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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-10-14, Page 88 THE OURON EX.POSITOR. 1 , Edward 1 Cash General Dealer in Farm and Dairy Produce, Will pay advanced prices for Fine Fall Butter n any quantity. Woufdalso advise holders of 1 irkin Butter to market hp same riot later than the end of September to be in time for export. CASH. oderich Street, Seaforth. /Anton Ofr poOltor. DISTRICT ANOTHER FIRE. — on Thursday aftern Messrs. Thomas He covered to be on fire casting and a spark nited the roof over -h ed at one time as if would go. The ala ever, and the emplo assisted by the High the fire in check un arrived, wheu the fi tinguished and no s ATTERS. bout three o'clock op, the foundry of dry & Son was dis- The men were ram the furnace ig- ad and things look - he whole building nt was given, how- ees of the foundry, School pupils, kept il the fire brigade e was speedily ex- rious damage, save a hole in the roof, wr done. THE PUBLIC SOH the monthly repert public school the fol of the average atten departmennfor the Mr. McFaul's, 37; Miss A. Cowan's, 49 49; Miss Edwards' 61:1; Miss. Killora Coulter's, 103. Thi age attendance of 4 568, the total numb meeting of the Boar OL.—Ancording to f the teachers of the owing is a statement lance given for each onth of September: iss Anderson's, 49; ; Miss K. Cowan's, 63; Miss Elder's, 's, 55; and Mrs. makes a total aver - 7 as compared with r on the roll. At a held on Tuesday about the ce4re of1 the farm, and was isolated from any other building. It was a large frame bank barn with stone stabling underneath, and had just been erected during the past summer, and even that day the carpenters had been at work in the; stable part finishing up the erection of the stalls, &c. At the time of the fire the barn contained the crop of about 7..) acres, consisting of un - threshed wheat and barley, besides a tot of green feed and some straw, also seve- ral farming implements including a land roller -and mowing machine. In the stables belovi were two breeding mares, a yearling cot and two spring colts, also fourteen Shropshire -down sheep. All these animals` were burned, and not an article or an4ria1 was saved from the* building. Fortunately, however, seve- ral of the best of the sheep were away at the Walkerton show, else, the whole herd would likely have been destroyed as they were usually kept in these stables. The fire originated in the upper part of the building and spread through that part with amazing rapidity, and nearly the whole of the top part of the building was consumed before the fire was communi- cated to the Stables at all, and had it not been for the heat and smoke and the fall- ing of the burning timbers and boards the stock might have been liberated after the people arrived at the scene of the fire. It is generally -supposed that both fires are the [work of an incendiary, and if so, the last is by far the most fiendish and diabolical, as the destraction of a building is nothing in comparison with the burning of dumb animals. Mr. Wilson had an insurance in the McKil- lop Mutual of $2,600 on the barn and contents, and the total loss will proba- bly exceed this amount by about one thousand d,ollars. night it was decided to offer re-engage- isent for next-yeari to all the present teachers at a small i crease of salary. Goon WORDS.—T e Clinton New Era of last week says: "By an event which j occurred on Wedne dee last our town loses one of its ver worthy and high- ly respected young ladies. We refer to the marriage of Mr. James watson, of Seaforth, to Miss Maggie, eldest daughter of Mr. John Leslie. The happy couple left en the noon train for Niagara Falls,. Buffalo and other eastern cities. The ceremony was per- formed in the prespnce of a number of i timate friends and relations by Rev. r Stewart, the ride being assisted Miss Jessie 01 ver and her eldest sister, Miss Hattie, and he by Messrs. John Steen of Sea orth, and Will D. Fair, of Clinton. 1 n their return they will make Seaforth heir abiding city." DEATH OT ANOT ER PIONEER.—Mr. John Lan dsboroug , Sr., of the 4th concession of Tuck rsmith,died on Tues- day last. Mr. La i dsborough has, for several years, been roubled more or less with an affection o the heart but until within the past six maths no serious re- sults were anticip ted from it. Since that time, however he has been very paerly and for six weeks he has been confined. to bed mo t of the time. Under these circumstance , therefore, the end was not unexpect d. Both Mr. Lands - borough and his f mily were fully pre- pared for the great change, and under such circumstances ldeath is robbed of more than half its sing. He was a native of Jiilrkewibrightsi tre,Scotland,and was the eldest son of t e late Wm. Lands - borough. He was in his seventy-fifth year, and came to his country with his parents and other embers of his family -in the year 1834. e then located the farm on which he -continued to reside until his death, hi brothers Samuel and James owning ano occupying the two adjoining farms, hile Robert has one about a mile dista t on the same conces- sion. Like the re t of the sturdy pion- eers who came fro I the same locality in Scotland and settle in this county, he took his farm whe it was an unbroken wilderness and he leaves it a fertile and comfortable homes ead. He was marri- .ed after coming tol this country, but his wife died about 19 Years ago. He had a family of eight eh Iclren but only three stirvive him, one s n and two daughter. He was a consisterlt member of the Pres- byterian church, arid for many years was an elder of Mr. drahaan's congregation in Egmondville. Lately, however, he has been con.necte Brueefield. In p Liberal, and was late Hon. Georg man of the most the strictest integ sense a good and remains were inte cemetery on Thur surriber turned 0 ate Of respect to t most worthy man with Union church, Mies he was a firm great admirer of the Brown. He was a nsullied eharacter, of rity and was in every worthy citizen. His red in the Harpurhey day, and a very large t to pay the last trib- e mortal remains of a. WIDE AWAKE.