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The Huron Expositor, 1897-04-09, Page 1e eee R LLI N ERY iv IsT and SA TURDA L 2nd and ard. trranged to make our din - piing styles on the above d would be pleued to lief possibly ean take in tion. t shames and the newest. -in -fact, the brighteet that money and taste ure, will be yours to in - purchase if you like* inony t,hinge to look ; Millinery, vrhich will n perhape quite as inuehs 'armies of Hata and Bon- .......••••••••••••••••• of ne.w Dresses and' logs will be well worth there's the new Para - new Blouses, the new - the fancy and plain ma - Waists and Skirts -all. t at all expensive. also be seen. many kinds ve.11, Hosiery and Under - Lamm and Embroideries, ns, Belts, Buckles, and a. wel other fancy things ;ft mention here. kg days will be a good t just what new things shown. Our store will s new Spring dress, and e be yours to take y artd see what we WAHL hy Goods Company, itest Cash Dry Goods Stores IIIMINIMINNIIIMEMP111111111111,11111.111111111, afined to hit home in ROdger- 1 months through ill/less,. y, our worthy reeve and ent packing merchont is this- ke fence removed to 'along thei premises which he recently Mr. R. Paterson, west of in order to prepare for the. - rine, two story brick block, Fetich Mr. MeCloy will also -Mr. R. B. Roes, of Redeem ;hipped a car load of &Ito ttem-Several of our villagers t 'mere held at Zurich last' rt it tiTs vett good, although t was not large, owing na- ry bad state of the roads. - regret this week to chronicle rei John White, which oc- home here on Friday last. a a daughter of Mrs. Lain-. age, and her kind, sympaw ad genial disposition, made- _ d friends. Mrs. White had - h for quite a length of time, znedical skill and care was , and on Friday last she ly away. The funeral w- in Carmd Presbyterian - h deceased was a consistent. eted member, and was con - tor, Rev. 3. S. Henderson,. . Messrs., Waddell and Kerr. arch was crowded, and the. Rodgerville cemetery was ttended, testifying to the - the deceased. was held, and at for her son, George, and ie,in their sad bereavement - parks has been spending the- ewith relatives at Blake. - of Lambeth, is visiting her' ind daughter, Mrs. 3. C. titer Lesde Colwell, son of has been quite ill during r Mr. T. Palmer had the Mill- te+ lose a home and his un a present of' another,. Iv a very kind act-Mies- igheffer over& Goderich names respecting the raised m by Farewell, for ern de from them., The bi we's, but were raised and ell for a five and a ten. Het the judge to 5 years in at Kingston, but thin g conoeyied there by the: ard, lie jumped from the on, when it was running- ur, and although the guard , Farewell escaped in the accounts had not been re - event has caused no littloV- eectea as it ie with his e, and, his actions then, entence.--Mr. Malcolm, of dairy, has now a very' y wagon, fitted up with provements and conven- business. It was made by - .ed painted and lettered erley and Stoneman. -Mr. who was here spending the- ith his sister, Mret Wrno re a few days ago for Tor - ad made a business trio toe k. -Mr. W. R. Hodgins, thia week. ord has reached here of Peeren, wife of Mr. J. H. n, Manitoba, who removed the Prairie Province a go. Mrs. Pearen had been • ✓ about three years, and a • typhoid fever, last fallo stitution, rendering her ass ippe, the trouble which: way. Her maiden name- ett, and she had reached family of five boys and with her husband, toe loss. Mr. Pearen has- , rtunate during the past ent lest Augusa he had d lay Mordon hospital' en his wife and several of id up with typhoid fever, of his wife leaves hinn His eldest son is 21 years youngest 8 years. Mr - is in this vicinity synt- h hint in his many auct d trust that the future- imea in store for him. • dsay and Mr. David Zorra, were thrower runaway one night on-. say was seriously injured" me into contact with es he skull was fracturecT bruised about the limbo. had purchased their mars g the day and were to bet the month. THIRTIETEE YEAR. WHOLB NUMBER, 1,530. SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1897. MoLEAN BROS., Publishers. $1 a Year in Advance. PRODUCE WANTED. We are open to buy Dressed Hogs, Hides, Tallow, Poultry, Butter & Eggs. Call before disposing, as we wan', your pro- duce, and ean pleue you with a prioe. BEATTIE BROS., South Moin Street, • SEAFORTH. LIQUOR LICENSE ACT. In accordance with the provisions of the Liqolar License Act. Public notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of License Commissionera for the district of South Thiroc, will be held st Cox. worth's Hotel, in the Village of Hensall, on the 17th IDA. at 10 dcsockm. te consider applications for the sal& of liquor in the said distriot ef South Huron, for le97-8. The new applications for Tavern license are, Albert McCanley for the Elhaiville hotel, in the township of Usborne ; Patrick Hall far the Ontariohouse, in the township of Stephen ; Ralph O'Neil for the Mansion house. In the village of leeter ; John Donohue for Dufferin house, Cen- tralia ; W111161111 DiX0r1 for the Dixon house, Bruce - field ; Williem Hatekshaw for the Hawkshaw house, Seaforth. peenaeo isrue tor 'current year were, town tavern 6, shop 2 : village tavern 6, shop 2 ; township taverns 23: Applications for 1897,.3 are, town tiyern 6, shop 2 ; village tavern 9, shop 2 ; township taverna 21, W. and B. 1. Any petition against the granting of license to any new applicant or premises named must be lodged with the under- eigned at least four days before the meeting of board. Seaforth, April Srd, 1897, WILLIAM BALLANTYNE, Inspector. 1530-2 N„ B. The above meeti-g is postponed until APRIL mrn, same hour and place. IMPORTANT NOTICES. son0 RENT. -To rent 50 e.res of pasture land, on Concetelon 4, Tuakersmith. Part of it couldhe ploughed up for crop. Apply to WM. SCOTT, Braceileld P. 0. 