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EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY NOVEN113ER 7, 1895.
The ''a'" 0llsons Bank..
(Chartered by Parliament, 1855.).
Paid up Capital.......... $2,000,000
Rest Fund.. . ........ 1,200,000
Head +office Montreal.
E. WOLFERSTAN 'THOMAS,, Esq.,
GENERAL MANAGER
]Bogey advanced to evod Farmer's on their
own notes with one or more endorsers at 7
percent per annum.
Exeter Branch.
Open every lawful day from IQ a. m.to 3 p.
m„ Saturdays.PO a. m. to 1 p. m
oLgeneral banking business transacted
CURRENT RATES allowodfor mon-
, •on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 8
er cont,
N. D. HUIIDON
Exeter, Jan 28, '88. Manager
.11.1112110,1
MEN WANTED.
We want men in every locality to distri-
bute oiroulars and samples and nail up signs.
.,-«r $50 to $75 made per month. Write at once.
aLoiir: ADVERTISING BUREAU. l 111.
1404 Michigan Ave,' ,
Dissolution of Partnership
Notice is hereby given that the partner.
ship heretofore existing between Chas. H.
Sanders and Daniel Dyer, carrying 011 busi-
ness in the Village of Exeter, under the
n.am e, style a,nd firm of the ADvoOAT1 PDB -
TASKING 00., has this day been mutually dis-
solved.
Signed{
Cries. H. SANDERS
DANIEL DYER.
Dated 1st November, 1895.
Having purchased the interest of Daniel
Dyer in the above partnership, 1 will con-
tinue the said business in the old stand; and
all accounts due the said firm must be paid
at once, and any person having any claims
against the said partnership will hand, or
send in same without delay.
C. H. SANDERS.
Sale Register,
WEDNESDAY, Noy. 13. -Auction sale of 28
miloh Cows, the property of Clears & Nutt.
at Moffatt's Hotel, Contralia,at one o'clock.
H. Brown, Aunt.
Henry
Waite,
Dyer,
Ingersoll,
Is in town for a few weeks.
Mr: Waite is a practical Dyer of large ex-
perience and knowing the inconvenience ans
. anoyance experienced in sending work away
o be done, to say nothing of the delay, had
, ecided to give the smaller towns the bene-
fit of his experience for a short time in each
place,
Mr. Waite has visited Tilsonburg,
Aylmer and St, Marys
'giving entire satisfaction in each town and
the inhabitants of the town and neighboc-
hood need have no hesitation about entrust-
ing any work to hi n, as they , are sure uf`
,,netting garments properly dyed and well
pressed.
No Crocking of color or shrinking
here:
YIN STREET opposite To'.0 Hall.
Greenway.
HAPPY EVENT -One of those pleas-
ing events which alwayscreate a flut-
ter of excitement and interest in every
community, took place at the residence
of Mr. William Hutchinson, on Wed.,
Oct. 30th, on which occasion his eldest
daughter, Miss Hannah, was united in
marriage to Mr. Charles McWilson.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
G. H. Thompson. The bride was sup-
ported by Miss Eliza McWilson, sister of
the groom, while the groom's right
hand man was Mr. W. A. Wilson. The
presents were numerous, handsotne and
costly, showing the esteem in which the
bride is held by her numerous friends.
The wish of all, is that Mr. and Mrs,
McWilson may enjoy a long, happy
, and prosperous. married life. They left
the next day to visit friends in London
and Claudeboye. Mr. McWilson has
rented the late C. H. Wilson's estate
and intends to start house keeping
.next week, -The Sacrament services
of Grand Bend circuit, held here last
Sabbath, was largely attended. Rev. G.
H. Thompson delivered a very interes-
ting and .instructive sermon. A stu-
dent from London College preached in
Grace church in the afternoon. A large
congregation assembled to hoar him
and were delighted with his elegant
sermon. -Mr. John Slterritt shipped a
large number of sheep to the old coon
try last Monday. -Mr Wm. Smith and
wife, of West McGillivray, visited
friends here Last week. -The Gospel
f'emperance meeting and entertain-
relent will be held next Friday evening.
A cordial invitation is extended to the
public. Admission free.
Colnmunication, , liirkton
To TIM EDITOR OP TOE ADVOCATE.
