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‘ va‘uablo mixed fink?“ at Manners. shout Now Apply ‘0. LL RULES, 38953- 0 PLAY FOOTBALL ll ..4 Staci L Q I :5 J‘- TER’S. you want. a PU . remember the 0 first~class BALL is to Pity loans 77301163!!! id purchases WW vmpa-ny loami are putfl on recexpt of price. Apply to VA 0 IVOOD, GUNS. d mth small claim. ’dvantage of dealiaiqd wen. R. I-Mc I F.“ .-. Hurt, D. D..S. g}. Powder. . SHELLS. . H LOT JUST d and remodén“ MISS A. F0331 317. Lindsay-.4142; % Vnmilton '3 Block, 'terested in ~ 50, come to us her} here to have v ILLS SO .11. Helm]! Min, I“, r: 183. F. - JOHN Mam W. H. Chan; W. H. S'rsvxss, 6 Man“ not juSt HAPPY THOUGHT hfimmtbolomt.’ a variety of WOQD COOKS to *Wefrom, or if you wanto Cod.or. 00d Range I have theold reliable When at the hit call and inspect my VAN CAMP’S STOCK OF STOVES NEAREST HARDWARE STORE TO THE MARKET. Foot of Kent-st. LindsaY~ WISH LTATION FREEâ€"â€" BRSTTON BROS- “MISFIT” SPEGTAGLES JEWELLERS AND OPTICIANS. petence in fitting is avoided by con- sulting us. The special study of this subject. with years of practical exper- ience, qualifies us to treat the most difficult cases. are the source of incalculable injury to the eves. All risk of incom- C‘ (mu cAPEs $3 to $25. HAVELOGKS ULSTERS JAOKETS GAPES Beyond Question . . . DUNDAS FLAVELLE Baas. WRITING PAPERS, OFFICE 52.42 ONERX MEMORAND UM 300;; S, PAPETRIES, BLACK BOOKS, or anything in the line of MUSIC, give me a call. - GEO. fl. LITTLE, SCRIBBLING BOOKS, WRITING T4BLET5. GENERAL HEIGHTS. F ine Heavv all-wool Serges at 50, 60 and 7°C. per yd. Tweed Dress Suitings, 54 in. wide at 75c. to $1. Fine Qualities in Black Henri« ettas at 75, 80, 90c. and $1. Fancy Figured Black Crepons at 90c to $1. Cheap Dress Goods in great var- iety at 10, 12:}. 15 and ; ’ 20c. per yd. l ‘You will find here a large assortn ment in each of the above lines of Dress Materials. We bought them right and invite inspection. Will take pleasure in showing them whether you purchase or not. The stock is all new,styles are the latest, qualities from the cheapest to thel best and a good assortment to select fiom at prices that will please MHDGG anus. We draw attentiBn t5 thi§ special line of llaxxm'r'ms, they axe extra. value. Full range of newest shades in stock. and colors, at 25c. pgr yd. Fancy Figured Satin Dress Goods at 40¢. per yd. Fine Henriettas, black and colors at 50c. peg yd. 'Cloths at 25c. per yd. Serge Dress Goodsat 25¢. per yd. Cashmere Dress Goods, black During the past week we have received several cases of new Dress Materials and now show the largest range of these goods evcr carried by us. If you are interested in Dry Goods we invige you to call and look over our assortments and compare prices. Our stock is now larger than ever and prices are correct. See this list: Heavy_Twill Double Fold Dress‘ DRESS GOODS. These goods are to be iound in this store at prices that range from Their garments are cut right and fit every time. The styles are always in the lead. The finish is the best. The Cloths equal to the best. Germany has toâ€"day the greatest Mantle Makers in the world. WHEN IN NEED OF- rNEW- DAKWDDD. skews 46465? THE WATCHMAN, LINDSAY. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 1895 â€"-Recently in Montreal a criminal case was in progress before his honor J udge \Vurtele. The court room was crowded with “ladies” who as soon as the doors were opened had rushed in and appropriab ed the best seats. The judge stood it as long as he could, and then casting a stern glance about the courtroom said in chill- ing tones: “And now I am going to say a few words as regards the presence of women at this trial. I am very much surprised that so many women should attend the proceedings held here. It shove a liking for the morbid which is shocking and disgusting. It is a shame to see so many woman sitting here all day long listening to the details of'such a case. The press has commented on that hot and now it must cease. If there are any women present who have any respect- for themselves thev will at once depart.” rTo say that the s ‘ctators were surprised ‘ is puttinr it mild y. A flutter went over ‘ the court room, and there was a quick gasping for breath, but not a woman stirred from her seat. “Very well,” resumed Judze‘Wm-tele. “as there are no Men present“.