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The Huron Expositor, 1898-08-26, Page 8_ N,*.entese - s_ THE HURON tAIN)SIT01{; Wilson's Oash Grocery Field and Garden seede.-We have Evans & Co' saw log mangold seed, Golden Tanksrd and Long Red marigold seed. Imported Short White *tarot and the beet varieties of Swedish turnip seed at the low - eat prices. Our stock of Teas ass never better than It Is now. Our 26o Japan is the best in the market, Give us a call and wet a ill guarantee to -please you wed for less money than you can buy from any -ped- Irv. Our stock of Groceries is No. 1. quality'. Our plots are *Slow ea any one in the trade, and as we give 6 per cent. cash discount to cash customers on all purchases of $1 and over, except flour and sugar, 11- will pay you to give tui a call. Good value in Dinner, Tea and TolletS ts, and a good au- sortmentto select from. The highest prioes paid for all kiiids-of trade. C. WILSON, Senforth. 1374 Bank of Commerce Block. 'War I War I War I In the Clothing Trade IiiMMIIIM11101=111•11 , We have in stock a complete assortment of sizes in ' a remaraliably good line of all wool tweed, in both dark and -light !wades, made up in men% youths'. boyeand children's suits. The Men's sizes sell at $4.76 per suit ; the youths' about 114 • bop? $3 ; children's $2. These snits we guaranies to give • first-class wear, and are made by the most noted Oaradian manufacturers. Our men's auits, at $6, 38 and $10 are world beaters. We shall be only too pleased to show our clothing to any person calling. Wm. Pickard & Co. SEAFORTH. DOMINION BANK. CAPITAL (Paid Up), R EST, - SEAFORTH, Main street, - $1,500,000. $1,500,000. 'BRANCH, Seaforth. „ A general banking business transacted. Farmers' Sale Notes colleoted, and advances made on same at lowest rates. SAVIN GS DEPARTMENT. Deposits of One Dollar and upwards received, and interest allowed at highest current rates. Intereet added to principal twice each year -at the end of June and December. No notice of withdraw! is expired for the whole or any portian of a deposit. R. S. HAYS, W. K. PEARCE, Solicitor Agent. BEATTIE BROS., Groceries / SEAFORTH: TEL. NO. 8 The attention of the Tea Drinking oommunity is turned our way, and no wonder, that f111110119 b:end of Pure D. Tea mentioned by us a week ago, bas already made many friends. Our new line of Blue Dinner and Ted' Sets, are mho moving with the crowd. They are new and up-to-date goods, and we have been obliged to order more to keep pace with the demand. They are really the cheapest good goods in town. Another snap in our 10 ban soap, for 25cts. The hest cheap soap male. ' Our Eutzher Shop trade is ircreardnedally. 'Why ? Becalm it's the excellence of our meats and ithe prompt attention to our _customers wants. 1698 Fall Term Opens Sept. "PrekAfriP44 iijap VII .•1 STRATFORD, ONtARIO. One of the largeat ,and moat auceessful schools in the Dominion. - Graduates eminently successful.. - Write for beautiful catalogue. W. J. ELLIdp, Prine;eal. 4444-52 Grand Trunk Railway :Harvest! Excursions To Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie, Biandon and other Manitoba points and Minnesota and IsiOrth Dakota. Round trip fare VS, good going August 30th and returning Ootobet 29th. -- Toronto - Exhibition (The present one way faxe) frein beginning Onif $1.80 to close of the fair. Call or a programme. W. Somerville, Agent. Commercial Hotel Buildin , Seseforth, Ont. wat urn mita. DISTRICT MA ARS. TILE NEW TELEPHONE understand that a company for the purpose of operati system in Sea,forth, and the to -date instruments are to rate being only 60 cents per hours of service from 8 a. en This being 'a, local enterpris citizens of Seaforth will sho tion by a' liberal patrrage. • COMPANY. -We is being formed , g a telephone newest and up - e put in, the month, and the . to 11 p. m. no doubt the, their apprecia- A STEAM LACNDI4.-Mr John Bell, of the Seaforth Laundr , has heen making ex - 1 tensive improvement in his laundry during the past two weeks, by pitting in steam machinery. From t is out Pall the work in connection with his laundry will be done by machinery, and run by steam, from the first washing right through t ri the finishing touches, which, with the improved ma- chinery he' has just had plac d in I.is estab- lishment, will place him i a- position to turn out first-class work n the shortest possible notice. This enter rise on the part of Mr. Bell deserves the ost liberal pat- ronage from the people of S aforth, and we are sure that such will be a ply repaid by the excellenee of the work d ne. • EXCURSION TO GODERIC L -The Presby- terian and Methodist Sabba h schools had a union excuraion to Godeiich on Wednesday. * The weather promised a,nyt ,ing "but favor- able in the morning, as it looked very much ,like rain. The 'people of Se forth, however, ere not easily daunted, ayEd as train_Ame approachecl numbers of peo le could be Seen wending their way to the st tion, all well laden with baskets, wraps nd such like. • There were 334 tickets sold of which 205 , were to adults and 129 to children. The:t weather cleared up toward noon and the excursionists spent a moat e joyable day at the lake in the county own. Had the weather been more favorabl and the excur- sion better advertised, ther is no doubt the attendance would have been much larger. i • , WHY NOT STOP - AT HOME ?