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DEATH.— News was received here
this week of the death of Wm. Patter-
son, which occurred in Detroit on Sun-
day last. Only a few weeks ago he
was in Wingham in attendance ut the
funeral of his father, the late John
Patterson. Possibly, when assisting
to bear the body of his father to its
long home, it never occurred to him
that he would so soon follow. The re-
mains were brought home for inter-
ment in the family burial plot in Blue -
vale cemetry, the funeral taking place
on Tuesday. His age was 31 years, 6
months, $ days.
FIRE.—About one a.m. on Monday,
the ringing of the fire alarm aroused
our citizens from their peaceful slum-
bers. It was soon discovered that the
livery stable owned by I. Pattison and
occupied by W. Jacklin, was on fire.
So rapidly did the fire do its work,that
almost before the alarm ceased ringing
the flames shot through the roof. The
Fire Brigade and Hook and Ladder
company were soon on the scene and
before long three streams were playing
on the building. The contiguous frame
buildings soon caught fire. The first
of these is owned by Geo. Thomson, of
Goderich, and occupied by R. MacMath
as harness shop, and the upstairs by
Mrs D. McKenzie as dwelling. The ad-
joining one is owned by John Ansley
and was occupied by J. Hessian as shop
and dwelling. The livery stable was
completely destroyed, insured in the
Mercantile for $200. W. Jacklin saved
his horses and rigs, but other contents
were destroyed, loss fully covered by
insurance. Geo. Thomson's building
is badly wrecked, insurance in the
Mercantile•$300. R. MacMath's loss is
fully covered ty insurance in the Brit-
ish America. Mr Ansley's loss on
folding is covered by insurance. Mr
sian . , • - damage to stock and
lit assurance. Mrs McKen-
zie's oss is e'ntr $1ofl: The origin of
the fire is unknown; it seems to have
begun in the hay -loft, and from its lo-
cation could not be seen until it was
about to buret through the roof.
St. Helens.
NoTEs.—Mr R. A. Miller is visiting
in Toronto at present. Mr and Miss
C. Todd spent Sabbath at Crewe. Mrs
Murdock is at present visiting in Au-
bitrn. Rev. Mr Richardson was renew-
ing acquaintances in these parts•recent-
ly and also occupied the pulpit of Cal-
vin Church on the 18th inst. Mrs Mc-
Donald, of Crewe, spent a few days
with Mrs. Te. del last week. Mr Leask
McGee, --et bast Wawanosh, passed
through the village. on Saturday last.
Miss E. Robinson, of Lucknow, has re-
turned home after spending some time
with her friend, Miss J. 0. Todd. Mr
Samuel Garten is again able to resume
his work at Mr Todd's,- which we are
pleased to note. Mr Con. Decher spent
Sunday last with friends in Auburn.
Mr Herbert Thompson wis the guest
of his aunt, Miss Curran, this week.
♦ A number from around here attended
thefuneral of Mr James Somerville,
Ex M. P„ at Lncknow last week. Mr
David Todd has returned from a visit
to friends in Michigan. Mrs Angus
McDonald has returned from Guelph,
where she bas been visiting a brother,
who was ill; very much sympathy is
extended to Mrs McDonald in her re-
cent bereavements, having lost a bro-
and sister by death within three weeks
of each other. Mr Isaac Salkeld, of
Goderich, was the guest of his sister,
Mrs Miller, last week. Miss Belle Mc-
Crostie has gone to Goderich to keep
house for her brother-in-law, Rev. Jas.
Pritchard, who has retired from the
ministry and settled in that town. Rev.
:Sr M. Whaley visited his friend Rev.
Mr Budge, of Mandaumin, last week.
John M. Climie, aged 65 years, a promi-
nent Listowel citizen, is dead.
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 up-to-date. A visit to our
store will convince you that we carry
nc ahelf worn goods. Thie week we
are Warming some very pretty things
in
Japanese China and
Glassware
�1!► cone Sting of salad bowls, cups and
seteeetleeterdineera, bread and butter
�i at fruit 410)100:august holders,
std:l ' • r indows n take Adok at an p ad
yon Will he oonvinoed that they are np-
to«itate geode.
'Bemimbiir WOAD! dole Agents for Miraole
Washing &impound.
A SNAP—flood Glass Tumblers,
,. 400 per doz.
OGLE COOPER a CO.
TRI), GASB GROOERY.
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L1NTON i�'
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ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor.
CLINTON, ONT., SEPTEMBER 30, 1898
AROUND THE HTJB.
