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the best goods• that
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low figures should
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IVIEIS'S and BOY'S OUTFITTERS.
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Town Tonics.
LODGE of INSTRUCTION.—It is expect-
' ed that there will be a Masonic Lodge
of Instruction in the lodge of No.
Clinton, in the near future.
RETURNED.—Mr. Thos. Fair, our
popular postmaster, returned from
Detroit last week, and feels much bene-
fit from the. trip.
RETURNED HOME SICK.—We regret
to learn of the illness of Rebecca, eldest
daughter of Mr. Thos. Elliott, Goderieh
township. She returned from Dakota
recently.
GONE TO INGERSOLL.—Owing to the
foundry being closed down Mr. Geo.
Baird has accepted a situation at Inger-
soll and is now working there. He will
be missed in Masonic circles Parti-
cularly.
A NEW REGISTER STAMP.—The post
office department announces the issue
of a new eight -cent registration letter
stamp. Formerly the public went to
the stamp wicket with a three cent
stamp and buying a five cent one made
the eight cent stamp necessary. Ffve
cent stamps Cannot be purchased, and
those registering, letters will require
to purchase the eight cent stamp issued
for • that purpose.
DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT.—
. Her many friends in Clinton and niegh-
borhood were greatly surprised to learn
of the death of Mrs.J ohn Elliott at Gran -
din, North Dakota, on Tuesday of last
week. The remains passed through
• ..Clinton to Goderich on Saturday, where
the interment took place. A number
of old acquaintances were at the station
here. Fever, we believe was the cause
of death. The deceased was a Baugh-
, ter of Mr. Edward McLean, of Goder-
ich township, and well-known to many
of ourreaders. Mr. Elliott and five chil-
dren have the sympathy of a very
large circle of friends.
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.
Sparrow, relict of the late Richard
Sparrow, died Last Saturday at her
home in Stanley, aged 80 years. Mr.
Sparrow has been deceased about 35
years. In 1840, fifty-three years ago,
the late Mrs. Sparrow emigrated from
Ireland with her parents and resided at
or near Montreal for two years. In
12 she married Richard Sparrow and
the Couple settled on the farmpwhere
She breathed her last. At that time
the Whole of this section was of course
a dense wilderness. To Mr. and Mis,
' •Sparrow three children were born, one
soft being deceased. Mrs. Joseph
' i Foster and Mr. John Sparrow, Bauggh-
ter ani. sen, survive. The latter resides
on the old homestead, Parr Line. The
late'Mese Sparrow was one of the good
'utile'tChristinnlresbyteriatis,everknown
as.h •pious,. Godly and noble woman.
The remains of the dead ioneer were
teliderly laid to rest in Bayfield Road
c:em'etery lest Monday. Ilev. Mr. Mc-
Donald afliciating.
CLINTON. IJUR,QN COUNTY, OFT„ W, ,DNESSDA Cr. isovEiviBEm9 189 ' 3 ' �' PTCI. ' a
Town Topics.
BEAT KEt•Rhas returne'Qd froen Mani-
toba and looks splendid.
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MR. JAs. ELtIorr, of Goderieh, was
a Clinton visitor last r.riday.
•
MIss MINNIE COOPER, of Brussels,
was -in town last week the guest of her
mother.
MR.- WM. SMITHSON will this week
remove his tools to his private work-
shop.
To ST. THOMAS.—Mr-. C. E. Willson,
of the woollen mule store, was a St.
Thomas visitor last week.
MR. B. C. COLE and wife returned
home last week from their visit to
Ypsilanti and Detroit. Mr. Cole also
took in Dakota and Chicago.
MR JAMES FAIR, JR., returned from
Detroit last Wednesday, where he took
part in the funeral obsequies of the late
Dr. Campbell.
THE SEAFORTH SUN SAYS : Mr.Wun.
M. Gray, of this town, addressed the
congregation of the Ontario Street
Methodist Church on the subject of
missions Sunday last in Clinton.
OUTSIDE MI ssION WORK.—Rev. Mr
Stewart„of town, preached on Sunday
evening week -in Seaforth, and Egmond-
ville in the afternoon and Dr. McDon-
ald, of Seaforth, occupied Rev. Mr.
