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CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY. JTJ'N E 7, 1893
WHOLE NO. 160
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Q 'you And l it def cult to pro.
01re a uice
warmer Shirt
for your 'boy I say be-
tween the ages of 9 and
15 or 16, most of the store
shirts being out of all pro-
portion to the size of neck.
We have made up a stock
of boys
meg lige Shirts
in a nic Ceylon Cloth
selling at75c, and 85c.
JBEN'S }IEtLIEIE
SJ1I}ITS
STARCHED COLLARS
and CUFFS,
SOFT FRONTS,
all selling, for this season
at 1.00, 1,25, 1.50
and $2,00.
aclioll Bros
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MIEN'S and BOY'S OUTFITTERS.
Town ToPleS•
1VIIi. LESLIE OUItztELL, of Goderich,
was in Clinton Monday.
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L
LIEUT. LC. AYLMH)o, Brigade
Major, of London, was in town yester-
day on official business.
Mo. HORACE FOSTER preached ii
Rattenbury street Methodist church
last Sunday morning and Mt. W. R.
Lough in the evening.
THE COUNTY COUNCIL met at God-
erich yesterday. Reeve McMurchie
and Deputy -Reeve Kennedy are in
attendance from Clinton.H
HIGVIEwVISITORs.—Miss Acheson,
of Goderich, and Mr. J. Grigg and Dr.
Beldon, of Seaforth, were guests at the
residence of Mr. Thos. Jackson, sr.,
Highview, hast Sunday.
THE CIEMETRY.—Mr. Churchill has
built his share of fence on the west
side of the cemetery, and the town is
erecting a front fence. A small entre-
ance gate is beingplaced at the front
west corner.
To BRANTFORD.—The Masonic Order
had a grand gathering at Brantford
last Thursday. The occasion was the
opening and dedication by Grand
Master Gibson of one of the fittest halls
in Ontario in the interior arrangements.
R. W. Bro. Rev. John Fairlie, of Clin-
ton, was present.
BRING YOUR WOOL TO CLINTON.—
The new woollen still store, next THE
News -RECORD office, is now in full
blast and considerable wool'has already
been brought. The iiuchiuet'y has
arrived and is well in position. The
price of wool ranges from 17c. to 20c.
per lb.
THE LATE MISS GAULEY.—Matilda
May, daughter of Mr. W. Gauley, died
on May 26th, aged 17 years and 6
months. The young lady had been
ailing fpr some months from lung
tronbleaud the death call was expected.
The deceased was a pronrisin g young
woman, a member of the Methodist
church and Sunday School. The fun-
eral on the 28th was unusually large,
testifying to the popularity of the de-
ceased while in life. The family have
the sympathy of the whole connuun-
ity.
OUR. DEFENDERS.—On Monday
evening No. 4 company assembled
on the school grounds for the first
drill of the season. There was a
good turndut and great interest
manifested by the 'nen. Lieut.
Rance was the intructor. To -morrow
evening the company will again as-
semble, the order being squad drill
without arms.
Tomes
Toes
MORE Hoces.—On Monday Messrs.
Andrews and Fitzsirnons shipped a
splendid lot of hogs.
MR. ED. TWITCHELL is home from
the City of the Straits. He is a harness=
maker by trade and learned his chosen
calling .in Clinton, and likes his new
home.
WARM WEATHER.—The warm wee-
, thee has come at last. Friday, Satur-
day, Sunday and Monday were very
seasonable. The rains of the past
week have been warm and vegetation
has advanced rapidly.
ABOUT WELL WATER.—A local
reader of Tue NEWS -RECORD has re-
solved to become a poet and sends the
following:—
Lifo is real, life is enrneal.
But it might be more sublime,
If n roan were not kept busy
Dodging microbes all the time.
THEY HAVE LEFT.—A couple of dis-
reputablefemale characters found their
way. from Goderich to Clinton recently
and carried on their soul destroyingffi
and hades calling here. When su-
cient evidence had been collated to
convict, the human wretches were
pleased to purify the atmostphere by
leaving for pastures new. It is said
they left for Stratford or Berlin.
