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:lar 321‘ 106‘ urnam *8“? >URHAM a Sets. tall an LOIOI‘€( 01‘ Raw 3W ISSOI‘t 10w ned Boots rent free. But it. dc that he ought to he SC. It- ought to be contribution, exactly the giving away of y a. grocer, But, 5 'it is not looked upm at all, yet everbody 1 existence of a. new: upon the rent of its sale of the paper, as success depends on se 1}? our last issue we eXpreesed dis- approval of prize fighting, feeling that our Opinion on the subject would not be in line with the views of many of our readers. This, however, is one of the questions that the press should deal with in the most independent spirit. We are most independent Spirit. We are more than pleased to see that mosn of our local exchanges have also followed the same course, in boldly speaking against What they regard as an CV11. Effmts are being made in some of the States to prohibit the publication of pietures illustrative of these exhibitions. [Since the above was in type we received the folldvu in" private letter from a gentleman whom we never met. We take the liberty of publishing it, but suppress the author’s name :.-- most more 111g p: whon‘ libert the 3.1 of re Edito Editor ot CHRONICLE, f Dear Sir :-â€"â€"Allow me to con-i gratulate \ ou upon your Stand with ~ reference to the publication of details at the late notorious prize fight. If all our journalist had the moral courage to withstand the temptation to make gain out of the worst tend- encies of human nature it would certainly be an important factor in the moral elevation of the vorld and if professing Christians generally would discriminate as I believe they should, in favor of a clean neWSpa- per, there would not be the ground for publishers, declaring, as they justly do, that the public demands details of the basest human actions, and if they are to serve the public they must ‘furnish daily rations of the world’s scavengings. As a read- er I appreciate the general tone of your pape) and Wish you continued success in the publication of a moder- ate up-to-date journal. atumte V1 ference to the late r 1 our jor rurage to pmake gai mine. of g 7. 1111111156131' of a newspaper has ’_ "o sell and one thing to 3:30 i} as 0 1e newspaper to sell 5‘“ e in his columns to rent. _.:‘1':.'c1:e1'i11fo1-1n us Why he should 130'; ted to give away either the rtl1; other? He can if he so 3, and he d:_)$-3. as a matter of furnish agreat deal of space free. But it does not follow he ought to he expected to do It ought tube recognized as a *ibution, exactly as would be giving away of Sugar or coffee grocer, But, strange to say, not looked upon in that light 1, yet everbody knows that the ence of a neWSpaper depends the rent of its Space and the of the paper, as a merchant’s ass depends on selling his goods #3111 of giving them awayâ€"Ex. ‘ $0," ~L ' ., M“ th-‘V'. ”I“ 1 ‘V'. " -vl~| r?‘ . I . ‘ r k , “1.4m. . .. “a 24.23% _ wr GOAL NEWS. 1:111 guage and manners lee kinfi, and what; is 1111;: 2118 encouraged by Lgh at their depravity. :coundreis are charged ; astray, the youths of families and encourag- .l1e practice of all sorts s isa sad charge, and Owe 11 Sound is not the hue c‘ua acters are to be their cursed influence in :1e temporal and etelnal hose with Whom they set. T 10% unaccustom- 1111“; Ci iy lile have little ban-Cfil influences at a. oestrus tien of both soul Sound Sun speaks of 1 “I orngzble lads" m 51333.0 1‘ language and manners} ' . ‘ . ues lees lama, and what IS q , Sew)”. #211 at their depravity. 1th of Barker, cu and weariness of many complain, I 1 1 I we 9:“- 08. were 113 Jar Mammoth 21119:?) Corn and blood, and thus body and mind. 1 yto can on farm OHBl‘atIOD. Druggist, D. ma purl- reacnes m THE -â€"FOR SALE. â€"â€" Singer Sewing Machine, nearly new, easv terms.â€" ASBEV ac this office. 2. men‘s â€"â€"G00d Red Blood Sarsaparilla as a Spring medicine, beats them all. For sale only at Magfarlane’s. FURTHER evidence of theft has been discovered at Miss Mackenzie’s, over $4 Missionary money has been stolen this time. ' When the blood 1s kept pure and the system thoroughly invigorated by Ayer’s Salsaparitia, sudden chan- ges of temperature and extremes of heat and cold, so characteristic of certain climates, are rarely attended with injurious results. Take it now. â€"-Notice.