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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-12-02, Page 5arta that Set °. Y., M. Meaa, 8- P- 9, ning, yr aa ar- Sea- .1 re- re- , be taaltr- af af the 1.0k, .00, tors their wa 'Lasse for for g Law tion lions firm 'hag des', ncil ed his ales' .1'111e her ter 1 by re - an i . ng out .aBy the heir ,dis- en' eid the ad- dess p,of Isere the baa Paya any roof •eskt, for Nro. the 5roa this, it our ate r is. ex [r8. ery ng - son for dr. ion ey ;tta •!y'a est, tole, ads Ma, Ian irnaas le nae SaS a gel aar in D. tm, he aad be re is- it- ta, ate re aig ,as (ea g„ at - he ,of :ea 0" ar 4 DECEMBER 2, 1887. •••• , THE HURpN EXPOSITOFt. • 5 Hullett. .A COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE. -- Mr. John Anderson is handbag a commodious and handsome house on his farm, on the boundary, near Blyth. It is a large one and the curious are wondering what John intends to do with it. They don't think he is building it to rent Perhaps some nice young lady could give them the desired information. Mr. Garrett on the gravel road near the Blyth cemetery has just completed a neat little residence an his farm. Belgrave. GREAT CLEARING SALE.—Till the 1st of January, before taking stock, A. Taylor is now offering over $1.0,000 worth of fashionable gads, comprising- Dry Goods of every descrip- tion, Clothing, Overcoats, Hata Caw, Furs, Babes, Beats. Shoes, Crockety, Glassware, Wall papers and Patent Medicines, at SO cents on the dollar for cash on purchases of one dollar and ispwards. Groceriea and Hardware as cheap as the cheapest. Top prices paid for produce, all kinds wanted. Come all and secure the best -value in the country. A_ TAYLOR, Belgrave. BRIER-3.—George Tyner, sr., aged 86 years, died on Thursday last of old age. flis funeral was delayed till Sunday .awing to his son James being away from - home on business. The funeral sermon was preached by the new incumbent of Trinity church, Rev. Mr. Thomas, of Ansa Craig. Although the day was eery wet the funeral was largely attend- ed. His son George is not expected to long survive him as he is getting very weak„ --James Anderson's eldest daugh- ter is very low and not expected to re- coven—There is going to be another free ball and supper at the Royal Hotel, December 2nd.—Money is rolling in for the cheap goods at A. Taylor's. ON Tuesday first, November 29th, "The Clinton Glee Club," under the able leader- ship of G. F. Oakes, Esq.., will give one of their popular entertainments in the Fansville Metho- dist Church. Doors open at 7 o'clock, enter- tainment to commenee at 7.30. Admission 25 cents, children 10 cents. Proceeds in aid of the Parsonage Fund. Come one, come all and en- joy a rare literary and musical enterfainment. By order of the Conamittee. Wit. CALDWELL. 1041 AcanoEs-r.—On Monday morning as Mr. Chas. Ingram, who is employed at this station, Was assisting the train men in the way.of coupling he had the mis- fortune to get his hand caught, severely injuring the same. We are pleased to say, however, that it is expected he will be able to resume his duties in the course of a couple of weeks. BRIEPa. — Winter in this part has apparently set in in good earnest, as far as frost is concerned, but as yet we have not had snow enough to make good sleighing,—The literary and musical en- tertainment given by the Clinton Glee Club,in the Fannsville Methodiat church; on Tuesday evening of this week, was largely attended and much appreciated. The programme which was a long one was alike well selected and rendered throughout. The proceeds amounted to over $50.—The Misses Morrison of this place were in Bayfield, on Wednesday, attending a fashionable tin anniversary. wedding party.—We-are pleased to state that the Rev. 0. H. Bridgeman, of St. Paulachurch, is recovering fr 1,e his late illness and expects to be able to resume his pastoral duties this. week.