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Home My WebLink AboutThe Clinton New Era, 1889-07-26, Page 2I'1 ]E;RIDA,Y, JULY 26, led9. Could Aught Atone? RI' TIIE AUTHOR OF "M '?mace's neoacyI" ETC. sang gay little swage to hint; she words. This bonle was Igirit ,'4 'Made him almost forget for a time before I wee born, before ever Mine that be was grave, uudemonstrative eyes rested upon thee; it will re - Philip Rainsforth, and that such 1 Main hers as long. as I live, levity was frivolous sad uabecow- i She looked Leto his face with her ing. aching eyes—it was fixed and stela "Ah, Philip, if we could always bora in ite determination. A long be es happy as we are this eveuing!" look she gave hitt'—s look in which He laughed at the eager, excited pride passionate defiance, and wist- face. "Thy spirits ate exuberant, truly, Wynne. It is well, I think, that Miriam' is absent. She would be calling thee to order.' A. cloud came over her joyousne".s; she looked at hint with a' strangely wistful expression. "Philip," she said timidly, "it is the fact that Miriam is absent which CHAPTER III. Health and strength came slowly beck to Wynne, Philip Rainsforth's young wife. Life would have been a gladsome thing to her thele but for Miriam. Herhusband was kinder and more indulgent ; not at once could be for- get how nearly he had lost her, and his bitter agony at the thought. Hier baby wae) a never -fitting I gives we the sense of happiness and scource of delight; but nothing could Leedom." She was watching him she do to please Miriam. That worthy lady passed her days in a perpetual round of grumbling. She grumbled at the child's heathen- ish name, at the extra work she caused, at the extra expense incur- red; she grumbled at its being a girl: "If they tuust have a child to bother and upset the whole house- hold, why was it not a boy7" she demanded. Did Wynne nurse her baby, Mir- iam was sure she could not be aware that she was confirming the child in a bad habit; by-and-by she would lhaVe a fine handful with her. Did -she employ her time and fancy in embroidering and fashioning won- derful little robes, she was chidden for inculcating thus early the germs of vanity and worldliness in the little Vashti's mind. Did she press _. loving-kisses-ilpon.-.tke tiny rosebud face and dimpled limbs, and mur- mar tender endearments, she was rebuked as being silly and childish. Once the burden seemed more than she could bear, and, more than usually goaded by some querulous ,ommplainings of Miss Rainsforth, Wynne determined to appeal to her husband. Some meeting for a charitable purpose called Miss Rainsforth from suer home on that very day, and Wynne and her husband had the evening to themselves. She decided she would not allow such an oppor- tunity to escape. Her heart beat fist as she thought of how Philip would look at her and what he would say, but she never wavered isa her purpose. Her own happi- tress, .probably that of her child, in the future, depended upon her cour- age now. She dressed herself as though for a gala occasion;. she don- ned her prettiest dress—one which Philip had bought her --a rich,heavy material, of a soft dove color, trim- med handsomely with crimson vel vet and black lace. She decked her baby—now six months old—with her own hands in all the bravery of innocent baby finery. She saw that . the tea -table lacked no dainty, that the books and papers were in their accustomed place, ready to Philip's band, and then, 'with a beating heart, awaited her opportunity. It came,sooner than she expected. Philip Rainsforth drank his tea, as was his want in silence; he partly waded through his newspaper, and then, chancing to look up, his eyes fell upon the form of his wife. It was a pretty picture for any man to look upon and claim for his awn.