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The Huron Expositor, 1898-05-06, Page 5Weapon iies' Wrappers, and we have ;very garment special 5o aaudbi CORNER .RTOOE this village, who re- sit his fortune iu the krberryI where he in- , ade as a carpenter.— nd Wiliiakrt MeCloy id the appearance of tion of a fine metal ee. in the /ince of $ caused so mach to ket that our grain ixed to find satoting 1 on freight cars on ellery, a graduate of has located here, rk' ieely furnished and MeCloy's block. We ia adding to our busi- lass. —The Oddfellows iced their respect and ther, Mr. John Wil. fis bereavement of a ly a beautiful wreath hs of the Order.— bis week to have to Mrs. John Wilson, ed. at her home at if Hay, on Friday deceased was the . Bell, of Hay, and known, having al - If mile a her late l gentle disposition t sIL Mrs. Wilson or sone time, bat month or -so of her- nk on such a very ugh all that medi- ds could do was Dring her to - health ned to grow grad. i Iliday last, she last. She leaves to husband and three s her father,mother ited brothers, who Elora on account of her of the family. 1 I weeks ago. Th - day afternoon last, kest se,en Lu this to the respect in 'eld and the sym- so keenly mourn. ere _interred in the ke service was con - ie by the Rev. W. - 1, assisted by the The Royal Tem - an open meeting M Thursday even - Was a good attend- ee given by the 1 Carmel church. I programme was i tia, who has been lames_ Moore, has wie York. maw — , , og a large stock aing on hand, 1 have t ateriffie pries dun - [trick and have a good 1686 2 Inno. S Zurich news the %raper was stated e read nearly 83 t9s has his new' eted. It is a fine for this purpose. mily have gene to ock, who is sick. Unto the house on idly purchased.— ifrom a. visit to William. r. Aug ust i-illage a few days Eilber, Ed. i, Fred. Hess; sr., re all summoned teases in the suit ewn, which was 'Brown came out oard met in the file commissionera re -appointed. 1898. , HURON „ Per* Nolieti. . ., .-A nuntbsr et hones an Wulf got Ise asps at the Mitehell track for the 24th of nee& there.% , —A petition. is being circulated', . praying too the release from prison of Reeves, the Mitchell for4er. —David Hervey, jr., of Logan, had his bona badly out the other day, while build- ing &wire fence. , __Listowel business men have agreed to close their stores every night, (except Baur- night}, at seven. o'clock. . Mr. James O'Grady, of Tralee, died' oary suddenly on 1 Monday of last week, from billammation. Deceased had only been sick *few hours. —Mr. J. Ben Gerry has purchased Dr. Levey's dental practice, in Mitchell, and. the latter has moved back to Toronto. --De. Wood has sold his brick cottage in miteheil to Mrs. Moffatt, of Cannock, who move in shortly and take possession. , —Bev. 3. Henderson, of Toronto, preach- .' the missionary sermons in the Methodist church, Mitchell, on Sunday, Aprif 24th, • wheat nearly 0300 were raised. —A number of Stratford young merit who reoently went to British Columbia, heave re- tuned, being unable to - get remunerative timployment there. r j, —tar. Will Cameron, of Mitchell, has gone to Toronto, where he has secured a good position in the, watch and check factory •of P. 'W. Ellis & Co. —James Williamar, jr., left Dublin on Monday of last week for Buffalo, to join the . 4th regiment of the National Guards, of which he is a 'member. .—W. W. Nichol, B. A., of Stratford, has been selected to fill the position of methe- i statical and science master in the Listowel • high school, vacated by Mr. Wm. Irwin, B. A., the new pitblic school inspector. —Mr. Joseph Looker, of Logan, raised his barn on Wednesday of last week. Sides were chosen by Auguat Ronnenberg and Matthew Elliott, and an exciting race and. - . ed in a victory for the latter. , —At a meeting of the Conservatives of i South Perth; held in Mitchell recently, it was decided to protest the electiOn of Mr. Moacep, and ask lor a scrutiny, of the ballots. —Mrs. John Gillespie and. family left Mitchell on Monday of last week, for Re- gius, Northwest Territory, where they vilI make their home in