HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1895-11-15, Page 54i*
Nov,
15, 1895.
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D, Johnston is on the sink list,
R. Murray and eon are bank from the
West.
A wedding is on the lapis, Wallen
snppliee the bride and the groom oomee
from Dublin locality,
Mime Kelly hoe been re-engaged ae as,
eistant in our public school for 1.896.
She is a good teacher.
rte Arrangements are being made for the
local Sabbath ecbool Convention. A
good program will be presented, The
date ia Thursday, Nov, 28th..
The annual Bible Sooiety meeting was
held here Tuesday evening and was ad•
dressed by Rev. Mr, Porter, of Brant-
ford. The meeting was held in the
Presbyterian church,
Leadburv.
should any man or woman be found
guilty of stealing a few dollars worth of
goods from a store, though probably
moved to do eo by the pangs of hunger
or cold, no doubt penitentiary for a num-
ber of years would be the eontenoe of the
Violator of the law, Bat by telling a lie,
pretending innocence, by acknowledging
a mistake, how many truly guilty per -
eons secure protection I Now it is an
established principle that things which
are equal to the same thing are equal to
one another, and we have people amonget
ne to whom the above would apply in the
ttrioteat sense of the term, and who, if
possessed with an average amount of
judgment and renaming, should feel aware
that they have given offence against right
and also that other people are of the
same conviction.
D orrilaw.
•
Thos. Walker is ill with inflammation
we are sorry to hear.
Collector Mooney is on the war -path
gathering in the township taxes.
A little talk is being indulged in over
the probabilities of a contest for munici-
pal honors at the next election.
Thos. Grant and Joseph Hogg captain-
ed teams at a shooting match at Alex.
Forayth's last Friday. The former won.
Thursday of this week the Misses Ex -
ford and Mrs. Hays were taken to the
House of Refuge at Clinton as the repre-
sentatives of Morris.
Alfred,Haslam and sister accompanied
the remains of their brother train Dako-
ta Last week. It was a ead coming home
both to them and the relatives here.
HvMENEAa.—Wednesday of this week
Rev. A. K. Griffin, of Brussels, tied the
matrimonial knot between' Thos. War-
wick, of this township, and Mies Sarah
Jane, daughter of Richard Armstrong,
3rd line, at the residence of the bride's
parents. The young couple commence
married life witb many good wishes for
their future happiness and prosperity, in
which Ton POST joins.
.Lia t o'w' e l J. W. Meyers is building a brink office
at his mill on Bismarck street.
Evangelist Sobiverea opened a series
of revivals in Listowel on Sunday. -
Mise Nellie Hay, daughter of D. D.
Hay, registrar, Stratford, has gone to
Montreal to spend the Winter.
Robt. Morrie had two of his fingers
crashed at the tips by being caught be-
tween the chopping rolls at Meyer's mill.
Flax soutohing was begun at Living.
stone's flax mills in town last week.
About thirty hands are employed in the
scotching mill.
Geo. Raines, of St. Marys, has pur-
chased the printing plant of Geo. H.
Edgcombe, Wallace street, and intends
removing his family here.
Col. McKnight, of the 28th Batt., was
in town in connection with the appoint.
meat of a succeseor to Captain Morphy,
whom we understand, has resigned the
captaincy of No. 5 Company.
H. Vella, of the 3rd line, Maryboro,
had a horse shot in the shoulder about a
week ago, while pasturing in the field
close to the woods by one of a party of
banters. The animal is expected to re-
cover, although the bone,.was shattered.
The anniversary of Gunpowder Plot
was celebrated by the members of L. 0.
L. 870 with an entertainment in their
lodge room, in whiob many of their lady
and gentleman friends participated.
County Master, Bro. Wm. Welch noon-
, pied the chair, and excellent addresses
were delivered by Rends. J. H. Fairlie
and W. Cooper, also by B. Bothwell, H.
Willoughby, H. B. Morpby, F. R. Blew.
ett and othere.ha
T addreeaes were inter-
spersed with vocal music by Messrs.
Wakeford and Butte, and reoitations by
v. Stapleton. The very enjoyable enter-
tainment was brought to a oloee with a
coffee lunch, served by the ladies.
Wroxeter.
