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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1893-05-19, Page 5AY 19, 1893. ____emeeemearsami death. Hie deoseea hie many friesda attykir. and Mat. irole of friends, *he le la this their greet ikens; wife of Me. rd concession of Rea lut week, after ea rer two years ; dh death, She leaves 00 the Quarterly Official treett church., Cliatek Id representative to , and P. R. Tiodgiee intatives to the Ste. ,onference. leas *hipped a carload e on Monday of last Massachusetts. Thu has sent from t,tee of the ashes being Magee thereabouts. smployecl in a greet ut the county in reno- ig the buildings and e etc. Thi‘is a cote. should receive hearty usteee and parents. has spent five yeses in. of war, is home ou Ld friendsno is it nith, of Wroxeter. a good deal of the i will go back to the ra Ford, of the fine hers, of Exeter, wall for a customer, on lipped and the point left hand, making a e tittle. rho resides a little ttrsing a very painful al on Tuesday It af mite. It appears t in the whiffietree in rated badly. part two bull paps front of his hotel, in kshaw watt severely the dog's teeth going leather. Mr. A. J. el a severe bite on the nd forefinger. of Wingham, is in- t his son Samuel has He sent word that • several months ago, there he staid over no trace of hire MD • John'e Day} will Maaonic brethren of 'aunt church in that Mr. Fairlie, Grand le service. It is ex on all parte of the. >n the occasion. formerly of Clinton, ta.. on the 30th of , 74 years. Deceued and three daughters - Elie death was due to sed away without by his relatives and week Mr. Fisher, Butt, on the base e met with a bad et got the machinery el he thoughtlessly • log immediately in tie finger being al - and, of Kippen, is dom. g Less in pressed hay. all he has handled this article, sending English market; at s the American mar- e track by a gentle- . Cutdrnore still has son of Mr. Jame& died on Thursday of ace in Morris; de. ng young man of 33 som.e time ago mark - [e was but recently ton, of Hullett, who pathy of her many Bent. on the new Gerrie Most of the tim- sed at Belmore and 6nce will be sawn at ✓ days. The con- e will be a very fine emort to think he [nished by June 20th has been a resident years, a carpenter went out to William as Monday morning tie job, and about in down, apparently red until about 11 teeth intervened. He own, up family to , oished his work in ACcording to hie re - of the township is e under 21 years of Di real and personal There are in the of land under fall arted as follows; 5,202 sheep; 1,994 dogs, and only 5 am engines are used Spalding Company, 'eaforth, Wingham bashing a well at ilities are that be ork of drilling*will d Trunk property Mr. Grey said there let that salt could aint of the western d especially along Rivers. The com- ing at Sarnia, but red better acivan- artd shipping facil- forward also to Ith United States, dsor is particularly f Gorrie, had about the ether day as al summons conies. a, gang of men in out timber to be sior packing. Mann Mr. A. FallahaYe e was so close to nd to strike a blow ircle the outer point g the tap of Manta's ver two inches long se the skull. The t Mr. Mann was at d me although the at unnerved at the had Mennhe head loser to the axeht ekes the following ell -known resident aesed away on the the residence of hts ipes, Beverly, Mr. 0 years. Mr, Ham- ahaw, Lanarkethire, ame to Canada in once in Galt, and . e making for about ak up a farm in the an County, and by dustry, succeeded Ling and taking UP rtd-daughter, Mrs. A few months ago with his grand - es of his son-in-law, maining there until MAY . 19, 1893. searmeme THE HURON EXPOSITOR, his death, which resulted from a severe cold and extreme age. Mr. Hamilton leaves but one dsughter, Mrs. Sipes, and three grand- children Sydney and Joseph Sipes, and Mrs. John Rivers. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. His remains were interred in the little cemetery at Sheffield on Tuesday, May 2ad. Mr. Hamilton was married before coming to Canada, his wife dying about ten years ago. -William Mathieson, sod of Mr. John Mathieson, of North Forks, Montana, form- erly of Ashfield township, was drowned on May 2nd, while attempting to cross the Milk River, near his home, in a boat. He had a heavy harrow loaded on the front end of the boat, and in some way the boat be- came water logged and sank, remaining about three feet from the surface. Mr. Mathieson could not swim and remained standing on the boat, up to his waist in the ice cold water, while preparations were be- ing made to rescue him. Before he could be gotten out he was overcome with cold, lost his foothold, was carried down stream .and was drowned. The body was recovered the same day by grappling. He was twenty three years of age, of a bright, cheerful disposition and very popular. His sudden death is a terrible blow to his par- enta and friends. Blyth. BRIEFS. -What Imight have been a very serious acoident happened to Mr. Arthur Tierney, one day hat week.; He was out fisting in one of the branches of the Mait- land river, a few miles from town, and was jut in the act of pulling out a trout when his feet slipped from the log which he was standing on, letting him fall backwards into the water. Arthur is an expert at swim- ming, and so no serious harm was done. - Dr. Rollins, of Exeter, wat in town on Tues- day. -Mr. Harry Gidley. of Exeter, resent Sunday in town.-Messre. Somers,- Pollock and Gray were the only delegates from here who attended the district meeting in Lucknow on Tuesday. They report having a good meeting. -Mr. Fred Campton, miller for P. Kelly & Sons, has purchased a Brant- ford bicycle from Mr. Thompson, of Gode- rich. Fred will make a good rider when he gets a little more practice.-The.Blyth Brass Band enlivened our town on Friday night last, by playing in the open air. Their choice selections of music were eppreciated by all wbo heard them. Their intention, we understand, is to go to Zurich on the 24th of May. -A Very pleasant time was spent at the regular meeting of the Epworth Lesgue on Tuesday evening, it being the farewell of Mist Ada Irwin, President of the League. She -was presented with a very complimentary address by the member!, as a token of their appreciation of her efforts as presiding officer of the League. meesttehemsemmeeme. Zurich. BRIEFS.- Last Thursday was Ascension Day and was observed here as a general holiday. There was service in the churches in the forenoon. -Oa the afternoon of As- cension day a crowd of eighteen drove to Bayfleld. Coming back in the evening one of the home bolted and upset the toad, but no one Was hurt, and they had a• jolly time. -Another party, somewhat old- er, left their wives at home, and nith Mr. Magel‘hack, took a trip to the Grand Bend, The e was some difficulty exper- ienced in getting them all home in time, but it was managed 0. K. -Next Wednesday is the 24th of May, and our athletic club is making preparations to celebrate the Queen's Birthday in good style. The race track is in fine trim, and if the weather is fine a big crowd is expected. -Mr. C. Weber has moved into Mr. F. Seigner's dwelling house. -Mr. Seigner has moved into Mr.Wagner's bouse.-Miss Dyer, of Exeter, was visiting her aunt, Mrs. D. Steinbach for a few days this week. -Mr. Fred Kibler has fitted up his lawn and is building a nice, stylish side- walk around his house, -Messrs. Appel & Zeller have given their store s new coat of paint. -Mr. D. S. Faust is making general improvements about his house and garden. --Mr. II. L. Peine has a new hostler. -We understand that Mr. H. Happel dishes out 1,800 meals per day at his restaurant on the World's Fair ground. Prices,are high too. -The Blyth Brass Band has been engaged for the 24th of May celebration here. Exeter. FATAL ACCIDENT. -About 4 p.m. on Mon- day evening, as Mr. George Armstrong, of the Thames Road,Usborne, accompanied by Mr. William Tapp, of this place, was driving down Main Street on a heavy load of manure, and when opposite Mr. Frank Knight's grocery store, one of the irons of the whiffietree came off. Mr. Tapp got off to put it on. Mr. Armstrong leaned for- ward over the front of the load watching him fix it. The board he leaned against broke, which caused him to fall between the horses heal/. One of them kicked him on the head,/ ley started to run*, and both wheels went ova- his chest, and crushed it in. When picked up a minute later life was extinct. He was aged 55 years. He leaves a wife, stepson and daughter to mein his untimely end. The funeral took place on Wedneaday afternoon from his late residence, Thames Road and was very largely attended. The Independent Order of Foresters took charge of the remains, as deceased was a member of that Order and carried $2,000 insurance in it. The family have our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sorrow and affliction. LOCAL DOINGS. -The managers of the new creamery have arrived here from Illi- nois, and everything will be put into opera- tion RS soon as possible. -Mr. Arthur HOS- kin and wife, Brantford, are visiting rela- tives in this place. -Mrs. Charles Eacrett and daughter. of Sarnia, are visiting rela- tives here. -Mr. Robert Pickard and Mrs. Thomas B. Carling spent a few days last week at Brantford, visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Verity, formerly of this village. - Messrs. Edward and Charles Hotkin, of Chicago'are visiting their parents here.