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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-11-21, Page 14 1 •4 '%•0 61001161410 0' JAM " 4 , ERS 0 u r Weekly Bu get OF INTERESTING• NEWS From all parts of the County—by wide-awake and lively Correspondents --- Manicy, NOTES.—Mrs D. McEwen left last Friday for a visit to friends in sViug- ham and Tarnberry. Mr Wm. Scott has been sufl'eripg from rheumatic and neuralgic pains, but is somewhat better. DEATH.—Mr Jas. Mclvor, a back- s elor, died on Monday morning last, after a short illness, at the ripe old age of 73 years. He was one of tbe pioneers of Stanley, for over 4U years a resident of the Babylon line, quiet and inoffensive, upright in all bis dealings, and a native of Scotland.— His remains were interred in the Varna cemetery. T� thica n SNRT A new and convenient style of MENS WHITE SHIRTS, being open the en- tire length of shirt, and instead of pull- ing over the head, is put on the same as .`a coat. This is the latest and best 'Novelty in Shirts, and once worn you will never wear any other kind. We have them laundried and unlaundried, and in two qualities. We will be pleased to have yon call and examine these faultless shirts. Our 50e. Unlaundried White SHIRT is still a popular Shirt, and for a low priced shirt it is not equalled. Latest in HANDKERCHIEFS is a Plain White Linen Hem Stitched. We have them in every quality. Also a full line of Silk Handkerchiefs, ins White, Black, Checks, Fancy Borders, &o. We are now preparing i our Holi- day Novelties, and will shortly place on exhibition a magnificent range of the newest and freshest goods obtainable. Jackson Brothers, The Famous Clothiers CLINTON. Usborne. ANOTHER CLAIMANT. — Mr Win. Balkwell, who lives one mile south of Exeter, on the London road, claims that he is the oldest resident in the county, who has lived continuously on the same farm that he was born on. He is 52 years old, and has nev- er moved off the farm he was born on. He admits that there are residents in the county, who have lived longer on their farms, but they were not born on them. If there ie a person in the county, who has lived longer on the farm they were born on, without changing, he would like to hear of him. WEDDING NOTES.—If the sleigh and Christmas bells have not yet be- gun to ring out their merry notes, the wedding bells rang out their joy- ous peals loud and clear last week, in the vicinity of Varna. Two of those singular, or rather doubling, events took place on Wednesday and Thurs- day of last week, in which four of oue prominent young people played an important part. At the residence of Mr Jacob Diehl, on Wednesday, No- vember 12th, his second daughter, Maggie, was married to Mr Jas. Mc- Clymont. The bride was dressed in garnet silk, and was assisted by Miss Agnes Tyndall, while the bridegroom was assisted by Mr V. M. Diehl, brother of the bride. Rev H. R. Diehl, of Hyde Park, brother of the bride, tied the knot, and was assisted by the other elergymen'present, who were Rev Mr Walker, of Varna, and Rev L. W. Diehl, of Holmesville, brother of the bride. Among those present were Mr John Diehl, of Port Arthur, (another brother of the bride) and wife, and Miss Linda Tyndall, of Winnipeg. Oa Thursday, Miss Agnes Alvina, second daughter of the late Mr Tyndall. of Bluevale, was married to Mr V. M. Diehl, youngest son of Mr Jacob Diehl, at the residence of the bride's grandparect's, on the Parr line. The bride was dressed in gar- net silk, and was assisted by Mrs Jas. McClymont, while the bridegroom was assisted by Mr Jas. McClymont. Rev L. W. Diehl officiated, assisted by his brother, Rev H. R. Diehl, and Rev Mr Walker, The brides were the recipients of soma beautitul presents. Mr and Mrs Diehl took the evening train north from Brucefield for Wing - ham, Bluevale, Ethel and otber places. Mr and Mrs McClymont left Seaforth, Friday afternoon, for Rock- wood. They are expected back some, time this week. We all join in wish• ing them a long, happy and prosper- ous voyage over the sea of life. ° Tuckersmith. FARM SOLD.