The Blyth Standard, 1903-01-29, Page 5We Return Thanks
to .farmers and others for the very
-liberal patronage given in the past
Season. We are stall in the market
,for all kinds of Grain, Butter and
Eggs, Poultry, Etc, We offer you
no trade, but the highest price In
each. Wishing all the compliments
of the season, Store to Rent.
M°MILL,HN & CO.
Wesley street Blyth
COFFEE . .
Try our Coffees at 30c and
40c per Ib, Ground fresh while
you wait.
TEAS....
Our 25c Japan, Black and
Mixed Teas are great values.
You cannot beat then They
,are worth far more money.
SYRUP . e .
We have a nice Table Syrup
at close price. Bring your ves-
sels and get them filled.
BLYTH'S UP-TO-DATE STORE,
T. W. SCOTT
TOWN TOPICS.
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—Mrs. Curtis is visiting with St.
Marys friends.
—Division court will he held in In-
dgatry hall on Tuesday heat.
—Mrs. Emigh was the guest of Clin-
ton friends from Saturday until Mon-
day.
—.Quarterly meeting services will be
conducted in Blyth Methodist church
next Sundry.
—It was after midnight before the
freight train arrived at Blyth from
London on Saturday night.
—141. McLaughlin entertained a
load young.peoplo from the 7th lino
of Morrie on Tueailay evening. A
pleasant time was enjoyed in dancing
and other amusements.
—Judge McDonald, of Brockville,
imposed a sentence of six months with
hard labor in the central prison on
Patrick Travis for maltreating his wife.
While hie trial was pending, ho had
arranged for a separation, granting his
wife 11t100 and 1100 annnall . Had it
not been for this he would have been
sentenced for three years.
—Rev. Father Pinsomieault, the new
With priest of Blyth and Clinton, will
conduct services in the Blyth Roman
Cathnlic church next Sunday. Father
Pineounesuft is an interesting talker,
although two years ago ,he was unable
to speak one word of English, yet he
has mastered it so wall in that time
that k is a pleasure to listen to Jilin.
He is of French origin,
—A meeting of the directors of the
Morris Branch Agriettltural society
was held at the Commercial hotel on
Saturday evening, Mr. Frank Metcalf
and Mr. A. E. Bradwin were re•appoipt-
ed treasurer and secretary, respectively.
It was derided to hold the next fall fair
on Taesdav and Wednesday, October
Nth and 7th. President Tierney and
Treasurer Metcalf were appointed dele-
gates to attend the annual meeting of
the Canadian Association of Fairs and
Exhibitions to be held in Toronto on
Thursday and Friday, February 19th
and 20th.
—Upon the whole, the reports touch-
ing Sir Wilfrid Laurier's heath, are
eatiafactory. He was greatly benefitted
by hie tay in the south. He has not
yet (tally regained his strength, but ex-
pects ,to be equal even to the heavy
work which looms up for the govern-
ment during the next few months. All
Canadians would rejoice to hear of his
restoration to complete physical vigor,
No mea since Sir John Macdonald has
won the affection of the people in such
extraordinary measure, and his re-
moval from our public life at any early
day would be atmply an irreparable loss
to the country,
—At a meeting of the Wingham
Farmers' Flax Co, a resolution was
made to request the lieutenant -gover-
nor in -council to accept the surrender
of .the company's charter. It was
shown by the auditors' report that 590
was still in the hands of the treasurer,
hut between the .cost of the release of
the charter by the government ($50),
eoet of audit, directors' and secretarySi
fees, the monies on hand would not be
snore than sufficient to meet the lia-
bilities, thus leaving no fund for a
division among the shareholders. This
is a somewhat similar state of affairs to
the National Iron Works with the
exoeption that the flax company have
made no assignment, but the share-
holders of both fare about alike,
Wheat
Wanted.
Highest Market
Price Paid
Blyth Flour Mills.
Q H. GEESE,
—Wit are now having a taste of a
January thaw.
—The next monthly fair will be held
at Blyth�on Tueedey, February 10th.
--Wingham Methodist church contri-
buted over 5400 to the cause of missions
recen tly.
