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The Brussels Post, 1896-4-17, Page 5..pith, 17, 1890 ' stet Sirs. Robert Livingston is soritmely ill Miss Mary Omar luta gone. to Torauto, W. W. Frey, 6t1 oon., lost another horse last week, malciug two inside of a Sneath, Jahn Whitfield, el yilicbigan, is visit. ing relatives and friends en the 12th oon, Fio'e a welcome vioitor. Tho material is being got on the ground for the enlargement and improve. net :of George MoKay'e barn and stables. Spring plowing is to the front this week and with a oontipuanoe pt fine Weather seeding will advance with a rush, Dan, McNaughton has the timber out for the new barn on the e., J, Shies farm near Brussels, Alex. McKay will do the stone work. 119.ot•rtae, Wm, MpCail, 781 eon., is op the 'sick list with lumbago. . Mien Maggie White, 7th oon., has gone on a vieit to Galt. During the past week sortie of the roads have been quite impassable, neither- wheeling nor eleighing, The material ie all about ready for the enlargement and improvement of David W a' ker'a hare, 6th: line. The Cinatnnati.Tribune,. of April 7th, says at Dr, Mooaeey, a former resident of this locality, in referring to the murder trier obSoott Jackson ;—Dr. H. 3, Mo. Casey, of Dayton, 0„ who was lately Superintendent of the State Insane Asylum. at Topeka, Kae., visited Scott Jackson in Newport jail yesterday. Dr. Maoasey is an expert on insanity and made the occasion of hie visit an exam- ination into Jackson's mental condition. In conversation with a Tribune reporter last night Dr. Maloney said that Saokson is evidently in a condition bordering on moral insanity. 131:v Ora. Rev. Mr. Armstrong, of Dungannon, Was in town on Monday. Our publio schools re.opened on Mon. day after the Easter vacation. Some of our farmers have already oom. mended their spring ploughing. The adjourned vestry meeting will be held in Trinity church on Monday even- ing next et 8 o'olook. Our assessor, John McGill, bas been on the sick list with la grippe for some doys but is improving. Joseph Lamont, who some time ago went under an operation, is not recover. ing vary fast since his return, Mrs. McElroy, of Dingley street, is in- disposed at present with an attack of pleurisy. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. The regular sitting of the 12th Dials. ion Court is to be held in Industry Hall on Monday, April 20th, before His Honor Judge Doyle. We understand there are several eases to be disposed of. On Friday afternoon the remains of one of our oldest inhabitants, the late John Thompson, were taken to Trinity church where a portion of the burial service and sermon was preached by the rector, Rev. T. E. Higley. The edifice was crowded with moarnera and sympa. thizing friends. The remains were tak• en to the English cemetery for inter- ment The Board of Trade waited on the Council in a body on Monday evening requesting that tbe village purchase a more suitable site for a water tank for lire purposes, near the river. The ground selected by them ie owned by Mr, McCreight. A committee of Council. lore Sims and McNally was appointed to deal with the matter and if possible eeanre the property. Therewas a special meeting of the Ooanoil on Monday evening to consider the case of Jas. Barr and what notion the corporation would take. It appears that the Council of 1806 engaged Mr. Barr as collector and accepted his bonds, but be. fore entering on his duties was dismis- sed, Mr. Barr claims without just cense, and is suing for $85 damages. Reeve Wilford was instructed to seoure J. T. Garrow as counsel and defend the case and was in Goderioh look- ing after the interests of the village. Plowing commenced on Monday of this week. Wm. Pollard moved into our village last week. S. S. Nichol has rented his blacksmith shop to Geo. W. Pollard. Mrs. Heffernan, of Trout Creek, is visiting in the village this week. John C. Voigt, of Gretna, Manitoba, well known here, died suddenly last Thursday. An excavation has been made for the cellar of W. Hall's new reeidenoe. The work will be pushed along rapidly. Messrs. Watt and Honoberger left Ethel on Wednesday morning of this week for Preston where they will go into business. Sara Lord Bailey appears in the Town ship Hall here on Thursday evening of next week under the auspices of the Pub - No Library, Last Sabbath evening Rev. W. J. Wad. doll preached a sermon on the Second Coming of Christ, which has caused con- siderable interest to be awakened in the subject. The text was Revelations, 20th chapter and 4th to Otb verses. About an hour was spent in dismissing the various pointe and proving the ground the speak- er had taken. The decease of our old resident, James MoKelvey, calla to mind the pioneer days. Along with Lawrence Dobson, still here ; David Dobson, of Kansas ; and T. Sand. ere, Mr. McKelvey Dame from Vaughan 48 or 44 years ago on a prospecting tour for lana and they each took up 200 acres on the 7th oon: Mr. Dobson is the only remainingoneof the four. Messrs. Sharp and Henry, who wore among the early settlers, have gone the way of all earth's sons. Thos. Taylor is one of the pioneers still living, but the number is rapidly decreasing, A Proo ugaPdseee AsvwY.