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The Brussels Post, 1893-12-8, Page 5Dba. 8, 1:893 DISTRICT NEWS. Litistowp o I - Grippe has made its appearance again there having been several oaaee of iii town, There wee quite a little feeling exoitad among the political friends of Mr. Hese over the preeentation to him. Liebowel has been added to the list of customs ports and outporte whore petro• leum may be entered under the now regi• lotions. Several farmers East of the town re• port having had their premieee visited lately by Welton thieves. Thos, Lander - kin's whole =look of geese were taken in one night and eoveral of his neighbors lost chickens, turkeys,sto. 0. S. Clarke, who has boon manager of the Listowel agency of the Bank of Ham- ilton Inc the, past our or five years, has been appointed to take °barge of the now agency which the Bank of Hamilton is opening at Berlin. J, H. Stuart, man- ager of the Barton street, Hamilton, branch, will take 1 tr, Clarke'e plane as manager hero, Rev, R. Paul and Barrister Blair, of Bruesels, are announood to address a n publioTrniperancemeeting atMoles worbh on Thursc4ty evening of next week. SAD OauAanrx,•--O, lf. 13rnudage, a merchant at Trqut.Ueeek, Parry Sound, writee Tint Poor ne follows :—A sad calamity occurred near life village on the afternoon of Nov. 28th, when the house belonging to Alex, Lcarmont, formerly of Oranbroolc, Ont., was totally c=onsumed by fire together with hie throe children, who were burned to a minder. The oe,nrrenee is all the more sad ae Mr. Lcarmont is a comparatively new settler in this vioinity and last everything he possessed, nothing having been saved from the .fire. I write this so that his many aequaintan1100 in your vicinity may know what has happened. In his trouble Mr. Lenrmont hae the sympathy of the entire community. Cr•isnbx-ook. Woon WANTNm.-200 oords of soft wood wanted this Winter to he delivered at the Oranbruak Lime Works. The highest cash prioe will be paid. Geo. GBAAW,. Pnoiimrrxoie.—A Temperauee meeting was held in the Presbyterian church, on Wednesday evening of this week. The meeting was opened with singing, and prayer by the pastor. After which he called on Thomas Straohan, of Grey, to take the chair, who did so and gave a 0nd opening address in wbioh he pointed out the object of the meeting and the duty of all in relation to the coming vote. He then introduced Rev. R. Paul, who spoke on the duty of Christiana to vote for the removal of the liquor Maio and to do this men should vote as they pray. The last speaker was G. P. Blair, of Brussels. His address was on the duty of the Government to protect its subjects. He also referred to the inooneistency of the Boenea system and how it had to be guarded. A oomtnittee was then formed to oarry on the work of the campaign, and there is no doubt that Cranbrook will give e. good account of itself on the drat of January. The meeting was good and full of interest. 41.tsvoott. Fred, Brown killed two flying squirrels one day recently. The Reeve and Deputy are attending County Connell this week. An unseemly row took place between two well known citizens at Coghlin's hotel lost week. The school concert in the Town Hall, on the evening of Deo. 1414, promises to be an event of absorbing Interest to both old and young, The Patrons of Industry will bold a nominating Oonventicn here on Monday of next week for the purpose of selecting a candidate for the approaching Local Legislature election. The pupils of Mre. Reads' Sunday school class met the other day and pre- sented their teaober with it beautiful al- bum and an address as a slight recogni. tion of her valned labors in their behalf. The following are the newly elected officers of Court Lansdowne, No. 93, 0. 0. E. 1—A. Cameron, 0. R. ; W. H. Wil- son, '7. 0. R. ; T. Pullarton, R. S. ; G. Gordon, F. 13. ; Jas. Longmire, Treas. ; H. Hoar, Ohap. ; Jae. Brown, S. W. ; George Coghlin, J. W. ; A. MOBain, S. B.; T. Brown, J. B. ; Dr. Cowan, Court Physician, W inglxasn. Mre. Margaret L. Sheppard will deliver a lecture in Wingham in the near future. The Advance ie is "hot water" over the Protestant versus Roman Catholic discussion. S. Merrifield has taken possession of the Park House. He will ran a temper- ance and boarding house. Torquay Lodge, Sons of England, which was instituted in town on Nov. Brd, numbers 28 members. Municipal affairs are very quiet here this year and no person appears to be particularly anxious for honors. A mild type of influenza is quite pre- valent throughout the country, and Wingham has had its share of it. Arrangements are being made for the establishment of a Rebecca Degree Ioclge in connection with Maitland Lodge, No. 119, I. 0. 