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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-04-10, Page 1as TWENripROUI3TF.i VOL Tice ltllbolo: Nµmber1815 5 CLINTON, ONT., APRIL 10, 1891. 1 ROBERT HOL.,ME8. Publleher 11.50a year In advance Our Weekly Budget OF INTERESTING NEWS From all parts of the County -by wide-awake and lively Correspondents Zurich. 1! INAWAYS.-Two runaways oc- c.t,.cd in this village on Thursday la -t. The one team belonged to Mr tawutzenberger, who was at J Will- iauigs grist mill, when upon going into tbe'mill for the second bag, the horses suddenly started down Frederick St at break neck speed, when they got as far as Mr F Hess's carriage shop they turned west towards home, reaching there a considerable time before the owner, as far as we know no damage was done. The other horse •belonged to Messrs Appel and Zeller, and ran away from their Hallett. Mrs Barber, of Salem, is visiting her sister, Mrs S Brown, of the god con of Hullett. LEAVING --Mr Thos Farquhar, of this township, sou of Mr Thos Far- quhar, Clinton, moved his effects on Friday, to the Houlden farm, 6th con. of Bay, which he -had purchased at auction a few days before. The farm contains 100 acres of splendid land, but the buildings are not the beet, and the price paid was $5,325. It is situated about a mile from Hills Green. Mr Farquhar is an indus- trious young man, and the good store down the street to Mr D Stein- wishes ,.f his many friends go with back's store, where, fortunately, him to his new home. further progress was stopped by the Report of School Sectien No 2 tie post, otherwise Mr Steinback Hullett, for March. Sr 4th -Minnie might have had an unlooked for Brickenden 637. Sr 3rd -George East 650, Allie Watt 358, Zemma Cornish 269. Jr 3rd -Wilfred Con- nel 550, John Snell 426, Millie Churchill 424, Laura Connel 415. Sr 2nd -Lizzie Churchill 343, James Mair 267, Willie Noble 253, Lena Pope 46. Jr 2nd -George Akins 486, Annie Noble 396, May Glew 313. Sr 2nd Part -Ella Tindal 477, Jeanie East 416, Lillie . Watt 363. Jr 2nd Part -Jeremiah Noble 383, Eva Noble 307, Willie Brown 304. Report of S. S. -No. 8 for March. SEN bit DEPARTMENT.- FIFTH CLASS -Henry Lennex 943, Jinnie Wood- man 890, Dan McConnell 865, John R Bell, 850, Orpha Whitely 817, Nelson Bell 805, Ephraim Gray 796, Bertie Gray -752, Fred Johnston 7,08, John McCon❑ell 706, Thos. Adams 686. FOURTH CLASS. -Mabel Bell, 896, Anna Jeffery 871, Francis Long- man 849, Elva Adams 794, Sarah Hill 788, Ida Riley, 756, James Webster, 733, Lavinia Brigham 729, Lenord Whitely 715, Joseph Webster 712, Lorenzo 'Brigham 706, Ida Bulger 662, Bertie Moore 658, John H. Shobbrook 615, Raymond Mc- Connell 560, Herbert Mogridge 513, Ada Shobbrook 495,Sarah Maine 381, Frank McConnell 320,Joseph Garrett 218, George Martyn 185. THIRD CLASS. -Annie Nelson 841, Robert N. Cole 823, Lawday Young 749 Thomas Wallace 713, Alvin Brogdon 674, Vincent McConnell 664, Mina Proctor 608, Cora Newton 589, Bella Cunningham. 557, John Moore 555, Harry A11ent445,Jennie Roberton 427' Alice Brigham 282. JUNIOR DEPARTMENT. -THIRD CLABS.-Edgar Mogridge 978, Willie Townsend 944, Lou Ouimette 885, Minnie Nelson 858, Charlie Watson 785, Bernice Moore 772,Ada Brigham 634, Luda Shobbrook 493, Willie Stephenson 434, John Crawford 428, Alice Mountain 353, Wilfred Crisp Buchanan, Louisa Lippert, Arthur 334. SECOND CLASS. -Ethel Barr Kibler, Breatrice Steinbach, Nettie 788,Amelia Brown 764,Fred Stephen - customer. NOTES. -Mr John Hicks, of Mit- chell, was visiting ftiends in this village last week. Mr Barclay, photographer, of Duart, Essex Co., t took a photograph of our school on Wednesday last. It was amusing to eee a number of small boys quarrel- ing over a copper that had been nail- ed to the sidewalk in frout of Mr Steinback's store on all fool's day. Mr D Derstein will leave for Sagi- naw, Mieh; on Tuesday, - Quite a number of Divinities were in this villsge on Tuesday last. Several cites -ns are racking their brains over the following problem: "A man sells a horse for $90 and afterwards buys him back at $80 and again sells, him at $110, find hie gain." Mr Gabriel - Holtzman has been appointed agent for the Perth Mutual Fire Insurance Compny. Pumec Somer. REPORT. -The follow- ing is the report of the recent promotion examination held in the public school here: -Senior Division.