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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1897-04-30, Page 6'I 30) ', ll$' �BILK YEAR. Ili C tuada Life Celebrates S�IHI•Centenlilul,' lite: Proud Position of the Lead - 4111', Company in Canada `8;YbTOPSIS OF ANNUAL REPORT .Thu 50th annual meeting flnde the oom- Any with assurance business reaching the 'ergo mei of $70,747,557.21, upon 23,638 lave@,under 32,302 polioiee; an inoome of niter two and three quarter million dollars ,ta`year, and assets exceeding seventeen mil. Len dollars, Bach results fully warrant he•direotors, upon this jubilee occasion, in alkjireaeing their hearty congratulations up- ol(i.tlae company's past successful career, tae'present sound and prosperous position, 04d'.their hopeful anticipation that; suoh p*osperity will he continued in the future: The new applications for aseuranoee in I:696 •were 2,556 in number, for $5,6R5,25$.- 42,'but 234 for $704,270 having been deolin- ;edy and 205 for $488,325,67 not having been .:;Carried out, the actual issue of the year re. . quli;ed in 2.116 policies for $4,492,656.75. -Mae year's claims by death were again Iatsgeiy under what was looked for, being fox $725,58;3.70 upon 232 lives; $101,900 ;w,as,also paid to policy -holders under 68 MM'atured endowment policies. These pay- ments, along with profits amounting to' 466I,105.15 allowed to polioy•holdera, ex - s. eilses of management and all other dis- ,rbureements, left a balance on the year ' Antettnting to $1,098,812.17, by which sum aesete were increased. FINANCIAL ABSTRACT ota1 income (leas reassur- ance premiums) $ 2,741,912 00 ,aynients to policyholders 1,2(111,140 01 Waller payments 380,909 s1 Total payments 1,084.000 75 ldgerassets $16,050.8:19 73 ,her aesots (net) 770,1.29 77 '.,Total assets 017,420,019 50 0:Kreassurance reserve fund (4 per vent) 015,057,917 00 1i other liabilities 425,420 Sit `Total liabilities 219.988.527 50 4rrplus over all liabilities i,u'0,180 ou 017,420,520 53 ?resident Ramsay's Address In moving the adoption of the directors' sport on the occasion of the company's abilee its 50th annual meeting, I would ask- yon to look bank at the formation of the institution in 1847,when it begaubue inese iii twine what humble quarters in this city, {,'when a comparatively very small one, with sapulation=of--some-seven or -eight-Mott ndinhabitants. It was a time when Can- ; da was sparsely tettl!d,when ra,lways•w,ra `raotiett2, unknown, and when postal and cher facilities of communication were slow and difficult, when there was, happily per- t Ibaps, little of that rush and eager compet- ltion for bnsinees which now exists. It ,ivonld hardly•then, I think, have crossed the mind of even the most enterprising gond sanguine of the premotere of the instit- 'iition, which they were, then launching up- on its career with some anxiety, and many gravely expressed doubts of success, that it ''vopldhave supporters and agencies in every ,tcity, town, and village, I may say, front the Atlantic to the Pacific, and would at- tOn in 1897 the present prominent and t'r. t leading position which the Canada Life oc- papiee to -day among the financial iustitut- ons;of the Dominion. Of the original founders of the company rt 1847, ae rejoice to have with us to -day r' Wo of its oldest and most valued fr ends, t mon. Justice Burton and Nehemiah Mer - (t l itt, who we all trust may be long spared Ste-continue their' useful and welcome ser- lc'*ces as directors. The business of the +t$l et year consists of 136 policies as uring �5:,6iU, or iu the present currency $332,- .-• Of these but nine are now in exist - tie for $12,000 upon the lives of gentle - '7, ;sten varying from ages of 82 down to 70. is small and modest beginning of 1847 Moir. finds the company in its, jubilee year rwith 32,000 polices in force for over $70,- 000;000, equivalent to about $12 per head bf,•the whole population of the Dominion, _apd when I mention that the total amount l' g ttssnranoes in force was but $3,000,000 1859 the increase since then to $70,- 000,000indioates the progreea and devel- ltiopment which the company has made ,,l ince .that time. Of the increase of ere'' income, I may say that what was 46;1859 but $135,000 for the year, is