0. F., in this town. Miss Guesie Preston, a returned mis- sionary from Japan, lectured in the Methodiet church under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary Society. Peter MoLaren, of the Bluevale road, has purchased the residence of E. Nicol, on Centre street, Wingham, and will move into town next Spring, having leased his farm for a number of years. Rev. W. H. Watson, pastor of the Cou- gregational church, of this town, has ac- cepted the call to a Congregational church in Hamilton and will sever hie comma - tion with the church here et the end of the present year. G -rev. Council meeting on Friday, 15tH inet, The municipal pot is begiuniug to simmer. William Easton, of Walkerton, is at present visiting at George Dunlop's, A wedding draweth near, a mase of an- nexation between the 5th and 7th con- cessions. John Orerar, 9th con., has been on the reserve list for the past few weeks with a disabled leg. Mre. Robt. Brown lost three horses from the epidemic going round. It is said to be influenza. The proposed big dihoh through the Southerly portion of the township is a fruitful to io for discussion. Charles E. Troyer and Neil Maxwell, of Hills Green, are visiting this week on the 15th eon., at Jas. MoNair'e. There ie very little improvement in Mre. John Hill's health but we hope a favorable change will soon set in. Rev. D. Forrest, of Walton, delivered a Temperance address in Fulton's sohool on Thursday evening of this week. The new bridge across the Maitland on the 12th mon., was completed a week or BO ago and is a first-olase job, 11. Lang, of Ethel, was the ooutraotor. G. McDonald hue been re.engaged as teacher of 5, S. No. 4 for rho oomiug year. Ile's it splendid teacher and is doing exoelleut work in the school. A meeting will be held in Shine's sebool house on Saturday evening of this week, at 7:80 o'clock, to elect delegates to the Reform Convention at Brussels next Tuesday afternoon, Bert Hill talks of trying his fortune in the West next Spring, aesooiating him. self with his brothers, who am engaged in mercantile pnrsuite in the Northwest, He expecte to leave, here in Maroh. The 100 more farm of Robert MaNaugh. ton, being lot 6, con. 10, hat been per- ohased by Hugh Lamont, 7th con., for $4,200. Tho farm is a good one. Mr. MoNaughton and family will move into Brussels in the near future. F. 13. Scott, of Brussels, made the sale. iLtTmffioNIAn.—On Wadnosday after. noon of this week Joseph Savage, of this township, and Mise IIeurietts, daughter of John Armstrong, of Elm, township, were united in marriage by Bev. G. H. Cobbledick, M. A., 13. D.at toe Parson.age, Brussels, May their future be one of happiness and prosperity, Posxroaan.—The reopening earvices lo connection with Roe's ohuroh will be held on 17th and 18th into., instead of the 10th and lith as announood last week owing to the eliarok not being ready. They always have a good timo at tea meetings at Doe's church and a big crowd is expected on Sunday and Mon• day at the re -opening, ' W r> 1 toss. The balance of this season's make of cheese was shipped this week. Jonathan Hewitt, who has been so dangerously ill during the past weak, ie somewhat improved and we hope be will soon be eonvaleseeat, Mr. McLeod is no better. S. S. CouviNTxoN.—The Union Sab- bath Sohool Association of this place will hold its annual Convention in Duff's church on Friday, Deo. 15th, commenc- ing at 1:30 p. m. The following interest- ing program has been prepared for the gathering :—Devotional exercises ; Presi- dentPollard's address ; address by Rev. D. Forrest ; "The Tonaher's qualifica- tions," Miss Diok ; "Life of Paul," P. Watson ; "Life of David," Jas. Bolger address by Rev. W. G. Reilly ; collec- tion ; closing exercises. Evening eession, commencing at 6:80 o'clock—Opening ex• eroiees ; "What I saw and heard at the Co. Convention," Mrs. Berry ; "The Model Superintendent," Jae. Smillie ; "Benefits of S. S. Conventions," W. II. Kerr ; address, Rev. T. W. Omens ; oolleotiou.; closing. A union choir will supply the musio for the Convention. Ample accommodation will be provided for strangers. Every Sunday school worker should make an effort to be in at- tendance at both maims. Pnonmxaioo.