Stewart's pulpit here.
MRs. S. G. PLUMMER, town, returned
last Thurseay from her northern visit.
While away the lady, was the guest of
her sister, Mrs, Harrison, of Caledon,
and her. daughter, Mrs. Booth, of
Orangeville.
SERVICE IN THE TOWN HALL.—The
Ontario Street Methodist Church is
now being thoroughly renovated and
the interior considerably improved. In
consequence the usual' morning and
evening services, next Sunday, will
take place in the town hall. The S. S.
scholar s and teachers will hold forth in
the same quarters as formerly.
MONEY MAKERS.—Mr. W. J.Paisley
likes a good horse and generally mana-
ges to have one. He has a colt just
now that is likely to prove a'recor•d-
breaker. The animal is well bred. Al-
though the question has been put to
Mr. Paisley, he has not decided to ac-
cept three and a quarter for the colt.
These well bred colts with proper hand-
ling are money makers. •
ToWn1ToptcS.
MR. F. SwIeTBANlc, formerly of t'he
Palace, is visiting in town,
GLAD 1E,1RT8,—The` little folks of
the Baptist Church are preparing for a
grand Christmas tree entertainment.
NEw $i .-•-Mr.. Walter Coats' of the
restaurant, has just had painted a
handsome new sign. All it requires is
hanging up.
GENERAL SYMPATHY.—On all hands
much sympathy is expressed for Mrs.
(Dr.sdand trying bereavemen.land son ttheir very
a
NEW ENGINE. -Mr. John Bean is
trenching out. He is adding steam to
his Workshop and the hum of
industry will soon be heard on Fred-
erick street.
•
REV. B. B. KEEFER, a prominent
temperance advocate, well known to
many of our readers as an active work-
er during the Scott Act campaigns, was
in Clinton last week.
SHOULD :BE CAREFUL. -The other.
day we noticed a number of young lads
skating on Fair's pond. Out of
curiosity we tested the thickness of
the ice. A quarter of an inch would be
about the thickness of the genuine ice.
This led us to believe that the boys
should he very careful. A "rough -and
tumble” and the weight on so thin a
surface would not be safe. More severe
frosts since has no doubt increased the
thickness, but particularly while the
ice is so thin a reasonable caution
should be more preferable than run the
risk of possible death. Be very care-
ful, boys.
SHOULD SUCCEED. — A creamery
should prove a success in Clinton.
During the past week steps have been
taken in the direction of organization.
Messrs. J. Steep, A. Couch, W. Weir,
John Ransford, Mayor McTaggart aid
others, we are informed, are in favor
of the project. The first four could
command two hundred cows, and a
large number could no doubt be secur-
cured from other farmers. Londesboro
'creamery has paid nine per cent to the
shareholders, which proves the invest-
ment a paying one. We hope to see a
leying and progressive creamery estab-
ished in Clinton.
OUR TOWN AND OUR RULERS.—
Dear Mr. Editor,—I notice the muni-
cipal pot is warming a little. This is as
it should be. Now is the time to dis-
cuss such matters and if possible avoid
mistakes. As an elector, I have no
particular fault to find with our pre-
sent Town Council. Of course there
is room for improvement. Last week
two different writers in THE NEWS -
RECORD named a good number of
young men • as possible candidates
for municipal honors. You, Mr. Edi-
tor, say you can do more, Food for the
town in the "editorial chair," but I do
not agree. While you can suggest and
even accomplish a great deal there,
the Council Chamber is the proper
place to push the town's progress to
a successful issue. Young blood may
required. I believe it is. But these old
heads should not be silently passed
over. Take Mr. Doan, for instance.
In years gone by he has been a father
to the town and a faithful one too.
Thos. Jackson, Sr., is another man who
has served the town faithfully. Joseph
Chidley, Sr., has performed yeoman
service in the past. And there's John
Leslie and still later Oliver Johnston.
Joseph Whitehead, a noble -hearted,
public-spirited and trustworthy citizen,
deserves a 'seat at thea'Board. Then
there is H. R. Walker T. L. Tortune,
Thos. Walker, Thos. D. Johnston, S.
