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The Huron Expositor, 1900-09-21, Page 8ret. P 8 . 1. IEU-40 777 N EliLPOSITOR SEPTEMBER 214 1900 Itt It Isif an Eastman7 It Isn't a Kodak.. CAMERAS CAMERA SUPgLIES Itaving secured the agency of the famous Eastman Kodalcs, we can now offer you their products at the same prices as they are sold at Rochester,iretvYork. The prices range from $1 upwards. - Folding Pocket Kodaks have the finest lense's-, "automatic shutters, are made of aluminum, and load in daylight. Oa te in and examine the Kodak, its neatness will delight you. You can put _ 'a Kodak in your pocket. Other styles of cameras such' as Glencoe Folding Cameras, also in stock, together with a full line of supplies. Our importation ,of _Winter Flow ing Bulbs expected in on Saturday, ---22 d. - REMEMBER THE PLACE PAPST'S BOOKSTORE, HOORN; Watch Your WATCH And when you find it nekireeping perfect time bring or send it to Counter's Jewelry Establishment, opposite Reid & Wilson's , Hardware Store, Seaforth. All work fully guaranteed. Counter's Jewelry Establishment, SEAFORTIL W. R. COUNTER, - • • Manager. DOMINION BANK. - CAPITAL Mold Up), - $1,500,000 REST, - - $1,5-00 ,000. SEAFORTH BRANCH, Main Street, S'eaforth. General Ban kin 6usiness trans- acted. Farmers' Sale Nates collected, and advances made on tame at lowest rates. Drafts sold an all points in Canada, the United States and Europe. • SAVINGS D E PART MENT.--1 nterest allowed on deposits :of One Dollar and upwards. _ R. S. HAYS, W. K. PEARCE, Solicitor Manager. - Bicycles For Beason 190 - W. N. WATSON', Noqh MainStreet Seaforth. - Agent for the Henderson Bicycle Corlipany,Goder- ich, Ont. A full 11 10 of the latest up-to-date wheels for the season of 1000 on hand, The " facCroadY7! " Common_ Sense" and " Goderich." Also agent for the celebrated "White Sewing Machine Company bieyeles of otedeane, Ohio. Ali wheels guaranteed and pricea right. Call and examine before you pur. chase*. A fuil line of bicycle parts and sundries kept- th stock and repairing done. Also dealer in " Ray- mond „ and "White" Sowing Machine, needles, oil, partA, etc. -STNT.A.1I'S _ NORTH MAIN ST., SEAFORTII, EFeneral InsuranOe Agent 86 Dieftl- Ter in Sewing Machines. 1630 FALL TERM OPENS -SEPT. 4th' • I- p ) fe7d1")Mele' A &thou' Ord hi doing the -best work in business caw. stion in Canada to -day. Our magnifieent c:vtielogue gives full information. Send for one. Enter now if possible. _ STRATFORD, ONTARIO. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal. 4444-62 Grand Trunk Railway - ,tuntud. Western Excursion to Port Huron, ePetzoit, Bay City, Cleveland, tlieagoesOraucl RapidseSt. Paul and vari- One otherl” points.- Good ,going September 271.11, t2.Sth and 29th. 'Valid for return leaving destination on or before October Idth. For rateer routes, connections, &c,, see as. We wiltaccompany all passengers to Stratford, holding_ through baggage cheeks, to assist, with fleeing of baggage, W. SOMERVILLE, Agent Commercial Building, SEAFOR.TH. 1015 ci--) WiiiBirn Oak, or Wal-, nut Clock. Thi (sleek runs for eight 'hays' half hour, and ie ar riu'ed tU give satisfaction. — THE OPTICAN ralatkal amEt. y AND JEWELLER EAFORTH. - Maboi cK enzie, of West Zorra, and hie hived ma have been arrested on Et eharge, of tee" jog lowness. At the time of hie eri t. 11 te: :on Lie was showing horses at the Leaden 1 dr and on the animals were found stole- liaret'sS. lt is reported from Weet Ze net when thepeethises and hay loft of It cRenzid's were searched, many other se, harness, alleged to have -been stolen, w tied. .Many petty thefts- of harness ocuurred recently in .the town- ship. .efeadant is very -well known in the emu. and on account of the Wide connection e; thdfamily in the -county, the affair has eae..-ed a sensation. Mr. McKen- zie wren.' began proceedings against Robert C he, of the Bann township, for $1,teet tges for !dander eliegred to have been circu. ted by the defendant that Mr. -fat:Kenzie sole [skimmed Milk, DIElqrRIOT• MATTE/18. gite, itron.(154oxiito BIG Cola -A fen, weeks' ago, we m mention of several large stocks of � which had been taken from fieldsin vicinity, hilt now bhe harvest has come the test of these large stooks is before Mr.. Alex. ptewart has left ,us a coup' ears which he Ceok promishuously from James Archibeld's field in Harptirhey, which, as far iss stalks go, is a vetit forest. The ea s are immerese, one of t measuring 114 inches long, with 22 er24 r of corn on lit.. The others -are not qui long, bat Etre exceptionally large, and covered wiil a fine eareple of corn and very uniforirre There is a great lot of cellent feed in this corn beat it ? TRAVELItERS. -The folio _ticketed oil their respeetie Macdonald agent C. -P. R. Seaforth a Tens J. G ay and her. InOcher,:Mrsi. Ro ick Gray, o Michigammee Michigan, w they will viiiit Mr. Wm. Gray, for a ino On their return home they will visit Ti to, whichIplace Mrs. . -"Gray ha; not since 1853, when' it was known 1 as M York. Mss Jennie Gray l left at the time for Dayton, North Dakote, wher will make ier heone for some time. -In ad ition to the usual lodalibus the follow ng were ticketed to more di points this week at W. Somerville'S r ' ticket ag ncy : J. S. Roberts, to- L burg, Virinia ; -James Hart, to_ Was Muskoka Miss Millson, to Detroit ,• James Archibald and mother, Mee. Me to Croswell. Michigan h Dr. McDougal , of Mrs. McDougall, Welt street, to WI" spells, Minnesota, where he 'intends I Ing. • A PLEASANT SEND OFF. -There w s a pleasant gathering at the Gripp H us 011 while in the employ -of ' the bank h re, as 1 Tuesday evening, the nocasions be'ng he :assembling of, a -few of the friends of M A. IR. Sampson, of the Dominion Ban a if, 'Montreal, and formerly of, the ban 's aff here, to