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The Huron News-Record, 1895-01-09, Page 1T ,1►IR. 'rell.A,te per Annum. eel) Ina Advrtnoe. L. XVII D CHEER. ?'4r this special season Of the year the CLIN- TON LIQUOR STORE Well stocked with the j CHOICEST Wines & Lijuors IIaVe in stock a grand range of EOW : including Imported Wines, 114 c114110 and Wt issues, and High- ll;r1l:DQniestle Goods, the best ,frisk, English and Canadian Ale and Stout. WE LIQTEURs-Green Chartruese, zarsp:►lnv, Benedictine, Greets Pep- et'lili]t,e. OTE: OHAMPAIGNE—Order for *MOand New Year's now. JE CLINTONN RITE, R STORE. • Town Topics. - FELL AND BROKE HIS LEG.—Yester- tVty about 10.30 a. m. 'Mr. Harrison Waltse, while near Ford's butcher shop, slipped and fell on the icy walk, break- ing his leg midway between the ankle and knee. ROBBERY AT WINGHAM.—Mr. Mason, who was visiting in Clinton on Satur- day and Sunday, received a mess- age, we are informed, stating that his store had been robbed of consider- .;p� able money and fancy goods, Mn. FRED THOMPSON, of Chatham Business College, gave THE NEWS - RECORD a pleasant call yesterday. The gentleman was on his return to Chatham after a two weeks visit among friends in Goderich township. CIRCLE MEETING. — The January meeting of the Rattenbury St. Mission Circle was held last Monday evening, the subject for discussion being "The Chinese Missions in British Columbia." At the lie of the Mission Circle meet- ing the tiers of the Epworth League of Christi..n Endeavor were elected for the ensuing 6 months and resulted in all the old officers being re -appointed. CHANGE of DATE.—Owing to the annual meeting of the W. F. M. S. of the Presbyterian church being held on Friday evening of this week, the Local Union Meetingannounced through these columns ast week, will be chang- e A- Monday evening, January 14th. ung people of the churches are to make the announcement knovt'ih to their friends. HOCKEY CLUBs.—We notice there are hockey clubs in all parts of the country. Seaforth has one and one is it being organized in Lucknow. There is plenty of material in Clinton for a first-class hockey club and we do not know of any reason why one should not he organized here in the near future. The young men of Clinton should take hold of the matter. VOTERS' LIST COURT.—The prelim- inary lists (Dominion) for West Huron have -been posted up and Revising Officer Judge Doyle will hold court in the Clinton town hall on February 4th at nine o'clock in the forenoon. It behooves all electors to see that their names are on the lists. Every Conser- vative who should have a vote and whose name does not appear is specially requested to report to this office and his name will be properly looked after. DEATH OF A POPULAR YOUNG LADY. —The citizens of Clinton weregread surprised last Monday morning to learn of the, death of a most estimahle young lady, 1 a Jane, third daughter of Mr. John Leiie. The young lady had been i11 for se eral months from lung trouble, but the bnd was not so soon expected. Her age was but 26 years. For some time the deceased was saleslady in the dry -goods palace. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a Christian Endeavor worker, and was exceed- ingly popular with all classes of people. Her life was a worthy example. To the grief-stricken parents and re- latives the sincere sympathy of a very large circle of acquaintances is extend- ed. The funeral takes place to Clinton cemetery to-riay at 2.30 p. m. TOWN COUNCIL.—Met Monday night. All members present except Mr. Young. Council refused to recognize claim of Joseph Rowell for rent for Mrs. Devine. Communication from Dr. Shaw with report of Medical Health officer for 1891 was read. Charity committee report of expendi- ture of $6.69 was adopted. Finat'ce report was adopted as. follows :—Street —J. Becker $3.38, F Evans 40c.; salar- I —N. Robson, Treasurer, $100; ltrity—F. Evans, 75e., T. Spooner $2, . Josling 50c., A. Ewing $2.50, J. heatley $1.80; proper ty—R. Coats & n 30c., Geo. Swallow $1.05, Mr. Ii lliday $3.25; Board of Health—Dr. Shaw $30 ; postage—N. Robson $5.75 ; refit—W. Coats 50c. ; incidental—Jas. Scott, legal services. $10; cemetery—R. Reynolds $18. Qiiwuncil then adjourn- ed. DIED IN MANITOBA.