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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1894-09-14, Page 1.••-per ,. r" 7girir impr OrEF,T .•"••"s:"•7"Ft • Pon c. riert TH>i; KEW ERA ,25M..CASH. 41;; au1o, • Md ,r_ a it "n� rr . . 14 1894.: ooe m :i FO E 1:rnr,>lairl!ta_ iCrlitnr and!Prenrigtnr CLINTON 11Nm �`Ti ►11Ti M1G2T.r7?. s►.i. _ v.suot, OLEO when not SQ. ; • .,i A FEW WORDS WITH YOU FOR TBE Fall and Winter of 1894 So liberally have we prepared for the coming season that whatever your wants may be, we call readily supply them. Our constant endeavor is to have just the goods you want, just when you want them The Suitings,Overcoatings and Trouselings we show have been carefully selected, with a • view of not only pleasing by their style, but of giving satis- faction to the wearer. The finished garments are in every de- tail of manufacture, as near profection as constant care and skilled workman- ship can get them, while the fit and style are faultless The prices are convincingly Low. One Hundred Cents worth of Goods goes with every dollar of the price. Cash and One Price TihE:tatc Jn Xoi: CLINTON Tuckersm ith. PERSONAL.—Mr--F..Johns,of Algoma, is spending ashort time among rela- tions here. Mr and 'Mrs Geo. White are visiting relations a>r Wingham this week. Mr Joseph Crich, sr., has re- moved to Clinton. BARNS BURNED.—During the storm of Friday•night last, lightning struck a barn on the farm of Matthew Scott, near Kippen, and destroyed it and an adjoining barn. They were bank barns, and contained two years' hay, three years' wheat and this season's crop be- side. Insurance not known. DIsquaraoIED. — A young man of this township, whose fame as a thresh- ing machine feeder had almost reach- ed the highest point obtainable in this neighborhood, recently crossed over to an adjoining township, where. a ma- chine was working. In his usual style he resolved to "take a feed," but be- fore long he discovered heiwas not cap- able of filling the position, as the mow hands were used to fast thrashing, and as he wag getting behind he thought it better to run than get buried, which he did on short notice. ' r ;Stanley ZYI Eonr, ANITOBA.-11r Alex. Innes -and his son, pfaroId, left last week for „a trip to Manitoba. They will be away about a „mornth. - GAME.—Raccoons are very abundant this fall: The boyo are securing quite a number of pelts. A, very large one was caught last week; it weighed 26 pounds. ARM BROKEN. -On Friday evening last while Mrs Gregor McGregor was tying in the cows, one of them backed up and crushed her against the wall, breaking her right arm: a little above the wrist. AN OLD FRIEND.—Mr Jas. Ferguson, of Detroit, for a long time a school teacher in this county, but now retir- ed from therof,ession, last week was visiting old friends and places. He is quite grey, but is as active, vivacious and energetic as ever. A COMING EVENT.—The invitations ° are out for an event in which Mr H. C. Monteith, of this township, and Miss Mary Crawford, daughter of Mr John Crawford, Kippen, are the principals. It will take place on the 19th inst. Both are exceedingly popular and well known and we extend congratulations in advance. PERSONAL.—Miss Robb,. from Chisel- hurst, is, this week, the guest of Mr Mal. McEwen. Mrs Hugh Ross, of McKillop, is spending some time - among her relatives in Stanley. Rev. - Mr Oarr•iere, of Grand. Bend, spent a short rtime with Mrs P. Campbell, while in attendance on the meeting of Presbytery in Clinton. Mr Thos. Mc- • Donald, ot the London Police Force, is a visitor among friends here; he is ac- companied by his son Thomas. From another cc rrespond.int NOTES.—Dr. John A. McLeod has re- turned much improved in health, from his trip to Idaho and Yellowstone Na- tional Park; he leaves this week for his home in Brooklyn, to resume the practice of medicine. Miss C. A. Mc- Leod, who has been visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity, also re- turns this week to Brooklyn, with bier brother. Mr J. C. McTavish has ac- cepted a lucrative position as teacher and secretary in the Central Business College, Stratford., Rumor has it that one of ow baebekdrs is soon to step intb the ranks of the benediets; our ad- vice tothecost f you wretched and . mfserablYionesot a ld bachelors is to go And do likewide,. eely' Budget' fi l•- OF INNTERFN SToTO 'JWS ,.s" 11 m 011 pa.t of the Qounty; 4 y wide. -awake .wail (1a*respondente BLYTH 9rifkr.1 Nottrs.