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1K3 Since the first publication of the ahovn paragraph, the churches, ex «pt Trinity. have been rebuilt. and many fairly bandsnme and substan. tial residences have been added, yet many evidences of hy-gone days re main. oven in the businesat borough. hm,w:obow the general style of The Dominion Atlas. in Speaking of the architecture of Durham says: “The architecture displayed in this town deserves no special comment of a complimentary kind. hut on the contrary, it is rather below the aver- age reached ly most towns of similar size. There are churches of nearly every denomination known to Can- mlw. but the edifices are scarcely up to the usual standard. Two news- papers. the Chronicle and Review, each publishing weekly editions” supply the locality with this class of literature. and creditably represent the great institution cf which they form component parts.” The terminus being in Lower Town and Lower Town being more easily accessahle from the East, West and Smth the business began to move downward. until to-(lay the bulk of the business is done in the “flat." t'mugh all recognize the fact that the beautiful plateau above the hill. with its commanding view of the sur- rounding country would be a. much more desirable location. It is not our intention to discuss :t‘ie muses which led to the isolation .of Durham from railway benefits. more than to say that like all other prcgressive movements, it had its Opponents who did not see the folly of their apathy until it was too late .upparemly t apply the remedy, and not until about sixteen or seventeen years ago did they experience the benefits of railwav service. furmany miles around, and did a very considerable trade. During this time. an<l for many vears later in Durham. the only mode of travel in North Western Ontario was by the old stage systrm But in the railway craze which followed Durham was unfortunate in being left out, and for many years very little material zlewlopment was observable. About this time Mr. John Kelly, father of our present, bank manager, started a grist and saw mill here, .gmd for the next twenty years Dur- ].;un was the most important place 11: would he dificult, and wearying tto our readers to follow out minutely 3the history of the place through all aits various stages of development, ibut the names of afew are essentially necessary for the purpose in hand. .Mr. Hunter was soon followed by Shir. John Davidson, whose son Arch., mow engaged in Mr. D. Jackson’s «office, has the honor, we may say“ almost the enviable distinction of: being the first white child born in the town. Archie is still one of the popular boys of the town, able to tell .a «good story and enjoy a good laugh when he sees anything to laugh at. The McKenzies. McDonalds, and Mr. 'lhos. Smith settled in the vicinity shortly after. In 1848 Mr. Geo. Jackson. uncle of David Jackson, was given charge of the Crown Lands :Utlite fo1 the County. and through his characteristic ene1gy a Village 90011 developed and the sunounding count: 3' became rapidly settled. .I. A. Hunter, located on a farm in what is known as “Upper Town,” near the intersection of the Gara- fraxa and Durham Roads. two of the first opened, and consequently the HIOat travelled roads in this part of the country. Mr. Hunter, who is distinguished, non only as the pio- neerofthe town, but also of the "OWIISlllp of Glenelg, began operations .it once on his iaim, built a log house and started to chop and clear the' ”land. To accommodate the travelling- pnblic who were moving northward, he opened his house to the public, .and many a tired and footsore travel- ler and prospector enjoyed the primi- ' tive hospitality of his home and :found comfortable shelter in the ithen sparsely settled country. Mr. J. H. Hunter. M. P. P., and grandfather of our popular towns- xnan and enterprising merchant, Mr. The citizens of Durham have, dur- ’ingthe pus few weeks been reusing themselves from a‘ spirit of lethargy and "masterly inactivity” in the matter of local improvements that will enhance the beauty and increase 'the value of the place generally. Many years ago; about 1842, Mr. Archibald Hunter. father of the late] THE CHRONICLE. DURHAM. Mr. w. J. Bellamy 8p nrday