—It is with feelings of sorrow that we announce the death of Susanna Jane, only daughter of Mr. James Churchill, fot?merly of Goderich township anal Olii''hton. The sad event took place at Creeford, Man. on Dec. 28th, and the interment at Medford on the 30th. About a year and a half since the deceased along with her father removed from Clinton to Creeford. The climate there did not seem to agree with the young lady. Soon the bright young life was on the threshold of eternity and the final summons came. Miss Church- ill was a"native of Goderich township, of a jovial and cheerful disposition, and delighted to make others happy. To the widowed father and brothers of a devoted sister and daughter the sym- pathy oX a very large circle of acquaint- ances in Huron will extend. ,f1VDE'PSND.BNT IN JILL TANG —.NRt7TRdL IN NQTIIINQ CLINTON. HURON COUNTY,v ONT. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 9,, 1895 A. Us TODD, getter end Owner WHOLE NO. 843 Town Topics. THE Cuserosi CITIZENS Blt.ss BAND desire to thank the gentlemen who so heartily welcomed the visit of the band on the evening of Jan. 7th, 1895. Also Mr. A. Turnbull who so generously furnished the conveyance for the oeca- siOn. THE LATE JOSEPH WHEATLEY.— There died in Seaforth on Sunday last, Joseph Wheatley, Sr., aged 88 years. The deceased had been ill about a week, thecauseof death being inflammation of the bowels. On Monday the remains were removed to Clinton and the funeral will take place to Clinton cemetery to -day. The late Mr. Wheat- ley was a native of Nottinghamshire, Eng., and had resided in this section for about half a century. For many years he farmed in Goderich township and owned some property on Huron Street in Clinton. To the older settlers the deceased was well known and honorable in his dealings. He leaves a wife and three sons and -four daughters, all grown up and married. ANOTHER DEATH.—Ann, wife of Mr. Henry Smith, passed to her reward last Sunday at the age of 82 years and seven months. Mrs. Smith who was a native of Sout.inniolton, Devonshire, Eng., was married exactly 47 years on the slay of her death to her present be- reaved partner. Along with her hus- band she came to this country in 1854 and resided in London for three years. In 1857 they rembired to Clinton and resided in the house on Victoria street up to the time of her death. She was a daughter of the late Jaynes Bowey, and a member of the Presbyterian church. She had only been confined to bed five days, the immediate cause of death being conjestion of the Lungs. She leaves to mourn her husband, two daughters and one son —Mrs. Geo. Swallow and Mrs. King, town, and Mr. Fred Smith, of Chicago. In years gone by the deceased was active as a nurse, and the pall -bearers at the funer- al yesterday were those she had as a mother well cared for in infancy— Merrs. M. D. McTaggart, Allan Hartt, James McMurchie, J. W. Chidley, Frank and H. E. Hodgens. The de- ceased was highly respected and was of a kind and sympathetic disposition. Peace to her ashes. -40 Brief Local Bits. Deputy -Reeve Kennedy was in the county town last Thursday. Mr. John Ransford was in the Forest City on business last Saturday. Mr. Geo. Acheson, of Goderich, was in Clinton last Saturday. Mr. Wm. Powell, ot town, spent New Year's day with friends in Blyth. Dr. Shaw, town, spent New Year's day at Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Lack Kennedy spent New Year's in Seaforth. The year of 1894 is like an injudicious advertisement—out of date. Mr. E. Holmes, of St. Catharines, is holidaying in town. Rev. Rural Dean Hodgens, of Sea - forth, spent New