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THE
NOW
OW"
Is the valuable part of
.any business — its the
best foundation; its last-
ing. We know how to
repair Watohes,Jewelry,
etc. We know what is
required and fix it. We
know how to do a ruttier.
factory job,bow to make
it lasting. If your watch
is i!iot running just as it
should, btiog it in for
examination, it costs
nothing to know if it is
in order. If it requires
fixing, we own do it.
" Knowing how " has
been the means of giving
ns the right to say
We are leaders in our line.
P. B. Crews
Jeweler &Expert
Watch Repairer
Porters Hill.
LOST A COLT.—Jno. Wallis lost a
valuable colt one day last week; he had
shut it in a box stall, and it killed it-
self by knocking its head against the
side of the stall.
NOTES.—Jno. Cox has been on the
,sick list, hut is Netter again. Miss
Eunice Ivison, of Kippen, spent a few
days with her sister, Mrs E. C. Potter.
Mies Whiteman, Detroit, and Miss
Holdsworth, Holmesville, are visiting
at O, W. Potter's this week. Miss Ed-
ith Cox is in Goderich, learning dress -
.making. Mrs Stewart of London vis-
ited at E. C. Potter's on Wednesday.
Miss Ellen Porter of Wingham is visit-
ing at Mr Alex. Cox'.
Barlow.
NOTES.—Mr N.Bog s bought a brood
sow from Thos. Mitchell last week for
the sum of $20. Winter wheat is turn-
ing out good this year, some of it at an
average of 40 bushels per acre.
A MAD HOG.— While Thos. Mitchell
was going to work one day last week
he came in contact with a treacherous
hog belonging to John Faegan. The
hog faced the horses. and Mr Mitchell
had to wait there till the animal left.
In the evening he and his hired man
undertook to drive it home, but were
beaten. Word was then sent to John
Feagan. The next morning the neigh-
bors gathered to help drive the animal
home. They had quite a time, some of
them within an inch of getting caught,
but they managed to get hire home.
Mr Feagan shot the animal immed-
iately.
ORQ Nile.
CCIDENTS.—Mrs R. Morrow, sr.,
t with quite a serious accident on
y last. She tell through the trap
do ;into the cellar, badly bruising her
fade and otherwise injuring herself.
Dr.(ase .-of Dungannon, is still in at-
tendances though we are pleased to
state she is holding her own.—On Mon-
day, as Mr Jno. Cantelon was coming
down stairs, he by some means slipped,
and falling forward struck heavily on
a chair; the corner of the seat cat a
gash just above his right eye, and just
now he carries a very badly discolored
visage.
NOTES,—Mr Alex. Watson, L. D. S.,
of Galesburg, Illinois, who has been
v;siting friends here, left for his home
on Friday last. Miss•Tillie McCartney
and the Misses Cantelon, all of Gode•
rich township, spentMonday and Tues -
,day with Nile friends. Mies Clara
Tewsley, of Carlow, visited Miss Bertie
Smith recently. Mr Chas. Moreland,
of Chicago, is visiting under the pa-
rental roof. The bicycle club enjoyed
a spin to Port Albert on Wednesday
evening.
EPWORTH LEAOITE.—On Tuesday
evening last Mrs Hall gave a splendid
.address on "How to make our meetings
profitable;" several of the members
took part in the discussion which fol-
lowed. Next week the regular month•
ly consecration meeting will be held.
Prayer meeting on Friday night at the
. e of Mr J Dustow; Mr R. Ech•
lin w Fl take c arge.
CHURCH.—Last Sunday, both morn-
ing and evening, Mr Hall, our pastor,
preached temperance sermons here;
both were good, but the one in the ev-
ening especially so. As was announced
last week, Rev J. E. J. Millyard takes
charge of the work on this circuit next
Sunday; we prophesy for him large
and appreciative congregations.
FIRE,—During the thunderstorm on
the night of Tuesday, the 23rd of Aug.,
lightning struck the barn of Mr Peter
McCann, near this village. The barn
was filled with grain; several stacks
near were also burnt. Mr S. Matthews,
who had the place rented, is a heavy
loser, all this year's grain being des-
troyed.
Old Age
Is Honorable
Bat it is not a very desirable thing to
have in a grocery stook, and therefore
we make it a point to keep our stook
new and up-to-date. A visit to our
store will convince yon that we parry
no shelf worn goods. This week we
are showing some very pretty things
in
Japanese China and
ey Glassware
ing of salad -howls, cups and
ardinaeiac bread and butter
p ate , fruit diahee, bouquet holders,
etc. Take a look at our windows and
677 yon will be convinced that they are up -
Olaf t6 -date goods.
Remember we are sole agents for Miracle
Washing Compound.
A SNAP—Good Glass Tumblers,
40o per doz.
OGLE COOPER, it CO.
THE CASH GROCERY.
h:paid for Batter and Eggs. Phone 25
LINTON 1
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St. Helens.
