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CLINTON
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`v.WEwHOUSE.—The fine brick house
erected on the gravel road, for Mr T.
Fear, under contract of Cooper & Mc-
Kenzie, Clinton, is rapidly approach-
ing completion and will soon be ready
for occupancy. It is a building that
reflects credit upon all who have help-
ed in its erection, and we hope Mr and
Mrs Fear may long he spared to en-
joy it comforts.
NOTES.—Mr Wm. Hiles is putting
up a new house for the accommodation
of hired men, hand Mr John Medd has
engaged with him for next summer.
Mr Alfred Cole, who has been on the
sick list for some time, is recovering.
The other day Miss Bella Webster was
stricken down with paralysis, we are
pleased to learn, however, that she is
now much better. Nearly all the
farmers have thrashed in this lo-
cality and seeding is nearly over.—
BARNS.—Mr Matt. Mains seems to
follow close on the heels of a fire, and
where one destroys he re-creates. The
Mason hotel stables, in ,Clinton, de-
stroyed by fire, he rebuilt, When Mr
Allen, of Colborne, lost his barn by
fire, Mr Mains erected another; Mr
Snell, near Kinburn, lost his barn and
Mr Mains gave him a new one, and a
few weeks ago Mr Hugh Ross, of this
township, bed the misfortune to get
his barn burnt, and here, too, one will
be re -erected by Mr Mains. The two
seem to go together, but not of ne-
cessity.
• West Wawanosh.
FOOTBALL.—A number of our foot-
ball team went to Auburn last Friday
evening, where a match was played,
which resulted in a tie. We are in-
formed that after the game started
Auburn took on a couple of fresh play-
ers, which caused the above result,
However, a return match is expected
on Wednesday of next week.
NoTEs.—Mrs Taylor returned, on
Monday, after an enjoyable trip to
Toronto. Miss Ploughman, of St.
Augustine, is visiting friends in this
locality. Mr John Wilson, of Auburn,
visited friends on the 8th one day last
week. Mr John Moss has returned
from Toronto, where he was undergo-
ing a medical operation on his eyes.
Mr McClean, after completing Mr
Ross' barn, moved to Whitechurch
last Sunday. Jas. Moreland, of Nile,
accompanied by two friends from
Chicago, was visiting friends around
here last week. Mr and Mrs Scrimg-
eour have returned from a visit to the
lady's sister in Ripley. Mr Elliott, of
Goderich township, spent last Sunday
with Mr Mills. T.G. Allan, of For-
dyce, spent a few days last week with
friends near here. Mr and Mrs Cullis,
of Auburn, were visiting Mr Kicking -
bottom last week. E. Jones and A.
Thome were the guests of friends here
fact Sunday.
Ashfield.
NOTES.—The farmers are through
seeding their failwheat, there is not a
large acreage sown. Zidn church is
undergoing considerable repairs this
season, which are very much needed.
There will be a Sabbath School con-
vention on the Ashfleld circuit on the
27th inst., at Hackett's church. Mr
W. Stother's, township clerk, young-
„ est child was buried at, Zion a few days
ago. The corn and root crop have
made considerable progress since the
rains,
ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor.
CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBEi 120 , 1895
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Varna.
PIcNIc.—Our public school picnic, to
Bayfield, last Saturday, was a gratify-
ing success. The day was fine, not too
cold, as was feared at this late season
of the year. The Royal Templars of
Temperance of Brucefield, Varna, and
some from Kippen were out in good
force, which added to the interest of
the crowd. A very enjoyable day was
spent in boating on the river.
ACCIDENTS.—Mr Alex. McConnell,
while drawing in a load of peas, left
his team tied with the lines, to drive
away some colts; the team broke away
and ran for the barn, and one of the
horses was so badly crushed against a
post that it had to, be killed. Mr A.
Dunkin and family were „driving to
Seaforth, when the front spring of the
cart in which the boys rode gave way,
and the box fell to the ground, catch-
ing one of the boy's feet; the horse,
however was soon stopped, thus avoid-
ing what might have been a very seri-
ous accident.
CHURCH.—Revs Mr McDonald and
Mr Acheson, of Kippen, exchanged
pulpits last Sunday; the latter deliver-
ing a very excellent discourse on home
and foreign missions. The harvest
home services were held in the Eng-
lish church last Sunday, and a good
congregation was in attendance. An-
niversary services of Varna Methodist
church will be held Sept. 29.30; sermons
will be preached on Sunday by Rev W.
