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The Brussels Post, 1896-7-3, Page 5JULY . 3, 1890 Y1tzc:v:rl . Mise 13x11 Bargee's was home for the Set, The Misaee Dittman! [pent tine 1st in. 111 oleaworth, Mr. Graham, of Toronto, ie visiting hie sister, Mrs. (Dr,) Toole. Geo, MaDoneld and wife drove aver to iltibleeworth to spend the tat. About 14 of our young people wont to Trowbridge to attend a plc-nio, Stanley Jones, of Walkerton, was vita bine his uncle, Robt. MvPherson. Mr, and Mise Isbister were the guests of their unole,I'. Soott, on Sunday. Mr, and Mos, Keys, of Varna, were visiting at the manse fora few days. Charlie Campbell and wife, of Morris, were visiting at Frank Scott's on the lat. Master Willie McDonald, of Mosley, le visiting hie grand parents, Rev. and Mrs. Motto. Miss Hartley, who ie toaoher at Varna, oame home on Saturday to spend the vacation. Mra. (Rev.) Moss, whobas been visiting her daughter at Chesloy for the past month, tame home last week. Mrs, and Mies MoMorrieon, of Toronto, who have been living with Mr. Sanderson for the past month, have returned to To- ronto. F. Scott and wife went to Seaforth to spend the let with Mr. Soott'o parents; it 'being the 60th anniversary of their wed- ding. The old people are bale and hearty yet. . .twoo(l. Thos. Hear left last week on an extend- ed visit to his two daughters and one son, residing at Ranine, Wieoonein. Roland Jiokling is home from the Ot- tawa Normal eohool,where he was writing for his seoond•olase professional oerti- floate. A John Thomas oat ate the heads off ten turkey ohioke belonging to Fred. Switzer the other day. His oatehip suf• fered the death penalty for the crime. Fall wheat has headed out generally, considerably in advance of last year. The grain is thin in many plaoes. Hay is also short and promisee a light crop. During a recant storm lightning struck the house of Wm. Long, 8th con. Elma. The fluid passed down the obimney, utterly ruining it, and straightened the stove pipe into flat pieoes of tin. The stove itself svae in no wise damaged, but the carpet and a mat lying in front of the stove were torn into shreds. It then without leaving any perceptible trace of its coarse, found its way into the cellar, where some upright scantlings support- ing a potato bin were shivered into atoms, one pane of glass in all thaoeltarwindows escaping. Mrs. Long and her ttvo nieoes, daughters of John Shatlorcl, of Manitoba, were in the house at the time, but were not in any way injured. Lir:Y,o' el. Quitea number from town took in the Masonic excursion to Owen Sound, Geo. Bray was among the eucceeeful students at the reosut university exams. in Arts. The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church, intend giving a dinner in the basement of their church on the 18th of July. The home of W. E. and Mrs. Binning was the scene of a very pleasant gather. ing on Monday evening of last week, it being the ac0asion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Binning have resided during these yearn in town, and in evidence of the esteem in whish they are held, many of their friends gathered to celebrate this, their silver wedding. The officers as elected at the Y. P. S. 0. E. of Knox church for the ensuing term aro as follows :-President, Miss M. Stevenson ; Vice -President, Miss S. Ford ; Reo. Secy., Miss G. Terbune ; Convener of Prayer meeting committee, Mise J. Reid ; Look -oat, Miss A. Hend- erson ; Social, Mise MoColl ; Music, :Mise Lamont ; Visiting and Flower, Mise Welsh ; Missionary, Miss Scheeler ; Temperance, T. Male, After a lingering illness, Mies Nellie Morrison, daughter of Jas. Morrison, passed quietly away on Monday evening of last week, a viotim to lung trouble. The deceased young lady had been a resident of the town for a number of years