The Huron Expositor, 1899-12-15, Page 5t5, 91,i
ade
Prosprous New
nd out of every-
-ertisement every
as. We always
'bargain, you can
variety as we
iulo to collie
other,• covered
10'4'er seen jet
Itieee lined tU1ier
per pair; the
--all sizes -every
efs in embroidery
. a nicer present
aney white and
8x4, for $1 ;
our Irish table
is for Christmas
mantles for
Lyle
(lt t on Monday,
y Estorea in the
id furniture, and
niers with more
account of the
r dry goods store
,month for new
the market when
ro
FAFORTH
ually- called the
int encle keeping
n ter. --Concerning
Kitlop, Mr. James
litiate in the field
ave learned. Mr.
ar.la a,nd one who
and has good
possessed of a fair
eene.e.. He would
ad hischances of
L If he will have
will tell who that
John Brown, a
ewel arid far seeing
3 field for council-
: members of this
ft'er for re-election,
aaa
iarrustersIconvey-
, Ont. R. II. Collins
with Mo,Carthy, °slot
1618-tf
!yo.ocer, wine, mort-
donee loaned at tha
1669
Ningie, of Blanch -
favorably known
Is and relatives in
hist week. She
as ever. As Mr.
e handsome brick
or his eldest son,
rah business and
the best laid out
country. -Mrs.
to London hat
who is working
kg home Saturday
rn, who had been
Scott, of Hibbert,
d to oar village a
few weeks before
air of California.
itured, inoffensive
tiele missed should
r Pardon, who has
left for Denver,
go, and intended
r for the benefit of
hat the climate is
that he may soon
chnieee-Mandie
Iliam Francis; an
known ',ere, in-
holidas s here,
John Dray and
ace, from Mol-
t week with her
f the boundary.
a daughter
chat, carriage
tang her aunts
neighborhood. -
o stole a ring out
re, hastened for
with our mail
e evening last
of his slumber
aning and taken
that honesty is
n Deer, who is
in towere, was
a last week. -
(mildewy, intends
e -next summer
rations for the
nosh-
-The death of
rday, December
most prominent
•f Wast Wawa -
'it the prime of
and gave every
day he would
position in the
ce. He wee a
in ability, and
racing speaker
I the Patrons
t in the interests
as elected preai-
wars afterwards
dictate in West
,ominons, but in
to the lArgig.-
ram, and since
dent supporter
t a year ago he
peas in a roa-
d ;serious injure
recovered. Re
summer in the
, but all to nn
ew weaker tin
known an:tang
ovince, and the
d their magni.
Ip had e. reputas
aminion, and a
ich they attain -
gement and ex-
deeeased. The
'thous °meter/
sympathizing
DEC
AMER, 15 1899.
Brueelleld.
B. R. Hrooans, Brucefield, Notary Public)
conveyencer, Fire and Life Ineuranee agent. Any
amount ot money to loao at 5 per eent., on first-olass
lam eegurity. ,Mortgagert drawn and meney ad.
vanced free of axpense to the borrower. Also a
limited amount of privete funds at 5 per cont.
week. Several ood farms for sale.
At home every 7,1orning and Wednesday of each
157
BRIEFS, ----The many friends of Miss Cash
Allan, of °lintel', who has been fee ill, will
be pleased to POO her able to be out again. -
Mr. Jas. Boyca, while cutting at Mr. Chas.
Masortle, brok his engine, and will not be
in running aha e again until he gets his
engine repair° .-Mr. and Mrs; Luxford, of
Moosejaw, call d on Mrs, isuxford's broth-
er, Mr. Alex. Thomson, on their way to
England. -Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of Tiver-
ton, are the gu sts of Mrs. Brown's Mother
and other trioxide this week. -Mr. Sewers
preached in I elgrave last Friday. -Miss
Elliott, of Bayfield, is this week the guest
of her cousin, laliss Higgine.Mr. Frank
Walker, of Clhinago, is at preeent visiting
friends in this vieinity.-Mr. Simon Mc-
Kenzie, who resides about two miles from
this piece, is f st gaining notoriety as a
keerindmirer o equine beauties. He pur-
chased, -a few days ago from Mr. Dulmage,
of Wingham, handsome bay roadster.
This animal ha taken first prizes at thirteen
of the fail fairs in the fall of 1899, and had
he not been int chased by Mr. McKenzie,
Mr. McEwen, f Ansa Craig, was to take
hiin in hie string of race horses to Ken-
tuoky in the S ring. ' .
Blake.
NoTEs.—Mi4 Emma Edighoffer, who has
been visiting friends in Goderich, Trow-
bridge, and other places, for fhe past three
months, returned home last week. -Mrs.
