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Clinton New Era, 1894-10-26, Page 1. -PT ate{ �L1NT01 Ew RQI BRr 11914111iS,„Editor and Proprietor CLINTON, ONT., OCTOBER 26, 1894. J$1 year in advance, $1.50 when net so ,pot4 1 A Good Thi - Always sells quickly. Here's one that will be no exception to the rule. It is a line of winter weight Suitings, good service- able:goods, and neat patterns, just the thing for a business or School Suit. They are the kind of suits you have been used to paying 1$15 or $17 for, but we are going to sell them ,t $12.87 The Suit, made to your order. We're not selling them under cost or losing money on them, but if we get a chance to give you an extra bargain, we always do it. The supply is limited, some 20 odd Suits, and we can get no more when these are gone. .Z ought to be worth your while, the saving of $2 to 11¢ on your Winter's Suit Fiord Ji• HOdg ou CLINTON We have some Boys' School Flats at ,15 cents, as good as most 50c. lines. East Wawanosh. NOTES.—Mrs Walter Nicol is very poorly at present, with slight hopes for her recovery. John Coultes had an auction sale of surplus stock on Satur- day and considering the bard times stock brought good prices, the sheep going like hot cakes. William E. Scott has purchased Jno. Anderson's farm of 150 acres for $6,300, Mr Anderson keeps possession of the house and out build- ings until March, and by that time Billy hopes to have the bird secured; Mr Anderson will live retired in future. W. J. Fenwick has added a hydraulic ram to his many farm improvements. Goderich. NOTES.—The King's daughters were patronized by a large audience in the Opera house last Friday, and cleared a large sum of money that is to be used for charitable purposes. Ashfield. NOTES.—Mr Edmund Andrew has returned from an extended tour to Manitoba. A very successful Sabbath School convention was held at Hope on the Ashfield circuit last week. The farmers this beautiful weather are get- ting.a great fluantity of fall plowing done. A OTJ D THE HUB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents fled worthy of recording for publication Goderleh Township DYING.—Mrs Chas. Walters, Gode- rich township, aged 83, is thought be dying. Her husband died two weeks ago, aged 88. They had been married 65 years. BETTER.—The many friends of Reeve Cox were glad to see him out again this week, after the . very severe acci- dent through which he passed. He is not entirely over the effects of it, how- ever, but is improving all the time. BUILDING.—Mr H. Stevens states that he has the contract for the erec- tion of Mr Butler's new house on the 15th, and pot Mr Cooper. There is evidently a misunderstanding some- where, as Mr Jas. Butler signed a con- tract with the latter. BrG SALE.—The auction sale which took place on Wednesday afternoon, on the farm of Brown Marquis, was one of the best held in this township. It was conducted by Mr Carling, and almost everything sold at good prices; beinga fine day there was an unusu- ally arge crowd present. RUNAWAY.—On Tuesday evening the friends of Mr Will Rutledge got a bad scare, but as it afterwards turned out, their fears were groundless. He had driven over to Benmiller to get some grain crushed, and while loading up, the horses took fright and ran away before he could get into the rig. They carne home, not much the worse for the mishap, but as Mr Rut- ledge was not with thein, bis friends naturally got alarmedand supposed that -he had been thrown out and hurt. With the aid of lanterns they started out on a search for him, and their fears were greatly relieved when they met him on the road unharmed. Brussels. RE-ORGANIZED.—A meeting of the young Liberals was held in the Odd fellows hall on Friday evening of last week, for the purpose of re -organizing for the fall and winter. A goodly number were present, and the follow- ing officers were elected:—Hon. Pres., Dr. McDonald, M. P.; Pres., G. F. Blair; Vice Pres., J. H. Cameron; Sec., Jas. Fox; Treas., A. Cousley; Execu- tive committee, Reeve Kerr, John Mc - Bain, John Ferguson, Wm. Edgar and Alex. Strachan. A Glee club was also organized in connection, with Dr. Cavanagh as musical director. An ef- fort will be made to have Dr. McDon aid present at the next meeting, and give an address that will be of interest to every good Grit. NOTES.