and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends, and especially by the yoking people of Knox church, with whom she had been intimately associated, both in the choir and other church work. The funeral took plasm on Wednesday afternoon to the old cemetery, and was largely attended. Rev. Mr, Cooper con. ducted the services. • Gt•ev. Mrs. S. Fulton and children are visit. ing with her sister in Preston. W. Hurley and wife, of St. George, were the guests of Mre. Duncan McNair last weak, Dan. Steiss met a 0001000 nooidont by having his left baud jammed between two stones. Es will he laid off work for come time. Tho snail going to Monorieff will now be carried from Monlston instead of Oran - brook, the new order of things coming into effect this week. George McKay is tho naw Postmaster at Monarieff, the office being moved East- ward from its old location. There will be a semi-weekly mail from Monkton, via Oarmannook. George Welsh, a former Greyite, "emu- mitted" matrimony the other day in Manitoba by joining hands with Mise Edith Jury, of Crystal City. His old friends here wish him God speed, T. Russett Bishop, son of William Bishop, formerly of this township, stood 2nd in the recent examinations at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, and i0 now a B, S. A. We oongratnlate him on his success and wish him pros- perity. REPottr•---Tho following is the report of the standing of the pupils of 8, 8, No, 1, Grey, for the month of June, 18115 Primary class, total, 850-M. Calder, 054 ; B. MoNab, 058 ; T. Switzer, 024, P. S. L., total, 900-1. Blake, 824 ; L. Bielby, 684 ; J. Richardson, 204. 4th class, total, 400-A, Switzer, 212 ; E, Cardiff, 199 ; L. Blake, 802 ; N. Mc- Callum, 186 ; M, Moffay, 273 ; M. ITog- gard,183 ; J. Farquharson, 127 W. Armstrong, 811 ; J. Ot•orar, 360 ; O. Armstrong, 1821 E. Bedford, 122 ; A. Mo3ay, 202. 8rd, total, 800-V. Arm- Ann - strong, 285 ; M. Oakley, 161 ; F. Blake, 222 ; D. Davidson, 161 ; R. Elliot, 04 ; C. Pepper, 282 ; W. Switzer, 116 ; M, Hollinger, 148 I G. Slake 183 ^ J Ble k % iiga t, too late to 11. ttvi teen 219, E, T1llio'or • 1 Hollinger, , 2.4 14. by, 245 ; A. iledfard, 214 W.'MoMllla 191DW, Glaesisr125. 2nd, total, 875 else, 174 ' A, Dickson, 321; L, Diok.. son, 159 ; dl, ltielby, 288 ; M, Riley, 858 ; W. Farquharson, 203 ; F. Davidson, 2251 P. Dudley, 188; J. I'1oggard, 185 ; M. Bedford,111 ; M. Oardiff, 129. let, total, 150-0. Dark, 113 ; M. iIoggard,. 30 T. Blolby, 07 ; A. Glassier, .1131 Z. Runde, 107; Addie Oakley, 116 ; W, Riley, 190, Honore -M„ Calder, J, Blake, B. MoNab, L, Blake, W. Arm strong, J. Orerar,'V. Armstrong, 0, Pep per, G. Blake, 171. Hollinger, A, Diolssop G. Bielby, M. Riley, G. Dark, A. Glatt. pier, Addle Oakley, W. Ibiley, W. H. S814wApo, Teacher. The new bank barn to beereoted on the farm of Wm. Pollard, 6th eon,, to replace the ono destroyed by lightning a short time ago, it being pushed ahead. Harry Atwood has the stelae work and Peter. Bishop the carpentering, The timber is ready, Mo. Pollard received $700 to settle his insurance claim on the Howlett Mutual. Scuoor, Rzeonr, The following is the standing of the pupil, in S. 5. No. 8, Grey, for the month of June. The names appear in order of merit. Fifth glass -Allan Lamont. Sr, 4th -Sam, Lamont, Ohas. Lamont, Vinie Cardiff, A. B, McKinnon, Biala Strachan, 4; W. Hogg, B. Livingstone, H. Ouoningham. Jr. 4th -Jane Hogg. Sr. $rd -Jae,. Straohun,Gi. Richardson, M. G. Oar. diff, Lena Marsh. Jr. Srd-G. Stewart, May Hogg, Robb. Work, Alex. Lamont, Robs. MoTinnon, Dan. MoKinnon, Vera Abbey, Addle Cardiff, A. Brewer. 