What wide-a,vaks and reliable oorrteiponds
Goderich Township
SICK.—Mr John Whitely, of the 7th
con., is at present in a low state of
health. On Wednesday morning
when he arose he was seized bya fit
which prostrated him; in his fll he
made a nasty cut in his eyebrow and
was otherwise disabled.
LIBERAL MEETING.—A meeting of
the Liberal of polling subdivisions 5
and 6 will be held at the home of H.
Elford, Holmesville, at 7.30, on the
evening of Tuesday, Oct. 4, and it is
particularly desired that representa-
tives from both these divisions be pre-
sent.
IMPROVEMENT.—Mrs Jos. Whitely is
materially improving some of the out-
buildings on the farm of his tenant,
Mr Richard Chambers. He raised one
of the buildings, putting new siding
and roofing on it and is preparing to
put stables in the foundation. Mr C.
Morrish, of Saltford, has the contract.
LADIES' AID.—At a meeting of the.
Ladies' Aid Society of Zion Methodist
church, on Thursday of last week, it
was decided to hold the anniversary
services on Oct. 9th and on the follow-
ing Monday evening to have a tea -
meeting in connection with it. The
ladies of Zion will spare no means to
make this a decided success and invite
every person to come and have a good
time.
VISITORS.—Mr W. F. Blair, of PIne
River, and formerly teacher in S. S.
No. 10 of this township, was visiting
his old friends here before leaving for
the Chicago Dental College; we ex-
tend our best wishes to him. Mr R.
Taylor, of Toronto, formerly of Tay-
lor's corner, was renewing old ac-
quaintances for a couple of days Last
week. Mr 0. C. Wilson and wife of
Seaforth, paid a flying visit to the for-
mer's brother, 0. B. Wilson, Huron
road, this week, Miss Alice McCul-
lagh, accompanied by Miss Nancy
Fisher, of Colborne, spent Sunday
with her parents, Huron road.
NOTES.—Rev. Mr Shaw gave a ser -
mod in favor of prohibition, on Sun•
day last, at Cole's appointment. Wes.
Beacom paid a flying visit to some of
his friends in this vicinity. John 0.
Elliott returned from a visit in Dakota
on Friday last. Rev. Mr Millyard, of
Clinton. preached a very impressive
sermon trom John 14, 9 in Zion church
on Sunday last. which was listened to
with (narked interest by the congre-
gation. Mr Bertram Holmes, son of
John Holmes, takes a position with
his uncle in Clinton in the grain busi-
ness; the people in the vicinity of Clin-
ton will find him a young man of ex-
emplary conduct and gentlemanly de-
portment, and one who will be atten-
tive to his business in a more than
ordinary degree. Mr Chas. Whitely
started out this week with his outfit
to pack apples for Mr Dudley. The
butternut season is now at hand, and
if we are to judge by the quantities
that are being stored the people will
fatten up before spring.
DEATH OF CHARLES CRONYN. -We
stated last week that the death of
Chas. Cronyn, youngest son of P.
Or-onyn, Bayfield line, was due to
typhoid fever; this was an error, as
death was the result of an accident.
He was oiling a threshing 'machine,
while the rest ofthemen were at dinner,
and when getting down off the top he
made a jump end came in contact with
a fork handle, which ran into his
bowels. His brother, John, who was
threshing not far away, was immedi-
ately sent for, who came and took him
to Brandon Hospital, where he re-
ceived the best medical aid that could
be given; he lingered for three days
before death relieved him of his suffer-
ing. Ed. Elliott, son of Wm. Elliott,
who was working at the same place,
accompanied the remains home. The
body was expected on Saturday night,
but it only got as far as London and
came up on the ten train, Monday, the
funeral taking place from Clinton
station to the R. C. cemetery, Hullett,
a very large number of friends show-
ing their sympathy by attending.
Srucefield
NOTES.—Invitations are nut for the
marriage of Miss Maggie Burdge on
Oct. 5th; both are popular young peo-
ple of our neighborhood. Miss Jennie
Bell returned last week from visiting
relatives near Sarnia. Rey. Mr Muir
preached two splendid temperance
sermons on Sabbath last; if his congre-
gation
does not voteright the fault
ill not lie at his door.Mrs Murray
and Mrs Bryant, London, who attend-
ed the funeral of their father, Mr John
McGowan, returned home on Satur•
fitly 11st. Mr G. Graham and Mr G.
Turner have returned from the Old
Country. The Mission Bend held its
closing meeting on Saturday last; Mies
Maggie Burdge had charge of it dur-
ing the summer.
