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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1893-04-26, Page 4P`hi : ? i 't i t n.,18 4.. FINE ORDERED CLQTEHNG .)LU flop )rtatiuua direct froiu England have now arrived and we arerea'jy for spring (►rtlel's. We have a magnificent range of West of E 1 taunt Suit.ings, Seitch Tweeds and Irish Ser;,res, Fine Worsted Coatings iu a variety of sour; and latest designs, which will be sohl to 111y customers as cheap on credit as any tailoring establish- ment can sell for cash. Having no rents or cutters to pay, and paying spot cash for ley gools, I and enabled to announce that ley prices will defy competition. As a cutter of Fashionable and Complete Ftting Clothing. I claim to be in the front rank. Our Stock of Ready iVEade Clothing, Hats, Caps and Gent's Furnishings is full anti complete. On and after the 1st April I open a Cutting School, When I Will teach the ''Kennedy Outliner," the best systole that has ever been invented in this Dominion. For fn Ow particulars and terms address THOS. JACKSON, II I1N ON1, ;Ijew lavecti.semegt,5 tint; par. Hats—Jackson Bros. Millinery—Beesley, & Co. Bons Suits—Jackson Bros. \\a11 Paper—Cooper & Cu. A Little Money—Robins Bros. Hill's Feed Store—.I. W. 11 ill. Choice Prints—Gilroy & Wiseman. The Worlds hair --toter Orcau, Chicago, 111. Me Huron News -Record $1.50 a four—$1.25 in Advance +G' i±,44107.i111e,.Y, :41)1'I1 26t11. 1893. L0:I1li'sb01.4). Mr. R. Ad nut•, , f the "Etnporutn,"took a uncloses trop ou L.nd•ou last week. A totio i bale of Frio Stook uud iwplc- .ec:a o.. the tarot of It.e dud t1rt4hunl, 11Ih ,�.,., 11 oleic, td .I:,y. Mr. J..n,us Hill has purchased a p toy fruot John lit unedou. Jim can driyt, when he hoes north after this Mr. G. b'. E ners.,r., of Clint m, tear in the vulakx In.;t 1'h lrrdry, Mr. and Mrs W. T. whitely, drove to nu•.lop last Sunday, to see Mrs. Quaid, Alr. W's sinter, who IF very ill. Mar Aldie Crisp epsnt Sunday home. liters Was a gou.t a Wilda/WO `te S. 0, E. L..Igo 1tat iday night. There was a debate ; the subject was, Resolved, that iron tr store ueefui than wood, U. Lsurnson took ths rot, utttive, eupp..r;ed by J. E. Taylor uud Jonrph itierrir, Aid the ueg.tive was taken by Bern I1bll, eupp .rte(i by Gen. C. 'i•huuipsou and A. Iiruusdou At the close of the debate the judger decid- ed in favor ut the negative. '1'haru will bea inuok trial ut the next meeting. ISruestflel4f. The annual 8priug chow of ataliiune and bull's uudtr the auepiies ut the Smil Huron Agricultural suoicty, wart held ou the .5'..oiety'a grounds at Brucetield on Fr•duy week. The day was tine but coli. There was quite a l.trge crowd of people iu the village. Following is the competitive re- sult:- Imported Heavy Draught.-- 'Iged,-tat and diploma :or best horse of any age In tha class, Innis t nor- -tou'n Stud llaok Chief ; 2nd, Crory a Geiger's Craig Ronald, ; 3rd, (J. E. \Iaa:rn's Cmmrur>, Ptiuco. 1 brew years old. -lab, James McFarlane's B,(IboF.tie Stamp; :led, Jatnas Le,per'sI{uwarden; 3rd, ai,non Mc- Kenzie's Iiennitwon h• Two year old.-Idt Lonald McKienon's Young ltakotficld. Agricultural or Cantdien Diaeghr.-Aged, ort, Juhu Lapier'e partook Lad ; 2nd, John Staphonsou',. Reuben Nilson. Three your nbta.-lac uud dipl„m. for beat hor..0 of any age inclava.-Ge•rge 1',t\ for (Gulf Stream; god 11. M. ltoaa's 'Tlmmae Bryar, General Purpose. -Aged, -1st John E,t: hen Saottle. Carriage. -Aged, -tat and diploma for boot horse any ata iu the olass.-4lenziue and Fisher's Brown Ruokur; led, Janes Barry, 0,ld Leaf;' 8rd, IVm, Thirsk, Young Yukon. Three year old. -1st, Robert tir,ek, Salut 1,iu. '1 wo ye,ua old. -1st, Wm, 1iuLteu- bury, aegulator. Roadster.-- tged,-tat and diploma for bent hnreo n1 auy ego 10 c1,»,.-- Peter McGregor, St. Blaze , 2nd, .L,hu Beacom, ouabbard ; 3rd, George whiteiv, Maitland 'Throe year olds.