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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1897-03-10, Page 1THE —�.. ..... ...r.....,F A HURON NEWS -RECORD. ill T8iRKII-41.116per Annumy 1.00 In Advance. INDRPlaNDENP IN ALL THINGS—NNUTRAL IN NOTHING TO A. or a - — I!1 DDY IDctlLor sand Owner VOL, XIX CLINTON-. HURON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY MARCID 10, 1897 WHOLE NO. 955 Sherry This Wine derives its name from the old Moorish town of Xeres, in Spain. It's popularity extends back about four hundred fears. We have from the celebrated house of Pirr in, M, Mies, Mackenzie & Co., and war- rant pure wines of fine value, also Canadian Cooking Sherry at low prices. Lack Kennedy The Clinton Liquor Store. 1897-4f4M0a 1897 Smt! Ali TOE. Wan. -No v*j, AAr. 9 10 11 12 IS 1f 15 Its 12" 18 1,920 Z329 CYO (yl r"�'aa°'"''� Vi iia �'iaa Town Tont es. ACCIDENT, -Last Wednesday Mrs. Butt, Albert street north, while fixing some Willi blinds, fell from a chair and fractured sevo.ral ribs, RETunNED.-Mies Haiti® Dodd, who s pent some time ret the Chatham Busi. ness College, has returned and accepted it situation with Mr. James Twitchell. BRANCHING OUT. - Mr. C'h:irles Walker, who is a former resident of Clinton and a wood -worker by trade, } has rented the shop in connection ti illi a Tedford's blacksmith shop on Ratteu- bury street and is now ready for busi- ?' ness Mr. Walker learned his trade '4 I here and worked for several years in t Pontiac, Mich. MILITARY MEETING.—The annual meeting of the officers of the 33rd (Huron) Battalion was held at the Rattenbury House last Friday After- noon. There were present Lieut. -Col. Wilson, Major Varcoe, Capts. Hays, Wilson, Combe, Shaw, Rance, Kaine, Young, Lients. McTaggart, Johnson r_ and Goldthorpe, Surgeon -Malot, Holmes, Paymaster Major Jordan ,i --"d Quartermaster Major Beck. It wits decided to endeavor to have the next Canrp of Instruction at Goderich, and Mr. M. C. Cameron, M. P., will be asked to use his influence in this diree- tion. Committees were appointed to ok after Battalion matters as fol - o : - Finance - Surgeon Holmes, Paymaster Jordan, Capt. Young, Major Varcoe; Mess -Surgeon Holmes, tf. Paymaster Major Jordan, Quarter- master Major Beek; Band - Major r+; Wilson, Capt. Wilsan, Capt. Hays; ° Special--Lieut.-Cot. Wilson, Alajor Beck, Surgeon Holmes, Capt. Combe, Capt. Bays. It wits decided to hold the annual dinner in Gaderich, prob- ably in the month of June, the coin- ':,-, mittee to fix date and tri arrange- " nrents. A resolution was moved and seconded and unanimously carried thanking Capt. Combe for his able defence of the Militia through the local press, when the meeting adjourned: ® Brief Town Topics. Mr. S. Smith will ship a c:at, load of fate cattle to -day. Mr. David Scott of Belgrave was last week a welcome caller on THE NEws-RECORD. Among the welcome callers at THE NOWS-RECORD office last Friday was Major Joseph Beck of Saitford. Tk.e einematographe enterte.rnment was at big success, the hall being over- crowded. The Rev. and Mrs. Millyard enter- tained the young people of the Ratten- biiry. street Methodist. church Tuesday eventng. Mr. Geo. F. Emerson was last week at; Windsor and Detroit on business, he also attended the Bicycle show iu Detroit. Mr. Karn of the Molson's Bank received a message last week! stating that his brother, Dr. Karn of Picton was very ill with pneumonia. New bade have appeared which are said to be a cross between the snow bird and sparrow. They are much i larger than either, with some red. Mai tjor Varcoe. while attending a', meeting of the 33rd Battalion ofiicets here last Friday afternoon, was taken suddenly with a fainting spell, but was ably to leave f -)r home ou the evening train. Goderich. i Goderich. A BAD FALL. -While Up town list week Angus McLeod slipped on the ioy FRIDAY, AhRIr. 2ND. ---Tile annual q.. enter•tiaimnent of the McGillivray Mig. ' pion Band will be held on Friday, April 2nd, 1807. THEY CONDOLE.