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:Novoutlaer 15, 1901
THE CINTON NEW ER&
adies' eoats
and Skirts
We keep up to the Minute on style and fashion. Every garment is made by
Then tailors who thoroughly know their business, made asEthey should be made ' and
guaranteed to fit you and wear most satisfactorily. With all that our prices are most
reasonable, more so than anywhere else, as you will quickly find by comparison.
We mention just a few prominent values that are on sale this week.
Ladies' Jaokete made of the best quality of wool, hem er
cloth, in bleok only, with semi fitting back, °cot lined
with good eatana oloth, velvet collar, in assorted sizes, -
eztra value at 6.75
Zxtra heavy boucle cloth Jackets, 27 inches long, etylieh
eemi-box back, velvet and braid applique en reyeree, vel-
vet collar, sedans lined, special value
Itroinen'e Jackets, made of fine English Never cloth, 27
inobee long, collar of best taffeta silk all stitched, best n wik
satana lining, with new belle cuffs, sizes 32&34, priceMali
Inidiete Jaokete made of extra fine English kereey cloth, 27 •
inches long, in fawns and blacks, all lined with eaten&
to match, some trimmed with applique and etitohing,
others plaireeome with new belle sleeve but all new and
up-to•date in finieb $8 sio.ao & ail
Tailor Made Skirts at
Skirts made of heavy grey homespun some plain, Othera'
trimmed, but all made to fit and give good wear, well e,
.soriti $4.50 to $6, our prioe 3.75 & 0.01,
Serge alai • e, heavy quality, best liniege and trimmings, at L
Ladiee' 42 inoh Coate of English kereey olothe and Mole
frieze lined and unlined, all with the new belle Motives,
semi -fitting baokarimmed with applique and peel but-
• tons, wide velvet collar .....8.50 $10,50, $11 &
4
.../k,
Briseee' semi -fitting Jaekete made of all wtol frieze, in the
new shade of blueaill lined with bine satans lining, vel-
vet collars, trimmed with cagyed pearl button% sizes 14,
16, 18, prime „()0 &
Children's reefer Jatokete in tweeati, beavers and fancy
curl cloths, made in very flawed styles, nicely trimm-
ed with braids and velvets, sto„ eta., eorne with sailor n ale
• collars, shades of brown, gaeen, Ilene... ,$3.50$3& 0 Xt,
Children's long Meters of fine beaver and wool frieze cloths, a is ,,
in ehades of lardinal and light navy, prices $3.25 to LOU
Ladies' Jackets made of all wocl frieze, in asoorted colors,
all heavy qualities for winter wear, marked for quick
clearance at .....$1.50 $2.81:1 a
adies' Rain Coats, All Great Valiies.
15° Ladies' Rain Coats in fawn, navy and black, all
made with • -
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Lustre Skirte, good lining°, brush binding, perfect in Ilt and
finish, at 2.75.
3.00
1 20c WOOL HOSE AT 2 FOR 25c
Here's a bit of good fortune for those who want to save on Good
.
Stockings Getting Hose at nearly:Half Price isn't an everyday occur-
Irence, but those who visit our store on Friday morning will have that
chance. We secured 200 pairs lof Boys' Heavy Union Hose from the
mill last week,and on Saturday morning place them on sale at 2 prs for 25c
new blaok and sleeves, every met guaranteed not to go
hard, prices • & 5.50
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Good FursarzLow Prices
Are the drawing powers that have induced many people to come miles to purchase
Furs at this store. This season our stock is larger than ever before.
No wise person in need of Furs should miss seeing our assortment Many have
taken advantage of our low prices Unless you are already a patron of this store you
cannot appreciate the advantages and economy afforded in buying here. •
Children's fur ruffe
Ladies' and Misses' Eleotrio Coney Caperines, large BiZall,
well lined and made at•
Lediere Blaok Aetrachati Caperines, fine glossy curl, large
50e Ladies' Fur Capes made of heavy black goat eking, best n
estates prices each - 10.:10
storm coheir, lined with heavy twilled silk lining, spe-
cial yalue at
*6.75 dr 7.00
Ladies' Caperines made of black astrachan and eleotrio seal
in newest styles, best silk and satin lininge, primed,
4;9. $10. Sit. & 015.
Lathes' Black Astrachan Fur Coats, all fine gloesy our's,
• bigh storm collars, oest values we have ever shown,
be sure and see these before buying, pricei
.. $18, 523, $27. • to VOVG
Electric Seal Coats, elegantly lined with beet eritin, a real
• beauty at $35
Your money back
if you. want it.
Church ehimen
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RA.TTENDURY STRRET.-On
deg evening of last week was the an-
nual meeting of the Ladies' Aid, the ,
principal business done being the elec
tion of officers for the current year as
follows :-Mrs J. Hodgen, president;
Mrs Boles lat vice ; Kra S. Davis. sec*
retary ; tire A. 0 Pettis:in, treasurer.