Year's day in Clin- ton. Special services are now being held in the Rattenbury St. Methodist church. Mr. S. W. Perry, of Kincardine, was renewing acquaintances in Clinton last week. Mr. T. Jackson, installing officer, was in Mitchell on Sons of England business last Monday. Clinton Lodge No. 84, A. F. and A. M., will meet in their hall on Friday, January llth, at 8 o'clock p. m. Miss Annie McCorvie, of town, was visiting friends in Lucknow last week. The Brussels Post says Roht. and Etoss Beattie, of Clinton, were visiting relatives in that town. Mr. Coltman, of the Baptist Church, returned from his holiday trip last Thursday. The Blyth Standand says:—Miss Beatrice McConnell visited Clinton friends Last week. Mrs. Rance, of Clinton, was the guest of Mrs. (Dr.) Belden, a few days this week.--Seaforth Sun. Postmaster Campbell, and Mr. P. McEwen, of Goderich, passed through Clinton to London on Saturday morn- ing. Mr. Geo Theobald left for Enibro last Wednesday, where he took charge of the school as principal on Thurs- day. The S. A. Barracks has been thor- oughly renovated and now presents a very nice and attractive appearance inside. Miss Annie Churchill, who has been for several months at Ripley, is holiday- ing in Goderich township and this neighborhood for it month or two. Mr. and Miss Beatty, of Varna, at- tended the wedding of Miss Carrie Cann, of Osborne, to Mr. V. M. Miller, of Bervie, last Wednesday. Private Pringle, No. 4 Co., 33rd Batt., left for London Iast Friday, where he will put in a three months term at the Military School. Mr. Wm. McDonald, who is studying medicine at Galt, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hanley, Rattenbury street. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Smith, of La Grange, Chicago, were present at Vie funeral of the gentleman's mother in Clinton yesterday. Miss Lottie Kerr, who had been visit- ing friends at Bayfield for some time, returned home accompanied by Miss Annie Millar. With the new year the use of the private postcard will be legal in Can- ada. Any ordinary card may he sent through the mails, as well as the reg- ular official postal card, if a one cent stamp is attached, Brief Local Bits. - Amnong those who spent part of the Christmas holidays at Bayfield were Mr. and Mrs. Alex, Grainger and Miss O. Thomson, of Clinton. Mr. Neil Yellowlees, who spent Christmas at home, returned to Clinton on Friday last.—Bowanville, West Dur- ham News. Mr. David Archer, of Lueknow, in re- newing his subscription to THE NEWS - RECORD, says this paper is the hest in Huron and that he would not be with- out it for double the money. Mr. Robert Chowen, of Clinton, came down to spend New Year's with friends and Mrs. Chowen, who has been here for a few weeks, returned with him on Wednesday.—Mitchell Recorder. Among the Clintonians who attend- ed the Christmas assembly in Seaforth on Dec. 26th were : Mrs. Jas. Fair, Jr., Dr. Shaw, Misses Fair, Rance, Worthington and McMurray, and Messie. M, MbTaggart, R. J. McDon- ald, N.McL. Fair and T. Jackson. CLINTON'S NEW COUNCIL. The Council of the Town of Clinton will he the same number as last year. There will be three men at the board who were not there last year and two untried teen—T. .C. Bruce and J. C. Gilroy. Mayor Holmes. Reeve Mc - Murchie, Deputy -Reeve Kennedy, and councillors McKenzie and McMurray for St. Andrew's Ward, were elected by acclammation. The contest in the other three Wards resulted as fol- lows :— ST. ANDREW'S WARD. A. Armstrong 84 J. C. Gilroy 98 J. Taylor 98 It will be noticed by the figures that Mr. Gilroy replaces Mr. Armstrong. In St. John's Ward the two old menibers were returned, the; figures being S. S. Cooper 131 Wm. Cooper 31 J. B. Hoover 58 Chas. Overbury 73 ST. GEORGE'S WARD In years gone by this ward was known far and near as the "noble ward." This year there has been a notable change. Mr. Young declined to run and the contest was between