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The Brussels Post, 1885-6-12, Page 5Juxa 12, 1885, TB BRUSSELS POST 6 DISTRICT NEWS. ii3thcl. Statute labor is now in vogue, What about the township ball that was to bo built near hero ? Is it all blown over ? The crops are in splendid order and Ind fair to throw the past harvest in the shade, The funeral sermon of the late .13. Tindall was preached last Sunday evening, by Rev, R. Paul. D. W, Dunbar, of this place is pre- bpared to perches 500 cords of tan- arlc at the highest market price, Seo the advt, in this issue, Morris. Tbo min ates of tho township oouu- cil may bo found in this losue, A. union Sunday School has been organized in Aldridge's school house, Duncan McLauohlin is Superintend - en t. A. daughter of Henry liobb's of the 2nd con, and her two children, arriv- ed home from the Northwest this week for a visit. They came by boat to Owen Sound. Wm. Whiteford, lot 30, eon.2, has a thorough -bred Durham bull for ser- vice. The stock raisers of this local- ity should encourage a man who puts his money in good stook. 0ounaillor Mooney brought to our office a sample of his fall wheat that measured over 811- feet. This is nosh. ing uncommon and he says fall wheat will bo a splendid crop. Last week a black Spanish hen, be- longing to John Taylor, of this township, laid an egg which measured 8x6e inches, and this was not an ex- tra go d day for laying either, as this little biddy has been in the habit of performing similar feats quite fre- quently of late. Who can beat it ? The news has been received that Duncan McLeod. son of Wm. McLeod formerly of the township of Mor- ris, but now of Manitoba, is dead. Ile had put in about 125 acres of crop this spring and it proved more than his system could stand, as ho took sick on the 18th of May, and was a corpse on the 24th. Our genial neighbor Robert Arm- strong goes on a well Darned holiday trip to the laud of his birth. Over 80 years of his life in this free coun- try, where men are for the most part self.made, has left its imprint on friend Armstrong and when ho greets his old time companions in the Green Isle, they will no doubt admit that after all the clear air and free institu- tions of this country develop a pretty good type of manhood. At any rate, we are quite willing lie should be re garded as a epeciman Canadian brick. We wish him bon.voyago and a safe return. Ho goes by tho Allan Lino, and purchased his tickets from the Local agent J. le. Grant, Brussels. I31eterttlo. A change of pastors in tho Metho- dist church is on the carpet this sum- mer. Rev. Mr. Hartley is attending the Genet al Assembly of the Presbyterian church in Montreal. A young medical man is patting out his shingle in our vfllage, and wo will not have to patronize outside towns after this. Thos. Farrow, M. P., was home again for a few days this week. He hopes to oomo home in about two weeks, not to return till next session. Statute labor is the order of the day this week. John farrow and Frank Patterson are the unfortunate pathmasters, whose duty it is to see that the Queen is not cheated. James Medill, who is now a fall - fledged Salvation Army oaptain, .paid us a flying visit last Friday. Ho is laboring at present in Markdale and is meeting with cheering success. Thos. Ooultes guessed there worn 8,056 beans in 1-.lenderson's, the Wingbam merchant's, jar, and got the piano. The count showed that he camp within ono bean of the exact number, 8,055. After this no one need say that Mr. Coultas "don't know beans." Grey. John Carnoohan has a thoro'-bred Durham bull for service, on lot 22, con. 12. Sae advt, in another col- umn. Rev. R. 'lashings, formerly located in this township, was ordained a min- ister of the Methodist church at Owen Sound, last Sunday. Anyone wanting pine or cedar shingles would do well to consult Con. rad Nimble, lot 2f1, con. 12, as it may be greatly to their advantage to do so. 3. and D. Robertson, 13th eon„ has fall wheat that measures 8 feet, 4 inohes in length. The Messrs. Rob- ertson havo thirty acres of this tall wheat. Jas. McDotuald is having big barn split and a piece put in the centre. Whets completed it will be 000 of the finest bares in the township. D. Zimmer has the job. It ie cnrreetly reported Haat one of our bachelors of the 12t1100e. ie leav- ing the ranks of single blessedness this week, and taking to himself ono of the dalighters of Bruce Co. May joy go with tum. John Mofm.achlin, 12th erns., who, by Um •vay, is fast cowing to the front as one of onr best stock breed- ers, has a colt that measured 8 foot, 8 inches iu height when ono day old. If tine colt continues growing be will make a "whopping" fine