Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-10-10, Page 4'', the consent of at least the great maj- ority of the members to the adoption of some arrangements whereby the Society could combine with, say the Northwes- terneach year. The efforts of the of - Leers of the Society are no doubt well meant, but the circumstances are now so much against them that they cannot be expected to make a success of a separate Show. 0 C.^ ajgiv ttlrevltiaerlellt . .iilliner,y -Beesley & Cu laueic bootie --.Cooper ,4 neW eohesee--Cooper S (' iaent'efurniehings -Juhu 11'1eemail Stallion ---J, B. Fischer ,Stray heifer—M. McEwen. Tax oolleetor--W. Coats Boar for service—H. Freeman Teacher weuted—J. Roberton, Farm for sale—J. Lautensehlager Business for sale --R. Fitzsimons Indian tea --J. W Irwin Bargain day -J, Robertson Clooks—J B Remised' dt Co Servant wanted -R. Ransford glin#attetvexa FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1890. ' East Huron Reformers. A Convention of the Reformers of the East Riding of Huron (both Dominion and Provincial) will be held in the Town Hall, Brussels, on Friday of neat week, Oct. 17th,commencing at 1 o'clock m The business of the Convention will be the election of officers, arranging for a number of public meetings, and the transaction of other business of int- porta'ce to the party. A large turn- out is asked for. Dr. Macdonald, M.P.; Jno. McMillan, M.P., and Thos. Gibson, •M. P. P., are expected to be present and address the meeting. Exporting Eggs. The Loudon Free Press, alluding to Mr D. D. Wilson's shipment of eggs to the old country, argues that we may find a market there for the eggs which the McKinley tariff will prevent us sending to the States. There is a fea- a ture of Mr Wilson's experiment that the Free Press is evidently not aware of. The eggs for the American market were picked and sold just as they came into the storehouse, no regard being ne- cessary as to size, &c. Those that were sent to the old country, however, were carefully picked, only the largest being sent. If a profitable market cannot be found for thel largest, it certainly cannot for them in mixed lots, and if the smallest have to be picked out every time that a consignment is sent across the ocean, one can very quickly see that the business cannot be carried on. The idea in the English mind that Canadian eggs cannot reach there fresh, ori account .of distance, is of course, largely prejudice, and would be over- come, in time. But all the experiments in the egg line, so far, have been tinani- cal failures. Small Shows. We have before taken the ground that there are too many small shows held, and tthat it would be better there was amalgamation of some of them. At present there are 12 agricultural ex- hibitions held in this county annually. Where the same territory is covered by larger ones it is useless to attempt to keep ap the smaller. The following from the Goderioli Star of last week, while it applies to Colborne direotly will apply in a general sense to severaj other townships in the county The annual fail show of the Colborne Branch Society was held on Tuesday last, with the most perfect weather for the day. The attendance was much smaller than in former years, and the display in almost every department so limited as to warrant the remark that this ought to be the Last show held by the Society alone. So little real good can be done by so small an exhibition that the advocates of amalgamation ought to have no difficulty in winnin The Dominion Minister of Agricui ture ie sending samples of ,Canadian barley to England, for exhibition at a barley show, got up purely in the intor. `• ests of-nialsters. The Empire mentions the weight of the sevh40.i- samples that are going over, the nearest one to the ;English standard of 56 lbs. weighing 55 lbs, while the rest are from 51 to 53.— That fine barley can be grown here is -well known, but the paint of importance to Canadians is will barley that is ho - low the English standard be suitable.