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The Blyth Standard, 1903-04-16, Page 1fie .41•111141.MM. VOL. XVI. th tub f ( b. BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1903. No. 36. MULLETT. PUFFS.—Mr, John Crandal, of Till- .sonburg, and Miss S. Rodents, of Wing - ham, were Good Friday visitors at the home of M. E. C. Lautrly . Mr. Wm. McCool has prepared tib cellar for the stonemasons who he expects will com- mence work in a few days Mr. Wm. :Nott has engaged to work with Mr. E. Lear for the summer Mr. Albert Vodden has the contract of erecting a new Gem wire fence around the play ground of 8.S, No. 6., Mr. Dominick Reynolds was engaged the past week in removing the house he Purchased from Mr, Richard Carter to hie own place on the 7th concession. As it was moved along the gravel road it was a sort of menace to the travelling public but for- tunately we are not aware of any acci- dents being caused thorebyS.S. No, 9 has had forwarded to the Sick Child- ren's hostal, Toronto, through their teacher, Mies J. Fingland, the cum of s87o, and which was gratefully received by the hospital authoeitiee, LONDESBORO. WAIFS.—Min May Bell, of Clinton, was visiting in and around. the viliege :last week, ..Messrs. Watson & Ernigh ehipped a car of hogs from Londesboro station on Monday.... Mrs. Wm. Riley and Mrs. Young spent the Easter holi- days with London fr iendsMr. John .Colclough, of Morris, was in the village one day recently with a load of calves, and disposed of them very readily to the fanners around ....Mr. and Mrs. David spent a few days of last week in Blyth .... Mr. HQ. Webb ship- Godevich, occupied the pulpit of Calvin ped a ear of flour last week Mist; B. church during the two Sithbathe that ,Kirk is at present visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm, Lyon. ...Mrs. E. Bell spent Easter with friends in Wingham• • • Mr. R. Morrell is still cont3ned to his ,bed, but is doing well.... Mrs. Holmes has returned to Whitechurch, after spending the winter with her daughter here.... -Air Frank Lewis was here last week renewing old acquaintances. He left fur Calgary on Saturday Mr. C. Myers is purchasing a car of cattle to take to Lofton,, Miss A. Crisp was the guest of Sabah friends last week. ....Mrs. G. Moon is visiting her parents in Kirkton at present Mr. Thomas Lawson is pushing the sale of the DeLavat cream separator this season and is !needing with good 'success. Mr. Lawson hes a good article aud cousin quently sales are easily made, on his property, corm'. of Frances and Patrick streets .... Mrs, H. B. Elliott, who has been suffering with erysipelas for some weeks past, is now nicely im- proved and will be fully recovered in a few dam ...Rev. J. J. 'Patterson, B.A., pastor of Wingham Baptist church,.bas accepted the call tendered him by Em- manuel Baptist church, Buffalo, and will close his pastorate here on the first Sabbath in May. Mr. Patterson has endeared himself to his congregation here by hie faithful ministry, and his entire membership will part with him with regret. In other churches, and in the community generally, Mr. Patter- son is held in high esteem. The new field will present a wider sphere for usefulness, and Wingham people will wish for Mr. and Mrs, Patterson abun- dant emcees.... Mr, Wm. Roderus left on Tuesday of last week for London, where be has secured a situation in a retail hardware store. His friends will wish him every success in his new posi- tion ....Mr, Robert Aikens died on the ith inet. from. pneumonia. About ten days previously, deceased was workiug at the waterworks dam, and caught a severe cold. This developed into pueu monis, and after a few days of severe suffering he passed away. Mr. Mims name to Ontario from Nova Scotia, about 19 years ago, and sinned in East Wawanosh, where he resided for 20 years. About 29 years ago he removed to IVinghain. ST. HELENS. BRIEF13.—Rev, Murdock McKay, of DUNGANNON. LOCALS.—Rev, C. Rutherford and those of his congregation who are &Wa- ling hitn (voluntarily) to improve and beautify the Presbyterian manse prem- ises deserve special mention. Quite a number of improvements have been made since the Inc. gentleman assumed charge of Erskine church congregation. .. The females of Mr. James Flynn, of West Wawanosh, who suddenly de- parted this life on Monday of last week, ,were Interred In St. Augustine cemetery, The deceased was a pioneer of West Wawanosh ....Our hardware merchant, Mr. Wm. Anderson, recently purchased Mr. John Gay's beautiful residence on the north side of Albert Street. Mr. Andereon has made it good investment. We wish him and his family many years of health and happiness to enjoy it....The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jam. s Walker, who are very unwell, would be pleased to hoar of their re- storation to their wonted state of Lealth. Mrs. Walker is vim y feeble, being prostrated with a severe attack of 401d. Mr, Walker is troubled with erysipelas in the face. He is, however, gradually recovering.....The other day gr. Win. Thompson, village black- smith, had the misfortune to receive an injury to his right shoulder while shoe- ing a horse, which will render trim ,nnable to do any work for some time. However, he is receiving good medical . attention, and we hope he will soon recover from the injury. Meanwhile be has secured the services of Mr, John Ferguson, of Auburn, to carry on the business,. „Mr. John Gay left here last weak for his new location in the prairie province. His many friends wish him and his the best of success. Rev. S. M. Whaley was in Streetsville. ....In most parts of our country the woods are gradually disappearing be- fore the woodman's ale—not so in this section; they are rather oa the increase, there being a naw arrival in the family of Mr. Robert Woods—, A reception was tendered to Mr, C. Decher, our genial tailor, and his bride on their ar- rival at their home here. After con- gratulations had been tendered the happy couple, all partook of a sump- tuous repeat prepared by the ladies, at the close of which Mr. D. Murray, in his usual interesting and original style, gave a ehort address and, in the name of their many friends, presented the bride and groom with a beautiful dinner set and a handsome clock.... Mien Sal- keld has returned from her visit with Gcderich friends.... Mr. John Murdoch, of Lucknow, has been putting some finishing touches on the brickwork of Mr. D. Todd's house during the past week , ...kir, D. MacDonald has been appointed to operate the township road grader for the coming 88111011.... Mr. Robert McGuire intends using his trac- tion engine to haul maple logs to Luck - now for Messrs. Mitchell Bios.... Mie Macpherson is visiting friends in Clin- ton. AUBURN. LAroNws.--The Loin choir concert on Monday eve»ing 'MS a decided suc- COSS... , r. P. ,f. Sharp, a stave cutter from Listowel, is at present employed with Mr. James Young. This is Mr. Sharp's lath season in Auburn .... Miss Hill, of Summerhill, visited the village for a few days last week.... Mr. Wm. Stewart, of Goderich, and kirs„Iames Clark, of Leeburn, called on their sis- ter, Mrs. G. Young, who is very ill.... Il ise Sprung, of the Base Line itched, was laid up for a few days with 14 grippe, which is alike ,rrovalent in the neighborhood .... During the past week the Presbyterian congregation here has been thoroughly canvamsed for subserim dons to build a new chureh. We be- lieve they have met with good swami in that laudable purpote, to sit down and count the cost, according to the scripture injenction, then finish, with- out having recourse to the Unproved methods of decorating with a mortgage, Mr. D. R. Menzies, of Staples, twirl a flying visit to this neighborhood one day recently. We believe his mission was winding up the McGee einem, he being one of the executors, ST. AUGUSTINE. Suloinu.---On Friday, ffrd Inst., a dark scene was enacted in our quiet neighbor- hood, when Mr, James Flynn, one of the oldest settlers in this locality, took his own life. Hinson and daughter and a grand -daughter, who reside with him, left home between eight and nine o'clock to attend the church, leaving Mr, and Mrs. Flynn at home. Mr. Flynn was in bed at the time. Shortly after they had gone, Mrs. Flynn was started by the discharge of a gun, and on going outside was horrified to find her husband lying dead, a couple of rods from the house, Deist:awed was in his bare feet and used his toes to dis- charge the gun, whinli lie had placed antler his chin. Mr. Flynn had twice been alt inmate of the London asylum, .and it is thought he was brooding over the fstt that he might again have to go to this inetitutien, and to this is attributed hie rash act. Mr. Flynn had pooled the four -score mile -stone by three yeers, and was of a kindly and genial disposition. The sincerest sympathy is expressed for the bereaved Heeds, Thererneins were interred it the Roman Catholic cetuetery on Monday morn- ing. WINCHAM. ITEM8.—Mr. W. D. Thomas hag <dosed out his business In the Button block, and will move his family to London about the end of the present month ... Mr. Thomas H. Taylor, of Westfield, has purchased the Congregationalist church property on the corner of John ,and Centre streets tor 91000. He will pull the church down and erect a dwell- ing on the lot. Mr. Taylor has secured a very desirable location for a dwelling. ....Mr. M. H. McIndoo left last week for a trip to the Mill coast. He will Nish a number of places on the way out, 'with a view to probably settling in the . west. We wish him a pleasant trip. • Ifni. Medudoo will visit with relatives .s,/ Port Perry in the meantime ... . There ie not much difference in the condition of kir. J. J. Elliott, V.8 He is still very weak, and only able to sit up for & short time....Mr. A K. Gifford is preparing himself for the study ofn anedicine and purposes attending the Western tudversity commencing with October term. ... Mr, James McKinley, son of Mr. D. MeKinley, who has been with the O'Suliivan 13usinees college for eornetime, has received a promotion and inereese in salary. He is now lo- cated at Alidlaild. This young inan's be PHOTO CLEARING IMO'S ART ULM, 11111 Stock -taking is now over and we ar prepared to take Photos up-to-date it every style at reduced rates for the START YOUR CHILDREN now to save by opening a SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNT with the BANK OF HAMILTON '$t and Upwards received on deposit, and interest allow-, at the rate of 3 per cent per annum, compounded half -yearly. Special rate on large time, deposits. T. W. SCOTT, AGENT. EAST WAWANOSH. TOOM—Friends of Mr. Walter Scott will be glad to learn that he is getting around again after his recent sicknese. ....Miss Annie McCallum spent hor Easter holidays with her sister, Mrs. E. Vincent, of Springfield ....La grippe is holding seyeral victims in this town- ship at present .... Mr. Win, McDowell has bought a horse from Mr. Robert Taylor, of West Wawanosh....Mi, Horace Sowlar, of Goderich collegiate institute, is home at present, suffering from the mumps.... A cell belonging to Mr. John Mason broke through the platform and fell into the wel: After considerable difficulty, Mr. Mason SSC; ceeded in getting it out; it was not much the worse for its cold bath—. Mr, A. B. Carr is recovering but slowly from his recent illness , Mr. George Mason has hired with Mr. T. H. Kar - nick Mr. Robert IVightmem has sold his land adjoining Mr. David Suell's farm to the latter. ... Mrs. Wm. Wilson, a former resident of East Wawanosh, but now of Stanley, is renewing old acquaintances, and revisiting the scenes of her former days. BENMILLER. Jortisena—The Benunlier branch of the West Huron women'e institute will meet in Gledhill's hall this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock. Subjects (or discussion are gardening and spring house cleaning. All ladies are cowbell v invited to attend.... Mr. Nelson Me - Lofty is laid up with typhoid fever. We hope to hear of his recovery soon. ....Mr. Win, Blake has sold part of his farm, being the Switzer farm, compris- ing 80 acres, to Mr. John Breen, of Col borne, for the sum of 14250. lie has also rented the homestead to Mr. Win. Lawson, of Grey, Both Mr. Breen and Mr, Lawson are well-known and highly esteeined in the neighborhood and we m welcoe thoin to our midst. Mr, Blake has also bought a house in Goderich from Mr. Henry E. Potts, of Kenturky, for 11550, The home is brick and in a good locality. ....Mr. Wm. Vanstotte, sr., who has been under the doctor's care owing to a bad attack of la grippe, ibitslowly improving Mr. Henry Young, of the Maitland concession, fin- ished seeding very early this SPRS011. He has put in over 60 acres arid was through on March 28th, Beat that, who can Mr. Seth Esher, of Bay- field, is visiting friends in this place but intends to go to the Soo as soon es the boats start to run .... Owing to the con- stant changing of the weather a few of our village people aro suffering from la grippe..., kir. Wesley Vanstone, after speeding two weeks at his home lime, left for Regina, Assiniboia, last wsek. ....Mrs. H. Fisher is visiting in Clin- ton... . Mr. Albert Vanstone, who was on a visit to hie parents, returned to Detroit on Thursday. •-••••••••• BELCRAVE. SITS.—Mise Bella Pelton, of Atwood, was visiting at Mr. D. Sproat's ditring the Easter holidays • Mrs, Win, Bone, of Rockwood, spent Sunday and 'fon- day VW ting old friends hero._ Quite a number from here took advantage of the Easter excureions to visit frionis itt a distance.... Mr. John .krmstrong shipped a car load of verytine cattle from here on Monday.... e aro pleas. ed to Kate that Mr. h. Wightniais who has been variously ill for sometime, be slowly recovering.... Mrs. Hanna has a returned to her home in Seaford], after eneuding the greater part of a year with her daughter, Mrs. Sproat, Al- though 99 years old, she is still remark- ably bright and active. —Mr. and Mrs. Norman Johnson and children, ef Moorefield, visited at Mr. Adam If alli• en' e day's for a new ds. —.Miss Annie Naylor, who has been in Clinton for sometime past, visited with relatives 6 and friends Belgrave front Friday till Monday Master Harvey Rose, of 0 Winghent, lots been spending part of his holidays with Belgraveltieudti. Mr, Allred Cook, who -has been study- ing 1111114e in Goderich with Prof. Camp- bell, spent front Friday till Monday with his parents in East Wawatiosh. Mr. jUil WItt8Un t he llorris asses- sor, has given the people of Belgrave a friendly call. Mr. 11 atson is one of the °bleat othcers in the township.... Mi. R R. D. Bruce, formerly of the Queen's hotel, lies moved to lils,farm in Httilett, Next 30 Day s Photos from 75c a dozen up, and w can suit anyone in prices. Enlargement.% at greatly reduced price in watercolors, sept and crayon tones. We else carry a full line of Pilot Buttous. All work guaranteed. H. R. BREWER PROPRIETOR. minty friends in Winghain pleased to hear of his success .... Mr. H. C. JEROME O. liell is havien an artesian well drilled MANAGER. and Mr. James Stretton, of Brtissels, Inc taken possession of the hotel; the price paid is SI250.... Belgrave is going to pt down a cement sidewalk from McClelland's corner to Geddes' corner, which is very much needed, as the old plank walk le badly broken up._ Mr. John Ferguson has engaged Mr. An- drew Platt for the summer Vie managers of the Presbyterian church are putting up a woodshed in connec- tion with their manse... Mr. W. J. Geddes has tinished sawing his stock of logs in the mill -pond ; the stock was light last winter .... 'Mrs. Bruce, who underwent an operation for cancer, its able to be afloat again ....Rev. mid Mrs. A. H. Brown are spending their holidays with the latter's parents in Sombre... . Mr. A. Proctor, sr„ is on the sick list. His many friends wish him speedy recovery. ...The fall wheat is looking well, an 1 there is every prioe. pect for as good a crop as last year.... Mr. D. Sproat intends putting ep large woodshed itt connection with hie store this spring._ , Mr. Wm. Wray is sgending a few days in London Ifiss Flora Hatt is dressmaking in the vil- lage Mr. Ed, McLean, cf Toto»to, is spending his holidays with his parents. ..,. laid° sugar and syrup making was a failure, Dime being no run of sap..., Mr. WIA..Bengovgil, wig, bus been very ill all winter, is somewhat ini proving. Mr, Albert Bates has engaged with Mr, George Daly again for this season. ....Mr. McQuaig, of Lucknow, hes several thousand feet of rock dm lying at Belgrave station, the price paid beiug 518 per liast feet. HARLOCK. AT 11031FL-011 Friday night, 3r.; Mise E&th Mills entertained a number of friends at her home. 'Pie, estriier part of the evening was spent in gaines, Among which progressive motto nate added greatly to the enjoyment of those present. After they all had en- joyed t hemsel Vet; n it first-class manner, i•efresliments were served and they joined in heartily supplying the wane of the inner 111311. The later part of the (netting was spent in music, render- ed by Blyth, Harlock, Kinburn and Londashoro talent, which was much appreciated by all. Among those pres- ent from a distance were Rev. and Mts. C. C. Keine, of Whiteehurch. They all report having a good time and beliet e Edith to be tn hrstolass entertainer. Before they departed to their homes in the wee stna"ours of the morning, they all joined in singing "Attld Lang Syne" and "God be with you till we meet iigain." —111E .':PANDARD corers the ground. . "T THE CREAT 1, CASH 11!, STORE 1 What Is It This Week? IT IS A BIG BARGAIN IN Hats, Caps and Shirts For Men and Boys. It will be to yor.r advantage to drop in if you are needing anything in that line. We have a splen- did range at astonishingly low prices. ....A SNAP IN.... BOYS' BOOTS for every -day wear, They are whole stuck and well sewn, just what is reeded for the spring weather and are going at 30 per cent below the regular price, Some excellent values in those goods—Washing Prints. See the nice range of Dress Goods and Trimmings, Our Milliners are kept very busy. Examine for yourself our stock and prices, which will move more than satisfactory,. D, M. McBEATH ii.•-•— diili 1 PRETORIA III.00K . . .1...... and Mr. James Stretton, of Brtissels, Inc taken possession of the hotel; the price paid is SI250.... Belgrave is going to pt down a cement sidewalk from McClelland's corner to Geddes' corner, which is very much needed, as the old plank walk le badly broken up._ Mr. John Ferguson has engaged Mr. An- drew Platt for the summer Vie managers of the Presbyterian church are putting up a woodshed in connec- tion with their manse... Mr. W. J. Geddes has tinished sawing his stock of logs in the mill -pond ; the stock was light last winter .... 'Mrs. Bruce, who underwent an operation for cancer, its able to be afloat again ....Rev. mid Mrs. A. H. Brown are spending their holidays with the latter's parents in Sombre... . Mr. A. Proctor, sr„ is on the sick list. His many friends wish him speedy recovery. ...The fall wheat is looking well, an 1 there is every prioe. pect for as good a crop as last year.... Mr. D. Sproat intends putting ep large woodshed itt connection with hie store this spring._ , Mr. Wm. Wray is sgending a few days in London Ifiss Flora Hatt is dressmaking in the vil- lage Mr. Ed, McLean, cf Toto»to, is spending his holidays with his parents. ..,. laid° sugar and syrup making was a failure, Dime being no run of sap..., Mr. WIA..Bengovgil, wig, bus been very ill all winter, is somewhat ini proving. Mr, Albert Bates has engaged with Mr, George Daly again for this season. ....Mr. McQuaig, of Lucknow, hes several thousand feet of rock dm lying at Belgrave station, the price paid beiug 518 per liast feet. HARLOCK. AT 11031FL-011 Friday night, 3r.; Mise E&th Mills entertained a number of friends at her home. 'Pie, estriier part of the evening was spent in gaines, Among which progressive motto nate added greatly to the enjoyment of those present. After they all had en- joyed t hemsel Vet; n it first-class manner, i•efresliments were served and they joined in heartily supplying the wane of the inner 111311. The later part of the (netting was spent in music, render- ed by Blyth, Harlock, Kinburn and Londashoro talent, which was much appreciated by all. Among those pres- ent from a distance were Rev. and Mts. C. C. Keine, of Whiteehurch. They all report having a good time and beliet e Edith to be tn hrstolass entertainer. Before they departed to their homes in the wee stna"ours of the morning, they all joined in singing "Attld Lang Syne" and "God be with you till we meet iigain." —111E .':PANDARD corers the ground.