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. ontest is thus announced ; A Lig, Indiana- polis daily sat upon the Dublin Review. You ought t to have heard the thing squeal.' An Alsbamiian who lost a hat on James Bacheunan's. election, paid the wager last week: The returns must-come in very slow in Alabama, A Baltimore girl the other . morning tried that good old time-honored plan of lighting the kitchen fire with kerosene, Nothing has benzine of her since. «A wan rushed breathlessly into a Tanger € office in 8t Paul, and approaching the legal luminary, excitedly remarked : 'A man's tied a hoop to my horse's tail. Can I do anything 7 Yes,' replied to the attorney 'go and untie it. This was good advice and only cost the man $5. The delighted youth gnaweth the unripe fruit. with which our first mother tempted our first father, until lo and behold an un- pleasant pain seizeth him below the girdle, and causeth him to shed tears ot repentance, while he curseth our first parents for not devouring the entire lot of fruit and its seed. A very genteel appearing young man wearing kid gloves and carrying a lithe and flexible walking-stick, Ehcught he would Have a joke with a rusty and venerable far- met on the Fair Grounds, last Tuesday afternoon. "Halloo," said the dandy, "are you one of the judges on Hogs?' "Waub yans, walk right up and let me look at you," said the tarmer, That youth was soon lost amid the crowd and no other judges on swine saw him. ---------- Epps's Cocoa. --GRaTEFUL AND CoMPORT' me~The agreeable character of this prepar- ation has rendered it a general favorite Made simply with boiling waterand milk.-- Each packet is labelled James Epps & Co., Homaopathic Chemists, 48; Threadneedle- street, and 170, Piccadilly. Works for Dietetic Preparati'ne, Euston.road and Camden Town, London. Fruow's 's HypopmospaiTss. --The merit of this wonderful remedy is due to its peculiar property of restoring the wasted tissues of the body to their original firmness and vigor. or action there is death or decay of an amount It is well known that for every of material proportionate to the magnitude of the thought cr action. This waste is supplied by the unimpaired nutritive func tion. The precocious activity of youth the enthusastic struggle for wealth and fame in the middle aged, and old age itself cause an undue decay of material nervous force. 'We "live by dying.' says Wendall Holmes, ¢ and we must all be born again, atom by atom, from hour to-hour, or perish at once beyond | xopair' To the end that power of 1epair may be vouchsafed to the enfecbled organ- ization, we commend Fellow's., Hypophos- Pphites. ----- Damag:d by Lightning. Boscavaeoy, Sept 30 --One of the sever- est thunderstorms we have had this year passed over last night." A barn belonging to Edward Thurston, twelve miles south of or this was struch by lightning, and, to- gether with ihe entire summer crop, was bummed in a few minutes. Kueissepa Sept 3).--Daring the thunder storm 'of lust night Jacob Zulinski, druggist, of this place, had his dwelling house struck by lightning. The flash entered from the south side and running down the stovepipe killed a dog lying near the stove. The family sitting in the same room fortunately escaped injury further than being greatly frightened. The building hus been seriously damaged by the shock. | 'The barn of Jobn Dolan, second conces- sion of Tyenuinaga, was struck by lightning during the storm of last night and entirely consumed. I'he building contained a large quantity of grain, a span of fine horses, wag- ons, and farming implements which wereall destroyed. Insured in Hastings Mutual for §500, The barn of Mrs Phillips, of Tyendinaga, was dls struck by lightning and burned. wt was filled with grain. Braxtrosp, Sept. 30.