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 ,^g^|p^j£|iiil!^iiyiu '^Pinpq^iq«|iRp|^piMliPP *^!f^ wmm |s was lair dav K^"«t. 1 ^^i"ck Joseph h"'^Sb .redtobeon£?^,8t.l peii and sooa Le!, " C I efforts to save tfeu*^ "M (»r.K about two^^f^j.of ij I where the fireT^"^^ i\ Ierac.ia township conncil, liir routine of hn "'J P^ -ta. ap,ttS:rS i one tarouga with m a 1 '"-,. A letter from j'VJ ';;j,nq.. preseat Tr'easJ -; :^=^n.p. .a. read, a.£| ed t..e -work done ;;"7J arer was r-uch more and J licd.^and that his re J vvea^.y hve aoilars lega tha iurera of aaid townships .onbideration ihe council "deJ Itlicv could nos -rant the^l noticed thera has been red n W. J. J3uik,xir, Di7 1 .r:eine3ia, for 18S7, Beay •li^gssSl, Births 95. incluaJ ot twins, a filigiic decrea] TbS two aud a happy Jucreai ast â€" Twins. Tb iuge his old style ot ^^^^ ,k3 should write tot-. ^8 roato.andgetacataI°.^^g. Kl different styles 01^ B^ .lesarebeautifuUyfin' cted ready for use. fir. bums bet^r^Jl^jg. aoimaltfeflwuit*'** jrod. ,* tailoring' slid Ocat'a Tvk- ntthlag BrtaWiBlimOTt. A SBLECT STOCK OF BFBINa OOODS MOW OPENKO. "HEW TO THE LII^E, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY.' :(;HTH YEAR.â€" ISTo. 392. MABKDAI.E, OlfT., MAKCH 15, 1888. C. W. BUTLEDGE, Proprietor lard Correspondence. e haiiling is now all the go. aru g^-ttujg alive to the Talil n ouinmer seafcon and ara ooj t and uine miles to towu for] ur town fathers are evidently iued to lessen the crop of ua 3 by pa." sing a by-law thal| be taxed one dollar and thit e required to furnish oollar| labaliedT. T. P., and alsoi policeuian liberty to shoot all] wearip?^ the necessary tab. he Chief ot Police, Mr. £g« resigned his position and will bif. situation on the lOthinsa Ir. P. Telford has resigaedj ition aa turnkey at the jailJ laky the position aa first m»l Canipna. D. McNabb. P.L.S., is ami barik on the west side of I ir. The interftion m ugh ten the river from the m tc tba dry dock. This er ixtensive works will make :ud boom again this summer. 'ropt-rty ia booming here. )f:nsua has bought 26 feet froa Division street from Mrs. Mii] for the sum of $2,300. Sals Beffiat«r. )u Friuav the 9th March, atl ock. Geo. H. Lawrence will! lot 12, con. 5, F phrasift,hi9f leiuent3 e, .i-hout reserye. ble. auctioneer. )n Tu-sday the 8th March. »t| ock Messrs. John Martm "J ley, eiecK tors, will. sell by f :tioa oa lot 16, con. 12,Eupti goods and chattlee of ws m Wiley, consisting of ft J .ntity of farm stack, ira^mt Terms 9 months on »PPf )er. W. J. SbepherdsoD, m :ouu«erfeit9 are always danSd re 90 tba* ihey alwayscloeeiy 1 OEIGIXXI, IN APP»ABA»« a remarkable Buccess acbiev ,al Balm ft3» positive «°f* J J h and cold in the Head bj^ M principled parties to imitj^^^ )lic are cautioned not to M nostrmns, imitating Nasa De and apP**"^*"' ^B^n neg as Nasal Cream, N-s** .for Nasal. Balm and do not tion dealers may nrgeul^ny^ I a by all druggista or »^ sssmg Fulford A Co^^Btoc^ j OTeTlOOPi«to^^^* -.very grocer who wonW^_^ )OIv! READ! be Satisfied for a dead cer" taint/. Local and Other Items. Notices in these c^oiiimHx intended to benefit any tndieidual or Society icill be charged ten eentsa tt*te for the first imertion and five itents a Me each snirtguewt itistriion. AOT^CE. â€" Correapnndertce, communica- ftjM,. AdvertisemeHix. dc„ must be in this office hij noon on Tuesday to intut* publication tlial Week. v. IS !;E SELLING ALL OUR OFF AT COST, â- iK-i' iivA Toilet Setts a t. caltv. Latest designs call, and sec l;'i- yourselves. liEEOS! FRESH SEEDS I Field and garden seds. lOUR and FEEBi .ij'iirlmcnt "wt-ll slocked. Ales, riMC Wines and BBEES EN" CIGARS. ea $ea ^ea liiinTe the fiuest Teas for 25c. couutj, Gein Black, Jajmn ae of Contectionary and IJiscixits- Uiil not be undersold by anyone uikilale. â-  'â-  Give ns a call, 11. JjENSOW, Co., Sal -:- Belfast '-:- House. OF- ms, CLOCKS, JEIVEURK f^mWARE, SPECTACLES, c Sat\Vrd%i;y will be St. PSiliritik's day. A pojrtilar queryâ€" Will ytott be mine. Tuesdays storm was tb^ worst of the season. â-  Big bat racket in McFarland's store on Saturday. An Orange Soiree, will be held at Eugenia tomorrow night, Friday. Confidence