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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1894-09-12, Page 1• 1'14RN4-4100 Rev **Pumas 1.A6 In £04.ne' e. o INDSPIINDON3' IN .4LL TR,INQS—NAUTItLL IN NQTIXINQ A. M, sorne, neltgar arid Owlge;r OL,, XVI CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. SEPTE BER 12, 1894 WHOLE NO, 8% est Brands of Ales, Port- ers, Lager, &o --AT--.— The Clinton Liquor Store. Pilgrim's Ginger Ale and all Other goods suitable for the heated term. _W_ RITJ.R, Liquor Merchant. County Currency. Labor day was not generally observ- ed in Win h g am Why not? Water is so scarce at Petrolia that it is sold at three cents a pail. Wm. Swaffield, of Goderich, has some 'extra fine samples of tomatoes. Holr} �sville Royal Templars held an opee�ing last Friday evening. Miss -AO Stanley has returned to Heernesyille after a pleasant visit. The Wingham Advance ;says the Mitchell lacrosse team are "sluggers." Labor day passed off very quietly in Wroxeter. The Atwood Bee says the ° Elma show, ou the 2nd inst., will be the best of all. Wingham and Brussels foot ball clubs ended the game last week in a squabble. 'Fred Stanley, of Holmesville, has aecepted a situation with the Hodgens Estate of Clinton. The Thos. Johnston farm on the 17th con. of Grey, has been sold to T. Williamson. The main street sidewalks in the thriving town of Wingham are in a wretched condition. Wroxeter Mechanics' Institute Library is stored with 3,000 volmes of good reading. The Brussels Post says that rows in that town will not abate until a hotel license is cancelled. W. Grewar, of Brussels, pitched for the Clinton base ball club last Wednes- day. 'retwrence Heal, an old and respected resident of Fullerton, dropped dead the other„ day. He. was a . native of "'England. Stewart & Graham, of Brussels, are running their flouring mills night and day to keep up with the demand for the Quebec market. Revs. Smyth of Clinton and Edge of Goderich will couduct anniversary services at Holmesville on Sunday, October 7th. Bush fires in Grey have caused 2,on- siderable loss of timber, fences and crops in different parts of the town- ship during, the past few weeks. John McMillan, M. P., of Hullett•, raised this year on an average 32 bushels of wheat and 54 bushels of oats to the acre. A Wingham boy treed a squirrel and set fire to the root. It required the aid of several men to check what might eave been a disastrous fire. The Brussels athletes who took part in the Caledonian games at Mt. Forest succeeded in capturing a good share of the honors. Rev. E. V. Smith, of Grey, has been seriously ill with an attack of typhoid fever, but we me pleased to say that he is on the mend now. M. Bricker of Listowel, through the death of a relative of his wife, has re- cently come into possession of a farm of 225 acres in the township of South Norwich, near Otterville. A county constable might make him- self useful in Lower Wingham after night. Some of the boys down there are hecoining a nuisance to people • while driving by throwing stones. Talk about hard times! It must be the farmers who are building new houses or barns that are causing it; they are nearly all making improve- ments this summer. Henry Richardson, 8th con., Elina, claims to have sure remedy for the bugs. He applied it to his peas tthis year and it worked very effectual- ly. The question of dealing with black knot on alum and cherry trees has been beought prominently before Grey Township fathers in a petition present- ee asking for the appointment of an inspector. The young man Clarke, of Mitchell, who recently had his leg broke and afterward had it amputated, died last week. The case is a most sad and un- fortunate one and his young widow and little child are much to be pitied. In T. E. Cornyn's window at Wing - ham may be seen four pictures designed and executed with a steel pen by Robt. J, Galbraith, of that town. The pic- tures represents steel engravings, and are marvels of what can be done with an ordinary pen. The races held at Brussels on Sept. . rd and 4th were filled and were well tested. The attendance was small Wever, and the, Association will 'hardly clear themselves this time. The open •race was declared off owing to.the heavy