HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1903-05-07, Page 5'To Farmers and Others
We would say that we are in the
rearket for any quantity of Butter and
Eggs, for whish the highest price will
bs ps(d in cash.
Butter Tube and Boxes for sale at
manufacturer's prices.
A quantity of Timothy Seed for sale
cheap. Store to rent.
Bell for cash and buy for cash is the
best way to do,
Remember the old stand.
MOMILLRN & CO.
Maley street Blyth
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We have just received and
opened up a choice line of
LADIES' WHITEWEAR
for summer. It will be to your
advantage to examine our liues
before purchaeing.
Our Groceries are fresh and
sold st most reasonable prices.
Also all kinds of Garden and
Field Seeds.
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TOWN TOPICS.
-Conn. Sloan made a business trip to
Toronto last week.
-Mrs, Robert Kelly has returned
from her lengthy visit with London
friends,
-Corm. and Mre. Stothere end chil-
dren spent Sunday with friends in Dun.
gannon,
-Mr. James Leach is the most pieia-
ant gentleman in town these days; he
is the papa of a bouncing baby boy.
--Brussels junior W.F.A. football
team defeated jietowol in a game at
Brussels on Tuesday night by a score
of 1 to 0.
-The best way to make a Scotchman
turn into a Dutchman is to turn him up
side down into a barrel of saurkeaut,
We are all children of circumstances.
-One of Blyth's old landmarks was
torn down last week. It was the kitchen
at the Commercicl hotel. Workmen
are now engaged excavating and build-
ing a cellar. The old kitchen will be
replaced by a large oement one.
-The old postal regulation regarding
correspondence to newspapers has been
renewed, The postage is now one cent
for two ouneee. Envelopes must not be
sealed, THE STANDARD correspondente
having two -cent stamped envelopes will
use then,
-Mexican silver dollars are in cireu•
lation in different ?arts of Ontario,
brought in by specnlatore, As the
money is worth only 49 cants, persons
taking them at the same value se the
Yankee silver dollar will lone 61 cents in
the transaction. Look out for them.
-Mr. George Powell has just receiv-
ed a car of seed corn, comprising such
well-known varieties as Bailey, Comp.
ton's Early, White Cap, improved
Lemming, Longfellow, Huron Dent and
Saltzer's North Dakota. Also a car of
feed corn. The above is being sold at
very close prices m small or large
quantities.
-If any of our readers would like to
see the Eureka semen: block machine
at work, they should go to the rear of
the Commercial hotel, where they will
find the Eureka and s large ataff of
men at work making cement blocks fur
the new Cotnmereial kitchen. 1t is a
wonderful machine; does its work per-
fectly, and doee it quickly.
-Mr. David Sellars, who has been
employed at the Grand Trunk station
is Blyth for the past two years, left
yesterday afternoon for Detroit, where
he has secured a position with the
Michigan Central railroad. The beat
wishes of many friends go with Dave
to hie new home, and all hope that he
may continue to rise and prosper in the
railroad world.
-While digging a hole for a telephone
poet at the dock at Meaford a few days
ago, the telephone men came upon a
pile of bones, which upon examination
proved to be part of a human skeleton.
The bones were in a state of great de -
nay, but the teeth are well nigh perfect.
,There is no doubt but that the bones are
those of an Indian, prebahly a Mohawk,
who died and was buried there many
years ago.
-Sending wreaths to cover the casket
of a deceased friend or fellow citizen is
becoming quite a puputer manner of
expressing sympathy. But did you
ever stop to consider that is note. true
expression of sympathy, A wreath of
roses costs money ; you buy It the same
as you buy any other commodity, but
true sympathy cannot be bought. It is
eometltiug that must be given -from the
heart, and not the pocket -hook.