- Entrance to VI class -Wm. Hess, Eddie Steinbach, Laura Williams, Lydia Strempfer. To Sr. IV -Reuben Becker, Edmund Sip- pel, Minnie Doan, Edna Holtz, Edmund Geiger. To Jr. IV -Wesley Schoellig, Clara Sippel, Martha Strempfer, Lovi- na Prang, Tillie Johnston and William Derstein. Intermediate Division -Entrance to Sr 3rd -Rosa Lippert, Ida Lippert, Katie Treumner, Lizzie Dnmart, Lydia Zimmerman, Norman Buchanan, R- Hideman,Lonia Foster,Epphraim Holtz- man, Wm Geiger, Peter Haberer, Cal- vin Williams, Albert Smith, Herbert Hardy, A Hess, John Weber, Simon Soraras. To Jr 3rd -Sam Becker, Ed Snell, Ed Moritz, Walter Dnmart, R Strempfer, Lovina Deichert, Mina Doan, Joseph Schwalm, E Heist, Louis Prang, William Greb. To Sr 2nd -Victoria Johnston, Wesley Kibler, Wm Weber, Alf Pfaff, Louisa Wnrm; Hilda Strempfer. To Jr 3rd -Clara Sararas, Amelia Axt. Junior Division -To Sr Part 2nd - Alb Reichert, Ed Rupp, Nettie, De- muth, Tillie Foster, Elmore Magel, Chvel Ehnes, Mary A Sararas, George Hess, Clara Warm, Nelson Wurm. To Jr part 2nd -Ethel Williams, Susie Johnston, James Becker, Ezra Durnart, John Brown, Mary Weseloh, Annie Otto, George Folland. To Sr part lst- Melvina Koehler, Thresa Axt, Eldon Siegner, George Smiti , Aathur Well. Oliver Geiger, Alf Peine, Wm Beaver, Nelson Reichert. Sam J Latta, Prin- cipal; Thos Jarrott, 1st Assistant; Louisa E Hauch, 2nd Assistant. •-a_♦ Exeter. A HUSTLER WIre THE SAW. -Mr J T Westcott intends going to Sarnia on 7snesday next to saw wood against Mr Isaac Wallace, who claims the championship of the world, with a than work in our midst and for other son 764. Alice Oliver 661, Billie Olive1658, Willie Garret 591, Rose Cole 535, Carrie Crawford 534, Roae Riley 361. SECOND PART. -Harvey Longman 928, Maggie Nelson 847, Jessie Willis 793, Willie Day 749, Elva Wallace 696, Wesley Lee 561 Tommy Lee 501, Olvettie Brigham 388, Eliza Garrett 353, Allie Law- rence 175. Dungannon NOTES. -Messrs James and Robert Davidson, two enterprising young farmers whose farm adjoins the vill- age, are preparing for the erection of a very fine bank barn the coming summer. The old ladies of the Meth- odist church have organized them- selves into a Society; the object of the Society will be to promote Chris - buck saw. J T says he has to hustle tq beat hien. Mr Wallace was to have cane here on Wednesday last, the lat inst., but failed to put in his appearance. Arrangements are made for the match to come off a: Sarnia, for a large sum ot money and the receipts of the house. NOTES, -Mr Wm Ballantyne, lic- ense inspector for South Huron, paid this place an official visit on Tuesday last. Several of our old citizens are on the sick list at present. A large number of our townspeople attended the assizes at London last week. The Exeter Board ot Trade held their first meeting of the season on Tues- day evening last. Mr David Mann -1'15g held an auction sale at the Town Hall on Thursday last, prior to his removal to British Columbia- Mr A. J. Rollins wielded the hammer. Some will disposed person or persons disfigured the sign in front of Mr H. Kinsman's Dental office, on Monday evening last. The annual missionary service was held in the Trivitt Memorial Church on Sunday and Monday last. Mr Richard Davis had a wood bee on Wednesday lhst" several of our vil- lagers taking part. Mr Wm. Sweet, V. S., who has been laid up with asthma and la grippe, at the residence of his father-in-law, James Tom, is, we are glad to learn. slowly recover- ing. The annual spring show will be held at Exeter on Thursday next. Westfield. Westfield School Report for Msrch. 5th class -Josie Buchanan 2416, Phoebe Densmore 2080, Bertha Coventry 1728. 4th class -Samson Carter 3573, Otta Rueger 3391, Ethel Carter 2850, Jane Mitchell 2462, Hannah Stackhouse 1690. Sr 3rd class -Frank Campbell 1313, Eta McDo'ell 937, Bella Jackson 762. Jr 3rd class -John Rueger 1908, Eva Jackson 1056, Herbert Henry 532. Sr 2nd class -Harvey Buchan- an 476, Harvey McDowell 337 Well- ington Henry 259, Thomas Mitchell 140, Annie McDowell 108. purposes; they propose giving an old English supper shortly. Mrs Wm Maize, who has been ill the past three months, is improving in health. Mr Wm Glazier, who has been conducting the hotel business in Port Albert for the past two years, bas rented Anthony Black's tavern, and took possession on the 1st inst. Mr Gordon Anderson paid London a visit this week. Rev Mr Edge, of Clinton, will preach educational sermons in the Methodist church next Sunday evening; Mr Stiles, a student at the Goderieh High School and a candidate fur the ministry will preach in the evening. Goderieh Township. NOTES. -Mr B. Switzer sold a young horse this week to Mr Waits, of the London road, for a good price On Tuesday evening last a social gathering was held a:, the house ot Mr A❑drew Cnurtice, a large nuns her of young people being present; a capital time was sl ent. Mr Falk