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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1901-02-01, Page 819 DEVONSH1R E. Devonshire is the name of a very auperior line of writing paper and envelopes which WO have just received. This paper possesses a beautiful velvet -sur- face -which makes wriling upon it a picaeure and for polite correspondence it'cromot be excelled. It °emu! in white and cream, both ruled and plain, but the great feature of DEVON, - SHIRE is the price. Ihis the equal if not the superior, to many other 'kande of paper which you pay 1.5c per quire for, while the price of DEVONSHIRE is but 10,e. Envelopes 10c per package! REMEMBER PAPST'S THE PLACE BOOKSTORE, SEAFORTH. DOMINION BANK. CAPITAL (Paid Up), - $1,500,000. REST, - - $1,500,000. SEAFORTH BRANCH, Main Street, Seaforth. A General Ban kin Business trans- acted. Farmers' Sale Notes collected, and advances made on same at lowest rates. Drafts sold on all points in Canada, the United States and Europe. , SAVINGS D E PART M ENT. —I nterest allowed on deposits of One Dollar and upward s. R. S. ffAYS, W. K. PEARCE, Solicitor anager. NEW RESOLUTIONS When you formulate your good resolu- tions for 1901 it will pay you to add this one, that you will buy your watches, clocks, jewelry, engagement _and wedding rings, silver and fancy goodelat Okunter's Jewelry Establishment, SEAFORTH. ManKer. W. R. COUNTER, W. N. WATSON'S AGENCY. NORTH MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH. ' DEALER IN___.„,„...sm& —FIRST CLASS SEWING MACHINES— H.qMOND AND WHITE Also sewing machine parts, supplies, needles, at- tachments and oil. All kinds of sewing maohinee repaired promptly, charges reasonable. General Fire and Llfe Insurance Agent. Only t3rst C'1888 companies repreirented. Agent for the Toronto General Trusts Corporation. Money advanced on itena and town property, at low rates of interfet, and ehargee low. 'VP_ 1NT. "i2cT.A.TEPOINT., NORTH MAIN ST., SEAFORTH, 1630 DON'T NEGLECT To write for our new catalogue if you are interested in the sele ,tion of the best school in which to train for business pursuit's The Central Business College, Toronto, employe eleven regular teachers, owns 60 typewrit- ing machines and uses 20 splendid rooms in its work. Its courses are thorough and practical and its students and graduates aro in strong demand. Winter term from Janu- ary 2nd. Enter any time after that date. We also give splendid courses! By Mail for those who cannot attend our school. All particulars cheerfully given. Central- Business College, TORONTO, W. If. SHAW, Principal. Yonge and Gerrard sts., Toronto. 1586-52 Grand Trunk Railway One way 2rad class apecial Excursions will be run weakly during February, March and April to pointe in Menitoba, Minnesoto, Montana, North Dakota, Idaho, Washing- ton, Oregon and Britiah Columbia, choice of routes via Chicago or North Bay. All part - lee of two or more assisted to Stratfordiand baggage consisting of wearing apparel ,pas- ' sed Customs for points in the Western States. Full particulars on application. t W. SOMERVILLE, Ageint Commercial Building, SEAFORTH. 1p45 Prepare For Good Situations By Taking a Course the pco/yr/v.44 STRATFORD, ONTARIO. A school well known from one 'end of Can- ada to the other for its superior work. We - place many of our students in good eitua- tions. Students admitted each week.. Handeome catalogue free. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal, • 4444-62 OPTICAL GOODS How about a pafr of spectael4 for a Xmas preastuat to some of your friends who may need thena You can pur- chase them now and after ,Xrnas we will examine their eyes and change glaeses free of charge. DALYTHE OPTICAN AND JEWELLER SEAFORTH. —One of Fullarton's most worthy resi- dente died in Toronto last week, in the per- son of Mrs, Willows, widow of the late John Willows, who died some years ago. The remains were brought to Carlingford, on Friday last, and interment took place the same day in Union cemetery. Deceased was over 80 years of age, and came to Carling- ford from Onendaga, in , the early fifties, having bean married in, the latter- place. She resided on lot 5, concession 7, Fuller- ton, up to the time of her hueband's death, when elle went to St. Catharines, to live with a daughter, Mrs. I aniel Heathering. After this also went to T ronto, and Btayed with another daughter, Mre. Beten One aud four daughters rvive, DISTRIOt MATTERS; She *itVoit &IP:41110r Acc[DENT, —The Brussels Post of last week saye Thuriday afternoon, vvhile workiug on the boiling pan at the 'rater - prise Salt Works, A. D. McKay, o Sea - forth, met with an accident that migh have had fatal results., The head of an old rivet that was being cut off flew with violent force striking him on the cheek and plow- ing Its way into his jaw. A physici it was soon summoned the wound was dr seed. Mr. ItIcKay is getting along nicely, b will probably feel the effects of the aocid nt for some time to come. A LITERARY IAND MUSICAL EVEN NO.— On the Monday evening following tl e mondvilte anniversary, February 4th Miss. H. I. Graham will give readiegs of h r own poeme, under the auspices of the W man's Foreign Missionary Soeiety. The pr gram- me will be varied by a recitation by rs. J. C. G ieg, a. sho t addrees by- Rev. F. H. Lark'n, and cho oe selections from s me of the b et voesdiste. The meeting corn mem at 8 'cleat sharp. In a criticism on "Op - port nity,", one of Miss Graham's oems, Prete sor Clarke of Trinity Univereity says: - "I hi ve read your lines with much i terest and leasure. 