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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1900-06-22, Page 14 RecontMend the NM Era to .a • • 7911r friends,. *,••44‘.4•444,14.kpeopplt•opppo>p144- ..101110. The.. .elititori. New ESTABLISHED 1806. 1 ROBERT HOLMES, Publisher. le eaks Xn evety home little breaks are eourring daily, May be Table SlIverware, • Rings, Pine, Brooches Watchee or Gloats, Vicheteyer it is we're anxious it shall come onr way. Wei mak mob things in a • otitis - factory manner. Our charges are moderate - our services prompt, •• Whether large or small it receives all the attention it requires. Goderich Townohila Nores.-The township council will meet on the last Monday in June for business. Mr and Ural. Tehbutt took in 1 he excursion to Guelph on Friday, and will remain with friends e Let, for a Week. D.Buens,of the Maitlauci,seems to be the first in haying, as he haa al- ready housed one &idol clover, John Green happened with ac accident the alaf-WWI-Y4Paatataattp142PruP1-1014-Y-4-Wfat* 'other dark appears he etepped meant Godericn. • Seaforth. 1 the tongue of the waggon to unfasten a line, and the teara started their win:MED.-A marriage of unusual NOTES, -No. 3 Lo. of the rd Regi- NOTES. -West Huron Farmers' In - pranks and threw Mr Green over the significance took place on Wednesday, ment returned from camp on Saturday; etitnte held a meeting at Nile on Wed - tongue and dewed him it when Mies Grace Emily, e straw hats do not seem to have nesda,y afternoon, June 20. Quite a abofour * youngest daughter of the late lion. al. been of much service. as they are all number from here took in the dome.' at rode kicking him on the backair Green was not able to move around for a few 0. Oadusrop, (Lieut,-Goyeenor of the petty badly sunburned. Mist! Ewing, Ebenezer on the 20th. Rev H. E Kel. days. P. Cole and his sister, I Bus, Northwest Territories,) was married to organist Of the Presbyterian church, lington will preach his farewell itermon Flossy, Sunda.yed with relatives , Dr. A. Crosse Hunter, a prominent and had the misfortune to have the third here next Sabbath evening; he leaves Stanley. J. Beacom, of London PuLar resident of e county . nger o her right hand broken on for his new field of labor in London town- „„. ship, visited our bug lasweek. We ". performed )3y Rev Friday; 111$8 Magele Oaeh is supplying- next week. Rev M. J. Wilson, Benmd- are y hat rtit rnie uf.44i J.TAernenaY-wasde°rnsonspastor of Knox church. the organ. Seaforth racee openingler, is our coming pastor. Rev Mr Kel- ton is in very poor health; we hope to Hannon NoTEs.-The steamer St. meet Tuesday and Wednesday, l7th lingtou and R. WcIlwainreturnea from see him soon recover. A. Cole, son of Andrew, with wheat from Fort Wil• 1 and 18th July. On account of the confereece at St. Marys butt week. Mr T.Oole, con.9, has returned from Belle- haat-for the big elevator, arrived Sat- small nutnber present in the council and Mrs D. dicIvor' Goclerich, visited villa for his holidays', J. Elliott) Hay- urday. The steamer Energy left it chamber on Friday evening to discuss the lady's sister, MrsS. Echlin, Sunday. deld line, has been very unfortunate week for Ansherstburg with a cargo of the question Of the Sanitarium, the Thos. McWhinney has muted R. Mo. eetmg was postponed. Council de- Ilwain's house, and moved into it last this summer, having losttwo fine milch wheat from Richardson's elevator. t? 'COWS and a colt. Mr Hell,Bayfieldline, The steamer -Owen is loading 0,000 bus. mdeci to grant the bonus to the Eg- week, I. Currey had his barn raised nor:10,00lb cut himself in a barb wife of grain for Chatham, Cooper & moodsille woollen mills, under the on Wednesday. S. Kerr is replacing fence the other day; its hind legs were son being the shippere., The steamer same conditions as were made last fall. his old log house with a new btick one. . e nearly cut to the bone. Miss Xfarnie Pittstaurg called here e 'her first trip • F 0. G, managerof thDotnin. Perdue Sanclayed at Counciller Woods, on Tuesday morning. :she steamer ion bank, will he granted -the privilege con, 4. Miss Nellie Middleton.who wab Melee, from Port William, iiith wheat of tunPlng the sewer, provided his method of filtering is satisfactory,. The crowd this year ;going on the an. nual excursion lo Guelph was not as large as last year, iuumbering.125. PEEsoNAT.,s.