the future. Mr. il- leapie when out there six months ago. —P. Dacklow, of Milverton recently re- ceived word from Neepawn, Milverton, of the death of his father, on the 11,11 alt., at the age of 79 years. MI: Ducklow was one of the early pioneers of Mornington, and .moved to the west in 1882. —Mr. Wm. Fisher, grocer, of ListoweI, sold his real estate and stock of goods by auction, the other day, the purchaser being J. If. McDonald. Mr. Fisher in removing his furniture this week to Exeter; where he will reside. • a —At the marriage of Mies Maggie Whyte, of Mitchell, last week, the bride was pre- sented with a handsome bible bearing ,the inscription, "Presented to Mrs. Wm. Hen- derson by the superintendent and Sabbath school teachers of Knox church, Mitchell, on April 20th, 1893." —A very pIeasrant event took place on April 19th, at the residence of Sir. Samuel • Kaiser, of Stratford, when his eldest daugh- a ter, Miss Mary, an estimable and popular young lady, was wilted, in wedlock to Mr, Stewart McDonald, machinist in the Grand Trunk Railway shops, Stratford. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. D. Williams, M. A., rector of St. James' church, in the presence of about seventy invited guests. —On Monday, the 25th ult., Mary, wife of Mr. John Teador,of Listowel, died at her home there. Mre. Taylor was in the 56th . year of her age, and died after a week's ill- ness. •The deceased,Mary Tamer, was twice married, her first husband being Mr: Morris Locke, of Elme, and about 30 yeare ago she married Mi. Taylor, of Mitchell. The first family consisted of two children. 1 —F. 3. Pe, M. A., who was some yeara ago :mimeo master at the Stratford Collegi- ate Institute, has secured a mond scholar- ship worth •$750. In competition with twenty-two others, all of whom are gradu- ites from inch seats of learning as Cornell, Yale and Harvard, he succeeded in carrying off the prize, ,which was the fellowship in chemistry for Columbia University, New York. MaaPope already bolds a scholar- ship from his alma meter, worth $750 a year. — A bad aceident- happened on Saturday morning, April 23rd, at the planing min oU D. Hasson, Stratford, whereby 4 Herbert Selvedge, one of the employeea,-almost lost his Iife. The unfortunate young man was operating a rip saw, when in some manner a piece of board caught on the saw and flew back, striking him a terrific blow in the pit of the etoroach. He was rendered un- conscious hy the blo ; and it was some time before he cameto. o wound was inflicted, but it is feared that the blow did some in- ternal injury. -sr, Patrick's church, Kinkora, was, on Monday morning, April 18th, the scene of a very pleasant event, when Miss Lizzie Wat- ers, daughter of Mrs. T. Waters, of Ellice, foimerly of Logan, was married to• Mr. James Nicholson, a highly respected young man of Logan. Her sister, Miss B. 'Wat- ers, was bridesmaid. Mr. Wm. Nicholson acted as best man. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Father O'Neill, at the con- clusion of whioh the bridal party drove to the residence a the bride's mother,' where a wedding breakfast was served, only, immedi- ate relatives being present. —On Thursday, the 21st ult., Milt Jones, relict of the late John Jones, of North Eastbope, • passed away very quietly and somewhat unexpectedly-, at the residence of her son, Mr. E. N. Jones, and at the ripe old age of 86 years. About 55 years ago the deceased, then a widow, with her three - children, left the county of Tyrone, Ireland, and came to this country, hoping to be able to better their circumstances. After arriving in this country, she settled for a few years in the front of North Easthope township, in the vicinity of the Huron road. In the year 1846 she formed the acquaintance of the late John Jones, and they were married, and settled on lot 30, concession. 10, North Easthope, now occupie& by her son. Nine- teen years ago her husband was called to his reward, and she was left a widow. Mre. Jones then made her home with her son, Mr. E. W. Jones, who came into pos- Maiden of the property, and where she con- tinued to reside until her demise. Mrs. Jones was a faithful partner and a very de- voted mother, and in religion a. Methodist. Four sons :still survive to mourn her depart- ure. • Dadry,Markets. tio.Nrsasts /lay lird.