'The idea seems to be an ex - cello t one, embodied in very eh rming verse . I wish I knew of any way is mak- ing i public." • VFRT Sere—The following despate from St. homes, dated January 28th, ap eared in th daily papers of Tuesday : J, H. MoG ary, M. A., mathematical ma ter of the ollegiate Inetitute, this city, die from the e acts of ,pneumonia, on Saturday night. The tudents speak of him in the ighest prais , and admired him both as a m n and a tea her. The deceased was 36 y ars of age, nd leaves a wife and tbree chil ren to mour his untimely end, twin babies being born the day previous to his eleat . He was oneidered one of the best math mati- cians in Ontarios' Mrs. MeGeary was Miss McL ughlineof St. ThomaA, and is a sister of M (Dr.) Smith, now of Brockvil e, and form rly of Seaforth. While Dr Smith re- sided in Seaforth, Mrs. MeGeary Was a frequent visitor here, where she had many frien, s who will feel the sincerest sympathy for h r on account of her very sad bereave- ment Dr Calif of M two native of this town, being a daughter of Mr. J. M 'Martin and a cousin of the Messrs. Mann, of Tuckersmith. The paper. allud- band, nd a s be - was . M. e to City, here t by vis - d in . epeat turn- ing 1.st the cancer ha made great he dway and she has been failing fait! She was an indef tigable church tiorker, a conseie Christian woman, a 1 faith el wife. The ho by her demise and th its sYmpathy to the b affliction," t, CA RNI VAL. —T seasqn was held on t day evening last, ai weat er of the previ g od condition. tend rice, a number collet a -ie. The band that dded materially skatere. In the draw spectators, J.__ Currie the lhoky number and Manner McDaugall Bible to make it a su gratulated on the r pleased to do anythin pleasure of his Patron moat! [thoroughly ap Thedollowing is a list Lad ies' cos tume,-- 1 s t, Mrs. Meredith and Linda 'Annie an McDougall and Alm Soole. Genie' costu tInd, A. Archibalth —Is , J, Currie ; 2nd Ang s Kennedy. Alice Campbell. S Clar e. , ;D IN CA LIFORN1A , —We learn by a 'mitt paper cif the death there re ently, s. George Sherman, after an illn sa of ears of cancer. The deceased as a ed te daug fathe mg r the daughter of our fellow townaman Martn. Mrs: Sherman and family ca Port Jalif wher her a ited April the t says : " Deceased leaves a hu ter, three brothers, two sisters to survive her, all but the Mete sidents of Port Angeles. Sh ngeles in 1891, from Sonoma rnia, and have sines) resided she counted her friends aim°, .quaintances. T o years ago eh specialist in Sa hist was again ip but without Yr ompe wail. deco a led to Since r ving mother c is sadly et community e reeved in the h • TIIE FARMERS' IN. TITUTI Meetings under the uspic Huron Farmers' Insti ute, the town hall, Seaforth, on The afternoon meetin one o'clock and will be Glendenning, of Man Ewing, of Drayton, a of Whitby. The sub each Of these speakers vertieement which ap issues, of Tim EXPOS good speakers, and, be ng a . farm work in all its ranc they are talking about rom ence. In the evenin , add delivered by the' -ea e ep Smith will give a mo t int " Domestic Economy,' whi alike interesting to la les f country. These meeti gs a the public and ladies ill be at the afternoon as ell a, meeting. At the eve ing mission fee of ten ce ts w gentlemen, but ladies w 11 be meeting, in addition to he a speakers, there will be an 1 iota programme, in w ich beet amateurs, includin Mr. will take part. An in not been held in Seafor for the reasoe that w they were not attended. not, be said of the comi farmers of the district, wit, sons and daughters, and man people will attend th se n will have a crowded house and evening. Seaforth in everything else, let i also. • —The other meetings held ris follows s at Va Hensel!, on Thursday '; day ; Dashwood, on Sa. in the township of Ste ing Tuesday. I • DIED IN THE NORTH VEIT. —We taice the following from the Spec ator of Moo Northwest Territory, of December 27t will be read with mela °holy intere many of our readers : ' The grim has been at work amo get ns again t is time the victim being M , Robert Tra inair, jr. The deceased had b en ailing at times for some years, and ha conIsulted. s veral doctors at different time . No one of hom thought there was anyth'ng seriously rong with him. About two weeks ago 8 Was taken worse than usual, nd Dr. Ste moon Was called in, and advis d him to go o the WinniPeg hoepital. Th day was set for him to , go, but he got rapidly wore l)rs. Stephenson and Ca ter were cal attend irn. They wer able to affo tli lief, bu expressed grave doubts as to corery. He died on Sat rday evening being u conscious for t 0 days. `,H tious nd a ieken tends, UT Of e first carnival pf the e skating rink oin Fri - d despite the mild us days, the lc was here was a la ge at - of 'whom w re in was there als , and to the pleasure f the ng contest UMW g the of Harpurhe , held carried off the prize. did' everythin pos. cess, and ia to e 'con- sult. • He is lways that will add o the and we are sur they reciate his' kin nese, of the prize wi nerse eight yoang adies, eid, Misses Et a and Lily Roberts, etude Reid ; 2nd, Belle ee—lst, M. I3e nett ; onto' condo oo twine, George Cardn and Jarboe comic, Miss ecial prizt,—C arks MEETI s of the ill be h ueaday will comme addreased by lla ; ' le Jam )1 d Mr . J. L. cots cl be ta ere given in ts eared in the la TOR. They a quainte es, kno arsenal e eeses w akers. resting t ch shou Cir. tow re all o made w s the e eeting '11 be e -free, dresses terestin everal Will M titute meet' h fo a long en hey we - W hope th g o o, but th their of the eetings, oth aft enerally ahead i is be of t e series na n Wed n ville, o hen, ca•— South Id in next. ce at r. H. a Mc.. mith, en by e ad - t two e all with what eerie 11 be Mrs. lk on el be and en to lconne ening n ad, arged t this f the I10118 - f our Leod, g - has time, here s will at the item, owns-. o we rnooir ahead this ill be sday ; Fri- , and S ipka, on the ficillow- omin, . It t by ea er , and ed to d re - is re- ef ter • forty-four years old, and 'was bore; in E lin burgh, &Wand. He came with his friend to Blyth, Ontario,,in 1873, and isettled this distr et in 1882, baying been 000 of th pioneer s Were. He will. be greatleemisse from our inidet, where his genial marine and livel humors did great deal to hel make m ay an evening'e entertainmen pleasane. A wife and mix children alre, lef to -mourn the loss of a kilid husband an father. Ihey have the sincierest sympathy of the whole country side. Mre. Traquair!, sr., who has beep very ill, is now around again, althongh very weak. She is bearing up bravely' under the sad lose which she has sustained., The, funeral took place today, at Beaver Rapids ctemetery." CURLIN 1. —The primaries for the-Weetern Ontario tankard were played at St. Marys, on Tuesiday, °rho only clubs competing were St. [Marys, Stratford and Seaforth. In t ' the first, draw Stratford got the bYe, and ,St. Mar s beat Seaforth by 15 shots. In the fine s Stratford beat St. Marys by 20 shots. 