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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1905-05-12, Page 1As a local pa er N W ERA is egnaled b few - and surpassed by none Are you a subscriber? EITLBLISIIIID 1865 ROBERT HOLD =Pub CLINTON, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, MAY. 12, 1905. Irake a look at your label, and if does not read 1905, NOW is the time to arrange to-- . have it read thus. si purview fasa• ante . • (i.se whoa met se pita AGAIN TO THE -FRONT iliBpovereign Bank 'OF CANADA now pays interest -onAVINGS ACCOUNTS from date of deposit FOUR TIMES A YEAR. H. T. rtaaa.1NTQICI . Clinton Manager NLW ADVERTISEMENTS. Coal -Wm. Downs 1 Our way -W. T. O'Neil 1 Blue Vitriol -R. P. Reekie ' 1 Why Not?- G. B. Ballard 2 Beautiful millinery -W. Newcombe 4 What about -W. Cooper & Co 4 Silver polish -W. H. Hellyar 5 Men's hat sale -Tozer & Brown 5 - Found -Morrell & Holmes 5 Seed talk -R. Adams 5 Central meat market 5 Golf. sticks -NEW ERA 5 Figs for sale -J. Becker 5 Ghs1 wanted -G. Britton 5 ,Hullett Court of Revision 5 'Calves for sale -H. Richmond 5 Notice to creditors-Ridout & Hale 5 Cotton dress goods-Hodgens Bros8 Hats for 50c-Hodgens Bros 8 Wall decorations -W. D. Fair Co8 The funeral of the late Hon. James Sutherland at Woodstock on Saturday was very largely attended. Coal— Having purchased the Coal business of D. McCorvie, I am now pre- pared to receive orders for all sizes -Grate, Egg, Stove, Nut and Soft, and splict your patronage. Will sell only the best grades. Orders left. with me at Coal Office; G.T.R, or at Harland Bros'. Hardware Store, will re- ceive prompt attention. WM. DOWNS. Clinton Oruceilold (Tels week) • . Otibiten"; -On Tumidly, evening a• large number assembled WAS Preeby: terian church to bear Mrs, John Ross, foruter y of Brucefield ; she Volta sat the great revival going on in the world, and also spoke of her late husband and her family, telling of her great trust in God The Huron Presbytery held a special meeting on :Tuesday in the Presbyterian .church ; the mem- bers were enteetkined at the manse. Ncrras.-W, ()Tlemcen has returned from visiting his son, James Chapman, of Manitoba. 'Mr. Prime, station agen t, has moved into Mrs. John Walker's nouse, recently vacated by Mr. Alair. Mrs. W. Mustard, er., of Stanley, is at present very -111 ; she celebrated the eighty-fifth anniversary of her birth Met week. Chas. &wets is attending .the Collegiate in.0iintoa, vhere he is studying French in order to matricu- late ; he passed his flrst year's study of medicine in LondonsucceeeftillY. Rev. B. Ketched, who was last week *or- dained to the ministryin Hamilton, was presented with a minister's gown and band's by the ladies of his congre- gation. Miss Grace Murdock tanglat school in Zurich for Miss Kate Hart ' last week. Miss A.ggie Hart is con- fined to her home by illness. Arbor day was observed .by the sphool on Fri- day last by a general cleaning -up, and the planting of trees, flowers, etc. ' untended for last week) . Duaall.-Our villagers were sorry to learn on Saturday of the death of John Cummins, after a short illness, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Duncan Mc- Gregor, of Tuokersmith. He had been in poor health for some tittle, and re- cently had an attack of geippe. . He was _working at the home ot Wm. Bell, when he took ill, and was taken to the home of his sister. The funeral was beldon Monday, Rev. E. H. Sewers offiCiating, deceased being,a member of his congregation. A larae number of friends and reletives followed the remains to Egmondville cemetery. it is reported at Ottawa that Parlia- ment may sit till August. Several cases of smallpox of a mild type are reported in Downie township. Martin Quinn was sentenced to one year m jail for perjury at the last Do- minion election in London. By a straight party majority of 39 the Legislature expunged from the re- cords the resolution censuring Mr. R. R. Gamey, The 74th regiment New York Nat- ional Guards will spend two days in Toronto in September. lt is expected Lord Roberts wall reviewithem. Our Way A place where good groceries are kept is a good place to buy them. That seems 'reasonable to believe, doesn't it? So it" is? We otter you your choice of pick of the finestjj goods the world:produces All the time Nothing else Nothing less And the -beauty of it is:that you are not asked to pay more than you are used to paying, That's the thought we would like to have remembered, and that's the argument that 'makes tryers, steady bu'yers. Be a Tryer ••••••. •••••••••••••• W, T. O'NEIL The Hub Grocery. salmon Trout two days a week. NirrEs.