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The Blyth Standard, 1902-09-25, Page 1VOL. XVI. 1 LAST WAWANOSK. TOOTS.—Mr. Wallace Potter Spent a few days Last week in the county town acting as juryman ....Miss Biidie Walden arrived home on Mon- day, after spending a week with Mends and relatives in London.... Mr. Fred. Toll left on Tuesday last for Manitoba, where he will spend a tear weeks.... Mr. Wm. Johnston arrived home last week from the Northwest. He looks well and says that the crops are good. harvest hIpers are scarce and wages are gQgd.. *.Ttte Weettield services were withdrawn on Sunday on account of the Crossley and Hunter meetings at Rgagannon. Large crowds attended ail„of their services on Sunday. MORRIS. TAX C(ILLECTOR REsIONs,—Mr. John Mooney, the collector for Morris township during the past 17 years, resigned chat office at the council meeting on Monday of last week. He was appointed tax collector in 1885 and reappointed annually since then, the last appointment taking place at the cour tt meeting a month ago. Mr. Mooney reeigne(i because of a weakening of his hearing and in order to be able to better attend to itis fartn. The council reli}etantly Accepted his resignation and passed a regulation of regret in losing the ser- vleea of a tried and faithful Alger. During his terns of office not the leant! unpleasantness occurred m his pro. fessional transactions with the coup-' ell or any ratepayer. Often he had a cleat' roil after winding up a year's ,collections, every cent of taxes hav- ing been ,paid. Mr. Mooney travers- ed the whole township on foot while delivering the tax notices, usually taking three weeks to do so. The amount collected in taxes was from $9000 to 811,000 annually. He speaks very highly of the treatment accorded him by the ratepayers on his annual rounds, and thinks that he could almost Lind an,y (aim house in M,ot'rra blindfolded, besides know- ing all the adult residents, Ilis resignation wee entirely voluntary, and few if any people knew of his intentions before Monday. The rate- payers of Morris will undoubtedly be sorry to lose their veteran tax col. lector. It is rumored that Mr. Rich- ard Proctor will be appointed his pueeessor. WAIFS,—Mr. Wm. Jackson, 4th line. who ia 88 years old, attended the Toronto fair. Mr. Jackson, though advanced in age so much, thinks it a pleasure to take his gun and hound for a day's @port, and apparently enjoys it just as well as a person half his age, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Wm. Hanna, of the Brd line of Morris, are eaid to be the two oldest men in the township, both being over 88 years of age, and so tar a@ any appearance goes may live many years yet..., Mr. Ernest Maunders has gone to Belleville, where he will attend Albert college for the entitling term....Lieense in. specter Miller was renewing old friendships in Bruce county for a few days recently. It is 36 years ,'ince Mr. Miller was through that 'section as inspector of the building of the gravel roads. Many ehangea have taken place since then ....Miss Norah Maunders is visiting her sister at the parsonage, Sebringville.... 7'hreelears should drive cautiously fad use two planks as a support on she culverts....Mrs. J. R. Miller aid her daughter, Mrs. Brown, are visiting at Nora for a week or so. ...After due consideration Mr. James Robh, a former well-known 'lpgident of the 6th line, Morris, and brother of Messrs. Web and John Robb, of the same line, forsook bachelorhood on August 13th and was united in paarriage to Lucy, daughter of Mr. Joseph Webster, formerly of l3ruasels iccality, pow of ,Langdon, North Dakota, The old friends of the contracting parties will 'be a unit in wishing them many happy, prosperous years. Mr. and Mr'. Robb will make their home at Bainter, North Dakota....One even- ing recently Robert and George, sons of Mr. R. B. Alcock, saw a full-sized deer on their farm, lot 11, con. 7. It is not very often Otte of these animate is seen in this locality.... We are pleasgd to report that Mr, afb. BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1902. James Davis, who was so seriously ill, is almost convalescent once more. He would not stay in bed 10 minutes more than the prescribed time we'll guarantee.... Two threshing ma- chines worked near each other on Wednesday last, making a scarcity of bands to handle the grain.... Milton Sharpe is enjoying an outing with London relatives....The Wol- seley News of September 4th says "At high noon on Tuesday, at the manse, by Rev, R. C. Pollock, were married, Mise B. Bewley, of Ellis. bore, formerly of Morris, and Mr. Blakley Scott, of Moose Jaw, former. ly of Ellisboro. After the ceremony was performed the happy couple, with bridesmaid and groomsman, re- paired, amid showers of rice to the home of the bride's brother, Mr. John Bewley, where with other friends they partook of a dainty and sump- tuous wedding breakfast. Mr. and Mrs. Scott will spend their honey- moon at Grenfell and other points and will take up their residence in Aimee Jaw.” M'KILLOP. ITEM'.