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The Exeter Advocate, 1896-9-10, Page 1!!" NINTH YEAR. —478 teSSECWAYSVOCIASC OM= EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10 1896:;`,/>/' C. I -I. SANDERS, EDITOR The olsons Bank. Zurich, r erec y ar Paid up Capital . $2,000,000 Rest Fund 1,375,000 Read office Montreal. F. WOLFERSTAN TROMAS, Esq„ GENERAL MANAGER Money advaneed to auod Farmer's on their own notes with one or more endorsers at 7 Percent per annum. Exeter Branch, Open every lawful day from 10 a. m.to 3 p.' m., satureaysiO a, m. to 1 p. m Ageneral banking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 8 per cent. " N. D. HURDON „ Exeter, Dee. 27, '95. Manager Can you Afford to Save. .A. small sum. each month from your earn ings ? A sure way to provide for a start in lite. Take shares for your children, 8.00 per month, if kept nu till maturity, will yield 8600. This will take about 8 years. Apply for prospectus Geo, Kemp, local agent, for The Equitable Savings, Loan and BuildingAssosiat Ion . Quepliston. Uement. Any person needing Queenston Clement, or instructions as to its use should leave their order with Delbridge Bros., Winohelsoa. We are prepared to snpply cement and do all kinds of work, in Rooting, :walls, ete. There is at -present a small quantity of clement at Mr. IL Smith's Hay, P. O. DEL1311IDGE BRos., Winehelsea. COURT REVISION—STEPHEN. Notiee is hereby given, that a Court will bo held pursuant to the Voters' List Act, by His Honor, the Judge of the County Court of the County of Huron, at the Town Hall, Orediton, on Wednesday the 18th day of September, 1800, at 108O o'olok a. m., to hear and determine the several complaints or er- rors and omissions in the Voters' List of the Municipality of the Township of Stephen for 1890. All persons having business at the Court are requested to attend at the said time and place. O. PROUTY, Dated, Aug. 27th, 1896 OLERK. Stephen Council. Council met pursuant to adjourn- ment on the 7th Sept. All members except S. Sch weitzer, present. Minutes of last meeting read and signed. Checks were granted amounting to $114.90. G. Brown was appointed Col lector for 1896. Council adjourned to meet again 1st Monday in October. C. Peoure, Clerk. - Sharon. Mr. Spencer, of Milverton, is here at present engaged in plastering Mr. Nelson Kestle's house.—Mrs. Jory visit- ed her daughter,Mrs. Ed, Kestle one day last week. -R. N. Rowe paid our burg a flying visit on Monday week.— Mr. John Pedlar is preparing material for putting in a cement floor in his stable.—Mrs. Holt and children, of Sault Ste. Marie, are visiting her broth- er, Mr. T. J. Amey. Mrs. Holt has not been in these parts for the past fourteen years.—Master Tommy Wind who has been confined to the house for several days, by a slight attack of typhoid fey- er, able to be around again. Rodgerville. Mr. Joseph Case has put up an evep. or for the purpose of drying apples.— Mr. Wm. White had to shoot two horses recently, one which was the family pony got its leg broken by a kick of another horse, and the other had paraly- sis.—Albert McTaggart, is attending the High School in Seaforh.—We are this week called upon to chronicle the death of another of the pioneers of Hay township, in the person of Mr. Alex. Ingraus, who died at bis residence on the 2nd. concession, on Wednesday, 2nd inst„ at the ripe age of 75 years. The bereaved wife and family have the 'sympathy of the community in their ;hour of trial. Luoan On Saturday afternoon a serious runaway took place in our town. Mr. John Mahor, of Biddulph Township, was driviug his thoroughbred and promis- ing three-year-old colt, down the Main Street, when a dog bit the animal in the hind leg. On being bitten the horse kicked furiously and broke both shafts of the vehicle. Mr. Mahor happily escaped the horses heels, but, it being a two wheeled rig, when the shafts broke the cart tipped back over, and Mr. Mahor was thrown to the ground on his head. He held on to the reins, how- ever, and had it not been for the severe 4 shock he received in his fall, the horse might hage been stopped. On becom- ,gg ing free the horse dashed down the street nearly over -turning a number of rigs in its coarse. When near Murdy's store it turned in on the side evalk and dashed on only just