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A. &ioblair is budding a new fenoa in
front of his property,
A. W, Wpm, of thin village, wen two
bioyole raooe in Patter on Monday.
Our villagers express mush sympathy
for the friends and relatives of the late
Thome Simplon.
Quite a number from this vicinity at.
tended the Disbriet S, S, gonventiou at
Brussels last Wednesday.
A few of the boys and their beet girth
Vent the 256h in high style in Wingham,
Seafortli end Listowel, A11 report a good
time,
Tho political meeting in Palm's Hall
on Wednesday evening was a enamels in.
atteudanee end speaking. Dr. McDon•
aid will poll a large vote in this vicinity,,
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W, Beatty and sister spent the 25th at
Varna.
Geo, G. Imlay spent Inst week at Ser.
nim,
J. C. Heffernan paid Ethel a flying
visit last week,
A number of S. S. workers from Ethel
attended the Convention in Brussels this
week.
Court of Revision for Grey township
Was held et the Township Elall here on
Tuesday of this week,
A wedding in the Methodist church on
Monday morning was well attended by
our villagers. The contracting parties
live in the vicinity of Trowbridge.
We read nearly every week in your"
valuable paper of additions being made
to the strings of horeee in training on
your rage course. While We cannot boast
of having a race aouree, yet we can boast
of come of our trotters. The latest ad
ditione to that olaee this week are S.
Kleinecheot'e eGroybird" and Oounoillor
Lindsay's "Puzzler." Both auimals ex-
hibit ooueiderable speed.
Bela -rave.
Belgrave was represented at the lap-
worth League and Sabbath School Con.
ventione at Bruseele on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
MATnrwoxrcL.—Cupid scored a victory
on Wednesday afternoon of -last week
when Frank Vannorman and Mise Liz.
zie Kenoady, formerly of Brussels, were
united in wedlook by Rev, E. A. Shaw
at the home of the bride iu the presence
of the near relatives of the contracting
parties. Mies Alary Vannorman was the
bridesmaid and Robb. Anderson, of Bros -
eels, the groomsman. The bride fe a
granddaughter of Mrs. Anderson's, Bros-
eels. Mr. and Mrs. Vannorman begin
married life with the good wishes of a
large oirole of friends.
WEDDING BEnna.—Thursday afternoon
of last week wedding bells chimed mere
rily and the home of Emerson Littlefair
WAG m scene of festivity when the 40 or
more guests had assembled to witness
the matrimonial alliance between Chas.
Wilkinson, a well-known young farmer
in Morrie, and Mies Annie, the estimable
daughter of the hoot. Rev. E. A. Shaw
tied the knot at 3 p. m, in orthodox
fashion. The bride was attended by
Mise Florence Lawrence and Miss Ellen
Wilkinson and the groom was supported
by Mr. Harris, of Ripley. A Dream cash-
mere costume was worn by the bride,
Many useful and valuable gifts were
made to Alm. Wilkinson and after a
sumptuous repast the happy groom and
bride took the availing brain for a short
wedding trip Westward. They will take
up their residence on the Wilkinson
homestead, where Tun POST and their
many other friends hope they will enjoy
many happy, prosperous years.
t -res^,
Council meeting last Tuesday.
Mies Lottie Hill was visiting at St.
Mary's and locality during the past week.
Miss Lizzie Pepper ie away on a belie
day visit with her grandmother in 'Grey
County.
Mt. and dire. Laidlaw and daughter,
from near Wingham, were visiting at
Henry Taylor's, Graham's Survey, on
Saturday last.
Joseph and Mrs. Shaw, of the 5th line,
were visiting relatives and friends at St.
Helens and Windham for a few days dur•
ing the past week.
The lightning of Monday night's storm
struck a post in Arobie 1-Iielop?e fence,
on the 10th eon., and shattered it all to
pieces but np other damage was done.
Robby Elliott, and Jimmie Haggard, of
Graham's Survey, took a trip to Tucker.
smith last Friday with a drove of cattle
for John Londesboro' of the above town-
ship. They enjoyed a good time.
The political meeting held by E. L.
