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The Clinton New Era, 1898-09-23, Page 1Every man who has a Vote should record it next Thursday, and our advice would be -- VOTE FOR THE PLEBISCITE. You Me Next No matter who bas repaired your watch in the past, I want to do it the next \time. I want to show you that I know how to repair watches, and that I oan make a lasting job. I oan repair any kind of watch that was ever made. If your watch is just a little out bring it to me and I'll examine it— tell you what it re- quires and plane it in shape that you mesa have to guess what the es - time €.7 t Knowing How . . is why I am sure I oan re- pair yours -1 have a knack of giv- ing complete satisfaction. We are leaders in onr line. P. B. Crews Jeweler & Expert Watch Repairer Hullett FOUND.—On Saturday morning Mr Dominick Reynolds found a purse and lady's cape on the gravel road, which the owner can have on proving the property. ACCIDENT.—The other day while -cutting corn on the farm of James Cartwright, one of his sons, Amos, had the misfortune to get his . hand drawn into the machine, the result being that two fingers were severely crushed; he did not lose either, but eine will likely be stiff. Mr and Mrs -Cartwright, who had been away for a <touple of weeks, only arrived home out an )tour before the accident tilappened. Leeburn NOTES.—Mr and Mrs G. Huller and family, of Holmesville, visited relatives here on Satgrday,, Mr W. Kingwell, of Woodstock, spent several days with friends here last week; he visited sev- eral points of interest, but the Point arm seemed to afford him special at- traction. Newton Black, of Dungan- non, spent Sunday with Hillary Hor- ton at the latter's home. Chas Morris and men were busy here last week put- ting a new roof of shingles on James Horton's house; with the veranda and paint, which, we understand, are soon to follow, Mr Horton will have a beaut- iful as well as a comfortable home. Master Mark Horton is now working fur H. Tewsley, near Carlow, and Ar- chie Horton for R. Young; Jos. Mc- ) Nevin, having finished at A. Clinton's, ' goes to E. Shaw's for a month. Coon hunting is the fun for the evenings now. A Temperance meeting at the hall, last even leg, was addressed by Rev. Jas. I MGilton. Lucknow. •PIONEER DEAD.—The death of Mr. '•mervilje on Monday last re - es: _ta," Peseropost prominent e en of th Deceased was bor in Dumferline, Scotland, in1825, an: came to Uanada with his parents in 1841, and settled in the village of Dundee. He learned his t rade in Gart- shcire's foundry, and in 1851 settled in they ,township of West Wawanosb, whee be built a saw and grist mill. Ina 1857 he purchased froic Mr. Eli Stauffer the land whereon now stands the village of Lucknow, and the fol- lowing year had the place surveyed into village lots. He was a staunch Reformer and a life-long friend and ad mirer of Hon. Edward Blake, and in 1872 he contested the West riding of Huron in the Liberal interest against Mr. Thos. Farrow, but was unsuccess- ful. In 1882, however, he was elected member of parliament for West Bruce by. nearly 1,000 majority, but after spending some three years in the House l of Commons- he resigned his seat iq favor of Mr. Blake. He was a man of sterling qualities and in the early days of the settlement of this part f the country no one was better known and more thoroughlyappreciat- ed t.ei an James Somerville or hiis liber - alit , and friendly aid to the settlers nded for miles around, and his wabegceatly regretted through - a counties of Huron and Bruce. rried Miss Mary Bennett of Dun - 1849. who still survives him, to- r with their five children, Mrs. Hunter, of Superior; Hugh Som- dle of Porto Rico; Jas. H, Somer- le of Grand Forks, Dakota; Robert nierville, express agent and Mrs m. Connell of Lucknow. He was a ;barter member of both the Masonic nd Oddfellow lodges in the village, and the funeral on.Pluirsday was con- ducted by the latter society. THE NEW ERA GIVES THE HOME NEWS The first ooneignment of Ontario fruit, peaked according to California methods, was received in Winnipeg in excellent condition. Old Age Is Honorable But it is not a wiry desirable thing to have in a grocery stook, and therefore we make it a point to keels our stook new and up-to-date. A visit to our store will convince youth that we carryr Y no shelf worn goods. This week we ars showing some very pretty things in Japanese China and F,aney Glassware Ing of salad bowls, cups and ardineere, bread and batter it dishes, bouquet holders, e ` look at onr windows and will • : con 11od.4ll0They are rip - ate good& r we are Bole agents for Miracle ing Compound. r 7s• - A. i'i% P—Good Glass Tumblers, 40e per doz. OdLE COOPER t CO. THE GASH GROCERY. h paid for Batter end Emla. Phone 23 CLINTON N E'%'- ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 23, 1898 81 a year in advance 01.50 when not so paid AROUND THE HUB. What wide-awaks and reliable oorrreapondsnts find worthyor recording for publication. Goderich Township AROUND AGAIN.