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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1885-9-18, Page 44 r n. y gar. --Word has bean received from 1)C 4jtll SCS l.0 \V. P. Davies, iroamMinueeota,epeak- iug of their sofa arrival there, –Situp FItum 1', sEprn. ^18, 1885. eon's now store is being pushed ahead at a lively tato and will soon bo really for occupation.—Jonathan Hewett Der•.L's counsel lmvo notified the nod Jno. M. Davies aro eructing now ln <ru°r-(-1,'iteral that an appeal., bonsea and °there are talked of.— tuts been 10kL n to the Privy Cutin Sorvieo was withdrawn in the Meth - ell in England. The carrying out 1 .]dist Glu.ri i as n y • of the dearth sentence on the 18th 1 tho 11 t oxide between 4 last S nda ovenin,. ery friendly spill _ .en company separated for their respect - two congregations Bore. iva homes feeling wall pleased with the gathering. • inst., will therefore be postponed till their lordships have pronounc- ed upon .the Constitutionality of tllo court by which Biel was tried. Tan Northwest is receiving a good deal of attention lately. This week Lord Lansdowne and suite are taking a tour around 1Vinnipeg and the West, We believe in this style of becoming acquainted with the wants of the country only sometimes these trips are a little too expensive for the pocket of the average taxpayer. Tan Ontario Prohibitory Alli- ance at its meeting in Toronto, on Tuesday, amongst other things a- dopted the report recommending that none other than prohibition candidates be supported for mun- icipal, educational, and parliamen- tary honours- Resolutions were also passed looking to the proper enforcement of the Scott Act and the condemnation of the Senate for the way the Scott Act was han- dled by them. �. IT would appearthat very few of the volunteers who were in the Northwest will take their scrip but in hundreds of instances it is being sold to jobbers and speculat- ors for from $20 to $40. A good many of the boys wonder why part of Gen. Middleton's $20,000 was not given in land, too, instead of "planking" down the solidcash. They think it is following the old saying of malting fish of one and fowl of another with a vengeance. Tan follow, s been issued. to chairmen of Boards of License Commissioners by the Department of Inland Revenue ; „Sir,—I am directed by the Hon. the Minister to inform you that the intimation conveyed to your Board, before Parliament had made an ap- propriation for the enforcement of the provisions of the Canada Temperance Aot, that prosecutions must not be entered upon nnlese security for costs were forthcoming, is no longer to dir- ect your actions. The Department is desirous that in all districts in which that Act is in force, no effort should be spared on the part of Gov- ernment ov- eo carry oat the loyally provisions of the laand w. to carry P "E. bfiALL, Commissioner I.R." We hope there will be no longer any hanging back on the part of the Inspectors and that the law will be vigorously and rigorously enforced. If the law is law let it be respected and have an impar- tial trial. Sem 18, 1883, TH.X1 131 USSELS eolia afternoon and ovauing of this -.leek, a The I ekntwnC odo iau ampset Stratford eCoon 7'Modely Saa�xool opoue at During the afternoon a pleasant time have 1 p raev. V. 1T. Chdis has fund n,•I his t. was ,put in and after tea the following Wadute ay i b to program was carried ont, with Rev. J. S. Fisher, pastor, in the ohnir.— Ohoioo selections of vocal and instru. moutal music, readings from Mr. Ab- bott, of London, addresses from Reeds. Moline Smyth, Bnrwash and N. 11. Young, After this the large Grey Seo small advt. offering a young mare for sale in People's Column. Mrs. Hunt, of Pt. Robinson, is visiting at the parsonage at Henfryn. There aro a large number from this locality attending the exhibition at Toronto this week. Tho sawmill at Henfryn has inn through a large amount of work this year. This is what wo like to see. Rev. W. J. Brandon goes to Mil- verton next Sunday to proaoh anni- versary sermons. His work will bo taken by James Buyers, of Brussels. Last week the well known Daniel Zimmer was married to Mise Annie Dames, of Cranbrook, at Listowel. This will be a surprise to some but a good many had an idea that Dan. knew what he was doing. A Sunday School under the