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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1903-02-26, Page 1tb tub f — D•^M • Vol,. XVI. BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1903. NO. 29. •CLtITON. ROBERT COATS DEAD.—One of the oldest end moot highly respected bush nese men of thin town, Mr, ,Robert Costa, passed away on Sunday in his 74th year, He has been in the mercan- tile business here for about 46 years, enjoying the confidence and respect of the entire community. He leaves two eons, William, whole's been in bueinees with him, and is also town clerk and treasurer, and Robert H., associate editor of the Leber Gazette, Bonar, Three daughters also survive, Mrs. A. Archibald and Mrs. D. F. Macpherson, Clinton, and Mrs, G. E, Robertson, Brockville. Born in the parish of Kil- h ds, Scotland, he emigrated to New York state when a young man, and atter a short residence there moved to this town, where he hue lived ever Once. In politica he wee a staunch Liberal, and in religion a Presbyterian. He was unueually well luformed, and took special interest in educettonal matters. Hie death is deeply regretted. MUL EL TT. WAIFS—Mr, Ephraim Brown hat ,adorned his locatity by the enaction of ft beautiful new two story brick hones, finished from top to bottom in a strictly tip -to -date manner. It is oak grained upstairs and down and heated by a hot air furnace. Aa an artistic decoration dor the parlor Mr. Brown purchased a rdne mahotrany cabinet grand piano from Mr. C. Hoare, of Clinton. We join in wishing Mr. and Mei. Brown many years of enjoyment is their new nitome...,Mr. Win. Snell had a very auooeesful auction sale on Tuesday of deet week. Mr. Henry Warren bought the farm, containing 100 acres, for $7880. One pedigreed cow brought $125 and a young bull was Bold for $125. Th. average price fur all the stock was $60 end the total receipts amounted to 49000.... Mr. T. Cole ie repairing the house on the farm he recently perches - 4d.... Mr. John Manning entertained e sleigh load of young people from the nth and 9th concessions one evening deet week, ...Mr. Harvey Sundercock ;is at present working for Assessor Carter.... The many friends of Mr, Henry Allen regret to learn he is ;aomewhet under the weather. This is a very unusual thing as the genial .gentleman is a very strong men phy- sically. Many cell to see their old friend every day and hope he nee 90011 te his old self again .,..Mr. Samuel 'Torrance, of Manitoba, is visiting in this section at present. He lived at one time on Mr. Arthur Persona farm And hes done well in the prairie province. His old friends aro glad to see him look en well.... Miss Edith Mille has recovered from her recent severe illness.... Big parties h.tve re- cently been given at the hospitable homes of Mr. John Wells and Mr, Thomas Knox, The youth and beauty of this section were present in large numbers and report a most enjoyable tune. WESTFIELD. Dezeree.—An old and very highly ne,rpected resttlent of East Wawanoeh `died on Monday. of last week, itt the per - sop of Mr. Henry Wightman at the , advanced age of Sri years. For the last 'few years Mr. Wighttuanattdered great- ' ly from his mind being affected, death being a relief toliimoelf ea well es to those Who 'were'00 faithful in caring for him. He wee a consistent member of the Methodist church, Appropriate services "were held at the home of de- • ceased and at the grave by Rev. T. B. ' Cbupland. Upwards of 70 vehiclex fol- lowed the 1-erpaine to Westfielel name- ' tory. Idle wife mill twelves hut is in 'a critical condition. He also leaves a large fetidly to'mourn hie loss, 1'be sons are George, of Essex; Jkntes and ,.Rfehard, of Michigan; Andrew, of Manitoba; John; Jeeksete Charles and Robert, of Wenttieid. .The daughters are Mrs. Wm. Wightman, of Lari- viere,' Manitoba; lira. Thome; Black, .of Ealgritve, and Mrs. Harry' Hyde, of Weetfield. Heartfelt sympathy is ex. ,tended to the bereaved Mr. Robert Brdoks, another old resident pf th,s township, died ell Tuesday last' at the aeskfehce of hit ton-in.aw, Mr. Joint Cheinhey. Interrnent wee made in Donnybrookcdtuetery. His wife pre- deceased .him several peers ago. He leaver a family of ane nos Jacob Brooke, of Manitoba, and one deughter,.Mre. John Chamney, of West Wawe:melt. NATgs.