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Andrew, the twentyyeer.old con Of
Frank Carruthers, of linrnberry, had bite
left arm brokenand was severely in7uted
on the left side of the head byy a limb MI,
ling on to him. It appears that he and
an nnole were put hunting and they
drove atoxinto hollow tree width h wa
s
leaning agaimit another tree. They
snapped the hollow tree off and when it
fella large dry limb flew book and hit
young Carruthers as stetted', Medical aid
WWI eeained and it was found that hie
arm woe broken in two places between
the elbow and shoulder. His hood ie
seriously injured, It wee a very liar,
row escape from instant death,
Wal ton.
Social gatherings] are talked of for
Walton in both church and society.
The regular quarterly meeting will be
held in the Methodist ohuroh next Sob.
bath morning.
S. S. Cooper, the well known 'hustling
contractor, of Clinton, has been prepar-
ing plane for contemplated improvements
to Mrs. Sage's Hotel.
Our school is progressing and with the
advent of cold weather the attendance
will no doubtinoreaee. Inspector Robb
Wee a visitor last week.
McDonald Bros. are shipping longe
quantities of lumber frum Brussels sta-
tion. Walton would miss this enterprie.
in firm if they moved out.
Timothy Nolan, a well known resident
of this looality, was injured on Monday
of this week by being knooked off the
gangway at hie barn by the barn door.
Oranbrootc.
The flax mill will start work in a few
days.
Collector Kreuter is on the war -path
this week.
Farmers in this locality are busy get-
ting in their turnips.
Some of our operte talk of going to the
shooting matoh at Walton on Friday.
There will be a tie social in this town
shortly, Some of the boys expect to get
tied.'
Mise Mary Ritchie and Mies Mina
Brown, of Walton, paid as a visit on
Sunday.
A few weeks ago we spoke of the South-
ern mashers, bat this week a Northerner
has appeared on the scene.
The brick and carpenter work of the
new store is being pushed ahead at a
rapid rate. Mre: Ritchie will 000upy it
• when it is finished.
Ethel.
Postmaster Spence has recovered stili-
oiently from his illness to be able to get
about a little.
Rev. D. 13. McRae will take his regular
service in the Presbyterian ohuroh next
Sabbath afternoon.
A number of Etbelites`have attended
the evangelistic services being oondnoted
by the Misses Hall at Brussels and say
the mootinge are very good.
Rev. J. T. LeGear, who was a former
Methodist minister here, has moved from
Rochelle, Illinois, to Hambolt Park
church, Chicago. He writes that is a
flourishing church, pleasantly situated,
with a fine parsouage and kind people.
His many old friends here wish himself
and wife abundant prosperity.
Pnouarrox Ex att,hl030.-The follow-
ing report shows the names of those pro.
rooted and marks obtained by each at the
recent examination. From Jr. 2nd to
Sr. 2nd -Total, 535 -Marko necessary to
pass, 208: -Bernice Siemmon, 337 ;Edna
Milne, 846 ; Mamie Haneuld, 326. ; Ella
Eokwier, 819 ; Garfield Dunbar, 297 ;
Helena Barr, 82 ;. James Richardson,
209 ; Willie Helmer, 269. From Sr.
2nd to Jr. Ord -Petal, 555 -Harks name -
stay to pass, 278 :-.Geo. Sharp, 369 ;
Mary McBlain, 350 ; Emma Imlay, 383 ;
Willie Dowdell, 834 ; Oarl McAllister,
318 ; Willie Lindsay, 983. From Jr. 3rd
to Sr. 3rd-Tolal, 755 -Marks necessary
to pass, 878 :-Annie Bateman, 429 ;
John Herr, 403 Howard McAllister,
393 ; Edna Baynard, 885.
Geo. DunsoN, Teacher.
We learn by nen from
Iiauhitte that he bee retained from HneG
ford, Michigan, and will spend the oom.
ing Winter at Pereaeoia, Florida,. He
eeyye everything is beautiful in that lo-
oelity. Dr. McLeohlan is a eon of John
MoLeohlan, a well known resident of the
12110 con,
IBd, Hill wbeelod to Clinton on Friday
evening and book tett Saturday. Mr. ;Sill
will Weed the Goderioh Collegiate 'nett.
bute et the opening of 1809 for the pun.
pose of eeourmg a higher grade of oerti'
fioete. He has made a very suooeseful
pedagogue andappeare to he well adapted
for the work.
