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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1892-02-19, Page 13FEBRUARY 26, 1892. THE HURON XPOSITOR. place ou Friday and Saturday last. A large number of horses were disposed off.—Mrs. James Burgess' sale of furniture on Satur- day was * grand succes' e everything realiz- ing good prices. ChiefGill, who wielded the hammer, received the highest praise for the way in which he conducted the ssle.— Mr. Wm. Sniale hag received the contract for the fencing which has to be done to the agricultural grounds, for the sum of 95 cents per rod.—The Stephen and Usborne Agri- cultural Society held a meeting here on Sat- urday efternoort last —Mr. Wm. Horton, of the Boundary of Hibbert, has purchased the premises in rear of the Presbyterian church from Mrs. 'Daniel Pinch, paying for the fine briok residence a handsome figure. We welcome Mr.Horton among us, and hope he will spend many happy days in his new home. —The first leap year dance of the sealion was held at the residence of the Misses Hersey, in this pIatoe, on Friday evening last. A large number of our young bachelors were preeent. Everything was carried on in &st- olen style'and the young men speak in the very highest terms of the treatment they received at the hands of the young ladies who entertained them so hospitably, and hope the time will not be far distant when another such party will be gotten up.—A sleigh load of our young folks were treated to e &mow at the residence of Mr. George Mantle,Brick street, Stephen. They report having spent a few hours of amusement, and returned home late in the morning.—The Emma Wells Comedy Company are billed to appear in the Opera house here on March ist and several days following. They are highly spoken of by the press and by - those who have had the pleasure of hearing them. The price of admiesion is small.— A concert, which will be composed of home Went, will be held in the Opera house to- night, Friday, for the benefit of Mr. James Ferguson, who has been confined to hia home with lung trouble. Let there be a good re- aperille on the collection plate at the door.— The Spring show of the Stephen and Usborne Agricultural Society will be held at Exeter on Tuesday, April 12. Morris. FOOTBALL. —A friendly game of football was played on the grounds of School section No. 1, between that team and a team from School section No. 5. No. 5 had the heavier team, yet before the ball had been long in play W. Pratt scored for No. I. Play was resumed and H. Hall added another for his team, before long Stubbs of No. 5 rolled up another for his opponents and when half time Was called the game stood 3 to 0 in favor of the home team. During second half time Ne. 5 made some geed kicks on goal and scored one. When time was called the game stood 3 to 1 in favor of No. I. The following composed the home team : A. Jackson, 11. Hall, S. White, W. Pratt, N. McCallum, J. Stalker, G. Bielby, F. Laidlaw, T O'Connor, G. Pierce and A. Smith. LOCAL ITEM& —Mr. George Hannah, of the 6th line has rented his farm for a term of years, He sold his stock by auction on Monday last. Everything sold well. Mr. C. Hamilton conducted the sale in his usual able maaner.—Mrs, Parker, Sr., of Sun- shine, is very poorly at present —Mr. Samuel Love, of the 5th line, got badly hurt on Saturday last by falling off a load of hay on:to the barn floor.—Mr. D. Kelly, of the 6th line, avid a horse at Wingham on the 18th inst. for $120. Mr. J. Smith, of the 8th line sold a teaan on the same day for $320.-1 large number of horses are being, sent to Manitoba.—Mr. A. T. Cede is busy hauling logs to Wingham.—The few soft days have spoiled the roads in many places. —A party was held at the residence of Mr. Thomas Miller on Thursday evening last, and judging by the time the young folks ar- rived home in the morning they had been well used. Music was furnished by J. Love, G. Miller and T. Stewart.—A • parlor social took place at the residence of Mr. D. Kelly, 6th line, on Monday evening of last week,—Mr. G. Kirkby and wife, of the 9th - line, were away visiting friends in Blanch- ard, Perthcounty, last week.—There is some talk of a tea -meeting coming off in Belgrave Presbyterian church sometime in March.—Some farmers are going to be short of feed for their stock before spring .— Assessor Watson is going his rounds; no doubt he will hem of some dogs that have left their masters or died of la grippe.—The Morris council met at the township. ball on Monday last.—Messrs. J. and W. Thuell took an elm log to Brussels that had 1,500 feet in it.—A tea -meeting will be held in the Presbyterian church, Belgreve on Thursday evening, March 3rd.—The kWest Huron election returns give Patterson, Conserva- tive, 15 majority. Blvth. DISAPPOINTED,—Last Sunday the Presby- terians were disappointed in Dr. Robertson,. who had been advertised to preach, failing to appear. ile sent a telegram Saturday morning saying that on account of the atorms be would be unable to attend. Rev. Mr. McLean preached two excellent ser- mons, considering that he had such short notice.—The Presbyterian choir is at pres- ent without a leader, but on Sunday they seemed to get along splendidly under the leadership of Mr. J. S. McKinnon. Blyth ought to be able to furnish a leader without sending to other places. NOTES.