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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1897-02-12, Page 1Of Interest to" Stockmen an4 Farmers only Judging from the rurnaeroue etra as to the best thing fai.:Tallog ther lice which at this tune of the Year so prevent stock from thriving, we surmise there are others who be pleased to receive similar iofor- - • rnation. Nu merons remedies there are. two we recommend, either pare 'meet Powder or In- stant Louse Hiller. The first, if pure, is sure. The second is sure, no if attached. Our Insect Pow- der is pure, therefore sure. We know it does its work because cus- tomers say it does. That's proof enough. It costs 50c a poupd.—. Instant Louse Killer is, according to reports received of it, properly named.. Instant in name! instant - in action. Supplied in sprinkle -top packages holding aboitt a pound. From us only for 35c. ALLEN & WILSON Graduate Druggists & Opticians. .i1 our Overcoats last Saturday, we didn't ex- ect to, but we would 1e toclear out every of them this winter wee.. could. The best 11,020 Overcoats made, e best that money can uy' at anything near be prices are the kind , sell, and now we Won't think of profit on 'them, but will 1 rive you an Overcoat at a price that it would pay you o. buy even for next winter.. them if you want a dge 's ros., Clinton olbor DEATt3.—A very Saa Ieath occuFr?d 7 e here on Tuesday last. A couple ofmonths ago Mr and MreThos. Morrish, ,of Boosevain,Man., carp. down to Visit s; their old friends, and ; expected to re- turn in the course of a c'cuple of weeks. T'lleliand 'on rsMorrish took Tuesday passed icmew. Sh14 e was vi''very highly respected itdeed, and the +'7ya,funeral on Wednesday vies largely at- e 'i;tended. She was a siste .of Mr. James Stevens, who resides nea Clinton, and Mrs L. Manning, of 01nton. Two daughters and several so>s are Left. Lucknow. • 1°ii''• UDEN OEATIJ. `—Mise Clara Hamb- 0 S''. ' ate; ‘svho went to Kincar- ;., dine to spend a few days with her , Friend, Miss Sadie )frown, on Friday, died on Sunday evening at Mr Brown's ,residence. Miss IJambly was an ex - Tort and enthusiastic skater, and spent e. .an hour or two at the rink in th even- ',, ging in the enjoyment of her favorite ;, 'evastime, afterwards going hop,' with ?her friend. She retired in apparently good health. but awakened during the ; , night suffering great'pain, which con- t._ tinued all day, with the above result. i moiler death is attributed to perforation c .of the stomach. NEW LEAGDE.—Qn Thursday night 'membership of 23 active and 2 associate. The following are the staff of Officers Pres., Wm. Plunkett; Vice Pres., Mrs Jas. Gibson, jr.; Sec., Reuben Taylor;. 4 'Treas., Sidney Gibson; organis , Miss '''' Estelle Rutledge. i. NOTES.—Mrs R. J. Nicholson Brig -den, is here on a month's visit. We - - nesday evening the 3rd., saw t con - elusion of five weeks of special e tige- r listic work in Ebenezer, and t king r. .. everything inte consideration, t e re- sult is very, gratifying indeed. Miss Zirrkin left Friclayi for Port Lane ton ,4: the best wishes of many in this pad, i a,ccornpanying her. Rev Mi. Prite is !i• convalescing after the recent paniful o eration performed on his throat. John Clark,. of con 6, is at preaent visiting friends in and around Auburn. p •J. Taylor spent Sunday in Clinton. „-e days last week wit h his daughter, Mrs 6 W. Oliver. Mrs Chas. Moss returned t on Sunday from a week's visit in God - t erich. Henry Breen id at present vis- ( Ring Colborne acquaintances. Miss ened trip to Chicago, whither she Lla,' r gone for the improvement" of hei !.. health. Miss Mildred Hamilton, after ,,, a lengthy visit with her sister.) Mrs .Plunkett, returned to her home in Col- borne. David and Miss Tisdale, For - .t, dyce, were guests at Mr Clifton's one May recently. R. Robertson welt fts- c sisting his brother Wm. a few days last week. Miss A. Winzel, of Auburn has been for the jiast few weeks so - deeming amongst friends on the 4th con. Miss Eliza Scrimgeour after a llong and pleasant trip to Ki;bardine .'Thom is in Lucknow at present re- " friends, returned last week. Miss M. Inewing old acquaintances, Miss Nel- Son, of Londesboro, is the guest of her 'Sister, Mrs R. J. Rutledge. Austin Church of Goderich, is assisting his .tincles rawing wood to the county Own. essrs