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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1892-03-04, Page 5aY • Mk - Pk ip- pas vs. at- one iSS en , Ele ed raa 'or he 13- " re- re - ed 'er en rat rst ad. ,as :of I -e au he k- 1113' tm, og oa as ly be of a of ce "se xr rs ref a- rg is r. - se MARCH 4, 1892. -re-Oe-oo-ooi •.• Oe 2-, - HE HURON EXPOSITOR. ; Blyth. Banos. —The Conservatives were very jubilaut Tuesday evening over their success in the wet, but they could hardly believe it until after 10 p. m when some of our ardent, politicians drove to Clinton to help celebrate. --The Presbyterians are going to take a vote on the organ question the next two Sundays. We think it would be far better for them to get an organ than paying $170 per year for a leader.—The concert which we mentioned last week to take place Friday evening under the auspices of the Canadian Order of Foresters was a pumas -although the hall wee not as well filled as it ought to have been; the receipts were in the neighborhood of $30. Mr. Chu. Mimi' ten acted as chairman, in a most creditable manner. The principal features were Mr. David hleGiII's singing. He was heartily encored every time he meals his appear- ance, Mr. Plummer read a comic piece in his visual fine style, and Mr. Foster, of Clinton, sang mime fine solos. Miss Moffat gave a reading in a moat pleasing Danner; Mr. David Floody sang a comio song, in which he was encored till he had to ap- pear nein. The only trouble with him is we can never gec enough of him. Mr. El- liot, of Wingham, gave an address, showing forth all the good points of Forestry.—There was a progressive Euchre party held at Mr. We Richmond's last week, and another one at Mrs. Curtis' Tuesday evening.—Mr. and Mrs. Gracey, of Wingham are the guests of Mrs. Curtis this week.—Our monthly Pair, which was held on March 1st, was a grand suc.cess, there being a much larger crowd than has been in town for a long time. -- Miss Mary Dodds celebrated her birth day on February 29th. By the reports of the gentlemen guests they were well pleased, seeIng that they had ladies to take them home.—Mr. Grieve and Mr. &Arleta of Seaforth, were visiting at Miss Mary Deddle this week.—Mr. D. B. McKin- non is in Toronto this week on business.— Master Wm. Willows left for Manitoba on Tuesday. e His manyfriends wish him enc- esu—Mr. Win. Creighton was unfortunate enough last week to have his fingers badly cut, while engaged in orating slabs In John MoMillan's saw mill.—Miss Maggie Heron is visiting in Seaforth this week.—Miss M. Winmill, who has been visiting friends in awn, returned to her home in Auburn on Wednesday evening.—Mr. Sandy Smith, of Portage la Prairie Manitoba, is home on a visit at present. —Bir. A. M. Babb spent a few days in Clinton this week.—Miss H. Pordan, of Clinton, was the guest of Miss Mary Dodds last week.—Miss F. Floody is spending a few days in London at present. —Miss Hamilton, of Staffa, is visiting her brother, Mr, James Hamilton.—Mr. S. EL Gidley was in London last week.—A birth- day panty was held for Mr. Herbert Symonds on Monda3; evening last A very sociable time was spent by the guests.—Mr. Joseph Carter returned to Calgary on Sat- urday with it car load of horses. Harvey Fisher went to take care of them.—Mr. H. Dever has recovered fully from his late sick spela—Mr, Edward Watson, who disposed of his firm to Mr. T. H. Ashbury has bought the residence belonging to Mr. Geo. White, who intends going to Manitoba.— The Epworth League of the Methodist church entertained their members to a spell- ing match on Tuesday evening, which was a grand success, resulting in favor of Mr. Herbert Ash bury. Exeter. BRIEFS.—Messrs. Bowden Brothers, of Exeter, received the contract for putting up a line brick residence for Mr. Richard Farmer, of the town line, McGillivray, last week, and Messrs. Terry and Heywood, of Exeter, received the contract for the car- penter work. As they are all first-olass workmen we congratulate Mr. Farmer for letting the contract to these firms.— Messrs. Charles and Edward Sanders, of this place, spent a few days visiting their sieter, Mrs. McEvoy, of Kincardine.—The concert which was held in the Opera House here on Friday night last, for the beneft of Mr. Jamea Ferguson, was a success. The proceeds- amounted to $64. The concert consiated of vocal talent. It is a credit to a place this size to have local talent for so large and interesting a programme.—Messrs Perkins & Martin, mnsical instrument deal- ers, succeeded in disposing of several organs reoently.—Merers, Cobbledick &Folland are doing an extensive business in the hard- ware line. It seems good to see the old es- tablished house boorn once more. —The young Conservatives of this place were a, little too previous with their bon -fire on Friday night lest, on account of the Carling victory at London. The game is not yet played out, and Hyman is trump, and he still holds a fuli hand.