-Mr. R. B. McLean, of Tuckersmith,
during his recent visit to Ottawa was
greatly chagrined to find the members
of the house of Commons strolling
around in groups, or reading and smok-
ing while about 20 of them in committee
were voting away the people's money
by the hundreds of thousands. No sur-
prise need be felt over the natter as
this kind of thing has bee# going on for
years and will continue far into the
future. The committee work is usually
left to a few, and it is only when great
party questions come up that the mem-
bers are to he found hi their places.
-At the regular ,nesting of St. Jos-
eph branch, No. 848, Catholic Mutual
Benevolent association, Clinton, the
following resolution, moved by Bro,
James Flynn and seco:"ied by Bro.
Thomas Carbert, was adopted unani-
mously : "That whereas it has pleased
Almighty God to remove by death
James Vincent McCaughey, beloved
son of Bro. John Joseph McCaughey,
our worthy president, wa, the members
of St. Joseph branch, N. 848, extend
our sincere sympathy to our brother
and the other meinherk of the bereaved
family in the lose they have sustained
of a loving one, who has been during
his illness a model of patience and re-
signation to the will of the Almighty.
Resolved, that a copy of thie reeolutiop
be sent to Bro. J. .1. McCaughey; to
the Canadian, the official organ of the
C. M.B.A.; to the Catholic Record, and
iuserted in the local papers."
-Last Friday evening a team from
the Wingham public school Dame to
Blyth and played a football match with
the local public school team. Blyth
won by a score of 7 goals to 0, At half
time the game stood 8 to 0. The Wing -
ham players were: Goal, F. Rose;
backs, W. Lott, C. Hole; half backs, P.
Lang, A. Small, W. Isbister • forwards,
W. Jobb, R. Runtime)), J. Murray, W.
Fleming, L. Howson. The Blyth play-
ers were: Geal, R. Sims: backs, W,
Smith, J. Bell • half backs D. McLean,
R. Wanless, E. Mason; forwarda, M.
Begley, W. Sellars, S. Buchanan, W.
Watson, H. Jerome.
-At the regular business meeting of
the Young People's Society of Christian
Endeavor of St. Andrews church,
Blyth, held on Tuesday evening, the
following resolution was passed by a
unanimous standing vote: "Resolved,
that we, the members of the Y.P.S.C.E.
of St. Andrews church, Blyth, do heart-
ily approve of the action taken by
Queen's university, Kingston, in con-
ferring upon our beloved pastor, Bev.
A. McLean, the honorary degree of
D.D., as a recognition of faithful and
untiring services for teeny long years
amongst us, and we would wish to be
the first among the many societies con-
nected with our ahurob to publicly cow
grietalate Rey., Dr, Maj(eeanP
-Division court will be held in Blyth
today (Thursday).
-Mr. T. R. Wright, of London, was
is Blyth yesterday,
-Quarterjy meeting services were
held in Blyth Methodist church on
Sunday.
-Conn. Sloan sold Metetre Heffron
Bros. last week 18 head of; cattle which
Ratted $1280.
-A gang of gypsies pawed through
Blyth going northward yesterday morn-
ing. Their stock of horses wee a hard
one.
-A union meeting of the Epworth
;League and Christian Endeavor socie-
tiea will be held in the Blyth Methodist
;church next'Tuesdey evening.
-Mr. James Gibson, of Morris, has
Owen
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1�METaman, (grseveraldays
seriously 111, We are pleased to learn
that he is slowly recovering.
-Whilst a kuowledge of German is
,considered by many as an accomplish -
Anent and much time and study are put
,on it in, colleges, yet very few German
orate in Canada teach their children
the good old tongue of the fatherland.
4n another generation the language will
:die out.
-The editor cannot call at your home
,to enquire it there is any news. We
want all the newe, but one man cannot
.get ell. We are just as anidous to men-
tion your visits and visitors as those of
;your neighbors, but probably your
neighbors give us more aesistance in
,,.securing the feats. Hand in your Dews
items. - We want them.
-Mr. T. B. MoArter, who bas been
in Toronto for the past three weeks
taking pointers in the photographic art
with Mr. E. J. Rowley, has returned to
Bowe and is at his old stand, Brewer's
art gallery. As Mr. Rowley took the
grand prise at the Paris exposition in
1900, the public may ex eat something
_up-to-date from Mr. McArter.