Mr. Backe has added to the appear.
ante of hie residence by a new dress of.
white.
Gibson Bros.' deep ditch to the Mait-
land is being pushed on rapidly this fine
weather.
Jas. Thompson ia back in town for
few weeks.All the boys are glad to
welcome him.
Alex. Campbell ie laid off work with
blood poisoning. He oarriee bis arm in a
sling these days.
John Ramer has given up house•keep.
ing indefinitely owing to his wife's de-
cease and will board.
An addition is being built to the al-
ready commodious suede at the Metho.
dist ohuroh, Belmore.
The Foung People's Societies of Ford-
wicb, Gerrie, Boimore, Salem and Wrox-
eter talk of organizing a local ti'nion.
Alex. Campbell, sr., of Barrie, father
of our esteemed townsman, Alex. Camp-
bell,jr., spent a few days here last week
visiting.
Mrs. D. H. Marshall, of the 10th con.
of Turnberry, is dangerously ill. A coun-
sel of physioiane Sunday last held out
scant hope of her recovery.
Dr. Brawn has torn down the old house
on his lot adjoining the English church.
Allen Bong has been eimiliarly employed
on his property, Ann et, Weat.
Wo regret to record the death of Mise
Beattie Irwin, of Belmore, on Saturday
evening, Nov. 9th. The funeral was con-
ducted Monday afternoon and was very.
largely attended.
0. 0. F.—The annual concert under
the ane ices of the Po
rostere of this vil-
lage
labe will be held next
Monday. evening.
Miss Annie Louise White, eloeutiobist ;
J. Bennett, comic vocalist, of Toronto,
and local talent will constitute the pro-,
grata.
TRE ]BRITS
]OST
Qapt, iisebell Will be here en the peen
ing of Thanksgiving Day, io the Town
Mall, where be will give a magic lantern
entertainment illustrative of the seeial
worts being done by the .Salvation Army,
W. T. eof Oho le rot tar
.l, ilea , a y, b l to
Robt, Rose, teller, of this plane, was
married to Miea Glenn, of Mosley, 00
Tbpreday avet,ing of this sveek. Tome
Wroxeter friends Wish him success, Mr.
and Mrs. Rose, of Wroxeter, wept to see
the knot tied.
CreAra,broolc,
Some of the boys are doing big work in
partridge shooting. There are some
flrst•olasa shots here.
Rev. D, B. McRae is visiting his old
home in Glengarry this week, He ie
also to preach while there.
The necktie imolai, in oonnectiou with
the Epworth League, held at Mrs. For -
rest's residence on Thursday evening,
was a decided emcees.
LosT.—Between R. Rupp's farm and
Ethel, or between Ethel and the station,
on Monday, Nov. llth, a binding chain,
between 18 and 20 feet long. The Roder
will confer a favor by leaving same at
Queen's Hotel. A. Reymann.
The smiling countenance of Ike Mc-
Kay now adorns the streets of our burg.
He arrived home from Niagara on Tues-
day evening and looks as though the
Amerioan side agrees with him. A little
bird tells ne that Ieaao is to take a part.
ner in "business" with him to hie home
over there. Report also says the fair one
will come from Seaforth. We wish you
all
Ike, aithough,you have our eym-
Fltleell.
Mre. G. Dobson returned last week.
A big shooting match is billed for
Thanksgiving Day at the Royal Hotel.
Mies Kelly, of Blyth, hoe taken the
position of book-keeper ih McAllister's
store.
Miss Winnie Raynard bas been engag.
ed to teach in the Junior department of
our school for next year.
John Frazer, who bought grain for H.
F. McAllister last Winter, returned from
Stratford last week. He is again in
charge of the storehouse at the station.
By his obliging manner John has made
many friends here.
In the presenoe'of a goodly company of
relatives and acquaintances Max Raynard
of this place, was married on Wednesday
evening of this week at Luoknow to Mies
Mary Webster, of that place. The young
oouple will at onoe settle down to married
life on their farm, east of this village.
May prosperity be theirs.
This week Ethel loses D. Sproat and
wife. For a number of years Mr. Sproat
has been foreman in Milne's saw mill,
where, by his honest dealings' he made a
host of friends who regret his departure
from our midst. He has purchased the
stook of dry goods and groceries from
Mrs. J. M. Henderson, of Belgrave, and
will commence business there at once.