Dickinson, on Thursday evening of last
week, was presided over by Edward
Bryan. Half hour addreeses were given
by OVaedeo Straebau and Deputy -Reeve
Bielop in behalf of Dr. McDonald, and
111r. Mo&ndrew end Mr. Dickinson in de-
fence of the Government. We expeot to
see Jamestown polling division do well
for Dr. McDonald,
Ponrrr000.—It will be worth the while
of every elector in Grey township to re -
mamba that in the Dominion election
there are only els polling places, instead
of seven as at other elections. 'The town-
ship is divided et Iota 17 and 18, three
divisions each side, its follows :
No. 5—Lynn's solaced house ;
No. 6—Oranbrook ;
No. 7—Turnbull's school house ;
No. S—Speiran's schoolhouse ;
No. 9—Ethel ;
No. 10—Duke's school bones.
By retaiuiug this lint ooueiderable moon•
venionoo may he avoided ill ascertaining
your proper place to vote on Juue.23rd.
Onrr,—About 3 p. no, Monday 'the
spirit of Mrs. Alban E. Orooke took its
flight. Deceased bad been 111 for 0110
past 6 menthe and despite all `that modi-
oal attendance end the irsinietratious of
Hind friends oonld do she gradually failed.
The cause of depth was perui°inee mom-
mia. Aire. Crooks was the daughter of
the late Robert McKay, 8th eon., and
was united in marriage to bet now bereft
partner 8,} yearn ago. She Mal a loud
hearted, Uheiatian wuman, beloved by all
who knew her. A short time ago she
was removed from Ethel to the home of '
ber mother, where she quietlypassed
away to liar loog home. A little eon,
born last September, fe left to the °are of
relatives, The funeral took plaae an
Wednesday afternoon, the interment be-
ing made at Bruin's cemetery, Rev. 1).
B. McBee, of whose °Unroll Mrs. Crooke
was a member, eonduoted the servitor,.
Mr. Crooke and other relatives are deep.
ly sympathized with in their bereave-
ment.
Andrew ilielop, Of the 1631 000*,, wee
laid up with apieiic rheumatism, but Jo
aemewhat better.
See Dean ,—Gloom recto upon tole
noigbborhood oaused by tine :Ad death of
Timoe, Sloinmen, a meet highly esteemed
and worthy young man of the 9th non,
He woe visiting at the home of Mr, Val.
loose, Elmo, township, lash Monday even.
ing and was inducted by the family to
remain over night which he did, sleeping
With one of Mr. Vmllanco's sons, %n the
morning the latter rose early and no
going bassi to sell Mr, Siemmon to break-
fast was horrified to see a pool of blood
on the bedroom floor and upon oloaer
examination is with ascertained that Mr,
Stemmou had inflicted a deep and ugly
gash normae hio throat with a razor found
on the crosser. He lived until Tuesday
evening. Temporary iueanity is suppos.
ed to be the cause: Deeeesed waft well to
do end had the foundation ocmpleted for
a new brick 0eeidence on his farm near
Ethel station. Mr; Siemmon was in hie
31st year, The funeral took place on
Thursday afternoon, interment being
made at Brussels cemetery.
IC.ir,tco wet...
The Listowel Bicycle Club bath 'adopt.
ed a light tweed suit,.
B, le. Brook & Son, of the Listowel
Woollen Mills, are opening up a branch
store in Teeswater,
Cyrus Eliciting, of this town, nae ail:
copted a position as Canadiapreprosenta-
tive of the Chicago Horseman.
Mrs. M, A. Kettlewell has opened out
a new fruit, ooufeetionery and foe cream
parlor in the Royal bloak, Wallace street.
The running rage between Hemphill's
horse and Mann's mare on the driving
park 0000se culminated in an easy viotory
for the mare.
The Council have let the contrast for
building grauolithio walks on the equth
Bide of Main street from Porter's butcher
shop to the corner of Wellington street,
also on west aide of Wallace street from
Mein to Ipkerman street, to Mr. Mille,
of the Ingersoll Sylica Barytio Stone
Co., at 12o.pelfoot. The work is to be
proceeded with at once.
'Vlrixeg'itteera.
Deputy,Reeve Holmes has a splendid
oohsetion. of house planta.
Dr. Chisholm is building seven brink
rotlageeon the hill this Summer. Tbree
of them are almost completed.
Beattie Erom lost a valuable horse re-
cently. It was being driven by a travel-
ler, near Paisley, when it took colic, from
whish it died.
W. F. Brookenebire had a beautiful
pear tree, six years old, destroyed by the
wind storm. It was at the time heavily
ladened with bloom.
Wm. Caeemore took in 25 fat cattle the
other day., but owing to the demoralized'
state of the market he bas been compel.
led to put them out on pasture for atime.
The managers of the Presbyterian
church have load a new fence built iu the
rear of the church and the other fauces
pet in good repair. They will else have
the windows painted and repaired.
