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CLINTON
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Goderich Township
IN THE FIELD.—Mr Gabriel Elliott
is in the fiele as a candidate for repre-
sentation of this district in the new
County Council He is the oldest
reeve in the township, justly claims to
be thoroughly well qualified for the
position, and will make a strong run.
VISITORS.—Miss McMann, of Gode-
rich, was last week visiting at Mr Jos-
eph Whiteley's, Messrs. George and
Robert Glen, two prosperous farmers
of Colborne spent Sunday with Mr
W. F Rick. Mr Frank S. Hick, of
Toronto, with his son Reggie, is this
week visiting under the parental
roof.
NOTES.—Miss Allie Green, who has
had a severe attack of pleurisy is im-
proving slowly. Mr Richard Jennings,
who has been in poor health for a
number of months, still continues
poorly. Mr T. Cook bas taken up his
residence in Mr G. Connel's house on
the 9th con. Mrs (Rev.) Cole, who bas
been visiting relatives here, has re-
turned to her home in Michigan.
Miss G. Torrance, of Clinton, spent
Sunday at Mr J. Middleton's. Mr.
Wm Perdue has attached to his thresh-
ing machine a double fanned smatter,
which adds greatly to the convenience
of the farmers. Mr N, Crich, a young
man of considerable ability gave an
interesting discourse in Cole's Church
last Sunday. Master Arthur Currie,
who has been suffering from a run-
ning sere lately, is, we are sorry to
say, not improvivg as rapidly as his
many friends would like to see.
Benmiller
Naw MACHINERY.— On acccunt of
the increased demand for bis goods,
Mr. J. Gledhill has put in his'1actory
some new machinery for the manufac-
ture of fancy tweeds.
Palms WINNERS.—Mr Wesley W.
Fisher has succeeded in carrying off
the usual prizes at the local fairs, His
pigs take first money almost every-
where they go.
ROOTS AND POTATOES.—The farmers
in this vicinity have commenced tak-
ing in their roots and digging the po-
tatoes. The latter crop is not up to
last year's and in many cases the rot
has affected them. On heavy lands
especially the recent rains have great-
ly aided in this.
HEAVY FROSTS. -The early and se-
vere visitations of Jack Frost have
done considerable damage to the ap-
ple crop, vegetable and the corn that
was late in being cut, Some of the
older settlers say that last Wednes-
day's frost was one of the hardest for
this time of the year in their remem-
brance.
NOTES. — A number of farmers
around here are packing their own ap-
ples and are going to send them to the
"old eod" ander the care of Mr Steep.
Mr Wm Good rejoices in the posses-
sion of another daughter. Mr Fred
Mugford had the serious misfortune to
have hie jaw bone broken by coming
in contact with a clothes line. On
Thursday last the wife of Mr John
Pennebaker presented him with an
heir in the person of a bouncing baby
boy. Mr Harry Mew bas removed
from the Maitland and taken tip his
in the house owned by Mr John Stev-
ens near Zion church. Since his de-
parture we hear he bas been, on the
sick list. Misses Lizzie and Flo Gled•
hill are visiting the former's aunt in
Mitchell. Mr and Mrs Butts and Mr.
and Mrs P. Fisher are visiting friends
In and around Exeter. Mrs J. Long
has returned from Ashfleld where she
bad been attending the funeral of her
sister, Miss Kate Finlay. The piers of
Benmiller~ Bridge are undergoing re-
pairs, they having been severely dam-
aged by the breaking up of the river
last spring. Dr Hunter, of Goderich,
b s 4541ablished a branch office at the
ennulier• hotel, Coming out every
.t laoaday,.
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ROBERT HOL1bEfd,AJditor and Proprietor.
CLINTON, ONT., OCTOBER 16 1896
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AROUND THE H -UB.
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Sammerhill
Blyth
Barrels—Apple barrels for sale at 25o each'
W. H. Me6LROY, Blyth.
TEMPERANCE.—District meeting of
the I. 0. G. T. lodge was held ie this
village on Wednesday, Oct. 14th. t
concert was given at night.
ENDEAVOR.—A number from the St.
Andrew's church Christian Endeavor
society accepted the invitation to meet
with the Belgrave society on Wedues-
day evening last.
VISITORS.—Mies Lizzie Moore, of
Brussels; Miss Jennie Miller, of Wrox-
eter; Mise Joste Gilbraith, of Bayfleld;
Mies Kate Sillers, of Walton; Mr Har-
ry Saunders, of Exeter.