- who :respect themselves. 1 I will’Order: the police to put all out."‘ Then the women did more. They did notw mend on use o'ederddheir but. thq rent. and Judge Wu (has the "he-er .1an mashed a precedent. “‘1'a’hgp- Infiiwd {1’9“ «"0 on}! '4' 1.".- “0 I} iH_.;'Q1!f-'. ‘: ' "T -â€"â€"A decision of interest to buyers of accident tickets has just been rendered. A year ago C. F. Church, a commercial traveller of Winnipeg, was frozen to death in the far north. He was insured for one thousand dollars in the London Guarantee and Accident Company. The company resisted payment on the ground that being frozen was not accidental. The Manitoba Commercial Travellers" Association fought it out in the courts {and after two judgments against them Ithe company to-dey issued a cheque for f two thousand two hundred dollars, being amount of the policy and law costs. â€"â€"Mr. S. J. Fox of .Brickville is the owner of a dandy team of bay colts, about. 3 years old. At the recent Lindsay Central fair they carried off first prize in a red-hot field of ten entries. They were much admired for their style and action. They are particularly well bred, having been sired by Lapidist Chief, their dam being one of the prize mares owned at one time by the late John Free. In the same clue D. G. Ferguson and L. Hickey showed fine teams, and took 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively. ; â€"-Ducks are reported plentiful down the lake, but as very few are coming to town they are evidently wild and hard to shoot. A month later, when the cold weather sets in. and the ducks gather inshore, our local sports will reap their harvest. â€"â€"Partridges are reported plentiful ’at the point, but. wild and hard to shoot. A gentleman who spent a few days there says that with a good dog an average shootiet could fill a bag in a day. -â€"-A large amount of local items, interesting news-letters and reports of fall fairs will be found on our inside pagqs. -â€"Potatoes are selling at at 20 ctnta per bushel in large quantities in town. -â€"Two young newly calved milch cows for sale. See advt. in this issue. â€"â€"Nice Sweet Ciderâ€"just fresh from the press â€"at Gxo. Fox’s TOWN AND COUNTY. -â€"Bread is down at lust, and is now at 0cts.. per four pound loaf. THURSDAY, OCT. 10th, 1895. (the Watchman. LITTLE LOCAL LINES. «There was short session of the board ‘of health held on Monday evening, at which 'were present Chairman Walters. and Messrs Stewart, Fluery Mc Into-h. Keith. Touchburn. Milk. Mayor Walters, and Health Officer McAlpine and Sanitary Inspector Douglas. The report of the medical health officer show- ed three only! ofdiphtheria, ell doing well; several cases of typhoid fever were elm reported. M.H.(). said the town Ihould be phced in sanitary condition at once. On‘eiotion the town conned wee instructed to have all “to: cont-pee cloned out. “We"? .del-yz‘TA. few. other minor â€"Mr. D. C. Trew, our local poultry raiser. is fastbeeoming famous as a breeder of the choicest strains of poultry. At the present time he is scarcely able to meet the demands made on his coops by poultry fanciere from all over the Dominion and the United States. It is only a. question of time uutil he will have to secure larger premises and branch out more extensively. This week he re- ceived a letter .from a breeder in Milo wankee enquiring about his famous strain of Houdans, price being no object. { â€"â€"Wednesday moraine ‘She'rifl' Mc Lennan. Deputy Sheriff Silver and County Constable Crawford left on the early morning train for Kingston in charge of the Murpheys, sentenced by Justice Meredith at the recent assizes to terms of from three to seven years in Kingston penetentiary for counterfeiting. They will keep good hours and be lure of three square meals a day for