The Huron Expositor, 1891-01-23, Page 5eh.
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the moral
er.Mr.
totteroceed
lea in the
ieh" -wee- ting
the church,
very large.
supper the
iterium, of
ation care -
with the
lerator,
a made ea
Lurch, and
reamed the
!. Carr, of
arch. Lou -
Addressee
...clergymen
rere inter-
( _proceeds
rch, ace
bath,iit
ed in Ithe
of Strat-
eh Confer-
• " Search
. afternoon
teriant oc-
hed aa fine
iirt- in the
Pre highly
dance was
F -an enter -
character
delivered
and some
ed by the
, The fia.
etisfactory,
le structure
Missionary
• Brussels,
Sth inst.
that the
r whom are
ety, and 2
tntributions
g the larg-
a year since
even years
were elect -
Ross ; vicee
secretary,
i!etary, Mrs.
Roder-
: Cormack,
ties McKay,
L. Barrie ;
ass Living -
SANVART 23,1891.
-,,,menseresseeeesinamesa.
church, and socials are held to raise I
funds to defray expenses., --Messrs. F. I
reisirsrds and J. Ferguson, proprietors
- .of the Star Rink, purpose( holding 'Lo-
ather grand carnival on Tuesday even -
lag next, Jaunary 27th. Valuable
panes for best lady's fancy- costume,
est gent's fowl costume, best girl's
_fancy costume,best gent's comic costume,
,best boy's fancy or comic ceatunie,,' p0 -
tato race, &a._ Good Mtn& will be pro-
•vided.
G. — The
Presley ter -
/est week,
ty state of
from the
with the
encouraging
mality pre -
operations,
• balance of
being made
es.Devidson.
the Rayal
Ly evening
u ie doing a
n our midst.
wood and
agly brisk.
est possible
re fearing a
cpointmente.
Wheat SS
, pork $6.00.
tarred a few
[ethe five
Fitowson, of
• three of
Eng.
-There died
ievenship of
one of
aers of this
Wmallastie,
ea,ra and $
tleman's life
�d, was an
he west of
Fie sea and
visited al-
ahei, accessi-
Ls a Bourse
is declining
adveutures
strange and
(n, in Africa.
Indies, and
An amant
as published
ro years ago.
and of un -
1 be greatly
• ilia body
ing grounds
irian church
and th'e
ergest vehicle
many years.
termer, and
the Presby -
longed until
an..111111=11111M111
Sunshine.
Low, Ntws.—Mr. James Wataon
lost one of his working horses last week
I from indigeatIon.—A great many people
ein this victy are afflicted with a
.severe cold.—Mrs. Joseph Clegg is suf-
lering from a second attack of pleurisy.
Mr. Clegg is also confined to the house
with a bad corid.—Messrs. G. H. Black-
well and C. Michie have been pushing
the petitions for prohibition in this
vicinity with fairly, good auccess.—Mr.
and Mrs, N.. McLaughlin, of Brussels,
spent Sunday at Mr. Joseph Clegg's.—
Very few farmers from this vicinity
attended the meetings of the East Huron
Ferment' Institute, held at Brussels last
week.—The trustees of 'School Section
No. 5, Morris, pay their secretary
-
treasurer a salary of $1.63 per annum.
We think that it would be well for the
governoaetit of our country to teke a
leaf out of saicl trustees' book.—Taylor
Brotheis, hem near Belgrave, have pur-
ehised a piece of bush from Robert
Irvine, on the 6th concession of Morris,
and are cutting the timber into logs and
cord wood.—TheWard Brother m of the
sixth line of Morris, have also got a
piece of bash from Mr. Albert, Cole, and
are converting it into firewood.—Wight-
men Brothers, assisted by their hired
-man, Mr. Robert ,Young, have cut a
large quantity of wood on their bush
farm, 6th line of Morris. They have
also shipped a, large quantity of dry
wood to London this winter.—Some of
our citizens are beginning to think that
.it would be better to have the mail car.
tied on Tuesdays and Fridays. We
thought so long ago but thinking wan't
iegikethe change.e2Misses Sarah J. Mc-
Intyre and Annie Clark have gone to
Petrolea on a, visit.—Mr. John Cooke is
taking advantage of the mild winter and
good sleighing in a different way to
what many farmers do. He is gra-
ening his own priyate road.—
Miss McKay, of Halton county, and
Miss Miller; of Bruce county, are visit-
ing at Mr. Meiklejohn's, on the 5th line
of Morris.—We are pleased to hear that
the membets of Mr. Adam Halliday's
family, who have been afflicted with
what appeared to be a mild type of
scarlet fever, are able to be out again.—
Messrs. WM.Michie and George Hood
attended the meeting of Huron Diviiion
Grange, at Brussels, on Tuesday last.—
The Mild days during the fore part of
the week hsve spoiled the eleigh:Mg.—The
infant child of Mr. John Currie has
been dangerously ill with bronbhitis,
but is now recovering.—Mr. Charles
Proctor, of the 5th concession of Morris,
recently sc•Id 14 lambs, which averaged
147 pounds each. The price received
wae$5,35 per hundred pounds.—Mr. 1J.