....At the quarterly board of London
Aekin St Methodist church on last Fri-
day evening a very cordial invitation
was extended to Rey W G Howson to
become its pastor for the coming con-
ference term; the call was mode unan-
imous. We learn that he has accepted
the same subject to the usnal condi-
bons of the stationing committee.
We regret the removal of the reverend
gentleman, but as he wishes to change
the congregation will be glad to know
that he has the invitation from a worthy
congregation who will apprecial,v his
ability in the pulpit and services among
the people. Rev J W Hohnes is now
the pastor of Aekin street church and
we understand he has been invited to
another important charge....Mr How.
son's subjects for next Sunday, at 11
a. m., "The singing Gcd" ; at 7 p. m.,
"The beliefs of men who do not be-
lieve.".. -At the League on Monday
evening the topic "Whisperings of the
spirit" was dealt with by Rev Mr How.
eon; El Rorke presided.
ONTARIO ST. -It having been found
impossible to complete the improve-
ments to the church by the time antici-
pated, the reopening will not take
place on the 24th, as originally attend-
ed, but has been postponed until a
couple of weeks later; this necessitates
postponement of the tea meeting pre-
viously announced... The pastor of this
church being absent last Sabbath
morning, conducting anniversary sere
vices at Kippen, Mr Houston, of the
Collegiate, occupied the pulpit and de-
livered a disccurse which was pro.
:roundly educative as well as logical,
And deservedly won the appreciation
*te hie large audience. Mr Houidon
be welcomed by the Ontario ht.
etingregation on any future occasion.
tr. Gifford filled his ow* pulpit in the
evening On Monday evening the
doctor delivered his &moue lecture on
."The Mammoth Oave of Kentucky" at
Kippen in connection with the annual
supper; the lerge audience Wait delight,
ed with his powers of eratorg in des-
eribing this huge wonder . Miss S.
Courtice presided at the organ on Sun-
day, Miss Gibbings being absent visits
Ing friends up north,
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The gospel will, D. V. ,be preached in
the hall in Searlese 131oek,Albert street,
on Sunday evening nextrat 8 o'clock, p.
M., by Thos. Somerville, of Breathed,
editor of "The Gleaner', Glad Tidinge
and "Sunlight". A hearty Welcome to
all Is extended.
Roe. Stones Livingatone,of Windeer,
rreeildeiat of the tendon Conference. e
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*tad frit Merly of Clintere hart been in. Li
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-MINTON.
Sr Josinea's. -Father MeMenanai
was this week at 149. Salette, in Simco
county, conducting mission for F
McCabe; he will take his own work
on Sunday.
ST. Pease% otannett-A fine peograrn
is being prepared for an entertainment
to be given by the Ladies of the Guild
on next Monday evening .in St. Paul's
selmel rem; a general invitation is
given,
WILLIS Chuneu..-The choir has in-
creased in numbers Misses Edna Man-
ning, J. McMurray, W. O'Neil and L.
Smithhavingbecome members. At
the morning service on Sunday W. P.
Spalding rendered the nolo "Rescue
the Perishing" and the evening service
an anthem "Rock of Ages" was ren-
dered by the choir, Mies J. Jones tak-
ing the solo part.....est a meeting of
the trustees on Tuesday eveningJar;
McClarcherty was appointed caretaker
o e church and will enter on his
duties in about a Month...The attens
dance was not US good as usual, owing
to the bad weather, at the weekly
meeting of the Endeavor held in the
lecture room on Monday evening • the
patisage of scripture was Galatians'a : 20
to 7 :4,and was ably expounded by
Mies ileon • the topic, "The Presby-
terian churches, thew gift of liberty to
the tnodern world'' was taken by Mrs
Stewart and dealt with in t p res tingly ..
ne f Additioval Local News.
r• PASSED BEYOND. -After haviane
been afflicted for thirt e
rheumatism the mortal life of Mrs J.
Leslie, of town, has ended. For eorne
thirteen months she nad been confined
to the house, being rendered unable to
come out andat timessuftering intenee-
1y; all thie time it was necessary to
carry her in removing her around the
house. She bore the affliction with
Christian resignation, never murmur-
ing, although the disease was painful
and at times excruciating, Eler daugh-
ter and husband paid every attention
possible, particularly during the past
year, in rendering her any comfort or
relief; their attention was constantly
needed. She passed away peacefully
on Sunday last at the age of 59 wore
and 8 Months. The late M L •
(Anna Jane BatelOvvhe of Irish descent,
but , teeing been born near
Belleville in Hastings county. It was
here she was married to her now bereft
butiband, who resided here at this time
and brought his yoting vvife to Clinton
to reside. They had a family of six
children -the Jae Watson (Maggie) of
Settforth; Mrsatey) Patterson (Minnie)
of Chesley; Hattie at home: James in
Winnipeg, Man, ;John in Goderichiand
Lena who died about seven years ago,
at the age of about 23 years. Elbe wino
of Of it family of four, and two of her
sisters still eurviye, living in Hastings
county; it brother died some years ago.