—After a some- what painful illness of a mouth's duration an old and most highly esteemed resident passed away from time, on Tuesday morning of this week, in the person of James Moltelvey. Deceased was born in the County of Monaghan, Ireland, and in the same land was united in marriage to Mies Eliza Dunehier. On coming to Canada they located 111 the township of Vaughan, York County, where they re- sided for 1.0 or 11 years and from there moved to this locality 87 years ago, tak- ing up 200 notes of land, 100 of wirich'is Still retained by the family. Mr. Mo. Melwey was en indefatigable worker ; straight -forward in his aotioue 1 prompt in ,hie payments and the very Soul of boa. pltality. Born of Coveuanter stook he was a most stria Sabbatarlan and held last to the doetrina+ of the Presbyterian ohnrob of which he was,an Elder. Mrs, McKelvey died 68 years . ago, dropping dead on the road, near Robb. MoMay's, 7th Son., while on her way to Brussels with her husband, apoplexy was the oauoe. Six children were born to them, viz.; Wm„ Mrs, Jne,Dllnbnr,Aiexan{ler, Mrs. Leishman, Robert, and Mrs, Jno. Elliott who died in 1800. Heart faiiare le eaitl to be the muse of Mr, MoT1elvey's decease. The funeral, wbieh was largely attended,' took place on Thursday after. noon, Rev, D.33, MORee oouduoting the service. Interment was made et Bros - eels eemetory. The bereaved family has the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Vb,iriwlrtt >t. A fourth butober is Wingham's latest acguieition, W, J. Chapman pnrahaeed tliePordw10h Telephone plant' for 8400, Principal Musgrove and J. W. Hogaith of Lower Wingbam, were in Toronto at. tending the Ontario `,reaehers' Aseool• ation. Frank Bnggin, who studied dentistry here under Dr. Irwin, has been gratin - Med ae a T,, D. S„ and purpoeee locating at Glaveston, Texas. The annual floater vestry meeting of St. Paul's church was held in the school room on Raster Monday evening, The financial etanding of the ahuroh was dis- eased' and held over till next meeting. The motor reported having sent the diocesan tax and also the collection for the Armenian fund. Mr. Lowe then ex- plained thatas be had been in the parish ea short a time be would waive his right to appoint a warden, and would leave the appointment of both to the people. T. A. Mille and John Oornyn were then ap. pointed church.wardens, L. D. Smith and T. A, Mills auditors, and A. E. Smith vestry clerk for the ensuing year. pideemen appointed were Harry Day, 3, Van Allan, Frank Shore, 3. Morrie, L. Hansen and T. 13. McAndrew. Thos. Bell was chosen lay delegate to attend the synod. I-digtow ea L. Lietowel Spring Show on Friday, April 2401. J. Doerbeolrer, formerly of this town, has taken a situation with F. D. Ramsay it Co., of Ohesley. Rev. Dr. Scott, of Berlin, preaohed eduaatlonal Sermonshere last Sabbath. The Dr. goes to Japan next August. Joe Bonnett, of the late firm of Bon- nett ,4 Bowyer, has decided to open out a hardware store in Mr. Large's building. Wm. 'Franks, who was in. a very dangerous condition owing to the lose of blood by getting hie teeth extracted, ie recovering again. Vandriak Bros. have purohased the vacant lot on the west aide of Wallace street from Geo EMI/ax with the inten- tion of erecting a store thereon. The sad news reached the family of B. B. Sarvie by wire that James Sarvie, brother of our townsman, died Thurs- day morning of last week at Galveston. J. 0. Hay is having the rear part of the four story building on the Rosbaoh property torn down, and will utilize the material in building up a wall on the East side of the main• structure with a view to fitting it up for the purpose of a manufactory. The annual Easter Vestry meeting of Christ church was held in the parish room, there being a fair attendance. The annual statement showed the ahuroh to have made satisfactory progress dur- ing the past year. R. K. Ball was select• ed as tbe people's warden, Rev. Mr. Fairlie appointing J. H. Gunther as reotor's warden. C:r:t arltproolt. Spring. Straw hats. Jno. MoRae