nt * in 1897 • increased twenty fold, to 42,765,648 for last year and as regards the ?i>' ageets there were in 1859 $467,894, and "emare to day $17,423,289, an increase of r ltbqut forty fold. These figures are very clearly and forcibly illustrated by the in- ,,teresting diagrams on the walla of this ?,;room, to which I would ask your attention. All the results which the diagrams disclose have been accomplished by a prudent en- ., taX'prise, combined with careful and honest efforts to afford to assurers every possible lidvantage and security which a scrupulous 'regard for the safety of the company war- Xianted. Its large business has been ob- r'ed-without extravagant expenditure,for as been the policy of the company to ain from any high pressure system of iningbusiness, which meet be ultim- y unprofitable and unsatisfactory, and eneficial results of that policy will be `when I mention that the percentage r company's expenses is from 3 1-2 to L et Dent, lower than that of any other adr n oom an I am pleased e company. a d to be P le, tb announce that our death ims last year, although they were some - hat heavier in amount than during eviotts years, as the increasing ages of rassurers indeed naturally lead us to ex - Satire yet large'y under thelmortality oal- b eulb; ed, upon andlprovided for, a conclusive prooit;of the wise discrimination exercised y t .e directors and medioal and other of- BOere in the selection of the lives offered to e.00mpany for assurance. The deaths rang the past year were 228 in number, and a ages attained ranged from 89 to 24 'heaverage age at death being 68i years, ',iiiid-t110 average daration of the policies on ' le:deceased lives being eighteen years. WOO the commencement of the company are has been paid to it by assurers a to- rn Of $28,900,000, of which the oom- 01o1ds now for future claims and pro - s$1$,000,000, and having already paid *Berets and their representatives by a 'of profits, death and endowment Slims, . etc., $15,500,000, it will be seen at the receipts for itterest alone have waded all the management and other ex- /Mises bf the company by no less than $3,- 00000,. 1 need hardly alinde to the bless- !1gg"whioh the company must have been to ii, large number of widows and orphans assurers, who: were left in many oases iiliout Other provision than that of their e policies, the payment of which planed eta ltk Comparative independence and Wait; in plane of being left in poverty, fir, in dependence on friends or relatives. 4 you are aware, the basis uplin wbroh hI 1 the valuations. of our polioy liabilities are at present made, is that of the American experience table of mortality,, with interest of 4 per cent, a table compiled by that well known actuary, Sheppard Homans, from the experience of the largest Ameri- can life oompany. Upon the present oo- Pasion, however, as is required by our•law9, A Jan insurance department upon the Domin- ion government standard, which is based upon the experience of twenty leading Brit. ish companies, and called the institute of actuaries tablest with interest at 4 ?-° per cent. We ars thus fortunate in having this year for the first time the opportunity of comparing the results of the valuations of these two different standards, and it will interest you to learn of the aoundpos. ition of the oompany, as is shown by the fact that our own valuation of liabilities le $617,000 in excess of that of the Dominion government standard, it being in the ratio of $104.01 to each $100. Such e. result is a matter of great satisfaction, and it will further confirm the public confidence which the company enjoys, and you will be glad to kno'w that the advantages which it of - fess continue to be appreciated by assurers, for in this current year, up to the present time, the new assurances exceed in num- ber and amount those of any previous year for the corresponding period, and I believe I will be sustained by you when I say that no Canadian institution stands higher than the Canada Life in the public esteem, and in none do the directors and management more -earnestly seek.to retain that eminent position, by giving to assurers every advan- tage and liberality which prudence, safety and justice can suggest, F. W. Gates, vice preaiient