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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1903-04-02, Page 1AUBURN. Parra -Mr Robert Sprung and fam- ily are here at present visiting relatives. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sprung spent their Youth in this vicinity.... Mr. George temp hesdispcaedof his dwelling house in the village to Mr. Ackland, of Nile. Mr. temp intends building a concrete them beside his new chop this summer. In the meantime M hae rented Mr. Nicholson's house, where he will reside until his own is built ....Miss Charlotte Lawlor, who spent the past year at the Boo, is here et present, visiting her pseents and the companions of her enkool days,...The Lain Union choir under the able leadership of Organist and Choirmaster Lethbridge, of Gode- rioh, purpose giving a treat to the Philo in music, etc., on Easter Mon- day. Dont miss It, The best talent of the neighborhood is being secured.... Mr. Wm. Anderson celebrated St. Pat- rick's day in welcoming the arrival of the Bret stranger to the family circle, a wee lassie.,.. Mr. John McShannock, et Manitoba, has returned to hie home. We anticipate that his next visit here will be more successful, and that on the next return Mrs, McShanuock will BOOM pony him.... Mrs. Caesiday, of London, is the guost of her mister, Mre, J. Carter,... Mre. George Whitney and family leave here In a short time for the Northwest, 'Their household edema wars shipped last week, Mr. Whitney has been in the Northwest several yore. They disposed of their house and lot to Mr. Wm, Davidson. ...The mutual meeting of the Auburn Rifle wociation will be held in the fire hall on Tuesday evening of next week.... Ur. Wm, Lynn has moved into the .village house owned by Mr. Eckert 'Younggblut. a ST. HELENS. xL WEDDtetl.—Wedneedey even- t arch 18th, was tie menden of a Lasant surprise for Mr. and Mrs. t Lockhart, of St. Helene. Tkie their pearl wedding, a number of t e gathered at their beautiful home tobrute it, 'Though taken entirely rprise, Mr. and Mrs, Lockhart ned their guests with their aecus- t graceful cordiality. A very en - j evening was passed in conver- and games. The host and hostess e recipients of ntany beautiful b. tokens of high esteem from t and also distant friends. A kable feature of the occasion was he table linen used at the anni- y supper had been used at the al wedding dinners of Mrs. Lock- lear mother and grandmother, g bon woven by the tatter in her womanhood. ora: –Mr. T. Phillips is hauling a amount of wood to the brick yard. cite a number of people 01 this *laity have been laid off duty with but many are Improving,..,Mr. Robinson Woods has moved to the near the village that he recently aced from his brother Henry..., . Alfred Smith and John Sheriff loftier Mebitobalast week. The former remain in Winnipeg a few weeks proceeding weetwerd...Mr. Wm. Antler has die oeed of his farm on the n. of Wect Wawanoah to Mr. Taylor, who resides on the 11th The Ferrier term is so situated that it will be quite handy for Mr. layler to reach it from his present A friendly game of football was hayed here on Saturday afternoon, 21st, between the boys of S.S. 14 and those of St. Helens public I. The game commenced at 2.15, after spirited play for half as hour way, no goal was scored, The then agreed to play five minute,' way. Iu the first gee minutes St. Helene hoye scored a goal, and thus the remained. Mr. Isaac Miller made partial referee. A couple of the were somewhat used up, but not d ....Miss Salkeld is visiting s In tiodericb.... Mies C. B. Gor- e at present visiting with friends aoknow.