spent Sunday at home. Mica Lizzie McRae hie gone to Brum. eels to learn millinery. Thos. Ritchie sold hie driver iaet week to a Brussels buyer for a good figure. Better sidewalks would be of valuable assistance to navigation in our burg. Some of the farmers of this vicinity have commenced their Spring plowing. The masons and framers of tbie village are getting their utensils in shape for their season's work. Anthony McDonald has almost oom• pleted his new house. on Main street. Wm. Siemon, architect, is overseer. Wm. Perris wears a smiling counten- ance these days. A little visitor arrived at his house the other day. His last name is Petrie. A number of young people from the village enjoyed a emelt evening party at the reeidenoe of Mrs. Brown on Thursday evening of last week, We are pleased to see that Peter Mc- Donald, after a severe illness, has ventur- ed outside. We hope to see him restored to hie usual health shortly. Fran.—About 6 o'clock on Friday morning of last week fiancee were seen issuing from the East end of the saw- mill and very soon the whole mill was a mase of flames. The alarm was given by Anthony McDonald and soon many will. ing hands were ready to save the lumber in the yard, very little of which was damaged. The mill and °entente were totally destroyed. Mr. Dahms lost a mower, two plows and other implements in the fire. No ineuranoe on any of the material destroyed. Cause of fire un- known. Atwood. Editor Pelton, of the Bee, was on the siok list last week. Sara Lord Bailey, elocutionist, will be here on Wednesday evening of next week. Rev. W. W. Bunt preached hieinaugur- al sermon to his Atwood fiook recently. His discourse created a very favorable impression. Wm. Loohhead purposes joining John Grabam and wife in their trip to Soot. land next month. It is 42 years since Mr. Loohhead lett his native land. Andrew Sweeten had :the misfortune to out hie leg with a law while engaged in sawing wood at John Alexander's, Dime. He is under the Dare of the (looter, It 3e said that W. D. Mitchell is about to bo appointed Justine of Peace in place of the late Jae. Wilson. It isnot general. ly known that Wm. Loohhead,Jae, Diolt- 000, John B. Hamilton and Moses Har- vey are Jnttiaea of the Peace, but such is a fact, nithoui;h they have not identified themselves with their offices to any extent. THE BR1'TSSFL Dr, Kidd has had the little shoe shop on hie property, opposite the drug store, born down and removed, Ite removal makes quite an lmpreMinent to the promisee, 1)r. T. Douglas wee in 'Toronto' Toes, day and Wedneeday of last week attend• ing the reunion of the 1892 graduates of Trinity University, wit kilt ',waved a most brilliant affair, Foodcum..•,.A.nenthueitetia meeting was hold in. John 10oger's store for the; pnrposeof organizing a football dub: The following le the list of ol3ioers for the season of 1890 —Tion. Tree„ S, Roger ;' let Hon, Viee'>rres., T. Douglas ' ; 2nd Hon Vioe-Pres., D. A, Kidd Prse., 'J. A. Mol3aiu ; Viae -Free„ 0. J. Wynn Hon. Captain, J. A, Roe ; Captain, Geo. AndersonSecy., 1). G, Anderson ; Treae„ R 13, Hamilton ; Ground Com., J, Corrie 7, Saunders, J. Wood - Matoh J Qom.„ WynnWilson. Mitchell, E. Vallance, O. 111Coleasaetacartit. Mrs. J. Stewart le still quite ill. lOire, rt1, McDonald recovers slowly. T. D,,Ddgar paid us a, flying visit last week. A. M. Patterson was down to London on a business trip, ,Mrs, John Sbarpin is not improving as we would like to hear, W. Bonnet resumed hie duties in his old position this week. A. Campbell parohaeed the old A G, Cam pbell homestead for 84,600. Sas. Elliott, tailor, has moved into his new quarters on Main streetwest. Mr. Lougbheed paid a business trip to Toronto and returned with glowing ao• noun te. Anyone who baa horses to buy would do well to take our local horseman, M, Maaee, along with them wben they go to purobase, as his opinion le drawn from a lengthy experience in that line. An unusual flutter of exditement pre- vailed in our village on Wednesday of last weok. In the early evening B. Patriots arrived from Listowel, bringing with him a lady friend and another couple. They proceeded to. the manse, where Rev. Mr, Ballantyne united Mr. Patriok and Mrs. Steles in the bonds of holy matrimony. P. Doig aesieted the groom, and Miss Livingstone the bride. A little later in the evening W.Roberteon and Mise S. Menzies were made one by the same rev. gentleman. Mies J. Creme performed the duty of bridesmaid and D. Menzies assisted the groom. We wish these two oonples much joy and prosper. ity. Mr. Robertson and wife remove to their new'home Dena Bluevale. Wm. Watson, the