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The Clinton New Era, 1898-10-28, Page 1The Clinton NEW ERA and Weekly Globe will be sent to new ohmumwwwwwak Watch Care If you possess a good watch, and it is running well, don't wait for it to atop before bringing it in. A good watch should be CLEANED and OILED . . at leapt once a year. It lengthens the life of a watch and enables it to keep accurate time. My Facilities for cleaning and repairing watohes is not expelled. I am an expert, can fix all kinds of watches reason- ably — satisfactorily. I want to please you. Bring your watch in any time. We are leaders in our line. P. B. Crews Jeweler & Expert Watch Repairer earlow. BUILDING NOTES. — Geo. Bigley, of ungannon, who is building a storey iand a half frame house for David Cun- ningham to replace the one destroyed by fire in the summer, has made good arse of his time, and now has the build- 1 ing nearly completed. Reeve Young is putting up an excellent hen house and pig pen. GIVING UP FARMING.—On Thursday of last week John Knox conducted a good sale on the farm of W. N. Howell, who, after Nov. ]st, will have charge of the Carlow store. The sale was well attended and good prices were realized, especially for the cattle. Mr Howell has sold his farm to Robt. Bean. NOT AS IN STORY. — A young man from this vicinity met a young lady from Donnybrook at the Orange cele- bration in Blyth last July, and the couple were to have been married last week. The bridal outfit was purchas- ed, and everything progressing favor- ably when the father of the would-be bride"kicked"and the match was brok- en off. BRIEFS—Apples are plentiful and the price paid ranges from $L25 to $1.75; though the majority have been sold at $1,50; most of them go to Goderich, as he Auburn bridge is not in a condition the for baffle. The rain has interferred with fall plowing and housing the root crops. Alma. NOTES.— Mr Wm. Dale is laid up with an attack of erysipelas, but we hope soon to see him out again. Mr R. Cook, of Goderich township, paid a fly- ing visit to friends here on Sunday last. Miss,Alice Dale is spending a few days with!her sister, Mrs Iddo Crich,Tucker- sro h. Quite a number from here at- teri ' s' •v vice of Sensors Crossley unda ,ernooFri rwin, our well-known pou y breeder, an ceeded in carrying off 80 1st and 56 2n . prizes at the various howsatwhich e exhibited this season; Goderich h ti took 18 first prizes out entries,a ' his prize money alto - i11 sum up to nearly $70. East iterawanosh. —Miss Clurr, youngest daugh- the late Wm. Carr, who has ill health fa umber of years, s been helpless, ing to an ac- dent,died at the e old h estead on Tuesday, and her remains wens interr- ed in Westfield cemetery on Thursday.. Deceased was a faithful Christian, be- ing a member of the Methodist Church, and though her death was not entire- ly unlooked for, it is nevertheless deep- ly regretted by all who knew her. Antmasmasmamie ers to Jan. -1, 1900 for $1.50 cash. L1NTON EW ROBERT HOLMES, Editor and Proprietor. CLINTON, ONT., OCTOBER 28, 1898 AROUND MITE HTJB. What wide-awake and reliable corrreipondente find worthy: of recording for publication. Goderich. PERSONAL.—Miss Hattie Thompsoi Elimville, has been visiting her horn here, Henry Humber was up fro Saltford over Sunday. Eph Downin has returned to Brussels,after workin for several weeks on The Star. e m P. powers of the papers when she signed, g and on the point appears to rest her legal standing in the matter. doubt if they can force the foster par- ents to restore her children. Mr Kelso has promised to do all in his power. Mrs Duning protests that she was not made acquainted with the extent of the BRIEFS,—Twenty-one new subscrib ers have been added to the local list o the Bell Telephone; the service here w now tun night and day. McGillivray, Grant & Co. have sold the Colborne Bros.' stock to the Dominion Bank- rupt Stock Co., who will run it off in town. R. Morgan is now book-keeper for the Goderich Lumber Co. Coal cin- ders are being used to repair a numbe of our streets, when packed they ar better than boards. BRICK AND TILE.