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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-03-20, Page 1. A I41. ti. TWENTY FOUB.TB VOL t Tbe. Whole Number 1312 S CLINTON, ONT,, MAU CH 29, 18915 1 ROBIDRT RO;+MES• Publieher *1.00a year inaavance lee j S.` ur Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEM'S From all parts of the County—by wide-awalct• and lively Correspondents Kinburn. Winnower BELLe.—One of those occurrences which cause a flutter of excitement in a community, took place on tbe evening of March 4th, pit the residence of ]stir Wm Rinn, it being the marriage of Kate, his youngest daughter, to Wm McGavin, of Leadbury. A large number of invited friends were present to wit- ness the ceremony, which was per- formed by the Rev Mr Musgrove. The bride received many costly and useful presents. As Miss Rinn, by her amiable dieposition,was a general favorite in the community, all her friends unite in wishing her and her estimable husband a smooth journey --down IhTt path of life:` NOTES.—Mr Robt Campbell, of Qa'Appelle, N W T, is at preaent visiting friends in this vicinity, he intends to return in a few days, and will take with him a number of horses. Mrs Wm Cook, jr, who has been ill for some time with erysipelas in the face,is able to be around again. Mr F Beet, of Huntsville, Muskoka, who hag been visiting friends here, returned home last week. Walter Rodgereon, who bas spent the winter in the Soo, Michigan. returned home on Saturday last, looking hale and hearty, and reports times quiet in that part of the State. The many friends, of Mr R Stephenson will be grad to know that he has almost re- covered from his recent illness. _. ,1 East Wawauosh. NOTES.—An entertainment was held it' the school taught by J. D. Nichol, on Friday evening; a Targe number from Wawanosh attended•and notwithstanding the stormy evening the entertainment was a success. William Quinn and his brother Thomas left these parts for Mapitoba last week. Quite a number of our young men are seeking a Norrie in the Northwest. Miss Estber V cGill,who has been residing in Wawanosh for some time, has moved to Blyth,where else intends making her home. The young people,of St. Andrew's Church intend organizing a Christian En- deavor Society in connection with the -Hopeful Gleaner-&'- Society. -cf. that _ church. La grippe is again paying one of its unwelcome visits to this vicinity, the cold weather setting in so soon after the heat of the election is not good for the the constitution. Stanley. PERSONAL.—Mr Hugh pilmour, who has made a lengthy visit to his old home in Stanley, left for Moose - jaw on Monday last; he takes with him a span of horses. Mesh's Dun- can and Daniel Walker left on Tuesday for the Prairie Province; Duncan is engaged with Hugh Gil- mour for the summer and Daniel ex- pects to get a school. r James Thompson and wife also leave this week for their home; we wish . theur every success. CouNere—The council met at Varna on the 14:h, at one o'clock. Members all preseut. Minutes of previous meeting were read and signed. The account of the Huron Signal for printing, $2.94, was order- ed to be paid. Thole Wiley was ap- pointed collector for the present year. The clerk was iostrjicted to procure a book case for township use and a copy 01 Harriaon's Manual for the Council. The petition of Mr Schelle and others respecting the separation of -certain lots from Union School Section No 9; Hay and Stanley, and annexing them to S. S. No. 12, Hay, was laid over. The council then ad- journed to meet again on Tuesday, May 26th, at ten o'clock, as a Court of Revision and for general business. —GEO. &rawe T, Clerk. Hullett. GRANGE SUPPER. — One of the permanent institutions of this town- ship, is the Grange, which has in- creased in numbers so largely that it is now the moat extensive organiza- tions of its kind in the county, and the "Annual Grange S'ocialy" has become an event so important that it is always looked forward to with a great deal of 'Interest and anticipa- tive pleasure, On Thursday even- ing;last the customary social was held, and if such were possible, it was the very best that has been held yet. The ladies served refreshments in the Temperance Hall, where a supera- bundance of good things were served to meet the wants of all. The public meeting was held in Bell's Hall, and large as this place is, it was not large enough to accommodate all who wished to get in, being more than jammed to the doors. The Worthy Master, Mr