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The New Era, 1881-08-25, Page 8CLINTON NSW ERA,: I3xinr0,--The dust on. the roads is very fan bad, and rain would be quite acceptable. `t`HURSDAY, AUG. 251 1 Mr. R. Coats has much improved the ap- LOCA L N O T I C F S. pearance of his place= the Bayfield road, _ by paint, etc 1V'.e observe that a number Secure your seats for the Concert at once. of the shade trees planted in the spring 'a, are dead; they ehoulld be replaced at the first opportunity: Mr. Perrin's block is being rapidly pushed forward. The am-; algamation of the 'Telegraph Companies will do away with one of the offices here. <� seem ignore the tae Many people s r to oxe h "black 1MI a e yP p g knot [tet" in reference to plum trees, There are several, thistle .patches in town that should be trimmed down. `iVe are pleased to see that people are introducing more open fences in front of their„ flower gardens; if a man has a pretty garden why enclose it with a high board fence.. The schools, both High and Model, will re -open on the 1st of Sept. ; the former will have a full staff of male teachers, all well qualified and efficient. The damage done to the building of Craib, Macwhirtor &. Co. by a wind storm, is being repaired by Bowie Bros. Boney Campbell has rented his old stand in Mr. Smith's new block, and. intends fitting it up in good style. Mr. W. Thornton showed us, on Monday, a splendid specimen of ripe grapes; he is the. first to have ripe fruit of this variety' here. A number of indi aus.were in town on Saturday, and dispos- ed of a lot ofbows an arrows, Fairs mill shut down last week for repairs, is running again as usual. A horse b :longing to Mr, S. Pike, hurriedly cress ? s the street,: on Monday, the buggy att M� d to it going on its side; this method of travel is not the most popular.The brickwork of W. Coats. store is completed. Blue plan* are in the market.. `Tomatoes are turning out poorly this year; they . are stung -.by • :something.er other which quickly.clfases thereto rot, Flax seeing to be the pried: - pal product now coming, in, and there is ii great deal of this. Mr. A. H. Manning occupied the pulpit of the Methodist Church twice on Sunday last. Mr. John Hodgins returns from his trip to the sea shore this week. 'Mr. Jae- Turnbull. re- turned to town on Friday.. Mr, B. Webb, for some. time engineer in Pair's mill, left by G. T. R. for Manitoba, Inst week: Mr. McLennan, grain buyer, left by the same route for thesame•place, on Monday." A few day's since Mesrs. .M. McTaggart Co. shipped several fanning mills to Mus- koka.' On Tuesday a quantityof *butter was _ shipped from here to Wingham, to complete' a consignment being made up for Montreal; Mr, S. Andrews, and eldest , daughter, left by G. W. R. -on Monday, for Scotland, Dakota, • About sixty persons left here on Tuesday, on the G, W. lt. ex- cursion .to . the Falls; by the time the train • reached its destination it was well filled; the train did not got back *till next mora ing, but those who .returned with it ex..- pressed x= pressed themselves as Well pleased, with the trigg,•• a number remained over at the. :G'riiiisby Calms ;Ground. There has been comparatively little -Wm -in weather of Iate, and overcoats have been called int() . use in the evening!. The. G. T. 11. announce a cheap excursion to,Detroi,t and Chicago, on the M'Otli inst., 'ckets good for ten days;. fare from Clinton to Detroit and return, $2.75 to Chicao: and' return $0:25. A. person.from Sebringville was lately look-- ing after a business stand here for the pur- pose•ofeugaging.in business ; we'have'not yet learned w hetherhe secured it or not. A 'great many stranggers, , principally ladies, are visiting friends in town, • A's there is likely'to'be, a large crowd: here next Wed- netsday, on tlae occasion of Cole's circum' being here, and:uiriong'thein a nu'niber.ofl sharpers, people. would do well to leave their;valuables in secure 'places ; .any of our readers who may be -tempted on that day to ""just look at this littlegare,".had better keep clear of the same if they •"do not •wish to lose their money. A person remarked to us the . other -day that - "t ho wished all the councillors had their- noses, stuck into the sewer that runs from near • the Post office, then they'd be as. sick .as. he was of the stench•therefrom;" rather a cruel wish, but not Without reason.. Miss Creaser,' of Oweit Sound,:•who•hes .been . visiting.her sister,. Mrs. 