—Mr. A. Sherrill, of Dakota, and who is well and favorably known here, is home at pres- ent on a visit, looking hale and hearty. PERSONAL. —We regret that we are soonabout to lose from our midst one of our old a.nd respected townsmen. We refer to Mr. A. S. Case, Principal of School Section No. 10, Hay, and who has acted in the capacity of teacher for a number of years, giving excellent satis- faction and winning for himself at the same time the confidence, friendship and esteem of a large circle of friends, and while we refer to the fact of his having tendered his resignation as teacher we would say that it is only for the reason that he wishes to engage in the mercan- tile business and that also at the solici- tation of many of his friends in Cromarty and neighberhood, at which village he has recently rented a store which is just being finished and which will afford every convenience for the carrying on of a general store business. We under- stand that Mr. Case has his new stock already shipped and intends opening up the same next week, and we unite •with his many friends here in wishing him every success in his new departure. Hibbert. FARM PURCHASED.—Mr. James Allen, of the lith concession, has purchased a 200 acre farm 31 miles south of Farqu- har. He has been offered $6,800 for his 100 acre farm, but has not yet accepted it. If he sells, it is his intention to re- move to his new home in the township of Usborne. ACQUITTED. -- Charles and Joseph Henry, sons of Jahn Henry, formerly of Glenquaich, Hibbert, but now liv- ing near Rapid City, in the Northwest, were accused some months ago of shoot- ing an Indian. They were tried last week in Brandon, and were acquitted, the evidence not substantiating the charge. AecaDENT.—On Wednesday of last week, David Hackney, son of Alex. Hackney, while at sehool in section No: 5 met with a painful accident. At noon he and his schoolmates were play- ing foot ball, and when running after the ball he was pushed, and fell, some of the other boys falling on him. The muscles of one of his legs were badly twisted. He was taken home and Dr. Irving called in. It will be per- haps two months...before he will be able to be around again. Fiala Soma—Mr. B. Hogarth has s.old his farm on the 10th concession of Ribbert to a Mr. Kerslaake from the township of Darlington. The farm con- tains 150 acres, and was sold for $11,000, and Mr. Hogarth retains possession until. next October and consequently gets an- other year's crop, which is equal to at least Tao more. It is a good price, but the farm is one of the best in this part of the country; it is in fine ordenand has on Jt splendid buildings.. Mr. Hogarth has purchased six lots from Mr. Moir, on the Main street in Elensall, and intends building a. comfortable brick residence there next summer and, will retire to that bright hamlet to spend the remain- der of his days in comfort and ease. He has well earned his retirement, and bis many friends will unite with us in wish- ing himself and Mrs. Hogarth many years of health to enjoy the comforts and pleasures of life their early industry now enables them to procure. —Mr. George Awty, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Mitchell, was found dead in his room at the Royal hotel in that town on Thursday afternoon last week. He had been around as usual on WedUesday, and his non-appearance at the table suggested looking in his room. He was found ly- ing dead on the floor, life having appar- ently been extinct for Seine hours. Mr Awty had been a residett of Mitehe11 for 31 years and was in his 72nd year, He was never married, and was posses- sed of considerable means.t Perth Items. A respectable German farmer of Logan, named Diehl, died last week after a few hours' illness. —There has been quite an exodus of young men from St Mary's and vicinity to the Michigan lumber wtiods within the last month. —Mr. Wm. Whetstone, o Lakeaide. has realized nearly three him red dollars this season on the fruit of ¥is orchard and garden. • —Mr. John Livingstone, of Listowel, harvested this season 792 bushels of oats off eight acres, a most extraordinary yield. —There were fifteen tamps in the Stratford cells last Saturday night, and eleven Sunday night. Sleeping int stables and strawstacks will have its drawbacks for a few months. —Mr. David Doherty, oflogan' who has been in a po-ar state. of ealthfor a long time, died on the 24t ult. at the age of 33 years and was buried at !Kin - kora on Saturday. --Sortie miserable miscreants devoid of either reverence or decency have been defacing and desecrating graves and tombstones in St. Marys' cemetery. The council is asked to, take the matter in hand. —A scene at the Hicks House Mit- chell, the other evening, where a woman belabored a member of the stern sex over the head with a dry -goods parcel, caused any amount of fun for the specta- tors. —Mr. Walter Thompson has added to the machinery of his oatmeal mill, in