The Exeter Advocate, 1894-11-8, Page 1VOL. VI
EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1894,
NO 364
The Molsons Bank.
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Church Directory.
TRIVITT MEMORIAL Cuuncx.--Rev, E.W.
Hunt, Rentor. Sunday Services, 11 a. m
and 7 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class
for Adults, 8 p, m. Holy Communion, 1st
Sunday of each month at morning service
METHODIST CHV RCII--James-st , Rev. T. G.
JA01-CSON Pastor.SundayServioes,10.80 a. m,
and6.30 p.m. Sabbath School, 2.30 p. m.
MAIN STREET Rev. H. W. Locke, Past-
or. Sunday Services, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m
Sabbath School 2.so p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—ReV.. W. Martin,
Pastor. Sunday Servioes, 11 a. m. and 6.80 p.
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ProfesSi<onal Cards.
H. KINSMAN, L.1). S, Fanson's Block
two doors north of Carling Store
MAIN ST, EXETER, eR.traots;teeth
without pain. Away at Lucan every Wed-
nesday Hensel]. let Friday; Blyth, first Mon-
day and Zurich on last Thursday of each
month.
CH. INGRAM, DENTIST, Member Royal
. College Dental Surgeons, successor to
H. L. Billings. Office over Post Office
Exeter, Ont. A safe anaesthetic given for
the painless extraction of teeth. kine Gold
Filhnes as required.
DA.LTON ANDERSON, L.D.S., D.D.S.,
. Graduate ofthe Royal College ofDent-
al Surgeons of Ontario, and Graduate of the
Toronto University (with honors). Special
attention given to preservation of the nat-
ural teeth. Office over Elliot & Elliot's law
office—opposite Central Hotel—Exeter.
Medical
DR.G. SHOULTS, CEN TRALIA.
Oyr'rcn: Opposite Methodist Parsonage
.Drs. J. A. ROLLINS & T A. AMOS. NewLI Residences, same as formerly
OFFICES, Spackman,. building, Main St.
Dr, Rollins' office' same as formerly—north
door. Dr. Amon office, same building—south
door. May 1st. 1898
:f. A Rollins, M. D. T. A. Amos, M. D
D.Lln,T. P. McLAUGHLIN, it EMBER OF
the College of Physicians and Surgeons
Ontario, Physician, Surgeon and Accouch-
our. Office, Dashwood, Ont.
Legal.
D 11. COLLINS, BARRISTER,SOLICIT-
1.1. OR, Conveyancer, Notary Public.
Offioe—over O'Neil's Bank, Exeter, Ontario.
Money to Loan.
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. of Supreme Court, Notary Public, Con-
voyanoer, Commissioner, &c. Money to loan
Off, oe—Fanson's Block, Exeter.
ELLIOT & ELLIOT, BARRISTERS, SOLID
itors, Conveyancers, &o.
B. V. EtusoT.. FREDERICK ELLIOT
Auctioneers.
HBROWN1 Winchelsea. Licensed Auet-
ioneer for the Counties of Perth and
Middlesex, also for the township oftlsborn.e
Sales promptly attended to and terms rea-
sonbale.Sales arranged at Post office. Win-
chelsea.
Ti BOSSENBERRY, Hensel' Ontario. Lie-
ensed'Auctioneer for the Counties of
Huron and Perth, Charges moderate and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Surveyors.
L •RED. W.FARNCOMB, Provincial Land
.1 Surveyor and Civil Engineer. Office,
Over Post Office, Main street. Exeter, Ont.
EDWARD 0. STEELE, 1'. L. S. Ontario
Land Surveyor and Civil Engineer,
Goderieh, Ont.
REFERENCES: St, Marys, Journal; and the
Rectory, Kirkton.
Insurance.
E ELLIOT,
Insurance Agent,
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Exeter
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11,01VES7.' .RATES. Capt, Geo. Kemp,
EXETER MARKETS.
(Changed every Wednesday)
Wheat per bushel $0.46 to 0.47
Barley .... i' ... , f .. , ..... 38 to 40
Oaiai
........ 4:.....,f.. 26 to 27
Peas. "44 ,Y„ ,,,,1947 to 48
Butter LI.II, Y(i.i Ili ,, 18
E •gs .,,Y.,YY.f nidi, I.i♦ 15
Potatoes per er tease , ... , .:.. 36 to 40
Ilay per tot ''I it • • ' 1 f , a` • 4 6 6.00 to 7.50
MUSICAL EXCELLENCE.
