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When the `dirt and dust that
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ece, and seriously affect its ac-
curacy. The injury this dirt
causes can be more easily reme-
died if you will only not allow
your watch to run indefinitely
without cleaning. Once every
co -ole of years at the most you
w� t1A have it examined, and
cessary.
a. e a specialty of
Ji cleaning and watch re-
. nixing. I do it myself, and
guarantee every job for one
year.
We want your repairs.
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THE STAR Or HOPE.—Wingharn is
of going to celebrate the 24th ,.this -
ear (although she might do so) but
ur brave firemen are going to contest
or new honor and glory among the
rave in Chesley the coming gala day.
ways victors and this year
means contemplating a
tune.
Ors Lawrence moved this
week into theiouse she formerly opcu-
IIied for five yeitrs; while Mr W. Scott
of the Dominion \ Bakery, has moved`
into the house val tted by Mrs Law-
rence; Miss May Scott, his sister. will
keep house for Will. until • such time
when he will need her valuable services
no longer, but I guess that time Will be
An the far future.
WHO WAS FOOLED.—"Skin" tried
to fool one,of our veterinaries the 1st
of April. but, alas! the tide turned and
we think that "Skin" was the one
'fooled. Listen while I tell you but
say nothing about it as they might
get mad! Well, down to the office
went"Skin" and•told Mc-- to come
sup immediately to the stables as one
of the horses was sick. To the stables
the veterinary.repaired, found he was
hoaxed, and immediately made out
the following account: "Call to sick
.horse, $1, which he swears will have to
ibe paid.
I SMILE AS I WRITE.—You gave
Clinton quite a breeze in your last is -
suet Mr Editor, in speaking about the
spring improvements, but wait until
you see what Wingham has done, is
noing, and is going to do this spring.
see, Mr W. Holmes has built
n addition to his barn, the Orange-
men have greatly improved the exter-
iorand interior of their hall; Pest
Master is greatly enlarging and
improving the postoflice; Mr Young
and his enterprising partner, are hav-
idg their large establishment greatly
renovated, making it look like new,
while W. J. Robins is going to build a
two-story brick cottage on the rear
end of his extensive property; 'then
comes the new flax mill, the new wool-
len.mill, the•new—oh roe, but. I- must
stay my pen, or I would fill a column
concerning the wonderful doings of
this progressive town.
COMMENTS.—Mr and Mrs John Fos-
ter, of Clinton'were in Wingham en
Saturdaylast to attend the funeral of
the late Mr Dickson, Mrs Foster's fath-
er; the above are highly respected in
Wingham, and his family have many
sympathizers in this their bereave-
ment. Great big strings of fish are
, coming into town daily, demonstrat-
ing that war is again waged against
the finny tribes of the deep. Millinery
openings (we-includedrygoods as well)
were this year the finest Wingham
ever saw. On Saturday next those
Wingham boys who have been board-
ing in Kingston for he past twelve
months, over the Field scrape, are ex-
pected to return to Wingham and
their families; whether right or wrong
a general feeling of pleasure exists
throughout the town, anticipating
their speedy return. Concer ning the
flax industry, how will the extra ex -
.ort duty affect the above; in our opin-
ion itshould act as a stimulus to great-
er effort, rather than damping the as-
pirations of those already interested
therein; why no utilize the entire fibre
not only in make twine with the ex-
terior, but manufacture, right here in
Wingham, the interior into cloth, and
by so doing•we will he helping along a
good home industry, and also testify
to Master McKinley that we Canadians
live without the Stars and Stripes and
that we are able to plough cur own
green pastures and clothe, feed and
board ourselves, directly
Eomorurinwn
productions. Say.
month or two's time Hymen's tannery
building will be vacated; h'bw would it
be should the flax mill shareholders
utilize the same for the nianufacttre
of flax, a good engine right there, and
with the necessary additional fixtures
the mill is complete.
t hey are
ey are b
reverse of fo
MovING.—
ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor.
erg
CLINTON, ONT.,. APRIL 9 1897
A.- (TT T) THE HTJB.
What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication.
Summerhill Hull ett
ROYAL ARCH.—Quite a number from FARM RENTED.— Mr S. Cade has
here attended a Royal Arch meeting rented the adjoining farm of 75 acres
at Londesboro on Thursday evening from Mrs Lamont for the terra of one Moffatt,
f Mmaeny friends of r
the W.
inst. Eight . candidates were year. Stanley,will regret Jaw, learn of the
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advanced. All present had a pleasent NOTES.—Mrs J. Tamblyn, sr., still
and profitable time. continues very poorly.—Mr Johnstone i death of his wife, in the Winnipeg
SCHOOL.—The standing of the school has been a guest at the residence of Hospital, while undergoing a surgical
for March is as follows:—Sr. 4th class MrGeo. Knox. Mr H. Moore has aper silos there. •
4th i s—hy, F. Oakes, Jno. Mali;,0. Hill; abouteW40 e are sorrres y tn o learn that Mr cahis season al- rvd.ine,sand Revlex. Mr Carpbell, of Kin
riere, ere, Grand
4th clans—M. E. Kitty, J. Mair, O. • Geo Westcott is not much better. Bend, are visitinginStanley this week.