—Mr George Plewes has sold his farm on the let con. of Tuckersmith, to Mr McDonald, of Usborne, for $6,000. The farm con- tains 100 acres, a fine dwelling house, s,' ,: and the barn and stablee are in fair condition. This farm would have •°.readily sold at one time for $7,000; be refused $6,500sfor it about a year ago; this shows that farm property has depreciated the past few years, at least $10 per acre. Mr Plewes has prsrcbased a large tract of lard in Manitoba, and he and his family in - 'tend to move out and settle on it in the spring. Be has been a resident of this township for over 30 years, and his many friends and neighbors are sorry that he has decided to re- move, as he is universally respected by both old and young. It is our sincere wish that he will regain his tealth, which has been failing for some time, and that his most san- guine anticipations may be more than realized. Goderich Township. F.+Rat Sol D,—Mr W. Lawson, of Hullett, has rented lot 81, con. 12, consisting of 80 acres. TUE WEST.—Mr Sam G. Churehil aa written his friend here from •ritlab Columbia, saying that he is exceedingly well pleased with the country and that he has no intention of returning to Ontario for several years yet. Messrs James Butler.and , M. Churchill started last Tuesday for Washington Territory. their des- ination being Spokane Falls, going 'y the Santa Fe Route. It is their intention to remain -several months nd probably longer should they +rove successful. The' good wishes of their friends go with them. NOTES.—Mr Wru. Falcolner, who bas been on the sick list all summer, has recovered sufficiently to start ork again, baying secured a position with Mr King, baker, Wingham.— u r George Anderson, teacher in No. 9 school, has resigned, and we think is intention is to study for a doctor. he shooting match 'of Henry Miller as fairly well attended, and be got rid of the most of his fowl. Mr John iddleton and daughter, who for the ast month have been in Manitoba, eturned on Friday, much pleased ith the country. Mies Violet Wightman, who has been visiting friends in Toronto has returned. armers have got their root crops almost all in, the few fine days were mproved by them in this capicity. r Jeptha Uolland's honse is al- +ost completed, it addes consider- ably to the appearance of the corner. r Thomas Dyke, who bas been laid up for a considerable length of time, with a dislocated wrist, is now able to resume work again; he looks ood for twenty years yet. At Mr utler's sale last Thursday, cattle sold exceedingly well, but horses and other articles " were at a discount, horses particularly seem to be a drug in the market at present; let us have free trade. Westfield. NOTES. —We are sorry to • Iepport that Mies Lucy Hoover is home from Auburn, sick with congestion of the lungs; we hope to see her round soon. Miss Minnie Farrow, of Auburn, is living at Mr Johnston's for a while. Mr Jim Woods is building a new house; Smith Bros., of St. Helens, have the contract. Mrs Simpson, of Wolverton, is visiting her daugbter, Mrs Win. Stackhouse, this week.— Rev F. Swann is going to commence special services in the new brick church, shortly. Mr T. R. Mitchell, who bas been in Manitoba, returned home last week. Mr and Mrs Robt. Tunney are visiting friends down in Ayr. While Mr David Ramsey was shoeing a fractious horse, it kicked Lias, and broke hie arm, but we hope he will soon be all right again. Exeter. CONCERT.—The members of the Auburn. Royal Templars, No. 123, held a -con• NOTES.—Mr D. E. Munro has cert in the lecture room of the James purchased the vacant store lately oc- street Methodist church, on Monday cupied by Mr Downs; we believe it evening last. Owing to the very wet is his intention to move into it be - evening, there was only a small crowd fore long; it has a dwelling house at - present. We bespeak for them better tached, which was the main reason weather the next time. for purchasing it. The Bible Society OBITUARY.—It is our sad duty to meeting a few weeks ago, was well chronicle the death of Zechariah M. attended; addresses were delivered McIntosh, who died at his late real- by the resident ministers and agent dente, Huron street, on Thursday of the society. Our enterprising last, 13th inst. The deceased had teacher, Mr Irwin, is busy at present, been ailing since February last, hav- teaching six days in a week, prepar- ing had a severe attack of la grippe, ing a large class for the entrance. which terminated in consumption. Mr John Murdock has a pair of night He was aged 30 years and 6 months. boots, which he would no doubt loan and leaves a young wife and child to at present (not sell) as his time is mourn their loss. He was buried in occupied soothing the plaintive wails the family burying ground, at Bay- of the youthful strangers, who arrived field, on Friday last, at his residence a few nights ago. NoTEs.