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r . :sz: :: THE SWATCHMAN LINDSAY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 I891 _The Fatal Coal Oil Lamp. Last week there occurred three of the most distressing accidents in Toronto and Hamilton which have taken place for many years. In Toronto two ladies have been burned. to death. Mrs. Eliza Barker, scription is only one dollar has a quarter TATiONERY STORE. BOOK AND 5 The sensation of the season! BE SI'RE AND SEE IT “El ll .. “ iii noninni snonn l Endgacgimose ,\ omirsn AT FAIRYLAND. WIN, l APPROPRIATE GIFTS IMPORTERS- F... .s: ‘\ A pleasing them all. WGller i fTOYS, l larue and varied Vassmtment 0 Books AND Nign'IJLTILs, Gill lDS AND es: de llv low 1.1-1. all bargains. Goods, Work - Call and see my .\e Gr. A. ll/IETHERELL, Kent Street, Lindsay r- ds and we. I onized him signs -.nd A I 8 complete if?" .VVEllRYP C0535, ents manu- If the “w. THURSDAY, DEC. 31, 1891. , tic. .C" "feign and COUfltY' ces quoted : sents. Reâ€" I'Y -r, Lindsay its} IDS Y, M, C. A. Notes. ’l‘he voung men's ineeti afternobn will be conducted Secretary. All young Ticed. Bible Class on 2'. 5' p.m. A - .K Org Again to the Front. For Furs of s ‘ . . aturtiav s spec-nil b-ii‘gai For the next I} S Will be given in C Collars dc Cuffs, l lloves. .\ genuine reduction in a this month. - Handkerchiefs Novelties. The Watchman, Uwiogto: _ n d h _ inn and job work, we are unable to gwe an av oui‘ usual attention to the \\.\'l‘(fll.\I.-\.\'. _ . 0 St 2‘74 Our next issue Will be the iirst of the fifth volume, and we hope to give entn“)e ERlES satisfaction to our patrons during 189.3. \\'.. trust, var subscribers Will remit their subscript-c». illl'illg the ensuing week. our orders __.___ ‘1" 'flror‘O Oh What a Cough! .h‘J’ VI J. yaw ’ voii li :ed the warning. Will i ' lens of the sum " ‘» i.‘.:sUI'i‘ipL1Hii. FANCY NUTIOXS. also the new-i 5 make these beautiful goods Beautiful lines in Plush l‘oxes. Shaving Cases, Etc. w Oxford Bible, all at [‘eachers atchman. ng next Sunday by the general men cordially in- Thursday evening week. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, of Bethany, spent Christmas in town,-thebguests of Mrs. A. Lil kinds go to McCrimmon. . _ us VlSl aps of all kinds. Fur Shirts it Drawers ll ”“93 during spending a few days with her sister Mrs. 49- heamount of holiday advertis- ‘e approach ofthat ASli _,______ , ‘ .\-1.(‘.i:.\'TLEMB-“i"1 have been of Agnes street, and Mrs, Christopher Limb}; albw mvSelf to beiipniinated Armstrong, of Jarvis street, formerly of reilllf Leigh” for we North \\ ard, and Lindsay, met their death in a very dis- for Li ulllfiv solicit your vote and influ- tressmg manner. But, were it possible; respectta . the death of Mr. Jas. McCullough, of we. JOHN WILSON Hamilton,f sefims the saddest of all. He . 91. was one o amilton’s ouno merchants Lindsali Deck hignly esipemeig, and ni’arrid’d only abouf J7,,.- one mon i. e gotu durinv Frida /3 ‘HE ELECTORS OF THE n1ght_to see to the furnage, which was noyt L VuRTHW ARD. working properly, and in throwing some - ...â€"-â€" 011 on the tire an explosion took place. "1) (,y,\;TI.E.‘lEN,"â€"1 have ac- On hearing the noise his young .wife rush- LAME: \- nz‘mhm for Councillor for ed down to the cellar and did all she 3919;] tip iii?) £1 “Rd I “ ill endeM or to could to put out the flames in which he t1k.,\m:th i: ,fkl' the best interests of was enveloped, .her hands being badly flutllfllllfi’ “firxt'll imke n“ personal can- burned. Immediate assistance was scour- the town. “ “f 11 i. solicit your vote and ed, but Without avail. He died shortly “55, but respect U yiectfull)’ after. In reference to Mrs. Armstrong’s influence- \ous IBSE‘ ’ - T death, we take the following from the ISAAC FIBLEX. Empire. of Monday: “ Mrs. Christopher . -. ' Dec. 30th. 1891. Armstrong, who was sp severely burned by Lilillml} . a coal 011 lamp upsetting on Friday even- //7 7 , - e» ing last, died of her injuries in the Gen- eral hosisital on Sunday morning, shortly before 5 o’clock. The accident which has cos: Mrs. Armstrong. her life happened Christmas night, as she was preparing to retire. She Was arranging a folding bed, when a coal oil lamp which sat on a man- tle attached to the head-board tell on the bed and exploded, The flames lept like lightning from the bed to Mrs. Arm- strong’s clothing, and burned the lower portion of her body severely. Dr. Cowan attended her before she was sent to the hospital.” Her remains were interred in Yelverton on Monday. Persona ls. Mr. H. Blair, of Wiarton, spent Xmas in town. Mr. F. Bondy, Christmas in town. Mr. Bert Sniyth spent Christmas with friends in Toronto. Mr. John Malane spent Christmas with relatives in Peterboro’. Mr. Percy Rowlison, of Kinmount, was in town on Thursday last. Mr. Wm. Robertson, of Peterboro is looking up old friends in town. Christmas with friends in Brock. Mr. Wesley in town for a few days this week. lVII‘S. D. (humble. of Talimtu, Christmas with relatives in town. Christmas under the parental roof. Mr. Louis John M. V\ allace is on visit to his aunt Mrs. J. D. Graham. Mr. Fred Meore. of Blackstock, visiting friends and relatives in town. Christmas in town, vis1ting his parents. Rev. James McMullen and wife, Mr. J 0‘0- llL‘SS. Brown. last week. _ Miss Ida Williams of Port Hope, - , ,,. . See our Christmas lies and ! Dayman. Mr. J. L. O’Brien and wife, of Peter- tf boro, are the guests of Miss Corkery, the Bass Ward. relatives in town. visiting his mother, Mr. D. G. Oliver, the South Ward. Mrs. J. McMahon. Mr. Brodie Fair, of Toronto, is of the North “31rd. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. In-i F‘. c ... -v -... . ~. .1 . > , o . ~ -, - hesake .. ». -‘- N 31-iurat,.l.\ ts _i(i) y..-. - 33:31.55: tand do hnowlson, of the South Ward. . or saving 0.0., to run . .. _ , _ r 99- IZ’LlIt, nothinm We know from experience thatll Mr. Edward Corsarine has so far Shiloh“; Cure will cure your cough. It covered from his recent 5 . r 50-tf. to be able to be around again. never fails. Sad Drowning Accident. in South Lake, ab Monday evening three miles from t She was oti her way home with band from visitin Walked into a large air her life, for nearly and sank. a =litiiculty that l Wit on lllt' sound ice. covered on Tuesday morning. _â€"__â€"____ Phenyle. Shot, death to insect life. business places, halls, stations, stat Stove Store, Kent street Lindsay. Mrs. E. B. Munn was drowned late last he village of Minden. her hus- g a neighbor, and both ‘ hole in the ice. Her husband made every effort to save but after struggling in the water an hour she became exhausted nd it was with the greatest it. Was able to draw himself Her body was re- This is the title given to the most attiective powdereddisinfectant deoderizer and Cermicide, known to modern science. Destroys offensive odors and is certain Prevents contagious disease. and those arising from foul pre- miSes, and “sweetens things generally.” For residence, home, farm, factory,offices. animal pens, c. This excellent disinfec- tant is kept for sale at Mr. E. Wood 5 morning last to visi in Clinton, and Goderich, for ines High School Staff, is spending Christmas vacation und out parents. Mr. and Mrs. the East Ward. Mr. Thos. Brady, looking up old f days last week. admirably with Tom. of Toronto, Mr. Chas. C. Lindsey, advance repre- publicremony of the instalation of officers. sentative of the Charles Clark Co._, is in ing ce for his com- J udge Jan. 18th. occupy t town making arrangements pany to show here on Monday, a ment of stammering is gi patients is indeed wonderful. hardly attend to applying bles, vine to of Peterboro spent 1 . Mr. Stephen Dobsmi, of Detroit, is at tiniest awake “1 [ht 3‘45"” I present Visiting friends in town. Mr. H. R. McLean and wife spent Atchieson, of Toronto, was spent Mr. M. O’Leary, of Fenelon Falls, spent. is Mr. \Vm. King, of Peterboro spent of Minden, were in town on Saturday last. Thursday of last week in town on busi- Mr. Leonard Sterling, of Belleville, has been visiting friends in town for the past The Misses Chislett, of Port Hope, were ting friends in town for a few days Mr. James Buchanan, of New York, is spending his Christmas holidays With Mr. A. Link, Chicago, is at present Mr. E. Brown of Port Hope, is spend- ing his Christmas holidays With his Sister Tl present visiting his mother Mrs. Dr. Fair. ie Mr. and Mrs. Fort, of Bowmanville, evere illness as Commissioner Mr. Dan. Buchanan left on Tuesday Kem tfriends and relatives that a few days. Miss Nellie Hanahoe, of the St. Cathar- er the parental went Skating 0 roof. , , . 're Messrs. Fred and .Wm. WalterS, 9f Hwfive; {id‘siZi’blgeand wended their way Toronto. spent Christmas With their (liliifieviai‘ds, resolved to keep off the Ice Thomas Walters, of riends in town for a few City life seems to agree We were leased to say that Mr. . , Mrs. Church Epaid a few day’s Visit to Mr. seerce. and {311711612310 digt church. The T Matchett, last week. Mr. and Mrs Cambridge-5 - d was the “Nativity” which Church have many warm friends in Lind- subject selecit‘e v Mr. Campbell treated m say. who will be glad to hear that their the pastor t eaiid explanatory manner. success in Toronto is assured. The un- an eloquen isted by Mr. and Mrs. qualified satisfaction which their treat- ' ral hymns . . f the number orfilpgiisgh: selgcblxdded materialey to the Interest 0 A Quarter of a Million Dollars. A paper in Canada. whose annual sub- of a million dollars invested to produce it. That paper is The Family Herald and 1 Weekly Star, Montreal, which is a great newspaper success. and which is comfort- ably settled in magnificent new buildings. With new presses and equipments costing two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, all paid for and free from all incu mbrances. The-Famzly Herald is In a strong financial position. Notice. The profit is down, never have fine goods sold for lower prices, than we are now making on Ladies, Gentlemen’s, Misses, Boy’s and Childrens Boots and Shoes, come see and wonder at the value we give in fine goods, and plenty of them, you are sure to find what you want. Come In and see the best of everything in Boot and Shoes, felt goods, German felt Slippers, Rubbers Overshoes c. Trunks, Valises c., reliable, trusty, serviceable, goods, marked at Rock Bottom prices. Bryans 8;. 00., first Door East of Daly House, Kent st. Lindsay, R. BRYANS, General Manger. We will not be under- sold by any House in Ontario, terms Cash and One Price. 43-tf. HURRAH FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Right now we are ready for business with an im mense assortment of GIFTS l The new, the novel, and the beautiful. are all in- cluded in our assortment. BREVITIES. Friday next, is New Year’s day. Christmas passed off very quietly. Monday last was nomination day. Japanese Vases Jars at. CHINA HALL. C Toys at 2% below cost, at HUGHAN 0’s. The list of convictions appear in this issue. Best American and Canadian Coal Oil at CHINA HALL. See the stock of fancy Cups and Saucers at CHINA HALL. Beautiful China Cups and Saucers from 100. at HUGHAN 8: Co’s. Bargains in wedding and engagement Rings, at HUGHAN Co's. Dolls at half price, at HUGHAN ill; Co s., next door to Ontario Bank. 5l-tf. 5 o’clock Tea Sets in Japanese and French China at CHINA HALL. 48-tf CHINA HALL is the right place to buy your Xmas and \Vedding presents. 48 For fine Carvers, Pie Knives. Fruit Knives, etc., call at CHINA HALL. The band did not turn out Christmas day, owing to the absense of the band- master. Business men report a very dull Xmas season this year, owing it is said to the bad roads. The Concert in connection With the raffle at Kirkfield is postponed till March. The raflie will take place on the 7th Jan. Mr. Geo. Coombs, of Fair avenue, has disposed of his residence to Mr. Jos. Pedler for a handsome figure. Mr. Coonbs intends building in the spring. IIUGHAN Co., have bought out Mrs. Keeves stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Toys, etc., at 40cts on the S and every- thing is being sold at half prices. 51-tf. At a special meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday evening, Miss Twamley was re-engaged as teacher, for the South Ward school at a salary of $320. The Kinmount winter races will be held on Thursday and Friday, the 2lst and 22nd of January, when it is expected that a number of our Lindsay sportsman Will participate. Last Friday mornings train from Peter- boro brought in a large crowd from that place, to spend Christmas in town, and Even the jaded buyer, whose Holiday seasons and . experience would out-count the fingers on both hands, would find excitement in looking over the many delightful novelties of which our store is now full. A better assortment of a on want a really enjoy able experience, if you want to feel anew some of the eXCItement of Christmas shopping which yon were used to when the season was less a novelty than now, drop in and take a look at our holiday dISplay. M N elties in Dress 85 Wool Materials Xmas ov “ Kid and Wool Gloves Ify is from what we saw they appealred to have 0 . enjoyed themselves exceeding y. ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ K d d W 1 Mlts As a farmer was driving along Vzilliam at. 1 an 00 . t t, 11 Monday last he had t e mis- ‘ ‘ G I b C 0f S roe 0 thrown from his buggy ‘ ‘ ray am a So fortune to be to be ing of an axle. He was badly by the break . . . _ but no serious inJury is re- shaken up, ported. We are pleased to noticothat Mr. Robt. Vance, of Ida has been again unanimously endorsed by the Director of thePeterboro Central exhibition for re-election to the Council of Agriculture of Ontario. Matthew Wynn, the man who stabbed Walter Kerr, some three months ago, was brought before the police magistrate in Petei'boro on Tuesday morning last, and elected to be tried by the jury. Kerr's sworn statement will be taken at the hospital. 7 . all the attention of street We would cO’Neil to bad condition of f the little bridge by Dr. destrians passmg liable to fall f nearly of and Arts at 13. re- the railing o pt’s residence, as pe Way on a dark night are to the ground below, a distance 0 ten feet. ' number of the young men that Quite a n Sunday afternoon last, an exceedingly cold bath. “ fished” out as her were treated to Ladies and Children’s Meolles and. Cleans on Sunday’s in future. e Circle No. 34 purpose g on the evening of i m Is The W as . ted to witness tailing officer, will Dean, who is ins and On Sundav 121iS The choir ably “:0, ble to th at intervals gave Church, Of Toron e subject, their 8mm W , th . utiful serVIce.