-..Dame Ruiner has it one of our young men is soon to the ranks of the bachelors, nb fb. BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1903. .No 84. health.... Mr. D. Dingley, who recently left Wingham forCollingwood had the miuforture to dislocate his shoulder one day recently, He dipped and fell from a dray wagon.... The organ fund of the Wingham Presbyterian church has now reached the respectable sum of over $ 00, and the organ may soon be pur- ohesed....Mr. T. T, Pietd le ill with erysipelas.... Wingham baseball club has elected the following officers:— Hon. president, Mayor R. Vanatone; hon. vice-president, Mr. H. 0. Bell; president, Mr. R. Clegg; vice-president, Mr. J. D. Burns; manager, Mr, T. J. McLean; captain, Mr. A. Alderson; secretary, Mr. E. Hammond; treasurer, Mr, H. H. Wightman...,Mr. George L. Ireland, of Detroit, a former well- known resident of Wingham, had the miefortune, while at work a few days ago, to have the thumb and two first fingers taken off his right hand. Pae- ng,.M Beton being risnd cele by surprise, ascus- totted en- joyable entice pteeed present that t verur original having young Wa larg,eQQ edda, farm pnrab IMeft„ to wlll btOtr n' 'errle fOt6 00 sem, .con. farm. Maralt No. eohoo and each tomo each Helen aeon an im bgve secbu friend doe i inL that Jeave WINDHAM. ITnats.—Mr, James Louttit, who was for many years a clerk in the stone block hardware store, died at his home in Battle Creak, Michigan, on Sunday evening, March 22nd. He left Wing - ham two yearn cg"....Mr. A. E. Sim- mons appeared before the mayor one day last week on a charge of being drunk and disorderly and was fined $80 and costs or 21 days in jail. He went to jail.... Mr. T. J. Maguire real estate agent, died in Wingham on March 21st, +ter au illness of three months with pneumonia. He was in his 80th year and leaves a wife and two small child- ren....A lacrosse club has bean organ- ized in Wiugham with the following officers:—Hon. president, Mr. J. A. Morton; president, Mr, G. B. Roe; vies -president, Mr. A. H. Carr; see- retery-treasurer, Mr. H. H. Wightman ; field captain, Mr. R. A, Douglass; managing committee, Messrs. W. A. Campbell, H. H. Chisholm, G. C. Hanna end C. A. Campbell. It was decided to -enter a team in the junior series of the rCanadian Lacrosse anrociation....Mr. C. Dallas received word a few days ago .stating that bis non, Mr. J. C. Dallas, was seriously ill with pneumonia at a hospital in Buffalo. Mr. Dallas is at present at the bedside of his nick son .end fate reports bang the glad news that the sufferer is improving.... Mr. J, J. Elliott is slightly improved in DUNGANNON. BRuErs.—Mr. Wm, Anderson ba moved in and taken charge of hie hard- ware store, which he purchased from Mr. N. B. Gerry, of Blyth. Mr. Ander- son hes increased the stock in all lines. We hope he will have success in his business here.... Mr, George Smith has moved to his farm on the 8th con. of West Wawanoah. George will be mis- sed in the village,... Messrs, Adam Thompson and Max Wilson left for the west last week. They will take up land and make the Northwest their home for the future. Here's luck to you boys! Mr. Wm. Sproule lost a valuable Jersey cow one day last week. He sustained a similar lose a few months ago....A couple of young than from Goderich were in the village the other day with a load of fish, variety suckers. They disposed of a large number of them.,,. Mr. J. S, Habkirk has returned to Blyth after a couple of years residence here. Joe was quite a favorite and his re- moval is keenly felt by our young folk.. .One of our young bueineee men takes a cold dip about twioe a week. Cold baths are all right and help to strengthen the nerves Mr. Wm. Welsh, of Stratford, was in the village for a few days last week.... Mr. and Mre, ii, E. Munro, of Auburn, ware Dungannon vi Miters nae day last week. . A number of young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mre. G. E. Smith one evening recently, to bid them farewell, se Mr. and Mrs. Smith are moving away from the village. During the evening the young couple were presented with a chair and farewell address. Games and music were in- dulged in and all report having a good time. OOD[R1OH. BREEZES. —Mies Eva Acheson is visit- iinng with Buffalo friends.... Rev. Father West is recovering from his recent illness. His many friends here arelad to learn that he is improving in health. Miss Brock Mitchell is home from Chicago for a aeason....Mtsss Grace Smith has taken a position with Mr, W, A, McKim as