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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1901-06-07, Page 1'01 4 Newsubsoribers can have the New Era fro I EtenOVIDIChd the New Era to your friends. , N.oppipppopp~iippm-y-wpilpf# EITABL1SDED PIFPL StOeltam HOLAIR , Publisher! now tb the .end of the year for 60o inton 00' The pnblieber would *OHM a. if readenewoOld, when puroltseee, mention Mat they saw merchant'sadvertilleMent in tate ne CLINTON. ONTARIO, JUNE 77711343‘, .44.44+44•044444,444440444+0 gngraying done while you wait. Is the lat- est fashion with us. We have purchased one of tbe, Wait improved engraving machine and ex- tend an invitation to an to will and see this really won- derful piece of machinery. We will be pleased to show and eeplain it to you and engrave any arta cal you wishdone while you wait. Weengravel all articles bought here Tree 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. CREWS, 't • Expert W ),) tlr3co Jewelet t. t ist Saa.a.a<aSeaaSeeeae.eee.seaSeSsea:•SsS-•:*e:eeal X • - Ba yfield. NorEs.-MissStanbury was in Exeter ,on the evening of the 24th, taking part dn a concert; she remained in that town over Sunday, the guestpt her „brother George. Alex Brown, 16d. Reid -and B. Falconer, of the Str. Bayfield, spent Sunday at their respective homes here; they will probably. have many oppor- tunities of visiting home -this season as the boat is to survey along our own coast. Our store -keepers are about to form a combine regarding early closing for two or three evenings in the week during the summer months; we think this• a very wise step and should be .adopted by all. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be dispensed in Si. Andrew's Pvesbyterian church next • Sabbath morning; preparatory service for the same will beheld the preceeding Friday. Chas. Whiddon, of Ripley, spent a, few days with friends here this week. Qeite a number picniced here on Victoria Day, but not so manyas would have had the weather proved tame favorable. Mrs J. Tippet is visit- ing friends in Berlin. Jas. Fbwlie has beenn the erection of his new store on the corper of Main and Catharine Ste.; 'Messrs Harrison and Whiddon have the contrast. J. Gardiner has improv- ed the appearance of the post office by 'putting plate glass windows in the front of it. Those YAM' went to Lon- don campfrom here ard: Sergts, L. , eon lend W. Osmond, bugler J. ' ,• Whiolddis. Corp. D. Spencer, Ptes. 0. Whiddon, J. nturgeon. R. Elliott, W. Elliott and B. Ross. Electric lights seem to be a thing of the past so far as Bayfield is concerned. Jno. Thomson has taken a position on the Sur. Str. Bayfield. Robt. Baird, Kincardine ost master, was in the village on Mon- ey, looking after the River House; he has rented it to Mr Stevenson, of Sea- orth, for the summer. &censurers -His many friends will be sorry to hear ot the painful accident which befel J. Falconer last week. While helping to anchor the Ste. Bay. 'field, the anchor -chain slipped.over and bruised his leg badly. He is at present -laid up at bissister's,Mrs Chas.Simons', •Goderich. ItIrkton. DoNATioN.-Wm. Qainton, of St. Patrick's•church, Biddulpb, ;onerously donated a load of excellent hay to Rey. 'W. Stout, and by the kindness of Messrs T. McCurdy and R. Livingstone it was drawn and -delivered at the rec- ry, Kirkton, on Friday last. Such bstantial evidence always marks real preciation and is correspondingly d reciprocally gratifying. Great Snap 01110.0 RproRT. - The following report shows the standing of the pupils of S. S. No. 1, West VV•awanosh, for May: - Sr, D. -vision; V -Mamie Girvin; Sr. IV - Leslie Fisher, Lucy Elliott, Ella Ryan, Cecil Echlin, &feeble Stothere, Josie Young; Arthur Elliott, Rose tort Sr. Ill -Gladys Pentland, Robbie Fisher, Myrtle Ryan, Daisy Ryan, Ada Elliott, Bertie Kirk, Ada Campbell, Laura Kirk, Hattie Ryan, Lizzie ins; jr. ill -Medford Elliott, Willie Campbell, Willie Girvin, Ruth Echlin, George Ryan, Liza Hutchins, Reggie RyaussNellie Ryan. Jr. division: jr. III -Melvin Corey, Elma Girvin, Peeal Hutchins, Lulu Stothers, Harvey Pent- land, Celia Maintain. David Olivine, DaYid Wilson; • Sr. II -Stella. Kirk; Lula Dunkeld, Willie Nivine, Roy Kerr, Wilfred Elliott, Willie Wilson; Jr, II -Cepha• Echlin, Ernest Mcilwain, ' Mabel Wilson. Leonard Attentively, Leonard Dunkeld; Part 2-7Leure. Mc- Intyre, Viola Young; Part t -Flossy Elliott, ' Charlie Nivine. -- Teachers TENA A. SPRTINGI, SARA A. MoKatieurr: • • In photivs We are offering for two weeks only our $3 Cabinet Panel for $2.25. We also have a large assortment of all the very lat- est styles in picture frames and mouldings. • _ . Branch gallery in Bayfield open every Wednesday. Henry's - Photo - Studio. NOTES. -The $. S. purposes holding its annual picnic on June 15,at Port Albert. 