'Two rinks from Seafoith went to Stratford yesterday, to compete in the On. tario Association's matches being held in that city', oli • . AN C LI/ FRIEND 11EARD FROM. —M r. Peter Stewart, an old Huronite, writing from Lengdon, North Dakota, on January 19th, 8 ya : " The fall ivies one of the wettest we have ever had out here, and it Wa8 a very difficult matter to save the orop. In fact, ,here were thousands of bustiels of grain that Were fit for, nothing hilt teed, on account of being threshed too ' wet and heating ir the bin. This damp grain being shipped c own to Minneapolis had a ruinous effect on the pricee up here, for there was 80 much -damp wheat sent down that the buyertr there did not care to handle any from this section of the country. However, the moat of the poor grain was sold before -New Yee -s, and the prices have improved somewhat since then. We have had a very stormy ilvinter so far, vrith a groat deal of snow, but no excessive cold. The week after NeW Years was the only real cold weather: we had, the thermometer droppiug to 38 below zero _for a few days. Wo are alvrays ',pleased to tie& Tux Exeosvron, and desire to oe kindly remembered to all old Huron friends." Mr. Stewart has erected a large, new bank barn during the past 800111181'. • , new RS.—Highest cash price for raw furs at Ja Leon's Tannery, Egmondville. 1726x4 BARO 1N.—A brand new made-to-order Portia! d utter for sale. MOD & Witsorr, IIardware Merzhant , Seaforth. 17104f , A big discount on all wedding presents. John Landeborough, Seaforth„ 1723-1 Chart e Boole will be found 'in the old stand Estate ilf r son Brom. Tinehop, ready to do all kinds of repair! g and new vork. Call and see him up- stairs, fro -at entrance between Hardware Store and Papet's B cm Store. 1727.4 ANNUAL MEETINO.—The annual meeting of the share ciders of the Seaforth Turf Club has been 'postpone until Monday nikht. The meeting will be held in 0 nine's hall at 8 o'clock sharp. As officers 'are to be looted and other inimrtant bueiness trans- acted, a a'ge attendance is desired. J. ()minx°, President ; M. BRODERICK, SCOretary. 1729-1 MID overshoes per cent Feb 4th t Seatorth. VOlun a me.r.bor WINTER SALE of shoes, rubbers, trunks, valises„etc. All next week 10 night diecount otI everything in the store only. W. H. Willis, boots and shoes, 1729.1 eers of '66, Attention !—Wanted, of the Seaforth volunteers, who was out in '66, and who remembers Wm. Bremner, who came from Wroxeter to °Acrid' to join the Company, and afterwards went to Thorold cramp. Please write to Ti E .EXPO8iTOR, Switortb, , and oblige—AN 01,1) COMRAI8. 1729 3 -We are not in the combine. JOhn Land• caber' ugh, Seaforth, 1729-1 -K est c Fres tetsEirs Seaforth, pay the high- sh pr ce for bides, oheep akin. and poultry'. herring every week. 'Phone No, 18. 1729,tt find goo ' investment at 5 per cent. interest, pay- sipoo,any person with that amount can able alf wady. Apply at this ofliae. 1729x1 H us s furnished for newly married per- son- t re need prices, and time given to suit pirr- ehas re. chn Landsboroug, Seaforth. 1729.1_ table many us. the lost() E. KI A week forth AN of t s of me. d of g, Eee—Roll butter 22o. How chari- OSC who have time to make an individual custorne a, to speak so profeesionally of ay according to the light we have, -You do f your ligiat is dim, turn on the battery, endeavoring to be a shade for oure. G. 1729 tf fine selection in parlor sets to hand this at reduced prices. John Landsborough, Sea. 17294 • 'L CAL BRIEFS.—The many friends of Mrs. Jarnse Beattie, who has been ill for the past couple of weeks, will be pleased te lear0 th t she is improving and is now en - II tirelY o t of danger.—Rev. F. H. Larkin conduct d anniversary services in Kippen on Sunday last, Rev. S. Acheson, of Kippen, taking /1 r. Larkin's place in the Presby- terien c urch here.—A man named Milne, a phtern maker at the fouesdry, met with a pain ul ccidetit on Saturday last. While wor ing at a lathe, he, in some manner, got his I ft and oatight in the machinery and had co ple of !igen taken off.—Mesers. Ken ed Brothers have had a telephone plao d i their ehiep, It is No. 18.—The hockey tch on the rink, on Saturday night, in he town league, between the Col- legiate Ie titute team and the Eginondville boys], resin ted in a victe y for the Collegi- the heat mes of the eason. The next ate teal y a; score of 4 o 2. It was one of match) in, he Huron hoc ey series will be played on, the virile rere on Monday even - Inge ebri ary llth, bet een Goderich and Seaf rth. As these tea s aie the strongest in t, e le ue, add as th re is conaiderable rive ry b ween the two e ms, a good game may be lo ked for.—Th riends from To- rok , St. Thomas and eter, who have been visiti g Mr. and M s. Edward McFaul for severs} weeks, have returned to their resp ctive homes, and Mrs. Philpott, of Orris a, a d other frie ds will be their gues a for three or , four weeks.—Mr. and Mrs. Pat ek Gibber's, f Marnoch, East Wa anos , were in this icioity this week visit ng fr ends and atte ding the marriage of rs. GI bon's Sister, lissillyan, of Mc - Kill p.