The bereaved ones have the eincere
sympathy of their many friends. Mrs
Leslie was a kind and affectionate
mother to her children, a devoted and
loving wife, and as a neighbor was al-
ways kind to everybody, lending help
Wherever- it was required. But thoire
who are lefb to mourn may rest as-
sured ehe has only gone to a better
land where suffering it unknovvn.
The funeral was held from her late
home on Huron streee on Tueeday
afternoon to Clinton cemetery, Rev A.
Stewart, of 'Willis church; ef Which
she was a faithful member, offielating;
the pall hearere were D. McCoryie•
Alex McKenzie, W. Irwin, J. Me.
olaeherty, O. Overburyand J. Lindsay,
THE FIRST SCHOOL.--LOoking at
the Publle School building the other
day a well-known toWnernan remarked
"I can well remember when thete was
only a little log school bonne on the
greund now occupied by St. Paul's
church ; that was 40 years ego,
and the teacher watt Mr Osbaldea.
ton." That was the first school estab-
lished here, and the teacher referred to
was the first teacher, being father of
Mr Alex. Oehaldetatore a highly respect-
ed resident of the Iltirese road, Gorier -
eh township,
West Huron. .
It is annoiinced that an election to
fill the vacancy in this constituene3a
for the Local, will be held on the 4th of
December. The candidates will be the
same as have contested before-Ho/3J,
T. GarroW,fOr the Liberal% and Mr Job
Beck for the Conservatives.
The GoVernnoent is worthy of a re -
newel of confidence, and there ehould
be no doubt as to the rattle, , but our
Liberal friends should not assume that
ad% of itself, is sufficient to ensure the
election of Mr Garrovt. Elections -oat
for hard work, And every friend of the
Rosa government, as well as every
personal friend of ter Gorrow cen ase.
sure successonly by doing their very
utmost in the campaign, t
Our Conservative friends have not
been idle eluting the interim einte the
seat was declared vacant. They believe
In and net on the principle that "eter-
nal vigilance is the price of ammo,'
and are not SiOtV to work every card
that might prove a source of help.
However, if Liberate work as they
ought to work between now and the
date cit the eleetion, ' Hon Mr GitrrDW
Will be'eleoted by a aubstantlal major.
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Vited to Petrollia, for next year,
It Is understood that the Ontario
figlettlre Will nieet on January 8th
ext,
P
i a di
to addreeti the electors of Vitest Hilton oral
at WitigharL, during the week tom. alla
meneing Noy. 25th, field
er tea of Ontario is eXpeeted
GRAND TRUNK Mt;
Thanksgiving Day
1. SIONEtt
Return Tiokete will be lamed to al) stations
in Canade, also to Port Huron, Detroit,
Buffalo ant* eesperision Bridge at
SINGLE RARE.
Good gonag Noy. 27th and 281h, returning
up to Deo 2nd, 1001,
Parches° yotir Waits at Town office and
save delay at station,
F. It. Hodgens, Town Agent,
Clinton, Out.
Attv Aittertistmeato.
Holidays -N II Menu' •
Thanksgiving day-lf Hodgens
Ladies' skirts -Newcombe.
To rent -W Searle.- ,,
For sale -Rid ut Hale'
To rent -Box 212
Concert course -Cooper 8c Rorke
A11 you need -W H Shaw
Going -J W Westervelt . ,,,, . •
Rap W O'Neil
Auction sale -W S & J Holmes—. , ..•
'Tenders -Hon .1 It Stratton . ....
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Bush for sale -T Murphy 5
Puritan coat-Jaekson Bros .,. ..... 88
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FRIDAY, NOV. 15t13.190i.
Additional Local hews.
MUSICAL CLUB. -A club for the
advancement of music, instrumental
and vocal, 13 Clinton, was originated
by Miss E J Walker, of London, who
comes to Clinton and teaches in all the
branches of music. It is due to this
lady that the club has been formed,
fornot onlydoes it afford entertainment
but instruction as well. Now it is thor-
oughly established and some half a
dozen pa,r1ofTencerts will be given at
the homes of the members of the club,
the first one being on Wednesday
evening, at the residence of Dr.