escaping three or four tiny children who Were playing on the sidewalk. After com pleting a two hundred yard sidewalk record beating clip, it turned a corner, and when stepping unto another sides. walk it slipped and fell against a picket fence, rolled over and was dead. It is thought that death was caused by the bursting of a blood -vessel. Mr. Mahor's loss is considerable as the horse was a valued one, being bred from the noted mare, Mand Randolph, now owned by Mr. Bell of Winchelsea,—The death oc curred here on Thursday of the infant &tussling of Jas. and Tda Cavanagleran- der very sad circumstances. Mrs. Cava- nagh had been visiting at her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Farrel, when her baby took sick and died after a very short illness. The funeral took place to St. Patrick's cemetery on Friday. The Misses Walper, of Berlin, visited their friends and relatives here during the week.—W. Hess, J. Dumert, G. pteinbach and Dr. Steinbach spent the latter part of last week camping near Port Frank. They took advantage of duck shooting season and also fishing. They apparently had a good time and were successful in shooting quite a number of duck.—Mr. H. Weber, after having spent a vacation of four weeks partially on a bicycle tour and visiting his parents in Dundee, returned last Friday night. Harry's vacations were well earned and have given good re- sults as he is looking remarkably well. —A slumber of our citizens are attend- ing the Industrial Fair at Toronto and a great many intend taking in the Western Fair at London next week.— Labor Day our base -ball team went to Hensall to play a game with the team of that town. The game was a very close and exciting one as both teems are about equally matched. The Zur. ich team lost by two runs, They in- tend playing the return match some day in the near future.—Every person is preparing for the fall fair which is to be held in this place Sept, 23rd and 24th. No doubt it will be a big day as the program of the day's proceeding. is a good one. Crediton Harvesting is almost ever. Some are still busy at late peas and -report a geed crop. A number of farmers have finished putting in fall wheat and the recent rates have made it look some thing fine. Some of it is up about five or six inches —B. Brown and L. Stalks. are having Geard wind -mills erected on this week.—Large shipments of apples are being shipped every day by the Parsons COM pany.—The Centralia butcher has been through this part and bought a number of fat cattle.—Mr. G. Dick, of Hensel', was through here and bought up all the bulls, to be shipped soon.—Apple butter making and thrash- ing is the run of the day now,—People of the village are daily going to the swamp picking elder berries which are a good crop this year.—The Misses Caves, of Eden, spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Adare.—Me. lames Clark is busy getting in his winter supply. of coal.—Mrs. Will Marshall, who has been visiting her parents, has returned to her home in London,—Jno. Lamport and fatally, of Detroit, are still visiting in and around the village. —Mr. I. Hill, Sr., has secured a situa- tion for the fall, forking flax at the mill. —Geo. Holtzman is able to be around again after having an attack of rheu- matism.—Miss V. Bains is attending the Model School in Goderich.—Mr. M. Morloek has made his fortune in Shipka and is moving back to the yin lage again, haying sold out his store to Harry Wing, of Zurich. We wish ilarry success.—Mr. Wm, Baines is still on the sick list.—Mrs. Pugsley. and daughter, nettle, spent part of last week out of town,—Mr. B. Carle, who has been ailing for some time, passed away on Saturday morning,. the 5th inst. His remains were interred in Mt. Carmel cemetery on Monday. He will be sadly missed as he was a highly respected farmer and'ean old resident. Cancer of the stomach being the cause of his death ,—Mr. Wm. Lewis, veter- inary and Clerk of Court, had a piano placed in his house last week.—Some people were caught by the churn dash agent.—People are rushing daily to see Southcott's parrot. From Another Source. Mrs. P. Ginter, of St. Catharines, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Eilber.—Mrs. 5. Finkbeiner and fam- ily, who have been visiting relatives in Hersey, Mich., have returned.