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The Clinton New Era, 1901-01-25, Page 1Iteeertl 4118144"."44"1"444"”eir frIendes Reeentlinend the NOW Brit te I you have not Renewed your Subscription for this year now is tb.e right tinae to do so. e -elintoo: New nerrerunalED 1866. eieennarR TIOLMES, nalaished 4.444+0++.c.o.poo.o.4:+,44+44+4 v X z • We wish A AU our friends' t x X A happy - New Year. .t PB.CEEWS, -Beieper Watebe Reinettriti- + e•T eweler Arid .Optielan 4.4444•44.44.04.4...:4444.144.) Exeter NOTES. -Lieut. W. J. ‘Heaman at. teuded the meeting of the officers ot the 38yd Battalion, held at Clinton on Friday. The Royal Teniplars of Tem- verance met in annul convention here on Friday, and held an enter talisman t in Gidley's Opera louse at night. 3. Stanbury was in London last week. on legal business. Retries Bissett is' slowly recovering from his recent se- vere illness. George Daw, of Niagara, and -James Dave, of BenmIller, have been visiting- they mother, Mrs 'W. Westoett. whet iS very low with can- cer.. ' R. Pieltarcr :Lb Co. have Started al stere Dashwood. The censue enus merathre for Exeter are H. B. Huston, James H. Greive, W. Tievethick and A. R. Kinsman. The Times, is, putting ben new gasoline engine. Rehfleld. • Comm. -Council met Jan. 14th, ac- cording to Statute. Members all pres- ent, andeach took tbe. necessary de- clarations of office and qualification. Minutes of last meeting were reacFatid approved. The Clerk was instructed to prepare a by-law, fixing the salaries of township officials as follows: -Clerk, $130; treasurer, $99; assessor, $70; cot - lector, $80; auditors, each $9; D. R. C.,' $6; selection of jurors, $4. On motion of McIntyre and Stotbers R. A, Car- rick was appointed, collector, M. 3, Mc- Kay assessor, and John Long and A. R. Finlayson auditors Cheques were . issued .for the following; -D, Murray, ditching. core 14, $4; Enoch Bowers, Plank, Il5.60: 3. H. Hackett, rep. cul; eDn. t4:43; Hugh Glenn, gravel, $5;W. c a-nd, :stone at bridge. con 7, Si; Municipal World, 2 assessment rolls, collect:fie e roll and express charges, 3"(); Garrow & Gerrow, legal advice, 3; Wm, Gordon, rep. scraper, 50c; J. K. McDonald. ditch on boundary, $15; H. Ensign, rep. cul. on boundary, 260; D. Boyd, shovelling gravel, $2.25; W. McArthur, supplies for council, .76c. Next council meeting will be held on Feb. 16th. W. STOTHERS, Clerk. St. Joseph. NOTES. -Mrs D. Bedard,fromCourt. right, is visiting relatives in this wicin- ity. A. Denomme has purchased the organ belonging to Father Courtois. Paul, the youngest son of Mrs P. Can - tin has the fever. L. MouSsettil went away to' Belle River last Saturday, where he works in a hardware store. AeOhallet came back from the west the other day. Joshua Gravelle, from, near Hamilton, paid an unexpected visit to his brother. L. Gravelle, who is slowly declining in health; he is over SO years old and had not seen his brother for over twenty years. Three families have arrived here during the past week. Mr 33acignem and family have removed to this place. A Large Fur. and Clothingionse Greig (maid ).. Seafert 3.. People have driven mi es this s noon * and people will drive mi els yet to par- * chase from and inspect our gra of • e. men's and ladies' ful coats and Jackets. * The poorestthat you oan make is to purchase the inferior furs, far better is a good cloth coat, of whiCh we have many than a poor fur coat; there will be More satiefaction in the end. lint if you are after eornfort there Is no garment on earth that will afford the same or nearly the same amount of warmth a d oomfortias the fur gar - Meat. We merely state that the coats for men that we will recommend aro the °all in &II qualities $10.50, $17.50, 1318.50, $20.00 and up to $25.00. and the Coon from $25,$36,140 and $45; thee are' Coats that will wear. • In ladies' jackets we have lines that there will be no doubt but thac the qualities are geed at *25, 2O, $S5, $40, GREW & MACDONALD On the wrong side of the street Strong's Block, Sartforth, Ont. HAVE YOU TRIED Fairs' Breakfast Food. If Not Why liot It is molly prepared and is the most -eeenonsical Breakfaet reed offered, •half sup being relffloient for five. ---- We haye the other 13reakfast reedit Mich as -Quaker Oati, Pettljohnts, Swlss Pood, Hetalthlitood, Rolled Wheats Barley and Oats, but as • 'eller Pairs' Breakfast Food , taker; the lead. vor Pancakes- we have ProParad ifistekwheat Pancake Nitwit and NAP% Syrup. ▪ OGLE COOPER st '100• ' tub". Va.,,Vor tutor and ton U MOM= ' TROOPER LOUOIIICED.