The Huron Expositor, 1905-12-22, Page 51
DECEMBER 1
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iqiqflilt siks fti pre,wAti. •;--Latt-
f i;glittS ttIltstipperstwhittlren's felt sheeso
felt slitiveo, tionfe felt shnee, men's felt
pees. s leggings. NVOrtien*14 OV. ergaiterg,
, Vea.411% ref the girls and boys, stien'o mole:Skin !eg-
o, gs, raeit's eativas leggings, Dorothy Peet shoe-
-for Mies, George A. stater shoes .tor mete. W. II.
Willie, Sedfortit.
- Farm Sold. -The Robt. Campbell
farm, on the 7th eoncession a Me -
is, has been pueeliased by Mr.
Nye Thompson, who owns the ad-
joiiiing farm. This gives Mr, Therape.
n a Dice farm of 206. ares n 0110:
bIo'1
. '1063-1i
1•2••••M•i•gf•MNOWIWOOPILI
,
Blyth'.
Brief -Mr. John Mce.Aer, who
at one time ran the photograph gal -
!ere' here, but who has been in the
west for a number of years &pent
ee few days of the past week, with
his brother in town. Although he
has only 'en away a f OW years he
has been very successful, owning
tend both in Saskatchewan and Man-
itoba, whieh is steadily increasing
an value. ---On Sunday sacrament was
nbservee in the Presbyterian church.
,On the...Friday previous Rev. Mr. Ur-
nufiart, a lappen, preached the pre-
paratory sermon and Sunday even-
ing ReV. Mr. Leckie, of Londesboro,
preached. This is the first time
either of these ministers preached
here and they both made a very good
-Impression on the congregation,
preaehing splendid serraens.-Miss
Vennie Habkirk, of Brussels, visit-
ed relatives in •town the past week.
te-Mr. George Campbell, who has
been clerking for his 1rother at the
lAmerican Soo, is at preepent spending
a few weeks , under the parental
trooL-Mr. Tovin who has been in
the west for the last 2.7 veers, arrd
eas sister Mrs. Eddy, also of Mani-
tolxt, are at present :visiting their
eister, Mrs. James Barr, who is at
present very low. -Mr. Robt. Som-
,ers1 who thee been- a tufferer from
.1i.abetes for the past number. of
,
Tears, died in the London hospital
i en Saturday. His remains were
brought here Monday to the iesi-
Vence of his brother, Mr. Richard
Somers, the funeral taking place
'from there on Tuesday to the Meth-
todist church, where there was one
fof the largest congregations which
ever attended a funeral •in the
thurch, showing the high esteem in
Whioh the deceased was held in the
tommunity. Rev. Mr. Anderson, as-
sisted by Rev. Dr. McLean, preached
n very feeling sermon, after -Which
the remains were conveyed t o the
eardon cemetery. -Mr. A. Baintoxes
young son, who has .been very low,
twe are glad to report is on the T06.a
to recovery. -Mr. Goldie Graham, Of
Stanley, was he this .vicirrity a few
idays of the Test week trying to
entsrehase• sortie cattle. -Mrs. C. Bur-
ling entertained a number ' of her
friends on, Monday afternoon of
this week, if being the celebration
t)f her crystal wedding. -Mrs. WM.
.Gibbs, who has been visiting in To-
lroifto for the past month, returned
home on Priday of last week. -Mrs.
Mundy -and two children, of Toron-
to are, visiting friends in town, -
Mr. George P. , Gibson, mentioned in
last week's Ex eitor as having se-
t:.
bored the , e mptrellership of the
eity- of Vaneou er, was at one time
engaged in the flour milling busi-
Mess in the town and his many
Iriends here will be pleased to hear
nf his advancement. -Mr. E. Watson
who had some sheep at the union
stock yard' show last Monday was
euccessfeel in winning one of t' the
prizes, being $15. -The lefethoidsts
held a very successful Christmas
tree entertainment in the church on
•Tefesday everting of this week.
There was a good attendance and
the children performed their parts
well. On Wednesda,y evening the Ep-
iecopalians held their Christmas tree
in Industry hall, which also had a
Vood at tendance.-Mr. Robert and
Miss Fannie Itueston end Miss Mc -
•Nair, of Cranbrook,. visited at the,
the home of Mr. Robt. Douglas oh
Sunday. e, _
Ass.
Wroxetefr
Sparks. -Me. Geo. Howe paid a
business trip Jo Cargilll and other
northern points last week. -The hoc-
kee team has been re -organized for
' the season of 190,0.7 -Mr. Wm. .Play -
tor& of Michigan, is visiting his
welter, Mrs. S. Playford. -Miss L.
