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LCLINTON, ONTARIO THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1901
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pun le intended, but hogs still
rule the market. Wallis and Cantelon
shipped five hundred this week, the
bulk of them from Clinton, for which
they paid out over five thousand
dollars, The ruling price was six
twenty five but the dealers now look
for a fall in price though they would
ipersonally prefer high prices and a
keen demand, Which pa life into the
business. '
An Old and Interesting Book.
Among the volumes in the large and
weil selected library of Rev, Mr.
Newcombe is one printed in London,
B. J. dibbings' seven up.
England, in1657, BO that it is now two 1
Rev. Dr, Sutherland of Toronto will
hundred and forty foutyears old; It
preach on behalf of the educational
is of a religions natere, 'tellsi ', The
fend of the Methodist church in the
whole duty of man," etc' and is writ-
Onterio street church nett Sunday
ten in that quaint style in vogue in
. a. m. and in the Rattenbury street
those good days of old, which probably
church in the evening
adds interest to its perusal at the pres. '
ent tirae. The writers and printers of
that period hada habit of mixing up
their f's and ss in a manner which is
nova somewhat confusing. .
WALL PAPE
SHOPPING
Is easy at our Wall Paper Store because you do not
have to "kick" to get your money's worth; because
we have the largest assortment in this country; be-
cause we have no old, undesirable styles; because
• we furnish estimates on hanging as well as the
paper; because—well, because we do everything in
our power to make. Wall Paper shopping easy for
you. We are looking out for your permanent pat-
ronage.
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Mille imcale,
Mr. T. Lavin, who has been ill or Pork linking In Clinton,
month, is now in a very low state,
Rev, A. Stewart of Willis church
and Rev. W. G. Howson will exchange A Public Meeting Will Be Held Next
pulpits next Sunday morning. Wednesday Evening to Talk Over
Cantelon Bros. have in a week past'
shipped twelve hundred dozen of eggs
and three thousand pounds of butter.
Mr, Fred. Hess of Zurich has been Li
selected as the beral candidate to
conteet South Buren for the 'Legisla-
ture, .
The Clinton curlers defeated Wing -
ham on the home rinks on Monday.
Dr, Agnew's rink was three down and
$ How the Dog Tax is Iiyaded, their
The assessors, who are now on
rounds, are supposed to be so eagle-eyed
that nothing esca,pes them but the fol-
lowing little incident will go to show
that they are sometimes outwitted: .A.
well known citizen, while driving in
lialett on Thursday last, picked up a
yoong lad on his way' from school.
The youngster was talkative and had
.a good deal to say and on nearing
home he burst out with :"Oh, the asses-
sor has been here for the dogs are out.
They have.been tied up in the stable
for aboutlwo weeks for we have been
expecting him," • 1 ,
The Nev,' Rector of St. Paul's.
Rev. ItIre Gunn of Parkhill last week
signified his acceptance of the rector-
ship of St. Paul's chervil and resigned
the'parish of Parkhill and Greenway.
This decision by the reverenal gentle-
man has given much sat isfaction here
and the unanimous spirit which pre-
vades in the congregatibn is a good
. augury for the future. The 'pulpit of
St. Paul's was occupied last Sutiday by
a student frorn Huron College and next
Sund kw Prof. Burgess from the same
seat of learning is expected, while it is
hoped that Mr. Gunn may take charge
of the services on the 17C13 inst.
A An Evening With the Junior leaguers:
' • • The Junior League of Ratteribury
street church held a social on Friday
eyeniog when the program was as
follows, . Song, Mabel Greish ; recita-
tion, John Hall ;song, Lena Holmes;
trio; Inez Miller, Gertie Chant, Mary
Holmes ; duet, Hattie Holloway, Helen
Doherty.; quartette, Pearl Chintelon,
Elva Potts, Blanche Fisher, Adella
Wilken. Short talks were given by
the following young people who ap-
peared in costume : Clifford Andrews,
Hindoo boy ; Mary East, Zen:toe
woman • David Dowzer, citizen • John
Rumball, priest ; Nellie Holmes, lady
missionary, Walter Holmes, mission-
ary.
