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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1887-10-14, Page 44 ge%10 gittivrtiseuvotts. Local—Big Boot. Cord—Geo, Kirkby. Card—A. Rayinann. Removed—JO, Jones, Card—Alex, Delgatty, Strayed—Jas, Mitehell. Local—Mrs Alexander. Sale notes—Alex. Nichol. Scotch collar—H. Dennis. 1,000 presents—W. Coats. Boot rnaker—john Shand. Stoves for sale—Post Office. Note lost—Posr Pub. House, Horses for sale—Jno. Cohen Carriage painting—Wm, ?3mith. The leading grocery—Geo. Thomson. Garfield house—W. Nightingale Liz Co. ri nostls put. FRIDAY, OCT. 14, 1887. Ton retail grocers of Toronto and Montreal have at last found courage to object to the sugar "combine," which was formed some time ago to fleece the public, A grooer sold more than 12 pounds of sugar for a dollar. He was ordered to raise bis price, and a threat was made that the wholesalers would re- fuse to supply him with goods of any kind. He dared them to act that way. The wholesalers were warned to refuse him goods. One or two of them said they would do as they chose. Other grocers took courage and stzuok for lib - arty. One sent to Hamilton for some Scotch granulated sugar. Then others put out cards announcing 14 and even 15 pounds of sugar for $L The Montreal grocers are wheeling into line, and the combination will be broken. The thanks of the public are due to the two Montreal wholesale firms which imported the Scotch sugar in defiance of the duty and the ring. In Hamilton three retail grocers have taken the consumers' side of the fight. The next combination will be made more secretly. The battle is not ended. The sugar duty is the one thing that makes these combinations possible. It must be amended, so that wholesale or retail grocers can import refined sugar as soon as any attempt to plunder them is detected. There is 00 88088 in Canadians paying $2 for Si worth of sugar year after year. Peter Redpath takes the extra dollar away and spends 51 10 maintaining hie castle in England. Why not just as well get a. dollar's worth of sugar for it ? That is what consumers should ask their representatives in Parliament.—Hamilton Timm Northwest i' °rem. Twelve thousand bushels of wheat ie marketed daily at Gretna, all No, 1 hard. Ogilvie's elevator at Portage la Prairie has taken iu 75,000 bushels of grain this season. Eighty-two cars of grain were brought into Winnipeg from along the southwest- ern branch one day recently. A. Marrion exhibited a oabbage at the Oak Lake show weighing 35 pounds and measuring 27 inches in diameter. A former in Brandon on Tuesday,'said that he had stood in his doorway and counted thirteen threshing machines at work. Thomas Wilson, a farmer of Pleading- ly, brought to theFree Press office', Win- nipeg, a potato weighing four and a half pounds. Seventeen thousand fence posts aro being floated down Rosseau river for the R.R.V.R. They will be taken down the Red to Morris. Portage la Prairie produce prima :— Wheat 540 ; oats 200 ; potatoes, 25e per bushel ; butter 17 to 20o per pound and eggs 150 per doz. Morden Friday it is said that 10,- 000 bushels of wheat were marketed, the largest quantity yet reported at that place for one day. Affidavit has been made to an average yield of 51 bushels of wheat per acre from fifteen acres belonging to Richard Tapp, a fanner near Virden. Since May the cheese factory at Rapid City bas made thirteen tons of cheese. The price at which it was sold will aver- age over 11 cents. The Ogilvie elevator in Brandon has been increased in capacity from 4,000 to 8,000 bushels per day. Over 20,000 bush- els per day on now be token in at this point. Portage Tribune Review : John Ingram threshed 4,606 bushels of wheat, the produot of a field containing 108 acres. This is an average yield of 45 bushels to the acre. The following municipal councils and reeves have written 0. N. Bell, secretary of the anti-disallowanee association, ex- pressing their approval of the constitu- tion of the commotion, and their hearty sympathy with its objects: The Muni- cipal 0ouncils of Neepawa, 111. Selkirk, Acklands, 'West Lynne and St. Norbert ; and Reeves Monary, of Cartwright, John McGregor, Lansdowne, Adam Forbes. Elm River, and John Renton, Deloraine. Several ear lode of range cattle east. bound arrived in Winnipeg on Thursday last from the west, A. reporter looked about the train and ascertained that the cattle, which were from the Northwest Cattle Co., were in magnificent condition notwithstanding the trying journey across the country, The animals ranged from three to five years and weighed on an average of about 1,500 pounds each, or possibly a trifle lighter, when it is considered that prairie gram has been their fare, and the opportunities for good luncheon en rode not of very great ex - °silence. The