The Blyth Standard, 1903-06-04, Page 5Farmers and Others
We would say that we are in the
market for any quantity of Butter and
!Eggs for which the highest price will
be td in cash.
Butter Tubs and Boxes for sale at
manufacturer's prices.
A quantity of Timothy Seed for sale
,cheap. Store to rent.
Sell for Dash and buy for milt is the
.beat way to do.
Remember the old stand.
MOMILLiiN & CO.
Dins*street • Blyth
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NEW STORE
We have junt received and
opened up a choice line of
LADIES' WHITEWEAR
forsurpmer. It will he to veer
ad,vagtage to examine our linos
before pqerchasigg.
Our, (Groceries are fresh awl
sold et most reasonable prices.
Also all kinds of Carden end
Field Seeds.
GOLDEN,
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TOWN TOPICS.
—Mr. John Wilford was in Hensel]
genTueeda '.
—Rev, John Holmes is attending the
London conference in 11'Ingham this
tweek.
—Mrs. 8. Graney, of St. Marys, is
visiting at the home of her mother,
Mre. Buie.
—The regular monthly sleeting of
Myth school board will be held ou Fri-
day evening of this week.
—Mr. and Mrs, A. Taylor entertained
• large number of their friends very
pleasantly on Monday evening.
—On Tuesday of this week the Van-
couver poet office commenced the des-
patch of miscellaneous mail matter to
'Yukon points, navigation being uow
open.
—Mrs. J. A. Anderson spent last
week visiting with Detroit friends.
Mies Gertie McTavish accompanied her
trout Detroit and is now visiting at the
Anderson home.
—New granolithic walks have been
laid from the street to the residences
et Mesas. Frank Metcalf and J. E.
Coombe. The walks look neat and are
< big improvement,
—Phe annual convention of the Huron
county Christian Endeavor and Sunday
lichool association will be held in St.
Andrew's church, Blyth, on 'Thursday
and Friday, June 18th turd 19th.
—An old-time baseball match will
take plane on the A qriculrural park this
(Thursday) evening at 6.80. Players
will bechosen from the residents of the
east side and west side of Queen street.
—Mr. John Quirk, the genial and
courteous London, Huron and Bruce
couductor, and Mr, Alex. Young, one
of Wingham'e leading business men,
were Blyth visitors for a short time ou
Sunday.
—The annual picnic of the Lvangeli-
•al church Sunday school, Mullett, was
held on Tuesday at Monesetung park,
eaderich. There was a good atteud-
anoe and a very enjoyable time spent
by everyone resent.
—Mr. D. Patterson, of East Wawa-
•osh county councillor for Div. No. 7
tof Hturon county council, met with a
had accident one day lest week by being
run over with it wagon He has since
been confined to his home and will not
be able to attend the June session of the
,county council.
—Mr. A. E. West, who has been in
Mr. N. B. Gerry's hardware store for
the past three years, left on Monday
for Wingham, where he has secured a
position in Messrs. A. Young & Son's
hardware store. We were sorry to see
our young friend leave Blyth, as be
WAS a htght, smart young business
mall. He has the hest wishes of many
Orlonds here for his future welfare.
—A number of counterfeit Canadian
eve -cent pieces, bearing the date of
19o1, are in circulation. One taken by
e Windsor customs broker was split
and found to be alloy plated with silver.
A coin expert pronounced it one of the
cleverest counterfeits yet made. Owing
to the small size of these coins the
counterfeit is bard to detect by weight,
and they have an almost perfect ring.
—The annual meeting of the West
Rum fatmers' institute and the West
Huron women's ineitute will be held on
Friday, June 12th, commencing at 1.80
p.m., on the lawn of Mr. R. M. Young,
of Carlow, A general invitation is ex-
tended to all to come and spend the
afternoon in a good sociable time after
the regular busi netts is transacted. Take
along your baskets and enjoy your-
selves.
,-The Toronto police are endeavoring
to find a man who is engaged in work-
ing to entirely new game in that city,
Hie operations were called to the atten-
tion of the police hy Mrs. Win. For-
ward, who lives at 201 Clinton street.
She wee tailed upon by a man who had
the appearance of a fat tiler, and who
said he had some very uice fresh butter
to sell. A wagon which he had at the
door was furl of five to lo -pound crocks,
and Mrs. Forward bought a small crock,
for wbloh she paid 90 cents. About an
hour later she found that it contained
only 6 small layer of butter, which
upon examination weighed but one
pound. The rest of the crock was filled
with water.
—Mrs. John T. Littiefair, of St.
Johns, is visiting with Blyth friends.
