Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1890-01-24, Page 88 EDWAPID CAS THE HURON EXPOSITOR, N4OW RITYING FINE FALL BUTTER ----In Prints and Rolls.— Also Tallow, Hides, Sheep Skins and Furs of kinds. Also Two Lara Gca S3ales for sale cheap. Goderich Street, Seaforth. 1H7 Grand Clearing Sale --COMMENCING_ Thursday, January 2, '90. In order to clear the balance of our fall and winter' purchasea. we commence on the above date a general slaughter throughout our en- tire store to last for thirty days previous to stook taking. Parties desirous of making their dollars go a long way inl purchasing Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, -Caps, Furs, Millinery or Car- pets will find this an excellent opportunity for secur:ng them, as this is no humbug but a genuine Clearing Sale. WM. PICKARD, T. Weld's old stand, Seaforth non xpoottor. • DISTRICT MATTERS. Mr. Anderson and Messrs D. D. Wilson and Wm.. Ballantyne, of Seaforth, and Mr. Jas. Scott, of Minton. The mod- erator, with Rev. A. D. Macdonald and P. Musgrove and Messrs Wm. Fother- ingham, S. Carnochan and D. D. Wi17 son were constituted a presbyterial de- putation to visit Bayfield Road and Berne in the interests of that field. Mr. Jas. Scott, Clinton, gave a full re- port of the Sabbath Schools within the bounds and the thanks of the Pres- bytery were tendered to Mr. Scott for his diligence. The report of the pres- byterial Woman's Foreign Mission Society was read by Mr. Macdonald and the Presbytery recorded its grati- tude to God for the zeal, liberality and devotion of theladies and its prayer that God will bless them still morel abun- dantly in the future. The next regular meeting is to be held in Willis Church, Clinton, on the -second Tuesday of March at 103 ' a. m.—In the evening a meeting was hid to consider questions in connection with Sabbath 'School work, to which the public were invited. The evening was very stormy and cold and the attendance was not large. The moderator occupied the chair. Inter- esting addresses on Sabbath School work and the connection of the school with the church was given by MessrsJas. Scott, of Clinton, .James Mitchell, of Goderich and Rev. Mr. Henderson, of Hensall. The church choir also gave several nice musical selections. SALE or Ssegsarstoess. — We would again remind all those interested, of the great auction sale of Imparted Stallions to be held at Brucefield on Wednesday next. The anitoals to be sold are the property of the welI-known horse im- porters, Messrs. C. E. Mason and Peter McGregor, of Brucefield. They were nearly all imparted by these gentlemen,' for their own useand are among the very best in the country. This is an advan- tageous time to purchase animals of this kind and this sale will afford an oppor- tunity not often offered: DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN. — The aged mother of the Messrs. Davis, of the Mitchell Advocate, and wife of Rev. W. Davis, died at the residence of her son, Mr.W.R. Davis, Mitchell, on, Thursday last week. The remains were taken to Londonfor buriaband the buriall services were conducted by Bishop Baldwin. The pall -bearers were the six sons of the deceased, Rev. Canon Davis, of London Spathe Rev. T. R. Davis, of Sarnia; Messrs. W. R. and. J. E. Davis, of Mitchell ; Riohard Davis, of Toronto, and Henry Davis, of Wingham. The deceaaed was well on New Year's day, and attenclecla re -union at which all the members; of her family werepresent. She took the la geippe a few days after- wards, which turned into inflammation of the lungs and soon proved fatal. She vana 78 years of age, and was a most worthy lady. tion, and it is supposed she caught the disease from long and. dose attendance upon hini-as she was not pre -disposed to it in any way, nor did she contract it from exposure, as it seemed to come on ,spontaneously and did its work in her case much more rapidly than in that of her late husband. Mrs. Kyle was a quieteunostentatious woman who took her chief enjoyment in her woman, but was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She was kind and obliging, and was in practice as well as profession a dtvout and sincere Christian Woman. She leaves behind a daughter and son, the former of whom is 17 years of age and the latter 15s who have now been bereft of both father and mother, but who will, we have no doubt, ever cher- ish with reverend memory her who has been called from them so early and at a thine when they most need her loving eate and wise counsel. Her worthy father and other relatives will have the sincerest sympathy in their severe be- reavement. The remains were deposited in Egmondville pernetery on Thursday afternoon. DR. WASHINGTON'S great success in Ottawa, as viewed by the Ottawa "Free Press," one of the foremost papers in that city. It unmistakeably shows the motives of the " Gallant Nine" who signed the petition to get rid of Dr. Washinzton. The truth will come cut.—" The distinguished Throat and Lung Surgeon was seen to -day at the Grand Union Hotel, where he was thronged with a large number of patients, who expressed their un- bounded confidence in his skill in treating their diseases. Dr. Washington is now closing the second year of his visits to Ottawa, and on inquiry it was learned that his success had been wonderful. There can be no doubt that Dr. Washington has deeply ingrafted himself into the hearts of a large number of the citizens of Ottawa and surrounding country. He has made monthly visits punctually, for two years, Which is in itself evidence prima facie, that his treatment has been a decided success. Many have been the flattering,- reports of apparently hopeless cases given up by the general prac- titioners, cured by Dr. Washington. _Dr. Washington is a man of energy and thoroughly truthful in his dealings with the Free Press, and all his patients speak well of his treatment, eta. The persecution that Dr. Washington has been undergoing at the hands of the Medici,' domicil has apparently caused his patients to rally to his support more strongly than ever, and his many friends in and around Ottawa are firmer than ever in their allegiance to him. 1Ib4-2 COUNCIL DOINGS.