head milliner.... Miss Edith McClymont has gone to Guelph, where she will reside in future.... Mears. Hodgena Bros. have the con- tract for furnishing the steamer Mani- tou.... Mr. C. J. Harper has sold his restaurant . to Mr. Thomas Pringle.,.. A few days ago Mr. B. J. Crawford, of Dungannon, shipped through the Gode- riah express office 82 cases of eggs, coneigned to a firm in Port Arthur.... Messrs, Robert McLean and Robert MaLean, jr,,,have returned from their trip to Manitoba ....Mr. George A. former resident of Goderich, died at Watson,tiforkton, Aesiniboia, on March 12th. Deceased was a barrister and had been practicing in Assiniboia for 20 years.... Only 128,000 bushels of grain are left in tate elevator here..., Mr. Levi Card hat sold his house and lot to Mr. George Green for $1000.... The proba- bilitioe are that the now Grand Trunk station in Goderich will not be open till near the sad of April, as the front will ill be platformed before the doors are opened for business. —There is a rumor that a well-known oitisen is going foto the hen business ea a scaledarge enough to make it profitable, and that he will pay particular attention to the fatteningg department of that line, with a view.af supplying the home market with goad fat chickens. The gentleman has struck the right trail, and keeping to it will soon be in one of the most profitable lines of business on this continent, COLBORNE. Commit. Mgsrriee.—Council met in the Township hall on March 18th, all the members were present. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted, The following accounts were passed: David Weldon, ahuvelling snow, 82.50; John Sands, road work, el; James Adams, repairing bridge, $2, painting poste, $l; Andrew Bennett, breaking road, $8; Goderich Signal, printing re - porta, $14 ; Dr, Hunter, attendance on George Little, $2; expenses with arbi- tration reschool section No. 5, Colborne, and 11, Ashfield, $14.10; J. Brophey & Son, funeral expenses of Georr, Little, $8; Dr. Taylor, attendance to Mil- Ilan'e family, ordered by the board of health, $4; Goderich Star, printing, $5.78; Municipal World, supplies, 17.20 ; Jesse Gledhill, balance of account for building abutments, $147; Wm. Collin- son, road work, $4; J. A. Fowler, C.E., measuring abutments, B.M.B., 81; John Barker, road work, $2.50; John Barker, snowing bridge, $4.50; agents attending at polling divisions voting on bylaw, $8. John Bar'ker's account for putting tile culvert et top of Dunlop's hill was brought up. Moved by Mr. Jewell, seconded by Mr. Robertson, that said bill be not paid.—Carried. Wm. John Allen, credit by $8, overcharge for road breaking, A revolution from the mayor of Goderich re the improvemeuc to the harbor was pearled. The council will meet again April 18th. PHOTO CLEARING .,AT, 111111'S ART DAUM BM Stock -taking is now over and we are prepared to take Photos up-to-date in every style at reduced rates for the Next 30 Days START YOUR CHILDREN now to save by opening a SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNT with the BANK OF HAMILTON BLYTH. $1 and Upwards received on deposit, and interest allowed at the rate of 3 per cent per annum, compounded half -yearly. Special rate on large time deposits: T. W. SCOTT, AGENT. RRUSSIL$. Sgt'es.—Mr, A. C. Dames, who has Nought live stock in this neighborhood for many years, has secured a position se buyer for Messrs. Whaley A Mc - Denali, of Toronto. He will not re- move from Brussels, but will fro to Toronto every Monday and remain un- til Friday ....Division court will be held here on Friday of this week.... Mr. Richard Stevens, an old•time hoot - black, has placed a chair in Mr. Wm. Duncan's barber shop, where he will shine shoes every Saturday night.... Mr. John Donaldson is levelliug up the lawn et his residence and intends mak- ing other improvements.... Mr. Neil S. McLanchlin has accepted the agency here for the Frost & Wood implements. .The extensive repairs at Brussels salt works are now about completed end the manufacture of salt is once more in operation..., We are' sorry to state