Stanley.
NOTES.—Mr A. McDougal has re-
turned to resume his studies in McGill
College, Montreal. Mrs John Chap-
man is visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs Young, Minto. Mrs Pear-
son left last week to attend the mar-
riage of her brother, Mr Alex. Mc-
Ewen, of Cleveland, to a lady of that
city; Mr McEwen has many friends
here who join in good wishing for
himself and bride.
Cornecate—Stanley council met on
Monday, Sept. 26th. All the members
were -ppresent. Mrs H. Mc0ourt was
paid $5 on account of injuries sustain-
ed in an accident on London road. The
collector's bond was aceepted,and a by-
law passed confirming his appointment.
The following accounts were paidr—A.
Foster for work on Parr Line north,
81.92; f J. McKenna, services as engin-
eer on Parson's drain, $12; J. Watson,
planks $29.40; J. T, Cairns, for Court of
Revision on Voters' List, $10. Council
meets again on Monday, Nov.28, at one
o'clock. J. T. CAIRNS, Clerk.
THE NEw ERA GIVES THE HOME NieWs
Auburn
J. NICHOLSON, manufacturer of and dealer
nts end worthyot recording for publication. in Light and Heavy Harness. (a specialty)
Whips, Valises, Combs, Brushes, Itches and
Horse Trimmings.
Londesboro
PERSONAL.—The Morden Chronicle
thus speaks of our jovial townsman: -
"Mr John Lasham, of Londesboro,
Ont., who has been financially connect-
ed with Southern Manitoba from early
days, spent a couple of days in Morden
last week, calling on a number of old
friends. About 16 years ago, Mr Las -
ham and the editor of the Chronicle
made a trip to Ontario together."
COURT OF 'REVISION.—The Court of
Revision was held before his honor
Judge Masson on Saturday, It was
the best attended that was ever held
here. The Liberals put on about 16
and the Conservatives about 15 names.
After the court was closed and the
Judge had dinner, he surprised the
people by opening two boxes and let-
ting out six pigeons. These circled
round for quite a while and every
time making a little towards Goderich,
and finally went out of sight that way.
TEMPERANCE RALLY.—The meeting
held on Friday evening last was very
successful, much enthusiasm being
shown by all present. The addressee
of Revs. Andrews and Hamilton were
much appreciated, both of the afore
mentioned gentlemen being_ very
practical in their remarks. Mr Mc-
Millan was often interrupted by the
hearty applausecaused by his remarks;
he confined himself chiefly to the duty
of the individual on the prohibition
question, incidentally dealing with the
ten reasons against prohibition. Miss
Steinbach's rending of several solos
met with the heartest approval. This
is the second time this young lady has
sung here, and each time she has met
a very hearty welcome. We hope we
may again have the pleasure of listen-
ing to her here. The union choir de-
serve credit for the manner in which
they performed their duty. The
thanks of the meeting are due Mr A.
Woodman for his excellent services as
chairman.
CHURCH. — On Sunday Rey. Mr
Stewart, Clinton, preached an excel-
lent sermon on Prohibition in the
Piesbyterian church here; if Principal
Grant or Gold win Smith had heard it,
we think they would have changed
tLeir views on the question. ' Rev. Mr
Andrews preached to the League on
Sunday evening, basing his remarks
on Luke 21: 34-36: hedealt very forcibly
with the liquor question, commanding
the attention of a large congregation,
among which were noticed several
strangers. The Christian Endeavor
meeting, on Sunday evening, was
taken charge of by Mrs W. L. Cui-
mette, who rendered a very pract ical
paper on "Whitt is true success." The
League service, on Monday evenin',
took the form of a Temperance meet -
ting, the topic being taken by Miss
Kirke, who had prepared a very prac-
tical paper, setting forth what is in-
volved by success in the temperance
cause; a number of the juniors were
present and took part in the meeting;
a chorus was rendered by a number of
the members, which considerably en-
livened the evening's proceedings; why
not have a League choir, which could
be depended upon at all 1 irnes? the
meeting_next week is in the hands of
Mr A. Woodman.
NOTES.—Miss Janet Hood takes in
the G.T.R. excursion to Saginaw, go-
ing Friday morning. Large quantities
of apples are being delivered at the
station; the pvice for winter- fruit has
taken quite aump up, some getting
as high as $1 75,abut 51.50 is regular.