--- In James Mur ay, sop -in-law of Mr. Alex. Scott, ef, this own, and who re- side in L ndon, has gon to the old country to p rcha e gooda for th, firm with which he i empl yed.—Miss M, Keeler, of Zurich, is in tewn this Week, t e guest of Miss Mende rtwein,—The leighing has been laid goo during the p st week and a Iot of wood, rain and ot er farm products have been brought into t Wis. It has been one of the busiest weeks siace New Years. —Miss Se tt, of ,Hrampt n, is teaching in the Oolleg ate Inatitute a a substitute for Mrs, Kirkman, who, al hough recovering, is not yet ble to resume her dutiee.—Rev. Mr. Shaw of Egmcindvil e, who has,been so serieusly i 1, is impeovin , and we hope to see fiim ar und again eoo .—Miss Stephen- son, of Cli ton, isi tbe gu st of Mrs. M. Y. Mcfeean t is wee ' d. Mi ---8 Watt, of Guelph, addressed a meet n of la tea in the Mettle - diet churc on Vednes ay . afternoon last on Leper lission work. A union meettng of ttie Christian Endea or and Epworth League soeietiee was held in the Presbyteri- an church ion Tuesday e ening last.—Miss Hamilton, of London, is in town, the guest of Mrs. l'rnest Fox.— short memorial will be he d in St. Thom 8' church on Sat - II, service on behalf of our 1 te beloved Queen urday morning at 10 o'cl ck. If there is no other eervice in the town the rector invites all citizens to j2in with h last tied tribute of reapers —The mayor hats issued asking the oitizerts to obs " public day of mourning beloved Queen," by closin busibess until 1 o'clock p. .desieing to do so may a serviees where they are meeting of the shareholde Turf Club has bents postp night, at 8 o'clock. The held in Cardno's1 ball. desirous that a large num m in paying this to deperted merit. his proclamation rve Saturday as a for the loss of our their places of m., so that those tend the church eld—The ,annual a of the Seaforth ned until Monday meeting will be b is particularly er will attend, as HURON XPOSITOR important business and the ere will be before the AnInie McKinney, of B Ea, ber grandmother's, Mrs any friends of Mies M erly of this town, will thr ehe has recently pa b e examination at St, o edo, being awarded 0 per cent. in all ou s received here Thur a intelligence of the d h t morning, of Mrs. . Smith, for several year e forth. Mrs. Smith a eke with la grippe, death. election of offi- meeting.—Miss is visiting at atherlancl.—The rgaeet Kehoe, for - be sleased to learn se a very credit- inoent hospital, o ors and making je tie—A telegram d y conveying the oath, in Toronto, on mith, wife of Mr. J. s a resident of been ill for eoure hi h was the cause Londe ors —Rev. Mr: CO ermon on Sunday ev umber joined tha ohu ,on the sick list 1st ampbell is at preeent • grippe.—Quite a n unwed of the late Joh on Monday last.—M turned after visiting been very low.—Mr. a pent Sunday with f Whitley is visiting f presente—Mies L. You iug friends in Dungann • MO NOTES.—The numb grippe and other ailm Miss Annie Agen Thomas.—W. Miohie i Clegg and Dames shi from Belgrave, on Mo Plenty of snow now f P. Phin, the well Shropshire sheep, died peler, on Thursday e He will be greatly county, being a well wao 60 yeare of age. Morris', is employed o Mr. Joseph Smith and la grippe • also Alex. double wedding on the dey. Further particul • Var NOTES, —His Lords ued instructions to clergymen throughout special memorial servie beloved Queen, shall evening, A divine s be held in St. John's c p. m., on Saturday Cairns is all in amil Caps° is a bouncing bat --Mr. Will Beaty and meved here' this wee welcome them both Naughton, of Clinton, er, Mr. John McNau Mts. S. C, Rathwell is hope to see her aroun est is visiting friend week.—Mrs. John Mc riends in London and b ro. el nd completed his ni 0, after which a oh. -7 -Mr. Wm. Lyon re enten-Mr. James '11 ith an attack of Or attended the Ella, of Harlock, lolierizie has re - is mother, who has d re. J. Woodman len 0 here.---Mias G. ien 0 in Clinton at g at present visit - 8. • aid up with la nt is very great,— as returned to St. im proving. —Masers. pe a car of Iambs da of this week.— ✓ leighing.—James kia wn breeder of at the Grange, Hes- eni g of last week. mi sed in Waterloo no n resident. H6 iohie, formerly of Mr. Phin's farm,— ifi! are both ill with u sell, 7th line.—A 7te line next Mon - is, later on. a lip the Bishop has th English church th diocese that a memory of err e eld on Saturday rvi an therefore, will ur,b, Varna, at 6:30 eve iing.—Mr. J. T. s hese days. The y hey at his house. is Oster, Anna, have from Ethel. We —Miss Maud Mc - s v siting her broth - ht n this week.— on h'e sick list. We soon.—Miss Lottie at Hills Green, this au hton is visiting 'ha ham. Eth DOTS,—Miss Melies he conservatory of m eek.—Quarterly servi he Methodist churc °ruing next.—Robert tlending the dairy London and visiting hi an.—John Slemmoo h oir a month with A. R. .ohnnie has a good sit Manitoba, for March , sop is confined to the di —Our new merchant, noW ready for business sister left. this week fo na,—John Watt, of Dakota, is visiting her master Spence is confi a grippe. A eri returned to sic at Toronto last es will be held in here on Sunday Ba it spent last week en' convention at b ether in Michi- s ikon a position 5 ith, of Stratford. ati is at Carberry, st. Principal Dole us with la grippe. M McDonald, is m, Beatty and ir home at Var• Cr okaton, North at present. —Post- ed tb the heuse with th Chisel u st. i !You'll find every 013 of 'their Ready -to - Wear Suits looks m re ollars than the dollars asked of you to ow it. You may buy a suit mint any her With some kind of a fit, but when t c mes to buying clothing that will t the season, fit, the puree, fit every tylish occasion, it's wise to go to The E MeFaul Co's Sea - 1729 1 folfth. ADDRESS AND PRE. ENT ATIO1*.Z.