"How BRETHERN LOVE EACH
OTHER." ---The Petrolia Topic remarks :
—"„Che Clinton papers have been in-
dulging in some choice language of late
but Editor Todd of THE NEWS -RECORD
has the hest of it so far. Notwith-
standing the fact that, Mr. Holmes of
the New Era makes great pretensions,
be 'is withal one of the most unprin-
cipled men in debate in all Canada."
ACTING ADJUTANT.—Capt. Combe
has been appointed acting adjutant of
the 33rd Battalion. He has ordered
the necessary paraphernalia for a
mounted .officer and will assume duty
June 20th. It is his intention to dualr-
fy,after camp. No. 4 Company will be
under command of Lieut. Rance, a
qualified school officer. Acting Cap-
tain Rance will he ably assisted by
Lieut. M. McTaggart.
4, Wa.KE
aur Holmesvihe
pondenta4 Let
kind friends.
Town Topics.
Vp.---What has
and
us hear from you
In and *bout Iluron County.
become
of --The old £.rains church on the 7th
Colborne oorcea• line, Morris, has been pulled down.
S6HOOL REPORT. --In reply to "A
Citizen" who asked the same question
about a month ago, we beg to say
we have not received the report of
Division I you now mention. Your'
next complaint will find a place in
the columns of THE NEWS RECOUP.
MILITIA CHANGES.—The militia gen
eral orders issued on Saturday contain-
ed the following: 33rd Huron Battalion.
—No. 3 company, Seaforth—To be 2nd
lieutenants, provisionally: John Greig,
in succession to Lieutenant A. Wilson,
promoted, and Sergeant Robert Scar-
lett to complete establishment. No.
7 compauy, Porter's Hill—To be
second lieutenant, provisionally.: John
Beacom, vice E. G. Courtice, resigned.
EXECUTIVE, MEETING.—Ata meet-
ing of the Executive Committee
of the Clinton Bicycle Club held
last Thursday evening, it gats • de,cided
to make a determined effort towards
securing a suitable track on which the
riders could better enjoy the popular
amusement of cycling. A great many
of our citizens could stroll over to the
Agricultural Park on a summer even-
ing to see the boys try their skill and
strength, but are now barred from
this amusement owing, to the track
being so very rough. the intention is
to spend as many days as money will
allow in grading and levelling the
track, which can be put in good shape
if our citizens are in any way liberal
when the subscription list is presented
for their support.
IT PAYS.—Scott and Bowne, the
M}oprietors of Scott's Emulsion of Cod
tver Oil, are now located in a magni-
ficent building of their own in New
,'S'ork. Among other wise sayings the
firm thus refers to newspaper advertis-
ing:—"Yon are, no doubt, well aware
that we believe in advertising. While
we naturally think that our great
success would not have been possible
unless Scott's Ernulsion possessed
superior merit, we do not under-estim-
". ate the value of advertising, and we
would suggest to every business man
in advertising he finds the -best and
quickest way to public favor."
"A drop of ink
May make a million think"
when sin attractive advertisement js
laced in the columns of THE NEws-
lldoiUi. It pays to advertise in a
neeValfapper so extensively read as THE
NEWS-RRI1.COitt).
LOCAL LEGISLATURE.
The town council met last Monday
evening. There were present—Reeve
McMurchie in the chair, deputy Ken-
nedy, and,couucillors Searle Plummier,
Jones, Overburry, McMurray, Arm-
strong and Taylor.
The Street Committee reported that
all work authorized at, the May sleet-
ing had been completed, except gravel-
ling main roads, which will be cout-
lueuced this week. 1,390 feet two-inch
pine lumber had been purchased.
