HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-08-31, Page 1ROBERT 1 OLMES, Editor and Proprietor
CLINTON, ONT., A UGUST 31, 1894.
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Our Weekly Budget
A line of Black and Colored
Worsted Trouserings that
formerly sold at $5. W e
have but tlhe makings of
a few pairs left, and to
clear out the line we of-
fer them at $3.50 the
pair, made to your order
Cash and On 'Price
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CLINTON
Ashfield.
NOTES.—Harvesting is about com-
pleted in this vicinity for this season.
The grasshoppers are becoming ver
numerous and are eating the grasti
very bare. Root crops and pasture
land are suffering badly for the want
of rain. Dr Elliott, Lucknow, vaccin-
ated quite a few of the cnildren in this
section last week. Mr Bower has put
in a new cider press in his steam mill,
and is now prepared (o make cider of
a superior quality.
Dungannon
NoTEs.—Robt. Bowers, sr., is very
ill, owing to his advanced years re-
covery is doubtful. W. M. Dunkeld,
of West Wawanosh, last week leased
his farm of 160 acres for five years to a
Mr Elliott, of Essex Centre, the annu-
al rental being $300. On Monday,
the 27th inst., Marmion' Higgin, Ash-
field, departed this life; the deceased
was one of the pioneers of Ashfield,
Thos. McLean, of West Wawanosh,
recently cut twenty acres of good
heavy oats with his reaper and bind-
ing machine in 11 hours. On Tuedsay
as one of the respectable farmers of
West Wawanosh was on his way home
from Benmiller his wagon box took
fire and was completely burned; cause
—on striking a match to light his pipe,
the match broke and the ignitable
part of it fell into the wagon box
among some hay, and the box took
fire.—Signal.
• Summerlr ill
NOTES.—Mr T. S. Kilty has been
visiting his brother, G. M., here; he
looks considerably better after his trip
up the lakee. Mr W. J. Nesbitt hes
been on the sick list, but is now better
Several from here attended tfie Grange
picnic at Londesboro on Thursday.
Mr J. Harris, of Mitchell, general
agent of the North American Life Ao-
surance Co., has been in this vicinity
this week and transacted considerable
business.
(Too late for last week.)
GARDEN PARTY.—A garden party
was held on Thursday evening of last
week at the residence of Mr George
Hill. The weather was quite favor-
able and there was a good attendance.,
Besides the bountiful supply of good
things provided by the ladies, a splen-
did program of readings, music, vocal
and instrumental was presen ted, which
delighted the audience. The chair
was occupied by Rev. W. Diehl in his
usual pleasant manner. The proceeds
amounted to 315.40, which is in aid of
the improvement fund of St. Peter's
church here.
NoTEs.—Schools opened on Monday
with a good attendance. Miss Addie
and Mr Albert McBrien, formerly resi-
dents of this locality, are spending a
few holidays among their relatives
and friends here. Mr Alex. Lowery,
of Fiamboro, is visiting Mr S. Lowery.
Mrs C. Lovett, sr., is on the sick list.
Rev. Mr Diehl held a children's service
last Sunday evening, preaching from
the text "cease to do evil, learn to do
well," Mr and Mrs S. Hibbert, rf
Wawanosh, were calling on frie ids
here on Monday. A little daughter of
Mrd'. J. McLaughlin was danger° y
ill a few daye ago, t • is now be er.
�Meggssr J. 'Watklne nd J. Johtiao are
,engage
L. Moore i ' the
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OF INTERESTING NEWS
From all parts of the County—by wide-awake
and lively Correspondents
Hullett
Lots of Fresh Lime at Hog eback Llme Kiln.
H. LIVERMORE.
DREDGING.—The dredge, which com-
menced operations for the deepening
of the creek, a short time ago, a little
west of St John's bridge, suspended
work there, for some cause known, to
the contractors, and moved down the
creek about half a mile, where they
will re -commence this week. There is
no doubt the lack of water, caused by
the drought, will be a great drawback
to the undertaking, as they will ex-
perience much difficulty in floating the
dredge.