- Mr. P. Dardia, ef Boston, Massachusetts, made a large shipment of horses from this place on Monday last. -The Huron District Council, Royal Templars of Temperance, will hold their annual district meeting here on Wednesday, June 21st, when delegates from all the lodges in the district are ex- pected to be present. -Evaporating ma- - chinery is being put in the new Bobier block. -The frame work of the new grist mill is erected. -Mr. T. A. Brown, princi- pal of our public school, has a squad of pu- pils drilling for the prize on the 24th of May. -Friday last was Arbor day in our public school, and the usual -clean up was indulged in.-Mr.E. Hunt and wife,Seaforth, spent Sunday in this place, the guests of Mr. Hunt's parents. -Mr. W. Cndmore, of Kip - pen, shipped several carloads of pressed hay from this station last week. -Planting potatoes and gardening are the order of the day. -The cows were allowed to roam on our streets on and after Monday last, which will add greatly to the annoyance and nuisance on our public streets. -The brick- layers are busily engaged repairing the Cavan Presbyterian Church, which was partly blown down during the heavy -wind storm. The roof will be lowered about six feet. -Dr. Ityndman is making improve- ments in the interior of his dwelling on Huron street. -Mr. R. N. Rowe has moved into the 'dwelling recently vacated by Mr. Thomas Prier on Huron street.-Mrs.Thec. Sweet, Of Mitchell, spent laet week here visiting her parents, Mr. aid Mrs. F. Gill. Messrs:J. E. and Allan McDonell intend pasturing the property they recently 'purchased at the north end of the village, known as the McDonald estate. -Anglers can be seen daily wending their way to the Sanble ia search of the finny tribe; some of them rephrt having had good success. -Mr. J. T. Westeett, of this place, made a busi- nese trip to Galt this week. -Mr. Robert ' Sanders has greatly improved his property on Aim "treat by draining and by repairing the entailer of his dwelliumm -Our erch- ants did a rushing trade on Saturday lest. Local Notices. SEED Poyang& --=Mr. A. Young, Seaforth, , has the following varieties of Seed Potatoes for sale :.at his More: Early Puritan; Early Prize. These two varieties are a week earlier than other Potatoes. I have also on hand the Empire State, Colorado, Orange and Late Patrick. • 1323 PRIVATE MONEY to lend at 5 per oent. The borrower may repay a portion of the principal every year. For further partiOulare apply to J. M. BEST, Barrister, Seaforth. 13204f MONEY to loan. First mortgage. T. T. COLEMAN, Seaforth. 13254 1 A FINE CARRIAGE. -A three -seated dou- ble covered Carriage, suitable for livery or family purposes, fer sale very cheap. Apply to Scow Bees., musical instrument dealers, Seaforth. 1825 GIRD. WANTED. -Wanted. a girl to do general house work in a small family. Apply to Mas. J. M. Bear, Goderich Street. 1326 CARPETS, CARPETS, CARPETS. -We are receiving Into stook this week a large consignment of Brussels and Tapestry Carpets bought direct from a iargii London, England, manufacturer. On account of delay in shipment and consequent lateness of ar- rival we have made s, demand and secured a very considerable concession in the price of them. We now offer them, with the whole of our stook of Brus- sels and Tapestries on hand, at a large discount off regular prices. Thie will give intending purchasers a splendid opportunity to secure choice patterns at low prices, at the Bargain Store. WM. PIORAED, Sea - forth. 1326-2 Births; DUNFORD.-4t Langdon, Dskota, on April 29th, • the wife ef Mr. Thomas Dunford, formerly of Brussels, of a son. DALE. -In Willett, on the 6th inst., the wife of Mr. George Dale, of a daughter. W1flTE-WILL1S.