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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-11-13, Page 2r+ be 18 801:,. t NEW • At, NOB IA 1891. i�? CONTINUED. TINUED. - x31r EDNA rotate,. I% as •,?et've could not,of onus unders# d this, He was eleven and ill • iMnScientious. map, but his experi- ence was, after all, limited. He had not travelled in Norway, or studied the charaetel," of its people, he did not .kAoW that you" ?7;iay leave all your lugggm Qutside au inn in the public • big#Iway without the least fear that in the blot anyone will meddle with it: be di not know that if you give a i iOrsie'srhild a,coin equal to sixpence in ,rettuea for a great bowl of milk, it will refue witbt real distress to keep it be- Cauee the milk was worth it little less; • . iie..ha4 pat heard the story of the lost bel t of plate, which by good chance was washed up on the Norwegian eoaet; how the. 'experts examined the , crest,on the spoons, and after indefin- ii,e `labor and pains succeeded irl re- ▪ •storitig it to its rightful owner in a far sway southern island. It was, after all,lute natural that he should sus- ectthe man who had colored so deep - a ' wl ct protested so indignantly afar -e mere suspicion of guilt, ' i o clearly shrank from the idea of being` searched. • j'T`"will examine you first," said the detective; and Frithiof, seeing that (there was no help for it, submitted with haughty composure to the indig- ility For an instant even Mr Horner was shaken in his opinion, there was ",'Such, evident consciousness of inno- cence in the Nbrwegian's whole man - mit and bearing now that the ordeal had actually come. In solemn silence two pockets were turned inside out. The right hand waistcoat pocket was apparently env- - ty, but the careful detective turned that inside out too. Suddenly Mr Boniface started forward with an ejaculation of astonishment. "I told you so!" cried Mr Horner, vehemently. And Frithiof, roused to take notice, ' which before he had not condescended to do, looked down and saw a sight • that made his heart stated still. Carefully pinned to the inside of the pocket was a clean, fresh, five -pound - note. He did not speak a word, but just stared at the thing in blank am- azement. There was a painful silence. Surely it could be nothing but a bad dream! He looked at the unconcerned de- tective, and at Mr Horner's excited e, and at Mr. Boniface's expression f grief and perplexity. It was no dream; it was a most horrible reality - a reality which he was utterly incap- able of explaining. With an instinct that there was yet one man present who trustee him, in spite of appearan- ces, he made a step or two toward Mr. Boniface. "Sir," he said, in great agitation, "I swear to you that I knew nothing of this. It has astounded me as much as it has surprised you. How it came there I can't say, but certainly I didn't put it there." Mr Boniface was silent, and glancing back Frithiof saw on the thin lips of the detective a very expressive mile. The sight almost maddened hint, In the shock :of the discovery he had turned very pale; now the violence of his wrath made him flush to the roots of his hair. "If you didn't put it there, who did?" said Mr. Horner, indignantly. Don't add to your sin, young man, by false- hood." "I have never spoken a falsehood in my life; it is you who lie when you say I put the note there," said Frithiof, hotly. "My poor fellow," said Mr.:Boniface, "I am heartily sorry for you, but you must own that appearances are against you." "What! you too, sir!" cried Frithiof, his indignation giving place to heart- broken wonder. The tone went to Mr. Boniface's heart. "I think you did it quite uncon- sciously," he said. "I am sure you never could have taken it had you known what you were about. You did it in absence of mind -in a fit of temporary aberration. it is, perhaps, a mere result of your illness last sum- mer, and. no one would hold you re- sponsible for it." A horrible wave of doubt passed over Frithiof. Could this indeed be the explanation ? But it was only for a moment. He could not really believe it; he knew that there was 110 