Doesn't _cost nearly so much as you are likely to
ituagine. And•this spring has brought forth innom-
nierable, vast improvements from an artistic stand-
point. Come in oily day and see what delightful
effects the makers have produced.
A look at the hundreds of different designs will
make you wonder where they all come from. We
buy from makers MI over the world—that accounts
for the variety . of twenty. We buy in large
, quantities—that accounts for the low pr ices.
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W. Cooper, 61. Co.,' CLINTON. .
. Agents for C. P, R. Telegraph and Dominion Express
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The above will he our mottoin future. 'Do not ask for credit. We
Will be vecy sorry to have to refuse you. We buy a lot cheaper for
* cash and therefore will 'be able to sell cheaper so you will get the benefit *
is of ournt. , discou•
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All accounts not paid by the last of Feb-
ruary will be handed infor collection.
• So pay now and avoid costs of collection.'
Jeweler, Expert Watch
° CREWS • Repairer Opposite
1 We Invite,„
( Our. new Stock._—
• Of new Shirts will arrive this
week. We invite gout inspection.
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front tis you will be pleased
and so will we.
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Yon to call end see our stock
of tweeds, worsteds, etc, We
think we can suit you in
quality of cloth and price and
, are sure we can do so in the
make up. ,
If you want a ready' made we
ean suit you there also. Will
be pleased to show our stock.
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the Pork Packing Project in Which
Clinton Is So Much Interested.
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The toWn council set out to be punc-
tual but it has, in that respect, fallen
from grace and now coinmences its
deliberatiuns 4 nine o'clock. If that's
to he the hour let it be so stated so that
ratepayers may guide themselves
accordingly and save time and
patience.
The charity account was large last
month, so much so as to cause consid-
erable comment, While the Fathers
were of.the opinion that charity is a
god -like virtue and is supposed to en -
Weare in receipt of a copy of the dare long, still it was felt that Clinton
initial issue of the Nevvcastle.Beacon of I should not be in the position of having
which the editor and publisher is J. to contribute to the maintenance
of
Lester Davis, who is known to a num-
the House of Refuge,
ber in Clinton. Mrs. Davis is a sister and, at the same time, support
its own poor who, because of pernick-
of Mrs. S. Kemp. THE Newee-lencionn
• et y pride, do not want to enter that
is a well wisher of the' Beacon. '
refuge though they would be much
Death of Mrs. Reid. better off there. In future applicants
Mrs. David Reid died yesterday at for charity will be sent down to Castle
the resinedce of 13er daughter, Mrs. B,
Xaiser. The deceased was in her
seventy fifth year, had been a resident of
this town for many years and was held
in TLOIOI respect by her many. friends,.
• Thesurviving members of her familt
are Mrs. Kaiser, Mrs. George Bunch of
Goderich and Mr. Robert:Reid of town.
The funeral Will take place on Friday
• afternoon to Clinton cemetery.
Mr, James Stevens Ver yl H. • .
Among those who are now upon the
bed of affliction is Mr. James Stevens
of the 13ase Line, •who has been quite.
seriously ill, Mr. Stevens is one of the
best known'residents of the e,djoining
townships and his nuraerous friends
will, each and all, be pleased to hear of
his early recovery. Ile is as.a typical
Englishman, somewhat brusque at '
times and outspoken, but those who
know him best • appreciate him most
for his sterling, staunch nature. The
simple word of James Stevens is as
good asa bond any day. His neigh-
• bor, Mr. David Tiplady, beside° been
ill for some days but, was able to come
out to town on Tuesday, A strong
frietidship exists between these two
Runaway,
•Mr. Robert Walker, who has charge
of,one of Mr. Forrestanes fine teams.
left the span tied to a post at Fair's
mill on Saturday last while having
some chopping done. Becoming res-
tive, the horses broke away and dash.
ed'down Albert street at top speed un-
til they. became detached from, the
sleigh and one of the team falling it
was dragged by its mate for a, consid-
erable distance. The harness was
datuaged somewhat but the horses
were not injured.