NOTES,—Mr G. Sanders left on Tues-
day for Manitoba, where he has gone
on a visit to friends in and near Bran-
don. Mr W.R.Miller and Mr Hogarth,
of Toronto, paid a flying visit at the
Manchester House last week, Miss E.
Robinson has returned home to Luck -
now. Mr and MI Mennary, of Crewe,
and Mrs Thompson, of St, Augustine,
visited Miss Curran this week. Miss
Spittal, of Detroit. who was visiting
her friend, Miss Gordon, has returned
to her professional duties. The infant
child of Mr and MrsRobt.McGuire was
buried on Saturday last,Mr and Mrs T.
Joynt's youngest child was buried on
Monday; the parents have the syrn•
pathy of a large circle of friends in
their bereavement. Mr A Joynt and
wife and Mr Geo. Joynt attended the
funeral of their brother's child on Mon-
day,also Mrs Lougheed and Mrs Guest,
of Wingham were present. Rev. Jas.
Hamilton, Goderich, and Mrs R. Ham-
ilton and child, from Galt, were guests
at Mr W. E. Gordon's this week. Miss
M. Finlay and Mr W.Finlay, of Lanes,
were greets at Mr D. Todd's last week.
Mrs John McDonald was on the sick
list last week, but we are pleased to
know she is improving again. Rev.C.
Rutherford, of Springfield, N. Y., will
occupy the Presbyterian pulpit on Sab-
bath next. Mr F. Shire, of Wingham,
took charge of the services in the Eng-
lish church on Sabbath last.
Stanley.
BARNS,—Mr A. Innes will rebuild
his barns this fall;his loss is a very large
one, as his buildings were all good
ones. Mr W. Graham, we believe,
will not rebuild until spring; he is for-
tunate in having a barn and stabling
on another farm.
DEATH. — News from Moose Jaw
contained the sad intelligence of the
death, on Aug. 2Ist, of Mrs Fowler, of
hemorrhage of the lungs. Deceased
was a daughter of Hugh Gilmour, a
former resident of Stanley. The par-
ents, husband and family of the de-
ceased have the sympathy of the num-
erous friends and relatives here.
NOTES.—Miss Edna Copp, of Clin-
ton, visited last week at the home of
Mr H. McGregor. MI Melvin Graham,
near Dashwood, wheeled home on
Friday. Miss Aggie Campbell, of
Kincardine, who was visiting here for
some time, has returned to her home.
Mrs Jas. Mustard, of Chicago, and
Miss Jennie Mustard, who have been
visiting friends in Bruce, have return-
ed to Stanley.
PROHIBITION,—On Monday evening,
Aug. 29th, a meeting was held in
Schoolhouse No. 1, Stanley, to make
arrangements for the Plebiscite vote
on the 29th of September. Mr D. Mc-
Tavish is chairman of the division, Mr
Alex. McEwen, sec.-treas, and Messrs
D. McEwen, John McEwen and J, D.
McEwen the committee of manage-
ment. After the business was trans-
acted an able address was delivered by
Mr Houston, of the Collegiate Insti-
tute, Clinton, dealing with the ques-
tion in its moral aspect. He was fol-
lowed by Mr Jas Scott, of Clintpn,
who dealt with the question from a
financial standpoint. The speakers
were listened to attentively, and at
the close were accorded a hearty vote
of thanks.
Kippen
NOTES.—Miss Ger tie Markle, of Sar-
nia. was the guest of Miss Agnes Bell.
A very neat runaway occurred here
lately; a'horse got frightened, made
for the ditch, ran along in the ditch
for quite a distance, then taking a dif-
ferent notion took to the road, turned
about and came back and was caught,
not one thing being broken. Mr W.
Johnston, of St. Louis, paid his sister,
Mrs Jas. Millar, a flying visit this
week. There is a story going that the
roads of Stanley are not as straight as
formerly, and the right way is hard to
find, causing a little inconvenience to a
waiting assembly.
THE PLEBISCITE. —There is not a
great deal of interest around here in
the coming plebiscite. It is scarcely
one month till the vote is taken and
there is no time to lose. There is
some party feeling connected with it.
This is not a subject for party feeling,
but it concerns the welfare of the
country at large, therefore everybody,
independent of politics, should turn
out and sive it their liberal support
and make Canada rise to the foremost
place among the nations of the world.
Hayfield
DEATH.—Jas. Pollock, proprietor of
the Queen's Hotel, died on Monday, at
I.he age of 42 years. He has been ail-
ing with cortsumption for some time,
and his death was not unexpected. He
was a member of the Orange Order
and Masonic Society, being buried un-
der their auspices; he was highly es-
teemed, this being shown by the large
number who attended his funeral on
J1 ednesday. He leaves a wife and
two children.