truth in this suggestion of brain disturbance. "No one in absence of mind could deliberately have pinned the note in," he said. "Besides, my head was per- fectly clear -not even aching or tired." "Quite so; I and glad that so far you own the truth," said MrHorner. "Make a free confession at once and we will not press the prosecution. You yielded to a sudden temptation, and, as we all know, have special reasons for needing money. Come, confess!" "You are bound to incriminate your- self," saki the detective, who, as acting in a private capacity, was not bound to urge the prosecution. "Still, what the gentleman suggests is by far the best course for you to take. There's not a jury in the land that, would not give a verdict against you." "I shall certainly not tell a lie to save open disgrace," said Frithiof. The jury may say what it likes.:God knows am innocent." The tone in which he said the last . words made Mr Boniface look at him more closely. Strangely enough it was in that moment of supreme bitter - fleas, when he fully realized the hope- lessrless of his position, when one of his employers deemed him a madman and the other a thief, then, when disgrace and rain and utter misery stared him in the face, that the faint giimpes of the Unseen, which, from time to time, had dawned for him, broadened into full sunlight. For the first time in his life he stood in close personal relation- ship with the Power in whom he had always vaguely believed, the higher Presence because to him rmrch more •real, than these men surrounding him lith their pity, and indignation. and •ontempt. But Mr Horner way not the sort of nan to read faces, still less to read hearts; the very emphasis with which Frithiof had spoken made him more angry. "NOW I know that yon are lying! Children 'Cry for be • cried; don't WA blaspiiefny to, yo printer. You are tiro• most lrreligio„ fellow I ever, cane across ---a !plant who, to my certain knowledge, never attends any place of _public worship, and O. you dare to. call God to witness for you " Nothing hut. -the, strong conscious- ness of this newPresenedkept Frithicif from making a sharp retort. Put a great cal1}jiness had come over hinr, and his tone might have convinced even Mr Horner had he not been so full of prejudice. "God knows I am innocent," dhe repeated; "and only lie can tell how the note got here; I can't. "One word with you, if you please, Mr Harris," said Robert Boniface, suddenly pushing back his chair and rising to his feet, as though he could no longer tolerate the discussion. He led the way back to the shop, where, in low tones, he briefly gave the detective his own opinion of the case. He was sure that Frithiof firm- ly believed that he -•w s telling the truth, but, unable to doubt the evi- dence of his own senses, he was oblig- ed to take up the plausible theory of temporary aberration. The detective shrugged his shoulders a little, and it might possibly be so, but the young man seemed to him remarkably clear headed. However, he accepted his fee and went off, and Mr Boniface return- ed sadly enough to his room. "You can go back to the skop, Dar- nell," he saki. The man bowed and withdrew, leav- ing Frithiof still standing half bewild- ered where the detective had left him, the couse of all his misery lying on the writing; table before him, just as fresh and crisp looking as when it had been issued from the Bank of England. "This has been a sad business, Frith- iof," said Mr Boniface, leaning his el- bow on the mantelpiece, and looking with his clear. kindly eyes at the young Norwegian. "But I am convinced that you had no idea what you were doing, and I should not dream of prosecuting or discharging you." Poor Frithiof was far too much stun- ned to be able to feel any gratitude for this. Mr Hqrner, however, left him no time to reply. "I think you have taken leave of your senses. Boniface," he said vehe- mently. "Save yourself the annoy- ance of prosecuting; if you like; but it is grossly unfair to the rest of your employees to keep a thief in your house. Not only that, but it is alto- gether immoral; it is showing special favor to