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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-09-09, Page 1ti HE HOW" Is the ,valuable part of any business — its the best foundation; its last- ing. We know how to repair Watohee,Jewelry, eto. We know what ie required and fix it. We know how to do a satis- faotory job,how to make it lasting. If your watch is not running just as it should, bring it in for examination, it costs nothing to know if it ie in order. If it requires fixing, we oan do it. " Knowing how " has been the means of giving us the right to say We are leaders in our line, 1 P. B. Crewe P. B. Crews Jeweler & Expert Watch Repairer Wingham. NOTES.—Councillor Lemmex has his house neatly painted. Mrs J. W. Dodds is spending a month with friends in Toronto. M. H. Harrison, of Belgrave, has left for Toronto, to attend the busines college there ; owing to a accident he has been com- Telled to give up farming. Mrs Amos ipling is visiting in Toronto. J. E. Davis, of Goderich was in town on Labor Day. Robt. 'Campbell, of Ingersoll, was in town this week. Miss Carrie Fisher is spending a few weeks with friends in Ailsa Craig. Frank McLaughlin, of Mackinac arrived home on Saturdey. Mr and Mrs Wallace Hough, and Master Rolland, are visiting in Toron- to. Jas. McLaughlin has been danger- ously ill for the past week. W. J. Chapman, of the glove factory, left this week on a business trip to Hali- fax and other Eastern cities, to return by way of New York. Bert Lewis, of Champi in's glove factory, has accept- ed a situation in Clark's glove factory, Toronto. Mr and Mrs C. Smith, of Listowell, spent Labor day with Mr .T. Smith, of Town. Miss Pearl Snell, of Goderich, is visiting in town. Miss Lottie Orr, of Wroxeter, is visiting friends in town. George Pluphen had a narrow escape on Fri- day ; he was cleaning his rifle when it went off, -tearing the rim off his bat. Robert Cornyn, of Strathroy, was in town this week. Wm. McIver, of Kincardine, was in town for a few days. T. B. Houston is visiting friends in Owen Sound. Ed. Nash spent a couple of days this week in Kincardine, W. H. P .dare, D. D. S., Philadelphia, has b ; r vieitiff !STs_parents, Morris and returned to PhiladellTiia this Fr fi Ansley left on Friday to ( 'horn Business College. bar r y Ansley • is taking in Toronto In - du. trial. MI-. Ivan Mcindoo, of Fareco, California, is visiting his uncle Mr Robert Mclndoo, • Mr O'Leary took possession of the Central Hotel on the first inst. Geo. Munshaw, of Markdale, who has been visiting his brother for nearly two weeks, received a telegram from Perth offering him a situation as miller in a large flouring mill there. He left, on Friday to ac- cept the situation. Leslie Robertson, of Goderich, is visiting his sister in Wingham. Milton Graham is visiting his uncle in Toronto. Miss Eva Dowson, of Toronto, is visiting her mother in Wingham. Wm. Gannett is in Toronto this week. Misses Eva and Della Gracey visited Blyth friends last Sunday and Monday. M. H. Mc- Indoo has returned from his holidays. Miss M. E. Beck, Miss G. K. Dingle. B.A., and Miss L. Livingston wheeled from Harriston to Wingham on Satur- day, returning on Monday. R. J. Gal- braith of Guelph is visiting 'in town. Mr and Mrs Alf. Nicholls r,re taking in the Fair this week. W. H. Green and family have returned from their vaca- tion. Mrs Green's health is im- proved, the lake air having proved beneficial. Mr Calhoun, of the Christian Workers, is visiting his father near Chatham; A.E. .--Tifoyd will have charge of the Mission next Sabbath. Win. Button and Jas. Chisholm are expected home from the old country trip next Saturday. Wm. Doubledee of Clinton spent Labor Day in Wingham. James Day spent Labor Day in Kincardine. Harlock FIRE—The blacksmith shop and resi- dence of Robt.Shiels here, were totally destroyed by fire one night last week. The family escaped with difliculty,and succeeded in saving very little. Mr Shiels was also postmaster. The house was owned by Mr Reid, and was insur- ed, as were also the contents. Sheriff Springer of Berlin died on Mon- day afternoon. Old Age Is Honorable But 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 np-to-date. A visit to our store will convince you that we carry no shelf worn goods. This week we are showing some very pretty things in apanese China and ancy Glassware Heisting of salad bowls, pups and enierederekneers, bread and butter latee, TETT dishes, bouquet holders, etc. Take a look at our windows and " you will be convinced that they are up- to-date goods. emember we are sole agents for Miracle Washing Compound. SNAP—Good Glass Tumblers, a.1Oc per doz. OGLE COOPER t CO. THE CASH GROCERY. nh'paid for Batter and Eggs, Phone 25 1 LINTON 1 ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 9, 1898 $1 a year in advance 91.50 when not so paid AROUND What wide-awake and reliable oorreeipon Tuckersmith CHURCH NOTES.