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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1895-09-27, Page 1- Tho NEW U14, bee an elsoeilent etaa1ofcorres- Pendenta., Lo whom we are under deep oblige. tions for continued.sers vices.. We appreciate �. � f fly their goal, and 0„ e toy. es, were selfish, W b oaly only More news than eve gets from our regular corFeepondents, but any reliabletsource. ne Knizei any item of interest will oblige us lay sending 1Q in. We can- not paragraph all our .i ems as we be- lieve in using all the space we have, so send Ns short, crisp hems of news; and unless it is important, make it brief. ROBERT HOLMES, Ed,itor and Proprietor. IF BUT ONCE You give us a chance to make your Clothing, we think 'we can convince you that this is the • place to save money and make a re- gular customer of you. We make the right kind of Clothing, clothing ' with style about it, that's Cut to Fit and Built to Wear We don't charge you too much for it either. SOME VERY NIFTY THINGS In Trouserings and Suitings were opened this week. Real nobby goods at very moderate prices.— They're well worth seeing and are here for you to look at even if you don't want to buy. Cash and One Price. CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 27 , 1895 A.tOUND TRE ITB. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of'record'ingfor publication. Londesboro. PERSONAL.—Mrs (Dr.) 11. J. Hamlen. of Detiolt, ie at present the guest of her father, Mr W. Herrington. CHURCH. — The Methodist Sunday School and Epworth League have uni- ted in an invitation to Mr Wm. Neal Brucefleld FOR SARNIA.---Messrs Dr. McTavish, J. Ketchen, T. Fraser, John Gibson, N. McGill, Murray Gibson, A Thomp- son, Wm. Graham and the members of the Stanley council, left on Tuesday moining for Sarnia. as witnesses for the trial between Mrs Halliday and , to come to Londesboro some tune next the Stanley council. The council here . month to preach special sermons for spared neither pains or money to both of them. make the trial a success to them. Mrs FLYING SQUIRREL.—Mr G. Williams Halliday has sued for $I0,000, claim- ca tared a flyinsquirrel in the hall. ing that the road was not up to the It seemed to want to learn the secrets requirements of the law. of the Sons of England. On Wednes- NoTEs.--Mr Kennard has been con- da of this week he accidently killed it fined to his room for the past week; we in its new cage. trust he may soon recover. Mrs Laid- law, of Toronto, is visiting_ at the home! A SUBSCRIBER WRITES:—With re - of her sister, Mrs hart. Mrs Sage and 1 ard to 'that Sunflower social we would daughter of Walton, visited friends i just like to correct an error which ap- in our village this week; they formerly residenow occupied piin ed by yMroJasnggthe farm Aikenhead. Quite a number left our station for the Western fair last week; Mr P. McGre- or acted as judge for cattle. Mrs Rev.) Simpson is attending the Pro- vincial Christian Endeavor convention in Brantford this week. Mr S. Pol- lock returned from Pickford, Mich., on Wednesday. llodgens Bros. I'LI1grfONmossimmoismasommulaimma( GONE OVER TO THE MAJORITY.— Last week three were taken from the Union church congregation tooin the great congregation beyond. Mr Jas. Turner died on Monday, Mrs John RattenWalterbury on Moifat on Wednesday,F ida. evening. and Surely in the midst of so many warn- ings all should hear the voice of God saying "Be ye also ready." • DEATH.—After a week's illness the soul of Mrs 3. Rattenbury took its flight on Wednesday of last week. Since taking the stroke no h veer of s of her life were entertained;, power speech never returned to her; she had reached the ripe age of 81. She leaves behind her afamily of five; fourdaugh- ters, Mrs David Payne, of Oklahoma. Mrs D. McIntosh, Mrs Neevins and P. McGregor, and one son, Wm. Rat- tenbury, all residents of our village, fourteen grand -children and two great grandchildren. All of her family, with the exception of the former were with her until the summons to go home came to her. She will be missed in her family and vicinity. She was a member of Union church, and un- til the time of her illness was able to attend church services. geared in the report of your correspon- dent in yourlast issue. Apart from it being a failure, financially, the com- mittee not only cleared expenses, but have a clear gain of nearly $8, which is very good considering the circum- stances with which they had to con- tend. Ashfield. DETERIORATED MILK.