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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1896-6-26, Page 5'Tula 20, 1890 paaanimowsimittuimm learnt Thos, Styles h suitor -log Eton; a par,. alytlo stroma, dans nth is the day for thex. 0, h', =person to Sernio and Detreit, Doter Fisher, who went to quelpll to 4 attend the funeral of hie brother.io.law, Mr, W nabs, was unable to rotate at 00013 on =intent of sfekneee. Court Maitland, C. 0, P„ will attend the Presbyterian 'thumb ill e. body on Sunday, July 5th, when the pastor, Rev, P. Perris will preaoh the annual sermon. H, F. Gordon has added another olerk to hie drug staff. The proprietor com- plaints that the youngster absolutely re. fuses to wash bottles, bat he grows every day. Considerable stir is being made in the building operations inthe town. Goo. Shaw has the Wok on the ground for his bloom and the workman are already busy running up the wails, The Union Form - tare Company, fs getting material on the ground for the enlargement, of the factory, Mr. Button le having the X X X store bricked, Mr. Jobb's dwelling on Diagonal street is nearly completed and several others aro doing more oe lees in the way of building, enlarging or repair. ing. .EA.twood,. Atwood can boast of three football clubs. T. M. Wilson has anooesefally passed hie final year in Arte. Mise Bertha Pelton ie the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. R. S. Pelton. Ballautyue & Sone bought the last halt of the May oheese from the Elm factor y a v at 6o. Rev. A. Heudereon, M. A., was absent at the General Assembly which met this year in the Central Presbyterian church, Toronto. A. series of petty thefts are reported to have lately been perpetrated by a party well know in town. The guilty party is shadowed. Preparations are going on for Ilsebig demonstration to be held in Atwood on Dominion Day, July let, ander the ane• piece of the Independent Order of For- esters. Wm. Tier has received his M. A. de. gree at Toronto 'Varsity, and J. W.Baird hae passed his third year in Arts. Both gentlemen were former 'teethed' of the Monkton Public sohool. We are pleased to notice that A. E. Knox, who has been a ebudent at Oegoode e.11 or the past four years, has succeed- ed in passing his final exam., ranking 7th in his class. We wish him success. VD altos. St. George's Sunday school will pia-nio at Henry Hamilton's on Tuesday of next week. Next Sabbath Rev. Mr. Wsstman will preach his introductory sermons in the three Methodist obarohee, Walton oir- osit. Rev. Mr. Pomeroy removed to Bethel this week. Fon` LONDON, BNnLoND.—Last Tuesday W. J. and George Dickson, well known etookmen, shipped 4 cars of fine beef cattle, the 71 head averaging 1582 pounds, from Brussels to London, England. They will go on the "Hurona," Thomson line, from Montreal, sailing on Friday. W. J. Dickson will a000mpany the shipment. He expects to be away 5 or 6' weeks. Corn—Dencau MoOuaig,second son of Duncan and Sarah MoCuaig, well known residents of this locality, crossed that bourne from whence no traveller returns, last Sabbath evening, in bis 81st year. Deceased had been ill for about two years from Bright's disease and with a view of improviug his health Wintered at Cripple Creek, Oolorado. Last Spring he went to Montana to visit his brother John, who came home with him three weeks ago owing to Duncan's weak con- dition. Although at times the subject of great suffering, he bore it with a large degree of patience and was conscious up to the last. The funeral took pians on Wednesday forenoon, interment being made at Brussels cemetery. Rov. David Forrest, Presbyterian minister, conduct. ed the funeral, whiob was largely attend- ed. The Mo.7ue,ig family are deeply sympathised with iu their bereavement. BLvtlra. Rev. R. Paul, of Brussels, will preaoh in the Methodist °bush here next Sab- bath. Rev. Mr. Rigsby will be here for the next Sabbath, Pornrrow.—The closing meeting in con. neation with the Dominion election carol paign wae held in the Foresters' Hal. here on Friday evening of halt week. There wae a large attendance and the interest did nob lag, though the evening was uncomfortably warm. Chas. Ham- ilton 000upied the chair and dealt out fair play to all. The opening address was given by J. J. Denman, of Bluevale. He Wee followed by G. F. Blair, Bar- rister, Brussels. Instead of ,putting Mr. Hellmuth, a- London lawyer, next, and thereby giving alternate party speeches, W. H. Kerr, of. Tan Post', . had to take the etanil and Mr. Hellmuth and E. L. Dickinson gave the closing addresses. The two latter gentlemen Were presented With bouquets of flowers by two little girls, who received their pay by a "tulip" from each recipient. For an unmarried gentleman Mr. Dickinson makes n very good job of it on a public platform, The meeting closed with the usual cheers about 11 o'olook. A PLmAel,r FlenweLL.