Messrs. Bruce, Plummer and Searle, the following being the figures :— T. C. Bruce 106 W. C. Searle 82 S. G. Plummer 82 For Trustees Mr. Isaac Jackson re- ceived 58 votes, Mr. John Smith 45, and Mr. Geo. Swallow 30. The Council nriw stands :— Mayor- -Robert Holmes. Reeve—A. McMurchie. Deputy-Reeve—D. B. Kennedy. Councillors — St. Andrew's — J. C. Gilroy, Jacob Taylor. St. James'—T. McKenzie, J. Mc- Murray. St, John's—S. S. Cooper, Chas. Over. bury. St. George's—T. C. Bruce and W. C. Searle. Politically, eight Reform and three Conservative ; occupation, one pub- lisher, three gentlemen, two contrac- tors, one painter, one grocer, one dry - goods merchant, one shoe -dealer, one dentist, while the new school trustee is a shoemaker and dealer. While the electors have decided iil against thein, we must say that Coun- cillors ' 7 sloe.4 P1 Inirner andr Armstrong have in the past been faithful to the Town and zealous in the discharge of their duties. We regret particularly the absence of the name of Councillor Plummer. In the past he has had the Mine and devoted it ungrudgingly to what he considered the best interests of the Town. There is considerable work ahead of the New Council if the suggestions at election time are carried out. During the year 1895 reports of the proceedings will be found in these columns and we trust there will not he great reason for complaint a year hence. The follow- ing suggestions are on the hoards :- A TOWN CLO(•K. GETTER STREETS. A SYSTEM OF WATER WORKS. A PORK FACTORY. A FURNITURE FACTORY. I.OWER TAXATION. People generally will acknowledge that this will he more than enough for the new Council to wrestle with dur- ing the next twelve months. Condensed Election Returns. Bayfield -Reeve, J. Burns; Council- lors, Bailey E. Gerwin, J. Fraser. Dr. Stanbury. Exeter—Reeve, T. H. McCallum and Wm. Hamden, tie. W. J. Bissett and Dr. Rollins resigned the day after the nomination. Councillors, J. W. Tay- lor, W. Treble and Wm. Harding. Lucknow—Reeve, Lyon [acclamation) Councillors, W. S. Holmes, D. McDon- ald, W. Anderson, D. McQuaig. Toronto—The Mayoralty contest here was the closest in the history of the city, and although over 20,000 vot- es were polled the victor has a major- ity of only twenty. The vote stood— Kennedy, 1(* !267; Fleming, 10,247. Ushorne-J' &eve, T. M. Kay; Council- lors, W. Dei'bridge, John Hunter, R. Gardiner and W. Keddy. Winggham—Mayor, W. F. l3rocken' shire; Councillors, Ward A. R. Arscott, J. McLean, F. Forbes. Wroxeter—Reeve, L. B. Sanders, by acclamation; Councillors, J. Barnard, R. W. Rutherford„W. Wilson; School Trustees, T. Rae, M. Sanderson, A. Munro. Gun Club Matches. •A large crowd was present at the matches of the Clinton Gun Club, on New Years day. Among those fro.ee,,, a distance were D. C. Smith, and J. S. Kirkwood, Hamilton; E. D. Fulton, St. Thomas; J. Bice, of Credition, and several other noted shots. The score is given below:-- e ARTIFICIAL BIRDS 1ST EVENT os. Ballantyne, 5 B. Watts, 6 E. Hinchley, 7 E. C. Smith 10 E. Cantelon,s 6 J. Dodd H. Cade, 95 J. McMurray,. 6 J. Turner„ 7 E. D. Fulton..: 7 J. S. Kirkwood, 7 D. Cantelon, 7 H. Calle, 6 J. E. Blackall 10 E. Hovey, 7 W. Gregg, 7 A. J. Bright 3 E. Hinchley, , 3 F. Willard 5 W. Doherty, jr 7 3. Avery 3 2Nn EVENT. J. Ballantyne, 8 J. E. Blacxall 13 D. C. Smith 12 E. Cantelon 13 J. Dodds, 11 H. Cade* 11 J. McMurray, 12 J. Turner, 10 J. S. Kirkwood, 14 E. Hinchley 12 A. J. Bright, 9 E.D. Fulton 13 D. Cantelon, 9 E. I;(ovey 10 W. Gregg, 13 3ao EVENT. J. Ballantyne,..., 9 J. E. Blackall, 9 D. C. Smith, 9 E. Cantelon, 9 3. Dodds 7 H. Cade, 9 J. McMurray, 9 J. Turner, 6 J. S, Kirkwood, 6 E. Hinchley, 9 A. J. Bright, 8 W. Doherty, 5 McLeod, 5 McDonald,m 6 G.Hinc:hlep 6 W. Morrison, 5 F. Willard 6 J. Avery 4 E. D. Fu!ton 9 , E. Hovey 7 W. Gregg 8 D. Cantelon 0 4TH EVENT. J. Ballantyne, 8 J. E. Blackall 9 D. C. Smith, 9 E. Cantelon 6 J. Dodds 6 H. rade, 9 J. McMurray 9 J. Tun ner 6 H. Cole 7 J. S. Kirkwood, 9 AHinchley 7 . J. Bright.. 