of the com- pany, seconded the adoption of the report in an interesting speech, and referred to the erection of the company's handsome building in Montreal, and to the increasing difficulty of securing investments at a high rate of interest. After telling some plain truths about mining investments. he allud- ed in feeling terms to the absence from the meeting of Lieut. -Governor Kirkpatrick, one of the directors. A yote of thanks to the president and directors was moved and seconded by E. B. Osler, M. P., and Major Henry McLar- en in highly complimentary terms, Adam Brawn moved and B. E. Walker seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the agents, officers, medical and legal advisers of the company, expressing in suitable terms the appreciation of the shareholders. The motion was responded to by Dr J. D. McDonald, David Kidd, A. Bt uce, and R. Hills on behalf of the medical advisers, agents, legal advisers and the staff respec- tively. the president also added an expres- sion of his appreciation. The following directors were elected: Very Rev. Dean Innes, F. W. Gates, B. E. Walker and Alexander Bruce, (q1 . C..._._.. At a subsequent meeting of the directors A.G. Ramsay and F.W. Gates were re-elec- ted president and vice-president respec- tively. J. P. TX/MALL, Clinton, is agent for this prosperous company. a valuation nns been made by the Caned FOR WEAK PEO Milburn's Heart and Nerve people having heart and nor as palpitation, throbbing, sp shortness of breath. smother'a iLE Pills for wea]c e troubles, such ms, dizziness. g feeling. pain in the breast, etc.. are an invaluable medicine as hundreds of certified cures.y,ear witne,.y' For anemia, debility, after effec s of (irip and lost appetite they are a specific. , An unsuccessful attempt was made to stab King Humbert of Italy, who was preceeding in his carriage to the .4Jampanelle race course. The would- be assassin was arrested. HAGYARD'S YELLOW OTL The great pain erre. Used extertially clues rheumatism, swellings, sprains, bruises. stiff- ness, pain and soreness of every despription. Internally used it cures croup, colds, sore throat, hoarseness, asthma; bronchitis, quinsy,'etc. Price 25c., all druggists. When you see a chick or fowl droop, have fits, or stagger, look close on the skin of the head and neck for the large grey louse, apply one or two drops of melted lard, and it will soon revive, unless in case of a hen that may have vertigo from being over -fat. Young turkeys are killed mostly by the large grey louse on the heads, - NERVE PILLS FOR WEAK PEOPLE. At all Druggists. Price bo cents per Box, or 3 for $,.go. Sent by Mail on receipt of price. T. MILBUR'N Fc rn„ T' -,,,to. W ANTED — SEVERAL EVEr;A L FAITHS UL MEN or women to travel for responsible estab- ished house, in Huron. Salary $780, payable $15 weekly and expenses. Position permanent Reference. Enclose self-addressed stamped en- velope. The National,,Star Building, Chicago. Mr David Robertson, living near Elmira, was swindled out of $180 by three sharp- ers who worked theland•purohase game on him. FYTTTIYTflrTTYTTrfttVtY mr] The D.&L. Emulsion Is invaluable, if you are run down as it is a food as well as a medicine. The D. & L. Emulsion Will build you up if your general health is impaired. The D. & L. Emulsion Is the best and most palatable preparation of Cod Liver Oil, agreeing with the moatdell- cate stomachs. The D. & L. Emulsion E Is prescribed by the leading physicians of .Canada. The D. & L. Emulsion Is a marvellous Sash producer and will give yeti an appetite, ., SOc. & t$1 per Bottle k13e etre you get I DAVIS & LAWRENCE 00., LTD. the genuine MONTREAL 41(11 CLINTON NEW ERA POULTRY NOTES. The hen that bcratchms 15 the one that lays, and tbti chick that scratches is the one that live s, Eggs are highest from December to ti February, anthen prices drop. New York uses 5,000,000a day. Never cross pure breeds. It is a "down grade" step, and always results in nothing but mongrels. Crossing destroys the dualities of .both breeds. Breeders may laugh at the "old far- mer" who allows his hens to roost in -tree tops and pick up their food, but he is a Solomon compared with the ones who feed tnree tunes a day, and make their laying hens rolling fat. Both go to