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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-09-30, Page 1OMtYYWwWWk Just One Way to do watch repairing and that is to do it rigbt— ... Our Way We promise you it will be lasting and satisfao- tory if we do it, We orowd all our knowledge and experience into every job we do. We try to please you — give you good work and charge reasonable for our ser- vices. Let me have your repair work. We are leaders in our line. P. B. Crews Jeweler & Expert Watch Repairer Wingham. 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. h paid for BMW And Begs. Pilon 23 L1NTON i�' EW 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 14•44 .0.1•••••451, 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 4 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� Have you seen the newest Hats for fall? If not, we will be pleased to show you the latest styles in HATS and TRIMMINGS ... See the latest in Walking Hate and Sailors, also our Trimmed Hats at $2, $2.25 and $t.511 We have also a new assortment of Linen Embroidery Handkerchiefs Call and see them—the prettiest lb 'be' found in the trade. It you here net •e i. our Baby's Goode, see theca before b elsewhere. We have the newest, in tt Bertin and Bootees, s Bonnets, , Bon l; Coate. We will be pleased to have yd altlit and see them, whether yon buy or act,.. ' s.:,J4i Mii: M&1 & Beaver= Block, &lintots.. J .,y