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EDWARD -:- CASH,
*Whelesale and Retail Dealer in
ID.A.I1r5r JE3T.TTITMR,
GGDERICEE STREET, SEAFORTH,
Will buy Dairy Butter in. any quan-
tity and shape, if well made and good
color, from May lst, 1892.
Stacks of Made Up
Clothing.
Having Just completed and placed in stock a big
purchase of made up Clothing, consisting of
Men's, Youths', Boys' and Chil-
dren's Suits,
from the largest and best manufacturing flim in the
Dominion, at prices in clearing lots which the makers
claim they are losing money on. We ofler the whole,
together with our own stock, at large redtrztions off
regular prices. Now is your golden opportunity to
secure a good Suit at a low price at the Bargain
Clothing and Dry Goods House.
WM. PICKARD,
T. Kidd's old stand, Seaforth.
Zitt iirnCntooitor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
Cotnenn Winues.—From Mr. John Ain-
ley, the efficient and obliging County Com-
miesioner, we learn of the following county
works.: The contract tor the erection of
the stone wingwall at the Egmondville
bridge has been awarded to Mr. F. Gut-
tridge, of Seaforth, at $9,25 per cubic yard.
The contract far the erection of additions to
the wingwalls st4 tlae Msitland bridge,
Goderioh, was, awarded to Mr. Joseph
Nargile'of Colborne, at $$ per cubic yard.
Mr. L. Hardy, of Exeter, is now busily en-
gaged construciting the Crediton bridge. It
i� to be a fleet class cedar bridge, and will
be completed 4000. MOSSrB,100uff & Stew-
art, of Bluevale, are now eroding a cedar
bridge for the township of Turnberry,known
as Gemmill's bridge.
LIME ON WILEAT.—A good many are of
the opinion that the continued failure of
fall wheat, especially upon the older lands,
is partially, if not largely, due to the lack
of lime in the soil. In order to test this
matter, Mr. S. Dickson of this town, tried
the experiment on one of hie farms in Grey
and the result convinces him that there is
something in it. He selected four acres of
land on which he spread and ploughed
under 200 bushels of lime. He then sowed
it with fall wheat of the Progrees variety.
The result is that the crop this year is as
good as could be desired. The straw is
long, clear and stiff and although it is very
heavy on the ground, it is not at all lodged
and there is no rust on it. This same
wheat, elsewhere sown, is badly lodged and
considerably rusted. In fact, it is a variety
of wheat which is subject to lodgiog and
susceptible to rust. Besidee this another
patch of wheat on Mr. Dickson's farm just
adjoining this one and where the ground
W&8 treated in the same way as this except
that there was no lime sown on it, is con-
siderably ruated and lodged and the grain
ia not of nearly such good quality. Mr.
Dickson is so well aatisfied with his experi-
ment that he intends sowing a much larger
breadth in the zame way thie year. It is, at
any rate, a comparatively inexpensive
f ertilizer and it might be worth the while of
a greater number of farmers to try it.
That it would be beneficial looks reasonable.
FROM AN OLD FRIEND ..—The many friends
of Mr. William Dorrance, in this vicinity,
will be pleased to learn that he is still in the
land of the living and enjoying tolerably
good health. Himself and his daughter and
his son Samuel reside in Ls Grande, Union
County, Oregon. He has two other sons in
the same State, but about 150 miles from
La Grande. They are extensively engaged
in farming and stock raising. In a private
letter dated July 27th Mr. Dorrence says :
Since I had La Grippe last winter my
legs have been quite week at the knees and
when I walk a short distance I have to sit
down and rest or fall off my feet, but I am
getting a little stronger now. There is a
good deal of sickness in every town along
the coast. Smallpox is in this town and in
all the little towns from this to Portland,
and in some places pretty bad. In this town
every person had to be vaccinated. The
Government paid the doctors for doing it.
We have a peat house out on the hills and
when a pets= takes the disease he or she
has to go there. The patients are well cared
for and the doctor in attendance gets four
hundred dollars a month and the nurses are
also well paid. We are having lovely
weather, dry, warm days and cool nights
and there will be a good crop here this year.
Last year the farmers had a very poor crop.
Most of them had little or nothing to sell
and business was very dull. But, with all
it drawbacks this is a fine country and a
rich country mad for climate it is all that
heart could desire. The people, however,
,are desperately worldly, not to say wicked,
and I would rather live in old Huron yet,
even if I could not make so much money.
Please remember me kindly to all old
friends."
• LOCAL BRIEFS.—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Pringle, of Milwaukee, spent a couple of
days in town this week, guests at the resi-
dence of Mr. Charles Wilson.—Large num-
bers of our citizens are rusticating at Bay-
field, Goderich and other summer resorts.—
Miss Ida Dickson left on _Tuesday on a trip
to Manitoba, where she will spend a few
months visiting her uncles and other friends.
She was accompanied as far as Port Arthur
by her sister Jennie and her brother Samuel.
R. H. Fortune, V. S., of Wroxeter,
has lost a valuable driving mare which
strayed from her pasture. If any of our
readers should sight her they would confer a
favor on Mr. Fortune by notifying him.
They will see a descriptiou of the animel
in another column .—It is stated that Mr.
Juliue Duncan and Mr. J. 11. Pyper have
leased the store lately occupied by Mr. C.
W. Papst, and intend -starting in business
here. The numerous friends of both gen-
tlemen will be much pleased to welcome
them back to Seaforth. —Messrs. John and
William Logan, sons of Mt. William Logan,
of Carberry, Manitoba, who have epent a
few weeks here visiting friends, returned to
their home on Wednesday. They were ea-
companied by their sister, Miss Mamie
Logan.—We were in error last week in
stating thesiMr. Jones had leased the Lead -
bury hotel. We are pleased to learn that
Mr. Jones doee not intend to leave Seaforth,
but himself and hia partner, Mr. AlcCuaig,
will resume the butchering business here
next week, having leased one of the stores
in McGinnis' block.—Mrs. John Dorsey, of
this town'being unable to continue the ex-
tensive blackernithing and carriage making
business of her late husband, has sold the
shops and. business to Mr. Lewis McDon-
ald, of Walton, who will hereafter carry en
the business in his own name, and under
his own supervieion. Mr. McDonald is al-
ready too well known to require any recom-
mendation from us. Being a gentleman of
extensive business experience and pcneessed
of abundance of capital, we can safely pre-
dict that this important enterprise will not
suffer he his hands, and we will all be glad
to extend him a most hearty welcome to the
businees circles of Seaforth.—Mr. -W. C.
