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The Exeter Times, 1892-3-3, Page 1AND HURON & MIDDLESEX G-AZETTE. 'HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY.' VOL. XIX. NO. 24. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY 'MORNING, MARCH 3, 1892 JOHN W}L;«X * S021 Pnbiiebp,r and Propristoira NEW STUFF New sem! Large shipments of Spring Goods have already arrived, and intending purehas= oes should. seal through the most com- plete staof StaPIe £ Fancy Dry -Goods In the County before buying NE W DRESS GOODS, NEW PRINTS, NEW SATINS, NEW SHIRTINGS, NEW OOTTONADES, NEW TWEEDS. Our stock embraces all. the Novelties in the trade ; Prices away clown, • • A. J. MCTAVISH 84, CO. Call and inspect for yourselves. .Hensall.. Mr.FrodMoyers ofthis place has made up his mindito go to thoNorthwost to seek his for- tune, and is offering hie very desirable property • for sale. oontaining2 lots with a splendid frame dwelling, 29 a ,°9. 2} storey, with a first-class oellar,alao a frame barn and other outbuild- ings. Everethinc now and in the best condi- tion, and will be sold cheap either pprivately or on day of sale on the 2Gth inst. ler further Particulars see posters, or apply to E, BOsssa7- nt:RRY, Auctioneer, lleneall. NEW SPRING STOCK Popo. the fashionable tailor, has just placed upon the shelves his new spring stock. It is worth examining. The best goods bought on the cheapest markets. Everything first-olasa and as cheap to the poorer Class of goods. A Sl'Li•ND1D Kira Olt $10. In furnishings. he carries the latest and everything is marked low. 1 call will satisfy all that for selection, quality, and low- ness of price. Popo beats ,them all. Opposite Hodgins' hotel. Following aro the market quotations : Wheat 88 to 90 . Barley 40 to 43 Oats 28 to 30 • Peas 56 to,60 Hay 9,00 to 10,00 Butter 15 to 16 Eggs 13 to 14 Bogs 5.80 to 6.00 Clove} ped 5 85 to 6.00 Hamra,' r. Jae Elder of Virden, Man., , tease lasse Leen delivering addresses through- out the county on Manitoba, says that a large number of young mon are going from• this county this spring to settle in the Northwest, He returns on Marob 3rd, and takes with him a number of Shropshire sheep and horses, Rev. Mr, Howard of Goderioh presahrld in the Church of Eng- land Sundayrr. r. R. Hughes has Bold his dwelliu;; house on Riohmoud street to Mr, -Joseph Hood of Stanley, who intends, we aro pleased to say, to beoomo a resident of our villege, Mr. Hughes and family left this place on Tuesday of this wook for St. Louie, where Mr. Hughes' sous are now e laying,—Last week the following youug men joined the excursion for British Col- umbia and the Paoifio coast : Robert Patterson, jr., Arthur Coxworth, •Edward Ingram and Leopold Ingram,—First it's slippery, then it's sloppery; now you melt, and then you freeze; now you cough, and then you sneeze; watch the mercury hop and skip; it's not strange we have got the grip.—Mr. John Mitchell on Monday sold his residents on Mill -et to Mr. Wm. Welsh for $550. Mr. Mitchell goes farming in Hay tp.--Mre. Taylor spent the past week in Clinton. lir. 3, Taylor spent Sunday there.—Mr,C. Meyers woe in Clinton Tues- day.—The Misses Campbell, Payne, Mao- gregor and Nevins were guests at Mr, Murdook's over Sunday,—The Misses Gill of Exeter spent Saturday and Sunday the guests of Mies Cook.—The Misses Robson and Robertson, who have been euoets of Mrs, H. Arnold,loft on Monday for Toronto, —Dir. Thos Berry shipped a car load of horses to Manitoba last week. As usual, with Mr. Berry's shipments, this load was one of the best that has ever left that station.—Miss Hawkshaw, who has been the guest of Miss Hodgine, returned to Exe- ter, Monday —The officers of the Epworth Leaseeof Christian Endeavor will give an "At Hume" at the residence of Mr. William Caldwell on the evening of the0thof March, —Miss Dayfa, -eft for her home in Aylmer, after a few wake' sojourn in town with her brother, Mr'. W. 0. Davie.