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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-05-02, Page 1TWENTY-FOURTH VOL. t1:eWhole Number 2151 CLINTON, ONT., MAY 2, 1890. ROBERT HOLME$,}?aiblieher 181.50 a year in aclva Cour Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Ray. ICoTEs.--Nr James Houlden is still very low, and the doctor has grave doubts as to his ultimate recovery; bis "mind also is seriously affected. Mr Edward Schaffer has engaged for the season with Mr Peter Baker, con- tractor and builder. Ai eesre Caldwell and Wilson are working the farm formerly. occupied by Mr Sparks, on Shares. Dungannon. NOTES.—The esteemed pastor of tbe Methodist church, Rev A. Potter, preached a very appropriate sermon Goderich Township. Mr Henry Murphy bas leased the W. Laithwaite property on the Mait- land concession. Miss Nellie Courtice left for To- ronto, on Tuesday, she intends living there for sometime. NOTES.—Mr Ben Switzer ie visiting friends in Hullett. Quite a number of the farmers are through seeding, but some have a lot to do yet. Mr Joseph Currie sold his heavy draught mare to Mr Geo. Steep, for a good figure. Mr J. J. Anderson was of- fered $100 for a colt not 1 year old yet ; pretty good price considering the bard times. Mrs George Cooper has on Sunday evening last, taking for after 8 months lying in bed, for the his text, "They that sow in tears first time been able to get out of bed ; shall reap in joy;" the sermon was a she seems to be doing spit ndid this good one, and seemed especially are last two weeks. Mr Geo. Graben), of plicable for this season of the year. whose illness mention was made last weer;, is recovering. COUNCIL.—Council met on the 21st pursuant to adjournment, with the members all present. The minutes of last meeting were read and passed. Moved by Thomas Churchill, second• ed by John Beacom, that Lawson Moore be pathmaster in room of John Wright, R. D. No. 33 ; that J. Magee be P. M. in room of Jas. Campbell, R. D. No. 42, and Joseph Wilson, in room of George Magee. Carried. The assessor handed in hie roll. Moved by John Beacom, seconded by James 13. Elliott, that the peti- tion of Peter Cantelon and fifty•four others (having been read) asking for improvements on side road opposite A very pleasant time was spent, on Wednesday evenipg last, at the home of Mr Saumby, whet] a number of . friends were assembled to witness the • marriage of his eldest daughter, Em- ma, to Mr S. Roach; the ceremony was performed by tl•e Rev A. Potter, after which the gut -:-;s sat down to a <well spread table, the delicacies of which were provided by the amiable bostese, Mrs Saurnhy; we extend to Mr and Mr Roach our hearty con- gratulations. Rev W. Treleaven oc- cupied the pulpit of the Methodist church very acceptably, on Sunday morning last. Mr J. D. Saumby and wife, ot London, have been the guests of their brother, Mr Saumbv. Rev S. V. Pentland is expected to pay a James Colwell's farm, that the coup. short visit to friends here. Mise til, in a body view it on May 2Gtb, at 8 o'clock a, m., in order to consider what action they may take in the mat- ter. Carried. Moved by Samuel Sturdy, seconded by James R. Elliott, that the Court of Revision on the As- sessment Roll be held on the 26th day of May, 1890, commencing at 10 o'clock, a. m. and when the court closes that the ordinary business of the courcil be taken up. Carried. The following accounts were paid: Mrs Bray, indigent, two month's board, $12 ; Wm. Collins, one <guar- ter,1.8.75 ; Mrs McRae, •one "quarter, $15 ; ^Oliver Potter, work on centre road, $1 ; Geo. McRae, assessor's sal- ary, $65 ; Henry Sweet, repairing pound, Holmeaville, "+:.40:; treasurer, one year's postage and other items, $4. •Council adjourned to meet again on the 26th of May, 1890. JAMES P.rroN, Clerk. ( Case, of Hensall, is visiting herbro- ther, Dr Case. The last lecture of the course will be delivered in the Methodistchurch, on Friday evening, by Rev W. F. Campbell, of Holmes- ville, taking for his subject, "Pooh, pooh;" the lecture promises to be ex- ceedingly interesting Mr E. Ceasar, -- who who has been teaching school in Gor- don, is expected home shortly, to ' take cbarge of the new school, which bas been erected in Cedar valley; we understand it will be opened by the let of May. Itrussels. (\ Do -t rOEa AND DRUGGIST.