Holmes, Rattenbury street. The pro-
gram consisted of seven nunabers,
which were all well given and was aR
r1:10.10WS -- Piano, " Mazurka, " Miss
Jean MacPherson ; vocal, Bando-
lero," W LatornelhpiatioeRitornell,"
Mrs G E Holmes; vocal, "Annie
Laurie," Miss Bell; piano, "Tarantelle,"'
Miss A zie Gibbings; vocal "Home
Sweet Home," Mrs R Chown, Mrs 13
Murch, S Murch and Dr liolmesipiano,
"Tannhauser."Mr and Mrs J E FloveV•
A VERY NARROW ESCAPE. -
Rev, Dr.Gifford and A. Couch had a
very narrow escape from what might
have been aser ions accident on Sunday
afternoon last. Mr Couch, who has
had n3any years of experience, is one
of the most careful as wail as compet-
ent of drivers, had driven Mr Gifford
down to Kippen, where he was preach-
ing anniversary sermons. While wait-
ing for hino,ira order to drive him back,
Mr Couch, accompanied by his cousin;
Mr Frank Upshalh took a short drive
down the road, when a wheel came off,
and Upshall was thrown out of the rig
fortunately escaping without injury. M
Tne wheel was put on and held, and RT
securely in place by the nut, and then
Mr Cc uch and Dr. Gifford sterted for
home, Mr Couch, however, mentioning ti
that as the arheel had come off once h
they had better watch it and proceed t°
cautiously, which they did. They §
had not gone three-qoarters of a mile le
before Mr Gifford, wa, ching t he wheel.
savv.it about to come eff and shouted „een
"stop", being at the same instant ‘•,„.,,
thrown out by The whe••1 running off. re
Fortunately for all partiee, Mr Couch tn
was able to prevent the horse running w$
away, and both escaped without being w
hurt. tl
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THE A.SSEMBLY.-The initial as- da
eembly. given by. the New Century Club Y
last Friday evening in the town hall, at
was a brilliant event in society circles. tli
The scene was particulatly pretty', the ri
guests were for the most part of the an
younger set and among -them the fair Ca
faces of the seasoree deputants were ed
noticeable. The ball room was nicely Pa
decorated and the floor just suited the Ye
taste of the merry dancers while the on
music by Cortese's orchestra from Lon- he
don was all that was necessary for A
completeness. Refreshrciente were to
eerved at midnight and dancing was gr
trent up until the early morning houre. ro
There were over 30 gentlemen pees-, me
ent while the ladies outnumbered in
them by about 15. It is expected that loy
four or five more will be given month. hi
ly which will be as delightful as the lo
one just over. Among those present, W
were :- Mr and Mrs H.C. Rance, Dr th
and the Shaw, Mr and Mrs C. C. Rance, chi
Mr and Mrs H. Martin, (Toronto), Mr er
and Mrs J E Hovey, Mr and Mrs Wm ab
Brydotie, Mr and Alvan M McLean, Mr les
and Mrs P B Crews, Mr and Mrs E E ell
HMO% Mr and Bire Lee (Goderich), Mr ear
and Mrs Fair, Dr arid Mrs Grahato, Mr wa
and Mrs R P Reekie, Mrs R C Brewer, his
tire Rattenbury, Miss Richardeon (To- tru
ronto). Miss Lucas, (Markdale), Missea lov
Bell, Couch, Doyle, Randal, Brewer, for
Macpherson, Chidley, Robson, McCor- pia
vie, Monteith, Combe, Kelly, Logan. low
McKay, Ross, Biggart, El and M Mid-
dleton, Scott,Worthington, Wiseman,
Tabister and Anderson (Blyth) and p
Mustard (Brucefield) a,nd Messrs. Rosa, ea
Fair, Crooks, Rand, Leckie, Dr. Scott, m
0 and E Middleton, Ball, Rowd, Mon- Geo
rieh, Kerr, Worthington,' Henry and wee
Latornell.
Additional Local N ew
SUDDEN DEATIL-0. McKwan, a
tailor employed at Jackson Bios',, was
slionked on Tuesday by the receipt of
the news that hie young sister, Ethel,
had died very suddenly, of croup and
diphtheria, at the home of her father,
Geo. McEwen,.at Ailsa Craig. A short
tirne ago she visited at the home of her
aunt, Mrs flonaer Andrews, in tows),
a,m1 had naade many &tends here. We
extend otir sympathy to the bereaved
onee. We understand that two stens
of Mr MeEwen are suffering with the
same clieea,se,
CRYSTAL PALACE 00. -The first
concert of the couree to be given here
this seasOn will be the Crystal Palace
Concert 0o, which will appear in the '
Town Hall, on Tuesday evening, Noy.
lihb. There is five of a personelle brid
we are suce those who attend Will be
highite pleased with the first concert,
judging firma criticisms of the press
where they have appeared. This
course is under the management of A.
T. Cooper and H. Rorke, of town, who
will endeavor to please the public. We
hotice there are about one hundred
subscrIbers on the list already.
