The Wingham Advance, 1902-11-13, Page 88
CHRISTMAS
Isere Before You
Realize It $0
How about your Cake? Let us
fill your wants this year ---we can
please you. Our New Fruits are
here, and we are not afraid to
quote prices :--
3 lbs. Best cleaned Currants25c
3 lbs. Best Selected Raisins 30c
New Orange and Lemon Peels,15e
Now Citron Peels 20c
New Shelled Nuts, per lb 40e
New Spices.
New Cluster Raisins, lb 20c
Pastry Flour, 26 lbs. for 50c
TUDHOPE'S
Opp. Bank of Hamilton
California Points.
Round Trip Tourist Tickets good for nine
months on sale to all the popular WINTER
RESORTS TO CALIFORNIA,
Unexcelled Service to Chicago.
Fast trains equipped with modern wide
vestibule coaches, Cafe Parlor, Dining and
Pullman Sleeping cars. Prompt connection
with all Western lines,
Health Giving Mineral Springs.
ST. CATHARINES, PRESTON, ONT., and
the world renowned MT. CLEMENS, M1CH..
are situated directly on line of the Grand
Trunk.
Descriptive Booklets, Tickets, and all in-
formation from Agents.
J. D. McDONALD
District Passenger Agent, Toronto,
NOTICE!
Until the rooms in the now 'Tan.
stone Block are complete, I will
be found nt my residence on Leo-
pold St., opposite S. Youhill's.
T. J. Maguire
Real Estate & insurance Agent
Dr. Butler, specialist in diseases of
eye, ear, nose and throat. Eyes tested
and glasses supplied. Office opposite
St. Andrew's church, London, Ont.
MONEY To LOAN—At 41- per cent. on
improved farms. Easy terms of re-
payment; expenses light. Apply A.
Dulmage, Real Estate and Loan
Agent. Kent Block.
Queer feed to expect an animal to thrive on
is the stuff some people feed their stock. Some
animals thrive on anything, but your horse or
cow who is your faithful servant, should have
good, nourishing food, such as A. Carr sells.
Have just unloaded 3 cars Flour (1200 bags)—
largest consignment ever shipped into Wing -
ham at any one time by any one dealer. The
Keewatin Flour has such a reputation that we
aro not afraid to invest•in large quantities.
Try a bag and you will use no other. We
buy all kinds of grain at warehouse—highest
prices paid. Man constantly in attendance.
A.. _—I- CiA.RT.
MARKET SQUARE.
li- 1 902
New Fruits, New Peels
St. Helens.
.A tneoting of West iiuron Fanners'
Institute will be held on Tuesday,
Nov. 25th, commencing at 1.30 p.
The speakers will be—Mr, Elliott on
"The Bacon Hog," W. Bailie of
Dungannon will also speak oq a live
subject. Evening program at 8
o'clock. In addition to the delegation
and Woman's Institute, the Rev. S.
M, Whaley and Mr. C. A. Tebbut of
St, Helens will speak. Let there be
a full attendance,
CHUReM---The preparatory services,
in connection with Calvin church
which were conducted on Friday after-
noon last by Rev, Mr, Malcohn of
'1'eeswater were largely attended.
The sermon from Heb. 6 1 was
eloquent and practical. Large con-
gregations were also present on Sun-
day morning and evening,
when the pastor Rev, S. M, Whaley
preached two very Sine sermons.
A number were received on confession
of faith..,.The annual meeting of the
Women's missionary Society will
be addressed by Rev. J. S. Henderson
of Hensall on Friday evening.
The lecture on "Jamaica and its
religious life" 'by Rev. 0. H. P.
Owen of Lucknow in the Episcopalian
church, on Friday evening, was both
interesting and instructive and was
based on observations made while Mr.
Owen labored there in his young days,
A. collection was taken to aid in send-
ing some supplies to his brother's
mission station among the 13Iood
Indians as the station has suffered
severely from the floods. Mr. Owen
may some time later lecture on Social
life, customs, etc. All would be glad
to hear him.