Mitehelaa new coCkle machine for separ- ating the cockle 'seeds from the oats to prevent the appearance of black specks in the meal. —Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mitchell, for- mer residents of Mitchell, now of Toron- to, returned a few days ago to Mitchell to pack up their furniture and remove it to Toronto. Their handsome residence, just vacated by Mr. Thos. McDonald, is now for sale or to rent. —Miss Bella Park, of Cromarty, has been re-engaged as teacher in School Section No. 10, Ellice., with a consider- able increase of salary. This will be Miss Park's third year,and she is deserv- edly popular with both her scholars and the people of the section. —Mr. W. Delaney's auction sale in Hibbert, on the 15th ult., was attended by a large crowd, and was in every sense a successful one. The stock all sold well and amounted to the snug sum of $1,930. It takes W. R. Davis to at- tle out the prices. —The esteemed councillor and s ick breeder of Downie, Mr. Wm. Por er, who got his house burned last July, has got a new two story brick house finis e ed and has moved into it. It is an orna ent to the township and has all the mo rn styles and improvements. —Miss Dunsmore, teacher in U ion School Section No. 1, Hibbert, gave an entertainment in her school Wednes ay evening which consisted of readi ge, recitations, singing and excellent m sic. Miss Dunsmore is leaving at the en Of the year to take a situation in the 1it4 ellen public school. Local Notices. CHEAP GROCERIES.—For cheap a good Groceries of all kinds try-Wnsoa & Youa Seaforth. ' 1032 OYSTERS. — Fresh Oysterarrivi daily at the St. Julian Restaurant, Seafort Oystera served on the premises and for sale customers. 1032 WILSON & Yoi-aa have now a ve choice stock of -fine Croekery and Glassware French and English chinaabest English variet &c., comprising dinner, tea and toilet sets newest styles and decorations. Something n and very choice in French china toilet, se I Wresos dr YOUNG, Seaforth. 1032 SCOTCH GRANULATED SUGAR. —Tw el e pounds best Scotch -.--,Granufoir „ t 1032 WILSON & YOUNG'S, Seaforth. FOR Good Custom Boots and Sh s go to J. Steet, Egatondville. Thanking their patronage for the past 33 years, a am till' on hand with a good Stock of material b th, , 'or I t a, foreign and domestic. 1 hate a mai/ st ck onhand which I will sell cheap for cash to January 1. All goods warrented. Come one and all for bargains. JOIIN SET, 4-m00-vi1Ie. BICYCLE FOR SALE.—In first-class con- dition, make, New Rapid. Price when new, $125. Will be sold for $60. Can beseep at JAMES GILLESPIE'S Harness Shop, Seaforth, ; 1040-2 FRESH Valencia Raisins, Choice . sel- ected Raisins, New Currants, New Candied Peels and choice extracts at FAIRLEY'S, Seaforth. 1041-2 BREAD -Maker's Yeast, self raising -Buckwheat Flour, Shelled Almonds, Haddies anol Ciscoes for sale at Fairley's Seatorth. 1041-2 DON'T forget that Fairley is located in the Batik Block, two doors south of the Bank of Commerce, where you can save your money, as everything is cut right down to rock bottom prices. A cal solicited. J. Fairley, Seaforth. 1041-2 J. C. LAIDLAW does not force the sale of goods by giving away preserits. The customer generally pays for the present,' by getting in return for his money an inferior Iclassof goods. Good value and straight dealing Is our motto at the Central. J. C. LALDILAW, Crulino's Block. 1041.. MONEY TO LOAN.— To loan for at term of years, on first mortgage security, one thous- and dollars private funds. Also any athount of company money at the lowest rates arid most satisfactory terms. Apply at or address TUE EXPOSITOR Office, Seaforth. • , 1041 - Tow at VERDnar.—Laidlaw's Teas are good. It has been proven so by many return- ing and asking for More of that Tea we got from you before." Our 30 cent Japan is the best value in town. J. C. LAIDLAW, ,Cardno's Block. : 1041 AT Laidlaws new fruits of all kinds have just arrived, for the Christmas trade. it will pay you to call and get our prices before placing- your order. We have a choice stock of A No. 1 goods, of all kinds and are prepared to serve you promptly and at hard pan prices. J. C. L.AIDLAW, Central. 1041 At Laidlaw's you can get Cranberries; Bermuda Onions, Finnan aIaddies, Ciscoes, Apples, Potatoes, Onions, Flour, Bran, Shorts, Chop, Oat Meal, Corn Meal, Rolled Oats, Rolled Wheat, Prepared Buckwheat Flour,, and every- thing- in the Grocery lioe. 