—The October Num- ber of Wide Awakeis fully up to the usual standard Besides the four serial stories it contains many interesting and instructive stories, sketches and poems, all by celebrated authors, not to men- tion the tangles which will afford endless amuse- ment and occupation for the young readers. Wide Awake is only $240 a year, and its superior as a magazine for young tplks Call not be found. D. Lonraor Company, Publishers. 1034-1 DRAWING CLASSES.L-The annual draw- ing class and night school, in connection with the Mechaniqs' Institute, will re -open on Wed- nesday, October 26, at 8 B. M., in the class room. The classes will be under the manage- ment of Mr. George Anderson, graduate of the Ontario Art School. As there is every chance of a large class, application should be made at once to the Librarian, who will furnish all par- ticulars. 1035-2 OATMEAL MILLS, SEAF'ORTH.—Our new roller mill in full operation this week. Highest prices for oats and two -rowed barley. Choice Oatmeal, Pot Barley and Feed for sale. WALTER THOMSON. 1035-1 POTATOES.—A car lot arrived of ex- tra choice Potatoes, grown on sandy ground, at Charlesworth & Brownell's, Seaforth. it was found as above stated. The goods were neatly tied up in two parcels and wrapped around with cloth taken from the store. There was quite a miscellan- eous and well -assorted pedlar's kit, con- sisting of neck -ties. gents' underwear and other such articles, together with to- bacco, sardines, biscuits, &c., taken from the grocery department. Every article missed from the store was found in these parcels, and they showed not only that the thieves had made a deliberate and leisurely selection, but that they knew just exactly what they wanted. As yet no clue to the identity of the guilty parties has been discovered, but the deliberate and bold manner in which they went about their business shows that they are daring and dangerous characters, and had they been caught in the,act, as they might well have been, they were prepared to defend themselves at all hazards. A COMMENDABLE ACTION.—We are ir, of the as cleared , and that et a purely ve tilt a nt of this will pay. on in Exe- d it is said s is being ill give the as pne of convenient which is and shed hly under - Lich favor - a reproach unity if a ot eucceed. res to this • is house as cted, as we of temper- ppreciation own sincer- giving him same for conduct a d Without saloon or the duty patronise to others a are sold th its sanc- ance hotel mmodation sold. This, tter for the informed that Mr. James W Royal Hotel in this town, out his entire stock of liquor hereafter he intends to cond temperance hotel. We beli house of public entertainm kind, if properly coaducted, There has been one in operat ter for two or three years, a a large and profitable busine done. We hope Mr. Weir experiment a fair trial. He th p . most comfortable and houses in town, attached ample and comfortable stabl accomodation, and he thorou stands his business. Under able circumstances it will be to the people of this com house of this character does If, therefore, Mr. Weir adh determination and conducts such a place should be cond believe he will, it is the duty ance people to show their of his efforts,as well as their ity in their principles, by their patronage. We say th all others who may try to hotel business legitimately the injurious and offensiv liquor appendage. It is of temperance people t these places in preference where it is known liquo either contrary to law or w tion. It is said a tempe can not supply as cheap- acc as a hotel where liquor is however, should not be a m consideration of temperan e people, as any man whose temperance principles are not more deeply seated than to per- mit a few cents on the price of a meal to influence him, is a mighty small man in every sense of the term except perhaps it may be physically. Besides this, if this statement be true, every person who profits by the cheaper acommoda- tion afforded by the liquor selling hotel receives a direct pecuniary benefit from the sale of liquor and renders himself, in a sense, responsible for the evils and miseries which the liquor traffic imposes upon humanity. This is a pesition which no honest or consistent temper- ance man will assume if he can avoid it. It is the duty, therefore, of all temper- ance people, or those who wish to en- courage temperance principles and w ho deplore the evils of intemperance, not only to support purely temperance hotels where they are established, but to do all in their power to encourage their establishment. We hope the ex- ample set by Mr. Weir, will be follow- ed by many others and that they will receive the encouragement and public approval they deserve. LOCAL BRIEF8.—The firsl snow of the -season fell on Tuesday last October 11. Mark it down.—Master William Stew Stewart, left here he has book-keeper. He is a clever and steadn young man and will, we have no doubtj do his native town and county credit broad.