TEACHERS ENGAGED.-' Up to
the present time nearly a dozen of the
teachers in - training have secured
schools all in this county with one ex-
ception. There are twenty-four stud-
ants at the model school and we learn
0 next year : Misses Ohidley and J.Wise•
et' eleven who have been engaged for
man in Londesboro school;Miss Bielby,
No 9, Morris; Miss Code, No 3, Wawa -
nosh and Morris; Mies McDonald, No. '
0, terey; Miss Murclie, No 5, Turnberry;
Mies A McEwen, No 15,Howick; Messrs
F Sanders, No 3 Stephen; McLeod, No
4, Stanley;Beaton, Culrose,
BURIED AT CLINTON. The fun
eral of the late Jas McDougall took
place to Clinton cemetery on Monday
afternoon. Deceased died at Kippen,
on Saturday, the Oth inet.„ and was of
the respected age of 74 years. He was
a former resident of Clinton for some
years and for 25 years previous to t1343
acted as superintendent of the Mcrag-
gart farm on the London road, now
owned by Levi Wiltsie, who bought it
some four or five years ego. The late
Mr McDougall was a widower, his wife
dying a good many years agd and an
only (laughter litter on.Two grandchild-
ren liv ed with him at Kippen and are
left to mourn his demise jalong with
the many friends he had.
C I. COM MENCEMENT.--The an.
nual entertainment of the Collegiate
Incitute will be held inthe town hall,
this Friday evening (Nov 15.) Besides
a program of special merit the certific-
ates and sports prizes will be presented
at the close of the entertainment.
Every person is invited to attend.. The
program to be given is as follows: --
PART 1. - Piano, Parade review, Engel.Mann, Misses Scott and Coats ; Vocal, Greet-
ing to the King, GodfreY. kir Norman Murch ;
Reeding, Selecied, Miss Flora IlIcRwen • Vio-
lin, nungarian dance, Hermann, Miss 'rrene
Ja!kson ; Vocal,A story over sweet and true.
Strultz, Miss Jennie Jones ; Physical drill with
arms ; Vocal, Cradle song Xr James Doherty;
Tableau, Ring Alfrea ; song,
King Alfred,
Myers, Misr Edna Manning. PART 11. -Piano,
Misses Jackson and Parlee ; Tableaux,' Prom
King Alfred ; Reading, The Discoverer of the
North Cape Longfellow, Btliss Olive Cooper ;
Vocal, Selected, Illre Reekie •, Tableau, 'King
Alfred ; Reading, Alfred the King Baker
IBS Le:a Hoover ;Presentation of Certificates
d Prizes, Mr Houston ; Presentation of
lorts Prizes, Mrs Thulall,
A FORMER RESIDENT. -His rela-
yes here were greetly surprised to
ear of the death of W Smith, which
ok place in Santa Maria, Cal., on
aturday, Oct 28th, after an illness of
ss than a day's duration and the sud-
enness his demise came as a shock
ail. He was a former resident Of
linton and was a sister of Mrs Wm
ohertson and John Dayrnent. ' ram
e Times, published at Santa Maria,
e learn that he was a pioneer of the
tate and one of the valley's first set -
ere and now he has passed away at
e age of 67 years, 3 months and 14
es. The late Mr Smith was born in
orkehire, England, July 12th,1834,and
the age of 15 came to Canada, set -
ng in Toronto. In 1855 he was !tar-
ed but after two years both his wife
d only. child died. In 1860 he went to
liforma, followed harming and iocat-
in several places in the northern
rt of the state. After remaining five
ars there he rettirned to Canada and
Jan 8th, 1866, at the age of 32 years
was married to Sarah Dayment. In
uguet the followiag year he returned
Virginia City and at the end of the
eat mining' excitement went to Ar-
go Grande in 1870 and ten years later
de Santa Maria his final home, be-
g thirty ye -ars in California. A he-
ed wife and eight children survive
m, of which Frank is the oldest fol -
wed by Chas. W., Minnie J., Fred,
alter L , Arthur, Nettie and Albert;
e foimer two are the only married
ldren, Mr Smith was a hard work -
during all hia life and just as he was
out to reap the benefits of his cease -
toil enabling hien to spend his de-
ning years in comfort his honored
der came to an unexpected end and
honored and respected by all, as
life is characteristic of a good and
e citizen, a devoted husband and
ing father. We join in sympathy
the bereaved Ones. Intermenttook
eta at Santa Maria the .Monday fol-
ing his death.
Coming and Going
E. Shultz, Preeton, gave the New Eat
11 on Thuraday, while here on bushing.
r Heiner and biro Thompson, from,
rgetown, visited Mr F. Arotwsn last
k,
Br
tam LATE H. SNIT/I.-An old re- sun
fah
*Meat gene in the person of Henry j
Smith. Who died on tbie 8th Ind He tali
was only really ill for it few days al- bud
thouth it gait quite noticeable he was ware
failittg, in health before his final end. m
On Wednesday he was taken with a been
strcke and removed next deor to the vs,„h
home of his daughter, Mrs King, Where am,
he passed away Ott Friday evening, inn(
only being's few days ill. • The deceas-
ed gentleman wale* native of Devon,'
shire, Eng., in the year 1722. Comieg ins h
to Canada in 1854 with his wife, Ann and
Edney, and two children and, vvorking eyed
in London for awhile, he then reznov- in hi
„ed to Clinton purchasing the lot (Which conn
Shad only been chopped cnit,not cleared) ouni
on which he had lived until his death,
He was it carpenter by trade, doing
the Woodwork of some of the olcleet
buildinge in town and was employed in
the McTaggart fanning mill until 1885.