—At it meetin of TfIEY BOUGHT IT. --Our tOWnaanaen, the Goderich Base Ball Social Club on N..I. P(idharn and l). McCormick vi Tuesday evening a letter of condolence c•rntiy bought a $3000 stuck of gent's s furnishings, and last week the gentle- dent, Mr. B. D. Grant, owing to the death of his mother. uten were in Wingham to mak: ar- `< ratngements for selling the goods. PRINCELY GIFT.—it, i8 understood that Mrs. PeterAdamson has handed to IS UNDER CALL.—Mr. John D. And- `' erson B. A., brother to the last r } n of board, and the annual interest equal knox Church, is under call to the con- „::•ytl. gregations of Beanhar•nois and Chat clerk was a long time it member of the e tnguny. The mad ter will he disposed High School board, and it is supposed that Mrs. Adamson takes the presenit of at 4, 10 regular 7reetingg of f he Mon - plan of commemorating his long and pleasant connection therewith. We •e . resh tery oil the 9t,h 11114 ti al P y t. are much pleased to be able to record ST. PETER.s.--.Special devotions be- such it princely lift, and hope the gen- gan on Sunday At St. Peters and ter - erous donor will be. imitated in the Initiated on Wednesday morning. On near future. :lfonday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A BAD FALL. -Last Thursday Rev. several priests from a distance were Fr. West, while proceeding to see a present to assist. The principal oxer- ci:aeS were At 10 a. In. and 7.30 p. in. member of his congregation who was ill, There was an instruction after each slipped and fell with much force On the idewalk. When the rev. gentle- servit e, Goderich. i Goderich. A BAD FALL. -While Up town list week Angus McLeod slipped on the ioy PROMOTION EXAMINATIONS. --The sidewalk, fell and broke one of his leg}}, A doctor was called in and reduced tire, uniform promotion examination for the county of Huron will lie held in the several school houses on Thursdayfracture, and the patient is now doing well. and Friday, March 25th and 2Qth, 1897, of which all interested are requested THEY CONDOLE.—At it meetin of to take notice. the Goderich Base Ball Social Club on HE ELHOTRD.-The yuan Farewell, Tuesday evening a letter of condolence who escaped from Constable Sipple was directed to be sent to their prest- whila being conveyed to Goderich Jail dent, Mr. B. D. Grant, owing to the death of his mother. last October and was captured in Barrie the paste week, was up for elec- PRINCELY GIFT.—it, i8 understood that Mrs. PeterAdamson has handed to tionA gon Tuesday. He pleaded not and elected to be tried by the the Coll. Institute hoard thesum of op e thousand dollars, to be igvested by th adge,ty, next sand his trial was put down for next Farewell ft will he re - board, and the annual interest equal eresday. membered ie the man who was charged with raising one $2 Dominion bill to divided into two scholarships. It wi be remembered that the late county $5 and one to $10. clerk was a long time it member of the High School board, and it is supposed that Mrs. Adamson takes the presenit Goderich Township. plan of commemorating his long and pleasant connection therewith. We RESOLD, -Mr. W. H. Whitely has are much pleased to be able to record resold his Mcllveen fariu to Mr. Hays of Lucknow for the sum of $3,000. such it princely lift, and hope the gen- erous donor will be. imitated in the SOCIAL EVENING. -Mr. H. Murphy near future. and family entertained a number of A BAD FALL. -Last Thursday Rev. friends last Friday evening. Every one reports having a good time. Fr. West, while proceeding to see a member of his congregation who was ill, PARTY. --A large number of invited g veryascent evening slipped and fell with much force On the idewalk. When the rev. gentle- apl guest borne of r at man was discovered he was uncori i- phy one night last week. Mr. and ons, and being quickly removed to the Mrs. Murphy may truly be congra- rectory it was seen that he had receiv- tulated its afloat and hostess. ed a slight fracture on the back part of SOCIAL.