VOL. 10. ATWOOD, ONT., FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1899. e /NO. 7. a] « More New Goods! y } i the nother shipment of New Goods received and opened ont, We cater to iGiet tole and nen nothing but a clean, high class stock of Staple and zaney Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions and Crockery. Our Prices may not appear 6 low as some of our competitors at first sight,but when you consider the QUALITY of the goods,--the wearing aud washing test--you will find Erskine's Goods are All Right and Cheap as the Cheapest. P : * . t @ ay depend upon getting Good Goods at Lowest Prices. Goods Bough Niche end sed itiekt Sraror ts with a Call, Ger Stock will bear Close In . Spection, Farm Produce taken as Cash, See our- Cea and Dinner Sets. W- R. ERSKINE. Farm Produce Taken as Cash. Furnish Sour ri 4 iy ome ! and We are offering Special Bargaing,in All Lines of New, Up-tc-date >Furniture< Special Values in beautiful Oak Side- boards, Bedroom Suites and Upholstered Par- lor Suites. Handsome Chairs Cheap. . (Picture Framing a Specialty, . am JOHN ROCER. A Choice Stock of SD. ett Fresh Groceries = ~ Forthe Kaster Trade, Sa ae ae Ms Sie Shh De Da De Mi ae We open out a Brand New stock of Groceries and Provisions this week, Prices Away Down like every- thing else here. 3% a> Try Our' Teas ! Try Our Teas! Why not Drink the Best Teas--we keep them. Our Canned Goods Guaranteed Fresh. Everything Good and Cheap. Full line of Boot & Shoes. Full line of Staple Dry Goods. Full line of Fancy Dry Goods. Full line of Spring Dress Goods. Full line of Gents' Furnishings. We are very busy enlarging ard refitting our store this week to make room for the piles of New Spring Goods unpacked and ordered. Next week we hope to be in shape for business. Watch this space. We will keep you posted. We sold a thousand dollars worth of goods during the past 10 days--the Kalbieischh stock-- at "unheard of prices,' just as we agreed to do. 'That stock is cleared out, but. we have added another newer and better stock, and our motto will continue to be "Bar- gains in Everything." | which all report having hada pleasant District Mews, Elma, We are sorry to learn that D. Collins is on the sick list. Joseph Rozell intends to move back on his farm in the 6th con, The Misses Peebles spent last week visiting friends in Howick. Miss Jessie Hamilton, of Ethel, is visiting friends in this vicinity. A. McKay, 16th con., intends build- inga fine brick residence next summer, Richard Hammond, 14th --con.,-has purchased a carriage horse from C. Love, of Grey. We are very glad to learn that Mr. and Mrs Dave Hamilton have recover- ed from the grippe. Miss Minnie Jarret returned home to Toronto, having spent some time with her cousin, the Misses Shannon. A small party was held at the home of Eli Moore Jast Friday night, at me. ' Albert Little, 12th con,, left Monday, Feb. 20th, for the Klondike, where his brother Duncan and George have been for some time. H Coustey, of ussels, formerly cheesemaker in the Silver Corners fac- tors, is engaged with W A. Tindall, of the Muitland factory, for the coming season, John G. Ballard has sold his farm, on the first concesseon of Elma, adjoining the Listowel corporation, to Henry Karges at the price of $60 per acre The farm contains about 100 acres and is in capital shape, with excellent build- ings. A new honpe will be bnilt by Alex Hird, 12% coh., next season, Jas. Greig also talks of building a new residence Robert Pickerill will raise his barn and put stone stabling under it. Albert Whitefield, of the 13th, will put up a modern barn. Complaint is made that some. evil disposed reighbor takes a morbid de- lightin Killing Wm. Annett's dogs, he 'havinglost two, anda third one was shot last week, which may die any time Mr. Annett is satisfied in his own mind who did the foul deed, and threatens to take law upon the suspect if the offense is repeated. The Silver Corners butter factory has been closed down fora few weeks bat will resume work 'an Monday March 6th.. Mr. MeLuauchlin says the prospects for cheese making are first- class Some of the milk rontes are Jet James Brown will look atter the 16th con,, going through to the boundary istead of crossing the sideroad ag be- fore, The other routes are fairly well organized but not definitely settled, MARRIED --A very pleasant event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs Samuel Love, Elma, on Wednesday evening, Feb 22nd, when Miss Lney Love and James Eilaeott were united in marriage by Rey. E A, Fear in the presence of a few of their most intim- ate friends and relatives. The bride was charmingly attired ina neat-fitting and very pretty costume. After the ceremony and the usual congratulations the bride and groom led the way to the diving room where a splendid repast awaited the guests. The young cenple were the recipients of a number of costly and beautifal gifts in token of their esteem. The remainder of the evening was spentin music, games and social chat.. THE BkEE adds its con- gratulations, OBITUARY.