Munn' is !mien:ming in the vicinitY of
Mount Forest at present.—Miss Annie
Agin, who has been working at the
tailoring with Mr. Danford, in Brussels,
is visiting at home.—Mr. Wm. Michie,
the noted -potato grower, has sold 150
bushela of potatoes, at 50 cents per
bushel, to a gentleman in Brussels. This
is a little above the market price at
present. But the) price of potatoes is
likely to go up.
Mrs. Curry and family, and also by
Mr, Delgatty. Recitations were given
by Misses Consitt,Colernan and Richard-
son. Violin music ' was rendered by
Messrs Hart and Steak, accompanied by
Miss Foster on the organ. There were
also several. di'alogues and recitations
rendered by the children. Atter the
company had bestowed a vote of thanks'
upon Mr. and Mrs. Stelk for the kind
reception which they had given them,
the choir seine a closing piece, and all
retired to their homes well pleased with
the evening's entertainment. The: pro,-
ceeds amounteld to $13. This Will pay
off the debt, that has been standing
against the church organ.
Varna:
BRIEFS—Mr. Wm. Taylor, on Bay-
field road, had the misfortune to lose on
Monday last a very valuable horse, in-
flammation of the bowels was the cause.
—The Stanley eounoil mei hereon Mon-
day and appointed the following officers :
Geo. Stewart clerk; John Reid, Treas-
urer; John Tough, Assessor, ; Andrew
Stinson, Caretaker of hall; Abel S.
Weeks, Engineer ; Geo. Baird and Jas.
R. Balfour, Auditors.
• TEMPERANCE MEETING. — Thursday
evening last week a very (successful tem-
perance meeting was held here under the
auspiceslof Varna Council,Royal Temp-
ters of Temperance, when interesting
and instructive addresses were delivered
by Rev. Bros., J. H. Simpson, of Bruce -
field, and J. Walker of Varna. Mr. J.
R. Balfour, select councillor, occupied
the chair. Brother Walker spoke very
encouragingly of the prbgress made by
the Temperance cause during the past
few years. He maintained that publid
sentiment was growing rapidly in its
favor. A large portion of this success
he attributed to the Temperance soci-
eties. Btother Simpson then addressed
the meeting at some length on the
principles on which the select degree is
based, showing its ,rapid growth since
its origin in 1876. The meeting was
much enlivened by the excellent music
furnished by the lodge members and
others. The well rendered quartette
and duetts were we'll receiyed by all
present.
aseams,
THE HURON' tnJosrroR.
auditors; Robertittmlth, assessor; and the money that this' had paid for part
Thee. Neilsos, oolinoto . The reeve, of said, stock. Thl ended a Lawsuit
%
township clerk, GOo. Watt, John that at one thine looked as 0 it would
Spriata and Thos. garb" t, constitute 1 last a long time and involve both the
the I Board of Health and 0. Young, plaintiff's and defendanta in an enor-
M.D., Idedical Health Officer. Tenders
will be received on February 5th, for
quantities of rock elm Plank for town-
ship purposes. Plank must be 16 .feet
long and 3 inches Wok and to be de-
livered at Sprung' ma Churchili's, Scott's,
Brigham's and at J.' Britton's. The point
oil meets again on February 5th. '
1
Henan'', 1.
Goma HOGS.—Mr. Frank Blatchford,
recently of the firm of Blatchford &
Brown, carriage makers, of this place,
but who is no* one of our sturdy, holiest
and independent farmers, has the honor
or credit of bringing in this week, to the
yinkshire Packing House, the beat pigs
yet marketed this season. Ile had six
spring pigs avereging 278 ips. eaciii, and
netting him $100. Who! says liberal
feeding and good care of 'stook does not
pay?
TEMPLARS ENTERTAINMENT. — The
entertainment given by the Royal Temp-
ters of Temperance, in the Methodist
church, on Friday evening last, was
Largely attended and much enjoyed by
all. The chairnaan of the evening wee
Mr. Win. Stoneman, whoi discharged his
duties in a pleasing and able manner.
The Rev. J. S. Cook gave , a short and
very interesting address, in which he
spoke of the grand Work that had al-
ady been accomplished through' the
gency of the Royal Tempters of -Tem-
perance and the good they were yet des-
tined to: do in the great temperaeCe
cause, which .was always becoming
stronger through the agency of such so-
cieties. i The programme foe the even-
ing, which was long and yaried, and of
an excellent cjbaraclter, was princapelly
carried o71by vieiting Tempters from
cefielde and
MoKillop.
THE FIRST MEETING.—The council
met at Leadbury on Monday last. John
Morrison was elected deputy -reeve.
John C. Morrison was reappointed cleric,
at a salary of $200 for all services re-
quired as clerk; Solomon J. Shannon,
treasurer, $S0; Robert G. Ross, ea-
seesor, $80; Adam, Hays, collector, $80;
Adam Dickson and Joseph Evans, audi-
tors, $7 each. Accounts were passed
and cheques issued for payment; in-
cluding salaries of clerk, collectors and
charities, for $278,30. The clerk was
instructed to draft by-laws for appoint-
rnent of officers, and also allowing each
assessed person to keep o
of tax, but for every ad
they have to pay one d
arrangement is granted
of ratepayers presented
cil ; also a by-law levying five per
cent. on all taxes not paid before the 14th
of December, 1891. -The council adjourn-
ed to meet in `Crawford'a, hotel, Dublin,
on Monday, February 23rd, to receive
the auditorshreport and transact other
balminess.