McKay, barrieter, of Toronto, is at present
spending his holidays in town.—Mr. Wm.
More, librarian of the -Mechanics' Institute,
leaves for hie holidays on Tuesday next.
The library wili, c:onsequently, be closed un-
til the 26th inst„ but the reading room will
be open u usual. --Master Charlie Hanavan,
son of Dr. Hanavan, of London, is visiting
at his uncle's, Mr. Thomas Kidd's.--Mies
Bells Grieve, daughter of Mrs. William
Grieve North Main Street, is home from
Kincardine, spending the holidays.—Miss
Doble, who for several lemons has -"eo suc-
cessfully conducted the millinery depart-
ment in Hoffman & Coda store, left town
this week for her home in Eastern Ontario,
and intends taking a rest for a year or so.
During her residence here she was a univer-
sal favoritteboth socially and in business.—
Mr, John Robb, of rithe 2nd concession of
Tuckersmith, has added to his already ca-
pacious outbuildings, a new bank barn, with
stone stabling underneath, all of which is
now nearly completed. Mr. Robb is one of
Huron's most prosperous farmers.—Most of
the fall 'wheat in this vicinity is now cut
and a good deal of it in the barns and farm-
ers are now busily harvesting their peae and
barley. Next week oats will be ready to
cut.—Mr. John Beattie is having erected on
his farm adjoining the town a neat bank
barn with stone stabling under it. It is be-
ing sided with dressed pine, and when
painted and finished will be one of the
neatest buildings of the kind in the county.
— Mrs. Robert Wilson left here on Thurs-
day to spend a few months with relatives
and friends in the old country. Her many
friends here will join with us in wishing her
a safe journey and a pleasant visit in the old
land.—On Monday last a horse belonging to
a commercial traveler from London, while
tied at the Queen's hotel got restless and
breaking its bridle, started, to run away. It
turned tn on the sidewalk towards the hotel,
upsetting the buggy and getting it caught
between two posts. It got freed from the
vehicle and ran ups Goderich street as far as
Dr. Scott'iisoffiee, svhere it was turned into
a yard and caught. The buggy was slight-
ly broken but no other damage was done,—
Seaforth civics holiday is likely to be on
Thursday, the 18th inst.--MnRobert Logan
shipped a car load of very fine horses to
Manitoba on Thursday. Mr. J. C. Steele
went with them.—At the Christian En-
deavor meeting in the Presbyterian church
on Tuesday evening last, Dr. Elliott, of
Peptone, Iowa, who is here on a visit, and
who was a delegate at the recent great Chris-
tian Endeavor Convention at New York,
read a very interesting paper giving his im-
pressions of tbe Convention; those who
composed it, and the great work they are
doing.—Warden John Torrance, of Stanley,
and ex -warden Joseph Beck, of Godericb,
were in town on Wednesday, but whether
on County or political business, deponent
sayeth not. —Mr. W. J. Copp, son of Mr.
William Copp, of Goderich street, is at
present spending his holidays here. Mr.
Copp has resided io St. Paul for four years
and is another of old Huron's sonsenho does
his country credit abroad. He bola respon-
sible poeition in a large clothing store.—
Mrs. James Holland leaves here next week
for Detroit, where she will in future reside
with her sister, Mrs. Daweon.—The hotel at
Holmesville was burned on Wednesday
night. The reflection of the fire was plainly
visible here. The building belonged to Mr.
Knox, and it was occupied by Mr. James
14lude. The fire is supposed to have been
caused by a spark hum the kitchen chimney
lighting on the roof. The adjoining barns
anek stables were saved.—The Seaforth la -
erase club went to Clinton on Thursday of
last week and defeated the club of that town
by 3 goals to 0. They play the finish match
for the championship, with Brantford to-
day. The same day our gun club had a
match with the Clinton gun club and came
off victors by a score of 119 to 109. Sea -
forth blood will tell, even when pitted
against Clinton.—It is expected there will
be a large crowd in town to -day at the
bicycle tournament. There is a very large
list of entries, and some of the best wheel -
men in the country will compete. It
promises to be the most interesting sporting
event of the season,—There will be an ex-
cursion from here to Kincardine on the 16th,
under the auspices of the employees of the
Clinton organ factory. The train leaves
here at 7 o'clock in the morning, and the
fare for the round trip is 95 cents.-
-Mise Cla,rke, sister of ex -Mayor Clarke,
Toronto, is at present the guest of Mrs.
William Somerville, of this town.—Mr,
Alexander Stewartand family, Misses Lizzie
and Aggie Smith and Mrs. George Scott are
having holidays at Goderioh, enjoying the
lake breezes and driving about through the
picturesque roadways adjoining the circular
town.—Mrs. Peter Scott and family, of
Brussels, have returned home after spend-
ing a couple of weeks at the Brine home-
stead at lisrpurhey.—Mr. Albert Hart, of
this town, met with a painful accident on
Tuesday evening. He as working at Mr.
McIntosh's new building in McKillop, when
tbe scaffolding on which he was standing
gave way and he fell to the ground, a dis-
tance of about 20 feet, cutting and bruising
his face and injuring his leg and arm.
— The brick work on Beattie & Com-
pany's new block is now completed.—
Mr, William Hart, printer, of Toronto, and
Mrs. Hart, are at present in town vieiting
friends. Mrs. Hart is a daughter of Mr.
John Walker, Roxboro.—Mr. John Fowler
has returned home after a three months'
visit in Manitoba.—Mr. Andrew Scott has
returned from sight-seeing in Uncle Sam's
land.—Miss Violet Case is at present visit-
ing friends in Brussels.—Rev.G.R.Beamish,
of Stratford, occupied the pulpit in St.
Thomas' church here last Sunday, and his
sermons were highly appreciated by the
congregation.—Mrs. Lamb, of Wisconein, is
at present visiting at Maple Hall, the guest
of Mrs. Case.—Mr. George Dickson, young-
est son of Mr. Charles Dickson, of McKil-
lop, is at present spending his holidays here.