• Wynne was bending over the bassinet which held her baby, laugh ling and murmuring to her—as only a mother : van—with a delicious sense of freedom.. It was a pretty picture, and Philip Rainsforth's • heart glowed as he gazed upon it. Tie put the newspaper aside, and walked softly over to her, standitg ;unnoticed by har,looking down upon the child. , "The little one grows rarely," he " said at length. "I can trace the Rainsforth likeness; and yet, strange to say,she somewhat resembles thee, Wynne." She turned round, with a little start, at the sound of his voice; she did not know 'that he was so tear her. •"I am proud . of my daughter, Philip," she said,with a bright smile; think her the loveliest baby that ever was born. I do not think her a bit like me;"I could never have been ono•half'so pretty." "Nay, Wynne," be returned, put- ting his arm around flier, fondly enough, "thee knowest that is not truthful. I have ever thought thee Nthe fairest amour,women." She nestled close to him; she look - }ed into his face with glad, happy 43yes. "I know you used to tell roe that., Philip, when you first brought me J .to Clovernook; but that is—oh,dear ane, over so long ago! I must look [quite ancient and venerable now." "Thee art fishing for pretty tape3cbes, little wife.' ' "I aru not, Philip—you know I am not. But tell me, dear,"—this very gravely—"do you love me es well now as you did then'" "Thee'art longing for a pretty speech, I tell thee, Wynne; and I will give thee one," he whispered, laying bis taco down upon the pretty, flushed one resting against his shoulder. "I love then a thousand times better now than when I first asked then to make Clovernook thy llfihie; in my eyes thou art far more lovely." They stood together for some mo- mcnts, husband and wife, in that dose em bracet the tender gravity o f his voice touching and subduing her sensitive, impulsive nature almost to pain; and then he,quietly kissed her, and went back to his paper and Ms habitual reserve. But she would not leave him quiet. She hastened up to him and took tho paper from his band ; Rho perched herself upon his knee; she hurried on into the --house. Pre- by any outbiirtet from her, Whit sently Wynne ilea rd tier name would it avail,? called. ' '"You said the Hutu offered was "Wynne," said her bus baud, 1+reel" she remarked, quietly; and "could thee leave Vashti fol a few nobody luokiug upon the 'calm ex- minutes1 1 have something to cou- terior would have suspected the salt thee about." volcano raging beneath. She thought her ears must be "Very large iu feed. --almost fabu- playing„het.r ,• I! Ions, cousidering the teal worth of tui entreaty were strangely mingled I consult herr : t anus "Q.lie land. This young man—Arley —a look which haunted Philip I mistaken; nevertheless she hastened I Gough—does not, appareutly,intend }tainsforth in the sad, lonely years to himto let expense deter him from carry - which calve afterwards; and then, without another word, she took the little nue iu ht r arms, and slowly left time room. the next morning there descend- ed to the sitting -room, and sat at Philip Rainsforth breakfast -table, a woman whose calm, self-possessed face told no tales of the stormy pas- sions which had racked Ler breast during the still hours—told no tales of the cruel wrong done to the young tender. heart which had gone out so eagerly in search of human love and tenderness, and bad been repulsed, thrust back upon itself, hungering and unsatisfied—which had dili- gently sought for sympathy, but had found none. But neither then nor at any fu- ture time did Wynne Rainsforth. ever broach the subject of her desires or her happiness to her husband. From that hour a wall of ice, im- pehetrable • reserve sprang up be- tween them, never to be remdved wbile.,life should last; and husband and wife drifted farther and farther apart, and love waxed cold. As time rolled on Wynne gradual- ly acquired a manner as calm and composed outwardly as .even her husband or Miriam could desire, but the poor heart ached and bled while the lesson was being learnt: Scarce could she have borne the burden of life but for her child. Only in her sweet companionship could she for a time forget the fet- ters which bound end galled her— only in her own deep mother -love did she find strength to carry her on day after day in the formal, mo- notornas round of duties whish were life in death to her. No more children were born to her as the years went hy. To