*--Du last Friday the house fp tering through ing by way of the,be pat, ';but doing no particular damage. ; Mrr iWm. Stirling has gat some yery,t 11 -corn, for such a dry season; it measures same 11 feet, 5 inches In season; it Willis Bell had the misfortune toil �kine of his horses, it banged itself in tiikl s4abl'e. THEY CUT THE Js. --Quite re- cently Mr John McCartney had an ex- perience that is wodth`relatinv. Some cut grain had been left out on his farm on the Maitland coneesslon, simply be-. cause they had not time to get it in. When they undertook to aul it, how- ever, it was found that the crickets or grasshoppers bad cut the band ot ev-, ery sheaf and the only way it could be hauled in was to load it up like hay. Ief storm ,part»' ,truth, 641140, en- ney an escap- A PROGRESSIVE COMPANY.—Mr Ed. Acheson, of this township, is agent for and also one of the directors of the West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insur- ance Co., a company that is meeting with marked *4 success. During . the months of July and August305 policies were issued, covering risks to the value of 5363,250, the premruin notes amount- ing to 514,530. The policies issued for the eight months of this year number, 839, being 39 mere than the company has ever pefore issued in a full year, and it is confidently expected that be- fore the end of the year is reached, the number will be over one thousand. 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. C. HELWIO. From an occasional correspondent. NOTES.—The Epworth League of the Methodist church held a picnic at Point Far nlast Saturday y an d report havinp a good time. Mr John Hoare sold tvto thoro-bred Berkshire sows last week—one to Mr Lockhart, and the other to Mr.Cassidy. R. Holmes spoke on Sunday afternoon, in the interests of temperance. It is reported that Miss Hoare, milliner, of Brussels, formerly of this place, will shortly give up busi- ness,...witEthe_intention ._o•f-„g_oi n Qwest as the female partner of a new $i-rii Seaforth. FAREWELL.—A farewell social was tendered Mrs Dr. Smith by themern- bers of the W.C.T.U. in the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Friday evening last. Mrs Smith during her stay in town has been a very active member of the W. C.T.U. BEAR.—A large black bear weighing two hundredland ten pounds, was shot and killed near - Irishtown, within about three miles of this place on Tues- day. It was broughtinto town during the afternoon and was the centre ot attraction in front of Mr J. P. Dopp's meat shore. FIRE.—A terrific thunder storm vis- ited our town about mid -night on Fri- day last. Lightning struck and set fire to Mr Thos. Lapslie's barn just outside the northern part of the town. All the season's crop, besides a very valuable imported colt and four pigs were burned. Insurance $700 on barn and $1200 on contents in McKillop Mutual. Together with Mr Lapslie s fire and one at Mr Matthew Scott's, in Tuckersmith, at the same time our town was brilliantly illuminated. The rein, which was much needed, - was very gladly welcomed, but we regret that those mentioned here were called upon to suffer loss through the effects of the storm. NOTES.—The Royal Templars intend holding a crokinole partylin their usu- al place of meeting, the Oddfellows hall, on Monday evening, Sept. 240. Our lacrqsse boys will give a minstrel entertainment in Cardno's hall on the evening of the second day of the fall fair; a special program is promised. Mr Wm. M. Gray is in London at- tending the General Conference. Mr Neil Duncan, of Chicago, formerly of this place, was in town a .couple of days last week calling on old friends. An orchestra has been organized in connection with the Methodist Sabbath School, and led the singing for the first on Sunday last. Harvest and Thanks- giving services conducted by Rev. L. G. Wood, of Wingham, were held in St. Thomas English church lase' Sun- day. East Wawauosh. Ncit'Es.—Mr J. S. and Miss E. Mc- Gowan were visiting Mends in the vicinity of Lucknow, also attendingthe games in that place. Mr J. Dingwall was in Lucknow, attending the games there. Mr Wm. Young, of Paris, has returned home after spending a couple of weeks visiting friends in this section. Mrs Jas. Auld, of Dakota, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Wm. Ross. Charles Stewart disposed of a horse to Archibald, of Seaforth, and delivered it in that place last week. Colborne BARN BURNED.