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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1903-05-21, Page 1tb fb. VOL. XVI. BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1903. No. 41. BELORAVE. $Kers.—Mr. Robert Gallagher left hese last week for N.ew Ontario, where he intends, if it sults him, to take up a large section of land and move tris family out there some time in the near future.,.. Rev. Win. Lowe, of Wing. ham, preached in Trinity church last Sunday to a good congregation. The Helgrave people are always delighted to hear Rev. Mr. Lowe, We think the Wingham congregation need cot envy any other preacher, so long ae they eau keep him with them....The Methodist egpgregatiou here held their anniver- sary services last Sunday, Rev, A. G. Harries of Lucknow, preaching morning and evening. The lecture on Monday twisting, in the same church, by Rev. Joseph Philp, was well attended and vet much enjoyed by all, Rev. Mr. Phi has some of the finest views of the oly Land we have ever Been.... Another of the early pioneers of Morrie township has gone to his reward, in the person of Mr, Joseph Stubbs, who pass- ed away early Monday morning, after suffering very severely the last few weeks, He hoe been in poor health the the past 15 years hut only lately has there developed alarming symptoms. Ho loaves behind him a widow and fent sons. One son, Jabez, who, for a number of years, has been living under the Stars and Striper, returned home Monday a few hours after his father's death, – — MULLETT, BRIENs,—Mr. James Spell, the vet - sou Shorthorn breeder of this town- ship, had ownship,lad another thorobred Shorthorn bull arrive direct from the old country on Tuesday morning of last week What its name or pedigree is we are unable to say, as these have not arrived yet; but it is a fine looking beast and should be the pride of Mullett Messrs. Bert Allen and Dick Proctor left on Monday for New Ontario. Dick is going to improve his homestead, which he took up some time ago, and Bert will stay with hitn for a month and look 'around. They took a C.P.R. boat from Owen Sound. We wish them success as well as pleasure iu their trip. ..,,Mr, Harvey Sundereock has been nn the sick list for some time but is improving. —Mr. A. W. Beacom pur- chased a duo three.vear-old colt one day resenti;e....Mr.lfhmrjee Knox de- livered his fat cattle in Harlock brae day last week. Messrs. Heffron Bros„ p1 Blyth, were the buyers.... Mr. John Cartwright has been ill for a few days. We hope to see him about soon ....Miss Ball Farnham intends going to Chicago in a few days \tr. Fred Martin has the mason work on his barn finished. .,The temperance lodge at Constance has been re -organized and gives the young people an evening out..,. Mr. tFhomas Troop sold his fine cattle to Mr. James Miller Mr. Benj. Riley got rather eeriousl,y injured the other day. While moving eo a butmeut under Mr. Fred. Martin's barn some of the timbers fell on Mr. Riley and laid him up for a few days. Had he been a foot farther back he would have been in- stantly killed.... We regret to hear that Mrs, Thome& Fear of the gravel road is very 11L...Mr. John Wells re- ceived 85 head of prime steers at his grog farm. They averaged about 1250 pounds. Cattle men say they are a choice lot and ought to bring the top price and an early market. wheat is growing well, especially in some localities.... Morris township con- tributes a large quota of horses, cattle and hogs for the dealers of this pert of the country.,.. Mr. Joseph Stubbs has been seriously ill during the past week with two doctors in attendance_ part of the time Mr. Charles B. P. Dow, of Port Glasgow, Scotland, arrived here on Monday of last week from the old land. He was here lass year on a visit. Mr, Daw will visit with the Forrest families to whom he is related Air, lames Nicholson has been nursing a sore toe, owing to s cruet received while assist. ing in is moving at Mr, Richard Proc• tor'e. He has not been able to get his shoe on since but we hope he will soon be all right,. Mr. Robert Maguire has a snare 28 years of age that gave birth to a pair of twin colts on Saturday, 9th inst. The colts and mother are doing nicely and the colts appear to be as healthy std strong as any ordinary colt. 1Phie is said to lie a very rare occurrence. BRUSSELS. LOCALS—Barrister Blair left on Fri- day for Parry Sound, to actin behalf of his brother in a suit brought for mee licious prosecution The Maccabee band serenaded several of our citizens }set week.... Rev. R. Paul celebrated