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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1905-04-13, Page 81 1 1 1 0 Your astor Soos THE WINOHAM ADVANCE, THURSDAY, . APRIL 13, 1905. 11 YollI Goin re Certainly g To Have a New Pair of Shoes For Easter. Every Lady win want something smart in Foot- 1 wear to go with her ,Easter Gown. Every Man will want a pair of natty, new Shoes to go with his uew Suit and. Top Coat. Every Boy and. Girl a newpair of Will want Shoes to go with the Easter Suit or Dress. If every Shoe wearer would see our styles and learn our mons Ysavin g prices, there wouldn't be a pair of "Easter Shoes" soldloutside this store. Every member of the family has been carefully thought of and cared for, at reasonable prices. Everything in Footwear for everybody. MAY WE EXPECT YOU IN ? Full Line Trunks and Valises. 1 1 1 W. J. Greer, The Shoer J kW/I 11 n 1 l 1111 1 MID 1 1 That Pale, Tired Girl. She is hi society, in business; at home, everywhere yon see her, but always worn and fatigued. She hasn't heard. of Ferrozone or she would be perfectly well. How quickly it strengthens—what an appetite it gives—what a glow it brings to pallid cheeks! the nutriment contained. in Ferrozone puts strength into anybody. Laughing eyes, rosy lips, bright quick movement all tells of the vitality Fer- rozone produces. Thousands of at- tractive happy women use Ferrozone —Why not you ? A box of fifty choco- late coated tablets 50 cts., at any drug store. C. J. MAGUIRE REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE AND LOAN AGENT. CONVEYANCING Collection of Rents and Accounts a specialty. ASSIGNEE. ACCOUNTANT. Office—in Vanstone Block. Open Saturday evenings, 7 to 9. A number of desirable resi- dential properties, in Wing - ham, for sale on reasonable terms. ABNER COSENS R. Knox Watchmaker, Jeweler and Stationer. For many years the leading Jeweler of Wingham and the surrounding country, has opened business in the Stone Block, Opp. Queen's Hotel A Complete, Up-to-date Stock, always on hand, consisting of Watches, Clocks, Rings and Jewelry of every kind. School Books, School Supplies and Stationery. Cameras and Photographic Supplies. A free 'Dark Room' for amateurs is in building progress. Fine Watch, Clock and Jewelry re• pairing a specialty. All work done on short notice, and fully guaranteed. Call in and sec our stock and prices. R. Knox EXAMINATIONS FOR MARCH. Wingham Public School. Subjects—Arithmetic, Geography, Latin, Composition, Physics ; maxi- mum, 400. Foam III. Viola Davidson Jessie. Garrick Maude Troy Irene Davis Alberta Rintoul Wln. Linklater Maggie Troy Janisa Perrie Laura Nay Laura Ansley Joy Btowett Cora Currie John Hutton Wm. Isbister Etta Burns Gertie Troy Cora Sherriff F`hel Ferguson 0. Cruikshank 0. Cruikshank Anna Law George Elliott Mabel Ross Olive Ferguson Lillian Deyell Alf. Posliff Merton Hart Foust II A. Wingham - Ontario faster Goods Post Cards Fancy Cards Novelties Suitable lines with which you may sur - pride your friends. 333 311 305 300 289 272 272 268 265 258 235 225 223 220 220 (1) 203 192 182 174 (1) 172 (1) 162 (1) 148 (2) 136 (1) 84 (2) 65 (2) 55 (2) Ethel Davidson 314 Winnie Stewart 289 Pearl McPherson 284 Thos. Wilson 270 Vera Holmes 259 Bessie Marsales 242 Flo. Vanuorman 224 Earnscliffe Musgrove 197 (1) Olive Manners 191 (1) Clarence Wilson 1&5 Everett Glenn 173 Ed. Robinson 167 (1) Clare Adams 136 (1) FOURTH CLASS. Examined in Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography and Composition ; maxi- mum, 629. R. Davidson 536 M. Williamson 524 S. Davidson 520 M. Moore 502 M. McLean 501 M. Paterson 497 E. Whyte 485 R. Kerr 474 J. Bowman 459 B. Robertson 459 M. Flood 459 W. Browett 457 M. Drummond 455 M. McGregor . 452 M. Fry 451 M. McDonald 449 F. Forler 445 F. Constable 440 U. Robertson 439 J. Guest 437 E. Mann 436 I. Vannorman 433 E. Diamond 433 M. Sherk 430 L. Harold 426 W. Galbraith 403 A. Hart 403 T. Paterson 403 E. Gannett 397 H. Buchanan 385 C. Rintoul 380 N. Vanalstine 368 L. Henry 364 P. Duncan 345 E. Paterson 339 C. Blackhall 309 H. Davidson 297 M. Lloyd 289 W. Sim I Dons28' 2 L. Green 275 A. Little 256 C. Brock . E. Atcheson A. Brock 198 0. Johnston . 156 C. Webb 99 (2) 0. Cartwright ... 