ARTISTIC DESIGN.
DURABLE ' CONSTRUCTION
Catalogue sent free on appli-
cation.
MORRIS-.F"EILD-ROGERS-Co
LIS TOWEL.
ees
FOR WO DWELLING. HOUSES
Brick and frame. The former is a cottage
situated on the south side of James Street,
Exeter; contains 6:Aoms and a good oeller:
two-fifths of an acre land with a number of
choice fruit trees thereon, good well of water
and everything in first class condition The
latter is situated on William st 1'f storeys
and a very desirable residence; one-fifth acre
land, a good well water a'nd sone e choice fruit
Either of these places can be purchased at a
reasonable figure. Possession can be had by
the flrst of October. For further particulars
apply to, ISSAC BAwi1EN. EXETER.
Sale Register.
Wednesday, Nov, 14.—Farm stook and Im-
plements, the property of Wm. Down, on lot
11 Con.1, Stephen, John Gill, auct.
TO CONTRACTORS.
The Committee of the House of Refuge, Uo.
Huron,
untilonooneon Friday, d rNovembk err
30, 1894, for the erection ofa
House of Refuge at Clinton.
Plans and specifications can be seen and
all information obtained at the office of A.
MoMurchie, Esq., Reeve at Clinton., or at
the office of Messrs Fowler and Fowler, To-
ronto and Woodstock,
Tenders are to be sent in on form provided
andbe addressed, marked "Tender", to
W. PROUDFOOT,
Chairman of Commitee,
House of Refuge,
Goderioh Ont,
Exeter School • Report.
The following is the correct report of
the Exeter public school for the month
of October.
Division 1.
Sen. 5th:—A. Martin, .F Lutz, E. Mc-
Callum. Junior 5th:—W. Ross, F. Fish,
E. Carling. No on roll 36, average at-
tendance 32.
T. A. BROWN, Teacher.
Division II.
Senior 4th,—C. Petterson, H. Dignan
R. Harton.. Junior 4th.—E. Bissett, A.
Martin, E. Gillespie. No. on roll 49,
average attendance 39.
Miss Vosper, teacher.
Division III.
Sen. 3rd: -0. Treble, and F. Roweilffe
equal, V. Willis, R. Frayue. Jr. 3rd:—
V. Hardy, E. Davidson, L. Ilyndman,
W. Muir. No on roll 56, average at-
tendance 45.
Division IV.
Sen, 3rd:—M. Fanson, M. Howey, A
Johnston. Jr, 3rd:—J. Gillespie and
Balsden equal, M. Huston, F. Taylor.
No on roll 55, average attendance 44.
Miss Gill, teacher.
Miss Gregory, teacher.
Division V.
Sen 2nd:—H. Gregory, A. Heideman
J. Cameron. Jun. 2nd;—H. Horrel,
W. Newcombe, W. Howard. No on
roll 66, average attendance 53.
Miss Walrond, Teacher.
Division VI.
San 2nd: --N. Carling, M. Gould, L.
Carling, Huston. Jr. 2nd:—R. Treble,
11 Treble, E. Armstrong, A. Hedden.
No on roll 70, average atendance 61.
Miss Pringle, teacher.
D ivision VII.
Sen. 2nd:—E. Carrel, Eva Carroll, R.
Davis. Jr. ,2nd:—P. Wood, A. Hay-
wood, Addie Gillespie.- No. on roll 73,
average attendance 58.
Mics Reid, Teacher.
The total number of names on the
roll is 40ff. The total average attend.
ance 334. T. A, Brown, Principal.
Tuokersmith• lleusall,
Many of our boys have distinguished
themselves in the past, at various col-
leges in ,Canada, United States and
other countries, and also in the differ-
ent professions. Another of our youth'
men, in the person of Mr. Colin D. Doig
appears to be fast reaching an emin-
ence of fame. Mr, Doig passed his boy-
hood oa the farm in this township, at -
ter which he taught school for several
years inthis county, with marked sue -
cess. Then studied law at the Detroit
Law School, where he graduated last
June, at the head of his class, obtain
ing the degree of L. L, 13. Shortly af•,
terwards he commenced the practise of
law in the town of Grat,d Marais.
which is situated on the South shore of
Lake Superior, where he is fast acquir
ing an extensive aid lucrative prac-
tise. At the party conventions, held
last week, he received the unanimous
nomination for Circuit Court Commis-
sioner, from both the Republican and
Democrat parties, and will in every
probability be elected this month by
acclamation. The Alger Republican,.
commention on the nomination, says:
"Mr. Doig is a bright, brainy, brilliant
young attorney, who has been located
at Grand Marais for several months.