—The fol- lowing, from the Toronto papers of Saturday, bas a special interest for the people of this place, and is a vin- dication of Dr. Holmes:—Judge Rose in Queen's Bench Division gave judg- ment in tbecase ofStretton vs Holmes. Judgment in action tried with a jury at Goderich oi Oct. :2i, 1889. The defendant, Thos. G. Holmes, is a phy- sician, and the defendant George A. Deadman, a druggist. The defendant Holmes opreecribed for the plaintiff, who was ill. One of the ingredients of the prescription was hydrochloric acid. Tbe plaintiff sent the prescrip- tion to the defendant, Deadman's store. On it was written "Chg. to T. 4.. H.," by which was meant that the druggist should charge the mix- ture to the doctor, which was done. The doctor charged his fee and was paid by the plaintiff's husband. This fee included the charge for the mix- ture. in compounding it the drug- gist's clerk by mietake.put in hydrocy- anic.(prussic) acid instead of hydro- - chloric-aoid ; and this was administer- ed to the plaintiff, who suffered some- what severely either from the fright or the •effects of the poison. The statement of claim charged that the defendantedid not exercise reasonable and .proper care, and were guilty of grass negligence and want of profes- sional care and drill. The jury found that the plaintiff Buffered injury, but the effect -was merely temporary. and they assessed the damages at $100. The learned Judge now gives judg- w --slant holding that the defendant, Holmes, was guilty of no negligence, that hie .prescription was properly prepared .and every act of his was done with,due care; that he was no more guilty of negligence than if he bad gone to the drug store and pur- : chased for the plaintiff a bottle of any prepared mixture which to all appearances was properly prepared. He ludas, :howeiewer, that tCe defend- ant Deadman is liable, pointing out that the person for whom the mixture was required was known—for the pre- scription had written on its face "Mrs John Stretton." Judgment, against the defendant, Deadman, for $100, and dismissing the action against the defendant, Holmes. The learned Judge is further of opinion that the plaintiffahould not have full costs; and, acting upon a suggestion made by counsel for the defendants at the trial, be orders that there be no costs "to• any of the parties. A. M. Taylor an Lewis (Goderich) for the plain- tifi'.G`atrow, Q. C., and Proudfoot r(4 oderlchyfor the defendant. M43Klllop. Stanley. Miss Sarah Dunbar has returned to her home in Ashfield. Messrs Duncan and Jno. McEwen have left for the Prairie Province. SABBATH ScHooL.—The Sabbath School, in school section No 1, has been resumed for the summer months. Mrs D. Ross, of Denver; Colorado, who has been visiting friends in Huron for the last few weeks, has returned to her home. The regular meeting of the Stanley Sun Grange was held on Tuesday evening. Atter routine business tbe question of "Tbe best way of dealing with the millers on tbe present tariff of exchange," was discussed. The discussion was carried on by all the members present, also a lengthy and able paper on the subject was read by D. McTavieh. After the discussion the following resolution was uuani- mously carried, resolved that in the opiuion of this Grange, the farmers should avoid the exorbitant rate of exchange now practised by the mil- lers, by getting their wheat grou"d at stone mills, or where it is ground at a dust rate of toll. Miss Mary Menzies was taken sud- denly .ill last week, but it is hoped will recover. Mf bt Beattie, Jr.,. has gone to Brkt pion to attend the funeraof his father, who died recently. 'Mt Sohn Hogg, who sold hie farm on the 5th,, some time ago, will take up his residencein Wing-hsm. Mrs Rofoll Of ' Guelph, and,.Mrs Pearson,'o'f Wilmott, daughter of Rev P.,Muagrave, are visiting home lust' flow. • Mr. George StultT,ofthe rlth Con., hat puraliaa0 it, Walt fire. of fifty &ares on the saltine conceiiaion, from Ilia 1*thet, Mr Samuel Smith. East Wawanos]l. MrJohn Taylor left far Manitoba last week. Nettie t.horts is at present laid up with the black weasels. Wingham. Miss Seraph Blackwell leaves here next week for Brandon, Manitoba. Mr Jno. Kerr, of the "Eclipse," is busy making improvements to the front of hie store. Moseys Watt, Dunbar, and John Currie leave this place on Monday next for Manitoba. Mesi.rs Swindlehurst and \tet. Millar left town Wednfaday morn- ing, for the Canadian "Soo." Judge Doyle- disposed of several cases at the 8th Division Court, held in the Town Hall, here, on Tuesday. Mrs and Mrs .1. A. Halstead, of Mount Forest, are