ner, who was raised by MrSwi,zer, sr., has gone to Point Edward, whare be has secured a situation. VERY ILL. -For some time past Mr Donald Junor, who resides on the Bayfield -road, a short distance from town, has been ailing, at times he suffered acute and intense pain, which has increased so much as to threaten his life. He learned that the ailment was the formation of gravel in the bladder, and at a con- sulation attended by three medical men he was informed that he would have to pass through an operation it be wished it removed, and it is likely this will be done, although being such an old man he is afraid of the result. He is one of the most highly esteemed residents of the township. He is confined to bed, and we voice the sentiments of all who know him, in wishing him speedy relief and restoration to health. Co1m cIL.-Council met on the 6th, pursuant to adjournment. members all present. Wm Weir was appoint- ed pathm aster in room of Donald Junor, Thos Jenkins in room of 11 B Evans, and John Kirkpatrick in room of John McAvoy. $75 was granted to repair Cut line, near Holnresville. Councillors set apart $300 to each subdivision (4 & 6 mak- ing one 5 D) for repair of roads, five scrapers were purchased from Wm Stanley for township use, one for each subdivision. Jas. McLeod, appeared before council, asking pay for a colt whose leg was broken on the public highway, after examining the by laws relating to the case, the following motion was put, moved by John Beacom,seconded by Jas Con- nolly, that the claim of Jas McLeod. as regards damage to colt running on public highway, be not entertained by this council, as we do not consid- er it responsible for such damages. Carried. The following accounts were paid viz, Mr Tremblay indig- ence, $5; auditors, $6 each; Wm Yeo, for use of scraper, 50 cents; Wm Col - hoe, indigent, per Mrs Collins, three quarters allowance, $56.25; Mrs Mc- Rae, indigence, $15; Assessor, salary, postage and stationery, $67; Mrs Bray, indigent, two months board, $12. Council adjourned to meet on Tuesday, the 26th day of May, at 10 a m, as Court of Revision and for any ordinary business required. JAMES PATT iN, Clerk. On Wednesday evening last '"a pleasant social was held at the regi• dance of Mr Gabriel Elliott in aid of parsonage repairs, Bayfield. cir- cuit, Methodist church. A splen- did time was spent, Mr. and hIrs. Elliott and family doing every- thing possible to make the affair a success. Music by the choir, read- ings and recitations comprised the programme. Rev. Mr. Thibedeau occupied the chair. Before separat- ing, Miss hate Sheppard, daughter of Mr. Thos. Sheppard, who is re- moving to Clinton, was presented with a silver butter dish, and sil- ver pickle dish, and the following address, as a slight recognition of her efforts as a Sunday school teach- er and as a member of the choir. Miss Sheppard made a suitable reply :- To Miss Kate Sheppard. Stanley RE•rottNE».-Mr James*hrvor,who spent the winter in the north of Scot- land, the land of his birth, has re- turned to the land of his adoption, bringing with him as a bride one of Scotland's fair daughters. LAID .1.1P. -Mr Alex. Thompson, of the Bayfield road, who lately had his thumb injured with a circular saw, is again laid up with a sore back, caused by too heavy lifting while loading the horse power. Ashfield. Noses. --Spring birds have made their appearance; but the weather has been rather cold for them lately. The fall wheat in thisvicinity looks very well. If the weather is only favorable for the next t'ew weeks there will be the prospect of a good yield. There was quite a number of promotions made in the different clasaes in the recent promotion exam- ination in school No 5. The atten- dance in the above school has been very irregular during the last few weeks, owing to the mumps breaking out in the section. Quite a number of our young men have gone to try their fortunes in other lands; we wish them every success in their new sphere of labor. Ilolnresville. SAFE ARRIVAL. -R. Duckiug,who recently left Holnresville for Manito ba, writes from Cypress River, dated March 30 h, as follows: -We all left Clinton on the 24th of March, but we did not reach our destination until Sunday evening, my family at 5 o'clock, and myself at 12, but, thank God, we got through all safe aud sound, though the journey was a little long and tiresome. I cannot say much about the country as yet, but in some things I like the appearance very much. The change is great to a person from Ontario, who has neve seen the like before. The snow is nearly all gone, and the roads are quite muddy, hence disagreeable. - Seeding will begin soon. We had good sleighing all the way from Georgetown to Rat Portage a dis- tance of over one thousand miles; the snow lay about a foot deep. SCHOOL REPoitT.