Andrews, of Holmesville, and a public
tea will be held on Monday evening,
to be addressed by Revs Ferrier, An-
drews, McDonald and Bond. -
NOTES.—Mrs Wm. McIntosh and Mrs
A. Rogerson, of Constance, were visit-
ors at the Methodist parsonage last
week. A number of the citizens of the
village and surrounding community
are taking in the Western exhibition.
Mrs Armstrong has returned ifome
from the Toronto Fair. Mr and Mrs
Wanless spent a few days last week
visiting friends at the Grand Bend.
Mr Tom Johns returned from Toron-
to, and says it was a very fine show.
Mr George Stephenson and wife, from
Marlette, Mich., are visiting friends
here. Mr E. Wanless and Miss L.
Wanless are visiting friends at Exe-
ter. Picnic at Bayfield was a grand
success, the day being fine, though a
little cool. Roots and vegetables are a
fine crop; Mr T. Keyes has a pumpkin
measuring 58 inches around and sever-
al over 50, also a turnip over 30 inches
aron;id. Several have been on the
hunting expedition this week and shot
several partridges and black squirrels.
Messrs Cairns and Reid have been on
the sick list, but we are glad to know
they are rallying again. Our town is
still increasing in population, it shall
surely soon be incorporated, while Mr
Frank Keyes feels himself two feet
taller in being presented as ith a young
son.
Londesboro.
WATER FAMINE.—We have at the
present time a water famine, as more
than two-thirds of the wells are dry or
nearly so.
RETURNED.—On Tuesday evening
Mr John Lasham returned from Mani-
toba, being away only two weeks. On
Wednesday Miss Johnston, teacher of
S. S. No. 8, returned and resumed
work on Thursday morning; she had
been laid up since the holidays.
Sim—Dr Agnew went home to Bel -
grave, on Monday, as he did not feel
well enough to attend to other sick
people. He has not returned yet (Wed-
nesday) but it is hoped he will soon be
better. Alfred Cole(who was hurt ata
barn) is very poorly, and is confined to
bed.
NoTEs.—On Sunday the atmosphere
was so chilly that there were fires in
the churches in the evening. Mr R. 1
Bowcock has let the contract for a
stable. Mr Geo. Wood, west of the 9
village, died on Monday evening; he a
had been ailing for a long time. Geo.
Eno's sale came off on Monday; it was
well attended; everything was sold,
but prices were mostly very low. Mr
Geo. Johnston has imported from
Woodstock a fine Berkshire pig; it
was a prize winner at Toronto. Lon-
don fair has been well patronized from
this place. Large numbers are taking
in the Western Fair this week. The
Misses Vanbridge have again resumed
work with Hodgens Bros., Clinton.
Misses E. Adams and M. Bell have re-
sumed their studies at the High School
again. Mr R. B. Jeffrey and family
spent Sunday in Goderich.
(Received too late for last week(
Brucefield
NOTES.—Mrs John Rattenbury, who,
had a paralytic stroke a week ago. has
somewhat recovered, although her
speech has not returned to her; as she
is over eighty, her recovery can hard-
ly be looked for. Miss Goodie Marks
and Master John Rattenbury have re-
turned from Toronto. Misses Florence
and Helen Chrysler visited at Toronto
and Hamilton last week. Mr i colt
has been dealing in peaches lately.
Mrs Hill, of Egmondville, spent Sun-
day Last in our village. Mrs Fraser, of
Shakespeare,Ivisited last week at the
home of Mrs P. McTavish. Mrs P.
Campbell, of Stanley, returned .last
week from visiting at the home of her
daughter, Mrs John Moffat, of Moose -
jaw, Man.; she reports splendid cro ie
in that neighborhood. Miss K. McKen-
zie, of Lucknow, is visiting at the
home of Mrs Baird. On Tuesday night
the large barns of Mr W. Fothering-
ham, near here, were struck by light-
ning and destroyed, with their con-
tents; his loss will be heavy.
(Another correspondent)
NOTES,—Mr R. G. Simpson is once
more able to attend to business. Mr
A. Mustard took in a pailful of pota-
toes the other day, which contained
four weighing upwards of 16 pounds.
Our butchers dressed another beef,
the other evening, in less than four-
teen minutes. Our town was lit up
with electric light on Tuesday evening.