-Entter-Itemipts are laro,'and flugfit oraaniiiry old at Itif to 174e. -Dairy and.rolls are Amos. Eggs - There is a good denumd at 9 to Dia' Tortorrro,, May 3rd -Butter -The offer- ings of large roll; continue quits liberal; and the markit for them is MillZ. Creamery is ID fair demand at 18o for prints, and 170 for tubs. Eggs -The receipts are fair, and the market is steady at 10 to 1010. Live Stook Markets. . Ltviraeoota May 2itd—The cattle trade for the test day or two - is slower. The followmg are the quotations; United States, 5fid ; Canadian,; Argentine, qd; Argeitine sheep, d. Moerrazata May 3rd—The butchers were out in full force, and trade was good, with -prices rather higher than for some time past. Prime beeves sold at from 4:1 to 44e per pound; pretty good stook at from al to 44o .per pound;.rough and half -fatted stook, rucluding milkmen's strippers, from 24 to 22o per pound. Cattle shippers were buying a few of the largest steers and oxen, paying from 4* to ligo per pound. Calves ere still very cheap, prices ranging from $1 to $6 each; very few bring over $4 club. Sheep sell at from 34 to 44o per pound; spring lambs at from V• to $4.25 each. Tat - hogs sell at from 14.87 to $5 per hundred pounds. EvYrAw, May 3rd.Loattle-Markst for good butchers' atoolr and' fat 'indium weight shipping steers fairly steady; heavy steers slow of sale and lower ; good fat shipping steers, $4.90 to $54 fat !smooth steers, $4.80 to 84.90; coarse and rough steers, $4 to 84.50; light steers, $4.50 to 84.05; fat heifers, $4.50 to 14.70; mixed butchers' stock, $3.75 to $4.40 ; good fat cows, $3.80 to $4.15.. Hogs—Market about steady, with fair demand for all kinds; good to ehoioe Yorkers, $4.07 to $4.10 ;light Yorkers, $4.05 to 84.07; rnixedjpackers grades, $4.10 to 84.12; medium Weights, $4.15 ; heavy hogs, $4.15 to $4.20 • roughs, $3.65 to $3.80; pigs, $1,75' to 13.90. Sheep and Iambs— R-..ipts light; market slow, but prices about steady for 'both kinds; native clip- ped lambs, choice to extra, $4.90 to $5; fair to good, $4.50 to $4.75; yearlings, fair to choice wethers, $4 to $4.25; weaned lambs, fair to choice, $5 to 15.75; native clipped sheep, choice to selected vrethers, $4.15 to $4.25; mixed sheep, $4 to $4.10 • common to fair, $3.75 to $3.95 ; $3.2i to $3.75. TORONTO, May 4th. -Export Cattle— There was a fair demand, and the prices paid ruled from $1 25 to $4 40 per cwt. mostly. Some good cattle sold for $4.35. Butchers' Cattle—In spite of the heavy offerings there was a fair amount of stiffness in this line. Some of the poorer cattle were left over in the pens at the close of the day. Prices rifled. from 3 tai ne per pound. There were very few went any - higher than the latter figure. One local butcher bought a few head at perhaps a shade better. Choice cattle sell fairly will, but there is not much demand for common. Stockers and Feed- ers—Light stockers, mostly for Buffalo, were selling fairly well, but- the demand for half -fat feeders was not so brisk. As high as $3.60 per cwt. was paid for some stock- ers. The top price wee about $3.65. Several deals were made at $3.50. The poorer cat- tle sold for 3c.- Bulls—There were quite a, few bulls in, and all sold - at last Irriday's quotations. Choice shippers find the best sale. Sheep and Lambs—Yearling lambs were firmer at from $5.50 to $5 90 per cwt. Spring lambs sold for $3 to $4 76 each. Butchers' and export sheep brought from 34 to 4c per pound. Choice light ewes sold for 4c and heavy at ne per pound. 