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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1903-04-23, Page 5N••••••••••••• •N•••- i NEW STORE z THE (Having pure;raaed the stock and oodwill of the business of T. W. • Srott, 1 would he pleased to meet all his old customers, • and many others, and hope lly • careful sad I'i„nore• ble dealing to warrant a continuance of your patronage. j hope to keep ell the lines farmerly .kept in stock op to the present standard, and be- • yond if ,poeaibin. Further par- ticulars next week. GOLDEN, 1 . . BLYTH • •••••.•••••••••••••••••: Wheat Wanted. Highest Market Price Paid !Blyth Flour Mills. C. Ii. BEESF. TOWN TOPICS. -Coun, Stotbers is confined to his theme with pleurisy. -Mr. Wm.,Habkirk tnadeaobusinees ,trip to Mendell on Tuesday. -Mr. James Porter has recovered atom his receot.eevere illness. -Miss Annie McComnline spent a few days of Iastweek with,[ ondesboro ,friends, -Mr and tura, 3. G. Mosel -Attended the Evangetital conference at Dash- wood from Thursday to Monday. -The yiltsge Keg has been ,Ilytng at half -met all week out of reeved for the late Slr Oliver Mowat, who died Sunday pmorn£ng. -We direct the attention of our insiders to the adv, of Mr. John Stewart in this issue, Mr. Stewart sells cement ;and erects cement kwildings. -The house of refuge committee of tthe. Huron county council will recom- . mend to the council an extension to the house of refuge buildings at Clinton. -Then has been no school in Div. .No. a of Blyth public school this week, owing to the serious illness of Mies ..ockhart, the teacher of that depart- ment. -Fire destroyed the ,barns and live stock belonging to Mr. g'homee Pryce, .of McKillop, sear Winthrop, on Tues- day morning. Seven fat cattle were , among the perished stock. '-Our readers should read every Zine ,of Meseta, McKinnon .Jt Co's. lsrge ,adv, in thio Leans. This firm is one of .the most enterprising end progressive in the county and id offering some ,special bargains for present-day buyers, -The license committee of the Listo- wel town council has recommended that ,dioensee be charged on all busses and , drays in that town. Licensee per year ,to be $10 for team and $5 for single ,horse. The council bas not yet dealt with the question. -By the Lew provincial health regu- tlations scarlet fever is placed in the ,same Het as smallpox, and if medical ,health officers permit persons heving a :contagious disease to remain in their .own houses the whole household ntust .ins quarantined. The minimum period ,of isolation la six weeks. -Mr. John Littlefair, of Ildorton, and Miss Nellie Duncan, of Montreal, two iformer Blyth young people, were mar- ried on Tuesday evening of last week At the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duncan, in Metitreal, Rev, Prof. Ross wits the officiating ,olsrgyman. The happy young couple have been visiting with Blyth friends since Saturday, and have been the re- ,otpients of many hearty congratula- tions. .-About 3,80 Tuesday morning fire ,wee discovered in the olllie of the , Clarendon hotel, Clinton, and ppread so rapidly through the corridors that it was with difficulty the boarders and Intnetse. escaped, most of them losing their clothes and furnishings. The building,,was a large three-storey brink veneer eqd fell an easy prey for the ,flames, it jleing now a complete wrack, not a of}Il remaining standing. The building was owned by Mrs. R. J. 