Philip Rainsforth this was a sore disap- pointment. He bad greatly desired a son; he would have been glad to know that Clovernook was not like- ly to pass away into the hands of another than a Rainsforth. Wynne rejoiced at it with a strange joy; more than enough was tile one Heaven had already sent her, she thought, to bs trained into quiet, unchildlike ways,to move and speak only by rote. ” CHAPTER ' IV. The years numbered seven since the hot summer day when tbe eyes or: little Vashti Rainsforth first op- ened to the light ;of life— seven years; and during that time but little change had taken place at Clovernook—the old monotonous life went on just the same. Philip Rainsforth was devoted to the in- terests of his farm during the . day, and to his books and papers in the ovening,forgetting almost that there had been a time when a brief delir- ium had cast -'a glamor over him, a sweet madpess possessed hint—bow- ing more deferentially than ever to his sister's opinion and rule; she growing not one whit more gentle as the years rolled on,but rigid,stern and unbending as of yore. Wynne, outwardly calm and inwardly rebel- lious, `loathed her humdrum, dis- tasteful life, unrelieved by the love to which she had looked forward, and longed for any change to break in upon the monotony. Tho little Vashti grew and throve, giving promise of rare loveliness,. even at that early age. Dark hair and eyes like the Rainforths she had, but her features were strikingly. like her mother's. Words cannot tell how Wynne loved her child; she was the one bright star in her dark, cloudy sky,tho one object that made life a thing to be desired'. Not before her husband, not in the presence of Miriam, - did she ever show her love; but when alone, when no eye beheld her, oho 'would draw tj o child to her 'side and shower kisses upon her innocent face, and whisper to her of the deep love she bore her. In summer time she would take her, out into tho green woods and pleasant mea- dows by the river's side. This was the one great pleasure of her lonely life; she delighted to watch the ex- pansion of the infant mind, and weave together bright £dnci's where- with to store it. Miss Rainsforth's hands would have boon uplifted,and her eyes opened to their widest ex• tent,could she live sometimes heard the stories which Wynne narrated, and to which Vaahti eargorly listen- ed. Together the mother and child would listen to the wind sighing amid the linden trees,- and imagine fairies held converse; in tbe bells of the flowers they discerned their homes; every insect had its rider,al- though invisible to their ;human eyes; every blade of grass its dis- tinct and separate history. Of higher training the child heard noth- ing from her mother, Miss Itains- forth, for an hour each day, never failed to instruct her in Old Testa- ment history. Little Vashti heard in plenty stories of bow disobedient children wore punished, and liars struck load • that was enough of ro- ligioua training, Wynne decided. narrowly as she spoke; but there was nothing in his face either to en- courage or to repel. "Philip," she continued, "how is it that Miriam is so very different from you7" "I do not understand thee, Wynne." "You are always kind, Philip. When I put on • a pretty dress, you do not call me vain; when I am merry, and laugh, you do not re- prove me as light and improper; when I caress my baby you do not chide_n1e as silly and childish. Mir iam does all this Philip, and 'she makes me at times most unhappy." "I am grieved to hear that thou art not happy, Wynne. I had hop- ed otherwise." Very calm and impassive was the Lace, very giiet and unemotional e;. a;ad-she•felt the. caressing arms around her relax their clasp somewhat. "Philip," she cried, a feeling of desperation urging her on, "can we not live alone!" She dared not look in his face as she asked the question. The silence with which it was received seemed oppressive and significant, "Philip," she ..urged, her heart fluttering wildly, her cheeks burn- ing hotly, "if you were•to say to Miriam that it would be better we should live apart, she would listen to you." "I am not at all