—Miss Kate Whit- ley addressed the League Sunday last, taking as topic "My missionary duty— go or send." Rey. Mr Armstrong preached a powerful sermon last Sun- da y,ktaking as subject "The Smitten PARTY.—Miss Maggie Holmes enter- tained a few of her friends at her home on Monday evening last. Croquet and other amusements were the order of the evening. About eleven o'clock ice cream was served,and at an early hour all departed to their homes well pleas- ed with the evening's amusement. NOTES.—Many wheat fields in this part are clothed in green, which is ex- ceptionally early. The farmers in this vicinity should have no difficulty in securing threshers, as three machines have been within two miles this week. The fall apples are a fair crop, but the winter ones are considerably below the average. PERSONAL.—Mies A. Stephenson and Miss B. Stanley, Holmesville, spent Sunday at Mr A. Elcoat's. Mr J.Rath, Blyth, paid a flying visit to friends here last week. Mrs W. S. Lawrence of Goderich township spent a few days with her mother, Mrs Whiteley. Miss Edith 'Walters is visiting her sister, Mrs W. G. Plewes. Mise Maggie Dick is visiting her sister, Mrs VV .C. Ldn- desboro. THE HTTB- dsnts find worthyof recording for publication. Alma. CHURCH.—The sounn of the hammer will soon be heard from Alma church as the new roof will shortly- be put on; the inside will be decorated by Mr Crich, who is an experienced and pro- ficient painter; the old pulpit will be removed and refitted and the platform extended for the orchestra; when the work is finished a church opening ser- vice will be held, at which Rev.Mr Cle- ment will preach. Remember Sunday, Sept. 25th,is prohibition Sunday. Next Sabbath the subjectis"The only Found- ation" or "Building for Eternity." NoTEs.—Mrs. Kays and Miss Day who have been spending a couple of weeks with friends ;here returned to their home in Kincardine on Tuesday last. Mrs. Thomas Carter and her daughter Miss Emma left on Saturday last for Toronto; they intend spend- ing several days taking in the exhibi- tion before they return. Mr. Melvin Clark is also taking in the exhibition at Toronto this week. Mr. Bernice Payne, who was engaged threshing with Mr S. Pollard, is laid off this week with a very sore hand, the result of blood poisoning. We hope soon to hear of his recovery. Mrs Angus Mc- Dermi d left on Thursday last for Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Mary Yellow, of Exeter, is spending a couple of weeks with friends here. Quite a number from here picnicked at Gode- rich on Monday last. Mr John Jamie- son lost a valuable horse on Saturday from Sunstroke. Apple packing is the order to the day and the packers are quite busy packing apples in this vicinity this week, Mr Will Jamie- son purchased a number of cattle one day recently. Wednesday evening will be our regular consecration =e1;-- ing; the topic for a week from Wed- nesday will be "patience", taken by Miss Alice Dale. Lucknow. CALEDONIAN GAMES. — The 23rd annual games of the Caledonian Society were held here Wednesday in the park belonging to the Society, and were a decided success. Fully live thousand visitors were present, and every event on the long programme of attractions was keenly contested. The splendid array of pipers, dancers and light -weight athletes present could not be surpassed, but on account of the Boston games many of the old- time heavy -weight professionals were unable to be here. The great tug-of- war between the Counties of Huron and Bruce was again won by the Bruce men, amidst the greatest ex- citement. The village was beautifully decorated with evergreen arches, flags, bunting, etc. A grand Scottish con- cert was held in Lorne skating rink. Everyone went hotne well pleased, and the society deserve great credit for the manner in which everything went off. East Wawanosh. NOTES. — Harvesting and seeding operations are about completed much of the fall wheat being up green. The recent showers have caused the fields to have a verdant appearance and evet thing to look progressive. Many wells are going dry and some of our fanners have to drive their stock to the creeks and rivers for liquid refresh - meet • D. Dunbar was visiting friends in kVestfleld the beginning of this week. John J. Mason and family have gone to reside with friends in Blyth for a short time. The prohibi- tionists are stirring the electorate up a bit and are flooding the township with Plebiscite literature. i`Ve have.. not lammed of anything being done by the other side as yet, Kippen NOTES.