O dog free
itional dog
Ilan This
on petition
the coun-
mous amount of coati.
—The anniversary services in connec-
tion with the Methodist • chureh, St.
Marys, were held on Sunday, lith inst.
Rev. Dr. Briggs, of Toronto, preached
very able sermons to large congregations
both morning and evening. The .collec-
dons were most satisfactory.
- —Another of the old settlers of,Perth
county is gone. imthe person of Mr. R.
Armstro13 g, who passed quiletlf (way
on Sundar evening, llth inst. it the
residence of his daughter, Airs. John
Nicklin, Morningdale. He was in hie
88th year.
el -On Thursday merning,of last week,
Mr. Christopher McLellan, one of the
best known foremen in the Grand Trunk
Railway shops at Stratford, had tate
misfortune to lose the greater part of
his left hand by- getting it crushed on
the rail, having slipped while attempt-
ing to get on an engine:
—The Ladies' Aid Society of Trafal-
they had the satisfactionli of knowing
Exeter, ippen nd Br
that their selections were well re-
ceived. ' i - -
HYMENF.AL.L-On Wednesday hvening
of last week the second of these Very in-
teresting events, which always bailee
flutter of pleasure and excitement in
neighborhood, took place at the resi-
dence of Mr. James Bonthron, of the
township of Hay. On this occasion,
Mr. William John Jarroti, of the town-
ship of Hay, was tinited n the beads of
matrimony to Miss Christina, eldest
daughter of Mr. Bonthron. The mar-
riage ceremony was performed by the
Rev. M. Martin, of Exeter, the Rev.
Mr. Heed rson; the bride's pastor, being
.
confined
flees, a
large num
of the contracting parties, aftet which
the happy couple were warmly •con-
gratulated and presented with an un-
usually large number of useful and
valuable preeenta, testifying to the es -
I
teem in which. they are held. This, as
we have already hinted is the second
marriage which has taken place at Mr.
Bonthron'savithin the peat few months,
and even at the wedding one of our
much respected add enterprising, young
fanners, not a hundred Miles away, was
hearelto ask Mrs. Bonthron for her only
remaining marriageable daughter, say-
ing at the same time that he was bound
to speak in tiine. Thus.the good work
goes on, and in the meantime we finite
with the many friends 1 of the recent
married couple in wiehing them all
happiness. .
Bram. -- The Hens(111 mammoth
skating and curling rink, under the
able management of Mir. Jamet Cox -
worth, prole*, is being well patron-
ized this se son, and is certainly one
of the best rinks in the county.—Mr.R.
Buchanan John Buchanan and the
'Misses
Buchanan,
have been 1 visiting
frielads in the township of 'Grey. —1 he
many friends of the 'Rev. An klender-
son will be pleased to learn that he is
recovering now rapidly,—Mrs. Hender-
son is et present at the Meese visiting
her son. --Mr. Cookinan. of Clinton, has
opened out a new dry goods store in the
.
,
gar street church, Mitchell-, held a very
successful parlor coneert at the residence
of Mrs. (Dr,) Hurthurt, of Mitchell, on
Tuesday evening of -lest week; -- An ex- I
cellent programme of readings, !. metric I
and magic lant rn eiThibition was given.
in
eft)
Mr. Hugh Cabell occupied the chair.
The proceeds reac' hed $22.
--r-On Monday morning of lest week a
horse belonging to Mr. M. Iryhte, 4th
line, Blanchard, took a notion t make
things lively far the buggy to which it
was attached'. Starting from Graham's
hotel, St. Marys. it went west to the.
top of the hill and turning round came
back across Victoria bridge, turned
round Chalmers' corner, and when
brought to a standstill the buggy gear
-
jug was a cemplete wreck, but the horse
was not seriously hurt in any way.
AWAY BACK
In the middle of last season we placed our order for,r
a magnificent lot of,
BLACK CASHMERES,
, Especially for the Spring Trade. Each nuMber has
a special finish and quality of its own. They are
expected to arrive about the latter part of this month,
and those wanting the finest black goods can rely
upon getting them for much lesS money than. the
same qualities are usually sold for.
o the bowie through In-
d was Witnessed by a
er of the relatives and friends
EDWARD McFAUL,
SEAFORTH.
—]?UE ---
New Jewelry Store
1 Is now in full blast, and is run and -managed by"
Chris L. Papst, the Jeweller.
StrIkee are all right. if struck against wrong,
Strike not the weak because you are strong;
Strike not your father, strike not your mother.
Strike not your sister, strike not your brother.
Strike dcswn a cheap scheme wherever you find it,
Strike at all trickery, don't be behind it;
Strike a berd blow when the iron !shot,
Strike a deal with Chris Pripet and you'll striket
the right epot.•
Bring on your work to the New Jewelry-
StoNr.eB.
.—Any wsteh or clock ettld by C. L. Parra
and guaranteed will be kept &order by calling
at the store.
C. L PAPSTi
MANAGER, SEAFORTH.
10' PIANOS and ORGANS in connedion.
YARNS, YARNS
Of Pure Wobl at II °TEXAN &
Seaforth.