—Mr. WM. Powell, of Clinton, spent Sunday in town,—Miss Mina Win - mill, of Auburn, is the guest of Mies Lilly Fisher this week.—Mr. J. 11. Tatno,nt and .Mr„ Wm. McLaughlin of Gerrie, spent Sunday in town,—Mrs. 'Bently is at present visiting in Goderich.—/Aiss B. Carder en- tertained her friends at a birthday party on Friday evening last. Those present report having had a grand time.—Mr. Albert Rob- inson returned home from London last week. —Mr. Wm. Termite of Mr. S. H. Gidley's tailoring establishment, is, we are glad to see, around again after his brief illness.— We are glad to state that Mr. Hugh Mc- Quarrie is able to be out again.—Don't for- get the grand Forester's concert on Friday evening, the 26th inst.—A large number of Wingham and Clintern young folks spent Sunday in town.—Dr. Potter, of the Tor- onto Medical College, spent a few days in town lately. He returned to TorontoWednes day morning.—Mies Alice Gillespie is spend- ing a few days in Wingham this week visit- ing relatives.—Mr. Wm. Bell, livery man, has parted with his fine black team, for a handsome surn.—Mr. Thomas Ashbury, ot the firm of Ashbury & Jameson, has pur- chesed Mr. Ted Watson's farm. Rumor has it that Mr. Watson intends to move to Clinton. Mr. Ashbury now has a beautiful place, which is second to none in the vicie- ity. The price paid Was ;4,900,0—Mrs. Shipley is visiting her father, Mr, Gregor McGowan.—Mr. Wm. Livingstone met with a aerious accident thia week, injuring his arm. PoarrICAL MEETINGS. —It is something unusual for our town to be favored with political speeches in connection with the West Huron campaign, but this time both parties have paid us a visit. On Thursday evening Mr. Morrison, ef Lucknow, and Mr. Campbell, M.P.P. for East Algoma. gave addresses for Mr. Paterson. They paid a. high tribute to Mr. Mowat, saying that there is not a more prosperous country in the world than Ontario. It is a wonder how Mr. Campbell can go to Toronto and stay on the Opposition nide. He made some eery wild statements, however, in oonnee- tion with our trade relations with the United States. Monday evening we had two most distinguished. speakers for the Reform party in the persons of Hon. David Mills and Mr. James Lister, M.P. for West Landstort. They were escorted into the hall by Mr. N. H. Young and Mr. Andrew Sloan and were greeted by hearty cheers from a packed house. Mr. Young was ap- Pointed chairman. The first speaker he introduced was, Mr. Lister, who started by going qver some 14 the points of Mr. arepbell's previous address and showing conclusively that he had made Lome sctlious mis-statements. He then dealt with thel investigations that he had been the mean -of pushing forward at the last session. 114 oak] that the inves- tigations had only be .n commenced, and that next session he ha more revelations to make, and that the aid of his colleague M. C. Cameron, would be needed. He dosed his speech amid heart cheers. Hon, D. Mills then spoke for o e hour on the trade question. He showed he knew what he was talking about. They ere the beat speeches thet have been heard in our village for many a long day. Th meeting closed with cheers for the Queen, . C. Cameron and the speakers. —Mr, John Docking & respected resident Tuesday of last week. and three sons. , The out to the family plot little churchyard at home. There he was day beside his first wi —it is stated that t way intend erecting a Stratford at an early to be of red pressed br ok, and will be built on the property where the grain houses are at present located. he depot will be built under the same style s the Union depot at Toronto. The presen depot will be torn down and tracks laid or siding.. —Peter Zurbrigg, o South Jisathope, who has been in poor heslt for somp time, was a ,couple of weeks ago v sited by his brother John, of Lincoln Cou ty. On his arrival John was seized with 1 a grippe and died be- fore his family in Lin oln were even aware of his illness. He wa age and moved from coin County some tw —The anniversary Presbyterian church 14th bast. Rev. Dr. service in the mornin of Avonton, in the e good attendance at b the weather and the s the Monday followin meeting in the evenin of Mitchell, was eppo meeting. Rev. Dr. Bible Society, Rev. and other speakers pressed for the test 27 years f Mitch 11, died on He leaves a widow remains were taken or interment in the alem, near the old_ aid to relit on Thurs- o and his daughters. e Grand Trunk Rail- heads° e depot in ate. The building is about fi ty- years of ear Tavistock to Lin - years a o. of thel Motherwell ook plac on Sunday, offat cenineted the and Reif.. Mr. Drumm, ening. lrhere was a th servie s considering ate of tie roads. On there wa a social tea . Rev Mr. Tully, nted ohs, rman of the Moffatt, agent of the r. Gesso', of Avonton, he audience. Local otice Bon Wanted to lean the dr nese. Apply at HOFFMAN f Co., Seal MONEY TO LOAN. — Funds. Interest pay•ablei BEST, Barrister, Seaforth MARBLE WORKS, villa has purchased the David Grant, and intends all its 'branches. Cemete a specialty. Parties wie will do well to call on me, sonable as good work and Navities. goods bind- rth. 1261 per c na Private yearly. pply to J. M. 1254 eaforth. J. W. Ne- arble Wo a of the late bo carry on the business in y and buil ing stone work ing anyth ng in this lino as ma prlca will be as re - material w 11 allow. J. W. late BUSINESS CHANGE —John aird having purchased the business oiMr. Milb n, in Seaforth, wishes to inform his friend s and the public that he will keep a full Stock of Fancy Go • s of all kinds, also Pipes, Tobaccos, Cig s, &c. Al o agent for the celebrated Singer Sewingj Machine. Remember the place, Main Street, Seafo4th, opposi e Richardson & McInnis' Shoe Store. 