— Connell Bros.. o Saltford, have on hand 200,000 bric and 100,000 tile, while there yet remain to butn enough to keep the kiln bus till Christmas. The new kiln, built of ter the one which produces the famous Thedford hrick, has given the best of satisfaction, and the proprietors are satisfied that they are turning out brick and tile second to none produced in the country. The installation of the tile making machine has also proved a great success. MARINE. — The tug, Huron,brought the drudge from Bayfield last week. — The steam barge, St. Andrews, arrived early on Saturday morning from Fort William with 38,500 bushels of wheat for the Big Mill. The schooner, Wm. Stone, 'coal laden, bound for Kincar- dine, was in shelter line on Thursday night. The schoouer,Buck, arrived on Sunday from Thessalon with 300,000 teet of lumber;this will probably be the last lumber boat to come down this season. BUSY. — The staff at the Goderich Marble works have been workingover- time to get orders out before winter. Recently they received25tons of Scotch granite and 40 tons of stone from New Brunswick. They have erected (or have in course of preparation) motiu• ment•s to mark the last resting graces of Mts J. P. Brown, Mrs A. Sand's and and Jas. McManus, Colborne ce etery; R. Price, Wm. McLean and C. Reid, Maitland cemetery;Elijah Castles,Ray- field cemetery; Alex. Durnin, Dowars,,- non cemetery-, Ealward Duggan,Catho- 11c cezaatery, CHAPTER OT ACCIDENTS•—On Wed- nesday of last week after escorting home one of our rising local lumina. ries, Night Watchman McLeod fell down a flight of stairs, breaking his arm. While picking apples Ed. Bates fell +rn-the Cols. ofa40•foot ladder, all • ing on his herd and shoullders.-- ile running the jointer in Bibchan- n & Rhynas' planing mill, ClarelTwee- y lost the top of one thumb and thfee gers; on Fi iday, while working in the same establishment, Will Tich- borne had his head cut by a piece of the reesaw, which broke. While prac- tising jumping at the Collegiate John Horton broke his arm, While work- ing at Buchanan & Rhynas' Joe Mc- Millan cut, his foot with a broad axe. GODERICH BOYS WHO TRAVEL,—A letter reached his areuts a couple of weeks ago from Albert Reid, now a druggist in one of the largest stores in Dawson City. Jaynes Graham, of New York, has returned from another trip to Venezuela, Brazil, and other South American countries; Mr Graham has travelled through most of that conti- nent and in many ot the adjoining is- lands. Mr McDonnell is visiting rela- tives in Ashfield and friends in town after a trip to Australia, Africa and other foreign countries. Among those in town who took part in the Spano. American war were Geo. R. Buchanan, who enlisted in the Michigan regiment and who now holds a Government po- sitioa in Santiago; Patrick Lynn, for- merly of the Signal staff, marine on the cruiser New York; Bert Johnston, another old Signal boy, a soldier in the American ranks; George Pbalin, Buf- falo, who joined the dynamite cruiser Buffalo, formerly the Brazilian cruiser Nichteroy. - EARLY MORNING WEDDING.—At St, f Peter's .church on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 9 a. m., by Rev. Father West,Mary, only sister of the Messrs Farr, of this town, and Flint; Mich., was married to Joseph Fellows, of Niagara Falls, con- tractor. The bride wan tastefully ar- rayed in a travelling costume of brown broadcloth, with vest of Hale blue r crinkled velvet; picture hat of brgwn e to match, trirnmed with brown and pale blue. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary f Campbell, Brock St., was prettily k dressed in pale blue cashmere, with s hat to match. The groomsman was y Mr Jas. Reynolds, of Mullett. When - the bridal party was leaving the church Miss Josie Shannon, organist of St. Peter's, played the wedding march. The bridal party drove to the residence of Mr Wm. Farr, Cambria St., where the intimate friends of the bride sat down to an excellent wedding break- fast, and left. on the 2.30 p. m. train for London, where they intend to reside. Mr Pat. Farr, Flint, attended the wed- ding. The bride was held in high es- teem in town, a devout member of the Sodality of the B. V. M., and London will get a faithful worker in the Roman Catholic field. Belgrave NOTES. — Apple shipments are num- erous and large. The rains of last week were timely and welcome, JAS. Owens is making an addition to his already comfortable house. Our hardware es- tablishment is now resting on a stone foundation. Our genial station agent is off on a holiday. Mrs Oaten, of the parsonage,is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Ferrier are home from a brief holiday. Our nimrods find seasonable game somewhat hard to find; partridge' are scarce. CHURCH,—The Methodist service is again being held in the evening; in fut- ure the service will be held at 6.30. Rev. S. W. Muxworth, of Teeswater, will preach a missionary sermon riext Sun- day evening in the Methodist church. The Epworth League of the Methcdist church is preparing an interesting pro- gram for the fall and winter