Davis, Israel Taylor, John Scruton,
John Wiseman, J. W. Irwin, J. C.
Gilroy, John Jackson, James Beatty,
W. G. Smyth, James 'Young, Wm.
Young, John P. Sheppard and a dozen
and one others who would undoubtedly
make go-ahead and progressive alder-
men. The only difficulty that I see is
to make a choice. Of course the pre-
sent worthy councillors, Mayor, Reeve
and Deputy are included. Young
blood is all right, ,but some of the "old
heads" must be there to keep them in
line. • A "green" municipal body is not
what Clinton requires. Men like Reeve
MoMurchie and..•councillors Plummer
and McKenzie (night be required to
check extravagance. Ildo not mean
to cast any• reflection but you know
experience is.the best teacher and'les-
sons of the kind should Clot be secured
at the town's. expense. With these
few suggestions 1 hoe to see a very
progressive Connell next year,• --•Yours
• Very truly, MECHANIC.
WELCOME CALLERS.—THE NEWS -
RECORD was delighted to have a call
last Saturday from two worthy Col-
borne farmers, Messrs. Scott and An-
drew Young.'
LATE CHICKS.—Mrs. James Finch,
Albert street, is the owner of a nice
flock of winter chickens. They made
their first appearance last week and
will require considerable care to brave
the stormy blasts of winter.
ATTRACTIVE.—Rance & Spalding's
East Window has commanded the
attention of a great many people
during the past few days. The new
firm are alive to the public wants and
are well satisfied with their patronage.
MR. ARTHUR ELLIOTT, of Grandin,
Dak., gave THE NEWS -RECORD a friend-
ly call yesterday. Farm life agrees
with him. He looks the- picture of
health, happiness and' contentment
and we were right glad to meet him.
A REPLY.—EDITOR NEWS -RECORD.
—SIR,—In your last issue a writer who
signs himself. "A Working Man" has
made use of your columns to show his
spleen and air his vanity by bringing
my name in question. His statements
so far as I am concerned, are false,_ and
if the youthful writer will come out
over his own name, I will show hint his
mistake and ignorance of municipal
duties. Yours. W. C. SEARLE.
ANOTHER NICE NEW HOUSE.—Mr.
Thos. Jackson, jr.. is the owner of a
nice new house located on High Street.
The•building is of modern design and
built of Toronto red pressed brick.
Clinton has made wonderful advances
during the last few years in the way of
handsome new private residences .and
business buildings. Our neat town cer-
tainly ranks with the most progressive
centres in Western Ontario and many
substantial new residences during the
past few years is pretty good proof.
'NEWSPAPERIANA. —THE CLINTON
NEWS -RECORD always was . a good
paper and improvement was a' very.
difficult thing to achieve. But it has
done so and is now the finest country
weekly in Western Ontario. It is
straight Conservative too—no shilly-
shallying about it. The Tory in West
Huron who does not subscribe for THE
NEWS -RECORD should be disfranchis-
ed."—Kincardine Review. And we
would also add the Gritrin West Huron
who does not subscribe' for THE NEWS -
RECORD should be disfranchised.
CLINTON CLAIg8 THE CHAMPION.—
Mr. Thomas Stephens, of the Queen's
hotel, Seaforth, annually gets up a live
pigeon match and the one this year was
held last Thursday. Among other
prizes there was a very handsome sil-
ver cup for the championship of the
county of Huron. There were a Large
number of crack shots present, the
Clinton Club being represented by
Messrs. Tierney, Gidley-, Overbury, Lee,
Doherty, Cantelon Hinchley, Mc-
Murray and Blackall. The match was
a ten -bird race and J. E. Blackall led
with a clean score of ten and won the
championship cup. John McMurray, an-
other Clintonian, secured second place
with a score of nine—these two being
the only 0 and 10 scores in the match,
a large number of 8's being scored.
Fulton, who was present from St,
Thomas, performed some good work.
There was an exciting match between
picked teams, captained by. J. Dodd,
and A. J. Bright, the latter's team win-
ning by one bird. Mr. Dodd's side paid
for a splendid supper at the Queen's.
