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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1891-12-16, Page 1• ,te 4044441050 0.`ep Annum, oi.gton. Advance., 4. Opon $asines' s and thi$t/1060:4111814 if -0 - -0011q. i'W. BITER, Teke Wino and:Spirit Merchant, has elleeted it satisfactory settlement pith bid oreelitona and is again open for busIness. , The Ate*i composed of the finest ' goods in the world and must be sold. eensiets of all lines suitable for Medicinal and Household purposes, ated the extremely low prices are for a high-clatss quality of goode only. People who want anything in the liquor line will make a great mistake if they 'do pot come diveatt to the Clinton Llquor Store. itar• Men in the Trade, in their own interest, • should call and see me. J. W. BITER, Liquor Merchant, Albert -St., Clinton ...,•=aps.•••••casereamarowspaccissusoma,masaam Goderieh. Ex -Reeve Kelly, of Blyth, was in the circular town the past week. Mr. Fred. Platt is on a few weeks visit to his relatives. • The town council held its statu- tory meeting last evening. The Goderich high school will close on Friday. Mr. W. J. Harrison has returned home for the wiuter. A farmer on the Huron Road was plowing ou Saturday. The Goderich public echoole will close next Tuesday. M. 'Wm. Marlton has commenced his winter's business by starting the construction of two new tugs. The past week was ono of general complainiug about the bed state of the roads. The young people of Goderich had a most pleasant assembly at the Park House last week. One of our business men will shortly leave for the other side to annex somebody's daughter. The musical McGibbeny family a sior• will glee an entertainment in the Grand on Friday. , Next Tuesday evening the annual sale of periodicals and papers will take place in the Mechanics Insti- tute. At the time of writing there were rumors in the air, but no active movement regarding municipal poli. tics. The rector of St. George's and Rev, Rogers Howard hold Thursday evening service in the village of Saltford. Sara Lord Bailey, said to be an excellent elocutionist, will appear in the Greed Opera House on Christmas night. • Captain Babb was along the lake shore last week looking after and selling wreckage that had come ashore in Colborne and Ashfield.. Rev. Dr. Strongman's subject last Suhday was "The Gospel as receiv- ed by the Bereans and a cheapened Paradise." Mr. Geo, Sheppard's class in con- nection with the Mechanics Insti- tute is increasing in numbers, and those intending to join it must do so at once. • The Josie Mills Corhpany closed a week's engagement on Saturday. s, The audiences were fairly good, the pieces presented excellent, and the acting most commendable. Rev. W. A. Young, chairman of the High School Board, was away east the past week interviewing some of the applicants for the position of Science Master. A meeting of the members of St. George's will be hold at the close of the service in the school room this evening to make arrangements for the Christmas church decora- tions. Mr. M. C. Cameron last week re- signed his position as laf. P. for West Huron, hence the non-attend- ance of the election judges onaMon- day. Tho election was voided for the action of an agent, the personal charges being withdrawn. Mr. Rees Price received a tole - gram last week with information ss to his son William's ilinese, and on • the following day one stating that he was dead. The young gentle. man was 18 years old, active and of • spend constitntion. His death oc- curred at Sault Ste Marie where he • had been residing with his brother for some time, and was caused by typhoid fever. The remains %swim • brought to town, and interred in Maitland cemetery, the funeral tak- • , ing • place on Saturday from his father's tesidence, Cambria Road. -George McDonald, aged about twelve, of WdU 000ck, was shooting. When he pulled the trigger the gun • ekicked' vigorously. The reaction veas 'such that the butt of the gun .. • seee,,etrtaale1tt ne se the face, breaking his MON. • . • 4.S.DX,PANAIANX 4.44- Men. eieeetatf94"444 4V1f0.aeta4YGI wutTiAZTL.to.kwouth;rubitxboss CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONZ, WEDNESDAY', DECEMBER 16,' 1891. WIIOLE NO. 684 acing rink is to be let to the higheet bidder on Tuesafeee Mies Susie fturgeee, of Detroit, is house here visiting her parent% Mr. Wm. Johtiston who was on the sick list is able to be around. Mr. Thomson is busy repairing the dam which was brokers Ity the last freehet. The bridge its in a very unsafe et:sedition, the centre foundation being undermined. 