CHUR H.—On Sabbath evening next,
Sept.4th,Misses Vincent and Cummins,
mistionaties of the World's Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, will hold
a union gospel meeting in the Presby-
terian church, service to commence a6
7 p. m. On Monday. evening, Sept.Sth,
at 8 o'clock. they will give a lecture in
the Town Hall, illustrating with suit-
able views; these ladies come highly
recommended by ministers and people
of all denominations; reports come
from places these ladies have visited,
giving testimony of their ability, pow-
er and earnestness;silver collection will
be taken up. On Tuesday evening
these ladies will be at the Methodist
church, Cole's appointment; Wednes-
dty in the Bethany Presbyterian
church; Thursday night in Blake Pres-
byterian church; Friday night at Var-
na. The Epworth League to be led by
Mr Cooper, of Clinton.will be postpon-
ed on account of the Union meeting in
the Presbyterian church.
1'uekersmith
ACCIDENT.—A rather serious ace: -
dent occurred nn Tuesday. Mr Jas.
Robinson, of the 2nd con., Tucker -
smith, while hitching his team to the
roller, had the misfortune to have his
leg broken just above the ankle. It
appears that he had left the horses for
a minute, when they started: he jump-
ed to catch them, and in so doing was
struck by the roller with the above
result.
COUNCIL.—A meeting of council was
held at Kyle's hotel on Aug. 29th, all
the members present. The rates of
taxation for the current year will be
as follows:—For county purposes, $2,-
115.55, requiring 1.1 mills on the dol-
lar; for township and general school
purposes, $4671.39, requiring 2,4 mills;
for schools its per the requisitions of
trustees—Section 1, $362.60, requiring
2.5 mills on the dollar; 2, $287.16, re-
quiring 1.3; 3, $217.85, requiring .9; 4,
$250.50, requiring 1.2; 5. $66.40, re ink-
ing .35; 6, $125, requiring .78; 7, $179.68,
requiring 1.; 8, $330, requiring 1.3;
10, $204.78, requiring 1.4; Union,
$102.67, requiring 1.3. Parties as-
sessed for the Broadfoot drain, who
wish to pa, their assessments in cash
may do so on or before the next meet-
ing of council, which will be held at
Brucefleld, Sept. 24th, at 10 a.rn.—A.
G. SMILLIE, Clerk
Londesboro
SOMETHING UNUSUAL. — A circum-
stance so rare and unusual as to cause
a little talk at the time occurred at the
home of Thos. Crisp a few evenings
since. Mrs Crisp was entertaining a
few lady friends, and among those
present, happened to be seven ladies,
each of whom was the only daughter
of the family, and all were related. A
circumstance like this is exceedingly
rare,
TO BE COMMENDED.—Many of the
villagers and also others outside feel
1i.ce clapping the Hullett Council on
the back for putting a stop to the kick-
ing of the football on the street here.
It has been the source of trouble for
several years and the cause of many
broken windows. Hoping that the
good work done may be continued and
that there may be a good stiff back
bone kept., I thank them sincerely.—A
SUFFERING RATEPAYER.
CHURCH —Rev. Mr Hamilton deliv-
ered a very able and practical address
to a good audience on Sunday after-
noon. Rev. Mr Andrews had. a full
house on Sunday evening, who listen-
ed to a good sermon. The League on .
Monday evening was well attended;
the meeting proved one of the hest
held for some time; after the regular
topic "Going to church," had been
taken by Miss Lyon, a temperance ad -
press was given by Mt. F.tir, the presi-
dent, who dealt briefly with the fin-
ancial aspect of the liquor tat talc: this
is the second temperance add! esu given
to the League and more are to follow;
the suhject fur next week will he ".an-
swers to some of the objections to pro-
hibition;" the meeting will be in the
hands of the Missionary and Temper-
ance departments, who will he pleased
to see the church well filled. The
League in connection with the Metho-
dist church paid a visit to Blyth League
on Tuesday night.
NOTES.—Miss Edith Fair, of Arva,
was the guest of Miss Lou Ouimette
for a few days last week; she Left on
Friday.mornirig for Hensall, where she
will spend a few days and then return,
to her studies at the Collegiate Insti-
tute, London. Miss Grace Shepherd,
of Clinton, was the guest of Miss Lou
Ouimette over Sunday; she will attend
the Clinton Model this term. Miss
Elva Adams has returned from holi-
daying at Bayfield. Mr Parlrner was
on the sick list for a couple of days
last week. Miss Kirke wheeled to
Seaforth on Saturday and returned on
Sunday. Mr Anderson, traveller for
W. R. Brock & Co., of Toronto, made
his regular business call here on Fri-
day last. Mr Axton, of London, called
on Mr W. L. Ouimette on Monday, in
the interests of the grocery trade. Mr
R. Adams now has his acetylene gas
plant in operation; it adds greatly to
the appearance of his store, and proves
quite an attraction for the curious
ones. Mr Fied Johnston is recovering
from his recent illness. Mrs Angus, of
Chatham, and Mrs McKay, of Thames -
ford, paid a flying visit to Mr J. Camp•
bell's this week. Mr Isaac Lawrence
is spending a few weeks at W ll
e and
p ,ac-
companie by his wife and daughter.