—Int Abraham Urrr h, Carlmunt•; 11d, Ku be:t Adumx, D,ndoliou. Two year uid.e,- W Dither ty, Carte t u. Blood... --lett, Jewel Merry, Edinburg, Coach. -let, W. Seillinglaw, A'Limie; 2n0, Jacob Druxer, Morning Star. Bulls. -Aged Durham.- W. 3. Biggins, General Booth ; 2ao, Rob rt Charters J, Sane, Knighr of Huron. Two year old.- 1. t and diploma for beet Many x140 in clava, --D. D. Wilson, Prime Minister ;2nd, \Villiatn Chapman, Dun tamper, Uno year old, -lot, Neurit Brothers, Lord Lossie 5th; 2nd, David Milne, Lord Are ; 3r I, R. Charters 01 tions, r'ride of Gieueee. I'allodAigds.-Alex t't.ler Il eta, Fei,f.,x Jaraey.- lr. McIntosh, V. a., Brue Siteppalreiton. The heaviest wind storm toms known in this section prevailed all day 'I'huredat, scattering fences in every dfreeti'•n, uoro, f• line many buns wad wreaking ou;-building,. 'The driving and implo,oneut house of ?lr. Joseph Tigers was uoulplutely wrecked by. by Tnursd .yer stege. Toe basil of 5;r. littler, (Mayor t.f God erich) was blown ..if the foundation and badly damaged. Mise Brune Pell ,w is hnnte ag tin from Brantford, where she h.od tree epeudiug the winter. Alr. \Vet, (;rah ain s il,1 n hnrse la,t, week to Air. Barry, of Iteu.all, for a gond figure. Mrs (3aurgo Tom low, who was very sick last;week with 1• fl onnlatiou,is we are glad to sie.ar r.lcovering as rapidly ae can be txpeut- ed. Wein Graham hoe the mnteri'll on the ground for a large franie barn. He expeote _seen, ail -rostra - 1 , a oriav evening on her way hone, from London, where she had been visiting ger 8iater. , Tee Rov. Mr. Itedgero, of Dlogannon, preached the anneal educational sermon here en Smithy. A collection was token up iu behalf of the fend. Mr. Aurther B emett is very sick at pro - sent with cengestinn of the braiu As he is nver eighty yearn of age there fa but little hrpea of his reontery. Int.11igence was received on Saturday of the death of Mr. Sanderson, of Riohmond Hill, Ont., aged 76 years. The gentleman was well and favorably know here, where he had many friends. We Hee by lent week's 1.810 that row neighbor, at the Nile, has taken a poetical turn of mind. The verses are very nice and would lead us to believe that a "jog ours" would be of no use there. S1ita1. t1!'1.11111. The wind storm of Thursday, the 20 b inst., did considerable damage in this vicin- ity. It unroofed a shed for \1r. VW:n, \Valleee, and ruler n e'•tile on Mr. Robert. Miller's fans in (:oilerieh lowcehip, recently rented by Mi. \V,0. 1.1,1 y. From a great many biros the e',inpl-e flew 1 ke au affrighted covey of partil•ige, and strong buildings swayed and t -collided with :h, force of the gale. In the Yullinye of th'• storm c rel 1 be hoard the crash t f ratline trees in the adjacent woods, thus u•neing groat loss to the farmers nt'h•l t' he 'irate •viten forests .ill til t Mr. J. W. Hill'a etraw r .. ..rs built ell a platform about eight for t t igh, woe caught up, record half around and lauded right aide up in the yard below. Fences, patented and unpatented, picket or rail, are everywhere to be seen levelled with the ground. '1 he f.rmere u ill have plenty f work f .r their spare momenta for sone •iine 'o c one, heridea the expense for new ma;'erial of a great many eases. Mr Geo, hill has soli a line young mare at a good figure. He purchased the animal about a mouth ago• Da it more tirrtea, (1 eolge. Porter's Hill Last week Miss Nellie McDonald re. turned from a six weeks visit to friends in Merriton, ilamilton and Toronto. • Miss Annie McPhail, who has been visiting at Mr. 