'The hes.vi- oet sheep fetch the lowest prices. Bucks sell at 3 to 34o per pound. Calves—Offer- ings were a little heavier than they have been, ant the feeling, was a little weak, ex- cept for very !choice veels. Prices rule from $4 to $6 each, common selling somewhat lower, and extra choice a shade up. Mich' Cows and Springers—There was atficmer tone in this line as a result of an improved demand from dairymen. Quotations rule _from $25 to $40, some choice going as high as $45. Hogs—In spite of the heavy offer- inge there was a firm market. Choice sing- ers Advanced to 50 per pound, weighed off the oars. Light and thiek fat hogs sold for $4.624 per cwt., sows 3 to ato, and stags 20. Drovers report that the growing crop. of hogs forythe fallis large through the country. b:ows have had lerge littera, and the pigiare strong and healthy. 111111411111.1411111MIN ENTRANCE And leaving candidates for next examin- ation will bear of something to their ad- vantage by sending name and address, name of teacher, and location of school to the Central Business College, of Toronto. • Sendpostal trithout delay and mention this paper. The present session continues until July 1st, and members will be admittod at any time up to that date, and allowed complete any course selected after the holidaye. Write for particulars to - • W. II. SHAW, Principal. - 158042 - Births. CRAWFORD-In Hallett, en April 20tif, tho wife of Mr. Edward Crawford, of a daughter. SANDER -In Londesboro, on April 28rd, the wife of Mr. George Sander, of a son. JOHNSTON-In Mullett, on. April 26th, the :wife of Mr. John Johnston, of a daughter. • MoKEReek, n Ethel, -on April 25th, the wife of Mr. B. -McKee, et a eon. FERGUSON-1n Ethel, on April 25th, the wife of Dr. Ferguson, of a daughter. HOGARTH-e-Iit Stephen, on April 26th, the wife of Mr. Stephen Hogatth, of a eon • WALKER -In Crediton, on April 23rd, the wife of Mr. Robert Walker, of a son. EAU -1n Crediton, on April 20th, the wife of Mr. Chris. Rau, of a ecm. WALKER -On April 25th, in Turnberry, Mrs Geo. Walker, of a daughter. • AUSTIN -In East Wawanosh, on April 20th, the wife of Mr. A. Austin, of a eon. STEWART-In Ushorne, (boundary). on April 23rd, the wife of Mr. Jams Stewart, of a daughter. .BAVIDSON-In Exeter, on April 24th, the wife of Mr. John Davidson, of a son. BLASH1LL-In Brussels on April 24th, the wife of Mr. James W. Masai!, of a sou. PAGE. -le London, on April 29th, the elle of lifte Jameg Pagerof a daughter. Deaths. THE MARKETS. • SIAPOILTII, May 6th 1608. all Wheat(new), Standard , I tO to 1 08 Spring Wheat per bushel. - ...........1 00 to 1 03 Oats per bus a-. ••• ••• • II ••• ••• •••• ••• • • •• 32 tO 0 Mt Peas per bushel- ••• ••• ••• •• ••• •• • • •t: 'D 67 to 68 Barley per bushel.. Oa ea aro •••• •im • • • • 0 38 to 0 36 Butter, No. Licosa- - 0 18 to 0 14 Butter, tub- - - 0 14 to 0 14 Eggs per doz..- ••• •• • • • • 0 8 to 9 Arlene, per 100 ffte .•11 a.. ••• •••• • de •.• 2 75 to 2 76 Hay per ton - 5 00 to 6 00 Bides per 100 .......... 6 00 to 6 00 Ghee? Sk •• .. • . .. • • • • . 0 60 to 070 020 Potan;es.. . sper 1;usie*, .. . .. 0 40 to 0 50 Ben (retail) per barrel-- 1 00 to 0 00 wood per cord, (long).. 2 76 to 8 00 , Wood per °ord. (short) ..-........... 1 50 to 1 75 I Applee per bag......................0 ee 6) Mover Seed ..... .... . 3 000 too Timothy Seed 10 Pork, per 100' les.,•. • r•• • • • ...... • • • •• 6 76 to Tallow, per lb. - 02 to ----- Town% May 6.- Sei3 ehest, ;1.02 to $1.07 spring wheat, $0.85 to i).86;$oats. 88e to 88a; peas, per bush, 64e to 641;i barley, 40e to elo ; bay per ton, 18.00 to 69.60; butter, lto 150, pots - toe* per bag, 600 to 700 0116"8 P01 dolht 100 tO 1)o; heeled howls per 100 lbs, $6.50 10 88.01 1 00 8 50 200 .6 00 0 OE, BROWNELL-Id Seatorth, on May 2nd, Walter George Brownell, twin son of Mr. Joseph Brow- nell, aged 2 yeare, 1 month and 27 days. NEVIN-In Seaforth, on May 2nd, Menorah Nevin, wife of the late James Nevin, aged 61 years. _CLARK -In Goderich townahip, on April 23rd, John Clark, aged 65 years. BROUGH-At Galatia), on April pith, Mary Aust. wick Brough, widow of the late Seeker Brough, Q U., and for some thne Judge of the County Court of Theron county, aged 79 oars and 8 • days. MAIR-In Hullelt, on April 261h, Elva Irene, daugh- • ter of kir. Walter Male, aged 9 montbs and 26 days. • STEWART-In Stanley, on April 26th, Mary Bark- ley, wife of -Mr. James Stewart, aged 68 years and 9 months. KENT -In Winghain, on April 28rd, Margaret Kent, relict of the late Edwin