Mr Braithwaite lefton Thursday morn-
ing to attend the General Conference
at Toronto. John Garrett lett on Tues-
day for Manitoba, and the prospects
are that he will not return alone. The
free concerts that are given in the
Town Hall are well patronized. Mas-
ter HenryLawrence,who has s been
visitin5a mong his friends here for
some time, has again returned to Wel-
land. A complaint was laid before
the township council on Monday, and
resulted in a notice being put up pro-
hibiting the playing of football inside
the corporation, subject to prosecution
by law. The new Methodist church is
progressing nicely; Mr Prior has the
brickwork finished. Miss Moorhead,of
Stratford, is visiting friends here, G.
McVittie has rented his farm to the
Grasby boys, and intends retiring for
a while. Mies Lou Ouimette has re-
turned to London school. Mies Lena
Doherty is visiting in Londeshoro.—
Mr A. Wilken, our pathmaster, has
made a change in the time of doing
statute labor; he is having it done this
week. Mise M. Brodgen and sister,
Bertha, are visiting at Mitchell last
week and this. Mrs Wilson has return-
ed from visiting friends in Heneall and
other places, being away for about six
weeks. Mrs R. Adams is attending
the millinery openings in Toronto this
week. The Methodist church will most
likely be lighted by acetyllne gas.
Mr Geo. Johnston sold it spring pig for
the handsome sum of $15; he knows
how.
Tire New Era will be went to new subscrib-
ers, for the balance of the year, for 25 cents.
Alma
NOTES.—Mr M. Trewin,station agent
of Deckerville,Mich., is spending a few
days visiting his parents and friends
here. Mr and Mrs J. Melville, Londes-
horo,are visiting Miss Fowler this week.
Mr Norman Carter was visitingfriends
in Londesboro on Sunday last. Mr J.
Jamieson visited friends in Exeter on
Thursday last. Miss Eliza Carter, who
has been visiting friende here, return-
ed to her home in Londeshoto on Sun-
day. Mr Wm. Dale is busy shingling
his barn this week. Mr H. Fowler is
improving the appearance of his house
by a coat of paint. The mauy friends
of Miss Mary McDougall will be sorry
to learn that she to still Very ill, Mr
Harry Little spent Sunday visiting
relatives in Blyth. Miss Ida Brownlee,
of London, and Miss Jennie Brownlee,
of Tuckersmith, visited Mrs H. Little
this week. The Misses Carter were vis-
iting friends in Godericlt township this
week. Most of the farmers are busy
sowing their fall wheat. Quite a num-
ber intend taking in the excursion to
Toronto to attend the fair
Auburn
J. NICHOLSON, manufacturer of and dealer
in Light and Heavy Harness, (a specialty
Whips, Valises, Combs, Brushes, Robes and
Horse Trimmings.
CHURCH. — Rev. Mr Henderson
preached Sabbath morningfrom Judaea
8: 4, Rev. Mr Millyard preached Sun-
day evening, taking his text from St.
Luke 6: 46. Epworth Lehgue met Sun-
day evening; Miss C. Ferguson took
the subject "Going to church." Last
week the Woman's Auxiliary sent a
box of clothing to the Indians. Quart-
erly meeting is to be held in the M. E.
C. Sunday morning at 10.30: Rev. Mr
Hall, of Nile, is to take charge of the
service.
NoTas.-21r•Albert Knox left for
Manitoba last luseday for three
months. Mr Wm. Cumming returned
home last week from a visit to Wing -
ham. Mr Garner, who has been spend-
ing his holidays at his sister's, Mrs R.
Leach, left for near Oollingwood,
where he has secured a school. Mrs
J. Murdock, of St. Helens, Sundayed
under the parental roof. Miss 111c -
Brien, of Summerhill, was the guest
of Miss M. Sturdy last week. It would
be very convenient if there was a lan-
tern placed at the foot bridge on dark
nights for the accommodation of the
public. Mr J. Young is very busy
turning out heading for apple barrels
at present. Win. Nixon left for De-
troit last Monday. Miss Riley, of
Londesboro, passed through here on
her wheel to visit her sister, Mrs L.
Moss, in Wawanosh. Mr A. Weather-
all Sundayed at home; Mr Barr, of
Summerhill, came after the latter
Sunday evening. Miss Tena Letzten-
slayer wheeled down to Zurich last
week to visit friends there. Mr Pat-
tison, of Clinton, was the guest of Mr
S. Caldwell last Sunday. Mrs Turn-
bull, of Grand Bend, is visiting under
the parental roof at present. Mrs
Wagner and daughter returned home
ftom the Suo last week Mr E. Rowed
Sundayed at Auburn. Mrs Hunkin
and family are visiting her uncle in
Hullett at present. Rev. R. Render -
son and wife returned home from their
tour last week; we are pleased to see
him in our midst again, hoping his
health will be much benefitted. Rev.