'I'urnbull's, McKillop, returned home on Saturday. On 'Tuesday the first trotting race on the new driving park tools place be- tween hall Rutiedge's mare Sardine and Samuel McLean's Tontine Maid, best two in three to harness, half mile heats. At 4 o'clock p. m. the starting judge, .lames Morgan, called the horses out As they drove past the grand stand they were a pretty sight to behold. Each horse was groomed and fitted for the lace of its life, Mr. Rutledge dressed in red, white and blue. Mr. McLean in yel- low and black. Both drivers looked well. After a few false starts they were sent away on even terms. Tontine Maid at once shot to the front and held the lead home. crossing the wire a length in front of Sardine. In the. second heat they were sent away with Sardine in front which place she held until they turned on the home stretch, then Mr. McLean let Pontine Maid out a link or two, corning under the wire a ne.'k in front of Sardine. Time, 1:20, 1:18. In the (laden r tit annexation n xation organ of the 130, the Bayfield correspondent mentions a wood sawing bee which took pace in Mr Bawden's bush, opposite hall Ifntledge's, in which the scribe says that the wonld•be champions, ,John Blair and John Elliott., ware away be- hind the Blair brothers, of Bayfield, for speed. Now, the report that appeared in Tee NEN.,-HEC )l.l) was that Blair and Elli •11 were open to engage with any pair in the township. but to oblige the scribe or the Blair brothers, Blair and Elliott are prepared to match with them for any sun they like. The scribe had better put up or shut up. Nearly all the material is nn the ground for the building of a new Orange Hall on William Currie's farm on the 7th con. The Orange brethren expect to have the hall completed in ,June and purpose having a grand concert in the hall on the night of July 1st. A good many here have joined the order lately rind quite a number have signified their intention to join. Let the good work go nn George Sturdy, of the 7th con., has a ewe that gave birth to four lamhs aril at the present time all are alive and doing well. One evening lately a young man by the nacre of ilamrnie. who lives west of the village, hitched his horse to his new road cart and driving east through the village palled for his chum, more fami- liarly known as hig Pete. They then started for the Huron Road,each to see his best girl, flammie saying that he wished to hear his girl mad "Mrs. Bean's Courtship," as the young lady was billed to read it before the Royal Tempters of Temperance at` IIolmesvill0 the following evening. Well done,• .Jimmie and Pete.ears. (3,y.L'"t)ft1i.e t*nstrlestruetive viind'storrti ever known in this place passed oyer here on Wednesday night and all Thurs, day. hundreds of rode of {tenses were blown down, roofs taken off and trees uprooted, The names of those that received the most damage from the storm are William Cox, barn roof taken off ; Alexander Cox, out, kitchen and two, d shed blown down; Brown Mar• quis, driving shed roof taken off ; John Gardiner, driving shed blown down ; John 'I': Elliott, part barn roof taken off; C. W. Potter, blacksmith shop badly damaged. S. Proudfoot returned from London on Mondry, in which city he has heen working for six weeks. Mr. Proudfoot Ings that London is a fine city, but of all the cities in Ontario, Hamilton is his favorite. 1114 Co.qnui1)11at/t)t l*ams, April 21at,1893, ecetroing to nettue. Members a,tl irrwcatAt. llttnutua t4 prevluas meeting read nadaigned. Teuders fir bnildiag a bridge, Itttewn es J)irlsd•tle'B Bridge, were opened and read. \\'rn. Linnet wart given Ure uinn ,tut, lob ten 1e, being tee l.'veet. '1'h. ', in,1i1 11,ru adj wooed to meet 8M lin ,.0 M..y'25t) n at •t ten.. -lock x, m.-•-(1 J .,3nw'attl', i p, C.1 k f Siautt-y. • G i)iticrie 11. Regular meeting of Public) School Board next Monday. The 'Sons (il Scotland adjourned to McCormick's hotel kat evening for Supper, Mrs. Coleman, of Seaforth, was visit• ing her parents at the American Con- sulate this week, Capt. A. M. McGregor was in town a few days the past week. Mr, ltobt, Baird, of Kincardine, was in (loderioh last week. Mr. A, II. Manning, of Clinton, was in the circular town on Saturday. Mr, A. Roe, of Winghaul, was in the county town ou Friday. Mr. W. Drew, of Exeter, was in God- erich on Thursday. Dr. Shaw, of Clinton, was in the cir- cular town on Friday. Mr W Mil f F 1 1 reticle