--On Monday last, 27th nit. one of Elma's oldest and most highly respected residents passed away. We refer to the late Jabez Forman, of lot 53, con, 2, who pussed away after a somewhat prolonged illness, brought on by acomplication of troubles. De- ceased was born June 1th, 1843, at Kate's fill, Worcestershire, England, und emigrated to this country with his parents when buttwo years old. The family settled in Pickering town- ship, near Dufferin Creek P.O... On- tario Co., Ont, remaining there nearly fifteen years, when they nioved up to Elma township, to lot 20, con., 2.) This Was about 85 years ago, when was little better thie an unbroken forest with an occasional clearance here and there to indicate the persevering toil of the early settler, About15 years ago the subject of this notice bonght lot 53, con. 2.00 which he continued to reside until his death. On Jan, 2nd, 1874, he was united in marriage to Margaret, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. John Inglis, 6th con., and as a result of this union seven children were born to them, one sou and six daughters. One of the daughters died about a yearago. The|' surviving children are: John, on the homestead ; Mrs Wm. Perrie, Cran- brook; Mary A., Maggie E,, Belle and Lily, all at home. Deceused was a good Christian, aud a member of the Meth- odist church, Listowel, ever since he moyed up into this country. In politics he was 4 Liberal. As father and hus- band he was indulgent and kind, and is a neighbor very much respected and esteemed. His demise will be generally Elma | 8 regretted in the community. Among those in attendance at the funeral was) the Rev. John Forman, of Grimsby, a! brother of deceased, and Mr. and Mre,j Ww Perrie, of Cranbrook. 'The funeral! on Wedtesday was one of the largest! C.H.HOLMES, ~ ATWOOD.! witnessed in this locality. Interment Was duis a the Klme Centre cemetery, Robt. Hamilton, second son of Geo, Hamilton, sr., Jeft for Manitoba Mon- day, where he will spend the summer near Deloraine. Remember William Wood's auction sale of stock and implements next Mon- day, 6th March, on lot 21, con. 9, Elma, ati p.m., sharp. See posters. The following is the report of the weekly examinations of U. 8.8. No. 4 Elma and Grey, for the month of February, numes in order of merit: Sntrance class--Dora Shannon, Joan Smith, Willie Peter, Charlie Laidiaw, Nellie Gaynor. Junior 4th: class-- Eddie Collis:--Senior 8rd class-- Jessie Smith,. Scott Peebles, Harry Shannon, Walter Hamilton, Myrtle -- Wilson, Thomas Gaynor. Junior 8rd class--- Jennie Bawtinhimer, John Nethercott, Lorne Hunter, Willie Donaldson, Senior 2nd class--Andrew Laidlaw, Alvan Shannon, Adetia Nethercott, Walter Peebles, Junior 2nd class--- Lioyd Nethercott, Fred Stevenson, Willie Whiting, David Whiting, Russel Annett, Ollie Lovell Owing to {rregu- jar attendance this report. is. not satis- factory, Parents are therefore request- ed tosee that their children attend school as regularly as possible, NUPTIAL8.--One of those memorable events at which there is always joy and pleasure, particularly for the partici- pants, took place at the homeof Mr, and Mrs. J.A. Turnbull on Wednesday, 22nd ult, at9a.m., when their estim- able daughter, Miss Emily Alice, was joined in the holy bonds ef wedicck to a highly respected young farmer, Andrew Robb, son of Janes Robb, 12h con,, by the Rev. Mr. Fear, in the presence of only a few of theimmediate | stz relatives, The bride was dressed in a beautiful suit of brun boite etoffe, trim- med with white silk, and presented a very charming appearance as she enter- ed the drawing room, leaning on -- her father's arm. Her sister Eva played the Wedding March, After the cere- mory the company sat down to a sumptuous dejewner, after which the bridal couple left on the 10 20 train for Garden Hill, and other eastern towns and cities, When the couple return they will reside at Mr.Robb's residence, {2th con. 'That they may go down Life's way together haying Love as the chart ot their path and that they may have suecess and happivess.all through life is the wish of their many friends. Brussels. Fred Rogerson, of Coug'awey Sun- dayed in town, Mrs Gro Cardiff and John Beattie are on the sick list. 4 Miss Dolly and Alf. Baeker spent Sunday in Wroxeter. Miss Jennie Budd, of Browntown, is the guest of Miss B. Holmes. Miss Spearin is visiting her aunt,Mrs. Watson Ainlay, this week, Miss E. Roddick is attending the mil- linery openings in Toronto, Nobie B, Mrs. Gerry and Mery! were visiting iu Wingham last week, John Robb is very poorly. He i® staying with his daughter for the pres- ent. _ Miss Clara Mitchell left Monday for Newark, N. Y., where she bas a situa- tion. _ Miss Ella Ainlay spent a week visit- ing her cousin, Miss Mary Sparling, at Leadbury, W.Cameron.who has been confined to the house for three weeks, is able to be out again. Wm. Killough and family moved to Westfield this week where his son William lives. Harry Blain, who has been visiting friends for the last three months, re- turned to Manitoba last Saturday, Rev. Mr. Hodgins, of Seaforth» preached in St, John's church Sunday: Rey. G. J. Abey supplvivg his work fu Seaforth. A special sermon to Fathers and Sons," was preactied in the Methodist church last Sabbath evening, by Rev. 8. J. Allin, taking as his texts, Ist Cor., Lith chap., and 11th yerse, and Ist Jobn, 2nd chap., ard 18th verse, , great many plaiu, practical points were IVeL. Grey. Township