till Monday with NottOwa. _â€"--a‘l bu‘vt- ed the Methodist oongregation with a solo on Sunday evening and her numerous friends were nlnnaml n Miss Lena Luge afic of Listowell. are the 1 Lon Armstrong. Mils Mr. and Mrs P. G. Karstedt were called to E'mwood on Saturday to see their brr ther-in-law, Mr. Thalor, who is very ill. Mrs. J. Runstedlar was also sum. moned on Saturday to visit her fath. er, Mr. Egan, who is dangerously ill at his home in Proton. â€"â€"-nâ€"â€" vvllvvt . Miss Lyda Smith is home from To- ronto visiting her father, Mr. Rich. ard Smith. Miss Ethel Trimble is visiting her grandma, Mrs. (Rev.) Baskerville, at Detroit. Mr. \V. 'I‘rimhle. Mr. H Van Tas- sel and M‘ss Gertie Keefer paid Rev. and Mrs. R. Keefer a visit an Mild- may last week. Mr. Fred Sproule is home for holi- days frgm Pugkale High School. Miss A’lie Ottowell, who has been in one of the ghosfltals, Toronto, for several months, rctmned home last week accompanied by herjuiece, Miss Gertie Vauzant. Miss Ottowell is slowly improving in health. Mr. M. Richardson was the dele- gate from Prince Arthur Lodge here to the Masonic Grand Lodge which met in Toronto last week. ‘--v 013. Durham corners. A number from here attended the service on Sunday evening. At a recent meeting of the Board the Trustees of Flesherton Public School decided to engage a. third teacher. whose duties will begin at the close of the preeent holidays. The unoccupied room will be fitted up in due time. The Mennonites are holding a couple of weeks camp meeting in Smnmers’ bush, 135 miles east of the \1r.\\'m. Faisted, of Hamiota M: 111., and 3118. Duke nfO1a11geviHe visited last. week \1 it}; their brother M1. Falsted, 111 this place. ‘.!:na \‘l: \f\LL---_ I ‘I ‘ The house of Mr. and Mrs. John Beliamy was the scene of a pleasant * family reunion on the 24th inst.. the birthday of their eldest son. William. The members of the family. ten in number, were all present those from a distance belng William, of Parry Sound, George of Kinmount, Edith of Toronto; and 3. rs. Patton and Mrs Irwin of Proton. There were also present two sons-in‘law, four grand» children and two grandmothers,--thus four generations were. represented. .' _ And now that the esthetic appear- ‘ancc is being improved, it is neces- sary to foster some industry that will keep the people here and furnish them'with employment. Being the centre of what is generally a good agricultural district, comparatively rich in timber, and other materials, their development is necessary to continue the prosperity of the place! Let the Council continue in its efiorts to have something done to secure manufacturies or develop the cement beds of the vicinity. This summer the work done and vet to be doneon the streets speaks volumes for the push of the citizens when they once begin to stir them- :selves for business. The construc- tion of granolithic sidewalk was commenced on the 13th of July and since that time petitions have poured in to the Council to have the work extended, so that nearly two miles in all will be completed yet before the season ends. The work is being pushed ahead rapidly. The Royal Artificial Stone Paving Co. of Guelph, have the first contract and from the appearance of the work done so far they are ' going to give thorough satisfaction. But the period of lethargy is over. Last summer Mr. McIntyre erected 'a block, part of which is occupied by x the Standard Bank and law and other ,omces, and the remainder by Mr. J. A. Hunter. This block will compare favorably with stores in much larger towns. Mayor Calder a few yean ag'o also erected a creditable block which is fully occupied, and wit! several other new business premises have made a marked improvement. Mr. McIntyre contemplates extend- ing his block to the corner and other building improvements are Spoken of. urohitoctnre to which the writer ro- fers quite truthfully. FLESHERTON . Bellamy spent from SM. the ggests ofâ€"iliss were pleased to and Miss Morris. Large favop. I uur mrmers are through haying ’and fall wheat cut ting and will have a good share of Spring grain cut in July. The young people of this neighbor- at Hamilton Lake '3 will be the third in this popqlar place. " The Oranqemen of this part speak highly of the treatment