in the Snow Bank remains shaky notwithstanding recent deposits. Mr. Geo. Steer, left on Tuesday to spend a couple of weeks in Toronto and vicinity. Mr. Charlie Lee of Bracebridge^Spent a few d*ys wi^th friends in Maekdale ree«enJiy» â-  ' The masquerade lor Taesday night has been postponed uiitil Friday, to morrow evening. Remkmqeb the Temperance entertain- ment on the 20th inst. Admission 15c. Lady and Gent 25c. We were pleased to see Mrs. Marsh out driving last Saturday, after being confined to the house nearly all winter by a serious illness. The highest priced show freak in the United Ssates is said to be the two- beaded girl. She is paid #700 a week, two beads are better than one. Notice. â€" Mr. Louis Knapp wishes to inform the public that he has not left Markdale as yet, and vrill be found at the Mansion House until further notice. "No ' said the old lady, as she slipped on the sidewalk and came down with mnch more force than elegance," don't like the sitty in winter." W. J. Shepberdson, the famous auc- tioneer of Euphrasia, has purchased at Hichmond Hill a fine Clydesdale stallion which be will travel in this county the coming season. "Our Little Ones" for March is to band, and as usual full of interest, in- struction, and therefore profit for the youngsters. $1.50 per year Russell Publishing Co., Boston, Mass. ^- A Clkbgyman is lecturing on "the model husband." "He may mean well," says the editor of a local paper, "but we dislike to be talked about in such a public manner." Notice. â€" All parties indebted to J. G. Anderson, Markdale, are reqnested tp call and settle their accou nt with Mr. F M. Rowland at the store Jno. Rowland BuERowEs Ibwin bas rented his farm for a term of five years (subject to sale) to James Morrow of Artemesia. Mr. B. leaves for British Columbia early in April, there to join his brother Thomas in the sheep ranch business. "The Doctor's Advantage."â€" "You have tbe advantage of us in one respect, doctor," remarked McCorkle to his family physician. "And what ia that?" asked tbe doctor. "Yon don't have to wait for snow to go slaying." â€" Mrs. Marsh, of the Markdale House, was agreably surprised on Monday, by being presented vnth a quantity of fine genuine maple syrup made by Mrs. Mathers Lot 14, 9th line Euphrasia. Tbe treos were tapped and syrup made on Saturday last. We challenge tbe Province to beat this. Honor Roll for S. S. No. 6, Holland, for the month of Feb. TV class 1st J. H. Sargent, 2nd, C. E. Ewart; HI class, 1st Lizzy Martin, 2nd, John Martin II class, 2nd, Jennet Martin, 2nd, John Pickett 2pt. 1st Florance Field 1st Pt. Russel Stephens. P. J. Stephens, Teacher. Teacher:â€" "Have animals a capacity for affection " Classâ€" "Nearly all." Teacher â€" "Correct. Now, what animal possesses the greatest attachment for man? Little girl â€" "Woman." The Rural Canadian for March is to hand and is a very interesting and valu- able number. It is worth the subscrip- tion price for a whole year, aye five years to farmers who desire wholesome I practical information on various topics. $1 a year C. Blacket Robinson, 5 Jor- don St., Toronto. The recent marriage of two gentle- men from Detroit, Michigan, at Lisbon, Portugal, with young ladies of the lat- Stem Wind,opeu face, Nickle Watches fully Wrrranted, $2.75 cash, or mailed free to any address securley packed for 92.90, W. A. Brown, Jeweller, Markdale A LARGE number of buildings will be erected the coming season Mabee Wallace will be happy to supply the hardware. Gall and be convinced that this is the best house in the county for such. "What can yon tell me about, Esau?" queried the pedagogue. "Esau,' re- sponded tbe youth, with the glib alacri- ty of one who feels himself, for once, on safe ground, "Esau was a writer of fables, who sold his copyright for a bottle of potash.' Fob Sash Doors and Frames, go to the Markdale Sasb Door and Plaining Factory, T. McNea. Finding it out. â€" Mechanics, Farmers and Business men generally are finding out that they can get their envelopes and paper neatly printed at tbe Standard Office as cheaply when taking a quantity as by [purchasing in small lots vrithout being printed. In