DEAR SIR: -The Children's Aid Sod
ety, of London, Ont., have two little
girls, about two years old, and nine
boys, aged from 6 months to 10 years
old. They are all good, clean and
healthy children, and would brighten
any home that would adopt one. Any
person wishing a child. will kindly
write to the Secretary or the under-
signed.
Tees, Penman, Pres.
Sharon School Report.
The following is a correct report of S.
S. No. 4, Stephen, for the month of Oct.
Names are in order of merit. Sr, 3rd.
-Emma Clark, Bella Amy, Rosa Roesz-
ler ;
oeszler; Jr. 3rd. -Silas Adams, Clara Mar-
tene, Mary Roeszler; Sr. 2nd. -Alice
Pedlar, Wilbur Rowe, Charlie Wind;
Jr. 2nd. -Pearl Kestle, Fred Amy,
Garnet Amy; Sr. Pt. 2.-Msbel Clark;
Arthur Amy, Freeman Morlock; Jr. Pt.
2. -Ezra Wein, Franklin Statton; Sr,
Pt, 1.-Almina Yegar, Martha Ayr-
stricler, Martha Wind; Sr, Pt. 1.-�lrtl-
lie Roeszler, Samuel Ayrstricker, Bertie
Statton. Number on roll 44, Average
attendance 30. W. J. Brooks, teacher.
Stephen School Report,
The following is a correct report of
S. S. No. 3. Stephen, for the month of
October. The names are in order of
merit. Sr. 4th: -Geo. Bagshaw, Geo.
Sanders, Herman Beaver. Jr. 4th: -
Clara Stanlake, Julia Triebner, Sam.
Jory. Sr. 3rd: -Bertha Gilbert, Dan
Sanders, Lather Penhale, Ida Jory,
Eddie Beaver Sr. 2nd: -Clinton Sweet,
Fred Dearing, Mary Sanders, Lorena
Ford. Jr. 2nd; -Stella Penhale, Mar-
shallBox. Pt. 2: -Roy Parsons, Launy
Ford, Asa Penhale, Homer Bagshaw,
Frankie Triebner, Herbie Ford, Nelson
Sanders, Minnie Triebner. The best
spellers for the month are: -Eddie
Beaver, Clinton Sweet, Roy Parsons.
Number on Roll 42. Average attend-
ance 32. W. B. Bagshaw, Teacher
Hay School. Report.
The following is the October monthly
report for S. S. No. 2, Hay. Names are
in order of merit. 5th: -R. F. Chapman
F. E. Ross, 4th: -F. M Northcott, J. W
Tadd, N. Gould. Sen, 3rd: -C. Gould,
S. J. Northcott, H. M. Gould. Jun. 3rd
-Jessie G. Munn, R. O'Brien, B. E.
O'Brien. Sen. 2nd: -Eliza. Tinney, E.
M. Northcott, H.F. Johnston. Jun 2nd:
-E. Gould, W. E O'Brien. ` 2nd part: -
L. Armstrong, L. Munn, F. R. Northcott
lst part: -J. R. Munn, Maggie Suther-
by, J. Sutherby. The best spellers in
the monthly spelling matches were:-,
5th: -R. F. Chapman; 4th: -N. Gould;
Sen. 3rd: -S. J. Northcott; Jun 3rd: -
3. Munn; Sen. 2nd: -E. Northcott:Jun.
2nd: -E. Gould; 2nd part: -L. Munn;
1st part:- M. Sutherby.
Winchelsea School Report.
The following is a correct report of
the standing of the pupils in S.S. No. 6,
Usborne, for the month of Oct. The
names are in order of merit. Sr, 5th. -
Winfred Coupland, Herman Kyle. Sr.
4th. -Sarah Clements, Franklin Del -
bridge, Flossie Andrew. Jr. 4th. -John
Coupland, Ella Camm, Cora Johns. Sr.
3rd. -Mabel Coupland, Ethel Godbolt,
Wilbur Hunter. Jr. 3rd. -Annie Brim-
acomb, Linda Miners, Linda Hunter.
No on roll 87. Average attendance
25.2 Jr. Department. Sr. 2nd. -Chas.
Miners, Laura Sleamon, May Hawkins.
Jr. 2nd. -Tory Miners, Gertie Miller,
Birtle Francis. Sr, Pt. 2. -Jessie
Coupland, Nellie Nixsn,Nellie Gliddon.