—Mrs -A. Harris has left for Sebewing, Mich. —Mr. Tom Morlock, Chicago, is visiting relatives in town.—Mr. H. 0. McBride, architect, of London, was in the vil- lage last week looking after the church —Mr. R. H. Coleman, of Toronto, passed through the village on his way to Grand Bend.—Mn S. G. Lamport, bar her, is confined to his bed with typhoid fever. We wish him a speedy recovery. —Council met on Monday in the Town Hall and was noted for one of the shert- est regular sessions held for years, very • little business being transacted.—Miss Martha Schmitt is attending Alma Col- lege, St. Thomas.—Mrs, W. Kerr, of Chicago, is visiting under the parental roof.—Mrs. H. Mellin, •who has been visiting relatives at Grand Bend, has returnedhome.--If the caretaker of the German Church would light the lanterns on dark evetings, it might be the means of avoiding family troubles which may arise and avoid the neces- sity of certain married ladies having to escort other married men to their homes when they get lost on Broadway, —The Royal Tempters had a picnic at the Grand Bend on Monday and the reports are that they had a pleasant time.—Mrs. Geiser, beloved wife of Jacob Geiser, of Shipka, died last Fri- day morning after a short illness. Her remains were interred in the Crediton cemetery on Sunday. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends and relatives, The Rev. Mr. Schmitt preached an appropriate sermon, talc - ng ashis text John XIII, IX. The Rev. Thomas Finkbeinor, of Indiana, preached a short sermon in English. Mr. Gainer has the sympathy of the vicinity in his bereavement. sn ee eyegege eeneeeeee.ns.ses.eeeese,..ee,.., Greenway. Rev. Alex. Reid preaehed a soul in- spiring sermon in the Boston Methodist Church last Sabbath from the words found in Mathew 25 chapter, 14 to 30 verses. Mr. Reid is a good speaker and was listened to with marked at- tention.—Mrs. A. M. Wilson received word last Monday to meet her brother, Rev. G. J. Keir in Toronto where they will take a trip on the boat for Brock- ville, to visit their old home. She left by early train on Tuesday morcing.— Thp annual Harvest Home Thank offer- ing dinner and entertainment of the Boston Methodist Church, will be held Wednesday, Sept., 23rd.—W. J. Wilson says after travelling nearlyelght thou- sand miles over Michigau, Indianna, Ilionis, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Dakota, Montanna, Idaho and Washington, lie knows of no place to equal Ontario. People in Ontario have many things ta be thankful for that the far west will never have. The hard times in Ontario are not to be compared with some in many places in the west. We say Three Cheers for Canada and the Union Jack(—Mrs. W. F. Ullens, is visiting her sister in Toronto. She expects to be gone two weeks.—Mrs. D. Ullens leaves this week for Traverse City, Mich., to visit her parents. She intends staying most of the winter. Ailsa Craig Mr. Andy Brown of McDonald Bros,, blacksmith shop, had a nasty wound punched in his left hand one day last week while working at the bench with a punch.—Miss Maggie Stewart left Thursday on a visit to Mrs. A, Stewart, Highland Park, Detroit Mich.—Mrs. Reichenbach, of Walkerton, returned home Thursday after spending three months visiting her mother, Mrs. A. Campbell and Mrs. (Dr.) Henderson.— Lobo's young men and old bachelors should make themselves acquainted with the new Marriage License Act which came into force recently. On Monday evening last a young _man from the vicinity of Katesville came to the village to procure a marriage license, but to bis surprise he was refus- ed on account of not having the lady with him. However, this did not discourage him, for he immediately dove after the young lady, a distance of twelve miles, and returning in good time, pro- cured the necessary document, The couple were united in marriage about 9 o'clocje p. m. by Rev. L, W. Diehl. -- Mr. Jelin N. Gillies and Miss MarY Smith both of Lobo, were united in marriage at the residence of Mr. J. H. McKay Monday evening of last week. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. W. Diehl.—Rev. Mr. Crompton, of Carlisle, occupied the pulpit in St. Andrew's Church, Nairn, Sunday morn- ing.