—The first meeting of the newly -elected town council was held on Monday last. The following councillors made the necessary declara- tions and took their seats viz.: The Mayor, Reeve, Deputy -Reeve, and 'Councillors Gillespie, Good, J. A. Wilson, Beattie, Davidson Duncan, , Darwin and Watson. Mr. i/Vm. Elliott was 'appointed clerk, Messrs. W. N. Watson and J.L. Smith, auditors. The Mayor, Reeve, and, Councillors Beattie, Good and Duncan were appoiated a com- mittee to draft the standing committees for the year and to report at next meet- ing of council. The tnembers of the Electric Light Committee of• last year • who are members of the present council were appointed members of the same committee for the present. The council adjourned to meet again on Monday evening next. - • WONEEN AND MISSIONS.—The annual meeting of the Woma.n's Presbyterial Society, under the auspices of the Huron, Preabyteiy, was held in the Presbyter- ian church, Seaforth, on Tuesday last. The weather was cold and unfavorable, but despite this draw-bet.ck there was a good attendance of ladies. There are thirteen auxiliaries in the county and all were represented by delegates. An address of welcome was read by Mrs. Wm. Robb, of Seaforth, and was suite ably responded to. by Mrs. Simpson, of Brucefield. The President, Ars. Thos. Fair, of Clinton, read an excellent open- ing address. 'A paper on " Reaction in Missionary Effort," was also - read by - Mrs. C. Fletcher, of Thames Road, Us - borne. This paper we will publish next week, and it will be found both inter- esting and instructive. Reports from the several auxiliaries, under the aus- pices of the society, were alao read, and all seem to be in a prosperous state and doing a good work. The following offi- cers were elected for the current year : Mrs. Thomas Fair, Clinton, president; Mrs. C. Fletsher, Usborne, vice --presi- dent; Mrs. Duff, Carlow, Second vice- president ; Mrs. John Lyon, Seaforth, secretary, and Mrs. M. Y. McLean, Sea, • forth, treasurer. The following are the .mounts contributed by the severalAux- iliaries for the paat year : Seaforth, $267.21 ; Minton', 5180.25; Goderich, $106 ; Smith's Hill, 538; Manchester, $22 ; Bayfield Road, $22 ; Kippen, $47.50 ; Egmonclville 545; Kirkton $60; • Thames Road, 5115; Blyth, $93.30. These several amounts make a total of $1,081.26 contributed for Foreign Mis- sionary purposes. Last year the con- tributions amounted to $1,174, thus showing a decrease for this year. But the close of the financial year having been changed from March to January the time has this year been shortened by two months, which probably accounts for the difference. The result, however, shows that the ladies are doing a good work, and all will wish them even in- creased success. WIDE AWAKE. —The Wide Awake for January and February are now both on our table. and all who have not seen them we must denominate unfortunate losers. Bright, racy, amusiug and instructive are the several articles, stories, letters, &e., while the illustrations al- most equal real life. "Confessions of an ama- teur Photographer" eommenced in the January number, and continued in the February, will be found exceedingly interesting. Wide Awake is published by D. Lothrop Company, Boston. Only $2.40 a year. Dos% miss Geo. Good's advertisement in next week's paper. You will see something for ycair benefit. 1154-1 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. — Two good servant girls at the Queen's Hotel, Seaforth. Good wages to suitable girls. Apply at once. THOMAS STEPHENS. . 1154 THE CALEDONIAN CON-CERT.—Remem- ber the Scottish Conoert in Ca.rdno's Hall to- night (Friday). Tickets 25 cents, reserved seats, 36 cents. Doors opea at 7.16, chair to be taken at 8 o'clock sharp. 1154-1. THE Skating Rink will be opened this (Friday) afternoon and evening. Ice in first-class condition. Season tickets can be pro- cured from Mr. James A. Anderson at the rink. 1154-1 A NEW way of doing business, some- thing very special in next week's paper. It will be money in your pocket ; be sure and see it. GEo. GOOD: 1154-1 PIANOS AND 0RGAN-3.-4i few second- hand Pianos and Organs for sale or to rent cheap. Call at once. Soon l3gos., Seaforth. • 1152-3 DR. WASHINGTON, the eminent throat and lung Burgeon of Toronto, will visit Sea - forth again, Febniary 1st, on arrival of noon traia from Toronto and remain until 5 P. M. Read his advertiseroent in another column and judge of the merits of his treatment. Can Catarrh be cured? Can Consumption be cured? onials in Dr. Washington's this week's issue and the wered in the affirmative. One . Strong, the other corrobora- kind attention to his daughter, Mrs. Jas. Kyle, during her illness.—We are sorry to learn that Mr. Wm. Payne, of Eginonclville, is in very poor health at the present time.—The private Elec- tric Light servicewas to have been started oa Thursday night, but some of the merchants objected to having the lights set going until the system was ihspected and approved by the Inspector of the Insurance Underwriters' Associa- tion.—The next sittings of the Division Court will be held in Seaforth on the 1st orMarch.—A rink of the Seaforth Curl- ing club played a friendly match with a rink of members of the 'Winnipeg club hete a few days ago and the Seaforthites came out victors by three shots,—There is a good deal of wood being brought into town just now and it is more plen- tiful on account of very little being bought at the salt works.