'We want Poultry, Butter and Eggs at the Central. J. C. LAIDLAW, Cardno's Block. 1041 , Births. GIBSON.—In Seaforth, on the 25th ult., the wife of Mr. Chas. Gibson of a son. O'KEEFE.—In !ribbed, on the 29th ult., the wife Of Mr. John O'Keefe; Chiselhurst, of a daughter. DALEY.—In Seaforth, on the 23rd ult., the wife of Mr, John Daley of a daughter. LAIRD.—In Brussels, ,on the 18th ult., the wife of Mai S. H. Laird of a son. HUGHES:—In Morris, on the 14th ult.,: the wife of Mr. Milton Hughes of a daughter. WATSON.—In Blyth, on the 15th ult., the wife of Mr. Edward Watson of a son. PATTERSON.—In Molesworth, on -the 12th ult., the wife of Mr. Alex. Patterson of a daugh- ter. BUTT.—In Tuckersmith, the wife of Mr. Wm. Butt of a son. JACKSON.—In Ripley, on the 24th Ult., the wife of Mr. S. T. Jackson, banker, of a son. Marriages. . i CAMPBELL—JAMIESON.—At the residence of the bride's bother, Seaforth, on the 28th tilt., by the Rev. A. D. McDonald, Mr. Robt. Campbell, of hieKillop, to Miss Maggie Jamie- son, sister ofRobert Jamieson, Esq., of Sea - forth. BROWN—HOTSON.—On the 9th ult., at the residence cif the bride's parents, by Rev. John Rennie, Mr. Robert Brown, of Ailsa Craig, to Grace, second daughter of Alex. Hotson, Esq., of McGillivray. SHADDOCK—WATSON.—At the residence of the Rev. Robt. Fountain, on the 16th ult., Mr. Jas. Shaddock, oaStephen, to Miss Mar- garet Watson, of Maraillivray. MACARA—MACDERMOTT.—On the 16th ult., by Rev. Canon Thunoulin, at St. James' Cathedral, Toronto, Wm. Elliott Macara, barrister, etc., Winnipeg, to Mary Alicia, daughter of Henry afacdermott, Esq., Master ' in Chancery, Goderich. EiOTZ--MITCHELL.—In Crediton, on the 30th ult., at the Royal hotel, by Rev. Mr. Kenne- dy, Mr. Geo. Motz to Miss Martha Mitchell, all of Crediton. i LIOTT—ELLIOTT.—At the manse, Dungan- non, on the 3rd ult., by Rev. D. G. Cameron, Mr. William James Elliott, ' of Goderich township, to Miss Ann Jane Elliott, of West Wawanosh. . CANTELON — CURRY. — At the parsonage, Holmesville, on the 30th ult., by Rev. J. S. Fisher, Mr. John Cantelon to Miss Catherine D. A. Curry, all of Goclerich township. - • Deaths. BOLES.—In Clinton, on the 23rd ult., John Boles, aged 43 years, KATaLAWAY.—In Exeter, on the 20th ult., Flor- ence M., daughter of Mr. Rebt: Kallaway, of Manitoba, aged 11 years and 3 mopths. TY.NER.—In East Wawanosh, on the 24th ult., George Types, aged 86 years. , HEAMAN.—IO Stephen on the 280 ult., Wm. Heaman, aged 64 years. GIBBONS. -1n East Wawanosh, on the 24th ult., Thomas Gibbons, aged 56 years. THE MARKETS. SEAFORTH, December 1, 1887. Fall Wheat per bushel a0 78 to $0 82 Spring Wheat per bushel.... 0 70 to 0 80 Oats per bushel 0 80 to 0 32 Peas per bushel 057 to 0 90 Barley per bushel 0 60 to 0 70 Butter, No. 1, loose.... .. .. 0 18 to 0 20 Butter, tub.1. 0 20 to 022 Eggs 0 18 to 0 19 Dressed Hogs 5 00 to 5 50 Flour, per 100 fts 2 00 to 2 25 Hay per ton 8 50 to 9 00 Hideeper1O0The 5 00 to 600 Sheepskins eacl 0 40 to 0 70 Wool Q 23 to 025 Salt (retail) per barrel.... .. 0 00 to 0 75 Potatoes per bushel, (new) 0 60 to 0 85 Salt (retail) per barrel.. .. 0 75 to p 76 Wood per cord 250 to a 50 CLINTON, December 1, 1887. Fall Wheat per bushel (new) 80 75 to $0 81 Spring Wheat per bushel.... 0 70 to 0 80 Oats per bushe . . .... . 0 30 to 0 31 Barley per ...... 0 60 to 0 70 Peas per bushe i 0 58 to 0 59 Butter 0 20 to 0 20 Eggs . 0 18 to 018 alay per ton 8 00 to 9 00 Potatoes per bash 1, new 1 0 50 to 0 70 Hides per 100 lbs. 6 50 to 7 00 Pork 5 50 to 676 Cordwood. 2 60 to 8 60 Dressed Hogs, per 100 fls 6 00 to 6 50 TORONTO, DO. 1.—Fall wheat, $0.80 to $0.83; spring, $0.77 to $0 30; oats, 38c to 40c ; peas, 630 to 63es barley, 60 o 78c; bay, per ton, $10.00 to *17.00; butter, 22c to 25o; potatoes, per bag, a0.95 to 81.00; ega , per doz. 206 to 22c; dressed hogs, per 100 lbs., 85.75 to 86.25. Lrvastrooe, Nov 30.—Spring wheat, as 10d; red winter, 68 ; California No,. 1, 6s 11d; sd Califorra No. 2, 1: 00d ; oats, Os 00d; barley, Os Od ; pe, Ess 7 ; fork, 65s Od ; cheese, 598 Od. !13ritie Grain Trade. LONDON, Nov. ... .