Mae Brown gity, Mich-
/igen, renewed ae,quaintances in the
'village this week. -The Methodist
Sunday soltool wilt hold their an -
hull entertainment in tee old town
hall Christmas night. -Rev., L. Per -
rein wae in Harristone teat/ Sunday,
;while Rev. Ms C. Uamdreyn took"-
tbarge ef the work here. -Miss G.
Ho -we i assisting in Mr. A. III.Rae's
hrocery ore. -Mr, Gavin Muir, •of
e4 Swale Centre, Michigan, is spend-
ing a week with his mother and
brothers near here. -Messrs. W. S.
Mekercher and R. 13. Harris and
;wife attended the Sunday ethool Con -
Vent ion in Wingliam on Tuesday.-
Revds. J. IL Osterhaut and
ritOltries, of Gorriee exchanged eer-
vices on litinflay.-Mr. Sohn Rae is
borne from Bolton or the sick 1it -
riegtegmmom•iwisimial•
Hibbert.
'A. Good gott.—Mr. John Peel, 'hear
Staff, delivered to Mr. • Wm. Tay-
lor, of reborne, one day last week,
a fine ttwo year ea filly.. ired by
rido ot Glasnick. This filly when
two years and three months old
weighed 1,525 p6unds. Mr. Taylor
bought her for breedeng purposes.
'Nile price paid was $200.
1111111/111.911,
• -Mr. Alex. Graham, of Brantford,
has been apPeinted registrar of duels
for Brant county, vice Mr. Wm. B.
Wood, resigned. The position is
Ineerth elesait $2,500 a year.
.surta•smsomussionmom
MARKETS.
ss.osecul, Ikeember stet, Etnie„
171e tt los, i +.O0 77 to- So 77
casts: our il, - . ". 0 14 to 0 84
rot i PI -111...1, .
p I • r b ti4lf•VA- r
11%, ttr, N.I. 1,
0 74) t.c) 070
0 42 to 042
0 20 to 0 21
Ill/ ti -r; tub •0 10 to 0 ,n)
P1.4...4 p• -r Inzt a 0 20 to ti 22
TI.,kir, pi. r lot, i ,..; " 25 to 3 00
, me c, 50 to 7 WO
p..r 14j i, 4r i 00 to 5 35
• esop
Si- , 0 30 to
. waifs s e. r i41.41,i (riev.) 0 40 to
514- (r4-4,11) pc -r Ir..rrel 1 00 to
XV,,,041 ,A.r oord (log.. 00 to
lot eart1 (.thort)..... 2 75 to
App1441.4T 145, 1 0 40 to
:-.. ,.
Clo-. er $s rot
• ....L' 7 00 to
Jimmie; s•sol 1 26 to
?shoo per rei tI 04 to
7 50 to
Vool- (;,,-.4.tt) (4 21 to
Ifor'n ft, Ft . •1'. • ' 'I 1 0 15 to
Fork, pftr 1'" I"
o
me,
0 54)
1 25
6 2.0
3 25
O 75
h 00
2 00
O 00
8 20
a 27
O 16
Live Stock Markets.
e,L ...tas,P, pecasober 111 Cottle ar, quoi-
t!' at t.• 12..e per lb.; refrigerator beef, 9.: to Ole
rtr false. se, Pit, Ire, to 120.
Lt. re. to,,, Dt:vtlither ,n Pattie,
to 7tol.
, r ins(tor...Aims% 7O.; to cts,
ierNI U.,r, N. t „nobor 10--Caitios--Pritne aml
e'It.:ppies slow, sellers toss. e, strong to 10(.• hightr
4,45.25 to .&L);17,14-(14/
to R5„1:,: 4,144-4,-..rs, $4 to - heilsrs $3.15 to
Isses, ss.Se to ; bulls,$2.50 ,-;1.25 ;
flK4DJAN BANK
OF COMMERCE.
HE.,u) .OFFICE, •TORONTO.
AID -UP CAPITAL,$101.0001,000 RESERVE FUND, $4,5031000
RON. GEO, A. COX, President.
B. E. WALKER, General Manager. •ALEX. LAIRD, Asst. Geu'l Managsr.
400.140•0100Non
IN CANADA, THE UNITED STATES
132 Brane es AND ENGLAND. -
I I 4,
A GENEreAL BANKING BUS1N.ESS TRANSACTED,
• FARMERS' BAStikiNG
Every facility afferhd. Farmers for their banking business. Sale Notes
• I cashe4 or taken for collection.
13ANKING,,P?Y 144111, _Deposits may be mede or witildrawn by mail.
oetown accounts receive every attention.