have a last evening with hi be re he entered the ranks Of .the be ecli te. Mine host, Henderson,- had prep red an excellent supper, which the compan t r- oughly' enjoyed. Later .the tabl s re cleared, and the balance Of the eve ing as spent in song and !lineal. Mr. S mps n exceedingly popular, and 'Many expressi ns of good will were given. around the boa d. At a reasenable hour the company relu t - &fitly broke ,up, after: wishing the gueet of' the evening all possible happiness and pr s- perity in the life on which he was about to . ,. enter. • MATRIMONIAL. -The marriage of Jan (Nettie), youngest daughter of Mr. D. li. Wilson, to. Arthur Regnee Sampson of he Dominion Bank, Montreal', end formerly of the Seaforth branch, took place at Inglesi e, the residence a: the bride'sh father, in S a - forth, on Wednesday-. The ceremcny as performed at' one o'clock; by Rev. Co in Fletcher, ef the Thames -Road, assisted y Rev. F. il. Larkie,in the -presence of a lar:e number of guests, including friend's ft in Toronto, London, Mouit-Foreet, Walkert in and Brussels. The bridesmaids were M 3 Margaret Wilson and Illiss,BeithaSarnpso of Toronto, and the groomernae, Mi. Edg Sampson, of Toronto, while Miss Nett Wilson, neiee of the bride, was the pret little maid. The bride was given away her father, and Miss -Helen Wilson laye the wedding march.Aftee a ter/Tang we ding luncheon, Mies geotte of Mount Fares delighted the guests with two excelle vocal solos. Mr. and Mrs.Sampson left o the three o'clock train, amid a shower f rice and flowers. The Many friends of thee popular eoung people will extend theirver beat wishes for the future happiness of , Mr and Mrs. Sampeora They' will reside i Montreal. 1- • , A SEAFORTIL Bo v Fioeroaore -Mr. Alex Bethune, youngest son of Mr. C. Bethune -of this town, who has been employed in th Canada Pacific Railway offices in Owe Sound, has gone to New York, where he ha secured a good position. ,Prior to leavin Owen Sound he was given a send-off by hi friend,: In its report a the event, th Owen Sound Times says,: ." Mr, Alex Bethune, aepopuler member of the Ciniad Pacific Railway freight office staff, left . o Tuesday morning's steamboat expreste, fo New_York, where he has acdepted a promis ingiiositiots in a large business eaablish merit. Mr, Bethune, -though only a eesi dent of Owen Sound for two years, was on Of the most popular young nieo fibent town, his quiet, unvarying good nature winnin him {deride everywhere. He was the sta cover point in hist yeartn,crack local lacross twelve, and is one of the ',Most expert players in Canada. His 'departure from Owen Sound is recognized as an irreparable loseeta local athletic circlee, .but his friend are aoafident that he will win fresh laurel on the speedy aggregations of Canadians whoein their American home, have ailing t the game of their boyhood. The evenin previous to his departure his fellow clerks members of the lacrosie club, and the boY abont town gave...hien. a royal sene -off a Thompson' e restaurant. ' 1 . •i.l , ,. TIIEY mict-L-S'ExpErrEnf .X. -It 'i3 some times said, as illustratiN.-e of 1.he compare tive anddlne ,s of this mun ape, sphere, tha a person of even limited ersper ence can no go to any part ()Rho earth; tha% he will no see some pe son twttoin he has known- o heard of before. - The tri4h,of .this was il lustratecl in the experience of ..111r. John A Stewart, of this town. While on his mean vieit to St. Paul and Mirmeapolis, hi com poesy with a friend, he one day visited th Minnesota State Prison. While being show around by one of the guards�f the , institu non,. his surprise and oonsternetion Ma easily be imagined when he heard one of th inmates call out. after- him, ‘` Halle°, Jack how are the Seaforth Yreden Toes?" .- mean ing by the:latter expression an orgashlzatio of night -hawks that was -said to exist in thi town some years ago. HiS -surprise was no leesened when, an looking round, he recog nixed, in fullprison uniform, a former wel known Seaforth youth. Upon enquiry fro the guard he wae informed that tide youn man -was sereing a term of' twelve years; three, ef whieh he had already put in. Hd had ben convicted of being the leader of gang of desperadoes who had held up a rail way train and robbed the passenras, an he was described by the guard as being on of the most dariegand expert ,crim nals i his line known to 'the State police, W have often had occasion to say with' prid that Seaforth boys usually distinguish them selves wherever they goebut we are happe to say that in an experience here of thirt yeers this is the,firet time we have had t mention one who has distinguished himsel in this direction. ------• .. de rn is s. of r. nd le ws so re re x. an ere .J. iee er- ere th. n - en dy me he Coot) Roe -Mr. Editor,-Abotit -thee miles east of Seaforth, on.the Huron road may be seen a sample of very peculiar road making. There is a ridge of loose grave along the middle, on each side of this is hollow inede by the road grader, on the out side of each of these hollows and bet ecu and the ditch is a ridge of earth. t doe not require a very vivid imagindtion topic lure what this piece of _road will e lik when the fallrains set in; and.yet th Work manship beidowed on it is only a' degre worse than the t bestowed on the r ads o the surrounding country. .Of the mut] travelled thoroughfares of the Provin e tha part of the Huron road between Clint n an Stratford is the worst kept. Seafort ' peo ple the me it s a mu is me a s th Au as M y or October, when ea co ld be rolled at once, rol er and made sinooth a cannot afford to throw give allegiance to th Li 'Speaking of road - ems to nee that a ste ery valuable piece] of • icipality. When bo ut on -city streets it is iately rolled down am eam roller. Gravel