—A great deal of election talk is still going on here about the South Perth election, which will take place on March 10th.—Mrs. James Hill,of Crediton,who has been viaiting relatives here during the past few days,returned home on Saturday last.— ,A young son of Mr. Wm. Begshaw, of con- cession 3, Stanley, received a very bad hook in the cheek by a cow on Thursday last. Under medical skill he is doing nicely.—The Emma Wells comedy company is holding firth in Drew's Opera House every night this week.—Mr. James Weetcott leaves for Doughty, Manitoba, on Wednesday next, with two car loads of horses and farm im- plementa—Mr. Jesse Westcott has entered into partnership with Mr. Robert Richard- son in the flour and feed bueiness.—Several car loads of barley were shipped. from here to New York on Saturday.—A petition is being drat:dated for the freeholders of this place to sign, for the purpose of leaving the grain market at its present site, unless the station is moved further south to correspond. The petition is being largely signed.—Mr. Allan McDonell, a horse buyer from Mooso- nein, Northwest Territory, purchased a fine heavy draught imported brood mare from Mr. Samuel Hickieof concession 2, Usborne, on Monday last, paying a handsome figure for her, Mr. McDonell intends shipping her to the Northwest.—Mies Turnbull, of At- wood, who has been visiting at Mr. Philip Lang's, left for her home on Saturday morning last,—Several of our citizens were getting in their supply of ice on Monday last.—Mr. W. 11. Verity & Sons shipped a car load of farm implements to Manitoba last week.—Mrs. John Gillespie, who has been sick for the past month, is, we are glad to learn, improving .—Mr. Wm. Aiming is at present confined to his home through seri- ous Hines?... Brussels. LOCAL BRIEFS.—Williarn Nightingale has removed all his stook from the Garfield block to the shop formerly owned by F. C. Rogers, and known as the Dominion House. —W. R.Stretton, Canadian Pacific Railway, engineer,of Schribileand son of JareStretton, Braiiele, is here on a short visit.—Mrs. W. T. Cluff attended by her physician, Dr.J. D. McNaughton, went to Toronto this week to get a medical operation performed on her. Her many friends trust it msy be successful, and that ehe may soon return in good health. —George Good is thisweek opening up his stock of boats and shoes ia his new shop in the Graham block.—Ben Fralick, an old settler of Morrie township, has leased his farm and on Tuesday last sold all his farm stock and will shortly come to Brnssehl to reside with his son-in-law, Mr. Adam Reid, and his family. He will be 85 on the 19th of this month, a good old age.—Postmaster Farrow is busy having brick laid on the ground for his new residence near the town ha-la—Council meeting on Monday evening of next week. Several applications are in for the position of constable, street laborer,etc,, at a salary of $325.— Robert Johnston and family have returned to town. Mr. Johnston will again com- mence at his trade of marble cutting. He does not have a very good word to say for the Pacifia elope,—Gideon Parry, the noted Canadian athlete, 1. now at home, having conie to see his mother breathe her last. She had been ailing all winter JIT with heart trouble which gradually grew worse. She died on Saturday last and was buried on Monday The large number who attended her fune al speak of the esteem she was held in by her neighbors. She •Wall the widow of the late , m. Perry, and leaves one daughter and six seals to mourn her loss. . —The funeral of the late Thos, N. Simpson, merchant of Ethel, purred through here on •4e,,turclay lag and Woe , very large. Every , one bad a good word to say of the departed. He caught cold last manner which develop- ed into that fell disease consumption, from 1 the effects of which be *:lied. Belileaves a wife and three of a atm ly to mourn his un- timely death. He was only 30 years of age, and his new bereaved Wife is on the sick list. Wa1ton. SUPPER AND PRES' "TATION.—The For- esters and a large numb r of invited guests enjoyed an excellent 3 pper in the Forest- ers' hall on Friday eye ing, February 26th. Mr. Blashell, D. D. H. C. R., of Brussels, and Mr. Wm. Hump ries delivered ad- dresses. The remainde of the programme coasisted of readings, nusic, etc, Mr. J. B. Morrison, who has for me years acted u financial Secretary of t e Court, and who shortly leaves fozManitoba, was presented by his brethren'. with a complimentary ad- dress and a well filled urse, as a token of his service as Financia Secretary. Those who took part in the p °gramme were, the Misses Sage, Miss Rental, Mrs. J. Smith, Messrs. McLeod, Murray, Campbell and Morrison. Olintbn. MELANCHOLY SUICIDE. —An aged man named W. H. Cooper, who lived close to this town, put an end tie himself Tuesday morning by blowing his brains out with a shot gun. He had been despondent for some time, owing to fin4ncial troubles, and It is supposed that Ulla vas the cause of the rash act. He evidentl put the gun in his month and pulled the trigger with his foot. The headless body was found soon after the deed had been done. He was well connect- ed. About a year ago is eldest son was killed by a traiv, and it was thought then that the son had deiijberstely walked in front of the train. Mu sympathy is ex- pressed for the eurving relatives. Bruce0eld. s CASTOR Ora in bulk Castoria and Dr. Williams' Pink Pills just eceived at McIntosh's. Buy your steel nails at Mcl infs. 1264-1 NOTES.