NEWS NOTEs.—Mr. Jno. Joynt has a
nnrnber of teams hauling wood from
his bush near here to his evaporator in
Lucknow. They are now disposing of
500 bushels of apples per day.... We
are sorry to know that James, son of
Mr. J. Smith of the 12th con. was
injured by being struck by a rack ; we
trust he will soon be himself again.
C. A. Tebbutt was the guest of Mr,
John Joynt of Lucknow over Sunday
....Farmers in this vicinity have
about completed their work with
roots. There seems to be an abundant
crop Misses H. and E. Wellwood
and Miss A. Clark of St. Helens visit-
ed Goderich friends on Saturday.
THE MARKETS
WINGRAM MARKETS
Flour per 100 $I 00 to
Fall wheat per bnsh new 64 to
Oats per bush 0 25 to
Barley per bush . 0 50 to
Peas per bush 0 60 to
Bran
-1 hosts 20 00 to
115 2500 toto
Chop
(day 700 to
Butter per lb 07
16 to
Eggs- 0 18 toLard 0 15 to
Potatoes per bush 0 30 to
Apples per bag 0 35 to
Elides per 100 lbs.. ... 5 50 to
Lamb skins 0 35 to
Dressed hogs 6 00 to
Live hogs 5 50 to
Tallow, per Ib 05 to
Chickens per pair ..... , 30 to
Ducks per pair 00 to
Turkey, per Ib...... 10 to
Geese, per lb......,... 6 to
Wool 12 to
$2
66
0 28
0 50
0 65
18 00
23 00
1 50
7
0 16
0 18
0 15
0 40
0 40
50
45
6
0
6
5
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TORONTO STOCK MARKET.
For full and accurate market re-
ports see second page.
CANADIAN
p*CI:IFIC:
Transcontinental
Travel
The only All-Canadiaa Transcontinental
Railway.
Through train leaves TORONTO
at 1.45 p.m., Daily, For
WINNIPEG BRANDON •
MOOSE JAW
MEDICINE HAT CALGARY'
BANFF HOT SPRINGS
REVELSTOKE MISSION JCT.
AND
VANCOUVER
OVER
A
Unexcelled Dining Car Service North Bay
to Fort William. Stat Portage to Laggan
Revelstoke to Sieamous and North Bond
toA assiz. First -Class Sleepers Toronto
to Winnipeg and the Coast.
A. H. NOTMAN
Asst. Gen'l. Passr. Agt., Toronto
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New Canned Goods.
RAISINS. --Fine off Stalk Valencias, Selected
Valeneias, Sultanas, California Seeded Raisins, Lou-
don Layers and Black Baskets.
CURRANTS.--Patras, Fine 'Filiatra, Vostizzas,
including the celebrated. Black Beauty.
PEELS. --Lennon, Orange and Citron. Such
makers as Crosse tts Blackwell, E. Laymby & Son,
as well as the Canadian article.
CANNED GOODS.—Everybody knows the
height these goods have soared to. Some houses are
asking $1.75 per doz. for Tomatoes. We had ours
ordered in August, so.we can afford to sell thele a
good deal lower than the wholesale price of to -day.
Will be here this week.
at Griffin's
Corrie.
Don't forget the concert, Nov, 21.
Miss Hetnstock of Fordwich 5e at
the Rectory,
Percy Hill of Wingham was in the
Hub on Tuesday.
0. Horton and wife visited friends In
Lakelet on Saturday.
Thomas Johnston and son have gone
on a trip to visit friends in Coiling-
wood.
The Sabbath School concert in con-
nection with St. Stephen's church will
be held between now and Christmas.
Money changed bands on the result
of the Sifton trial ; a photograph of
the jury would be a great drawing
pard.
John Milison purchased from Mr..
Brown of Molesworth, a handsome
driver, for which he paid a high figure;
the horse is a dandy.
