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The Huron Expositor, 1898-07-08, Page 5_ • SS& arts Nrkw I XI to. 110t1 buying a, sizes 'are 14 an, Of good tares and tit 'Rof Coats, r, %forth. waa at. Blyth for - 1g his part as pre- sehoel entrance. ow toperform-ali .—Rev. Mr. and. re Iast week mak- if warm friends mity of cheering , mita count'enances aYing ierrow well w wanted is a few then ;he past for am Kyle, sr., ia re -touched with ,:!ompleted it will r:e.—Mrs. Andrew e,jrof Tacker- isa Margaret Bell, Niesday hat on a . They went by left behind wish d a safe return.— ',age, who knows boat right, and r model farmers thing for. profit, a dish a new - Ph, for size and re. Redmond has which will corn- • them roeasuring Mrs. Redmond ,as theory.—Mr- 'at Porter's er end of the tees parents, this village., eighborhood to his brother, Tuckersmith.— quietly in our ure going to while many ng their annual vantage of the nt a pleasant anied by -Miss t the fore part rs. John Bal- d Mrs. Frank are visit- _ er‘ and sister, cheson, of the ding school at h holidays.— , of Kincar- ental home of this part are xt to spend new- to see ated so gear McKay have heir fine resi- this summer. tractor, Mr. count 'a the' d. the entire in every par - Herman, did ng, and Mr. the past few good sale of ley seem to sheep. —Mr. the good - good repair, irtg the work. favorite with the number Ever vehicle ppearste he Cudmore was in the inter - oft! and Miss hatge of the unday, Cap. joh.—Mar mer resident at Hensall. so much en - is guest at Oa Tuesday -Methodist, bath schools. t time was student of he Rectory. ry acceptah- terlooys re - day. They Hzeter. Bolooe,—The .Ladies' Ala of the James 4tt church, had a garden party on the Ulm. of Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Gesild,-on Wednesday :evening lasts—About 6,000 pie spent Dominion dey at "'Grand d.—The RoyalaTemplars of temperance plonked at Grand Bend peik on Wednea- 'day lest.—Detective J. T. Westoott return- ed home on Wednesday of last Week from Springbank, with 'Isabella Cookdeughter a Mr. William Cook, of Ileum% Who dis. appeared mysteriously from Hensall on the morning of /slay the •19tb last. She was taken to 'Lomeli on Thursday, and return- ed to Inspector Sanders, of the Children's Aid Society, London, who will look -after her welfare in the future. She is a very • bright, intelligent young girl.—The Exeter and Clinton lacrosse club will cross sticks here on Monday next. ..An at-lsome will be in the skating rink in the evening.—The -Orangemen will march in a •body to the 'Slate •street church on Sunday morning next, when the Rev. W. Blubaugh, will preach a amnion to them. -- Several fields of fall wheat in this district will be cut before another week is past.— Haying_is far advanced and is an abundant yield.—Mr. George Atkinson left for Waits- • burg, Washington, last week, where ha wilt make it Ins future home.—The wife of Mr. Themes Crews, ofExeter North, aged .33 years and .1 month, died suddenly on Wednesday of lest week, and was buried in the _Exeter cemetery on Dominion day.— Mr. Simon Stahl, Berlin, visited. friends here thies week. _ Cromarty.' Pionto.—The picnic of the season was the - one here on the let of July, held by Mr. W. E. Hoggarth, in connection with the Crom- arty- school. - Sinceit was held on the 1st, it collided with Borne other events, which somewhat interfered with the attendance, -.yet a very large -crowd was present, includ- e big a goodly number frone Staffa section, .,----where Mr. Ifeggitrth tinght previous to coming to Cromarty. Therein in the early , Tart of the day made it look rather =prom - 45 'sing, yet it had the effect of leaving every- thing clean and fresh for the afternoone sports, consisting of races and other con- tests, and ewinge, all of which there was an abundance. The races and contests were held in front of the picnic woods, the ladies being supplied with seats opposite the goal of the race -course. The contests were very exciting, and. were well filled by contestants a both: sexes and. all ages. Liberal prizes were given, and the following is a list of the winners: Boys' running race; under 8 years, tfarry Morris, Alex. McLaren.; boys' run- nina rake, under 11, Jimmy Hislop, Lindsay MoKelfar ; boys' raee, open to sell, Bertie a Butler, Frank Allen ; girls rosining race, under 9 years', Carrie Martin, Gertie Miller; girls' runningtace, under 11, Nettie Butler, Bessie ,Speare ; girls' runnug. race, open, Jennie Butler, Janet McKellar; girls' egg and spoon race, under 10, Nettie