-Tbe following pupils were promoted at the recent promotion examination .in Holmes• ville:-Intermediate-John --Hnides• worth, CharlesTebbutt, Bessie Murch, Agnes Phipps. Into 41h form - Bella Disney. Bessie Pickard, Etta Ayres, Carrie Walter. Arthur Wade, Audrey Osbaldeston. 3rd form - Rosa Tebbutt, Ethel Disney, Edith Huller. 2nd-Lenus Yeo, Chris Tebbutt, William Potter, Wilbur Potter, Mary Osbaldeston, Herbert Trewartha, Philip Gravell, Lewis Gravell. Jerome Badour, Frances Sturdy. Into Sr 1st -.- Norman Murch, Willoughby Tebbutt, Alfred Potter, Emily Disney, Robert Proc- tor, Wm Proctor, Launcy Levis, Harvey Halstead, King Wade, Harry Evans. NOTES. -Mies Ada Moore. from Westminster,is visiting among friends here. Mr James Carter is spending a day or two in visiting obi aequaint- ances,,although seventy four years of age he is hale and strong. Mr Geo Levis, who is now agent for the Massey Firm, is meeting with good success in his undertaking. Mr T Lobb, who is agent for the "Verity" two furrow plough, has already sold several, with more to follow. Rev J Harris, of Benmiller, and Rev W Ayers exchanged pulpits on Sabbath last, the latter preaching Education- al sermons in Colborne. A petition signed by the rate payers of our village was presented to the town- ship council, praying for an appro- priation towards a sidewalk; they did not,however,deem it prudent to grant the request, money being more ur- gently needed in other localities. We are pleased to learn that Thomas Lobb, who has been laid up with an attack of pleurisy, is somewhat im- proving. Miss Emma Potter, Port- er's Hill, is spending a few days in the village. Mrs Ayers left last Thursday for Flesherton, where she intends spending a few months with her daughter. Mr Jas Ford started his rounds on Monday, in which he expects to be about a month taking the census. We are glad to see Mr Ben Tomlinson around again atter his recent illness. Mr J Cook, of Lee - burn, spent Sunday with friends here. Miss Emma Acheson is visit- ing in Goderieb. Mr Alf Enticknap and daughter, of Drumbo, spent a few days with ol 1 friends here. Miss Nellie Cnurtice is visiting in the village. We wonder what's wrong with the school bell, we seem lost without its familiar rioging. Joe and Alf Jervis treated some ot the boys, last week, to a wood bee; Joe says the boys work well coneidering. DEAR FRIEND, -'Ne the members of the Methodist church at Cole's ap• pointment and your many friends having learned of your intended des parture from our midst desire tocon- vey to you our deep sense of sorrow at the thought of separation. We de- sire also to convey to you our high appreciation of you as a Christian lady, our recollection of enjoyment in your company during the past years and our admiration of your earnest efforts to assist in sustaining the church and making it a benefit to all, both intellectually and spirit- ually. Nor are we forgetful of your toil in the Sabbath School, your con. tinuous patient interest in the young and rising generation. We therefore ask you to believe that we remem• ber the help you have been to us by your godly life and timely counsel. The gift'which we are pleased to hand you and which you are requested to accept while it is in the form of what is earthly, reminding us that all such do fade, yet bears with it our undy, ing affection and respect, and is be'. stowed from hearts treasured with love for you ; and the wish that God may make your future home one of great prosperity apd happiness is the pray- er of the people of this church and your many friends. Hensall BURG LAMOUS -Several burglars seem to think they have a "soft snap" in Hensall. Twice in about a month they have entered our bank, breaking open the safe each time. As there is a vault insir'e the safe, the burglars were disgusted at the amount of work needed to borrow a few dollars, and so they quit work. These thieving attempts here caused a rush of business with our hardware men, they are about sold out of re- volvers and riflea. When Hensall business men have been robbed of several thousand dollars, they will get their village incorporated, hire a lamp lighter to save people from breaking their necks on dark nights, and a constable to look after the burglars and other suspicious char- acters. At present our citizens follow the "penny wise, pound fool- ish" policy. Here is a large village keeping the disadvantages of being unincorporated, so that it may apooge Its way