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"TRUTH BEFORE FAVOR." â€" " PRINCIPLEb NOT MEN. VOL. xxni, NO m FlestLertoia, Ont., Xlnirsciay. Sp^pterrjber 3 iOO.3 W. H. THURSTON, ??^i^?KTOB If f BIO SALE! # We have at press FT t n lurge stock of t)ic most up-todale Jewelley, Watchea and Clocks ill the county of Orejr and selliun it all at very reduced prices. COME EARLY -«.ND AVOXD THE I4XJSH Don't, torgfit to call and see our special exhibit on Fair Day. W. A. Armstrong. Notes of an Idle Fortnight Eusenia HcFARLAND, STAFFORD & CO HARKDALE, ONT. . . . GREY COUNTYS BIGGEST AND CHEAPEST STORE . '. . reryuldagi^,tell of the incident. She was ])ay a return ticket frum Ihe Saulc tu present on the occasion. Graham's grand- ' Mackinay and t.ike your time. You will father was in Iri-shnum in tho employ of ste very much mori', have a better time, the Hudson Bay company at Mackinaw, and be nbout four dollars in pocket on The oM 'nan proved iiuito an intere.sting fares, conversationalist after we got han "thaw- j ed out." Pnint Au Barbe.or iu ether word3 j Barber Point, two n'iies up the strait, I W.-..S so, named said Mr. Graham, because ' . Harvest is over in this part and thresh- , iiig Ks all the (;o. Our Euaenia people the French %-i.yaseura always stripped ^^^ 3j,,„jet ,^ll ,^^l^^g ^^, Ti.roi.ry. They i there on return j'lUriieys from the west- are delighted at the prospect of Flesher- â-  em wilderness to shave and clean up bo- ' ton getting the railway, a^ thon they will fore presenting themselves at the fort. : '^"l,^'''X'." ^^'^^" S" to the at'»tion. _, ,' ° ., ,, r. i Mus Mma;;-' Rov has (jrahatn owns considerable property ut St. gg|j_ jj,,^. Jersey." Mi Ignaoe. He could not give any information ] to her si?ter, Mrs. Enicsou, at Grassflat, as to the number killtd at the sacking of ' Pennsyl"^"!;'. , .... the fort. Whether the number killed wa-s ! ^^ *^''^'"" ^'"'" """I *''^'''^'" °^ "" *^'^*° ' ' ' ' " ' ' ^ " ' â€" „ . , . . , , ' Sound cement works, were Drospcctm'' great or small.the event 13 considered one ' ^^ound here recently. of inuchiDportancein the early annaUof i Mrs. Linasay of Oxford Mills is the Every department in this itnmehse establishment is being replenished our country. The m.'st vivid word pic" guest ot her auut, Mrs. GiUikml, of daily with bright NE"'V GOODS for Fall wear. We do uot exaggerate it a, ture extant of the affair is to be found in • '^®°'''" . w-ir 1 .411 ' particle when we say. case after case is being opened, representing fiance. the storyas told by Henry the tr.i,.J ..'^^i^^^'^lJ^!::^'^^:^'^^^ Britain and Canadian manufactured Roods who esc;iped the slaughter a.s by a series ' Villa. The nexo addition will be some- ^°'-' showing 3f Aew Uress Goods, Tnmmings, Mantles, Ready-to-wear of miracles, and who still Hved in Mont- ' thing better by half. More particulars Cloth, Skirts. Men's Fine Worsted Suitings, Readymade Clothing, etc., are !»one to Blooai- X'.llie hr.s none IMPORTANT NEW Fall Goods Announcement ! real as late as the year 1809. Tliis atory M:ickin:tw ! Seautiful Mackinair ! Charntini;, roinantio island of Indian legend and historical associations ! That is about the orthodox way of beginning a description of this island. To the tourist who does not care to delve into the mys- terie.s of the past it is simply an island of about three miles in length and one to two miles wide, lying at the eastern en- trance to Mackinaw strait, which separ- ates soutli from N orthern Michigan and connects Utkes Huron and Michigan. The island is high, with bold, rocky shores, and on i( s western end the blulTs are at present lined with beau' if ul sum- mer hou<ejof .\niericau millionaires. We say milliuuaires, because from a few ex' periencos we judge that no man posses^' ini; Ie.ss ihan a million could live there for a summer. A quarter of % mile south of Mackinaw lies another and larger island known as Bo>« Blanc. Four miles further Southwest, on the south side of the strait, lies Mackinaw City (save the terno^. This '' city " is s small town of a few hundred inhabitants. But when you speak of historical associations take otf your hat to Mackinaw City, which was known in early times as Furt Michil- liniackinac. At thia fort occurred a must appalling catastrophe during the Pontisc war . .