Mr Hugh McNaughton spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Stanley.
Master Geo. McLellan was also on the
2nd last week.
Stanley
LEFT FOR RAINY RIVER.—Mr Dan.
Campbell and Mr John , Baird left on
Wednesday last for Rainy Rivet Dis-
trict, where they intend to walk for
some time.
3rd class— I. Merrill, L. Butt, L.
ston; 2nd class—O. Colbourn, G. Hill,
M. Garvie; Part II—R. J. Kitty, A.
Beacom, P. Wright; Part I—L. Butt,
I. Colbourn •
SCHOOL REPORT.—Following is the
standing of the pupils of S. S. No. 4,
for March:—Sr. 4—Bruce Medd, Edith
Stewart. Jr. 4—Cbr•istena Livermore,
CHURLS.—The Sunday Schncl of St. Effie Hunter, Thomas Reid. Sr. 3—
Peterschurch was openedfortheseasun i Charlie Stewart, Sarah Reid, James
on Sunday last, the 4th inst., with an Medd. Jr. 3—Bell Farnham-, Wilson
efficient and enthusiastic staff of offl- Sundercock, John Ferguson. 2nd—
cers. There will be a social at Mrs Maggie Reid, Rosy Lyon, George Mc-
Brigham's on the 21st inst., comrnenc-
ing at 7.30 p.m. The proceeds to be
used in buying a new library. Admis-
sion 10 and 5c. It should be well pat-
ronized_ A good timeis expected.
NOTES.—Rev. Wm. Stout conducted
divine service here on Sunday evening
last, after a severe illness .of several
weeks. We are pleased to see the gen-
tleman again restored to health. The
Christian Endeavor is a success and is
well attended. There is room for
more. L. O. L. No. 928 held its regu-
lar meeting on Monday evening to
5th inst. There was one application
for membership. s •
Benmiller
MOVING.—Mr Abraham Fisher has
moved to his farm lately vacated by
Mr Hunter. Mr Thos. Hornby has
moved to the Maitlaud concession,
where jIe is going to work this sum-
mer.
SICE.—Mrs A. Walters, who has
been very ill for some time past, is, we
are pleased to say, improving slightly.
We are pleased to lie able to tell of the
recovery of our pastor, Mr Olivant,
who, on Sunday, took his appoint-
ments at Bethel and Zion,
ACCIDENT.—While choppingwood,
on Tuesday of last week, Mr john Mc -
()tarty had the misfortune to cut his
foot. The axe entered near the top of
the little toe and went back towards
the heel, cutting a terrible gash. It
required eleven stitches to sew the
wound together, but we are glad to
say Mr McClarty is improving as well
as can be expected.
LEAGUE NoTEs.—Pres. Mr A. Allis
is ill, though not serious, we are pleas-
ed to say. On account of his absence
last week, Mr S. Schwantz led the
meeting; it being Consecration meet-
ing the roll was called, and the majori-
ty of the mernbers were present and
responded- The topic, Missions, was
taken by Miss A. Ferguson, and was
well rendered; the monthly payment
for missions was also taken. This week
the topic will be "The sluggard's vine-
s whit given
Vittie. Pt. II—May Stewart, Rosy
Livermore, John Frirservice. Tablet
—Douglas Rogerson, Wesley Farqu-
har, Tommy Adams.—Ii.J.TURNBULL,
Teacher.
SENIOR DEPARTMENT.—The follow-
ing is the Honor Roll for the month of
March for S. S. No. 8, Hullett—Public
School leaviug, Olvetta Brigham; En-
trance, Alice Lawrence, Earnest Ad-
ams, Minnie Lyon; Fourth class—Char-
lie Ouimette, Alice Hunking, Alfie
Bell; Senior 3rd—Alvin Braithwaite,
Wesley Crawford, James Browu; Jun-
ior 3rd—Lila Cole, Ina Andrews. Av-
erage attendance, 30. H. E. PRAM,
teacher.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT.—Junior 3ra—
Karl Wilken, Rosa. Cole, Lila Brown;
Sr. 2nd—H. Bell, E. Lawson, E. Lee.
Junior 2nd—Howard Brunsdon, Harry
Riley, Eleanor Maines; Part II, Senior
—Myrtle Phillips, Etta Lyon, Eppie
Haggitt; Part II, Junior—Roda Bell,
Susie Brown, Maud Lyon, Maude Cole;
Pali I, Senior—Willie Bell. Robbie
Crawford; Par t I, Junior—Eddie Stev-
enson, Robbie Lawson, Bella Cole.
Average attendance 32.f Miss 3. G.
KIRK, Teacher.