—Mrs Rothwell, of Bay City, Mich., is visiting her aunt, Mrs D. C. Ross. Considerable excitement has been aroused here over the recent mur- der at Listowel; a large number from scene of brutal or 'sited thework here visited on Sunday. A Presbyterial C. E. Con- vention will be heldhere on Nov. 19th, and the local societies are hard at work making arrangements. Miss Mary Austin, of Toronto, is visiting friends in town. G. F. Blair Sundayed in Goderich. J. H. Cameron and R. M. Alpine spent Sunday at the former's home in Lucknow. Rev. Dr, Moffatt, of Toronto, gave an address in Mel- ville church in the morning and in the Methodist in the evening, on the work of the "Upper Canada Tract and Book Society;” both addresses were very in- teresting and showed that the society was doing good work. There was no service in Melville church on Sunday evening, it being the communion in Knox church; Rev. Mr Hartly, of Blue - vale, preached in the latter church on that evening. Miss Clara Meadows, of London, is holidaying in town. T. A. Hawkins, "musical doc," is visiting friends at Teeswater, Port Albert and other places this ~week. Mies Lottie Hill' and Mise Lurtie.. 'erguaon were visiting at Teel/WOO' ort Sunday. Brucefleld BURGLARS. — Burglars are again making their appearanee in our village, having visited the home of Geo. Logan last Saturday evening. The seemed determined' to make entrance as they returned the second time; Mr Logan being up they deemed it advisable to retire. It would be well for all to see to their fastenings when such are about. We believe Sni and Jar are taking Sim and Ki's places as night watches. If they are as successful as the latter, they will get their reward. TEMPERANCE.—This village was fav- ored with one of the most interesting and popular temperance meetings that has been held here for some time. The meeting was held last Friday evening, under the direction and in the hall of Royal Templars of this place, and was well attended. The following took parr in the program:—Rev. Mr Hamil- ton, President, of oToronto, presided with iiiiic accepTaaraefflatties4Footer of Varna, gave a speech and a recita- tion, which were well received; Revs. Leech, of Varna, and Currin, of Hen- sall, gave very earnest and practical addresses. Mr Stoneman and daugh- ter and Mr Wren, of Hensall, render- ed some very attractive vocal music, and Mr Wallace and Miss McIntosh some very entertaining instrumental pieces. The council deserve much credit for getting up so good an enter- tainment. It is their intention to have several of these during the autumn and winter. May they have a glorious reyival and do much good in gospel temperance work. NOTES.—Rev. Mr Hamilton, of To- ronto, occupied the pulpit of Union church last Sabbath, dispensing• the communion; he also preached on the Friday and Monday; all services were largely attended; Mr Hamilton gave four powerful and touching discourses. Mr Charles Witts is now settled in the Dixon house; we feel assured this house will continue its good name un- der Mr Witts' management. Miss Jean Jamieson has accepted a situation with Mr Alex. Mustard for the winter. R. G. Simpson has placed a flne street lamp in front of his establishment, which is highly appreciated by the villagers these dark nights; a few more would be a great benefit in our village. Our cricket boys have hung up the pig containing the cricket bats, etc.; they may justly feel proud of their season's work. Messrs Chas. Wallace and Jas. McDonald united with the Templars last Monday; they will make good members. Hullett HEAVY TAXPAYERS.—Mr Thomas Neilans, the tax gatherer is now ori his rounds, and he is so happy and jovial that people almost regard it as a pleasure to pay him their taxes. Some of the heaviest ratepayers in the township are Messrs Ransford, John McMillan and Kit Dale, of the 7th, who pays this year $143.84= -the others a. somewhat, similar amount. NOTES.—Mrs John Warnock, of Sea - forth, has been visiting some of her friends in this vicinity recently. A good report of the proceedings of the district meeting of the I.O.G.T., held in Londesboro, on Oct. 6th, was given at the regular meeting of Constance Lodge, on Wednesday a ening of last week, and some suggestions were brought forward as to plans for the further advancement of the work in the future. Miss A. Tyreman, of Sea - forth, who has been visiting her bro- ther, Mr B. Tyreman, lately, bas re- turned to her home. Miss Mattie Cartwright has again returned to her position in Clinton, as one of the dress- makers at the Palace. Miss Susan Webster is visiting her brother, Mr Jas. Webster, for the benefit of her health James Webster, of Wingham spent last Sunday under the parental roof. Messrs Troop Tyreman and Carter delivered each a load of hogs to Mr ?. Steep, of Clinton, on Wednes- day of this week; Mr Steep is becom- ing one of the best buyers of this sec- tion. Hamilton Bros. sold to a New York buyer three fine horses for which they received handsome figures; good horses will always sell. Mr W. Wood- man, of Londesboro, is busy sinking a well for Mr T. Dairservice; it takes Bill to dig a well. Varna. DIED 1N MANITOBA.