Smiley, of Dungannon, iare engaged with W. H. Wilson, of [Saratoga, cutting logs. Jos. Wilson, pf the 6th, is engaged making prepar- 'ations for the erection of a new house, Henry Carter and W. uarterly board of Turner's urch. Misses Annie and rter are visiting friends wnship. Mrs Peter Mc- esent very ill, but we r of 'her recovery soon. ve months' old child of /11r Mc- Of,Wawanosh, was buried on ir last from the home of Mrs ertipathy ig felt for the parents, her chile having died some time Mr E... knlee, the popular teach- irlblint at an early day,. Special Site/ are yet being held in Turner's arch, by Mr Sawyer) and are meet - he With encouraging success. • ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., FEBRUARY 12, 1897 , $1 a year in advance $1.50 when not so paid AROUND THE IHUTI3. What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication. • Goderich Township BEE.—On Wednesday of last week Mr Nixon Sturdy invited a n'rtnber of his neighbors to assist him in drawing stone to Ooderloh, where he intends to Hullett, DEATH.—Mr Adam Weir was called to London township on Wednesday, .owing to the death of a nephew. TIME TO QUIT.—It will be well for erecta house on a lot he has purchased. .I the party or.parties .who are so meddle- some with the property of S. S. No. 8, BRICK YARD.—Mr Taman is making if they desist from giving further preparations to starta brick kiln oppo trouble, by removing gates, etc. Any site St He has already a large quantity wood delivered, and, as the clay said to be of a superior quality, will, no doubt, have a big season coming summer. He has taken up residence in the rectory. .Stephen's church, Huron Road A DISTANT APPOINTMENT. — think that Goderich Township c boast of obliging officers in' its Coun as it is currently reported that Treasurer and Clerk have each gone to Wallaceburg to qualify li path -mas- ter. On their return home, it is said, however, that the Clerk was heard quietly humming "Pse gwine back to Dixie." Success to their enterprise) VISITING. — Miss Amelia McLean, 'from near Goderich, is this week a guest at the home of Mr Joseph Whit- ley. Miss M.A.Rodgers, of the Huron Road, is at present visiting friends in Ashfield. Mr Walter W.•Trewin, who has been visiting his grandparents, Mr and Mrs W. Hick, for the bast six weeks, returned to his home in Cedar Springs Kent Co., on Monday last; he had mace many friends during his so- journ here, all of whom, especially the ure Lair, sex, express regret at his depart - • of is he the his one causing any more annoyance in ways mentioned will be prosecuted ac- cording to law.—BY ORDER, NOTES.—Mise Young, daughter lel John Young, of the boundary, who has been in Manitoba for several months, has returned home. The EVe Dodsworth farm, on the base line, has en been rented to W. Longman, of Hul- cil, lett, for a term of three years; he is a the good, reliable tenant. ,. VISITORS.—Mr and Mrs Jos. Festnt and daughter Edith; who have been visiting at Mr Jos. Lyon's and other relatives here for the past few weeks, left on Monday emorning for St. Oath- erines, Niagara and other parts, before returning to their home in Qu'Appelle, N. W. T. Mr Geo. Lyon, of Clinton, is visiting friends in Hullett this week; his daughter, Mrs Haskin, who has been visiting friends in this part for the past few months, left last week for her home in Cheboygan, Mich. Miss Rose Churchill,of Mitchell, and Miss L. Churchill, of Clinton, visited friends in Hullett this week. Miss Lottie Cook, of Constance, is the guest of her friend Miss Mattie Jenkins. Miss Jennie Taylor, of Belgrave, is the gueast of her uncle, Mr Geo -Watt. DEATH OF MRS JAMES CALDWELL. ... n'irs Eliza Caldwell, • wife of Mr Jas, Caldwell, resident of Burnside Farm, Hullett,- who passed peacefu1l,"r W her long rest on Wednesday tribi.iiftlg, Jan. 27th, after a long illness, borne with Christian fortitude, although only in the prime of life, being in her 49th year. She was an old resident of this township. She was born near Guelph, at which place she lived until moving to this township'about 24 years ago. She was married80 years ago to her now bereaved husband. Beside her husband she leaves a family of 13— seven boys and six girls—to mourn her loss. All the children are at home except tthe second son, John, who is in Nebraska. The funeral on Friday af- ternoon to Burns cemetery was large- ly attended. The family have the sym- pathy of the community in the loss of a loving wife and mother. Mother, thou art gone before us, And thy saintly soul is flown, Where tears aro wiped from every eye, Where sorrow is unknown. From the burden of the flesh, And from care and sin released; Where the wicked cease from troubling ,And the weary are at rest. TEA MEETING.