—The Hindoo Medical Co. are holding meetings in the hall every night this week; they are offering a prize for the best -looking baby. Miss G. Markle and her brother left for home this week. Mrs (Rev) Acheson, who has been visiting friends and rela- t i ves at different places, has returned home. We understand that Dr. Mc- Donald, M. P., of Wingham, will lec- ture on the plebiscite in Brucefield on Sept. 15th; cannot something be done in Kippen, Mr McKibbon is at pres- ent the guest of Mr R. Mellis. Mullett MARE LOST,—Mr W. Stevens, of the 8th concession, had the misfortune to lose re good mare this week, from dis- temper. Brucefleld THE PLEBISCITE—On Thursday next Sept. 15th, Dr. McDonald, Wingham, will deliver a temperance lecture in the Presbyterian church; his many friends will be glad to bear him on this impor- tant subject, and he will, no doubt, have a large audience. the time for voting is nearing, and everything that can be done should be done quickly, and no pains spared to make a large majority for Temperance and Right. Norns,—Mr Matheson preached in Leeburn on Sabbath last. Mrs Harry Smith left on Friday last for Toronto. Miss LizzieAitkens, Clinton, is visiting at the home of her uncle, Mr Penfound. Mrs Elliott, Detroit, is visiting Mrs A. 1. Scott. Miss Florence Chrysler will take charge of the junior department of S. S. No. 14. Stanley; she formerly taught in Varna school, and proved a most efficient teacher. Messrs W. Sullivan and Bert Andrews visited this week at the home of their grandfather, Mr John McCowan. Mr and Mrs Jno. Jamieson and family, of Edinburgh, Dakota, are visiting. their friends here. Messrs P. McGregor, J. Snyder. and J. Rattenbury, jr., are this week taking in Toronto Exhibition. Rev Mr and Mrs Muir and family have returned from their trip to their native land; all are pleased to see them looking so well; Mr Muir occupied his own pulpit last Sabbath, and preached to large congre- gations. Robt. McCartney, Seaforth, spent Sabbath in our village. Jas. Mil- lar, Kippen, was the guest of B. R. Higgins on Tuesday. Labor day pass- ed off very quietly here. Miss Jessie Grainger spent Labor day with friends) in Exeter. Carlow. CHURCH.—The I'i,ev.Mr Wilson deliv- ered a good sermon IastSunday,drank- enness was mentioned quite often in his illustrations; the text spoken was "Palling them out of the fire," Jude 23, A temperance meeting will be held in Zion Methodist church Thursday even- ing next; Rev. Mr Anderson, of Gode- rich, will address the meeting. NOTES.—Miss Coleman is visiting at Mr J. Mugford's at present. Did you ever ! No, I never ! Never what ? Nev- er saw anything of George's hat till the next morning; we hope George will get his hat and keep his distance from the young ladies while going home from League after this. Londesboro LEAGUE NOTES AND CHURCH Ctit CIES. —Monday night was consecration at the League; this was easily seen by the number ofI n embers absent: , r se t. f , rt new members were received into theLeague; the missionat y committee having fail- ed to provide for the service, a short address on the parable of the mustard seed was given by the President; a short paper on temperance work was also given. The topic next, evening will be tv.ken by Mr Fair. The L+', dea- vor Society on Sunday evening listen- ed with pleasure to a very aide address by Mrs Ashley, on "Repentance and Conversion." The Endeavor Society of Burns' Presbyterian church held a very-fiiu sful social on Tuesday ev- ening; quite' le uec'- to khe village attended. Local brethren take cheeges of the services in the Methodist church next Sabbath, the pastor, Rev Mr An- drews, being off on a holiday. trip. NOTES.— Mise Ada Herrington, of Guelph, is at present visiting her aunt, Miss Rose Herrington. Mrs R.J.Ham- len, of Detroit, has returned home af- ter spending a month with her father, Mr Herrington, of Hullett, and other relatives. The creamery butter has been sold at a good figure, and the pay sheet will be ready on Monday next.