—Messrs Snell Brothers, of The Rev Mr Swan, Methodist minis- tnis place, have started their pork ter, conducted the Thanksgiving ser - packing in tull blast. Mr Ricnard vice is the Presbyterian church. Davis, of this place, is confined to Morris. NOTES.—Mise Hood, of the 5th con., is visiting friends in eerie.— The Methodists of Sunshine intend holding a Christmas tree entertain- ment, on the evening of December 22nd; a good program of music, reci- • tations, readings, speeches, etc., is being prepared. Mr Robert Russell is home from Detroit. Mr AlmCurrie, carpenter, is finishing off a house for Mr Chambers, of K4ppen; ,;the job will be a good one, as John derstande his business. Miss Wat ie spending a few days with her er, Mrs Thornton, near Bluevale. Etnburn. Nom No—Miss Mary Snell, who has been lying dangerously ill in Toronto, has so far recovered that her friends expect to bring her home in a few days. Mr Thomas elcMillan's new house is now finished and furnished, and Tom is now ready to—well, give a house warming. It is rumored that a number of marriages are to take place Boon, in this immediate vicinity; if the contracting parties will turnish your correspondent with particulars, they will receive due publication.— Mrs White, of Exeter, is a guest at Mr George Stephenson's. Mr Cook, blacksmith, had a wood sawing bee on Tuesday, . at which wood was manufactured by the cord. A social evening was spent by some of our young folk, at the residence of Mr James Hays, ex -warden, on Friday evening last, each and all enjoying themselves most thoroughly, and how could they help, as Mr and Mrs Hays, as host and hostess, cannot be excelled. We understand that our post office is to be removed to a more commodious building, in the near future. Inspector Robb paid our school an official visit last week. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday evening last, as Wm. Jenkins, of the llth con., was returning from Seaforth, when opposite the farm of Mr W. E. Caldwell, he met a buggy driven by Mr A. McMionael, and being so dark they did not see each other, Louisa collision was the consequence. The tongue of Mr Jenkine's waggon was broken, and his team become un- manageable and ran away. Mr Me - Michael was less fortunate, as he was thrown from his buggy, which was badly broken. Both gentlemen are thankful that they were so fortunate as to escape with their lives. • (From another correspondent) NOTES.—Mr W. J. Shaw and the Misses Shaw, of Seaforth, and Mr and the Misses Bates, of Bayfield, were the guests of Mrs Martin and family, on Sunday last, The little son of Mrs W. Grieves, of Sheldon, Dakota, who is visiting her parents, has been very ill since their arrival here, but we are glad to be able to state that. under medical treatment, he is improving. Farmers around here took advantage of last week's fine weather, and got their turnips stowed away for the winter; they are an ex- cellent crop, which causes the farm- ers to wear a smile. The trustees of the cemetery have had a row of posts put down in front of the cemetery fence, to tie horses to, which will make it much handier for parties at- tending funerals. Kippen. NOTES. —The turnips — nisi s have been all housed in good condition. Miss Lizz'e Monteith, who is attending the Normal School has been engaged to teach the Hay school, 2e'miles from here. We understand that a dancing club has been formed on the 2nd con. of Tuckersmith. There is likely to be a keen contest for the magorality at the approaching elec- tion. Mr Phaff is in the field against all comers and it is rumored that he will be opposed by a prominent citizen on Church street. The Temperance Counciles booming. Mr Smillie, who purchased Mr Shafer's vacant dwell- ing house, is this week moving into the same; welcome Mr Smillie to our village and trust that he and hie part er may long be spared to enjoy the fruits of their labors. Rev J. Edge, of Clinton, will preach the annual missionary sermon in the Methodist church here next Sabbath, service to commence at 3.30 p.m. Kippen Council of Royal Template will meet in Mr Keyle's Hall on Monday evening, 24th at 7.30 McKillop. NoTEs.