Sr. Pt. 1. -Ada Briminacomb. May
Delbridge: Ernest Rowelil%.' Pt. 1. -
Annie Coupland, Frank Brimmacomb,
Ethel Pulley blank. No. on roll 33.
Average attendance 27.
J. A. Gregs, ory,
E. E. Hallt Teachesr,
f
41.11.
Varna.
Mr. J. Foote preached to a large con-
gregation in the Methodist church on
Sunday evening. The pastor, Rev, W.
W. Leech is assisting Rev. Mr. Oaten,
of Bayfield, with special services in
Cole's church, Goderich tp.-Mr. R
Haxby and wife, of Seaforth, spent
Sunday with friends here. -Mr. 3. E. R.
[farewell spent Saturday in Kincardine
visiting under the parental roof.
THERE ARE
SUITS
y
Bathing Suits.
AND
SLITS.
Law Suits are N. G.,
during court vacation•
On the contrary are gin it,", Unlike other stocks
water don't hurt them, our suits are suitors, Call and
be suited at
J. H. CREWE, Merchnt Tailor,
Where you can get the best ;Wort -
ed stock to pick from ;hid the low,
Irides quality considered.) We are
rushing off a lot of Summer gobds g(+r,ds.
J. H. c>r nTvE nl•
erchrtnt 1x1.01,
these days. Come and get a bar-
gfiin. We must have room for fall
Remc'inber the place
Rev. Dean Cooper, still lingers in a
very critical condition and those in at-
tondance have little hope of his recov-
ery. -The funeral sermon of the late
Mrs. F, J. Dayis, who was burned to
death last week, was preached iu the
English Church, hero, by the Rev. E.
W. Hunt, of Exeter, on Sunday last,
The Church was packed to its utmost
capacity and his discourse was listened
to with melancholy interest. The fun-
eral on. Wednesday was one of the
largest ever witnessed in this section of
the country. -The beautiful weather of
the past few days has enabled the farm-
ers to harvest their root erop, which is
an exceedingly heavy yield.
Harpley
:There has boon some very hard frost
during the past week. -Mr.. Joseph
Sherrow had a logging bee on Thurs:
day last and succeeded iu getting 18e,
acres cleaned up. This was considered
very good work, as four teams did the
pulling. -Mr. Farquhar Smitb, of Park-
hill, passed through this section solici-
ting aid on account of his continued
sickness for some years past, which,
accompanied with a partial loss of eye
sight, has rendered hint almost helpless.
-Mr. John Sberritt shipped a large
number of lambs last Monday. -Messrs:
M. and J. Crottan had arbitrators on
their difference of opinion in connection
with the line fence on side road purch-
ased from the council some time last
year; but at last account no settlement
bad been arrived at. -Mr. Robt. Hod-
gins and sister Martha spent part of
last week with their parents at Clande-
boye.-Thrashing is almost completed
in this section. -Mr. Eddie Disjarcline
is contemplating renting a farm and
working for himself in preference to
working for other men.
.Dashwood,
House cleaning is now in order and
the husband would sooner be some one
else. -A large crowd from Dashwood
attended the sale of Mr. Henry Motz on
Tuesday afternoon. -Mr. John Holtz
disposed of his fine residence to Mr.
Courad Staubus for a handsome figure.
-Mr. Henry Roese, is erecting a new
house on the lot he recently purchased
from Mr. Geo. Kellerinan,-Messrs.
Paulin & Rennie, have ;'leir stock of
hardware moved to the n ,w building,
where they have ample room to make
a good display. The old shop is under-
going repairs at present being fitted up
for Mr. D. Gottschalk, Dashwood's en
terprisingconfectioner.-The husking
bee at Mr. Tobias Guinther's on Mon-
day night was well atteuded by the
young of the vicinity. They report a
pleasant time. -Mr. J. Kellerman and.
Mr. I. Weltin, left Saturday morning
for Michigan. The former on a busi
ness trip, and the latter to attend the
funeral of h is brother. -Mrs. H. Birk,
is at present visiting her sister, Mrs.
Willis, near Exeter. -On Friday even
ing last, at the young people's meeting
a subscription list was passed around
in aid of Mrs. Witzel, and was liberally
responded to by the young people. Not
content with this they weut around the
village and collected a snug little sum.
