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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1903-01-02, Page 5• IT STO Ft E._ Seaforth and sur - .e year just closed. we've had for yeare ,lobstautial increase our former efforts. By strict Atm- _ shoe pricewe in- • io the past. We yon want te pay itisfied customer bin a tEie ead of ea's no better time afert h ill teach in N. 13. -ring 1993. iarop. Tee Chrietrnas treet y evening las", under nurch Sabbath achooi, ad, successful affair, ughly enjoyed by the e present. The chair .spected paator cf the Muagra,ve, and at - were delivered by dgroondville, aud Mc - :ell reedered recita- sluegrave, Govenlock ..ecellent choir of the ureh diecoursed sweet ttre and delight of 'ore of the evenings or the Tittle people, the gifts which old retifuily provided on r heavily ladeu that overlooked, even the aving been included worthy old gentle- , did their part welt - hinnnts eerved were be. A very pleae- ing's proeeedinga was a part of the congre- ery address to th ;ray; and which WIIE1 abstatitiaI tokens of and eeteem, in thes r lined overcoat and Oe the whole- the isent and profitedeIe ring. .eld. teriau Chrietrnae en. e town hail, Christ - led succese, the hall door -Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mince, are oth frieude in. Bay - the Preeb y tarian ly, cu Sunday-, f.. r John G-eneinhart jg Dame rumor saya eaied on his return of Bayfield's fair iott and Mamie Is in Detroit this gent for Beldetvin & ie pushing baniness sending the holidays ye ready to eupply a good musical in - Parke is home from .-Rev. 3. McNeil ad of pate on Chriat- •egation.-The sub - Sunday, by the drees'a church, will ion and how to get preside. Meesers. McKenzie will take ey. . J. Smith, of Hag - )kirk, of Bad Axe, t Mr, G. Hobkirk's, ale, of Woodatoek, CoIe.-Bert Pass- ne for his Christmas ickson, of See.forth, etion on the bean- . Toddeof Sexamith. Mr. J. Met.? reen'e. xtendeci account of :tau E. Ford, the '0 school, Lrsborne, late for this issue. nhe guest of Miss le. F. Snell a,nd Mr. ye, paid a flying i sioi-y.-Mr. John lyre, are iII with L Itier, is also --)E a.E., _', Their many peedy recovery.- iting cousina at McNaughton, rd hie vicinity. ...i.... .--- alatock, have put -- when and purpose ere next spring. tined .,•:,e5 and coats ,ille hotel, on Sun- ni previauely fined ,AL • will sell goods .ned nearly cut L I will go at f3s for thie sale. on approval. cut price sale, tac 3/ WITH JAN1:I 11,Y 2 1903 Exeter. BRI.—Mr. nd Mrs. A. Snell, of Win- nipeg, who have , een spending their honey- moon here, have 'returned horne.—Rev. Dr. Gifford, of Clinton, preached in the Main street Methodist churoh, both morning and wining, on Sunday.—The members of Tri - vitt` Memorial ohuroh, have extended an ilavitation to Re'. R. 3, M. Perkine, B. A., of Uxbridge, t -become rector of their thureh. Mr. Pe kine is a young man, of exceptional fitrie a, and it is hoped that he will aecept.—M a. Brooks, who has been poetraistrees at Hay 'posteffiee for some time, has seat in her resignation and her successor will be appointed at once. Mr. Leonard MeTagg rt is the most likely appli- mint. Mrs. Broek's resignation has been necessitsted by the acceptance by berdatigh- ter of a position i the Exeter postoffioe.— W. T. Goodison, arrister, of Sarnia, visited Mend s in town oii Sanday.—J. G Stanbury was in Toronto t is week. -E Crocker, of Toronto, spent t e Ohrietmas holidays at his home here.— Torinan Creech, of Brant- ford, spent severi days with his parents.— Miss Lulu Holme , of Blyth, is the gneet of Miss Rollins at resent.—There will prob-' e,bly be a three- ornered fight for reeve, Messrs. Bobier, Armstrong and Le+ett having been no lorded, the latter for a mond term.—Mrs. J. A. Stewart enter- tained a large nu her of friends on Tuesday evening, in hon r of th e bride, Mrs. A. Snell. To RENT. -A fir situated on the stain known as store No. 1 recently oeoupied by general store and mill the best busineeestan class Geller and is Otte second floor. It is a v Is practically new, h years ago. It will he reasonable rent. For preprietor, ROBERT sonaliy to 0.3. SUM ensall. t-olass brink store to rent„ street in the villeg of Hensel!, of the Bell Blook, which was G. Arnold, who carried on a nery eusinese. It is one of Is in the place and has a flret with dwelling- rooms on the ry comfortable building and ving been erected only font anted fer a term of yeas at a urther particulars address the ELL. Seaforth, or apply per- ALAND, lieneall. 1814-tf FERGUSON VS. 11)21300.11.