He is a graduate of the Detroit Law
School, and is spoken of as a youue
man who is bound to rise to eminence
in his profession. His fellow towns
men have nothing but the warmest
words of praise for him, and the fact
that he has received the uomination for
Circuit Court Commissioner, on both
the Republican and Democratic tickets,
is a testimonial of the popularity he
has gained during• his short residence
in our country."
Mo.aillop.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE:—An old lady
named Alexander made a desperate
attempt to commit suicide last week.
She had been staying for some time. at
the residence of Mr. James Hays, 6th.
concession, M:Killop. On Wednesday.
night, having retired as usual, un-
known to any of the members of the
family, she got up aid left the house.
In the morning as soon as she was
missed, a vigorous search II as institut-
ed for her, but was fruitless, until Fri-
day forenoon when Mr. Geo. Dickson
and some others fouud her in Mr. Me•
Michael's woods, some coosict,•rable dis-
tance from Mr, Rays' place, She was
lying under the shelter of the roots of
an upturned tree, and her face and
person was partly covered by leaves
.It was thought at tirs'that she was
dead; a closer inspection, however, re-
vealed the fact that she was still liyiug
and it was also found that there was a
cut clear across her throat from which
blood was freely oozing. She was tae
ken up and conveyed to Mr. Hays'resi-
dence and medical aid. procured. It
was learned that the wound in
the neck was ,not deep- enough to
prove fatal, and that she was suffer-
ing mainly from exposure and loss of
blood. Every possible attention that
kind hearts could suggest has been
given her by Mr. Hays' family, and
she is recovering as speedily as possi.
ble. She is said to be about SO years
of age, and it is supposed she wandered.
away and committed the rash act while
temporarily insane. She was lightly
dressed when she went away, and as
she was out two nights, it is a wonder
that the exposure did not prove fatal
The knife with which the wound was
inflicted was afterwards found where
she had been lying, It is a knife that
she had carried for some time, and it is
now remembered that she was seen
sharpening it a day or,two before she
strayed away. If this is the case, no
doubt she had the taking of her own
life in her mind for some time. The
case is a very sad one and looks as if
the old lady will need to be .very close
ly looked after, as her mind being
turned in this direction, there is little
doubt but she will try the same thing
again should she recover from this at-
tempt, and an opportunity offers.
Another of Mr. John GilIespie's dray
horses died on Tuesday.
REMEMBER
That Willa' 1S CoM!ng
And you will have to have
Winter Clothing.
By buying at J. HI Grieve's you - ou will save tie money,
look well and feel well dressed, at a very low cost,
All the Fall and Winter Goods are in now. We make
a specidlty of fine goods and sell them at the RIGHT
prices to suit the TIMES. If you want a nice over-
coat call and see us ! For a fine suit, we lead thetrade,
Ladies' Mantle Department.
Wea special ecial attention to the Ladies' P y p s Mantle Depart-
ment. We cut and make all kinds of the place, Jackets' p Ca es
and Wraps. Remember
Grigg''s Old Stand.
. CRIEVE.
The committee in charge of the or-
ange celebration, in the way of a con-
cert, under the auspices of lodge No.
733, Hensall, have every reason to feel
highly elated over its: success on Mon
day night. A number of brethren
from neighboring lodges were present
and all formed a torch light procession
at about 7 o'clock and marched to the
hall where a first class program was
carried out. All were highly delight-
ed with the performance cf the various
parties whose names appeared on the
program. The hall was crowded to
the door and good order prevailed.
Proceeds about $60,
Oredlton,
Mr. James Hill left for Cleveland,
Ohio, on Monday where he intends
spending a few days among his izela
tiyes and friends.—Mr. John liber is
home now owing to a slight injury he
received white cutting wood in a bush
near Hensel], It is hoped he will soon
be able to attend to his work again.—
The Beau Ideal concert company
held a concert under the auspices :.of
the R. T. of T. in the town ball. on
Thursday evening last.—Rev. J. W.