'Mr. Simeon D.Iitidleholt and wife have returned from their honey - [noon trip and settled dowu to every- dity. life. The enterprising youth of our town have secured a Bet of boxing gloves, and "knockouts" are of fres quent occurrence. Our esteemed Reeve, Mr. Geo. Castles, though able to get about, is far from being as robust ashe was forty years ago. Mr. J. E. Swartz is going to leave our town. He has decided to locate in Wingham. Bayfield loses one of its hustlers. The "boys" are all busy practicing for the Xmas Trees. Those enter. tainnsents will be a very flood of music and song. On Saturday all the owners of (fast) 3 year olds assembled on the square and gave an exhibition of speed. The best time made was in the neighborhood of 4.16. On Wednesday Dr. Stanbury, as, sisted by Dre. Gunn and Elliott. amputated both feet of one of the unfortunate sailors who were cast on the beach three weeks ago. The patient is doing as well as can be expected. As the Schr. C. 31. Johnston,down bound, light, was running under easy canvas she collided with an un- known fore and after off Kemp's dock. No damage was done with the exception of the loss of the Johnston's head light and the kerat- in of her figurehead. The un- known craft carried no lights. Londesboroa Mr. Robt. Haggit returned from Manitoba last week. Mr. Wm. Lee has started to drive the scholars to and from school. Our school examination takes place next Tuesday ; all should be present. Mr. Thomas McDonald and his sister Flora of Porter's Hill were viaitiug hero at Mr. G-„ Newton's last week. Rev. Mr. Hamilton preached and administered the Holy Communion in the Presbyterian church on Sun- day. The following officers were elect- ed in the Sons of England Lodge at their meeting on Thursday even- ing W. Pres., Arthur Wood- man ;T:Iares., Geo, C. Thompson ; V. Pres., Geo. E. Williams ; Sec., Bond Laurason ; Treas. Geo. Snell ; Chap., Rev. J. Ferguson. Manag- ing Comtnittem-Geo. Smith, Thos. Colo, John E. Taylor, Alfred Wilkin, David Mountain, Albert Brunsdon, L G., Edmond Craw- ford ; 0. G. James Woodman, The open meeting given by the Good Tempters last week was a groat success; the hall was crowded to the door ; the programme was a good one anwas well carried out ; everybody seemed well pleased. We think the reading given by Mr A. fi. Pluminer, "How Lord Dun - dreary proposed," deserves special mention. as also the violin solos by Mr. and Miss McDonald, The chair was occupied by Mr. Goo. Williams C. T, SUPPER.-Aftor the lodge.closed last Thursday evening the S. O. E. repaired to the Temperance hall where a Sumptuous supper was pre- pared by the home.lodgo in honor of the visit of the DistricrDeputy Bro, Hurst of Stratford and the members of Clinton lodge. After the inner man was satisfied Bro. A. Woodman took the chair and toasts and songs were the order of the evening. At a late, or rather early hour, the company dispersed all declaring they had spent a good Limo. This lodge is prospering ; they added one more to thoir mem- bership roll at their last mooting and nine were advanced to the White 'Rose Degree. Leadbury. We regret to learn that Mr. John Scarlett is laid up by accident. While splitting wood last Thuzsday he had the misfortune to severely cut ono of hie feet. Dr. Bethune was called and dressed the injurod member. It will be, we hope, only a short time before Mr. Scarlett will be completely recovered. He has the good will and sympathy of tite Valls Idiege-eirMeen Varlet:Eder BlYth* Municipal 'flatlets Peens to be very quiet in this burg so far. Mr. Joseph Carter returned home from his trip to Calory on