roads of your neighb usta and teamstere a hey can. If the grave were ipub on i rls are frequent, it ith a very heavy d solid. FreehlYi son of the year e oads leading into a marked cheract r season. If the are fairly good a� f ,other counties,' kill of the roadl- g eat naturaIad- esF a suitable bed avel, and few incessant labor districts must roads !nay be would realize in return for their I do not think I sing the opinion nel Huron coul efforT, be kept queen's park, Ti. have far better gads tbat would id farms,.and be of the people. stones as long as Anderson pave - eking in general, m roller would be machinery to a en stone or gravel watered and im- oth 'and solid by generally put' on rhood in July orl oid it just. as lon ha pr Se te rd CO it Va fo hil th pe pa ho gr rem ro ro ha wo led gravel isat one se minent feature of all forth, and loose stones tstiic of them at anoth ds of the two opunties pared with the roads s not because of the kers, but because of th tages-a soil that ma gravel, abundance of a. If they only saw w residents of leas favo ed form in order that thei sable, the people of H ro little they are giving at natural advantages. exaggerating in expre t most roads In Perth h a, little well directed oth aa the road aroun to. It is possible to ds in these counties, monize with the splen thy of the intelligenc ars truly, TRAVELLER. ha fo gei ho int wi oh 00 ne lal fir alo te oo ho of -in ga gu a 9 OMONDVILLE NOTES. - been laid up for ad -few t. -Mr. Jacob Schmidt g to have an auction s d -effects on Oatober 6t nds leaving for Manit ter with his daughter. nge will benefit his hea . Thomas Rolley, wife ple of dayii With Mrs. r Dublin. -Mr. Georg up for a week or so w t thought to be typhoi ly improving. -Mr. T de Moving into the hou upied by MreSehmidt, . John Prendergast h se of the late Mrs. Mill 600. This house is pl , he centre of the village t struck a anap.-Miss American Soo, is spen st of Mrs. .A. McMurra 1 ance, with gr nol thic walkel on both sides from the atat or* to thescorner of Gloderich etreet.-Mrs Coon, of Philadelphia, spent part of last eek hnd this, the guest of Mrs. M. Y. Mai n. -The Seaford* fall fair will be held on Thursday and Friday- next. 'Every person should make a paint of being in Seaforeh on the days of the show, as it promises to be the best in the county. In addition to the nsual exhihits and a long list of special att actions, there will be some excellent sp edin contests. Come to Sea - forth orrfaite day, and have a good time.- The few °bid, d,a s this week have appar- ently come es a eminder of what we may expect la* on -Mr. John Laporte, of Drysdale, was in town on Wednesday. He brought in his' on, who; has been at the Deaf and Demb Institute, at Belleville, for some years, and who ha q returned to that, institution. --Mr Wm. Kerslake has pur- ' chased the nest and comfortable residenoe of Mr. .A. Ikigrn, paying for it $1,200. - Mrs. D. Molntiyre attended. the Exeter show on Triesdey, and carried off several Prizes for fanoY work. -Mr. Archie Scott has purchased he property of Mrst : Mc- Bride, the honetwhich was recently injured by fire. It adioins Mr. Soott's propetty, and will -make a valoable addition to it. - Mr. Robert Freneh has, purchased the Sharp ' residence from Mr: Bullard, the recent owner, and intends _occupying it himself. He paid $700 for it.--iMeriers. W. Freeman and S. Watson, of the Seaforth band, went to Exeter; re Wedner, and played with the Exeter and at a e show. -Captain J. S. Roberto s in Lynchburg, Virginia, this 'week. Mr, Roberts was a soldier in the American a my during the Mail war, and was invited to a reunion of the surviving veterans.- mune. Wm. and Henry Ches- ney, of Tudiersenith, were successful ex- ibitors at he Exeter showethie week. - Mr. T. Ra .- Case has disposed of hie bush. nese in Clin on. -New plate glass fronts are being put i the stores of the estate of Johnson B othera-Mr. and Mrs, E. Mo. Faul return rd home thieweek, after spend- ing their olidays at Lake Huron, St. Thomas and Lake Erie,-" A BreezyTime," a most amuing and refined comedy, will be given in Ca dno's hall, on Monday evening. The compa y is said to be a good one. -The Woman's ristian Temperance Union, of Hurorecoon y, will hold their annual con- vention in Myth, on the 26th inlet. Rev. R. Hobbs, ef Wingharn, will address the evening mePting. A recitation by the young lady who wen a silver medal at a contest given by the Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union, is also on the programme. All interested in temperance are cordially in. S. A. Dickson left on Thursday, WI resume his legal studies in Toronto. - Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Wilson intend leaving for the old country about the middle of Oc- tober, and expect to remain there all win- ter. Mr. Virilson goes on business. -Mr." Archibald Scott has now recovered suffi- ciently from his late illness to -be able to get about to een.-Mr. Bert Van'Egmond is ode ot our most expert and successful amateur photographers. In the July competition, conducted by" The Young Photographer," a paper puhliehed in Vermont, Mr. Van- Egmond won the Candian- special prize. He eumbitted three different subjecte, the one especially worthy being entitled "Tired of Play," whip!' depicts thirteen little girls arranged in a semi -circle on the grass, each one's head pillowed on the next. We con- gratulate our young friend on hie success, and we hope to have the pleasure of an- nouncing oven greater laurels, -Miss Agnes Grieve, daughter of Mr. Wm. Grieve, has been re-engaged for next year, at an increase of salary, at eection 8, WestWananosh.