â€"â€"All C. McArthur, : quested to 03.1! f: s-eLtie either by < All accounts left placed in other 1' â€"â€"C. McArthur, Jan. 7Lh 1897. reports a. gree Minnesota but beast plentiful. for remittance. would (10 lik we would feel. 3111111., 111 renew wishes THE- (3le MoMeekin, has taken unto himself a Wife but: as we have not yet learned the particulars we are unable to say much. We wondered why we had not received any news from him late- 13* but new we know the cause. CON» LATIUN’S and our best; wishes go with you. \Vrite soon. OCH Col. Buehan of Stanley Barrrcks To- ronto was in town last week on mili- tary business. Captain MoGirr, who held his position for the past seven years is leat ing here and the captain- cy has. been transferred to Mr. H. A. Hunter, formerly ‘Junior subaltern, of Durham Company Of Militia. We congratulate Captain Hunter in. his military advancement. Boys’ Sweaters 250. at; Mockiers. 1 3 IF you’re a good guesser 001113, and _________________ i get, the watch at Paterson’s. N0 _.‘[4‘0g SALE. â€"â€" Singer Sewmg ilottery. “ RESOLVED that the earth is flat,” was debated by the Owen Sound Literary Society last week and de- cided in the affirmative. M". John Whelan vigorously supported the resolution and with profound oratory and convincing argument winning an easy victory. Should our GeOgraâ€" phies be changed as a result we must attribute it in part to John’s eloâ€" quence in that debate, \VE suppose that it is not gener- ally known that the man who pays for his paper in advance is hardly ever sick. never has corns or tooth- ache. his potatoes never rot, weevil never eats his wheat. the frost never kills his corn or beans, his babies never cry at, night and his wife never scnlds. Let those who have never experienced such happiness give it. a trial. It works delightfully. â€"â€" VANTE:.~â€"Saiesma11 for Imple- ent Etrxness. Apply to Kate ”Votice is hereby given that the business heretofore carried on by Mr. Isaac Good, asa butcher in the Town of Durham has this day been tranferred to Messrs. \Vitter Vitter. who will continue the same. All accounts owing in connection with the said business prior to this date are to be paid to Mr. I. Good personally. Dated at Durham this 24th of MarciL1697.â€"Eliiott Elliott, Vendor’ s Solicitors. inanby but now of British Colu1nbia,1 died at her home in Innisfail, Albertai on the 1912h of lass month. She! leaves a husband and. five 811121.111 chilchen under eight years of age. Is]1.Lauderhasfou1 siste1s 111 D111-i ham 13115301111111111110 Mrs. \V. EX MeAllistei‘, Mrs. \Valter Buchan and MIS .Pascoefiaundels, . "THE CHRON- ICLE extends S}: 111pathy to the husband and friends. 1 1 1 MRS. \V. G. LAUDER, daughter of MIS. Wm. Cameron, late of Nor- FOR SALE -â€"â€"Two choroughbred afoul bull calves [or sale.â€"â€"App1y . Jackson, Jr,, Durham, Out. 2 .5 ac Cal. b.1161 610 likewise, how 11a} its left; unsettled must be other hancle for collection. rthur, merchant, Durham Durham. lat one of our scri L persons indebted to are respectfully re- 3 1‘ their accounts and cash or note at once. DURHAM, ONT., APREL L 1897. A \h‘. A'rare chance: Parties having good working horses or any kind of stock can exchange them for a dou- ble two seat-ed carriage (tarnished). Apply before Saturday night. Chas. Gray, Egremont. MR. ‘WM. DAVIS, of Portage La Prairie, in renewing his subscription sayszâ€"W’e cannot do Without THE CHRONICLE as it keeps us in touch with the friends we left behind. You’re right friend Davis. Thanks. MR. WM. ALLAN, of Egremont, brother of the esteemed principal of our school, met with a serious acei- dent by the overturning of a load of posts. In falling backwards he struck the ' runner of the Sleigh injuring himself to such an extent that at the time of writing he cannot even allow himself to be turned in bed. It is thought no bones are ‘vn‘o‘ren. SNEAK thieves have been operating around town lately. Some time be- tween late Saturday night and Mon- day morning last the