— Mies Janet Hood, Sunshine, has been installed as housekeeper for Mr Jas, Campbell, Clerk. The Hindoo Troupe finished here on Saturday night with a bumper house: they gave a prize for the most popular baby under five years which was secured for Dora Riley, on- ly daughter of Joseph Riley; the troupe went to Kippen on Monday. Messrs Lasham & Bell ' sold 14 head of cattle to Watson & Emigh this week. Mies Lou Ouirnet.te returned to Loudon to school this week, not last. as mention- ed before. Miss Mabel Bell returned to Loretto Abbey, Toronto, to pursue her studies. The Methodist church painting is being done by Listowel men—quite a distance to come for work. Mr A. Woodman and wife are visiting at Dungannon and other places this week. Mr F. Learish made a trip to Berlin and back on his wheel this week. J. C. Adams has been un- able to attend to work for a few days. A large number from around here are attending the exhibition in Toronto this week. Mrs R. Adams returned on Friday evening last from attending the millinery openings in Toronto. Labor day was not observed as a holi• day at the schools, although there were many "absents." Mr Fair is again riding a wheel; be finds it very convenient going to and from school. Miss Kirke spent Sunday at her home near Dungannon. Constance NoTks.—Mrs Wm. Snell and Mr W. E. Caldwell each bought a steel range last week. Mr Stanley and Mr Cook are having new stables erected on their respective lots. Miss Sarah Jamieson, who has been very sick, is recovering. Several from here attended the garden party at Mr John McGregor's on Tues- day evening. Miss Bella Leitch, who has been at her home here for some time, left for Toronto on Tuesday, to resume her duties there. A number spent this week at Toronto with friends, and attending the Exhibitlnn; among them were Plies Snell, Miss Farnham, Mrs Staples, Mrs Hinchley; Mesers Win. Hue'iil, Geo. Wheatley, Edwin Britton, Fred Martin. The cheese factory has closed for the a9 - y ere. Beas- on. Mise McGregor, of Cleveland, is visiting at the home of her uncle, D. McGregor. LIBERAL CONVENTION POSTPONED. At the request of Sir Wilfrid Laurier the Convention called for Monday, September 12th, at Dungannon, has been post- poned, and due notice will be given as to the date when it will be held. Auburn J. NICHOLSON, manufacturer of and dealer in Light and Heavy Harness, (a specialty Whips, Valises, Combs, Brushes, Robes and Horse Trimmings. CHURCH NOTES. — Rev Mr Hall preached in the Methodist church from Heb. 2: 1. Rev Mr Mills preached in St. Mark's church on Sunday evening from Gen. 22: 1: Mr Mills is from Hen- sel!, and is Rev Mr Higley's successor. Rey Mr Millyard will preach a temper- ance sermon next Sunday evening. A harvest home service will be held in St Mark's church on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 6.30 p. w.; Rev Mr Mills will conduct the service. NOTES.—Mie G. Smith, of Port El gin, is the guest of Mrs Thos. Brown at present. Mrs Wickwire,aof Illinois, is the guest of her brother J. Ferguson at present. Mr and Miss Yates and Mrs Haydeh, Goderich, attended the funeral of Mrs Scott last Sunday; also Mr Jones, of Walkerton, brother of Mrs S. Scott. Mrs A. T. McDonald and children are on a visit to friends at present. Mrs McLagan of Denver, Col , is the guest of Miss A. Sturdy at present. Miss Robinson, of Lucknow, is the guest of Mrs W. T. Riddell at present. Miss E. A. Blair has recover- ed from her illness; we are glad to see her around again. Miss B. Yungblut is improving slowly; Mr S. Clark is also improving. Miss R. Yungblut return- ed home last Tuesday from a visit to friends in Crediton. Mr E. Rowed Sundayed at Auburn. Mrs Ball is vie- iting relatives in Berlin. Miss L. Rowed, of London, returned home on Monday. Mr Clare Couzens left for Chatham on Monday, where he intends to graduate; we wish him success. D, Weir, Harlock, •was the guest of 3. Cook last week. F. Munro and Miss C. Ferguson are attending Goderich High School. Mrs Kerr, Algoma, is visiting her mother, Mrs S. Clark. Mr and Mrs R. Roherlon, of Goderich, were visiting under the parental roof. R. Jones, Goderich, was the guest of C. Helwig last Sunday. yMr Sharp,of Listowel, is helpingM, Holtsovr to make barrels. At to I. O. G. T. meet- ing last Monday night two new mem- bers were initiated. There should he more interest taken in the coming ple- biscite. Mr J. Ferguson's business is so increasing that he has had to add another hand to his staff, in the person of Jas. Parker. While Mr W. J.Parke and wife were driving in their lane, the harness broke and the horse start- ed to kick; Mrs Parks jumped out, and the horse continued to kick until it was clear of everything but the bridle and lines; Mrs Parks escaped with a fewebpulses, Lanterns have been placed at the toot bridge, to -the great appreciation of the public. Benmiller NOTES.—Mrs Thos. Vanstone has gone on a visit to her daughter in Lon- don. J. W. Gledhill and J. J. Moore left on Wednesday morning last on a wheeling trip to below Toronto. Mrs Percy Walters is visiting friends in Goderich. Mrs Holtzhour is at present very ilt;- we hope soon to hear of her recovery. Miss Mattie Cousins, Gode- rich, is visiting her sister Mrs Wm. Maedel. PICNIC.