months. Work is beingdone on the foundation of the new resbyterian church; the adopted plans show a handsome and commodious etructure; the managers hope to have it completed early next summer. SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY SACK. sisseets"'"' If anything bought at the Cash Grocery isdlot thought to be as good as we say it is __if it is not as good as yon think it ought to bo—oome right bank and let tut know abont it. We will either exchange the goo -is or give beck the purohise money, or do any other honorable thing to satisfy. a aro not selling goods below post, we are apt fools enough to try -and make any intel- rso 'believe that we are, but we do GOOD GOODS ap •':: n`y one in the trade. To know e are prompt and that we fulfil ex - what we promise, it you'll give ns a chance to show how careful we are, ood things we sell, and how much otion there is in trading with no, we re you will become a regular ans• st now we are offering. some very things in Ohipaware. w Raisins and Currants at the o • date DASH GROCERY. LE COOPER, CO. eI� id tor !inter and Benet Phen9'2a WON HER SUIT. — The Master in Or- dinary at Torunto,has given judgment in the cases of the contested claim of the widow of the late George Cox, of Goderich, against the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association. The policy was for $1200, but was fought by the liquidator on the ground of a misrepre- sentation by the applicant, in stating his age,making himself one year young- er than he really was. The claimant, however, relied on a letter from the association's head office at Boston, written before the society went into liquidation, in which the claim was ad- mit tr •l. It was also stated that pro - Lor it would be made in the as• '.•ssment of July, 1897. In view of this •Itnission the Masterallowed the claim, the amount to be paid out of the Bos- ton funds, unless there is not enough money, in which case Mrs Cox may rank on the Canadian assets. In view of the discrepancy of age, the amount at $1085,28 instead of $1200 will be paid. A MOTHER'S MISTAKE. — A sad mis- take which involves a government de- partment and four Ontario families was made public last week. Mrs Dun- ing, a Goderich widow, is causing the Superintendant of Neglected and De- pendent children, considerable stir. She states that five months ago when in indigent circumstances she made ov- er three of her children to the depart- ment, believing at the time, she says, that it was a temporary arrangement. The children were her youngestdaugh- ters: Flossie, aged six; Lily, nine; and Lottie, thirteen, They were all placed in good homes for adoption in different parts of the province by Mr Iielso,sup- ea intendent of the department. Her nine, who are now doing well in Man- it-iba, were not in a position to aid her. lier eldest daughter is in service in Tor- o, tt o. The sons are aux ions to support 0 t their mother and sisters, and for the childish to, be given bank to .their mother. The government otadials BRIEFS.—A son of Thos. Tilt died last week at Bute, Montana. Albert Duff and Reg. Sharman are around af- ter being confined to the house for a month with fever. J. P. Brown is do- ing a rushing business in pulpers. One evening last week several young men from town were celellrating the wed- ding of a widower near town, when a party of the latter's friends ran the buggy into a ditch, damaging it -some- what; counsel was hired by both sides, and the case, (augmented by several for trespass, counter -trespass, etc.,) was to have come before the P. M., but at the llth hour the boys who damaged the buggy paid the costs. Chas. St.al- aker returned from a trip to Toronto last week, and shortly after at riving home was stricken by paralysis; until 'nta reeover) r kx+s. Proctor, of Niagara Falls, is tuning the organst-rntrea, ant by the local factory. The Collegiate Institute sports were postponed one day too long; on Tuesday the weathei was all that could be desired, but on Wednesday the drizzling rain and raw wind caused another postponemen,.— At the meeting of the Collegiate Liter- ary Society this (Friday) evening, the principle feature will he a debate, "Re- solved, that Gladstone was a greater statesman than Bismarck." Maud Henderson & Co. played to slim houses on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Guy Bros. were at the Opera last evening, and on Monday "What Happened to Jones" will he dis- closed. J. P. Brown has sold a Fleury Grinder to John Breen, West Wawa - nosh; by superior plates, it is enabled to chop more finely and more evenly than the old-tirne machines; it will be run by steam. West . Wawanosh, l RECOVERING.