'Macwhirter,' re- turned home on Wednesday.. The firemen were out on. Friday evening filling,tanks, and although they. worked until a late hour, will require to come out again in order to finish up.'.' Mr. W. Craig dispos- ed of •a car -load of•cattle at - Stratford • this - week. Several of thepplucked ..candidates at the recent intermediate examinations have signified their intention of appeal- ing .; by this'nieans -any of them who were Only a few marks .behind, stand a chance ofgetting through on the revision of their papers. An excursion• from Mitchell, under the auspices of the Mechanics' - Iii• stitute., goes up to Goderich this morning. Rev. W. Broley, of Palmerston, who is on the si.l-•list; is visiting the inembers'oihis former congregations 'in this vicinity. Wn Miler wonder that the president of Division -Court will be held here. on the the Anti -cow Society pokes fun, at the 30th inst. Mr, Jas. Watson, who died at way things are managed about the town Goderich last week, was. the father of Mr, hall.: Supposing that tho hook and ladder. Geo. Watson, late. of this place. • Rev. A waggon was quickly wanted, how could. it.. E. Smith; of .' Manchester, formerly of be pulled out Over the lamp posts, boxes; •Holmesville, has, joined the. ranks of the •barrels, &e., that occupy the Jane :to; the benedicts. "Several loads of new barley and south of the building:" What isthe health oats have been disposed'•ofon the market- committee arket committee about that it allows. foot pas:. here;; the former is said to be a much sengers to be poisoned -with abominable. better erop than. last • Year. Mrs. Whitt stenches at different places `near the side- will resume her music classes, as follows: Walk, all the way to the Western station, Londesboro, •Wednesda , 31st; Clinton,' on Mary street. Thursday, Sept. ist; Blyth, Saturday, 3rd. On Tuesday a large drove of horses from Mitchell passed through ' this place on their way to Goderich, where they Were to take ,boat for. • Duluth. Capt.. Sheppard, who Went to Toronto on Monday,' to take part . in the • Ontario Rifle' Association matches, figures among the,prize.winners. Mr. D. Cantelon has commenced the ship- ment of apples, sending off a quantity to Toronto, on Tuesday, The cresting has :been erected on the niarket.building,' A horse belonging to a Mitchell man, on its; way to Manitoba, died at the llatten.bury 'House stables,. en Tuesday. ' The next Greenway party leaveb on the 7th : Sept. The trotting race at Seafortli, on Baur- day, between :u Clear Grit four-year old front Brantford, and Davidson's Magician, was easily won by the .former ,in three straight heats;' the best time was 3.1ii. The a 1 : picnic in eon nection with St.Paul's ' t Sabbath school, will to held at aplo n to -day. The first new wheat shipped from here, was two ear loads . ex. ported by Mr. R. Irwin, on Tuesday. The new building intended.for the use of the Doherty Organ Company topicily ap-• poaches completion, and will .bo one :of the largest_o£ the. kind and most complete in its equipment in Ontario. Mr. U. Irwin is shippingall his wool, about two oar loads, to awrence, !!sass; the buyer said he purchases more at Clinton, than at any other station west of Stratford, See. the plan. of Hall at Bamford 's. indicates that the great show of the world is owned by W. W. Cole, adal will be in Cliuton next Wednesday. Black Machine Oil, by the barrel, very Cheap, at .13. Davis', Clinton. Don't miss seeing and hearing the "Ten Virgins:on Friday evening. Get your tOek- ets at