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The Huron Expositor, 1898-03-04, Page 8- ; e ,vonnionionesso* Wilson's 'Cash Grocery To Encourage Cash Trade. We have deciaed to give a 5 per bent. cash dis- count to all puechases of $1 or over worth of goods, except sugar aad flour alone. Those who play cash or levy adoounts promptly every month, this will be aingadvaniage to cash customers. We have now in steck a tontine of new Raisin% Currants, Peels, Wets, etc., for the Christmas trade, We bave a good stock of new season Teas, choice Coffee, and all kiods of Groceries, as any one in town. A large and well sekctid stook of Crockery, beet Granite Tea Sete, from $1.75, Asp ; best Granite Toilet Sete, frore/L50 up a nice lot et new Dinner Sets cf the best quality, and nobbiest patterns. Call and see them. The highest price paid for produce. Wanted gocd butter. egge, potati ea and dressed fowl. Will ;, pay good prices for a good article. C. WILSON, Seaforth., 1174 Bank of Commerce Block. Clearing Sale. Our semi-annuaI clearing sale is now on. It pre- sent; a splendid opportunity for,huyere - secure ,veasonable winter goods at extremely low prices. Men's Fur Coats, and -Ceps, and Ladies' Fur Coats, Capes, and smaller furs, are moving out rapidly. Some splendid bargains ere being offered in Men's, Youths', Boys'. and Children's Overcoats and Suit& Also in Prints', Flennels, Dress Goods and Hosiery. The knife is being put very deep into Ladies' and Chadren's Cloth Coats. We cordially invite all to oall ar.4 examine for themselves our special offers. Wm. Pickard & Go. SEAFORTH. Grand Triink Railway -AND- Steamship TICKET AGENCY. Through tiekets to all points East, West, North and South. Shortest routeo ; quick time. Write or call on , W. SOmerville, Agent. Telegraph and Ehtreas ENTER AT ANY TIME. STRATFORD, ONTARIO, One of the largest and most successfd schools in the Dominion. Write for new circulars. W. J. ELLIOTT; Principal. 4444-52 Nom fxpositor. DISTRICT MATTERS. WORTHY OLD Courees.-Among the esti- niable old couples in this town, who have travelled together down life's stream for years are Mreand Mrs.Robt.Carmichael. On Tuesday next this worthy couple will ;eelels: rate the golden anniversary of their wedding day, having bra.ved the battles of life 'side - by side for the past fifty years. Mrs. Car- michael is 72years of age and Mr.Carmichael 81.-Mr.and Mrs.Donald Stewart, of Eg- mondville,have also lived longand happily to- gether. In 1899, they will celebrate their. diamond wedding. This is a long time, and bat few are spared to enjoy the blessings of married life for ao long. - • DEATH OF JAMES MCGUFFIE.-The death of Mr. Jaines MeGuffie, a former well known resident of Seaforth, took phice at his home in Cleveland, on Wedneaday of last weekaindhewas buried there on Sunday. Mr. MeGuit'e had been a severe sufferer from Bright's Disease for the past year, but was not confined to his bed until the day , before his death. On the Saturday previous he was down street twice but while taking a bath on Wednesday afternoon he had a stroke of apoplexy and died the following - evening., Mr. McGuffie was, in the earlier days of Seaforth, a Trominent merchant here, and of late years was beok-keeper for Messrs. Reid & Wilson. About three years ago he went to Cleveland to -reside with his wife, where he has since made his home. dEAFORTII TO THE FRONT. -At the recent , examination of candidates for trained nurses held at St. Marys hospital, Detroit, Miss , Lennan, daughter/ of Mr. James Len- , Iran, of this town, passsid her final examin- ation most creditably. At ;the close of the , day's proceedings she was presented with a ' handsome present' valued at twenty dollars. The examiners were Dr. Eugene Smith Hyde and N. W. Webber Dr. Hyde pres- ented the diplomas and 'Dr. Webber the badges with well weighed and appropriate words. The diploma,he said, enrolled them as nurses and entitled them to the honor _ and emoluments of the profession. The badge was distinctly peculiar and different from other schools. It bore the crop to stimulate the heroism and untiring devotiOn to duty no matter where duty calls. In days of old to receive a badge was to incite to deeds of most disperate daring. We are proud of our Seaforth young lady Miss Len- rion,who presented a noble and prepossessing appearance, -Coat • SAD DEATIL-it is our painful duty to chronicle the sudden and unexpected death of a most amiable child, in the peraon of Mary C. Burk, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. Burk, which uad event took place on Wednesday, the 25th tilt., in Seaforth, after an illness of four days. On Saturday prev- ious to her death, she played with her little school mates. She coinplained on Sunday, and as there were cases ef diptheria in town, her mother called in a phYsician. The chad was einking and two doctors were called in, but all was of no avail, the child died alittle after 1 o'clock on -Wednesday. Rev. Father McCabe made frequent visits to her and was present when the sad event took place- to console the almost distracted mother in her sore affliction. The child was- only eight yfiars atul four months. Deceased was a general favorite with tier schoolmates, and in fact of old and young, who were ac- quainted with her. Her sister Lualia, who is her senior by two years, still deeply re- gret her departure. RoMONDvILLE NOTES. -We deeply re- gret to note the fatal termination of- the sad accident reported in THE Exrosieent of last week, Mr. Williamson having died on Tues- day evening, about four o'clock. The de- ceased was well known in this vicinity, hav- ing worked uorne time for Mr. Beck previous te entering Mr. MoGeoch's employment. He was a quiet,industrious man, thoroughly reliable, his chief aim being to do his duty faithfully. It it a ; singular coincidence that the late Charles Murray, of Tucker - smith, met his death -under almost similar circumstances, the horses in both cases be- ing considered very trusty animals. Besides a young wife and one child, Mr. Williamson leaves an aged father and mOther, who have lately been residing with him, to mourn the _loss of one, who but a short time ago, seemed indispensible to their earthly com- - fort. -Miss Maggie McDougall left for To- ronto on Thursday of last week, to attend the millinery openings. -Rev. Dr. McDonald preached in our church on Sabbath morning, last, Rev, Mr, Shaw having been summoned on Friday to Rodney on account of the ser- ioua illness of his sister. -Mrs. J. S. Porter was taken very ill one day last week, but we are glad Lo say she is now improving.