Potatoes are a wonderful crop this year
both for trigs, quantity arid quality, Peter
MoDongall had about 200 bushels off 00
Gore, measuring 8 bags from one bushel
of seed, Red Elephant variety. William
Brewer planted 9 bage of seed last Spring
and has 800 busbele in return. The
heart of every Irishman should eine for
joy this year and a Sootohman should 00.
aaeionelly rejoice.
fare:v.
George Weis has returned ]tome from
visiting friends in Detroit.
John Bateman is reoovering from a
severe attack of malaria fever.
Mrs. Taylor, of Wardaville, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Jae. McNair, 10th con.
Musioal and literary entertainment at
Shine's sohool house on Friday evening
of this week.
Jas. McNair, jr., 10th Dot., is quite
poorly. Hie many friends wish him
speedy recovery.
Duncan McInnes has a turnip that
grow on his farm that weighs thirty-one
pounds eight ounces.
Teesdale Whitfield, lob 23, eon. 14, has
long red mangels that measure 30 itches
in circumference. They are a fine crop.
John Bishop, sr., and Archie Lamont
lett this week on their annual hunting
tour to Muskoka. They are experts ab
this business.
The trusteesnf S. S. No. 8 have re.
engaged Coleman Nalntosh as their
teacher for next yam at an increased sal-
ary. He has given good satisfaction.
Mrs. Woodburn who resides with her
son, John Biobog is in very poor health.
and as she is well advanced in life th ere
is not much probability of her recovery.
Walter Pennington, who purchased a
50 core farm from Thos. Envie recently,
is having a residence erected thereon.
People are guessing who will bo the
housekeeper.
Wednesday, of this week John Hill left
for a pleasure trip to Bracebniclpte,
While away he intends to try his hand in
a hunting expedition which will not he a
new exparienoe to him.
The trustees of 8, S. Nn. 8 have en.
gaged Jno. Campbell, of Cheltenham vii.
loge, as their teacher for 1890, a000eeding
E. A. Hill, who will take a term at a
Collegiate Institute.
A. J. Carter has decided to quit farm-
ing and has announced a clearing stale of
farm etook, implements, &o., to be held
on Thursday, Non 18th. Mr. Carter
and family will remove to Walton.
Lest Monday while Jno. Mbnary, 9.11
oon., was fixing a revolver the cartridge
was accidentally exploded, the ball lode.
ing in the palm of hie right hand. It
walla close call from more serious injury.
This hos been a great season for big
yields en the farm, Jas, Douglas, lot 9,'
Con. 15, had a half acre of White Flint
torn, em which were some Mammoth
ears. The owner counted 22 rows of Born
on some of them, with as many as 54
grains in a row.
Gorrin-
The members of L. 0. L: No, 787 will
bold their annual convert in the Town
Hall here, on Tuesday evening, Nov, 6th.
The Hon. H, C. Wallace, Sovereign
Grand Monter of British North America,
Robb. Birmingham, Grand Seoretary,
and Bev, 0, R, Guano, M. A., of Gerrie,
will deliver addresses. Jas. Fax, comic:
humorist ; J. H. Cameron, humorist and
elocutionist; Mies Flora James, piano
soloist, and Mise Annie Perkins will take
part in the program. T. Chisholm, M.
D., of Winghatn, will 000upy the ohair.
Loadbixrv.
Mise Maggie Gray, of Hibbert, is pay.
ing a visit to her aunt, Mre. Jas. Bell.
Wm. Drager is now busily engaged cut-
ting wood with his niroular saw, `'which is
run by horse power:
The people who neglected to lift their
mangolde at the proper time are now suf-
fering with cold fingers white engaged at
the job.
James Wiltse has over 50 boshele of
barley off 12 acres, Mr. Wiltse is one of
our most enterprising and prosperous
farmers.
It is with feelings of extreme regret
that we announce the death of Mrs. John
liners. She had been ailing for quite a
length of time, but her illness did not as-
sume a serious aepeot until about two
weeks before death. A little daughter
five months old i$ left to mourn her lose.
The relatives have the sympathy of the
community.
$1.1'tkts
There wan a wedding in town on Wed-
nesday last.
Communion in Trinity church on San.
day morning next.
