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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1902-12-18, Page 1VOL. XVI. 1 tb b BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1902. OHRISTMAS BARGAINS ..AT.. iU!D C dot GbLb aTI BLTC&t We have tog received all the Latest Christmas City Styles in Photo Cards, Buttone, Back Grounds, Floor Clothe and Tones, and we are now prepared to turn out work as good as the beet, We also Enlarge Portraits from the dullest photographs in Crayon, Water- esolor and Sepia tones. For Christmas bargains call and sae .our &ample.. Gallery will he open all day Chriet- mas andd New Years. All work guaranteed. Ii R. BREWER PROPRIETOR. C. JEROME MANAGER. HURON OOaslt a COUNCIL. T e Deoember session of the county ooundl was held in the council chamber at Ooderich. All the members were present and the warden in the chair. 'The warden, in addressing the council, stat.d that the superstructures of the bridges contracted' for lest January have not been put on and the reason for the delay will bo explained in the engi- neer's report to be laid before the noun. cil. The question of a rant to the 88rd Huron regiment will also have to be considered. The question of a county system of good roade will ■leo be a matter for the consideration of the coun- cil, and Mr. A. W. Campbell, commis- sioner of highway'.' for Ontario, will address the council on the subject, Cammunicetions were read from the sseretary of the Molesworth public library, asking for seelstance; from A. Y, Todd, ,resident of the Huron Poul. try and Pet Stock association, Raking then a grant be made; from Robert Leech of Auburn, stating that hie hares had been hurt by a defect in the Manchester bridge and claiming data- aagge+ss, from Allan McLeod, of Lucknow, (defining damages for iujut'y to a horse; from IJeut.-Colonel Varooe, asking for a grant to the Huron regiment, These several communications were referred to the executive committee. A petition signed by 47 residents of Fordwiclt was read, asking that that village be erected into a police village. Referred to the executive committee. A communication from the clerk of Bayfield, complaining that a certain Mrs. Brown, who had berm in the House of Refuge, had been removed from that institution 'without the consent of the Hayfield council, at whose instance she bad been placed there, was referred to the House of Refuge committee and that committee reported recommending no notion. THE GAOLER'S REPORT. The gaoler reported the following prisoners in jail: Michael O'Mera, Goderich township, insane; Robert Trier, Goderich, insane; Thomas Shan- non, Springfield, Illinois, and Robert Wallace, Tuckersmith, vagrancy; John Parker, Parkhill, vagrancy; Francie Meyers, Montreal, vagrancy ; Joshua Cram, Montreal, vagrancyT. F. Munro, Cleveland, druuk and disorder- ly. TUE HOUSE OF REFUGE. Mr. Wm. Coates, inspector of the House of Refuge, reported the following sums ea having een received for main- tenance of certain inmates of the inati-, tution: From Alex. Stewart, 114.25; Keith Hewett, 182.25; James Smith, 180; Mise Margaret Brown, POO. These sunis, together with 1880.50 re- ceived front produce sold, have beta paid over to the treasurer. The follow- ing are the products raised on the House of Refuge farm this year: Oats, 470 bushels ; barley, 260; beans, 14 ; onions, 150; mangolds, 1850 bushels; turnips, 665; tomatoes, 5; garden car- rots, 25; gerdan beets, 20; parsnips, 8; potatoes, 278; table turnips, 55; sugar beet. two acres; cabbage, 1100 heads ; cauliflower, 160 heads; celery, 240, heads; red raspberries, 1800 quarts;' apples, 10 barrels; hay, 24 tans; fodder corn, one acre. There were erected 78 rods of wire fence and 50 rods of four - inch drain tile put in. Dr. Shaw, phyeician of the House of Refuge, reported: There were nine deaths during the year, the average ase being 75. Many inmates aro sent for the purpose of operation. On heiug fit ted up with trusses and appliance-, and sermon as eured, skip out. As twiny as six came under this class the past year. Those cases should be excluded, We have not the accommodation nor ap- pliances for such work, Two of the deaths, due to exposure, would have been avoided if we had better accom- modation for the insane as soon as ad- niitted, Now it eeetne impossible to get thein removed to an asylum. There is JACKSON BROS. - - CLINTON Selling Out .. Giving Up Business The largest and finest stock of Men's, Youths, Boys and Children's Clothing and Furnishings offered without profit. What does It mean to you ? That you can save A lot of money If you take advant''ge of this big sale. December Is a month that all merchants look for good profits and a good business, so would we look for good profits if we were not going out of baslnese, but we are anilous to dispose of our Targe stock just as quickly as possible and we are not looking for profits, In fact a big proportion of our stock 19 less than we paid for the goods. What more could you wish for—buying goods right now when you need them at prices lower than you could possibly buy anywhere else at. DO -YOU WANTIf you do you will buy one from us when you see them, They are as good as we could select and you cankinds. have them now without any prat, We have all A FUR HAT? $1.04 • 'that is the amount the ladies are paying ue for 4 yards of Tweed to snake a dress. We told you about them before, but you may have forgot. We have over 600 yards of double -fold Tweeds bought for our wholesale factory to make boys' suite, Theo are a little light for thio and we have more than we want. The ladies tell vis they are lovely and just the thing. They are worth 60c and 75c. You can buy them at 26o. kUnder We think we have the biggest and hest stock of 'Under- clothing in town. We will let you be the judge, if you come in ;Clothing and see what we have. We do not want any profit. Wo must have them out of the house. XMAS Gloves. Ties. Mufflers. Silk Handkerchiefs. PRESENTS Aro all good thmoneing's y forif }i myou bea Puyresen frts. You will aRvo from L. JACKSON BROS. CLINTON. Established 1854 Established 1854 • one case at present in the House, a young mon, with a non-united