—Mrs John Wil- son, daughter of Mr Chas. Weekes, of Varna, died in Carberry, Man., on the 8th inst., of pluerisy, atithe age of 25 years. Mr Wilson moved with his wife to Manitoba about four years ago. She leaves a bright little boy four years of age, and a fond and devoted - husband to mourn her loss. FRATERNAL VISIT.—On Monday ev- ening last several loads of Varna Coun- cil R.T. of T. paid a fraternal visit to Brucefield Council and report a grand time; an excellent program of music, recitation, etc., was gone through, after which a very enjoyable evening was spent. The Varna folks speak very highly of the hospitality of the Brucefleld Council.: After a bountiful repast of coffee, cake and desert of can- dies, almonds, the meeting closed with God save the Queen. FIXING UP.—Mr Jas. Armstrong is embellishing the outside of one of his tenant houses occupied by Mr Mc- Bl'ain, by giving it a coat of paint, Mr Mitchell is having the same done to his dwelling and a tenant house occu- pied by Mr Johns. Mr Johnston, who lives a little west of this, has had his brick residence very much beautified by being painted outside this season. These signs of increasing wealth and improving taste are as commendable as they are enjoyable and beautiful. May they continue, multiply and nev- er cease. EDUCATIONAL.—Rev. E. A. Fear, of Holmesville, conducted the Education- al meetings on the Varna circuit last Sabbath, and rendered most valuable and acceptable service. The day was favorable and the attendance large, especially at night. Mr Fear selected his text from Prov. 9, and first clause of 2nd verse. His sermon gave evi- dence of much reading and careful thought, and was expressed in chaste and poetic language, and was beauti- fied and rendered interesting and im- pressive by appropriate illustrations. If it was a sample of his ordinary preaching, we shall not be surprised to hear of him soon receiving an invita- tion to a town or city station. ' FATAL ACCIDENT.—Our quiet little village was sadly surprised last Friday on receiving a message from Bruce - field announcing the sudden death, by accident, of Mr Laing, pinup-maker,.of this place. He left our village that day in his usual health to attend to his work, but before the sun had hid it- self from view behind the western hills, his soul had entered the eternal world. Such is the brittle thread of life; how important that we so live that sudden death will be to us sure and sudden glory. He was adjusting a pump in a ell for Mr S. McKenzie, of Tucker smith, near Brucefleld. It seems that McKenzie wanted him to leave the job until the next day, as it was getting dark, but Lang thought he would go ahead. Lang was in the well, and had the pump raised up to part a joint, and was fixing a valve; a rail had been used as a lever to bold the pump up, and some planks had been placed on the rail to hold it down; in endeavoring to remove these, a slip was made, a boy helping to hold the rail down, was thrown almost into the well, and pump and rail'slipped to the bottom, the rail evidently striking Lang on the head— as there was a big gash there—and kill- ing him instantly. He was horn in Fermanagh, Ireland, and came to Can- adain 1846, locating in East Durham; he then moved to Mornington, and six years ago came to Varna and started purup-makingg; he has four brothers and three sisters living; he was a Conset va- tive, a general favorite, good-hearted and obliging, never married, and was 57 years of age. His corpse was conveyed on Saturday to the home of his sister, Mrs Elliott, on the Babylon line. The funeral service took place on Sabbath afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Mr Armstrong, and was largely at- tended. Summerhill PROPERTY CHANGE.—Mr John Ed- meston has disposed of his house and lot to Mr David Barr; Mr Edmeston has tnoved his family to Colborne. NOTES.