—Mr. Thomas Shelton, enginee monds' Mills, returned Cleveland last week, whe his examination before t Board of Engineers of that granted a first-class ce John G. Wilson has sold farm to Mr. F. Case for $6000, and Mr. Wilson ret dence and ten acres of Ian —Mr. Hugh Bell of this t his four months old c Mason's " Macalpine," Hawkshaw for $100. 11 wards offered $120 for it.—Mr. R. Mc- Taggart- has returned from Glengarry county, where he was engaged cheese - making all summer. He Isays the dry weather was much more severe and in- jurious down there than it was here, and as a result the cheese business there was a partial failure this season.—Rev. Mr. FROM DAKOTA.—Mr. Geo. Anderson, of Stanley, wag in! town on Saturday last. Mr. Anderson had just returned the previous evening from a trip to Northern MitsnesOta and Southern Da- kota, where his sons and other Huron friends are located. It is seven years since Mr. Anderson was there before, and had he not seen for himself he conld not believe that such a change could take place in so short a time. The country is now all thickly settled, and the farms are all regularly laid out and fenced and splendid farm buildings where seven years ago there was nothing but bare prairies and a shanty here and there. The roads ale° areall laid out , and graded, and seyeral thriving towns and g villages , where there was not a hanise a few years- ago. Besides this, most farmers have good` horses, a full supply of farming implements and con- siderable other stock, and there is scarce- ly a farmer who does not ride to market in his covered buggy. Mr. Anderson says that his sons, have now, afterlabout eight years labor, as comfortable homes as he had after 30 years toil in this coun- try. The crops have been good nearly every year but this, and this year the average yield of wheat will not be over 18 bushels per acre on account of the dry weather in the spring. The worst fea- ture of the country is the laxness with which the Sabbath is observed in many quarters, as it is qiiite a common thing to see threshing machines at work and other callings pursued on that day. —Mr. Wm. McIntosh, of Kinburn, recently- returned home after hav- ing spent most of the summer among former Huronites. Mr. McIntosh liked the country very much, and he says all -those who went there irons this vicinity are doing well, and although the wheat crop is a partial failure this year, yet the people are still cheerful and are pre- paring to put in just as much next sea- son. Mr. McIntosh spent most of the time with Mr. Jas. Elliott, formerly of Flullett, working at his trade. Mr. Elliott is an extensive builder and con- tractor of Sheldon, and has erected all the principal buildings in that town and vicinity. He is always anxions to get hold of a Canadian workman; as he says they are much better and more reliable thau the natives of the soil. Old Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh enjoy better health there than they did here, and seem to be well satisfied with the country. _ FIRE.—About s flay evening of las was raised and that time of t changed into commotion and excite- ment. The scene l of the fire was found to be Pillman's carriage shop, which is situated on Main street, immediately of Commerce bufid- igade was soon on the services were not re - ails of water soon ex- mes. The fire origiri- f the interior of the p and spread so rapid - of the building was ed before the flames . There ad been no fire in the shop hat day and how it originated is a mYstery, and can only be explained by the fact that it was set on fire maliciously. A windpw at the back of the building, and/ just above where the fire originated; had been raised and in that corner was some saw- dust which had been saturated with coal oil, as the smell of the coal oil was quite discernible even the next day.— On the same night, about 12 o'clock, the alarm was gain raised, and the vivid glare which lighted up the northern part of the town, showed too clearly that the alarm The scene of the discovered to be Wilson, which middle of his fa town. Before a the building th ven o'clock on Thurs- week the fire alarm he ordinary quiet of e evening was soon south of the Ban ing. The Fire B spot, but their "aired, as a few p tinguished the fie ated in a corner wood -working sh ly that the inlaid considerably char were extinguishe was not a false one. re this time was soon he barn of Mr. D. D. vas located about the m which adjoins the y person could reach lire had advanced so far as to be entirely beyond control and the flames and smoke were so intense that no !person could get near it, so that no hing could be done i to save either th building or contents, and the large cr wd of people had to stand and look on at the work of destruction. The., building was situated gramme will be outnext week, and we hope she may have a full house.—Miss Tait, milliner, has returned after her vacation and reSumed business over Mr. W.Neal's store, Where she will be happy to meet her old customers and as many new ones as will call on her.