— Mr Wm. Stirling, of the 6th con., is able to be around again,after being confined to the house for two weeks with blood poisoning in his foot. HOUNDS AT LARGE.—People in the vicinity of Trick's swamp, on the Bay- field road, complain that several hounds are at large every night and make the air hideous with their con- tinual yelping, so much so that threats have been made to destroy the doge unless they are kept at home. It should not be necessary to resort to extreme measures, as a word to the wise should be sufficient. INDISPOSED. — On Sunday evening last Mr Alex. Taylor, the veteran pioneer of the Huron road, was over- come by a dizziness which caused him to fall to the ground, and in so doing struck his head, which has confined him to the house since. Although Mr Taylor is well up in years he is still remarkably active on his feet and is the very picture of health. DEATH.—We are sorry to announce the death of Chas. Cronyn, son of P. Cronyn, of the Bayfield line; deceased only went out west in July, and is sup- posed to have contracted typhoid fever. His brother Thomas, who left last Tuesday for Manitoba, has been telegraphed to return, having got as far as Toronto. The remains are ex- pected to arrive today (Friday.) NOTES.—The demand for tile at Ta - men's brickyard this year was much in excess of the production, and as a result many customers could not be supplied; this shows the good quality of the material used arid the excellent workmanship of the mechanics. The farmers find no difficulty in getting their apples packed this season, as there are a great many packers on the road; very few culls are being left. Mr Geo. McCullagb, of London, is at present visiting at his uncle's, Mr B. J. McCullagh. An entertainment will be held in S. S. No. 9, on the evening of Sept. 30th, commencing at 7.30, in whicL local and special talent will be represented. Mr H. A. Switzer leaves to morrow for Detroit Medical College; hie many friends wish him every suc- cess in his undertaking. Amos Cole left Wednesday to renew his course in the Deaf and Dumb Academy, Belle- ville. Coon hunting is the rage, but occasionally such rages have been ex- ercised on water melons in adjoining fields. Turnberry LIGHTNING'S Wogs,—John Porter, of Turnberry,had a very fine mare kill- ed on Thursday last by the lightning. She had a colt by her side, which escap- ed, although it showed evidence of the shock. The mare was one of the best animals Mr Porter had. A DESPICABLE TRIG.—On Thursday eveuing•last,CoulterBros. moved their threshing mri.chine to the farm owned by 1)r. Chisholm, in Turnberry, occup- ied by Geo. Brophy. John Coulter came into Wingham for some machine requisites, and- returning during the night, saw a man leaving the barn, but supposing it was Mr Brophy, he thought nothing of it, and went to bed. On go- ing out to the barn in the morning, he found the separator wrecked. Two pul leys had been broken off, and the rub- ber carriers were cut to pieces, com- pletely disabling the machine, Of course, it is not known positively who the perpetrator was, but it would be difficrllt to conceive of a more contemp- tible act, causing delay and loss to the threshers. The carriers alone cost •$40, while the replacing of the broken parts will be equally costly: Should the guilty party he discovered,the law will provide suitable punishment. Alma. CHURCH NOTES.—A meeting of the ladies of the congregation of Alma church will be held at Mr M. Clarke's residence on Monday evening, Sept. 25th to arrange matters concerning the carpeting. of the church. If the church is in readiness a meeting of the league will be held Wednesday evening 28th. The painting of the church is now in progress and will be finished the last of this week or the first of next. Our church opening ser- vice will, in all probability, be•October 2nd. NOTES.