- The Seaforth Auxiliary of the Woman's.. Foreign Miseionary Society will have their annual thank -offering services in the Pres- byterian church, on Monday, October let. In the afternoon, at 3 o'clock, an address will be given by Mrs. (Rev,) Grant, of St. Marys, and in the evening, the Rev.Harvey Grant, late of Henan, China, will deliver an address. The afternoon meeting will be for ladies only, hue at the eveojng meeting ...all- will- be made welcome. -The annual meeting of the Seaforth Christian Temper - arum Union was held in the basement of the Methodist church, on Wednesday afternoon, whenithe following officert were elected for the current year : Mrs. J. A. Stewart, president; Mrs. Russell, Mr. Larkin and Mrs. Neelin, vice-presidents ; corresponding secratary, Nrs. Coulter ; recording secre- tary, Mrs. M. Y. McLean; treasurer, Mrs. G. B. Scott. Mrs. G. B. Scott, Mrs. S. Mullett, Mrs. James Lawrence and Mrs. F. G. Neelin were appointed delegates to the county convention; to be held next week in Blyth. -Much regret was felt here on learn- ing of the death of Mr. Douglas McDonald, the oldest eon of the late Rev. A. D. Mc- Donald, D. D., -which occurred in Winni- peg, on Saturday last. Mr. McDonald went -to Winnipeg.when quite a young man, and resided there for about 16 years. -Mr. Charles Petrie died at his residence in Eg- mondville, on Thursday morning. -Mrs. C. -Clarkson and family leave here for Toronto on Tuesday, Ma. Clarkson having been there for a couple Of weeks. They have many friends- here who will always be pleased 'to hear of their Well doing. -Mr. Adam Hays has added a handsome team, of well matched brown horses to.his already well equipped livery outfit. -We (regret to hear of the serious illness of Mr'. Stewart, of North Main street, whose husband is the senior member of the Stewart Milling Com- pany. -Mr. Earl A. Crich Leib for Coiling. evood last Monday, where he .is to take eharge of a barber shop which is being opened in that progressive town. r. Albert Allan' ays with a sore. of our village, is le of his house - Mr. Schmidt a to spend the He' thinks the h ve y d fa ily spent a olle ' parents, Hill who was t what was at fever, is now o as Colbert in - e new owned and fo ithe- winter. - s purchased the rew for the sum asantly situated Mr. Prender- May- Stanley, of ing a, month, the inc Millinery Opening Th raday, Friday and -Saturd 28t and 291h, to which a oord ten ed to the ladielfof Seaforth Ow went. ill take place on September 27th, al invitation is ex- nd vicinity. J. W. 1710-1 EW DRESS MAKING .E "TABLISItelEST.- Mi s Bates has started a dress m ov rScott Bros. store, in tho ro pie by Miss Assay, and is pre' of ruts making promptly and sat on Seree..,-A good brie wit good stable andthree tog ther or separate. Apply to for b. king establishment me formerly men- ared to do all kind sfactorily. 1710xI .dwelling house, ole. Will be so d F. Gutteridge, Se 1709x3 ong and short wood for sale cheap, ea h onI . John Landsborough, Sear rtb. 1710-1 OULTRY WANTED .-Ke nedy Bros. p y tbe highest cash prices for 11 kinds of foal, Be ttie's blook, Sesforth. 1709-tf •or Sale. -One large co per kettie, goos condition, for boiling appli ibuttor, all rea for use, very little used ; holds ei ven pails of wate Wil be sold for half value. A ly to S. Mulle 1, Sea orth. 1709 2 -1 11 visitors to our fair m d welcome call and see our stock whether 3 ou buy or n 1710-1 Jo n Landsborough, Seaforth. 0 ET THE BEST. -Don't f 1 with educ tio . If you want a thorough bulrjcss dr ehorthan training, attend the Central Bind es College, Stra or . This college has equipped mewls of young e and we.men for business life. 169,841 fur for try wor sole '1st eaf all and see our mammot iture at our show room and you buy. John Lancleboroug you want something g he King Quality, they are a 1 t h two pairs of ordinary brand agent for Seaforth. display of fi e our prices b 1, Seaforth. 17104 pecial diecount given en nd 2n8 days of the fair. Jch orth. . WANTED. ---Eggs 13c, Bu Sale still goee forthree weeks wit way Rates. Ask those who have b 1ikothtiWparce1. 0..E. King, Wi ew houses furnished the low :st possible price and time. giv -er. -John Landsborough, Seaforth "NINES'S MUSOLE.-The bus nese is the man with business men get it by hard exeeriente,.ot told g a course in the Central Stra ford. ecial.discounts given o 'hirti day presents. John Landsbo " I 8 OtVAXTS WANTED.: --Wal ly ole good cook, dining room goo wages and stmdy employmon to re. Thorea8 Stevens, Queen'e. eve desigesin bedroom tabl 8, sideboards; pirlor sets a Jah Landsborough, Seaforth, S mething new in nearly men 'of cur larze.fgrniture empar boro gh, Seaforth. I3REEZY .TIME. -This ro •prod lotion will be. presented in Ca on onday, September 24th. It i is.sp 'cially adapted for la ly audic it. .•eats now on eale at Fear's Dri ECTOlt, TILE BLACK lc:NI ectof; connnonly known as -1 ecture in the Methoditt cher September 23bh. The gen n popular lecturer and Eho cause. ANTF.D.-Dried apples, tithe "Maple Leaf Store." place in town for dry goods H. ing, knov full I fowl best Lt' our_ W i rutu • CAL B -M r. SVni, oldest citizens, left o ghem, where he intend e.. Mr. Moore has beei d in rubbe 0 dearer but a W. H. Willi 1710-1 goods on t Landshorou 1710-1 tr 18c. T he cheap, Ran- t! here how the ?am. 170441 hout at o o suit pureha 1710-1 ngB sinus Co leg ucationina .169118S.oti: rs acquire it 1 weddinl an 11, Seaf1r 0.1 immediat kitahen I gir, Apply at one tel. 171 x2 its,. exterisio parlor tables 1. 171f0.1 eery dear, ut.); John Lbnth. 