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 WM}^h[:l- )â- â-  â- : ,-!-v Ai^-*\4.*?B;i;=5. ••A.--V.J â- â- '::.â-  The Standatrd. MABKDALE, NOV. 22nd, 1888. STAJVDARD TIJUE. The change of time which took place on Monday morning by the ci- ties, telegraph lines and railroads throughout the continent, has, we be- lieve been made universal by all clas- ses. The firsi indication of the change on Monday morning in this village was Moflfat's foundry whistle which called the labourers to work at 17^ minutes earlier than usual. We under- Btand that all the village fell in line. The school and churches have all done likewise, and our friends from the country trill require to make a note of it on Sunday next in order to be in time for church. Seldom do we experience such an important and universal change with as little friction. OBITUARY. It becomes our duty this week to chronicle the death of one of tbe pioneers of this district, in the person of Mr. Alex. Eiitledge, who departed this life on Sunday evening last, 18th iust., at the age of fifty-seven years. fie was widely known and universally respected, his cheerful disposition, considerate and obliging demeanor, together with unquestioned integrity, won for him fast friends as far as his acquaintance reached. He has been a resident of this district over thirty years, the last fifteen of which he has been in tbe hotel businesd in this vil- lage. His health has been poor the most of tbe past year,tbe last fourweeks of which be was confined to bis bed. His disease, bronchitis and |astlima, developed rapidly, resulting as above. ' The body was followed on Tuesday by a very large concourse of sorrowing friends to the Methodist cemetery. An appropriate an ;impresive sermon was preached on the occasion by Eev. W. Casson. The departed had no family, his sorrowing widow will ac cept our condolence in her present bereavement. g5atT8SpxindBBX)a Notice. â€" We wish it distinctly understood that we do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents Maple Ckeek, ISov. lOtli. To Editor Standard. Dear Sir, â€" Having been a residert • of the N. W. Territory for the past six months, perhaps afewideas regardmg tbe climate and general appearance ot this western country would be inter- esting to the readers of tbe Standard. Many people of Ontario have im- agined tne far west to be equally as good, if not better, as a grain produc- ing country, than that of Alanitoba, but they who form such an opinion make a great miscake. Manitoba is just as fertile as it has been represented, es- pecially Qu'Appelle valley and the piincipal part of southern Manitoba, which for richness ol Foil cannot be surpassed anywhere in the Dominion. We see a marked change though in the appearance of the country as we tiavel westward; vegetation seems to disappear. You may travel a hun- dred miles without seeing a tree, noth- ing but sage bru.'^h seems to flonrish in the greater part of this western region, even tbe grass refuses to grow- in many places and where it does show signs of growth it is consumed by the fires that are constantly runniutj over, it is nothing remarkable here to see fire running in May. To the traveller the country' presents the same appear- ance fron; Moose Jaw to Calgary, a distance of four hundred and fifty miles. The soil becomes lighter after leaving Moose Jaw and the prairie more rolling, continuing so for forty or fifty miles when the land becomes almost worthless, sand hills and alkali bogholes being tiie most noticeable fea- tures. For many imlesheie and there ft good stnp of land is to be seen or a valley with a few sections of good grazing land, but seldom enough of it together to make a good neifjbbor- hood. There are at present very few Bettlers west of Moose Jaw. No grain of any account has yet been grown on the line of the Canadian Pacific Railway. A few farmers here sowed on breaknig this spring, but the dry season together with not being properly cultivated, caused a failure. Scarcely any rain falls durmg tbe sum- mer months, from May until Qct- tober no rain fell of any account, a f -w little showers but not sufficient t do crops much good. Tlirough thfi months of daly, August, and Sep- tember, no rain was seen at all. This accounts for the barren appearance of the prairie, even