—On Friday night lightning struck the' barn of Mr S. Sheppard, near Nile, and consumed it, together with its contents. There was a slight insurance. Hensall FIRE --Fire broke out in a planing mill owned and occupied by Robert Patterson, contractor, at 8.30 last Fri- day night, consuming the building and a quantity of lumber in the yard. The building contained most of the materi- al for this year's contracts. Loss on buildingsando contents, 57.000. No in- surance. It is not knohow the fire originated. DEATH,—It is with deep regret we this week chronicle the death of one, who byhis generous and thoughtful nature, endeared himself to many. A short but useful life closed on Monday morning Sept. 10th, when Hector Buie, B.O.L., youngest son of Mr John Buie,' passed to his rest at the age of 33 years. Deceased was possessed of more than' ordinary intelligence and ability and ambition beyond his strength, which for the pasttwo years had been failing, and two weeks severe illness finished a carper of gr eat promise and whose sun at mid-day seems to have set, for a number of years he has been a resident of Montreal, having a partnership in the business college there, but spent his holidays with his friends here. He leaves an aged father and mother, three brothers, all of whom are Captains on the lakes, and two sisters, who have unbounded sympathy in their sorrow. Nomks.—Rev. Mr Higley returned from St. Thotnas and vicinity last week," where he•has been taking a rest, much improved in health, and officiated as usual in Trinity church on Sunday. J. B. Selly left for Toronto on Monday morning. Captain Duncan Buie arriv- ed home last week, having been callegl by the serious illness of his brother wlib has since died. Mrs A. McKellar re- turned. home on Friday night, having spent the summer with her sister in Carson City, Mich. Mrs Graham is visiting friends in the Queen City at present. J. S. McKinnon is in Toron- to this weekbuying goods. Two severe thunder storms passed over here lately, one on Sunday night accompanied by a gale, no damage done. Miss Mc- Quarrie and Mrs Dunbar spent Sunday with friends in Ripley. Mrs D.oBuie and children, who spent the summer with friends here, returned to her home in Chicago last week. 'Messrs Sims and Somers are among the many who are taking in the sights in Toronto this week. Mrs Dugald McKellar left on Tuesday to visit friends in Strathroy. Miss M. Taylor left for Toronto on Tuesday to be absent for a few days. M. Jessop & Co.•will open up in the stand recently oteupied by Jessop & McElroy, in boots and shoes, about the 15th. Mr McNally has settled in his new house, on Dinsley street, this week. Mrs A. Tierney is visiting friends i.n-Brampton at,present. Mr G. E. Tanner's residence is very Mater—MT? improved, by repainting. M Gosman, of Woodstock, and - A. McDowel, of Hamilton, old Blyth boys, are visiting in town, having made the trip on their wheels. Mr Chamberlain has removed from the store to his house on Dinsley street. Miss C. Moffatt visited. friends in Wroxeter last week. Frank Buggin left on Tuesday for Philadelphia to pursue his studies at a school of Den- tistry there. Mrs McGill and children, of Chicago, were the guests of Mrs Mc- Quarrie on Wednesday. Mr Parmen- ters residence is fast nearing comple- tion. Mr Adams, Montreal, is here at- tending the obsequies of the late Hector Buie. The friends of Mr and Mrs Sher- lock, who visited here a short time ago, will be sorry to learn Mr Sherlock was taken down on his arrival home in Winnipeg, with typhoid fever. Mr and Mrs Richmond are taking in the Toronto fair this week. The Bainton Bros., tanners, have begun opperations, and it is said will shortly open an es- tablishment for the manufacture of gloves and nuts. Rev. Mr Buggin makes a visit to the General Conference this week; Mr Stevens, of Clinton, will take his work on Sunday morning and Mr Jenkins in the evening. Blyth fair, deservidly popular, promises to he a greater success than ever, this year takes place on the 10th and llth of Oct. Miss Dodds, Watford, is the guest of her sister, Mrs F. W. Tanner at present. Mrs C. E. Tanner and children returned 'on Sunday from a pleasant visit with friends in Sarnia. Miss Dickson, of Seaforth, is the guest of her brother this week.' Miss Annie Hamilton is at- tending the Model School, Clinton. A. S. Dickson was in Seaforth on Thurs- day last. Dr. Turnbull, Clinton, was in town this week. Miss Bentley is spending a few days in Wingham. Mr D. B. McKinnon was iii Serrforth last week. Mr C. Hamiltoredis osed of the estate of the late Mrs Greenan, on Saturday by auction, Mrs James Barr was the purchaser of the pro erty on King street, paying therefor 8280. Hippen Occasional Correspondent. LITERARY MEETING. — The young people of Kippen and vicinity purpose holding a meeting in the public hall on Friday evening, Sept. 21st, to organize a literary society. As a society of this kind is always of mutual benefit to all concerned, and promotes deeper inter- est in subjects of the clay, as well as drawing together the young people in stronger bonds of friendship, we hope for agood turnout of all interested, and we safely predict that thetyming peo- ple will all he there. Harlock. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Geo. Patterson and the former's sister, Mrs Coltsop , of Toronto, and Miss Allen, are visiting friends at Bayfield. iThe hay presses are going their usual rounds again. Beautiful and refreshing rains are making the pastures look green again, the fields being nearly burnt up awhile ago. Miss Olive McGregor, of Harlock school, is attending the Seaforth Col- legiate Institute; we wish her success. George and Rob are at present engaged in fi'al,ing, and report success. Morris BARN BURNED, -.-A barn oft the let concession of Morins, otvltet by Mr Shalt,• was struck by lightning OnFri- day night, and totally destroyed, With all its 'contents, - Lo1mesvil1e. EPWORTH LEAGUE.--Atthe meeting of the Epworth League, last Monday, night, the officers who have been serv- ing were elected to hold the same dur- ing the remaining half of the year, with the exception of the Secretary, who resigned. VIsiTORs TO THE INDUSTRIAL FAIIr, —The following are visitors this week to the Toronto Fair: Re E. A. Fear and family, ,Mr Wen and Miss Etta Murch, Messrs A. J. Courtice, Alf Teb- butt. John Tebbutt, D. Burne and Geo. Laithwaite. A Humunt..-Mr Mulholland, our blacksmith, is a hustler to work, and no doubt about It. In -the last three months he has hardly left home to go anywhere but to work, and during the summer has set about 250 tires; this is a pretty good, record. CHURCH.—Rev B. A. Eear took fqr hie subject, last Sunday evening, . "The sale of the birthright' from which he drew many practical thoughts. • Our pastor returned on Wednesday night from the fair, and intends during the week to visit the General Conference, now going on in Londcn. In his ab- sence, next Sunday, his work on the different appointments will be supplied. He announces for a subject on Sunday evening, Sept. 23, "How to make mo- ney." WocoSE FAULT WAS ITP—Things do not always run smoothly when two are of the same mind. Such was the case the other evening, when to of our neigh- bors went to town, and at coming- ho;ne time each thought the other had gone home with the rig, but so far we have not learned which one walked back. They have learned, however, that it is nojo(ke}to walk three or four miles, when each might have shared (h)cgf of the rig to rife in. OPEN COUNCIL.—The Royal Temp- lars' open council, held last Friday, proved quite a success. From the full house gathered, we judge that the peo- ple seem still interested in,the temper- ance movement. Although the even- ing was excessively warm, yet the best of hearing was given throughout. The speakers were Revs E. A. Fear and L. W. Diehl, besides R. Holmes; of the NEW ERA; J. E. Tom, District Coun- cillor, and J. H. Lowery. NoTEs.—Mrs Leech, of Goderich, is visiting her mother, Mrs Holmes. Mr Chas. Gravell and family spent a few days last week visiting relatives near Zurich. MasterBertiel3irks is visiting his grandparents, H. Elfords. Robt. Holmes and 1. Taylor, of Clinton,made a lying visit to the village, on Tuesday morning, on their bikes. Mr H. El- ford:has, .disposed of..tw_a of .his :horse to Messrs Wallace, of Goderich town- ship, at very good prices; they are in- tended for shipment to the Sault. • • . Bruoefield DISAPPOINTMENT, -Considerable dis- appointment is experienced here over the acceptance of the Walkerton call extended Rev. Mr Guthrie, as hopes were entertained that he would not do so and thus open up the way for his corning to Union church; however these things cannot be helped. DROPPING OFF.