—Mia Joseph Washing- ton is, we are pleased to state, conval- escing after her recent severe indispo• sition. John Moss, jr., is also able to be around again. CHURCH,—Jas. Hetherington accept- ably filled Ebenezer pulpit on Sunday last. The Sabbath School intend hold- ing a tea-tneeting in the near future, of which more will be said later. LEASED.—Fd. Jones has leased from Wm. Luddy his fartn ot 100 acres, for a term of five years, at an annual rent- al of $200; Mr Luddy has not yet defin- itely decided what he will do; he sells his stock and implements on the 26th. PRESENTATION.—The friends of Mr Wrn. Plunkett agreeably surprised him on Saturday evening by appearing unceremoniously at his home and pre- senting hire with an easy chair, by which he may remember the many happy days spent in and around the old church. NOTES.—The potato crop, which is not a very abundant, one in this sec- tion, is being harvested; the apple crop, which is very abundant, is also being harvested. Dungannon Show last Wednesday was pronounced by thosein a position to judge to be peer of any show outside the cities. Thos. McKenzie disposed of his bull to An- derson Bros., con. 9. John Roberton is at present visiting his brother Wm. Richard Bruce Sundayed at St. Oliver. Thos. Finlan spent Sunday at .John Welsh's. Mr and Mre R. Medd, jr., were visitors with Whitechurch friends on Sabbath last. John Fluker has re- turned from a risit to JCippen. Steph- en Medd had a Lound silo erected this fall; those who have already tried en- silage for winter feed_4peak very highly of it, and wouldn't be without it for twice the silo cost. Nile. CHEESE.— The season at the cheese factory will close about Nov. 9,but for two or three weeks after that date cheese will be made for the factory's patrons. Stanley. NOTES —Mr Jas. Foote has returned from the Northwest, where he spent the summer; he is visiting at his fa- ther's, Mre Duncan McGinnes, of Detroit, is at present visiting. her mo- ther, Mrs Hugh 'McGregor. Mr Law- rence, of Toronto, was visiting at Mr Donald Smith's last week. Mr John Gilmour and wife were visiting friends in Bayfield on Monday. Mrs Walter Moffatt has gone to London to visit her relatives there. Miss Ida McLen- nan, Clinton,was r visiting on the 2nd last week. intio J hn Scott has re- turned frons his trip to the Northwest, but is not much improved is health.. Shooting Tragedy William Cox, Goderi ch Town- ship, shoots Fred. Beattie, his son-in-law. WHO DIES INSTANTLY. Alleged abduction of Cox's daughter.— The men meet in Beattie's orchard—He abuses Cox, who is roughly handled, and in al. leged self-defence, shoots Beattie dead—Cat surrenders himself to the authorities ',On Wednesday morning Clinton and vicinity was thrown into excite- ment by the shooting of Fred Beattie, a farmer, on lot 98, Huron road, Gode- rich township, by his father-in-law, Wm. Cox, a welt -to-do and highly - respected farmer of the same township For some time part trouble had been brewing between the two men, and on Wednesday morning the climax was reached, with the result that one is dead and the other about to be arrest- ed on a very serious charge. HEARD ON THE STREETS A younger sister of Mrs Beattie's had been visiting at the farm, but re- turned to visit her tnother, who was taken dangerously ill. On Wednes- day morning the father went to get her clothes, taking, it is said, a revol- ver with him, as Beattie, a strong, and at times, violent young roan, had made threats against him. The young- er man was in the orchard picking apples, and when the two men met high words led to a fight, in the course of which Cox fired the revolver, it is supposed, in self defence. There were no witnesses except Mrs Beattie, who was standing at the kitchen door, though some rumors state a man up a tree picking apples also saw the trage- dy. Beattie was shot in the left eye, and death was evident ly instantaneous. The sympathies of most of those who know the particulars are for the father. in-law; Beattie was a strong, lusty s^aoais fellow, and at times showed a violent temper; ne tittia xnnna time r match for Cox, who is a man about 55 years, past the prime of life, and is one of the most highly respected residents of the township. COX'S STATEMENT There was a large crowd at the police magistrate's court on Wednesday, when Wen..Cox came up for prelimin- ary hearing. He looked like a man who had been badly handled; his face in particular, was badly bruised, and he had two very black eyes. E. N. Lewis appeared for