FAIR.—Despite the Inclemency of BRANCHING.—Mr W. J. Chapman
has added another branch to his ex -
the weather Blyth Fair was a success.
The variety and excellence of the ex• busintensieses,
glove factory and tanning
business, viz., that of a patent brace,
0. McDonough has charge of this
branch.
CHEESE FACTORY.—At the end of
this month our cheese factor y will close
down after its first season's business.
Taking everything into account, the
the season has been a satisfactory one,
and it is expected that next year the
output will be mush larger. Mr Hill
was fortunate in securing a first-class
cheesemaker, and is worthy of renew-
ed confidence.
Wi>a ghazn.
ALL OVER.—The postponed fair, on
Tuesday, was well patronized, and the
exhibits large. We are glad the fairs
are now over.
habits, the new and commodious
grounds, and the crowds of people pro-
claimed that Blyth still leads the coun-
ty. The concert at night was well at-
tended.
ScnooL.—Our lady teachers, Miss 13.
Sillers and Miss Annie Ross have re-
signed their positions in our public
school, and the Board have engaged
the following teachers for '97: Mr A.
H. Plummer. Principal; Miss McLaugh-
lin, of Brussels; Miss Hamilton, of
Blyth; Miss Gray, of Seafortb.
Stanley
ACCIDENT.—On Friday of last week
as Mr Samuel Reid was driving on the
Bayfield road, about a mile from
Brucefleld, the cglt which he was driv-
ing took fright and ran into a ditch,
throwing Mr Reid out. He was found
to be much bruised and his shoulder
dislocated. We trust be will ere long
be able to resume his duties again.
MAY NOT GO ON.—It was recently
reported in the legal news that the
famous case of Halliday vs. Stanley
township would again come up for
trial, as a new trial had been granted
on appeal. In conversation with
Reeve Mclllveen the other day, he
stated that the Council had not yet
received notice of the trial which
should, he thought, come off in Gode-
rich about Nov. 12, if it came off at
all.
A CLOSE CALL.—On Tuesday of last
week, while John's son of the vicinity,
was engaged in his usual daily routine
he was suddenly seized by an Eagle
and carried "out of sight" but on Wed-
nesday much to the delight of the
surrounding neighborhood, who sup-
posed he was lost, he alighted safely
on the Bauble Line with the Eagle in
his possession. We hope that his in-
juries may prove to have been of so
trivial a nature as to allow him to
resume hie position as organist in the
church of which he is a member.
NOTES,—Miss Rachael Taylor, ac-
companied by her neice Miss Adda
Bothwell, has returned to Detroit, not the debasement; good sentiment
R. J. Richardson, Esq., of Bayfleld from the stage should be second to
Road. has again resumed his studies at pulpit exhortation.
Toronto University. Mie Wm. Clark, HARMONY AND DISCORD.—The Ser
sen., and her daughter, Mrs. H. Peck, I a hie band of the S. A. held forth in
went ori the recent excursion es far as i;
Pontiac, Michigan, where they visited
the sister of the further, Mrs. C. Daw-
son. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
was dispensed in Bayfleld Road Pres-
byterian Church 'on Sunday, Oct.. 11th;
on the Friday previous services being
held at 11 a. in. at which a sermon was
delivered by Rev. Mr. Burton, of
Varna. Miss Maggie Bell, of Detroit,
visited friends in this neighborhood
recently, Miss Minnie Graham visit-
ed relatives in Blyth last week. Miss
Brown, who has been visiting at the
home of her sister, Mrs W. Graham,
returned to Blyth on Monday last.
Mr Fitch, wife and child, of Turnberry
were visiting friends in Stanley last
week. Mrs R. Young, of Quinto, was
visiting her mother, Mre D. Frazer,-,-.
Mr John McEwen and hie sisters Anna
and Isabella May, visited relatives in'
Hensall and vicinity during the brat of
the week.
NOTES.—Mrs Livingstone, mother of
the young man recently killed on the
G.T.R., is visiting friends in town. F.
Kling, who has been on the sick list
for the past week, is now on the mend.
Mrs J. Elliott and daughter have re-
turned after a prolonged visit to
friends in Petrolia. Mrs J. Martin, of
Clinton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs
T. Hessian, of town. Revival services
are being conducted in the Methodist
church by the pastor Rev. Dr. Gifford.