track. A number of business men of Brus- sels have complained of damage done to their premises by boys and young Mien Congregating on Sabbath or in the eveurngs along the store fronts and While there defacing wood or brick work by knives or other instruments. Awnritrgs have also been interfered with. Air eirample will be made of a few If this unmanly practice is continu- ed. County Currency. Walkerton business men did not observe labor day. No rain has fallen in some of the northern districts yet. Berlin boasts a diamond that weighs five carats and is valued at $600. Principal A. H. Plummer, qt Blyth, was in Clinton last week. The Benwell swamp near Woodstock is on fire. Considerable timber has been burned. The establishment at Goderich of an incandescent lighting and electric water power system is likely to be car- ried into effect. John Gillespie, aged 80, died in the county jail last Wednesday. He was poor and helpless but not a criminal in any sense. John Carney, who removed from McKillop to Evansville 29 years ago, will again this fall remove to the old homestead. Mrs. Robert Coleman, of Seaforth, has received $3,030 from the Royal. Arcanum, the amount of a policy held byher late husband. Rev. Rural Dean Hodgens will be absent from Seaforth for a month and will conduct special services at -St. Marys, Kirkton, Lucan and Wingham. The Exeter Advocate truly says "it counts up" when delinquent subscribers are made "toe the mark" in court, Law costs money. Geo. wise and wife, of Cleveland, who were on a visit to relatives in Goderich township, have returned home. Wm. Anderson, aged over 84, died at Seaforth the other day. He moved to the town from McKillop a few years ago. The remains were interred at Hamburg. Constable Robert Symmonds, of Saltfoid, off Goderich, has had several persons before Mayor Butler and fined for driving over the bridge_faster than a walk. Adam Robertson, of Guelph, has temporarily lost the full use of his left leg. A colt kicked him Tuesday night when he told it to stand over there and now Adam is "sorry that he spoke." The new owner of the Blyth Stand- ard, in his salutatory, says "talk is cheap and promises are valuless until redeemed" and asks for a strong sup- port of the paper. The Exeter Creamery, which was closed down a few weeks ago, was put up for sale by auction on the premises on Wedgesday and was eeid, to Mr: A. Q. Robley, for the sunt of. $1,300. Chas. $town, townline east of Lis towel, broke his collar bone on Tuesday evening of last week. While climbing a rail fence his foot slipped and he fell forward snapping the collar; bone. Woodstock council has passed a by - haw regulating the limits within' which livery stables may be kept. The dis- cussion on the subject was very spirited. The Grits have circulated the report that Mr. John Beacom, of Goderich township, has decided to rent his farms. Your our correspondent has been informed that the report is false and bas been circulated for the purpose of injuring Mr. Beacom in some way. Last week Kincardine had an exciting time over a country family feud. Six ppersons were committed to stand trial for• conspiracy to shoot and burn out a neighbor, Wm: Stewart, who it is alleged seduced the daughter of Geo. Merritt. Bail was accepted. The_ 10 -months child of Mr. and Mrs. J. Garland, of Greenock, was given chloroform by Dr. Sinclair for the removal of a tumor frons its neck. When the operation was about com- pleted it was noticed that the child was (dead. ,Geo. Elphick, of Pinkerton, Bruce, bd a large cancer removed from the inside of the thigh and three from the back part of his throat. It is thought he may recover as the operation was very successful. Dr. Sinclair was the medical attendant. Two Stratford men made a bet that they could weigh down four other citi- zens. The men of substance lost, but only by four pounds. Their weight was 610 pounds. Six Sheppard broth- ers of Goderich township, some years ago brought down the scales at 1,245, and the lightest one of them weighed only about 160 pounds. We learn that two pupils from a certain country school in this county wrote on the Public School Leaving Examination, and, before learning the result, wrote also on the higher and sup- posedly more difficult