'Tufts, oflgrave, and was insured for •$8000. he hotel was manager by iee Moura. Peking & Mahon, who carried insurance on the contents to the ex- tent of $t1g00. -Here are three.suggeetione for our .advertieera:-In preparing an adv. be your reporter fires and editor after- wards. As reporter, get all your beet thoughts cn the subject down on paper, as editor, trim, polish and elaborate until your adv, is perfect....'l.'ake a thought and express it quickly and ' easily with one sentence, Treat the second the sante way before you venture upon the third. Let each idea etaurl by e itself, never intermingle or jumble them up..,.The advertising writer What use his imagination. Jmagioetion is the euu that lightens up dark places, it leaden charie to prosaic subjects. Bare facts ere pills tiu,t ate more easily e -Mayor Jackson, of Clinton, was a visitor to Blyth on Monday. -Miss G. M. Coombe, of Jamestown, is a guest at the home of Mr. J. E. Coombe this week, -A meeting of the directors of Blyth public library will be held in the read- ing room on Friday evening of this week. -Conn. and Mrs. Stothere and chil- dren attended the diamond wedding of Mr. and /dn./dn. Wm. blellough at Dun. gannet' last Friday. - Mr. 'norms Crawford left,on Tues- day morning for Deloralne, Manitoba, where he deli follow the trade of stone- mason during the next six months. -Mise Janet Anderson returned to her school at'1'ehkutnmeh on Monday, and Mies Millie McLean returned to her school at Culloden the mune day. -Mr. James Barr has resigned the position of chief of police of Myth, and the council are asking for application. for the position in this issue. The salary is $800, -We regret to say that Mr, J. S. Go en, who recently bought out Mr. T. W. Scott, is confined to thehome of Mr. T. C. McElroy with a serious attack of euinsey. We hope he wilLsoon im- prove, -Grand Trunk sectlonmen.ni'e happy find emiiieg these days. On Mondey they were officially notified thee an increase of wages had been given thein, dating (rots April 1st. The pew scale gives foremen $50 a month and taborets 11.90 a day. -Rev. J. G. Burn, who has been the popular and worthy pastor of the Evan- gelical churches at Benmlller and Hul- lett for the pant two years, is moving to Pembroke, much to the regret of his awing church people and other numer- ous friends in this neighborhood, -The rush of immigration to the newer parts of Canada is causing a air all over the province, and among the workingmen there is n feeling that the government had gone out of .its way to assist immigrant artisans to Outerio. Premier Rose stated on Monday that the Ontario government wee not assist- ing anybody to :Ontarin. The only assistance rendered by the government was by way of information concerning the new districts, and the information disseminated was among the classaike- ly to become agriculturists, if Englieh artisans came to Ontario ea ferment it world be a good thing for Ontario, and a good thing for tho.artisan. " We are hot assisting even farm laborers to On- tario," concluded the premier. -An editor once needed $100; he looked over hie subscription list, and noted that some eubscrihers were in arrears for two years, a few three years, and one or two five years, iu eeftamount- ing to 4300. He sent out some duns, and one men received the missive with indignation. He trent to raise a row with the editor for dunning hire. The editor showed him some dune ho had re- ceived himself, one for paper, one for type, one for ink, and several where, "Now," said the patient editor, "I didn't ger mad when these came. I knew I owed for them, and I relied on you and others who owed me to pay them. You sea we all depend on somebody." The mad subscriber saw the force of the ar utnent and said he was sorry he had let the hill run so long. How about yours, dear reader 7 GAMEY STARTS BACK. apeolal to Tag STANDARD.Buffalo, N.Y., April 22. -Mr. R. R Gamey, M.P.P. for Manitoulin, left Buffalo at one o'clock this after- noon for Toronto, Before leaving he wired Mr. E. F. B. Johnston, K.C., leading counsel for the defense, to go ahead with the criminal charges and do bis worst. West Heron Llesuaes. A ISA k4 v4� A LIA ►A1 rA kVA FAI Ir A A A kV West Huron license cotramiesioners met in Clinton last Thursday and e, granted the following hotel and shop Y l iceuses :- Blyth --Mrs. Frances Mason, .1. G. Emigh. Ashfield -Nelson Pearson, Port Al. herr-; Alex. Young, Nail McDonald, Kielail; Mrs. Isabelle \ienough, W. J, efounrnin, Dungannon. Hallett -Thomas Hill, Londesboro; Henry Marian, Auburn. East Wawanosh-John McDonald, Whitechurch. Colborne -Wm. Metier, Dunlop. Winghanl-M re, Mary Dinsley, W. L. Hanson, James Broadway, G. B. Roe, Alex, Orr, Clinton -Joseph Rattenbury, John Perkins, J. J. McCaughey, Charles Milne, Reuben Graham, Shop -Thomas Bell. Goderioh-Fred Davis, Mrs. Annie King, Michael Farr, WBabb, Alex, Robinson, Ed. Swart., Benj. Sault., Thomas Tilt, Shop -W. W. Sanite. The application of Mr. Samuel Pike, of Clinton, was refused, and that of M r. N. G. Boggs, of Carlow, was laid over for future consideration. The adjourned meeting of the been/ will be held at Clinton today (Thurs- day). TRIG CRADLE. TAIT.