Mr. Dickson has been in Chicago for two
yeara, where he has a good situation as steno-
grapher and book-keeper.
THE MCCORMICK BINDER.—On Monday
last Messrs. Stanhope and Fluke'repre-
senting the McCormick Harvesting Machine
Company, of Chicago, had two binders
working in a field of fall wheat on the farm
of Mr. john McMann, adjoining this town.
These machines wero brought here for ex-
hibition purposes, and during the day a
large number of people inspected them and
saw them at work. The gentlemen named
are travelling through the country, selecting
certain of the best agricultural districte,
where they work their machines for a day,
so the people can see what they are capable
of doing and with a view of introducing
them to the attention of the Canadian pub-
lic, preparatory to having them manufactur-
ed and used here another season. The ma-
chine is called the " Bindlochine," and its
principal peculiarity is that the usual can-
vas elevator is done away with. As soon as
the grain is cut it falls upon a short canVaii,
which covers the grain table and is carried
to ix toothed cylinder that throws it into a
receroacle where it is held until a sheaf is
collected. It is then tied and delivered by
an arm in tbe rear of the machine—the sheaf
invaeably alighting on the butt. The bind-
ing and delivering apparatus is perfectly
araomatic, consequently the sheaves are
uniform in aim no matter whether the grain
h heavy or light. The inventor has spent
aboet ten years in bringing this machine to
its present atate of perfection, and by an-
other eeason,it is hoped,it will be the leading
binder made. The grain in which it was
working on Monday wee. eot heavy, but the '
bottom eras arassy and the ground rough,
but it did eplendid work. The draft seem,
ed to be light, art or 'finery team of horses,
the wellekno,en White stallions belonging to
Hargan & Dorrance's livery, walked away
with it, apparently as esey as they would
with a load of Bayfield pic-nickers, while
the ordinary miehines require three heavy
horses to work them with ease. It is fair to
say, however, that this machine has only a
five foot cut while the others are six feet.
The sheaves, also, were well made, even and
tightly tied. It is said to work equally well
In lodged grain, but of this we oan not say,
u the grain in which we saw it tested was
upright and not lodged. We have no
doubt, however, but it will yet be a favorite
machine. It is said there are great numbed;
of them in use on the other side, and they
give good satisfaction.
Tne annual excursion to Grimsby Park
and Niagara Falls will be on Saturday August the
13th. The fare Is the lowest,the time the longest,and
the programme the boat ever offered. See bills and
ask G. T. R. Agents. 12813x2
OUR SOLID MONTH BARGAINS.—We
aro determined to clear off our whole stock of Glass-
ware and Crockery during this month, these goods
will be offered cheaper than such goods were ever
offered in Seaforth before. Our Groceries eto. will
be lower in sympathy with the above lines. We will
make a big push to empty out this stock before re-
moving to our now premises and intend to hang up
some easy prices. Call and see us and be convinced
that we are doing business directly in yJur interest.
11. 1311ATIIM o&G CO. 1286-1
WOOD FOR SALE.—For sale a lot of good;
dry, soft cord -wood, delisered in any part of the
town. Price reasonable. Apply to JOHN BEArris, at
the office or house. 1286-3
ONE MORE CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY.—
A Groat Clearing Sale of all kinds of Summer Dry
Goods is now going on at A. U. Ault's store. He in-
tends clearing out all kinds of Summer Dry Goods,
including a very fine lot of Ready -Made Clothing in
Men's, Youth's and B03'8 suits, arid all Summer hats.
The above mentioned goods will be sold out at once
at cost prices. A cordial invitation is extended to
all who may want any of the above named goods to
come and inspect my stock. Also a very largo stock
of new season's teas just to hand in Green, Black and
Japans, all of which will be sold at the very lowest
possible prices. Also a full assortment of all kinds
of first-olass Groceries and Provisions. Also a large
stook of Fruit Gems in pints, nuffrts and hatf-gallops.
The highest market prices will be paid for good But-
ter. Eggs and all kinds of Farm Produce. All Goods
Delivered Free. Game One, Come All, and get some
Good Bargains. A.G. AULT, Seaforth.
McKillop.
Cot NCH; DOINGS.—At tbe last meeting of
the McKillop council, which 'was held at
McNamara's hotel, Leadbury, a petition
from Mr. John Leeman and others in refer-
ence to statute labor on the 12th concession
was read and filed, Accounts were paused
for gravel and jobs on roads amounting to
8267,24, including 830 to Mr. John Stafford
for damage sustained by a horse through
shying at a pile of wood on the roadside.
The, clerk was instructed to notify the
owner of the said wood that this claim has
been acknowledged by the council. The
next meeting of the council will be held at
Fulton's hotel a Monday, August 22, at
1 o'clock p.m.
NOTES, —Some person removed two nuts
from the axles of John Hannah'e cream
wagon at Winthrop one night last week.
The object evidently was to make a fall in
cream, but the trick was not that of a youth
nor of a person twenty miles dietant—There
have been a greater number of good houses
and barna put up in McKillop this summer
than during any two years before in its his-
tory and still farmers say times are hard
because they cannot make money twice as
fast as they are doing.
Clinton.
(From The News -Record.)
RETURNED. —Rev. A. McMillan and wife,
of Auburn, have returned from Scotland,
where they went last August, the gentle-
man to pursue his theological studies, They
have been staying in Clinton with their
relatives, Dr. and Mrs. Gunn, for a few
days.
A YOLNG LIFE PASSED A wen . —There
died in Clinton on July 27th, Jean D. Hart,
adopted daughter of Mrs. M. McTaggart,
aged 13 years and 6 months. Deceased was
ill for many months. The funeral took
place last Thureday to Clinton cemetery.
DEATH OF A PROMISING YOUNO M AN.—
A very sad death was that of Al. Williams,
M. D., Son of Dr. Williams, formerly of this
town, at Wingham, on Sunday night, of
inflammation of the bowels, after a week's
illnese. The young man was just of age,
and had a bright career before him in the
medical profession. The remains passed
through Clinton to Brampton, on Monday,
for ieterment.
