The Clinton New Era, 1898-06-17, Page 1The NEW ERA gives more home news every week than any other paper in Huron and will be sent to new subscribers to 1st Jan., 1899, for aU cents
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What's
the matter
with it ?
It you think there is anything
the matter with your watch, let
us take a look at it. A few par-
ticles of duet will, in a week, do
more damage than the ordinary
wear of a whole year of keeping
time. Any watoh is well worth
taking care of — the better the
watch the better the care.
Our way of re -
°i -ng Watches
ie the right wee. We guar-
antee perfect work and mod-
erate charges, oar prices be-
ing in proportion to the work
done. Have your repair
work done here.
P. B. Crews
Jeweler & Expert
Watch Repairer
Mullett.
IMPROvEMENTs.—H. J. Hill, whose
barn and contents were recently de-
•stroyed by lightning, has let the con-
tract for the erection of a new one, to
be 50x70. Matt. Maine will do the
training, and J. Weaver the stone
foundation. Dave Mountain, on the
same line, is also making improve-
anents to his buildings. The new barn
of Eph. Brown, 'on the 13th, is nearly
;finished; the foundation was built by
Mr Bone, and the frame work by Mr
Riley.
HOOL PICNIO.—The annual picnic
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•of N.S. No. 5 will be held to-day(Friday)
in R. Carter's grove, commencing at
10 a.m. Refreshments will be served,
and there will also be a booth on the
ground in addition for those who wish
to procure delicacies in the shape of
fruit, etc. The usual sports will be
participated in, and there will also be
a football match between the married
and single men of the section. A
splendid time is anticipated.
WEDDING.—Mr D. Shay, one of the
;prosperous young farmers of St. Mar-
tin, Minn., was married on June 7, to
Miss Norah A.McGowan,second daugh-
ter of Mr and Alta M. T. McGowan, of
St. Merlin, formerly of Hullett. The
mar. age took place in the Irwin Con-
•ceptiopp church, New Munich, being
perfcrined by Rev. Father Leo. The
bride was assisted by Miss Janie M.and
Miss Theresa McGowan, while Messrs
Jas. T. McGowan and D. Hagen acted
as groomsmen: The bride is a grand -
,daughter to Mrs McCaughey, gravel
road, Hullett.
8TH AND 9TH CON. NOTES.—Quite a
number from this vicinity took in the
•excurssion.to the Model Farm on Fri-
day last, dad report a good time. Miss
•C7durtice, of Seaforth, is at present
'Visiting friends in this vicinity. Miss
Moble, of the 2itd��cc-o-n., is visiting at
t' reside,o..:.f�Mr Wrn. Stewart.
i9v ; • es met wits quite a loss
one day last week; by some means one
of his colts got its leg broken, and had
to be shot. Miss H. J. Turnbull, our
popular teacher, who has taught S. S.
No. 4 for the past two years and a half,
has resigned and intends going to the
Normal. Tbe annual picnic of S. S.
Nb. 4 will be held on Friday, June 24;
a Food time may be expected.
Leeburn.
ExcuasIONlsTs.—Among those who
took in the excursion to Guelph on
Friday were Mr and Mrs Jos. Cook, Mr
and Mrs Jas. Chisholm, David Stirling
and daughter Jennie, Arthur and Wm.
Fulford, Wm. Gliddon, Alex. and Jos.
McNevin and Jas. Linklater. J. Link -
later paid a visit to Stratford and
Brucetield on his way home, returning
home on Monday.
Notes.—Mrs McLeod and daughter,
Maria, returned home this week from
Benmiller where she had been visiting
her daughter, Mrs Wm. Oullison. Mr
John Ferris, Ashfield, spent Sunday in
our burg. Hillary Horton, Dungan-
non, spent Sunday at home. Mr Ed-
ward Shaw has sold his fine driver,
Bess, to Mr Gundry, for a good sum.—
Our pastor, Rev. Jas. Hamilton, being
absent at the Assembly,no service was
held on Sunday morning but the C. E.
society held a meeting at 2.30 p. m.
which was well attended. The cottage
at Polnt Farm gate has been purchased
by Jos. Thompson and was moved to
the farm last week; quite a n mber of
the neighbors took part in th0 moving
with Capt. A. Bogie as commander; it
was quite an exciting affair, six teams
,being hitched on at once.
THE NEW ERA GIVES THE HOME NEWS
School children at Georgetown found the
body of Joseph Stater, caretaker of the
High Sohool, hanging in the school build-
ing. He bad been in ill-bealih and was de-
.epondent.
Men's clothing
The clothing you boy here is just as good
•aa it looke. It's the reliable kind,end costs,
mo more than the oommon,ordinary grades.
We stand back of every bit we sell with
oar guarantee that quality and style are
the best yon can get for your money.
Don't miss the opportunity of Geeing
these. It's worth repeating that early
buyers get the pick of the offerings.