-At the residence of the bride's t father, on the 17th inst., by Rev. J. Galloway, Mr. George El White, of Tuckersinith, to Miss Ells F. Willis, daughter of Robert Willie, Esq., Seaforth. • DUNCAN-GRIEVE-.-At the residence of the bride, on the 10th inst., by Rev. A. D. McDonald, D Mr. George Duncan to Mrs. Mary Grieve, b of Seaforth. ' ROWE-PERKINS.-In Exeter, on the 17th inst. at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. A. L. Russell, B. D., Mr. i Samuel Rowe, of Stephen, to Miss Lottie, third' daughter of Mr. Charles Perkins BURK-LACEY.-At Iriehtown church, on the 2nd inst., bY Rev. Dean Murphy, Mr. James Burk, to Miss May Ann, daughter of Mr. James Lacey, all of MoKillop. FORTUNE-BREEN.-At the residence of the bride's parents, on the 3rd inst., by Rev. W. F. ]3rownlee, of °elute, Mr. John Fortune to Miss Maty Breen, 'both of Turnberry. PEEPER -WATT. -In Dorchester, Ontario, at the, residence of the bride's sitter, on the 6th hid., Mr. George Wesley Pepper, of Detroit, formerly of Brussels, to Miss Ethel Watt, of Dorchester. GENOW-BATZ.-At St. John's Church, Golden Lake Mission, on the 10th inst., by Rev. J. W. Ortwein. Mr. John Genow, to Miss Augusta Betz, all of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario. ANDREW-BOSWELL.-At the residence of- Mr. Henry Williams, 80 Brainard Street, Detroit, on the 9th inst., by Rev. Stewart Reid, Mr. Austin M. Andrew, of London, to Miss Minnie Boswell. •••••••••••• Deaths. • AIKENS.4-1n Hullett, on the -4th inst., Catharine, wife ot Fr. James Aikens, aged 55 years and 1 --month.; BENNETT.L-In Ashfield township, on May 4th, "Ar- thur Bennett, aged 81 years, 1 month and 19 days. SHIRRAY.-In Hay township, on the 7th inst., Nichol Shirray, aged 68 years and 6 months. WALKER. -In Usborne, on the 9th inst., Elma Lilian, infant daughter of Mr. James Walker, aged 2 weeks and 2 days. McCALL.-At the residence of Mr. William Hornuth, Turnberry, on the 8th inst., Mr. William McCall, of Wingham, aged 64 years, 11 months and 14 days. CAMPBELL. -/n Efowiok, on the -26th ult., Mrs. Edward Campbell. aged 76 years. THE MARKETS. SEAPORTS; May, 18th, 1 Fall Wheat per busheLnew..... . ..... 0 64 to Spring Wheat per busheLnew 0 61 to Oats- per bushel 0 82 to Peas per bushel 0 55 to Barley per bushel 0 34 to Butter, No. 1, looee...,. .. .. 0 17 to Butter, tub t 016 to Eggs per lb 0 6l to Flour, per 100-1te 2 00 to Hayper ton new 6 50 to Hides per 100 the 3 00 to Lamb Skins 0 60 to Wool 0 17 to Potateee per bag, 1 0 75. to Salt (retail) per barrel...; ...; 1. 00 to Wood per cord (long) -3 50 to Wood per cord (short) 2 00 to Apples per bag 0 70 to Clover Seed • .1.. 8 60 to Timothy Seed 2 60 to Pork, per 100 lbs 7 00 to Tallow, per lb 0 :06 to :=! 3. O 87 0 63 0 33 O 66 0 88 O 17 0 17 0 61 2 08 700 3 60 70 0 19 O 80 100 400 2 50 0 80 8 76 2 75 7 26 0 06 lavearooa,May 17. -Spring wheat, Be Old; red win- ter, 61 00d •, California No. 1, 6s 21e1 ; peas, Fe 5d; pork, 1008 06d ; cheese, 64s 00d. , s TOROPTO, May 18. -Fall wheat, $0.70 to *0.71; spring wheat, 10.64 to $0.65 ; oats, 400. to 41c., peas, per bush, 68e to 650 ;• barley, 390 to 44o ; hay; per ton, $9.00 to 113.00 ,• butter, 190 to 210; pots - toes, per bag, 01 00 to *1.10; eggs, per doz., 12c to 13c ; dressed hogs, per cwt., $8.00 to $8.25. - Potatoes in Toronto. The offerings are small and the market is firm at 85c for cars here and $1. for email lots. • British Grain Trade. The Mark Lane Express 0 London, England, dated May 15, in its weekly review of the British grain trade, says: English wheat has advanced 6d on the week in 56 out of 60 markets. Foreign wheat has advanced is per quarter under the stimulus of bad reports from the United States. The reserve for- eign wheat stocks in Great Britain amount to 3,217,000 quarters, against 2,690,000 quarters at the correspondihg time last year. Dairy Markets. MONTREAL, May 15. -Cheese -The local cheek market is unchanged, business on the spot being of a quiet jobbing nature. New cheese is coming in more freely. Quotations here are nominally from 10 cents to 101 cents for new, and 11 cents to 11l- cents for old. Butter -There is not much change to note in butter, -but, if anything, the tone of the market is slightly weaker, under liberal re- ceipts and slower demand. We quote: Creamery, 21c to 230 ; Township dairy, 21c to 22c; Morrisburgh and Brockville, 20c to 22c; Western dairies, 19c to 21c; Western roll, new,'19c to 21c. Eggs -Receipts are liberal and dealers have