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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1898-01-07, Page 5thing in Stock, so tie las s goods to wring the e discount to secure gets leets pes lars diets, 1s of any 11 a�lyti e T 5 Store. JANUARY 7, 1898. Blake. NoTI . Mr. John Volland, who resides near here, has purchased four acres of land from his father and has added it to his own homestead, giving him fifteen acres in ii. Mr. Volland will now have a snag lace, large enough to enable him to employ is spare days in cultivating the soil.—Mr. S. Deitz and Mr. John Volland, the well known contractors oh thio place, have finish- ed a very successful season and have lots of work in view for the coming season, ` They have already contracted for three large hank barns, besides several houses, and have more in sight. They are good workmen and are generally thronged with work.—Rev. R. • I'.. McKay, of Toronto, will conduct anni- versary services in the Blake Presbyterian church, on Sunday, January 23rd. Mr. AIclay is an able and eminent preacher .and will undoubtedly attract large eongre- gatious,—Quite a number of our young folks took in the, party at John Oesch, jr., on Nes Year's' eve, and report having a good time with dancing and games of all kinds.—Mr. Peter Brennerman, of Topping, has moved to Blake again. We welcome him back as he is a good citizen.—Mr. John S. Booth and Mrs. Annie Oesch, of near 'Tavistock, are visiting- friends in this vi- •cinity.—Master Amos Oesch was the guest "of S. Kipfer, on Sunday last.—Mr. Henry Albricht is home on a visit, after a three :years' stay in. Manitoba.—Mr. Henry Wite- man, of Pigeon, Michigan, is here on a visit. 'He looks hale and hearty.—Mr.C.Swartzen-- truber has sold his well-bred Durham bull -to a gentleman in Bayfield, for a handsome figure.—Mr. Wm. Douglas, who has been spending a short time in Michigan, returned home last Wednesday.—Mr. John Esler left on Monday for Seaforth, where he in- tends studying at the Collegiate.—Mr. John Percie, of Michig n, is visiting at Mr. James Dinsmore's. —hlr. Wm. Thirsk has disposed 'of his farm to M. Edward Boyes, for' a handsome- figure.—Miss Margaret Douglas left on Tuesday last for Duluth, where there is a situation as stenographer await- ing her. We are sorry to lose her as she was one of our most esteemed young ladies. —Misses Olive Walker and Mable Capling left on Tuesday to resume their etudies at Seaforth and Clinton.—On Wednesday, Mr. -George Edigboffer and . Miss Laura Holtz were united in marriage by Rev. Mr. Mc- Donald, of Varna. We .vish them a very :happy and prosperous journey • down the stream of life.—On Wednesday, Mr, David J. McOlinchey, . of Stanley, and Miss Amelia Wagner, of Hay, were united in marriage by Rev. Mr. Acheson, of Kippen. Hensa11- 'ELECTIONS.—Election day was quite lively in our village; there being three aspirants for the reeveship, namely, Messrs. D. Ur- .quhart, J. H. Beek and Henry Cook. As they were all actively engaged in the field, together with their friends and supporters, the interest throughout the tray ran high, an and only subsided after the hour had ar- rived for closing the poll, and the ballots were counted, the result of the latter being that Mr. D.Urquhart was elected by a very handsome majority. The following is the vote polled : D. Urquhart, 116 ; J.H. Beek, Gil ; Henry Cook, 28. Our newly elected reeve .was very warmly congratulated upon the honor conferred upon him, and,in the evening was serenaded by our band. Our new council will now very shortly enter upon' their duties for the second year of Hensall as- an incorporated village, and while it is generally conceded that the re- tiring council did very well on the whole; and served our ratepayers faithfully and we hope the present council will profit by the experiencessf the past, and not only accom- plish as 4nuLrh for the village as was done during the past year, but much more. WsDDED.