Men's Tweed Sack Snits, light colors
in fanny checks, silk stitched edges,
flaps on all pockets, pante lined below $'S
the seat, same styles in Dark Tweeds
Bine Serges, only
weed Suits, the new colorings
n, Grey, Blue, made in the
styles, oat and finish perfect, �7
10. 0, $8.50 and
We want yon to see our goods, examine.
tion is free. We sell good clothing cheaper
than any house in this section.
T. JACKSON, SR.,
Clothier and Furnisher
Viotorie,Blook, Clinton.
ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., JUNE 17, 1898
AROUND THE 11 -LTB.
What wide-awake and reliable comes pondents find worthy of recording for publication,
East Wawanosh.
FARM SOLD.—W. M. Anderson Sae
sold lot 39, con. 13, East Wawanosh, to
Thos. Walker, of Wingham, for $1100.
THROWING MONEY AWAY.—Judging
from the manner some of the beats in
this section of the country are doing
their statute labor, the late visit and
lecture of Provincial Road Inspector
Campbell is not bearing much fruit.
Tbe huge stones that have been hauled
dumped and scattered over the road,
to the injury'of horses and rigs and
inconvenience of the occupants, is
anything but pleasant. It our town-
ship councilcould see their way elear
to invest in a stone crusher and screen,
such material could be manufactured
into the v.•^y, best material for road
making purposes, but as it is, it is
simply throwing away good time and
money.
A FLOURISHING CHURCH. — This
township can boast of haying one of
the finest country churches to be found
in the county of Huron, with an un-
usually large congregation. We refer
to Westfield Methodist Church. It is
a commodious brick building, with
basement for Sunday School, is free
from debt, excepting a pmall amount
that stands against the driving shed,
and has a membership surpassed by
very few rural churches. It is one of
the appointments of Auburn Circuit,
and the corner stone of the building,
awas laid
by -the -way, by W. Doherty,
the well known organ manufacturer,
of Clinton. The Methodist people of
this particular locality are to be con-
gratulated on having so comfortable a
place in which to assemble every Sun-
day.
NOTES.—The Blyth cheese factory
bas disposed of the May make of chesee
to Mr Steinholf, of Stratford, for 6i
cents per lb. Mr William Bradford is
able to be around again after an illness
of six weeks from pneumonia. Mr
and MIs Radford spent a few days
visiting friends in Turnberry this
week. Mrs J. Archie Shipley (nee El-
len McGowan) takes her departure for
her -new home in Middlesex this week;
the:best wishes of her many friends
follow her there. Mr Jas. McGowan
has disposed of his driver to S. Sutton,
of Blyth, and has purchased a new
new waggon and mower from Mr Sut-
ton. Mr Walter McGowan exchanged
a horse last week for a mower, with
Will Brunsdon.of Londesboro. "Mr J.
McGill is pulling down. his oldbarn
and erecting a new one with stone
stabling underneath it; Robt. Vint is
doing the stone worst and Mr McGill
the framing. Mr Dave McGill has al-
most completed the repairing of his
barn, having raised it up and put stab-
ling underneath. Mr Walter McGow-
an has raised up his barn and is refit-
ting his stables after the latest approv-
ed plans; when completed, it will be
second to none in the county. Miss
Agnew, of Belgrave, who has been at-
tending ccllege in Philadelphia, has
returned to her studies there after a
short visit home. Messrs R. B. Mc-
Gowan and Geo. Henderson are this
week performing jury duty at Gode-
rich. It is rumored that a young lady
of the 5th con. will shortly ehter the
matrimonial ranks; she is a popular
bell of the section. Wm. E. Scott has
his new driving house about completed.
James B. Nichol is having his barn re -
shingled and otherwise improved. Mrs
Thos. Gasman and Miss Armour, of
Blyth, were visiting at Jas. Ross' on
Sunday. Samuel Fell, of Bodmin,
spent a few days among 6th line
friends last week: A goodly number
of our farmers with their wives and
daughters took in the excursion to the
Model Farm last Friday.
Auburn
J. NICHOLSON, manufacturer of and dealer
in Lightand Heavy Harness, (a specialty,)
Whips Valises, Combs, Brushes, Robes and
Horse Trimmings.
NOTES.—This village has one of the
best public libraries to be found in any
small place in Ontario, and it is well
patronized. The wife of J. Nicholson,
who has been visiting the home of her
parents, has returned to town. It is
said that a couple of our popular young
ladies will shortly remove from town;
we regret their departure, but our
very beat wishes go with them. Clare,
second son of Rev. C. C. Cousens, has
taken a situation on the steamer Mon-
arch, of the Beatty Line, for the sum-
mer, and purposes attending a Business
College in the fall; he is a bright, clev-
er young, a credit to his parents, and
has a good future before him. Nelson
Ball, a popular young man of the Hub,
epent Sunday on the base line. Rev.