Kent, aged 60 years. ELEE-In Exeter, on April 26th, Wm. Bice, aged 79 years. CLOAKEY-In Belgravo, on April 22nd, Martha Oloakey, aged 28 years. CAESAR -1n Belgravo, on April 25th, Wm. Caesar, • aged 50 years. SNYDER-In Mexico, on April 22nd,0f blood poison- ing, De. Hermann M. Snyder, last surviving child of the late Dr, R. W. Snyder, both well. known throughout tnetario, aged 80 ytare. ROBINSON-At his residence, la Mist Wawanosh, on April 28rd. F.dwerd Robinson, seed 74 years, 10 nionthaand 6 days. MoARTER-In Morris, on April 24th, John MeArter, • aged 70 years, 5 months and 24 days. TEFFREY-In ay, on April 23rd, John Teffrey, sged 64 years. ALDRIDGE-I0 Platteville, on April 22nd, Mona, wife of Mr. David Aldridge, and youngest dough - ter of the late Richard Sperling. of Grey town- ship, aged at surf. WHITZ8ID118-PALMBR-Iu Hensall. on APrl atlhereddetufe=of the addit's.pareots, by Rev. Mt- Kea, Mr. Albert Whiteside'. to MIN Nellie, daughter of Mr. 2honies Palmer. GRIFFITH-GIVEN-In Gederioh, on Apt 27t1I, b Rev. Joseph Edge, at the reiddenoe of the bride' father, Yr. Charles N. Griffith, formerly of Lon don, to Miss Hey 3., daughter of Mr. Eobert Given. LENNON-DONOHIJE-In the nomad bathetic church, Clinton, on April 26th, by Rev. Father Week Mr. J. Lennon, of Detroit, to Miss Emma Donohue, alio ot Detroit, daughter • of MO. Gegen. of Clinton. IMPORTANT NOTICES. TURK FOR SALL-For sale Let 28, Comiersion 2, Eibbert„ containing 150 iterev, .nearly all eared and under cullivaticin. It is all well fenoed and dratted. There is a good holm, and bank barn ; also two erased., There is plenty- of good watef. It is within three tniles of Dublin and five from Sege tenth, and is convenient to a good wheel. If net sold it will be rented for a term of years. Atm/ to JOAN MURPIIY, Seaforth. 168641 HORSE ROUTES. The Champion Shire Stallion o Canada, KILBURN. BERRY & Ganz% Proprieton. Will stand for the improvement of stook Berry's iesicand exchange edible; liensalL The Young Clydesdale Stallion, YOUNG OLENDERIE • PRINCE. JAMES Ross, Proprietor. Will stand for the improvement of stook this season at his own stable, Lot 13. London road, Stan- ley, half a mile tooth of Beuceneld. Terms -To in- sure a foal, $6. 1586-4 em••••••••• The Road and Carriage Stallion, ' RIA,LTO. A. CHARLESWORTH, Proprietor. (For pedigree end description see estalogee ) Winner of the red ribbon and let prize at the Great Industrial Fair. Toronto, will make this season as follows: Rialto will leave his own stable, Eg- mondville. on Monday, and during the week take in the following places : Kyle's hotel, Staffs, Dublin, Ileochweod, Walton, Bruisels, Blyth, Manchester, Goierkli, Clinton. Baylleld, 'Varna, and then home for Saturday. Stepping places later. 1686 -tf - The Throughbred Running Stal- lion, EIDINGURGH., Registered in Bruce's Stud Book, Vol. 1, Page 142, Record, 1:40. JAMES BERRY, Proprietor. Wednesdsy-Will letve his own nimble, Lot 23, Conceeslon 8, L. R. S„ Tuokersmith, and go south to John Moir's, for noon; then to -Contras, at Mof- fatt's hotel, tor the night. Thursday-Nortb to Ifavekshaw's hotel, Exeter, -for noon; then to Kip. pen, for one bout ; then home. The remainder of the week he will be at his own stable. . The Imported Clydesdale Stallion, • MOUNT BOYS, (8064) Vol. XII Clydesdale Stud Book of Great Britian. RoBERT .& ARCH. MENZIES, Proprietor,. Monday -Will leave his ewn stable Lot 12, Con- cession 11, McKillop, and proceed to John Eckert'., Concession 9, Maintop, for nom ; thoncse to Joseph Reigate Concession 3, Hibbert, for night. Tues- day -To Charles Gormley, Concession 7, Hibbert, for noon; thence to Peter McCann's, Coneeesion 8, Hibbert, for night. Wednesday -To Dick's hotel, Seafcrth, for noon; thence to John Staple's, Kin - burn, for night. Thursday -To Harry Allan's, Har - lock, for noon ; thence to Walton for night. Fri- day -To J. Coats', Concession 14, Grey, for noon ; thence to James McNair's, Com:tendon 14, Grey, for night. Saturday -To Samuel McPherson', Conoes- Dion 14, MeKillop, for noon ; thence to his stable. The Imported Draught. Stallion, . LORD OF THE MANOR. - 2,971, Vol. 8, C. S. B, G. B. ARCHIBALD MENZIES, Prprietor. • Monday -Will leave his own s , ble, Lot 12, Con- cession 11, Maintop, and proceed n rth to Duncan McKenzie's, Boundary Line, Grey, for noon ; then to Long's hotel, Crenbrook, for tho night. Tues- day -To for noon; then to John MeCabey's, t 16, Coneenion 8, Mortis for night. Wednesday -To James Craig's. COnCe831011 7, Morris, for noon; . then to Mason's hotel, Blyth, for night. Thursday To Wm. Roses, Concession 18, Hallett, for 000 0; then to John Dodd's, Commute!' 