His wife died in 1805 and one daughter,
Mrs Geo. Swallow, only two years ago.
There is still living a son and daughter,
14red, of Chicago. and Mra Xing, Call-
um, In politieal cotiVietiens he Was al-
ways a Reformer and in religion a
ppember of the Presbyterian church,
The funeral was held from the red-
dence of Mrs King, Victoria street, on
Monday afternoon and the many
friends who attended shetved the high
esteem in vvinieh the deceased Wtte held.
The serVicee were conductrd by Rev,
A. Stewart. rhe pall-bearors being
Metiers., MeCorvie, F. Hornbill, S.
G. Plummer, T. Holloway, NV. Smith
and Alex. MeXenzie, Those ft
stance who were preeent at thefun-
from a distence were Mei Stott,
M_Ieff Nellie McDonald, of 13tuce-
0 Mrs Thorn end Mrs Poddens of
Exeter, and Miss Ring, Datthw000,
r and Mrs Geo. Biseett, of the Ooder-
P, O., visited Mr and Mrs D. Cook on
day lase ,
Tolmie, Ilf.P., of Kincardine liVitsi a
er in *own on Thireday. Ere was on
nese here and also in Goderioh. We
elearted to have a loan from him,
rand Mrs Thole Tel*, town, have
away on a jaunt for the past three
e 'lofting M the Pan, Ingersoll, Lon,
Exeter and other points, l'hey re-
ed home On Tueiday night aftera most
sant outing.
m Notley, of London, has been spind-
le holidays among hie old friends here
at Bruoefleld. It is some pare einoelhe
here, but he has yet a Tarp warm ip
a heart for this place. He has been
elated with the London Fire Depart.
for a long time, and regarded as
One of the best men in the Wendt:Ai,
We onderstend that IStriOolin Campbell,
of Goderioh, who ie an old Olintonien, has
been pieced on the reserve het to deliver
addressee in connection with the Women's
Institute, in -miens- parts of the Province.
Miele from the fads that *hey 8831 all we -
men can talk, Mrs Campbell has an at.
tractive personality, is well versed on adv.
eltal matters of specie] intereal to women,
aud cen present her Vials% eith goat clear -
nap',,
Mr Otte. of Town it rase, who have been
running the eyeporator here for beyond
yeare,intended toreturn to hishom in Rose,
N.Y., this week.flehada inicoeasfol moon,
althonghit has only been abeathelf of lett
year's °MVO. At the evaporator here
8000 buebele heve been prepared. Tine
firm alsotee an eysporeter at Dungannon
whieh turned out it large quasi ity, and Mr
Cane having bonght the output froni Bap
field factory, hed 00 tons of fruit for ship-
ment. The quality is far abOVe that ef
lomat years, and Mr OW fiat no diffla
oulty in platting his fruit in the mullet,
Cooper's 800ktore, ,
•A Bargain P. Pictures
8plendid Copies of famous pieturec, mounted with helm oolored
matting, suitable for hanging just es they are, Stroh subjeota
Lorna Don, The Choir Boy, Dreamland, Charmed, Amen, fl
tune and others. size 12 x 18 mien%
The Price is only Se •
See Our Window DiaPiaY,
Our Fancy Chinaware Department s the delight of all who have
Been it new goods are being added almost every week and: we are
always pleiteed to ehow you whet we have and quote, prioee.
A Special in China
Is a line of Cups and Saucier
• worth in the regular may 25o
each, now we are selling them
2 for 25c.
• Ceming and Going
--
Mr and Mae J. troGarva epent Sunday at
their daughter's, Mrs (Rev.) Deihl,at Ailsa
Craig,
• Miss McLaren, of Goderioh, spent a few
days of last week with her aunt, M
Mile% at the Queen's,
Alex, Schrerik, of Harriston, visited
brother, A. A. Sahrenk,the hustling a
for is few days last week.
• Miss Randall went borne to Pari
Saturday laet, being called home on
count of her mother's filmes,
Thos. Sheppard was in the county
• last week to see hie brother Jacob, wh
primly ill. We learn that theoidge
nian is still very feeble.
Mrs Gilbert, of Melvin, Mich., daug
of Jae, Thoropson, who has been the guest
of Mrs Isaac Dodd, for several weeks, .re-
• turned home on Friday last.