---Ii. Neelin, proprie tor of the Seaforth Sun, was in Toron- to last week. Henry Humber, one of Seaforth's popular young bileiness Man, goes to Nelson. B. O., to accept A position as jeweller. Mr and Mrs D.D. Wilson have returned after a prolonged visit to the old country. Miss Anna Brown, who has until rebently been, teaching school in NVroxeter,left on Tuesday to. fill a similar positionin the Northwest. Mrs Bolton and three children, of Mooretown, near Sarnia, is Spending two Weeks'vvith her father, Geo. Lockhart. Rev N,Snawand wife, Rev Atcheson and Mr Bell. tit Kippen, and Mr Moir, Hensel!, are attending the General Assembly at Halifax. Brucefield. • la Ores. -Quite an interesting game of football was played between the Hensel' team; and one team on Wed- nesday evening. • Miss Bella McDon- ald, of Olinton. spent. Sabbath at her benne her. W. Hamilton and Miss Hamilton, of Motherwell, were guests at the manse lest Thursday* Mr Moore conducteddivine service • in Kippen and Hillsgreen Presbyterian churches; last Sabbath. Rev. E. IL Sewers preached at Kirkton last Sabbath, it being their anniversary. .Rev. Mr Fletcher preached in the Presbyterian church here. Rutisor of a S:S.picnic is in the air at present. Mr Dixtin and son, Thee Dixon,. of London, were guests at the manseptr Saturdaj, and Sunday. ,The many friend§ of D. Mc- Tityish will be sorry to hear of his death which ..occurred last Saturday night; the_funerel teok place on Tuesday to Bait d'a cemetery; Mager sympathy -is felt for the bereaved family. Quite a number from here took in themteursion to Guelph last Friday:there were near- ly one hundted tickets sold from this station. Gilbert McDonald, who re cently returned from Texas, and Mrs Wm. McDonald and brother, of Essex Co., are in our village, and will remain man. After the ceremony the wed- Leaturra ' for some time. Wm. Plewes is again ding party drove to . the home of the NOTES. -Quite a number took in dm very ill; small hopes of his recovery bride's parents, when they partook of Guelph excursion on Friday. A. H. are- entertained. Louis Aikenhead, •their wedding breakfast. . The re- Olotton and his two children visited son of John Aikenhead, will graduate .mainderof.theday was spent in various his mother in Stratford on Friday,,te- in Detroit law school this week; his amusements. . turning on Saturday. The union Pic- -father will be present at the exercises. •Fxdx.-Irire broke out inthe rear of me of the Sunday Schools of the town- Mrs jas.. Swan and Miss Beatty visited . Wm. Phillipblacksmith shop on Sr- ship was held at Point Farm, on Tues. this week at the home 'of their sister, 's urday, the 16th inst. It quickly 'con- day. the 19th; the clay was fine and a Mrs Douglas, Blake. sunned the building and caught on to ' large number in attendance; football • DELTR.*-Atter a lingering illness of his house and Mrs Baker's stable and and baseball were played, and races consumption, David McTavieh died on warehouseand P. Camera barn. The for the children; a musical program Sabbath last. He returned from Man - church bell was rung, which soon was given, and lunch served. itoba about a month age, where he brought a large crowd of willing hands Y. P. S. C. •E.-Electioa • of offices lived with his brothers in the hope on the scene. Everything was done to for the coining. six montheresulted as that the climate would be beneficial. save the buildings but it was of no follows: -Pres., .Grace 'Lawson; Vice, The funeral took place on Tuesday to avail, but by the hard work of those Mrs. IL McManus; Sec.,Archie Horton: Baird's cemetery, followed by a large present Mrs Baker's store and dwelling- Treas., Hillary Horton; .convenors of concourse of e•zurewing friends. His and auother vacant house on the same committees - .praYer.tneeting, A. H. parents died some years ago. Among lob was saved. The people Who so will- • (AptIon; lookout, Edward Shawl emir.", those present from adistance were Mrs ingly helped deserve the utmost praise Helen Clark; missionary. Mrs EL Mc, Mude, Detroit, Mr and Mrs McMillan for their work, and those were the los- Manus; music, Edith Horton. and Mr and Miss McTavish, of Shakeb- ers have the sympathy of their many • friends. The buildings were nearly all Conetancepeare, Perth 0o.. . • ' insured. s•-• , Ifece.tatoataaateeealoafautaraPPPPea-V.** The boot adVertiaing medIUM " • in this• section , 4-alfaPeaaarellelaPPI4V-VPIaleaa41144 : CLINTON. JUNE 22, 1900. itiriagnoarat kfc************Asfralrktr*************ir*****************.k ****0**************ack Mc* The Nes -of the Neighborhood $ Supplied by the NOW Era's -vildeia • Wake, and. reliable correspondents lying with typhoid lever at Godertch, for Richardson's elevator, called in on is convarbsceut. A large number of Saturday; after discharging her No. 1 young people took a pleasure trip to hard, she will take on 20,000 bushels Guelph last Friday and enjoyed them- of corn, 6,000 of peas and 14,000 of fall. selves immensely •• wheat for Kingston. " , . We are Leaders in our Line. Aocaonser.-T.. Murphy, of con. 1.6, NoTEs.