-001e'S Sunday school will hold a tea -meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16th, and an exceptionally good program has been arranged and a most enjoyable time is expected. The local talent Will be oly assisted by several oi aintOti'd best musicians, and also by the Tnnor League ehoir of Bay- field. Short addressses will be given by Revsa Messrs -Millyard, Clinton; Godwin, Goderich; Graham, Hayfield, and Burton, Varna. Tea will be ser- ved from 6 to 7.45; concert commences at 8 o'clock sharp. Noams.—The quarterly Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in ZionMethodist church. on Sabbath last. Inspector Tom paid his semi-annual visits to schools No. I and 2 last week. Rev Mr Godwin and Rev Mr Olivant, of Benmiller, will exchange pulpits next Sabbath afternoon. The young man, who recently did so much driv- ing around Zion has not been seen driving so much of late; however, his melodious voice is often heard hum- ming "Clara, gone to other lands," etc. Misses Annie and Charlotte Carter, of Tuckersmith, who have been visiting in this township, have returned home. Miss Rathwell, of Grey, formerly of this township, is visiting relatives here. Miss E. Switzer, who has been visitin friends at Blyth, has returned. Miss . Green, of Goderich, is visiting at her sister's, Mrs R. Hanley. Miss J. Weir is visiting at Scarboro. Miss L Townsend, who has been visiting in Colborne, has returned home. Mr and Mrs J. Stewart spent Sunday in Stan- ley. Miss Fair, of Kincardine, is visit. contemplates going ' to Rat Portage within the near future. Mrs J. Mar- shall is seriously ill. A large number of young people spent an enjcyable time at the residence ot Mr WI Per- due, last Friday evening. A number of young people from Clinton spent a very pleasant time on Tuesday even- ing at Mr R. Jenkins, con 16. One of the landmarks on the Huren road has disappeared, the cottage just on the borders of the Jenkins farm, which has been up for half a century, being partially pulled down, There are a number of bare spots on the Huron road, where a few shovelfuls of snow would much Improve the sleighing. A company of young people spent a very pleasant time on Friday evening, at the resideece of Mr Chas. $tewart, Bayfield line. Brucefield NOTEs.—Dr. Elliott, of Detroit, for- merly of our village, attended the funeval of his mother near Montreal. Miss Annie Murdock, Hensel', has started a music class in our village. Mrs James Turner has returned from visiting her mother. Mrs Jas. Swann is at p.resent in very poor health; it is the wish of her many friends that she maY soon recover her Usual health. Misses Enema and Maggie Burdge and Mr Jas. Burdge left this week to at- tend the wedding of their friend, Miss Bruce, of lora, who will be married to Mr,Watt, of that place, on the lOth of the present month. Mr and Mrs Aik- enhead entertained a few of their friends on Tuesday. Revival meetings are being conducted in the Methodist chnrch with some success. Quite a 'number from our burg attended the social at Kippen on Tuesday night; Ilippen is noted for its socials, enter- taiwnents, etc. Comments of praise are heard on all sides for the reports issned by the teachers of S. S. No. 10, Stanley. Rev. S. Acheson, of Kippen, preaohes in Union church to -day (Fri- day.) Sumncterhill Pucararimst.—The standing of the Public school for January is as follows; Oakes. Jr. 4th—M. E. Kitty, 0. Hill, J. Wright. 3rd -14 Butt, A. Lovett, L. Johnston: 2nd -0. Colbourn, G. Colbourn, L. Butt. I. 0. G. T.