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The Blyth Standard, 1903-07-23, Page 5Look 20 per cent Discount For a limited time we will place our Ladies' Fine Oxfords on sale at 20 per cent off regular prices iuorder to reduce our large stock. Now is the season for Summer Shoes. We can sell you ,Ladies' or Gents' Can- vas phoes for only $i. A full stock of Telescopes, Valises, 'reunite and club bags—all sizea. See them before going ou your holidays. Headquarters for Ladies' and Gents' Underwear. Our stock of Groceries is always fresh and complete. Eggs and Butter taken in exchange, GOLDEN, 81ytb. TOWN TOPICS. —Wheu may we expect Blyth's civic holiday? —Grain is ripening very rapidly throughout the country. —Myth fair will he held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 0th and 7th, —Messrs. McMillan A Co, shipped a car load of butter to Montreal on Mon- day. —Mr. R. J. Cletg,g shipped one car load of cattle from Blyth to Toronto on Monday. —A. lawn social will be held on St. Andrew's church lawn on Friday even- ing, August 76. —Mr. J. Id. Ross, of London, called ,on old Blyth friends on Monday and Tuesday of this week. —Good printing is an investment; poor printing is an expense. Tett STAN- DARD does good printing. —Mrs, Frank "JanNorman and chil- dren, of Bruce Mines, are visiting at the home of her father, M r, Daniel Kennedy. —Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Irwin and ohildren, of Scottville, Michigan, are visiting at the residence of Mr. Joseph Tainan. Mrs. Joseph Maguire end son, Hugh, of Chicopee Falls, Massachu- setts. are at present visiting among old Blyth friends. —Mr. J. H. Ruddell, who was elected a member of the Mauitoba legislature pt. Monday, is a brother of the Messrs. Ruddell, of Bullett, —The gadding girls of Elyt}i and their ,tnothere will find something of interest And profit to them on page seven of this lime Of TER STANDARD. —Mies Edna Moody, who was the guest of her grand -parents, Mr, and Mrs. James Porter, for two weeks, re- turned to her home in Lucknow on Tuesday, —Miss Stewart, millinet for Afessra, McKinnon & Co„ and Miss Robinson, yilliner for Mr, J. A. Anderson, left on riday Iaet for Walkerton, where they will visit with friends for awhile. —Mr. James Innes, of Guelph, ex- M.P. for South Wellington, and for 30 years editor of the Guelph Mercury, died suddenly in Sydney, Cape Breton, ,on Friday last while en route to New- foundland. —The choir of St. Andrew's church was entertained to an outing at Man- nesetung park on Wednesdayof last weak by the leader, Mr, Wm. ', Moser. The day was a delightful one and an ,enjoyable time wits anent by all present, —Fifteen members of the d.O.U,W. lodge of Blyth went to Clinton on Sun- day and attended divine service in Willis church with their Clinton breth- ren. Workmen were also present from ,the lodges at Gederieh, Seaforth and. Benmiller, Rev. i», Stewart was the preacher for the occasion, —Mr. J. J. Bailey, who has been principal of Blyth public school for the past year and a half, has secured the paition of commercial master in the Droderioh collegiate institute. His sal- ary will be $600 per annum, $25 more than he got in Blyth. Mr. Bailey is a good penman and the people of Goderich will find him to be an excellent com- ansrcialteacher. —According to the following; taken from the Ripley Express, there was one disappointed Orangeman in West Bruce last week; "Mr, David Campbell in- tended to attend the Orange celebration at Blyth on the18th, and just as he wee leaving his farm a very valuable steer fell into the well. When the animal was brought to the surface Mr. C. and family were too late to catch the train at Ripley. It was a big dis- appolntment and it was also a big day's n —Mian Maud Jones is visiting her mother in Detroit, —Miss Lou Proctor returned to To• ronto on Saturday afternoon. —Two hundred tirkete were sold at Ripley station for Blyth on July 18th, —All men are not equal. One man grows wheat, another the mustard plant, —Mr, N, H. Young was a visitor with Winghatn,frieuds front Friday till Monday. —Mr, Wm, Belfry, of Montreal, was a visitor with Blyth friends from Satur- day till Monday. —Mise Mary Heffron, of Detroit, is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs, Patrick Heffron. —Miss Mabel Taylor and Master Wil- bert Taylor, of Paris, are visitors at the home of Mr, Adam McKenzie. —Mr. John A. McDonald, who spent the peel week visiting with old Blyth friends, returned to Galt on Tuesday, —Mrs. E. W. Kernaghan and daugh- ter, Gladys, of Detroit, are visitors at the home of her brother, Mr, T. J. Hucicstep, —Mr. Norman Schaeffer, of the Bank of Hamilton staff, Mitchell, W514 the guest of Mr. 