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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1901-03-22, Page 1Wn1.0",leXP7ermwere, If you have not Renewed your Subscription for this year now is the right time to do so. etottleland the NOW Er tO Your Wend. ESTABLISIlant 1866. ROBERT HOLMES, Pubieher A he..elini , n New Era. CLINTON. ONTARIO, MAR011 22, 1901. 4-itataatarPlataiPluaY4WPWFVPHaagais The plablieher would eateen] fiwor re 0 reader e would, when mitking their purohaees, mention that they saw the reerohant'eadvertieement in this piper e tl per year in adventia tilatie when not se mita •0+.1,041+04•0•0seereattneleialettaeaneatielels EnEraying done while ypu wait. Is the lat- est fashion with u;. We have purchased one of the West tmproved engraving machine and ex- tend an invitation to all to call and see this really won- derful piece of machinery. IAN will be pleased to ehow and exptain it to von and engrave any arti• eel you wish done while you wait. We engrave all articles bought bare free of charge, no mat. ter.how large or small it may be. It can't make a mistake Call and see it, then tell your friends about it P. B, CREWSf., .40 Expert Watch Rep alrera': Jeweler And Opt ician+ araaea•alealieanelealeanentelaaeaaaaanaa.4 a, Harlock LEAVING. -Having rented a farm in the vicinity of Wingbam, and intend- ing to remove there during the latter part of this month, Joseph Churchill gave a very enjoyable time to his old friends and neighbors on Friday night; all wished Mr Churchill and family -every success. The farm thus vacated will be occupied by Mrs Reid and sons, Clinton. (Intended for last week) NOTE8.-Ali are pleased to note the 'improvement in the condition -of 13, Herrington, who, of late. appears to have had more than his due share of sickness. 0. Allen delivered his team at Listowel on Thursday last; they were the second heaviest and second best sold team that was delivered. B. .Allen has purchased a young chesnut driver from Jas. Reid. A number of young people from this locality attend - .ed the wedding of Jas. Hamilton, of Walton, and then the next night went to C. Dale's, the well /known farmer of Hullett, having an enjoy- able time at both places. John Mills, while going to Milburn tor his wife Sunday evening, got caught in the snow, breaking the shast of his cutter, and thinking it advisable to go no farther went home alone, very reluc- tantly Wm. Shepherd, having sold one of his horses has replaced it by a two year old colt. Mr Tasker, for r• Nile. May, late ot the Soo, ie home on a vista Will Watson and sister, Mrs R. McWhinney, visited Wineham friends last week. A social will be given on'March 20 by the ladies of the Missionary Society and the mem- bers of the League; the program will oonsiet of recitations, readings, vocal and inetrumental music; sidosiesion 15c. DEATEt.-It is our sad duty to report the death of Jacob Ryan, of this neigh- borhood; he had been ailing for some time, and was thought to be recoyers, ing, when pneumonia eat in, death re- sulting early Friday morning. His re- mains were interred in the family plot, Dungannon cemetery, on Sunday, the 17th inst., followed by a large gather- ing of sorrowing friends and relatives. Ihe deceased had reached the age of 61 years and 9 months, For several yeark he had been . a member of Nile quarterly board, and had filled two terms as school trustee. -Though of a quietr retiring.dismosition, his upright - new and Integrity of character had made for him a wide circle of friends, A wife and six children mourn his loss.. The sympathy of the entire neighbor- hood gees out to the family in this sad bereavement. May the sustaining grace and consolation of Elim who has promised to be a hnsba,nd to thewidow and a father to the fatherless, be theirs in dais titne 9f sore afffiction. , Brucefield. • • . . NOTRE:I.-Mr Morrow, Toronto, has moved into the Dixon House, having rented it for a number of years. Miss Lillie Taylor has' been appointed or- ganist for the Presbyterian church; there were two other applicants.. aaa Wolf is at present very ill. 3. D. Nei. ans, of Portage La Prairie, is visiting at the home of Jas.. Aikenhead. Mrs W. -Golden has. rented David Rouet's house. Miss Higgtas, of London, was blot week the guest of Miss Helen !lig- wins. Mrs A.Johnston, Broad, is very ill with grip. Miss Higgins entertain- ed a number of friends on Friday. • Intended for last week. NoTEs..