—Mr. Stephen Lamb has purchased from his father Edward Lamb, the southwest half of lot 23, con. cession 10, Morris, for $1300. Mr. Lamb has 'got a good bargain and has now a farm of about 125 acres. Wroxeter. ACCIDENT. —A very painful accident happened to John Simmons, son of Mr. Chas. Simmons, of this place. He was workiisg in Harriston on Wednesday, 5th inst., for a Mr. Nelson, and was in the aet of putting the collar on one of the harses when it turned and bit him in thelface, making a fearful gash from the lip to the temple, almost destroying the sight of the eye, the knock, along with the loss of blood, leaving him in an in ensible condition until Friday aftern on. He was brought home on Mond y last, and is doing as well as can be expected, but it will no doubt leave b. bad scar. We sympathize with the fainily in their trouble, more on ac- count of Mrs. Simmons being an invalid for ne rly a year, not being any distance from Su we a Smith, father of Rev. A. E. Smith, pas- tor of the Methodist church in this place. We are not able to give any par- ticulars in regard to his death, not hav- ing seen Mr. Smith since he returned from the funeral. The pulpit of the Methodist church was ably filled on Sunday evening last by Mr. Kerr, of r art, second son of Mr; Alex for St. Paul on Monday, w secured a good situation as ROBBERY.—Between two and three o'clock on Saturday morning last, the store of Messrs. Duncan & Duncan in this town was broken open and goods to the value of Pearly $100 carried off. About the hour *tamed Mr. Lusby, the night watchman; was corning up Main street on his regular roands, and when opposite Mr. Pickard's south, store he noticed two men standing in front of Duncans' store. As he approached they crossed over to Good's 'corner and then went along towards Victoria Square. Suspecting that all was nnt right he fol- lowed after them and called to them to stop. With this they fired a couple of shots from a revolver and commenced to run. Mr. Lusby returned the fire and pursuedthem as fast as he could, and was gaining on them when they t...ont under the shade of the trees near Mr. D. Johnson's residence and he lost sight of them. Be then returned to Min, Dun - can's store and found that the large pad- lock with which the front door was fast- ened had been pried off, and a lamp was lighted inside of the clathing store. On investigation it was found that the clothing and fancy goods department had been pretty thoroughly ransacked, showing that the burglars must have been in the premises a considerable time, but as the window blinds weee down the light was not visible from the street. On Saturday forenoon two bundles con taining the whole of the st?en goods were found in a yard adjoini a house on the street that runs along Ito the rear of the Catholic church. The!thieves, no doubt, expecting that they Were being pursued, in order to get rid cif the stolen property, threw it over the finice, where ' at VanEg- home from e he passed e Examining city, and was tificate.—Mr. Silver Creek the Isum of ins the resi- adjoining it. wn has sold It, sired by o Mr. Wm. e was after- er own home for that time. DEN DEATH.—With many regrets nounce the sudden death of Mr. the flu Bela Post, every one speaking highly o the discourse. - RETURNED HOME.—NN b\ e are glad to 71 welcome home Mr. R. iller, who has just iTturned from the Old Sod, looking as if ithe trip had done him good. Ile looks laf3 if he had enjoyed himself, but arently glad to get home. Mr. A. son, who went with him, does not returning for some, thne yet. is ap L. Gi inten We hepe he is enjoying himself. Belgrave. Ju4n received a first-class stock of Boots nd Shoes. See our fashionable stock of Dry G cheap cent. I apples BR attended considering the disagreeable wet day.—John Etcher has had his buggy top smashed to pieces by being upset. Tops cause a reat many mis- haps, thereby making work for the car- riage builder who says it is good for trade.—Mrs. Handstaff, of Hamilton, spentthree days last week with her eon - in -lane A. Taylor.—Mrs. Wm. Dunlop, wife slowl of pl Sperling, of Clinton, will cational sermon in the Me next Sabbath forenoon at —Mrs. James Beattie i after visiting her parent for three weeks.—Messrs.G. A. Reeves & Brothers, dealers in lightning rods of this town put up 18 points on Biernes Hotel in Walton on Saturday last.—On Tuesday last as Mayor Beattie was pass- ing one of the hotels in town, he noticed that a disgraceful fight was in progress in the bar -room. Although there were a number of persons present no one seensed to make any effort to secure peace. The Mayor stepped in and separated the combatants, and a threat to have them locked up soon quieted the turbulent spirits.—The regular meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 7.30 p. in. All temperance friends are invited.--411aptain Nellie Smith of the Salvation Army, and daughter of Mr. John Smith, gave a most earnest address ii last Sabbath night. Sh pressive speaker and is —Master George Fisher, who has been in THE EXPOSITOR office for the past three years, left for Atranta,Georgia, on Tues- day last, where he has secured a situa- tion.—Mr. M. Robertsonl has been laid up for some days with a Severe attack of reach an edu- hodist church he usual hour. home again in Markdale ods, all selling fast, because they are sold for produce at top prices, and five per ss for cash. P. S.-6,000 pounds of dned wanted. A. Tama. 1035 EFS.—Our fair was good and well f our respected cheese maker, is recovering from a severe attack urisy.—J. B. Gilmour and Jana - ped the light fantastic in the hall last Friday evening. The entertainment was got up in good style by several violinists who reside here.—Several of our citizens attended the fair at Blyth this week, being the last of the season.—Division Court on the 27th inst.—The receipts at the gate at the East Huron show this year were $70 less than last year.—Mrs. D. Ferguson has purchased the house from John Angus near the school.—Last week Brussels had a big time with wed- dings, the Rev. Mr. Ross conducting three, and Rev.Mr.Swann one.