--Last night a storm passed over this town, The lightaing struck the stable of Mr. Cantillon, setting it on fire. The contents were saved, but the stable was buroed to ihe ground. Loss, $300 ; insured for $100. Some other places were struck, but no gerious damage done. ScoTraxD, Sept. 30. --Last night at twelve o'clock the barn of Augustus Malcom of this place war struck by lightening, and in atew minutes was one mass of flames. It con- tained the entire season's produce of grain except one load of wheat and twelve tous of of hay, with thrashing machine, reaper and othes farming implements, which were all her with six ble horses. or over $3,000, Insured in $1,600. It only sbout two years since Mr Maloolom £1est his house Ly fire, « fmock wx Licarening--On Wednesday last aboutone o'clock, MrJames Hepburn's house, Lut 23, 1st Con. Ops, was struck by lightning. The lightning struck the stove pipe in the kitchen, and broke the stove to atoms, and tore up the kitchen floor throw- ing the borads up on ends. It then passed into the celler under the main building and created great havoc among numerous pre-- serve dishes and from thewce passed out ander the front door. Very : fortunately no | wi "wag hart, although Mrs Hepburn was very close to the stove at the time. an Indiana newspape:] THE WALKER HOUSE, PORT PERRY. HE Subscriber ftrdtes this tty of returning his: Wize Ss than ks do kie sunirons prone. 0d eon: stantly Incroming bp whic! ted » coutiiued eXtension of the accommodations till now THE WALKER HOUSE whether for extent or quality of accommo. dations is equalled by few Hotels in the Province and surpassed by none out ot the best cities Commercial Travelers, the Traveling Public, Farmers and others doing business in the Village and u a ae will n THE WALKER HOUSE all that ean be required in the matter of accommodation and moderation in charges. The Charges are No Higher at the Walker House than at any other Hotel in Town. The House is fitted up throughout in FIRST CLASS STYLE. The Tables and Bar supplied with the choice ot the Jatist and the utmost atten- tion paid to the and rt of ALL GUESTS. An abundance of comfortable Stable and Shed accommodation, and attentive hostlers. T, WALKER. Port Perry, Sept. 1, 1675. peer PERRY HOUSE, @ > PORT PER JAS. 'V. THOMPSON, - ¥ PROPRIETOR. The above House' is now most comfort- ably furnished, and Guests are cared for in the Home Style. Good Liquors and Cigars, also, first class Stabling and good Ostlers.-- Additions have been made which maker this the largest and best House in this section of" country. Fare $1.00 per Day. ENISON'S DOMINION HOTEL; At the Railway Station, PORT PERRY. Every attention given to the accommoda- tion and comfort of guests. The table and fords. Choice Liquors and the best brands of Cigars. Excellent stable and shed ac- commodation, and attentive ostlers. D. B. DENISON, Proprietor. Revere HOUSE, MANCHESTER. Bt GEO. HOUCK. Having leased the above excellent Hotel it will be my endeavor to conduct it in every particular so as to merit the appro- bation and patronage of the public. sp3se® Manchester, Oct. 6, 1875. ROYAL HOTEL, WHITBY. ALPHONSO HINDE, PROPRIETOR. The comfort and convenience of guests | careful attended to. Excellent accommodation of Commercial Travelers. A. H. Whitby, Aug. 12,1875. JA BuSTROS G HOUSE, (LATE ALBION,) WHITBY, ONTARIO. E. ARMSTRONG, PROPRIETOR. bar supplied with the best the Market af | Clothing! FALL & WINTER, 1875. A full Stock of Fall and Winter Goods to : including Wo Opvercoatings, Worsted Coatings, English, N Neotch and Ceridian Tweeds. Underclothing, Hats, Caps, & Gent's Furnishings, A GREAT VARIETY. W. TRENBETH, Merchant Tailor, Queen Street, PORT PERRY. Port Perry, Sept. 23, 1875. "First Class Tailoring Establishment ! BEHIND MR. CURRIE'S STORE, PORT PERRY. JHE Subscriber would embrace this op- portunity of returning thanks to his numerous customers for their Hberal and ASO AMERICAN HOTEL, PRINCE ALBERT. W. H. PARK, PROPRIETOR. Havicg purchased the above pleasantly situated Hotel, 1 have thoroughly repaired and renovated the entire premises even to the Sheds. The Hotel has been furnished in First-Class Style and Stocked with the best 'Liquors and Cigars! Strict attention paid to the comfort of guests, The table and bar well Simkin, . PARK. Prince Albert, June 12, rir U NION HOTE! i SA JAMES T. 