examination for third class teachees. They were both plucked in the leavingexamination, but both passed for thirds. The Stratford Herald says:—Elgin Myers has dropped out of sight, the annexation organ at Toronto is long since dead, and Dan McGillicuddy has been rescued from the wreck, long to indulge, we hope, his trenchant pen against cows on Goderich streets and and other surging themes in that otherwise tranquil neighborhood. • Charles Merritt of incardine town- ship, aged 14, was committed to Walkerton goal on Sept. 3rd for shoot- ing at Wm. Stewart of the same place on the 23rd of June with intent to do bodily harm. Mr. H. P. O'Connor applied for an order for bail which was granted by Judge Barrett. His father and brother became his sureties in $1500 and he will be tried at the next Assize Court. There is likely to be trouble over the big ditch scheme in Grey owing to the action of Elma township Council and some of the ratepayers of that towri- ship and the probability is a law suit will be the result, By the course taken Grey towhship Council is handicapped in procuring the necessaryrnoney to carry on the work. Uless some amicable arrangement can be arrived at it looks like a blockade of this very Coanty Ciirrel.><cy. D. Histe, ` of Brussels, has second - growth strawberries. ' J.11, Lowery has been re-engaged to teach S. S. No. 5, Hullett, for 1895. Wm. Rutledge lost a buggy, two pigs and other valuables in the recent fire on the base line. A amblingoutfit was set in operation at Brussels the day of the races and the gamblers were given the run by the authorities. James Thuell, of Morris, entertained •a number of ethe young folk of the neighborhood in his new dwelling on Tuesday evening of last week. Tom Gibson, M. P. P., is a Liberal, not a Liberal -Conservative, consequent- ly he donated the huge sum of two dollars to the East Huron Fall Show. James Ballantyne, of Brussels, has traded his cream pony to Mr. Johnston, of Goderich, and now . has a likely 3 - year old driver instead. Labor day was not generally observ- ed as a holiday in Brussels, although the postoffice, banks and a number of the business places were closed. Thos. Gibson M. P. P. for East Huron, spent officially $119 in his election. J. T. Garrow spent nearly $5C0 in West Huron. Judging from the items last week a writer says THE NEWS -RECORD Sum- merhill correspondent "seems to be revelling in poetry." The Huron Christian Endeavor Union meeting takes place in the Rattenbury Street Methodist Church, Clinton, on October 4th and 5th. James Young, of Clinton, preached for Rev. J. Walker at Kippen on Sun- day, .the latter preaching in the Olin- Rattenbury street church. C. Runge came in contact with a circular saw at Walkerton. The hand was badly lacerated. One finger had to be amputated at the first joint and a number of stiches put in the others. For several days considerable appre- hension was felt at Walton over the spread of bush flres, and only by hard work on the part of the residents was the fiery element kept in check. The rain on Tuesday was very welcome, The barn of Mr. Jaynes Longworth, 2nd concession of McKillop, near Ir•ish- town, with all its contents, was de- stroyed by fire about eight o'clock on Tuesday night. The cause of the fire was the explosion of a lantern. The almanac makers may put Sep- •temberamong the fall months, but had it trot been so fixed the greet heat on Sunday week would have suggested the middle of summer. The thermoni- eter in the afternoon registered 99 degrees and the atmosphere felt most oppressive. Chas. Pelton, brother of R. S. Pelton of the Atwood Bee, died quite sudden- ly last Friday at his home at Innerkip. Last year he was kicked in the head by a horse, as mentioned in THE NEWS -RECORD, his skull being crushed, and for months he hovered between life snd death. Strange to say he recovered and has enjoyed fairly good health, occasionally complaining of pains in his head. His death is said to have resulted from a eke, of blood lodg- ing on the brain. Charlie was a bright, industrious young man and was uni- versally beloved. Last Friday week the . House of Refuge Committee appointed by the County Council met and decided to ask for tenders for the erection of the • proposed