--aGeO. riau rner left for the old country on Monday with three car load of cattle, Me Morrow, of. Toronto, moved into Dixon's hotel on Monday he has it tented for 'a tei in of .year. The Christian End'eavor Society held a Bridal at the heine of 'John Waiter on Friday evening last, where ea pleas- ant time was spent, 'William Kea. chen left last week for British Col- umbia. Mrs Wolf, who has ben very ill with , the grip, is .recovering. A. Foote left last week for Mobse Jaw, Manitoba, his 'brother, Robert Foote, has been there for 'the past year. James Aikenhead entertained ' , him on • is farm. T. Neilane purchas- •ed a new driver, last week. Constance. NoTss.---Jas. atanley has Bold hie en, tire stock of boots and shoes t6 Mr. Andrews; he intends to limit his busi- ness to repairing show and selling those of his own make. Frank Martin has removed to his farm near Sun- shine, in Morris. Mrs Martin, sr., has moved from the village to live with her son Fred. Hugh Dunlop has, re- moved from the farm which he recent- ly purchased from Mr Fisher. MrCole, our well-known egg merchant, has re- turned home after spending the winter with his son at Ethel. Wm. McIntosh has secured the ageney for an automa- tic compressed air sprayer, which he claims to be the best on the market, and inyites an inspection. CLINTON Photo Studio'. t Is the place to go for a owls in .4 Photos. A. great bargain for y two weeks -special line of mounts for $1:00 per doz. Best finish. • Henry's Z::17; 4r. , 4! -*1 .4‘ ,oZ lit • IN a I \riot; L smare( .." aaaaarar....7 ' • 'tipsiest Criumi anima0.C.1111CCT Oritsq.ig Csaia vito tatilSADGUI A • 0.1,000012. . The proposal .New Edifice for the Dattenbitri street Methodist Congregstion to be built this year on their new site, Albert to Victoria Sta. 1Oedema Tow sishly. NOTE0.-Master Willie Cole and his , sister Violet attended the wedding on Wednesday of Reuben Grigg. Thos, Cooper left for the pra,itie province on Tuesday. Miss Emma Pickard, Por- ter's Hill, is rusticating at Peter Cole% J. Percy Cole is spending this week in Stanley. Listen for wedding hells aeon. DBATIL-Again we are called linen on another victim. In the Person of to record a death, thegrim reaper hav- alts W Miami Graham, Her illness was ing claimed, on Saturday last; Marge-, short and the end peaceful. The de ret Ferguson, beloved wife of. Sohn Shepherd, at the old and respected age of 78 years and 1 month. She was a highly esteemed old lady, whom it was A pleasure to knew, and her husband loses faithful and loving wife; her Tucker m t • • - Intendedfor last week. Camara -The council met at bix- NOTEle aallev. Mr Kamiltors, of God j on's hall, Brucefleld, the 15tb inst., par• i as per adjournment. All the members erich, supplied the Presbyterian pit last Sabbath ; he also preached at were present, . The amended auditors' Smith's Hill and Leeburn. 3. Knox report was laid before the council, and disposed of his stock last week and is after a careful examination, was ac- cepted and the clerk instructed to have bust moving to this village where he intends to take up his residence in. tne 01000herespiioensstoar9ddl3stit.alitiosc: wLeroetsre8.. future • he is moving . into the house moved from road division No. 22 to occupied by Geo. Marshall for a, few No. la, and Mr John T. Orich weeks, his own house, which he re. division appointed a pathmasten„ of cently bought' from M. Bear, being was divi- sion 46, in niece ot the lattaZas. Ceieh: Mr Wm. Elgle was authorized to sell certain soft elm trees on the- roadside opposite lot 6, concession. 4, if. R. S.' Acting.on the advice to Mr John A.ne- ley, county reed and bridge commis- sioner, the council have decided to re- place the old Raneford bridge with a new steel superstructure with concrete or stone abutments, and have instriiet; ed Mr Ansley to prepare the requisite plans and Specifications for 'same; Ten- ders will be asked for the superstruct- ure and for the abutments separately, aa as early a date AA possible. An agent of the Good Roads Machinery atompant, Hamilton, wae.preseet at the •meeting in the interests of his com- pany, and trying to secure the sale of a road crusher to the corporation. The cresher he oilers is a portable one with eleva.,or and seismal attached,weighing about 5,000 pounds, and kuttrapteed to crush from,50 to 75 yards of stone Per 10 hour 'day, being driven by an ordin- ary threshing engine The 0,00 Of running the whole ontfit ,one day day strong be trona 67 to $0; and the cost of the crusher . nearly .