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BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1908.
No. 30.
' .,`,.GREAT REDUCTIONS
FURNITURE, CARPETS, RUGS, OIL CLOTHS
LINOLEUMS, ETC.
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The bl'4 'urniture Dealers of Clinton ober specie) reductions to the people of myth and vicinity. Your expenses paid hath
way, autl'z9 goods delivered to your door without extra nharge as wo have our own rips for the purpose. We guarantee you
a saving of 20 per cent, which moans $2O un the $(00 numbest.
Mattresses, $3;00.. Springs, $2.00. Cobbler Rockers, $2.00. Couches, $3.90.
Carpets 32c per yard. Rugs, all sizes, from $8.50 to $40.00.
UNTIDIB Pi 1N "w
We have tbebeet equipment to Western Ontario, the hest rubber heer,,e outside of Toronto. No charge for the hearse and a
saving of $20 ou the outfit. Our 'phone number 1s 20. Night or day any call wilt %Nedra Immediate attention,
PIANOS A.ND Og2GPINT
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We handle the beat. General representatives for the Gourley, Winter d: Leeming. Your credit Is good, any terms you want.
Be sure and hunt us up when you want anything In our line. We will make it pay you.
WALKER & ROSS, CLINTON
The Big Furniture Dealers and Undertakers,
YOUR MONEY BACK IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED.
'Phone 28
An advertisement in TER STANDARD
pays'
Out of Sight
iduoh of our stock is out et
eight. Some thinge spoil
by sight. Some things
take too much apace. Some
things aro only In casual
demand. We must keep
these out of right, but they
are right et hand if you
' want them. Our stook of
Drugs
Toilet Requisites
Miscellaneous Articles
it se large as Is consistent
with freshness and novel-
ty. Ovor•buylna means
little stook. We don't
over -buy, butwe can al•
ways supply any demand
for an artiste that bebtnue
to our line of business. We
entry s vert large stock
11'r0 make very low price-,
at the
WHITE CITY DRUG STORE
Dr. W. J. MILNE
N. B. -Have you tried our Bust•Ups.
Cure the grippe every trip,
Huron Presbytery.
The Presbytery of Huron met in
Willis Church, Clinton, on the 2nd
inst. Mr, Anderson, of Knox Church,
Goderich, was appointed Moderator for
the ensuing six months.
The greater part of the time was
taken up in reading and discussing re.
ports on Sunday Schools, Young
People's Societies, Christian life, work
and statistics. Although these were in
some respects disappointing, they were
in others encouraging. Diminution in
attendance at Sunday Sdhools and
Young People's Societies la no doubt
due to some extent to removals. There
is also reason to believe that on ac-
count of incorrect returns itis mora
apparent than real. In some cases, not•
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•NOW OPEN ••
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• ENTER ANY TIME •
• Winter Term in all departments of •
• the Central Business College, To.
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rontn offers •splendid chances for v
• •pend net a few months pleasantly •
4 and profitably. TwentyOve teach- 4
• era• Catalogue free, Write for I.
• W. H. Shaw, Principal ; E. R. •
• Shaw, Secretary, Yonge & Garrard •
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• Streets, Toronto. •
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New Spring
.. Suitings
i?ur New Spring Suitings are now in consisting of all the
latest colorings in Worsteds and Tweeds.
Come in and make your selection while the assortment is
at its best If you do not want it for a few weeks, make your
choice and we will keep it for you.
H tying a large out-of-town trade enables us to carry a
much larger and better assorted stock than any store in town.
Big buying means close selling.
withstanding diminished attendance,
there was increase in contributions to
church schemes awl other objects.
Revs, Carswell of \lcKillop, David-
son of Verna, and Hamilton of Gode-
rich, and Messrs. Lindsay of Clinton,
Ball, of Londesboro, and Davidson of
Leeburn, were appointed commissioners
to the next General Assembly,
Dr. Dural, of Winnipeg, was nomi-
nated as ,Moderator of the next General
Assenhly.
Mr. Fletcher reported that the con-
gregations of Grand Bond and Corbett
had promised to contribute $50 more
than formerly to the minister's stipend
and that the grant (cont the augmen-
tation fund would be reduced by the
same amount.
Notice was read that M. P. Craig, a
minister of the Baptist Church, and J.