—Mr Hodgson and son, of Hibbert township. spent Sunday and Monday with Mr C. J. Nesbitt.' Mr W. Lowery had the misfortune to fall from an apple tree, one day last week, and received a bad shake but has recovered; the technically expressed cause of his fall is given in this week's Dews -Record. Mr Nelson Bingham hasone to the "Soo" with some horses. Rev. L. W. Diehl and wife were in the village on Monday. A cottage prayer meeting was held at the residence of Mr J. J. McLaughlin on Tuesday evening of last week. Mr Robert and Miss Flora Miller spent Sunday at Kinburn. Mr and Mrs W. Lochart, of Kinloss town- ship, were spending a few days among the latter's relatives here last week; they were on their honeymoon, and we join in wishing them a happy and prosperous married life. Constance. NOTES.—Mrs S. S. Cole returned home from Sault St. Marie last week; her sister, Mrs Taylor, accompanied her. The Methodist church is nearly completed, which will add greatly to the appearance of the village. I.O.G.T.—The delegates from here who attended the district meeting at Londesboro, on Tuesday last, ware Misses McIntosh, Schoales and Farn- ham, and Messrs Wheatley and Farn- ham. Representatives from every lodge in the district but one were pres- ent and contributed largely to the in- terest of the meeting. At the next regular meeting,of our local lodge, the delegates gave reports of the proceed- ings, and the lodge decided to adopt some of the measures proposed. In future we hope for more interesting meetings. as the members are making a stronger effort than usual to make the order a success here. thcWeb1E.Th1 Wititfor Halloo" Leeburn NOTES.—We are pleased to say that David Weise, who has been very sick for the bast two weeks with inflamma- tion, is improving nicely, and is again able to sit up a little. Mr Jas. Horton is having a neat driving shed erected near his barn; Chas. Morris and men are doing the work. The men of this neighborhood -turned out on Wednes- day to fix tip the church shed, fences, and grounds in general, which was a much needed improvement. Mr H. G. Horton, of Tor onto, is spending a few days here among relatives, viewing again the scenes of his boyhood; he travelled from Toronto to Stratford on his wheel, on Friday last, then, on ac- count of heavy rain coming on, took the train up to Goderich; he is well and hearty, and looks as if bicycling agreed with him. Mr Wm. Dixon, who has carried on the hotel business in Brucefleld for many years, has rent- ed his residence there, and is visiting friends in this vicinity at present; he will likely reside in Exeter, during the winter, with his daughter. It is not quite hallowe'en yet, but some mischief. loving persons have been playing some hokes on a bachelor in our neighbor- ood; an entrance was obtained by raising a window, and an alarm clock (which was no more than a rooster; who always slept in a tree by the win- dow) taken from his perch and put in a room upstairs,which made the alaim sound rather close next morning, to a sleepy bachelor; but George says they won't get in the window next tune. Londesboro. FARM SOLD.—Mr Robt. Howard has disposed of his splendid farm, one mile and a quarter north of the village of Blyth, to Mr H. W. Sanderson, who resides near Londesboro. TEMPLARS. — It is hoped that all members of the I.O. of G.T. lodge will he present next Tuesday evening, Oct. 30th, it being election of officers. A good time is also expected. APPLES .—Mr Powell, of Blyth, ship- ped another car load of apples thus week. It is surprising where they come from and the people in the vill- age cannot get a few to use. NOTES.—Mr John Bell, of the Man- sion House, has had his hotel re - shingled with British Columbia shin- gles. Miss McKenzie was away two and a half months not wenty-two months. IMPROVEMENT.—Mr R. G. Webb is making a good many alterations and improvements in the mi:l and also outside. He has gravelled the road and is cutting the hill so as to make it easy for his patrons to get up with their loads. He is doing quite a good business, SoCIALs.—The Methodists purpose having a series of pie sociais amongst the members to procure funds to buy a coal stove for the parsonage. The first was held at Mrs Moggridge's, on Tues- day night. The weather, however, proved unfavorable and so there were not many present. We hope for bet- ter in the future. BLYTH W. F. M. S.—The members of the Wotnen's Foreign Missionary Society of St. Andrew's church spent a plea- sant evening at the residence of Mrs J. M. Hamilton, on Friday last. The object df the sccial gathering being the presentation of a life membership certificate of the society to Mrs Mc- Lean, the pastor's wife, • CONFIRMATION.—Trinity chur ch, on Sunday evening, was crowded to the doors. Eighteandidat.es were present- ed for the right of confirmation to his Lordship the Bishop of Huron, who also occupied the pulpit, and preached, in his earnest and impressive manner, a sermon from the text, 1 John 2, 1. The large congregation listened with profound attention throughout the long service. A CLOSE CALL.