—Mr. R. D. Young is improving in health.—Messrs. P. and F. Mosaiau left for the Northwest on Wednesday.—Mr. and Mrs Thos Brown of Brantford are the nests of Mr. Robert Patterson.—Miss Aikens of Clinton is the guest of Mrs. King.—Mr. Thos. Grundy, deputy -bailiff of Goderioh, spent Monday in town,—A number of the local politicians s went to London last week to join in the fun.—Mr. D, Buchanan attended the differ- ' ent sessions. of the Farmers' Inetitute at • Crediton, Exeter and Seaforth last week and read valuable papers on various topics. -The "Foresters have issued a neat • card announoing dates and hours of meet- , Ingo, and have bad several hong up around town. The work is oreditable to the Times • office. -111r, Cook, the dentist, made his last trip to Hensall on Monday. As pre- viously announced he leaves Clinton for i« Toronto shortly. -Mr. P. Dardee of Boston f. was in town this week and purchased of Mr. Berry,car load of horses which he shipped to Boston yesterday.—Mr. Ed. Bostenberry has conducted upwards of 15 wales this winter. Ed. seems to be the favorite. O. 0. RICHARD, & CO. Gentlemen,—In driving oyer the moun- tains I took a severe cold which settled in my batik and kidneys, causing me many sleepless nights of; pain. The first applica• tion of.MINARD'S LINIMENT so relieved isle that I fell into a deep, sleep and com- plete r. covers+ shortly followed.. Annapolis. Jo0N,S. MoLENP. Sodom. Binsra.—A meeting of the Sodomites is called for Tuesday evening, March 8th, for the purpose of `'reconsidering a resolutiep passed at a public meeting held on the 23rd ult,re Sunday echoed diffloulty. All Sodom- ites are requested to be present, both male and female, as this without doubt will be the last attempt at a reconciliation. The meeting thus celled seems to be the wish of those who did not attend at the la',t meeting. The object of the meeting is to try to restore harmony. Hills Green. Bnzers.—Mr. Jphn Elgie has purobased his father's farm in Tuokeremith Rud in- tends coming bank from Manitoba in the fall for good.—Mies Mary Richardson, daughter of Mr W. Riobardson,acoompanied Mr. Elgie to Manitoba, where she has a good situation.—Mr. John (lonait, Ir., has purahaeed the fitty-aore farm of Mr. William Richardson, near hero, f$r $2,500. This adjoins Mr. Consit'e present place and will give him a splendid huadred.aore farm. Mr. Itiohardson takes this crop off, Hay. PansoNat,a--Mre. Henry Collins, of Lon- don, is at present home seeiu8 her mother, Mrs, Loadman, who is very sink —Mr, L. Fife has returned home after a short visit with his sister, Mrs. Juo. MoMabon,—Miss Annie Emile is spending a few weeks at W. Northoott's.—Mies Wilson of Lakeview, spent a few days visiting friends in this neighborhood.—We are sorry to hear that Mr. Duncan is laid up with soiatioa.—Mr. George Geddes, who has been living here for the last six years, is soon going to leave for Manitoba. We wish him every success in hie new home. Greenway. BnoErs.--Mr,Wm, Wicket returned home one night last woek,and found that someone had entered his house and built a &re, the stove was red hot. On striking a light he found an old ;tramp in bed, who bundled out without paying for his lodgiuga or giving any explanation.—Mr. John Brown void hie span of metalled horses to Mr. Gibson of Wost McGillivray; price $200t— Tho concert given by the Willing Workers of the Boston Moth ohuroh last Thursday evening was not as successful as expected nn account of the bad state of the roads. The dialogues, readings, and music were highly applauded; proceeds, 813.—The social last Monday night was an enjoyable time for young people.—Mr. J. R, Watson is very sink. BiddulphoC unoil. Feb. 29th. 1892. The cuunoil mot pennant to adjourn- ment, the reeve and all the members pre- sent. The following accounts wore ordered to be paid : Jas Stewardson, rep new road, 50o; A lBawden, sawing wood for hall, $1. By-law No 3 of 1892,fixing tavern licensee at $105 and shop licenses at $140 was duly passed. Mr. E. Nortle addressed the oounoil on the subjeot of concrete tile and soliciting -an order for a car load. The matter was laid over to be cousiderod at next meeting. The ouuncil adjourned to meet in the Dannon chambers, Lunn, ou Monday,April, 4th, 1892. J. D. STANLEY, Clerk. Goderich. BBOErs.