some time to come. Good conduct at. this great Canadian training institute will materially reduce the length of their sentences. --Sterling Silverware. Many persons have taken advantage in the drop In price of silver to furnish solid silver appoint- ments for their dining rooms. Mr Beall, the jeweller, has an elegant and valuable stock and is prepared to sell at as low a pnce as the genuine article can be sold anywhere. Intending purchasers should take early advantage as every- thing indicates an early advance in the price of silver. All goods guaranteed. â€"On Saturday evening laetJos. Horace the five-year old son of Joseph Demara of the South ward had the misfortune to break his right leg about half way between the knee and ankle. The litte fellow was playing with a companion when Mr. John Mcginuis’ dog which had joined the play tripped the child up and in falling he alighted on a stone, withlthe result above recorded. Dr. White was called and under his care the limb is mending rapidly. -â€"Mr'. Joe. Killaby showed a pair of handsome chestnut. Indian ponies at the recent Lindsay Central, baking special prize; they were also shown at the Bob- caygebn fair on Saturday last, and attract- ed much attention. On the return trip they came the distanceâ€"~22 milesâ€"in 2 hours and 17 minute=, and it wasn’t a very good day for driving either. â€"-Friday morning of last week the night operator at Myrtle Station, on the C. P. R. was sand bagged and the safe broke open and robbed of $2,100. The thieves also succeeded in getting away with the operator’s‘ watch and $40 in, money he had in his pocket, as well as the money orders. As yet ‘no trace of the robbers have been found. ~â€"For some days past a very handsome collection of shells has attracted attention in Gregory’s drug store window; they are the property of Mr. H. Better of this town, and were collected by him last spring while on a trip to Florida. The collection is a very valuable one, and it is Mr. Petters intention to bring them to England with him on his next'visit. L. ‘ 1"”; Ura -A splendid opportunity for any person Wishing to engage in the drug business will be affixed for sale by public auction on Monday, the 14th inst. at 2 o’clock p. 111., when the stock of drugs and drugists sundries and shop fixtures belonging to S. Pen-in, Esq. will be ofi‘exu ed for sale. The business is old and lhe stand is one of the best situated in the town. Sale on the premises. â€"-The Medical Association of North Ontario and West Victoria met in the ,Benson House on the 20th nit. Consid- erable routine business was transacted and masters of interest to the profession were discussed relative to the future of the association. but no papers were presenhd for discussion. The meeting then adjourned to meet again at the call of the president. â€"â€"There’s no guess work about the sec of a suit when we take your measure. For the quality you have our assurance. That counts. We have been here 36 Years. Dumas a; FLAVILLE Baas. ‘nA -Miss Elizabeth Selles of Stratford has bee.) awarded $5,000 for repairs in a. breach of promise suit against: Mr. J. James of that: city. Mr. James promised to marry her then changed his mind and married a London young women. â€"â€"F. C. Taylor, Insurance Agent. Office on the ground floor of the new opera house. Lindsay-st.â€"-â€"8. 1-R. QAMPBELL. Inaurance Agent, ofl;ce_ second door north of WAICHMAN prmtmg ofiice.â€"â€"28-4. F â€"â€"’0ysters? Fresh and nice, on ice at; 03: s. azapdw- and 9". 