- The recap - tion given to our soldier -boy, Dave Lougheed, was the grandest everll known in WinghaM. The Town Ba, though' large, was not half large enough to accommodate all who were anxious to get therin, The Mayor read an address of weleomeewhile Alderman Holmes presented him with a gold wateh and a well-fIlled purse on behalf of the town. Revs. Lowe, Freed and Prior gave patriotic ad- dresses. as did also Dr. McDonald, ACP. The band played the National .Anthern. e are pleased to welcome our boy honae again, ELECTOD.-The Lady Macabees held *pedal meeting in their . hall on Man- nar evening last, in order toelectof- being O., . Mrs . •WIthasson; P. L. 0„ Mrs Dr. Kennedy: L. 0, MPS G. Newton; recorder, Mrs Newcomb:chap- lain, Mrs C. Bearber; sergeant, Mies J. McGee; mistress at. arms Miss II, Stewart; sentinel, Mrs M, 'Beckwith; picket, Mrs J. Kerr. Nores.--W.Scott has returned from Manitoba and will start up 'another bakery,in the stand he vacated. some three' yeaes ago. There is some talk of a distillery in tawntwhether it will be a desirable acquisition or not time will teil. 'The Scottish concert was largely aftended on Tithe -day last,aithougle the death of the Queen somewbat, clouded wee occasion.' Org.anther Bro. Strong, of the C. 0.F., is'm town. AN ORATOR.. -A. son of Rev. Dr. Gif- ford, of Clinton, and a former resident of Wingbatel, preached: very accept- ably in the Methodist church both morning and evening en' Sabbath last. We feel that he is .a young man of great promise, and will eyentually be- come a leading star among Methodist ministers. . •Wiereiseee WINOHAX I- The new , Methodist ohurch,. which is in course' of erection, will, so Contractor Ben- nett says, employ 25 'men until late in the fall, and if our new foundry goes ahead, it will also require a large etaff of men, making a boom for Wingham. •LEAvesci Towes- Mrs John Well- wood,vvho has been running a r estaur- ant in the south end of the town,. had an auction sale on Saturday lest; We understand, that she is going to make - her future home in Toronto, , Wanted. -Roll butter 22o. Feed those cowl) butter will be good for months and ours is the beat market in Canada.the year round. O.E. KING,Wingham. Considerable oc;py whioh reached us Thum - day morning is unavoidably orowded out. . ' Blyth. JANUARY WEDDING, -00 WeWednes- day. Jan. 23rd, James Cartwright, of Hullett, was married to Mies Harriette Heward. The ceremony took place in Trinity church at p, rre, and was per- formed by Rev' Mr McQuillan; Miss Annie. Harrel ton assisted the beide, and Amos.' Cartwright, • brother " of the groom, performed theduties of grooms- man. The, happy couple have the best Wishes of their friends. . LOCALS.--Mieses Whitman, Kippen, were the euests'of Mrs Joseph Conthe on Sunday. Miss Elliott, Ba;yffeld, is the guest of Mrs W. IL McElroy, Capt. John Buie and wife, Buffalo, are visiting his mother, Mrs John Buie, Ca,pt. Dan Buie and wife returned to Chicago on Wednesday, after spending a fortnight with relatives here. ProL Campbell, of Goderich, has taken an intereetin the Methodist church choir and is giving them ,several leasoos weekle in the way of training. W. H. Finnenrore received an exceedingly large car of Manitobawheat this week. . ,Dungannole. Chieeidn. - Inspector Paisley was here this week completing the transfer of the McCormick hotel, to Mr Jesse ' Mountain, who will be found ;obliging and attentive. Mr McCormack has secured a hotel property adjacent to ' the Market, At Hamilton. • e'uekeramith. STRUCK WATER. -At the Well which A. Peterson was boring on the ferm of , Geo. Turner, water has been struck at a depth of nearly 300 reef. • NOTREt-Miee E. Row cliffe, -Ushorne. is visiting her sisten, Mrs J G. Crich, John Layton, Brucefield, spent Sunday , at her home here. Miss Mabel Hartry, of Seaforth, spent ' Sunday at W, 0, LandesboroSs. Charles Criebt who has been ser iously.t11, • is recovering. Mrs James ()rich a spending a few days with her son, Eneas .Orich, of Grey. Albert Turnerensited friends here this week, Bert Holmes, of the Clinton el- evator, visited his cousin, Miss ,M, Holmes, last week, Duncan, Ashton left on Wednesday last' to resume his studies at London Business College, Miss Jennie Grant, who has been on the sick list, has recovered, and has, again resumed her duties asiettcher of S. S, No. 4. KILLED' nv A TREE. -On Thursday of last week, as Messrs Robert and Jas. McKay were chopping vvood inEdvvard Papple's bush, when a sad accident oc. curred. -They put fire in a half-dead tree to Warm thole wedges, which were frozen; the lire burned in, and when they saw the tree was aboub to fall m both young en ran, but &limb caught Robert McKay, striking him on the temple; he was taken unconscious to Mr Papple'rehouste where he lived for a short thne, but never became con- scious. He was taken to the borne of his father, Alex. McKayeEgroondville, from which place he was buried on Sun- day afternoon. He was but 21 years of age. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family, especially the par- ents, at the sad death, Tome HtHisLire griday last friends were shocked on bearing of the Very sad death of Wm. Gordon. In the morning he get up at the usual hour and performed his Morning chores, ate a hearty breakfast and held family worship; he then went to the barn to work. During the morning his Wife went out to the barti, and in the hayloft was horrified ed find the ,dead body of her husband, hanging by a rope attached to a beams quite dead. She immediately called the neighbors, and the body was taken down, quite cold. It was thought that he commit. tea the awful deed. abode, two hours before the body was found. No cause for the rash act is known, as be WAS a steady man, Well thought Of by all who knew him, a member of the Brucefleid Presbyterian church, .which he attend* ed the Sabbath morning before he took his life. He leaves a sorrowing wife, but no family, to mourn the tied occur. ranee. The remains were Interred in Baird's cemetery on Monday', followed by a large concourse of friend* and nel hbors ef flc ere for the ensuin year. The reault CLINTON, ONTARIO/ JANUARY 25, 1901, vein*6,109"76.06 ii t Baru Hay $4,1812, I)Ied Jairiiirk12„.19$1 St. Rele118 • -001bOrile. ACCIDENT.- The' Misses Wellwoed, ex au.IGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUS,- On Wednesday kit while Hugh pill was going down in front of -R, Walters with a load of wood, one of his horses slipped and fell, causing the waggon to slide sideways into the ditch, which was about six feet deep, but there was nothing the worse only a few broken stakes. . tNoTns.'-Special services are being lielreen Zion church. The new council met last Monday at Carlow, and ,ap. pointed Jos. Goldthorpe, Saltford, to the office ot township treasurer. Chas. Allin had 'aboub ten teams last Monday hauling flat storm from the Maitland lievi ere,he_rterporeee. einttingethern in his, horse stable next surniner for a fiber. - R. Fisher hats returned home after spending a few weeks with 'friends near Clinton, G. Ferguson has en - aged with Mr Hill for the winter., Dime rumor sayer there wt11 be a wed- ding on the let conbefore long. Ern Young spent Sunday at R. Walter's. Quite a nnmber are laid up with a bad cold and grippe. .4.. few of our young men attended an oysteresupper at Port Albert. last week. ' ' . of Fordyce, had an unfortunate tweet on Sunday when attempting tb drive through adrift near W.J.Humphrey's. The cutter upset, throwing the occup- ants out; when the horse got away from Waal, but was capeured at St. Helens. We are pleased to state no harm was done. •• OYSTER StreseEn. An oyster supper and concert untie, the auspices ofthe 0. U. F. will be held in the hallehere- to-night (nifty). Tea served from 5 to -8 o cleckeafter which a concert will be given consisting of songs,recitations, etc., by Jos. Stalker, of Whitecburcre Thos. McLean, of Dungannon, Miss Berry, of Lucknow,and'otherise-Troope er,Lougheede Wingham, will be pres- ent and give a short address. . Admis- sion 26 cents. : UNFORTUNATE.-Soreis time ago Miss Maggie Davidson left here to enter the General Hospital, Toronto, where she underwent a successful operation. Shortly afterwards her sister, Miss Martha secured a situation in Toronto, bat the friends were shocked to receive word an Saturday that the latter war. also in the hospital, and not expected to recover from an attack of diphtheria. We hope there may be a change for I the better, and that, both daughters may return fully recevered. Cauncert-On Sabbath .last Rev. S. M, Whaley preached from the text "Is the young man Absalom safe," 2 Sam. 18:29; as Mr Whaley Was sufiering from a severe attack of grip on Sab- bath morning, he decided not • to finish the subject until next • Sabbath morn- ing. Uniou prayer meeting was held in the Presbyterian church on Wed- nesday, Jan. 16th, when Rev.. ()Wen, of the Episcopalian church,Lucicnowebad chargaand service was held in theEng. lish church the following evening, when Rev, Mr Whitley presided; both meetings were well attended. No'reses-Mrs