pretty large stocks. Packers, however, are relieving the market of some of the surplus supplies, which tends to keep prices about steady. We quote lle as about the basis of sales to -day. TORONTO, May Ie. -Butter -The market was un- changed to -day, the feeling being easy as it was at the close of last week, owing to the liberal offerings of new large rolls. The best rolls sold to -day at 16c to 161c and good grades were held at 160 to 154e. Cheese -Quiet; new cheese sells in small lots at 1610 and choice autumn makes at i 11c to llic. There s very little doing in round lots. We quote: Butter, good to choice selected dairy, tubs, 16c to 17c ; ex• tra choice, 18c to 19e ; medium, 16c to 18c ; large rolls, extra to choice, 16c to 16/0 ; good to choice, 14e to 15e ; medium, 16c to 160 ; creamery, in tubs and crocks, 22e to 23c; rolls, 26c to 270; cheese, choice colored, jobbing at 11c ; new cheese, 101c. Eggs -The Receipts continue fair and the market is steady at 12c. larrbe FALLS, N. Y., May 15. -Cheese market quiet and steady ; 100 boxes sold at 910, 372 at ftle, 220 at ine, 834 at 100, 72 at 101c. Butter -89 pack- ages of creamery butter sold at 26c to 251c, and 29 packages dairy butter at 25c to 26c. Drica, N. Y., May 15. -The cheese rnarket was fairly active to -day, and the ruling price was estab- lished at 91c. Sales were as follows: 200 boxes at 91c, 36 at 9ic, 766 at Ole, 73 at 9fitc, 772 at eic, 516 at 9? -c. INGERSOLL, May 16. -At the cheese market held here to -day seyebteen factories boarded 1,650 boxes first half and second week May make ;" no sales ; market same : 91c bid for some lots; saleamen hold- ing for 9lo. BELLEVILLE, May 16. -There were 1,830 boxes, 1,005 white and 326 colored, offered on the cheese market to -day. Sales : 160 at fic, 115,at 9 13-16c, 305 at 10 1.16c; balance of board offered at 9e, but Tensed. Live Stock Markets. LIVERPOOL, May l&, -The demandi is only fair, and the market slightly easier, although reeelpte of Canadian and United States cattle are reported light, and general home supplies moderate. The 'follow- ing prices calculated at $4.80 to the rule : Finest steers, 12c; good to choice, 1110 ; poor to medium, 10lc ; inferior and bulls, Se to ole. Bureaeo,ahlay 16. -Cattle -Market steady for the best heavy ; strong, 150 to 20e higher for butchers' and medium grades; sales of extra export steers at 66.26 to 05.50; good heavy shipping, $5 to *5.20; fair to good medium steers, $4.60 to $4.85 ; light butchers' $3.90 to $4.5o; cows and heifers, common to choice, $3.65 to $4.60 ; mixed butchers higher at 03.50 to $4.25 ; stockers and feeders higher at $3.50 to $4 for stockers and $4.25 to $4.50 for feeders; fair to best fresh cows, $30 to $62 ; veals and calves, $2.75 to 85.50. Hogs -Market about steady ; best mediums, $7.85 to $7.90 ; extra heavy, 87.90 to 87.95; light to good Yorkers, 37.75 to $7.85 ; pigs, $7.65 to $7.75. Sheep and /Ambs-Market tteady for beat 1E1111313 slow and steady for best sheep ; sales of pod to best fall clipped lambs at 00.50 te $670; fair to good, $5.50 to $5 ; good to best clipped trith- erso w, !os to01110.. .80;fair to 1100d ItheoP, $6.26 to fd-78 ; n 6 TEEENTO, May 16.-0attie--The market was oier suppliedto-day, and lower cables from Liverpool yesterday added to the depression. There was oon- siderable buying, hOwever, and prices showed no marked deoUne. Mewl. Rogers is Halligan pur- chased -about 300 head export cattle at 4/c to ISo per Ib. Butchers' eattie were unchanged, the demand being fair at last week's closing prices. Extra (tetra) stack sold at* te 4c; good at 81c to sio, and com- mon stuff at about 210 per lb. -There was an active enquiry for good mach cows and springers. Priose were firm at $35 to PO per head.. Calves -The de- fnand was fair at prices ranging from $2 to 117 per head. Sheep and Lambs -Sheep sold at $5 to $7 per head; good Yearlings at flo per lb generally and S4 to $5 apiece. Hogs -The bulk of the really pod fat animals brought $6.,50 per pwt, with a few lots of extra ehoice at 06.75 rod stores and roughe sold at from $6 to $6.25 per hundred. MOSTREAL, May 15. --The butchers were out in large numbers, but were 'sin no hurry to buy upon seemg that there was an over supply of cattle, and trade was elow, with more or less decline in the prices of all kinds of cattle. The beet butchers' cattle were sold at about 410 per lb, with pretty good stock, including