'Mr _ and Mrs O. Girvan visited friends in McGillivray last week. G. McCartnerSundayed at R. Mal- wain's, Miss J, Stewart is at present visiting friends in Clinton and vicinity. Wednesday evening was the occasion (3! quite a happy gathering at the home ot Mr and Mrs J. Echlin, it being the celebration of their troMen wedding; their many friends kin in wishing them many added years of happiness. Mr and Mrs R. Clark, Toronto, are at present visiting the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs J. Echlin. T. Elliott, Jr., wears a broad smile these days -it's a boy.. Benntiller. THE WOOLI.EN MILL. -This is the season of the Year especially- when things hum at the yvoollen milli, and it is also the time when the geniapro- prietor is equal to the emergency. There are not 'many wesallen mills in the county now, and there is none thet is more capable of doing. first class work than the one here. Firrners come from tar and near, because they have implicit confidence in Mr Gledhill, and know that he veill treat them square. He is worthy, of the utmost confidence. • • Snows -el*: lawn social given by the Benmiller circuit•on.the.parsonage grounds last Thursday evening proved a grand success. A large number sat down to an•excellent'eupper. The pro- gram given in the church aftertvards, was unique, the home talent and that from Nile and•Goderich was much ap- preciated. • Net proceeds $34: PERsoreSs...--,-The wife of Rev. E. A. Shaw and family have gone on a couple of weets' holiday to the paiental roof in Hayrick. anderiCh Townihlp HEIFER Kusames-A few days ago Mr Ed. Rathwell had a, fine heifer kill- ed by lightning. It was insured in the McKillop Mutual Insurance Cos which promptly atittled the lose. REPORT. ---The following giyee, the relative standing of the pupils of S, S, f No. 2, for May, based on punctuality, good department and general profic- iency: Class Is -David Prouse, Frank Chambers, Wesley Monk; Pt. II-Gor. don White, Joey 'Yuill, Ruth Tiromp. son; Sr. II- Myrtle Prouse, Janie .Yuill. „1/Vinnie Johnston; Jr. bert•MeOultagh, Benson McUullegh, Irene Hick; Sr. III -Arthur W illson, Ger tie Stuady, Roy Chambers; Jr. IV 'Tierra' Chain era, Mabel rrouse, Irene MAIL CIONTRACT -S. Woodman has Clark; Sr. IV -Pearl Wileon, Nettie the contract of carrying the mail to and Sturdy, Minnie Bell; Pt. 1 Jun. Leav. from the station; he began on Saturday, Passengers will miss the familiar voice of "Old Bill," as he is often called, who has carried the mail for several years. It. B. Jeffrey, has been laid up all this week. Mr Ouiraette engaged a new clerk last week. A carload of scrap iron was loaded here this week. R. Adams has been appointed to repair the sidetvalke, etc. The G. N. W. Telegraph Co, has a large gang of men at work taking down the wire and poles alnnw the gravel .road between Croton and Wingham; thev have spe- cial cats of their own, which have been atcreamery is -doing a rushing.trade this yeatrh,is station for a few days. The *That Can We Have for a Change? .. Js the Cry Of Everly Wousekeeper. We Suggest n few Appetizer* •Strnufberry Pie Went { , Pine Apple Ohunks . Such as Stuffed Pickles effill Sauces A Can of Spinadh Saye your. Eggs Itnd use SurneWs Coffee • Clearer to settle vourcettee. • * X.geaVe tte your order for Lettuce • tel, toting Onion§ early in the week. Summerbilt REPortZ-Following is the standing of the petals of Us S.S. No, 4, Goderich and lElullett, for April and May, based on the regular bi-monthly examination, the names in order of merit: . Sr. TV --- Garnet Mcl3rien; Eddie- Bali, Harry Hayes; Jr. EV -Russel Neal, Alva Bea- com, Melvin Hill, Charlotte Colburn, Ethel Lovett, Bert Lobb; Sr. III -Alf McBrien, Ernest Challenger, . Lottie Sinclair; Jr, IU-Olifford Lobb, Annie Challenger, John Hayes. Chester Bea- com, Ids Colburn, Edna Beaccm, Lena Jordan, Bell Ball, Gertie Oakes, Carrie Butt, riddle Farquhar, Lorne Butt; Il -Erma Jordan, Grant. Archer, Lizzie Johnson, Annie ;Miller, Bella Draper, Willie Sinclair, Maud Johnson, Helen Beacom; Pt, II -Howard Farquhar, Geo. Johnson, Myrtle Beacom, Ogle Miller, Howard Hill, Asa Mak, Elsie Lob's Fred Lobb, Annie Ball, Earl Mason, Stanley Challenger; Sr. Pt. 1 - Eldred M0.13rien, James Lovett, 011ie Lobb; Jr. Pt. I -Fern Beacom, Bella E. Farquhar, Annie Johnson, Calvin Loy- ett.-R. G. Maw, Teacher. Ogle Cooper L. ill par year ta else yap not eo I4orodessirortr. LETTER ov CoNnot.ENoaseeAt a recent meeting of the District Temp. lare, at Luc:knew, the following rest lution of condolence to Mrs Wood. man, Was passed :-We desire to eon. Floltnesville • NOTres,-Mies Randall, Clinton, was the guest of Mies Smile Acheson last •Sunday. Rev .1. Go eene and wife re- • turned from Eincatdine on Monday, after attending the ftiheral of the for. Additional Leepl News PPetf-tue-WWWE'PPP.VPPPPEWPrt P.Si —Pure English Paris Green. for sale whole. solo s,nd retail, 0 DoHINION ALLIANCE.