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L1 Last Saturday the Farmer’s Institute held the flrst of their Annual Seed Fairs, and the society, especially its energetic President, R. Morice. and etrecient Secy. Gee. Binnie are co be congratulated on its sun ass. A sample of Big 4 Oats grown by Louis BUN“). Normanhy was vouched for by Reeve Morice to be the best look- ing crop he ever saw growing. Mr Jan. Watson has long been a successful barley grown-r. Thos. Pollock took home two ftrsts in potatoes. We venture to say next year will see a keen competition. With roadsat their worst a large at. tendance was not looked for, yet that 27 entries were made shown that a. want has: been supplied. Not only for the competitive henefits is it a valuable move but it is also of great value as fur- nishing opportunity for the exchange of seed grain. potatoes. ete., The judges were Messrs Adam Robert. In). and Geo. McKechnie, two compel. em men. Richard Barber as usual leads in wheat. Intended for last week. Again we are reminded of the one". taint, of life end the certainty of death. In viewing our cemetery We tind the aged, middle cued and the youth laid eide by side, all levelled by the cold end mereileee hand ot death. On this occa- eion we ere called upon to write on the deem of one of our lair and beenteone young ladies. In the person ot Mie- Isabella McArtlmr. daughter of ll: and Mrs Donald McAnlmr, ot this town, on Saturday morning the 16th March after a long period of sicknesa at the age of There were no entries in Goose Wheat Black Oats or Blue Peas. Following is the Prize List: lst prize always 32. 2nd 81. - spring wheat-tsumo. Barber. 2nd Sam 1.. Scott. TV Barley-James Watson Thou. McGirr. White oats-Alex. Hobkirk. Wm. Smith. Mdrur. Early Potatoe--'rhots. Pollock, D. McC'rie. Late Potatoes--Thots. Pollock. Sam L. Scott. " yrs." Not many months ago Mien McArthur bore the picture ot health and bounty on her cheeke bat disease took hold from the qstfects ot a cold which terminated in death. She was a yang lady beloved by all who formed her acquaintance. which was manifested by the large funeral, in fact the largest ever seen in Priceville. with the excep- tion of the late Rev D MeLeod's. The Ptesbyteriart Church Where the remains were taken during eeryice Was full almost to its utmost capacity. The Rev Mr Matlieson preached from the beautiful words "Remember new thy Creator in the days of thy youth, to ' as the tab- Jeet which brought so many together to pay a last tribute of respect to, was a young person who was mindful of re- membering her Saviour in her youth. The preacher said it was a most tittiue Mat on the occasion, Cor youth is the proper time to prepare for old age and eternity. What a comforting thcaght'it is to the broken hearted tether, mother and lamily to know that although their lovely one has been taken from them that the bad the fall assurance of know- ing that the was only passing away from a world of troubles, pain and sickness to enjoy the realities awaiting the just in an unseen world. Miss McArthnr will not only be missed in the tamily circle, but in other respects as well for she was a useful member of Christian Endeavor and Sabbath school where she attended regularly in the days of health. To the bereaved family the community extends their heartfelt sympathy in their sore trial and bereavement. The remains were laitt to rest in the graveyard in thrs town. Sacrament will be held in the Pres- byterian church next Sunday. Rev tir Thou) of Fleshertun, will preach on Fri- day at 11 o’clock In the foreuoon. Servi- ces Sunday at 11 o'clock m the mozmng. Gaelic Communion last Sunday was pooxly attended. Mr Geo Sharp. of Dundnlkmpent a few days last week visiting Murdoch and Hol. stein relatives. Roads are getting bad on account ot the thaw. Mrs D Coleridge Jr and Miss Rein Slurp returned home Silurday from their trip to Michigan. Miys Ethel Brien is spending 1 low days with her