- „Eleotion !netters on Tuesday were lively enough in our village to be interesting but the best of good temper prevailed, though every effort was made to poll a full vote, resulting in fifty-eight of a Liberal majority, the largest ever given in this polling sub- division. -We understand that Mr. John McCas. has purchased Mr. John Prendergast's farm, on the 4th concession of Tuckersthith, about one mile and a half south of this village. -Mr. and Mrs. George Sproat, of Dakota, who have been spending some months here and in other parts of Ontario with relatives, left for home this week. Mr. Sproet's sister, Mrs. Sarvis, who came over about the same time, was not able to accompany them on account of ill health. - Miss Effie McLeod, ot Stratford, is spend- ing a week at her home here. • A very fine line of wedding presents to show you at 'DALY'S, Seaforth. , Call and see them, 1577-1 I HAND reade sap pails as cheap as those made by machinery ; also a foil line of 'piles. kettles. and sap pans, at reek bottom prices. S. Mourn & Co., Seafo&th. 1577-1 WANTED, a ear load bf butter, for the province% 16o per pound. G. E. KING, Wingham. 1576-2 STUDY your interests, oh public, and see that your hard-earned dollen are spent with Beattie Bre% the great business °entre, where you get real and not imaginary value for your money. BEATTIE BROS., grocers and butchers, South Main Street, Seaforth. 1576-2 Do you carry a watch ? Does it go and keep time ? If not take it to Dam's, Seaforth, and have it properly repaired. AU work warranted to give satisfaction. GIRL WANTED. -Wanted, good general servant girl. Apply to Mes. D. JOHNSON, Seaforth.* -1577-1 ; BICYCLE SHOW ROOM AND REPAIR SHOP.=. We have opened out in the store opposite our own premises and lately occupied by Dill & Spear% a bicycle show room and repaie shop. Best makes of wheels, including Money -Harris and Cleveland. lb will repay ietendiceg purchaaens or those wishing to sexohange wheels Wean early. S. Mummer & Co., Seaforth. 1577-1 FOR SALE. -A good house, with a atone foundation, 5 good rooms, hard and soft water in the kitchen • also a good stable and 4 acres of good land. All can ie bought at a reasonable pries. Apply at EXPOSITOR OFFICE, Seaforth. 1577-1 .NOTICE. -There are great many people who are troubled with their eyes, the cause being ha rs. If you want your ey _es cured, call and NO P. MULCAHY, the Tonsorial Artist. 1577-1 DMiTAL NOTICE. -The demand for arti- ficial plates to -day is so great that this -question pre- sents itself What is the best kind of plates to wear ? Rubber plates, because of their cheapness, have become almoit universal in their use, eapeolally in the small towns and couotry places. That they are not so healthy as metal plates has been proven time and again. I Platinum alloy, a comparatively new material and much cheaper than gold, has made a place for itself in plate work. Its advantages are obvions. It has strength and lightness and is also a Food conductor of heat atd cold, keeping the mouth in[a much cooler and healthier condition than- the non -conducting rubber. These are important fee - tures to observe by any one who le getting a plate. The expense over a rubber plate is something to con- sider, but what IS that when comfort and health are at etake. I shall be pleased to givirany one consult- ing nse all possible information in regard to this class of work. G. F. Broaneri, D.D.L , Seaforth. 1577-1 • ELECTION DAY IN TOWN. -Tuesday last was a busy day in Seaforth. The represent- atives of both parties were out early, and did their beat in behalf of their reepective candidates. Aside, however, 'rem the vehicles hurrying hither and thither carry- ing voters to the polls, and the ceowds of anxious people on the streets, t ere was nothing to mark it from an ordin ry day, everything being so quiet and eve person. good natured, Grit and Tory c versing wi au c a ng eac ot er as if a great political struggle was not in progress. It is fair to say, however, that both parties did their level best for their candidates, and, long before the time for the polls to close, every available vote on both sides had been recorded. The result was somewhat of a surprise to the workers on both sides. The magnificent majority rolled up for Mr. Mc- Lean was larger than his most sanguine friends expected, and was considerably larger than the Conservatives counted on. For the workere on that side, we must say they did their beat, and the large majority is not due to any lack of activity or neglect on their part. In the evening& large concourse of people assembled in Cardno's hall to as- certain the restAt. In view of the magnifi- cent majorities r011ed up for Mr. McLean in Tackeramith and Seaforth, and the large de- crease in the Conservative majority in Bay - 'field, and the general satisfactory returns which were first received, it was considered almost certain that Mr. McLean'e election was secured, but when it was reported that Stephen township had rolled up a majority against him of 375 his friends were knocked cold. Things were looking bad for the Government also, and the Liberals were feeling pretty blue, and the Conservatives were, of course, correspondingly elated, al- though they took their good fortune quietly and sensibly and made no undue demonstra- tion. About eleven o'clock it became evi- dent that all the information obtainable was then in, and, as neither party had anything very bertain or definite, all dispersed.quietly to their homesenone feeling overly jubilant; but with a certainty that the Government had not been defeated, although their ma- jority would certainly, be. close. Previone to the breaking up of the- meeting in Car- dno's hall, Mr. McLean appeared on the platform, and, while regretting that appear- ances seemed against them in South Huron, he was pleased to be able to assure them that from, the returns al -- ready received the Goveinment would be perfectly safe. He very warmly thanked his friends in Seaforth and Tuckersmith for the magnificent majorities they had rolled up in his behalf, and assured them =that he was prouder ef these majorities than he would be of being elected with small.majorities in these plgces. The following is a statement of the votes cast in Seaforth : M'LEAN EILEER North Nerd 141 55 East Ward 105 55 South Ward 92 71 338- 181 Majority 157 Locee BRIEFS. -Mr. David Johnson has purchased from Mr. J. J. Hugill one of the handsomest drivers in town. He is sired by that well known stock horse, Terra Haute, formerly owned by Messrs. Coleman Bros. -If the weather is favorable, Major Anderson's second grand carnival will be held in the skating rink this (Friday) even- ing. Liberal and handsome prizes are being offered for costumes and for racing,--eMrs. Secord, of -Varna, is visiting araong friends in town this weeke-Mr. James R. Aitchi- son, formerly of this town, but who is now editor of the Clifford Express, was in town on Tuesday, making arrangements for mov- ing his family to Clifford. -Saturday last was a busy day in town.' The weather was fine and the sleighing good, as a conse- quence, the streets were crowded with peo- ple and teams. -Our old friend, Mr. Thos. Ward, of Varna, was in Toronto, last week, and while there purchased a ear load of stock steers. Tom says there is no money in chickory now, so he has to turn his at- tention to cattle raising - and other money making devices. He purchased the cattle on the market there as an experiment. - Miss McDougall, of Stratford, is a guest at Mr. Charles Soole's, John street. -Mr. T. F. Coleman has been confined to his reaidence for the past week, through illness. -Now that the elections are over, the Debating Club will resume their meetings, the first of which will be held in the council chamber on Tuesday evening next. Members will kindly keep this in mind, and turn out en masse on Tuesday evening next. -Mr. Alex. McKay, of this town, hal a most clever in-, vention, in the shape of a hand -dredge„ - It is simple, yet strong and complete ie con- struction, and would be an admirable thing for those going gold digging. Mr. McKay is having it patented. -Mrs. Oldham, of ,o T. 0. Kemp. -4---A team of Huron hookeyists from Clinton had a friendly game in the rink here 'on Thursday _night of last week, with some of the town boys, and . suffered defeat by a score of 8 goals. to 1. -Mr. T. 0. Kemp has been unable to leave his residence for a few days paston account of a sore leg. -Mr. Wm. Bethune, of this town, has quite a wide spread reputation as a curler, as the following from the Windsor Record, of a recent date, shows : " W. Bethune, purser ori the Manitoba, an old Seaforth curler, was in the eity Saturday, and two rinks were selected to give him a game. Mr. °Bethune put up a swell game -and pulled his rink, rather an inferior one, out by two shote." -Mrs. Wm. MobTay, of Ninka, 111ani. toba, who has been spending the past three months with friends in this vicinity, left on Saturday for her home in the west. -Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sperling, of Clinton, were visiting friends M town this week. -The following persons have been ticketed through to distant Points by R, J. Macdon- ald, C. P. R. ticket agent in town : Mr. Thomas Boyd, of McKillop, for Wings, Manitoba ; Mr. Themes Ross, of MoKil- lop, for :Burnside, Manitoba ; Mr. Wm. McKay, and Mr. George McKay, of Eg- mondville, for Skagway, in the Yukon Dis- trict ; Robert Roberts to British Colum- bia. -A memorial meeting of the Collegiate ' Institute Literary Society was held on VVed- nesday afternoon last, as a token of respect to their departed echool mate, the late Alfred Hammett. The programme took the • nature of a memorial, while the principal, Mr. C. Clarkson, made a few appropriate , remarks. -Mr. Harry Speare has opened out a custom tailor shop over W.Pickard's store, -in the rooms formerly °coupled as a reading room in connection with Cie mechanies' institute.. -Mrs. Somerville received the sad intelligence on Monday of the death, in Loa Angeles, of her brother-in-law, Mr. - Alfred Scott, of Toronto. Mr. Scott, with his family, went to California some months ago owing to ill health, but not being bene- fitted any had made all asrangements to start for home on Tuesday, when death came sud-, denly on Monday. Deceased had been Kil- gour's traveller between Toronto and the Coast for many years. --S. Mullett & Co. are opening up in connection with their bicycle business a Bale room and repair shop in the store opposite their own premises, and for- • merly occupied- by Dill & Speare.--;The fol- lowing 'were ticketed out of town this week at Somereille's. up town agency : John A. Wilson and J. Beattie, J. P.,- to Toronto ; Mrs. Aitchisms and family, to Clifford ; Mrs, L. G. Van •Egmond, to Stratford ; Mrs. Adams; Lake'City Minnesotal. Thos Scott, Leadbury, to :Buffllo, North Dakota ; Wm: , • . Cuthill, McKidlop, to Fargo ; Joseph Fowler, ; to Dubuque, Iowa ; Thos. Kidd; to London. -It has been -reported that there are three cases of diphtheria at the Queen's hotel, but Dr. Burrows wishes us to state that the rumor is ehtirely unfounded.-Messra Nor- man McLeod and W. Bethune are in Owen Sound attending thefuneral of a friend. • Stanley. DEATH OF A Proareen.--There died at her residence on the 2ad concession of this township, on Sabbath last, Mrie John Tay- lor, a pioneer resident of this county. Dirs. T 1 had h d h d f 80 , and an attack of congeetion of the lungs proved to severe a test for her enfeebled constitution. With her husband, who pre- ecease er a ut t years, e came to this country and settled on the 2nd 'conces- sion of the toWnship of Hay, when that country was a wilderness, and contheued to reside there until a short time ago, when she removed to this township: She was a , most exem lar woman who was n t onl beloved by her own but by all who had the pleasure of her intimate acquaint- ; ;ance, and although she passed away full id years many will regret to learn of -her death. She was mother of Meiters. Duncan I and John Taylor, of Hay ; Mrs. John Ketchen, Stanley ; Mrs. C. hlorrison,Grand Bend ; Mrs: J. Bell, Hay, and two daugh- ters at home. Farquhar. 1 este of his favorite candidate. -The Misses. Ellerington, with their broth- er from Tinhorns township, were viiiiting at the home of Mr. John Ketohen, the early part of this week. -A large crowd aseembled, at the 4elegreph office on Tuesday night to hear the election returis and nothing but blank astonishment could be seen on the faces of those peesent when the news was reoeived that Mr. M.Y. McLean was defeated. At first the news could 'not be credited as it was known that Mr .McLean had made sub- stantial gains in a majority of the polling divisions, but when the result of (the con- test in Stephitn became known the inevit- able had to be believed. .The result of the election generally was a surprise to every- body and what the future will unfold it would not be safe to perdiot. • Blake. FARM SOLD. -Mr. Riibert Shea has sold his farm on the, Brownson line, Stanley,near this place, to Messrs. John and David Roh- ner, neighbors for the sum of $4,500. Mr. Shea intends 'having an auction sale of his chattel property on - the 23rd of this month and will remove to Seaforth to reside. • Varna. CONCERT. -On Friday, March llth, a grand concert willbe given in the Babylon line school house. A splendid programme, consisting`of music, instruthental and vocal, readings and recitations, dialogues, etc. is being prepared. A good time expeefed. All welcome. • Hills Green. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.-Tlie anniver- sary services in connection with the Hills Green Presbyterian church were held on Sunday and Monday, February 13 and 14. On Sunday, Rev. J. A. Anderson of God- ericha conducted the services, lira% Mr. Acheson taking his pulpit in Goderich. The attendance at these services was large. On Monday the usual tea -meeting was held, whin the large crowd, which assembled *as moat bountifully provided for by the good ladies of the congregation. An intellectual treat was afterwards held, when addresses were delivered by Revds. Anderson, Shaw, Henderson, Waddell! MoKilvey and Mills. i The chair was occupied by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Acheson, and excellent music was fur- . nished by thechoir of St. Andrew's church, Kippen. The total proceeds amounted to $108. Ievent took plebe last Wednesday evening at WEDDING BELLS . -A very interesting ! the residence 6f Mr. and Mrs. C. Forrest, : Parr line, Hav ; being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Martha A. to Mr. William H. Love, of Stanley. The ceremony was perfermed by Rev. S. Acheson; of Kippen, in the presence of a large number of the relatives of the contracting parties. The bride was handsomely attired and looked charming. The bridegroom is a young gen- tleman of fine physique and appearance. The ceremony being over the guests sat down to a sumptu,ous attractive and highly enjoyable dinner at wlich every one seemed to feel at home. The presents were numer- ous, beautiful and useful. The bride is a young lady, well educated, accomplished and highly esteemed. The bride oom is a young gentleman, ful of energy and much respected. Their future appears bright and promising and your correspondent unites with many others in wishing them ood sailing on life's ocean and a safe har- or in the end. • Zurich. - NOTES. -Messrs. Jacob and Sim Schluch- ter, from near Berne, Michigan, are here visiting relatives and friends. -Mr. J. W. Schluohter has been visiting relatives in the easta-eMr. J. Pollock, from Dauphin, Mani- toba, and Miss Fee a few miles north of here, on the Goshen line, have joined bands in holy matrimony. They intend to leave next week for his home. We wish the new- ly married couple a happy and long life to- gether. -Mr. Henry Maritz left for his home in Cavalier, North Dakota, last Wed- nesday, after a stay of two months. -Mies NOTES. -Mr. and Mrs. D. Chesney, from Kreh, from Sebringville, is here visiting re- Tuckeismith, were visiting the parents of lathe* and friends. -Next Sunday, corn - the latter last week. -Mrs. Vance and Mrs. mencing on Saturday at two o'clock, there Wm. Ward were visiting Mrs. A. Robert- will be quarterly meetings in the Evangeli- cal church. Rev. D. Kreh, presiding elder, son. , of Hurondale, one day last week. - Miss Joan Duncan has been enga ed as sales lady in the general store of J. . Simpson -Mrs. George Stewart, who had been visit ing friends at Shakespeare and other places has returned home. -John Fulton, of th boundary, tendered to the young people o the localty a dancing party on Tueada night. There was a good gathering of th yonth and beenty present, and they enjoy ed themselves immensely. -James Alex ander and John Sproul, of Britton, drove down to this locality on Friday. Mr. Sproul has a handsome span • of chestnut drivers add their drive would be an enjoy- able one. They returned home on Sunday. • GreenwaV• NOTES. -Rev. Mr. Ford, of Lucan,preach- ed a very acceptable sermon in Boston Methodist church last Sabbath. -W. J. i son has a quantity of Maudsoheur barley, Siberian oats and No. 1 peas to eel for seed, -Any parties wishing to try the new acetylene gas will get full information by corresponding with A. C. Wilson, who is selling the Acptylene Gas Generator, manufactured by the Guelph Acetylene Gas Generator Company, Limited. -Mr. Wm. Wallace has hired with Mr. Cobbledick, of Clandeboye, for a -term of one year. -Mr. Fred Battram, of Platteville, is visiting his uncle, Mr. J. Battram.-Mr. C. H. Wilson, deputy -returning officer, and R. H. Arm- strong, poll clerk, conducted the election in division No. 7 in a very satisfactory manner to both, parties. • Brucefield. B. R. Mobiles, Brueefield, Notary Public Conveyancer, Fire and Life Insurance agent. Aoy amount of money to loan at 6 per cent., on first-class farm security. Also a limited amount of private funds at 5 per cent. At home every morning and Wednesday of each week. Several good farm15enfor sale. NOTES. -Mr. and Mrs. McLaren, of Tiver- ton were here last week visiting at the home of Mr. David McIntosh, V. S. -Miss Ballan- tyne, of Hensall, has returned home after spending a short time with friends on the 2nd concession of Stanley. -Dr. Watt of Michigan, is atpretient visiting his brother, George Watt, on the London road, and other friends in the village. -Rev. W. Muir and family spent Tuesday in Bayfield. - Master Andrew, young son of Robert Mur- dock, in the village, came very nearly losing his hand one day last week. He, with an- other little companion, were jumping on a loaded sleigh and Andrew in some manner got pushed off, hie arm getting in front of the gileigh runner and before the driver could stop, the sleigh had passed over the little fellow's hand. He was immediately con- veyed to Dr. Armstrong's office, wirere,upon inspection it was found that no bones were broken. Had it not been for the- soft snow on the road at the time, nothing could have saved the hand from being literally crushed to pieces. TWA should serve as a warning to boys jumping on sleighs. -At a meeting of the congregation held in the Presbyter- ian church on Thursday of last week, it was decided to postpone the building of the Sunday school room for _the present, the majority of those present thinking it wiser to iwait a year or two and then re- build the church, making a basement and other improvementa-At the meeting of the Shareholders of the Brucefield Cheese Manu- facturing Company held last Friday, it was decided tei continue the,making of cheese as heretofore and the services of a competent cheesemaker haa been engaged for the com- ing season. -Mr. Beverly Ketchen was here n electron day, coming all the way from - of Stratford, will officiate all through.