—Here ie a bargain—Tien STANDARD
from now to the end of the year for 00
cents,
—Mrs. Robert Kelly left last There -
day for Toronto to visit a sister who
is seriously ill.
—The annual meeting of the Huron
syno.l will be held in Bishop Cronyn
hall, London, on June 18th.
—Miss Eva Cooper has returned to
her home in Melbourne after spending
a few weeks with her sinter, Mrs. J.
Golden.
—Mr. H. V. Holmes accountant in
the Wingham branch
Hamilton, paid the Blyth agency an
official visit on Tuesday.
—Mr. Win. Jackson left this teeming
for Grey township, wlfere he has the
contract for ehiigling a
Mr. Charles McQuarrie.
-Phe town cosncil o
last meeting passed a
proving of the particip
county in the provinc'
grant.
—Rev. W. B. Heaney, secretary of
Si. Andrew's brotherho
earliest address last Sur
Trinity church, and a
afterwards to the men's
—Mr, Matthew Lockl
repteeenttltivee for Div.
county council was in
Timidity. He was en ro
to etteud the June sessio
council.
—Colborne township
carried by a majority o
Kraut a bonus of 17000
Wast Shore electric rai
to run between Gwen Sot
with a belt line through Huron county.
—The London Free P
last cuntaiued a large
London lacrosse deb
them being Mr. R. 13. Carter, eon of
Mr, and Mrs. W. A. Carter, of Blyth,
The Londou club de
'Phomas club on Saturd
to 2.
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oItheBankof
large barn for
E Seaforth at its
resolution ap-
ation of Huron
tat good roads
al, gave a very
,day evening in
bons 20 stayed
meeting,
tart, one of the
No. 7 of Hurons
the village on
lite to Gocerich
u of the county
on Saturday
f 19 6 bylaw to
to the Ontario
Iway, which is
Sound and S:uvii,
race of Monday
picture of
the
players, among
Eeated the St.
ay by a score of
—A social evening was spent at Trin-
ity munch rectory lest Friday evening.
An address and presentation was made
to Mn'. A. E. West, who left Blyth for
Wiogbtun on Monday last. He has
been a faithful end valued member of
the choir and the Youug Peoples society
and will be unlit wisi0d from both
orgenizati. na.
—A prominent young lady in Blyth
has made the valuable discovery that a
free and vigorous application in the pro-
ceed of house cleaning is it sure and
speedy cure for geutletnen suffering
f,'um la grippe. As many are afflicted
it would be an easy and inexpensive
experiment and a most convenient
Beason to test the efficacy of the young
lady's discovery.
—Rev. Dr. McLean and family left
Blyth on Tuesday morning and will be
absent five weeks. Dr. 'McLean will go
as far west as Vancouver, where he
will attend the Presbyterian general
assembly. Mrs. McLeatt went to
Finch, where she will visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. D. McVicar. Miss Kate Mc-
Lean and Mr. Donald McLean have
gone to Huntsville, where they will
visit their sister, Mrs. A. McVicar,
May they all haves pleasant holiday is
the sincere wish of their many friends
here.
—Bishop McEvay, of the London
diocese, has been denouncing three
evils of society, and, according to
his lordship, they are not authors,
croquet and ice cream. In a eermon at
Woodstock he called attention to the
three great evils influencing the people
of thin country today—drinking, swear-
ing and lying. He vigorously condemn-
ed the intemperance of today and im-
plored his hearers to join iu the good
work of preventing it as far as it lay in
their power. Tho treating system he
declared to be dieastrous to the young
men of the country. it was to be re•
gretted that the average young man of
today was not brave enough to say
"no," when first he was invited to the
bar by bad companions.
—Empire day was fittingly observed
at Blyth public, school on Friday lest.
'.l'he school building was nicely and
appropriately decorated with flags,
hunting and flowers, and presented a
very patriotic appearance. Seats for
the scholars and visitors were prettily
arrang¢r'ed on the lawn in front of the
school, 11r. A. E. Bradwin was chair-
man, and the program consisted of
songs by the 'scholars of the school and
excellent addressee hy Rev. Dr. Mc-
Lean, Rev. John Holmes, Rev. J. Ed-
tnonde, Mr. Frank Metcalf and the
chairman. 'rho songs were "Greeting
to the King," "Britieh to the Core,'
"The Red, White and Blue," "The
Flag," and "The Maple Lea4 yorever."
The scholars done exceedingly well in
their singing of these songs. There
was a good attendance of visitors but
we think the number should have been
much larger. The day was a delightful
one for such aft occasion. Principal
Bailey and his able assistants, Miss
Hamilton, Miss Kirkby and Miss Lock-
hart, are deserving of boundless praise
for the excellent manner in which they
are teaching and training the scholars
of the school, The happy proceedings
was brought to a close by all present
joining in singing God Save the King.