Gordon and Master 'Inn tley Garden, of Lucknow, recent- ly visited at W. E. Gordon's. Mr and Mrs W. C. Webb entertained a num- ber of their friends on Friday evening last and Mr and Mrs N. Campbell on Thursday evening. A number of young people from here attended the teitereeting in Calvin church, East Wawanoeb, on Mondaylevening, Jan, 14th, and report an enjoyable time. Mis3 V. S. Gordon has returned from visiting friends in East Witwanoeh and stt_thA manse, Belgrave. R. Ma- guire sold a horse the °thee day and is on, the lookout for another. T. joynt and family, together with others from here'attended the celebration given to his brother-in.law, Trooper Laugheed, of Winghatn, on Friday. We • are sorry to state that Mrs W. X. Ferrier is no better. At the annual meeting of the Public Library directors on Mon- day evening ef lest week, Mr 0.A. Teb- butt was appointed as one of the dir- ectors. , Misses Carrie Wellwood, of the 10th con.. and Mies Jennie Tre- leaven, of Ashfleld, returned to their work in the United States on Monday. Westfield. Om/nom-Rey. J. Wilson, Goderich, reached a missionary sermon here on Sunday. The League held its annual election of officers on Thursday even- ing last, which resulted as follows:- Pres.,W.McDowell; 1st vice, R,WIght. man; 2nd yice, S. Killotigh; 3rd vice, Miss II. Stackhouse: 4th Vice, Mies) M. Wightman; Sec„ Walter Wightman; organist, Miss H,Stackhouse; meetings will be held Sunday and Monday even- ings alternatively in future, PRESENTATION, - Rev. S. Kennedy has labored and ministered faithfully and indefatiguably among the Metho- dists of Westfield, and the members of his congregation recognizing this showed. then, appreciation and expres- sed it suitably. After one of the Week- ly meetings in contention With the church they called upon their pastor to accept from them a purse of money as a mark of their esteem and gratitude, the presentation being accompanied by a suitable address. The reverend gen- tiernen has been blessed in his work of love at Westfield; we sincerely hope hi !rebore will peeve beneficial and be blessed wherever he may go. NOTES.. --A. sleigh load from 13ruesels were entertained at the home of R. McDowell on Thursday evening last,. Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Lennox, Toronto, together with several other relatives, are guests at J. IL McClinton, David Henry, of Montana,, is home at pres- ent, being summoned on account of the illness othie mother, Mrs Geo, Henry, and_hts brother, Wellington, the latter. having an attack of appendicitis, both are ina precarious condition, M188es Laura and Alberta Carr entertained a number of their friends lad Monday evening, R. Buchatinan wear a broad mile theee days; it's a girl. Mies S. inhume re yery low with grip. N. Olettlehe is spending a few weeks with relatives here, • • .' NoTzu.-0. Long is yielligg relative's' In Ashfield. Rey;: ece'Shaw intends holding reyival setyices- for another week, Quarterly Meeting will be held in Zion church on 'Sunday, Feb. 3rd, W. M. Mohring has started his trip tor the summer and fall as representative) for Macpherson & Battey Co., Clinton. • Constance PRDPErtTY ORANGE. - Christopher Dale has purchased Mrs Jae, Snell's farm on the 6th con, of Huliett. •Mr Daleis now possessor.of Mk acres, all in Hullett. • This goes to thew what perseverance and Industry will do, • NOTES,- liobt. Anderson left for Bruce Mines' ' Algoma, where he has secured a school; we wish him success; before leaving he entertained • a atm - bet of his friends ,here. Mise Sadie Jamieson, Brussels, is spending a few Weeks at her home, Mr Lennox, who was in the blacksmithinig business with W. B. Cook some time ago, is visiting his friends here. J. F. Staples has secured the assessorship for the present year; he is the right man in the right place. Charles Andrews and Lou Proctor spent a few days in London last week. 0. Dale disposed of n. One heavy dratieht* horse to J. Archibald, of Seaforth, receiving the handsome price ot $190... The Sabbath School hes been organized for the present year. Robt. Rogerson took charge of the League meeting on Sun- day evening; next Sunday evening B. Snell will introduce -the tonic. Tena Mecgregor is at present dress -- making in Seaforth. A few of our young people attended the wedding of Jae. Cartwright and Miss Howard on Wednesday. Charlie McGregor has a ensile on him as big as a barn, due to the fact that a son and heir has been born in his household- the first in ten years. • Bayfleld. Outruoii,-Rev, Mr McNeil occupied St. Andrew's church pulpit last Sab- bath. The congregationof St. An- drew's church Will hold a teaemeeting and entertainment on ,Wedneeday, Jan, 30111; some outside talent is ex- pected and a lengthy program will be arranged. Isionts.