2nd - S, Livingstone, W. Elliott, D,MoDonald, F. Abbey, L. Riohardeon, D. Brewer, J. Work, M. Marsh. Pt, 2 -Sadie Lamont, Laura Cardiff, Ella MoKinnon, Lizzie Brewer. Pt. 1 -sr. div., Duncan Mo. Kinnon and Leslie Lamont (equal), An- nie McDonald, Rills Cunningham. Pt. 1-jr. div., Harold Hogg, Maggie Mo. Donald, Willie Cardiff, Ben. Abbey. J. T. Donne, Teaoher. APPEAL DISMISSED. -The Toronto dailies of Wednesday says: Broughton ve. townships of Grey and Elma.-Judg- moot on appeal by plaintiff from order of Common Pleas Divisional Court (26 0. R. 694) affirming judgment of Falcon - bridge, J., dismissing action brought by the owner of east half of lot 11 in the 16th eon. of the Township of Elma for the purpose of having a bylaw of the Township of Grey passed 10th April, 1804 under see. 585 of the mnnioipal aot, 1892,urporting to impose a tax n $ p pon plaintiff in respect of certain drainage works, for the making and oouatruobion of certain drainage works and to render his lands liable to contribution in the future to the maintenance and repair of snob works, declared, 'invalid, and for an injunction restraining the Township of Elmo from passing a byelaw for raising upon the lands in that township, inolud- ing the plaintiff's lot, a proportion of the cost of the works. Appeal dismissed, the members of the court being equally divided. J. P. Mabee (Stratford) for ap- pellant. Garrow, Q. 0., for defendants, Grey. G. L. McPherson (Stratford) for defendants, Elma. THE BRUSSELS POS I. Wm. Little and wife arrived home last n, woo roue visit bo Mial ' , , o - poll lila vote on Tuesday, • Talo rrise. Jay Clegg is bank from an enjoyable trip to the Old Country. Miss Minnie Thuell is like the up.bo- date lady now. She goes on a wheel. Alex. Clark is unable to work yet hav- ing been poorly since the Spring opened. John Young has returned to Alma. He came up to poll his vote for Dr. Ma. Donald. Miss Annie McArthur, 9th line, spent a few days last week with friends on the 6th line. James Nethery has erected a fins new barn with stone stabling underneath on his farm on the 5th lino. Geo. Cole, of bbfichigan, is on a visit to his brother, A. T. Cole, 6413 line. This we understand is his first visit to Canada. Miss Mary Litblefair, Miss C. A. Holli• day and Rev. W. T. Hull tools in the ex0nre10n to Sarnia on Saturday of last weals. The union pio-nio, held in aft. John- ston's woods near Belgrave on Friday last, was very largely attended and was a depicted success. Haying is progressing rapidly. The crop in general is a light one and will scarcely yield a ton per acre. Fodder is likely to be soaroo next Winter. Wm. Armstrong and family have re. turned from British Columbia and are at pre_ emit occupying the house lately moat.ed by his brother Geo., who moved about two years ago from the 5th to the 9th line. Messrs. Duff c2 Stewart, of Bluevale, were the successful tenderers for the Sunshine bridge at 8984. The bridge will have two 64 foot spans, the whole length being 144 feet, Work is to be completed by August 20th. A very suooeseful pio•nio was held in connection with Barrio's school on Wed. nesday of last week. In addition to the splendid program, the usual amusements shah , me swinging, base ball, foot ,ball, parading the woods, eating and drinking were indulged in. Ons of the oldest residents of this town- ship died at his home near Belgrave on Sunday, 28th ult., in the person •of John P. Brandon, at the advanced age of 06 years and 8 months, The funeral took place on Tuesday. Service was conduct- ed at the late residence of decease by Rev. E, A, Shaw, of Belgrave, assisted by Rev. W. J. Brandon, of Port Rowan. There was a large gathering. The aged gentle- man teas moat highly esteemed and was well worthy of the respect bestowed upon biro. Interment was made in the Bran- don cemetery. JIINE WEnnrxo -Oupid had a busy month in June in aiming up matrimonial alliances. Nob the least interesting was the marriage of Russell Riolnmond and Mies Sarah H., seooud daughter