REFORM DELEGATES.—Mr R. Scott,
chairman for Hullett Reform Associa-
tien, has requested all the chairmen of
the polling sub -divisions of the town-
ship to call meetings, and appoint dele-
gates to attend the convention at
Brucefleld, on Sept. 5th. He hopes
that each division will be fully repre-
sented. Let there be no resting on our
oars, as there LS work for all to do; we
do not know how soon the battle may
be brought on.. Reform principles are
the hope of this country.
BUSH FIRE.— Residents along the
8th and 9th concessions of this town-
ship, experienced a pretty bad fright
on Monday, and not without reason.
A bush fire, which is supposed to have
started in the CanadaCompany swamp,
spread to adjoining property; a lot of
fencing on the Adams and Carter
farms and a haystack belonging to'Mrs
were burned,Cater, and for tie sev-
eral barns were in great danger. A
ditcb, combined with the herculean
efforts of the neighbors, alone prevent-
ed the destruction of much property.
NoTEB.—School re -opened last week,
and our worthy teacher, Mr A. Tay-
lor, has again resumed 'the duties con-
nected therewith; we hope he will still
continue to devote his leisure time to
looking after his interest in the mills,
in which rumor says, he will probably
take a partnership share in the near
future. A verypleasant time was
P
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spent at the residence of Mr Richard
Sanderson, one evening
s n nt g last week
paring apples: -�-N.Mise—.L'-izzie-Brewin`
took advantage of the excursion to
Sarnia last week, to visit her friend,
Miss Libbie Cruickshank, formerly of
Clinton. Mr Will McVittie and lady,
of Clinton, spent Sunday at the form-
er's home. Master Bert Gray left last
week for uncle Sam's domains, where
he intends studying medicine; we wish
him every success. Mr W. Murphy is
kept very busy with his new threshing
machine, which is giving excellent sat-
isfaction. Mr Henry Cade is visiting
friends in Morris this week.
COUNCIL.—The council of Hullett
met at Londesboro on the 25th inst.,
all the members were present. A by-
law was passed for the purpose of levy-
ing the rates for the year. The amount
required for county purposes is 34115.-
52, or about one mill and nine -tenths
on the dollar for township and local
improvement. Debentur e rate, one
mill and five -tenths. The require-
ments for school sections is nearly the
same as last year. School section
No. 3 does not seem to require any, as
no application for funds has. been made
so far. The tenders for the Drainage
Debentures were opened and read,
there were six of them, all offering
more than par. The tender of John
• Holmesville.
No TEA MEETING.—At , the meeting
of the women, Monday afternoon, it
was dechted to have no teameeting at
the fall anniversary, and an effort will
be made to raise the necessary amount
by subscriptions.
ENTERTAINMENT. -The Royal Temp-
lars are sparing no pains to make the
coming entertainment the best ever
given. A uumber of speakers, includ-
ingDistrict Counsellor, J.E. Tom, and
others will be present, also a musical
and literary program. There is no
admission fee and everybody is wel-
come to come. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.
program commence at 8 sharp.
ALWAYS AT WORK.—We are in-
formed that the Globe had an item a
few days ago about Wm. Mulholland,
blacksmith. Holmesville, that his fame
as a horseshoer had spread till now
horses came from far and near, and it
is not an uncommon thing to hear him
all night long. Indeed one night a
fellow came in such a hurry to get his
horse shod there was no time to get a
light, so they threw it upon its back
and shod the horse by starlight.
DISGRACEFUL.—On Sunday teeming
not long ago we were startled to hear
several reports of a guu; such an oc-
currance was something we were not
used to in our quiet village, and of
coarse could not understand the cause
of it. We heard, however, that a cer-
tain man visiting in the neighborhood
had taken several hunts on Sundays.
Nothing was done at the time as no
one could think' of any one that would
be guilty of such an act, but should he
repeat it he will be made to see that
there is a law against such work.