-Tio is hi U oh talked of action ha I been disposed of. The 1. plaintiff, who started it with a grand flour- ish of trumpets, didn't go on with it, and an order was made on December 24th dis- missing the action, with nests to be paid by Dr. Ferguson to Mrs. Murdoch. This should set all gossip in connection with it at rest, and is a. comp ste vindication of Mrs. Murdoch. -Core. MATRIMONIAL,- a Wednesday evening, December 24th, at o'clock, the home of Mr. Wm. Richards n, of this village, was the scene of a ve y pleasant event. We here refer to the narriage qf his seocncl' daughter, Miss Ella. to Mr. Edward Dignan, second son of Mr. Warren Dignan, of the township of Hay., The ceremony, which made two Inserts bet as one, was performed by Rev. W.J. Doherty,, of St. Paul's church, in the presence of some 45 guest; being the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The bride was beautifully dressed in cream serge, trimmed with chiffon and lace, and carried a bouquet of white carn- ations and smilax. The wedding march was played by Miss Hilda Beek, of Hensall. The bridesmaid wail Miss Florence Dignan, sister of the groom, while the groom was supported by Mr George Richardson . brother of the bride. . After the ceremony was performed and the: happy couple had been warmly congr tulated, all sat down to a sumptuous repast after Which the even- ing was very pleasantly spent in social in- tercourse, games, iriusic, eta. The happy couple h,eve settled on what was known as the Sturgeon farm, which Mr. Dignan pur- chased last spring. W9 unite with their many friends in wiehing them long and con- tinued happiness through life. BRIEFS. -Mif38 McGregor, of Sexemith,has returned home and I will spend .New Years there.—Mr. John odd, who has been at- tending the Model drool, at Clinton, has succeesfully passe his examination and has seoured a sobool for the coming year near Brussels. He was a bright and clever student and will, no doubt, make as good a teaoher.-We regret this week to have to chroniele the death of Mr. John Imill, which occurred on 'Saturday of last week, and reeipecting eVhich sad event a more ex. tended reference will be made next week. - 'The nomination meeting, held in .Miller's opera hall, on Monday evening last, was largely attended. There was a lorg list of nominations for th reeveship and council - lore, but all wieldil ew except the following : Reeve, John Scotb Fred. W. Smallacombe ; Arthur, Wm. Sten me.n, J. W. Ortwein and councillors, Thome; Henderson, fames Mc - James Moore, This will mean an election to fill the offices of both reeve and council. - Mrs. Joseph Hudeon and her daughter, - Miro Logan, had the miafortune to get thrown out of their carriage when driving into the village on Friday evening last. The accident was caused by the back seat giving away, when the horses made a spring forward. While considerably injured by the fall, we are pleased to learn they wimp - ed serious injury. -Mr. Ralph Chapman, of Muffalo, formerly of London, epent Christ- mas with his pe.reete here. -Mr. Andrew Moir waa called to oil Springs the past week owing to the death1of a relative there. -- A very.happy event took place ab the home of Mrs. John Joriss,lof the village of,Exeter, on the evening of D4terriber 24th, when her daughter, Miss Etta C., was united in mar- riage to Mr. W. 0.1 Mann; third son of Mrs. Manna, of this t Wage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Mr. Martin, of Exeter, in the presence of a large number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The bride was beautifully attired and carried a bouquet of flowers. The brideemaid was Miss Jessie Willie, of Sarn- ia, while the gra( m was supported by his brother, Mr. F. Manes. The wedding march was played by Mr. F. Knight, of Exeter, and after the ceremony was over and the happy couple had been warmly con- gratulated, a sumptuoua repast was served, after which re very pleasant evening was spent. The bride wee made the recepient of a number of handsome presents.- • Mr. Knapp, of London, was here last week visiting Mr. R. Pultoh and family. -The Chrietrnaa tree entert9nments, held in the Presbyterian church, on Wednesday even- ing,and in the Methodist church, on Christ- mas evening, were bath well attended and much enjoyed. -Mr. Wm. McDougall re- turned home from Toronto this week. Mra. _McDougall will remain piere for a couple of weeks longer. -On Christmas morning the manse was the scene of i a very happy event. We refer to the marriage of Mr. George Smallcornbe, of the township of Usborntt to Miss Mary Caldwell, ot Tuckersmith. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. S. Henderson. after which the happy couple took the morning expre a for the south, fol- lowed by the beab wie es of their friends. -We regret this week t have to chronicle thhdeeth of the late Mrs. Robert Moir, whieh oceurred at her h me here, on Thurs- day evening, December 18th. Mrs. Moir was born in the year 18 I, in Cape George, leave Scotia, and came lo Uaborne township in is. For a year or ao before her mar- riage, she was. engaged s a echool teacher in Rodgerville, near 4iere. A couple -of years after giving up te clung. she was mar- ried to Mr. Robert Moir() of Usborne town- . ehip, now of this village Mrs. Moir was a woman who was very h ghly respected for her runny excellent, qualities, and, although of a quiet and retiring Manner, was a kind friend and excellent le4ghbor. She leaves a husband, two brother, John and Thomas Ballantyne and three slaters, Mrs. Woods, of Flint, Michigan ; airs. Gaminage. of Lon- don, and Mrs. Prendergast, of Detroit. The remains were interred in the Union cemetery, at llocigersille, on Monday after- noon cf last week and 'Were followed by a Large number of relatives and friends. Much sympathy is felt fer the bereaved hus. band. -Mr. Connolly, of Winnipeg, was inre during the past week visiting Mr. W. We' some of the) same Coffeo, restaurants ave just itetumed fro* e York, ani best coffee aiid tea men in the ty. You can buy at Oolong and Oey1�n teas that a e rved at the bes New York A FEW SPE Ripe Toraathes kushrooras, Celery, Leal We ar dressed you you the ver living up t !ALS rape Fruit Pine e, eto. Clothing EntireS y eparate. showing Hats, Shirts, Ties and Collars that are worn y the best g men in NelVir York. We visit.d the leading tores, a d ean.shOw newest things. If you are not a cnstomer of Gunn's you are i4ot our opportunities. B. B. GUNN/ eaforth. consulted Gunn' Ei the hdtels and 08, McEwen and family. -;.---ttlr. Elijah Higgins, • - f Wingham, and Mr. Robert Higgins, of Hanna, North Dakota, spent part of the Christmas holidays ,with their nephew, Mr. Robert Higgins.—Mr. and Mrs. 1 William Henry, of St. Marys, and Mie James Henry, of Michigan, aSe the gu,eats og Mrs. S. Hum. estom-Mr. E.: Fairbairn, jr. is home from the west on a Visit to friends n this place.— Mr. John Fotrest, of ' thisvillage, was happily united In marriage at the ihorne of his brother-in.law, Mr. lGeor0 Foster, of London; on Christmas dry, to Miele Aranie Lipphardt, of the township of Hay. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, of London. -Mr. T. H. Race, of $ito1e1l, has been recommended hy the ditectore of the On- tario Fruit Growers' Associat on for Dotnin- ion Fruit Corniniesioner at thElbig t. Louis expoeition to be held in 1904. Mr., Race is eminently fitted for the positon. 14ARKEIT$. Saaroaan4 Deo. ' Fall Wheat (new), Standard.... - .. . sio 68 to VI 68 PCeaats3 pPeerr bnimahshe161-. - ....- ,-..- e .. 0 6 to 0 63 0 29 to 0 29 BBoatrIt°eYr.PNe'ro.b1u,slhoelotte.;#...7.-- ---- -74,. 7...... <II. 00 14 La 0° 1473 Butaer, tnh — H .., .... - -. a. - .. .i. o 1 to 0 17 Eege per dila-- ... - e....... ..f ••• • • 01 to 017 .1 Flour, per 100 ner.._....... _, - .1....... 2 to 2 16 Hay per ton new..... -... - -...- - 6 6 to 6 50 tildes per 100 le- - - - —4......4. 6 00 to 6 26 Sheep Skins................ - .......i. 0 8 to 085 0 1 to 016 Patatoee per boa.. (new), .. ....-..I. 0 40 to 0 60 salt (retail) per barrel,- - .,-.... 1 10 to 1 10 Wood per oord (leng).. _ _ o .„ „... ,..L 4 eel be 4 48 Wood per clord (alaaxi)• . - .....i- - .1. 2 0 Timothy Seed- ..- -......._ _. ,...i. 1 2 to ,t....00 2tg pples per bag- - A --- - .. _..e.....l. 0 2 Clover Seed— ..:.-...... - - -....... 1 6 Pork, per NO Ihs4.... a.. — ....- - 7 6t to 8 00 Taimyr, per lb.- - ..........- - ..t ..._ 04 to 0 05 , , 1 1902 Dairy Markets. TORONTO, December 00-- utteri-Dairy receipts of choice qualities aril wanted, the offerings of this kind not being largo. The built of the offering is of medium and poorer grades, for which the demand is father weak. Prices remain unohaiiged, as fol- lows :-Creamery 'prints, 23 to 24o ; new solids, 22 to 230 ; old solids, 20 to? 21e ; choice dairy tribe and pails, 16 to 17o ; medium, 14 to .15c ; common, 113 to 14c ; pound rolis, 17 to 18o ; large 16 to 17o. Cheese -The marker rernaine steady. Jobbers' quote ipo for large and in° for twins. Eggs -Prices remain unchanged at 18 to 19c per dozen for fresh gathered, 12 to 14c for splits, 14 to 15o for seoends, and 18o for limed. MoerrunAre Decenaber 30-0 eese-.