—The following are the orf- flcers of Summerbill lodge for the eh- n' VISITORS. — Misses Sybil Courtice and Ida Smith, who have been visiting here, returned to Clinton last Monday. Miss E ith Switzer, of Clinton Collegi- ate, spent Sunday with her friend, Edith 'Tebbutt. Rev Mr Hall and wife, of Lucknow, together with Mr James Lane, of Ashfield, are visitors at Mr A. J. Courtice's. CHEESE MEETING. — The annual meeting of the 11 olmesville Cheese Company was held on Saturday, 6th inst. ConsidPring the weather, a large number of the stockholders were pre- sent. The annual report of the direct- ors, secretary and auditors were re- ceived, showing the company to be in a flourishing condition. The stock- holders were so well pleased with the work of the past year that they elected all the old officers for another year, and tendered them a hearty vote of thanks for their past services. The auditors expressed themselyes highly pleased -with the correctness of the secretary's books, for which W. S. Lawrence, Secy, deserves great credit NOTES,—Yes, the air is full of notes, especially on Saturday evening, as a large class of chdristers respond to the baton of their popular leader, Mr Geo. Oakes. Mr Thos.Walters came pretty near losing a fine span of horses last week; the ice over which he was tra- velling gave way, and the animals were almost submerged in the water, but with the timely assistance of some neighbors, the team was brought again to terra -firms). Mr Talbot, brother•in- law of our popular cheese maker, re- turned to his home in Ilderton, last Monday. Provided the special services close, the Royal Template will meet Monday night; there is important busi- ness. Miss L. Andrews has received we beautiful presents. Mr I. Pickard s having quite a snap now, driving he girls into Clinton. We hear that he Londesboro singing class intend isiting us; they will be rnade welcome.. CHURCH.—One of the most success ul quarterly services held here for onretirne took place on Sunday last; he church was well filled, and Mr Andrews preached an excellent ser- rnon,containing many up-todate ideas, which proved that he has no pessimis- ic ideas with retgard to the world's dvancement. The quarterly board poet on Monday evening, and the.,11- ances of the circuit were seen to be ery encouraging, being considerably n advance of last year. The board aye the pastor a very hearty invite- xhorter..,, E. levies and T. Courtice, ere lieensed as Ideal preachers. Ow - ng to the intended removal of onelof he members, Mr r. Cook, to Lucknow, he board'passecl a resolution of regret 6 hie departure and well wishes for is. future. Mr Cook will be much issed in ehurch circles, and his geni- emile and 'ever ready joke will M- ays be welcome in our midst. The ed with grand results; last Thursday ght Messrs Ed. Jervis and T R a a Wallace, V. T.; Rev W. Stout, Hon. Ghana Wm. Lowery, Chap.; E. Leith - weld!, Rec. Sec.; Y. Hill, Ass. Sec.. G. TUE EliV ERA GIVES DIE IlomEN Comfit% spoke very appropriately; Rev Mr Millyard, of Clinton, preached Tuesday evening, and RAV Mr Hall, of lee :know, on Wednesday, Mrs Hall so gave a very impressive exhorta- on. It is uncertain whether the eetings will close this week. or not. In connection with the services a very successful prayer meeting was held on Monday night, at H. Elford's. Londesboro Bayfield." ASSIGNMENT.—Mr Geo. E. Williams, er, made an assignment to Mi Beal, of Toronto, on Saturday last. His liabilities are very small and his assets are somewhat more. It is likely a settlement. will be made and he al- lowed to continue. SIOK.—Mr" Jas. Shobbrook, of the 12th cop„ is very poorly at present; his hind also seems to be affected. Mrs Lamont, of the 13th con., is very low- harnessmak her eon, William, came home to see her Tuesday; he has not been round these parts for a long time. NOTES.—Mr Robt. Crawford has been the successful tenderer for caretaker of the Methodist church for this year. Mr Albert Haggitt and Miss H. Hag- gitt, his neice, have returned from vis- iting friends in Michigan; Mr Haggitt is not very well. Mr T. H. Cole had a fine day for his sale and it was very successful. Mr Jas. Campbell is mak- ing preparation to put %e a. new brick house; he had a bee drawing sand on Wednesday. Rev. . R. Henderson, of Auburn, is expected to preach in the Presbyterian• church this afternoon O'clock. (Friday) at 2 'clock. Miss McQuarrie, of Blyth, is a visitor in Londesboro this week. Prem another oorr espondent A GOOD IDEA.—A reading table has now been placed in the school, and in addition to the best scholars' papers, the pupils have access to the Daily Globe. Why not some of our rate- payers club together and furnish an- other daily or a weekly? Surely this is a step in the ight direction. Vail at the school arm sW for yourself. t.O.G.T.