-Rev. Mr. Davidson, Varna, and Rev. E. H. Sewers exchanged pul- pits on Sabbath last. D. Akair and wife left on Monday for Goldstone, where he will be station master; while living in our village they made many friends who much regret their depart- ure ; the station 'master of Goldstone will have charge of Brumfield station. • Mrs. Sewers left last week to visit her mother. Mrs. Hamilton, in Iowa, who is ill ; she is eighty-four years of age, so that her 'recovery is scarcely looked for ; her father, Mr. Hamilton, is also living, and is eighty-eight years of age. Mr. Lockhart, Detroit, is ill of appen- dicitis at the home of his uncle, John Murdock ; he came to attend the fune- ral of his aunt, Mrs. J. Aikenhead, and was unable to return home. The fune- ral of ars. Douglas, sister-in-law • of Allen Douglas, of our village, was held at his home on Wednesday last. Her husband, son, and son-in-law, of Min- .neapolis,• attended the funeral, inter - went taking place at Varna. Dr. D. McIntosh, who has been ill, is now able to be about again. A. McQueen, N. Ross, M. Aikenhead and. Miss Cam- eron have returned to their respective schools, . . KIPP011 Oro:MM.-Sacramental (Quarterly) services were held here in the Metho- dist church .Sunday.,. A large number were_ present. The Quarterly Board met Monday at 2.30 p. m A fair rea, presentation attended. sFinances were good, - harmony prevailed. Mr. E Troyer, of Hiltegreen,,,twas appointed delegate to District meeting. It is generally hoped. on the circuit thatthe Rev. E. A. Snow, the pastor, will be re- turned here at conference for another year. Auburn __Szcx.-r-Our well known maffcarrier. Mr. Moore, is in .a serious' condition, rapid mei° of gangrene luiving devel- oped in foot. Bouorrr.-The shoe shop owned by G. F; Youngblut Hensel], which has been rentedby J. Ari for .the, peet, four_ years, .hits been "'bought by hina at $900. . BAPTIST Osinaolc-tRev. W. E. Nor- ton, superintendent of Baptist Home Missions, will preach in the base line Baptist church, next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Everybody welcome. Ounnen.-The tortnightly service° in the -Presbyteria, n church will be tantinuedto etad of year at 7,15 in- stead ef at 7 as formerly; recent vote of the, congregation was almost unanimous. PitosPErmse -The Per tage la Prairie 'Graphic has the following reference to a former resident Of Auburn: -'%V. M. Bear, the lather, is building a large frame $2,000 house on the west side of McLenaghan St. North. • SManvitara.-The cement , which have been a probability for a year and a half bide now seem likely to become a fact: The tender of Jas. Young, Auburn, has been. accepted to begin the middle of present month, Walks 4 ft.. wide will be laid both sides of main street- The residents will be 'heartily glad to see the work com- plete, the present walks being far from .00mfortable or safe. Smoked Glasses eonstooce. • Cosens Was in Clinton on Wednes- • Bast .Wasronoih &Lynn Wain:Wino-The residence of Mr. and Mrs, Robb, Shieff, of East Wawanosh, was the scene of A large and haPpyi;itheasingleSt Friday el en, • AptU WoSth, the occasieon being the ceiebratiop Of the silver wedding pf Mr and Mrs. Shiell. Fully, many guests were present,: and no trouble' was spar, ed to make everyone enjoy the even- ing thoroughly. Thos Lind, onekif the old and respected residents. of East Waw- anosh, seriousty ill at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. AndreW Currie, in West Wawanosh. Some time ago he was troubled with a sorer iess in one Of his toes and the toe wira amptitated. The tronble continued to epread, and the foot has now been. anaputated, DEaaars:-We regret to report thiii -death of Mrs. Peter King of East Wawanosh. Deceased had been ill for three "weeks, with kidney • trouble and paseced the bOundaty of time early on Wednesday morning, May ,3rd. For Many ye are she heal resided with her family on their farm neite.,- the Brick church, and enjoyed theeenlidence and esteem of all who knew her. her. It is a strange coincidence, that Mrs. King, and the late Mrs. Hanna, who resided on adjoining farms so many years, have both been laid to rest with- in three days •of. each other. Masa Xing leaves a sorrowing husband, four sons and four. daughters. Deceased was in •her 65th year, and was a mem- ber Of Calvin Presbyterian Church; There passed away on Sunday lea at the home of her daughter, Mrs Alex Young, one -of the pioneers of this dis- trict, Elizabeth Ruddy, relict of the late Campbell Hanna. Deceased was born in the county of Armagh, Ireland nearly seventy-five years ago, and