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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1902-12-04, Page 1.1 VOL. XVI. tubhi BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1902. ADV. -16b. ..THE ONTARIO LIQUOR ACT will banish the bar room and save the boys. Aero You In Favor Of the bringing into force of the Liquor Aot, 1902 ? FORM OF BALLOT. Every friend of temperance will mark his ballot as above on December 4th. To: No OODERION. BYLAWS CARRIED,—Ther: was con- siderable elation in town on Friday night over the successful end of the campaign in tater of the electric rail- way bylaw, and the bylaw granting .25,000 in favor of the Goderich Organ (k„ which lately suffered a severe loss An the destruction of their factory by &.. The Huron, Bruce and Grey elec- trio railway, which is to run from the southern boundary of Huron county to Owen Sound via (loderich, asked for a bonne of 150,000 from the town. The railway bylaw was sustained by 444 to 1OL, and the organ factory bylaw 512 to 1111. It is confidently expected that both of these industries will tend greatly to the development of the town. The emotion of the organ factory will keep a largo number of workmen here who otherwise would have to find employ- ment elsewhere, and the coaetruction of the railway will increase the pas- aenjw and freight facilities of the town, "ad confer accommodation that has bon greatly needed. WINONAM. LOOALS.—Mr. Wm. Holmes met with a painful accident in Bell's furniture factory the other day. He went to the factory to plane a short board and in dole so the board was jerked back by the planer from under his hands, allow- ' hie left hand to drop on the knives. sleet two lingers were nut off at the t joint, the other two being almost entirely eut off. Mr. Holmes will con - Featly be laid up for some time,,.. Ritchie building on Victoria street ing used for storing onions. The onion Crop was not as large as expected In this vicinity this year. but still there appears to be a considerable quantity to lie stored.... Mr. Jatnee MoKelvie has disposed of his restaurant business to JO. J. Buckley, of Owen Sound. Mr. oKelvle will remove to London Where he has accepted the position of I IMMIN. I II MINN III 111. No. 17. ADv.—lob. Oakville banking firm of Andrew & BANK OF HAM 1 LTO N Howarth, and town treasurer, shot himself between 12 and one o'clock on VOTE "NO„ Monday and died about throe hours later. The shooting occurred at the Capital, all paid up, $2,000,000. THE REFERENDUM. Aro You In Favor of the bringing into force of the Liquor Aot, 1902 ? Mark your ballot as above and vote againet Prohibition. Polling Day, Thursday, December 4th from 8 a.m. to b p.m. travelling ealesman....The brickwork of Dr. Chisholm's new office ie complet- ed...,Mr. Peter Fisher, jr,, is recover- ing from hie recent severe illness.... Mr, George Ansley has taken a position in the office of the Dresden Sugar Beet Co....Mr. Thomas McCandlish, a for- mer well-known resident of this neigh- borhood, was murdered in •Mexico a few days ago. He was a railway con- tractor ....Mr. Lorne Hill Campbell, youngest eon of Mr. and Mre. Peter Campbell, died at the family residence on Monday evening of last week.... Mr. bank, a daughter, ies Maude How- arth, being the only witness. The daughter at once gars the alarm. A doctor, who was called in, said it was a clear case of suicide, Mr. Howarth appears to have been greatly worried over financial difficulties, and for some doge he has been in a state of despond- ency. Monday morning he received a letter which caused him much concern, and brought his despondency to a cline: and a deliberate attempt at sui- cide was the result. Mr. Howarth shot himself in the right temple, and though medical assistance was immediately summoned, there was no chance of sav- ing his life, Deceased was in his 62nd year. He leaves a widow and three children—Rowland Howarth, of the Ontario bank, Toronto; Arthur How- arth, of the banking firm of Andrew & Howarth, and Mise Maude Howarth." JELORAVE. A,O.U,W. AT HOME,—Tho Belgrave lodge of the Anofent Order of United Workmen were at home to a large cumber of their friend; and yisiting brethren on Friday even;ng last, The V. Taylor, who has been operator et , regular lodge meeting was held in the the Grand Trunk staff t -Oran hall on here or some ge and in the Forester's s hall time past, has been promoted to the position of station agent at Park Head. Mra. F. G. Sperling le visiting her daughter at Lusk, Wyoming ....The roof is now completed on the Griffin block.... Dr. Macdonald, M.P., has been on the sick list for a few days. He is suffering with a severe oold, contracted while speaking at a temperance meeting in Brucefleld a few days ago. EoRHER RESIDENT SWOIDEs.