super- intendency of Sohn K. Baker, assist- ed by a full staff of officers and teach- ers, is now in operation in the Meth- odist church at Henfryn. The pas- tor, Rav, W. J. Brandon, has also started a Wednesday evening Bible. class, which is web attended. We are sorry to hear of the serious indisposition of our old friend Robt. Brown, well known to everybody in this toansbip. It appears that his physicians think there is a cancer, or tumor forming in his stomach. He has failed a great deal lately what- ever the cauls is. Wo hope he may speedily recover and be himself again. AvNrveneane. On Sunday, 27th inst., anniversary services will be preached at Whitefield'.] ohurch, 12- th eon. at 10:80 a. on. by Rev. J L. Herr, of Brussels ; at 2:80 by Rev. W. Smyth, of Brussels, at 7 p. re. by Rev. D. B. McRae, of Cranbrook. On Monday evening a oirouit tea meeting will be held. Tea will bo served in the Temperance Hall. Music will be supplied by the church choir. Addresses are expected fr ora Revds. Messrs. Paul, Smyth, McRae and others. A good time is expected.. , 'ther.. Owing to the heavy rains lately harvesting operations have been great- ly obstructed.—The re -opening of the Presbyterian Church took place laat Sunday. Although the weather was not very favorable the services were all very -well attended, the largest audience being in the evening. Rev. D. B. McBee, the pastor, preached in the morning ; Bev. Mr. Eakin, of yQingham, in the afternoon, and Rev. B. Paul in the evening. -1 union pie -Bio is proposed to be held in con - election with the Methodist church next Tuesday, 22nd inet. The meet- ing will commence al 11 a. m. Mueio by the Ethel and Roe's choirs. Speeches by Bevds. W. J. Brandon end W. Smyth and W. H. Kerr. B. (deity will tale McAllister, John Go- invitsd.—H. her, Wm. Patton, Thos. Maunders and wife, Mrs. Fogel, Bennet Dobson and Lotus Eckmier are attending the Industrial Exhibition in Toronto this week.—A Court of 0. 0. F. is being instituted here. 0. IL Merrifield and H. Featherstone, officers of Rosewood Court, bionkton, were in the village last week taking up the order. It is expected that the Court here will be duly organized in about two weeks. —Loire, J. M. Davis has been ailing for the past week from an attack of bronchitis, but under medical ears she is recovering.--\Vm. 3. Sharp has been muttering for nearly two weeps from rhsumtttioe.-----David Milne was attending the exhibition at London last week, ---Miss Panabakor has gone this week to visit friends et art was ,told on the ground.] of I. -Arthur.---Fall wheat is being sowed party tit ltir1'r quantities this fall than last Rogerson, of Sunnhino, on Tuesday by hogs, 1iIorr1sI. Council meeting will be held in the township hall on Monday the 210 inst. A good many of our people are get- ting exhibits ready for the fall show et Brussels next week. Arthus Hamilton, who has been in this locality for several menthe, has returned to Michigan, where his par- ents reside. Fall wheat has been sown in largo quantities this fall. Where threshing has been done the returns have been fairly satisfactory. On Wednesday of this week the wife of John Angus, 611a con,passed passed over to the majority at the advanced age of 80 years. The fttueral takes place to -day (Friday) et 10 o'clock a.m. HAavasr Horns.—On Monday ev- ening next a Harvest home festival will be held in the Methodist church, Browntown, on con. '2. After tea, which will be served from 5 to 7 o'- clock, addresses will be delivered by Revds. Maas. McDowell, Hartley, Cook, Smyth, Paul, Burwaeh and others. Good mesio will be supplied by the church choir, Miss Olvar, org- anist. Last Tueeday forenoon Jas. `apeir, of the 4th line, was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Jno. McOrao, at the residence of the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 3. Ross, B. • A-, assisted by Revds. Leask and McRae. The contracting parties were waited upon by Mies Eliza MoCrae and Ohne. Waits. Af- ter the wedding breakfast kir. and Mrs. Spoir took the train for Toron- to. May success attend them. Drs».