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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1896-10-21, Page 1TE E ilhlilON TERIES—I1.Aaper Annum, 1.001n Advance. NEWS -RECORD. INDEPHNDA'NT IN ALL TH1NG8,-NRPTIAL IN NOTHING A. M TODD, BO Dor end Owner VOL. XVIII Dead is the Staff of Life 511 OOP is Life Itself A good pure article of beer such as we HAVE, CARRY, SELL in stock cannot help but be a healthy drink. Nothing in it but the hest Hops and Malt. asassasseasese Lack Kennedy. The Clinton Liquor Store. 1896 * OCTOBER *•1896 Su. Mo. Tu. We. I Th. Fr. Ba. X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 no 11 12 13 X.I. 15 16 x7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 05 26 27 28 29 30 31 r. Brief Town Topics. Mrs. (Rev.) Parke has returned from Ohio. -Mr. A. C. Dufton was in London this week . about the Huron Rifle Associa- tion•\ tches ? It is said councillor Searle will return with a life partner. The Guy Bros. Minstrels are booked for Clinton on Nov. 10th. .. When you go nut shooting tell the truth whenyouu return. "Every shootist does not shoot if re- sults count for anything. THE NEWS -RECORD extends congra- tulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bloor. Some of the shooting grounds are -placarded prohibiting trespassing. Clinton Lodge Na. A: F: and A. M., meets next Friday evening at 7.30. Mr. Barnhardt, of the Molsons Bank, has returned from a delightful holiday trip. There was a good fall of snow on Saturday and Sunday—the first of the season. . Miss Eva Croll spent several days at Tavistock and Woodstock and return- ed Monday. Rev. and Mrs. Ford have returned from a celightful visit to the White Winged City. Miss Hartt has engaged in a most commendable undertaking and opened a sewing school. Messrs. Holmested, Jackson, Stong and Stewart of Seaforth, were in Clin- ton last Sunday. It is said that no less than fourteen weddings took place in this neighbor - 'hood last Wednesday. Mr. H. C. Barlett has a model under- taking outfit, including a beautiful span of matched horses. Mayor Holmes has for several days been crippled from the effects of a severe attack of lumbago. Mrs. Tufts of Belgtave and Mrs. Hele of Winghaw were the guests of Rev. Parke last Thursday. Bert Hodgens and Will Ross, of 01i1nn, visited friends in town Tues - d hey came on their bikes.— E eter Times. Mr. Harold Whitt, formerly of Clin- ton, won the second prize and gold medal in Company K. in the rifle con- test at Toronto. Deputy -Reeve Cooper is in the field for the County Council and informs TRE NEWS -RECORD that ho will be in the race to win. Rev. A. Stewart preached at Port Elgin last, Sunday, Rev. A. H. Drumm, formerly of Clinton, preaching here most acceptably. On Monday Mr. C. Wallace's horse broke from its rnooringson Rattenbury street and smashed things generally. No one was hurt. Mr. John A. Platt, of Goderich, was on a business visit to Clinton last Wed- nesday. He may again commence the manufacture of salt. The hamock has been put away, And'the parlor easy chair Begins to creak and wobble and Shows signs of ware and tear. Miss Ida Plummer, who has been on a visit here from Rhode Island U. S., returned yesterday. The lacy is a trained nurse and daughter of councill- or Plummer. Mrs. J. Patterson, of Mt. Clemens, is spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. McDonald, previous to spending the winter months in Florida. Talc News -RI CORn is indebted to Mr. J. G. Steep, Goderich Township, for a liberal sample of the largest, beat colored and flavored snow apples we have seen this year. Mr. John Johnston, of the harness ezpor'luny was out shooting last Thursday and brought down a geod bagof black squirrels and rabbits. THE NEWs-REcoRD was favored with a couple of nice specimens for which we thank the donor. CLINTON_. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER, 21, 1896 Brief Town Topics. Mr, Robert Howard, of Blyth, an expert in brick and masonary build- ing, was in Clinton last Wednesday on business, and renewed his subscription to THE News -RECORD. On Sunday next, Oct. 26th the ser- vices at Holnresville, Middleton, and Summerhill, Church of England. will he for Sunday Schools and the youngg people. The offertories will be for Al- goma Diocese. Geo. Sharp, who has been in the Molsons Bank at Ridgetown for some time, got notice Tuesday of his remov- al to Clinton, and left to assnme a similar office in their branch there, —London Free Press. GOOD ROAD MAKING.