S. G. Wellwood, who has been keeping
store at Pine Point since leaving the
farm at Lower Wingham, leaves this
week for Michigan, where be will ro•
enter the ministry, having reoelved a call
to preaoh in a Congregational oharob.
Mr. Wellwood'e many friends around
here will wish him and his estimable
family every success in their new home.
liiiorris.
Miss Maud Paul spent a few days in
Turoberry this week.
Another wedding is said to be in eight
on the West aide of the township.
Hear Dr. McDonald at the Township
Hall this (Friday) evening, 29th inst.
The rein on Monday evening was wel-
comed by all, as vegetation was at a,
standstill.
Court of Revision and Council meeting
in the Township Hall an Thursday of
this week.
led. Beeman and wife and Charles
Turvey and Mies L. Sellers spent Sunday
at Harriston,
Wm. Boyd and wife, of Detroit, are
visiting at James Hall's. Mrs. Boyd is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hall,
Wm. Michie has planted 40 bags of
potatoes this season, besidee whet was
put in for early use in the garden.
Jas. Speir, of the 6113 eon., has been
overhauling his house by giving it a new
cont of plaster on the inside, &o.
Adam Halliday and wife intend taking
a holiday trip to friends in the vininity of
Galt. We wish them' a pleasant time.
Geo. Parker has purchased a lot of cat•
tie to pat on his grass farms. He is also
looking after another shipment of horses.
S. Oaldbiele and leobt. Turvey took a
drive to Wingham with their team and
new buggy to visit old friends on Sunday
last.
Alf. Errington end Geo. Merritt paid a
visit to the town of Wingham ou Satur-
day evening. Some great attraction in
that fair town for thein.
R. Miller, S. Grasby, Geo. Taylor and
Wm. Cunningham have had their re-
spective barna raised np preparatory to
Putting stone work under them for stab-
ling.
Mrs. F. J. Baines has had a splendid
new wire and hoard fence erected around
the orohard and garden on her farm, 5th
Zine, Geo. Goodfellow, the veteran feuoe
builder, did the work.
Many farmers are complaining of the
3loetruation of the oat crop by a grab
similar to the grub whish often destroys
cabbage planta. Oats sown on sod are
in many oases totally ruined and are be-
ing plowed over and re sown.
Rev, Mr. Hall, of Belgrave, intends
leaving ehortly for a few week's holidays.
He will also attend the General Assembly
meeting, whish opens in Toronto on June
10th, 'Hie brother, R. T. Hall, will take
his charge during his absence.
Why does W. H. Oloakey, of the fish
eon., wear such m charming smile ? 13e -
cause It Miss Oloakey arrived on Friday
evening, 22nd inst. Things mneb he go•
ing to peoepor if we get a new Govern-
ment. Hope yen will give a good Grit
vote lade time W. II. Don't forget the
doctor.
The Travelling Dairy was not greotecl
with a very large aacitenee at Belgrave on
noonday of last week, Those who were
thero:epeek highly of the lecture and ed.
vice given, . Miss Annie Meiklejohn sup-
plied the °renal for churning, and live
wimples of milk to be tested. Mrs. Wm.
Ferguson ales furnished two simples .of
milk. Chris. Michie, in behalf of the
East Huron Farmers' Institute, °coupled
the chair and in a fete well chosen re-
marks explained the object of the meet•
ing and introduced the two gentlemen in
charge,
Thursday of last week was a red letter
day in Belgrave. First there wag the
Travelling Dairy • 00aoiul, its we44105,
the contracting partieo bniimg Charles
Wtllcinson, of Morris,. and Mine Annie
Littlefair, of Belgrave, The third event
of the day woe a anion rneethig of the C.
D. Sooleties of Calvin aliuroh, East
Wawanoolo, and Knox church, Belgrave,
followed by it lemonade and entre imolai
at the manes, Up verde of 100 people
were present.
Wanes To Vo're.-4.e the arrangemetlt.
and northers of polling plaoee in Morrie
for the Dominion Motion is not eimilar
to the municipal, Ilio following list will
be of predicted interest tp readers of Tun
POS', The dividing line ie the centre
widowed. The centre division, Township
Hall, rune morose the township, taking
all of con. 11 and the north half of eon. 6.