large fat cows, at about 4c, while the half fatted beasts and milkmen's strippers sold at from 310 to 3te per lb. A few cattle were bought by @kippers at from 410 to 4/c per lb. Calves sold at from $5 to 08 for good ones ond from $2 to $4 each for common ones. Mr. Bourassa bought the two best calves on the market for $16. Sheep are slight- ly lower in price, as from 4143 to 5c per lb for the un- shorn and from 41c to ale, for the shorn sheep. There is an active demand for good larnbe as the supply is too small for the demand and prices keep pretty high for this season of the year. Mr. Jo- seph Riebard bought eight good Iambs at $4.25 each. Fat hogs are slightly higher in price, as from 610 to faolriteu.(S little over ic per lb. Lean hogs sold at from 07 to $11 each; a lot of eight lean hogs were sold here NICE BRICK RESIDENCE FOR SALE. -For Salecheap, the commodious and comfortable brick residence owned and occupied by the under- signed. It is pleasantly situated on James Street, Seaforth, near the residence of Mr. D. D. Wilson. There are seven rooms, besides hall, wash -room and pantry. A splendid cellar under the whole how. Hard and soft water inside. There is one good lot. Will be sold cheap end on easy terms. Apply to WILLIAM DILL. 13214.f. CANNY SCOTCHMAN. -AND-- • • GULF_ STREAM. GEO. TAYLOR', Proprietor. - Pure-bred Imported dlydesdala Stallion Canny Scotehman, No. 8676, volume 11, will stanil for the improvement of stook for the season at his own stable, ThornparkKippen, at $10 per foal, his stock being first prize winners last fall is proof of his good breeding. Also the greJ first prize and diploma Canadian Draught 3 -year-old stallion, Gulf Stream, will stand at hie own stable, Thornpark, for per foal. This colt bas taken 3 first prizes and 2 diplomas at 3 times showing, including the Western Fair and different other places. 1327x3 TENDERS WANTED. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to the first day of June for the erection of an addition to the Queen's Hotel. Seaforth. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Plans and specifica- tions can be seen at the Hotel. THOS. STEPHENS, Proprietor. 1327x2 Town 'Property for Sale. Offers are hereby solicited for the purchase of Mr. Thomas Sharp's property in Seaforth, being lots numbers 1116, 197 and 200 on the east side of Jarvis Street, Block "N " in Seaforth. On Iota 196 and 197 there is a good large house 25x30 with 7 rooms, wood- shed, coal -bin, cellar, hard and soft water. This property is suitable for a residence or boarding house. Lot 200 ie a good building lot and there is a good stable thereon. All this property is very con- veniently situated, being only two blacks from Main Street and only a few rods south of Broadfoot & Box' Furniture factory, The above property wiil be sold much less than its value. For further particulars, apply to Robert Logan, Esq., Banker, or to J. M.BEST, Barrister. 132641 131-10TOS.1 Just introduced the " Mentello" photo, new, ele- gent, artistic, destined to be the most popular photo made, at WM D. TROTT'S SPLENDID STUDIO Where the latest and most perfect processes, and every improvement in apparatus is employed in the production of the highest grade of phonographic work. Ground glS611 light, beet light known. This is now one of the finest studios in Western Ontario. All those who wish to get the highest grade of work, embodying artistic effect, fine finish, permanency, etc., should go to the OLD -NEW STUDIO, scurrs BLOCK, CALDER'S OLD STAND, SEAF'ORTH, and all doing so may rely upon getting satisfaction. Frames eilld at half price. This is a chance. CARDNO'S HALL, S EJ _A_ MI 0 It 111 11 MONDAY & TUESDAY, MAY 22nd AND 23rd. 00 MIIqG-I MARGARET L. SHEPHERD, The elegant and popular ex -Romanist Lecturer, for three years an inmate of Arno's Court Convent, Bris- tol, England. 81713.TMOTS = MONDAY EVENING -To both Ladies and Gentle- men-" How Secret Confessions to the Priest de- grades Canadian Homes, men's wives and daugh- ters." TUESDAY AFTERNOON - Ladies only - "The Confession and Reasons why Priests should Wed." TUESDAY NIGHT -Three years personal experi. ence-Open to both Ladies and Gentlemen. Come and heal the plain truth from one not a- fraid to speak. `CHALLENGE. -Mrs. Shepherd invites any Roman Catholic Prelate or Priest to attend Lectures and deny, if they can, the stateniepts she makes. = General Admission 15c Reserve Seats 25c. Doors open at 7, Lecture at 8. Tuesday afternoon at 3 'o'clock. 