ghey received â€"~â€" Our farmers are t} and fall wheat cutting a good share of Sprin; July. cures disease by toning all t cipal organs of the body, thus (enablv ing nature to throw off the disease. It is the greatest blood purifier known, Price. “‘00 per bottle, at all drucg fitnvna lr'riasy evening of August 8th. The members of the Epworth Leagae have the social in hand. Come‘ Strike your claims. Our creamei‘y still goes on. A very prOSperrous The second pay of the season is being made soon. The sale from June l5ch to July 13th realized over $5500. This is the larg- e l’actory during dike? If not come toH Friday evening of August members Of the Enwm-t anV'U‘J. - Mr. Oliver Brown, an old Holstein boy is at present visiting his uncle, W '1‘ Brown. Oar sidewalks are undergoing their annual repairs. The walk in the “ fashionable north end” seems to be too elevated to suit all. ° It is with deep regret that we re- port the illness of Mrs (Rev.) W. J. Magwood. We home to be able to re- port her Speedv recovery. Mrs. \V. J. Sharp has been very ill during the past week, but. is now slowly Improving. Miss Jon nie Ld‘inpe was the guest of Miss Lizzie Laughton, of Dromore, last week. Miss Maggie McMeekin of Durham, is spending a. few days with her aunt, Mrs \V. G. Pettigrew. Dr A J Brown has been away for a few days ac his old home at. Beach- ville. Dr. F. Forster, of Palmerston. attended to the office work during his absence. Mr J. L. Brékvn, of O. S. Collegiate Institute, returned home last week after his exam. Extensive improvements are being carried on at the Methodist church here. A stone wall is being builc in front of the church property, also a new verandah is to be built in front of_the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Walters. of Arthur, were the guests -of Rev. W. J. Mag- wood during the early part of the week. It is with deep regret that we have ‘ to chronicle the death of one of the oldest and most respected residents of this vicinity in the person of Mrs. Thomas Brown, wife of Mr. Thomas Brown, Treasurer of theTownship of Egremont. Mrs. Brown has been in declining health for a number of years. but especially so during the last twelve months. The nature of her disease was such that medical aid. was of but little avail. She gradual- ly sank till about 3 pm. Thursday of lasc week when she quietly passed away. She settled here about forty years ago and endured the hardships of pioneer life and assisted in every way to make for herself and family a comfortable home She was for many years a true member and faithful supporter of the Methodist church, and was in every respect worthy of the name Methodist. On Saturday afternoon her remains were interred in the Mount Forest cemetery. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, her husband, four sons, George, James. and Thos of the N. W.T., and Alexan- der H. at home, also two daughters, Minnie and Annie at home° The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Magwood, pastor of the Methodist church of the village. We extend our sympathy to the sorrow- ‘ ingfamily. Mr. Joy, of Toronto Junction. is visiting his son-in‘law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard. - H ... M.“ v â€"V -wawâ€" " â€"_ Dr. Christoe occupied Rev. Ward’s pulpit at Meaford Road on Sunday. and Mr. M. Richardson supplied for Rev. Faliis at. Dundalk. [1116. Editor A. R. Puma“: and wife, 9f 'I‘orontoJunction. \ isited the former 3 parents and other old friends here last week. .â€"â€"â€"â€" dny with friends in town. «1-». Mr. W. Proctor visited the pneu- d home atThornbury. Mrs. Geo. Wright. of Owen Sound. ret rned Mo day from visiting I." mother, Mrs. Thompson, on the 3rd st. Barnhouse, M18.Bunt, Mrs. Pedlar and Mrs. Tucker took in the excursion to Niagara last week. 19. CORNER dONCERNS not come to Holstein on HOLSTEIN . "' ‘kâ€"sâ€"-â€"-â€". the Klon- Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Burrox Paisley are spending a part of holidays with their many frie this part. The McKechnie Bros. have sold their 200 acre farm formerly owned by A. Black, to a Mr. Morrison. now residing in the vicinity of Holstein village. The women folks are hustling after berries eyeiy day oi the week except Smday. They are not like a Nor- manby