—Mrs Hem y Little and Miss Effie Carter, who were visiting friends in London, returned home on Satur- day last. Mr and Mrs A. Scott are visiting friends in Hensall and Exe ter this week. Miss Mary Bennett, of Detroit, who was visiting her aunt, Mrs Jas. Jamieson, and other friends here, +ctur•ned to her home on Satur- day last. Mr and Mrs Wm, Dale were in Exeter on Tuesday attending the fair. Miss Effie Carter spent Sunday with friends in Kippen. Mr Wro. Jamieson is on the sick list this week; we hope to see him around soon. Miss Alice Dale, who was spending a few days with her sister, Mrs Iddo Crich, returned home on Sunday last. Owing to Mr Crich being unable to 'stork last week, the painting in the church here was not done, but will be done this week, consequently there will be no v' ser ices held this week. Quite a num- ber from this vicinity were in London last week attending the exhibition; among them were Mr J. McDermid, Mr John Jamieson, Miss M. Clark, Mrs Gen. Dale and daughter, Mr and Mrs G. Irwin, Mrs Gibbings, Mr George and Mise Alice Dale and others. A number from this appointment at- tended the service at Turner's church on Sunday last, when Rev. Mr Arm- strong preached an excellent sermon, taking as his subject "The glory of the wise.' eolborne ACCIDENT.—Mr Paul Maedel while assisting at Mr W, Hill's threshing, Last Wednesday, fell down a straw echute, a distance of 22 feet, sustain- ing a severe scalp wound, fracturing four ribs and dislocating his shoulder. Varna NOTES -D. Foote. an old Varna boy, returned home un Friday last, after an absence of 30 years. He has been en- gaged in the mining business princi- pally. Most of the time he has been in California and the western States, but for the last three years has been at the Klondike.—Mr. and Mrs. R. Mc- Cool are attending a wedding at Har- rington this week.—Misses McCenegan, of White Church, are visiting at Misses Mitchell's this week.—Mr B. A. Higgins drove to London Fair last Thursday.—Quite a number of our villagers took in the Toronto Fair.— Mr John McNaughton lost a valuable horse on Monday last. It took sick in the field. He brought it into the stable and it died in a short time. ACCIDENT.—A very sad and melan- choly accident occured on Saturday Last at Mr. Alex. Mitchell's, nearVarna, when Mr. Alex. Tripp, of Port Perry, lost bis life. The way it happened was Mr. Mitchell had just completed a silo and was taking the scaffolding down from the inside of silo. The top sec- tion of the scaffold, Mr. Mitchel was throwing over and had told Mr. Tripp to wheel some stone from the other side of the gang way, and had thrown five or six planks over the top. The last plank was a rock elm 10 feet long. Mr Tripp carne along wheeling a bar- row, directly in the plane where the plank had been thrown out, the plank struck on end and fell over striking Mr, Tripp on the head, fracturing ;his skull; he was never conscious after. Mr. Mitchell sent for Drs. Woods of Bayfield, and Armstrong of Brucefield, but their services were of no avail as the vital spark had fed. There can be no blame attached to Mr. Mitchell, as he could not see from where he was, and fully expected that Mr. Tripp was where he had sent him. Deceased leaves a wife and three children, was 02 years of age, has been working with Mr. Mitchell since last winter. His remains were taken east for interment. Tuckersmith VIiSITING NOTES.—Mrs Watters, of Wingham, is visiting at Mrs. F. °rich's. Miss Maggie Dick, who has been visiting her sister, has returned to her home in Morris. Miss Holmes, of ;Lucknow, visited her cousin Miss Maggie Holmes, last week. LEAGUE.—At the annual meeting of the Epworth League at Turners,s church the following officers were electee:—Pres., Miss C. Johns; 1st vice, Mr Alber t Turner; 2nd, Mr \Vm. McVety; 3rd Miss R.Landsborough:4th, Addison Johns; Rec.-Sec., Mrs New- ton Crich; Cor. Sec., Mr L,t W. Johns; Treas., Mr. Uhas. Layton. The committees are as follows:— Prayer- meeting,Mrs Landsboruugh,G. Layton, Ira Johns; Look out, Thus. 'Townsend, Wm. McVety, Geo. Layton; Mission- ary, Mrs. Johns, Miss Landsburougb, Mr H. Carter; Literary, Newton (;rich, Chas. Layton, Pathelda Not 1; Sovial, Tena Townsend, Addison Johns, \\'es= ley Nott. Blyth, THE FALL SHOW.—The prize lists for the fall show have been issued, and copies of the same 'nay be secured from the obliging secretary, Mr Mc- Quarrie The dates are Oct. 4-5, and as Blyth Fair is usually blessed with good weather, there will likely be a good crowd present. CHURCH MATTERS. — Rev. Martin Wilson, of Benwiller, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Sun- day last; he was greeted by fair audi- ences and held his hearers in rapt at- tention; his theme was on the prohibi- tion line in the evening, taking for his text Jude 1.23, "Pulling them out of the fire." Rev. Mr. Tiffin, of Walton, will occupy the pulpit next Sunday.— The Christian Endeavorers of St. An- drew's church entertained their friends of Belgrave Endeavor Society, and Calvin Society to an "At Home," on Tuesday evening, and a very enjoyable and social time was spent together.