of John Searle, 9th con„ Morris, which took place on' Tuesday evening of this week at 5 o'clock, in the presence of about 00 guests, at the residtnoe of the bride's father, Rev. D. Forrest, of Walton, tied the nuptial bow. The estimable bride was made lbs recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. Tables well laden with the ne0ossaries and delioaoios were ear - rounded by a very jolly company who did ample justice to the good things provided. The evening was very enjoyably spent iu musio, song, social chat, 4.a, and many were the good wiebes expressed for the bride , and groom's future as the wale departed tot their several homes. Mr. and Mtn. Richmond will make their home on the 9th con. and begin housekeeping under most favorable auspiooe, Tae Posr thrown en editorial'alipper after them, The other day four tame working all day and one team part of a day hauled 84 loads of gravel on the 4th line. Neil Black ie the pathmaster, It was a big day's work and not saeily beaten. Jus, Shuttle's Short Horn bull, "Lord Lorna,"--•19898-red in oolor, calved Karol) 2803, 1894, bred by Wm, Petrie, Oraan:oak, Onb,, got by Lord Ronald - 19787 -dam Lady Cleveland, by Cleve• land -$928 --Young Queen -8227 -by Morning Star -2019 --Queen of the Weet -4416-by Marquis of Lorne (imp) - 1275 -flower of the Valley -1079 --by Lord of the Valley-789--Vioboria-1989 --by Comet--484-Maggio-.1427 -by Ethelbert, (imp.)-103,-Pfearta see- 1122 -by Wore-899,-OherrY-741-by Koesubh-74$, - Dairymaid - 818 -by llalbon-6$4-(11682),-Baeuty 2nd -657 -by Duke of Wellington(lmp) 91-(8854) -Victoria--1988-by Agricola (imp) -5 -(1014),--Beauty (imp)-30-bySnow. ball (20407), -by Lawneleevos („v G), -.by Mr, Mason's Oharleo (127). Spacer, REPORT, -TOO following Is the cornet standing of the pupils in S. 5, No. 4, Morris, wording to marks obtain. ed daring the month of June :-Sr. 4th -Ettie Davie. Jr. 4th -Norah Mann - dere, 'Ida Mooney, Lulu Davie, Willis Oloakey, Geo, Cardiff. Sr. 3rd -Susie Manning, Jas. Innes, John Cloakey, Wil. lis Johnston, Jos Petoh, Geo. Innes, Jr. Srrl-Earnest Mooney, Richard Cardiff, .Flora Platt, Milton Sharpe, Dave Mo- Cutuheon, Sr. 2nd --Bertha Niohol, Clara Smith, Clara Mooney, Mabel Niohol, Mary Kernaghan, Nelson Maun- dere, Willie Platt Geo, Davis, Dave Walker, Myrtle Nichiol, Jr.2nd-Bertha Sharpe, Lizzie Davie, Jessie Greenslade, Minnie Walker, Minnie Mooney, Carrie Spelt, Nelson Williamson, Charlie Bar- rie, Willie Ames. Result of fifth glass monthly exam, Frank Cloakey, Robb. Maunders. 0. A. Mamma, Teacher. Vimilta,tn. Button & Peasant ars patting an addl. bion to their already large furniture wars. DOOM. Mr. Grierson has a pear tree having both pears and blossoms on the same branohes. J. volley, V. S., has been officially ap- pointed by the Dsputy•Minister of Agri. culture to the office of cattle inspector for East Huron. The new hook and ladder n tientro - ments for the firemen have arrived and will be quite an acquisition to our already efficient brigade. The Rev. Wm. Lowe, rector of Wing. ham, left on Monday en route for Ire- land, for a brief visit. He expects to re- turn about the middle of August. Bon voyage. The members of Fern Lodge, No. 19, Loyal Time Blues, attended Divine service in the Baptist ohuroh on Sunday morning last, when Rev. Jae. Hamilton preached the annual sermon. The old house which stood on the lot behind the weigh Bootee, and owned by the corporation, bas been sold to Mayor McKenzie and moved to his lot for a stable. The corporation lot will be made into a stook pen for the convenience of those using the soales. Dr. and Mrs. Towler were pleasantly surprised the other evening by the young ladies of Mrs.Towler's Sunday School class. Mrs. Towler has been a pains- taking teacher in the Sabbath School for many years and as a mark of apprecia- tion, she was presented with a niaely worded and neatly engrossed address and made the recipient of a beautiful music stand and a lemonade set, the gift of the young ladies. 