—The fight was a big one, but the forces were active and so ably led that viotory was expected. The battle nevertheless was severe as many obstacles had to bo overcome, the must prominent of which was that Mr. Patterson was a non resident. The Con- servatives, however, being united, the non resident shout was soon relegated to a back seat,•and the merits of the candidates and their platforms became the orncial points in the contest; in this the Co serve- tives tog* the lead and finally held the foit. It has been said that the result was unex- pected, but such was not the case, for the only unexpected part wee the narrowmajor- ity of 25,the canvass having shown over one lutndrad, a nurnber that would have been reached had the west he.lf of Goderioh and Clinton voted as promised, In other por- tions of the Riding the votes agree with the canva=s and the reason they fell off in the poorer portions of the named towns, .can only be answered in one way. Usborne. OBITUARY.—The subject of the following brief sketch, whose maiden name was Mary Webber, was born in the Parish of Meath, Devon England, in the year 1812. While yet a young woman she was ravingly con- verted to God theoughlhe faithful preaching of His word by the early Bible Christian miniitor. Fifty-three years ago last Christ- mas Eve, she was married to Mr. Waiter Madge, in whom she fouud a congenial companion as be enjoyed ltko precious faith with her and they two walked through life tegether agreed; and though life brought them many difficulties and severe trials they, had learned to oast their burdens upon the, Lord. In the year 1850 they emigrated to: Canada and settled in the township of Us - borne, on the Thames road where they have resided ever since, till death did its work. Deceased was by nature very sensitive„with feelings easily hurt, but by the grace of God was very forgiving. She was the mother of ten children, five sons and five daughters, eight-ttf whom survive her and all are living with a bright hope of some day walking with liar arrayed in white. Death bed soenes are oft times earl, some are joyful and a great means of comfort and grace to those left behind, such a one was Mrs. Madge's. Her children stood around her bed as she was dying, Singing hymns, and as they sang the spirit wan freed from. the trail tenement of clay and entered the portals of the better world to join in singing• a sweeter song. Let one live the life of a ohrietian mat let , my last clays be like Hie Elimville, BRIEFS.—There is to be an entertain- ment in the church on Tuesday evening, March 8th. A number will take part. Collection in aid of S. S. fund.-- An old and well-known resident, familiarly called "Hunter's Old Pony,” died last week at'the age of 34 years. She was as good a bit of stuff as ever was in har- ness, and has left a numerous progeny. —Several rabbits hive been shot in this vicinity lately.—The revival ser- vices are being continued at Sunshine, attended with good results.—The post- master has ;a new arrangement in the store, in the shape of ''a letter box for every family. No mail matter should ba lost now. Eden, Barsaa—Next Friday evening, March 4t11, is the date of Dempsey's concert to our eohool house. Don't forgot it. The last of the season,—The patrons of the Centralia cheese factory will hold a meeting on Sat. urday, March 1211, at 2 o'clock p. m,, for the purpose of making all necessary ar- rangements for next season's business. Tenders for the purchase of the whey will be received and disposed of at this meeting. All who are interested should make it a point to attend:—Mise Maud Dempsey vis- ited her parents on Sunday last.