—Mr. D. Ross fand Mr. Wm. Mc- Intoeh, of Portage la t'rairie, Manitoba, loft for home on Tuesday morning, after making a long visit with friends and relatives here. —The photo of the t Br cefield Rovers, of i 1891, is now out, and ea be seen at Mr. R. G. Simpson's store. It . a grand picture, and any person wishing to purchase one can do so by applying at the above men- tioned place.—The Woraen's Foreign Mis- sionary/Society intend having a lecture in Union Chbreb, on Friday night. The lecture will be by Mrs. Jamieson, late of Formosa. Mr. James Turner sold a good young team of horses last week for a big price. Mr. J. Robinson also sold a good one for a good price.—A number of car loads of stock will beehioped from this stat'on for the west this month.—Miss L. Stirling, of Leebum, who has been visiting friends left for home last week, of Mitchell gives his cel titled "Hug lo Israel,"inder the auspices i of the Christian Endeavo Society of Union church on Tneeday evening, March 15th. Choice music will be furamhed, and a pleas- ant and profitable evening may be looked for.—Master Malcolm Hart is learning the harness business with M. John Snider, of this village.—It might bsi as well for the juveniles to find their place at home after eight o'clock in the eveni g. Play is good, but mischief will lead to trouble. and relatives here Rev. A. F. Tully, brated lecture an - Perth 1 ms. There are sixteen pat ents in the Strat- ford hospital. —A large number of horses are being shipped from St. Marys t Manitoba. — Mr. Wm. Hotham, cf Hartney, Mani- toba, is home on a v' it to friends about Staffa, 1 —Dublin will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by holding a grand concert on the evening of that day. —Mr. James Gourley, of the 13th conces- sion of Fullerton, is selling out and pre- paring to remove to Uncle Sam's domains. —The Presbyterians of Carlingford by a unanimous vote decided to introduce an organ and the hymnal into their charoh 'services. — Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Feaser,Morningten, celebrated their golden wedding en Wednes- day last week. • —Wm, Lochead, Atwood, hes been ap- pointed secretary of the Elmo Cheese Com- pany, at a salary of $100. —J. A. Roe V. S. of Atwood, drove over 600 miles during the week ending Feb- rua,ry 20th, on professional duty. —There is some talk of establishing a bank in Atwood. The Bee says the only difficulty in the way is a lack of suitable premises, —An Elmo ratepayer writes claiming that the towniship is overrun with dogs. It is not the only municioality that has a surplus of useless curs. — Mr. Harris, cheesemaker at Brownsville for the past year, formerly of Monkton, is dead. His ROD and daughter are also very low with la grippe. —Mr. and airs. Frank Hamilton, jr., of Fisher, Dakota are visiting relatives and acquaintances about Cromarty and in Strat- ford. —Mr. Henry Poterfield, jr., killed a wild cat on Mr. Wm. Jury's farm, near Monk - ton, a few days ago. The eat was finely marked and nearly full grown. —Mre Wm. Tier, recently a resident of Monktob, has been elected to the managing committee of the Toronto University base ball teeth , —Mri Jacob Bundscho has purchased the saw mill in Milverton, and stock on hand from Mk. Jacob Hahn. Mr. Hahn intends moving to New Hamburg. —Mr. George McIntyre, mayor of St. Marys, received $12 conscience money from some unknown person the other day, with directions to have it placed with the funds of the corporation. —St. Marys pays ite town officials the fol- lowing salaries: Treasurer, $250; Clerk, $350; chief constable, *400; night watch- man 3350; collector, 3175; assessor, 3150; audilors, each $25. —Mr. James Robinson of Anderson, while venturing too near the heels of an un- broken pony received a severe wound on the leg whirs!' not only hindered him from work but made him repair to his comb for a few days. —Alexander J. Smith, eldest son of Mr. Samuel Smith, of the 10th conceesion of Ellice, died a few days ago at the early age of 23 years. He was a young man of irre- proachable character and was respected by all who know him. —The election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Wm. Rennie, the late coun- cilor in North Easthope, took place on Mon- day. MaCrerar and MaPatterson were the contestants; Mr. Crerar being elected by the small majority of ten. —We learn from the Listowel -Banner that Mr: Andrew Aitchison and Wm. , Shearer have just returned from a three months' ' visit to Scotland. Mr, Shearer spent a couple Of months visiting friends and rela- tives in and about Glasgow and