E. Lind. a minister of the American
Pres yterian Church, world apply to
the next General Assembly for recep-
tion into the ministry of the Presby-
terian Church in Canada,
Wm, Fingland was at his own re-
quest, recognized as a student of the
Church, and the Clerk was instructed
to forward his name to the Assembly's
Home Mission Committee with n view
to his employment in the Home lile-
sion Fields should a suitable ',penin*
)occur during the coning summer, judgment was so entered,
The remit from the General Assam-
hly respecting the appointment of
standing committees of the assenbly
High Court of Justice.
The spring sittings of the High
Court opened at Goderich last week
with Hon. Mr. Justice Mabee presid-
ing,
The cases were 0S follows :-
Williamson vs, Beattie. -Action for
seduction. Wm. Proudfoot, K. C., for
plaintiff. L. E. Dancey for defendant,
Jury returned a verdict for $900 dam-
ages, and judgment was entered for
plaintiff for that amount after 30 days
with costs. The plaintiff was Wm.Williamson, father of the girl who
was alleged to have been seduced by
Archibald Beattie, The parties reside
in Goderich township.
Fisher vs. Pigott et al, -An action
under the Workmen's Compensation
Act for injuries to the plaint ill', E. L,
Dickinson, K. C., for plaintiff. W.
Proudfoot, K. C„ for defendant. Af-
ter the trial of the case had gone some
distance counsel agreed to a verdict
for plaintiff for firOd..without costs, and
Itis Lordship directed :pigment to he
entered accordingly, The plaintiff
carts P01/11111 Fisher tvho was ,tart in
1900 while working for M. A. Pigott A
Co on the construction of the 0, P. R.
Taman vs, Empire Accident and
Surety Co. -Action 0n accident policy.
\V, Proudfoot, K, C„ for plaintiff. Mr.
IveY for defendants, Counsel for botlr
parties consenting to 11 verdict for
plaintiff for $950 without costs, His
Lordship directed that. judgment be
entered accordingly'. The plaintiff was
Edith Sophia 'Taman, widow of the
lata Toa, S. '1'110888 who was killed
Oct, 1st, 1907, by falling from a load of
wood he was driving. The insurance
policy was for 81000,
Town of Seafo'th OR. Pick, -Action
for damages. Plaintiffs alleged t. hat
defendant contravened agreement with
gree
plaintiffs in which he ad to keep et
work a ce•taln mnihe' of met in his
factory at Seaford'. Win, Proudfoot
K. 0., for plaintiff, Mr. Fasken for
defendant, Counsel stated that this
action 1008 settled as far es plaintiff's
solicitor eau consent to such settle-
ment, and the case was adjourned till
the May sitting to admit of full settle-
ment between the parties, The state-
ment of claim states that on or about
October 22nd, 1902, an agreement was
entered into between the town of Sea-
ford) and the defendant, John Dick, of
Toronto, who purchased the VanEg
mond Woollen Mill and agreed to keep
60 hands employed for a period of 20
years. Mr, Dick received a loan from
the town of $10,000,
Wilson vs, the Pittsburg and Ohio
Mining Co, -Interpleader issue, E, L.
Dickinson, K. C.. for plaintiff. Wm.
Proudfoot, K. C , for defendants
Judgment reserved.
Scott vs, Bunetoa.-Action for ma-
licious prosecution, E. L. Dickinson,
K. C., for plaintiff. Defendant not re
presented by counsel. The jury brought
in verdict for plaintiff for $100 and
Men's Black and Blue Serge Suits, made-to-
order at from $16 to $25
Men's Canadian and Scotch Tweed Suits at
from $14 to $25
S. H..6IDLE`
POPULAR CLOTHING HOUSE
was accepted without modification,
The debate on the Union question, 1
which had been adjourned at the last
meeting of the Presbytery, was resum-
ed, but no resolution was passed, and
110 suggestions were made to the Union
Committee,
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Morris.
G. Mills and wife, of 'Tottenham, are
guests of W. and Mrs, Robb, 6th line,
this week,
George Man nine is home from an ex-
tended visit with relatives at 1t'lesher-
ton, Grey Co,
James Clark, of Sunshine, wears a
rather broad smile these days. A
young son has arrived to help on the
farm.
Arch, Kerr,Srd line, received word
of tit., death of his brother-in-law in
Woodstock, Mr, herr attended the
funeral,
A 2?; weeks' old lamb belonging to
John lt, Boll, 81,11 line, weighed 21 lbs,
It is a good one and will be hard to
beat.
hire. John R. Bell, 8th line, has a
nicotine plant upon which are 15 line
flowers, something like a Cala lily.