—Last Friday evening Mr. A. W Campbell, C. E., Provincial instructor in road making, addressed those interested in the Clin- ton Council Chamber. There was a good number present, but from the in- formation given we judge there should have been many more present. Mi, Campbell, who Es very fluent of speech and seems to thoroughly understand good road -making, was introduced by Mayor Holmes, who was ill, and Reeve Kennedy very efficiently filled the chair. The speaker highly complt mented the town on its excellent town hall, public streets and private resi- dences, but was not backward in say- ing he was sadly disappointed—only in the streets, however. He had gone over the Town Treasurer's hooks and ascertained that no less than $18,000 had been spent in Clinton on the roads and walks during the past ten years. This amount should have, and would if properly applied, make the streets permanent. He commended the grad- ing machine and the good work it, had done, While the Clinton Council has doubtless endeavored to do good work, Inuch money has been wasted. The road inspector is tax collector, poll tax collector, dog tax collector, health ins spector, weigh master, etc., while the streets are allowed to he neglected. The first principles of good road -mak- ing are these :-1. proper drainage; 2, crowning the road ;3, pure and uniform material ; 4, to be properly spread, rolled and consolidated- Mr. Campbell confessed openly that none of these highly important conditions to secure good roads had been followed by%they uiufieipality ot.Olinton. To start, a tile -drain on froth sides of the road must he placed below the frost mark— an ordinary four -inch farm tile migbtdo. This will assure a foundation. When be foundation is made and the gravel pread the road must be crowned say one inch to every foot. The gravel hould be as uniform as possible, not arth, sand and stone. The proper material should be rolled with a ma - bine that might probably cost $600, rawn by two teams of horses. Clin- on, on examination, has the proper iaterial to make good roads,and seven oads of the proper kind could be rawn as against four of useless stuff ow. With eigh ;een inches of gravel ow,new material has to be put on the treets every year, while twelve inches f proper gravel at command would est from year to year until worn out. Mr. Campbell highly commended the test granolithic walk in front of the own hall—placed there as a result of HE NEWS -RECORD'S agitation—hut as of the opinion that a tile drain he - ow the frost mark should have been laced in the centre. In ten years $35,000,000 in Ontario has been expend - d on township roads, besides an im- ense amount of statute labor. In ve years with system and a will, all hese roads could be made gond at a ery large decrease in expenditure. r. Campbell contended that the sys- m of appointing pathroasters was ad and that their work as a whole AS very unsatisfactory, although this, e said, was not the fault of the law. he statute labor of to -day was not the lass of work performed in the olden iwes. Then, the desire was to have verything perfect; now, to slight the ork. Lack of interest in the present ay is one great cause for the humil- ating condition of the roads. While a ozen different pathmasters will give dozen different opinions as to gravel nd good road making, he wanted to y most emphatically that sand or arth would never make good roads ; and simply attracts moisture and olds the rain; earth makes mud -- ith traffic, then, the roads are des- royed. First-class gravel should e used and that of a uniform size. athrnasters and the duties of street nspectors should he boiled down. Un- er present conditions it is as useless to hink of building good roads as it ould he to expect the progressive far- er to return to the ancient sickle for arvesting and the ancient flail for