—Last Saturday Geo. Skel- ton jr., of lot 15, con. 9, son of Geo. Saelton, died, after a somewhat pro- tracted illness, aged 27 years. He was a steady going, industrious young man and was universally respected. The funeral on Monday was largely attended. The fluidal sermon was preached in Wilson's church by Rev. Mr. Sabine and the Rev. J. S. Blith- er, of Blyth, read the burial service at the cemetery. A young wife is left to mourn the lose of a kind and loving husband. The deoeasod was connected with the Methodist (church for years. GAnnnx Paitrv.—A grand garden leei:.;towel. On Friday miming last a respect- able young lady iu the employ of William Stephen, tailor, named Sar- ah Fear, committed suicide. She was missed about eight 8 o'clock from the house of Mr. Stephen, whore she boarded ; eearoh was made but with- out euccees until ahem 10 o'cloolc when her body was discovered in a well about fourteen feet deep, in about six feet of water. Dr. Philip, theeoroner deemed an inquest anneo- essary as it was a clear case of sui- cide. No cause is assigned for the rash net only that she has been suff- ering from a nervous headache late- ly and complained of great pains in her head. The general belief ie that her mind had been deranged by the sail affliction and led to the commis- siou of the act under temporary in- sanity. She was a virtuous and ami- able young person, and greatly res- pected. Her remains wore conveyed to Elmira, whore her afflicted parents reside. Ceeneeelittee Ne w Burglars are operating in SI Oetli- erines. Live stock exports from Montreal still continue io increase in number over those of last year. The Governor-General will be tend- ered a grand reception on his arrival at Winnipeg. Two casae of smallpox have appear- ed in Ottawa, and the subjects have been isolated. On Saturday Big Bear was found guilty and sentenced 10 three years in the penitentiary. There is a feeling in Winnipeg that Riel will suffer the extreme penalty of the law on Friday. The Scott Act has been declared in force in the County of Guysboro, N. S., on the expiry of the present licen- see . Justice Richardson, who sentenced Biel to death, has received a number of lettere threatening his life if Biel is hanged. Thos. Graham, of Nepean Town- ship, receives the gold medal from the Agricultural and Arts Association in the farm competition. Montreal medical men are much exorcised at Dr.Oovornton's nation in stationing Ontario medical men in Montreal to see that no infected goods or persons leave there. The number of entries for the Ham. ilton Central fair up to date exceeds the total number of any former year, so that the anneeae of the fair is now assured. It is understood that Sir Frederiok Middleton will accompany Sir Adol- phe Caron on the latter's coming of- ficial tour as Minister of Militia. They will vied British Oolumbie via San Fremieco, and return by the 0. P, R. 10 Ottawa. Hog cholrea ie still holding its grip on South Kam, and has spread into Anderdon, Malden, Colchester North and South Goefield townships, and is playing havoc among the horde. It is also reported to have broken out in an adjoining county. Hon. A. M. Ross, OommisBioner of Agriculture, has replied io a petition from the South Essex Farmer's Club making that some means be devised to stamp the dieesee out. Ile stales that he has consulted with Dr. Smith, veter- inary surgeon of Toronto, and that gentleman urges the entire prohibit- ion of any hogs running at large. Tho only effective remedy which Dr. Smith suggests would be the compul. eery destruction of all the hogs, whe- ther diseased or not, in She infected localities. This is beyond the power of the Provincial authorities, but Minister of Agriculture Pope, of the Dominion Government at Ottawa, has been communicated with to see whether such. a course is provided for by the Dominion statues. This would be a most expensive undertak- ing, as the territory has thousands of hogs, many of them being the most improved broods. Prof. Greonsides, of the Ontario Agricultural College, whb made the examination, bears out the report publiebod, that the cause of the disease came from the stock cars of the railway. Ile reports that hogs were thrown into the river and came ashore in the eprwg, when the iee broke up, on the Canada side, and that the dead carcasses worn eaten d it October, Tho new railway from the ase the eummit of Mount Royal, Mont- real, was aucoessfally opened on Sat- urday, A Spanish steamer jnet arrived at Montreel is deitiiued by the Cueteme authorities of that port for