Baeker, of Centralia., visited at Mr. Jas.
Delgaty's last week. -Miss Annie Johnston,
of liensall, is visiting Mrs. Robert Doug.
las.-Mr. pad Mrs. Wm. Carnie returned
last week, from Paris, where they have
been visiting friends for some times -Mrs.
Robert Douelasids quite ill at present, also
Mae Richard Nicholson. We -hope to see
them out seen a ain.-The young people of
Blake congregat on drove to Varna on Fri-
day' eveeing, and presented their pastor,
Rev. Mr. McDonald, with a complimentary
address and a well filled purse. Mr. Mc.
donad received a call from Richards' Land-
ing, and will le we for there this week.
His netnerous fiends here wish him God
speed in his nes field of labor, and all join
ia wishing hin self and, Mrs. McDonald
heath and happ um in their new home.
t. 'Joseph.
Nelson Contine returned
n Saturday last with a
gentlemen from Montreal
party consisted of twenty -
prominent businese men of
those cities. There were barristers, doc-
tors, hotel keepers, Irnerohant, manufactur-
ers, ' members c f Parliament, and among
theM was Mr. V Hey, of the Queen's hotel,
Montreal, who is now the proprietor of the
mammoth block A special Pullman car
and engine were engaged. They arrived in
Heneal absent 12 o'clock, where cabs were
waiting to conv y the party to St. Joseph.
While here the were the guests of Mr.
Oliver Bissonette They were well pleased
with the locatice of St. Joseph, and it is
rurniored they ha'e formed a stock company
to operate busin ss here. -The bricklayers
from Chatham anl London have gone home
for a holiday.- en. Moses Hounderich, of
Michigan, preach,ed, in the Methodist church
on Stindey last. -I -The Postmaster General
has authorized a daily mail to run between
St. jeseph and Zurich. This will supply a
long felt want.
1.
NOTE—?1r.
f rem` on t re al
large flirty of
and 'Quebec. Th
four, of the rifest
Walton.
NOTES. -It was a great shock to the peo-
ple of this community to hear of the death
of Mr. George Ramsay, in Bermidji, Minne-
sota, He left his home here last spring to
push his fortunes in the west and had been
working in the lu ber woods lately. The
body will arrive home the latter part of
thiel week. Gre t -sympathy is expressed
for his widowed n other. -The Ledies' Guild
of St. George's dhurob, gave a display of
their missionarywork last Tuesday evening,
in the orange hall A good programme was
provided and lunch served at the close. -
The anniversary a rvices in connection with
Daff's church wi I be held next Sunday.
Rev. W. T. Hall, of Belgrave, will preach
morning and even ng. A tea meeting will
be held in the ch reh the following Monday
evening, at whicb addresses will be given
by Revde. W. T Hall, Tiler, Tiffin and
Mtuigrave. The ronsic will be 'supplied by
Brussels Methodist church choir. --Mr.
Jrieoes Smillie hes returned from Barrie,
where he attended the funeral of his broth-
-er-in-law.
odoin.
NOTES. -The Sodomites intend holding
1,
their annual Chri tunas tree entertainment
on Thursday, Dec mber 21st. The persons
'interested in it are making every effort to
make it a suecess.1 A fee will be charged.
Everybody come, -Mr. -Silas Stanlake had
one of his horses die a few days ago. -Mr.
Fred Green has iMproved the appearance of
his house very mach by re -siding it. -Mr.
Isaeo's new barn idr almost completed. It is
one of the best 'barns in these perta-
in the fire of last week, Ma Harris lost his
organ and all the valuables up stairs. -Mr.
r
Samuel Stanlake s slowly recovering from
his ecent illness.
Godsri h Township.
NOTES. -Miss jWashington, of Clinton,
addressed Cole's 1eague ree,ently on mission-
ary work. -Mr. ealey Hearn has moved
to his farm north f Blyth. -Mr. Percy Cole
has gone to Michigan for a visit, -Miss Eliza
Svvitzer is away at present owing to the
illness of her a,una-Mr. C. Hoare has left
several instruments in this vicinity recently.
-Air. and Mre. fl,. 13. Sanderson visited at
Londesboro last Week. -Miss Emma. Peck,
Staaley, was viaitirig last week on the Bay-
field' line -Mr J. Middleton's house is
nearly completed. It is said to be one of
the finest reaidencee in the township. -Mise
Dolly Parsons hap returned home,- after a
visit near Hills Green. --Mr. James Switzer,
one of our most progressive farmers, con-
templates erecting a large bank barn, con-
sequently he will have a very busy winter
drawing materiel,
Perth Items.
-Mr. John Wh te, jr., of Mitchell, has
returned from a tr p to the old country.