1262-4 A MYSTERIOUS WEIR. --•••4 I Prof. Gustav onee with a mesmeric gl nee over wered a frantic maniac." In the foregoi g sentence is hidden the name of a celebrated river and the el" overer of it may retake rnoney. For the first correct newer Tau FIRE- SIDE WISELY offers 8100 n cash, e cond $75, third $60, next two $26, next five $10, an more than a hundred cash and other prizes; be ides which $25 and $10 are offered for the first a d second from each province. Fifty cents for a th ee months trial subscription to the FIRESIDE must ccompany each solution. Thirteen numhers of the est family paper In Canada for Fifty Cent!. Send P. 0. orders where possible and send in early. A. ress, FIRESIDE WEEKLY, 9 Adelaide, West., Toronto Ont. 1281-3 CAifPBiLL'SWHIT CHAFF S 'RING WHEAT, a new and promising va ety for sal at Scott's Man - moth Segd and Feed Sth e, Seafort . We desire to state to the farmers tha we have ow on hand a quantity of this whes.t,gr wn by Mr. .D.Wilson. We would advise early order as there i not a very large quantity to be had this s ason. Steele Bros.,Toronto, in their report say: At he Iteperi ental Farm in 1890 the crop was 361 bu hels, when the best crop of any other variety was 30 bushels, and they think it is the most promising pring W1eat for Ontario they have grown. We n also an ply you with a God sample of Colorer% and othe varietieo. In a few days more we will h ve in a ful _stook of Oats, Peas, Clover, Grass Seed Mangold sbod Carrot Seeds, also a full line of Gard n Seeds, 4.nd we have no hesitation in saying thatl when yoi4 COMO and ex- amine our 'stock and prijei you wi be telling your neighbors that without 4 doubt Ro rt Scott's is the place to buy your Seeds.l Rom, SOolT, Seaforth. 1260 THEM RKE S. S FORTS, F bruary 25th, 1892 Fall Wheat per bushel,n w Spring Wheat per butrhe ,new Oats per bushel Peas per bushel Barley per bushel Butter, No. 1, loose Butter, tub gs..... . ..... our, per 100 lbs Hay per ton. Hides per 100 ?be Hides (Grubby) Sheep Skins Wool Pototoes per bag, Salt (retail) per barrel . . Wood per oord (long). Wood per cord (short) Apples per bag Clover Seed. Timothy Seed Pork, per 100 Its Tallow, per lb • Fall Wheat per bushel. Spring Wheat per bombe Oats per bushel . .... . Barley per bushel. Peas per bushel ...... . .. ..... .. .. 0 58 to 0 59 Butter 0 16 to 016 Eggs 0 16 to 010 Hay per ton, new 9 00 to 11 03 Potatoes per bushel, 0 26 to 0 30 Hides per 100 Ibe 4 00 to 4 05 Cordwood. 3 00 to 4 00 Wool per lb ........ 0 18 to 019 Pork, per 100 lbs 6 00 to 5 26 0 86 to 090 O 86 to 090 0 29 to 080 9 68 to 0 69 O 37 to 0 45 0 16 to 0 16 0 14 to 0 15 O 14 to 0 14 2 60 to 260 9 50 to 11 00 3 50 to 400 2 00 to 200 0 50 to 1 00 0 16 to 020 O 40 to 040 1 00 to 100 3 50 to 4 00 2 00 to 250 O 50 to 060 6 60 to 650 1 60 to 175 6 00 to 6 10 O 04 di 004i micron, 7 bruary 25th, 1392 0 88 Iso $0 89 ..... 0 88 to 089 .... 0 28 to 029 0 35 tO 0 46 Iavzitroot, Feb. 24. winter, 8s Wad ; Cal 6s 00d; pork, 55s 00d; Spring heat, 8s ; red fornia No. 1, 8s 02d; retie, heese, 57s TORONTO, Feb. 25.— 11 wheat spring wheat, 50.87 to 40.88 ;. as per bush, 60c to 61c ; barle) per ton, $13.00 to $15.50 ; butter, foes, per bag, e0.35 to 50.50;1eg lo a3e ;:dressed hogs, per cwt.. 85 Horse MONTREAL, February in the horse market th change very much. T only two heads. Sale th $200. There are stil especially good drivers head of young trottin companies are beginni will require a good ma got. Dai Toito-sTtr, February choice scarce and firm and good to choice r Eggs—As before ; sal cases on the spot sellin down to 15c to 16e. Marerguse, February In.—There creamery, while there is a slight grades. Prices are Erni. We Creameries, 24e to 211c ; Town Western dairy, 18c to 19Se. Chee unchanged. The amoent of bue prices are nevertheless firm. We to 12c. Eggs—The deinand for prices are unchanged. Limed sto to 16c. New eggs at feom 22c to I $ veals. Sheep are rather duller, as the hutch to use up their stook of frozen mutton bef Spring weather injures its sale. Mixed lot about flo per lb. A very fine Shropshite r sold here to -day for 810. Fat hogs continue t about 6c per lb, and dressed hogs from filn to EAST BUFFALO, February 28.—Cattle—T steers sold at 84,60 to $4 76, there being a ve inquiry from export buyers. Good 1,373 lbs sold at $4 to $4.46, with light to fair lots to 413.80,,with good cows and heifer' at 83.25 a few fano) fat heifers bringing 53.80 to $3 cows, $2 to $ a 50 ; good fat lots, $1 to $8.60 were in moderate supply and about eteady at prices. Sheep and Lambs -Reports from t were favorable, and with a good order dem market was fairly active. Good to best shee $6 to $6.25 and fair to choice lots brought $5. Good to best lambs, 56.76 to 5725; contmen 25 to $6.5Q No Canadas an sale. Hags choice York weights ranged at $5.15 to 15. to beet mediums, $5.20 to 56.25. Pigs, 96.06 Other grades as quoted. TORONTO, February 24.