butcher shop of Mr. \Vitter was entered and about fifteen pounds of sirloin, a quarter of veal and a quantity of sausages were purloined. A short time previouly the same shop was entered and about sevent; pounds of sa L sage were tak- en. 133.1 John Blacks butcher shop x-vas entered a shmt time ago. No doubt these fellows will soon know who keeps ch a U! (3113' clist Church which we, understand he has accepted subject to the ap- proval of the Conference Stationing Committee. He also received a unanimous invitation from the official Quarterly Boards of the chur~ ches Where he is at present; stationed, to remain another year. During the three years he was stationed here Mr. Churchill obtaineda Wide repu- tation as a fluent speaker, apowerful reasoner and an exoelleni worker and won the reSpect and esteem of all classes. If our Durham Methodist friends are fortunate enough to se- cure Mr. Churchill as their pastor they will have reason to be thankful Mr. Churchill is at present stationed at Rosemont.-â€"~Chatsworth News. A1: three o’clock ' the party p1 Ooee 1ed to t io Chancel. The bride, Who was attired in a cream colored cashmere dress and wore a. wreafli of Orangeâ€" blossoms was led forth by her father who at the Opening part, of the cere- mony proper g2 we away the bride. The mai riage ser vice proper being ended the Choir sang the hymn “The voice that breathed over Eden that earliest Wedding day,” as the bridal party advanceai to the altar, where the post-marcriage service was 801- emnized. After the service the happy COUple were the recipients of congratulations anti best Wishes for many long and happy days from a. host of friends. A arge and deenly interested con- gregation assembled in the Presby- terian church here 011' inesday the 2351‘d ult., to Witness the induction of Rev. L. W’. Thom into this pastorate. The members of the Presbytery present were Revs Harrison, of Dundalk ; Morrison, of Corbetton and Davey, of Maple Valley. Visitors :â€" Revs John Little, of Dornoch; John Mahan (Methodist), FleshertOn and D. W. Thompson, stud .nt. Owing to the death of Rev. D. McLeod, of Priceville, interim moderator, Mr. Harrison presided. Mr. Davey preached the induction sermon after which .‘Ir. Harrison narrated the Steps taken in the call. The usual 'questions having been satisfac n'toril3 answered by Mr. Thom the chaiges {of induction was pronounced. tern 3.13.111 WEDDING BELLS. FLE SHERTON . arc: Oi hurchul has received .4 st meat. L1 1‘ h a 111 21 e 011101211 Metho- Harry \Vilkinson returned the other day from Eramesa, Where he had been engaged for the past year. He intends staying at home this summer. His brother, John, is engaged with Mr.T. Petty forthe summer months. Rev, Mr. Isaacs,of Holstein,de- livered a fine sermon here last Sun- day morning. He took for his text Proverbs XIXâ€"f2. Miss Ida, McEwen, of Mt. Forest, who has been Visiting at her grand- parents fora few weeks returned home on Saturday. Our boys are all talking bicycle. Don’t. fret boys we are getting an agency and can supply you all that is if some one else do_esn"t get the start of us. Call arounei hojxi's. _' J. \V. Blythe is rushing things those days preparing for the spring. He expects a big run in the f. ctory this summer which will make things lively around here. Mrs. James Thompson has been very Sick of late but was improving when she received the sail news of her father’s death which was a hack 'set to her. It; is to be hoped she mav soon recover. Mr. T. Petty sold a fine horse over a month ago and secured one dollar to bind the bargain and the buyer Mr. R. J. Conkey, of Priceville, called 011 Tuesday. Miss Emma. \Vhelan is Visiting friends in Stratford. Mrs. Batty, of Palmerston, is the guest of friends in town. Mrs. Dr. Gun of lnnerkip is visit- T7 ing her mother Mrs. ‘z‘ail‘. Mr. S. L. M. Luke was in. town on Tuesday last and gave us a call, Miss Beith of Owen Sound is visit - ing hex sister, Mrs. A. Davidson. Mrs. J. VJ. Elliot of Chatswerth is visiting her mother, Mrs. MeRae. Mr. Geo. Stewart of Fiesherton gave us a. pleasant call on Saturday. Mr. W. J. Mitchell, ex-editor of THE CHRONICLE. was in town last week. Rev. Mr. Thom. Presbyterian Minister of F leshez (3011, was in town Saturday. ' ' Mr. R. A. Smith, commonly known as “Bob” succeed in passing the re- cent Medical Examination at- McGill College, Montreal. We wish him suc- ‘cess in his future but; Wider field, Mr. Alex. Mackenzie: Montana. \11‘S.H J. \liddaugh, who has been laid up with la grippe Since last Monday is lBCOVGLinf” slowly. 