- . Last Sunday, Rev. A. Y. Heist, pastor of - the Eirangelical church, baptised 16 persons , and received nearly 40 as members into the e church, being the fruits of his seven weeks' f revival. -Mr. D. McCormick took possession y of the Commercial Hotel a few days ago. - e H. L. Peine has moved into his mother's , house, after running the Coramercial Hotel • ; for a number of years. • Hensall. WHEAT WANTED. -The demand for Hen- sel' flaur le so great that we must have 18,000 bushels of wheat between now and the 80th of April, in order to fill orders, and will give lc more this market price for Democrat awl Michigan Amber 15w7117-elat. Coos BROS , Heneall Flouring Mills. LOCAL BRIEFS. -With the continued good sleighing, business is quite brisk in our village. -Politics have been the all ab - 1 sorbing topic of conversation during the 1 past week. -Quito a large number of our . villagers attended the political meeting held at Exeter last week, and at Zurich on Monday evening last. -Mrs. Chambers, of Clinton, is visiting relatives bere.-The last of the series of lectures given in Carmel Presbyterian church during the winter months, will be given on Monday evening, March 7, when the Rev. Mr. Johnston, of London, who is a clever and talented speaker, will deliver his popular leoture, " To and Fro in London." A treat is in store for all attending. -Miss Florence Rey- nolds, daughter of Mr. W. II. Reynold!, of this village, left here on Friday morning last for'Keewistin, where she has been en- : gaged as assistant teacher to Mr.J.T. Wren, formed rin i al of the Hensall school. - Mr. an re. bert Lammie and children, of Manitoba, ho have been spending the past two mon he with Mr. Lammie's rela- tives and friends here, left this 'week for ; their.home in !the west. --Mies Belle Sparks , has returhed from a pleasant visit in and ' around Blakk -The Misses Mary and Maggie Murray, of Clinton, formerly of . Hems% were here this week visiting friends. -Mr. T. MoTaggart, of Spginaw, Michigan, is visiting_hie parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred McTaggart, of the London road; township of Hey. -The Hensall flouring are running day and night in order to fill orders and keep up with custom partron. age. -The many friends of Mr. David Clark will regret to learn of his death, which oc- curred on Saturday last after a somewhat long and painful illness, which he bore with much Christian patienceand fortitude. Mr. Clark was an honest upright man, possessed of a kindly and sociable d*position and was very much respi3oted. He was one of the pioneer farmers neer Hills Green until a few years ago, when he and his wife, who still survives him, moved into Hensel to live a retired and well earned living. But very shortly after coming here the wear and strain of many hard years' honest toil began to tell on Mr. Clark and he gradually be- came weaker and more afflicted until, the past week when his sufferings were well • nigh unbearable. On Saturday last the pain somewhat subsided and he passed peacefully away seeing as he stated Jesus waiting to receive hips an,d relieve him from all pain and suffering. The funeral to the Hilb Green cemetery wee very largely at- tended, testifying to the respect in which the deceased was held. -Mrs. Albert Heath, of New York, is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Moore, of this village. -Miss Wrig- ley of London, *who was the gnest of Mrs. Charles McAllister, of Hay, and Mesh Robert Bell, jr., of this village, has return- ed to the oity.-Intense excitement pre- vailed here all day Tuesday over the eleee Beamsville, is visiting nee daughter, Mrs. Toronto to cast his ballot in the inter- _ ; t gone and M the evening Mo vien's hall and Coxworth's hall, the former sing occupied by the Reformers, 'and the latter by the Conservatives, .were crowd d with eager throngs waiting for the ret rns that were being received over the wi e . -The Sab- bath sohoorchildren, of St. aul's church, enjoyed their sleigh ride and tea on Friday evening of last week. The t a was served in Petty's Block and a very easant and en- -joyable time was spent by t e children, to- gether with their pastor, uperintendent and teachers. -Mrs. Cryer, of Newark, is now visiting her sister, Mr . F. C. Me- Donell.-Miss Ftmely Welsh as been visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Sage, o Strathroy.- Mr. Patrick Ford and dang ter, of Gode- rich, are here visitingtrelativ e. -Mies Annie Kerr, of Manitoba, id here v'siting her she terie-Mrs. G. A. Found, f Ripley; who has been visiting ber parents here, retunred home this week accompanied by her sister, Miss Mary Carliele.-Messre Willis and White shipped a carload of hogs from this station for Hamilton a few d ye ago. -Miss Ettie Ballantine has returne from Seaforth; where she was visiting frien e. -Mr. James Murray, of Exeter, as in t e village this week, combining bu iness and n visit with his parents. i ._ , • Constance , NOTES: -Mr. Morris. Spin s, of London, is visiting his uncle, Mr. Da id Millson, and other friends here. -Miss ary -Schoales left for Winghant on Mond y, where she has secured a position in a d y goods estab- lishinent-Mies Maggie Ski re of Seaforth, is visiting at tbe home of M e. Wm. Snell. -Mies Jean Warwiok, of ingham, who has been visiting Miss ' Ger rude Farnham i and other friende, returned ome this week. in the Methodist church 1 t Wednesday ENTERTAINMENT. -The " i!t HOIne " hekl eiening was a decided Bum,. After par- taking of lunch in the basement, the COM. pany repaired to thel+ly of the church, where an excellent programme was listened to. Each person who contributed to the programme deserves great credit and were heartily applauded, Miss Moere being specially requested to favor the audience with an extra selection uiton .the violin. The programme consisted o the following : From Blyth, -Quartettes bi blisses Moffatt and Livingstone, and Mess* Campbell and Habkirk, and a solo by Mr. Campbell ; from- Seaforth,-Two vocalicluetts by Mr. and Mrs. Willis ; three Yiolin selections with organ accompaniment by the Misses Moore ; recitations by Mis Cora Courtiee and Miss Julia Honey_ ; from Londesboro,-- Recitations by Mise Nettie Webb and Mr. J. Melville ; an address from Mr. A: T. Cooper, of Clinton. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Andrews, occupied the chair, and made apt remarks between the selections render- ed. The proceeds atnounted to $21. Kippen. NOTES. -March came in like a lamb, and, as the old saying is it will go out like or lion. --Measles anebad pride are very prev- alent in our part at the; preeent time. -Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jarrott, on Wednesday last, laid away their little babe, some three days old, in the quiet rest. Mr. and Mrs.Jarrott have the heartfelt sympathy of all for the loss they have sustained. -Miss Alice borhood of Woodstock. -M . James M us - Whiteman is visiting friend in the neigh- tard has been confined to the house for some days through sickness, but we are pleased to learn that he is getting better. -Miss M. McMurtrie is spending a few weeks visiting among friends at St. Thonias.-Mr. Henry Hollingshead, jr., of Dutton Mills, was during the week visiting among friends. -If the flow of ice keeps on as it has in the past few weeks from our mill pohd, it is greatly to be feared that Mr. McNevin will have no water to run his mille.-Meesre.J. W. J. B. and W.J. McLean and Mis Je,ssie lieLean spent pas t of the week visit ng their cousins, Mr. Robert and Miss Add e Archibald, of Leadbury.-Messra John and James Mc- Gregor, of Tuckersmith, have bought a` pair of 10 roonths' old colts, whibh, for quality, are said to be the finest in this community. The price paid was $167, Which is consider- ed a good price, but the M sere. McGregor i know when they are gettin value for their money. We hepe to hear f their success with their purchase. These colts were boaght at Mr. McKinnan's sale. -Mr. Robert Smillie is falling in; line in the way of the windmill. He is now having one placed on his barn. -Miss Aggie Kerr and bdise Esther Moore are this; week visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. McLean. - Messrs. James and George Mulholland and their sister Jane were this week attending the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Cook. -A few of the members; of Mr. James Cooper's family have been poorly fo some days, Miss Jemima suffering from a ba cold. We are pleased to note that there s a change for the better. -Mr. George Taylor and his son Frank, left on Friday with'40 head of fat oattle for the old count y market. We hope to hear of Mr. Tayl r s success and safe return. , Blueval4. NOTES.-MiSS Mary An of Mr. Samuel Anderson, o Mr. David Jewett were m of last week, at the mane West. Mr. and Mrs. J house -keeping on the Cor Bluevale road. -Mr. Jo Brandon, Manitoba, atte Court of the Canadian Or at Peterborong last week ersou, daughter Turnberry, and rried on Tuesday , by Rev. W. J . wett will begin ell farm, on the n Maxwell, of ded the High er of Foresters, and this week visited his old home on the Bluevale road. -There'll be a, great brandishing of jewellry in Bluevale' some of these days, for nearly every third boY is selling toilet soap, Laurier and his Cabinet, Laundry Blue or some other stuff, 'in order to get a gold (?) watch. -Mr. John Burgess has re- turned home after attending the High Court of Forestere. MOCK Et;ncriox.-The the last meeting of the created more interest in the real election. Mr. Ro inated Mr. William Fr Rights candidate ; Mr. A. ated Mr. Will Bailey, th Mr. R. N. Duff nominate Cracken, the Reform Mr. R. G. Caaemore, Mr. Will Duff th candidate, made the of the season. He was great enthusiasm. Only t o of the candi- dates could be elected, aitd the successful two were the Prohibitionis and the Conser- vative. A marked impro in the speaking of the you society was formed. At four of the members were the village for subscribe ook election at literary society, the village than ert Black nom- er, the Equal MeEwan hernia - prohibitionist ; Mr. John- Mc - candidate, and in nominating Conservative "West speech applauded with ement is noticed g men since this the last meeting hosen-to canvas to a public lib- rary. So far they have been very mimeses- ful. At the next meeting of the society a mock parliament will be held, when the newly elected members ill address the house. DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT, -Mrs. Mc- Gee, one of our most highly esteemed resi- dents, died on Saturday orning of heart failure, at the home of he son-in-law, Mr. John Gardiner. She was taken ill about five o'clock and died ;very quietly three hours afterwards. Mrs. McGee, whose maiden name was Mary Love, was born in Connaught, Ireland, in l813, and when eleven peers of age came to Canada and set- tled in the eounty of Leeds, about twenty miles from Brookville. lidefore she was seventeen, she niarried James McGee, a native of Fermanagh, Irel nd, and who be. longed, before coming Canada, to the famous Enniskillen Drage° s. He took an active part • in the Battle f the Windmill, which occurred during the McKenzie rebel- lion in 1837. Mr. McGee often told, with pleasure, how that one ev ning during the rebellion a number of settle gathered in his house and were picking ou the farms they would have for themselve s as soon as the Aineri- cans, who were aiding McKenzie, would get possession of Canada and how he, growing divided with their *lack of loyalty, kicked ; them all out. His soldier training remained with him -to the end ef his life, for even when an old man he could, • by placing his hind lightly on a horae's shoulder, leap fair and square into the caddie. About forty years ago Mr. and Mrs. McGee came to Morris and settled on the farm now occu- pied Mr. Laughlin Fraser, and after- wards, when they retired from active work, moved into the village., Mr. McGee died in the 'spring of 1889, aged eighty years. Mts. McGee had quite a large family. One of her daughters, Mrs. Ard, died many years ago and left one son, whom she adopted, and with whom she resided until last sum- mer when she went to - reside with her daughter, Mrs. Gardiner. Her two sons, Alexander Mc e, of Valpariso Indiana, and Samuel, o Battle Creek, Micligan, are bridge inspe ors and were on a visit to their mother evro weeks before she died. For some years past it was their custom to visit her about every four months. Mrs. Walker, -of Grand Forke, Dakota ; Mrs. Hiram Lake, of Michigan, and Louisa, wife of David Patton, who died in 1889, comprised the rest of the family. Although she was eighty-four, Mrs. McGee was so smart and active' as to make one forget her age. She took la, lively interest in all occurrences' and her ejres were as bright and black as though she were many years younger. The remains were buried on Monday afternoon. By her death a link with 'some of the early history of this province- has been severed; and by her death also it is only truth to say a dear,. good, kindly soul 'has been taken from us. She was beloved by children and grown folks alike. But while the bereavement will make many hearts lonely, let us be thankful she was taken from he so beautifully„ • REPORT. -Perhaps, even at this late date, it will be interesting for those who did not get the information before, to know some of the basiness done by the Bluevale Cheese and Butter Company during the last year : Number of lbs. of milk received for cheese - making. 