—Cattle—This tra somewhat slow, but quotations remain firm heavy fat cattle were held at 410 per lb,but c find a taker. Too much poor stuff offered, t ing quite a few rough and inferior animals h from last week. For good stuff there was a viand Good butchers' cattle sold at from 81 per lb, up to 4e for choice stoek. Inferior an cows and oxen sold at from 21c to 2e per lb, ing to quality, with s slow demand. The are the quotations : Butchers; choice, Siic to Ib; medium to good, 210 to 111e ; fihippers,8 stockers and feeders, 210 to 30. Hogs—Go fat, off oars, *4.3040 $450; heavy rough, $4 per cwt a light fat, 53.75 40 84.10. Sheep ere and shippers, $4.50 to $6 • lambs, $4 t rams and culls, $3 to $3.90. }filch Cops and era—Superior stock, $30 to 560 per head; stock, $28 to $30. 50.91 to 50.92; ate, 34e. to 35c.; , 60e to 54a ; hay, 2c to 25o ; pota- s, per doz., 22a 75 to 56.25, rs want re the sell at m was bring 610. e bet y light o 1,460 t 0.50 5375 , 0; old Bulls former e east nd the sold at 5 to $6. o fair, ood to ;good $5.10. e was Four uld not ere he- ld over fair de - to iito rough [mord- !lowing 40 per to Sac; traight .90 to Butch - $5.76 ; Spring- rdinary Births. EGGERT.—In MeKillop, on the 18th inst., the wife of Mr. John Eggert, of a son. "' NIXON.—In Whitechurch, on the 124h i st., the wife of Mr. James Nixon, of a daughter. JOHNSTON.—In Morris, on the 18th inst., the wife of Air. James Johnston, of a daughter. KYLE.—In Mitchell, on the llth inst., th wife of Mr. Wm. Kyle, merchant, of a son. LOVE.—In Tuckersmith, on the 9th inst., wife of Mr -John Love, of a daughter. ARCHIBALD.—In Tuelsersmith, on the 4th nst, the wife of Mr. Andre* Archibald, of a son. ANDERSON.—At Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the 20th January, the ,wife of Mr. David A derson, f a son LEES.—At Brampton, on the 15th inst., th wife of Richard Lees, M. A., Brampton High School, of a son. SKINNER.—In Usborne, on the 28rd inst., the wife of Mr. Samuel Skinner, of a daughter. licTAGGART.—In Tuckersmith, on the 7th nat., the wife of Mn. Edwin MeTaggari, of a daug ter. ROSE.—In Egniondville, on the 23rd inst., the wife of Mr. Joe 0. Rose, of a daughter. Marriages. KESTELL—CHAPPEL.—At the residence bride's parents, on the 27th ult, by R Orme, Mr. Nehemiah Kestle, of Steph ship, to Wes Caroline, second daught John Chappel, West Flamboro. STEWART — RONEY — At tbe residene bride's father, on the 1741 inst., by R Hodgins, Mr. Alexander Stewart, of Miss Lucy A., second daughter of 21 Roney, of Hibbert. - COUSLEY—SAMPLE.—ln Bruseels,on the 1 by Rev. G. F. Salton, Mr. Andrew Miss Lizzie, daughter of the late John all of Bruesels. PENTZ—MURR.—In Brussels, on the 16t the residence of the bride's father. by Ross, B. A., Mr. Wm. C. Pentz, oi Elli County, to Miss Mary H. L., youngest ' of Mr. Joseph Murr. ANDERSON—YOUNG—At the residenc bride's parents, West Wawanoeh, on inst., by Rev. James Carie, Mr. Wm. son,. of Clare, Northwest Territory, Martha Annie, eldest daughttr of Mr. Young, Markets. 3.—There has been some stir past week, but prices do not e receipts for the week are 22 hest t prices from $65 on hand f r sale 25 head of and work re, including four stallions. The city cartage g to buy eery workers, and y, if the 'girt sort can be Mark tB. 23. — But er — Unchanged ; at 20c th le for selections; 118 rangin from 16e to 19e. s small • -day, but the best at 21c; w th limed and stale of the v. J. W. n town - r of Mr. of the v. J. W. ogan, to . Henry 'th inst., usley, to Sample, inst., at ev. John e, Perth aughter of the he 17th . Ander- to Mies Matthew Deaths. BOX.—In Stephen, on the 18th inet,Elizab th, relict of the late Richard Box, aged 44 years, months. ALEXANDER.—At his late residence,BavtiId Wad, on the 17th inst., John Alexander, age 70years. SAMPSON.—In McGillivray, on the 7th ins ,Thonras Sampson, aged 76 years and 4 months. STRONG.—In Seaforth, on the 23rd Met , Alonzo Strong, aged 60 yeais and 8 months. , McLAREN.—In Turnberry, on the 18th ii t., Mary, wife of Mr. Peter McLaren, aged 6 years, 9 months and 16 days. BUCHANAN.—In Stephen-, at the reside'de of her eon Norman, on the 8th inst., Flora uchanan, aged 92 years. is fair dernand for ailing off in other uote as follows : hips, 190 to 21c; ie—The market is nese is small, but uote at from 11ic ggs is steady and k sells at from 16c 6c. SALE REGISTER. On Wednesday, March 2, 1892, at 1 o'clock on Lot 19 Conceesion 2, 11. R. S. Tucker - smith, Farm Stock and Implem nts &c. George A. Sproat, Proprietor; W. G. Duff, Auctioneer. On Tuesday, March 8, at one o'clo .k p, sharp, on Lot 7, Concession 2, Stanl y, Farm Stock, and Implements &c. Josep Hood, Proprietor, W. G. Duff, Auctionee On Tuesday, March lat, 1892, at o'clock p. m., at the Commercial Hotel, eaforth, Valuable Farm in the township o Tucker - smith. James Pickard, Proptietor ; J. P. Brine, Auctioneer. On Wednesday, March 16th, 18 2, at 12 o'clook noon, on Lot 12 Concession 5, Tuck- ersnlith, one mile south of Egi ondville, Farm Stock, Implements &c. Richard Rob- inson, Proprietor; W. G. Duff, An tioncer. On Friday, March, 4th, at 2 o'cl ck p. m, sharp, on Lot 24, Conceesion 2, IN cleillop, one mile north of Seaforth, Super or Thor- oughbred and Grade Stock, R. ommon, proprietor; W. G. Duff, auctionee On Saturday, February 27th, a 2 and 7 o'clock p. !ma opposite Cardn 's Hall, Seaforth, clearing sale of Tinware Whips, Currycombs, Brushes, and other articles. W. Menzies, Proprietor; Thomas Brown, Auctioneer. On Thursday, March 10, at 1 o'cl ck .m., on Lot 31, Mill Road, Tuckerami h. Farm Stock, Implements, Household 1urniture, ite. Win. Cooper, proprietor; E Bossen- berry, auctioneer. IMPORTANT NOTICES,. URHAM ilULL CALF FOR SALE.