—At a vestry meeting of St. Thomas Church held on Monday evening an invitation was ex- tended to Rev. Mr. Hodgins, of Bay- field, to be encumbent assuccessor to Rev. Mr. Magally. The probability is that he will accept providing the Bishop consents. The congregation have cer- tainly Made a good selection as Mr. Hodgins is not only an able preacher, but is an energetic church worker and a most estimable gentleman. We shall be very glad to welcome him to Sea- forth.—Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Morton, of Carberry, Manitoba, have been the guests of Mr. Robt Logan for a week past. Mr. Morton is a brother of the late Mr, Alex. Morton, of Goderich.— THE MCKILLOP FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.—The annual meeting of the members of the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Company was held in the town hall, Seaforth, on Friday last. The President, Mr. Thos. E. Hays, oc- cupied the chair. There was not a very large number of/members present. The report of the auditors, Messrs. John O'Sullivan and George Murdie, was read and adopted. From this report we learn that the total number of policies now in force is 1647, qovering an insurance to the amount of tee this amou premium note $62,101.45. wlere 768 new an insurance secured by pr of $28,785. amounted to collected am considering light aasetsll with a bala The assets of the Cornrow amount to $63,028, and there are no liabilities. The auditors complimented the Scores_ tary-Treasurer on the cereful, accurate and neat manner innirhich the Company's books and accounts are kept. A motion by Mr. John Beattie; seconded by Mr. George Murdie, of which previous no tice had been given, to reduce the numb- er of directors from 9 to 6 was discussed at considerable length. Those in favor of the motion argued that the business of the Company would be as efficiently conducted by the smeller as by the lar- ger number of directors, and that as all directors have the privilege of being present at all board meetings, including those for the passage of applications,and as it is necessary to remunerate these directors for their services the expenses would be materially reduced by de- creasing the number of directors. On the other side it was argued that it is necessary in the interests of the Com- pany to have the. directors well distri- buted over the territory covered by the company, as each director is acquaint- ed with the properties in his vicinity and in this way can be a check on ac- cepting insecure risks. • Also that the directors are supposed to be better ver sed in the affairs of the Company and to take a greater interest in • its welfare than private members and that by hav- ing them well dispersed over the terri- tory they can uphold the name of the Company and disseminate inforniation concerning it and in this way increase its popularity and advance its interests. This view seemed to prevail with the meeting and upon a votebeing taken the motion was declared lost. The fol- lowing directdre were elected by ballot to replace those that retire'viz: George Watt and Thos. Carbert, Hullett, and Gabriel Elliott, Goderich township. This closed the business of the meeting.' At a meeting of the Board of directors subsequently held, the former officers were all re -appointed. This Company like the other Mutuals is doing a splen- did work in the communityo Its finan- cial statement shows that it is carefully and economically managed and that its members receive their insurance for the very lowest possible cost. • LOCAL BRIEFS.—Our citizens should not forget the concert of the Caledonian Society this evening. It promisee to be the musical event ot the seven:In.—The skating rink will be open for the first time this season this efternoonand even- ing. The ice is in splendid conditiOn and the youngsteri can now enjoy life. —Mr. C. W. Pepin leaves here next week for the Pacific Coast. He will be accompanied by his uncle, Mr. Ross, who has been visting here for some time. —Mrs. J. A. Wilson left on Thursday for Grand Rapids, Miohigan, to visit her parents. — The County Sabbath . School Convention will be held in this town on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Over one hundred delegates are -expect- ed to be in attendance.—Mrs. Wilson, wife cif Mayor Wileen, arrived home from the Old Country last week.—At a --meeting of the Public School Board, held on 'Friday evening last, Mr. A., Young was elected chairman of the I Board fonthis year.—A class is shortly to be organized in town for instruction in phonography and type writing. The teacher will be a competent and experi- enced law reporter from Toronto, .and many of our young men should avail themselnes of thisopportunity of re- ceiving instruction in; these valuable ac• complishmenteennheTuesday night last was the - coldest of the , season.—Miss Duncamdiughter of Mr.juliusDurican,of ToreotoS 18 atpresent viaitieg friends nietOwn.--idr. T. 0. Kemp has been laid • up -for some days with an attack of con- gestion of the , lungs, but is now re- •conVerieg.—Two of the dePartments of the public school of this town have been closed on accountof the teachers being laid aside vtith la grippe. — The snow fall of Wednesday and Thursday -has made fair sleighing and the merry Tingle of the sleigh bells is once more heard in the land.—The County Council meets in Goderich next week.—A team of horses belonging to Mr. D. D. Wilson ran away on Wednesday.- They started from the Egg emporium and ran down Main street, making good tirue as far as Bell's • hotel, where they were captured, with- out any damage.—A valuable mare be- longing to Mr. James Chesney, of the $2,385,550. To guaran- of insurance there are on hand to the value of uring the past year there oliciee written, covering f $1128,050, which is mium notes to the value he losses for the year 2,814, and the assessments untede to $3,910, which, he amonnt at risk is a very ent., The year was closed e of $501 in the treasury. Read the testi advertisement i •questions are an sworn to by W. ted by a prominent Methodist Minister. Con- sultation free. 1164-2 fICRON PRESBYTEB.Y.