—By promptness of action a serious fire was averted, on Friday evening. A large lamp hang- ing in the workshop of Moser's hard- ware,burned through the boards above, lettingthe lamp drop, the oil of which took re, and had it not been that several were there at the time, a con- flagration was inevitable, as a quanti- ty of coal and other infla'lnmable mat- ter was stored in close proximity. NOTES.—Rev Mr Fair, of Londesboro, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church, on Sunday evening, in the ab- sence of the pastor, Rev Mr Bu gin, who was in Aurora. Division Court was held in Industry Hall, here, on Monday, Judge Doyle presiding; Law- yer Campion, Goderich, attended, and several caves were disposed of. Mrs E. Young entertained her young friends pleasantly on Friday evening. Mrs Duff was the guest of Mrs Carter, last week. Mesdames Dennis and Keonig, of Brussels, were the guests of Mrs Metcalf one day last week. MissYoung and her guest, Miss Mitchell, of Toron- to, spent Sunday with friends in Sea - forth. An auction sale of real estate is advertised to take place on the 3rd of Nov., being the property of Mr J. Kelly, the Queen hotel, etc., as the proprietor desires to retire. Mr and Mrs Ashbury were at home to their friends on Tuesday evening. Mr Jas. Burgess, who some time ago received injuries through the kick of a horse, is sufficiently recovered to resume work at the Commercial. Rev Mr Paul, Brussels, is announced to preach in the Methodist church next Sunday. Dr Milne now rides a wheel, purchased from G. F. Emerson, Clinton. Mr A. Waddell, an old-time resident of Blyth, is doing business in town this week. Miss B. Taman returned to Detroit on Monday morning, after visiting friends here. West Wawanosh. ANOTHER PIONEER (ONE.— On Mons day evening last Robt. Bowers sr., Who has been in a poor state of health for some time, departed from this state of sublunaryobjects at the age of 80 years. The deceased was a pioneer of West Wawanosh. Benmiller OUR GRIST MILL.—A staff of work- men under the superintendence of John Hyslop, of Goderich, are now engaged repairing the stone work near the race and placing the mill in good order be- fore the coming winter. BENMILLER ,NURSERY. — Just now John Stewart, the proprietor of the above nursery, is busily engaged de- livering his fall stock . of trees and shrubs. His heavily laden wagon with the product of this now well- known establishment, may be seen go- ing off in all directions. CHARMING FAMILY RESIDENc±17.— Jesse Gledhill, of the woolen mill, has, during the past few weeks remodeled and much enlarged his family resi- dence. The building is situated in a cozy spot just below the hill overlook- ing the dam, and is suggestive of ease and comfort. With his usual good taste as a landscape gardener, the "Fountain Valley Cottage" promises to be the.. prettiest spot in the neigh- borhood. RESUSCITATED.—The Fountain Val- ley Association of Patrons of Industry will hold a meeting on Wednesday next, 24th inst., at their rooms in this village. The order is a thoroughly live one and under the able leadership of their indefatigable president, Thos. Gledhill, promises to he a booming in- stitution this winter. The brethren are alive to their- work and are deter- mined to help the cause of patronism in unison with other lodges over the Dominion.—Signal. Holmesville. PATRONS. — The following officers were appointed and installed for the present quarter, ending December 31st, 1894, of the Patrons of Industry, at Holmesville, viz.:—W. Sturdy, Pres.; S. A. Ferris, Vice Pres.; J. W. Yeo, Rec. Sec.; G. Tebbutt, Treas.; C. Wil- liams, Fin. Sec.; J. Ford, Minerva; H. Elford, Demetor; T. McCartney, Sen- tinel; J. Jarvis, Guide. This Lodge is in a flourishing condition, and it is said, by one who should know, to be the banner order of West Huron, All the members of Goderich township council, except one, belong to this or- der, viz., Reeve, deputy -reeve, two councillors, and the township clerk, who is nowpresident of this order, also D. A. Frrester, who has filled many responsible and honored posi- tions in Clinton, such as, mayor, etc., The last mentioned has consented to give an address at our next meeting, ou agriculture, on Noy. 1st. Dungannon INTERMENT.