—For sale a DUrharn bull calf, about 13 months old, of dark roan oolor.Apply to tho undersigned or address, Egmondville P. 0. G. E. CRESWELL, Tucker - smith. 1268x4 II REWARD for a 01180 of 50Dyspepsia that lI cannot be cured. Nature's Method. # me treatment. Full partioulare and sample treat- ment free. Tins Sr LAY/Ramon CO., Mama Nova Scotia. 1268-2 rieterroN This rAsag. MONEY TO LOAN —The Municipality of Me- Killop has money to loan at 0 per cont. inter- est, on first mortgage on farm 'property. Time to suit borrowers, and costs low. Apply to the Reeve or Treasurer. J. C. MORRISON, Clerk. , 1268-tf YOUNG BULL FOR SALE.—For este a Thorough- bred Durham Bull, with registered pedigree, 14 months old and of red color. He was sired by Big- ginte imported Bull, " Excelsior." Apply on Lot 26, Concession 4, Tuckersmith, or address Seaforth P. 0. CHARLES RUTLEDGE. 1263 tf. TOHN GRIEVE, V. S., honor graduate of Ontario e.) Veterinary College. All diseases of Domestic Animals treated. Calls promptly attended to and charges moderate. Vete rinary Dentistry a specialty Office and residence over W. N. Watson's Sewing Machine Shop, Seaforth. 1112t1 DULL FOR SERVICE.—The undersigned will keep .15 for service on Lot 30, oonceseion 10, McKillop, a thoroughbred Durham bull, Duke of Winthrop, registered in Dominion Short Horn Herd book. Terms, $1.25 payable let January, 1893 with privilege of returning if necessary. JOHN CUTHILL, Win- . throp. N. B. He has for sale a number of good milah cows and heifers in calf to the abovebull, which he will sell on reasonable term& 1261x4 Live St Liviigeom, Februa ments of States, 12c, on account of short su MONTRUAL, February owing to the soft weat as they were on last Ti at from 410 to 4Sc per 3ac to 40 per lb ; bulls 3 c • common dry cow 3e, but there were n market to -day at is g sell from about $2 ea ck Ma kets. 22.—Av rage mixed s ip- High valu s are mainta* ed plies. 23.—Trad was rather efew ter, and prices remain about iirsday. The best beeves sold b - pretty good stock at from and rough oxen at from 3c to and leanish stock at 3c to t so many of this kind on the nerally the case. Calves will h 1 r " bobs," up to $10 for On Wednesday, March 9, at 1 'clock p. m., sharp, on Lot 31, Concession 7, L. R. S., Tuckersmith, on the Mill Road, 1i miles west of Egmondville, Farm Stock and Im- plements. Gordon McAdam, proprietor; W. G. Duff, isuctioneer. On Saturday, March 5th, at 1 o'clock p. m., sharp, 011 Lot 14, Concessioni 11, Me- Killop, Farm Stock and Implements. John Parish, proprietor; George Kirkby, auc- tioneer. AUCTION SALE OF PROPERTY IN EGMOND- VILLE. —Mr. J. P. Brine, will offer for sale by Public Auction, at the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, on Friday, March llth, at two o'clock p. m., the property in the village of Egmondville, formerly owned and occupied by Mr. Head. There are three acres and a quarter of land, on which are a good house, stable and splendid orchard of all kinds of fruit. It is very pleasantly situated,and would make a comfortable home for a retired farmti or market gardner. Apply to the Auctioneer or te JAMES HEAD, Egmondville. 1263x2 ITTNRESERVED AUCTION SALE bk" FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS.—Mr. George Kirkby has received inetructions front Mr. John J. Parish, to sell by Publie Auction on Let 14, Con - melon 11, McKillop, on Saturday, March 6th, 1892, at 1 o'clock la in., sharp, the following property: Cattle—Ton cows in calf, 4 steers rising three, four steers rising two, 3 heifers rising three, in calf, six heifers rising two, 1 colt rising three. Irpplements— One horse rake, one Maxwell mower, 1 nutting box, one fanning mill, 1 set bobsleighs, 1 set iron har- rows, 1 grinding' stone, also a -number of beds of cabbage, a quantity of potatoes in pit, and a quan- tity of hay in the barn, and other articles. The whole. will positively be sold, as the proprietor is go- ing to Manitoba. Terms—All sums of $p and under, cash; over that amount 9 months' credit will be given on furniehing approved joint notes. A dis- count of six cents on the dollar will be allowed for cash on credit amounts. JOHN J. PARISH, pro- prietor; GEO. KIRKBY, auctioneer. ' 1263-2 TJ NRESERVED AUCTION SALE 10F 'FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c.—Mr., W. G. Duff has been instrncted by Mr. J. Hood, sr., to sell by public auction, on Lot 7, Concession 2, Stanley, on Tuesday, March 8th, 1892, at 1 o'clock, pT, m., sharp, the following property, viz. Horses.—One mare four yesrs old, sired by " McAlpin :" 1 mare rising seven years old, sired by "Just in time ;" 1 gelding rising seven years old, sired by "Just on Time :" I aged mare; 2 fillies rising two years old, sired:by "Gallant Prince ;" 2 yearling geldings sired by St. Stephen. Cattle.—Three milk cows supposed to be in calf to a thoroughbred buil, 1 heifer rising three years old, 4 heifers rising two years old, 2 steers rising two years old, 3 calves, 61so 6 sheep, 3 pigs and al number of hens. Implements, &e.