\fter the conquest of Canada fr«m the French by Enj^Iand ill the weftem forti: were manned by Biitish soldiers Durins; the war moat of the Indian tribes had allied themselves with the French, and after its conclusion these tribes faiUd tu become reconciled to the change of rulers. Whst is kaowti as the Pontiac war rosutted, and every one of the west- ern forts, with ibe exception of Detroit and Green Bay, fell boforii the savage red niaii. At Michilliinackinao there were 35 nie'i with their officer* in .Tune of i7t>3, when the massacre occurred. Besides this force there was a large number of French Caoadians. Many of our readers nru no <Uiubt familiar with the general outlines of the capture of this fort ; how the Indians, nu June 2, 17C1, while play- ing a game sindlar to lacrosse tossed tlu ball near to the f»irt gate, when a groat rush was made inside, hatchet.s were Slabbed from f^qiuaws who had them hiddeu under their blankets, and the work of death was sooD completed. When one at teir.pts to ^^vt at the actual number killed cii that occasion he meets a ditti culty. Our histories do not enlighten u» on this point. We are told that the man gacre was a terrible one, »nd yet when one looks into the matter it is ditKouU ti> bvliev-e that it resulted in very great hiss of life. Nut a siui^le French Canadinii was inolosted. The command ant snyn there were but '<& Bnglish in the garrison. Seven of these were killed two days after the fort was taken, and twenty men were afterwai'd.s released and found their way sitfely to Muiilreal. Thus it would api>ear that only wMne fourteen or fifteen lives were lost allogeiber, and only seven or eii;ht lives taken in the aolual capture of the fort. While at St. Ignace the writer met an old h%lf breed named Frances Graham, 73 years of ag«, who B»id thai he well remembered bearing his grand we purpise prin-.ing next week as a aetjuel to these notes. Subsequent to British occupation the fort was removed to Mackinaw Isiand, which island previously, ant' from time imnienioriid, had been used by the Indi- ans as a place of abode and a 'ourial place fur their de.id. There are natural caves on the island, and these, when first found, were floored with the bones of dead warriors. Like other points of in- terest around the lakes, Mackiuaw island lias its mystic Indian legends, later. " j worthy of your consideration. You will not be doing yourself justice if yoa da Weddinc; bells are rins^inft loud and j not at least look over oiir Stock before purchPising your needs for fall, long in the valley. Congratulatioa'*, Richard. CcyIo«i. GENUINE BARGAINS FOR THIS WEEK as follows- Mrs. E. Sargent is visiting Toronto friends. Mr. Will and Miss May Burrows of Rivcrview are spendin.^'a week with their aunt, Mrs. H. Tucker. Miss Aiiua Chislett.who has been speud- ina a week with friends iu Toronto, re- turned on Saturday. Mr. A. McAuIay, Mr. J. Cairns, Mr. j' I H. Tucker, Mr. J. Cushnie, Mr.R. Cook. ^" ' Mrs. W. McMulleu and Miss Ciani Cook, name in the Algonquin tongue means took iu Toronto exhibition this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cushnte of Hiawatha, Kansas, are visiting with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Cook. Miss Marie Egan ^'ave a birthday party to a number of her little friends last week. Mr. Wui. Wilson of Cleveland, who has been spending a fortnight with his uncle, .... . . -i 1 Mr. J. Aslulown, received a telegram on graces its south-westein extremity, where I o 1 -.i .v 1 • t n- c .1 ° â- " ' Sunday with the sad lutolligeiico of the there is a good harbor. The town con- j death of his brother George that morning. The Great Turtle, from a fancied resemb- lance. The Indian tradition is that Michapous, the chief of spirits, sojourned there and taught the Indians how to make fish nets. To-day there are one or two farms on the island and a large town tains some fine buildings and one of the largest summer hotels we have ever seen. It has waterworks, telegraph, telephone (long distance and local) and electric lightingâ€" a modern tiwn. The most in- teresting point, outside of the natural bridge, is the old fort, which is not now garrisoned. Old Ion buildings are still standing within '.ho enclosure, some of them ovxupied,d<tting back two hundred years. They were built by the English and held hy them until