--Rev. Walter `]:Rigsby, the popular pastor of the Ool. borne street Methodist rhumb, London, was tendered a farewell Friday evening, June 10th, by the members of his oongre- gation. During his two-year pastorate Mr. Rigsby has uncleared himself to the people with whom he labored, and Fri• day evening the large Lecture room was completely filled by the memhers and their friends, The chair was ably filled by T. B..Ceoott, and addresses, highly eulogistic, of Rev, Mr, Rigeby, wore de* •livered by Revs. E. B. Lanceley, and 33, Clement and Wm. Bowman. Probably the most interesting feature of the even. ing wae the reading of a handsomely en. grossed addrees by Dr. Swann. In it the members and adherents expressed regret to learn of Mr. Rigsby's removal, and felt that they Could not lob the 050asion go by without expressing in some tangible way their hearty appreoiation of the work done among them,' They believed him "faithful in little; and faithful in much," and they had ever found in hire a sympatbisieg'heart and a helping hand is time of trial, trouble or distress. They had listened to his words of truth With profit, and they hoped that the seed .AFM A++1.. E 'BRUSSELS POST r?M1NnkRtlP.Tr,roprrPen4k6SAnllri o.l,M1li v .rt :....,.,..... _ I thus noatleresL might yield an abundant harvest, At timoe they might have aif- forod from him in opinions, but they trusted that, like Himself, they had learned to respeot the honest opinioue of othere, The address further referred sympathetically to Mr, Rigoby's resent bereavement and in eonolusion expressed the hope that the pease of God would go with him and his fancily in his new field, and that his labors would be orowned with success, Geo, Fortner then, on behalf of the congregation, handed Mr. Rigsby a purse ocnbaining 1t50, Rev, Mr. Rigsby replied in feeling terms, and In the course of his remarks said he would ever oarry with him many happy reoolleotione of his sojourn ab Colborne street, Mise Maud Rigsby, who bus been Indefatigable in Sunday sohool and other departments of church work, wae pro' santed with a magnificent bouquet by the young ladies of the uongregatlou, and Master Ted Rigsby reoeived a pioture of hie Sunday school olase at the hands of. his olasamates, A social time followed, during whish refreshments were served. Musioal contributions were given dur- ing the evening by Miss Goulding, Mas- ers. Noble and Uptigroye. Crag►'bt-cooli. A big ttime is expeotsd at the League pie -ilio on Dominion Day. Brussels League will assist in the program. Messrs. Dames and Cameron arrived home from the old sod on Tuesday of this week in time to mark their ballots. They had an enjoyable trip and got a good. look over the metropolis of the world—Old London. lEthet. Wm, Milne is home from Trout Creek. S. A. Lamont attended the wedding of his cousin at Woodstock last week. The election returns were eagerly look- ed for Last Tuesday night and hearty con- gratulations expressed over the victory achieved by the Liberals. Rev. W. J. Waddell removed to liippen on Wednesday of this week. The teams that brought Rev. Mr. Walker's house- hold effeots from Iippen took Mr. Wad - dell's bank. MaematodxAn, The following item-olip. ped from the Manitoba Free Press refers to a son of Lawrenoe Dobson, of this village :—On June 10tli a very pretty wedding took plaoe at the residence of Mrs. Edwards and family, Burnside, the Rev. Mr. White, of MoDonald offioiating. The oontraoting parties were Mies Annie Edwards, of Winnipeg, and R, H. Dob - sou, of BstPortage. The bride was at. tired in a handsome fawn check dress. Miss Rate Edwards, acting as brides- maid, wore a pretty dress of the same shade. Thos. Ward supported the groom. After congratulations all sat down to a sumptuous dinner. after whish the very happy ooaple were driven to McDonald, to oat= the M. & N,' W. train to Winni- peg, en route home to Rat Portage. Blorr1... Township Counoil next Monday. Miss .Minnie Paul spent Sunday in Bluevale. Haying is occupying the attention of the farmers. Robs. Turvey has been on the sick list but is improving. Mies Walden, of Blyth, spent Sunday at Ieaao Ferrand's, S. Caldbiak had the misfortune to have one of his eyes blackened by the falling of a board, The Morris Agricultural Society intend holding their Fall Show on the 611i and 7th of Oatobar. Last week a stranger came to brighten the home of Lewis Jewitt, 2nd line. He is likely to stay. Robb. Woodrow, of Algoma, is visiting under the parental roof. The akinete hasevidentlyagreed with him. , Dr. McDonald addressed a political meeting in Anderson's sohool house, srd line, last Friday evening on the questions of the day. Mailmen m ALeooA.