family we know of who works the seventh day the sane as .the rest, showing that it is all “ work ” and no “ prev ” with them. Mr. Charles (:‘rray was unfortunate while engaged in a worthy under. taking last week. He was importing a thoroughbred hog, but; on account of the very great heat it died on the road. Our 8. S. Organist, Miss M. Allan. while carving for the dinner table, slice] the end of one of her fingers, so the assiS°a1t organist is having her first. innings at present. Miss Mary Bai. d is home from To- ronto to spend afew weeks holidays. She commenced them in Paisley a fortnight ago. Miss Maggie Derby called'en the Johnson family in time for breakfast last Thursday morning. She had come from Hopeville on her flying trapeze. "9.33531 smcx ii in yfmr .tpwnAorLthe} 12th July. Call and See our new out side divider, also the New Buncher that saves the work of two men over all others made. Also our New Frost Wood Bindet. No.2. Something New “ Parker’ %: 3 Drug Stare, DURHAM. --â€"‘-.- Iqu may [iorolmps think this that. wa xuteud to a: for us. but that I.‘ “no .1. “I eat Nl' . . business and perhaps lnmdl eds ofdolla ms to you Yqu may porolmps Ithink w hen reading Agent for the Farmers’ Grey Bruce Fire Insurance Company PAINTS! an; cam-a. Burrows, of Pea Harvesters. JNO. LIVINGSTON or Blankets, Holland 'I‘Wfi‘if' Yarn, Raadhmade Clothing 9 l The Highest Price in C215“ 01‘ Trade will be paid foran." quantity of Wool. Gusto}? Carding and Spinning: “'“l be done at reasonable l‘fltcs' same as at factory. A LARGE Assortment men. “’6 guarantee all our Stork. . \Ve furnish purchasers with comm- cate from Government i11511903‘07. stating our Stock is free from tau Jose Scale. OUR NURSERIES comprise mm 700 “”9"; and growing stuck in large quafltl? enables us to sell at the closest PUP-"b" figure. law with Us who have Failed with 011109 It will cant you nothing to learn “W we (ml do for you. ‘, 1 Don‘t write unless you mean buMW tlid want profitable employment. GROCERIES IN GREAT VAR mu , HuUVI- umuu lay be mi in exchange foam" Dominion. “I6 pay both salaxv and (Oll‘miSSlMl. We engage eithel \\ hole 01 part time QrOany one desii'ing tn lwtto“ their 1.... small and Increase their immune slumld “(rite us. The dmmmd fur lxnme gruu‘n hursery Stock is nu the im'roase. “r need more men. If )‘nll mun steady. paying work. writv us. We furnish all supplies froc. V q . o 1 . “ e have the largest I\ ursenes m w Nurserv Stock Agents 3 Bflqk Agents ! ASNGUIIUIGI Immemem Agents! AVING STARTED MY CHOP- PING MILL I am now prepared to fill Orders with quick despatchand on Lowest Terms. A CALL SOLICITED. ROBERT MCGOWAN. The People’s Mill, Durham June 27th, 1898. Stone 6L Wellington. TOROXTU. 00L ANTED. $1 fur 0f little common 1 given for the {allin ”Otiatio A buvbee has been takq (our-pound loaf in Glasgow u a barley market in 8(- ‘in make next to Edinhm During the recent Ppid1 Glugow had 508 cases of an Five big locomotives for 1 Government are being bun 5 John N. Weyness 3 mt well known in the north «.1 in dead. , The severity of the “'92”!!! I bid effect on the crops 21 1 Shooting: in the Highlan demmd this year and (um il'enuh. , Lord Elgin. Viceroy of In‘ A Glodntone memorial is 1 ed in Gin-80W- Mnys within Troon but ”and for £8,581. Ir. Brockie has been eh not of Lookerbie.‘ The fishing in Shetland ad light and variable. Pulley favors the overhq of trolley traction. Donald R. Henry. editor a wire Journal, is dead. A medal has been offered able ascent of Ben Nevis. Saltcoat’s commissioners | quiring the (as works them Lanimer pay was Celelu‘ub ark in old-tune manner. In the Pothead Colliery only been one fatal avoiden noted toirrive at Broom umber. ficknsburgh commibsi ( m Piper Findlater does nut Btter to he a gatekeeper at "It’ldweller on the sum [all no years. 7 r D. Bryden. of Ross Mains. m. was dangerously hm Inc by a horse. 6'08an and Port -G I u sgu‘ In Company are mulempl ltmdnction of electricity were are m patients m It! Asylum. The grounds nursed and the buildings it Rothes. in Morayshirp, ‘ Dllkcith is to erect :1 dating fountain in muuo let Ellâ€"ml. William Black. W00] Sum my. character in Jedhuu Alt year Glasgow Sch rut £256.593. The income 90 give "£20,000 for t he: import trade but the 111