sure that it would be better," was the dry re- ponse; "thee art too young and childish to be left alone." Young and childish! The angry blood mounted to her forehead,pride and wounded feeling rose up in arms, an angry retort rose to her lips, but it was not spoken; she crushed it back, she beat down the pride,she strove to steady her voice, she wound her'trembling atm round her husband's neck. "Listen to me, Philip," she cried; "tell her kindly that her ways are not my ways,and that I cannot con- form to them—that it would be wiser and better in every way that she should seek another home. Oh, my dear love, she robs my life of all its gladness and makes me most mis- erable! She will make our little Vashti the same. Show me that you have some care for my happi- ness," "Thee desirest an impossible thing, Wynne. In' thy excitement thou art unmindful of thy words,."- He ords,"-He put her from him with an air of grave displeasure not to be mis taken,and,getting up from his chair, he paced the room with a perturbed ail•, and Wynne stood still as a sta- tue of despair, listening as one in a dream to her husband's measured tread, passions bitter and tumultu- ous raging within her breast. Pre- sently he came and stood beside her. "Wynne," he said, "then has dis- turbed.mo .greatly. I hoped and believed thou wert both happy and content with Miriam And me, but it appears I have been lal oring under a mistaken impression. Miriam ' is kind and good of heart, although to thee her manner may seem a little strict and formal; thy remarks upon her have deeply pained mo." He paused for a moment as though expectingsom.e rf ply f'r, m her.,. but she answered never a word. The cheeks flushed crimson with passion', the kindling, glittering eyes fixed upon him with deep intensity, the hands tightly clenched, the breath drawn bard, the form "drawn up to its full height, should have warned hint to desist—should have warned him that be was going too far—but his eyes were holden, and hepro• ceeded. ' ".Thou art childish and young— thy mind is yet unformed," he said; "the example of a staid, thoughtful woman such as Miriam cannot fail to be beneficial to thee. Her tole mai. appear to thee severe, but a little restriction is healthful for thee. Under her training and by the pow- er of her example, thee wilt grad- ually lose that which is trifling and frivolous in thy manner, and become a worthy good woman." "And it was -for tbie," cried Wynne,with bitter,scornt'ul passion, that I v< a i brought to Clovernook! To be caressed and petted when obedient and docile—to be treated as a disobedient child if I venture to exprress a wish or opinion of my own—to have every spark of joyous- ness crushed from out of me—for my young life to be saddened and subdued, until I become weak and spiritless enough to be spoken of as the model wife of Philip Rainsfortb, and thauk you: husband, for the a you have done mo. honor Ile looked upon her with an air of calm superiority, which madden- ed her still more. Whatever emos tion ho might have felt, to her he manifested none. "The passion exhibited by thee, Wynno, is guest unseemly. That unruly spirit of thine requireth re- straint. Once for all, attend to my Pitcher's Qastoria Her first glance as she entered ing out his plans for improvements." the room showed her that he was And then he explained to Wynne alone, and yet she felt sure she had the great advantage the new road heard Mii'iaw's vcice. would be to Broadlands, how it "Wynne," said Philip Rainsforth, would enhance its value; told her "I wish to consult thee on a little the price offered, and the manner in matter of business. Thee knowest which he should invest the money the three meadows separated from for Vashti's benefit, if she approved. the other land by the lane leading "I think as you do not care to re - into the Netherland highroad --the tain the land, it is an opportunity ne&dews in which the pasture is not to be lost," she said, quietly, poor, and the land barren and pro- almost indifferently, when he had ducing nothing7" finished speaking; "and the object "Except crabs," Wynne replied, you have in view