—The picnic from Holmes- ville and Nile, whiph was held on Mon- day last, was fairly well attended, al- though some of the Nile Football Team could not come, so the match was not what it should have been. The concert held in Pframmer's hall was largely attended, but it being so very warm they closed before the program was finished. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Tries - day a very successful meeting in the interest of the plebiscite was held in the Methodist church, which was filled by an audience composed of both young and old. The chair was occupied by Mr S. E. Beckett., teacher. who made a very neat address in opening the meet- ing, and showed in a very few words that as a principle of right, it was the duty of those who wished to advance the well-being of the community, to stand by the principle of the plebistite. The speakers of the evening were Mesers James Scott and R. Holmes, of Clinton, both of whom advanced argu- ments .favorable to the plebiscite, and were listened to attentively by all pre- sent. At the close of their addresses, an opportunity was given to any one wishing to ask questions or make any statements on the opposite side, to do so, het, no one accepted the invitation. A cordial vote of thanks to the speak- ers was moved by Rev Mr Wilson, and seconded by Mr Maedel. Dungannon HORSE NOTES.— Dan Bickle has purchased from G. W. Berry, Luck - now, his handsome team of Shetland ponies, and has now one of the finest turnouts in the county. We under- stand Dr. Medd has been offered $190 for his mare, Maud, and outfit, OUT AGAiN.—The numerous friends of William Bailie, who had recently a close call and received severe injuries, will be pleased to hear that, although not quite well, he is gradually recover- ing. As he is the honored president of the Ashfleld and Wawanosh Agricul- N tural Society, we hope n that bythe h fl time of tbe annual s pTow he will be so T far recove►+cd as to undertake the fo duties devrblying on him. ' s Holmesville No SALE.—Mr J. Connolly was in London Saturday,but reports the mar- ket for cheese rather dull. CHURCH.—Mr Graham,ot Thorndate, a theological student, and former col- league of Rev. J. Green, will occupy the pulpit here on Sunday evening. LABOR DAY IN LONDON.—Mr Harvey Wilson was in London on Monday to see the Labor Day celebrations. He re• ports an excellent time, the attractions being good. SCHOOL.—Miss Bertha Stanley,Messrs I. C. Pickard and Len Yeo are attend- ing Clinton Collegiate since it opened Tuesday. Mr J. Badour is attending the Model. APPLE PACKING.—Mr F. C. Elford is out with his "gang" in full force, pack- ing up the fall fruit. He bas\Messrs A. Cotrrtice, G. W. Acheson and W. Jen- kins with him. NEW RAILS.—The section men on the Grand Trunk here will be busy for some time putting in new rails above and below the station. The new rails are longer and agood deal heavier, being about half an inch higher than the old ones. GONE.—The medicine troup that was here last week left on Tuesday for Sum- merhill, where they will spend a few days. One of the Croup was taken so violently ill while here as to require the services of a physician. He had fully recovered, however, before they left. F0 TORONTO.— A good many have left here during the past week for the Industrial exhibition. Among them were Mesdames Mulholland, Sturdy, Smith and Wilson, Messrs J. W. Yeo, Wes. Allen, Oliver Jervis, A. J. Court - ice, 011ie Courtice, J. McCartney, C. L. Fisher and others. EXTREMES.—The past week has prov- en beyond a doubt what an unstable and unchangeable affair Canadian weather is. From a severe thunder storm it glides slowly into as halmy weather as could be desired; then the thermometer takes a spasmodic jump, retains its position for several days in- dicating the intensest heat,flt for trop- ical India,but,lo ! in twenty -tour hours overcoats and furs are in demand. PICNIC.