-In the absence of business prices: are purely nom- inal, but holders, will not armpit lower offer- ings. Butter -There is a fair jobbing de- mand for fineet creamery, ati 22i to 23o. Eggs -The market is quiet b t firre. We quote : Selected, 250 ; •nand ed stook, 20 to 20in ; Montreal limed, 18e, in a jobbing way ; straight receipts, 18i to 190 ; Mon. treat. limed, 17,e ; cold storag toch, 17io, and, western limed, 16, to 17l) per dozen, in round lots. !Potatoes. TonoxTo, December 30 -The market is quiet and pricesaremain urrehangecl at 90o to 950 per bag, forcar lots els the track here. Potatoes out o store are steady at $1 to $L15 per bag. Poultry. TORONTO, Deeember 30 -Go omen have evidently tired di turkeys, aid the demand for other poultry has accordiogly increased. There is an excellent demand fer chickens, ducks and geese l Prices continue firm and unchanged. Choice turkeys were quoted at 13 to 14c per pound, while medinm bought 12 to 13o ; geese brought 9 to 10o, ducks 11 to 12o per pound, and oldokenti were ateady at 50 to 75o for choice, a d 35 to 50o for old birth'. d -rain, etc. TORONTO, December 30 -e -Wheat -White, dna '• red, Hp ; goose, 64c ; spring 68o; oats, 33fr te 340; barley, 44 to 480. Hay -Timothy, $13 to $15 ; clover dr mixed, $6 to $9 '• Straw, loose, $6 pee ton. Hoge - Dressed hogs per own, $7.50 to $8. Mill - feed -Is steadyat $16 for ahorte and $14 for braa in bulk east or middle freight; Mani- toba millfeed ineteady at $19 for ears of shorts and $17 for bran, sacks included, Toronto freight. live Stook Markets. LONDON, England; December 30 -NO market at Deptford to -day. Saturday's prices : Amerinan cattle, Qd e sheep, 6V. LIVERPOOL, December 30-Arnerican cat- tle, 6,41 ; Canadians, 5I ; sheep, 6icl. MONTREAL, December 3p -The butchers were present int .boneidera.ble numbers, and the prices of all kinds of cattle held an up- ward tendency. Prime beeves sold at about So per pound ; tevo of the best broughb 5ic do, ; pretty good animals sold at 32 to 4ie, and oominon stock from 2i to Sits per pound. The calves sold at from $3 to $8 each, or from 3i to 6o per pound. A lot of eight good veal calves were sold for $40. Sheep sold at from 3 to no, and the lambs at from 4e to 4he per pound. Fat hogs shIcl at tom 52- to a little over 6o per Pound, weighed off the oars. BUFFALO, December 30—Cattle—Prime and shipping steers slow; handy butchers' grades, 15 to 25c higher ; stockers and feed- ers steady; prime steers, $6.60 to $6 ; shipping steers, $5 to $5.50 butchers' i steers, $4 to $5 • heifers, $32 to *Oa ; cows, $2.25 to $425; canner, $1.,50 to S2; bulls, $2.75 to $4.60 • feedi ers $31.50 to $4.30; atookers, $3 to et ; etdokheifers, $2.50 to $3; choiee fresh Oceres and spring- ert steady ; °theta, $2 to ,$3 lower e good to choice, $50 to $60; medium. to goo, $35 to $45 ; common, $20 to $28. Hogs----Ao• tive, 10 to 20o higher; heavY, $6,65 to $6.70; fancy, $3 30 '• medium, $6.60 to $6.65; Yorkers, so 50; pigsa$6.5f to $6.60; rough; $5 75 to $6 ; atags, $4. 0 to $5.25. St eep and Lambs -Sheep, 15 to t25o higher; lambs, 10 to 150 higher ; top lnibs, $6 to to $6.10; a few $6.15 • culls to good, $3.75 to $5.90 ; yearlings, $1.25 to $475; ewes, $4.25 to $4.50; sheep, top mixed, $3.65 to $3.85 ; culls to good, $1.75 to $3 50. e The CanadianBank OF COMMEF CE. HEAD d Capital Re+rv Ag reg FICA j_-- L.- - TORONTO. (paid up) $ (1.000,009. Fund , - $ ,500,000. te Resources OVer - - $7 000,000 G. A. Cox, President. Ylaker, General Manger. London, England, Ole, 60 LON1BARD STREET, E. C. SEAF'ORTH BRANCH. . Hon B. E A genera' Banking busi seated. ess tran- Fa merS' and Graziers' 1lot., dis- counted, and special •ttenftlon given to the collection of Sale otos, etc, • N GS BANK. Int rest allowed on deco and upwards. Interest is accounts on the 31st of M 30th of November in each -- Thayank has 81 branches extendin Ontario, QUCbee, Manitoba, Northw British' Colunibia, Yukon District, yinoes nd the United States. I G. E. PARKE F. II 1 LMESTED, Solicitor. Its of $1 redited to y and the year. throughout t Territories, aritime Pro. , Manager. 