The Blyth Standard, 1907-08-29, Page 3AUGUST 29TH, 1907 --THE BLYTH' STANDARD SAGE FIVE.
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A RELIABLE STORE WITH WORTHY GOODS ON SALE
AT MODk!AT1 PRIORS FOR CASH AND FARM PRODUOR.
NEW MATL!S
Received our first shipment of New gentles for fall.
Our assortment will surpass all we ever had before.
The Ladies' Coats this season are beautiful, stylish
and attractive. u'll notion the loose -fitting coat in
three-quarter, seven -eighth and full length. Among
our assortment you will End several lines of Black
Coats which are very fashionable this season. These
coats are perfectly made, throe -quarter end seven -
eighth length, beautifully trimmed, collars either
notch or flat effect, loose back, full skirt, Do not fail
to see these lines. We are also showing. several other
lines in favorite colors.
In Children's Mantles we are showing some beautiful
lines. The colors displayed are admitediy favorites,
in warm shades of cardinal, green also light and dark
greys, royal, navy and fawn.
We also have a complete line in Velvet and Bear Cloth
Coats selling at the lowest possible prices,
For a good black dress bu
Priestley's Dress Goods
Highest prices paid for Farm Producer
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BLVTH Pall Fair Sept. 23r1 and
24th.
MAKE your entries early for the
Fall Fair.
RiAD the Guelph excursion to
Goderich advertisement.
DoN'T forget that the stores close
on Monday, Sept. 2nd, Labor Day.
The nigh Court of the Indepen-
dent Order of Foresters is meeting
in Berlin on Wednesday and Thurs-
day.
Ane we going to have Civic Holi-
day on Sept, 12th ? The big excur-
sion from Guelph goes through to
Goderich that day,
LOCAL Improvement Court of Re
vision for the hearing of appeals re-
specting the proposed cement side-
walks will he ,held in Industrt• hall
on Friday evening of this week at
eight o'clock;
Trills week J. MoMurehie, C. P, R.
town delta agent, ticketed "Mrs. J.
Coombs to the Soo ; Mrs, Robert
Buchanan, Wm. McLo.rty and Wm.
'Pahl, all of Westfield, nod Dr. Ag-
new, of Clinton, tajdmonton and
return ; Geerge S'V"hunghlut end
wife, of Anbur,p, to"•Berlin ; and 16
tickets to Toronto on Tuesday.
BUTTER & EGGS
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Wm. Xing, from Near Auburn,
Commits Suicide in Blyth.
The residents of Blyth were star-
tled Friday morning when it was
rumored that a man was found
flanging at E. Livingston's cooperage
works. The rumor was true.
s rch. Tunney, as ho went to
work that morning at 6 o'clock,
found the body of Wm. Ring, a far-
mer from near Auburn and well-
known in Blyth, hanging front a
beam at the cooper shop. The coro-
ner, Dr. Milne, was notified but de-
cided an inquest not necessary. The
body was moved to Chellew's under-
taking establishment,
Deceased left home Tuesday of
last week and went to Goderich, end
came here Wednesday and left
Thursday morning by the C. I'. R
train for Guelph returning in the
evening. He left the train and
went to Livingston's electric iteht
plant and stayed with John Nivins,
the electrician, till he put out the
lights, and walked to the road with
him. They parted at the road, de-
ceased stating that lie would go
home, It is thought that he went to
the coopershop and placed two bar-
rels together and then ono on top,
after which be hung the rope, and
placing it around his neck knocked
the buret away,
Deceased ran a. furniture Store in
Gerrie about 15 years ago and after•
wards lived in Winghatn; and 10 or
12 years ago moved to the farm he
left. He leaves a wife and two
daughters to mourn his loss. As far
its can be learned there is not the
slightest cause for the action.
The funeral en Saturday was
largely attended, being under the
auspices of the 0, 0. F.
THE trout season closes Saturday.