—A very happy event occurred at the residence,ofMrs. Smallacombe, of this village, on Monday evening last. We here refer to the marriage of her eldest daughter; Miss Martha, to Mr. Wm. Mc- Kay, the efficient principal of our public school. The ceremony wa§ performed at 7 o'clock, by Rev. C. L. Mills, of St. Paul's church, in the presence of the relatives - of the contracting parties. The bridesmaid was Miss Ada R. Smallaeombe, sister of the bride, the groom being supported by his brother, Mr.Alex. McKay, medical student. The bride, who is very popular in our vil- lage, was made the recipient of very many handsome presents,- among which was a beautiful silver tea service presented by the members of St. Paul's church, in recogni- tion of the willing and faithful services she had for many yearn rendered the church in all its departments of work. We heartily unite with the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. hIcKay, in wishing them long and con- tinued happiness. Perth Notes. —R. Renwick and Thomas. Costello of Detroit, are spending the holidayH at Monk - ton. —Mr. J. Good, of Motherwell, who has been visiting his son Will, in New Jersey, for some time past, has returned home. —On severing her connection with school section No. 9, Elma, Miss M. Huggins was made the recipient of a handsome symphony clock. —Mr. and Mrs. Justus Lippert, former residents of Rostock, but now of Michigan, have been renewing acquaintances in and around Rostock. —Miss Maggie J. Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Parker, Motherwell, was married to Joseph Butters, V. S., the other day. —Dr. R T. Rutherford,of Jackson,Miehi- gan, is in Stratford for the holidays. He has been practising in Jackson for about six months and is doing well. —Miss Mary Thomson, who attended Ottawa Normal school during the spring term of 1897, left Elma last week for her new school in Campania. —The Perth Mutual Fire Insurance offices have been moved to the handsome and imposing new building, Stratford, and the staff is busy getting things in order. —A very pleasant event took place last week, when Miss Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. G. Mehring, of the 4th line, Wallace, ` was united in marriage to Mr. J. Ament, - also of the 4th line. —Mr. Philip Schmidt, of Rostock, ws married on Tuesday, 21st ult., to Miss Minnie, third daughter of Mr. Conrad Diederich, of Rostock. Their many friends extend to then- hearty congratulations. —Mr. and Mrs. Lee, of Wallace, have returned from Manitoba 'after a few months visiting friends. Messrs. Silas Leppard and James Vance, jr., have also returned. They look as if the Northwest agreed with them. —Wm. Steele, V. S., of Stratford ; Wm. Gibb, V. S., of St. Marys, and J. Wagner, V. S., of Tavistock, have been elected direc- tors of the Ontario Veterinary Association for the ensuing year. - -Mr. and Mrs. Kidd and child arrived .in Nt. Marys not long ago, from the North- west, and went out to Anderson, Blanshard, to visit Mrs. Kidd's father, Mr. Alexander Cameron. —Mrs. Brian Barker, 'one of Logan's most esteemed and oldest residents, died not long ago, at the age of sixty-five years. She leaves alarge family, a husband and five sons and five daughters.. , Mrs. Barker had been ill since last spring. I —Miss Lester, of Chicago, daughter of Mr. Wm. Lester, Mitchell, -has been ap- pointed superintendent at the Hawkeye hospital, Ottumwa, Iowa. We congratulate the young lady on her promotion. —Christopher Atkins is at his home in Milverton from Manitoba, after spending about two years there, paying his relatives and many friends a visit. Mr. Atkins is engaged in buying flax seed for the oil mill in Baden, and will pay a visit to that place before returning to Manitoba. - -John Maguire, teamster for John Long - foot, Stratford, met with an unfortunate . mishap on Friday of last week, while un- loading a piano at D. Kastner's, Sebring- ville. The instrument slipped in some way or other and fell upon Maguire's right foot, crushing it at the ankle. —Miss.Maggie Hamilton, daughter of F. D. Hamilton, late of ,Stratford, now of c Syracuse, New York, left for Syracuse last week. Miss Hamilton was very popular, both at the Collegiate Institute and amongst the young people of Knox church, a number of whom were at the station to see her off. BernFs.