extremes. How to keep eggs for hatching; -1st, wrap each egg. in tissue paper and place them in a box, using dry oats to fill between the spaces. Put the box in a cool place and turn it upside down (which. of course, turns the eggs;) three times a week. Put the eggs in the box, ends down, (either end,) and handle the box gently. They should keep a month and hatch, "Spade up the yards" should he a sign on every poultry fence 111 no other mariner can disease be heti er prevented than hy_ o;-casiou,tlly spad- ing or plowing the yards, and til no season is such work more important than in summer. Before so doing. scatter lime freely on the surface, and then scatter it again after spading. Lime r v r p e ante roup, gape and cholera. An egg will remain fresh Tint a short tinge (luting vel y warm days. aril es- pecially if left in the nest. Iq be occas- ionally war lned by the lic,us h 1 nay go on 1 he 14,•1-1 I o Lty, 'Whet/ t hey lie. c,une yery settle, the;0 is smnelhues an accumulation of gas, the consequence being that the egg will burst in the nest, discharging its contents over, the materials in the nest and over the hens. As the lice delight in filth, this condition of things will he very favor'• able to them, and they will multiply so rapidly as to cause surprise. Never use eggs as nest eggs at any season of the year. VICTORY FOR EAST SIN1COE Of one thing Mr W. H. Bennett, the Con- servative Standard Bearer in East Sim coe, is sure --He suffered from Catarrhal Trouble and found speedy and fixed Re- lief in Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder, In the coming by-election it will not be settled until the votes are counted, whether Mr W. H. Bennett, who has represented the constituency with ability for years, will again be the successful candidate. One thing Mr Bennett is perfectly certain of, whatever turn the election may take: When attending to his duties in Ottawa two sessions ago he was taken down with catarrhal trouble in the head. He used Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder and over his own signature says that, it worked like a charm, and quichly removed the trouble and made him fitted for his parliamentary duties, Sold by Watts & Co. DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS Doan's Kidney Pills act on the kidneys, bled. der and urinary organs only. They cure back- aches. weak hack, rheumatism, diabetes, con- gestion, inflammation, gravel. Bright's dis- ease and all other diseases arising from wrong action of the kidneys and bladder. FRENCH JOURNALS. @hares of Several Mot ght,And Sold Dally on the Stock Exchange. Most of the French journals have -it seJle de depeahes, where bulletins are displayedaaad a museum of relics of the paper is kept. French journalism is much more personal -in regard to its lit- erary composition than that of England or America, A large proportion'of the articles are signed with the names of the writers, even when the work is more or leas of a routine nature, such ss the sporting or law departments of the paper. On the other hand, the own- ership of newspapers is less frequently lodged in single hands than is the case in America. Very many of the French papers are owned by companies or asso- ciations,'while-the stock of several0of the beat known, such as The Figaro and Petit Journal, is bought and sold daily on the Stock ,Exchange, the quotations appearing as regularly as those of rail- way shares or Government bonds. The circulation of all but a very few of the Paris papers varies enormously, according to the contents. If a paper contains a striking article, well adver- tised previously, or if its feuilleton, con- tinued story or memoirs, which most of the French journals consider an essen- tial part of their daily issue, is by moo well known author, the circulation run up 50,000 or 10'0,000 in a week: and drop again as soon as the special feature is discontinued. When Le Jour began publishing M. Henri Roohefort's memoirs, its circulation went up five- fold, although the prioe of the paper had been doubled in order to make hay while the sun shone. The French pre4e is much more oon- oentrated in the capital than that of other European countries In Germany, for instance, it is not the press of Berlin that has the