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The Clinton New Era, 1891-06-05, Page 4.Mrs Gnmt tad-.-3>lrs HoGee isz aalet---J Roberteon Lamp ----W 0 Searle m u �� Dr Ca pbell t shute-- Jaokson 13rpa for sale: 151ra Do4ewort l shingles -4C Twitahel fobs Exouraiorta--W Jackson and keeper's notice ---1?' Follaud Carpet remnant, -Estate Hodgeas ,riomtort shirts -Estate J Hodgene glint ott7 teit- (frit FRIDAX, JUNE 5, 1891. :\JOHNYOONAID _ AT DEATH'S. POOR P'robfab1Iity of Recovery, and death momentarily ',--looked for ,Clie people of Canada were hoola;ed on Saturday morning, to ;learn that Sir John A..McDot,ald 'ink- 'fling at death's door, with paralysis; with no possible hope of 'govery, and although bis death ae ,been expected ere this, as the immediate result of his ailment, 'e,has 'lingered in a perfectly help- •fei3i condition, though conscious, an• d , may pass away at any mo- *ent. " He has not been able to 8peab. or in anyrxtay make known hiswanti,being helpless as a child and " taping very little nourish - /Of course he has the very best'care and attention, ibut even thesedo not seem able to stay the Aunts that at some time comes to ` all'niankind, and though living as {hese lines are written, is so far ;One that he may have passed Away before they are read. has been so long identified i.Jwitli the public affairs of the Do- 1.,minion, that it is no wonder the ,greatest interest has been mani- f'eWted in his illness, expressions of • sympathy and inquiry beingwired from all parts of this and other lands . Sir, entered public life in 484-1, _,'becoming a Cabinet Minister gree y.. ears later, but held this office for miller, was then head, in whish the need of everyone helping in the work was , a year only, when the ministry emphasized. Mrs Harris said amiss - was defeated, after which he was ionary spirit should be cultivated: (1) By prayer: (2) by habits of self-denial; lin opposition for 6 The years. (3)by missionary inoidents. She then re - Addition*, Lonat ,Rows!; Cbnlrcix Notes, 1tev A Stewart will\preaeb in stat' tenbury St church, on Sunday MOM 1nKpext . Rev Dr Grggg,ofTorontq, preached in Willie Church., oq, ,Sunday, Morn, ing and evening, - Rev J. W. Shiltgn, B.A., preaches in the Methodiat church, Waterloo, on Sunday ramming next. The usual monthly fellowship meeting wilt be held in Rattenbury and Ontario St churches, on Sunday morning next, Rev J W Shilton and J Edge are both attending Conference, also Messrs H Foster and D Tiplady, as lay representatives. The first draft of stations in the London Conference of the Methodist Church, appoints Rev Mr McDonagh to Ridgetowu; E Medd to Iona; W H Butt to Chatham and Jus Philp to Forest. Rev W J Brandon, of Monkton, who is a native Hurooian, in very ill. He was so low that twu doctors had to be brought in, and is still in a dangerous condition. We hope he will recover and be able to attend to hie duties soon. Woman's Missionary Society. A convention of the Goderieh district of the Woman's Missionary Society as- sembled in North-st. Methodist church Goderioh, a few days since. Mrs Leech the district organizer, presiding. She stated that auxiliaries had been formed in eight appointments in the district and trusted that this convention would be profitable to all, and that it would be the means of bringing the re- maining number into the work. Mrs Christopherson, on behalf of the Goderioh auxiliary, read a very pleas- ing address of welcome to the delegates. She spoke of the sisterly fellowship which .exists in the Woman's Mission- ary Society -hearts are bound by a silver cord of love. The question 'What wouldst thou have me to do ?" is being answered today by women. Mrs Casson, of Seaforth, replied in a cordial manner. After th anks for the kind welcome, she said that no one had power to work reform like the mothers. The missionary work had opened the hearts of women to other women. Reports from six auxiliaries and two mifsion bands wore then listened to the general tenor of which was very en- couraging, all reporting increase in num- bers as well ab interest. Mise Blair, on behalf of Knox church Society, gave a short report. A carefully prepared paper on 'Our Work' was then read by Miss Holmes, of Holmesville. She said the object of this work is twofold : (1) To waken the hearts of women (2)raising of funds As yet not one-half of the world had heard of a Saviour. Woman was best suited for carrying on this work. No work had so helped in developing wo- man as this missionary work Mise Holmes then gave some financial state- ments. Over $25,560 was raised last year, the Society handled all its own funds; there are nI salaried officers ; over 8000 members. The Society:is now anticipating the opening of a medical school in Palestine. A paper from Mrs Harris, of Ben - fine that Mr McKenzie was in p'fver, was the only other occa- ion during his long public career at he was in opposition. To say that his sudden prostra- tienis universally lamented and i �egretted, is but to express what everybody believes to be4rue.