Our tax collector, John Bell, was on
his annual rounds last week.
Alex. McIiallerretntned from his trip
to the Northwest on Friday.
Mrs. William Felker bas returned
from a two week's visit amongst friends
in Colborne.
Mre. Walker, after a lengthy visit
amongst friends and old acquaintances,
left for her home in Chicago on Thurs-
day.
On Wednesday evening at 8 o'olook a
lecture was given in Trinity ohnioh on
English ohuroh history by the Rev. H.
D. Steele. At the close of the lecture a
silver colleotion was taken up.
William Argent and his wife take their
departure for Old England. The young
couple were recently married and will
spend the honeymoon with relatives in
England, returning in the spring.
Dougald Moliellar, who tae been Car-
rying on the dry goods business in this
town for a'number of years, left here on
Thursday with his family for Strathroy,
where.he intends going into business.
On Saturday a large number of people
both from country and town, wended'
their way down to the railway depot to
see the 0. P. R. Exhibition Oar. They
all were much pleased with the contents
of it.
1 1Lo c• r i,e. •
Alex. Clark is on the sick list at pros.
ant.
Mrs. Wm. Miohie is in rather poor
health at present.
Mies iiollwain, of Wingham, Sunday -
ed at Geo. Johnston's.
Morris Township Oonnail meeting will
he held on Monday, llth inst.
Milton Watson, of Sunshine, was visit
ing at Nelson Thornton's on Sunday.
Dave Breckenridge and wife were vie,
Ring relatives at Zeitland on Sunday.
Andrew Holmes and wife,' of Blnevale,.
spent Sunday at Geo. Johnstone let con.
W. J. Johnston. and wife spent a few
days last week with relatives at ,New-
bridge. -
Robb. Smillie, teaoher in S. S. No. 6,
Me been re-engaged for 1806 at a salary
of 5325.
Look out for the wedding on the Ord
line next week. More to follow in the
near future.
Mrs. Allan Ramsay has been away for
the iaeb ten days at New Hamburg seeing
her brother, who is very ill.
Sleigh belle were ringing their welcome
to "the beautiful", although some of our
farmers have not got their turnips up.
David Mcliwain; of the Nile,. and
Richard Treleaven and wife, of Dungan-
non, were visiting rlatives and friends on
the 1st Bon. this week.
No service at Johnston's ohuroh next
Sabbath on account of the quarterly meet-
ing being hold in Bluevale. The servioo
will be held at night at Ebenezer. .
It is said on good authority, that .the
young man from Nes/bridge who bought
out the Jamestowun store will tape unto
himself a partner for life next week.
Oban. Wilkinson, who has been a faith-
ful employee of Richard Corley, Waw -
altos'', for the past eight years, hits lege•
ea' the Haslam farm at Bodmin for a
term and has 'taken possession. Mrs.
Wilkineon's health hag been they poor
for some time but we hope it will im-
prove and that Mr, Wilkinson will do
well on the farm.
What might have resulted in a eerione
accident happened on the farm of John
Douglas one day last week. While Wm.
Ames was engaged in taking his thresh.
Mg machine into the barn the gangway,
composed prinoipally of timber, gave
way, allowing the team to drop through
to the ground belew. It was thought at
het that the team in their efforts to free
themselves from their uneotnfertable
position, were likely to be seriously
injured, but strange to say by the assist-
ance of a number of willing hands they
were gob ottt with little damage beyond a
few scratches and the breaking of the
harness,
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asxgoammomproyamegrawwwww
Mrs. Geo. Taylor bee returned from a
visit to friends at olifknrci,
Mrs. Geo. IMO hue returned from an
extended visit to friends in Paris,
The lase of this eoateon'o maks of
choses wits shipped to Iielgrnve factory
last week,
sak.
Andrew Taylor hoe returned from
Manitoba, where he spent about two
menthe harvesting.
Won. Hanna, Joeeph Slrfitb and Win.'
Wallace hare gone to tryherr fortune in
the lumber woods of Muskoka.
The autbion sale of Jae. Wightman,
near Beigreve, on Wednesday at Met
week, was largely attended. Bidding,
however, was very Now,
Wm, Miobie finished taking off his
turnip crop on Saturdayof last week,•,
He had 75 largo loads from 31; acme,
which is consideeed a good Drop for this
season.