—she IO.G.T. lodge is pro- gressing fine. Last Tuesday the fol- lowing of celg Were Pleated for this quarters: ---0.T., Rev. J.W. Andrews; .Y.C.T., J.O. Adams; V.T,, Minnie An - diaries; F.S., Albert Brunsdon; Teas., Maud Andrews; R.S., Addie Crisp; Chap., A. Woodman; Marsh., John Shobbrook; t.M., Lavinia Brigham; Guard, Alice Oliver; Sent., Tom Wal- lace. The lodge has accepted an invi- tation to visit Auburn lodgepon Feb. 15th. and has also extended invitations to Clinton, Blyth, Auburn, Constance and Summerhill lodges to visit them on Feb. 23rd. NOTES.—The Home Circle meets on Thureiday evening, the 18th inst. Mr Martin was a little worse on Wednes- day. A large nernber attended the League on Monday night, the subject being.well rendered by the (Marshal). The singing class is making great pro- gress and will soon make a visit to the Plomlesville class. Mr Lyon's guests returned home on the Monday morn- ing train. Miss McCorvie is visiting friends in Londesboro. Misses L. Brig- ham and M. Andrews made a flying visit to Blyth on Tuesday. Mr R. Whitley received three carload" of brick this week for Mr Jas. Camploell's new house. Mrs Ening, of Orangeville, is staying with her brother, Wm. Mar- tin, at present. Our saw mill is run• ning in full blast at present. Mr J. T. O'Brien leaves for Goderich next week; we wish him success in his 'new field. Mr Wm. Granger is going to shi.p a bull to Quebec; his stock is becomin.g extensively known on account of their superiority. R. Townsend, on Sunday night, allowed his feet to go through a window pane in this town. A number of °or young folks met at R. Adam's on Wednesday night and had a nice time. A number from our lodge will visit the Auburn lodge next Monday night. T. Cummings has cut.his foot, but was able to drive to Myth on Tues- day. Moses is going to join the singing clasc next Friday night. Mr J. Ounn- rnings sold a fine horse for the sum of $120. Mr John Bell has sold one of his big shops. Porter's Hill. NoTES.—Mr Henry Boee is at Hur- on House of Refuge, where he is un- dergoing a surgical operation. Miss Flossie, youngest, daughter of Mr John Hudie, bas' been suffering from a se- vere attack of inflarnmatiotl of the lungs, but we are glad to say is on the mend. Quite a number attended the sacramental service at Bethel church on Sunday evening. Mr Jas. Sterling had the misfortune to get his horse kicked on tha leg vvhile stabled in the blacksmith shop on MondaY evening.. Mr George Emerson, Clinton, unload- ed a very fine piano at the home of Huron's worthy,Warden, Mr Jno. Cox, one day last week. Our singing school is beaming, having about forty mem- bers, and meeting Monday and Friday evening of each weeek, Miss A. Pick- ard and Mr Smith gave interesting to- pics at the Epworth League last week; Benson Cox gives the topic this week. Keep your weather eye open for the coming entertainment in the Metho- dist church. Benmiller SIcR.—We are sorry to state that Rev E. Olivant is laid up R ith inflam- mation, as is also his wife; we believe Mr Olivant is on the mend, but Mrs Olivant does not improve as quitkly as we would like to see. Miss Beccy Sny- der is still very ill, having had a re- lapse from sitting up too soon. Miss Lucretia V-anstonis, who went to Gode- rich to attend Mrs j. J. Moore jr., was taken ill with pleurisy, and her sister, Mrs Chas. Walters, is at present in Goderich attending her. One of Mr John Levy's ohildren fell into a boiler of water, and was so badly scalded as to require medical attendance. NOTES.—Mr James Jewell has again been trying to get his windmill in run- ning order. Mr Thos, Treleaven has left this place; he was working in the mill for 1Vir Pframmer. On Friday evening last a crowd of young peeple from Goder:ch were making merry in Mr Pframmer's hall. Mrs Henry Fish- er is visiting her sister, Mrs Snc. Levy. Mr Henry Pannibaker, sr., of Port NOTES.—Mr W. Tippettpaid a flying visit to Seaforth on Tuesday, Mrs Weir, of Dakota, accompanying him. Rev Mr Muir, of Brucefleld, assisted Rev Mr Graham with his special sur• vice on Tuesday evening. Rev Mr Mc. Donald, of Varna, was here on Friday evening. Mr R. Caine, of Goderich, formerly of this place, was in town this week. Inspector• Tom paid his usual half -yearly visit on Tuesday. Rev Mr Sawyer, of Tuckersmith, preaches in the Methodist church on Feb. 21st; Mr Oaten goes to Wingham to supply for Dr. Gifford. Mayor Holmes, of Clinton, was in town on Saturday. METHODIST CHUROH.