There died in Turnberry, on Sunday
last, Mr John King, at the ripe of age
of 82 years and 5 months. Dr, Wash-
ington Tambyn is practising medicine
in the domains of Uncle Sam.
EAT AND GROW FAT --Itis a bona fide
fact, sir, that at the present time one
can live cheaper in Wingham than
anywhere this side of China, as far as
the inner man is concerned. The
butchers, who now number five, are
still slaughtering cattle; are also
slaughtering prices at the same time;
meat they have hitherto been charts-
ing 10 cents per Ib. tor, they are now
selling at 3 cents; a difference of 7 cts;
in the past their profits must have
been enormous if it would allow them
to make such aump downwards, as
they have recently done. We believe
in good, honest, fair competition, but
not that competition which thorough-
ly demoralizes trade, and must eventu-
ally bring disaster to the merchant.
On MY, THEY ARE GONE.—The Kick-
apoos have left Wingham for the city
of Bluevale. Billy Western and his
stale jokes will not be missed very
much in town, but perhaps our facili-
ties of comprehension are too feeble to
greatly appreciate the most wonderful
witty sayings of this great Kickapoo
comedian; they might have been more
chaste and pure, but on the other
hand I do not think Billy would care
very much to teach a Sunday Sshool
class. All entertainments should have
in view the edificatis n of the masses,
QUITE A SCARE.—On Thursday of
last week quite a commotion was
manifest among some of the neighbors
on the 2nd and 3rd cons. The cause of
trouble was the presence of a suppos-
ed escape from the asylum and as the
community is not at all noted for such
characters, the people naturally felt
uneasy when he made his appearance.
It seems he had called at a farm house
and asked permission to stay all night
but just at this moment the farmer's
dog arrived on the scene and the ped-
estrian, feeling unsafe, made a speedy
return to the opposite neighbor where
he again made his wants known and,
perhaps fearing another dog, walked
boldly into the house; seated himself
nad began acting in rather a mysteri-
ous manner. The inmates of the
house becamealarmed and told hila
they had no room for him. This had
not the desired effect and feeling a
little uneasy as the force in the house
seemed hardly strong enough, they
decided to send to a neighbor for assis-
tance. Consequently the daughter
was despatched, but when half way
whom should ebe meet but the willing
watchman on his nocturnal visite. To
him she told her story and then both
made haste for the house. The invad-
er thinking he was in the hands of a
constable quietly took his departure
and was evidently glad to get off so
eissily. Onr would-be constable thinks
he ought to have a bell after this to
warn the neighbors and we can only
say that we fully endorse his seal -
men te.
Constance
NoTEe.—Mr Geo. Coats, of Brussels,
is at present picking apples on his
farm near the village. Mr J. W. Sing
is away to his uncle's funeral at Blue -
vale. The farmers are busy taking up
their root crop, Mrs Cooper has re-
turned from Cleveland, where she
spent the summer with her daughter.
Mrs Wm. Clark has returned from
New York where she was visiting her
brother. sirs Jas. Snell, who has been
somewhat hr posed for some time, is
It'nproving.
ingham Saturday and Sunday last,
and were well attended. The evening
service of Sunday was much inter-
rupted by the boisterous behaviour of
two young men somewhat under the
influence of Old King alcohol. They
are well known in Wingham, but we
here refrain from giving their names,
out of respect for the the good name
of their families. There is no compul-
sion for one or any to attend the S. A.
meetings; should they do so they are
always courteously treated; then in
the name of common sense why can't
they return the compliment; do they
think that it adds to their dignity to
transform themselves from the state
of manhood to that of monkeyhood, if
they do they are badly mistaken.
Auburn.
The following applies to some well-
known citizens:—Goldthrope, Cullis &
Anderson, at Fibre City, Michigan,
have 25 to 30 men working at pulp-
wood, have also purchased 500,000 feet
of pine and they are now enlarging
their saw mill. They have also arrang-
ed with the railroad to have a switch
put in to their lumber yard. John
Hunkins has been unwell and returned
to Auburn. A. E. Cullis is home for a
short time on business at Auburn.
MILLINERY OPENING.—The ladies of
the village and vicinity took advan-
tage of the cordial invitation extended
them, and on Friday and Saturday,
Oct. 2nd and 3rd, Mrs "Howson's millin•
ery parlors were thronged by compan-
ies of ladies who seemingly enjoyed
t.be attention bestowed on them.