Commercial travellers were very num-
erous this. week, and along with tbe
crowd was the noted tramp—George
the hatter; he was in his usual state,
he does not improve with age and ex-
perience. Last week Mr J. J. Walker
left here to resume his studies at the
Medical School in Toronto. Saturday
morning Mr R. J. Bell left for Toronto
to attend the University; he will likely
study law. Mr Leonard Whitely goes
this week to the city to study medi•
cine. Mr John L. Howson, wife and
child go from here this week to the
Son to try his fortune there. The
creamery butter has been sold at a
good figure; pay sheet will be ready
early next week. Master Willie Lyon
is this week on the sick list. Mr Fair
was off work a day last week through
illness. Miss Elva Adams has return-
ed from a short visit to Seaforth. Mr
ereo. Snell has resumed work at his
sho .
M�R EDITOR.—I see in last week's
Londesboro news an article headed
"Gas Machine," and that the general
opinion was that the committee made
a mistake in choosing the machine
they did. I think the committee was
wise in choosing the machine they did,
as they knew they were dealing with
an honorable and reliable firm. The
party is mistaken when he stated the
machine chosen was the cheapest.
We understand they haveloneinClinton
in Mr Milne's hotel, which gives the
hest of satisfaction; any person is wel-
come to call ori Mr Milne, and he will
be only too glad to show them the
machine and give his experience in
connection with it. The machine they
purpose putting in our church, I un-
derstand, is an improved one, and
more simple to operate, also know that
the improved machine has been iu
use over three weeks in their store
and has given the best of satisfaction;
the new machine has an attachment
for cooling the gas, also a filter to
filter the gas, which snakes it perfectly
dry and cool before it goes to the burr -
era. I believe in encouraging home
manufactures if one can do as well. I
made it my business to examine a
number of machines at the Toronto
exhibition and I consider Mr Densted's
has improvements that no other ma-
chine has. Yours truly, FRIEND.
Hay
DEATH. --On the 17th, Miss Minnie
Logan after a lingering illness of con-
sumption, was laidpeacefully
a in
Baird's cemetery*. Manyfiends and
acquaintances followed the remains to
their last resting place. While Min-
nie was a child her mother was taken
from her by death.
Cun ca.—Rev.John Young.of Ham-
ilton, took the service in Knox church
last Sunday morning. M Joynt, of St.
Helens, preached a grand temperance
sermon on Sunday evening from Matt.
25:10; it was a grand discourse and was
highly appreciated by all, There was
a magic lantern entertainment held in
Knox church last Monday evening by
Rev. J. Young; the proceeds were $15
in aid of the Sabbath School.
ACCIDENTS.—Last Monday morning
as the Lon lesboro cream man entered
Mi A. T. McDonald's gate there were
two pigs on the road, which frightened
the horse; it ran away through the
fields to the bush upsetting the wagon
and spilling the cream and breaking
the harness and shafts, damage about
$20. Mr John Clark, sr., Donnybrook,
was down to see his brother, who is
sick; while on his way home in the
dark, the horse took fright at a pig on
the road,backed the rig into the ditch
breaking the harness, then the horse
kicked Mr Clark, breaking his arm. —
This ought to be a lesson to people
letting their pigs run the road, which
is against the law.
NOTES.—The Rev. Mr McMillan was
renewing scquaintances in Auburn
last week. Mr 0. Deckert. of St. Hel-
ens, was theuest of his uncle, 0: Hel-
wig, last Sunday. Mrs C. A. Howson
has engaged Miss.B.Farrow, Goderich,
as her milliner for this season. Mrs
Bond is visiting at her father's, Mr 0.
Helwig. Mrs J. Hunkin and family
returned home last week, after spend-
ing a few weeks at her uncle's in Hul-
lett. Miss Coad, of Blyth,is the guest
of Miss A. Sturdy at present. Don't
forget the millinery opening at Mrs C.
A. Howson's next Tuesday, Oct.4;there
will be a full supply of all the latest
novelties of millinery of the season. —
There was a temperance rally in the
temperance hall last Tuesday evening.
The New Bra Heads the List
"Type and Press" is a Printer's
Trade Journal published at Toron-
to. In the September issue, the
editor says that in a comparison of
sixteen country weeklies, (and he
personally stated that he took what
he considered the best local papers
in Ontario) he found by actual
measurement that the Clinton NEw
ERA gives more local and district
news than any other paper, and he
places the NEW ERA at the head of
the list.
Senmilller
INVESTING.—Mr W. W. Fisher has
secured a very fast pacer from A. W.
Wilson, of Holmesville. There is
speed in the animal, and we hope to
see it carrying off a good share of the
prizes at the local fairs.