—The Mark Lane, Express, in _. its weakly revisav sE the British grain trade,says: Tbe vales of Epg iah wheat axe steady. The ad- vantage:is rath r ith sellers, owing to reduced deliveries. Th s les of English wheat during the past week er 65,109 qrs. at 30a 9d, against 49,963 qrs.,at 3s lld during the cerresponding week last year. T e trade in foreign wheat is dull and dtaggi g there is no change in quota- tions. There w r five arrivals of wheat cargoes, one was Bolds t re were withdrawn and two re- main. At to -d y' market there were small sup- plies of Engli..h wheat; values were slightly stiffer. Foreig i a heats were slow ef sale • In- dian was 6d da re . Flour was dull. Weather in England, mi de 1 D i _ Markets. asoeasorte, N v. 29.—Seventeen factories offer- ed 15,755 bpxes u sust, September and balance ; sales, 350 boxes At gust at 11c; market dull and inactive; sever 1 f ctories were anxious to sell, but bus* declin d ato purchase ; '25 factories were repre ente . , i. MONTREAL, N v. 29.—Cheese.—The market is quiet and ubst ntially unchanged. Quotations are to a g eat extent nominal. Butter.—Fall Creamery, 22c t 2 c • Townships,' finest, 20c to 23c ; Mors sbur, , 18c 'to 21c ; Western, selected dairies, 16 to lac , - common grades, 10c to 16c. Eggs,—We quote a 17c to 17ic for limed, and up to 20c for fine fres Live S ock Markets. TORONTONov. 3 f offerings on ti ally good cattl heep, lambs, hog era.g-e. There is no material change in prices from last Week, which we quote: Butchers' cattlea 2c to 4c; stickers and feeders, 2c to 3c; ranch bows, $25 to -'50. Sheep and lambs—a3 to 84 or $4.25. Calve —82 to $10 or 11, according to qualitya Hogs Good me ium weights, 40 to 41c per ; 4c t 4e for he vy ; and 2c to 21c for stags. - MONTREAL, Nov. 29.—Prina beeves are still scarce and sell at f on) 4ac to 4c per lb., pretty good animals at from 31c to 4e io., with common stock, about 3c, an lean beastS at from lac to 210 peril. Sheep and Iambs are in fair supply but the rioalOy is no i yery good, as the best lambs are baingl shipped t,o the United States. Sheep sell at from $.3 to a .50, and lambs from 52.25 to $4.50 aaca. There are not niany live hogs offer- ed aid prices co tinue at about. 5ac per ib. Dressed hogs have •een arriving more freely and were sold at about 1c, per!lh., a few choice email lots going at 61c per lb. The horse trade was quite active last 'eek when the sleighing was ' good, and the ship lents of horses to the United States much larg r than they have been for a considerable time past, numbering 101 horses, costing $10,366, o an average of $102.63 each. The highest price 1 lot were five horses which lowest priced lot were six .—There was a fairly good lot e market to -day. As usual, were pretty scarce articles. etc., were web up to the cost 8.870, and th horses which cost a 47. BUFFALO, Nov. 29 Good stanch cows in de- niand ; Western ate' rs, $3.50 to 54; Indians, 53; Canada stockers al a sold, $2.66 to 83; feeders, 53.15 to $3.35. She p and lambs—market active and fain; good dem nd from shippers; weather was mere favorable, but' prides not advanced iuu •11 feeders' sti ck sheep,, $3.50 to $4; good but thers' sheep, 83 75 to $4.25; good Western larnlbs, 54.75 to 36. ; Canadian lambs in light su ly, range, r 85. 5 to $6 for good. Hogs— Th market apened trong and higher, York buy- ers and locali butchers bensg out in force, and all thc offerings were :old. ROSE SHAMROCK AND THISTLE. Mr. Joh R. Clarke, The i'anious Orator nd Humorist, will give his Celebrated Ent rtainment, entitled, the Rose, Sham ock and Thistle, or Kerrie England Ould Ireland and Bonnie Scotland in song and story, in CARDNO'S HALL, Seaforth, ON— Wednesd y, Dec. 7th, commencing at eigh o'clock in the evening, un der the auspicies of he Mechanics' Institute. The Colchester ' Sun," Nova Scotia, says: " John R. Ciarke, w o has given us six entertain- ments here in five •eeks, shows marvellous ver- satility in his Rose, hamrock and Thistle. at is a delightful var ety of song, story, elegant enlogy, pathic clog ence, keen perceptions of men and things, all connected as his efforts al. ways are, with a loftiness an moral conception His tid bits in son dialect and mimicry pro- nounce him songstia, actor, mimic, and orator. No man ever bioug t to Nova Scotia has so stun- ned our people here as John R. Clarke of Tor- onto." Admission 25 cents. WM. MOORE, 1041. SECRETARY. WORT T NOTICES. TIARM FOR SALE OR TO RENT.