—While the bad roads detained a number from be- ing present at the Quarterly Services in this church on Sunday,- morning; a large percentage of the members par- took of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The February Quarterly Of- ficial Board meeting on Monday was well attended. Considerable impor- tant business was dispatched. The el. ection of stewards, laid over from last I meeting,resulted as follows:—Bayfield, ! Dr. C. Sheppard, L. Clarke, H. Peck. Cole's, P. Cole; Bethel, D. Lindsay, R.T. Cox, J. Pickard jr. Dr. Sheppard I was re-elected Rec. Steward. The pas- tor, Rev Mr Oaten, was unanimous) • invited to remain for a third year. By Our Qwe Reporter, y attracted a good deal of interest wa tried here on Saturday afternoon, th presiding magistrate being Reev Burns, who had Mayor Holmes, o Clinton, as associate magistrate. Th charge was one of assaolt, laid by M Ross, against Mr Thompson. teachee a son of plaintiff. A good many witnesse were•examined. From the evidenc given it appears that the teacher found it necessary to a,sk Ross, who is about 15 years of age, to cease making a noise and attend to his school duties, but evidently no attention was paid to the re uest, and after he had been so noti- e a second time, the boy was called to the front of the school, not respond- ing until he was called a second time. The teacher told him to hold out his hand and take a whipping, but he re- fused to do so, putting his hands be- hind his back and stating that he had done nothing for which he should be punished. The teacher then attempt- ed to pull the boy's hand out that he might whip it, and in the struggle struck him several tirnee on the legs and on his knuckles, 'with a hea,vy strap. The evidence of the several scholars ealled—eVen those for the pro- secution—indicated that the whipping didinot badly hurt the boy, as he went back to his seat sn3iling; some of them testified that in their opinion the pun- ishment was not at all excessive. Mr Ross, who conducted his own case, laid stress on the fact that the teacher was angry when the whipping was in- flicted, which Mr Thompson did not deny, claiming that the circumstances were enough to make any teacher angry. At the conclusion of the case, the magistrates reserved decision un- til the 13th. Stanley pleasant Y. P. S. C. E. social was held Fr iday evening last at the home of Mr Wm. Sinclair, the evening being spent in various ga,tnes, at the close of which the Pies., Arthur Ketchen, took the chair, and after a program of music and recitations, Mr Ketchen thanked the kind hostess, Mrs Sinclair, for her kindness in opening her doors to the large and well entertained party. Corretern.,Council met on Saturda,y, Feb. flth, at p.m., members all pi ee- ent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. The tender of A. M. Todd for Township printing was accepted. The auditor's report wasac- cepted, and the Clerk instructed to have 50 copies printed. The following acCOIHIN4 were paidi—auditors, S6 each; Henry Talbot, reps Irby culvert on Lake Road, $4; Municipa VVorld, sub- scription and blank forms, $2.2,0; Mc- Lean Bros., advertising, $1.60; ' A. M. Todd, financial statements, $1.50; J. T. Cairns, two blank hooks, $1.05. Coun- cil ineets again on Monday, Mar 22nd, NarEs.—Mr W. Graham and •daugh, ter, Miss Minnie, visited last week in Manchester and other places. Mr W. Moffatt, of Moose Jaw, who has been visiting his sisters for the last two weeks, has returned to his friends in Stanley. Mrs John Pearson, Mrs A. McEveen, her mother, and Mrs John Cameron have been more or less indis- posed dnring this week. Mrs Peter Oiameron still continues in a very low state of health. Mies Maud Ferguson and Lizzie Falconer are this week the guests of Mr John Gilmour. Master George McLennan, of Clinton, paid a flying visit to Mr Geo. Baird's last GOT MrxEn UP.