30 (4) W. Borden 16 (4) R. Robertson . „ ..... . , 16 (4) A writer in Country gentleman says that to -day wheat, c•aan be sowed, harvested, and delivered in Chi- cago from the great farnis in the West for an outlay of 25c per bushel. As a result of this, 80c wheat, the writer says, pays better today than $1 wheat did, not many years ago, In this connection an illustration is given 1)y Country Gentleman of a great Ina - chine, drawn by about a score of horses, which cuts and threshes with one operation, being capable of an out turn of 1,000 bushels per day. r1. Brown, Rag and Metal Co., buy- all kinds of hides, wool and )fek Rev. J. A. Hanlon conducted Divine services in Wingluwi on Sunday. last. Evangelistic meeting. at T. T. Field's next Sunclaay; everybody invited to come told enjoy a service of singing, prayer, praise and study of Tho Word. Rev.. Robt, Perkins of Exeter. preached very acceptably. in St. Paul's church, Witlgbani, on Sunday last,. Rural Dean Lowe preaching Mission- ary sermons in Exeter. lieu. Mr. Magee, pastor of Clinton Baptist Church, has received a cordial invitation to Swan River, Manitoba, a new town ce the Canada, North 1 n Railway, and has the natter under consideration. Epworth League Sunday, in Win g- lLlMethodist church, April 16th• anniversary sermons will be preach- ed by Rev. E. E, Scott of Galt. Bev. Dr. Gundy will preach Educational sermons in Galt on that date. Sunday, April 30th, has been chosen by the Lord's Day Alliance as the day known as "Lord's Day Sunday", and pastors are requested to give the mat- ter of Sabbath observance thought and attention, and impress the work of the Alliance upon their congrega- tions. Rev. J. McCall, of Toronto, preach- ed for the last two Sundays in Wing - ham, taking the morning servicc in the Presbyterian church, and the evening service in the Methodist church. His earnest, evangelical dis- courses were listened to with great in- terest and profit. A wave of religions fervour is sweeping through Lanarkshire, the largest industrial county- in Scotland. The revival movement has spread in a most remarkable degree and thou- sands of converts have been made in Motherwell, the centre of the Scot- tish iron and steel trades. Prize pugi- lists, wrestlers, and professional foot- ballers have joined the ranks of the revivalists, and outside the public houses bands of young converts sing from morn till midnight. There are 66 books in the Bible, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New. Of chapters, there are 929 in the 0. T. and 200 in the N. T., or a total of 1,189. The 0. T. has 23,214 verses, and the N. T. 7,959, in all, 31,- 173. There are 773,692 words and 3,- 567,180 letters in the bible. The mid- dle chapter and least in the bible is - Psalm, 117 ; the middle verse is the eighth verse of Psalm 118. The shortest verse is John 11:35; the long- est verse, Esther 8 :9. The 21st verse of the 7th chapter of Ezra has all the letters of the English alphabet, ex- cept J. The Teeswater News says :--Rev. Mr. Walker who lives at Williamson's Corner and is pastor of Salem Circuit has the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends in the great misfor- tune One of his one of losinghis tsight. 226 . 04 rey.. Walton is to have telephone con- nection in the spring. Miss Lizzie McNaughton of Brun, seals is holidaying with )ler sister, Mrs. Lowe, 5th eon, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Strachan entertained a few •of their young friends on Wednesday evening. A special meeting of the Council was Weld at Ethel on Saturday to adopt the by-laws for the Cox, Howard and Jacklin drains, The- bridge over the Beauchamp creek drain, south of Moncrietf, was taken away by the recent freshet, A. temporary structure has been put on to accommodate the travelling public, Tuesday of last week D. Milne ship. peel three tlaoro bred Short Horn cows and a Heifer to T. S. Corbett who re- sides at Amherst, N. 5, Mr. Corbett was here the week previoas and made his selection, Roe's .Epworth League intend hold- ing their literary next Tuesday even- ing. A very special program is in preparation, gentlemen taking one part aux) ladies the other, Silver col - betaken L thedoor. col- lection ,k Dat