Butler, :Carrie Martin; egg and spoon race, .over ten, Linda Norris, Ethel Norris; boys' three-legged. race, Hislop andAllan, 'Hamil- ton and Allatt ; young ladies' walking race, Jennie 'Maki), .1. Howard; young ladies' - running race, Agnes McKellar, F. McDon. aid ; men's race, over, 50 years, Ben. neg. garth and A. Allan, ties; men's race, under 50, John McLaren, Sonmel Speare ; young tun's race, open to all, John McDonald, Hugh McLachlan; boys' pie eating contest, Robbie Norris, Willie /Miller; needle raee, Hugh McLachlan and Lilly Parks Walton • Kerslake and Agnes McLachlan. Two tug- of-war contests alto took place; one be- tween the benediets, captained by Simon Miller, and the bachelors, captained by William Ettv - the other between two par- ties of the school boys, chosen- by Frank Allen and Norman. Hemilton. It was dur- ing these contests that the excitement ran • highest, and one would have thqught Cuba • was at stake. The former Was won by the benedicts, and the latter tug by Frank Allen's part t .-although it seemed for a long time, in both cases, as if neither would win. .... POINTS.—The reeent rains have somewhat its -damaged the heavy crepe and delayed ey- ing, but have caused the root crop to row raipdly.—Mr. George Wren and his si ter, .Annie, spent Sunday last with friends neer Ethel.—sOn- Saturday evening last as our constable -was extreeftg honey, some ef the bees flew tolls neighbors garden in Which the proprietor was working and gave him a__,-- considerable bother. He tried, to fight the '‘,"" bees but get the worst of it, then. he went over to fight the constable but didn't do more than make some violent threats. Chiselhurst. Morris. kOTES.—Good hay weather so far this week. The crop not so heavy as lad year.— John Kelly is laid up with a felon on his hand. It is a bad time to he idle now.— Jas. Kelly had a manure bee on Saturday Iast. —Master D. Halliday is at Clinton this week writing at the Model.—War news is getting very interesting now. We doubt the Americans are in a. bad box.—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Russell were visiting friends at and around Milverton, Perth county, this week.—Wm. Cantelon is visiting in this locality. His homeiri in Petrone. —S. Irvine has purchased a new pony .binder.—J and A. Cloakey have bought a Frost and Wood inder.—Monday was a very cold day for July. Zirkton. NUPTIAL. —There's nothing half so sweet in life as love's young dream, and on •Wed- nesday of last week leafy June did its beat in the Way of weather and lent a quota of bright 'sunshine for the perfecting of an occasion over which the little god, cupid,. •delighte to preside. At the parsonage here, Miss Laura Prior was united in marriage with, the gentleman of her choice, William. Kay, son of Thomas Kay, of Farquhar. The happy event took place in the after- noon. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. John Ball. The bride is one of Farquhar's fair maidens, and THE EXPOSITOR joins with a host of friends in wishing the young couple a long and a prosperous life. DOMINION DAY.—The annual picnic un- der the auipices of the Methodist • church, held here on the 1st of July, was a grand success. The forenoon passed off quietly, and in the afternoon tea was served by the young ladies, after which the chair was taken by 1dr. Joseph Pearin, of Anderson, while addresses were delivered by Rev. Stephen Watt, of Woodham, and Rev. John Ball,and music was furnished by the Orange lodge brass band. Proceeds $10L50. After the speaking the sports were commenced, and resulted as follows: 100 yard race, H. Spearin, H. Robinson ; boys' race, under 12 yeara. old, Frank Carr, Frank Mills • run- ) fling long jump, Harold Spearin, Harvey Robinson, Harold Spearin; vaulting with pole, Fmk-. Spearin, H. Spearin; hurdle race H. Spearin, H. Robinson ; egg race, F. race, H. Robinson ; patting 16pound atone, Bert Bryans, Wm. Jameson; tossing caber, -David Foster, Wm. Jameson. In the evening a lively gairte of baseball was played between the Melba Leafs and the Hurons, which resulted ina victory for the Maple Leafs by a score of ;5 .to 4. At 3 o'clock an exciting game 1 of • baseball was played between London paat and the Chicago Stars, which resulted -In a victory for the Stars by a score of 11 to 6. Nos.