EXAMINATION.—The following is the
result of the Promotion Examination
held in S. S. No. 8, Hullett, on March
25th and 26th;—From part II to Junior
II—Eppie Haggitt, Pearl Andrews,
Myrtle Phillips, Etta Lyon; From Sen-
ior II to Junior III—Harry Bell, Ernest
Lawson, Everard Lee, Ida Wilken;
From jr.to sr.room
Fra—K. W ilken,R.Cole
rc m Junior III to Senior III—Ina
Andrews, Lila Cole, Gertie-Cole; From
Senior III to Junior IV—Alvin Braith-
waite, James Brown, Wesley Craw-
ford; From Junior 1V to Senior IV—
Charlie Ouimette, Robert Snell. • H. E.
PLIAIR, Principal.
SCHOOL REPORT.—Following is the
report of S. S. No. 3, Stanley, for
Marsh, the names in order of merit;—
5th—Rachel Reid and Jonathon Pecic
Sr. 4—Albina Richardson, Josie Rich-
ardson, Oliver Mcllveen. Jr, 4—Stella
Rathwell, Eva Reid. Sr. 3—Laura
Richardson, Ida Reid, Gertie Nichol-
son. Jr. 3—Jas. Sanderson, Mabel
Nicholson. Sr. 2—Edith Rathwell,
Emma Peck, Willie Clark. Jr. 2—
Geo. Reid, Lily Peck, Perry Tippet.
Sr. Pt. II—Sam. Bates, Maggie Clark.
Jr. Pt. II—Lundy Mcllveen, Charlie
Rathwell, Mamie Reid. Sr. Pt.. I—
Lottie Peck. Jr. Pt. I—Alfie Peck.
Goderich Township
• VISITORS.—Mr Lester Scott and wife,
of Clinton, Sundayed with their old
acquaintances around Zion. Miss Flo
h is to be by Mr W. Gledhill and Miss Emma Jewel, of
Allis and Miss J. Blake. The topic on Benmiller, spent Saturday and Son
atn.fe,r next week is "The day last visiting frienas on the Huron
Road.
adder and the cup," to be taken by
seven of the members, three minutes
each.
NOTES.—Mr and Mrs 3. J. Moore, of
Goderich, visited the parents of the
latter on Sunday. Rev. Mr Becker
has daring the past week been holding
protracted meetings at his church here.
A. few of the farmers have started to
plow in this vicinity. Mr Robt. Young,
of Saltford, filled Benmiller pulpit on
Sunday morning, and delivered an
able address from Rev. 4, 10. "Be thou
faithful until •deat.h and I will give
thee a crown of life." Mr A. Million
took Rev. E. Olivant's; appointment at
Ball's on Sunday evening. Mr Peter
Fisher had a bee on Tuesday afternoon
for the raising of a drive -shed.
Seafo:th.
FIRE.—On Sunday morning fire, wa-
ter and smoke badly damaged the con-
tents of C. W. Papst's stationery and
jewellery store and the Bell Telephone
Exchange, of which Mr Papst was
agent. -Che alarm sounded at 7 a. in.,
but the fire, which had evidently start-
ed in the rear of the building, had done
considerable damage before it was dis-
vered. J. L. Smith's dry goods stock
was also damaged by water.
ding and stock was. insured
's Phoenix of Hartford and
ion. Origin of fire un-
orter's Hill.
8. ---Mr S. McPhail purchased
ctlonald- farm for the sum of
land sells high around Porter's
ItI.r and Mrs E. 0. Potter are
g a few days in Kippen. Mises
Ivison was visiting her par -
et. i .Lst week. Mr S. McPhail spent
Sunday at Ki pen. Mrs Cox has re-
turned horse from Gotterieh,: her mo-
ther is some better. Mr Abner John-
son spent Sunday at his father's near
Varna, Mr David Prollse is this week
moving from the lst On. to the Huron
road near Goderich.
Colborne
$1 a year in advance 161.60 when not so paid
East Wawanosh.
NOTES.—W. P. Hallahan, the cham-
pion r unser of the township, is now
practising hurdle racing; he can easily
clear a six rail fence, and will doubt-
less he successful at the games this
jubilee year. W. Walsh is .at John
Coultes for the summer. Thos. Foth-
ergill has commenced a five month
term with Walter Nicol. Mrs S. Fell
continues very low. Plowing is quite
general this week.
Or LITTLE ACCOUNT.—At new years
attention was called to the fact that
the qualification of one of the council-
lors was of a doubtful character, owing
to an account he had against the town-
ship, but he took his declaration and
it was supposed he would waive his
claim. In the report of the last coun-
cil meeting we see that he was voted
and was paid his account.
[The objection is simply a technical
one at beet, and could easily have been
avoided by the councillor if he had been
so disposed, for all he had to do was to
assign this particular claim to some
one else and it wrtuld have been pard;
instead of doing this he evidently pur-
sued the more manly course of allow-
ing the account to go through in his
own name; the intent of the law is to
prevent gross irregularities, but where
such do not prevail it is never expect-
ed that the strict letter of the law shall
invariably be observed.—En. ERA.]