—The Nile and Holmesville football teams held their union picnic at Benmiller on Labor Day. Owing to the nnavoidable absence of the Nile team the contemplated match had to be postponed till come future date. Two sides, however, of those present lined up and had an hour's pleasant kicking. After the match ample justice was done to the viands the ladies had pro- vided for the occasion. The picnickers then repaired to Pframmer's Hall, where a good program was given. The hall, however. was intensely close, so that it was almost impossible co remain quiet, Mr J. E. J. Millyard acted as chairman to the satisfaction of all, en- livening the evening with choice stor- iettes from what appears to be an uu- exhaustable store. Seaforth SUDDEN DEATH,—The citizens of this town were greatly shocked Sun- day evening as word passed rapidly fiom one Io another of the sudden death of Mr George Ewing, sr. Mr Ewing was enjoying his usual health, attended church Sunday evening, and after services expressed his interest in a sermon on Psalm 40, 7 and 8, preach• ed by his pastor, the Rev. Dr. Mac- donald: .ice -went lame, spent a little time in reading his Bible, ill-' i ad- a parap raph out of the Record, and after handing the paper over to his wife ex. pired. He passed away without a warning. His wife and daughter were alone at the time and could not realize that he was dead, it was so sud- den. Mr Ewing was one of the ear- liest citizens of Seaforth and for many year s carried on the business ofbutcher, but eight or ten years ago gave up his business. He was 70 years of age, a good neighbor, a true friend, a good citizen, a kind and loving husband and father. He was a native of Clackman- nanshire, Scotland, He leaves two sons and two daughters. The eldest son, Frank, is at present at Brooklyn, B. C., George is at Rat Portage. His eldest daughter is at home and has been organist of the Presbyterian Church for some years past. Another daughter, Jennie, is a nurse in New York. His remains were interred with Masonic honors yesterday afternoon. SIAFORTH BEAT TECUMSEH ELMS.— The Beavers of Seaforth and Tecum- seh Elms played their C. L. A. senior championship game at the Island, To- ronto, on Saturday, before about 1000 spectators. The play was pi etty much in the visitor's favor and the match Was won purely on its merits. The following were the teams: Beavers of Seaforth (6)— Mulcahy, Hawkshaw, Bethune, Morrow, McDougall, Black- ford, Brierley, Hatcher, Jack, Johnson, Jackson, with R. E. Jackson captain. Tecumseh - Elms (4) Shoemaker, Pat- terson, Angus, Soules, Neil, Reid, Slattery, Moran Kelly, Lennox Greatrix, Kyle. Referee, Stark, Stouff- ville. Umpires, Messrs, F. Thompson, W. E, A. Best. The first game was characterized by loose play, and was won by Seaforth in 12e minutes. The second game was Seaforth's all the way and was scoredin about4 minutes. The Toronto team then woke up a trifle and managed to score in 1 min- ute. The fourth game was a lively one and was scored bySeaforth in 3minutes. The lacrosse, which had been rather tame, now began to improve and the Elms made the best stand of the day, placing another game to their credit, after 4 minutes of fast play. Seaforth forged ahead by taking the next two in one-half and 6h minutes respectively. The eighth was the longest of the match, and went to the Toronto team in 18& minutes. Seaforth added, one more in 4} minutes and the Tecun'seh scored tenth in 12 minutes. Kelly hurt his hand in the game and had to retire. o further scoring was done, the nal being Seaforth th 0,Tecumseh his game practically eivesSea- rth the C. L, A. Senior Champion - hip. .1.11.111111. Bavfield NOTES.—Mies Anna Whiddon has gone to Goderich to attend the Model school. Miss Mabel Whiddon, Miss H. Fraser and Mr H. Elliott are at Toron- to Fair this week. Miss M.O.Eastwood. B.A., who has been a guest of Mrs Dr. Stanbury, is now visiting friends in Clinton, Me Fritz Geinrenhart took the train for Toronto on Monday. The Presbyterian church was filled to over- flowing Sunday morning and evening, and the audiences were delighted and edified by the discourses of Misses Cummins and Vincent, delegates of the W.C.T.U.;on Monday evening Mise Vincent gave an illustrated story of her life. G. Stanbury returned to To- ronto Monday. Miss Flossie Stanbury has gone to Clinton to attend the High School. The Division Court was held here on Saturday last, and several cases of more than ordinary interest were brought up; the bar was repre- sented by W. Proudtoot, of Goderich, E. H. McKenzie, of Clinton, and J. G. Stanbury,of B. B.Oeler's of ice,Toront o; although this was Mr Stanbury's first appearance in court here he acquitted himself creditably. John Whiddon's evaporator is going fill! swing. The dredge arrived here on Mcnday morn- ing and is doing good work. Stanley. NOTES.