Raneford'a. The only show that "never" divides is W. W, Cole's massive moving enterprise. It will exhibit at Clinton, on the 31st inst., in all ite • overwhelming vastness. Sylvan. Photos at Foster's, Clinton, At nearly every place where W. W. Cole's great shows have ,exhibited this season thou. sands of people have .been turned away unable to gain admission. This ie the result of hav- ing the Best show on Earth." It will be in Clinton next Wednesday. Go and hear Miss'Maggie Foe"ler, dn, Friday evening, at the Town Rall, _---� town Sepivo. Mn. J. C1tAin is spending his holidays with friends in Oxford county. MAYOR Jo1r15sToN, of Strathroy, was in town on business, on'Friday. BEv.-R.-FowhEit,_of Listowell,.former- ly of Clinton#, is spending a few days .at (xoderich. • IT is reported that Mr. H. Morley, of this place, intends to open a general store. at Belgrave. - • John"Ransford, 'wife and family, and • Mrs. W. H. Ransford are enjoying lake Huron breezes from the Point Farm.' AXON° the list of Q. C'sjust gazetted, we observe the name of Mr. J. Creaser, of Owen Sound, father -or Mrs, J. Macwhir- ter, of this place.. • ' THE Clinton Brass Band has entered for the tournament which' takes place in Goderich to -day. We expect the boys to make a good record for themselves. . Mn. CHAS. GLEW, of the Sifron goad, so his his fall wheat on Saturday. _How «many are there ahead of him. Mr. Bam- ford, of Stapleton, sowed his on Tuesday. 'THE' EXPOSITOR .is in error in stating that Mr. W. T. Morphy bias been engaged as mathematical master of Clinton High School. No such. appointment has been. • made. A CARD received from Mrs. J. B. Racey, announces the safe Arrival of herself and family at Owatonna, .Mich., and expresses their pleasure at the appearance • of. the country. • a FRUIT STEAL•ING.—We understand that ;: ` -boys-`and even young men ace makiing' too free with fruit in the gardens of town.— Woad own.Woad s lieln to discontinue the.prac- tise it: a . be done once too' often. Mit. Ea: G1LAsnOW, who returned from Ilfichig'' n "last Week, states ` that the crops. there were almost entirely burnt up, owing to drought. He said he never before saw a' section of country looking so .bad for ,want of rain. • REv.W.MCDoNAcni intends, ivebelieve, giving an address At an early day on . the. subject of "`amusements," from the stand- point that mostof the so-called amuse- ments of the:day are inimical to the. spiritual welfare of the 'people. A WELL' known and wealthy resident of a neighboring town, a few days since in- formed us that his property had depreei- ated $15,000 in value within a year or so past. ' We are' sorry . for him;. but know that the property of no 'man in Clinton has depreciated to that extent. 0 r Sunday. morning.'a very" well dressed person, a lady in appearance, passed; along Albert Street so intoxicated that.it was with difficulty she kept on the sidewalk. In her hand alie carried a small bottle, which was supposed to have contained her supply of liquor. Alittle girl accompany- ing her, was crying bitterly as they strug gled along. It is said,- by parties who should know, that she has been inthis condition for two weeks. MR. GED. SWALLOW, late. of •Cooke's 'grocery, has been offered and hits accepted a good situation with Mr. Irwin, the Clin- ton grain buyer. .Mr:.Swallow is a steady and reliable person, and his employer could hardly . get' a better man., for ,two position. ' lie: will be an acquisition to Sunday school circles in Clinton, having for some time, very efficiently filled the position of secretary in lcnox church S.C. We wish him every success in his new home.—Signal. [Mr. _Swallow• takes the position of warehouseman for Mr. Irwin GRAND Coilogi t'. --The coining local event of the weelc'is the concert. of Prof. Holmes and 'class, on Friday evening: The Prof. promises n'rich treat, both .for the oyes and ears of all who attend, The stage will be handsomely decorated. and trimmed withevergreen wreaths, present, ing a fine appearance. The Ten Virgins will be a special attraction, .while the iuusic,,both instrumental and vocal, from amateurs and foreign talent,v il l fully the expectations of thlarge and cultivated audience which will attend. Everything bespeaks a crowded house, for 70 reserved seats are already taken, up to the hour of going to press, a a. m. 