—On Thursday the re- mains of Mrs Jas. Nevins, who died on Tuesday evening, were intet'red in Dungannon cemetery, being escorted thither by a very large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends some of whom were from Mount Forest and Goderich. Rev. R. Fairbairn conducted the obsequies. Deceased was 36 years of age, and leaves a sorrowing husband and five children to mourn their loss. Colborne CouxcxL.—Colborne council met in the township hall, on the 20th inst., when the following accounts were or- dered to be paid :—W7Vm. Fowler, grav- eling, $13.25; Wm. J. Hamilton, in- specting, $1.50; Abner Morris, repair- ing culvert, $2.60; John Barker, repair- ing culvert, $5.50; Andrew Million, sheep killed by dogs, $2.65; Peter Mc - Ewan, lumber, $11.34; Wm. Moore, care and board of Emma Cruse, $18, John Davis, 10 weeks, $10. Adjourned to meet on the 15th of December, as per statute. F.W. MCDONAGH, Clerk. Bayfield. WEDDING.—A very pretty event took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Jas. Thomson, of the Mill road, on Wednesday evening of last week, when their third daughter, Miss Flor- ence Thomson, was united in marriage to Mr Malcolm McLeod, of Ripley, by Rev. Mr McDonald, of Varna. About thirty guests witnessed the ceremony, which was performed under a beauti- ful archway of feathery asparagus branches, ornamented with white ber- ries. The bride looked charming in a dress of golden brown sura silk, trim- med with white lace, and long veil. She was attended by her sister, Miss Violet Thomson, while the groom was waited on by his ccusin, Mr Dan Mc- Leod, of Ripley. After the ceremony a sumptuous repast was partaken of, and the rest of the evening was spent in the company of their friends. The bride was the recipient of matey beaut- iful gifts, that of the groom being a very handsome gold watch. The hap- py couple left for home the following day, followed by showers of rice and old shoes and a host of congratulations from their Bayfield friends, NOTES.—Will Jowett 'has returned from his trip to Manitoba. Miss Par- sons, of Goderich, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs Stonehouse, this week. Mile Beatrice Stonehouse is visiting Miss Violet Thomson. Mr and Mrs A. P. McLean, of the circular town, spent Sabbath in Bayfield. Little Dan McLeod,met with what might have been a very serious accident; while he and some of his companions were training his dog to draw the wagon, Dan fell off, fracturing his collar bone. We are glad to see that Mr Clark is again driving the stage, after his recent illness. Mr and Mrs Porter and child, of London, drove to Bayfield and spent, Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Jowett. Mr and Mrs J. Elliott, of Spokane Falls, Washington, are visiting relatives here. On the 23rd inst. Judge Toms presided over the Court of Revision for the village Voters' List, fourteen new names beans added. Mr Walker, a Detroit upholsterer, is carrying on an extensive business in his shop on Main St., next to Mr Thos. Oameron's harness shop. Captain Creamer fare. welled in th barracks on Sabbath ev- ening; seat pp.ing iopressively to a crowded hobs*. trio. SUICIDE IN RULLET,Z JOE. SBUI 'IELD, OF TRE SECOND O011O100rpal; sneers. a s k. , ,.1 r k At about 11,30 a'clook, on Friday morn* ing last, Joseph Brimfield, of the 2nd:dop. of Hullett—about two miles east of aliliton —was found hanging to a small apple tree, and although he had only been there a few minutes, he was dead when taken down. It was evidently a deliberate and deter, mined case of suicide, for the limb on which the deed bad been committed was ;only a little over six feet from the ground, andthe rope used was over three feet long, so that it was necessary for Bramfield to draw up his fent in order to strangle himself. As ill was, his knees almost touched the ground. The 60 acre lot on whioh he resided belongs to the Canada Company, and, owing Ohio, dissipation, he has been going behind; he was really becoming hard up, and this is supposed to have been the cause of his act....,,, A number of years ago he owned a place, farther east, on the same line, and losing it a in some manner he seemed to have lost all ;., .i . . heart, and went from bad to worse. At ; +: one time he sold a load of wheat—when • wheat was worth a good price—and going home under the influence of liquor, with a, couple of hundred dollars in his pocket he lost the money; shortly afterwards he lost a good team of horses, and a few days after a brood mare worth $250 died in foaling, • so that he lost about $1,000 within a couple of weeks, and he never was able to recover ,r himself after this. Wednesday and Thurs.. , day last he spent in town, much the worse of liquor, and