fracture of nine weeks standing when admitted, that will require a mayor operation to correot. This case is one suitable for a boepirel and should not be sent hero at all, There were few accidents during the year, the chief one was a fractured arm. One birth in April, and both mother and son are still in the house. Dr, Shaw made 56 visite during the 11 months. The House of Refuge committee re- ported having visited the House on December 1st, and found, as usual, the House clean and well kept and every- thing satisfactory. At the present time the Houee is filled to its utmoet capa- city, there being 82 inmates, It 1s recommended that the rules regarding the admission of inmates be made more epeciflc, as at the present time there are some inmates, ono especially„ who should have gone to the hospital Netted of to the House of Refuge. A mewing machine had been purclinsed for use on the farm, and instruction, were given for the purchase of a washing machine for use in the house. It. is 'leo found, from the inspector's report, that the - cost per day for maintaining inmates for the past year has been under 12 cente, and that the general cost of maintenance for the past year hes been somewhat less than formerly, wow) AND COAL, The county clerk reported that he had let the contract for 75 cordsof wood to Mr. Goldthorpe, for 14.84 per cord. Thus lar no contract for coal supply for county building, has been lot, and it will be necessary to get coal at once. He oleo asked for authority to purchase half a dozen pairs of handcuffs. This communication was referred to the executive committee, THE ENGINEER'S REPORT. Mr. John Ainsley, county engineer, reported having met the road and bridge committees of the counties of Lanebton and Middlesex, for the purpose of mak- ing arrangements about erecting the Aux Sauhle bridge over the river at the boundary of the three intersected counties. \Ve were informed that the township of Bosanquet bad not yet secured the right of way fora road to connect with the proposed station on the weet side of the river, therefore, we could not take any further action in the matter. The Kincardine Bridge Co. have failed to execute their contracts for the two bridges in this county, and they have been notified to furnish the council with reasons for their failure and to explain the cause for delay. The abutments for the Stanley bridge were completed early in the (all and the approaches haus been made and it has been standing reedy for the rupee - structure since. The old bridge le still Iteirlg used, With reward to the 'Out - manta for the Lower Wingham bridge, the work has been completed se tar se it was safe to go without removing the old bride, which will probably carry the traffic for this present winter. About the usual amount of rersirs hes been done to the bridges and approaches this reason, and they are in a very good state of repair, Sime county bridges that are now 20 feet between abutments might be shortened when rebuilt, and still be long enough to suit the stream. It would be advisable for the council to have the Benmiller bridge rebuilt during the year 12u31. (1000 ROADS. Mr. A. W. Campbell, commissioner of highways for Ontario, addressed the council on the question of a county system of good roads and the act setting apart gi3Ou0,000 by the provincial legis- lature for road improvements. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr, Campbell for his able address. A. communication wan reed from the Hunter Bridget o., of Kincardine, and was referred to the road and bridge committee, This letter stated tlaat the firm intended carrying out their con• tracts for the Stnnley and Wingham bridges, and the delay had been occa- sioned by their inability to procure certain kinds of material required, on account of tjse overcrowded condition of the factories and consequently their inability to fill their orders. 'They now have most of the material ready, and hope to be able to complete the work very ehortly. Thelollowing report of the road And bridge committee was read and adopted: We edviae that the recommendation of our engineer respecting Benmiller bridge be accented, and thet tender's for the same be asked for and laid before the council at the coming January session t that the bridge bu built of steel and iron, with concrete abutments, tenders to state price for concrete floor and also for plank floor. With reference to all important contracts in the future, we advise that a deposit of Live per cent of the contract price he made with our t reneure.r, 10 heelll'e, if possible, the completion of Ilse work. As to com- munication from Hunter Bros., in reference to Stanley and Wingham hridgem, we recommend that the matter be left in the hands of the warden and county solicitor to deal wah, without delay, NIeCELLANEOUa. Dr, Mattheson and Mr. R, 8. Box, re- presenting the St. Marys collegiste institute, waited on the council in refereuce to attendance of pupils from the county of Huron et the St. Meryl collegiate institute. The matter was Coetlaaed ea pap 4, No. 19. BANK OF HAMILTON Reserve, $1,6o0,000 Capital, all paid up $2,000,000. Total Assets, over $2o,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 GREAT 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 Good ,Bilks, 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. eVe have just received a choice lot of Currants, Raisins and Mince Meat. Try a can of our Baking Powder. D. M. M c B E AT H PRETOPRETORIA Ms made hie het.dquartere at tletealfe because he has found there the largest stock, nicest goods and most suitable presents for all) classes. And, best of all the prices are so low. You need not send out of town for Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Fancy Crockery, Bibles, Hymn Books, Albums, Farcy Baskets, Xmas Cards, Picture Books,, Poets, Purses, Card Cases. In fact, almost any line of goods you can think of as suitable for Xrnae Presents tan be found here. We will meet the closest prices, it matters not whose price lilt you ilave, Give us a trill before you buy. We commemorate our 25th Ymae in Blyth this year, A Merry Xmas and Prosperous New Year to All. FRANK METCALF EML D BLYTH