We bespeak for Mr. and Mrs. Sproat a
liberal patronage.
WinkhsL,n.
An owl was shot by W. J. Flenty at
the rear of his residence.
M, B. Morden has gone home for a
short time, owing to illness.
Halsey Park, of this town, watoh.
maker, has a clock which he claims to be
225 years old.
John Galt, sanitary engineer of Toron-
to, was here in connection with the pro-
posed sewer along Josephine street.
A car containing 1750 live geese and
ducks left the Wingham G. T. R. station
on Tuesday of last week for New Bed-
ford, Masseohuestts.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Metho.
diet ohnroh are making great prepar-
ations for their Thanksgiving dinner, to
be held in the Town Hall on the evening
of the 21st inst.
The roof of the machine shop of the
Union Furniture factory has been com-
pleted, and now the floors are being Laid
in the dry kiln and machine shop, and
the windows being pot in.
A goodly number of the Odd Fellows
of town atteuded the funeral of W. A.
Haslam at Belgrave, on Thursday of last
week. The deceased young man belong-
ed to the Odd Fellows in Devil's Lake,
North Dakota.
At the meeting of St. Paul's ohuroh
vestry it was decided to ask Rev. Wm.
Lowe, of Glencoe, to accept the rector-
ship of St. Paul's ohuroh, Wingham.
The reverend gentleman is a young man
of maoh promise, and we are pleased to
learn that the vacancy has been so soon
filled.
B. Wilson returned from a three week's
visit to Manitoba. He says the crops
were really magnificent in that province,
and have not been over -stated in the !ac-
counts furnished by the newspapers.
The prices are low, the buyers being able
to detect frozen grain in most of that of•
fared for sale, and consequently reduc-
ing the prise. The hulk of the grain ie
being sold for 35 cents a bushel, and some
as low as 30 cents, while 42 Dents are
paid for Nn, 1 hard wheat.
Atwood.
Wm. Hollis is home from Proton where
he made cheese during the past Beason.
Geo. Melrose has purchased the Goth-
am saw mill for 3800. It does not seem
to depreciate in value—it was sold twice
for this sum.
Rev. Mr. Vaneiokle, who conducted
revival serlioes in the Atwood Baptist
ohuroh reoently, has resigned the pastor-
ate of the Paisley Baptist ohuroh. He is
going to Illooeomin, Assa., N. W. T., to
labor for a time.
Exult/NAn.—The home of William
Dunn, Listowel, was the mono of a very
pleasing social event on Wednesday after-
noon,' 6th inst., the occasion being the
marriage of ,Mr. and Mre.'"Dunn'e esti-
mable and accomplished daughter, Mid -
am, to John A, MoBaio, merchant tailor,
of Atwood. Prooisely at four o'elook the
groom took hie place in the drawing
room, followed by the bride, loaning on
the arm of her father, amid the joyous
strains of Mendelesoehns' Wedding
Maroh, played by Mrs. (Rev.) J. H. Mo•
Bain. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr, Cooper, assisted by Rev. 0. H.
MoBain, B, A., brother of the groom.
The bride was, as is usual on etch con
cessions,
-
oasions, the 000nisesur of all eyes ae she
appeared in her, beautiful costume of
pale cream, with pearl and rich lane trim-
mings, and carded in het hand an exqui•
site shower hotpot of white w tie roses. The
ceremony over, oongratalations were ex.
tended to the couple, bespeaking long,
life and happiness in their future home,
after which the guests, were invited to
the bridal dinner, which dejeuuer was a
truly euntptuoua repast, Tile following
ladies ubd gentleren eat expand the.
festal boartll—Mr, and gra, ]Nntlain l
Mr, pad Mre, IOW, Hamilton 1 Mr, and
Mre. Goo, Hamiltou ; Mr. and Mra, 0, A.
Porter, J, 0, Hamilton, Miesas Liaaie
Graham, Jennie Harvey, Repo Mitoliell,
Jeeeie Hamilton, Alice Porter, Effie
Hamilton, Ida bleb3ain and tlleeers, Al.
bort MoDaip and Geo. Cooke, of Atweod 1
Mies Puttee, Trowbridge ; Mr. and Mr•e.