largest circulation or the greatest influence. In this, as in many' other matters, however, the French press only bears out the saying that "Paris is France. "—Chautauquan. A SUMMER SPECIFIC Dr, Fowler's Extract Wild Strawberry cares cholera., cholera morbus, diarrhoea, dy- sentery, cramps, colic, summer complaint, canker of the mouth and all bowel complaints of children and adults. It is a soothing, effect - mil and never failing medicine, which gives immediate relief and speedily effect a cure, ryfho foo• timils tipster* If 40-414.t61Tc Pi -$.E1... lr Oa reify wrapper. SEAFOItTH. ONO IuLd1t;61A1tusn TROUBLES, NOW A TAXING or TH11 PAwr. A Seaforth lady gived Qts account of her resoue;from a lifelong ailment: "Ever since I eau remember I have suf- fered trom weak a ltion of the heart, • ]for sonietitno Peet it grew constantly wLrse, 1'eduoing my health to a very low state, 1 frequently had suoh sharp pains under my heart that I was fearful if I di'ew a long breath it would oause death. In going up- stairs I had to stop to rest and regain breath. When my children made a'noise while playing I would be so overcome with nervousness and weakness that I could not do anything and had to eit down to regain composure, Ofttimee my heart would seem to swell, and give me great pain. My limbs were unnaturally cold, and I was subject to nervous beadaohes and dizziness. My mm eory boemu ee mssrtailll.... and sleep. deserted'me. "1 have been taking Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills, which I got at Mr Fear's drug store, and as a result am very much better. I have improved in health and strength rapidly since commencing this treatment. The blessing of sleep is restored to me. My heart is much stronger and the oppressive sensation in it has vanished. I can now go upstairs without stopping and with the greatest of ease, and I no longer suffer from dizziness or headache. It seems to me the circulation of my blood haa.uegbme, healthy and normal, thereby removing the coldness from my limbs. I oan trulj+ say that Milb'rn's Heart and Nervi Pills have done me a world of good." (Signed.) Lire James Constable, Seaforth, Ont. Mrs Covetable is the wife of Mr James Constable who has been a resident for over 25 years, and both he and • his estimable wife are well known in Seaforth and the surrounding country, Lasa Liver Pills cure constipation, bil- iousnese, and sick headache. 25c. NEWNPU CT A U TION MARK. A Badly Needed Invention Suggested by the Caustic Copy Reader. "I shall be famous. I have an idea that will send my name thundering down through the ages, '.' remarked the copy reader. "Humph I" replied the humorist. "It will be the first idea yon have ever had. You spend most of your time destroying the good ideas of others." "Well, that may be, although you never have any idea to destroy, seeing that you get those which you have from Joe Miller's jokebook and the'o1d al- manaos. " "Oh, well, let's have your ideal" "To tell the truth, it was suggeeted to me by you." "Ahl I thought as much, said yet you say''— "Don't ay'"Don't be in too big a harry. You haven't heard my idea." "What 18 it?" "I have invented j3unctuation mark for humor. It is intended to show the reader where to laugh. In olden times, you ,know, the point of the joke used to be printed in italics. Nowadays there is no way to show the point, and, as many of the jokes, such as yours, have no point, it is impossible to print the point in italics. Now, 'suggest that a punet`uation mark be, placed at the be- ginning and at the end of everything supptised to be funny, so that the reader may be prepared to laugh when he be- gins to read and know when he has reached the point and it is time to laugh. I would suggest that the mark be two little squares placed above the line, and I shall call it by my name. What do you think of that for an idea? - It was suggested by your stuff, as I told you." But the humorist had given the copy reader a look of scorn and had vanished. —Chicago Times -Herald. T1. ;:IPG" FOUR. A Quartette • ;sidles that are Effeet n;, •tiderfal('urea Dr. Chase's four great remedies are : Dr. Chase's Kidney -Liver Pills, Dr. Chase's Ointment, Dr. Ohase'e Catarrh Cure, and Dr. Chase's Syrup of Liuseed and Tur- pentine, his latest and greatest discovery for all throat and lung affections. " I was . sick for three years," stye James Simpson, of Newcomb Mills. " I tried various alleged patent cures and several, boxes of a certain pill which has been greatly cracked up. 1 got no re- lief. Then I tried Dr. Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. Since, I have been able to work every day and feel like a new man. Your pills alone , cured me at a coat of 25c." , "I have been subject to severe colds every fall and spring, says Miss Hattie Delaney, of 174 Crawford street, Toron- to. " I used many cough medicines, but none cured me until at a ooet of 25 cents I• tried Dr. Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine." " My 'husband was troubled with the worst kind of piles," writes Mrs. Jane Potts, of Meyerebu-rg. " He was often unable to work. Since using your Chase's Ointment he is completely cured. It is truly worth its weight in gold instead of the price you charge, only 60 cents." " 11 bought a box of your Catarrh Cure for 25 cents at Mr. Boyle's drug store here," says Henry R. 1Vicholla of 176 Rectory street, London, Ont. " I am thankful to say it cured me." Chase's remedies at all dealers. Ed. mamma, Bates & Co., mantra., Toronto. 1 BRISTOL'S 1 BRISTOL'S 1 BRISTOL'S Sarsaparilla and ooAgrED PILLS The Greatest of all Liver, Stomach and Blood Medicines. A SPECIFIC FOR Rheumatism, Gout and Chronic Complaints. They Cleanse and Purify the Blood. ,All Druggists and General Dealers. . EIAND3QI jj FN]ATUm s. l v, �r Sometimes unsightly blotches. pimples or sallow opaque akin, destroy the attract - !venues of handsome fealu_es. In all ouch (;arcs dcott'a Emulsion will build up the eyatoni AO impart freshness and beauty. raEhite This C11inb. A correspon a tt yr L•i tell to the London Fieldthatwhile be was hunting rabbits with ferrets iu January he found rabbits on three occasions in willow trees which overhung the water of u mill stream. The miller Raid that it was not an un- usual circumstance. Some months ago The Field told of other rabbits which had been shot, like raccoons or opos- sums, out of trees in England. In re- cent years cases of rabbits in trees have been reported with increasing frequency. From Australia has come the most re- markable story of rabbits as eh/aborts' The only way in which rabbits could be kept out of pertain tracts of laud in Australia was by the building of wire fences about them, the fences having meshes so small that the beasts could not crawl through and being so high that they could not jump over. The rab- bits- have clawed at the wires until their nails gradually have become hooked. Some of the rabbits learned to scale the fences, and there great additional ex- pense was necessary, for the top of the fence had to be bent over like a J up- side down, with the hook out, so that the rodents could not get over the top. Australian rabbits are said to be learn- ing to climb trees for the leaves. LOSS OF VOICE After Acute Bronchitis CORED BY USING /� Y 9S Cherry 1"!� j Pectoral A PREACHER'S EXPERIENCE. "Three months ago, I took a vio- lent cold which resulted in an attack of acute bronchitis. I put myself under medical treatment, and at the end of two months was no better. I found it very difficult to preach, and concluded to try Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. The first bottle gave me great relief ; the second, which I am now taking, bas relieved me almost entirely of all unpleasant symptoms, and I feel sure that one or two bot- tles more will effect a permanent cure. To all ministers suffering from throat troubles, 'recommend Ayer's Cherry Pectoral"—E. M. BRAWLEY, D. D., Dist. Secretary, Am. Bapt. Publication Society, Petersburg, Va. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral GOLD MEDAL AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. AYER'S LEADS ALL OTHER SARSAPARILLAS. Clinton Planing Mill. —AND— DRY KILN. The subezriber, having the very latest im- proved machinery and employing the most skilled workmen is able to do work in his line in the most satisfactory manner, at reasonable rates and en the shortest no- tice. A trial solicited. FACTORY NEAR G. T. R. STATION, CLINTON, 'WANTED — SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN or women, to travel in Huton for respon- sible established house. Salary $780, payable 815 weekly and expenses. Position permanent. Reference, Enclose self-addressed stamped en - elope. The National, Star Building, Chicago. IMPORTANT NOTICE to all owners_of Buggies. Democrats or Iron Axle„ Waggons. Having bought a "LITTLE GEM" Axle Cutter, wherebyaxle are out andboxing s o boa 4 set back to the shoulder, making the same just as good as new, I will be glad to per- form anywork in this direotion. I GUARANTEE ALL WORK malaise. tory, or no pay. Those who have had work done, speak in the highest terms of it.— Come and see the machine and get prices ALBERT SEELEY, Blacksmith and General Repairer, Leal ie Carriage Shop, Clinton. WANTED — SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN or women to travel in Huron for respon- sible established house, Salary $780, payable $15 weekly and expenses. Position permanent. Reference. Enclose self-addressed stamped en- velope, Tbo National, Star Building, Chicago. WOOD end COAL YARD WM, WHEATLEY is prepared to 811 all or. isrs for Dither Coal or Wood on short uotioe.— Or.vr' left at HI'l & Joyner s Feed Store will be promp„ ly atone ed to, CLINTON MARBLE WORKS. COOPER'S OLD STAND, Nex to Commercial note!. This oatablisnmen't is in full o+ oration and a order filled in the most satisfaoto, y way, came tory and granite work 9 specialty. Prices a reasonable as those of any establishment SEALS & IIOOVER,Clinton, m MAT STAMPING The undersigned 1e prepared to do all kinds of stamping for Mate, Persian Rugs and arti- cles of like nature. Work done promptly and at reasonable re tes. MRS A.WORTHINGTON Huron Street. Hard Work Made Easy The Sanitary regulations require thorough cleansing at this season of the year.. I have in stock the finest SOAPS at the lowest prices, including the noted Standard Electric, Each purchaser of five bars, 25c worth, is presented with a beautiful Chrome free. Pyles Pearline, Gold Dust, Sapolio, Silioo and Washing Soda; all calculated to economise labor. Pure Rulphur for fumigat- ing purposes. Brooms, Whisks, Stove, Shoe and Scrub Brushes, Mop Hand - els, Wash Tubs, Wash Boards, Pails, &c. TEAS Remember the place where you can secure the best 25c Tea, and for 40 oto. you get a Tea that cannot be matched for 50c by any Tea Peddler. Cash for good Butter and Eggs at N. ROBSON'S, - Clinton. STOCKT.AKING We are now nicely Betpled in our stores in the Old Brick Block, and pleased to see our old customers as wall as new ones. We are now busy taking stock, and in a great many lines are selling at reduced prices in order to clear out. HARLND BROS r Stoves, Hardware, &c - Clinton 500 ROUSEKEEPEItiS To take notice that our Spring Stock is arriving daily. BABY CARRIAG- ES, ART GOODS, WINDOW SHADES, SEWING MACHINES, and the largest stock of furniture in Huron County. Wesel' up-to-date sideboards with glass. $6.50; Fancy Bedroom Sets, 2Ox24, Glass, 88.00; Lar e Tables, $-t.00; Highback Rockers, $1.00, g Extension tT.H.01-11EILLMW,. 13LYTH Special Bargains Just to hand, 1 car No Montreal Sugar We keep the best assorted stock of Wed- ding Presents in Huron. TEAS I TEAS CEYLON, ASSAM and JAPANS.' 8 pounds good Young Hyson Tea for $1. SUGARS SUGARS! SUGARS! 1 Granulated, Coffee and Raws in barrels, one hundred pounds and dollars, at special prices. I Dinner, Tea and Bedroom Sets, Fancy China and Lamps. 25 per cent less than regular price. Call and see our goods and get prices. FRESH SEEDS—Timothy, Red and Alsike Clover, Turnip and Mengel. Cash paid for good Butter and Eggs. J. W. IRWIN, - - - - - Clinton NOW IS YOUR CHANCE FOR Spring Clothing Having purchased a large, up-to-date stock of Worsted and Tweed Suitings and Trouserings for the spring trade, at a very low price, we are prepared to give the gentlemen of Clinton and vicinity Ordered Clothing cheaper than has ever yet been offered here. Suits to Order from $10 up. Our $13.50, $15 and $16 Suits are Leaders. - We use nothing but first-class trimmings. A perfect fit and latest style guaranteed. ROBT. COATS & SON THE BEST PHOTOG RAPH ARE TAKEN BY . -i O RAC E FOSTER CARRIAGES AND WAGGONS We Keep in Stock and make to order Carriage&. and Waggons of all kinds. F. RUMBALL. - - CLINTON 14