351% , -\-~-"llwlu%lll' auu "- H. Stevens, B.A , secretary; while on the board of directors are such well-known men as W. Flavelle. C. Chittick, R. I. McLaughlin, H. Hart, D. D. 5., Newton Hill, . J. Lytle, of Fenelon Falls, and Samuel Armour. The stock of the company is divided into shares of $100 each, and applimtions will he received for any number of shares. The management of the company will be by local men annually appointed by the shareholders, and the investment of the company will be in the localities surrounding Lindsay. In a short time a savings bank department Will he opened in connection with the company, and money received on deposit at current rates of interest paid or. compounded half yearly. That there is'toom for such a company in Lindsay there can be no doubt, and with-the management that is at its held its- suceess ls assured. Prospectuses-and other informatim em be had fromutn'y Sol the directors or from the As the prospectus states, this company is formed to cflect to some extent the organiza- tion and profitable investment of low! mpital. Mr. john Magwood is president and manager; W. H. CIatkc,nM-.D ,V vice-maiden“ and W. Served at any time, with drinks at Fox’s, No. 115. The Victoria Loan and Savings Como ,Vfiwâ€"‘w -v. I. "W. in order to procure evidence. The prisoner claims that he is a resident of Barrie and has been in this country only about two months. He was accompanied by his son, a lad of about 15 years when arrested. time. _..I, v.. any“. Lusufil a WUUQ' : pile. The trere soon presents a very , nude appearance, while underneath the ground looks as if an underbrushing bee was in progress. The boys get the nuts, but in many cases the trees are totally descroyed. While this spoilation is'going on the red squirrels keep up an incessant chatter and scold in the neighboring hemlocks. There is little doubt if they had their way about it every boy in the land would be strung up by the heels. â€"On the 27th September a jewellery peddlar called at the residence of Mr. C. W. James of lot 18, con. 12, Mariposa, 1 about two miles east of Oakwood. The; men 'were absent in the fields at the time and the peddler, finding he could not make asale, became somewhat abusive. forcing his way into the house. Seizing Mrs. James he endeavored to drag her into a bedroom, but failing in this, owing to her vigorous resistance, he then on- daavored to stifle her screams by placing his hand over her mouth. breaking her teeth and a paio of glasses in doing so. 1Finally he threw her on the floor, but assistance arriving the scoundrel took to his heels and escaped. Word was sent to the police at Lindsay to be on the lookout and on Wednesday evening about five o’clock an Egyptian peddler, about 55 years of age, who gave his name as Michael Luddy, was arrested by Chief Bell at Veitch’s hotel, charged with the offence. Later on he was brought before County Magistrate Deacon and identified by Mrs. James, who was in Lindsay at ‘kn ‘;MA 11- _..____, ‘ Q A ~Lindssy boys have an up-to-date way of gathering beechnuts. In stead of the old way of spreading sheets underneath the trees and shaking the-nuts down they climb the tree armed with a saw or hatchet, and the branches, great and small. are cut ofl' with energy they would disdain to display on their father’s wood- â€"He had come up from Bobcaygeon and was doing the town with his best girl. Standing in front of a confectionery the twain were admi- ring the nice things displayed and particularly the pretty bon-bon boxes. Presently the chap entered the store and asked the price of the boxes and upon being told seven and ten cents bought one of the former rnd retired smiling. Soon after, however. he returned and dolefully remarked: “There hnin’t a blamed candy in this ’ere box 3” He had got just what he had asked for hut wanted alittle more sweetness in connection with it. ‘vv-uv Uufiuvui ,- J insane and attacked Miss O'Neil 'with a chair some days ago, was removed to a private ward at the Toronto asylum on Saturday by Chief Bell. It is hoped ; that careful treatment will restore him to his usual health of mind. --At the assize court on Friday last Roderick MacIntosh of Dalton township was convicted of setting fire to some hay cut on crown lands by Wm. Morton. a neighbor. Being over 70 years of age he was allowed to return home on suspended 1 sentence, his son going $500 bail for hisl future good conduct. â€"-'.l'he young man Samuel E. Rodd . near Reaboro. who became sudgiepfy . Innnnn .nA n“..‘__.