Committee recommended and were
authorized to grade Whitehead street
from Maple to Jas. Fair's new residence
and a 30 inch sidewalk built, and an
extension of the two foot walk from
Mrs. McBrien's to Albert street. On
south side of Rattenbury street from
Gibbings to Dinsley street. Extension
of present walk from Robert Biggart's
gate to Victoria street. On south side
of Huron from Erie street west, a
39 inch sidewalk, to John Schnyder's
gate. Extension of present gravel
walk on north side of Huron street
from present terminus to Rowell's
house. Expenditure to date, $816.
Chairman Armstrong presented Fin-
ance report recommending payment
of street, park, cemetery, charity,
property, printing and incidental ac-
counts to amount of $892.95, less $18
freight refund—adopted. Receipts—
hall $27 ; scales, $33.95.
The Property Committee, W. Jones,
chairman, recommended that the north
attd east parts of the fence on the
square be removed and the ground
levelled and the lumber piled near hook
.and badder shed, and that a closet be
built in the rear of the market building:
The two clauses were adopted and on
motion the council decided to build a
brick closet in rear of fire hall with
inside and outside entrance ; the
dimensions, &e., to be yet decided up-
on. The remaining clause of the
report, recommending that scales he
placed at the G. T. 14., for weighing
cattle, &c„ was referred hack to as-
certain the probable cost of land,
placing scales, &c.
A BRITISHER SPEAKS.—As a rule
when talking on politics and trade
questions, a certain element in the
Dominion assert that the British or
European people have a very poor
opinion of this fair Dominion ; in fact
that there is no respect at all shown to
this country. Last week THE NEWS -
RECORD was much pleased to meet
personally an Englishman who is in-
specting for himself all the good and
"bad" advantages and "drawbacks" of
the Province of Ontario and probably
Huron County in particular. probably
refer
to Mr. William Nethersole, of Kent
county, England. He has not coupe
out -to this country as the special or
paid agent of speculators, but he comes
as the direct representative of the
Farmer's Club, at the Central Cham-
bers of Agriculture, London, Eng. Mr.
Nethersole was accompanied by Me.
McNaughton, of Daly .L Co., Guelph,
who are endeavoring to encourage
farmers with means from Britain. Mr.
Nethersole informed Tite• NEws-l3,r-
CORD that there are many farmers in
Britain, whom he represents, with a
capital of from £1,000 to £1,500 at their
command. in time they will become
impoverished in Britain. They desire
to ascertain from one of themselves
what future use can be made of this
money in fanning lands in Ontario.
Mr. I. Rattenhury drove the gentle-
men to several points of interest in this
locality, among them Elmhurst farts,
owned by Mr. W. J. Biggins. Mr.
Nethersole requested THE NENvs-
RECORD to say, and he emphasized the
words, that this was one of the
grandest and most promising countries
under the sun ; that he would go back
to Britain and tell his fellow farmers
that Ontario was the place to locate.
Such a visit cannot fail to strengthen
the ties between Britain and Canada.
And it can hardly fail in ultimately
bringing to this country a monied and
desirable class of farmer emigration.
A gentleman who carne out with Mr.
Nethersole has since bought a farm.
fl
Councillor Searle proved that $GO be
set aside for the Street Committee to
fray for pruning, removing trees, &c.,
but there being no seconder the motion
could not be put.
Mr. Manning, M:iple street, inter-
viewed the Council and asked for an
outlet to drain his property. The only
action was the appointing of W. J.
Paisley town engineer.
Council then adjourned.
—The young ladies of Exeter have
formed an athletic club of some 16
members.
—The Huron -Fall aasizes will com-
mence at Goderich on Monday the 25th
of September.
—Preparations are being made to
hold a maneter celebration in Bayfield
on Dominion Day.
—Rev. Jolla Mulholland, of Mad -
villa, Pa., is home on a visit to his
parents in Brussela
—Rev. Mr. McDonald, of Bayfield
road church, occupied the Methodist
pulpit, Varna, last Sundry.
—John Spackman and wife, of
Exeter, have moved to Grand Bend
where they will spend the summer.
—John McDonald, of Walton, had
the misfortune to break his collar bone,
by falling off a load of lumber a t'ew
days ago.