A GOOD BUYER.—Mr Nathan Johns,
our genial deputy -reeve. has been buy-
ing apples all fall for Elliott & Mitch-
ell, and has secured a good share of the
fruit. He is well known and is a good
buyer. His "gangs" are busy at work,
and will be for some weeks to come.
GOOD ANIMALS.—Messrs William,
Aaron, and W. W. Fisher are taking
in the fairs with their stock. They
have already visited, London, Clinton,
Seaforth and Goderich, and have suc-
ceeded in taking a large number of
prizes. While in London they sold
some of their stock at a good figure,
NOTES.—Mr Clarence Walters and
wife left on Monday, the 19th, to drive
to Collingwood to visit his brother Ed.
Mrs WardGledhill sports a wheel now;
Ward invested in it while away in To-
ronto, Miss Rowden, who has been
visiting her uncle on con. 4 for some
time, returned to her home in Goderich
To wnship.
BIG ORCHARD.—Mr Richard Jewell's
well known orchard has a fair crop this
year, and he will "be kept busy handling
the fruit tor some time. He has in•
vested in some sort of apple -picking
apparatus, with which, it is claimed,
one man can pick as many apples as
ten ordinarily. Certainly he needs
some kind of machine like that.
IMPROVEMENTS.—The Maitland con-
cession is beginning to assume an ap-
pearance that does the people that live
there,reat credit. Mr Joshua Allen
has added a verandah to each side of
his kitchen, and is also fixing up the
front. The addition to Mr Stevens'
house is certainly a great improvement,
and he has now one of the neatest
houses on the line. Hr Henry Young
is fixing up the house that he move
across the road from his other farm.
Taken altogether the Maitlapid is a
beautiful line.
BENEFITS OF BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES.
—Probably in no village the size of
Benmiller are there ( so many benevo-
lent societies with so Large a member-
ship as are to be found here. The Ca-
nadian Order of Foresters alone has
nearly ninety members. The sick ben-
efit fund is a great drawing card, and
the list of sick given below are all
drawing from one or other of the funds.
Meseta Illaedel, Fisher, Oke and War-
ner are all members of the C. 0. F.,
and S. Butts of the Sons of England;
D. Warner and Chas. Oke are mem-
bers of the latter society as well,
MUSICAL..—Benmiller is seldom, if
ever, behind in anything. Although
but a comparatively small place, she
tries to keep up with the times, and at
the present instance is devoting a good
deal of attention to the department of
music. Years ago, when J. Miller used
to be here, the village boasted a brass
band. The members, however, either
got married or sought fresh flelds and
pastures new, and they disbanded.
About a year ago Mr Geo, Stewart
formed the nucleus of another musical
$1 a yorte In advance $1.50 when not so paid
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organization which has been growing,
and growing rapidly. until to -day we
have in our midst the Benmiller Or-
chestra, of which Benmiller and vicin-
ity are particularly proud. The mem-
bers have again commenced practice
for the winter months, and will once
more appear in public. Their first ap-
pearance will be in Dungannon the
night of the show there.
THE Sicx.—Mr Paul Maedel, who
was severely injured by falling down a
silo, is still very low. Mrs B. Jew-
ell, sr,, is at present under the doctor's
care; we hope to hear of her recovery
soon. Mr has. Oke is now fairly on
the road to recovery;be has had a hard
time of it. Mr Chas. Fisher is laid up
with erysipelas in his band. While
Mr Samuel Butts was descending a
ladder, by some means or other it
turned, and be was thrown upon his
side; the shock tore the lining away
from his ribs, and he finds it very pain-
ful and awkward to move around now.
Miss Kate Jewell and David Warner
were united in matrimony on Wednes-
day last, in Goderich; they came and
spent a few days with Mr and Mrs
Jwell, then the young man went to
town, where he was taken ill with
typhoid fever; we hope to soon see
him out again.
Holmesville
POSTPONEMENT.—The teameeting, as
announced in last week's issue, has
been postponed. We do not know
why this should be, as Holmesville
generally has a first class tea.
SPECIAL SERVICES.—On Wednesday
evening a special service was held in
the Methodist church to commorate
the birth of the late Mies Willard.
Several addresses were given and also
special music for the occasion.
VISITING.—Mr and Mrs T.C. Pickard
returned on Wednesday from a week's
visit to Blyth, Atwood, Milverton,
Mitchell, Kippen and Exeter. Mrs 3.
Jervis returned on Wednesday even-
ing from her brother's, Rev. G. W.
Andrews, of Fullerton, Mr R. W.