—Lot II, I' Concession 12, Stanley, containing 100 ares, more or less ; over ninety acres cleared. Land good with over fifteen scree of fall wheat sown. The e is also a brick house two frame barns, a liad orchard, and a never - failing spring runs t rough the farm. This place will be sold very che p and on easy terms, as the proprietor is a very 1dman and wishes to re- tire from farming. Apply to R. DELGATTY, Brown Line, or Ba 'field P. 0., agent for the 1a proprietor. I ; BOARS FOR SERVICE. —GeeIrge Trott, Sea - forth, now has three splendid thorough- bred boars which he keeps for the improvement of stock. First an aged thoroughbred Berk- shire. This pig took three first prizes and one second priz riad a diploma at the shows last fall; ?aid thoroughbred Berkshire about 6 months old, which also took three Berkshire, prizes and one second ; 3rd, a thorcughbred Suffolk which has taken first prizes wherever shown. Tartais.—$1 per sow, payable at the time of ser- vice, with the privilege of returning if necessary, GEORGE TROTT, Seaforth.a— 1042 II ----- N1TARNING.—The undaesigned has received:. 1' positive instructions from the Govern- ment Inspeetor (who has just -visited my office), to prosecute all persona who are required and have neglected to register the particulars of Births, Marriages and Deaths which have taken place in thia municipality. Fine for non-aegis- tration : TWENTY DOLLARS AND COSTS. This is the last warning that I .ntend to give—so look out. Summonses will be issued against de- faulters at the expiration of thirty days from date. 1 am compelled to take action to save myself from being prosecuted for neglect of duty. JOHN O'SULLIVAN, Clerk of the Town- ship of McKillop, Seaforth P. 0. N. B.—Blank fonns for registration purposes can be obtained at any Post Office, and when filled up can be sent to me free of postage by leaving the enve- lope unsealed, and marked; "Registration Re- turn." i 1042-2 AUCTION SALES. On Wedneada , December 21st, at 2 o'clock p. m., a the manse, Hensall, horse and full , riving outfit and a lot of household furniture nearly new, the property of Rev. R. Y. Thompson. A. Bishop, auctioneer. The emi-Annual 1eeting of the members of i., the echanics' Inst tute, will be held in the Readiag Room, on T 'ESDAY NEXT, December 6th, at 8 o'clock P.M The illustrated and other papers, for the six menthe commencing January 1st, 1888, will be sold!as usual. 1042-1 Wal. MOORE, Secretary. AUCTION SALE —OF ALL ABLE TANNERY PROPERTY —IN" THE— Township of Stanley, in the County of Iliuron. THERE WILL BE SOLD ON WednesdAy,December 14th,'87. At 11 o'clock in the forenoon at DIXON'S HOTEL, in athe VILLAGE OF BRUCEFIELD, by virtue of Powers of Sale contained in cer- tain mortgages which will be produced at the sale, the followiug property: Under mort- gages from, Samuel Witwer part of East half of Lot 25, abutting pn the South Boundary in the townshie of Stanley, in the County of Huron aforesaid, particularly described as follows, commeneing, at the South East angle of said Lot 25, thence North a distance of 27/- rods to a post, thence West a distance of 7a rods to a post, • thence South Westerly a distance of 19 rods to a post, thence South 10 rods and 13 feet to the Town Line between the township of Hay and the saidtownship of Stanley, thence East a distance of 18 rods and 11 feet along the said Town Line to the place of beginning, containing 2.1 acres more or less. The following improve- ments are said to be pn the premises Having erected thereon a frame tannery 2 storeys high, frame stable, frame dwelling, one and a half storeys.high, with briek kitchen. • TERMS.—Twenty per cent. of the purchase money to be paid down oo the day of sale For balance tenets will be made known at the sale. For further particulars apply to JONES BROS. & MACKENZIE, Solicitors, Toronto Street, Toronto, or to JOHN ESSON, Esq., Bayfield Ontario. 1041-3 EX Jeweller, TER, - ONT., Info' ms he readers of this journal, and the pub- lic in ger eral, that he has been doing business in Exeter for the last four years, and he has found his business :steadily increasing. And again, at this season of the year, to meet the wants of holiday shoppers, he has purchased a large and carefully selected stock of very de- sirable gifts at very reasonable prices, consisting of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, &c. I solicit a call from every one. No trouble to show you through our steak. REPAIi3ING. We want every—reader to remember that we make a speciality of Cleaning and Repairing all kinds of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. , Skilful workmanship, neatness, promptness and reasonable prices may always be relied upon with any work entrusted to our care. We guarantee finest work and good satisfac- tion. Staid—Opposite James Pickard's, Main street, Exeter. 