-,.J. McLeod has rationed to Huntsville. Miss Lowe, who has been the guest of Mrs G. W. Holman for some time, has returned to her honte in Hensel!, Mise Anna Whiddon has resumed her position as teacher. Messrs J. and W. Whiddon will take a course at Clinton Collegiate Institute, j. W. Johnston, of Sauble Line, Will occupy the house of the late Mr Logan for the Winter. Messrs W. Whiddon and J. Bailey are employed at Mr Thomeett's mill hi Goderich township, Cemkesettle COmineter.-- The annual meeting of the Bayfield Cemetery corn• pany was held in the Town Hall, on Monday, San. 21st, 1901, at 2 o'clock p. me for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing yehr, and receiving the vearlv re ort for 1900 1- ei • Receipts-eBa ance on harid from 1 0159.90; total receipts for 1900, $00.80; expenses - total expenses repairing grounds, building fences, &c., 366.::; leaving a balance on hand of $146. The following directors were appoint- ed for 1901:-Jehn Middleton, Edward Rathevell, John Green, Goderich township; John MoNaughton, Janies (Jampbell and Geo. Bates, Stanley; T. Marko, jag, Thomson and A.E4Rewin, Bavfieldo The following vvere appoint- ed officers: -Pres., Jas. Thompsotiivice Pres., Tudor, Marks; Sec.*Treati,, A. K. Erwin; sexten,,Stur, Sturgeon. Mr, Michasi Hughes, of Port Hive, was run oyes and 10114 by a l000rsoilvk • Molmesville ANNUAL The annual meeting of the Sunday School was held on Friday evening,when the following Officers were elected for the next terns: Superintendent, A. J. Creurtme; assist- ant superintendent, F. Leonard; Sec., IL R. Forster; Treas. J. AV. Yeo; Lib. ramie Ezra Pickard.' The old star of teachers Were all re -appointed ' for the several classes; organist, Miss Ahna Teo, PASSED AWAY.- SOM0 weeks ago we mentioned the fact that Mr Hugh Sturdy was ill, but it was not thought serious at that time. However, coin - plications arose,. which ended in bid ,death.on Sunday night.,, Deceased was the youngest sou ot The late iflugh Sturdy, and had reeided all his ife on the farm where he passed away, He Was 52 years of age. The funeral on Tuesday to .Goderich cemetery Was one of the largest seen in this. section for some time. ' ' Nan/ft.-Mrs ,john Dart, Who has been visiting at Win. and Fred Leon- ard's, for the pasttwo weeks, left for her home in Bright on Thursday, Mrs W. Leonard, we regret to learn, is not insproying, as her many trims& would like to see her. Mr A. E. Allin oc- cupied the pulpit on •Sunday morning. and, as usual, gave us one of his earnest and epractical-ediscoursee; we areatWays pleased to hear Mr Allin; the lecture on Monday evening was very well attended; Mr Morrison is a geed, speaker and has his subject well, &triaged.' SURPRISE' AND PRESRNTA.TION.-, On Thursday evening ' about seventy people connected with the Methodist Jiturch took possession of Mr E. Ach- eson's:house. Although such a large nuinberwas present, there were not too meny to there ughlv enjoy them- selves. All went in for a good time, and few seemed to corne away without having it. A feature ot the evening was the presereation of an easy chair • each' to Mr and Mrs Aehesen, who are about to -make their home in Goderich, by Mr J. Trewartha, and an address showing the appreciation of their .ser- vices and the esteem tir which they are held was read by Mr S. T. Walter, and which was unavoidably crowded out. Mr and Mrs Acheson were taken completely by surprise, knowing no- thing whatever, about the matter. Mr Acheson replied briefly, saying that Ftoldthey were doing things. by halves, and m es eilleere-ropleliederreiraYeeeftie Teal certainly keeping up their reputation on the present occasion. The evening was spent in social chat, genies, etc. RefreshInents,consisting of oystisre and other good things, were served, and all lett-at a. reasonsble hour, wondering when they might test the size of their host's new home. We. are .sorry to 'Mae Mr and here Acheson froth ottr neighborhoed, where they have resid- ed ea long, as they are the kindest of friends and best of neighbors. We hope the people of this circular town will use them right. Mr Acheson was a trustee for over 20 yeers,steveard and pew steward for-17yeend recording athwart for the last frier years. Mrs Acheson took an active part anetwas an'efficer of this branch of the W.M.S. They leave for Goderich shortly. . '4414)6 The heat'advertising medium a In this section,. 