pleases me very with a faint smile. "Yes, I know them.' much." Had Philip Rainsforth looked for "Thou art aware also, perhaps, a warmer manner of thanksl Did that the new master of Broadlands his thoughts wing their flight back purposes residing upon hie estate7" to a time when her pleasure would "I have heard something of it, have been expressed by excitable Philip, but concluded that itwas little outburst—"a thousand kisses7" but idle rumor."For a moment a sensation akin to "It is a fact, Wynne. He is disappointment came over him—the young and rich—bent too, it would next he found cause for congratula- appear, on making ittl,provetuents,'c tion that the childlike manner,which "Have his family arrived yeti" had once so charmed him, had von - Wynne asked, as he paused, by the ished, and that his wife had matur- way of making some remit) k, won- ed into this grand stately woman,. derine at the interest Philip mani- with her air of dignity and reserve. fested in the new master of Broad- C}3AHRTER V. landFs. "amily!" Philip Rainsforth ie- • The sun was shining his brightest pentad, in some surprise. "He has on the afternoon of the next day; When Baby wart sick, we Reye her Caetarfb, Whop oho was s Child, oho Dried for Cantor* ?Theo she booms ]Miss, she clang to Cootorib, irhea'baba Cbildren, ahs Rays theles Coto*, none' he is young and unmarried. I the balmy air was all fragrant with THIS YEAR'S 4' CUT AND PLUG Smoking TOBACCO' KIPPEN MILLS have just met him out in the fields; the breath of the early spring flow - he was about to call on me." ers; the riuer rippled on with a mar - Wynne looked into his face, her mur of melody, the birds sang their. expression one of mingled curiosity sweetest from their leafy bowers; and astonishment. The Rainsforths not a cloud ruffled the serenity of of ,lovernook, rich and respectable the smiling heavens; and Wynne though they were, were not people Rainsforth and her little Vashti upon whom the owner of Broadlands rambled on through the sunny mea - would be likely to call by way of dows,and along by the river's brink, courtesy. where the lime trees and osier bush - "He is anxious to buy those three es grew thick and strong. meadows; Wynne; he has offered a All her life long Wynne Rains - large sum for them." forth never forgot the sweetness of "For the meadows which are so that fair spring day—never forgot tinprofitable to your — how she threw aside all thought of "Yes." the uncongenial home which was "But how strange it appears that hers, of her husband's seeming in - be should offer a large sum for -land difference, of Miriam's proper still comparatively valueless!" ways, and stern short words—re- • "Itis not valueless to him,Wynne. He is desirous of having a broad road 'made from Broadlands unto the Netherland highway;the present one, as thee knows, is narrow and circuitous—nothing better than a lane. But, if I • decline selling the land, the 'idea must be given up." "But I have always supposed that you would be unwilling to part with any portion of Clovernook," Wynne -said, her interest aroused. "But thee, must remember, Wynne, the meadows in question form no part of Clovernook proper; they wore baught by my father for ae4nere song." "I was not aware of it. Of coin -se, Philip, /you • will do as you think beet." "I would not have troubled thee. with business details, to which I know thee to be averse, but for the fact that if I sell the meadows I settle the money upon little Vashti." His voice lost its asperity before'he had finished epeaking. "Heaven may yet send me a son," he said, atilt more softly—"it is not too late to hope for such a blessing —and in that case Clovernook would fall to him. We have not yet be- gun to make a special provision for our daughter - this, if the idea pleases thee, shall be the nest•egg." He spoke to her so gently, and looked at her so kindly, that her heart softened towards him. Words impulsive and grateful rose to her li she raised her face to him all Cshltrrrot~ Cry fw ps; aglow with eagerness. After all, perhaps the fault of "their estrange- ment lay with her—she misunder- stood his gravity, she