McKenzie and wife, of Goderich, spent
Thursday at the latter's mother, Mrs
Holmes.
MONUMENT PROVIDED FOR.—A short
time ago John Jenkins, of Chicago, (a
brother of the late Wm, Jenkins, of
the Huron road,) died in California,
leaving a large estate. His father and
mother were buried in Holmesville
cemetery, and one of the provisions of
his will was that the sum of $10,000
was to be expended in the erection of
a monument to. their memory. This
sum should furnish a very handsome
and elaborate monument.
CHURCH.—Special Harvest Thanks-
Jiving services will be held in St.
ohn's church on Sunday afternoon
next at 3.30 p.m.; Rev. Rural Dean
Hodgins, of Seafortb, will preach and
the choir of St. Paul's church, Clinton,
will render the music. A grand Har-
vest Home dinner and concert will be
held in connection with St. John's
church on Tuesday evening next, Oct.
4th, Dinner—fowl, meats, etc., will
be served from six to eight at the
residence of Mrs Mulholland, and the
concert, beginning at 8 o'clock, will be
given in Wilson's hall. Good talent
from Goderich, Summerhill, Clinton
and Bayfield will be on hand. Reeve
Connolly willoccupy the chair.
COMMENCEMENT DAY AT CLINTON.—
A goodly number from here purpose
attending the .Commencement exer-
cises of Clinton Collegiate to -day
(Friday). Several from here will also
be presented with their certificates in
the evening, among thein being I. C,
Pickard, J. Badour and Mies Lucy
Andrews, formerly of here, We con-
gratulate the above students, and may
success attend them in future as it has
in the past. We might quote the
name of J. Badour as an instance of
what Holmesville can do. In 1896 he
passed the Entrance; in 1897 he passed
the Public School Leaving, the highest
of all that tried at Clinton, and if we
mistake not in East Huron. He then
attended Clinton Collegiate for one
year, and in that year secured a full
Primary certificate with honors, be-
sides taking up two languages. All
honor and honors to him.
NOTES.—A number from here took
in Goderich fair this week; there are
severaf exhibitors in the vicinity. A
special prayer meeting was held at the
parsonage on Thursday from 10 to 11.
Mr A. McFarlane was in Brucefleld on
Saturday. Mr W. B. Forster purposes
erecting a silo. Mrs W. Leonard re•
turned home from visiting friends in
Bright on Tuesday. Miss V. Talbot
spent Saturday and Sunday at T.
Murch's, London road. A goodly
number intend taking in Mr Powell
entertainment on Friday night. Thee
R. T. of T. met on Monday night; E.
Pickard was appointed scrutineer for
the hall and L. Tebbutt for Elford's.
DEATH.—The Stratford Herald thus
alludes to a former resident:—"A pio-
neer of over sixty years in Canada died
at his home in Atwood last Friday ev-
ening, in the person of Samuel Fear,
father of Rev. E. A. Fear, pastor of
the Methodist churches in the Elma
district, aged 72 years. The deceased
was a sturdy Canadian, having spent
about 63 years in his adoeted country,
during forty-four of which he was a
local pi`eacher in connection with the
Methodist denomination. Mr Fear
was born in Somersetshire, England,
and came to America with his parents
at the tender age of eight years. The
family spent a year in New York and
then removed to Canada, settling at
Guelph, Where the stibject of this brief �
sketch spent his boyhood days, and at
the age of 15 moved to the township
of Woolwich, near Elmira, where be
engaged in farming and resided there
continuously until he Was 50 years
old. Retiring from farm life he then
spent a couple of years in Elmira, and
from there Went to Brussels, where he
sent twelve years.• He afterwards re-
sided in Goderich and Hoimesvllle for
short periodst and in Milverton for
three years, removing to Atwood last
July. Mr Pear was a Reformer in
politics, but was very liberal minded
In all things, Mr rear's death makes
1
the third head of as many generations
that have passed away within the last
fourteen months. the grandfather,
father and son, and ail bearing the
name of Samuel."
Nile.
A GOOD IDEA.—The president of the
E. L. withdrew the Thursday night
cottage prayer meeting this week, and
inseead announced for a prohibition
prayermeeting in the church on Wed-
nesday night. May the enthusiasm
there manifested work itself into the
form of favorable ballots.
ENTERTAINMENT. — The Methodist
church was well filled on Tuesday ev-
ening by people who came to hear and
see how the young members of our
League would acquit themselves, Need-
less to say, all were satisfied. The pro-
gram consisted of choruses, trios, quar•
tettes, recitations, and in addition a
temperance address by the pastor,
which all present enjoyed very much.