-The Toronto Star is the authority
for the statement that it young English-
man who recently came to Canada and
settled with a farmer at Milton, on the
morning after his arrival, got up to
,.light the fire and not being accustomed
to Canadian stoves, he placed the fuel
in the oven and fired up. This will give
some idea of what teaching " farming"
signifies.
-Bishop Baldwin is expected in the
Bluth parish today (Thursday) and will
hold confirmation eervicee at Belgrave
in the afternoon and Blyth in the even-
ing. Twenty persons are to be confirm-
ed and received into full member-
ship of the church at each place. The
churches will doubtlese be crowded, as
they always are when Bishop Baldwin
Ruches.
-Dr. J. S. Jerome, who has been
practising dentistry in Blyth for the
Spot year and a half, disposed of his
Lraotice lese week to Dr. G. E. Long, of
istowel. Dr. Long is a graduate of
the Rept' College of Dental Surgeons
of Ontario and an honor graduate of
-Toronto university. He is a young
, man of wide experience in the dental
profession, having been for several
ears associated with Dr. Ireland, of
arriston, apd Dr. Bruce, of Listowel.
e welcome Dr. Long to Blyth and
wish him every success in his ohoeen
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On hand for the trade,
Bananas, Oranges
and Lemons
Fresh and cheap as the cheapest.
A limited quantity of Fine Timothy
Seed, home grown, $2,50 per bushel.
Garden and Flower Seeds.
Confectionery and Canned Goods
kept fresh by ordering often, and of
the best brands, Bakery produc-
tions always to the front. First-class
Teas and Groceries.
OPPOSITE QUEEN'S HOTEL
R, R. DOUGLAS
.. BLYTH
Blyth *shoot Board,
The regular monthly meeting of Blyth
school board was held in Industry hall
on Friday evening last, All the mem-
bers were present -Chairman McCom-
mins, Secretary Plummer, Trustee Pot-
ter, Trustee Cowan, Trustee Wett-
laufer and Trustee Brad win.
Principal Bailey presented the fol-
lowing report for April: -Div. No. 1 -
Aggregate attendance, 191 ; average
attendance, 12; number on roll, 18.
Div, No. 2 -Aggregate attendance, 478 ;
overage attendance, 80; number on roll,
84. Div, No, 8 -Aggregate attendance,
702; average attendance. 4i; number
on roll, 5ti. Div. No. 4 -aggregate at-
tendauee, 690; average attendance, 48;
number on roll, 62. Fees for the month,
$12.80.
There being no business to transact,
the board adjourned.
Wheat
Wanted.
Highest Market
Price Paid
,Blyth Flour Mills.
C. H. HEES .
apsolal Council ateselnt.
A special meeting of Blyth oouncil
was held in Industry hall on Thursday
everting last, The meeting was called
for the purpose of appointing a chief
constable for the village of Blyth. The
members present were Reeve Sime,
Coun Stothers, Coun. Milne and Coun.
McNally. Coun. Sloan was absent in
Toronto.
There were two applications for the
vacant coustableship. The applicants
were Mr. George White and Mr. James
Barr, the late chief.
Attached to Mr. Barr's application
was the following petition: -To the
Reeve and Council of Blyth municipal-
ity : Gentlemen; -We, the undersigned
business men and ratepayers of the
village, would ask you to reinstate Mr.
James Barr and give him one more
trial, as we must admit he has made
mistakes, but on the whole we have
found him to he a very eficient officer
and one whose place is not easily filled!:
E. Watson, W. Emigh, A. Wettlufer,
C. H. Beene, C. Hamilton, T. J. Huck -
step, S. Herrington, Geo. Powell, J. H.
Chellew, D. B. McKinnon, John Mc-
Millan, J. A. Anderson, J. M. Hamil-
ton, J. G, Emigh, Rev. J. Edmonds
Hugh Mc uarrie, C. Floody, J. G.