Weelnei- day last. Our town fathers held a epode' meeting in Industry hall on Tuetr day evening. Mae Deltas of Wiugham has beeu the guest of SIrs J. Einigh, of the Counnerc ial, the past week. Mrs Natiou was visiting friends in the circular town on Suuday and Monday. -Mr. Will Etnigh left this station on Saturday with several car loads of pork for the Buffalo market. Dr, Ferguaou has moved into the resideamo which he recently pur chased from councillor McNally,. Tae members of L. 0. L. 963 met in their ball on Monday even- ing for the election of officers for next year. Mr. Robert Howard having rent- ed his house acmes the river to the Wardens of Trinity church has rnov• into the house formerly occupied by Mr II. Poulton. On Wednesday evening Mrs Julian Wall, of Washiugtou, D. C. and company, is billed to give a grand concert in Industry hall. As the lady is well and favorably kuowu bete, having appeared here ou several occasions wo bespeak tor her a full house. On Moudny evening next the first of a series of lectures is to be given iu the aiethodist churoh under the auspices of the Epworth League. The lecture is to be delivered by Rev. "Mr Putter of Duugaunon. Subject "Self Culture." As the lectures are being got up for a good cause everyone should go. On Tuesday evening au auld time Scotch Social under tho aus- pleas of the Hopeful Gleaners was held in St. Ajedrew's Kitk. After the audience had done justice to crowdie, bannocke, etc., which were served iu gudo Scotch style, a good programme was given consisting of singing, readings and recitations in the Scottish dialect with excellent instrumental music all of which de- lighted the audience immensely. On Sunday Rev. Mr Ilighloy the new incumbent of Trinity church officiated for the filet time since his appointment to this parish. The Rev. gentleman preached a power- ful and oarnest discourse, of sound gospel teaching, from St. Paul's Epistle to the Hebrews chap 9 verses 24 to 28, which was closely listened to by the congregation. At the close he addressed them for a few tnotneuts as to his appointment and as to the different position ho was placed iu to when he preached to them a short time ago, and earnest- ly beseeched them in a true father- ly spirit to assist him as far as they were able to in carrying on the good work of the church, as it was an utter impossibility for • him to do it without there cooperation. He also appealed to parents to Roe that their children were regularly sent to Sunday School and also to assist them in !earplug their lessons as he considered home and the S. S. wore a.° nursery of the church. In the evening he delivered another able discourse on the second coming of Christ, basing his remarks on 14th chapter, St. John's Gospel, part 3rd verso -I will come again -which seethed to make a great impression on the congregation and will not soon be forgotten. Belga -vac. Tho I. 0. G. T. of this place will hold an entertainment in the For- ester's hall an Thursday. A num- ber of prominent 'speakers will be present and Mr, F. Metcalf of Blyth will occupy the chair. Our (own was tho scone of a pugilistic encouutor on Saturday night, between Mack from Blyth and another good fellow of Bel -1 grave. It is said that Mack was knocked out the first round. The Trinity Church Sunday School will hold their annual Christmas Tree and entertainment in the Foreater's hall on Christmas eve. The young people of the above chnrch are noted for their good entertainments so that a splendid time may be expected. Mr, John Coultes paid a visit to Guelph last week. Mr. E. Livingston unloaded a new carriage for his saw mill last week. Belgrave still takes the lead as a grain market. Farmers have come through Blyth with their grain and say that Belgrave is the best market in Huron. -Rev. Mr. Torrance, of gorrie, and Rev. J. L. Kerr, of Brussels, have been to London for medical wingham. Ledge of the Knighte of Pythias Council met at Holruoville on has lately been organ 'zed iu town. Duo. 7th, puretsaut to adjournment, Weare glad to see Jetts De, jerc. members all preeent. Moved by Deeata, M. P., has