NOTES.—The meeting of the Patrons
and milkdrawers, as advertised, will
take place on Saturday evening. Mrs
Howell, of Onondagua, is visiting at
her mother's, Mrs J. Holmes. Miss
Green, of Wingham, is spending her
holidays with her cousin, Mrs W.
Pickard. .Mr and Miss Gibson, Man-
chester, Kansas, and Mrs Elcoat, of
Tuckersmith, were the guests at Wm.
Stanley's last Tuesday. Mrs Love, of
Seaforth, is :visiting tin at
Mr Thus.-Couitice, of -Ma po aftown-
ship, has been calling on friends around
here. Mr Melvin Howell, of Goderich,
called on his grandmother, Mrs
Holmes, last, Sunday. Mies Edith
Holdsworth hall been under the doc-
tor's care for several days, but we hope
to see her around soon. Mr Fred and
Miss G`'ipha Mulholland drove to Brus-
sels Saturday; Cipha remained there
to let her grandmother come and spend
a week here.
Goderich Township
FIRE.—On Wednesday afternoon a
logbarn on the farm of Mr Charles
Johnston caught fire in some manner
and was totally destroyed. Theextent
of loss and insurance we Were unable
to learn.
SHOULD BE ATTENDED TO.—Mr Edi-
tor, will you please call the attention
of the pathmaster to the weeds on that
portion of the road running west from
the Bayfield road, just below the rail-
way bridge. Half -a -day's work with a
scythe will prevent the spread of a
good many yellow tops. — yours,
FIDELIS.
GARDEN PARTY.—The garden party,
on the evening of the 22nd inst., under
the auspices of Cole's church, at the
house of Mr W. Yeo, Bayfield line,was
argely attended. The grounds were
Neeland's on behalf of the 0. O. For- 1
esters, giving a premium of $290 and
the accrued interest at the rate of 4
per cent, is the accepted ene. The
premium and interest together will
nearly amount to one half of the first
debenture payable, and no doubt the
council will give the interested rate-
payers the benefit of this by collecting
only 50 per cent of the first annual
payment. Arrangements were made
by the council for clearing that por-
tion of core. road 4-5 from S.R. 15-16
eastward ahead of the contractor, who
is now at work in that locality, so that
the excavated earth may be better
levelled in the centre of road allow-
ance. The township engineer's ac-
count, $00, for surveys and making
awards, and a number of other ac-
cgilnts amounting to over $200 were
. :sed. Council adjourned until call-
s ;riy the Reeve. JAMEtj CAMPBELL,
)lerk.
Tuckersmith.
PERSONALS.—Mrs Amos Townsend
is spending some time at Goderich; as
she is not enjoying good health a
chane may prove beneficial. Mr H.
Jenkins and sister of Goderich town-
ship, spent Sunday at the residence of
Mr G. Nott. Mrs Y. Modeland, of Sea -
forth, visited relatives here last week.
Miss Johns, of Toronto, returns home
this week.
NOTES.—Mr T. Houston, of Clinton,
very ably occupied the pulpit at Turn-
er's appointment last Sunday. The
farmers of this vicinity are busy pre-
paring the land for fall wheat and find
it rather dry to work easily. Mr Jas.
Walters has commenced rebuilding
the frame house of Mr Jas. Crich; as
Jim is an all round mechanic, he will,
no doubt, fix it up in good shape.
East Wawanosh.
NOTES.—R. B. McGowan has return-
ed from Peterboro,where he a meeting
of the I,O.O.F., as representative of
Blyth Lodge of that Order. Mr and
Mrs Gregor McGowan left a week ago
Monday for a trip anion friends in
Manitoba.' Mrs Samuel bells is seri-
ously indisposed at pif;esent; about a
week ago she had the misfortune to
fall down the cellar fiptairs, bruisin
herself very badly, andr,?racturing
of her ribs; she is now/able to sit i
a short time each : y, and we
to lid able sono to lo�rther'tee
Fires Mee defog unmorabl°
et present uwin the ve
nicely lit up, and all seemed to enjoy
the evening's entertainment. A little
disappointment was experienced at the
absence of the town band. The re-
ceipts were $35, clear of all expenses.