--Rev. G. F. Salton, of Brussels, has
received an invitation from the Central
Methodist church, Stratford, to become
the pastor of their church.
—It is expected that St. Paul's
church congregation, Wingham, will
purchase a pipe organ and have it for
use at the opening of the new church.
—Tire body of Miss Sheppard, who
was drowned at Caorpbellford,'Monday
of. last week, was' found Thursday after-
noon about three miles below the town.
—Miss Lizzie Churchill, daughter of
George Churchill,'I'urnburry, and Mr.
Wm. Mills were married at Stratford.
on the 21th of May, by the Rev. J. B
Wal win.
—J. McAllister, of near Hills Green,
has purchased a fine building lot from
Mr. William Welsh, of Hensall, awl
intends erecting a fine brick residence
on the same.
—Rev. T. W. Cosens, of Bel wood,
has been appointed pastor of the Walton
circuit Methodist churches. He is one
of the roost promising young ministers
in the conference.
—Maicohn McNaughton, of Varna,
had the misfortune to lose a very
valuable colt last week. Mr. Mc-
Naughton refused a handsome price
for it some time ago.
TWO SHORT BUT POINTED LETTERS.
We are constantly in receipt of encouraging lettere
and assured of faithful and continued support. The
two following letters vary eo materially that we give
them —
Judge'e Chambers,
Ooderioh, Ont., Canada. Juno 6th, 1898.
The Manager NEws-Recoao, Clinton, Ont.
DEAR Stn...
,Enoloeed I send yon 52 25 In full of
my account to date for the paper. Please discontinue
it and oblige, Tours, dm.,
B. L. DOYLE,
Notwithstanding the feet that we have added fully
ten subscribers for every one we have lost, the follow
log is the general line adopted by old enbsoribers:
Goderleh, June 5th, 1808.
blit. A. M. TODD, Clinton.
Dsun Sin,—Enclosed you will and 51.26, for which
I wish ThE News-ithoonD renewed to May, 189t.
Kindly send me a receipt and oblige yours truly,
JASiES COLWELL.
In and about Unroll County.
—R. G. Vincent, of Brussels, is now
the happy possessor of a patent for a
spring bed.
—John Allin,of Lucknow, was mar-
ried to Mrs. B. Allis. of Ashfield, on
Thursday, 1Sth inst.
In anti' About Iluron County
---,The Commercial hotel, Teeswater,
bas changed bands, Mr. Zinger having
sold out to Mr. J. H. Brick, of Bay
City, Mioh., a former resident of Tees -
water. The new landlord took pos-
session last Thursday.
—Rev. J. W. Hodgins, rector of St.
Thomas' church, lies been appointed to
attend the Grand Lodge meeting of
the Grand Chapter R. A. Masons, to
be held at Ottawa in July, as a delegate
from Malloch Chapter, Soaforth.—
Seaforth Sun.
—The barn of Mr. ' John Pinkney,
Brant, which was put up but a short time
ago was burned last week, together with
6 head of cattle, 20 tons of hay and a
quantity of implements. It is not very
clear how the fire occurred. The in•
sut'ance, we understand, was $1100.
—Last week while Mr.Bruoe and son
of West Wawanosh were drawing hay
the horses got frightened and ran away,
throwing Mr. Bruce out. He was
.severely injured and was picked up
unconscious. The last report says he
was doing as well as could be expected.
—A man in Wingham kept Sunday
last in a very unbecoming manner ; in
fact we don't know but what he is
liable on a charge of desecrating the
Sabbath. There is not the slightest
excuse for any man pepering the walls
of a house on the Lord's day.—Advance.
—Ort Monday, 29th inst., John
Melvin, who was probably the oldest
man in the county of Bruce died
at the residence of his son William, at
the age of 91 years and some months
He was until a few days before his
death remarkably active and attended
church the last Sunday but one of bis
career on earth.