Mr and Mrs John Walker were gueste of
Mr and Mrs James Walker in Goddrioh, on
Bandey week. Their niece, Miss EV&
Walker, returned to Clinton with them
Among thorn) who went away to sp
the Ring's Birthdey were i-Blise Sne
her home in London, Mies MoRay to
forth and J. W. Trealeaven to • Luokn
W, U. Latornel with friends in Londe
We notioed quite it number mune h
• to spend the Ring's Birthday with
arming whom wete :-Chaes. Shaw f
Woodstock, Bert Dayment and H
• Brewer, Stratford, Frank Dayment,
Marys, jas. Lobb,freight agent from G
• James Bra has •beeneeeleoted as on
the judges on eheep for the Internati
Live Stook E.11.13D ition, to be held in
cs.go on the 30sh uf Noyeinber. This is
small honor for a Canadian, as the exh
tion is one of the most •important one
the continent.
• Mr Laing, Proyieciel Auditor, is
Goderich this week auditing the hooka of
the county, and aleo those of towhehips
contiguoue thereto; the treasurers of differ.
ent nannioipalities were requested to take
their books to the Court•Honse for exam-
ination.
Clinton, Ont.
1111.1.111.11111.11.1111.111.
e pining and Going.
nirs . eyeer, ot Woodetook, is vieiting.
her mother Mrs Saville,
Mies Helen Bowers wilispend the whiter
with frienee in Benseele.
re 0, ' tiro .7, W. Irwin and daughter Agnett
were in Toronto this week visiting
his • Ms Jambe McKeown was home from
gent, Seaforth lon Sunday, accompanied by hers
friend, Mies Murray,
s On T. Litwin was down at Toronto for.Sun.
IC- day, visiting a daughter; Mrs Levan hair
been there for the past month,
hter son, gravel roaddeft 3n Monday for Ste les.
i
town Mr and Malt W.J.Powell and eon, Mader ••'''
0 is Reber, of Mount Forest, spent Sunday
ntle- under 'the Parental roof.
Jit.,. T. Thompson, son of Mre Thomp-
w ere he expeote to vend it month.
Min Helen Ford, Forest, (late of Park,
bile) was the gime of her friend, Miss
hfloelildeany?,anne, at the Rectory, during the.
Miss Sadie Spence, Brantford, and Mies
. Nettie Linklater, Winghtsm, spent a few
ent days last week with their cousin, Misc.
11 it Mande Dowser.
Sea- Mr and Mrs Ed. Suffel, Vienna, accora-
ow ; panied by the former's =Hier, who has
n. been visiting them for the past two menthe,,
ome are gueste at the Rotatory. -
ne M. Morrison, Hallett, has been engaged
rom Ite the evaporator while it was in operation
arry here; this week he took it driving trap up IG.
Si. Owen Sound and neighborhood. '
alt. a . onteith, Tuokeremith, hae been.
e of 'here this week with her niece from St.
onal _Alarm whO was" receiving medioal treat -
C no Omnetnatr; itheetYreweetr (3 gm" at A.
hThnte"'13."
[bi- Mrs doh]] Croll, who has been spending
s on a month with Borne of her daughters in
• Galt, returned Mune on Saturday, and her
at daughter, Mrs Elliott who hes k h
ere
welting, left for home on Monday.
Condhctor Quire, whose jovial counten-
ance hi eta well known on the traine of she
L. H, ca B., has -been taking it few days.
holidays, and his place has been supplied
by one of the most efficient and competent
men in the service, Conductor Ireland,
W. Smith was down from Goderioh on
Friday. He tells us that things '.re „ rush-
ing ahead in the building of bis large sum-
mer hotel. The weather jut suited the
biailders who are now et the founciation
and brickwork will soon commence.
Everything will be in dupe for the recep-
tion of guests the beginning of next Bummer.
J. Taylor, who is the ef5oient District
representative for the Confederation Life
Life Insurance) Co., recently had it tempore
ary offer made hirn to accept the agency
for the whole County, but his beldam in-
terest' would not show him to do so, He
retains, however, his position, al District,
representative.
W. Jackson and F. 11, flodgene have
returned home from their trip to Montreal,
where they were attending the ennui,'
meeting of the Ticket Agents' Amen., ot
which the former wee elected president.
They were accompanied by their wives.
Mr and Mrs Jackson returned home on
Saturday, but Mr and Mrs Hodgeee dut
not reach home until Monday evening,
to Quebec.
having taken in a trip of the aseoolation
Mr Searle has received word that his wife
expecte to reach home to -day (Friday).
She has been at Indian Head, Man for
some time, and intended to have bete:1'13m*
before this, but the illness of her tether,
Mr Lee, detained her. • Mr Searle says he
doee not at all enjoy bachelordom.
T. J.. Sibley, who has been visiting his
parents, Mr and Mrs /3. P. Sibley, for a
couple of weeks, returned to New York ibis
week. Mr Sibley is it mechanical engineer
of more than ordinary ability, and as he
spent all hie spare time here, it was neces-
sary for him to get back to his duties.