Evangelistic Se vices. ,
Evangelistic services will be com-
n3enced in the Rattenbury street
church on Sunday, March. 17th, the
pastor being assisted by Mr. Kennedy
of Peterboro • and Mr. • Whyte, the
tenor singer of Toronto. During their
recent 'visit to Owen Sound their
average week evening attendance was
a thousand people. Mr. Whyte
accompanies•his songs on the guitar.
Mr. Kennedy assisted Mr, • D. L.
Moody in his evangelistic Work in
-Chicago. • ,
Their Daily Diet •
Mr. Joe Rattenbur3r is oftimes rallied
by friends tin the working qualities of
his hens and in aneweigto their queries
as to how he 'keeps them laying, so
regularly during the -cold weather he
explained it somewhat in the following
manner.: Secure the Andalusian
breed and keep them in a clean place.
For breakfast give them a hot mash
made from Fair's Excelsior shorts
At noon feed them' on nick•ncks and
at night give them a mixture of wheat
and rorn. Give them also a mangle to
wrangle with daily and they will lay
with the regularity of Clockwork.
'Clinton Defeats BraCeflold.
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The Clinton checker team demon,
etrated its superiority over Brucefield
on Thursday niglit last in a' aeries of
games played at Brumfield.. Seven-
teen to seven, not including the
draws, is the score.. The Clinton
players were: E. Johnson, T. ()abet
3—Cook; J. B. Hoover, J. Johnson
and D, Shannallan who wein
pitted against W. Grant, J . Macdou-
Victor Preach Hangs Out His Shingle. gall, A. Scott, j. Snider, J. Murdoch
The many. friends of Mr. Victor and T. 0 De1gaty. E; Johnson lost
French will he pleased to learn that he two to Grant, ' won one, with three
has secured a good location in the draws. Carbet won one from Macdou-
West for the establishment of a paper gall, lost none, with five draws, Cook
end that in a fortnight or so he may won three from Scott, lost two, with
be stYled editor and publisher. He cake draw. Hoover beat Snider six
bought a plant in Winnipeg and has tinaes. J. joe neon won three from
picked upon Wataskiwin, situated Murdock, lost two and had one draw.
at the foothills of the Rockies, the live- Shannahan lost one to Delgaty, won
liest town between Calgary and Ed- three, with two draws.
monton and growing rapidly. The
country round about is good and is be- Colborne Township.
ing settled fast so there ought to be a
splendid opening for such a thormigh
printer and industrious and reliable
young man as Victor French. It af-
1 fords Tau N'Etvs-ttaionto much pleas-
1 Rattenbury street League Miss Mable
ure to recommend hen to the citizens
cf Wetftskiwin and we join his friends
A Night With the League. -
herein wishing him prosperity in his
*Western home. .
At Monday night's meeting of the
IHowson gave an excellent acidress on
the subject "Our Marching Orders,"
Joshua 1, 1-0. The principal thoughts
emphasized were the eteellent leader
the leraelites had in the person of
Joshua and the infinitely more excell-
ent Leader that We have in Jesus
Christ and hove we should be ready at
all times to obey the commend of our
Leader. A. selection from the Doherty
male quartette was very much enjoyed.
The Pewits:lea led the meeting. Next
Monday eeening's meeting will be
devoted to tnissions and an address
will be given by Rev. Mr. Long of
Eippen, for fourteen years A mission-
ary to the Indians of our Notthwest.
Mr. Long is a fluent speaker and is
especially Interesting along the line of
Indian MISMOnai having becomo WW1-
lat with the maniere and eustoms of
a great many tribes and having
e travelled over a great part of our
4 islorthwest Territories. A epecial told -
tattoo is extended to all who would,
' like to come and hear the address, The
t debate which was to have been given
Henry at the Lefigtit5 On Monday evening last
Was, postponed, One of the negative
. epeakets having found it, impoesible to
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STANLEY TOWNSHIP, DAVI:11E14D.
The many friends of Master Oliver Rev. Clarte, Gardiner is visiting his
McIlyeen of Watford, formerly of mother at the postotfice.