—While Mr. Nixon Sturdy, Clerk of
Goderich Township, was in Goderich
the other day thieves entered his resi-
dence and stole a quantity of clothing
and other articles. Mr. Sturdy in,
formed Constable Gundry of the fact
and he traced two men to Kincardine,
wlio answered the discription given.
They were brought to Goderich with
the clothes and other articles in their
possession. They gave their names as
Lewis Bernique and William Welsh,
and were committed for trial.
--Messrs Mason of Brucefield and
Ben Allan of Goderich purchased a
handsome team of Brown carriage
horses from Messrs Snell Sr White,
Exeter, on Saturday week.
—At the Presbytery of Maitland
in Witrgitam on Tuesday, Rev. II.
11IcQuarrie's resignation was accepted.
An adjourned meeting of Presbytery
will be held in Lucknow on Monday,
12th June, at 1 p. m.
—John Fletcher, aged 17 years and
whose parents reside in Kinloss, near
Holyrood, was aspyhiated at the Grand
Pacific hotel in Winnipeg on Thursday
evening, having fallen asleep with the
gas in his room turned on.
—J. H. McRoberts, Biddulph, has
purchased some 50 fine steers north of
Exeter for his stock farm.
—W.C.Searle, ofaClinton, spent a few
days with friends in Kennyville re-
cently and pruned their orchards for
thein.
—Rev.H. J. Ware,who was drowned
at Lindsay on Thursday, May 19,was at
one time pastor of Wingham Baptiat.
church.
—Miss Mary McLean, daughter of
Rev. Mr. McKean Blyth, was thrown
from her eaddlit horse last week and
was seriously hurt.
—Miss Nellie McPherson, of Green-
way, arrived home from Edy'e Mills,
last week. She has been absent from
home since last Christmas.
--Doc. Warwick, veterinary sur.
goon, Brussels, dehorned 9 cows and
about 20 head of young cattle for
James Martin, 4th con. Morris, a few
days ago.
—John Redmond, of Seattle Wash.
Territory, and James Redmond, of
North Dakota, are visiting their
mother, Mrs. A. Redmond, Hensall,
and other friends in Ontario.
—A terrible triple murder ie [reported at
Clarenooville, Quebec, a father, mother and
daughter named Edy being killed, and an
attempt made to burn the hodiee, There is
no clue to the murderer. The victims have
relatives in Toronto.
.—G, A. Deadman, of Brussels, ship-
ped a Jersey cow to Mr. W. Ralph, of
Markham, the other day. She was a
splendid animal and gave 9,000 pounds
of milk in one year. The price received
for her was $100.
—Mr. Geo. Creasman, who drove a
milk waggon for Mr. Wenger, Ayton,
was killed while at work one day last
week. The team ran away upsetting
the rig and throwing Mr. Creasman
out, killing him.
Slleppartlhon•
Several of our people attended the
services at St. George's oburoh, (lode. •
ricb, on Sunday. The sermon was for
the numbers of the A. O. U. W., by the
Rev. Turnbull, who is also 8 member of
the order.
Mr. E. Maw, our village blacksmith, .
treated himself to a new buggy last
week, made by Mr. Ingles, of Wingham.
Dan McLaern, of Saltford, and his
gang of men were out and got Mr.
Butler's barn back on its foundation
again. Any person wanting a barn
moved we would advise them to get
Dan as he is a hustler.
Misses Mary and Lizzie. Foster are
visiting friends near Kincardine.
Miss Minnie Simpson returned last
week from Olean, N. Y. Her sister,
Mrs. J. M. Chapman, and children camp .
back with her to remain through the
summer season.
Mr Ellis, of Buffalo, N. Y., was visit-
ing his sister, Mrs. Duncan Mc1t e, last
week.
—Mrs. John Ingram, one of the
oldest settlers of Huron County passed
peacefully away Wednesday last at the
ripe old age of 96 years, 1 month and
eleven days. Scarcely six weeks ago
the deceased, together with her child-
ren, grand children and great grand
children united in celebrating the 96th
anniversary of her birthday, at the
occasion of which she appeared to be
enjoying the usual good health, and
entertained her guests by relating re-
miniscense of her early life.