Mr Cousens, who has been unable to
take his work for some time, will fill
his own appointments on Sunday.
AUBURN CIRCLE No. 240.—This let-
ter appears in the last number mbar of the
Home (Circle Leader: — The regular
meeting of Auburn Circle No. 240, is
now held on the first Wednesday be-
fore the full moon, instead of the 3rd
Wednesday of the month, as some of
our members live in the country, and
prefer moonlight nights to attend the
meetings. Perhaps some of out mem-
bers who do not attend are not aware
of the change to the fine nights our
meetings are held on. We would like
to have them all try to attend, as they
are all welcome and would have a bet-
ter idea of the changes. It would be
much easier to arrange Circle matters,
and we would like all the members to
have a voice in the affairs. In fact our
Leader is sometimes absent, but we
hope he will not forget the night of
meetingin future. the e f rture. We have some
members who attend regularly, and
they would like to see the rest of oar
brothers and sisters give us a call. We
have not initiated any new members
this last quarter, but we are still in
hones of getting some soon. Perhaps
our good Bro. Marshall will be bringing
in a list of new names, es he is a hust-
ler to canvass. We hope to have our
organizer give ns a call soon, as the
busy time is nearly over. We will try
to appoint a regular corres ondent at
our next meeting. Yours fraternally,
MRs M. A. LAWSON, See.
.Goderich Township
STRUCK.—During the severe thunder
etorni of a,st Saturday, i ginning
struck and killed a fine heifer belong -
in to Mr J. Currie.
LAWN SOCIAL. —A strawberry festiv-
al under the auxiliary of the Ladies'
Aid Society will be held on the lawn of
Mr N.Sturdy.on Tuesday evening,June
28th. Everybody welcome.
LADIES' AID SOCIETY.— The women
of Zion Methodist church met last Mon-
day evening and organized a Ladies'
Aid Society with the following officers:
Pres., Mre John Sturdy;Vice Pres.,Mra
B. Pack wood ;Sec., Miss E. Gould ;Treas.,
Mrs W.G. Whitely.
RE-ORGANIZED.—After afew months
cessation the members of Cole's church
choir have re -organized, and last Sab-
bath their melodious voices (lending
teget her vividly impressed upon the
minds of the adherents that a choir is
a necessary adjunct in church services.
IMPROVEMENTS. — A. Cantelon is
improving the appearance of his house
by applying paint. R. Trick is doing
the same thing to his residence. Mrs
J. Mudie has had erecttd a very neat
wire fence across the front of her pro-
perty. J. Switzer has erected an at-
tractive fence in front of his residence.
B. Switzer is completely altering the
appearance of his dwellin' . Middle -
ton's church is being thoroughly reno-
vated. The fence in front of Cole's
church has received a much needed
application of paint. The road be-
tween Middleton's corner and Wise's
is being improved by gravelling. T.
Cook has enlarged his storage facilities
by erecting a large barn.
PICNIC.—The union picnic of S. S.
No. 8, 9, 10 and 5. held in Wallace's
bush, last Thursday, June 9th, was
more successful than the usual run of
these events. The 'amusements were
excellent in quality and immense in
numbers, but the special attraction of
the afternoon was the return football
match between the teams of S. S. No.
8 and 9. For one hour without a mo-
ment's intermission for rest, the hot-
test and fastest game of football that
was ever witnessed in this township
was played by the above mentioned
teams. The No. 9 boys have a record
of having never been beaten, and al-
though they could not achieve victory
in this game, they carried of the honor
of not allowing the No. 8 boys, who
were a contingent of heavy weights,
to score. A return and final match
will be played shortly, and as it will
be played upon the ground of the No.
9 boys, we predict victory for them.
The baseball match, which excited con•
siderable enthusiasm, was played be-
tween the teams of Porters Hill and
the notable Bayfield aggregation. The
Bayfield boys won by a few runs. The
Bayfield Brass Band enlivened the
amusements by playing choice selec-
tions. The picnic was characterized
by the manner in which all seemed to
enjoy themselves. The Uu►on school
purposes holding a picnic on June 17;
No. 2 on the 23rd and No. 1 on the 24th;
everybody welcome with their basket.