1530-t.f. leseEANS AND BUTTER WANTED. -Wanted a line ited quantity- of Goad White Beans ; also a quentity of first-class Tub Butter. For these we will pay the highest cash price. Theisighest cash price will also he paid for kiwi in all season,. T. It. F. CASE 6s CO., Seaforth. 1553 -ti 10ARld TO RENT. -To rent, lot 13, concession 1, X MeKillop, containing 100 scree. 'Thirty sores ploughed. Will be let for 1 year or for a term of years. If let for one year, the lessee may have the use of a team of heroes. For further particulim, apply on the premises, or to JAMES ItOX. 1529-4 NDERS WANTED. -Sealed tenders will be re- ceived by John Fitzgeraid, Chiselhuret. P. 0., ;met April 29th, 1897, for building basement, veneerirg, plestering, putting in ash -welling, new windows and standey other improvements en Chiselhurat Ilethodiet Church. Tenders for mason work to be stated aeparately. Plane and speoil- cations may be eeen at the resideitce of REV. W. .1. WADDELL, Henet11. The lowest or any tender not neceasarlly accepted. 1639-t.d. u-NRESERITED AUCTION SALE OF FARM, FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTEL-Mr. Wm. IfcCloy has received instructions from the ad- ministrator of the estate of the late Jamie Trequair, to sell by public auction on lot 4, concessi'n 14, H. 'R. S., Tuckerernith, on Saturday, April 17th, 1897, at 1 o'clock p. m. sharp, the following : HORSFS,- Two mares *sing 5 years oldel driving gelding *is- les 5 yeare old. -CATTLE. -Four switch caws sup - pond to be in calf, 1 cow newly calved, 1 steer ria - Mg 2 years old, 2 heifers rising 2 years olde 1 year- ling heifer, 1 yearling steer, 2 calves, 1 fat steer rising 3 years old, 1 fat heifer rising 3 years old. - SHEEP. - Eight well bred Lester ewes. - MS. -Three pigs 3 months old. Also thirty-five hens.-IM:PLEMENTS.-One lumber wagon, 1 double buggy, 1 single buggy, 1 pair bobsleighs. 1 binder, 1 mower. 1 seed drill, 1 straw cutter, 1 pea harvester, 1 single cutter, 1 set double harnesii, 1 set single harness, I fanning mill, 1 horsepower, 1 twin tzfer.,loiwi:alp Vo;i1e1er itm:rrroonw,harr , 1 y chosine, forks, rakes, and other artioles to numerous to mention. At the same time and place, the farm containing by measurment 97 acres, being Lot 4, Cenceseion 14, H. R. S., Tuckersmith, on which is erected a comfort- able frame dwelling, with etone cellar, frame barn Stlx60, frame stable 36x36, frame eow stable 35x24. A sever felling spring of water clime to the been, an orchsed of 2 acres of choice fruit trees, 20 acres of choice hardwood buah. The balance is fres. from temps and well underdrained, the soil is • rich clayloam, 11 acres of fail wheat, 26 acme seeded to grass, the balance is fall plowed and ready for spring crop. Terms an stork and implements. -All stuas of $5saa under, cash ; over that amount 7 menthe' credit will be given on furnishing approved joint -notes, A, discount at the rate of 6 per cent. per annexe will be allowed for cash ea all credit amounts. Terms of real estate. -Ten per cent. of the pnrehase_sooney on the day of sale, I* deys from day elute enough of the balance to mike *1,500. Ths balance may resnain on mortgage at Ave per cent. per annem fer a limited thee. Everything roust positively lliet sold, as the estate of the late James Traquair must be wound up. JORN SCOTT, Administrator ; W/d. McCLOY, Auctioneer. 1530-2 CADY'S BLOCK. The Latest in Shoes. Colored Shoes for La.diee' and Gen- tlemen's wear, are the correct thing this season. The very latest shades are the Chocolate and Ox -Blood. These shades are very rich, and cannot fail to be admired by the wearers of fine footwear. Of course the tau will still be worn, but prin- cipally in dark shades. The Coin Tee and the Razor Toe are both shown this year in Ladies' Shoes, but the preference seems to be with the Razor Toe. In Gentle- men's Shoes the Half -Dollar Toe is the favorite, but the Razor toe is still worn to a great extent. To' those who never wear colored shoes but prefer the black, it must be admitted the black shoe is always in style, and always looks dressy and neat. Our stock of footwear for this tea - son includes all the above novelties and many more, which space will not permit of mentioning. We earry a very large range of lip -to - Date Footwear, ond with so many different styles and shapes, cannot fail to suit the, meet fastidious. You are Always Welcome to See Our Goods, Whether You Buy or Not. SEAFORTH Oppesite f TWO ) Op ite Expositor OfficeitSTORES f Town,- uilding DOESVow"--- as NEAP newwwwww•mmem. C Itething A financial Journal, reviewing the rela- tive we'll, to the consumer, of cheap and high class materials, has the following to say : "A recent incident illustrates what is on the cards with regard to so- called cheap goods. " An American house has made,a sale of a certain line of manufactures on a very large scale, at a price be- low the cost of the raw material. The Canadian duty does not bring the cost up to the cost of produc- ti9n in Canada, although that is less than in the States, consequen.t- ly the Canadian buyer is now able to offer goods at prices which literally. paralyze an industry car; ried on in our midst. As we have all to buy this 'variety of goods, we shall be able to save a dime or two now and again, and can de- vote the saving, or with slight ad- ditions; towards contributions to help the poor whof3e poverty is en- hanced by our being able to buy so-called, but miscalled, cheap goods." It is- just a question if cheap clothing pays the purchaser. Wedoubt it. In again presenting our price list, we would re-emphazise the fact that however low the price, none of these goods may be ranked as trashy or cheap at the sacrifice of quality!. - Men's Suits; ready -for -wear, at $5.50, $6.50, $7.50, $8.50, $9.50, $10 and $12. Men's Pants -$1, $L50, $2.50, $3.50 Overallsland Smocks at 65c, 75c, 90c and $1. Blue Derry, 16c, 18c, 