—A number from London, Toron to, Et. Marys, Exeter, Grantdn, • Mount •Clemens, Michigan ; Anderson,/ Woodham and Ridgetown spent DominionDay in our village. ---Mrs. George L. Vilian and Mrs. Hutchings, of Toronto, a ' visiting at Robert Fletcher's this week. Mr. William Miller, who cut his leg some time ago, is able to be around again. --A lively runaway • occurred hereon Friday last, when Mrs, , (Dr.) Pergueonla horse ranaaway, but it was caught before any serious damage was done. Doupe, Branchton's popular teacher, is home for the sumlner vacation.—Frank Davis,- of St. Mayo, spent Sunday at home. —W. R. Combas a new •Dominion bike.— John Gilfiliatt held a strawberry featival on his lawn, on the 14th 'commission, on Wednesday evening of last week.—A recap - ' tion party was given to Rev. John Ball on his arrival here on Wednesday :last, by a number of the ladies of the Methodist church. --Mies M. L. Shier, who has been teaching at the Linwood public school, has returned home. Miss L. Lackner, of Hawkesstille,•'accompanied her.—Mr. Bert Taylor, violinist, of Cleveland, took part in the concert at Centralia on Friday evening last.—Mr. George Vickers, jr., who has been painting for the put six month', at Mount Clemens, Michigan'is renewing acquaintances in our village this week. - Chicago. • Bluers.—The farmers _are busy cutting hay. --Mr. Charles Hey, from Michigan, was visiting hie When—Miss Agnes Sear- cher, from Kilmanah, •Michigan, has re- turned hOme.—Mr. Peter Eisenbaoh, 'artist freaccopainter,who was decorating the Evan- gelical church last week, has gone to Heidle- burg,,where he has secured a job of painting a chureh.—Mies Clara Beaver has returned home from Berlin.—There will be no ser- vices in the Evangelical church on Sunday on account of the children's day, which will he held in Zurich. Varna. NOTES. -011P 8C11001 01088d for the BUM - mer holidays on Thursday laists—A number of our villagers attended the garden party at Mr. John Beacom's, and report a grand succees.—Farmers in this, vicinity are busily engaged et haying. .The crop is very good. Fall wheat is_ripening very fast, and prom- ises a fine :yield.—Mrs. John Reid, Parr Line, kft on Thursday laat for Spokane Falls, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Morrison. We wish her a safe and pleasant journey. -- Mr. Wm. Beatty, of Ethel, -spent Sunday at his home.—On Sunday next Rev. J. T. Kerrin, rector of Mitchell Episcopal church, will preach a special sermon to the Orange- men of this', district. Members to meet in the Orauge hall at , six o'clock, service at 6:30.—Our picoalo band will play for the Osangemen next Tuesday in Hensell. They will appear in their nes,elmaid uniforms. ' *Bistionellii. • A number of first-class farms for sale in Morris and Grey, on easy terms. Also any amount of money to loan on farm security at 5 per cent, with terms of repayment to suit the borrower. Apply to F. S. Kcorr, Brussels. 1678-tf NOTES. —On Dominion Day Brussels was all peace and quietness'thegres.ter number of our citizens going to Wroxeter, where they were opening the new bicycle track. Oar band, baseball and lootball teams were there. The football teamwon from Wrox- eter, as also did the baseball boys, but the latter also met a defeat, for the second' time this year, from Cargill, the score being 9 to 4. —Melville church picnic was held on Tuesday, in Davidson's groves -and was a' succese.—R. Leatherdale s team of drivers had a run through town the other day to the salt block, the breaking of a tug being the amount of damage done.—Some of our nimrods are now sleeping on the banks of the mill dam. Seeing they are allowed to fish, it is hoped they will contribute towards the rent of the privilege, and thus assist in preserving the fish. — Fall wheat never looked better than it does this year, and about the end of next week farmers will commence cutting. • They are now busy saving a fine crop of hay.—Mat. Chambers, formetly a hotel keeper between here and S.eaforth, buttiow of Chicago and St. Louis, being engaged in running horses, he and Fred Foster owning a stable, ,is visiting frienda1iere.' Londesb o. • PERSONALS.—Rev. W. 1a1, of Toronto, is in the village this week re ewing old ac- quaintances.e—Mr. A. Brodgen, of Toronto, is spending his vacation at his home. Mrs. Brodgen, who has been speaiding some time in Clinton, returned home laot week.—Mr., Fred Buggin renewing old aegaintances.— We are sorry:to say, that Mrs. James Sho- brdok is netimproving. Picrac.