came with herparents to Canada, When quite young. Soon after her marriage, or aboutthe year 1854, she: came withher lite husband to the township of 'East Wawanosh, then just opening for settlement. The grav- el road through Winghara to • Clinton was then not built, and Emit Wawan- osh was reached from Goderich. Her husband cleared the farm onWhich the . Brick church in Haat Wawanosh now stands, and as a consistent member Of the Methodist -Church, the deceased will he remembered by -the early set- tlers remaining. Of her family Of six daughters anct one son. only one daughter remains, Mrs. Alex Young,. of Winghani. • , Winghora • EVArio,ErasTrim traveling. even gea list named Miss AnnieMa3r!Morton has laid siege to Wingham by starting a seri series of old-time gevival meetings n the Methodist Church here, of which the Rev. Dr.. Gundy, formerly of Strithroy, is pastor, Just , befbisd- , ommencmgthe service on Sunda* Morning last, 'quite a dramatic Owlet ent took place when Miss Morton 'looked up from the pulpit and accom- panied a how to the choir with ,the following words:' "Good morning 'choir. • I cannot sing with you here, but I Will be able to sing When 1 get to Hea,ven." She further stated in the diaconate which followed, that She was "sent by God to convert the town. of Wingham.". Miss Morton is an ex- periencedevangelistic worker well KBOWII in. the county of Huron and elsewhere and is notusually sensa,.. Norns,,Mr. S. S. Cooper. has • a large staff of men at work in the ' new office. The Beaver Minstrels, of forth,,had a fair house on Monday, but not as large as anticipated. Mr. A. ()RUBOR. Quarterly meeting* Ser4, day, in connection • with the CobotY vices were held in the church Sunday, and the business meeting on Monday. The officers of the Sunday school were elected last Tuesday night. 'The Lad- ies' Aid seeiety held a quilting at-Mta: Jewitt's last Friday, their work being in aid of missionary work. STOCK. CAIRO a number Of cattle have changed owners daring the past week. Luo Farnham has purchased a fine three -yea -old colt from Fred Pick- ard of Parter'sHill. James Fairservice has lately purchased a fancy:driver near Palmerston the otherday: he was from the Messrs. Brunsden; -Byron a 0, p.-R,-lirakesinalt. Mrs. J. F. Tilt McGill now sports a fine driver. Gem Mourns the death of her father, Mr. E. Stephenson disposed of a fine big horse • 'Stovel of Guelph; deceased. was one to Mr. Donovan. Leiper Bros. parch- of the oldest and most esteemed Cid- asedafineyounghorse from Allen Bros. zens of Guelph, haVing been in business NOTES. -A-1-evr oftlre-farimare hr- thi -there-fertyy. ears. vicinity are going to grow sugar beets; We are pleased to learn that Mrs. W. Snell is improving, after her ill- ness; Mrs. Solomon Rogerson is also getting better. A number iff our sports have been away fishing, but with little meass. James McGill is away cheese -making again this sum- mer. Mr. Dexter has not purchased Mr. McGill's farm yet, as was reported. Henry Taylor =peeving his farrn",. and also greatly' helping the road for wiuter use, by erecting a lot of wire fencing in fruit a his platric-Ortr. -were-Irgreat-anany-eattle---ehanged- ..nrerchants have their waggons on the road once a week, gathering eggs: Win. Cole, our veteran egg man, is again oh the road, with a pleasant word for everybody. Geo. Mann, jr, secured the contract for filling in the road and culvert at W. Rhin's, The fall wheat is coining along nicely since the warm weather came. The last meeting of the VVomen's Institute' was held at the home of Mrs, D. Tudor. Wm. Lindsay has been running the new township grader near here, and, as usual, he has made a good job of the roads. Mr. and Mrs Andrew Tyer- man havebeen visiting friendslt Staffe,, Sabbath Schaal AssociatiOn, • The friends of De. Macdonald, ex -M: P., will be sorry, to learn that he is suffer- ing somewhat from nervous exhaus- tion; •he is able to be around, but is anything but well. • • NOTES -The population of the town is 2216, and the assessinent 88,000 more than it was last year. Mr. Spotten, of Listowel; proposes to establish 'a busi- ness college here. Will McDonald, whose parents reside here, was killed Ahllett Bann Sora. -Mr. R. Govier sold a driver last week to MrOleskey, of Goderich, for a good prim, Lic Bubitnti:-On Friday last Mr. VVet. Mair met with a baa accident that will lay him up for some time. While endeavoring to &me the upper half of a barn door, the lower half blew shut, knocking him down and brealiiing his kg at the ankle.. TAKEN ILL. -Mr. Gibson, Scarhorci, who was married to it granddaughter of