CLF. IIMESTED
EAFORTH BRANCH.
Solicitor
e ts arid feeders, $3.25 to:.84.1 ; t ock heifer$2.50
toti8 ' fresh cows and epri gers, slow at per
hold lower, at $18 to $57. Hegs-Active ; 5 to 10c
e gher ; heavy, mixed tuid 'Yorker% 35.25 ;
e5.25 to $5.30 ; roughs. 84 to $4.70 ; stage, '83 to
3.76. Sheep and Lambs -Slow and ste,ady ; lambs,
$6.25 to $7,00 ; yearlings, $6.50 to $45.85 ; wethers,
5s50 to Su •. owes, $5.50 to $5,75 ; sheep, mixed, $3
to sS5.75 ; Canada lambs, $7,25 to $7.50 ; western
lambs, $1.50 to $7.60. 1
0 M ocsaennaudairasoD ecge etntlibee rallilmth, -
e 0 t,Cr oalbi Igeesr f ftr onndi L0 oi vtee 6r poo
In'
advance in prices of Ic tole per pound, with sales
01. 11 to 1140, while Landon cables were unchanged
frorn a weak ago, at 10 to 11c. 1 Sheep in both of the
0:eve-markets sell at 12e. A cable from Glasgow
qUoted Canadian cattle at 114 to 12e. The shipments
item. St. Jolui and I'ortland i for lett week were
1,835 cattle. and 140 sheep. The butoiters were out
in full force, and trade WRS brisk, with' higher prices
taiktfor all good stoak. Two choice steerewere sold
itt 61-e per pound, to go to Quebec, the general price
o Christmas cattle was from 51to 6c tper .pound ;
P'• ' cattle, Stot o 4.4c, conimon stook, 2c to Vic.
i
p hoe beeves sold at 44 to 5c per poun ; pretty
Milch cows sold at from $30 to $50 each. Three ex-
• tea calves Were bought for Quebec at $$0 each, or (Ic
r pound. Other calves sold at from 4 to Thl.c per
• und. Sheep sold at 4 to 4Ac, and lambs at' 6 to
(ijc per pound. Good lots of fat hogs sold at 64 to
ft- o per pound. 7 -1
TORONTO, December 20. ---Export Cattle. -The de-
mand for choice export cattle shims further improve-
ment and goad stook are quoted it little higher. The
-run of choice was limited and more would have sold
had they been offering. The best cin the market
brought about 54.80,1,ut for very choice higher prices
would have been paid. The general i -tan of cattle
was about. steady; Choice are quot,ed at $4,60 to
/$4.90, good to Medium at $4 to $4.50, others at $3.75
to $4, bulbs at $3.50 to $4, and cows at $2;75 to $3.50.
Entailers' Cattle -Trade for good butchers, cattle
was fairly brisk, while eornmon to fair cattle were a
little slower of sale than they have been for some
thine: Everything was cleared up fairly well, how
ever, and prices 'were generally steady. Picked lots
$4 to s-trie, gOod to choice $3.75 to $8.90, fair to good
-
$3.20 to $3.60, ecnninon 82.50 to $3; cows $2 to $2.75,
btills $1.7T) to $2.25, and tanners $1,75 to $2.50, Christ-
ina/I cattle, $4-.75 to $5.25. Stockers and Feeders -
Trade is a little quiet in this line. Offerings are light
d the demand none too keen. Prices are (incited
81v4ly. Short keep leaf* are quoted at W.60 to $4,
good feeders at $3.40 to $3.65, medium at $2.50 to
V y30, bulls at $2 to $2.75, good stockers run at 82.80
ei3,5rough to comon at $2 to $2.70, and bulls at
2,
$117 to $2.50, Mitch Cowe--Themarket is quoted
stead, in
at a range of $30 to $60 each. Choice bows con-
tinue tn i.cood demard. Sheep and Landis -Sheep
were firm in tone, hut are quoted unchanged at $4 to
8440 per cwt. for export wee and $3 to $3.50 for
books and culls. Lambe are higher at $5.85 10 f6.10
for .we and wethers and $5.50 to $6.75 for bucks.
Hugs -The market has been easier for Horne tilne;
and, despite a rather light run, prices paid to -day
were lower, ab $0.15 pet wt. fur selects and $5.00 for
lights and fate.
Poultry.
imam, Decembet"O-The demand for poultry
is 4ctive, and generally for it better class of stook
than is coming forward Quotations are unchanged
but firmer. Fat chicke is, 8 to 10e. ; thin, 7 to se ;
fat hem, 7 to 80; thin 6 to Se • duck, 11 to 12e;
thin, 6 to So ; geese, 10 to 110 ; turkeys; 15 to 10c.