-eSThe Methodist Sunday school annual picnic held on July lst was a great success and had for its object the bring- ing together the children, -parents, teaohers and their friends for social intercourse, and on Friday last it fulfilled its mission in every respect. The weather was all that could be deeired. Dinner was served and all did justice to the dainties which the waiters Prockeed from the rows of well filled batkets. After dinner an interesting game of football was played in the field ad- joining the grove, then there were l'siot races of almost ,every description. The crowning pleasure' of the day was derived from the music Of the Clinton brass band, which wafted on the -breeze at intervals during the afternoon.—The strawberry fes- tival held by the Epworth League on the parsonage lawn on Friday evening, of last week was a great success. The weather was moat favorable and the attendance was very large and all present seemed to Enrico, themselves to the fullest extent, in a free, sociable manner. The presence 'of the Clinton brass band was a pleasing feature of the, evening. Their -music was much en- joyed and was just what was wanted for such an occasion. 'It Is almost needless to say that the tables were well provided with the good thinge_of this life as the ladies of the Epworth League have an enviable °rep- utation in that respect: Perth Items. —The strawberry festival in connectiori with the Presbyterian church Sunday school, Mookton, which came off last week, was fairly well attended. Strawberries, . ice cream and lunch were served on the church grounds, after which the crowd repaired to the church, where a good programme was rendered. SpeeOlsee were delivered by Rev. P. A. McLeod, of Atwood, and Rev. j. Abrey, of Monkton. The proceeds amount- ed to about $20. —A deliberate attempt was made to de- stroy the Watson block, in Mitchell, last week, by a man named Parr, who owns the building.. Parr was seen leaving the build- ing early in the evening, and about one o'clock in the morning a light wets seen in the part of the building occupied by Parr. The alarm was given, and the fire, although well started, was soonextinguished. It was found that shavings soaked in coal oil were scattered all over the floor. Parr was ar- rested, and committed to stand his trial at Stratford next court of juriediction. The building was insured or $2,060. —On Sunday evening, June 26th, a. sad event occurred at the residence of Mr. James Woodley, sr., of Fullerton, when his third daughter, Annie' died. She suffered for some months, butbore her sufferings patiently and bravely, with a Christian fortitute. She will be greatly missed by the young people as she was afavorite with all. She was also a zealous worker in church, Sunday school and league, and her piece will be hard to fill. The bereaved ones have the heartfelt sympathy of all the community. ; —Charles Lewis, about sixteen years of • age, son of -Mr. Wm. Lewis, Of the Ameri- can Hotel, Stratford. fell from a three- story window last Friday night, and sus- tained serious injuries. It seems that on retiring he drew his bed close to the win- dow to get the fresh -air. Tbe bed was higher than the window sill, and it is surmised that he rolled out. He wee found in an un- conscious oondition on the sidewalk, about 3 o'olook in the morning. He was (serried to the house end three doctor* WM/ sum- moned, when it was found that his AM tom and a number of ribs on his left side were broken, beside* tome internal injuries.. The doctors cannot say yet as to the outcome of the case, although* hopes are now entertain- ed for his ressovery.—Sinoe the above was in. type, we learn that the lad has died. • —The members of the Atwood Methodist church ohoir met at Mir. Jaime Dionaldson's -residence a short time ago, and presented one of their number, Miss Edith Ball, with a handsome copy of the Bible and Methodist hymn book, in recognition of her nerviest to the choir during the past three yearn. Miss Mary Adams read the address, and Miss Lizzie Switzer made tbe presentation4 Miss Ball accepted the beautiful gifts in a few well chosen remarks, indicattve of her grate- fulness to the donors, and regret at having to sever her connection with the choir. ' —The largest crowd of the season attended the garden party held on the grounds sur- rounding the home of Mrs. W. R. Davis, of Mitchell, a short time ago. Seebaoh's hill erase band was present throughout the even-. ing, and discoursed sweet music for the promenade. The several tables did a big business, but soon after 10 o'olook rain 'be- gan to fall, which oauaeda sudden termin- ation of the entertainment, and effected the •receipts by fully $15 to $20. As it was, the gross proceeds ruched- $85,45, and after paying expense, *68 were left, which will be applied towards Trinity church debt. —On Sunday morning, 26th ult., at 10 o'olook, Mr. WM. Ross