on the township and county. Blyth, Top late for last week. The concert, given in the Temper- ance ball, under the auspices of the "Willing Workers" of the Epworth League, on the evening of Good Fri- day, was generally admitted to be the beat given in town for some time. Notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the roads and weather, the hall was crowded to its utmost capacity. The Orchestra,in which the Best Bros, of Huliett, led off with their violins accompanied by Cornet, Guitar, Autoharp,Piano and Organ, rendered some excellent music during theeven• etlies Berry, of Lucknow, and Miss ti parting, of Wingham. as an- nouuced, were present, and ably as- sisted in the program. The intro- duction of the program by Rev W. F. Campbell was followed by an overture from the Orchestra, than followed a solo "Ora pro pubis" (Pray for us.) by Mime Berry, which convinced her listeners that she possessed a remark- ably sweet and well cultivated voice. This selection was greeted with rounds of applause as also were others "The soug I'IT"'ne'er_ forget" and "Tit for Tat," but she did not respond to any of the encores, owing to tier -having -a, very severe cold. The audience were next delighted by a duet "Two merry Girls" by Misses Jameson and Floody. These two young ladies are very pleasing singers, and are always greeted with .rousing encores, on this occasion they responded ,by singing "Widow Malone." Mr Chelew then entertained the audience by a hum- orous "stump speech." The Quar- tette, "The Professor at home" by the Misses Floody and McKinnon and Floody actually brought down the house, and In response to the calls for more, sang "We all have a very cold." The Pantomime "Womans' Rights" was well arranged and quite typical of what we may expect in the future. Miss Curtis gave a couple of Readings in her usual excellent style, which makes her a favorite with every audience before which she appears ; Mr Nichol also gave a very excellent reading. The brilliant execution of tbatbeautiful piano solo "Le Tamboriner by Mice Sperling, was proof positive that as a pianist, she occupies a place second to none in the county. Mist Young and Jameson rendered a Piano Duet "The song of the sky lark" in excellent style. The Duet "Very Suspicious" by Mr D. and Miss needy, was well deserving the hearty and prolonged applause with which it was received. Mrs Chellew's solo, "Anchored," was well received. The program ended by the tableau "Hiawatha's Wooing." Mies Young presided very efficiently at the piano as accompainst, through- out the evening. The concert was al- together a decided success. Iiippeu. Rev H Irvine is completing a plan for a Methodist camp meeting, to be held at Kippen in June; bills will be printed. NOTES. -Mrs H Markle and daugh- ter, of London, are visiting friends in this vicinity. Mrs Acheson and Mrs Moore, who have been confined to the house for some time are again able to be out. We were also pleased to see Mrs W Cooper sr in the village this week; her many friends will be glad to know that she is recovering from the injury she received by fall- ing on the ice some time ago. The first open meeting, given by the Kip - pen Council of R T of T, was well attended; the program, in which some friends from Brucefield counci took part, was well received. Varna. RECOVERED. -We are glad to see the genial face of Mr Robt McCool out this week, after having au at- tack of La Grippe. Mr John Ushton, our genial patent fence builder, with an eye to .an in- crease of business, has purchased Mr Andrew Reid'', steam threshing ma- chine, as Mr Ashton is a hustler we expect to hear about some big work atter a while. We were all mach pleased to see el lee M Blair, a former teacher here. She e,'ee t at tew days visiting among her many triends here, and had a good thee, she went back to Gide- rich on Tuesday, where else is attend- ing school. REMOVED. - Mr Samuel Harris, one of our much respected citizens, has rented a farm near Seaforth, and has moved there this week We ate all sorry to lose the good gentleman, but hope him and his estimable lady may mike their fortune cud come back is the near future and live re. tired. Iry THE WEST. -The following letter from a Varna boy will be of interest: - Well we had a very pleasant trip out here, we started teem Hensall on Fri- day, January 23rd and was in Winni- peg Monday forenoon, but as you have travelled that part and are acquainted with it, I will say nothing about it, only that it is knocked in the shade by British Columbia scenery. 