-The I, O. O. P. held a die - met with egoite a, bad accident on Fri. trict•meeting dit Monday afternoon, day last. One of his horses kicked hien, and in the evening, the yisitore were one foot striking him on the breast and welcomed to an 'at home." Poirtt Farm and Menesetung Park -are now tbe other over the eye. lhe services of a physician were necessanyto put in ready for summer visitors; indications • Jeweler point to a busy season. Court God.Or.; several stitches. We are pleased to say •• ExpertWatchRepairera • • lett. No. 32, 0. O. P,, attended divme. he is doing well ' • And Optician ' , . • • , service in North street Methodist • ' Ws SUCCESSFUL. -The most . site- church. on Sunday morning. The ladies . cessfut garden party ever held in Gctle- of St. Peter's church held their annual rich township, under the auspices of garden party in the grounds beside the East Wattranosh • • Cole's church took place on thelawn. of Harbor Park on Tuesday evening; the NOTEs.-Quite a number from this G. A. CooPer, Monday evening last. band was in attendance; and a pleasant 'vicinity took in the. excursion to the The poetponement did not; seem to et• time was spent. Another new tug,the . Modelrarn4 Guelph, last Friday. Miss ,feet the attendance, for at an early fourth built by Wm. Marlton this Xiizeie Rowland is visiting friends -la hour. the carriages and butycles began spring watt launched,. and for One lines ..*Guelph, Hamilton and other Places:. - to arrive. The weather was delightful and apparent speed qiiitlities she is the Miss Tena Rath, of Duhdalk,is visiting and everybody in good humor, so that best of the quarter. Master MaGilli- At her bt other's on the 6th line.. Miss a very pleasant evening • was .spent., cuddy, sen, of Thos. MeGillieu lily, of !Clara Ooultes was viqiting. friends in' The supper was well arranged and eat.' Toronto,, wheeled up to Goder7 ° Clinton' last week. G. H. Uoultes, of abled were supplied in abundatgce. ids to visit his uncle, Editor Mac, of Chicago..is home for .a couple 'months' The program was unusually good, and the Signal; he wheeled thf distance in vacation; his many friends -are -glad to did not lack for either qualitsuatrtoarie abcut., 20 hours,which is good going for ,See him again.. Miss Minnie Acbesori, tity. All the 'parts were well taken. a ladoffour teen and since he rode an of • Dundalk, who has been visiting Misses Thonipson and Bothwell saner . extra 80 miles owing to wrong direc- :around here for'a couple of weeks, has. sweetly, while the, Male Quartette and tions.Quite a number tookin. Guelph •returned home. . • .• • . • R. Downs, of Olinton delighted. the excursion on Friday, among them be- DEATEIS.--, . e aye been again sud- audience • with several' well rendered ingThos.'Hurroweiseedernani and Miss alealy reminded ofthe uncertainty of selections. . C.,1e's orchestra and the Laura Willson, of Zion. We are life by the death of Mrs Micklejohn, of • Clinton oand supplied the music. Tbe pleased to report that wedding bells Morris.. She . got up as usual. in • the proceeds amounted to $72, .Which will will ring on Nelson St. east neit weeks. tmorning and ate her breakfast and be used in connection with the Sunday Forivra OE JULY. -The Dominion thin lay down to rest and before len School at Oole's church. Too much Day celebration commit'ea .niet to re - 'o'clock she had named peocefally away eredit cannot be given G.A. copper for ceive reports of the various sub -cord.' to her long hOme.-On Sunday evening his liberality, while the Sunday School inittees, arid -from the quality -of these 'Thos. Welkiplaigtier, of •Belgrave, was and chinch officials dal' their utinost presented the day will be a big one. -called away. ' -fle-had. been 'sailing all to have everybody spend_ e social atid The corning. et' the 48113 Highlanders' ' 'winter, twit was no., worse than . usual. proiltablel:Ivsuing: '" "Hand,''With the Huron Old- Bays.shas. ' Ile was out driving.on Saturday, and , ' -7----gtven. the detricinstration_a_SOniewhat , 'Was sitting in &Chair between five and . Si, Augustine. ' ••• - -Scottish character,and,to•keep up *Ali t six on Sunday evening vvhen his •call procession, the, committee have vame, and he departed from this life. WEDDING.-4uiet wedding. took the decided to have -decided to have Cole- tte was in his sevente-third year. -Mr place at the B.U.dchurch here on Wed. - donien games and Highland dancing. And Mrs B. ()mikes, of Buffalo, was in nesday, June 15th, when Miss. Antall nn the occasion. Several pipers from our amidst for a few days. They Robison. daughter of C. •Robison, o the adjacelits. townships will also be • brought home the remains of their lit- • Prosperity, was united in toatrimlY present to answer the music of the %lb son -for interment in the • Belgrave aillugh King, of the same piece. . Tire . seven belonging to the Toroto band.. cemetery. ' ' . , , btide was attended by Mies Ne te Boyle, while G. King acted es groomb- P. B. CREWS, Suirimerhill, Ontracia -O. Saunders preached All 'excellent Sermon St. Peter's church here on Sunday evening lest. . Mr Saunders' discourbes have in .tibleen Sauna practleal thoughts clothed in r -simple' language. We notice our vrowds on Sunday evenings increasing. Picnic. -The L. O. L. picnic on G. Hill's fiats on Wednesday was largely Attended by outside lodges from Auburn, Winthrop, Seaforth and oth- er places. Ail present seemed to enjoy -fully a day's sport by breezy Maitland. NotEs..