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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1897-01-06, Page 1r.:, r ilt� KURT WS- RECORD. TEFLUS—$1.25per Annun►t 1.e01n Advanee. INDSPSND&NT IN,ALLTHINGS—NEUTRAL IN NOTHING A. M TODD, Editor and Owner VOL. XIX CLINTON-. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 6, 1897 WHOLE NO. 946 Xmas Cakes —AND— Mince Meats. We have a Special Whiskey of Liquor Quality which is used by a great many people in- stead of cheaper quality of Brandy. Also Port and Sherry Wines of highest grade.. We also carry Brandy in wood and bottle of finest grade. Lack Kennedy The Clinton Liquor Store. 1897 AW M W7Lr, Wee. M(I 1Fkr. .for. Aftew OWN . him.. lffl . 1 2 4 1. 5 6 x 8 9 & 18 O 20 21 a ,2>ri Rei 25 26 X 28 29 �0 11irief Town Topics. Miss Turnbull is visiting Dr. Ander- son at Mitchell. Mr. Sid Smith has accepted a position with P. B. Crews. Miss Curtis, of Blyth, wits among friends on Thursday. Mr. H. Robertson, of Goderieh. was in town lastThursday. Mrs, Hiscox, of London, is visiting friends and relatives in Clinton. Miss Minnie Couch was last week on a visit to her uncle, Air. Thos. Coueh, ant Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. W. Sadleir, of Seaforth, were last week the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Freeborn. Win. McVittie left yesterday for the London Military School, where he will go under braining. Miss A. Stout left Saturday for Au- burn, where she will instruct the young for the year 1897. Mr. Arthur Cantelon had eighteen candidates to vote for last. Monday but in an odd case he may have I'plumped." Mrs. Brooks and children returned home to Mitchell on Monday, after spending her holidays with her parents here. Miss Jean Macpbersou tendered a party. t her fra- e l on wedneklay, and Mass Lola Miller on Thursday evening. Mr. -John Smith has for the tenth time been elected delegate to the High Court, Cr O. F. He has for ten years beery High Marshal. Mrs. Whitt will resume her classes in music as follows: -In Clinton, Sat- urday, Jan. 9th; Kippen 11th; Londes- boro and Blyth, 13th. Mrs. Bousfield (daughter of S. G. Plummer) and three children, of Mc- Gregor, Man., are here on a visit to friends and relativeq. The Twenty -Five Club had a most delightful time on New Year's eve., the last hop of 1896 and the first of 1897. A large number were present. Mr. Ed: Noble, lately of London and formerly of Clinton, has accepted the position of stenographer in the Found- ry office. He is well qualified for the posibion. M -r. Victor French (son of the man- ager of the House of Refuge, Clinton), Ilio hats been working on the Mitcbe l Recorder, will enter upon a collegiate course of studies. Evangelistic services in the Baptist Church have opened most favorably. Evangelist Palmer will continue the services front evening to evenin;. On Sunday evening the chntreh•7was crowded. Messrs. Horace Jackson rand Frank Bowers have secured the skating rink for the winter months. As soon as there is sufficient frost skating will be in full blast and a number of contest; and hockey matches will be announced from time to tune. Mr. H. Stevens, of the Base Line, met with a severe accident while watering the horses on Thursday evening. He, was found insensible with several ribs ,1)roken. One of the horses kicked him, but how it occurred Mr. Stevens does not know. Be is recovering. Chile horst. CIIIPs.-The Epworth League meet- ing was led by Miss Annie Merrell, and )Huth interest was manifested, -A Ringing class will soon be formed in town. -Jack Watson, who was hired with Mr. O. Wren, for the summer, is at home at present. When asked when it was comming off he wouldn't say. Recently Miss Mary Merrell was eleetvd a second time president of the Epworth League. -We regret to learn thatGeo.Wren,Sr„is severely ill. -Mr. John McLay, of the 8th con„ is Tucker. stuith's eilteerned Deputy -Reeve. He is the peoples choice and well posted in municipal affairs. -Bill Spain, of Seaforth, has taken a large contract to cut cordwood from H. McMillan of the SO con. We all extend to Bill a cala mille faMhe. Hielaramen and Irish. men make the best of chums. He has the shanty built and may look for a surprise party without delay. The Noble Dead. dates from the last century, were dis- Councillors -J. B. Hoover 89, Geo. covered and translated by Air. Hale, ilt� KURT WS- RECORD. TEFLUS—$1.25per Annun►t 1.e01n Advanee. INDSPSND&NT IN,ALLTHINGS—NEUTRAL IN NOTHING A. M TODD, Editor and Owner VOL. XIX CLINTON-. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 6, 1897 WHOLE NO. 946 Xmas Cakes —AND— Mince Meats. We have a Special Whiskey of Liquor Quality which is used by a great many people in- stead of cheaper quality of Brandy. Also Port and Sherry Wines of highest grade.. We also carry Brandy in wood and bottle of finest grade. Lack Kennedy The Clinton Liquor Store. 1897 AW M W7Lr, Wee. M(I 1Fkr. .for. Aftew OWN . him.. lffl . 1 2 4 1. 5 6 x 8 9 & 18 O 20 21 a ,2>ri Rei 25 26 X 28 29 �0 11irief Town Topics. Miss Turnbull is visiting Dr. Ander- son at Mitchell. Mr. Sid Smith has accepted a position with P. B. Crews. Miss Curtis, of Blyth, wits among friends on Thursday. Mr. H. Robertson, of Goderieh. was in town lastThursday. Mrs, Hiscox, of London, is visiting friends and relatives in Clinton. Miss Minnie Couch was last week on a visit to her uncle, Air. Thos. Coueh, ant Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. W. Sadleir, of Seaforth, were last week the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Freeborn. Win. McVittie left yesterday for the London Military School, where he will go under braining. Miss A. Stout left Saturday for Au- burn, where she will instruct the young for the year 1897. Mr. Arthur Cantelon had eighteen candidates to vote for last. Monday but in an odd case he may have I'plumped." Mrs. Brooks and children returned home to Mitchell on Monday, after spending her holidays with her parents here. Miss Jean Macpbersou tendered a party. t her fra- e l on wedneklay, and Mass Lola Miller on Thursday evening. Mr. -John Smith has for the tenth time been elected delegate to the High Court, Cr O. F. He has for ten years beery High Marshal. Mrs. Whitt will resume her classes in music as follows: -In Clinton, Sat- urday, Jan. 9th; Kippen 11th; Londes- boro and Blyth, 13th. Mrs. Bousfield (daughter of S. G. Plummer) and three children, of Mc- Gregor, Man., are here on a visit to friends and relativeq. The Twenty -Five Club had a most delightful time on New Year's eve., the last hop of 1896 and the first of 1897. A large number were present. Mr. Ed: Noble, lately of London and formerly of Clinton, has accepted the position of stenographer in the Found- ry office. He is well qualified for the posibion. M -r. Victor French (son of the man- ager of the House of Refuge, Clinton), Ilio hats been working on the Mitcbe l Recorder, will enter upon a collegiate course of studies. Evangelistic services in the Baptist Church have opened most favorably. Evangelist Palmer will continue the services front evening to evenin;. On Sunday evening the chntreh•7was crowded. Messrs. Horace Jackson rand Frank Bowers have secured the skating rink for the winter months. As soon as there is sufficient frost skating will be in full blast and a number of contest; and hockey matches will be announced from time to tune. Mr. H. Stevens, of the Base Line, met with a severe accident while watering the horses on Thursday evening. He, was found insensible with several ribs ,1)roken. One of the horses kicked him, but how it occurred Mr. Stevens does not know. Be is recovering. Chile horst. CIIIPs.-The Epworth League meet- ing was led by Miss Annie Merrell, and )Huth interest was manifested, -A Ringing class will soon be formed in town. -Jack Watson, who was hired with Mr. O. Wren, for the summer, is at home at present. When asked when it was comming off he wouldn't say. Recently Miss Mary Merrell was eleetvd a second time president of the Epworth League. -We regret to learn thatGeo.Wren,Sr„is severely ill. -Mr. John McLay, of the 8th con„ is Tucker. stuith's eilteerned Deputy -Reeve. He is the peoples choice and well posted in municipal affairs. -Bill Spain, of Seaforth, has taken a large contract to cut cordwood from H. McMillan of the SO con. We all extend to Bill