Miss Lizzie Vincept of Philadelphia
was the guest of Mrs. R. Ferguson of
Orange Hill, and other friends in the '
vicinity, last week. She returned to
her home on Tuesday,
Rev. Brown of Belgrave preached
Educational sermons in the Methodist
church last Sunday morning and even-
ing. to large and appreciative congre-
gations. Rev. Brown can always be
sure of a large audience in Gorrle.
A grand concert will be held in the
Gorrie Town Hall on Friday evening,
Nov, 21, under the auspices of the
Public Library Board. The object is a
worthy one, and no doubt a large au-
dience will be present. The program
is one of the best ever put on by local
talent. A play entitled "I'cn not me-
silf at all," by the Gorrie Comedy Co.,
will bring down the house. Quar-
tettes, duets and solos by the best tal-
ent of Wroxeter and Gorrie, is saying
a good deal for the success of the en-
tertainment. Last, but not least, Prof.
Earngey will produce the very latest
music on his gramophone, an up-to-
date instrument. The price of admis-
sion is the small sum of 15 cents for re-
served seats and 10 cents for general
admission. Let the "standing room
only" sign hang outside the town hall
on Nov. 21st,
We regret to announce this week
the death of a most esteemed lady,
Elizabeth Carson, wife of Mr. Wm.
Carson, which sad event took place at
her late residence on Wednesday, 5th
Nov„ at the advanced age of 75 years.
The deceased had been very ill for
some time ; she would rally for a time,
only to sink again, until death came.
Calmly she dropped off to sleep in the
arms of Jesus, whom she served, with
joy. The esteemed departed was an
old pioneer of Howiek and Gorrie.
Her aged husband was the first mer-
chant in the village. She was of a
kindly disposition, most highly respec•
ted, and one who will be greatly miss-
ed in the community. The funeral
took place on Friday afternoon and
was very largely attended Rev: R. J.
Garbutt, speaking with a sincere
knowledge of her trust in the Saviour,
with her aged husband, who has been
left alone, and the many friends of the
deceased, the entire community, join
in heartfelt sympathy.
Blyth.
A meeting in the interests of Prohibi-
tion was held in the Methodist church
on Wednesday evening.
Mr. John Sherritt has disposed of his
house and lot on Queen street, to Rich.
Pratt of Morris; price paid was $400.
Auctioneer Hamilton conducted a
very successful sale on Wednesday on
the farm of the late W. J. Taylor, just
north of the village.
A number of our citizens attended the
funeral on Tuesday of the late John
Mills of West Wawanosh. Deceased
had been suffering from cancer for about
a year; he gradually grew worse and
passed quietly away on Saturday. He
leaves a wife and grown-up family of
six daughters and one son. Deceased
was one of those large -hearted Irishmen
whom one is always pleased to meet. In
business, his word was as good as his
bond. He was an Orangeman for up-
wards of 40 years. The funeral took
place on Tuesday to Ball's cemetery and
was largely attended. •
The annual Methodist church anniver-
sary services took place on Sunday;
Rev. Brown, B.A., of Mitchell, preached
two edifying sermons to large congrega-
tions, and on Monday eve'g. a platform
meetiug was held; the resident minis-
ters, Revs. McLean and Edmonds, were
present and gave short, spirited addres-
es, touching on Prohibition. The choir
furnished excellent music. Miss Belle
Sinith, Brussels, rendered two fine solos;
Miss Minnie McNaughton gave two fine
readings. The services were a success,
financially and spiritually; proceeds
amounted to $150.
On Tuesday of last week a shocking
accident betel Philip Murray, proprietor
of the American hotel, Brucefield. Mr.
Murray, in company with a Mr. Snider,
wont Out shooting in the woods only a
short distance from the village, and by
some means ho stumbled and fell in
some brush. The gun was discharged,
the contents entering 1111 stomach and
bowels, leaving his heart bare, Ile only
survived a few hours, death being a hap-
py release. Mr. Murray Wee a respected
citizen of this place until a few weeks
ago, when he purchased the American
hotel in Brucefield, Much sympathy is
expressed for his wife and three little
fatherless children, who are loft to
mourn his lamentable death. Funeral
took place on Tuesday to Eglnondvillo;
The Sons Of Seotland conducted a ser-
vice at the grave, which was very im-
pressive;tthe largst ever seenthe Panorlinortege that localiwas ty.
