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Exeter Times, 1898-12-15, Page 1HURON & • 141:DoL TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR NO. 18. EXETER, ONT. CANADA., THURSDAY MORNING DECEMBER 15th, 1898, JOHN WHXTE 8SOW$ Pubhahers. aria Proprietor USEFUL CI-IRISTMAS GIFTS t Moderate Crt. • Thinking of Christmas! Another one right here ; with its same old question, 'what will I buy ? what will I give ? How deep rooted in humanity is this dear old gift making custom at Christ- mas tide. The wise man gave good gifts to the young Christ the first Christmas ' They gave good, useful; beauti- ful gifts. "Tis, well to follow their example in giving something useful. You can't give gold and precious atones to all your friends, but you can give some useful -.reminders of your affection at a moderate cost, from the , ,special Christmas Stock we offer here. • You can never go astray in presenting a lady with a -pretty Handkerchief, one more is always acceptable, no matter how many she has. We have a very hand- some selection. All styles and prices. We quote a :few for example. HANDKERCHIEF SA- ‘CHETS, made of white, pink, ancl pale blue satin, edges bound with silk cord to • match, and, with pretty .painted flowers, very pretty and useful for....... ,, ,, . .3 LADIES' AND CHILD- REN'S FANCY SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, cream and white, embroidered with colors, also -with drawn work corners, at 10c., 12ea, 1$c., 20c., and 25e. each. LADIES' PLAIN HEM STITCHED SILK HAND- KERCHIEFS at 25c. 50c., and 75c., good value arid very attractive gifts. • If you are in doubt what ice give your gentleman ;friend, father, husband, brother or somebody else's brother; perhaps the random selection we give here will suggest a suitable present. We have many other hand -Some and ;useful articles at moderate prices,„ HOW WOULD ONE OF in black tan and brown, fine THESE SUIT? quality kid, every pair guar- anteed at $1.25 a pair. . A DAINTY SHAWL CHEAP AND DURABLE. Men's Coon Fur Caps well lined, wedge shape, usually :sold for $2.00, our price $1.50 They look well and will -wear out a long welcome. HANDSOME AND STYLISH. Gentlemen's cuff links, roll ,gold, many handsome styles at 25c., 50c., 75c., and $L00 .a pair. These are the very newest goods, strictly stylish ,and durable. ELEGANT AND USEFUL. Some very new things in men's silk -and cashmere neck scarfs in cream ground with to tarnish Ladies'h.oney comb sa,xony shawls, warm, and pretty in colors, white, grey, pink, cardinal and black, small, medium and large sizes at 75c.,• $1.00 and, $L50 each. THESE ARE DECIDEDLY PRETTY:- • Ladies' bangle stick pins, very handsome and durable in roll gold plate, 50c.. enam- eled 75c. each, guaran teed not • Polka clots, silk mixtures in - stripes and cheques at 40c. teend 50c, each. Very stylish,. no entleman receiving one .of these would soon forget thegiver. Most men appreciate& fine •.silk handkerchief; we hve • beeuties in plain whit brocaded, also fancy c ors at 2.1c., 50c., and 75e e h. These are exceptionally g od -quality and valiee. There is no lack of style or beauty in onr _GENTLE- MAN'S FANCY NECK- WEAR.. Our large assort- • ment in men's neckwear in • four-in-hand lombards,knots Atrings, and bows, new • styles and colors, specially suitable for Christmas pre- sents at • 25c. to 50e. each GENTLEMAN'S COMFORT. Men's undressed. kid, wool eined gloves, two clasp, in • tan arid brown, a splendid wearing glove, pliable and ,comfortable for ..... -et a pair. USEFUL, SERVICEABLE HANDSOME, Gentleman's umbrellas, 25 inch steel rod, paragon frame, silk and evoolmixed, congo ,crook handles, sterling silver mounting at $1.25. A very eervicable and handsome gift. • WARM, SENSIBLE, DUR. • ABLE. • Ladies' Geeman mink ruffs trimmed with head and two ' tails, quality high, price low, • .