a cala mille faMhe. Hielaramen and Irish. men make the best of chums. He has the shanty built and may look for a surprise party without delay. The Noble Dead. dates from the last century, were dis- Councillors -J. B. Hoover 89, Geo. covered and translated by Air. Hale, 11ORATIO IIALE PASSES TO A who has prefaced his version with a JUST REWARD. full account of the Iroquois people. Trustee -W. G. Smith elected by ac- The eminent historian, Dr. J. G, Shea, JE WAS A GREAT READER, WRITER, says of this work: "It is a philosoph- ►Cal and inaster•ly treatise on the, Iro- AND SCHOLAR. qquOis leaggue and the cognate tribes, Readers of THE NHWS-RECORD will their relabious, language, mental sincerely regret to learn of the death character istics and policy, such as we A Horatio Hale in his 80th year, a have. never had of any nation of this grief announcement of which apppeared continent.” A description of the 11 Tu- n there columns last week. He was telo Tribe and Language," published able to be out on Dec. 23 and was a originalty in the transactions of the ;orpse on the 28th, That he was a Thoroughly upright citizen, learned in American philosophical Society of Philadelphia, in March, 1883, gives the It profession, a great reader, keen interesting and really romantic history iritic and well advanced in science, ;oes without saying. Be leaves a of a small tribe of Indians, who for- merly resided in Virginia and North Carolina, and thence ttrfgrated north - wife, two sons and daughter, tho atter being the wife of Richard Ranward, through Pennsylvania and New lord, Esq town. One son resid York to Canada, where the last sur- , aere and que in Chicago. The funer vivers were found by Mr. Hale, and, to rook place to Clinton cemetery las ruesday. From the following bio'r the surprise of ethnologists, were proved, by their language, to be con- ,yraphical mention we give a few elf. netted with the Dakotas of the far .erpts :- west. In 1882, Mr. Hale, its a member St. Johns. of a committee of the American As- HALH, HORATIO, Clinton, Ontario, sociation for the Advancement of was it native of the United States, who Science, which met in that year at was a long resident of Canada. He Montreal, took part in organizing the was a lawyer. but was chiefly knowtk first meeting of the section of Anthro- in both countries as a writer of scientr pology in that association ; and, some - He subjects. The following account o what remarkably, two years litter, in Iiia earlier life, before his removal t the Raarne city, he was one of the c:om- Ua,nada, is condensed, with some slighlf urittee of the British Association, alterations, from the sketch in Dr, which organized the first meeting of Allibone's "Critical Dictionary of Eng- the like section in thatworld-renowned lish and American authors," published society, -an evidence both of the re- in 1859:-Ifle was a eon of the distin- cant rise and progress of this branch of guished authoress, Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, science, and of the position held by Air. rand of the late David Hale, a leading Hale among its cultivators. A report lawyer of Newport, N. H. He gradua- by hits on the Blackfoot tribes Was ted at Harvard in 1837, where he waread at the lust meeting of the British so highly distinguished for his aptitud Association, held in Aberdeen, in Sep - in the acquisition; of languages, tha teunber, 1885. He was in (1885), one of whilst still an undergraduate he the vice-presidents of -the American was selected to fill the post of Association, and president of its An - philologist to the United States thropologicalsection. Hewasamember exploring expedition, commanded by of many learned societies besides those Captain Wilkes. The result of his already named, -including theAnthro- learned investigations will be found in iington, pological lnstitutu of Great Britain, vol. vii., -('Ethnography and Philo- the Anthropological Society of Wash - logy," -of the series of works which•, the Pennsylvania Historical compose the history of that noble en-. Society, the New England Historic- terprise. Mr. Hale's intelligent la- genealogical Society, the Buffalo His - hours have