the crown, and P. Holt for Mr Cox. The following is the substance of Mr Cox's statement:— Some time since Beattie married his daughter, but of late he had been pay- ing too much attention to her younger sister, and had eloped with het on Sat- urday night or Sunday morning, pass- age being made in the regulation style through one of Lhe windows. The in- cident was followed by the dangerous illness of her mother, and the daughter returned home. On Wednesday morn- ing Cox went to the home of his son•in- law to get his daughter's clothes, tak- ing a revolver with him, beg usehe was afraid of Beattie,who had made threats against him. When Cox arrived,Beat- tie, who was picking apples, demanded to know what be wanted. Cox said he had come after his daughter's clothes; Beattie replied, "By I am after your heart's blood," and sprang at the elder man, striking him a severe blow in the face. Cox ran, followed by Beat- tie, who repeated his threat several times. Finding he could not get away Cox drew the revolver and threatened to shoot. As Beattie still came at him Cox pulled the trigger, and the ball struck deceased in the left eye, killing him instantly. On seeing what was done, Cox drove to his neighbor, Robt. Thompson, and told him of the incident and then drove to Goderich for Dr. Whitely, who, on his arrival at the farm, found that death must have been instantaneous. An adjournment was made to Satur- day, when it is expected Mrs Beattie will be in a conditicn to make a state- ment, and areport will be had from the coroner's inquest, which was held on Thursday afternoon. Tuckersmith NOTES.—Threshing is now completed in this part and the '98 crops are far from a failure. Most of the apples are packed. Fall plowing and taking up roots are engaging the farmers' atten- tion at present. PERSONAL,—Mrs W. C. Landesbor- ough has returned home after visiting friends in Wingham and Morris. Miss A. Dick is visiting her sister, Mrs Lan- dosborough. Miss F. Fisher, of Ben - /oilier, visited friends here last week.— Mr Ira Johns returned last week from a trip to Dakota, after spending a very pleasant time. CHURCH.—Rev. E. Armstrong preach- ed an excellent sermon to young men on Sunday last, speaking from 2 Sam- uel 18:29, Mrs W.1.`ownsend addressed the League on Sunday evening, the topic being "Report of Caleb and Joshua." And orchestra has been or- ganized and are busy practising, and we hope to hear them before long. ACCIDENT, On ,Saturday night ns Mr A. Turns r was driving. from town his horse took fright about the railroads and part of the harness oke. As he reached forward to fix t the horse kicked him ih the face, endet'ing him unconscious. In this co dition be rode for near] a' wile, when� m y 0 was thrown from the buggy. Foryfnately no bones were broken, but hp` received borne_ bad bruises and was r i . ly shakeil urs, • • 86g I '8g aeCioloo *1 a year in advance $1.50 when not so paid Londesboro SOCIETY MATTERS.— Court Pride of the West No. 31 U.U.F. expect to have some very itnportaut business to attend to on the 28th of this month, and the members are specially requested to be present. Our societies used to unite and have a union dinner about Thanks- giving day; is there any likelihood of such an event taking place this year? SCHOOL.—The following is the result of the recent promotions in S. S. No. 8, Hullett, up to date:—promoted to jr, 4 —Everard Lee,Ida Wilken, Bella Kirk - cannel', Verna Hiles, Maud Garrett. to sr. 3—Harry Riley, Louts Pingel, Lillie Brown, Maggie Craig, Myrtle Phillips, Eleanor Mains. To jr. 3— Wilbert Wray, Amelia Townsend, Pearl Andrews, Esther Jamieson,Flos- aie Jamieson, Maud Lyon, Etta Lyon. To sr. 2—George Snell, Willie Lee, Frank Garrett, Nancy Crawford, Susie Brown NOTES.—Dr. Agnew now drives a team. Mr R. Piper of the 9th con., re- turned from Manitoba on Tuesday morning and reports that there has been a great deal of wet weather dur- ing the harvest and therefore there are large quantities of grain in the stooks as yet. Dame Rumor says that a quadruped of the weasel family has taken up winter quarters in the cold - air register of a church in the neigh- borhood. Mr Wilfrid Crisp spent a part of Sunday at home. LEAGUE NOTES.