Polling plaoee will be i
No. 17—Goomn's oohool house ;
No. 18 --Button's school house ;
No. 19—Townehip Hnll ;
No, 20—Iobister'e school' house ;
No. 21—Andereon's eehocl House,
This gtvet two polling plaoee in .the
north, one in the centre and two in the
south. The numbers oorroepond with
the printed numbers on the Dominion
voters' list.
MetifiUrrtli.
Many expressions of regret were to be
heard on the atreebe on :Wednesday dilute
week when it was whispered about that
Mrs. T. T. Coleman for so many years
identified with this plane, had passed to
the great beyond, her soul taking its flight
about 12 o'clooli of the same day. Sinoe
the death of her husband, the late Dr.
Coleman in Aggoat 1884, Mrs. Coleman's
health bad been steadily on the deoline
and during the past week it was apparent
bo those around her that her life was
slowly nearing its oloee. Few residents
of the county were better known than
Mrs. Coleioen anti none was more highly
esteemed raid reepeated. Her reeidenae
of nearly sixty years in the county, her
genial disposition and sympathetic nature
made her a favorite with all and wide-
spread and universal regret is felIather
.
demise. Mrs. Coleman was a daughter
of the late Dr, Chalk, and came with her
parents from Harpurhey, England, about
59 years ago, settling in Harpurhey ad-
joining Seafortli, (whish village was nam•
ed by the late Dr. Chalk, after his birth•
plane in England.) She was united in
marriage to Geo. Gouinlook, the follow-
ing family surviving:—Mrs. Lynoh, of
Seafortli ; Mrs. Benson, of Winnipeg ;
Dr. Gouinlook, of Warsaw, N. Y.,' and
Geo. Gouinlook, of Toronto. Sores thirty-
nine years ago the deceased lady was
again united in marriage to Dr. T. T.
Coleman, the following being the mem-
bers of the family resetting from the
second marriage :—T. F. Coleman and
E. C. Coleman, of Seaforth ; Dr. Theo.
Coleman, of Baltimore, N. Y., and Mrs.
Keeney, deceased. The funeral took
place on Friday afternoon.
A.twoaal.
The Sone of Scotland have decided to
give a garden party on Friday, June
19th.
Herman Ball has parebaeed a "Reel
Bird" bicycle, manufactured by the
Brantford firm.
A grand celebration will be held in
Atwood on July tat, Dominion Day,
under the auaplees of the Independent
Order of Foresters.
Jae. Hammond disposed of his house
and lot at Britton to John Oleminehaw
for 3250. The lot comprises half an acre
of ground on which ie a frame hones and
stable.
The Elma cheese Oo. have disposed' of
the first half of their May obeese-300
boxes—to I. W. Steinhoff, of Stratford,
representing Hodgson Bras., at 8 cents
per pound. It was sold off the board.
The Silver Corners Baseball Club was
organized with the following ofilcers :--
Pres., H. Richmond ; Viae Pres., W.
Kelly ; Capt„ A. Morrison ; Seo..Treas.,
J. T. Wood ; Committee of management,
J. Rutherford, 0. Lucas, G. Little, G.
Greig.
Two representative dairymen, of St.
Hyacinthe, Quebec, visited the Elma and
Newry factories in their tour of inspec-
tion of the leading factories of Ontario.
They wore delegated to compare our
methods with theirs in Quebec) with the
object of improving the latter.
The house and barn of F. Hansel, 14th
eon., was completely destroyed by lire on
Wednesday night, 18th inst. The house
was a large, handsome cottage, erected
about two years ago. The greater part
of the contents were destroyed, the fam•
ily narrowly escaping with their lives.
The buildings were insured in the Elm
Mutual Ineuranee Co. for 3700. The
origin of the fire is still a mastery, but it
ie supposed to be the work of an incendi-
ary.
An unfortunate accident ooaurred
Tuesday forenoon of last weak at the
barn raising at Geo, Long's 8th 0m1.,
east. While the timber was being raised
onto the foundation, in order to put the
bents together, for the raising in the
afternoon, one of Ibe largest pieces of
timber slipped off the foundation onto
several men. Robs. Long, er., being en-
gaged in bolding the lower end, and not
having any warning, the full form; name
upon his right leg at the knee, fracturing
the leg below the knee acct badly bruis-
ing the flesh and muscles. As Mr. Long
is over 64 years of age 1110 fujury is the
more dangerous, and lie will bo oonflned
to bed a long time. It is fortunate that
no others who wets assisting in raising
the dachas were injured seriously.
STATreTlow.—The following statistics
are gleaned from the assessment roll of
the township of Diana for the year 1896 ;
Notal Berea 180008ded as resident, 67,.