early in the last century, when the fort was aboudimed as being useless. Duriijg the war of 1812 a thousand Americans attempted to take the fort but were frustrated iu the at- tempt. The island is noiv a mere beauty spot for lake tiuirists, thousands upon thousands of whom visit it annually. The town is almost deserted in winter but in summer it has a teemitig popuLition, all seemingly bent upon despoiling the trav- eller who is so foolish as to think of spending a few days there. The visitors are transientâ€" very. A few hours' stay always makes them ready and happy tti re-embark for the homeward journey. Still the stream ot travel pours through this little portal from points east, west, uorrh and south, and a stream of good money remains behind at Mackinaw. It not for the sights at Mackinaw alone that the tourist Koes thero, although thoisl.and is made the Mecca of it all, but it is for the water trip in c"iijuuctiou and the i«ai;i)it3ceiitisl,uid scenery intervening on most of the routes that so many travellers biave wiudand wave during our languish- ing sunimor mouths. Some of the companies running trips to this resort are making Will left for his home on Sunday evening by a freight train to try and get home in time for the funeral. Mr. Wilson and family were residents of this pUce for a number I'f years and much respected by all who knew thein. Much syuipathy is expressed for the bereaved family. Port Law Harvesting operations have been pro. gressing slowly <m account of wet weather. Some are through while others have near- ly all their grain yet iu the fields. Con- siderable grain has nproutsd iu the stook and the feeding value of the straw has been reduced by the frequent showere. Various threshing machines have been at work iu the vicinity and the yield of grain is said to be g«.>od. We are sorry to hear that Misa Bad- jerow, who lately recovered from inSaai- matiou of the lungs, is new afflicted with an attack of appendicitis. Mrs. H. Down is recovering from her protracted iilness. Mrs. Win. McLennan has been in poor state of health, having suffered what is thought to be an attack of paralysis. Miss Annio Menzie.who has been visit ing her sister, Mrs. Wm. Fisher,returned last week to her bouie tu Washington gt.tto. Rev. Mr. Tboin and his esteemed lady visittdai'cuiid this part last week. Miss I'srk and Mi». Carr ef Flesherton spent last Xliui-sday with friends here. Mrs. Jas. Ct>riiHeld is visiting the past two weeks with friends at Port Elgin. Rev. D. X. Holman of Freeport,Mich.. visited his brother, Henry, here and look- ed around the haunts of his boyhood. M Si.OO XIGHT OOWXS FOR CDc. 60 only Ladies' Opera Flannelette Nieht Gowns in good werght clof'i, colors white and light blue, made with frilli on neck and cuffs of self. This quality and make is sold iiimany stores at SI.OO. For a leader we liave marked thoiu C9c. 33c. LADIES' VESTS & DRAWERS 25c 320 Ladies' Vests and drawers in natural color, ribbed (the vests have long sleeves) fleeced inside, which means they are heavy weight goods and are suitable for Fall wear. They are worth in regular way 35c., but we have decided to let thetn go ut each 25 $5.00LADIES' DRESS SKIRTS $3.25 10 only liadies' Fine Black Venetian Black Skirts.handsoinely made with smp- pings of self and button trimmings, lengths from 38 to 44 ; would sell in the regular way at 80.OO. Our price $3.25 «1.85 PARASOLS FOR $1.19 9 only Ladies Parasols in nice fine wool mixture cloth on good strong frame and steel rod. Our price was f 1.75 and $1.85. your choice of either cnly, each $1 -19 12.75 PARASOLS FOR $1.08 14 only Ladies' Parasols of fine silk and wool mixture, in fact nearly ail silk and just enough wool to avoid the cloth cutt- ing, made with best frame and steel rod, handles of dresden hum, j>earl and natural wood. Our reaular 82.00, $2.50, $2.7 o. All st one price each $1.6S S5 MEN'S RAIN PROOF COATS $3.90 14 only Men's Rainproof coats â€" made of brown mixture Cover Cloth â€" interhned with vulcanized â€" seams are all double sticched, collars are velvet, t;he style is a tly front, single breasted Riglanett, sizes 3(i to 44. These are the manufacturer's clearing lot and sold in regular way at $3^ our price only $3.90 $2.25 BOYS' SUITS FOR 1.65 .32 Boys' 2peice Suits in oxford gray and i ron gray Tweed â€" Coat has 3 rows of braid trimmings down both sides of front and around pockets â€" pants lined through- out. We imported this lot from a British manufacturer at a special price,and if you have a boy or boys between 4 and 11 in- clusive, now is your your time to procure a good suit cheap. In regular way wa would have to sell these at $2.25, while they last only $1.65 $1.01 FEDORA HATS FOR 69i>. About 50 Men's Black and Grey wool felt, Fedora Hats in the up to-date shape, medium width brim and silk band^. Our regular prices for this mixed lot were 75c., 90c., and f 1.00. Tour choice of any to clear each 590. 