did not make due allowance for his training—he was good, thoughtful, and°kind of heart, as the present instance show- ed. She would tell him fully and freely how much she appreciated his care for their child's welfare; some- thing like union, even in these late days, would perhaps arise between them. But the gentle thoughts were checked,the loving words trembling upon her lips were never spoken; an unfortunate remark frcm Philip Rainsforth prevented her showing to him what was in her heart. "I consulted Miriam upon coming in, and she quite agreed with me in thinking that this was a matter in which r might ask thy opinion." Back were crushed the loving words, the gentle thoughts. Passion strong and bitter ragbd within her. Miriam must always be consulted before! Possibly, if Miriam had not accorded her gracious permis- sion, she would have heard nothing about it, unless by chance, until the bargain was concluded. "One would have thought it quite unnecessary to ask Miriam's per- mission to speak to your wife upon a matter which concerned only your daughter's interests," she cried, bit- terly, "Nay, Wynne, thee art hasty, as ever, where Miriam is concerned," he rejoined.severely—"ilnwilling'at all times, to do justice to her keen perception and rare business quail - FINER T. THAN EVER. SEE B. IN BRONZE ON IAre taking the lead in Griating and Chop- ping, which will be done at all times, on the shortest notice. CHOPPING only 5 cents, a bag. 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The young, passionate, longing heart never dreamed that its days of in- nocent peace were over—that never again would calm restfelness be its portion. Some bright hued wild -flowers growing on the high banks of the river attracted her attention. She knelt down upon the grass, and lent forward to gather them, Vashti standing beside her. Suddenly there came a quick, rushing sound.,; She beard the „bark of a dog, a scream of affright—saw something roll past her, and fall with a heavy splash into the water beneath. E. KEENER, DENTIST, oaro LK'V LLLA, NEW No. 321tOCt T. TORONTO. S. WILSON, GENERAL DEALER IN TINWARE. HURON STREET, CLINTON. Repairng of all kinds promptly attended to reasonable rates. A trial solicited. BIBLES & TESTAMENTS AT COST The Clinton Branch Bible Society have for sale at DR WORTHINGTON'S DRUG STORE, Albert Street.,a tine assortment of Bibles and Testaments. TESTAMENTS FROM 8CtS, UPWARDS BIBLES FROM 280t8 UPWARDS, COME AND SEE. DR WORTHINGTON, De- pository. 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'The Molsons Bank. lucorporatod by Act of Parliament, 1855. CAPITAL, - $2,000,000. REST FUND, - $1,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL. THOMAS WORKMAN, . President. J. H. R. MOLSON Vice -Pres. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, General Manager Notes discounted,Collections made, Drafts issued, Sterling and American ex- ckznge bought and sold at lowest current rates. Interest at 3 per cent allowed on deposits. " FAR1'l IEC . Money advanced to farmers on their own notes with one or more endorsers, No mortgage rc quired as security. H. C. BREWER, Manager, January 1887. Clinton ••l� W. WILLIAMS, B. A., M. D., GRADU- P 1 ATE of Toronto University ; member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Our. OFFICE & RESIDENCE th0 house for- merly occupied by Dr Reeve, Albert Street Clinton. � U C,STEVESON_ -THE LEADING— 'UNDERTAKER —AND— EMBALMER. A FULL LINE OF GOODS KEN in STOCK The bestEmbalming Fluid used Splendid Iiearse. ALBERT ST.,CLINTON, Residence over store. OPPOSITE TOWN HALL Clinton Post Office Time Fable Mails are due for delivery and close for despatch at the Clinton Post Office as follows C1'n50 I 1,1'8 Hamilton, Toronto, Strat-1 lord, Seaforth, Grand Trunk east and interme- diate offices Toronto, Strd'tford, Sea - forth, T. and.S. oast.., Goderich, Ilolmosvllle and Grand Trunk west Goderiche Hamilton, Toronto, London, L., H, & 1, south and intermediate offices Blyth, Wingham, Kincar- dino,Lucknow, L„H.