elicited warm couimenda- torical Society, etc: He was a fre- tion froin highly respectable authori- both home The (uent contributor to periodicals in the 6nited States, Great Britain Can ties, at and abroad. distinguished English philologist, Dr. and - ada, on scientific and literary topics, Latham, in his recent work on the and took particular interest in "Natural History and. Varieties of educational matters. Through his ef- Man," retnarks that Mr. Hale's work forts the Clinton High School and the contains "the greatest mass of philo- Clinton Mechanics' Institute and logical data ever accumulated by a Sita- Library Association were established, gle Inquirer•." The following lines from and he wars for many years chairman the American Journal of Science give of the High School Board and Presi- perhaps as good an account of this dent of the Institute. While holding great work as could be conveyed in a these positions he gave much time to brief description:—" The first 225 pages correspondence and interviews with are devoted to ethnography, or an ac- the Ontario authorities, and to the cir- count of the customs, religion and civil culation of petitions to the legialatnre, polity, and origin of the natives of the which resulted in largely increased several countries and ishinds visited by liublic giants to the high schools and the expedition. The retraining 440 mechanics' institutes throughout the paves comprise the philology of the Province, and in legislation which sarne regions. The various dialects of greatly enhanced their efficiency. One Polynesia art, treated of under the important result of the legislation thus general head of a comparativegram- Polynesia, followed by Poly- promoted by Mr. Hale, it may be men- to the of ivar of at nesian lexicon. The languages of the tioned, was secure admission female pupils into the high schools, on Feejee Islands, the Kingsmills, Ro- the same terms and with the same ad- tuma, Australia, and the northwest vantages which were allowed to orale coast of America, and some di%lects of pupils, -a privilege which had�ppre- Patagonia and Southern Africa come vrously been denied to their. Mr.Hale next under consideration. We feel as- also took part in various public sured that a glance at the work will enterprises, and, in especial, was chair - excite surprise in all at the amount of inan of the committee which secured information collected, and pleasure at the means for the construction -of the the system and perspicuity with which London, Huron and Bruce Ra.lwa - the whole is presented." After the a successful work, which has added completion of this work, Mr, Hale Europe of largely to the prosperity of the fertile and improving district through visited and other portions the ettttet'n continent, and on his re- rapidly which it passes. turn was admitted to the bar. He -- then engaged in the dirties of his pro- Clinton Electons. fession, but occasionally found time to was hurried on Sundaty. His death contribute an essay on his favourite The elections on Monday were in theme to some periodical in this court- many redpects disappointing. The try, or in Great Britain." To the fore- weather was anything but favorable going sketch may be added some for a full vote. However, here arid omitted dates and other particulars. there knots of interested people con - Mr. Hale was born on May 3, 1817, i ngnegated at various points around town Newport, N.H., and was admitted to during the day and each had their th�yr, bar in Chicago in 1855. He married , favorites amc ng the several candidates. irra'the previous year, in Jetsey City, Announcements were somewhat late Margaret Pugh, daughter of the late owing to the cumbersome new county Wm. Pugh, 1�%q., J. P., of Goderieh council regulation. Some candidates township'Vin the county of Huron, feared the vote of the ternpetaance CanadCanada'est, Mr. Pugh wits of Eng- party because they had retused lish birth, and was one of the earliest ko sign a petition to loPe off one hot(A .set Liens in that county, where he. pur- at least in town, while other candidates chased a considerable tract of land, were shaking in their boots because Wearying