'ISE.sxir.-•••A. C. Simons, for many years connected with the Goderich Star, died at his father's residence on Wednesday last. He learned his' trade in the office of the Stratford Beacon, and when a young man was considered an exceptionally goo printer. When. he took control oftho Star he had the best chance for making money of any newspaper man in thecounty, as he had all the Conservative patronage, at ,whatever price he liked tp ask, but inat- tention to business caused hien the loss of much of this. He Was- at one time a member of the Masonic, Oddfellow, and Orange societies, but had lately ceased eon- nection therewith. At the request of his parents he was buried under the Orange order eon Friday. Pr INT *INF" ETHODIST IIYM BOOB ALL PRICES AND STYLI1S. S..II1OOL BOOBS 1Tm1f AND COMMON. Readers in.sll the new bindings, IRON Wins , &e. W. H. SDIPSON,• Clinton. a •{TP ommoaaMMTT o m m ,o. c . s,'. Ransford's amity Book StQre, PAY . TNS DRY GODDS EMPORIUM Noiv offer the ba,lanee of their. Summer goods At Greatly • :EEDDOEIJ PRICES To; make room for New Fall ' Docs WIIIe}t ARE NOW DAILY ,.ARRIVING. The Celebrated IRON BOUND indestructable Readers, same price as ever. INTOLWOOLEN: MILLS Are•running full blast, and prepared, as naval, to do all kinds of work in :the Woollen ling. Cai,Wiaving aid Maa!,factittlig • I , . nr:ni,i,x KINDS; DONE ON �9EonmNOmt@t 4)F.ATJL KINDS; DONE ON.SHORT NCJTTC1: TWEEDS, FLANNELS, .YARNS,• BLA IaT.$, &c,. CO IS1AN'TL'Y ON HAND, .400o ozohange .for Wool o •Doll. for Cai dT P&zCES •LOWER. 11AN ZYg&,- COTztV ri t. CLINTON, ilia, 1881 ! Ay .rose! s. BUILDER'S SUPPLIES r CONDUCTOR PIPES -- VES'i; . r4 F MACHINE OIL.. iIAxty sm ?Ants. BRASS KETTLES, 1,N�114i1Sr,l,,i:r [iuNs, SEST'VALVE EVER Ob'EEnii»: WIFI PS LEAH PAI NTS. WAR1tANTED GENUINE AND LAW. PRICES. .i MUM, CO1ti1it AND APPLE PARERS *tsnnotget rtut of order,' 51IOFn COM61Nblt). • . llnlacliin,s warranted.:.,., • Eva) UPED ' TINWARE. rnrciES. $NELF HARDWARE AID BUILDERS' SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY.' PNENII( BLOCK AV ' .CLLNTON ONT. d. IS rimcq DBRKE BTO: REMOVED. RIAND. BR Have rexn4ved to their new' Store, one door north.: of their old stand, Albert Street, Clinton. 'ARANO BBOS„ - = SI611 Of THE PIDLOCN, ED BRIOKSTO • OUR STOCK 9F . STAPLES fully assorted, in eluding PRINTS, COTTONS, . DUCKS, SHIRT. DNGS, COTTON WARPS, and GRAIN - BAGS.- The AGS.. P. 5. -K�Yze very highest market price p;id for Butter & Eggs, * ,; either cash or trade. ,STT S E M .A.N`,, CLINTON, For the Month of August, PREVIOUS TO 'PROCEEDING WITH ,REBTTILDINO AND EXTENSION : OP PREMISES. WILL OFFER 'ECIAL BARG L LINER OF GOODS, To make froom for alterations and extension ofpre-: Til . 'ONLY... ••mimei�, FOR ONE • M4tV Agent for Walker's Patent Butter Worker. ALBERT STREET, CLINTON. A .T ..D 435 *ell AND. 235. Boys And es many Ladles au rttl'i.'pou4likily . mitkt.iL anvmitettt, la mall and examine the :tYtiaaetset• JAMES TW1TPELL'S. Summer stock of Boots &Shoes,. — W$It t rtt rs r -- . SELLING OFF AT A REDUCTION 'OF. 10 PER .OT FOR CASH .r In order ,to, nrnke robin for an 1111111.143Z PALL AND w1NfER•STOCI. Parunr5, de ttize atto look •,t OV1e MARYIRT *ND T.11IR10RMMit ]417'TA, which we m.nnfrrtnir+ ourytr••,:eK att�att1Wi HARNESS DEPARRT11 ENT. a.aaekip,,at ' . . kiA1tIlEbB l,ltirlT ANA itE'ArY` bOUBLIb AND KiNliY.11 Made et the beet i.wtierial'aua work •x6eedinrty low price,, Cor A good daft (.OLLAit, mile le last tato place, AS we warrant. Coin let t• gall„ !rem a silts a ,. r � R 1iUZr=b � i.aa8 v • •A T ! r s as•tttrt • xAIIR7Il1 stud �'ALIN$ii-1 very la 8 ap 7 ! ALT, GOODS %l.l ItRANTED. 3A11111 T'I/lT(j i1I,L, yfateriu lei/Ike