-0n Tuesday evening, 5th =net., a meeting to further the inter - este of Prohibition was held. in Walton Methodist church. There was n good attendance. The chair was ably filled by Rev. Mr. Covens, pastor of the congrega- tion. Rev. D. Forrest, of Walton, was the first speaker. He demonstrated in a lucid and telling manner the evils of strong drink. The liquor traffic is de• grading society, home and church. Temperance workers must make the Government feel that they are in earnest about- Prohibition, Rev. D. Millar, of Brussels, followed pointing out some of the fallacies being advanced by anti. Prohibitionists and urging voters en masse to go to the polls on the first day of the year and vote "Yes" for Prohibi. tion. We must not omit to notice the affective and pleasing rendering of sever- al pieces of Temperance music by the ohoir, which added much to the enjoy ment of a suoceseful meeting. Bitorritss. A wedding is on the tapis on the 4th line. Township Couneil will meet on Friday 15th inet. Miss Mary Parker was visiting friends near Wingham. Mrs. A. G. Eason has been suffering with erysipelas in her Mao. Mise Stein, of Wingham, was visftiug at W. Farrow's this week. Jatnee Speir made a business trip to Yale, Michigan, lash week. Mies Mary Currie has returned from a visit to friends in Moliillop, Bennet Farrow, of Ashfield, was visit- ing friends 00 the $rd line this week. A wood bee was on deck at Oharles Wheeler's jr, on Wednesday and a party at night. Mrs. Geo. Peaooek, of Kincardine, is visiting Mrs. Jams% Wilkinson and other friends in Morris township. The Sunday school at Sunshine will hold its annual entertainment in the ohuroh on Monday, 18th inst. A good program is in course of preparation. James Aitkens, a former resident of this township, is here on a visit after an absenoe of four years. Be has boon in Manitoba the most of the time. His health ie considerably improved, we aro pleased to hear. James Roes has been re-eegaged as Manlier in S. S. No. 6 for the ensuing year at an advance in salary. Miss Kin- ney has also been re-engaged for 1804 in the'Browntown school, the salary being 315,00 in advance of last year. Peter Barr has bought the, 100 more farm, 5th line, owned by Duncan Jiippen, and oocnpied by Jno. Bird. The prioe paid was 98,400. Messrs. Barr also own the farm immediately Weet of this lot, giving them 200 agree in the block. Stephen Baines, formerly of Sunshine, but now of Sarnia, met with a terrible accident in that town. It appears he was washing toe windows of a hotel, and whon at the third story missed his foot- ing and fell on the sidewalk below, strik- ing on his baok, and injuring his spine, Tao nlay remover. THE BRUSSELS POST gra It la stated that Wm. Brown, familiar- ly milled "Billy," has joined bands with a Brussels widow, On Thursday afteruonn of Iast week Willows Farrow lied a wood bee. About 20 oords wero ant. In the evening there WAS it social party held at Mr. Furrow's, A publio entertainment will be held in the Township Hall ou Wednesday even. ing, 20th inst. The prouoeds will be ap- plied on m now 0100111 for the said.,! turd Other neeemariee, Tho amnia! literary and musical en- tertainment in eonneetion with Barrie's school will be held on Deo, 22nd, when a good program of reoitatious, dialogues, vocal and instrumental musio may be expected. AooxnsNT,--Qn the Brd inet„ Jarnes Wilkinson, lot 10, mon, 4, had the mis• fortune to out off the ends of the two middle fingers of his left hand while outtiug turnips far his cattle. A, phyol. clan dressed the woo nded hand and Mr, Wilkinson is doing as well as could be expected. A. publio Temperance meeting will be held at Browntown ohuroh on Tuesday evening, 10th inst., commencing at 7 o'clock. Addresses are expected from 13. Gerry, Druasols ; Bev, J. H. Dyke, Bel - grave, and Rev. J. W. Pring, Bluevale. A meeting will aleo be hold at Anderson's school hone° on Thursday evening of next week, 14th inst. Several speakers will be in attendance, WonmNe,—Last Wednesday afternoon Rev. W. G. Reilly, incumbent of St. Jobo's oburah, Brussels, performed the marriage ceremony between Joseph Govier, of Sinnott township, and Miss Mary Thuell, of this township. Mies Lydia Thuell was bridesmaid and W. J. MoOraoken, of Brussels, supported the groom in orthodox fashion. Their many friends wish them success. PnozrinITxoN.—A meeting was held in Johnston'sohnroh on Tuesday evening for the purpose of organizing for the Doming Plebiscite. After devotional ex - arcing W. J. Johnston took the chair and committees for canvassing, /to., were ap- pointed. Short addresses were given by W. II. Kerr and B. Gerry, of Brussels, and Rev. J. W. Pring, of Bluevale, Good Temperance music was rendered by the choir. Rev. Mr. Pring will preaoh a ser- mon next Sunday evening in this church on the Phyeiological effects of the liquor traffic. Sanoon Rejoin,—The following is the correct standing of the pupils in S. S. No. 4, Morris, aecording to marks obtain. ed during the month of November :—Sr, Fourth.