1 era3 days, and for a time her life was despaired of; her two sisters went il rivn last week, on telegraphic sum- tn.) is, to see her; we since learn that she is improving. • Dome NICELYo- Win, Wise's son Bert is doing as well as can can be ex- pected from his painful end accident he met with last week. It was state ed in last issue thst 11.1 lost his right ' arra at the shoul (1 e , 111 I, we learn later on that it wee no 1 v neeessary to am- putate it a little an we the elbow, DEATH or W. %Tune -Our leaders will be pained co learn of the death of Mr William Wise, which' necurred on Wednesday afternoon, Tile funeral takes place on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Deceased was one ot the most highly esteemed, as wall me one of the oldest residente of the tots nship, and more extended reference will be insde of hinenext week, Thome LARGE LOOS. -,Last week we Made mention that the two large I 1gs, the largest which have come • in, town, were obtained upon Jenkie , farm. This was true but Geo. Mail was the owner having -purchased them . from Mr R Jenkins and had them cutem the piece, Mr Baker and Mr Jenkins assisted in hauling them to the , read and the , teams belonging to 1 Messre Math anci Jenkins hauled. them _teethe mill where pnotes were taken Photographers Burgess and Twichell. 1 These photos may be 'seen at Twit -1 chell's store. THIS WAS Reate.-On Friday even- ing 9.1011y party of young from Alma and elsewhere spent a very pleasant evening at the home of Mr Gilbert Mair, Huron Road. When it was time to go home it was arranged that two certain ladies slicond 'go to Alma with acertain young man, but through' forgetthInesste only took one 01E631 Reaching Alma he realized his error, and leaving theyoungbtuy who was with him,and with true Norman spirit, gallantly and bravely. came back for "the girl he left behind him,"but when he got to Mr Mair's he found that an- other young man, whom henassed on the road, was then on his way home with .the young lady. He may be a good driver, but he must prove a bet- ter Carter ig future. • ' NOTES. -Miss Agnes Cooper rusti- cated in Hullett township last' week and was the guest of the Misses Jen- kins, Miss Ida Miller entertained her associatesto a party last week and all present eujoyed themselves iminenneedo. elyther home inBru Miss Roheieans:in returned d On Fridley and was accompanied by her cousin Norman Welsh whepe he will remain for a fortnight. A merry sleigh load of young people composed chiefly of Cole's church choir drove over to Stanley township On Monday evening and was enter- tained at the -home of Jas. Keyes, Babaylon Line, whose hospitality is always essential. Miss Eva Chaff spent Sunday at her uncle's, John Cluff, Bayfield 'line. A. McCartney, of Hohnesvilthe vent Sunday in this neighborhood. Rohe Marshall slipped on the ice and resulted in a. very sore -back and broken ribs, We are pleased to state that J, W. Elliott is improv- ing. Mrs G, • G. Hodgens returned to her homeat LAIIMIX1 Oroseing. Miss Annie McGregor, Ha.tlock is visiting friends on the Bayfleld line. DEATH T, C. PIcacAm).-It is our sad duty to record the death of Thos. C. Pickard, at his late residence at Hohnesville, at the age of 07 years and 8 months. Though sail his demise was not unlooked for, as he has been fail - in health for some time. In Dec., 1896, he suffered a very 'night stroke of. paralysis, and again a .more severe one m Nov., 209', from which time he failed until the third and final stroke on day last, from Which he never rallied. death relieving him on Monday morn- ing from earthly tortures forever and ta,kine.him to his eternal rest. He was born an Devonshire, Env., in 1833 and at the age of 19 came to Canada, where he settled with his parents in Picker- ing, Ont, Five years later, having en- tered the ministry, he came to Clinton, where for two years he filled with ac- ceptance the appointment of associate pastor of the Bible Christian church, following this with oneiyear in Mitch - Failing in health, n 1861 he 'left the public usinistryand settled on the farm near Holmesville, when subse- quently continued ill -health re' hi na to leave, when retiree k' late home in the vilflre. Daring his remaining years, thteigh he wee ever ticlirte, he was never strong. He re- tained m close fellowship with the church; as a member of official boat ds hie counsel was ever firm, as a local. preacher his sermons were sound