horse. A bank barn, 50x70 feet, was raised on the farm of John Roddick on Fri- day last, John Greet and D Rob- orteon oaptaiued their respective sides. Tho frame is a very substan. tial 008, and is in the hands of Hughoe & No A some. Tho mason work was done by John Baehr. Book agents, implement agents, egg mongers, and scores of others of a like 111c now invade our otherwise Peaceful homes in largo numbers. You would almost think that they have got the country by the neck, and each one is vieing with the other as a candidate for the position of hangman. Whitfield's appointment and the 16th eon. church have been taken from Ethel circuit by the conference this year and put along with Honfryn, thus forming a new circuit. To make up for this loos to Ethel, Roe's ap- pointment and Union have been tak- en from Brussels, so that the latter now stands as a station. Hiram White has secured the right, for this township, for one of the most convenient a•rtiolos ever introduced on a farm, by which labor is greatly re- duced and the work dour more expe- ditiously. It is a load lifter and should be seen by every farmer iu the township. Keep your eyes open for the advt. next week. Hiram is going to push the business right along. LOCAL 1TE11S. .11 PUBLIC schools will close on the 8rd of July for summer vacation. Rev. E. A. FsAR, wife and sou spent several clays in Brussels this week. Tun railway authorities are getting a Joker gravel to be used in the stat- ion pard. It was badly needed. Nies. WALTER SMITE has been very ill during the past week, for a while lier.life was despaired of but sue is somewhat better nOw. The G. T. R. have issued stringent orders to engineers with a view of pro • venting fires along the line during the approaching dry season. How is it that bread is 6 aunts per loaf in Brussels while at Winghatn, and Blyth it is only 5 cents ? Wheat is only 85 cents. BRUSSELS market leads the van. Don't take the market report unless you like, come and try our buyers. They buy all kinds of grain, wool, &c. Miss JESSIE Ross has been duly in- stalled as librarian of the Mechanics' Inetitllte in this place. The library room will be open every Wednesday and Saturday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. "YOUNG Salt TATTo.r.—Thee horse will take the following route during the season :—Monday and Tuesday will be at his own stable, lot 28, sou. 0, 'Turnborry, near Wroxeter. Wed- nesday will 1,roceed to Fordwich for noon ; thence to his own stable for night. Thursday will proceed on con. 2, Howbeit, 10 miles, for noon ; thence return on the 4th con. Howick, to his own stable for night, where he will :amain until Saturday morning. Sat- urday will proceed through Grey to Robert McKee's, west half 3.3, con. 5, for noon ; thence to Brussels for 8 hours, thence to his own stable where he will remain until the following Wednesday morning. Tees. MUSGROVE, Proprietor. CAUTION.—We deny the statement in the last issue of THE Pon ,made by our opposi- tion, about being "ahead in drugs," Ile probably believes he is stating the truth; however, we would caution the public against accepting such an erroneous state- ment, While wo regret the pride and lack of modesty that prompted the assertion, wo aro pleased to notice that ho accepts so good-naturedly a second place in other lines. Possibly ho may deny this, but then the truth will still remain. I have always endeavored to keep a full stock of such goods as we handle. Wo sell nothing but 00Bn and reliable drugs, and as for prices, we will not be undersold. The lines we handle aro drugs, and all pertaining to them, books of various kinds, stationary and school requisites, wall paper, toys and fanny goods, Berlin wools, eta. Do not bo afraid to ask for anything you may require, as wo have many goods whish it is in1pos- sible to show. We Dither havo them or can procure them for you, and, withal, we havo not, nor do wo intend to accept, a second plane in those lines that wo sell, Wo will guarantee good goods, low prices and fair, honest dealing, G. A. Dr,ini1Av, Druggist, Bookseller and Panay Goods Dealer. Cleans.;(Ilan Nc*w'r,. Deplitheria still prevails in Hamil- ton. Chief Stewart, of Iiamilton, his been granted leave of abeeneo for two months to go to the Norlliwost to at- tend Riel' s trial. A cablegram le eetved from l'englaud is to the effect that the lioenee ease will not cone before the Privy 001111. oil before November. Tho Trade and Labor Council of Toronto have condemned the Domin- lou Government' 8 policy respecting Chinese in British Columbia, Geo. W. Neff, insurance agent at Oiuoinuatl, 0„ has been ioctioted for embezzlement at the instance of tbo Woetern Assurance Company, of