There are also numerous buds upon the
some plant,
The stone school, 2n0 line, was
closed for a time on account of the ill-
ness of Miss McEwen, daughter of the
teacher. The young lady had been re-
covering from the measles when pneu-
monia set in and the case became criti-
cal.
SOItoOL REroUT.-The report of S.
S. No. 1, Morris, for Fehruary. Names
in order of merit ;-5th class -May
Rogerson, Sr. 4th -Elmer Nivins Jr,
4111 --Florence Rogerson, Thomas Phel-
an, Luella Parrott, Bailie Parrot. Sr,
Ord -Ella Rogerson, Maggie Phelan,
Robert Wallace. Sr. 2nd -Olive Aik-
en, Genie McCall, James Brown, H.
Howlett, Wilfred Nivins, Jr, 2nd -
Harvey Nivins. Sr, Pt, Il, -Joseph
Aiken, Tillie Rogerson, Willie Phelan,
Homer Bl'owo, Jr. Pt, 2 -Lilly Rog-
erson, Irvin Wallace, Marion Scott,
Olive Parrott -Mary McArter, Teach.
THU STANDARD to new subscribers
in Canada from now till January
1st, 1909, for the sum of 75 cents'
$L, SC1L'I3 Subscribe now,
BLYTH SPRING
SHOW
Tues., March, 31st.
Write to Secretary Metcalf for
Prize List
this gilt as a slight token of our esteem
and good wishes, May the beuedictidn
of our Heavenly Father rest upon you
and may he lead you in a plain path
and give you grace for his service.
Signed on behalf of the school, Della
Potter, Eldridge Johnston, May Cow-
an.
our hest wishes are extended to Mr.
Cowan and family as they enter into
their new home i0 Goderich,
Sottoot, Itason'r.-Following is a re-
port of the standing of the pupils in U.
S. 8, No. 11, Hallett and East Wawa.
110011, for February :-V, class -May
Cowan. Sr. 11'. -Terence 'Tierney 77,
Pearl 'Yunnan 60, Wesley 'Parent! 58,
Edward Cowan 11. Jr, 1V. -Ella
Gloi1sher, Arthur Tierney, Earl Barr,
Eldridge Johnston, Harvey Burr. Sr,
Ill. -Dolly Cowan, Della Potter, Wil-
lie Taman, .11811109 R101110. Tr. HI. -
Helen Cunning, Gordon Groos. IT,
class -Joh') Nelson, Lizzie Glousher,
Pt, 11 --(,live Cowan, Vera '1'10rntty,
Pt. 1. -John Cowan, Henry (Ilousher,
May R. )loge, Tenche'.
Souout, 1t0roR'r.-Tho following is
the report of the standing of the pupils
of S. 8. No, 10, East Wawanosh, for
the month of February, names being
in order of merit :--Sr, 1V, -Mary Mc-
Gowan, Il01109 McGowan, George 111c -
Gowan, Walter 11(,Gill, Maggie Mc-
Gowan, Archie Radford, Olive IIIeGfll.
Jr. IV. -Charles Toll, Rose Patterson,
Sr. III. -Russell Nilson, Walter "M as-
.
on. Jr, ITh-Rebecca1 Me,Gowan,
Gladys 11eGowan, Mona Potter, Wal-
ter McGowan, Janet Patterson. Sr,
II. -Orville McGowan, Roy 'Poll. Nor-
mnn Radford, Lorne Toll, Sr. I't. 11,
-Ruth McGowan, Martha Wilson,
Willie Patterson. Tr, Pt. Il,-Gaoreo
Wilson, Ernest Toll, Parc
liard McGowan, Cora Fear. -.E. 11.
Clark, Teacher.
Wingham.
Tho final game in the Northern
Hockey League will he played Here on
Friday, Listowel vs. Winghlun,
P. Hill underwent an operation at
the hospital last week, and though he
is now at his home, is still confined to
his bed, but we are pleased to hear on
the way to recovery,
Mrs, Walter Rose, who has been in
the hospital here for the past five
months, 11a8 recovered from her severe
burns and returned to her home in
'Peeswater on Saturday.
On Feb, 25th, by Rev. W. Williams,
of Toronto, Wm. .J. Coutts, formerly
of Wingham, was married to Miss
Gertrude, daughter of John Phillips,
of Stratford. After the ceremony the
happy couple left for Buffalo and other
cities on their wedding tour.