— Harvest Home services were held in Trinity church last Sunday, when 'ser- mons were preached by Rev. Mr Mills, of Hensall, who is appointed to Blyth in the absence of Rev. Higley, who has been stationed at Blenheim. "W Ingham. INVITATION.—You are cordially in- vited to attend Wingham Fall Fair, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 27, 28. Prize lists and entry forms can he obtained from the secre- tary, William Robertson, Wingham. Every effort will be made by the Presi- dent, Secretary and Directors to make the exhibition a success. See dodgers for particulars of the speeding contests. During thelafternoon, the Alert Fire Brigade will give an exhibition run under command of Chief Mennel. Make your entries for the fair early. ACCIDENT AND DEATH.—Quick as the lightening's flash came, the blow that caused the death of one of our citizens, bringing sadness to his home and bereavement to his family. On Thur tee last, Joseph Bullard was wor rri at one o f the saws we in Button & essant's factory, when suddenly, the ieceoof board he was cutting was cau ht bythe saw and hurled with terrif lc frce, striking Mr. Bullard in the bowels. Some idea of the force of the blow may be gained by remember- ing that the saw was making about two thousand revolutions a minute. He was at once cgnveyed to his home and skillful medical attendance secured. Day after day, be bore bravely the most severe pain until Monday after- noon, when death came to his release. Deceased was born in the county of Halton,. and was at time of Ms death, 48 years of age. ,Nor several years he was chief constable of Wingham. He was twice married; of the first family, two daughters .remain, one of whom is very ill in the Northwest. Of the second family, there tire four, one a boy of seventeen, and three younger, Holmesville WOUNDED.— N hile W. Miller 'was out shooting, bis 'nastiff dog ran be- fore the gun while he was in the act of firing, and was severely wooded, but is not yet dead. PLEBISCITE.—The Executive meet- ing of West Huron Temperan,pe Or- ganization was held in Goderich on Saturday, and was attended by Messrs J. W. Yeo, W. S. Lawrence and T. R. Cou rtice. CHURCH.—Mr Foster, of Clinton, preached a practical sermon on "Jus- tification" Sunday morning, and Mr Graham in the evening, on "Wine is a mocker." Rev. Mr Greene returned from St. Mary's on Monday and also Mr Graham to Camalachie. DOMING SPEAKERS.—The Methodist Sunday School held a two -minute speech Temperance meeting after Sunday School. Addresses were given by Mesdames Greene, Elford, Pickard, Miss Holmes, Messrs C. L. Fisher, J. W. Yeo, Will Pickard, T. Rriourtice, W. Leonard and S. T. Walter. ANNUAL, TEAMEETING. — At the meeting of the trustees of the church. held on Wednesday evening, it was decided to hold the anniversary ser- vices on Sunday, Oct. 23rd, with a tea - meeting on Monday evening. The committee are arranging to secure some of the best speakers in the dis- trict and from other places as well, so that the teameeting will be quite up to former years, which is saying a great deal. More particulars will be given at a later date. PAINFUL ACCIDENT. — While Mr Hicks was picking crab-apples the other day, the ladder upon which he was standing, turned, and his descent to the ground was rather faster and less dignified than that which be usu- ually indulges in, His finger by some means or other got caught and the nail was torn from it, producing a very painful wound, but not as serious as it might be. Mr Hicks is sing rrlarly,un- fortunate; fate, seeming all through life, to mark him for an especial vic- tim. He scarcely knows what it is to enjoy a day's good health and this in• jured member makes it very awkward for him to attend to his duties. How TO VOTE.—Considerable dis• cussion has arisen as how to mark the ballot at the coming plebiscite vote— whether with a plain cross in the co- lumn assigned for "yes" or "no" re- spectively, or writing the word. We believe the right way is the cross, but have been informed that cognizance would like'y he taken of the ballot if marked in the latter way. The word• ing of the ballot is also under discus- cussion, the Templar having one form and this paper an saber. On compar- ing the forms, however; there is found no material; difference, the Templar having in the last clause "as a bever- age" and the ERA "as beverages," the remainder being identical. NOTES.