Dundee, ' whom he has not seen for thirty-five years, : He had a most enjoyable time, but r porta, as all visitors who return home from long absence do, many changes in the abits, dress and even speech of their ormer acquaintances. Mr. Shearer paid a v sit to Rev. Mr. Renwick near Glasgow and form- erly of Elms, and of whom many Elm folks have pleasant recollections and who he found well. —Miss Lizzie Ryan, of Mitchell, ho is teaching in Wanbaushene, East Simco ,lost her trunk containing $50 and all her c othes by the burning of the hotel in wide she boarded. The only thivg she was ale to pick up was her gold watch, —On Monday last week Mr. John H 1 oper, sr., of Metropolitan, delivered in St. arys one load of choice clover seed for wh oh he received the handsome sum of $4 8.13. Parties who examined the seed pronou ce It a very choice sample being well cleane and suitable for any market. —Mr. Jame. B. Atkinson, of And .reon, had a small wood bee on Saturday,.20th ying be - was ult., where the sturdy farm boys in t to do the school students, mastics tween 25 and 30 cords of wood. Thi the largest afternoon's cutting which has been done around Anderson for some tithe. —Three young lade from Stratford ,Iwere lodged in the Mitchell look -up on Mendel night lest week for being drunk and dis- orderly. Next day they were brought before the police magistrate and fined, and as they had no money they were sent to jail. —Since Alex. Anderson, the absconding bookkeeper of the Macdonald Manufacturing Company, Stratford, took his departure defalcations have been cropping up on all hands until the amounts DOW toot up to nearly $3,000. Anderson's operational ex- tended over nearly the entire period of his connection with the firm. —The Mitchell Recorder says: address of Mr. B. Casson, at the temps ance meeting in the town hall on Sunday n ght, was listened to by a crowded house, and everybody speaks in complimentary terfl3. of both 'speaker and address. Bert is & oever fellow.' The subject of the foregoing om- plimentary remarks is the eldest son of Rev. Mr. Casson, of Seaforth. —The Twenty-fourth annual oonve tion of the county of Perth Sunday Schee As- sociation was held last week in Knox ch rch, Stratford. There was a large attendan e of delegates from all over the county. Ifl the absence of the president, Rev. G. Cambell, the chair was filledeby Rev. Mr. Nugent. The several addresses were interesting and highly instructive, and on the whole the convention was an assnred success. — Wm. Coxon, 16tb cormeesion BMA, is about to erect a large bank barn whichfor size and peculiarity of shape and cons ac- tion will be without a peer in the town hip. The shape will be hexagonal or like th cell of a honeycomb, the gene will be ten feet high coursed on all sides. The 'mar nee structure will be two Ind a half stories iigh and the roof will be covered with met Ilia shingles. —Two rinks of the Stratford Curling lub visited Bright and Platteville on Thur day and were handsomely entertained at oth places. They played Bright in the mor ing and were beaten. The victors then d ove them over to Platteville, where the sam re- sult awaited them. The Stratford men have lots to say in praise of the hospitality of the Bright and Platteville devotees of the roarin' game, but are dumb as to the scores. —The Mitchell Rocorder says: At 1lev. Sam Small's second lecture he was ta1fLing about the destructicn of manhood by the use of intoxicating liquor, and he bro ght it out incidentally that the United St tes Government considered every able-bodied young man who became a citizen worth one thousand dollars to the country. On t rn- big to those on the platform to receive t eir signs of assent, Rev. Mr. Nugent remar ed that the Government of this country did not consider them worth anything and let t ern all go over to the States. — The death of Mrs. Harrison'of St. Marys, relict of tbe late Miller llarri on• Esq., magistrate, is recorded. The late r. and Mrs. Harrison were among the rst settlers of the little hamlet _known in the forties as "Little Falls." They contribUted largely to the development of the then village, now the town of St. Marys,and were actively engaged in the mercantile business for many years. The deceased was an estim- able lady, benevolent in her capacity al a private citizen and liberal in her support to religious objects. — The other day a farmer from near Diva stock purchased several enipty dry go ds boxes from a Stratford merchant. he empty boxes were standing out on the pa, e- ment, and along side of them were several that were not empty. By mistake he t ok one filled with dry goods. When told by the man who was assisting him to load up that it was rather heavy, he replied that it was of different material from the oth rs. The merchant is now trying to locate is customer, who not having yet discoverred his mistake, has not returned the box. THE MARKETS. SZAFORTII, March ilird, 1892 Fall Wheat per bushel,new..... . ..... 