that Mr. John Ceuslev, er., is not enjoying very vigorous health, but we hope the opening up of spring will aid in his restoration.... Mr, Robert frown- ing, who recently underwent a medical operation, is able to be about again and attending to business, a cause of satis- faction to his many friende....Rev. R. Paul has been incommoded from getting about for a few days by a return of rheumatism in one of his knees but we hope he will soon be clear of his ail - meat .... il-meat.... Quite a number of yonng peo- ple accepted the invitation given thein by Mr. and Mrs. It, Gerry to spend a social evening at their residence on Tuesday last. The amusements provid- ed for their pleasure were varied and appropriate. All preeent were wall Owed with the hospitality accorded them by their host and hottten. Suoh events do much towards fostering a stronger bond. of friendship among the young people.... Messrs. Lockridge Bros, have the woolen mill in running order again. - NULLITY. AGAIN AFN1OTItD,—Death has again visited the dome of Mr. nod Mrs. Ed- ward Harrison and taken their only son, Lorne Qordou, a beautiful child three years old. This second visitation of death occurred on March Not, the day following the burial of their infant daughter. Pneumonia wan the cause of both deaths. Mrs. Harrison and their only remaining child have both been i11 with the same treacherous disease, but we are pleased to say they are improv- ing, Mr, Harristln only moved from S;titford to his present home on the Londeeboro road four weeks ago, and hardly got settled when the heavy hand ofaffliction visited him. Hie new ueigh- hors were very kind and rendered every possible assistance in his great afflic- tion. For all this kindness and assist- ance, Mr. Harrison desires through Tun STANDARD to return his Wooers and heartfelt gratitude. A COMMENDABLE ACT,—On Tuesday evening of last week Mr. Samuel Apple- by and a number of his neigithotegather- ed at the saddened home of Mr. Edward Herrison, to try and let in a slight ray of sunshine to their bereaved hearts. After expressions of regret had paved from friends to rhe bereaved ones, Mr, Edmund Crawford reed the followi,g address, and Mr. Appleby, on behalf of thew present, made the presaatation of a puree of money Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward lierrison,— We have assembled here this evening as strangers, but as such we recognise the loss you Lave suffered by the hand of death. We sympathise with you in the loss of your children and pray that God will Mese you and youre, and when your time comen you may ,;o hoeie to those who have been called from this world. David tells us "They will hot Photos from 75c a dozen up, and we case suit anyone in prices. Enlargements at greatly reduced prices in watercolors, sepi and crayon touee. We also carry a full line of Photo Buttons. All work guaranteed, H. R. BREWER PROPRIETOR. C. JEROME MANAGER. return to yon." We _pray the God of all grace, who is sufficient to sustain you in this Borrow, may permit you to accept this purse of money as a slight token of our esteem towards you and your family. Signed on behalf of the neighbors and friends, Samuel Appleby, Edmund Crawford and W. H. Farqu- har, Toone.—Mr. Ephraim Ball hes moved his family to Clinton, where they will reside.... Mr. W. J. Miller has rented a SO -acre grass lot on the 2nd concession from Mr. W. Scanlon, of Clinton, This makes Mr. Millet's farm consist of 200 acres, most of which is in pasture or hay, Me makes a large number of cattle reedy for the market during the aeuon....Mr. Wm, Morrison has pur- chased the Kyle property an the 7th concession.... Wood bees are the order of the day in Hallett.... Mr. James Knox is recovering from a severe asci• dent which happened sometime ago, it being a very badly cut foot..,. Mr. Robert Sprung, of Manitou, Manitoba, has rented his farm in that section of the country And hes returned to this neighborhood with his wife, who has been an invalid for a number of years, and his daughter Fruncee to nand the summer here. Mr. Sprung 'mends re- turning to Manitoba with a carload of eon, of Leskard, in visiting at tbe,hotne of Mr. Andrew Tyerman at present.... Mr. John Cornell has purchased an•SI- acre fartn from Mr. Wnt. Robinson, of Goderich township Mime Anuie Jack - mon has returned home from visiting friend. at Harlock Mr. Walter ilur- phy intends bittlding a fine brick house the coning summer. M'KILLOP, NOTES.