—One of the patrons of the Ashfield cheese factory, was last week fined by the Board of Directors $25 for sending deteriorated milk to the factory. NEW HOUSE.—Mr Geo. Sandy, lot 5, s con. 13, Ashfield, is the happy owner of one of the finest houses in the town- ship. The structure is of stone. The building is handsome, and adds greatly to the appearance of the farm. Holmesville. FARM RENTED, -- We understand that Mr T. Murch has rented the splen- did farm of Mr Walsh, on the London road, a short distance south of Clinton, and purposes moving there this fall. CHURCH. --A member of our week night congregation would feel relieved menta, on Tuesdaynext, Oa.. fat. if that lamp was I emoved from over the pulpit, as it is, "to say the least, RETURN IT.—If the party whetook $1 a year in advance, $1.50 when not so Paid. Huilett RENTED AGAIN.—Mr John Noble, who this year had the Bramfleld farm rented on the 2nd con., has renewed his lease for another year. SALE.—Mrs Carter, having sold her farm on the 8th cont, will have an un- reserved sale of her stock and imple- NOTES.—On Friday evening last the Sons of England had a supper as the result of a contest in the lodge; the losing side footing the bill. The trus- tees of S.S. No. 8 have engaged Harry Fair, son of Rev. H. J. Fair, as senior teacher for 1896. Mr John Braithwaite returned from his summering in Gode- rich on Monday of this week. We are sorry to report that Dr. Agnew has the typhoid fever at his home near Belgrave. Mr Shannon, representing the McKillop Insurance Co., was here .on Monday, and collected about $800. Wednesday aoodly number passed through the village to the Clinton fair. From another correspondent FAST WORK.—Quite a number from town accompanied our butchers to the slaughter house, Monday evening last. to see them attempt to reduce their record. Everything was got in readi- ness, and at 11 minutes past 7 the word "go" was given, and at 7.22 the beef was dressed, the work being accom- plished in eleven minutes. Messrs A. T Scott and Robert Austin acted as East Wawanosh. HUNG ITSELF.—Mr John Sboebotton met with the loss of a three-year-old steer last week. It appears the animal was trying to drink water out of a ditch in Mr R. Manson's swamp, the ditch was covered with long heavy poles; it is supposed the steer put its head down between the poles to drink, and the bank gave way, causing it to fall in, and being unable to get out was hung. NOTES.—John Coultes attended the Guelph fair last week, and purchased a thorobred Leicester ram. The brick- work of Mr Dunbat-'s new house is now about completed, and the carpenters are doing their part. Jos. Stonehouse has the stonework of his new house completed and the roof will be finish- ed in a few days. Mrs Fred Cook is very ill at present. Mrs W. Nicol is also under medical attendance and Allen C. Mason. Mrs Patterson, of Kansas, who has been visiting friends here for the past two months, starts for home on Wednesday. Messrs W. and C. Scott, of Milton west, are visit- ing friends on the 6th con. time keepers. We can Raw confident het e, they are the guests o ivir Thos. ly look forward to the tome, in the ' Baird. Mr Thompson, of Hamilton, near future, when they will be able to and Mr Peter McKenzie and daughter, veru unpleasant an ones eyes. Rev A. K. Birks wheeled over from Blyth district meeting, on Tuesday, and spent a day at Mr frt. Elford's. CHEESE SALE. --Mr J+mea Connolly, on Saturday last, made a sale of the. cheese for the last eleven days of Au- gust, tc Hodgson Bros., London, at7ic. The fact that our cheese has all through the season met with a ready sale, at highest market prices, reflects great credit on the manager, Mr Johnson. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday lest Mrs J. Holmes met with a rather painful ac- cident, beingthe breaking of her arm, and other inuries. This, it was feared, would be a very severe shock on her system, considering her old age, but we are pleased to hear that she is doing as well as could be expected, and hope to hear soon of ber recovery to her usual health. PRIZE WINNER.—Holmesville still keeps to the front; even in athletics we are not behind. At the Collegiate In- stitute commemcement, in Cliifton, on Friday, prizes were won by Messrs T. Courtice and E Jervis and Miss Lucy Andrews. In the bicycle race, at the fait, Mr E. Jervis excelled himself in winning the silver cup in the one mile handicap race, competing with some professional wheels. Mr H. Elford took first pride for his Jersey calf, at Clinton fair. CHOrR CONCERT.