last Friday. Mr. B. V. Elliott, of Exeter, was in town last week. Mr. J. (I. Broadfoot, of Seaforth, was in Goderich on' Thursday. Mr. R. [I. Collins, of Exeter, was in town last week. The Court of Chancery sitting for the county was held last week, two cases only corning befbro it. 1Ira. A. Beek and children, of I3uffalo, hive been visiting relatives in Selito'd and Colborne the past week. It is ruuti rt d that our young towns- man, Mr. Alvan Seuget, wi.l, during the present summer, hold Sunday service in St. Stephen's, Goderich township. The dredge No. 9 started dredging last week. The two new tugs will receive their baptism in a few days. The tug Sect Gull has been having new machinery placed in her. The schooner' Ontario has sailed north in charge of her new owner', Capt. Spence, of Big Pike Bay. The machinery for the new tugs reachedGoderich on Monday evening. Milne o tie , ,visited God - The sailing fish plaits made their first lift om Monday. There snits a general erecting of the 'ty ChnrG1noun's 0uild in St. George's school roots on Monday evening. Messrs. Crossley and hunter will 101(10ss a:gatthering iu the North Street, Metli elist Church this evening. Mr. ' James Vivian, after a long and painful illness; departed this life on Friday morning. On Sunday the fur. oral took place from his late residence to Maitland cemetery, Messrs. Law. erence, 1). C. McKay, Dunlop, hale, Vanatter and 1I. Armstrong being the pall bearers. '1110 funeral'd'was con. ducted by the Royal '1'ernplars of 'Tema perance, over sixty of the members marching in the procession, which number was greatly augmented at the cemetery by a large number of the lady members who had preceded the funeral cortege to the city of the dead. After Rev.:Mar•h: Turnbull had read the church ritual at the grave, the funeral cere- mony of the l'emplars was read by Inspector Tom and Mr. A. Davidson, all the members ,joining in the singing. In addition to the'I'emplars 01'fenlper. once there were a large . number of friends and acquaintances present at the house and the grave. On Sunday morning lluron Lodge No. 62, I. O. 0. F. celebrated the annis v.'rsary of the order by attending the North Street .Methodist Church. As usual the Oddtellows turned mkt pretty strong, sixty members forming Ole line of march. The front Beats of Elle tens tral rows were reserved for the visitors, and just in front was a large assortment of choice flowers, an innovation much to be admired. Rev. Mr. Howell con• ducted the service most acceptably, the prayers ate: readir.g being appropriate, and the sermon a mastery ( fieri Dur- ing the morning the choir rendered choice sele.•tions which included some nicely rendered solos. Returning to the lodge room a committee was ap. pointed to tender Huron's thanks to Rev. Mr. iIowell, the choir and the church officers. Just before adjourn, went a brother rose and intimated that a mother, who with her own hands kept four children, was ill and needed help, and although the good woman was in no wise connected with the order, the hat was passed round and gathered over nine dollars for the weary one. The storm king who ruled supreme on Thtiischty disi>layed his power hero with it vengeance. During the early morn he shook many weakly buildings, but with the tithle:trance of daylight all kinds h'ennble l ( at his fury, .Ind trees, fencer;, barns and sheds were felled in every direction. The two heavy chimneys on the cast, reel of the town hall were Mown down, and fall- ing through the roof roused eonsidee- athle destruction in their descent. The round bous' roof at the G, T. R. wits partly flown in ; the old der•t'ick at, the Huron, Road R. It. oros.sirlg, known as theXimiskillen, was levelled with the ground ; the barn just over the 11. R. track, owned try baggage master Beatty, was shattered, it bovine *that, was sheltered therein csco11ring mlil•ac•n- lously; the 0a8tern painted Wrndow- of St, 0eerg('sWaISalut(St