his 16th birthday on 'Thursday last, and received the hearty congratulations of many friends. The previous Sabbath he preached three times for Bluevale Presbyterians, taught a class and ad- dressed tho Sabbath school, not a bad days' work for a 76 -year-old. The Biblical statement, "There were giants in those days," appears to still be true, ....The howlers have been trying the newly sodded lawnMr. John Hew- itt. tonsorial artist, has placed two fine upholstered barber chairs in his shop. They are of the latest and most ap- proved design ,...The wood -work of the Central hotel received a new dress of paint last week, which has brightened it up Mechanics are at work on the front of Mrs. Fletcher's block. The brick -work bas been taken down and will be rebuilt with pressed brick. Modern windows will replace the oid ones upstairs and a door with steel bal- cony will also he added, A. plate front, with modern design and arrangement, will constitute the lower storey changes. .. Mr. John lseakie is a stirring citi- zen and no queetjos about it. He will beild a eix•i opt storey and a half Neese on iiia lot, corner of Queen and Princess streets, which, whet com- pleted, will he for sale or to rent. He already has a well drilled on the premises and ae a good share of build- ing material is on hand the work will be completed in good time for fall occu- pation. It is a difficult manor to get a house of this description torent in town. MORRIS. NOTES.—Last week Mr, David Walk- er delivered 25 head of young cattle to Meseta. Dickson Bros., of McKillop, whose average weight was 1900 pounds. They were a dandy lot without ahy doubt....In a write up of St. Thomas usinese men in a recent issue of the Evening Journal of that city, the fol- lowing reference was made is Air. J. H. fdharp, a Morris township boy: "'Phis establishment, formed some 20 months ago, has won a popularity and an extent of custom that houses of a much older d to Is claim oq would he tweed y c atm to. The store at ell Talbot street, 'phone 68, is nicely and tastefully fitted up throuhout, while the stock consists of a complete and varied assortment of everything comprehended in the hue of staple and fancy groceries. Oakes and pastry, fruits, fine teas, coffees, spices, etc. One of the secrets of tuccees is that all goods are just as represented and advantage is never taken IS regards price. Courteous assistants are always in attendance and ail orders receive the most prompt attention. Mr. Sharp is an energetic and enterprising gentle- man, who brings to hear a vim and de- termination to succeed. The large trade he enjoys is but the just merits pi busi- ness ability and honest methods, and a trial will convince you that you can do well by trading with him ....Township council will meet on Monday next,... plias Minnie Walker ie home from an enjoyable visit with relativesetTupper- vifle.,..The bricklayers started at the remodelling of Mr. Richard Proctor's house on Tuesday last. The roof has • been raised and the walla increased to storeys. Next year he expecte to build a brick parlor, dining and bed- rooms to the front of the present build- ing.,..Messrs. Albert and Peter Mc - Cat had a bull calf presented to them on day recently by one of 'their cows that tipped the scales at 10'3 pounds. The average weight of young bovines 1e not much more then half that.... The inllk route on the 5th and Itis lines for fir aela cheese factory is in charge of Mr; Jame* Sharp this season.... Pall WALTON. WAIr8,—Two young men from Glae• gow, Scotland, are staying with Mr, David Campbell at present, one of them being Mr. Campbell's nephew. They emigrated to Canada with the object of learning how to farm ....The last quar- terly meeting of this conference year was held in the Methodist church of this place on Sunday, May 10th, The day was perfect as to weather, could not have been more favorable. Attend- ance watt large, the service very im- preeeive and helpful, and many tarried Inc communion. The quarterly official board on the following Monday was encouragingly large, considering the buoy season, the different congregations being well represented. The finances, considering that the circuit was left so long without a supply, and the dissatis- faction of the people on account of the young ratan appointed being taken from thein, despite their protest, were fairly well up. The business of the meeting was pushed through agreeably. The Bet hel Sunday achool, organized about a month ago, is doing good work and pro- mises well for the future. Mr. George Grigg was elected lay delegate to the district meeting The outlook is en- couraging should conference send an acceptable man the coming year.... Miss Maggie E. Wilson, of Seaford). ie tisit- ing friends in this locality at present. ...