ct willt The report of the demise of James Douglas last Saturday horning at his new home, lot 10, con, 14, cane as a great shock to the cominunity as a goodly number had not even heard' that he was ill. It appears that some years ago he injured. his left limb and catching cold erysipelas set in, follow- ed by blood poisoning, resulting in his death. Mr. Robt. McAllister intends hold- ing an auction sale of stock and im- plements on Friday of this week. They expect to all go to Cockburn Is- land in the near future, where Mr. McAllister has an interest in a large Turnberry. The following is the report of S. 5. No. 11 for March : Sr. dtIi- •Fred Jalut- ston, Georgina Phippen, Ernest Link - later, later•, l•.�tilii C%iirrie, Fmk Calhoun, Barbara Styles, Jr, kelt'--Earl lisle); Emily Forsyth; Annie Finnen, Roy Nettc:tfield, Mamie Lcdiet. St•. 3rcl---- lfthel Ranson. Earl. Graves, Laura Calhoun, Willie Lockridge, .]r. 3rd•-•• Maty Currie, Lizzie Lockt•idge, Anna McDonald, Maggie Reid, Eddie Lock - ridge, Aggie l+innen, Edna.. Finley, Sr. 2nd --•Eva Linklater, Carrie Weeks, Ruby 'Forsyth. Jr. 2nd— Frank Lea - et, Frank Loekridge, Willie Srigley. Sr. Pt, II --John Rogers, Minnie Salm- (less; Susie Welsh. Ji. Pt. II—Alvin. Groves, Alfred 1.ockriclge, Beatrice Johnston, Ralph Weeks. Sr. Pt, '— Jessie Currie, Sun Styles, Gordon Ranson, Ross Forsyth, Alyrtle Lock- ridge.received e rid e. IV att g y.g est standing for the month, Names are in order of merit. M. D. Fisher, teacher. Turnberry Council root April 10 ; members ail present ; the Reeve in the chair. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted, on motion of Messrs. Moffatt and Rutherford. — , No.. Cou land IC 11 •--•)hat• By-law 11, 1905, be passed to prohibiloitering or camping op the public roads or vacant lands in the township of Tarn - berry, nnd.prov idin � a penalty for any infraction of this By-law, on convic- tion before any of His Majesty's Jus- tices of the Peace having• jurisdiction in this municipality—carried. Moffatt--Couplancl--That By-law No. 0, 1905, be amended by striking out the names of Henry J. Perrin and John Tervitt, and inserting in lien thereof, the naves of Wm. Mitchell and Jas. Godkin—carried. Arrangements were made with Mes. srs. Duff & Stewart to repair B line bridge at as early a date as possible. timber limit. While we are sorry to andhchequesnlissued:-Dats vid©Jewett, lose thele as residents, we sincerely repairs to washout on Morris bdy., $3 ; wish them every success in their new Robt. Hupher, repairs to washout on hone. Howick bcly., $5 ; Robt. Woods, cut - Last Sunday Roe's Sabbath School ting ice and attending bridge, $2. was re -organized. The officers and The Council then adjourned to meet teachers are as follows :—Supt.—Ben. - in the Clerk's office, Bluevale, on Mon - Jackson ; Asst. -Supt. — L. Frain ; day, May 29th next, at 10 o'clock a. n). Bible-class—Jos. Raynard ; Jr.j Bible- for general business, and at 1 o'clock class—L. Frain ; boys No. 1 — Robt' p. m. as a Court of Revision of the Carr ; girls No. 1.—Miss Susie Pear- Assessment Roll for the current year. son ; organist—Miss Julia Frain ; Rec.- John Burgess, Clerk. Sec.—Miss Jennie Hogg. This Sun- day School did a good work last year and was well attended. All are look- ing forward to this year's work and Morris. hope it will be profitable. • John. Wheeler, 4th line, has had a The Atwood Bee says :—A commer- hard tussle with sciatica and was cial traveller and the hostler of Longe- under the doctor's care. way's hotel, Ethel, had an experience The Bodnlin Lime 'Works will corn- iest week that they will not soon for- tnence trorlc next Monday and will get. They were driving towards Hen -have the finished article at the close fryn and calve to a culvert over which of the week if all goes well. the water was rushing to a depth of a couple of feet. The culvert is rather - Walter G. Davidson, who was farm - narrow in any event, and they un- ing on the 2ncl line, has bought out fortunately drove too near the edge, the Wasntan blacksmith shop, Bine- and were both thrown into the water vale. We wish him success. which was pretty deep in places. The traveller managed to scramble out and the hostler was carried down by