hreahing. Mr. Campbell answered any questions and explained that the pring or summer would he the beat me for building good roads, that old ngland had adopted thesystemhenow rged, and referred to the magnificent ads of Scotland, Germany, &c. Many wns in Ontario, including Ingersoll, ilsonbnrg, Ridgetown, Barrie, Wood - tock, Arc., were in the march. Inger- 11 alone had raised $35,000 deben- res for good roads and walks and in fteen years this would be paid back ith good roads and streets thrown in. n the whole the address was interest - g and practical and for an hour af- rwarde free discussion followed Along the audience. Reeve Kennedy roposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Oamp- 11, which was moved by W.arW. arran and S. G. Plummer and cried animously. Now that tbo agitation as taken roof, good roads should In e near future become an aecomplish- fact in Clinton. WHOLE NO. 935 Brief Town Topics. Mt'. and Mire. JohniJohnston, Ratten- bury street, were last week as far not th as Gerrie on a visit. Mr. Johnston took his gun along and bagged a large owl and a good number of partridge and black squirrel. Rev. Mr. Sawyer, Turner's appoint- ment,was taken ill on Sunday from bleeding from the nose and was unable to fill his appointments. He has par- tially recovered and we are {lad to learn will soon be all right again. Mr. Phil Crews has decided to en- gage in the jewelry and watchmaking business here on his own account and expects to open out about the 1st of the month. He is a good mechanic and has many friends in this section. If skunks keep on infesting the town a brigade will have to be organized to expel them. Mr. George Doherty be- lieves in exterminating •them by a liberal use of poison, a very effectual remedy, while others prefer shooting irons. A "skunk exterminating club" will soon doubtless be found with a good membership. TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS AGO.—The other day Mr. J. T. Harland, of Har- land Bros., was "cleaning up," as the saying goes. In going through cords of business papers covering a space of probably forty years he ran across a copy of the New Era, dated May 7th, 1868'. From it we learn at that time Isaac Rattenbury was advertising "Salt Lots" for sale. T. R. Foster was running a woollen mill. H. Norswor- thy advertised a merchant tailor busi- ness; W. Marten, pedlar, had "a choice lot of teas ;" J. B. Racey was ruuning the Trade Sale house ; Thos. Stanbury and J. McGarva grocery stores; C. Cruickshank, a boot -and shoe store: G. Diehl and T. Stevenson, furniture w•arerooms; R. M. Raeey," hardware; Jos. Grigg advertised .a patent waggon jack; W. Coats adver- tised "Great sale—one year's credit ;" Searle & Davis were advertising every- thing in the way of tinware, and.Har- land Bros. advertised "stove -pipes still at 12Sc." The old familiar name of Ir- win & Hodgens, Commander & Elder, Thos. Jackson and George Laycock are also noticeable by their prominence. The paper contained' a report of the council proceedings and other local matter,with a long account of the fare- well sermon of Rev. Jae. Carmichael. Goderich. EXAMINED THE CLASS.—On Tuesday of last week the Inspector of Model schools, J. J. Tilley, examined the Modelite class, and, as he told the stud- ents that he was pleased with their attention and prompt answers, it is evident he was satisfied with the work. Two MORE CHARGES.—Thos. Craig was charged before the Police Magis- trate Wednesday with stealing a gold watch from a person who had given him a night's lodging, and obtaining money under false pretences from Mrs. R. K. Miller, St. Helen's. The evid- ence given in support of each charge was conclusive, and the P. M. committ- ed the prisoner for trial. AN OCTOBER WEDDING.