$900. Al- though the' council are quite well aware of the advantage which would be gained. by having such a machine in some of our coarse gravel pits, or in districts far from good'plts, but which have an abundance Of -stone yet thev. did'not feel like incurring the expendi- ture at the present time, and deferred action in the matter until. next meet, Ratepayers who are intetested might dowellCo give their views to .some of the councillors at an early date: Accounte were passed amount- ing to 697.76. The next Meeting will be held at Dala's hall, Egmondville, dn •April 26th,at 10 o'clock.-A..G.SatiaLIE, Clerk • s h rented at present.. Wm. Scott is -tak- ing out the timber for his new barn tbis w'eek. Mr McPhee, recently a re- sident of the province of Quebec, gave a lecture here a. short time ago. We believe it is the intention of Mrs Hen- derson to have.a sale in a 'short time, and rernove to Hamilton. where she intends to reside in future. G. Sprung, of the Base line, has sold his farm to MaYoungblutt, of East Zotra, for the sum of moo ; it consists • of '90 acres.' Mrs John Sprung in on the tidak list tins week. Two at our citizens paid a flying visit to Teeswater last week, B. Whitmer is moving his 'effects through here this week to Walkerburn, where he intends to reside in the future. Mr and Mrs King. of East Wawanosb, a,re recovering from • their recent di- mes; Mr King being able to be ontand Mra _King is only able to sit up for a nuinber of friends on Friday even-. short time. . • • ing last at an oystee suPper, . Hayfield. . pa Agnew Dentist. will resume his visit Londeshorn.• OlittrRes.-Knos church is undergo- ing repairs; they are putting in,a me- tallic ceiling and papering the walls, consequently no service will'be held in the church for two or perhaps three Sunders; the • Methodist church trus- tees have kindly placed their church at the service of the Presbyterians for such time as they might need it; conse- quently the two Sunday School's will unite at LOU ana and the Presbyter- to Bayfleld fdr the slimmer, beginning On Wednesday, April the 10th. • • • • ' • • " Intended for last week. NOTES, -AL a meeting held. by 'the Presbyterian congregation tor the Purpose of extending a call to a min- ister .; it was decided to have a few probationers occupy the pulpit before granting a call for the present,. It may be observed that.the strong winds of Sunday. last has demolished the ians-will. eervice-at 284) p.m. -The driving shed of.the..Albion hotel, _The annual collection for the Bible Society ice on the lake is again driven from will be taken up at the regular service view and until its return fishing will of Knox congregation in the Meth°. be suspended. L. Thomson has rent - diet church next Sunday. . ed his new house ta J. Parson, of Nuaas.-W. Riddell is able to be out Godeiich townshipafor a term of two again. A. Woodman is a little ini• years and the party is now in occur proved. Miss Mabel Bell, of Clinton, is pation, J. Morgan, son of the ' late the guest of her Mend, Miss Elva John 11/organ, D. Ca 0., has rented Adams, this week. Laataa ana has the River House for . the corning sum- mer and will 'occuey it very. shortly. received a carload of British Ogiumbia W. J. Johastorie. who resided in town red cedar ehingles. Alex. McKenzie during the winter has returned to his has severed his connection with the farm on Sauble line. W. .jowett. is post office store here, and returned to slowly recovering from his recent his home in Durham, Bruce Co. A load of Orangemen from here attended illness. . a meeting of the order in Blyth Mon- day night. Wm. Addison -this -week 4 sias Gra moved froni the village to the base opening nub yramids,ofillyethe.,w291,nwhhaevne haleirtmheiniienteeryet line, to a house of Jacob Wagner, with spring novelties win be shown. Idles McRae has whom he is engaged for the suinmer. een engaged as milliner for the season. end it John Etling and family moved from wbc ill be to the advantage Of the ladies of Blyth to all and see the latest styles. . this week. ' ' NOTES. -Mr and Mrs WM. Brydones Clinton,were the guests of Mr and Mrs Jas. McMurchie.on Sunday. Miss May ialaittlield. • • ' Blytb. Auburn to the house of Elijah Walker Biggart, Clinton; wag the guest of Mrs REMOVING. -Mr and IAN Oho. Arm- (Dr.)Lindsay on Sunday. Mrs Merry - strong and family left this week for field was the guest of Mrs S. H. Gitiley their future ' home .in Shelbourne; we. on Sunday. The property formerly are sorry to lose them. Mrs Ellen owned by 1V, H. Harnmend, G. T. R. Hoover, accompanied by hen: daughter, agent here, is to be offered for sale on Mrs T. Fowler, of Newbridge, and Mise Apria4th, Alecture will be delivered Nellie Auld, of thie place, left this in the Presbyterian church. on Friday week for their future home in .Edisson- evening under the Local Union, , by ton, Alberta, • Rev. Mr Whiting, of Mitchell, on "Some Heroes;" the reverend gentle- man comes highly spoken of, and all ehould avail themselves of this oppor- ' Stanley.