—On Friday, May 20th, a pretty and interesting event took place at the residence of A.Findlay, Bobo River, Algoma, and formerly of Morris, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Mary Currie, of Morrie, to G. W. Wilkin- son, of Bobo Bay, Algoma. The bride was becomingly attired in cream cash- mere, and was attended' by Miss Minnie Collard, of Collingwood, while Rev. J. W. Webster acted as best man. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. R. J. Wil- kinson, after whish all sat down to es sumptuous repast. A large table was well filled with beautiful and costly pros. ants. After a ni0e quiet talk and a few jokes, the closing of the happy event was spent in•a good prayer meeting, in which many special prayers were offered for Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson. SUDDUN DeArn.—This community was very sadly surprised Thursday evening of last week to learn that John Hanna, an old resident of the 6th line of Morris, had died quite soddenly. Not feeling well he went to the clock shelf end took down a bottle and pouring some of the contents iubo a onp drank it. Instead of it being the medicine bottle, however, he had got a bottle containing carbolic acid instead. When it was ascertained what had beau done every looal means of relief was ad- opted and a messenger hastily despatched to Brussels for a physician. The fatal draught soon did its work and shortly after �0o'clookMr. Hanna passed away. He was 50 years of age. Mrs. Hanna predeceased him a few years ago. Five sons and six daughters survive. The funeral took place on Saturday after- noon, Rev. Edward A. Shaw, of Bel - grave, conducting the service. Inter meet was made at Brussels cemetery. The sorrowingfamily have the sympathy of the neighborhood. Sonooti P1d.Nio.—Tho usual annual pia- nio in S. S. No. 8 was held lash Friday in Wm. McCracken's grove. The pupils and young people of the section-tnrned out its full force and with a number of visitors from, adjoining notions and Brussels made quite a large crowd. The early pact of the afternoon was devoted to swinging and social chat. Ab 4 o'- olook Wm. Michie Wae called to the chair and presented the following program :— Instrumental music by W. Martin, Lyon Pipe, Alton Wheeler, W. Stewart, Juo. Ynili, A. Yuilt ; vocal music by Misses ,Jennie and Annie Spsir, 141. Cloakey, Carrie Wheeler and Aggie Y'uill. Owing to =forge= oiroumsbanoes the program was not up to the usual standard for this seotion, as 1t hie more than a local reps. tattoo for good entertainments. After tea and refreshmentsweth liberally eery., ed the crowd repaired to an adjoining meadow to witness the races and base- ball and football matches. Following aro the winners in the various moos ;—Boy's rano, age 0 to 0, A. Rutledge and Gysty Wheeler ; girlie, it to 0, iatb'el Vico and Nettle Millington ; boy's, 0 to X2, Ernie Wheeler and Robb. Mollington I boy's, 12 to 15, Herb. Wheeler and Id. Wheeler girl's, 12 to 15, Sumo Livingston and Maggie `Yuill ; open rase, 'las. Sharp .and W, Lowry; obstacle race, Wesley SW. anon and B. Wheeler, The baseball mabolt was between the young nen of the 4th and 06h lines, with a few outsiders on either side, The 46h ibis boys won by es snore of 6 to 11, The school boys smile. ed themselves with the football but there Was no matob game; Pie.nies are now taking their innings, Wm, Weode and wife Sundayed in Oiln60n, Ed. Hill is home from Goderiob High School for his holidays. Dfra, Wm,.l3abeman is visiting at Nia' gate Falls; with her son, W. B. A barn raising was on the program at Teesdale Whitfield's Friday of lash week, Tuesday of this week Rev. B. V. Smith left for v. trip to Chicago and other West- ern cities. Mrs. Cuthbert Eintobineon and ohildrsn are holidaying at Goderiob . with rola. tives. There was a lively hustling of votes and voters in this township on Tuesday, but we'll' take a rest now for a while. Mies Lizzie Pepper returned home Monday evening after a pleasant