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The Huron News-Record, 1889-09-25, Page 1lowite Si—$1,5O per &Inn m, 81.25 In.Advemer. ef.$ 4f004''etAnfeli$0/ 01DRPF:NDiF.c T TN ALL TEUXOS. PRUTit44 Liv NOTAIN.O 'VOL. XI. ---NCS. 41. Muesli (urregi><vulatt ce l.oderielt. Rev. Mr. Acheson preached in St. George's church on Sunday evening. On Friday the sea rolled moun- tains high making clean sweeps over the piers, - The mid -monthly meeting of the town council was held ou Friday' -evening. Knox Church Mission Band held its regular meeting in the church lecture room on Saturday afteinuutt. Mr. Joseph Kidd has already 'commenced clearing away the debris, •caused by the recent fire, with a view of au early start to rebuild. , The work so far on the new resi- dence, being built by Mr. Kiely, on North street, leaves the impression chat it will be one pf the prettiest in the circular town. , About half a dozen boys prettily dressed paraded • the town, on Wed- nesday as an advertisement for the Clinton show. They were general. ly much admired. Messrs. P. Holt 'and R.C. Hays attended the Court of Revision held by Judge Toms at. Holmeavilje on Saturday, on behalf of the Reform- ers and Conservatives respectively. Mr. Justice Robertson presided in the Chancery court .held, here last week. As there were liut two ea$es for adjudication, the court' lasted but a feir hours, The foundation of the Goderich Organ Co's. buildings is nearly com- plete. In a few days the building will be rising from it, and before many weeks it will be accommodat- ing a large number of excellent &mechanics. There weresome decorations on the fe r days, but the chief part was to be illuminations in the evening, a part of the programme that could not be effectively carried out on account of• the 'unfairness of the clerk of the weather. R. B. Smith & Co., Pridham 'Bros. and A Murdock organized a Kazoo band for the show days. It was composed of a leader and seven players, each- of whom was fantasti cally dressed. Their backs were ornamented .with sign boards of the different firms, the whole making a most ingenious advertisement. . To -morrow ' the usual Harvest Home tea and entertainment in con- nection with Si. George's church will be held in the Palace Roller Rink, West street, Tea will be :served from five o'clock, and re- freshments will be obtainable throughout the evening. • A good programme is being prepared for the occasion. Mr. .Patrick Carroll our well known townsman died suddenly on Thursday afternoon. The deceased gentleman it appears had just re- turned from, the North Western Ex- hibition, and while seated, reading the daily paper, fell oyer, death be- ing instantaneous.. Mr. Carroll had arrived at the Psalmist's allotted period " three score years and ten," and though somewhat weakly the pastfew weeks his general health was against the expectation of so sudden a call. „The funeral took place on Saturday morning to Col- borne . cemetery, Messrs. Hugh Girvin, T. Troy, Jno. Sturdy, Robertson, McDonagh, and Lynn being the pall bearers. At the church, Rev. F. Boubat, celebrated mass, and delivered an eulogistic address on deceased's life. There was a Iarge attendance of relatives and friends, the majority of those present being old neigbbore from the township of Colborne. On Tuesday of last week Mr. Joseph Kidd's salt block at the sta- tion was entirely consumed, and the derrick considerably injured by a firs that apparently started in or near the roof over the salt pan, The fire when discovered had gain- ed considerable headway, and some delay in starting the engine and the strong wind prevailing at the time precluded the possibility of saving the block, hence the efforts of the fire brigade were diverted in saving the derrick. After considerable labor the fire was under control but not before the derrick was consid- erably injured though its contents were nearly all saved. There are many speculations as to the origin of the fire ; from its appearance when first soon it seemed to have started in the roof a place no in- cendiary would think of commenc- ing at, so the probability is that a spark got blown into the hood and was fanned into a blaze by the strong wind. The property was in- sured in the Western Insurance Co. the inspector of which company was in 'town .,on Friday to 'assess the damage, a duty he in conjunction with Mr. C. A. Humber who repre- sented Mr. Kidd, settled satisfact- orilly the same afternoon. CLINTON-, . 'URON COUNTY, ONT.,: W.EDNES IMM, . SEPTEMBER 25, 1.889 a.c t oLTt pantienve. Goderich. Gomm FALL Snow.