- iberals have been charged 'with flesiro to see him removed from �.>• fir. --s. 1 Ia mundane sphere, but such a Charge is its untrue as it is inhu- 3nan. They cherish no such bought, and we are confident that ,theirsorrow and sympathy is just as sincere as that of any of his political friends. • He was unquestionably a man oaf marked ability, combining won- derful personal magnetism with a faculty for turning circumstances 6.-gbttid.advprtage, and was in- !,;strumental in many ways in,de- veJopin,g a national spirit. Though not able to agree with all that he has done, we are will- ing to acknowledge the greatness of . ono whose name for 47 years liis_been "a household word." r h� appointment of his success- &"""bz rte entirely with the Gover- n en oral, who may call on any one he likes, or he may accept the nominee of a caucus. The names ' mentioned as possible successors .' •,are .hose of Sir Charles Tupper, Hon.Mr Abbott, and Sir John Thompson. The latter is the most able man of the lot, and has the oleate ati.• political record, but his creed ifs against him. This is only t ` , ..prejudice, and the sooner that it is u�lversally realized, the better for all classes. dated some incidents for the purpose of stimulating workers to greater effort. A very practical paper on mission band work was given by Mrs Shilton, of Clinton. The principal work in miss- ion bands is to train the young in know- ledge of missionary work. It is imposs- ible to have interest and enthusiasm without knowledge. Home work was strongly emphasized. She thought the care ofthe needy around our own homes belonged to mission band work. The work cultivates a spirit of unsel- fishness and sacrifice, of forethought and thrift which is always to be admired A great deal of the money in our Miss- ionary Society comes from the do withonts, and none are too young to learn to save the little which goes to hake up the whole. But all these things are as a means to an end. Let 'For Jesus Sake' run as a scarlet thread through all the efforts. The convention was closed by a con- secration service led by Mrs McCullough of St. Catharines. CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT. Hell 469, Herbert Gordonean 467, Foster Wilson 466,' Hugh G 387, Albert Glauzier 386, Dolly Cantelon 331., ,tonel Paisley 313, DIVISION VI: Section I, mark%, obtainable 220 ; Lottie Wilts 201, Robbie Holmerr 200, Fred Hill 199, Geo. McLennan 194, Wu ,. 1'lumsteel. 187, Fred, Stephenson. 1.81, 1ouldie Pike 470, Robin Maeppher• son 168, Fred Miller 159, Wallace Irwin - 157,glared Archibald 157, a. Forden 156. Section II, marks obtainable 200: Harty Irwin 189, May Armstrong 188, Winnie Paisley 186, Lily Trowhill 170, Harry Douzer 170. Clara Chidley 169, Fred Cooper 168. Lily Andrews 162, Fred Forrester 153, Willie Hewitt 151, Lettie Smith 148, Harry Fremlin 147. Wawanesb and Aehffeld, judgment had been given for The defendants, with mate, Cheeks were issued in favor of the, witnesses in this case called by the township. The soon of•36,92, ter burial of the late Qeo. Mvdowell, was paid, The treasurer was put, orizbd to borrow ix month o as for r Of s 11300 fo to , n favorable terms as possible. 330, amount of the reeve's .expenses to Ot- tawa, on railway deputation, was paid A petition from ratepayers of 5.8, No. 4 asked to have lot 15, con 14, trans- ferred from Luokuow section to 8. 8 No, 4. A similar petition asked to have lot 15, con 11, transferred from U B.S. No. 13 to 8.8. No, 4. Thede were referred to the school arbitrator. A. cheek of 3240, amount of retiring allow- ance, granted June 21st, 1889, to Mr Durnin, ex -treasurer, and interest on A GOOD ORGAN. -During the same,333.60, less 312.02, balance dile travels of the O'Ban ons Jubilee thetwuship by Mr Durnin, was drawn Y e in favor of Mr Durnin, and the tress - Singers the past winter they vieited urer was instructed to obtain Mr Dur - the leading organ factories through -1 Win's receipt of same. A by-law was out Ontario with the intention of buy- I prepared, fixing the polling subdivisions ing the beet instrument produced, of the township as follows :-1-lots 13 While here they requested the use of to west half of 20 inclusive, cons. 1, 2 one of the Clinton Organ WS instru• and 3, 13 to 21 inclusive, cons. 4, 5, 13 menta for their entertainment.. Be- and 6. 