—Mrs. Dass returned home Thurs- day after a few months visit with friends at Fergus and Berlin —An old and respected pioneer of Lobo, Mr. Neil Gillies, passed away very sudden- ly Friday morning about 6 o'clock. Deceased was in his 84th year. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon. Interment at Nairn Cemetery. Granton Mr. John Raycraft's new house is al- most completed and presents a fine ap- pearance.—The Biddulph Agricultural Society will hold their fall fair on Sept. 29th and 30th in this place.—Farmers aro taking advantage of the early sea- son in getting their wheat in early. In this locality the greater part of the wheat was sown in August and seed- ing was finished last week.—A rumor which has obtained circulation to the effect that James Park, merchant, of this place, had received notice from his landlord to vacate his place of business on the expiration of his lease, is with- out foundation.—Mr. McComb closed his business in this place last week. His store is now occupied by the pres- ent owner, Mrs. Foster, and used as a meat market end flour and feed store. It is also the local central office of the Bell Telephone Company.—A pleasant event took place Saturday in the mar- riage of Mr. William Hodgines, of Wy- oming, to Miss Mina Pidd, second daughter of L. Pidd, of this village. Tbe ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Harrison, at the residence of -the bride's father. The happy couple drove to St. Marys, where they take the train for their new home.—Mr. Shoebotham, ear popular stage driver, was married on Tuesday to one of Nissouri's esti- mable young ladies—Miss Fitzsimmons. —Rev. Mr. Barltrop, who many years ago ministered here, was in town Sat. urday renewing old acquaintances.— J. Thompson, of St, Marys, Was in town Saturday, combining business with pleasure.—Granton Fall Exhibition is advertised for Sept. 29 and 30. No doubt the society will have as great success as formerly.—Mr. Irooside has recommenced his milling business. He has also a first-class cider mill in oper- ation. Thousands of bushels of apples are going to waste throughout the country that might be converted into cider and vinegar with profit.—R. Bay - nee, of Vancouver, and. Chas. Baynes, of Mitahell, are visiting at their broth- ern.—Wm. Baynes has given up pos- session of Messrs. Carters. Son & Co,'s warehouse here. There is now a good opening for anopposition grain buyer in this place. • eee-seseea,s. eeee,“ Naenavimrounreesonmegambamaveraoma Grand Bend The weather is somewhat cooler this week but will make it better for thresh- Ing.—The harvest is about over now and the farmers find the grain does not yield as good as last year. The late oats are almost a complete failure.—The camping season is about over, all the °Paupers having left with the exception of a few families. There has been a large number of visitors here this sum- mer. The Bend seems to become more popular every year.—Mrs. W. B. Pettis and children, accompanied by Miss Aggie Fulton, have gone ort a trip up the lakes.—J. IL and P. G. Fallis have arrived hOrae from their holidays. The boys are feeling much better.—Joe Ma- son and MI arrived home from the lumber woods last week.—On Saturday last Meesrs. Will Baird and Peter Camp- bell rode from Clinton to Grand Bend on oicycles. They spent a few hours at the Manse and returned to Clinton the same evening. • • Usborne Council „ The Ninon met on the 5th inst. The following rates were ordered to be struck and collected for the current year vizi-1.864 mills on the dollar to raise $3,517 75 for County rate and legislative school equivalent; 1 mill on the dollar to raise $1846.11, for Town- ship purposes; 84th of a mill on the dollar to raise $1546.35 as a special school rate per Sec. 66 Chap. 70, S. 0. 