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Apples 'Wanted !
Mahler Bros., Proprietors of the
Wingham Apple Evaporator, have
commenced operations. They are
paying the highest market prices for
all kinds of Apples, according to quali-
ty. Packers' Culls, Windfalls, &e.,
included, delivered at their factory on
Alfred street. Parties having apples
to sell will clo weli to see us before sell-
ing as we contract for the whole
orebti.rd—shaken off—suitable for dry-,
ing purposes.
VILER ILER BROS. WINQIIANI
THE W'INGHAM ADVANCE
Blnevale.
Miss Mable Thomas has returned
from Ohio.
Miss Tilly Young of Wingham visit-
ed here last week.
Mr. John King is building an imple-
ment house 21,40,
Mr, and Mrs, Watson of Sunshine
spent Sunday here,
Mrs, Craig and family removed to
Walkerton last week,
Miss McEwen of Attwood is visiting
Mre, Robt. McPherson,
The Butter Factory and Flax Mill
have been closed for the winter.
Mr. Frank Scholes of Algorna is vis-
iting his sister, Mrs. John King.
Rev. Mr. Swann and Rev. Mr. West
exchanged pulpits last Sunday,
Mrs. J. Pocock and Miss Bertha
Haney were on the sick list last week.
IVlr.e Scott, of Galt, is visiting her
sister, Mrs, Maxwell of the .Bluevale
road.
Mrs. Ira Barclay of Ypsilanti, Mich.,
is visiting her father, Mr. Wm.
Messer,
Mrs. Herbert Burgess of Owen
Sound is visiting relatives in this vi-
cinity.
Miss Ruby Duff, who has resided
near St, Catharines for some time, has
returned home.
Miss Jessie Robertson of Wroxeter
paid a flying visit to friends in the vil-
lage last
il-lagelast Saturday.
Will. Stewart has arrived home,
having completed his season's carpen-
ter work at Grand Valley.
Rev. Mr. Garbutt of Gorrie will
preach anniversary services in the
Methodist church next Sunday,
Kersie Jackson has built an addition
to his kitchen, also a woodshed, which
will make q!tite an improvement.
Robt. Mason and fancily of East
Wawanosh, moved into the house,
lately occupied by C. Herbert, last
week.
A. McEwen has been, engaged as
principal of our school for another year;
he has given good service. Miss Jean
Black has also been engaged as teach-
er for the Junior department. Miss
Black has given excellent satisfaction.
The Stewart Brothers of Molesworth
are threshiug.in this neighborhood at
present with their combined thresher
and straw cutter, and are giving good
satisfaction, Farmers say that they
thresh as fast as others do and make a
good job of cutting the straw.
Grey.
Mr. and Mrs. Love of Mitchell spent
a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Ward,
of the 2nd con.
Mr. and Mrs. R. McIntosh of Moles-
worth spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs
Ed, Smith, 2nd con.
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Musgrove and Bert
McIntosh of Essex, visited with E.
Bryans and family this week.
A. Temperance meeting will be held
in Roe's church on Friday evening,
consequently the usual. League meet-
ing will be withdrawn this week.
We are sorry to report that Miss
Annie Attwood is not improving in
health. Her many friends hope to
hear of a change for the better soon.
Don't slight the great offer given by
by the Advance. Everybody who ad
mires a newsy and up-to-date local pa-
per should subscribe for the Advance.
Mr. Wm. Mines, con. 2, had a most
successful auction sale en Tuesdav of
last week. everything selling at a very
high figure. Mr. Mines is breaking up
housekeeping and is going to visit
with relatives in London,
William Pollard & Son, of Hartland
Farm McKillop, recently sold to Mr.
Hamilton, buyer for the Grand
Trunk stables, Windsor, a span of
three year old geldings for which they
received the handsome price of 015.