20c. Heavy Cottoned°, 18c, 20c, 25c. Men's Suita made to order, $10, $12,. $13.50 -and. $1b. Men's Feddra Hats, 75c, $1.75. Men's Stiff Hats, new $2; and $2.75. Boys' School Caps, 25c, Corderoy, Boys' School Pants tit 35c, 50c, 65c, 75e, and $1. All our own make, - with the exception of the 35c line. Men's heavy working shirts, 45c, 65c, and 75c. Men's taundried Shirts at 65c and 756 ; Thilaundried at 35c, 50c and 756. Men's Cotton Hose at 5c, 10c, 15c and 256. A fine line of Cashmere Hd,se at 35c, or 4 pairs for $1. Children's Suits at $2, $2.50 'and $3. Bobrs' three piece suits, $3, $3.50 and $4.:75. A very large range of Wash Ties at 3 for 2,ic„, The largest range of 25c Ties we' ever carried, now in stock. Men's Handkerchiefs,llandana, Cot- to14 Lawn, Linen and Silk. We cannot attempt to- give anything but a Mere passing glance at our stobk, when quoting for news- papers. We carry everything that a mani or boy wears in clothing. We forLiot ',to mention Raincoats and Thnbrell as. Our stock comprises a full range of priCes, ever consistent with quality. $1, $1.25, styles, $L50, in Tweed and WE HAVE ONE PRICE TO ALL MONEY! BACK IF WANTED. . GREIG tE MACDONALD On the % SE CLOTHIERS. rong Side' of the Street, in the Strong Block. FORTH,' - - ONT. EXP Mo ey Orders. C mencing April 1st, The ominion Express Company will ue from all their offices, moae orders, at the following re - du rates : Not over $3, 3e • over $3, n t over $5, 4c ; over $:5, not over $10, 6e ; over $10, not over $20, 10c ; over $20, not over $30, 12c, ; Over $30, not over $40, 15c ; over t40, not over $50, 18e ; over $50, n t over $60, 20c ; over $60, not oVer $75, 25c ; over $75, not over $100, 30c ; over $100, at sanie rates. These orders are cashed at all principal points in Canada and the United States - the only safe method of remitting money, and the public no doubt will appreciate this s p in the right direction. Ran ld Jr. Macdonald, C. P. R. elegraph and Canada Accident Ins &nee Company Agent. LIBERTY OR DEATH. Constable Wm. Gundry, Goderioh, gives the following details of the desperate meane takea by Farewell, the man he was taking to Kingston to serve a sentence of three years on a charge of raising.'and. pass- ing Dominion notes in the village of Hen- s:ill. Owing to the many erroneous reports that are in circulation, Mr. Gundry gives these details under oath : " Left Goderiolt on March 29th, with prisoner securely shaekled with leg irons. Same were on him when he went off the train, nor were they removed from him at any time, nor such a thing thought of by me. The only double seat that could be got for myself, assistant and prisoner on leaving Toronto was, un- fortunately, se it happened, near the door of the morph, and from that time until his escape, he was oarefully watohed and guard- ed by me. Nur Brighton the prisoner made a sudden spring from his seat for the door. 1 grabbed him before his hand reach- ed same, but his coat whioh I had grasped.. came off, being very rotten. He had the door open before I caught hold of hint again, and in the struggle on platform of car, I caught him round the neck and had a firm hold of hils beard, He succeeded in throw- ing himself off the lower step of the car, and was trailing on the ground, I holding on to him. With the aid of an &eget-ant, who had hold of me, I succeeded in getting him back on to the lower step, when the assietanths hold on . me slipped, and the prisoner end I rolled, from the steps of the platform to the ground. Farewell was in a recumbent position near the ground, and I was bending over him, trying to pull him up, when the sudden release from the grasp of my assistant,gave an additional impetus to nry fall. I remember no more of what occurred after I struck the ground, nor did I recover consciousness until I found myself in the 'bus at Trenton, where Was put under medical treatment. Neither Fare- well nor I jumped from the train ; we both feli off. • Canada. --So far indications seem favorable for a good peach crop in Essex tounty the coming season. -One hundred and seventeen boys from Glasgow are on their way toFairknowHome, Brotkville. -Over 100 buffalo have been seen in the vicinity of Fort Smith, Athabasca, during the past winter. -The mileage of railways in operation in Canada at the end of the last fiscal year was 16,270 miles, an increase of 1,707 miles. -Guelph is organizing a bicycle club this yeor that in point of membership promises to equal any Toronto club. -While Mr. Robert Bruce of Valentia, was clipping an aged horse he was kicked over the heart ana died instantly. -The Foreet flax mill has changed hands, Mr. Wm. Weir selling out to Mr. S. Fre- leigh, of St. Marys. -An Aylmer young lady has won the third prize for the best written love - letter for the Ladies' Home Journal. -Rev. Mr. Hutchinson, rector of Christ's church, Forest, who was stricken with par- elysis on Saturday, died shortly after. - After 40 years' service as township clerk of North Dorchester, Mr, D. P. Aylsworth has tendered his resignation. -During the last fiscal year there were 161 persons killed on Canadian railways, of whom 11 were pasiengers,46 were employes, and 104 were neither. -Miss Minnie Topping, of Galt, is at the head of her class in Leipsig, Germany, where she is studying music under Herr Krause. -Mrs. George Huston, of Glencoe, who recently celebrated the 54th anniversary of her wedding, was born on the Atlantic ocean, May,15, 1824. -Oil prospectors have been working recently in the Parkhill district. It is now reported that a strike has been made at Cameron's Corners. -Father Murphy, a well-known Catholic priestohat who in later years had devoted all his time to the development of the gold mire, died in Montreal,Saturday. -The fire drill was given at the Princess avenue school, London, the other day. The pupils went out in perfect order, and the