$2.50 each. 'A lot of wear and comfort in these., ' THIS WOULD BE TfIGUGHT- FUL. Ladies black Astrachan 'Gauntlets, good quality, faced with black kid, lined .througbout with good. flan- nel ; cheap at, $1.00 a p r, HOW ABOUT A. P IR KID GLOVE Woman's Ascot kid g ves, • THERE IS A LOT OF THESE. A new line of ware that makes handsome presents at a moderate cost. Consisting Of STAMP BOXES, HAIR PIN BOXES, PHOTO noreegas, PHOTO OASES; FANCY CALEN- DARS, WHISK HOLDERS, ETC. THESE ARE HANDSOME: Ladies' combination purse and card case, grain leather, white and gold metal corners, leather lined, two regular and one change pockets, at 40c., 50c. and 60e each. AN ORNAMENT TO THE SIDEBOARD. Large china fruit dishes, blue and pink, tinted, gold lines and floral 'decorations, for 60c and 75c each. HELP TO BRIGHTEN THE • HOME. Large •lamps with brass bowl and foot, large sized burner, conaplete for $1.75 each. • EVERY HOUSEWIFE WOULD LIKE THESE. Bread and. butter sets, one large plate and six smell ones nicely decorated in pink and blue at $1.00 and$1.25 a sett. A PRETTY TEA SETT AT MODERATE COST. Tea setts consisting of sugar bowl, butter dish, -spoon holder and creamer, nicely finished with gold edges, for $2.00 and $2.2.5 each. VERYUSEFULGLASSWARE Lemonade setts consisting of pitcher and four glasses, veryprettily decorated, and embossed tray, would be cheap at $1.25 for.. . . .. ....$1.00 THESE TO DELIGHT THE CHILDREN. , •A nice assortment of bis- que toys and figures at 5 to • 25c. each, also a large assort- ment of dolls; games and. OF other toys for the children. old Santa, will find a .goodly • supply at moderate prices., A.J. FORD & CO., Woodham, Ont. "Tim Solid Vallee Store." Hensall. G. 3, Sutherland, Notary Public, Convey ancer, Conunissioner, Fire Insurance agent and Issuer alVfarriage Licenses. Legal dem; ments carefully dVawn at reasonable rates Money to loan on real estate at low rates of in terest. Office at the Post office, Reuse)]. J.D,000KJfl, • (Late with Garrow 8t Proudfoot) Barrister Solicitor, Notary Public, Hensall, Ont. 4. Sellery, L. D. S., D. D. 8,. Honor Gracia -•• • ate of Toronto University, Dentists. Teeth extraeted without pain or bad' effects. Oillee in Petty's Block, Hensel], At Zurich every Monday, commencing May 30th. • Baxnes-Quite a large number of our villagers, notwithstanding the very unfavorable weather and bad roads,on Tue day morning last attend- ed\ the funeta of the late ClaraTroyerl third daughte of Charles Troyer, of v ,Hills Green, hose remains were in- terred in the Hills Green cemetery. The deceased was a bright young girl of only about 20 years, taken away in the very bloom of youth, enddespite all that medical skill and loving hands and hearts could devise ; and much sympathy is felt' for the bereaved par- ents and members of the family in their sad bereavement. The funeral , cortege was a large one,notwithstand- ing the bad roads and blinding snow storna.-The roads running north and south in this neighborhood, are very badly drifted, and in fact, in many places during the past week have been completely blocked, and which has a tendency to make business dull in our usually stirring village. --Mrs. H. Arnold entertained a number of young friends on Tuesday evening last. - Messrs. Willis & White have been delivering a large quantity of hogs during the past week, to G. C. Petty, of the Yorkshire Packing House, for curing. Mr. Petty has a large staff of hands engaged in order to keep up with the supplies he is constantly re- ceiving in the way of live and dressed hogs. -Rev. R. P. 