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VOL. XVI.
BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1903.
No. 28.
A RAE OP?OTUI
The Last of the Clearing Sale of
Crockery, Glassware, Groceries
and Fixtures.
One Dinner Set, 115 pieces, fine quality, worth $23, for 814.
One Dinner Set, worth 812, for 86.
One Dinner Set, worth 810, for $5.
One Dinner Set, worth $8, fur 84.
One China Tea Set, worth 36,50, for 84.
One Tea Set, worth $3.50, for $2.
One Colored Toilet Set, worth $3,50, for 81.95.
Otis White Toilet Set, worth 162.50, for $1.40.
China Cups and Saucers, worth 35e, for 180.
Cream Pitchers, worth 20e, for 10e.
Some Odd Bisbee left, lower than the lowest.
A few Crocks and Flower Pots for a trifle.
Lamps with shades, worth 81,50, for 75e,
Lamp Glasses, 5e,
GrROCERIES _.. .
White Wine Vinegar, worth 40c per gallon, for 25c. Cotton Clothes Litres,
worth 15c, for 10c. Baking Powder, 5c per can. Clothes Blue, 4 packages
for 15e. Castor Oil and Sweet Oil, 2 for 150. Peels, worth 20e a Ib„ for
10c. Pumpkins, 5c a can. 150 Pickles, 3 for 25o, Salad Dressing, 8 for
26e. Sapolla, worth 10e, for 7c. Spices of all kinds. Gilt Edge Shoe
Polish for 15c, Tan 10c. Sunlight Liquid Stove Polish, be per bottle.
Scrubbing, Bair and Clothes Brushes at giving away prices.
Weights, 1200 lbs., cheap. Platform Scales, 240 lbs,, cheap. Safe,
eat 8120, for $45. Clock (eigttt•day), worth 85, for $2. tag Trucks and
Coal Stove cheap.
All must go in the next week and a half as I want
to dose by March 1st.
COME ONE, COME ALL, AS i CAN SUiT
EVERYONE iN PRICES
A. TAYLOR D1NSLEY SL'YTHET
COLAORNI.
DEATH Or JANES Sv no'rON.—An-
other sturdy pioneer of Huron county
departed this life on Monday last, in
the person of Mr, James Symington.
Deceased was in his 110th year and for
sometime past had been suffering from
s complication of diseases, finally suc-
cumbingto heart failure. He was born
in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to
Canada, 58 yearn ago, settling on the
second concession of West Wawanosh,
where he lived for six years. He then
moved to lot 14, con, 8, Colborne, where
be resided until claimed by death. He
was a highly esteemed and popular
resident of this township and a good
and kind neighbor, His widow sur-
vives him, along with four chiltren—
James, in North Dakota: John, in Col-
borne; Elizabeth In Washington Ter-
ritory, and Cordell* at home. The
funeral was held on Thursday of this
weak and interment was made in the
Colborne cemetery,
Cot1Ne1L Maartsa.—Council met in
the township hall on February 2nd, all
the members present. The minutes of
tut meeting were read and adopted.
The following pathmastere were ap-
pointed: Levi Snyder Pater Fisher, jr„
John Munnings, J. 1. Kernighan, Ed-
ward Good, Alex. Malloy, Amos Fisher,
Charles Oke, Henry k'isher, Andrew
Heddle Samuel Hart, John Sands An-
drew Halliday, Albert Good, William
Allen, Wm. Waiters, Charles Walters,
James Manning, Win. Aakwith, James
8traughan, Phonies H. 'labb, John
Feagen, Thomas Mitchell, Win. Walter,
Wm. Neates, John Robertson, Thomas
Robertson, Wm, Cunni)ghem, Major
Youngs, Joseph Bell, Edward Jenkins,
A. W. Wise, Wm, Young, Herbert
Morris, T. A. Haughton, Joseph Bu-
chanan, David Hardy, Robert Hueeton,
Wm. MoPhee, Robt, Glen, John Tiffen,
jr„ Andrew Green, Percy Stewart,
Henry Horton, Isaac Currey, Alex. P.