FIRE.—A fire commenced about four
o'clock Tuesday morning in Harry Cante-
lon's large brick buildiug on Albert street,
which was used by P. W. Haywood as a
carriage shop, and C. Copp as a blacksmith
shop. The interior and roof of the building
were completely destroyed and a portion of
the walls. Mr. Haywood lost five or six
buggies, tools, etc., and Mr. C. Walker lost
his tools. The tools of Mr, Copp were also
destroyed. The steamer was on hand in
good time. Mr. Copp's loss is about $300,
no insurance; Mr. Haywood, $1,000, in-
surance $500. The building was insured for
81,500.
AN OLD Pe nee SERVANT FOLLOWS THE
MAJORITY.—There died in Goderich town-
ship ou Sunday, July 31st., James Patton,
for many years, and until failing health e
few months ago compelled him to retire,
clerk of Goderich township. The funeral
took. place to the Goderich cemetery on
Tuesday, August 2nd, and, in spite of the
busy season, the attendance was one of the
largest. Deceased came with his parents
from county Fermanagh, Ireland, and set-
tled here about the year 1834, the father
having been a Peninsular soldier who bore
the marks of service by the lack of an arm.
Deceased was aged 75 years and 9 months.
He was a, thoroughly upright man, and one
of the moot efficient municipal clerks in the
Province.
Kippen.
Inneis.—Mrs. Robert Hunt has returned
from St. Louis, accompanied by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Wm. Johnston and children, who
will spend the summer mouths under the
parental roof .—Mieses Annie and Marion
McMordie and one of their brothers returned
on Monday from Goderich, whore they had
been spending a few days.—We were favor-
ed with a heavy fall of rain last Friday
evening, also on Monday, which, although
it has retarded harvesting operations some-
what, has lowered the temperature, and will
greatly benefit the roots and other crops.—
The fall wheat in thia vicinity is nearly all
cut and housed.
DIED IN Sr. PAUL. —On Friday last Mr.
John Whiteman, of Stanley, near Kippen,
received a telegram from St. Paul conveying
to the family the sad news of the death of
their eldest son, John. It seems that Mr.
Whiteman, who was about 24 years of age,
had been in St. Paul for about four years,
where he held a responsible situation as
book-keeper in a large clothing establish-
ment. Ho took ill of inflammation of the
bowels on Wednesday and died on the fol-
lowing Thursday night. The remains were
taken home and interred in the Brucefield
cemetery on Tuesday. He was a most ex-
emplary and promising young man and his
sudden death was a severe blovfeeto hie
parents and friends. The following letter
was received by Mr. and Mrs. Whiteman
from the Rev. F. Doran, of St. Paul, pastor,
of the church of which the deceased was a
member. It speaks for itself and needs no
comment:
DEAR FRIENDS,—I write you these few
lines to express eornething of the great loss
and sorrow which has come to me personally
and to our .entire church in the sudden
calling away of our beloved friend and es- ,
teemed Christian worker. By his cheerful,
pure and unselfish Cheistian life he had won
a large place in our hearte. He was earnest
and faithful in all his Christian duties. For
two years be Lad been assistantsecretary of
the Sunday school, an active member of the
King's Sons, always present at the Epworth
League meetings and the publinnervices of
the church. His employer, Mr. Hudson,
was deeply vouched at his death and said to
to me that he had been with him four years
and that James was not capable of doing a
wrong act. As soon as I learned of his ill-
ness I hastened to his room, but was not
permitted to speak to him, as he was very
low and the phyaioian hoped that absolute
rest might give him strength to rally, but
God, our heavenly Father, had ordered
otherwise and four hours later he was not,
for God had taken him. Every thing was
done that human skill could do. A few
minutes after the spirit had taken its flight
I entered the silent chamber where his
body lay beautiful in innocence. The
King's Sons tenderly watched over the body,
bore it to the church where touching tributes
in words and flowers were offered. Then
they followed the remains to the train in
silence and tears. Dear friends, weep not as
these who have no hope. He was beautiful
in life and in death the light of Heaven was
upon his brow. I have often said II would
like to know the mother of suoh a young
man as that, Religion was not a mere pro-
• fession with him, it was a life. His whole
nature wae in harmouy with the right. He
abhorred that which was evil and loved
that which was right. 1 expect some day
to meet him, where I shall know him and
where he will introduce father and mother
who taught him to pray and live like Christ,
Morris.
WE'RE ALL GOINU.—The Sunday School
Excursion to Goderich on Friday, the 12th,
is creating a lot of talk. Special train will
leave Brussels at 8.30 a; m. Return fare
only 80 cents and 40 cents.
•
Londesboro.
BRIEFS.—Most of the fall wheat has been
saved well in thie vicinity. It is a fair crop
though ruated in some placea—The recent
rains have greatly improved the root crops.
—Meesrs. Bell and Lasham are still doing
an extensive cattle trade.—Mr. Wm. Doig,
who taught the senior department of our
school during the present year so sucaessful-
ly, has been engaged as principal for another
year. At the -public school leaving efxamin-
&Mon, held in Clinton, three Of Mr. Doig's
pupils succeeded in passing,two of them,Miss
Lizzie Cunningham and Kies Nellie Van
Bridger, took the highest and second highest
marks, respectively, in the whole inspector-
ate. This is certainly creditable to both
teacher and pupils.
Wroxeter.
HORSF.S.—Messrs, R. Fivacs and W. L.
Henry started at 3 o'clock, p. m., Tuesday
last with a fine oar of horses for Brandon,
Manitoba, We wish them a pleasant and
profitable trip.
STABLE BURNED.—The fire alarm Was
sounded on Wednesday last at 11 o'clock a.
m.'when it was discovered that the stable
belonging to Mr. D. Weir was on fire, and
before many minutes after it was discover-
ed it was past being put out. No further
damage was done than the burning of some
fences and the destruction of some garden
stuff. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Mr. Weir Was absent from home at the
time.
BRIEFS.—The stonework of the Presby-
terian church is progressing finely, and we
think the masons in charge are making a
good job of it.—A eked accident happened on
Monday last to Mr. George Funstone, who
lives on a farm adjoining the village. He
had the misfortune to run the needle of the
binder through the fleahy part of his hand.
Howill be laid up for 0011-19 time with it.—
Mr. Hemphill shipped a car of oats to To-
ronto on Thursday last. We are glad to
hear that Mr. Hemphill is recovering from
hie recetit accident, and is able to attend to
his business.—Mr. Brookenshire, of Wing -
ham, was in town on Monday last, taking a
group picture of Mr, Gibson's family. We
undeestand he also took one for Rev. Mr.