—The daily papers of Tuesday contained the announcement of the suicide of Mr, Thomas Howarth, of Oakville, former- ly of Wingham. Tho unfortunate man was a resident of this town between 20 and 25 yeays ago, and during his resi- dence here held a responsible position in C. Tait Scott's bank, He was a talent- ed musician and was leader of the Wingham band for several years. He went to Oakville when Mr. Scott opened a branch bank in that town, and where he ever since resided. He was a kind- hearted whole-souled Englishman, and one of kind- hearted, most progressive citi- zen& For many years he was a mem- ber of the Oakville town council and ohairman of the finance committee. He retired from the town council a few years ago to accept the position of town treasurer. The following particulars of the sad affair appeared in the daily press: " Mr. Thomas Howarth, of the We Are Not Looking For Profits . We are selling out and giving up business at once. A Stock of Nearly 518,000.00 Of the finest Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Caps and Men's Furnishings in this part of the country to select from. Never before and it may be a long while again before you will have An opportunity like this to save money at a time when you need the goods. We are retiring from business because we are going more extensively into the wholesale manufacturing business of boys' clothing and oar whole BIN, attention and capital will be given to this branch. We have promised to reduce our big stock to nearly one half by January 16th to suit our successors, and we are making our prices do it. When you realize what this means you will certainly do all your buying from ue. Our 812 and 514 Suite, beet value in Canada, selling out price `8.90. Our 510 Suit hal never been beaten, selling out price 50.90. Our 57.50 Suit is good enough to be sold at *10, selling out price 114.60. Our Overcoat reductions are the same as our suite. Our Fur Coat reductions are eo big that if you have any notion at all of buying one you will certainly buy it from us when you see them. DRESS GOODS You will be surprised when we talk to you about Dress Goode for it is not In our line, but the story is simply this: We have over 600 yards of a line of Tweeds that 1e a little too light in weight for our boys' suits we are manufactur- ing. They make a splendid dress, They are mostly all wool and worth 35c, Seo and 73o a yard. As long as they last von can buy all you want at 20o. You will buy some when you see the goods. We sell everything a man or boy wears (except shoes). No man or boy who wants to save money should miss this big "dieing sale. JAOKSON BROS. CLINTON. THE OLDEST CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT IN WESTERN ONTARIO - - . . 9Oi*'O OUT OF BUSINESS . , , r adjtming a sumptuous supper was served, and which waspartaken of by fully 400 people. Mr. P. H. McKenzie of Lucknow, district deputy grand master, paid his ofli41 visit to Belgrave lodge and gave an interesting address on the progress of the order. At the close of the lodge business the members and visiting brethren adjourned to the Foresters' hall to enjoy the good things provided by the wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of the Belgrave members. The tables ware heavily laden with all the delicacies of the season, including oysters, and were heartily enjoyed by everyone present The Belgrave ladies are well posted in the culinary art ; the eatables they provided on Friday even- ing would do credit to the most expert chef. When supper was over, the tables were cleared away and an excel- lent literary and muelcal program lis- tened to, Mr. Win. Mister, reeve of Morris, was voted to the chair, and made an able presiding officer. The program was a good one and consisted ofutiful and well sung solos by Mre. John L. Geddes; delightful duets by the Misses Wightman ; sweet violin music by Mr. Alex. Stewart, and short, witty speeches by Coen, George Taylor of Morris; Mr. J. H. McClin- ton, of Westfield; Mr. P. H. McKen- zie, D.D.G. M., of Iuoknow; Mr. C. Hamilton and Mr, A. E. Bradwin, of Blyth, A vote of thanks was tendered the chairman and those who took part in the program on motion of Mr. Wm. Wray, of Belgrave, and Mr. Chris. Johnson, of East Wawanoeh. An en- joyable evening was brought to a close at 12.80 by all present singing the National Anthem. WALTON. NOTES,—Miss Minnie McDonald has returned home from ingersoll....The East Huron farmers' institute held meetings in the A,O.U.W, hall yester- day