1624 Births. ROSS -In Cif toti, on December 22nd the wife of Mr Will J. Ross, of, a daughter. TEI051 SON -At Farquhar; on Decem er 21st, the wif 0110. John Thompson, of a s n. BAINTeN-in 1311th, on December 1 the the wife of Mr. AILt.r, Banton, of a son. M000WAN-7 n East Viswanosh, en D comber 17th, the wife of Mr. It. C. McGowan, of a son, (still- bor ). BLACK G In Wingham, on Derwin er 214, the vifo nf M . C. Blackall, of a daugh r. MULY Y -A Belmore, on December Jr8th, the wife of 14r. John Mulvey, of a son. COOPER -In Stai1ey, on December 27tj, the wife of Mr. W. W. Cooper, of a daughter KRUSE In Egroondville,on Deoemb r 28th, the wif cf Mr. Wm. Kruee, of a dough er. • Marriages. LANG-BARNETT-At the residence o the bride's father, Seaforth, on December 24th, by Rev. I.E. • Walwin, Mr. Fred W. Lang, of the Seaforth En - VI Welles, to Mies Nriolet,youngest daughter of ---.. Mi. John Barnert. . LAIDL W-NICHOLSO.N-At the mane, Egmond- vill , on December 24th, by Rev. N. Iiihaw, B. A., Mr. Samuel Laidlaw, of Tooke MI, to Miss Ger 1 -clue Nicholson, of Stanley. McGRE OR-e-HULLISTON-A.t the real enoe of Mr. Joh Holliston, brother of the bride on Decem- ber 4th,J1y Rey. N. Shaw B. A. M. James MO. Gre or, Miss Mary Huille.cn, all of Tooker- FRO8SniTi 1113.43' TOW -In Egmondyille, at the resi- des e of Mrs. R. H. Brietow, molly r of the bride, on I eeethber 24th, by Rev. N. Shaw, B. A., Mr. Reu en met, of Seaforth,to Miss Lottie Bristow.. REAVE LY HILL -At the residence of the bride's aun , MiL Brewer, of Exeter, on Del -ember 28rd, by Rev. r. Hannon, Mr. Thomas Reaverly, of London. [ Pert Hu 1. on, Michigan, to Miss 4.1ie Hill, of BATEM N-INGRAil-At the parsonaff , Ethel, on Dee mb r 23rd, by Rev. 0, P. We a, B. A., B. D., Ir. .sse Beaman, of Grey. to r4lss Martha Ingr m, brined), of Morrie townehi . ROSS- LARE-At the residence 011 the bride's • pare its, on December 18th, by Rev. R. Hobbs, Mr. . D. •Rose, D. D. S., of Moose taw, North - wee Territory, to Miss • Edith Be trice, only dau htor of Mr. and Mrs. E, C. Clar e, of Wing - ham McDON LD-eTHOM-At the manse, *Ingham, on Deo mber 17th, by Rev. D. Perrie, Mr. D. W. 11101oTD rnnablodr,royf.Zetland, to Mee Bessie Jane Thom, COREY OANTELON-At Knox church manse, God- erio , on December 24td, by Rev James Ae, . And rumB. A. Mr. Henry Corey, of Sarnia, tio Misr Eliza eth antelon, of 0oderiel4/. 1 1 Deaths. ' I I I O'KEEF - InBeeforth, on December. 27th, Miohael , , O'Keefe, a ed 76 yeere. 1 PLUMedpc -I Clinton, on Deeembe 19tb, Ida,, I day& bter O Mr. S. G. Plummer, age 37 e ears. ERRAT --At Auburn, on December 1 tbr-Rohe?t Thai1ae Eriatt aged 62 yeas and 6 nonthe. RAPOarIn Hullett, on Deaember 8th, John I / I Geer e, infant eon cf Mr. and Mrs. anles San,Ran- ged 6 months and 16 days. • SMITH In Wgham, on December 17tb, Media E., nag Mi. and Mrs 2 Edward S ith in his 7th y car. i v HALL -Mn Exet r North, on December 9 th, James Hall, son of r. Isitti Hill, egred 18 -ears. BROCK Killed bn a railway accident, n ar London, on Fiidey, ecember 261h, Jamee IL Brock, and h's dughter Violet, late of Chicago. M014181 -At B nleelde, Manitoea, on December 16th„IR0bertlaiorris, formerly of Bru efield,lageti • 34 yeh,rs. I wirreotendn Taranto, on December 7th, Janet Andirson Yo form fly of Brusee14, aged 74 years, 1 month and • 9 days. nog, relict of the late W R. Wilson, "When In Doub Tell The Truth.' Was the witty advic sf Mark Twain at a dinner in London. He might have addc d a word or tWo aboat Aberhart but he didn't. NevOrthOless WIlaen in doubt -about whit to get for that tough, tell Aber l art and he' will help you. 1 Hi § Ohlorodyine Cough Cure is excel- lent and is guaranteed. to ure. C. AERHAF T, DRUGGIST aARDkO'S' LOCK SM4M-10.1zZT NEW PR1N ham have te do clothand fast colorst 12c, lincluding the e 1 , We have done all lines to keep our stock N & pm, ma. AND Milani •t may seem Air -drag the seaso ,at this season of the year. • But o hem made up during the slack se We have been very eareful in Te have them brated Crum's rge trade in Fur complete. Our season is pretty well advanced we v. 111 but te coldest weathe has yet to come ' 1 Corneii. Main and Marks ,Srelets Seafe h, •1 Ontarl�. to show Nev Spring hints and Ging- r customers like to get ithern early and son when there is very little other work selecting our Prints as to quality of e 8o, 1.0c, and ed fast colors. repeat several w, and as the rices to clear, prepare for it. n different pi lities, at 5 rints, which are guarant this season. stock is in goo ake big redu and now is t FUR COATS AND CA ERINES en's Fur Coats, i Siberian Dog, lOub Bear an $15 -to, $25. Men's Fu Caps, Coney a d Nutria, fro Bian Lamb Caps, fine 01 rl, from. $3.50 6 $6. Ladies Mink i Black Oppossum, Ooney, Etc., in all the new s Ladie (Japerines, with ohm t nd long route, in differ ed wi h. heads and tails and chain fastenings'from $2, trach n Coats, nice c'os ' curl, at $22.5O to $40. We 1 Butte V and Eggs. • We vill wdy 5c per pound for Dri II/Jr C.A.S la _A. JD 101N -M T , 701CIN 0 , - THE" G EA,T A Few Big Boys' heavy frieze overc fricZe Dea jackets to be cleared wind and waterproof, peijacket JiLSt received direat7from t shirts, 3 Iiar the millinery clepartmei cleared out at trenaendone redu Hons. 