—Mr W. N. McLeod, het Goderich township, was home aturday and.Sunday last. He accompanied by;Mr Jas and Miss Stirling ]hiss McPhail and Mise Soiling, of Goderich tp., are visiting friends in this.vicinity thio week. M1ss Bretberston, teacher, Tucker- .Amith, spent Saturday and Sunday last with her parents in this town - Alsip. Mr Andrew Govenlock, of Winthrop, having had his mill re- fitted with new machinery is now pre - pitted to do first class work for the fanners!, in the line of gristing and Chopping. The old man, Nimmo, mentioned last week as being very ill, succumbed to his affliction and passed deer "to .the great majority. The Royal Templars, of Winthrop, intend hating an Open meeting about the end of this month; they expect to belie lectures delivered by Rev Mr '14 tt grove and Mrs Gilmour, who 1ecturedjin Walton on Nov. 55th, on eitieeranee rind other topics. Seaforth DEA'rv.—Mr Jas Murphy, an old And respected citizen, and who up till a very few years ago was engaged iu the grocery business in this town, passed away to his long Koine at the ripe age of seventy years on Tuesday Belast. had suffered ill health for 017t1,1,t017t1,1, OFF FOR ST. TiiOSt4$. --- liaise s Chamberlain left on TjIuraday morn" ing for St. Thomas, where she will attend a higher school; she cries; with her the best wishes of a 1at1040circle of friends. . Il a long time On Thursday the re- ADDRESe.—Aa address wasMk- mains were conveyed to the. station, Arad in the Temperance Half on thence by rail to Guelph for .enter stent. Mesmeric --Wednesday was high day in ,Masonic circles here, Lodges of Intructioi for Huron District were held during the afternoon and evening, annum those from a distance who participated in the proceedings were the Hon. J M Gibson, ex -M P P. and D D G M, of Hamilton, D D G M, White, of Mitchell and D'D G M Wade, of Owen Sound. There was a large attendance of members of the order from different, parts of the District,and on the whole a good time was spent. SERMON TO YoDNG MEN.—A very large congregation may have been seen at the Methodist church on Sunday evening last. It bad been previously announced the Rev Mr Casson, the pastor of the church, would preach to young men, taking for his subject "Lessons from the life of Birchall." The passage of scrip- ture selected as a text is found in the 21st chapter of 1 Kings and 20th verse, coupling with it the latter clause of Numbers 32, 23 "and be sure your sin will find you out." The Rev gentleman's diecouree was atten tively and we hope profitably listen- ed to, as it contained many useful lessons for young men. his bed with anattace of rheumatism. West Wawauosh. Mr Ardagh Stanlake, of this place, r painful to whilst wrestling at the Metropolitan record the death of DEATH.—It is; our Georgeduty Staple House, with Wm. Page, hhd the mis- fortune to break his leg near the of the 6th concession. Deceased ankle en Tu Tuesday morning last. Mr was bard working and industrious. trious. Wm. Sanders, late editor of she Ad. This spring he bought the property vocate, was at Woodstock, on Friday of the late S. Irwin on the Gravel last, and witnessed the hanging of Road. A few days ago he made a Birchall. sale and intended to move in a short time. Deceased was in a melancholy Hullett. state for a few weeks. Last Friday Couenre.—Council met at Londes- some of the family were out hunting boro, members all present. Accounts, and left the loaded gun standing, amounting to about $90, were passed with which, before he could be pre - and ordered to beaid. On the coon- vented, be took his own life. He plaint of Wm. Rion, the clerk was ]eaves a family of two daughters and authorized to ask the township en- three sons to mourn his death. gineer to examine drain on lot 5, NOTES.