—A large number of the memb re and adherents of Chiselhurat Presbyterian • ohurch assembled at the home of Mr. ohri McLean, of the -12th concesaion, on Fri ay 'evening last, and Ipresented him with a beautiful couch and . 'an:eight-day clock, an M a. McLean with anlextension table, as ali ht recognitien of Me.. McLean's servi?e • a leader of the heir. Mr. McLean, in 'fitting terms, briefly eplied to the accomp nyirg address, read y, Miss Mary Morr son,! teacher. Short daresses were also d livered by Rev, W, M, Martin and M ,. Henry Horton. tfter partaking of an eX, eellent teaeprovided yl the ladies of the cgtigregation, the bal. nee of the evening was ispent in music, games and other social rnuoements. zuri ti. LEA VINO Tows.—H ve disposed of my 1 induces, must give possesSion 18th of February. ny of my old customers yviShin bar ains in hard - e re, etovea and tinware ShOuld cot ail to call and °cure what they need. 0. ISsal lb. 1 NOTES.—We have thin w ek to recnir7d27-t4he death of lane of our oldest and moat highly esteemed residents, in the erson of Mrs. F. emuth, which sad eVen took place on unday last. The decease was 60 years of e and had resided in his vicinity for early forty years'. The emains were in- t rred in the Brownso line cemetery on ciesday last.—Mr. Dennis Derstein, of . ithigan, and two of his lateen attended e funeral of their m ther.—Rev. C. S. 'nkbeiner has closed t e pecial services. hey were very succes fu , and the efforte the worthy pastor er crowned with ecess.—Ice hauling is n rder these days. Mr. Peter Lamont Sh'p ed a car load of e he stopped off at r mpton and at - i tle to Toronto last e k . On his way ded Mr. F. Kibler's nn'vereary dinner. reports a good time. There were re- p sentatives present fro;i Zurich, Dash- wo d, Milverton, Berlin a d Brampton.— J! A. Williams & 0 ,, gut.. enterprising riii lers, have been mak ngl large shipments o ill feed to Montreal. • . R. HIGGIBN9111, Bereuficee edij,Notary Public, C nveyanoer, Fire and Life ns ranee agent. Any a bunt of money to loan at lowest current rates of tenet, on first-class farm s eu ity. All kinds of nveyanoing work done ell and cheaply.- At me every morning and ednesday of eaoh ek. Several good farms for sale. 157 1h1,IEFS.—Mrs. Alex. J hnson, Hayfield ad, Stanley, is at peese t visiting her d lighter, Mrs. Woods, 't t. Helens.—Mr. J hn McAndrew, of .Fa go, North Dakota, 8 a of Mr. McAndrew, w o in the early d ys wielded the rod in sc ool motion No. 1 I, Stanley, is now visitng friends on the B yfield road.—Miss M rr y, of Westmin- s er, is this week the gue t rtf Mr. and Mrs. S ivers, at the manse.— r. Barclay, in- s eater for the linron nd Erie Loan and 5 vings Company, called on B. R. Higgins, o Wednesday.—Miss A ie Ro88, of belan- c ester, vsas this week letting her sister, re. Wm. Berry, Londo rped.—The many Wends of Mr. John B rge will regret to le rn that he yet keeps uite poorly—Mr. rre Plewes is again ab e tie be around.— T e sleighing is making things quite lively t is week, every one apparently taking ad- ✓ ntage of the good readei to get their team - in done.—A regular old fashioned tea- m eting and entertainment ill be held in t e Methodist church, on 11- onday evening, F bruary 4tb.—bfr, Sawers preached in Eg- mendville, on dressed a me evening. Wit attending to t tion, our mini Peter MoGreg time, although yet fully recov to see him aro ert Watson, o charted the M road. This f own farm and gives him e fin $4,525 for it. Sabbath afternoon, ind ad - ting in Kippen on Monday helping his neighb rs and e wants of his own c ngrega. ter is kept very bus .—Mr. r, who hae been ill -f r sem° able to get around, as not red. His many frielids hope led all right eoon.—Mr. Rob - the London road, h a pur• 'Chutney farm, on t e Mill rm butte on Mr. atson's 's very convenient to im and e farm of 200 acres. ge paid • Lumley. A GOOD Tr, s.—The young peoplci of the school in sec ion No. 10, Ueborn , intend giving an up.to-date concert in thei school on Friday, February 8th. A go d pro- gramme is be'ng prepared, which s all. con- siorof home a d other talent. Th comic singer, M. Vi cent, of Exeter, will be presi ent to,. give he latest comedies oth in speech and sobg. • Sodom. DoTs.--Th4 question " Which is the greatest oivilizer, the pen or the sword," which has been agitating mankind from time immernerial, was finaily settled on Wednesday evening last, by the Sodom Ora- torical Club, when after a long and:spirited discussion, in was 'decided that the pen is better adapted to elevate a man i morally and intellectually than all the edgedtools in the universe.n--Miss Annie Ching, of Mani. toba, is visiting friends in and around Sodom.—Mr. John Ford, of the town line, Hay, is suffer ng from an_attack of' inflam- i atory rheum tism.—Mr. Allen, the blind man, intends ,orgtsnizing a senior league in Sodom. • Eketer. J. G. STAIIBURY, B. A., (late with 'Me• Oartby, Osier & Torento,) Barrister, Convey. /weer, Notary. Money to loan. Offices lately oo. oupled by Collins & Stanbury, over O'Neil's Bank, Exeter, Ont. 168441 BRIEF:S.—Hugh Speakman attended the county council at Goderich lase week.—A number of Liberals from here attended the meeting at Heusall on Tuesday.—B, S. O'Neil has been laid up since Sunday, but is reported recovering.—Jessie Alexander and Miss Sellery, of Toronto, are expected here next month. The literary board are bring- ing them.—Mesers. Ross & Taylor have the bricks ou hand for their new planing mill, to be built thie spring.—Mr. Arthur Kemp has been promoted from the Molson's Bank here to the position of teller at Owen Sound. Me. Martin, of Montreal, takes his place here.—On Saturday, at 2 o'clock p,m,, there will be a union memorial service, held in Trivitt Memorial church here, in honor of our late beloved Queen, All the places of business' will be closed from 2 till 4 o'clock. All the ministers in town will take part -in the service, and the public both from corm - try and town are invited. Hills Green. HAPPENINOS.