as far east as Moose Jaw farming has been very un- successful this year. Though this season is said to be an exceptionally dry one by ail old settlers the climate is very changeable. Through the summer months the aights are very cool, and the middle of tbe day very hot. From 10 o'cloek aon. till 4 p.m. the aun strikes very warm, but as night approaches it becomes much cooler and an overcoat does not feel at all uncomfortable. The wmtera are said to be lighter than in Ontario, at all events there is less snow but not much difference m the temperature. The thermometer shows as k»w as thirty below zero in tbe coldest time. There has been no snowfall of any account here yet, thoi^h the ground is already frozen up. At Calgary snow falls every month in tbe year, it is distant from Winnipeg eight hun- dred and forty miles and about sixty from the foot of the Rockies. The C. P. R. have had to abandon work in the mountains from the severe cold. The water there is excellent and a drink of it after travelling over a territory where so much alkali water is found is regarded as quite a luxury. Bow river is a fine stream of pure water and worthy of mention, it unites with the Elbow near Galgary and afterwards forms the South Saskat- chewan. It is an excellent place along these rivers for grazing purposes and ranching proves very successful there. I will mention a few of the leading towns along the C. P._ R. Maple Creek is the first place of im- portance west of Moose Jaw, it has about a thousand of a population, in- cluding the mounted police and sur- rounding settlers. This valley con- taining about two townships is ad- mitted to be one of the prettiest places in the North-West. The Cypress Hills are fifteen miles distant from here and yield any amount ot timber. There are at present three saw mills busily engaged there. This valley is a fav- orite resort in winter for ranchers, it being well sheltered by the surround- ing hills. Indians also take advan- tage of it through the coldest of the winter. Medicine Hat is destined to be the leading town of the North-West. It is distant from Winnipeg six hun- dred and sixty miles and west of Maple Creek sixty miles, is situated on the South Saskatchewan. This place has already over three thousand of a population and is not yet six months old. The coal mines have been open- ed up here this summar and are likely to prove very, successful, the coal is pronounced to be of the best quality. Preparations are being made to work them more extensively next spring, which will give employment to quite a number of men. Only a couple of years ago buffalo might be seen here in hundreds but have since disappeared, not one has been seen within fifty miles of the C. P. R. this summer, Antelope though, are plenti- ful, it is no unusual sight to see eighty or a hundred in one drove. These are a few facts that have come with- in my observation the past few months. Thanking you for s^/ace in your columns, I remain, Yours truly Edwabd S. Rutledge. The Canst' of the Sudden death of fCosannah Lieppa.rd. Verdict of Coroner's Jnry. To-day (Thursday) the inquest into the death oi Rosannah Leppard, which was adjourned two weeks ago in or- der to obtain an analysis of the con- tents of stomach, was resumed. It will be remembered by our readers that the circumstances attending the death of this woman indicated most strongly poison by strychnine. Tiie jury requested that an analysis of the stomach and intestines might be had, and the Ceroner having obtained the authority of the Attorney General, forwarded them under seal in care of Constable Pields, to Dr. Ellis, Toron- to, public analysist. His report con- firmed the suspicions of the Coroner and Dr. Sproulc, who made tbe jiost- mortem of the body. The mam question to solve is who administrat- ed the poison. So far there is rot a title of evidence to show that the de- ceased committed suicide, but every fact seems to point to one of the most heartless, COLD- BLOODED MIJfiDEBS, having been committed in our neigh- borhood, that has ever stained the annals of critpe in our country. We would not attempt to prejudice the public mind in so serious a matter, but as a public journahst, place all the facts we can gather before our readers. The morning after the ^st sitting of the