H Snell filled the chair, and* opened the meeting by a short, practical address. A long, but interesting program was then render- ed; it consisted of readings, recita- tions, humorous dialogues, character songs, speeches, and Mr Lewis gave an exhibition of athletic feats ou the horizontal bar, that were well execut- ed; Mr J Hinckley, of Constance, amused the audience by his ventrilo- quil powers. The humorous songs of Mr M Floody, Hullett, and Mr'F Schamley, Colborne, were particular- ly good, and "brought down the house" every time. Schamley in par- ticular has a fine voice, and renders with good effect some of the popular airs of the day. The .ladies and gentlemenof the neighborhood who assisted in the program all performed their parts well. Mr John McMillan, M P, gave a good address, dealing with matters of vital interest to the farming community. No man stands higher as a practical farmer than Mr McMillan, and he always receives a cordial reception from hie brother farmers, as he did on the present occasion. llr D A Forrester, of Clinton, also gave an interesting speech, alluding to the fact that his business brought him so directly into contact with the farmers, that ne regarded himself as one of them, in fact, he was born upon a farm, and knew many of the ins and outs of farm life. R Holmes also gave a short address. Excellent order was preserved throughout the entire pro- ceedings, and the singing of the national anthem brought the gather- ing to a close. r f Varna. NOTES.—On Tuesday last the fol- lowing and their families left for Mani- toba:—Mr Thos Robinson and wife, John Wilson and wife, Chas Wilson, Jas.Aikenhead and Tom Plews; these are good energetic men and we hope they will be successful, Mrs R. Haxby and family are visiting friends here at reorient. On Tuesday evening last a yery successful social under the auspices of the R. T. of Temperance, vos held an excellent program was furnished; proceeds amounted to $14. We are very sorry to say that Mrs Morrow has been laid up last week; we hope to see her genial face soon again. [A. second report, in full, of the temperance social, was received ton late for this week. 1 />Llibilrn. HORSE DROWNED.—Oa Saturday evening last a young man living near this place, drove in to see his best girl, so it is said, and tied his horse in the shed of the Methodist Church. Whether the visit was prolonged_ further than usual, and the horse• became uneasy, is not known, but at any rate it broke away from its fas- tenings, ran down the hill past Mun- roe's, and instead of turning with the Westfield. Nome.—Miss Louisa Carr, who has been ill with inflammation of tbe lunge, is recovering. Mrs Taylor, of Guelph, is visiting her daughter, Mr Stackhouse. at present. Mr John Anderson, from Moutana, is house visiting friends and acquaintances, Maggie wears a pretty smile. Mr James Hoover had a close call the other day, while watering bis bull, the animal attacked him; although be had a fork in hie hand, the an- imal got the better of him for a little, as escape was impossible Jim applied the steel to him to the best of his ability, through courage and per- severance he came off conqueror; though Jim somewhat injured is able to be around again; he will be more careful next time. The I 0 G T of this place is again flourishing, the membership is increasing rapidly; they intend holding an oyster supper before long. James Hoover lost one of his best cows a few days ago with parylasis; Jim thinks fortune has turned against him. Our highly esteemed batchelor is beginning to believe in annexation. Mr George Garrett sold his thorough bred? bull 'to -M-r Radcliff for a good suw,-he intends taking him back to Calgary in a few weeks with him. Mr J Quinn left for Manitoba a few days ago. Mr R Toney is in a critical position at present, as a tumor is gath- ering in'ihis head, the Dra think his case serious, but we hope to hear of his recoyery soon. Master David Dunbar, who got his toes frozen a few weeks ago, is able to be around again. Some of the -young men of our neighborhood think it the best of their play to keep on the gpod aide of the old ladies, especially if they hold reins, Another of those happy events took place at the residence of the bride's father, when Miss Bella Johnston was united in holy mat- rimony to Mr James Blackbrough, by the Rev F Swann, both of Eaat Wa- wanosh; we wish them the best suc- cess in their new ei her°. Mr Ed Taylor is making preparations for the erection of a largo frame barn next summer. Mr Thomas Taylor is busily engaged putting the new machinery into his mill; he intends to have it running shortly. The lecture given by the Rev Mr Scott, of Wingham. was all that could be desired; the gathering was not as- large as was expected, but an enjoy- able and profitable time was spent. Mr Enoch Shorts, of Chatham, spent a few days under the parental roof last week. OBITUARY.