—Mr Henry Reichert is busi- ly engaged hauling sand for the erection of a foundation under his barn.—Mr. and Mrs. James Wanlese, of Varna, visited friends in this vicinity recently.—Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Forrest spent a few days visiting friends in Stephen.—Miss Lottie Best spent a few days at F. Stelek's this week.—Mrs. W. Parsons, of Goderich township, is the guest of hereon Robert,—Mr Wm. Vanhorn and wife were visiting at C. Troyer's. A SURPRISE Pawns—Last Tuesday even- ing the members and adherents of the Methodist church here assembled at the home of Mrs. Wm. Curry and preseuted her daughter, Mrs. Alex.,Forrest, with a hand- some couch and rocking chair, accompanied by a suitable address which was read by Rev. G. Long. In a few words Mrs. For- rest thanked them for their gift. After the presentation, all repaired to the dining hall, where a supper had been provided by the good ladies of the congregation. After supper,music and soeial games were indulged in for the remainder of the evening, at the end of which time all departed for their homes, feeling that a very enjoyable even- ing had .been spent. Mrs. Forrest has faithfully dieoharged her duties as organist for over 4 years, which position she has re- signed and Miss C. A. Troyer has taken her place. • Greenway. SABBATH SCHOOL °THURS.—At the busi- ness meeting of the executive of Boston Methodist Sabbath school, held last week, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : , Superintendent, R. Hutch- inson ; assistant -superintendent, John Sher- ritt ; secretary, Mac WilsOn ; aseistant- secretary, Biesa Sherritt ; treasurer, James Wallis • librarian, Sophia Young ; organist, Mac Wilson ; assistent•organiats, Maud Stelfer and Tessie Turner ; chorister, Wil- bert Young ; collector, John Wallis • teach- ers, 1st class, Mrs. A.M. Wilson • 2n'd class, Mrs. Henry Wickert, jr. ; 3rd cia,ss, Mrs. R. Webb ; 4th claes Mre. R. English • 5th class, Mr. James *anis • 6th class, 'Mrs. John Sherritt ; 7th class, idnJernes Young ; 8th class. Mr. A. M. Wilson ; assistant teachers, J. Turner, R. Webb, Mrs. -Wallis, Mrs. Faille ; superintendent of home class department, Mrs. A. M. Wilson ; secretary - treasurer, Teesie Turner • visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherritt, M. Huechinson 'Mrs. Fos- ter, Mre. Wallis aad Mrs. A. Wileon. A pleasing feature of the occasion was the presentation of an address to Mr.John Sher- ritt, M. P., who had been superintendent for three years, and who has now retired. The address warmly commended Mr. Sher- ritt's zeal in the interests of the (school, mentioning the fact that not once during his three years' eervice in the superintend- ent's chair, had he been absent or late. • Hullett. MID WINTER SALE of shoes, rubbers, overshoes, trunks, valises etc. All next week 10 per cent straight discount' on everything in the store Peb 4th to Oth only. W, Willis. boots and shoes, Seaforth. , 1729.1- However good the made-toorder cloth- ing there are some men; young and old, who refer to get their clothing Ready -Made. erhaps it'a the price. However, they are entitled to their choice, and if it's a Ready - To -Wear suit then The E. McF1a7u219.C1o., Seaforth, want to sell you it.. One thing their garments with these for which a tailor they would have you do is this : compare as/kDsBtAwTRieeotFhemirRp.r Jicoeils mILLS. —On Satur• day morning last there passed away, as a result of paralysis, one of the pioneers of Hullett township, in the person of Mr. John Mills, at the age of 62 years. Deceased was born in Hemmingford township, Hunting- don county, Quebec, in 1838, and was one of a family of three sons and two daughters. In - 1850, the parents, brothers and one sister removed to Ontario, settling in Mc- Killop township. About the year 1861, de- ceased bought lot 5, concession 14, Ilullett, then a dense wilderness, from the Canada Company. He married Mies S. A. Brig- ham, of Hullett, in 1866, and by great per- severance and economy they succeeded in making their farm one of the most corn- fortable homes in Hullett township. Be- eidee his beautiful home, deceased was also the posseesor of additional 400 acres of land. In religion he was a staunch Methodist, being steward and class leader for many years, and was always ready to give his assistance and means to further the ends of the same. By the death of Mr. Mills, the Methodist church and community have lost a true friend and helper. In politics he was a strong Conservative. The funeral took place from, his late residence on Monday lest to the Blyth Methodist church, where a very appropriate and impressive service was conducted by Rev. William Penhall, pastor FEBRUARY I. 1.901. o 003 church, assisted by Rev. A. W. eve , pastor of Walton Methodist church. i T m urn his loos, deceased leaves, besides h s idow, two sons and four daughters. r. ilia was a kind husband and a loving f the , and to the widow, children, rola- t'vee and friends much sympathy is extend - e in their hour of bereavement, 1 • iearquhar. W en we heard the clever house keeper 37 t at pie crust was a combinatien offiour, ort ning, water and knack, it made us in 1 of The E. McFaul Co., Seaforth. heyleither have the knack of selecting the p opeir sorts of boys' clothing, or the knack li e ith the designers and manufacturers 13 o th suits they sell. At any rate you must g to them for the "Nattiest" boy's Mit 8 OW . 1729 1 A ISURPRISE.—On Wednesday night of last week, a number of young people from t e !vicinity of Hurondale and Thames oa drove to the home of Mr, W.J. Vance a d amily, After being made welcome by t e ost and hostess all repaired to the par - 1 r, here the evening was spent in social c at and games, After thanking Mr. and re. Vance for their hospitality they all ✓ pa red to their respective homes at an e rl hour in the morning, feeling well pleas- e w th the evening's amusement. N tEs,—The Hibbert and Usborne Fire I su &nee Company will bold their annual ee ng in the public hall in this place on on ay, February 4th.