1327x1 GROCERIES, If yod want a good article in 1 Groceries, Canned Goods or Fruits You can be supplied at the POST OFFICE Choice Hams, Shoulders, Breakfast Bacon and Spiced Roll Kept constantly on hand. Tele- phone connection. A call solicited.. A. CROZIER & CO SUCCESSORS TO J. FAIRLEY, SEAFORTH, N.; GOOD REPUTATION. We have the reputation of keeping the best and finest quality in, Sponges,, Florida Water, Toilet Soaps, And Sea Salt. Supply yourself, and take all the en- joyment you can in your bath tub. For the toilet, a good Hair Brush and Comb, a 'good Tooth Brush and Hand Scrub. In Mirrors, we have what you want. If you don't see it in the win- dow, come inside and ask for it. We will be pleased to serve you. 1. V. FEAR, DRUGGIST, MEDIdAL HALL - - SEAFORTH, THE PEOPLE'S BOOT ft SHOE STORE Opposite Richardson & McInnis', next door to James Constable's, bar- ber shop. All styles and kinds of shoes for Men's wear from 75e. up. . Men's Top boots from $150 up. Women's Leather boots from 75c. up. All styles of Gentlemen's shoes in Goat, Dongola. Ladies' French Kid as cheap as can be had, if not cheaper. The proprietor is a practical work- man and has been in the business over forty years. All stock well selected and guaranteed. Main Street, Seaforth. • ROBERT KELLY, 132741 EXTRA VALUE ,-AND- FULL STOOK Of any of the following lines : Light and Dark Wool Delaines, Light and Dark Sateens, Light and Dark Prints, Lace Curtains by the set, Lace Curtains by the yard, Madras Curtaining, Muslin Curtaining, Art Curtaining, Tinsel Curtaining,' Embroideries, Laces, Ribbons, Gloves, Corsets, Frillings, Ties. Our Millinery Stock just replenished this week with new Hats, Flowers and Feathers. Hoffman& Oo., Cheap Cash Store SEAFORTH, - ONT. WILLIS' SHOE STORE -ESTABLISHED 1881 WHEN - DOTTBT ABOUT PURCHASING READYMADE CLOTHING, Try our $1.00 or $10.00 Suits, MANUFACTURED BY OURSELVES. THEY - HAVE - NO - EQUAL. JACKSON BROTHERS, THE FASHIONABLE CLOTHIERS, SJ APORTIL McOOLL'S OILS USE ARE THE BEST LARDINE MACHINE • • 0II. . . CHAMPION GOLD MEDAL OIL OF THE DOMINION McCOLL'S CYLINDER OIL WILL PI . . . wear twice as long as any other make . . . I THE FINEST HIGH GRADE ENGINE OILS ARE MANUFACTURED BY McCOLL BROTHERS 4S6 CO., Toronto, FOR SALE BY ALL LEA.DING DEALERS IN THE COUNTRY. 1327-26 Dress Goods and Carpets. This week we notice our Dress Goods and Carpet Departments. It does not need persistent talking to convince customers that we must, from the very size of our business, sell lower than other houses. WHAT ELSE MAKES US LEADERS? - Cod i regulates itself. Any one can buy n quantities cheaper than in driblets. Few stores anywhere attempt to carry the Dress Goods stock we hold subject to your approval. With such values as these, with such opportunities as these, how can we fail to be active all the year through Black Goods. OoloreditGoods. Union Cashmeres irk= 22o to 75c. Thirty patterns of elegant Tweed Suitings. All -wool Henrietta, 32c to $1.35.Twenty-eight pieces Diagonal Shot Effects, " Whip Cords, the new thing. at prices from 25o to $1,25, new and Wide Wale Diagonels. choice. Serge. in big variety. Navy Serges in big variety. Bengalinesi in extra value. Benpalines in twelve shades. Soleils in six prices. Whip Cords in 15 shades. Fancies in twenty different pat- Cashmeretts in 12 shades. terns, ranging in price from Thirty-eight pieces of fancy goods in stripes, 22c to $1.38. We can suit the pleads, mixed effect, broken checks, most delicate taste in this de- etc. pertinent Also two lines of Cashmere in e big variety . of shades at job prices. Large assortment of Delaines, DeLainettes, Llama Cloths, and over 3'4)0 pieces of Print. C..A.RPMT We have just received and passed into stook a big variety of Brussels and Tapestry Carpete, purchased direct from a large London, England, manufacturer. On account of the lateness of their arrival, we have contended for and secured a very considerable re- daction in the prim. We now offer them, together with the whole of our previoue stock, at a large reduction off our regular prices. This will give intending purchasers a splendid opportunity to secure choice patterns at low prices at the Bargain House, Seaforth. If CI 46 WM. PICKARD. NEW GOODS LADIES' IN IN Fashionable AND ALL Colors and Shapes, MEN'S OF Footwear the Twelve years successful experience in supplying the Ladies of Seaforth and vicinity with graceful, serviceable and stylish boots, is proof that we lead the trade in this direction. Good Shoes That Fit WE SELL 'EM. •Our Gentlemen customers will find a complete assortment of Russets, Pa- tent Leathers and Plain Calf and Don- golas in popular styles. Ear Prices always right. SEAFORTH, WHOLESALE - RETAILER. ityrULES FOR SALE. -For sale a good span of In Mules, warranted quiet and good to work. Apply to D. NICOL, Bentsen P. 0. 