—Mr Edward Fowler lost con. 5, Hullett, and report to the a valuable mare last week from para - council, in accordance with Sub -sec- lysis, he only bought it a week( be - tion 6, sec. 4. Ditches and Water fore. An old custom was revived at Courses Act. The claims of Fred. the sale of Mr W. J. Fowler, a week Youneblut, for damages to his en- ago; a . large five gallon jug was gine, was laid oyer for consideration carried on the ground by the auction - at next regular meeting of council. er; the effect was plainly visible be - The sum of $20 was granted for re- ore the close of the sale, some ap- pairing roads and sidewalks in Man- .eared to be unconscious of their own chester, and ordered to be paid to Mr-xistence, otbers could not have been S. Caldwell, pathmaster. Council . id in a 40 acre hayfield; as the poet adjourned to meet, again on Dec. 16 :urns said "If we could only see our - JAS. CAMPBELL, Clerk. selves as others see us." From another Correspondent. Varna. Mr George Staples, of the 5th con.. SAD BEREAVEMENT. — On Fr'day committed suicide on Thursday even - morning last the wife of Mr Launce- ng. Hie son, who had been out lott Beatty. of this place, after a short unting, left his gun in the woodshed illness, suddenly departed this life. nd had gone to the stables; his wife The deceased was a lady of much ,eing the only person in the house at refinement, and one who showed by he time, saw him examining the gun words and deeds that she lived the ; nd told him he had better put it consistent life of a Christian. A ;way, which he did, and on leaving large concourse of friends followed he room for a few seconds and on re - her remains to the cemetery. This urning was horrified to see her hue - sudden demise has cast a glo over ,and with the muzzle of the gun in the neighborhood. is mouth and in the act of pulling he trigger,but before she could reach Win liam.fatal was done,the g im the deed Wingham horse fair fails to be held harge passing through his beat and nn the 27th of this month, Bruce and eking off part of hie right ear, killing Huron farmers please note. im instantly. The deceased had ' When modern 'cliemietry shall have een in poor health for several months hit upon a cheap mode of transmut- and at times temporarily insane. ing its clay into aluminium, then our 7 is horse ran away with him a few thriving town will utilize what is months ago and upset hire out of the now a decided nuisance KINDNESS IN CALIFORNIANS.—Mr B. Blair, who has been absent for about eleven weeks, is home again. He spent the greater part of the time in California, whither he went to look after the effects of hie nephew. who it was reported had been killed. This report proved false as friends here received a letter from the said nephew from a seaport in England. Mr Blair speaks very highly of the hospitality and Kind treatment with which be, an entire stranger, met on every hand, while making investiga- tion as to the truth of the report about his nephew; be specially men- tions the kindly assistance rendered by one Mr Helphinstine; while in California Mr Blair visited the home of Mr Peter Cooper a former resident of this neighborhood. The many friends of Mrs Cooper will be pleased to learn that her health is much im- proved. I#lti.'liick. 1 o'rEs,—The trustees of S. S. No. (Elatiock) have engaged 14ir W. A, Kerr, of Mel illop, as teat lies, to succeed Mr Newton. Mrs 'W, 'Grieve, of Dakota, but,formerly of Rage*, is visiting ho parents, Mr and Mra\V'',XLotttie, of the theon.. Leeburn NOTET.—Mr JohgLinklater is ex- pecting to remove to the vicinity of Stratford, next April, having rented a farm there. Mr John Potter, of Porter's Hill, paid our burgh a short visit last week. Miss Jane Linfield, school teacher of No. 9, was laid up with a bad cold for a few days last week, but was able to resume her duties again this week. Miss Maggie Carney is at present very ill, and but slight hopes are entertained of her recovery. Miss Mary McMennus leaves this week for Albany, N.Y., to Mrs W m this visit her sister,Burk; will make another vacancy in the already small choir here; we think it high time it was increased again, so comes boys and girls, and fill up those vacant chairs. A little stranger has arrived at the home of Mr Robt Hoggarth, and Bob now wears a hap- py smile. Thursflay evening, 20th islet,, by gra Gilmore, under the auspices of the Orange Lodge. Prof. and Miss Fairy Morgan rendered some suitable selec- tione of music. \Vt WANT MORE OF 'MEM —The enterprising firtn of Jemison & .A,sh• bury are making big aiteretions'in, their factory, with the intention Qif employing from 20 to 30 bands the, corning spring. They will alto erect, a couple of brick buildings on Dina- ley street, for their own use, in then spring. They are the right men in the right place. MONTHLY FAIRS —Those interest- ed have at last made a move