Moser, R. It Douglas, John .. Heffron,
W. H. McElroy, D. M. MCBeath, J.
Lindsay, R. McCommine, John McGill,
R. Milne, Rev. A. McLean, J. Wilford,
John Melees, A. E. Brad win, A. W.
Robinson, Balaton Bros„ Wm. Mason,
Benj. lieson, J. H,Bloor, James Moon,
James Heffron.
Coun. McNally ,plowed, seconded by
Coun Milne, that owing to the applica-
tion of Mr. Jamas Barr being accompa-
nied by a petition signed by a good
number of Blyth's feeding"citizens end
business men, requesting that he be
given another chance, we re -appoint
him to the position of chief constable. -
Carried. Coun. *others voted nay.
THE DLE.
LEACB.-Is Blyth, on ply 3rd, the wire of Mr.
James Leech, of a eon.
THE ALTAR,
OIBBB--BROWN.-M the home of the bride's
brother lndaw, Mr. 'lhornoi Limon, on
April 16•h, by lOe. 3. Kennedy, R.D, Mr,
F. anis Gibbs to Mien A. F. Brown youngem
daughter of the lets Btebard Hrowo, all of
Londeeboro.
'TAE TOMB.
TOIINn -1n Auburn on Apr1l elth, Iaabetla,
Clark, relict of the late ,.horse Young, of
Colborne, aged 81 years.
WANTED. -Car 1 d Potatoes. 65e
per bushel for good stock. G. E. K1so,
W inghaat. 88tf
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We made a Targe purchase of Corsets at a bar-
gain from the well-known D. & A. Corset Co. We
made them an offer for a large quantity of three
Filines at a price we did not think they would accept,
but the quantity being large and for spot cash they
►r4 accepted our offer. There is no use going into
n details as to how this deal came about. Suffice it
r to say, the goods are here ready for your inspection,
A and while they last they will be sold at the following
very low prices :--
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Of every kind and finish. The
Sepia and Olive finishes are very
popular at present -
Prices right Rud satisfaction
guaranteed.
ALL SORTS OF VIEWS TAKER.
Amateur)' Supplies on hand.
GREAT SNAPS
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T. B. McARTER
BLYTH.
Ladles', Corsets, In fine drab jean, long and medium lengths,
,in all sizes. We have always sold them at 50c, our price
now is 39c.
Ladies' Corsets, in. fine satin jean, In drab and white, bias cut,
steel tilled, straight front, habit hip, trimmed with wide
lace, sold everywbere at 75o, our price while they last,
50e.
Ladles' Fine Coutite Corsets, military hip, straight front, steel
filled, bias cut, trimul d with wide lace, iu drab and
white, a regulardollar.corset,ffor 75o.
We also carry a full range of the F.T., B. k C., Crompton's,
and the new B. & I. Corsets.
Rock Fast Shirtinge
We have just received another lot of those Rock Fast Drill
Bhirtings, the best value in shirtings we ever sold. Every
yard is guaranteed fast colors and the wearing qualities
are unsurpassed and the price is only 15e.
Boys' Clothing
Our second spring shipment of Boys' Clothing has arrived, and
they are dandies. Every boy in Blyth and vicinity
shoald see theta, sizes from 22 to 33, prices from $1,50
to $5.
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WALL PAPER
Largest Stock. Choicest isesigns.
Closest Prices,
These are the inducements we offer. Wall Paper is very cheap this year,
and you will he surprised how little it would cost you to brighten up your house.
Cell and see the snaps we have to offer iu Window Shades and Wall Paper.
FRANK METCALF
JEWELER AND
STATIONER
BLYTH
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Summery Things for Hot
Weather Comfort
The Men who want to look well on hot .days should
wear furnishings which give complete comfort, which
fit so they dont rub or chafe in the hot sun and which
are light enough to he a pleasure on a hot day.
We have things for wen which will be just right for
hot weather wear.
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