Nevertheless the boys got the cold
shoulder turned to them at times. It
would be well for those people to read
Ile lst Epistle John, 3rd chap., 17 verse.
Zurich,
Mr. John Decker, of the 9th eon. of
Hay, has sold his handsome driving
mare to Mr. Thomas Bissett,Sr,,Eseter,
for the snug sum of $150. This is a
good figure considering the waylhorses
are now selling. This mare is only
three past last June and she has taken
prizes wherever shown. She was raised
by Mr. Decker and is a credit to him.-
DIED -It is our sad and painful duty
this week to record the death of a well
known and respected old lady in the
parson of Mrs. Leutz, wife of Mr. Joe
Leutz. Deceased had been in poor
health for some time but nothing ser-
ious was;expected until last Monday,
whenshe took a turn for the worse and
on Friday morning passed peacefully
away. Her remains were interred in
the Lutherian cemetery on Sunday.
She leavesito mourn her loss, a husband
and four daughters. -An accident
which might have proved fatal occur -
ed on Tuesday afternoon while some of
the boys were out shooting, Willie
Wurm was accidently shot in the arm
and neck by one of their number. Dr.
Buchanan extracted the deadly missels
shortly afterwards; which luckily hap-
peued to be only fair bird shot. -Quite
a number of young people of town
drove out to Mr, Henry Koehler's on
Friday evening last to spend a good
time. The evening was spent in sing-
ing, playing all sorts of games, etc.
Midnight supper was served, after
which all wended their way homewards
tired. -but well satisfied with the even-
ing's fun. -Mr, John Duman returned
from Berlin Saturday after visiting
friends in his old home. -Mr. Chas,
Bossenberry, of Hensen, who met with
an accident by falling from a roof some
time ago, is able to get around again
and gave us a friendly call onMonday..
-Mr Henry Rupp, is laid up with
rheumatics, -On Tuesday evening we
had the pleasure of hearing the mouth
organ hand for the first time, It nom -
prises about ten instruments hi all and
the music -or noise at least --by the
youngsters is something wonderful fit
our quiet village.
Oeutralia,
A grand shooting tournamentof
blue recite and live' pigeons will take
place at Moffatt's Hotel here, on Friday
Nov -..15th. This promises to be a splen -
di mateh and every preparation is
being made fora large attendance, See
bills. -Miss Carrie /licks, our :church
organist, has gone to London to take a
special course in music, -Mr. Wm,
Hicks is under the doctor's care. We
hope for his speedy recoverys- Wbonp
ing°hcough is prevalent in the village.
A u limber of R 7'• of T's purpose going
to Crediton on Friday next to assist
their couneil In an entertainment. -
The syndicate auctionsale at Thos,
H:ndford's was fargely attended on Sat-
urday, and considerable stock and im•
elements changed hands at profitable
prices, Messrs. Brown and Bossenberry
weilded the haaomer.-tuarterly meet-
ing was largely attended on Sunday
morning, and the communion was dis•
peused to alitrge number. -The funer
al sermon of the late Thos. Coates was
preached at Edell on Sunday afternoon
by the Rev, W. H. Butt. The church
was packed to the doors and large
numbers were outside unable to get in,
thus showing the esteem in which the
deceased was held. -At the official
meeting of the church on Tuesday
evening, the followjng were elected
stewards: -John Essery, R.
Robt. Luker, Richard Neil, Newton
Baker, Bichard Elston and.Uhas,Coates.
Newton Baker, Philip Lane, Wm. sticks
and .W, Cave were appointed members
of Sabbath School Committee.
Usborne Council.
The Council met on the 2nd inst.,
pursuant to adjournment. All present
Minutes of previous meeting read and
,approved. The following letter of core
dolence with Mrs. Coates was then read
by the. clerk, and on motion of W.
Keddy seconded by R. Gardiner was
orderedto be inscribed by the minutes,
and a copy forwarded to Mrs. Coates.
MRS. THOMAS UOATES.
DRAB MADAM. -rhe members of the
Municipal Council of Usborne, in Council
assembled this znd day of November, 1895,
wish to place ou record their deep sense of
the loss this Township has sustained
through the death on the 2gth ult,, of your
beloved husband, Thomas Loates who dura
ing the past seventeen years discharged so
ably and faithfully the duties of Treasurer
of this municipality.