1896. The following school section levies were ordered to be raised for each school section, viz: No. 1, $600,00 ; No. 2, $600.00; No. 8, $340.00; No. 4, $1000.00; No. 5, $500.o0; No. 6, $615.00; No. 7, $360.00, No. 10, $325.00; Union Schools No. 8, $224.60; No 9, $27.00; No, 12, $35.90; No. 13, $—The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Samwell of London, that the Council intends to remove Mrs. Hewitt to the •Huron County House of Refuge, The collect- or's bond was accepted and the Council adjourned to meet Oct. 3rd, at 1 p. m, P. S. pathmasters will please return their lists and saye trouble, • G. W. HOLMAN, Clerk. liurondale Missionary meetings were held in the Bethesda church on. Sunday last, The singing was conducted by- the congre- gation at large and led by everybody in general. In the morning the Rev. Dr. Henderson, of Hamilton, preached a, gery (seq.:Rent and impressive sermon which eve§ IfstereiFt6ewitis isiieri mark of appreciation. The congregation was not large, no doubt, owing to the rain, but the subscriptions were fairly good. In the evening Mr. Kerr, of Brussels, preached to a larger congre- gation. We understand Mr. Kerr is Editor of the Brussels Post a Reform pa- per of that northern town, and we ven- ture to surmise that the doctrine he gave us Sunday was far superior to that which he disseminates weekly in his paper. Brother Kerr is a fine fel- low and preached a very good sermon, and no doubt the profit received from his teaching on Sunday will atone for the error of his doctrines spread broad- cast during the week.—Well the prom- ised meeting of the trustees of the Be- thesda church was held on the lst inst,, most of the members, including the pastor were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, objeet- ed to, and adopted, the pastor declaring the previous meeting legal. We bow to his decision with all due respect, while we dissent from' his ruling, and will appeal for decision to the records of the Methodist Conference resolutions bearing on such matters. At this last meeting a good deal of dirty linen was washed, considerable house cleaning done, apologies were in order, and it was duly resolved to make an apology to the organist for the conduct of the board towards her at the previous meet- ing. Thus Miss Keddy is thoroughly vindicated:and comes out of the affair honorably. No charge could be laid against her either, as to her moral char- acter, or her ability, so that no dismis- sal could be sent, and no order could be legally issued for the organ to be lock- ed or remain locked, all of which was mado perfectly clear to the trustees by - the pastor. Having established the legality of her appointment, and the illegality of the acts of the trustees in ordering the organ to remain locked against her, and having received the resolution of apology, Miss Keddy through the pastor, announced her res- ignation. Her vindication is thus com- plete, and the trustees taught a lesson in civil and religious etiquette which will probably do them their time. Now, if the trustees wish to do the antende honorable as tecomes that body under the circumstances, they will not only send the apology as stipulated in the resolution, but they will accompany it with a suitable, tangible recognition of the services of a faithful associate -mem- ber of the church who has during the past eighteen years with singular fidel- ity and ability discharged the duties of organist. For, be it known that there are few, if any country churches in this fair Ontario of ours, where the con- gregation has sat under- abler leader- ships in singing than has been the lot of this same little Bethesda church, lo- cated in the township of Usborne, and it is a groat pity, a most regrettable thing that family jars and petty jean ousies should be allowed to conflict with the harmony of such a state of affairs, 1• The trustees and their prompters will only regret this once and that will be all their lives. Now as to this forgery affair. Your =respondent said in a previous issue that if the trustees did not authorize the Secretary in the mat- ter, the sending of the notice looked very much Ince forgery, but as it was ordered, the Sectetary did his whole duty, though the board had 110 author. ity to order such a proceeding. We accussed no one of forgery as some ig- norant people declare for we made the due proviso which fully covered the acts of the Secretary. Some object to the publicity given to these matters, asserting that it should be kept quiet. People especially professing Christians, should be ashamed of their acts and should, imitating the master whom they profess to follow; do everything above board, and honest in the sight of all men. The church, above all bodies, should set an example of upright deal- ing, straight -forward business transac- tions and correct living, and should not be afraid to face the