0 85 to 01 90 Spring Wheat per bushel new 0 86 to 0 90 Oats per bushel 0 29 to 0 30 Peas per bushel 0 58 to 0 69 Barley per bushel 0 37 to 0 46 Butter, No. 1, loose. 0 16 to 0 16 Butter, tub 0 14 to 0 15 R" our, per 100 lbe Hay per ton Hides per 100 !be Hides (Grubby) Sheep Skins Wool Potatoes per bag, Salt (retail) per barrel. Wood per cord (long) Wood per cord (short) Apples per bag Clover Seed Timothy Seed '. Pork, per 100 lis' Tallow, per ib. 1 Cornrow, March 3rd, 1892 Fall Whest per bushel . . ....... . 0 88 to $0 89 Spring Wheat per bushel 3 88 to 0 89 Oats per bushel . . .... . ... . 0 28 to 0 29 Barley per bumhel. 0 35 to 0 46 Pena per bushel. 0 68 to 0 50 Butter 0 16 to 018 Eggs ....... 0 15 to 016 - Hay per ton, new 9 00 to 11 00 Potatoes per bushel, 0 26 to 0 30 Hides per 100 lbs 4 00 to 405 Cordwood 3 00 to 4 00 Wool per lb 0 18 to 0 19 Pork, per 100 Zs 500 to 525 O 14 to 0 14 2 60 to 28O 9 50 to 111 00 3 50 to 4, 00 2 00 to 200 0 70 to 1 25 O 16 to 020 0 40 to 040 1 00 to 100 3 50 to 400 2 00 to 250 O 50 to 060 5 00 to 550 1 50 to 1 6 90 to 6 O 04 to 0 76 18, 11 Ieviterooe, March 2.—Spring wheat, 8. ld ; ed winter, 7s ; California No. 1, Se Oid ; p as, 6. Old; pork, 568 03d; cheese, 57s00. • Towne, March 3.-e Fall wheat, 10.91 to so. 2 ; spring wheat, $0.87 to 80.88; oats!, 35c. to co peas, per bush, 60c to 61e • barley, bOo‘to 540 ; hsy, 180 per per ton, $14.00 to *16.00; butter, 22o to 260; toee, per bag, $0.40 to *0.50; eggs, per dore, to 20e ; dressed hogs, per cwt.. 15.75 to 16.25. Dairy Markets, TORONTO, March 1.—Quotations are Butter, g od to choice, northern and western tube, 180 to , large rolls, good to choice, 17c to 19o; mediu to good, 160 to 17c; common, 13c to 14c; cream ry, tubs, 25c to 26c • rolls, 28c *0 29c. Cheese, summer, 91c th lOic '• fall makes, llic to 1210. Eggs—Weak. Fresh are beld at 17c4- with a probability of a further decline. Limed are uqchangedlat 14c to 15c. Moxresec,March 1.—Butter—There is little chs ge to note in this market. The local trade is fairly g od. Prices eteady. We quote to -day as follows Cre m- eries, 24e to 26c; Townships, 19c to 21c; West • rn dairy, 18c to 191c. Eggs—The market is slig tiy weaker, and we quote limed etock at from 14e to 5c. . • Live Stock Markets. Livertroote -February 29.—Averaged mixed sip- ments of stock realized 121c, sinking offals. No p os - poet of a further advance. MONTREAL, March L—Mr. George Nicholson bo ght four of the best steers on the market at 410 pe lb, and several others were sold at the same rate ; pr tty good stock sold a abont 4c, and bulls at from 3 to nearly 40 per lb, yet sonic of the worst conditi u ned would bring very little over 210 per lb. There ere several milkmen's strippers on the market to- ay, which sold at about 130 each, or 31c per lb, but one of them very fat. The best calves were bough up before making this market and the sales here ranged from $2.50 to $7 each. The four spring Jambe which were brought here sold at from 13 to $7,50 each. There were no mutton critters brought to this mar- ket to -day, but several small lots were sold at the yards at from 4(3 to 41a per lb. Mr. A. Mallette bought four head to -day at 410 per lb, three of them were yearlings and the other was older. Fat hogs are again advancing in price, and sell at about 510 per lb. Dressed hogs are also somewhat dearer, or about thic per lb Borrow, March 1.—Cattle—The weather was very bad. The only export buyer in the trade took fey- eral loads at $4.40 to $4.70,while good 1,800 lbe steers and heavier sold all the way from $4.10 to $4,40, and good 1150 to 1,260 lbs. at 13 65 to *4; cows and heif- ers. mixed, 12.65 to $8.26. Good feeders were quot- able at $3.65. to $8.70; common to fair, $8 to $3,25 ; light to fair stockers, o$2.25 to 12.76. Sheep and Lambs—Fair to hest sheep ranged at $*.50 to 16-25 ; commoo and other grades as quoted; fair to beet Jambi, $6.78 to *7.26; common to fair, $6.2.6 to OM. Hogs—Light Yorkers were very dull and slower of sale than any other kind, except roughs, even pigs selling better than these kinds, The bulk of the sales were at 14.95 to 16, mostly st $5. Good to choice mediums, $5 to 15.70; extre fancy, heavy, $5.15 to $6 20; pigs, fair to good, $4.75 to 14.90. The bulk of the hogs were sold. Births. WALSH.—In Seaforth, on the let init., the wife of Mr. Thomas Walsh, of a daughter. FORSYTH.--In Morris, on the 16t11 ult., the wife of Mr Alexander Forsyth, 8rd line of a daughter. STEISS.o--At Ethel, on the 21st ule, the wife of Mr. - Wm. Stehle, of a daughter. , SPARLING.—In Grey, on the 16t11 ult., the wife of Mr. George Sperling, 16111 ooneession, of a daughter. SCOTT.—In East Wawanosto on the 18th ult., the wife of Mr. Peter W. Scott, of a daughter. STEWART.—In Blyth, on the 24th ult., the wife of Mr. John Stewart, of a daughter. McCOY.—At St. Andrew's Manse, Chathano New Brunswick, on the 2nd inst., the owife of Rev, Joseph McCoy, of a son. • Marriages. ATKINSON—McFAUL—In Toronto, on the 26t11 ult., by Rev. J. F. Ockley, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, Arthur !Stewart Atkinson, D. D. S., of Seaforth, late of York; England, to Misli Helen Maud, eldest daughter of J. 11. McFaul, M. D., Toronto. HODGEION—McLAREN.