—The Presby- tery of Huron held a regular meeting in the First Presbyterian Church,Seaforth, bad to get Rev. Mr. Ramsay, of Londes- boro, to act in his stead as Presbytery Clerk.—Mr. R. Howard, of this village, hassbeen awarded the contract for the erection of a new brick. residence in Belgrave for Mr. Wm. Wray, of Morris. Building operations will be commenced as soon as apring opens. • KILLED IN THE- STATES.—On Thurs- day of last week Mr. James Moore, of this village, received a telegram fromCannonbury, Pennsylvania, conveying the melancholy intelligence of the death of his eldest son, W.. J. Moore. It seems that this young man, who was 28 years of age, left Blyth some months ago for the above named place and was engaged in oil well operatione. He waa doing so well that a brother and sister went there to live with him, an had arrived on the , Tuesday preceding his death. On Thursday, while engaged boring for oil he was on the derrick attendieg -to his duties'some 60 or 70 feet above the ground. While in this position a gas explosion caused the sand and earth to heave up with great force, striking the young man. He fell to the ground ein .his head and shoulders and death whe instantaneous. His shoulder and cheek bones were broken and the flesh bruised. The remains were brought home tor interment and arrived in Blyth on Saturday. Brucefield. R. T. OY T.—The following officers were elected in the select degree of Brucefield Star Council, Royal Temnlars of Temperancentt its last meeting : Rev. J. H. Simpson, S. C.; S. J. Pollick, Prelate; R. G. Simpson, B. S.; James Allan, B. T.; Wm. Simpson, S.; John Snider, A. S.• John Dowser' T. This is the beneficiary degree ofthe order, and is one that will commend itself to any truly temperance person desiring safe insurance at actual cost. The council has secured the services of Dr. J. N. Cadieux, of New York, to give two of his renowned lectures on the 13th and 14th a February. The press speaks of him as the second Gough of America. NOTES.----MiSS Annie, daughter of Mrs. John McIetosh,of this village,died in London this week after a lingering Robt Beatty has returned from Manitoba. He speaks of the weather being very cold when he left, and the drinking water very disagreeable. He has purchased 160 acres of land at Moosoniin.—Miss Emma Peirns, who has been quite ill with la grippe is able to be out again. SHORTHAND.—An experienced law reporter is prepared to give,lessons in Graham's Standard Phonography (the best Shorthand.) Only a limited number of - pupils and such as are likely to make a success of it will be accept- ed. Terms—$8 for thirty lessons. Type. writing taught free to Shorthand pupils. To others, 83 for 1 ullJ instructions. Address Box 14, Seaforth 1'. 0. 1164 LA :GRIPPE Qr the Influenza can be cured by using, Case's Syrup Tamarac Gurn, accompanied'. by doze cot 2 grain Quinine Pills every four hours. Cares every time. Sold by J. S. ROBERTS. 1164-1 OBITUARY.—We are this week again called upon to announce the death of two estimable citizens. It is not the old and feeble that have been cut off 'this time, but the middle-aged and re- cently robust. • Weelast week alluded to the serious illnesa of Mr.. David Dor- rence, Jr., of MoKillop. He came to Seaforth on the 9th inst. to attend a meeting of the Tuekersmith Agricul- tural Society, of which he was a direc- tor. He was not very well when he left home, and after arriving 'here grew much worse, and being too ill to venture home he went to the residence of his mother in this town. He never left this. Inflammation of the bowels was the first cause of illness. This was checked, but had EO weakened- his con- stitution that other internal troubles baffled all medical skill, and he passed quietly away on Monday afternoon, after an illness -of not quite two weeks. The deceased was the eldest son of the late Samuel Dorrance of McKillop, and was a 'prosperous- farmer and horse breeder. He was just 35 years of ag and was to all appearances robus , healthy young man, and few appear al more likely to survive to a good old a Ile was an industrious, generous, elite prising and public-spirited yeansg, Mane and was highly respected .by all who on Tireeday, 21st mst. Rev. S. Ache- knew him. He was married to a daugh- son of Kippen, was appointed modera- ter of the late Thos. iMeMichael, Esq.; - of Hullett and leaveas widow and two young children to rriOirin the irreparable Joss of a kind, husband and loVing• father. His death will also be a severe bereavement to his mother and a large circle of retatives and • friends. The re- mains Were interred in the Maitland bank cemetery ora Wednesday.—The second death we have to allude to is that of Mrs. James 'Kyle, of -Seaforth, widorw of the late James Kyle. Mrs. Kyle was the eldest daughter of James Forsythe, Esq., of Egmondville. , She .was a native of Tuck.ersmith and was 39 years and 6 months of age. She died otoluesday morning, having been sick since last •March with consumption. Her larieba.ncledind a little over a year ago after a longillness, also of consump- - Hibbert. THE EVENT OF THE SEASON. — On Tuesday last Mr. Thomas Melady led to the alter one of Ilibbert's fairest daugh- ters in the person of Miss Mary Feeney. The amiable bride was assisted by her sister, Miss Annie, and the groom by his brother Frank. Early in the morn- ing the large procession headed by the bridal carriage, which was drawn by a beautiful team of milk white horses,pros ceeded to the Irishtownchurch,where the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Murphy; after which all repaired to the residence of the bride's mother, where a sumptuous din- ner was provided for the numerous guests, and all were made welcome and enjoyed. themselves to the musio of the violin during the afternoon and eeening, and until the "wee sma' hours" of the morning. The many friends of the young couple join in wishipg them a bright and prosperous wedlock, with "just enough clouds to make a glorious sun set." Anishe Blyth. LA GRtorn.