1042-4 R. HICKS. ANNUAL Great Gift Sale ---AT Fear's Drug Store. With every purchase of OVER ONE DOLLAR you will get a Beautiful Present. Our goods are all new, and the very latest designs in - Plush Goods, Vases, Pocket , Books, Pipes, Mirrors and Xmas Presents . XMAS CARDS, DOLLS, DRUGS —AND— Patent Medicines IN ENDLESS VARIETY, Parties paying up before January 1st, 1888, are entitled to a Present. I. V. FEAR, SEAFORTH. SOME of the REASONS WHY JOHN FAIRLEY Is selling -Groceries at such low prices are these: He sells for cash, thereby avoiding bad debts. He has no big rent 3 to pay, and no heavy expenses to run his business. Keeps a small but well -selected stock of goods, and replenishes often. Personal attention and close application to business, thereby giviag his / customers the benefit of buying their supplies at the lowest possible prices. All goods sold on their merits and satisfaction guaranteed in every instance, or cash refunded. Purchasers will now find a full assprtment of General Groceries on hand. Teas from 25c per pound upwards. Sugars in all grades. Prices on application. Inspection invited. No trouble to show goods and quote prices. JO' Goods delivered in any part lof the town. Highest price paid in cash or goods or Butter, Eggs, Poultry, etc. 'Remember the stand in the Bank 13lock, two doors south of the Bank of Commerce. J. FAIRLEY, Seaforth. 1VIS S1R,S_ DTJNCAN & DUNCAN Are continually receiving large consignments of goods to supply the increased de- mand of our Winter Trade, and in spite of the best efforts put forth, we are bound to keep sacrificing oils goods at prices which cause people to wonder how it is that DUNCAN 84, DUNCAN Can furnish goods at such reasonable pries, while the standard of our stock bears the most minnte inspection. Large asfortment of Mantle Cloths in Sealette, Astrachan, Naps—Ottoman and Fancy— Readymade Mantes, and Mantles made to order. Blankets—colored and white—in large selections, at less than mill prices. In -Woolen Goods we would invite special attention to our large stock of Ladies' and Children's Hoods, Children's Caps, Tam O'Shanter's, Fascination Squares, Clouds, Jackets, Bootees, Infantees. • In Furs we show a large stock of Mink, Persian Lamb, Astrachan, Seal in sets, muffs, caps, &c. While in General Dry Goods, we are prepared to meet the requirements of our numerous patrons and the public generally who may favor them with their patronage, being bound to dispose of their goods at prices to suit the present hard, times. • SPECIAL ATTENTION. Special attention called to the choiae assortment of Teas, comprising fine flavored Black Teas, Gunpowders, Young alyson and Japan Teas. Our 25c Japan Tea is a rattlesnake to the peddlers; 50c Tea, ask your neighbor what they think of it. Goods for the winter's cold blast. Wby be chilly if it is a cold day, when Duncan &Duncan can display such largi stacks of All -Wool Overcoats? Just look at their splendid Overcoats with Fu! Collars, regular beauties. Full assort- ment of Overcoats from $5 up. Prices to meet the requirements of the most care- ful purchaser. Duncan & Duncan would call attentii n to their large stock of Men's Wool Cardigan Jackets. Look at our Fur Cara in Seal, Persian Lamb, Astrachan and Wool Caps, Tam O'Shanters and Silk Caps, Duncan & Duncan can supply a sp eadid value -in Gloves, such as Buck -G aunlets, Nap and Tan, Calf and Kid, aU substantially -lined, and No. 1 goods. Overcoatings in Beaver, Melton, W orsted and Tweed. Underwear, extra all wool, 16 and 18 oz. goods, low prices and high qualities. Neckwear at Duncan & Duncan's. Largest stock and newest styles. Duncan & Duncan, Seaforth. • Notice of Removal. Strike for all You're Worth and Win. A. J. McPherson, STRATFORD, Hereby intimates that he has removed his im- mense stock of Fur Goods and Boots and Shoes to his new store, 64 ONTARIO STREET, the finest, neatest shop in the DoMinion. In order to attract the fur buying people of Seaforth and surrounding cOuntry to the new stand, prices will be cut in a merciless manner. Witness the earnagd : Gray Goat Robes for back of cutter, 55.50; Gray Goat buggy Robes, 56.25; Gray Goat Sleigh Robes, 57.00. These are all our own make, hand sewed and well lined worth $7.50, $8.50, and $10.00. Black Robes, $7.50 and $10. Musk Ox,Kanga- roe, Wog, Coon, and other