-The King's D ughters, Of Perth county,
held a very Eames NI convention in Strat-
ford laet week.
---fRev, Father 'Neil, of Kinkora, fell
down the stairs in his housee not long ago,
and dislocated his collar bone.
-Mr. Jeremiah McCarthy, of Monkton,
bas ought Mr. Michael Murray's 100 acre
farm in Logan, for the sum of $3,200.
--At the last coMmunion services in Knox
church, Stratford, about two hundred new
members were rec ived into the church.
--Mr. Wm. Mo uIly, who has been mane -
ger (if the Falstaff reamery sinoe it started
in Stratford, has r signed his position, and
intends entering in a new line of business.
-Miss Amelia King, daughter of Mr.
Joseph King, of Stratford, was married last
week to Mr. John E. Chippa, a former reg.
dent of that city, but now of Elmira.
-Bt. Andrews night was celebrated in
royal style by the Stratford society. Of the
forty or fifty members who gathered at a
srimW.r celebration tWenty•nine yeare ago
only five were present.
-aft. W. J. Ferguson, of Stratford, gave,
tia recent Sunday, an interesting address
it! the Oentral Methodist church. in that
9117, on the Twentieth Century Danksgiv-
mg Fund.
amennenemnienmeemeneee
THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
111131
R:I Decem Orli, 1890.
Fall Wheat (vow), Standard ... . . 80 64 CO Se 66
Spring Wheat per be2hol,- 0 64 to 0 66
Oats por btrehel- 0 25 tO 0 26
Peal; per Intend- 0 66 to 0 65
Barley per - • • st• • • 0 86 to 0 88
Butter, No. atem..- ., e 0 16 to 0 17
Babior, tub...-. . 0 16 to
Eggis por doz- ••• ••• <•• 0.• • • •f • 0 15 to
Flour, per 100 lha-.2 00 tn
flay per ton now- 1 60 to
Rides per 103 lbs.... .... . . . 00 to
Sheep Skins ....... ..... 0 60 to
Wool. . ..... 0 18 to
Potato's@ per 'bu-ah (new).- 0 80 to
Salt (retail) par barrel/M. ao. • • 1 00 ir
Wood per oord (long).- - 4 00 to
Wood por oord (short)..... 2 03 11
Apples per bag....-0 40 to
Clover Soed 8 00 to
Timothy Seed 1 25 to
Pork..per 100 5 00 to
allow, per lb.-- -.........- - 04 to
O 17
0 16
2 00
8 00
6 50
0 70
O 15
O 40
000
4 76
2 60
100
60
200
6 10
0 05
Dairy Markets.
TORONTO, Deeeinber 12th—B tter—Mar-
ket not so active. Receipts tiberal and
values unchanged. Local quotations to the
trade : Dairy tubs, poor to medium, 14 to
15o; strictly choice, 15i to lei() ; large
rolls, l6 to 1713 ; small dairy o nd prints,
about 18 to 190 ; creamery, tube and boxes,
20 to 210; pounds, 22 to 23c. Cheese -
Steady -Early Makes sell- her at 11 to
12c, and latennakes about 121o. Eggs -No
choice stock aiming in to amount to an -
thing. Market fairly steady. resh gat --
ered sell at 17 to 18c; and No. 2 at 15;and
limed at He.
MONTREAL, December 12th. Butter is
quiet anel steady at 20 to 21io cheese is
firm, but little business is doi g, buyers
have advanced bids to llic for nest west-
ern, with lower grades in dema d around
11 to Bic. The demand for at ictly fresh
laid eggs is active, and fancy prices are
realized for such stock ; good boi ing stock
is quoted at 21 to 22c; straight c ndled, 16
to 17o; cold storage,.1410 15c ; imed eggs,
15 to 163; with trade active nd prices
firm.
levnitr000, December 12th.- utter -Is
steadier, and there is moredoing ; but sup-
plies are liberal, and some im orters are
free sellers. We quote : Fane' Canadian
creamery, in boxes,. 100s to 1 5s ; fineet
States, tube, 92s to 96s ; fin st
imitation creamery, and Caned an dairy,
from 74s o 821; lower grades'nominally
65s to 70,, ; finest Danish, 110e to 120s ;
Asektralien, 98s to 108o ; Irish creamery,
1' is to 112s ; Cork firsts, 90s ; seconds,
e .1 ; thirds, 81e, per cwt.
Poultry Market.
ToROXTO, December 12th. -Receipts were
large, demand fair and prices steny. Chick-
ens are quoted at 25 to 40c per par; ducks,
40 to 650 per pair ; geese, 5 o 51ec per
pound, and eurkeys 7 to 8c per pc und.