—The congregation of St. the head. Although the injury was of Peters church, Summerhill,ave a a rather serious nature,it was not quite social at the commodious residence of as bad as dame rumor made it, for on Sunday, though still suffering from Mr. Geo. Hill on ruesday evening, when a large crowd spent a most an - the accident, Rev. Father West, cod- ducted service in the Our joyable evening. A splendid pro - !morning. Inany readers who heard the reports gramme was provided for the occas- ion. The proceeds, which amounted in circulation, will be 'leased to know to nearly $13, goes to the church fund. that the gentleman w o did so much towards building St. Petev's is not in- NOTES. -Miss Mamie. Cluff, of the capacitated from conducting its ser- Baytield Line, was visiting in Clinton vices. at ir. Rubt. Cluff's, also at Mr. Jen- THE G. N. W. EXHIBITION. -The kins in the township. -Mr. David Bea - com and family remove to Hullett this directors of this fall fair met last week and completed the revision of week for good.-Mr.Sprung and family left for Manitoba. the prize list for the fall show of 1897. yesterday -Mrs. J.E. Blackiall and her father-in-law The amount of prize money is reduced were guests At Mr. John Beacom's one day somewhat, the object being to econo- last week. -Parties on the Bayfield prize in this way, and with the help of the stibscription list started at the Line have about ceased. -Mr. Joseph Archer and family have gut moved to annual meeting, to wipe out the note indebtedness the board of each their new home on the 16th. -Albert year, has been compelled to carry. Even Townsend has mored to Wise's corner and taken the position vacated by with these reductions, the list averages F:ank Whitmore, who hits rented and it good deal higher than any other county exhibition in Ontario, and the taken possession of the Shepppard farim the Bayfield Line. H. H. EI payment of the indebtedness should be on -Mrs. - 1;-otttiof the 7th, is inmuch better health. borne by the members as a whole, and The lady was severely afflicted with not by those who have been generous sciatica. -We regret to learn that Mrs. enough to subscribe stuns ranging from John Marshall, of the Bayfield Line, is $2 to $10 towards the debt. The speeding tests are made five in number not improving as rapidly as her friends desire. The lady is well up in years. - instead of four, as last year, but Willi Miss C. and Mr. E. Johnston, of Ash- a decrease in the aggregate Of prizes offered. They will include an open Held, were last week on a I isit to friends in the townshipand also at trot, or pace, one lot farmers' horses Seaforth.-Mrs. Ben. !witzer, loth never having won money on a race con., has been very ill for some days course, and one for green farmers' from pleurisy or inflammation of the horses, that is, that have never won lungs. Her temperature has been very money On any track, or at any fair; high sand the case so critical, that Di. also the farriers' run and the open run. Switzer was sent for and arrived here The following were appointed a corn- mittee to canvass for subscriptions to Thursday evening. It is to be hoped the lady will fully recover. -Mr. N. the prize list and for advertisements Cardiff and sister of Brussels spent in the list: Dr. Clarke and Messrs. Warnock and McD.Allan. As soon ars part of last week visiting friends in this townshl p and vicinity and made the committee complete their work the list will beat once in the many warm friends who will welcome put print- er's hands and be issued some time in May, theta liack.