2-E L 20 to 27 inclusive, cons. fore leaving town they placed an 1, 2 and 3, and 22 to 27, cons. 4 and 5. order with thi>i company for a trunk 3-14 to 27, cons. 6 and 13 to 27, Done. 7 organ, ar.d last week Harris, the leading musician of the trOope, came here and tested it, taking it away with him thoroughly satisfied that the Blatchford resonant chamber action is the acme of perfection in a reed organ. This organ contained six full set of reeds. The case was made of ash, iron bound and looked substantial enough to tickle the fancy of the ordinary baggagemau. This company leets justly proud of the reputation their instruments are NOTES -Mr Shea, our enterprising making for them. They ouly com- contractor and builder, made a large menced the manufacture of these shipment of ties from here one day actions last season and already the last week; the event was followed demand exceeds their capacity. by one of more interest and more Our Temperance List is unavoidable- frequent octan rence; we have no doubt ly crowded out till next week. the road seemed awful wide and - . misty to some of the boys. Our Bayfield youths have succeeded in organizing SUCCESS. -The tes, meeting held on a base -ball club, which now stands Monday evening last under the auspices of St.Andrews church, was a grand success. The town hall, which was be- comingly decorated, was very well filled and the order good. Rev Par Newton delivered an excellent address followed by Revs. McMillan, of Seaforth, Sump- Mr James Love is erecting a driving son, of Brucefield; Musgrove, of Mo- shed for hies new top buggy. Dir Killop; and Thibadean, of Bayfield. Augustine Lukerintends having a The Seaforth choir - interspersed the speeches with quartettes and choruses. raising next week; a big time is ex - Prof Harry Morgan and his little Pected at night. Mr John Forest daughter Fairy, the former a resident -attends the Presbyterian church here of this place at one time, were held in special favor. Mr Allen's "Rocked in the cradle of the deep," was favorably received. The whole ent ertainment was of such a nature as to retain the good opinion of the people in this neighborhood regarding Pr esbyterian tea meetings. The money realized, which was about $41, is to be used in church affairs. NOTES. -Master Jae McDonald is at present under medical treatment. It is ,reported that one of our young men was badly soared home while seeing his girl from the tea meeting, on Mon- day night; you should not stay so long at the gate, Harry, or the pater says he will put shot in next time. and 8. 4-13 to 27, cons. 9,10 and 11. 5-13 to 27, oons. 12, 13 and 14. Spe- cial grants were made as follows: Cut- ting hill between 15 and 16, cpn 9, $20; cutting hill opposite 14, cons. 8 and 9, 3125; cutting hill opposite 24, cons. 4 and 5,'375; boundary lines, $100. 3700 were granted for general appropriations. After passing a number of accounts,. council adjourned to meet on June 27th. R. K. MILLER, Clerk. -•-_ Hill's Green. open to receive challenges and bribes from the neighboring clubs; any per- sons wishing to make donations would do well to call at the office of our worthy treasurer. Mre Scheffer was in town last week visiting friends. Below is given the result of examin- tions for the month of May :- DIvIsION I. Senior Section, marks attainable 355 ; -Georgina Murray 297, Fred Lavin 27:3, Stuart Plummer 257, Howard Grant 248, David Cantelon 235, Eddie Muir 219, Jean McTaggart 192, Linnie Irwin 190, Maggie McMurray and Nellie Brown 189. Junior Section, marks attainable 375: -Bertha Bean 331, Celia McRae 312, Minnie Aitken 307, Annie McCorvie 298, Fred Roes 389, Charlotte Everett 278, Clara Ferguson 277, Lilian Ferguson 270, Blanche Shepherd 236, Jennie Smith 227. UI VISION II. Senior Section, markt' attainable :385. Minnie Moore 319, Mary Lough 308, Elsie Dowzer 264, Olive Heylar 250, Maud Whaley 234, Bella -Tedford -221, Ada McDonald 218, Louis Heywood 215, Grace dverberry 206, Junior Section, marks attainable 374, Maud Moffat 275, Maud Keane 368, Eva