visiting in town this week, the guests of Mr S. B. Webb. - Mr Morrison, of lower Wingham, quietly passed away, on Monday even- ing. He was in his 73rd year. The deceased was a member of the R. C. Church. Mr Wendell Mattell, of Berlin, is in town renewing old acquaintances this week. Wendell carried on the butchering business very successfully here a few years ago. Mullett. Mr C. J. Reading, late of the City DEATH. —After an illness of about Grocery, intends going into the elec- ten weeks, a daughter of Mr Thomas tric light business, here, if he cat se- Mogridge, of the 11th, died on Sun- cure enough subscribers to make it day, at the age of 19 years. She Iv as pay. He will put in the incandescent a fine young person, and her recovery system. had been looked for, so that her death The Misses Bonthron, who have is a sad blow to the parents. A very been doing business in the fancy goods large number attended her funeral on line here, for some time, left last Tuesday. week forSouthampton,where they will ENTERTAINMENT.—The entertain- conduct a fancy goods and confection- ment to be given to night, (Friday) ary business. in the school near the cemetery,prom- ises to be a particularly good one. A good program has been prepared, and among those taking part will be Mr J.McCallum, ofExeter, a well-known reader and reciter. Of Mr McCal- lum that well-known Canadian poet, At. x. McLachlan, says :—"Mr Mc- Callum is a marvel in himself, and only requires to be heard to be ap- preciated." MARRIED,-- Warmington — Wil- son"—At the M. E. parsonage, Wheat- land, Thursday, March 27th, 1890 by the Rev. Wm. Spoor, Harry R. War- mington and Miss Elizabeth Wilson, both of Wheatland, Dakota. The ceremony was performed at two p. m., after which the bride and groom, ac- companied by a dozen or more of their young friends, repaired to the residence of D. W. ICeyes, where, after a pleasant social hour, they sat down to a bountiful repast. The day was very pleasant and every one was in the beat of spirits. The groom is one of our energetic young farmers who seems determined to work his'. way through the hard times and win a well •earned success. lie has re- oentlysecured the farm property form- erly owned by Mrs Reith, where he will remove his bride in the near future. The bride is well and favor- ably known, having hosts of friends in this vicinity, all of whom, with the Eagle, unite in wishing this de- serving couple a long and prosperous matrinsonial career. Robert Wrightman, who has been oa the sick list, is recovering. Mr Hugh Roes sold a'fine mare to Mr Lucas, of Calgary, for $250. Mr and Mrs William Shorts are on the sick list at present, we hope to soon hear of their recovery. Mr William Rath left on Monday for the vicinity of London, where he has secured work for the summer. Mr John Van Camp is getting his house veneered with brick. R. Howard, of Blyth, has got the con- tract. Mr R C McGowan went to Petrolia last week, to attend a horse fair to ise held there on the :29th inet, taking with him two stalions. Afr John Johnston and Mr Geo Guhsdn left for Manitoba, last week, taking with them a car -load of horses, cattle and furniture. Mrs Walter McGowan received the sad intelligence that her sister, Mrs D. McGowan, of Rapid City, is in the hospital" at Winnipeg, seriously ill with a cancer. - William Snell, ar, had the misfor- tune to fall down the stairway in Elam;Livingstone's house the other day and was somewhat shaken up but is able to be around again. John Walden has leased the farm vacated by Air Jas Parker,and owned by Mr•lT. Watson, of Blyth, and has moved his family onto the same; as John understands all about farming, we may expect some fine work to be done. On Friday of last week, as Mr D. Scott was closing the gate the colt which he had been drivtng, started on its own account and took a race around the field, upsetting;the vehicle but no damage other than breaking some harness and a shaft was done. BUILDINGS IN COURSE OF EREC- •rIoN.— W. J. Fenwick has the mater- ial on the ground for a large addition to his barn. Mr Mark Mason, the reliable frames, has the contract. John E. Fells is also enlarging his barn and making other improvements. John Campbell expects to have a barn raising in a few days, Summerhill. NOTES.—Messrs G. El, Snell and M. Brown have been engaged shing- ling Mr Geo, Westaeott's house, near this place. Exeter. a:AltDED.