-Is+ Ingereoll, on April Duch, to Dr. and Mr.. N. J. fait, lamely of Blyth, a daugh ler. AIN'i OtJL.-In Winghem, on April 1000, the wits of Mr. W. H. Minton(, of r daughter CU1bltt.-In East Wawan .sh, on April nth, the wife of ar. John A. Currie, of a son. BUeCIhtAN.-In Wlaguew, on April 1310, the wife of Mr. R, W. Hamm, of a eon. WAxriD.-A Ton of Butter weekly. Eggs, 18c. Tirnothy, Clover and Way rly Oats for sale, Geo. E. KING, \V i ngha m. 134t1 teal when covered h a.Goatmg of good writer'. imagination. Applications. Applioethme will be received by the under - Puled un to Kb haat., for tie position of sou t ablx end other dolts for the Corporation the Vtb..ge of Bath T' , W. Mn.,,.9oo,, Blyth, A t118►d 1We, ala t P 1 A 1 A 1 IA IV1 FA` ►t. rA� 1:1 • McKINNON & CO., BLYTH There is little necessity for saying anything about this store. It is known from one end of the county tootle other as being up-to-date trod progress,' e. New mett.ods have been Introduced, and everything done to keep Itbrettst of the times. Our trade is increasing rspk;ly; every year shows a largo ,increase in Wes over the previous year. T!,is spring we have made preparations for e larger trade than ever. Buying for spot cash and in large .quantities brin;;d ns in touch with manufacturers and importers which sometimes doubles nor purchasing possibilities. We often get snaps for prompt cash which people doing a credit hnsincss never hear tell of. We are getting new customers every week. Cash buyers now realise that this Is the store in which to do their trading. Read on and see the special values we are offering, Dress Goode Lt this department we always tette the lead, We import the most of our Dress Goods direct and always show new up-to,date goods, We mention a few specials but the goods must be seen to bo appreciated New Silk Grenadines, 42 inches wide, in stripes end floral design., worth 51, for She. Black Venetians, 58 inchea wide, bright finieh, very epee' 1, 81. All -wool Voile, in black only,.51 inches wile, very stylish goods, 75c. Black and Navy Serges, all wool, bright finish, at 50c, 75c and $1. Zihilines, in stripes and camel's hair effects, in brown, navy and castor, $1. Wash Goods In this department we show a stock equal to any outside of the cities: Zephyre, in all the new color%, including the new linen effects, et lltc, 15c and 20e. Pongees, in all the new designs, at 12ic, 15c and 20c. Scotch Oingliama, he checks end fancy lattice stripes, at 10c, 12kc.. 15c and 20c. Black Dress Mnalins, itt stripes and floral designs, at 15c, 20c and 25c. White and Colored Muslins, in stripes, checks and floral de;igra3, at 5c, 7c, 10a, 15c, 20c and 25c. Dotted Muslins, in small and large spots, at 5o, 1Oc, 15c and 20e. Organdies, in white, black and colors, at 15c, 20c, 25c and 130c. India Linens and Nitinsooks, at 12ic, 15c, 20e, 25c and 85e. Blouse Silks We show a special line of Japanese Corded Wash Silks, in all the new shades, regular price 50c, for 39c. Also a fine range of New lflonsiigs, in all wool, embroidered, silk mix- tures, in fancy stripes, Bedford cords in all colors, plain and bro- caded cream lustros, Tantilines, kite., from 41c to 75o. Shirt Waists White Muslin Shirt Waists , trimmed with lace and inser- tion, at 50c, 75c and $1. White Organdie Muslin Shirt Waists , , . embroidered. very swell, a 51.60, $2 and 52.50. Colored Shirt Waists in stripes and linen effects, at