in the way of getting up monthly fairs. The first fair will be held here, on Tues- day, December 2nd. Special prices will be paid for butter, eggs, grain and pork,on that day. We hope there wilbe a large turn out. The Association are leaving no stone un- turned, in order to make these fairs successful. CHANGED HANDS. = For many years Scott Bros. have+ e a good business here, in the undking and furniture line, under the management of T. W. Scott. Last week Mr Scott joined the army of benedicts, and on that day also disposed of his business to Mr J. Chellew, who has a large . experience in this line. We welcome Mr Chellew to this burgh, and oar best wishes go with Mr Scott and his charming bride. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—On Wedness day last Ward Symonds, son of Mr` R. Symonds, had a narrow escape from having bis hand taken clean off. He is employed at the salt block, and during an unwatchful moment his hand carne under the saw, almost severing it 4n two. He bad several stitches put in, and is now doing as well as can be expected, under the painful circumstances. MISSTATEMENT.—An item appear- ed in the Clinton News•Record, under the Blyth :heading, this week, which is incorrect. The correspondent to that paper says business is dull, on acconnt of the farmers getting in their roots. We beg to say that such is not the case, for we have seen more farmers in town this week than there has been for several weeks. PRODUCE PRICES,—Prices for grain and farm produce have taken an up- ward flight this week, perhaps on account of the hint given under this heading last week. Peas, 57; oats, 37; pork, $5.50 to $5.60; barley, 40 to 50; butter, 14; eggs, 16; dried apples, 7c per Ib. 1 We are afraid that in the price of pork the figures here given are astray, as we know a farmer who only got $5.25 in Blyth, for pork, on Wednesday.] TREATS IN STORE,—During the month of December the people of Seaforth are to be treated so some• thing rich in the intellectual line. Rev Wm Kettlewell, Past Dominion Councillor, of the order of Royal Templars, will visit Seaforth, undey the auspices of Huron Council, to preach their anniversary sermon, on the last Sunday of this month; on Monday evening, Dec. fat, he will de- tiver one of his efforts on "Prohibi- tion" a subject in which be is well versed, On Sunday, Dec. 7th, the anniversary services in connection with the Methodist church, will take place, when the Rev Dr Stafford, of Toronto, will preach, a very able sup- ply for the occasion. On Dec. 28th the Presbyterians will have the pleas ure of listening to that scholarly man of Montreal, Rev Dr McVicar, who will preach anniversary sermons in that church. Hay. NoTEs.—Farmers are working at A. Luker's, preparing timber for a barn, which he purposes erecting the coming Bummer. Mr Jas. Kennard purposes going toWashington,ehortly; we wish him suttees in hie new home. At the Epworth League meeting, last Friday, the principal part of the pro- gram was et debate, Resolved that town or city life ie more desirable than country life; the speakers were all novices, but, notwithstanding, they all did remarkably well, and the deciaion was given in favor of the negative. Mr Geo. Gram purposes shortly moving into the house lately vacated by Mrs Ferguson. Mr Wide- man, who lives three miles south of Zurich, in this township, has a bag that his wife made when a girl, over 65 years ago; her father raised the hemp, and she spun the material that made it. NOTES.—To improve the electric light in our town, some changes are to be made in the machinery running it. Miss Lou Hawkshaw, of London, formerly of this place, visited friends here last week. Mrs (Rev) Howell, of Berlin, returned home on Satur- day last, after spending a few days among friends here. Mrs Kinselle, of Trenton, formerly Miss Theressa O'Connor of this place, is visiting at her old home. Harry Dolmage is here from Michigan, paying a visit to his sister Mrs J. L. Smith. Mrs Hammill accompained be her daugh- ter, Mrs Woodruff, of Michigan, is this week visiting in Clinton. George Hammill, who came home to attend the fu ne sal of his father last week, , returned to Toronto, where he is at- tending the University, on Monday last. Rev J. W. Shilton, of Clinton. will preach in the interest of educa- tion, at the Methodist church here on Sunday next. A bouncing boy is among the latest arrivals at the resi- dence of Mr Joe Rose. Mr John Thompson, tailor, who has been con- fined to the house through illness, the are pleased to note is able to be out again. John Copp has erected a fine large stable on his lot on Gode- rich street. Belgrave NoTEs.