—There are few towns in Ontario that pos sepses the tacill;les fol• au agricultural and arts exhibition to eowpare with Gotleeieh, The grounds are large, well laid .out, %veil supplied with water stock, sheds of the most sub- stautial kind :smile enough for a much larger exhibit than We have ever seen in the county of Perth. The horticultural and arts building is also. large, ependidly, arranged and lighted throughout with elec- tricity. One attractive feature of the Goderich show this week was the fruit exhibit. Such a display of splendid pears, plums and apples was a specially pleasing prospect to• a man from the caunty of Pertth where there is not a peck of pears or barrel of apples all told. Out- side the pavillion the exhibition was likewise attractive, as the ample stock stables and sheds were filled to. the last stall, Goderich, has improved greatly during the past .few years and, is really. an attractive town, possessing among its enterprising inhabitants ninny excellent, cultured and hospitable people. We enjoyed our. visit td Goderich and feel under obligations to the management of the exhibi- tion`and to private citizens as well for the courtesies and hospitalities re; eeived while there.—Mitchell .Re- corder. PURELY PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs;Alexanderteft for, their home Niagara. • Mr. and Mrs. E. Campion., were in the Queen city last week. Dir. J. Elliott of Exeter was in the county town on Thursday. Miss Frances Rutson is visiting in Detroit. Miss Birdie Hayes is on a visit to Detroit. Mrs. Chas' Seager returned to town on.Saturday, Miss Kathleen Ball returned from Barrie last Saturday. • Mr. T. J. Videan was. visiting friends in Detroit•last week. Mr. Stanley Hays, barrister of Brussels was in town last .week. Miss Fisher has 'returned from a' visit to Northern. Ontario., ' Mr. Wm. Lee was in the Queen City task week. - Mi: A. P. McLean. returned from his Toronto trip on Saturday. Dr. and Miss Nicholson • visited the Queen City last week. Mrs.. Geo. Black returned from Detroit on Friday. Miss B. Wilkinson returned to Toronto on Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff Reynolds visited the Toronto Exhibition. Mrs. Bastedo and children return- ed to Toronto on Friday. Mr. F. W. Johnston returned front Toronto on Saturday. Mr.' Jno. Ferguson of London spent Thursday in " the circular town. Mrs. F. and Miss Lalah Coles re- turned to their home, London, on Thursday. Mr. Dickenson barrister of Wing - ham was in the circular town on Wednesday, Mr. Jno. L. Sturdy of Harrison was in the circular town on Wednes- day, visiting his host of friends. Mrs. P. Murray returned last week from her visit to Muskoka Islands. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd have return- ed from their visit to the Eastern townehips, Mrs. Jas. and Mise Gertie Doyle are visiting in Detroit and other American cities. Mr. Alex Megaw of Winnipeg was in town the past week on a visit to his parents. Mrs., Biddulph of Detroit is visit- ing at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Chas. Wells. Mr. W. T. Whitely of this paper was in town for three days the past week. Mr. Maitland Whitely returned from Chicago to attend the funeral of his sister. Mr. R. S. Williams, Manager Bank of Commerce, is taking a two weeks holiday trip. Mr. and Mrs Tyler of Buffalo were visiting in town and neigh- borhood the past week. Mr. J. E. Platt, of Platteville is the guest of his relative Mr. Jno. S. Platt. Mr. Boon of the Western Assur- ance Co. was in town on Friday in connection with the fireat Kidde Salt block. Our old neighbor Hon. T. M. Elliott arrived in town on Wednes- day evening, preceding his celebrat- ed bronchos by a day. • Aatlittank Volg Crodarleb. 1j:r. Jas. H. Henle left town for Toruuto'yesterday, • Mrs. A, and Miss. Vesta Watsou have returt}ed front visiting Allan J. L, Sturdy at Harrison.•t• Mr. S.traohan of the 13ar k of Commerce ie in town, in charge of the•Bank of Commerce during Mr. William's absence on a holiday trip. Mr. Stephen Andrews left town on Thursday to purchase cattle for the old country. Mr. A. will pro- ceed. with his purchases to the Motherland. Prof F. W. Foote has been ap- pointed Secretary of the conserva- tory of m usic, Toronto,at a handsome salary. We are pleased to hear of our old to.wnswan's advancement, and hope that his Foot will stand firmly on the ladder of success. HARBOR VOTES.. Lumber is being moved a little more. freely. ' The Schooner Ariel with a cargo of coal for Mr. Joseph Kidd arrived in port Sitnda'y afternoon. The ' Sehooner Nemesis from Windsor, light, put in port on her way North on account of stress, of weather. The aohooner Carter from.Thessa- lop with a cargo of lumber for Mr, N, Dyment reached her . dock on Monday. The steamer United Lrnpire was in port on Wednesday and loaded considerable freight. The Empire made another long stay, on account of the storm. The Steamer Cautpana was in port on Sunday being one day be- hind her ustial time. The Campana took on a quantity of