1V1eXci.y, who is lecturing throughout the bounds of Huron Presbytery, in the interests of Foreign Missions, of the Presbyterian church of Canada, delivered an able and interesting address on Wednesday evening last in Carmel church. The attendance was large, and the subject of Foreign Missions, in all its import- ant and pressing needs waspresented in such n, clear; lucid and thrilling manner that nothing short of renewed interest and more energetic action and supportcould be the result ofsuch a lecture. -Miss Whitesides has suffi- ciently recovered from her recent ill- ness as to resume her duties as assist- ant public school teacher, on Monday morning last. --; Mie Norseworthy, General Agent for the NorthBritish and Mutual Fire Insurance Co., was in the village this week, calling on the local agent, G. J. Sutherlend, who has a large business here for that strong company. - Mr. Doherty, a student of Huron College, conducted St. servicewith very much acceptance in Paul's church,on Sunday evening last. -0 n.Saturda,y evening last the skating rink was opened for the first time this season, and a large number of skaters took advantage of it. The ice was in fairly good condition and the manage- ment intend sparing no expense or trouble to make it first class this win - ten -Miss Croysdale was in London the " forepart of • this week visiting acquaintances. -A Dent, of the firm of Dent and Thompson, barristers, is Mitchell, spent Sunday last with h r sister, Mrs. James Sutherland. On curlers are now fully organized and intend enjoying their favorite pastime during this winter. -We regret to state that Samuel Humeston, is very poorly at present, and has been con- fined to his room for the past several weeks. -Dr. Gunn, of Clinton, was in the village on Friday evening in con- sultation with one of our local. doctors. -We learn that Cook Bros., have dis- posed of a part interest in their mill to H. Rundle, of St. Marys, and that Mr. &Cook will go toHamburgeefes.Shirra has received word from her son Nichol in Palmas , Man.,who recently had i his arm crushed n mill machinery which he was operating, and which as a consequence had to be amputated near the shoulder. -- Our merchants are making very fine displays of xanas goods. -Miss Mary Gilchrist, of Sea - forth, was in the village part of last week and this. -Rev. J. 5. Henderson is addressing eneetiegs in Huron Coun- ty this week in the interests of Foreign Missions. Another lot of MEN'S ULSTERS that will be sold at very low prices. LADIES' JACKETS to clear at heavy discounts All kinds of Fur Coats, Capes, Robes, Caps and Fur Goods of all kinds will be offered at low prices to clear Bargains in Millinery to dose out balance of Stock - Now is the time. to buy your winter foot wear Rubbers & Socks, Overshoes, Rubber and felt-goods.A. heavy stock to close out, Grocery stock complete and fresh and will be .sold as low as the lowest, Market price paid for all kinds of Farm Produce, JOHN HALL, Deishwood k irleteen aaes.-7,ae brass. band has been zip Mr. '.12esleey, of St., Marys. - A yery happy event took place on Wednesday Nov. $0, et the residence of Nicholas Shier, when his claggliter, Amanda., was united in marriage to Thus. Wag. formed the cereamny. horn, of Walton. Rev. John Ball per- Biddielph• Conemie.-eThe Council mee Dec. 5th pursuant to adjournment, the Reeve ll th!i menibers present.Minutes of last •meeting were read, approved and signed by the Reeve. .A. number tile Thames Read Presbyterian ehurch ou Saturday laste-Fargulaar is beam- ing these tiniee. For it peice of itssize it can boast of no less than three stores. Usborne Noenca.