—Lawyer Mabee, of Listowell, spent last Tuesday in town.—Burt Jackson is slowly recov- ering from hist long attack of typhoid fever. — Rev. S. Jones re- turfied home last week after a lengthy visit among old friends around Clifford. —Since the Canadian Pacific Railway came to Wingham the rate by. the car has been reduced in Brussels. So much for competition.—The Grey plowing match promises to be good this year as liberal prizes are to be offered. It is to be held on the farm of Thomas Davidson near Cranbrook. than Saddler are still on the sick list.— Quite a number from Belgrave took in the Blyth fair on Wednesday. Kinburn. A GOOD COLT.—Mr. Geo. Dale, of the 2nd concession, of Hullett, has sold to his ijeighbor, Mr. Thos. McMichael, his prize stallion foal, "King of the West," for $60. This colt is said by cotnpetent judges to be one of the best colts in the county of Huron. He has taken several first . prizes this fall. He was sired by McEwen's "Renton Boy." Mr. Dale is fast becoming one of the leading horse breeders in thia section, and we are glad to know he is Making it pay. An OLD FRIEND. —Mr. John Williams, who,for many, years was engaged in the wagon -making business in this place, and 't,vas a prominent and enthusiastic temperance Worker, but who now re- side e in Michigan, near Sault • Ste. Marie, is at present in this vicinity. Mr. Williams has a good farm within convenient distance of the Sault, and he likes the country and is doing well. He is taking back with him a number of good sheep, and has purchased a very fine mare from Mr. Cole, of the post - office store, Which he will also take to his 'farm. He says there are lots of Canadians settled around him, and many from Huron, and most of them are doing well. the Barracks is a most im- uch in earnest. WANTED.—One Coatmaker and two Pant and Vestmakers. Apply to E. R. EvaNs, Merchant Tailor, Hensall. 1033 Mn. JAMES E. TROYER would beg to inform the inhabitants of Hensall and suround- ing country that he has recently purchased out the Grocery, Flour and Feed business lately car- ried on by R. A. McIntyre, and has, in addition thereto, a very fine stock of new Teas, sugars, and a fine supply of new Fruits, such as Raisins, Currants, all of which he is prepared to sell at rook bottom prices. A choice stock of confec- tionary, canned fruits and patented medicines always kept on hand, Oysters also in bulk or by the can. Butter and Eggs taken in exchange for goods. N. B.—I am prepared to purchase any quantity of White beans and dried apples paying the highest prices therefor. 10354 SCRAPS.—Our business men report trade as being very good for the seasou of the year and the rather bad state of roads owing to the recent and long con- tinued rains.—The new addition to our railway station is now completed as far as the carpenter work is concerned and presents a very good appearance, and the workmen are now engaged in re - shingling the old building. When this 's completed and the whole nicely paint- ed we will have one of the nicest and best station -houses and sheds on the line.—Mr. J. P. Marshall has the brick- work of his new store adjoining his brick block nearly all completed.—Mr. J. A. Ingram, of the Hensall bakery and grocery, who has been in Manitoba for the past few months, returned home this week looking benefitted by the change and rest. Mr. • H. Ingram, miller, of Aylmer, was here this week visiting his father, Mr. G. Ingram.—Messrs. F. and M. Godfrey left here the end of last week for Toronto, the former to resume his studies in the medical college, and th( latter to commence studies at the University.—Mrs. G. Murray, who has been in London for the past few weeks visiting her son, returned here this week.—Mr. Wood, of near Bayfield, was in the village this week visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. A. McPherson.—A number of our prominent vilagers, with commendable enterprise, have formed 'themselves into an association for the purpose of securing grounds for a driv- ing park and have, we believe, leased a vary fine tract of land for that purpose from Mr. John Gilchrist, of the town- ship of Hay, who likes to see good sports carried on. We understand the association intend having the grounds laid out and fenced this fall. And as good men are in office we have no -doubt everything will be carried, out in good order. hunbago.—Mr. and bireOtobert Lums- den have returned hdrne.3after spending a couple of weeks very pleasantly with friends in Hamilton. "ladies ".—Miss Zellah Esler and Miss Thereasa Dunn who, under the tuition of Mr. R. Ross, were successful in secur- ing a 3rd class certificate are now attend- ing Goderich Model School. We under- stand that the former of these has secured a school in Stephen at a good salary. The taking of their certificates without attending a High School speaks volumes for themselves as students, and for their teacher as a teacher.—Mr. Wm. Thirsk is off on a visit to friends in Dakota.—Old Mr. Hardwick is much better, and we hope to soon see him round again.—Com. Hills Green. REMOVED.—Mr. William Sherritt,f or- inerly of this place, removed from here With his family last week to the town- ship of Stephen,. near Efarpley. Mr. Sheritt has purcased a farm there and intends engaging in that oecupation here- after. His many friends here will wish him continued prosperity in his new home. There are now two vacant houses in the village which will be rented or sold. If any person desires a nice, quiet Spot in which to live; now is their chance. A NOTABLE EVENT.