Jury, GoMtafcla FmWb was to- patch«dto malte search of anj medi- dne» or diugfr which might be found in the house where the deceased afflie to her end, or in the possession of her husband. BLIND COOK TEKTS. Wh going through his chest he found a Iwttle, half-filled, labelledâ€" •'STBYCHNINE â€" POISON ' This he secured, also a Life Policy on. the life of Rosannah Leppard for four thousand fiye hundred dollars, pay- able to Cook Teets in the event of her death, WhUe these circumstances supply positive evidence of Cook Teets having poision in his possession without objective use for it, and that i« was the identical kind of poison which caused the death of his wife, they also sui^ly the motiye for the suspected crime. Yet there is one important Imk missing. Strychnme is a poison that generally acts very quicklj producing death in from ten minutestofourhcurs. The evidence so far goes to show that Cook Teets was not in the company of his wife for a period of twelve hours or more before her death. VERDICT OF coroner's JURY The verdict of the Coroners Jury was as follows Ist.â€"That Rosannah Leppard came to her death by poison. 2nd.â€" That the poison was strych- nine. 3i.(j._The Jury believe, from the evidence adduced, thai Cook Teets feloniously administered that poison to her. The Coroner, immediately upon the finding, issued his warrant for the arrest of Cook Teets. When he came into the hall in charge of constable Fields, the Coroner, at his request, read over the verdict, and on hearing the last clause, he was yisibly affect- edâ€"a spasm passed over his haggard features, which he attempted to hide, passing his hand nervously over hit face and sighing heavily. This man may be innocent of the horrible crime but a crowd of circumstances like hideous spectres with outstretched fingers and mocking gibe, seem to say â€" "Thou art the man " â€" Flesh- efian Advance. *-tm*-* GREY FALL ASSIZES, Continued from Last Week, MoNKMAN vs. YouNa. â€" This was a case of seduction, the plaintiff residing in Arran and the defenda.nt being a school teacher in the Algoma district. The action was uudefen ded. Verdict for plaintiS $300. John M. Kiibourn for plaintiS. McFaklane vs. Kennedy. â€" ^Action for se- duction. The parties reside in the township of GlenelR. Verdict for plaintiff $500. J. Creasor, Q. C, and R. A Pringle for plain- tiff. Frost Frost for defendant. Queen vs. Wsi. Lee. â€" Defendant who re- sides in Sullivan, was charged with an inde- cent asaault ou Caroline Shepf, a little girl of 13 yra. Verdict, guilty of common assault and sentenced to pay a fine of $20. James Masson for defendant. Hall vs. Peabce. â€" The parties to this case reside in the Township of Sullivan, and own mills on the same stream, The plain- tiff who was lower down on the atream, sued the defendant for damages for backing up the water into sink holes and preventing it coming down to him. Verdict for plaintiff $50. Jas. Masson for plaintiff. H. P. O'Con- nor and J. M. Kilbourn for defendant. TiNKis V. Sutherland. â€" Action for price of rwlroad ties, etc. The plainti^ lives on Manitoulin Island, and the defendant in Owen Sound. This was a yery complicated case and was adjourned from Wednesday till Monday. Verdict for defendant for $50. J, Masson for pkintiff, CreasoT Morrison for defendant, Stone v. Harpek. â€" Seduotion, undefen- ded. Verdict for $200. Marshall v. Parks. â€" Action for slander. The parties live in the township of CoUing- wood. On the dav of the Clarksburg fair last fall the plaintiff swore he heard the de- fendant singing the slander along the road while returning home. The defendant sworo positively that he had not been away from home on that date, and had neyer 'spoken the slandf.r complained of. After hearing the defendant swear that he had never spoken the slander the plaintiff was satisfied and withdrew the case. Creasor and Piatt for plaintiff, Wilson Evans for defendant NicKLE V. Ferguson. â€" Action for six yrs. board of two children. Verdict for plaintiff! Creasor Piatt for plaintiff, Myers Eobb for defendant. NicHOL T. CocHT.ANE. â€" ActioD for trespass and trover. The plaintiff lives in Mount Forest, and the defendant in St. Thomas. This was an action brought to recover goods sold by one Whalen to defendant after hav- ing giveu a chattle