1. M, McKay from Satur- day till Monday. Mr. and Mre. 8. Davis, of Centralia, spent a few days of the Grand week at the home of the local brand Trunk agent, Mr. C. W. Vail. —Messrs, Watson do Emigh shippped two par loads of export cattle to Mont- real on Saturday, and on Monday they shipped one car load of !togs to Colling- wood —Messrs. Heffron Bros, shipped a car load of export cattle to Toronto yaeter- dsy, and Mr, Charles McClelland ship- ped a car load of butcher cattle to the seine market. —A merchant may not know of all the business that comes his way as a result of advertising, but on the other hand he should remember that he can- not figure on all he loaee by not adver- tising. —The doctors and la wyers of Ingersoll defeated the bankers of the same town in a game of harebell one day last week. The score waa 10 to 9. Our old friend and citizen, Dr. Tait, played second base for the winners. --Rave, Crossley and Hunter have been doing evangelistic work together far 19 years. In that period they have held 210 series of services in Canada and the United States, and it is said that about 100,000 people have professed conversion under them. —Our Dungannon correspondent re- ports trouble tetween the driviug park association and the agricultural society of that village, the outcome of which will be no fall fair in Dungannon this veer. We regret to hear that our Dun- gannon friends are having trouble, as they always have a good fall fair. —The Montreal Daily Herald has sent tit England one of its editorial staff— Mr. J. C. Walsh—to interview English public men in regard to Mr. Chamber• laia's preferential trade proposals, and to estimate, as well as may be, the weigRht of the forces working for and against the proposition. As Mr, Walsh ll naturally represent the Canadian point of view, his interviews should elicit responses peculiarly interesting to Canadians. Hip letters will begin in phe Heraltt. to the course of a few days —The London Free Press of Saturday last contained the following reference to jt brother of ,Mrs. Edmonds, of Blyth: Mr, B. S. Hannah has recently retired from his hardware business, and will remove on the first of August to the dio- cese of Duluth, Minnesota, and engage in parochial mission work in connection with the American Episcopal church. As a member of the London Lay Work- ers' association and licensed by the Bishop of Huron, Mr. Hannah has con- ducted many church services within the city and beyond it with much accept- ance. Bishop Morrison, of Duluth, has invited him to the west and offered hitp charge of an important mission in his totoholy der, He e. Mr. r rI advance annah'e many friends in London, whilst regretting his departure, will rejoice in the wide sphere of usefulness presented to him." —A Woodstock man says burdocks may be destroyed by cutting the stocks three or four inches below the ground. The burcdock is a biennial growing one year and seeding the next. It is a most abominable weed but yet the easiest to handle if taken in hand as above men- tioned. If municipalities would thee cut all the burdocks, in two years there would not be any left. Now is the time to nut them ; they are soft and die easily. Blyth ought to try this plan. —Court Wingham, No. 505, Indepen- dent Order of foresters, has arranged with the Grand Trunk railway to run an excursion to Sarnia, via Hyde Park, on Saturday, August let, returning Monday, August 8rd. Mr, R. J. Mac - Math is chairman of the committee, and his emcees in the management of former excursions of this kind is a guarantee that a pleasant outing will be afforded all those who avail them- selves of the opportunity of taking in this popular trip, Mo, D. E. McDonald, Highland piper, and Miss Mabel Mc- Donald, Highland dancer, will accom- fany the excursionists on the trip and urnish music. In connection with this excursion an opportunity will be given those who desire it to spend Sunday in Detroit, going either by boat or electrie rallway from Sarnia on Saturday, Aug- ust. let. Children under 12 years half fare. Returning, train leaves Sarnia at 10 o'clock p.m. on Monday, August 8rd, Passengers go by the regular morning train. See bilis for particulars. —Euchre is a game of chance and not skill, and is not permissible at least in hotels in Oxford county for the good and sufficient reason that it is contrary to a regulation passed by the license commissioners of that county. This wits the opinion of the magistrate at Ingersoll, is also the view of Chancellor Boyd and Mr, Justice Ferguson in e judgment handed down on Saturday in the case of Cook ve. Laird. The deci- sion upholds the conviction and fine of Hotel -keeper Laird, of Ingersoll, for violation of the regulation