'HEARD, PROPRIBTOR. Good accommodations. Carefil attention to the requirements of travelers and guests. The bar supplied with the best Liquors and Cigars. Good Stabling. Manchester, July 15, 1874. Prres HOUSE, UTICA. i J. DAFOE, PROPRIETOR. i Good accommodadions. Careful attention to the requirements of travelers and guests. The bar supplied with the best wines, liguoss! and cigars. Good stabling. LUGGAGE TAKEN TO AND FROM THE STATION AND AROUND TOWN. 80 The Bubscriber is prepared to convey .Chests, Trunks, Boxes and every other de- scription of Luggage to or from the Railway Station ¢r anywhere around town. All Orders promptly attended to. Charger moderate. | J. COOK. Port Perry Jan. 1st, 1874, LUNBER & HOD FOR SALE. | a quantity of Seasoned Lumber and Wood, At his Mill, at Utien, which he will sell cheap, as he 'wishes to clear the Yard thiy inter, A. B.CAMPBELL. Utics, Feb. 3, 1875. MONEY (Private Funds) To Lous 0 goad Face; ot 9 per cent in- MAN ENGLISH, November, 31, 1866. : 2 THE ONTARIO FARMERS Port Perry, May 6, 1875. still ii ing patronage during the number of years which he has done business in Port Perry, and would now state that having moved iato the new premises behind Mr. Currie"s Store, his accommodations for business are much enlarged, and his intreased facilities for carrying on the Tailoring busi~ ness in all its departments are such as enable him to fill orders with still greater dispatch, Buperior workmanship the Newest Styles and perfect fits warranted, Customers will find me at my rooms ke- hid Mr. Currie's Store, All orders promptly and carefully attended ' J. RIGGS, 39 TAILORING In all its Penerementa. Port roy; Sept. 22, 1875. T= Subscriber is carrying on the Tailor- ing Businessin all its departments at this rooms over Corrigan & Campbell's Store, Port Perry. Newest Styles, First: Class Workmanshin, and a perfect fit guaranteed. Charges 'moderate. Agent tor the Singer Sewing Machine. nger Machine iis Hecidedly the best 'machine now in use-and .also ihe cheapest when the quality of the machine is taken into consideration. Parties will do well to come and examine the,machines, JOHN PEARCE. 'Port Perry, Pec. 1, 1874. 49 |TAILORING AN ALL ITS DEP, SQUIRE'S TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT PORT PERRY. JAMES SQUIRE. FIRST CLASS TAILORING. Jee ce. along in all its depari-| A; AT HUGOE'S, PRINCE ALBERT, R. HUGOE. Prince Albert, April3,107¢. © = =. 18 Mutual Asurayee Gampany, pa Wort || ernment Stamp WRIGHT'S BOOT & SHOE EMPORIUM ! PORT PERRY. WANTED. 500 Cords of Hem- lock Bark, 3000 Sheepskins, : And any quantity of Hides and Tallow for which the HIGHEST PRICE IN CASH Will be paid by the Subscriber. J. WRIGHT. Port Perry, Oct. 1, 1874. FIRST CLASS BOOTS & SHOE Material, -- Style L = Hr 'HE Subscriber would return his sincere thanks for the very extensive and rapidly increasing patronage bestowed on him since opening business in PORT PERRY; And would embrace this qpportunity ot as- suring his.oustomers aud the public gener- ally that as in the past so in the future will he strictly adhere to using only the best material, employing none but good work- men and selling at prices--when the quality of the Goods is considered--which cannot fail to please purchasers. Copstantly on hand lots of Boats and; 9 | Shoes of my own manufacture. Call and inspect my Stock, p&y First block west of the Post Office RICHARD WARRINER. Port Perry, Nov. 12, 1873, BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS. I Tor the 2 Projection of the public of British rica, I deem it my duty to state that 3 NBs and Ointment are neither manu- ] oinied nor sold in any part of the United i "Each Pot and Box bears the British Gov- the wads "Hallaway's with Pills and as dnaon engraved there- on. On the label is the address, 533, Oxford Street London. This notice has become necessary, in conse- quence of vile and spurious imitations of "Hol- lomay's Pills and Ointment," being fabricated at 78, Maiden Lane, New York, by parties styl- ing themselves " Hot loway & Co." with an mark thus:-- A inlad at a very low price, and so deceive selling the same for my Pills and Ointment, which are manufao | only at 533, Oxford Street, London. Persons who ma; pleased to communicate with here, Li very properly suggested ae eir names in the it may be known tl bat wy medi assumed rade vendors can obtain this trash b) nuine Hoilavay's be so Seseived will be Many respectable firms in British Pro-' g,, vinces, who obtain my medicines direct from hei that I fit of | emselves and the supply can. be ED CINES {T. COURTICE'S PREMIUM SADDLERY WAREHOUSE . PORT PERRY, A choice lot of CHILDREN'S Cariages and Perambulaors § Also a full Stock of TBINB 8. And Traveling Bags. The largest and best stock of WHIPS in Town, HARNESS In great variety. Please call and see the most COMPETE STOCK in the trade. Port Perry, May 6, 1875. MANCHESTER. HEARD'S CARRIAGE FORKS GENERAL BLACK SHITHING