vice, it isadmitting a principle which, if allowed, would ruin all busi- ness life. If there is one thing notice- able in all successful concerns it is that uncompromising severity is shown to even trifling errors, even to careless- ness." "My business has hitherto been sua- cessful," said Mr Boniface quietly, "and I have never gone on that prin- ciple, and never will. Why are we to have a law of mercy and rigidly to ex- clude it from everyday life? But that is the way of the world. It manages, while calling itself Christian, to shirk most of Christ's commands." "•I tell you," said Mr Horner, who was now in a towering passion, "that it is utterly against the very rules of religion. The fellow is not repentant; he persists in sticking to a lie, and yet you weakly forgive him,." ""If, " said Mr Boniface quietly, "you knew a little more of Frithiof Falck you would know that it is quite im- possible that he could consciously have taken the money. When he took ib he was not himself. If he had wanted to hide it -to steal it -why did he actual- ly return to the shop with it in his possession? He might easily have dis- posed of it while he was out." "If that is your ground, then I ob- ject to having a man on my premises who is afflicted with kleptomania. But it is not so. The fellow is a long- headed and quick-witted as any one I know; he has managed to hoodwink you, but from the first I saw through him, and knew him to be a design- ing -" Sir," broke in Frithiof, turning to MrBoniface-his bewildered consterna- tion changing now to passionate earn- estness -"this is more than I can en- dure. For God's sake call back the detective, examine further into the mystery; there must be some explan- ation. "How can any man examine further?" said Mr. Boniface, sadly. "The note is missed, and is actually found upon you. The only possible explanation is that you were not yourself when you took it." "Then the least you can do is to dis- miss hint," resumed Mr. Horner. But Mr Boniface interrupted him very sharply. "You will please remember, James, that you are in no way concerned with the engagement or dismissal of those employed in this house. That is en- tirely my affair,, as is set forth in our deed of partnership." "Which partnership will need re- newing in another six months," said Mr Horner, growing red with anger. "And I give you fair warning that if this dishonest fellow is kept on I shall then withdraw my capital and retire from the business. With this Parthian shot he went out, banging the door behind him. Frithiof had borne in silence all the taunts and insults showered on him; but when he found himself alone with the man to whom he owed 'so much, he very nearly broke down altogether. ""Sir," he said, trying in vain to go'•ern his voice, "you have been very good to me; but it will be best that I should go.""I would not have you leave for the world," said Mr. Boniface. "Remem- ber that, your sisters are dependent on you. You must think first of them." "No," said Frithiof firmly; "I must first think of. what I owe to you. It would be intolerable to me to feel that I had really brought any loss on you through Mr Horner's anger. I must o' g "Nonsense," said Mr Boniface; •"I cannot hear of such a thing. Why. how do you think you would get an- other situation with this mystery still hanging over you? I, who know you so well, am convinced of your perfect freedom from blame; but strangers could not possibly be convinced of it." Frithiof was silent; he thought of Sigrid and Swanhild suffering through his trouble, he remembered his terrible search for work when he had first come to London, and he realized that it was chiefly his own pride that prompted him never to return to the shop. After all, what a prospect it was! With one partner deeming him a thief and the other forced to say that he must be subject to a form of insanity; with the men employed in the shop all ready to Pitcher's Castoria. l?<r .dee}n• b a disho i rel > us was •1 & to bear such, a -rri sl` , lti Yet f r'it ho frust, . y^. ha, �cnust thankful for• the challee of bating allo ed to bear it, ""If you are. indeed willing that should stay," he said -at length, "the I will . stay. But, your theory:-th theory that makes you willing' still trust me -is mistaken. 