-Messrs. McFadden and Murray had a gang of men at work taking down the cheese factory this week.... Mr. W. 11. Shoidioe is putting up a new wire fence in place of the old board one. Mr, J. Sholdiee, of Tuckersmith, is doing the work for him, CLINTON. BREEZES.—The Clinton lodge of the Sons of Eng'and have invited their brethren from the surrounding towns end villages to join them in attending service in a body on Sunday ....Miss White left for Philadelphia on Wednes- day afternoon. She will spend a year or more with her sister in the hope of regaining her wonted health..,.Mr. Thomas Marriott died suddenly on Wednesday last, at the age of 89 years. He was born in Yorkshire. England, and is survived by two children....A wedding Is announced to take place at St. Paul's church on Wednesday after- noon at three o'clock. The groom is a well-known young man of town \f r. F. 0, LoSt, who moved here from Michigan about two years ago, is die - posing of his blacksmith shop here and will move to Amberly iu the course of a week or two, where he has bought out a business in the same lino, —Bishop Baldwin has appointed Rev. Arthur Shore, of Port Rowan, to the newly formed parish of Cargill and Pink- erton. --A few days ago a rather bashful young woman went into a Lucknow store carrying three chickens and plac- ed them on the counter. The cleik didn't know the chickens feet were tied and asked if they would lay there. She bit her handkerchief and said: "No, sir; they are roosters." •••••••••• ••••••••••••••• BREWER'S • • j Art Gallery ? • • see• • • PHOTOS ' • • Of every kind and finish. The • • Sepia and Olive finishes are very ispopular et present. • Prices right and satisfaction guarantee]. • • • ALL SORTS OF VIEWS TAKEN. • • • • • • • I T. B. McARTER, • • •2 •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Amateurs' Supplies on hand. Call and see ue. ese . B LYT I-1. BANK OF HAMILTON Capital, all paid up, $2,obo,000. Reserve, $1,600,ot;o. 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. AUBURN. ANOTHER PIONEER GONE—News Was received here on Wedueedav last that Dir, Merritt, an old resident, had ppaseed to the great beyond. Deceased had reached the goal old age of 80 years, and until a few weeks previous to his death had enjoyed fairly good health. He went to Clinton about a month ago to visit his daughter, ltrs. It. Downs. While there he became ill and was unable to get hack, although it was hie ono wish to go to Auburn. Mr. Merritt had spent the greater part of his life, since coming to this cotntry, on the farm now owned by $Ir. Marsh, near the village. Hip wife was called away About 12 years before him and since then he made his home with his grend- daughter, Mrs. Joseph Lawson, The remains were brought from Clinton on Friday and interred in Ball's cemetery. A large number of sorrowing friends attended the funeral. DEATH OF JAcoB KUNTZ.—Mr. Jacob Kuntz died in Saltford on Saturday, May 9th, after a long illneea, aged 47 years and six months. The deceasel was for a long period the owner of the Saltford brewery, and for years before owned the brewery at Auburn, and was well-known through Huron, as his busi- ness lay in every town and village. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning of last week from deceased's late resi- dence, Saltford, to St. Peter's church, Gode•ich, whore nines was celebrated by Rev. father West, and from thence to the Roman Catholic burial around in Colborne, Messrs, Joseph Griiftq, Rich- ard Phalan, Patrick McCarthy, J. J. Doyle, A. McEvoy and Edward Cam- pion, H.C., being the pall -bearers. There was a large attendance of friends and acquaintances, and the members of the 0.51.11.A., of which deceased was a member, attended in a body. The de- ooased leaves to mourn him a widow and four children, three boys and one girl, and many relatives, with whom the many friends of the family sym- pathize in their great lose. 'Poore.