friend, Min 0 Webber, of Beutiuck, Mr Wm Johnson is seriously ill. His recovery at present " doubtful. Some pans of the roads as n prenut gluon "ammo. On Monday evening It“. driying home from standing n. Mrs Jas Gordon is at prisent looking Mm the interestsol a. little grand-daugh- ter at Mr D Loug's. A little not) arrived at the home of Mr. s L Chapman on the 23rd. Mr and Mrs C rletur gave a farewell party Friday evening. All who were pro- gent enjoyed ihemselvm immensely. as were Were different games and amuse- ments to suit all parties. Although living but one you in the neighborhood hit and Mrs Ector have gained many warm friends who are truly sorry at their leaning. The children will also be much missod by their companions. as they were faithful nttondartts of both My and Sahbuh school Tnoy luv. this wool: to “to up their guidance in Durban 10110de by the but willie! ot their may friend; Peas Small white-Dan Edge, Thus. A Successful Beginning. ___-_- _ c.-w~ SEED FAIR Pricevllle. Murdoch. The seven storm of the past week caused the roads to be blocked along the second for the first time this winter. "my"- -- _-__" - .. in getting up again got itsleg so badly sprained, it was unable to be taken home and had to be left in Mr Jim Sharpe's stable until it was able to go on the road again. Mr War. Bourne, returned home last week after an absence of some months In the lumber woods " the Soo, Pleased to hear of Mr Fred Staples, able to be around again. Mr and Mrs Little, of Proton, vinited tholntor‘s parents Mr and Mrs Eearr, one day last weeks. Mr Wm. McFaydcn, and sister Kate, Visited friends in Egremont, last weex. Mr Thos. Tumbull.was the guest of friends on the avenue, last. Sunday. 112?: i patient Dr Brown's horse got down and _ . . A EA, I__ “A L...)I.. Mr Andrew Lindsay and sitter Miss Margaret visited at Mr W. J. Finn’s last Week. A number ot Mr Thor. Whitman'- brother Orangemen assembled at his home last Monday, and presented him witha Past Master's Jewel. and Mrs Whitmore with 3 k doz.of silver knives undforks. We understand Mr and Mrs W. and family intend leaving for the West, about the tiro ol April. They will be missed as they are kind and obligin-g neighbors. Mrs Wm. Davie, of Egremont, is visit- ing at her parent‘s for the last week. Sorry to say she is very poorly but hope we may soon hear of her able to attend to her household duties again. hit'! 'AL: -iir%ininie Mecraeked, was the guest. of his sister Mrs R. Adams of Holstein, last week. Mr W. J. McFaydon, visited Dornoch. fsiendis last week. Miss Kate Eetor, is visiting he: sister Mrs Little, in PtoPn, " present. Miss Martha Firth, who has been in Toronto, the last few months is expected home this weak. Mr J no. Firth bu ttot the contract ot building the uhool woodshod. ff: _ .e_. . -. . N' _ a,» v, '6tt 1 '4 p",- xv ye as 2:. 4x ”4;! Y" 'ts a“ a, I Vs' a.“ 't' Vp as -,.~ u .-, V' Fa ad'), ti Lata' 'r.V _ x N a . LS,' ii'ilggjf?,,?-,fdii4itillii, W" L EMleL-‘akl-EhJ’EJEé3EJMJEJ,L4L&.-}§£E ..~ ti; 'i?gii"ie,i."i#tX)'-ai3i'-ilfi. il,b?dii' s', 341'. xx Isa. 'ii'?. " w. Jr, m. Ex. " an I“ 'f-ii-lirics-ri.'::'.":-." Eira1iti: 'trntttcii'iryicry1tiisatrryj F1T'1wmi. ,Z'IlfT'Jll Its a pleasure to show you our Goods. Call and see them. Full line of tgimmings to match catch Suit. Easter time suggests Spring. Even the Robins are out which is a sure indication. Spring suggests new Clothing. We are all tired ot our long winter and our heavy clothing and in order to satisfy the taste of the most fastidious buyer. We have purchased a very large range of _S_}_)ring Dress Goods and Clothing. We have the opinion of many who "'qlllllt all; have already bought Dresses from our New Stock _.s,ifl:i.'. that we have the prettiest lot ever shown in Durham. _',_:::,l,i,ii), Really they are beautiful. We have engaged Miss jig Hughes as 10ressmaker, who with a, large staff of able _i'ii's"i assistants is busily engaged upstairs making up the 3%E goods as fast as we sell them. 3}; J2?ey $Robertson% Jteady mixed fPainto, Edge Hill. L! L.