--The norainations for Reeve and Councillors for the Township of Usborne, will be held at 1 o'clock on Monday,Dec. 20th, instead of at 10 and 12 o'clock as formerly, as the Deputy. Attorney General. has interpreted the Municipal Amendment Act of '08 to amen that the ward system is I abolished in so far as it affected the nomination and election of the Council. Take a note of this chenge and tell your neighbor. of accounts werepaid, The Clerk was instructed to notify Petrick Mitchell, • Hurondale. lot 23, con. 8, to .rernove the obstruc- tion out of road e ditch opposite his gateway at once. The Council ad- journed to meet , even pursuant te Statute on the leth inst., at 10 a. M. VICTOR M. STANLEY, Clerk. St. Marys Banens-The little daughter of W. A Tovel, west ward,. had the misfor- tune to fracture her right arm last Tuesday berfalling out of a chair. - This week it is Mir sad daty to record She death of James Hamilton, of Fort William, at one time it prominent citie zen of St. Marys, who died on Friday last Deceased was 55 years of age, and a number of years ago was a mem- ber of the firm of Craig and. Hamilton, who carried ou business in the planing mill now occupied by J. D. Moore. Re leaves a widow and five children to mourn his antimelyetleathe-Owing to She fact that thellon. N. Ohmic Wal- lace will be unable to attend the St. Marys a L. No: 518, and Lady True Blue lodges concert, which was to be held on the'125h •inst., the committee in charge have` decieed to postpene the entertainment until Wednesday, Dec: 21st. • ,de M itphel I 13amers.-Wm.McCorinick,of Wood - stook, came to Mitchell on a pleasant errand on Wednesday last, viz., to se- cure it wife. Miss Lizzie Lave' was his choice. Rey. Wm. Bradley tied the knot in good style, after which the youngeouple left fpr their future home. -The Sons of England elected their officers on Monday night, with the fol- lowing result: President, Thomas Stoneman; vice president, Henry „Rob- inson; secretary, Fred Hord; treasurer, R. Thorn; chaplain. Dr. Crane; re- presentative to Grand Lodge at Ottawa Robert Jackson. -George S. Goodeve and family have gone to New Yorkafter ter a long residence in town. He sold his residence in the west ward to Miss Brown. • Staffa. BRIEFS -After a few days illnesseirs. Pickwell died at the residence of R. Balkwell, on Wednesday of last week. Deceased had been living with her ne- phew, Dick Worden for sotne time and when sickness came, being in a new house, was removed to the home of R. Balkwell, but all was of no avail. On Thursday her remains were taken to Mitchell, and sent to her former home iriPlattsville. Peter Canapbelethe reeve of Hibbert township, did not. Tong survive his se- vere stroke of paralyse:. Fronfthe clateeof the fatal streke hen ever rallied, and finally suecambed on Tuesday morning, Oth inst. The deceased was one of the early tettlere of Hibbert township; copung .an with his father in 1853e when but a Mere boy'? He helped to clear Mite of the bush the splendid homestead farm, `which he now leaves to his Widow and son, as a result of.a lifetimeief hard and frugal , industry. MT. Campbell did long ser- vice in the council of his township,and has filled the position of reeve for the past four years. �Iis remains- er.ere laid to rest in the 'cemetery at Crone - arty on Thursday.. Cromarty. ------- BnauFs.-R. G. Hoggarth's sale on She Oth was quite a success,good prices being realized for the stock. -A good deal of grumbling was indulged in here on aecount of the mailput going out on Friday and Saturday as the roads were not sufficiently blocked as to be impassable. -Jas. Perk is preparing to raise his barn and make stabling- un- der it. -Miss Mary D. Goyle is hoine again from Mitchell, the millinery sea- son being over. Whalen -- 131tIEFS.