—La grippe is raging in our town. Although there have been no fatalities some are in a precarious condition. The school, wbich was clossd last.week, has been open all this week. "THE BEE."—We are exceedingly gratified to learn that MAIL. S. Felton, a former resident of Blyth, has located in Atwood, and has issued the first num• ber of a new paper, called "The Bee." Mr. Felton is a young man of push,' pluck and perseverance, and will no doubt make success of his new enter- prise. FARM SOli.D. —Mr. Wm. Laidlaw, who advertised his farm for sale in THE EXPOSITOR some weeks ago,has sold it to • Mr. Joseph Combs, of Blyth. Mr. Combs is an enterprising young man and believes in keeping things moving not- withstanding the hard times. Mr. Laidlaw will devote his attention to the creamery business. No SERVICE.—There was no service in the Presbyterian church last Sunday owing to the illness of Rev. A. McLean. Most of the Presbyterians took advan- tage of this circumstance to hear Rev. Mr. Edge, of Clinton, who occupied the pulpit ,of the Methodist church and de- livered two excellent discourses. Rev. Mr. Tonge filled: Mr. Edge's appoint- ment in Clinton. BRIEFS. — Rumors are afloat that a certain business man of Blyth will be united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Wednesday next to a popular lady of Strathroy.—Alderman Tanner and L. McQuarrie are at present on the -sick list, both being a relapse of la grippe.— The anniversary services and tea meet- ing in connection with the Presbyterian church will be held on the first Sunday and Monday in February. THE NEW COUNCIL—The new Coun- cil, composed of P.Kelly, Reeve, and Councillors N. II. Young, James Mc- Gee, John Wilford and F. W. Tanner, held their first meeting in the Council Chamber ' on Monday at eleven o'clock a. m. All the members were present and took the oath of office. All kinds of rumors were afloat as to who would secure the different offices in the gift of the council. Wm. Wilson was re -ap- pointed clerk, and John McGill assessor instead ef Joseph Carter. Mr. McGill is a competent person for the position, and no doubt the assessing will be done in first -brass style this year. A. Elder and J. M. Hamilton will be the audi- tors for the current year. The other officers were left over until next meeting. NOTES.—The public schools were closed some days last week on account of so many of the children being laid up Collector. The Treasurer was required to give bonds to the amount of $20,000, and to produce hissecurities at the next meeting for the approval of the Council. , The expenses connected with the recent municipal elections, amounting to $68, were ordered to be paid, also a balance of the Clerk's- salary, and other expenses to the amount of $116.21. A by-law was passed, repealing by-law of 1875, relating to the investment of municipal loan fund moneys, and empowering the Council to invest these funds in farm mortgages, dominion or tmunieipal de- bentures, school debentures, trustee's notes, or in the saving i bank. Motions were passed authorizing the Treasurer to pay the Trustees of the Roman Cath- olic Separate School $60, and the Trus tees of School Section No. 5, $150 from Municipal Loan Find, and to loan on mortgage at 6 per cent. interest about $1,000 of the said fund. Motions were passed appointing Charles Querengesser and James Sleeth arbitrators to value property between School Sections 7 and 12. The Clerk was also instructed to notify the auditors to proceed with their duties in due time.—JOHN C. MORRISON, Clerk. Zurich. D. S. FAUST'S big Discount Sale is still going on. Dry goods are being sold at 20 per cent. discount, as a lot of goods must be sold befbre the spring stock arrives. Fifteen pounds of good yellow Sugar for 21. Give him a call and get some of the b'g bargains for cash. 1153 ACCIDENT.—While Henry Bower, of the Babylon Line, was engaged getting out square timber ha Mr. Joseph's bush - an axe came off the the handle striking him and eutting a big gash in his side. He is doing well under the doctnr's treatment. BRIEFS.—Mr. H. S. Faust, of Cairo, Michigan, who has been here for a few days visiting his father and other friends, returned home on Tuesday last ----Mr. George Schatz returned home from his trip to Dakota e ,few days ago.—Rev. J. W. Ortwine and wife, of .Listowel, passed through this Village on Mianday on their way to Mr. C. F. Wagner's. Mrs. Ortwine intends stayieg for a • while. -----The new council met on Mon- day last. There was a full attendance. —Mr. G. Holtzman is busy taking ap- plications for the Hay Fite Insurance Company. Kippen. tor for the ensuing six rnonths.Itwas de- cided thatthereshouldbeass evening sed• - erunt at the n extmeeting for th e p urpose of hol-lin_g a.conference on the state of re ligion and that the subject of the con- ference b ho u I d be the first four recom- mendations of the last General Assem- bly on that matter. Revs. Dr. Ure, C. Fletcher, D. M. Ramsay and J. H. aiimpson were appointed to introduce the various recommendations. Leave was given to the congregations of Egnioncl- vine, Bayfield and Bethany to ffp- eeed with calls as soon as they are ready. A' circular regarding amendments to the Ontario License Act, suggested by the Presbytery of Ottawa was referred t6 the Ten peragace Committee to which there were added for this purpose Rev, WE. 4 THE undersigned wfshes to announce to the general public that he has again assumed the management of Bell's Sawmill and is pre- pared to do all custom sawing with which he may be entrusted at the very low figure of 63 ° per thousand. Joint McNsvls, Kippen.