—The League service on Monday evening proved to be of more than ordinary interest, as was evidenced by the increased attendance, the hall being nearly filled. A very profitable program was rendered, and the topic, "Sin and its Consequences," discussed. Papers were read by Mr li. Lennox, Miss Minnie Andrews, Miss Mary Lyon and Mies Jennie Kirk; W. Lyon very acceptably sang a solo, and duets were rendered by the Misses Lyon, and also by Misses Hill and Andrews. Three little girls from the Junior League also assisted in the en- tertainment. Great praise is due the Literary Committee for the manner in which they acquitted themselves. The meeting next night is under the direc- tion of Miss Maud Andrews, topic, "The Call of Elisha." Goderich Township FARM RENTED. The farm on the Bayfleld road, belonging to the estate of the late Wm. Townsend, and con- sisting of 120 acres. ha ' a-ai.' nted by Robt. Sanderson,of Hullett, for a'term of five years at a nominal rental. He is a good,careful farmer and will prove to b3 a desirable and acceptable tenant. We have not heard where Mrs Town- send will take up her residence. TEACHER h.NGAGED.—The trustees of S. S. No. 2, at a spacial meeting one evening last week, decided to engage Mr S. G. Plummer, of Clinton, as teacher for 1899, About 40 applica- tions were received for the position, and Mr Plummer is to be congratu- lated on being the successful app'i• cant. He comes highly recommended, possessing the characteristics necessary to make an efficient teacher, and we pi edict merited success for him. MORE Music.—The evening air in the_ vicinity of the domicile of Mr David Prouse, Huron road, will henceforth float with melodious strains of music produced by the skilful manipulation of the nimble fingers of the members of hie family on a recently,purchased organ; "music has charms,This fact will be fully realized when we find the youths becoming enchanted by the soft reverberation of sweet tones, making their occasional nocturnal vis• its into frequent ones. NOTES.—Mr Chris. Sturdy left this week to attend Chatham Business College; our best wishes go with him. Mr Jos. Driver, who has been confined to his bed far some time, is now able to sit up for a short spell each day. After ably filling the duties of organ- ist for a year and a half in Zion Meth- odist church, Mrs W. G. Whitely has handed iu her resignation to the Board, who regret its acceptance. Rev. W. Godwin intended holding re- vival meetings at Zion this week, but, hearing that Holnresville was doing likewise, postponed his, as he wished the co-operation of that community, Hullett STOCK. —Last week Al bet t Wallace, who is becoming noted as a stock rais- er, shipped a fine five -months' old Shorthorn Durham bull calf to Samuel Arnott, of Proton,which has been sold at a fair figure. SETTLED DowN.—Thos. Cole, late of Hullett, vi rites the NEW ERA as fol- lows:— "We have just moved to our own farm; four miles south of Cypress River;it is a splendid farm of 160 acres, well fenced and watered, with a small but comfortable frame house, one mile from school. There is quite a number of Ontario people around here, among others Mr A, Young, of Hullett. We are all well and like Manitoba fine. It has been pretty wet here lately, and the farmers are having some trouble getting their threshing done. We look for your paper every week as anxious- ly as a letter from a friend. Any of our old friends from home coming to Man- itoba will find a welcome in our new home." Auburn J. NICHOLSON, manufacturer of and dealer in Light and Heavy Harness, (a specialty) Whips, Pollees, Combs, Brushes, Robes and Horse Trimmings. CHURCH NOTES,—Circuit Quarterly Meeting Seryices will be held in the Methodist church on Sunday next at 10.80; all are invited; the pastor will officiate. Speeial religions services will be commenced next week; there will be service every afternoon and ev- ening; the pastor, Rlev. 0, 0, Couzens, will be assisted each day by one of the ministers of the district, A t1nien'i"tip- • worth League meeting was held et% Done hypo kon�w .. Tuesday s' d evening; v bins; ,A.0 burn and WCstlithld"Loa rtes were rep. retested; a geed tont edifying t ao was �lietle, s _t •. Blyth. CHURCH MATTERS.— Rev. H. Irvine, of St. Thomas, was in town on his way to Walton to assist Rev. Mr Tiffin in evangelistic work. Miss Taylor gave the repott of the Provincial Conven- tion at Hamilton recently; Miss Tay- lor was a delegate from the Christian Endeayor Society. The Epworth League of the Methodist chu rch intend holding a Sunday devoted to League services soon. NOTES.—Miss Edith Rigsby, who has been nursing Mrs Chas. Washing- ton, is spending a few days under the parental roof. Mrs Curtis was in Wingham on Monday. Wheat raised to 72 cents on Tuesday. Mr Ed. Moser is in the Queen City this week. Mr D. D. Crittenden spent Sunday in Wing - ham visiting friends. Mr H. Sloan, of Seaforth, was visiting friends in town on Sunday. A few of our sports are intending to take in the shooting sea- son in Muskoka shortly. Benmiller NOTES.