--The oldeadage thatebroubles' never come singly is surely being veri- fied in the ease of Philip Brook's fam- ily. One of his daughters bas -just re- cently reenvereet from a severe attack of byphoid fever. Mr. Brook, while picking apples some time ago, fell from it tree and injured himself, so that he 18 not yet, Ole to be out ; the injuey is internal, end it May be cora siderable time before he is well. , One they last week Mrs. Brooks, who is a Dirge heavy woneen, slipped and fell, breaking the cartilages of the /inked, and will likely be Ida up for a king tienea-Mre. Wm. Gunning atal Sone - than Brock are saffering from La Grippe.-joseph Motley is aleo at pre - gent p laid u With An attack of /hea- 1 :natio fever. Try Dr. tow's Pleasant Wenn Snap if del ren are troubled with Worms. It alWays,WO Well, Price 25e, Farquhar • • SALE. -James Gardiner having de- cided to go more extensively into the feeding ani exporting of stock, will hold an auction sale of his dairy cows and other feem stock, on Thursday Dec.22nd, 1898'Mr. Gardiner is selling the stock in orcler to afford more stable room for the feeding of shipping stock. See posters. , Daefra OX AN OLD Rzsmamr.-An old resident, in the person of John Hewitt, died here on Thursday last, at the age of 81 years. Deceased was one of the pioneer residents of the township, 'Deep possessing a fine farm, abd had been a resident of Farquhar for many years. He had been ill for it long time and death came a happy release. He leaves a widow and one son to survive him. • Baines -Despite the stormy weath- er and almost impassable roads, the reguIar rn tbe RurndaleL. & M. Society was a success. President Dew took the chair and a; short pro- gram of music. was carried out after a lengthy debate led by Gep. Lowe and E: Dew; the following Officers were elected for • January -Pres., M. McTaggart ; Vice Pres., Nies Maggie Blatchford ; Sec., Sohn Swan.; Treas., Dan Dew; Com., E. MeTaggart, A. Mitchell, Charles Reddy and Miss S. Lowe. Next meeting Dec. 2185. -Mr. George Lowe, Jr. and mother spent Friday and Saturday, in London. -Miss Maud Harton returned home from the Model School, Goderich, Saturday, last. -Miss M. Down was somewhat indis- posed tor a few days lost week. -No mail Friday and Saturday last. -Chas Dew is nursing a very sore foot. -A number of our young people attended thetea-meeting at Exeter Monday nig& last. -Our roads are passable once more, • BRIEPS.-The snow has all blown in heaps andileft the concessions all Nock - ed -Frederick Stewart and Miss Re- becca Kerslake were united in the bonds of matrimony on Wednesday last. They have moved into there new residence near Verquhate-Look one for the entertainment in the Farquhar Public Hall iti She neer future ; it will be a tip -toe one.-Jaines Gardinee is going to Sell oft his surplus stock on the 22nd. Dec„ T. Cameron wields the hinumen-Mrs. Turnbull is going to 13eantford for the holidays to visit her parents. -A: E. Hodgert has been en- gaged with Battle's, of Thorelcl, travelling regent to sell their eenient in the counties of Huron, Perth and Middlesex and to give instructiens on She same.-Jeimes Gardiner is going to build it cetnent silo this coining suin- nior.-Jciseph Creera is gelpg to build a large barn 60 x 00. &Meese jos.