NOTES.—Mr Fred Wise and eldest
son, Mr R. Beacon and Mrs J. Sterling,
from the Soo, are visiting relatives,in
this township. Mrs McNaughton, of
Clinton, visited the first part of the
week at Mr John Middleton's. Mr
George, a student of Huron College,
delivered an excellent sermon in Mid-
dleton's church last Sabbath. The
farmers are now enjoying their holi-
days—statute labor. Wm. William-
son is a hustler to dig post holes and
put up fences. Miss Carrie Snyder
was visiting friends on the Maitland
for a few days, but has returned to
her home in Colborne. A number
from Ebenezer took in the excursion
on Friday. Mr Henry Oakes is im-
proying slowly. Mr Jas. Laithwaite is
able to be at work again. Mr and Miss
McCartneySundayed at Mr John Teb-
butt's. MI. Jones was visiting old
friends in Colborne on Sunday. It is
expected that Ebenezer will be well
represented at the festival at Holmes-
ville to -night. Miss Jennie Johnston
is, by the doctor's orders, taking it few
weeks' rest at her home on the Huron
road. Mrs W. G. Whitely has invest-
ed her surplus cash in a Crescent bicycle
purchased from G.W.Thompson,Gode-
rich, Mr F. Beattie considers he has
doubled the price of his farm over the
advent of an heir. What threatened
at one time to be a law suit over a
horse deal has happily been settled. -'-
Mrs Carter and son. from Illinois, have
been visiting at John O. Elliott's, Bay-
field line; Mrs Oar ter is a sister of Mrs
Elliott's, and is at present visiting in
Lucknow. Rob Trick is adding a ver-
andah to his house, and is having the
house painted; it is well to be ready for
an emergency. Some talk of a wed-
ding on the 14th con.; but, we say, just
let it Flicker. Edward Wise, who got
his leg injured at his brother John's
building some time ago, has been ob-
liged to give up work again, and is un-
der the doctor's care. Thos. Trick is
expected home from England tbis�
week, he having landed in Montreal.
Seaforth
LACROSSE.— The first senior C. L. A.
championship match of the season was
played at Seaforth on Friday, between
the Eatons, of Georgetown, and Beav-
ers, of Seafor th. Score, 4 to 3 in favor
of the Beavers.
BERLIN DEFAULTED. — The Berlin
football team defaulted to the Hurons
on Monday in a W.F.A. championship
game. This is not the first time that
the Rangers have given the dirt to the
Hurons, and the latter naturally feel a
little sore about it. According to the
schedule this season the Hurons were
to play in Berlin on or before May24th,
the home team to have choice of date.
The Rangers selected the 24th, and al-
though the Hurons could not possibly
get their best team away on that day.
they preferred being beaten in prefer-
ence to the very unsportsmanlike trick
of defaulting. Seaforth had choice of
date for the game here and advised
Berlin some time a o,andalthough the
latter apparently decided to stay at
home some days ago they neglected to
advise the Hurons of this fact,
St. Helens.
81 a year In advance $1.50 when not so paid
Wingham.
lio'xse,—Rev W. G. Richardson, of CONCERT.— A sized audits e
Varna, was renewing acquaintances gathered in the opera 1 Dose on Feld y
In this vicinity last week. Mr and evening in atteadanel it Miss Houk
lira Sanders visited friends in Wing- ton's concert.
harm last week b
who has been visiting at Mr Weather- I
head's, has returned home. Mr John
and Miss McPherson attended a cous-
in's marriage in Culross on the 8th
inst. Mies Clark, of Owen Sound, vis-
ited Miss Gordon this week. Several
of the young ladies of St. Helens spent
an enjoyable afternoon at the home of
Mrs Findlay, Ashfield, one day last
week. Mrs Sam Phillips, of Lanes,
is at present visiting her parents, Mr
and Mrs J. Gaunt. Rev. A. L. Budge,
of Mandaumin, was calling on some of
his friends in this part recently. Mies
V. E. Gordon visited at the manse,
Belgrave, last week. Rev S. M. Whal-
ey left last week to attend the General
Assembly at Montreal, after which he
will take his summer vacation. Rey
Mr Fairbairn, of Dungannon, occupied
the pulpit of Calvin church last Sab-
bath. Mr Whaley and Rev W. R. Mc-
Intosh, of Allendale, exchange for a
month, then a student, Mr McCrae, of
Glen Morris, will have charge the rest
of the time Mr Whaley is absent. The
ladies of the Presbyterian congregation
purpose having a lawn social at the
home of Mr T. E. Findlay, of Ashfield,
on Friday, June 17, proceeds to go to-
wards the seating of the new church;
an excellent program will be given, and
refreshments served. Dame Rumor
says some (or several) of the young
people in this vicinityare seriously
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thinking of settling down in Co. before
many weeks pass by; that happiness
and prosperity may attend them is our
sincere wish. The road north from
the coresrat St. Helens seems to he
considered an excellent one for bicycle
riding, but when the electric (?) lights
are out, we think a bicycle lamp would
he very handy to have on a wet night.
Miss J. C. Todd recently visited fi iends
at Teeswater. Mr McKenzie, of Kin -
tail, recently visited his sister, Mrs
Clark, of this place. W. S. Mc0rostie
left last week on an extended visit to
friends in Forest,. Michigan, and else-
where. Mrs D. McDonald and family,
of Wingham, have returned home. at -
ter visiting at Mr Thos. Todd's. J. C.
Martin, our popular teacher, is spend-
ing all his spare time with his pupils
purposing writing on their examina-
tions, having some trying the Entrabce
Leaving, and 2rd Class Certificates; we
wish them all success.