Geo. Hesk, of the 8th con. oillul- lett, recently, came Up here with his wife on then wedding tour, and they intended returning home yesterday, but Mr. Gibson, unfortunately; is laid up with appendicitis, and it may be some time before he is able to go back. Hohniessill0 VxarriNG—Mrs. H R. Forster whe has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Yee, for the past month, re- turned to her home' in Markham on Tileeday being accompanied by Mrs, W. B. Forster, who will spend some weeks visiting in that district, Miss Mabel Willson of Goderich • visited at home this week. Mrs. (Captain) John- ston of Goderich is visiting at her fathers, Mr. S. Sturdy.. CHURCH NOTES -The fiallowing see- iety representatives were recently ap- pointed.L. Potter, W. Pickard, V. Leanord, N. W. Ttsawartha, W. Con- nell. The adjourned meeting of the ,Quarterly Board will be herd on Friday lOth undithrhoped-totidsette finances - for the Conference year. The Epworth League contemplate arranging a lee- STICER:HITN(a.a-Me, 11. Gorier lost a tare entertainment in the neer future, good steer r on Sunday last; It was if suiteble date can ba fixed. The pas - chained to an upright standardln the tor, Rev..F. Swann i� conducting verY ordinary way in its stalli--hwak, nad interesting end profltable`aneetings •, at - had rtobbillegenitdsrniveecnk iuntpo atnhde dentawntartdne; r•ixbeournezsel aTphoeinnturatteenrtrthaciato.7;ecokm. men. steer managed to catch one Iinicof the ees operationson the 15th of thisnionth chain on the nail,* and .finding' itself expects to do a big business es the out - fastened. threw itself, with the result look for prices on Butte are much that it strangled: What made the better than last year. loeamore annoying was the fact that and family return the animal had been sold.• and was to friends, in Londpn. have been delivered the previous Sate and W. Routledge a urday, but circumstances prevented it. to remove their 'barns. and J. S..Holmes con 'mato their dwellings. ter's mill is busy these logs to "timber. from Ottawa, spending a mont C. Elford.. Mr. Y iding-in the villa mating to Gode s. R. Rhodes from visiting egsrs Is P. Gould busy preparing Messrs J. Hays, mplate addit- W. B. Fors- ays reducing ford returned •,•Wechiesday„ after visiting his son F. o, whohasheen res. for soine time is ch this week. A. horse trainer and etermary is in the village. alre. Ross 'a under the doe tor's care. Miss A. Lecid is not as well at present as he any friends would wish. We are glad to know that the son of Mr. Wilson, Huron Road, who recently pet with an acci- dent is recoveriag nicely. .• Woltgaes Iaarriaams.-A meeting of the Women's Institute Will be held on May 18th, at 2.30 sharp, at the home of Mrs. Mulholland, Relines -011e. Sula- jeets, 'ataising fowl" and "Care of flowers." At the ' close of the meeting the committee for arranging, the sub- jects for the remainder of the year will meet. Quite a, number from Holmes vil e attended the annual meeting of the Women's Institute held in Goder- ich last week,•a Very 'instructive and • profitable time being realized. . . " RIVLE A.ssocnaTfox-A rifle associa- tion has been formed here and a range, fitted up on Forster'S• flits"; they held their first Shoot on: Friday the 5th, The felleaving are the scores: -• • . • 400 -Valens Ball. . . • ','Mar,eball ..0 Grahani . .. . ,.0 ...........5 13urns . ; .. . . OSba1distoa..;.:•.13. • Newton:. •• • 8 Murphy ForSter..... Sweet ..............0 .. . 9 . • Jenkins..., 15 Ford ...............10 McCartney.,, ...0 Jervis ... IA McPhail . ...5 Pennington, ...,2 Oantelon Huck ................2 ; Ross.... , ... ; .0 Millar ,,..9 Swallow 10 William; 2 Forster ... ; . ,a Newt= .... ...4 AeisFSSMENT bLaTrans.-Theltullett Assessor, Wm. C/arter, has finished his work of assessing the township, and _returned, the roil to the Oleadt on the ' 29th ult. Under the new asieSihnent act of 104 the work is much more diffi- cult than formerly, yet Mr. .Carter has presented a very good roll, and with the exception of section 11, respecting income tax. which is not very general - 13r complied with, otherwise it is appar- ently very .correct and in accordance with the statute. Section No.10 Of the new act, respecting business assess- ment. is not regarded favorably, more especially by men in a stnall way of business; to such it seems, and is, very unjust as compared with others. An- other requirement of the new act is the valuation of real propertyexempt from taxation exceptfor local imProve- ment, such as churches, school houses. halls, eta.. The following is a synopsis of the Hulled roll for 1905 - 2 Number of acres.. .. , :53;484. • • ' "' '. 