ACCIDENT.—On Thursday afternoon
last, while Thos. H. Cook, who man-
ages Jas. Steep's farm, on the Bayfield
road, was hauling manure, the line
got caught over the end of the tongue.
Climbing along the tongue to remove
it, the horses became unmanageable
and ran away, injuring him severely,
though not breaking any bones. It
was a wonder he was 'not killed.
NOTES.—The red squirrels are doing
great mischief in some parts of Gode-
rich township, they cut the apples and
pears from the trees and leave them
lying on the ground. During the past
week a terrible fire has been ra ing/on
the south side of the river, in Stanley,
near Bayfield. Despite the dry wea-
ther, a turnip was pulled up last week,
on Mr Wm. Yeo s farm, which mea-
sured 19i inches in circumference. Miss
Alice Seeley, of Clinton, is at present
visiting at Mr Wm. Yeo's. Miss Kate
McNaughton, of Stanley,who had been
spending a few days at Mr John Mid-
dleton's, returned home last week.
VERY CARELESS,—On Sunday last a
youn man, while walking along the
road in front of Mr Wm. Wise's farm
attempted to light his pipe, and
thoughtlessly threw the match down
on the ground,which in a moment was
all ablaze. His efforts to extinguish it
being useless, he alarmed Mr Wise,
who, with the help of about twenty
other men that gathered around,
worked at it the greater part of the
dayy, and at last succeeded in extin-
guishing it, but not before it had
burned three or four acres of meadow.
,Had the fire not been taken in time it
might have resulted in a serious affair;
A few minutes loner and it would
have swept Mr Wises barns and every-
thing before it.
Cioderieh.
HARBOR.—The Marine Department
has issued a notice statii g that the
breakwater piers at the entrance to
oderich harbor, Lake uron, are be -
ng extended further to the lake
he contractor now, a length o
about 300 feet adds e end of th
rth 5 i to the end o
oQ - are atppt•
ater, and
At ttl hl
BLYTH
FIRE.—On Saturday night, about
half past eleven o'clock,re broke out
in the old unused woolen mill, on
Westmoreland street, the property of
Mr A. G, VanEguiond, Seaforth, and
befo a the firemen could get there it
was enveloped in Sanies, .and all they
could dowas to prevent it spreading.
Fortunately there was no wind; as it
was, burning shingles were carried to
a great distance. The clause of the fire
is not known, but supposed to be in-
cendiary, as the building had not beim
in use for some time.
NOTES.—Mrs D. Buie and children,
who have been here for. the summer,
return to their home in Chicago on
Friday. Division Court was held on
Mondayy, with Judge Doyle in attend-
ance•fthe docket was light. Miss Hab-
kirk•n Miss McConnell attended the
millifta openings in London, this
week, Mrs Runkhe, Chatham, is visit-
ing her parents, Mr and Mrs John
Drummond. here. Miss White, Toron-
to, is the guest of Mrs Sims at present.
A football match, played here on Sat-
urday, between Cranbrook and Blyth,
resulted. in a victory of 4 to 0 in favor
of the visitors. Misses Katie and Millie
McLean are visiting their sister, Mrs
MacVicar, in Drornore, this week. Mr
and Mrs Geo. Wise, of Cleveland, were
the guests of Mr and Mrs Plummer
on Tuesday. Cards are out for an
event on the 5th of Sept, in which two
young people of Blyth figure promi-
nently. Mr C. Gray, Seaforth, was
the guest of Herbert Young last week.
pun, band enlivened a lawn social at
Lonsboro, on Friday evening. The
Mie Cowan, Toronto, were guests of
Miss McLean, at the manse, last week.