OBITUARY.—The few scattered pio-
neers of this once famous "Huron
Tract" still continue to fall here and
there to the relentless reaper Death.
On Sabbath last there passed away in
peace and in a good old age one of then
first settlers of the Township of Stan-
ley, at Grand Bend,- in the Township
of Stephen. The deceased, Mr Donald
Campbell, was a native of Mornish, in
the parish of Killin, Perthshire, Scot-
land, where he was born in the year
1810, and consequently at the time of
his death he was 87 years of age. He
emigrated to this country in the year
1841, having previously married Miss
Christina McGregor, also a native c f
Perthshire. He came to Drummond
Township, County of Lanark, where
he remained two years, and then mov-
ed west to the "Huron Tract," which
was then attracting the attention of
settlers. He took up lot 29, con. 3 of
the Township of Stanley frotn the Ca-
nada Company. Here he remained un-
til 1877, having a well -cleared and fer-
tile lot, and being in very comfortable
circumstances. During a considerable
part or this time he continued to work
at his trade—weaving. As home-made
cloth was in good demand in the early
days of the settlement, weaving was a
fairly good business. In 1877 he re-
moved to Bayfield, having disposed of
his farm to his son Alexander. Here
he lived until the death of his beloved
wife in 1886. Since that time he made
his home with his daughter, the wife
of Rev Mr Carriere, of Grand Bend.
About a week ago his uniform good
health and appetite gave away. and
without any pain or disease he quickly
passed away on the 4th inst. Deceased
was a quiet and inoffensive man,steady
and industrious, and well liked by a
large -circle of -friends• •and - acquaint-
ances. He was a member of the Pres-
byterian church, and a Reformer in
politics. Out of a family of ten chil-
dren, -six boys and four girls, four sons
and two daughters are still living; Al-
exander, in Kincardine Township; Col-
in and Malcolm in Winnipeg; Donald,
in British Columbia. His daughters
are Mrs Robt. Yuili, in Manitoba, and
Mrs Corriere, at Grand Bend. A visit
to Scotland in 1851, and two or three
visits to Manitoba werethe onlybreaks
in the quiet and even tenor ofhislife.
The remains were conveyed from
Grand Bend to Clinton cemetery,
where they were interred beside the
remains of his wife. A large number
of his old neighbors from Stanley join-
ed the funeral procession to pay their
last respects to an old and respected
neighbor and friend,
Fis-I.—The fishing season has at last
arrived, and a great number of the far-
mers are availing themselves of the op•
portunity of getting fresh fish cheap.
The finny creatures are being bagged
by the hundreds at the Maitland Falls,
and sell for a cent apiece.
NOTE$.—Many of the farmers began
plowing last week, but not much seed-
ing bas been done yet. Fall wheat is
looking fine, and has apparently stood
the winter well. Those farmers who
are changing places this year are mak-
ing preparations for remov'kl.'
HIRED LABOR.—Mr R: Thompson
has engaged Mr M. Kennedy to work
with hint during '.he summer, while
Mr A. Tebbutt, who is managing the
farm for Miss Jack, has hired his
brother Lou. We congratulate these
MARRIAGE.—The following is taken farmers on securing the services of the
from the Arnprior Watchman, and re- ►able men they have chosen, and feel
fere to a former Colborne boy, the sure that these hired men will look
youngest son of Mr Alex. Young, Sr: well after the interests of the farm.
"A quiet marriage service took place
en Tuesday last: at the residence of CUARIVARL—The old time charivari
Wm. Russel, Esq., of this town, when was again renewed on the 4th con. this
,his daughter, Miss Jean McGowan Rus- week, when a number of the youths,
sel, B. A., a graduate of Queen's Uni- after gathering up all the old pots,
versity, was united to the Rev. Colin kettles, pans, muskets, etc., repaired
Young, also a graduate of Queen's. to a private dwelling, and kept up a
Rev. D. J. McLean, assisted by Dr. d the
Campbell, performed the marriage ser-
vice. The groom was accompanied by
his young friend, Mr Wallace, Divinity
Student of Renfrew, and the bride by
her sister Margaret. Among other val-
uable presentations was one from the
Sabbath School of St. Andrew's church
and another from Mrs Young's own
class in token of her long and efficient
services in the Sabbath School. The
married couple left in the afternoon
by the U. P. R. for their future home
at Russeltown, Que. Mr Young's in-
duction as pastor of the Presbyterian
Church at Russeltown and Covey Hill,
a Station of his charge. took place on
Wednesdty. Mr and Mrs Young have
the best wishes of this community for
their success and happiness.
constant hub huburine greater
part of the evening. We doubt if the i Godertch, renewed old acquaintances
inmates enjoyed their balmy restores- inof this
sipart recently.