Davidson. He is a fine artist, and we have
no doubt the work will be excellent. Mrs.
lkookenshire accompanied him.
FAMILY RE-UNION.—The whole family of
Mr. A. L. Gibson are home at present, viz,:
Mr. G. F. Gibson from the Pacific coast;
Miss N. Gibson, ?rem Grand Rapids'Michi•
gan ; Mr. T. W, and Misses Jean anid Jessie
Gibson, from Toronto. We have no doubt
they will enjoy themselves under the pa-
rental roof, and that Mr. and Mrs. Gibson
will be overjoyed to have all their family
united once more. They will be sorry to
part with some of them so soon, as we under-
stand that their vacations are short, Mr,
G. F. Gibson is looking well and, wounder -
stand, is doing well out in Valouver,
British Columbia, where be holds he re-
sponsible position of Traffic Manager on the
Nrancouver & New Westminster electeic rail-
way, and, we have no doubt, his ability will
lift him some steps higher than that. We
rejoide in his present and future proaperity.
He is feeling it a little lonesome out there,
and to alleviate that complaint we :under-
stand he intends to take one of Ontario's
fair daughters with him to share hi S lone-
some hours. Further particulars vill be
given later on.
•
Brussels.
•
A FIRE IN GREY.—The residence of James
McIntosh, stone mason, concession 15,Grey,
was destroyed by fire early Wodbeeday
morning. On the afternoon of the day pre-
vious fire ignited -from the stovepipe in a
partition in the summer kitchen, but this
was all put out as supposed, But, about 2
o'clock next morning the inmateswere
awakened by the crackling of fire and had
barely time to escape with their- lives, the
fire having made so much headway. Nothing
was saved.
BRIEFS.—Farmers are busy this week
saving their fall wheat. Several are com-
plaining that it is not as good as they
expected, still it is a very fair crop.—R. M.
Diokson goes next week as delegate from
Western Star Lodge, to Foresters Grand
Lodge,to be held at Windsor.—Council met
on Monday night but nothing importent was
one unless the passing of some acounts,
he council could not see their way clear to
ake hold of the cemetery at the figure the
huroh authorities are wanting for it.. Judg-
i g from the figures asked they evidently
tend to get all the profits for the next 20
ears in oasis, and then get paid for all the
land was worth. Had they asked a reason-
able amount the council might have done
something, but there is no money it for
anybody hereafter and keep it in decent
shape'Which the council would have to do
end which the church doee not. —Several of
eur citizens intend taking in the oicyole
tournament in Seaforth on Friday ef this
week.—Their are 75 appeals against the
voters' list in Brussels this year, 51 ,by the
Tories and 24 by the Reformers. Robert
Taylor and W. M. Sinclair are the respec-
tive appellants.—The directors of tho-Brus-
eels Driving Park Association are busy
erecting theirgrand stand on the tra k this
week.
Stanley.
LAWN SOCIAL.—Last Friday evenin , July
29th, the people of school section o. 10,
Stanley, held a lawn social at Mr John
Gibson's in honor of our popular teacher,
Mr. James Grant, who has recently severed
his connection as teacher with this section,
The evening being fine there was in attend-
ance a very large representation of this
section, both old and young, and all deemed
to enjoy themselves, There was an excel-
lent and abundant spread of good things on
the tables, and after all had partaken to
their eatiefaction, the guests were lenter-
tained with sweet music on the organ by
Miss McIntosh and on the violin lay Ma
Reid. An important feature of the evening
was the presentation of a gold watch -chain
and charm to Mr. Grant by the pupils of the
section. Master Peter Campbell read and
presented to their retiring teacher an ad-
dress which expressed in concise, ye co-
f/in
prehensive language, the deep a ection
existing between the pupils and te cher,
and the sincere regrets that one so loved is,
on account of some trouble in the vocal
organs, forced for some time at least trerstire
from the profession. Mr. Grant replied in
a few well chosen and expressive Words
which showed his profound norrow at leav-
ing then for a time, and would not forget
this kindness 'towards him expressed in
such a fine and valueble present. After a
time of social enjoyment and recreation the
guests departed, having spent a most pleas-
ant and profitable eventng.—ONE Wm) WAS
THERE,
Bluevale.
THE GLORIOUS LAKE.—Hurrah for Lake
Huron. On Friday, the 12th, special train
will leave Bluevale at 8.48 a. m. for Goder-
ich. The return fare is only 75 cents for
adults and 40 cents for children. Attrac-
tions are the steamboat, row and sail boats,
bathing, brass band, ete. It is the annual
Sunday School excursion. Bluevele and
vicinity will be repreeented, as we [take in
everything good.
NOTES.—Mrs. Grant and children, who
have been visiting at Mr. John Collie's for
some time returned to their home in To-
ronto on time,
Nine Isbisterrof
Morris, and Miss Ruby Imrie, of Toronto,
were visiting here this week.—Mr. James
Higgins, of Wingham'spent Sunday% at Mr.
Rutherford'a—Mise Nellie Ross' of Wing -
ham, was visiting at Mr. HughRose' on
Monday,—Mrs. George King, of Wingharn,
is visiting at Mr. Duncan Kingss.—Mr.
James Maxwell has returned from his trip
to Menitoba.—Mise Gertie Ross, of Wing -
ham, is yisiting here at present. -4 number
of the membere of Bluevale lodge of Good
Templare paid a visit to the Glenannan
lodge on Tuesday evening.
Belgrave.
THE EXCURSION.—The Sunday School
excursion to Goderich on Friday, 12th inst.,
will take a large crowd from this locality in
all probability. Special train leaves Bel -
grave at 9.16 a, m. and gets to Huron's cap.-
ital at 10,45. The return fare is very low,
viz.: 60 cents for adults and 30 cents for
children. An excursion steamer, band,etc.,
is to be there, so the bill says.
Glenfarrow.
NOTES.—\V. L. Farrell, of St. Louis,
is spending a few days with old acquaint-
ances. Mr. Farrell formerly taught school
in No. 9 Turnberry, but he has now a good
position in a railway office in St. Louis. His
many friends here were glad to see him
again,—Mrs. James Murray, of Wingbam,
spent last week at Mr. Hugh McDougall's.