— 'Malsters have repeatedly said not. The results of this exhibition) will be watch- ed with iutorest. Isere is a pointer for the directors of the Huron Central. At some of the American fairs, a new form of attrac- '•tiort has been devised, and it seems to work well. it is nothing less than a debate on the tariff. At a recent New York State county fair a discussion on this subject absorbed [the attention of over 1,000 persons, who, during the two -Hears and a half of the debate, stood in :Abe rain:under umbrellas to listen to the speakers. Hero is an amusement 'that can be depended on. When it ;rales too hard for other forms of attrac- tion oratorical lips can pour forth a flood that would make the clouds envious. But the important point is that this drenched audience intently listening to advocates of certain econo- Mk ideas is a fair illustration of the interest that farmers take in the tariff f both sidesof the trade question could be presented to audiences,free from per- Onalitiee or partizan bitterness,the iilgOrt would be worth listening to. St. Helens. Norris.—D. May, superintendent of Mechaulcs Institute, lectured to t}fe Tcruperttnce Hall and was apprec iat- ed by all Mr Duncan McPherson is at present visiting his son -In-law, Rev Chas. Rutherford, of Spring- field, New York. Mr Wes and Miss Tena Gordon spent a week with friends in Torouto. Mr and Mrs Samuel Irvine, of Belgrave, paid a short visit to friends here. Mr Wm Wood is seriously ill with inflam- mation of the brain. Mr and Mrs McKay, of Sault Ste Marie, paid a short visit to Mr Angus McMonald. Mr Hugh Anderson and wife, have returned from visiting friends in Lon- don. Mr Robt Miller and wife, of Wisconsin, are visiting at his broth- er's, Mr R. K. Miller. Metiers R. Wellwood, W. Hughes and M. Conine left last Saturday with a shipment of cattle for the Glasgow market. Lieu- tenant Lott, of the Salvation Army, is at present at her parents, recruiting her health. Miss Bella Wilson, of Au- burn, spent a few days at Mr R. K. Millers, of this place. Miss William• son, of Parkeale, Toronto, is visiting at the manse. Miss Edith intends leaving this week t friends in Brantford. Rev Mr of Whitechurch, is to lecture o orado, on Thursday evening, i nection with the Mechanics In The Sacrament of the Lord's 5 is to be dispensed in Calvin's c on Sabbath next, the Rev M Leau, of Blyth, is to take cha preparatory service on Friday. Bella McKenzie has returned home in Pusliuch, after ape several weeks with her sister, McKenzie. The open m etiu the Harris Mission Band, whic held in the Presbyterian chur Tuesday, the 30th of Sept., was sidered a success; a good progra ing rendered and the evening fine there was quite a large at ante, a collection was taken the close of the meeting in aid o Band. >�ollueslvlllle. b'oo'rmALL •-.The Football Associa- tion met on Monday, Sept. 28, for the purpose of organizing. The ofheers elected for theeusuiug term were:— Pres. E C Potter; Capt, G A Event.; Field Copts, Will E:turd and Robert Twist; See, Fred Elford; Trees, S T Walter; Committee, George Phipps, John Huller and A Y Tebbutt, The evenings for practice are every alter- nate Monday and every Friday. NOTES —Mr and Mrs Alex Os►'a1- deston were visiting in Hamilton last week. Mr and Mrs Chowu, of Clin- ton, were visiting friends in the vil- lage last week. Rev W. F. Campbell, of Blyth, formerly of this place, was in town one day last week. Mrs and Mise Ivison. of Kippen, are spending a few days at E. C. Potter's. W. J. Lobb was in Exeter last week, on business, and spent Thursday in Bay- field. Mr Albert Halstead was in London the other day. Mrs Ayers is expected home to -night (Friday). Miss Jackson, of Blyth, is visiting at Mr John Jervis'. Mr and Mrs John Calblck, of Clintt.n, spent Sunday and Monday among old friends here. Durnin they left on Tuesday for Goderich, o visit where they intend spending 'a few Geddes days. Messrs James Ford and Geo. n Col- Levis are buying up another drove of u con- cattle, near Teeswater and Wiogham. stiute. Mr James Lobb, of Galt, spent a few upper days visiting friends here this week; hurch, we are glad to see Jim looking so r Me- rge of Miss to her ¢ding Si rs D. g of h was ch on con - m be - being tend - up at t the Hensall NOTES.—Mr W. Stoneman, has been away for the past arrived home on Wednesday meeting of the Y. P. M. I. Ass tiuu was held on Monday eve last,but on accouut of the inclem ret the weather, the attendance email. Messrs McDonell & Wa hardware merchants, have disso partnership, Mr Waugh reti Our teachers are attending Teachers' Convention in God (Thursday and Friday.) RETIRED. --Rev O. H. Bridge pastor of St Paul's church, ha signed his pastorate. He prea his farewell isermon to a cro church on Sunday evening last, Bridgeman has had charge of church for over four years, du which time much prosperity come tc it. By his earnest chria character, his ability in presen the words of everlasting life, untiring zeal