—On Wed- nesday morning the North-st Metho- dist church was the scene of a pretty rvedding, the contracting parties being Rev. W. F. Hollinrake, B. A., Hamil- ton, and Miss Emma Acheson, daugh- ter of Jno. Acheson. Long before the hour appointed for the ceremony, the residents of Goderich fairly Oiled the church, and when t:hebride arrived the edifice was crowded. While waiting for the marriage service the congregation had the pretty decorations to look at, the flowers used having been furnish- ed and arranged by Miss Bingham. At the appointed time the groom took up his position, and soon after the happy bride (for happy is the bride the sun shines on) crossed the threshold leaning on the arm of her father, to the strains of the wedding march, beautifully played by Minnie M. Moore, of Hamilton. As father and daughter passed down the aisle, all eyes were fixed on the bonnie bride, and her charming costume was soon the sub- ject of general whispering. As the bridal party arrived at the dais the groom took up his position, and the ceremony that made Rev. W. F. Holl- inrake and Miss Emma Acheson man and wife was begun by Rev. Joeeph Edge, the pastor. Mr. Edge was assis- ted by Rev. W. A. Jamieson, Tara, brother-in-law of the bride, and Rev. T. E. Egerton Stone, M. A., B. D., To- ronto. The bride's gown was of white Dushesse satin with trimmings of chiffon and pearls. She wore a veil and orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and maidenhair fern. Miss Laura Acheson, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Her gown was of white organdie and silk, with chenille hat to match, and she carried yellow roses. The brides- maids were Miss Ethel Acheson and Miss Mary Hollinrake, Milton. They wore gowns of organdie over yellow, with picture hats of purple velvet trimmed with white and heliotrope chiffon and plumes. They carried bouquets of yellow roses. The groom was attended by bis brother C. E. Hollinrake, B. A., Toronto, Wilfred Mara, London and Jack Acheson, Goderich, acted as ushers. At the con- clusion of the service the party ad- journed to the residence of the bride's parents, where -a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served. Rev. Mr, and Mrs. W. F. Hollinrake left by the 24) train on an extended honeymoon trip amid showers of rice and numerous good wishes for a happy. life. The bride was the recipient of a.'very taro number of presents, many of which were of great value. Goderich. OBITUARY.—Leeds, (N. D.) Journal: We regret to announce the death of Miss Lottie Thompson, second daugh- ter of James Thompson, jr., of the firm of Madsen & Thompson, at the early age of 15 years. At the death ot her mother she was just budding into early womanhood, but grief snapped the de- licace chord and Lottie fills an early grave. She was noted for her exem- plary home life, and during her late illness loved to have her friends sing those beautifully touching hymns, "Nearer, my God to Thee," "Jesus, lover of my soul," and "Gather them in." We extend our sympathy to her father' and sorrowing friends." De- ceased was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mts. Kirkbride, of town. MISSION BAND CONCERT.—On Tues- day evening of last week Knox church held a large audience, principally children, the occasion of the gathering being one of the McGillivray Mission Band's charming concerts. As is usual with the Band, the program was a good one, and the children taking part in it received well merited applause for the excellent rendition of the parts alloted to them. Those who perfected the arrangements deserve great credit, as the selections were charmingly varied, and highly interesting, and that their work was approved by the little ones, the hundreds of sparkling eyes and gleeful clapping of hands clearly testified. Miss Wilkinson and E. Belcher also took part in the pro- gram, and Mrs. Fletcher, the Presby- terial President, addressed the child- ren at some length. Her address was very interesting and attentively listen- ed to by the audience. H. 1. Strang, B. A., was a good chairman. CIRCULAR CITY BRIEFS.—The Ross - land Daily Recorder of Oct. 6 notes the arrival there of our townsman, Andrew Waddell, accompanied by A. S. Tilt, "who is here for the purpose of looking over the camp with a view to locating."—U. S. Consular Record : Acting Secretary Rockhill has authori- zed Chief Robert S. Chilton, of the Consular Bureau, to extend his visit of inspection to consulates in France, Belgium, Holland, India and China. Mr. Chilton is now in England, and has made a very satisfaotory inspection $ 4pritatalastreassAd lilurope.