---Miss Maggie Spieer, daughter of David Spicer, met with a painful and severe scalding on Tues- day. It aprs peashe was renioving. a boiler • of hotwater from:'the stove and 'Nva about: to step; oter a dog *bleb was lyitlg on the floor, when it suddenly Need, tfriped iindcaused li erEofal l , bp illsg the Outwits ever horef nd on aide of face, bbaland Aral ssverely. IN MErtoxuAM.—"It is seldom we are called upon to mention an event so sad as the death of Mrs Harry War- mington, which occurred last Monday night. Less than two weeks had elapsed since the merry weddiug clay, when she stood beside the one woo so deeply mourns her loss, and cheer- fully pledged to him her love and honor. Surety this is a world of chane and contrast. The darkest midnight follows the brightest noon- day. The fairest hopes and the fond- est ties of yesterday, to day are snap- ped asunder. Perhaps no one in Wheatland or vicinity was better or motto favorably known than the de- ceased. Faithful, unselfish, con- scientious, she won the confidence and esteem of all who knew her. She was a sincereChristian, havingeoined the Methodist society about a year ago, and adorned her profession with a godly life. Her last days on earth were fall of joy and triumph. The religion to which she trust- ed during life and health did not desert her in -sickness and death. A few hours before her death she sang in a clear strong voice, the Doxology, "Praise God from whom all blessings flow:" To the bereaved husband, the aged mother and sisters of the deceas- ed, the community would extend sym- pathy in their eore trial. The fune- ral services were held at the residence of D. W. Keyes, last Wednesday, Rev. Spoor officiating. An unusually large concourse of people followed the remains to their final resting place in the Wheatland cemetry." The above is copied from the -Wheat- land Eagle, of Dakota, dated April lith, 1890, and refers to Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of the late Robert Wilson, of the 11th con., of Hullett. Her mother and three of her sisters are at present residing in Londes- borough. Bruoefield ; Mr Geo. Green bad a majority of eight votes over Mr S. Youhill at the election on Monday last,for Councillor for No 1 ward, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr R.W. Robinson.' We notice in last week's NEW ERA that the Clinton people have decided not to get up a celebration for the 24th of May. We are going to have a monster celebration in Wingham,and cordially invite the people of Clinton to spend that day with us. Londesboro. Fell asleep in Jesus, at the residence of her son, R. B. Jeffery, Agent G. T. R. Londesboro, Margaret .Jeffery Fisher, after a short illness, in the 6tith year of „round agaiu atter his long illness. Mr Henry Holdsworth is working land, where with her tater she learn iI 1 Holotesvitle. Mr J. R. Helmet, it -turned from Manitoba un S i•urday last. We are glad to see Lwin Proctor her age. Dec-ased was bt.ru in Paisley; Scot- at prN, ens with Mr John Marquis. ed the weavingsett with bet father • r 1. Murch sold a span of mares to Mr Swarts, one day this week at a and family moved to Glasgow, Scut. fair figure. where she was married at the age of Rev. W F Campbell officiated m 25 years to John Jeffrey, Janitor of Benmiller Methodist church on Sub - the Normal Semiaiary, which union bath for Mr Harris. was blessed with 3 children, 2 sons Miss Huller, who has been spend• daughter, go which 2 of ing a few friends at bn 's, is ❑nw cededbertthe graete daughter iting inClinto dying in 1866 and her son John G. Mr Ezra Pickard now sports an ex.' Jeffrey dying a year ago last October tra fine top•buggy, the workmanship in Alexander, Man., where he was of our carriage -maker, E. C. Potter. agent for the C.P.Ry Co., and where The quarterly service will be held she had gone to spend the winter in the Methodist church next . Sun - with him, leaving only one son alive, day morning, Mr Harris, of Benmill- who is agent on the G. T. Ry, at er, its expected to occupy the pulpit. Londesboro, with whom she made We were shown a two year old filly her home. Her health has been one day this week which when plac- broken for a long time and although ed on, turned the scales at 1400 lb - not a continual sufferer, she has pass- We doubt whether a heavier colt can ed through some severe troubles, but be found in the township. The an - as she expressed it a short time be- imal is the property of Mr John Mc• fore her death, the Lord had per- Cartney, of Goderich township. Stephen. per- mitted