‘ It. Al‘- .. » â€"-At the corner of Kent and Sussex-eta. the water ‘course at the side of the road should be deepened to allow the water that accumulates there from a spring to escape freely. If attended to now it will save much trouble later on when cold weather comes. â€"-To-morrow (Friday) at 2 p.m.. Weather permitting a game of base ball, Town team vs. Elms, will take place at the agricultural park,- the proceeds are for the benifit of Care taker J. Parker. Ad- mission 10 cents; ladies free; this will be the last game of the season, .and there1 should be a good turn out -Charles Genevicoe, the boy arrested last spring on suspicion of man, was ac- quitteda second time on the charge at the late assizes. â€"A wire sign made by the A. Silver rLettering Co. is on exhibition in Holtorf’s ‘window, Kent-at. It is a “work of art” and shows the many 'uaes these letters can be put to. â€"-You may be about due for that fall Suit. Come in. Our shelves are at your service. Don’t worry about the fit--we :ttend to that. Dtmms . FLAVELLE Ann BROS. -â€"Boy wanted at THE WATCHMAN ofice to learn pnnting. Must be strong and have a good public school education. â€"â€"A nice lunch for 15 cents at Foxs’, and oysters as 30!: like ’em. --Try Fox’s 15 cent Chocolates and choice Creams. Beat confections and fin- est fruits. â€"0ysters! Fresh Chesapeake Bay- bed Oysters at FOXS’. Get some. «”7qu . Luncheon; warm or cold Chocolates and: OVS‘G’S in any Style: at Fox’s: .. _.-- _,“_, ml Q‘UUKLUI. The misston band of the church took in hand the work of decorating the church, and they did it well. There was an excellent and nicely arranged display at flowers. fruits and vegetables. The pastor, Rev J. W. Totten preached at both services. In the afternoon a union gathering of congregation Sabbath School scholars and others- ntcely filled .the church. Some of the scholars of the school added greatly to the interest of the school by excellent recitations and singing. Very appropriate addresses were delivered by Rev. LW. MacMillnn B.A. and Rev. C! l. March. The congregation during the day were good. The choir rendered excellent service at all .the meetmgs of the day. The Queen-st. people adopted this are bod instead of the dinncrof formes years. They find it profiitable. The collect «ms were forthe day {a little more than $1.20. There are (some {who will yet contribute. Ah opponunity lwill be given for that at future sources. The ; Queens-st people are making anoble effort to 3 maintain and advance the mseofGod in this ;’ town. They feel grateful! tor the kind copper éalwas kind‘ friends.‘ - «All boys of St. Andrews church between the ages of ta and 18 y are requested to ‘mect the pastor Rev. J'M’ RA. ‘on Friday evening next, nth. inst. at seven fo’clocl: that he may have talk ‘With then re. d' the tormation of a boys’ brigade. glvalfioy oftheage ahon- . ' should make it spoilt tobemtil thew .olthe Church. , ' â€"Rev, ]. W. Touch announced.on Sabbath that he will hold 2. Gospel Tcmveranoc meet- ing' in the basement ofthe Queen-st. church on Friday. Oct. the nth, at 8 o’clock. Pf the attendance warrents it he may hold such a. services once a month ashc has been accustom- to doing on his past ciacuits. All are invited. -â€"Thc Queen-st. Methodist church had the annpal harvest home scrviccs last Sabbath. TL- mun“-.. l.__j ,tn .. ... uv Luc lel. -Rev. Mr. Hughsoh (St-the Baptist church wxll prcach in the Queen-st. Methodist Church next Sabbath evening. gregarious are now making arrangements for a harvest home servxces of 3 Somewhat similar nature to those held in the Queen-st. church last Sabbath. â€"-Rev. Mr. Hughson wxll preach in the Salem Methodist Church Sabbath Oct. 20th., at 3 0.111. ~â€"Next Sabbath morning, at Cambridgefi Methodist church, Rev. 8. J. Shorey will preach the memorial sermon of the late I. L. “inters. , -â€"-The columns of This \VATCHMAN are always at the disposal of the different churches in town and also the societiesin connection therewith, in which to make announcements of meetings to be held or to publish short reports of meetings that have taken place. The public is always interested and instructed by news