—The Misses Bentley, of Blyth, are spend-
ing a few weeks with friends here.—Mrs.
Wm. Walker and family, of Langside, have
moved into the house lately vacated by Mr.
Moffatt.
Zurich,
NOTES.—Rev. G. F. Haist returned home
from his collecting trip in the East last
Tuesday. He had good success.—The pul-
pit in the Evangelical Church was occupied
by Rev. J. Stabler from Crediton last Sun-
day.—Mies Lydia Strempfer has gone to
Listowel for a week or so.—Mr. J.F.Rick-
beil left for his home at Cavalier, Dakota,
last Tuesday. He enjoyed his visit well
while here,—Mr. Ed. Roedding and Mr.
Reesor are here visiting their friends. They
are living in Toronto.—Mise Merrier left
for her home in New Hamburg a few cheer
ago.—Dr. Fee has come home from San
Francisco to visit his parents. He looks
hale and hearty.—As Mr, F. W. Hess has
given up the photograph business here, and
there is room for a first-class photographer,
as the nearest oppositicn ie 12 miles dis-
tant.—A good dressmaker would find this
place Number One, and plenty of work, as
fall trade is coming on fast, We trust
emne energetic lady will consider the mat-
ter and open a dressmaking shop here soon.
—Miss Jamieson, from Detroit, is visiting
her grand -parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gelman,
and other friends.
Molesworth.
NOTES,--Nlarvin Howe has gone to South-
ampton where he will remain for a few
weeks. He has been very poorly for a long
time and thinks a visit by the lake will do
him good.—James Belden who for some
time has been learning tailoring ix Wing -
ham, is home for a couple of weeks to help
his father and brothers with the harvest.—
George McKee has engaged to teach school
for the remainder of the year. The school
is in the vicinity of Millbank.—On Satur-
day afternoon about 40 men assembled at
the farm of J. McLeod to assist in the rais-
ing of a straw house. Quite a number of
young ladies were also present to prepare
the eveniag meale—Berrypicking is the order
of the day.—Most of our farmers have their
fall wheat and barlek crops cut. Thewheat
ia badly broken down and consequently is
not so good a sample as would have been had
the grain been standing.—The section was
visited by an unusually heavy fall of rain on
Friday forenoon. The weather has been
cooler since and people are enabled to pro-
ceed much faster with their harvests.—
Prayer meetings are. conducted every Sun-
day evening in the Immanuel church,Messrs.
Armstrong, Belden, Grainger, and Yeo lead-
ing the meetings by turns.—The new
potatoes are now ready for use.—Many of
those who were at Listowel with loads of
cheese on Friday got a soaking with the
heavy rain storm.
Blyth.
NOTES.—Mrs. Montgomery of Stanley is
at present visiting at Mr. Wm. Campbells.—
The order of the evenings seems to be to
have flax bees. On Thursday evening Mr.
Wm. Logan, had one, and on Friday, James
Davis Jr. had anther.—Mr. S. Creel passed
through here Friday on his way to Clinton
after visiting his sister Mrs. Green of
Gorrie.—Mr. R. Purvis of Reveler, was
here visiting his brother, returning home
Saturday.—Mr. A. Babb was visiting his
relatives in Clinton thie werk. His brother
there is dangerously ill with typhoid fever.
Master Henry Sloan, who has been renewing
old acquaintances here for the past two
weeks left for Kippen, where he intends
spending the rest of his holidays, before re-
turning to Toronto.—There was a well
attended meeting of the Morris Agricultural
Society held at the Central Hotel, Friday
evening, and they made arrangements for
having the beet Show of the county here this
fall. They decided to hold the Fail Show
on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 11 and 12.
—We understand it is the intention to have
Civic Holiday on the 16th inst. The Doh-
erty Organ Factory,in Clintonetre getting up
an excursion to Kincardine for that date.—
Rev. Mr. McLean preached a fine sermon
Sunday morning,dealing with Sabbath dese-
cration. It is about time the preachers
were taking up this matter, as the number
of pleasure drivers that pass through here is
very large. The liveries have raised the
prices of rigs, but still they can get rid of
them all, and every Sabbath there are bi-
cyclists stopping here for pleasure.—Miss
Tena MoElroy,who is working in Wingham,
is at present taking her holidays under the
parental roof.—Mr. John Mason's license
expired last Saturday night, but a pumber
of his friends are trying to get the COMM
taken to see if there is not the requisite
population for four hotels, but we hope
they will fail, Three hotels are plenty for a
place of this size.—Mr. Wm. Taman left on
Friday to run the tailor shop for his brother
at Gorrie,who is taking a week's holidays,—
Mr. Richard Somers is around again but he
will not be able to do any work this season,
which will be a great loss to him as they
have taken enough work to keep them busy
through the season.—A great many in-
tend going to Sarnia Thursday to take in
the races, and also quite a number to Sea -
forth to -day to take in the Bicycle Tourna-
ment. —Mr. Wm. Habkirk has started to
learn the barbering business with Mr. James
Hucketep.—Mr. S. Gidley was laid up last
week from the effects of the lawn soeial,but
he is able to attend to businese again,—Mr.
• ,,esoismissonsosso,..„-
Edward Watson shipped some fine cat-
tle from this station on e ,turday for the Old
Country.—Rev. Mr. Mc , ,san delivered a fine
address on " Advice the Young," on
Tuesday evening, in 1. e basement of the
Preabyterian Church, to the Gleaners.
There was quite a crowd of young people
present, and they received some excellent
advice. There was a collection taken up
in behalf of this Society, which is doing
good work in the mission field.—Miss Mary
Crittenden has closed her dress making shop
for the summer holidays.—Mr. Charles
'Hamilton is at present very busy sending
out harvesting machines, of which he hafea
great many.
so.
Bayfield.
BRIEFS. —Rev. Mr. Tully, of Mitchell,
who with his wife and family are camping
here, occupied St. Andrews' Church pulpit
on Sunday last, both morning and evening,
and his excellent discourses were highly ap-
preciated by the large congregations pres-
ent. It has been arranged for Mr. Hen-
derson to exchange with him during.August.