destroyed,r,;c1 • the edifice recei\-l\`(1 considerable other damage. Several trees were uprooted, and hundreds of branches lopped off by the cutting easterly blast. Sins galore disappeared, one block having every one levelled with the roof. Awnings wcre:°l)adly damaged, 501110 five or six being ertt!rely destroyed, and double that, number very 111(11 injured. Windows came in for a large share of patronage, several hundreds being shattered in town and neighbor- hood-. As might be expected, however, fences suffered most, the town contri- buting its share, but along the Hay- field road there was scarcely at farm fence that was not wholly or partly laid low, the rails in some instances being carried several rods away. Clod - (oriels and vicinity hays not. had such blow for many years, and as one God- ill;ly.t11, Itev. T. hi. Higley was vi sting the Fgreat .Otty and elsewhere for several days last week. The box soli 0 held in the Methodist ehurc{r on \Veticesdey evening last proved a suceess financially and other. wise. One of the worst wind and rain stories for in my years passed over this burg anti vicinity during Wednesday rind Thursday of last week, doing considers able damn ;to, to buildings and tenses in thio pilule, In the surrounding country a good deal of bush was uprooted byaidea uuroofing barns, r10., which is grieving some 01 our farmers terribly. They wontbe able to get a bigger price for their wood next wiuter. Two of our aged citizens, Mr. \Vm. Sims, sr., and Mrs. John Nil,li)rd, sr., were called away somewhat suddenly to join the silent majority. The luneral of the late Wtn. Situs, sr., took place on Monday lilt. ruoou from lira residence of his sou and proceeded to the Union cemetery for interment, followed by a large number of vehicles and sorrowing friends. The bereaved ones have the svulpathy of the entire community. On 'Tuesday afternoon the funeral of the Tate Mrs. W illford took place Dorn her son's residence and proceeded to the 8lethudist church where the usual burial service was held after which the remains were taken to the Union church for interment. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the whose community. 31r. Will Shone is hav;ng his residence on Diu,ley street renovated with a fresh coat of paint. Will Power and Will Young,of the hub, were in t.,wa on Monday. Rev. 31r. (.'lui,ty officiated both morn- ing and evening in the methodist church on Sunday last, preaching excellent discourses to good congl egutions. Jt. F'[[olrnestend, of Seaforth,wea in town on Monday. 'The regular sitting of the 12th Div!ss inn Court was held on Jlonilay in Indus- try ball, His honor Judge Doyle presid• 111 g. Regular meeting of the the 1. 0. F. was held in hall on Monday evening. members of temperance Un Tuesday evening the members of the C. 0. F. met in their hall, when the otlicers for the next six months were Cl( cted. Mr. Will Creighton has been lying seriously ill for several days with pleurisy and lute trouble. \Ve are glad to hear that he is improving. 0Viil',.vllatnl. T. E. ('oruyn was ill Saturday. 1, H. Patton, town last week. The Whyte Bros. are conducting re- vival meetings in the Baptist church heirs, and are meeting with great success. The firemen are making prepara- tions for at grand r•elc'bratien hero on 241 II May. ft is likely there will be lacrosse and football oInteltes during the clay. .A concert will be given in the town hall in the evening. Alias Houghton, organist of St. Paul's church, is preparing the programme now. There are going to lie it number of tricycles used in town this Summnet'. Agencies have been established for the " Iirantfirt'd," "Raleigh," and the "Comet." Some of the ladies are talk- ing of getting wheels. A great deal of astonishment was ex- pressed at the action of the license eonnuis,ioner., in cult ing c)fr Uitlsley's hotel. Me. Uinsley is the oldest, 1,'1, 1 - keeper in \Viughant, and has always kept it house