—Mr, Richard Wightman, of Adrian, Michigan' Mr, James Wight - man and Mies (Mary Wightman, of Echo Bay, Michigan; Mr. Herb Wight - Man, of Wingham, and Mr. G. Wight - man, of Essex, were all present at the funeral of the late Henry Wightinan last Thursday.... Miss Flora Currey, of Nile, ie visiting her slater, Mrs. W. J. Hoover..., Mise Medd and Mise Mc- Vittie, of Londesboro, were Sunday risifors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. MaYrttie.... Wedding belle will goon be chiming again.,..jtifiss Susie Dunbar is paying a lengthy' visit to her sister, Mrs. W. Grahem, of Stratford....lfiag Ella M Dobie, of Auburn, visited Miss Mildred McLarty last week A number from here took in a,nocial hop in the neighborhood of Blyth last 'Thursday evening.. Mr. Brown and Mira Brown, of Comber. 'are et present the gheete of their sister, Mre. W. F. Campbell Mr. J. McShannock, of Carbeiry, Manitoba, is et present visit- ing friends on the 8rd line.... Miss Annie Redmond and Master Raymond, of Gcslerich, spent a few days visiting under the parental roof We are pleased to note Mr, Thomas Tunney sr., who has been ill for sometime, is recovering Mr. and Mrs. T, Henry and Master Ronald have returned home from Guelph.... Mr. J. Henderson of Ayr, is at present visiting Mr. Wm, Rodgers,... Mr. J. N. McClinton left Wingham on Thursday last with a car load of horses for the Manitoba market. Mr. McClinton expecte to be absent about two weeks.,.. Mr. Wm. Lynn, who was employed with Mr. Wm. Johnston, has moved to Auburn, having secured another place for the summer, EX EET R. IrFMs.—Mr. Frank Middleton, of Waltaceburg, has again taken a posi- tion Itt the Sutherland -Inners works here. .Rev. R. Millyard and Rev, J. A. Ayearat, B,A., of Lucan, exchanged pulpits en Sunday last, the former preaching anniversary sermons..... A quiet wedding was eoleimized et the manse Wednesday morning by the Rev. W. M. Martin, whereby Mis, Bar- ham Horn and Mr. James Wright, of Point Edward, a former resident of Herman, were made man and wife. They will live at Point Edward,.., Mr. Mustard oocupled the pulpit in the Presbyterian church on Sunday morn- ing last and Rev. R. A. Cranston, of Cromarty, in the evening, in the rib- eence of the pastor.... Mr. Jerry Rei- land, of Langdon, North Dakota, for- merly of Exeter, is here on a visit. Mr. Reiland has bees in the west over 11 years lira Brooks, of Exeter North, was presented last week with it purse of money. She has lately resigned her poidtion as postmletress, which she has held since the death of her husband, WEST WAWANOBM. LAcoNtce,—The majority of people in this township were nearly frozen to death during the cold snap last week. ....Messrs. Feagan Bros. have succeed- ed in getting their egnare timber all out. Mr. Wm. t.'udmore, of Kippen, has his gang of men in thus neighborhood preening hay,.., Mr. J. H. Medd, V.S., of Dungannon, was called to Mrs. John Hills' the other day. He report's the veterinary business very good with him this winter..., There was a good at- tendance from this township at the Sus - day school convention held in Auburn last Friday, Everyone who was entr- ant reports having had it very enjoyable and profitable time, ..Mr, A. McCabe, of Ebenezer, threw his Rouse open to the young people of the section the other evening. This stroke of hospitality was accepted by a large number who enjoyed themselves tapping the floor till the wee ems' hours of the morning, when all repaired to their respective homes thanking Mr. McCabe for his kindness.... When George K. gets a ride on that electric car he talks to much about, he will imagiits he is going et the rate of 80 miles a minute. He had better take his brother Robby along with ]rim, as he might overheat himself and require to send for a load of ice, which Bob says he is willing to deliver.... Mr. Wm. Davidson is at present visiting with Brussels friends. ,,.Misses Carrie end Addie Mills are enjoying two weeks vlsitine with London friends, ...Auburn skating rink has been in good shape lately and the young people of the village have enjoyed themselves very much.... Mr. John Young delivered a fat hull at Clinton the other day for Mr, Thomas Mason.... Mr. John Bruce hits nearly all the materiel on the ground for his new iearn.... Mr, Fred Moss sold a four-y}ear-old filly to Mr. J. E. Noble, of Meneoch, for $155.... Mr. Daniel Leddy has returned home from Buffalo. His many frlends are glad to nee him back again and looking so well.... Mr. Stephen Medd is et present drawing his meet to Blyth Mr. John McCabe is looking up fat stock for which he is willing to pay the higheet market price,... Some of our enterprising far- mers are getting stead Date from other sections of the'copatry. They claim that we should exchange our seed once in awhile, FEBRUARY CLEARINg spas AaS ZTZBi Stock -taking is now over and we are probated to take Phothi'up-toehtte in every style at reduced rates for the Next 30 Days Photos from 75c a dozen up, and we can suit anyone in prices. Enlargements at greatly reduced prices in watercolors, eepi and crayon tonus, We Also carry it full line of Rhcto Buttoue, All work guaranteed. H. fit. BREWER t' PRpPRIETOt C. JEROM MANAGER. WINONAN. THE LATE S. J. SMITH.