- Itiehard Itezetbc:e is pi epaelbg for a large bog' to .replace the One Which WaS burned by lightning. -The CotuitY a (Mimi/lip-el pot is beginning to boil. After it long illness John Hewett of Faienilicte 1 ,sed away and his remains were intertvkin thetgrounds adjoining Greenway. BLEase-In the Boston Methodist church, a, few nights ago, Messrs.. James-Wallon and John Sherrittwent into the gas room with a lighted lenap to examine the gasometer, which was out of order, and had. not been used for several weeks. Supposing there was no gas, they lifted off the cap and were looking in, when it exploded, knocking the lamp outarat giving Mr. Wallon a small cut on the chin and burning Mr. Sherritt's face and eyes, but not seriously. Upon examination it was found that the top of the gaso- meter had been blown off and one light of glass broken in the window by She explosion. An improved genera- tor has been secured and the gaso- meter repaired, which gives good satisfaction. When the machines are attended. to in daylight there is no clanger, and the trustees of the church feel satisfied with the safety of the gas lighting system, and prefer it to coal n Monday evening, Dec. 5th, the Ladies' Aid, of the Boston Methodist church, and a large' number of their gentlemen friends, met and drove to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sherritt, and surprised Mrs. Sherritt, (nee Miss Jennie Whitesides), who has been a faithful worker in the church and Sunday school for several years, and presented her with a beautiful sofa and chair, a purse of money, and Mr. Sherritt with &comfortable arm chair, together with e complimentary ad- dress. Mr. and Mrs. Sherritt were greatly surprised and made the large company welcome, and they enjoyed a very pleasant evening together. - Word was received here last Monday that Foster, of McGillivray, had died Very suddenly. He was well- knoevn in this vicinity as' "Blind • Dashwood BetIgPe;--Quarterly meeting will be held in the Evein eheal church next Uereos Your Chance ! Saturday and Sunday,Rev. 3. G. Litt, 1111 of Crecliton, will preside. -The stage between here • and Exeter will run every dayduritig the Christanas boli days, beginning on the 23rd inst.--The FLEEOE-LINED annual Christmas feseival of the Evan- gelical Sunday Schoolwillbe held op. Friday evening, December 23rd. A good program is bethe officers and teacher e are sparing nderwear ing rep pared, and no pains to make it a eneeess.-Re- member the teachers convention to be held in the publin school on Saturday. ' All are cordially invited to attend. Grand pond _ • • BRIEPS.-The Presbyterian Christ- xnas tree will be helcl on Monday Eve, Dec. 19th. -One day bete -Week a horse of Sam. Gratton's slipped off the ice into the middle of the river, and after much difficulty was rescued from drowning. -Mr. A. Mollard and wife visited friends in Hensall over Senday. -The farmers are taking advantage of the good sleighing by drawing their gravel for their road work next sum- mer, -Quite aenumber of logs are be- ing put on the lake shore, to be rafted. 'next summer. --Fishing, has been greab- ly interfered with owing to the rough weathers -Miss Tillie Brenner and Miss Alma Bossenberry will leave here this week for a few weeks visit to friends in Michigan. -We are pleased to learn that Mrs. Eddie Disjardine is recover- ing after it severe attack of Milani- mation.-Fred Fallis and Harry. Ham- ilton, returned home from Revelstock, B. C. on Saturday, looking well, and both report meeting with great pros- perity. Fred says he is going back again. -Last Friday night Mr. Bren- ner's hound either strayed away or it was :,tolen. We hope he is fortunate to recover him. -Mrs. Cyrus Grat- ton is rec,overing after being in a shore time. -Mrs. Exevior Disjardine is et present on the /lick list. -Mrs, jemes Lattie was called away very suddenly on 'Wednesday evening. She went to bed as -well tie usual, and hacl only re- tired but it few minutes, when she posed away. Heart disease wee the cause of her death. The fatnily have She sincere sympathy of the neighbor- hood. -Miss V. Banes was the guest of Miss Alice Mollard Saturday and Sun- day last.