—Bert Treleaven spent Snn- day with his parents in Dungannon. Austin Budge and cousin, of Toronto, spent a few days in our, village, the fore part of this week. Miss Maggie Porterfield has gone to Clinton, to attend the Collegiate Institute; Mag- gie will be missed from around the village, and also from her home.— Will Henry is at present visiting friends in Guelph. Miss Porterfield was the guest of Miss Maggie Morri- son, on Sunday. James Henry bas returned from his hunting exploit, bus did not bring very much game home; Jim says, "By hookey, if that ere gun had went off, that ere deer would have to come down." I. Brownlee spent Sunday in Wingham, and the wind blew through his whis- kers. James Bone, late of Glasgow, Scotland, will spend the winter at the Owen Sound Business College. Our post office clerk looks more than pleasant this week; wonder why it is; guess there is going to be a wedding soon. Our smithy Jack has returned from the country, and has started to work at his old trade. Mat Brandon is on the sieli list again, but we hope it will not be long till he is around enjoying good health. Mr John Clegg has snipped over twenty car loads of grain from this place, this fall. Mr C. McClelland has ahipped a couple of car loads of potatoes, this week. Wm. Watson is erecting a new stable for Mrs Brandon. Wm Walsh has completed a balcony for Mr McCumings, and it adds very much to the appearance of the house. A lodge of the Lady True Blues was organized in this place, on Friday St. Helene. NorEs.—Miss Dickson, of Wing - ham, has been visiting at the Manse. We are sorry to say Miss Pearle Mc- Donald is improving but very little. Mise Mytie Phillips has recovered from her recent ilfnees. Master Wes- ley and John Sheriff are steadily im- proving. After closing for the winter the Union Sabbath echool on the 6th con., the Bible class presented their teacher, Mr Peter Clark with a hand- some easy chair, accompanied by an addresteas token of their appreciation uggy on Kia head, which is supposed It always rains at Greenock, out- o have injured the brain. He had aiders say, and Wingham followed ately purchased the house and lot suit, on Monday, from early morning 'elongingo the late Stephen Irwin, till the six o'clock electric lights 'sariDungannon, ew weeks, intended Thedeceased enabled foot passengers to avoid as highiy respected and his untime- r e • neighborhood. The Cimmerian darkness of Lower g Wing the past, were the older village to go into corporate union with the pro- gresaive upper town. An electric light at Fisher's bridge, another at the salt well, and a third at Bluevale road end, would round off lighting improvement, for a season at Least. Gorge III is credited with saying that he would not rest content till a Bible was found in every British household, and Wingham must have attained such proud preeminence, if we take as a criterion the meagre 1 Society meet- ing, theBibe 0 n at attendancey in St. Paul's church, on,Wedoes• day evening of last week. stumbling into the mud of Josephine ly end was a great shock to the whole st e t ham would soon be a thing of Dungannon NOTES.—Mr Bert Treleaven,of Bel• rave, visited his parents here on Sunday. Mrs J. M. Roberts and children have returned from their visit to friends in Ingersoll. Mr and Mrs Symlie and family have moved into their new residence; we hope to reside permanertly, We are glad to be gable to report that those who were on the sick list last week, are improving. We understand that from those who were applicants tor the public school ere, Mr Alex McKey was the suc- c essful one; he Is engaged for the eui year. e ming gy IIolmesville. paid Paisley NOTES. Miss Maggie a short visit to friends in the village last week. Mr Geo, Youngblut, of Chatham, was visiting friends on the Maitland last Sunday. Rev. Jos. Edge, of Clinton, preached last Fri- day evening here; the special services are still being continued. Mr H. Bell, from the Huron road, near Goderich was the guest of Mr Scott last Suffday. Miss Elsie Pickard, who bas been laid