—Miss Beggart, of London, was in the village this week visiting . the ,Misses Murdock.—Mr. . and Mrs. Hannan, of -Shipka, who were visiting Mrs. Shaffer, Mr. Hannan's sister, have returned home.—The many friends of Miss Mary Hagan, who has been quite ;seriously ill for the past month, well be pleased to learn that she is recover- ing nicely and was able to be taken home to spend New Year's with her parents, oa the Parr line, Hay, and where she is now re- maining for a wee until able to re- sume her duties here.—Miss Ena Thomson i8 visiting friends in the northern villages of this county.—Mr. John Macarthur, of the firm of Macarthur & co., bankers, accom- panied by Mrs. Macarthur, left here this week for Bermuda, in the interests of Mr. Macarthur'8 health. They intend spending several weeks there.—Rev. Mr. Diehl, of Ailsa. Craig, was in the village on Tuesday spending a few hours with friends.—Mise Roach, of Detroit, is here visiting friends.— Mr. Duncan Robertson met with quite a painful accident while engaged . in curling one afternoon last week. He had just de- livered astone when he slipped on the ice and in falling had the misfortune to put his shoulder out of joint. Medical aid was quickly summoned and his shoulder set and he is now doing well. —Miss Maggie McKay, of Dungannon, attended the marriage of her brother Mr. Wm. McKay on Monday last.— Rev. Mr. McGillivray, n iaaionary of Honan. China, who is home at present in the inter- est of hia health, gave a very interesting lec- ture in Carmel church on Monday evening last, to a fair sized and appreciative audi- ence. At the close of his address he invited questions to be asked regarding the work in China and exhibited a number of very in-' teresting; relics, coins, idols, etc.—Mr. Murdock M.McPherson is in Londesborough visiting his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. O'Brien.—Mr. C. S. Hawke intends returning to England next week, where he will remain .for some months in the interests of his health which has not been good here for some time. Mrs. Hawke will remain in Hensall.—Mr. Doren, of near Exeter, was in the village recently visiting his sou -in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Blatchford.—Miss Jane Laramie was recently presented by her Sabbath school class with a beautiful easy chair in recogni- tion of her very willing and faithful services as teacher in the Methodist Sabbath school. —Dr. McLeod and Mrs. McLeod,of Detroit, spent New Years with Mrs. McLeod's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James White.—M r. and Mrs. Thomas Palmer, of Londesboro, spent part of last week and this with relatives and friends here.—The friends of Mr. S. B. `Humeston will regret to learn that he con- tinues seriously ill. Quite a - number of. young friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell, jr., of this village, on New Year's eve, when the evening was most enjoyably spent in games and music furnish- ed by Mr. Forsyth, until an early hour, when all dispersed to their respective homes, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Bell a very happy and prosperous new year. t —Mr. C. L. Gamble, formerly teacher of school section No. 4, Elma, left last week for his home in Carthage, where he intends spending his holidays,after which he goes to Edmonton to resume his new duties. Be- fore Ieaving Elma, his pupils presented him with a beautiful watch chain and a pair of ettff links. —As the Union 'bus was corning down from the St. Marys station the other day, Justin, son of John McIntyre, who was rid- ing on the 'bus steps, was severely bitten above one of his ankles by a dog which ran out from ahouse in the vicinity. Although receiving prompt medical aid the boy has a very painful leg. —Patrick Phalen, of