--.Tohn Welsh spent Sunday under tile parental roof. -Miss R. Oret- tendon, teacher of t he B. line school, will leeve in about it week for her homeag in Tara,where she hsecur- ed a polition as teacher in her home school. We have no doubt she will be highly appreciated as She was here. Me, IL 13oesenberry will be her sue- cesson-The Methodist church will hold their Christtnas tree On Wednes- day, Dee. 21 st.-The X. 0. T, M. net hist week and appointed officers for eoming year. Mr. Gerinitie and family moved to Thedford, We regret seeitig him leave bid; we hope he may retiree Rohe -air. Alla Mrs. O. 11. Wilsob. visited Mr. A, ?Mock on Subdity„-You eotild'zit do better than buy your Christmas goods et the Post Office'store, as they have a ,ge at= SOrtinent and are selling eheap. (.; red ItOn. For Men, also a • fall range • the of Ladies' &Rom., RePo,nr.r.-The followings orrect report of the Crediton School OP the fall term of 1898. Names are .. n order of merie---Rooer -V, Percy Underwear. 13anes, °has. Braun, Carrie Kuhn, Garnet Baker, •Ira • Brown, Clara Keinzle, Lilly Treiz, Otealia Treitz ; orm IV, Wes. Finkbeiner, Geo. Hockey, Ben Bertrand, August Kuhn, •Elmer Gower, Vivieu Beaver, Ethel Peceseeeeeeeteseceseeeeeeeeiceee eneeseezerellee. Clarke, Otto Braun, Ella Beaver, Clara Exeter lei unicipal- Counc i 1. Faust Fin kbeiner, Edwin Treitz; s Sr. III, Albert Fahner, Geo. Shear- Council met pursuane ' to adjourn - down, Edmund Wuerth, Garfield Hill; ment at Town Ilael,Des. 9th. All pre - Jr. III, Edna Either Wilda Banes, sent Minutes of pr• vious meeting Tillie Wein, Norman Holtzman. read and confirmed NOTE. -Only four best of all classes Christie- Bissett -That the Iteeve. except forms IV and V are giyeti. having intervievved Henry Eilber, ]\'hG. BLOOXFLELD, teacher. P. P., regarding the removal of Mrs. Roox 2. Fulton's deaf and. dumb boy to the Jr. III, Olivia Holtzman, Ida Fabner, Belleville Institute,the Reeve is heteby authorized to make the necessary ar- rangements. • Carried. , Evans--Harding-That the following accounts be passed and orders drawn on Treasurer for same Kunz, rep. snowplow, $1. ; • John E. Dignan, and Children's J P Los •Flora Sims, Eli Fahner ; Sr. II, Loeda Finkbeiner, Edward Treitz, Louisa Fahner, Pearl ,Hill ; Middle IL Lula Young, Pearl Holtzman, Bruce Kienzle, David Weiti : jr. II, Fraser Brown, Fred Mangnus, Ralph Litt, Mabel Stanley ; Sr. Pt II, Walley Hill Annie account 81.05, Conrad Kuhn, tile, Ewald, Lizzie Wein, Clare Litt ; Jre $3.60 ; Geo. Kemp, salary, $40 ; Ad Pt II, Frank Finkbeiner, Lucy Mesta, vocate Publishing Co., $30.25 • W. H. Bella Hill, Ezra Appelton ; Part I, Parsons, account, $6.80; W. H. levett, Ettie Fahner, Fred Bassaw ; No. I, coal, $5.75; James Creeeh,livery, $1.50, Hilda Shenk, Irvine Fahner, Edwin nails, 18c, and beds for lockup, $2,- Fahner, Gladys Eden. •$3.68 ; S. Handford, snow plowing, $4; VINETTA. BANES, teacher. James Creech, use of horse, $6 ; Parsons, night -watch services to Dec. lst, $22.50; Murray & Co., account, $1. Carried Harding -Evans -That by-law No. , - • Rooez 3. Jr. III, Wm. Hockey, Laura Clark, Ettie Clark, Jos. Wein ; Sr. II, Alma Hill, Willie FinkbeinereMelinda Trick, Fletcher Gower, Ella Link; Jr. IL 112, 1898, to provide polling places and Chris. Finkbeiner, Myrtle Ilirtzel, appoint D. R Oesfor holding elections Lizzie Finkbeiner, Nelson Shenk ; Sr. I havieg been read a first time, be now Pt. II, Alfred Wuerth, Madeline I read a second and third time and final - Bertrand, Edgar Clarke, Eddie Winer; ly passed. Carried. Sr. Pt 1, Laura Heist, Minnie Fink- Bissett -Christie -That Council ad- beiner, Ada Ewald, Sylvester Wuerth;, 