- 1163 D. WEISMILLER offers the whole of his stook for sale en ,bloc. He also offers for eale his stOre and residence property here. It is a -first-class stand for business. For particulars see advertisement in another column. 1154 LoCALS. — Prior to their departure for their home in Mexico, Mrs. Win. Mellis and daughter spent a few days with Mrs. , R. Meals this week. They started on their long journey Friday morning.—The Misses McMordie and Mrs. James Miller, of this place, at- tended the annual meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society held at Seaforth on Tuesday last. LITERARY SOCIETY MEETING.— The last meeting, of the Kippen Literary Society was a grand success. Owing to -an attack -of la grippe, the chairman, Mr. Weismiller, was unable to take 'his place, and in his absence Mr. Somerville, our popular. miller, very ably presided over the meeting. The programme was da good one and the committee expects to have one equally as good, if not better, for next meeting. Tuckersmith. COUNCIL—The council elected met at Brucefield on the 20th inst. After or- ganization, S. Smillie was re -appointed clerk and Mr. J. Murray, s treasurer. Mr. Wm. Cooper was re -appointed assessor for 1890, Messrs. Elliott and flicks • were re -appointed auditors. Messrs. Jacob- McGee, D. McIntosh, V. S„ John Sheppard, with the Reeve and clerk 'were appointed as local Board of Health for1890. A number of small accounts were ordered to be paid. The deputy Returning -Officers were allowed $5 each for conducting -the .municipal election. The treasurer was instructed to place to the credit of the secretary. treasurer of each Board of School Trus- ties an equal share of balance on hand of money raised for school purposes, and hold the same subject to the order of each such secretary -treasurer. The meeting adjourned to meet again at the call of the Reeve. Each Board of Trus tees should report to the clerk the name and address of its Secretary and also that of the teacher.—SAMUEL SMILLIE, Clerk. JANUARY 24 1890. Cheap Goods Kippen Road, Tuckersmith, diecl. last Hensall. FARMERS, ATTENTION.—J. C. Riau - sen wishes to remind you that Harness is down below barley prices. Good team 4harness at $25, single harness as low as 310. Give meat call and see what 1 can do for you. J. C. ICLAusBN. 1152-3 • On Saturday, January 18 and following week, —WE WILL SELL AT— Wholesale Cost The Following Lines: LADIES' FUR SETS, LADIES' WOOL SHAWLS, LADIES' WOOL HOODS, GENTS' 'FUR CAPS, GENTS' OVERCOATS,I BOYS OVERCOATS," Rodgerville. OBITUARY.—It •is with feelings of deep sorrow that we chronicle the death of Mary Reid, beloved wife of Mr. John Patterson,.of Rodgerville, on January 12th, after a few days' illness, leaving behind an infant son five days old. She was an amiable lady and beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaint- ance. She was a daughter of Mr. John Reid, of County Down, Ireland, and came to this country with a brother about nine years ago. She was . the neice and adopted daughter of Mr. as. White, of Rodgerville, now of Hen an, in whose family she was beloved by all. The last day of June, 1887,. she was married to Mr. John Patterson, with whom she lived in great happiness only two and a half years till death claimed her for its victim. She spent Christmas and New Year's with her friends at the family re -union, and to all appearance was likely to spend many more, but God ordained it otherwise and took her to Himself. Mr. _Patterson has- the sincere sympathy of the community in the loss of his amiable companion. Shed not for her the bitter tear, Nor give the heart to vain regret; • 'Tis but the casket that lies herd, The gem that filled it sparkles yet. • NOTICE.—A sure cuae for La Grippe, especially if you have it in the pocket. By coming to Coad & Rannie during the month of February, we will send you all away perfectly satisfied. We will sell you all winter goods at cost for cash during the month, in fact all goods in stock except groceries, which we will sell at regular prlces. Come one and all and We will try and satisfy you. There are a few accounts yet not settled that must be settled by the expiration of the sale. 1154-3 NOTES.—Quite a number of our vil- lagers are at present confined to their homes with la grippe.—There is as yet not much sleighing in this neighborhood, although we have had several falls of snow during the past week.—The anni- versary services in connection with Car- mel Presbyterian church will be held on Sabbath, February 2jrd, and a sacred concert will be held on the following evening. A strong committee have been appointed to make all necessary arrange- ments. HYMENEAL.—On Tuesday afternoon last another or those pleasing. events in the matrimonial line took plane at the residence of John Short, Esq.:', of the township of Hay,on which occasion Mr. Frederick William Ingram, of Van- couver, British Columbia, and formerly of this neighberhood, was united in the bonds of wedlock to Miss i Charlotte, fourth daughter of Mr. J. Sbort. The marriage ceremouy was performed by Rev. J. S. Cook, of this village, and was witnessed by a large number of the relatives and friends ot the contracting parties. The happy couple took the evening express for London, and from there intend visiting, Aylmer, Brantford and Niagara Falls. We unite with their many friends in wishilag them a safe and pleasant trip, and prosperity through life. BED dOMFORTABLES, BED BLANKETS In the above lilies we have only a light stock left and in order to clear, we will Sell Without a Profit m-i4D3R,OSII E. McFAUL, SEAFORTH. days visiting old friends before leavingfor Kansas, where they havedecided to make, their future home.—Ralph Pelton, for- merly of the Post staff, has purchased the stock and plant of the old Budget frora J. R. Grant, and has started & newspaper at Atwood called the Bee.