1 know th there Is not a minute in this day whe my head has not been perfectly clear. "My dear.fellow, you must allow nl to keep what theory I please. Ther is no other explanation than this, an you would be wisest if you accept i yourself." "That is impossible," said Frithio sadly, "It is equally impossible that I ca doubt the evidence of my own sense The note was there, and you can' possibly explain its presence. How it possible that Darnell could hav crossed over to your till, take out th note and pinned it in yotfr pocket Besides, what motive could he hav for doing such a thing?" "I dont know," said Frithiof; "yet shall swear to my dying day that never did it myself." "Well, there is no use in arguing th point," said Robert Boniface wea,r'il "It is'enough for me that I can accoun to myself for what roust otherwise b an extraordinary mystery. You ha better go back to your work now, an do not worry over the affair. Remem ber that I do not hold you responsibl for what has happened." After this of course nothing more could be said. Frithiof left the roc feeling years older than when he had entered it, and with a heavy heart too that first miserable plunge into the out er world -the world where he mus now expect to meet with suspicious looks and cold dislike. CHAPTER XXV As he walked down the sort of avenue of pianoes and harmoniums in the inner shop, there came to hie mind, why, he could not have told, words spoken to him long before by that custamer who had left on his mind so lasting an impression, "Courage! the worst will pass." Though he could not exactly believe the words, yet he clung to them with a sort of desperation. Also he happened to notice the clock, and pract- ically adopted Sydney Smith's wise maxim, "`Take short views." There were exactly two hours and a quarter before closing -tinge; he could at any rate endure as long as that, and of the future he would not think. There were no customers in the shop, but he could hear voices in eager discus- sion, and he knew quite well what was the subject of their talk. Of course the instant he came into sight a dead silence ensued, and a little group, con- sisting of Foster, Darnell, one of the tuners; and the boy who made himself generally useful, dispersed at once, while in the ominous quiet Frithiof went to his usual place. The first few minutes were terrible; he sat down at his desk, took up his pen, and opened the order -book, making a feint of be- ing actually employed, but conscious only of the dreadful silence and ,of the eyes that glanced curiously at him again a burning flush passed over his face, just from the horror and shame of even being suspected of dishonesty. It was a relief to him when a custom- er entered, a man entirdly ignorant of all that had passed, and only bent on securing the best seats to be had for Mr Boniface s concert on the following day. Carlo Donati, the celebrated baritone, was to sing and as he had only appeared once before that s anon, except m opera, there was a great de- mand for tickets, which kept them pretty busy until at length the longed for closing came; the other men linger- ed g little tp discuss afresh the great event of the day, but Frithiof, who had been watching the hands of the clock with longing eyes, felt as if he could not have borne the atmosphere of the shop for another minute, and snatching up his hat made for the door. None of therm said good night to him; they were not intentionally unkind, but they were awkward, and they felt that the strange affair of the afternoon had make a great gulf be- tween them and the culprit. How- ever, Frithiof was past caring much for trifles, for after the first moment of intense relief, as he felt the cool evening air blowing on him, the sense of another trouble to he met had over- powered all else. He had got some- how to tell Sigrid of his disgrace, to bring the cloud which shadowed him into the peaceful home that had be- come so dear to him. Very slowly he walked through the noisy