The shoot was one of the most success-
ful and satisfactory of the season. The
Clinton Gun Club justly feel proud of
their success.
Town Tomes.
• MR, TfiOs. CHRISTIE,.. of Exeter, was
on a visit to his sick friend, T. M. Car-
ling last week.
' THE PATRONS.—An effort is being
made to organize the Patrons of Indus-
try in Goderieh township.
CREEPING UP.—Loyal Orange Lodge
No. 710, Clinton, is creeping up. One
member.bv gortificate was added to the
honor roll last Monday evening.
Mn. D. McGILL, baritone, who will
take part in tho Ontario street church
choir concert, is said by those Who
have heard him, equal to the celebrat-
ed Kelly.
Goon PORKERS.—Mr. Jacob Miller
butchered two splendid spring porkers
last week. Both were of his own feed-
ing and of the common breed. They
tipped the scales, when dressed, at 263
and 277 pounds each.
AULD SCOTIA.—Murray Camp are a'
aglee. St. Andrew's Day will be cele-
brated in royal style at the Queen's on
Thursday evening. The editor will, if
circumstances permit, be present and
chronicle the sayings and doings of the
clan. Murray camp always takes a
front place.
WELL PLEASED.—A short time since
Mr. S. J. Andrews bought from Mr. H.
B. Evans a patent right clothes reel
which the latter is :agent for. Mr.
Andrews dropped into our sanctum the
other day and informed THE NEws-RE.
CORD. that he was delighted with the
purchase.
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READY FOR FIRE.—Brit this does not
mean that the fiery fiend would be a
welcome visitor, because it would not.
However, it is well to be prepared. On
Monday Mr. James Fair tested his new,
fire extinguishing apparatus with a
sixty pound pressure and everything
worked like a charm. The town test
will be Made this week, probably to-
day if the weather should prove favor-
able. •
ICE FOR SUMMER.—Mr. Henry Young
has just completed a splendid ice house
for Mr. James Steep. We understand
Mr. Steep will store during the winter
a good supply of ice for summer use for
the people of Clinton and will sell it at
a reasonable price. This is something
our people have required for many
years. Mr. Steep may prove a public
benefactor in the undertaking, espec-
ially in supplying pure ice to the peo-
ple of Clinton in sweltering summer
weather. _
SAD YOUNG DEATH.—The death of
The infant of Mr. and Mrs H. East last
hursday morning or the previous
night was very sad indeed. The night
before the little one seemed well. At
five o'clock in the morning the discovery
was made that the dear child had join-
ed the great army of angels. At mid-
night it was nursing and passed almost
silently into eternity during the silent
hours. The probable cause of death of
the four months babe was from natural
causes. Mr. and Mrs. East will have
the sympathy of their friends.
HE'S A TRAVELLER.—Mr. R. T.
Smith, town, has for the last four
months been travelling for the Chat-
ham Fanning Mill Company and is
doing well. He returned last Thurs-
day and had his thanksgiving dinner
with his family.. Among those whom
he met in his travels was Mr. Lockhart,
of Everett, a worthy gentleman and
honored postmaster, who enquired
after the welfare of the editor of THE
NEws-RECORD, Mr. Smith of course
gave full information. Our staunch
friends appear to he located from one
end of the Dominion to the other.
LOOKING BACK.—Some people declare
that there is not very much profit in
"looking hack." We do not quite
agree. Sometimes it is necessary to
look back to discover past errors and
turn them to good account for the fu-
ture. In looking back over the past
year or so THE NEWS -RECORD has
little to regret and much to be thank-
ful for. During that period our paper
has been enlarged and improved. THE
PEOPLE appreciate our work, because
our subscription list in town and coun-
try has increased at a rapid rate.
Newspapers far and near—friend and
foe—have showered congratulations
upon us and gave unstinted credit for
ability which we did not profess to
possess. Subscribers are daily renew -
ins their subscriptions. Our fidver
rising patronage has increased. All
this gives the strongest possible signs
of encouragement. Our object is not
so . much to make money—rather to
produce a paper in the first rank of pro•
vincial journalism. Newspapers and
the People say we have succeeded
in the highest possible degree.