—A noticeable fea- ture of the Liberal convention here last week, was the absence of. many old faces, and presence of younger ones; outside of Messrs Geordie Walk- er, G. Forrest, Jas. Landsborough, Robt. Scott, John Gilmour and a few others that aright he named, the con- vention was composed of comparative- ly young men: this is not due to any lack of interest in things political, but to the stern hand of fate, which has removed the old timers; men who have fought the political battles of South Huron when the contest was close and bitter. The young men filling their places are just as enthusiastic, and will not allow the Liberal cause to suffer. NOTES.—Mr Jas. Fair, Clinton, was in the village for a short time the other evening. Business Hien report trade slightly better since harvest. The say- ing that "all roads lead to Rome" is incorrect, for we have four roads, and not one of them leads in that direction. Mr Jamieson has gone for a visit to Toronto. Mr Rose, the popular G.T.R. agent, accompanied by his sister, Miss L. Rose, are away on some holidays. John Snider is, taking a visit through the principal cities of Ontario. Mr A. Cameron, of Stanley township, is ser- iously ill in Hamilton; the wish of all is for his speedy recovery; slight hopes are at present held out for the better. Ashfield. NOTES.—We had a beautiful rain last Friday night which will do incal- culable good. Mr Edmund Andrew has gone on a visit to friends in Mani- toba; we wish him .a pleasant trip. Zion church had a narrow escape from fire last week; the neighbors had to work hard to save it. There has not been a large extent of fall wheat sown owing to the extremely dry weather. Exeter SHATTERED BY THF. STORM. -On Sunday morning about 12.30 o'clock one of the worst thunder and rain- storms of the season, accompanied by very high wind, passed over this place, partly unroofing a barn just outside the village belonging to Isaac Carling. The dwelling house of Mr John Har- ris, township of Usborne, wits struck by lightning and badly wrecked. No one was hurt. Mr Harris' son had a marrow escape, as a partition was shat- tered to pieces close to the bed he was sleeping in. • Hullett Lots of Fresh Limo at Hogsbaok Limo Kiln. R. LIVERMORE. NoTEs.--The pathmaster on the 13th con., just west from the gravel, should give his attention to a hole in the road which may cause damage. The atten- tion of the trustees of S. S. No. 8 is directed to the bad condition of the drinking water, and also the water cicoset, The new house of Mr Jatnes Shobbrook is nearly ready for nem, pation. Robert Monek boasts of a potato weighing 2* poii nds. „, O `t.: "i41"3 5i 1. Londe ,born. :P pato m.Rev ilii Paul occupied, the Metliodjst phl�pit, morni, and even- ing, 4l; % unda ., Rev Mr Ramsaywill occupy tl}e put, of Burns and nox churebes, next clpnday, STos i. Oa, Sunday' nlglit' lead a severe etornt of•wind, rain and under. Several trees in the, village an in the neighboring orchards were broken with the Violence of the wind. The apples also suffered 'very witch. , SALE.—The l�itber estate Wrce •sold last Thursday by afiction, and brought $3,550, being only about one-third of the original cost. It was secured by Mr Webb, the present occupant of Au- burn grist mill. Mr Webb is a good man, and we welcome him to our midst. GOING AWAY.—John J. Brogln, • her - nese maker, purposes going to Wing-, ham to engage in business. He is un- der the impression that our village is too small for a large business such as she purposes doing in the future. We wish him success, and hope to soon see another harness. maker come here. NOTES,—The Misses McFadyen, of �+'ullarton, sisters of the present and former teacher, are the guests of Mrs James Brown, of the 12th con. Miss Janet Hood, of Sunshine, has been visiting in this place this week. Messrs Henry, and Edmund Lear have gone on a trip up the lakes to the Soo, and are then going to visit their brother John, on the G.P.R. Richard Jackson, of Manitoba, a former re -:dent of Hul- lett, near Londesboro, passed through on the train to Wingham, on Saturday evening last; he is a delegate to the Methodist Conference at London. (Another correspondent) NOTES.—Mr Ouimette is busy in the apple and hay trade at present, having sent several car loads of hay to Patter- son, N.J. Mr J. Brunsdon and several others took in the exrcursion to Tor6n- to last Tuesday. Mr Harry Cade, who has been visiting his uncle in Hullett, for the past few months, will soon, re- turn to Liverpool, Eng., being booked through by R. B. Jeffrey, on the La- brador steamer, of the Dominion line, which boat holds the record of the fastest time between Liverpool and Montreal, Wm. Stewart Little, one off the three young men who had their backs broken four years ago last May, died on Tuesday night; the funeral will take place on Friday. Mrs J. L. Eidt has returned from Mount Clem- ens, Mich., where she had been for the benefit of her health, and we are pleas- ed to learn that it is much improved. Bayfield. PERSONAL.