W R. Counter,
Exeter.
kRIEFS.—Several 'loads of brick pass
through this place daily. They are be-
ing teamed to the townships of Fuller-
ton and Hilebert.—Mr. Robt. Heaman,
of this place, spent Sunday last at De-
troit.—Mr. George Motz ehipped a car-
load of brick to Londesborough last
week from this station.—Our Village
Fathers were sworn in on Monday last,
and the new council meet on Friday
evening next for the first time.—The
Farmers' Institute) meeting, w hich was
held here on Friday and Saturday last,
was very -interesting and well attended.
—The Exeter Royal Tempters, of this
place, paid the Hensall Lodge A Frater-
nal visit on Friday evening, arid report
having had a good time and _being well
treated by the young people of Hensel'.
—Revival services are being held in the
James street Methodist church this
week.
thank his
patronage, and
emises, having
!Morrison. Ex-
epartmente, to
1206
the Goshen
Bayfieide—
sa and Mr.
vere in town
aeon, of Hen -
ere here thie
ice is being
aellent
comnaenced
Ival services
tenant Me -
Ensign Mc -
day last the
encil far 1891
Mr. John
E,, and Mr.
e The nex.t
be held on
Mary, in the
—Th e rega-
lia Cemetery
town hall on
he Problem,
Id the chair.
If. W. Erivin
The foliew-
ors 'for the
Quaid, John
J. Marks,
ehell, Alexan-
James Me -
°ha Morgan;
H. Woods;
On Tuesday
lineation witti
held at the
t win, when a
int, there be-
Improve -
made at flea
OBITUARY.—It is with feelings of re-
gret that we are called to chronicle the
dekth of another of our pioneers, in the
peeson of Mr. James Stanlake, whose
death took place at his eon's residence,
on: the 2nd concession of Stephen, near
this piece, at the age of 81 years And 10
months. The deceased was the eldest
son of the late Thomas Stanlake, who
was one of Stephen's first settlers, and
he came tothis place when the country
was. • a vast wilderness. Ile' was
affirig only a few weeks prior to his
death. Lk was a good neighbor and a
kind father and a, member of the Metho•
diet church for a large number of years.
He leaves behind him to mourn his de-
mise one brother, Richard, who re-
sides in Exeter ; 5 sons and 3 daugh-
ters. His eldest son William, resides
at Sand Beach, kichigan ; Sa.nmel,
Silas, John and Credick, who reside in
Stephen township-; Mrs. John Stacey,
who lives on the Lake road, Hay a M re,
,Janies Harris, Manitoba, and Mei. Jas.
-Greenwood, who lives at 1Boueernount,
Dakota, are the aurviving relatives.
The funeral took place op Sabbath
afternoon last to the Exeter ceme-
tery. Nearly one hundred vehicles fol.
lowed the remains to their last resting
place. The Rev. Jasper Wilson, pastor
of the Main street Methodist church,
offieiated. The family have the heart-
felt sympathy of all in this , their and
hour of trial.
Usborne.
FORESTERS! CON CERT.—The Independ-
ent Order of Foresters intend holding
their annual concert at Farquhar, on
the 30th of this month.
• ,
FIRE.—On Sunday ev.ening last, Sth
iesti, between seven and eight o'cl ek,
the large bank ',barn of Mr. Samuel
Emery, of the 3rdaconcession,w8s totally
"destroyed by fire,together with a large
quantity of farming implements, hay,
straw and grain. Mr. Essery wad en-
gaged in feeding hia Ito*, and on .going
up to the loft to throw down feed, lett
the lantern on the .barn floor,' and by
some means or other it got upset, and
igniting some straw set the building ,on
fire. It had been burning some time
before Mr. Enemy came down from the
loft. He managed to set free all the
livestock from the burning buildings ex-
cept a kw hens, which were burned.
The adjoining building was saved tby a
large crowd of people aseistinig with
pails of water. There is an ineuratme
on the building, hut 'Mr. Essery's loss
will be very heavy. The light of the
burning building could be seen for sev-
eral miles. There vies one of the largeut
crowds of people preeent thet has bon
seen at a fire for &me time.
ameeessemmees....
4:31 -reg. .
PASSED AWAY—It is with deep sor-
row that we chronicle the death of our
dear Young friend, Maggie, beloved wife
of Mr. Thomas Vodden, Who, after two
weeks' painful illness,died January 12th,
in the twentieth year of henage. Ani-
mated by a kind annoVing dispoaition,
she had many friends, ...Dying, she re-
joiced in the knowledge ef her (avec andf
peace with God and the aesurance of a'
home in heaven. The only regret she
expreeaed through her illness was that
of leaving her husband-. They were
married only one year and three months,
and were devotedly attached to each
other, it was, indeed a 'trying ordeal for
them to, part. The bereaved husband
has. the sympathy of his many friends
and acquaintances. Deceased was the
youngest daughter of Robert and Mar-
garet Rohs, who have been residents of
Grey township for many years.—COM.
NEWS ITEMS.—Hilton Fowler is teaoh-
ing in School. Section N. 2, as . the
teacher that the trustees first etigaged
had failed in his final examination at
the Model School. Eloward Fowler, the
late teacher, is now attending the Tor-
onto Normal Shoot, but will resume
teaching inSchool, Section No. 2 after
the summer holidays, when his brother's
term expires.—James Sinclair, of the
14th concession, has been very ill for
some time past, with typhoid fever, but
we are glad to state that his physician
now pronounces him out of danger. --Alex:-
Stewart, of the 14th concession, has
been on the sick list dririog the past two
or three weeks, but is now much better.