opened flood gates of public opinion, or public criticism, Let your light shine as it should and your acts will bear the fierce scrutiny of the world and your business will not be done in a corner as becomes the acts of the ward politician. Now as to the writer of Literary Curiosity just a few words, for the game is not worth the powder, as I take the author of said ar- ticle, judging by his silly twaddle, to be an irresponsible infant or some old man in his dotage, who would be bet- ter employed reading the 27th Psalm, I will just say to him that the organist who is a young woman of unimpeach- able character and exceptionally rare ability, does not need a certificate of character from him nor me, and his idle vaporings about her are the ver- iest rot, while his twaddle about hurt- ing me with his innocent prattle is sil- ly rubbish. He claims to be a David, fighting one time with stones and the next with blunt darts, but if I read the story of David rightly that brave young man threw a smooth stone, while this imposter throws mud and filth. Now let the curtain drop and let busi- ness proceed as of yore. Struck by Lightning. St. Marys, Ont., Sept. 3.—A barn be- longing to John McCallum in this town was struck by lightning and totally destroyed between two and three o'clock this morning, Loss about $100; :in- sured in the North British & Mercantile for $200. • Around About Us. St. Marys: On Thursday last while working round a roller in Messrs. Weir & Weir's flax mill, Mr. John Grimes accideutally got the second finger on his right hand caught and badly torn. St. Marys: Mr. John Elliott disposed of his brick house on Wellington St. last week to Mr. Pringle of Motherwell for the sum of $1200. He will build a two-story brick on the adjoining lot this fall1Lullett: On Monday night about 11 o'clock, Wm. Stevens, of the 9th con., had a very unpleasant encounter with some stranger, whom he found in his house. He is laid up with a sore foot as the result. Wingham: Jac5b Dopp, butcher for Geo. Shaw, is laid off duty this week with a cut foot. While killing a lamb on Saturday last, his foot slipped and came in range of the knife, receiving a deep cut in the instep. St. Marys: Mr. R. B. Gill of Russel - dale, son of Mr. E. Gill, of this place, has rented his farm to Mr. John Cornish for a term of years at $275 a year. Mr. Gill has not decided yet what he will turn his attention to on leaving the farm. Clinton: Jas. W. Boyd, of Seaforth, died at his father's residence on Mon- day, in his 27th year; he was formerly in the baking ,business here, but left some time ago. It is said he recently lost his reason and has been in declin- ringdhealth ever since; he was unmar ie. , Parkhill: Mr. J. J: Rumohr, butcher narrowly escaped death by poison on Tuesday. He put a quantity of prussic acid on a piece of meat for the purpose of poisoning his dog; subsequently he decided to let the dog live,and threw the meat in a strive in a room at the' rear of his shop: A few minutes afterwards he opened the stove door to see if the meat had burned, when the fumes of the poison rushed into his face and so overcome him that it was with diffi- culty that he made his way into Dr. Ovens' drug store next door, where restoratives were administered.- He had a close call. Hullett: "Billy" Morrison met with an accident that would likely have cost him his life, had it not been for the timely assistance of a party who hap- pened along just as the accident occur• red the other evening. Morrison was driving homeward, along the Huron road, in a covered buggy, whea the horse ran into the ditch and threw him out, falling heavily on top of bim. •In getting the horse on its feet it was so tangled in the harness that it fell back on Morrison a second time, and it be- came necessary to cut the lines before the horse could be got up and Merrison released from his • position, apparently not a great deal worse for the accident. The buggy was wrecked. • Clinton: On Monday morning Mu Walter Coats had a narrow escape from serious iujury. He had delivered .a load of material for the improverne.nt to Harlaad Bros.' store. On the reetires trip, Mr. Coats lest his balance and one wheel passed over his body, The io- jury was so slight that ho was able te continue work. Clinton: The other day- while