-Road,s in this ideality are al- most a continuous line of gravel now since nearly all have completed their statute labor. N, Bingham has pre- pared for haying by perchasing a new • mower. Our boys returned frOrn Lon , • don camp on Saturday. . Mrs E. Butt left on Friday last to visit friends in Ohatharn. J. dill, son of 0. Hill and J. Lovett have postponed their intended trip to the prairie province for a tinte, but may go later on. J. Bingham has been indisposed lately With throat trouble* • 'I WEDDED. -On Wednesday, • June 13, John McKnight was married at the manse, Auburn, to Miss Minnie Steele. Sas. McWhinney and Mist! Sara Mc- Knight performed the duties ef g roonis- man and bridesmaid respectively. Exam:Boise.- A great number from Nile took it; the excursion to Gitelph on Friday, and report having had a pleasant and profitable time. A large number intend going to Detroit on the steamer City of Toledo this week. THE SIcx.-We are pleased to see Mrs Tas. Girvin out again, after her confinement to the house for about three weeks with 'a sprained ankle. Miss Bertie Smith islaid up with sore hand, blood poisining being tliecorn• plaint. Violet, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos. McWhinney, is ill at present. .' Londesboro. • • NoTEEL-S. Woodman and Mrs Prin- gle took the people by surprise one day last week, and 'were united in the mat- rimonial bond; congratulations. Pic- nics and socials are now on the tapis. S. S. No. 4 hold their annuel picnic at Hog's Bark to -day (Ft.icle.y.) S. S. No. 5 will have a social at the echoot house on Tuesday evening, the 26th. Knox church, Londesboro, will have a lawn social on Tuesday, July 2nd; something very good. About 120 took in the ex- cursion to Guelph on Friday last. Mr Scales, eon. 9, had a beta bee on Tues- day. Strawberries hold the reins this week. Miss Elva Adams returned from Stratford on Thursday evening. Joseph Whitely, Manitoba, is here on a visit to his brother: W. II. Whitely; Leonard Howson, Dakota, Mrs•White- Ira brother, is here also. M. Hesse, - wood, east of the village, had anaraly- tin stroke on Wednesday evening. The Methodist Sunday School intepds holding its enteral picnic on July 2nd; a good -trine IS- -anticipate& -Several ben] here took in the boat•excinsion from Goderich this week. Mrs E. Mc- "%nate left for a visit to Manitoba on Tuesday morning. • . • • Additional Local News. GOLLEGIA.TE bOARD. - The • board met on Monday evening for *regular Tune ineeting but business was very light The chairman and secretary were instructed to interviewthe teach- ers as to re-engagement. •After pas- sing an account of D. Connell for 1)22.- 92 the board adjourned. WXLL VISIT CLINTON.- Clerk W. Coats informs us that A. W. Campbell, provincial road instrurtor, will pay Clinton a visit on Tuesday, June 26th, to confer with the council on our streets and roads We isope the coeflab be beneficial to our aldermen and we will have streets which We will be proud of. . WEERE TO .(,40. -Next week here is a few places to go to •-Monday- Christian Endeavor and League meet- ings at the different churches ; • Tues. day -Garden party at S. S. No 5, Hui- • lett. ; Wednesday -Ice et eam social at the Salvation Aarny Barracks ; Thure- rden party ,ory grounde. BlYtki _ day -St• Paula church ' Norns.-Mr and gm Henry Squires, y of Winchelsea, were visiting friends h Q Lroorms.--,Mr and Mrs W.. w. Sloan 0' th' k; AI . Porter's HIM here lately. Quite a large number at e and waxworks o e Rise NoThei.-Mies McDougall, of Sea- looking forward to Bandon pienic on Sloan ispn his return trip to the States, MODEL PARK Exo nsrox.