3 o'clock in the afternoon we struck out into the boundless prairie, and I felt how true the words of the poet who said "The prairies, I behold them for the first, boundless, for which the speech of England knows rio name." Tuesday at daylight we came to Moose Jaw, here we saw the first of the Mounted Police. It struck us that there were a good many useless fops from the towns among them. After this the prairie is more rolling, but not a tree or scrub to be seen. Wednesday morning we are near the mountains, and we enter them on a sort of a level valley, with the mountains commencing to gather around; but this does not last long, the railway gets steeper, trees and moun- tains gather around us, and the scenery becomes sublime, almost terrible. The road clings to the mountain side and in the valley the river is seen more than a thousand feet below, and thus we go on, each scene, if possible, grand- er than the one before. About noon we find ourselves in the canons of the Kicking Horse, down this fearful chasm the railway and river go together, the former crossing from side to side, on two ledges cot out of solid rook, twisting and turning in every direction, then through angles of rock that close the way, with the towering cliffs almost shutting out the sunlight, while the echoing sound of the river and train makes the passage of this gorge a scene never to be forgotten. Again the road rises at the rate of 116 feet tothe mile, and the river is left a thousand feet below, we cross Stoney Creek bridge, one of the highest in the world. The railway in descending these mountains winds back and forward till some times one could almost throw a stone across to the track over which we have just crossed. Tuesday at daylight we are in the Thompson canyon, the gorge is narrow and deep and the scenery is wild beyond description, then it widens out and the Frazer river joins the Thompson and the railway enters the canyons of the united rivers, and the scene is even wilder than before, while a little further on we cross the Frazer, on a steel cantilever bridge. Of all the grand and beautiful scenery that I have ever seen, it is along the Frazer river, it has been well described as matchless, for it would be impossible for tongue to tell or pen describe its grandner and its beauty. We got to Vancouver about 3 o'clock, took the boat and reached Victoria at nine, Thursday evening, just about one week. Since then we have wandered around considerable, were up to Nanaimo" and" East Wawanosh, NoTEs.-Mrs Gregor McGowan has returned with her daughter, Mrs Shipley, to Middlesex county; Mrs McGowan intends making an extend- ed visit with her daughter and friends. The funeral of the late Mrs W. Hal- lahan took place on Thursday last; Mrs Hallslian, being a very aged woman, had been ailing for some time. Mr Stein, jr., took a business trip the other day, during which he bought from T. Ross two young heifers, weighing about 2,400 lbs. for the sum of $120. The sale of Hugh Ross' stock and implements, on Fri- day,was very satisfactary, prices high; Mr Ross has purchased the farm be- longing to F. Diamond, 13th con., Hullett, and intends moving as soon as convenient. Mr David Scott treated the young people to a dancing party last Monday night. Mr Mat Harrison gave a taffy party to a select few on Tuesday. Miss Emma Cloakey,of Morris,wae visiting friends on the sixth last week. Mr T. H. Taylor, reeve of East Wawanosh, is very ill at present. Mr Charles Wrightman is preparing to build a house this summer. Mr W. Porter- field,ot London, is visiting the paren- tal roof this week. Mr B Coulter was united in marriage to Nettie, eldest daughter of Mr Charles Lawrence, of Morris, on Wednesday; we extend them our congratulations. Mr E. Wightman has sold his farm to Mr John Bone, at a good figure. ACCIDENT. - Mr and Mrs Wm Iyison had the misfortune of a run• away last Saturday, while on their way to Hensall, their horse took fright at a pile of wood on the road, and turning round threw them both out. Mr Ivison had several ribs bro)ren and got a general shaking up. Mrs Ivison escaped with a bruised wrist, and a severe nervous shock. The simpleton who put the wood on the road, for convenience, has piled it up a little farther off: It is a marvel 'this is the first accident, hundred of horses having shied at the same place. If our pathmasters bad any life in them they would teach people that roads were made for traffic for passengers, not for wood - yards. From Hensel' to Zurich one has to pass 33 woodpiles of various sizes, placed for convenience on the roadside. • -f Bayfield The Tempters of this place have purchased from the Clinton Organ Co a handsome hall organ for their lodge here. We understand there