—Brussels 'Post: We regt'ret to state that Mrs. G. F. Blair is laid up with tyhoid fever at her father's residence at Goderich. She accompanied Mr. Blair to the county town last week, but owing to taking ill was unable to return. We hope she will speedily be restored to her accustomed health. — Stratford Herald : Levi Lang, who has been pro- moted to the position of manager of the Goderich agency of the Frost & Wood Company, was in town on Sat- urday on his way to Linwood to ar- range for removing his household effects. Mr. Lang is an energetic agent and is certain to make things hum in Huron county.—The amount to be paid as prize money by the North Western directors is over $1,700, and apparentlly it will all he chequed out in a few days.—The Kings Daughters' gave an excellent entertainment in Victoria Hall on Monday evening.— Mr. Frank S. Hick, a one time resident of the circular town, now of Parkdale, is trying to make arrangements to move the refrigerator factory from the last named place to Goderich.— The A. O. U. W. had a large audience at the free entertainment given by the local lodge in temperance hall last evening.—Mrs. Alex. Watson, south street, is seriously ill.—Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jarvis are both said to he seri- ously ill. Mrs. Jarvis has been indis- posed two or three weeks, and Mr. J. took to his bed on Thursday.—This evening Grenville P. Kleiser will ap- pear in Victoria opera house under the auspices of the Collegiate Institute and Goderich Model School literary society, and as the entertainment will he ona of the best ever given in Goderich, all who want a delightful evening should make it a duty to he present.—Miss Mary D. Wilson. of Whitechurch, is visiting friends in Goderich.—Geo. Crebassa, general manager, Bank National, of Montreal, and Mrs. Cre- hassa, are visiting the lady's sister Mrs. Loftus E. Dancey, East street.—Miss Grace and Master A. Dickson are the guests of their sister, Mrs. A. McKay, Stratford.—Gen. Gledhill, of Detroit, spent the past week at the residence of his relatives Mr. and Mrs. Jonothan Miller.—Miss E. Southcombe, of Clin- ton, has charge of the C. P. R. office, during Miss Ball's absence in Toronto. —A. S. Chrystal and most of his em- ployees were working on a contract in Baden, the past week.—Jas. Cralgie, who has been sailing on the lakes re- turned home from Cleveland the past week.—We had a very decent fall of snow on Sunday morning, The Huron Bicycle Club had a progressive euchre party on Friday evening. --The Chosen Friends will meet next Thursday even- ing the 29th Oct.—The Goderich Ama- teurs will appear in a good play on Friday, Oct. 80th, for the benefit of our base ball club.—Dan McCarthy, the Irish Greenhorn had a one hundred and thirty dollar house last week, and as the whole show was not worth the thirty, he made a good haul from the greenhorns of Goderich.—I'he tender of Hunter Bros., of Kincardine, bas been accepted for the erection of the stand pipe.—The town has advertised for tenders for the conatruction of the town sewers.—The contractor for the intake pipe and crib is now rushing things.—Don't forget that Kleiser will a pea } in Victoria hall this evening.— Mies Winifrede Ball has been engaged by the trustees of the Ureditlon school to teach during 1897. Goderich. SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. -- - C. A. Humber is visiting his son, Charlie, at the Detroit Sanitarium, where en operation has been performed 00 his knee by the eminent specialist, Dr. D. Maclean, of Detroit, (late lecturer on surgery at the Ann Arbor University.) The operation"consisted of removing the clap and ether:portions of the joint and taking an intersection, which will give him a straight and strong mem- ber. /he patient is doing well, and hopes in a few weeks to be on his feet again; Goderich Township. Snowden Bros., of Stanley, presented their sister, Mrs. John Sowerby. 