the current. He sank several tines, but he was eventually rescued by one of the near -by residents. The horse and eyes became sightless about six buggy were held fast in the- deep months ago, while the other retained water and it took considerable plan - its normal strength until one day last ning and hard work• to•extricate them week when the power of sight sudden- from the icy water, ly left it like a waning light. Mr. Walker is a man of about seventy• I years of age but is still active and in robust health. He is deservedly East Wawanosh. popular on the circuit and much re- gret is felt that he can no longer at- Thos. Bell, 5th line, is indisposed at tend to his pastoral duties. present. COO Iia p ,' COOPER V � � � CO\/ i I'rtbber, ca el and feathers of g, all kinds. Highest price its etch; if (suca>mssorr to Alex. moss) brought to house, five cents a hundred i_ . e extra, ing s, 1 Belgrave. T. J. Brydges rejoices over the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Geo. David spent a few clays in London last week. Spvci t and Whaley started their waggon on the road this week. Geo. Proctor, 5th line of Morris, is building an addition to his stabling. Win. Watson received another car- load of British Columbia shingles last week. Mrs. Burney of Exeter is at her - father's, R. Stonehouse, attending to - her sick mother. • John L. Geddes had the misfortune to lose his fine Jersey cow last week, through milk fever. Rev. Malcolm of Teeswater and Rev. J. J. Hastie of Belgrave exchanged pulpits on Sunday last. Many of the elderly members of the A. 0. U. W. are very much displeased at the recent raise of rates. Chas. Howe of Blyth, ex -deputy - reeve of Morris, has become an almost helpless invalid owing to spinal trou- ble. Dan. Geddes has moved across the road into the McKenzie shop. Mr. Geddes is pulling down his own shop to rebuild. Rev. A. E. Jones had a sudden call to Port Elgin on Monday evening, his father being very ill; Mrs. Jones ac- companied him. Duncan Anderson of Turnberry has the sympathy of his friends and neighbors of BelgraVe in his sad. bereavement in the loss of his wife. Mr. Anderson was raised near Bel - grave. a, West Wawanosh. Rev. R. Hicks is the new incumbent of St. Paul's parish. John V'Tightnlan of Westfield is able toafter an attack be out again a of sciatica. Miss Ruby Robinson is the succes- sor of Hiss Kathleen Swann as as- sistant -teacher aehratDun annon, to e g The Wawanosh Fire Insurance Co. directors have changed the monthly meetings from the first Tuesdayin the month to the second. Many of the oldest settlers say that March was the mildest month of that name they have ever seen ; spring plowing began in March. TINDERS WANTED. Tenders addressed to the under- signed and endorsed "Tender" will be received up till 6 o'clock p. m., liro:•rloA.r, Arum atm, 1905, for the erection of a Two -room and Basement Public School Brick or Cement Building in the Village of Wroxeter, Huron County, Ont. Ten- ders for the whole work or for the different branches therein will be con- sidered. Plans and specifications may be seen at the residence of the under- signed or at the offices of Stewart, Witton & Taylor, Architects, Brant- ford, Ont. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM WILSON, See. Public School Board, Wroxeter, Ont. Dated a Wroxeter, 8th April, 1905. Mrs. David Dunbar, who has been ill, is better. Jno. H. McClinton had a successful wood bee one day last week. Garfield McMiche tl of near Seaforth, paid as visit to friends on the 5th line last week. Mr. and Mrs. J nScott of Morris visited at Alex. Sc tt's, Oth line, last Saturday. L a n 0 U Henry Morrish and family of West- field visited at Robt. McDowell's, 6th line, last Friday evening. Quite a number attended Westfield church on Sunday, it being the day for receiving new members ; about 30 new names were added to the roll. A pretty marriage ceremony was - performed at Belgrave manse, by Rev. J. J. Hastie, on Wednesday, April 5th. The contracting parties were Miss Lottie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McBurney, and Mr. Robt. Scott, both of this township. Miss Minnie Mc- Burney attended the bride and Mr. Walter Scott assisted the groom. They returned to the bride's home, where a tasty wedding luncheon awaited them.