school was emptied in 45 seconds. -A detachment of Mounted Police se- lected from 'various poste throughout the Northwest, will leave Regina this week for the Yukon district. -Mr. Wm. Jackson, one of the best known farmers of Westminster, woe found dead in bed at hie home near Pond Mills, the other morning. -Senator Macdonald, of British Colum- bia, has introduced a bill in the Senate to make the 24th of May a perpetual holiday in honor of her Majesty. -There is a large amount of sickness among aged people in Dundee. One doc- tor in the town has six patients whose ages aggregate 500 years. -Mies M. E. Smith, daughter of Inspec- tor Smith, of the Wentworth county public schools, has been appointed supervisor of the surgical operating rooms in the Harper hospital, Detroit. - The London chief of police has decided that in future lady bicycle rideri caught wheeling on the sid,ewalk or scorching in the park will be summoned to the police court. -Next Sabbath is the 25th anniversary of tha opening of the Metropolitan church, Toronto, and the occasion will be marked by services of a special and interesting na- ture. -The Mount Forest Representative re- commends that - Miss: Kate Donnelly, daughter of the late C. P. R. agent, be ap- pointed to the position so long filled by her father. -There were 1,500 people at the sale on the farm of Jonas Shantz, near Baden. The sales amounted to nearly $3,000, hogs and cattle bringing prices above what was ex- pected. - Mrs. Gravellet of Ottawa, whole hu - bud died front diphtheria ia January lint, has ntade a claim for damages from the city on the ground that her husband's death was caused by the negleot of the health officer irt not attending him wheaesummoned. -The Dominion Coal Company will isave seven turret steamships engated during the coming seaman carrying Cape Breton coal to the Lawsuit. ports, the eepacity of the seven beisg 25,000 tons. - Three deaths of well known persons oc- curred Friday and Saturday in the vicinity of Galt. They were, John Oliver, Beverly, aged 63 years ; Miss Mary Stevenson, agnd 70 ; and. Hugh McDonald, Eant Dumfriea, farmer aged 52. -Tero old residents of Norfolk county lately departed this life. They were Mr. Stiekney, of Port Ryerse, in the ninety- sixth year of his age, and Mr. Benjamin Youngs, of Windham, who was nearly eighty. -One of the most disastrous fires that has taken place in Ayr for many years, oc- curred there Friday at noon, when M. Rob - son's warehouse was totally destroyed and Davidson's warehouse close by was badly damaged. Robson's warehouse contained upwards of 15,000 bushels of barley, besides other merchandise.- Both grain and build- ings were pretty well insured. -The High Court is being asked by Sam- uel Witherspoon, of Hamilton, to annul the will of the late Mrs. Jane Foster of Chatham, who' left an estate worth 40.5,doo, of which she gave $5,000 to the Presbyterian mission fond and $2,000 to St. Andrew's church, Chatham. -The statement of the results of the recent examination:, at Trinity Medical College Toronto, has been made. The gold medalis'i is Mr. J. S. McEachren,Cashtown. The &et silver medalist is Mr. F. -A. Scott, Clinton'. The second silver m edalist is Mr. H. Maw, Georgetown. -In-previous years the fruit growers of Essex eounty have sold their fruit to the wholesale men in the cities. This year they will have a representative in all the leading cities to handle the fruit, for them. By this means it is expected that a higher price will be realized. -The remains of the late George Frost, the young Englishman so cruelly murdered on Friday, March 26th, at Princeton, were buried inthe cemetery there on Wednesday last week, not far from Benwell's resting applaacret.. Their graves are only a few rods - Essex county merchants vie with one another in the egg business. The Chatham dealers ere buying, and the largest single sale was made by Mr. J. C. Barrows, of Blytheswood, who'disposed of 2,310 dozens. This number Mr. Barro ws took into his atom, in eleven days. -41. Stanley, an employee of Bruce Brothers, at Altnira, east of Toronto, had a narrow escape a feW days ago. His coat caught idthe shafting at the mill!, and he was wound round tight. With a great ef- fort he freed himself, all of the coat except the sleedee boing torn from his body. Ile escaped without a scratch. -The Rev. 11. G. Mellick, the superin- tendent of Baptist/Home Missions in Mani- toba. and the Northwest, has tendered his resignation, to take effect in July. The Rev. Mr. Mellick has just completed his fourth annual tour of Ontario and Quebec. In his trip he has visited 450 churches and given 210 addreeses. -Dr. McLeod,one of West &ma's oldest, and most beloved and respected settlers, pissed away a few days ago. He was a graduate of McGill University and was greatly devoted to his profession. He was the pioneer doctor of that district and wee widely known and universally respected. He wits 70 years of age. -Menu:West & Peaoshey, of Simcoe, have just shipped the material and machin- ery for the big boat they are building, to Neto Harmonika, Bagota Columbia, South America. The boat will' be known as the Fernano Nettie. She has a lengtlh of 100 feet over all, and is 20 feet beat beam. The propellor wheel is 14x14 feet. -A curious petition has been presented to theDominion House of Commons from the Indians of Brant,praying to be disfranchised, as a bitter feeling has arisen between the .voters and non -voters, which is destroying Indian brotherhoed. The petitioners are also afraid that in the wake of enfranchise- ment will come taxation. -One day lately a student of the Water- ford high school caught a robin which had a piece of psper tied to its leg, and en which was written the following query : ',Where will this robin build its nest in the coming spring ?" The note was signed by N. Jules Ferdinand, Box 415, Tampa, Florida. The