her to have a good deal of p suffering during the last 30 years. He was going to take her home at last without pain, which he did, as she calmly and peacefully slept away and the mortal put on Immortality without a throb of pain or a struggle. Her last illness was of short duration as on Friday she spent the day in Clinton, returning in the evening feeling fatigued and weary, and on Saturday eat her dinner with the family and was around the kitchen until between 3 au1;4 p m.,when she retired to her room, where she took a chill which lasted about an hour and a half, after which she retained her natural temperature but felt her- self getting weaker and realized that her end was near. She calmly wait- ed her end, looking forward to meet- Colbprue. ? I r J • '. t, Itnss i er wise taken. serious- • ly 01 ; I . we( k and it was feared that he would not recover, Wit we are glf4 to know that he is getting better. We learn that Mr Michael SiranCe of the Maitland, Con., Oolborne, has a lamb which at birth weighed 23 lhs. Can a larger lamb at the age be found? If so, when.? Acat DENT.—Mr J. J. Fisher, of the Maitland con., a few days ago met with an accident that might have proved serious. He bad a colt, that'' be had driven two or three times, hitched with an old mare to a wagon, doing some work in a field. The colt got frightened and started the mare, both made a jump, when the tongue of the wagon fell down and ran into the ground, throwing the wagon bottom side up. Parties who saw Mr Fisher, said he was thrown ten to fifteen feet in, the air, the mya.- tery is how he escaped with only a scratch on one of his hands and was able to take the team and go on with his work. The angel of death visited the home of Mr Thos. Kestle, of the d on Sunday morning 2n and summoned away his eldest son Wesley. Deceas- ed had been a great sufferer, having been an invalid for the greater part of a year. Mr Kestle bas the sym- pathy of the community in hie lose. Some time between Saturday even- ing and Monday morning, our school- house was burglariously entered, and a quantity of books stolen. The school board are offering a reward of 825.00 for the apprehension and con- viction of the guilty parties. Two petitions from this place were forwarded last week to the license commissioners. One for, and the other in opposition, to a license being granted to a gentleman from Luck - now, who is desirous of starting a wholesale liquor store in this town. Dr McDonald will hardly know his own house when he returns • from Ottawa. The surgery has been ex- tended, a new verandah put up, the front of the house has received anoth- er coat of paint, and the carpenters are busy just now putting on a new roof. On Tuesday, the funeral of the late Margaret Jeffry Fisher,of Londesboro, left the G. T. R. Station, on the ar- rival of the London train,at 11 o'clock, and proceeded to the Wingham ceme- tary. The deceased was formerly a resident of this town, her son R. B. Jeffry, station agent, at Londesboro, being in the employ of the G. T. R. Co., here, for several years. Mr Wilmot Gotby, who left here last winter to accept a situation in Doon, died on Tuesday morning,after a short, but severe attack of inflam- mation of the lungs. The funeral procession left the G. T. R. station, here, on the arrival of the Palmerston train at 320 p. m, on Wednesday.— He leaves a wife and one child, who have, in this sore affliction, the sym- pathy of their many friends and ac- quaintances of this town. At the last regular meeting of the Court Maitland No 25 C. O. F.,there was a good attendance. Thie Court is in a very prosperous condition and, propositions for 'membership are com- ing in at the rate -of half a dozen each meeting. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term, J. Gilles- pie, C. R; Wm. Smyth, V. C. Be Win Loutit, Rec Sec; D. M. Gordon, Fin. Sec; R. W. Robinson, Tress; M.Beck- with, S. W; Jno. Kerr, .J. W; Geo. Irwin, S. B; T. Small, J. B. St. Helens, Lir Thos.Todd„jr.,is at present ser iouely ill with inflammation. Mr Wm. Sherriff intends leaving for Michigan in a few days. Mrs D. McDonald Crew is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs S. Irvine, of Belgrave, paid a flying visit to our borough last week. RevChas Rutherford and wife, of Springfield, N. Y., are visiting friends in this vicinity._ Several members, of the I. O. O. F. attended the special service' in the Baptiet church at Wingham. Mr. Geo. Weatherhead and his