1324-t f THERE'S A CERTAIN* SATISFACTION In dealing at a thoroughly reliable place that can hardly be described. It is worth a good deal to feel sure that if you are not an experienced buyer, you are gbing to get the same treatment as if you were. Our best customers are shrewd buyers. That means something if you will give it a thought. It means that our goods and prices naust be right. Some weeks we advertise a few prices. They are merely examples. Our stock covers everything in the Dry Goods and Notion line -Gents' Furnishings, Cloaks,' Gloves, Fancy Goods, everything: The leaders this week are: 17 Yards FLANNELETE for $1.00. 21 " GREY COTTON for $1.00. 121 c, CHALL;IE for $1.00. 121 ‘c SHIRTING (fast colors) for $1,00. Men's extra quality Stiff Hats, black and colored, for 97c each. Men's Colored. Shirts for 47c each. A LA! BELLE TAILLE CORSET, something new, long - waisted, perfect -fitting, riveted side steels. Sold only by us. Standard patterns, most fashionable, can be procured through us, DUNCAN & DUNCAN THE PUSHERS AND PROVIDERS, CARD1\T0'S I3D0O3K, SEAFORTH. ROBINS BROS., MITCHELL, SELLING - AT COST --AND TT 1\1"- 13, I BABY CARRIACES AT HALF PRICE FOR A FEW DAYS! It will pay you to travel ten miles to spend a dollar, and twenty to spend two dollars at our store. The whole of our magnificient stock to be SACRIFICED No old or dead stock, no any bank- rupt truck or rubbish, everything up with the times, neat and new. We only want to reduce our stock which is un- necessarily large. Come as soon as you see this advertisement for f3orne lines are sure to be sold out soon, and we will not replace it at the same fig- ures, and we intend to run the sale for a few days only. Note the undermentioned revised P" ces in WALL PAPER AND WINDOW SHADES 5c paper reduced to. 4c 8c paper reduced to 5ic 10c paper reduced to 7c 13c paper reduced to nc 150 paper reduced to 20c paper reduced to 14-ic 65c shades reduced to 50c 700 shades reduced to 53c 75c shades reduced to- 55c 80c shades reduced to 60c 900 shades reduced to 68c $1 shades reduced to 75c And higher prices reduced proportion- ately. ' We will trim the wall paper for half a cent extra per roll. The following goods will be reduced from 30 TO 40 PER CENT. And this is only a partial list,: ,Albums, Accorcleons, Autoharps. Balls, Bicycles, Baskets, Bruahes, Brooches, Books. Combs, Croquet,Curtain poles and fix- tures, Caps and Saucers, Crayons. Dolls, Drapery pins, Drawing paper, Doll carriages, Dominoes. s Envelopes, Embroidery silk, Express wagons. Fans, Felt, Flags, Fishing tackle, Fire crackers, Foot balls. Games, Glassware, Gold pens, Gold. braid, Gold paintGuitars. Hair pins' Hammocks, Harmonicas, Handsatchels. Inks, Ink bottles, Iridescent water sets, India rubber dolls. Japanese goods, Jewelry, jardines, Journals, Jew's harps. Knives, Key rings, Knitting needles, Knitting silk, Kazoos. Lead pencils, Ledgers, Ladies' fancy- work materials. Mirrors, Memo books, Music, Musil- age, Marbles. Needles, Note paper, Nail brushes, Note books. Opera glasses'Oxidized silverware, Ocarinas, Odor cases. Pens, Pinss,„‘ Pencils, Plush goods, Purses,Pbcket books,Photo frames Quoits, Quarto paper, Queen note and envelopes. Rubber bands, Rulers, Rattles, Rub- ber goods. School bags, Stationery, Silks, Sprang rollers, Slates. Toys, Tricycles, Thernaoraetors, Trac- ing cotton, Tuning reeds. Umbrella rings, University envelopes, Universal ink. Violins, Vases, Violas, Visiting cards, Vacuum pistols. Whisks, Writing desks, Writing tab- lets, Wool, Walking canes. Xxx envelopes, Xercise books, Xylo- phones, Xylonite goods. Yards, Yaret. measures. Zithers, Zephyr wool. The reduction on the following goods will be from 20 to 25 Per Gents Bibles,Hymn Books and Schcol Books. Bear in mind the place, and if you want bargains there is no time to lose. Everything reduced in price exempt Butterick's Patterns. Oity ROBINS BROS., MITCHELL aslaa