Jno. Dunn, and Mr, and Mrs, Geo.Duun,
Tara Thos. Dunn, Stratford ; Mr. and
Mrs, Wilaon, Harrietoo ; Mr. and Mrs,
Jas, Hamilton, Mt. Forest 1 Rev. and
Mrs. J, H. MoBain, Mildmay, Wee Ben.
son, New York. The popularity of the
young couple could be recognized in the
many beautiful and costly gifts they re-
ceived. Among the gifts is a handsome
plush upholstered easy chair, presented
by the employeea of Mr. Maiain'e tailor
shop, showing the bond of good will
ezieting between employer and employee.
Mr. and Mre. MoBain left on the 8 o'-
olook train north, on a short honeymoon
trip prior to taking up their residence
in Atwood.
Grey.
Mre. Henry Bateman is quite poorly
again.
The root orop was almost all scoured
during the fine days Last week,
Jno. Hill returned home last week
bringing a deer bank with him.
Miss Mary Hislop has gone on a visit
to relatives in Waterloo county.
We think Grey township will be well
represented at the House of Refuge.
Charles Bleekert had a bee last week
drawing turnips to hie farm in Logan.
Wm. and Jesse Bateman were visiting
at Stratford for a portion of this week.
August McFarlane, of Elma, was visit.
ing at Otto Schnook's a few days last
week,
Wm. MoNabb, 14th con., sold a heavy
horse to Jas. Archibald, of Seaforth, at
a good figure.
Lake and Hartwell Speirau were
abeent last week attending the funeral of
their mother at St. Mary's.
Last week Jno. Kerr, of Montreal and
Jno. Howe, of Tesawster, were visiting
at Jas.-McNair's, 14th con.
Miss Maggie Taylor, of Toronto, at-
tended the funeral of her cousin, James
McNair, on Tuesday of last weak.
Mrs. Taylor, of Wardaville, and John
MoTaggart, of St. Thomas, returned to
their respective bones on Tuesday last.
Mr. Taylor, of St. Thomas, returned
home Tuesday having been here attend-
ing the funeral of his cousin, Jae. Mo.
Nair.
Tax collector Kreuter ie on his rounds
at present. Taxes are unusually high
this year, being in some instances 40 to
50 cants par acre.
John Billets, 14th con„ has moved into
his new brick residence. It ie a comfort-
able home and their many friends wish
them many years of comfort in it.
Mrs. Henry Ball, who has been away
for several months near Peterboro', ar-
rived home last week. While away she
attended the funeral of her mother, an
aged and worthy Christian lady.
It is stated that the peace and quiet of
the Sabbath is often broken by a gang of
sports who frequent the bush and swamps
of the 17th con. in pursuit of game.
These parties should look up the law so
that when they are nabbed they will
know the penalty.
R. Stein, who has lately purchased the
farm adjoining Star Mille'from G. R.
Matheson, is looking np a number of good
stook steers for May export market, and
Elude a suitable kind very hard to find,
owing, no doubt, to the number that has
been shipped to fill up the shortage in
Waterloo and other eastern counties.
John Livesley, ex -manager of the
Ohatham Baseball Club, was presented
in the Garner House in that city with an
elegant gold -headed cane.
A barrister representing an English
syndicate is said to be on his way from
London to complete the purchase of sev-
eral Halifax breweries.
Mrs. James McKenzie, e. widow, com-
mitted suicide by drowning herself in the
Head river, Dalton township. She
leaves a large family of young children.
The boilers operating the Detroit Jour-
nal plant, which are located under No.
45, Larned street, exploded at 9 o'olook
Wednesday morning, Nov, 6th, complete-
ly wrecking the establishment of John E.
Davie & Co., dealers in grocers' supplies,
No. 45, Larned street, and that of Chas.
Wright & Co., manufacturing °herniate,
No. 43, Larned street. Many lives are
lost. The building wrecked by the ex-
plosion of the Journal's boilers was No.
47 Larned street, occupied by the Jour-
nal mailing room on the first floor, by G.