Cooper 246, Perry Plunteleel 22), John Forrester 221, Willle Cantelon 202, Andrew Forrester 194. Some papers are already dis- cussing future political' probabili- ties. All such are purely specula- tive, and might as well be with - bold. Time only can reveal what the future will bring forth, and until there are stronger indica- :tions'of "a party break tip" than • aro solar manifest, the matter is not worth worrying over. The News -Record states that p West Huron protest deposit oils raised in the county, other temeets to tho contrary not- hstanding, .A.ccepting this to lxe d6rreet, it follows that some Members Of the party were either • igner*ant of what was going on, Or Were rnistuken, when they sta. tedr, Jae they did, that f' e money nOt raised in the ri, ing. Wingham. FORESTERS. -Owing to Mr M. Beck- with's removal from Wingham, and his resignation as W. C. R. of Court Maitland C. 0. F., Mr R. Elliott, of the Times, was elected to fill the vacancy. TEarrLAns.-About forty of our towns people attended the temperance open- ing meeting, on Friday evening, at Belgrave, they report having a good time. Work for the right boys, And never fear the foe, And keep your armor bright, King alcohol shall go. Goon SERuoNs.-In the absence of the Rev Mr Scott, who is attending Conference, Mr Snyder occupied the pulpit in the Methodist church, on Sun- day,in the morningtakingfor r his text o Prov. 3, 17; and in the evening, Rev. 22, 17. The attendance was large, and the services very impressive. BURGLARS AT WORK. - On Saturday morning, about 3 o'clock, some of our towns people were aroused by hearing some one yelling "fire," but on looking out they could see nothing of it. Since that we learn that it was Mr Connery trying to arouse the neighbors, as there were parties trying to break into his house. It is stated that therp were three in the gang. A FIRE. -On Friday evening of last week, about four o'clock, the barn and stable belonging to Mr Robt Canada, near Zetland, were destroyed by fire, with some hogs, a large quantity of oats and hay, with all the implements except the waggon. We understand. the loss to be about 31,500. No insur- ance. It is supposed to be set on fire by a tramp, that was seen in that neighborhood begging money, and threatening those that did not assist him. The law should be strictly put in force respecting such characters. NoTEs.-The recent showers of rain have improved the appearance of the spring crops, and even the people look more cheerful. The appearance of the town hall and market ground have been greatly improved by having the old buildings removed, and the ground put in order: a splendid side walk with paved crossings have been laid in front of it.. On Friday evening last, while John Ambler, David Halsted and Chas Davis were working on a scaffold, it gave way. They all fell to the ground, Ambler receiving a bad cut above the left eye and a broken rib. Halsted had his arm broken and Davis escaped by being slightly shaken up. DIVISION Senior Class, marks attainable, 337. Gregg Irwin 304, Arthur Bean 282, Charlie Hale 267, Nettie Stevens 253, Willie Wilson 232, Eddie Johnson 230, Fred Gilroy 229, Ethel Jackson 215, Minnie Tiplinq 210. Willie Osborne 209, Della ONeil 205, Lizzie Twitchell 204, Junior Class, marks attainable, 295. Josie Worthington 226, Annie Worthing- ton 200, MaggieWarrener 183, Maggie M?Lennan 182, Rena Picket 169, Eva Reynolds 156, Hattie Picket 153. DIVISION Iv. Senior Cies', marke attainable 590, C. Steep 468, F. Ding 461, M. Scott 429. L. Gardiner 409, M. Davit 371. H. Steep 367, Y Fair 362, I. Wilsan'339, T. Car- ter 32'i. Junior Claes, marks attainable 450. E Robson 439, F. Hovey 439, L. Miller 418,P. Matheson 401. D. McDonald 387, L. Aitkin 381, N. Smith, 344, L. Grant 343, L, Tiplinq 342, M. Andrews 337. DIVISION V. Senior seotion marks attainable 650,- Ida 50 -Ida Smith -599, Annie Hill 574, Lottie Wheatley 573, Ralph Burley 566, Annie ,Ross 546, Millin Vantassel 533, Annie Baer 507, Herb Alexander 504, Bert Tedford 437 Arthur Shepherd 484, Troy 8e1 ar 472, Stuart Maophereon 471, Wattor Irwin 470, Minnie Scott 469. J tiler teotion, marks attainable 500, Lltyr e' Atideratni 485, Maggio McCon- now. Miss Ellie McAllister is con- fined to the house through illness. Mrs Alex McAllister has engaged Mr Coleman to buy a horse; Mr Coleman is an expert in this line and generally succeeds in getting, the best end of the bargain. Mr Ed Schaffer has sold his residence in