'We had t shape n tions itt e tim.e to • Bulgariah. Lamb, from $2 to $4. Men's Per - Ruffs in Ohio Sable, apes, fronp. $1 to $10. nt combbiations, trimm- 0 to $151 Ladies' As the 'highest price for d Apples. CI O. j BLYITH. CASHI 'STORE. 4-14-14-11-1-14++-1-1-1-1-1-14 naps for sl!tnuary. ats, sizes 26 to. 33. lso a few men's heavy ut at sweeping reductions.' •A b rgain in men's • i e factory a big job in men's fancy colored tall ready to wear and triminel hats to be D. Special Bargains in Black . McBEAT a, regular 40c per lb., for 25e, while it lasts. PRETORIA- •H BLOCK, lElectiori3Oard Ladies' nd Gentlemen, -As I have been n ail a condi Tuckerent Illuence a interest o 1$29x1 minated ite for councillor for the To nehip of ,1.1), I respectfully s llicit your vot and in - if elected will use my best efforle in the the toweship. Yours respectfully, THOMAS ,DALY. To The Ratepayers. iLadies ad Gentlemen, -At the request of numer] ens ratepa era to stand for Cohnoiller, I bave de- ofded to a4ede to their request and your ante win be much a preoiated. If elected I will do my best to forther th4 interests of the town. V ry tru y yours, 18294 ;Vli H. WILLIS. LECTION CARD. MEN -AS I have iheen nornina candidate or this Division, tO represent yo Cennity Co nail, I re,peotfully solicit your influence on nay behalf, Yours respectfully, • ROBERT MeMORDIE. •iKippen, Deo. 2.3rd, 1902. 1828-2 ,ed as a u in the ole and The %flo Society wi p. on Wednescley,'Tanuary 14th, 1903. 1829-2 WM. ELLIOTT, Seoletary. Annual Meeting. meetlng of the ,Seaforth Horti be held in the !council room, 1 aultural at 7:80 Soui,h Huron Agrigul- tural Society. The anniial meeting of the inenibers of thc South 'Heron Bleitoral District Agriciultural 8ocietv6111 be held at DI ON'S HALL, Brumfield, 011 Wednesday, January 21st, 1903, at one o'clock p. m., For the norpose of reoeiving and considering the annual rep ria?, the election of directors and other btisinese. M. Y. MeLEAN, Secretary. JOHN 1.1 NEVIN, Przaddent, N. B v-.4 meetin g of the Meets and directors will be held at Dix on's hall, at 11 o'clock a m. the above day. i 1828-3 NOTICE. ••••.•• ••••••• ......• The annual meeting of the Tuciersmith Branch Agrlaultur I Society will be held at the Corrimercla Hotel, Seat All, on Wednesday, January let., 1908. Bosiness- eeeiving the annual statement and audi- tor.? repo zt for the year 1902 and the election of officers for the year 19)3. A good attendance is requested. D. D. WILSON, President. THOS. E. HAYS, Secretary. 1829-2 , Mi-SHTER GROGAN Talks Abnut This and That. Well, Chrissymus is over agin, an' th' Chrissytnua turkey is worn d wn'to a skilly- ton. Th' lasht bona has bin picked an' th' cats do be foightin over it in th'Thackyard. Th' Chrissymus appetoite has given ‘place to th' Chrissymus Diehpipey, an' salts an' sin - fly takes th' place iv "'some more iv- th' etuffin plaee." Th' paint is knocked off th' blue tin horse an' th' purty doll has only wan leg leftel poor t'ing.- An' th' clerics do be havin' a hoigh ould toi e takin' back th' Chrissymus peisints an' i changin' thim fur somet'ing tile differin an' not quite th' same. Mieous oehandle as dishcovered that th' table al hur ould man hough hur doesn't oorr borate wid th' carpit an' she wud laike to xchange it ifnr enough tin oint flannelilt to make a oo ple iv noight shuns fur hursilf and Hinne y John. An' •Mary Alan wants to know av ye wud plea° • take back this pair iv galusses 'cause she didri't know that William Joe had a pair. An' th' smoilin' clerk similes th' smoiler, an' says, "Ob ! cortinly lYliee, an' how did th turkey agree yeld ye? an' ain't, it won- derful how th' rlade kape ? don't ye t'ink th' wither is not quite ed adjecint as it Was lasht Juloy ? an' is there ann,yt'ing ilse I kin do fur ye ?)1 An' he don't) mane a wurd iv it,'not him. An' now we'll have to slitaet our litthers wid 1903 an' hope this will foind ye th' same. New Year a isn't quite so fiehtive ae Chrissymus. Ye've got over yer Chriasyraus blow-out an' ye Manage to git along wid a couple ra chickine an' mebby a limon poy infftihataiditivwtehr'ep. lu Y puddin'. e're taperia ol- great man shtarts th' new year wid a ban new sit v good riasy- lutions. I did arn toime but I've got bravely,. over it. , h' big thro ble is ye thry to be too good.all 'at wane°, an' nathare can't shtand th' ehtrain. I need to quit shmokin' ivry Nev Years, sometoimes two hours at a tointe trim' mebby more. But since I've come to th' years iv Idiscrition I've risolved to quit ristolvinh Pve come to 1 th' coholusion that th' best toime to quit shmokin' was nixt New Yearh. - An' I've shttick to it iver since. Sire, ye niver know what ye,can do till ye tljry. GRAGAN. ar cl in of UCTIO SALE OF PURE BRED $EORT- k. 3.