MONTREAL, December 12th,- here is a
good demand for poeltry, and prices are
firm at the recent advance ; t rkeys are
now gusted from 9 to 10c; geese, to 61c ;
ducks, 8 to 8ac ; chickens, 7 t So ; old
fowl, 5 to 6c.
Live Stock Market
LONDON, England, December 12t
ed States cattle, 60 ; Canadian r
to 50, Argentine, 5c1; Canadi
5id ; Argentine, 50.
LIVERPOOL, December 12th. -
cattle and sheep, 50 ; trade slow.
Montreal, December 12th. -The
seemed to be present in full force, and there
was an active demand for the be t cattle,
but there were no prime beeves on the mar-
ket, and only a few that were oderately
good. Two fat cows were sold at 4ic per
pound, and Mr. G. Martel p id 4c per
pound for what he called scallaw g steers ;
other pretty good cattle sold at fr m 34 to
40 per pound, and the common stock at
from 2i to 3ic per pound. All the good
calves and nearly all the good 1 nibs were
bought up, before reaching this arket, at
pretty high figures. Prime ve le bring
from 5 to 6c per pound, oldish cal es from
3 to 40 per pOund, and the " b be" from
$i2.50 to $3 each. Goodlambs h d sold at
from 41 to 4ic per pound, and th oldere at
from 31 to 40 per pound. Shipper did not
buy any sheep here to -day, as th re were
only about a elozen head on th market,
which were bought by the butcher at about
30 per pound, excepting two of the best,
which were held at higher figures. Fat
hogs sold at from $4,15 to $4.5 1 per 100
pounds for straight lots weighed o the oars.
BUFFALO, December 12th.-Cattl -Choice
to fancy Christmas cattle, $6.75 t $7.25 ;
good to best smooth fat export cat le, $6.50
to $7 ; good to best, 8550 to $ ; export
bulls, $4 to $450; good to choi butcher
steers, $4.80 to $5.20 ; good to best butchers'
steers, $4.40 to $4.90; good to best fat
bulls, $4 to $4.50; feeder bull, $3 to
$3.40; good to best fat heifers, $4.25 to
$4.80; fair to good heifeks, $3.25 o $4; fat
cows, good to best, $3.50 to ; med-
ium fat cows, $3 to $3.50; fat c we, com-
mon to fair, $1.50 to 82.50; stookera,
choice to extra quality, $3.60 t $425;
common to good do., $275 to $3;I; stook
bulls, $2.75 to $3.50 ; fancy yearli gs, $3.25
to $3.50 ; calves, good color stock, $3.75 to
8445; do., good to choice, $3, 5 to $4.
Sheep and Lambs -The market op ned with
a fair demand, and 10 to 15c lower basis.
table at
to 85.25.
$440;•
da lambs
, There
ut there
er at the
ogs-The
rice the
tom and
4.10 to
stags, $3
'fty loads
5c lower
medium
h.-Unit-
nchers, 5
n sheep,
Canadian
butchers
'Choice to extra lambs were qu
$5.25 to $5.35; good to choice, $
Sheep, choice to extra, $4.25 t
good to choice, $4 to $4.25. Can
were quotable at $3.25 to $3.3
was a fair volume of business,
were several loads of Iambi left o
close, which was about steady.
general basis was $4.10, at which
bulk of the sales were made. Me
heavy were quotable, at $4.10 to
Yorkers, $4,07i to $4,10 ; pigs,
$425 ; roughs, $3.50 to $3.60;
to $3.25. At the close there were
left over, and the market was 24
on Yorkers and pigs, and firm on
and heavy.
=V"
THE CANADIAN
Bank of Commerce!
CAPITAL. (PAID UP)
Six Million' Dollars—V .0 0'000.
SEAFORTH BRANIH.
A general) Banking busin• s tran-
sacted. Farmers' -Not.* dis ounted,
and special attention given to the
collection of Sale Notes.
SAVINGS BANK.—Intores allow-
ed on deposits of $1 and up ards.
Special facilities for transa tion of
business in the Klondike Dis riot.
Money Orders, payable at any bank, Ise ed al the
following rates :-
Under $10 .08 $so to $80 .12
610 to20 .10 $301,o $50 .14
F. 110LMESTED, F. 0. G.IMINTY,
Solicitor, Maneger.
1624
SALE REGISTER.
On Tuesday, December 19, at on o'clock
p. m., sharp, on Lot 22, Conce sion 12,
Hay, farm stock and implements. Cbarles
Wilson, proprietor ; E. Bossenb rry, awe
tioneer.
Births.
COURSE -At McGregor, Manitoba, on ,November
20th, the wife of Mr. F. T. Course, of daughter.