—A social event of more than ordinary importamee,occurred at the residence of Mr. Francis Coleman, near here, on 'Wednesday of last week. On that day Mr. and Mrs. Colefnan lost two of their daughters and gained two sons. Their daughters Sarah Ann and Angeline Etta, were united in marriage to Messrs. George Reid, of Varna, and James Elgie, of Tuckersmith. The knot was tied firm and secure by Rev. Mr. Fears of Hensall. Both gentlemen are estimable and well-to-do young men of the neighborhood, and while theyareto be congratulated on their choice the young ladies are equally fortunate. We wish them all a long,happy and prosper- ous life. Brussels. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.—Mr. John Givings, of Walton, who is opening up business at Ili,ithburn, near Belleville, bought a large con- signp-ent of Boots and Shoes from A. R. Smith last week, -and has also made arrangements with him to supply his trade with Overcoats and Rearlymade Clothing. This shows where the cheap zoods are to be got in Brussels. A. It. Smith has still enough left to supply the whole trade of Brussels and surrounding country. A. R. Sinith is paying 200 per lb. and up for good butter. 1035 THE SHOW. —The annual fall show of the East Huron Agricultural Society was held here on Thursday and Friday of last week. On both' clays the weather was wet and anfavorablm Friday, the second and principal day, the rain came down in torrents nearly all forenoon, -but towards noon it cleared off nicely, and the afternoon was as pleasant as could be desired. Notwithstanding these serious draw -backs,. however, there was an excellent show and a fair attendance although !both would have been much larger had the weather been nice. In the hall there was the largest and best display we have seen. The ladies de- partment was somewhat light, but in. everything else there was keen competi- tion and an abundant display. In dairy products there was a magnificent dis- play. We may here mention that the churning competition -did not amount to much as there was only one competitor, but she did her work well and in short order. The show in the field was. fully equal to that in the hall. In horses and cattle there was a marked improvement over former years, nearly every class - being well filled and many very superior animals in each. There was a fair show of sheep and a particularly large show of swine, while poultry was somewhat light. In iinplements there were not so ma.ny sbowii as usual. On the whole the show was a most creditable exhi- bition of the products of the districts, and while it was much ahead of former eXhibitions in many departments it was Walton. O'Conner, of Brussels, has a large class of pubils learning to play on the organ and piano, of which teacher. Her Friday evening ol house. There gers. The pro - she is an -accomplished _entertainment is to be o the 21st inst.,in the sch will be a good staff of si Bruoefield. COW DIED.—Messrs. John and Peter Cameron of the 4th concession of Stan- ley had the misfortune to lose a valuable thoroughbred shorthorn cow the other day. With the aid of two veterinary surgeons she gave birth to a dead calf, which caused her death. She was pur- chased a few years ago from Mr. Thos. Russel, Usborne, and her death is a heavy loss to the Messrs. Cameron. OCTOBER 14, 1887. E. McFaurs Special Departments, Sunshine. • LOCAL NEWS.—The heavy rains of last week have thoroughly moietened the -surface of the dry ground, but will not raise the springs very much yet.— The farmers are winding up threshing and fall plowing.—Potatoes and turnips are a very light crop with most farmers this year.—Mr. W. Michie took in the excursion to Detroit on Friday and re- turned on Monday. AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR.—Consider- able excitement was caused in this vicinity when it became known that Jas. Seale, a farmer of the 6th line of Morris, had. three head of cattle stolen from his premises one day last week. Mr.- and Mrs. Seale were away from home at the time, and although the hired man missed the cattle no particular search was -made till Mr. Seale returned, -when he traced the cattle as far as Clinton, and hearing that a farmer in the vicinity had pur- chased some cattle from a man by the name of Colclough, a neighbor of Mr. Seale, Mr. Seale went to the farmer's place and identified the cattle as the ones he had lost. Colclough was imme- diately arrested and tried at Clinton on Thursday of last week, and as the evi- dence against him was so clear he was committed to Godgich jails to further await his trial. He came up before the County Judge at Goderich on Saturday and was acquitted, the evidence being insufficient to secure conviction. [The above was intended for last week but war, not received in time.] Mantles, Dress Goods, Silks and Plushes, Stanley. PERSONALS.—Mr. W. J. Armstrong and his brother have gone to Toronto to attend the Medical Clallege again.—Mr. James Campbell is building a fine resi- dence on his farm; he will soon have it completed. A SOCIAL.