—Death still continues to 'reap his harvest of old residents and pioneers, We are called upon this week to record the death of another of the old residents of Stanley —Donald Rose—who died on March 12th, at the ripe age of seventy-eight. Deceased was a native of the pariah of `Kincardine, Roasabire, among the hills, and in his youth followed the occupation of a shepherd. When 18 years of age, he emigrated with. his parents, and settled in Picton County, Nova Scotia, where he clear- ed a faun and lived -for nineteen years. In 1837 he married Catharine Frazer, and by her had two sons. Haviiag the misfortune to lose her by death, be, in 1847, married Mary Frazer, and by her had three daugh- ters. Leaving Nova Scotia in 1860, he settled on and cleared lot 27, 2nd con. of Stanley, where he re- mained till his decease. He was a quiet, peaceable man, civil and oblig- ing, a consistent member of the Presbyterian church, and in politics a Reformer. He has one son, with a family of six, and a daughter with a family of the same number, residing in Cass Co., Dakota, a daughter witb a family of two, residing near Ailsa Craig, and one son with it family of three, on the olci place. He leaves a widow and one e.aughter to mourn the loss of a loving husband, a kind and indulgent father. Tuckersin ith. PRESENTATION —On Tuesday ev- ening last a large number of the young people of this vicinity met at the residence of Mt James Crich, at which his daughter was presented with a handsome silver sugar bowl, Mr W Landesboro read the following addrese:— To Mies ANN ELIZABETH t'niCu— DEAR FRIEND,—We'the members of the Young People's Society of the Metho- dist church, at Turners, and your many friends, having learned of your intended departure from our midst, desire to convey to you our deep sense of sorrow at the thought of separation. We'dE`eir"e"-also to convey to you our high appreciation of you as a Christian lady, our recollection of enjoyment in your company during public school life, our admiration of your earnest efforts to assist in sustaining the -Young People's Society, and making it a bene- fit to all, both intellectually and spirit- ually. We are not forgetful of your toil in the Sabbath school, your contin- uous, patient interest in the advance- ment of the Redeemer's kingdom, and your love and kindness for all the young people of the congregation. We ask you to believe that we remember the help yon have been to ns by your Godly life and timely counsel. The gift which we are pleased to hand you, and you are requested to accept while in the form of that which is earthly reminding us that all such do fade, yet bears with our affection and respect, and is bestowed from hearts treasured with love for you, that God may make your future home one of great prosper- ity and happiness is the prayer of your companions. Signed on behalf of the Young People's Society and your friends, SARAH TrnNEn iRA JOHNS road, it dashed through a fence and SELENA NOTT NEWTON Cmcn. into the river, which at this point is Miss Crich made a very suitable quite deep. Being encumbered with { reply, stating that her feelings tonld the harness, it was unable to get be realized rather than expressed, and out, and was drowned,the body being alt ' she had done was done to the recovered some time later. u glory of C.od. Exeter. NoTEs --IN John Baker, former- ly of Exeter,who resides at Rochester, N. Y., is at present visiting relatives in and around Exeter. A large number of our local sports went for a rabbit hunt on Saturday last. The funeral sermon of the late Elizabeth Ann Lambrooke will be preached in the Trivitt Memorial Church, on Sunday evening next. Mrs Thomas Pollard, of this place, is seriously ill with pleurisy at present. Mr John Stanlake, of this place, went to Lon- dt n, to consult an eye doctor, on Monday last, baying been laid up for some months with' erysipelas in his eyes. Mr J G Smallacombe,who has carried on the tailoring business in Ibis place for the past few years, left with his family on Friday last for Dundas, where he will carry on the tailoring