Stanley, Will be sorry to hear that he I Mrs, Herbison of Dakota is visiting
has been laia up for some time With her mother, Mrs. Elliott, at the Albion
rheornatics this winter. We hope he Hetet,
will soon be restored to his usual
health.
We ere glad to report that Miss
Mary Dawson is gaining strength and
J. W, Whiddon and Willie Whid-
don visited their parents last Sunday.
Mr, and Mrs, Palister of Guelph are
visiting their son, Dr. Pallister, at
we hope to soon see her able to be present,
Miss Beta Stanbury has returned
around again,
Misses Sarah' IL and Rachel Reid from an extended visit to friends a
visited. at Mr. Beattie's on Sunday last. Durham and Toronto, Miss Stanbury
We are glad to see Mr,Chas. Parker, had the pleasure of attending the
who has been under the , weather for Huron Old Boys' meeting in the
some time, able to be aroued again. latter city. • '
Mr, H. Peek was laid up with la Mr. jonathau Miller, the genial. host
gr ippe last week. of the Bedford Arms In Goderich, was
.A. number ef young people from the in town last Saturday.
doderich•township and Bayfield spent • Mc. G. w, Howard ,of orysciale was
a pleasant eveningat the home of Mr, in town last
Ches. Johnsonon Monday evening last his friends. ••
Saturday and called on
and report having had a good time, Mrs, John Pollock ie visiting in
Mr. John McKinley was in Bayfield Drysdale at preseut
on Monday last an business. There is talk of establishing a cur -
Mr. Wm Johnstone of Hensall visit. few boll in town, This is a luxury
ed at the home of his brother, Mr, that most towns enjoy and might
Chas. Johnson, last week. • with profit be extended to our village.
Miss M. Brownett, who was As we announced a few weeks ago
attending the funeral of her mother the S. A. of this town has gone out of
business, and the captain of the Sea.
forth corps was here last week die -
posing of their chattels. We believe
Mr. Grier and Mr. Johnston were the
chief purchasers. •
There was great regret felt here on
receiving the news Of the sudden death
of Rev. Robt. Henderson of Auburn.
Mr. Henderson was for some years
pastor of St,. Andrew's church here
and was justly esteemed as an able
preacher and deyoted. pastor..
Council met on Monday night but
very little business outside ot routine
was transacted. It Appears as though
the nice moonlight nights had put
elearic lights out of their minds for;
the present, but the dark days will
come later. • • ' •
last week, returned to her home in
French where neither cold nor hunger
will Resell thi3m. • 1 Goderich cn Saturday last.
The Stanley township council met
The Fathers discussed the pork
as per adjournment With all the mem-
packing factory project which they •
hers present. The following bills were
would like to see carried to a success -
paid ; 3. T. Cairns spikes, 20c. Mr.
Canting 20 yds gravel, $1.60. Path
mestere, fenceviewers and pound -
keepers •were appointed when • the
council adjourned. to mea on April:
8th.—J, E. Harnvvell, Clerk.
We regret to announce the death of
Mrs. Joseph Richardson, which took
place on llondity last, after an ill -
nese of several weeks. -The deceased
was in her 55th year and leaves a • hus-
band and a family of seven girls and
three boys, Rev. Wm. George Richard-
son of Wyoming and R. G. and
Joseph, who are at hoine,to mourn the
irreparable loss of a true and loving
wife and affectionate mother, Only
those who havuassed• through a like
affliction know how different home is
when mother's gone. lire: Richatd-
son Was a, model woman, always
able to look on the bright side of
trouble. She was a sincere Christian
and was enabled to bear her sickness
with Christian fortitude. She was a
Consistent member of the Presbyterian
church. Her son, the Rev. W. G
Richardson of Wyoming,and her three
daughters Miss Maggie and Mesdames
Andersen of. the same place reach-
ed home about two hours before she
died and while she was in an uncon-
scious state •she seemed to recognize
them. The numerous friends 'ex-
tend their deep and sincere sym-
pathy to the bereaved family .