Mr Gensmer, of Minneapolis, was the
guest of his father, Rev. Mr Gensmer,
of this place, last week. Miss Jones,
of Walkerton, was the guest of her
sister, Mrs S. Scott, last week. Mrs.
McGee returned home last week, after
an extended trip to different places
visiting her relatives, Miss Ruther-
ford, of Smith Fairs, was the guest of
Mrs W. 1. Riddell last week. 'Mrs
Neavens, of Goderich, is the guest of
Mrs Wm. Habkirk at present. Miss
Lundy, of Blyth, was the guest of Mrs
J. Moar last week. Miss Lilly Rowed,
of London, is the guest of Mrs S. Cald-
well at present.
The New Era will be sent to new subscrib-
ers, for the balance of the rear. for 25 cents.
Benmiller
NOTES.—Mrs Sam. Fisher, formerly
of Chicago, now of Goderich, was vis-
iting Mrs H. Fisher, of Colborne, last
week. Mrs A. Heddle has been visit-
ing her daughter in Goderich for three
weeks, returning home this week. Mrs
Thos. Heddle and family returned
home this week, after a month's visit
here. Thos. Gledhill is visiting his son
A. S. Gledhill, of Clinton, this week.—
Miss Mary Heddle is home from Ohio
on a visit to her parents.. Sandy Mae-
dle has moved from M. Pframm '
er e
house into James Jewell's house across
the river. The Nile and Holmesville
boys intend having a foot ball match
in this village on Monday next, and in
the evening give a free entertainment
in Pfr•ammer's hall; everybody wel-
come. Mr Holtzhour, of Berlin, is vis-
iting bis son here. A meeting in the
interest o : t e plebiscite will be held in
the Be ill church on the evening
of Sept. 6, t be addressed by James
Clinton.and )Holmes of (�Scott
Belgrave
GARDEN PARTY. — The Epworth
League garden party of last Friday ev-
ening was a success. The evening was
decidedly cool, but as the company
had free access to the cook stove in Mr
Wray's kitchen, they managed to keep
tip a keen appetite for ice cream for
sale at the refreshment booth. With-
out giving adetailed program, it is our
wish to express, for the large crowd
present, its heartiest appreciation.
The singing in chorus and quartette by
the Westfield choir was fully up to
their high standard; Mr D. McGlil
gave a solo in his usual good form, and
responded to a hearty encore; Mise
Campbell, of Walkerton, also, rendered
some Scotch airs with much sweetness.
Rev Messrs Hall and Brandon gave
timely advice in their interesting ad-
dresses. The refreshmsnte were of the
best, and served in good style upon
tastefully decorated tables by sweet-
faced dexterous attendants. Such
pleasant social gatherings add needed
spice to life. The financial results are
satisfactory. Gate receipte, $28.
Holmesville
DISTRICT MEETING.—The Financial
meeting of the Goderich District held
here on the 23rd alt was well attended,
only one minieter being absent and he
was detained on account of sickness.
In the evening a temperance meeting
was held, at which addresses were
given by Revs. Rigsby, President of
the Conference, and Wilson, Godericb.
HARVEST HOME. — The 16tH con.
held their annual Harvest Home pic
nic on Forster's flats on the afternoon
of Saturday last. It was well attend-
ed and a most pleasant afternoon was
spent by those there. Football and
other games were the order of the
day, and all thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. Mr Forster provided
plenty of amusement for the little
people, and even sorne of the older
ones, with a goat that he had hitched
to a small cart. We know not which
was the rpore tireal, Mr Forster with
running or the gbat with drawing the
small folk in irtalments.
MEDICINE TRouP.—This week the
hall of our usually quiet village is the
scene of activity, being occupied by a
medicine troup, which would impress
upon the public the necessity of using
the renowned Sour Sprung Remedies
if they would enjoy that perfect health
and sweet disposition that Providence
intended for man. They give a con-
cert each evening, devoting a short
time only for an opportunity to secure
those valuable remedies which do not
cure all the known diseases that flesh
is heir to, or are likely to be discover-
ed in the near future, but only 80% of
of them. Some of their attractions
are good. The music by the lady
violinist was well tendered.
PLEBISCITE.—The prohibition cause
is not receiving the financial support
here that it should. Now that the
temperance people have been given
that which they asked for for years,
and almost wore the life out of both
sides of the Government with their
endless delegations, petitions and
questions we think they should make
a little extra effort at least, and sacri-
fice (if sacrifice, it can be called) a lit-
tle time, money and labor in behalf of
the work. Apathy now and at polling
day will be just as fatal to the cause as
direct opposition. It is a pity that
the committees should be hampered
for the sake of a small amount of
funds.
PICNIC AND CONCERT.—The Beavers,
of this village, and the Ramblers, of
Nile, purpose holding a union picnic
at Benmiller on Labor Day, Sept. 5th.
Every preparation has been made to
make the affair a complete success.