OBITUARY.—Forty-seven yearsand
six months ago the soul of Jas. Turner
was ushered into this world, and on
Monday, at 2p.m., it passed to "Where
beyond these voices there is peace."
Mr Turner was of Irish descent, was
born and reared on the Parr line of
Stanley, but for a number of years
kept the corner hotel of our village.
In the spring of 1887, preferring a
quieter life, he moved to his fine farm
adjoining our village. He was a Ivan
of genial disposition, a good neighbor,
and a friend to all. He leaves a wife,
two sons and one daughter to mourn
the loss of a loving husband and a
kind father. His eldest son, George,
a youth of high moral character, .will
now have the heavy charge of looking
after three farms.
ROYAL TEMPLARS PICNIC.—
"Hurrah for the picnic party
With victuals on the ground;
Bugs in the butter, ants in the cream
And "skittles" a -buzzing around."
Saturday last was the red letter (kw in
the history of:our local Temperance so-
cieties; when the Royal Templars of
Brucefield and Varna, together with a
number of invited "Loyal Tipplers"
from the same places, picniced at Bay-
fleld. The day was all that could be
desired, fine and cool, and at an early
hour the rigs began to flock into that
somewhat noted summer resort—
little difficulty being experienced with
the railway trains or electric cars.
Bayfield, though locally noted -as a
Watering place, is chiefly famous on
account of its wonderful productions,
which consist principally of fish, ducks,
geese and "up -right" hens. It con-
tains a large number of excellent hotels
with obliging hosts and hostesses, and
almost as many fine private houses.
It has also one plank sidewalk, of
which its citizens are justly proud, as
it denotes the beginning of an era of
prosperity never before known. This is
doubtless destined to become as re-
nowned as the famous "Lover's Lane"
of Ottawa. Though considerable time
was spent "way up on the mountain
top tip top" enjoying the good things
the lady members of the lodge had
prepared, yet the day was principally
devoted to boating. On the river you
may go rowing, and,but for the num-
erous snags, in the shape of logs,
stumps, stones, sand -bars, etc., you
might fancy yourself on "Peter's
Creek." In fact in one way it is super -
or, as in the latter there is simply wa-
ter, whilst in the former there are large
uantities of various other ingredients;
11 of which are, likely, as conducive
to health as they are to pleasure. On
the river is a steam yacht, which one
of the Bayflelders, in anything but a
pleasant tone of voice, told us to step
rocking. We finally got even with
him, when, having stuck fast by run-
ning his boat on a boulder in the river,
we all shouted "Don't rock that boat,"
and one of the fair sex sang "I don't
want to play in your yard, etc.;" other
popular songs were sung, butselections
from the Endeavor Hymnal seemed to
be the favorites. Considerable time
was spent on the lake, which affords
excellent facilities for boating, but is
limited in size. Some time after Old
Sol had softly sank to rest, taking
with it its golden drawbridge, the
Templars took their departure home-
wards, more than ever wedded to their
temperance principles.
FARM CHANGES.—Mr E.J. Crawford
gave up Mrs Longman's farm and it
was rented the same day to Mrs Mog-
gridge. Mr Crawford is to move to
the Moore farm, on the 13th con., in
the spring.
AT THE FAIR. — Mr A. Woodman
left on Saturday morning to attend
the Toronto Fair. He spent a few
days with Mr Wm. Heal at Sheridan,
and then went into the city. Mr W.
H. Whitely started on Monday morn-
ing for the fair.
ENTERTAINMENT. — The Sunflower
social and entertainment, under the
auspices of the North Star Lode, last
Friday evening, was not financially a
success, but otherways it was very
good. Although the admission fee
was low, there was quite a number
availed themselves of a free hearing
outside the hall at the windows, and
when the audience rose to sing God
save the Queen there was quite a
scamper. There was only one person
dressed in male attire in the company,
and he was not small of physical pro-
portion either; we will not say where
he was small.
Belgrave
NOTES.—Mrs Tufts has receive a
leave of absence from the post o ce
till Nov. lst, owing to ill health; s e is
also having a furnace placed in her
store.
Auburn.
WEDDIr' o.—A very pretty wedding
took place at the residence of Mr John
Hoare, Elm Grove farm, near Auburn,
on Wednesday, Sept. 11th, when his
sister, Miss Lucy, was united in mar-
riage to Mr W. A. Killouggh of Brus-
sels. The bride was tastefully dressed
in blue silk, with veil and flowers.