--lie3ere. Salkeld Bros. will hold their nual sale of pure bred Shorthorn cattle ori Tues. y, Januaty 18, 1903, coneisting of 8 bulls ranging ages front 8 to 20 months. Also 6 females' three which ar in calf. This is the best lot they have Jane - onths' , Bay- uth of Write for catalogue, etc., to SA KELD 59, Goderiob, or to THOMAS GUNDRY, 1;29x2 ye offered antaining members of the- Lad Si$nepareil nd Beauty familiee. Terme, 8 cr dit. Sal to be held on Lot 5, COnce-sion field road, Goderleh township, one mile e Gederich. BROS., Boa Auctioneer. ith ast Huron Farmer's Institute, eetings discuss: jects wil f the Feet Huron Farmers' Institute for n of Agricultural and other kindred be held in roxeter, Tue act ay January 20th. ramie, Wednesday, o 21st. arlock, Thursday, " 22nd. • anley'e rohool, Friday, " 23rd. • urdie's 6 hool. Saturday, " 24th. ' aoh day it 1.30 and 7.30 p. m. All are cordially in it,ed to attend these meetings and take as in- t lagent pa t in the dist:11,1881one on the varied eub- j ate bntrodiiocd by the speakers. GEORGE 1100D, Secretary. THOS. MOIMILLAN, President. 1 . •1829-2 GRAND TRUNK RSVNA'EtlY --OF— Californa, Mexico, Florida and the Carolinas. iIncludi g New Orleana and the famous hot spring of Arkansas. One way and Toting trip tourist tickets are on sale, daily, giving °hope of routes and stop over privi- lOges at p ncipal points. • E CELLENT SERVICE. ;Prompt eonnectione, halt time, luxufiona. 1 appointed parlor and sleeping 1 bars, " a la 'luta", served in the dining land cafe c4i,rs are not surpassed in the best hetels. , Tickets, folders and all information from Agent: • • WM. SOMERVILLP, Agent, - - Seaforth. Or by adlessing J. D. iloDiONALD, Dia- • tric Passenger Agent, ToroutoS e • You will find our Winter sti cle of Boots', Shoes and Rubbers complete i every line, and our prices are lower th n any other store in the county. Richardson & 'Innis To The Residents of Winthrop and Sur- rounding Country. A New Store. A Nw Stock. Come one, come all and e_xariiine fro- your- selves the quality end prices which are to be had right ab home in groceries', fruit, dry goods, stationery, to. No need of travel- ling miles to town over bad roads and in stormy weather When you matelot the best goods at lowest priaes right 4 your :door. Buying for mash, with low taxation and no rents to pay, we can give you quality and prices which defy Competition. Open early and late. Fresh bread alwa s on hated. All kinds of produce, such as lijitter, eggs, dried apples, potatees, etc., taken as cash. ALEX G. guTH,ILL. 1829-8 McKillop Mutual Fire nsurance Company. An n ual Meeting. Notice is hereby gin that the twenty-eeventh annual meeting of te members of the MoKillop Mutual Fire Ineuranee Company will e „held in the Town Hall, Seaforth, On Friday, January, 16tk, 1903, at 1 o'clock p. m. Bneiness-Reeeiv ng the Direc- tors', Seo-Treasuier'e and Auditors' aonua1 reports, the election cf three directors, two fo the tovenship of Tuckersmith and qne for the town ip of Stanley, and the discussion c3 other businesa for the good and welfare of the co panya The retiring directors are 3. .B. McLean. W. 0. Broadholit and Thomas Fraser, who are eligi Ie for re-eleetion. • .1. B. MoLEAN, President. T. E. HAYS, Secretary. 1829-8 - C k rd iketrzfl.. Fatale Countialei nnual Stock Clearing Sale. On lifonday, January 5 b 1903, we start a sale that will put all our past, efforts in the shad. This is the season we give all the profit and vpart of the cost to bur customers—cut prices all over the store. We are determined- that all Winter wearables must go. Ou.stomers • who trade here are nev r afraid of trickery. They knew it is never tolex;ated in this storel • any form; they know if we advertise one qua4er off, it means -on quarter off. Our goeds are all marked in plairit figures. Below i a .partial list of the bargaine offered—many • of the best are not mer tioned. FUR imPARTMENT. Twerity-five Canadian coon