when he drove home ou • Thursday night there was murder in hie ,t heart; a young fellow rode part of the way, home with bum, and Bramfield told him that when he got home he was going to;;,: chop the head off his wife and eldest boy,.4:,. and this awful threat he actually tried to parry out, chasing the wife around the house with the axe in his hand, but she got, out and away; he also tried to cut the throat of the second boy, aged about 7, scratching his face only in the attempt. There is a general air of shiftlessness around the place, though the house is clean and evidently got the careful attention of Mrs Bramfield, but it boasts of very little furniture. It was decided by Coroner Shaw, of Clinton, to held an inquest, so a jury was empanelled on Saturday, composed as fol• lows:—Jas. Walkinshaw, G. Pope, W. G. Pope, E. Briokenden, H. Freeman, Chas. Peacock, S. Brown, R. Brown, W. Miller, Jas.,Miller, Thos. Biggin and J. McKnight. Jas. Walkinshaw was chosen as foreman. The body was viewed by the jurors, a black mark about the throat indicating where the rope had done its work. MRS BRAMFIELD was the first witness palled. She testified that when her hus- band name home Thursday night he was very wild; it was as much as he could do to walk;` he caught her by the hair and said, "I'll commit slaughter;" she remonstrated with him and Le let her go, but afteywardal chased her around the•itieve with"the axe; her little boy opened the door, and she, made her escape; tb'e'chfldroa wad sireWalir- to the barn, and her husband called for her to come back, saying be would not be alive another night; Bramfield then went to sleep in the hay mow, and she came back into the house; during the night he name in and again threatened to kill her, but on being told that a neighbor's boy was in the house he let her alone. In the morning she de- tected him making a couple of attempts to take his life, once with a piece of wire, in which he had fixed a noose, and also with a razor, which, he claimed, he wanted to remove a sliver with. Her husband sent her to town for some groceries, much against her wish, as she had a fear some- thing might happen, but as he promised to look after the children, she went. He never told her he would hang himself, but from what she saw was afraid he would, and it was while she was away that he did. DR. Tugs uan gave evidence as to cause of death, which was strangulation; he had measured the distance from the ground to the limb, and was satisfied deceased could hang himself in a few minutes, by drawing up his feet; the neck was not broken; he did not think deceased could have been re- suucitated. LACK KENNEDY testified that he had driv- en past the place at about 10.30, and saw Bramfield alive; he was then filling his pipe. JOHN NoRLE, the next witness, was the fires to arrive on the scene after the act had been committed; Bramfield's son had ren over and told him his father had hung himself. Noble called his unole and to- gether they came over; Bramfield'„ knees were near the ground; thought at first he was alive, and may have gasped after they took him down; opened Bramfield's vest and tried to revive him; saw Bramfield the night before; he was intoxicated; told me, "if anything happened before morning I needn't be surprised, as he was going to cut the head off the woman and the eldest boy, and then bang himself on a sour apple tree." Taos. NDRLE corroborated in the main the evidence of his nephew. JOHNNY BRAMIrIELD, aged about 7, testis fled that his Pa had told him "he was going to hang himself, and he'd be dead before Ma got back." I saw him going from the stable with a rope in his hand, and he gave me a quarter to go in the house; he wanted me to go away; he � scratched my face while trying to out my throat with a razor. MRs NELsorr GLEW and Mils M, Gam also gave evidence, but it related only to their being called in after his •aeath. Geo. SAGE testified that about 22 years ago Bramfield made three separate at.. tempts to hang himself in one night, he '4 being one of those who had on each owes.' sion rescued him. This was alle th evidence, find after con sideration the jury returned a verdict that. the deceased had committed suicide, while':' of unsound mind, caused by drinking. The body was interred in Clinton cemetery on Sunday. Z MOrt THS FREE We -will send the NEW ERA to new' subscribers, from this date to the Tse of Jan 1 .898 for the e sum of >$1 Caapi►.. We will send it to any part of Canada or the United States for thin u ser face and get the balance ,of the,*oar Por tlothinjg. • A