—Mr. T. and Miss Mary Cave were the guests of Miss Mary Jane Dickens on Sunday last.—Mr. Thee, F. Boyle, of Centralia, paid friends on 2nd Con. Biddulph, a visit on Sunday evening last.—Mr. Samuel Hicks sold his entire colt last week for which he realized the handsome sum of $195.—Mr. William Coates who has been working at Sodom for some months past has returned home. Will spent a couple of days in London last week. —Mr. J. Atkinson of Biddulph spent a few days in London last week. --Mr. Ardo Isaac of Biddulph who has been ill for some time is able to be around again.— Mr. G. Rook, sr., is at present very sick, —Miss G. Dempsey who has been visit- ing friends in Lucan has returned home again.—Mr. Aubrey Buswell who has been spending a couple of weeks at his home here, intends returning to St. Marys on Thursday.—A valuable dog belonging to Mr. A. Dempsey succumb- ed one day last week to a severe attack of la grippe. Zurich. BRIERS. —Mr. Philip Sippel has sold his pump shop and tools to John Voss. Wo wish Mr. Voile enemas in his new business. -- Mr. 0, Brill exchanged his dwelling with Mr. Hartman Happel for an almost new brink house.—Mr.Fred Voss and wire moved bask to Canada a few days ago,—Mr. John Kinzinger moved his family to town last week.—Mr,Simon Metter shipped his effects last week to his new home in Elkton, Mich. Himself and family ]eft Tuesday. He is well pleased withhia new homeand milling business.—Mr. Henry Eicher returned from Huron county,Mioh ,a few days ago. While there he sold an 80 -acro farm which he bought about five months ago and made a net profit of $350.—Mr. Wm. Derstein left a few days ago for Michigan, where he intends to stay this summer.—Buaineas has boon dull it town of ]ate.—The Hay town- ship council meets on Saturday, 12th inst. —Mr. John Laporte on Tuesday purchased of Mr. Jos. Dowson of the Saubleline, Lake Road east, 554 acres of land, paying there- for $2000 oash, There are fair buildings on the property. This gives Mr. Laporte a farm of 140 acres. We wrah him success with his new parchsse.—Mr, Jos. Carivo of the Bauble lino, Lake road east, has pur- ohased Mr. Solomon Jaoobi's house end lot, paying therefor a good figure.—There is a deal of eioknose in the western part of the township —A man representing him- self as agent for the so-called "Farmere' and Meohanioe' Co-operative Co." has been up and down the concessions lately. Hie object is to induoe the farmer to pay $1 for the privilege of buying goods at wholesale coat and selling his produce at highest prices, through this, Co., at their waggons which he said, would call weekly at every house. The certificates are signed by one J. 0. Coleman, and the head offices are purported to be at Naw York, Boston, Chi- cago, Montreal and Quebec, with a large branch store in Exeter. The agent offered big inducements and said that their store was in coarse of erection in Exeter ; and on this plea was auooessful in persuading near- ly every farmer in the western part of the tp to' contribute 1)1 to his (the agent's) pocket. It is thought that he made $10 per day. When the farmers see this oily - tongued agent again or any of the Co's waggons, or the big store in. Exeter. they will be old enough to know better then to trifle with unknown sharks.—Messrs Appel & Zeller have opened their spring stock In dress goods, tweeds and millinery they in. tend doing the trade of the town, and their goods are of ouch a quality that they will do it. Jacob Merner, while in Hensall on Monday for a load of goods for Meesers. Appel & Zeller, had his team run away ; but were soon brought to a standstill by oolliding with a post. --Mr. D. Rowcliffo has returned to town and is spill working in the mill.—A sociable time was spent ou Monday evening at the residence of Mr. Wm. Walper, the occasion being a fairwell to the following parsons who left this week for Dakota after an extended visit with friends here :—Jacob Wutus, Dan'l Zeller, Valentine Kochens, A. and L. Benedict, Benj. Kaerober and Mrs. Joseph Kaeroher. —Mr. Elias Wideman of the Goshen Line leaves for Michigan in a few weeks. where he has purohased a farm in the vicinity of Berne. We wish him every success.