shipment will aggregate some 700 altogether. This is the first shipment ever made from the Calgary TaDge0 One of the most destructive evils of railway Monopoly, the groin blockade has again begun to manifest iteelf. At Carberry, out of an estimated crop of six hundred thousand bushels of wheat the Canadian Pacific Railway Company af. ter managing to move ten thousand bushels have had to cease work for want Of beat oars. The whole four elevators of that shipping point have received but one or for several days, and no others 'ap- pear to be coming to the rescue. One °looter is full and lying idle, and two others were expected to be filled by Thursday night. The price of wheat at Carberry has already fallen three mints, and if the elevators are not immediately relieved, it must become utterly unsale- able. The orop for export is estimated to include 10,000,000 bushels of wheat, 1,060,000 bushels of barley, 2,500,000 bushels of oats, 140,000 bushela of fax and 1,000,000 bushels of potatoes, o total surplus of 14,000,000 bushele. Already the supply of cars has fallen short, and ia evident that the C.P.R. will not be. gin to be able to,bandle the grain. With over 14,000,000 bushels of produce avail- able for export there will be required over 20,000 cam (averaging 700 bushels for all classes) M transport it, Allowing 20 oars to a train, 1,000 trains must be sup. plied to carry out the crop alone, to say nothing of the looal trade, and the ex- ports of °Mile, horses and dairy produoe. 'Under the most favorable circumstances even if the ears were unloaded on, the moment of arrival at their destination and if there were always a complete sup- ply of empties at all shipping points, it would take nine months to move the grain. Continual blockades are, there- fore certain. If any further argument against monopoly were needed, it is cer- tainly furnished by those facts. There is altogether too muoh work for one road to overtake, and there is plenty for sever- al more. The insatiable greed of the monopoly to which the Dominion Gov- ernment seems resolved to sacrifice any- thing and everything at the present moment, threatens the settlers with in- jury, how serious we do not know. Na - toe has given ns everything in marvell- ous abundance, and if loss and cruel dis- appointment is to take the place of pros- perity and thankfulness with many set- tlers this year, the unjust action of the Domiffion in disallowing our charters is alone to blame.—Manitoba Free Press. Perth County Notes. A. countryman was beaten oat of $20 by a couple of crooks at the Stratford Fair on Friday. E. T. Dnfton has been elected Colle- giate Institute Trustee in place of Jamie- son, of Stratford, who decamped some time ago. The office of the Stratford Times was damaged by fire and water the other night to the extent of $2,000. The fire originated in Prettie's paint rooms up stairs. Miss Tretheway, organist of the Central Methodist church, Stratford, was present- ed with a kindly worded address and purse of money by the members of the choir. A. branch of the 0.M.B.A. was organ- ized at St. Mary's the other day by Grand President D. J. O'Connor, asaist- ed by Medical Supervisor M. J. Hana- van and T. F. Quirk, all of Stratford. The branch will be known as No. 63. On Thursday last, James Hagan, of the 12th con. Morniogton, was returning home from Wellesley, when bis team ran away and killed him. His body was found upon the road about fotfr o'clock next morning. Deceased was about 45 years old. Perth County jail statistics show the total number of persons committed dur- ing the year was 158-136 males and 22 females. The number remaining in jail on Sept. 30 last was 17, of whore 10 were males. During the year 16 persons were committed as lunatics. The unfavorable weather seriously af- fected the gate receipts at the North Perth show at Stratford. The receipts for the first day were $50.15, and for the mond day 5311.79, making a total of $866.04. Last year the receipts were $797, or more than'double. Following are the prize winners in the speeding ring competitions at the Strat- ford Fair ;—Class one—Single roadsters, mile heat, Jno. Dempsey, Chas. Rankin. Class two—Single roadsters, E. J. Cor- coran, Jos. Rankin, W. H. & D. D. Hay; lady drivers, Mrs. him Forbes, Miss Jes- sie Easson. David Chalmers, of Poole, had among his exhibits at the Stratford show a curi- osity from the orchard of Wm. Chalmers, Musselburg, in the shape of a second crop of apples of the "Maiden's Blush" variety. The tree blossomed for the second time about the 12th of July, pro- duoing apples the size of a pigeon's egg. The late frosts, however, put a stop to their growth. In the course of his sermon, Sunday evening, Bev. Wm. Symth, of the Water. loo street Methodist church, Stratford, had occasion to