Miss Ballard's tables were ladened
with hats that compared favorably
with any display seen in Toronto. The
large velvet and chenille hats and
small jaunty turbans are seen, while
the bonnets are small with the blood
effect. The trimmings are of every
kind and color and the more elaborate
and rich, the more stylish the result.
Ostrich tips are used on everything,'
with wings and flowers; among the
new ideas are the spreading ospreys
and peacock mounts. A small silk
heaver turban with short ribbon and
black mounts was mush admired. A
large black velvet and green chenille
hat, trimmed with bright rosesiand
paisley ribbon, was also a thing of
beauty.
Londesboro
SIOB.--Rev. Mr Hamilton le still very
sick; he appears to have a complication
ot diseases. We hope to hear of a
change for the better soon.
PERSONAL.—Mies Rigsby, of London,
(daughter of Rev. Mr Rigsby, Bl th) is
engaged as nurse for Rev. Mr Hawil-
top. Rev. Mr Stewart took Mr Ham-
ilton's work here on Sunday and Rev.
Mr McLean at Burn's church, and both
are expected to do so again next Sun-
day. Mr Hamilton's brother came to
see him last week and stayed a few
days. his mother and sister are with
him at preoeut,
SUDDEN DEPARTrTRE.—Messrs Wm.
Stephenson and Wm. Cole, former
residents of this place, but latelof
Morris, near Brussels, are reportedto
have taken a sudden departure for the
land of the brave and the free. They
have left several creditors to mourn
over losses, They have got away from
the presence of their creditors, but
they cannot get away frorn their con-
sciences. Stephenson's family • have
moved to Kinburn and Coles have
come to this place, to the house form-
erly owned by Mr Jackson.
NOTES.—Mr Henry Modeland, wife
and child are visiting in this neighbor-
hood. Mrs Wilson, ot Hensall, and
her daughter from Dakota are visiting
at A. Wilken's and other friends. Mr
John Lear and wife started on Wed-
nesday on their homewardourney,
but will visit some other friends on
the way. Master Alvin Brogden has
gone to the Queen City to learn to be
a druggist, etc. Mr W. T. Brunsdon
retu:ued on Tuesday evening from
Manitoba. Mr Jesse Mountain came
home from Manitoba on Monday. On
Wednesday North Star Lodge I..OG.T.
was well represented at the District
Lodge at Blyth.
Seafort.h.
NoTEa.—Mise Annie Cardno, who
has been visitinghere for some time,
returned to Bualo on Monday. A
largely signed requisition was present-
ed to Mr D. D. Wilson, on Saturday,
asking him to accept nomination for
the County Council for District No. 5;
Mr Wilson consented and there Is. no
doubt whatever of hie election. Mr
Wilson and wife left on Monday on a
trip to the old country, and expect to
bo absent about two monthe. Harold
Jeff'reyjand Miss Barton, two of our
papular young citizene, were married
on Wednesday evening.
ltiolruesviile.
MISSIONARY.—Next Sunday mission-
ary services will be held on the Holmee-
ville circuit. Rev. Mr Pring, of Nile,
will preach here morning and evening
and at Sharon at 2.30 p.m., while May-
or Holmes, of Clinton, may take the
service at Ebenezer at 3 p.m.
NOTES.—Mr W. Cook and Miss Hor-
ton, of Leeburn, were visiting at Mr
A. Osbaldestin's recently. Mr John
Potter, of Woodstock, is visiting
friends here. Prior to the departure
of Mr and Mrs W. Elford for Goderich,
the choir here presented them with a
handsome photograph album.
A Goon LOAD.—Mr Wm. Grigg, of
Colborne, who is noted for being able
to haul some rather large loads of
wood to town, weighed one load the
other day which tipped the beam at
8880 lbs., about 3e cords of dry wood,
weighing nearly ft ton is no small jag
to bring up the river hill with one
team.
A PPLES,—Who isn't tired of hearing
of apples? Those who sold them for
even 25c per barrel are considered
somewhat fortunate; those still having
them on the trees are almost to be
envied, but a large number of those
consigning have lost all hope and will
feel thankful if they do not have to
hand out a 11tle more to meetexpenses.
BURNED Ot7T OP HOUSE AND HOME.