Kelly's Siding, brought 73 turkeys into St. Marys Christ- mas week, which tipped the scales at 1,020 pounds. S. Dunseith, poultry dealer, pur- chased them. Mr. Dunseith reports having bought the same week several lots of a sim- ilar weight, and reports poultry a good class this year. —The Christmas tree festival given under the auspices of the German Sunday school, Newton, last week, was well attended and also ' pro eed successful financially. The music and singing was first-class, as well as the recitations given by the scholars, and the order kept was also worthy of special mention. - —The wideawake wideawake citizens of Atwood a short time ago organized a mock parliament. A lengthy constitution was adopted, and a good list of members obtained. The admis- sion fee of twenty-five, cents entitles any gentleman to become an M. P., and a seat will be allotted him either op the Govern- ment or Opposition benches as he may pre- fer. Altogether there are almost thirty members. The first debate was in reply to the speech from the throne. The next sit- ting was held on New Year's eve, and parliament will meet on every Friday night hereafter. mammmimommemmismilim THE MARKETS. SEAFoaTu, January 7th, 1898. Fall Wheat, (new)0 82 to 0 81 to Spring Wheat per bushel, _. Oats per bushel— ............ — — .. _- 0 24 tO Peas per bushel..........., .. 0 4424 to _ Barley per busbel .........- -- .. 0 24 to Butter, No. 1, loose.......-. ---.••• 014 to Butter, tub 0 13 to Eggs per doz-- ......... -- 2 50 b Four, per 100 >ao.............. •. Hay per ton now...-.... — ... — .... 5 to Hideo per 100 Ms 06000 to Sheep Skins........ 0 18 to Waoi-. ib0 40 t Potatoes perush, (new)_....... -• 100 too gilt (retail) per barrel— -. •- 76 to Wood per cord (long).. -... • • 1 6 to 60 Wood per cord (short) ........ -. 02 60 1 a Apples per bag 3 00 to Clover Seed .1.1 00 to Tim-athy Seed 4 26 to Pork, per 100 tbs..... ... • 02 to Tallow, per lb. .... "'ToROsro, Jan. 6.—Fall wheat, 10.85 to 10.87 ; spring wheat, 10.86 so 10:86 ; meta, 270 to 27e ; peas, per bueb, 46c to 47c; barley, 300 to 31c; hay per ton, 18 00 to 0 • bo ; i0e butter, p rl8dor., 70 toes per beg, to 19.. ; dratted hop, per 100 lbs, 16.15 to 16.60. O 84 O 84. 0 24 441 O 25 O 16 O 16 14 2 50 6 00 6 00 0 70 O 20 0 60 000 800 1 76 1 00 3 50 1 50 6 25 0 03 Births. THE Marriages. CLUFF—DURHAM.—In Hohnfleld, Manitota, on December 8cb, by Rev. Mr. Middleton, Mr. Geo. Cluff, to Mies Clara Isabel Durham. MoOLINCHEY—WAGNER,—At the manse, Kippen, on January 5th, by Rev. S. Acheson, assisted by Rev. D.v MaGilii ray, of Honan, China, Mr. D. J. McOlinohey, of Stanley, to Miss Annie A. Wag- ner, of Hay. ANDREWS—McLEAN.--On Chii,tmas Day, at the family restdenoe, Spruce Grove, Huron Road, Goderieh„by Rev. James A. Anderson, B. A., Mr. John F., son of Stephen Andrews, to Mise Lizzie, younger daughter of A. P. McLean. HALLIDAY—SMILEY.—On December 22rd, by Rev. B. L. Hutton, Mr. Harry Halliday, to Mies Amanda Smiley, both of Dungannon. SHELTON—PROUDFOOT.--At the eesidenee of Wm. :Proudfoot, barrietor, Goderieh, brother of the bride, on December 27th, by Rev. Mark Turnbull, William L. Shelton, of Atlanta, Georgia, to Isobel A. Proudfoot. MoCALL—MARSHALL.—At the residence of the -bride's father, Morris, on December 29th, try Rev. W. Rigsby, Mr. John McCall, of Bruce, to Miss Sara, youngest daughter of W. Marehali. VANSTONE.—HAAOKE.—At ;the residence of the bride's father, Goderieh towneh`p, oa Deo mbar 29th, by Rev. W. Godwin, Mr. U. A, Vanstone, Colborne, to Miss Ada, youngest daughter of Mr. W. Haacke. REID—ELLIOTT —At the residence- of the bride's father, Goderieh township, on December 22nd,by Rev. E. A..Shaw, Mr. Joha Reid, of Stanley, to Miss Maud EIIiett, daughter of Mr. Gabriel Elliott. (� JONES--HELWIO.=At the residence of the bride, on December 22nd, by Rev. 0. C. Couzene, Mr. Robert Jones to Miss 'Annie Helwig, alt of Auburn. TAYLOR—DOWSON.—In Stanley, on December 22nd, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Henry Dowson, Wm. J. Taylor to Emma, young- est daughter of Mr. Henry Doweon, both of Stanley. SNELL—CORNISH.