streets. very reluctantly crossed the great court- yard, and mounted flight after flight of stairs. At the threshold he hesi- tated, wondering whether it would be possible to shield them from the know- ledge. He could hear Sigrid singing in the kitchen as she prepared the sup- per, and something told him that it would be impossible to conceal his trouble from her. With a sigh he opened the door into the sitting room; it looked very bright and cheerful, Swanhild stood at the open window Wateringthe flowers in the window - box, ied and white geraniums and southernwood, grown from cuttings given by Cecil. She gave him her us- ual merry greeting. ""Come and look at my garden, Frith - of," she said. "Doesn't it look love - be ons v�v." 1 e• a n e d t f S� IS e e I I e t e d d e e m d k ly?" "Why, you are late," said Sigrid, coming in with the cocoa, her face a little flushed with the fire, which was trying on a summer day. Then, glanc- ing' at him, "How tired you look! Come, sit down and eat. I have got a German sausage that even Herr Siv- ertsen would not grumble at. The heat has tired you, and you will feel better after you have had something." He ate obediently, though the food almost choked hint; Swanllild, fancy- ing that he had one of his bad head- aches, grew quiet, and afterwards was not surprised to find that he did not as usual get out his writing materials, but asked Sigrid to go out with him for a turn. "You are too tired to try the trans- lating?" she asked. "Yes, I'll try it later," ho said; "but let us have half an hour's walk togeth- er now." She consented at once and went to put On her hat, well knowing that Frithiof never shirked his work with- out good reason; then leaving strict orders with Swanhild not to sit up after nine, they left her absorbed in English history, and went down into the cool, clear twilight. Some child- ren were playing quietly in the court- yard; Sigrid stopped for n. minute to speak to one of them. TO BE coxrtNtrm) Minard's Liniment tttmberman's friend 1704/0110O4 ;of Or M¢11$111 } do 8OQTT Barristers,. Solicitors, OONVEYANOER$, ds;0. Comnneelonere for ntario. and Ifenitoba Oeri els Nary Doon to Now Bea, OLJNToo. MONEY TO LOAN. MORTGAGES A-TRBOOgilt., Prieate Panda 0 RIDOUT, OlUee over J Jackson's Store, Clinton, it/TARRL&GE LICENSES. -APPLY TO THE .13.1. undersigned at the Library ammo, J48. SCOTT, Clinton) ARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED BY THE undersigned at residence or drug store. MRS A. WORTHINGTON. • MONEY TO LEND IN LARGE OR -IA4.. Small surae on good martgaaae security, moderate rate of interest. II fl %l li.Clinton. ABEL 8. WEEHpS, CIVIL ENGINEER, Vroviaughtsman etc. Office, o up airs. in uPeial Land rrin Bock, Clinton, Ont. UR APPLETON - OFFICE - AT REBI- DENOE 011 oatario street, Clinton, op- posite English Church. Entrance by side gate. DR. H, R. ELLIOT, M. D. L. R. C. P., Edinburgh, L, R. 0. 8.. Edinburgh, Li;en- tiate of the Midwifery, Edinburgh. Office at Bruoefield. nil. W. GUNN, M. D„ L. R. C. P., EDIN- avRea,L. R. C. 8., Edinburgh, Licentiate of the Midwifery, Edin. Office, on corner of On- tario and William Ste. Clinton. DR. J. W. SHAW, PHYSICIAN, SURGEON, Accoucheur, etc., office in the Palade Block. Rattenbury St. formerly occupied by Dr. Reeve, Clinton Ont. IA H. PORTER, GENERAL AUCTIONEER 1.1 and Land Valuator. Orders sent by mall to my address, will receive prompt attention. Terme moderate. D. H. PORTER, Auotioneer, Bayfield. aug.29 DR STANLWRY, GRADUATE OF THE Medical Department of Vietoria Univer- sity, Toronto, formerly of the Hospitals and Diepeneartee, New York, Coroner for he County of Huron, Bayfield, Ont. A. O. U. W. The Clinton Lodge No. 144, meet in Biddle - combo Hall on the est and 3rd Fridays in each month. Visitors cordially invited. 14. STONE - HAM, M. W. J. BEAN, Recorder. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! We can make a few good loans from private funds at ow rates and modate expenseer. Terms made to Butt borrowers. MANNING & SCOTT, - • Clfntoa MRS. WHITT, M. C. M. S TEACHER OF MUSIC. Plano, Organ and Technicon,or Muscl developer, for use of pupils. Rooms at Mr. 8. Hartt•s, Rattenbury Street, Clinton. J E. BLAOKALL • VETINERARY SURGEON, • HonoraryGraduate of the OntarioVeterinary College. Treats all diseases of domesticated ani- mals on the most modern and scientific princi- ples. Office - immediately west of the Royal Hotel. Residence.