Mise Brown, Blyt ,
Stanley
NOTES.—Mr Robert Baird,accompan-
ied by Mr W.n. Buttery spent Satur-
day at home. Mrs Congo, from Ham-
ilton, is now at Mr. John Moffatt's.
Mrs McKenzie, of Lucknow, visited
last week at Mr John Moffatt's. Mrs
William Mustard has returned from a
three months' visit to her daughters in
Bruce county. Mrs William Grahain
is at present in a poor state of health;
we hope for a speedy 'recovery. Mr
Thos. Campbell has purchased "a new
bicycle from Mr John Snider. Mr and
Mrs Reid are at present visiting at
Stratford. The pupils and teacher of
S.S. No. 3 have been invited to partici-
pate in a picnic of a number of schools
at,Bayiield on June 17. Rey J.C. Mac-.
donald, of Varna,' has gone to attend
the meeting of the Presbyterial Gener-
al Assembly at Montreal. Cards are
out annonncing the wedding of Miss
Ida Walker, of Exeter, granddaughter
of Mrs Wm. Clark, sr. Miss Jessie
Foster, of Varna, spent a few days at
Bayfield recently. A number from
this vicinity took. in the excqrsion to
the Model Farm at Guelph last Friday:
Miss L. Reid visited at the home of Mr
Galbraith, Bayfield, last week.
Tuckersmith
CHURCH NOTES.—Sunday last was
flower children's Sunday in Turner's
church; the front of the church was
nicely decorated with flowers; the
children took an active part in the
singing and a special sermon to the
children was preached by the pastor,
Mr Findlay. Mr Findlay will preach
farewell sermons next Sunday; the
pulpits of this circuit will be supplied
the following Sunday, and Mr E. T.
Armstrong will take the work on the
first Sunday in July .
NOTES. —Invitations are out for the
marriage of Mr Newton Crich and Miss
E. Nott, which will take place on the
22nd inst.; a fall report of the affair
next week. Mrs Cudmore is still con-
fined to her room noar
m ked change
in her condition. Miss Rogers, from
near Goderich, is visiting at the resi-
dence of Mr G. Nott. A number from
this vicinity took in the excursion to
Guelph last week. Statute labor is
the order of the day; a quantity of
loose gravel makes a good substitute
for mud and water holes, which have
been quite plentiful in this part of the
country this year.
COUNCIL. — A special meeting of
Council was held at Dixon's hall, Bruce -
field, on Monday, the 13th inst., for
the purpose of considering the report
of the Engineer, on the Broadfoot
creek drain. All the members of coun-
cil and about 100 assessed owners were
present. After the reading and care-
ful consideration of the report, a large
majority of those benefitted by the
drain, were satisfied with the report,
and anxious to have the scheme pushed
forward. The estimated cost of the
work is $3253.95, Length of digging 5
miles; width of bottom from 4 ft, at
head to 10 ft. at outlet; sides sloped 17�
to 1. Tbe council being of the opinion
that the drainage of the area described
is desired, decided to adopt the report,
plans,specifications, p assessments and
estimates, and instructed the clerk to
prepare a by-law, in accordance with
the provisions of the Municipal Drain-
age Act, and submit the same at next
meeting of council, which will he held
at Kyle's hall on June 23rd at 2 o'cloce
for provisional adoption. A. G. SMIL-
LIE, Clerk.
Hon. Mr. Harty is back at his duties in
the parliament buildings, Toronto. His
health has been almost completely regained.
Oliver St,onehousc, aged 88, a farmer,
was killed by a falling tree near Edy's Mill.
MACCABEES.—Thiri y three members
of Wingham lodge of Knights of the
Maccabees drove over to Gorrie on Sun-
day last to attend church in company
with the Gorrie lodge.
MACK WINS AGAIN.—"Little Mack",
owned by Thos. Bell & Son, Wingham,
ran again at Stratfoad races on Satur-
day last. There were six entries in the
three minute pace. rhe rain was so
heavy that the third heat could not be
run. "Little Mack" came in firet in the
first and second heats, and the puree
was divided between him and the one
taking second place. Time 2.27.
MARRIED. — The following from a
Buffalo paper will be of interest to
Winghamites, as the bride was former-
ly a resident of this town:— The mar
riage of Martin Fulston, of Geneva, to
Miss Lizzie Patterson, of this city, took
place at the residence of Rev. Mr Gos-
nell at 5 p.m. After the ceremony and
receiving congratulations Mr and Mrs
Fulston left for their home at Geneva,
N. Y.
IMPROVEMENTS. — The granolithic
pavement on the south side of John St.
has been laid from Josephine St. to
William St.,and the men are now work-
ing on John St.east to Josephine. Con-
siderable work is being done on Vic-
toria St.,wbere the hill near the Union
factory is being cutdown and theearth
used for grading and filling. When
this year's new sidewalks are complet-
ed, Wingham will have more pavement
than any other town of its size in On-
tario, so far as our knowledge extends.