in his labors, and a all the harmony between his life profession has rendered him m beloved, not only by his own gregation, but by the entire vill He leaves immediately for Eogl to visit his parents. Wherever future his lot may be cast, he have the best wishes of the people Hensall. who week• , A I of friends here. Our teacher is at- ocia- tending the teachers' convention held encyning in Goderich, on Tburaday and Friday ws of this week. ugh, ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. — The lved harvest home festival, under the aus- ring. pices of the Methodist church, took the place here on Sunday and Monday ericb last, and notwithstanding the unpro• pitious state of the weather, was quite man, a Success. On Sunday morning the s re- church was crowded, to hear Rev J. eked W Shilton, who spoke from 1st Peter weed 4' 19. In the evening Rev J. Edge Mr preached to a full house, taking for his text Matthew 17, 19 and 20, In ringe spite of the rain all day Monday and hats , most of the evening the church was tion crowded. A sumptuous repast was ulated by a ting spread number. and The manner in which hie g hove the tables were decorated is worthy of and note; and deservedly won the highest uch encomium. After the wants of all con- had been catered to, a mental treat age awaited the crowd above the base - and ment, which consisted of the chair - in man's address,]by the pastor, which will tookthe form „f a patriotic speech, and of roused every loyal heart in the aasem- bly, Rev L. W. Diehl spoke for a short time on the union of all Chris- tian bodies, which was verb' heartily accepted. Rev Mr Irvine spoke on "Business," and the Rev Mr Shilton spoke for sometime on the hindrances in the way of Christians. The choir made the program lively with its se- lections, in its usual first-class style. We are told, on good authority, that our choir is A No. 1, which, indeed, we do rot doubt. There being at least "twelve baskets full" yet on hand, a social was held on the following evening, when the remain- der of the fowl, cake, etc., was dis- posed of, and proved a greater success than the expectation of the most sanguine. The stock, of provisions rapidly diminished, until scarcely a cake could be seen. Had it not been for the "twenty-seven pound hunk" of roast beef so liberally supplied by the pastor, and which was all cut up into sandwiches for the occasion, many would have gone away hungry; as it was, all, or nearly all, were sup- plied. The crowd afterwards repaired to the church, where another harvest home service was held. Mr E. Ache- son was elected to the chair, and acted in that capacity to the satisfac- tion of all. He called on Messrs J. Marquis, J. Trewartba, T. Murch, A. J. COurtice and Rev W . Ayers for impromptu addresses. These all se- ceded to his request, and a most en- joyable time was spent by all, wbo afterwards repaired to their homes highly pleased with the entire festi- val. The proceeds amounted to over $91. est Wawa,uosi . oounoo lovas held ipn°her Towns tippafHall on Sept. .27th. A. byelaw fixing the rate for the current year was read and sign- ed. Mr Thorns intervie\,ed the coun- cil respecting the drain on con. 12, and on hie claim for compensation for road allowance on con. 14. Ou motion the reeve was authorized to take advice from the township solicitor, on the question of Mr Thorn's claim. The reeve and deputy were authorized to subscribe for five shares of $20 each, in the Dungan- non Agricultural Stock Association, providing they find everything in con- nection therewith satisfactory, and that the Ashfield council subscribe to the amount of six shares. Dog tax im- properly collected from John Phillips, in 1989, was refunded. By-law appoint- ing Wm. Stewart, township engineer, was repealed. Mr Marshall, of Holy. rood, was appointed township engineer at a salary of $4 per day and mileage, while engaged in township work. The auditors appointed to retake correction of the auditors' report, handed in their report, which was adopted. Several a News Notes Aroolid The County The Choicest Stealings front Ottr County Ex.