• OnITnatatIa.-The ravage of disease has again visited our vicinity, and cast the mantle of death over one of our most highly respected citizens. On Tuesday morning. March 19th, a gloom overshadowed our neighborhood as it was whispered from Hp to lip that the unerringhand of death had been laid a family a kind and wise mother, and her acquaintances a true friend. She was of Scotch descent, having been born in ganburgb in 1823, and came to Canada, o Toronto, where she was nagaried 42 years ago. She and her hosband then removed to Whitby township, where they lived 7 years, coming tcalluron 33 years ago, res'din on the base line. Results her ht an she leaves one daughter, Mr Glovier, Auburn, and twoson, Harloak, and Andrew, on NOTES. -Miss Phoebe Denitmore thas y wwir spent a couple of days visiting i her friend, Mrs R. Brown, Hulleta her son, is spending a few days here, being called,here by the death of her • aunt, Mrs MeOlinton, Mr and Mrs W. iTabb have moved to the farm lately Photo Studio• Henry, Dutton, is spending a few occupied by Benj. 'Witmer. Mrs Jas. enasan,eaaeasaaaerearaeseaskaassesejeaeaseaea.a Weeks at the home of her fa ther-in- layt, Geo. Henry, • Social; GATHEEnecia. -a- On Friday evening of tacit week a lame number of the young people from the' London Road spent a very pleasant evening at the residence of Mrs E. Johns. Mre W. Townsend, of Riverdale •farm, en-' tertamed a number of her friends to a crokinole party on Friday eVeninglast A number Of young people from Clin- (oh and the London road easenabled at the home of Mr A. Wiltsie.On Friday damae was done the school supplies. evening and enjoyed themselves trip. J. Bedard. teacher, now enjoys a tem porary holiday. ' .tieury 'VVna. itt e home- stead. Deceased was a very co sistent nienaber of the Presbyterian ' c irch; the funeral to Ball's cemetery was larrely attended by sympa Wog friend% Rev. Mr Hamilton officiating. • Cotnacia.--Council met March 4th. Minutes of last meeting were read and passed. Moved by John Middleton, seconded by Sas. Johnson, thatconncil intends pasaing a by•law at next meet- ing of council te add lots 45 and 74, Maitland con. to No. 4 Union School Section, Goderich and Hullett; town- ship clerk to notify all parties interest- ed". Moved by J. C. Woods seconded by Jas.0mathat the following changes be Made in paturoastere:--Ja Gibson in place of A. C poo,J. Harrison in place of W. Harris/. a, Geo, flays in place of F. McRae* 'aangton- in -place- of G. Trick. By-laws No. 3 and 4 were react and passed. . Angus Smith, of Stratford, was appointed township en- gineer. L. &Anderson was appointed assistant assessor in case Mr Thomp- son is uoable to Continue his duties as assessor through sickness; Mr . Ander- son to be paid by Mr Thompson. No. pe.thmaster is allowed to spend. money for shovelling gravel unless authorized i ceased, Eliza Brovvn, was born in the township or Smith, Peterborough Co., in 1811. Her parents and family of eight -three boys and five girls-moyed West and settle 1 in the township of Wawanosh in 1855. She was married to Wm. Graham in Septerober of 1801, and in 1874 moved to lot' 19 of the 3rd concession of Stanley, where she lived until the time of her death. She was a woman of quiet and retiring dispo- sition, kind and hospitable in her na- ture; she was a faithful wife and a, ten- der and loving mother. Her religious persuasion was Presbyterian, and she was for many years a member of the 'BrOcefield chureh. She leaves a fam- ily of three boys And three girls -John and Goldie at home, Melvin in Nanai- mo, B. 0„ Mrs John Stewart, Goderich township, Mrs Seines Sims, /Myth, and Eila, at home. The husband and tam- tly have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. The •rernams were 'carried to their htet resting place in Baird's cemetery on Friday afternoon, March 22nd. Ne'rEs.-Duncan McCowan arid els- ter Bella are in London this week, at- tending the ftineral of their sister, Mrs Murray. Joseph Dunbar, of A.shfield, who has been visiting here for some time, returned , home .last Saturday. by the commissioners. o comm ss on- er has power to spend more than $5 on 'any road division. The following ac- counts were paid:-Jas.MCNiilen, gray- ela$1,74.: News -Record, printing, nag; auditors; $10. Adjourned to meet on the second Monday in April. -Mama Snanbv, Clerk. 