-The ex- cursion to this popular place -the Mod - forth, iti visiting at Wm. hillott's. W. , Friday next, We notice in last &thin. where he is in heeineee` The Misses ' '''' Blair, of the dental college, Chicago, day's Globe a photo of J. H. Ray, for., Fulton, of Hensel'', were guests of Mrs el •r arm• at Guelph -has evidently held . was calling on friends in the neighbor. inerly cheese maket here; it will be re- Thos. Wanless the past week, • Dave Its own withformeryears. On Friday hood last week. Miss Werry returned membered he weet out with the firsa I Magill, Hensel', is renewing old ac. last there were 20 coaches reached Alma , . a ii t' o ' town t rt s t Dr. ina re en * . Guelph loreded down. On the regular ' to her home near Woodstock on There, contingent to Africa- he . wail taken ounaisUnnca'and mien oninfinim. wing. (Conductor Algie) there were eight NOTES. -Will and John Montgomery day batt. • Bethel Sunday School pie- with a group of artillery men and . -visited friettds in . jameetowe on Sun- nic will,be held in Mr Perdive's bush judging from the picture seems' to be bat'm; Buie, In town on -Monday., Mrs. coaches attached and (Conductor Hay) day last. Miss Scott, Brussels -0's the on Ntrednesday, the 27th. jas. Cox is standingthe hardships wee, A moto. John me, u a o, s on an extended Bffl i with a special had 12 coaches. It was ' • M' ..::i to f d ' town Mr and Mrs estimated. that there were between goes o s A. . . on the sick list. Golden Newton is im. ber of elegates from here attended • Jennie Sproat, Egroondville, was the Droving and expecte to come home -the the convention in Seat:nth. T. Hugill guest. of Miss Alite Dale last week, last of this week. Mr and Mrs Oook is peogreming favorably after hts late Frank Fowler, Brandon, is home on a of Leeburn, Stinda,yed at 0. W. Pott. accident. Mrs Martin is on an extended *Visit to friends here. John Jamieson ers. . . . .., visit to friends in Howmanyilice she spent Saturday and Sunday with - plotted here .from there 25 years aro, . Maud lame and Maud Gidley are tak. DETROIT Exonnerota-The excur- friends in Exeter. H. Fowler and.M. ' , . and so will find many changes. mg in the Convention at Settforth. ' sion to Detroit, train to Goderick then {Dirk tuok in the excursion to Niagara •- Stonier. Mrs (antis wag in London on Thursday teamer to Oity of Toledo, was well on Teesday Quite a number of our Notort-A large number of people .day, Thos. Nett, Alimmegble epending to the Model Farm last Friday. ' Mrs Saturday last; he enjoyed his trip, but et visit to friende in Stanley township and the six coaches were well filled. young people went fp Guelph on Fri- fiom this district took in the excursion NOTEs..—Geo, indsay returned on A special train was run from Stratford a couple Of Weeks . with friends here; J. Falconer, of Hayfield was venting at has come to the conclusion that there on Stinday. Mrs Jetties Sims, who has Thosefront here who went are:- Mr he was Ha guest of his nephew, N. Car. the home of Mr John Gilmore last week is no better place than old Huron. • been visiting her parents in Stanley, returned home this week. A lar and Mrs J., Johnston, Bare W. Q. Phla 'Thomson will preach hla farewell Me- to Guelph. Mr Thomas (Himont, of trimined hatS-Sallare at oost-Pirst Olas new eidewalks, and the work is being tea on Satneday and Sunda,. Ray Er and while there took in the excursion , NM goorscafshavings, avowal sole of chap nttratter or men are ' eall'1°Yed an t e iv, E. R. MUM, Mrs liodgens, Mrs hitehead, Mrs G. Davis, Alm Cun- mon on Sunday. Turnberryand Me John Gilmourof drams making. a . Ingham, MI'S 3'. Taylor Mrs Rodaway, pushed aloof rapidly. Samuel Greasy, Wingharn, Were visite- 4,L503 and 2,000 who spent the day in ore at the residence of Mrs John Buie. Guelph. 190 tickets were sold, at Olin - on Sunday. Mines Amelia, AndersOn, ton depot, 119 at Londesboro, 97 at Gertrude Clarke, Edith 'Pannemore, Myth and 89 at Belgrave. Barield ofweek. Miss Bella flabkfrk paid Per' s patronized by people flint. this part. Stanley, are away that week on a visit Dr. Agnew, dower, has rented the WAWA DEA.TH.•—• (Ler an Mness Of • fire • 'IN. .1••••• Si. relatives in Mialgigno TY• So in and tr. retil:fo',111,111ffillor44,2 Months, the lest seven weeks of which 131. M. McLean Mr and Mrs Vir. Murch, Mrs SWartz, Mr and Aliva Cornish, Mrs The Chinese Puzz e. .PIIMP. IT! Things Look Black in the Orient. • • VT • It would seemly be in word with fact to say that the world is 'just now in a v. ry restful gendinon. Britain h*o the Boer question on hand and it Emile a small handful. The United States hoe the Phil. Whams perplexity and also the Turkish question and Pretadentisl election to deal with mild now the European concert with the probable help of Japan is, called on to solve, the Chinese puzzle. . - Ensue, however, tome to her tinting in perfect harmony •with the other Powere, and Continental and English, opinion as voiced by the press- and conversations with Foreign Office °facials reported from various places all concur that the 'Powers have agreed that the most vigorous and united action is imperatiye with the view to quashing the immediate danger to their eubjems ard restoring peace and quietude, leaving the quests:mot the ultimate settle- ment of the Chinese problem to the future. "The Chinese Government is bewildered and cannot decide whether to rigidly suppress. the Boxers or defy the world. Chinese supersistioe in regard to the . foreigners' guns is pittable. , China declared war against the world when the Takn forts opened fire upon the international fleet. The acoounts of what I 'took place are still nneatisfactory. Latter e, semi-official depatoh from 'Mau Additional Local News announced the,t the Taku forts had been captured after a combined attach by the --.