—Taylor Pipe, Frank Cloakey, John Curry, Millard Cardiff, Jr. Fourth.—Earnest Maunders, Hugh Por• sythe, Ellie Davie, John Mc0utoheon, John Sharpe, Maggie MoCutoheon, Lyon Pipe, Lillian Mooney, Simon Forsythe. Jr. Third.—Norah Maunders, Ida Mooney, Geo. Cardiff, Mand Hoggard, Lulu Davis, Milton Carry, Willie Cloakey, Ida Pybus, Geo. Barrie, Harry Mooney, Annie Davis, Sr, Second.—Willie John- ston, John Cloakey, Myrtle Nichol, James Innes, Willie Greenslade, Geo. Innes. Jr. Second,—Earnest Mooney, David Mo. Cntoheon, Richard Cardiff, Joe Mo- Outoheon, John Moss, Lawrence Pybne, Rodderiok MoLean,•Milton Sharpe. Miss Haaitt , Y, Tomb er. The largest bell in the world is in the Kremlin, at Moscow, 432,000 pounds. t� 5500 Yards of Dress G-oods to be Cleared in AYS Our Dress Goods Shelves must be emptied before the first of January, these prices will make you stare 200 ycls 150 " 175 t` 100 " 500 275 490 150 250 75 200 it ft it CC tt If it Tweed Effects,Tweed Effect, regular pried 8c, Dress Sale price 5o 121c 8,g c Double Width Plaids " 15a 10c Double Width Tweeds " 28c 50 in, Costume Cloths " 25e 88 in. Cashmere, all wool 80e 44 in. all wool Tweed " 40c 44 in. Bedford Cord t` 45c AU Wool Storm Sorge " 50e 54 in. Tweed $1.00 All Wool Black Serge " SAc tt Shirt Lining at 5c per yard daring this Sale. tt 1; tr 11 ft 81 12 it 20c I9c 25e 250 8311 85e 75c 50c Wonderful Reductions in Black Dress Goods, in fact any piece of Dress Goods in the house at ridiculously low prices. Come early in the day for these goods. SPEO1a,JS,— 7 Hook Lacing Kid Gloves worth $1.25, our price 95e. 500 yards pure Silk Gimp Braid at le per yard. Children's Toboggan Caps worth 25e, our price 10c. Men's All Wool Shirts and Drawers at 50c. 500 pieces Men's Underclothing almost at wholesale prices. Try and come early in the day, always busy here. The 1-1. E. Maddock Dry Goods Company. Produce Taken. u No Credit. Wishes to thank his customers for their liberal patronage during the past year and•also to intimate to the public gener- ally that ho has recently had his roller mill put in thor- • ough repair and it is now in better position than ever to turn out FIRST CLASS FLOUR. In the Chopping Line We are prepared to do work promptly and in the Very Best Style as we have recently started a new run of stones for that purpose. Full Return Guaranteed, Best Flour and Mill Feed at Reasonable Prices And delivered any place in town without Extra Charge. A Limited Quantity of good Milling Wheat purchased at the Mill. WM. ROSS, Brussels. NOV. 21st, 1898. BARGAINS IN hoes FOR 30 DAYS. A Grand Chance to get Big Bargains, in Boots and Shoes at Good Brothers, New cheap Store. Great efforts to dispose of all classes of Boots and Shoes in order to make room for Fall stock. The stock on hand comprises everything that is new and fashionable, and will be offered during the next 80 Days at VERY LOW PRICES. .�N INS.YECTION IJV VITED, A Nice Stock of Crockery, China, and Glassware also at Reduc- ed Prices. Butter and Eggs Wanted. 0000 BRUSS1+Ls AND - SEAFORTII. There is nothing like a quiet hon=e garnet keep the boys and girls contented in the Home circle the long winter evenings. THE POST BOOK STORE Recognizes this fact and has a large assortment of Games, BAGATELLE, OLD MAID, CHECKERS, RIDDLES, FLIPS, DOMINOES, DINNER, AUTHORS, &c. Maas Toys in Groat Variety. Look out for Advt. next week-. THE POST OOKSTQRE. Not simply hide bare walls. ,As discordant strains of music are tc the ear, so is the eye tortured by out -of -harmony paper on the walls. If you look to cheapness alone you might as well cover your plaster with penny-a•dozen newspapers. But if you appreciate real beauty you should consider many things in purchasing papers—the location, light and woodwork of the room, etc. Our stook includes something especially adapted to every room —more colors and patterns than any other wall paper store in the town. Our Good Papers cost you no more than the poor ones others sell. Oall and see our thousand -and -one styles. Persons thoroughly versed in Wall Paper will wait upon you and aid you in making Selections. We hang paper in a first-class manner and are prepared to ex- ocute the best kind of decorations. WINDOW BLINDS.—I have an elegant stock of Wiudoly Blinds, well assorted, that will only need to be seen to be appreci� ated. They may be had either trimmed or plain by the yard. W. RODDIC , Mouse, Sign, Carriage and Ornamental Painter.