KEMP-In Clinton, on Deoember let, the wife of Mr.
Albert Kemp, of a son.
CHOWN-In ClIntonoan December 5th, 1he wife of
Mr. R. If. Chown, of aeon.
Wingham, on Deoomber Brd, Mr. F. Sell,
of a eon.
MoGRATI7114—In Goderioh, on Novembe 80th, the
wife Of Kr. John ltenratten, of a eon
• . Marriages. -
KERR-McGIAVIN.-.-At the residence el the bride's
father, on December 6th, by Rev. Mr..TItlin, Mr.
John L. Kerr,. to Miss Sophia L., daughter Of
William MeGavin, Esq , MoKillop township.
_STACEY-BONTHRON-On December Oth, at the
residence, of thelbride'e parents, by RdV. T. 0,
Henderson, Mr.: Samuel- Stacey, of Hensel', to
Miss I vanna Bonthron, third daughter of Mr.
James Bonthron, Of Hay township.
CQTTLE-SPARLING-At the repidenoe of the
hrlde'e parents, Whiteehuroh, on December 6th,
by Rtv. A. I. Brewti, Miss Emma Cottle, to Mr.
John 11. Sperling.
CAMPBELL -TAYLOR -At St. Penni Rectory,
Wingharn, 00 Jeoeinber Oth, by Rev, Wm.
Lowe, Miss Elkr Campbell, 'to Mr. Arohibald
Taylor, both et �ulroes,
JOHNSTON-LDIJNO N-At,4 St. Pool's Rectory,
Wingham, on DeeenabtrIgh, Mr. Edward, John.
ston, to Miss Isabella M. Duocan, both of Turn -
berry. .
TAYLOR-CARSON±At the residence of the beide's
brother, OU November 29th, byjtey. A. B. Far-
!' Hoy, Miss Annie Taylor, to Mr, It, 'Carson, both
cf /Imitate
KNAPP;--biORRTS-At the residence of the bride's
parente, Colborne township, on December 5th,by
Rev. James A. Anderson, 13. A., Mr. Edwin B.
daughter of Ur. he'rles Morris
Knapp, of Celan Michigan, to Mies Jean,
MoGEE-BGAIR-Atihe parsonage Clinton, on De -
°ember 6th, by Rev, B. Clemeat, Mr. Peter Mc-
Gee, to Miss Annie Blair, both of Bayfield.
MANN -HUNTER -41; the residence ofthe bride's
mother. Clinton, pn December 6th, by -Rev. A.
Stewart, Mr. W. Mann, of Hullett, to Miss Maud
Hunter. 1
HORTON-SAUNBYTAt Dungannon, on November
20tb, by Bev. Mr.; Fairbairn, Mr. Hilary Horton,
of Dunlcp, to Mise Francis Saunby.
Deaths. •
MURRAY-1a Wingbani, on December 4th, Ann
Jane, wife of hir.--Edward Murray, aged 72 years
and 8 months.
FRA8ER-4n Clinton, on December 2nd, Mary
youngest daughter of Mr. Alex. Fraser, aged 12
yeara and 18 days,
MANNING -At Almonte, on December let, Mrs.
Manning, relict of the late Rev. J. W. Manning,
and mother of Mr,, Walter Manning, of Clinton,
in her 77th year.
FRASER-In Morris, (near Blyth), on December let,
Hugh Fraser, aged 82 years:
MUNROE -At Sault -to Marie,' Michigan, on No-
• _ vomber 14th, Angus Munroe, formerly of the
Mill Road, Tuekeremith, aged 84 year° and 3
menthe.
Situations
in the Business field are constantly
opening for those who are qualified to
fill them. The s
Central Business College,
TORONTO,
received these calls for help within
three days from October 30th :-Brad-
street's Agency, lady, stenographer;
H. H. Williams, Real Estate, young
• man, clerk and stenographer; J. D.
King & Co., •lady, stenographer; Cow -
ens, Kent & 'Co., lady, bookkeeper;
King -Darrell Ilroduce Company, young
man, bookkeeping and stenography.
Our students secure such places arsoon
as they are quelified for them. It will
pay to prepare for them. Correspond-
ence invited.
W. H. SHAW, Principal.
Yonge and Gerrard ste.,, Toronto.
1586-52
41151.
IMPORTANT NOTICES,
STB.AV SHEEP.-Clame into the premises of the
l'.4undersigned, Lot 11, Oonces3ion 4, Stanley, in
August last, a wether elaeop. The owner can have
the same on proving property and paying charges.