was a keen competition for this sale, and thia Co should feel proud of their success. Chiselhurst. NOTES. -Mr Albert Tiffin, teacher, in Hay township, preached in the Methodist church last Sunday a. M. very acceptably. Rev Wesley Cas- son, of Seaforth, delighted the same congregation with his sermon on water Sunday. Mr James McTag- gart is home from Detroit Medical School for a holiday; he looks well. • Wingham. Two weeks ago an item appeared in our Wingham news, reflecting on Mr Pettypiece, Chief of Police of that town. We have since been informed that the item was incorrect, and did Mr Pettypiece an injustice. We are sorry if such as been the case, and in common fairness to Mr Pettypiece make this explanation. - En. NEW ERA, Our Easter visitors have come and gone to their homes and general work, still there are u" scarcity of visitors in town, as the streets are as lively as ever. Mrs Johnston.formerly proprietress of the Queen's Hotel, is in town'visit- ing her old friends; she resides at the British, and is well pleased with Alex's hospitality. C N Griffin, our leading grocer, is busy fitting up his new building for a store; five carpenters are steadily working, and will have it ready for oc pation within two weeks. Town council met Monday; they work harmoniously; our new Mayor ie an excellent presider; nothh� importance transpired; the question seemed to be the remov the Fire Hall. Messrs Rentoul and -Jas Dow., who lately went to Manitoba with a car -load of horses, have returned; they realized so well that they are' Investing in another carload, which they will ship to the same place. James Flinn was seen on the streets Monday. He looks well, but the boys could not get him to give them a speech on the politics of the day. Mr Flynn has a particular, style of politics of his own, which he some- times advocates loudly, Joseph Risdon's wife and family, who left for Detroit last fall, - have returned and look as if the other side • of the line agrees with them well. Mr Risdon bought a nine brick cot- tage in the centre of the town lately, and intends making Wingham his permanent home. Good for Risdon I Brucefield: NOTES. -Quite a number in the village are having la grippe or some- thing of that nature, no servere cases are reported. Do not forget Mr D. W. Campbell's lecture on Paris, il- lustrated by the lime light on Thurs. day evening next in the Royal Temp- lars' Hall, and under their auspices, admission 10 and 15 cis. a rare treat is in store. Mr J. A. t'Mclntosh, who is a law studeut of four years stand- ing, is prepared to do general convey- ancing; he has been home for some time, owing to an accident resulting in a slight injury to the knee, he is an excellent young man, and we are glad to know he is going to remain for a time with us, Mr Moses Dixon leaves week for Port Huron, taking with him the celebrated young horse, General Gourley, every success Meses in your new enterprise. Kinburn. From an occasional Correspondent NOTES. -Dr Cooper is glad the roads are drying up, as it will be better walking. Our school teacher, Mr King,has quite a large achool,and quite a number mote are expected to start soon; he is the right man in the right place, and as he has not got far to go to school he does them justice, but he looks as if the cares of the world were weighing very heavy on him the past few days, what's the matter ? Usborne. ACCIDENTAL DEATH.--WhAle*Mr Copley, of Kirk ton, was driving through the woods on a load of logs with his 8 year-old son on Thursday, the latter fell off, and a log following ' struck him on the head,fracturing his skull. He only lived a short time. .1 went to work on a bridge that had been swept away by the flood. There Robert Tennant, who for the last was fine weather for a while and then came on snow and we had to quit work, so we came down to Victoria, thea crossed to Port Townsend, then here. This is a new town, but if we are to judge by the way people are pouring in, it will soon be a place of some importance, and from the looks of the country around it should go ahead, it has a grand natural harbour, there is electric light now, and they ex- pect to have electric railway before fall; there is no railway into this place yet. Yours truly, GEORGE Foarsr. The Salvation Army has got a new lieutenant, and as rumor goes that they are not working so harmonious as usual, itds to be hoped there will be a change for the better. They have have really done pod since/ they came to this town, and there farll plenty of room for doing more. r - Chas Smith, a general carpent3 who has lived here for several ,year t and effects and all- sold hie