1 journ to meet Dec. 15th, at 780 p. m. Jr. Pt I, Ivan Hirtzel, Harry Trick Carried. eeme. Willie Oestricher, Ada Mangnus. GEO. H. BISSETT, Clerk. L. M. Courscey, teaeher. Mrs. Hodgins died of paralysis on Dec. 5, at the residence of her niece, Mrs. John Dodds, Seaforth. Deceased was the widow of the late Edward Hodgins, of the firm of Atkinson, Gat- tis & Hodgins, grain merchants of For- est, who about 30 years ago lost his life by the accidental discharge of his gun, while out cluck shooting on Lake Huron. There passed beyond at her late resi- dence in Clinton, Sane Hall, relict of the late T. Gill, in the ripe old age of 76eyears. Deceased passed away on Wednesday afternoon after an illness of some two weeks, but she had not been enjoyieg the best of health for m my years. She was born in the County of Halton in 1823,and was mar- ried in 1843 to the late Thos. Gill, who died 14 years ago. A despatch from Rat Portage says: "Rev. Mr. Andrews accompanied by his grand daughter, Ief t for the east ori Monday. A rumor is afloat that •Mr. Andrews win not return alone from his visit." Mr. Andrews was some years ago a very successful and pop- ular Methodist minister in Holmes- ville. Rey...Alfred Andiews, pastor of the Methodist church, Rat Portage, Ont., was married on Dec. 1 at Harrison, Ont,to Caroline 1Vlatilda, Jones,of that place, by Rev. John Saunders, M. A. Rey. Mr. Andrews, is father of Alfred Andrews, Mayor of Winnipeg, and has been in former years stationed itt Kincardine and Stratford. McIUM'S BIG "KA511" STORE HENgAIAL, FRIDAY and SATURDAY AND TILL SOLD. •• PnecEs • 1 only, Woman's a 1 fur coat, worth $25 for $19. 1 only, Man's $30 fur coat for $20.00. Men's wool sox, 2 pairs for 25 cents. Men's union sox, 3 pairs for 25 cents. Men's fur caps from $1.25 up. .Wool tams, 15 cents or 2for 25 cents. Men's heavy' buckle rubbers, $1.00. Men's buckle overshoes, lined,g$1.00. Woman's button overshoes, $1.00. Woman's storm rubbers for 35 cents. Trousers (made to order) foe $2.00. Vests (Made to order) for $1.10. Suits, (made to order) for $8,50. Men's all wool reeferseer shore over- coats, storrn collar, job line $2.75 • Quilts from 75 cents up. • 1 oaly, down quilt worth $7.50 for $4.75. Woman's and misses' strong laced boots for 49 cents. ••• Bargain selling is the order here and seasonable goods just atthe einae you want, them.• • Terms cash and produce. W. A. MicKIM, BELL'S NEW BLOCK, liensall. X -MAS ! X -MAS ! ! X -MAS ! !! Only 9 Days Till 01-12ZI8TIVEiss..S We have our store jammed full of christmas • of !every description And Everything is Ready For the biggest kind of Christmas trade. Stocks latuer bate' assolted., and values better than ever before. We would suggest buying early as it is easy to select from a large stock. Note 8, few of the many lines of X-mas Goods suitable forX-m.as presents: - Great assortment of ri Amy China and Fiincy Lamps. Ladies' ancl Gents linen, and silk Handkerchiefs. Ladies' Gamettets arid Kid Mitts. Getit's Moot and. Kid Gloves, Games of all kinds. Toys for the children. X-enas novelties in jewelia Sppciell 111Fetereltieitee. Beautiful Chamber setts. Fancy quartered oak cehtre tables, e Rocking. Chairs, Birch Rocking Chews. Child& fancy Rocking Chairs. Goods BecIrooionSutict.s:uStied.eboards, Cheirs in different kincls Ertsis,E, Ft -tilts atild .CottrectIoriery.-tenootts, Otanges, Dates, Figs, Raisi' ns Cureente, Candies, Cream Caraliee, Seedleee Reignite Lemoti Peel tinet other eacesseries for the Holiday Seasone Give tie a call this X-mae, evet if you do not buy, We would be pleased to see you. No irouble to show Goods. HIGHEST' I'RIOF PAID roil, POULTRY AND PRODUCE STONEMAN BROS., Kirkton's Up.To.Date Store