—At the residence o parents, on December 29th, Mr. W Hensall, formerly of Exete to daughter of Mr. George Oornis 7, roes road. McKAY-1IOSS.—At Fairview, Brussels, the resi- dence of the bride's father, on December 28th, by Rev. John Ross, B.A., of Brussels, aeeieted by Rev. D. B..McRae, of Cranbrook, Mr. Angela M. McKay, to Miss Ellen, daughter of Mr. David Ross, all of Brussels. HOOD—MASON.—In Morri', at the residence of the bride's father, on December 291h, by Rev. John Rose B.A., of Bnrssele, Mr.Jo aph Hogg to Mise Mary, daughter of Mr. Joha Masons both of Morrie. MEADOWS—McMILLAN —In Brussels, on:December 29th, at the residence of the bride's lather, by Rev. John Roes, B. A., Mr. John W. Meadows, §to Mis b Emily J, dau Millan both of Brussels. g g hoer of Mr.Geor a Mc els. STARK—SMITH.—At the family residence of the bride, oe December 29th, by Rev. 8. J. A11in, assisted by Rev. W. A. Smith, 8. T. L. Mr. Loftus Theo. Stark, of Seatorth,to Mies Balla A., second dalughter of the late Marsden Smith. EDIOHOFFER—HOLTS.—At the manse, Kippen, on January 5tb, by Rev. J. A. McDonald, Mr. Geo. B. Edighbfer, of Dashwood, to Mise Laura, els• est daughter oK Mr. Henry Holts, of Blake. DOUGLAS—D:1NEY.—At the residence of the bride's tither, Pak street, Hamilton, on January 6th, by Rev. T.G. Thomson, Mr. William Doug- las, to Miss Annie M., yonegest danghter of Mr. Jon Danby, formerly of Egmondvitle. the bride's Snell, of fes Susan, Florida on Wheels. Marvelous Revelation of Tropical Luxury coming to Seaforth.. A marvelous revelation of tropical luxury, a Flordia state fair in a rolling palace from the land of flowers, gorgeous with golden decorations and tropical scenery, filled with tropical exhibitions, imposing in multitude, wonderful in realistica, marvelous in variety and splendid with a thousan 1 tropical wonders, illustrating to tourists, invalids and prospective settlers the advan- tages,'and resources ` of that sunny land. Tropical - fruits,. Florida wines, exquisite pp erfumed fountains,wavingvinmalma live alligators, etc. ; ” Bar in ithe alli- gators are chained." This conservatory on wheels, a tropical built of lordie. wood at a wonderland was alit F total cost of $20,000. It is the most re- markable car on either continent ; has been visited by more people on the inside and gazed at by more people on ' the outside than any other car eves built in the history of railroading. The people flock to it-hy night and day, and papers have described it from coast to coast as being the first of its kind the world ever saw. To defray in- cidental expenses a nominal price of 10 cents, children under 12, 5 cents, will be charged. Wanton 8. Webb, director-gen- eral Flordia Sub -Tropical exposition. and Florida commissioner to Paris exposition, the World's Columbian exposition at Chica- go, and official promoter of Florida publi- city, is director. This_ official exposition on wheels will exhibit at the Grand Trunk Railway station, Seaforth, on Saturday, January 15th, from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. - Ra HO off EE obert olmesof Clinton,a daughter. on De3ember 30th, the wife ARDENT.—In Clinton, on December 24th, the wife of Mr. W. Argent, of a son. HE wife of Mr. Joseph Hemeu December ofma son. 0.lt,the - SENIOR.—In Exeter, on December 24th, the wife of Mr. Joseph Senior, of a eon. REED.—In Seaforth, on December 21st, the wife of Mr. Wrn. Reed. of a son. KENNY.—In hilip Kenny,f a daughter. oon January 4th, the wife of Deaths. WILSON.—In Clinton, on December 29th, Eliza Ann Wilson, relict of the late William Wilson, aged 65 years and 11 mouths. RA rah,lettt on December 28th, Sa.eiof ke late William Raitenbury, ged 52 years. RUSSELL --In Goderioh, on December 24th, Mrs. Margaret Rumell, aged 97 years. LAMI EttT.—In Seaforth, on Janus ry 2nd, Marin Lambert, aged 68 years. ; BURGESS.—In Bayfield, on December 80th, Mary E. Burgess, wife of Mr. Thomas Burgess, aged 69 years. McNAUGHTON.