that Was it credit to tale town. We Might •1150 add that Mr, 1)iusley has been a life long ('umservat- tive, and on several occasion's ha, stated that, he would sooner lose his license than Support the government of Hon. Oliver Mowatt. There ie an- other hotel in town t0 which a license was granted for faithful services in the past. Brussels en of Toronto, teas in The worst, wind storm which has ever passed over took pince on Thurs- day last. The wind done a great amount of damage to the different churches. The two large chimneys were both blown orf the Congrega- tional church. One of the spires was blown off the Presbyterian church and one orf the Baptist. The church which suffered the 1,4)51 was the Roman Catholic. The largo steeple was'c•oln- pletely destroyed as also was one of the spires. One of the gables of the public school was blown in about ten o'clock, while school was going on. The children were badly seared, but no one Was hurt. Atabu rn. We regret to chronicle the d • atla of Mr. William Millian's eldest daughter. She had been a great sufferer for nearly two years, when death kindly removed the hopelessly afflicted one, iter par- ents have the sympathy of a very large circle of acquaintances. Mrs. David Wilson, of Colborne, is very ill. Turner is reported to be the cause of her trouble. Drs. McLachlin and Young are in attendence. James Yates is the_ guest of D. E. Munro. Mrs. Hayden is visiting friends in the vicinity o1' Auburn. .Joseph Jarvis visited James Carter. Miss Sowler, of Westfield, has started a class in Auburn to learn painting. 'filetsy •tihrt, t4{ Ez ter sive Print Purchase made last week of sonie 300pieces Choices 32in, East VoieredJiue. Cambrice Prints. 11Tany of these aro the Finest Wool Define Patterns and of the most Ex.. quisite Patterns and Colof Ings. We offer t bes best goods, worth from 124e, to 15c. per yard for only 11c. p€=r yard. This is the greatest Prim opportunity that the people have had for years. 25 pieces Fast Cohred Ginghams, regular 10e. goodsfor only 5c. 1 O 0 pieces beautiful Heavy Flannelette worth from 8c. to 10c. per yard, only 5c. These goods and -prices should interest every shrewd buyer in the County. GILROY & WISEMAN. MILLINERY OPENING. Our Alllliuery Opening twill ha 011 SATURDAY, APRIL 1st. We cx• rect (o he able to show the finest geode lit French, L''uglish and American Sty''t's ever brongltt to Clinton, [f you went a Stylish 11.•t or Monnet at a rtnsonat,le price, conga and see otrr stork. 31iss Datil can suit you every time, she understtudls the business thoroughly and heads the lint for Clil,lou. MANTLES. Sets our stock of Sj'riug 31ra, (lee, G. man-made, the hest 0ttiuer gouda ir the world. DRESS GOODS. \Ve have this year went into the Drell, floods mush store extensively and have a flue aasortmeet of all kinds and styles; don't buy uu'il you see ours. STAPLES. APLES. Tu Staples we are fully assorted, everything regained for a first class business. GENT'S FURNISHINGS. lints, Cups, Shirts, Collars, Cuing, Tien, handkerchiefs, (a very larg( stock of lt+ady 3Lide Clothing), Cloths, Suitin;s, Tweeds, Overcoatings, full stock, Choice Goods. Tailoring done Jn first clans style and a tit guaranteed eve.'ry time. All Cloths and Tweeds bought from us will be cut free of charge DRESS and. MANTLE MAKING. This department is in charge of Miss Shipley, who never fails to give a good fit and satisfaction in every respect. Lower prices than usually charged by others OOTS and SHOES. • Full lines in all Ole different makes. Remember we sell Boots and Shoes cheaper than any one else in the trade. DON'T,FURGE'1" J'IIF_4. CARPETS. S. Carpets, Curtains, Tlouse Furnishings &c. We have so many lines and such a large stock that we can't have space to more than say a few words about each department, but tOtsk you to come and see the goods and judge for yourselves. N. B. --We want it distinctly understood that we will not allow anyone in the trade to undersell us; we shall.adhere strictly to this, no natter whether they sell on credit or for cash. 6 PEII CENT OFF FUR CASII. Respectfully yours, PLHMSTEEL GIBBINGS. Clinton, Marcor 22nd, 1893. BICYCLE FOR SALE. An F•ngliehSafe' y Wheel, nearly new, will he sold very cheap, Apply at this office.. 