student immediately wrote to Florida announcing the capture of the bird. - Some two or three weeks ago two men from Southampton nare*ilMcKenzie and McLeod, in company with' a man named Sproule, from Colpoyi and an unknown man from Lion's Head, arrived in Wiarton and in concert went on a spree. After returning to their homes three of them were taken ill. The two men from Southampton died last week and tha young ' man from Lion's Head is now in. a dying condition. -James K. Markle, the West Flamboro centenarian is a wonderful old man, as much for hi's smartness in moving around, as for his great memory. He says he was born at Bullock's Corners in 1807, so can re- membei the war sof 1812 and other historic events of the early Canadians ot the nine- teenth century. When a boy he herded cows pasturing on the flats now occupied by the town of Dundas. -For many yearn Andrew Atcheson has been a pensioner upon the town of Kincar- dine. Ooe of the councillors remarked the other evening that he had cost the corpora- tion about $2,000 in cash and he has never paid one cent of taxes into the treasury. At one time he owned a farm, but through drinking habits lost the property and then he moved into town to live upon oharity. He now costs the corporation $2.50 per we-akihe First Baptist Church of Woodstock, whose pastor is Rev. R. R. McKay, a brother of Rev. ,W. J. McKay, M. A., Stratford, hoe decided to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its organization on Sunday and Monday, May 23rd and 24th, when a large gathering of the former members, many of whom are holding eminent positions in this and other lands, will be at this grand reunion. This is the oldeet church in the county. -On Tueeday afternoon, March 30th, Miss Annie C. Whiting, of the Muncey road, Delaware, was made the recipient of a costly. and very handsome silver jardiniere containing a superb azalea, accompanied by a vase of carnatione. The preseet was the gift of many friends of the Sabbath echool and church, where she had formerly been organist. Owing to the invalid condition of the receiver the surprise was effected in a very quiet, but suitable manner. -Saturday afternoon, at Walkert:on, two boys named Oliver Coumans end Tony Wingfelder each about tea years old, were playing COrbett and Fitzsimmons, in the presence of large assemblage of embryo pugilists, when at the fifth round Fitzsim- mons knocked Corbett out and broke kis ann. The lads hied a regular ring, with Corbett's seconds, referee and timekeeper. representative is a non of Mr. 4okin Count - ens, propzietor of the. Walker House. He is rather seriously injured. -The other day a thief catered a store in Toronto and stole $8. He wee- caught in the store and dropped ss, eating the - other $5. After oonunittal the prisoner was threatened by Dr. Atkins with an emetic, and finally consented to take a big drink of water and then tickle kis throat with kis finger. A gargle and a gasp, Lad the con- tents of his stomach lay exposed in a 'beam In the exhibit was a portion of a bill, some- what damaged by the action of the gastric juices, but undoubtedly a bit of what was once legal tender. -Herbert J. Bowman, county clerk of Waterloo, has forwarded the population re- turns (assessment of 1896) to the Depart, ment of Education, as the figures on which the Legislative grants are based. They give the county a population of 50,558, as follows : Townships -Waterloo, 6,918 ; Wilmot, 5,269 ; Wellesley, 4,972 ; Wool- wich, 4,452 ; North Dumfries, 2,163 ; total, 23,774. Towns -Berlin, 8,687 ; Galt, 7,480; Waterloo, 3,231 ; total, 19;398. Villages - Preston, 2,089 ; Hespeler,2,057 ; New Ham- burg, 1,180 ; Elmira, 1,082 ; Ayr, 968 ; total, 7,386. -Dr. J. Se Davidson; a prominent citizen of Woodstook, is dead. Dr. Davidson was born October 9th, 1836, in Ballymoney, Ire- land. He was educated at Deblin for the Presbyterian tainietry, and after canning to Cana0a spent two gemstone at Knox College to that end. He then decided to enter the medical profession. He graduated in medi- cine with high honors and was a prizennan of Victoria University. He completed his studies by graduating from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of London and fresh therUniventitiem of Dublin and Edin- burgh. He had practiced in Bowmanville 17 years before coming to Woodstock. He was deputy grand muter and medical ex- aminer for the A. 0. U. W. • Huron Notes. -Blyth people are negotiating for the establishment of a canning factory in their village. -Robert La Touzel, of Goderieh, has just graduated from McGill College, Mon- treal, as an M. D. -A new post office, named Laurier, has been opened a few miles from Amberley, with John Jameson, postmaster. -Frank McDonald, who has been express agent in Lucknow for some time, is moving with his family to Toledo, Ohio, to reside. --R. Pickard & Son, of Exeter, have dis- solved partnership, Robert Pickard having purchased his father's interest. -The Turnberry Agricultural Society will hold their annnal fall show in Wing - ham, on September 28th and 29th. -The two-year-old son of Mr. Robert Shiels, 16th concession, Grey, died on Sun- day , 28th ult. after a brief illness. ,-Mrs. R. *ilsdn, of Listowel, mother of Mrs. B. S. Cook, of Fordwich, died at her home in Listowel on Friday, March 26th. -While skating on the pond at Ford- wich, a week ago, •a young man broke through the ice, and had a narrow escape from drowning. -A base ball club has been formed in connection with the Doherty organ factory, Clinton, and a fell complement of officers elected. -While working in Livingstone's mill, in Blyth, a block of wood struck Wm. Crit- tenden, sr., on the head, inflicting a painful wound. -MoMurray & Wiltee, grocers, of Clin- ton, have dissolved partnership, and the 'business in future will be carried on by Mr. Wlltse. -A car load of ferniturewhich was