of the hardships of an enni- they bad signed the petition. In con - grant's Ince, he removed, with tris sequence, Lhe Grits and Tories, the tainily, in 18:37, to the United States, Methodists and Presbyterians, the where he soon afterwards died. In Baptists and Episcopalians, the Ro- 1856, the land which lie had purchased man Catholics and Jews and Gentiles, in Canada had become valuable by the and one and &I -thousand other causes progress of .settlement, and, at the re- are advanced for this, that and the of the hears in England and the V other thing -for victory,, for defeat, United States, Mr. Hale assumed the for consolation. THE NEWS -RECORD charge of it. He finally took up Ills had not any cause for joy or sor- residence on the estate, which is now row or, consolstion. TriE PEOPLE'S included within the limits of the flour- CHomp should be for the best and the Istown of Clinton. lie de- good of the town. Every candidate voted his time partly to professional elected certainly has an interest for the pursuits, and partly to scientific in- welfare. of Clinton, and every elector vestigations, chiefly in languages and now expects that, each will do their in that attractive and important study known part in broadly guarding the trade, of recent growth, as' anthropo• commerce and 1)appiness of the people logy, or the I1 science of man." In the of the Haab of Huron. The main in - course of these inquiries he visited terest centred on Cooper and McKen- various Indian tribes in Canada and the United States, and carried on zie, two deadly opponents who waged The an extensive correspondence. The re- war for the Deputy-Reeveship fight than a Provin- sults of his researches have apperred in was even warmer caal or Domipion election and wagers the ttansactions of learned societies were freely made on both sides. The and in some separate publications, result will be found in the figures. The most important of these is an The contest for Councillors was warm, octavo volume, entitled "The Iroquois and in a degree the same for Trustees. Book of Rites," which appeared in 1883, Some new men will appear at the in the -Library of Aboriginal Ameri- Council and Trustee Boards, all well can Literature," edited by the dis- qualified for the positions. The vote tinguished ethnologist, Dr. D. G. Brin- was as follows: - ton, of Philadelphia. The basis of this , ST• ANDREW'S WA work to a curious manuscript --or rather two manuscripts -in the Mo- -RD.., Councillors -J. C. Gilroy loft, J. Tay - hawk and Onondaga dialects, relating for 96, H. B. Colne 76 -the two first re - to the origin, laws and ceremonial usages of the Iroquois confederacy. elected. Trustees -John Gibbings 84, A. M. These manuscripts, whose composition Tadd 78 -John Gibbings re-elected. Im ST. JAMES' WARD. I Goderieh. Councillors -J. B. Hoover 89, Geo. IN HOLY ORDERS.—On Sunday weak, Swallow 83, John McMurray 78 -the Rev. Allan Seager, 51, A., of Toronto, first two elected, both new men. was inducted in the priesthood of the i Trustee -W. G. Smith elected by ac- Church of England. clamation. THE COLLEGIATE. -The Collvariate re -opened on Monday with the follow- ing staff; H. 1. Strang, B.A„ mincipal. Councillors -Jas. A. Ford 94 (a new A. J. Moore, B. A., Mise Chtarlles, B. A., member), Thos. Walker 19(3, Chas. B. D. Grant, science master; Miss Me - Overbury 80, Wm. Cooper 34 --the first Lellan, Miss Strang. two elected. FOR ELECTION. -H ligh Semple, who ST. GEORGE'S WARD. was commitecl from Zurich for break. Councillors -S. G. Plummer and W. Ing into a store, was brought to town C. Searle ajlaacted h acclamation. Trustees -J. Jackson 91, T. C. Bruce on Tuesday, and shortly afterwards appeared before the county judge for 59 Jackson elected. election. The defendant pleaded "Not guilty" elected to be tried by His FOR DEPUTY -REEVE. Honor, without it jury, and his trial St. Andrew's. was set down for the 15tH inst. 00oper ......78. McKenzie .....58. PUBLIC SCHOOL.s-The town schools St. James'. re -opened on Monday with the follow - Cooper ......64. McKenzie .....82. ing staff: S. P. Halls, M. A. principal; St. Johns. Central -Misses Sharman, Rust., F. E. Cooper... . 