Two HAPPV EvENrs.—Not frequently
do an aged couple celebrate their Gold-
en Wedding on the same day that a
-daughtertakes upon herself the respon-
sibilities of -roamed life. Such was the
case however on Thursday last, when
Mr and Mrs Chas. Henderson, of the
Bluevale- road, celebrated the fiftieth
anniversary of their wedding day. On
the same evening, their youngest
daughter, Maggie, was joined in the
bonds of wedlock to A. Hardy, Rev. T.
West, of Bluevale, performing the
marriage ceremony. These two joyous
events brought together an assembly
of over one hundred guests to congrat-
ulate the aged couple on safely reach-
ing the golden anniversary, and also to
share in the festivities attendant upon
the marriage of the younger couple.
The numerous useful and beautiful
presents evidenced the good wishes en-
tertained for the young people just be-
ginning life's journey together. After
the ceremony a very pleasant and
social evening was spent.
Bayfield
FIRE.—Mr Jas. Thomson met with
considerable misfortune in the almost•
total loss of his rnill. It is situated two
miles north of Bayfield, on the 4th con.
There was no sign of fire at 2 o'clock
Thursday morning, but when he went
up to work later on in the day, he
found the remains still smoking, The
engine and boiler can be repaired, but
all the other mecbinery, about 10,000
feet of lumber, and 20 cords of wood
are a total loss. There is no insurance.
Novas. --One of Mr J. T. Mark's cot-
tages on Bayfield Terrace is occupied
by visitors. Mr E. Rutledge, of St.
Thomas, arrived in town Monday ev-
ening. Mr N. Cameron, who has been
working in Brucefleld this spring, is at
home now. Mrs Martin. Toronto, who
has been visiting friends in town, re-
turned last week. Dr. Shaw, Clinton,
was in town Monday, enlisting recruits
for volunteer service. S. Cooper is
back again, and is rushing things at
W. Jowett's house; roofing, flooring
and lathing have been zommenced,—
Jowett's yacht went up to Goderich on
Tueaday. W. Woods is remodelling
his dwelling on John St. The Council
has let the contract of building a sewer
across Main St. west toward the lake,
to Wm. Nicholson; it was much need-
ed. The Salvation Army purpose bold-
ing an ice cream and cake social next
Monday evening, in the orchard of the
Old Rectory on the lake bank; they
will be assisted by the Goderich, Clin-
ton and Seaforth corps, and the brass
band of the Clinton corps. Mr and
Mrs A. Fraser, of Mornington, who
have been visiting hie brother, Mr J.
Fraser, returned home on Monday.
Benmiller
NOTES.—The recent rain just came
in time to improve the hay crop and
make things grow. The report that
Rev. Mr Olivant was to preach his
farewell sermon last Sunday was rot
correct as he will be staying here until
the end of this month. The excursion
to the Model farm last week was taken
in by quitenumberr a
of our
friends
bete, and more intended going if the
weather had been favorable. Mrs E.
Muir, who has been visiting friends
around here,returned home last week.
The members of the Sons of Temper-
ance with their friends, intended hav-
ing a picnic at Bayfield on Tuesday
last, but were disappointed on account
of the wet weather. Mrs J.McLean, of
Buffalo, is visiting her sister Mrs A.
Heddle, and friends here. The straw-
berries are coming in earlier this season
than they have for a number of years;
G.Stewart had a gang of pickers on as
early as Tuesday last. Mr A. Heddle,
who broke his leg some time ago, is
getting along as well as can be expected.
-
Alma
NoTEs.—Owing to so many of the
young people taking in the excursion
to the Model Farm, the picnic to Bay-
field was postponed. Mr A.Hugill has
the frame work of his barn nearly com-
pleted.
CHURCH NOTES. — Rev. Mr Findlay
preached an excellent sermon to the
children bn Sunday morning last. Miss
Maggie Scott, takes the topic for the
League on Wednesday evening. Mr
Findlay intends preaching his farwell
sermon on Sunday next; his successor,
Mr Armstrong, is very highly spoken
of.
Harlock
NoTEs,—Among those who took in
the excursion to Guelph on Friday
last were Mr Wm. Knox, ,jr., Miss M.
Knox and Mr Robt. Ferris. Mr John
Mills, sr., has purchased a new wind-
mill. Joe Story. of McKillop, visited
at R. Shiels on Sunday.
Porters Hill.
NOTES. --Miss Amy Cox left Tuesday
morning for Peterborough, where she
is attending the Grand Lodge meeting
of the I. O. G. T. Miss Holmes, Clin-
ton, s nt j� few days at the home of
Mr Wm. Lobb last week. Wrn. El-
liott's team ran away on Tuesday, but
fortunately no serious damage was
done. Quite a number of our young
men intend going to London next
Tuesday with the volunteers.