-The follow- ing sensible remarks, which we take from the Stratford Beacon of lattt week, applies as aptly to Seaforth as to Stratford, and to make ita application mpre ' forcible oethe minds of our readers, ilwe substitute the word Seaforth for Stratford where i;,- oc::i currs : There are manY Seaforth pebede,q and people interested inl.;Seaforth, who im-1; agine that because theenpurchase goods rtr' articlea over some bargain counter in Torej. onto or London, that they are really etting. bargains. It is eafe to say that, in t e maa jority of cases, if these Same persons 'took the cash to our local merchants, they would get similar or even better goods, at the same or' even lover priced,- ',Taking railway fare and other -expenees into account, the bar - resin hunter will be foiled to have much the werst of the bargain. If he or *he were the out v one* that iniffered, t hat oircumstience ceold he regarded with equanimity as -a sort( a retributive jeetiee. Our Seafortir mer- ry banter are enterprising, they stook their 1 stores with a varlet*. ef seasonable goodie and cater to the local needs. These. mera chants have to pay rent and taxes ; they employ hands whose money is largely spent in town.. They desire to have the trade of Seaforth and. tlee people of the surrounding enuntry, who are intereited he, the welfare ef the town. If these shop -keepers were not progressive -and up-to-date, there might )ae some excuse for rushing off to Toronto Air using the mails. To ensure the greatest degree of prosperity to this town and dis- trict, there should be complete co-operation of all interests. The more we help our neighbors, the better the position:our neigh- bors will be in stand by th Every dollar to make a return. We must town and help each other. ent outside of the town un- necessarily represents a proportionate with- drawal of the financial elements that con- tribute to the life of trade and to our civio prosperity. We - advise all our readers, whenever they wish to purchase goods, to take a look through the stores of Seaforth before going elsewhere, and, we need scarce- ly remind them that the wide-awake mer- chants of this dawn advertise their goods in the columns of THE EXPOSITOR. TRAV,ELLERS. -The following parties have been ticketed to di'lifferent parts during the past week by M . W. Somerville, town agent for the Grand Trunk : Mrs. Smith, who has been here waiting. on her father, kr. Solomon QUick, who has been so ill, to her home in Oetawa Illinois ; Walter Hibbert, 'to Sault Ste. Marie ; Charlie Stewart, son of Mr. Jemes Stewart, who has been spending his holidays with his parents here, to New York ; the Misses Campbell, Cummings, Whitely and Punch- ard, millinere, to Toronto, to attend the millinery openings in the wholesale estab- lishments there. -Mr. R. J. Macdonald, Canadian Pacific Railway agent, ticketed the following par- ties : .Alex. McDougall and wife, of Hullett, to Mar le Revere, Manitoba ; Mr. Charles Gormley, jr., }fibber% to Rat Portage, whete he goes to teach scheol. RAIN AT LAST. -The long dry spell has been broken, and on Tuesday we revelled in copious and refreshing downpours of rain. Every person rejeiced, and no wonder, as it is nearly two months since we have had, what we could call with truth, a decent rain. The rain started early Tuesday morn- ing, and throughout the day we were treat- ed to several heavy showers, which will do untold good to the country. The root crops were perishing for lack 'of moisture, the pea - tures were burnt up, while wells were going dry, and the good wife will again rejoice in a well filled cistern of nice clean water, which of late has been almost a luxury. To those who have had driving to do -the rain will come as an angel of blessing, as the dust on the roads was suffocating. Al- though the rain fall wail !considerable, it will still take a oouple of days' steady rain to quench the thirst of the dried and parched ground. But we are indeed grateful for what we have received, although we trust that now the spell is broken, we will pot again be left so long without the refreshing showers. • Dressed poultry wanted at A. Young's, Seaforth. 1602-1 ROOMS to let, with or without board. Fasy'dietance from Collegiate Institute, Apply` to Mrs. E. Cooper, Centre street, fleaforth. 1601-2 ,i/WANTED.--Two hundred tubs of choice Dairy Butter.14c. Also 60 oases eggs weekly. G.E. KING, 19014f COTTAGE FOR SALEL-Just back of the Presbyterian church, containing eight rooms, pantry and summer kitehen, wood and c3a1 house, lirst.elass cellar, hard and soft water, pumps in kitchen • easy terms. Apply to W. W. HOFFMAN, Seaforth. 1600 tf ENSILAGE*CUTTER FOR SALE. -One second- hand No. 14 four knifa cylinder ensilage cutter, a splendid worker, nearly new, can be sold cheap. Apply to O. C. WILLSON, Seaforth. -.1600-tf IF YOUR Spectacles do not fit properly, bring them to us. We do all s3rts of spectacle re- pairing. DALY, the jeweller .and opt:cian, Seaforth. 1602-1 GET Yuan *STOVE SELECTED. -A great snap on some go3d second hand coal stoves as good as new, with or without (Wens, in all sizea, and come at once for they will st.11 quick at the prices we are cflering them at. All guaranteed. S. Mumeerr &Co, Seaforth. GIRL WANTFiD.-Wanted at once geeenoee-real servant -girl. Apply to MRS M. C. CHESNRY. John street, Seaforth. 1602x1 HALF gallon geths, 75e ; quarts, 60c; pints, too per dozen ; at the popular grocery. J. W. McCalie, Seaforth. 1602-1 SEE S.MULLETT Sc. Co.s. ad. on page 5 and if you *ant bargains in stoves of any loud come rigt,t along-, for we ara overstoaked and must make roomier other goods coming b. 8.1.turibgrr & Co., Seaforth. 1602-1 A FEW special, prices in clocks. Call and see them at DALY'S, S9b farth. " 1602-1 Vinegar's at A. Young's for pickles, sauces and catsup. Get the best vinegar wet spices you can. We have, pare malt vinegar, golden syrup, proof white wine and cider, all of the very best quality. A. Yout.g, Seaforth. 