Mrs Shane and children spent two -
weeks with friends in Belgrave. re-
turning on Monday. Rev Mr Clarke,
Wingham, officiated in Trinity church
on Sunday. School re -opened Monday,
with a full staff and very good attend-
ance. Mr and Mrs Emigh spent a few
days in Toronto this week. Mr A. W.
Belfry is spending a few days with his
family here. Miss Mamie Moon, Chi-
cago, who has been visiting Mrs J. M.
Hamilton and other friends, left on
Tuesday morning for Toronto.
Londesboro.
AFFLICTED.—There are three afflic-
tions particularly
severe in these parts,
viz..:—Drought, grasshoppers and •fires.
There is no grass, for want of rain;
there. will soon be no turnips, carrots,
niangolds or corn, for the hoppers, and
we are almost choked with smoke from
the swamp fires,
'HOLIDAYS.—Holidays • for this sum-
mer are over. Ministers, school teach-
ers and scholars have all got settled
down to work again, and it is to be
hoped with renewed vigor and deter-
mination to make their several duties
a success. When do the poor house-
keepers get their holidays ?
NOTES.—Mr John Cuming is so far
improved that he was in the village
one day last week, but he is still far
from being well. Mrs R. Adams visit-
ed London last week, to examine the
new styles of millinery for the fall and
winter trade. The harvest home at
Mr Hamilton's was a grand success,
both for the W.F.M.S. and'the Mission
Band, as between them they took in
almost $40, and everybody present
seemed to enjoy themselves. The con-
gregations of Knox ani! Burns churches
gave $30 to assist Mr• Biron in the work
of French mission schools in Montreal.
Occasional Correspondent.
NOTES.—Mr Moon delivered a load
of good hogs to Mr Watson, on Sat-
urday, receiving 5c per lb therefor.
The butter factory, atter a moderate-
ly successful season, closed down this
week. Rev. Mr Fair resumed his pulpit
work on Sunday. Mr W. H. Moon
and family leave this week on a visit
to relatives at the town of Perth; Mrs
Geo. Lyon and children go at the
same time; it is 17 years since Mrs
Lyon has been there, it being her old
home. W. L. Ouimette has already
bought a large quantity of apples, and
will soon have the packers at work.
The other day while Mr Jas. Snell was
helping to clear up the ground for the
Grange picnic, he got struck by a log,
which gave him a lame back.
Auburn.
I wish to thank the public for the past liberal
patronage; and solicit their support in the future.
I also wish to remind them that neat and well -
made Suits are guaranteed at reasonable prices.
I give special attention to repairing and making
Fur Coats. A trial will satisfy. 0. HELWIG.
NOTES.—The Rev. A. McMillan, of
Mimico, occupied the pulpit of the
Presbyterian church last Sunday
morning. Rev. R. Henderson and
wife returned from visiting friends in
Bayfield and other places. The I.O.G.
T. lawn social proved a success last
Friday evening. The I.O.F. lodges of
Auburn, Blyth and Nile intend having
a picnic on Saturday, Sept. 1st; 'a good
time is expected. A number of the
students intend returning to Goderich
on Monday. Mrs Arthur is at present
very i11 and also Mrs F. J. Youngblut.
Mr F. Metcalf, of Blyth, conducted the
service in St. Marks church last Sun-
day evening. Rev. A. E. Smith, a
former pastor on this circuit, will
preach here on Sunday next: Mr Smith
has many warm friends, who will be
very glad to hear him once more.
IMPERTINENT.—The Hamilton Times
has evidently no respect�or reverence,
for it says:—"Rev. Wm. Baugh is an-
nounced to lecture at Auburn, Ont.,
his subjects being: "Was man a crea-
tion of the immediate action of God, or
was he produced by slow development?
If the former, was Adam the first man?