—One wagon, .1 pair bob- sleighs, 1 long sleigh, 1 cutter, 1 buggy, 1 hay rack, 1 fanning mill, 1 gang plow, 1 single plow, 1 pair of diamond harrows, 1 set of light harness and other articles. Terms.—All sums of $5 and under, cash; over that amount 9 months' credit will he given on furnishing approved joint notes. A discount of 6 cents on the dollar will be allowed for es sh on credit amounts. JOSEPH HOOD, Proprietor. W. G. Duff, Auctioneer. 1268-1 A full stock of pring Medicine freshly arrived at the People's Popular Drug Store. I. V. FEAR, Family Chemist, SeObrth. McKillop Directory for 1892. JOHN BENNEWIES, Reeve, Brodhage P. 0. JOHN MORRISON, Deputy Reeve, Winthrop. DANIEL MANLEY, Councillor, Beechwood. JAMES EVANS, Councillor, Beechwood. WILLIAM ABCHIBALD, Councillor, Leadbury. J 01111 C. MORRISON Clerk, Winthrop, SOLOMON J. SHANNON, Treasurer, Winthrop. WM. EVANS, Assessor, Beechwood. 1 CHARLES DODDS, Collector, Seaforth R. W. B. SMITH, M. D., Medical Health Officer, Seaforth. , WM. MeG1VINS, Sanitary Inspector, Leadbury. _REITH. AUCTION SALE OF FARM STOCK, IMPLE- MENTS, &c.—Mr F. S. Scott, Auctioneer, has received instructions from the tindersigned Proprie- tor th sell by Public Auction, at Lot 26, Concession 7, Grey, on Tuesday, March 8th, 189.2, commencing at 1 o'clock p. m., sharp., the following valuable proper- ty, viz,: 1 registered mare five years old, 2 pedigreed Short Horn cows o ith calf at foot, 2 pedigreed Short Horn cows in calf, 1 Short Horn heifer rising three years old, 2 Short Horn heifers one year old, 1 Short Horn calf, heifer, rising one year old; 1 Short Horn buil, rising one year old; 1 Grade cow in calf, 2 far- row cows, 1 heifer rising three years old, 2 steers rising three years old, 2 !miters rising one year old, 2 calves, 8 Leicester ewes, 1 Leicester ram, 1 lumber wagon, 1 dump cart and saddle, 2 plows, 1 gang plow, 1 pair iron harrows, 1 turnip seuffier, 1 horse power, 1 grain crusher, 1 straw cutter, 1 fanning mill, 1 binder, Deering, 1 large kettle, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 tur- nip sower, 1 grindstone, 1 parlor stove, quantity of hay, 100 bushels of turnips, scythes, forks, rakes and other articles too numerous to mention. The sale will be without reserve as the proprietor has rented his farm. TERMS.—All sums of 85 and . under, cash; over that amount 10 months' credit will be given on furnishing aperoved joint notes. Seven per cent. per annum off for cash on credit amounts. Hy to be cash, Wm. ELLIOTT, Proprietor; 1. S. SCOTT, Auctioneer. 1263x2 Dealt Sia.—Please publish the following, 1 -am soon to leave with my family for British Columbia, before going I wish to meet with my Christian brothers and sisters of all denominations in South Huron. I request their help in startiug in British Columbia. I desire to start to the glory of God by gi ,ing one-half of what I make clear to God and I promise to do so and divide it equally in the different Christian de- nominaiotns as they giVE, except what I give to the poor, independent of all. I only want to borrow the money and will with God's help pay it back with in- terest to every one who will lend me little or much, this will show I want a closer Union with all Christians of every name, if I cannot satisfy every one by my past history that I will fulfill my promise then dont give, I hope to meet with every one in friendship and love. I hope to meet in every church and read tlie 17th chapter of St. John and have prayer and praise and encourage missionary work ars I have seen great need of it in Britieh Columbia. I hope to meet next week in Hayfield churches on Monday and Tuesday; Blake,Wednesday; VarnaCongregations, Thursday and Friday evenings. All of the next week, March 7th to 124h in Bullet, 14th to 194h in McKillop and Seaforth, 21st to 26th in Stephen and Exeter, 284h to 31st it Brueefield, Kippen, Hensall and Zurich. I will tale it as a great kindness if any one in the different places will send me the most conveni- ent time of meeting. A short explanation will satisfy all for this. Yours truly, 1203-1 JOHN REITH, II mall 1'. 0. SP '-ING CLOTHING. Our Spring Line will Surpass i p Extent,Variey and Attractiveness ariything heretofore offered. The above statement substantially has been made at the commencement of previous seasons, but if somewhat familiar, it states a fact no less important now than then. For the spring we ri1I be ready by March Ist with a com- plete new stock of Suitings, Trouserings, Overcoatings, Shirtings, Hats, Caps, &c., selected from the best markets both foreign and domestic. We are not equalled for styles, good fitting, well finished garments, and on these grounds we ask for a trial. If you have never yet tried us this will be a good season to start. An early selection is important if you desile the "plums," as some of our goods cannot be duplicated. JACKSON BROTHERS, FASHIONERS - OF - MASGETtINE - RAIMENT, - SEAFORTH. CLEARING OUT AUCTION SALE OF FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE &o.—Mr. E. Bosvenberry has been instructed by Mr. Wm. Cooper tel. sell by public auction on Lot 31, Mill oad Tuckersmith, two miles west of Egmondville and two miles east of Brucefield.—On Thursday, March 10, 1892, the following property: Horses.—Two good mares, one in foal to an imported horse; 1 colt nein one ; 1 good driving horse com- ing five, sired by Fulton. Cattle, &c.