8 T. Vannar 6 E. Hovey, 9 D. Cantelon, 5 W. B. Bell 5 W. Grigg, 9 T. Stephens, 3 McDonald 8 McLeod, 6 E. D. Fulton, 10 5TH EVENT . J. Ballantyne 12 J. E. Blacxall 12 D. C. Smith 12 E. Cantelon 13 J. Dodds 9 H. Cade 13 J. McMurray, 11 J. Turner 13 J. S. Kirkwood 15 E. Hinchley 13 A. J. Bright, 11 H. (:ole, 8 E. D. Fulton 15 D. Cantelon , 7 E. Hovey 14 W. Gregg 14 R. Watt 10 • F. Willard, 13 McLeod, 5 McDonald, 7 6TH EVENT. J. Bright, 7 J. E. Blacken , 9 D. C. Smith 1(1 E. Cantelon, Sf^` ' J. Dodds 8 H. Cade, 7 3. McMnrry, 8 3. 8. Kirkwood, 9 E. Hinchley 10 J. Avery 8 E. D. Fulton 9 W. Gregg 9 E. Hovey, 8 S. Findley 0 FOR THE HIGHEST AGGREGATE SILVER CUP. Smith, 10 Blackall, 9 Fulton 9 LIVE BIRDS -1ST EVENT J. S. Kirkwood 13 J. Bice 8 D. C. Smith 6 C. Venner 2 J. Bright, 6 E. D. Fulton 8 J. Ballantyne, 7 S. Speare A 6 W. Gregg, 9 H. Cade, 7 J. Dos 6 G.iHinchleydd, 5 R. Gregg 7 3. McMurray, 7 E. Cantelon, ....... ....12 Dr. Blackall 9 E. Hovey, 7 Kirkwood and Cantelon tied in this match and in the shoot -off. Kirkwood,, won.—Silver Cup—Tho score being 3 to 2. County Currency. The annual meeting of the Hay Branch Agricultural Society will be held in the town hall, Zurich, on Thurs- day. The Misses Colborne, of Goderich, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Bruce, of Stratford. Mr. John Love and Miss Alice Turn- bull were united in wedlock's bonds at her mother's residence, Hay, on New Year's day. T. H. Race, of Mitchell, declined to accept the mayoralty fur 1895 even by acclamation. The position is no sine- cure. The editor of the Mitchell Advocate celebrated his 54th anniversary on Monday of last week, by announcing his withdrltwl from municipal politics. (lamp "Bonny Jean,” Sons of Scot- land, Ripley, held its first annual hall and supper in Urquharts •block, on'' Monday night, New Year's eve. Dr. L. E. Rice wits presented with a gold -headed ebony cane by a few of his Atwood friends on the occasion of his leaving his home near Ennhro. The Charity Ball given in aid of the Stratford City Hospital. was the social event of the season and netted some- thing like $200. • The annual meeting of the Ashfield & Wawanosh Agricultural Society will he held in the hall, Dungannon, at 2 o'clock p. tn., on Thursday, January 10th, 1895. A child of Mr. Jas. Edwards, of the, 8th con. of Wawanosh, fell from a chair and broke a leg. The little suf- ferer is doing as well as can be expect- ed. The Winthrop Cheese Company, having decided to make cheese in their factory next season, have engaged Mr. Fronk Millson, of Pinkerton, as cheese maker. Messrs. Jas. Grieve and S. A. Papple- stone, of Exeter, were in Seaforth, Wednesday, installing the newly elect- ed officers of the 1. O. O. F. lodge of that town. The Rev. Messrs. Crossley and Hun- ter left for Boston, Mass., on January 4th, where they will be for probably a couple of months. Froin Boston they go to St. John, N. B. Rev. E. Softley, jr., of London, form- erly of Hensall, has received the offer of a Nova Scotia parish, near the city of Halifax and has accepted the;same. He will enter on his duties very short- ly. Mr. H. P. Chapman, merchant, Ripley, has arrived home From a six weeks' trip to Denver, whdre he was en- gaged in winding up the estate of his late uncle. He was delighted With Colorado. The young son of Mr. Jos.