1002t1 SPtEC1I+L attention given to the fitting -of ?orruelh.naren. Dave., the jeweller and olicciacan,elieaf 1602-1 • • THE ELECTRICAL STORM. -The storm On Tuesday night' was one of the severest electrical storms we have had for some years. -It had been intensely close and warm all the evening, until about twelve o'clock, when the elements broke forth with great fury. The thunder was continuous and lond,while tiie lightning was almost inces- sant and very near ; for half an hour the rain came down in sheets, and the wind was very high. We have not learned of any damage having been done in this im- mediate vicinity. There were reflections of several fires in distant parts. The barn of Mr. Alexande; Innes, of the 2nd concession of Stanley, near Clinton, was struck and consumed, together with its entire contents, including the crop of this season and a,valu- able gelding, together with harness and other property. The barn of Mr. Wm. Graham, on the sa,me line of Stanley, a couple of miles south, was also struck and burned. Fortunately Mr. Graham had. no live stook in his stables at the time, -but the barn was well stored with grain and fhdder. He also lost all his harness, a numbef of im- plemente and other property. Bot fires \,,:. occurred about the same time. Both erns were large and good, and, notwithstausling the insurance, the owners will necessarily suffer considerable loss and much inconveni- ence. HAPPILY WED. -The tentleman who took the leading part in the interesting event nar- rated below is an old Huron boy, being a son of the late Mr. John Latta, of Tucker - smith, near Chiselhurst. He taught school in this county fbr several yearit„ and obtain- ed his early edunation in Seafoith Collegiate Institute. At present he id Principal of the Alvinston Public School and teaches the _High School department. The Alvinston Fiee Press of the 18th inst., says : " The Marriage took place on Wednesday, August IOth, at the residence of the Bride's parents, Warwick, of Mr. C. B. Latta, Principal of Alvinston Public School, ' to Miss Jennie Campbell, formerly teacher of the junior de- partment here, and third daughter of Mr. D. Campbell of Warwick. The Rev. 'A. R. Parke of Forrest, officiated. The bride was supported by Miss Lizzie Latta, of London, sister of the groom, while Dr. D. Campbell, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman. The bride was tastily dressed in white organ- die, trimmed with satin ribbon, and cartied a boupiet pf white rosee. The bridesmaid was dressed in nile green muslin, trimmed with ehiffon, and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and smilax. The bride was given away by her father, the wedding march be- ing played by Mrs. Mac. Campbell of War- wick. The presents were handsome and many. The happy couple left the same eve- ning for Detroit and ether Western _points to spend the hoeey moon. Those from a dis- tanoe in attendanoe were: L. Camp%11, lawyer, of Imlay city, Michigan ; Mies Mag- gie Campbell, Strathroy, cousin of the bride ; Dr. James Campbell, Saginaw, Mich-. igan; S. J. Letts, principal Colborne Pubbc Sohod, London, and wife t Mrs. J. Latta,. London, mother of the groom ; Harry and Lizzie Latta, London ; bliss Flora Vanes, London, and othere. The many friends of the newly wedded couple join- in wishing them all joy.'' • Loom. BRIEFS -Dr. R. W. S. Smith, as- sistant medical superintendent at the Ham- ilton -Insane Asylum, paid his numerous friends here a flying visit on Saturday last, and returned to the city on Monday. Dr. Smith was summoned here on aocount of his mother's ilium, but who, we are pleased to.' learned, is recovering. -Mrs. John Parish, of Rush City, Michigan, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Berwick, and other friends in the vicinity of Winthrop. -31r. Alex. Wile son is et Toronto this week taking part in the rifle matches of the Ontario Rifle Asso- ciation. He goes to Ottawa next week to 'attend the annual match of the Dominion o - of Association. -The Mayor has issued a pr alternation asking the merchants and othe business 'men to close their respeetiv places of business this (Friday) afternoon from 3:15 to 5:30, that people may have a opportunity of witnessing the great laorosa match.-Messers. Asbury and Pullen, the DominiOn Bank here, are establishin for themselves quite a reRutation as pedes trians. On Saturday Iasi they walked from St. Joseph to Grand Bend, and on Sunda they walked from Grand Bend to Bayfield After restittg a while there, Mr. Pulle started for Seaforth, via Clinton, and go here in good form early in the evening makinges walk of about thirty-five miles i the day. It is evident that Mr. Pullen h no need of either a bicycle or a herse.-111 George Bethune, of Detroit, is here on visit to his relatives and friends. -Mr, an Mrs. A. McKean, of Mount Forest, wer this week visiting Mrsi. McKean's brother, Mr. Pearson.Chesney, of Tuckersmith, and other relatives, in and around Seaforth.- Major Anderson and his worthy lieutenant Mr. Henry Watson, have not been idle thi surnmer. They have laid a long stretch o fide' sidewalk on the west side of Mai street, while the walks in the vicinity o the Coilegitite Insiitute and other parts o the town, have been put in good shape They still have considerable new walk t lay, as well as a lot of repairing to do. I Major Anderson, and Mr. Watson the tow have two excellent and hardworking ser %Tante. -Mr. Sam. Deem, of Toronto, ite, via iting xelatives and, friends in town thi week. Mrs. Deem has been here for stem weeks. -Mr. Lewis McDonald and hi neice, who have been on a trip to the ol conntry, returned home on Monday last. - Miss Sadie Donovan returned home from Brussels on Saturday, where she had been spending a couple of weeks 'with friends. She was accompanied by her friend, ,Miss Mary Roache, who will visit for a few days. -During the coming winter the electric light company propose giving their patrons a morning service. This will be a boon to the users of electric light, as it is necessary during the long winter mornings. -The last championship lacrosse match of the season will be played on the recreation grounds this (Friday) afternoon. The contesting teams are the Dufferins, of Orangeville, and the Beavers. It will be the hottest and best game of the <season, and no person should miss it. The Beavers are now in the lead in the pennant race, but they will have to win this gatne, to' Make their position sure. -Miss Maggie Roberts, daughter of Mr. R. S. Roberts, of Seaforth, met with a very unpleasant mishap one day last -week. She was visiting at Weaton, and while driving with some friend4 the horse ran away, and Miss Roberts was considerably, bruised and shaken up, but not seriously injured. -Mrs. Nesbit, of Rochester, is a present visiting her sister, Mrs. C. Clark son. -Rev. Mr. Shaw, of Egmondville, re turned from his trip .to the Northwest on Tuesday. He covered a good deal of ground, and visited Edmonton, Calgary, Banff and spent a few days in Winnipeg. He was much pleased, with yehat he saw of the country. -Miss Green, of Toronto, vis- ited over Sunday at Ingleside, the guest of Miss Nettie Wilson. -While out wheeling the other day, Miss Bella Watson sustained injuries which have since confined her to the house. -Miss Hedley, of Toronto, is visiting at Dr. Beldon's.