A committee is being formed on
Tuesday evening of this week, in con-
nection with the concert which will be
given in aid of the Sick Children's
Hospital, in Victoria Hall, Jamestown,
in the near future, Watch for the
date.
The Trustees of S. S. No. 4 have se-
cured the servioes of Mr, Robert Weir
of Turnberry (now attendingNormal
School at London) as their teaeber for
1903. From what has been learned of
Mr. Weir, the Trustees are satisfied
that he is a clever student, as he comes
very highly recommended.
Salem.
Mrs. H. McTavish of Stratford is
visiting her mother at preeent.
Mr. Howell, also his daughter Mrs.
Mc1'.!eag, retnrned to their home last
week.
Mrs. J. Gallaher is at present visit-
ing her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Bryans of
Grey, and Mrs. Alex Bryans of Morris.
A. number from Belwore and
Wroxeter attended• the quarterly
meeting in this church on Sunday
last.
Mr. John Bryans and hie sister's
Misses Liz ie and (?lora visited the
home of Mrs. A, Gallaher the early
part of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Musgrove
of Essex, also their son J. It. Musgrove
and wife of the sante plate, attended
the Amoral of the late Mrs. Wnt. Car-
son of Gorrie on Friday last, Mrs.
Carson was a sister to Mltp, Musgrove,
sen,
There will be held a tea -meeting in
the Methodist church here on Friday
evening next. Tea will be served
from six to eight o'eloek, There will
be addresses from several ministers,
also recitations, and music from the
choir I a good time Is expected.
. -In the Punjaub, India, the biggest
medical undertaking the world has yet
seen has began. The whole population
of 7,000,000 is being inoculated with
plague serum.. Orders for 00,000 doses
I tt day have been given out,
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November 13, 1902
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(next door to the Post Oilice)--•and to keep a fresh stock of everything
kept in a .first-class Drug Store •
Business Motto
"Quality First "
If You Want • the Best in •
Drugs, Perfumes, Toilet Articles, Purses, Brushes, Combs, Sponges,
Dyes, Toilet Soaps, Rubber Goods, etc.,
YOU WILL BE AISLE TO 0 -ET IT PROM
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East Wawanosh.
Miss Annie Nixon of Donnybrook
has returned hone.
John Solar, who has been ill is able
to be aronnd again.
Willie McGuire is hired at J. Solar's
for the fall months.
Tax collector, J. H. McClinton, is
again going his rounds.
Arthur Kingsbury of Guelph is vis-
iting friends on the Gth just now.
Mr. and Mr. Cameron of Lucknow
visited Westfield friends on Sunday.
Mrs. Wm. Wightrnan presented her
husband with a baby girl last week.
Julia Naylor of the Otis spent Sun-
day under the parental roof at Bel -
grave.
Robt. Tunney of Westfield is en-
gaged hewing timber for Robb. Mc-
Dowell's new barn.
Herbert and Wellington Henry are
renewing old acquaintances around
Westfield at present.
We are sorry to hear of the serious
illness of Mrs. Wni. Rath, who is
lying very sick with pneumonia.
Wm. G. Nethery and cousin, Miss
Tillie, visited their uncle's R. Leish-
man on Saturday and Sunday.
Wm. Jones, who has been working
at J. B. Nichol's of Oth, is engaged
with David Scott for the winter.
A young man near Sunshine is look-
ing for converts on 0th of Morris; it is
reported he has met with success.
Miss Ellen Leishman of Marnoch,
who has been spending a couple of
weeks with friends in Morris, return-
ed home on Saturday.
J. R. Nichol of the 0th, has rented
his 100 acre farm to D. Cook for a
number of years. Mr. Nichol, whose
health is not good, intends going far-
ther south for -the present.
COUNCIL MPETINCt.
Council met Nov. 6 pursuant to ad-
journment ; members all present,
Minutes of last meeting read and
adopted.