40c. CAPS FOR 19o. 66 Men's and Riy's Caps of various Styles â€"some have lei»ther peaks, others self peaks with braid trimmings, in fact any style that could be desired in the way of a cloth cap, but not many of a kind. The regular prices were 25 30 35 and 40c., all at one price to clear 19o. ]M[oFa.r*la>xidL, « Sta.f!fox*d « <& Co. W. Hockley Proton Station Great Bargains in Summer Goods Prints Cheaper Than Ever 12|c. Prints Selling at 9c 10c. Print-i Stalling at. 7c. 8^. Prints Sf lling at .6c. 7c. Prints Soiling at 5c. 00. Prints SelUng at 3^c A Snap in liuslins For Two Weeks of a large Assortment of Patterns in the same 10c Muslins selling for. John Haney has his bam about | 80 Muslins selling for. .7h. .ojc. .yJc. eoniideted. Tlio event was celebrated in l2Jc Muslins scUiig for roval stylo the other ni:;ht. 1 ,ji » c 11 h ♦ guitearuinberhavetaken in the ex- ] LaOles bailor nats hibitiou and some purpose going this On sale at One Half the Regular Prices week. Mr. Chas. Xapier received the other day a threshing separator. It is a Mc- " bairols of | Lo.skey instead of a Sawyer- Massey as at money." After the trip became iiopularj first rejmi ted, they raised the vrioe to nearly double price what was formerly charged. The fare this year from Owen Sound or Colling- woon to Mackinaw was twenty dollars. It is a five day trip, and when it was in- augurate<l a few years ago the price was ouly twelve dollars. Then the company *1.0O Hats for oOc. 76c Hats for 38c. BOc Hats for 25c. 40v;. Hats for 20c Bars:ains in Boot5 A large table of Baritain B.iots, Regulav prices $1.00 to $1.25, now on sale at SOc. per pair. ~ Jem Jars We are clearing this lino at the lowcsd market prices. As wo have large orders of Fall Goods coining in, we must have above gooda sold out to make room for new goods. Latlies' vests on .sali- at each 5c. Gent's Summer L'nderwear, pet suit 30c. A large stock of new Boots has just ar- lived, the right thing for fall wear. Men's heavy Oil Tail Crome BlBcher8S2..")0 Woman's heavy Pebble Langtry for $1. CD Just after retiring J. W. Johnston of Creeniore thought he heard an unusual row outside ann'ng his chickens. He got up to investigate, and coming around to ; the Matchett House yanl<, in passing the j sheds, he heard a squawk which seemed to come from the back of a buggy. A closer insiieetion of the buggy revealed took some mterest HI their iwuMcnger* and ,,^g 5,;^ chickeim closely ne*tle<l iu the gave them time to see the sights. Now back thereof. He quietly removed the passengers are hurried through, the «p- birds and said nothing. Shortly after- ^ l«rent motive being to get Wck home as wards the owner of the buggy came along quickly as iioMible in order to Wc also carry a nice assortment of fine shoes tor Men, Women aud Children, . HIGHEST RICES PAID FOR TRADE HERE . . VhT. Hoclcley Proton Station Rarm Kor Sale Splomllii farm for nale. onlv *9S00: S.TOO to ... . , , " J V. $SO(),b»l.<nco eiuv term«;a5 acms fll tor any smilini, ana <mive home, no doubt con- njaciiiocry, I0»cfo» uiost tlmbar off. balance rope in gf^tulating himself on the prospecta of w<>ll timbered; good tT»in*barn an<l dwolHiui, another crowd. Moral: Do as we did. Saving such • tine blowout at dinner next Z'!\^\V^ Al^^^^yt-Htvl?^'"-^- mother, an Indian woniui who liTed to • (ake a r«turD ticket to the Saul^ then d»f . ' ' ' CanT«7au««T, riwhtttoa Tenders for Woodshed Tenders are herebv ««1tel for the eonstrne- tion of ft wood!sli<'d, JlxK*, for f>.a Wo. 8, Arte, toesik. lo be eou>|'lett)d befor* !)»!. 1. I'-Wt- Tender* Hilt i>o op,2;ip.lon Hopt. I. For plana and f>|>e<lflcttione apflv to tb« mrdMKiKiied, Tbe lowees or any tender not ovoamarllv ar- cepMd. T. U. MACKKy^lK