business in future. Mr A. R. McManus, of the Gale Harrow & Seeder Co., Detroit, spent Sunday last in town, accompanied by hie wife and son James, who are at pre- sent the guests of MrT W Hawkshaw, of the Commercial House. Mr J H Landes, from Pennsylvania, is here at present, purchasing horses for the American markets. The roads are drifted in a bad condition at present. A pink and white social will be held is the James street Methodist church, on Friday evening next, (Good Fri- day) under the auspices of the Chris- tian Endeavor Society, and a good time is anticipated. Mr Alex Oolqu- houn left this place on Thursday last with a car load of splendid horses, for Douglas, Man.; they were shipped in a palace car. There was a large bonfire on Main street, south of the Commercial hotel, on Tuesday even- ing last, to celebrate the recent re- count, which gave Mr Hutchins, the Conservative la majority of six ballots. Mr George Neaman, bricklayer, of this village, this week received the contracts for puttingup a brick resi- dence for Mr James Ramsay, near the Preablierian church, in this place, also a brick dwelling for Mr Wm Mitchell, of Heneall. Mr John Ching and daughter, of Manitoba, are at present visiting relatives and friends in and around this place.— Miss Sarah Cudmure, Kippen, is spending a few days in this place, visiting relatives. Goderich Township. ALLEGED PEnaoNATIoN.—The story is afloat, and not without what appears to be indisputable authority, that a certain young man living not fax from Holmes- ville, actually impersonated his de- ceased fatherat, the recent election, by voting in his father's stead. If this be true, it is to be much regretted, as such an act will comport very unfavorably with his preconceived ideas of morality as well as seriously conflict with the instruction which he attempts to give to others. If the law takes its course, this young man will regret his folly. NOTES —Willie, the youngest eon of Mr Andrew Courtice,who has been dangerously ill during the last few weeks, is, we are glad to say, now out of danger, though far from being well. Mr Thomas Jewett has sold his farm on the Bayfield line to Mr Chas Stewart, for the sum of $3,800; Charley now has the cage, we will expect soon to hear of him getting the bird. Mr Alf Goodwin has been very unfortunate with one of his eyes, during the past year, having bad to go to Toronto last week, for the third time, but we are glad to say it is now improving. A few of our farmers commenced sugar making last'Tues- day and Wednesday, but a change in the weather put a stop to the trade. Mr Ben Yeo missed a pile of wood that he had lett on his farm; Mr Yeo has strong suspicions of certain par- ties, and intends to prosecute to the full extent of the law. Misses Nellie H Harmer, of Kincardine, Sarah A Jackson and Maggie Turney, of W est - field, are visiting at Mr J. Colborne's, of Goderich township; their smiles will be much missed, but we hope soon to see them around again, unless Bert takes a trip to Kincardine. Gorri e. ROBBERY.—A telegram was receiv- cd at Toronto Police Headquarter on Tueedayl, from Gorrie, stating that denry right and Frank Williams bad stn en $500 fron} the former's father. It was thought they had de- parted r Toronto, and P.C. Reburn, who wag put on,the trail, arrested the two men last evening. They parti- ally admitted the taking of the money and $137 was found in young Wright's pockets. They were on there way to Manitoba. • o mesv e. H l MosE HOUSES WANTED.. -.-Mt Geo Town Of Wingham, i Scott, of Clinton, son of A Scott, of this place, was in the village the other day, wanting to rent or buy a house, but every house bei ng occupied he was unable to obtain what he wanted. RhTUENED.—Mr Geo Lobb, of Bowmanville, who has been visiting friends here for some weeks, retained to his home on Monday last While Light Assurance Company as well as grocer, and has managed his business hardware business, and •a liked by b d enjoyed the sun light and assurance in a business like manner. Nelson ever of some one else's. company. is a favorite with old and young. WHAT THE STATION MASTER SAW. d n a goes "Con," of the Exchange, —One Monday morning this winter comes at an hour when you tand a man and two women arrived at the not, but still he has his friends in th station, . about 6 a m for the 7.10 town. train, nothing was particularly no- Styles & Kent carry on a dry goods ticable about them except the num- and grocery business, and both are her and variety