3,065,779 ; number of lbs. of (thecae. made, 281,502 ; average price received per ponfid, 8.61 cents ; average pounds of milk to pound of cheese, 10.90 ; cost of drawing milk per gallon 8.09 mills ; price paid eheesemaker for furnishing all supplies, ex- cept cheese boxes, and making cheese, 57 .cents per hundred pounds ; number of pounds of milk received for butter -making during the spring term, 229,076 ; number of pounds of butter made in spring, 8,655 ; number of pounds of milk to pound of but- ter, 26.47 ; average price sold at 16.84 cents per pound ; number of pounds of milk re- ceived for butter -making during the fall term, 9,925 ; number of pounds of butter Made, 447 ; average price received for but- ter, 18 1-2 bents per pound ; average`number of pounds of milk to pound of butter, 22.20. News Notes. -Mr. Jamie; Keeler died in Mitchell last week, after a long and painful illness. He was a young man of 34 years, and leav!ii a wife and child. -Mr. Samuel B. Windrum,who for many years carried on a -jewelry business in To- ronto, died on Saturday afternoon February 26th. Mr. Windrum had been ill for over a year and Was attacked with paralysis errly in February,eince which time he has been cohfined to his bed. The deceased came to ii Canada at an early a e, and was engaged in° the jewelry business until the spring of f897, when he was forced to retire en account of llhealth. The deceased was in the 55th year cif his age, and leaves behind a widow and four children. -Mr. and Mrs. David Dodge,Woodstock, celebrated their- silver wedding- at their home, on February 18th. The house was tastefully decorated for the occasion. The gathering comprised not only many citizens of the town but also a large number of friends of A'uld Lang Syne wlict has oome from distinct places. Appropriate services were condUcted by Rev. Dr. McKay, etiolat- ed by Rev. Mr. Woodsworth and Rev. Mr. Caswell. The company, consisting of about 100, then sat down to a sumptuous dinner, to which ample justice was done. The evening was pleasantly spent with; games, 'tongs, recitations and conversation between old friends, some of whom had met for the first time in many years. The - happy couple were the recipients of 'many presents, and kind works of warm congratulation and good wishes were addressed to the host and hostess and the family. . -An exceedingly sad and uneepected death occurred at the home of Mr. James Laithwaite, Maitland concession, Gode- rich tcwnship, on Monday evening, being that of his youngeat son, El- vin. On Saturday he was in town apparently in his usual health, and was not taken ill until Sunday evening, but was not then at all serious. Monday mnrning he did not leave his mom, nbr did he seem worse than the night before, and took some medicine that it was thought might relieve him ; but inspito of all efforts he rapidly sank and passed away that everiing, medi- cal Men attributing his death to acute scdr- let fever and heart failure. He waS a, pro- mising young man who had matured very fait, standing over six feet, and being wily 18 years of age, it it thought that this fact may have had something to do with his death. He was a universal favor- ite with everybody, a member of the Methodist church, and the very greatest sympathy is manifested for Mr. and Mrs. Laithwaite in their sore bereavement. -Dr. Towkr, of Wingham, has some ancient and interesting relies. One is a pro- bate copy of a will made by Lawrence Ma- her, dated the 4th day of February, 1634. The paper, on which this will was written, is a heavy parchment which does not seem to be much the worse of wear by the weight of years, and the writing is of ancient syle, but can be read after a little studyin,g. An. other is a copy of a book, entitled ' A col- lection of Farewell Sermors preached by late London ministers," which was printed in 1662. Tho book contains 450 pages 4 x 7 inches, givigg the pictures of the ministers leather cove . The paper used in the book ' who peewit the -sermons, bound in a thick is similar to course, heavy wrapping paper, which has turned somewhat yellow with age, but the print is in good shape and can be read. He also has a copy of a will made by John Flesher in the year 1792. This do3ument, which was written on heavy parchment paper and signed by Mr. Flesher, contained the old fashioned seal. which is about the size of a person's hand. The writ- ing can be made out and is as plain as the day it was put there. • Dairy Markets. TORONTO, March 1st -Butfer--There is a brisk demand for choice and the market it firm at 16io to 17e for large rolls and 17o to 18o for choice tubs, which are very scarce, and 120 to 14c for low grade and medium tubs. Eggs-There!is a good demand,and the market is steady at 18c ; limed are, quoted at 140 to 100. MONTREAL, March 1st -Butter. -There is a steady jobbing demand. Fresh made crea- mery sells at 19c to 19i! and held at 17c ; dairy in tubs at 17e and rolls at 16c. 40 - Live Stock Markets. LIVERPOOL, March let -Trade here was weak to -day. United States e,attle are quoted at 5id ; Canadians, at Old ; Argen- tines, at qd per lb. Argentine sheep sre 50, and Canadiana 5ild per MONTREAL, March. -Butchers were pre- sent in large numbers and trade wasgood with prices a shade lower than Thursday. Prime beeves sold at about 4-1c per lb, pretty good stock at from ale to nearly 4o do, and the common dry cows and bulls at from 2ie to MAllat 4. Pot& Preparitions for Spring Ifusiness. ety This businPss in a better position a supply the &'y goiids wants of this section than a, any time in -the past. W6 4t e trying to b Ater it. trying e it near- r what it should be, all the time, and pre-- paratioM tot thi4 Spring's trade. have bePli blade with ,12.yis end in. view. hionth- past we haver been plabhing fot the trade that is. just to, , Samples by the- '- hundred havie been gone-carefully- overi price0 and qualities compar- ed, and di4eis placed that ensum us the tea stock of Spring Dry. Goods thpi store has ever shown - We are doing all we can to obtai for oar 0h:stonier's the right st and the best dry goods valu. be bad, and the undisputeArame, that tills Stole has for reliable and high clas4 goods- will more than: ever be dintained the coming; season. EARLY SEtVING. 6 es: 111111•111. Many people like to get their, Spring sewing done,early. Many of our ,Stuing lines are already opened np, and thetie ear y buyers - will find, here A-1 values in Em- broiderieh, Gkttons, Sheetings, ShirtingS, Old all btapie dry goods. .The neW Prints are in. They're prettier than ever before, and you are welcinne to come and see them whether, yoil Want to buy now or not. .odg..0n 'Bettis...