Hills Green.
EeereiereitimENT.—A grand feetival
and entertainment in connection with
the Methodist church was held at the
residenceof Mr.. Chas. Stelk, of Hills
Green, on Friday evening January 16th.
The entertaiument was a grand success.
The tables were beautifully decorated
and laden with all the delicacies of the
season. After doing justice to the goad
thine provided by the ladies of the
congregation the company repaired to
the parlor, when they were called to
order by the appointing of Mr. William
Consitt as chairman. The chairman,
after making a few appropriate remarks,
proceeded with the excellent programme
which had been prepared. It conaisted
oI ainging by the Hills Green ehoir, by
INIMBIZMWMENN/INNINDIO1
Births.
HOLMES.—In Clinton' on the 13th inst.. the
wife of Mr. Robert' Holmee, of the New Era,
of a daughter.
PETERSON.—ln Exeter, on the 17th inst., the
wife of Mr. Nelson Peterson, of a son.
McGREGOR.—In Wingham, on the 14th inst.,
the wife of Mr. Neil McGregor, of twin
davgghters.
SARVIS.—At Kinloss, North Dakota,on the 16th
inst., the wife of Mr. B. Sarvis, of a son. ,
MORRISON.—In McKillop, on the 22nd init.,
the wife of Mr. John C. Morrison, of a
daughter.
BROWN,—In Ashfield, on the lst inst„ the wife
of Mr. R. E. prown, teacher, of a daughter.
4
Marriages.
MURRAY BROWN.—In Hayfield, on the 15th
inst, y Rev. It. Henderson, Mr. Neil Mur-
ray, t Miss Agnes E. Brown,all of Hayfield.
LIGHTO LER—COPP.—At Bombay, !fiche, on
December lst, 1890„ by Mr. King, Registrar,
Me. John Lightowler, te Mies Susan G.
Copp, daughter of Mr. Win. Copp, of Sea -
forth, both formerly of Seaforth, now of
JARROTT—BONTHRON.—At the residence of
the bride's parente, on the 14th inst, by
Rev. -Mr. ;Martinitof Exeter. Mr. William J.
Jarrott; of the P rr Line, to Miss Christina,
eldest daughter of Jaines Bonthron, Esq.,
both of the township of Hay.
BANKRUPT STOOK.
haw! Never Mind the Cost
BUT HAND OUT THE GOODS.
, Small profits, no risks, and quick returns. Great bargains in
Hardware. Extensive stock of Tinware for the spiing trade. Full
assortment of small goods, consisting of Whips, Curry Combs, Brushes,
c.,all at bankrupt prices. far Auction Sale every Saturday after-
noon and evening. Call and see for yourself.
Brown & Shaw, Campbell's Block, C4th.
WONDERFUL „CLEARING (SALE
—THE LEADING—
Jeweler of Huron.
Is now prepered to offer the Public
great inducements to purchase holiday
presents. My Stock is larger and prices
lower than ever before. I handle the
very beat
Silverplated Ware
Manfactured in America. This class of
Geode cannot be found elsewhere in the
Country.
During this month I will offer my
large and I
WELL ASSORTED nom
Deaths.
WILSON.—In Seaforth, on the 18th inst.,
' Janette Seegmiller, wife of Mr. John A.
Wilson, aged 26 years and 22 days.
LOGAN.—At COrberry, Manitoba, Annie, second
• dagghter of Mr. Wm. Logan, formerly of
Seaforth, aged 11 years and 8 months.
STANLAKE.—In Stephen. on the 16th inst.,
Jamie Stanlake, aged 81 years, 10 months.
SEfANE.—ln Blyth, on the 15th inst., Lanson 11
Shine, aged 82 years, 9 months and 15 days.
STANLEY.—, In Kinburn, on the 15th inst.,
George Stanley, aged 82 years. 4
MANSER.—In Winghain, on the 18th {net.,
Maggie, daughter of Mr. Charles Maneer,
aged 8 years and 8 months.
ANDERSON.—In Hensel!, on the 17th inst.,
hiaryld. Anderson, daughter of Mr. David
Atderson, af Minneapolis, Minnesota, aged
13 months.
McGONIGLE.—In Tuckersmith, on the and
. inst., George Habkirk, youngeet son of Mr.
Geo. McGonigle, aged 6 years and 4 month&
JOHNSTON.—In Turnberry, on the 20th inst.,
Johti Johnston, aged 88 years.
ameseeeas
TitE MARKETS.
811AYORI'll. January 22ad, 1890
O ss to 0 92
O 88 to 092
0 40 to 0 40
O 60 to 0 60
O 42 to 0 46
O 13 to 0 14
O 13 to 0 14
O IS bo 0 18
2 75 tp 2 75
5 60 to 600
3 50 to 400
0 oo to 110
o 17, 018
0 40 to 045
Fall Wheat per bushel ..... ... . •
Spring Wheat per bushel.... ....
shop recently mIcupied by le F. Pe per bushel ........ . . .......