-- Mr Electar; well-known as the l3lack Knight, will deliver an address in Rattenhary St vey to you our sincere regret at the Mer's sister; he left for St. Thomas on Methodist chutch on the evening oi irreparable loss you have sustained sby Tuesday. Those who attended the the 213t. The address will.be in the the death of your 'teemed hushand. lawn social al genmiller on Thursday Interests of the Dominion Alliance, Mr Woodman, who was a member or last report a good time. Rev A. E. M. and will be free to all. our order, was well known as ' a Thompson preached his kit sermon on WERE: SLICCESSEUL.-We congratu- staunch temperance man, whose In. Sunday evening; he left Monday to at- late OUP young friends on their success ammo .was always on the side of tend Conference- at St. Thomas. art the recent Varsity examinations, rights•and while deeply regretting his • REPoter.-Follewing is the standing From the results published we notice demise. it s comforting to know. that .of the pupils of S. S. No. 8, based on i that Mies Mary O. Lough passed her he has passed to that • reward assured punctuality, .good deportment and' exam in her second year in arts, and J. to those who by faith and good works, general -proficiency: Pt. I jr. Leaving I R,Bell and F.H. Broder (brothersof Mrs -Saida Cantelon; Entrance claw.- G. D. McTaggart) in their third year in Mabel Pickard, Henry Badour, RoY ar s. Piekard, Teresa Crooks, Blanche Teta - butt; Sr, 1V -Gordon Amess, Howard ' ItentorArsa-rawasrews is preparing Williams, Olive Sturdy, Myrtle Levis; to remove his stock to the Biddlecomb stote an Jr, IV-Evalena McCartney, stagiey cl expects to open out in the new stand about Saturcley, 15t,h inst., A.mess, Pertailla -Halstead, Wilfred IDI-aisjscWariliTiaen213138144YATret.. Ile has receetly been on a pnrchasing trip and will have a much larger and Ct oorlo 1 osurg b lay hold on eternal life. . Tuckersmith. NoaRs.-Mr L. McKee and MISS Rus- sell, of Toronto, who have been visiting thew antils_Mrs_11. Carteron....2.shave„ returned home. Mies Mary Turner, Clinton, is spending a few days G. Turner's, Miss M. Holmes spent Mon- day afternoon the guest of lifts Lay- ton. On Tuesday a large crowd of young people, and older ones as well, spent it very 'pleasant evening at M. Lloyd's, con, a Beit Rai:obeli and 0. Layton attended Ontario street League. on Monday. Cupid has again bent his bow in ouzo midst, and his unerring aim has pierced tht hearts of some of our most noble youths. SCHOOL REPORT. - The following shows the standing of the mile of S. 8. No. 4, Tuckersrnith, for Kea '-ith class -Henry O'Brien, Lulu W.ittele, Fred Wilke; Sr. III- Maud newels Dora -CNA, Milton- ,Wiltse, Elliott Walters, Lily Movies, Roy Lawson. Will O'Brien, N.. Walters Jr. -- Bettie Web, Will Plewest 'Earl Law. son; 2nd clasca-Maty Waiters, Howard Oriels, Lucy Orich, Theresa O'Brien, Arthur West, Mary Hawley; part 1 - Sadie Walters, Leone Lawson, John Rawley,-.T. GRANT, teacher. Porters Rill, A PIONEER'S DEMISE.-Deatb has claimed one of the veryearliest settlers of this neighborhood, in the person of Mrs MeDougall, relict of the late John McDougall, Who Paesed peacefully away early on the morning of the 4th, at the age of 76 years, Deceased was g a'' Y. her parents Moved to Goderich, and subsermently to Goderich township, settling on 10t 27, cut line. Her hus- band predeeeatied her twine fifteen 1 years ago. She was blessed with a strong constitution, which helped her to enjoy so Many years of excellent health. Iti religion she was a faithful and earnest member of the Presbyter - Ian church. She leaves, to mourn a mother's love and donnas', three scne-- JOhn, Archie and Peter, and fotir detighters-Mrs Tlaos. McDonald, con. 7; Mrs W. Sterling cote 5 and Mises nativeof Glen rut Count And With ing-Mattie Johnston, Linda Sturdy. Average attendance for the month, 42, F. J. LAWRENCE, Teacher. 00URT or REVISION. -The Council met on May 27 as a Court of Revision; after takirg the necessary oaths the following changes were made: F. j. McCartney, assessed far lot 21, con. 14, as tenant; John Sheppard, assessed for lot 58, Maitland con., as owner; Henry Perdue, assessed for lot 23, con. 16, as tenant; J, W. Yeo, assessed ,for lots,30,. 31,con. 9, as owner; Sandford Stokes' appeal 'was sustained and his property teduced $150, J. MI • Yeti's property, lots 80, 81. con, 9, was reduced NCO; T. Elliott, assessment for a dog, was struck off; the reit was read, and nnto- don was passed confirming the same; Court then closed. The minutes of the last meeting of council were read and passed; the following eitcounts were peal: Municipal World, sup: plies, $2.60; Assessor's salary, $80, and postage and stationery, $1; j.Halstead, repairing bridge and Tudore Macke, cedar timber, e69.111; the reeve ties instructed examine' the outlet for drain at No. t Union School, and report at the next meeting of Council. Council then edjourned, to meet on the last Monday in tune.