`Builar•d, of Winghain, who was so seriously in- jured recently is getting along (nicely, and it is expected that he will OA lose the use of his legs. His being young is greatly in his favor. A former resident of Ingersoll n4med Fred Hawkins was arrested in Lindsay one day last week and taken to Inger- soll on the charge of non.supportt of his wife. It is said he was about to Nbe married to a wealthy widow of Lindsa\ty when arrested, Drs. McKay and Neff, of Ingersoll, the other day performed the difficult task of putting on a new nose forta young man named McGinnis. The new nose was made from skin taken from the yourfg man's forehead. The ex- periment is expected to be a success. Mr. Edward Christie has exchanged , his twod are farms, handred one , h r and a quarter miles south of Exeter, eter, for Mr. John Kerslake's one hundred acre farm, beingg lot No. 7, in the 2nd concession of Usborne. They are all first class farms. Mr. Cht istie received about $6,000 difference. "A Mr. Kerr, of Lobo, while travel- ling homeward one evening recently near Mt. Carmel, was accosted by some highwaymen, hut, he urged his team f,ireward, and the would-be robbers fired two shots after him, one of which went clean through the hat he was wearing. There is no clue as to the names of the parties. Many persons through motives of economy turn the flame of a kerosene lamp low when necessary to leave it burning, a thing they would not do if they were aware that the oil consumes hust as fast, but the gas sloes not burn, ence is thrown off into the room, giving the horrible odor which is not only offensive to smell but poisonous to the human life. An interesting arbitration case was heard before Judge Toms last Friday, being the claim of Dr. Shaw, of Clin- ton, for attendance on the late Joseph Whitehead of that town. The time of the services was two months and 12 days, and the amount claimed $737, Dr. Shaw contending that he practi- cally gave up his whole time and services to the patient. The executor,i of the estate are W. Coats, lawyer Scott and Mrs. Ross, a daughter of deceased; they resisted the claim and by consent was referred to Judge Toms as sole and final arbiter. All the doctors of Goderich and Clinton gave evidence as to their charges in similar cases, and the respective parties were represented as follows : E. L. Dickenson for Dr. Shaw ; P. Holt for Mrs. Ross and J. T. Gamow for Mr. Coats. Judgment was reserved.—Goderich Star. +tr. Brussels. The Brussels new Council will repre- sent the following' callings, editor, grocer, grain dealer hardware, and fur- niture dealer. Grey Branch Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting in the Town Hall, Brussels, on Thursday afternoon of next week, beginning at 1.30 o'clock. Election of officers, re ceiving the annual report,&c., will con- stitute the business East Huron So- ciety will hold its meeting on the Wed- nesday following. SEND TD -DAY. Ladles andOentlemen, be alive to your own inter eat. There has recently been discovered, and is now Lor tale by the undersigned, a truly wonderful "Hair Grower" and "Complexion Whitening." This "Hair Grower' will actually grow hair on a bald head in Oil weeke. A gentleman who has no board can have thrifty growth in six weeke by the use of this wonderful "Hair Grower." It wdl also prevent rho hair from lalling. By the use of this remedy boys raise an ereellent moustache in elx weeke. Ladles if you want a enrprising hoed of hair, have it im- mediately by tho uie of this"llair Grower."' also sell a 'v:omplexion Whitening" that will in one month's time make you as clear and white as ti -e skin can to to We never knew a lady or aentiemanito nee two bottles of till, Whitening tor they all ,nay that be- fore they Ouiihed the'eoend bottle they were as whits as they would wish to be. Alter the use of this Whitening, the skin will forever retain its color. It also removes freckles. eta , etc. The "Hair Grow, r" NO emits per bottle, and the "Fane WlrItenin"" 60 cents per bot, le. Eitber of these remedies will be sent by melt postage poid, to any adlruse on receipt of price. Addrers all orders to R. RYAN, 350 GilmourSt., Ottawa, Ont. P. F.