• s Seeds.
ammo, December 20.—The merket is duller,
With a holiday condition. Red clover is steady, with
.goad demand for eeed free from weed at 83.50 to $7,
No. 2 $6.35 to $6.50, off grad'
els $5,50 to ‚36.50.;t sam-
ple with a. larger percentage of weed seed are at a
big discount, as it is difficult to get en outlet. Al-
sik,. is firm, No. 1 83.25 to $6.0, with 80.75 for -.extra
faney lots ; No. 2 is 85.40 to ‚35.75; No:'3 is $4.85 to
$4.65. Alsike containing timothy or trefoil is le to-
- 80 per lb-. Timothy is dull- machine threshed, free .
from weed, $140 to $1.00 ; fancy, unhulled, bright,
flai threshed, .$1.75 to $2 ; lowzgrade timothy, with a
lame percentage of weed, le to 14e per pound.
*
Grain, etc,
Timms), Deeeralier 19 -Wheat -Steady, . and 100
bushels of .white selling- at 76 to 78e per bushel, and
100 of goose at 72c, Berley---Firiner in tone, 500
bull -Leis saws at 51 te 52e per busheL. Oats -Steady
to east, 500 bushels selling at 374,e per bushel..
Feint -Steady, 100 bushels selling at 75c per bushel.
Dressed Hogs -The market is quoted unchanged,
andi arrivals are light, Choice light weights are
quoted at $8.50 per cwt., and heavies -at 80. Potas
toee-Steady. Ontario stock is quoted' at 65 to 75c
per hats on track here, and 75 to fific • out of store.
Eastern stock, 75 to 80e on track, and 90 to 95c out
Of store. Baled Hato-Themerket holds .an easy
tone, and the :demand is it I.ittle quiet. Quotaines
are intehanged at ‚38 per ton for 170. '1 Millet/Ay,
in. ear lots here, and 86 per ton for No. 2. Baled -
litrow-Is quoted unehanged at 80 per ton for car
lots' on treek here.
Dairy Markets,
Tampa'Dee. 10-Butter-Oood to choice, dairy
pou rolls, 21 VS 280 ; good to choiee dairy tubs,
21 to • 82o ; medinin/o dairy, 20 to 21e -; in-
ferier dairy, 19 to 20e. Cheese -Continues firm
in tone, at Iste for large, and 134e per pound for
twine. Eggs -The market is hardly so firmodthough
the lemand continues active. Fresh arc quoted at
2.2 to 23e, and limed at 21e.
MONtritEmi, November 110 -Eggs-Straight stock,
20
to 21e; No, 1. candled, 20el Butters-Omit:eat
erealnerly, 234 to 2$1e ; undergrades, 22 to 23c;dairy,
19 to Dm. Cheese -Ontario, 12i.1 to 13e ; Quebec, lei
to Lae.
Deaths.
effARLEswORTH---In Zurich, on Deeember 18th,
klesonder Charlesworth of loonondrille, aged
- years, 4 months, and 27 days.
CASEMORE --In Morris, on December 8th, Win. 0.
Caeemore, aged 82.sears'and 6 months.
BLAKENL•stc-In lfowick, on December 41.11, Samuel
Blakeman, aged 68 years and 7 months.
JAMIESON-In Toronto. on DecenTher 3r1, Eliza
Seney, wife of Mr, Wert Jamieson, of Ford-
Wich aged 64 years, nonths and 13 days.
CUFF- In Goderlah, on December 15t11, Francis Lim-
ner(' Cliff. Aged 18 yeare.
31cCREATI1 -In Milwaukee, on December 4th, Annie
MeRail, wife of Mr. James McCreath, formerly of
Goderich, aged_ 75 years and months.
HICK -In Toronto, on December 10th, Emily .Annie
° Mellish, wife of Mr. Tirank 8. Hick, 170 Pearson
avenue, formerly of Oodprich.
SMITII-In Toronto, on December 4th, Agnes Craw -
fool, wife of Mr. Wm. Smith, of Hamilton, aged
tti years. • I
Lueknow, on December 7th„ Annie, old -
eat daughter of .Mx. Truman. Smith, aged 37
• years,
TVICNBEILL-At Grand Bend, on December fltio
3frs. Turnbull, aged 87 t•ears.
FLEMING-In Clinton, on December 7th, Thothas
Fleming, aged 72 years,
NI DOUGALIS-At Towner, '.North Dakota, on De-
c ember 3r0, Alex. McDougall, formerly of Grey
township. in his 351.11 year.