Mortgage on them to the plaintiff. Held that the chattle mortgage was made fraudulently, and a verdict was entered for the defendant. Stone Masson for plaintiff, C. McDougall for defendant. Fleming v. Hall â€" Action on two promis- sory notes, undefended. Verdict for plain- tiff. Sisa V. Troutâ€" Ejectment. This was an action on a dispute boundary line in Meaford of 3/20 of an acre worth about $1\5. Verdiet for defendants. Wilson and evans for plain tiff, O. C. PoUard F. Amoldi. For defen- dants. McCoNKKLi V. MooNiTâ€" Ejeotment, unde- fended. Judgment for plaintiff GA3DNB8 V. Ekbopfsbâ€" An Interpleadar action. Verdict for plaintiff. J, Creator a^uiBiiSB r. Ho«af--Aotion to^ foteeloM » mortgage. Defendant, a married woman, d«imed»t Bhe did not underrtand it wu a Sar^» she had given, but that her hus- Wwas to be taken for balance of pordiaBe money of property. Judgement for plam- tiff. James Masson for plamtiff, S. J. lAne Q. C., for defendant.. Babbbb v. Babbmâ€" Action brought by the widow of tbe late Nathaniel Barber of Derby, to. reeover dower in the lands left by her bua- ban*. It apseared that the was left a small ammity by the will, but not stated to be m, lieu of dower- She subsequently signed, a document releasmg ber dower, but being an illiterate womam, claimed that she was not aware of its effect. Decree for admimstra- tion of estate aaid sale of property, the widow's dower to- be a first claim on the proceeds. Creasor Morrison for plamtiff. B. J. Lane Q. C, for defence. Queen v. Wm. Bbewsierâ€" Shootmg with intent to maim and to do grievous bodily harm. Found gwilty of unlawfully wotmdmg fined $100. A. Frost for crown, J. Creasor. Q. C. for prisoner. QuEBN V. Smithâ€" Felonioubly woundinjt with intent to maim, etc., when first called the defendant was out. A bench warrant was about to issue when he appeared and stood trial. Verdict guilty of common as- sault, fined $50. A. Frost for Crown. J. Creasor Q. C. for defendant. QueEN V Jas Free â€" The prisoner was ac- cused of stealing four sheep from James Lyons of Holland, He was a drover, and was driving about a hundred sheep along the town Hne of Holland and Euphrasia, when Mr. Lyons missed his sheep, and afterwards found" them with those of Free's, The Jury after hearing the case, acquitted him. A. Frost for the Crown, Jas. Masson for the de- fence. TOEONTO MARKisTg^ Fall WheM, $1.00 to $1 lo- «,. • ta $1.12; Barley, 50c to 70c; OatR^K- »1.00 Peas, 70c to 73c; Hogs, S6.W to SM^te^c toes, per bag, 90c to $lc; Buttor !i • "**• to 20c; ejffs, 22c to 250. ' **"7' iSc NOTICE. The undersigned will », the bank at Markdale f lom the im " the 23rd December for the purpote^f '",/"« ing sale notes, as they become due ?t ' above date. Those interested will n]Z v prompt and save lurther trouble and 0^1! Annan P. O.. November 8th, 1883 i^^. E STRAY. ~~~ Came to the premises nftv subscriber, lot East half 27, cou 7 Kn»r about the 12th October last, tour two year old cattle, one bull, one steer and two lieifers. color mostly red The ovn is requested to prove property, pay e„en^" and take then. away. Unless claimed k Nov. 30th, will bo offered for sale. • GEO. Watt Holland November 13th 18ti3 igyj Personals. Mr. Jas. Bowes, jr., Reeve of St. Vincent was in Markdale Monday. Mr. James Allen, Ex. Reeve of Amabel and wife were in town this week. Mr. and Mrs, James Johnston of the Johnston House Owen Sound were in town Tuesday. Thos. Wilson and Thos. Morrow went to Manitoulin, not Manitoba as stated in the Standard, last week. ChatSAVortb. From a correspondent. Sleighing 13 gone. Division court was held here on Monday last 12th inst., quite a number of cases were heard. The monthly cattle fair last Monday was well attended and a large numb«r of cattle changed hands. The squirrel hunt on Thanksgiving day resulted in a victory for Capt. Young. Maxwell, TT^ANTKD, ' ' 'Klit girls, at Mils Crreen s dress making parlor. Six aporen tices and two assistants. ig^ij; rpJEACHER WAXTED, -L Male 0' Female, for School Section N'o. 15, j^^' ship of Euphrasia, holdin-,' third class cer tiiicate, duties to commtncij 1st of Januarr' 1«84, apjilv st.atiii!,' Kal;irv ,.xi)(di;d to JAME8 STliUi HKliS, Sec. 155-57 -Markdale P. 0, -VfOTICJE. -i-N Having qiven ui) possess^ of Barrhead Mill, and purpose removic from this place shortly, I hereby notify all panies ixidtbted to me to call at Lucas' Baak and settle their account and save furiher trouLls or costs. W. J. EOTO. Oct.24,'83. E STRAY. From the premises of the subscriber, lot South 12, con. 11 Enplira- bia, in the mouth of May, 'j yearliug calve;, 1 steer and 4 heifers, mu=tly rej with afeT white sjiots. Any person t:i\"ing such infor- mation as will lead to tlieir recovery will be suitably rewarded. Any viersou harboring them without advertising tbein will be prose- cuted according to law. GEO. TAYLOE, Euphrasia Nov. 2, 1??3. 