Tun halt mile track at the show
grounds is being put in condition
for the annual fall show,
MARKET REPORT.— Wheat 85-85 ;
Barley 40-40 ; Oats 40-40 ; Peas
74-75 ; Butter 16-17 ; Eggs 16-17.
SEND in your coupons. You can
never tell haw close you will come
to getting the prize till the Fall Fair
is over.
BLYTn Bowler's wont to Brussels
on Tuesday and defeated the home
club on the round by 5 shots. F,
Anderson's rink lost to J, Habkirk
by 1 shot ; J. Meidurchie lost to Id
L. Jackson by 9 shots ; Dr. Long
beat the Downing trophy winners
by 15 shots.
THE Wingham Advance of last
week refers to 0111' 21st birthday :
THE BLYTH STANDARD has reached
its 21st birthday, The Advance
extends congratulations and wishes
THE STANDARD and its proprietor
the highest measure of success. Tint
STANDARD well upholds the interests
at Blyth and deserves hearty, loyal
sagest,
Lan, Thursday evening a base-
ball match was played on the park
here between a team composed of
those employed from the Commercial
hotel to Sims' blacksmith shup and
the pick of the other players in the
town• Tho game ended with a
scorn of night to seven in favor of
the boys in the block. Following
composed the two teams : Block—
D. Somers, G. Wambold, R. McKay,
B. McArter, N. B. Gerry, E. 'John-
ston, Art. and James Situs, A. Ruh-
ins.,n ; Picked teatn—Craig, Taman,
Bell, Somers, Kerr, Buchanan. Sims,
Carter and Watson. Harry Haines
was the umpire and the big leagues
are looking for trim, so the regular
umpire remarked.
As we make a specialty of handling
produce we are paying the Wheat each
prices for Butter ane Eggs at our store.
When you have any of these for sale get
our prices before going elsewhere.
Grain ekeeks pald after banking hours
at our store,
McMiLLAM & CO.
Ofnsley Street Blyth
Purchase tickets for
Toronto Exhibition
Harvesters' Excursions
at Town Ticket Office.
J. Mumble, Agent,
0ini'it open evening and morning before
each excursion,
Re .d D the ads. in THE STANDARD.
Yalu postmasters of Ontario will
meet irrr Toronto on Sept. 3rd. 1).
B. McKillihon is President of the
Huron Co. l\sscciation.
Doa''r wait rl' us 10 Call on you,
names of your visit-
ts possible. We are
but hand in ill
ors as early"
only too plea sr l to publish them.
QoITE a nuns :,r were at the C. P.
R, station Sunday, ttnrnoo❑ to stn
the regular evening': 'kiin run up to
Goderich to commence -ars regular
run on the G. & G.
THE people are now sading up
their money to expend at Toronto
and London during fair time. What
matters it if goods are marked up so
lyong as they aro from city.
y.
THE Patrick Kelly 504aore farm,
being northwest halt' of lot 14 in the
eight con. of Morris, has been sold to
John Nivins, of Blyth, the price
being 62000. He gets immediate
possession,
A nocroit says that ten cents worth
of peanuts contaie more nourishment
than the best porterhouse steak. A
steak has the advantage, however,
that if you cannot eat 11, you can use
it for a hinge on the barn door.
FRIDAY of this week is the date
set by Wingham High School Board
for the formal opening of that insti-
tution, Tho commencement exer-
cises will he held the same evening
when a choice program will be pre-
sented,
THE Brussels Post : "21 Years
Old.—Last Week THE BLYTII STAN-
DARD attained its majority and Is
better able to hold its place than in
any past period of its history. The
Blyth people aid in this by their
cordial support. The Post wishes
THE STANDARD a year of progress”
THE new C. P. R, time table which
went into force on Monday morning
on the G. & G. road is a little better
for Blyth as the residents of this
town do not bavo to stay up all
night so that they can catch the
train in the morning. Following is
the time table :—Leave for Toronto
at 7.36 n. m, and 5,36 p. nt. ; arrive
from Toronto at 11,49 a, m. and
9,29 p. m.