+Itauges. John Heys, a highly -respected real - dent of Seaforth, died on Saturday fast, of inflammation, aged 70 years. Mr David Walker, of Tuckersmith, has been very unwell for souse time, He is troubled with an affection of the stomach. Detective Webb, of the Ontario Medi• cal Council, visited Exeter receatly, and fined H. M. Cowan $35 and costs, for practicing medicine without a li- cense. Mr A. Allen, of Colborne, the veter- an horseman, has sold the fine import- ed Clydesdale stallion, Campbelltown Chief, tc MrHenry Farthiug, of Buffalo, New York. The West Huron Teachers' Aesoci- ion will hold its semi-annual meeting counts were passed, and the council ad. in the Central school, Goderich, on journed. R. K. MILLaa, Clerk. Thgreday and Friday, the 9th and 10th inst. NOTES.—Mr Wm. Cameron took in the Wingham show, and secured sev- eral prizes. Mr George Beadle, jr. and Miss Elizabeth Robertson are the last couple here that have embarked on the matrimonial sea; the Rev Mr Anderson of St Helens acting as pilot; we wish them a prosperous voyage on life's tempeetnnus load. The 6th and 7th concessioue e one of best well after his severe illness, as a re• bath schools for the lenR h of time it it sult of which be is having a few has been organized. in the county• it weeks holidays, but expecte to be able to return to his work again in a few days. Miss Bertha Scott spent Sunday with her grandparents here. Robert Twist has left the employ of Ed. Swans. Miss Annie Gordon, of Goderich, spent a few days in the village last week. Miss Pethick is visiting at Wm. Mulholland'a. Mies Susie Acheson is visiting in Goderich. Mrs Lashbrooke, from Mitchell, is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs R. Docking. Mr W. Colquhoun and sister, who have been visiting in and around here, returned to their home at Gowrie, ou Tuesday last. Mr E. Potter is engaged in turning a beautiful set of parlor croquet. Mrs Murray, from Mitchell, is the guest Hay. NOTES.—Mr Colin Smith has been to Darlington, to see his brother, who is not expected to live. At the last meeting of the Epworth League in Fanville, readings were given by Miss A. Ferguson and Mr W. John- ston and an address by Mr Cossens, theprogram was interspersed with music by the choir; at the next meet- ing a debate will be held, snbject "Resolved that a Republic is a more desirable form of Government than a limited monarchy," Captains, Messrs Brown and Green supported by W. Johnston and R. Ferguson. Mr E. Raging, who has been awarded a 3rd class certificate at the July examin- ation, purposes following up his studies at the Clinton Collegiate. Rev Mrlvison, ofSexsmith, preached in the Methodist church, at Hills Green, on Sunday last. The Rev Mr Coats is expected to preach in the Hall next. Varna. DISTURBANCE. _-Our usually quiet and law-abiding community was the scene of unusual commotion on Mon- day morning last, the circumstances of which date back some time. It seems that hot words have passed be- tween Mr L. Beatty and a shoemak- er named Wiggins, and an Monday morning as Mrs Wiggins was passing Beatty's place, she threw a stone at him, he being inside, which hit him. Shortly afterwards, Mr Beatty went to Mr Secord's, in order to take out a warrant, and had purposely gone out of the way to avoid Wiggins, when Mrs Wiggins came out and threw a basin of water or slops at him. This so enraged him that be clinched with her, and during the melee Wiggins came to his wife's assistance, but was compelled to run for his own safety. Wiggins laid information against Beatty, who was tried before Messrs Secord and Morgan, who imposed a fine of $5 and costs. Beatty then entered a cross suit, and Wiggins was fined $5 and costs. Another infor- mation was laid against Wiggins by Beatty and Purdy, (the latter hav- ing become involved indirectly in it) and a second fine of $10 and costs imposed. He was given a couple of days in which to pay, or be commit- ted to jail. All parties were repre- sent by lawyers, and the trial caused a good deal of concern, the whole village taking sides, and even others than these named being implicated. -----•►• •+a --- Paramount. NOTES.—Miss Mary Doyle has returned to Detroit. Miss J. A. McInnis lett last week for London. Mr Richard Martin, who has been a subject of Uncle SAM'S for some time, is home on a visit. Mrs Jas. Ander- son, of Columbus, is at present enjoy- ing a visit amoung her friends in this vicinity. Mrs 5, Fortune, of Wrox- eter, spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs W. Murdoch, recently. Mise Mary McKenzie, who returned from Detroit recently in poor health, is improving. Mr Albert Towle is visiting the homestead near St Marys. Mrs D. Murchison and her son, James, left last week for Shakespere to spend a short visit with friends there. Miss Annie Agnew is visiting friends in Plainfield, Mich. Tlickerstu th. NOTES.