visit, with friends in Owen Sound, Wiarton and Hepworth, Rev, W. A, Smith left this week for his new charge at Oil Oity,'L¢mbton 00. His many friends in this locality wish hint prosperity. Last week Miss Amy Bateman svae united in marriage t roan of oMr. Fre e , Toronto, formerly Capt. of the Salvation Army at Brussels. We wish them suo- cess. A fine new bank barn has been com- pleted on John. Cardiff's farm, 7th con, His neighbor, Alex. Stewart, is also building another. Thos. Newsome has the oontracte, It would' be a great boon to this town- ship if the Act as ft applies to the de- atraotion of Canada thistles were enforo- ed, as some farmers are 'being overrun through the neglect of careless path - masters or negligent neighbors. Daisies may be inoluded in the same class. Thursday evening of last week B. L. Diokinsou held a political meeting iu Sperain's school house to discuss the platforms of the two parties. He was assisted by J. J. Denman, of Bluevale. Deputy -Reeve Hislop addressed the meet- iug on behalf of Dr. McDonald and tits Liberal cause. Three good speeches were made. Will. Gray, tailor, of Staffs, is home for a few days. Alex. Campbell, of Wroxeter, was in town on Monday evening. Will. Gardner, of Teeswater, was visit- ing his parents on Friday last. Minnie Paul spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Jos. Pugh, last week. Miss Fanny Patterson, of Wingham, was visiting friends in town last week. Bert. Bailey and Dan. McDonald, of Molesworth, spent Sunday in Bleat/ale. Miss Kinney, teacher at Browntown, was the guest of Miss Scott on Saturday. Mr. and Miss Jamieson were the guests of R. G. Cameron on Saturday and Sun- day. un- d There were quite a number went on the excursion to Owen Sound on Wed- nesday. Rev. A. Y. Hartley exchanged pulpits with Rev. Mr. Ross, Brussels, on Sab- bath last. Miss Nell. Hartley returned home on Friday last, having spent a week with her slater at Varna. Samuel and Alex. MoGee, of Battle Creek, were visiting their mother and otbor friends last week. The Presbyterian pio-nio, in conneo- tiou with the S. S., will be held in An- drew Gray's grove on June 8001. D. Lewis, of Bluevale, has a Plymouth Rock ben which on Tuesday presented him with an egg measuring 81x74 inohes. Rev. Mr. Ross, of Brussels, preached in the Presbyterian olmroh on Sabbath morning, giving a very excellent address. Quite a large number of Bluevale young people took in the pio.nio which was held in Hasting's grove on Friday last. All report having a good time. The junior team of football players from Wingham came over on Saturday and played a game with the Bluevale jr'e., snoring 2 to 1 in favor of Wingham. The pio•nio, whish was held in Im Etchers' grove in connection with the Methodist S. S., was a groat success, ,all feeling well pleased with the afternoon's, amusement. Seats for'sbop.assistants are compul. sort' in New Zealand shops. Under the "Shops and Shop Assistants' Aobs" of that oolony, it is ordained, among other provisions, that every shopkeeper 'shall provide proper sitting accommodation for females employed in his shop, and if any shopkeeper fails to comply, he shall, for every week daring whish he so fails, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five pounds. No shopkeeper shell direotly or indirectly prohibit or prevent, or make any rule or regulation prohibiting, any female employed in his shop frombeing seated when not =Wally aid immediate- ly engaged in the course of her employ- ment. This ie a humane law that every country should adopt. Q TION it AY 1896 ROUND TRIP ill 1e Fare On June 80th and July 1st, good to return July 2nd, and Fare and ono -Third On Jane 30th and July 1st, good to return July otb. Full information from J. N. KIMBALL, G. T. R. Agent, Br assets, White Stagy Line. ROYAL II0AIL' Sr lidSlifl'S. 13etweo0 New Teri, and Livornoo', vie Queenstown, every Wednesday, As the steamers of this line carry only a strictly limited number in the wan and 5000000 0A13100 egoonmodatlons, intending passengers are rsmindod that en early al'. plleailou ter bertha is neesssery at thio so,t- son, par pions, rates, eta, apply to W. H. Kerr, Agent, Brussels, AILORINO! I . G. Richardson Ig prepared to do all kinds of work in his line. Good Workmanship and Good Fits Guaranteed, LATEST STYLES. Suits made for $4 and upwards. t Sitop over iUcllowan's store. AINTING! Theundersigned are prepared to attend .bo all branches of Painting, including House; Sign, Carriage and Ornamental Work. Paper Hanging, Kalsomining and Decorating neatly and prompt- ly looked after at mod- erate Prices. We make, a Specialty of Manufacturing and plaoing in position First -Cess Awnings_ Orders left at oti Paint Shop, formerly used by Messrs. Rocldick & Wake, will be attended to with dispatch. Paper Hanging Orders may be left with Messrs.Deaclman & Mc- Call. SAMPLE] BROS PAINTERS, To the Public ! • The stock of Coffins, 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 nese. Satisfaction as- sured. D. G. HOGG. ALLAN UNE 8'l,2111.22101? i ai&yngo'S 1896. LIVERPOOL, LONDONDERRY & MONTREAL SERVICE. Prom Liveroo'l Prom wont 8rr;.tatsmrs. Montreal Qu oboe Daylight. 