—Last Friday even- ing a young man of the 2nd con. start- ed for a social. On the way he be- thought himself of taking a partner, so he tied his horse at the gate and enter- ed the house. While in the house a passing pedestrian, who thought it easier to ride than walk, untied the horse and started for the village, where he tried to trade the horse, but as he wanted too much he failed to make a deal. The young man on returning to the gate and findinghis cutter missing, could do nothing better than return to the house and nurse his (towing ven- geance es best he .might. Although anxious about the rig he spent a very enjoyable evening; when the cutter was returned at a late hour he wandered homeward quite satisfied that had a better time than had he beerot the social fu Huron, is visiting friends and relatives 00 in this vicinity. Mr Jacob Switzer, of Iff Niagara, is here at present, owing to '"" the serioua illness of hia mother, Mrs Chas. Ginder. Lo TEM NEW ERA GIVES THE HOME NR3V8 Miss Lena Doherty, who so success- lly passed her exam. at the Toronto nservatory of Music, wits a pupil of Hon. Charles Fitzpatrick stated in ndon that the Canadian Govern-. ent has no negotiations on foot with e Papal authorities. Full of Years and. Honor It is our sad privilege to chronicle this week the'deatb of George Oox, of Goderich a veteran Constance NEWS NoTEs.--The revival meetings are still continued, and we expect to see much good done before they close. Mrs McMichael, who has been laid up for some tin3e, is, we are pleased to eay, on a fair way to recovery. Geo. Steph- enson delivered a horse to Mr P. Mc- Gregor, of Brucefield, last week, which tipped the scales at 1700 lbs. We are sorry to see our old friend, Mr D. Mill- et:1n, on the sick list again, The Misses Schoales have gone to visit their sister, Mrs Baynton, of Pine River. NOTES.—Mr James Rye and son, Jamie, from Oakland, California, and his sister, Carrie, from Sault Ste Marie, visited relatives here last week; they also visited relatives near Loc• halsh, accompanied by some Leeburn- ites. The W.F.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs John Horton; there was a good attendance and an interesting program; the next meeting will beheld at. the home of Mrs D. Lowson the first week in March, at which some quilts will be commenced. Bill Nye's Double: There are very few people wile have not read some of the humorous writ- ings of the late "Bill Nye," a clever writer, for years on the staff of the New York'World, ,his sketches always illustrated with a picture of himself, showing a magnificent kaki head. At the banquet ot the Canadian Press As- sociation, held in Toronto last Thurs- whic% is worthy of being placed on re- cord, in which a popular Clintonian was the leading character. Mr Thos. Jackson, jr., Was guest at the ban- quet; and occupied a seat at the right of the Vice President, Pt, Holmes, while Dan McGillicuddy sat on the op- posite side of the table. As soon as Mr Jackson eat down Dan leaned across and said:— "See here, Tom, you resemble Bill Nye, the humorist, so moth that you'd be safe in travelling on his reputation." The others in the immediate neigh- borhood jOked about the inatter,and it dropped. Shortly afterward a gentle, man vcdro was late in reaching the till- ble, and who could not possibly know of what had LI ready taken place, was given a seat at the left of the Vice - President, just across from Mr Jack- son. He had scarcely taken his seat before he leaner:Lover and said r— "Say, will you please give me an in- troduction to your friend on the right. He so much resembles my old friend Bill Nye with whom I was personally acquainted, that I should like to know The peculiarity of the circumstance, after what had already taken place, was too much for those present, and they nfairly roared with lAughter, and after Tom had been introd.uced, and explanations given, he was known for the balance of the evening as "Bill Nye," Tan GRANOLITBIO WALkerIll oth- er places where granolithic walks have been put down, experience has shown the difficulty of making them frost proof. The main walk In front of the town hall here is still intact, excepting at the south end, but the crossing lead -- frig into the lane, macre of ihe same material) shows a couple of oracks, as straight acrose as if =tele with a rule and line, and seem to follow the course of a drain that runs underneath. It is potreible that these cracks are due to teaming neer the crossing. How about Stook food, corteition Powders.' Cattle Salts, Sulphur, &o ? If you can get them lower elsewhere, we don't expect you to buy from Ilk Chances are though you will find our prices as low or lower than