an intreo- tion of the coasting lave of the Do- minion. Two large stacks of wheat owned by a farmer named Delaney, near Teoumneb, wore burned early Friday morning. It is supposed that a tamp smoking started the lire. Loss about $250. An election for the Northwest coun- cil is ponding. Whon it is over there will be sixteen (theta members and eight official members. As the pop- ulation inereasas the elected mem- bers become lues numerous and the official members decline. Soon tho members will be all elected, when the Northwest will have a Legislat- ive Assembly. On the 1st inet., 1T. S. Hughes, of Dresden, visited Detroit to see a friend named David Watson at 890 Atwater street. He stayed at the Madison House a few days and then left for home, but has not been seen eines, and his friends in Dresden think he has boon foully dealt with. The mis- sing man is about 82 years of age, of medium height, dark complexion, brown hair, and when last aeon had on a suit of dark green clothe. The Minister of Customs issued the the following circular today cancell- ing the previous order regarding the exportation of goods from the Jnited States in bond to Canada:—"Invoices of goods purchased in bond in the United Statue, in order to entitle such goods to entry at bonded mark- et value, require to be accompanied by a cortficate from the Collector of (ketones at the port of export, certi- fying that they wore duly entered at the warehouse for export, giving the date of import and export and marks of the packages. And in ogees whore invoices are not t 000mpanisd by such certificate or order, the value on which duty is to be collected shall be the value in open market at the time of shipment, and in all oases where doubt exists es to such value the usual course prescribed by the appraisemene section of the Customs Act shall be takeu and applied to the cause," resignation as paster of the Congrega- tional Oliureh, Sarnia. Dr, D. A, Bowlby has deolirted the offered position of Assistant Suporin. tondent of the Toronto Asylum. Five of the gnarl; e°nneoted with the mob in Simeon a couple of weeks ago, have been Bent fur trial at bile At- eiiles, Rev. Canon Morgan, of Barrie, is so unwell that hie physician has ordered a change of air and oesention from all work. Col. Allan, of the Borne Rifles, with lie usual forethonght and care, has Secured rubber blankets for all the men of his battalion. George Miller was sentenced to death at Grand Forks, Dakoto, on Friday last for the murder of the wife and little son of Rev. Mr. Snell, formerly of St. Thomas, and will bo hanged on Oct. 30. John Wells and Thomas Galliford;'fi a printer, of Ingersoll, endeavored to pass a forged chock for $50 with the name of Peter Kennedy, hide dealer, attached. Toy were detected. The chick wits drawn on the Imperial Bank, On Wednesday Sherman, Lord & Hardman purchased from A. b P. White, of Pembroke, their Mississippi limits ; the price paid is said to be $26,000. The plant is to be taken at a fair valuation. This ie one of the largest sales this year. The Mitchell Recorder congratulat- es the editor of the Advocate after this faahiou :—"After waiting and watching and longing for 21 years, during which eleven eons in snceese- ion were born to him, at length, on Sunday last, the longed for prize arrived—a daughter—and wo under- stand he has named it "Enough." We oongratulste him, his better half and the eleven delighted brother.] on the arrival of the welcome daughter and sister." D. M, Sullivan, the well-known athlete, anteceded in breaking three of the jumping records in St. Cattier - Ines a few days ago, viz :—Stantliug hop, step and jump without weights, former record, 29 ft. 21r in. ; Sullivaa'e record, 91 ft. 7; in. Throe standing jumps, without weights, former re- cord 83 ft. 8i in. ; Sullivan's record 88 f1. 4} in. Three standing jumps with weights, former record 89 ft,1 in. Sullivan's record 89 ft 8 in. BIJSINESS NOTCEI A. R. SMITH begs to announce that there will be a Complete CHANGE OF HIS BUSINESS after OCTOBER the 1st. All Accounts must be settled by that time. NO BUTTES taken on Account after the above date. (Positively.) A GRAND CLEARING SASE OF Over $3,000 worth of Ready-made Clothing before that time, also $9,000 Worth of The CHOICEST in the Village of Brussels. A. R. S N. and See Prie i 1