—In Exeter,on December 80th.Mary MoNaughton, aged 38 years, 5 months. 1) AW. --In Exeter, on January 2nd, Thomas Daw, aged 36 years, 5 months. SALE REGISTER* On Wednesday, January 19th, 1898, at 1 o'clock p. m., sharp, on Lot 34, Concession 8, township of McKillop, High Grade Dur- ham and Hereford Stock. _ Wm. A, Ross, Proprietor. On Tuesday, January 11, 1898, at 12 o'clock, noon, sharp, on Lot 40, Concession 3, East Wawa>osh, Farm Stock and Imple- ments. David McGill, Proprietor ; C. Hamilton, Auctioneer. CADY'S BLOCK - Cold Feet Comforted. We have- just opened out a case of men's warm -lined shoes, _made by the Williams Shoe Company of Galt, makers of the celebrated side laced plow shoe, of which we are sole local agents These shoes are lined throughout with • a patent knit lining, and are sure to give great comfort and satisfaction to the wearer. A sample of the lining can be seen at our store. New arrivals of men's and boys' Gum Rubbers and Knit Socks, which we are selling at lowest prices. - L'ts of Overshoes and Rubbers on hand, and lots of winter to come yet. When in doubt, try this store for all kinds of winter footwear. Once a customer al- ways a customer. SEAFORTH, NOTICE. Notice is hereby given th t- the Annual Meetinz of the Howiek Mutual FireTn6uranoe Companv, will be held in the Township Hall, G -rrie, on FRIDAY. JANUARY 21st, 1898, ae 2 o'cleck p. m„ for the pur- pose of receiving the Di:ectora' report for the past year, the election of two Directors, and for other bueineea. By order of the Board. W. 8. McKERCHER, Secretary. 1569x2 Card of Thanks. IE IRON EXPOSITOR. We are offering all our New Perfect Fitting Jackets, at a big reduction. This is a good chance to get a few Stylish Jacket very little money. For To the Electors of Tuokeremith : I desire to re- turnthe late election, andeincere thanks for- the confidence your haysupport ehowinn ,in me, by agate electing me to a position on the council board. JAMES PATERSON. 1669 Also all , , . legemi-11111lla ltC!oaring ale'. 'tet WM. PICKARD reat Ja9ketSa. Fur Capes, Muffs, ---Storni Collars, --Caps, etc., etc. TEE CHP.A.P C..A..SII STORM_ W. W. HOFFMAN. OARDNO'S BLOCK; SEAFORTH Agent for Butterick's Patterns and Publications. ow for Stocktaking The Christmas rush is over, and we have had the most satisfactory trade in our experience. The end of the year is approaching, and we must prepare for stocktaking. Every vestige of winter .goods must be cleared out, and no matter at what sacrifice. We will carry no goods over when they are offered at prices like these. : Men's Heavy Frieze Ulsters, high storm collar, half belt, tweed lined, slash pockets,. dark and light colors, sizes from 36 to 44, regular price $6, reduced to $4.50: Men's .Black Beaver Overcoats, tweed linings, velvet collar, sizes frond 37 to 40, regular price $9, now $6.95. Boys' Overcoats in Tweeds and Frieze from $1.95 to $4. We have a few Ladies' Mantles and Jackets in black and brown beaver, black niggerhead, brown frieze, etc., -all new German make, all this year's goods, which we will sell at about half price to clear, prices from $3.50 to $10. Wool Sheeting, yard wide, worth 35o, for 25c ; Heavy Wool Tweeds, worth 75o, for 500 ; Heavy Tweed Dress Goods, double fold, worth 25e, for 190 ; Plaid Dress Goods, 36 inches wide, worth 18c, for 12 -le : Ladies' All -Wool Ribbed Hose, worth 35c, for 25c ; Men's Lined Kid Gloves, two buttons, worth 75c, for 590; Men's Wool Socks, worth 18c, two 'pair for 250 ; Men's Top .Shirts, dark colors, worth 755e, for 50e ; Men's Underwear, lamb's wool, worth $1, for 75c. All other winter goods will be sold at equally low prices. We will make prices interesting during the next two weeks, McKINNON & CO BLYTS3_ 4M11111, ‘11111111 Golden MONEY TO LOAN. '.10 loan any amount of private or company money, on town or fares property, at 6 and 5i per cent., and THOMAS E. HAYS, SestIrrth. nable terms. Apply 3 12yif� Lion ur November Great Discount Sale Has been a decided success, customers having been well pleased with the substantial bargains during the month.