—Mrs. Thornton and Mrs, Albrecht, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, have been on a visit to their father, Mr, John Kenery, for a couple of weeks.... Mr. James McKibboa, a former resident of M,cKiltop, but who has been residing ha Michigan for many years, has been visiting his sister, ars. AlcEwan, of Leadhury. ..Mica Rose Smith and Master John Gardiner, two bright young students, were each successful in obtaining first-class certificates at the recent examinattions.... We were pained to hear of the accident whtch befei Mr, Thomas E. hays, who got one of his arms broken. He is mighty good stuff and wont make much fuss over it.... Mr. R. A. Bell attended the Industrial fair at To- ronto and reports a good fair and a large cr'owd....Oar old friend, Mr. Robert Campbell, has purchased another farm, which makes him the owner of 500 acres of beautiful land. The price paid for this farm which he purchased last week was about $6600. The fine estate of Mr. Camp- bell is situated near the centre of the township. CHARLES DICKSON DEAD,—We re- gret to announce the death of Mr. Charles Dickson of the fifth concession of McKillop. Mr. Dickson came to this country 49 years ago from Ber- wickshire, Scotland. He and his brother George walked from Hamil- ton to Harpurhey and took up the farms occupied by them where they have resided ever since. Some months ago Mr. Dickson's health began to fail and his death was expected.He had reached the ripe age of 80 years. Airs. Dickson survives her husband but has been in very ppor health for some time. They were married in Scotlnnd 54 years ago and three of their children were born there. Ile is survived by 10 children : Thomas, on the home- stead ; Adam, in McKillop ; James, principal Niagara Falls high setiool; Peter, in Manitoba; John and George, in Chicago; Mrs. Campbell, of Gerrie ; Mrs. McMichael, of Hullett, and Miss Lizzie at home, Mr. Dickson was a very industrious man of retiring habits of life but of spotless integrity of character, His death makes an- other gap in the fast thinning ranks of the Scotch pioneers of McKillop. The family are all occupying good positions in the world and have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Three Great Newspaper Mining Offers. The Standard and Farpily pp herald and Weekly Star for {5n the balance of 1902 V V YU The Standard and Weekly 35 Mail and Empire for the bal- auoe of 1902 The Standard and Weekly 35 Globe for the balance of {{'{I, /N 1902 Take your choice, and send cash with order to THE STANDARD, IILYTM, ONT. BELCRAVE. TRINITY CHunet.--Harvest thanks- giving services will be held in Trin- ity church, Bolgrave, on Sunday, October 5th, at 2.30 p.m. The church will be appropriately decorated. Thank -offerings will be applied to the fund for the improvement of the church, On Monday evening, Octo- ber 6th, a harvest home chicken sup- per will be held in the Foresters' hall, after which adjournment will be made to the church and speeches delivered by Rev. Win. Lowe, of Wingham ; Rev. I. M, Webb, of Brussels, and Rev, C. L. Mills, of Fiealierton, Special music by the choir. Tickets for the supper, 25 cents. DUNGANNON. A PIONEER DEAD.—On Tuesday of last week one of the noblest pioneers of this section was ferried across the gulf from which no traveller has ever returned. Mr. Wm. MONO), of whom we speak, came to this country in 1831 from Down county, Ireland, when hut a boy with his parents, who settled on Amherst Island at the head of the St. Law- rence river and took up land on which they farmed. Arriving at the age of manhood he took unto himself a wife in the person et Jane Grey, and four years later, in 1852, left his father's farm with his bride and took boat for llamilton. From , there he drove overland to the pres- ent site, where the farm is now lo- cated, near Dungannon. After years of toil and enduring all the hard- ships of a pioneer's life, lie gathered around him sufficient of this world's goods to make his wife and family comfortable, of which there were nine children. Those still living are J. C. of Clinton, R. J. of Wingliam, Mrs. J. Hamlin of Goderich, Mrs. A. Stobie of Seatorth, Mrs. G. C. Man- ners of Wingham, and Jennie at home. In religion he was a Metho- dist, and In politics a staunch Re- former. Though reserved he pos- sessed that ready wit of his native country and was beloved by all. On Thursday afternoon at two o'clock alt that remains in this mor- tal life was taken to its last resting place and interred in Dungannon cemetery. 