'cleared .43.727 woodland.. 3,053 swamp 6,704 Value of real property (ex- clusive of buildings)....$1,402,810 " Value of bhildinge. . 502,325 Value of property exempt 24,1(3 Business assessment.. 8,750 Taxable 'income • 100 ' Total assessment • 1,938,085 , The roll can be seen at any time in the Clerk's office, and is subject to ap- peal up to the 1.4th inst. •The court. fot. The revtekin.of the said roll will be held on Monday, May 29th, at 10 a.m. Sedottli . • Nonls-The Town ()Mandl granted. M. Elliott,the late clerk, the sum of $100. as mark of appreciation of his services. The population of Sectfotth is 2214. The turfaesociation is making every preparation for the races on "Jame lst and 2nd. • • ' ACCIBENTS-Mr; Rotert Strong was assisting in raising a barn for Mr. C.. •Kennedyaon the south side of the. rail- way track, when a Piece of timber fell, striking him on the arm, fracturing the bone at the wrist. J. McMichael met with a paint ut accident onTuesday. He was standing on it step ladder, put- ting up it picture on the , wall, when the ladder slipped, arid he fell heavily to the floor. His face weeiconsiderably -cut and bruised and hisrlght, atm was bruised, hilt although the injuries are ,painftil for the time tliey are not seri- - - LondesbOrti NOTEs.--James Shobbrook received a carload of round. cedar posts this week from near Southampton. R. Adams distributed another car of coal thisweek R. Scott as having a well drilled on the Martin farm. Two cars of sqpitre timber were shipped from here this week. Chas. Lovett, of the base line, delivered alot of ba Y at the Station last week and this. Phere In spring, when sunshine renders seeing painful, smoked glasses should be used. We have the stock We have the assort*: We have Right Priai. A. J. GRIGG, Jeweler and Optician • • N., tla...knnamakatemturscao4,14.7. Bennillier CRUBCH.-Quartery services held at Bethel last Sabbath, conducted by the pastor. The attendance was good, the different congregations being well re- presented- (3 Nal Board met at Benmiller .on Monday ar2;30-lartit. Quite it ntnnber of brethren were pre- sent and all felt thankful to God for his goodness and to the congregations for their contributions in aid of church funds. Nathan Johns was elected lay delegate to the district meeting to be held at Clinton on the 22nd, PiansoNat..-Miss Tem Cowen' is spending a few days with frlende in this. locality,. We are way to state that Mrs. Percy Walters has been somewhat indisposed of late ;' we hope soon to report her recovery, H. S. Fisher is at present engaged at W. B. Forster's saw mill, on the Maitland concession. Noass.-Ezra Fisher is busily en- gaged making preparations for the er- ection Of a large dwelling during the corning, summer. Large numbers of - have been speared in. river boast week, gelteravo NOrts-The sick of our village are not improving, Mr. R. Stonehouse is becoming weaker; Mrs, ,T, Stretton has somewhat improved, and Mr. Wns, tengough is gradually getting worse; he has become almost helpless. hands here this Month. • Cnusiori-Rev. Mr. Aylward, Park- hill, preached in Bump' and Knox churches last Sunday, and will again next Sunday, and in the evening will preach in the Methodist church. A. Jamieson and J. D. Melville attended the Presbytery meeting in Brucefield on Tuesday, in support of the call to Rev. Mr. Leckie and • Burns' church was represented by G. Watt and A. Reid; the call was sustained ; no word has yet been received .from Mr. Leckie LS to his acceptance or otherwise of the call. Traf0 Canaan:ay.- Operations will commence on Monday, next, May 15th. During the past few weeks the build- ing has been thoroughly repaired and overhauled; new ' cement floors have been put itt throughout, and a fine new "Success" combined churn and butter worker has been installed. The cream- ery has Steadily grown in popularity and favor in recent years, each year surpassing the last. It is usder the same careful and Skilful management as last year, and with the aicl of new and modern appliances for the manila facture of a high-grade article, the dir- ectors expect it record-breaking season, Porter's Hill Goderich Township .. ILL. -Chas. Tebbutt,:of Dungannon, son of Mr. Fred Tebbutt, has lbeen so. ill for some time that he could not at- tend to his duties as Principal. of the school. • # . • MARRIEDe--MieS Cecilia Jervis, a young •lady long a resident of • this township was married in Winnipeg cin April i9th to Thomas Holland, also a former ri3sident of this township. NOTES, Sohn Shawretuenecl to Jam. Toriances 'Intrliiaturda,y looking