%it u; rl CO Said Frederick The Great t, "Facts are Divine Thing-s.” Such was the saying of a master mind, nnd what applies to things " state "vplies with double force to matters concerning health. When it is said that Dr. I’itclmr's Buckache Kidney Tablets can. it intellt- gently used cure all kidney and bladder troubles. and such other (“leases at.» can be traced to . sluggish or imperfect kid- ney action, it is Ilwnys backed up by the positiye proof Ind testimony of some reputable person, some one who is glad and willing to tell the world the result obtained, The following testimonial of Mrs. W. Eaton, 10 Feusiu,r.r, tit. Toronto, has the ring of truth, and bears out the claim that it is a. cure beyond a doubt for the young. middle aged. ind aged. Mrs. Eaton says ..---"Dr. Pitolter's Back- eche Kline: Tablets lure been of the greatest benefit to me. Formerly I bud so much back-elm it extended to my hips and limbn At times there would be an acute lameness in my hips and . burning that causes very disagreeable sensations. I find that I am much tuvrgurazed lince I used It bottle of Dr. Piueher's Beckncbc Kidney Tablets. My back has recovered from itslameness, and lam sleeping well at nights. From my experience in using; the Tablets I have much eoufidenee in them. and can highly race-mend them." Any reader of this paper can test. the merit of Dr. l’itchor's Buckache Kidney Tablets free by enclosing 2 cents postage to the Pitcher Tablet Co., Toronto, Ont. Regular size 50 cents per bottle. Mr Hugh McKinnon, who has been spending a few months visitin rela- tions and friends, returned to fanitoba on the 19th of this month. We mll miss him very much. Women like good material, fit and style in boots as in Dress Goods. We sell the Empress Shoe. Its a woman's boot only. Try a pair this spring. J. l HUNTER. Muloch. . A. HUNTER Miss Jennie O'Neitl visited friends in Hanover last week. Mr Hugh McInnes we are pleased to learn is improving from a severe attack of Sciatica. His praise for Dr Boyle is worthy cf note. Mrs Robt Currie has returned from a week's visit to her daughter in Walkerton. As the ladies find it difficult to get out, owing to the state of the roads it is almost impossible to catch anything worthy of note, but you may look for better when navigation opens. Several of the Mttloekites went to Durham to seethe return of "the boy irigkhaki." Arch MeMillen, who has been suffer- ing with neuralgia in the head and other aches is we are pleased to men- tion on the mend. Mr Jas MacIntosh, of Durham, spent a few days visiting his old friends here. Glad to see his smiling face again. Miss Amy Campbell spent a. few days with Mr Archie McLean's last week. Mr. A, Kelly was away in 2:. hole on the Black estate last week. He and It J had sevetval sharp sayings, 1m~men-- ly he found water and limmld was glad. Mr Alex Murchison. Warden. has let. his farm of IN acres Ln Mr H Mclnnes on shares for 1901. Mr Dan Mclnnes will work his own pmperLy this yeal. known as the McMillen farm. Mr John Morrison sold his little team of bays recently to Alt J G Wilson of your town for 8200. Mr Willie Carrie has returned lrom Walkerton where he was attending High School. Will says he is home to stay now. Its raining this morning. Monday and we expect some good weather soon. Mrs G K Heartwell and master Georgie intend Visiting Hamilton and Buffalo friends this week. Misa Jessie A McInnea leaves this week for the Queen city to remain for a. time. My? 45 illli Ella $15 ifltlttll l ' iii-2 , a]: 511:; f-)] 3%: ' Q. E 'ijt/ii' E a; '3lii; (tis . we , if, 11; Mt , a $liMli Tli' E " ItBgtil f tr; " _iillii, , 35; “our Ct An]: 3),? TORONTO Scotch Town. rear Mrs, compm . Black, Neil Bl Mr . t leaves V, I; don B. “M the Gr a; We man tl as l,tt,t_T nt", “if; 17R 9;“? Ctr) Sf?