33Ctltel. Mrs. Wm. Spence is on the sick list. Dr. and Mrs. Ferguson were visiting at Brantford this week. Three of our pupils are writing at the Entrance at Brussels this week. Bricklayers are busy at the new house on the farm of the late Thos. Slemmou. Ethel was represented at Atwood, Ger- rie and the League pia-nio at Cranbrook on Dominion Day. Principal Dobson, wife and son left on Thursday for Stayner where they will visit for a few weeks. They are taking an overland trip with horse and buggy, Rev, Mr. Fansber preached his inau- gural sermon in the Methodist' ohurob last Sabbath evening and Rev. Mr. Walk- er will oonduct the service next Sabbath. D. Milne lost a thoro' bred now last week. A poet -mortem by Vet. Warwick, of Brussels, revealed the foot that a 8 inch cut nail had penetrated her stomach. The interior of the Methodist cburoh is being greatly improved by paint and kalsomioe. Sample Bros., of Brunie, have the job in hand and are doing some fine work. At the communion in the Presbyterian church Rev. Mr. McNabb, of White- church, preached on Saturday ; the pas- tor on Sabbath morning and Rev. Mr. Ballantyne, of Molesworth, in the even• ing. Jno. Jamieson has reneivsd the contract for carrying the mail from Ethel post - office to and from the station. He com- menced worts on Wednesday and his agreement is for 4 years. Postmaster Spence has done the work for about 18 years and in that long period blas the wonderful record of never missing a mail. Ills . Communion in ' Trinity church on Sunday morning, Mr. Stevens, 'of Clinton, has eom- meuoed laying the joists of tho new public school. Joseph Lamont is not recovering es speedily from his illness as his many friends would wish tor. Dougald MoKellar and family leave here this week for Strathroy, where they in tend making their home in future. The 5. S. pia'nio in connection with Triniby ohuroh is to be held in Scau- drett's bush near Belgrave. on July 7th, On Sunday Rev. R, Paul, of Brussels, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist eburob in the absence of the newly ape pointed pastor., On Saturday a large number of our citizens took in the obeap excursion to Detroit under the anaphase of the L 0. F., Wingham On Tuesday evening last at the meet. ing of the members of the 0, 0. F. No. 80, the following officers were elected for the next term :-0, R„ MEL Hammond ; V. C. R,, O. Fraser ; R. T., 4, W. Bell ; F. S., R. Slater ; Chap., W, Sims ; 8. W„ Goo. Boyle; J. W„ John Saobt; L. B., M. MoLarty ; J. 13„ W. Creighton, Li On June 28rd the eleotioue passed off very quietly in tltie village. The re. stilt of the poll 0850 here stood Mo. Donald 102, Diakinson 102. Rev, 111r, Buggin, of the Methodist ohuroh, and family left bare on Saturday for their new home in Wailaceburg. where he los been stationed for the neE3 term, Mrs, Jae, Konklin, living near Cop. versatile' Mirth., mistook a pitober of gasoline for water and started bo turn it into a kettle. The gasoline took lire and burned nearly ail her clothing off, She died at 8 p, m, Saturday. White Star I4 e. !urn!, 4E414. S'1'EA1t1Sli1P5. Between Now York and Liverpool, via Queenstown, every Wednesday, Aa the steamers of this line carry only a strictly limited number in the aana2 and sncoan 0AnrN aocoeumodatlona, intending passengers aro reminded that an early ap- plication forberths is necessary at this sea. son, For plans, rates, eta, apply bo W. H. Kerr, Agent, Brussels, AIIORINO! IL G. Richardson Is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line. Good Workmanship and Good Fits Guaranteed. LATEST STYLES. Suits made for $4 