THOMAS GEMMILL, Brucetiold P. O. 1670x4
- -
-EISTRAY CATTLE. -Carne into tho premises of
1'4 the underOgned, Lot 13, Concession 1, Mc-
Killop, about the 1st of December, three eteers about
a year old. The owner can have the same by prov-
ing property and paying charges. JAMES FOX,
Seafortb, P. 0. 1670-4
FDR SALE. -Ten Shorthorn Bulls, from 10 to 15
months old, as good a lot is can be found in
the Province and of as gOod Scotch breeding, good
colors. Prices and torme almoet any way buyers
wept. DAVID MILNE. Ethel, Ont, 1670 -ti
TRAYED SHEEP.-Qame into Lots 1 and 4, Con-
ceesion 4, II. R.134, Tuckeremith. 2 ewes, about
the middle of August. The owner can have the
same by proving property and paying chargea.
JAMES SPROAT AND L. SaOLDIOE, Egrnondville
P. 0. 1670x4
VALISE LOST. -Lost between Seaforth and Hen -
sell, by way of the Kippen road, on November
23th, a black valise, containing a pair of corduroy
pante and vest, • pair of loather legging, two shirts.
two pair of stockings. T.he finder will be rewarded on
leaving the same at THE EXPOSITOR OFFICE, Sea -
forth. 1670x1
NOTIOE.-Notioa is lanreby given that the 25th
Annual meeting of the members of the Hey
Township Farmers' Mutual Eire Insurance) Company
will be held at the Town Hal', Zurich, on Tuesday,
January 0.h, 1900, at 1 o'clock p. m. Bushress :-
Receiving the Directors' and Secretary's annual re-
ports, eleotion of direotors, and other business for
the good and welfare of the Company. All niembers
are requested to &tend, JOHN SHERRITT, Presi-
dent, HENRY EMBER, Seoretary. 1670-8
Municipal Elections.
The annual meeting of the Electors of the Town.
ship of Tuckeramith, for the nomination of candi-
dates for the offices of POOVO and Councillors for the
year 1900, will be held at DIXON'S HALL, BRUM,
FIELD,
ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 1899,
At 1 o'clock p. m., and H a poll le necessary, suob
poll shall be opened
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1900,
at the follOwing places :
IN DIVISION NO. 1 -At Smith's old saddler shop,
Egmondville. Joseph Weber, Deputy -Returning
Officer.
IN DIVISION NO. 2 -At School Rouse No. 6. Chas.
Routledge, Deputy-Returning•Oftioer.
IN DIVISION NO. 8-#4 School House No.2. A. G.
&Wide, Deputy -Returning Officer.
IN DIVISION No. 4 -At Kyle's Ball. Win. Sinclair,
Deputy -Returning Officer.
A. G. SMILLIE, Returning Officer.
1670-2
CHRISTMAS
SUGGESTIONS.
In every home in the land -every-
body -from the...eight to the eighty-
year.old, is trying to solve the
annual riddle " What shoe shall I
,buy for Ohristrints ?" You cannot
possibly make a mistake if you de-
cide on something in the Footwear
line. Footwear is both useful and
inexpensive, is always appreciated be
it a pair of slippers or overshoes for
father, a pair of warm house slippers
for mother, a pair of skating shoes
for the girls, a pair of hockey shoes
for the boys, or something in the
Slipper line for the, little folks. As a
fitting conclosion 'to a successful
year's business, special prices will
rule till the end of the year. For
instance :-
Men's Carpet Slippers, all sizes, special at
35c a pair.
Men's Felt Slippers, felt soles, special at
35c a pair.
Men's Rubbers,round or pointed toes,
special at 60c a pair.
Ladies' Felt Slippers, for house wear,
special at 35e a pair. -
Ladies' Carpet Slippers, for house wear,
special at 25o a pair.
Ladies' Felt house shoes, fur bound, special
at$1 a pair.
Girl's Felt lined skating shoes, special at
$1.75 a pair.
Boys' Hockey Shoes, with ankle straps,
special at $1,75 a pair.
Children's Santa Claus Slippers, thick felt
soles, special at 25o a pair.
Children's Carpet Slippers, all sizes, special
at 2.5c a pair.
Special Christmas prices all through the
store.
sSEAFORTA
oKINNON
CO.
1131:13E -Tal_
CHRISTMAS GOODS.
During the past few months we have been making preparations for
Christmas trade. It has been our privilege, to show you handsome goods in the
•past, but never in the history of this store Have we shown such a grand display
of novelties as we do this year. With increased selling space, and an additional
number of assistants, our customers can do their shopping with more comfort,
and not be crowdedas formerly. The fact that we buy for spot cash, and sell
strictly for cash or produce, accounts for the following close prices:,
Children's handkerehiefs, fe,ney designs, at lc, 3c) and 53. Silk handkerchiefs, etn-
•
broidered corners, at 8o, 10c, 15o and 20c. Ladies' muelinhandkerchiefs, embroidered
lace edges 10; 15o, 20o and 25c. Ladies' hemstitched handkerchiefs at 60, 100 and 16c.