—We take P. G. Stamps same se cosh, bet part tics ordering by mail will confer a fvvor by online SL worth, as it will reunite this amount of tbo solution to accomplish Dither purpose ; then it will save ne the rush of P. O. stamps. Attalle•A=AN011it .111111A0111 Blyth. Miss Moffat returned to Chatham on New Year's day to take charge of her luseition. as teacher in the Business Col - eg 14liss Habkirk returned from Seaforth on Saturday where she had been spend- ing her holidays. On Monday Mrs, Sarah Foy returned to St, Agatha, Waterloo county, to take charge of her school. We are sorry to here that the wife of Mr. James McGee is indisposed at pre- sent. New Year's day was observed here as a general holiday. t, On Friday evening our hand sere- naded at the houses of the different aspirants for municipal honors. Our public schools were atain open- ed on Monday after the Minas and New Year's holidays. Ou Monday a well contested election was held in Industry hall for municipal honors for 1895. At the close of the pull the following was the results Reeve, N. H. Young 127, Reeve, F. Metcalf 04, Councillors, T. eery 125, W, Campbell 121. Jar' 04 145. Alex. McKenzie 145, Nally 155, In the even' Reeve and Councisl" around to\yn by a boys headeld by the : n ' . eyy gilt to the t ►;►.r6 the.elected we• . rt11�: ed upon td jive._ their little speeches" which they responded too. News Notes. About 225 fishermen, belonging to Hull, Grimsby and Yarmouth, Eng., . lost their lives in the recent gales. Mr. A. Skinner, a tortiter resident o'£ Melita, Man., has committed suicide in England. The anti-toxiire remedy for diphtheria has proven successful in three cases at Chatham, Ont., and the physicians pr nounce it a great success. The funeral of the late Sir Joh Thompson took place at Halifax, with every honor that could be paid. It is stiniated that 50,000 people 'saw the rocession. nothet church—that of St. John the Eva gelist—has been robbed in London, makit the sixth. The thieves neat only r< bed the poor-hc�x•*ti; h k th c" two b _ co''Yl i dttl munion wine. The re-coun in the WinnipegMayor- alty contest is completed. As a result Mr. McMicken is unseated and Mr. Gil- roy is declared elected by eight major- ity. The Ingersoll and Port Burwell stage was driven off Wednesday night, while the driver had left it for a few minutes It was supposed to have been stolen, but next morning was fouhd at Pui dy's, near Corinth, by Chief Pow of Tilson- burg. The mail and express matter had not been disturbed. Friday night week when the ferry' steamer was running to Sarnia from Port Huron after the opera, she sprang aleak, and had to he beached ;,ci save the lives of the passengers, who were all from Point Edward. The officers of the hoot ran her ashore away below the olcl Wolverine dry dock, and get the passengers off just before she sank, - the passengers having to go around through the tunnel to get home. The body of Sir John Thompson was embalmed by the French specialist, Charles Bayle., It was afterward placed in a shell and enclosed in leaded coffin, faced with plate -glass In order that the features might b visible Upon the arrival of the body Canada without disturbing the body opening the coffin, the lid of f the mahogany coffin which enclosed, the whole was removable. A Detroit despatch of Satt'.rda week said : On October 22 Kate Dodd commenced a suit for di once' against her husband, Albert W. Dodd, charging him with violatingthe obligations he took when they were} married about eighteen years ago. Mr. Dodd filed an answer in the cause its which he says if it was n :Resary' he could answer in detail tall (bel charges against him. But he eluitfie his wife has no right in a court/in OW state for the reason that she is e OSP,: .,: ent of Canada. Dodd said he rtidrr1cd i, her in 1877 at St. Mary's where he eta' the eomplaintant lived until 1$711."'•' From 1879 until 1881 she lived at Eltrr- John, N. B. From 1:':1 to 1::.; at Moncton, from 1883 to 1890 at TOtenito, from 1890 at. 1802 at Trafalgar and front March, 1892, until Juno, 1898, at Toronto. The 1 ill was filed on Oct. 22, and is the eptt plait;• ant has not liver gthe statethry• tie(} years in this stats tr. Dodd asks tl' Judge to throw his wife's case,,ent, court. 1