— J. R.Grant has been on a visit here from Winnipeg, where he has been for the past year. He has again returned West. He looks about the same as of yore. He intends removing his family West in the spring. Viringham. BRIEFS.—The Reliance Electric Ligh‘ • Company have workmen putting up wires here for electric light. rhey are going to put it in and run it for thirty days free as an advertisement.—Dr. Towler has gone to Florida on business. —Rev. Mr. Keefer, Methodist minister, at one time stationed here, preached on Sunday morning last inethe Presbyterian church, and in the Methodist church in the evening. He is tiled lecturing every evening this week iethe Town Hall.— Dr. McDonald, M. P., left last week to resume his duties at Ottawa.—Mr. 11. Davis was away last week attending his mother's funeral. She was buried in London.—John Hooey shipped a fine - car load of horses from here last week to Montreal.—William Anderson, son of William. S. Anderson, of the Boundary Line, who has been in Manitoba for 7 years is on a visit to his friends here.— John Neilands, of VVingham, went on Saturday to attend the funeral of hie father, Thos. Neilands, of the township of Chinguaconsy, County of Peel, who was one of the pioneers of that place, aged 82 years. Stanley. • THE COUNCiL.—The council elect met at Varna on Monday, when th'e follow- ing officers were appointed: George Stewart, clerk; Andrew Stinson, care- taket ; John -Reid, treasurer ; John Tough, assessor; James Armstrong and Jas. McClyment, auditors. The Board of Health will be composed of John Torrance, Isaac Erratt, J. B. 'Seacord and George Stewart, with Dr. Elliott, Medical Health Officer. The auditors were requested to have the books audi- ted on or before the 15th of February. After passing a number of accounts the -council adjourned to met again on the 15th of February, at one o'clock p. m. week. The animal had been ailing with influenza.—Rev. A." McLean, the for some time, and when Mr. I esteemed pastor of St. Andrew's church, Chesney- went -4to the stable in the l'has been confined to his residence for morning he found it lying dead.—Mr. James Forsythe, of Egmondville, wishes us to express his thanks to the neigh- bors and friends who showed so much several days with a severe attack of la grippe, but is now recovering. He was unable to attend the meeting of Huron Presbytery in Seaforth on Tuesday, and .1 Bayfield. H. F. EDWARDS announces a grand Clearing Sale of Boots and Shoes at surprisingly low pnces for cash, to make room for spring geode. Come and examine. H. F. EDWAlIDS, Bayfield. • 1153-2 NOTES.—The Young Britons, of Bay- field, take pleasure in aunouncing that their annual tea meeting and concert will be held in the town hall, on Wed- nesday evening, Januery 29th, when a programme of unusual merit will be provided.—Mr. Geo. Stanbury has re- sumed his studies at Clinton Collegiate. —Mr. John Ferguson has returned from a pleasant vacation in Goderich and Colborne.—Mr. Jesse Card has estab- lished his shoe shop opposite J. Pol- lock's hotel, in the building next to C. Tippet's flour and feed store, where he will be pleased to see all his old custom- ersand lots of new ones.—The Grippe is causing more trouble than McGinty-. Brussels. DissoetimoN.--,Strachan Brothers of this place, have announced that they intend dissolving the partnerabip here- tofore existing, Dougald retiring and Alexander remaining on in the business. They have started a clearing sale at cost for one month, after which the dissolu- tion takes place, when it is hoped that Dougald will still remain in business. FARM KOLD.—Donald McLachlan, of the township of Grey, has made an assignment for the benefit of his credi- tors. Wm. Bishop has sold his 200 TWENTY-BECOND YEAR. 1 WEEOLIE NUMBER 3 1,155. I -:Great Bargains-. —AT THE— Cheap Cash Store —OF— HOFFNIAN & CO. Great Bargains going in good useful. and suitable articles for Holiday Press ents at our - CHEAP SALE, Of which the following are a few Dress Goods, Mantles, Mantle ,Cloths, Furs, Blankets Shawls, Clouds Scarfs, liats„ Cape, Ifoods, Corsets, aloves, Mitts, Hose, Collars, Cuffs, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Ribbons, Lace Curtains, Millie nery, and a host of other articlen too numerous to mention here. Please call and take a look through the stock be- fore completing your purchases, at ,the Cheap Cash Store HOFFMAN CARDNO'S BLOCK, SEA FORT fia SCIENCE Has Conquered And made it possible to Restore Defee tive Eye Sight to Normal Vision. Hullett. A FALSE REPOBT.—In justice to my- self, I beg leave to state that it has come to my knowledge that some un- truthful and vindictive person has been circulating a rumor to the effect that I have recently made an assignment. For the benefit of ' those who may not be aware of my circumstances, I beg te state that any such report is false. defy the untruthful circulator of this report, or any other person to produoe an unpaid note or book account against me. By men own industry and frugality I stand to -day as one of the most prosperous farmers iu the county and one who is able to pay one hundred cents on the dollar every time.—Jonin MILLS. COUNCIL—The council elect for the township of Hullett for 1890 met at Londesboro on Monday, the 20th. Members all present. By-laws were prepared and passed fixing salaries of and confirming appointments of town- ship officers . for 1890. Messrs. David Jackson and John McLaren were appointed auditors'Robert Smith, assessor and Thomas Neilansre-appoint- ed collector of taxes. A few accounts, amounting to $15 were passed mil ordered to be paid. On the application of Dr. Young the council granted the snm of $5 to Mrs. Messmore, a woman in poor circumstances, the same to be expended under the direction of Conn- cillor Leghorn. The clerk was authori- zed to advertise for tenders for quantity of rock elm plank for the not of the township, the said tenders •to be opened at the next meeting of council on Monday, February 3rd, at one o'clock P. M. acre farm to Douglas Ferguson, of McKillop. Teeswater, on ef 'James Ferguson, of COUNCIL DOINGS.