S. T. Suggitt, who has been a rest -
dent of Wingham for some years, left
last week for Vancouver, B. C., to
accept a good position. Mrs, Suggitt
and two daughters will leave in few
weeks, We are sorry to hear of the
removal of this family, but join with
their many friends in wishing then)
success in their new home.
'James Madigan, for some years a
resident of Wingham, diet) at his home
on Frances street, on Wednesday
morning, after an illness of some
months. Deceased was 46 years of,
age, and came hero from Pott Credit,
Ile loaves a widow and latnily,
FARMERS desiring sale bills print-
ed on short notice cannot do better
than have them printed at this office,
With our improved facilities we can
almost turn theta out while you
100 j1,
Subscribe for Tura S'rnsnnnn.
The Family
Physician
The best medicines in the
world cannot take the place of
the family physician. Consult
him early when taken ill. If
the trouble Is with your
throat, bronchial tubes, or
lungs, ask him about taking
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Then
take it or not, as he says.
w. eau.n our formulr.
w. balsa Wob.1
tiers' iron aur u.ofMnn
'M. aro you b
.aa.ult roar
daetor
Bilious attacks, sick -headaches, indices•
tion, constipation, dizzy spells- these
are some of the results of en inactive
liver. Ask your doctor if be endorses
Ayer's Pills in these cases. The dose
is small, one pall at bedtime.
-arta. ►r14.41-0.£ roo..LowW.7Au.••'
MONTHLY FAIRS
AT BLYTH
Friday, April 3rd, - 1908
All the leading horse and cattle buyers
are spemally incited to attend. Let
everybody come. Welcome to all.
A, W. ST,OAN, President.
WM. JACKSON, Vioe President.
J. LESLIE K1ERR, Secretary.
READ the ads. in 7811 STANDARD
TELEGRAPHY
Ilighest paid officials were once
operators, Demand exceed%sup-
ply, Six thousand needed during
the next few years. Operators
have secured Increased salaries
and eight-hour day.
We prepare you In shortest time
and place you Immediately upon
graduation.
Competent tnotruotors, unsur-
passed equipment, wide exper1-
0800.
Commercial subjects free.
Eater now. No vacation.
MAIL COURSES
WINGRAM EVSINESS COLLEGE
A, A. iIlbner, M. A., Ph. D.
Vice Principal.
Geo. Spotton, Principal.
East Wawanosh.
PREsiNTATrON,-Ott Friday after-
noon, Feb, 28th, the pupils and teacher
of U. S. S. No. 11, East Wawanosh and
Hullett, were pleased to welcome a
numjler of the parents and young
people of the section to the school, the
occasion being a program, the princi-
pal feature of whielh 0300 a presentation
to Master Edward Cowan 011 1110 re-
moval from the midst of his class-
mates. After a program, consisting
of a number of recitations, readings,
dialogues, songs and 7101in 11100ir., in
which the pupils very ably did their
part, they presented their clasema'e
with a Bible, and the following address
was rend by Miss Mtty Cowan :-Dear
Schoolmate, -We, the pupils of U. 8.
S. No. 11, desire to express to you our
sorrow on your removal from our
mitis,. We regret that you shall no
more partake of our pleasures as one of
our !mother, For the past school days
you 110 v been one of us and it k with
sot row 111111 we shall sever ,3031' pi es-
onrv- in the foture, but the hap flint
we nary have you with HS again 01
some time. Our best wishes for your
future is that you ,nay have sncress in
your school work, that this educe, ion
may cultivate in gots a noble manly
character, that you may become 11
wn•thycitizen end most, of all aveer-
the follower of on,. Heavenly Master.
We have enjoyed your cheerful pres-
ence among tis, Your faithful per-
formance of duty hes been an inspira-
tion to us. We wish you to feel as-
sured that the example ,yea hove set
anti the 1nfluelce you leave with us
will make 08 better pnpila. And note,
while we knew that words or nppreri-
at1511 stand for 0011100Ong, still we 00-
81ry 10'dxpreQA ourselves in a mole
to m gid le forldr)Wrl we ask you In nere9t
Jnnk tnmi1t*n
A Savings Account is your
best friend.
CONVENIENCE -No formality in open-
ing accounts, or in depositing or
withdrawing money.
PRIVACY -Information as to savings
accounts is confined to trusted
clerks, pledged to secrecy.
T. W. SCOTT -- AGENT
" ...'' BLYTH '''