departed from his natural to his spiritual life. The deceased came to this country from Tarbot, Ross - shire, Scotland, in 1850, and for many years was contraotor for the Grand Ironic Rail- way in Michigan and Canada. He settled in Mornington township some 40 years ago, and succeeded in clearing several farms, and four years ago he retired from the ferns, and moved into Newton. The late Mr. Ross was a valued member of the -Presbyterian church and a devoted parent. in politics he was a staunch mid lifelong Liberal. He leaves a widow and three sons. —A very pretty event took place in Wal- lace on June 22nd, when Mr. W. T. Scott, of London, was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Hemsworth, at ." Norwood Hall," • the residence of the bride's, parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. Gard- ner, reetor of St. Paul's church, Palmerston, in the presence of a few of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The bride, who was very charmingly attired in white, .was assisted by her sister, Mils Louise, while the groom was ably supported by Mr. Shrimpton, of London. Miss Laura Stuart, of Listowel, played the wedding march. ' —Mies Margaret R. McCulloch, a former teacher in Milbank village school, has met with success in her profession on the other side of the line. She has taught in Detroit. for a number of veers, and recently was promoted from the principalship of a six - room school to the principalship of a beauti- ful new grade grammar school. Previ- ous to leaving her former charge, the teach- ers and parents of the -pupils presented Miss McCulloch with a beautiful gold watch. • Miss McCulloch's duties in her new position will be simply supervision over a large corps of twelve teachers. Her salary will be $1,200 per yearL —Mrs. Richard Babb, of Mitchell, left laat Tuesday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Tucker, at Regina. Mrs. Wm. Sykes went the same time to Moosomin to visit her mother and other friends. The latter lady will be accompanied by her son. —Mr. R. H. Myers, M. P. P., of Minnie dose, Manitoba, was in Stratford lately, at- tending the funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr. F. D. Hamilton. Mr. Myers has a large legal practice'and in theifield of poli- tics is one of Manitoba's coming men. Fsrucefield. R. B. Moons, Brumfield, Notary Public Conveyancer, Fire ani Life lesurance agent. Any emount of money to loan at 6 per cent. on first-olaes farm security. Also a limited amount of private funds at 5 per cent. At home every morning and Wednesday of each week. Several good farms for sale. , •1671 =1111111111,111111111•111=11 THE MAIKETS. , Pall Wheat (new), Standard 8BAPORTH, J. uly0 7716h .to1S908.77 AM. Spring Wheat rot bnehel,..... ..... .... 0 76 to 0,77 'Oats per bushel _ .. — .. - .. - .... 0 23 tO 0, 24 P018 per bushel.........._ .... - .... 0 46 to ' 46 Barley per bushel-- — - - .... 0 80 to 083 Sutter, No. i; loofa- - - .. .- - .... 0 12 to 0 18 riEgrurP, peer:11°00z lb' - ... - - -........... 42 0075 to 62 0075 Better, tub- •.• •-• ••• • • ••••• •••• .0 am 00 128 tito) 0 180 Elides per 100 los Hay per ton new . _ , 5 00 to 6 00 8whooeepi Skins 050 to 070 . 0 16 to 018 Potatoes per bush, (new)- ... . .. -. - 0 50 to 060 Salt (retail) per barrel... ...• • p ...• •- • • • 1 00 tO 0 00 Wood per oord (long)...... - 2 7: tto1 o 8 0026 Wood per cord (short) 16 i Apples per bag. 0 60 i 100 1 00 to 2 00 8 00 e0 8 50 imCloveroth yt!ettede, 1 Plaoiriko,wp4401.1b.0 100lbs...-.--........ .. - 6 72 i 6 t: 0 08 8 00 , • , TORONTO. July 7.-ra 1 wheat. *080 to sa.sa opting wheat, 60.80 to 50.80 ; oat. 843 to Ile; peas, per bush, 51c to 51c; barley. Sto to 840; hay per 1108, (600 SO 9.0Q;tbutter, 18.1 to 141 ; pots- ;oea per bag, 800 to 35c; eggs per dos.. llo to 123 7,, dreeeed hogs. per 100 lbs, 56.50 to 36.75. • Toronto Wool Market. Market about steady. Deliveries very fair. Quotations on this market are as fol- lows :—Unwashed, 10 to 11o; fleece, 16 to 16ic for small lots, delivered; pulled, 18io for supers, and 20 to 210 for extras. - . Dairy Markets. Irosertsooe, July 5th—Offeringe to -day, 4,030 boxes; 75 boxes sold at The ;- 7 3-16c refuted for several lots; large attendance.. T000tero,July 5th —Eggs —Holding steady at Ili to 12c for all candled stock. Be. ceipte are fair, and the demand good. Splits - sell at about 9e. Butter—Pastures good and receipts liberal. Market steady, how- ever, at former quotations' for ail dairy. Creamery BO far unchanged. Quotations are as follows :—Dairy, tubs, poor to med., ium, 11 to 120 ; choice 121 to 13c; small dairy, pound prints, 13:to 14c; creamery, tubs and boxes 16 to 17c; pounds, 17 to 18c. Cheese—Market rather easier here, : and quotations at factories are lower. Leder quotations are unchanged. New stock is 'wiling here at 8 to Sc, and old- at 7in to UTICA, N. Y., July 5th.