4 ' .St. Joseph. • • ' Smoot, Makers:13,-A special meet- ing of the ratepayei s of S. S. No. 1, flay, was called on Wednesday to dis- cuss the question . of, building a new school or repairing the old. After much debating a motion to adjourn was put to the voters, which resulted in the meeting being put Off for three menthe. • • MMES. -The,. fishing season is about over, as nearly all the ice has broken near 'shore; a large number of nets were lost during the recent 'heavy Winds. A mission conducted by Father McMenamin. Clinton, will be held in the R. U. church from Thursday . to Sunday. John Bart removes to Hen - sail this, week. Philip E, Denornme had the naisiorturie to get a finger. brokene.nd °Blare badly crushed while working in the woods lately. FIRE. -On Sunday about 4. p.m., sinc,ke was seen issuing from the school house, a couple of rods from the church; it being immediately after ser- vice, it large crowd speedily gathered. The fife had^already gained full head- way; ladders and water were quickly obtained, and after an hour's oonabat. tIngs the flames were subdued. The fire originated inside the building; the cause is unknown. The school is closed until sufficiently repaired.. Had the fire been discovered later nothing could have been saved; as it Da but slight Intended for last vreek. Novas.---Willia,rn McFarlane, who has been visiting at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs James McFarlane, he -returned to his home in Oak-LakeaM,a,n-: itoba ; he left Stanley about eighteen years ago to maae for himself a home in the Prairie province; and has a good of Mrs A.. O. Pennon. farm near totyn; two of his sons are f Jos. Irwin, of Blyth, is here visiting his also well settled on large farms; he J pasha Mrs Whitehead. • • John Reid ia home from London Bust - new College for holidays. EL E. Hodgens WAS tome from Goderich for several days this week, ' Mies Josie Fair mutat Goderich visitoe • ' for it few days lest week. a, Jas. Flodgeona'finanoial agent, Toronto, was here Saturday on businese. r Mrs Jae. Fair was visiting Mre R J. ' M.eadonald, Seafortb, on Monday. , Miss latabelle Collins, of Eincardineais visiting Mrs A. T. Cooper for a week. Mies Itiabelle Bell, is the geed of Mis Elva Adams, Londesboro, this week. Miss Mary Twitched left for Toronto lest week and will remain•there for aashort (what's the matter with our boys? while. they're 'all, right) Mt and Mrs" H. Mr and Mrs Gibb, of Hamilton, spent Flutchisim, Gods,' ich township, visited part of their honeymoon at their unoleai,J. the latter's mother, Mrs T. Johns, on PoWelrs yrnol Skin Tonic I true skin food and natural beautifier Removes Preckles ' and Tan and cures- Popular. Eraptione and Facial Blem- ishes. For sale by R. P. Reekie's • Prescription Drug Store • orAwfox Eineoesflor to Sydney jackson. NB. -Our Emulsion of Cod Liver 011 la the hest. • Large bottles 35e 3F-V-ViPPeuPP~P(.*-44-V-VPPPi-OPg ComIng and Going. • „Miss Studdera; of Seeforth, is visiting friends here. . Miss Cole,, Ethel, is visiting Mrs Win. Harland, Ben. - Dr. Woods, of Bityfield, gave Clinton a canon Monday. • • W. C. Myers, of 13aantford, was a Clin- ton qaller on'Etundayt - -Ottpt. M. MoTaggert was in ...1TOrente for several days last week, Mrs Dr, Clark, of Goderioh, is ,the auest • thinks the west gives splendid •ad- vantages for settlers. William Mc- Allister left on Monday for Manitona Where he expects to reside in future. , . • • • '' Varna NOTRES.-Miss Maud Horton called at the parsonage Friday of last week. Misses Mend and Stella Andrews are Visiting Mre E. Zeller; of Zurich; this week. Inspector Tom visited the school on Friday afternoam. A foot- ball match was played on Saturday between Varna and Hillsgreen; the score was 2 to 0 in favor of Varna boys; ping the light fantastic. . NOTES. -Miss Maggie Dick, Blytia returned to her hems on Monday last, after an extended visit with friends here, Miss Nettie MacDcnald, of De. trait, is visiting her sister. Mrs la. °rich. Miss Amelia Johns has pur- chased a house on Joseph St., Clinton, and intends to reside there in future. Mrs Gen. Crich, of Clinton, is yisiting friends in that neigbberhood. Intended for last week. Noaaseajesepli 7Plews and family left this Week for their home in Moose - min, Manitoba. Walter Rogerson is going to raise his barn