In the afternoon a football match will
be played on Mr Chas, Oke's field,
across the river. As these teams have
met twice already this year. an excit-
ing game is anticipated. The ball will
be kicked off at 3.30. Everybody will
be made welcome to this picnic and
match, and the people of Benmiller
and vicinity are also cordially invited
to bring their baskets and spend a
pleasant afternoon. The committees
have 'made arrangeinents to have a
grand concert, consisting of choruses,
qu trtettes,duets, recitat ions, dialogues
and cluhswinging, in Pfraulrner's hall
in the evening. ThBenmiller Or-
chestra is expected to furnish the mu-
sic for the occasion. If you can't get
to the picnic come and enjoy a two
hours' treat in the evening. Remem-
ber the date, Monday, Se it, 5th,
NOTES.—Miss Whiteman, of Detroit,
has been visiting her cousin,. Miss
Holdsworth. Miss Coolage, Whitby,
is the guest of Mrs Phipps. Mrs Cas-
sels, Wingham, is spending a few days
at E. Rurnball's. Rev. J. Greene will,
preach on the.subject of prohibition
here on Sunday evening next. Mrs J.
L. Cnurtice, Mrs G. Tebhutt and Mrs
W Forster are taking in the Toronto
exhibition. The many friends of Miss
Carrie Walters were glad to hear of
her recovery, Mr Albert Jervis, of
Baltimore, surprised the family Sun-
day morning by making his appear-
anhe at the breakfast table; he rode
frorn Niagara Saturday and entered
the house, and after eating all he could
find went to bed, and nothing was
known of his arrival until morning; he
left on Thursday morning again. Mrs
Cdlas.Johnson left lastweekforher home
in St. Thomas, after a couple of weeks'
visit to her sister, Mrs Ed. Johnson.
Miss Nettie McRae spent Sunday with
Miss E. Holdsworth. Query—Would
the editor indicate for ue the correct
pronuniciation of the word "plebi-
scite"? [The generally accepted pro-
nunciation is pleb-i-scite, and the
Standard Dictionary so gives it, but
the original pronunciation of it was
ple-bis-cite.—ED. NEW ERA.]
Seaforth
LACROSSE.—On Friday last the Sea -
forth Beavers defeated the Dufferins,
of Orangeville, by a score of 5 to 2.
SEAFORTH OR TECUMSEH -ELMS ? —
Saturday afternoon will bi ing together
two of the fastest teams playing la-
crosse in the Canadian Lacrosse Asso-
ciation, when the Toronto team meets
the Beavers of Seafortb in the final
match of the championship series. In
order to be in the running for the
championship the Toronto team must
win this match, which will make a tie
for first place with Orangeville and
Seaforth. The Seaforth people are run-
ning a special excursion from Seaforth.
The game may be played at Rosedale,
near Toronto.
WEDDED. — Dr. Theodore Coleman
and Kathleen Blake Watkins, both of
Toronto, were married at Washington
on Thursday last. Dr. Coleman is well
known in Toronto. He first came to
the city as an undergraduate of the
University in 1886. At college he was
prominent in all kindi of sport. He
has teen a prominent Greek letter
man, and has been in America
only a few months now "since an
extended :visit to :the big hospitals of
Germany and Great Britain. The groom
is a son of the late Dr. Coleman, of this
place,whilo the bride is known in news-
paper circles as "Kit"—a lady writer on
the Mail staff.
THE NEW ERA CHvns THE HOME NEWS
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Blyth,
CuuRcu.—Rev. W. Rigsby, President
of London Conference, left on Tuesday
for Toronto, where he will attend the
General Conference, which will be in
sess'on for three weeks; daring his ab.
sence bis pulpit will be filled by Rev.
Mr Briers, of Acton,the first Iwo Sun-
days, by Rev. Martin Wilson, Nile, the
third Sunday, and Rev. W•Tiftin, Wal-
ton, the following Sunday. The Ep-
worth League held an "At Home" on
Luesday evening, when they entertain-
ed the Leagues of Londesboro and
Westfield; a most enjoyable evening
was spent. Rev. Mr Higley preached
forthe first time at his new field of
labor in, Blenheim on Sunday ; he
'neves hie family in a few days,
NoTES,--Miss Shanties, of Clinton,
and Mr and Mrs Homuth,of Wingham,
were visitors at the residence of Mr N.
H.Young on Sunday. MissS.Bentley,
who has been in the West for the last
eight months, returned home last.
week. Mr John Gibson, Goderich,paid
Mr Jas. Ireland a visit on Sunday. Mr
and Mrs Robt Slater visited friends in
Clinton on Sunday. Forty-tive tickets
were sold for the L.O. L. excursion to
Sarnia on Saturday. Mr Geo. Powell
shipped a car of wheat to Stratford on
Monday, Mr John Denholm shipped
two cars of apples to Cincinnati, Ohio,
on Tuesday. Miss Bertie Leaman, of
Toronto, is the guest. of Miss Ida Crit-
tenden at present. Miss Mary Nesbitt,
of Detroit, is visiting her parents in
town at present. Mr J. King returned
to Flint, Mich., on Saturday. Some
merchants of our village are taking in
the exhibition at. Toronto this week,
combining pleasure with business.—
Miss McNaughton. of Teeswater, was
the guest of the Misses Anderson on
Sunday. Mr W.W.Taman is spending
his holidays in Detroit;he tookadvant-
age of the excursion and was fortunate
in being the best looking young 'nen
in the train; he therefore was the pos-
sessor of the silver watch and chain.