—Mr H. Elford is sick with pleurisy, but we are glad to say is im- proving. Mr Connolly was in London on Saturday and sold the cheese. T. R. Courtice spent Saturday and Sun- day under the parental roof. Will Yeo has been sick a couple of weeks since gsing to Manitoba, but is well again. Mrs Holdsworth after attend- ing London Fair paid a visit to friends in Kippen, but returned home on Mon- day. Holmesville pollinglaces are at H. Elford's and A. Wilsons. F. 0. El - ford's "gang" has added another man, Oliver Jervis. A. Wilson has disposed of his fine pacer to W. W, Fisher. A mother's prayer meeting will be held in the church this afternoon, in the interest of the plebiscite. Mrs Forster is still in Markham, her sister being seriously ill, Miss Bessie Murch was in the village on Sunday. Mr J. Hill, of Clinton, spent Sunday in the village. Miss Vietta Talbot is visiting her,sis- ter, Mrs C. M. Johnston. Mr Lorne Murch spent Sunday ;n the village. Miss Mary Collage has returned to her borne, also Master Bert Birks. Mr and Mrs J. Iervis were in Londesboro seeing the latter's neice, who was hurt from a fall from her wheel. Miss Mary Walters is visitine in Goderich. Hayfield The law Office of Messrs Scott & McKenzie here, will be open daily from Thursday, Sept. 13th, until further notice. 11183 MARTIN has received a part of her stock of Fall Hate. Announcement of Fall Millinery Opening will be made later. NOTES.—As large loads of apples are coining in to the evaporator, quite a number of extra hands had to be em- polyed. TELEPHONE. — The council held a special meeting on Monday evening to discuss the question of connecting our town with surrounding towns by tele- phone. This could be easily done by tapping the line from Goderich to Clin- ton at Wallace's corner, three miles north of Bayfield. They decided to get the poles. SCHOOL.—Mr Tom was in town on Monday inspecting school, pupils and grounds; he would like to have seen the trustees and as many parents as possible present. The P. S. B. is ser- iously considering the advisability of putting a furnace into the school; this would be a step in the right direction, as it would greatly add to the comfort of the pupils. THE HARBOR. — Work is being car- ried on at the harbor by the dyed ex• cepting when stopped e. p g pp by rough ` �etth- er. The tug had the misfortune ofttrik- ing het propellor on a rock in the cen- tre of the channel,and being otherwise damagedjby being run into by thescow. While she was at Goderich for repairs, the tug Evelyn, which had taken her place. met with the same misfortune on the same rock. THE FALL Snow.— Wehave received from the genial Secretary of the Stare- ley tareley Agricultural Society a copy -of the prize flet tot the fall fair, which is to be held this year on Oct. 0-7. An error was made in the prize list by omitting the special prize of $4, by Wm. Rath - well, for the best calf from his bull of They used to call the fair here "The World's Pair;" well it le hardly twillhat, but all. the ,world are at liberty to attend IL and quite a portion of It . Londesboro HOUSE WANTED.—A lady from a neighboring place wanted to rent a house here this week, hut could not find one. Oan any one fill the bill ? TEMPERANCE RALLY.— In the Tem- perance hall, on Friday evening, at 7.- 30 p.m. there will be a grand temper- ance rally. The resident clergymen and Mr 3. McMilan, M.Y., will driver addresses, and the music will be sup- plied by a union choir, and solos by Miss Steinbach, of Hensall. All are welcome. The opportunity for asking questions on, or raising objection to prohibition will be given. o admis- sion fee. FOOTBALL.—The football team from Summerhill came over on Friday ev- ening last to play the return match. They were rather late coming and the darkness prevented finishing the game. Neither side made a score, but the home team seemed to always have the best of it. Both sides did very well, and it is hoped they will get a chance to fin- ish. R. J. Bell creditably performed the duties of Umpire. The visiting eam were entertained to supper at the h-rtel after the game. GAS :MACHINE.— The Building Com- mittee of the Methodist church had a difficult job on hand on" -Monday, it was the selecting of a gas machine. There were four agents and of course each had the best. After a good deal of trouble they chose the cheapest,as is generally done in such cases. There were some very unsatisfied agents. It. is a wonder agents go to the trouble and expense of trying to sell under such conditions. The general opinion around here is that the ccoQmmittee made a mistake,as the rnachilie chosen has not been tested and has not passed the Underwriter's Association. NOTES.