afternoon and everting 'dr. Bert Cummings has returned to Stratford to resume his studies at the Central Busi- ness college..., Anniversary services will be held in Duff's church on Sunday, December 14th, and the following Mon- day evening a tea meeting will bo held. ....The public library was inspected by Dr, May two weeks ago. He was well pleased with the progress made and gave a grant of *160. The library now contains upwards of 700 volumes and it is intended to procure about 200 more books before the end of the year. The committee is pleased that so many have availed themselves of the library MUNI It began, and would be glad to have as many subscribers as possible renew during the early part of December as they must have 100 subscribers for Christmas Photos AT MEI All NOT BLYTH. Friends will always appreciate is good Photo of yourself, especially if it is mounted on our up-to-date Christmas Cards We Have toe Veri Latest Coming, CALL AND SEE THEM, Our Prices Will Suit and We Will Make Our Work Suit You. H. R. BREWER PROPRIETOR. C. JEROME MANAOER. Reserve, $1,600,000. Total Assets, over $20,000,000. JAMES TURNBULL, GENERAL MANAGER. BLYTII 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. H. V. HOLMES, AGENT. THE CREAT CASH STORE A YEAR OF SUCCESS beyond our expectation has made a wonderful growth in business, each month better than the last. Every effort has been put forth to secure bargains for December to make it the banner month of the closing year. A walk through the different departments will convince the closest buyers that they have come to the right store for value in Millinery, Dress Goods, Silks, Hand- kerchiefs, D'Oylies, Tray Cloths, Pil- low Shams, Table Cloths and other things too numerous to mention. Our Xmas Ties for Men are now in and they are beauties. • It will pay you to see our Fur and Clothing department before you buy a coat or suit. Try a pair of our Heavy Rubbers or Over- shoes. They are all right for the cold weather. R We have just received a choice lot of Currants, ,Raisins and Mince Meat. Try a can of our Baking Powder. D. M. McBEATH Si3OCKflfA �••-'BLYTH__� ��r:'.�,1�:;1`:��..5::da:'7wt:i�Jw'�:rt.;.i•;�law�1:,:�1':Sx;JuiC�ik:,�t.�;.i�.i�:�i';��.�:1:;Jw the year in order to get our second grant next year ....The other evening the members of the United Presbyterian church presented a beautiful mantel clock to M ies Dora Kinny in recognition of assistance rendered to the congre• gation in connection with the musical portion of their church services. DELIGHTFUL ENTEIiTA 14t:Ite,—The followingaccount of an entertainment in Winsor, will be of intereet to the people of this locality as favorable mention is made of former Wal ton iaus: "The concert at the school room at Ml Saints last night was a brilliant suc- cess, The Ladies' Aid of the Chapel of the Ascension ere very grateful to those who contributed to the' entertainment at the school room. Each uumbor was well received by the large audiebee and without distinction enthusiastically en- chored. The novelty of the musical bottles and glasses as well as the sweet music so artistically performed by Mrs. and Miss Sage, who have delighted audiences in most of the large cities of Canada and the United States, was in evidence here, and largely coutributed to the success. The residence of theeo ladies in Windier, who have purchased property on Caron avenue, M u pleasing addition to the musical talent of. the city and we may probably in the future be entertained by the eieters on the violin and cello. Of this Letter they possess an exceptionally fine toned Instrument." COMING. Prof. 8. L. .Taube, manufacturing . optician and ey-e.cj.ecialist of Toronto, will he at the Commercial hotel, Blyth, on the loth and 17th of December, and will test eyes and suit glasses to all defective sight. No matter what is wrong with your eyes, come and see me and if you can be suited, I can make the glasses for you. I am one of the oldest opticians in Toronto and have been ,stablished since 1678, Over seventy-five thousand cases have been successfully treated by me, many cases where others have felled. The advan- tage I have over others is that I grind my own lenses, and as making spec- taelee is a profession and science, as is suiting spectacles, it requires years of labor and study to be able to correct the errors of refraction. You have 28 years of my experience at your service. Come and see me and get your eyes tested, Come early, as you may re- quire a second testing, Consultation free, For references and teetimonials, see circulars. Toronto address, 234 Richmond Itreet west, 17b —Read TNR STANDARD clubbing )jet.