—Mr, R. D. Bruce has sold the Bel -
grave hotel property to Mr. James
Stratton, of Brussels,
—From the 7th to the 15th of Jan-
uary. 41 inches of snow fell at Owen
Sound, This beats the record,
—Blyth council will meet in Industry
hall ou Tuesday evening next. The
Board of Trade will meet at the saws
time and place. The school hoard will
meet on 1 riday evening of next week,
—We understand that Mr, John Mc-
Naughton, one of the county council-
lors -elect for division No. 8, compoeed
of Stanley, Hay, Bengali and Bayfield,
is not qualified to hold the position to
which he has been elected, if proceeded
against, on account of being a school
trustee at the time of his election. If
this is the cese, there may be another
election in this division.
—The inembent of Trinity church, Bel -
grave, presented Rev. J. 1:dmonds wit
a handsome fur overcoat at the rector
ou Wedneeday,afternoon of last week.
The gift was accompanied with a very
kindly worded address, read by Mr,
Richard Proctor, and supported by 88
names of members. Mr. Edmonds was
completely taken by surprise. The
people of Trinity church, Belgt•ave,
have done themselves honor by this
appropriate and kindly presentation,
—Mr. John Auld, of Antherstburg,
M.P.P. for South Essex, says that the
outlook for quail, for w,hieh the south-
western peuinsula.of Ontario is noted is
not any too good at the present time,
owing to the hard weather, The wet
weather of last eulnrner interfered with
the brooding, and many of the chicks
were drowned. This, followed by the
severe winter, may exterminate the
bird, or nearly so. The farmers are in
meat, pens doing all they can to protect
the quail by feeding them and affording
theta shelter.
—Mr. John Beattie, of Seaforth, has
began proceedings at Osgoode hall,
Toronto, to prevent on a technicality
the submission of a bylaw in the town
of Seaforth to bonus a woolen mill aro
the extent of 550,000, The bylaw pro.
vides for the issue of debentures to the
amount of 510 000 for the purpose of
loaning that auto to Mr. John Dick, of
Toronto, to aid him or such company as
he may form to extend his or their
business as woolen manufacturers in
Seaforth. The mills are upon the lands
known as the Vaul:gmond woolen mills
property. If carried the bylaw is to
take effect on March lith, and one of
the grounds for setting it aside is that
the date should have been in the finan-
cial year in which it was passed, when
it would take effect.
—From Tuesday's London News we
take the following account of a serious
accident that happened Mr, Walter
Fitzsimmons, son-in-law of Mr. James
Coulter, of Morris: "While working
on the erection of & bridge over the
north branch of tho Thames river, Mr.
Walter Fitzsimmons, a married man,
living at '1'horndale, was severely
injured in falling to the ground, a
distance of 30 feet. He was found
unconscious by his fellow -workmen,
being severely hart about the head.
Mr. N. H. Fitzsimmons, liveryman, of
this city, is a brasher of the injured
meg, and left for Thorndale this
100 ning. The lastest report of Mr.
Fitzsimmons says he is still in a
delirious condition, but the attending
physician thinks ho will recover."..,.
Mr. Coulter received word yesterday
that Mr. Fitzsimmons had regained
rmlaciousness and that his chances for
recovery were exceedingly good.
—Tie Youti People's society of Trin•
ity church, Blyth, gave an entertain-
ment in the 'Temperance hall on Wed-
nesday evening of last week. It was a
decided success. The chief feature of
the evening was a lecture on " L•elaud
and the Irish by Rev, Wm. Lowe, of
Winghani. Mr. Lowe is always a fav-
orite because of his geniality, sincerity
and kindness. He has all the good
qualities of a good Irishman. The songs
by Mia Grundy, of Lucknoty, were
very favorably received, so also were
those by the local favorite, Mr. John
Moore. Mr. A. H. Plummer was splen-
did in his rendition of " liueberstein
on the Piano." Little Gwennie Ed-
monds sang with touch expression for
such a little mite. Coffee, sandwiches
and cake wore served at 10 o'clock.
Votes of thanks were moved by Mr.
John Wilford and seconded by Mr.
Freak Metcalf. The Y.Y.S. of Trinity
church is to be congratulated on the
success of the second of the series of
their winter entertainments,
—The annual meeting of the members
of the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. was held in the town hall, Seaforth,
on the loth int. There was a fair
attendance of the members and all
scetned to be well pleased with the
statements of the directors and the
manner in which the affairs of the
company had been conducted for the
past year. The retiring directors this
rar were Messrs.'l'homas Fraser, Stan -
Py, and J. B. McLean and Wm. Broad•
oet, Tuckeramith. On a ballot being
taken Messrs. J. B. McLean and Win.