ecentl was visitors S. Stokes,
tive that night, and think it is about ledgeS's naone day recently. Mrs John
Rut -
time to end these ancient evening en ' Hictdinghottom and family took their
joyments. (departure on March 25th for their fu-
I-IoRSE No•rE$. There has been a . ture home in Uncle Sam's domain.
great boom in horse flesh this week. I Herbert J. Thompson is home from
r Ezra Pickard has disposed of his Detroit on an extended visit. Miss M.
heavy team. Wm. Pickard sold a Rose is home from Goderich on ac -
team to Mr Sperling; P. J. Evans sold count of her mother's illness. Miss E.
a horse to S. Merrill; C. Wallis one to Scrimgeour is home from visiting
Whitechurch ft fends. Miss Robinson,
of St. Augustine, visited her sister,
Mrs J. Mills, last week. John Owens,
late of Rossland, B. C., attended the
funeral of his uncle in Dungannon last
week. Plowing and other spring oper-
ations are in progress at present. Sev-
eral pigs were delivered at Blyth and
Goderich last week; horses were also
sold at Blyth fair last Tuesday.
Goderich.
ON THE MOVE.—The advent of the
new firm created a sensation arnung
our dry -goods merchants, and the
millinery stores are also brightening
up. Of course every store in town has
the hest in every line, and are trying
to tell the. people of Goderich this by
newspaper and hand bill advertising.
HE Is GOOD,—G. H. Schoof, former-
ly a Seargeant-Major in one of the
crack South African regiments, lectur-
ed in North St. Methodist Church on
Monday and in Victoria St. Church on
Tuesday. He had a large collection of
weapons, skins, ivory, ete.. in addition
to a plenteous store of stories of interest.
ANNUAL AT 'HOME.—On Friday, Ap-
ril 30th, the Collegiate holds its annual
At Horne in the school, Ex -pupils of
two years standingand parents of
scholars ale invited, besides which
each scholar has the privilege to invite
one friend. In the past the assembly
been a great success and this year will
probably he up to the previous.
AIilburlr.
ACCIDENT.—Mr S.'Lautenslayer had
an accident last Sunday. While coin-
ing down a big hill his horse shied,
upsetting him and his little daughter
into a crud hole; no serious damage
was done.
DEATHS.—Mr John Hunking died on
Sunday about 11 a.m.; he was buried
Tuesday on the 13th con. of Hullett by
the Foresters, of which body he was a
member. Mrs Davidson died on Sun-
day night, about 11 p.m.; her remains
were interred in Ball's cemetery on
Wednesday.
PROPERTY CHANGES.—Mr Cash Cul -
lis has leased his farm to Mr J.L. Eidt.
Mr Alfred Askwith has purchased the
property. adjoining him from Captain
Sheppard, of Goderich, for the sum of
5225. Mr John Johnson has rented his
farm to John Fluker for a 'term of five
years. -
CHURCH NOTES.—Rev. Mr Hender-
son preached in the Presbyterian
church on Sahhath morning, taking
his text from Isaiah 30, 18. Rev. Mr
Higley preached in St, Mark's church
Sunday evening, taking his text from
Exodus 3, 7. Rev. Mr Couzens preach-
ed Sunday evening from Zechariah 9,
9. The Epworth League have decided
to have a social. Rev. Mr Godwin, of
Goderich, is to give a lect+lre on April
20th. Mr Howson, of Chicago, visited
the Epworth League Tuesday night;
he gave us it grand address.
West Watianosh
CHURCH.—Rev, Mr Hall, of Ashfield
circuit, preached an eloquent and
practical sermon in Ebenezer last Sun-
day. Sabbath School was re -opened
for the summer on Sunday last with a
very good attendance. The young
people are beginning to take quite an
interest in League work, -
PERSONAL. - Patrick Nugent, of
NOTES.—Mr Wm. Symington is go-
ing to work Miss B. Scott's farm this
year. Miss Edith Turtler, of Goderich,
was the guest of Miss Rosy Younghlut
on Sunday. Miss Letty Whitney Sun-
dayed under the parental roof. Miss
15e]lia Politick `is visiting at home at
present. Miss Young, of Londesboro,
was the guest of Miss Bertha Wilson
On Sunday. Mr Jas. Carter is on the
sick list. Mr John Mote is making the
feathers fly again Master Ed. Helwig
has purchased a wheel from McGeorge
Densted, Blyth; Master John Grave-
ston p cased one from Messrs Clark
& Askwith, Mr Cash Cullis moved
into Mr Wm. McDonald's house. Mr
Thos. Anderson returned from the Soo
last week; lumbering seemed to agree
with him, he intends to move there
sometime in the near future. Mr John
Schultz has engaged with John Fluke
for the summer. Mr John Johnson
left for Manitoba last Tuesday. Mr C.
Cullis purchased a fine driver from H.
Sturdy. Miss Jane Tabb has engaged
with Mrs A- T. -McDonald for the sum-
mer. Mr Marlett has engaged with Mr
John Symington for the.summer.