—Mr, A. Asquith has started a new fend store and has a large supply of flour and feed on hand lir. W. Couplautl, photographer front Maaford, is holidaying at the parsonage.... We are pleased to say that the Misses Coup - land, who have been very 01 with measles, are recovering Aire. Andrew Ferguson was called to Brantford last week, owing to the death of her father, Mr. James Wilson. Mr, David Wilson accompanied Mrs. Ferguson, deceased being his brother.... Miss Erma Sym- ington, who hes been ill, is slowly re- covering.... Miss flossy Beadle, of To- ronto, is visiting her brother ....Rev, John Caldwell, of Iowa, is on a 10 -days' furlough and is visiting hie sister, Mrs, S. Caldwell.... Dire. Revved, of London, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Caldwell... Rev, Dr. McLean, of Blyth, preached in Knox church on Sunday morning. Rev. J. L. Small took Rev. Dr. Mc- Lean's work at Blyth.... Mr. George Toms has decided to leave Auburn and on Tuesday next will hold an auction sole of Iwuseltold goods, live stock, etc. General regret is expressed by all our citizens that we are about to lose Mr. Tome and family. WINOHAM. Jorrt is,-1tov. J. N. McLean, B.A., the new pastor of Wingham Baptist church, preached his first sermon on Sunday last.... Mr. John Skilling, who has hail the leadership of the Methodist choir for the past few months, has been re-engaged, Mr. Skillets; has proven himself an efiicieut leader, and it ie pleasing to note that hia',vork has been appreciated...Mr. Robert Mcludoo was laid up last week with all attar k of sciatica. His many frieude ere pleased to lean; Hutt be is able to be about again.... Rev. and 1110. J. J. Patterson have goon to their new home in Buffalo, where the rev. geutleuiau took charge T. W. SCOTT, AGENT. THE CREAT CASH STORE New Millinery New Millinery \AHC May is always a very busy month in the Mill- inery department and never before have we had better value than at the present time. The Trim- med Millinery that we are turning out is simply marvellous. See our special May prices. MORE NEW 1 LOUSES to hand, Sec them while we have your size. Also Ladies' New Skirts in linen and duck, the latest styles. Sone special bargains in Ladies' Whitewcar MORE NEW HATS just received in felt and straw for men and boys. Wo can handle any quantity of Eggs in exchange for goods. Bring thorn in and get a good big price for them. •. 7 1 • •J • T • T1 Some excellent values in the — 1►1. , 1j 11'J ,a1 _ 't_ Boot and Shoe Department Sec the snaps we have in Prints this wee* D. M.McBEATH PRETORIA BLOCK of his new c)tnrcli oil Sunday last.... Dr. Macdonald, M.P., was home from Ottawa for a few days during the past week visiting with Mrs. Mecdoreld, who has not been enjoying good health for softie weeks.... sir. George Mason expects to leave shortly on an extensive trip to England.,..\lr. \Vm. Armour is having a windmill ereuted near his warehouse. it will Ile used to furnish water to the residence he lately pur- chased from Mr. Wee Clegg....911'. and Mrs. Alex. Orr, of the Brunswick house, have been on the sick list sine moving to Winghaui. We are pleased to learn that they have both about fully recovered and are able to be around again. Douur,E W einexu.—A meet interest• ing event took place at St. James' church, Dundas, at 11 o'clock on Tues- day morning of last. week, when a fash- ionahle d,utbie wedding was solemnized in the presence of the !deeds of the hap; y yeung people. The ceremony was p5 formed by Rev. 1'. 1). Wood- cock, of Brockville, assisted by Rev. E. Irving. 1'he brides were two sisters, Mecca of the first -tamed gentleman, and daughters of Mr. Thomas Wood- cock, of \Vingbam. Miss Emma ;1I. D. Ar' Court leoodcock was wedded to Mr. Aifred Charles War'dswortli Har- dirty, of Montreal, apd at tie same tinio Miss Small Louise tecgme do wife 01 Mr. Win. Mitchell pawson, of Toronto. In the first instance the groomsman was Mr. Dick Hardiety, of Montreal. and the bridesmaids Miss H. (lwyn, of Dundas, and Miss Joseph:ne Woodcock, of Winghair„ Mr. Dawson was supported by Mr, Bert Holiges, of Toronto, and the bridesmaids were Miss Daisy Woodcock, of Brockville, and Miss Elsie Gwyn, of Dundee, Sloth brides wore white satin trimmed with Brussels lace, and were charming, in• decd. After the ceremony the luncheon was held at Craigdarroeh, the home of Mrs. Gerald Gwyn, aunt of the brides, and the young people left on their wed- ding trips in the afternoon, Mr. end Mrs. Hardisty going south, and 31r. and Mrs. Dawson to the west. A s leu - did array of handsome presents from ninny points testify to the popularity of the young paopla. —The Kincardine chair factory ship- ped its Brat ear of chairs to the old country last week, —The Orangemen of Bervia and vl- oinity are preparing to celebrate the 12th of July at McCormick's grove. --Ills people of Owen Sound are agitating for a street railway service, The growitig population seems to de- mand it.