of bundles they Barri- much liked. ed. The list as near as possible is as follows:—Woman No 1, under her left arm carried two large parcels, contents unknown, one band box and a hat rack, under right arm blue um• brella, extra pair of shoes and a set- ting of duck eggs done up in a ban- dana. Woman No 2, under left arm pillow case fall of apples and some- thing white done up in brown paper, bologna. under left arm, match box full of Johnnie Galbraith, dry goods mer - early tomato plants and ti live ea - AND THE PEOPLE IN IT. An Interesting Budget of News, personal and otherwise, by: the New Era's wide-awake Pencil Pusher. George was here be boomed the Sun 0 N Griffin is a well thought of J Neelands is connected with the` T A Mills, who has the largest run in dry goods here, is knows us a thorough business man, and is also a good judge of horse flesh. W Yates, the grocer, is known it -Wingham as a man of business tact, and although in town but a short time, has a fair run in groceries. Jim Chisholm is amongst many of the young business men in town. Jim has been a short time in viand - ling drugs, but is gaining ground as the weeks go by. D Kincaid, the leader of the town band, is a talented musician, and fa- vorably known throughout the county. Mr Strathdel, the G. T. R. station agent, is one of the most obliging employees on the L , H. & B., and is one of the pushing citizens of this place. Oliver Gilchrist, a shareholder in the Union Factory, has won many friends here; he is also one of the best mechanics in this section. J Kerr, the restaurant man, has opened out a stock of groceries, and we have no doubt he will do a fair 1lees in that line. Those who do not know 'Lawyer Morton are few, as he is one of the most respected citizens in town, ,and a leader in all that is for the good and advancement of the town. V Shinbine, of Listowel, intends - becoming a -amid*of this town, and will remove here in -a few days. GENERAL NEWS. Mr J Conover has returned to town, atter a two weeks' trip in the U. S. Wm Armour has left town. for Mildmay, where he intends•to•reside. Galbraith & Son have .removed their store to the north end of the town. R Talbot is in town this week; he intends studying for a dentist, and we wish him succeas. Butter is somewhat scarce in town; on Saturday evening last a pound could not be bought for gold, It is retorted that D McCormick intends going out of the shoe busi- ness, and will dispose of his stock, Mr Joseph Risdon has purchased the brick cottage near the Diagona'I road, from Mr Cassels, for which he paid $700. Mr T A Mills is furnishing -the brick for the erection of the church of England, which will be a handsome edifice when completed. The concert given in the Methodist church, by the jubilee singers, was largely attended, and those present received a treat in the way of music. Conductor Snider drew large con- gregations, at the Methodist church, last Sunday morning and evening, and was listened to throughout with rapt attention. Two -young men, somewhat the worse of liquor, raieed considerable disturbance on Josephine street,; on Tuesday evening, but the Chief was out of sight at the time. Mr A Roe, of the Qaeens, drives a fast horse, and is one of the leaders in the sporting fraternity. George Mason is a popular book- seller, and is a staunch supporter of the Salvation Army. Fred Korman, the genial and off- handed German, of the Exchange, has his admirers in town, and claims he can beat the world in making cock sewed up in a basket. he man followed behind keeping the road clear. The hour and a quarter wait so cold a morning was more than the peacock cared for and gave vent to his disapproval by his musical voice. The train arriving and the peacock continuing to sing, so flus- trated the woman with the apples that she bit them against the car, bursted the bag and sent them roll- ing down the bank; of course the train couldn't wait for her to recover hhe lost fruit, so the women were anded in with the remaining, bun- dles, including the in no wise silent peacock, leaving the apples as a thank offering for the grand accom- modation they received at the Holmesyille depot. DEATH.