—The shareholders th hall held their annual meeting on atu day night °fleet week, and they all a em, well satisfied with the year's profits. -1 r, m. Towers delivered 40 export cattle o T ursday of last week at 5 cents a pound. his is a good price, and it shows that the f rm r who feeds cattle during the winter 1 m king hay while the sun shines, Mr. ow re buys nothing but the best and hay - g ad his stables supplied with everything p -t -date, he feeds in a very scientific ;way d o makes good profits and quick re- rn —Mn. *Arm. Stewart has recently urc 'lased a new piano from Mr. Islartin, of xet r. Mr. Stewart and family are very f i nd of music, and • consequently they ef r the piano to the organ.—Mr. ob rt McDonald and his sister, Mrs. homes McCurdy, were at Toronto last eek, attending the funeral of their unman r ed aunt, a sister of their mother.—Do not f rget the Lumley school concert to -night _( riclay). It will be a treat for a small fee. 8 8 0 1 a I 1 Cromarty. M D WINTER SALE of shoes, rubbers, o 'ere oee, trunks, valises, etc, All next week 10 p r c nt straight discount off everything in the store I' b. th to 9th only. W. H. Willis, boots and shoes, 8 afo Ma. 17i9.1 R ADY TO -WEAR SUITS.—They areatrong- 1 c arachteriatic of the E, McFaul Co s. Store, Seaforth. The sort that are perfect in style—and in fit. One of their leaders is a serviceable tweed suit at $5, other styles up te $12. This store sells Suits and Over - c ate that have the style'and hang equal to t e est custom tailor's productions. If y u' e bought from this ttore you'll buy a ai ; if you haven't, begin now, 1729 1 R TIRING.—At the la,st meeting of Strat- f rd resbytery, Rev. Peter Scott resigned h's astorate of the Presbyterian church h re and applied to be placed on tbe aged a d nfirni ministers' fund of the church. ev. Mr. Scott has been the faithful and loV d pastor of this congregation for about 3 ye re, and during that time he has seen an changes in people and things. He h s ell earned bin retirement, and hie num- eeou friends will wish that he may be long spar d to enjoy the freedom and ease which retie ment from active work will permit. SA .—It is with feelings of sincere sorrow that e learn of the sad death of Mary Al- len, eloved wife of Mr. Scott Barr, It is jest little over a year since Mr. and Mrs. Barr wore married, and just when hopes IS seeq to aspire and earthly joys are matur- ing, nuddenly death casts a gloomy shadow. She leaves behind her to mourn her loss a you ' husband and little daughter, 'only a few aye old when its mother pained away. Her emains were followed to their last rest- ing lace in Staffa cemetery by a, very large cone urse of sorrowing friende, on Thursday of la t week. first right Co's. NV CENTURY POINTER-S.—Make your purchases of Spring Dry Goods at the trading place—that's the E. McFaul Store, Seaforth. Economic goodness has een the constant ambition of this store and will continue to be so. Prices will be Wet ars low as goodness grants and as high es fir t -class workmanship requires. 1729.1 Mr. SENTATION.—After the departure of times Lockhart to the coUlity of Hast- ings, where he is engaged in the lumber busi ess, the members of the Sunday echo 1 of Duff's church forwarded to him a pie e of jewelry accompanied by an ad- dress' The address set forth the regret felt by the members of the school of which Mr. Lockhart had, for many years, been the repl :to this kindly act on the part of his ) faith ul and efficient superintendent. In former pupils, Mr. Lockhart wrote, thank- ing them, and expressed Ms thorough op- precietion of the gift and the spirit whiele prompted it, and expressed the desire that e're long their pleasant relations might again be returned. Bo RD OF HEALTH.—The board of health fOr M' Killop met in the Royal hotel, Sea - ti, berth,. on Monday. Bernard O'Connell, John' IcElroy, John Murray and Richard Polla d. sanitaryinspector, with the reeve and the clerk wSre present. A motion of cood*nce and Sympathy with the friends of the:late Thom:as Murray, member of -the board,for a 'num er of years, was passed. ing this year 19 0, the number of deaths A repert by the ecretary showed that dur- from infectious blearing was only one, con- sumpt on. A le ter was Teceived from a ratepayer compl ining of farmers feeding cattle with him y jaws to kill and dispose of the beef., Th board moved the follow - i leg re olution : " That all parties with anima is haying 1 mpy jaw, or other tumors, have t em mope tod by a veterinary surgeon and ge a certifi ate that the meat is free from d sease bef re offering or disposing of such t resident of McKillop, or they svill be lia le to a fin .e , 1 eadbUran I MIDI WINTER SALE of shoes, rubbbers, overeho s, trqnks valises, etc. All next week 10 per cen straight diecount off everything in the store Feb. 4t to 9th only. W. H. Willis, boots and shoe?, Sealed 17294 TAK ADVANTAGE OF AN OPPORTUNITY.— The a vantage it getting the best at lowest prices the oppprtunity is accepting of the place where ttie best values and lowest prices are obtainable. For an Overcoat, a suit of Clothes, tte supply of Ileiderweer a Shirt, a Tie or pair of Suspenders, you may think it not worth while going au far as the E. MeFaul CO,. Store, Seaforth, but we do : filee if we're not right. 1729 1 NoTts.—Miss Mamie MeEwen purioses attending the Conservatory of Music, in Torontio, for the spring term, and will prob- ably be away for three month. We hope she will have a pleasant time at the pro- vincial ' capital -le -La grippe, with all its terrors, has strnck many of the homes, old and yonng alike being prostrated.