—At the residence of A. Ferguson, Esq., Staffs, uncle of the bride, on the 24th inst., by Rev. P.Scott,Christopher Hodgson, Esq., East Whitby, to Mies Helen Buchanan, eldest daughter of John McLaren, Esq., Toronto. COULTEE—ANDERSON.—In East Wawsnosh, On the 17th tilt., by Rev. J. H. Dyke, Mr. E. Coultes to Miss E. Anderson. WOODMAN—HAGGITT.—At the residence of the bride's father, on the 28rd ult., by Rev. J. Fer- guson, Mr. James Woodman, to Miss Clara, sec- ond daughter of Mr. E. Haggitt, of Londesboro. PENWARDEN—BROCK.—At the Methodist parson- age, Woodham, on the 17th ult., by Rev. W. W. Leech, Mr. Wm. Henry Penwarden, to Miss Martha Ann Brock, all of Usborne. ELGIE—FOREST.—On the 29th ult, by Rev. A. D. McDonald, George W. Elgie,' Esq., to Miss Susie, third daughter of John Foreet, Esq., both of Stanley. MOFFAT—CAMPBELL.— At the residence of the bride'sprette,on the 2nd instoby the Rev. J. H. Simpeon, assisted by Rev. 8. A. Carrier, of Grand Bend, uncle of the bride, Mr. John A. Moffat to Miss Christina, second daughter of Peter Camp- bell, all of Stanley. MOFFAT—CAMPBELL.— At the residence of the bride's parents, or* the 2nd inst., by Rev. J. Simpson, assisted by Rev. S. A. Carrier, of Grand , Bend, uncle of the bride, Ur. John Moffat, of Moosejaw, to Miss Jane Ann,eldest daughter of Peter Campbell, of Stanley. Deaths. DORSEY.—In Standish, Michigan, on the 24th ult., James Dorsey, aged 57 years. CAMPBELL—In Mitchell, on the 28th ult., David 8. Campbell, aged 50 years, 11 months and 19 days, HART.—At Bradley, South Dakota, on the 81h ult., Mrs. George Hart,fonnerly Maggie Jones, Morrie, Huron county, aged 30 years. S'TEWART.—In Hibbert, on the 22nd ult., Neil Stew- art, aged 69 years. ANDERSON.—In Bluevale, on the 22nd ult., Wm. Anderson. aged 86 years and 11 months. BAER.—In Ethel, on the 23rd ult., Robert Barr, sr., aged 76 years. ECIIMIER.—In Morris, on the 28rd ult., Mary Jane, wife of Wm. Eckroier, aged 36 years, 2 months and 21 days. KINSELA.—In Biddulph, near Whalen, oo the 21st ult., Honorah, oite of Mr. James Kinsela, aged 76 years. FOSTER.—In Clinton, on the 23rd ult., Clara Hen- rietta, only remaining child of William and Kate Foster, aged 3 s ears, 11 months and 3 days. AUSTIN.—In Hullett, on the 19t11 ult.,Nellie Austin, youngest daughter of Mr.Thomas Austin,aged 16 years, 11 months and 21 days. FORD.—In Stephen, on the 26t11 uit,, Jane Ford, aged 73 years. Local Notices. MONEY TO LOAN. -5 per cent. Private Funds. Interest payable yearly. Apply to J. M. BEST, Barrister, Seaforth. 1254 MARBLE WORKS, Setifortb.—J. NV; Ne- vin, has purchased the Marble Works of the late David Grant, and intends to c,arry on the business in all its branches. Cemetery and building stone work a specialty. Parties wishing anything in this line will do web to call on me, as my prices will be as re- sonable as good work and material will allow. J. W. Nxvnaa. 1256 BUSINESS CHANGE. --John Laird having purchased the businese of Mr. Milburn, in Seaforth, wishes to inform his friends and the publics that he will keep a full etock of Fancy Goods of all kinds, also Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigars, &c. Also agent for the celebrated Singer Sewing Machine. Remember the place, Main Street, Seaforth, opposite Richardson & McInnis' Shoe Store. - 1262-4 CAMPBELL'S WHITE CHAFF SPRING WHEAT, a new and promising variety for sale at Scott's Man - moth Seed and Feed Store, Seaforth. We desire to state to the farmers that we have now on hand a quantity of this wheat,grown by Mr. D. D. Wilson. We would advise early orders as there is not a very large quantity to be bad this season. Steele Bros.,Toronth, in their report say: At the Experimental Farm in 1890 the crop was 86/ bushels, when the best crop of any other variety was 80 bushele, and they think it is the most promising' Spring Wheat for Ontario they have grown. We can also supply you with a good sample of Colorado and other vaneties. In a few days more we will have in a full stock of Oats, Peas, Clover, Grass Seed, Mangold and Carrot Seeds, also a full line of Garden Seeds, and we have no hesitation in saying that when you come and ex- amine our stock and prices you will be telling your neighbors that without a doubt Robert Scott's is the place to buy your Seeds. ROBERT Scorr, Seaforth. 1260 SALE REGISTER. On Tuesiay, March 8, at one o'clock p. m., sharp, on Lot 7, Concession 2, Stanley, Farm Stock, and Implements &c. Joseph Hood, Proprietor, W. G. Duff, Auctioneer. On Wednesday, March 16tb, 1892, at 12 o'clock noon, on Lot 12 Concession 5, Tuck- ersmith, one mile south of Egmondville, Farm Stock, Implements &a Richard Rob- inson, Proprietor; W. G. Duff, Auctioneer. On Thursday, March 10, at 1 o'clock p.m,, on Lot 31, Mill Road, Tuckersmith. Farm Stock, Implements, Household Furniture, &c. Wm. Cooper, proprietor; E, Bossen- berry, auctioneer. On 'Wednesday, March 9, at 1 o'clock p. m., sharp, on Lbt 31, Concession 7, L. R. S., Tuckersmith, on the Mill Road, la miles west of Egmondville, Farm Stock and Im- plements. Gordon McAdam, proprietor; W G. Duff, auctioneer, On Saturday, March 26th, at 1 o'clock p. m., sharp, in the Village of Hensall, Real Estate, Butchers' Tools, Horses, &c. F. G. Meyers, Proprietor; E. Bossenberry, Auctioneer. DULLS AND SEED GRAIN.