-Wm. Grainger, of Hullett, had three c,alves killed by light- ning during the storm on Tuesday night. - The several departments of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute and the public school re -open on Thursday next. -Mrs. D. McIn- tyre returned on Monday from a week's pleasant visit with friends in Bayfield. -Mr. and Mrs. F. Homested are spending their holidays at Toronto and Niagara on the Lake. -Rev. Father McKeon, of Ashfield, was the guest of Dr. McGinnis here this week. -The Seaforth - Collegiate Inatitute is made a record this year in the depart- mental examinations which is alike credit- ble to the staff and, the students,and should e gratifying to the people of the town. Otit f 101 wijo wrote 68 were successful.-11fr. nd Mrs. David O'Brien, of Mount Carmel,: pent Saturday and Sunday last in town, • he guests of Dr. and Mrs, McGinnis. -Mrs. ames Weir returned home on Saturday est after spending several weeks at Lilly Dale. -On Monday la.st as Mr. George But- erworth was helping Mr. William Turney o draw in peas, hp _met with a peculiar and einful ancident. He is subject to fits and bile pitching onto the load in the field, he ook one of these and fell with his head in tont . of the wagon wheel. The wheel truck him on the head and shaved his ear early off. -Under medical care he is pros- ering favorably, and Dr. Burrows thinks e can save the ear. -A barn belonging to Ir. John &Brown, of McKillop, was struck y lightning on Tuesday, but fortunately soaped serious injury. -The Flower Show, nder the auspices of the Seaforth Horti-• ultural Societseopened vVith a good display n Thursday. It will be continued f to -day tid Saturday, and should be _liberally pat- onised. There are many rare and bets' uti- ul plants on exhibition which would delight he heart and feast the eyes of lovers of the eantiful in nature. -The Salvation Arm ill hold a Harvest Home in the Barrack n Sunday, Monday and Tuesday next,whe pecial services will be held and a sale o uit and other useful articles will tak lace on Monday and Tuesday eVenings.-=. rs. C. Clarkson and Mrs. M. Y. McLean re delegates at the W. C. T. U. county. onvention being held at Goderich this eek ..-The many friends of Mr. T. O. emp, who has been resting at Bayfield for orne weeks, will be pleased to learn that e is recovering nicely, thie rest and the ke breezes having proved moat beneficial. e hopes to return in a few weeks with his ealth fully erestored.-While driving rough Silver Cseek, just east of town, bout noon on Thursday, Mr. Peter Sulli-: an and his daughter, of McKillop, met Rh" an unpleasant experience. Mr. Sul - van turned too short and the buggy was wet, throwing the occupants out, but for-. nately they were not hurt. The hem ft the buggy and ran home. -Mr. A. J. eCall, who has just been appOinted (Thief ustice of British Columbia,is an old Huhn; e. He practised law for a time,, at russets, and afterwards at Goderich - he house of Mr. Wm. N. McMichael, town e, McKillop, was struck by lightning on uesday night, but was not seriously dam- . ed. -Miss Kate Johnson, of Pine Grove ' • • r. a • a f - lin ag Union, who expected a two weeks' viait at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. McFaul, had to return a few days after her arrival here, owing to the severe illness of a oonsin.--Mr. Newton, McTavish, of Toronto, spent a few days in town this week, and then went to vieit friends in and around St. Thomas. kitaitei . F.- A. EDWARDS' Oath . system of doing Wyllie's, Is giving the Wolof satlataetion. The old style ot long credit and large peals is a thins of the, y- east.- These days people want the best value tor their money and the beet Owe to secure ambit is at a cash store. Come and ass the, valuer% me have. F. A. EDWARDS, Bayfteld. 1602-1 BLows.-Mrs. Roberteon and two children, of Sault Ste. Marie,. Canada, and Miss Mary Osmond, of -Toronto, are guests of Mrs. Card.-Latit week Mrs. Parker, Joshes Donaldson, sr., John Watson and Wallace Johnston took a trip to Dakota. - Miss Kate Campbell, of Clinton, a former resident of Bayfield, was a gnest at Dr. Stanbury's last week. -Miss EastwOod, B. A., of Whitby and Mies Gibson, and Miss • Florence Stuart, of Toronto, are guests of Mre. (Dr.) Stanbury.-The Misses Catherine and Christy Miirray,.of Detroit,- atecompten. ied by Master Dickeneen, son of ex -Post- master General Dickenson, of Detroit, are visiting in Bayfield. -Several of our young folks picnicked at Grand Bend,on Thursday of last week. -Mrs. L. Fisher and son Geerge, and Miss Carrie Fisher. of Kincar- dine, are guests of Mrs. F. A. Elwards,- The Misses Erma and Alice Little and Dr., Marie •of Ridgetown ; Mr. and Mrs. McKen- zie and family, of Ottawa, and Miss Duck, of Morpeth, are guests at the rectory. Bruoefield. R. B. HIGGINS, Brncefield, Notary Public Conveyancer, Fire ant Life Insurance agent. Any amount of money to loan at 6 per cent., on first,olass farm security. Also a limited amount of private funds at 5 per &int. At '-home every morning and Wednesday of each week.' Several good farms for sale. 1671 . • , • - NOTES. -Mr. Charles Reid is making weekly shiPments of beef cattle from our station. -Peter McEwen, M. D., of Detroit, is epending a few days visiting his mother and other friends in this' vicinity. -Mr. John Aikenhead, of London, is home at present, spending his holidsyn.