- We will continue the sale: during the month of DECEMBER, and shall give you even greater" values in many lines. We invite all to call and inspect stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods at the Golden Lion Store. J. L. SMITH, Seaforth, NEXT TO 0. W. PAPST'S BOOKSTORE. THE HOLIDAY RUSH IS OVER, And there are some who have neg- lected to provide themselves- with something warm, suitable for winter wear. . We have had the best holiday trade known in our experience, but . we have still left a large stock of winter goods which we will have to clear out this month, to make room for Spring goods. If you want bar- gains that prove their worth in use as well as in quality, come and see our splendid lines of Men's 4 -buckle felts ; men's and • boys' Socks, Rub- bers, Overshoes and Slippers. Also our women's and misses' Skating Shoes, Overshoes, Cardigans, Rub- bers and Fancy Slippers, and all other lines found in an up-to-date shoe store, and at rock bottom prices. Those indebted to us will please call and settle at once, as we must have all our accounts paid this month. Richardson c& McInnis, WHITNEY'S BLOCK, SEAFORTH. Annual Meeting. The anpual meeting of the members of the Mo- KiAop Mutual Fire Insurance Company, will be held in the TOWN HALL, SEAFORTH, on FRIDAY, JANUARY 21st, '98. at 1 O'ol&ik, p. m. The business of the meeting will be for the purpose of receiving the annual statement of the affairs of the company, the Auditors' Report and the Finan - del Statement, the election of three director* for the township of McKillop, and any other business that may be in the intsrmet of the company. 1 , GEORGE WATT, W. J. SHANNON, President. Secretary. 15:,83 South Huron Agricultural' Society.• The annual meeting of the members of the South Riven Agricultural Society, will be held at DIXON'S HALL;Brucefleld on WEDNESDAY,JANUARY 19th, 1898, at 1 o'clock p. m., for the purpose o re- ceiving the Directors' and Auditors' 'reports; the election of Officers and Directors, and the Menem tion of other business. E. CHRISTIE, President ; M. Y. MeLEAN, Secretary. N. B.—A meeting of the Officers and Directors will be held on the same-day, and at the same place, at 11 o'clock a. m , for the purpose of winding up the pact year's business. A full attendance is re nes ed. 17 AUCTION SALES. TJdjNRE8ERVED AUCTION SALE OF MGR GRADE DURHAM AND HEREFORD STOCK. —Mr. has received instructions from Wm. A. Rose, to sell by public auction on Lot 34, Concession 8, township of McKillop, on Wednesday, January 19th, 1898, at 1 o'clock, sharp, the following valuable property, viz :—Eleven cows - supposed to calve about the lst of March, 2 newly calved cows, 2.thoroughbred Durham cows, 1 th,roughbred calf, 16 heifers rising two years old, 4 steers rising two years old, 1 fat heifer rising three years. Horses.— One year old colt, sired by Springfield Daeniey ;• 1 heavy mare six years old, with foal. Pigs.—Twenty w with l to i the let he Id 6 sows four moot o pigs pig pig of February. The above -stock will be so,d without rererve, to make room for a load of steers coming in ist February. Terms.—All sums of 36 and under, cash ; over that amount 8 months' credit will be given on furnishing approved joint notes. A discount at the rate of 7 per cent. per annum will be allowed off for cash on credit . amcunts. WILLIAM A. ROSS, Proprietor. 1558 -td AUCTION SALE OF FARM STOCK AND IM- PLEMENTS.—Mr. C. Hamilton has- received instructions to sell. by public auction, on Lot 40, Concession 3, East :Wawanoeh, on Tuesday, January 11, 1898, at 12 o'clock, noon. eharp, the following valuable property, viz.:—One mare Ave Tease old, 1 horse four years old, 1 driving mare eight years old, 1 colt rising three years, sired by Damo ; 2 colts rising one year old. Cattle.—Nine good mileh cows, supposed to be in calf ; 8 heifers rising throe years old, supposed to be in calf ; 1 steer rising two years old, 6 heifers rising two years old, 5 good spring calves, 1 thoroughbred Ayrshire bull, Pedigreed, eight months old. Also 60 hens. Implements.