17.0-1 ting chied id'd Opera Hall, ill of fun an li neer. Don't MIE g lore: 17104 J h Black Knigh , h on Friday even - • an is ar web greeted by 1710x2 ter, eggs an 11* cheapest an nal groceries P 18104 Seaforth for 26 years, and f librarian of thehlechanics' I was greatly due to his untir skill, that our institute rea standing it -has- attained. - many reverses, he. peesevere one of the first. libraries in Mr.. Moore're many frien.cls in regretting his ; departure, n him their, vera best wishes prosperity. ---Mr. and Mrs,. - Moore, on 'Tuesday to reEdd a residen r 25 years stibute, an ng energy an hed the higl a the face o until it wa the Province ealbrthe w ill eXtend for fu J. 11-: L fo wa il ur 013 of Toronto,' were visiting -Mein in t wn this. week. up t attend the wedcl niece, Miss Nettie Wilson. home services, in connect Thomas church, will be hel The services will be taken Kerrin, of Mitchell. The c decorated with flowers and tic of the harveet season. -M an, daughter of Mrs. P. Cav Seaforth, but now of Detroi friends here this Iweek.-A ra the Sunday schodl children ° terian church, will be held in of the church this (Friday') mencing at. six o'clock. S served, after which a good music, etc.-, will be given. -M of Egmondville, who has be Mr.' R. McLeod's, in Clin home a few days ago. Whil a cataract removed from one now, after' being practically three years, is once more abl well. -Work on the granoli the east slide of Main street is rapidly forward, and at the going, it will only be a coupl fore it is completed and ready Main etreet will then present They, ng• of thei The hartesel on' with Sti on. Sunday by Ren. ureh will b ruit, embleina es Grace Cav n, formerly o , was visitin ly meetbsg.o the Presby the basemen vening, com pper will h rogramme . Neil Brown, n visiting a on, retuened there he had f his eyes and lind for over to see quite hic walks on being pushed resent rate of of weeks be - for use. Our fine appear- • Hills' Green. - HAPPENINOS.-Owing to the illness of his father, Mr. George Rill left last Thursday for Blackwater, where the formerresides,- We are pleased to see Mrs. Francis- Cole- man in our midst again, after an Iliuma of several weeks. -Mn Noah Sheffer,' of the Toronto par workS, ' visited at C. Troyer's last week., -Miss E. Maxwell returned home from Clinton ' last Saturday. -Since the heavy windstorm of last Tuesday paring bees have been the order of. the day, or rather of the night. ---Mr. Alnx: Forrest has purchas• ed a fine .horse anddig. Alex. einea good judge of horseflesh,. Rebert McAllister and family picnicked ct! Bayfield on Saturday last. ---Me. James 1Ersons and sister spent Sundisy at the ho h of their mother, in Goderich townshi -On Friday evening of , last week Mr. 0 orge Greenslade's barn, together, with the Other outbuildings and the year's crop, were totally destroyed by fire. - The fire is e ippose.d to 'have been il eauSed by spontari ous combustion of the oontents.-We are , orry to learn that Mr. 'Robert StoPhensog i is seriously ill. -Miss] Annie Lipphart, , ho luta been visiting at A. Iov&s for the past few weeks, has re- turned home.-Iti . W. Love and wife spent Saturday and Su clay visiting friends in Stephen. -.Mr. F e inancl Stelck has pur- ehasecl a new bug y from Mr. Millar, of rensall. • .., oxeter. , _ Cider, apple butter and jelly. For excel - erica in quality and rdiispatch in the manufacture .ve cannot be surpassed! A hot water hose outfit nables Us to keep otir Premises in the very pink of rder and ,cleantIness. Lumber, lath and a large lock of 011,4103 on hard, Gibson Bros. 1710 1 NOTES. -Mr. F.V. Dixon, court reporter, a in Toronto this week. -Miss Jean Gibson, f Goderich, s the guest of her sister, Mrs. th V-. Dixon.- -Mrs. Robert Black and. her ldest son, Scott, were at London last, week. -Mr. Calderj our energetic foundryman, is moving his fetidly to town this week. -Ow. ng to some ureforosen circumstances cocoa . ing, Dr. McDonald, of Tc ingham was not ble to hold a meeting of the Liberals e he I n the 14111. -Mr. Ceorge Leckie took in he fair at London last week. -Mr. John • ouglas has had a busy time delivering coal for his customers lately. The amount burn- ed here increases every season,and the day of the cheerful fire from the maple and beech is passing rapidly.-0ourt of Revision Was held here last week, by County Judge Mas- son. A substantial gain in the list was made by the Liberals.-Mra. John Moffatt, of Blyth, is renevVing old acquaintances with friends in towif.-MS. B. McKelvie was in Montreal lest week, on business. -Miss -Robertson haagone AO take up nursing in a New York hospital. -Quite a ripple of ex- citement was in evidence laet Wednesday, when the marOiage of Miss Alberta Smale, Only daughterad Dr. Singe, was announced. The lucky bridegroom was Mr. C. .F. Mc- Lean, of Montreal. • Staff. MAKE • YOUR MONEY COVER MITCH GROIIND.-You ean't live through the fall and winter and not give your person and home some new Dry Goods. They run into dol- lars so fast that only the moat cautious buy. ing will enable any person with limited means to take from any store, a good sup- ply of what he or she needs, that is and know the values are good, an: prices lowest. Seaforth is a good Dry Good town, and The E. MoFaul Co's. Store is the place to go. 1710.1 PICNIC. -Grace church Sunday school will hold their annual pionia at Brown's bush this (Friday) afternoon. 'Among the speakers are Revs. j. G. Kerrin, Mitchell; Henderson, Staffs; Scott, Cromarty; Ten Eyok, Exeter; Howard, Milverton. Bayfield. RUSHED. -Would they be rushed with trade, think you, if former collo-mere were not regular patrons? Remember The E. Mc Foul Co. Seaforth, are no novices in the Dry Goode business. Their establishment is a base of supplies for the Dry Goods wants of hundreds ef home/. Their eelection of Autumn Jackets, Millinery, Dress Goods, Clothing, Furs and etc. are on sale and will prove quick sellers to satisfy customers. Are you to be one? ln0-i BLOWS. -Mr. C. Cook, of Goderiolitown- ship, is building a new house. Joseph Brown Lis doing the mason work. -J. Don- aldson es driving a handsome pair of Kansas ponies,1 which he purchased at a sale of horses at Clinton .