NV wish to join you in your sorrow, and
convey to you this expression of our sympa-
thy for you in the hour of your sore affliction
and at the same time assure you that the
one whin you mourn so sincerely was justly
esteemea by all classes of his f'ellowelttaetis,
and his death deeply regretted.
The death cf a citizen, whose wise coun-
sel was so much sought after and so cheer-
fully rendered, and who was so universally
respected as was Mr. Orates, will be keen-
ly felt by the public generally, and will be
a severe loss to the community at large.
While you and your family mourn the ir-
reparable loss of a beloved husband and
father, we unite with you in sincere sorrow
at the death of a beloved colleague whose
genial disposition and sterling worth we all
so much admired and whose death we deep-
ly deplore.
Signed at the council chamber the day
and (late above written.
T. M. KAY, Reeie
WALTER KEDDY Deputy Reeve
JOHN HUNTER
RoBENT GARDINER Councillors
WM. H. DRLBRIDGE
Gan. W.HoLMAM Clerk
WILLIAM MINERS Assessor
ALEX. DUNCAN Collector
Gardiner-Delbridge, that the col'.ec
tor be instructed to cash all orders issu-
ed by this council, and deposit fortnight
ly all balances of moneys collected in
the Molsons Bank to the credit of the
Municipality, until such time as a suc-
cessor to Mr. Coates, the late treasurer,
is appointed. -Carried. Delbridge--
Hunter, that the Clerk notify Mr. M.
Samwell, of London, that the House of
Refuge for the County of Huron will
be ready for occupancy on the llth
inst., and that it is the intention of this
Council to remove Mrs. Hewitt thereto
as soon as can be conveniently done. -
Carried. By -Law No. 8 was then read,
Hunter-Keddy, that By -Law No. 8-
1895, as.now read be passed. -Carried.
A large number of orders were grant-
ed for gravelling, and on motion of R.
Gardiner, seconded by J. Hunter, the
council adjourned to meet again Sat-
urday, Dec., 7th at 1 p, m.
Guo. W. HOLMAN, Clerk.
Clinton: Robert Laurie, the popu-
lar station agent at Hepworth, former-
ly of Clinton, was united is marriage
at the latter place on Wednesday to
Miss Lottie Twiss, a deservedly esteem-
ed young lady of this place.
Lttcan : Mr. Joseph Thompson, a
farmer living within three miles of this
village, on what is commonly called
the Sauble line, fell from a wagon on
Saturday night while returning home
from the village. When found it was
discovered that one of his legs was bad,
ly fractured. Dr Shaw set the limb.
Winghatn: Mr, Robert Cornyn, on
Thursday was badly burned at the
Union furniture factory. The work-
men wore busy, putting the roof on the
dry kiln, and were using pitch for that
purpose, which was being melted in a
large kettle, Mr. Cornyn, who had
come up the•day previous from Toronto,
was standing looking on when the
pitch took fire and he, without think.
itig, grabbed a pail of water that was
standing near, and dashed it into the
burning tare . In a flash he was cover-
ed with burning fluid, and his face and
hands were frightfully burned.
NO 433
Huron House o Refuge
to Messrs. •Daniel and Peter Stewart, of
The lftanager and 1►tatron )Vow lin
Oharae.--Inmateti to be 3 er:eiyea on
anti after November UM.
The County House of Refuge Com-
mittee, consisting of chairman Either
and Messrs. Holt, McDonald, Kerr,
Kennedy, Cook and Geo. McEwan,met
in the Rattenbury House on Friday
last. Their labors lasted from 10 a. m.
until near midnight,
The building was minutely examined
and on the wbolo proved satisfactory.
Some ehangeain the heating apparatus
will be made and the floors have yet to
to be oiled. Proyision was made for
this and the keys of the building placed
in the possession; of the County.
The offer of the Bell Telephone Com-
pany to make connection with the
building and provide all necessary re-
quirements, for $60 per annum, was
accepted, and the 'work will bo proceed-
ed with at once. This includes free
eommunicatiou with all connections in
Clinton.