- , - foreign warships. Thzee men on the German warship :- tIltis' were killed and was the longest day in the year. Half INK I:Mom-Yesterday (Thursday) seven were etmodeV - of 1900 is nearly gene. Peoniee are 'Reports credited by the local foreign dings are on the go. sMoonlight out in great show , now. June wtd- eiliclale say that the T.Jegatiuns at Pek. in were safe June 17, Sunday, and that Saunters" is the sun3mer di ink now Admiral Seymour, with the -relieving • asked for. column, reached Pekin that day. , . • - . It is reported, that .the powers have VER Bus. --The painters . have. asked Japan to send 20,000 troops to beec on the rush with °work lately add ' China. and the Japanese Government so have I he paper bangers and dem-T- hee consented to do so. , ' Mors. This week we notice J. Oopp In consequence of the.gravity of tlii ICC. church and it now presents a fine and B. Keine; repainted St,. Josephs from India have been ordered to pro- stnitiurjaattivo.n, t.he 7th Bengal. Infant ceed to Hong Kong by the British Ad- appearance. • Geo. Potts has retouched N. Oaok's residence on Albert street ad has finished papering and painting • Dr; ./tatan's office. 'Etcher place could • . The War.•inViiea: not be improved upon • • ' • EIDOtATIONAL EXAMS. -The resu Its Roberts. Reard From --. Several of the coming departmental examine- . . tions will not be published this year as Minor British Successee. - heretofore. Each candidate. however, will be notified of the result.. This • One of these is the fact that the Natal which so many bch'ools ef the province . gle in South Africa not far, distant; mivertietng I hem respective curincultun. a volunteers, who had seen hard service,. affect when the results hay.. been pub- ' Robot ts considers the end of the sung- pertinent to eliminate the rlatetn of . There are manse indications thet Lord itiesehthecird has been adopted by t be•Des . Aimed. mrra PAPERS. -Din ins the recent sitting of Conference at St. ' Marys, the papers in that town showed tuna enterprise and ahility. The Ar- gus issueda special Conference nutriber. profusely illustrated, 'while tha'Journal got out a very creditable daily. Olio il- Instrated, and containing full r eports of proceedings. •-- We extend our ton- ..f. fp:vitiations to tor editor.35f4heZziposll „Mullet:1a . _ John- ston, a very . popular young lady of linithitietinlitin;-- • riage a few days since to Mieitahrii..77- ""r- - --- t het town. -The last issue of the Sig- nal contains.a 4 -column open letter to Henry Powell, M. P. for Westniore- land,./i. B, by 1), Me Gillicuddy, who • dresses down this politician in. the '. Queen's English of the pus est variety: he dem:Magee Powell as "a political ' is ickster, a bully, a cow ard, a liar and a blackguerd." At Ottawa the article was the subject of general comment . among the Men:theist the Liberals re- - garding it as exceed,ingly clever, well written, and a deka yed rebuke to in- sinuations that were uncalled-for, un- justifiable and unwarranted. it. QUM, BLOQI) • BUILDING - E IRON" PILLS Are a Combination of purest drugs properly oonspounded. lt run down from any cause they cennot be equalled as healtla builders. They tone tip Ole nerve °entree, in , • crease the appetite, restore vigor, cure -anemia, female weakness, pile and riellow • complexion. • • These pills are guaranteed,' that is if they-4are not as represented we will refund the money. • •SYDNEY JACKSON'S Z Phone 2 • Drug Store Ice ' "4C Prescr iption 4c were dismissed to their homes by Gen: Buller. Another indication is the re- port inauthoritatively informed aulit- ary.circlesin London that a complete division of regulars is to be wit lidrawn from Gen.Beilletar army and embarked at Durban for China. • - The military situation in the Trans. vaal is favot•able. _General Botha, pur- sued by the British cavelry under Gen. Hamilton, is nelieved hy 1,1rd Roberts o-haeo withdrawn-salay_as Middel- burg. Metheun, who was escorting a large convoy to Heilbron,routed a force who endeavored to prevent hi to from en tet ing the' little town. ' Methuen had only tin se casualties. This satisfactory state of affairs w 11 be materially assisted by the eapture between here and Rnstenburg, June 9, of two guns by Hutten's Canadian Mounted. Infantry from a body of enerny. Railway and telegraph communica- tion with Cape TOWD is now complete- ly restoted. All is quiet at Pretoria and at Johannesburg. The shops are open and the market is daily becoming more crowded and business like President Kruger is reported to have moved his capital 45 miles east to Alk- maar. He is tnore likely to take refuge in Partuguese territory than to go Lydenburg. Rumors of negotiations for peace are again reported, and it is likely that the end of the war is near. It is reported that President Kruger is in a feeble condition. According to it Oape Town despatch of a late date, Gen. Kitchener himself had a name,- escape from capture in the engagement at Leeuw Spruit. He was in a sleeping car at Kopje's station when the Boers suddenly opened, a rifie fire; Kitchener managed to reach his horse, and galloped to Rhenoster, two miles distant. JURE WEDD1NG.