this spring. George Pepper, of Toronto, visited his Mrs Waltere and Miss Edith, Of Este- presence 01 who wasislarugneattceonmdte-r loolkheci brother, Roger Pepper, last Week., lovely in a handsome gown of white silk. After Many congratulations the company eat down to a sinew:lid wed- ding supper. The groom, who is a son of Mr and Mrs Chas, Williams, has al- ways been it Model young man, and is very highly respeeted. The bride has been it belga member of society, and Will be greatly.'missed; she was an act- ive member in Sabbath school and temperance society work, The bridal couple were the recipients of Inaba,: valuable and handsome prevents, and of congratulatory telegrams from Bow- raanyille High School and Campbell - town "Events," The happy- couple left here /or the far east on Tueeclay, carrying with them the best wishes of everyone here, and we bespeak for them a hearty welcome in their new home by the sea.--Dowma vine Can- adian Statesman, laoarea-laissMaudPinnin , Olintob, has been visiting friends in this vicin- ity'. Little Elsie, (second daughtet Of Harrison Lyon, had the utiofortune to sustain a severe sprain to her arm While sleigh -riding, and has alhee been confined US bed. Mrs W. Hiles and daughter Verna Spent Sunday visiting friends at Carlow. . • • • Hallett WEIDDINO BELLS. -The lady referred to in the following notice Was formerly it most popular and most highly es- teemed young lady of Hullett, having lived for several years north of Londes- boro, prior to her removal to 13oveman• ville:-A very pretty .wedding was cel- ebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs Al- bert Arnot on Friday, e'eb. 22, when their only daughter, Sarah J., was united in matrimony with L. B, Wil- liams, editor of "Events," alampbell- town, N. 13. The ceremony was per. formed by Rev S. Crookshatike, la the Saturday. and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Troyer, of Hillegreen, visited al Mrs .3. Wanless' on Monday. A. Austin and family moyed to their new home on. the Sauble line this week J. T.Cairns Miss Jennie Chapman, of Tnekersmifirt was the guest of the alissee Dowzer for seas eral days this week. . • D. Grsbam, Inglewood, was up for sever-. al•daya last week on business in connection. end birpily left on Tuesday tor their with the electric light, • new hotne Kirkfon. Frank Keyes Frank Barer, who has been connected with the elect -ic ILIA plant, left for his beam in Luc now ou deturday. H. Henderson, Hamilton, a.. O. F . or- . *razes, has been he e the past week ad- vancing the nanrehts of this nrder. Harry Holden was home from ituaknow forit few days thie week. He had been , laid up with a sore throat and tot* a fear holidays., . , The fcllowing were tieketed by W. Jack- son. 0. P. R. saent, this week Thos. Coopet, to Winnipeg, Geo. A.nlerson, to kLoosejaw and fra Basted° to Portland, Ore- ' is moving out to a term pll the Parr line, arid J. Foster Intends Moving in- to his , house in Varna. Misr Lizzie Fostt r is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Murray drove to Leadlaury on Sainday to see the alatter's mother, adratkines, who has.been seriously- indisposed for some time, but is now, we are glad to - say, on the road to recovery. 1 Mrs ltlitehell, Toronto, aecompanied by tunity. Rev. T. B. Copeland, on es ter are Trading at W. G. Times a boro, will greach educational sermons ' present. Miss Mary Pepper attended What Can We Have tor a Change? Is the Cry of Every - , Housekeeper. , 'We suggest a tew Appetizers Strawberry Pie Plant Pine Apple swanks Saeh as stuffed Pickles ehill Caucus ill Can of Spinath _. . 1Saire your Eggs „ tt and Use Burnett.* Caffite Clearer to settle yettreoffee. Leave as your order for Lettdde and toung Onions eittly in the Week, 'Ogle Cooper it Co Corner store hi &Wats Blook. Cs& for Butter and Bags Phone 23 '0 • riaisairaa.The image- or this eintinua nit.t Were surprised to hear of the sad death of Mrs John McClinton, er, which event took place at her home on Friday, March 15th,' after a week's ill- ness, from pneumonia. Deceased leaves a devoted. husband, one son and nine daughtere-Sohn H. McClinton, Mrs Wm.aMcDowell ot Dakota, Mrs j. Helps of OnlOrado Mrs Henry Morrish of Goderich, and Mrs Robert Henry, Mre Jackson Wightman,Mrs John Mc- Dowell, Mrs Robt. McDowell, Mrs Sas. Armour and Mrs John Armour, the latter- all living this The funeral services were held in the church here, which was crowded to its utmost capaelty, Rev Ja Kennedy preaching it very appropriate sermon, after Which the remains were laid to rest in Westfield cemetery. The rela. Byes and friends have the sincere sym- pathy of the craninunity in their tad bereanemetta he e eext unday both morning and the wedding of her coasin near Mit- chell last week. Last Friday even - evening. ing a few people spent a very enjoy - Summerhill able time at Harry Uudmore's. Win NOTI18.