155-5" From our own corretvondent. Lots of snow and good sleighing. Mr. Patterson, school teacher, is leaving at the end of the year. Rev. L. Hall, c,nd family have re- turned to Feversham, he having' re- signed his ministQiial charge intends commencing business store keeping and milling with his brother. The Maxwell lodge of the Sons of Temperance held their first open meeting in the Methodist .church last Tuesday evening the 13th. Mr. R. Gordon filled the chair with credit Rev. Messrs. Shaw Dobsiu gave ad- dresses, the choir discoursed choice selections of music, while readings and recitations were given which alto- gether made a rich programme. This lodge IS only recently organized yet it has a membership of about forty and is in a prosperous condition. FARMS FOR §ALE. Lot 117. ooE 1 we?t, T. S. lload, Artem"sia, coutainiLc 50 acres, 40 of of v,-L;eh are ti^arsilanduuder ultivation. Lot S part 15. con. 1'2, RcUanil iVS .acres, 40 cleared: ail nejcs.-^ary buildinfi Lot 13. en. i:i. rleueig, 100acre For terms una particakrs app!,v theieon. aU bush to Oct.lG.18S3. J. G.IRVING, Markdale. 16 FARH FOR SALE. Lot 89 and I'O second ran^e west of T- A S. licaJ, Glenel:. 100 acres, ,^5 of which are cleared and uuaer cultivation tit for reaver au.l mower to won; on. Buildings and fences in j-'ood repair. soil elav loam, well watoreil, aud in a pooJ state of cultivation. 1 his is a desirable farm and well located bein,!,' •-' luii'-s from wf flourishing village of Markdale, F^Yurtlier particulars apply uu lu-eiiu^es or by letter 102-72 \\M. MUTBIE, Miivkdalc P. 0: BIRTHS. FiNWEr.TTâ€" In Markdale, on the 7th inst.. the wife of Mr. P. Finuerty, of a daughter. Connollyâ€" In Glenelg, on the '^rd inst.. the wife of Mr. Thos. Connolly, of a son. MARRIAGES- Clabkâ€" Nobleâ€" At Flesherton, on the 17th inst., by the Eev. D. C. McDowell, Mr. Wm. Clark, house builder and architect, to Mrs. Noble, widow of the late James Noble, all of Markdale. Dsmmaâ€" WrLLiAMsoNâ€" At the manse, by the liev. r. Kees, on the 19th inst., Mr. Justin Uemma, of Berkeley, to Miss Elizabeth Wilhamson, of Toronto, Priceâ€" Mustardâ€" By Rev.R.Ross.of Chats- worth, Mr. John H. Price, of Holland, to Miss Margaret Emma Mustard, of Holland, on 7th inst. DEATHS- EuTLEDGEâ€" In Markdale. on the 18th inst. Mr. Alex. EutJedge, aged 57 years. FOR SAL,i:, A fine drir- ing mare five years old.sound and gentle. W. J. ROWE. Barrhead Mills. Apply to rpEACHER WANTED. ^potion No, 17, Etiphrasia. a malf or feS hftldiDg third class certificate. Duties to JOS. M4LNAIffiY, ^^$?W. Bcc%n P.O. ' LIGHT! LIGHT!! REFINED COAL OIL I Sets a rallon in two barrel lots and upwaros. HEAD LIGHT OIL 25Cts. a gallon by tlic banel. â€" «» -^- Druggist^ DURHAM. STANDARD TIIE. Clocks, Rings, Chains, S^tts, Buttons, specks, Chams^^^' Also an extra Iw: of hlccu plated ^oods for table use. Watch and clock repair^ Personally, attended to guaranteed. HonestcharS^^' W. A. BROWN, The Jeweller, Local and Ol I. Notices in ihe.e colum any individual or Scdet: cents d, tine for the nr.- sents aline each Ruh^eqi:' •J. H. Hull, raised 1 on Monday. Fob Sale. â€" A ba} old, apply at Mr. Gc( dale. Eejuvexator ston -taking tbe lead, soM barber. The supply of woo increased during f.l sleigbing. Me, Wm. Haskett a fine brick dvrelliug next season. Motto frames f^ixi Motto frames 17x2 photograph gallery. An interesting let .other column from .ledge of Maple Creek Mb Wm. DoroLAb, erect a brick reside: adjoining the vilhige If you -wish to s; Globe, Mail. Star. 1' or Montreal AVitue.';; subscription for ai papers hand in yoir. .^cnption to this'oilic DressStufii Dress stuffs ii shades, varyin lo cents up. 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