81. McKenzie ...... 60. Ball Franks and Stewart • St. Patrick's St. George's. -Misses Burrett and Skelton; St. And - Cooper ......73. McKenzie .....52. news -Misses Watson and Parsons; St. David's -Misses Wiggins and Melvor, 2 .2 HE GOT A VERDICT. -In the matter of Tilt vs. Barnhart, an action to re - _ Maj. Cooper -44 cover $112.50, part of licence. fee prod The Council is therefore comprised as follows: -Mayor, Robert Holmes; by plaintiff and used by defendant, and which was reserved horn the ye- I cent session, His Honor Judge Mass:)n Reeve, D. B. Kennedy; Deputy Reeve, S. S. Cooper; Councillors -J. C. Gilroy, Jacob Taylor, J. B. Hoover, Geo. Swat- gave his decision on Thursday -a ver - diet for plaintiff for the amount claim - ed and costs. low, Thos. Walker, Jas. A. Ford, S. G. WEEK OF PRAYER. -The following Plummer, W. C. Searle. lathe programinetobeobserved united - '.Che Public School Board is :-W. S. ly during, the week of prayer by the Harland, J. G. Stevenson, J. W. Irwin, Metbodist and Presbyterian congre- T. Jackson, Jr., W. G. Smith, Isaac Jackson, John Gibbings, R. Agnew. ggations of the towel. The services k�egan On Alonday. To -dap Wednes- day, the regular prayer meeting will Colborne be held in each of the churches and be NEW COUNCIL. -The following corn -conducted prises the new council for 1897: --Alex. by the respective Pastors. ionsThursday,the subject of Min he before Young, Reeve; Nathen Johns, Deputy- ineForet� the meetings in sinus is church, where Rev. Jas. Victoria Reeve, acclamation; Councillors, Jas. Taylor, Andrew Millian, Harry Morris. Anderson will so con the address. ill Each meeting will commence at 8 E o'clock, and it is earnestly desired that Seafortli. God's people shall make this it week of special waiting upon the Lord. both in Tfrr Now COUNCIL. -Mayor, R. Scott; Reeve. Jas. Beattie; Deputy- public and in private. ' Roeve, W. Smith; Councillors, North CIRCULAR OITY BRmps.-Mr. Chas. Ward, W. Ament, D. McIntyre, R. Washington, Vecently of West Wawa- Winter-, South Ward, Geo Sims, J. S. nosh is now delivery and express agent Roberts, J. Gilles is; East Ward, Jno. ti4 ilson, T. Stephens. for baggage and merchandise to and from G. T. R. depot, he having Turner, J. G. the bought out Mr. Jas. Doyle.-Pridhams' Bayfield. Tailoring establishment is now second Y to none in Ontario, he having just corn - THE ELECTIONS.—Janes Burns was pleted his window fixings that gives it r9elected Reeve over Dr. Stanbury by the finishing touch. -The furniture and 73 to 61. For trustees the vote stood :-- knitting factories closed down for the Win. Wbiddon 86, James Fowlie 77, holiday week, but they are now run - Tudor Marks 76, John Ferguson 62, Ding full time. -Miss Mary Craigie re - John Falconer 58, so that Whiddon, turned to her school at Stayner on Fowlie and Marks are elected. Por Saturday. -Mrs. Jones, of Clearville, is the new County Connell the vote was: visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Le- -John Torrance 134, Peter Douglass touzel.-Miss Winnifrede Ball, who has 94, GeorgeMeEwan 11. received -an is poi.utrnent-in -tbe L'redi-. — --- ton Public School leftfor that village Holmesville. on Saturday. -Mr. H. J. D. Cooke, barrister of Hensall, was in the circular NOTES. -Mr. Howell and family, af- town on New Year's Day. -Thos. Jack - Clinton, in town last ter spending the holiday season here, son, jr., of was have returned to their home in Orion- week. -Mr. C. Hamilton, Q. C., of Re- diago.--Mr., J. Talbot is visiting his sis. gina, is in town. -Mr. Dave Donaldson, ter, Mrs. Johnson. -School reopened of Sarnia, was in town last Wednesday. on Monday after vacation. -Mrs. T. G. -Captain A. M. Shepherd has return. Holtnes and (laughter returned to their ed home for the season. -Rev. Mr. and home in Detroit. -Miss A. Stanley is Mrs. Hollineake returned to their home, visiting friends in Tuc.kersmith.-Miss Hamilton, the past week. -There was St. McFarlane has returned to her home after a prolonged visit here. -Mr. Wat- service with excellent music at Peter's on New Years Day. --The an- kins and wife, of Summerhill, have Dual sale of mazigines in connection moved to the village, Our city is with the Mechanies' Institute will take at8p. m. Mr. booming. -On Monday J. R. Holmes place to -morrow evening Toronto University, paid a fiyying visit to Seaforth.