daughter, Emily, have returned atter The Life Boat Crew have come and an extended visit to friends in Michi- goue,thelr meetings were well attend gab. ed, and their services highly appree- Mr. J. P. Habkirk, of Blyth, is iated, no doubt much good will result canvassing among the young men, to from their earnest,christian efforts— get a sufficient number to organize a their programe is so varied as to make Forester's Lodge. meetings very interesting- it would The severe frosts of the past few scarcely be just to specially mention nights is telling on the fall wheat in any one of the trio, as all in their this vicinity, and the prospects at Own department are good, they leave present are not very bright. for Clinton, carrying with them the Mr. and Mrs James Ferguson, who best wishes of their many friends. for many years have been residents Rev. Mr McMillian, of Seatorth, ot this place, left last week for their will occupy the pulpit of Union new home in Wingham. Mrs Rad - church, next Sabbath morning. eliffe now occupies the house which Mr and Mrs H. McDonald, of the they vacated. Temperance Lite Boat Crew, were 11 is our painful duty this week to the guests ot Mr Alex. Mustard, and report the death of an esteemed Mr J. T. Mills, leader of the Crew, young lady in the person of Miss the guest of Dr, Elliott. Janet Rutherford. Her death, which Union church was crowded last took place on Sunday, was a ,:had Sabbath evening at the gospel Tem. stroke to the whole family, as hek 111- perance platform meeting, the ad- nese was of short duration, and was of MrM y rMilli dresses ll and Mrs iiari borne with Christ on bon lad fortitude Ihe i(d well aeth • bas sitifnl 'tinging entire mu nity gtefld 2hbbe t ,of McDonald *ere very highly retread fatally their heartfelt syn tippreelated,' l pathy, ing loved ones gone before. She has been a member of the Methodist church over 35 years. Blyth. Miss Jones is on the sick list this week. Our merchants are going into the premium business. The Mechanics' Institute has or- dered a number of new books. J. Ballantyne, of Brussels, attended Division court here, on Monday. Mr Isaac 'Brownlee and wife were the guests of Mrs' Brownlee, on Sun- day last. And now the Campbell's -are com- ing, but we think the weather is too wet, and perhaps it may be a flood•y spring. We believe it is the intention of the Methodist friends here to erect a handsome wire fence in front of their new church, before long. Our monthly fait, which was held on Tuesday, was not so largely at- tended as usual, owing, no doubt, to the farmers being so busy. Mr Lucas left for Calgary last week wi;;h another car of horses. Mr S. Hodgens accompanied him, the latter will remain there for the summer. Bayfield. Miss Ida Vanstone left on Saturday for Inkerton. Ex -Reeve Castles was at the Coun- ty town last week. Miss Violet Thompson has been visiting friends in Clinton. Dr Nichol, formerly of this place, has been paying our town a visit be- fore settling down elsewhere. Mr Neil Murray,who bae been vis- iting at home during the winter, re- turned to the States last week. Mr Wm. Walmsley has moved into town, and has rented one of Mr Ed. Rutledge's houses on Louise Street. The stables at the English Church rectory are about completed and are as good, if not better, than the ones which were burned. A great number of the young men who were home for the winter lett this week. Two of the boats with their crews have left tor the fishing islands. A number of our young ladies were greatly pleased last week, when they received a consignment of valuable presents from their friends in Sag- inaw. AIrs Peck has torn down the old fence at the side of her premises and has put a new one in its place. It would be a good thing if more of our citizens would follow her example. The funeral of Simon Louis West- lake, who died on Wednesday of last week, took place from his home on, the Bauble line, on Friday afternoon. About two months ago he was attack- ed with inflammation of the Lungs from the effects of which be never recovered. While coming home from the Sal- vation Army on Saturday night two young men had a quarrel, which gave rise to an insinuation in tf.is week's News -Record that they were members of the Army. We would like to in- form our readers that such was not the case. Mr Percy Moorehouse resumes his position on board the survey boat "Bayfield,” while Mr Thos King gets a good berth on the same vessel. It is rumored that Tom signed