—The concert given by the choir of the Methcdist church, on Friday evening last, was a grand success, as far as the program was concerned. The choir from Ontario street church, Clinton. was present, and sang to the satisfaction of all. The choir from Kinburn was on band, and never sang better. Mr N. Crich sang a solo in gond order. Mr Foster, of Clinton, favored us with one of his best solos, in grand style; Rev W. Mill - son also sang a solo. Miss N. Webb, of Londesboro, rendered a recitation, "The last Hymn," very fine; Mr Mill - sou gave a couple of recitations. The choir of Londesboro gave the closing piece, and all went home satisfied that they had got the worth of their money. After the concert the home choir en- tertained the performers, and light re- freshments were served. We will.be glad to welcome any or all the singers back at any time. Stanley NOTES.—Miss Maty Dunbar and Mrs Jas. Hayden and family are this week visitin friends and acquaintances turn out a live beast into sausage in or 10 minutes. We would suggest that they devote some time to the con- triving of a machine, which, by revers- ing, if the sausages are' not satisfac- tory, they may turn out the beast once more alive. NOTES.—We notice that some small places to the north give a list of those people leaving for the Western Fair; this, until our own local is in full run- ning order, is impossible in a live town like Brucefield; six left on the excur- sion to Sault Ste. Marie this week, the members of Stanley council and wit- nesses, to the number of 14, left our station Monday morning for Sarnia, where the great trial is impending, which, it is said, has already' cost the Stanley council $2000. 118 tickets were ld t station one day last week, Tuckersmith. PERSONAL.—Mr and Mrs Norman Lloyd; of Aurora, are spending their honeymoon with relatives here. Miss E. Nott is confined to the house with a severe void. Mrs Crawford, of Brant- ford, is visiting relatives here. ACCIDENT. — On Tuesday evening while MI W. Plewes and his children were returning from the field, the horses, which were running, seared the children, ,nd while one of them was running to her father she was run over by the horses. Luckily she re- ceived no serious injuries except a broken leg, which is serious enough, but with proper treatment will be around at an early date. NOTES.—Mr Wm. Fotheringham, whose barns were burned last week, intends t rebuild as soon as conveni- ent; he intends selling it portion of his stock, as he has no food for them dur- ing the coming winter; his many friends sympathise with him in bis h vy loss, which is only partly cover- ed by insurance. Mrs Clutton, of Goderich township and Mr and Mrs Youngston, of Blanshat d, visited last week at the home of their father, -Mr Fotheringham. of Lucknow, attended the funera Mr Walter Moffat. Mr Peter Brown and wife, from Tiverton, were visiting last week at Mrs McEwen's. COUNCIL.—Council met on Monday, Sept. 23rd, at one o'clock p. m. The members all present. Thos. Wileys Bond was accepted, and his appoint- ment as Collector confit med by by-law. The clerk was instructed ' to hand the Collector the roll, and notify the Treasurer of the total amount of same. Council meets again at the call of the Reeve. J. T. Cairns, Clerk. OBITUARY.—The old residents of this township are rapidly departing this life. On Friday last there passed quietly away, after en illness of six weeks, Mr Walter Moffat, at the age f nearly sixty-four years. He bore a bag of oats from the barn oY r Snell the other night will return it, they will avoid trouble and exposure. SICK.—Mr Geo. Carter, formerly of Hullett, but now of St. Joseph, Mich., hasbeen very sick for the past two weeks, and we are sorry to say is -not any better. WEDDING.—A quiet wedding took place on the 18th inst., at the home of Thos. Carter, St. Joseph, Mich., form- erly of Hallett, when his second eldest daughter, Julia, was united in marri- age to Mr Ed. Hall, of Chicago. FARM SOLD.—The property known as the Joseph Webster estate, lot 37 And part of 38, con. 13, township of Hullett, containing 140 acres, was sold byauction at the Uommercial hotel, Blyth, on Saturday, for the sum of $6000 to Mrs Elizabeth Webster. It is choice, good land with good out- buildings, but a poor dwelling house. This is considered a fair price. WE WANT TEA MEETING.