If so, of whom was Cain afraid and
whom did Cain marry, and haw could
Cain build a.cit,:: ,d.why? etc.' Won -
"etceteras'; he in -
S, iers or • OM,
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The • raw-
ing to,.. .se, as te. 'ahoy days of
syi.tmmer are being replaced by the coo
er days of fall, but we are hoping f
several weeks yet of fine weather, an
a large contingent of visitors wh
could not get here sooner. This is one
of the finest parts of the season for
holidaying, as it is not too warm; and
better accommodation is available at
the hotels. , Quite a number of the
earlier guests have returned home
more pleased than ever before, but
there are still quite a few in the villag
The following registered since our la
report. We were unable to get th
River Hotel list in time this week, bu
will publish it next week:—
QUEEN'S
eek:QUEEN'S HOTEL. — P. Trumpette
New York; Sam Dickson and Mise I
M. Dickson, of Seaforth; Rev F. Ryan
Tilsonburg.
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.—Mr and Mr
Kemp and two children Mrs Hoffma Chas. Hoffman, M. Y. McLean, Al
P.P. and wife, Keith, Arthur, Rober
son, Will and Miss McLean and Mis
Chesney, all of Seaforth. Miss Old
harp, of Beamsville; Mr Weaver, o
Clinton,
CHURCH NEWS.—Rev T. L. Arm
strong, of Trinity church, delivered a
excellent sermon to an appreciativ
congregation cn Sabbath morning last.
The Presbyterian Sunday •School
scholars and friends will pici°o in Mr
Jowett's grove, on Monday nit, Labor
Day.
Porterfield has resumed he
place., at S. Andrew's church organ
after having her duties very ably per
formed during the holidays by Mis
Annie Miller.
Rev Mr Shaw, of Egmondville, wh
is rusticating here with his wife, took
charge of prayer meeting in St. An
drew's church, on Wednesday evening
We are very sorry about the mistake
which was made last week in announc
ing the dates of the Salvation Army
special meetings,, but as we sent the
correct ones, it must have been made
after leaving us. However, the visit
of Capt. Cook and wife was quite a
success,
.In
St. Andrew's s chute
h last
Sabbath
morning, Rev J. G. Stuart, B.A., of
Toronto, .delivered. his final sermon in
the present exchange, before a very
large congregation, from !the words,
"Awake thou that sleepest," etc.. It
was announced that Mr Hall would be
back to take the services next Sabbath.
FALL Snow.—Mark it down and re-
member that Stanley Branch Agricul-
tural Society will hold their fall fair
in Bayfield this year on Oct, 9th and
10th. It is always a good show, but
this year's promises to discount all
previous ones. An excellent program
with new find attractive features will
no doubt make Bayfield show more
popular than ever.
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friilpet„ .
txler E,»�-it.,+ sr reported' 1n,
ton and the countryabout Varne,:
small -pox exists ,in„ Bayflel Th
absolutely untrue, and wha .i
we can say that • during, the ri ,
son, notwithstanding the very la
crowd of outsiders who have sum
ed here, we have had nota single'c
of contagious disease.
WHAT NEST?—A proti inn
nervative of town, in a correspo
to last week's News Record, trie
I make his readers believe that the
e• le of Ba field were iveu the r;c
y g C
at Cy the Dominion Government et ; Gael
a harbor and a cannon, and that, Weir
t' were fools enough to• makes a 8
choice in the latter. Sure! th* Bad
r, field cRtizen is a long-suffetpg`,'4
Id
men of humanity or such a er'ei tl
would be !ricked out of town in; shoe
order.
a BREEZY BRIEFLETB M.Y.
an
M.P.P., is practical in his a. prem''
t. of Bayfield—He net only ha@ 1.
s word for our favorite resort' in h_ -R
- per, but backs it upby sending his wife
f and family here fr their' 'health; he-.
fulfils before he promises. Mr Dan
McLeod and family. ha've'moved'• from
Main St. to Mrs Htidie's cottage•acr"oss
n the river. The Sons of England{drove ?'
e all the way from Londesboro • on ;Fri-
day last to picnic at Bayfield'e refresh
ing waters. Division court was held
on Saturday last; as usual the. bill ,.
case worth mentioning was held'ove
till it be argued in Goderich; a ttu-
e of others were settled rather th
launched into protraccfed litig
- A number of previous guests from o
sI
!done'
spent Saturday and Sunday at the.