bee, 75c and $1. Whitewear Corset Covera, in fine cotton and cambric, trimmed with eh:- broider,y, lace and inner. time at 15:, 25c, 85c and 50c. Ladies' Skirts, trimmed with tucks, insertion, lace and deep embroidery, at 50c, 75c, $l and $115. Ladies' Night Dresses, in lawn and fine Lourie.dale aatn- bric, yokes trimmed with insertion, lace and ombroitl- ery, at 41, 51.50 and 52. Hosiery We show a complete range of Hosiery for men, women and chit• dren in all the new de- signs. Children's Hose in blue with white spots, red with black and white spots. Ladies' plain black and fancy lace effects. Men's plain black cashmere and Lesle thread in embroidered and fancy check. Carpets Hemp Carpets, in etripea and fancy patter's, at 12c, 150 and 2 ,. Onion C ,rpets, in new pat- terns and colors, yard wide, reversible, at 25c, 8,-,c and 50c. Wool Ingrain Carpets, in new designs, yard wide, rever- eibiG, at 65c, 25c and 85c. fepestry Carpets, in a good range of patterns+, good value at. 65c, for 50c, Floor Oil Cloth, in new pat- terns, 1, and 2 yards wide, 25c per square yard, Linoleum, 2 yards wide, a great wearer, 50c per so 'fare yard. Japanese Mattiug, yard wide, in fancy patterns, at 121c, 15cand '20e. All Carpets over 25e, per yard will be cut and matched free of charge. Alen's Shirts We show a large stock of Shirts, in stripes, checks, epees and small floral patterns, Also Fancy Shirts, with suspedoders to match, at 50c, 75e and 51. Kid Gloves We show a full range of Fonne's and Pewney'e Cele- brated French Kid Gloves, in black and all the new shades, in dressed and un- dressed kid, every pair guar. anteed, at $1 and $1.25, Also lower-prlced Kid Gloves, in black and colors, at 50c, 75c and 850. Millinery Our Millinery Department is boosting thie season. Our stall of Milliners are working over- time to fill orders. We have arrangements made to receive all the latest things in Millin- ery as soon as the ;,iil.eel in the market. Every we.o we receive something now in Haut, Trimmings, lite., which keeps our stock always well assorted. This department is under the able Management of Miss Stewart, who will be pleased to show you all the latest novelties in Millinery and execute your orders in the very latest style. Dress Skirts Ladies' Dress Skirts, in all wool serge, well made end lined, real value $'2.75, for 52, Ladies' Drees Skirte, in broadcloth, venetian and serge, in c.lor.9 of black, heather, navy, Oxford and royal blot, seven gored, some with satin and self strapping, flared and tucked, at 52.75, $9.50, $1.50 ud 85. Ladies' Undershirts, in fancy colored goods and black moreen, tritemed with bra id,at50cand lac Fine Black Bettina Underskirts, with frills and flounce;, also line acmdeatt fluting, at 51, $1.50, $1..75 anti Shoe Department We do a large trade in Boots and Shoes. \\ u have taken the agency fur the Cele. braced "King Qual- ity " Shoes made by the old reliable J. D. King Co., of 'Toronto. We also hsndle the well-known Peerless Shoes and John Me• Yhersonl & Co.'s tele- b•ated makes. We are pleased to note that people are buying bet- ter shoes. They have, learned there ie no economy in buying,cheap shoes. We have the King Quality Shoes for,. men at $2.50, 58 and $8.50, Ladies' Fine Dongola end / id, from 11.50 to, B8 50. We also carry a large range of other makes in Shoes. See our Women's Wearing Shoes at $1. They are great value. Children's and Boys' Shoes a specialty, Snap Shots Men's Neckwear, in all the new styles, in four-irt- h; i d, bows, string t'es, knots, puffs and the new Roxbury scarf. ,•eaters for man gad boys, in cnrdinel, navy, black and fancy stripes, at see, 75c and $1. Boys' Clothing, in all the new styles. Storey's Clothing, in all sizes and qualities, from seem to 512. Ladies' Belts. in all the latest styles, from 10c to $1. .loses a00 rntero M011's Waterproof Coots, in grey, brown and fawn, nein-C 'hal in the iia leash• sham, at +9.50, 83.50 and 6. kV, OtlFor Cs"taY , h' 1 $ 1 Ladies' y\ ateriwoof deals from $J to $10. rr is A.