—For Sale, 6 choice jol young Short Horn Bulls, fit for service. Some of them are the best I have had. Also a quantity of clean Colorado Spring Wheat; Black Tartarian,Vick's Banner and White Poland Oats, and Prussian Blue and Crown Peas. Prices right. DAVID MILNE, Ethel, Ontario. 1264*1. STRAYED STEER,—Strayed from Lot 7, Conceo. Won 12, Stanley, on or about the first of Novem- ber, 1891, one small Steer rising two years old; white and red color, with white spot on forehead. Any person giving information that will lead to his re- covery, will be suitably rewarded. D. B. STECKLE, Blake P. 0. 1264-4 NOTICE. A meeting of the directors of the Londesboro Creamery will be held at Londesboro on Friday, March llth, at 10 o'clock, to make eon - tracts for hauling cream to the factory during the coming season. Tenders for the buttermilk will be received at this meeting. GEO. WATT, Presi- dent, W. L. OUIMETTE, Secretary. 1246-1 A full stock of Spring Medicine freshly arrived at the People's Popular Drug Store. I. V. FEAR, Family Chemist, Seaforth. NEW SPRING ARRIVALS AT THE Bargain Dry Goods and Clothing House ONE CASE DRESS GCODS, TWO CASES TWEEDS AND COATINGS, THREE CASES READYMADE CLOTHING, SEVEN BALES GREY COTTONS, • TWO OASES WHITE COTTONS, TWO CASES SHIRTINGS, TWO CASES FLANNELETTES, TWO CASES COTTONADES, ONE CASE HOSIERY, THREE OASES PRINTS, THREE OASES MEN'S AND BOYS' HATS, TWO BALES CARPETS, ONE CASE MEN'S OVERSHIRTS, AND SEVERAL CASES OF SMALL WARES. Fresh arrivals daily. Expect three more cases Dress Goods by Thursday, March 3rd, from Bradford, England. We expect our new Milliner, who comes to us very highly recommended, on Friday, March 4th. Also purchases of high-class Millinery about the same date, which were made from the leading dealers of Glasgow, Scotland, and Toronto. WM, PICKARD. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Messrs. J. S. JACKSON and J. C. GREIG have this day been admitted as partners in our Seaforth business, which will be continued with all our energy and push. We look for continued confidence from our numerous friends throughout the country, and we can add that we are prepared to do business with a stock that cannot be equalled outside the cities. JACKSON BROTHERS, SEAFORTH, FEBRUARY Jt, 1892. Th‘ Most Popuiar Spring Medicine. Man- drake Blood Builder ! Is a: Bitter worth iits weight in gold. Lairge pint ,bottles 75c oa0h. Samples free at Medical Hall. - L V. FEAR, Family - Chemist. Have you seen the long list of people that we all know who have tried and proved that Mandrake Blood Builder is a bitter worth its weight in gold. Large pint bottles 760 a bottle at the Medical Hall. I. V. FEAR, Druggist, - Seaforth. IMPORTANT NOTICES. ! , §HORTHORN BULLS FOR SALE.—Two !yearling thoroirghbred Shorthorn Bulle for sale,, sired by he Cruickshonk'd bull " Perfection." The Y are ex- tra good enimals, and will be sold on reasonable terms. Apply on Lot 16, Concession 10, Morris, or Blyth P. O. NEIL McDONALD. , 1264tf i UCTION SALE OF VALUABLE VILLAGE A PROPERTY.—If not sold privately qn or be- fore the 26th day of March, there will be sold by pub- lic auction in the village of Hensall, on that date, two village lots pleasantly situated in the said village of Hensall, having on them a two story Cottage 29 feet square, with good cellar and cisterns. There le also a new stoble, pig pen, and other out-hoildings. F. G. M EYER, Hen sail. ,1264-3 SALE OF TOWN PROPERTY.—The undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction at the Commercial Hotel, in the Town of Seaforth, on the 26th day of March, 1892, the follow- ing desirable property: Parcel 1, consisting ef house and lot, house 18x24, kitchen 12x18, and coovenient apartments. Situated on the corner' of Market and Jarvis Streets, opposite J. S. Robert's and adjacent to Broadfoot and Boa's Furniture Factory. There are on these premises a good web and pump, and 10 fruit bearing trees of excellent variety. Parcel 2,con- sisting of houee and lot, 18x24; kitchen, with con- venient apartments in each. This property is situated in the same block as parcel 1, west, corner of Market street and comprises the best vegetable garden in town. Sale of the above described property is corn- pnleory andyeust be sold without reserve. Apply to J. P. BRINE, $eaforth. 1264-2 UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE OF FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c.