-On Percy Torn, of holiday in town.-- Sunday Rev. G. W. Andrews started a spent the season series ofspecial services which will Saturday was likean Aprilday With its continue throughout the week. showers, ploughing and mud. -William A. Colborne, one of our well-known _ merchants, died on Friday evening and Mullett. was hurried on Sundaty. His death THE NEW COUNCIL.—Laeham 389, was caused by an internal complaint:. -The holidays were pretty well kept Jervis 312, Carbert 208, Wilson 207, Churchill 192. Between Carbert and in Goderieh.-There was a bad break in the skating season, the past few Wilson there is a point to he decided, days notpe.rmitt.ing the pastime. -lb is as there was one ballot for Carbert in- eluded in the 208 decided as spoiled runiored that at no distant day coin - which will be counted if an investiga_ frepetition between York,ow railroads for ht to tion takes place. a), w nr• port.-Thelwhole of the r ch te CARD of THANKS. -On behalf of my town council were elected by acclama- .late sister, Mrs. Wm. Weir, I desire to tion. -The new rrietnlaers of the coun- thank the ladies who so carefully assist- cil are 2nd deputy reeve D. Holmes and ed, nursed, and watched over her councillors tweed3 Jas. A. Reid, during her very severe illness and in Thos. Naftel and J. C. Martin. -The her dying hours. I shall never forget Gleeson and McCarthy Specialty Co. their many kindnesses fn such trial will appear in Victoria Opera House and affliction. Those who soothe the on the 18th and 19th of this month,-. sick and care for thein at such a tithe J. P. Brown is tnoving his stock of shall surely receive% just reward from implements in A. B. Cornell's large the Great Architect, of the Universe, store on Hamilton street. -The Christ - and this is my sincere wish. -ANDREW oras Tree of St. George's Sunday REID. school will be in full bloom in Victoria /1........ U....- .... P. ... A— uo ;n fi. Goderieh Township. THE COUNCIL. -I understand Messrs. Middleton, Johnston and Williams were elected councillors, but I have not learned definitely as to whether Churchill or Sturdy were elected Deputy -Reeve; report says Mr. Churchill. A COltRECTION.-Mr. Editor, -I do not like to trouble you in a matter of this kind -death -and would not had the New Era, of Dec. 18, 1896• correct- ly reported the death of the late Mrs. Win. Weir. That paper says the lady "died somewhat unexpectedly" at the residence of her brother in Hullett. This statement is absolutely untrue, its expert medical advice affirmed that the woman could not surviveany-great length of time. As to being only on a few days visit with her brother, as the New Era says, this is incorrect; she re- sided at the residedce of her brother within a few days of five months. Such gross misleading statements by any newspaper or correspondent is be- yond comprehension apd I sincerely trust in future your cotem. will stick closer to facts and truth.—ONE INTER- ZSTED. Vl.11 IIIOU. �'11.G OCi.Y CI .l. y.r, • .v almost stopped work. -The selection of Jurors for 1897 will take place to- day in tho Court House. -The marriage business was pretty brisk the past two weeks. -The Criminal Board of Audit met on Monday and Tuesday. -Peter Cook, of Clinton, was in the circular town on Friday. Saltford. LOCALS.-Mr.Harry Potts, of Buffalo, spenthis Xmas vacation athisold home. -Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Montgomery and child, of Cannington Manor, N. W. T., spent the holiday season at Major Joseph Beck's. -Mr. J. T. Goldthorppe was elected school trustee for S. S. NO. 6. -The school entertainment held here was a grand success in every particu- lar. The children performed their diff- erent parts admirably, reflecting great patience on the partiof their teachers. - There is to be a meeting on Wednes- day evening in the temperance hall for the purpose of discussing the enlarg. ing of the Sunday School hall. -The election for the District and Municipal Council took place Monday. The Sympathy of this village all goes with Mr. Robert McLean. ,r1 GO TO�� A. J. Holloway, HURON ST., --FOR YOUR— Clothing and Gents' ]furnishings. OUR CLOTHING Fits Well, Looks Well, Wears Well. Ready-made Pants At $1.00 and $1.50 worth twice the money. o�moe��e A. J.. HOLLOWAY, CLINTON. 