Bell, missionary superintendent of the
Royal Tempters, occupied the pulpit
in the Methodist Church .on Sunday
morning and delivered a very able
sermon. In the evening he -preached
an anniversary sermon to the Royal
Ternplars in the Evangelical church
and the church was thronged to the
door.—Mrs. Eli Lawson is sick at pres-
ent, we wish her a speedy recovery.
Greenway,
A Gospel Temperance Society was
started here last week, about 20 joined.
Next meeting to be Friday evening,
Nov. 16th, -The Greenway Braneh of
the Bible Society was well attended
last Friday evening in the Presbyter-
ian Church at Corbett. Rev. J. H.
Orine, the agent, was present and gave
a very interesting address, Rev. S. A.
Carrier and J. H. Chant gave short ad
dresses. Mr, Thos. Jennings was elec-
ted President and acted as chairman,
during the evening. Mr. A. Laurie,
Treasurer; W. J. Wilson, Secretary;
Messrs 0, Bothwick, Jas. Young and
John Baker, Committee for next year.
The attendance was good and shows
that a number are interested in the
spread of the Bible through all lands.
-Miss Patterson, of Sylvan, is visiting
friends here this week,—Miss Clara
McPherson returned home last Satur
day.
Dasliwood.
When in need of lumber of all grades
and kinds be sure to call on Mr. Wm.
Willert, Yager's old premises, Lake
Road. He alsu does grain chopping on
shortest notice. Give him a trial.
The fine weather seems to be over
and fall has fairly set in. The farmers
are almost through with their work
and are about prepared to Beet Mr.
Frost with a smile. -Several of our boys
who have been working in different
sections during the summer months,
having finished their labors with their
employers, have returned to our midst
again. Glad. to see you bask
boys.—The revival meetings in con-
nection with the Evangelical church
are still in progress. The meeting of
the Bible Society in connection with the
church here held their annual meeting
in the church and conducted the usual
business. Rev, Wagner, agent for the
society, conducted the meeting.—Rev
Litt, of Crediton, ,occupied the pulpit,
in the Evangelical church on
Thursday evening last.—Some of the
Crediton boys were in town on Friday
Iasi,—Some of our boys or young men
are in the habit of gathering around
the church during the service and not
very good order is kept much to the
annoyance of those in the church. This
is very bad and will surely lead to
trouhle If not stopped. We hope the
lads will take warning.
Farquhar,
Mr. Frank Hamilton and wife, of
Cromarty, were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. And. Hodgert one day last week,
—Mr. Alex Campbell and Miss Lizzie
Jane Cottle, of Hibbert, were the guests
of Mr, John Cottle last week.—Our
sparrow hunters are not a little disap-
pointed at the way the leaders cheated
them out of their supper —Miss Mary
Jane Campbell of Hibbert, spent Sun-
day last under the parental roof.—Mr.
Geo. Fassold spent Saturday and Sun-
day with friends in Zurich.—Ever since
the Listowel tragedy our young ladies
woh't get into anybody's rigs until
ascertaining, their name first.—While
a commercial traveller was in the aet
of getting into his vehicle in front of
Mr, Hay's Store last Wednesday night
his team of .Bronchos ran away mak-
ing for the west at full gallop, The
traveller procured a horse- and buggy
belonging to Mr, McCullough and fol-
lowed they as far as Exeter North
where he found one of them lying on
the road, which brought them t6 a
still. Strange to say there was to
damage done excepting one of the
lines and the neckyoke strap being
broken—Soma of our young men got
into a general brawl last Saturday
night about little or nothing, This
kind of coifduct is not at all becoming
and is no credit to the young men,
Stephen.
DEATr•1 of Mas. Kraits —it has been
truly said that "in the midst of life we
are in death," This great truth has
been manifested by the almost sudden
death of Mary Jane, beloved wife of
John Hicks, which sad event occurred
on Sunday morning about 2.30, She
had been sick only a week from that
deadly disease typhoid fever, which
from the first ebbed her life away. In-
deed it is sad, and much more so,'when
it is considered that three small child-
ren, the youngest of whom being three
months old,is left behind her. She was a
daughter of Mr. John Sanders of the 3rd
concession,and had been married a little
over four years. Her age was 22 years
6 months and 15 days. The funeral
took place from her father's residence,
where she died, to the Exeter cemetery
on Monday at 2 o'clock. The bereaved
haye the sympathy of the community.
Grand Bend.