Chesney were elected directors for
Pucltersmith. Mr, Thomas Fraser was
re-elected for Stanley by acclamation.
At a subsequent meeting of directors
Mr. J. B. McLean was re -appointed
president; Mr. Thames Fraser, vice-
president; Mr. T. E. Hays, secretary
and treasurer; and Messrs. George
Murdio and John C. Morrison, auditors.
The directors' statement shows that
during the year 551 policies had been
issued and at the close of the year
there were '2211 policies in force. The
assessments for the year amounted to
86800and the losses paid, to 84488. The
year was commenced with a balance of
58301 iu the treasury and closed with a
balance of $748'e. On the whole the
showing is a most satisfactory- one and
the company is in a splendid condition
financially, It is well managed; it is
doing a safe business and ie saving
paoney for its members every year.
—McKillop township is offering 14000
to loan at five per cent.
—Mr. John Litrlefair, of Ilderton, is
visiting at the home of his parents hre.
—Mrs, JIolmes is at present visiting
iter sister, Mrs. Rollins, of Exeter, who
is veru ill.
—.'tars, E. W. Kernaghan and Jaugh-
ter, of Detroit, are visiting at the home
of Mr. T. J. Huckatep,
—Mr. W. H, Kerr, editor of the
Brussels Post, was elected warden of
Huron county ou Tuesday, Congratu-
lations, Bio.
—An experiment has been made to
sae how quickly a tree could be turned
into a newspaper. At 7,85 s.in. a tree
WW1 sawed .down, and just two hours
and 35 minutes later the brat copy came
from the prase of a leading city news-
paper.
—On the lith inst. the Breeders' Ad•
vocate, a poultry, pigeon and pet stock
paper published at Petrolea, purchased
the Canadian Poultry Directory, a
similnrpublieation,of Woodstock. The
two papery will be amalgamated under
the heading of the Breeders' Advocate,
and published at Petrolea. This will
h add nearly 1000 to the Advocate's circu-
Y lesion, and will materially benefit those
interested in the fancy. Sample copies
mailed for the asking,
—Mr, A. E. Ames, retiring president
of the Toronto board of trade, enter-
tained a large number of men at dinner
at the Toronto club Friday night.
Premier Ross and Mayor Urquhart
were the principal speakers. The pre-
mier dealt with education, transporta-
tion and population. " We should eitn
to produce," he said, "skilled work-
men, should make the people of Great
Britain recognize the great resources of
this country, should make sure that the
whole trade of the, Canadian North-
west passes through this country, and
should first definitely choose which port
of Canada we desire to use as the Cana-
dian nutlet."
—The annual meeting of the Cana-
dian Press association will be held in
the council room, Toronto Board of
Trade building, on Thursday and Fri-
day of next week. The annual hauquet
will be Feld at McConkey's restaurant
on Thursday evening. Mr, Dan Mc-
Gillicuddy, editor of the Goderich Sig-
nal, president of the association, will
bo in the chair. The speakers et the
banquet will he Hon, G. W. Ross, pre-
mier of Ontario; Col. J. P. Whitney,
M.P.P., Mr. Joseph Downey, M.P.11.,
Mr, A. E. Ames, president of the Metro-
politan bank; Mr. W. K. McNaught,
president of the Toronto Industrial ex-
hibition ; Mr, John R. Robinson, editor
of the 'Toronto 'Telegram; Mr, John
Lewis, editor of the Toronto World,
and Mr. A. B. Aylesworth, K.C.
Blyth Board of Trade.
A large ounher of Blt-tli's prominent
citizens met in Dr. Milne's office on
Friday evening last and formed them-
selves into a Board of Trade. The fol-
lowing geutlemeu were elected officers
for the present year:—President, Mr.
Frank Metcalf; vice-president, Mr. D.
13. McKinnon; secretary, Mr. A, E.
Bradwin; treasurer, Mr. Alex. Elder;
council, Messrs. George Powell, S. Her-
rington, J. G. Moser, 0. Hanilton, J.
H. i hellcw, James 11icMurchie and N.
B. Gerry.
The principal object of the Board of
Trade is to secure additional manufac-
turing industries for the village by
offering liberal inducements, such as
loans, exemptions, etc., and for the pur-
pose of giving financial assistance,
where required, to any industry that we
have at present that feels like extend-
ing itself.
The secretary was instructed to place
advs. in the Globe and Mail and Em-
pire, setting forth the advantages of
Blyth es a suitable piece for manufac-
turers to locate.