The funeral took place on Wed-
nesday to the Bayfield Cemetery and
ful. conclusion and in order that the
opinion of the representative citizens
may be obtained it was decided to hold
a public meeting on "'Wednesday even-
ing of next week. It is expected that
every citizen, who has the very beat,
interests of the town at heart, will be
present on that occasion.
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The stone mother project appears to
have died a natural • death. At all
evente- it did not have a friend at the
council board on Monday night and the
last of it has probably been heard of
for some time.
The Fathers are taking Woe by the
forelock in regard to granolithic walks.
Last year the work was not begun un-
til well on in the summer and the con-
sequence was that the season was all
too short and the request of many
petitioners remained ungratifled.
Tbey are on tile, however, and will be
attended to first. It is proposed to put
the contractor at, Work just so soon as
possible and it is . requested that peti-
tioes be not delayed. First come,
first served, will be the rule. Even
now outside contractors are making
enquiry as to prospects here. •'
The school board sent in its estimat-
• es whichshow receipts to be $1212.86
and the expenditures $4212.86. It will
thus be seen that no less than $3000
will be required from the taxpayers
this year, The school comes high but
no doubt the figures were well prepar-
ed before presentation. We • give a
Occasional references have been
made as to the prolonged il1.
ness of Mrs. Thos. Pennington
of the Maitland concession and
we are sorry to inform her many
friends that she etill continues in very
poor health, and has been almost con-
tinuously confined to her room
or bedfor matey weeks at times suffer-
ing the most intense pain. The nature
of her diseftee is of such a compli-
cation as to almost baffle the skill of
some of our best Medical men, We all
deeply sympathise tvith Mrs Penning-
ton in her severe affliction and sincere-
ly hope that her life may be epered to
her family, and friends and that res.
toration to health may be soon and
permanently assured.
Sawing bees are the order of the day,
We are sorry to say that Mrs. Wil-
liam Ferguson is very low at preeent
and the doctors have very little hope
of her recovery but we hope to soon
see her restored to her health end
Strength once More,
The convention held at the Evangel_
cal ebutch on March 3rd and 4th .Was
very largely attended, the church. be.
Ing crowded botit days.
Dame rumor says the wedding bells
'Will ring on the Maitland concession
011 Wedriesdrilt next.
Me, Xdward Minim purchased a fine
horse irom Dr. lia,milton Of Goderich
one day last Week at, a good figure.
Mr. and Mts. Sohn Johnston of
Winghatn epent Sabbath with .Mr, W.
J. Hamilton.
Mr. Nett. Boggs of Carlow had a bee
on Wednesday of last week drawing
lee,
those who pay The s° that was very la,rgely attended. The ser.
summary of the estimates
piper may .8ea vices were conducted by the Rev. Mr,
wherktheir money goes to. A doubt, McbTeil "of Bitylleld.
has been expressed in some quarters a
to whether cir not the tax -paying pub
lic is given sufficient information abou
the receipts and payments Howeeer
Salaries .'
FPAruPiePa
ni t.ir:gtts
l and stationary '
Repairs ,
Incidentals
To balance of acct. from 1900
$421286
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand ,• $537 86
dovern ment grent 800
Governreent grant to Model. 150
County grant to Model • 150
Medd feet• 65
Non resident fees 10
$33860O
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$1212 86
The largest item in the finance re-
port was for electric light, an account
which is much more regular than the
light itself, The receipts ftoni the
stock scales for the month of Febru-
ary amounted to over twenty-three
dollars,
RECEIPTS.
Stock scales
Weigh scales
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Cement sold
Cemetery •10 50
•• EXpENDITIIRES.