On Friday evening of last week a num.
her of Morris young people Resembled at
t
the home of Henry Hawthorn, where
they spent a very pleasant evening in
tripping the light fantestio till the morn-
ing hours, when they separated for their
different homes. Now that the ice is
broken we expect more to follow.
Dogs visited the pesturage field of Jno.
Mooney last Saturday morning early and
worried a large and well bred frock of
sheep.' Seven were killed and a number
of others mutilated. Part of the flook
was found in the river and others in bhe
oreek, whither they bad run seeking free•
m
dofrom their canine tormentors. The
sheep were pasturing on the property
aorose the road from Mr. Mooney's -resi-
dence. He heard the doge but as it was
dark he was unable to disoover whose
they were. It ie expensive feed and sport
for somebody.
MED. -Last Friday Robt. Souoh recei-
ved a telegram ennounoing the decease of
his elder broth er; Richard, on that day.
Mr. Solidi had been ill for the past two
years, a stroke of paralysis being the
first canon. Hie home was near Bow-
manville. The funeral took place on
Monday. Mrs. Souoh died a number of
years ago. 'Their two daughters are Mre.
Otago and Mrs. Jeff. Peern, of lilanebard
townehip, Perth 00. The subject of this
notice was a member of the Mebltodist
church for years and was very, highly re-
spected by all who knew him.
MED. -Last Monday afternoon an old
resident of the 5th line, in the paean of
James Baines, oroased over the river of
death, at the age of 06 years, 6 months
and 28 days. • Re and hie brother, Wil-
liam, lived together for the past 80 years
on lot 7, on. 4, neither of them ever
marrying. The other brotherisd three
yearn ago, and shortly after the deceased
began to show signs of failing powers.
An absoeas on the kidney with a tooth of
consumption is said to have been the
cause of his death. He was a native of
Yorkshire, England. During his late ill.
nets he has been well oared for by his
twice, Mre. W. F. Baines, to whom the
old gentleman willed his effects. The
funeral took plane Wednesday afternoon,
service being eoaduotad at Sunshine
thatch by Rev. E. A. Shaw, of Belgrave.
Interment was made in the cemetery ad-
joining the church. - -
VSfixrrlaanti .
Some additional incandescent eleotrio.
lights have been put in at the G. T. R.
station. The baggage rooni has been
supplied with lights.
Seven new fire alarm boxes have been
placed in convenient positions in town,
by Wm: Holmes, chairman of the Fire
and Water Committee.
Rev. Mr. Wood end wife have remov-
ed to Toronto. The reverend gentle-
man wee presented with a gold -headed
Dane before leaving town. •
Maitland Lodge, No. 1.19, 1. 0. 0. F.,
have sold the fine building' lot lying be.
bween the Brunswick hotel and S.
Granny's furniture stof'e, to Geo. Shaw
for the enm of $850. Mr. Shaw intends
to erecta briok block thereon next seas.
on.
Enumeration week in the. Wiugham
Poet Office was from September 29111 till.
October 6th, and the result was as fol-
lows :-Number of letters handled, 2,-
547 ; post oarrds, 937 ; papers, 142 ; third
slate matter, (photos &o.,) 108 ; fifth
class matter, 37 ; registered letterer 49 ;
total receipts for above, 590.50.
Fern Lodge, Lady True Blues,, will
give an entertainment in the Town Hall
on the evening of Nov. 6113, Guy Fawkes'
day. Bro. Banks, of Toronto; and Rev.
J. 0. Madill, of Sarnia, will deliver ap-
propriate addresses, and 'Capt. Robson,
vocalist, will assist. ,'
A meeting of the Directors of the
Turnberry. Agriobltural Society was held
on Tuesday, 29th inst. John Anderson,
who has held the position of Secretary.
Sreaeurer of the Society for anumber of
years, has handed in his resignation. on
account of his contemplated early re-
moval to his farm near Orangeville.
The salvage from . the the wreaked
Severn and Africa is hold by Joseph
Bradley, who demands money for it.
Constables from Wiarton attempted to
arrest him, but he barrioated theroad to
his 'hut. They then tried to reach his
plana on a tug, but after being out for
three days in the storm returned to
Wiarton "for farther information."
12.
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EVERY FR1DAY
FROM TORONTO
RUN A
Though
Upholstered
Tourist
au TO THE
Pacific Coast.