reprimand some parties n the congregation for unbecoming be- havior. He said that it was not the first time he had had occasion to remonstrate with those who did not understand what they went to church for, other than to have s good time at the expense of the congregation, who went to church with 811 object, and who were prevented from attaining that object by the unbecoming levity of others, The annual meeting of the Stretford Curling Club was held on Saturday. The treasurer's report showed a membership of 19 and a sound financial standing. The following officers were re-elected :— President, T. E. P. Trew ; Vice -Presi- dent, John Welsh; Secretary -Treasurer, Chas. Puckett; Managing Committee, E. K. Wilmont, C. E. N. Smyth, H. M. Johnson, Clarence Young, Wm. May- nard ; representatives to the Ontario Curling Club, 0. Paokert, Stratford, and John Wright, Toronto; skips seleoted for the season A. 1'. McLaren, John Payne, T. E. P. Tretv, Wm, Maynard, John Welsh C. 'Young. Nine new mere. hers were proposed and received. The Farmer& Institute of Centre Bruce has called a public meeting, to bo held at Paisley on Ootober 21st, for the dis- mission of 0nrestrieted Reciprocity with the United States. Goldwan Smith, Val, alloy E. Fuller and other speakers are expected to bo present, THE BRUSSELS POST ile Ding Cull RIICCR Om. 14, 1867. lereaniernaranaiterMaMMOMMOSOMilartSweleSeelen2WCPSTMERZESPZIIMIFSLI Our stock of Groceeies, Provisions, and Fruits is large and well assort-, ed, being bought from. the Goading Grocery Houses in the Dominion at the Lowert Cash Prices, which we are selling considerably cheaper than those who have bought in the usual way of business. Teas, Coffees and Spices. Our Teas, Coffees and Spices consists of some of the finest grown, be- ing superior and better value than those offered with presents. Our 40c. Japan Tea and superior blended Coffee stands unrivalled. Crockery & Glassware. A. large assortment of Combination Dinner and Tea Sets, China, Dec- orated and. White Granite,Tea Sets, Decorated mid Plain Toilet Sets, and would call special attention to our Colored Toilet Sets at $8, also a large assortment of White Granite Goods at very low price& We are offering Extra Value in Glassware, being bought under special circum- stances. A Full Assortment of Lamp Goods. Bakery Department. Fresh Bread, Buns, Pastry, and a full assortment of Cakes always on hand, and of the finest quality. Wedding Cakes a Specialty, Agent fer Fleisehman,n, 4. Co's Compressed Yeast. QUALITY OUR LEADING FEATURE. Geo. Thomson. 1,000 PRESENTS G-I-CTMN AW AY with every Lb. Tea purchased from me, consisting of Cups and Saucers, Mustard Pots, Mugs, Jugs, &c. Come and See and be Convinced. W. COATS, New York Grocery. Dead on the Peddlers. Just fancy our Prices -35c., 37c., 40c., 50c., 60c., and a Hand- some Present with each lb., at W. COATS', New York Grocery. China Cup and Saucer. Will give you a Choice Japan Tea at 37ic. and nice China Cup and Saucer with every ib., at W. COATS', New York Grocery. China and Glassware. We would call special attention to our large and fancy stock of China and Glassware which is the largest and most varied in Brus- sels, which we are now opening, at W. COATS', New York Grocery. Fancy Crockery. We want every lady that lives within 1,000 miles of Brussels to ' call and see our stock of Fancy Crockery which is the choicest in the town. Call and see and pass judgment, at W. COATS', New York Store. Fancy China and. Glassware. Come and see our large and varied stock of Fancy China and. Glassware, whether yon purchase or not. We will consider it a favor if you call at W. GOATS', New York Store. RUINER OPENING F. 0. Rogers begs to announce that in consequence of the large amount of Millinery Orders on hand wo are unable this week to Make our Grand Display. will therefore not take place until Fay &Salidal,N.14 & 15 We invite every Lady to 001118 and View our Lerge and Varied Stock, comprising every Novelty of the Season. As we engage only First -Class Hands we are in a position to show All the Newest and lost Fashionable Styles, and at a Price to Suit Everybody. We hope every Lady will Keep the Opening Days in Mind ! and Gxvs USA. CALL as we are making every effort to Eclipse Any- thing ever before 86671 in Brussels. F. O. ROGERS- BOYINION BRE. THE PADLOCK! TIIJ PADLOCK. • _ oTeaCo PADLOCK. Our Stock has been sorted up for the FALL & WINTER TRADE ! and we ask for an inspection of it by the people of East Huron. Sash and Doors, Bzbilders' Hardware, Glass, Nails, Cow Chains,", Halters, Forks, Shovels, 4-e. on hand, and everything else requirsd by the public in our line. Our motto is Small Profits an Quick Iletunis and a Call will satisfy you that our prices are right. COME IN AND SEE US, A. M. McKay & Co., HARDWARE DEALERS.