allowing euchre to be played in his hotel. That conviction had been annulled by the county judge, who allowed the appeal of the hotel -keeper. But on Saturday the informer and the crown triumphed, and the conviction is restored with added costs against the hotel -keeper. A dissenting judgment is given by Mr. Justice McMahon, the other judge of the divisional court which heard the appeal. So the case will likely reach the highest provincial court in $eptein- bar. —Miss Carrie Slater is visiting with fSiende at Parkhill. —Mat, James Tait, of London, is visiting her mother, Airs, Beinton, —Mrs. James Proctor and Miss Maud Proctor are visiting with Ripley friends. —Mr, Henry Wettlaufer is spending his aumuter holidays with Stratford friends. —Miss Minnie Cunningham, of Den- field, is visiting her couaiu, Miss Lillie Denholm, —Mr. R. S. Pelton, formerly publish- er of the Atwood Bee, has purchased the Iroquois News, —A car load of butter was shipped from Blyth station to Halifax yesterday by Mr. George Powell. —Mr. James Campbell, of Kansas Clty, spent Tuesday of this week with his sister, Mrs. T. J. Ituekatep. —Mr. W. I, McLean, B,A., is in To- ronto acting as associate examiner on the departmental examination papers. —Miss 'Lelia Cartier, accompanied by her friend, Mies Frank Cullis, returned to her position in London yesterday morning, —Messrs. John and David Denholm left Blyth station on Tuesday afternoon with two car loads of horses for the Manitoba markets. —Mr. Harry James, a former land- lord of the Commercial hotel, now of the American hotel, Brussels, was in the village on Monday. —Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Lenndy and two children, of Treetop, Missouri, are visit- ing at the homes of Mr. E. C. Laundy, in Uullott, and Mr. Edward Lauudy, in Morris. --Mr. and Aire. Robert Logan and daughter, Mamie, who were visitors at the borne of Mr, and Mrs. James Logan for two weeks, returned to their home in Guelph on Friday last. —Mr, A. W. Moote has sold the Ford- wich Record to Mr. Wm, Watters, who has been principal of theFordwich pub- lic school for the past 12 years, We wish Mr. Watters every emcees in his venture, —Mr. Charles Floody sold his farm, lot 19, con. 18, Hallett on Saturday lust to Messrs. Heffron llros., butchers of Blyth, fur 87000. The farm contains 175 acres, is a valuable property and well adapted for stocking purposes. —How would it do to hold Blyth's civic holiday on August 4th or August 8th. On the first date the annual ex- cursion of the WicghamSunday schools will be held to Kincardine, and on the second (fete the annual excursion of the Exeter Masonic lodge will be held to Kincardine. —Mr. and Mrs. John Blom have the sympathy of many frieuds this week, owingto the death of their little daugh- ter, earl Edna, which sad event oc- curred early on Sunday morning. Ton- solitis, which followed measles, was the cause of death. The funeral took place on Tuosdey afternoon to the Union cemetery and was largely attended. —The 1903 voters' lists for Blyth are now in the hands of the village clerk, Mr. N. 11. Young, for distribution. The total number of voters in Blyth ie 279, divided as follows: Entitled to vote at both municipal elections and elections to the legislative assembly, 179; entitled to vote at municipal elections only, 75 ; entitled to vote at elections to the legis- lative assembly only, 25. There are 72 voters eligible to serve as jurors. —In some of our townships, cattle, sheep and pigs are allowed to run at large on the highways, and the question is often asked, in ens° damage is done, who is responsible? In reply we may say that our provincial courts have al - read decided this poiut ; the owners of all domestic animals running at large are responsible. The question of per- mission for animals to run at large by bylaws of the council does not change the damage of responsibility so far as the law is concerned. —In speaking of the redistribution of Bruce county, the Kincardine Review says that the new North Bruce will be fine riding. It will be over 125 miles long and in some places not more than five miles wide. It will run from Cape Hurd to the boundary of Huron and Kincardine townships. North Ontario that the Liberals made such sport of in the bye -election wont be in it with this bent bean -pole. The candidates who have to stump this riding will have a great time making a estivate The electors will have a great time await- ing returns from St. Edmunds and Lindsay before learning who be elected. —From last week's Lucknow Sentinel we take the following account of the marriage of a young lady well-known in Blyth "The beautiful residence of Air. and Mrs. Fred Grundy on Wheeler street