Coats to be cleared at -special prices. Twenty-five Black Calf Coats, made specially to our order, at bargain prices. Also special prices on wallaby, wombat, black dor, ete Five only Black Calf Cats to clear at $16 each. , Six only Black Bear Coats to clear at $14 each. Three only Wallaby Co ts to clear at $13.50 each. Special prices on all Sle gh Robes. , Fifteen per centoff all 'ur Caps, Collars, Gauntlets, ete. Special prices on fur lin d Overcoats. LAO I ES° FOR DEPARTMENT Special clearing prices o4 all ladies' fur goods. Below are a few specials: • Two lnly Astrachan Capes, regular $9 for $5. Gauntlets in Astrachan, Electuc Seal, Grey Lamb and Persian Lamb at 15 per cent. discount. •Special clearing prices on all Fur Jackets. Four Sable Muffs, regular price $9.65, sale price $7.25. s, re eiular price $11, sale price 88.25. ref. _der price $3, sale price $2.25. te !egular price $1.60, sale price $3.45. .25, sale r •nmed with thibet, (regular price $ Three Alaska Sable Ru Black Coney Collarette, Black Astrachan Collate Black ;A.strachan Collar, price $1.75i, Thibet Muff, regular pric $7, sale price $5.25, Astrachan Ruff, regular 4nice $8.50, sale price $6,40. LADIES' UPARTMENT. One d4zen only Ladies' Back Sateen Waists, regular $1, to clear at 50. A line iof Black Roman S tin Waists, regular price $1.45, to clear at 75c. All other Roman Satin Waist lined and unlined, at 20 per cent. off. A job lot of Flannelette Waista, regular68c and 780, to clear at 35e. Colore Roman Satin, Velvet and .Flannel Waists, regular $2,10, $2.90 A line of Black Serge Wsists, regular $2.50, to clear at $1. il and $3.50, o clear at $1 each. All other Colored Waists at 25 per cent. off. One dozen black gloria Silk Waists, regular $1 35, to -clear at $1,50. Heavy Worsted Hose in all sizes at 25 per cent. off. A job lot of children's woof hose to clear up at 10e a pair, or three pair for 25c. •- All ladies', misees' and children's Underwear at 15 per cent, elf. All Flannelette Wrappers at 20 per cent. off. D re s s Gods Departments Seven pieces Suitini Clot , regular price 370, sale price 27e. Nine pieces all -wool homespun, 66 inch wilte, regular 65c to $1, for 50e. Two pieces only homespun, 56 inch wide, sale price 350. Fifteen pieces Opera Flannel, regular price 50c, sale priee 38c. Twc pieces black dress goods, small figure, regular price 25c, sale price 19e, A p le of black and colored dress goods, regular price 50c to $1, sale price 35c. Ond piece black goods, figured, regular 38c, sale price 25c. Three pieces Zibileae, regular price 40e, sale price 300, 25 per centoff the already reduced price of dress remnants. Ten pieces silk, all colors, regular 65c o $1, sale prIce 40c a yar.4. 25 per cent: off all plaid golf shawls; 15 per cent. ,off all woel shawls. AAAAAA041^0~AAAAWAA04,0§Aot Mantl Department 'A few ladies' tailor-made uit3 to clear at $5 each; all other tailor-made suits at 25 iler cent. off. A ba gain table of ladies' coats, also a quantity of Ulsters at half price, 15 per e ntoff our Overcoats and shirts, 25 per tent. off fur lined Capes and Mantle Cloths. -44 Clothin Department. Five hUndred men's suits f all kinds, sizes and patterns, to be sold at from to half regular price. Aleo clearing prices on all youthe', boys' and children's- su4s ; _special prices en men's odd coats, pants and vests. • 0+-4-44-4-4.-sea-e-e-e-easse-e-a-see_a_a_e_a_a_44- • MEN'S OVERCOATS. This whole stock must be cleared regardless of cost. Many -special lines of Overcoats you know will be sold at half the regular price. Special prices on boys' and children' Overcoats; 15 per cent, off all men's underwear, everything included; 15 per cent. off lined gloves, mitts, etc. Stapl6 Department. All Flaanelettes, wrappere . cent. off grey and white- Flanne pieces Print, iepecial at 8e, for 6 cent. off all Blue Flannels; 20 wool sheeting,s, grey and white 1 tt n tes, &c., 15 per cent. off regular price; 15 per ette Blankets; 20 per cent. off all Prints; 50 ; 20 per cent. off all Fancy Flannels; 15 per per cent. off winter ekirtings ; 121 per cent, off • special prices on all wool blankets. 11,74 43E335 mairantraVeltSteritt OARPET DEPARTMENT. 12Eperi cent. of all Tapeitry and Brussel e Carpets; 10 per cent. off all wool and union carpets. Six pieces only Axminister Carpet, regular $1, for 85c, Two yitrds wide Linoleui., regular price $1, for 75e. Highet prices paid for Butters Eggs nd Wools 11. PICIiA Opposilte Town liallaing Ag. rat DIRECT BF 11111 VI.F1 IMPORTERS Corner Main and Market Sta.. Seaforth.. e. :