One fact should not be lost sight of—
the business Man who does not adver-
tise in THE Meets-Rat:oitn loses direct-
Iy a good portidir of the cream ,of the
trade that should come to hint. We
don't pretend to canvas for advertising.
,Town Topli�•
".l.'AKEN SUDDENLY IL,I,.-•-1irs. John
•Johnston,_..� wn, was taken -suddenly
and. severely ill -at Bayfield last week.
The lady and Mr. Johnston drove over
to Bayfield -on a visit to Mrs. Johnston's
sister. Mre. Pearson, on Tuesday of •
last. week. Mr. Johnston drove hone
Wednesday and his, wife was apparent-
ly well at that time. Thursday being e
holiday the wires were not open and he
did not receive word of his wife's illness
until Friday. A complicated cold cause -
ed the trouble. We are pleased, how-
ever, toreport that Mrs. Johnston is on
a fair way to recovery.
A MEAN Titmice -That is what two
young ladies say of two young
men who failed to provide the
necessary locomotive power for an
evening drive. The four young people
all work in one business place in town
and of course know each ,other. One
of the young men took charge of the"
rig," while the other called on the two
ladies and obtained their consent to go
for a drive, Both dressed themselves in
warm garments and wraps and were
soon ready to breathe the fresh country
air to Holrnesville and return. Arriv-
ing at the gate and on the roadside both
stubbornly refused to "step in." in
fact there were no foot -steps. The
"vehicle" was a one -wheedled rig—a
wheelbarrow. The parting may be im-
agined. It is said the young men were
satisfied to wheel each other home in
turns. It was "a mean trick", so the
young ladies say.
THE ONTARIO PERMANENT BUILDING
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.—A local board
is abont to be established in Clinton.
The head office is at Woodstock. The
authorized capital i s $5,000,000. In
Europe the plan has b'een tested for
over one hundred years and has proven
a decided success. Besides stimultat-
ing thrift and frugality, it provides a
means of equalizing investments, one
luau's dollar earning the same as an
others, he he a day laborer or a capital-
ist." The plan aPPears to enable a
person acquire a home and pay for it in
monthly instalments at a lower rate of
interest than they would have to pay
outside of the Association. A young
man starting in life can invest
part of his earnings in building
and loan shares because it will help
him save money that might be s
spent foolishly. It will help him to
furnish capital to start in any business.
It will teach him economy, which assur-
edly means wealth. Experience and
observation have shown that some such
system is absolutely n ecessary for alarge
proportion of young people. The system
has had a phenomenal growth and
Clinton appears to be"in• the swim.,"
Mr. Papst is the agent arid is meeting
with success here.
THE ONTARIO STREET CHOIR CON-
CERT.—On the evening of the 5th De-
cember, in the Town Hall, Clinton, the
splendid Choir of Ontario Street Metho-
dist Church, under the leadership of
Mr. G. F. Oakes, will give their annual
concert. Most of our readers who re-
member the concerts given by this
choir some two or three years ago in
the town hall, can look back to them
as enjoyable events with few parallels.
The choir of 25 voices are in splendid
trim and Mr. bakes, whose ability as a
conductor is unquestioned, is determin-
ed to make this the best concert ever
given under the auspices of Ontario St.
Miss Minnie I'Dell Mills, one of Ontar-
io's sweetest soloists, will be present
and will sing three numbers. Mr.
David McGill, the splendid baritone,
has been engaged for the evening. The
programme of glees, quartettes, solos,
duets and tableaux is being carefully
prepared, and all who come may feel
confident of an enjoyable, and profit-
able evening. - We feel safe in predict-
ing a full house on the evening of the
5th as the programme is first class and
the price very moderate.