10,, Maintop, for nIg t. Fri- day -To John Dorrance s, Conceeslon 4, Mailliop, for noon; to the Royal hotel, Seaforth, for the night. Saturday -To Hugh Gordon's, Cloneeeston 7, Maintop, for noon; to hie own vetabie for the night, remaining Until the following Monday. Pure Bred Clydesdale Stallion, ROYAL STATESMAN. MCKAY BROTHERS, ' Ptoprietore. Monday. May 2nd -Will leave hii gym stable Lot .8, Conceesion 6, Toeheremith, and; proceed east to the 'Ebbed boundary, then south! to Duncan Min Taviah's, Lot % Concession 10, Tuokeremith, for noon ,. thence west to McKinnon's Outer, then south 1.1 miles, then east to Thome') Wren's, concension 12. Bibbed, for • sight. •fuesday-Will . prokeed west to Chleelhurst, en south to Robe Mornay's, oon- ceesion 6. Usborne, for neon; thence west from Bisbop's corner 11 miles, thed north to Wood Brother's, Corcession• 8, Uiborne boundary, for night. Wednesday -Will premed north 81- miles along Conine/don 2, Tuckersmith, » Archibald Mo Gregor's, for noon; thence east and north along the Klppen road to his own stable: Thunday-Will proceed north 11 miles t i Arch'tu, We corner. then east 11 miles along Conceesion 5, to Hibbert boundary. then north 21 miles to Robert Dev- ereaux'', for noon ; thence west II miles along the Huron road, thence south by way ef Sproat's brick- yard to We own stable. Friday -Will proceed north to Egmondville. then west by way of Mill road to James IleIntoehtte for noon; thence by way of Cont cession 4, Tenikeremith, to leis own stable, where he will remain till the fallowing Mendel morning. SEALED Tp.DERS Addressed to the undersigned. and endorsed "Tend er for Public Building, Rat Porta e," will be receiv- ed until Thursday, May 19th, 1898. for the construc- tion of a building at Itit Portage, Ont. Dans and specification can be seen and form of tender, and all neceseary infolen Non obtained at this Department and at the c oa of Mr. George Barnet, Custom Monte, Rat Portage, Ont. Persons are notified that tende a will not be on. adored wile, made on the printed form suppliee and signed with their aotual signatures. Each tender must beeaccompanied by an accepted bank cheque,' made payab'e ta the order of the Honourable the Minister of Public Worke, equal to ,five per cent. of amount of taa tender, which will be forfeited if the party decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or if he fail to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not ae- cepted the cheque will be returned. The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, , E F. E. ROY, , Secretary. Department of Public Works, 't Ottawa, April 21st, 1898. Newepapers insetting this adv r isement without authority from th.e Departmen will not be paid paid for it. ••• 1680-2 • SOUTH HUION. Tho following les staternect the expenses in- curred bv and on behalf ot M. Y Idahoan a candi- date at the election of a member ,of the 1:egielative Assembly of the. Province cf Ontario, in the Eleo. total Dieted' of South Huron, holden the first dey of March, 1898 • Persondexpenses of candidate; 5 88 75 Livery hire • as 00 Hall rent 40 00 • Organizatioe expenees 29 09 Expenses of speakers 89 CO Printing and adverbieing 4 00 Telegraph and telephone 8 49 Sundries ' 50 Electric) light 2 00 Poatage 2 40 $301 24 Codified cornet. (Signed) JOHN WEIR; Agent. raft KIBLER, Returning Meer. Deted at Zurich, this `a)th day of April, 1898. Plain Is extended to every ladytto inspect our showing of new and stylish Dress Goods. Dress Goods is the mainspring of this business, and in every respect you %ill find our stock up-to-date. If, you, want an ex- pensive dress, a medium or low priced one, we have them in styles and qualities that are Worthy of your attention Melt Dress Goods is a strong point here. black double fold Serge Dress Goods, all wool, 20o and 250. 