1icl(i11op. BRIEFS.- -The sawmill erected by Al v. Kelly, of Blyth, and which is situated ou the Leadbury line, is now in full blast. --Visitors front nearly all points of the compass tare having a good dune at the hoine of Air. Wni. Hackwell.--- The snit of Lizzie Robinson vs. Alex. Ross which was tried at the Division Court held in Senforth hast Monday was gnfte interesting, it, arose over it balance of 60 (rents which the plaintiff claimed was due to her for pulling flax for defendant last harvest. Aliss Robinson, who won, was assisted by Mr. Proudfoot., of Croderich.--Sleigh- ing for Christmas, kind wheeling for- the orthe start of the New Year. NVP have :t right to take what we get and be thankful. -The Sunday School enter- tainment at* Walton church was a pleasant affair and creditable to all concerned. -Mr, John Boyd, who was residing in Dakota during the past summer, has returned home. John is a nice young fellow and his many friends are pleased to have him) back in McKillop again. -The firm of Ament, coopers of Brussels and it asking have handbills i Is o kr g for 2000 cords of basswood for heading. - Mr. Robert Ferguson, of Walton, has been outin Seaforth for a number of days -m--alan—go-ut accounts for Me. Louis McDonald, blacksmith and wagonmaker of that place. -Dealers In square timber are around buying all the good rock elm which they can get. Dungannon. NOTES. -The annual meeting of the ratepayers of No. 8 school sectior was held on Wednesday last for the election of a trustee. After a long discourse they elected Mr. Thos. Durnin in Mr. B. J. Crawford's place. -Misses Mary Glenn, of Lon- don and Lizzie, of Madock are on an extended visit to their mother in this Vicinity. -Miss Maud Whyard has returned home from Toronto, where she has been attending the Normal, school.=The Xmas tree which was held on Wednesdayevening under the auspices of St. Paul's Sabbath school, proved to be a success. The tree was handsomely decorated and all seem- ed to enjoy the programme, especially the harmonic hand. The proceeds amounted to about $14. -We regret to hear that, Mr. John McLean Jr.. who is on the sick list is not mcovering as, speedily as expected. -Miss -May Low- ery is on an extended visit to friends at Goderieh.-Messrs. Douglass and Glenn havereturned hoine again from London, where they have been attending the military school, looking hale and hearty. -Mr. Dave Bell rettir•ued home on Monday from an extended visit at Mr. R. Delongqs, of Port Albert.- Mr. H, Ceaser Sundayed at Mr. John Elliott's.-Mr, Stephen Stothers bas rented his blacksmith shop to Mr. Goodfellow, of Belleville. He takes pos- session this week. As Mr. Goodfellow is an experienced hand, he will have no trouble in working up a good trade. - The entertainment held under the aus- pices of the Dungannon MethodistS.S. on New Year's evening was well at- tended. The programme Consisted principally of recitations and dialogues by the children, interspersed by musi- cal selection'A and sinking by the choir, also addresses were given h_y each of the following gentlemen:-Ftevs, lodge, and Godwin, of Goderich, Revs. Arm- strong, Fairbairn and Swan. The pro- ceeds amounted to $38,00. -On Sunday the Rev. Mr. Swan changed pulpits with the Rev. Mr. Cousins, of Auburn. -Mrs. H. M. Duff is on the sick last at present. Hope to hear of her speedy recovery. -Miss Good, of Winghain. accompanied by Mr. Brown, spent a day last ween visiting her brother of this place. -Mrs. Wilson has returned home after an extended visit to friends at Wingbam.-Mr. James Crawford, who has been spending his Xmas holi- days at Owen Sound, has returned back. He seems to have enjoyed his trip. -Mr. Morris, of Kinloss, has re- turned home after an extended visit to Mr. Thos. Smiley of thin town.. -Mrs. Hamlin, of Goderieh, has returned home from an extended visit to her parents of this place.