J. Hiller, book binder, on the 2nd and 3rd
floors, and by J. G. Kohlbrand, an en-
graver, on the 4th floor. The top floor
was need as tbo Journal's stereotyping
department, and only one has, eo far as
known, escaped alive. Hiller employed
fully 2 dozen girls in his establishment.
The establishment of Chas. Wright and
Co. and John E. Davis & Co. were badly
shattered, but not wreoked, and beyond
some bruises, none of the employes were
injured. It is thought the list of dead
will number 30. The ruins were inflames,
and it looked impossible that any of those
buried under them could escape. The
Journal building was orowded with
employee when the boilers exploded, but
none were injured.
SHINOLES
British Columbia
Red Cedar Shingles
SND—
Nortll Shore
Pine and Cedar
FOR SALE AT THE
Brussels Planing IVlills
Also Doors and Sash of all Pat
terns on hand or made to order
at Short Notice,
Eatimatee Furnished for all
kinds of Buildings. Workman-
ship and Material Guaranteed.
J. & P. AMENT,
McGowan &
The Cheapest Cash Store in the County.
Our Sluil! llogilm
Don't mean that people come to us for fun or out of compliment. No !
People are not built that way now -a -days. They come because they
realize the advantage of
DEALING IN A -CASH STORE
Where they get the Goods they want
At the Right Prices
And where their Dollar will go the farthest. We don't ask anyone to
pay here for losses sustained, the same as those have to do who do a cre-
dit business. Whatever platform is endorsed by the people—Whatever
Policy is pursued by the Government in regard to the finances of the
Nation, we have adopted the only safe and sensible platform for retail
trade ie. a gold and silver basis to the exclusion of all fiat business and
all promises to pay of every description. It is upon this basis we are
building up a trade that is second to none in the County. Call and have
a look through our immense stock, compare Prices and Values with any
we care not where, and you will see we do as we advertise.
A. McGowan & Co.
BRUSSELS.
We Always Pay Highest Price for Farm Produce.
OUR MOTTO:
The Best
is the
CHEAPEST!
A stock of the best makes of
Saws and Axes.
"The 'Leader' Leads" says one.
"The `Maple Leaf' for Ever" says
another.
A STOCK OF
Lamp Goode
Surpassing in Quality, Beau-
ty and Cheapness any hith-
erto in the market. Secure
the Safety Lantern and les-
sen the rate of Insurance.
A new line of Whips that surpris-
es the purchaser in price.
A Choice stock of Mitts & Gloves
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 best brands of
Coal Oil—American Water White
and Canadian Water White
Carbon Oil.
1 Cash for Hides, Sheep
Skins and Furs.
A. V1. McKay
MILLINERY < DRESSMAKING
We are showing Trimmed Hats and Millinery Novelties in all
Latest American and Domestic Styles.
The department is under the management of MISS BAKER, a
milliner of great taste and experience, and Nye will be pleased to
meet all our old customers, and we hope many new ones will favor
us with a call.
We do Dress,nahing in all the Newest French
and ,f nzerican Fashions.
MISS LO W RY.
A . Positive Fact
Gold Cannot Buy
A Better Overcoat, Suit, Trousers er
s or any kind of Clothing
than I will make for you. Prices are always right, Styles
and Fit Guaranteed. Before going elsewhere call on
s nOWfIEN
THE TAILOR, - ETHEL.
WILTON & TURNBULL,
BRUSSEIJS STOVE Mme+ 1�,
Are to the Front with a large stock of Stoves.
Having a thorough knowledge of what is requir9d by the people
of Brussels and vicinity, we have selected our stock with a great
deal of care, and are prepared to offer the best lines of Stoves man-
ufactured in the Dominion.
IN COOK STOVES--
We handle the superior line manufactured by the
Doherty Manufacturing Co., also Buck's Celebrated Cook and Par-
lor Stoves. Tho Garland line iby Bowes, Jamieson & Co., always
in stock.
iN HEATING STOVES
We have the Lyndon Heater, by the new process,
manufactured by the Doherty Manufacturing Company, called the.
Ferris Steel. In Coal Stoves we have the well-known "Favorite."
All
our stock will be sold at Greatly Reduced Prices to suit the times.
Lamps and Lamp Goods in great variety.
WILTON c& TURNBULL..