754.11 'FARM FOR SALE. Tho undersigned offers for sale that desirable form, being 1,1 87, cn the 14th con. or Goderich township, containing 80 acres, more or less, with frame dwell- ing. and haat with stone foundation, note occupied by Sir. Jos. lzzard. Possession given 1st October next. Fur all particulars apply to J. H. CO116E, 1 JOS. ROWELL, f i•xecutora. 755.1f late 10. PHILIPS. HILL'S FEED STORE, HURON STREET, CLINTON. The Best Early Seed Potatoes; and all kind, of first-class Clover, Timothy, Field and Garden Seeds, Fleur and Feed of all kinds. Closest living prices for cash. SALT in stock and for sale. 'TEAS of the choicest varieties and blends. Excellent value. J. W. HILL, Huron St., Clinton HOUSE TO RENT. BULL. FOR SERVICE. The undersigoed has for service on Lot No.. 26, con. 8, Township of Hallett, a Thorough Bred Durham Bull. Firtit class pedigree. Terms :-$1 at time of service, with privilege of returning ; or $1.50 in- surance. 751.1m. BEN. CHURCIHILL. MANITOBA EXCURSIONS COMMENCE FEB. 28th. THROUGH COUPON TlCKETS issued from Clinton rind Baggage Checked through to all points. Close connections and best accom- modations are offered by this route. FOR ALL INFORIIATION APPLY TO W ;,e,. , JACKSON, TOWN AGENT, G. T. R. RE -r YOU GOING TO MANITOBA This spring our Fortner friend ? GOING TO MONTREAL This spring our Business friend ? GOING TO CHICAGO 'Phis summer our Tourist friend? '^ GOING TO THE OLD LAND t Our salt water friend ! That drair,ble hoose and lot on Victoria street, GOING TO MACKINAW orc,pled by .1. L. Doherty. .R•ssesnion May let. Stable reserved. Apply to Our fresh water friend! LACE K NNED1', Then don't take Second Class accommodation when ` JN r,il- ^;dlr.011aten. you.can travel on the • Mrs. A. Mc `c"lie, of Blyth, was visits S. week. (Corrsctedotery Tuesday afternoon.) Mrs. Aa14with, sr., is very low at press CLINTON. ing friends in this vicinity the past MARKET' REPORTS. For the cornu stoney. eat wall heart trouble. 0 63 to 0 66 TICKET AND TELEGRAPH AGENT. We are pleased to bear that Master 0 60 to 0 63 — (Terbe !Towson is improving from a very . 0 35 to 0 40 Fall Wheat Spring Wheat... . Barley Oats.. Peas A. T. COOPER, Clinton severe attack of bronchitis. Rev. R. (Henderson and Rev. F. Swann exchanged pulpits last Sabbath. The storm in this vicinity on Thurs, day was the severest that has visited us for the past twenty years. It played havoc with the bush and barna. One man estimates that he has enough bush blown down to make 1,000 cords of good. Fhe barns of Jas. Winmill, Robert Mutch anti Mr. Youngblutwere unroofed with the wind. erich townshitr farmer remarked "We S. E. Cultic( took a business trip to couldn't affor to have thein often." 'Toronto last week. .... 0 30 to 0 31 055 to 0 57 Apples, (winter) per bag0 40 to 0 50 Potatoes, per hush ... 0 40 to 0 50 .. 0 16 to 0 18 012to014 ... 600to600 300 to 400 ...... 0 00 to 0 00 018 to 000 Butter Eggs, per dor Y Cord wood Beef Wool —Tile price of potatoes is taking a drop. TENDERS WANTED. Sealed Tenders, mnrke•'. "Tenders for Bridge," will be received by the undersigned till April 20th,for the construction rat a Iltidg o on the second concession, known as"Dlndale a Ilridgr," Plan and aperiacntions may be; seen at my hoose, Lot 13, Oen. 8. Stanley Township. JOHN KETCH EN, Councillor. 702-81. COTTAGE TO RENT. Tho cottage and premises of Mrs. A. Dhdsworth on Isaac street Clinton, consisting of a comfortable Pottage with kitchen anti woodshed, hard and soft water, 11 acre of land with quantity of fruit trees, currant hushes, grape tines, tee. --Terme east. Apply to MANNING k SCOTT, Clinton, 764 tf to