-Mrs. Kerr of Thornbury returned hotile after sp eri in a few I weeks with her father, Air. C. esbi.tt, CIRCULAR CITY BRIEFS --I. Baker D. S., R. A. M. vi,3ited Httt'011 Chapter lltlyth. No 30, last Thursday evenitlg Anti wit- uessedconsidevablework. -R. Symonds DEATH. -On .Sunday morning Airs. m of Saitford died last Friday and was S S elina Poulton, another our old resi- interred with the C. O. F. ceremonies elina , passed away to the great be - on Sunday. -The cinematograph drew gond. She had been a great sufferer from rheumatism had hi houses here last week. --Prof, Welsh phrenologist has been a draw- which confined her to her room for over 40 years. Be- ing card here the past three weeks in ing of a cheerful disposition, with a more ways than one, as he draws strong constitution, enabled her to bear crowds, draws heads and draws bills in through the pain and sufferings. She large quantities. -And we have lots of was only confined to her bed about one tee for 1897. -Mr. R. Clark is driving week. Her husband preceded her about piles around the, water works crib.- three years:Igo. On Monday the re- Thes1i ing rink was largely patronized mains were taken from her son-in-law's on Saturday.-Tilehockey match Strat- (Mr. J. T. Carter) residence and depos- ford vs. Goderich billed for Friday did ited in the English church for inter - not eventuate. Tile clerk of the wea- merit. The deceased leaves two sons Cher interfering, -There will be ano- and a daughter to mourn her loss. ther dry goods store open in two weeks. They have the sympathy of the coin- -Mrs. R. B. Smith has returned from inunity, a visit to London and Toronto. -There BRivrs.-On Tuesday evening the was a morning service at St. George's members of the C. O. F. held their re - last WedneFday.-His worship Mayor regular meeting in Watson's hall when Holmes was in tbecountytown on Sat- they added two new members to the urday.-The sacrament of the Lord's roll. -On Monday Councillor W. Sims supper was dispensed in knox church paid Clinton a flyi g visit. -Elam Liv - can Sunday morning. - St. George's Ingstcin is rumm�11 his factory till 12 Women's Auxiliarsy will meet in the at night to till orders on hand. It is a school room on Friday afternoon,- busy place, over twenty hands being 1'he Chosen Friends will hold their re- eulpinyed.-La grip has still gotpos- Rular meetin}{ to -morrow Thursday session of a number of our citizens, but evening. -The water rates and electric the attacks are not severe.-Durin lightrates will hereafter be collected lent Rev. T. E. Higley, incumbent of by the treasurer, the change having been ulado At the last Trinity church, intends holding cottage meetings Friday meeting of conn- on evenings at the cit.- Workmen ire engaged restoring the damaged residences of sortie of the parishioners in Blyth besides portion of Norton's block. the usual Wednesday —Mrs. G. Slack left the past week on evening services held in the church.— a visit. to her daughter Mrs. Elwood Oxbow, N, W. T. -Miss Nellie Dotingly Mr. Jabez Walker, formerly of this town hot now Chicitgo, of is visiting is taking in the London and Detroit friends and old aacquaintances for a millinery openings. -Mr. Geo. Black is business few da s.—H. Livingston is shipping on it trip to Winggham.-There wits rollers ft•om this station these days. - Our it good programme but a light fat- monthly cattle and horse fair held tendance at the Collegiate literary on Tuesday last was well attended. society's meeting on Friday. -The The buyers in attendance purchased Goderich Organ Co. has placed a num- fifteen horses. -A concert was held in her of their celebrated desks in Taylor's Industry hall under the auspices of the ochool house, Goderich township.--Ao Maccabee Tent of this burg. soon as the weather will in any way permit ale sewer contractors will re- _ commence the work. --La grip and fit - n-flammation flan, mationof the lungs seem to be t lie prevailing complaints now.