in this village was the scene of a very happy event at high noon on Wed- nesday last, when their third daughter, Miss Bertha C. Grundy, was united in marriage to Mr. Rosa G. Fraser, of Big Rapids, Michigan. Only immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Murray, of Kinoardine. The beautiful young bride was the recipient of many valuable gifte as a token of the high esteetn in which she is held in the community. The happy young couple left by the 2.30 trent for Toronto, followed by the good wishes of a large circle of friends for their future happiness," —The municipal enterprises of the town of prillia have been recently much commented upon, the town having op- erated ite own waterworks since 1888 and its own electric lighting plant since 1887. More recently-, however, the water power at Ragged rapids, ou the Severn river, has ben utilized with the sanction of the ratepayers, for the furnishing of increased water arid light supply to the town and about 600 horse power made available for sale, of which 150 have been disposed of at about 316 per horse power. As the matter now rents, the expenditure on account of debentures, principal and interest, and iraintettance of thia plant ameunts to about 119,500, while the revenue from water services, private users and elec- tric and power users amounts to about $21,000, or a cash profit of $1500, while the town has its street lighting free fie protection fres, and free lighting of all the munipipal Buildings. Bring Your Wheat Blyth Flour Mills. Bigheet Price Always raid. FLOUR Pure Manitoba $2.45 per cwt. Favorite, 31.90 per cwt. Mill Feed and Chop on hand. Chopping 4c per bag, except Peas and Corn 5o. C. H. BEESE, WALL PAPER Largest Stock. Choicest .l.lesigns. Closest Prices, Thee° are the inducements we offer. Wall Paper is very cheap this year, and you will ho surprised how little it would cost you to brighten up your house, Call and see the snaps we have to offer in Window Shades and Wall !'aper. FRANK METCAIF STTIO EAND BYTNR CAN Summery Things for Hot Weather Comfort The men who want to look well on hot days should wear furnishings whish give complete comfort, which fit so they dont rub or chafe in the trot sun and which are light enough to be a. pleasure on a hot day. We have tttiugs for men which will be just right for hot weather wear. ••••••••••••.•e•••• •••••••••••••f•••••• S. H. Gidley - Blyth McKinnon & Co. B1yt11. riijHkk1t 7. V lltl jddll > >. i L 11 k I , „ 0 8 r, ® O 441,........._.„..„...........,.. This year, so far, has been a record -breaker. We prepared for a large increase in sales, but did not expect it would assume such large propor- tions. We feel we can afford to be generous with our numerous customers, and especially with host of new customers who have patronized us liberally, and to show our appreciation of their pat- ronage we will treat them to bargains like the lowing, and a great many more that we have room to mention, Crttm's Best Prints, fast colors, new patterns, worth 120 14c, clearing sale price, 10e, Canadian Prints, new patterns, fast colors, regular •nrlce clearing sole price, Se, White Lattice Stripe Muslin, good value at 8c, sale price,'ic, Fancy Dress 519511ns, in new designs, fast colors, wurth 9c and 10c, your choice for 6ic. Fancy Ginghams, checks and stripes, worth 8e per yard, clearing sale price, 5c. Fancy Muslins, high-class goods, regular price 18e, clearing sale price, 12ic. Ladles' Shirt Waists, in white all-over embroidery, trimmed with lace, worth $2.50, sale price, $1.98. Ladies' Shirt Waists, several different kinds, ranging in price from 90o, $1, $1.25 and 51.85, for 50e. 4 limited quantity of Shirt Waists, in odd sizes, regular 40c, 50e and 75c, sale price, l5c and 25e. New Black Grenadines, in new patterns, worth 75c, clearing sale price, 50c. Ladies' Waterproof Coats, great value at $2.50 to $10. We show a special line of Men's Waterproof Coats, worth for $2.50. o- 1 we the so fol- not ami 8e, 8c, price 114, i McKinnon & Co. S1yt73. WALL PAPER Largest Stock. Choicest .l.lesigns. Closest Prices, Thee° are the inducements we offer. Wall Paper is very cheap this year, and you will ho surprised how little it would cost you to brighten up your house, Call and see the snaps we have to offer in Window Shades and Wall !'aper. FRANK METCAIF STTIO EAND BYTNR CAN Summery Things for Hot Weather Comfort The men who want to look well on hot days should wear furnishings whish give complete comfort, which fit so they dont rub or chafe in the trot sun and which are light enough to be a. pleasure on a hot day. We have tttiugs for men which will be just right for hot weather wear. ••••••••••••.•e•••• •••••••••••••f•••••• S. H. Gidley - Blyth