- Albert St., Clinton. ACalls night or day attended to promptly. DR. TURNBULL. J. L. Turnbull, M. B., Toronto University; a D., C.M., Victoria University, M. C. P & 8.. Ontario; Fellow of the Obstetrical Society of Edinburgh• late of London, Eng„ and Edinburgh Hospitals. Office: -Dr. Dowsely's old office Rattenbury St., Clinton. Night calls answered at the same place. r 1 C. BRUCE, L. D. 8., DENTIST, GRADU- . ate Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. All operations of modern dentistry carefully performed. Anseethetios administered for the painless extraotion of teeth. Office Reefer's old stand, Goats' Block, Clinton. Will visit Blyth professionally every Monday, at Mason's Hotel. .FIR WORTRING TON ,-PHYSIOIAN SUR - YJ time A 000uoher, Licentiate of the College of Phyeteiane, and Surgeons of Lower Canada, and Provinola Licentiate and Coroner for the County of Huron. Office and residence. -The building formerly oeopuied by Mr Thwaites, Huron Street. Conton. Jan 11. 1870. DDICKINSON, THE OLD & RELIABLE Auotioneer still in the field, able and will- ing to ooaduot any .sales entrusted to him, and takes this opportunity of thanking his patrons for past favors. Also Chattel Mortgagee closed and rents collected. Charges''moderate. D. Drosrssos, Licensed Auotioneer for the County o f Huron. Residence Albert Street. Clinton. r-MINTON MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE. LI- Vanant' and Reading Rooms, Town, Hall, down stairs. About 2,000 volumes in the Library and all the Leading New, papers and Periodicals of the day on the table. Membership ticket Si per annum Open from 2 to 5 p. m., and from 7 to 9 pm. Applioa tions for membership receiveoy the Librarian in theroom. BIBLES & TESTAMENTS AT COST The Clinton Branch Bible Society have for sale at DR WORTHINGTON'S DRUG STORE. Albert Street, a tine assortment of Bibles and Testaments, THBTAMENTS FROM 80tH. UPWARD Brame PROM 25005 UPWARDS. DB. WORTHINGTON, G. H'. GOOK, Licentiate of Dental Surgery, Honor Graduate of the Toronto School of Dentistry. Nitrons Oxide Gas administered for the pain • lesseztreetion of teeth. Office ih Smith's Brook over Emorton's Barber Shop, Clinton. Cr Night bell answered ly J. T. WILKIE, SURGEON, DENTIST' Holds the exclusive right for the county tor the Hurd prooese of administering ehemloally Pure systeMonoxide. yet discovered fort the pain- less extraction of teeth. Chargee moderate satisfaction guaranteed. Office,ELLIOTT'S BLOCK over Jacksons Tailor 3hop, Hurtn Street, Clinton. RICHLY LY Rewarded are those who reed this and then sot she velli find houoz- ab o employment that will no take them from their homes andfamilies. The profits are large and sure for every industrious person, many have made and are now making sovoral,hundred dollars a month, itis easy for any person to make 2$ per day and upwards,who is willing to work. Either sox, young or old; capital not needed,wostart you. Everythingnew. No on. oial ability required; yon, reader, can 06 it as woll as any one. avrite to us at once for tull par- tio) Tars which we mail free. AddresalStinson & Co Portland, Maine, CG 4LBE1 T ST - CLINTON. A general Banking Business tI ansacted NOTES DISCOUNTED Drafts issued. Interest allowed on deposits. FARRAN & TISDALL BANKERS, CI.INTON. ONT Advances made to farmers eft their own notes, at low rates of interest. A general Banking Business transacted Interest allowed on deposits. Sale Notes bought J. P. TISDALL, Manager The Molsons Bank. Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1856. CAPITAL, - - $2,000,000. REST FUND, - $1,00Q,000 HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL. J. H. R. MOLSON Pres. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, General Manager. Notes discounted, Collections made, Drafts issued, Sterling and American ex- change bought and sold at lowest current rates. Interest at 4 per cent allowed on deposits. FA. RBI ERRS . Moneyadvanced to farmers on their own notes with one or more endorser,. No mortgage required as security. H. C. BREWER, Manager, January 1887. Clinton BENMLLLER NURSERY FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, NORWAY SPRUCE, SCOTCH AND ASTRACHAN PINE, Tit LAWNS 010 WHOM WS MASH A 8PIOIALTY LARGE STOCK ON HAND The aboyo ornamental trees and shrubbery will be sold at very low prices, and those wantleg any- thing in this connection will save money by purchasing here. Orders by Mail will be promptly attended to. Address, JOHN STEWART, - BenmIller. HURON AND BRUCE Loan & Investment Co'y This Company is Loaning Money or Faux Security at Lowest Rates of Interest. MORTGAGES - : - PUROHASEI SAVINGS BANK BRANCH. 3, 4 and 5 per Cent. Interest Allowed on Deposita, according toamount and tinge left. FaON-Corner of Market Square uare and North St dORACE HORTON, 5th 1881 YANAean- Clinton Post Office Time Table Mails ale due for delivery and ober( for despatch at the Clinton Post Office as follows: - atoms 1 non Hamilton, Toronto, Strat- ford, 8eaforth, Grand Trunk east and interme- diate offices Toronto,Stratford, Sea - forth, 8. and S. east Godarich Holmeeville and Grand !Trunk west Goderich, Hamilton, Toronto, London, L., H, & B. south and intermediate offices Blyth, Wingham, Kincar- dine,Luoknow, L.,H.&B north and intermediate offices British mails, Monday, Wed- nesday, Thursday Bayfield, Varna, Herbison, daily Summerhill, Tuesday and Friday, 7.00 a.m. 1.56 p.m. 1 p.m. 8,45 p.m. 4.15 p.m. a.m. p.m. 7.00 4.15 a.m. p m. 0.30 6.15 7.00 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 1.50 p. m 8 cm 8.10 a,m 10.25 p.m a.m. p.m 10.257.00 a.m. p.m 8.10 5.00 12.45p. m 6.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m Money Orders issued and Deposits received from one dollar upwards. Office hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Savings Bank and Money Order Office close at 8.80 p.m. THOMAS FAIR, Postmaster. Clinton, April 29, 1889. NDERTAkIi k The subscriber would intimate to the public generally that he has added to his business that of UNDERTAKING, And is prepared to supply all fun- eral necessaries at short notice - and in a satisfactory manner. Collins, Caskets, ShroudS, &c , CARRIED IN STOOK. He has also purchased a first -ohms Hearse, and can therefore meet all fegnirements in this line. Night calls answered at residence, Isaac Street, Clinton. JOS CHIDLEY Undertaker and dealer in Furniture, Clinton. S. WILSON, GENERAL HEALER IN TINWARE HURON STREET, CLINTON Repairing of all kinds promptly attend to rea- oneble rates. A trial solicited A COOK BOOK FREE By mall 10 any lady sending us her post off? 1 - address, Wells, Rtthardson & Ca, Minimal• >TJ4 Stray titter. damp into tuwribergpremiala, lot Sire, iir4 Loh menthe * ht YeleHelller Owner hereby netifled to prove, proper1(�y pa charges and toe.take it ewe!,., B,I.4�11M1 B18ICiE} Stay alone)§. Maitland Concession, ielod premises, tch Township, about the.5tis of U etober two Palle', and 4►. Gray Mare. Ope of the Illielis a light ((Orel with white face; the other is btao1F, The Wan ie about 9 years old. Any cue giving information that will lead Wits recovery will be suitably rewarded. THOS GINN,11enmiller P.O. Stray Steer. Came into snbaoriber'p premises. lot 41, con. 14, Hullett, on or about Sept let, a yel- low steer with white star on, forehead an large white spot on hips. The owner's here- by notified to pay ()barges prove property and take it away. S. LAUTENSLAYER, Auburn. PIGS FOR SERVIOE Chester Whitellllog for Service Subscriber Keeps for service, at his farm, lot 25, Huron Road, Godarich Township, the splendid thoro'bred hoar, Yankee Boy. He was bred by W.Eseler, Huron County, Mich., and is a No. 1 animal. Terms, $1 and no grumbling. OTTER B. WILSON. Berkshire Boar for Service. Subscriber keeps for service at his premi- ses, Bayfield Road, Goderioh Township an improved Berkshire Boar, black, with a cross of Poland China. This is a splendid animal to breed from. Terme $1, with pri- vilege of returning, if necessaryy. JOHN O. ELLIOTT. 