—The NEw ERA is in receipt of a let-
ter from It. Docking, of Cy rens Riv-
er, Manitoba, formerly of this place,
containing information that will be
received with genuine regret by all his
old friends in this vicinity. On the
28th of Sept., while a steam thresher
was passing the house for a near cut
across the country, a spark from the
engine set the house on fire ; Mrs.
Docking smelled something burning,
and looking in the stove saw that
there was no fire; going outside she
discovered the house on fire and at
once gave the alarm; Mr Ducking was
working half -a -mile away and the
wind was blowing a gale, so that by
time he had reached the house it was
impossible to save anything. Mrs.
Dockingnearly lost her lite iu an at-
tempt to save something. The house
was insured but the loss over this will
be about $800, and they will have to
begin life over again where they star t-
ed many years ago. This is excesd•
ingly hard lines, but Mr Docking he-
lieves that in the Providence of God
he may yet get up on bis feet again.
Bayfield.
CHURCH NOTES.—The British and
Foreign Bible Society held its annual
meeting in the Methodist church on
Thursday evening; further particulars
later. Mr N. Cinch, of Tuckerswith,
preached in Cole's church and in Bay-
fleld last Sunday, in the absence of Rev
Mr Oaten, who is holding special ser-
vices at Bethel. Rev Mr Acheson
preached In St. Andrew's church here
in the afternoon, and Anniversary ser -
mono at the Bethany appointment in
tl a morning and evening laet Sunday.
The Mission Band held its meeting in
St. Andrew's church last Slater day,
ESCAPED FROM THE TOILE.—A rath-
er exciting and unusual event occurred
here on Saturday evening. & young
man had been arrested at Kirkton on
some felonious charge and was ordered
to be committeed to jail for trial. In
charge of Constable Sipple, of Zurich,
they started for Goderich, Mr Mur-
dock, of Heneall, driving, and Me
Cooklawyer, accompanying. At
Bayfield they stopped for supper, and
the prisoner asked permission to visit
a closet, which was granted; as he was
leaving the same he made a bolt for
liberty, and the swiftest member of
the trio was uuable to cat.cb him and
he made his escape.
NOTES.—W. D. Doherty, Clinton,
peas In town on Tuesday last. The
steam yacht went to Goderich for the
winter last week. Miss McEwen and
Mrs John Whiddon were in Seaforth
Tuesday. H. Dramen attended the
Blyth fair last week; he reports a
good show. H. Erwin was in Gode-
rich on Friday of last week. Mr Bak-
er, a former principal of the public
school, was in town on Saturday last;
W. Hill, of Egmondvilie, accompanied
him. Miss L. Elliott is visiting friends
in Blyth. Reeve Burne' house is al-
most ready to move into; it is a fine
structure and shows that Mr Burne has
confidence that Bayfleld will yet awake
from her lethargy. H. F. Edwards &
Son will dissolve partnership and after
Nov. 1st, the business will be carried
on by F. A. Edwards; no doubt Frank
will soon have another partner in hus-
iness. Wm. Whiddon was in Clinton
on Saturday. There has been a second
drier put up at the evaporator', which
adds much to the efficiency of the first-
class plant in operation all fall. We
are pleased to note that John Whiddon
has resumed his work in the school to
place of Mise Ferguson, who has been
supplying for him since the holidays.
Other convalescents are John Morgan,
Bella Whiddon and W. Kemp. Apple
picking around here has come to be
quite an industry; however it is likely
not to prove as profitable as hereto-
fore, as the price has been reduced.
Leeburn.
MOVING.—Mr John Clutton return-
ed from near Hamilton on Monday
last, where he has been overseeing the
erection of a new house on t he proper-
ty lately purchased t here. Th ' t"arnily
start for their new home on Monday
Mrs Clutton and family will remain I®
St rat ford for a few days while Mr Clut-
ton, who will drive down, will contin-
ue his journey and prepare for their
arrival. In their removal the com-
munity loses a good citizen, cis Mr
Clutton was ever to the front in things
pertaining to the welfare of the neigh-
borhood. The well wishes of every
h..dy follow them to their new home.
May prosperity and health be their lot,
NOTES.—Miss Harriett Thurlcw is
the guest of Mrs Jas. McManus. Mias
Sadie and Birdie Hillier, of Goderich,
visited relatives here on Sunday, also
Wm. Hillier and A. Horton spent a
few days bere last week. Mr and Mrs
Curwin and daughter, of Goderich
township, were the gllests of Mr and
Mrs Stirling this week, Mr Wm.