freight and then sailed for Northern ports. News' was received that the Schooner- Carter arrived safely at Thessalon on • Thursday. Some doubts were expressed as to her safety in the great storm of last week and the news of her arrival at her destination was hailed with pleasure by those • most interested. Last Wednesday on the arrival of the United Empire chief Yule,. was observed to' be scrutinizing the passengers. After the scruting Yule arrested a young man named Harry Morgan, on 'a charge .of burglary and larceny. The offences were •committed in th'e' neighbor- hood of Tara, where the prisoner had been loitering around. The prisoner was taken from this town to Owen Sound, brought before the County judge, and committed to the central prison for one year. On Saturday Mr. Wm. Campbell received notice of his appointment as Post -Master. Mr. Campbell will be installed into office on the 1st proximo. Mr. Robert Porter, M. P., was in town last week spending the greater part of Wednesday inspecting the North Western exhibit. On Thurs- day morning Air. Porter left for the East by the early train. OVER 80 AGENTS for the Gode- rich Organ Co. L. T. D., C. Black- stone general agent. The above Co. have been so successful at the Toronto Industrial Show that it is. thought advisable not .to.show at any more fail fairs until orders in can be filled. The designs of the organs were everywhere very much admired, especially the Piano Model; every one took it for a piano. 569 OUR GREAT EXHIBITION The Great North Western Exhi- bition was opened on Tuesday and ' closed on Thursday after a most successful time, financially considered. The gate money col- lected last week, exceeded that of the year 1888 by about four hun- dred dollars, a feature of the case, considering the throe days ALMOST CONTINUOUS RAIN -FALL that must be gratifying to all concerned, and especially so to the directorate. The non - arrival on Tuesday of Hon. Thos. Elliott's bronchos was a groat disappointment to the visitors the first two days, and their absence must have greatly reduced the number of eight -seer's. Their arrival on Thursday morning, show- ed that the proposed wild horse taming was not an advertising dodge, as some of the visitors freely hinted. The cow boy in atten- dant() carried out to the full the advertised bill of faro, his manipul- ation of the animals, his riding and 'mooing, and his picking up articles from the ground when at full gallop being FEATS or HORSEMANSHIP W111111a141- ,Ati TODD, Pu011141,rx• WHOTa N0.P 570 peal ( .orrtsjrendenct' G oderieb. the hat when passed ..around was fairly filled with Canadian dines. The directorate was not to blame for the delay, it being cauaed by the steatnboat captain not . being able to accommodate the animals. The show so far as we could judge was INTRINSICALLY AHEAD of all former ones. It is true that the main hall was not so well filled as it was last year, but the deficien- cy was caused by a smaller number of our merchants exhibiting. Their abstention, however, was more than counterbalanced by the beauty and artistic finish of the generous. SHOW Of PAINTINGS and sketches, and an exhibit of fancy work, that has never been excelled in beauty of finish and novelty of design. The show .of apples exceeded - the expectation, the fruit being clean, large and ••of good color, and the sante may. be said of the pears.. Plums, .were in prime condition, and in quality and size kept up Heron's reputa- tion. Peaches and grapea were un- unse.en, Jack frost early in the year having paid them a nipping visit. In the vegetable department there was a good display, the exhibits, though not as Iarge as usual, were in excellent order, and fine iu quality, remarks that are equally applicable to the field roots shown.' Grain as usual was abundantly shown. The wheat exhibit could not be excelled anywhere, while the other grain samples were very good. A leading feature of the North Western' was the splendid display of our townsman Mr. Bur= rows the soe•lsman. This gentle- man had every kind of grain and seed in the stalk effectively arrang- ed and labelled, and such was the quality of old Moron's growth that it bore favorable comparison with the Manitoba exhibit. There were a few other exhibits in 'this line which were mads most effective' .by artistic grouping and ,the addition of colors. A most appropriate exhibit was that of Dickson & Son of the Goderich Woollen mill. The cloths, yarn, blankets, rugs &c shown by this'firm being exceeding- ly neat in coloring and finish. Among our tnerchandiso•exhibit we noticed that • - ABRAHAM SMITH, Geo. Thompson, Jas. Wilson;` E. Downing, Goode, Jordan, Saun- ders • and Son, Sallows, 'Stewart, Wm. Acheson, C. A. Nairn and the Signal. The Doherty -Organ Co. as usual made au effective display of their