— Messrs. Williams & Co. shipped on Monday 600 bbl, of ohoice floor to the West Indies. —Our flax millers are advertieing foe flax land. • Dr. T. A Slocum's OXYGENIZED EMULSION of PURE COD LIVER OIL. They who use it - j - . Live. Use it. Fur sale by all druggists. $fi Bents per bottle. CONDENSED NEWS. From Various Sources Through out the District. HURON, Mr. G. F. Emerson of Clinton has a;olook that has been in the family for 70 years,and is going as well as ever. When you buy your spring medioine you should get the beat, and that is Hood's Sar- saparilla. It thoroughly purifies the blood. Mrs. Thomas Dick, of the 41h concession - of Hay, is to tbe front this year as regards maple syrup, she having made some on the 23rd ult. Mrs, James Brondfoot,sr. of Tuokeremith. returned home last week, after spending, several months with her daughters and other friends in Kansas. Dan McLaren of Carlow hail three horses killed and one injured by the felling of a straw stank.—W. Howell has the earliest lambs in this section, they came on the 16th ult. There died in 13lttevale on the 22nd nit„ Win. Anderson, aged 87 years, all but one month. Deoeased has lived in Btueva!o for about 35 years, and was one of Tarnberry's oldest residents. Mr, Thomas McMichael of Hallett sold a three-year-old stallion, Dutohman,iaat week to an Exeter horseman, for a good figure, This horse took first prize and diploma at London exhibition. Are free from all crude and irritating matter. Concentrated medicine only. Garter's Little Liver Pills. Very small ; very easy to take ; no pain ; no griping ; no purging, Try them. Mr, Mae. McNamara, the well-known hunter of Egmondville,has shot and bagged 23 foxes this winter, besides rabbits and other game, and he expects to get more yet before the close of the season. Mr. Wm. MoKay, of Mo$iliop, shot an immense black bear, in one of the MoKiilop swamps. Mayor Holmestead of Seaforth purchased the skin for $12, and intends having it made into a sleigh robe. A. Audetto,proprietor House of Commons barber shop; Ottawa, says :—A number of my onatomers are using Anti -Dandruff, and it gives the best of satiafae'ion and I oou- aider it a seems for the purposes advertis- ed. We anderetand that Mr. Samuel Lands. borough, ono of tbo pioneer residents cf Taokersmitb, intends removing to North bleat shortly, where moat of the members of his family are now located and doing wall. The young men of the congregation of Union ohuroh, Brucefield, took possession of the bean at the manse teat Tueeday evg, and in an informal but kindly war, left one hundred bushels of oats for the benefit of their pastor's horse. Wm. Bales has disposed of his farm to Mr. MoNaughton, Bayfield road, Stanley. Mr. Robert Armstrong has purohased lot 13, con 11, the farm owned by hie father, Mr. Raney Armstrong, the latter will have a sale of his stook on the 14th. At a meeting of the Seaforth council on Monday afternoon, Mr. E. Lusby was ap- pointed market clerk and night watchman, his remuneration being the market fees,and $50 a year. As night watchman he goea on duty at eleven and Domes off at four. On Thursday evening of last week the officers and directors of the MoKillore Mu- tual Fire Insurance Company,and a number of friends, entertained Mr. Thos E. Hays, the retiring President. at a complimentary supper as the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth. It is quite probable that you may need the services of a physioian some time ; but you can postpone the time indefinitely by keeping your blood pure and your system invigorated through the nae of Ayer's Sar- saparilla. Prevention is better than cure. ;In a' certain oharch not' far away, last Sabbath a stranger was officiating. When he Dame to read the