fancy robes at greatly reduced figures. Ladies' Astracan coats 20 and up; made to measure, $25 and up. Bolsalera, Shirah, and Persian Lamb, and, Seal m antics at astonishingly low prices. Men's Fur Coats from $18 up, in Dog, Coon, Lamb, Goat a nd 'Wolf. Ladies' sets collar and cuffs in great variety. Ladic's sets cap and muff in all styles. Ladies' gauntlets and fur trimmings_ Mens' caps in as many styles and in greater quantity than is offered in any other six stores in the West. A. J. MGTHERSON Manufactures all kinds of fur goods, and if any- thing is wanted that is not in stock, he has such a variety of skins that it can be made to order on the shortest notice. BOAR FOR SERVICE.—A well-bred Berk- shire Boar will be kept on Lot 10, Conces- sion 13, McKillop, for service during the season. Teams—$1, payable at time of service, with the privilege of returning if necessary. WILLIAM CAMERON, McKillop. 1042x4 ilAUTION.—The public are hereby cautioned against cutting timber, or in any other way trespassing on the East Half of the Ewa Half of Lots 4 and 5, on the 8th Concession of Stanley, the property of the undersigned, and any person found trespassing on this property will be prosecuted as the law directs without further notice being given. JAMES COOPER. 1042-ta 1 I like to see a fellow tying Hard to make his way in life ; I like to see him bravely ply -Ma All his forces in his strife. Straight ahead and never straying, All his strenath his purpose in, Then I cheer him onwards saying, Strike for all you're worth and win. Courage, comrade, keep her going, Keep theanill walling on; Whether hostile winds are blowing, Darkness must give way to dawn. Never mind the adyerse hooting, Throw your spunky challenge in, Flold your ground and keep her scooting, Strike for all you're worth and win. Whoop her up and never falter, Never turn you from the strife, urn your offerings on Ow altar Of a true and blanialese life. eep your head my comrade, level, Now's the time to try, begnn 1 caring neither man nor devil, Strike for all you're worth and win, E. To the above spirited advice we would dd, that you could save many a dol- ar by buying your clothing from us. Ve have a small profit, quick return, nd by dealing with a cash house it is nly reasonable to believe, that we can ell cheaper, and better than any credit tore. Coats, Pants, Vests and Overcoats rimmed in the latest styles by experi- need tailors. .t. --Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. W. Millar, heTernpleofFashion SEAFORTH, ONT. Remember the Grand Drawing on hristinas Eve. STRAY HEIFER.—Strayed into Lot 26, Concession 10, Hibbert, on November 13th, Grey Yearling Heifer. The owner can have e same by proving property and paying narges. JOHN RICE. 1042x4 1867. 1887. MIS. COUNTER, OF THE— SEAFORTH JEWELRY EMPORIUM, Would respectfully call your attentio to a partial list of HOLIDAY —AND -- WEDDING PRESENTS To be found at his place of business. Having bought most of my stock direst from the manufacturers (thereby saving the jobber's profit), I shall give my custOmers the benefit of the same. All Goods Guaranteed as Represented. Art Goods, Albums in leather and plush, Brooches from $25.00 to 5c., Bracelets, Baking Dishes, Butter Coolers, Berry Dishes, Brier Pipes, Biscuit Jars, Button Hooks, Belts, Ladies, Baby Pins Cake Balets, Cruet Stands, Clocks from $50.00 to $1.25, Cuff Buttons, Collar Buttons, Card Cases, Card Receivers, Celery Stands, Cigar Cases, Combs, Crumb Trays, Cups, Dessert Knives, Dressing Cases—ladies' and gents'. Dinner Knives, Egg Stands, Epergnes, Eye Glasses, Flower Stands, Fruit Stands, cod tanods, Fancy new stock, Goblets, Glove Hooks, Ice Pitchers, Ice Tubs, . Individual Castors, Jewel Caskets in Silver and Plush, Knives, all kinds, Meerschaum Pipes, Napkin Rings, • Nut Bowls, Mali Goods, Spectacles from $10 to 10c. Saaid Bowls, Salad Castors, Sardine Boxes, Shasmv igSets,onkingsetas Spoons of all kinds, Spoon Holders, S yir up o il e Cupt Sete, s, te Toast Racks, Vases in Silver and Glass, Waiters, Wedding, Basn, d and Gem kings, Watches in all the leading makes from $150 to M. R. Counter, SEAFORTH. TH E LATEST See It. Try It. Our Self -Lighting Lamps and Lan- terns. No matches required; always ready; at a slight extra cost over old style burners. Call and see them —AT - 0. 11. Whitney's, Cheap Stove House, MAIN -ST., - SEAFORTIT, Sole Agent for Seaforth. ••• I - s „ 4 1 • 3t