—There is not miach lam said about prohibition just now, and while emperance advocates have displayied sortie crookedness and consider- able Weakness, t must be confessed that there Is no mo e disagreeable animal run- ning at large th n the offensive, disorderly tough, who is rimed with liquore—Last week ilt was ice on the roads, ice 011 the the fields and i almotst everywhere. As a mournst the _lose of a monarch, who loved cl result Of this, fa le were quite numerous.— Our dear Quee is dead, and an empire Remarkable ffeiings to the Needy. If there is aman, wonian, boy or girl, with- in reasonable distance from Seaforth,. who is yet in need of any winter ap. parel, this is his or her day of oppors tunity to supply clothes or garments of high' character at prices not to be matched in a twelve month. This store is after; extra businees these stock -tak- ing weeks, and is selling goods at priees that brings it. Men's Furs Womene Furs, A sale of them now at redueed prices, very much reduced. The balance of our high - grade Furs, those handeeme, rich and beautifil Coats, Caperinee, Collarettes„, Ruffs, etc., are all at new lower prices. At the season's beginning they were - priced yery moderately, lower than furs of such 'high order of excellence usually sell kr eleewhere. We are clearing them not at 10, 15 or 25 per cent. off maeked prices, but at prices to please and stave you mopey. 'You can buy them ere cheaper than you can elsewhere, vets at their lowest tale prices. Belling Underwear Cheap . . . The right sOrts, those that wear, lhose that cannot ehrink. those that fit, those that absorb Moisture and save you from tevs ere colds. Surely these are' kinds of undergarments yeni. would wear. Chide et weather than we've bad Coming, be prepared. Don't shiver when uniler- wear comfort is mo easily and cheaply obtained. We have a full rarge to clears, including Men's, Womenie, Boys' nd Girls' nnderwear in the different Si es, Ladies' ItIndermuslinsJ surprieing the quantity of muslin under- wear that is being sold in the different cities and towns. We WI onr there, and want to sell more. Women !are ' awakening to the fact that they theuld buy mere ready -to -put-on under rous- line, and do less home sewing,, When the garnients eine be bought so reasion-i able. Let this store be your purchati ing plaice for all your muelin unders wear. You'll always find here the beet, corset Covers, enemises, night gowns, drawerii, petticoats and eo on, at esery reasonable price. We Don't Want Much but wo would like to sell men who hails never bought ready-to-wear suits, from what they are going to '134 this 'Spring, just to convince them that our clothiug values are better than ean, be got et most stores. We give speciq ' attention to and extra values in men't ready-to-wear clothing, ranging in price from $5 to $12. For tho Boy. We look to his needs with this- les It: That in elegance of style, richness of quality and perfection of fit, our b yrs' clothing cannot be excelled. Wha to get himi need not concern you, ou docule to come here. You cannot make a mistake. Everything desirable Will be shoWn you at those modest prices so often boasted of by others in pr nt. Try us for his next suit, • We have in etock some choice new th rigs in Furnishings', just the kind that ane or boy likes. el•ele+sle+++++.1s÷sth . . The . E. McFAUL Dry Goods Go. COW s Greatest Ca01 Dry Goods Store. her eldest son, and all will hope that bis ylo ber family, 1 ved her subjects and loved her` empire trul and well. She is suceeeded by future mine will be such ae befits the King of the Briiiela Empire.—John Boyd bas joined the nOble ceased of benedicts and 1aas- taken a lovely bride in the person of Mise Bella Learning, daughter of Mr. ThOlralt Learning.— . M.- Ross, the village bleek- emith, and ho is also a skilled trapper and hunter, has got in a number of valuable skins recently.—James Bell, wha Wae laid' up with a !tore leg, is able to be around again.—There will be a great deal going on in the line of building this -coming season, John Crozier intends putting up a new bank barn ; Thomas Davidson pmposes building, a brick honse ; William MeGavia, jr.„ we have been informed, will build a brick resi- dence, and anumber of ()there are preparrg to improve toeir stabling and barns. • —The toWnship of Ashfield payt its unicipal officers the following salaries :, lark, $130 ; treasurer., $90 • assessor, $70 ; °Hector, $80 ; auditors eaA p ; rettitn. ng officers each $6 ; selectors of jurors, —The annual meeting of Knox chur h, odericb, was held last week. The reports f the varioue organizations in zonneetion with the church showed that a good work ad been done in all departments. The eeeipte for the year amounted to $4,489' nd the year was closed with a balance of 1 in the treasury. The pew rents and fferings amounted to $2,697 and the plate olleetionito $284. The Ladies' Aid done - tons amounted to $100. For the schemes f the chureh the contributions amounted $418. Among the items of exPendittire re the fellowing : Minister's salary alad upply, $1,460 ; musical department, WO ; ()Hector and caretaker's salary, $3 xspbebnatatehaisesh9oloil. grant, $122 ; Miscellaneous —Many of our readers will regret -to earn of the death of Mr. Wm. Wise, ef the 1th concession of Goderich townehip, bleb took place on Wedneeday ot lest eek. He was about 80 years of age, and ad been in feeble health for several yeass. re his younger daye he_ took an active ine rest in agricultural and other public met- re. He was an enterprising, suCcessful. armer, and not only made a comfortable isl erne for himself, but also provided libera ly or hie fainily. He was, a genial, who e- earted man, and was liked and esteemed 11 who enjoyed his acquaintance. ds ged partner in life and a large family tc ono and daughters survive him. 1, - c )Lall Lai out tlea Coat T prO One give bs .°I 16 ' ' vt -:ouest crt; is c alth' I be a clea; slid pair AnI. ri at 5 30c - and pair ] ng 1 butt Bi to t sch 11 vah stoic :ary