„ .DIREOT IMPORTERS, °LINTON. 4111111=111112111131/Man 3c per lb. Calves were.more plentiful tban usual and brought lower prices, ranging from $2 'to $7 each. Sheep sold at about 3ic per lb, and lambs at from 4-te to 5c per lb. Fat -hogs are plentiful and sold at front 5c to Sic per lb. TORONTO; March 2nd. -Export Cattle - There was het much buying ; priees were steady at at te 4ic per pound for good steers and $3.30 to $3 60. for fat built's. Butcher*? Cattle -The pfferiogs were light and prices wets firmer, ruling 'rem $3.40 to $3,80 per cwtf tor good to choice ; common to medium 3 V.) 319 per pound; About' six loads were bought foe Montreal. All offer- inge sold. Stookers ago Feeders -Some goodfeedin$ keen§ are wanted and very few are ceasing forward ; they sell at 3i to - 31c for distinery men; And feeding bulls bring to 210. • Sheep and Lambs-Lanibs were firmer the' demand for export being more active, it -J.(1 they sold et 5c to 5 -ie per pound. Sheep were, steady at Sic •per pound; and becks 3c: Calves -The offer- ings were light all sold and choice are I wanted. Prieri Were $3 tO $6 each.' Milt/ Cows and SPiriegere-Sold well ; there is a - fair demand for good COWS ; prices ruled 120 to $45 Hogs-4The market WM firmer St 5 for the best singers Weigh- ed off cars ; thicli fat $4,50 to $4.65 per cwt., and" light $1.70 to K75 ; sows, $3 to $3,25 ; stagsei$2, Choice liners are Wantede BUFFALO, Mar4 .1st.-Cattle.-Geod ite- .mand for fat gtades, which were held strong to higher ; et:minion to fair and half -fat grades, slow Of sale and loWer ; fat shipping ateers, $4.65i to $4.85 ; fat smooth steers, $4•50 to 14.661; coarse rough eteers, $3.75 to 14.30e light i eteers; $1 .4) to . $4.30 ; fat; heifers, 14.35 tit), $4.60; ;mized butchers' stock, $3-5,6 th $4 t, fair to good cowl, $3 to $4. Hogs-itierket slew, -but prices held steadily ; good te choiee Yorkers, $4.20 to $4.25 ; light Ybikers $4.20 to $4.25 ; mixed - packers'. grade§ iihd medium weighus, $4.23 - to $4.25 ; roughs.$3.65 to 13.75; stags, .2.75, to $3.10; pigs $0.25 to. $4,15., Sheep and lambs -e -market about steady :for both kinder. native lanibi; eholce to extra,' $5.80 to $6 a: fair to good,$$.65 to $5,85; culls,$5 to 15. 50;:: yearlings, id $5.25 ; *heap, cholas ; to selected whethors, 34 85 to 34.90; mixad .1 - sheep, $4;50 tsi 14.75 ; culla, $3.25 to $3,10e' ' _ . Litt ittiatiaren on Scott. "Seat Wail nil gold, and even thel nuggets are hot ehough;' the gravel-. ought to be sifted and the gold dust. gathered in, for Scat had such an afflu- ence of knoivledgei legend and poetry that he did- hot write by measure,. but - put his. hand intb his pocket and threw out money. that any might pick it up. What one ie *1,414 of is that Scott is, being raised i.to the elevation of a classio, and that tlie same thing _as taking a. man out of the hOuse of commons, where - he is an .actifr4 iigure, and placing in the statelY 'seclusion of ' tbe house of lords. I de not know a single page of Scott that /knot readable, and I do not know a single page that would shake a. man's faith 4 bting a blush to a wom- an's cheek.- ,WIly do not people read Scott Us th0 Ought to? Some say Oaths is not intereOting., and others object ta hie style. N.1.4,- Oirlile himself brought the charge ligalnst Scott that he was, - amusing. I One of the d- emi fanctidni ttf fletion id to be ara g in the right, benie--4hat -Of lifting up the weight Alla care of daily lite from men's mintill ,leading them into re- gions of smittniexit and romance." This #fssiest Approach. An Englisb!,,totirist visited Arran, and being a keen disciple of Izaak Walton, was arranging to have a day's good - sport; , Being told that the cleg, or hawk, would snit big pisrpose admirably kr a lure, he addrealied himself to Christy, the highland, iiervant "I say, my girl, can yoti get Me some horseflies?' ' Christy looked Stupid, and he repeat- ed his question. Finding that she did not yet comPrthend him, he exclaimed: " Why, gitl„ did you never moo horsefly?' "Naa, siri;" Said the girl, "but rWiance.8:: saRwania bet, jump ower a preshi- Z tlittniatiOna ebin"Ig °saline tem!! oWittheetini etytr:viafgea. but:if, some - "How can -Yon toll?' ' "Shealwayli.expla.ins that she 'bought 4t With a -45 bill she happened to have tucked away-444.-Qhicaso Becord. 7 e , t THIRTIETII WHOLE Ntrhi There PEA " And they cried pe there was no pea We have heard more sermon preached like the above, intention to pre may be as well to quickly what opp ma.ke of such a q Now that application than may be exp two mouthsful, worth your peril this aforemention In many other ealling. Of that of a b more particularly first-class clothin you will find a te dividual who is attention to the and pious exterio They try peace, To them the rattle, tire of life are nothing They would let e rather than be them again, a with a rotte4 he ferred to the noi stitution of the man of -business. The man who tries out form of existence, or a fool. And - life is peace a than -in business ; on every hand is, wits, of prices, of - all the details tha a business life. Now, this war is all rig just, but under ce and these conditio ed to give to the the crown of bi success. So we hope the appli - there is no use d with a cry of pea acknowle e it is open war. for as much bush get, but let it be misrepresentation; public that you al below cost; get a give good value. Now, here we branth • our Spring -sited Men's ready-to-wei 6.50, 7.50, 8.50, Men's odd pints • 3.00 and 3.50. C boys' school pants 75c. A few good overcoat prices -$4.50, one to the west if Ju t take a look at the Canadian tweeds lugs. You are an ested. Some choice fancy sal clothing, Eton Jae lars, pleated ale( mother of pearl ln in concluding what we week, we again pt that with the large ing and furnishinf neighborhood, and fair prices, we lay trade, hoping to r by fair dealing. Have you seen our s Hats I A. FeclOra Bat at $1.50-nel _ and styles. MA WE HAVE ONE Pi MONEY BACK IP - OREM CLOTHIE Ou the Wrong Side of Strong Blo SEAFORM, -se The new rate to the Canadian route is att travelling go via C. constant changes. For maps, tniners mid settle this offiee, When remi Dominion Express Order places in Canada. MIT $3 and under, Se ; $3 to ow $10 and under, 6e under, 10e ; $20 to 00 $30 to $40 and under, 15cs under 18e. Use the C.; 'tamed J. id 0. P. R. Ticket, Tel Money Order and Assures Ottani against acciden policy. It oos CIEAVIO •••