town to Wm Jarrott. Mrs Houlden has been in Clinton for the past few weeks visiting triends. McKillop. ACCIDENT. -What might have proved a serious accident occurred on Thursday evening of last week. As Mr J R Govenlock, Winthrop, was driving along con 8 and 9, having another occupant with him, he lost control of one of the lines when near. ing Mrs Murchie's store, and the horse, ,dashing violently rouud the corner, throwing the occupants out of the buggy, ran for a abort distance until it became entangled in the har- ness. Fortunately neither occupants were injured, buggy was but the badly demolished. NOTES. -Mr Geo Murdie it making considerable improvement on his house, having a new kitchen erected and a verandah built to the front end of the stone house. Statute labor has commenced in this township, which considerably interferes with bicycle riding and pleasure driving for a short time. A lawn social is e to be held at the Preshyterian manse, Walton, on the evening of May 4th, and a program is to be ,rendered at which several of our McKillop ama- teurs are expected to perform. Mr J. Cooper, of Clinton, has this week been furnishing the schools with all necessary supplies, in the form of globes, snaps, arithmetical -frames &c. We believe some of our young people enjoyed the lake breezes at Bayfield on the 25th, for which they looked happier and mucbly invigorated. A friendly game of foot -ball, was played on the farm of Mr Jno. McRae, con 14, school section No 9, between the 14th and 120h con's, on the 25th ult, resulting in a victory for the former. The Dennis brothers, of the 14th raised their barn on Friday last, and are preparing for a stone foundation under it. The beautiful shower on Monday evening last, wonderfully helped the spring crops. Mr Jos. Henderson and his mother, spent part of last week and the beginning of this week in visiting friends in the vicinity of Kincardine. Messrs Jno Mowbray and S' Ross are improving their farms by having a new fence erected along the front; Mr Turhbull, of Walton, hag the contract of the former and Messrs Dodds end Hully, of Winthrop, of the latter. NOT To ex BEATEN. -On Thursday of last week, the west end of our town was the scone of joy and gladness, the re - salt being the marriage of Mr John Stroud to Mrs Alice Price. While the east end was the scene of confusion, caused by the disappointment of mar- riage between Henry Kinsley and Mar- garet Gengerich, who were to be married that day. It appears that some of the intended bride's friends insisted on having the engagement broken up, so mach so that the intend- ed bride partially gave way. Brit love that is once formed in the breast and cherished for years was not to be crushed out in an hour or so, and on Saturday evening when all was quiet they drove over to Bluevale and had the nuptial knot tied. We do not know whether they have their wisdom teeth yet or not, but we understand that they are of age, the groom being seventy two and the bride sixty. Who will be the next. West Wawanosb. CatlNatL.Con - nCil metMay on 26th; members all present. The by-law, ap- pointing poundkeepers, fenceviewers and pathmasters, was passed. The council sat as a Court of Revision. The following oases were dealt with: -Thos Davidson, assessment reduced by $100; Jos. Johnston, assesemont confirmed; W. J. Smyth, reduced 6100; Joseph Stothors, dog struck off. The roll was then adopted. Communications were read from the clerk of the Division y Court, and from Camero & Holt, stat- drawing slabs with Harry Stowe, ho by ing that in the suit, fl Mu len vs. Wes some means fell off the waggon and the News Notes Around The County wheel passed oviir ,aim, breaking his thighbone. Willigm $endricks and 1:ouis; Snaith were tried before Judge Tom at floder- ich the other day, for burglarizing the: Brussels post office, The eoart ruled that the indictment for burglary was under h re- .bpd, r the P . O. Act, as the ant ggired residence of ,liomeone in the building. entered tp constitute the "of - fetus a bprglary, which was not the case in the one before him, an Alibi was proved in the weren't count, and they were both given, their liberty The Liquor license fund for the South Riding of Huron for the current year amounted to $4,580. Of this amount $2,556.33 went to tate Ontario Govern. ment and the balance was divided among the several municipalities. The following is a statement of the amounts received by each municipality ; Sea- forth,3708,67 ; Exeter,F527 • Stephen, n 3280; Hay, $168 ; Stanley, $112 ; Tuck - ersmith, 384 ; Hayfield, 370 ; Usborne, $56 ; 8outit Goderioh 328 ; making 32,- 032.69 that goee to the municipalities. , The following resolution was passed at the last District Meeting, Listowell District Methodist Church, held at Fordwioh on the 20th May. Moved by Rev James. Caswell, seconded by Rev B. Sherlock, "That the meeting desires to place on record its expressions of deep sympathy with our dear Brother Torrance and wife in the long and pain- ' ful affliction through which they have been palled to pees ; and prays that very I soon they may be restored to health, and that our dear Brother may long be spared to labour successfully in the work of God." TALE. PAPE. Is selling fast, but commencing on the lst of June We shall sell some good new patterns AT REDUCED PLAICES 1 10 & ' 12,%ct Papers for 5ct As the excursion train was coming 1 into Brussels station yard from Wing - ham last Monday evening, J. N. Ken- dall, agent, placed a few fog signals on the rails, which exploded when the wheels of the moving train struck them. A piece of tin flew from one of them and hit Willie Leatherdale in the left eye as be was standing on the platform along with a large number of other persons. The eye ball was cut, and for a time it was feared that the sight was destroyed, but hopes are entertained now that this very useful member will be restored, although the patient will be laid up. for some time. It was a close call. On Thursday morning of last week an old and well known resident of Morris township died at his home, lot 8, 5th line, at the advanced age of 83 years and 7 months. The deceased had been gradually tailing for some time but was not seriously ill until last Tuesday morning. Mr Armstrong was born in the County of Fermanagh, Ireland, and came to Canada many years ago, resid- ing for a time in Leeds Co. and Brant Co. previous to settling in Morris, in which he lived for about 38 years. He was among the early settlers, following the blase from Clinton. The subject of this notice was married about 50 years ago to Miss Elliott, who survives him, and has -reached the age of 72, enjoying %omparative good health. There are also 4 sons and 4 daughters living. The Choicest Stealings from Our County Exchanges. a The Wili„Itam Advancesays:-There are more racing horses in Wingham than in any other town in western Ontario. The Tyndall, (South Dakota) Re- gister, of May 30, contains this referen- ce to a the unfortunate death of a former Huronite, the person refered to being a son of Mr Alfred Brown, for many years a resident of Morris. It says: -It was sad news that was received from Scotland on Tuesday, stating that Zetus Brown was dead, The an- nouncement was so sodden thatour citizens could scarcely realize its import. It was generally understood that the ause was heart disease, bat a later report conveyed the shocking intelli- gence that he had taken poison by mis- take. He called for salts, and the drone gist had given him a deadly poison in- stead. He took the dose, went home and laid down on his bed and was dead in a few minutes. Zetus Brown has been for many years a resident of Scot- land and at the time of his death was 37 years of age. He leaves a wife, son and daughter. Only three weeks ago his life was insured for $2,000. He was marshal of Scotland and deputy sheriff under C. N. McCollum. The funeral took place on Thursday, conducted according to the Masonic rites A large number of the brethren from Tyndall were in attendance. The deceased was known and respected all over our county as an honorable man and true friend. The afflicted family have the sincere sympathy of all. NEWS NOTES. James Havill, a deaf and dumb man, was run down and killed on the Grand Trunk, half a mile west of Paris Mon - 2� & 15ct Papers for 8 50 & 25ct GILTS for 15 75 & 50ct GILTS for 26 These are new papers, NO TRASH. We sell them cheap because we carry no paper over from season to season if we can help it. The patterns are good,but they did not sell so well as others, hence reductio,. Call early next week for first, choice. Coo-por& Co. Clinton Firemen's Demonstration in Seaforth. Send for particulars of the Grand In- ternational Firemen's Tournament to be held in Seaforth, on June 16th and 17th, 1891. 