-Mr. George McLeod, formerly of Brucefield, was here last week, renewing old aesuaintances. George looks as if life in Uncle Sam's do- mains agreed with him. -Mr. Beverley Kat- ehen is at present in London, taking Mr. John Aiken's position as book-keeper during the holiday term. -Mr. Henderson, of Hen - sell, exchanged pulpits with Mr. Mathe- son .011 Sabbath last. -The Merit's Band gave another of their concerts here ion Mon- day evening. -The long wished 'for rain came on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by hail, some chunks; measuring six inches in circumference, thejglais in some houses be- ing broken by Me -Brumfield was alneoet uninhabited on Wednesday. It being Civic Holiday, young and old went to Bayfield, to enjoy the refreshing breezes of the lake. - The farmers are all. busy preparing the ground for fall ewheat sowing. If the weather continuesedamp there will be a large acreage sown 'in this locality. -The most violent electric storm it has ever been our experience to.witness passed over this locality late Tuesday night. During the progress the storm, the barns of Mr.Wm. Graham and Mr. Alex. Innis, of the 2nd conceseion of Stanley, were struck by light- ning and the bnildings, together with the entire season's crop, were destroyed. The losses are partly covered by insurance, but the loss and inconvenience ,to both those gentlemen will be severe. The sky was lighted up in all directions by thafires and theee inust have been at least half a dozen barns burning at once. The telegraph poles just west of Brucefield were shattered for about a quarter of a mile. Thoseswho wit- nessed this storm and the consequences of it will not soon forget it. -Mr. W. F. McMil- lan sold'a driver to Mr. John Beattie, of Brussels, a few days ago. Mr. Beattie in- tends showing this animal at the fall "fairs. We predict for him first place. • McKillop. COUNCIL.-Counoil had special meeting in Seaforth on Monday to consider cutting and cleaning two miles of read allowance on sideroad 5 and 6, concession 14, and -conces- sions 13 and 14, opposite lots 2 to 5, in con- nectioli with the drain that Is to be con- structed along said roads, and concluded to let it Initwo aere jobs on the .,ground on Monday, 29th August, at 2 o'clock. Jobs for gravelling and other accounts were paid by cheques on the treasurer to the amount of $209. Council adjourned to Meet at Leadbnry on the 12th of September. A CLOSE CALL. -The barn of Mr. George Dickson, of the fifth concession of McKillop, had a narrow escape from destruction by lightning on Tuesday evening last. During the heavy storm about twelve o'clock a bolt of the fluid struck the ridge board of the barn, shivered the boards, ran along the roof and descended along one of the .posts of the buildings, leAving its mark as it went. Fortunately 'no serious damage was done,, further than frightening Mr. Dickson and his family. The barn was filled to the roof with the crop of this season. THE LATE MRS. DANIEL MANLEY.-Many of our readers will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Daniel Manley, of McKillop, the wife of Deputy -Reeve Manley, which took place on the qtle inst. Mrs. Manley was quite a young ,Iwoman, being only .27 years of age. She was a daughter of Mr. Leeman, of McKillop. She was a most es- tiniable woman, who was greatly beloved and respected ley all who knew her. Her death is a severe bereavement to her re- spected husband and family. The remains ivexe laid to rest in St. Columba!) cemetery, riehtown, and the large attendance at the funeral fully testified to the esteem in which the deceased wee held and the sympathy' felt for the bereaved family. • Wroxeter. NoTes.-Miss Jean Gibson, of Goderich, is the gue4 of her sister, Mrs. F. V. Dixon. -Mr. E. George Brown left for Gananoque last Monday morning, where he will spend a week with friends before resuming his school duties at the capital eity.-Mr. Burns Walker.ha.s just returned to his home in Niagara and carries with him the beet wishes of His many friends, who are pleased with his suocees in- the recent exam- inations for first class eertificate.---Mies Edith Gibson and Miss klaie Allan have been successful in getting their 2nd class certificates. -Miss Ella Sanderson is visiting at her brother's, in Thronto, whose wife, we regret to say, is in very poor health. -A band of Indians are to hold forth in the town hall this week. They are 'medicine men. -Mr. W. S. MeKercher went to Tor- onto on Tuesday morning, with his little son Robert. -Mrs. Thomas Gibson, sr.,1 has returned from visiting friends up hi the Parry Sotind District. -A terrific thunder- storm raged here on Tuesday night last. Considerable damage has been done to fruit trees and a number of fires resulted, occas- ioning considerable loss. -Messrs. T. • & J. Gibson are putting in a eider press and jelly rig in the saw mill. -Rev. Mr. Gray, igho has been occupying the Presbyterian church pulpit daring Mr. Anderson's holidays re- turned to Toronto on Monday morning'last. 4 Goderioh. ' DE4TH OF Ex -SHERIFF GIBBONS. -41r. Robert Gibbone, ex -sheriff, passed -away to his eternal rest on Friday evening, at eight o'clock, at the ripe age of 87 years., His name occupies a promment place in the poli- tical and munioipal history of Huron coun- ty. He was of Scotch origin, having been born in Glasgow on December 24th, 1811. In 1832 he emigrated to Canada, and on the 16th of May, in that ear, arrived at Gode- rich, thlen a village o less than 250 inhabi- tants. ,Here he launched into business,and, at an/early age, took a leading part in mun- icipal affairs, subsequently serving several terms as mayor of Goderich, and was also reeve and warden of the county. Mr. Gib- bons was elected to represent South Huron first Pitrilatitent of Ontario, and four yeaku later, in.1871, was „re-elected