announcements, he picked up and read a funeral circular that was lying on the deek.and oyen stating that the funeral would take place on"July 22nd," did not see that he had an announcement eight years old. Alonza M. Strong died at Seaforth ou the 23rd ult., after a few days', illness. He was a resident of Seaforth for the peat twenty- five years, and held most of the important positions in the municipality, namely, Oeputv.reove,Counoillor and School trustee. He was a life-long Conservative and a warm- hearted man, who had a host of friends and few enemies. The total assessment of the township of Stanley for the year 1891 was $1,682,645. On this assessment the following rates were levied : Comity rates, 83,365 29; Township rates, $2,187 99 ; General sohool rate, $1,178; 28; special school rate, $3,416 68. The following are some of the disbursements• To Co. Trees, $3,137 24; Sobools,$4,610 42; Roads, $1,457 92; Gravel, $347 28; Salaries $535 50; Printing, $27 14 ; for Charity, $344 86. Mr: Lewrenoe Mauniug of Clinton has rented his farm on the Base line, Goderioh township to air. Lawson of Holmeeville. .Mr. Alex Watt of the Base Line, Hullett, has purohased the 100 acre farm on the mill road. Tuokersmitb, known as the Cooper farm; it has good buildings, and was par- cbased at $6500; we believe that it is Mr. Watt's intention to move thereto, and he wants to rent the property he is on to enable him to do eo. Henry Ransford, Esq., of Clinton, can justly claim to be a pioneer—it not the pioneer—of the Huron traot,he having taken up land in Huron in May, 1832, not quite 60 years ago, He is yet a hale and hearty man, with an unusually fine physigne for a man bordering on 90 years, and seemingly with at least 25 years of *life vet ahead of him. Nature has dealt kindly with him, and he has lad the good judgment not to disagree very seriously with nature during his long course of years. Mineed's Liniment relieves Nem algis. The Seaforth Expositor says : "Messrs. Elliott and Hioks were at Rodgeryille last week auditing the township treasurer's'ao- couute which, as usual, under Mr. Murray's Dare, they found oorreot. It is' a cause of great inconvenience to a large portion of the township to have the treasurer Iocated where no other business calls them. Mr. Murray's services are valued by those doing business with him, but they would 'be still more valuable in a more central iodation. Mr. John Sproat of Sudbury, formerly of Tnokersmith, writer: "Mr. Wm. Mastitis, hauled a load of pine saw loSe, on a five mile logging road, which sealed 5,143 feet there being 23 logs. This was done on the 9th of February. The same team hauled 7,324 feet oyer the same road last winter, and will beat that before the 20th of this month. The team is owned by Mr, Thee, Pickard, of Mount Pleasant, Mich. MIDDLESEx. Thos. Brown of the 7th Don MoGlilivray, lost a steer last week by banging itself .in the barn. The Loudon township Agrionitural So- piety spring show will bo hell at Iiderton on April 20. lfr. Jas. Phelan has purchased the brick store formerly owned and 000upied by Munro Brox, Parkhill, As Charles Overholt was pressing bay at Thomas Hodgins'on the lst Don McGillivray a pole fell tram a mow, striking him on the head, knocking him senseless and making n out 3 inohes long. A shocking acoidont 000urred to Mr. Dan McLaren of the 18th Don East Williams an Monday last, White feeding a outttug box in Mr. Alex Johnston's barn on Lobo town. line, his left hand was drawn into the ma- obine and cut off. Remember that Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has no equal as a specific for colds, coughs, and all affections of the throat ani longs. For nearly hall a century it has boon in greater demand than any other remedy ler Pulmonary complaints. All druggists have it for sale. A Sonde), School Teachers' Association was organized in Ailsa Craig on Monday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Ball of Vanneok. The Association