building. Said tenders will be received• by the Committee and they will report at the December session of -the County Council when it is expected the contract will be let. It is said that the 50 acre lot chosen as the site can be sold to -day at an advance of $10.00 per acre over the price paid for it by the County last June. This is satisfactory evidence of the value of the purchase. The published statement of the ex- penses incurred by the South Huron candidates, in the election showed that Mr. D. Weistnilier's expenses-'were:— Personal expenses $75; Printing ac- count $25; Postage account $4.32; Rent of halls $21.75; Telegraph and telephone service $4. Total $130.07. Mr. M. Y. McLean's were:—Personal expenses $51.45; Rent of Halms $52; Livery hire $43.50: Telegraphing and Telephone ser- vice $7.15; John White & Son advertis- ing $5; R. H. Collins' expenses $5; Joseph Webber's Expenses $8. Total $172.10. A meeting of the Reform Associa- tion of South Huron took place at Brucefield last Wednesday for the pur- pose of choosing a candidate to repre- sent the Liberal interest in the next Dominion election. The different municipalities of: the riding were well represented by delegates. After rou- tine business was disposed of the con- vention proceeded to the selection of a candidate. The vote was taken by ballot and resulted as follows:—Jno. Millen, M. P., 48; M. C. Cameron, 26; Thos. Fraser, 11. Mr. McMillan having received a majority of the whole vote, his nomination was made unanimous. Mr. McMillan returned thanks and the usual resolutions of confidence were passed. Reeve John Bennewies of McKillop has just returned from a month's holi- day in the Lake Superior region, principally about Houn ton, on the outh side. He visited Mr. McNamara, formerly of Leadbury and found them all well and in comfortable circumstan- ces. Mr. J. T. McNamara has risen to prominence in 'Houghton, having been appointed Deputy -Sheriff. Mr. Bennewise stopped off at Stratford on his way back and the Herald says of him :—"Mr. Bennewise is an enigma. A Conservative, he is reeve of°McK11- lop, a strong Liberal township, and he besides lives in Logan, in Perth county,; He is a handsome young man nob quite 30 and untwist'. ed. It must require at high order of merit and popularity to hold such a osition under these circumstances. important and necessary public work. ; success is always to Mr. Bennewiesi" Town Topics. Dosee FORGOT.—Monthly fair and weekly market day in Clinton on Sat- urday, Sept. 15th. RECEIVED WITH THANKS.—An old subscriber of Harriston sends THE News-REcuED three dollars for which he has our beat thahks. The amount pays to August, 189.4. COMMENCEMENT DAY.—The Clinton Town Band Under the leadershipof John T. Shunk will play at the igh School G',rounds on Friday evening, 14th inst., thg following prograwe March : De Moley� Waltz Best of All March High School Cadets Andt. and Waltz Iclylwild March ...Dominant Andt. and Waltz Rollette March Conglomeration Sere Lovers Good Night Finale. GALT 'VS. CLINTON.—The match last ,Wednesday in Clinton was won by Galt, the, score being 11 to 41. There was _a very geed attendance and keen interest manifested win the game. It was evident from the start that Galt would win, although the Clinton Club performed some good work. The fielding of the home club was certainly at fault, else the game would have been very close. The members of the Galt Club are a polite, gentlemanly lot of young men, and were well pleased with their treatment here. In the game • the members of the Clinton club were taught some practical lessons and they will no doubt profit as a re- sult. THUNDER, LIGHTNING AND FIRE.— A very severe thunder, lightning, rain and wind storm passed over Clinton and neighborhood last Friday night. The elements had full sway and the storm seemed to be at its worst about 12.30. About this time an unoccupied frame house ou Matilda street, owned by Henry Thornton, was noticed to he on fire. Whether caused from the lightning or' the work of an incendiary is not known. The fire alarm was sounded, but it was found that the brigade could not save the building and no action was taken. The pro- perty was insured for $300. Fires were .also noticed in the directions of Tuckersmith, Seaforth and Colborne, no doubt the result of the severe storm. The rain was very much needed, al- though the earth is yet quite much pat ched. WHAT , CAUSES TUBERCULOSIS.