--Mr. John Kerrin conducted services at
Dungannon and Port Albert on Sunday, and
expects to continue them.—Mrs, John Mc-
Kenzie and eon,of Nissouri, are the gueete of
Mrs. H. F. Edwards.—Mr. Samuel Baines,
of Brooklyn, is greatly enjoying his visit
here, the guest of Miss Lottie Martin.—Mr.
Edward Rutledge returned to St. Thomas
on Monday, after a pleasant visit at home.—
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Swarts, of Wingham,
were in town on Sunday.—Mies Eva Wade
is visiting friends here.—On Sunday last
two Varna gents, accompanied by their fair
admirers, drove in to enjoy the lake breezes.
The young ladies thought their attendants
were enjoying themselves better in other
company, and were afraid they would be
late for church, so they got their horse and
cart and went home, leaving the young men
behind. Keep cool, young men, or perhaps
another time the keys may be turned on
you.—Mrs. Sheppard and grand son are
visiting her son, Dr. Sheppard.—Mrs. D.
Kennedy and family, of Bay City, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs, Wm. King.—Mrs,
'Stewart, of Toronto, is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Dr. Stanbury.—At the en-
trance examinations held at Clinton Miss
Rets Stanbury and Master Jack Jowett
were the two succeesful ones,
OUR GVESTS.—The summer tourists now
at the River Hotel are: Mr. and Ws. T.
G. Davey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mc-
Dermid and child, •Mies Carrie Chapman,
Mrs. Blackburn and two children, Miss
Morton, Mr. and Mrs, Essex and family, of
London; Mr, and Mre. Watson and family,
Mrs. Duncan and two children, -Mrs. Hoff-
man and two sons, of Seaforth; Rev. Mr.
Turnbull, wife and child, and Miss Steep,
of Toronto ; Misses Helen, Gina, Nellie and
Amy McPherson, The recent arrivals at
the Commercial are: Mr. and Mrs. R. H.
Climie, Georgie, ClarkAllie and Edith
Climie and baby, of London; Miss Gertie
H. Clarke, of Guelph; Mr, and Mrs. Mc-
Michael, Mrs. W. M. Gray, Lilian and
Gertie, Mrs. B. B. Gunn, Miss Gussie
Pickard, of Seaforth. —Mr. Herbert Col-
loday and a large nymber of friends had a
very pleasant sail down from Goderich last
Sunday.—Rev. Mr. Tully and wife, and
NVillie, Josie, Morice, Melville and FloSence
Tully, of Mitchell ; Mrs, McIntyrii and
Mrs, Neil, of Seaforth, are camping hire,
Eiensall.
JOTTINGS.—Our Civic Holiday was held
on Thursday, of this week, in order to give
those so desiring an opportunity of taking in
the cheap railway excursion to Sarnia, and
a large number patronized the same, while
many othere drove out to Bayfield and Grand
Bend. --The farmers are all now in the
midst of their harvest, and thus far have
secured the crops in very fine order.—Mies
Gibson, of Galt, is the guest of Mrs. Wm.
Moir, of Inglewood Farm.—Mr. A. Mur-
doch, of Thamesville, was on Wednesday
evening last united in the bonds of matri-
mony to Mies M. Norris, of this village.—
The Misses Lang, of Portage la Prairie, and
formerly of Tuckersmith, are visiting rela-
tives and friends in this neighborhood,—
We are pleased to state that Mrs.. J. H.
Beck is recovering from her recent serious
illness.—Miss Holland, of Watford, was in
the village this week, spending a few days
among her friends.—Miss Shirray and her
sister, Miss Aggie, are visiting relatives in
Port Elgin and vicinity.—Mr. H. Marshall,
of Chicago, who was visiting his father,Mr.
J. P. Marshall, has returned home,—Mr. J.
McNaughton of Brussels, was in the vil-
lage this week, on his way to Exeter.—.Mrs.
G. McMorran and family, of Chicago, are
hero visiting her parents, Mr. and -Mrs, Wm.
Ball, of this place.—Mr. Reith, son of the
late William Reith, is home at present from
the Northwest. —Mies Alliston of London,
is the guest of Mrs. T. Murdocli.—Rev, D.
Buchanan, of Georgetown, and soli of Mr.
A. Buchanan, sr.,' of this village, preached
with _much acceptance in Carmel Presbyter-
ian Church, on Sabbath Morning last.—
Miss A. Murdoch, of Lucan, was in the vil-
lage on 'Wednesday, calling on friende,—Mr.
and Mrs. G. D. Arnold are visiting relatives
and friends in Ailea Craig.—Mrs. Dolton, of
West.Superior, has been spending the paat
week among her friends in this neighbor-
hood.—Miss A. Roueom and Mies A. Lang-
ford aro away visiting relatives, the former
ifl Kinlough and the latter in Goderich.—
Our streets and sidewalks have been im-
proved this year by our statute labor.—The
Rev. Mr. Gauld (who intends shortly going
out as a missionary to the foreign fields)
and Mrs. Jamieson (widow of the late Rev.
Mr. Jamieson, missionary), each gave very
interesting addresses on behalf of the mis-
sionary cause.. at the Christian Endeavor
meeting held at the close of the evening
service in Carmel church on Sabbath even-
ing Iset.—Mr. J. Ellis recently treated him-
self to a fine piano.—Mr. J. H. Chesney,
V. S., has quite an attractive sign, of a
prancing steed, adorning one of his office
windows.—Mrs. Green, of Peterborough, is
visiting her brother Mr. S. B. Humeston,
of this place.—The Royal Templara of
Temperance intend holding their regular
weekly meeting on Saturday evening of
this week owing to Thursday being a civic
holiday.—Miss L. Ceeok returned tbie week
from the Grand Bend, where lite had been
spending the past week or so with a num-
ber of friends,
Huron Notes.
—Cantelon Brothers, of Clinton, made a
shipment of apples last week, the first of the
season.
Jean McTaggart, Clinton, who has
been ailing for the past nine months, died
on Wednesday afternoon, 27th ult.
—Mr. Richard Doweling, an old resident
of Clinton, who bas been ailing for some
time, died on Thursday of last week, aged
72 years.
—Mr. James Sham has disposed of his
100 acre farm, lot 12, concession 15 Grey,
to John Harris, of the same line, the
sum of 44,200.