of this kfnd. If the secretaries will kindly furnish the items “:erwill do the rest. â€"-Ina few days Mr. Len. Newton’s hand- some white brick residence on the southeast corner of Lindsay and Russcl~sts, will be :eady for occupatxon. It is rumored that a bachelor doctor will beithe first 'tenzmt. Building Notes. What. building is being done in Lindsay this season is of an extra good character. The houses {or the most part brick, and the designs of the most modern kind. A number of good housesâ€"say that could be sold for $1000â€" would find ready sale on the instalment plan. Here is a chance for some local capitalist to invest his money, where the returns are sure 1 and the security ample. Dozens in town who are tired of paying rent would purchase homes if they could do so on the above plan. â€"On the southwest corner of Bond and Sussex-sts Mr. Wm. White has commenced the erection of a couple of first-class modern houses. The location is one of the best in town and when ready for tenants the houses will command good rental. â€"Mr. Samuel Britton’s two story brick house on Russel~st is about completed, and is one of the finest in the south ward. The location is very convenient to the business portion of the town. - v-7- 0‘ v Ivnq lull-“\C3 were read adopted CommuniCations were read from the Rathburn company R. Sutton, Dr. Shier, C.VV. Tompson, agent Sells Bros. circus, George Walker and others. A number of ' accounts were also read and ordered to be paid. ‘ Motions were passed authorizing the town property committee to repair a house of queens square, and to ask {or tenders for wood to be delivered on the market square. After a lengthy discussion a motion was passed instruct‘:l ing the Water Works Co. to extend mains and place a hydrant on St. Paul-st. in order to supply better fire protection to the Rathbun mill and property adjacent thereto. After a discussion re home for the aged concluded, the by-law appointing Robt Spier colleczor was read a third time and passed. The regular meeting of the town council was held Monday evening. Mayor Walters presided and the folowing members were present:â€" Reeve hylie, Dep.-Reeves Crandell and Robson, Couns. Robinson, Brady, Bryans, Gillogly, Killaby gag Curtin‘ Previous minutes October 29; --Miss Lulu Dundas and Mt. Kleiser will appear in the Amdnm ~â€"-Thc young mens; bible class will meet on Sunday morning a! 9.45. The international lesson will be studied, â€"Rcv. L. S. Hugbson will speak at the mens’ meeting on Sunday at 4.15. All men welcome. l _,__ .-.-...â€"..u uu.ctlug w-ulgn‘ (Thursday) at 7.30. The secretary will give a short talk. -â€"The first of the commercial classes under Mr. I. T. Harrington’s leadership will be held on Friday night at eight o’clock. e.-.‘ at ucxcu 101' prizes in the" difi'eeent classes, and if the weather proves favorable it is expected the competition will be the most successful ever held under the auspxces of the society. The annual Victoria. county plowing match will be held on the farm of Mx. Wm. Bacxoft, lot 2, con. 3, Eldon, on Thursday, October 24:11. A large amount will be oflercd for prizes in the difi'eren class_es, and if the mooning- “mun“. L, . . save money by hm Upholstered by us: eqml to new. All done. Prices m. A Marriage License \ At Barney BROTHERS for $2.00.â€"3-t.f. The -Th_e junior members’ Furniture and The Council Meeting. lent tecimtions and singing. tc addresses were delivered by :Millan RA. and Rev. C.[{. congregation (,iurirgg the 7 day ‘5“. -L-:_ _ ”A A Niée Lunch for 15¢, 'ed by us, and made to Ibéfaimost new. All kinds of Picture Framing Prices reasonable and work the Churhvflgtgsf .' ' ,v- -r..vsvu.tanng “\t cu. Furmture cheap for cash. You gap :y by having your old Parlor Suites .1 l ' 7 nu Uundas and Mr. Grenville appear in the Amdemy of Music, Y. M. C.A. Notes. Plowing Match, {me church, and they was an excellent and ya: flowets. fruits and or, Rev J. W. Totten ices. In the afternoon r . l congregation Sabbath . oghers- imoely filled 5" Upholstering. Upholstgring and all b I I S‘ Kenbst.