Strachan, a former resident, but now
of Louisville, Kent.ucxy, is spending a
few days vacation among friends in
this neighborhood. Mr and Mrs A. H.
Clutton spent a few clays last week at
the home of the latter, the wedding of
her sister, Jennie, being the attraction;
Miss .Jennie is known to many here,
who wish both her and her hnshand a
long and happy life. The hoer of
meeting of the Y.P.S.C.E. bas been
changed from 730 to 7 p.m., and will
continue at that hour till further no-
tice. Horace Horton has engaged to
work for Mr E. Shaw for a few weeks.
Mr and Mrs Jas. McManus rejoice over
the addition to their family of a little
girl; who saysthere are no girls in tee•
burn when ths makes Gia in one funny.
Hullett
NOTES.—The trustees of S. 5, No. 7,
Hullett, have engaged J. S. Laidlaw,
of Morris, as teacher for 1897. The
Council will meet on Saturday, 10 a.m.
TABES.—On Monday next, 19th inst,
Mr. Thomas Neilans, Collector, will
start on his annual rounds. Mr Neil -
an has been at this job so long that his
horse knows just where to go first,
and the intelligent animal could near-
ly collect the taxes itself.
WEDDING.—A happy event took
cInce at the home of Mr Robt. Bruce,
3th tor., on Wednesday afternoon,
hen his second daughter, Miss Bella,
was united in marriage to Mr Thomas
Little; both are exceedingly popular
residents of the 13th, and thia was gen-
erously manifested by the very large
number of presents received by the
bride. Rev Mr McLean performed the
ceremony, while Miss Maggie Bruce,
sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid
and Mr Blair. of Blyth, as groomsman.
The young couple enter upon the real-
ities of life with the good -will and es-
teem of a large circle of friends.
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Tuokersmith.
NOTES.—Mrs John Ross, Clinton, is
visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs Wm. Berry. Mrs James Allen
returned last week Mout visiting at the
horse of her son, Mr John Allen, N.
W. Territory.
SoCtAL.—On Friday evening, Oct.
23rd, a social will be held in Turner's
church. A good program consisting
of readings, recitations, vocal and in-
strumental music and an address by
Mr Abner Cosens, of Egmondville, will
be rendered.
PERSONALS.—Mr J.G. Crich has don-
ned the parental senile. Mise Maggie
Dick has returned to her home in Mor-
ris. Miss Edith Watters is the guest
of her sister, Mrs G. Plewes. Mr Robt.
Lar.desboro, has returned to the Lon-
don Military School. Miss Annie Mar-
shall, of Clinton, will lead the meeting
of E.L. of C.E. here on Sunday even-
ing next.
MARRIAGE.—On Thursday of last
week Miss Jennie Fotheringham was
married to Mr Alex. Monteith, one of
Tuckersmith's successful farmers, at
the home of her father, Mr Wm. Foth-
eringham. Tne wedding was a quiet
one, none hut relatives of the parties
being present. Rev. Mr Muir, of
Brucefleld, officiated in his usual geni-
al manner. The newly married couple
left on the evening train from Hensall;
they will visit in St. Catharines, De-
troit and other places. Their many
friends join in wishing them a pleasant
journey down the stream of life.
Goderich.
A Wier, CAem. —Jos. Speers, jr., of
Goderich, is asking the divisional
court at Toronto to declare invalid the
will of his father, Jos. Speers, made In
1803, and to declare valid a former will
of 1888, which the son says was the
only will he was mentally capable of
making, and which left him all. Heirs
who come under the last will say that
Judge Doyle, of Huron County, was
right m declaringthe last willlvalid,
but Mr Speers, jrr., says Judge Doyle
was not the senior • judge of Huron
Conntjt atld had no power to adjudi.
Cats the matter.
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ALLEN & WILSON'S
Druggists and Opticians
What We Say, That We Do.
Porter's Hill.
NOTES.—The Annivert;;,py ss Vjce
held in the Methodist t3hurch on Sun-
day last ware well attended, Rev Mr
Acheson, of Kippen, preaching in his --
usual good style. At a recent meeting
of the trustees of our school Mr D.