-NIXON STURDY, Clerk. •• • NOTES. -Geo. Middleton lost a, good. horse last week. and Geo. Cook also lost one. W. Trick, of Lambton Co., and daughter, who have been visiting his brother, T. Trick, have gone east; they are making an extended tour by conveyance. * Mr A. and NISS E. Keys and Mise M. Sefton, of Stanley, veto, first got t ere saw that such headway had been made that it was impossible Sunday at James Graham's, llth con, h St. Helens Own.nREN's DAY. -Saturday, June 1st, being children's Day in the Home Mission Band, a most successful meet- ing was held when the children gave an excellent program of dialogues, recitation, - chorus, -• etc., s -Miss•-•Mc- Donald had cha.rge , of the subject "Child -life heathen in . lands", which was interesting and well conducted. At the elope of the meeting a sociable time Was spent when cake and lemon. Ade were served to those present after which all dieperaed feeling that; a pleasant and profitable tininhad been spent. s FiRR.--As the Presbyterians were dismissed 'from service on Sunday morning the alarm of fire was raised, 'when the house of David Todd, se.,. was seen be on fire. Theme who Mr Luthwaste, on the Huron road,has much improved the appearance of his farm by a row of wen 'planted trees along the front; if more farmers would do likewise it would add greatly to the beauty ot the road. Arthur Welsh Sandayed in Clinton, While felling a tree in the bush the other day, Robert Powell was hit on the hip by a large limb, andliad the tree not lodged on a stump, the accident might have been serious, Lou Anderson took a trip to Toronto this week to visit his brother Ben; he will also take in theTan-Am erican. Chas. and John Middleton left on Thursday moraing for the same place. ,Richardl Peck and his sister Emma, anti WM. Odle and wife of Clinton, Sundayed at Peter Cole's. John Oluff, Bayfield line, is enhancing the appearance of his premises brer- ecting a Page wire fepee along the front. Peter Cook returned to his home in Toledo on Monday. -Miss ,Lot- tie Oentelon visited relatives at Lug's. - how and elsewhere last week. George Cooper and vs ife sPent, linnday in Hui - lett. The lecture in Middleton's church last Friday evening Was fairly wen at- tended; Miss Hill is certainly a charm:- ing entertainer. Mr Williatnson had a horse break its leg recently, by step. ping on it stone; this seems to be a sirnple way to meet such a misfortune, Miss 'Hunter, Mullett, is the, guest of. Miss Winnie lditler. Ithetunatiern Ap- pears to be a common complaint this spring. Ism Rathwell and his sister Susie, Grey, are visiting relatives in this community. Miss Emma Rath - well, Clinton, was a welcome guest at Alex Welsh's on Saturday and Sunday. Nelson Yeo and sister Mienie spent Sunday at Nile. Goderich Chief, the trotting stallion owned by Wm. Curry, NOTas.-Thos. Little, who fell from con. 7, died last week; the horse was 26 a barn a short tiine.age, is apparently years old. worse hurt than it was supposed as he suffers from injury to his spine'. Mr Medd's new house well 'under way ; 8,8. Cooper has the' contract, Henry Adams Is slightly under the ther,-miffetins.u.anisesar, back. Amos Cartright sold a good .horse last week to Mr Archibald, ..aea- to save • the building • so immediately took steps tnsave •the content, cone siderahle of which -wee ;roe mit without .much d image being done, but a lot of valuable 'stuff was destroyed. • It is not known how the fire originated, Reno fire was left in the stove when the family Went to church, • but, is thought to have started in the chim- ney. Much sympathy is felt for Mr and. Mrs Todd and family in being so suddenly deprived of a comfortable home. House and contents were In- sured in the West Wawanosh Mut. tual Fireansurance Co. ' NoTES,-The Episcopalians, had a bee on Monday drawing stone for the foundation of their new church.. ' H. Thompson. of.St. Augustine, visited, his aunt,,Mr tuti;for a • few days this week. 111er and Mrs Todd returned 'borne from • Toronto Oil :Sat- urday evening, lira Findlater, of WingLam._ and Miss spindlater, of Detroit, Michigan, ,yieited for a few days it Mr Gordon's last week. Mr Tebbutt visited Mende in Dungannon, on Saturday: Mr and Mis of Lanes, , visited al' Mrs Rutherford's recently. Gee; Clerk,. of Lochalsh, spent Sunday last under the parental. roof. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed inlOalvin:chureh on Sunday morning; Rev. Mr Mc- Lean, of -Blyth had charge of the pre- paratory service on Fridays the ',pas. tor MeWhaley, preached. on Sunday morning .and Rev. Mr Thtatie, an old time minister of Mr Whaley's preached at night ; Rev. Mt McKay, of Luck - new, conducted the Thanksgiving service on Teeeday evenings Hallett Bono tance • DEA:M.-Much sympathy Was felt by his friends here when it was learned on Friday last that William Best had dled in Sealikils of heart -troll e. Mr Beet lived on the 10.1 con., near the village, for a great many years, but moved to Seaforth recently. He bad been sick but a short time and his deeth was a shock to many. He was 89 years of age, wd.S.a Methodist in re- ligiortand a, Conservative in *politico, and was :much esteemed by his many friends. He leaves a wife,. five sons three daughters; of the sons foto. are in Manitoba; the daughters are Mew 'EL Allen, of Haelock; &ire J. Allen and Mrs Atkinson, both of Seaforth. The funeral kook place from his late resid- ence in Seaforth to Burn's church eeinetery on Sunday last, Rev. Mr Rased of Seaforth conducting the , armee. The Orange lodge,of Londes- lacirb,of Which society he was a theinher attended in a body. Nome. -Mr McIntosh, our present mail carrier, has secuted the contract for another four years on the same ronte with an increase in salary; the nnanimoue opinion is that no better man could be had tor the position, as during the past four years he has earned for hirneelf an envied reputation for punctuality. Some of our patriotic Young men are attending caMp itt London tlais week. Mach credit is due the officials and those interested in Kinbuen cemetery for the many im- provements being made therein this spring, John, Britton is building a cement silo. S. Dorranee and N. Ad- ams are having new houses erected that suMmer. Next Sunday Mr Webb, Lendeeboro, conduct the eervices in the Methodist church here, Wm. Lindsay has re.tought his threshing outfit from Ben Riley. Mrs A. Shiele, Winthrop, has puirehased front Dr. Hotharn his prot3terty in this village, and intends enoving here in the near forth. a -Isom Poison:D.-We are earry to learn of the illness of Asa, the little son of W. Males, of the Base Aine, which at one time was very serious. The little fellow had been setting off fire crackers and in doing so had. his hand injured, the effect being that blood poisoning set in, extending through his left artn, chest and left leg. We are glad to know he is get- ting better, the doctors having had a difficult case to deal with. REPORT. -Following is the report of S. S. No. 2 for May, based on conduct, punctuality and general proficiency, the names in order of merit: Sr, 4 - Ida (kraals Clara BiggirilEva Millet; Jr. 4 -Rosa East, LyellBroein, Wilfred loggin, 0. East, G. Bagley, Elora Mc- Neil; Sr. 3-I. Glow, D. Churchill, L. Reid, J, Miller, F. Tyndall; Jr. 3-3. Brown, G. Cornish, A. Glew, A. Van- Egmond, S. McNeil; Sr. 2-F.Chuirchill, M. Brown, P. Weir; Jr. 2-10red T re, •Pic'kard. Georee Coklough, Florence more variety stock and vvishes his Layis, Edgy Willson; ni_John custon3ers and others to reniember his curie, new stand, opposite. the town hall, Dempsey, Howard Trewarttia, Bitdou r Arthur Sturdy, Frances Pot- when he removes and 011. ter, Ida'Huller; Sr. II -Muriel Willson, A Summit TERN. - The Ventral May McCartney, Lulu Mulholland, Business College, Toronte, .with its Edith Lavies•Leila Ford, Minnie Satre characteristic energy, has arranged lo dk, Wilbert Halstead; Jr. II -Pearl conduct a special summer term during Huller, Etta Colclough, Horace Towill; July and. August, in behalf of Public Pt. II-Olarence Potter, John Sturdy, School teachers and others whoitensual Myrtle Trewartha, Graeme Towill; Pt. vocation enables them to take advan- I-Charlie Levis, Frank VVilliams, tage of such an excellent opportunity Lizzie Bedour, Willie: Town!, Horner to combine profit with pleasure, clueing Cantelon, Dempsey, Napoleon these holiday months. See card in this Graven, Ernest Huller, •Lorne Jervis, Retie. May Ostrona, Bette Ostrom. e'No. on SUCCESS'S -VI AT 0, A. G. ExAmS.- roll, 53; average attendance, '40.-N. ,The results of the examinations of the W, TRitwaRTRA Teacher.. • Damao Agricultural College at - "Varna Guelph are outand fromjthein we not , . •Bantle.