She was attended by her nieces, Miss
Ella Tyndall and the Misses Carr, while
the groom was sustained by his bro-
ther, The ceremony was performed
by Rev Mr Baugh. The nunierous
presents showed the excellent taste of
their many friends present from Blyth,
Brussels, Exeter, Clinton and Auburn,
who wish them every happiness in
their new home. The happy pair took
a trip south, and when they return
will settle down about two and a half
miles north-east of Brussels.
Westfield
ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary of
the Methodist church, at Donnybrook,
on the 8th and Oth, was a grand suc-
ce Revs. Messrs Becker and Wal -
win rendered excellent service, and
wer much appreciated. The proceeds
of the Sunday collections and Mon-
day's tea was $54.
Summer 111.
NoTEs.—Mr G. M. Kitty paid a visit I
to Westfield last week. Mr and Mrs
Proctor, of Holmesville, paid a visit to
their daughter, Mrs Lowery, on Mon-
day. Rev. Mr Stout was calling on
his parishioners here on Tuesday. Mr
Geo. Hill is recovering as quickly as
can be expected. Mrs Downs has been
away lately attending the exhibition
at Toronto.
Goderich Township
PERSONAL.—Misses Katie and Fran-
ces Richardson have gone on an ex-
tended vieit to friends in Brooklyn
and New Vork.
FARM RENTED.—The arrangement
which Mr W. Lobb had made to rent
the Elliott farm on the 4th con., hav-
ing fallen through, he has rented Mr
John Torrance's.farm, on -the 5th, for-
a term of five years, at a rental of $175
a year. Mr Torrance will find Mr
Lobb to be an excellent tenant.
Stanley
RETURNED.—Mr-And Mrs John Gil-
mour returned from their trip to the
west on Wednesday. They went as
-far west as Moosejaw; at this point the
crops are only a fair average, but
around the Portage, and other points,
the crops are unusually good. In some
way or other Mr Gilmour happened to
poison one of his hands, and it settled
in the knuckle of the third finger, form-
ing the sa9ne as a felon; he had it
treated in Winnipeg, but it was not
until he reached Clinton that he got it
treated and dressed to his satisfaction.
IST AND 2ND CON. NoTEs.—Mrs P.
Campbell has returned from the N. W.
and Manitoba; crops are very good this
year in: these districts. Miss Kate Mc-
Kenzie, from Lucknow, is at present
with her uncle Mr Walter Moffatt.
Mr Duncan McCowan, Wm Sullivan,'
D. Campbell, and John Baird have at-
tended the London Show this week.
Mr McBurnie, of Turnberry, made a
short visit to friends in Stanley while
on his way to Goderich to .act as a
juryman. Mrs Dass, of Ailsa Craig, is
visiting at Mr D. Ross's in Stanley.
Mr Jas McFarlane, and wife, and
daughter Isabella, and Mr H. Steep,
and 111r C. Ross went to the Western
Fair on Wednesday. Mr Stewart, of
Stratford, was visiting this week at Mr
McTavish's. The barn of Mr Gilbert
McDonald. at the lower end of the 2nd,
was burned on Tuesday night, together
with this season's crops.
NOTES.—MrsWm. Murdock returned
home last week from Detroit, where
she was visiting relatives. The trial
between Mrs Halliday and Stanley
council will take place in Sarpia next
week; Mr Garrow, of Goderich, lately
visited the place where Mrs Halliday
was thrown, and had a number of
views taken of it, by a photographer;
the trial has proved an expensive one
already. Mrs J. Cuminn and Mrs A.
Thompson last week visited at the
home of Mrs Heinor, of Georgetown.—
Mr Walter Moffat, though slightly
improved in health, has still little
chances of recovery. Messrs Frank
and John Scott have partially recover-
ed from their attack of rheumatism,
and are thinking of going to the Pres-
ton mineral wells with the view of
effecting a complete recovery. The
youngest child of Mr Robt. Pearson,
which has been dangerously ill, has re-
covered. Mr Stewart, from near
Stratford, is at the presesnt time visit-
ing/rip/ids in our vicinity.
Leeburn.
TEAMEETINCI.—A teameeting will be
held in the Presbyterian church on
the 20th of September. The Nile choir
is expected to furnish music, and the
following speakers are expected to be
present:—Rev. R. Henderson, of Au-
burn; Rev. A. Craw; Rev. Mr Pring, of
Nile; Rev. M. McKay, of Goderich.