- EXAM. -A public examination will ,just And still it looks as though we shall be held in School Section No. 5 on Fri - have an early spring. ---Sturdy Bros. day, the l2th Inst., at 10 R. in. Agpll- invitation are serving out tests of soap, and not era.l is given thepublico, blit soft soap either. --Tile contractor it particular invitation is extended to has deliSered the cordwood to the sev- the residents of the section. Cti public Schools. -A now manager ----- ---• has been appointed to take charge of the God evichknIttingfactor•y.--Lent.has Georq a Thompson, a fatrmer living Dolibington, pr•ovednice medicineforthe pro ressive euchre fever near was found lying dead in his barnyard Friday morning, . -Town Cler� (%oats of Clinton !vitro in the circular fawn on I where he had gone to feed his cattle a few minntes before. Saturday, It Cs Supposed he died from heart disease. Gorrie. LOCAL DoiNos.-Mr. Wm. Mose has secured the services of Mr. Neil Ca rn. eron as repairer of harness, etc. -Mr. W. J. Greer attended the Provincial Grand Orange Lodge at Woodstock last week. -Mr. Robt. Andison has se- cured the services of Miss P. Batters a tailor•ess. We wish her success. -The Board of Management of the Gorrie Public Library have decided to pur- chase $50 worth of view books. The Library is in a flourishing condition and we hope it will remain so. -Mr. E. L. Morrell has moved his tailoring business into the building south of W. G. Knowlson's general store. -An at home, social and concert entertain- ment will take, place at the residence of Rev. J.W. Gofiin on Friday evening It is gotten tip in aid of thy, Turnberr•y Congregational church funds, of which the above named is pastor. No doubt there w ill he a large crowd present. -Mr. James Beswither- ick has move into the shop lately occu- pied by Mr. E. L. Morrell, he having purchased it from Mr. Jas. Leech. He will carry on the tailoring business as before. -Mr. John Moore, moved to Hatrriston last week. John has been working there for the past year and is just now moving his family there. He will he much missed in the Methodist church where lie wits fisher and a worker in the Sabbath school. -Mr. Frank McLaughlin left last week for Winnipeg, where fie bas been offered a situation. -After a prolonged illness of several months Mrs. Dow of Hib- bert, county of Perth, departed this life on Thursday, Feb. 25th. She was the daughter of Mrs. Rich. James, of this village. Mrs. Junes and her daughter Carrie have been in atten- dance the past three months and her death was therefore not unexpected. Several relatives of deceased attended the funeral from here. -Messrs. Robt. Blow and Geo. Nash of this village have secured'the contract of the brick and stone work respectively for the Molesworth Presbyterian church.—Mr. Geo. Norton's family have moved into the house recently occupied h Mr. John Moore Arid family.—Mr. T. Pharr has moved into the house lately vacat- ed by Airs. Jas. Vittie and daughters.— Miss Crosthwait's lectures on China were very interesting and were enjoy- ed by large crowds. Miss C. has been Ili China for the pwit seven years and is a zealous and active worker for the Master. May shc, long live to enjoy it. —P. S. Inspector• Rohl) has been paying the rural schools around this pat t it visit lately. He spent Friday at rhe Gorrie school.—Several persons are at present on the sick list, suffering from a kind of la grip.—Mr. Robt. Greer has one, to Toronto where he intends earning a trade. —Assessor Padfield is on his rounds at presentgiving each house "bis yearly visit." Keep in the Jogs for Mr. P. is on the alert.—Thos. Boggs is At present learning the tin- imith business with Mr. John Ruther- ford. Relarave. DEATH.—Thomas Anderson and old ^estdent of Morris, about one mile east f the village, died last Tuesday, :aged 70 years and 7 mouths. He teas a Presbyterian and in politiesa, Reform - Ir. The funeral on Thursday was largely attended by sympathising leighbors. We. are sorry to state that 1lrs. Anderson his wife -is lying very 11, none but friends being allowed to ;o see her, THE LATE MR. WATSON.