807,} ; non.resident sires, 600 ; total
acres, resident and non-resident, 67,-
897,1 ;
7,•897,1; valva of resident land, $11,503,.
495 ; value of non-resident land, .41,800;
total value resident and non-resident
lends, 31,506,205 ; aeras of cleared land,
47,0760 ; woodland, 8,117 ; swamp, 17,-
004 ; antes orchard and garden, 440 ;
acres fall wheat, 2,779 ; cattle, 0,823 ;
eheep, 2,984 ; hogs, 4,855 ; horses, 2,382
population, 1,057 ; turtle person0 frmn 21
to 60, 921. ; children between 5 and 16,
984 ; ohildren between 7 and 13, 403 ;
children between 16 aid 21, 1398 ; num.
ber of days statute labor, 8,699 ; deem
boilers, 24 ; births, 60 i deaths, 28 ; dogs,
613 ; bitches, 8.
Now let the battle proceed. Hon.
Thomas Moamoovy, Lengevin's friend,
the man who 00'11(10't stay his full term
in jail beeauoe confinement did not agree
with his Health, hae promised . to run
again on the ;Conservative; ticket in
Qaebeo Weal.
REA
TH
NOW GOING Ot AT
HE hundredsparticipated t p nmense Bargains we
who have in and profited by the 11
are giving will attest to he genuineness of this sale. Never before have
the people of Brussels and surrounding conntry had such an
opportunity of purchasing High Class Dry Goods
for so LITTLE MONEY.
Sweeping Reductions
in Carpets, Lace Curtains, Women's and Children's Shoes and Slippers,
Tweeds and Readymade Clothing for Boys, Youths and Men, Dress Goods,
Linings and Trimmings, and all kinds of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
We have just received a Large Consignment of
La&ler' Shirt Waists awl Blouses
which we ordered March lst. As these goods have just come to hand now
they must go into this GREAT SALE.
Our O fere 1. Clothing Department
.t
Is the busiest place in town. Our Low Prices is the cause of this and the
perfect fit and very best Workmanship is another factor.
Ben7,e777,ber this stock has been fully assorted with, all Staple .D1'zi Goods
and will be 7leDot so zwztil the encZ.
The Highest Price allowed for good Butter, Home Cured Meat and Eggs. We want within the next
10 clays as many Goose Feathers as we can buy.
GARFIELD BLOCK,
A
BRUSSELS.
To the Public !
The stock of Corns,
Caskets and -Undertak-
ers' Supplies received
by Jas. Walker, Brus-
sels, is first-class and
will be sold at moderate
prices. A good hearse
will also be kept in con-
nection with the busi-
ness. Satisfaction as-
sured.
D. G. HOGG.
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A NEW AND STARTLING
PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS
Noted for its Clear and Standing Effects
PUNT'S P CCESS
Thiele the Latest Out, and is
taking the lead. Don't fail to
call and see sampl00 of same.
Views of Residences, Pio Mc Parties,
oto., taken by applying or sending your
oder,
Am 01' OUR Wotin GIARAxTatn
TO MI F11182 CLASS
Nothing nicer than to have some Photos
of ourselves and homes as we go
through this world, to look
back on in after years.
. THE PRICES ARE RIGHT .
Anal the Work is the Best.
1-. CoinG while in health.
Always Welcome at the Old Reliable
Photograph Studio.
Rt Rt BREWER, Artist
Gallery Over Smith &.3leLOIon's
OUR STOCK IS
Co.p11ic Tinton!
Styles .int anti _Prices Low.
We Invite Inspection -
01 our fine range of Dress Goods, Prints, Mus-
lins, Parasols, 'Corsets, Gloves and Hosiery.
Felt flats, Straw Hats and Caps, Peadylnade
Clothing for Children, Boys, Youths and Men.
Boots and Shoes for all ages.
Don't forget our Usual Complete Stock of Man -
gel and Turnip Seeds.
We Solicit your Patronage and Guarantee Satisfaction.
SEASON
IS AGAIN NEAR AT HAND AND THE
W +a LE L .
Want 50,000 lbs. of Wool
for which they will pay the
l�i�l�est Prices, [lash Or Trade.
We have enlarged our building to make roam
for a line of
Ilea dymade cloth ng
Manufactured out of our own make of Goods,
which we claim no Store or Factory
can compete with.
CALT, AND SEE FOR YOURSELF
AND INSPECT OUR STOCK. '
B. F. Brook & Son.