Oats I per bushel
O'Neil.—Mr. George Ingram, son of Barley per'bushel. ,•
Mr. AlexhIngram, who_ has been intter, Butter, tub
No. 1, loose..1.. ... .. .• • •
Manitoba for some time past, it, iloroe i xBugga
rIriPessirt
spending the winter months. He I
TRsisl ne 00 ort:me
is well pleased with Western life.—
is looking hale and hearty, and
The Rev: Mr. Gould, student of Knox swhSkins
ooeer
college, Toronto,, preached with much
acceptance in --Carmel, Presbterian
church, on Sabbath last.—The law ease
of Murdoch & Co., vs. Frank O'Neil,
which has created some interest here,
was decided on Tuesday in favor of
O'Neil, with costs to the plaintiff.
oimmmw.gawmimrMIMMIIIIMNIO
Perth Items.
Hibbert hotel, keeper Was heavily
fined laatlweek for selling liquor on the
day lof the municipal election in that
township.
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—The County of Perth Sabbath School
Convention will be held at Listowel on
Wednesday and Thursday:, February
186 and 19th. '• , ' ,
--e-R,obeit Hamilton, eldest non pf Mr.
Bamilten, prioeipal of the Sebringvi le
school, fell and broke his arm. while
out skating on Friday of last week.
—The first curling meta( of the sea -
eon was played- on the Stratford rink,on
Thursdaylevening of last week, result-
ing in favor of the St. Marys dub, by a
score of 26 to 38. . ,
,
-_Previous to his departure0 to
Ottawa Mr. W. D. %tense of ,Mitchell,
,was entertained at an oyster supper in
the Royal hotel 'in that town by a num-
ber of his frienden ' i
—Mr. Louie Zimmer of Dublin, has
purchased the, property now occupied
by Mrs.11
, dmond, in that village, from
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Mr. John r1cConnell, paying therefor a
good sum. Theiproperty consist, of a
house,. stable and four Ihts.
—The Separate School Board, of
Stratford; are making errangernents for
putting a large addition to their present
school. The new addition wit! con-
tain fowl rooms and will cost about
—1The lawsuit between Mears. W. H.'
& Fted. Davis and Messrs. Kyle & Bar-
nett, of Mitchell, which aroee out of the
purehaseiot Mr. McCracken's stock by
the two firnis, came up at London, on
Tuesday of last week-. After the i evi-
denc1 for the plaintiffs had been heard,
the pposing counsels, Messrs. Mere-
dith nd Idington, adjourned to a pri•
vate office in the court house, and send -
in for the prineipais propoSed a settle -
m nt before proceeding. further. The
result was that a- eettlement ,wah effeat-
ed, ecah, party to pay their own costs ;
and upon flipping up e copper it was
also decided that Messrs. Kyle & Bar-
nett should take the whole of the stock
i and return Meesrs. W. H. & F. Davis
Potatoes per bushel,
Salt (retail) per barrel.. .. 1 25 to 1 26
Wood per cord (long). 2 60 to 3 90
DUNCAN & 1DUNC.AN'S
Montreal House, Seaforth.
Wood per cord, (sh° )
Ares per bag
Timothy Seed
Fork, per 100 Ms
allow, ptielle
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Cent 'ON, January 22, 1890
Fall Wheati per bushel. 0 88 to so 90
Spring Wheat per bushel. a 88 to 0 90
Oats per,bisphel . . • . 0 40 to 0 40
Barley per bushel ......... 0 40 to 0 48
Peas per bUshel ...... 0 60 to 0 60
1 0 15 to 0 16
... 015 to 017
5 00 to 600
0 40 tia �4
4 00 to 44)
8 00 to 300
0 17 to 0 18
5 00 to 5 25
C over Seed
1 60 to 200
-08040 100
8 76 to 4 00
1 75 to 2 25
Is 75 to 6 00
04 to 0 04i
Hullett.
Chrecre.---At the meeting of the
council on Monday a petition of John
Ford and eleven other ratepayers was
read, asking the council for aid to eup-
port Robert Kitty, a person in destitute
circumstances. -The petition was laid
over until next meeting of council.
Several small (accounts were passed and
ordered to be paid. The following ap-
pointments of township officers were
made : David Jackson and John Wilson,
Fancy Plush Goods
30 Per Cent. Discount
To Cash Ciistomers. Give tne a call
and. be convinced that you can save
money. Orders for Solid Gold and
Silver Goode will receive pretnpt at-
tention.
W. R. CO U N TER,
MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH.
EXTRA VALUE
In Grey Flannels , at kOFFMAN &
Seaforth.
For the next two weeks we will offer our entire stock below cost.
This must be don to make room for spring goods, which will Com -
thence to arrive in a very short tirne. We must' have more room, as
we have ordered a large and well selected stock for the spring trade.
Men's Readymade Overcoats from $4.75 up; Boys' Readymade
Overcoats from $3.50 up; Men's Readymade all wool Suits at cost ;
Boys' and Children"s Suits at wonderfully low prices. They must be
cleared out regardless of coSt ; don't miss this chance.
$3,000.
Buttel'
Eggs
Hay per ton
Potas per bushel,
Hides per 100 Is
Cordwood. 4
%Tool per lb
Pork, per 100 lbs
Our Ordered Clothing Department
is in full running order, and we are prepared to fill all orders equal to
Ring street house's in Toronto. None but first-class workmen employ-
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ed,
Dress Goods, Blankets, Mantle Cloths and Millinery 0,t regular
clearing out prices. No reserve, every line of goods will ho.. sold below
the regular wholesale price.