—A prominent farmer in the county of Elgin attributes the prevalence of tuberculosis to the want of proper ventilation in stables. He says that the stables or cow houses in general use on farms are so constructed that the air becomes vitiated, there being no attention paid to thorough ventila- tion. Where there is a large number of cattle confined together the heat generated from the breath of .,be ani- mals becomes intense, and should one animal be diseased, it must necessarily infect the whole herd. That cattle bept in such a warm atmosphere are touch more likely to contract pultnon. any disease than those which have a plentiful supply of fresh air seems reasonable, and farmers would do well to pay attention to the thorough ventilation of their stables. ENDnA VOR MEETING.—The Huron County Clinton Endeavor Union will 'hold its third annual convention in the Rattenbury street Methodist church, Clinton, on Thursday and Friday, October 4th and 5th. Preparations are being made to receive a large delegation of Huronites. Froin the partial list of speakers and subjects given below a successful convention is assured :—"Some aspects of Chr:: is work" will be taken by A. S. G. Ander- son, of St. Helens; "Equipment of Service" by J. A. R. Dickson, D. D., of Galt ; "Systematic Beneficence", by Rev. Jas. Anderson, Goderich ; "Every Member a Soul Winner" by W. H. Butt, Centralia ; "Possibilities and Methods of Junior Work", by Miss Washington, Clinton ; Report, of Cleve- land Convention by Miss G. M. Elder, Seaforth ; "Cares and Remedies of Doli Meetings," by Miss S. A. Acheson, Goderich ; "Reports of Committees," by Miss Matheson, Wingham, Miss M. Moore, Brussels, Miss Wilson, Hensel!, Miss McEwen and Miss Irwin, Clinton, and Miss Nellie Mills, of Lucknow. Selected addresses will also be given by Rev. J. W. Holmes, Clinton ; Rev. Jos. Edge, Goderich, and Rev. Hender- son, of Hensel!. ACCIDENT.—Sunday afternoon Miss Etta Rutledge and Mrs. W. T. White- ly started on a drive along the Gode- rich road in a two -wheeled rig behind a pony. The animal is normally gentle, but when about two miles frons town a wasp which had been hovering about the beast stung it, or from some other cause the pony went faster than its usual gait. Being closely coupled, the supposition is that the pony, in its accelerated motion, struck the cross bar of the shafts with its hind legs, and possibly irritated by the sting. of the wasp, it elevated its rear legs with such force and extended them so far that the dashboacd was smashed to pieces and one of the lady occupants of the rig kicked on the knee. Miss Rut- ledge strove to check the speed of the pony, but its very hard mouth prevent- ed the common bit effecting the desired purpose. The animal was then headed for the feriae in which process the vehicle was demolished and both occupants thrown out, Mrs. Whitely sustaining a fracture of one thigh bone, Miss Rutledge escaping with merely as rough shaking up. Had it not been for the admirable rierve and good judgment displayed by Miss Rut- ledge the results might have been more serious. Fortunatelly. Mr. W. Holland came aloe at the critical moment and brought the ladies back to town in his buggy, for which good Samaritan act he will please accept the sincere thanks of the interested parties, 1 Town Topics. To BB HANeeree--McWherrell will likely hang on Monday, October 1st. TUE BAND.—The Town Band will play on the Collegiate Institute grounds next. ,Friday evening instead of on the square on Thursday evening. This being the first annual celebration com- mencement day for the Collegiate our citizens would encourage the worthy object by turning oat. LARGE PLUMS.