and upwards. tg'Shop oyer MHcGolyan's Store. AIiTI1TGI The undersigned are prepared to attend to all branohes of Painting, inoluding House, Sign, Carriage and Ornamental Work. Paper Hanging, Ifalsomining and Decorating neatly and prompt- ly looked after at mod- erate Prides. Wa make a Specialty of Manufaotoring and plaoiog in position First -Class Awnings. Orders left at our Paint Shop, formerly used by Messrs. Roddick & Wake, will be attended to with dispatch. Paper Hanging Orders may be left with Messrs.Deaclman & Mc- Call. a63EPLE 131103,, PAINTERS. To the Public The stock of Coffins, Caskets and Undertak- ers' Supplies received by as. Walker, Brus- sels, is first-class and will be sold at moderate prices. A good hearse will also bo kept in con- nection with the busi- ness. Satisfaction as- sured. D. G. NOGG. BRUSSELS TJNIP I wish to inform the people of Brussels and surrounding district that I have par- ohased the Pump Business of JAMES BELL and will be found ready to attend to all wants in either nets work or repairs at moderato prices, No better Pitmp in the market. Order loft at my shop or residsnoe or at P. SCOTT'S shop will be promptly looked after. MrOrdets taken for the Digging of Wells and Cisterns. Gomer Green, MILL STREET, - BRUSSELS. ONCE TOLD US That we were the only ones who could begin to fi1ljhis or. ders-Just think, the others couldn't begiu.i How is it that we can do it ? Because we.keep every size ofevery style manufactured. That shows big capital or good:credit Can't sell Cheap Goods without it. Low Prices must be covered by Large Sales and Large Sales point :backi again to Large Stocks. ry o uin Here's the Clothing ---ire You C Men's Blue Serge Suits, withood linins worth $5.00 for $8.55. g linings, perfect fitting, well 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 Tweecl Suits in five patterns, good trimmings and perfect fitting, well worth $10.00, special at $7.75. Boys' 2 piece Blue Serge Suits, from 22 to 28 breast measure,'$1.50. Boys' 3 piece Tweed Suits with knieker pants, from 26;to;,32,breast measure, $8.00 and $3.50. Men,sdd 0 Prints at t 78c., $1.00,1.50 $ $to $8.50. Men's Ocld 'Vests from 75e. to $2.00. up GREAT unloading of Summer Goods. Crowding Prices down until there is no competition. We're buying and selP ing to better advantage continually. Specials in Black Dress Goods at 25e., 85c., 50e. and 75c. Specials in Flannels at 5e., 70., 8c. and 10e. Reduced Prices for Silk and Taffeta Gloves, Ribbed and Plain Cot- ton Hose, White and Grey Cottons. Bargains are Biggest NOW -We'll make it worth your while to BUY NOW. SMITT-T IcLARENO • ('Highest Prices for Produce. -AT THE WROXETER a o . WOOLEN MILLS 100,000 Lbs. of' fool Wanted, for which the Highest Price will be paid, either Cash or Trade Weare prepared to open the wool season of 1896 with the Largest and .Gest Assorted Stock we have ever had to exchange for wool, composed of Fine and Coarse Tweeds, Worsteds, Serges, Cottonades, Shirtings, Fine Flannels, Flannelettes, Tailors' Trimmings, etc. 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. l 'Oustom Work in all its branches Promptly Attended- To and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Our Motto is small profits and quick returns. MeKelvie & Forsythe. LMJRER OR TUiEF 5S iIl 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 B. 1?. Brook & Son, of Listowel Woolen Mills, lay tiro Highest Prices, Cash or `rade, for And that they sell the best Woolen Goods Cheaper than any Factory or Store in Western Ontario. ne d3rmado Clothing Is a new line added to their business. They make up their own goods into Men's, 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 soil your wool or buy a new suit and we feel satisfied you will say they give you the best value. LISTOWEL WOOLEN MILLS.