Goderich Township
VISITORS.—MISS Maggie Cameron, of
Goderich, spent a few days this week
at Wm. Monk's. Amos Bradford, of
London, paid a flying visit to relatives
in this township on Saturday last.—
Mrs J. Harnwell, of Varna, and Miss
Susie Elliott, Bayfield line, were visit-
ing the family of Mr S. J. McCullagh
on Tuesday.
NOTES.—Master Harry Haacke, who
has been living with his grandparents,
Mr and Mrs Wrn. Haacke, Huron road,
during the past year, returned to his
home in Toronto on Tuesday last; he
was accompanied by his aunt, Mrs C.
A. Vanstone, Colborne. Fall seeding
and threshing are in full blast now,
and ere long they will he 't thing of
the past. Quite a number are attend-
ing the concerts in Holmesville this
week.
DEATH.—After an illness that has
lasted ten years, and moat of which
time she has been helpless, Mattie
Estella, eldest daughter of John Tor-
rance, of the 6th, passed peacefully
home to her eternal reward on Satur-
day last, at the age of 21 years. For
the first eleven years of her life she
was as rugged and active as most
children, but spinal disease, and a com-
plication of other ailments, so affected
her that she became it cripple, requir-
ing almost constant care, During her
long years of suffering she never com-
plained, lea on the contrary, bore her
affliction with wonderful patience and
saintly grace, and was a model of re-
signation for the whole countryside.
She died trusting in that Saviour who
had beers .hes' li:fe seasaepion, and it
goes without•saying that' the parents
have the sincere sympathy of all in
their bereavement.
East Wawanosh.
NOTES.—Thos. D, Walsh is laid up
with a sore foot, caused by the engine
running over it on Saturday last. Mr
David Cook had his logging bee last
Thursday, and the usual hop in the ev-
ening. Jno. T. Black has commenced
working for John W. Mason. John
Coultes is fitting up his sheep for the
fall fairs, and began by washing them
on Wednesday; John understands
sheep thoroughly. The prohibition
question is not very much discussed;
the majority of people are luke-warm
on the matter, and look for a large un -
polled vote.
BRICK CHURCH.—The annual Ep-
worth League rally in connection with
this congregation was held on Sunday
and Monday. The Sabbath services
were an inspiration. Itr the morning
Rev Mr Dever, President of the Dis-
trict Epworth League, was present,
and preached an excellent practical
sermon. In the evening the church
was crowded to the doors. The pastor,
Rev Mr Oaten, conducted a song ser-
vice, after which Rev Mr Brandon, of
Port Rowan, President of Simcoe Dis-
trict Epworth League, preached on
the necessity of a double portion of the
spirit of the Father resting upon the
young Elishas of to -day. The enter-
tainment on Monday evening was
pleasing in every particular—an au-
dience that filled the church, and a
program which delighted every one,
numerous recitations, singing by var-
ious choirs, solos by Miss Patterson of
Donnybrook, and addresses by Rey
Messrs Dever, Hall and Wellwood,
made up a first-class entertainment.
The collections, for no charge was
made for the concert, totalled 1611.
Brucetield
NOTES. --Mr F. Matheson preached
his farewell sermon Sunday evening;
Rev. Mr Muir expecte to take hie own
pulpit on Sabbath next. On Tuesday
evening the congregation will assem-
ble to bid him welcome home from his
Scottish trip. Mr and Mrs Stiles, (nee
Miss Gnssie Diehl) who has been visit-
ing at the home of her father, Mr V.
Diehl, returned to their home in Mani-
toba. Mr Jas. Baird left on the Sar-
nia excursion on Friday to visit
friends in Detroit. Miss Jennie Bell
Is visiting at the home of her brother,
Rev. W. Bell, OartWtght. Miss Min•
nee Graham, who was .''Waiting friends
in Blyth, returned hot.c.;on Tuesday.
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WHAT
WE
SAY..
We call atteuti)n to the fact -
that we advertise exactly what we
have ; therefore, when you read our ad.
you n,ay expect to find hat's that of
I which vie have told you. Our state.
ments are strong ander) are our goods.
T We could not say what we do if our
I goods were inferior. You would
•
Mid out the deception and we would
lose trade. \\ e do not want to lose
Qtrade. We want to win it,and to do
so we sell you purest drugs, bent
goods at lowestptioes, and promise
to satiety you.
-$i Your
Drug
Wants
i
Whether you have• a dootor's r
prescription, a family receipt, or
any drug needs, the tight ingredients
of the right quality, rightly com-
pounded, at right prices, can be had
,1 from us, firing your next•want to
The PrOnripti9n ThrU9 Storg
SYDNEY JACKSON,
Graduate Druggist.