AND YET AGAIN,- In a recent issue
cf the NEW ERA it was stated that Mr
W. B. Thompson had succeeded in
carrying off the red ticket with his
cheese at Toronto. This victory he has
supplemented with another and great-
er. In London Great Western Fair his
colored captured 1st place, end his
white eheese 2nd. The cash value of
his premiums at the two fairs amount-
ed well up to 5100. Honor to whom
honor is dr.e.
NOTES.—Miss Jean Dickson, of Gode-
rich, is spending a month with her
friend, Miss Mabel Bailie. Miss Purdie,
of Detroit, is visiting at her uncle's, Mr
D. Mcllwain, sr. J. Dustow, sr., has
'returned after enjoyinga holiday trip
through England; he ooks well. Mr
T. Shepherd and Miss Shepherd, Clin-
tc.n, visited the former's brother,,Mr J.
Shepherd, recently. Miss Maggie Pat-
ton, who spent the summer at A. Mc-
!twain's, returned to her borne last
week; from there, we believe, she in-
tends going to Chicago, where she has
secured a situation.
Porters Hill.
NOTES.—The District meeting of the
I, 0. G. T. will be held at Porters Hill
on Tuesday, Oct. 1I, the business to
be transacted during the day, and au
entertainment at night. Mr and Mrs
Ivison, of Kippen, spent a couple of
days at E C. Potter's this week. Miss
Florence McDonald is in Clinton learn-
ing dressmaking. Mr and Mrs 0. W.
Potter spent Sunday at Kippen. Mr
John Blair, who has been on the sick
list, is quite strong again. Mr E. C.
Potter is still in very poor health.
Belgrave
NOTES.—For Sundays, Oct. 2, 9 and
16 service in the Methodist church will
be held at 2 p.m. instead of 7 p,rn. The
ladies of tbe Presbyterian church were
disappointed at the rainy day for their
social, the receipts were $15. Thurs-
day and Friday are our Show days.
Seaforth
DID NOT PLAY.—The date of the se-
cond game of lacrosse between Strat-
ford and Seaforth, ordered by the C.
L. A. Judiciary Committee, had been
fixed for Wednesday, Sept. 28; for
some unknown reason Seaforth declin-
ed to play. Mitchell and Stratford are
now, therefore, tied for the champion-
ship.
Hayfield
The law office Of Messrs Scott & McKenzie
here, will be open daily from Thursday, Sept,
15th, until further notice.
HMiSS MARTIN has received a part of her
stock of Fall Hate. Announcement of Fall
Millinery Opening will be made later.
NOTES,—Rev Jas. Hamilton visited
the manse this week. Mrs Graham is
gone on a trip to Hamilton and Toron-
to to visit friends. Jno. Davidson's
baby died last Tuesday, and was bur-
ied on Wednesday in Bayfield ceme-
tery; it was about six months of age.—
Church chimes
Capt. Keeler, who has been spending
I. few days at his home in Windsor, re-
turned to town Thursday.
The regular monthly fellowship
meeting will be held in both Me,,hodist
churches next Sunday morning.
*The choir of St. Peter's church,Gode-
rich,will sing at St. Joseph's, here,next
Sunday, both morning and evening.
Rev, R. A. Burton, Varna, and Rev.
W. W. Leech, Whitechurch, exchang-
ed pulpits last Sunday; both were wel-
comed by their former parishioners.
Rev. Colin Fletcher, Thames road,
near Exeter, has not been able to take
hie regular pulpit work for some
week', and we regret that he is very
The opening service of Alma church
will be held on Oct. 9th, 11 a.m., when
Rev. B. Clement will preach. All our
friends are cordially invited to enjoy
this service with us.
On Thursday evening of last week
the Christian Endeavor Society of Wil-
lis church were entertained by the En-
deavorers of Knox church, Goderich,
when they spent a very enjoyable ev-
ening.
Rev. A. Cuningham, of Kincardine
Methodist church, is in delicate health
at present and is over at Clifton
Springs, N. Y. recuperating. His
pulpit last Sunday was occupied by
Mrs,Pentland, of Ripley.
Rev. Mr Murray, the esteemed pas-
tor of Kincardine Presbyterian church,
passed through Clinton on Monday,
accompanied by Mrs Murray, en route
St. Paul, where he
will spent a
for 1?
short holiday with his son.
There was a good attendance at the
monthly business meeting of Willis C.
E. on Wednesday evening, when the
election of officers took place as follows:
Pres., Miss Wilson;Viee Prose Miss A.