—Mrs. Jas. Donnelly, of West
Wawanosh, died on Sunday May 28th,
at the early age of 24 years. She
leaves a husband and little daughter
two years of age, who have the sym-
pathy of the whole community in„their
sad bereavement.
—Mr. Robert Sanders, of Exeter, re-
ceived serious injury while attending
the Toronto races last week by the
grand stand falling down. A number
had their lege and arms broken but
Mr. Sanders escaped with a few bruises,
which compel hint to carry a cane.
—The Conference committee ap-
pointed to investigate the charges made
against Rev. D. Ryan, with reference
to his having contracted debts which he
was not able to meet, recommended
that he be suspended from the ministry
for nine months. The recommenda-
tion was adopted,
--Mrs. Jane Willis, relict of the late
James Willis, Exeter, died on Tuesday
at the advanced age of 90 years. De-
ceased was a native of Ireland and
came to this country with her husband
in 1332 and located on lot 20, London
road survey, Usborne. They were the
first settlers between the point where
the London Road left the township of
London and its point of function with
the Huron Road where Clinton now
stands. She leaves to mourn her de.
mise 4 sons and; 2 daughters. The
funeral took place to Exeter cemetery
on Thursday last.
—Exeter ladies have always been
noted for their extreme modesty, but a
Hensall girl wbo was in town recently
put them all in the shade. She wanted
to buy a Leghorn hat, but not wishing
to use so vulgar an expression, she asked
for a "Limbliorn bat.” The clerks
were all stuck, and thought that some
new line of hate bad been brought out
and they had failed to get it. The boss
was called and being a very modest
man he at once caught on, produced
the Leghorn and made the sale. Not
seeing any of tno clerks when he got
through, he instituted a search and
found them in the trimming room,
where they had retired and duly faint.
ed.—Exeter rinses.
Goderich Township.
A letter from Fenton, Mich., to (he Brits -
seta Post says : "You know we have Rev,
W . T. Cluff, formerly of Brussels, here.
Everyone just loves him and Mrs. Cluff
shares in the same feeling. The congrega-
tion has RI own so rapidly they are building
art elegant new church and will also erect a
fine parsonage next year."
NEWS NOTES.
—A Scotch newspaper publishes
births, marriages, and deaths under the
heading "Yell, Bells and Knells."
—Two boys, Herbert lleinke and
Louis Armitage, of Berlin, for dis•
figuring plate glues windows, had to
pay 860 between them fur their fun.
—Lightning sot fire to 1,(pefl bales of
cotton stored in a ailed at Wile t, N. Y.,
Wednesday and it was nerd~ all de•
stroyed.
—At Sarnia Thursday the London
conference passed emphatic resolutions
condemning the Sunday opening of
the Chicago World's fair.
--At a Conservative couvention for
West Durham held at Bowmanville
Wednesday, John Davey,,, of Clark
township, was nominated to contest
that riding for the Ontario Legislature.
_-The Chatham Medical Association
have resolved that it is not good medi•
cal ethics, and is unbecoming in any
of itstnembers to allow their ratnes to be
used in any cases they treat.
—It frequently happens that the
lilac bloom is all faded by Queen's
birthday, but this year it was only in
bud. This shows how ueuselly late
the season is this year.
—On Monday of last week in Lon-
don Police Magistrate Parke gave his
decision in the liquor cases, to the
effect that solar time must govern. The
decision gives nearly a half hour
longer during which bars may be kept
open at night.
Porter's Hill.
On Saturday Stewart McDougall, of the
out line, bought of John W. McDonald, of
the 6th con., a very fine driving horse of the
Tontine breed. Mr. McDougall intend@
to have it trained and fitted for the
farmer's trotting race at the Northwes'ern
Exhibition to be held at Goderich in
September.