—The Evangelistic services in connection with Turner's church have been discontinued. Picking apples is all the rage at present. Everybody and their uncle took in the Clinton Fair last week. The West End School is now adorned by a handsome board fence, which makes it one of the finest school pro- perties in the township. DIr David Crawford swept everything at the Clinton and Seaforth fairs with his 2 -year old roadster colt. Mrs W. G. Wright, of Harro'v, Essex county, returned home,thie week after spend- ing a pleasant time with relatives in the section. Londesboro. NOTES.—Mt R. Hughes left for Strathclair, Man. taking his ticket from Mr Jeffery, at the Station. Mr White, clerk in the G. T. Freight offices London, spent Sabbath with friends here. Rev D. M,Ramsay, re- turned home on Saturday from Tor- onto,where he was attending to duties at Knox Co lege. Newman Brunsdon, of Pickford, Mich, is visiting friends around his neighborhood. E J. Bell, arrived home again from Indiana bringing with him a fine trotting Stallion, look out for him. Goderich Tow ash iD. SHOOTING MATCH .—A Shooting Match will be held at the farm of H. Murphy, lot 19 16th con., Goderich township, on Wednesday, October 15th, when a quantity of Geese, Turkeys and Ducks will be shot for. Sot.n.—Mr Jeptha Holland has bought the 20 acres on the 16th con,. owned by Mr McDougall. It is Mr Holland's intention to erect a house and move on the place as soon as possible. y has only been opened tbis summer and it has an average attendance of between 60 and S0. Dungannon NOTES.—lir D. F, Munroe, of Auburn. paid a ehurt visit to friends here. Quite a little surprise was manifested among our citizens, when our young friend Mr Ad. Disser, re- turned with his bride ashorttime ago, but still more so, when they found that he had been married ou or about the 24th May,the marriage took place in Buffalo, to Miss Ruth Disher; we wish them all the joys that a married life can give. Mrs Wilson, Milliner, has moved to the old stand of P. F. Hamlen. Mr J. 13rydges, visited London, last week. Mr and Mrs Richard Treleaven, have gone ou a visit to friends in Michigan. Mrs Thomas Anderson, has been visiting friends in St Catharines. The funer- al of the late John Miller, of Clinton, passed through our village on Satur- day, on it way to the Cemetery,where the remains of the deceased were laid, Mr Miller, was at one time a resident of this place, and known to a large number of our citizens'and we believe highy respected; Mrs Miller, has our sincere sympathy in this dark hour of bereavement. ivlcKlllop. Norse —Messrs P, Kerr and Alex Gordon are on the grand jury. Mr Richard Sparling, of the 12th con., who slid hie farm to Mr Archibald, some time ago, has purchased twenty- five acres of lot 23, con 13, from Mr Alex Gardiner, for the suis of $1,200. Mr Thos Grombolby has moved into the vacant house on the farm of Mr Gardiner, con. 14' Mr J. Dennis and Mr A. Crich, of the 14th con,, succeeded in taking 1st prizes for their colts at'both Seaforth and Brussels fairs. The trustees of school No 9, have re.engaged Mr Jno G. McLeod for the coming years at a salary of $500, an advance of $50. As this is the highest salary paid in township, it speal,a well for Mr Mc- Leod's ability. Manchester. NOTES .—The Rev Mr Roes occu- pied the Presbyterian pulpit last Sabbath, Mr McMillen being absent in Clinton, Last week one of the most war -like scenes that has ever been witnessed in this neighborhood, took place on the Blyth gravel road; a large circular saw that had outlived its usefulness, furnished the martial music ; but lo, when the bachelor club got foto line utter confusion per- vaded the ranks ; the Marshall hav- ing deserted, a vigorous attack was made. True to British regimental forms an amimal was seen in the front rank; a biped, uttering the moat discordant sounds, wailing no doubt at the five cent per dozen duty which was so shortly to be imposed by tha American Government ; after a few volleys the gallants repaired to their several homes. DEATH.—Last week one of the oldest residents of this neighborhood passed:that into bourne from which no traveller ever returned. Mr Neaves, after a long and painful illness,passed away, having passed the four score years alloted to our race. Be leaves a eon and two daughters. His re- mains were interred in Ball's ceme- tery. Walkerbuen: NOTES.—Mrs Lapsley is visiting her parents here at present. Mrs John Govier took in the Western Fair at London. DEATH.