—Misses Annie and Minnie Marsh spent Sunday at the home of their parents in Auburn. Mr G. Snell and Miss Andrews are improving very nicely, and will soon be able to attend to their duties. Dr. Agnew returned home oti Saturday evening. Jas. Mc- Leod, late of the T. Eaton Co., Toronto, has been installed as salesman at W.L. Ouimette's, Mr Braithwaite returned from the General Conference, on Fri- day last; Master Alvin now rejoices in the possession of a bicycle. S. S. No.8, Hullett now has a bicycle club of four members. Miss M. Tipling returned home to Detroit on Wednesday. Miss Ella Leo is visiting at Tara at present. Mrs Robt.Cole is visiting in Brantford. Apples seem to be moving .freely at present. Miss Elva Adams is visiting in Seaforth. Mrs 0. Young has sent her youngest daughter to Belleville to at- tend school, she started on Wednes- day, accompanied by her eldest sister, who will visit friends at Whitby. Mrs Medd returned to her home in Sarnia on Wednesday. The Methodist church is at a standstill this week. LEAGUE NOTES AND CHURCH CIIIMES. —Rev. Mr Stewart will preach a tem- perance sermon here on Sunday in the Presbyterian church. The League ser- vice on Monday night was exceptional- ly well attended, a large number of vis- lto's being present;the top's was intro- duced by Mr- T. barnpson, who had pre- pared a very exhaustive paper; short papers were also given by Miss Kirke and Miss Susie Lyon; tor several mom- ents the League discussed the question "Why do not more of our members come prepared to take part in the ser- vice;"several answers were given, but the prevailing opinion was that it was carelessness on the part the members; Mr Wm. Lyon gave a very interesting reading on "License or Prohibition." Miss Mary Scott took charge of the En- deavor meeting on Monday, evening, and gave a very instructive paper on "The Triumph of Christianity;" Miss Sarah Hill rendereda solo very accept- ably. Mr Hamilton preached a very instructive sermon on Sunday after- noon,basing his remarks on Matt.]2:40; he claims the only man who has a right to be neutral on the tempereace ques• tion is the dead man, Next Stmday evening a temperance service will be held in the Methodist church,, under the auspices of the League; temperance music will be rendered and Mr An- drews will deliver a sermon in the in. terests of prohibition. Next Monday evening the League will hold a temper- ance service, the topic "What is suc- cess ?" to be introduced by Miss Kirke. Goderich. • THE ELEVATOR. —Before the end of last week the last of the framework of the 500,000 bushel elevator was com- pleted, and the men are now putting on the iron roof and sidings and plac- ing the machinery in position. The smokestack is also completed. It is understood TromhauserBros. are after the contract for the big Intercolouial Railway elevator at Halifax. THE EIALPANY 16 MILE HANDICAP ROAD RACE.—Mr Jos. Halpany, gents' furnisher, of Goderich, has decided to put on a 15 mile handicap to the Great Northwestern fair on Wednesday, the 28th, at 11 a. m. Five good prizes will be given, four place and one time; (Mc - Ivor barred) start and finish on the square. This should be one of the very best races held in the county this year. Entries close at 6 p.m. Tuesday. DROWNING•.—On Monday evenin, after coming home from school, David Buchannan, ears aged about 10 years, went to the dock to get a bagful of chips. He did not come home before dark and his parents became anxious and started to search for him. His com- panion, a young son of Harm Arm- strong, was questioned, but told so many different stories that it was im- possible to get any Information from him. Early Tuesday morning several parties started dragging the harbor, and 'between 10 and 11 o'clock at night the body was found In the slip to the south`of the ielapd, in about 12 feet of water. Stanley. NoTEs.—Mr John Baird, Blenheim, Kent 00.,,has been visiting hiss friends and relatives in Stanley during the past week; on Tuesday Sno, and Peter Baird wheeled to•Oranbrook, Grey, on a visit to R. $aird, teacher, Auburn .J, NICHOLSON, manufacturer of and dealer In Light and Heavy Harness, (a specialty) Whips, Valises, Combs, Brushes, Robes and Horse Trimmings. ACCIDENT.—Messrs R. Jones, Jos. McMillan' and M. Slottert were com- ing from Goderich last Sunday night about 10 p.m., on their bikes, when they overtook Rey. R. Henderson on the road. Mr Jcnes' wheel str uck Mr Henderson's buggy wheel, ernashing the handle bars and tires; bis chest struck the buggy wheel, inflicting a wound and knocking him unconscious fora while. Mr McMillan's bike struck the buggy wheel, throwing him up on the buggy top; he carne off safe, but his wheel was smashed. Mr Slottert came off safe, both he and his bike. CHURCH NOTES. — Rev, Mr Mill - yard preached in the Methodist church Sunday morning, from Phil. 3, 13-14; he gave a grand discourse, which was highly appreciated. Last Sunday ev- errng there was a Harvest Home ser- vice held in St. Mark's chureh; Rev. Mr Mills conducted the service, preach- ing a very appropriate sermon for the occasion from Jets 8, 20. Rev. Mr Gensmer leaves Saturday to go to Con- ference in Maine. There was a goof turn out at the Harvest Home service in the Lutheran church on Sund ty morning. NOTES.