—The sad duty this week falls upon us to write of the death of one of our young ladies, in the person of Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Mr Henry Lambrook, of this village, which took place at her lather's rest- denceN'n Saturday evening last, the 14th inst., at the early age of 15 years and eight months, after a short illness of seven weeds, with dropsy. The deceased was held in the highest esteem by all tyl1Q had the pleasure of ber acquaintance. The funettd cor- tege took place on Tuesday afternoon, from her father's residence to the Trivitt & Memorial church, where a burial service was read by the Rev S F Robinson, who officiated at the grave. The funeral was largely at- tended. " The parents and remaining family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in this their sad bereavement. - Zurich. NOTES. — Mr Henry Lipphardt, assessor, is going his rounds in this village. Public school promotion examinations next Wednesday and Thurday, 25th and 26th of March. Quite a number from this village attended the entertainment given by the O'Banyoun Troupe of Jubilee Singers in Hensall, on Wednesday evening last. Miss Edith Steinback accompained her father to the millin- ery opening in Lond,,n, last week. Confirmation services will be held in the Lutheran church here, on Sun • day next. Mr Alfred Faust, who has been clerk in the post office here for a considerable time, is now at- tending Hamilton Business College; success to him. Mrs S J Latta and daughter Stella returned from To- ronto on Saturday last; Miss Latta has almost fully recovered from the effects of the operation recently per- formed on her. Mrs John Latta, who -has been keeping house for her son Mr 5 J Latta during Mrs Latta's absence at Toronto, returned home last week. Colborne. COLT SOUL—Mr W Young, of Dunlop, delivered on Wednesday. to Mr McIntyre, at Seaforth, his three year old entire Canadian bred colt, receiving a good sum therefor. It is to be shipped to Nebraska. NOTES.—Mise Elsie Pickard has been laid up for a few days with a sore throat. Miss Laura Docking, who has been visiting her uncle, R Docking, returned to her home in Hibbert, on Saturday last. Harry Holdsworth returned home from Lon- don last Saturday. W J Lobb has returned from a business trip to Toronto, bringing with him eager orders for the famous Lobb Starch Enamel, the more thitarticle is be- fore the public, the louder are its praises, and we congratulate Will upon his great success see far. Mrs Ayres, jr.,who has been visiting at:the parsonage for sometime, returned to her home in Detroit on Monday last. Mr W Stanley, having given up the agency for the Massey Works, has been appointed general agent for Frost & Wood, implement manufac- tures; Mr Stanley is a tip-top man for this business, and can handle it successfully it any one can. Mr B Churchill, who some few weeks ago, promised to boom this town in the tailoring line, for which purpose he rented tivo shops to give him suffici- ent room to work, has not put in an appearance yel; of course it is need- less to say the citizens are disap- pointed, especially those who went to the trouble to have his shop and rooms fitted up. Rev W Ay ma is to return from his vacation tour to day (Fri- day.) The Misses Moore returned to their home in Brussels, on Monday last. We learn that John Halstead intends to visitthe North West this coming snmmer. NorEs.—Sawing bees have been. all the go on the Maitland lately. A son off Mr Levi Snyder's a few days ago pulled a pail of boiling water of a bench, scalding himself severely. Mr Win Harris has about closed an agreement whereby he ex- changes farms with Mr Young. Quarterly services will be held in tbe Evangelical church on Good Friday. Morris. NOT ES.—The house of Mr Hanna, line 7th presented a gay and festive appearance last Wednesday,the occas- sion being the uniting in matrimonial bonds one of his daughters to Mr Thos Smith,` an estimable farmer of that vicinity; we believe it is the in- tention of the young couple to make their home in Manitoba; the NEW ERA extends congratulations. bliss Nellie Wilkinson was - visiting in Wingham last week. A foot -ball match between S. S. No 3 and 5, on the grounds of the latter, was played on election day; it resulted in.a draw, neither side scoring; the teams were very evenly matched and some gpod playing was done, but both sides the weak when it came to forcing a goal. The Dominion Jubilee Singers were to have given a concert in Sunshine church Friday night, but owing to the storm there was no audience; the Sunshine people have missed a treat, as those who heard these singers in Belgrave the night before, speak very highly of them Mr Coutley Baines left Monday for Mani- toba,having engaged with hisbrother- in-law, Mr Thos. Robinson, for the summer; Coutley is a