-A pretty home wedding was celebrated isy, Rev. A. Stewart, ab the home of Jamee Stewart StanleY, on Wednesday evening, when A LARGE ESTATE. -Froin an ex- change we learn of the disposal of the estate of the late Andrew Forrester, father of D, A. Forrester,of town, who died in Mitchell lately. The late gent- leman was the wealthiestman who ever died in Mitchell. Ile left an estate val- ued all the way from 8110,000. to 61400. 000. The money all goes to his family with the exception $1,000 which is to be applied towards Knox church debt. His soni Wm. gets $15,000 of mann- ufactured flax, all the mill property, except the brick house, stock, imple- ments, and the Davidson farm, all of which are valued at $80.000. The gra,ndchildren, nineteen in all. receive $1,000 each. Mrs Forrester gets the use of the house, furniture and the in- terest of a10,000d urine her life. Ni; hen these legacies are paid his two daugh- ters, Mrs Dougherty and Mrs Wm, El- liott, and eon David, receive a propor- titillate share of the balance, say $20, - hie daughter, Miss Annie, was married 000 or $25.000 each. on the death Of tn thoveylgerald Markin, of Clinton. Mrs Forrester her shot e will be devid- Miss Ida. Stewart, .sister of the bride, ed equally between the other legatee?. acted as bridesmaid and John Archer, Ali the real estate outside of that dis- ceremony, the guests all partook Paisley, as groomsman. After the of a disposed cf. The executors are Metter% posed of in the will, will at once be wedding supper and the happy couple David and Win. Forrester and With were showered with congratulations by Elliott, • the large number present. They will make their home in Clinton and the wishes of all is extended for it long and happy metaled life. DttEllaNet DittaVisttsf. -' There Waft about, 40 farmers took dinner at the Mason House on Saturday as gueste of the district agent, L.,Beattle,of Varna, who had a large delivery of the Deet - Ing implements to those who purckas- ed in this locality. Them were bind - around Itarrisville. r Sims. ofBlYtia ae will °coney every weansilier Afternoon. Were °Pent; in bed, 11188 Ethel' 61117 Miss F. laattione Miss K. McDonald, AGOIREIrr.- Oa Thureday of Use a dilate, of Toronto toaveridty; Will be att oteeesaot• • -day afternoon. Tuberculosis was the iu.sa Doyle, miss L. miller, Isfre s. B. daughter of Geo. Powell, died on Sun - death. The funeral took place 'V" MU" A. Beickenden, MiseM. Monteith, Ittunhali, Mr and Mr13 Chas Wallis, J. Owing to many of thein wanting to go era mowers, rakes, drills, harrows and other fa,rming utensils in the delivery. home a procession was not held as in ze the firsttof the week. wits visiting his father-in-law during ,. to Dr. T. O. Brace,. onatoto triturate Honor cause of :All operations oarroulle performed. Dr• 4.I. Ernest Kann% Dpotist.t. oeyfleidi. eve r m oday on Monday front her fathea's horns to former yeare. Le Beattie is dietriet . week, an the men . Were taking theatn thrrt River Betel, W. Hill Aildrew Taylor Ed. Rowed Er" Y" tried thee". the scantling of Wm.Reld's new house :male san, too p.m. Seawalls: In trowti 'Naar church, where an impresitive J. O. Stevenson H. E.' Hodeens 'ie. agent end a. Tedford Iota' &gene and one of the timber* struck Mr Reid in andErldae work. service we conducted by the rector, Robson, W. HaAand, W. raberfin Washing Compound the face, inflicting a bad wound, which • a Rev O. L Mille. The funeral then pro. ham, A. Monteith, N. Daaris, G. OnE.,_. tnielitel=nf (I): sicer attroriggerregi is however, fast healing. The house 1Areattlelde deeded to Weinghatia where Ehthel sea hasham, n. monteith. sale; made. While many farmers toolately no ratilarre reggired. Sallee our wo ins, Sava tele kenos IMMO Our o a brick oneethe cellar is • now liktatim.