Taylor;Sea, Miss Annie Beattie;Treas.,
I Miss M. Murray; organists, Misses B.
Aitkens and L. Lindsay'. Miss Kate
I Acheson was appointed to take the Bi-
ble study for the next meeting.
4
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Dangerous
Drugs . .
as opium, label's and oanabie
indica are frequently the active in-
gredients of cough medicines. They
are added to make many nostrums
sell, be:ause they quiet the cough,
and the patients think they are bet-
ter, but they are being drugged.
Dr. Dock's
Balsam
Of Wild eherry Bark
contains nothing injurious. It is a
eafe remedy, even for children. It
does not constipate. It leaves no
unpleasant after effects. It does not
only quiet the cough—IT CURBS
If it don't it costs nothing.
25c a Bottle, from us only.
SYDNEY JACKSON,
Graduate Druggist.
Successor to Allen & Wilson.
ori u rch.
Staff Capt. Philips, of London, will
lead the meetings at the Salvation:.
Army, Saturday night and Sunday,
Oct. 1st and 2nd.
A meeting of the Local Union will be
held iu Rattenbury St. church, on the
evening of Oct. 7th, to be addressed by
Miss Wiggins, of Toronto.
Remember the Harvestl3ome dinner
to be given in OntarioSt.church,Thurs'-.
day, Oct. Oth. Tea will be served from.,;
6 to 8. Music by the choir and S.
children.'
The Rattenbury St. Epworth League
was well attended Tuesday evening,
when the Book of Haggai was given as
a Bible study by Victor French. Th
next meeting will be consecration and
business, to be held next Monday ev-
ening.
Huron county has three editors,
who, when occasion calla for it, can 111L
the pulpit with acceptance. These are:
Mr Robert Holmes, of the Clinton
NEW ERA; Mr W. H. Kerr, of the
Brussels Post, and Mr Theo. Hall, of
the Wingham Advance.—Blyth Stan: `,
dard. [It would afford us consider-
able pleasure if the balance of the
crowd would get into the same boat.)
The churches are looking hopefully
Forward to the contemplated visit of
Crossley and Hunter on the 9th of
October, and are completing alt neces- •
sary arrangements for what it is ex-
pected will be a series of meetings that
will do much good. Our good Baptist:•'
friends have joined in with the other
churches in these services, a fact we
overlooked in our reference to the
matter last week.
The social evening in Ontario St.
Methodist church Epworth League, ort •k
Monday evening last, was attended by !;
about 120 members of the League and
invited guests. Devotional services-
were conducted by the pastor, Miss
Maude Wiltse occupied the chair, and
presented a short and interesting lit-
er ary and musical program.. Refresh-
ments were served, and an hour o
pleasant social intercourse bought the
pleasant gathering to a close.
The annual meeting of the Rotten -
bury St. Auxiliary of the W.M.S. was
held on Thursday, Sept. 15th, at which
the following officers were elected for
the following year:— Pres., Mrs Wm.
Harland; lst vice, Mrs P;rttisop, 2nd -
vice, Mrs Shannon; Rec. Sec., Mrs W.
N. Manning; Cor. Sec.. Mrs IJ Foster;
Treas., Mrs J Hodgens;Executive Com.,
Mrs Cottle, Miss Rumball and Mrs Mc -
Math. .Mrs Bean and Mrs Footer. were
appointed delegates to the Branch
meeting to be held in Goderich.
W.C,T.U.—The ladies of the W.,C.T.
U. held their annual tea in the lecture
room of Rattenbury St. church last"
Tuesday afternoon. A large number.. '
of visitors were entertained. Mr'see•--
Crich, who bas been president for Oct
last three years, and who has periiorme
ed her duty faithfully and Well, pre- .
sided in the chair Mrs Rev. Stewart
gave the scripture lesson, the 34th
Psalm. Mrs Crich addressed the meet-
ing. The Misses Goodwin gave a
duet; Mrs Elford, of Holmesville;
gave a talk on "Woman's duties;" Mrs
Chown gave a solo "Spare my by;"
Miss Goodwin gave a recitation, ante< -`r
after singing a chorus they sat dower`
to a sumptuous r epast prepared by the
ladies of the W.C.T.U,
Pall Pairs
East Wawanosh, Belgrave, Sept. 29.30.
Morris, Blyth, O,;tober4.5.
Bayfield, Oct. 6th and 7th.
East Huron, Brussels, October 6-7.
Fall
Millinerq�
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See the latest in Walking Hate
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