Electric lights and power will be se-
cured from the Clinton Electric Light
Company. This firm has agreed to fur-
nish 50 incandescent fights and all ne-
cessary equipment, on. a five year eon-
teact, for $180 a year, and she offer was
accepted. This is veryreasonable when
it is considered that the Company must
in order to'give the service, go to an
'expense of $400. The lights will be on
until 930 each night. the work on
the Iine will start itnmediately.
J. W. Chidley was awarded rhe con-
tract for thirty mattresses at $1.90
each to be in the House by Monday.
In order to avoid confusion and for
the better comfort of those who will
make their home with the County and
Mr. and Mrs. French the various muni-
cipalities have beau alloted different
dates on which inmates will be accept-
ed. The dates and districts are as fol-
lows: -
Menage. November llth-Ashfield,
Brussels, Blyth, Exeter, Bayfield.
TUESDAY, November 12th -Colborne,
Goderich township, Goderich town,
Grey, Clinton.
WEDNESDAY, November 13tH -Hay,
Howick, Hallett, McKillop
TIiURSDAY, November 14th -Morris,
Stanley, Stephen, Seaforth.
FRIDAY, Noveraber 15th -Tucker -
smith, Turuberry, Usborne.
SATURDAY, November 16th-Wingham
Wroxeter, East and Wes{ Wawanosh.
Inmates will each be permitted to
bring a bureau, trunk and chair, each
article 'te='lib..thereughiy di;3infeeted;
nothing else 'will be allowed without
the consent of the Reeve from the
municipality sending the inmate and
must also be snbjectto the approval of
the Caretaker and Inspector. Before
admission every inmate must have one
good suit of clothes, one pair of good
boots or shues, and two suits of good
underclothes.
Chairman Eilber was instructed to
secure two fire escapes, one to be placed
at each end of the building, which will
greatly add to the safety of the in-
mates.
The County Council meets in Clinton
on Thursday, December 5th, when the
official opening will take place, and a
committee consisting of Messrs. Kerr,
Silber and Kennedy was appointed to
make all necessary arrangements.
Itis expected that Clinton will pro•
vide conveyances for members of the
County Council and guests to and from
the House of Refuge on December 5th.
-News Record.
Child Burned to Death
This community' was thrown into a
state of consternation over the lament-
able and heart-rending burning fatal-
ity that happened the bright and prom.
ising four-year-old daughter of Mr.
Fred Geiser, of the 4th concession of
Stephen, near Shipka, on Saturday last.
If seems the child, as was her usual
custom, strayed from the house into the
yard, where she had whiled away many
the happy hour in childish glee, and
while indulging in a nice apple a num-
ber of turkeys surrounded her and
commenced eating thereof. Not desir-
ing to lose her fruitin this way she
walked over to a sugar kittle where
potatoes were being boiled and in
stooping over to get some of the ,po
tatoes to feed to the turkeys the fire
underneath iguitted her dress and in
less time than it takes to write it she
was in a mass of flames. Mr. Gotleib
Matlock was passing at the time and
heard the little sufferer's cries,butbefore
he got to her rescue she was burned in a
frightful condition. Medical aid was
at once summoned, but all to no avail
her sufferings were brought to an end
by death about four hours later. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy of
the community in this their sad Olio.
tion, Her remains were interred in
the Orediton cemetery on Monday fol-
lowed thither by a large coecourse of
sorrowing friends.
McKillop: Mr. John Dorrance has
sold his farm on the 5th concession to
his brother, Mr. George Dorrance. The
farm eontains fifty acres, and is ono of
the best in this part of the country, It
was sold for $8,000. Mr. George DO -
ranee has been in Dakota for several
years, and intends returning home and.
taking possession on his new farm, Me
John Dorrance intends going to Dakota
in the spring, and if he likes the coun-
try will likely settle there.
Chiselhurst : The farm belonging
the 12511 concession of Hibbert, was
sold for $4,600, to Mrs. Westlake, of
North Dakota, better known as Maggie
J. Stewart, formerly of this place,
Howell: Mr, James Beverley has
commenced to rebuild his house which
was destroyed by the late fire On
Thursday a number of citizens assisted
him in pulling down the old wall and
cleaning the material which can be
used again to build the inside walls.
Iiullett : Mr, David Mountain, has.
sold his farm, being lot 84, on the l.ltit
eon , to Mr. i+'red Youngblut, for the
sum of $2,750; the farm contains 50
acres, with the usual buildings. Mr.