ESTABLISHMENT. ing that he has secured the valuable services of MR ANDREW CAMPBELL One of the best wood-worsers in the Pm- vince, and is now better fitted than ever to : fill all orders for Cutters, Sleighs, Bob-Sleighs, or any description of Carriage with dispatch. All repairsin Wood or Iron executed with neatness and on short notice Customers may rely on getting the best material, latest styles and superior work- manship. Bpecial attention given to HORSE SHOEING and the work done soas to secure the ease and comfort of the horse in traveling. BES™ All Charges Moderate and all work : Warranted. Ww. Mancheifer, Dec. 17th 1874. D. CONBOY, Carriage and Sleigh BUILDER, MAIN STREET, UXBRIDGE ! ENDERS his sincere thanks to the public for the hearty and generous patronage bestowed upon him, A practical knowledge of the bueiness in all its branches, experience and skill in all the minute details of its construction, super- jor workmanship and material, elegance in Style and finish, and a determination to make his work first class in every respect, is an explanation of the very large and ir- creasing demand for his work. Parties buying Carriages will find it de- cidedly to their advantage to EXAMINE his STYLE and PRICES before purchasing else- where, Every Carriage sold is Warranted to be af the Best Material and Workmanship and is guaranteed to give satisfaction to the buyer. HIS PATENT SEAT | For Changing Singlo Buggies and Cutters into Double Rigs is the Cheapest and Most Complete, Simple, Kflective aud Convenient Contrivance for Converting one description of Vehicle to another That has yet been introduced, and is just the rig for thoss who desire convenience, utility and comfort at.» moderate outlay. Single and Bonnie Carvinges and Always.on hand (Ready for the Road.) Repairing and Painting! .Cheaply' Neatly and Promptly Executed. Uxbridge, Sept. 7, 1875. C. HEARD. 51 EPSOM Fresh Oysters If | fH IS Tee Subscriber has much pleasure in stat | - GOOD NEWS "5 lbs of Tea for. #175, worth 50 cts per Ib, 5 Ibs of Tea for $2. 50, w worth Be per Ib Ib, 5 Ibs of Tea for $3. 75, worth wry erlbs! AT Fo un) Ee Bo OR an... 9,1878 Piast Ll R + $ne nt DYE STUFFS Good andl Reliable. The Subscriber having purchased a Large stock of Dye Stuffs from Reliable Manufactur- ers, he will be able to supply those who require such goods with a Good article at 8 rea~ sonable price, Sul and examine before purchasing elsewhere aud you will be satisfied as to price and quality. > A Full Stock always kept of PURE DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, FANCY GOODS, LAMPS, de, de. > White Lead, Colors, Raw and Boiled Linsved Oil, Machine Oil, as Cheap as any hn the County. Call and compare the Price and Quality before purchasing elsewhere. Thanking my Patrons for past favors, I would solicit a continuance of your patronage, 8. E. ALLISON. Port Perry, July 20, 1875. ' WANTED IMMEDIATELY Money, MONEY, Money. AT THE Ontario Carriage Works! PORT PERRY. The Subscriber while thanking the inhalitats of this and surrounding Counties for their iberal support for many years, would ening those indebted to him that business cannot be done WITHOUT MONEY, Having a large amount of Money due me, some of which is two or three years over due, I find it impossible for me to pay my debts unléss those indebted to me pay up. 1 would therefore make this last appeal publicly, in order that those indebted may MONEY MUST COME, ud all arrears not settled by the 15th of October inst., will be placed in the hands of W M. Willcox for Collection. @'rusting that thase indebted will be generous enough to pay and thus save me tas trouble and expense. i Itwill be my aim no less in the lore Ahan jin the past to satisfy my customers and merit a continuance of their patronage. | Port Perry, Oct. 6th, 1875. THE SUBSCRIBER: Has now on hand a splendid assoxtment.of STOVES, 8 WIRE |Eavetroughs,. Cistern Pumps, LEAD PIPES, &C. Which will compare favorably with any in the County bok as to price and quality. Ben. Job Work attended to with our usual dispatch, A. B. McOAW. JAMES EMANEY, Port Perry, May 13, 1874, HE d have much in announcing to the inhabitants ten Epsom latest styles in DRY GOODS! «©hoice Fresh GROCERIES, Ey. A full assortment of ROOM PAPER, bad genuine from Our Stock having 'boon purchased princi= The following is a Yist of the Sime all Sluded for