• Both bride and groom are well and favorably known, and have the best wishes for a long and happy life. They received many val- uable presents. In the evening, at the home of the groom's father (Mr. Robt. Scott) about eighty young peo- ple spent a very -pleasant time in amusements. The young couple have taken up their residence on the 12th, where we hope they may spend many happy days. Jamestown. Rev. Mr. West will preach in the hall next Sabbath evening. • Misses Kate Wilson and Annie Ross of Brussels visited over Sunday with Miss Maggie Taylor. W. Innes' peddling waggon has started on another season's work, un- der the management of his son, Don- ald ; wewish ld imsuccess. every Mrs. Geo, Eckmier left last Satur- day morning for London hospital, to obtain skilled medical treatment. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. (Rev.) Baker of Bluevale. We sin- cerely hope for favorable reports. The usual prayer meeting will be held in the hall on Thursday evening, instead. of Friday evening, as the members of the Young People's Socie- ty are invited to join the Society of Wroxeter Presbyterian church. on that evening. Rev. Me. Perrin of Wroxeter visited the Sabbath School here last Sunday afternoon and was very much pleased with its progress. He also took the service in the evening, which was very largely attended, and delivered an ex- cellent sermon which certainly was appreciated by all. A Successful Horseman. Never allows his horse to suffer pain. He always uses Nervilino which Is noted for curing stiffnees, rlleaula• tisln, swelling and strains. Nervilino is just as good inside as outside. For cramps, colic, end internal pain it's tit perfect marvel. In the good racing stables Net t rime is always used--be- cuse it makes better horses and smal- ler veterinary bills. Twenty-five ets. buys a large bottle of Nero+aline; try On Wednesday* of last week Peter Jackson, who has been a resident of the 8th line for over 40 years, left with his wife and six of his family for their new hone at Tisdale N. W. T., where he has purchased a large tract of land. His son Ross, and Peter Robertson, of McKillop, accompanied the second car of stock on Tuesday. Mr. Jackson sold his 100 acre farm, which was the old homestead, being south half lot 9, con. 7, to his ,nephew, Geo. W. Jack- son, who is now in possession, for the sum of $4,875 and he is consequently free from his possessions in Morris. A special meeting of the council was held on April 5th, for the purpose of considering the rebuilding of Bodmin bridge and for the transaction of any other necessary business. On motion of Councillors Shaw and Kelly, Mr. Taylor was instructed to engage Messrs. Duff and Stewart to put the Sunshine bridge in a safe state of repair as soon as possible. On motion of Taylor and McOnt- cheon, the clerk was instructed to pro- cure from Ansley, County Engineer, plan and specifications for the con- struction of.a steel bridge with cement abutments to be placed over the river on the 4th line near Bocltnin, said bridge to have a span of 110 feet clear of abutments. On motion of Kelly and Taylor the clerk was instructed to advertise for tenders for construction of abutments and steel structure as soon as plan and specifications are in his possession, and as soon as he considers that suf- ficient tenders for the work are to hand, that the Council be called to- gether to consider the sante. The Council then adjourned. W. Clark, Clerk. Blyth. Railway matters are booming in Blyth at present. The contractors for the C. P. R. are busy getting every- thing in shape for the commencement of operations. - At the council meeting on Tuesday evening, Mr. T. Wilkinson, late of England, made a proposition to start a foundry and engine works in our village. He asked for a loan of $10,- 000, and the council offered him $5000. No decision was arrived at and the matter will be up for discussion again at a special meeting of the council one week from next Tuesdayevening. The Blyth Baseball Club has been organized with the following officers : —Hon. President—Jas. McMurchie ; President—Jno. Heffron ; 1st Vice— G. Summers ; 2nd Vice—A. Robinson ; 3rd Vice—A. E. Bradwin Sec. -Treats. —T. B. McArter ; Manager—Adan McKenzie ; Captain—Ed. McMillan ; Managing com. — Hugh Somers, R. McKay and Jos. Habkirk. Our vil- lage will be represented by a strong aggregation of players this season. There passed away on Sunday morning, an old and esteemed resi- dent of town in the person of Mrs. W. Brown ; deceased had been confined to her bed for several months and the end was not unexpected. She passed peacefully away in the hope of 0 glorious resurrection. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Win. Newcombe and Jennie at home, also four sons. The funeral took place on Tuesday to Um cemetery `on ceeter ; Rev. Mr. Holmes conducted• the services at the house and grave ; deceased teas 66 years of age, About Rheumatism. There are few diseases that inflict more torture than rheumatism and there is probably no disease for which such a varied and useless lot of seine - dies have been suggested, To say that it coat be cured is, therefore, a bold statement to- make, but Chamber- lain's Pain 13aln1, which enjoys an ex- tensive sale,. has Diet with 5reat suc- cess in the treatment of this disease, One application of Palin Bolan will re- lieve the pain, and hundreds of suffer- ers have, testified toerulanetlt cures by its mte. Why stiffer when fain Bain ttifat-ds such finiek relief and costs brit a trifle P For sale by all dtug- gists. 411 1 Busy, Busy Dais At "The Bee Hive." Dress Goods Section. There's busy business these days in the Dress Goods Section of The Bee Hive. Never such an array of ele- . gance of style of weaves and colorings to choose from never such high-class Dress Fabrics at such money saving values ; never such a selling as we've had the past week and we intend that each week's record will be away in advance of the past one. In the lead for Shirt Waist Suits are Mohairs, Voiles, Panama Cloths, Eoliennes, Crepe-De-Chene, Pebble Cloth and Cashmeres. We also show a splendid range of suiting iu Tweeds, Venetians and Broadcloths, and Plain and Fancy Effects in lighter weights. Prices range at from 25c ° per yd. up to $1.75. You will be more than pleased in making your selection at TIUS STORE. SHIRTINGS AND COT- • TABLE LINEN AND TONADES. TOWELLiNGS. This Store makes a special effort to secure Shirtings that not only wear well, but also that will wash well, and we never miss having them. Stock com- plete, with prioes per yard, 10o, 1232e, 150. In Cottonades, we show the greatest value ever put over our counters; nice, soft, heavy goods, as comfortable to wear as a wool tweed, and good value at 25 cts—bat our way of buying gives it to you at, per yard, 20 cts. MEN'S FURNISHINGS. Great values await you here • in Hats, Caps, Gloves, Hosiery, Suspenders, Neckwear, Under- wear, etc. - At this season of the year there is always a heavy demand for Table Linen and Towelling, and The Bee Hive is ready for big business in these lines. Pure Irish Linens are the kind you get here; they always wash to your liking, and laundry smooth and nice. Towelling values too, are sure to make steady custom- ers for this department. BOYS' CLOTHING. We are clearing ont all lines of Boys' Clothing, Suits, Odd Vests and Odd Pants, at won- derfully low prices. It will pay you to investigate Quality and Price, Highest Prices Paid for Butter and Eggs nb Ani a116.,Yw tr 01441n10 J. .r. ...a. .1... .. Din all Ala, u--... IL ugod .i ,iia, r, "THE BEE NINE" The Keeler Co. - , Wingham Howick. 'Plowing started on the tenth on March 31st. Howick Council twill meet in Ford- wich, April 15th. • DIED.—In Howick, on April 5th, Adam N. Hutchison, aged 76 years, 3 months and 7 clays. The Howick Spring Stallion Show will be held in Gorrie, on Friday, April 14th, commencing at one o'clock. Messrs. Wm, Spence and Thomas Darcy felled. a large hollow ehn tree last week and captured two fine coons. T. A. Gibson of Howick was paid $375 for a team of heavy horses Tues- day. There is money in good horses. Councillor Hainstock has purchased Jno. Scott's farm just north of Ford- wich for $5600. He has had it rented for two seasons. Jas. Stewart and family with their fanning effects moved onto the Dui - mage farts at Newbridge a few days ago. He has leased the farm for a term of years. People were startled on Wednesday evening of last week to hear that Geo. Strong, son of Win. Strong of the 6th con., was found by his brother John, lying in a bedroom with his throat cut. George resided on his own farm and was a bachelor, living alone, and no cause can be assigned as yet for the act and whether it was an attempt of suicide or murder is hard to say as nothing can he found as will establish anything definite in either case. Dr. Whitley and Coroner Smale were im- mediately summoned, and it is very doubtful if they will be able to bring him around again. A very pretty home wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Ruttan, lot 12, con. 16, Howick, on Wednesday, March 20, when their daughter, Miss Nellie, was united in marriage to Mr. J. D. Scott, ,by Rev. Mr. Radford of Belmore. The bridesmaid was Miss M. Scott, sister of the bridegroom, and the groom's attendant was Mr. Chas. Rattan, bro- ther of the bride. The bride was given 'away by her father, accompanying which the wedding march was played by Mr. L. Rohan, of Jamestown, un- cle of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Scott will reside on the 4th. Salem. Dick McMichael gave a flying trip through these parts last week. Mr. Wm. Mines has got settled on the farm he lately bought from Jas. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. W. Mitchell are snak- ing ready to take a trip to Manikoba and the coast, in the near future. 11ev. Mr. Ostet•ltout gave a very im- pressive sermon last Sunday after- noon. His subject Was "Prayer", The church was well filled. No one should miss the sermons at Salem. Mrs. Allan Fraliek attended the fun- eral of her mother last Monday. Her farther was bttried on the 2nd of March ; this snakes us feel that life is uncertain, but death is sure. Mr. and Mrs. Fralick have the sympathy of all in this part. Tito Sabbath school in this' place Will he reopened next Sunday after- noon, after the long winter months are past. Mr. Era Merkley taking charge of it. 11 Will open at the usual hour, One o'clock, Everybody will be made Welcome. atYw,.Illll�q.,, iliailtaarAMEM Single Fare For Easter • Holidays„ Going April 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24111. Returning until April 25th, 1905. Between all stations in Canada, also De- troit and Port Huron, Mich„ Niagara Falls, Susp. Bridge and Buffalo, N.Y. Special WAY Excursions TO POINTS IN Montana, Colorado, Utah British -Colum- bia, Washington, Oregon, California. On sale daily until May 15th. For tickets and full information call On L. HAItOLD, Town Agent, or to J. D. McDONALD District Passenger Agent, Torento. SETTLERS' TRAINS Will Leave Toronto Every Tuesday DURING MARCH . AND APRIL AT 9.00 P.M. FOR MANITOBA and the NORTH-WEST Via Grand Trunk to North Bay thence Cana- dian Pacific. A Colonist Sleeper will bo attached to each train. Passengers travel- ling without live stock should take tho train leaving Toronto 1.45 p.m. Train leaving Toronto at 9 p.m. is for passengers travelling with stock, Full particulars and copy of "Western Canada" from any C. P. R. Agent or C. B. Foster, D.P.A., Toronto. Real Estate to The second year of my' heal Estate an 1 Insurance business is to a close ; I am glad to be able to inform the public that my business for the past year has been nearly double of tho Preceding year, and is steadily increasing. I thank those who have given mo their patronage in the past, and I extend a hearty invitation to all who have Real Isatate to soli or to those who wish to buy to call and sec mo. as niy lists are extensive, comprising some of the beat properties t oporHes to bo had,both in town and noun rv.. Mone tot )r a • a rate of interest. l.lfo and Accident; Insurance (Met- ed. A Call solicited. Co J. MAGUIRE Real Estate and Business Transfer. (Office—Vanstene i3loek, Wint;hair) Norio..—I have arranged with the Dominion ))inion Bank to manage Illy bust- ness and all owing lite on Notes or Mortgages can pay principal or interest at any time. After fallutg due, rem- ember you frees) not pay until you 000 req ue steel to doTT thank sob laic. I allthosewho have done business with 111e, and wish you every prosperity. ROUT. MclNlioo. e-�t