—T. J. Marks and Ed. R. Swarts Were among those who took in the excursion to Toronto on Wednes- day. day. Mr Brownlee and wife, of Sea- fortTi, apefirS'u da hrotheheS,-A.-- friends here. Mr F.A.Edwards leaves on Monday to act as juryman at the assizes in Goderich. DEATH.—The London Free Press of Tuesday last contained the following:— "Miss Millie Bowey, of Chicago, form- erly of Bayfield, died at Chicago on Saturday, the 8th inst. The remains were brought to this city yesterday and interred in the family plot at Birr. The deceased was an estimable young lady and had a large circle of friends in Canada, who will regret to hear of her demise." CHURCH.—On Sunday morning next the Holy sacrament will be observed, Rev. Mr McDonald in charge. During the remainder of the month a brother of Rev. Mr Hall is expected. On Sunday last both morning and evening St. Andrews church was crowded by interested congregations, in the evening many were unable to gain admittance, the occasion being the last services of Rev. W. S. Hall, who has so efficiently performed'the duties of pastor during the summer. His • practical sermons cannot have fail- ed to have made a lasting impression. NoTEs.—Mr Trott, photograper, of Seaforth, whose branch gallery here for the summer has been managed by Mr James Cameron, closed business here on Saturday. Mr E. Routledge, of St. Thomas, made a flying visit home last week. Miss Molly McAuley,. of Southampton, is spending a week with friends here. Mr Alex, Grainger has returned home from an enjoyable trip to Mackinaw. Messrs McGeouch. and Jas. Ferguson, of Seafortb, have been spending their vacation here, the guests of the Albion. Mrs Peters and family, of Seafortb, were at the Albion on Sunday last. Mr Jowett has been having his residence repaint- ed. Miss Florence England and neice, Ruby Fisher, returned home last Sat- urday after a month's visit to Mrs H. Erwin. A number of our young peo- ple had a very pleasant time at Mr Galbraith's, Goderich road, on Tues- day night. We understand that Mr Alex. Grainer purposes moving to Clinton. Prize Lists. of Bayfield Fair are out; pick out your large pumpkins, fine fruit, and get your trotter in trim; the dates are Oct. 9th and 10th. Miss M. J. - Martin, John Erwin, Charles Stewart, H. Darrat and Geo. Stanbury took in Toronto Fair this week. Mr Walker, formerly of Detroit, has com- menced business here, repairing and upholstering furniture; NMr . Walker has already done considerable work here, giving satisfaction; any one hav- ing work of this kind to do will do well to enquire at Mr Jas, Whitten's,where full information can be obtained. Goderich. NOTES.— The B'shop of Huron preached here on Sunday last. A little boy named Vivian was struck on the leg by a bicycle, breaking it. Those who failed to ,attend the concert in North street Methodist church last Tuesday evening missed a grand musi- cal treat. The reception given to Rev, A. Anderson and the students of the Collegiate Institnte and Mgdol school by the Y. P. 9. C. E.. of Knox church, was a grand success. The fact of Pat- rons Connolly arld Ginn being in Godo rich at the recentl3irmingham reception ought to be almost sufficient to pull the wool from the eyes of the Liberal Paat- rons, who believe a s'gnare-toed Gode- rich townshipConservative could change his polities afr he ad,passed forty yeai's,:of,age,r(:loderich t lgdal. i BATURI:AT MARKET DAIir AND MONTHLY FAIR. An effort ie being made to establish, a weekly market day here. In several towns no larger thaw this such a day is recognized, and becomes an import.. ant feature, both for the townspeople and those of the country. -' To -morrow Sept. 15, will be a market day, and we want to Five a few pointers that will be of service to all parties-intenes.ed:-- Butter should be offered in for pciints. awtile orcrfd', ifandd; eullyly hanl alive. , Be sure that eggs offered its'fresh, , are just as represented, Potatoes will sell either by the crag or bushel. - , Comb honey is more Likely to sell l thaniarketstrained. , though either will find a • Almost any kind of fruit will sell, but the more choice it is, the better chance of getting agood price.. Good eating apples and pears are'in ;; as much demand as cooking fruit. There are many other articles which farmers