to.the Legislative, -each time aethe Candidate of the Liberal party, whose doctrines he effeo, Wally advocated. After serving in that capacity during two terms of the second Parliamentebe resigned Ins seat to accept the shrievalty of Huron county, which office he acceptably filled until about a year ago, when he found that his advancing age ince- paCitated him !rem the setive,duties of his office, He was a genial, companionable man, and was much respected for his many steeling qualities, and his uprightness of character. His death severs another of the few remaining links wbioh unite the pioneer day! of this county to the present. • Morris. Nome. -The worst storm of the season passed 6`ver this locality on Tuesday even- ing. A very heavy rain fell, which was needed badly, as the root crop was at a - standstill. Two fires were seen, one south and the other west of here. No doubt a lot Of:damage was done all over the provinee. Apples were shaken off the trees, and many fences were blown down. -Wm. Miehie jr., VMS badly hurt on Tuesday by falling 'from a wagon. It will be a good while before he will be all right again.-Pastnres are look- ing quite green again now. -All the ditches were full on Tuesday evening. -Threshing is an every day job now. -A good deal of harvest is oat yet, mostly peas. • Hullott. NOTES -On Tuesday evening. September 6th, a harvest home social will be held at the reeidence of Mr. John McGregor, of the 11th coecession. Tea served from 6 to 8 o'clock. A good progrAmme will be given. -Mr. and Mrs. Hugh MeEwen, of Palmer- ston, paid a flying visit on the 13th last week. -Mrs. Thompson, of Brussels, visited at Mr. John Watt's this week. -Mr. W.. Allen took advantage of the excursion out west. -Miss JennieMcGregor has returned home after an extended visit with friends in Toronto. Lumley. „ NOTES. -The bounteOus rain has at last reached this vicinity to gladden the hearts, although the lightning was pretty severe and large fires could be seen to the 'north and south. -The anniversary services of the Bethany church, Elimville circuit, will take place on Sunday and Monday, '28th and 29th. Sermons will he preached on Sabbath by Rev. T. B. Copeland, of Sparta, a former pastor of this circuit, at 11 a. m. and 6.30 p. m. Tea will be merved on Monday even- ing from 5 to 8, after which addresses will be delivered by the following gentlemen : Revds. T. B. Copeland, of Sparta ; J. Ball, of Kirkton ; C. Fletcher, Thames Road, and resident ministers. ---Mr. H. Horton re- moved 13 head of fat cattle from his stock farm one day recently. This is an excellent farm for dairy and pasture. Gorrie. ITEMS. -The fields will soon be deprived of their load once more, and farmers will soon be busy preparing the land for sowing their fall wheat. -The inhabitanta of Gorrie have not yet arranged for their civic holi- day. Why not have one ? Toronto and a number of the more 'important cities have had one, but Gorrie has not,been in line yet. -One of our boys took a trip to Kippen on his wheel last Saturday. -An exciting game of baseball was played here between the married and single men, which resulted in a victory of 11 to 4 in favor of the single fellows. .Alma. LAWN SOCIAL. -The lawn social eld on Friday evening last, at the residence of Mr. George Dale, Alma, was a complete success in every way. The evening was all that could be wished for. A very large crowd gathered. There must have been in the neighborhood of 400 people on thie grounds. The proceeds amounted in all to $72.33, and the expenses coml)cted with it were $13 50. A pplendiel programme was gone through, arid the very best of order preserv- ed. Mr. Freak Best and wife, of Roxboro, . deserve great credit for the able way in which they conducted th6 making of the ice cream. They thoroughly understand the businecsi and anyone wanting ice cream made would do well to secure their aer- vices. Chiselhurst. NOTES. -Mr. and Mrs. Simnel Latta and family, of London, are visiting Mends in this vicinity. -Miss Shaw, of Brussels, is visiting friends in this Vicinity. ---Mr. David Wren spent a few.days this week rusticat- inis at Grand Bend. -Miss Newell, of Lon- don, has returned home after spending a week at Mr. Robert Newell's, of this vicin- ity. -Mr. Wilson Wood, book-keeper at Pictou, is home on business. -Mr. Nicholas Horton had a successful bee hauling out manure on Tuesday. • Kipp en. PLOWS AND PLOW REPAIRING. --T. Menlo, who leaves no stone unturned in order to supply the farmers' wants, is now busy attei3ding to the plow trade, and has on hand a general aasortment of all plow repaire consisting of mould boards, plow -handles, castings of all descriptions, eitinamers wheels and bolts. All plow repairing a specialty. A good stock of new Plows on hand, and sold away down. T. MELLIS. 1601-2 NOTES. -Messrs. James Cooper and David C. McLean are spending a two weeks' visit among friends in Algoma. -Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hollingshead, residents of Michigan, who have been absent from this part for many years, are now visiting with Hollingshead's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kyle, sr. -Mr. Thomas McKay has, for the past week, been nuising a sprained leg, the effects of a straw stack falling over while Mr. McKay, with others, was assisting at a threshing at Mr. A. Monteith's. Mr. Mc- Kay was one of the four on the stack, which was well up,when to their great surprise the stack tumbled over, landing all on mother 'earth. It looked a little serious for a few moments, as it was thought some of the company was likely to be emothered in the straw. However, in a few moments all came to light with no serious results, ex- cept Mr. McKay and Mr. Wm. Riley,whose back felt the worse of it for a few days. Mr. Riley also suffered the loss of his hat. All feel thaekful they escaped a.s well. Mr. McKay's many friends hope soon to see him etirring aroend as usual. -Mr. Wm . John- ston and ehildren, of St. Louis, have