THE 25 CLUB SHOOT.—Last Thurs-
day Was early a very interesting
day for the members of the 25
Club—at )east for those who were suc-
cesful. L. Kennedy's team had a win-
ning example set them by their captain,
but somehow or other the great major-
ity of the "hits" were "misses." Spald-
ing's team held their position admir-
ably, the' captain depending more on
the word of command than actual work
by himself. Some 220 clay birds -were
shot at, 55 being the total score of both
teams, 165 /hisses. The match was for
a supper gotten up at the Grand Union
and of course Mr. Kennedy had to
yield to the victors. Following is the
score as furnished us :—
L. Kennedy ..5 W. P. Spalding...2
J. raw3 R. J. McDonald ...1
Dr. Shaw ,.1 T. Henderson 3
0 B. Glibeings 6
.2 It. Agnew 0
.1 N. Bair 3
0 p. Remington 7
.1 11. Read 5
5 J • Chidley 6
3 W. IL Bell 0
.1 A. Holloway 1
M. McTaggart
A. Morrish
Capt. Ranee
P. brews
T,•0. $rite°
Cap*. Combe
J. Emerton
J. McMurehie
22
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A STRIKING COINCIDENCE.—Mr. W.
Allan, tonsorial artist, is located in the
handsome and substantial McKay block.
This means that Mr. Allan has a nice
clean parlor and that he has a good
reliable business: The latter statment
is based on the fact that Mr. Allan has
paid his subscription to THE NEWS RE-
CORD. All reliable people never fail on
this one point. It so happens that the
gentleman is a. native of our own dear
birth -place, hence this freedom. When
he made his appearance in our sanctum
about nine o'clock last Monday evening
the editor was writingsomething above
"the proceeds for charty" and the pen
had just completed the "y" of the lat-
ter word. We directed Mr. Allan's at-
tention to the word "charity." He
nodded in assent and said he knew
what it meant. We thought about the
meaning of the word ourselves—
"charity." Newspaper men need "char
ity"—the hard cash. And if some
patrons would only in the same way
as Mr. Allan, for value, exemplify
"charity" THE MEws-REconn would
be very happy indeed. The great
majority pay promptly. Those who
do not should follow the worthy ex-
anrle of tonsorial artist Allan of Clinton.
He s a reliable young man and pays for
his reading matter promptly.
Count it1��r>t'etltty-
Rev, W. H. Watson, of the Congre-
gational church, Win ham, has receiy
ed a unanimous call to Emmanuel
church, Hamilton. •
It is reported thet'Mr. B. P. Chap
roan of the Ripley Enquirer, ha's sue- ,
ceeded to a fortune of $25,000. After .
that, • who will say that printers' are
all poor.
• Peter McLean, of Tyner, Dakota, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McLean,
formerly of Tuckersmith, died at .
Devil's Lake, Dakota, of fever, after an
illness of about three weeks. He was
30 years of age and unmarried.
Mrs. Wm. Wren, of Hibbert, died on
Monday week after suffering from
heart failure for same time. She leaves
n,,,hushand and family of seven, two
sons and five daughters, to mourn her
loss.
Wm. Bagshaw, jr., who has been at-
tending the Clinton Model School for
some time, starts out in the pedagogue
profession next January. His applica-
tion for S. S. No. 3, Stephen, having
been accepted by the trustees of that
school at $300 per annum.—Exeter Ad-
vocate.
Hugh McGinnes was arrested in Hes-
peler Wednesday, on a charge laid
against him, before J. A. Mackie, J. P.,
Berlin, for assaulting and threatening
to kill his wife, Mary McGinnes, on.the
24th of May last. He was remanded to
jail for one week.
John Wise, of the 1-luron road, Tuck-
ersmith, had a narrow escape on
Saturday week. While descending
from a hay loft he slipped and fell
striking the back of his head on the
corner of a beam, which rendered him •
unconscious for nearly three hours, but •
since has not felt any serious effects.
County Currency.
Thos. Fairburn, founder of the Tees -
water News, died in- Buffalo the other
day,
J. H. McConnell, of Windsor, lec-
tured in Wingham on Friday evening
last.
John R, Clarke, prince of entertain-
ers, lectured in the Methodist church,
Wingham, on Friday evening last.
An orchestra has been organized in
Seaforth under the leadership of Mr.
Charles Stewart, formerly of Clinton.
William Dennison, of Stanley, re-
turned from Manitoba on Saturday
week with a car load of cattle.
William Jennison, of Brewste r, los
a valuable horse a few days ago, caused
by paralysis.