—Mr Alex. and Miss Mary Murdock are this week attending To- ronto Exhibition. Mr Themes Mc- Donald, of the London police force, with his wife and family, were visiting friends in Stanley last week; Thomas is always a welcome visitor; his many friends here are always glad to have a tune on the pipes; they returned on Saturday. Mrs Geo. Baird and Wm. Baird went to the Industrial last Sat- urday. Mr Wm. Sullivan and B. Mur- ray, of London, were visiting their grandfather, Mr John McCowao, who continues in a low state of health. Mr Robt. Baird spent Labor Day under the parental roof, returning to his school in Grey in the evening. Mies Robb and Miss Latta, from Chisel - burst, were visiting at Mr Malcolm McEwen's this week, CARD OF THANKS. — Mr, Holmes, Dear Sir — Please allow rue, through your paper, to thank my numerous friends and neighbors and the parties from town also for their kind sympa- thy and noble assistance and persever- ance in saving my implement house when it looked, and was,almost impos- sible for a fire engine to save it, being only 6 feet from the barn and 8 from straw stack. Please accept again my kindest thanks and best wishes to all concerned. Ever yours, ALEX. INNES. Goderich Township ENT ERTAINM) NT.—A monster enter- tain e enter- tainment will b e held in .' S. S . No.J on Friday, Sept. 30. Particulars will be announced Later SOCIAL GATHERING. - On Thursday evening of hast week Miss Laura Will- son entertained a number of friends to a social evening, which was spent in chat, dancing, games, etc, LAID OFF.—One day last week, while Mr Henry Bell was es,isting at a threshing at Jno. Rodge's, he was sud- denly seized by a pain in his side, which has compelled him to retire from work fora time. WHEELING MISHAP. — On Sunday last, while out wheeling in Stanley, Mr P. Campbell was thrown from his bi• cycle; he was badly shaken up, but with the exception of asore knee is not much the worse. LAND PURCHASED.—Mr W. F. Hick _as purchased from Mr T. C. Pickard of hnlrnesville the rear 20 acres of the north half o~.F4Ot 12, con. 6. This is an excellent piece tjf - :,nd, which has never been very heavily griped, and will in a few years„ under his mai '"- merit, pay for itself. STRUCK.—Duringthesevere storm of last Sunday morning ligh'.ning struck one of Mr S. Swieker s barns,shattering the gable and otherwise damaging the building. The barn beingfull of hay and straw makes it a woner that igni- tion did not take place. DEATH.—The many friends of Mr and Mrs Sinclairsympathize with them in the loss of their little 5 -months -old boy on Ft iday last, aftera short illness. He was buried in Baird's cemetery, Stanley, on Saturday afternoon. An- other child, Miss May, was also very ill, but has recovered. NoTEs.—Among those attending the Industrial Exhibition frorn0this vicin- ity are Mr and Mrs A. Tebbutt,Mr and Mrs W. Whitely, •Wm. Lamprey and daughter, Annie, Mr and Mrs W. J. Patton and Wm. Wakefield. Most of the farmers have nearly finished thresh- ing and seeding in this neighborhood, and are busy with the fruit. TEMPERANCE.— The temperance meet- ing held in Cole's church last Tuesday evet,ing, in the interest of the coining plebiscite, was not as largely attended as it should have been. The addresses delivered by Miss Vincent and Miss Cummins were excellent and should have a tendency to arouse the mori- bund creatures upon the question. ACCIDENT. — The other day Ben Switzer met with a slight accident, which made him feel quite sore for sev- eral days; he was in Varna driving along the street, and leading a horse by the side of the rig at the same time, when the loose horse got frightened, put its foot through the wheel, swung the buggy around, and caused it to up- set, throwing Ben violently out. Both horses then ran away, but did no more damage than to injure the buggy axles. West Wawanosh nEATrd•—Mre Jas. Scott, West Wa- wanosh, passed peacefully away last Saturday morning; she has been in de- clining health for about five years, and was 84 years of age. She leaves one daughter, Fannie, and two sons, Chas. and Samuel, to mourn her loss, Varna NOTES.—Miss Annie Beatty, who has been visiting at her home here, return- ed to Ethel on Tuesday last; her niece, Miss Edna Beatty, accompanied her.— Mrs Beatty, sr., is visiting relatives in Detroit. e Our Own .. Preparations Don't buy medicines you know nothing about. If your drug- gist ie uapable and honest you oan get surer results from his own remedies. Sometimes we are asked " le there anything better? " To truthfully an- swer this question we refer who- ever asks to our own prepara- tions. We know their merit and what goes into their making and stand bank of every article of our own manufacture. So, the pnrohtser takes no ohanoes in getting an average article like the many preparations on the market. Our own prepara- tions are guaranteed to give sat- isfaction. If they do not, we will refund you your money, Try them. Our stook of Pick- ling Spices is complete. SYDNEY JACKSON, Suooeseor to AGllientrtW Druggist. g411 S'411k1111114111041119/ 41111111,411,060.0 Huron Central Exhibition Our readers will be pleased indeed to learn that a special effort is being made' this year to make the Huron Central ?; Fair more interesting and popular than:; last year. •A committee consisting or J. W. Treleaven, A. J. Morrish, A. J. Grigg, Sidney Jackson, Dr. McCallum, W. Bowers and J. P. Doherty, chair- man, have the matter of special attrac ;;' tions under way, and have alreadr, secured several good things. In addf- tion CO the usual exhibition given oaf the first night of the Fair, the commit- tee have arranged for a special enter" ---.s±+, tainment to be given on a platform at the east end of the building. Messier.'