—Again another has been summoned to the silent unknown, i the person of Mrs Heapy, who died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr Alexander Robertson, at the mature age of seventy-five years. Her re- mains were interred inBall's cemetery on the base line lait Saturday. She leaves a family of two sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate parent. Gotierieli. Mr Joe Hess' series of meetings closed on Friday night, which had the additional attraction of his won- derful athletic exhibition of club - swinging, he seems as suple as a kit- ten and as boneless as an ell. The North Street Methodist church is crowded nightly with an attentive congregation, listening to the earnest, eloquent and gifted lady, Miss Wil- liams, of Simcoe County. Miss Wil- liams is a counterpart of Miss Dims• dale, the Evangelist, but being stronger, fills the commodious church with her pleading, harmonious voice. HARVEST HOME.—Captain and Mrs Dyson held a harvest home in the Army barracks on Monday night. The la-reacks were filled like a barn with cereals, dairy, farm and garden produce. After the guests had fitted themselves to reflection, Capt. Dyson[ and his wife,and cfficers from Clint(in and lesser towns around, filled the ears and bodies of sinners with red hot gospel shot and Shell. The war cry was raised in dead earnest, and dreadful was the carnage that night. No doubt they shook in every limb with fear they might carry the war into his sunless dominion. Mr Jae Tewsley, son of Mr Joseph Tewsley, of Colborne, left on Friday last for Denver, Colorado, where he in- tends to enter a ma.hiue shop and learn the busjness. Dr. Coleman and wife and Mr Theo Coleman have returned home from their European trip. The doctor's many friends will be pleased to learn that he is looking exceedingly well. Mr E. Williams, brother of Mr R. S. Williams, local manager of the Bank of Commerce, Goderich, was killed about three weeks ago by being run over by a train at Seaforth, Lancashire. Li A young lad, named Clement, of Seaforth, got his collar bone broken on Wednesday. He was driving the Queen's hotel bus into a shed and got caught between the bus and top of the shed door. Alit. James Whitely, of Goderich townahip, was thrown out of his buggy while delving on Tuesday last, and re- ceived a severe chock, but although he is confined to his room he is progress• ing favorably. We have this week to record the death of one of Stephen's young men, in the person of Richard James Harvey, at the early age of 17 years and 3 months, which sad and melancholy event took place on Monday morning last, about 8 o'clock. We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs William Cowan, which took place at her husband's residence, near Shel- don, Dakota, on the 14th of September, and the sad intelligence reached the relatives and friends here a few days ago. She was the second daughter of the late Thomas McMichael, Esq., of Hullett. Alex. Gardner, 14th con., of McKil- lop, has two lambs which he thinks are hard to beat. Otte of them weighs 150 pounds and the other 170. They are of Leicester breed, were lambed in April last and have run with the flock all summer. Mr Gardner would like to near of something to beat the above record. Sunday evening Mr Huber, of Lon- desboro, was passing through Man- ehester, when his horse got frightened and ran away, upsetting the buggy and throwing one of the occupants out. Mr Huber was considerably cut about the face; the other occiopauts escaped unhurt, but the buggy was somowhat demoralized. A serious accident happened to Mr G. 1 E Jackson, of Egmondille, on Wednes- day morning last. He was engaged in pulling apples when he had the misfor- tune to fall from the ladder upon which he was (standing, to the ground, a dis- tance of over twelve:fee* dislocating hie shoulder, factoring the collar bone and inflicting other injuries. On Monday night, about 10 o'clock, the barn on the Blyth estate to the west of the village was discovered to be on fire. The fire originated in the north aide of the barn and as the building contained] hay and other crops, it was soon a mass of flames, The fire was the work of an incendiary who justly de- serves life imprisoment, this being two buildings burned on the above premises inside of a year. William McDougall, of Morris, charg- ed with stealing $18 from Edward Wil- son, at Blyth, on the 7th of September last, and comnitted by Magistrates Young and Kelly, was on Thursday sentenced by Judge