steady, honor- able young fellow, and his success is certain. Owing to the heavy roads Rev Mr Godfrey was unable to reach Sunshine, so there was no service. A little boy, named Armstrong,liying with his grand parents, Mr and Mrs McElroy, had the misfortune to break his leg at the ankle; he was in the barn and jumped to the floor, causing a painful fracture of the small bone. A very industrious tribe of Indians have camped in the woods here and are turning out loads of baskets, 'al- most every day they leave for some of the towns with a sleigh load for sale. A successful concert was given in S. S. No. 1, on the evening of the 10th inst.; the program was excellent and had, been carefully prepared-; the young people, scholars and teachers, deserved credit for the manner in which everything passed off. re chant, does a fair business, and is much respected in town. -. George Duffield, the tinner, has many friends here, and enjoys a libe- ral portion of the business in his line. A H Carr, the flour and feed man, is a favorite with every body, and handles a large amount of flour. Dan McCormick, the shoe man, is another favorite in the sporting fra- ternity. Joseph Risdon, J J Homuth'a fore- man in the oboe line, is another good citizen, and will now make Wingham' his home. T A -Mills is a great, admirer of horse flesh, and has a large run-in the store business. Bob Orr, the merchant, enjoys one of the largest business done in town, but is in poor health at present. Everybody known Wm Clegg, the man who buys most of the grain that is conveyed to this place, and who also is the Mayor of the town. J Dinsley, of the Dinsley House, is well and favorably known in Wing - ham and vicinity. e Harry Hiscox, who at one time was in the grocery business, is now em- ployed in Hanna's store. Harry is an obliging fellow, and is highly es- teemed. Little Alf, the barber, takes with everybody, and renders valuable ser- vice in the town band, G Potts is a foreman at the Union, and is timodel young man. M H Mcindoo, the live merchant, handles considerable goods every day, and takes with old and young. D Sutherland is another good citi- zen, and leads the trade in the tin business. S Gracey is in the furniture busi- ness, and is a highly respected citizen. W F Brockenshire, who tried to be mayor, but failed to connect, may at some future time be more successful. Mr Brown, the accurate Teller in the bank, is another of Wingham's popular young men. - C Knechtel has opened out a har- ness shop, and we wishhim success. W Green, business manager of the 1 nion, ie one of the shrewdest busi- ness men in town, as will be seen by the success of that factory. Sam Merifield, cabinet maker at Bell's factory, is one of the leading members in Bell's band, and we have no doubt will come to the frontas a musician. Thos Abraham is one of the oldest residents in town, and still continues in the shoe business. L Hanson, clerk of the Queens, is a clever young man, and understands how to look after the guests of that house. "J immy," of Cline's hardware store, understands his business, and is an admirer of Robie Bnrns. Wm McClymont, who at one time was the most prosperous carriage manufacturer here, has again opened out a shop. Success, William. S Agnew, of the Bear, is well up in the art of tearing cotton, and is a great admirer of the ladies. Beattie, who takes the lead in the livery business, has made many friends since coming to town. J Stevenson, the smith at the north endof the town, is another popular man of this place. McKelvie, the candy man, who runs a restaurant, also has his ad- mirers. The ,jeweller of the town, E Dios• ley, is another young business man of Paramount. NOTES.—Mr R. A. Davis, of Pal- merston, is spending a few weeks among old associates here. Miss Martha Murdock has returesed from Galt, where she has been visiting. Mrs Andrew Dryden left for her home near St. Agathe, Manitoba, on Tuesday last, after spending a couple of months among her friends in this section. Mr and Mrs John Davis have moved into the house lately vacated by Mr Clarkson, on the Gor- don estate; Mr Davis'intends, we believe; becoming a resident and will work at his trade during the coming summer. Mr Jae Cook has returned from Wiarton, where he has been working for the past few months; Jim got it into his head that the old flag was in danger and came home to tender his vote and influence for Rowan. Mr Peter Murcbison and Al Murdoch were in Galt last week taking in the sights of the town; they called on their old friend and school- mate, Jas, Dryden, who, we believe, is very low at present and has little hopes of recovery. Goderich. NOTES.