. Baldwin & Morrison, the it ick bicycle riders who did so well here on the 24th. of May, will give an exhibition. High- land dancers (ladies) and the bagpipes,;. will form another interesting part of the program. The "boys" of the town, twelve couples, will give a "cake walk" that will bring down the house ; and, a bun teed will also afford amusement. for everybody. The Horticultural So- ciety are going to make 'a special dis- play, and together with the other ex- hibits the hall should present a very''ee: pretty appearance. The admission for , :'r' the evening (Tuesday, 201h) is only l5 cents, and the bicycle exhibition alone,_ is more than worth the money. In the morning of Wednesday, 21st, the Highlanders, together with Bald- win & Morrison, will give a full exhibit; tion on a platform in the market square, This will be of interest to our country friends, whom we wish to please, and trust to see turn out in. large numbers. A band will be in attendance on Tuesday evening and al1•day Wednes- day. The entries are fully in excess of last year, and the specia'h train ar- rangements and cheap should ot bring in large crowds from t out- side. We are going to have a Iter' Fair this year, more interesting,ore_ fun, and we want everybody to tend it. We are trying to wake the (iron Central popular and want everybody to help us in our effort. Clinton's Big Industry. The Toronto World of Wednesday, says;—Messrs Doherty & Co„ Clinton, have sold their entire exhibit of 20 fine organs to Mr J. C. McLean, the enter prising music dealer of Queen St. west. This speaks well for this Company, as Mr .McLean is considered brie of the best judges of an instrument in this province. Yesterday the sales of this company were 175 organs, I25 going to one party in England." The Toronto World says : "Twenty- five years ago the Doherty Organ. Company was founded in Clinton, by Mr W. Doherty, and since that 'ts business hashed a phenomenal. growth, tna ou" labor along experienced lines. The Doherty organ has won its great popu- larity on its inttinsic merits alone. They are pre-eminently the hest in- sti uments made, and are exported and. solc),•in nearly all the art centres of the globe. Thplant now occupies 14 acres of ground 'And 58,000 square feet of floor space is used." The Toronto News, in its Industrial Fair notes, says : "Pluck always de- servedly enlists public sympathy on behalf of those who show 11, and one of, the pluckiest things in the history of 'j,, Canadian manufacture is the way in ;;" which tbe W. Doherty Co., of Clinton, fought trouble. In February last a disastrous fire destrord..,r,hei`C organ. factory, and the lose was heavy. ill.' ing daunted, the firm took hold aggai rebuilt the establishment and are doi.ti business in the same way. Theylr'aver a beautiful exhibit of instruments ate the Music Pavilion, and their appear- ante and tone prove that when this;'; firm lost their factory they lost notllir' ing of their skill." The following item, from the en eral Conference proceedings, relateg't Rev. Mr Bond's ruling in a well knower' church trial in this county: "Tho"' appeal of Dr. Ross against a certain,':, ruling of Rev. S. Bond in the Londikit;-" Conference was dismissed on til, ground that there had been no rulitrg;; against which to appeal." WEDDING.—A veru quiet weddiYig� took place at the home of Mre See Holmes, of town, on Friday evenings' Sept. 2. when herdaughter,Mra P.Can teton, was married to Mr P.Straith,dttre, also of town. The ceremony was par':' formed by Rev.A.Siewart, in theppress; +- ence of the immediate friends of'tjliigt;.', contracting parties. We extend 4004 gratulations. APPRECIATIVE—Messrs Taylor Se Sou, dealers, make it a rule to slow theirshoe appreciation of the faithfubn ss of their employees, in some tangible and Mr Derry, who has been wlth'aliie for several years, but leaves richtWe for England, was n'iost agreeably completely surprised yeste'rcdy,.prh he received from M I Me Taylor' o a bt t fill, engraved, ioed was a very kindly act, and Will' hirn in remembrance of hi:s Van friends.