On Monday Charles McPhail delivered at
Clinton to Steve Andrews, of Goderich, 10
head of Western steers, for which he re•
eeived 4} cents per pound, live weight. Mr.
McPhail imported them from Manitoba,
N. W. T., last fall, since then they have
been stall fed, and judging from the amount
of hay and grain they have consumed we
presume the cattle are very fat.
On Sabbath evening owing to the absence
of Mr. Gilpin. who was away attending
conference at Owen Sound, Mr. Allen, of
Colborne township, preached in Bethel
Methodist church. Mr. Allen is a forcible
and eloquent speaker, and was listened to by
a largo conkregatioa with close attention.
We would like to 'hear Mr. Allen again.
Mr. Jenkins, cf Colborne Township, paid
a transient visit to friends on the 6th con.,
this week.
We understand that a gentleman, living
in Goderich Township, was on the war path
lately looking for the scalp of the Porter's
Hill oorrespondent. We would advise our
friend to wait for a risk, for you can't tell
where lightning will strike.
Mise Maggie McPhail, of the cut line, is
on the sick list this week, suffering from the
effects of la grippe.
Miss Loniee Sterling, of Butternut Row,
Colborne Township, is visiting at 'Phomas
13arrieon'e, of the 4th eon., this week.
Mies Grace Allen, of Dunlop, is visiting
at John Gardiner', of the cut line, this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. William Sterling, of the 6th
eon., are away from home this week visiting
Mr. Black of Paisley, County of Bruce.
—Alex. McEwen, of Mount Forest,
who was a barber by occupation, while
attending to a customer on Tuesday,
suddenly fell to the floor and expired
in a minute. McEwen had boon
troubled with heart disease for some
time. and this was the immediate cause
of his death. Ho was held in tho
highest esteem by the entire com•
munitty and leaves a wife and large
family, who have the sincere sympathy
of all.
—The Breitha.upt Leather Company
of Listowel will rebuild their tannery
on condition of the town granting
them exemption of taxes for ten years
and giving them free water and fire
protection. It is expected that the
Council will accede to their request.
—After the recent fire at Lis-
towel the Breithaupt Leather Co.,
whose tannery was burned, pre•
sented the members of the fire com-
pany with a purse of 830, also a free --
breakfast at the Queen's as a slight
recognition of,the excellent work done
by them at the fire.
—Mr. Joseph D. Shoemaker, who
is exactly ninety three and a half years
old was in town today—as he is a1 -
most every Saturday—walking around
as eprigbtly as a man of sixty. The
singular feature is that ho has a brothel .
who ie ninety-two and a half years old,
and another who is ninety,nll living
near Berlin. — Berlin
—A young man stepped up to the
stamp wicket of the post office• iR
Wingham and told the young lady in
charge that ho wanted a 41 worth
of stamps—four times' as mare twos as
ones and the balance ill threo:a.
Any scholar who has got ahead of his
or her lessons may spend a little time
in getting the answer.
—The man who observed that "the
Dirge rivers generally happened to run
close to large cities" has now discover•
ed that men who do the largr'Pt amount
of business generally happen to , have
the largest advertisements in the paper.
Some merchants try circular's, signs,
etc., etc., but the best advertisement
in the world is the newspaper ; this
has been conceded by the most success-
ful business men of the age.
—The hoopskit•t which was so confi•
dently predicted early in the spring
has failed to materialize, and the com-
motion caused by the announcement
of its triumphant return is gradually
subsiding. According to local fashion
authorities there is not much pro-
bability that this unbecoming device
will appear at an early day, if at ail,
and masculine as well as feminine
minds that have been wrought up on
the subject may be at rest.
—Mr. Joshua Challenger, living
near Atwood, met with a bad accident
on the 23rd of May. He was busy
hewing timber for somo repair's to his
barna when his axe glanced and naught
him on the instep. His foot was
nearly Revered in tsvo, and before
proper assistance could be obtained he
had well nigh bled to death, At
present he is in a very low state, but
strong hopes aro hold of his ability to •
pull through.