—Everything that can be done is being done to make the an- niversary and tea, on October 6 and 7, eclipse all others of preceding years. On Sunday Rev Mr Bond, of Seaforth, will and Rev Mr Ford, •d, LL.B.,of Clintonmorning and s in e afternoon. For Monday evening the bill of fare will be grand, as, after tea has been served in the basement, a musical and literary program will be rendered; also addresses are expected frpni Revs Messrs Edge, Irvine, Bond, Holmes, Stout, Olivant, Ford, BeckerEvery/wayand others. Every/way and their friends are invited to the anniversary. EPWORTH LEAGUE.—Las` Monday night, at the League meeting, the sub- ject, "Prevailing prayer,', was ably presented by Miss Elsie Pickard; she at' sed persevering, patient, heart felt and faithful prayer. The repc.irt of the C. E. Convention at Blyth was given b Mr W. McRoberts, President. S. T. Walter resigned his position, but it was not accepted. Members will bear in mind that on Friday night, Oct. 4th, will be held in the Baptist church, Clinton, the meeting of the Local Union, when interesting and practical subjects will be discussed. There should be a good representation from here. so a our for the London Fair. Messrs John his illness with exemplary patience Hunter and Frank Grant, of Gran- and resignation, quietly submitting to ton, visited our town last week, whatever he was required to do. De - Mr P. McGregor and Mrs Kennard, ceased was a native of the village of who have been ill for some time, are Waterbeck, parish of Middlebie, Duni- now convalescent. A couple of our friesshire, Scotland,where he was born in the year 1832. When 23 years of age, he and his brother William left their native hills, and emigrated to America. The brothers were followed the next year by their parents and the remainder of the family, consisting of two daughters. Walter remained for two years in the vicinity of Morris - burg, Dundas county, when he joined the met of the family, who had settled in the township of Puslinch, Welling- ton county. Here the family remained till the year 1862, when they moved to Stanley and settled on the 4th con., where they remained till the year 1890. In that year Walter bought the farm of Mr Hugh Gilmour, on the 2nd con., where he lived till his death occurred. Deceased was a man of probity, honor and uprightness. He was possessed of good judgment, prudence and common sense. and acquired a competence for himself and family. He was a true friend, a genial companion, a kind and obliging neighbor. He was always on local wbeelmen wheeled to Goderr one afternoon last week; they say they enjoy ed the company of the Goderich ladies, going up, but the rain was de- cidedly unpleasant coming home. THAT CHALLENGE. To THE EDITOR OF THE CLINTON NEW ERA. DEAR Sig:—In the columns of ttghe NEW ERA it," ,weufnd the following heading to the time that we claim to have dressed a beef in:— A couple of young men in town state that It ll- cannot tb bacdone their opinion with money," andhat time, and we are l in your issue of last week we find the following: We have this to say, without disputing the tithe they claim to have dressed a beef in etc.," Doed this not strike our young friends as a sort of a "turn over." We have nothing but admir- ation and congratulations for the alacrity with which debavtldtothtrero wehe lite thisacrobatic performance learns how adopt they are at somersaults he will be after them• We were not aware that Mr Kennedy was regularly engaged in the butchering business in Clinton at the present time. Though the time of our work was tho iter in dispute, yet their challenge is Belgrave NOTES.—Jas.• M. Henderson died, on ed 32 years; Monday, cfter aleaves laorty oiuinggeewidow to ale meetingdemise. Monda ay, congregation- al church, it was decided to defer the building of shed for the present. REMOVED TO CALEDONIA.