Men's white and colored brocaded and plain silk handkerthiefs at 20e, 25o, 40c, 50c 75o
and $1., Gents' neckwear, in all the novelties for the Chrlstmas"trade, at 15o, 25c, 40c
and 50c. Men's lined kid glovers' in black and colors, at 50c, 750 and $1. Men's lined
mocha gloves at 750, $1, $1.25 and $1.50. Men's Astrachaa gauntlets, black and grey,
at 90o and $1. Ladies' kid gloves in all the new shades, at 50c, 75e, $1 and $1.25. Ladies'
'caperines in Astrachan, electric seal, Thibet and combinations at $5, 88.50, $10, $15 and
$18.50. Ladies' ruffs- in opposum and marmot, at $1, $2 and $3.50. Golden draperies, in
new designs, at 10o and 15c. Art denims, in new and elegant designs, at 15c and 180.
Fancy watt silks in waist lengths, no two alike, at 50o, 750 and $1. -
Our space will not allow us to particularize our Linen D'Oylies, Pillow
Shams, Table Drapes, Sideboard Drapes, Tray Cloths, Chenille Curtains, etc.
O_A_S OZTM Za:ZIOM.
McKINNON & CO., BLYTH.
REE GIFT to ALL
Great Anniversary Sale.
From now till th,e 1st of Januaay, we celebrate our first year in the busi-
ness arena of Seaforth, and the 30th year in the County of Huron, We have
taken the purchase money out of the three large stocks bought within the year,
and can afford to be generous with those who have contributed, by their con-
stant patronage, tower's the success of our business venture here. Wa ask our
friends to keep their checks for bills purchased from now till Christmas, and re-
ceive in return a substantial proof of our good will and happy trade relations.
enjoyed by the firni in their different places of business throughout the county.
The R. B. Smith Dry Goods Co
Seaforth, Dungannon, Goderieh.
ecial Xmas Goods.
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Just received at the old stand, Santa Claus' Headquarters,
New .Books, new Cards, new Toys, new Perfumes, new Dolls,
new Games, new Baskets, new Brushes, new
Shaving Mugs,
And lots of other new things for old or young. In fact, if you; want suitable
presents for Ladies or Gentlemen, Boys or Girls, Children or Infants, you will
be best suited in variety and price at
LITMSDEN & WILSON'S
SCOTT'S BLOCK, MAIN STREET,
SEAFORTH, - 04tario.
CHRISTMAS
GOODS .
In recent years the custom of giving useless gif
time has been wisely changed, and now Christm
m.and that their purchases shall be useful as
Our stock combines both of these qualities, as
very reasonable in price. What more suitable
given to the men or boys than a good fur cep.
shirts, collars, gloves, etc, These are all use
item in our stock is of the newest and most u
and see our Christmas presents.
BRIGHT BR
. FUANISHE'RS, SE41?O_RTII,
s at Christmas
is shoppers de -
ell as pretty.
well as being
gift • could be
a tie, braces,
ul, and every
to -date, Call
LOCS WANTED. FRESH AR
The undersigned is prepared to pay the
highest cash price for any quantity of first -
Oats
SOFT ELM LOGS
delivered at the
Brucefield Saw & Stave Mill
Logs to be cut 11, 13 and 16 feet in
length. Will also buy timber by
measurement or by bulk in bush.
WM. AMENT, Seaforth.
167041
THE K1PPEN MILLS
Grist mill running night and day, and all
kinds of work done on the shortest notice.
First-class roller flour exchanged for wheat.
MIMMI) OOR1V.
On hand a quantity of good feed corn for.
sale at lowest prices.
LOG -S WANTED.
All kinds of first-class loge wanted at the
mill, for which the highest cash price will
Ile paid. Call and see us before disposing
of your logs.
JOHN McNEVIN, Kippen.
167041
THE
IVALS
THE
SEAFOR EL
TEA STO E
Just , arrived, the cele
Sanbourn coffees, also a ne
currants, prunes, dates, pee
kinds of nuts,—new shell
almonds. Allen's fresh
wiob. Honey of all **kinds,
sugar for baking purposes.
fancy biscuits and cream �o
and butter. 'All kinds of
apples, oranges, lemons
and all kinds of canned goo
hams, bacon and rolls, p
fresh lard. -
All kinds of China, Croc
ware for the holiday trade.
Wanted—fresh butter, eg
of poultry and dried apple
highest price will be paid.