Dr. McA.sh, Belgrave appeared be-
fore the Council soliciting some assist-
ance for Albert Haggit, a young man
residing at lot 42, Con. 5, laid up with
a broken leg, and in indigent circum-
stances. After hearing explanations
regarding Mr. Haggit's case, it was
decided that steps he taken to have
hire sent to the House of Refuge at
Clinton.
The following accounts were receiv-
ed and ordered to be paid ;—James
Martin 53 yds. gravel, road div. No.
68, $2.00 ; James Martin 271 yds. gravel
and 7 days inspecting gravelling on
Western • boundary, $21.20; Fred.
Rath, digging drain as per Engineer's
award sideline 39 and 40, con. 5, $37,85;
John Colo pathmaster, repairing
brg, mtc, a,
consid. esti and 0, $ti8.2ber5; Mec nanon1t lot Bros
gravel, con. 6 and 7,319.80 ; W.Deaeon
drawing and putting In tile in culvert
lot 33, Con. 10, also putting in culvert
and gravelling lot 33, con. 10, $21 ; H.
McGee drawing tile, putting in culvert
and repairing approaches to bridge
lots 30, con. 10 and 11, $5: W1n. Par-
don, rebuilding and repairing bridge
lots 30 and 31, con. 13, $3.00 ; James
McGee. building snowfence sideline 30,
31, con. 10, $65 ; Robert Scott, sen.,
drawing and putting in concrete cul-
vert, also repairing culvert sideline 36
and 37, cons. 0 and 10, $1 ; P. Porter-
field, services revising Voter's Lists.
attending Court at Belgrave, rent for
room etc. by birder of the County
Judge, $13,20; Alex. Porterfield, ser-
. vices as Qonstable serving notices re-
•'sising voters' Lists, attending Court
at Belgrave,'mileage etc., by order of
County Judge, $7.00; Wm. Robinson
selecting Jurors 1002 $2.00, also at-
tending Voters' List Court at Belgrave
by order of County Judge, $2,50, in
all $1.50. A. smother of small accounts
amounting.to $15,50 for gravel, gravel-
ling, repairing culverts etc,, also re-
teived and paid.
The Treasere(r reported .cash on
band at date, $276.04.
By-law No. 10, 1002, appointing
place of Nomination, places of Elec-
tion and Deputy Returning Officers for
ensuring Municipal Election, duly
read and passed, R. G. McGowan lot
40, eon. 2 is P. R. O. for polling silb-
division No. 1 I—John S. Scott. sane
for Div. No. 2, ----John Lliiott Jr, for
Gibbons A
and John Glb co 8 lot 2
Div, No. 3, ,
con, 11, for Division No. 4.
By-law No. 11, 1002, being a 13y -law
to raise by the issue of Debentures
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The Wonderful Sale of Furs
we are having proves conclusively to us that our Furs are right in quality, style and price. Never
before in our long business experience have we been so careful in selecting our Furs, and never be-
fore have we had such values to offer. No matter what you require in Furs, whether it be a
Jacket, Ca,pel'ine, Muff, Ruff, Boa or Gauntlets, we can please you both in quality and price. Buy
your Furs at Gordon's -- they will be satisfactory.
Women's Beautifully Modelled Skirts at $5.00. '
The materials include Oheviots and Homespuns, and in point of style every Skirt is a particularly
• pretty representative of some leading New York style—there aro Skirts with Braids and others with
silk and satin strappings—while they last you may buy them for $5.00
A SNAP IN BLANKETS.
Only 17 pairs Fine All Wool Blankets, made of absolutely pure all wool yarns. close even twills,
soft finish, blue and pink borders, never sold less than $3.25—our very Special price, per pair, $2.50
Tremendous Cut in Clothing.
For the next few weeks we are having a big Cot Price Sale of Clothing, and will give you the biggest
bargains that have ever been offered in Huron County. Read the list carefully :—
Boys' double breasted Pea Jackets, made of heavy Melton cloth, splendidly lined and finished
$3.15
thronghout, never sold less than $0.75—Cut Price Sale
OUR $9.00 OVERCOAT.—T'iis is the Overcoat we likd to show to Clothing buyers. Its one of
our best values. and easily the biggest money's worth we ever gave in Overcoats at Nine Dollars.