—At the Utica Board of Trade today the following sales of cheese were made :-5,800 boxes large and small at 6e-; 250 boxes small colored at °go ; 50 packages of creamery butter at 17c; 50 cases of prints at 18a. Market le lower. MONTREAL, July 5th—Cheese—About 3,000 boxes sold at 7c and some at Tho, bat 2,000 boxes were ;sent to 0011Uni88101i houses. Some Of the cheese was hawked around the street; but a sale was not effected. It. was purchased for 70, but the market was so dull that no transactions- took place. Butter— Also was heavy and dull at a lower range of values. The idea for finest creamery does.? not go above 17c,while weetern. dairy Belle at 13 to 13ic. • Live Stock Markets: LIVERPOOL, July 4th. --Cattle is • firmer here and in London. American and Cana- dianeteers•are quoted steady at 11 to 11/c per pound, (estimated dressed weight) ; live sheep sold at 9 to 10c per pound, (estimated dressed weight) ; and refrigerator beef is firmer at 9-.1e per pound. MONTREAL, July 5th.—Trade was rather slow, and prisms continue about the same as on Thursday, but there *ere no °bolos ani- mals on the market: The beat cattle sold at from 4 to 4410 per pound; large fat cotes sold at from 4 to 4/o,. do. ; pretty good stook, grass fed, sold at from 3 to 4/o, and the thin half -fatted beasts, at from 2 to • no per pound; good calves sold at from $5 to $8 each, and the others at from $2 to 14.5o eeeb. , Sheep sell at from 21 to 310 .,...-. • - Economy is Wealth. •••••••••••010.00.0.0s00 Wealth can only be accumulat d by practicing economy. Economy can be practiced by buyi g your merchandise at this store. It's worth repeating, that this usiness is conducted on a cash basis—everything bought for cash and sold for -cash. Every article advertised by thi store is to be found here if you come at once, but we canno guarantee to have the same goods in two weeks. Special line of Laoe Curtains, 3i yards long taped, at $1. This is a new line just added, and is extra value. Ladies' Taffeta Gloves, 15c, 20o and 25o. Men's Union Sox special, two pair for 25o. Oxford Shirting, good patterns, fast colors, 80. Twilled Sheeting, two yards wide, regular 200 for 16o. Circular Pillow Cotton splendid quality, 15o. Wide Pillow Cotton, 12o. White Cotton, 36 inches wide, 5o. Tw ed for boys' or menli wear, good pat. terns, orth 35o, for 269. ber Blue Serge, just the thing forSPabo tinu3Oom. 's Summer Underwear, good line, suit fo 50c; better qualities at 75o and $1. Heajry all -wool Check Flannel, sold every place t 30ot for 230. We h ve just opened up a case of Men's Plow to in labe or buCkle, at $1. Fin assortment of the Williams Patent Plow 1 oot for men --sizes, 6 to 10. On the Ath of July make this store your headquarters. Leave your wraps and parcels here, We will take cue of them. .A.E3 _Esavi) orirm McKINNON & CO BLYTH. REDUCTION SALL. AH goods at a ig Reducm tion. Sales every day at iT3REM CI -TM -A.1=1 CA. SiT(...)1R.M. W. W. HOF MAN. OAR NO'S BLOCK, SRAFORTH. Agent for Butterick's Patterns and Publications. per pound; lambs at from $2.50 to $3.75 each. Fat hogs sell at from 41 to 5c per pound. BUFFALO, July 5th.—Cattle—Yesterday's market about cleaned up the limited offer- ings, and the few on sate to -day elesed up at steady values. Hogs—Demand limited and prices only steady; good to choice Yorkers, $3 90 to $3.95 ; medium grades, $3.90 to $&95; light to good Yorkers, $3.95 to $4; mixedpackers grades $3.90 to $3.95; heavyshoge, $3 90 -to $3.95; roughs, $3.25 to $.3 40; etagie $2.65 to *2.90; pigs' $3.65 to $4.05. Sheepand Lambs—Receipts moderate; demand fairly active; lambs, choice to extra, $4 to L5.