'Fancy Congo Black • Dress Goods, double fold,' special at 253. Fancy figured black double fold Dress Goods, extra value at 30c. Fifty cents is a ' popular price in Dress Goode, by looking through our assortment you will find many lines at that price, which are really worth much more. Extra special lines in plain and fancy Lustre, Cash- mere, Serge Belie!, eso. In the above makes some elegant goods may be procured at 50o. In better goods at 60o, 75o, 80; 90e, $1 and $1.25 ,.you will find no • more complete aseortment. COLORED DRESS GOODS In plain or fancy, sightly goods, special 25o. , Fancy Drees Goods, beautiful effects, 30c. Brocade Dress Goods, splendid variety, 50o. The lines of Fancy Drees Goods we are showing at 60o, 75o, 80e, 90o and $1, are wonders in the art of weaving. One very pretty line of Fancy; Dress Goods is made of silk and linen -in new shades of green, blue and brown, the price is 75o. Covert- Suiting in a variety of shades, special at 85c. Yuman* Cloth, a new style of girds,makes a handsome costume, $1. Good assortment of dress lengths. Trimmi ings n Braids and Silks to match all dress goods.Ladies are surprised at the little prices we ask for High Grade Dress Goode. ( ' • • .A.1sTrio mucm. igoicINNON r& CC). 1111()VING FINE • FURNITURE Isn't easy by any means, and yet we have scored a great success in this line, because our chief lever is quality, while we use price for a purchase, and, with the aseist- awe of late ityles and honest workman- ship, we succeed in moving a large stock of choice Furniture from our store to the homes of satisfied purchases. No old stock here, but up-to-date Furniture. Why not call and inspect stock and prices Our Undertaking Department' is complete and strictly up-to-date with a larger selection than ever before, and prices tot suit every one's needa We have a q antitY of suitable chairs to be used at funerals, which we will lend free of cha\rge, and. any orders that we are favored wiih shall receive, our best attention. Ni ht calls promptly attended to by our undertaker, Mr. S. T. Mimes, Goder- ich street, Seaforth, Opposite the Methodist church, . BR ADFOOT, BOC, & CO., SM.A.POIR•TIEE. CADY'S BLOCK. p erg! s B crle Shoes Cil 1.7 Choc late and. Black, Corrqgated Soles, Comfprtable Lasts, Built for Bicyoles, A general 11 -round out- doo shoe, King's make, ' no e better. Price $115.. Call aid se them. Special offering for this week in: —LACE CURTAINS • —EMBROIDERIES —LACES ' • —LADIES' SKIRT WAISTS —LAD,IES' PLAIN AND RIBBED CASHhIERE HOSE —PARASOLS —BELTS • — ORGANDIE MUSLINS —ART: MUSIJNS — CORSETS —GLOVES —LADIES' UNDERWEAR; Etc. Coll and inspected, it will pay you. Quality J. and Prices Right. 'SMITH EAFORTH. MIC ON S LE Ot GROCERY STOCK. Thor will be ffrrd or sale, on bloc, by public auction on TUE DAY, THE 10111 DAY OF MAY, 1898. at 10 o'clock in tbe ferenOon, on the premises at Seaforth, the steck in trade belonging to the estate of James M ;Ginnie, of Seeforth, unbent. The stock will bo sold at Z rate on the () dollar. Terme, cash Th stock Sheet can be se at the °Mee of the node signed f om whom hither particu- lars may be had: R. S. HAYS, , Solicitor • or H. E. Wilson, Assignee of . James 114 r hada' Estate. Neaforth, May 3 d, 1898. 15864 "10a ' 4;!..wmtz Cftl CD CD 1-1 174 et- tt CP' r:I•a 2 ell- I•a• 17' sp td on tz id • " cr• •$=.1 CD le psito 1-1 es- cei 0.1 e+ - o+ • et- et - p ti) (1) 4e1 ci) al did z os -go 0 1.w • 1.4• CD 111i N I1 P 18 a Z cp CD it 0. F2 ID M 0 40 _cD C 1-4• p ts 3 F- 0 Ci:q c+ 7:10 St2 m -11 rn CD 1--43 m PICKARD & Co.'s You will find everything complete in the lines of General Dry Goods, Carpets Clothing, Millinery; etc.