DEATH.—Many of the residents here
attended the funeral of the youngest
child of Mr and Mrs Wm. Bogie, near
Sheppardton. It was called to that
happy band at the age of one year and
six months, reminding us that the
young may die and the old may die.
Mr and Mrs Bogie have the sympathy
of the entire neighborhood in their sad
bereavement.
PERSONAL. — Rev. Jas. Hamilton,
who has been with us for the last six
weeks, was called home, on Saturday,
by a telegram, announcing the illness
of his child; we are pleased that, al-
though it was a good deal of incon-
venience to himself, he returned on
the late train in order to take the ser-
vices next day; we hope to hear of the
child's speedy recovery, although the
hope was slight. Rev. A. Craw, a re-
cent graduate of Knox college, will
conduct the services for the two fol-
lowing Sundays. Miss Kirkpatrick,
of Kincardine, is the guest of her cous-
in, Miss Kate Kirkpatrick. Master
Alex. Clutton spent last week with
with cousins in Stratford. Mr Clasen
Clutton visited relatives here last
week. Mr John Clutton returned
home, on Saturday, from his trip to
Toronto, Hamilton and other places.
Seaforth.
MURDER SCARE.—Seaforth has been
all agog for some days past over a sto-
ry that came to town to the effect that
a farmer living back of Dublin, be-
tween McKillop and Logan townships
had killed a female employe of his and
buried her with unseeming haste, with-
out even providing her with a coffin.
The first information to the public was
conveyed through the Seaforth Sun of
last week in a short paragraph. Since
then county constables and a detective
from Toronto have been at work on
the case, and what at first appeared to
be a blood -curdling affair has dwindled
down. The corpse was disinterred and
doctors examined it. One of the med-
ical men says the woman died of con-
sumption, and another that heart dis-
ease was the cause of death, The po-
lice, it is said, are suspicious that all is
not right, and are still working on the
case, thong, o arrests have been
made. It h een learned that the
woman was , in a coffin, but that
only two per ons were present at the
burial. The suspected man is Joseph
McKay, a bachelor farmer, and the
woman's name is Davenport. The
death occurred about two weeks ago.
Tuckersmith.
NOTES. —Mrs Jas, Nott, of the Lon-
don road, is now the owner of the farm
on which he is residing; he has been
the tenant for a good many years.
LEAGUE.—Mrs T. Livingstone, nee
Miss Townsend, conducted a very in-
teresting League ser vice on • Sunday
evening. Subject,j"Healing of the
lepers. Next unday evening the re-
port of the Myth convention will be
given by the delegates.
CHURCH MATTERS.—Rev, W. Mill -
son preached a very impressive sermon
on Sunday last from the words "Pre-
pare to meet thy God.'.' Miss Hattie
Dodd, our popular school teacher, has
accepted the position of organist in
Turner's church; Mr Newton Crich
having resigned, as he intends to leave
for Toronto in -a short time.
PERSONAL.—Mr Charlie Willis, of
Seaforth,spent Sunday with friends
here. iss Sarah Turner, of Clinton,
is visiting here. Miss Edith Walters,
of Exeter, is visiting her sister, Mrs
Plewes. Mr Newton Crich spent last
Sunday at Hensall. Miss Annie Car-
nochan, of Egmondville, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs S. Johns.
SURPRISE PA. TRY AND PRi+.SENTA-
TION.—A pleasant time was spent at
the residence of Mr Frank Crich, on
Wednesday evening of last week, when
a large number of the choir and con-
gregation of Turner's church surprised
Mr Newton Crich at bis home, and
presented him with a complimentary
Address and a well-filled purse, as
marks of esteem to a worthy young
man, and in recognition of his ser-
vices as organist for the past two
years. Though taken by surprise, Mr
Crich expressed his thanks in a few
well chosen remarks, telling the friends
assembled that he almost felt they had
done wrong in awarding him what he
had only performed as a duty. His
idea of church work was that each one
professing to be a follower of Christ
should use whatever abilities he might
possess for the furtherance of the
Christian cause, not grudgingly, but
fully and freely and without hope of
reward, "However.," continued Mr
Crich, "I thank you with all the sin-
cerity of my heart, and I am sure this
will be the means of spurring me on-
ward and upward in the Christian
warfare; my earnest prayer is that
you, as members and workers in Tur-
ner's church, may grow stronger in
Christ's cause, till at last, when the
signal may be given, we will all be
gathered home within the pearly gates
of the New Jerusalem." Mr Newton
Crich leaves in a few days to attend
Toronto University.