hale and hearty, after bpeiading the winter around Wallateburg. Miss Polly Vox returned home from Spilling Rank on Friday last, Miss Florence Marshall, Colborne, is visiting at James Cox's, Wm. Tichborne had it valuable brood Mare get her leg broken in some unac- countable Way white out in the pasture field on Tuesday, Miss ()resale Elliott is laid up With a scalded foot, having spilled it pot of boiling water on it. A number of horses have had to go away from the blatkonith shop unshod lately, the smithy having been laid up With rheumatism in his back and arms, but we hear the merry ring af his ham - trier again. A little baby girl has come to gladden the home of 31r. and Mrs, Voter McDougall; a rieW baby alto brIghtene the home Of Sohn, :Horgan, STOCK. -Sohn Middleton sold thirty prime steers the other day, and was paid as high as 6c per lb. for a number of the best quality.• Councillor Stew- art.disposed.of all his cattle recently, receiving, a high price, and is now watching, the market for a decline, to purchase another stock; -Jack is a Shrewd business man. • • NEW Bruniatcs.-LThe Hullett council has let the builcling of two iron bridges: with cement abutments and floors, and is purchasing 'three-fifths of an acre -of land from Geo. Bedford for .the par - pose of widening the road allowance, straightening the creek aad closing up two bridges, thus making it consider- able saving for the future: A new road grader has also been purchased, which is now at work Improving the highways in the eastern part of the township. • ". NorEs.-The iron -Clads of Tipperary are waking up to the idea that several. challenges lmva been made to them, so new the boys will get to work and win their trophies as. ;usual, Miss Bertha' Hayter has treated herself to a new - wheel.: George Iludie has charge of the Canada Company farm on the Bay- field line', and is aping itfor pasturage. few -of our youngladieehave a fancy, for horsehack riditg iLt present, and rnay be 'seen 'cantering up and down cur nada at 'a decent pace. The &h eon. athletes are anxious to, play it game of football with. the 9th con. boys they will perhaps be just as anxious to quit after the battle is over. Ben.• Rathwell has had .some small particles of bone removed from his in- 3ured leg; Ben has endured all his se- vere pain nobly, and is .looking well, Quite a number of red-hot, dyed-in- the-wool eeppdrters of Mr. Borden are A little down in the mouth over the action taken by their 111,P., who voted with the governinent recently. Hurd Bros, have, Commenced to pull down . the remainder of Mr,;'Cluffs barn, pre- paratory to building greater. Miss Ferguson', of the "auld sod," whothas been spending a fortnight in this Vicin- ity, leaves ahortly for her home across the briny deep, 11.* lb 41. Goderich. WIWI& ' We are at all times glaalto get items of news for publication - either in or out of town, but when parties whoare not regular correspondents send in news, they should sign their. awn° ' thereto, so that we may know -the items are reliable. • .St Melons •NoTEs.-a-Mr. Little, of AO:coed; sup- plied last Sabbath • in the absence of Mr. Whaley-. Mrs. Mac'Vittie took suddenly 111 on Sabbath' lifetC.hIlt we 'trust she May make n speedy recovery. Mr. David Todd purposes having his liar]] raised. this week,....preParatory• to having a atone foundation put • unc er it. Messrs Fraser and Hugh Mc- Lk:Maid-returned to gioderich on Sat- urday last to resume their t studies at the Collegiate. Owing to an injury to the knee Mrs. Clark is unable to be out of bed, but we trust she will semi be up and•around•again. Mrs. Allen was Wingham last week attending the -funeral of her aunt, Mks, C. Hanna. Mr. Robert McGee,. of Fordyce, re- cently called on friends in this vicin. ity. Rev; Mr, Durnfc•rd, 'of Sarnia, • BUSINESS CHANGE -Mr. Walter Pin - der, so long with 0. O. Lee, and Previ- ous firms in the same business, has purchaSed the old estabishinent busi- ness of Mr, G. N. Davis, and is now In possession. , DEATE-Ernest Ross, a, one-tinne well known Goderich boy, and son of Mr, and Mrs. Donald Ross, who lived on §t. Patrick street, died at Edracm- Ion, on APHI 23td, 'whither* he had gone to recruit his health. HZ HAS IttstdatED -It is understood that Mr. Alex Stratton, for so long a period station agent at the G. T. R. depot,this town, has resigned, and that his eon, Sohn Stratton, now agent at Hagersville, has been appointed to succeed him; Our people Will regret that continued ilhealth, compels the resignation, and hope that Mr, Alex. Straiton may soon regain his former health Sons to enjoy. his Well earned