will include officers of schools in East Williams, the Southorn'part of McGillivray and Ailsa Ciaig. The offi- cers elected were : Pres., Rev. Mr. Shore ; est Vice -Pres., D. Eraser ; 2nd Vice -Pres., Ieaao Jones; Seo'y, Mr. Campbell; !Teas , J. 11. MoKay. On. Friday afternoon last Mr. and Mrs. John Moiety rs of Sheredin townehip,Huron Co.,Mioh, came to Pa!kbiil to visit relatives. They wont to Mr, John Molioz-..;e's, but a few hours after arrival Mre. Molntyre data while silting in a chair. The cause of death is not known. Mrs McIntyre was 03 years of age and had been enjoying.AsarY good health. She was a sister of Mrs. Mc- Kenzie and Mr. John Mclsaao. PERTn- Mr. F' W. Hutton, teller in the Traders Bank, St. Marys. has been appointed to the tellership of the same bank in Guelph. The death occurred in East Niesoud on. Sunday last of Christina, reliot of the late Wm. MoNee, at t10 ripe old age of 80 years. Cu Monde, last Mr. John Hooper, sr., ofMetropolilan,sold one load of choice clover seed for which be received tbo bandsome sum of $478.13. If yon had taken two of Carter's Little Liver Pills before retiring you would not have had that coated tongue, or bad taste in the mouth this morning• Keep a vial with you for occasional use. The many friends of Miss Mary McIntyre of Carlingford will be sorry to learn that she has been forced to resign her position as teacher, owing to sickness. Miss Jennie Sterritt has been engaged as successor to Miss McIntyre. The Presbyterians of Carlingford have purchased a good organ, and organised a choir which gives promise of taking a good stand among surrounding choirs. Miss Gordon in the organist. The Methodists intend to build a new church in 1893. A horse belonging to Mr. Robe Norris of St. Marys ran away last week, and in its mad raoe attempted to jump over another horse which was being turned on the road. The result was both horses came to the ground and were soon entangled. The children and grand children of Mr. Geo. Kirk, of East Nissouri, met at the old homestead on the 2nd Feb., to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their wedding. The gathering numbered about thirty-five. The couple were eaoh presented with an easy chair and Mrs. Kirk with a pair of gold - rimmed spectacles. At the last meeting of the Patrons of In- dustry of Anderson some of the active mem- bers took parkin a debate. Their discus- sion was "If three people were drowning, a man, a woman, and a child, which should a person save provided he 'could only save one." The three sides argued their points well but the judges decided in favor of sav- ing the woman, News wee received by friends on Thurs- day last of the death of Dr. McCullough which ocoarred at Sault Ste vferie the pro• vious day. Deoeased was a son of the late Wm. McCullough, of the Mitchell Road, Blansbard, and was well known and highly respected by the residents of the township. He practised his profession several years in St. Marys preeions to locating at the Sault: Another of the first settlers of Blansbard has passed away, in the death of Mr. Geo: Bradley which 000urred on Tuesday' night of last weak. Deoeased settled on the homestead in the Thames concession, where he has resided ever eiuce,at Cbristmss,1842. He was an Englishman, a native of Noting- hamsbire, a Briton to the core, a warm supporter of the Coneorvative party and for many years a consistent member of the Methodist church. The St• Marys purling Blab are again win- ners of the Ben Wyvie trophy and the Western tankard. In the competition for the former St. Marys was first drawn epainst Paris, and defeated that olub. The next draw brought Brantford as St. Marys' opponents, Brantford, however, defaulted, and Galt was drawn for tbe third match. This team also defaulted, leaving St. Afars possensots of the much ooyeted trophy, For the \Veetern Ontario tankard. St. Marys de - Do You Want —ANY-- OVl3R0OATS, FELT BOOTS,. FELT SOCKS, GUN ANKLETS, NICE GOAT