S. L. Scott, work $ 1 75
W. Steep, snow ploughing 5 00
W. Weir, snow ploughing 1 00
J'. Steep, snow ploughing 11 50
P. Evans, work 50
J. A Xing, bread for charity 60
11. Wiltsie,groceries for charity 1 65
J. & N. Fair, flour for charity 2 00
G. Levis, wood for charity 8 75
T. Beacom, groceries for charity 2 47
A. Couch, meat for charity 75
F. Evans, hauling vvoed 1 50
S. 5, Cooper, lime 25
J. Ridout, insurance 2 20
Ronald Engine Works 40 20
NEwsoltrecoith • 11 85
Electric light 64 75
Municipal World 5 27
$1070
• 12 85
300
-•We are also called upon to chronicle
the death of Mrs. Charles Tippet
which took place on Wednesday ()flea
week. She had not enjoyed good
health for some time. She was only
in her 33rd year and leaves a husband
and four young children, one of
theni only ten months old to mourn the
less of a troe and loving wite and a
tender and and affectionate mother.
The retnains were laid to rest le the
Bityfield 'cemetery . on Friday: The
funeral was very largely attended.
The numerous friends extend their
deep and sincere sympathy tdthe sad-
ly beteaved ones. Rev Mi. --McNeil
conducted the funeral services.
LONDESBORO
Miss Elva Adams was in London last
Week.
Rev, Mr. Coupland is tiick and was
not able to take his work on Sunday.
Messrs. Webb and Braithwaite took
the servicee here.
Messrs, Robert Cole and Humphrey
Snell Were in Guelph lest week,
'Mr. Chas, Meyers of London ehipped
beef from here last, week.
Mr. Wm. Lee haft received another
ear of seed peas. Sohn Brunsdon has
also received a ear of maehinery,
Mr. Wilfied Crisp of Seaforth spent
Sunday at home.
Mr, Melville Oliver is laid off work
from the organ factory at Clinton,
IMosso,. Sohn idrunsdon and Taylor
were in Sarnia as delegates. for the
Porestere of Londesboro and Con -
Wince,
AUBURN,
Mr, W. D. Wilson held, a very sue
omsful sale on Thursday of last week -
0. Baer of Stratfoe4 is again in the
village. Must be some attractionhere.
Mr. Robert Leitch entertained a few .
of his friends to an oyster supper last
week when a very enjoyable time was
spent.
.A. S. Knox has returned from the
Sault looking hale and hearty.
Mr. A. Brunsdou has removed his
implement shop to McCormiclee old
short. •
Miss Stocker is again home from
Goderich.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Armstrong of
Brussels were visiting friends in the
yillage last week,
Mr, John Knox has struck a good.
supply of water in his well on the prop-
erty he bought, of M. Baer. •
Me. E, Wilkinson has began to work
at E. Ballet for a year,
Mr. E. Collins was in the village one
day last week.
The sale of the late. John Goyim's
property was held last week and
brought good prices for everything. .
Miss Ella Tyndall is on the sick list.
Mr. john Cunningham is visiting our
burg.
Mr. Wm. Sturdy left for Parry
Sound last week, taking with him ,
three horses, a cutter, and one set of
harness purchased of Mr. j, Nichol.
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• Last Sunday the services in the Pres-
hyteria n churcle•began at 10.80, and
henreforth till further notice Sunday
School will be held, at 2 pain. This is
necessary under the new conditions im-
posed by the union with the .charge
the church in Goderich township
known as "Union." On the 12th of
.this month at '7,30 p,:w•the people
here will be asked to settle the ques-
tion as to whether they are ready to
proceed with a call or not. Many are
of the opinion that tinder the new con-
ditions the , churches should , be
thrown open to. the candidates
for a call. Rev, John McNeil,
who is at present supplying the pal -
pits is an ;excellent preacher and his
hearers here note 'with pleasure his
rapid progress toward complete re-
covery front the throat disability
under which he labored for some time
His services have been most accept-
able and 'highly appreciated.
The *Mowing are on the sick list we
regret to say: Charles Marks from an
attack of blood poisoning, Mrs. Joseph
Brown, Miss Fowlie, inflamnuttory
rheumatism.
Mrs. Brownett an aged lady, mother
of Thos, Brownett of the Front Road,
Stanley township was buried on Fzi-
day. Also we notice the cardsup An-
nouncing the dread fact' that Mrs.
Richardson of Stanley toninship had
gone over to the silent majority. Her
husband purchased the Rutledge
property here and we understand it
was his intention to move here and
conduct some branch of merchantfie
business.