141 Pig for Service. The undersigned keeps for service, eft hie premises. lot 12, 2nd con. of Hallett, a thorobred Chester White boar, of first-olass pedigree. Terme, $1, at time of service, with privilege of returning, if necesaary. $125 if booked, HENRY FREEMAN. Boar fol. Service. The undersigned offers for service a fine young Berkshire Boar, bred by the celebrat- ed breeder, George Green. el at time of service, with the privilege of returning if necessary. THOS, OARBERT, GrevelBoad, Hallett. 'lm Notice To Pig Breeders. I will hold for the improvement of stock the coming season, my noted Industrial prize winning Hog "Royal Tom," 1024, 0 .13 R. which I purchased last winter from Canada's leading breeders, Messrs J. G. Snell & Bro., Brampton, who, in pedigree given state was the winner of two seconds at Toronto Indus- trial fair. Terms $1 Prompt oash,withprivi- lege of returning for seven weeks from time of bringing first. Registered stook $5. I have for sale the male portion of Queen Bee's first lifter. Queen Bee won second at Toronto for sow one year and under two years Si 1890, in Berkshire plass. Special prize 05 $5 in Gold will be given for the best Litter of Grade Pigs frum Royal Tom, littered in 189e and shown at next Huron Central Fair. GEORGE HOARE, Near Clinton. TO RENT OR FOR SALE To Rent 01 for Sale Cheap. That comfortable dwelling house on Rat- tenbury St West, now occupied by Rev Mr Osborne. Apply to J. H. WORSELL, dealer in new and second -band Sewing Machines. Rouse to Rent. Splendid brick house,on Rattenbury Street, with every convenience. Rent $9 a month. MISS FORTON. • House to Rent. Comfortable house to let on Dunlop St., containing every accommodation for ordi- nary family; plenty of water. Will be rented on reasonable terms. Apply to MAHNrrlo 6c Scorn or o JOHN 0. ELLIOTT. For Sale. The cottage on Albert Street belonging to the estate of the late Thos Cooper, at present occupied by Mr Wm. Robb, containing 6 bed- rooms, double parlor, dining room, kitchen and woodshed. Hard and soft water, stable, carriage house, driving shed also the three lots adjoning will be sold on reasonable erms,apply to HRS THOS. COOPER WANTS. Wanted. -Purchasers for 150 tons No. 1 Coal. -Stove and Chesnut. Orders left at Swallow's grocery well re- ceive prompt attention. Wanted, -1000 Cords wood delivered at the Clinton Salt Works. JOHN McGARVA. FOR SALE. 1 Cooking Stove. 1 Coal Stove. J. CUNINGHAME, Clinton. Butchering - Business °..,To the Public. Subscriber having bought out the business se snccessfnlly oondnoted by Mr Couch, solicit( a continuance of the liberal patronage bestowed on his predecessor. No pains or expense wililbe spared to proonre the very beat meats, and orderly will be promptly and carefully filled. The busi- ness wit] still be conducted at the same stand an heretofore. Highest price paid for Hides, Sheep- skins, &c. JAMES A. FORD. Lobb's Starch Enamel This is an article worthy of every lady's at- tention. If you want to save time and labor, buy a baa. If you want your ironed clothes to look neat and clean and to last much longer, bay a box, on the line in spite sot rainoortfrost the clothes bot If you waht everything to look like new, snot as shirt bosoms. collars, cuffs, lace curtains', etc., buy a box. PRICE 15 CENTS. £Every Storekeeper keeps it !now, and where the merchant does not keep it we want a lively agent to repersent ne. Manufactured by W. J. LOBB, Holmeeville. The Celtral BUTCHER SHOP Snbeoribetdesires to thank the public general - at the sameptime to say the he ie now in a bet- ter position than ever to supply the wants of all. As he givca personal attention to all the details of the business customers can rely on their orders being promptly and satisfactorily filled. His motto Is "good meat et reasonable prices" Choice Sausages Poultry, &c., in season. Cash paid for Hides, Skins, &c. JOHN SCRUTON, Albert 8t., Clinton. PLAITS & BULBS Roman Hyiacentbs --- Potted. Assorted colors named, Easter Lily Bulbs. Chinese Sacred Lillies, Narcissus and Daffodils. Chinese Primroses, J. CUNINGHAME, - - CLINTON. I