Mrs. Dunbar, of Detroit, nee Miss
Nancy Cook, of the old Brewster estate,
was here ou Monday and Tuesday of last
week for the purpose of removing the
remains of her mother, who died some
299 years, and was buried here. Two of
her sisters have died since.—A. pleasant
event -the marriage of Mr, Thos. Webb
and Percy the eldest daughter of Mr.
Gravell—took place at the residence of
the parents of the bride on Wednesday
afternoon. Quite a number of friends
and neighbors were invited. After
Rev. Mr. Carriere had performed the
wedding ceremony all sat down to a
bountifully supplied table. The presents
which the bride received were numer-
ous and costly. All join in Wishing
Mr. and Mrs. Webb long life, happiness
Hess and prosperity.—The Maccabees of
Grand Bend willghold the concert for
the opening of their hall on the 14th
inst. Mr. Markey, the Supreme Com
minder. is expected and the committee
have prepared a good program con-
sisting of music, speeches &c.—Mr.
Enoch Gratton, of Michigan, is visiting
his relatives and friends in this vicin-
ity,—Mr, Isaac Sherren and family are
expected from Michigan this week to
settle on a farm they have rented on
the B line. We are glad to see them
coming back among us again.—The
Grand Bend Presbyterian Choir have
begun to prepare their musical pro-
gram for their next Xmas tree.—Some
persons who have no respect for them
selves, and little respect for the Sabbath..
have been disturbing the meetings in
the Methodist Church. We understand
that legal proceeding will be taken if
such occurs again as the names of the
parties are known.—On Saturday last
Mr. Jos. Brenner shot a seagull that
measured over five feet from tip to tip
across the wings.—Mrs Basbaw, who
kept store here some years ago, is back
visiting friends and renewing ac
quaitances.—The Mayor of our town
gave us a call on Monday evening last.
Everything is prospering on his ave-
nue.—Mr. A. W. Varley, of Parkhill,
bas completed the job of painting the
Bee hall, making a. splendid' job. The
colors were well selected pleasing every
one. Any one having painting to do
will do well to give hila the work.
Centralia.
All know of the fall of snow.—The
Canadian Order of Chosen Friends will
meet in a body on Sunday next, at
10.30,Iwhen a sermon will be 'preached—
to them by Rev. W. H. Butt, Pastor.
Mrs. Hodgins and family left for Wing
ham yesterday (Wed) where they will
open a dressmaking shop. All join in
wishing them success in their new
borne and undertaking. -Rev. W. Butt
leaves for Clinton this morning.—The
cheese factory closed down on Satur-
day last for the season.—The evapora-
tor, under management of Chas. Ab-
bott, is still doing a rushing business.
Apples are being shipped in from other
points.—The C. 0. C. F. will give a
grand concert at a recent date.
On Thursday evening last' a large
number of the friends of Mrs Thomas
Hodgins gathered at her home here
and presented her with a fine set of
dishes and the following address which
speaks for itself:—
To MRS. HODOINs.
DEAR FRIEND: -As you have been a resi.
dent of this yillage for a good many years,
and are about to depart from our midst,
we, your neighbors, take this opportuuity of
acknowledging our appreciation of you, as a
kind friend and neighbor. The sorrow we
feel at your deparrure is mitigated somewhat,.
when we consider that what to us is a great
loss, must be an equal gain to others. You
have our earnest wishes, for success, in the
town to which you are going. Please ac-
cept this set of dishes, not merely for its
value, but as a slight token of appreciation
and. regard. May you remember us with
the same warmth of feeling, as that with
which we will remember you. Though we
probably will not meet you again as a neigh-
bor, we hope often to meet you in the jour-
ney of life, and to hear of the success which
may attend you. Signed on behalf of your
many friends.
In a very feeling and at few well
chosen remarks. Mrs. Iiodgins replied
as follows:—
DEAR FRIENDS: As I ani utterly taken by
surprise, by you this evening in this farewell
party, I ant at a loss as how to express my
thanks to this esteemed assemblage, for
their kind remembrance of myself and fam-
ily. I am also thtnkfal to meet you all, to
bid you all favewell before I go, and hope
you all may prosper, and have a long life.
You all will be remembered by my family
and myself, wherever we go and I again
thank you for your grand present which we
admire so much,
Zurich.. ,
Mr. Gingerich, fora the Brottsou
Line, Stanley, and Miss Gingerich,
from the Goshen Line, Hay, were last
Tuesday united in the holy bonds of
matrimony, in the presence of a large
gathering, Although they carry the
same name they are not related, We
wish them a long, happy life together.