SICKNESS.—Many around town are
laid up with meazles and la grippe
while scarletina and inflammatory
rheumatism are' also ori the scene. The
chaugeahle weather the past two or
three weeks has, no doubt, much to
do with i he large uuniber of cases, and
now that the fine weather has come,
we expect to soon see many of the sick
around again.
PERSONAL.—Miss Marion Sheppard
of Trinity College, is home on a visit.
Edgerton Armstrong, of Victoria Col-
lege, Toronto was home last week.
Fred and Bert Ross, of Sarnia, have
oppened a barber shop next to the Star
oi'ice. Percy Sheppard has returned
to Toronto. Fred Moor left last week
for the western states. Geo. Black,
who was selling for Pridham and Mc-
cormick in Wingham, has returned to
town.
BIG} TRADE.—During the past month
several carloads of agricultural imple-
ments have arrived at the G. T. R. de-
pot consigned to agents Laing, Brown
and Knox. Several hundred machines
—hinders, mowers, drills, cultivators,
etc,— nave been received and are now
beim distributed among the fanners
in this vicinity. J. P. Brown moved
in from Auburn some time ago and has
opened a large implement storehouse
on Hamilton street. Mr Brown has
been in this line for some seven or
eight years and has worked up an enor-
mous trade. Already over three full
cars have been shipped to this point,
besides the machines unloaded at
Lucknow, Blyth, Clinton and Londes-
hom. On Friday of last week, Agent
Laing, agent for the Frost & Wood
Co., Smith's Falls,;had the first parade
of implements. The band was in front
of some 45 or 50 teams drawing the im-
plements which he has received from
the factory up to that date.
Tuckersmith.
STOCK SOLD.—Elcoat Bros., who are
well known as breeders of choice thoro-
bred stock,have recently sold tWo ver
fine Durham bull calves; one to Mr J.
Dorrance, of McKillop' the other to
Mr Thos. O'Hearn, McKillop, both at
good figures.
COUNCIL. -=At a special meeting of
the township council, held at Kyle's
hotel on April 1st, Mr R. B. McLean,
of Kiptlen, was appointed as an arbi-
trator in accordance with Section 43,
Sub. Section of the Public Schools
Act of 1896, and in response to a peti-
tion praying for a dissolution of the
union at present existing between
S. S. No. 10 Hay and No. 7 Tucker -
smith, by reason of and through the
incorporation of parts of the said
school sections into the village of
Hensall.—A. G. SMILLIE, Clerk.
Compare the amount of home news
given every week in this paper with
that given by any other paper in the
County.
W. Marquis; Jos. Holmes one to John
Trewartha; T. C. Pickard one to his
son, Ezra. Mr Rutledge one four-year
old, which tipped the beam at 1155
lhs., to John Jervis.
RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY.— The
following resolution was passed by
the l3enmiller Lodge of the S.O.E. re-
cently and forwarded to H. O. Walters
of the Maitland con:—Dear Sir and
Tiro.,—We have been instructed by
Lodge Barnstaple, No. 224, to write
you expressing the deep s mpathy
they feel for you in the sad loss you
have sustained in the death of your
mother, whom God,in his,allwise prov-
idence, has seen fit to take away from
a world of sorrow and sin to himself.
Mr you be enabled to look to God in
thi very trying hour and find in him a
balm for every grief. These things
remind us that death is ever on our
tra^k, showing us the necessity of al-
ways; being ready, for it is appointed
unto man once to die. But you have
this consolation, she cannot come to
you but you may go to her in the
realms of bliss where parting is never
known. We have written this letter
in accordance with the resolution of
the Lodge, expressing the sincere sym-
pathy they have for you anal yourftlm-
ily. Kindly accept this on behalf of
the Lodge, yours fraternally,
it. H. Mt;w Com.
WM. FISHER
Leeburn.
VISITORS.—•Miss Nuckle, of Goderich,
visited Miss McNevin last week. Miss
R. Cook visited Holmesville friends
last week. Mr Geo, Cook paid our
burg a flying visit on Sunday.
NoTEs.•-'-Jno. Hunter,who purchased
D. Sullivan's farm thisear, has now
taken possession of it. Jyas, Chisholm
will have stone -work put under his
barn at the Lake Farm during fhe
coming summer, and Mr J. Mosier's
barn is expected to be raised, and stone-
work put under it. Mr Jas. Chisholm
has engaged Mr Will Hackett, Shop.
pardton, to work for him; Daniel Mc-
Leod has been engaged by Mr Richard-
son. Spring work is now before us,
and the season of "not much to do" 19
over, and the fRtrme'r's household must
be early risers now, for four or five
months, as all will soon start the year's
work with tree peening, seeding,
ploughing, etc.
MASTER-MEEIIANICS
EXTRAORDINARY.