31,000.00 in cash prizes for hose and reel races, hook and ladder races, coupling competitions,, firemen's foot -races, and other sports such as bi- cycle races, drummers race, football matches by electric light, and farmers load competitions. $10.00 to the largeat load of people and $10.00 to the load of largest people. This will be the great- est sporting event ever held in the west. Do not forget that the great champion- ship football match between the De- troits, of Detroit, and the Hurons, of Aeaforth, takes place on the recrea- tion grounds on themorning of the 17th. For further particulars send to R. Hax- by, Secretary Seaforth Fire Brigade, Seaforth, Ont. One Drumntond,aconstable of Wood- ruff, S. C., visited Spartansburg, in the day. same State, the other day, and meet - Joe Hess succeeded in pledging 270 re- ing a young lady, who was an old ac- sidents of Kincardine to abstain here- quaintance, payfully put a pair of hand - after from the use of intoxicating cuffs on her. He found he had lost the liquors. key and could not find one in town. Russell Harrison, son of the president, The young lady's father was anxious to, says his father will not be a candidate return home, but his daughter was fast - for the Presidency in 1892 unless the ened by iron bracelets. The constable Republican leaders insist on it. procured a file, and, after about five John Seward, of Sacramento, Cal, has hours hard labor, which was lightened by a visit to the saloon every half Hour, confessed that he murdered two wives he secured her release. nearly a dozen years ago. Heldosed the The National Press says the marriage first wife with arsenic in her whiskey, of Mr Parnell to Mrs O'Shea is setr for and smothered No 2 with bedclothes. next week. Telegraphic dispatches from various parte of the country state that the crops are suffering greatly from the long con- tinued drought. The inland counties appear to feel most the want of rain. It is understood that Commissioner Adams is about afrom the com- mand of the Canadian wing of the Sal- vation Army, and that he will be suc- ceeded by Col.,Rees, of London, Eng. A New York lady has kept a record of the accounts of wife murders by drunk- en husbands published in the United States daily papers since Jan 1, 1889. a The aggregate number is 2,004. It is h a:terrible record. i Grain dealers at Winnipeg have re• v ceivod reports from different parts of agree in the asser- tion t' e - n, which s r the country, Y.g tion that crops are 25 per cent. further advanced this year than they wore at the same time last year. . Wm. Hawkshaw and family, of the Thompson House, London, moved back to their former home at Seaforth on Monday. County Clerk Adamson has made positive improvement in his condition during the past week, much to the pleasure of his many friends and asso- ciates. Mr F. Bosnenbury, of Greenway, met with an accident the other day. Hi4. horse, known as "Young Fulton, " got frightened out near the Bend and threw him off, breaking one of his ribs and collar bone. Mr James Murray, late baggagemen at the station, and still later hotelkeep- er, has been re -instated in his .old po- sition at the Seaforth station and in- tends sticking to the Grand Trunk for the rest of his days. On Wednesday last Mr Murdock. Campbell of Seaforth, who works in Broadfoot'a,mot with a peculiar accident by having the bone of the fore finger of the right hand split up by a small cir- cular saw, he had to get the finger am- putated. Adam Grey, son of William Grey, of Biuevale, aged about eleven years, mot with a ver painful accident. While King of edicines A Cure ''Almost Mtratculous.,, " When I was 14 years of age I had a severe Mack of rheumatism, and after I recovered ad to go on crutches. A year later, scrofula, n the form of white swellings, appeared on arious parts of my body, and for 11 years I was an invalid, being confined to my bed 6 years. In that time ten or eleven sores ap- peared and broke, causing me great pain and suffering. I feared I never should get well. " Early in 1886 I went to Chicago to visit a sister, but was confined to my bed most of the time I was there. In July I read a book, ` A Day with a Circus,' in which were statements of cures by Hood's Sarsaparilla. I was so im- pressed with the success of this medicine that I decided to try it.' To my great gratification the sores soon decreased, and I began to feel better and in a short time I was up and out of doors. I continued to take Hood's Sar- saparilla for about a year, when, having used Mx bottles, I had become so fully released from the disease that I went to work for the Flint & Wailing Mfg. Co., and since then HAVE NOT LOST A SINGLE DAY on account of sickness. I believe the disease is expelled from my system, I always feel well, am in good spirits and have a good appetite. I am now 27 years of age and can walk as well as any one, except that one limb is a little shorter than the other, owing to the loss of bone, and the soros formerly on my right leg. To my friends my recovery seems almost miraculous, and I think Hood's Sarsaparilla is the king of medlcines." WILLIAM A. LEmt, 9 N. Railroad St., Kendallville, Ind. As Mrs Edward Coulter, 7th conces- sion, Sullivan,and her son were driving home, Mrs Coulter was thrown from the buggy and instantly killed, her horse having taken fright and run away. By a recent Colorado law a man who is caught carrying concealed weapons ttpywhere in the State is liable to be fined 350 or 'jugged,for thirty days, and what is more if an offioer,when notified, fails to searoh a person carrying such forbidden arms, the officer is liable to be fined 3250, one-half of which shall go to the informant, and one-half to the school fund of the district. Alexander 11. Griffith, ono of the most highly respected citizens of Cooke- ville, has been very despondent of late on account of very poor health and other troubles.' Ho left the house Monday morning about 7 o'clock, pre- sumably to go to work,and nothing was seen until about 2 o'clock next afters noon, when his body was found in the driving shed. A shot gun was found lying beside him, which he had evidently used with fatal effect. Mr Griffith was prominently connected with St. John's Church, Dixie, havingbeolq superintend- ent of the Sunday School for several years past. fIe was secretary of Cooke- ville Public, School. He loaf also con- nected with the Orange Order. ile les,vas a wife and five children. BORN. ELLIOTT.-In .Goderich, on Monday, May 25th, the wife of Geo M. Elliott, (sister of W. S. Swafield, Clinton) of a son. MARSHALL. -In East Wawanosh, on May 27, the wife of Mr Marshall, of a daughter. MCGOWAN.-In East Wawanosh, on the 31st May, the wife of Mr R. G. McGowan, of a daughter. MARRIED BURGESS -BARBER. -At the residence of bride's sister, Guelph, on 26th May, by Rev G. R. Turk, Mr Wm Burgess, of Brussels, to Miss Lizzie Barber, of Guelph. MCDONAI.D- HART. - On the third inst,at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Mr Hughs, Mr George Mc- Donald to Miss Lucy Hart, 'both of Wingham. CLEao-PIKE.-At the Methodist par- sonage, Gerrie, on the 20th May, by the Rev Wm Torrance, Mr Richard S. Clegg, to Miss Mary Pyke, all of How - ick. McCLoar-HAWKE-On the 27th May, at the residence of the bride's parents by the Rev John Scott, M. A. Mr Ephrain McClory, of Linwood, to Flor- ence May,eldest daughter of Mr Walter Hawke of Turnberry. STROUD-PRICE-At Wingham, May 28th, by the Rev W. H. Watson, Mr John Stroud to Mrs Alice Price, both of Turnberry. Hood's Sarsaparilla Sold by all druggists, 31; st1ter 3K. Proliarodonly by 0. Y'fldOnt& Yio., Attethethrtes, t owe11, Massy IOC! DoSoa One Dollar "TED ARAISTRONO.-In Morris, on May 28th, William Armstrong, aged 83 years and 7 months. HITCH -In Hullett, on the 29th May, James J. Hitch, aged 22 years 1 month and 20 days. ljelu Aduertt9enxent5.- Girl Wanted. Wanted, girl to do general housework for small fai.ily. Apply to MRS WOES, On- tario street. Girl Wanted General servant wanted, Wages 610; if can do washing 412 per month. Must be ex- tierlenced. Apply at Moe to MRS. WM. A. �. GUNN, 136 Kent Street, London. Poundkeeper's Notice Impounded, five yearlings, 1 rod and white Heifer; 1 red Heifer, white belly; S Steers nearly all white; 1 r.id roan Steer. If not re• deemed will be sold at1 p. m on Juno 13th. F. FOLLAND, Poundkeopor, Clinton ' Farm to Let That excellent grass farm at present ocon- pied ny Mr Isaac Rapson, well known as the Dodsworth farm, being north half of Lot 86, 9th concession Mullett, containing 85 acres. It is situated on the Base Lino, 2i miles from Summerhill and 6 miles from Manchester. Is well watered and particularly adapted for pasturage. Mas good dwelling house, barn and shed. Tho lessen can have privilege of plowing after harvest, with stable and house accommodation. Possession March, 1892. - Apply to MRS. JANE DODSWORTH or C. A. HARTT, Clinton. MANITOBA Exoursion, The second excursion to Manitoba and the North-west, leaves on TUESDAY, JUNE 9th; and the last one June 23. 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