Out
G. E. PARICES, Manager,'
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Births.
•
1 EaF.,--In'illfelita., life-nit7a, on December 8th to
Mr. and Iles: Rob(, Love, (nee Miss Florence
• Brownell,) formerly of Seaforth), it son.
WACIISMUT11-I11 Whigham, on December , 3rd, to
I Mr and 311w. W. F. Wachennith, a. daughter.
COYNE--In Hibbert, on December 141.h, to Mr. and
Mise Mat Coyne' a, daughter, •
MoD0NALD-In-Walton, on December 14th, to Mr,
and Mrs. Jon .31cDonalds it daughter.
DUNHAM-In West Superior, on December 8t1), I o
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Dunham, It daughter.
Marriages.
SPARLING-MORRISON-At the residence of the
'bride'e father, on December 13th, by Rev. W. M.
Martin, B. D., Mr. Ernest A. Sperling, of Sea
s'forth, to Miss Margaret, eldest daughter of tie.
Sames Morrison,of the Otb concession of Hibbert.
LOWES-COOK- At the parsonage, London, on
December 14th, by Rev. J. W. Graham' Miss
Lainetto'„ (Dottie), Cook, daughter of Mr. W. 13.
Cook, of Constance, to Mr. T. 112 Lewes, of
Brandon, Manitoba.
CHURCHILL -DALE -At the residence of- the
bride's parents, Hulled, on December 13th, by
Rev. A. K. Birks'of Seaforth, assisted by Rev.
J- D. Fitzpatrick, of Toronto, Miss Evelyn Daisy,
' claughtetof Mr. George Dale, to Mr. Benjamin
W. Churchill, of Goderieh township. . soseetIes
EILEER-MORLOCK-At the home of the bride's
parents, on December Oth, by Rev. Mr. Damm,
Mr. Henry Eilber, to Miss Louise, eldest (laugh-
' ter of Mr. and Mrs. Gotlb 34orlook, of Crediton.
CLARK-TOWNSEND-At the residence of the
bride's uncle, Goderioh, on December 14th, by
Rev. G. N. Hazen, Mr. George 11, Clark, of
Somerville, to Miss .day I. Townsend,only daugh-
ter of lifr. .1. Townsend, of Toronto.
DENNEIT-AIKENS-In Clinton, on December 44,h,
-" by Rev. Mr. Manning, Mr. E. F. Bennett, of
Blyth, to MiSS AdelitIC C. Aikens, of Cornwall.
tIUNC.
Around her father's neck until
she had persuaded him Web the
beet place to buy Watches, Rings,
Brooehea, Solid Gold Cuff Links.
. Bracelet.; i11 all the West patterns,
• Solid Gold and Gold Filled Lock-
ets in the very latest designr, or
anything in the line of Christmas
pres3nts is at
McNaught
Practical Jeweler & Engraver and Optioian
SEAPORT -a.
• • ,
Opposite Moil'aulet Dry ooda Store.
IMPORTANT 140TI0ES.
-L:STRAY HEIFER -
.Strayed from Lot 27, Co/1cm-
' ion 1, Hibbert, about the lst of December, a
light red heifer, corning three. Any information
leading to the recovery of thisanimal will be liberally
rewarded. MICHAEL HEFFERNAN, Setiforth P. 0.
1084-4
FARM FOR SALE. -For sale, Lot 24, Conceeeion 2'
Stanley, containing 100 acres. Ninety acres are
cleared and in a good state of cultivation ; there arc
10 acres of good hardwood 110811. The farm is all
well underdrained and well feOced. There is it two-
storeybrick house with slate .roof, a firet,eless farm
house. Bank barn, 40ft, x 80f11, cement silo, pig pen,
driving house; Thee are two never -failing wells,
and an acre of Orchard, and small fruit. This exec:gent
Is three miles fitom Brueefield and five miles
ifom Clinton, with good gravel roads. For further
particulars apply on the premises or address ALBERT
NUTT, Clinton P. 0. 1084-1.4
- A- -PApiD
To the Electors of MeKillop t•-4 °
• Ladies and Gentlemen. -At the requeSt of a larger
tiumber of ratepayers, I have idecided to become a
candidate for the Reeveship for 1906. Having served
you fouryears in the Council, We aresmt strangers to
each other. I therefore solicit your votes in iny be-
half. If elected, I shall, in thCfizture, as in the poet,
work to the best of my ability,l for what 1 believe to
be in the best in sereets of the. township. Thanking
you for, past favors and trusting to receive your Sup-
port at the polls on January 1 t, and wishing you the
compliments of the season, I r main
Respectfully y ore,
1984-2 7
0. C. LITTLE.
Springhurst Ahorthorns
A Really Choice Lot of YoSsai Bette AND Iferemoi
Sou SALE,
(SPRING I f 1.7 DST BRED Silt .R Til NO HAVE
\VON 011.k1PIONSIIII's oir THE UNITED
STATES, CANSDA AND 31txtco IN RECENT
YEARS.