manufactures. Horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry exceeded in number the entries of' any previous year, but the advance in quality was SiMPLY ASTONISHING, horses and cattle being shown that were a credit to the Dominion. The usual number of Mowers, Reapers, Plows, Fanning Mills and other farts implements were mani- pulated by the agents, one firm p, :'ticularly making a good hit by a distribution of 3 foot rules. As usual there were a few fair fakes, but they were of a mild descrip- tion, dummy racing and ringing walking sticks, being the chief attractions for gathering the dimes. The lady riders were as usual Very attractive, their canter round the course for the prizes being an excellent equestrienne exhibition. Port Albert. John McBride has returned ho from Iehpenning, Mich. Miss Pentland of the Nil has been visiting at Mrs. Youngs last week. Mrs. Johnston, of Goderich, is visiting at McMillens and Dunbars during thisweok. " Miss Noble, of Haliburton, has been ill at Mr. Mahaffie's but is getting better. Maud, daughter of Geo. Erwin, has been very ill during the past week but is now improving under the care of Dr. Whitely. . Miserable cold weather during the past few days, but what can we expect when Goderich has a show l Donald Cumming, the contractor for building the English church, has the stone work of basement finished and expects to have the roof on this week. , Donald is a hustler in a building point. Quite a number of our citizens attended the fair at the circular town on Wednesday expecting to see the great herd of bronchos but got left. The Hon. Tom did not, show up until next day. neverequalled in this Province. BIRTHS. It is needless to say that the cow Toms:.—In Blyth at the Methodist boywas heartily cheered and that Ponos age the wire of Acv. A. W. Y , Ponge of a daughter. • • 'et tQ10 ieopalidelzce. Auburn. Mrs. Caldwell is attendiug her sister's funeral. at Seaforth. D. G. Bickle visited our village yesterday. Rev. A: McMillan .delivered a moat interesting sermon to the children who attend the Presbyter- ian Sabbath School. Joseph Still our aged and genial citizen is recovering from a severe attack of cholera morbus. Dr. Gorden is attending hits. Mre. Isaac is visiting at the parental abode in Arthur. Her father, who has been ill for some- time, is reported convalescent. We .regret to learn that Hugh Doyle of ,Chicago, whose parents reside in Hallett, is dying. His 'brother started for the Queen oity of the Lakes this mortling. BRONostOs.—T. M. Elliott and lases. Mac will show the,Canucks how to bridle and saddle the wild horse of the plains at the Carlow show. Don't fail to come. We regret to hear that the infant daughter of "bur townsman Mr. Sallee, is quite ill; we hope to be able to report.uext of its complete restoration. • Mr. Whyte, one of. the 'Whyte . Bros , and •'daughter, will give an entertainment in Manchester• Octr. 3rd . under . the auspices of the Baptist church of Clinton. Rev. A. McMillan who was at- tending the Great Industrial fair et Toronto is expected home today. He leaves for Scotland on Oct. 21st to prosecute ha studies. His sister will accompany .him. R. Gott, Thos. Lawler, and G. T. Youngblut are sounding the praises of the many attractions of the Industrial. No doubt they passed judgment on the magnificent display of calves, as exhibited on the dancing stand. We will ask Tommy, 'Rclgrave. Mr. E. Leech, of Walton, was in town on Sunday. Mr. Aaron Bennett intends leav- ing.for Michigan shortly. Mrs. Tufts has let the contract for a new store. Mrs. T. 11.. Taylor, of East Wawa- nosb,•is visiting friends in Guelph and. vicinity. '11113s S. J. Rath, teacher of S. S. No 13, East Wawanosh, intondel av- ing a grand entertainment shortly. A base ball match played at St. Helens on Saturday between the team of that village and the Camer- oniens of East Wawanoal= resulted in a victory for SttHelens, the score being 11 to 7. A Harvest Home festival and en- tertainment in connection with Trinity church will be held on Thursday evening 26th inst. Tea will be served in the Orange Hall from 5 o'clock till 7; entertainment in Foresters Hall commencing at 7.30. Talent has been secured from Wingham and Blyth so that a good time may be expected. Everyone invited. Varna. STANLEY COUNCIL.—Council met Sept. 21st. All the members pres- ent. Reeve in the chair. Minutes of previous meeting read and pass- ed. The following motions were passed : That Thos. Wiley be col- lector for the present year ; That all taxes be paid on or before the 12th day of Dec. next in order to enable the collector to return the roll by the 15th Dec,, the time required by law for making the financial state- ment; That Jas. Aikenhead see Alex. Mustard respecting the ditch on the south side of the road oppos- ite his mill and endeavor to have it covered or otherwise made safe for public travel; That all accounts be presented for payment on or before the 16th day of Nov. next. The council then adjourned to meet again on Saturday Nov. 16th next at one o'clock p. m.