Toms to five years in the penitentiary at Kingston. Rich- ard Nesbitt, also of Morris, who was committed by Magistrate Hunter, of Brussels, for stealing some articles of clothing and a pocket book from John Shier, received a similar sentence. On Friday morning last, a young child of Mr Fink's, of Exeter North, was drowned in a tank. While play- ing about the yard, it took a pail and went to the tank, and inquisitively re- moving the cover, allowed the pail to fall; and it is thought that while grasp- ing for the bucket, the child also fell into the tank, the cover•closing after it. When the child was found some time afterwards, life had faded away, and the body with the pail at its side lay at the bottom of the tank. Mr John L. Little, of Turnberry, lost a valuable horse on Sunday. On Saturday Mr Little drove into Wing - ham with a load of barley, and after unloading noticed that one of his horses was sick. IIe drove into the stable at the British hotel, but as the horse ape peared to be getting worse he took it out again and put it in the stable of Mr Wilson, V. S. Mr Little scent to town for it Monday morning, but was surprised to find it was dead. Lecburn Nor es.—Mrs II. Relton, and nep- hew A. Carter, are visiting friends in Windsor. Another son bas come to cheer the home of our artichect, D. Cumming, it al rived on Saturday 4th. Master Henry and Hillary Horton,re- turned home on Monday,having spent several days in the city of Stratford, the guests of their sister Mrs G. H. Clutton. Mr Jas Stra an, of the Sault St. Marie, Mie+'gan, spent e week with parents an, friends here, returning home on : turday by beat. Miss Ball, of Gode, ich township, was theguest of her usin Miss M. Rel - ton, on Sunday,Miss Jennie Morris, who has beee�rr-or some time a resident of our burg lleeping house for her un- cle Jas Horton, returned' to her home in Garbraid. on Fr,1•f1ay. Several members of 1. O. G. T. here took in the entertainment given by the mem- ber of Albert lodge near Port Albert o Thursday night last, in the school use. They report having a good Ime and speak highly of the kind re- ception given them by the Albert lodge members. Some of the bros. are already saying they they will go back. The end of the first quarter of the fiscal year shows a surplus in the Dominion treasury of $3,956,097 The St. Thomas Fair Association lost $400 on their late show, and the directors have now a total deficit of $979.93. EW SCNEME o*READERS Oa Saturday, Oct. 11 WE PROPOSE STARTING A Lending library. Several Hundred Paper Covered Books have been pur- chased, comprising the Choice New Publications, as well as the Standard Books, and will be put into a large rack which we have had made especially for this scheme. A charge of 50 cents will he made for the first book you get, and when it is returned, another one may be had for 5c additional and continue as long as you like. Each member's name will books and no one will be changing unless they have fifty be carefully entered in our allowed the privilege of ex - paid the membership fee of cents. New Publications will be added as soon as published, and we will try and keep as far as possible the better class of Fiction and not the trashy novels that are some- times sold. The more members we have the more books we will keep. No lover of good reading should miss this opportunity of using books at so moderate a cost. Remember we start on Oct. 11th, 1890. "THE SWAMP OF DEATH"—a story of the Great Birchall Case will be added to our library next week. AMERICAN MONEY TAKEN AT PAR. Wm. Cooper & Co BOOKS, STATIONERY and FANCY GOODS, CLINTON. To the Editor of the Clinton Nein Era. DEAR Sru:—I notice the puzzle in your last week's issue. There are some twenty or thirty ways in which these figures can be placed. so as to give the required number. Do you believe it? If your numerous readers don't see it, 1 will give it to you next week. READER. SALE REGISTER, Household furniture, includirg par• tor, bedroom and kitchen sets, on m ar- ket square, Clinton, at 2 p. m., on Saturday, October 11. J. Howson, auct. Farm stock, &c, of Mrs E. Ferguson, lot 21, con. 6, Hay, on Friday, October 31st. E. Bossenburry, Auct. Household furniture, &c., on the Market Square, on Saturday, Oct. 18th, ,Jas Howson, auctioneer. Farm Stock, &c., of Mr L. Manning, Township, on Tuesay', Oct, 21st. Jas. Howson, auctioneer. (Summerhill) BaseLine, Goderich a -- We will send the NEW .V I.R.A. front now to the enol of the year for 25 cents tJ new