4th con., with a very handsome piano. DOMING EVENT. — Invitations are out for another wedding, which is to take place Wednesday, when one of Stanleys popular young gallants will capture one of our fairest ladies. As both are well known we will spare their names for tilt present. WEDDED. --A quiet wedding took place last Wednesday, when Miss Maria Baker was married to Mr. Smelizer from near Kincardine. The waddling took place at the home of her sister, Mrs. K. Disney, and was a surprize to all, even her relatives. Miss Baker was a very popular young lady Mad we wish her all the peace and happiness the world can give. Notes.—One day last week Mr. John Smith, of the 16th con., weighed a load of thirty five barrels of apples which weighed 7,435. Sup- posing them to net 3 tons, the average would be 1713/7 lbs. per barrel.—Dr. Prtriek, brother of Mrs. John Beacom, was visiting here last week.—Miss. G. Torrance, of Zurich, spent Sucday at Mr. Jno, Middleton's.—Mr. D. Beacom has sold his farm on the Bayfield line to his neighbor, Mr. John Cluff, for the sum of $4,000. WEDDING.—On Wednesday a popu- lar young business man of Windsor (but formerly Clinton)—Mr. Walter Learoyd—was married to Miss Etta Routledge, youngest daughter of- Mr. Jos. )B,outledge, Huron Road. The bride Was one of the most popular and estitYdlslt✓ young ladies of this town- ship. The ceretnony was performed by Rev. Mr. Learoyd, of St. Marys, in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few invited guests. The bride was becomingly attired in a neat travelling costume and was assisted by Miss Ida Plummer, while Mr. Lannigan, of Windsor, per- formed similar duties for the groom. The happy couple left by the 4 o'clock train from Goderich for their future home, carrying with them the hest wishes of all and a goodly supply of rise and slippers. Holmesvi Ile. CHURCR.—Rev. J. W. Pring, of Nile preached for the Missionary Anniver- sary, on Sunday; Rev. G. W. Andrews taking his work for the same purpose. WEDDING.—On Wednesday, a very quiet wedding took place at the resi- dence of Mr. Joseph Routledge when bis youngest daughter Etta was united to Mr. Walter Learoyd, of Windsor. Her many friends wish her prosperty and happiness as Mrs Learoyd. NoTEs.—Miss Bart, of Goderich, was visiting her friend Mrs. J. Hurley.— Mrs W. Elford, of Gondrich, is spend- ing a few days in the neighborhood.— Rev. G. W. Andrews and F. Stanley attended the tea -meeting at Con- stance. --On Saturday Mrs. G. Tehhutt returned from a visit to London, Mil- verton and other places. --A number from here attended the wedding of Miss Acheson at Goderich. Brucefield. MISSIONARY MEETING.—The Wo- men's Foreign Missionary Society ot Union church intend holding their an. nual thank offering meeting on Friday night the 23rd. Miss Wilson, of Clin- ton, and Mr. Muir are to give short lectures on talks on missions and it is expected that the Hensall Quartette and others will furnish the musical part of the programme. All are in- vited ; a silver collection. NOTES.—Messrs. Snyder and Mc- Lachlin attended the concert on the evening of the Blyth fair. -Mr. and Miss Moore, of Ripley, and Mies Millie Archer, of Hullntt, were the guests of Mr. Wm. Rath for a few days last week.—Mrs. and Mrs Scott have got comfortably settled in their new home and are enjoying the stern realities of life.—The contractors have started at Mr. Dixon's new stables. BRIEFS.—Miss Minnie Graham spent some days last week visiting friends in Blyth. —The farmers are all very busy harvesting the root crop, some com- plain of potato rot but we think it is not general. PAINFUL ACCIDENT.—Mr. Samuel Reid met with a very painful accident on Friday last. He was driving a young and spirited horse and having occasion to turn around on the road, the animal took fright at something and ran away, throwing Mr. Reid out, dislocating his shoulder and otherwise bruising him severely. The horse was ca ht by some passers by and Mr. Reid was conveyed home, Dr. Armstrong being called attended to, the injured -wound. We are pleased to say that Mr. Reid is progressing favor- ably underthe Dr's care. Londesboro. Loca so. - Mr. Courtice preached in the Methodist church here on Sunday morning, Rev. Mr. Andrews being at Kinburn.