—At the last meeting of Mc- Killop council, held on Marc2.efdeb, the drainage bylaw was finally ..adopted, signed and sealed, ea their were no appeals. Mr. Farncomiee's report on the Dublin drain was read, and it will be taken into consideration at s meeting et the couucil to be held at Dublin on April 22nd, so that the parties intewat- ed will then have an opportunity to withdraw their names or have them added as they may desire Mr. David Holmes has disposed of his line 75 -acro farm, on the 18th ooacesaion, to Mears Betts Bros,, of the same locality, and received for it the handsome sum of $9800. —The weather is once more mild and springlike. —TRR ST IND ?.RD goes into the homes end is read by the entire family. Au horeesfnafew weeks. ... Mr. F.Hutch!. adv. in tts columns pays, THE CREAT CASH STORE I IL MIQ- Carpoiand urtain For the next 10 days we will sell "Lace' curtains and Carpets at greatly reduced prices. This is a grand op- portunity and it will pay you to drive mfleeto,get your choice, In the Millinery Department we have the finest assortment ever shown. See the special value In the Dress Goode department. ,Inst received another lot of Hate and Cape for mon and boys. We IRi Dont have some big snaps in ,,j l rT8 AND • •8 •0E8 fel! to cnll when ,In the village, as It will mean a saving of money .lf you need the goods. 1 1 D. M.McBEATH::x "'" return to yon." We _pray the God of all grace, who is sufficient to sustain you in this Borrow, may permit you to accept this purse of money as a slight token of our esteem towards you and your family. Signed on behalf of the neighbors and friends, Samuel Appleby, Edmund Crawford and W. H. Farqu- har, Toone.—Mr. Ephraim Ball hes moved his family to Clinton, where they will reside.... Mr. W. J. Miller has rented a SO -acre grass lot on the 2nd concession from Mr. W. Scanlon, of Clinton, This makes Mr. Millet's farm consist of 200 acres, most of which is in pasture or hay, Me makes a large number of cattle reedy for the market during the aeuon....Mr. Wm, Morrison has pur- chased the Kyle property an the 7th concession.... Wood bees are the order of the day in Hallett.... Mr. James Knox is recovering from a severe asci• dent which happened sometime ago, it being a very badly cut foot..,. Mr. Robert Sprung, of Manitou, Manitoba, has rented his farm in that section of the country And hes returned to this neighborhood with his wife, who has been an invalid for a number of years, and his daughter Fruncee to nand the summer here. Mr. Sprung 'mends re- turning to Manitoba with a carload of eon, of Leskard, in visiting at tbe,hotne of Mr. Andrew Tyerman at present.... Mr. John Cornell has purchased an•SI- acre fartn from Mr. Wnt. Robinson, of Goderich township Mime Anuie Jack - mon has returned home from visiting friend. at Harlock Mr. Walter ilur- phy intends bittlding a fine brick house the coning summer. M'KILLOP, NOTES.—At the last meeting of Mc- Killop council, held on Marc2.efdeb, the drainage bylaw was finally ..adopted, signed and sealed, ea their were no appeals. Mr. Farncomiee's report on the Dublin drain was read, and it will be taken into consideration at s meeting et the couucil to be held at Dublin on April 22nd, so that the parties intewat- ed will then have an opportunity to withdraw their names or have them added as they may desire Mr. David Holmes has disposed of his line 75 -acro farm, on the 18th ooacesaion, to Mears Betts Bros,, of the same locality, and received for it the handsome sum of $9800. —The weather is once more mild and springlike. —TRR ST IND ?.RD goes into the homes end is read by the entire family. Au horeesfnafew weeks. ... Mr. F.Hutch!. adv. in tts columns pays,