ship- ped from Bell's furniture factory, Wingham, to St. Jobta New Brunsvriok, a distance of 1,200 miles, made the journey in 4 days and 30 minutes. - -Mr. W. F. Brockenehire, of Wingham, who ie about to move to London, was pre- sented with a handsome past grand's jewel by the Oddfelfows of that town. -The " Carter " farm on the Huron road, east of Clinton owned by Mr. Gilleapie of Michigan, has 'been rented to Mr. Gilbert Molliohael, of Hullett, for one year. -The other evening James Nesbit, of Blyth, threw to. burning stick of wood out doors. In a. short time the houte was found to be on fire, but it was put out before much damage *as done. -A lacrosse club has been organized in Exeter with the following officers : Hon. President, A. Q. Bobier ; president, N. D. Hurdon ; vice president, Joseph Senior ; treasureo, J. H. Grieve ; secretary, P. L. Bishop. Managing cotamittee,-j. H. Grieve, M. Vincent and H. P. Rosa -Clinton cricketers have elected the fol- lowing officers tor the ensuing semen : Hon. president, W. Doherty ; president, A.Arm- strong ; vice president, L. Kennedy ; ,heo- retairy-treasurer, F. R. Hodgens ; Erect:, tive Committee -M. D. MeTaggart, F. T. Jackson, F. W. Terry, J. P. Doherty, R. Agnew. -George Sheppard, sr., ef Goderich, died on Sunday, 28th ult. aged 78 years. He was a pure type of' manhood, a nstive of Ireland, and for some years; a resident of Clinton. Him only living brother is John, of the Bayfield line, Goderich township, and his only son George of Goderieh. Ha Wall well and favorably Irlown to nearly all the older residents of Huron. -At the close of the prayer meeting in the Methodist church, Luoknow, on Wed- nesday evening of last week, Mr. Ed. Hatnly, who has been caretaker of the church for the Past 15 years, and, who with his family is shortly te leave the village,was presented by the officials and members of the church with a well' filled purse as a mark of esteem for kis long services. -Mr. Adam Thompson, of Lucknow, has been awarded the contract,by the Dominion Government, of carrying the mails] daily between Lucknow and Goderich, and also the mails between Lucknow and St. Helens and back, daily. Mr. Frank McDonald has again secured the contract ef carrying the malls from the_station to the Luoknow poet office. -A pretty wedding took place at the readence of Mr. J. Brown, Clinton, when his eldest daughter, Mins Luna became the wife of Mr. Charles MeTaggart, a, pros- perous young farmer of Aylmer. Thiti-bride was becomingly attired, and was assisted by her sister, Mies Nellie, while Mr. Drysdale, of Aylmer, officiated as groomsman, Rev. R. Millyard performing the ceremony. -While being driven along the road in the country the other depot valuable driving horse belonging to Biesett's livery, Exeter, accidentally broke one of its fore logs. The animal was jogging at the usual gait, and stepping on a stone a sudden twist broke the large bone. The horse wan brought home in a wagon and splints placed on its leg, and it is now doing nicely with good prospects of recovering the use of the hmb. -Gladys the thiee-year-old daughter of Mr. Wm. ltdearing jr.. of Stephen, net with a most painful accideat on Monday of last week. Mt% Dearing had removed a pail of boiling water from the stove, and left it standing oa the Soar, when the little girl who waa play- ing monad the house aceideatally fell into it, scalding an arm and leg badly. By the prompt attention rendered the little -sufferer will reoever. -There died on Tuesday afternoon of last week, Mr. James Colloton, who, for the past 24 years, has been a mush respected - resident of Blyth. His death was caused by a severe attack of la grippe, aided by old age. Deceased WM born 'in Kilkenny, Ireland, and came to Canada wkea 21 years of age, settling in the Gore of Toronto, where he carried on the carriage business. Twenty-eight years ago he removed to East Waws.nosh and for the post 24 yeare he has resided in Blyth. At the time of hie death he was 77 years of age. He was the father of nine children, three sons and six daughters. Two sons reside in Winni- 'rg and one in Walkerville. Mrs. J. B. ally, of Blyth, is a daughter, and the re- maining daughters are Mrs. Carroll, who resides in Arthur ; Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Quirk and Miss Jane Colloton all residents of Stratford. One daughter, 'Miss Katie, died three years ago_ Besides his children he leaves to mourn his loss his loving help- meet. -The Wingham Times says : William Wachusith, an old and respected resident Of Rimini, left on the even* of the 9th ult., saying he was going to visit his eon, who 'resides in Wingham. Not hearing from him in due time, his wife wrote to Wingham and learned that her leasband had not been there. The son then same down and learned that his father had taken a ticket at Alma for Listowel on the 10th inst., and got on board the train, saying he was going on to Wingham next day. -The old /man did not reach Listewel, and no trace of him can be touted. He wen a Ger- man, about 70 years -of age, and had a con- siderable sum of money on his person. - On Wednesday afternoon of last week, Rev. John Rose, B.A., tied the matrimonial bow between James Wilkinson, of Van- couver, British Columbia, and Miss Maggie, daughter of Mrs. Robert Walker Bruseels, at the home of the bride's mother and in the presence .of near relatives. The wed- ding gifts were of a valuable character. A sumptuous repast was served in first-elass style. Mr. Wilkinson and bride left on the evening train on a bridal trip to To- ronto and locality, and after a sojourn there the groom will return to his employment as a mining engineer and Mrs. Wilkinson wilt follow later. -On Wednesday of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steep, of Clintonopassed the 50th anniversary of their wedding day. Mr. Steep is known as a pioneer settler of