—Harry Marsh, of the De- troit Hygeia Filter Company, former- iy of Clinton, spent this week under the parental roof for the benefit of his health. There is to he a temperance meeting held in the Temperance hall next Tuesday night; Rev. Mr Hamil- ton, Rev. Mr Andrews and Mr J Mc- Millan, M.P., are the lecturers. Mr S. Rowed, of London, is the guest of Mr S. Caldwell at present. Mr D. Ross is the guest of his brother, Dr. H. H. Ross, at present. Miss Ella Ross took a trip down to Brucefield on her bike last Monday. Mr Geo. Beadle, jr., of Donneybrook, has moved into Mr C.A. Howson's house. Quite a number from around here took in London Fair. Mr J. Young is putting an ad- dition to his house, The bridge men have been off work again on account of lack of cement. Mr Thos. Hamilton and Dr. Ross were at Wingham last Saturday; the doctor sold a horse and Mr Hamilton bought one. Dr. May, of Toronto, gave a lecture in the Tem- perance ball last Tuesday evening, which was instructive. Nile. CHURCH.—Mrs (Rev.) R. H. Hall took the service last Sunday morning; the pastor preached in the evening. The subject on Tuesday evening at the League was "Lessons from the life of David." A very interesting and profit- able diseassiori was given. There will be a Single People's meeting in connec- tion with our Epworth League on Tues- day evening, Sept_ 27. A choice pro- gramme is bring prepared, consisting of speecliee, recitations, singing, etc. Everybody come and welcome. SURPRISE PARTY, On Monday even- ing the members of Mr Wm. Bailie's class inet at his home and presented a kindly worded address, which speaks for itself : DEAR TEACHER.—We, the members of your Sunday School class, take this opportunity of expressing our sympathy with you in your prolonged affliction. We have been deeply pained in hearing of your accident, and your tedious confinement and suffering. We have missed you much in our Sabbath School, We have learned to appreciate in your ab- sence, as never before, the interestin us and our class. We trust that ere long you will again be with us to renew the relations which have been so helpful tows in the past. May God abundantly bless you and make you a blessing is our sincere prayer now and ever. Signed on behalf of the class — • ANNIE GRL'MMETT BERTIE SMITH ETTA MCILLI AIN. Mr Bailie, though completely taken by surprise, feelingly replied. NOTES.—The cycling club picniced at the lake on Saturday of last week. Messrs. W. Jackman, A. Morris and R. Mclllwain took in London Fair last •week. Mr and Mrs Chas. Girvin are expected home this week; they have been enjoying a holiday trip. Miss M. MI Pentland returns to her home this week, after a pleasant sojourn with her sister, Mrs James Giryin. Miss Aggie Pentland, who has been visiting friends in California, returned home last week. Miss Minnie McVittie is attending God- erich Collegiate Institute. Miss Nellie Stewart is, we are pleased to state, re- coveringfrom her recent illness. Rev. R. H. all addressed a temperance meeting at Leeburn on Thursday even- ing. Mrs J. W. Powell, of Petrolia, is visiting her father, Mr Jas. W. Jack- man. Revs. C. C. Couzens and J. E. J. Millyard, of Auburn, visited friends in this village on Monday last. Bast Wawanosh. NOTES.—Mr Peterson,of Kincardine, is drilling a well for P. W. Scott this week. J. Coultes disposed of some thorobred Leceister sheep toJas. Snell, of Hullett last week. Mr and Mrs J. E. Fells returned from their honey- moon trip on Monday evening, and are now settled on their farm on the 0th con. WEDDING.—On the loth inst., at the residence of David Scott, J.P., a pretty wedding took place, it being the marri- age of his second daughter, Annie,to J. E. Fells, a prosperousfarmer of the 8th con. The ceremony took place at 12 o'clock, and was performed by Rev. Mr Hall, of Belgrave, in the presence of a large number of guests. John S. Mc- Kinnon and Miss Bella Scott acted as groomsman and bridesmaid and Mas- ter D. L. Scott and Mies Annie Baskin of Attwood, acted the part of page and maid of honor. The presents were cost- ly and numerous. The newly wedded couple left for the 4 o'clock train at Blyth amid showers of ride and good wishes for their future happiness. Kippen NOTES.