been spending a pleasant visit with his sister, Mrs. James Miller, of the village. -Mr. Joseph McClymont, of Windsor, who holds a good position in a bicycle factory there, last week visited among friends here. -Mr, Squires, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Ricker, are taking a few weeks' visit with_ friends at Bright and Brantford. -Mr. and 1 Mrs. Alex. McDougall and children, of' Manitoba, who have been visiting among friends for some months for the benefit of Mr. McDougall's health, returned home on Tnesday last. Their many friends here will wish them all prosperity. -The long - looked for rain,which all have been anxious• Inflating for for many weeks, came in earnest on Tuesday, accompanied by one of the severest electrical storms of this season. Fortunately no damage by lightning was done in this locality, although several fires hvere seen in the distance. -Miss 'Mary Mc- Clymont, after two weeks'. visit among friends, has returned to her home in De- troit. -Miss Jessie McLean, of Tucker - smith, is visiting with her cousin, Miss Grace Elder, of Seisfortb. -Rev. Mr. Acheson and Rev. Mr. McDonald, of Varna, last Sabbath exchanged pulpits; Mr. McDonald giving his hearers of St. Andrew's a grand, gospel sermon. -Miss Clara pelton, of Wingham, who was visiting at tile home of t ber Conga, Mr. Wm. Iviscin, left on Tues- day for a visit among friends at Innerkip._, T. Mafia is baying many callers for plums, but unfortunately for himself and his many customers who have patronised him so gen- erously during past years, his plum crop is a failure this year, 'which means that he will not be able to supply any this season. - Mr. Frank Taylor is now up on his farm on the Huron road, getting in fall wbeat.-The apple buyers are now on their rounds, offer- ing the round dollar or more for Agood apples. 5- Heneoll. OBITUARY. -We very deeply regret this rd r. e- er a ng e- nd ed ng er of ch he sy r- 1- 0 - to it Y. er • a a is • • 1 week to chronicle the death of Mr. Berne Shirray, seeond eldest son of the late 31 Nicol Shirray, of Hay, which sad event o curred at the family home, near this v lage, on Tuesday laet, about noon, and aft only a' week's illness. The deceased was young -man in the very prime of life, bei 31 years of age, and was most highly r spected for many excellent qualities, a was the hope and main stay 'of his widow motheeapd the rest of the family, he bei the eldest son at home. Only a little ov a week ago. he was in the full enjoyment his health, and took a trip up to Goderi to spend a day or so there. Returning hom he at once entered upon his work as usua and although feeling a little unwell in t evening of the day he returned, after a bu day's work he did not feel himself at ael se iously ill, but before the morning of the fo lowing day he was isttacked with acute i flammation of the bowels, and continued grow worse for severaldays, after which was hoped that the inflammation had bee checked, but, other complications, settin in, his condition became more serious tha ever, and although all that medical ski and lovingebalads could do was done, h continued tb grow worse, until on Tnesda last, at noon, he passed peacefully awa The deceased will not only be greatl missed from the home circle, where, if ev a son and brother was loved, he was loved but he will also,he generally missed by tb community at large, as, besides being of very kind and sociable disposition, he too a great interest in public matters, and iv particularly closely identified with th church, =serving in the Sabbath school in th part as a teacher, and in the church as manager, and was alwa.ys ready to do h ;part in any. work conne0ted therewith. Th funeral on Thursday last, te the Rodgervill cemetery, was very largely attended, test fying to the respect in whikh the decease was held, and the sympathy felt for Isi widowed mother, and brothers and sisters Within the past -five years Mrs. Shirray ha lost her husband, two sons and her ow mother, the late Mre. Thomson. LOCAL BRIEFS. -Our merchants are get , ting in their fall stocks, and are bound t e'er the general public such a large variety together with close prices that they wil have no excuse for going elsewhere. -Mr. G F. Arnold has moved into his fine ne premises., in Bell's block, and is addin largely to his general stook of merchandise He will have one of the finest millinery dis play rooms in this part of the country, an intends having everything filled lip in keep ing with the hands and new prernises.-Th many friends of Mr. John Woed, sr., o Tuckersmith, will regret to learn that h has been confined to his room through ill nese, during the past month or so but wil be pleased to learn that, 'although' still very weak, he is gradually gaining strength, and is now able to move about a little. W hope soon to Bee_ him in the full enjoymen of his usually good health and spirits e -Th Misses McEwen daughters of Mr. -William McEwen, were in Clinton last week visiting relative's and friends. -We had a very heavy rain storm on Tuesday night, acCompanied by lightning, but fortunately no loss re aulted from the latter in the village or int mediate neighborhood, although' three fires could be plainly seen to -the south ancl north of us. The rain was greatly rieeded here, as we had not had any for considerably over a month. -Mrs. (Dr.) McLeod and brother, Mr. Samuel White, of Detroit, are here vis- iting their father, Mr. James White, who is very dangerously illee-Miss Violet Willis is visiting this week at Mr. J. R.' Habkirk's. -Mrs. (Rev.) J. S. Cook, of Walkerville, and formerly of Hensall, has been spending the past week or so with her many friends in Hensali and vicinizy. On Sabbath even- ing she sang a aolo in the Methodist church, which fully sustained her reputation as a talented and cultured singer. -Mr. and Mrs. Seeds, of Strathroy, who were here for the past week or so visiting Mr. and Mre. R. Welsh, Mrs. Seeds' parents, and rela- tives and friends, returned home on Satur- day l'ast.