All Interested are ethelially invited to inspect, the
herd. 6
Farm adjoins the town of-Ex,6eter.
. •
Long dietance telephone to farm.
HARRY SMITH,
1084-tf Exeter, Ontario.
Christmas Presents
-What are you .07.721
to give yourtrbend
Let us suggest a Photograph, which
makes a very aceeptable gift to' send.
Weenake only higheilass photos, guaran-
teed in every *ay. Call early to Bemire
them in time for Christmas.
tar BRINGT YOUR PICTURES TO B
FRAMED. ,
JACKSON BROS,'Seaforth.
ALWAYS IN STOOK -
The Following Well Known Cloths
BEIWARP Blue and Black Serge Suitings,
and Worsted Trouserings
PACIFICSerge Suitings in all
- Shades and Textures
VICKERMANS' Serges, Cheviots
and Vicunas
Also a Complete Range of Impokted and Domistic
Tweed. Suitings and Trouserings. Our Black Melton and
Fancy Cheviot Ov9rcoatings ap&ar to be leaders judging
by ate- orders we are securing for them. .
• We will be pleased to show you. any of the above lines and can
guarantee the entire lot.
Speare and Page, Merchant_ Tailors.
Mil der Town Clock,
ea
B.A.FORTH
TILE fflILON 'E
[N
OSITQR
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
-
• From now till January let, 1906, we will sell Ladies' Cloth Coats a
slaughter prices. They aie coats that were left over, and not strictly uP-tca
date; but all good coats . some aro long, others are medium and short lengths,
som.e have large and others medium sleeves : /they will be sold in three lots at
different prices; every coat must be cleared out before january lst, and we
have Mai ked them at prices that will do it.
LOT 1—Ladies' and Misses' Jackets and Coats, made of beeaver, tweed
and homespun, in blacka brown and grey, original prices were $2 50, $3e50
and $4 50. You choice for FIFTY CENTS,
Lox 2—Ladies' Coate, made of beaver, vicuna and tweed, in brown,
black and navy, in different lengths, regular prices were $5, $6 and $7, your
choice for ONE DOLLAR.
LOT 3—Ladies' Mantles, made of fine beaver, kersey and homespun, in
fawn, brown, grey and black, in diferent lengths : the prices were $7,50, $9
and $10, Your choice for !ONE -FIFTY. .
Th,eee are ridiculously low prices, but the goods must be sold before Janu-
ary lst, no matter aa what sacrifice.
Christmas Groceries. •
04r stock of Christmas Groceriee is now complete in all the different
lines, sich as Raisins. Currants, Figs, Dates, Shelled Almonds and' Walnuta,
Poultry' Dressing, Mixed Spice, Icing Sugar, Extracts, Lemon, Citron and
Orange Peels, Prunes, e0.
0.A.BIEEC .01..ZT3D, ONM1 PitIC1333
•
MoKIN1rN & CO.
BLY1193:J
The Most Wonderful 'Aippeara,nc o
ANTA CLAUS
ver seen in Seaforth last Saturday.
oa4Heeteee-e-4.4.4,444-4esee-e-e-e-e-s-esera
He arrived with a great lead of novelties, drawn by two teams
of horses, The children went wild over him ;' did you see him?
If not, we invite every one, old and young, •to meet him next
Saturday, as he comes from the North, and see the dear old man.
We had to send him back for another load, as those he brotight
sold so quickly. He is clothed in sparkling frost, him the tip
of his crown to his tom Come and rise him mount the ladder
to the roof, crawl down the chimney into the window at
FEAR'S Drug Store, Seaforth
were he will fill. the stockings Saturday afternoon and evening.
i South Huron
Agricultural 8 clety_
i
The annuli.' meeting of the membe s of the South
Huron Agricultural Society will be hold at Wileon's
Hotel, Brumfield, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
171.11, 1900, ast ONE 0'01,00K p. 111., for the purpose of
receiving and passing the annual reiports, electing
officers and directors and the traneaction of other
business. •
M. Y. McLE,,N Secretary.
JOHN MURDOCH, President.