—Mr. W. Q. Duff has been instructed by Mr. R. Robinson to sell by public auction on Lot 12, Concession 6, Tuckersrnith, 11 miles eouth of Egmondville, on Wednesday, March 16, at 12 o'cloqk, noon sharp, the following property, viz. Horses. -1 matched team, one in foal to an im- ported horse ; 1 mare five years old, in foal to an hoe - ported horse • 1 aged horse; 1 horse colt rising one year old, 1 filly colt rising one year old, both by im- ported homes. Cattle and, Sheep. -6 young ruilch cows supposed to be in calf, 2 cows newly calved, 3 steers rising throe years old, 2 steers two years old, 1 steer coming two years old, 1 heifer coming two years old, 5 calves coming one year old, 2 young calves, 3 oveli and 4 lambs, Leicester breed; also about 40 hens.' The above stock are web bred and itt good conditioq. Implements,&c.-1 self -binder, Maio- sey's make, pearly new; 1 Toronto mowet nearl new, 1 seed drill combined, Wisner's make; sulk plow, 2 general purpose plows, 1 chill plow, 1 set of diamond harrows, 1 fanning mill, 1 democrat wagop, 1 covered buggy nearly new, 1 cutter, 1 luraber wagon, 1 pair of bobsleighs, two sets of double har- ness for plowipg, 1 set of team harness, 1 set single harness, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 roller, 1 set of milk cans and water boa, 1 pair scilles, 1 gang plow, 1 wagon rack, 1 gravel box, 1 grain cradle, 1 crewcut saw, 1 sugar kettle, 1 work bench and screw, 1 steel crow bar, 1 sleigh robe, 1 buggy pole and neckyoke, one sulky rake, 1 revolving rake, 2 grindstones, 1 *muffler, 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 aloe 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 add under cash ; over that amount 11 months' credit will be given on furnishing .approved joint notes. .A die - count at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum will be allowed for cash on credit -notes. RICHARD ROB- INSON, proprietor ; W. G. DUFF, auctioneer. 1283-3 We have got to keep the Ball a Rolling. And in order to do so will offer during the cold weather Great Bargains in Ladies' and Gents' Overshoes Boys' and Girls' • Overshoes, Children's Overshoes, Ladies' Felt Boots & Slippers Men's and Boys' Long Felt Boots Boots, Shoes & Slippers of all descriptions, Winter Caps, Trunks and Valises. OUR STOCK OF Groceries, Crockery and Glassware Has just been renewed,and as usual the value will be found the best. GEO. GOOD, SEAFORTH - AND - BRUSSELS. Spring Stock OF Wall Paper. NEW COLORS AND DESIGNS. Ceiling Papers 1 AND Decorations To match at prices that will astonish you. 001116 and see them. 0_797-_1PST Wall Paper Dealer, SEAFORTH, ONT. Sugars, Sugars The Sugar market is very excited and unsteady, and is sure to advance. The undersigned has secured a carload to arrive on or about the 15th inst., which he will sell at wholesale prices. Intending purchasers will do well to leave their orders early, as prices can not be guaranteed after that date. Samples and prices on application. D. WEISMILLER, 1264-2 KIPPEN. CLEARING SALE OF Overshoes and Winter Goods. Closing out our winter stock regardless of cost or profit. 5 • All our win- 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. A Felt Boots, Felt Slippers, Felt Overshoes to clear out to rnake room for Spring Goods. SEAPORTH, Did You Read This? We are showing beautiful Goods for the Spring In American Prints, In American &teens, In American Challie, (Single Fold) In American Challie, (Double Fold) In American Serges, (Single Fold) In American Serges, (Double Fold) In American Summer Cashmere In American Art Muslins, All warranted Fast Colors. Call and procure some of them be- fore they are all sold, as we cannot duplicate them. The newest and cheapest Goods ever shown at J. L. SMITH'S, Whitney's - Block, - Seaforth. New Spring Dress Goods, New Dark and Light Prints, New Flannelettes, New Shirtings, New Cottons, New Corsets, AT Hoffman &Co s Cheap Cash Store, SEAFORTH„ - ONT. W. G. GLENN Wishes to express his thanks to his numerous customers for their kindly patronage during the time he has been, in Seaforth, and now begs to inform the public that he has lately received a large consignment of New Goods, consisting of new Maple Sugar and Syrup, Oranges, Lemons, Tobaccos, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, Pouches, Cigar and Cigarette Holders, Pocket Books, Pocket Lamps, Confectionery, Canned Goods, Pickles in bulk or bottles, Figs, Dates, &c. We keep the following brands of 'Cigars in stock Petits, Bouquets— imported ; Oscar, Amanda, Violets, Alvino, Invincible, Peg Top, Stone- wall Jackson, She, Banker's Daughter, La Dele,coisa, Hero, Tam Sawyer, Nattie, Fresh, Good Taste, G. 0, Pureza,, Nectarine, Aristocrat, Ocean Coil, Excelsior and Silver Rose, have disposed of almost the entire stock purchased from Mr. Burgess, and my customers can rely on getting a good article at a reasonable price, Our Oysters are very fine, extra value and always fresh. Give us a call. Satis- • faction guaranteed. Remember the place—Burgess' old stand, one door south of John Ward's Harness Shop, Main Street, Seaforth.