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OUR MOTTO:
The Best
is the
CHEAPEST
A. stock of the' best makes of
Passengers from 71110991008 !Heaid leave
ataGea,m.
T. FARROW,
AGENT, BRI7SSELs.
Saws and Axes,
"The 'Leader' Leads" says one.
"The 'Maple Leaf' for Ever" says
another.
A STOCK OF
Lam Goode
Surpa sling in Quality, Beau-
ty and Cheapness any hith-
erto in the market. Secure
the Safety Lantern and les-
son the rate of Insurance.
A. new line of Whips that surpris-
es the purchaser in price.
A Choice stock of Mitts & G1oVes
for Fall and Winter. wear.
Silverware,
Paints and Oils, Pocket and
Table Cutlery, "Sunlight"'
Stove Polish, Shelf and
Heavy Hardware always in
stock at low prices.
In stock the hest brands of
Coal Cil -American Water White
and Canadian Water White
Carbon 011. .
!:"Cash for Hides, Sheep
Skins and Furs.
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HALLIDAY,
ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST'''.
W wERE ms..
First to appreciate tie want of Lower Prices
1T rst to ,grasp Ow conditions of Lower Prices.
First to establish. new Basis of Lower Prices,
The up -setting has been radical i11 Dry Goods. No body is•
paying anywhere near the money they used to, Unless they are ex-
travagant, But are you paying more than our prices ? Hundreds.
have had practical experience during the past seven :years since we
opened up business in Brussels, of 11 hat economy we have introduc-
ed into the purchase of Dry Goods.
Era�+ oration has no Plano in our Advertisements, - -
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Apply the Test, make. Comparison and we are
sure to win your Trade.
We have frequently been told that the 45 inch French Serge in
Black and all colors that we are selling for 29c., is the same as
others ask 40c. for.
Here is another good line -20 pieces pure wool 36 inch French
Serge in all colors' and black at 20e., the same . Serge as you
will find elsewhere at 25c.
5 pieces of pure wool Gray Flannel, 27 inches wide, out special, at:
20c., note width and make comparison.
2 pieces of 56 inch pure Linen Satin Damask Tabling, special price
25e.` When you save money iii buying table linen it is a real
saving.
25 dozen Men's Heavy Wool Socks, worth 20c. per pair, our price
2 pairs for 25c. Compare this lice with others at the same
price and note the difference -it will astonish you.
We has'e an immense assortment of Men's and Boys' Underwear.
Compare the all wool Shirts and Drawers we are selling at
$1.00 per Suit with lines sold at $1.25 per Snit and then you..
will see how well we are doing for you in Men's Underwear.
We are now selling the Paper Lining for Dresses at 127,-c. We lie -
gan the season like others, selling it at 35c., the then popular
price. Later we pulled it down to 25o., we Have now a large
lot of the paper lining now so popular for Dresses, in stock, and
we have pulled the price clown to 12}c.
Come .to us for Ladies' Mantles, Mantle Goods, Dress Goods
and Furs. Prices always the Lowest.
FERGUSON & HALUDAY.
The Cheapest Cash Store iia the County.
In Trade would like to impress you with the fact that their Dollars
are Bigger, Brighter and will Roll Further than their Competitors'
in buying goods. We are on the Rock and to prove it quote a few
prices on lines that are wanted for the present and approaching
Season.
$5.00e WILL buya Wool Frieze Ulster Overcoat, warmly lined, with storm
collar, slashed hed pockets 54 inches long. It's a world beater. Better
ones at $7.50, $S.50, $9.00 and $12.00.
0 0 0 0
$5 00 WILL buy a Winter Weight Tsveed Suit, all sizes -86 to 42, well
made and trimmed. This Suit is a special and is worth $7.00 of any
man's money.
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Is a motto we adopted when we commenced busi-
-ness in Brussels and we will not be Undersold,
LADES, We desire your attention !
Our Mantle stock is repieto with all the latest New,York and London Fash-
ions, To say they are up-to-date is putting it mild, and the prices attached
to thein so reasonable. as to place thein within reach of the weakest rocket.
Buys a Jacket length, with bound. seams, braided lapels acid gored.
70 sleeves. 'Better ones $4 50 to $12.00. Every one good value,
'It will be your loss if you buy a Mantle before seeing our offerings
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We Always Pay Highest Price' for Faun Produce.