Michael Dorsey has sold half of his
100 acre farm, situated on the Huron
road, Tuckersmith, to Richard Barry,
of Seaforth, for $2,525.
Geo. Caldbick, of Moodyville, B. Ca,
formerly of Brussels and Holmesville,
had his dwelling destroyed by fire re-
cently. •
A verdict of $2,500 was recen tly given
against the Western Union Telegraph
Co., for delaying the forwarding of a
message for 2i hours.
Wm. McCall, 7th con., Morris, has
purchased a 100 acre farm in Bruce
county, near Ripley, for his eldest son.
The price paid was $3,800.
Rev. W. Smyth, of Clinton, com-
meneed special services at Turner's
appointment, Tuckersmith, last week.
Peter Sinelar, of Cheltenham, died
from the effects of a kick received from
a horse on %•he 15th inst., and his wife
who has been in poor health for some •
time, received such a shock frorn the
sad news that she also died the follow-
ing evening. They were both buried in
the one grave.
A unique and incorrect address was
received at the Exeter• post office the'
other day sent from England, which
read as follows :—"Mr. --Exeter
Post Office, Filnrore Comity, Toronto,
Ontario, • Canada." The writer uu-
doubtly • was not too well versed in
geographical latitudes,
Very Rev. Rural Dean Murphy, of
Irishtown, sung High Mass for the re-
pose of the soul of the late John Dun-
can in St. James' church, Seaforth, on
Saturday week. The ceremony was
very solemn and affecting. The re-
mains of the deceased were the first to
be interred in the new Catholic ceme-
tery just east of Seaforth on the Huron
road.
It is probable another arrest in con-
nection with the Cronin murder may be
made very soon, according to a story
published by a Chicago paper. Officers,
under the direction of the State Attor-
ney's offices, are investigating certain
facts concerning Andrew Foy, who was
a member of Camp 20 and one of the
most violent denunciators of the "Bri-
tish spy, " and who was alleged to be
in Chicago about the time that Cronin
was killed. Foy has been under sus-
picion of knowing more or less about
the murder ever since the part played
by Camp 20 came to light.
While returning home at a late hour
Thursday night week, Mr. Miller, of the
firm of Schneider & Miller, Mildmay,
observed the flash of a dark lantern in
his store. Remembering the heavy
damages caused through the explosion
of his safe by burglars last winter, he
resolved to prevent the recurrence of
such a catastrophe by ringing the fire
bell. A crowd quickly gathered but
the burglars had decamped without
doing any damage further than leaving
some coals from the' stove scattered
around the floor, and which were
quickly extinguished.
A Winliipeg despatch says:—R. L.
Richardson, editor and part proprietor
of the Tribune, was arrested Saturday
at the instance of A. W. Ross, M. P.
for Lisgar. The matter complained of
was the publication •of an article, .in-
cluding letters found on a man named
Chamberlain, said to be addressed to
Mr. Ross with severe comment. The
Liberals who caused thearrest of Cham-
berlain, claim that he is a personator
from. Toronto, and the comments of
the Tribiine implicate Ross in the affair.
It is denied on behalf of Mr. Ross that
he has received 'any such letter, and
Richardson will have to stand trial for
libel. The case came before the police
magistrate and was adjourned till
yesterday. Richardson is out on bail.
A Goderieh physician lost a bet re-
cently, but we will not give the name.
The story can be vouched for, and that • .
is sufficient. A woman came to the
doctor's office with something wrong
with one of her feet. On examination,
the doctor found the pedal extremity
very dirty, and he said --"Well I think •
you might have washed your feet be- •
fore coming. The woman replied—
"I'll. bet there's a dirtier foot than that
in this office." The doctor accepted
the bet and wagered the advice fee and
medicine, that a dirtier foot could •
not be found in. his office, on thls the
woman took off the other shoe and
stocking, disclosing so filthy a
the doctor acknowledged he had
lost the wager. The leader got this on
{food authority, but the doctor had n6
idea it . would get into the papers,
Shouldn't, wonder if the Goderieh
papers copy the item, just for a. joke fir
the doctor who, by the way is cine of
the most skillful in the town.» --1 .r
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