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N. B. -A meeting of the officers rind : directors will
be held the same day and at the same place at 11 o'-
clock a. tn., for the purpose of winding -I up the busi-
ness of the past year. • . • • 1984 -td
e Slip
Stor!
er
This is the Christmas Slipper. Store:
No two ways about it las we've
everything in Slippers far every-
body.
Santa Claus always gets hie ,' slippers
here. ;We've slippers in11 styles
and for every member of 'the.fam-
ity, from l Grandpa down to
Our Slipper how is eo large that we
dare not attempt a description of
tbemany styles.
_
We have Crtainly the han4somest
slippers that are made a,ndave are
fallowing_ any styles you'll not be
able to fiiic1 elsewhere.
Modest ilrices Always
Come here wi+ your slipper ideas and
you'll be imore than pleased with
our slippe s and prices.
Richard on& 1111Innis
SE FORTH,
Agent for the Gkanby Berlin, Canadian,
Maple Leaf, 1ood and King Quel-
it Rubbers.
11 e a diluarters
For choice roceries and gen-
eral merchandise, A. few
lines for
Holiday Presents
Berry Sets selling' at $1.00 a set
Cake Plates, regular- 3504now 25c
Salad ' Dishes, regular 3'5c, now 25c
each.
Nice assortment a Cream. Pitchers,
10c te 15c,
Our Toilet Sets Belting at $2,50
Ladies' Kid Gloves, regular $1-25, now
$1.00 a pa' ir.
We sell good Rubbers
Our stock is oomplete and
prices right.
Our prices for produce are still in the
the lead.
Choice Roll Butter, per lb.,..... ...22c
New Laid Eggs, per ddzen.. 25c
Bright dried quartered apples
per lb , .•.•.. ...
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ROBERT CLARK
GENERA.L ME RCHANT
Constance - •ntario
1982-tf
[Once Again
Christmas Is Here
It is the time for rejoicing and also for giv-
ing presents. We have them in great;
veriety. We have
Comb and Brush Cases
Manicure Sets
Ebony Cloth, Hat and Hair Brushes
Fine God/Mounted Brier and Meer-
schaines Pipes.
Fine Tobacco Pouches and Cigar
Cases
Real Seal Skin Purses and Card
Cases
Beautiful China from Japan and France
Toys and Dolls in Endless Variety
Perfumes ranging in price from 25c
to $5
We cannot tell you all here, come
in, you are always welcomeewheth.
er you buy or not. Our stook is
new and prices right.
O. ABEA—HART,
DRUGGIST,
Agent for the leading makes of Trueses,
• Fountain elyringes and Hot Water
Bottles.
0A.RONO'S - BLOCK
SELA.M" a li.TIEC
The Larmour School
--of —
TELEGRAPHY
AND GENERAL TRAINING FOR, Itaitwav Sent -its
STRATFORD, ONT.
The new methods adopted by thie school have
proved it great RUCCOSS. Pupils graduate in shortest
time possible, and, therefore at the least, expense.
SITUATIONS PROVIDED AT ONCE
Write for Piece Pamphlet, which mill give full in-
formation.
ROOMS ilt the Gordon Block, opposite the Post
Office, StmtfOrd, the most, desirable location in Abe
city.
Inspection of school cordially invited.
Robert Larmour
• Principal and. Instructor
(Formerly District Superintendent (L T. 14,) "
1083-4
SEALED TENDERS addressed to theoindereigned,
and mimed" Tender for Hamilton Wharf," will
be received at this office up to and including Febru-
ary 51.11, 1006, inelusively, for the construction of it
wharf in the City of Hamilton, VIrentworth County,
Ontario, acconiing to it plan and speeificatiOn tO be
seen at the office of J. (4. Sing, esq., Resident Engin-
eer, C,onfederation Life Building, Toronto, on applic-
ation to the Postmaster of Hamilton; Ontario, and at
the department of Fublic,Worits, Ottawa.
Tenders will not be considered unleee made on the
printed arm supplied, and signed with the actual
signAnituacceresp toe cif tIneclee;eorns
a charter(' hank, payable to
the order of the Honomble, the Minister of Publio
Works, for eight thousand dollars ('3,000.00), must ac-
company each tender The check will be forfeited if
-the party tendering decline the contract or fail to
complete the work contracted for, and will be return-
ed ht case of non-acceptance of tender.
The Department does not bind itself to emelt the
lowest or any tender.
By order,
FRED GELINAS,
Secretary.
Department of Public Works,
Ottawa, December 16, 1005.
Newspapers inserting this advertisement without
authority from the Department will not be paid for
it. 10b4-2
Dividend No. 3.
Irn..•••••I
Bell Engine and Thresher Co., Lhnited.