-25; fair to good, $4.75 to $5; culls to'common, $4.25 to $4.654 sheep, choice t select wethers, $4.75 to $4.80 ; mixed sheep, $4 35 to $4.50; common, $4.15 to $4 ; culls, $2.75 to 83.75. TORONTO, July 6th --E port Cattle—The demand was good and prices ruled from $4.50 014.75 per cwt. Butcher's' Cattle— The *ripply was larger than for some time, and the quality only fair. Quotations were from 13.70 to $4 per owt. Stockers and Feeders—Light stoekers brought from $3.40 to $3.90 per cwt., and feeders $3.75 to $4 per cwt. Sheep and Lambs—Spring lambs ruled from $2 50 to $4 each, and sheep -from $3 to $3.25 per owt . Calves ruled from $3 to $6 each, and extra choice veals meld at from $7 to $8. Mach Co vos and Springers—. The offerings in thir line were light and the market firm. 1:tiding figures were from $25 to $40, with fancy newly -calved cows at $45 per head. Hogs—Choice 'selected bring from $5.20 to $5.37i off cars. Thick and light fats stand at $4 75 and sows at $3 to $340. • yipmm Scholarshi —IN A— High Grade Business -College Is worth winning. Entrance and leaving candidates for the next exam- ination have the chance this year. By writing to the Central Business College, • of Toronto, Stating name, address teacher, school and which examination, ail information., about competition will be cheerfully furnished:. Mention this paper. Address W. H. SHAW, Principal. Yonge and Gerrard stn., Toronto. 1586152 Births. CLARK -In Dunlop, on June 25th, the wife of Dr. W. F. Clark, of Goderich, of a son. BARKER -In Dunlop, on June 24th, the Wife of , Mr. .T. H. Barker, of a daughter. CURRIE-In East Wawanosh, on June 241h, the wife of Mr. W. J. Currie, of a daughter. , 'WALKER -In East Wawanoeh, on Ann 25th, the wife of Mr. Elisha Walker'of. a eon. ' SIMMONS-In %Ingham, on June fOth, the wife of Mr. L. E. Simmons, of a daughter. ALWARD-In Hay, Lake Road, on -lune 24th, -the 'kite of Mr. A. Alward, of- a daughter. EIFEB.T-In Dashwood, on June 27th, the wife of Rgv. Mr. Ellett, of twins -son and daughter. NICHOLSON-In %Ingham, on Jane 23rd, the s ife of Mr. Wm. Nicholson, of a son. Marriages. AMES-CARDIFF-In Winnipeg. on June 21st, by Rev. J. 0. Walker, Mr. John Amer., of Winnipeg, formerly of Morrie township, Huron county, to Miss Eva A.. B., only daughter of Mr. 111.,W. Cardiff, of Morris township. DOWN -WALKER --At Devon. on June 22nd, toy Rev, S. Salton, of Centralia. Mr. George Down. of Grand Bend,to Miss Ida, eldest daughter of Mr. James Walker. MORDON-MoFARL *ND -At the Methodist ohurch. Merkdale, Ont., on June 22nd, by Rev. J. M. Simpson, assisted by Rev. John Pepper, B. A., Mr. thinly Benson Mordon, of the Bank of Ham- ilton, in Hamilton, formerly of Wiogham, to 'Mile Mary Amelia Enfield McFarland, only daughter of W. J. McFarland, Keel. RAMSAY-BELL-At the residence of The bride's ' father, FAlt Wawanosh, on June 291h, by Rev. A. McLean. Mr. David Ramsay, to Miss Letitia A., youngest daughter of Mr. James Bell. • 'Deaths. DAVIS-In Blyth, on June 26th, Jame. Davie, aged 53 years. TANNER -In BlYth, cn June 27th, 3Irs. B. V. Tan- • ner relief; of the late John Tanner, aged 67 years and 5 months. 1KERR-In Brunel., on June 25th, Robert Kerr, aged 69 years aad10 months. • JOHNS -hi traborne. on June 2313, Wm. Johncaged 88 years, 2 n3ontha and 20 days. DANCEY-4n Oodarieh, on June 30th, Captain Thomas N. Dam% aged es yens. IMPORTANT NOTICES. MEACHER WANTED. -Wonted for milord section 1 No. 8, East Wawanoeh. Duties to oommence 1st of October, ISM A teacher holding a first or Becloud clafFc; certificate. Ap,Ily (stating salary) 13 ESAlAS P AREN, Maranoch P: 0. 1595x3 MO THEI LADIES.-Mra. Levi Smith, Seaforth, is 1 prep ed as usual to do up up hair', into swit- ches, eto. ,For sale an assortment of switches, all colors •, ahto etemless switches. Residence corner of Market and Jarvis streete. Also for sale a second- hand baby arriage. 1595x18 TO PAINTERS. • Tenders ill be received by the undersigned until FRIDAY, JULY 15th, for painting at the public school building. Tenders will be received for the whole job or for the different parts separately. The lowest or Sny tender not necessarily accepted. Particulars pan be had on application to either of the undersigned. 0. a WILLSON. WM. BALL ANTYNE, Chairman. Secretary. 1595-2 THE ST. JOSEPH --t'@ Lurnber 'Yard. Just rece ved another coneignment consisting of about 20 o r loads of lumbar, lath and shingles from the Gergi&n Bay District, which will be sold as ueual, cheaper thsn the eheapest. Pine lumber, from $ t2 to 330 per thousand.' Lath. No. ti, 61.85 per themes . Hemlock lumber, $3.50' per thou- sand. George Csimpbell, ST. J OSig PH , - - Ontario. 1695x8 - Voters' List, 1898. MUNICIPALI Y OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Mc- KIL OP, COUNTY OF HURON. Notioels he by given that I have transmitted or delivered to th persons mentioned In sections 5 and 6 of The Ontar o Vetere List Act. 1889, the copies re- quired by said wagons to be 83 transmitted or de- livered of the 1 at made pursuant to said Ad, of ail persons appea ng by the last revised assessment roll of the laid Municipality to be entitled to vote in the Municiprdi y at elections for Members of the Legislative As embly ; Members of the Dominion said list was fir t posted up at my office' in MoKillop, Parliament, ar at Municipal Elections, and that on the eight d y of July, 1898, and remains there for ins ion. lectors are called upon to examine the siticl list, and, if any omiesion or any other errors are found therein, to take immediate proceedings to have said errors corrected according to law. Dated, this 14th day of July. 1898. JOH C. MORRISON, Olerk of MoKillop. 