-Thomas Heard is build-. ing a stone foundation under his house. - Fred. Geminhard rode hie bioyole to Lon- don, a distance of over 50 miles, in two hours and 40 minutes; one day last week. - The wind storm of last week did a lot of damage to orchards in this vicinity. Over half of the apple crop was blew° off the trees. -Mr. J. H. Elliott, of Seattle, Wash- ington, is On a visit to friends in Bayfield. He is accompanied by his wite.-Rev. Joseph Elliott, qf Nairn visited friende in town, Tuesday arid Nairn, of this week. -The fishernien are preparing for the fall fishing at Kettle Poina-Our people are wondering if the village streets are to be left in darkness this winter. It seems a pity when the plant is in position and the line up, that the electric light cannot be used, We think that the council should at once take the matter in hand, and light our streets for the fall andoeinter.-It has 'late- ly been reported that there would be no fall show at Bayfield this year. - Such a statement is wholly untrue. The society was never in a more prosperous state, and this year's exhibition promisee to eclipse all past records. Tuesday and V,Vednesday, October 2ad and 3rd, are the day a appoint- ed. -The Varna District Teachers' Meeting iii to be held at Varna, Saturday, Septem- ber 29th. Goodprogramme. • Stanley. If you want something good in rubbera buy the King Quality, they are a little dearer but are worth two pairs of ordinary brands. W. II. Willis, sole agent for Seaforth.:. 'BARNS BURNED. -During the '-ithuni n6der storm, early Sunday morning, the barns on the farm of Mr. Wm. Plewes,on the 4th concession, were struck by lightning and destroyed, together with the seteson'a crop. The farm is rented by Mr. John Johnston, who owned the contents of the barn. As he had no insurance, the loss will be very heavy. Mr. Plewes had a partial insurance on the barn. * Cromarty. D. II" Commissioner, Conveyancer, wills, gages and deeds drawn up. Mpney loaned at the owest ratesof interest. 116116o- 9rt West of Toronto there is no other town the size of- Seaforth with Dry Goods stores as enterprising and up-to-date. You should be grateful for having such a town within your easy reach. Do you know of h more Ovular stere than ,The E. McFaul Co's.? Their endeavor to be always ahead of other stores makes it a very profitable shopping place for all classes of customers. Note the things you shoeld always buy from' them, Jackets, There, Millinery, Drees Goods, Ready -To -Wear Clothing and Carpete. 1710-1 NOTES.--clr. Alex. Stewart is down at Lakeside this week aesisting his sister, Mrs. A. Ye -ling, -0 dispose of her stock and chat - tele, prepar tory to her removal from there., She has dis osed of her burliness, and is busy takin stock this Week. -Mr. Alex. ; Swan and his wife were the guests ar his= .mother-indew, Mrs. Ireland, in Logan; the .beginning of this week. -Although the turnip crop up to lately was such a prom'sing one, it iS new turning out to be a com- plete failure in most cases. The leaves are turning yellow and dropping off and the root is rottiog, bat fortunately the man - golds are soiend and healthy as yet, and every appearance of yielding well. -Mr. D. Hay and family, who spent the most of the summer here:left for Kippen on Monday, where he has purchased the property and hiisinees of Mr. J. Canning. They intend. to open up business the latter end of this week. • Farquhar. 'Heavy shoes for lladies,, e t, something that will wear well and are cur,nfortable. We have the best lines made, no sholdy, all leather otiffners W. RizWidis, boots and shoes, Seaforth. s 1710.1 - RUSTLE Soln.-Will, perhaps you don't have it. Others agaiil have. The E. Mc - Paul Co., Seaforth have to. If you would know what "hustle", means take a good look at their immense Dry Goods. Now take occasional glimpser' during the Fall months and another by the end of the year. You'll have your eyes opened atsroeggardtthey athe amount of ierchandise you huh could handl . You have learned`what hustle means, or b tter, What it can do. It has been their g eat trade -builder. 1/1.0-1 NOTES.- Ir. F. Hackney spent last week with his cou in, Dr. Hackney, of Fullerton. Fred goes to Detroit Medical College short-. ly to resume his studies. -Mr. D. McDoug- all, who lute sitccessfully taught the Plug. town school or the paet tWo years, has been re-engaged Of 1901, at a good advance- in salary. -M George Beaver was on the sick list during the past week, but is around again. -Th little daughter of Mr. Kay has for sone time been very low with dysen- tery, but is ecovering.-Mr. Thos. Camer- on, who has been indisposed for some time, is able to- b out and around again. WEDDING BELLS. -On Wed,pesday even- ing of tut veek a happy event occurred at the hon -e of Mr. Samuel Mc.Curdy, of the Thames, Rad, when hi3 third daughter, Elizabeth, ad Robert Norris, a prosperous young farm r of Staffa, were united in the holy bonds 4f matrimony. The ceremony; was perform,ed by the Rev. Colin Fletcher, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The wedding march was played by Miss M. Horney, after which all repaired to the dining room, where a sum - tuella weddiug dinner was in readiness. The bride was the recipient of numerous and costly presents, testifying to the esteem in which she was held in the neighborhood. The young couple left on Thursday morning for al honeymeon trip to Niagara and other points. after vehich they will settle on Mr. Norris' beautiful homestead, on the ninth concession of Hibbert. TIIE EXPOSITOR joins with your correspondent in wishing the young couple a happy and prosperous wedded life. Exeter. , J. 4. STANBURY, B. A., (late with MC- Carthy, Oster & Co., Torento,) Barrister, Convey - sneer, Notary. Money to loan. Ofilees lately oc- cupied by Collins & Stanbury, over. O'Neira Bank, Estetei, Ont. 188441 LOCAL BRI. -W. J. Heaman went to London Monday evening, to attend the wedding of his brother. -Rev. Mr. Thomp- 80n, of bear Mitchell, and Rev. R. MillYard, of Main street Method* church, exchang- ed pulpits last Sabbath. -Mrs. Wil3on, of Woodstock, was the guest oft Mrs. Powell for several -clays last week. -Exeter 'has a young artist in the person of Master Prank Weekes, son of William D. Weekes, of whom any town might juttly. feel proud. Frank is only- 13 years of age, but his drawings'exhibited last week at the West- ern Fair, London, took first prize over all those in a class open to persons under the age of 18 years.. A bright future is predict- ed -for the young artist.