—The other clay Mr. E. Saville showed THE NEWS -RECORD a Pond's Seedling plum grown in his garden which weighed 3¢ ounces. Mr. Peter Oantelon, Sr., showed us a General Hand of his production which measured 7} inches in circumference -and weighed 34 ounces also. Both are the largest we believe we have seen this year. People Who Travel. Mrs. Arthur Cook is away on a visit. Mr. Bort Cook, of Flint, Mich., is here on a visit. Miss Dinnison, of Mitchell, is visiting friends in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pollacuskey, of Mitchell, spent Sunday in Clinton. • Mr. Win. Smithson arrived in Clin- ton 37 years ago yesterday. His Honor Judge Toms was in town yesterday. Mr. Chas. Young spent Labor Day at Seaforth. Mr. Arthur Knox, of Wingham, was in Clinton last Monday. Mrs. Mason, of Clinton, was visiting at William Pugh's at Bluevale for a few days. Mr. Alex. Betray, a former resident of Clinton, is home from Montreal on a visit. Mrs. -Win. Sperling, town, attended the `Lucknow Caledonian games last Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs. S. W. Perry, formerly of Clinton, have returned from their ocean voyage to Kincardine. Mr. C. C. Rauce has left Blyth and will open out a custom tailor shop in Clinton. . Mr. John and Miss Kate V. Shep- pard, town, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Steer, Goderich township. Lieut. M. D. McTaggart returned last week from a very pleasant outing at Duluth. - Mrs. John Crinninghame was last week a guest at the residence of Mr. M. Y. McLean, M. B., of Seaforth. Mr. Higgins, of Walton, has moved to Clinton and has taken up his resi- dence in one of;Mr. A. Knox's houses. Town Clerk Coats, in company with the member for the, Dominion for South Huron, visited the county town. last Monday. Miss Eya Sperling, who has com- pleted the season's work as telegraph operator at the Point Farm, off Gocle- r•ich, returned home last week. Miss Ada McBrien, who has been holidaying in town and country for a month, returned to the Queen City last Monday. Mrs. J. W, Willey has been on a. visit to Toronto'EEiiuring theast week. Mr. Chidley leases for the Queen City this week. Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Chowen, of Clin- ton, are spending a few days in town with the hatter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thorne.—Mitchell Advocate. Mr, John Kennedy and son, of Smith's Hill, spent last Sunday and Monday with his brother, Deputy - Reeve Kennedy. The gentleman was a one-time resident of Clinton, Mr. S. Smith leaves on Friday for the Canadian Northwest, where he ex- pects to purchase a train load of ex- port cattle and a good numbers of "stockers." A Bluevale correspondent says:— Miss Annie Stowe, of Goderich, is spending her holidays with her runt, Mrs. Stowe.—Mrs. Stowe spent three or four days visiting her daughter, Mrs. Saints, of Godei ich. Miss Sooner has returned to her home in Clinton after spending a week with Miss L. Dennison.—Mrs. George Roy, formerly of this town, but now of Goderich, is visiting friends in town and vicinity.—Mitchell Recorder. Ashfield. All the farmers around here will soon have their threshing done for this season. If we do not get rain soon the root crop and pasture land will be a failure in this vicinity. We had a great deal of lightning and thunder last Tuesday night but very little rain. Rev. Mr. Fairbairn, of Dungannon, held prayer meeting at the residence of Mr. John Barkley last week. During the evening he baptized three of Mr. Barkley's children. Mr. Wm. McWhinney has had a stone foundation placed under bis barn. Mr. Stothers had the job. Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Mitcheland Miss Louisa Adams, of Colborne, paid Miss Clarkson a short visit last week. Mr. James Holland has returned from his visit to his brother in the States. We are glad to be able to state that Mrs. Sam Lewis, who has been very ill, is recovering. We had a beautiful rain last Friday night which will do incalculable good. • Mr. Edmund Andrew is gone on a visit to friends in Manitoba. We wish him a pleasant trip. Zion church had a narrow escapefrom fire last week. The neighbors had to work hard tie save it. Tlie pastures and meadows have been pretty well seared with the great drought. There has not been a large eetent of fall wheat soc.n owing to the extreme- ly dry weather. Mr. George Webster has returned to Manitoba after a summer sojourn un- der the parental roof. His brother Charles went with hint from Toronto. Londesboro. Mr. W. L. Oulmette was in Termite last week. John Wall, of Wingham: epeet Sunday here. James Wbodmaa is on the amok list