Goderich tovinship, and in si5eaking of his wedding he said that girls were at that time exceedingly scarce in this new coun- try, while the boys of to -day were not sat- isfied unless they could drive their bride home in a covered carriage, his bride had to ride home in an cc cart. However, they have outlived that period, have raised a family of nine children -five girls ,and four boys -all living, married and doing well for themselves ; in fact, Mr. and Steep have not yet had a death in their family. - The Mail and Empire of March 31st, toys : The congregation and churchwardens of St. Cyprian's church, Christie street, are to be congratulated on their choice of a rector to succeed the Rev.C. H. Shorta wins takes the place of Rev. J. C. Roper, at St, Thomas. The elergyman on twhom the choice has fallen is the Rev. C. A. Seeger, B. A., of Goderich, who has bean connected with St. Thome' church, Huron street, for some time past. The new rector is OA able preacher and an earnest worker, and will doubtless rank high in the estimation of his congregation. He is a graduate of Trinity and took his B. A. de.gree in 1895. He alao took several prizes in his divinity class -at Trinity. -The residence of W. C. Wilson, 5th line,Morris, was a scene of merriment and joyousness on Wednesday of last week, ren- dered co by the gathering together of 60 or more relatives and friends to witnesa the tying of the matrimonial bow between Miss Mary, the estimable daughter of the host and hostels, and Samuel Love,a well known young gentleman of the same locality. Rev. E. A. Shaw, of Belgrave, performed the ceremony in the most approved manner. The bride, who wore a most becoming tram ening costume, was supported by Miss Maggie Robertson, of Grey, and Thomas , Miller stood by the groom. Many, useful and valuable were the wedding gifts, be- speaking the popularity of the bride. An - elegant repast was provided by Mrs. Wil - remand heartily partaken of by the guests. The evening wasspent in social chat,games, music and dancing. Perth Notes. -The Listowel spring show takes place on April 15th. -Mr. W. J. Roy, 'while wheeling to Mitchell station, fell, badly damaging his face --.Mr. W. H. Davis has severed hie con-. nection with the Mitehell Advocate, and will leave shortly for Roseland. -Wm. Hamilton, student at Toronto University, Yeas obliged to return home to Motherwell, owing to ill health. - Mr. W. J. Roy, for several years clerk for Mr. Hord, of Mitchell, has opened out a general store in Hasson. -Mr. Donald Burn; of St. Marys has removed to Preston, where he will be ons gaged in gardening. -James Danbrook, of the 10th of Elms, is away to Indian Head, N. W. T., with a car load of horses. --Mr. and Mrs. Thetepun, of Shake- wareotelebratod their golden wedding a few cloys logo. -The townships of South Esethope and Ellice have purchased road gra4era, through the Stratford Bridge Works Co. -The Kirktompeople are asking for the construction of an electric- railroad from London via Bryanson add Granton. - The dog poisoner has been at work in Milverton. This time ,his victim was " Leo " Rev. Mr. Fear's English setter. -Iirs. McAllister, of Listowel, mother of the Misses McAllister, missionaries in Africa, died a few days ago from a paralytic stroke. -James Jamieson, of Brantford, who was foreman in the Mitchell Advocate office 23 yeara ago, and was a printer with few equals, is dead. - South Es,sthope council liave passed a bylaw prohibiting cattle from roaming at large on the highway, unless a tax of $4 is paid for the privilege. -Mrs. A. F. MaoLaren, Stratford, at- tended the drawing room of the , Governor- General and Lady Aberdeen, after the opening of perliament.. -Mr. F. A. Campbell, of Mitchell, was the eecipient last week of a lot of beautiful oranges, received from his brother-in-law, Mr. A. A.Adairotg Southern California. -Mr. H. Pykephakespeare who has just completed eneontse at the duelph Ag- ricultural College, left last week to fill a position in Iroghois, la the cheese business. -Miss Ketchia, who was leader of Kuox church choir,Listowel, about a year ago,has married Rev. Mr. Carneron, pastor of the Preabyte. ohne& in North Easthope. -Mrs. John Taylor, of Logan aged 84 years, ate her supper 011 Satu;day even- ing, apparently in her usual good state of health, but soon afterwards dropped dead. , -Mr. Jemmie', Watt, of Mitchell, who works for Mr. W. Ryan, has invented an imProved bird eage, which he expecte will net him a fortune as soon as he gets it pat - anted. -George Karacher, of Wallace, has sold one of his farms to F. Knipe and ha. rented the other to Mr. Schaude. He has bought a farm near Port Elgin and will remove to I it. --The vacancy occasioned in the home of Mr. W. Hayes and family, at Prospect Hill, by the marriage of Miss Hayes, has been filled ley Mrs. Hayes, jr., the bride of John G. Hayes, son of Wm. Hayes, Fish Creek. John G. -and Miss Johnston, of Bryatieton, were wedded recently, and have moved into their comfortable home on the old farm oc- cupied by the Hayes family for nearly- halt a century. -Wm. Dickson, of Elms, recently 'bought an imported Clydesdale mare from Gotham Bros., of Claremont. She is five yeart old and weiithe 1,750 pounds,-st fine specimen of her breed. -Mrs. Wm. Dunnell died at her home on the Stratford road, neer St. Marys oil Sun- day morning, 28th ult. Hsr was un- expected, although she had been suffering from au Internal trjuble for some time. --A quiet, but pleasant wedding cere- mony took place it the residenee of Mrs. Little, of Itistowel, en Tuesday of last week, when her daughter, .Annie Moy, was married t� Dr. D. MoEtichern of Linwood. -Mr. Thomas Birtch died a't Huntsville, Muskoka on March 24th, at the age of 76 years. - Birtoh was formerly. a well- known ekiident of St. Marys, having Item one of the pioneers and a prominent citizen in his