play- • ing cricket Mr, Lack Kennedy Inlet with a peculiar accident. When catch- ing the ball it smack the top of his thumb. As a result the base of the member, from the second joint to the ' wrist, is black and blue and greatly swollen, while the thumb proper is itt no way injured. • • Brussels: D. McKenzie and George Foster had a close call while driving' near Belmore in the storm on Wednea day morning. Lightning struck a tele. graph, pole within a few feet of them. A part of the shattered pole struck the horse on the head and some of the splinters fell in the buggy. Both men and horse were stunned by the shook, Goderich: Mrs, Murry, who was seriously injured about two weeks age by falling into a cellar, died at her home on Victoria st. on Sunday lasts Although she was somewhat frail dur- ing the last few weeks of her life, still she was always happy and cheerful The sad and sudden death will be much felt by not only her four sons, but also by the communities in whicL, she lived, Clinton: Dr, Mary Irwin, daughter. of Mr. J. W. Irwin, merchant, of this place, who is probably the youngest lady doctor In Ontario to -day, and whe passed with such high honors in Toronto, is at present at her home for a few days, prior to leaving as a mis- sionary to Ceylon. She is just 21 years of age and is a most remarkably talent- ed girl, and has many friends who wisk her bon yoyage. Hullett: A mysterious fire occurred. on Monday evening, on the farm of. Mrs. Mills, on the Huron Road, occupied. by Mr. E. Jones. It was discovered about 10.30, and was then too far ads yanced to save anything. The barn contained a quantity of peas, a couple of sleighs, and some small articles. •Ae no one had been around the premises, as far as known, it is suposed that tramps must have set the place on fire. Goderich tp: On Thursday afternoon an accident happened to a son of Mr. S. G. Steep. He was driving the team at- tached to the land roller, when the horses got frightened and. ran away; when the boy was picked up, after be- ing thrown off, he was pretty badly bruised, but whether the roller passed. over him or not he cannot tell; it it thought his injuries would have been more serious if it had; at any rate he was severely bruised. Stanley: On Monday afternoon white Mr. John Butchart, of tee 2nd con., was driving through Clinton with his horse and buggy, the horse got frightened, upset the buggy and threw the old gentleman out. He had two ribs brok- en, his head cut and was otherwise bruised and shaken up, but was able to be removed to his home the samer evening. He is 76 years of age. The buggy was considerably wrecked but the horse was not injured. Goderich tp: John Colclough, for many years a resident of the Base Line but recently residing in Morris, died suddenly on Sunday. He awoke early in the morning with a choking sensa- tion, and his wife got up to get him n drink of water; when she reached his side again he was dead, In politics the deceased was a staunch Conservative, - and an Episcopalian in religion. His widow, six daughters and three sons are left to mourn his sudden death. St. Marys: On Monday Mrs. 3. Pe Rogers had a very narrow escape front serious injury or perhaps something much worse. The wind was blowing pretty strong and had evidently loosen- ed a slate on the roof of the building in which Mr. Rogers has his grocery, and just as Mrs. Rogers was entering the grocery the slate fell and struck - her on the shoulder cutting her cloth- ing through and tearing her dress waist and sleeve badly. An inch or two further out and the heavy slate would have caught her on the head with ser- ious results. SIETELS Mtrnt.—In Exeter, on the 4th inst„ the wife of John Muir, Jr., of a daughter. MCINTOSH.—At Shipka, on the 4th inst. • the wife of Angus McIntosh, of a daughter. 'MARRIAGE*. Anemenovel--COOPIM—At the • reg. dence of the bride's father, on Sept. • 2nd, by Rev. R. Millyard, Mr. John. S. Armstrong, Ontario, Cal, to Chat- • lie, eldest daughter of W. Cooper, Esq., Clinton. Wenna—McFnens—In Leman, on Wed- nesday, September 2nd, by Rev. R. Hs Shaw, Thomas Webb, to Miss Laura., • daughter of Alex. McFalls, both, a Luean. • DEATHS STEWART.—In Hensall, on the 6th inet, Sophia Stewart, (relict of the late Duncan Stewart) aged 63 yeare and; 9 months. a 4f