-Mr Hannah, of Winthrop, ham Elcoat, who was on the sick list s ent Sunday its the rued, of John a while ago has nnW recovered. In- vitations are out announeing the wedding of Miss Nellie Bullard, of Harpurhey, and Robert Murdie, of McKillop; the ceremony will be per- formed on Friday evening at the 'bride's home,- - is with deo regrets that we announce the death of Mrs Montgomery Patrick, of Tuckerernith. The sad event occurred at her home on Monday morning after a. brief ill- ness. The deceased was fOrtnerly Miss Rachel Nichol, of Seaforth. An aged father and a husband are left to mourn her loss. She was a quiet,unassuming woman but was greatly respected by all who knew her. Mre Patrick was about 20 years old. iil, J. Manning. of Beni:miler, spen Sunday with his sister, Mre 0, Beacons. Mr and Mrs Thos. Lindsay called on Blyth friends recently. Jas. Fulton spent, Sunday on con. 16, of Goderich township. Vire are very glad to hear of the change for the better in the con- dition of John Lovett; W. Mair is also much improved. Miss Etta allace is now able to be around again, fter her severe illness, Taylor's Obrillits lloalls -Rev S. W. Robinson preach- ) ed to it very large congregation here last Sunday; We understand he contem- plates etarting a week night service, which we believe Will be it benefit. Thos. Burrows, seedsmaii, Goderich, and Miss Laura Willson called on friends in Holnsesallle and Clinton on Sunday afternoon. Mr Tebbutt weals it broad smile now; the cause is a bright baby boy. NOTICS.-48atte Rapson, Kiriburn, vis- ited his relatives here this week. Miss Era Cooper, teacher of S. B. visited friends in Ashfield on Sunday, Miss Jennie Stirling spent last week in Huron, the guest of her sister, Mrs H. Oanipbell. Arch. Horton *visited his friends in Carlow last week. Henry Horton and taster Lizzie epent Sunday with friends in,Holmesvilre. A. sleighs load of our young people drove to the house of Hamilton McManus last "bid - day evening, and had a good time. Porter's 11111. " NOTES. -S. McDougal entertained a feta friends hest Friday evening, Thos. Elliot and son,Dayid,returned home on Thursday, after spending some time isio north. Mr and Mrs Jas, liOrriSod, late of Ohiselhurst, visited, at E. 0.Pot- ter's recently, previous to their vielbao friends in Manitoba, after which they Intend to settle down In Zion City, which is neat Chicago. Rahficid. REPORT. -The following is taken from the auditors' report of the Ash- field Butter tt Cheese Co., for the year 1900: -Total lbe milk received. 521615; total lbs cheese manufactured, 45969; average bbs milk for 1 lb cheese; 11.841 overawe price per lb, 9.8c. Receipts for 1.900: Wallet) on hand, $18.22; Ye. ceived from sale of cheese, 114531.91, from whey 0130.91,00,11 on dock 0126.90, for cheese 15 ,c frona Oaleriner $16.00; total, $4834,09. Expenditures fair 1900: Paid shareholders forniilk $3502.03, for whey $137.01; hauling milk, $4451 man- ufacturing cheese, $314.77; salaries, 340; insurance *140.70; shipping expensee, $16: rent-, $1; auditing, $4; Louisa; nista were well received. We congratulate arid interest, $106.05; collecting deck, the members on their successful enter - $2; miscellaneous, $ .70; total $4818.76. tairiment. Intended for last week. ' 3, Foster, who has been ill for some tfme is still very low. Oil Fs iday even. ing of lastweek a jolly crovad • of peo- ple from the Goshen appointment defy-. ing up to the parsonage with a fine load of oats ; the evening was spent in Omer; etc.