—Mr and Mrs J. O. Henry, of Dutton, ate visiting friends and rela- tives around here. Mr Chas. Fisher is wearing a very broad smile; it is a girl this time. Miss Louisa Maedel has returned from her trip to Detroit and other places. Mrs W. W. Fisher, of Goderich, is visiting her mother, Mrs James White. ADDRESSES.—Ex-Sergt. Major C. H. Schoof, who was born in Germany, a cowboy in the West, then a British soldier in Africa, when by contact with our tnissionartes he was converted to God and enlisted as a soldier under the banner of Heaven, wilt speak at Ben - miller Sunday, Oct. 30th at 10.30 a.m., in behalf of the missions. He will also on Monday night, Oct.3lst, give one of his celebrated lectures in the Benmilier church, lecture to begin at 8 p.m. Ad- mission, adults, 15 cents, children 10 cents. On Tuesday, Nov.lst, at 8 p:m.. he will give a second lecture at Bethel church,same admission as at Benmiller In connection with any of his lectures, if desired, he wilt give an exhibition of his skill in the use of the sword, what is termed"a lightning sword drill," •Wingham. Wanted.—Choice butter, 17c, dried apples and poultry. G. E KING, Wingham. NOTES.—Sheriff Bowles, Orangeville, spent a few days this week with his son, E. Bowles,of Homuth & Bawles.— Major Beck, of Saltford, attended the Court of Revision on Thursday last. — P F._ Brad win, editor of the Blyth Standard; ert,nt Sunday last with his parents in Winghaltl: -11nerator Sut- ton, of Wingham, has received ttiirn, paintment of G.T R. agent at Tara,and has accepted;Tara people will firxl Will a gocd citizen and attentive to his but- iness. J. Carter, formerly watchman at the G. T. R. station crossing, is sore- ly afflicted tell that painful disease, cancer; we understand that he has had one or two operations on it, but now the growth has got beyond control,and extends from the throat to the left eye. Mrs Reynolds and granddaughter,Bes- sie Mai seilles,returned home last week from an extended visit with friends in St. Thomas and London. Mrs J. But- ton returned home on Monday from a month's visit with her sister, Mrs Dev- er, at Henson. Miss Susie Webster came home on Monday after spending a month with friends in Toronto. Mrs McNaughton and Miss Louisa Flenty attended the funeral of theirfr fend, Mrs J, Kennedy,in Teesweter on rso e ; Miss Fleury remained there for a few days. Word was received last week of the death of Mrs Boyd, nee Miss Lalla Scharff, who formerly resided in Wing - ham, and therefore was well known here; interment took place on Thurs- day last in Palmerston cemetery. — Messrs Elliott and treading are busy fitting up a stare to be occupied by J. E. Davis. Mr and Mrs W. Dean and son, Harold, of Toronto, are visiting Mrs Dean's parents, Mr and Mrs T. Moore;Mr Deane rnet with an accident a couple of weeks ago while "braking" on the train, whereby he lost a portion of the first finger on the right hand. — Miss McCurdy is visiting her sister, Mis Fere-uson.who lives near Belgrave. Nolmesvillle CHURCH. — Last Sunday Rev. J. Greene preached special sermons mor- ning and evening in the interest of the Forward Evangelistic Movement. The League will engage in special services as soon as Crossley and Hunter leave Clinton. Quarterly meeting will be held here a week from Sunday. HOME. — Mr P. J. Evans au rived home last • Thursday evening from Manitoba. He looks well atter his trip out west. He says that this is a very bad year for the Manitoba fann- er; the crons were good, but the rain has spoiled a great deal of what was stacked and in the shock. There were not more than 80,000 bushels threshed in Manitoba before the wet season set in. The grain in shock is better than the stacked grain. NOTES.—The painting of the base- ment of the church is finished and adds greatly to the appearance of It; Mr Millar had the contract. Miss Edith Holdsworth is visiting in Fullerton. Court of Revision was held here on Monday. J. R. Holmes left on Mon- day for Manitoba with a car load of apples. Miss Haines, of the parsonage, is visiting friends in Fullarton. Mrs Holdsworth is greatly improving her house by the addition of a new kitchen, the work being done by P. Potter. Numbers attend the special services in Clinton every night. A Literary Society was organized hereon Monday night; we wish it success. H. Elford is painting his house which at present is occupied by W. Palters; no doubt this is a great improvement in ap- pearance. Summerhill OnnanH.