tittle. -Mrs,. A. B. MoGnire, of Stratfordi hos received from Los Angeles, Colifornitti cross-section of an orange tree on which is painted a twig bearing two oranges and a bunch of orange blonoms. The effect is very joretty and it is originel in design. -J. I'. Rogers left St. Marys on Friday, for the gold fields of Kootenay. ,Itfr.Rogers has invested interests in that , district since his visit last spring and will spend the entire summer out there, Mrs. Rogers and daughter going out when the season opens. -The tollowing parties left Mitcheil for Manitoba last week : Wm. Campbell and family, Albert Moore, Herbert Lave, Ernest and George Summer, and Miss Annie Leg- gett, of Logau. Mr. Jacob Ulrich, of Car- lingford, left for Boissevain, and Mr. P. MoSherry, of Stratford, for Brandon. -While a sawlog was being put through Mr. G. Rock's mill at Brodhagen, it was discovered that an iron wedge had been driven into it, apparently with- the inten- tion of destroying the saw. Fortunately the saw only grazed the wedge and no serious damage was donm -Old Mrs. Cain, of St. Marys, who has been suffering with blood poisoning, caus- ed by wearing a colored .glove on her hand, which had been previously burnedi died from the effects the other day. She lived alone, but was tenderly eared for by friends during her illness. -The old post offioe of Musselburgh, established 40 years ago, has been cleeed. The find postmaster was George Shearer, the last Wm. Burgmann. When this office was first opened it wu on the principal thoroughfare from Shakespeare to the Queen bush, Milverton, or as it at that time was called, West's Corners. . -Mrs. Henry Roberta died at her son's residence Mitchell, on Friday, 26th ult., in the 83r'd year of her age. Deeeesed was born in Lincolnshire, England, and came to Canada in the year 1854, going almost direct to Hibbert, where she resided until a couple of years ago, then moving to Mitch- ell with her son, William. -The other morning in Tavistock, an old lady of 80 years, tempted out by the fine weather, went to visit a daughter re- siding on another street, but owing to an accident she slipped and fell, breaking her hip bone. She was unable to rise and re- mained upon the sidewalk for some time, until some gentleman happeaed to pass,who assisted her back to her son-in-law, Mr. Krug's reeidence. -The other evening about 50 or 60 friende of Mr. G. C. and Miss S. Lennox met at their home in Blanshard, to express their regrets at their leaving that district. After all had gathered, Mr. Bonis read a very complimentary addreu and Mr. Cade pre- sented Mr. Lennox with a handsome leather gentleman's companion and Mrs, D. A. McKenzie presented ifiss Lennox with a beautiful gold watch. -A terribly sad accident oceurred at St. Marys, on Monday last week. Mra. A. Corbett, of that town, was about to pus in front of a. G. T. R. shunter, when. the engineer noticed her and pulled up in time for her to step back out of the way. As the unfortuaate woman stooden the aide of the track the engine again started: The woman at the same time made a rush to cross, when she was knocked down and run over, sever- ing both levs from the body. She lived for some time, but suffered terrible agony., -On Monday last week, Mr. Singleton Wilson, of Elma, and his son were engaged hewing timber for Ei new building, when the lather got too close to the liXe the boy was. usitig and sustained a heavy blow across the left arm &bey. the elbow, inflict- ing a terrible gash and severing the muscles. A doctor was summoned as quickly as pos- sible and the wound attended to, but not until Mr. Wilson had 1045 much blood and was very week in consequence. He will be a long time under the doctor's care. The gull is over four inches long, and penetrat- ed to the bone. It required eleven ititches to draw the cut together. -On Sabbath, 28th ult., Walter Bal- lantyne, son of Hon. Thomas Badlantyne, with his little niece waa leaving Stratford for his home in Downie, when his horse slipped on the granolithic walk, the oocu- pants of the eart being hurled with con- siderable foree to the ground. Fortunately the horse did not attempt to run away. Walter was thrown into the gutter snd re- ceived a deep and ragged wound on the nose, in addition to a few scslp wounds. The little girl was thrown almost under the horse but was quickly reatued. The injuries received by -Walter are very pain- ful, five stitches being required to bring the wound on his nose together. -At her residence in Listowel, on Friday evening, 26th ult., Mrs. Robert M. Willson passed away after a very short ilLuess, in the 68th year of her age. The deceased was in many ways a very remarkable woman, and held the highest respect and wannest regard of the whole community, and her kind heartednue and broad sympathy en- deared her very much to her more intimate circle of friends. She came of a sturdy stock and a family of note in Canadian his- tory. Her mother, Mary 'Aunt, was a sister of the Canadian patriot, Samuel Lount, who suffered the extreme penalty of the law for his aotive defence of the liber- ties of the Canadian people in the rebellion of '37, and her brothers and brothers-in-law and other members of her family were also actively :interested with Lount in glue stirring, times. One of the moot note- worthy features of Mit. Willson's life was her great success in the use of a remedy for blindness and weak eyee. After having lost for several years the use of her eye - sight, some thirty years ago she set about finding a remedy, and after many attempts sue:muted completely. Since that time abe has treated with most remeritable SUWON many hundreds, both by supplying her remedies and treatinbgangatienta komelf at her home. Her hue disclaimers' years ago but three daughters survive Mrs. Jcsh'n Peteh, of Listowel ; Mrs. B. S. Cook, of Fordwichi and Mrs. Walter Sprinpteio, of Itorpoth.