-Gidley's opera house was filled in every part on Tuesday evening, many being obliged to stand, to see the comic nlrish drama, " Finnigan's Fortune," played by -the new Garrick club, of Exeter. -The 9 -year-old daughter of Mr. -Wm. Johns he now laid up with the fever. at Goderich on Mon day, Gm; SletgaanlbtursYwineasss. -s—.......4 i , Bruoefleld. B. R. Hoeohis, Brucefield, Notary .Publie Conveyancer, Fire and Life Insurance agent. Any amount of money to loan at 5 per cent., on first -claps farm security. Mortgages drawn and money ad- vanced free of expense to the borrower. 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. 157 THEY HAVE THEM. -They are neat, orig- inal, stylish and practical, and will please your particular fancy. This can be said of this Autumn's outing hats. You cannot go wrong by buying your autumn's .headgear, and Fall Millinery from the E. McFaul Co., Seaforth. They have a good assortment of the popular outings hats on sale. Call and see them when in town, also the many other new things shown in their -Millinery room. _ r 1710-1 , PAINFUL ACCIDENT. -Mr, Thomas Fraser, of Stanley, near this village, has had hie share of bad luck, at least enough to, last him for some years. It is not so very long ago that Mr. Fraser was laid up for.a con- siderable length of time, as the remit of a runaway accident. Now he is nursing a broken rib. A few days ago, he was assist- ing in filling a silo, when in some way he fell, striking against elle .,side of ' the rack, the result being a broken rib. WC trust that it will not be long before he is whole again. NOTES. -The many friends of R. J. Hee- ris, in this neighborhood, will regret to hear of hie illness, he being laid up at Nap- inga, Manitoba, with an attack of tYphoid fever. Mre. Harris is a charter member of will hope for his speedy recovery . e is a 4 our Foresters' lodge, and his many riends son of Mr. g. Harris, of MoKillap.--eQuite a number or corn silos in this vicinity were blown downin the wind storm of last!week. -Dr: Gunn, of Clinton, was in our hillage on Monday last. -Rev. E. If. Sewers was in London on Tuesday last. -Miss iLizzie Rattenbury has returned from visiting friends in Goderich.-Mr. Murrey Gibson returned from London on Friday last.; -Mr. B. R. Higgins took in the Western! Fair, London last Friday. -Mr. Will McIntosh has returned from. Dakota where he has been for some time peat. His many friends are pleased to see him again-Mr.:lt. G.' Simpson was in London on Tuesday of last week. -Miss Ella Graham attended the fair in London last week. -Mrs. McInnis, of Saginaw, visited at the home of her Mother, Mrs. McGregor, Stanley, hist week. -Mr. William Graham has returned from the old lend, but in a very poor state of health. We are pleased to know he is slowly im- proving. -Miss Higgins, who has beep quite ill, has alenost completely 4ecovered,-We are pleased to state that Mr. Plewels still ,keeps a little better.-Hdlise Mary Gibson, who has been visitingfriendel in London for some time, has returned tether home here. -Mr. and Mrs. Joseph" Ketcheideaf-Wing- ham, visited- their nieces, the Misses Chrysler, on Tuesday. -A telegram was re- ceived here on Wednesday annou.neing the death of Mrs. F. G. Rumbill, of Lendon. Mrs, Rumballehad been in inor health for -some time, hub. of late had been some better and hopes were enterkined for her recovery. Early in ehe weet she suddenly became worse and continual to sink until death claimed her early Wednesday morn- ing. Mrs. Rumball was juat in the.prime of life, and leaves a hueband and ! three bhildren, together v. ith a large circle of relative, to mourn the loss .of their dear .one. Mrs. Rumball's maiden name, was ,Aikenhead and- she was born on the old '.homestead, just north of the village, where; she spent the early yeers of her life. The sympathy of the whole community -goes out to the bereaved family and friends in tide their hour of sore trial. -Mrs. Heyner, with her mother'of Georgetown, are this week vieiting at Alex. Thomson's, Bayfield road. -Miss Bell Ailtenhead returned home on Monday, after spending some days in London, eeeing the fair and visiting friends in the city. Walton. W DAT Yu I.; WANT, YOU'VE GOT. -Within - your easy reach you want an up-to-date Dry. Goods trading place, yeu've got it. In Seaforth, The E. leleFaul Co. will meet your every need. Never have they present- ed to you a more worthy and attractive, and rnoney-savieg 'stock of Millinery, Jack- ets, Furs, Dress Goods, Ready -To -Wear Clothing and eto Buying for the different departments was done with such great care, you can depend upon the best possible value being given for your imouey. 1710-1 Loreeta.