Over six weeke ago Mr John Bell had
the misfortune to be thrown out of a rig by
it runaway horse, He did not think he
was badly hurt at the time, but it was
sabeeguedtly found that hie injuries were
so painful thet he could not leave the
house. Laos Friday afternoon be wail out
for the first time, and though he looked
somewhat feeble hie friends were very glad
to Bee him ardundieven if he was compelled
to ride in it low carriage. He will soon be
himself
Mr Thoe. Boles, of West Middlesex, was
here last week in the interest of the Em-
pire Accident Insurance Co., of which he
is seoretary. He was formerly connected
with the Horne Cirole, and will be remem-
bered se it former prominent resident of
Stanley, being a brother of the late John
*dee. He owns it farm within ten miles
of London, (though he deers not give much
personal attention to 11) and says the ad-
vantage of having it farm near a city is
worth 6100 extra to any farmer.
Mr Searle eaye if he cart dispose of h
in 6gitlYoz131,Tal:e ter& :Phil? :le:
residing, To put it bluntly, we. hope
°ail Bell the hone% He has been a re,
dent mince 1855, and one of the most soil
and useful (libretti of the place Be hem
filled all poeitione of public treat and re-
sponsibility, having been Mayor, Reeve
and Councillor, and though some of us
have not always agreed with him on every-
thing his efforts have generally been in
the direction of promoting the intireats and
prosperity of the town, He has certainly
done hie share in the orogen of buildings,
and hee tried to beantify the town, the
proper care oftheireee being his hohby.
His le one of-the.rnost familiar figures on
our street% and if he went to London he'd
be like a fish out Of water -he doesn't,
know halt-sedozen people there, while be
knowe everybody here, Therefore we hope
he doesn't sell 00.
Last Week W. (intake mild a visit to
his mother, who is living sithlier son
Aearri, in Goderioh township; she Is pretty
- well advanced, being 85 years of age, and
naturally -lining in physical ability.
She ie one of ihe very few remaining pion.
cern of that township, being it resident
thereof for over 60 years, and of course has
witnessed yery great changes; it Was liter.
ON a howling wilderness' when first she
re tared it. Tier oldest son, Wm. Centeion,
now it well known and respected resident
of town, was lie third white obild born in
the tnwnship. Mrs Caatelen has been it
member of the Methodist church aimed tie
far beck ae ran remember, She
belonged to the* close of ettualy settlere
Wire laid the founditione of (moiety in this
western world, the like of whit+ will never
be mien egain, and while her yeere of
ectieity are over, we trust her dive Isere
below may he men", and OM the richt
lemmings 01 Providence may be here.
It ie said ot moat women -truly or other,
wise -that they object in telling their age,
much more haying it in print; but there in,
at any rate one woman in town who rather
glories in her age, and she hoe good reason
to do so. This is Mrs T. O. Cooper, who,
hie considerably more than passel her
allotted "three score years and ten," being
now in het 88th year; she wee 87 en the '
8rd of the preeent month. She goes down
street art jauntily se a moon half her age
hes the use of nearly all her faculties, and
is heti every prospeot of many years before
tie her. One of the oldest residents of *hie
re aeration, ehe is also 0110 of the meet highly
he esteemed, and she belongs to a class of
which there are not many left, we are sorry
ve to Hay, her name having been on the gab-
goription list of the New tn,t ever since it.
started in 1865.
Araong those who have returned frora
the northwest 'is Gordon Cunningham°,
who arrived home on Saturday evening.
By Wedneeday it would make. the three
months complete, as he left On the weir -
ohm on the 13th of August. 'While steep
-
he obeyed with his aunt, Mre Br, E. CI.
lander, at Hariney, Man., southwest of
Winnipeg, The train he went oat on con-
sisted of 15 coeches, and other equally as
barge *mine lett TOrotit0 the Berne dayior
the west; on returning the train, nine
coaoheevere all welt filled with priseengere
toOntano end Quebec, many being bound
for home in the maritime provinces. la
took from Tuesday to Sistuedey to come
from Ilariney, which is mouldered very
good time, He Into the same story to tell'
of the too roantehervestere who went oat
and the °rope being datuaged by the web t
weather, the farmers not being able be
thtesh it. There is way amonet of shoot.
ing, ducks and geese being in abundrinee,
one fanner having 40 soiree completely
destroyed by these birds, He has gone out
and shot it dozen or so before ereahfast,
and sportsmen have killed hundreds in it
Mee bout% Hartney is in it good pert of
Manitoba, arid the °witty around it will
be more veltable, as 0, P. 0. is build-
ing a branch lineli 11 thiedireation. Gorden
Would not like to live in the West perman-
ently; the eurniner is all right, but he die
not think the *eat wcioid be agreeable,
Fred Rem Who wee up In/Cheney, Men.,
titerzend tharewoenekt2riday nit, and Kirk