Queen's hotel. The bush fires up'. th
o liver are causing considerable damage
while a dense smoke hangs er the i'',
- village like a pall. r- is repbfted that
• Mr T. J. Marks has lost some 75' cords
of wood. Mr John Whiddon has hung ';-
a lamp in front of his store which casts
a brilliant light out on the street these
dark nights—This is quite an improve-
ment and could be imitated' w'
advantage by all our merchants. Th
judge e
g
e has been . asked yi put sixtee
new names on the revised va ters:.lis
t
for 1894. Erwin, Bros. placed a large
load of furniture in the English church
parsonage one day last week. With
the improvement of Ann street lately
we are now confronted with the dis-
graceful
BACK AGAIN.—Mr Wm. McClusky
and Miss Maggie Porterfield, principal
and assistant, respectively, of the
public school, have returned to their
duties here after a long term of holi-
days. Mr McClusky spent the most of
his vacation out west, where he met
with a number of old Bayfieldites
whose friends here will be glad to hear
from them. Leaving Goderich by
boat Mr McClusky arrived at Duluth
at the height of the great strike, and
had some narrow escapes in passing
through the troubled section of the
country. In St Paul he bunted up
Mr Peter McDonald, son of Mr James
McDonald. of town, in whose beautiful
residence he had the pleasure of din-
ing. In Dakota he spent several weeks
in the same house with Mr W.J. Peck,
another graduate of Hayfield school,
who is drawing a good salary as teach-
er. During the time McOlusky was
on his western tour he was able to
keep himself posted in the doings of
these parts through the columns of
the NEw ERA, which be found even in
those distant regions, and whose ar-
rival was eagerly. looked for every
week.
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SIR OLIVER'S COUSIN.—Ab011t July
2th it will be remembered Coroner
Dr. Stanbury was called upon to hold
n inquest on the body of Jas. Dunbar,
n old gentleman who was found dead
n his bed at Blake. At that time
ery little could be learned about de -
eased further than that he had a
iete living in Malta, parried to an
my surgeon and that he had at one
ime lived in St. Mary's. Information
as solicited from any who might
aye known him, and his niece was
pprised of the death of her uncle.
ince then communications have been
eceived from the St Mary's Argus,
rom a private party in St. Mary's and
rout Dr. Gea. Cousin, of Malta, Medi-
rranean Sea. From these sources
is learned that deceased was a na-
ve of Moranshire, Scotland, where
e was born some 70 years ago. For
me years he lived in Aberdeen and
hen he finally came to this country
e resided in St. Mary's for about 35
ears. His wife was Margaret Mowat,
cousin of Ontario's premier, but she
ed about 30 years ago. The only
rviving relative of deceased is a
ster's daughter, who is married to a
r. Cousin, of Malta. As far as is
SUDDEN DEATIL — Monday, while
engaged at honsework, a young wo-
man named Miss McDowell dropped
to the floor and instantly expired.
The deceased was much respected and
Was a niece of John McMillan, M. P.,
South Huron.
Smilax EY Licurrwmro.—buring a
thunder storm at 7 o'clock Wednes-
da morning, lightning grit& the
afor h, enterf a,
ollsh
West Wawanosh;
COUNCIL.—Couneil meton the 18th
inst. In order to raise the necessary
amount of taxes for the current year,
a county rate of 24 mills arid a term -
ship rate Of 2 mill per dollar be loved
on all the rateable property in the
municipalit also that suffleienb rates
be imposed ,o raise the amount re -
*red for 14 aool purposes.
and treasur 41. were autho
rbw the au of $500 fru
three mot '4fot to 8
The Beard a. 1
et et he