-Miss Hattie Sutherland, who was spending a ceuple of weeks at Grand Bend wIth her uncle's family, Mr. A. Dent, re- turned horrie this week. -Messrs. Greig & Macdonald, of Seafortb, have purchased the merchant tailor stock and business of Mr. F. R. Beattie, who; on account of ill health, has been obliged to give up businessfor a time, and intend adding to the stock and rushing trade in the old stand. -The Misses McAl- ister were in Seaforth last "t week visiting heir sister, Mrs. A. 'Forbes. -Mrs. Montray 'eft here on Wednesday for a few weeks' visit to Whitechurch, after which she in - ends returning here. -Mr. Jamee Ingram, who has been in .British Columbia for the ast month visiting his brother, is expected ome this weele-On Wednesday evening f last week a number of Fansville people athered together and held a surprise party t the residence of Mr. John Johnston. They spent the fore part of the evening laying games, and in other amusements, till efreshmeets were passed around. Then hey repaired to the dining room, where an xcellent address was dilivered and Miss izzie Johnston presented with a. well lied purse, expressing the rove and esteem ntertained for her by the Eansville congre• ation, and their appreciation. of her faith• ul services as organist of that church for he past four years. -Mr. Robert Murray, ne of the principals in the Normal School, oronto, has been speeding part of his va- ation with his parents here.-wo made a lerical error in last weeks' breve,' in giving he name of Coleman McKay as the present eacher of school section No.' 14, Hay. It hould have read Coleman MeIntosh,nepl-ew f Dr. G. L. • McKay, hi Formosa. -Mr. , 0 yrcle.% eorge i , merchant, and Professor awki , mtesic teacher, both of Brussels, pent last Sabha h 'in Hensel! and vicinity. Mr.Wm.Hoggarth,teacher, and son of Mr. enjamin Hoggarth, of this village, has ex - reseed several lots of fine fowl from this tation during the past week or so, receiv- g fancy prices for the same. -The Meagre. °as Bros., of Gowanside Farret, , shipped hree car loads of fine cattle from: this eta - on for Chicago this week. -A happy event ok place on Thureday afternoon of last eek, whee Mr. George Jeffrey, of Hay, as united in marriage to Mrs. Prince. he ceremony was performed at the manse, ensall. We join with their many friends wishing them long and continued happi- es4.-Mr. `Leelie Colwill, iron of Mr. Wm, olwill, of this village, has been teaching r the past week or so for Mr. James lo- am, the latter having not yet returned ern British Columbia, where he was spend - g his vacation and combining bueiness ith pleasure. -Miss MoEwen, who is mil- ner at Mr. J, W. Ortwein's is in London is week attending the millinery openings. les Minnie Sheffer is also in London at- nding the openings. -Miss Hutchens and iss Brisban, both of Chicago, and,who are lding good positiorie as public school achers, were part of last week and this e guests of Mrs. Alex. Morrison. -Mr. F. McDonell, jeweller, expects to move into a new premises, in Bell's block, the first et of next week.--4-Mr. G. Murray and lighters Mary, Maggie and Belle, of Clins n, were 'in the village on Wednesday last ding at Mrs. Shirray's.-Mr. Dent, of ATJGTJST 26,189$/. August ! 1111111111111111111111111MMIMMININI he Greater Pa OF Our Fall mportations Have Arrived °misting of New thekets . -Capes Dress Goods Silks Trimmings - Gloves Hosiery - Ribbons. Veilings Millinery Flannelette& - Linens Curtains Carpets an4 Oil Cloths, Etc. Etc. Our Stock will be about COM -- Ode by the 1st -of September. . . The . . . .E. IlleFAUL Dry Goods Go). C4th's Greatest Cash Dr,y Goods Sto,re. Mitchell, epeat Sabbath with his sister,. Mrs. J. Sutherland.-Miae Hislop, of De- troit, is the guest of Mrs, G. Ross, of Growanside Farm.-Mis. McLean, of Code - rich, nee Miss Sends, has returned from a pleaeant visit with relatives and friends here. -Mr: R. Haskett ha's disposed of his grocery, flour and feed store to Mr. Henry pauer.-A very interesting game of baseball /was played here last week, between our home teaan . and Crediton, resulting in a, victory for the visitors by a good substan- tial majority. Our boys do`not like to beat visitors on their own grounds, but will pro- bably be victorious in the return match at Crediton. -Miss Hallam, of Mitchell, for- . merly of Hensall, who has been visiting friends here during the past week, sang a • solo in the Methodist church nn Sabbath Morning last, which was much enjoyed by the congregation. -Mr. Ely Hodgins broth- er of Mr. W. R. Hodgins, who enlist'ed dur- ing the late war, in the Americari eause against Spain, is at Lonclon`at present, where he was taken serionsly ill while visit- ing a brother. -Master Sydney Weismiller, son of Mr. D. Weismiller, of Kingston, for- merly of Hensall, is here on a visite-Me. George Ellwood has returned from Bayfield, where he has for the past two menthe been acting as tonsorial artist. -Mrs. D. Urqu- hart and family, accompanied by her neice, Miss MI:Almond, were in Grand Bend Ws, week • for a couple of days. -Mr. Shirray, of Detroit, is here this week, hen& called through the death of his brother, - Mr. Matheson, a student, who has been Imp - plying the Presbyterian congregatien at Ilrucefield, exchanged . duties on Sathatir last with Rev. J. S. Henderson, of Carmel church, delivering two vet" good discourses. -Mr. Thompson, assistant on the Elimville appointment, exchanged with Rev. W. E. Kerr on Sabbath last, preaching with very much acceptance. -Mr. T. J. Berry, of Homan, sold a fine driving horse last week' to School Inspector Toms, of Goderich, for a handsome sum. This horse was sired by the well known stallion, " Wilder Lee." WHO It the vay Saturd Futurii many success sale ha With the lar conditi 211 the rig: 4t, better 1 At re' Boys' A whipeo T' these confid Worst On. h 3 for $1.50, A 0 12, U.90. value b we w' Suits partm tical age the g Sum Rate matio R.