Is a 'f pound of soap made from
Palm Oil, Carbolic Acid, Canada
Balsam, Fuller's Earth and kine
Tar—cleansing, healieg, soothing,
disinfecting. No scall better, for
anybody; none so good for mepheat-
ios and workingmen. We's cake,
3 for 25o. Pine Tar Soap 6a a
oake.
BUTTERMILK
Witch Hazel and Glycerine is a
nicely perfumed toilet seine, good
size, 3 in a box and only loo a box.
OLIVE OIL CASTILE
Cut from original bar in 6 and 10
cent cakes, or Shell Brand Pure
Castile. 8 five cent cakes for 25o,
or 4 ten Dent ones for a quarter.
We have dozens of otheagood soaps
r and we ask your trade for this line
of goods because we want it. We
know we can satisfy yon because
we give good assortment and good
value. Inspection invited.
ALLEN & WILSON -
i Graduate Druggists & Opticians,
Clinton.
Londesboro
NOTES.--• On Monday evening the
Rev. Joseph Edge, Goderich, will lec-
ture in the Methodist Church on "Men
for the Times." Mrs R. Adams was vis
itis friends at Seaforth from Friday
to Monday last. W. L. Ouimette has
purchased a fine looking horse. The
Forresters attended the funeral of Mr
John Hunkin at Auburn on Tuesday
last. Mr Robert Howson frotn Chica-
go, arrived here on Tuesday; he was
called here at present by the death of
his brother-in-law, Mr John Hunkin.
It is talked freely that there has or will
soon be a few changes LI the property •
owners in the village. We are always
glad to welcome any new comers.
Crip seems to be losing its grip and all
are glad. Mrs Jeffry and Mr Bowcock
are mending slowly. Mr E. Walker
has come out of his winter quarters.
have not seen any Bikes running here
yet. J. Weymouth went to Bruce-
fleld on Tuesday. J. Granger was in
Clandeboye one day last week. W. L.
Ouimette has received a car of sugar
direct from the Montreal refinery.
Brunsdon & Sons received another car
of implements this week. Canadian
Express have reduced their charges on
Money Orders, thus affording a safe'
and convenient way of transmitting
money through the mail. Thos. Mil-
er lost a cow this week, chiefly of old
age. Wm. Granger & Son disposed of
another bull this week to go to Luck -
now, Rumor says there will be lots of
weddings soon.
HUSTLERS. —The (.litizens Commit-
tee have been voted $100.hy the town
council to be used in advertising "the
healthiestiand prettiest town in Cana-
da." Last season the committee in-
duced many of the leading business
men to have a list of the attractions
and prominent features of our town.
printed on theirbiasiriass papers, and
it is probable that the same will be
done this season. Already the com-
mittee have received a number of
communications inquiring about the
hotel and summer visitor` accommoda-
tion to be had here. Any of our resi-
dents who intend to rent their houses
or board the visitors are requested to
hand in a statement of their intentions
at once. A short time ago the ener-
getic committee advertised in the dail-
ies for a line of good steamers to run
from Windsor, Detroit, and Sarnia to
this port. Several companies have al-
ready had their representatives in town
and the outcome of it will probably be
the benefit of a fine line of steamers,
capable of giving satisfaction to all
parties.
Bayfield.
NOTES.—Messrs J. Erwin and 3.
Ferguson left for Cleveland •Tuesday
morning. Me A. Mitchell, who was
visiting at his home near London. has
returned, Mr McGee began running
the stage on Monday morning last.
Some sneak -thief entered the store. of
Mr T. Kin last Sunday morning, and
took ont about a dozen cans of salmon.
Mr T. Cameron was at Zurich on Sat-
urday.
CHtrRcx.—Rev Jos. Eage, Goderich,
will deliver his popular lecture "Take
Back What You Borrow" in the Meth-
odist church on Thursday evening, the
15th inst.; silver collection at the door.
Next Sunday evening till Epworth
League anniversary will he held in the
Methodist church: a special musical
program is hying prepared by the Jun-
ior Epwor th League choir.
AdCIDENT.—Mr W. Rathby, one of
the hands of the sawmill, was severely
injured last week. He was throwing
rolers up above him, and when he was
stooping over to pick up another, one
slipped down, striking him on the
head, and inflicting a severe wound;
we are glad to report that he is im-
proving as well as can be expected.
COUNCIL,—Council met on Monday
evening in the town hall, persuant to
adjournment. Members all present;
the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of
last meeting were read and signed. It
:was moved and seconded that Charles
Tippett, collector, be paid his salary
for 1896, $20, Carried; that this. Council
meet together for the purpose of view-
ing work on roads that is required to
be done at oncb, to meet first Thursday
at 7.30 a. m. sharp, at Erwin's shop,
Carried; that Robt. Rowatt have the
weigh scales for the balance of 1897, on
the same conditions as last year, from
March 16th last, Carried; that this
Council prohibits Rev F. Ryan from
erecting or building a hat•b wire fence
on lots 170 and 171 Main street, and
that the Clerk notify said Rev F. Ryan
to that effect, Carried. Council ad-
journed to meet again on Monday,
May 8r6, at 8 p. m.—H. W. ERWIN,.