ROBES HEAVY BL'NH'TS FANCY RUGS, NICE WOOL SHAWLS, HEAVY TWEED SUITS, LADIES' a GENTS' , UNDERWEAR. If you will need any of the above for the'next two or three year • wo will make it an object for you to buy now, as we want to clear out Winter Stock sO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR SPRISGSTOC% J. N. ROSS. feated the London Forest pity club and the London club last week; thus giving them Another year'e possession of the tankard. DAv attar day the evacuee aoeumnlatee that the "Myrtle Navy" is the people's fav- orite tobacco. The demand keeps fnoregs- ing, and from overview oirole of consumers who have beou lode°sd to try it the °vi. deuce is emphatio in its favor. Its genuine qualities always hold the friends they have once made. Thee° qualities will be kept up to their full standard by the manfacturers of It. It is to theee qualities and the reason: ableness of the price that they attribute thole 1.. erked success. To the quality they will adhere at all cost, and also to the price if that be possible. y.ot t ; Oa OLD.—Gentlemen,—One of my tittle girls (aged 4 y vara) had been troubiel with costivoneas In its worst form since infancy. We tried different remedies which gave rt'laif while using, but as soon dkieontinued ale would bo worse than Lefferts using. She lost her appetite and was growing weak and delicate. A friend of miue who had used B.' B.B. with grand re. sults for the same disease advised me to try it, and also the Burdock Pills, which we did. She did not take the oontenta of one bottle before it relieved her and not only releived hon but permanently cured her, for she has not boon troubled once sineo, and site is notty, ht.years old. HENRY REYxo:tne-,-.Snrepta Out, ,- Dashwood. ,� BRIEas,—Mr. and Mrs Wm. Kroft, Mr. Louis Simons and family ]eft for Dakota on Tuesday last.—Miss E. Kroft returned from London on Saturday.— Mr. F. Wurtz was to Berlin last week. —Two new members joined the Evan- gelical Association here on Sunday last. —Miss H. Mitchell has returned from. her visit to Merrickvillo.—At the Young People's Alliance last week, Mr. J. E. Hoffman was elected. Sec'y, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. T. Snell, who is attending Collegiate Institute at Clinton, —Several persons took the census of Dashwood on Saturday evening. They found the population to be 349.—Mr. A. Bean attended the convention of the Patrons of Industry at Toronto, last week, e . Woodham. Balers—The oentributions of Zion oor- respondent have been prevented by the visitation of Mr La Grippe, He has been very generous in his attentions to the people about hire for the past month.—Mr. G. Copeland had the misfortune to have two fingers of his left hand taken off in a nut- ting box reoenth, Dr. Irving was soon on the scene and sewed them on, Our young friend has the kindly wishes of a wide circle of neighbors that the operation may be suc- cessful, and that he may not be deprived the presence and use of these fingers.—Tire snow has gone very rapidly the last fow days, but the hope is cherished that the bleak winds of ktareh will stay prooeejings a little so we may hive a longer lease of pl•'aeare in the farm of sleigh riles and jingling music. of the bells.—We congratul- ate our town's folk, Mr, and Mrs. Th,'mas Hopkins, upou the addition to their family ou the 21 ult,, of a son.—Mr. Wesley Mills and wife hero moved to • Whalen, where the Mills brothers have n branch stare. Their removal ie ulnae re,;retesd and the hope ie eutortaiued that it is not pertnauentr M. C. Cameron ex -M, P. for West IIuron telt Inc Jacksonville Tuesday, for the benifit of his health. Itch, Menge and Scratches of every kind on human bbing or animate, (mud inall min - notes by' Woolford's sanitary lotion. This never fails. Sold by C. Lutz. Oct. 0,•ly . Boots & Shoes TO BE SACRIFICED AT A.' ITS9 Puling Next Month. Shop undergoing Repairs to make room for Spriug Stook. It will be to your ad. vantage to call.