—One thorough- bred cow, with registered pedigreein calf to a thoroughbred bull; 1 good 2 year pld heifer with registered pedigree, also one heifer calf, thorough- bred; 1 good grade cow, newly calved; 1 farrow cow; 8 two year old steers: 2 two year old heifers; 3 yearlings. Sheep.—Four thoroughbred Shropshire ram iambs; I yearling ram ; 1 pair of breeding ewes. These sheep are all registered Shropshires ; 1 Leices- ter ewe. Implements.—One reaper; 11 mower with pea -harvester attachment • 1 turnip cutter ; 1 seuffier ; 2 anger kettles; 1 grind stone; 1 gravel box; 1 wagon box; 1 lumber wagon ; 4 hives of bees a lotof mangolds ; a lot of good timothy hay and straw, in the barn : 800 straw -berry baskets; scythes, forks, rakes, dialog, shovels, hoes &c. Household Furniture.—A lot of household furniture consisting of cooking and parlor stoves, cupboards, bureaus, sofas, chairs, tables &c., crockery, glatsware and lots uf other articles too numerous to mention. There will positively be no reserve and every animal and article must be sold, bring what it will, as the pro- orietor has sold his farm and is going to Manitoba. Terns.—All sums of 55 and under cash ; over that amount 10 months credit will be given .on furnishing approved joint notes. A discount at the rate of six per centper anum will be allowed for cash on credit amounts. WM. COOPER, Proprietor, Edward Boi.senberry, Auctioneer. 1263-1 WHO WANTS BLINDS? 11 COME A14D SEE AT MSDEN - THEIR NEW 1:A.TTERN WILSON'S FOR SPRING, We have the very latest shades, mounted on the best rollers, and prices are away down. We have a lot of bargains to offer in last year's stock. Come before they are all sold. OR IF You WANT WALL PAPER You can see a very large collection 0k LUMSDEN & WILSON'S, sEAToRTH. the newest patterns at UNRESRRVED AUCTION SALE OF FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c.—Mr. W. G. Duff has been invtructed by Mr. R. Robinson to sell by public auction on Lot 12, Concession 6, Tuck ersmith, 11 miles south of Egmondville, on Wednesday, March 16, at 12 o'clock, noon sharp, the following property, viz. llorses.-1 matchedlearn, one in foal to ln im- ported horse ; 1 mare five years old, in foal to an im- ported horse; 1 aged hnrse ; 1 horse colt rising one year old, 1 filly colt rising one year old, both by im- ported home. Cattle and Sheep. -6 young milch cows supposed to be in calf, 2 cows newly calved, 3 steers rising thioe years old, 2 steers two years old, 1 steer corning two years old, 1 heifer coming two years old, 5 calves enming one year aid, 2 young calves, 3 ewes and 4 lamb3, Leicester breed ; also about 40 hens. The above stock are well bred and in good condition. Implernents,&c.-1 self -hinder, Mas- sey's make, nearly new; 1 Toronto mower nearly new, 1 seed drill combined, Wiener's make; 1 sulky plow, 2 general purpose plows, 1 ehill plow, 1 set of diamond harrows, 1 fanning mill, .1 democrat wdgon, 1 covered buggy nearly new, 1 cutter, 1 lumber wagon, 1 pair of bobsleighs, two sets of double har- ness for plowing, 1 set of team harness, 1 set single harness, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 roller, 1 set of milk cans and water box, 1 pair scales, 1 gang plow, 1 wagon rack, 1 gravel box, 1 grain cradle, 1 eross-cnt saw, 1 sugar kettle, 1 work bench and screw, 1 steel crow bar, 1 sleigh robe, 1 buggy pole and neck3-oke, one sulky rake, 1 revolving rake, 2 grindstones, 1 scuffier, 2 cider barrels; also forks, shovels, spades, hoes, rakes and other articles too numerous to mention. Household Furniture -1 cupboard, 1 kitchen table, 1 milk can, a number of large crocks for preserving, and many other household utensils. There will also be sold a quantity of white ash and lumber for wagon tongues. The whole must be sold without reserve, as the proprietor has leased his farm and is retiring from the business. Terms—All sums of $5 and under cash ; over that amount 11 months' credit will be given on furnishing approved joint notes. A dis- count at th tt rate of 6 per cent. per annum will be allowed for cash on credit notes. RICHARD ROB- INSON, proprietor; W. G. DUFF, auctioneer. 1263-3 THE ZURICH YAROS,.. The undersigned has on hand at his yards, near Zurich, any quantity of first-rlass Building Bricks, also a let of Draining Tiles -4 inches, 3 inches, 21 inches and 2 inches, all of the very best quality, and cheap. 1263x4 JOHN B. FOSTER. New Wall Papers expected to arrive to -day. Call and see them. From 5c per roll up. Borders to • match. Q. W. PAPST. In the Surrogate Court of the Couty of Huron. IN THE 11.A.TTER OF THE ESTATE OF A1NN SMITH, DECEASED. All perseqs having any claim against the estatir of Ann Smith,late of the Town of Seaforth, Widow, deceased, who died on or about the 24th day of Jan- uary, 1892, are required on or before the 21st day of March, 1892, to Bend to tae undersigned Solicitor for the Executrices of the estate, full particulars of their claims and the securities (if any) held by the, duly verified by ffidavit. After the said date the Execu- trices will proceed to distribute the estate among .the parties entitled, having reference only to the clams of which they shall have received notice, and after such distribution they will not be responsible for any part of the estate to any creditor, of whose claim they shall not:have received notice at the timof i such distribution. This notice is given mantra/1 to the statute In that