fourth viotim of the Ridgetown boiler explosion, is dead. George W. Adams, of Rookway, was found dead, having fallen or thrown him- self over the high bank of a creek near hie home. Citizens of Oshawa held a public meet- ing on Tuesday to express sympathy with Rev. Mr, Demill in the recent destruction of the Oollege by fire. Mies Minnie Minobin, aged 28 years, employed as a servant by Dr. S. P. Ernes, of Niagara Falls, was found dead in bed. An inquest is being held. A well -attended meeting of Patrons, P. P. A's and Orangemen of South Perth, was held at Fallarton Tuesday afternoon. The Patron candidate, A. R. Walker, withdrew from the field at the outset, and Jas. Donald, the former Patron can- didate, was renominated an the candi- date of the united elements, but practical- ly as an Orange P. P. A. candidate. The St. Mary's Bioyole Club has re. organized for the season. The following are .its officers for 1806 :—Hon. Presi- dent, F. E. Butober ; President, 0. P. Ramsey ; Vioe. Pres., F. W. Huttou ; Lieut., Geo. Smith ; Road. Captain, A. Dusty ; Secretary, M. Dewey ;. treasurer, G. Ash ; Bugler, T. Sinclair. The week- ly rune are to be each Thursday evening, and the club's colors to be orange, red and black. It was resolved to join the 0. W. A. BRUSSELS PULP WORKS. I wish to inform the people of Brussels and surrounding district that I have pur- ohased the Pump Bueinese of JAMES BELL and will be found ready to attend to all wants in either new work or repairs at moderate prises. No better Pump in the market. Order left at my shop or residence or at P. SCOTT'S shop will be promptly looked after. t"ordere taken for the Digging of Wells and Cisterns. Gomer or Green, MILL STREET, - BRUSSELS. INTIIG! The undersigned are prepared to attend to all branches of Painting, including House, Sign, Carriage and Ornamental Work. Paper Hanging, I%alsomining and Decorating neatly and prompt- ly looked after at mod- erate Prices. We make a Speoialty of Manufacturing and plaoing in position First -Class Awnings. Orders left at our Paint. Shop, formerly used by Messrs. Roddick & Wake, will be attended to with dispatch. Paper Hanging Orders may be left with Messrs,Deadman & Mc. Call. SiiirsrMVMPL 13110a, PAINTERS. 1 FOR THE NEXT 5 PYp Yrr We will offer the Balance of the McGowan Stock at prices that . .i will Clear it out in a ' Lively Manner. An, Immense Assortment of Dress Goods and Trimmings, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves and Hosiery, Prints, MusBac, Cottons; Cottonades, Flannelettes, Shirtings, Tickings, Carpets, Curtains, Rugs, Etc, .4.13, Immense ,se stoop of Mei'.'e Working Panto and Shirts, Overalls and Jackets at Prices never attempted before.. A LARGE STOCK OF rM e el t AT TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS TXr' gr1 _• 11 At About Half Price, and only the Best Linings and Trimmings used, Workmanship and Fit Guaranteed or no sale, 411 kinds of Farm. Produce scone as Cash. GA.RFIFLD BLOCK, BRUSSELS. Carriage Make - Brussels, THE Spring Season of 1896 finds the above manufacturer with a Larger amount of stock on hand than ever, ready for the intending Purchaser. People have no idea what a busy place we have. Eight Employees at work in the Wood, Paint and Trim- ming Departments. Our Ten Tears Business Experience in Brussels has been to us 10 years of Recom- mends to the Durability and Satisfactory character of our Buggies, Wagons, Sleighs and. Cutters. Different purchasers say they would sooner have the Buggy they bought from us 10 years ago than any of the so called cheap rigs turned: out by many to -day, We will be glad to give the names of our customers to anybody desiring to know how Wal- ker's Work Wears. They can speak for themselves. 35 TOP BUGGIES • Will be ready by the Queen's Birthday, out of 50 that we aro building, and the Best will be sold at Prices to compete with factory work. Our aim for 1896 is to NOT MISS ONE SALE. .> 11 Work Guaranteed for 5 Tears And all Breaks taking place in that terns will be repaired FREE OF CHARGE, which goes to show that we have abundant faith iu the character of the work we turn out. It was never BETTER than this year. Buggies Re -Painted, ]Lie-Tthmned, New Wheeled and Tops Repaired In A. 1 style and at LOW Prices. Will make your Buggy almost as good as new. Extra good range of Lumber Wagons warranted to satisfy. Road Carts ditto. Every person intending to purchase a new Buggy should not fail to visit our Show Rooms. It will cost you nothing and may save you many dollars in addition to securing a Buggy that cannot be beaten. Carriage Builder, Brussels,. SHOPS OPPOSITE TOWN HALL.