recovered /row Jansen: Connolly, seconded by Small. the routes of his brokou leg and is Sturdy-, Out John Beacons be ap- able once more to (Weed to hie pro- pointed clerk iu the absence of Jas. fessional dutiee. Patton, who ie unable to attend 4 grand entertainment wilt take through sickness, -carried. The plane here on the'22ud inst in con- minutes t'of lest meeting were read rection with the Presbyterian and passed. The report of the chair Sabbath entices!. Tne young people man of the board of health was are now in training and a good read wed approved by Council. programme and enjoyable titue are The followiag parties were refund. expected. ed $1 each dog tax, they having is been wrongly assessed: Jghn Magee, The Wingbanl grain market now the best in this dietrict. Wm. Otter Wilson, Thomas McKee, Pat - Burkholder, tho representative of rick Cronyn, Coaser Perdue, It. L. Procter' Mrs. Sowerby. John Heti Coffee & Co., of Toronto, is het.° buying for shipment by the C.P.R. to bo notified to move hie fence off 'We see teams here that bave passed highway accordiug to last survey. all the neighboriug towns eech The follawing aecounts wore paid, Teesweter, Wroxeter, Ceortie, Blyth viz: Electiou tanks, $7.41 ; Goods, druggist, Goderich, etc. The farmers at leugill are be medicine for the late Mrs Bray, 81.35 ; aeleoting jet. - ginning to realize the advantage ona$10 ; school which Wiughatu possesses in her returns to Co. Supt. 82 ; Registry uffico for search, 75c: two great competing railroad. Mrs. afeltrae, indigent, $15 ; Wm. McCabe, one year's board off Wm. Dunn, indigeut, $,55 ; John Porter, gravel $7 68 Robe Johnston, gravel $2.70 ; Samuel Rathwell, 810 ; An- drew Drysdale, gravel, 819.86 Wtn. McCabe, gravel, $4.20 ; \Vm March, grave', $36.06 ; Mrs. Ross, • 6..avel, 86-18 ; James Elliott, $7.32; P. Cronyu, gravel, $21.34 ; Wm. Crooks'gravel, $12.36 ; Thus. Put- ter, $14,46 ; Fletcher McCartney, 810.38 ; James Connolly, $7.32.; Thee. Tiohbourne, $11,86 ; Samuel Waltere, $1308 ; Wm. Baker, $]2.- 54 ; James McDonald, $18,90 '• Jus. Manniug, $4 50 ; John Weir, $25.- 98 ; Wm. Wise, 817.82 ; \Vm. Curry, $7.50 : Henry Hibbs, $15.- 72 ; Ru'oert Draper, 83 ; Jas. Alex- ander, $4.20 ; Robt. Pearson, Stall • ley 'fp., 86.48, The council ad journed to meet again ou December lath of bee present year. JAMES PATTON, per JOIIN 13e.tuctet Clerk, pro'tem. Colborne. Mr. J. Kerr arrived home from Manitoba a short time lino. A fife and drum band has been organized at Manchester, under the Sunnnerbill. auspices of L. 0. L. 932. Goderich Townshith SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT, --011 Friday afternoon about four o'clock, Stauley tarmacs:1, aged eleven 3 ears, son of Mr. Mr. James Watson, formerly of Hullett, and well kuown in Cliutou, wont out to skate on the mill pond in Lower Wing• ham. Beim, naturellj a venture sonic lad lie had skated within about six feet of the open water when the ice gave way and he went to the bottom. Nu person saw the accident but during the afternoon the opening in the ico was noticed by some bop. Stanley \Vatson was not missed uutil after night when the alarm was raised the hole in the ice discovered, and the sad truth suspected. Nothing could be done until morning when a boat was procured, the river dragged aud the body found a short distance be- low the original opening in the ice. The boy had made a desperate effort to save his life. The ico had been broken n all directions by his terrible but futile efforts. The poor distracted father and mother have the sympathy of the entire community. Tho standing of the pupil's in the public :school hero for November is its follows :- Sr 4 :-Geo. W. Hill, Sera Nes- bitt. Jr 4 :-Lewis Tebbutt, Ewily Jordan, WM. E. Miller. Sr 3 :-M inn ie Thompson, Ethel- bert McIlveen, Rosie Wright. Jr 3e -Wm. Mair, Mabel Bing- ham, Ethel Jordan. Sr 2ad :-Mabel Sheppard, Jitn- nibo Eva Johnston. Jr 2nd, :-Mabel Huch, Margaret Murphy, Stewart Hill. II Part: - Oliver Mcllveen, Blanche McIlveen, Wm. Jordan. I Part :-Earnest Grainger, Jane Wright, Norman Ball. The annual examination of