The next meeting of the Board of
Trade will he held in Industry hall on
Tuesday evening next. All citizens
who are not now members of the Board
of 'Trade, and would like t3 be, are in-
vited to attend its meetings and become
members.
Waorm,—Girls to learn Millinery,
Apply at the Great Cash Store.—D. M.
MCBEATa, Blyth. 25b
Our annual sale of Dry Goods, Mant-
les and Overcoats is now on. 75c, 51
and 51.25 Honlospuns and Suitings, 50e.
50c, 00c and 75e French Flannels, 85e.
18 All -Wool Stylish Raglan Overcoats,
worth 510 for 55.50,—i3> o. E. KING,
Winghatn. 23tf
BLYTH MAIIKET$.
Myth. Jan. 59.—Wheat, 84, to azo. Barley,
no t0 420. Pews, SBC t) Ole, eats, 000 t0 eco.
dw W OOa. ,' 20, bot ,
20o. nutter,
170 10 150. Potatoes,
Hay, 55 to 57. lard,
120 to Al. Pore, C7 to e8. Flour, 51,20 t9'$4.55.
Wood, 12.50 to 5e Wool, 120 to 15o. Turkeys,
110 to 120. G5550, 80 to Do. Uuoke, Se to 100.
Celokene, to to 20.
Fish for
Winter
The best can be found at
R. R. Douglas'. Just received
from Lake Superior
Trout and Herring
Come along and get your winter supply,
Fine Fresh Oysters always on hand,
Fruits, Confectionery, Bread Stuffs.
and a full line of Groceries of the best
quality always in stock.
Come along and prove for yourself,
Butter and Eggs Taken
in Exchange.
R. R, DOUGLAS
, , BLYTH
464 . c.,",< ` 114%
McKinnon & Co.
Blyth..
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Our Great Clearing Sale will be continued one
week longer. We have got through stock -taking,
and find the last year has been a very prosperous
one, and we can afford to be generous with our cus-
tomers who have favored us with their patronage.
The last week will be the banner week of our great
clearing sale. Great bargains will be found in
every department of our mammoth establishment.
Our space will not allow us to give a detailed state-
ment of all the bargains we will offer. Below we
give a few quotations which will give you an idea
of what you may expect.
Flannelettes, wide width, fancy stripes, worth 7c for So.
Plaid Ginghams, fast colors, regular 7c for 5c,
Grey Flannels, plain and twilled, regular, 1oc for 120.
Red Astrachan, 51 inches wide, suitable ,for children's coats, good
value at 51.25, for 75c.
Homespun Drees Goods, 40 inches wide, in grey, brown and two -
toned, regular 25e and 80c, for 19c.
Heavy Navy Serge, 5? inches wide, makes slsgent skirts, good
value at 60c for 85c,
Black Itoreen Skirting, 87 inches wide, worth 50c, sale price, 800,
Wool Tweeds; suitable for boys' wearing suits, in stripes and
checks, worth 85c, sale price 25a.
Wool Blankets, double bed size, worth 51.75 for,11.45,
kfeavy Wool Blankets, lofty finish, size 04x84, worth 52150, Bale
price while they last 51.05.
Ladies' Astrachan Jackets, in One ploasy curl, 28 to.80 inches
long, regular price 530, sale price $24.54,
Ladies' Fur Caperinee, huffs and Muffs at very low prices,durhtg
this sale.
McKinnon 41k Co.
Blyth.
Great Clearing Sale.
Cups and Saucers, Vases and all kinds of Fancy Crockery at such
prices that you cant resist buying. Take a look at them.
In Watches and Jewelry our stock is large and well selected and our
prices right. We are showing a choice lot of gold Rings.
Window Shades and Wall Paper at big cute in prides to make room
for spring stock,
FRANK METCALF S1' TIO LB ND BLYTH
+._THE POPULAR CLOTHING HOUSE_
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STOCK-TAKINC SALE
is in full swing now, and we are
m.11thig wonder
f ul reductions on all
WINTER GOODS
llid you see our Suits that we are
making to order for 59? They are
wonderful value. Other rompetitnrs
weeder flow we can make them up
at the price. We are selling Men's
Ready-to-wear Suits from 83 up.
You can save motley by buying ono
of those Suits.
OUR FURNISHISO DEPART►IIENT
hsssome good valves left, but we are
loomd not to carry spy \\'inter
Goode over if we can help it.
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Sr H. Gidley .- Blyth