—The newly elected. Grey, for 18,000, a reduction of $2,000 Council for McKillop, met at b utton's from what he paid for it a few years Hotel on Monday last. Afternsubscrib- I ago. iug tbe necessary declarations of offiee, BRIEFS.—Mr. D. Ferguson, of Scarf it was moved by Mr. Charles Dodds, I &Ferguson, Stratford, was in town last and seconded by Mr.Daniel Manley, that week on busineste 1.hey are busy run - Mr. John Morrison be Deputy -Reeve. ning off a bankrupt stOck here.—Mr. B. Moved in amendment by Mr. John I Dickson and F. S. ScOtt were at London Morrison, and seconded by Mr. James last week attending the assizes there.— Evans, that Mr. Daniel Manley be Dep- ; Everybody is complaining of la grippe, uty-Reeve. The motion was carried by , but no serious cases are reported so far. the casting vote of the Reeve. The i David Frain's infant daughter, and following salaries for township officers ; Thomas Edgar's little boy died this were agreed upon, viz.:" Auditors, 57; week, but from other cau-ses.—ll. Drew each; Clerk, 5200, to include all duties was elected chairman of the Brussels required by statute, Treasurer, 0.0; , school board for thig year. Harry will Assessor, 580; Collector, $80. The, make a good chairman as he has always Council appointed Mr. Adam Diokson been a good trustee —J. It. S. Kirk and as Auditor, and the Reeve appointed J. W. Kendall have been appointed Mr. Joseph Evans. Mr. John C. Mor- , auditors for the rannicipality for this rison was re -appointed Clerk • Mr. S. year --Arthur Hiugston and wife, J. Shannon, Treasurer; Mr. Robert G. formerly of this place, but lately of ROO; Assessor, and Mr. Adam gays, Richmond gill, were here for a few enint the annual meeting of the Elmo Reform Association held in Atwood re• cently, the following were elected of- ficers for 1890: Wm. Shearer, re-eled ed •President; J. W. McBain, fat Viee President; Robert Morrison, 2nd Viot President; James Dickson, Jr., Secre- tary -Treasurer. s -Chairman of Ward Committee,—Jacob Bray, Wm. Shearer, J. W. McBain, W. S. Burnett, Jarasi Cuthbertson, George Inglis and Ferdie nand Doering. —The annual meeting of the Fallen ton Agricultural Society was held in the • township hall on Thursday, 9th hist" when the following officers were elect' ed for the current year: President, Gen. Leversage ; vice-president, Thoneas Han' son and George GUI; directors, Ha,nson, James Woodley, jr., Galin& Francis, R. H, Bain, Thomas Green- wood, J. W. Woodley, Win. Porteotin and A. Bothwell, R. B. Pomeroy waft re-elected secretary -treasurer, and Si Keeler and A. Campbell, auditors. S. Roberts is happy to announce that he hats secured. Patent -Dioptric Eye 'Metre) . which will enable him to fit all defeetsot Ago !ASTIGM ATISM, HYPERMETROPIA, KY 0 PIA, PRESBYOPIA, OR ANY COMPOUND .DEFRCT. Astigmatism is due to irregular shape of e and is usually congenital. Many school childr with this defect are called -stupid, but with y perly fitted glasses they may lieootne the brig est of scholara. This is quite a common. al dangerous defect. —HypertnetroPia is a maltori ationwhich keeps the &fiery muscle in onta use, ev)iereas in a normal eye it is at rest wit looking Ida distance. This defect if ne may result in nervous depression and pain, a even prostration —Myopia is a diseased,eondi - of the eye, which Should be very -carefully Iltt to prevent an increase of thedefeCt, and perhe ultimate blindness.-t-Preshyopiads a loss of i nomtnodation in the eye, whieh may _cause .e.ati act unless oorreeted by satificial aid. Frequently nervous or sick headaches, a also serious illness, are brought on by one more of the above defects. Remember, charge for testing your eyes. i J.S.ROBERTS, Chemist & Drugg - CARDNO'S BLOCK, SEARORT11., Bill Arp among the Farmer 13111 Arp, the Georgia humorist, I . been among the farmers. He says: invitation, I made a speech not le ago at a farrn.ers' barbecue ,in a mil boring county, and I spread myself encouraging our people to keep up w the age, and I pictured the innoce and honesty, and independence of farmer's life in multitudinous lamp* 1 was cheered and congratulated course, and when I got through, an ,o grizzly fellow, with braes -bound sp taeles, came up and says he to In "My friend, you talk mighty we you talk like a lawyer ; but I ei like to know if you can ten me vil kind of a calf makes the best mi cow ?" "A heifer calf," said i, s the crowd just yelled. I got the g on the old Man, and so says, "Let ask you a question and you may ask another, and the man who can't awn his own question must treat to cigar "All right," says he, " now go &hes adrigouhnids Said I, "How does a ground squi thhetop olew?it,hout leaving any 4 He studied awhile and then gave and called on me to answer. ' Wl said I, "he begins at the bottom." 1 "Well,abut how does he get at m .botto?" said the old man, as tho helldnae. " I don't know," said I, "but 1 is your questions you must answer i pay." - The crowd yelled again, and tilt rat::day night at his residence in 'Saturday ) —Hen. Senator C. 8. Rodier dies urrendered and bought the cif * ' were the father, mother, and four took a picture of a family named Se belonging to the neighborhood of /4 De buirlhdraemn —A photographer in Brantford la only Am, jinn thi3engrrf:rdp. tOWD.Ship. , —Fire Monday morning destr Duncan Walker s large mills five i from St. Thomas. The mills m were among the finest in the con were purchased from H. Payne, Ds London, for $7,000. Since tbat several thousandelollars have been chinery and improvements. As by Mr. Walker in purchasing new the d i aw Wasno origin jo gfivr he oei nf theitchses fi ri shill si lodo oni 1:1014a:onuitlabturtui