Bring Your Wheat
Blyth Flour Mills.
Highest Price Always Paid.
FLOUR
Pure Manitoba $2.25 per cwt.
Favorite, SUM per cwt.
1101 Feed and Chop on hand.
Chopping 40 per bag, except Peas and
Corn 5c.
0, H. BEEBE.
—Strawberries sold on the tendon
market last Saturday for 25 cents a box,
—Mr, and Mrs. D. M. Scott, of Ham-
ilton, were guests at the Commercial on
Sunday.
—Mrs. Wm. Jackson was a visitor
with Holyrood friends for several days
during the past week.
—Toronto bakers raised the price of
breed on Monday from eight to nine
cents for a three -pound loaf,
—Mrs. James Sims is in Goderich
township waiting on her sister, Mrs. J.
B. Stewart, who is seriously ill with
pneumonia.
—Rev, Walter Rigsby, of Parkhill,
a former pastor of Blyth Methodist
church, will occupy the pulpit of the
Methodist church here next Sunday.
....The Orange celebration at Blyth on
July 12th promisee to be a big event.
A large delegation of Orange brethren
from all over this section of Ontario is
expected,
—Next Sunday will be Trinity Sun-
day. The holy communion will be ad-
ministered in Trinity clinch at eight
cm, Sunday school at 9.20 cm; morn-
ing service at 11 a.m.
—The congregation of Christ church,
London, le looking for a successor to
the late Rev. J. H. Moorhouse. The
name of Rev. Wm, Lowe, of Wingham,
has Feer mentioned with favor as a
possible successor,
—Mrs. Anna Cook Hamilton, wife of
Rev, J. A. Hamilton, of Londeeboro,
died on Thursday last after a long ill-
ness frorn a tumor. She wed 44 years of
age, and leases a little girl 12 years old,
besides her husband, to mourn the lose
of loving mother and wife.
—Mrs. Ellen McLeod, sister of Mesere.
Robert and George Milne, died on Sun -
deb' at the age of 74 years. Bronchitis
was the cense of death. Her body was
taken to Elora by the 7.14 train Tues-
day morning and interment was made
in the Elora cemetery Tuesday after-
noon.
—One of the vexed questions an as-
sessor has to contend with is the age at
which a dog can be taxed. stn seine
municipalities the age is fixed. 'This
question was asked of the Municipal
World recently and the answer given
by this eminent authority was that a
dog was a dog as soon ae it was born
and liable to assessment and taxation.
—The London Methodist conference
ie being held in the Wingliam Metho-
diet clsorch this week. Tho meeting is
likely to prove one of the most interest-
ing in the history of Methodism in these
parts. The townspeople are throwing
their doors wide open to the clerical
and lay delegates, without regard to
denomination, Roman Catholics, An-
glicane, Presbyterians, Baptiste and
Congrogationahste are alike vieing with
one another in the display of hospitality.
The Methodists of Wingham expect
that their much esteemed pastor, Rev,
Biehard Hobbs, will be elected to the
presidency of the conferegoe.
—The tnueical eervice rendered by the
choir of the Blyth Methodist church on
Sunday evening was very impressive,
and was listened to by an unusually
targe congregation. It need only ho
said that the choir eatig in a manner
that reflected high credit both upon
themselves and their choirmaster, Prof.
Campbell. The singing throu shout was
uniformly musical in regard to tone,
quality, and the rendering was distin-
guished by much refinement of shading.
The vocal soloe by Mr. Norman March,
of Clinton, were rendered in an itdtnir-
able style and we can assure him a
hearty welcome and an appreciative
audience should he again come to Blyth.
An able address suitable fcr the occa-
sion, from Rev. xv., 1-2, was given by
the pastor, Rev. John Holmes.
—The annual meeting of the East
Huron Liberal association was held in
the Brussels town hall on Tuesday of
last week. The following officers were
elected :—President, Mr. R. N. Duff,
Bluevale; first vice-president, Mr, W.
M. Sinclair, Brussels; second vice-presi-
dent, Mr. M. Murdio. Meliillop; eeo'e-
tary-troaaurer, Mr, W. H. Kerr, Brus-
sels, Municipal chairmen were ap-
pointed as follows:—Howick, Alex.