1 Mr. H. A. Hunter has been 3.9-! pointed Captain of N0. 4 Company in place of” Uapb. MgG-irr, retired. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. O’Connor left this morning for Brussels where they in end to reside. Mr. Percy, of Mt. Forest, Dist-m Agent of the Standard Life Insumm Company, was in town on Tuesday. Mr. Archie Brown of THE Cumm- ICLE STAFF, and his brother Jun Spent Saturday and Sunday in Owen Sound. Mr. T. P. Smith. Eye Specialist of Elom, Visited McFarlane’s Drug store. professionally p11 Tuesday last; and waskept fairly busy all day. Rev. M1. Caldwell, of Abingdon, who has been visiting his father an Varhey, gave us a b1ief, but; pleas- ant call 011 Satmday last. He return- ed. to his pastoral charge on Monday. Mr. John Beattie, who is said 110 be one of the best teachers in South Grey, W‘as in town on Saturday. Of late he has been attending the O. 8. Cell. 111813., but is home on account of sickness‘ VARN EY . Mackenzie, 3011 of Mrs. 3 home on a. Visit from ‘0’ 0-- thin gs Spring. {1 ctory things Another of our pioneer settlers, Mr.ThomasChapman, was called. to his reward on Saturday 20th. at the ripe old age of 82. He was a native of Fermanagh', Ireland Where he at- tained his manhood, coming to America in’47 and settling on the farm on which he lived up to the time of his death. Being one of the first settlers he met with much re- sistance and hardships which wlare cheerfully borne and, being an orig- inal Wit, helped to keep his fellow workers in the same happy mood. In all of his undertakings he we: extremely energetie and the sooner reached success. In the course of .-' or 8 years he had a comfortable home to which he invited Miss Eliza Bogal and on New Years’ day 1855) the ceremony was solemnized. Their family consists of 8 sons and 4 (laugh- ters; three of the former and two of the latter litre preceeded him. In the early days of the Tp. Council he occupied a seat. Inpolitics he was a. Conservative and in religion of the Church of England, conse- quently it was the Rev. Mr. Connor “ho dclive1ea the last sad rite at the funeral 011 Monday, which was largely attended despite the almost impassibie state of the roads. Mrs. 8' Lawrence has been Spend- ing the past fortnight with friends in Proton. Miss Mary Sharp, who has been home from Owen Sound rustioating for the past couple of weeks return- ed on Monday lust. The social meeting of the Epworth League will be held next Monday. A collection will be taken. All are welcome' HAVE you renewed your subscrip- tion for 1897. If not), a remittance will oblige greatly. ‘WANTEDâ€"Farmers’ Sons or other in- dustrious persons of fair edu'atiun to wnom$7¢00a munth Would be an i.»- ducement. leuuld also engage a few ladies at their own homes. '1'. H. LINSCUTT, \VAI\"'I‘EDâ€"Ear11e.-;t Men and Vanen to circulate “The b‘wurd of islam or b‘uiferiug Armenia.” a thriiling bunk Graphic account of the Eastern Q aes- tiun, the Turk, Armenian and Muham- medanism with its horrible massacres. Numerous startling illustrations taken i w. J. ELLIOTT, M “21 AND ‘1VO\IEN E181 1'11'11L1e to con- cciu 1; business at home. 1M) C21111'215si11g; 11014115 s1111plvw11t111g and Cupving 1i: t8 0t addrms es 1ecei1edl1'o111 local 211.11 (31 115- 1119;, to be *111111'1ded to us daily.1\'u pre- vious expmience requhed, but plain writels preferred. l’e1'11121i1e11t work those 11'110211'9011111811t to earn 2111 income of 3‘6. weekly in spare time. Appl Publisher, care. of James llepburm 11 L111- ham. HER MAJES'I‘Y‘S DIAMOND JUBILEE Stratford, Ont. CANAD A’S LEADI ENG C().=.j7.i. = cial School. This is the best - of the year to enter college. l\ of our recent students secured s?= :2 tions in one week. 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