-Jamee.Donkin and hie, eld- teethe .riainesotit number fromMuron eta daeghter, Minnie, Of the American county who were successful, Passed Soo, were renewing old ac'qnaintances in all subjects and arranged in order of here on Tuesday;ltIrDunkin was one of general proficiency, J. Wilson, , of Varna's•pioneers, moving t3 the Soo 21 ‘Vhitechurch, Flood tenth, and .T. M, year's ago; he looks well, and speaks Johnston, of Carlow, stood. fifteenth; highly of the boom in the Canadian. A. P. Ketchep of Brucefield, A.Atkio- Sop, and says they have good home- son, of Eginon'dville, and B. C. Gil in, market' for every kind of 'produce or. stock that they can raise•atgood prices. Mrs S. 0, Rathwell is visiting her sis- ter, Mrs John Berber, ot Robb, Grey count*. The annual sermon to Court Varna No. 264, 0.O.F., will be preached in the Presbyteria,n.chuith by Rev Mr Devi& en. on Sunday nexti•Jime 9, at p.ras. the members will meet in the temperance :hall at 2.30; and eciarch tO the church; visiting , brethren are cor- dially invited to be present. Miss Lot- tie Weeks, Who has . been visitires in Seaforth, returned home on 'Monday. Miss Lottie Robinson, of Brucefield, is the guest of Miss Eva Stephenson, Parr line. Rev J. W. Andrews went to St. Thomas on Tuesday to attend confer. erica. Geo. Andrews,hes gone to.01a,ne deboae, where he has secured a fine situation as cleekin the general store. Mrs Geo, Turnbull, Seaforth, Visited her mother, Mrs J. 'Waukee, last Tues- day. Miss Annie Dovvson, Babylon line; is on the sick list. Get), Foster has returned home from Alvinston for , asfeev days.- • • • _ Ilarlock DEATH, -Wm. Best, for thirty years a, resident of this vicinity, died on May 31, at the, residence • of his son-in-law, John Allen, Seaforth. Deceased had been trouhled.fot some With. heart disease, which filially resulted -hi -Kis death at the age of 69 years, 7 months. Mr Best was born in Perth, ot Irish - descent; he was a staunch Uonserva- Chicago and New York. Hie hien s tive and Orangeman, highly respected by all vvho,knew him for truthfulness, and honesty. He leaves among many others to mourn his death,* four sons in Manitoba and one in Seaforth, and three daughters- Mrs Henry Allen, of Hallett, Mts John Allen and Mrs Ait- kinson, of Seaforth. The remains were accompanied from Seaforth by his brother Orangemen from Londes. boro and others of •the same society from McKillop. On arriving at Bur. nett's church, they were met by a large number of his old friends and acquaint- ances, who had asseinbled to pay their last respects to the departed. After a short address 'from the minister, he was buried with the customary rites of the Loyal Orange Society. Auburn, NOTES. -Owing to the illness of Mrs Dr. Reynolds, Sarepta, Mr and Mrs J. Nicholson have been dawn on_a vun , syno s C o - son's mother. Rev Mr McLennan, of shooting one Geo; -Miller, with intent mon in the Presbyterian church on with. The hevaridme'n Alm% preached a very eloquentser- at or otegdreedv iwo tsh wasevidence o f tjhoesp.,,, Sunday, and, delighted his hearer; the Fe Rodgers and Geo. Miller was taken. and Walker made VtlitnitArd etafe. ment that he had done it, oised-deteilee as Miller and a, gang attacked him a few years ago anti threatened to kill - him by throwing him off the train some night. After being committed her father, John Mole; we hope to hear and electing a speedy trial Judge Mc - Watt sentenced him to seven year' imprisonment m the pentilentiery, The trial of Walker for the fatal shoot- ing of Daley was concluded at Strat- ford Wednesday and the prisoner WA8 committed to stand trial at the fall assizes. of Gorrie, vvere, successful in their second year. A change was made in. thealetigth•of the course last year, by which students are required to spend two Years instead of one, after getting their associate diplemak liefote writ- ing on the university examination for the degree Of 138.A.' • This necessitates the examination of third year students u atter the direction Of the eollege while the candidates tor the degree be exarained at the end of their fourth year by the -University of Toronto. . • •Elonstenv ALL ,hAGHT.-Last Week the Secretary Of the Oddfellows receiv- ed a letter from Dr.Millersof Johnston, coroner for Canibria county, Penn., ac- companied liSr photo nfR,Fostet (now 01 Woodstock) and a constitution book which evidently was the property of Blab Horton, at one time of Clinton. The letter referred to the finding of a body en the banks of the river near where these articles were foiled and from that it was snpposed that the body was that of Rich: Horton From word received tam a' few of bie intimate friends; 0. Bullard, of Toronto, and R. Foster; of Wooden:0k, we learn that they had heard from lilin lately and he was still Over in 'Uncle Sam's country, having been married about a month ago. He is living at Le Waive, DIS --(where the NEw ERA is regularly sent Lo him) and is employed as an electric Ian on a Pullman car.running betweef here will be indeed glad to Know, that he is doing wen and nothing unfortun- ate lia,eliappened to him- The book naust have been taken by some One or lost by himself when happening to be in. Pennsylvania. • THE Onions TRAGEDY. -The two col- ored men arrested in Port Huron and committed to Sarnia jail by the pence magistrate...charged with shooting two rnen on a circus train belonging to the Pan-American show now