—The gravel bee social held at the residence of Mr. John Gilmour on Friday evening last, was a great success in every respect. The music furnished by J. and G. Gilmour was charm -dug to the ears of music lovers, and as the sweet strains floated through the different apartments that were thrown open for the occasion, the gal- lant young gravelers came forth with their best girls on their arms and were soon whirling away in the mazy waltz. A sumptuous repast was served at 12.30 a. m., and was duly appreciated by all. At about 1.45 a. m. the entire company repaired to the drawing room, where they gave a unanimous vote of thanks to the host and hostess for the pleasant evening and bountiful luxuries they had enjoyed. They also gave a vote of thanks to Mr. G. 0. Cook for his valuable services, to which Mr. Cook replied, in his usual affable manner, en- tertaining the company for a short time by giving an addrese touching lightly` on Commercial Union. After Mr. Cook's address the party broke up and all retired to their respective homes, wishing that Mr. and Mrs. Gilmour might for many years enjoy the benefits of the newly spread gravel.—T. J. S, Smallwares, 86c. A Colin p.etent Lady Is in charge of our Mantle Department. E. McFAUL, SEAFORTH: bonds, etc., in his possession be- longing to the municipality. The clerk was instructed to -notify Mr. David Scott, pathmaster, to correct an error in an order given by him for gravel amounting to $10 and to refund the money to the treasurer. The clerk was also instructed to notify the follow- ing partiesto meet the reeve on the 2nd and 3rd concessions at lot 15, on Friday the 14th inst., at 10 o'clock a. in,, te arrange, if possible, for the constuction of a ditch or drain -from said plaee through their lands in, accordance with the Ditches and Watercourses Act of 180, viz: Joseph Dennin, John Kale, James Carlow, Martin O'Reilly,Timothy Ryan, Tobias Nash, Mrs. Nash, James Calder, and. James McIntosh, It was resolved that in the event of Patrick Carlon, owner of lot 11, concession 2, failing to agree to dig a diteh or drain through said lot, the reeve be authorized to call in the engineer. The next meet- ing of council will be held at McNa- mara's Hotel on the !alit Monday in Oc- tober. A MoKtaeon Boy Hononan.—Mr. John Scarlett, of this township, ex - County Master of the Orange _Order, South Huron District, was entertained at a complimentary fsupper_ at Clinton on Friday evening last by a large num- ber of the prominent members of the Order and was presented with a com- plimentary address, accompanied by a handsome and costly silver tea servicers The presentation was made in recog- nition of Mr. Scarlett's long, faithful, and untiring services in the interests ef the Order. This handsome recognition of his services by his brother Orange- men must be very gratifying to the re- cipient, as it is highly creditable to him. We hope he may be long spared in health to enjoy hie beautiful present. THE SABBATH SCHOOL CONVENTION.— The first convention under the auspices of the Stanley and Tuckersmith Union Sabbath School Association was held in, Union church, Brucefield, on Wednes- day of last week. Theiweather was not very favorable, but there was a goal at- tendance of delegates, and at both the forenoon and afternoon sessions the at- tendance of listeners was very fair. The mass meeting of the children in the evening was a very interesting affair,and the church was filled by a most atten- tive audience. The children were ad- deessed by Revs. Messrs. Jamieson and Acheson, in the absence of Revs. Messrs. McDonald. and Howell. The various subjects on the programme were ably in- troduced by the several parties appoint- ed, and each one elicited an interesting and instructive discussion. The Con- vention was a success in every respect, and augurs well for the future good which may yet be accomplished by this Association. Rev. Mr. Simpson was re- elected President as it was universally reeognised that he is the right man for the place, and much of the success at- tending this meeting is due to his energy and self-sacrificing exertions. The next Convention will be held in the Presby- terian church, Kippen, in January next. The pleasure of the proceedings was much enhanced by the excellent music furnished by a choir nnder the leader- ship of Mr. J. Jamieson. We have been furnished with a full report of the pro- ceedings, but not in tims for this issue, and must leave it over until next week. not noticeably inferior in any. The list of successful competitors will be found o4 the 6th page of this issue. RRIEFs.--The Brussels Budget has its first issue this week.—Mrs. Smith, of Winnipeg, is visiting her sister Mrs. T. Fletcher.-11Irs. G. A. Powell is visiting old friends in town.—Reeve McCracken has 'been inflicting some fines on the boys this week for disturbing the Army, and bad language.—The Salvation Army are having a jubilee on Friday of this week in the town hall.—A number trip - Blake. LOCAL DoT8.-0ur wholesale house has made but few shipments, and our re- tail merchant reports trade dull.—Our local paper the "Telegraphic News," edited by 0. Windsor, is now defunct,— plant for sale.—It is rumored that our worthy tailor, Mr. Dunbar', is preparing for the winter. Fair fingers will soon be seen assisting him to sew on buttons, as well as relieving him of the lighting of his morning fire, baking his bread and arranging his little chairs.—" Fulton," the monarch of the turf, has returned to his own stable again looking as of yore. We give him a hearty welcome back.— Our creamery has shut down for this season. —Mr. Regan, who is now teach- ing in the vicinity of Goderich, has been engaged to teach our school at a yearly salary of $425.—Mr. R. Ross who has taught our school for the last three years has resigned. He is an able and pains- taking teacher, and by his kind manner and genial affable disposition he has won the affection and esteem of this section, and is a general favorite with both old and young, particularly with the young Dublin. - A BAD STATE OF AFFAIRS.