2 July Sardinian 13 July 10 July e " *Narnidian 25 25 10 " Parisian 1 Aug. 3Aug. 23 " Laurentian 5 0 0 30 " *1300gollan 15 " 10 " tl Aug, Sardinian ..... ,23 " 30 " 10 " *Nuneicnan 20 " 20 " 2A " Parisian 6 sept OSopt 27 " *Laurentian 13 " 12 3Sout, *Mongolian 10 " 10 u 10' " Sardinian 28 " 27 „ *The Laurentian carries only cabin passengers Eastbound. *Steamers when marked thus do not stop at Rimouski or Londonderry. All steamers sail from Montreal at Daylight. Passengers go on board between 7 and 10 o'oloek on the evening before the ad- vertised date. tsa"Passengers may go via Montreal and return by Nety York or viae Versa. For further information as to rates, oho., apply to W. H. FC RR, AUDIT, BXITTSSELS. HEA Y A UY ONCE TOLD US That We were the only ones who could begin to fitljhis ar- ders—Just think, the others couldn't begin. How is 3t that we can do it ? Because we keep every size of every style manufactured. That shows big capital or good credit —Can't sell Cheap Goods without it. Low Prices 1IIIIst be covered by Large Sales and Large Sales point back Istvan to Large Stocks., Here's the Clothing ---Are You Oozing ?, Men's Blne. Serge Suits, with good linings, perfect fitting, nidi worth $5.00 for $8.55. Men's Strong Tweed Suits, good value at $7.00, for $4.75. Men's All, Wool Tweed Suits, perfect fitting, for $5.75. Men's All Wool Tweed Snits in five patterns, good trimmings mid perfect fitting, well worth $10.00, special at $7,75. Boys' 2 piece Blue Serge Suits, from 22 to 28 breast measure, $/..50.. Boys' 3 piece Tweed Suits with knicker pants, from 26 to B2lbrenist measure, $8.00 and $3.50. Men's Odd Pants at 78c., $1.00, $1.50 up to $8.50. Men's Odd Vests from 75c. to $2.00. Iry BEAT unloading of Summer Goods. Crowding Prices down 1..4 until there is no competition. We're buying and sell- ing to better advantage continually. Specials in Black Dress Goods at 25c., 85c,, 50e. and 755e. Specials in Flannels at 5c., 7e., 8c. and 10e. Reduced Prices for Silk and Tafeta Gloves, Ribbed and Plain Zfttt;- ton Bose, White and Grey Cottons. Bargains are Biggest NOW—We'll make it worth your while to BUY NOW. SMITH & M cLARENR ta'llighest Prices for Produce. -SAT THE OX TWOOLEN MILLS LE N ILLS 100,000 Lbs. of IV ool Wanted, for which the Highest Price will be paid, either Cash or Trade We are prepared to open the wool season of 1806 with the Largest and Best Assorted Stock we have ever had to exchange for wool, composed of Fine and Coarse Tweeds, Worsted's,Serges, Cottonades, Shirtings, Fine Flannels, Flannelettes, Tailors" Trimmings, eta. Our Home-made Stock, which is Guaranteed to be made of Entirely Pure Wool, is Complete, comprising Light and Heavy Tweeds, Flannels, Blankets, Sheetings, Yarns, etc. - We have direct communication with the best markets of Canada and the United States, which enables us to pay the very highest possible price. 'Custom Work in all its branches Promptly Attended: To and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Our Motto is small profits and quick returns. McKelvie & Forsythe. larallE*Imitte LAH orsythe- LAH FILER ,n .. ER Will be our new Premier • decided by the Electors before next issue of this paper. A decision far greater than that has been given by the voice of the people, viz.: That E.. 1F. Brook & Soil, of Listowel Woolen Wills, pay the Highest Prices, Cash or Trade, for a9 vvitON- a , "mak ' And that they sell the best Woolen Goods Cheaper than any Factory or Store in Western Ontario. JoaldymaL.o Clothing IS it new line added to their business. Theymake up their own goods into Mens, Youths, Boys & Children's Suits and sell at prices they defy any retail store to compete with. Do not fail to call and inspect before you sell your wool or Rely d new suit and we fool satisfied yon will say they give you the best value. usrowEL. WOOL.EN 16411-1 :'i, ,'..