touring this province, one of whom, -Edward Daley, died at Stt atford hospital last weeks were brought befare the Police Magistrate of the Lambton county lad last Thursday evening for preliminary hearing, Chas. Sinn the younger of the two colored men in custody, was discharged, there being no evidence of- fered to connect him with the shooting. The hearing 011he evidence in the case of 'Toward Welrer, the other prisoner, ce-wasscharged-verth- congregational meeting held On Mon- day for the purpose of tendering a call to a minister was very largely attend- ed; it was decided to deter the meeting until the first week in September, Mies Edith Mole is very sick atthe home of other speedy recovery. The football match played here between Auburn and Westfield teams on Saturday re- sulted in a tie. Myth fllg Ilargainii In Afilltliery at erre first. haws, —A call would oonyenienee you,. Trim- med bate away down. - -- June / • MAS. tA.RAM. NOTES.— Rev. Mr renhall and A. Sloan are St. 'Thomas attending con- ference. Rev, Mr Pocock and wife, of Winghatn, are visiting Mr and Mrs G. King, A number of our youne men are on military duty in London. Sohn T. dal), 4. Mann, B. Mann, Wesley Witialeses of Owen Sound, visited his gin, C. Spar ee Wilbur Biggin, C. Far. sisters Annie, at MresGranana'A last 'stutter, W. Lockwood, Astolclough, week.' W. Farquhar, J. McNeil, Average at- ?Immo MEETING -Alpublie meeting tendance for the month;40.-T. Murton, of the ratepayers of the village will be teacher. head on Monday evening to consider WEODING.-One of those happy the propc.sition made by W. H. Finne- events that are eapectect to occur about more at the last council meeting for a oboe fo the average lifeme of on in. loan to assiat him in re -building his dividual, took place at the home of Mr Mill. Every body should attend this Robt. Bruce, con. 11, on Wednesday Meetipa, which is to be held in Indus - evening, when Ms daughter._ Miss try hall. Agnes, became the wife of Richard Brimmed& Murphy, or Exeter. The bride Was Notitet-Rese E. Sewers and wife supported by Miss Mary Weymouth, leave next week on a yisit to Scotland. ?my McNeil, of Clinton, acted OA Our football club played in Seaforth on groomsman, and Rev J. A. Hamilton Tuesday, and were beaten by 2.0. The performed the ceremony. About 100 Kennedy Bros. moved , a house Mom reletives and friends were present, all the McCartney' moperty to P. Mee Gregor's farm thie week; it Will be on block, litaator te rutting stone future. . of whom spent a very pleasant time. ANNIVERSARY. - Annreersary ser- vices of the Sunday Sehool of the Jlethh The bride is a very popular young lady, at was Shown by the hamdsome pres- odist ,,hurch will be held on SundaY, eras received. The groom Is well ;tine '10th. Rev. Mr Dever, of Wal- known as a former bttsiness man of ton, is expected to preach at 2.80 p.m, Clinton. but now retiding in Exeter. and at 71. o'clock ; collections for the Ied wide sym athy tbeir bereave- lot 9 pan. straWberry feeti4ral and pic"- WInghpItt Annie and Katie, to whom are exteud- Sunday School, On Friday, lune 21.14 • in * merit, The Funeral on Thursday to I nic will be held on A. Coates' grounds. Elms jido We offer Monet lb, tot tho Goderich cemetery Wad latt4ely attend- The Clinton Salvation Army band will Mid leo Mt the s000nd boot tub of butter, ed, ehoWing the high respect in which be in attendance arid a literary and got In June. The Judge will be a butter! ex hg 00X90; he has many other founds.- arn of Ilugh McGregor; it, is a build - with a team representing ;Aaron tiros, on ENTERTAINIdENT.=-A most pleasing entertainment was given in Middle. •ton's church last Friday evening, when Miss Hill, of Toronto, gave a lecture on Windsor (Matte. This was a rare treat to thase Who attended.. A large number from Clinton were present and all were enthusiastic In their praise of of Miss Hill's address, some avering that they had never listened to an ad- dress niore interesting andainstructive. Miss Hill is well qualMed folsentertain- ing an audience, having crossed the Atlantic 27 times, made a tom throughout Europe 9 times, visited many large cities, ouch as London, Edinburgh, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Naples, Ratite, Florence. Vetlide, and Others. She met many well known pro. minent people ; and her easy, ;graceful, pleasing manner, free from affectation or tricks of the platform, bespeak for her on all occasions meet attentive audience. She has lectured in Toronto on several occasions, and is already en- gaged to give ten or more lectures in Toronto next winter, which epeaks volumes for the ability and success of the lecturer. The Mission Band of wotk eneatn, , B, Sa,mieson has church has been fOrturiate in secnring Miss Hilt to ive a lecture in sold'his stock of boots. and shoes to Mr Rathwell, Varna; he has been a resi- dent here for many years. Beverley Ketehen has returned from Toronto Vnivereity, Thos. 