—The fun- eral of Mr. Watson of Sunshine took dace on Wednesday. He was full of Tears being in the neighborhood of 3O. le was a staunch Conservative ar'd vat; postmaster at Sunshine for a num. ler of years which now becomes Facant. NOTES. -Robert ArmstrongJ. P. is mentioned as standing agooshow for he appointment of postmaster at Sun- lbine and he certainly deserves some ecognition by the party which he has served so zealously. Success Bob. - Che Methodists here are making at large addition to their S. S. Library, sa large !onsignment of books having arrived ast week for the same. -The Crooks amily have gone to the County House if Refuge. -Peter W. Scott left on donday morning for Goderich where ie goes to serve as a juror. -La Grippe was been very prevalent here during ,he past month. -Henry Brandon raraowly escaped poisoning one day astweek by taking allose of horse lini. nent in mistake for medicine, Medi- al aid was at once secured and by the ase of the stomach pump his life was aved. Port Albert. NOTES. — TnE NF.ws-RECORD was orrect last week in stating some of is correspondents had the grip. 'hat just catches me. In the he midst of good health we are liable o take thegrip, which is common hroughout the whole county. -The ieavy rain of Saturday last destroyed he sleighing along the ]lake Shore. -Large quantities of ice is now beimgg aken from the harbor. -Wood haul - ng has been stopped until Inore snow nd better sleighing shows itp I pre- ieb two weeks good sleighing this month. -It as with the utn►ost feel- ngs of regret I heard of Robert lymonds'deitth. Saltford loses it griod, And -hearted citizen. -John Whitley f the 4th con, Ashfleld, who has been eriously ill, is able to gJt out again nd visit the port and other piaees. ohn Should be at, Count y t)ouncillor, is bead is perfectly level on municipal natters and iii debate he knows hoav o express the same. -Mrs. Sheonhods, 1ho returned it few days ago from Mil- 'er ton afterattendingher sister's funer- 1, is now very ill and confined to her ped. --Mrs. Jno Mon n tarry is also seriously 11. -Mrs. Johnston, nee Bessie Simpson fthe boundary line near Sheppard - on, was not oxpeeted to live over lout ight.-The doctors have a big harvest lase term. Molmesvitle, # � ��W NOTES—Miss L. Talbot of London wVY township is slalomg het sister, Mrs. �a eaA7� Johnson. --Miss B. Bean of Clinton and u Miss Walter's of St. Cathay Ines spent a few days with their uncle, Mr. J. Trewartha.-Mr. B• Forster purchased near London a number Of Holstein COWS. He is preparing for the cheese factory this summer. - A number from here attended the meeting. at Sharon last week. -Mr. W. Crooks attended the Grand Lodge of the L. O. L. at Woodstock last week. -Mr, W. Stanley is able to be ort! again after having a relapse of la grip -Mrs. A. Scott, who formerly resided here is visiting old Acquaintances. Dungannon. NOTHS.-Airs, R. Young of Rich wood 1'arnl has returned home after an extended visit to hersisters Mrs. Walch and Miss Clark, of Goderich.-Mr. Jas. Holland is laid up At present with a severe attack of inflamauration of the stomach; We hope to hear of his recov- MY Soon.- -Mr. It. K. Sands leaves for Calgary this week with as car load of cattle. As he is a prominent y9ung gentleinau he, will he greatly rnissed in society. This is his first shipment; we wish hire success. -Mr. Wilson McLen.n is home on it short visit frown St. Thomas, North Dakota;-•Mr•3. Thos. Smylie is indisposed at present with a severe attack of quinsy; also Mrs, Jas. Whyatd is very sick at present. We hope to hear of their speedy recovery. -Rev. T. L. Armstrong attended his aunt's funeral at Strathrov last week, -A vekyy serious accident happened to one of Mr. rhos. Begley's boys, he hav- ing the !misfortune to break one of his legs while out sleigh -riding. --Mr. David Bell hunt a wood bee last week. The boys all worked hard and by so doing cut up about 30 cords of wood; in the evening thev all enjoyed thernselves at tripping the light fantastic until the early nuur of morning.