rest after labor. Of the new master little need be said, as his abilities are known to most of our people, his long clerkship at the Goderich depot haying made him a host of friends, and both Mr. and Mrs. Stratton will be heartily welcomed On their return to the town of their childhood, lue Vitro]. FOR SPRAy0-4 ING TREE.. POR IE q11-4.40.1! N. B. — Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Seeds by theOunce, pound or package,. Algo full line' Gardern-.Sftds, The annual meeting of Una Weet Huron Women'e Institute witinNid itt Goddriett On Thursday, May 4t13;nt the home of Mrs: Doty, Brock street.' There was a large attendance, repre- sentatives being present from all the surrounding branch institutes. In the absence of the president theathair wasably filled by Mrs D. Ointelon, ex - president. The meetieg opened with the. singing of the aerology, Misa- Skimmings presiding at the piano. Minutes of last Meeting 'Were read and approved, after which the seers- taryread the financial report. for the year just closed, which showed the In- stitute to be in it flourishing condition. New branches had been organized and good work clone Various , matters • were discussed and comnlittees apa. . pointed. The annuat picnic in connec- . tion with the Farmers' institute will be held at Point Farm on Saturday. Jape 3rd. The directors then retired • to elect the officers for the entailing year, which resulted as follows ; Pres- identi Mrs. French, Clinton; vice-pres- ident, Mrs. Jenkins, Holmesville ; see. retaryrtreasurer, Mrs. Colin Campbell, Goderich, (reelected.) The meeting then closed with the einging 'God save the King." Lunch was served, and friendly chat indulged in, which made a fitting elosp tat', pleasant 'and profitable meeting. ' 200T:tams 1. Burns .10 Postai 7 10 • Sweet , ..... .,0 Murphy 2 . •Jenkins........ 15 Males ' ' ..8 • McCartney ....la Ford.. . ... . Osbaldiston6. Jervis . 10 MeCartney.,0 Forster.... . . .. • 8 • Cantelon. Huck ,11, Ross... .. . illiams ,12 'Ball , 11 • Neivton , • Graham a ' Pennington 8 Sturdy ...,6 Swallow ' 12 McPhail... :12 , W ilsan Newton Millar. ...: 15 - Made Sudilenly. Rich. (Ripley Express) It as not often the case that a man's eath•is received with joy.-„butamc Was the case on Friday night, when A telegram reached Amberley announc- ing the death of John Coultard of Kip - pen. The good news of his death was received in Huron, Ashfield and Kin- cardine with a certain amount of pleasure by those .persons who were. interested in his demise. The late John Coultard has a history, and to chronicle the story in a brief manner we might say that many years ago the deceased, who was a' bathelor, taught Mrs. ColiniDattipbell, Goderich, address Institute Meetines in Eastern Ontario, from the 26th of May -to the 26th of ,..Tune; takingthe following ' subjects -"The Kitehen •Gardeo,k, Does it 'Pay ?" "The Rellaciiktr-e-Pek arta Her Importance Lb the State," Practical Housekeeping," "Domestic Scieneel" Food•Principles, ied Pro- ducts, and. Their Dietetic Value," de- monstrations on "Meats." "Soups." •"Eggs and 'Egg Dishes" ' "Salans;7, "Piaiding,'."•Teit Dishes," ',Diet Vot6. the Invalid." . • . The tate- Neil McFarlane The following., from the PaisleyAc.P. Inmate, refers to a former Well kno resident of Stanley. Deceased was a brother of the late Mrs., Gregor Mc- Gregor, and. brother-in-law ' of Messrs Duncan and Findlay McEwan, or Clinton ' Neil McFarlane, who passed away at his home, lot 13, cep. 15. Greenock, cm Sunday forenoon, was a son of the late. Neil McFarlane, and was born March; 4th, 1837, in Lanark Co., near Carleton pleop.,, The family later removed to Stanley Township, Huron 705::avvliefair— bout 41 years ago the subject of this notice wits married to Miss Janet Mc- - Ewen. The result of this union was a., family of eight daughters and one son, • viz. Mrs Kippen au North Dakota; Mrs.,/krinstrong of Lion's Head (de- . ceased) • Mrs Ohave of Brantford Mrs. Maaggart, of Calgary N. V. T.; Mrs. Ed. Pickard of Glamis; Lizzie, a professional nurse in New 113YoeoitltOa_it.ay:;•Ata, artist, itt Toronto: hed chargeoL the_serviee Ark Christ T SC/1"1 a 1 on s'arrich man. Helhact A nephew. In lie t Lechalsh and also owned a • k r ears ago Mr. .,/cFarlane "moved. Tozieeeil. 