Fashionable in length and style — HoHesty in quality and tailoring — Perfect in fit and finish. The
material is heavy all wool Cheviot, Oxford Grey shade. The style is the popular long loose back,
with full skirt—splendid linings—all sizes—for $0.00
10 Men's Heady Tweed Suits, made with doable breasted coat, well lined, the Ary latest cut, and
put together by the bast Tailors in Montreal, These Suits if made by any tailor in town would cost
at least $12—but while they last you may buy them at the almost impossible selling price of $6.75
Men's Stylish Overcoats, made of good serviceable Melton Cloth and splendid wearing Tweeds—
the price of these Qoats is $0.00 — Cut Price Sale Price $6.50
Come with the crowds and get the big bargains during our great Out Price Sale.
D. M. GO;:DON
Big Prices for Trade.
the sum of $6300, for the purpose of
building a bridge on river at lots 31,
con, 6 and 7, . to be submitted to a
vote of the rate payers for their assent
at the next ensuing Municipal Elec-
tion on January 5, 1903, read a first
and second time.
Henry Deacon lot 89, Con. 10 was
present and complained about the
way he had been used in the matter
of a ditch he had dug at or near his
property let by Councillor Carr some
time ago which was as yet unpaid,
and threatened to take legal proceed-
ings against the Council if this matter
was not settled right away, Mr. -Carr
in self defence stated that as soon as
Mr. Deacon finished this contract ac-
cording to terms of agreement signed
by Mr. Deacon himself when job was
I let, the pay for same would soon be
forthcoming.
The Council then adjourned till
Monday 15th December next.
P. Porteifiehl, Clerk.
Wroxeter.
Mr. C. Cook was a guest at Mr, T.
Herephill's on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Minshull of Gorrie
Sundayed at the parsonage,
Mr, Frank Belden of Toronto Jct. is
visiting his aunt, Mrs, T, Miller.
Mrs. Hupher and family left on
Monday for their new home in the
°tSoo."
Mrs. Titling of Goderich and Mrs,
Belden of Toronto are visiting friends
in town.
Me. David Martin retnrned home
last week after his visit with friends
in Manitoba.
Misses Nellie Mulch and Laura
Lewis of Gorrie visited Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Mutch on Sunday.
Mrs, Hazlowood, who has been visit-
ing friends in Mt, .Forest and Conn
returned home last week.
Quite a number from town intend
attending the Foresters concert in
1!ort.,itch on Thursday, the occasion
being the opening of the new Forest-
ers, Hall in that place.
The concert held in Methodist
chnrch on Monday evening was very
50000882111, The crowd was not as
large as
might haveve been expected.
The views were good, being entertain-
ing, instructive, and nt times very
Amusing.
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Morris.
Miss :Maud Bryans visited with her
sister, Mrs. Jos, Ames, 3rd con. Grey,
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Bryans attended
the funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Car-
son of Gorrie on Friday lest
Mr. Hub Miller has been re-engaged
as teacher at S. S. No. 10 for 1003. Mr,
Miller gets nn advance in salary.
Chas. V.r.nnortnan of Varna and
Mrs. Ilarold 13, Ransford of Clinton
visited their sister, Mrs, Geo. Hanna,
3rd line on Sunday,
The Youth; people of S. S. No, 7 pur-
pose having a Box Social in the Stone
School o
n the evening iig of Friday aY
Nov.
21st, A good programme of ulu8ie, re -
talons and dialogues, etc., is being
prepared. Admission 15c, ladies free,
.1\
"Poor folks friends
soon forget them."
Superficial shoes
lose customers.
The Slater Shoe
market cost money.
It is too valuable to
Ise -through giving
mere finish at the
expense—or-service.
"The Mater Shoe"
`w',oa�yeac betted"
For sale only by W. 3. Greer