ex- positions of the truth. Be died as he lied Heed, consistenteyeeed in the fear of God. In 1850 he married Miss Mary Catstelon, only daughter of the late Wm, Centelon, who still sutviees him.' Besides his widow he leaves to mourn the loss Of an affectienate tether, three daughtere, and four eons- Ezra and William,earmere on the old homestead; Ira 0.eteacher in Minnesota, but home at present; Bessie and Roy, at home; Mrs J. M. Hunter, Groton, S. D., and Mrs J. W. McRoberts, Mitchell. The funeral on Wednesday afternoon was largely attended. The eervieee were cci lucted by Rev. J. Greene, assisted by Rev. G. W. Andrews. Three sons, Ezra, William and Ira, two nephews*, F. Pickard, and W. Jenkins, and son - inlet% S. W. McRoberts, perforated the duties of bearers. His remains were interred in the family plot in Clinton Cemetery, there to await the resurrection morn. Thus ends the earthly career of a noble and Christian life, BracefIaId . NOTne.-013 Feb. Ord the Methodist church Will hold its anniveteary ser- vices, and on the following Monday tetemeeting will be held, ^ John Rose, Pawleys and sister Bertha are renewing old acquaintances here; Mr Rose has been twice promoted by the G. To and was offered a better position in Mildmay; he is dation mister at Pais- ley. Thos. Dunkin, London, formerly of -Stanley, is visiting friends in the village and vicinity. Mr Moore preach- ed in the Presbyterian church on Sab- bath last, Mr Sawere being it *mond- yille, A number from here attended the funeral of Robt. Matey on Sunday afternoon. Miss Lillie McCowanlett on Tuesday' to visit relatives in Miehl. gan. Mrs A, T. Scat le *felting her deter, Mrs. Yellowlees, Bowmanyille, Gedorids Township litts Pearce:, of Detrolti.second datightet of Mr P. Oronytt, nayfield Lite, has been dangerously for way. Comeme.--Council met per statute, members made the necessary declara- tions of office and property qualifica- tions. Minutes of last meeting were read and passed. Moyed by las. John- ston seconded by John Middleton that Sas, Repson's property be changed from road --div. 33 to 32 road div, and lbalance of property in 33 Div be changed to 34road div., and also prop- erty in road div. No, 47 be placed in dive No, 22. Salaries of the various of- ficers were same as last year. The fol. lowing accounts were paid: Star, printing, $3; election expenses, $57; J. Halstead, posting treasurer's reporte$2; two assessmene rolls and nomination forms, $3,22: Nows.Record printirg, $20.00; T. Hermon, rep. culyert, $1.75. The appointment of Use vitt ems p InasterS, fence viewers and pound- v keepers was dispensed with. 44 John , Thompson wee appointed assessor and ' L ens A, Anderson collector. Jas. Yuill wee appointed fence -viewer in I place of Win. Ed wards,deceiteed,and J. elowerhy in place of John Porter as I feeee viewer. Council adjeurned to meet, on the that Monday in February. NIXON STURDY, Clerk. • 11 myear in advance tfl.5O wheu.nOt so wee •kupPpppoitss44444-t~wfultv-v* RAVE: YOU GOT • . •Feet e. ;)*ld If so, htlY a Hot Water Bottle • t At Reekie's Drug Store. Large assortment of new goods from 75e - up, • . • • . * . R. P. Reekie's Prescription Drug Store Succeeder to Syduq Jackson. N. 11.•. -Try hack's Balsam crf,Wfld Cherry stark for Coughs and Colds. 4-)PiiP.PE.IPPPP#444-4444-4•444.4-114* NI`' * o es. -Geo. Beadle has bought the • residence of 0. Vcrenzel. Ray. Mr H.\ enderso preached his farewell ser- mon here and at Carlow last Sabbath.. bbt. Stalk r entertained a number of ' his friends -on Friday night; they tripped the light fantastic -till the wee srna"ours, Bebe Holmes, 31 P.. and wife, of Clinton, paid Auburn a flying visit on Friday of last week. Rev: Mr Wilson; of Lioderich, preached to a. Urge congregation, in the Methodist church on Sunday morning. . '• Londesboro.. PERSONAL. -For the past week Mrs Geo. Brogden, of this place, and Mrs . W. U. Brogden, of Winnipeg, Man„ have been visiting relatives at Mita- . •ellen:0,1inton.0nTuesdayM Mrs D. PhdYandMrs;Bagen'°rW per, left to visit rienesatB1yth: INo5_aevmeaanittonwaslaie. ly made the recipient of a qtiantity of Ioats by some members of the cengre- 'nation. R. B. Jeifery was laid'off the other day with a sore neck, and is only partially better yet, but able to attend to his defies. A quantity of hay from near Harlock . is being shipped from this station.' Last Thursday a load from here visited Mr and Mrs J. Moun- tain at their home in Dungannon. Mr McBurney, nephew of Wan Hiles, who residgee• near Deloraine, 'Mare, is visit- ing ends around