SEND in your coapon and try for
a free paper.
BUM Public School will re -open
on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd,
'Pun scrap iron men made a ship-
ment to London this week.
Luctcxow vs. Blyth to -day on Ag-
ricultural Park. Game called at 5
p. In. sharp.
THE C. P, R are offering cheap
rates for London fair. The fare
will be 62,65,
A LOAD of young people went to
Westfield church to hear Harold
Jarvis. They reported a fine con
eert.
Teri congregation of Trinity
church are erecting a new cement
stable at the rectory; as the old one
has served its day. John Stewart
has the contract for the cement
work.
Tun Blyth junior baseball club
had their photo taken by T. B Me -
Aster on Monday evening. When
Mr. 1fcArter gets a new glass in his
camera the seniors will have their
picture taken, At least, somebody
told us the juniors broke it.
Tint Wingham Times of last week
says:—THE BLYTH STANDARD has
passed its 21st birthday and Is one of
the best papers in the county, I3rer.
Kerr has improved THE STANDARD
$1000 taking charge and has our
best wishes for continued success,
WE notice by the paper's that J.
McMurchie has been playing cricket
at Bayfield with the home team
against Seatforth. Although beaten
by a snore of forty-four to eighty,
Mr. McMurchio made 16 runs out of
the 44.
Tut directors of Blyth Fall Fair
are offering special prizes fir the
best business men's displays in the
hall, viz :--General store display,
dry goods display, boot and shoe
display, grocery display, furniture
display and hardware display. The
prize will be 95 in each class. Ex-
hibits must be in place by 3 p. m,
or first day, Frank Metcalf also
offers prizes of 82,50, 31,50 and 31
to persons under eighteen years of
age who can correctly name the
greater number of a set of apples to
bo placed on a table.
ARMSTRONG — Coontns,—A quiet
but pretty wedding took place at
the home of W. G. and Mrs- Coombs,
Molesworth, the interesting sere•
pony being performed by Rev.
John Burnett on Wednesday, 14th
inst., when their daughter, Miss
Godetha M., was united in the holy
bonds of matrimony to Wm. Crosby
Armstrong. The bride, who was
unattended, wore a white Swiss or-
gandie gown and carried a boquet
of flowers. The nuptial knot was
tied beneath an arch of evergreens
interwoven with variegated sweet
peas. Their many friends here and
elsewhere unite in expressing beat
wishes to Mr. and Mrs, Armstrong
WESTERN FAIR
The Exhibition the People Like to Attend
TEMPERANoE HOTEL AT RIPLPY.—
The Royal hotel, Ripley, run for
many years by John Putland, has
been purchased by D. B. McLeod, of
Southampton. The object of the
purchase is to open up a temperance
hotel for the accommodation of the
public. Since local option came into
force this house has been closed and
there has been some complaint
about accommodation, McLeod paid
34000 for the premises and the citi-
zens bonus him to the extent of 8400
which will he applied to the pur-
chase of furniture. It is stipulated
that he shall give a free open shed,
meals at 25 cents to farmers and hay
and oats at current rates. Mr, and
Mrs. Patin(' and family have now
moved to 13elgrave.
The Western Fair.
The Western Fair, London, held
tills year Sept. 6th to 14th, will
without doubt be a great success.
Entries aro coming io fast in all the
departments. At the present time
indications are that the horse ex-
hibit will be very large.
The .London hunt Club have kind-
ly offered to exhibit the six couple
of hounds and horses composing the
Ihint team that won this class at the
International horse Show at London,
England, this year in competition
with the world, The exhibition
will be composed of four horses rid•
den by the master, Hon. Adam
Becic, the huntsman and two whips
in the hunt colors, and will consist
of horses in their exhibition of jump-
ing exatetly as shown when winning
the above prize. Mrs, Adam Beck
has kindly consented to exhibit her
harness ]gorses, carriages and ap-
pointments as exhibited at the above
show. This will certaini•y be a sight
worth travelling miles to see. It
will be given on Tuesday and Wed
nesday afternoons before the grand
stand,
Programs have been issued ntd
all the attrectiors as advertised will
take place daily,
All information given on applica-
tion to the Secretary, General Ot'if-
ees, London, Ont.