—GEO. STEWART, Clerk. —One of the laziest men in the country is John Curtis, who is serve ing a three yearn' sentence in the state prison at Salem, On. Curtis worked in the foundry and about three months ago took off his boots on the plea that they hurt him, and then burned his foot so severely that he was laid up. When the burn was healed he put vinegar on it, and aggravated it to prevent its getting well. The prison physician threatened him, •and managed to cure the wound. Curtis was set at work again. He worked four days, and then with a hatchet cut his left hand. It took two blows. One cut through the fleshy part of die hand, the other clean through the wrist joint. Helconfessed that lie did it to avoid work. Myth. Mrs. ''nigh left' here on'Friday on a visit to. friends in Welland, Mr. Fred Moore barber of Exeter was in town on Saturday.' ^' Mr. John McDonald, of Hensel', was in town ou Friday. Mrs. Thos. Jones isvisiting friends in Seaford; this •week, Mr. Joseph Carter loft here on Tuesday on a speculative trip„to the North West. Mrs. Ella McKinnou returned from her visit'to Schofield, Wieeon- ain, on Friday. Mrs. Tanner returned from her enjoyable trip to Galgary on Fri- day. Miss Annie Shane has returned from her lengthy visit in the circu- lar town. Miss Lizzie Buchanan . returned on Saturday from visiting her parents in Goderioh. , Mr. Robert Douglas intends leav- ingt,here this. week on a trip to the Georgian Bay. • Mr. Joseph Clark paid his sister, Mrs. James McGee, a visit on Sab- bath. ' Quite Ir'=number=of Blythites in- tend visiting the Central Fair, Clin- ton; this week. Seine of the members of the C,. 0. F:. attended the fuineral-of their late brother Archibald McLean, in Belgrave, on Tuesday. Messrs Freeman and Watson shipped a carload of Iambs from this. station on Friday, to Buffalo ; the first of the season. Mr. John Racey, of Lenoxville, Quebec, is' expected to pay a short visit to his uncle Rev. G. W. Racey this week. Mr. Murdock McGregor has purchased the frame dwelling of Mr. John Thompson on King •St. and moved his family into it on ',Tuesday, At the regular meeting, of the members of the C. 0. F. here on Tuesday two more candidates were added to the increasing list of that benevolent order. John Mason of the Central had our artistic painter at work this. .week renovating the verandah with •a fresh . coat of, paint which has greatly improved the property in apppearance. We notice that our popular auc- tioneer has several sales on hand already .this fall with more to fol- low Charley is pronounced hard to beat with the mallet by those who know. Blyth's popular vocalists, Messrs. Tanner and Shane, are going to take part in the grand Concert and Festival in connection with Trinity Church, Belgrave, on Thursday evening next. Mr. Wm. Welch, of Belgrave and Robert Howard, of Blyth were awarded on Friday the contract to build Mrs. Tuft's new store in Bel - grave, in place of the one recently destroyed by fire. Price $1,600. On Sabbath afternoon the funeral of the oldest child of Mr, John Fraser of Mortis passed through the village en route to the Union ceme- tery, whore the• remains were de-. posited in ite last resting place. There wero over 40 vehicles and sympathizing friends. Colborne. On Sept 20th a meeting was held in the school house of S. S. No. 8, Colborne, for the purpose of organiz- ing a branch of the Equal Rights Aseociation. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather a goodly number was present. On motion Mr. Alexander Robertson, seconded by Mr. Wm. S. Cousins, Mr. J. H Millian was appointed chairman of the mooting. After a abort address by the Chairman the resolutions. and by-laws of the Ontario Equal Rights Association were read, and endorsed by nearly all present. The election of officers resulted as follows : Chairman, Alex. Robert- son; Vice -Chairman, Andrew Mil- lian; Secretary, Thos. Kneohtel; Treasurer, Wm. Straugban; Execu- tive Councillors, Wm. S. Cousins, J. II. Millian, Samuel Azlin, George Currey, . James Feagan. After the transaction of business the branch adjourned to meet again October 3 at 7.30 p. m. One thing very noticeable in the meeting was the readiness with which some of those who were formerly leading members of the different political parties united with the movement. —The negroea of.Alabaina living near the scene of the recent race troubles in Bibb county, have res solved to do no more work for white people. The negro women are in the tnovoment, and white families are unable to obtain cooks or women to do their laundry work.