1412 ullieti-m°n•e"rt Wal- 9° from StanTev:Tn._ .Atia iata church, on Sabbath last. the old country to whom he sent mon- A COMING EVENT. -Invitations erg ey te pay his passage to Canada. The lamed for then:merle:10a Miss Mildred Godwin daughter of Rev. W. Godwin, to Rev. E. 0. Currie, B. A , of Burns Presbyterian church, Sarnia. The ceremony will take place in the -Main street Methodist church, Wednesday, May 21tb, • • DEATH OF MRS; ROLIANS, The death took place here Monday after- noon of Mary. A. Greenway, wife of Dr. J. A. Rollins, and sister of Hon. Thomas Greenway, ex -premier of Men, itoba, at the age of 61 years. Deeetts• ed had been A long sufferer Irene inter- nal growths. A sister, three brothers, a son and a daughter, and the husband survive. The funeral took place Wed- nesday afternoon to the Exeter Cem- etery. The many friends of Dr. Rol- lins will sympathize with.. him in his sore bereavement. Brussels. • tlirliew . rota ned the money, and re- fused to !cave. hie native land,. 0,o,u1.. tad then maii2 VOW that none of 111,1 relatives should receive it dollar of his wealth. For the past thfrty,five years he has loaned from $50,000 to $75,000, 011 condition that the. rate of 6 per cent be paid RS long as he lived, and alien he died the deed of the property was to be . given to those who had money -borrowed, whether it be . one year or thirty. It is no surprise that the hews of the old gentleman's death was pleasantly received, as many mertgagss are now paid up and many farmers in Huron have a clear title of their property. Among those • who were lucky enough' to be presented with a few thousand is Neil Campbell, who borrowed $3,000 from the late Mr. Ootiltard One year ago 3 he has just paid one year's interest, and receives $3,000, less 5255. Hector McLean bor- rowed 83.000 it few months ago, which is a nice Easter gift ; Rory Ross gets $2,300 ; Mrs McBurney 52 500 ;John Gentles 81,800 ; Mr, Blair, Several thousand ; Captain Brown, about $3.,000, and many others the names Of WhOm. WO have been 'finable to secure. DEA= or REV. I, X. WE811,-The death of Rev. I, M. Webb, of Brussels, occurred on Saturday at a private hospital in Toronto, where he had been for the past two weeks. He was a graduate of Huron College, and was ordained .four years ago. His first charge was in Windsor, where he was curate to -Rev. Canon }iiniks. He left to take up the duties of rector of St. John's church, Brussels, win& he ' had to resign a few monthsago oWing to ill -health. Ile was a very peomis- ing young man, and his death will be greatly mourned by his large circle of Mends. Ile,was a second son of Mr, A. Webb, Of Granton. We body was taken to Granton; 'and interred in Dim eentetery, on Tuesday, Tuckeromith. Oftnitcat a -At 'a meeting Of the Official Board of Turners church, on Monday evening, a resolution Was passed asking the Matelot meeting to recommend to Conference that this °torch should become P ;part of On. toxic St, ehttreh, 011n .1, for owes* purposts.. where he has left an irrepproachable record as a kind husband and indul- gent father, and is regarded in the ais a a•nod nehor atia ..• tah• • Matt df, Elterling charm tee, While Mr MeFarlatie was never a member of any church orgataation, he Will be very much missed loy. the Glands Baptist • ' congregation, df Which his fanallt alt are or have been members, and where) hehits been a regular attendant. These most acquainted with his inner life have no doubt as to his preparedness to leave this plane and go up higher, and his outer life was it constant re- proof te those who made professiots that were not put into practice. - 'Stanley flo'ras, -Last week Mr. Heard and his inen moved the barn of Geo. Baird and raised it preparatory to putting a, stone foundation under it. Mt`a D, Houston and his sister Fanny, of Cranbrook, are visiting at the home of Mr. VVillia,rn Taylor this week. asoosa lowavosiosomos ' 11 'vices, 'w-hi'cla' w. Mergl'eYalpiep:eciat'ed".grecit:y.' i Dill, Cntnton-The Rev. Mr. Beitipreach- ed last Sabbath morning in St. An- .1 ‘ drewe churth,' where an extra large s erowd had collected to hear his ser- # Our stock of drugs, etc. will In the evening he preached to it very away., be found fresh and up- . large andi mice in the Methodist church. to -date in every branch, and the intermediate series 115.tvveen the sv, e inVite You to give us a •9411 ., WINS AOAIN.-The secom,4,„,game• Of Bayfield Lakesides and. Herman, ar, if -you wish to procure anyt ng , , ranged for Saturday, May Oth, oWing to the. heavy rains malting the ground tisually found in a firSt ass totally unlit for play, was postponed drug store. • to Tuesday, May Oth when Bayfleld , were again the yictori; by the score of ..............--,00...-.4-..... , . 3 to 2. The ;game was played on the 14 ft eollurint a Hensen club's grounds. and was feet • from start to finish. The next game • , 0 AVIB-... rititllybitttltayed at Daylield Saturday, Chemist and Druggist. . •`41 AP•