Constance
NomEs.—Rev. Edwin Millyard will
conduct Sunday School anniversary
services here on Sunday, June 19th, at
2.30p.m.; the address will be for the
parents and children, and at 7 p.m. for
the young people. Mr E. L. Farnham
is at Peterboro this week attending
the Grand Lodge of I.O.G. Templars.
Mr Wm. Leitch, sr., is sick. Miss L.
Martin returned irem Toronto last
week to her home here. Miss Emma
Pickard, of Porter's Hill, is visiting
Miss Ida Britton this week. Delegates
for the League and Sunday School
convention have been appointed to at-
tend the same at Wingham next week.
Blyth,
NOTES. — Wednesday morning the
engine bed at Livingston's saw mill
broke. Miss Plummer, Clinton, is at
present paying a lengthy visit to her
brother, A. H. Plummer. Revs J. Al-
lan, Brussels, and W. Rigsby exchang-
ed work on Sunday. Geo. DenstedS is
confined to his house by illness. Mrs
Sledge, of Collingwood, was the guest
of Mrs Graham for a couple of days
last week. Coon. Powell was purchas-
ing butter and eggs in Lucen, Exeter,
and other points for a couple of days
this week. Master Robert Barrett,
who went to Toronto a couple of weeks
ago to have an operation performed on
one of his eyes, had the operation suc-
cessfully performed in the General hos-
pital a few days ago, and is now doing
nicely. The semi-annual meeting of
the North Huron county Orange Lodge
was held at Wingham on, Tuesday;
considerable business was transacted,
and preparations made for the 12th of
July celebration, to he held this year
at Blyth.. Wheat has been going low-
er the past few days; it fell to 90c in
Blyth on Wednesday.
Londesboro
NEW CHURCH NOTES. --Work on the
Methodist church is at a standstill, for
want of the joist and window frames.
The Committee have decided to pur-
chase several more dressed stones to
put in the pillars, instead of dressed
brick; they will be quite an improve-
ment to the looks and durability of the
parts.
NOTES.—Strawberries' are now the
order of the day. Messrs John Bell
and John Fowler are purchasing horses
for Manitoba, Rev J, W, Andrews
and A. Woodman are enjoying a trip
to the famous town of Peterborough
this week. Miss Elva Adams has re-
turned from Toronto. Leonard How-
son has returned from his gold pros-
pecting, and will likely go out to the
western plains again to farm. The ex-
cursion to the Model Farm was taken
in by about 180 at this station. Wm.
Walters, of Holmesville, is assisting
Messrs John Brunsclon & Son with
machinery this week. Jos. Morris
has left the ranks of single blessedness,
and taken unto himself a partner, and
his advice to his former chums is "go
thou and do likewise.'
Nile.
WEDrit4ta.--Mr and Mrs Will Wat-
son and Miss Tena Sprung attended
the wedding of Miss J3ertie Sprung,
base line, on Wednesday afternoon.
CHEESE FACTORY.—Our factory is
again running full blast, under the
management of Mr W. B. Thompson
and his assists t, Mr Burns Suther-
land. The quantity of milk delivered
is steadily increasing and already the
curing room is filling rapidly. Mr
Thompson manufactures superior
cheese, a fact proven by his success at
an exhibition at the Industral Exhibi-
tion in Toronto last September, where
he succeeded in winning a diploma, al-
so first prizes valued at $100.
EPWORTH LEAGUE.—Owires to the
unavoidable absence of Mr J. H, Pent-
land, who was responsible for the in-
troduction of the topic "Influence," ce. at
our meeting on Tuesday night, subject
was thrown open for discussion; short
and pointed addresses were given by
Messrs Sheppard, Dustow, Gir vin,
Watson and Hetherington. Next
Tuesday evening Mr J. H. Elliott will
give an address on the hook of Exodus.
ueries—Wh don't our choir attend
regularly? Why not utilize the latent
musical talent in our society, and in-
troduce the orchestra in our meetings.
Why can't those young men and boys,
who persist in talking and laughing
during the service, remember the
sacredness of church and behave them-
selves.
NOTES.—The Nile orchestra supplied
music for a concert at Ebenezer on the
evening of Juae 7th. Mr John Somers
v►1e has been suffering
from an in-
jured
limb — the result of football
practice. Mrs (Rev.) A. U. Tiffin, of
Walton, has been spending a few days
visiting at her father-in-law's, Mr J.
Tiffin. Rev. R. Hall and wife, of
Lucknow, called on friends here this
week; Mr Hall is to he the successor of
Rev. J. Pring on this circuit, and comes
to us•highly recommended. The var-
ious pathmasters are just now busily
engaged in repairing our highways; we
agree with your Holmesville scribe of
last week—why can't the gravel he +,p -
P
lied duringthe autumn and thus not
spoil the roads for the whole summer.
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Drug Store f.