—The views of old London by lime light, which were given in North St. Methodist Church last Tuesday night,were well worth seeing. The High School Literary Society will hold its meeting next Tuesday evening on account of Good Friday coming on the proper night. Rev Mr Edge, of Clinton, will occupy the pulpit of North St Methodist church next Sunday, in the morning and evening. Brucefield; SUDDEN DEATH—Last Monday, Mr T Rose, who has been station agent for fifteen years, died very suddenly. He had been ailing for a short time with some affection of the heart, which had prevented him working, and on the day in gneetion he got up feeling very much better. He went to the station, and while conversing with his son about some tickets, dropped into a chair and instantly expired. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church, and the very soul of honor in all business transactions. lle leaves a wife and 6 children. Funeral service was held at the house on Thursday morning, by Rev. .James Walker and J.H. Simpson, and the body taken to Brussels for in- terment. this place. Bob Hill, the restaurant man, has scores of friends here, and leads in his line. G Pettypiece is the chief of police here, but very seldom is disturbed, as the town is very quiet and peaceful as regards rowdyism. Siheppardton. NoTEs.—Messrs John and Gavin Green left on Tuesday for the North West. Messrs George and. James Carey leave to day, Friday, for Mani- toba. The auction sale at Mr Geo Simpson's on Tuesday, the 10th was a Brent success, cattle selling for a high figure but horses dull. We see Fred has a new cart, take care Fred, the mud on our side road will spoil the paint. Our village has resumed its usual quiet after the election. Mr Hugh Tburlow returned from Michi- gan on Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Ryan are at present visiting friends in this vicinity. The entertainment in the Methodist church here, on Tuesday last, was a grand success; addresses were given by Rev Mr Swann, of Manchester, Rev Mr Pot- ter, of Dungannon, readings and reciations by the local talent were well received; the Goderich Temper- ance cadets furnished excellent music. The Edmonds & Shaw show, given in the old town hall,. Tuesday even- ing, was a drawing card, especially with the school children. Everybody Beamed satisfied with the entertain- ment. The lines we wrote concerning the committee work on the town Wished a good effect, as the committee are doing some huatling to have the hall in a kind of shape for a show, which they expect to occupy the hall. The people are crying out 'Who is the correspondent of the NEW Erse' Even the chief of police would like to know, and some one else says, `I wonder how he furnishes so much news; why there is more Wingham news in the Clinton NEW ERA than both of the Wingham papers.' An- other citizen was heard to express himself, `Did you see the Clinton NEW ERA, why, it is fust splendid; it is full of Wingham news.' Such is the talk over the Wingham items. The Winehaur Advance contained an item last week, which charged the NEW ERA's correspondent with ex- aggerating the local in these columns. some two weeks ago, which pertained to a certain McKay, and spoke some- thing about liars hint being all dead, andea strong case for libel. We own we were a little severe on this unfor- tunate, but as to the trutli sof the paragraph, we are prepared to prove every word it contained. The ERA's correspondent cannot be bluffed, and will furnish local items as long as space will be given hits. Londesboro. Norris.—A meeting of the direct- ors of the Londesboro Creamery Co. will be held at Bell's hotel, on the 25th inst. Wednesday morning was cliff d Ouimee shippedbusy disc ear loads of stock and emigrantshere effects td ca thttele, also have twoMr moreRatcar loads to join them at Toronto. Mr John Bulger left with Mr Ratcliff for Manitoba; he goes as far as Brandon. The Rev Mr Ross, of Clinton, preached in the Presbyterian church last Sunday; he gave a very able discourse, but owing to the rough day there was a small attendance. Mr Somerville will preach in the Temperance Hall next Monday; he is in connection with the Plymouth Brethren. The i 0 G T intend holding an open ledge here shortly; further notice will be given. 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