Mountain has bought his father's fame
of 125 acres, beiug lot 86, on the same
concession; the consideration provides
also for other members of the family.
Brucefield What would have proved
a very inconvenient fire for Brueefieid
was noticed and extinguished before
much damage was done, at the station.
on Thursday of last week shortly before
the 4.46 train arrived; it is supposed
that a burning match was carelessly
thrown down, and dropping through a
crack, set fire to some debris under the
platform, and from this the platform
ignited.
Clinton: The other day, as one of
the afterr:-oon trains was approaching
Clinton ,from Goderich,Condactor Hung
was standing upon one of the steps,
when he slipped off, falling on his face
on the gravel roadbed, When he re-
gained his feet it was found that his
face and forehead were considerably
cut, and the services of a doctor were
necessary to dress the wounds. which
were bad enough to lay him off work
for a week.
Goderich: Chas. McPhee appeared
before Judge Doyle ou Monday last on
the charge of assaulting Alex. Glen a
neighbor in Colborne township. The
case was the outcome of a long-stand-
ing quarrel between the two, and in
the fight which capped their dispute,
Glen was badly hurt. McPhee pleaded
guilty, and His Honor deferred sent-
ence until Thursday, intimating his
strong disapproval of their conduct.
A petition in McPhee's favor was we
understand, largely signed, but not by
near residents of the locality, as there
was quite a strong current of opinion
against him.
Bayfield: What might have been a
serious accident 'oecured on Saturday
afternoon. Mr. Wm. McDougall, of
Eg mondvtlie, with his nephew Lorne
Porter, was transacting some business
at Mr. Bonet.t's tiushop. As they were
leaving the horse took fright, reared
up, and striking Mr. McDougall' on the
breast, knocked him down. The horse
finding himself free, started to kink
giving the prostrate man a parting
blow on the stomach. Mr. McDougall:
lay unconscious for a short time but
was afterwards able to remove the
broken shaft and harness from the frac-
tious animal which had upset the con-
veyance on the other side of the street.
Mitchell: Boys, as well a9 men, who
lead fast lives are sure to come to grief
sooner or later. Ed. Anderson, who as-
sisted in Mr. Sawyer's bake shop, and
delivered bread from the wagon al- '.
though only about fourteen years,, of
age, always appeared to have plenty of
money, and spent it freely at the res-
taurants ;,and candy counters. For
some time Mr. Sawyer was suspicious
that things were not as they used to be,
and some timreago he accused Anderson
of dishonesty,but the incorrigable stout-
ly denied the charge. Next morning,
however, he failed to turn up at work,
when it was soon discovered that he had
"skipped," and is now supposed to be
in Detroit, An auvestigation of the
books showed that, he had received
moneys from several patrons, which
went into his pocket, and in order to
balance accounts charges of from $3 to
$7 were made against parties who were
not owing a cent. Mr. Sawyer has no
exact knowledge of his losses, but he
is satisfied they are heavy, as this kind
of thing has been going on for a long
time. If the young thief ever shows
up in Mitchell he will be sure to get a
term in Central Prison.
auvrILM.
HARVEY. -In Hay, on the 2nd. inst.,
the wife of Thomas Harvey of a son.
MARRIAGES.
ARsaoTT-MCEWnN.--At the residence
of the bride's parents, Ailsa Craig,
Wednesday, Oct. 20th 1895, by the
Rev. Jas: Coutts, Mr. Frank Arscott,
of London, to Alice, second daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. MeEwen.
uEA.TH
MCDONALD-In Goderich, on Tuesday,
Oct. 9th, 1895, Catherine McDonald,
aged 100 years.
JOHNSTON-In Goderich Township, on
Wednesday, Oct. 80, 1896, Jane Me-
Xrwine, reliet of the late John John-
ston, aged 72 years.
TAYLOR. --In Exeter, on the 1st inst,,
Thos. Taylor, aged 85 years.
Tllonrrsot1-0n the 28th .inst., Cathar-
ine, daughter of Charles Thompson,
18 con, McGillivray, aged 5 years.
BARRY -0n the 27th hist,, in Detroit,
Catharine Barry,
Woon.-Iii Wattesburg, Washington„
on the 31st Oct„ Samuel Wood, soft of
the late Win. Wood, aged 41. years,
5 montbs itnd28 stays.