—The fol- lowing from the Hamilton Herald re- fers to an uncle of the Misses Bertha and Clara Scott, of Goderich township: "L. T. Locheed, M.A., who has been assistant in English and modern lan- guages, in Hamilton Collegiate Insti- tute, has tendered his resignation, hav- ing accepted an appointment as princi- pal of Caledonia High School. Mr Locheed i5 a graduate of Queen's uni- versity, and took a post graduate course at Toronto, where he obtained his M. A. Ile is in his seventh year as a of thete staff.mber At CaledoniallMgr tLocheedtute will have under him two Toronto gradu- ates, one a specialist in mathematics and the other a specialist in classics. He will take charge on September .30, hut will probably continue to live in ro- Hamilton y."onMro heed'sfriends in tLohe disposes of his pthis section will be pleased to learn of his deserved advancement. YOUR TRADE - Our Goods are as we represent; if not we will,, refund your money. ALLEN it WILSO' Prescription Drug Store. ,a:e Our Baking Powder works; l lb tins 25c Our Flavoring Extracts flavor, in 10e bottles or in bulk Blyth WEDDING .— An interesting event took plane at the home of Mr Jas. Moore, on Wednesday evening, being the marriage of his daughter Maggie to Mr Ed. Lundy, Morris. Rev Geo. Buggin performed the ceremony in the presence of a few intimate friends. The good wishes of many friends follow them. PERSONAL.—Miss Anne Moffat, for- merly of Blyth, and a former pupil of the shorthand' department of the Can- ada Business College, Chatham, has taken the position of stenographer with the Van Aitken Steam Specialty Co. of Chicago. The situation is an excellent one, and Miss Moffat is to be congratulated on securing such a posi- tion. THE FALL FAIR.—We have received from the Secretary, Mr McQuarrie, copies of the prize list of Blyth Fall Fair, which is to be held on Oct. 8-9. Usually Blyth fair happens to be the last on the list, but this year Bayfield comes after it, and thus winds up the season. There is always a good crowd at Blyth fair, and a good exhibit, and we have no doubt but that this year will witness the sake enviable record. It is a singular thing to say, but it is nevertheless true, that everybody who attencs Blyth show, either as an ex- hibitor or visitor,goes away happy and contented. NOTES.—Mr Frank j3uggin left last Thursday for a few weeks solOurn, in Buffalo. Mr A. E. Bradwin was in the Queen City on Friday. Mr A. S. Dick- son did business in the county town on Saturdays and spent Sunday at his home in Seaforth. After an extended business trip up Quebec Mr John Den- holm returned home on Saturday. Miss Curtis attended the Collegiate Commencement in Clinton on Friday evening, and gave some readings which were well received. Miss Susie Page, who has been seriously ill the past few weeks, is, we are glad to learn, slightly improved. Mr P. Bradwin spent Sun- day at his home in Wingham. Mr Geo Perkins, Gorrie, formerly in the em- ploy of Mr Metcalf, jeweller, spent Sun- day with friends in town. Mrs Lucas returned from Clinton on Saturday morning, where she has been the guest of Mrs Parke, at the Rectory. Mr and Mrs Jones, Leadbury, were the guests of Mr and Mrs Emigh, over Sunday. Miss Lautenschlager, Auburn, was the guest of Miss Young this week. Messrs W. Powell and I. Read, spent Sunday with friends in town. The Rev Mr Mc- Cracken, of Cluskey, officiated in Trin- ity church on Sunday a.m., in the ab- sence of the pastor, Rev T. E. Higley, who, with Mrs Higley, is visiting friends in Hanover and Chatsworth at present. Mrs Walker has returned from Clinton; and will spend a week with friends here before returning to her home in Chicago. Mrs A. McKel- lar is the guest of Clinton friends this week. Mr D. B. McKinnon is improv- ing his property on Dinsley St. by the erection of a nice veranda. Mies B. Spuhl, Detroit, visited her sister Mrs Denstedt on Tuesday. The millinery openingsof thedifferent establishments of town will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings. MessrsM. Purvis, H. T. Rance, and Jno. Emigh were among the yisitors to the Huron Cen- tral at Clinton, Wednesday. Mrs Her- rington and children returned on Tues- day from a pleasant visit with Strath- roy friends. Mr L. L. Sage left on Wednesday for St. Thomas, where he has secured a position. Blyth Fair, which always causes an excitement, takes place on the 8th and 9th Oct. Mr J. A. Taylor, B.A., after spending his holidays with friends here, left on Monday for Kingston, where heintends takinQueen's University.ost Mrate course as Lucas spent a few days this week with friends in town. Squire Campbell and son, after a week's absence, returned on Tuesday evening from a driving trip to London, Ingersoll. and other places south. Miss :Anna Ross left for Brant - s. Mr anod MrsdW.',to M.bMcElroyfew return d home on Saturday night atter an ab- sents of nearly two months; they visit- ed friends in Manitoba and North