a far greater contract than this before go- ing very far from town. We wish them joy. Division Court was held here on Friday last,when very few cases were disposed of. The cases of Dr. Nich- ol vs. Fanson and Eagleson vs Fan - son were postponed, as the defendant brought forward the plea that at the time of employing the plaintiffs, he was not in his right mind. We notice by the report of the li- cense commissioners that three hotels and ashop have been granted licensee in Bayfeld. Mr R. Bailey, of the Commercial, gets it for only six months, while Mr Geo. Castle (our reeve) and Mr John Swarts have it for the whole year. As Mr John Pol- lock is vacating the Albion Hotel,Mr Edward Elliott will remove there this week. The many friends of Mr Angus McMillan will be pleased to hear that although he is still very low, yet hopes are entertained of his recovery. The Commercial hotel is bound to keep its guests dry, and with this ob- ject in view the proprietor of what is commonly called the best kept house in town is having a new roof put on his premises. A meeting of the Liberals to select delegates to attend the convention to be held at Goderich, on Monday is called for on Saturdry night; not a very good night fcr a number of the leading men to attend and should be changed. Division Court was held here on Monday, Judge Doyle presiding. We would scarcely need a court day here, but for one man, who, we are happy to say, is not a resident of Blyth, but who seems to delight in bringing all he can to the bar of ,justice. Robert Howard, who, it will be re- membered, purchased the old Metho- dist church last year, has, during the winter, transformed the same into a substantial dwelling house, and now he has disposed of it to Mr R. Smitb. There is some snap and genuine busi- ness go about Mr Howard. The first match of the season,which was played on the grounds, on Wed- nesday afternoon, between Blyth and Clinton base ball teams, resulted in a victory for Blyth. Tbe score stood 12 to 11, and two men still to put out on even innings. As a matter of fact the match was not completed, and can hardly be called a victory for Bloth. The other evening one of our young clerks took his lady love home with him to let his ma see her, and while they chatted the doors by some means became locked, and the keys were missing, and he was obliged to take her out of the window, when she de- cided to go home. It is not recorded how the young man got back, nor does this state who she was, but if some one will tip us high enough, we can tell all about it. SUDDEN DEATH --Quite a gloom was cast over our village on Friday afternoon of last week, when it was known that Mrs Smith, beloved wife of Mr Alex. Smith, was dead. De- ceased was only a young woman, but 30 years of age and bad been ailing only a few days, nothing serious be- ing anticipated. Mr Smith left on Friday morning for Exeter, on busi- ness, and had to be telegraphed for in the afternoon. She leaves behind a wife and five small children to mourn her logs. The remains were interred in'the he 'Union Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The funeral was one of the latest we have bad here for all fo the business places being Clegetti showbrtg ^the respect in ieh the' e ed was h wb tleail els, also sympathy for air Smith and family, wit0 have been 00 suddenly fleebal' d, Kippers. Mr John Doig, er., is making ar- rangements to leave for Algoma this week. We notice the beaming counten- ance of our young friend, Will Mc - Nevin, in our midst this week. Rev Jas. Livingstone spent an evening of last week with friends here, and his old congregation bad the pleasure of hearing him preach. The regular quarterly service in connection with Hensall north Cir- cuit will be held at Fansville next Sabbath, consequently the regular prayer meeting service in the Metho dist church here will be withdrawn. Service in the evening at 7. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION.—On Monday, the 5th inst., the regular monthly meeting of the South Huron Ministerial Association will be held 'in the Methodist church in this place. During the evening an evangelistic service will be held, to which a num- ber of the Revs gentlemen are ex- pected to remain. This may close the series of services which are being carried on, and we hope to see a full house. Hensall Gardening is now the order of the day in the village. An effort is being made to have an Independent order of Foresters court established here. The fall wheat in this neighbor- hood is looking fairly well, some fields being in excellent condition. The canvas for the members for the Mechanics' Institute is still going on. The canvassers have over 80 names. The sacrament was administered in the Methodist cburoh on Sunday last and the Quarterly Official Boar met en Monday. Seeding 18 inmost cc rnpleted in this vicinity. The land was never in better condition, and if the favorable weather dentinal, tri abundant yield may be enlpected. On returning from the funeral of M aster Wesley Kestle on Monday, M r S. Sanders and wife met with what might have been a serious acci- dent. On turning the corner at Mr William Dearing's, the horse was go- ing a little too fast and the occupants of the buggy were thrown out. Mrs Sanders fortunately escaped unhurt but Mr Sanders received a severe cut on the face. Local Sporting Notes Our baseball team went out to Blyth, on Wednesday to have a prac- tice game with the team of that vill- age, but owing to the rain the game was not finished. On Saturday last the Collegiate football team, enumerated in last week's NEW ERA, went to Goderich, and, as was there predicted, they won by 5 goals to 0. They had they best of the game from the start, the goal keeper, Mr Elford, not having occa- sion to touch the ball once during the game. All of the boys did excel- lently. They speak in the highest terms of the courteous treatment they received from the home club, and hope to be able to treat them in the same gentlemanly and kind way in which they were treated. A return match will soon be played on the Col- lege grounds here. SHOOTING.—The following is the score of the Gun Club practise on Monday last:— Hovey, 1101011110-7 Powell,.... 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0-4 Overbury, 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1-6 McMurray, 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1-8 Blackall, "-..-0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0-3 Johnston,.. 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0-5 The Society wish to state that on Monday evening of each week no other sports will be allowed to be played on the grounds. This is their practise night, and for the safety of all no club but the gun club will be allowed the use of the grounds. News Notes Arming The Comity. The Choicest Stealings from Our County Exchanges, Dr. Phillipe, who has been located ie Seaforth for some time, has removed to Toronto. Mr Chas. Eacrett, who recently sold his farm in Exeter, has decided to lo- cate in Sarnia. IJon. T. M. Elliott, of Elliott, Dak., arrived in Goderich, last week and is visiting friends. Mrs Campbell, Sr., of° Il'enfryn, the. other clay slipped on the pump platform, breaking her right arm. Mr E: E. Wade and family, of Bruss- els, will very probably remove to Owen Sound in the near future. Rev. M. Danby, of Seriforth, who has been in Ottawa for several months in- tends removing his family to that city. At a meeting of the Seaforth Turf Club held on Monday night it was de- cided to hold races there on the 24th of May. Mr Robt. Hogg, of Turnberry, has a ewe which gave birth to four lambs one day last week. They all appear to be doing well. At a meeting of the Hay Council, held last Wednesday, Mr Sam'l S. Latta was appointed clerk, at a salary of $70 per annum. Mr Robt. Taylor of Usborno, is the possessor of 53 young chickens. Con- sidering the date of the season, this is a good showing. Mi.J. A. Cline has resigned the leaJer• ship of the choir in the Presbyterian church, after a great many years ser. vice, in Winfioam. Andrew Simpson has removed from hie farm, near Jamestown, to Wawan, osh township, where ho recently pur- chased a 100•aore lot. Mre Wm. Watt, of Saltford, bae just got a copy of her brother's will, who re- cently died out in California, leaving her an enormous fortune. Mr F. W. 'weddle, late of Forgns, has purchased the dental business of Mr W. J. Fear, of Soafortlr, Mr Fear intends removing to Toronto. ri Mr Jae. Lillico,lato of the 10th condole sion of Tnrnberry, who removed to" Manitoba about two wooket ago, died very suddenly before unloading hie goods from the car. The fainters of Huron andehfitld:. townships have formed themseirea Into . it joint stook company, to ernes a;igk mill in Ilemleek City. They l:a - o over y the latnotlbt ofmoney regi! ,d tinntli fait thousand do1lare s,ird the building 15 to be .erected as t ton es they get the.