- EL; Mrs Archie Black. from Dumtrieu. in company with Miss Muggie and George 81:1}:ka Pomona, were guests at Mr Neil Black and family on Sundny week. Mr and Mrs. Charlie McLuuchlan leaves this week for their home in Ban. don B. C. Their parents and friends in the Grove will certainly miss them. We could say something about the‘ man that was wearm the snow shoes last week. but "h1:'l'i1l"id, is a, jully gond l fe!l0w we will leave him alone and ' wish him nothing but success. l The weather for the past two weeks has been honhke, but has now changed to he more like the lamb. the roads running north and south are in shad state from the recent storm. the mul. rnatl being blocked, there was no train here for four days, the snow plough with three engines passed through on Friday eyening for Durham. Not being any mail for three days. there was eteem sent to Ayton to bring it from there which came about midnight on Thursday to the delight of many. as they wash] need of their daily read, mg matter. Wm. Rutherford, a former resident of Holstein, but now of Toronto, is this week viewing his brother-m-law Mr Alex Aitken and other old neighbors Mter an absence of sixteen years. Arthur Hum, of Riveryiew, is visit. mg his parents here this week. Mrs H. Tucker, of Ceylon, spam a few days of last week with friemls here. George Sharp. of Dundalk. was the guest of his brother here. W. J. Sharp the latter part. of last week. Mr. Nelson Main received a. tele- gram on Monday, from Grenfell N. W. T., informing him of the osrione, illness of his daughter (Edith) Mrs George Fleming. Mr. Main left on Tuesday morning for the West. Miss Nettie O'Connell " at time of writing seriously ill from that dreaded dine-5e consumption. as soon as the facts were known her brother Stanley was telegraphed for. who was In Min. nesota and came home on Monday. The sympathy of the people of the Village go out to them. Mrs O'Connell seems to have a double share of trouble. Wilkinson Ploughs, number - f 1 to 20, and repairs of all kinds. Shares, Soleplates, Etc. Not genuine unless the words " Wrvirssox I’LOUGH COMPANY tt is cast on each piece. Wilkinson Famous Steel Roller made in three Suctions. ON WHE E LS, Chatham and Snowball Wagons, Palmerston Buggies. Buggies from Campbell of London. Bell, Doherty, Thomas and Berlin makes of PIANO and ORGANS SEWING MACHINES. A large stock of New Raymond and Wil mus Se wing Machines and supplies. th MCKINNON. At a meeting of the W. F. M. S, on Wednesday of last week, the ladies of the society presented the Wife of Rev. J Miller with a life member's eertilieate and the following address. To Mrs. J, Miller. Dear sister, As the ties that have bound us during the past eight years in social friendship and labor of love are about to be severed bv the unerring hand cf Providence, we bow in humble sub- mission to His Dlyine will, but we can- not allow this hand of union to be broken w-tbout expressing our deep re- gret at your departure from our midst, you have always manifested a deep in. terest. not only in missionary work but in the temporal welfare of our church, your counsel and aid were always free- ly given and your social relations to the congregation have been of the most endearing character, we therefore beg you to except this Life Membership Certificate for tho W. P. M. 8.3821 humble acknowledgement of the esteem and affection with which you are held in our midst, praying that the divine blessing may accompany you and your family to your new home and that you may be long spared to co-operate with him who has ministered so faithfully to us In spiritual things during his stay amongsr. us. _ Jacob Smithlzook a busmess trip to Cllesley on Tuesday. John Garcon left on Tuesday for Michigan to try his luck. John will be missed at home. David Cameron and family move this week to Listowel. Sorry to lose them as they were kind neighbors. We invite your attention to the following lines of goods l CULT/VA TING. Coulter & Scott Drills and Cultivators, Disc and Spade liar rows, Seaftiers, Etc. Also Scotch Diamond Harrows. Slgned on behalf of the ladies of the congregation of Holstein. Mrs W H Rogers, Mrs H M Read, Pres. Secy. \Vnshing dishes is just, like anything else. the longer you put it. off, the hat- der it becomes. South of Middaugh House Everything for Farmers f HOLSTEIN o.-. _,ii.uii mum MMI. t The Mechanics Institutes have done a great deal of good, although in smut- places there ls a strange failure to properly value these institutions. It is generally admitted that Mr Harcourt has made an excellent extension of the system by arranging tor travelling libraries through the newer sections at Ontario, for by this simple scheme. the advantages ot good reading will he conferred upon new districts a. your in advance oi the ordinary event. The expense will not be great. considering the value of the service done and the wide area benefited. Perhaps this idea. of Circulating li- braries may yet be extended to cover a great many places that are not now contemplated in the scheme. Projects of this kind Crow of their own accord. It is gratifying to observe the vigor and all around enterprise of the Ross Administration. It is notiobedenied. It is the feature of politics, and most disquieting tothose who had hoped to see the overthrow of the Liberals in Ontario. The Toronto Telegram, a Conservative paper, but never afraid to tell the truth, stated a fact when it said recently that Hon. George W. Ross has already made his party much strongerand his opponents much weak- er than they were a year ago. Will he for service. for season of Ift01 "I Lot”, Con. 2. IV. G. R. Bentinck. TERMS: $1.00 20833; Dam Pinky by Iron Duh. Second dam Venus by Sir Walter Scott. third dam,Jossy bv Lancaster Comet. The underizm-d will keep for service at lot T2, mm. 12, Beulinvk. for the sea- son of 1901, st lhurmugllhrvd Dill-lulu Hull, one of the best, specimvns from Parker‘s herd. Pure lightred. Terms: $1 “I insure if sold, Insurance rules will be charged. THOROUGHBRED BULL. LARGE IMPROVED YORKSHIRE BOAR FRED SHEWELL. Welireck P. o., March 16. 190]. A Scotch Shortborn Bull rising two Vrs w' l I; ' -l by John Anderson Mayfield, got by Gladstone Stnwsman 26414 , he by British Statesman imp RESIDENCE "a OFFICE -Old mum UPPFH TOWN.iU'itHAM. If J. G HUTTON M. D., C. Will vitrit Priccville Tuesday and Friday each woolcfrom 9 a. m. i. 4 p m. MISS DICK codirlly invite! the ladies of Du'rham. and vicinity to attend her MILLINERY -- _------- A al the (h Iagltt I "WWII. Her atrrh has been rare/ally selected and 3hr is cott.tidcttt that in If ate ri at M a k (“up and the tatttett s.tt' her patron' will be grab Wd. The ideas 15f fashilm tantra» are at your dizqmml here April 3 ' 4 and.followitty clays Oppos Telephone Connection No. 10 TRAVELLING LIBRARIES. trio Apply to THOS. SULLIVAN, Irish Lake, o n OFFICE HOURS 9--12q. m. 2--6p.ttt m Middnugh House, Lambton MILLIN ERY ROOMS FOR SALE. Lower Town. ,MISS Mi. P I: I C' E yucisnl And Surgeon. 0n ll. Amman“. OPENING wt'e, "Yet'Vt "It sun. nu- ope-Inn in the Tttttttttttcement Ott Niobium on am few of our mails w SERVANT Gnu. Mo: A. ti. Htuttet “wanna-s ot lel‘ Much aim-ere mm companied by hm! the future ittts ulna them. and the " cnnmmu uentitttett the puddle-y Maya of Nouth Glam-lg , in Durham: and ttrl v Honor Roll of tun. Maui": Sum» "(11. " Leavitt, mm. human Sn. Jr. Igeaviot Lawn-um. Amy Fl Nelhe Moran, Cha Haddie IO cts a lit Kippmed Honing Sardines to cts a I Prunes, large Nu.i Mary Slim PUBLIC Sr. “In 1 " olre mu Famuhars Bun-lay. - tLocal and I - Nee N. F. Morlock (Mir titttim and t% Jr tttr-Graco Hugh Motrin. " lint-bottle. Hr 3mi--Atmie l and Willie Fun. Annie Daniel. " J! 3rd Alla-Hi Moran, ANN-d ”Aviduml. \Villie! Fr 2nd co) “scar Il'lhll.( " 2nd - Am Hellmunu- Mr Sr G run! "awry J t' A tilutwr, " M Mes "ttlst II II M " M - 2nd Class ,ogcur Heel. E: tir .3, J r 3e tit. , Brown tir ll M Sn No. 13. "entitu. 3nd (‘lauzsA Lindsay. Jr. 3rd (7mm gnaw. 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