—One lumber wagon, nearly new ; 1 top buggy, 1 road cart, 1 pair bobsleighs, 1 cutter, 1 binder, 1 mower, 1 sulky rake, 1 sectional seed spring tooth harrow, 1 land roll. r, 1 twin plow, 2 plows, 1 set iron har- rows, 1 root soufflar, 1 root pulper, -1 fanning mill, 1,2(0 Founds platform weigh scales, 1 set doub''e harness, 1 set single harness, 1 set plow harness, 1 wheelbarrow, I30 milk cans, 6 milk cans and tank, 2 seta whifflotrees and neckyokes, 1 hay knits, 1 Daisy churn, 1 cupboard, with glase top ; 1 kitchen cupboard, 1 centre table, 1 extension table, 2 bed- steads, half dozen chairs, 2 wash stands, chains, shovels, forks, etc, All will be sold without reserve as the proprietor is giving up farming. Terms.—All sums of 35 and under, cash ; over that amount 11 months credit on furnishing approved j:,int notes, or a diecoupt of 6 per cent. willbeallowed for :cash on credit amounts. DAVID McGILL, Proprietor ; C. HAMILTON, Auctioneer. 1558x2 LUMBER Parties intending to build will find it to there advantage to buy their lumber from P. KEATING, as I handle nothing but the beat.- SHINGLES.—I also keep the beet brands of Red Cedar Shingles, extra quality, and at th owest possible price. Any amount of 4edar Poet for sale. P. KEATING, Seafort . 0 b►o e 0 9 Four months to wear Wip.ter Goods yet. You may have them at great duotl4ns, commencing De= cember 27th, 1897. - Men's, Youths' an oys7 Suits, Two dollar Suit, $1.60 ; $3 Suit, for 2.60 ; $4 Suit, for 3,50 ; $4.50 Suit, for 3 88. Youths' and Boyd' vercoats, $1.50 Coat, for 1.20 ; $2 Coat, for 1.60 ; $3 YCoit, for 2.40 ; $4 Coat, for 3.20 ; $4.50 Coat, for 3.60. 1 Mens' Overcoats. Frieze $4.50, 5.00, 5 50, and 6.00. Beaver $6.50,17.50, 8.00, 9.00, and 10.00 - Tweeds, $10 Coat, for 5.00 ; $8 Coat, for 4:00 Ladies' Jacket Coths Oneuarter off regular price. q g Ladies' Read n e Goats y d $5.00 Coat, for 3.50 ; $6 Coat, for 4.20 ; $7 50: Coat, for '5.35 ; $10 Coat, for 7.00. Ladies' F2r Cots Ata special discount. Interesting. 4 �r Men's Fur : Coats At,a special discount. . Men's Suits o Order $20 Suit for 18.00 ; $16 Suit, for 14.00 ; 14 Suit, or 12 50. Discount Off Dress Goods, Tints, etc., etc. Bed Comforters, $1.50 goods,for-1.20 $1.35 oods, for 1.05 ; $1 goods, for 80c. All Prints 121c, for 10c ; 10c for 80 ; 8e1 for 6?;c. Plain. Woollen Hosiery, 50c for 40c ; 40c for 32c ; 300 for 24b ;120e for 16c. Plain Wool Flannels, at a special reduction. Fancy Wool Finnnels, off ; 40e for 30e ; 30c for 22c ; 20c for 15c, A pile of Dress- Remna ts, 1 off the already re- duced price. Job lines of Dress Goods. Twenty -t o inch Dress Goods, plain and fancy, worth 25c, 35c, 38c, and 45c, for 19c a' y:. rd. Several odd lines, at half pride. All Fancy Dress Goods, 10 per cent, di4ount. Alt Colored Dress Goods, 10 per cent. discount. tIARM FOR SALE. -For sale, Lot 7, Bayfield Con - J cession, Goderieh Township, containing P4 acres, 4t of which are cleared and in a good state of cultivation, 40 acres good hardwood -bush, un - culled, compared of maple, beech, cherry and ash, with a few acres of good cedar at rear end of lot. There is on the land a good frame house, with out buildings ; large bearing orchard ; and small spring creek, which crosses the farm. It is 2 miles from Bayfield, 7 miles from Clinton and 12 from Goderieh: There is no incumberanoe on the farm. Owner roost give up farming owing to poor health: Terms. —Thirty dollars per sere, halt oash balance on time to suit purchaser. Address JOHN' E. EAGLE N, Bayfield P. 0., Ontario. WIIL 1'ICKARD & DIRECT TMP 0 RTER , Opposite Town Building, Corner Main an Market Streets. . Pentecos Pente Annual cost's Whi tei car Has commence. Don't fail to visit - this store, and look through the elegant range of Ladies' Whitewear. Priced . special for this month. LOK F R P'ICEB N XT EEK. - �Scde Pentecost's one F Pri.,e Cash Store CardnO s B1 Pentecost's Under 'sown ck Pentecost's lock