behalf. F. HOLMES'TED1s5. t 2.4ea- forth, February lath, 1802. ! CLEARING SALE OF Overshoes and Winter Goods. Closing out ' our winter stock regardless of cost or profit. NOTICE. A meeting of the patrons of the Winthrnp Cheese Factory will be held in the factory on Wednesday the 9th of March, at 2 o'clock p. m., to appoint a Treasurer and let the milk drawing, and returning , skin -t milk. lf enough patrons eannot be got for I the butter, the trilk routes will be let for cheese making. All wishing to be patrons should attend, as there will be marc money in it- than in elections for the farmers. JOHN C. MORRISON, Secretary. : 1262-2 , Jr. 5 0 0 All our wins ter Overshoes left over at your own price for this sale. BUYERS We shall stop at nothing and leave no induce- ment in offers to close them out. w A I N A lectitre, under the auspices of Huron 1 County Association, Felt Boots, Felt Slippers, Felt Overshoes to clear out to F. make room for D Spring Goods. Patrons of Industry, Will be given by WM' . NISBET, ! Grand Lecturer of Ontario, In the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Tueliday, *arch Ist, at 6.30 Am. All are cordially invited to attend, J. H. GARDNER', Comity Secretary. The Most Popular Spring Medicine. Man- drake Blood. Builder Is a Bitter worth its -weight in gold. Large pint bottles 75c each. Samples free at Medical I. V. FEAR, Family - Chemist. Have you seen the long list of people that we an know who have tried and proved that Mandrake Blood Builder is a bitter worth its weight in gold. Large pint bottlisks 75c a bottle at the Medical Hall. I. V. FEAR, Druggist, - eaforth. New Spring Dress Goods, New Dark and Light Prints, New Flannelettes, New Shirtings, New Cottons, New Corsets, Hoffman &Co's Oheap Cash Store, SEAFORTH, ONT. We have got to keep the Bali a Rolling. And in order to do so will offer during the cold weather Great Bargains in Dia You Read This? Ladies' and Gents' Overshoes, Boys' and Girls' Overshoes, Children's We are showing beautiful Coeds for the Spring In In In In In In American American American American American 4merican Prints, Sateeps, Challie, (Single Fold) Challie, (Double Fold) Serges, (Single Fold) Serges, (Doable Deli) Overshoes, Ladies' Felt Boots &. Slippers, Men's and Boys' Long Felt Boots, Boots, Shoes &e Slippers of all descriptions, Winter Caps, Trunks and Valises. In AmericanSummerCashmere In American Art Muslins, All warranted Fast Colors. Call and procure some of fore:they are all sold, as we duplicate them. The newest and b cheapest Goods ever w shon at OUR STOCK OF Groceries, Crockery and Glassware Has just been reaewed,anii as usual the value will be found the best. GEO. GOOD, SEAFORTH - AND - BRUSSELS. W. G.- GLENN Wishes to express his thanks to his numerous custemirs for their kindly patronage daring the time he has been in Mestoult, end Ana begs to inforia the pelgie gist Ise kos Istely received a trete ..4t of New Goods, astaraggiss ge sew Maple Sugar an& Ogrgiong, Lemons, Tobaccos, Cligesselies, Pipes, Pouches, Cr ,gind Oigninortte, Holders, Pocket. Nobs, Palest Lamps, Confectionery, Gonsod Goods, Pickles in bulk or tt hoing, /Notes, 11r. 1Ws bsep ibe follourinabbrands of apse in steak , Petits, Bouquets— imposts" ; Omar, Amanda, Violets, iklvitso, Invincible'Peg Top, Stone- wall iasksgs, She, Banker's Daughter, Is Dtlecsoiss, Hero, yowl Sawyer, Nettie, Nosh, Good Taste, a Parragi, Weetarise, Aristocrat, Ocean Coil, lizeslaist and. Silver Rose. I bit:8 dispsanest oni of nest the entire stook puscLairei from Mr. Burgess, and way eantoseas sart rely on getting a pool artiois at a rnssonahle price. Our Oysters ere very fine, extra value and slyer fresh. Give us a call. Solis - hooting'. pareartseel. musesaber th* place—Burgess' old stead, ons (doer south of John Ward's liagnens Shop, Mein Street, Seaforth. MORTGAGE SALE OF VALUABLE FARM IN THE TOMINIKIIP OF HAY. Under and by vials* et power of Bale contained in a certain rnbrorgsurs, whioh will be produced at the lime of feale, there will be sold by Public Auction at te Hllel, in the VILLAGE :-: OF ZURICH, —ON— SATURDAY MAR.5,'92, kt 2 o'clot dk, p. en. sharp, by Mr. E. noseenberry, lindkieweer. Atalla Half of Lot 21, Lake Road, ef liew,County of Huron contain idadritrir to deed 731 wsres, Isere er lees, bot erne aroontsaa about 113 *ores. This form is beauti- ful!" raltailed isedwiewitiaw Take Huron, and conveni- imt le "diesel, Weleriti ana port office. It is about 5 litekweeml, 6 from Zurich, 12 from Hensel! lad Ilwaredr, Awl only miles from Kalbfleisch's them be- Mill, a great ssiveneign, as enslada Company's tieflanst lamare is Oa immediate vicinity of the cannot as mutes mass plowed seek for spring crop, and over term. 'Dbeie admit 18 acres in fall *heat, about 20 as melee deero ; good wells; orchard eontain num lair of chaise prism apple and cherry tree.e eoenfotitebte firms dwelling, stables, ire, With fall wheel News, bind plowed for spring crop; pasture, sad bad ddrisid dealt, this fano is is just the con - J. L'dente au* ineoraing purrlaser. Terms—Ten per sent. of purehoee money to be paid at the three the.1 seM halo in one neon* thereafter. Sale . SMITHS tney's - ock - Seaforth. alai conditions will be raade known at time for Vendor, Brucefielo. wi.11 Le subject to a reserved bid. Further particle sale, or on application to J. A. MeINTOSIL Aga) TV Bl 1261-4