&B. north and Intermediate a,rn,.p m. a.nt. pm ?faces • 9.30 0.15 8.10 5,00 British mails, Monday,lVed- nesday), Thursday 7.00 a.m. Rayfield, Varna, Herbison, daily ''-.30 p.m. 12.45p.m. Summerhill, Tuesday and Friday, 5.30 p.m' 5.30 p.in Money Orders issued and Deposits reeotved from one dollar upwards. • Office hours from 8 a.m. to 7 Tim, Savings Bank and Money Order Office close at 6,30 p.m. THOMAS FAiR, Postmaster, Clinton, April 2a, 1880. DR WORTHINGTON, — PHYSICIAN, Surgeon, Accouoher, Licentiate of the College of Physicians, and Surgeons of Lower Canada. and Provincial Licentiate and Coroner for the County of Huron. Of:. Roe and resideooe,—The building formerly occupied bit 51rThwattes, HuronStreet. Clinton, Jan.10, 1871. CHARLES F M. McGREGOR, VETER- INARY Physician and Surgeon. Honor- ary Member of Ontario Veterinary Medical Society. Treats all disoasee of domesticated animggals: Veterinary dentistry a specialty— Charee moderate. Office, ono door the News -Repot Printing office, Clinton' of 7.00 a.m. 1.50 p.m 1.55 p.m. 8 a,m 1 p.m. 8,10 atm 8,45 p.m. 2.40 p.m 4.15 p.m. 10.25 a,m a.m. p.01. a.m. p,m 7.00 4,15 10.25 7.00 Jbl. BLACKALL, VETERINARY SUR, • ORos, Honorary Graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College. Treats all diseases of domesticated animals on the most modern immedi- les. Office rittci p and scientific ately west of the Royal Rotel. Residence— Albert St., Clinton. Calls night or day at- tended to promptly. DWI. ELLIOT & GUNN. R. R. Elliot, M. D., L.K,C.F., Edinburgh, 1 R.C.S.. Edinburgh, L.contlate of the M,d- wlMee'nt BriEdinburgh, W. Gunn.i7 t.D., L. R. C.P„ Edinburgb,L.R. C, S. Edinburgh, Li- centiate of the Mid- wifory,Edin, 011co,on William Ste., Clinton FARRAN Sz TISDALL HURON AND BRUCE Loan & Investment Co'y This Company is Loaning Money or Farm Security a•t Lowest Rates of Interest. MORTGAGES - ^PURCHASEL SAVINGS BANK BRANCH. s, 4 and 5 per Cent. Interest Allowed on Deposits,according toamount and time left. OFFICE—Corner of Market Senora and North 9 HORACE HORTON. Marineau. Goderictl,August 6th 1881 J. BIDDLECOMBE. Watch &ClockMa'car BANKERS, CLINTON. ONT Advances made to farmers on their own notes, at low rates of interest. A general Banking Business transaetea Interest allowed on deposits. Sale Notes bought J. P, TISDALL, Manager, JEW .LER &o. OPPOSITE THE MARKET SQUARE, Clinton. Where he keeps arnica assortment of Watches Cloaks, Jewellery, Silverware. Which we will call at reasonahle Wee. Repairing of every description promptly attented to. and allworki i ai ted. ' Clln!nr. Nor.I.S 39. .” 1 • RICHLY 'bReis warded andthea areact ; tthose who read hey will find honorable employment that will not take them from their homes and families. The profits aro large and sure for every industri- ous person,many have made and aro now making several hundreddollarel mouth. P. is easy for any person to make SS per dal and upwards, who is willing to work, Eitbe sex,young or old; capital not needod,we star • yon, Everything new, No special ability required; you, reader.can do it as well as any one. Write to us at once for full particulars which we mail free, Address Stiusou & Co Portland, Maine, CL1N'FON Planing Mill DRY KILN" THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING JUST COM, PLRTRD and furnished his new Planing Mit improved with machinery of the latest p roved pattern Is now prepared to attend to all orders In line in the..noet prompt and satisfactory mantle and at reas mable rates. Ho would also retur thanks to all who patronized the old m before they were burned out, and now being In a bet • ter position to oxecttte orders expeditiously feels confident he can give aatisfaoltlon to all. FACTORY—Near the Grand Trun Railway, Clinton. THOMAS M.:KENZ1E ROBERT DOWNS, CLINTON, O Mant,facturer and Proprietor for the host Saw 51111 Dog In use. Agent for the sale and application of the r4rVISIIRR PATRNT A tTOMATIO BOILER CLRANRR•. STEAM FITTINGS furnished and applied on alt rt notice hollers, FnEIneN. and all kind* of Machinery repaired eapedltlonaly and I11 a NatlNraetory Manner. Pain, mnlem,•nt• n,annfaeh,red and repaired. Steam and 'tater I•il.es furnished ar.d put In phsitlnn, Dry Kilns 0 tied up on app leation Chirg••a moderate