While one of Mr, 8, Rannie's teamsters,
one day lately, was working with the
team in the mill yard, they got too
close to a well, and unfortunately both
of the horses fell in, it took some time
to get them out. The best horse was
got out dead, and the other started for
the stable. People should be more
careful about their old wells,and should
haye them better protected.
Sodom.
The saw mill is completed and doing
good work. -The dredge has finished the
dredging of Hay Swamp and Black
Creek. Good work has been done and
good results are expected to follow. -The
open meeting of Royal Ternplars was
well attended and everything went off
wetland all appeared well satisfied. The
program was lengthy and good. Miss
Handford, of Centralia, gave two reci-
tations and Mr. T. Snell of Exeter, a
reading, in addition to our local talent.
It is likely more open meetings will be
held during the winter,—Your corres-
pondent is informed that there is some
prospect of a tailor shop being opened
up in this town, as a tailor has been.
prospecting; evidently looking for a
suitable place to locate,
Moray.
Mr. David Mitchell has purchased the
Kelly farm near here, and will moye
on to it shortly.—The Corbett cheese
factory has closed after a successful
season, notwithstanding the dry.
weather,—There was more cheese
manufactured this year than any year
since the factory was built. The pres-
ent cheese maker has been re•eng•aged
for next season. Mr. Corbett, sales-
man for the company, has diseharged
his duties very satisfactorily, having
invariably received the highest price
for the produce of the factory. --Mr. A.
Scott informs us that bis barn on the
20th con,, of McGillivray was entered
on Friday night and a bag of oats
stolen. Next morning Mr. Scott
thought he would make some investi-
gation, and went and got Mr. N. Grieve,
a neighbor, to assist him 't hey track •
ed the thief south, The foot prints
were short, and apparently were made •
by a person who either runs his left
boot over, or has a crooked foot.
Hay Council,
The council met pursuant to adjourn-
ment in the town hall, Zurich, on Oct.
270, Alt members present except the
clerk. Moved. by Turnbull, seconded
by W. B. Battier, that Fred Hess, sr.,
be appointed clerk pro tem. Carried.
Moved by R. McMordie, seconded by W.
B. Battler, that the clerk be instructed
to notify the council of Stephen re-
garding the payment their portion to-
wards the H, S. D. fund for the years
1898-4.—Carried. Moved by fly. Turn-
bull, seconded by M. Greiger, that the
collectors roll be amended by chargiag
Alex. Munn on lot 16, cou. 8, S. S. No.
10, with. the sum of $15.62 special
school rate having been omitted from
the roll, and also that John Erb, con. 13
part lot 28, be charged' $3 81 additional
school rate. Carried. Moved by R.
McMordie, seconded Robt. Turnbull,
that the Reeye and the treasurer be
empowered to borrow $1;500 for one
month for current expenses, Carried.
In regard to the letter of L. H. Dick•
son re Robert and Augustus Luker,
complaining about drainage matters,
the reeve and Robt. McMordic were in-
structed to inquire into the case.
Moved by Ry Robt. McMordie seconded
by W. B. Battler, that a number of ac-
counts be paid.
Clinton.
Mr. D. Cantelon a ill this season
handle about 22,000 barrels of apples,
or 150 car loads,—Dr. Blackall dehorn-
ed over sixty head of cattle on Wed-
nesday, for Messrs. A. Cantelon, 3.
Jenkins and Jas. Steep. ---The other
day three of our local nimrods went
out into the country for a day's shoot-
ing. They were all comfortably seated
in a rig. but in sharply turning a cor-
ner, were thown out. One of the guns
which was a sort of hammerless breech-
loader, was discharged by the conous-
sion, and it was fortunate that no one
was hurt beyond the severe bruises
received on the roadway.—On Wednes-
day morning, white Mr. VanE„mond,
of the Huron road, was at work, lie was
more than surprised to see alarge wild
cat deliberately walk across an open
field a few rods away from him, Not
having a rifle, he drove to town and
informed some of of the local nimr'ods,
but they laughed at him, and thought
he had mistaken a dog for a wild cat.
However, Mr. Ben Tomlinson, who is a
crack shot, was only too glad of a
change to try his skill, and he went
out with Mr. VanEgmond, and was re-
warded by a sight of the animal, which.
he brought down with the first shot. It
was a fie specimen, and would weigh
la the neighborhood of 50 lbs. •