• In the Carpet Department. Ail the newandcorrect Carpets,Oil Clothii,Linoleums and Grass MattInglwill be found in stock. We ask the buying publiic to inspect our immense range of all Wool Carpets, -Union - Carets, Axminster Carpets, Brussels Carpets, Tapestry Carpets, at the closest possible priees, that OUT close buying alone can produce. In the Clothing Department. Our stock is now full and complete. All sizes for all ages, from ,the small boy to ihalarge man, can be fitted to perfection. The price of our -Clothing, QUALITY CONSIDERED, will be found on the rock bottom. We do not sacrifice value, for price, every customer must get value 'from our store, kr the money they spend In the Dress and Silk Department All the new and interesting novelties will be shown this season. Our large and comprehensive stock will suit even the most delieate in taste or style.. Try our Dress Department when you want a low price Dress, a medium price Dress, or a high class Dress. We suit the masses. In Staple Goods Department. A fine assortment of Cottons, Prints,„Muslins, Shirting., Cottonades Duck and Denims, Linens, Towellings and Towels. Fancy Goods. Parasols, Laces, Embroideries, Handkerchiefs, Chiffons, Fang Silks, etc., etc., etc., at 1171111. PICKA.RD & CO EC • IMPORTETRS, • Opposite Town Building, Corner Main and. Maliket Streets. Try PEIRCE For the following lines in which this' store takethe lead: Whitewear, Skirt Waists, Top Skirts, Wrappers, Underwear, Parasols'Dress Goods, Trimmings, Silks, Stamp Linens, Fancy Linens, 'Wash, Silks, Prints Muslins, Wash Goods, rt Muslins, Lace Curtains, Staple Goods Laces, Gloves Irankerchiefs, Parasols, Draperies, Chenille and Tapestry Curtains. Remember We have but one price to all, and that is the lowest -possible price. Our trade is an increasing ,one and. higher still is our motto. Try our store! We never were in such a position to give you high class Dry Goods at such low priees. Don't fail to see our Shirt Waists, at 50e, 75c, $1, $1.25,- and $1.50. • Don't fail to see our Wrappers, at79e, 95e, $1 .25, $1.38 and $1,68. Wh Don't fail to see our Ladies' ite Skirts, at 79e, 90e, 98e and $1.25. • Don't fail to see our Lathes' Night Gowns, at 35e, 419e, 59c, 75c and 98c. • 41;11, •16 •11 Our Millinery Dept., Is in the first rank this season,ancl all cuktorners favoring. 118 with their patronage will find it to their advantage; every effort will be put forth to please you Price Plays an Important Part. You will find our Millinery lower in Trice for the same, :goods tken you can get them elsewhere. Every Tuesday is Bargain Day. This day consists of special inducements all the through the store. Sips here and there, that one can pick up and get a bargain in. People appreciate Bargain Day'. Executors' Notice. In the Surrogate Court in the County of Huron, in the matter of the Estate of David Clark, late of the Village of Hen - sail, gentleman, deceased. Boni.° ill hereby given pursuant to Revised Statutespf Ontario, 1897, °banter 129, Section 38, that all tenons having &Alms against the Estate of the said David Clark, • late of the Villa;. of Hensel!, gentleman, deceased, are hereby required to send or deliver their claims to Mistime JeMell Clark, of the Village of Mansell, carriageniste ,r or /dr. Edmond Troyer, of the Township of Hay, lairs Green P. 0 the Executors of the Fettle of the said David Clark, no or before the 4th day of June, A. D., 16931 with full particulars of their chilms and tho security (if any) held by them, duly verified by afffdaylt. And notice is hereby given that 'after the said 41h day ot June, A. D , 1898, the old Exeoutors witi proceed to di:tribute the assets of tb e mitt demiste& among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to tha „clams of which they, tha Executors: shell have received notice of, and that they will not be liable for the sidmeets, or any peel thereof, to any person or person) of whose OJAIM tbey shell not have veceiyed not co of as above required. WM. JAMES CLARK, Mensal P.O. e.e EDMOND-TROYER, . emeoueers. Witness- Hills Green P. 0. G. J. SUTHERLAND, knoll 0. Med, ith May, 1898. e 1686-4 Try Pentecost's Progressive Storej we ex le me Pentecost's one Price Cash Store Cardno's Block Pentecost's Pentecost's Under Town Clock ,•,•••••-• •