There are a number of fishermen but
not many fish this season so far.
Mr. Elliott, Goderich, township, visit-
ed at Mr. Jas. Parke's last week.
We are sorry to have to report the
sad and sudden death of Mrs. Geo.
Brownett, -which took piece at her
home on the Bityfield Road on Wed-
nesday of last week in her seventy-
fourth year. She retired to her
bed in her usual health. about 10.
o'clock on Tuesday evening and in lees
than an hour one of the family entered
her bedroom and foUnd tier in an un-
conicious state from which she never
rallied. Medical aid was immediately
summoned but could do nothing to
give relief for she had received a par.
alytic stroke. She lived until the fol-
lowing day and then she passed away
peacefuly at about two o'clock. Mrs;
trownett was one of the early pioneers,
having settled on the farm where she
aim together with her husband many
years ago. Her husband preceded her
in death abont eighe years, She
leaves a family of font. girls and one son
to mouru the loss of a kind mother.
Mrs. Brownett was highly respected in
the vicinity she lived in and was a
good Christian woman and a member
of the Presbyterian church. The te-
tt:tains were interred in the Bayfleld
cemetery on Friday and were followed
by a large concourse of friends. The
bereaved family have the sincere
sympathy of the entire neighborhood.
ROV. Mr. McNeil conducted the funee•
al service.
We are very sorry to have to say
that at time of writing Mr. Joseph
Foster of the Parr tine it still very ill.
This malt esteemed veteran is having
0. hard time of it,
On *recent evening Mr. and Mrs 3.
T. Keys entertained the choir of the
Goshen Methodiet chnech When a few
• hours were enjoyably epent with
music, guinea and ribit chats not for-
getting the excellent, supper provided
by Mrs. Keys, The members of the
'choir much appreciate thir endeavors
of host and host to give them a
good time.
Mr. IOW* Johnston of Grandly,
North Dakoia and Mrs. Alonzo Fee
of the seme state are now guests of
their slider, Mrs. E. Boyce sr., hitaing
come home to attend the funeral of
their mother, Mrs. Robert Walker of
the Brownettit Line. The other mem-
bers of deceased's family ere t John
and William Walker, North Dakota
And Mrs, J. Thirsts of Alberta,
son.
Mr, T. Clark and wife of Dungan-
non Sundayed in the village,
Miss ,Hunkin of near Blyth Sundaye
ed in the village. ••
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It is reported that there is to be a
.weodudtthitigeinfir;tof,my
hevicaini.ty of Westfield
0,b .
Our sick people are around again .
.after a severe attack of the grippe.
• Our genial fi lend, Mr. C. Helveig, is .
on the sick listagain.
Miss Rose Riley of Londesboro is
.visiting her sister, Mrs. Bradford.
Miss E. Mole is visiting under the -
parental root . •.'
Obituary.—On Tuesday, Feb. 26th, '
the Great Reaper called to its long'
home the spirit of Rey. Robert -Hen-
derson, recent pastor of Knox church .
here, Deceased had been ailingfor
some time but bore bravely up till
within a day ortwo of his death. Ill
health had caused -him to resign his
charge here recently, after a faithful. .
and earnest stewardship of some eight
and a half years doration. He had,
however, gone to Ilensall on the •
Sabbath previous to his ' death • to
occupy the pulpit there. Returning •
the day following he fell ill and breath- •
ed his last an Tuesday at 6.30 p. m.sat
the manse here, leaviug his sorrowing
fife partner to 'mourn his loss. The, .
funeral service was held in the church,
Rev. E, H. f3awers officiating, while
Rev. McLean of Blyth ,addressed the
people and prayers were offered by
Rev. Hamilton of Leaburn and Rev.