Although it has changed hands, it.,,
will still be known as the plitbe;'
where good goods n resold ,treason.
able, honest prices, . Pure. Drug.;
good goods; and satisfaption or yolur
money back will still be the itiotte-
of this store. We are prepared to
stand by this inducement for you tet
buy from us. If the goods we Fell
are not as we represent them,we
will cheerfully refund you your
money. Your drug 'trade is solicited,
on this basis. With this business
we received the formulae of the
standard hdlire remedies prepared
be Messrs. Allen & Wilson; these;.
preparations will always be peeper..
ed and kept in stock, so from us and
us only can you bay tboee remediep
established by them.
The Paris Green parcbased by nil
for the season's trade is the beak
money can buy. It is pure EngIieh
Paris Green, the kind that kill's;:
We sell it at the price of other Plaeie
Green, which Is 25o per pound,
SYDNEY JACKSON,
Graduate Druggis
Successor to Allen & Wilson.
Kingsbridge
JUNE WEDDING —A happy eyent oc
curred in St. Joseph's church on th
7th inst., being the marriage of Mi
Mary, eldest daughter of Mr and 114
John Hogan, to Stephen Martin,an
enterprising young than of the parish
by the respected pastor, Rev. I1athe
Dixon. The bride was tastefully at
tired in white cashmere, with hat;'t�,
match, and was assisted by the grog it
sister, Miss Katie, of Detroit, whdlock-
ed charming in blue organdie. The"
groom was supported by the bride'
brother, John. After the nuptial Maser
the bridal party repaired to the home''
of the bride, where about eighty_ re=;
latives did ample justice to a surniStu ,
ods dejeuner. The afternoon' ' 'e a
pleasantly spent with- amusements ,of.
different kinds. In the evenin;g,
grand reception and ball was held'itai`
Young's Hotel, Kintail, where abou
one hundred and twenty-five guest
were present. The numerous and us
ful presents.showed the high esteem in
which bride and groom were ht:...;-
-Signal
Holmesville
PICNIC. —Holmesville school and sce-
tion have received an invitation to_
picnic to be held in connec, i with
school at Taylor's Corner, on
Walter's flats,on the way to Bente llleres
on the afternoon of Thursday, the 2.1re
inst, Everybody welcome to go•andl,-
take a basket. Suffice it to say the pieµ"
nit will be a good success when Mrd'',
Campbell is making the arrangements
LAWN SOCIAL.— The strawberry ileae
tival and lawn social to be given by t:he,r:-;
Epworth League on Friday evening :
promises to be the event of the season"'
if pains, work and advertising
anything. Every preparation is being:,,
made for an enjoyable time. Ice creams ;-
lemonade,&c.,will be served in addition ;;=
to the berries and cream at lunch -The'"
Clinton brass band will furnish the lbe`st
of music. Crowds are expected, ese
erybody welcome. Come early and;sen '.
the football match between the;Nilttl,
team and the Holmesville Beavers, it
will doubtless be an exciting getir
from start to finish, as Captain Oatnp•<
hell has his men trained to fightinct `-
weight, and both sides are in to win; <:;+ ,,
NOTES.—Rev.Mr Green,of Fullercoit,
was here this week trying to make Stee'
rangements for moving. Rev. E : ",
Andrews gave a practical address' t '-
League on Monday night,wpt c '#evil
brim full of trood suggestions for'.;itsi...
future. Mr and Mrs S. Badour, Drys4
dale, has been visiting at A. Badour'
and other friends. Mrs Holdswort
is improving the external appeOarintil
of her house by the application ;qf is".
coat of paint. About one hundred -41
tickets were sold on Friday for' the
Guelph excursion, and -more wtiiild,
havepbeen had it not rained; it was the 0
largest crowd West Huron ever sent, and all speak in the higest terms of dict''
day's enjoyment and the manageniel4
of the Institution.
Goderich'
NOTE$.—Miss McCJall has tendere
her resignation as organist of >3 do
church, for the purpose of proceedin"
to Germany to study music undertha
country's celebrated masters.. 1,,,,e4
regular meeting of Maitland Lodge No
33, A. F. and A. M., on Tuesday ev
ing, Immediate Past Master Al,
Chrystal was presented with a soli
gold past master's jewel. On Sundt'
morning the members of Court No,
C. O. F., met in their lodge, and about:
60 includinga few visitingbrethr n 's
formed in lie and marcheto Victoria, ;',
St. Methodist church, to hear the -lin-:.
nual sermon. County Councillor Hayti '
has over 260 head of fine cattle on the,
Maitland Falls reserve, and he;s08_
they are patting on flesh at a great
rate. Miss Lizzie Martin, Rev Father'
West's housekeeper, who has been' 111
for some time, is, we are pleased Co-
state, out of danger, and will seenbe
around once more. It has been ar'.
ringed that the friends of Hon. M. O.
Cameron, Lieutenant Governor nor of the'
, f►•
Northwest Territories, will present
nim with a banquet and address at th,
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