—The late Selwyn Jesse Smith, whose myeterioua death has not as yet been cleared up very satisfactory, was a former resident of London. He was a native of Devon- shire, England, and event his early yearn in the old land. He was married to Miss Pethick, and with his bride et once embarked for Canada, first sett- ling in London, where be was employed for eight or ten years with the hard- ware dem of Smith A Chapman. About 25 years ago he decided to engage in bueinees, forming a partnership with Mr. U, Pethick, and went to Wingham, aid was successful in eetablishiagare- munerative business, and enlisting the confidence of the public to no small de- gree, Mr. Pethick died some years ago, and the bueinees has since been carried on by Mr. Smith. The deceased was a man of sterling integrity; hon- esty and uprightness may be said to have characterized his business deal- ings. Of a quiet, genial manner, he had many warm friends. Besides the sor- rowing widow there are left to mourn his lose, a son, Mr. Charles P. Smith, agent of the Bank of Hamilton at Ger- rie, Teeeweter and Wroxeter, and Mier May Smith, a daughter who resides at home. The funeral took place on Wed- nesday afternoon, service being held in St. Paul's church, conducted by Rev. Wm, Lowe. The remr.;ns were after- wards laid to rest in Wingham ceme- tery...The following official statement was handed the press for publicatiou:— On instructions from the county crown attorney, Coroner Towler issued a war - rest for an official investigation of the cause of the late Mr. S. J, Smith's death. The town was full of wildest rumors, hut on careful and thorough iivestigatioti of all those rumors, and the obtaining of all available infor- mation and evidence by the coroner and Chief Vnnelorutau, there was nothing discovered that would point to foul play, or implicate anyone in the cause of Mr. Smith's injuries, which unfortunately resulted in his death. The injuries were no doubt the result of a fell on an icy walk. The warrant was therefore withdrawn, and an offieiel report forwarded by the coroner to the county officials, EAST WAWANOBN. Comm Maniac,—Counoil met on February 10th, pursuant to adj)ourn- ment; all the members present. Coun. Beecroft, who was aheent on January 12th, subscribed to the declaration of qualification and of offine Mod took his seat as a riuly elected member of the council. Minutes of the lest meeting read and passed. Petition of Mr. James Vint and 42 other ratepayers received, preying the council to repeal the tax hitherto levied on dogs at present in force. Resolved, that after looking over the petition presented, and giving the matter due consideration, this coun- cil take no further action in the matter. The sum of $8,10 was ordered to be paid over to the treasurer of Morrie being settlement in full of accounts be- tween the two muuicipalities to date. A further sum of $10,25 was ordered to be paid to the treasurer of Hullett, being amount due by East Wawanoeh on engineer's award made in the fell of 1902, Mullett and East Wawanoeh, and that a balance of 19 is due this munici- pality from Mullett, being difference of expenditure between the two townships on boundary lino for the year 1902. In the matter of accouters preeented at last meeting by different parties who had acted as scrutineers at the recent vote on bridge on river bylaw, January 6th last, it was resolved that no action be taken, as the statutes make no provi- sion for enforcing payment of such ac- counte. Account of THE STANDARD office, Blyth, being balance of printing contract for 1902, also printing and ad- t'ertisiog bridge on river bylaw, ballot papers for municipal election, etc., re- ceived and ordered to be paid, The clerk was instructed to again call for tenders for the township printing for the current year before next meeting of council. Annual certificate from regis- trar -general, Toronto, received, certify- ing that the clerk had registered 51 births, five marriages and 11 deaths in 1902, and ordering that he be paid for same in full. Conn. Wilson moved, seconded by Conn. Beecroft, that Coun. Ellie be authorized to sell some standing timber on sideline 80 and 87, con. 1.