—Thespecial serytce held in St. Peter's cbureh on Sunday last was well attended. Rev. Mr Kerrie rend- red the �a tio oit impreasiVe Man.. rettohed alts eitC Ifi�tit �hat5k� hp; sola "The Holt Attu ted,' Our Stock of Drugs, Patents, Toilet. Articles, &o., has been removed t4' the story formerly occupied by Jaoj;.. ;I son & Jaokscn, shoe men. We have. now everything arran; ed in our new stand and are prepared as before to:. sell you only the best. When in Need of anything rn c c line xe-' member the change o our store, Come to our new stand d we Will sell you purest drugs an beet geode' i at lowest prici s, and ea 'efy you or;'! refund your money. SYDNEY JACKSON, Graduate Druggist, Successor to Allen & Wilson. ti604w•w-w•w••sk0w 0t Westfield CHURCH.—Rev, C, Couzens is an;- nounced to preach here on Sunday*ev:- '. ening next. Anniversary sermons are ' to be preached at Westfield on Nov. 6;, Rev. Wm. McDonagh, Stratford, wiI[-w preach in the morning and afternoon, and Rev. Mr Hall, of Belgrave, in then` evening; voluntary offerings at each;: service; there is to he no tea -meeting, Constance ANNIVERSARY. — The anniversar -'•7: services of the Methodist church w very successful. Sabbath morni Rev. Mr Millyard, of Clinton, in t usual eloquent style, delivered a tort - ing and appropriate sermon. In; be evening Rev. Mr Armstrong preac ed to a large congregation. Monday ey- ening a program consisting of address-, es from Rey. Mr Rigsby, of Blyth; and Rev. Mr Andrews, of Londesboro, in- terspersed with music, was rendered. The total sum realized by the free-will offering amounted to $38.30. rr'' � NOTES.—E. L. Farnham spent bf days last week buying cattle to stock the farm he has rented from Mr Best Mr John Pickard, of Galt, visited a the home of. Mr John Britton las week. Mr John MrGregor, of Mole worth, spent a week at his home-$ and, visiting other friends. The F esters beld their annual oyster sup in this place Tuesday evening; night was flue and a very enjoyalt time was spent, Miss Ida Britton spending a few weeks with friends Woodstock. Mr Will McCully, the maker, of Stratford, spent a few d visiting at his home here. Bayfield NOTES --Mr Claricey has moved Mr Mark's cottage to the house Baker, Mr Jatlin has moved from Middleholt's farm to the house late occupied by Dr. Bruce,of Clinton. and Mrs Gilmour, of Brucefield were In. town one day this week. Captain Mc ?,jonald farewelled last Sunday evening,; to a I'a zzoiii-l' 942 on Monday inorn ' hfonto ri by ing A. e Grenvleft l'ille. ToroMr and Mrs mGraanie, am and Mrs Whiddon went to Clinton on Tuesday,to attend some of the services of Crossley and Hunter. Mr Denerny and Mr Bashaw were in town last week making arrangements about the electric light. W. Bates has moved to Goderich township. Mr Campbell, of St.Joseph,is here in charge of the elec- tric light. AN ANXIOUS TIME. — There was a great deal of anxiety in the village last Saturday evening when Mr Jas. Mc- Donald arrived from Port Frank. He had expected to find Murdock Ross, his sou Willie and Willie Sturgeon here, as they were supposed to have headed their boat for Ba field, the morning be- :ure. The report that they were orr n - ed soon circulated, and was more read- ily believed on account won weather being so very stormy, and the ldrake s& exceedingly rough. As nothing could be ascertained of their whereabouts 3. Sturgeon and W. Smith started very early ori Sunday morning for Port Frank, and on arriving there learned that after lifting the nets Mr Ross was unable to return,thewaanidbeingagainst them, and the other fishermen natural- ly supposed they had gone on to Bay- field. After drifting around for a while they were taken up by a tug and towed to a port about ten miles from where they had started. Mr Ross came home on Tuesday, and was quite the hero of the hour. Thanks We wish i'to place on record our thanks and appreciation to the people of Clinton (not forgetting the many outsiders who came and aided so nobly in carrying the by-law) for the rntney we received this week, viz,, $25,000. W. DOHERTY & CO. Have you seen the newest Hats for fall If not, we will be pleased to show you the latest styles in HATS and TRIMMINGS .. . See the latest in Walking Hate and Sailors, also our Trimmed Bats at $2, $2.25 and $2.5e We have also a new assortment of , . Linen Embroidery-, Handkerchief Call and see them—the prettiest to be found in the trade. If you have not seen our Baby's Goods, see them be°ore buying elsewhere. We have the nswest In ] abet Bonnets, Bootees, Mitts,Borlin and .Zet"lryr Coats, We will be pleased to have 'ba bail and see them, whether you buy orhot., Asea ko0o�ld BOW