McLauchliu ; Wroxeter, W. Robinson'
'l'uruberry, Alex. Kelly ; Grey, Conrad
Bernath; Brussels, J. D. Warwick;
Morrie, W. Eleton; Wingham, Rich-
ard Clegg; Blyth, James McMurchie;
Mullett, Thomas McMillan ; McKillop,
John McDowell. Resolutions were
passed approving of the policy and con-
duct of the Dominion and provincial
governments. A notice of motion was
given that the date for the annual meet-
ing ho changed to the second Tuesday
iu December, instead of the fourth
Tuesday in May, ae at present. This
motion will be considered at the next
annual meeting, Mr, W. H. Kerr,
who has been secretary -treasurer for
the past 22 yesys, was presented with
825 ae a recognition of pest services,
—The picnic tinder the auspices of
U.S.S. No. 12, Mullett and Morris, on
Friday last, was a decided success. 'Che
day was a delightful ore and the attend-
ance was very large. The program and
refreshments were given in Mr. R. J.
Brown's bush and the athletic garner
took place itt Mr. Henry Young's field
opposite. Mr, Wm. Mills, of Mullett,
presided as chairman in an abiemanner.
The program consisted of the chair -
address, and addresses by Rev,
J. Edmonds and Rev. John Holmes, of
Blyth, and Rev. C. C. Keine, of White.
church. Songs were sung by Mr. N. B.
Gerry and Mr. John Moore, of Blyth,
and the Blyth quartette, Some excel-
lent instrumental music was furnished
by the Misses Mills, of Mullett. A base-
ball match was played between sides
chosen by Mr. Win. Emigh and Mr. N.
B. Gerry, of Blvth. The Emighites
won by a scorn of 8 to 7. There was a
well contested football match between
the Blyth school team and the Bolton's
school tam% '1'he latter won by a eco
of 1 to o. There was great excitement
over a tug-of-war between sides chosen
by Mr. Henry Young and Reeve Ferris,
of Mullett, After pulling steady for
five minutes, victory went to the side
captained by Mr. Young. Tha refresh-
ments served were most excellent and
bore out the high reputation attained
long ago by the ladies of U.S.S. No. 12
for beiug good Cooke,
WALL PAPER
Largest Stock. Choicest Jesigns,
Closest Prices,
Three ere theindncomeets tee offer. Wall Paper is eery cheap this year,
and you will lie surprised how little it would cost you to brighten up vour house.
Call and sec the snape we have to offer in Window Shades and Wall Paper.
FRANK METCALFT�rF�NRAND BLYTH
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Summery Things for Hot
Weather Comfort
The men who want to look well on 'tot days should
wear furnishings widen give complete comfort, which
fit so they dont rub or chafe in the hot sun and which
are light enough to be a pleasure on a hot day.
We have things for men which will be just right for
hot weather wear.
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4. GREAT
SPECIALS
Commercial travellers know we are always
open for bargains if the goods and prices are right,
and when they have any snaps to offer we always
get the first chance to buy. Our trade is rapidly
increasing and we can handle large lines of goods
that the other fellows would not dare to touch. We
have just closed a deal for four different travellers'
samples, which are now ready for inspection.
WHITEWEAR
Two sets of travellers' samples of Ladies' Nine White -
wear in Night Dresses, Skirts, Corset Covers, Drawers, Etc.
There are some very high class goods in this lot, and such a
variety, Our apace will not allow us to describe the different
garments, suffice it to say it in the finest stock of Whitewear
we ever showed, and if you get Isere in time you can save
from 25 to 40 per cent on each purchase,
WRAPPERS and BLOUSES
A manufacturer's samples and over -slakes in Wrappers
and Blouses, in Black Mercerized Sateen, Percales and Prints.
You can buy a good Wrapper, well made, fast colors, good
value at $1.25, for 75e, and Black Sateen or Percale Waists, II
worth 50e to '5c, for 25c.
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WATERPROOF COATS
A traveller's samples of Ladies' and (Dents' Rainproof
Coats, in a great variety of styles and colors which you can
buy at 25 per cunt below regular prices,
MILLINERY
A traveller's samples of latest styles in fine American
Millinery, in untrimmed and ready-to-wear Hats. Some
special lines for the June trade, which we are offering at from
25 to 40 per cent below regular prices,
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McKinnon & Co.
Blyth.
WALL PAPER
Largest Stock. Choicest Jesigns,
Closest Prices,
Three ere theindncomeets tee offer. Wall Paper is eery cheap this year,
and you will lie surprised how little it would cost you to brighten up vour house.
Call and sec the snape we have to offer in Window Shades and Wall Paper.
FRANK METCALFT�rF�NRAND BLYTH
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Wil-
ur)i
Summery Things for Hot
Weather Comfort
The men who want to look well on 'tot days should
wear furnishings widen give complete comfort, which
fit so they dont rub or chafe in the hot sun and which
are light enough to be a pleasure on a hot day.
We have things for men which will be just right for
hot weather wear.
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