'Phe services were con- ducted by Rev. T. R. McNair, and the pall -bearers were Messrs. Mal - lough, Hamlin, Roberts, Ward, An- derson and W hyard. The respect in which the deceased was held In the community was evidenced by the turn out, friends coming from miles around. May the comforting grace that has power to soothe all sorrow, sustain the befeavcd widow and her children in their hour of affliction. W Idow Keep. Her (lent. At the Huron county assizes last Thursday the breach of promise suit of Coke v. Smith was tried. The plaintiff, a man of 40, residing near Brussels, sued defendant, a woman of 52, with a grown-up family, who now resides at Guelph, for breach of promise of marriage, and he wanted $2500, not far wounded feelings, but for some other cause not quite clear, except that the widow had declined to keep her promise. The defence, admitting the technical right to sue, had paid in one cent as compensation, but this was not sufficient for the disappointed suitor, hence the suit. The correspondence shown was amus- ing, and liberally adorned with Scriptural quotations. The jury's verdict gave the widow back her one cent, and decided against plaintiff. Wm, Proudfoot, K.C., and W. 51, Sinclair for plain- tiff; Hugh Guthrie, KC., for defend. ant. Pre.bntery of Maitland. Presbytery of Maitland met in Brusiols on the 16th inst., and was constituted by Rev. S. M. Whaley, moderator pro. tem. The minutes of the previous regular and special meetings were reed and confirmed. A committee with presbyterial powers was appointed to meet in St. Helens on the 18th inst., tor the formal reception of the Rev. U. Rutherford, whose appointment to ordained missionary at Duuganoon was confirmed. Walton congregation made appli• N0. 7. BANK OF HAMILTON Capital, all paid up, $2,000,000. ,Reserve, $,r,,6QQ,990.. Total Assets, over $2o,go0,000. JAMES TURNBULL, GENERAL IBAMAGEK, BLY'TII AGENCY. Notes Discounted and Collected, Drafts Issued. General Banking Business Transacted. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Sums of $1 and upwards received and interest allowed, compounded half yearly. C. L. LAIING, AGENT. f:77' K"".'.rT"''S" INr r 'y^,f"- n`' •fyt + rty'r'4 ..10111 titAtau,a .imakim trrrYl►srisW rttt e THE k.i to GREAT CASH STORE ER GRAND FALL ELIN:R4 OPENING will be held on September 26th and 276 1 ('urilial 6tlila- L+,u ji elttud0 to zN. Miss Alorri- sot, who is well and favorably known to the ladies of B1,0h xwi snrround- ing country, i{ agair, in charge of the acpert- ment. IN FURS.- Wo are showing the finest range that has ever been shown iu 1ll)th, consisting of 2l en's Per Coats and Caps, I,udiea' Fur Coats, Capnriues, ]tuffs, Muffs, Gauntlets end Caps, Children's Cans and lillffs. Conte early and get your choice. Our now Pall Goals for ladies', misses' anti children are selling well. In the Dress Goods department we have some excellent values. A. large assortment of New Underwear just received. D, Mt McBEATH PRETORBLOCK . . ESMII",""frrrr90"1"'" " R "i"t'"" lf414" cation for a grant front the hng- mentation fund, and, on motion, k was agreed to ask the commissioners for a grant at the rate of $100 per annum. All the standing committees were re-elected with the exeeption of the committee on Y.P.S., the Rev. J. Beetle being appointed convener, vice F. J. Maxwell, resigned. Mr. McCrae and Mr. McNabb were elect- ed auditors, and Messrs. Dana and Maxwell representatives on the Y.P. Presbyterial executive, Rev. John Ross was granted four months leave of absence on account of ill health. Reference was made to the death of the ltev. Mr. Hartley, late of Bluevale, and Revs. McLennan and hickey were requested to pre- pare a suitable minute there pent. 51r. McLeod, who is at present supplying in Brsusols, was certified to Knox college. Presbytery adjutirned to meet in Wingham on the third Tuesday or December at 10 (( at. a 1 Would Have to awlm. Pat got a job down at the under. taker's the other day, his flrat work was to attend the interment of a man who happened to be a Jew. After the funeral, he returned to lite em- ployer entirely satisfied with the duty he clad performed, and thee addressed the head of the firm : "Say boss, can you tell me why the relatives pet a fifty cent pieea in the band of the dead person ?" The employer told him that it was a cue• tom in their belief that when the resurrection takes place the dend man will have to pay his fare across the Jordan river. " Well," said Pat, " the son-ofa- gun will have to shwim 'cause I shwiped the fhifty cents." —Packing apples in boxes holding it bushel instead of in barrels is be- ing done this year. The boxes take rap less some on board ship and conic within the requirements of purchasers in Great Britain.