up with a severe cold, is round again. The east end is being improved by a *eau coat of paint,, we wonder if Will has anything else on his his mind by fixing up as he is. Mr Alex Osbaldiston lost a valuable cow last week, it having jumped a fence along side of which was a ditch filled with water, into which it fell and was drowned before they succeeded in getting it out. Rev. W. Ayers supplies for Mr Edge in the Ontario St. Methodist church, Clinton, next Sunday evening:e pulpit here will be supplied from Clinton. On Sunday evening the Methodist was crowded to hear the funeral sermon of the late John Proctor, preached by the pastor; he took for his text, Amos 4 and 12, "Prepare to meet thy God." in the course of the sermon he contrasted the death of Mr Proctor- with that c, the condemned prisoner Birchall. Wm Proctor, of Detriot, arrived here Thursday to attend the funeral. Mr E. C. Potter called on friends in Kip- "..; pen the other day. Mrs Leich, of Goderich was visiting her mother last week. Our shoemaker is very- busy erybusy now, having to work almost night and day to supply the ever In creasing demand. Swarts livery: seems to do quite a thriving businniis• - for iso small a place; of course Vd keeps nothing but firat class hofsds and rigs and they adeertizs thetti'- selves. No sooner do tie roads bee Fin to get anything like passable than, it rains for a fell. dayse just enough to. lay the dust, aiici''r ei' us a gentle reminder that we_hlte no f3idewalits it is simply absurd, a town the size or this and not et, foot of sidewalk; we have began to doubt that "There's a good time coming." Rev. L. Diehl was at his home in Varna, silting at the marriage of his br and sister, last week. E. C. Pott turning lathe somewhat annoyed for a while by its continuous turning, but now we have got so used to to it that we never notice it until it stops. Wo expect to have the new organ in the church two or three weeks ago, but owing to some other arrangements we were disappointed; we hope it won't be for long. Hensall THEY \FILL DO IT.—On Tuesday of last week another of our young men left the ranks of bachelor- hood and joined the bededicts, we refer to Mr David Nichol, who on the day mentioned was married to Miss Bonthron, eldest daughter of Mr James Bonthron, of Hay township, The numerous and valuable presents show the respect in which the bride Le held. We join their many friends in congratulation°. LITERARY—The regular meeting of the Y. P. M. 1. Association was held on Monday evening. Consider- ing the weather the attendance was good, and a lively interest is taken in the proceedings by the members. The entertainme was of a literary character and as well rendered and well received by the audience. An interesting debate will be on hand for the next meeting. NOTES.—Mr Robt. Patterson, sr., of the Hensall planing mill, who has the contract for building the Town Hall in Wingham, and who is there lookipg after the same, spent a few days with his family here. Mr Jas. Joyner is moving his residence back to his lot on Richmond street. His Honor Judge Tom, held the Voters' List Revision Court at Hensall on Tuesday. Mr R. Patterson, jr., has his residence well under way of con- struction. Mr W, Colwell is putting another story on his kitchen.. Mr C. Myren is building a verandah and ditchen and Mr Ballantyne a veren- dah. Mr W. A. Waught has sold his stores on Main St. to G. C. Petty, of the Yorkshire packing house. Our salt block is running full blast. The roads are very sloppy, but even this does not deter the farmers from bring- ing in their grain. Colliiorne. NOTES.—Mies Sarah Durst, of So- ot his service. Another of the old bringaville is visiting friends in this settlers in the person of Mr Hugh 1 section. Miss M. Flick, who has McPherson passed peacefully away been spending a feweweeks under the on the 9th inst., after a lingering ill- parental roof, has returned to Detroit. nese of ovee a year, leaving a wife and Mr Jacob Kabel, of late years of three children, who have tbe bym- j Minneapolis, spent a couple of weeks pathy of the community, ;among friends in the: vicinity, Rival religious factions in Bistritz, Transylvania, On Sunday had a fight over the entrance of the ne v ministet • into his church, which remelted in sift of°- his faithful coni, >gation being ki11e4 and sixteen wound. •U