—DEAR Ex- POSITOR,—It may not be out of place to call the attention of the public to the shameful conduct of some of the illicit dealers in liquor -in this village. No later than last week a young man who is ad- dicted to excessive debauches fell into the hands of the 'philistines. After getting a thorough interior soaking of the fiery fluid in the Scott Act county hotel, which produced a species of para- lysis, the high-toned landlord had the unfortunate subject , of his prescription ejected, and with hie own hands poured a pail of cool, refreshing water on his- patient,and with an energy which would . be laudable if exercised in a better cause, kicked and maltreated the unfortunate individual in so brutal a manner that a feeling of indignation in the community is aroused against him. As soon as the victim recovered copaciousness and the partial use of his, limbs, he crawled across the road to another den, where the law is also at defiance and was treat- ed in a worse mariner, if possible, than at the place of his irst exploit. If this injured and deSpised individual does not invoke the aid, of the law against these habitual violaters of it, he will not have much sympathy in future for any mishap of this natare that may befall him. Now, a word for those whose duty it is to look after Bach things. The pro- hibitionists of Hurdin boast of their great success in restricting the liquor traffic. People at a distance unacquainted with the actual state of affairs may believe thern,but those of us who are eye -witnes- ses of what happens in that part of Huron adjoining ourselves, can bear testimony - that the condition of things under the Scott Act is not what it hat beea painted. It is equally true in the coun- ties where the license system prevails, that the eyes of the officers who are paid for enforcing the law are not alwaya open, if we may judge from the circum- stance that it is the persons dealing under license who are the most closelY watched, whilst the gentry who contrib- ute nothing to the revenue, but much to - the misery and demoralization of the people, escape scott free.—Nemesis. McKillop. FARM SOLD.—The Craig farm on the llth concession of McKillop, has been sold to Mr. Moses Hannah for the sum of $5,000. It contains 100 acres and is a cheap place at this figure. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—A Gospel Temperance meeting was held in Cavan church, Winthrop, on last Sunday even- ing. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Musgrave presided, ,and addresses were delivered by several members of the Seaforth Good TempTars lodge. There was a fair attendance. FARM RENTED.—The M essrs.Tyerman Brothers have rented their farm on the 9th concession of McKillop, to the Messrs. Chesney Brothers, for a term of five years, at an annual rental of $400. _The farm contaips 150 acres. The Messrs. Chesney have got a good farm, and Messrs. Tyerman have secured good tenants. They will have a clearing out auction sale of their stock and imple- ments on Thursday next, the 20th inst. Council, DOINGS.—At the last meeting of McKillop council an applicatian from Mr. John Dickson for compensation for roadway through his farm property, made by the District Council,was heard, but the council decided not to take any action in the matter. Mr. Francis Case. was awarded $25 for damages on account of his horse having broken through a bridge a few weeks ago. The proposal of Robert Beattie to , repair Murdie's bridge for $75 was accepted. The by-law for levying and collecting the county, township and school rates, was read and passed. The resignation of Mr. Joseph Dennin, as collector, was accept- ed, and Mr. Adam Hays was appointed in his stead. The Clerk was instructed to correspond with Mr. D. S. Campbell, former township engineer, asking him to deliver up to the Clerk all papers, Hay. COUNCIL MEETING.—At a meeting of the council, held on Saturdey, 8th inst., the 'Reeve was instructed to inspect that part of Zurich drain opposite lot 19, north boundary, and if found enlarged and deepened according to specifications to pay contracting parties for their labor. Moved by Mr. McEwen, seconded by Mr. Heyrock, that the sureties of the collector be approved and his bond be accepted and deposited with the clerk. Moved by Mr. Heyrock, seconded by Mr. Kalbfieisch, that the clerk be in- structed to notify Mr. Spackman, agent of the Canada Company, to clean out the ci eek running through lot 5, concession 17. A grant of $5 was allowed Mrs Houseas charity. The collector was instructed to begin his work on Monday, 10th of October. After passing a few accounts the council adjourned to meet, on Saturday, November 12th, ;0613111ral F411 84 SOLON] Iteady for Ins' iss Goods, ja all the latebt antles an OIoth Wn never before had stain Corsets, Glove billings, 1E1)1 tons, etc., - varieti Underclothing, Shawls, Flann ets, At the very lowest 0,heap Ca OF Roffman SEAFOr Agehts for Butteric tent, Sheets and Bo styles. —1-14113, Janet Pols° sitobleolifitfttleeencoatotraegse_oin Ytobicoke, a few mile Shweae'lwth7, being sa.6it to $151000 ,and $20,000. libeinseten7eidasu f.eafodo,:hdl irahV3'iutier8ligg:ae_ the was in Toronto ttrychnine from Me.ss Co. for which she di mune and said she int destroy rat& The oa be assigned f or the de recently been taken chase of a horse, .$100—or about zn70 m Wa$ worth—and that seemed to trouble her Polson had been for ti in the house where si hand died suddenly about ten years ago. hrother at _Georgeto Meant Forest. She s Witn. 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