Successor to .Olen & Wilson.
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Miss Minnte Cooper, Detroit, visited
friends in the village last week. Miss
Belle McDonald left on Thursday last
to attend the millinery openings in
Toronto.
Constance
NoT1S.—Miss Laura Andrew return-
ed hone after an extended visit with
friends at Elirnville. Hits Mary Mc-
Cully is visiting Mrs S. S. Cole, Ethel.
Miss Annie Schoales went to Detroit
last Saturday on the excursion. E. L.
Farnham and sisters spent. Sunday last
with friends in Seaforth. Misses Allie
Tyerman and Mina Melville, of Sea -
forth, are visiting Mrs Jas. Fairservice,
con. 9. Miss Halls, of Winchelsea, is
visiting at the horne of her uncle. Mr
Thos. Andrews. Wtn. McCully left on.
Monday for Toronto, to take charge of
the cream separator on exhibition for
Mr Ballantyne, Stratford. Messrs J.
W. King and Robert McMillan spent
Sunday at Bluevale. A number in the
neighborhood are anticipating a trip
to the Quern City during the Exhibi-
tion. 7 be Epworth League meeting
on Sunday evening will be the regular
monthly consecration service; the top-
ic will be a missionary subject, taken
by Robt. Rogerson.
Hullett
FARM RENTED, — We understand
that the farm of Jas. Tremier, 2nd con.
of Hullett, lately occupied by Mr Kin-
caid, has been rented for a term of
years to John Biggin.
NOTES.—Mr Granger, con. 12, had
three young cattle killed by lightning
one day last week. Henry Moon and
wife have general sympathy in the loss
of their infant child.
COUNCIL.—Hullett Council met in
Hill's Hall, Londesboro, on Tuesday,
Aug. 30, members all present. The us-
ual by-law for levying the taxes was
read and passed. For county purposes
the rate will be 1 2-10 mills on the $;
for township purposes and L. I. Deb.
rate 2 2.10 trills, and the suras required
to be raised for the several school sec-
tions are as follows:—No. 1, $390; No. 2,
$400; No. 3, $500; No. 4, $285; No. 5,
$4100; No. 6, $400; No, 7, $325; No. 8,
$585; No. 9, 5450; Union No. 5, $353;
R. C. Section, $260. Several tenders
were received for cleaning out the
Kinburn Creek, Wingfield Riley's be-
ing the lowest, is theaccep:,ed one at
23c per rod. Accounts for township
improvement amounting to $.140 werg•
considered and passed, $18 of that sum
being for damages for sheep killed by
dogs. The Walkerbnrn and Hamilton
bridges' are both finished in good,
workmanlike manner, and taken off
the contractor's bands; the latter is a
steel superstructure with concrete
abutments, the flrst of the kind erecteti -
in the township, and is a real beauty:
Complaint was made to the Council by
several parties regarding the practice
of playing football on the highway in
Londesburo, causing great annoyance
to the residents and others, and the
Clerk was instructed to post up a no-
tice to stop the game, for if persisted
in the consequences may not be pleas-
ant to everybody. A committee of the
Council will meet at St. John's bridge
on Tuesday, Sept. 6th, at 3 p, m.—JAS.
CAMPBELL, Clerk.
Wingham.
NOTES.—Mr and Mrs W. Kinsman
have returned to their home in Lan-
sing, Mich. Wm. Smith, C.P.R. op-
erator here for the past couple of
months, t left on
Monday for Harriston.
Mr McGregor shipped a carload of
stock to Toronto on Monday. Wm.
Yeo, who lives between Wroxeter
and Blue ale, had a colt killed by -
lightning on Sunday night. W. J.
Kennedy and Miss E. L. Blackwell,
daughter of Mr Geo. Blagkwell, were
gnited in marriage last week; the hap-
py couple have returned from their
wedding tour and have taken up their
residence in town.
To DESTROY PEA Buos.— Agentle-
man who is extensively engaged in ag-
riculture gives the following as a rem-
edy for the pea burr. He says that if
peas are threshed early, they will heat,
which will destroy the insect. The
remedy is at least inexpensive and easy
to try.
DoN'T BUY WHEN AT THE FAIR,. A,
gentleman who knows whereof he
speaks told us the other day of some of
the schemes the Toronto departmental
and other stores work at exhibition
time. They always count on getting
rid of their old and out-of-date goods.
More particularly is this true of the
dry goods men. Tables and counters
are piled full of old fossils and back
dates, and sold for almost anything
they can getfor them. There are many
people who think if they buy things in
the city they are getting something;
new and cheap, and they a most invrtir
iably get left and bring home'some-
thing that is not nearly as good AS they
could have purchased at home for the
same cr even less money. Take our
advice and leave your surplus cash 'at
hotne; read our advertising coltinitsa..
and you will profit by it in the Odd,
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