—Mr. Thos. Holland of Tittus arrived home last week oil an extended visit.—We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. Donald McNeaven, sr., who died oil Thursday after a sickness of about three days. The remains were brought to Dungannon cemetery, fullowetl by it large nuinber of sort -owing friends. w1ugi'uanl. DEATH. -This week we arc called upon to chronicle the death of an old resident in the person of Mr. Alex. Dawson. Mr. Dawson carried on a merchant tailoring business in Wing - ham fora great number of years, but the last few years he was general agent for the Ontario Alutual Lite Association for the counties of Huron and Bruce. He leaves it widow and nine children to wonru his demise. NOTES. -Mr. J. E. Swarts has entered his running horse, Spring Bock for the Queed's Plate iu May races. Spring Bock is now in Goderich. train- ing and is showing good work. -Mr. C. A. Campbell 'net with a painful acci- dent on Sunday afternoon. As he was corning down the hill on John street, he slipped on the icy walk wrenching his left leg and throwing the knee out of joint. It will be some time before the injured usember will be fully re. covered. --Mr. Robt. Saint of Clinton was in town last Sunday. Exe ter. SAD DRATH.-A very sad event took glace at the residence of Mr. Jaynesnell, Malin street, Exeter, on Tuesday night last. We refer to the sudden death of Miss Josephine Ward, daugh- ter of Mr. Thos. Ward, of St. Thomas. The young lady had been in very poor health and in hopes to improve her condition came here about three°hveeks ago. It, was thought the change was having a beneficial effect until about 11 o'clock Tuesday night when she was seized with a sudden and severe attack of pulmonary hemorrhage and her nature gave way, succumbing quietly and almost imperceptibly to the dread destroyer. Her loss will be greatly deplored by her friends here. Under- taker Kerr and Mr. Robt. Emsley came up Wednesday morning and ac- companied the remains to St. Thomas where the funeral took place. DEATH OF A GOOD YOUNG MAN.—The people of Exeter and surrounding coury- try were sadly surprised to learn of the sudden taking off of Robt. C. Hodgson, son of the late James Hodgson, of the Sud concession of Usborne, who died on Thursday hast at the age of 26yyerars, 4 months avid 12 days. Deceaased, like his brother Thomas, who preceded him about one year :ago, had been :ailing for some months with lung tronhle And was failing fast, but it was exi)ected that his youthful energy would resist the ravages of the disease much longer than it dial. Deceased was of quiet disposition, inoffensive and had many warm friends who will be pained to hear of his demise. The funeral took place to the Exeter cemetery on Satur- day week last. Morris. . ' OIIITUARIits. -There died at his home in Sunshine on Monday evening, at 8 o'clock, Mr. Jaynes Watson, sr. Deceased had only been ailing it few days• and passed away without any Ion in 'apparently. He had been post- master for a number of years. His wife stili survives him, but is confined to bed through illness, and is under the doctor's care • at present. The funeral took place on Wednesday Afternoon to the Snnsb'he cemetery, the hnrving__�##Y,round hein}� on deceased's farm. -Mr. Thomaas Anderson, 4th cine, near Belgr ave, died on Tuesday morn - Ing, and the funeral took place on Tnrsdaay afternoon. Deceased had been ailing a long time, How you can save some dollars this spring. We can give you It pure, fancy Worsted Suit for $18.00. An all Worsted Hair Line Pants for $4•.00. Good Canada Tweed Suits to or- det for $11,00 to $12.00. For the Boys it line (if Double Br•eastecl Boy's Suits with sailor collar and fancy braided for $3.50. We have cheap- er and clearer ones too. Men's Suits from $5.00 up. irq-A special line of Ties for 25c. ot.®o•0e• A. J. HOLLOWAY, CLINTON. Saitford. VISITING. -Mr. John Kernighan, of Snmlyslde is visiting at his daughter's, Mrs. 3. I3,:ck, for a few days. SICK.