Shepherd Robert McIlwaine, John
Dustow .toe. Thompnou, James Horton,
Win. Hawkins, Thomas Culbert, Re,
young, Hugh Thurlow, Nixon Doherty,
James McWhinney, Robs. Quade, Win,
Bogie, John Walter, John 'Treble, Jas,
young,Hiram Bogie, HirxBrindly.
oundkmpere—Charles Fisher, James
Junes, Joe, Hetherington, John Link -
dieser, N. G. Boggs, Edward Jenkins,
J:'enoeviewera—James Jenkins, Thomas
Adttllows, W. C. Potter, Ataos Fisher,
Richard Allen, Alex, Clutton. The
auditors' report was received and
adopted,eaoh auditor to receive 59 for
his services. Moved by Mr. Robertson,
seconded by Mr. Mosier. thus the clerk
write John Barker to forward the late
George Little's gun to the clerk.—Car-
ried. 'Phe foltowing accounts were paid:
Gelieceor'a salary, $70, and postage, $2;
Mrs. Jones, sundries, 9Jc: Jenkins &
Evans, toad work, el; Jacob Kuntz
gravel, 81.10. Mr. Charles Seeger, of
Goderich, appeared before the council,
representing the Huron, Bruce and Grey
Electric Railroad Co., and presented a
petition asking that a second bylaw be
submitted to the ratepayers of the town-
ship to take 525,000 stock in the said
electric railroad, on the grounds that
illegal votes were polled at the last
voting. The council decided not to take
any action until ,they would consult
with their solicitor, Council ;adjourned
to meet again on March 16th at two
o'clock p.m.
MORRIS.
Ntmas.—Mr, Samuel Bork has sold
his 100 -acre farm on the 5th line to Mr.
Thomas McLauchlin, of Brussels, for
58800. Mr. Burk has not decided what
he will do but one thing is certain he
will not be idle. Mr, McLauchlin will
graze a good portion of his new pur-
chase, wo understand.... Mr. James
Hill, of Blyth, has the contract for Mr,
Alex, Clark's new house.... County
Councillor Bowmen is still laid aside
from work with his disabled foot, but is
improving. He would likely make fast-
er progress if lie were not so anxious to
get about ,, Mr. A. McCallum, son of
1r. Gilbert McCallum, who is here on
FEBRUARY
CLEARING
..AT..
IMIR'S ART 141111s 1011t
Stock -taking ie now over and we are
prepared to take Photos up -to -dere in
every style at reduced rates for the
Next 30 Days
Photos from 75o a dozen up, and we
can suit anyone in prices.
Enlargements at greatly reduced prices
in watercolors, sopi and crayon tunes.
We also carry a full line of Photo
Buttons.
All work guaranteed.
a visit, will likely leave Ifort hieis10 yeahome inrn BANK 0 F H A m I LT O N
Manitoba thio weak.
since he left Morris and he has seen
quite a piece of the world and tells
many interesting stories. Mac has a
half section at Elva and last year had
4000 bushels of wheat and at 58 cents is
not bad stock. He says land hag risen
from about 54 to 510 per acre during
the pest year, the Yankees being large
inveeters in unoccupied land,. Mr.
McCallum is still unmarried but if the
Morris girls did their duty they would
see that this state of affairs would come
to a sudden termination.... Mr. Albert
Howlett will build a new house this
coming summer. , .. Miss Kirkby return-
ed to reroute this week after an ex-
tended visit under the parental roof....
The sad intelligence was received a few
days ago that Isaac, the youngest son
of Mr. Joseph Stubbs, died in Britieh
Columbia of typhoid fever, after a brief
illness. He had been working on a
dredge before his illness and had been
away from home about a year. Mr.
Stubbs was a fine young man, only 23
years of age, and was highly esteemed.
t:ouson. MEETINO,—Thecounett met
according to adjournment on February
9th, Members all present ; the reeve
in the chair. Minutes of last meeting
read and confirrned. On motion of
Metiers. Taylor and Shaw, Bylaws Noe,
1 and 2, 1908, were duly read and
passes'. Auditors' report was presented
and examined by the council. Moved
by Mr. Code, seconded by Mr. Jackson,
that Raid report bo adopted.—Carried.
Mr. F. Martin appeared in reference to
obtaining some assistance for the Misses
Fleming during the winter season, as
they are in needy cireemetancea.
Moved by Mr. Jackson, seconded by
Mr. Taylor, that $11 be granted toward
aasietiug the Misses Fleming, the sante
to he placed in the hands of Mr. Martin.
—Carried. On motion of Messrs. Tay-
lor and Code, the following accounts
were ordered to be paid :—M, Black,
auditor's salary, $8; R. Johnston, audi-
tor's salary, 58 ; Misses Fleming', as per
motion, ell ; T. S. Brandon, treaeurer'e
salary and expenses to Goderich, $105;
R. N. Duff, opening road on centre side-
line, 52.5J. The council then adjourned
to meet again on March 16th at 10
o'clock a.m.—W, CLARK, Clerk,
H. R. BREWER
PROPRIETOR.
C. JEROME
MANAGER.
WINCMAM.
Sxtu.L CananaD; HONEY GoNE.—A
prominent hardware merchant resident
here for ed years, natned Jesse Smith,
member of the firm of Smith & Pethiek,
was found some nights ago lying on the
sidewalk unconscious, with his skull
crushed in. It was at first supposed to
have been the result of a fall on the ice
and snow. He was carried to his home
near by, and Drs. Chisholm and Agnew,
of Winghant, and Gunn, of Clinton,
were summoned, and they did every-
thing they could for the injured man,
but he never regained complete con-
sciousness, and died early Sunday
morning. The doctors all now express
the opinion that he was the victim of
foul piny, The unfortunate titan had•
started hack to his more from his
house, where he had just had supper, a
curious fact being that he had counted
over the stoney he had with hire at the
table before going out, amounting to
5114 in bilis, which, it seemed, he had
neglected or forgot to deposit in the
bank. Very shortly after he was found
only a few rods trout his door, lying
face down on the pavement, and with a
Nott felt Itat still drawn over his head,
aid all his money gone. As soon as an
operation could be attempted severe
fractures were discovered, extending
across the skull, which must have
resulted from a heavy blow or blows of
some heavy, blunt weapon. He linger-
ed only partially conaciuna until Satur-
day night. It is staled That wleu a
large blood clot was removed `.out the
Mein, enumeration had occurred, end
fest as he was apparently about to rally
rom the effects of the chloroform, he
was heard to call,out the word "Mur-
der!" and muttered some words in the
nature of a requeet to send for Charlie,
his Sort- The tragedy oecurriug et
such an early hour in the evening and
in so populous a part of the tow), bee
caused great excitement, and the gene-
ral opinion appears to be that in the
ititereat of justice a searching ieveeti-
gation should immediately be made,
and that such a despicable crinis, it so
it proves to be, and as appears now to
be the case, should )ot go undiscovered
or unpunished. It would appear that
robbery was the motive of the crime.
The deceased was a quiet, law-abiding
and respected resident of the town.
His wife and one daughter, at home,
and a married eon, accountant in the
Bask of Hamilton here, survive. It
is reported that an inquest has been
ordered.
DUNGANNON.
PRESENTATION,—The .ongregation of
Duttgauton Methodist church showed
their appreciation of the past services
of Mrs..tICNab (formerly \lase Rank
Crawford) by presenting her, on the
occasion of her wedding, with an ad-
dsese acemnpanied by a liandeone set of
Dresden theta. Mrs. Mc\ab, as is in-
dicated by the address which follows,
hat, been a valued worker in various
branches of the church's efforts for
several years, Here is a copy of the
address :—To )las. McNeil: Dear Sis-
ter,—Your many friends in the church
desire to expres,' the high a+teens iu
which you are held. Your utany noble
qualities, excellent spirit and affable
` manners have won you a warm place in
Capital, all paid up $2,000,000. Reserve, $1,60o,000.
Total Assets, over $2o,000,000.
JAMES TURNBULL, GENERAL MANAGER.
BLYTII AGENCY.
Notes Discounted and Collected, Drafts Issued.
General Banking Business Transacted.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Sums of $1 and upwards received and interest allowed,
compounded half yearly.
H. V. 1-11OLMES, AGENT,
THE GREAT CASH STORE
•
It may seem a little early to talk about Spring
Goods during the stormy weather, but it will soon
be over and we have the goods for fine weather.
rD—• ' rea7
We have just received a Large consignment of the most beauti-
ful Embroideries, Insertions and Laces that we have ever shown
in Blyth. Also an immense range of Lace Curtains, having im-
ported these curtains direct eaablua us to offer them to you much
under the usual price.
We have also added to our stock a fine range of
Ladles' White Underwear
consisting of Under Shirts, Night Gowns, Corset Covers and
Drawers.
Another shipment of New Boots and Shoes for
spring at rock bottom prices.
ALL WINTER GOODS
to be cleared out regardless of price as we need the
room for spring.
Dont miss the snap in Ladies' Cashmere Hose, regular ille and
40c line for 25e.
D. M
McBEATH PRETORIA
BLOCK..
,ylf i"te1vl.,or,,. $;+nlptin.sty+,!wv...r v t' Ir+"s' ?• +1,a► l • ' *./].
our affection. 1\'e would especially
emphasize the faithful end efficient ser-
vices so cheerfully rendered to the
church and the Master, for a number of
years, as organist of the church and of
the league, and esti teacher and worker
itt the Sabbath soheol. We beg of you
to accept this set of Dresden china as a
slieht token of our high appreciation of
yourself as a friend rid co-worker, and
of your valuable labors in the church of
Christ. We trust that in after .diet's
the sight of this memento will recall
pleasant memories of earlier years. We
pray for you and your esteemed husbetel
every happiness and an ever -widening
sphere of usefulnese in the Master's
vineyard. (Siennd) Rev, T. 11, Mc-
Nair, Mrs. McNair, Mrs. DeG. pickle,
George Stothers, Mrs. George Stothurs,
W. Kirk,
HAPPILY WEDDED.—A very happ
event took place at the home of Mrs, E.
Thompson on Tnetuley of Leet week,
when her youngest daughter, Alice \L,
a well known young Indy of this villego
and a promineet member of the Metho-
dist church( and choir, and Mr. George
C. Smyth, a highly respected young
man of our.burg, were united in matri-
mony by Rev. '1, R. McNair, pastor of
the Methodist chut:h, After the cere-
mony the guests, who comprised only
the relatives and immediate friends of
the contracting parties, partook of a
sumptuous repast, after which the
happy colple, accompanied by a num-
her of the younger guests, drove to
Lucknow, and left, amid a shower of
ro 0, on rho two p.m, train for Kinear-
dine and other points. The bride was
the recipient. of many useful and valu-
able presents, tvhicli shove the respect
and esteem in which she was held by
her friends, We alt join in wishing
Mr. and Mrs. Smyth a happy and proe-
perous journey through life.
SEAFORTN.
Berm Ass,trt.r.--A most •unpro•
yoked and bruta1s,eult was committed
upon AIr. Paul Shaver, of this town,
while ou his way hone about eight
o'd`-•i; Saturday night, by a young
men stiipo•ed .to be Jack Maxwell, of
u (Aerie (t, Shaver was st reek by his
assailant over the eye teed nose with it
piece of heard, rendering hien uncoil-
n•.ione. llis nose was broken and he
will lose the sight of the eye. It is
believed 5Iaxwell mistook Shaver for
the license inspector or the policeman,
the latter hev;ug arrested hitt here .no
years ego for horse -stealing, tree
arrested at the Grip house two hetes
after the assault while slae,nit,; 'i ocu
o1 the boarders' rooms.