the public school here will be held ou Monday the 21st inst commencing at 10 o'clock a. m, A number of teachers are expected to assist in the examining. At the conclusion a programme of recitations &c. will be given by tho pupils. A cordial invitation is hereby ,given to alt the ratepayere and their families and all others interested to turn out en masse on this occasion and by their presence give encouragement to teacher and pupils, There will also be a Christmas tree laden with prizes. Tho grangers held their annual meeting at Mr. Wm. H. Ball's on Wednesday evening the 9th inst. After the business was over they with a large number of invited friends sat down to au oyeter sup- per. There was a magnificent spread of all imaginable dainties for which those present ehowed their appreciation in the usual manner, and Mrs Ball performed the 'duties of hostess in such a pleasing manner as to make all fool at home and thoroughly enjoy themselves, Exeter. At the annual meeting of L. 0, L. No. 924, Exeter, the following officers were elected for the current year :-W. M. Bro. H. Lambroke; W. D. M. Bro. E. Gill ; Chap., Bro. John Speakman ; '11.eas., Bro. John White; Rem Sec. Bro. L. H. Dick- son ; Fin. Sec., Bro. J. Ferguson ; D. of C. and L.' Bro. Dew. Com- mittee, Bros. James Willie, John Priecator, E. Sanders, E. Snell and J. Gillespie. The District meeting will be held in Exeter oa the first Tuesday in February, Broa, Lam. brooke and Gill attended a special meeting of the County Lodge at Clinton last Wednesday, being dale. gates from the Exeter lodge. -.Tenses Silcox, an old resident of Woodstock, bas been committed The Orangemen have their *sheds completed on the corner at Sehool No. ‚8. The hall will be moved down in a few days. It has been arranged to have a Christmas tree at Zion church on Christmas eve for the Sabbath school. A good programme will be presented, consistiug of • readings, recitations, dialogues, speeches, sing- ing by the Zion choir, music by the mouth organ baud, etc. A small fee will be charged. Come one, come all. A good time guaranteed. Enniskillen L. 0. L. 153 met on Friday evening, Dec. 10th, with 24 members present. One candidate was initiated into the mysteries of the Order. The business of the lodge being gone through, the W.M. declared all the offices vacant. Then the election of officers took place, resulting as follows :-Bros. Andrew Millian, W.M.; Henry S. Fisher, D. AL; Wm. Millie's, Chaplain; R. H. Mew, R.S.; Thomas Millian, F.S.; John McLarty, Treasurer; Edward Millian, D.C.; William Stevenson`, Lecturer; G. Currey, S. Allin, W. J. Hamilton, William Fowler, P. Fisher, Constnitteensete Jtornesvfle. The trustees Of the Methodifst church are getting the building re- paired goneiderably, and no doubt it will present a pleasing appearance more in harmony with thes beauties of christianity when finished. Nile. Mise Proudfoot, of Godetich, is visiting at the Nile. Mr. Thomas llilluck from God- erich township was at tho Nilo last week. James Bogie, Jr., is workiug at. the church sheds,e There aro pleuty of inspectors watchiug the work. Mr. and Mrs. Fear, from Brussels, are v 'siting their sou Re e. E. A. Fear. Mr. Fear sr., occupied the pulpit of the Nile Methodist church Suuday mousing. Tho young people had their annual hop at, Mr. W, McKnight'e last Thursday eight. There seem to be quite a number yet who believe there is no hartn iu the d time. sMessrs. R. McIevaiu and Sensual Sheppard were in Goderiels on Sat- urday buyiug nrize books for dis- tributien at the annual Suuday school Christmas: tree. Mr. Joseph McCanu;of Colborne, was married on NVednesday of last week to M is Fielder, uf Ashfield. We wish them all the compliments of the season. Mr. James Martin, wins has been with Mr. Dodd for the summer, Ilea returned to Goderich for the wiuter months. Mr. Dodd has turned out quite a number of pumps and has a good number on hand ready to supply all who may need a firet class article. The annual moutiog of Nilo L, 0. L. No. 1052, was held on Monday Dec 7th when the election and in. stallation of officers for the onsuine