Notioe is hereby given that it Dividend of Seven
per cent. per a.nntun upon the fully paid up (4fLpita,1
stock of Mill,: company has been d.eclared for the
year emiing October 31st, 1e05, and that the same
will be payable on and after
Thursday, February 6th, 1906.
Chequee will be issued to the stook hohlere for
payment of the same on February 1st.
By osder of the Boar.
R013ERAIT4130agEtilIi,s, Director.
nated. December 151.11, 1005.
1081
nor Main
a
Market Sreele
Seaforth,
°Merle.
s
ickar
TheLioreet
Dry Geodao ee
Clothing
Concern in
t1 Four Count1e0
,•••
Now the Great Christmas Buying
Crowds daily throng this Store.
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Never in the histery of this store has our Chrieimas trade been
so good. .Pickard's at Christmas tide is in interesting place,
and Chrst
will be a memory. We are ready to make it a pleasant one.
CiiftS here galore in every department; hundreds of appropriate
will noon be here.' just a few days more, and it
artilles of the II.1013t desirable sort are just waiting to be amen,
We !invite, you to look around our store. The question of
"What shall I buy?" here finds its own solution at every turn,
and surely no gifts are so appropriate as useful ones, Its :the
,
lasting gift that delights the recipient mod, and makes /your
memory a constant plea.sure. Mentioned below_ are a /limber
a Useful tokens
Gifts for Ladies.
No neater 'hether you purchase an article worth 25 cents, or one hun-
dred dollars, you know that the quality and style is right, and the price the
lowest poskible to quote.
Novelties in Japanese and' taffeta Silk Blbuses, from $2,75 to $5 each
Novelties in Silk Opera Bags, at $1.75 to $2 each
Dresden Collars and Belts and Silk Girdles
Lace Ohemisetts in black, cream and ecru, at fiona 500 t• o $1.25
Baby Irlsh Lace Collars.and Cuff Sets at 750
The new wallets for ladies at from 50c to $2,26
Direct importations of faney linens, handkerchiefs, doyliea,. talqe covers,
tray clothe, and sideboard scarfs
PIANIANkekeiNtAAAIWOMAiiemaNklai
Fur Department.
LadiesliAstrachan Goats, two special lines, at $23.75 and $36
Russian Lam.b Coats, sable trimmed, special at $55
Ladies' Astrachan ()oats, trimmed with Columbia sable, at from, $33
Lo $40
, -
Near Seal Coats, trimmed. with Alaska sable, Cohn:tibia sable and Orien-
tal mink, at prices from $41 to $57
Persian, Lamb Ooats at prices from $115 to $153,7'6
Unmatchable values ih Caperines, Ruffs, Muffs, &c,
Furs for 'Children-- White Thibet Ruffs and Grey Laniu &Or
I
I
Gifts for the Men.
0."
Smoking Jackets, special. at $6
Large assortment of Silk Mufflers, from 503 to 82
All the latest novelties in 'Ties and Scarfs
Umbrellas, all prices, from '81 to $4
Gloves, all prices see our fur -lined gloves at $1.50 and $2
Fur Gauntlets in Persian Lamb, Russian Lamb, Wombat, Coen, Dog
and Wallaby
Men's Fur Collars in Western Beaver, Russian and Persian Lamb
Men's Fur -Lind Coats at ftom $29 to $65
Special values in Men's Coon Coats for Xmas at $40, $50, $60 and $70.
the above prices' will be founi to be $10 per coat less than the regular prim,
Calf, Dog, Wallaby and Wombat at prices from $15 to $35 away below'
anything found in the trade
1-1:0USEHOLP GIFTS.
Large shipment of Rugs in velvet and Smyrna, all sizes and all pri
wool and tapestry squares in all sizes
New Lace Curtains, Tapestry Curtains, Chenille Curtains ad Tabte
Covers
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Clothing
Department.
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Our great othing Sale still gees on; evel7 week we find people coming
a greater distandeityi this sale—they find it pays them
300 Men's SUits at all pries, from $4 to 188 • at $4 per slit less than re
gular price
Our pile of Xen's Tweed Pants, at $1 a pair, are easily worth $2
Our $2 Pante never soli in the regular wap for lee e than from $2.75 to
Great value i in Boys' and Ohildren's Suits and Overcoats
Men.'s Overcpats in all the new tweed patterns, at from $5 to 814
Highest Prices paid fot Butter, Eggs
and Woo4
DriOd Apples Wanted at 6c, a
1111.PICILIRD it SON JER
Ovoette Town Building, Ooraer Man and ftr t Sts, Fellortht