Council on Saturday of this week, March 4th, at Ethel. « The 100 acre farm of John Roddick, 14th con., bas been leased by David Rit- chie fora verm of years. . Chas. Bartiff, 4th ine, intends re- moving to Brussels. He may take a trip to the Northwest in the spring. The fine brick reswlence of Henry McNaught, 17th con., bad acluse eail by fire recently, caused from hot ashes. Stephen Kregsler, who has been re- newing old friendship, in this locality, will return shortly to SaultSte. Marie, where he bas put in the past 10 or 12 years, Miss Turnbull has been engaged as teacher of Barker's schvuol, a8 Successor tothe late Herman Bail. The young lady comes highly recommended us an excellent teacher, The i0U0 acre farm, known as the Leckie property, situated on the 12th con., has been purebased by Councillor James McDonald, of this township, for one of bis sons; forthe sum of 84,600. Caracchan Lros. were the owuers, . "Husbands, |}, We are deadin love with the new order of things at the G. T. R. and our night train. Every trayeller should now purchase a red lantern so as to atop tha train if they wantto go west. Give us back our $35,000 and we will call it square, . Fire.--Tuesday afternoon of last week the school honse in S, 8. No. 6, known as_ Barker's, was destroyed by fire. It was caused by the burning of rene boughs that had been used for ecoration pu some months agp. Miss 'Turnbull, the new teacher, aie pupils were tidying up the interior ana were--burning the evergreens in the stove. They were like tinderand when the fire caught and communication to the boughs on the wall the whole place was ablaze almost instantly. Nothing could be saved, books, the teachers wraps, &c., all going up insmoke, The building was insuredin the Howick Mutual for $600, [t was a brick veneer anda short time ago had receiyed a new outfit of modern desks. The trus tees will set about theerection of a new building at once and in the meautime arrangements are being made to con- duct the school elsewhere until it is ready fur occupation, OLDEN TimEs.--Mr. Beauchamp was the first white mau to settle in Grey township in 1850, With the help of eleven men and one woman, whom he brought with him from Wellesley, he builtasaw mill at what is now called Henfryn. He forgot a hammer and had to go back 12 miles to get one, 1,000 ft. of pine lumber was sawed into inch lumber by October with an old fashioned upright saw and he then madeit intoarafton the river aud L cabbage which grew thick in the woods. Fish were also plentiful in the river. Beau- champ arrived home by the first of the winter, found the cupboard empty and struck forthe forest with his ride to getsome game. He found a deer hang up on a pole by the nose and front feet by a with. He cat it down and earried it home to his family for meat. Some days after two Indiaus came along and asked him if he had taken the deer and he owned up that he had, They- sunt they knew it was a white mau took their deer as Indians never catry their deer to camp but always pulled it by the nos@ with a twisted gad or in other words 4.with, 'They also knew he had a littl dog with ashort tail as they had seen where it had satdownin the snow and left the marks of its short tail, They knew he had a short rifle as they saw where he had stood it against the tree and the mark of the gun was left on the bark, but pow since he had told the truth they would Jet him haya the deer. They told bim where he would find an ox with a bellon in the bush feeding onthe ground hemlock and small shrab which were plentifat in those days, Beauchamp got the ux, killed it and with a few potatoes man- aged vo live through until spring. Tbe Leatichamp creek, of whieh we so often lear, was named after this man, Ninety Per Cent. Of the people are afflicted with some form of humor, aud this causes u variety of diseases. The reason why Hood's Sarsapariiia cures. when. all others failis found in the faet that it effectually expels the humor. Scrofula, salt rheum, boils and all eruptions are permanently cured by this great medicine. Hloop's Pitts are the best family cathartic and liver tonic. Gentie, re- liable, sure, Machine Made Poetry. "The following lines may he read either up or down without altering the seuse : 'The stars were all alight, 'The moon was overhead ; I uamed ber queen of nights, As she my tuotsteps led, So wondrous fair was she, I asked her to be mine, As she glanced up at me I thrilled with love divine. Beside the meadow bars, A8 we stood lingering there ler eyes weré like the stars, Tu radiances wondrons fair. "You're all the world to me," She murmured, sweet and shy, A thrill of ecstacy I telt at her reply. Love led us ail the way, As we turned home again ; Our hearts were light and gay, 'The world was blissfal then, Though shadows crossed the sky, No gioom our hearts sould know, True. bliss is ever nigh When hearts ure blended so, Advices from-Dawson City says that at the first anuual meeting of the con- gregatiou of the First Presbyterian church it was unanimionsty decided to become self supporting, from January ist, 1809. This is the first and onty congregation of any denomination fu ,the Yukon to become self-supporting, , It will proceed .uow to take sleps tv rgall a ministers,