1595-8 he Pentecost Store. got Weather Goods se; ori Mose diose 1 • Wiiitering ays of July • and ugust. The PENTECOST STORE looks into the wants of the people for this season as well as any other time of the year. Here will be found everything in ladies' wearing apparel that is suit- able and up-to-date for hot weather. Don't go about half roasted or un- comfortably warm, when you can buy col and comfortable garments at such a small price Look at the list of goods and prices ' of them : Ladies' Shirt Waists, 49e, 65; 75; $1 and $1.25. These -„ lines are made of prints, percales,... organdie mils] ins, lapat musline, zephyrs, ect.; etc. A big smash in the prices of • Whitewear for thirty days. A big discount, and just the season for these goods, we have several lines to finish up, and we will -make it in- teresting to anybody in these lines. White Cotton Skirts, with wide em- broidery frill, from 50e to $3. _White 'Cotton Night Gowns, nicely made and trimmed, from 50e to $3.. Drawers, from 120 to 75e. Corset Covers, from 12c to 75; PARASOLS,from 50c up to $4. CORSETS, frora 25c to $1.50. - FAST BLACK HOSE, ;special seamless, 10c pair. COLLARS, CUFFS, TIES and HANDKERCHIEFS, in great variety, • DRESS SKIRTS, in perfect fitting garments in black „lustre and brocaded Materials. The prices of these are from $2.75 to $4. You cannot make these for the price Ten pieces SEAR SUCKERS, 4 a yard. 20 pieces of FLANNE ETTES, at 51-c a yard, 33 indica wide, Best Shirtings, best 0-atm:lades best Cottons, best Linens, pest Tickings. All at the closest possible prices. Intending Brides Find this a convenient store to get supplies in best Silks in fancy and blacks, best high class Dress Goods. All these goods are at the elosest possible prices. Under Town Clock entecost's one Price Casb. Store Cardnos BlocK Pentelst's Pentecost's JUNE SALE. 0.10 he time is rapidly approaching for teem- ing Fall Stock. 1• We need to make a big push during June month in order to. run our stock down andmake room for thecoming fill stock. We mention a few of our many special lines which will be: found real ;genuine bargains to the buyer. - Remalcable values In GREY COTTONS at abi, 6 and 6c. A very special line of American Prints at 6ic, A world beating wide width prints it nets. Special values in table linen at 24c, 30e and 38e per yard. Special values in lace curtains at $1.10, $1.45, $1.75 and $2.10 per pair. Tapestry Carpets worth 75c now 57e ; ?Tapestry carpets worth 90; 70c and 60e, now 65c, 53c and 47i ; thei best 2 -ply all wool- carpets that are manu- factured at 83c per yard. Good sel ction Japanese Matting. Very lar e stock of Linoleums and Oil Cloths at close prices. Union 0 rpets, very special at 25; 35c and 50c. 0146EN LION If you want something 4 -lice for' your -parlor, don't neglect to call and examine our • Axminster and Brussels Carpets. Retirin from Business. Having dem ed to retire from iiiisiness in Seaforth, we 11 commence a genuine OLE RING SALE Of our entire etook of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, T eede, Hats and Caps, leo., On Fri.ay Juned 17th, And eon inue for a short tinue In order to eve packing and shipping, we will mark d wn all goods at such prices as to speedily c ear them, if good goods and low rlrices can attract customeria This a genuine retirin sale. Quality nd Prices Might. .elmalmemlrgl• J. L SMITH 8 ARATH. ••••••••••• Extra values in Ladies' Vests at 5c, 8c, 10c, 15c, 20c and 25e. Parasols. in large variety from 25e to $4 eaeh. . Special lines in Ladies Cotton Hosiery at 10e 15e, 20c and 25e. Men's, Youths' ancl Boys' Fur and Fe4 Hats, clearing at 25c each.. Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, clearing at less than half price. Men in need of suits don't forget to see our lines at $4.75, $6 and $10. THE kVALUES ARE UNSURPASSED. Children's, Boys' and Youths' suits at ,the lowest rock prices. Our stock of clothing is very large and varied. TIEE Millinery Department is Booming. WIN PICKARD &ft DIRECT IMPORTERS, Op site Town Building, Corner man and Market _Stzeete.