Clerk.
Blyth
NEW INDUSTRY.—Mr W. H. McIl-
roy, our well known cooper, is em-
barking into a new industry, and one
for which there seems to be a good
opening. He is going to manufacture,
cheese boxes. Mr Mcllroy has estab-
lished a reputation for good reliable
work, and in this new branch will no
doubt do well.
CHURCH, --The morning service in
the Methodist Church last Sunday
was condo:ted by R. Holmes, and the
evening by the pastor. This is the
first work that Rev. Mr Rigsby has
undertaken since his illness, and his
many friends were exceedingly Riad
to see him 'lack and able to officiate.
Sahhath School anniversary will be
held in this church on Sunday morn-
ing next, with an entertainment on
Monday evening,
NOTES,—Miss Gray, a popular mem-
ber of our teaching staff, spent Sunday
at her home in Seaforth; so did our
Lawyer, Archie Dickson; there's no
significance in the fact that both went
together, but then strange things hap-
pen in this worlds The peoirle ' here
are in hopes that the old school buVd-
ing can be utilized for some form ef
manufacturing, but just what it cats\
be converted into is not known.
How HE ESCAPED.—A Toronto man
from Belleville gives a circumstantial
account of the escape of the prisoner
Farrell (who was being sent down from
Goderich) who jumped from the train
between Colborne and Brighton when
on his way to Kingston Penitentiary;
"The prisoner and the officer sat just
in front of me, occupying a double seat.
Farrell was a very talkative fellow,
who forced a conversation with a pas-
senger across the aisle one seat behind,
which made it necessary for Farrell to
lean over the seat all the whije as well
as face the doc r, about threeseatsaway.
He had been talking all the way down
from Toronto, always to someone be-
hind,, so that the officer in charge paid
no attention to his leaning over the
seat, an9 kept on reading a very inter-
esting sporting paper. I had just
closed a book I Algae reading when
the prisoner swung himself out
of the seat, and with three 'Johnny
Dougan' jumps landed at the door with
a great whoop, which gave the alarm
to the officer, who rushed out and
grabbed the prisoner on the platform.
Four or five passengers e�rs were out in an
instant to aid the officer, while asmany
more pulled the bell rope constantly
for two or three minutes. But the bell
did not ring nor did the air whistle
cord work. so the enginier was una-
ware that anything was going wrong.
The struggle was a desperate one, for
Farrell's arms were free, his legs only
being shackled, which shackles, by the
way, the officer loosened up for him at
Toronto because of the `uncomfortable
feeling.' After three or four minutes
of 'pulling the priooaer managed to
break away from his clothes, going
head -first an the ground, and the offi-
cer jumped after him. When
we got to Brighton Horton, the
other officer came out of the smok-
er to see what it was all about. We
backed up to pick up the men, but
found only the officer who jumped.
He was all used up, covered with blood,
while on his forehead a lump the size
of a large egg had already risen.
Brucefield
NOTES.—Rev. Mr Muir preached at
Clinton on Sunday morning; Principal
Houston of the Clinton Collegiate filled
his position here, his subject being
"Paul at Athens;" he gave a very able
and vivid description of Athens. Messrs
D. Campbell and J. Baird left here on
Tuesday morning for the west; these
young rnen will be greatly missed from
our midst, as they were pleasant com-
panions a,nd very industrious at their
work. Our saw mill has been closed
down owing to sortie breakage about
the engine; however, it is at work -
again. Mr D. Ross, of Clinton, is in
visiting friends in this vicinity. The
funeral of Mr Donald Campbell, of
Grand Bend, passed up the 2nd con.
of Stanley on Tuesday to Clinton cem-
etery. Mr T. Simpson is at present
very low; medical men say there is
very little hope of his recovery. Seed-
ing has begun in our neighborhood;
Mr Murdoch being the first to sow the •
seed. Our new tailor is doing good
work; give him a trial. Mr J. Jamie-
son has been laid up with a severe at-
tack of la grippe for the past week.
Mr James Moody acted in his official
capacity as precentor on Sunday, to
the satisfaction of all. The spring
show will be held here on Friday, Ap-
ril 16th; all should be on hand and
assist in a good work.
COLLAR BONE BROKEN.—On Tues-
day while a student at the Collegiate
Institute named McAllister was trying
gymnastic exercises, he had the mis-
fortune to fall and - break his collar
bone.
Champlain went Conservative, Wednes-
day, by about 150 majority, It always was
a Conservative seat.
1-� GROWING
BUSINESS •
Our business has increased to just about
double what it was last year at this
time. We take this as a sure sign that
we have the geode that the people
want, and that the prices snit the mass-
es of the people.
A special WORSTED
SUITINGS at $16.
A. J. HOLLOWAY, Clinton.
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