Holmesville.
IMPROVED.—We are pleased to learn
that Miss Sarah Courtice, who has for
some time been under medical care in
Toronto, has returned greatly im-
proved in health.
ScHOOL.—Inspector Tom paid an of-
ficial visit to our school here on Mon-
day last, and expressed himself highly
pleased with the step the trustees have
taken, by way of renovating, painting,
etc.
R. T. of T.—The Royal Templars
have decided to have another contest,
in the line of literary and musical en-
tertainment. The captains for the
two contestings are Messrs F. C. El-
ford and J. Schwanz. The contest is
to continue for three months.
To COLLEGE.—Mr J. T. Holdsworth,
one of our enterprising young men,
left on Monday morning for Philadel-
phia,where he will continue his studies
in the Drexel Institute. He purposes
taking a normal and commercial
course and expects to graduate in one
year. We wish him success in his
studies.
To LONDON.—Quite a large number
from this vicinity left here on Wednes-
day morning to visit the Western Fair,
among whom were Rev G. W. An-
drews,W. Stanley, O. Jervis, J.Young-
blut and wife, Miss D. A. Holmes, Mrs
S. Phipps, Mrs T. C. and Flossie Pick-
ard and S. McPhail.
CHURCH NoTEs.—Rev Mr Andrews
preached two admirable and effective
sermons last Sunday. Goderich dis-
trict meeting was held here on Tues-
day. The same evening the public
meeting was addressed by Rev Mr
Oaten, Bayfield, on "Church Finances,"
founding his remarks upon a 'scrip-
tural basis, and Rev Mr Ford, Clinton,
on "The means of grace," placing, in
his estimation, the prayer meeting and
the Sacrament as the two most im-
portant. The meeting was largely at-
tended, and was very interesting and
profitable to all.
NoTEs.—Mr F. Talbott and sister,
Mrs E. M. Johnson, are visiting rela-
tives in London township. MissVietta
Talbott,who has been for a few months
visiting her sister here, returned td
her home neer Birr on Monday. Mrs
A. K. Birks paid a short visit to her
parents here last week. Mr H. Disney,
Oxbow, Man., formerly a resident of
this vicinity, is renewing old acquaint-
ances. Dr T Holmes Detroit, return-
ed home on Wednesday, after having
spent a few days visiting his mother,
Mrs J. Holmes. No serious damage
resulted from the heavy thunder storm
which passed over here on Tuesday
night.
Colborne
ENTERTAINMENT.—A splendid mesi-
al and literary festival will be held in
the Evangelical church, Colborne, on
the evening of Thursday, Sept. With,
consisting of a grand organ recital and
instructive lecture by Rev. L. H. Wag-
ner, of Sebringviile; subject:—"A trip
up the Rhine to Switzerland." Among
those taking art are Miss C. Schmidt,
soprano, Sebringville; Miss Laudie
Jameson, soprano, Miss Mable Jame-
son, alto, Mr H. C. Smith, violinist,
Blyth; Mr J. F. Thomson, bass, Gode-
rich, and others.
Blyth
No'r s.—Mrs T. E. Higley visited St.
Thhr>54as and London friends for a few
days Last week. The Rev. D. and Mrs
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BUSINESS PRINGIPIX
Are making our etorg...l;eil garters, for f
everything in ou lily id, pet goods,
honest rides ho tgpatm t and hon- c
4 est advertising ar&doi gtiilb. TheseAre
mere words—actions Speak louder.
We offer you your money i
back if you're not satisfied
3 Of course there are sone goods we don't
pretend to guarantee in any such war
patent medicines, for instance; we dent
the% we will telloyou what If you want i
tie do know
shoat them, and you take your chances
1 But on our own preparations or ou all t
goods which we reacmmend, the offer) _
stands good. We want your trade. 'We
want your confidence, and ask for it
on
net the beats 'your money back if you are
ALLEN & WILSON
Prescription Drug Store. Clinton
Have you seen our window full of Helio :rope
Soap at 5c? small margin out of it at
that price, but we sell so much more
than we could at 10o that we don't lose
anything. You gain. Try ane—you win -
want more.
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MacVicar, Dromore,were the guests of
the lady's parents, Rev Mr and Mrs
McLean, at the manse, last week; MrMacVicar occupied the pulpit of St,
Andrews church, on Sunday, bot
morning and evening. Mr Wm; F.