here. Jobe Grain- ger shipped a fine young Durham bull this weee. to Brussels:. James Shob- brook, con. 12, has a calf about 51-2 months old that weighs 525 pounds; how ie that ferLigh P 1VIr Denholm. of Blyth. has purchased a lot of hay from R. Cole. and will ship &din this station. Alex. McKeezie, clerk at the post effice here, was called to his le ale near I kerton last week by the illness of his mother. Robt. Cole, of the llth con. west, has been somewhae poorly, but is on a, fair way -to recovery. G. Mey- ers shipped a cae of stock to London . this week, and R. ,J. Govenlock a car of hay to Seaforth. S. Finglapd and wife are visiting • at Galt' this week. Geo. Axton. London, who passed away • so suddenly in V,ringliuteci on Tuesday, Was in the village on efoncley evening. Serge A. B. Webb will give a lecture, accompanied -by a concert, in Lendes- bore on Friday.night. -TiffiteNsw Tow* Freed, -.It was . singular that the new 'flag just pur- chased should be hoisted o,t half mast for its debut to Olinteeeas a eignal., of mourning for the death of our beloved' Queen Victoria, who passed away at Osborne -castle, 0oWes,, Eng., on Tees- ! day, at 6 45 p. tu. Our country's iiiW.e hall ib ldistlayee But to -day we greet it wit_h;a sigh ' Spread o'er cur loved Queen s bier. The "old tattered rag".which had seen service andfloated for many a year, since it was presented tothe_town by Wen. Ranstord, now of New York, will ne'er more be seen.. Ib had become weather -worn and was a poor sample a the British Empire's national flag "3 had brayed for over one thous- and years the battle and breeze, -- Therefore the property committee were instructed to seeure a new one and boteght a 15 -foot flag of the Derain. ion ensign from 'W.D,Fair, to be h.oist- ed on state occasions in Clinton. The fact inspires us to the following verse "Like all niankind, I'm severed at last My gEarrommona smoyi aearthlygedf toiren o; w am white, As. the Christian beyond the skies. Though dead there's a duty still to de, But the elements often me teased; re.rAIzationfotewtedas anClidnutonp'pselaign, the breeze.° Stanley, FA.net Errnwerox.-- Alex, Innes has purchased 50 acres of hind being tte, south half of lot 31, 2nd con., 14 ay owned by Robe, Fearon, Mr Irmo now owns 200 acres of exCellent hind all in one parcel. Nor••••• Nbees,-A. Campbell, of Kincardine, who has been visiting old acquaint- ances for a few weeks, returned to his home durine the Arse of the week. H. Mustard is at preeent home from the wag and is the guesb of A.. Than:Won and other relatives.1 • COUNCIL, •-rCouucil met as per, stat- ute, all the members present. A grant of $10 was given to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, J. E. Harn- well was appointed Clerk and the oth- er officers remaining the Mlle as lasb year. John Manson, jr., was anpoint- ed member of the Board of Health. The claim of A. Cantelon Was rejected on account of it being presented too long after the accident happened. The salaries for the different 'officers re- main the same. The following bills were paid: -11. Campbell, gravel$4;Dr, Armstrong, Board of Hoak ,h $4; H. Richartework on S. ti„ 50c.; Wm. Mc- Allister, drawing gravel, 345.50; A.Mc- Beath, plank,$55.90; A. Mustard,cedar piles, $15. Council adjourned to meet Feb. 4th, at one o'clock. S. R. HAnx- WELL, Clerk Seaforth, ASSAtmern A MAdtierne.The-Officer Grundy lodged Patrick Hickey in jail Saturday night. The prisoner is charg- ed with an assault on Felice Magistrate Beattie of Seaforth, the night before, Ile is said to have entered Mr Beatty's hones twice, the second time after walking a mile to his own borne, re- turning with an axe. Ile pollee mag- istrate managed to drive him out with snow -shovel, when the neighbors be- ing aroused, Rickey made off. The as - sank was the Outcome ofan old decision of the 'police magistrate's, which has been rankling for years. Mayor Wil - '00n and Mr Durain sat on the case, i*iwpfipo-wivo:wpwwfwevAPPPg. The New Watch 4.444144.44.4444.0.004109. One hundred years ago watches were thiek bulky affairs; to -day, the np•to•date watched are models in ap* pearance and time keeping qualitiee. The cost of a watch 15 no. longer the serious barmier it once was. Ws, keve them for ladiee, gentlemen sr boys, in gold, gold.fIlled, silver Ind niekel eases at prices that will ode any pocket. We will be pleased to) how you our goodie 1401,••••••41114.14•40; A. J. Grigg, Jeweller and Oi?tioian. • fitiooetnor to Jos. Biddiecombs cum! 11101110111111111ikkokichfilkYriffilikkilfillin