— Carried. The auditors' report and treasurer's abstract received and read. Conn. Wilson moved, seconded by Coun. Ellie, tempt the sine as now read and :caniined be adopted, and that the auditors be paid $7 each for their eer- vices.—derated. Application of Mr, Angier Smith, C.E., Stratford, for the office of township engineer, received and' filed. Mr, George Irwin, lots 88 and .3e, ,eon. 10, appeared before the council, requesting that his property be alt assessed for school pprposee in sec- tion No. 9 alone, instead` of being in sections Non, 8, 9 and lt, as at present, Conn. Wilsou moved, seconded by Coun. Beecroft, that the clerk notify the true - tete of sections 8, 8 and 11 of Mr. Irwin's application, epd ask them to report either for or against at next eouncil meeting.—Carried, Mr, Henry Deacon, lot 89, cob. 10, was again pres- ent, requesting the"council to settle with him regarding tlrb digging of a cer- tain ditch through hi', ppr�operty. Coun. Beecroft moved, sFconded by Conn. Ellis, that the reeve"end Codh. Wilson be appointed to /wet after Red settle this matter with- Mr. Name—Carried. BANK OF HAMILTON Capital, all paid up $2,0o0,000, Reserve, $1,6o0,o00. Total Assets, over $2o,000,000, JANET TURNBULL, GENERAL MANAGER. BLYTH AGENCY. Notes Discounted and Collected. Drafts Issued. General Banking Business Transacted. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Sums of $i and upwards received and interest allowed, compounded half yearly. H. V. HOLMES, AGENT, A THE GREAT CASH STORE New (foods New Goods New Goods STILL THEY COME Rave just received a asagnifloest range of NEW SPRING HistTS for men In the very lateet style. A look through will convince the closest buyer thee Ire can save money by purchasing his Spring Hat at this store See our Spring Prints. The range is large, but the price to small See the new patterns In Linoleum. and Floor Oils Dont mien the snap in Lace Curtains for spring. Never before have we shown sueh a magnificent range of beautiful cur- tains We have some excellent value in Ladies' White Underwear.. -... Try our Black Tea and Breakfast Coffee, They are excellent All lines of Winter Goods will be cleared out at room -making prices. D. M. McBEATH PRETORIA BLOCK . t: d:3x� 7.11.7 l +.f: iui a .i�wtMi 77, SLC 4r The treasurer reported cash en hand at date, 9022.28, Bylaw No. t, 1903, rati- fying the appointment of township offi• rials for the current year ; Bylaw No. 2, appointing the oouncil road commis- sioners: Bylaw No. 8, Authorizerig the collector to charge and collect three per cent extra on all taxes remaining un- paid on the 15th of December next ; and Bylaw Nn. 4, ordering that all monies collected from the tax levied on dogs be placed in the general fund of the township --each severally read and passed. Debentures were issued for vent of the following amonnts:— payment of Morrie, settlement of ac- count in 011 between East Wawannsh and Morris to date $8.10; John H. Mc- Clinton, refunded dog tax on cnlleetor's roll (unccllecteble), 93; do., balance of eatery as collector of taxes, 920; Muni- cipal World, St, Themes, subscriptions for paper, Resentment roll., et e, , account in full to date, $0.03; 'Pur ,SrANDaaD, Blyth, balance of printing couti'ai' , 517' also advertising court of revision in October last, also bridge on river bylaw, ballot papers for municipal elec- tion, etc., account in 011 to date, 988.641' P. ,Porterfield, division regis- trar, 418,40; also fees per engineer's award, Mullett and East Wawanoeh, $1,50 ; Treasurer ,ef Mullett, for East Wawanoeh ehnre of engineer's award, 011 of 1902, $10.25; James W. Bone, services ae auditor, $7; Peter Scott, services AS auditor, $7; Mrs. Bradr:ock, gravel, el; James McGowan, gravel, $1 ; Finlay Anderson, treasurer, $80 ; Also nostrum, registration, etc, $1,98. Council adjourned till March 19th next, when pethmastere, fenceviewcrs and poundkeepers will be appointed for tau current yeer. BELCRAVE. SKITS.—Mr. Charles McClellnn'l ',vPS a Toronto visitor last week..., Mrs. D. Sproat spent a few days et ia,t week With Seaforth friends. ..:iii.,.; JuliaAnderson and Mime Lizzie ,,t,ler are spending a few days with 0ri�u,eliu friends tries Annie Proctor to London, where she has seen position in a wholesale house... and Mrs. Wm. Bengough are not improving in health as their t,r,,nv friends would wish,... The Go.on,e chopper is running in full blast how, and farmers may have chopping done any day.... Mr. and MM. Jame. B. Nichol have gone to Los Angeles, California. —Hamilton will have a 20 -will tax rate.