—Mr. F. W. Johnston (formerly of God-
erich), junior judge of the district court of
Algoma; has been promoted to be senior
judge, vice his honor Walter McCrae, de-
ceased.
—Mr. Higgins, an old resident of Bay-
field, died at the residence of his son Benja-
min, where he has resided for many years.
Deceased was a native of Ireland and was
over 90 years of age when he died.
—As Mr. F. Ford, of Holmesville, was
driving to church Sunday morning, 24th
ult., a cow had the misfortune to get in his
way, resulting in a slight pain to the cow
and a pair of broken shafts.
—Lightning has been doing considerable
damage in the township of Howick. Dur-
ing a severe storm last week lightning
struck Mr, John Cartek's barn, near Ford-
wich, burning it to the ground, and also
burning two large pigs, a fanning mill and
AUGUST 5, 1.892
AUGU ST.
We have arranged to receive a large
portion of our
FALL STOCK
T 111 S I\T
The Contents of some of the Ship-
ments will be
BERLIN JACKETS
BERLIN CLOAKS
BERLIN WRAPS
DRESS GOODS
TRIMMINGS
RIBBONS
HOSIERY
KID GLOVES
SILKS
LINENS ETC.,
The Quality and Styles will be the
BEST — and the Assortment and
Variety greater than ever,
Edward McFaul,
SEAFORTH.
about five tons of hay. The loss will be
about $800, with no insurance. The light-
ning also etruck Mr. Robert Caudle's barn
on the 10th concession of Howick, killing
five head of cattle, but did not burn the
barn. The cattle were insured in the
Howick Mutual.
— William Ziegler has purchased the 100
acre farm of Henry Fryfogle, of Stratford,
for the sum of 52,500 cash. This property
is lot 17, concession 13, Grey, Mr. Ziegler
gets possession on April let, 1893. This
makes 193 acres now owned by him in Grey.
—John Fay, of Ashfield, who had been
employed as yardmaster at Ironwood, on
the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western
railway, Chicago, was instantly killed by an
Illinois Central freight train on Monday
evening of last week.
— Mr, John McNaughton'of Turnberry,
lost a valuable mare one day last week.
The animal was left in the barn feeding at
the hay mow and she walked out at the back
door, which is some dietance from the
ground, and broke her neck.
—Mrs. T. Powell, one of the eldest and
most esteemed residente of Turnberry, died
on Friday, 22nd ult,, of heart disease, The
old lady had just prepared dinner, when
she was seen to throw up her hands and fall
back. On being lifted up it was found that
life was extinct.
—Mr, John Brickenden and wife left
Clinton on a three months' visit to the old
country on Monday of lett week, Mr,
Brickenden has rented his farm in liullett
to his brother Edward for a term of five
years, to take possession after this year's
crop is taken off.
—Jennie, daughter of Mr. E. Rosman, of
the 2nd line, Morrie, died.on Monday morn-
ing of last week, Last winter she had an
attack of la grippe, which was followed
by consumption, and despite all that could
be done the disease did its fatal work,
—Mr. Thomas Gibson, of Howick, met
with a severe accident one day last week.
He was about to unload a load of hay, when
by some means he missed his footing and
fell to the barn floor. The result was that
two ribs were broken,but he is getting along
nicely now,
• —Mr, J. W. Hill, of Clinton, met with a
slight accident on Monday of last week,
that might easily have been much more ser -
ions. While driving at a good pace the
reach -bar of the buggy broke, breaking both
springs also. His horse was pretty lively,
but he pulled it up before it could get
away.
--While Mr. E. -Acheson, of Holinesville,
was unloading hay on Saturday, 23rd nit.,
what might have been a fatal accident bap -
pencil. Wishing to change the fork he
pulled on the trip rope when the .pulley
rope was out of the pulley, caueiug the fork
to deecend rather quickly, and had the
prongs struck other than one on each side he
might have been killed.
—The firm name of Cameron, Holt &
Cameron, Goderich, has been changed to
Cameron, Holt & Holmes. The latest ad-
dition to the firm is Mr, Dudley Holmes,
son of Drs Holman county treasurer of
Huron. Mr. Holmes is well known in
Huron having first seen the light of day in
this county, and is one of the young -men
who have come to the front withouteseeking
outside pastures.
—Last Sunday Willie Brandnock, son of
Mr. David Branduook, of Gerrie, bad the
misfortune to have both the bones of his
arm broken. He was climbing over a fence
when the top rail rolled, pitching him heav-
ily forward to the ground. In putting his
band forward to save himself the rail fell
upon it, breskbag it between the wrist and
elbow. .
—Quite a serious- accident happened to
Mr. Thomas Hemphill, of Wroxeter, last
week. It seems he was loading some care
at his storehouse, and finding the place
overrun with rate he procured a, revolver to
frighten them. By some accident he put a
bullet into his thigh, which travelled down-
ward shout s foot. The ball was extracted
by Dr. Brawn, and he is now recovering.
—There was a serious runaway at the
Wingham chair factory on Thursday of last
week, the engine in the saw mill department
making thinge unpleasant for the employees.
Something happened to the governorsewhich
of course gave the engine full swing. The
large fly -wheel was cracked and consider-
able other injury done, but although there
were pieces of iron flying t4'rough the air
\
there was no person injured.
—During the severe thunderstorm early
Sunday morning, 24th ult., considerable
damage was done to property in Clinton.
A ehimney on the house occupied by Mr.
McNeil was entirely destroyed by lightning
and the stovepipe scattered in all directions,
while the bricks were thrown through the
windows of- adjacent buildings. A stable
owned by Mr. Arthur Cantelon was also
struck and slightly damaged. Every tele-
phone • in the town was burnt out by the
electric fluid.
—On Tuesday afternoon of last week U.
McFadden, W. J. Johnston anci T. E. Hays
met at the Queen's hotel, Brussels, as arbi-
trators in the case of T. Maunders, George --
Easom and G. Greenslade, who &eked a
tra,nsferance froin the Union school section
of Walton to Barrie's- school, one the 6th
line of Morris. The trustees of Walton
protested and after the evidence was taken
and carefully coneielered it was decided that
Mr. Maunders remain where he is, but that
Messrs. Easom's and Greenslade'a lots be
attached to Barrie's, as they are consider-
ably nearer there than Walton.
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