Notice -to Creditors. -
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAME!?
HOULDEN, LATE OF THE TOWNSHIP OV
HAY, IN THE COUNTY OF HURON, YEO-
MAN, DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given -pursuant to Chspter
110, of the Revised Statutes of Ontano, 1887,
that all persens having clainis against the estate
of Jamem Houlden, late of the Township of Hay,
in the County of Huron, yeoman, deceased, who
died on the 29th day of May, 1800, are required
to deliver or send, by post prepaid, to the un-
dersigned Solicitors for George Ledstone, exeou-
tor of the last will and testament of the saki
deceased, on or before the ist day of March,
1891, a *statement in writing, containing their
names and addresses and full particulars of
their claims, duly verified by statutory declara-
tion, and the nature of the security (if any) held
by them, and that after the said lot day of
March, 1891, the said Exeeutor will proceed to
distribute the assets of the said estate among
the parties entitled thereto, having regard only
to claims of which nodes shall have been re-
ceived as above required, and the said Ekeeutor
will not be liable for the traid astete or any patk
thereof so attributed to any person or persons
of whose claim notice shall not have been ee-
ceived at the time of euch distribution.
ELLIOTT & ELLIOTT,
SolicitOrs for Executor, Exeter, Ont.
Dated thie 13th day of January,1891.
1205-4 .
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CHANGE OF BUSINESS.
The undersigned desires to inform his old
eustomers and the public that he has disposed
of the Blacksmithing business, which he has
carried on in Seaforth for over 25 years, to his
son,
1 J. A. STEWART,
Who will hereafter carry on the same in all its
,branches, and he hopes that the same liberal
patronage so long extended to him will be eon- ,
tinued to his son and successor.
ALEX ANDER STEWART.
Come early and -secure a bargain in, Carpets and Oil Cloths at
half price.
Duncan & Duncan, Seaforth.
Inman -Jan.2 1. — Spring wheat. 7e 08d;
red winter,71 06Id ; California No. 1, 7s 9/-d ;
California No.2, Cs 00d ; oats, Os 00c1; barley, Os
Od ; peas, 5s 7d,_M.: cheese, 50a 06d.
Toetnero, Jan 22.—Fall wheat, $0.93 to 60.93;
spring wheat, 60.85 to *0.85; oats, 46 cents
to 48 cents: peas, per bush, 62 cents to
64c; barley, 52c to 56e ; hay, per ton, (8.50 to
S1100; butter, 17e to 20o'; potatoes, per hag,
81.01 to 81.10; eggs, per dos., 2.8o to 300;
dressed hogs, per cwt., 66.75 to 16.00.
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S ALE REGISTER
On Tuesday, February 3rd, at one
o'clock p. m., on Lot 8, Concessi-611-
Huilett, Farm Stock and Implementae
John Riley, proprietor; Thomas Brown;
auctioneer.
n Monday, January 2Gth,, at 1
o'clock p. m. sharp, on Lot 33, Concee-
sion• 3, M Killop, Farm and Farm
Stock. Ro ert McMillan, Jr., Proprie-
tor; W. G. Duff, Auctioneer. 1
On Satur ay February Ilth, at one
o'clock p. M., in Campbell's Block, Sea -
forth. a corlsignment of Harness, Hal-
ters, Whip, &c. Thomas Brown, auc-
tioneer.
Horse Markets.
TOR.ONTO, January 211.—The horse'
mains riniefewith the demand limited
ly local. At Grand's te;day 20 good general pur-
pose and driving loonies were offered, and 13
were sold at prices ranging from 880 to 8110
each.
BeFFALO, January 21.—There was a good de-
mand, and prices were somewhat higher than
for sonic weeks past. Good drivers sold at $150
to$200, a few good pacers bringing 8300 to 8345 ;
'common to extra workers, $150; coach teams,
8375 to 8450; plugs and light drivers, 850 40 8100
per head. '
market re -
and entire -
-
'I Live Stock Markets.
LIVERPOOL, January 19.— The average price
paid for mixed shipments of Ameriean cattle to •
day at Stanleynatiket was 6Ad. It is considered
that the high values of the ea" ttle are maintain-
ed entirely on a count of short supplies.
Tomos -Ere Jameary 21.—The demand was very
light and pricek e.veraied from 3c to 311c per
pound, although extra choice sold at 4e; in-
ferior sold as low as 21c. A few stockers were
purchased for the byres at prices from 3ic to Ike
per lb. Sheep sold from $4.50 to 85.50 per ewt.