property sconded for :Uncle's Sam's domains, rather too abrupt for a good many of his creditors here. Charles svaa well thought ofiand his escapade ttntooked for. His indebtedness will reach about $250. David Sutherland, tinsmith, has bought all the stock belonging to Thos Waugh, London, who intends starting business here, for a very rea- sonable figure, and states that he can sell goode cheaper than ever as been sold in town. The stock was all new and staple, and was sold by Mr Waugh as his partner, unfortunately, could not attend to'business. Mrs Hutchinson, wife of George - Hutchinson, blacksmith, died very suddenly on Saturday forenoon. She had been suffering some time from debility of the heart. One of her old home acquaintances made her a visit, and after shaking han she returned to the room,sat down $ chair and instantly expired. Ass tance was immediately called but e was beyond earthly aid. The funs takes place, to -day (Friday), waitin for friends from Montana. Nest Wawanosli. Couxscii,.-Contntcil met on Saturday, March 280, members .all present, minutes of last meeting read' and ap- proved. The treasurer's statement for February showed balance -and receipts ' $102.61 and expenditure $93.77, leaving 10:84 on hand, report filed. A list of those wishing to he assessed as separ- ate school supporters Was read and filed by the clerk. 510 was granted towards the support of Mr Craig. Moved by Mr Bailie, seconded by Mr Todd, that as a largely signed petition has been presented to the council, ask- ing for a readjustment of the polling subdivisions, and as the law requires such to be made, at the next meeting of council a re -distribution of polling subdivision be made. -Carried. The reeve reported that the Kinloss coun- cil refused to take any action regarding Wm Thorn's claim, said claim having already been settled. Upon 'the re- quest of the reeve respecting the in- vestigation of the matter in connection with Mr Thorn's claim re the N Boun- dary, it was found that the land in question was arbitrated upon and paid for, and as information is on hand showing that no claim is tenable, it was decided that council take no furth- er action in the matter. The reeve also reported having met the Ashfield reeve respecting the claim of John Mullin for damages done to his stage, and agreed that the municipalitea were not responsible for the accident. The report was received. On motion of Messrs Bailie and Rowers the road work on certain divisions undone last year were ordered to be put on thio year's list. A number of persons were appointed fence viewers. 12 K Mu.t.rn, Clerk. dlr. Thos. Cdrnfsh: of IJsborne, )(Alt valuable mars this week. a two years has been keeping, boot and oboe store in towu,has purchased his old lieery barn and residence from Thos Agnew, with all the horses and equip'lnents, for the sum of $4,500. Mr Tennant is an excellent hand wit horses, and has been so long in this town, that he understands all th requirements to perfection. Good horses and suitable rigs will i promptly furnished for the ttavell' at any time required. E. Talbot, who has been\ int. the mercantile business for vet twelve years, has made up his min that farming will pay better. has lately been reducing and sold balance to a leading firm in town,. in order that he might go to the North, west and enjoy the freedom of rtt'r life; he has been a respected citlze 'and has the well wishes of adds fellow townsmen, as he has bee with them in every progressive move pent, and our best wishes go with hi in his new home for success. Ile left here Tuesday, fully equipped fo farming. - • Our WESr,-Writing from 0 ba, -under date of March 30, Mr Thomas, formerly of Clinton, aays: Business all through the west is ve dull, the weather being out drawba Never before can any of our old settlers remember such a spring. There is very seldom a day pass without the sun shining brightly som time; but we have had five . wee now of damp, cold weather, and it not an uncommon thing to seo °ark ages and hearses pass by with fou and sometimes six, horses. Of con this is not needed in the heart of th city, as our streets are paved, but 0 the dirt roads there is little or n: travel, consequently the farmers con not get to town. 'nd oui count" merchants feel pretty dull and blu The outlook for next fall was nbv before so bright, as the ground throughly soaked, and that is 1r11 Nebraska must have to assure go crops, On account of poor crops lana fall, there were very few cattle fed, now the price of beef is up hist sight; pork and mutton is about usual; eggs, 25c and 28c; butter front 28c t r •IOc; pots:. $1.25 to $1.40,