Dak- ota. Mrs McKenzie and children spent a few weeks in town at the residence of that lady's mother. Mre Bainton returned to her home in Port Dover last Monday. It is rumored that the electric plant here is about to change hands. Blyth brick yard is about to close down for this season; they have over400,000 brick on hand. Jas. Moore, mail carrier, removes his family to Au- burn on 1st of Oct,;a ter that date the mail will leave forenoon, and afternoon. give ma not but accept the terms with this slight given with such evident fairness that we can- ( the side of progress, and aided w a I change namely. that it shall be e50 (fifty dol- et,r was for the benefit of the commu- ters) aside instead of 826, the contest to take nity. He was a consistent member of place on neutral grounds and within one week the Union Presbyterian church,.Bruce from date. Sincerely yours. GEORGE Muxaos, field, and a trustee and manager of the COLIN KENNEDY. same. In politico he was an active Re - Brumfield, Sept. 25th, 1895. former. He leaves a wife and one son, married, to mourn his loss. The de- ceased was widely known and the high esteem in which he was 'held was evi- denced by the large number who gath- ered to pay him their last respects, by rest- ingfollowing his remains to their place et in Baird's cemetery. NOTES.—Mr J. R. Holmes returned from Manitoba on Tuesday, having disporses he took outed of sothme timeoad ago. of Mr J. T. Holdsworth writes that he is much pleased with Philadelphia and its peo- ple; we wonder if J. T. may become a Yankee. Misses Talbott and Shoaf, of London township, are the guests of former's sister, Mrs E. M. Johnson. The Holmesville bridge is now ready for traffic, The town pump is about di y. Mrs George Tebbutt and Mrs B. Forster left on Wednesday on a visit to Mrs E. A. Feat, in Milvertod. We have heard it remarked by one of the railway authorities that "They may be severely prosecuted, if found out,' referring to the cuttings, etc., on the station property. Rev G. W. An- drews' sister, of Belleville, and two aaSchool children��are visiting him at the par- eAWedpart of nesdayaftenoon, for pOlinton fair. Miss C. Mulholland is making a prolonged visit with her aunt in To- ronto. "Over the hills to the poor house" is an expression we may hear now at any time, as from the hill west of the village a distinct view can be obtained of the House of Refuge, five miles away. Dr. Holmes, Goderich, on Wednesday, made a short visit to mother, who is ill, A heavy storm assed over here on Wednesday night, just in time—to catch those who re- mained in town for the concert. Mies Andrews returned home last week, having spent a few weeks among rela- tives In the east. Perhaps as large a tomato as has been grown here for some time is that of which Mr J. L. Courtice can boast; it weighs over one and three-quarter pounds, and has in his own garden; others comparatively large, too. Goderich Township LEG BROKEN.—The other day' MOO ' ^* Weir, mother of Mr John Weir, of the 16th con., slipped down and bad the misfortune to break her leg near the hip. NOTES.—Mr J. R. Holmes returned from Manitobaon Tuesday. The regu- lar meeting of the township council . will be held on Monday, Oct. 7th. Mrs J. Cook and family, Indiana, are the - Mnests of Mrs Geo. Cantelon, 7th con. iss Engler, Henfryn, is visiting her sister, Miss Martha, the popular teach- er of S.S. No. 9. Dame rumor says there may be a wedding on the Mait- land in the near future. Mr Brown . Marquis bas returned from the "old land. Miss Minnie McCartney has, . taken a position in Plumsteel's dress- making department, Clinton. DEATH.—This township loot one of its pioneers and esteemed residents, on Monday, by the death of Mr W. Alex- ander, of the 7th con., at the age of 88 years. He was born in Kilkenny, Imes ' land, and was a resident of this town- ship for about 60 years, settling in it when it was an unbroken wilderness. He leaves a family of eight children living—his daughters being Mrs Thos. McKenzie, of Clinton; Mrs P. Caietee on, of this township; Mrs J. Elliott,* the west, and one at home; of hisfou, sons. two reside here; William in Cliti ton, and Robert in British Colutribia , Politically he was a Conservative; re-` ligiously, a Member of the Epplscorpiet.4 church. The funeral on Wednesday , was largely attended. West Wawanosh. PASSED AWAY.