the lowest, See any way. Town Council A special meeting of the council was held on Wednesday evening. The re- port of the Stavely committee was re- ceived, and the following committee appointed to at once confer with the government, procure plans and sub- mit same to the council: — Mayor, Reeve, Clerk, °cunt -Mors Plummer and Gilroy, and Messrs McTaggart ana Scott. A petition signed by 100 ratepayers was received, asking that the Electric Light be allowed to remain at the cor- ner of Albert and Rattenbury streets, and one signed by nearly the same' number, asking that an arc light be placed at the railway crossing on Vic- toria St. It was moved by Coun. Searle, seconded by Coun. Plummer, that the Electric Light conamittee be instructed to enquire the cost of two incandescent lights to be placed on Victoria St. and report at next meet - Cooper, that an are light be PletCed the railwa crossing on Victoria St The amen ment was carried on a divi- sion of 3 to 7. Mr Wheatley was appointed black knot inspector. Mr Searle drew the at tention of the council to having the sideevalks cleaned off, but no action was taken. Additional Local News. DEATH.—The London Advertiser of Monday contained the following on the death of a niece of Mr. J:T. Wilkie, of town:—The death occurred yeater- day of Mrs. John Cooper, King St., who has been ailing for' nearly a year past. The deceased lady was the wid- ow of the late John Cooper, who died several years ago. Mrs. Cooper had been a resident of the city for 38 years, and by her many worthy qualities won for herself hosts of friends, who will hear of her death with deep regret. She was a native of Massina, St. Law- rence county, New York. Deceased leaves three children:— Mrs. R. E. Simpson, King street, Miss Ida L. Cooper and John W. Cooper. PATRONS OF INDUSTRY.— On Tues- day the Coun ty Association of Patrons of Industry met here. There was not a large attendance. The following r esolutions were unanimously passed:— That we as Patrons assembled at our annual county meeting, held in Clin- ton, call the attention of the Tariff Commission "for the Dominion that they are expected to fulfil the pledges made to the people when in Opposition and request that they at once proceed to place on the free list, corn, coal oil, all wire for fenciug purposes, all farm- ing implements and binder twine, also the abolition of the Senate, and the abolition of the maintenance of Gov- ernruent House and free passes to - members of Parliament. Officers were elected as follows:—Co. Pres., John Lawrence, Clinton; auditors, R. Com- mon, Seafortb, J. W. Yeo, Holmes - vine; Sentinel J. Stewart, Kintail; Rep- resentative to G. Board, J. Govenlock. AN EARLY SETTLER PASSED AWAY. —The St. Mary's Argus thus refers to the father of Mrs Hugh Ross:—"00, Wednesday of last week another that joined the incidents of early set, tlers' life to the present was dissolved, in the death of Mr James Henderson, of West Nissouri, at the advanced age of 85 years, 6 months and 23 days. Mr Henderson was born in Kincardine- shire, Scotland, near Stonehaven, in 1811; and emigrated to Canada in 1.840,.. He lived at London for a few yearg,' and managed a farm for the Rev. Mr Proudfoot, who conducted a school or college. Mr Henderson bought,a, farm in East Nissouri, neat, Kintore, about 50 years ago, where he lived till eight years ago when he moved to his son's • residence near Wellburn, where hit passed away. He was married in 1853 to Miss Marjorie Fairweath,of Nissouri. also a native of Scotland, who died in 1859. Mr Henderson always took aa active part in municipal and parlia- mentary elections, never having missed polling a vote in his life. Even the last municipal election he went out and voted. He was an elder in the South Presbyterian church for 35 years, was elected to to the township council, and occupied the reeveship for four years. He was a strong Reformer and toah great satisfaction in the result of tits election in June last. There were onie three children, two of whom still sisr4 vive their respected father—Mrs johit Headrick died eight years ago, amid James lives on the old Otwell farm at 'Wellburn, and Mrs H. Ross, Clinton,/ Come Off the front street a couple of doors and visit • HOLLOWAY'S Tailor ShOpi on Huron Street, where 'you can get Suit of Clothes, at a reasOnable price. A. J. Holloway