Toronto, Fred Bleektnoro, a Hamilton labor- er swallowed some ammonia by mis- take Friday, and was taken to the hospital. He eufl°erod a good deal, but is better. A Montreal man has commenced an action for $10,000 against the city vaacivator for the alleged killing of two of his children by using impure lymph for vaccinating them, It is understood that the holders of Dominion licensee in Ottawa have given up the idea of fighting the pro • winos, and will stop selling liquor. Their counsel has advised them in this direction. A Montreal notary named F. Reyeard was condemned in the Su - promo Court at the suit of Widow View for $480 and costs for loss that the plaintiff was punto by defendant's negligeuce by not drawing a deed. Thee, Grigg, the Wanzer sewing machine agent at Montreal, has de- camped. for Boston, swindling his em- ployers out of $8,000. lie ekipucd iu company, it is alleged, with an- other man's wife from Point St. Charles. Two hotel koepors of Southampton charged with violating the provisions of the Scott Act pleaded guilty in Maley and were fined $50 each and costs. Two from Paisley and one from Cbosley were on Tuesday all dismissed by the magistrates Gibson and Fisher. Tllsonbnrg has a good hose reel company. At the firemen's demou- etration at Brantford, on Weduesday, they won the race for the champion- ship of Ontario, a trumpet, value $100, and second prize, it trumpet, value $60, in the international race, Exeter. Ont., being the first. Ilaren County Council on Thursday of last week decided to memorialize the Lieutenant -Governor to appoint a county police magistrate if the Scu- ate amendments to the Scott Act aro rejected by the House of Commons. Bruce County Council, by a majority of nineteen, declined to take any action in the same direction for the present. Writs have been issued for elections to fill the vacant seats in the Ontario Legislature. In Lennox, East Kent, and East Sim000 the nominations will be on June 19th and the elections on June 26th. In West Algoma the nomination will bo on Juno 12th and the election on June 20th. In East Algoma the nomination will be on June 15th and the election on June 29th. The typo-solting oonteat between Joseph McCann, of The Herald, and Ira Sommers, of the World, New York, for a purse of $500 was cleoid - ed Thursday of last week. Hundreds of the delegates to the Typographical Convention were present. Tho men sot for three hours, ivlc0ann putting up 6,825 ems solid minion without paragraphs, Sommers 6,022. lu the first hoar Mc0ann set 2,123 ems, beating the best previous record of 2,064 ems made by Compositor Aaroneborg some years ago. At a convention of temperance workers held last week in Garafraxa the following resolution was passed unanimously:—"That this convention deplores the late attempt of the Sen. ate of Canada to render inefficacious the Scott Aot, and expreeees its earn- est desire that the members of the Souse of Commons, the true ropre- eentatives of the people, so far from acceding to the Senate's wishes will still support the recent amendments sanctioned by their own honourable House with a view to greater effect in working this popular measure." The corner stone of the now Methodist Church, Main street,South Brampton, was laid on Saturday,with a large assemblage, by W. J. Gage, of W. J. Gage & Co., Toron- to, who was presented with a silver trowel in honour of the 000asiou. The edifice will bo of tho best red stone with white facings, from K. Ohieholm & Co's quarry, at the Credit Forks, on the 0. P. RR., in Peel county, costing about $25,000, and is calculated to seat 1,000 people. When completed it will bo the flnost structure in Brampton and a oredit to tho Methodist body, !SPECIAL. ANNOUNCErV --0J' 'L' 8 H;T- CA-ARFIE ENT D HOUSE. —A JOB LOT OF --- Men's & Boy's Iard & Soft Felt Eats, Bought at 40 Cents 00 the $ to be sacrificed at the Garfield House. 0A"r-z LI A_ 1\T S THAM. —„^ A SPLENDID SELECTION O1'' Scotch and Canadian Tweeds, Bought at Manufacturer's Prices, to be Cleared Ont. Call and In- spect those Goocls at the Garfield House. JUST TO HA ND AT THE GARFIELD HOUSE A Lot of lochelaga Gray Cottons, Bought for Spot Cash with a big discount. Be Sure and Secure- those Cottons at the Garfield House. T11tik' J Y P- 4it TU T IS AWAY AHEAD ____ - of our most Sanguine Expectations. NEW, FRESH, WELL BOUGHT GOODS, —MADE IP IN THE— Latest and Most eoorning Styles, AND SOLD AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES, has made this Department of the Garfield House 0 MAKE A NOTE OF TII:S, —T1 -IAT TI{E- Highest Price is Always Paid --FOR--- BU117ER & EGGS' --AT-- A NILO/ ti130)VOR, Gor. —AT-- Cor. Turnberry & King. Streets,