—Mr. and Air,;. George NV. .Bradford have heed laid up with the grip, but we are plea: -ed to see them able to be out again. BITTEN BY A DOG.—Charlie Gould, $on of Vin. Gould, was bitten by it savage clog in the -v Maze last week. rRAFFIC.-On Wednesday last there Passed through this village on their wily to Goderich and return by ac•ttlal count 520 rigs of ail description. On Thursday, the next• clay, the rigs were also counted 'till there passed 565 of which 12.3 were loads of wood. DEATH.—There died in Saitfor•cl nn March Ith, Robert Rendall Symonds. Mr. Symonds was burn at White- church, Dorset Co., EnKluid., Sept. 3, 1837. He wins married June 201 h, I&58, to Miss Mary Guppy of the sitme County. They carie to this country in 1871 and settled in this village where they have lived ever since with the ex- ceptis,u cif a. ,few years lo Gp�leric� He worked for Mr. Peter Man aic the salt business for over 22 years which speaks well;for the departed as An honest=workman. He )fried Court No. 32 Canadian Order of Foresters, at Goderich, some 17 years ago. The court turned out in large numbers on Sunday to the funeral. Ile had been confined to his bed for over 17 weeks. The tunor•al was very liargeiy attended. The pall -bearers were Afessrs. Peter .McEwan, J. Beck and G. Evans, the three Forresters being Bros. J. Mc- Intyre, McCreath and Beinhart. He leaves a widow and six children, five boys and one girl two of the boys being inarried. In politics he was a strong conservative and it brut believer in Sir Charles Tupper. The late R. R. Sy- monds was an upright and honest citizen and the Announcement of his death will cause general regret. The family have the sympathy of the com- munity in their sad oereaverment. East wawanosh. SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT.—Miss Agnes Rodgers, daughter of Mrs. Charles Rodgers,was accidently drown- ed in the well At her mother's home on Monday afternoon of last week. She went, to the well, which will a pump - less one, to get some water and while in the act of dipping up the water slipped in. Her mother saw her fall itnd gave the alarm but before assis- tance arrived she was drowned. The sad affair has cast a gloom over the whole neighborhood as the deceased was very touch respected. Her mother and relatives have the sympat by of the community in their loss. County Currency. Mr. Noble Cluff, of Seafnrth,, fell while carrying in wood last Thursday and broke several of his ribs. On Thursday, Feb. 18th, Mr. William Wilton and Miss Maggie McMartin, of Brussels, were unite in marriage by the Rev. Dv. Gifford, of Wingham. Mr. C. A. Howe has rented Mr. R. B. Taylor's faun in Morris for a terns of years. Mr. and Mrs. Traylor intend leaving for Portage La Prairie, Man., the end of Alarch. Ile intends going into bnciness with his brother, Mr. J. M. Taylor. A pleasant event toots place at the residence ofthe bride's parents, in thy; township of Tuckers►nith, Wednesday, 94th tilt., when Miss Many Habicirk McGonigle was united in marriage to Mr. Daviel Lnidlaw, a prosperosas young farmer, also of this town- ship. The cereninny wits performed by llev. Neil Shaw, of Egrnondville, and was witnessed by a number of i i- atives and friends of the contracting Parties. The annnal nseeting of the Southi Huron Ministerial Association was heidl on Monday afternoon in the C3% , Church, Exeter. After opening exer- cises ltev. Mr. Madge was invited to, sit As corresponding member. OfflcerS for the ensuing year :-Rev. Ili. Tl. Bray, of the Trivitt Menlonal Chureh, was elected president; Rev. W. 1-1. Butt, of Centralin, was re-elected Sen,- Treas. Arrangements were tiiaitie fur other meetings and papers,after whiell the newly -elected president grave an excellent paper on "Christ in Litera- ture." which was subjected to friendly criticism. The next meeting is to he held in the Main street church, on the 5th April. Y.1011 ■