sltb- scriberg. Or all new subscribers pay- ing its a years' subscription, $1.50 in advance, will get the balance of this year free. Rev A. M. Phillips, a well-known Methodist minister of Toronto, publicly speaks of the late general Conference as '.the do nothing Conference." This may be a correct description, but if a layman used the same words publicly ho would be severely consured by the clergy. The late treasurer of Ontario county, named Lang, has been sent to peniten tiary for two years for embezzling coun- ty funds. :A t Scran ton, Paha sed ucti"n case which has been a local sensation for four years was concluded. Rev. l'eter Roberts, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church was the defendant, the plaintiff being Miss Anna Husaboal. The evidence was conclusive and a verdict of $3,000 was given fur the plaintiff. Canadian barley is to be shown at the great exhibition in London from 20 to 25th inst., where it will come into competition with barley grown in all countries of Europe. A plan is being earnestly discussed in Chicago, which sounds like a tale frorn the Arabian Knights. It is a proposed air ship. models of which have been successfully tested• The project was completed October 3, and the next day at Springfield the Mount Carmel Aeronautic Manufacturing Company was chartered with a capital of x20,000,000. Within 60 days the first air ship is to arrive in Chi ago. The Company is backed by it pre erful English syndicate, and by F. . tern capitalists, but the incorporat s are the inventors. The air ship w' carry cars the size of the Pullmans, nd will contain 50 persons each, \l^�,Ark will commence immediately at t'I,hnt Car. mel npon the manufaeto the plant being a mammoth one, Bring many acres. tett• Aarel'ttoeulelltu. WANTED - A (GOOD Giltl, To n0 VV tight house work. Mashing put hut. Apply to MRS 1i. RANSFORI), Huron St Stallio n. Mr J. 1'. Fisher's Clyde Staltiou, "Lord of the Manor," will stand for the service of mares for the fall season at Mr Otter Wil- son's, Huron Road, Goderich Township, Oct. 41890 2i Stray Heifer. 3rd con. of Stanley,ame into subscriber'spremises, monince, lot a two year old dark -colored Heifer. The own- er is hereby notified to prove proppertyy, pay charges and take her away. M. McE'WAN, Clinton P.O. ii 31 Tax Collector's Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Tax Col- lector starts on his rounds on Monday Oct., 13th, and all parties are notified that, prompt payment of Taxes is especially desir- able. W. COATS, Town Clerk. Its Suffolk Boar for Service. Subscriber keeps for service, at his thorn - premis- es, lot 10, 2nd con. of Hullett, a brad Suffolk boar of first-class pedigree. Terni. 91 at time of service. with privilege of re_ tnrptg if necessary. H. FREEIIIAN. 1m Teacher Wanted. Yale, holding second or third class certifi- cate. Salary not to exceed three hundred and- seventy five dollars. Duties to com- mence first January, Iy�.11 Applications re- ceived until 1st November. JOHN ROBER_ TON Sec.-Treas., S. S., No, A, R-awanosi, Iielgrave. P.O. i''arnl for Sale. Subscriber offers -for sato his farm of 1.5 acres, being lot 11, can., 14, Hullett. About 95 cleared and under Cultivation; balance good hardwood. Veneer brick house, story and a half, frame barn and stable; plenty of water, hearing orchard. Forty rods from school, 5 churches inside lj miles, gravel roads in all directions. Will be soli ou reas- ouablc terms. ADAM LAUTENSCIILAGEli, -411611(1. I'c'ini flour ed and 500(1 liusiness • for Sale. Suhscriherof(ers'for sale his well establish- eil Fleur, Feed and Seed business, on reason- able terms. A profitable trade has been long, that can be materially increased, and it has been established on a cash basis. Sat- isfactory reasons given for selling out. Also, subscriber will sell his present resi- dence, which is a comfortable brick dweling, 100 rooms, two stories, in splendid repair, with soonl orchard, lard and soft seil ata bargain, In one of s ofthe best localities of the town. 11013T. FIT%- SIMONS. EXCURSIONS. Single Fare Excursions to all Western points, Oct. I4 For all particulars apnly to W. JACKSON, TOWN AGENT G. 7' rt. CLINTON MUSIC BOOKS That are worth brlying Tier trricsr S- ,.1 Nn 2 by E.O. iLs cell; board covers, :diets. ('u.cta\' by the Whytelros. ;i cents and 2:, cents M 111,E Letc,s - Collection of Vora! and instrumental ilusic, in six num- hers ; 2.1 cents each. Sent post paid on receipt rf price, or et COOPER'S BOOK STORE ave J