EXHIBITORS AND VISITORS FiND IT PROFITABLE TO GO
KNABENSIIUE'S AIRSHIP dally, and a full list
of Attractions, with plenty of Music, Fireworks
after programme, each evrntn¢, nonrinding with
that. gr.md display "TUE SIEGE OT GIBRALTAR"
Reduced Rates on All Railroads
Send to the Secretary for Prise Lists, Programmes
and all Information.
W, J. REID, Prccrdont,
A. M. HUNT, Secretary.
London,
Sept. 6 to 14
as they take up housekeeping in
their now home in Mnnerieff. The
bride is a niece of James and Mrs.
Cutt, of town.
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F
en's New Fall
Suits at $8 to X10
We secured a special line of good "Tweed Suits
to retail at $8, $8.5o, $9 and $io. These goods
are without doubt the hest of values and at these
prices you save money. Remember the prices $8
to $t0.
WilnIsgs•Ilaaaimol ea
Grey Fla
els at 1.2e
In our purchases for fall i winter we were after the Closest
prices and today our stook of Grey Flannels can't he heaten anywhere.
We sell you Grey Flannels at 127,0, Ile, 15c, 180, 20o, 250 and 30c.
Ladies' Winter
Undervests at 20c
Our purchase of 9500 of Ladles' Vests and Drawers at the old
wter
rices put us on the
our 1, a filo~' Vests atr20e, 25otch
`ori values.,tie, 75e, 91 values
91 nd 91.25. Do ctDonot
forget that Stanfield's Underwear for ladies is included in the above.
Have You Seen Our
Ladies' Jackets ?
Come in and htunrat quality and prioes, and get our catalogue of
Skirts and Jackets. New styles at old values.
Do You. Wish a New Dress r
Onr blacks, navys, browns and greens at 50e, 75e, 91 and 91.25
are aiding our sales every day. The lovely shades, fine qualities and
beautiful finish of our goods are again giving us the lead in Dress
Goods at per yard 50e, 75e, 91 and 31.25.
Brown & Wiggle Wool Blankets
at Old Prices.
We consider this maker the best manufactn ro'rof Woollen I3lan-
kete in Canada, no sulphur used to bleach them. The more they are
washed the better they will look and they will nut turn yellow with
soap.
CASA PAID F011. BUTTER AND -EGGS
POPIESTONE & CARDINER
Successors to McKINNON & CO.
TABLES AND CHAIRS
Extension Tables, 5 legs, very strong, will seat from 12 to 16
men, prices $7.5o, $8.5o and $I.o.
Dining Chairs, high backs, large seats., 500, 6oc, 85c and $r.
Leather Seat Diners, polished oak, at $2, $2.5o and $3 each.
Come and see the ;goods,
J. H. CHELLEW
CASH FOR BUTTER AND EGGS
A FULL LINtE OF ----
°rest. fir' r'@poe1'1Os
---ALWAYS ON II:vND.
Meats of different kinds. Salt in barrels and bags.
Five Star Manitoba Flour and Choice Family.
The Cradle.
EeiuIEI.—In Morris, on August 7t11
to Mr and Mrs, Louis Eekmier,
a daughter,
A. TAYLOR - BLYTH
EXCURSIONS TO TORONTO
FOR THE EXHIBITION
Single rare $3.35 Law Rates $2.50
DAILY SPECIAL EXCURSION DAYS
MONDAY, AUGUST 26 TO AUGUST 27, 29 AND 31
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
INCLUSIVE SEPT. 3 AND 5
ALL TICKETS GOOD TO RETURN UNTIL TUESDAY. SEPT. 10
SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICE
Ask for free copy of official program and timetable
f1, tricIIInrCtia, C. P. R. Rgent, Hlgtll