-Win. Anderson, ed. Mr Shoemaker, Zurieh, South Africa, occupied the pulpit on fate ef laid to rest besiale_ heir mot er e. Ceased Walt in her 10th yearillab Was d• pagemtax,A,n0m,aaA few ef Dr. Breeds favor other makers of machines it ts 11 friends to the 'number of terenty five evident that many still deem the Deer. -I Is extrasto the dirt wit ntract for the briek work. Sunday last. Albert McDowell and; or over, met at the club rootne OR Twa- t tangent., _Rae Is ,, Ifre E. McDowell •were appointed del- h h , bri h kind.hearted, nte gent gir . I 4 4 h ill b h i ed i ng sa a good implement. ingredients are gear Try a nseragetiret w egater for the Epworth League to at- and one w o * e mutt nt es it er home and by her young aesociates. &Li evening last to "I *Avail to the the silent majority, at her Janne in doctor prior to hie departure for 001. DEATH OE MRS LAit/8.-There joined weferettehllee IKE analilist. tend, the o i 0 i i I Holreeeville, on Thursday, June 14tb, We have just1. teaeneeting and Ice forth, Mr 3. 11. McClinton and Mine T. s .. A pIeaeant am/ening. was spent and lingwood which takes place in. a day. Grace Davrelict of the late William • Best ramuy floor letatat Motto Good ill be given at the Zioot Hattie Wightmen were appointed by 4" Hallett Levis, at the Venerable old ege of 78 A.WN 00tat,.-A. social will behhetdo th after lunch D. A. Forrester in a, happy &how Pots, Don ler circuit, On the even.. the Sabbath School. - on the grounds of S. S. No. Foi o years and 14 dap', The good old lady &tiara Stipa crew epeecit eXpressed the regret of Dr. wits of English birth, having came to lune th. A splendid program evening of Tuesday, the 20th Itlet. ite. e hese are ell neW ma ig n No/qrs.-Mr. -and Mrs Bowden, Of freshtnerthr including strawberries ice. aeruce's friende at his departure and mottos on them. Our We he. s n preperation, consisting of recite. Benmillear, visited at J. bowler's last crew ace, will be served from 5'to 8. referred to tlw prominent part he bad (Moeda about GO years ago, and eettled a law bought meta eta Miffing Hallo bY idAseas FarlIotolltliellearillione. week. Mrs Simpson and daughter . Booth' ort the grounde. Music and lit. taken. and connection with soeial,pnitt. for at ethorb time in Darlington, Heidi - Jett opened UP a orate Of k t W It r i otne V .tt a. °then, solos b mend, afterwarde removing With her ! in micas fro to $12 an iss May, of Wolverton are at present erary program. Come and enjoy your- ea ell oil i at r a ai " an allal husband to llohnesviile, where they *Aviator/a eat will rag: oirlot ftato t12 several, musk by -choir, ispeecheit -ex- the peas of )1 ra W; 0,, fi, 1' ('l}' dr eve ell es toiled n co ..,,,.„feA from Re,r4 li Kellington Nile ber of theaith hnere Suackhoitatt. A. '. gala eluded by presenting him On behalf of le -Closet p. . oafs es eall . so t b 7 M during the summer months. 0 to 8 p.m. -- a - 6 them Whether you want P''''' "` 4. ' 4 ' i A . notn o or or not: Please note from Mai 15th we i mind Shaw, Baynela. Tea served. iron; day at the lake. Mrs Smith, of Bruce mita was the gum of her sister, Mrs spent Satur- 1 gold. ring. Dr. Brucateplied in a neat those presene with a handeome (Alveoli speech of Menke for the memento and fe the Northwest. and wle, at nehees. 6 tett this rem:Wider of their dove, nixu of which two haVe died-Charhe hey were blended with a family of Killough,one day lase week. W. Stack. I NOTES.- 13.A.Higgins, it lost vain- expressed his sorrow at severing VAMP" Ville- the surviving children are EV 1 Otos lielella house spent. Sunday with Mende in able horse on Monday night last in , so many, pleasant Wein Clinton. His Ward et home, a son away lot weeny Owner store in seatiesppek., bloxite.-The W. %manor& °Cam- Beigreve. 306. Eillough and lady 801110 ututeountabie way he got bits leg g many friends hero will be glad to hear liv ears, George in Clinton, anclatire j. oil will meet on July Ord instead of friend spent Sundae` at the home of broke and in the morning it was found of the SUeeeSS which hie professional Hill. The funeral on Saturday to ' ". Cash for Stoma& *as . . Use a July 4tit at; previously announced. . nenry morrish, (*Wed& ! lying by the door and had tO bo spot fr abilities are bound to bring him in hie = Clinton WAS largely attended. . / ; MeV sphere of,action, cemetery OGLE COOPER 00. soi tt•r%' 0 0 0 • 0.. 0, • , • , ) 0 0 0 • • • ) Watch Talk To tles busy Men an sour* ate watch la a neoessity- not a luxrtry as some seem to Bunk. To utilize every moment of precious time, to Meet mufti, keep ap., phintmentO, in foot to be always au time one must have a good watch. Drop in and let us talk watches to yon; We are praotioal watch readmit and you tan have the benefit of our 20 years' experietme with- out charge. If yon have a • wet& wish* deckle Olean. ing, his any part broken or kat, or one which has been rained by inoompet. ent workmen, bring at to us . and we will tell you just what it wants' and What it 'will cost yotl. • Virdtellee examined. regnInted end Set to cornet time b'ItER of charge. A. Grigg amvoller end °paean. Semester to Jo* Biddlecombe CLINTON 0 •• •0. 0- -(1, •cit.'