Smith was re-engaged for another
year. Miss H. McDougal, who has
been very sick, is improving. Mr
Potter was confined to his bed for se-
veral days with muscular rheumatism,.s
but is able tQ be out again. Mr J. P'ot--
ter. wife and family, .re yigitin
friends in this neighborhood, 1tii~d
Moore, of Mitchell, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs W. Lobb. Master H.
Cook and sister paid a flying visit to
friends around the hills. The cold web
weather reminds us that winter is
drawing near. Mr and Mrs Ivison, of
Kippen, were visiting at Mr E. 0, Pot-
ter s this week. Mr and Mrs J. L.
Courtice, of Holmesville, epentSupday;
with Mr J. Pickard. Special meetings
are being held in the Methodist church:
Mrs J. Wallis is again in vary poor
health. The familiar face of MH.
Newton was seen at the hills on Tues-
day.
Brucefleld
A Snap.—Ladles call and seoare some of our
bargains, which we are offering on Prints, Drees
Goods, Art Mullins, Oretonnes, etc., previous to
opening out;new goods. Our Flannellettes are e
marvel, 32 limbos wide for 7o. To any lady pur-
chasing for cash $10,00 worth of'goods we will
present a very pretty lamp.—MRS. GEO. BAIBD
JG SON,
Hensall
NOTES.—R. Bell, jr., is building a
brick addition to his foundry, to meebrr
the demands of his rapidly increasing
business. On Saturday Frank Mar-_„
shall and Ogle Johnston shot a coob,,;f
which was lodged in the crotch ohs
tree in Andrew Murray's bush; the
coon weighed 25 pounds. On Saturday.
Fred Smallacomhe smashed his pre-
vious record as barrel maker to pieces,
when he turned out 111, apple barrels;
this is the great e -,t day'd work we have
heard -of, and we think him the fastest
cooper in Ontario. On Mondtay the
19th, the Y. P. S. C. E. of St. Andrew's
church, Kippen, will hold their Anni-
versary services, when the following-';
speakers will be preeenl: —Revs Grant,
of St. Marys; Muir, of Brucefleld; Mac-.
Donald, of Seafortb; Henderson and
Waddell, of Hensall.
Additional Looai Naas.
Robt, McLean, the Secretary of the
Ontario Underwriters' Association,
whu died in Toronto, Tuesday, aged 80
years, was at one time a resident of
Clinton.
•
Mr Jos. Chidley barn taken a position
as ti aveller for Broadfout & Box, of `
Seaforth, and started on his route last,
klouday. Hie territory is the whole
of Western Ontario.
Mr Jas. Snell shipped a fine Leciester
ram to a breeder in Neshraska on
Thursday. He also sold two Shear
ling rams at Wingham show, and one
to G. Penbale, of Exeter.
Mrs H.R. Walker, of town, and Mrs „
J. Bailey, of Hullett, both underwent
serious surgical operations this week
and their friends will be pleased to
know that they are doing as well as
can be expected.
SOMETHING UNUSUAL.—Mr Thomas `xF
Cottle, who is engaged in packing app .;'
pies, has come across a couple which Y;
are certainly freaks of nature. One
of them has three varieties in one—.
Canada Reds, King and Spy, and each
variety is as distinctly marked as if'`:'t`
divided ori by a knife. The other ap-
ple has the same varieties, but they are
not quite so clearly marked.
Scaooe BOARD.—The regular meet-
ing of the school board was held on
Monday; the report of Mr Lough.
showed he number of pupils enrolled .�
to he boys, 248; girls, 214; average et-
tendance for September 890. Condit.:
conal arrangements were made towards
re-engagement of the teachere. The.
Principal reported the attendance
very irregular, as the Truant Officer`, >.
does not appear to be able to put the :-
law in force. The Board expreseedsate
isfaction with Mr Welsh's performance'
of his duties, he having devoted a greats
deal of time and attention thereto,,',
Perhaps it disposition to be slightly len;-
lent on the part of the Mayor may be:,':4:?
to blame for part of the irregularity',
but by no means all; there are so manlyy'rr
possible evasions of the law.that it
exceedingly difficult to carry out. The;
Truant Officer has tried to avoid inetire
ring costs to parents but if they wilt'.;;
not send their children regularly be
school, they will have to abide by the
law.
ur
Bon. Joseph Martin,who is t�bottl les
Ottawa for horde, states thiel for .;
Oh years hs will delete himisill ati
and at the end of bhai bias hili
ti he ztiay rt=lur'!'s't )chiles.