- at twelve o'clock the party sat down to a sumptuous repast; and after haying enjoyed themselves the party returned home in the morning. A grand entertainment under the R. T. of T. was held in the Temperance hall on Tuesday evening; it sleigh load of young people from Exeter came and took part in the prograttaalso Mr Mac Vincent, the celebrated singer, took part in his pleasing way. West War/sallow'. ANIMAL MEETING. -The 22nd an- nual report of the West Wawanosh Mutual ?ire Insurance Company was held in Dungannon recently, and from the directors' report we learn it is ina prosperous state. • The total number of policies issued 'in 1900 were 903, cov- ering property to the amount of $1,221,- 075; total number brought forward front last report 3,052, with natal ,amount of $3,793,323; total number in force 4,015, with amount of $5.014,098; number cancelled and expired 868, with amount of $1,021,675; number in force Dec. 31, 1900 3147. The losses of the year were 84 in all, amounting to $7,- 536.50;the receipts were $13,384.58,vvith disbursements of $10,598.82; the assets, 048,123 48, and no liabilithei. The ot- spoke in gaming terms of the ooraing big ficers of the company are John Hallam, Pan A.menoan which opens in May; it tyne, president, Kincardine; F, Ander. will be a sight worth seeing. Preparations eon, vice-president, .Bluevale ; 3. M. for accommodation .is now being made Roberts, secretary -treasurer, Dungan- while the hotelts will reap a harvest. Me non .• directors :-William Stothers and ldre Jordon make annual visite hero and John 'Griffin, Ashfield: Edward and intend toreturn to any early date, Achoon. Goderich township ; Fume riskier, Colborne; J. H. Kaake, Kin- loss ; Alex, Stewart, Wawanesh, Live Stock Markets, There are•quite a number of young men from Ontario who intend to gct.out west this apring. We understand that Frank Fair, J. C. Forrester and Jaa. Middleton expect to leave shortly, • J. M Copeland, freight and passenger aolioitor of theta M. dt, St, P. Ry., gave us a call on Wednesday. He eaid business was very god on the railway, but passeng- er trade to MIL wed was lighter than a year ago on datannt of the depression of mining at the present time. • From the Brampton Times cit last week: antis office had a eall this week from Mr •Robt. Holmes, M.P.. editor and proprietor of the Clintbn New En). Mr Holmes is one of the live, up -to datct men of the day, and full Of nerve and energy. He blown a litetenappy newaper, and it is quite in ev- idence that he has -a strong grip in his rid- ing, Huren, when he is eleoted to Parlia- ment in a Conservative conatitueney. Me , Holmes' father was associated with the • proprietor of this paper in the Globe office, Toronto, 00 years ego," [Mr and Ars R. Holmes were the -guests of -Mr and Mali. Foster on the 9th and 10th instil.] Mr and Mrs n. O. Jordon leave to morrow (Saturday) for their home in Buffalo after a visit here with Mrs S. C. Townsend and other relatives for nearly a month, They were well pleased with their visit and think Canada is' a proper - ons clime to line in While here they Varna. Cottettivr.-The concert, •ander the auspices of the R. T. of T., held in the temperance hall last Tuesday night, was a decided euccess; the program throughout was highly interesting and well received by the audience. The recitations and solos by Mac Vincent, of Exeter Council, were splendid; the Y00104011E1 by Misses Maud Andrews and Cassie Johnston were well render- ed, and the addresees by Be* Mr An. draws and Mr LeWie, of Oredtton, eme-emeeLe..0.00,000, • A, 0•••• • London, March 19. -Trade firm. United States oattIe, 61d; sheep, 7ad. Ldrcneoahrpooeel,p, niarea 1917 Canadian cattle, 51 East Buffalo, Maroh 19. -Cattle - No offerings; very light demand; quiet. (Naval, nominally 7o. Sheep and lambs - The market on Iambs was elow;from $5.80 to$5,815;goocl to choice, $5,60 to $5.80;81160, wethers, $5 to $5.25; yearlings' $5.85. Hogs -Market strong; heavy. andmixed, $6 05; Yorkers, $6 to $6.05; pqrs,06;roughe, 05.80 to $5.50; stage, $4.50 to 54.75. Montreal, March 18. -There were about 425 head of butoherie cattle, 100 calves and 18 spring Jambe offered for 0418 at East End Abattoir to -day. The butohera were out strong and trade was fair. The best. cattle sold at 41c per lb, pretty good anim- als at from 8/0 to 41o, and tbe ocatimen dock at from 20 to SO per pound. The oaives*ere nearly all lefie than two weeks. old; these sold at from 01,50 to 04 each, while goal calves at from $6 to $9 each. Where were no eheep or yeatling lambe of- fered, although a few odd at from $4 to $6 Oaoh. Vat hogs mad at from 6o to 610 Per Ib, for good straight IOW, weighed off tbe Writ. The New Watch. 1 One htmarea yeas ago watohea AL were thick bulky attains ; to•dey, the tip•to-date watches are 'noble its bps pearance and time keeping qualities. - The coat of & watch in DO 10liger the serious barrier it onoe was. We have them for ladies, gentlemen or boys, in gold, gold.filled, silver and nickel -eases at prices that will suit any pocket. Vie will be pleaded to ehott you our geode. tiPPPPf-V-V-V.WaVPPIPPPilAt*Farat A. 3. Chi Jeweller and 0011101101 SIMOtalfalr to3oa, Siddleotinibe ateThiT0111