again, Mrs. (Dr.) Young has been very poorly, but is improving again. Lavine Brigham is at Sault Ste Marie at present. We have had some fine rains during the past week, which have checked the bush fires which were doing consider- able Flam age . Mrs. Geo. A. Newton, of Wingham, was here one day last week. Mr. Brown, harness maker, intends moving to Wingbam shortly. Rev L. G. Wood, of Wingham, prrssecl through here on Monday on his v.'aay home. A few from the neighborhood aro attending ehe Toronto fair this week. Mr. Lasliarn is putting a.stone foun dation under tip house and otherwise ••• greatly improving it and when finished he will have a nice residence. R Rev. Mr. Paul, of Brussels, preached'-,, educational sermons in the Methodist church on Sundiry. Rev. D. Ramsey, B. A., will preach', in the Presbyterian church next Sun- day. The Methodists will hold a harvest bonne ;dinner to -moi row. Dinner will be served in the temperance hall ftirorn 5 to 8 p. m. Rave. Bu gin, of Blyth, Baugh of Auburn and Holmes and Smyth of Clinton will deliver addresses in the church. The choir will furnish suitable music. Mr. Webb, of Auburn, has purchased the Londesboro rolling mill and saw- mill. He will take possession about the 10th October. The price paid was $3,550. Mr. Eiedt will take charge of the Auburn mill. 1 IThe 5. O. E. lodge meeting on Frig day night was well attended. This society offers as good benefits and as cheap and cafe an insurance as any • other society, and there is no reason why any Englishman should join another. Next meeting will he quarternight. We hope to see a good attend- ance. Miss Rachel Young has gone to Whitby to visit her aunt and uncles. Mr. Wm. Young, of Whitby town- ship, who had been visiting his brother Dr. Young, returned hotrre on Thurs- day last. C. Bainbridge and Wm: Jordan had a dispute one day last week and Jordan inflicted bodily punishment upon Bainbridge and was ordered by a Blyth magistrate to contribute $7 to the public treasury. Summerhill. The standing of the Public School here for. August is as follows: - 5th Class :—NV in n ie Thompson, Ethel- bert Mcllveen, Emily Jordan. 4th Class :—Win. Mair, Mabel Shep- pard, Elvin Laithwaite. Sr. 3rd :—Mable Heck, Frances Oakes, Annie Wright. Jr. 3rd :—Blanche McIlveen, Vinie Woodyard, John Mair. 2nd :—.lane Wright, Ernest Granger, Olive Hill. Sr. II Part :—Jessie Murphy, Eddie Ball, Ethel Huck. Jr. II Part:—Lily Edineston, Louis Johnston, Lily Butt. I Part:—Minnie Lolib, Charlotte Colbourn, Edna l3eacoui. Mr. John E. Torn I. P. S. visited the school here on Friday forenoon the 7th inst. Mr. James Mair is ill with typhoid fever. Mr. John Scarlett, P. C. M., of Lead - bury, visited L. O. L No. 923 on Monday evening last. The gentleman was in his happiest mood and it gave the brethren much happiness to have him with them. C'oiue again brother Scarlett and we'll receive you with open arms as no doubt you have been received before. Mr. Wm. J. McBrien has had achain of misfortunes during the last few years but we hope the losing of his crop on the Cottle farm is the climax and that in future he may have nothing but good fortune until he becc,nies a millionaire. eIrs. and Master Thomas Wallace, of Fingal, aro visiting friends here. The debate on "Resolved that city life is inore desirable than country life," in the f. O. G. T. lodge here at last meeting, resulted in a draw. Mr. George McCartney who has been very ill is improving. His many friends wish him many years of health- ful happiness. Messrs. henry and John Watkins and Henry Beacom attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Connolly at Holyrood on the 5th inst. Nile. Samuel Sheppard, a most esteemed and industrious young man, had his barns and contents burned by lightn- ing on Saturday morning. The full particulars has not been learned. London Road. The barn of Mr. Swinbank was: struck by lightning on Friday night last. Two cows standing in the stable - were killed at the same time, The• barn was not damaged to a very great., extent. Goderich Township. Mrs. and Miss Cargill, of Wingham, were this week the guests of Mrs. J. G. Steep. Miss Flora McDonald! of Goderich township, has been visitin relatives in the yillage of Egmondville for sonic days. se- a;