Shane returned from a trip to Mon-
treal last week, where he had been yis;
iting his daughter, Mrs Belfroy,. Mr
D. Campbell, who has been the guest
of his daughter, Mrs Higley, for, ithe
summer months, returned to his borne
in Eagle one day last week. Mr H.
Young, who holds a position in Toron-
to, is home for a holiday. The Rev.
Mr Armstrong, Dungannon, officiated
in Trinity church on Sunday evening.
Mr J. D. McQuarrie, has secured a pos-
ition, in Toronto whither he went over
a week ago. Mr Peter'lprns and fam-
ily returned from Torohto on Monday
evening,where they had spent a week.
Mrs Herrington and children are the
guests of Strathroy friends at present.
Miss Conner and Mr Alex. Freeland,
Port Huron, Mich., are the guests of
Miss Moore this week. Numbers of
our citizens are attending the Lair in
London this week. The Rev.. Mr Mc-
Cracken, of Chesley, will conduct the
services in Trinity chtt5gh neatSunday.
Bayfield:
FOR THE SOUTH.—Mr R. McLeod, of
Seaforth, who has been conducting a
barbering business here this summer,
left on Friday. Mr McLeod came here
for his health's sake, and, we under-
stand, purposes spending the winter in
Colorado. The Bayfield people, in
whose good graces Mr McLean found
such special favor, both as a business
man, and also as the clever leader of
that new and popular institution, the
Bayfield Brass Band, wish him a pleas-
ant trip and a safe return next season
with a largely augmented supply of
health.
WEDDED.—There was a flutter of
excitement caused in society circles
last week, when it was whispered
round that Mr Wm. Woods, a popular
ex -councillor of the village, had been
married, on Wednesday, to Miss Gra-
ham, niece of Mr J. Gray, of Florence,
When, however, Mr Woods returned
to the village, toward the end of the
week, with his bird captured and caged,
all doubts were dispelled. Miss Gra-
ham is spoken of as a very fine young
lady,ana will, no doubt, be quite an
addtion to our village inner circle,
On the eve of her marriage she was
presented, by the members of St. Mat-
thews Guild of that place with a purse
and a kindly -worded address; she has
long been a zealous Sunday School
teacher and member of the choir.
The best wishes of the ERA and Bay-
fleld people are extended to Mr and
Mrs Woods.
NOTES.—Miss K. Gibson, of Toronto,
is the guest of Mrs (Dr.) Stanbury this*
week. Mr E.R. Swarts and wife drove
to London, on Monday, to attend the
Western Fair; Mr J. Spooner and wife.
of Clinton, are taking charge of the
River hotel in their absence, The
Royal Templars of Brucefield, Kippen
and Varna, together with the Varna
Public School children, picniced at the
grove on Saturday. We are sorry to
learn of the illness of Mr Alex. Fergu-
son in Goderich, where he has been.
engaged for some time; his Bayfield
friends hope to hear of his speedy re-
covery. The many friends of Mrs
(Rev.) Graham will be pleased to learn
that she has recovered from her recent
severe illness. Mr and Mrs J. Whad-
don are attending the fair in London
this week. Mr Alfred Erwin is in
Goderich this week, serving his coun-
try as juryman. Reeve Burns and
wife spent a few days in Toronto last
week. Mr H. F. Edwards is taking aa
holiday with friends ire London, Strath-
roy and other points south. The ma-
sons arrived, on Tuesday, and are
rushing ahead their part of the work
on Reeve Burns' new brick residence.
Mr Geo. Erwin was in Goderich for a
few days this week. Miss Mary Whid-
don has moved her dressmaking estab-
lishment to the premises lately va-
cated by Mr R. McLeod.
Hay •
KILLED BY A TREE—Two Indian fam-
ilies, on their way from Southampton
to Kettle Point, pitched their tents in
Taylor's grove, on the lake bank, eight
miles from hero, last Tuesday night.
During the night a severe thunder
storm blew down a large, dry tree,
which fell over on one of the tents, in-
stantly killing one of the Indians and
his'wife, and severely wounding their
daughter, a girl of thirteen years b
age. There was a third person in the •'.
tent, slut she escaped uninjured. *Vas
names of the unfortunate people are �4"k
not obtainable, but the woman is a sis- ;ria” ,
ter of Mr John Crowe, the Indian agent
at Southampton.