--Mr.B. Laurason is in Blyth this week ; next week he moves to Wingham for the winter. -The Metho- dist choir is invited to spend Thursday evening at the home of Mr. It.Carter's, lath con , Hallett. Miss Gertie Vater Bridger, of London, is visiting her uncle, W. L. Onimette here. —The family of Mr. W. Cole (who has taken his departure for parts unknown) have moved to the village.—Mr, and Mrs. Palrner, of Varna, were the guests of Mr. A. Wilkeu on Suuday.— 'he I. O. G. T. Lodge here is progressing fine, new members joining every night; there is a contest going on now and the programs every night are good. West iVawauosh. W CODING.—A very interesting event transpired at the residence of Mr. Thos. McKenzie last Wednesday. The happy occasion was the marriage of his youngest daughter, Tena, to R. J. Nicholson, of Brigden, formed of Auburn. The ceremony was perform- ed by Rev. Mr. Henderson of Anburn, in the presence of friends and relatives. The handsome bride was assisted by her sister Bella, while the groom was supported by Mr. G. Nicholson of lJay. The numerous and costly presents testify the popularity of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson have taken up their residence at Brigden. Their many friends, along with THE Niews- itecortD, wish Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson a happy wedded life, long life and pr usper•rty. Port Albert. Battles.—Schombole & Becker, mill owuers, have dissolved partnership, and a Mr. Rice from Milverton, has taken Becker's place. The people in general feel sorry to part with Mr. Becker, he being a good citizen, straight and honest in hie dealings, al- ways a smile on his face and a good word for his neighbors. I sincerely hope himself and family will have health and happiness wherever they may reside,—Poor old man Wm. Bax• ter, who was once a prosperous farmer and has labored hard for the past 25 years on his farm here, had to flee from the wrath to come over to Uncle Sam's domains. Compound interest was the cause. Who is nexth—When winter apples are selling for 30 cents a barrel, ye say the farmers are getting rich !— The snow storms during Saturtiay and Sunday will make farmers hustle up saving root crops.—Strange to say, notwithstanding the heavy rains of the past month, I am told the ground in places is too hard to plow, eriperially clay land.—Laat week there were large flocks of birds and crows flying south along the lake shore. Corrie. MARRIED.—On Monday last two of the most highly esteemed young peo- ple in this neighborhood were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Mr. Jas. Beawitherick, tailor of this vil- lage, and Miss Julia A. Pyke, daughter of Edward Pyke, Eeq , of the 9th con. of Howiok. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's father, Rev. Mr. Fieher officiating. We wish them a long and happy life together. NOTES.—On Sunday evening last Mr, John Rutherford's now attempted to swim across the river and was drowned.—Mr. W. H. McBride, the new ptoprletor of the Anglo-American hotel, has moved in and ie now in full possession of it.—Mr. Henry Ellis' cow was run into by the 2.15 train at the crossing one and a quarter miles east of this village on Tuesday, and killed. This is the second cow Mr. Ellis bas had killed by the train.— Messrs. Hammond Bros. are building a lumber shed in connection with their saw mill.—Some of those who took in the Manitoba Harvest Excursions have returned, namely, Wm. and Henry Ardell, Alf. Williams and Harry Toung. RAILWAY SMASH.—On Wednesday night as the expreee due here at 10 p. m, was within a mile of the Gorrie station one of the axles of the tender broke letting it down onto the tier,. causing a serious accident. The bag- gage and express oar which was next the engine ass thrown from the track and pretty badly wrecked. The paw enger car was also derailed but not seriously damaged, The ties were lit• erally chopped to pieces for a distance of about 100 yards. Fortunately no one was injured, Baggageman "Bob" Bradley received some bad bruises. Had the accident occurred s quarter of a mile further east there would in all probability have been some fatal re- sults, as there is an embankment of about 75 feet and a sharp curve. The break could not bare happened in a better plaee, as both sides of the track are almost level. )