Whaley of St. Helens. Several others
were in atteedence among whom
were Revs. John Young of Hamilton,
Fairbairn of Dungannon and Render -
8o0, brother of deceased. The Canad-
ian Foresters attended in a body and
although the inclement weather pre-
vented many from coming, there
was a fair turnout. •• The
church was tastefully draped and
a, beautiful flot•al° tribute with the
inscription "Our pastor" graced the •
casket. The laniented dead Was . a,
diligent and earnef3t church worker
and will be n3uch missed by the church .
and this Presbytery. which in the
words of Rev. McLean Bowed with •
the sorrowing members and grief
stricken wife in their, girt loss,
Mr. Thos. Lawlor is away seeing a
specialist to get a cancer remoeed from
his hp,
utpc'i
Ice ting is quite an industry here
at present local consumers obtaining
their annual supply and Blyth and
Smith's Hill procutir.g a quota, as well.
, Mr. Jatnes Young has teturned from
representing Court Dufferin, C. C. F.
No. 544 Sarnia, at which place the
High Court held its minuet session.
The mill yard is being well stocked
again.
Mr- Adam Maguie of Turriberry re-
turned home On Saturday last after
visiting at Mr. I. McOlymont's and
other friends for over a week. He
was accompanied home by Miss Ts
Tyndall who will spend a few days
visiting in that section of country,
.Mr. Ben. and Miss Addie Itathwell
are visiting friends in Grey township
this week. •
Mr. and Mrs. Will. Berteorn and
family of Clinton visited at S.0. Rath.
well's on Tuesday last.
The sale of Mr. Wm, IdcAllister's
stock on Tuesday last was well attend.
ed and solci pretty well to its value.
Billie leaves on Tuesday next for the
West. Mos lidcAllister will visit friends
it Hay township the remainder of thie
week.
11Ir, Thos. Rathwell has nearly all
his effects moved down to his farm
recently purchased from Mr, R. Boyce
of the second concession,
Mr.J.E.liarnWell is getting his store
painted and cleaned up which will. add
to its appearance as well as make it
look more attractive to his numerous
customers.
Mr. Launcelot Beattie sports a neve
driver these days. Iikee a nice horse
and has got one thie time,
Mrs. Wigginton and son of Tor
onto, neice of ?dr. T. Ward, is visiting
him at present.
We are glad tolearn that Illrloseph
Poster is slowly reeovering from his
serious illness.
The Verna Council IL T. of T. will
hold a grand concert in Temperance
hall on Tuesday. Mar. 12th. A. good
program will be furnished by Exeter
taleritalso Mr.lVtatt. Vincent of Exeter
will take part in the program. A small
admiesioe fee Will be cherged to defray
expenses.
Mr. Geo. Rathwell WAIS in !loosen on
business, and wad accompanied by
Miss L Poster. It is rumored that
George Is going into business far him -
telt soon.
You can't most always Aditidifties
tell but le IS rumored that certain
partite' irt Varna may enter the maul.
mortal state et* long,
A new dynamo is being placed in
the electric plant to furnish better
accommodation and our light&faclite
ties will then be second to norirboth in
regard to cheapnese and efficiency.
• BLYTD.
On Friday there wits a large Wen.
dance at the evening session of the
Farmers' Institute meeting held in the
Temperance hall, The addresses were
very instruCtive and edifying and the
musical progratn given atintervals was
excellent.
On Sunday two of our citizens faced
the storm to Goderich. The attraction
is too strong up in the circular town for
any weather to stop I. W.13.when the
spirit moves hint,
On Monday the funeral of the late
Mr. McInnes of Morris passed through
this burg on the way to 'Colon come.
tery fer interment followed by slam°
number of sleighs and sorrowing
friends.
On Monday night the member of It.
0. T. M.held their regular meeting in
Temperance hall.
On Monday afternoon Messrs. Sohn
and Robert, Brown left this station
with a fine 'carload of horses for Mani.
toba.
BAYPIELD,
Mr. Ernest Jennings of Park Mil
paid it visit at the neetOry this week
and took his sister, Miss Etlatithe,hottia
With him, °
Death has been busy in our midst
and in the neighborhood of the village
during the peat week. litte. Charles
Tippett, Wife of our tax collector, de'
parted the life MI Peb.27th at the early
age (483 years, leaving a family of
email children, the youngest being a
babe of ten *booths. The remain*
Wore interred at Bayfield cemetery,