and lambe 81 to )?5 per cwt. Hoge are wanted,
and all kinds found a good sale '• prices were
i i s,
eteady, e4.50 being paid for one lot. Fat hogs r00DFARM FOR SALE.—For alenorth
ker half of Lot 45, Concession 5, township of
sold from $4.40 to 84.50 per cwt, and etorce at ec
Hay, containing 50 4.eres, 45 acres cleared and
atoereeer„Januarv 20.—A few of the best sold
per lb. free from stumps; clay soil, well fenced, and in
a good State of cultivation. There is a frame
at about 4.ic per lb, and a very &re bull, weigh -
house and a splendid stene milk] house, end a
in" 2,000 los, was sold at 4 per lb, but as he
good frame a
1 coat 4c per lb. in Western ontano and had lost barn nd etabling. also a young
IMPORTANT NOTICES ,
IMEACHER WANTED.—A Female Teaehet for
.1 the junior department of the pnblic school
of No. 9, Hay and Stanley, Blake. Duties to
commence at once. Applications stating
salary reqiiired, accompanied by testi-
nionials. Apply inineediatetly. Addrese by letter
or apply personally to ALEX. THOMPSON,
Secretary, Blake I?. 0. 1199 "-
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FARM TO RENT OR FOR SALE.—Next to
the Corporation of Brune's; 60 acres un-
der gram, 35 arable e no low or wet land except
river; 50 tierce was 'never plowed ; this is a de-
sirable (stock farm; comfortable frame house of
six rooins and cellar -full size : frame barn 40x60,
a.rai Stables; eaey terms. Apply to JOHN
BROADFOOT, Mill Street, Breeeels. 1206-tf
TALLION FOR SALE.—For sale cheap, a
0 Heavy Draught Canadian Bred Stallion,
tire years old past. Bred from Kinmouat
Willie, and eligible for registration in the Tor-
onto Stud Book; weighs 2,000 lbs.; a beautiful
dark chestnut; will be sold cheap, or will be
exchanged for a breeding mare or young cattle.
Address THOMAS CU,DMORS, Lumley P. 0.
1206x6
orchard. This fann fronts a sideline, and is.
ht since then there was a
On Tuesday, February /0th, at one ove100 lbs in r
endid farm. For further partie ars pp
o'clock p. m., on Lot 4, Conceseion 5 eoss to the 'drover who bought thein. Pretty so
to WM. BELL, Hensall P. O.
H. R. S., Tuckersmith, extensive sal; 1 good ostmo.sekasot ldiraottnab3ocuttioc ig,cr lb,maensdsrscoBmmon
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of Farm Stock and Implements without Brothers bought eight pretty good Mwn
reaervL James Pickard, proprietor •
' are scarce and sell at about 5c per lb.
each and 28 ituttoncrittere seet- eaccah.ivIes'atahtof:le MeKillop Directory for 1891.
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Thomas lirewn, auctiotreer.
On Thurtday, Friday and Saturday,
February the 5th, Gth and 7th, at one
and seven p. m.,1 at Matthew Robert-
soifa warerooms in the Village of Dub-
lin Cleating Sale of New Furniture.
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In connection with the above, I beg to say
that 1 will carry en the general blackernithing
business in all its branches in the old stand, and
by dime attention to the wants of customers, I
hope to receive a continuances of the liberal
.patronage so long extended to my predeceeeor.
Horseshoeing and general jobbing a specialty.
An work guaranteed to give satisfaction, and
chargee reasonable as usual.
J. A. STEWART,
JOHN BENNEWIES, Reeve, Brodhagen P. 0.
Market weak and lower for ail kinds. East- JOHN MWinthrop.ORRISON, Deputy Reeve,
AITYALO, January 21. — Sheep an ,
ern advices were very bad, and the market DANIEL MANLEY, Councillor, Beechwood.
closed with a very weak feeling. No Canada JAMES EV,ANS, Councillor, Beechwood.
lambs were on sale; western sheep, fair to best, WILLIAM AltCHIBALD, Councillor, Lead -
brought $5.25 to 85.40 ; commors, 83.75 to P4.15 ; bury.
western lambs, $4,75 to 86.50. iloge,—Market JOHN C. MORRISON, Clerk, Winthrop.
' f Y rkent and lightgrades, and easier SOLOMON J. SHANNON, Treasurer, Win-
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1205 Main Street, Seaforth.
W. SOMERVILLE,
General Express and Telegraph Agency,
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO.
Two Express Trains each waY, daily. Ask for
osir special produce and money rates. Telegra-
phic connectione everywhere 1192
All without reserve. Matthew Robert- stroflg
er son, proprietor; Thomas Brown auc- i to. a shade lower for heavor y ; Yorkers, light to thr.
opG
BERT . ROSS, Assessor, Winthrop.
best. $3.75 to 33.90 ; heavy and mm
edius, $3.e40 BS
BERT
to pigs, :.•'3,50 to $3.05, t ADAM HAYS, Collector, Seaforth.
Walton Cheese:Factory.
The milk routes for the coming seamen for the
Walton Cheese Factory will be let at Walton onf
Saturday, January 2.4th, 1891, at 1 o'clock p. me
All parties interested should take notice and
govern themselves adcOrdinglY-
1205 2 • K. H. FERGUSON, Secretary:
NOTICE -.
The Council of the Corporation of the County
of Huron, Will meet in the Court House, in thes.
Town of Goderich, on Tuesday, the 27th hist.,
at 3 o'clock p. in. '
PETER ADAMSON, County Clerk.
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- EXECUTORS' SALE.
The House and Lot, formerly the property of
the late A. I:dtwar, inspector of sehools, corner
m
of Jaes d William streets, Seaforth. Thero
are eight reoms and three closets; hard slur
soft water • .::sod locality. For terms apply to-
undersignh A. en McDONALD and JOHN
FAIRLEY, Executors. 1206-2
TAKE A LOOK
At the Underwear for Ladies,
Misses and Childrens at HOPI/4AX
& Co's., Seaforth.
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