have for sale that will suggest them§elves, without mention. It will rest largely with the farmers to make market day a success. We would not advise the bringing in of too much at the first. A small load quickly sold for cash is better than a large load unsold. As soon as towns- people realize that they can buy their produce satisfact orily on a market -day, the matter of self-interest will make the, affair permanent. Let farmers and townspeople co-operate mutually to this end. It is infinitely more satisfac- tory to all parties—business men and traders --that produce should be sold in open market for cash, because farmers can then go and do their shopping on the same basis. • •. The Doherty Organ. In connection with the .Industrial Exhibition, the Toronto papers speak in the most flattering terms of the su- perb exhibit of the Doherty Organs, which they correctly describe as "artis- tic, chaste and unrivalled." The prom- inence which the town receives through the exhibit and also by means of the advertising, is of considerable impor- tance. In Saturday's Globe was a two - column advertisement calling attention to the Doherty Organs, and incident- ally bringing into notice the town in which these instruments are manu- faetured.• -our ..readerswill be pleased__ .__ to know that notwithstanding the gen- eral depression, the demand for Do- herty Organs continues, on Tnesday no less than 34 being ordered, and the mails of Wednesday brought orders for 42. Mr Doherty has a special fac- ulty for pushing business, and while other factories call in their travellers during periods of slackness, he only increases his activity, on the principle that "eternal vigilance is the price of continued success." Glad to learn of the success of each and every institu- tion that has its existence closely iden- tified with this town, we are particu- larly pleased to know of the remark- able progress of this establishment, and feel convinced that great as the past has been, the future has 'even brighter triumphs for the Doherty Organ, , THE BLESSED RAIN.—The rain, long looked for and badly needed, fell in to.rents on Friday night, greatly to the delight of suffering humanity, who have been roasting, sweltering and smothering with dust, smoke and heat for months. The dry spell now happily broken has been one of the longest on record, extending for three months, almost without a break, the few showers that fell during July and August lasting onlyl a few minutes. Cattle, pastures, gardens and farms have . suffered severely. Woods and. swamps and meadows have fallen a prey to fit'es. For weeks the sky has been obscured by smoke from the burning and the sun glowed like a ball of molten copper. The rain has clear- ed the atmosphere; the sky is more visible; tli .sun shines brilliantly; the dust has departed, and a repetition of the much needed showers will soon restore the verdue to the fields and bring food and drink to the parched and famished cattle. Never was the .blessing of rain more forcibly felt in this section than at the present time. It is in good time for turnips and other roots, especially Swedes, as they make most of their growth during the cold nights of October and November. It is also timely for fall wheat prepara- tion, as without this moisture no land could be prepared; and besides this, it was useless to soW whilst the land was in such an arid condition as without some rain there would have been no germination of the seed. NEWSPAPER DOINGS. — The first number of the Hensall Observer under its • new management appeared last week; it is a very creditable issue, and shows that its owners have a gond nose for news; to insure its success the business men of Hensall should give it a generous supe t, as that is the only way to establiss,, an under- taking of this kind. Tfth Mildway Gazette, published by J. W. Green, son-in-law of Mr Croll, of town, an- nounces a change of proprietors; we do not know what Mr Green purposes do- ing. Last week's issue of the Blyth Standard was the first under the man- agensent of Mr Bradwin; he is not go- ing to let the grass grow under bis feet, and will keep tip the standard of excellence already reached. We see it mentioned that Mr Brown, of Eteter Public School, has been engaged tc take editorial control of the Uobonrg World at $1200 a year; that's a pretty salary fora county newspaper to pay„ The NEW Alain will be ,sent to 2 nota subscriber cribeo f .....or the ltilsMtOe Of6 the Year) ler 2Ontldab . _