—The death of Mr' Duncan Macpherson at his late resi- dence, lot 20, con. 12, W. Wawanosh, removes from our midst another of the early settlers of the Huron district. Deceased was in his 76th year. Ile was born in Inverness, Scotland, and came Porter's Hill. to Canada in 1851. He resided for a •NoTEs.—Mr Stuart McDougall has few years in Puslinch township, county from the old country after a of Wellington, when he moved to the. returned lot on which he died. His wife died most successful business trip. Rumor about thirty years ago. There are left has it that several of our young men two sone and two daughters, Mrs Chas. arts about to enter thelranks of the dben- Rutherford, Rutherford, New York, Marian, John ed D and William, at home. The funeral took place on Saturday, to the St. tel Helens cemetery, and was largely at- er t etc very shortly; they do get caught tended. Deceased was a Presbyterian in religion,_and a Reformer in politics. wee in tbit , Goderich. A BIG PROGRAM.—The G. 1V W. E 1ii�bition at Goderich on Oct. 1 2 ao, 3, (dem a program not excelled by any county 'how in the province. Zn:, addition to t`le speed tests. for horses�s in the roadster et• . carriage classes, divided into five en ' match for which there are now a large • number of entries promises a big, ere., citement, as does also a tug of war be-, tween 10 of Lucknow's giants, headed by James Young, and "any team you can produce,"captained by James Con- nolly, of Goderich township. Best of all is the famous 13th Batt. Band of Hamilton, Canada's finest musical or- - ganization, engaged for day and even- ing concerts. This is the first oppor- tunity to hear this great band, that won a first place in the great Knights Templar parade at Boston last month, where over 100 bands were in line.— The train arrangements are fare and one-third tickets from all points.on Oct. 1st and 2nd, good to return on 3rd, with afternoon train on 3rd held till 7.45 p. m. and passenger coach to Stratford; and on `god single fare tick- ets, good to return same day, with special train out at 10.30 p. m. Bayfield. NOTES.—The summer guests have not all left Bayfield yet, there being several at the Queens and River hotels. The new Salvation Army captain has taken charge of the corps here. A special children's service it announced to be held in St. Andrew's church, next Sabbath morning. Misses Sulli- van and McConnell, of Seaforth, were the guests of Miss M. Wild this week. Mr Chas. Simons has postponed the building of his brick residence on Lou- isa street, until spring. Mr H. F. Ed- wards has returned from a trip to friends in London and Strathroy. Mr James Whitten spent several days in London last week. Mrs T. 3. Moore - house has been holidaying in Bay City and Pincoming. There has been quite a number of transient guests at the River Hotel, during the beautiful sum- mer weather of the past week. Miss" Maud Ferguson went to Goderich this week, to learn dress making Misses L. Blggart and M. Wbiddon spent .•„, Sunday "in the country,” the guests; of Mrs Eagleson, Bronson line. Mrs Jas. Connor, of Goderich, bas been the guest of Mrs C. Simons, Keith Cres- cent. Miss Frankie Barnard, of Lon- don, is visiting at the River Hotel. Mr and Mrs J. Stanbury leave for To- ronto this week after an extended visit here. The ) ayfleld Fall Fair bus 5 always had a good reputation for the .: quality of the exhibit shown; this yeet ' . 'til; promises to sustain the record; the best production of the fertile farms of Stanley and Goderich township le gathered here on the 10th and 11th ef' ctober, while the speeding contest'-- and other special attractions are sure to draw a crowd. Rev. James Ferguson, of Southan ps ton, who spent Fair week visiting rola. tives in this city, says he has taken the • Advertiser for twentyyears,andthittke, it is now a better all-round newspa e than ever.—London Advertiser. (Attd the first thing the •same gentlemen in the looks for in his mail every Friday W$fls, li:fooe.:17:th rn in thefor tong, is the CLINTaN NEw Eitt, iivi whi eahebusbeen avaluedsulisctil►elr Mr. Mowat sailed from Liverpool yesterday.He is said to be in excel- lent health, and much benefitted by his trip. etimes. rs Arch. 114cDougall en- Every Liberal will regret to learn wined an editor and is school teach- that Hon. W. Laurier has lost his ire other evening. The storm last voice as the result of open-air meet- `idconsiderabid damage to fences Is, and will be compelled to rest in nei hborhood. or er to seders) its restoration.