-Mr. R. A. Cranston, wbo has very acceptably supplied the pulpit in Duff's Presbyterian church during the summer months, returned to his home on Monday last. After a short vacation, he will resume his studies in Knox College, Toronto. Mr. Craneton has proved, himself to be , a very, clever student, and his _many friends here will' wish him every success, and no doubt a brilliant career is in store for him in future years. Next Sunday, morning and evening, services will be conducted here by Rev. Mr. Matheson, of Caledon East. --Ree, C. M. Filer, pastor of the U. P. chorea after a month's vacation, spent in visiting his parents and friends in Liberty, Indiana, and eturned on Saturday evening y J. Ramsay has returned other places, last. -Mies 1 from a very pl asant trip to Deketef and Manitoba. Ddring her visit, she recognized many once familiar faces from this vicinity, and we are pleased to hear that all seem to be prorpering in the Prairie Province. -Mr, T. Johnston left this week, to learn the blacksmithing with Mr. Neil McNeil, of Winthrop. Tommy is a quiet, inoffensive young man, and we will miss his familiar figure and smiling countenance, but are as- sured that Mr. McNeil will find him a truth- ful and industrious apprentice. -Mr. Wil- liam T. Gernmill paid his relatives and friends a flying visie last Saturday, prior to his departure for the Medical College, To- rento.-Farmers who have silos are, thin week busily engaged in filling them Iwith corn, which is an excellent crop. Notice- able among the number who are engaged in this industry, are Mr. Alex. Gardineraand Mr. W. J. Dickson who are among' our most prosperous and enterprising farmers, and from a visit to their premises, 'with CHOCK FULL. Our store is now crowded with new. goods. Every department is a picture of plenty. I • Loads of new stock have been rolling in on us these last few weeks.' 11 lOoked as though we couldn't }mese them prOperly, It did take much planning and maneuvering, but now they're arranged,, priced aid ready for swift selling. People will have to pick their Way through our store edgewize, with their eyes einit, to not notice what extensive pur- chases we've made. NEVER TO() MUCH. Some merchants are greedy for large profits. , Too much is never asked for goods - in trier thoisitos es we do the store an injus tice- by askidg too little,. It's all right tio long as our customer/ get the benefits. Retnember, this store is -partly f or your interest, partly for ours. We want to give - such value as will show plainly we're di- viding the profits with you. It's this kind of thing. that has, made the People's Store so popular. NOW ABOUT SORE NEW Go0 S. The Deese Goods get first showing. The vastness of the assortment in this Drew Goode stick is its predominating feature. Each wOman has a taste peculiarly her own, and where e could it be suited if not here S' why, ou variety of new fabrics embratesevery stylish eave, every fashionable coloring. Those of you who are interested in what the most attractive and eye pleasing dresses will be made from, should have an early introduction to our new dress and costume beauties.1 _Again right styles and right prices prevail. OUR MILLINERY, OPENING DAYS4 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, opt 26, 27 and 28.15, Headquarters for everything new in Millinery. IT'SiACKET TIME DNCE MOR • The Jaoket Department is a very busy art. of our store thein days. All are nob uyere, 1iauy are, and every one is in- terested in seeing what's going to be worn by Seaf rth's beat people this season. We'veleen as careful as any house in the land to ijave the JarsketStoek exactly right. We're n t disappointed. There aren't any other co ts like them within you're easy reach, ae we're veiling away at these to ti'ose w e've found. eat the priees. MA Y FRENCH ANNEIS ARE BEING -SHOWN. It IS said that flannel waists win be very pop lar. Everybody says it -we be - Neve it. If everybody is right we're going to do qu. te a business in Opera Manuaa this fall For we've gathered in many pretty p tterns. Flannel is adaptable as a waist fa rie. It is servieeable, it is sightly. Buy all your flannels; as well as your other Dry Goods wants from the ------ Peo le's Popular Trading Place, . The . . . ry Goods Cio. 's Greatest Gash rij Goods Store. AIM their commodious out buildings and hand - _ some residences, we would derive the con- clusion that they are among theiie who have made farming not, only pleasant,- but also profitable. -Mr. John McArthur has sold his farm, west of this place, to his neighbor, Mr. George McCall. The farm is a 'good one, with a large brick house and good out building, and contains 125 acres. The price pad was $7,000. We congratulate Mi. McCall on his parchaee. He will now be the possessor of 325 acres of as good land as is to be found in the township, and we look upon him as one who, by indomitable pluck and ,perseverance, has gathered together the wherewithal to purchase his broad acres. As Mr. McArthur intends to retire from farmiug, we have not yet learned where he purposes to reside, but hope it will be some place not far, distant -Messrs. Harris Brothers' have also sold the honiestead farm to Mr. James Houston, who owns the ad- joining 100 acres. The priee paid was about $5,700. This isealeo a good farm with good buildings. It looks -as thongh a number of farms are changing -hands this summer - Mrs. R. Blair invited a few of her friend& to dinner one day recently, and entertained them as only she knows how, -Miss Carrie Johnston has for some time been on the eiek list, but we hope soon to hear of her re- covery. -Sergeants A. H. L. Richardson and Arthur Lindsay, of the Strathcona Horse, have each been awarded the Victoria cross for bravery in the South African campaign. T. McLellan, aged 14 years, and Charles T. Mummery, aged 21, were killed while driving on the Vietoria, avenue et -ma- ins of the Grand Trunk railway at Hamel - too, on Saturday night, ti !‘ There is The n Have Our ma: • 0-11 the for is witho apply to O. BEI: