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- Short to . .
Waste it
The Question is
-often asked . .
Have you the time?
What time is it ?
,t"N, Is your time correct
0 not, why not ?
,That'@ the question I would ask.
You nazi t get along without the
time. You've got to havo it. If
year watob is not giving you as
good satisfaction as you would
like, bring it to us, and we will
guarantee to make it give you en-
tire satisfaction, or we will refund
you your money.
P. B. Crews
Jeweler & Expert
Watch Repairer
.4`
Brussels
BOMB FAIR.— The regular monthly
;horse fair was held here on Wednes-
'day, and, as a result of the fine weath-
,er,,the farmers and those having horses
for sale turnedaanteVom every part of
•theconntry. Consequently there was
0..very large attendance. The demand
•:far good, sound, heavy horses is great,
mod is beiyn well (het ,pere, owing to
the fact that the farmers interest them-
gelves in the breeding of horses called
folrjby the English aittrkets. Buyers
Were here from Listowel, Seaforth,
laeadbury and other distant places,and
Many horses changed hands. Prices
rxanged from $8O to $110.
.4111I propertyaholders, male or
'feimale, can vote for the Byelaw
:next Monday.
Kippen
NOTES.— Mrs Chambers, of Clinton,
was this week visiting at the home of
r Upshall. Mr John McNevin is sup-
plying his numerous customers with
•corn. A great, quantity of ice has been
taken from the mill dam this season.—
'The fine weather of the past week is
Making some of our farmers think of
• sugar -making. We are pleased to note
rbat many of the sick are steadily im-
roving. Miss Susy Taylor, who was
killing friends in Varna, returned
home on Sunday. The crews have put
' ntheir appearance.
S) sn Summerhill
s.—Mr C. Lowery is improving
idly as can be expected. Mr
et era closed school on Friday af-
rn orr to attend the examination in
n 5, Hullett. Miss NetLie.Bea-
llinton, and Miss Minnie Young
v, visiting at, Mr W.J. MCBrien s
J,r;lring ` the last few days. Mrs N. H.
Bingham was Called to Miphi an last
eek-on,•..account of the"death of her
sister-in-law. Messrs R..Watkins and
W. E. Miller have returned from Lon-
don Military School.
Garry the Bylaw by ae Xtra
yltta1$rity.
Read Messrs Doherty & Co's st ten:tent to the` Town' Commii-ttee, on this page, then hustle for ishe 13y -law.
CLLNTOT
ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor.
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CLINTON, ONT., MARCH 41, 1898
i -
The Proposed Loan to Doherty & Co� Statement from W. Doherty C
o. to the Town
Committee.
Some facts for the consideration of the electors.
On Monday next the property owners of town will be called upon to vote on
the proposed loan to Messrs. Doherty & Co. It is an occasion of more than or-
dinary importance. The future welfare of the town rests largely on the action
of the people. It is the opportunity of a lifetime, and once lost can never be
regained. It is in reality a matter of self-preservation for the town. If any
one is disposed to vote against the by-law for any reason, they should stop and
consider what it may mean to the town. On the result of the vote depends the
future progressof Clinton. earry the byelaw and the Pactory remains
here, to be conducted on a more extensive scale than ever; defeat it, and
the Factory moves away, with its large staff of employees. To give our
readers an idea of the importance of the factory to the town, the following list
has been prepared from the assessment roll, showing the men on the pay roll
for January, 1898, the property owned or rented by some of them, its assessed
value,, the taxes paid thereon, and the number of members in each family, .&c:—
Married and owners Married and tenants
° 8 .0!1•'m
Name '" °' ' E 6 8 Name
1 Armstrong, A.. . $1200 $25 20 6
2 Manning, W H.. 600 12 60 5
3 Hall, F 300 630 4
4 Chant, H B1000 21 00 5
5 Walker,H R1700 35 70 6
6 McEwan, W350 735 3
7 Sage, G 450 945 6
8 Howe, J 1100 23 10 4
9 Kennedy, D300 630 6
10 Pennybaker, 11 250 5 25 5
11 Olson, O 500 10 50 8
12Downs, W 600 1260 3
13 Ford, W 500 10 50 2
14 Mennell, W450 9 45 4
15 Gibbinge, B J. 550 11 15 2
16 Doherty, W G600 12 60 2
17 Doherty, J L...: 500 10 50 3
18 Barge, A 250 525 3
19 Gould, H . 500 10 50 3
011700 0245 30 80
Blyth.
NOTES. -Mr Albert Robinson left on
uesday morning for Toronto on a
usiness tour, also J. S. McKinnon
and Ed. Moser Were in Toronto this
week on different lines ofibusiness. The
-:-Rockey team from town played, Wing -
ham team a friendly game on Monday
• evening, and the result was in favor
of Wingba in, the score being 6 to 2.
Several from here attended a farewell
pparty in Auburn, given by Mr Andy
Y-oungblutt, on Friday evening, who
leleaving for the West. Miss Kinney,
of Leadbury, is the guest of Miss Bella
Magill at present. Among the visitors Goderich oderich on.Sunday to this town
'were Mr Ed. Campbell, Miss Mont-
gomery, Mise Thompson, Mr A. Cox
and the Misses McLean. Miss Lottie
cDonagh, of Wingham, was renew-
ing old acquaintancns in town dui ing
the past week. Miss Annie Kelly,
formerly of town, but now a graduate
5f St. Michael's hospital, Toronto, was
paying her friends and associates a
visit over Sunday. Mr and Mrs S.
"y. traces, of Wingham, were visiting
the latter's father, Mrs John Buie,
who is very poorly, on Sunday. Capt.
John Buie, of Detroit, is visiting the
gid homestead at present. The t ego -
lar monthly fair was held on Tuesday,
andthe attendance was one of the
largest of the season's fairs; a number
of horses were „bought for Manitoba
market.
Married and tenants, but not assessed last
year.
39 Ross, J
40 Joyner, F
41 Gresch, R
42 Clark, A
43 Langgford, J W 2
44 Abell, G 3
45 Gratis, T 3
46 Lawrence, 8
47 Candler, W 5
48 Foster,P J 1
49 Heist, G 2
50 Britton, T 4
51 Swanson, H 3
52 Bezzo, C 2
53 Spalding, W — 2
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20 Kerr, H B 8700 $14.70 7
21 Prout, I 1000 21 00 5
22 Eagleson, J4008 40 5
23 Thr ower,L
300 • 6.15 3
24 Baer, F 250 525 2
25 Kerr, P 600 12 60 6
26 Murch,S 500 10 50 2
27 Upshall, F 200 420 4
28 Moore, R 400 840 3
29 Pearen, J 400 8 40 5
30 Cbowen, R H- 700 14 70 4
31 Rorke,G...,..-800 16 80 3
32 Mo rling,_-W1300 27 30 3
33 Moore, W
34 Kemp, T 350 735 2
35 Coates, Walter 700° 14 70 ,,4
36 Manning, W N 900 18 90 f
37 Young, H 400 840. 4
38 Moore, W J• 600 12 60 . 2
$10900 $228 75 73
Unmarried Owners
3
2
5
2
2
59 Rorke, H E
60 Fitzsimons, B
61 Doherty, L
82 Shaw, C
63 Doherty, F
64 Wilkinson, 13
65 Barlett, A
66 Dallis, G
67 Fremlin, H . La --
68
68 Terry, F -W
69 Holmes, R
70 Doubleday, W
71 McCreighton, M
72 Wilson, H
73 Pike, G
74 Worthington, D
75. Doherty, H
76 Gilroy, F
77 Biggart, W
78 McUrae, W
'79 Mord, T
80 Southcombe, T
81 Irwin, Greg
82 Leslie, J
,83 Jackson, R
84 Canter, T
85 Cook, E
HEN
a thing
is the best
It would seem that a mere statement of
the foot ehenld be enough. Still, we
are not satisfied withlthbt. For months
we have been Baying that
''tOOKE'S SHIRTS
were the bast in Canada—the best that
money could buy—absolutely the best.
We want you to wear Tooke'e make
and prove for yourself that there are
better:shirts offered for sale.
LHUNDRIED SHIRTS
"Leader" open back50
'+Oh': mpion," open back.... 76
old Dollar," open back .. 1 00
n'sinese" abort bosom, open
rent 1 26
crit "Full Dress," 18 in. bosom,
open front 1 50
t'dd gels bhlrt fit, end shirt comfort when
you wear' 1'ooke'e.t
T. JACKSON, SE.,
Clothier. and Furnisher
.o ority �13Ir1oki ClitatOf r
Name
54 Fowler, F
55 Dowzer, F
56 Kennedy, N
57 Kerr, B
58 Doherty, J P
om
$1200
900
200
500
600.
H x�
$25 20 2
18 90 9
4 20 2
10 50 3
12 60 1
$3100 $71 40 17
UNMARRIED MEN
86 Smith, D
87 Sanders, L
88 Tibbett, C
89 Foster, R B
90 Wheatley, W
91 Bezzo, R
92 Stewart, J,
93 Dowzer, M
94 Herman, F
95 Heywood, F
96 Beeche, M
97 Dowzer, C
98 Merritt, J
99 Graelis, P
100 Mason, 13
101 Cook, J
102 Whitely, G
103 Kemp, G
104 Walker, J
105 West, J
106 Graelis, M
107 Walker, T
108 Kemp, S
109 S arling D
110 Kemp, W
111 Coates, W
112 Candler, W
113 Walker, C
114 Norton, J
115 Roes, W J
116 Kitt, 8
117 Castle, A
118 Castle, E
119 Heywood, F
120 Wheatley, T
121 Downs, D
122 McEwan, W
•123 Smith, L
124. Small, W
125 Cudmore, G
126 McC►ae, G
127 McNeil, T
128 McMurray, W
129 McCuaig, T
'130 Caslick, G
131 Yellowlees, N
132 Russell, J
133 Clarridge, G
134 Robinson, J
135 McLeod, A
136 Storey, W
137 C.iaper, C
138 Garrett, W
No. heads of families or house holders 8157
No. unmarried men -
Total No. employed " 138
Total No. represented in families and unmarried men291
Assessed value of real estate owned by employees $15100
316
T70
axes paid on same
Assessed value of real estate rented by employees10900 00
Taxes on same 228 75
Estimated value of real estate now rented by employees
and not assessed last year, 1897 6000 00
Estimated taxes on same 126 00
Total amount of real estate owned and rented at pres-
ent time $32000.00
Taxes on same at rate of 21 mills,, 1897, (exclusive of
poll tax) $672.00
NOTE. —The above does not include the assessment and taxes of
W. Doherty & Co.
Here are 57 householders, aside from woulr7 be disastrous, and almost suici-
the single men. If the by-law is de- dal to allow the factory to move away,
and we urge every ratepayer to cast
feated alt of these men expect to leave their vote in favor of the by-law.
town, and there must be a depreciation
in property values. 57 houses cannot
be filled in a hurry, and the likelihood
of 57 houses being vacated is a contin-
gency that is appalling. It will be im-
possible to replace the Oman Factor y
byy an institution of similar importance.
The ;:,:,000 yearly spent in wages
means a great deal to our businese
men. One merchant said the trade of
the factory hands meant 40 per cent of
his business. It means the came to
others. We know positively of seve-
ral business men who declare they
must move away if the factory goes.
The taxes paid by the factory employ-
ees will have to be paid by others.
Then see how the churches and schools
will be affected by the ,possible remov-
al of these people. Go through the
various departments of business here,
and, one after another, they are deeply
affected by the factory. The Customs
Office, the Post Office, the Expresb Of-
fice,the Railroad, the Banks, the butch-
ers eCg, the bakers, the stares are all direct -
The Proposed New Factory.
The buildings that Mr Doherty pro-
poses to erect for the new factory are
to be brick, and of the following dimen-
sions:—
One building 50x200, two stories, for
finishing up room and office.
One building 50x275, two stories, for
machinery, &c.
One building 25x25, two stories, for
engine roorn.
One building 85x100, two stories, for
dry kiln.
One building 35x60, one story, for
boiler room.
All these buildings are to be made
practically fire proof and have fire proof
walla between them.
It must be apparent to everybody
that the erection of these buildings will
not only give employment to builders,
teamsters, &c, but the extent of the
buildings indicates the staff that will
be employed. It is intended to run the
factory to its fullest capacity, the turn,
ber of bands to be employed will, in all
probability, be larger than before.
1 concerned. everybody knows that Mr Doherty is
�"i`he Itiore the platter is•considered, a deterrniued pusher, and the business
the More clear does 'it become that it will not be,allowedd: to lag:
$1 a year in advance $1.50 when not so paid
The Town Committee interviewed Mr
Doherty when they agreed to the fol-
lowing
back the
1 h to payc
We ereb agree
g
y have
loan at the end of 20 years, and
the option of paying at any, time, with-
out notice.
2—The business will be run on a larg-
er scale than ever.
3—That we will employ not less than
100 hands.
4—We propose erecting buildings
with suflicrent capacity to manufacture
500 organs per month.
The factories proper will consist of
two, large, fire -proof, Krick buildings.
Size of Largest one, 50x275, two stories,
tinned fire -proof roof, divided in centre
by a solid brick wall running right i
•through, so that in case of fire, half of
the building only will burn.
The other building will be 50x200,
two stories, also tinned roof.
Engine room, 25x25.
Boiler's house. 35x60.
Dry kiln, 35x100, two stories.
Also brick chimney.
Buildings alt isolated from each other.
5—We agree not to remove factory
during continuance of the loan, but in
the event of removal during the cur-
rency of the loan, the money becomes
due.
6 -That the property will not be en•
cumbered.
7—We will carry about $75,000 insur-
ance.
W. DOHERTY & Co.
Clinton, March 9, 1898.
The Doherty Factory.
The London New- s, of Monday,
says:— " When the Doherty Organ
forks were burned out in Clinton re-
tently the rumor started that they
might be induced to r emove to London.
As the people of Clinton expect to car-
ry a by-law on the 14th authorizing the
loan for 20 years of $25,000 to the
Dohertys to rebuild there, the works
will probably stay in Clinton."
Toronto Saturday Night, in its issue
of last week says:—"The people of the
town of Clinton appear to realize that
they cannot make much business head-
way by sitting down and tradingjack-
knives among themselves, and on
March 14 will vote on a by-law author-
izing a loan of $25,000 for twenty years
to Mr. W. Doherty, the organ manu-
facturer, whose works were consumed
by fire on February 1. For years that
big organ factory has been the main-
stay of the town, keeping a large body
of men employed -the year around. The
labor of these ren was paid for by
money that came from Australia, Eur-
ope, and near and remote parts of Can-
ada—a constant stream of hard cash
coming from far quarters of thetwo
hemispheres to Clinton, where it was
broken into small handfuls and distrib-
uted about to replenish and freshen
trade like a spring of running water in
a dry district. The value of such an
industry is only realized when it ceases
to operate, and I am told that the rate-
payers of Clinton will almost unanim-
snsly- support ,A the loan, being deeply
conscious that the fire was a calamity
that all most share one way or anoth-
er. What is true of Clinton in regard
tothis one industry, is true of Canada
in a hundred ways. If our anvils are
to ring and our tall chimneys to emit
smoke, we must do business with the
world as well as ampng ourselves; we
must not only produce and consume,
but also export and import. We can-
not go on forever trading a cow for a
fanning mill, and then trading back
the fanning mill for the cow, but we
must interest a third, a fourth and a
hundredth person in the network of
exchanges, and play a noticeable part
in the world's game of trade."
PUBLIC MEETINa}, — On Tuesday
evening a meeting of citizens was held
in the TovOn Hall to aid in carryi,n�gg
the Doherty loan by-law. J. R:,nsfaad
was appointed chairman end W. Jack-
son secretary. Mr Ransford bi lefty
pointed out the many advantages that
would follow by keeping the factor y
here. Taking the expenditure for
wages, etc., at $38,000 annually, and
allowing only 10 per cent. of this for
profit on the money spent with the
business men, he proved that there
was a showing of $3800 profit, as
against the $1900 that it will be neces-
sary to raise under the by-law. Ten
per cent. is a very low estimate; we
believe the amount would be consider-
ably more; at any rate the showing is
clearly in the town's favor, and the
large .rowd of ratepayers present
grasped 1hesituation instantly. Com-
initteee were appointed to canvass
each ward and see that the vote is got
:out, the following being the mem-
bers thereof:—St.Andrew s Ward—W.
Harland, chairman ; Bert Hod ens,
H
sec.; J. E. Blackall, J. W. Irwin, H. B.
Combe. Dr. Turnbull, J. Wiseman.
St. John's Ward—S. S. Cooper, chair-
man; W. Coate, sec.; J. Copp, T. Walk-
er, O. Johnson W. Hooper. St.
3leorge's Ward—W. C. Searle, chair-
man; Dr. Bruce, sec.; W. Jackson, O.
Oooper, P. Cantelon. St. James'
Ward—Jas. Scott, ohairman; G. Swal-
low, sec.; G. D. McTaggart, J.B. Boov-
er, A. Couch, Dr. Shaw.
Harloek
NOTES.—Thomas and Albert Knox
have returned from visiting friends in
Listowel. Mr Robt. Smith, collector,
delighted the hearts of his young
Mende on Thursday night last by in-
viting them to his house to tripthe
light fantastic. On Monday night
about tit enty-five of Seaforth's youths
and maidens drove out to the home of
H. W. Allen, and after being made
heartily at home by their genialhost
and hostess they spent the evening
in social amusements. On Friday
night last a large boy with a small par-
eel- passed around the Harlock corner;
Alex. beware the hound. Mr R. Shiels
paid a visit to London on business, oil
Monday.
AROUND TETE HTTB.
What wide-awake and reliable correspondents find worthy of recording for publication
• Brucefield
NOTES.—Miss Mary Gibson, accom-
panied by Mrs Black and young daugh-
ter, of London, is at present the guest
of Mr J. Gibson. Mgssrs R. McCar t-
ney and Moffatt also Mr and Mrs Gil-
mour, all of
Manitoba, e on
to a left here
Monday last fur their respective homes
in Manitoba. Mies Armstrong, of
Stanley, was last week the guest of
her brother, Dr, Armstrong, of this
place. Miss Bertie Gibson left last
week to visit friends in London. Mas-
ter Andrew Murdock, of this village,
who had his arm badly crushed by fall-
ing under a sleigh load of logs, is re-
covering. Miss Belle McDonald [at-
tended the millinery openings in To-
ronto last week; she and Miss L. Smith,
of Clinton, will at once open a millin-
ery store in Clinton; as Miss McDonald
is a competent milliner, she will likely
Uet a good share of the patronage in
linton, and her many friends here
wish her success. Mr Laidlaw and
wife, of Toronto, are visiting at the
home of Mr Geo. Hart. Mr Jas. Aik-
enhead and bride, of Godericb, spent
their honeymoon at the homes of
Messrs James and `John Aikenhead;
they left on noonday for their home in
Goderich. Mr David Yuill, ot Portage
la Prairie, Mao., (son of Mr A. Yuill,
formerly of Stanley) is visiting rela-
tives in this neighborhood; this is his
first visit to tha land of his father.
Miss Mae Big art, Clinton, and Miss
Habkirk, Blyth, were this week the
guests of Miss Minnie Graham. Mies
Ella Ross, Manchester, is visiting at
the home of her sister,Mrs W.Berr•y.
CHURCH NOTES. — Mr Wilson, of
London, is to deliver a fine address in
the Presbyterian church here on Wed-
nesday evening, March 16th; he is also
to show 80 lime light views to illus-
trate the missionary lecture; there will
be a small admission; for further par-
ticulars see the posters around the
village. Rev. Mr Muir attended the
Presbytery meeting held in Clinton
last Tuesday. A special offering was
made in the Christian Endeavor So-
ciety last Wednesday night; the offer-
ing has not been sent away yet, so
that others wishing to contribute may
do so.
Vote for the ,Doherty Byelaw
on Monday next.
Hullett
WEDDING. — An interesting event
took place at the home of Mr John
Young, on the 2nd inst., it being the
marriage of his daughter, Miss Mary,
to Daniel Bombard, of Usborne. A
large number of friends were present
to participate in the festivities, and af-
ter the ceremony, which was per form-
ed by Re' . J. A. Hamilton, they par-
took of a generous wedding repast, all
wishing the popular young couple un-
limited and unbounded happiness in
life's journey.
IN TROUBLE.—Louis Tolliver, a col-
ored boy who was born in this town-
ship, and who was well known to the
residents of the northern part of the
township, is in trouble in Toronto; he
was recently convicted on four charges
of burglary, and is now in gaol await-
ing sentence. No less than four addit-
ional charges of burglary will be laid
against him, and as the Crown claim
to have strong evidence in each, it is
likely that he will receive a heavy sen-
tence.
SonooL REPORT.—Standing of the
pupils of S. S. No. 4, for the month of
February; —5th class — Bruce Medd,
Christena Livermore, Effie Hunter;
4th—Alice McVitjie, Sarah Reid, Jas.
Medd; sr. 3rd—Belle Farnham, Wilson
Sundercc ck, Sarah Fairservice;j r, 3rd—
Pearl Pipe, Ethel Pipe, Maggie Reid;
2nd—posy Livermore, John Fairser-
vice, Albert Livermore; Pt. II—Dong-
las Rogerson, Wesley Farquhar. Tom-
my Adams; Tablet—Willie Young,
Willie Bembridge, Bertie Bembridge.
—13. J. TURNBULL, Teacher,
ExAMINAMON.—Theefiblit examina-
tion in S. S. No. 5 was held on Friday
last, and as usual there was a very
large attendance of the people of the
section, and also quite a number from
adjoining sections. The following
teachers were present to assist the
teacher in the work: Misses Turnbull
and Kirke and Messrs Fair and Weth-
erell. At noon a very sumptuous lunch
wee served in the usual good style by
the ladies of the section. 'In the after-
noon, after the work of examining
was concluded, Rev Mr Andrews, of
Londesboro, was called to the chair,
and a suitableprogram of mupic, dia-
logues and recitations was rendered by
the pupils. The meeting closed with
the national anthem, and all went
home feeling that they had spent a
pleasant and profitable time.
You can vote for the Byelaw in
as many wards as you own pre.
perty.
Porters Hill.
I. 0. G. T.—The Good Templar, had
a very pleasant drive to Clinton last
Friday night where they received a
hearty welcome by the members of the
sister lodge, and the lodges spent a
pleasant and profitable evening togeth-
er. The boys say they bad lots of fun
It ?ming home, but Bert says the girls
will have to come home in the sleigh
they go in next time.
NoTES.—Mr Jas. Cox bought a fine
horse on Monday from Mr Jae. John-
ston, Mr A. McDougall sold a horse
bet week to a Seaforth buyer. Mrs
Geo. Kemp utldeon,from near Mitchell,
are visiting her brothers, E. O. and O.
W. Potter. Mr F rnham, of 'tinhorn,
drove to Porters Rill Tuesday evening
to visit the I. O. G. T. lodge, but,unfor-
tunatety,lost his way and drove a little
too far South, and so did not vet to
lodge. Mr 13. C. Potter returned from
London on Wednesday, where he has
been on business.
Clinton ctaan't afford to lose the
Doherty Pactory,
Goderich Township
NOTES.—Mr Alex. Taylor, our veter-
an pioneer, who, during the winter,
was somewhat indisposed, ie sufficient-
ly recovered to be out again. The
farmers are making good use of the
last
of the sleighing.
g . g
VisITORs.— Mr John Hick, of Belle-
ville, is the guest of her brother Wal-
ter, Huron road, this week. Mrs S. J.
McCullagh and daughter, Clara, visited
relatives at Port Albert, last week.—
Mr and Mrs Wm.Hick, of Holmesville,
were renewing old acquaintances on
the Huron road on Thursday of last
week. Mrs Peter Cole, who has been
on a visit to friends in Michigan, has
returned home. '
DEATH.—On Saturday evening last,
John Albert Cantelon, son of Peter
Cantelon, 8th con., died at the age of
24 years and 14 days. He underwent a
surgical operation some years ago,from
the effects of which he never seemed
to recover, and his death was, there-
fore, not unlooked for. He was a
young man who was held in the great-
est esteem, as shown by the very large
number who followed his remains to
Clinton cemetery on Tuesday. Being
a member of the Orange Lodge, the
members attended the funeralina body.
SCHOOL.—The fcllowing is the stand-
ing of S. S. No. .10, for January and
February,' based on regularity of at-
tendance and general proficiency: -
5th class—Mina Middleton; 4th —Nor-
man Welsh, Emma Burnett, R. Cole;
sr. 3rd—F. Middleton, Wilfred Thomp-
son, Annie Bothwell; jr. 3rd—Geo. Ell-
wood, Joe Ellwood, Bertie Colclough;
2nd—Bert Middleton, 011ie Welsh,Leo-
nard Sheppard; Pt. II—Ernest Thomp-
son, Wilire Wise, Fred Stirling, Pt. 1
sr—Willie Stewart, Agnes Middleton,
Warwick Cole; Pt. 1 jr—Robt. Thomp-
son.—O. A. TEBBUTT, Teacher.
DEATH OP CAPT. MCDONALD.— We
were sorry to learn,on Saturday, of the
death of Capt. John McDonald, of the
6th con., who, only a few days before,
seemed to be in bis accustomed health,
Ile has been troubled for some time
withdiabetes, and bis death was due to
this ailment and heart failure. De-
ceased was only confined to his room a
week before his aeath. He was born
in Scotland, and came to this counnrry
when quite young, his father settling
on the 5th con. of this township. He
learned the trade of marble cutting,
and became so efficient that when the
building of the new Welland canal was
under construction he was appointed
superintendent of certain portions of
the stonework, a man of the closest in-
tegrity and honor, upright in all his
dealings, he held the respect of every-
one, and there is no one but speaks in
the very kindest terms of deceased. He
was the first captain of the Porters Hill
Volunteer Corupany,and was called up
at the time of the Fenian raid, and
when he retired he was allowed to re-
tain his commission. His wife died
some three years ago; a family of five
sons and four daughters survive him;
four of the sons are in Dakota, the
homestead being in charge of the fifth
one, Thomas; his daughters are Mrs
Stout, Mrs Turnbull, Mrs Chas. Han-
ley. Dakota, and Mrs W. Whitely,
Goderich township. He was an adher-
ent of Bethany Presbyterian church,
and in politics was a firm supporter of
Liberal principles. The funeral, on
Wednesday, to Goderich cemetry, was
largely attended.
Votes that are not polled next
Monday count against theBy-law
eoiborne
NOTES.—Another of Mr Peter Fish-
er's children is down with scarlet fever;
several families on the Maitland have
it. Mr Aaron Fisher had a very suc-
cessful wood -bee on Tuesday afternoon;
Richard Walters and Richard Ross are
each having one on Friday afternoon.
Mr Henry Snyder occupied the pulpit
in Benmiller church on Sund<r morn-
ing. Rev.Mr Olivant takes the Auburn
circuit next Sunday. A sleigh -load of
young people spent a pleasant evening
at the home of Mr and Mrs F. Stokes
on Friday of last week. Mrs Thos. Van -
stone, who is laid up with pleurisy, we
are pleased to say, is on the mend.—
Misses Maggie Heddle and Lottie Mc-
Lean, of Buffalo, spent a few days vis-
iting the fornrer's sister, Mrs Stokes,
of Goderich.
Tuckersmith
NOTES.—Services last Sunday after-
noon at Turner's was conducted by Jas.
Young, who preached a very earnest
sermon; it was expected that Mr Find-
lay would have been home to take the
service, but it is thought that he will
not he here till the let of April. The
League last Sunday evening was well
attended; the topic was taken by Mrs
W.C.Landesboro. Some of our young
people purpose taking in the organ re-
cital on Friday evening,if the sleighing
is not all gone. o The Juniors had an-
other sleighing party on Tuesday night
and spent the evening at the home of
Mr Couzens,of Egmondville. Mr Iddo,
Crich will soon be moving to his farm,
where his brother Whitfield is now
living:the latter takes possession of the
old Fowler farm. Mr Leslie Townsend
and his mother left on Tuesday morn-
ing for his borne in Dakota. Miss Net-
tie Crich, who is teaching near Wal:
ton, spent Sunday at home.
Seaforth
DEATH Or MAYOR SCOTT.—After a
lingering illness Robt. Scott passed
away en Wednesday morning. He
has only filled the' office of Mayor for a
comparatively short time, and was
held in the higghest esteem. His suc-
cessor in the Mayor's 'chair may be W.
M. Guinn, at one time reeve.
. .SUSPENDED.—Mr Betliuee, who has
been station agent for many years,
and has given the very best of satis-
faction to the public, has been suspen-
ded,
ded, declaring that he was unable to
perform, all the work that was re-
quired of him here.
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Wingham.
A SOCIAL EVENING.—The members
of Court Maitland No. I9, I.O.O.F. en-
joyed a social evening of games and:
amusements in their court room on
Thursday evening last. A very pleas-
ant evening was spent, the pleasure
being enhanced by the presence of
ladies. The bond of fraternity was
strengthened by mingling together in
social intercourse,
G. T. R. AGENT CHANGED.— On
Monday last Mr Nicoll, G. T. R. agent
here, received notice to take charge of
Brantford office, requesting him to
appear for duty the next day. Oa
such short notice Mr Nicoll could not
remove his family, hence they still re-
main here. The change at present is
for two months and may be permanent.
His successor here is Mr Gordon, of
Port Elgin, who comes well recom-
mended.
LITTLE LOOALS.—J. E. Swarts has
purchased D. McKenzie's farm for the
sum of $2,358. M. Patterson, of this
place, has opened out a jewelery store
in Teeswater, and has put Mr Clowe,
lately employed with Mr Patterson, in
charge. In 1870 there were only 164
voters in Wingham; in 1897 there
were 680. • The ice crop is about all
harvested. The bursting of a belt in
Button & Peasant's factory gave some.
of the bands a holiday on Tuesday.
-HOCKEY.—On Monday evening a,,:
hockey match was played between
Wingham and Blyth. The game be-
gan abort 9 o'clock, when it was seen
at a glance that Wingham had the -ad-
vantage both in weight and exper-
ience. Nevertheless, the Blyth boys
put up a good game, considering that
it was their first match. Higley was
their best player. Wingham won
four games in succession, then quietly
taking a rest, they allowed Blyth to
score one goal. Again getting to
work Wingham secured two goals, •
making the score 6 to 1 in favor of the
home team. The game was free from
rough play.
LAMP EXPLODED.—On Monday af-
ternoon as J. Mnnshaw was repairing
a pair of spectacles. the spiritlamp he
was using exploded in his face. For-
tunately his genial countenance ret
ceived no permanent disfiguration? but'
after wiping his eyes disco erect,
that the lining- of- his shop wan
was in a blaze. He lost no time, an
by an energetic effort succeeded in
beating out the fire. There was, in,..
the window a fine display of expensive
goods, and many of them were con-
sidet•ably damaged. Hence, the in-
cipient blaze, though speedily checked,
will prove costly, as there is no insur-
ance.
PURELY PERSONALS. — Geo. Cline
was in Wroxeter on Saturday. Miss
Eva Carruth is visiting Miss Minnie
Hemphill in Wroxeter. Robt. Fleuty
is home from Blyth. H. 0. Bell,•of
the firm of Thos. Bell & Son, has given
up book-keeping and will travel for
the firm. M. Park spent Sunday in
Gorrie. Rev. Archdeacon Davis, of
London, spent part of Friday and Sat=
urday with his brother, H. Davis; of
town. Miss Winnogean McDonald ie.
visiting her sister, Mrs Dr. McLennan.
of Kintail. Wm. Campbell, of Sand
Beach, Mich., is visiting his brother,
David, in town. Wm. Farquharsot3"
left on Monday for British Columbia.
I Miss Alba Chisholm returned last
Thurday evening from Toronto Con-
servatory of Music, after having pass-
ed a very creditable examination. Miss.
Henderson, of Montreal, is visiting
Miss Mabel Kent. Mrs D. Godfry, of
Toronto, was the guest this week ot
her sister, Mrs W. IL Hele. Mrs Me --
Manus left on Monday for a visit eo
friends in Mount Forest. John and
Wm. Gemmill, of Turnberry, left for
Manitoba on Tuesday last. W. Bar -
rand was in Galt on Monday. Invita-
tions are issued for the marriage of
Miss 'Elizabeth Isabella, daughter of
R. Leishman, to John Armstrong, on
the 15th inst. John Ritchie, J. Daw-
son, J. S. Earl and L. Hanson left for
Toronto Monday morning. E. L. Dick-
inson was in Goderich this week 'in,
connection with the Gordon vs. Clegg,;;`
defamation of character case. Miss
Stone, of Acton,'milliner, has engaged "-
for the season with Miss Boyd.
Additional townehip news on pages 4 and g
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that the
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