A. G. A
SEAFOR
rated Chase &'
line of milieus*
s and flgs. All
d walnuts and
ider from Nor4
A good dark
All ,kinde of
as. Fresh egke,
reen and dried!
nd mincemeat4
Is. Also smoked'
in bacon and
ery and Glassi
s, and all kinde
, for which the
-LT
H.
Corner Main
and
Market Sreets
Seaforth,
Ontario.
icka
NSEIWakiltlf
The Largest
Dry Goods and
Clothing
Concern In
Four ounties.
NOUNC
• • ,-- FOR
E BIG
as
E MENT.
STORH.
;
We never get excited over doing big
will be the banner. month in our
close selling and. honest goods i
the ascent of large trade and
want every customer satisfied,
business and December
history. We find that
the only way to climb
healthy business, We
d do not rest short of
this mark. Now, for iChristmas time, we have prepared
for the people one of -the largest assortments and most
popular gifts for the season. Iit reading the different
items below, probably you will Old some that will fit in
place among the few, or many gifts you intend bestow-
ing;
A nice Silk, Waist -prices from
$1.50 to $5 per wacst.
A nice Ne'lw Dress -prices from $2
to $10 per dress.
A nice Ciepon Skirt -prices from
$1,75 to $5 per Skirt.
A nice pair of Kid Gloves -prices
75c, $1 and $1.25 per pair.
A dozen nice Linen Napkins -prices
from 75c to $4 50 per dozen.
A nice Linen Table Cloth -prices
from 25c to $1.50 per yard.
A. good warm Shawl Wrap -prices
from 75c to $5 each.
A nice Ladies' Fur Coat -prices from
$20 to $50 each.
81A6 enaiech.eFur Ruff-Price,s from 84k to
A nice Fur Cape-priceb from $8 t
$25 each.
A nice pair of Fur Gauntlets -prices
from $2 to $5 per pair.
A nice Collarette -prices from $2425
to $15 each.
A nice Embroidered Handkerchief -7 -
prices from Se to 50c each.
A nice.Initial Bah Handkerchief -
prices from 25c to 75e,each.
A nobby Lace Net Tie -prices from
25c to 75c each.
A. warm suit of Underwear -pries
from 50c to $3.50 per suit.
A good pair of Hose -prices frOm
25c to 60c per pair.
111A nice Persian Lamb Cap-priecs
from. $2.50 to $8.25 each.
A nice warm pair of Driving Mitts -
prices 80c to $1.25 per pair.
A nice white Fur Ruff for children-,
prices 25c, 35c and 45c each.
A nice Muff to match, at 25c each.
A fine Sideboard 0over-prices 17c
to 75c each.
A nice Tray Cloth -prices from 17c
to 50c each.
A nice nobby Jacket for Misses! or
Ladies' -prices from $2,50 to 87 --
special.
FATHER and
SON
U
Can be clothed correctly and com-
fortably from our stock, all ages and
sizes ar considered, and the boy or
ma.n wl4o cannot be fitted here must
indeed e an extraordinary individual.
There are hundreds of suits in -ea&
line to select from. The quality of
each is not average quality, but much
above i. The prices are adjustable to
fit any jockethook. Each dollar buys
value.
Menis good serviaeable Tweed Suits,
$4.75tb $10,00.
Goo4 Worsted Suits in Navy, Black
and Br wn, $5,45 to $10.00.
A fu
Veneti
price $
1 range of Worsteds, Clay or
n, Skirt Coats or Sacque Coats,
,00 to $12.00.
Chil rens' Suits in Brownie Styles,
three p eces, with sailor collars, Sizes
from. 22 to 26. Prizes special $2,00
to $4.50.
- Boy suits, sizes 28 to 33, Single
and D uble Breasted, in Tweed, Wor-
bted ad Serges, price $3.00 to 86,00.
You hs' suits, Sizes 32 to 35, Single
and DOuble breasted, made in Tweeds,
Worsteds and Serges, prices $4,50 to
$10.00,
Men's Overcoats, 200 in stock, in
Beave Freize, Worsteds and Tweeds,
in all 4izes, from 34 to 44, prices $3.50
$3.75 6.15, $7.00, $8.00, $0.25.
While we always like snow for Christmas, and
enjoy the merry sleigh b Ils,
01\1"- Ht.A.0111
whether we have snow or not, Christmas
only comes once a year, and we all feel the
inspiration of the time, and what we can
afford to give we generally give, and oft
times we are inclined t be more liberal
with ourselves, and aff rd something we
would not at other times This store will
be found a novel place t do your trading
for the holiday season.
WK. num') & co DIRECT
• IMPORTERS,
Opposite Town Building, Corner Main and Market St, Seaforth.