cash and at the best and cheapest and I particularly recommend a cheap as desire to get my medicines to --_-- tosome any other House in the county. of the Houses nawed: our fine flavored Young Hyson Tea at ; Mercer & Co., Montreal. i 0c. per 1b; 11 Ibs beautiful Sugar for $1; 21 ER Fh co au sli Sob in i a io Sond Ci i S B. 1; 13 Ibs new 1, Apothacaries' Hal bo. Ghai Raciotis Town: foods equally cheap. The "highest Kepors Leos & Co., iris, 5 Cc. price paid for Eggs and other produce Shihan, ctoria, Our 1 Profits and quick re- Deda Son. Pal len, 4mrns." A liberal share of Messrs. Munro & C. 0 ki 18 respectfully essrs. J. Winer L& Co. Hamilton, Ont. Cash for Wool. ohn, WB. s WNE & BRO 'Epsom, March 31st, 1875. 14 7 1S. gi yioe-| Important to Farmers \ A Tho rt Horn a will stand for : 2 ly athe Duke ana vicinity that they have leased the pre- mises lately occupied by J. C. Huckins, Esq. and that they have just received and opened 4 tured out a large and well selected Stock of the 'BOOTS and SHOES, a fine asdort- ment of HARDWARE, and capital CROCK- of the best PATENT PUMPS! PUMPS] You can get the best and cheapest Pump, in the Pravifeq At J, IRVIN'S PATENT PUMP FACTORY, PORT PERRY. LR in Walnut, Straw, Weol, Moss, I and Hair - Furniture, en Fitters pring Beds, &e, which will be sold as cheap as at any House in the trade, PICTURE FRAMING. { Reeping a large Btock of Walnut, @ilt and Pree and Gilt, Mouldings, Chromos oh of} it. UNDERTAKING Wo would respectfully call atténtion te our Undertaking Department Where everything Jocosmury oo for the proper performance of the sty oths hy ands furnished free of ae A first s HEARSE, "al kinds of good lumber taken in ex- change for Work, The Subscribers are the only authorized agents in the locality for the Whitby Marble Works. -. Having increased our facilities we hope by paying strict attention to business and fair dealing to merit a share of public patronage. BEV" Remember the place--nearly oppo- site J. Wright's Boot and Shoe Store and adjoining J. Rolph's Harness Shop and a J. Yigeee an sale roo branes of the firm, A Port 4 July 1st, 1875, DAVIS & SONS' STEAM Casiner Factory! FOR? r® PERRY. Syteartersngies aly Kod amocmranty on a latgo Stock cts i FURNITURE ! As the community requires ; suitablefor all classes of purchasers. All of cnoic Ma- rguiAL,; the Brgr Woprwansure, and at sven -'Rices ps cannob fail to suit, | 4 § i¥ UNDERTAKING | | : Inall its departments promptly : attended to and charges moderate COFFINS of all sizes kept con- stantipgn hand. . - 2 SHROY JIDB of-all- bixbsand.; : newest styles, CASKET OR BURIAL case | : procured 'on short notice. The American Style of 3 : Hearse. Also an ordinary style * ob of Heage. . DAVIS & SONS. 19-1y ASHROELNDED 3. W. Port I tun Nov. 26, 1873 THE OSHAWA C CABINET coy Delivered at their yard in Oghawa, [Square Bigs Preferred.} Oak or Ash, 1 in., 1§, 2 in,, any width. Butternut, 1in., any width, « | Water Elm, 1 in,, any width, Water Elm, 1} in., 12, 14, 17, 18, 20 or 21 in. wide. Basswood, 1 in., any width. " Maple, Beech, and Birch : $in, 1} in, 1} In, 1} in, (23 x23, Square Scantling, , BES" Parties Raving logs to cat will be in. formed as to the quantities of each size re-- oi on application at the office of the ompany : W.H. GIBBS. Presiden (Oshaws, Feb. 2, 1478. he A. RICHA HARDSON. SEE THE PRICES. 2 Foncs Pour--A complete Pump and Fira Engine with. Here peer ii wills, ang Conn a er Pym ot Be D.oe fi foot: oi § Sy A EE TRL ha iss Liisa pinning ily ig he 10985, LL ofl all, fide at at hi © Also every other description of Pump, at ! Mills, EQUALLY LOW RATES! mn wn 3 y 50 an Bae ERR, Shae alate rl oi QW rwrouanm pg ruin Art ig hor, hr Wes ocubrnt SRS |i tn pio an Gravel a e == Eli SE 0. DONOVAN, | REE oun ae A " EXPORT TE : sil 3 8% 2 ny 7 . ges and,_Co,, Coleman St. beid § ewberry and Son CT PRACTICAL 'CARRIAGE MAKER ["& Landed Wiis Hs i WEAR THE TOWN HALL ENTS IN CANADA. » Montreal ~ ; BROCK STREET, WHITBY. Bier 424 00, Wheleul 3 113) fF Ll ) ---- [Toronto = fant, 0 re and Co. 2A 2000 Astuvtment of Buggies constantly on hand made from the best Material -- . ts. le Drug. 4 Asm Tago founder with sestusss $24 Seepate, Particular attention 2 to re~ mn bras Oven. ~rhvery, Brown and Go. if in, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20 or 21 ip. wide, 1 4 i A » ] | i > | i p {! : | | 3 xX < | > x (