year wan ss follows :-W. M,, T. J. Polley ; la M., R. J. Kirk; Chap., R. Morrow ; Rec-Sec., A. P. Shep- pard ; Fin•Sec , J. G. McQuaid ; Tress , R. Mcllwain ; D. of la, D. alcilwain; Lect., W. Mei! waiu ; Com., H. Finnigan, J. A. Elliott, Chas. .Elliott, John MoNiven jr,, John Roid. For the purpose of sustaining interest and furnishing entertainment for the lodge during the current year two sides were chosen which are to provide a pre,' gramme for each alternate meeting night. In And About The County. W. H. Millman, Woodstock, has shipped apples- to England this sew. son, that cost hies to lay down in Liverpool about $126,000. -The county council of Lambe ton passed a resolution deprecating any movement in favor of annexe, tion. -The by-law granting a bonus of $2,000 to F. Foster dr Co., shoe manufacturers to start a factory in Now Hamburg was carried by a vote of 155 to 9. --Mrs. Janet Anderson Scott, one of the early pioneers of South Easthope and relict of the tat Dan - can Scott, passed away to her rest on Wednesday evening last in her 89th year, at the residence of her son, Peter Scott, Tavistock. . -Ono day last week the body of Henry Ritz was found in a field be- reore is to be a ball in the town longing to Me. Seaglo, near Mitchell. b hall on Friday evening. He missed his way on Friday even. - As Mr. and Mra. Cook and a lady ing, and after walking around fell from Bayfield were driving to church down in the centre of the field, on Sunday last tbe bridle bit gave where his body was found the next way and the colt ran off throwing all day. He had been the worse of occupants out and bruising and ,liquor and was found on Friday mangling them very much. Mrs. evening by two of his neighbors on Cook had her wrist broken, nose broken, and shoulder put out of the edge of the sidewalk with a jug joint. The others received several by his side. They took the jog injuries also. from him and started him L. 0. 0. L. 189 met on Monday even- thinking he would get there all ing District Master George Hanley right. It ithe ol in the chair. The foltowing officers s d story, died by were appointed for the ensuing year: exposure and strong drink. W. AL, A. Cantelon; D. M., F. Mc- --Justice Meredith of Toronto has Cartney; Chap., A. Halstead; Rec granted an injunction restraining Sec., W. J. Lobb; Fin. Sec., Jas Michael Sanford from interfering Laithwaite; Treasurer, Robt. in anyway with or selling the farm Dir. of Car., Jno. Woods ; Sect., W. J. or its products which Mrs. Agnes% Currie; Committeemen, II. Sweet, Jas. Elliott, S. Emmerson, A. Currie, Sanford owns in Howick townabip. Wm. Crooks. After the business This couple hats a curious matri- was finished a hearty and enjoyable menial history. They were ntarrie time was spent and refreshments ed in 1863, and after three years of partaken of. A full attendance is peaceful married life Mrs. Sanford requested of all the brethren at next meeting 2nd Monday in January. developed a taste for attending is Mr. Editor, regarding the matter sewing circle in connection with a of Thos. Bretton bringing a turkey church, which was distasteful to to this place on Thanksgiving day, I Mr. Sanford. Upon the under. wish to make a few remarks in standing that his wife should re - answer to "Com." I got the history main at home and quit the sewing of it for a fact and when sent to press circle Mr. Sanford deeded her ono did not wish to hurt any persons feelings, only as a joke as many ane of his farms. This produced a reign other joke passes through the press. of harmony that lasted until "Com." states that I said opposite September 1890 when differences the 13.0. This was not so -I said "at arose again and Mrs. Sanford left an adjaoent house," which means her husband's house. Then he tried "near by," and no particular house to get back his farm but was "in-. was mentioned. If "Com." denies bringing such into the village at juwted" this morning. . Mr. M. that time, I will certainly give way, Sanford is a very wealthy man and but if not it will remain practically_ owns valuable farms in Howick ts ftJOb -You, Ni: , es. a •