'Walker has eOrn- eted it stone foundation under the the town hall, on Eri ay evening, of next. week. Lune18th. The sobjeet will be announced later. Keep the date in mind. The junior baseball club pleyed a match IN1HEEP "DIPS We have the follifedu L • Kemp's Dip Shepherd's Dip Persi9 tic Dip • Brigg's Dip Miller's Dip R. P. 10ekie's Prescription Drug Store CLINTON fluoceesor to Sydney Jaokson. A. B.—Always on hand Sulphite of Copper for spraying trees. : 4-0.4-444-Y-Y-Iettaisiettetattettecattfate.napitee Granted Art eertifiCates • from Clinton Collegiate, who were) The following are the names of .414 granted certificates • in the 'recent ex- 's amination held here, --there being 59 taking these certincatesin the primary art course ' FREEHAND—P. Cook, McMurray„ a Cameron, O. Koenig, Ms Rodawa.y, P, McDonald, E. Copp, M.Cluff, J. Care ling, G. Cook, F. ET. Chant, A. Brewer, N. Boles, P, Bice, R. Pennabaker, Atness, M. Coats, D. Campbell, H. Grigg, I. Gann, Is Hoover, T. Jackson, M. Lanxon, 11. Leak, H. MCOaugher., R. Stewart, M. West. . DRAWING FROM 'vlODELs, -O. Kaenig P, McDonald, E. Copp, M. (huff, .1.0ar- ling, G. Cook, F. 11. Chant, A. Brewer, N.Boles, P. Bice, F. Aniess, E.Bodour, M. Coats, I. Jackson, IL "Avis. H. Mc- Caughey, IL Stewart. MEMORY nit 13LAoKnoARO.-- Mc- Murra,y, O. Koenig, P. McDonald, E. Copp, M, Oinff, .1s Carlihg, H. Chant, A. Beewer, N. Boleti, P.131re, F. Amese, Margig:hey, Stewart. Cecil Brewer frialleMr Lough'eselass inthe Public schen,' obtained one -ceee-a, tificate. • ' pho she was held by her numerous friends, musical program will be fur Malted; ad- tiOni In make} he is a workman Who TossanY night. In a Ave itulinge ratttOb Center Ittorojn tearle task, asa, atm,: it). 151 sge mission100 and 20e. Port unknown to anY of the eoninetitore. 10.1021-4, Wingham need never be ashamed of his work, tho•Joutoeo won by a loom 01 10 to 6, • Cattle Pointers. Mr Sid H. Smith ships one hundred: head of stall -fed cattle this Week and oue hundred nexl. Twenty five of the lot svere very chsice; produced frail, Fair Bios,, and twentrffve equally as good from D. A. Forrester. From the latter he has purchased nearly 150 heed during the last tew months. .Mr Smith says that more than ever the farmers , are using corn for feed, and he believes more silos wilt go up this year than 'ever before. 1-1,e thinks the day of grainorrowisg foe market purposes has passed in Ontario, and states that the , farmer who goes into stock -raising is likely to "make more money. In his opinion the fanners in Huron who. have made money during the last three years are those who haye turned their ' attention to either horse, cattle or hog, raising. There is no donht considerable • truth in what Mr Smith says, and also eonsidet able foal for thought. Stanley. ED. GLENN Meet -Many will regret to learn of the death of an old resident of Stanley on Wtiloesday, in the per- son of Edward Glenn, at the advanced - age of 77. years, the cause of demise being- principally bidage. Hewes born in Pasketihain township, shortlY after the landing of his parents from the old country, and was lett an ,ornhan itt an early age. He. Came to Stanley in about the year 1851, and settled on the farm now occupied by his eon. For , about ten years he lived in Olietme, but subsequently i ettirned to lhe faettr, here-hissrranartieds-upsto-ftre'tiffesof his death. In politics be was Conser- vative, though not very' pronounced, and in religion was Preshytetiati. 'His ' wife died about eight treat% ago, and • tree clenehtere died in infancy. Two setts al e Limns AVillitun and Edward. S The funeral will take place this (Friday) afternoon at 2,30, femn the residence _ of his MI, William, con, 4, Stanley, to. Clinton cemetery. West VVellington Liberals haye nora- inated Dr. Stewart, of Peltnerston, for ' the Legit -naive Assembly. C. F. Farwell, M.P, Pe says the pop- ulation of Set* Ste, Made has grown to 8000 and looks for its incorporation as city before the end of the year or intiroe for the Legislature to ratify it at next session. Building iii going on. ... rapidly and land prices are quite with. in reasonable prices. -e .New Vatch One hundred yowls ago wittethei Were thick bulky affairs; tealitii the tip -to -date ws.iahes are Mobil ap., Lambkin* via time keeping VII The cost of a watt& is no longer the eerione barrier It mum wee. wa have them for ladies, gentlemen er boys, in gold, goiclefilled, giver sad nickel. oases At prides that will edit any pocket. We will ne pleitted to ehow you. Our geode, A. Jr. Civi aeweller and 0:ptio1an. Successor to Jos, isiddleconhis CLINTON ....-stiateciaarell.Shieelearaieeiese.oa— eaos;dreisaik