—This is tete week of faire, and a good many of our sturdy farmers are coming home with smiling faces, their horses and cattle wearing red and Mire tickets. A large dance was given on Wednesday evening by Mr G, T, McKay, of con 2, Tuckeremitb; he had a bee drawing earth for his new barn In the afternoon. A i ! Favorable vocable $ Impression.. A point we try to fauorahly irnpressnpon the public mind is the superior quality of our goods, and our ability to fill $ all drug wants with hest drugs and in the regular manner. Repeating a thing convinces a pers.In to believe but we not only lead them to all believe, hut when they come ! here we do what we can to keep t hem cominglhere. To convince others we repeat that The Prescription -Drug Store is the place where Pure Drugs and good nods are e sold at right prices SYDNEY JACKSON, Graduate Druggist. Successor to Allen & Wilson. Benmiller NOTES.—Miss Mary 'Heddle, who re- turned from the States a few weeks ago, has gone to Michigan to her bro- ther Torn s; Miss Plaggie Heddle left on Tuesday last to spend the winter with her sister Sarah in Michigan.— Sandy Maedel is the proud possesser of a bouncing baby boy. The temperance people are working hard for the tem- perance cause; they had another meet- ing last night. eic Brucefield LECTURES.—The temperancelectures given last week were fairly well at- tended, but not so well as they might have been to help on the grand work. The first meeting was given by Misses Cummings and Vincent; they are two grand ladies who belong to the W. C. T. U., to which cause they have devot- ed their lives. Surely if a temperance lecture as they gave will not waken people, nothing will. This lecture was followed by another fully as good, the speaker being Dr. McDonald of Wing - ham. Owing to the rainy evening there were not as many present as/ otherwise would have been. The speak- er is a native of our neighbor hood, and spoke of the habits of our people years. ., ago, when drinking was more tolerated in our homes than now. Mr McDon- ald made his 'maiden speech on tem- perance in the oldPresbyterian church. His words were strong and forcible. but offensive to none. He blames not the hotel keeper or the poor drunkard, but the people who allow the evil to go on. The meeting closed with a few re- - marks by Rev Mr - Muir, and a hearty- vote eartyvote of thanks to the speaker and to, the chairman, Mr A. Mustard. NOTES.—J. A. Baird has returned to McGill University. where he will enter upon his 3rd year in medicine. Mises Kate Walker, of Buffalo, is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs E. Papple. Mrs McDonald, Wingham, visited last week at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Nei' Ross. Mrs Adams and Miss Jessie Jamieson have returned to D Ikota. The smaller fairs are now taking the piece of the larger ones, which have been so well attended for the last two weeks; we hope the small- er ones may he jestas well patronized. Miss Hannah Thomson, Hensall, was last Sunday the guest of the Misses Chrysler. David Foote, brother of Jno. Foote, of Bannockburn, has returned. home from the Klondike, after an ab- sence of 28 years from his old home.— MORE STORM PROTECTORS. —In ad- dition to the list previously published, Mr Senn has sold lightning rods as fol- lows:—Goderich township, W. Currie, J. Currie, S. Switzer, T. Cole', A. Can- telon, N. Rathwell. J. Middleton, J Hamilton, R. Thompson, F. Mcllveen. M. Hayes, J. Switzer. Hullett, Robt. Scott, F. Wood, W. Mair•, W. V%aite, E. Sibbons, S. Cole, W.Granger. Tuck- ersmith—W Glenn, J. Elder, A Couch. LICENSES.—On Monday the Commis sioners for West Huron, met at Inspec- tor Paisley's office, to consider the granting of a license to Dinsley's Hotel, Wingham, a census of the town show- ing that they were entitled to an addi- tional license, and the commissioners granted it accordingly. A transfer was also made from Mr Kling to Mr O'Leary, in Wingbam. After the business was transacted, the Inspector accompanied the commissioners to the station, on their way home, and as they stood talking on the platform,the train went out. and Mr McQuarrie, one of the commissioners, was left,and had to en- gage a rig and drive home. To Everybody In Huron an invitation is extended to attend onr Pli,11 Mi line�ry Opening which will be held on WF�CSGd4, during the whole day anti ev- ening, and on SATURDAY EVENINt From 8 o'clock till 10. If ye* will favor no with a call we shall be greatly pleased t1t ' show yen the vartohs styles di Hats and Bonnets that Will1311- worn during the approaoblii Fall and Whiter Beside, �li� tee • Beairer Block Clinton.