this way the printing actually costs no- thing besides the neat and businesslike appearance it gives their letters. Call and see samples and get prices. Fob turned table legs go to tbe Mark, dale Sash Door and Plaming Factory, T. McNea. Brown to Robinson â€" "Let us cross the street. I see Smith coming and I don't want to meet him, I owe him a little money." Robinson â€" "You're all right here. He'll cross the street as soon as lie sees us. He owes me money." Fob band rail, Ballisterg and Newel posts go to the Markdale Sash Door and J Plainine Factory, T. McNea. REASONS. -xox- [**eU to call at headquarters for â-  ?2 BUSSELL'S, Noted Jewl- r^iSE, Flesberton, where you will "' only complete stock' in this "^ofcountry, and at prices 25 per " than elsewhere. Fine soUd *^atches we are now running off P^altham and American Watches ' -3 np bearing warrants from ^^•^fl^ lEARS. '**llbearlon We keep the class warrants. *re now ranmng off Ladies' ,j J"^^ Barpins from 15 cents to ;°'btt dealers in this ^locality ask ^ntsto S3.50, for same article. 'Ss,?^^ stock and we buy right ^^*t prices -that are vrithm the • Call at once if YOU would Ul)^., ® bargains, and re- ae only place to have your ^•â-  repaired properly iv. at Ni I^USSELL'S «WELIRY STORE," ^^ESHERTOl^. Irustee. A large percentage of our churchaoers must be fairweather christians if we may judge from the smaU attendance at the different chnrches last Sunday morning in the storm, viz: English, 17 Presbyterian, 20 and Methodist 73. Mr. Wm. McNallt, a farmer in Hoi- land, about two miles out, had a stroke of paralysis on Monday of last week fol- lowed by another on Tuesday. He is now in a precarious condition and not likely to recover. How often we sigh for opportunities ofusefuUness, whUst we neglect the openmgs of Providence in Uttle thmgs, which would frequently lead to the ac- complishment of most important useful- ness. MoFTAT SONS are preparing to eirect this spring importentadditio^ to tbe« foundry and Btoye factory. Their new S^ng shop will be ^«^40f eet^d ^e warehouse 40x20 feet, two stc^ ?^ey expect to torn out a large number rtovLSTsea^m- Their stovee are eral satiajction. ter city, illustrates a peculiar fitnese of J Honor Roll of S.S. No. 18 Euphrasia things. What more appropriate than j f^j January and' February.â€" Senior that Michiganders should unite their F^mUj Classâ€" Total marks 600 Hattie Shore, 460; James Stinson, 806. Jnnior Forth â€" Total marks 478 Alice Stinson, 398 Robbie Lee, 347. Third Class â€" Total marks 400 Benjamin Stinson, 260; Bruce Walker, 237. Second Class â€" Total marks 400 Re- becca Gould, 276; Ed. SeweU, 232. First Classâ€" Total marks 800 Louis Boles, 177 James Gould, 177. A. E. Thompson, Teacher. Milk dishes almost for carrying away at Mabee Wallace's, Markdale. "Jennie," said a young lady, turning away from the mirror and addressing a companion, "what would you do if you had a moustache on your lip " "If I liked him I would keep quiet," was the demure reply. Mechanics' Institute.â€" The executive committee of our Mechanics' Institute have completed their selection of the library for the present, and will open the same on Friday evening next at 7:30 in the office of G. S. Bowes. The library comprises some 125 to 150 books, some of which have not yet ar- rived. The library will be open on Monday and Friday evenings from 7 to 8:30 o'clock. Owing to the lateness of the vrinter season together with other reasons, the committee have decided not to open a readingroom until the fall of the present year. Growth of a big Book. â€" When Web- ster's Unabridged was first published in one volumne, it; was a comparatively small book. Some years after, an ad- dition was made of 1500 Pictorial lUus trations, a table of Synonyms, and an Appendix of New Words that had come into use. A few years later came an en- tire new revised edition of larger size, with 3000 Pictoral Illustrations, then, after an interval of a few years, a Bio- graphical Dictionary of nearly 10,000 names, spd a supplement of nearly 5000 new^ words were added, and now tiucre has catme a new and most valuaU^ ad- ditiott,; A Gazettesir of the world, of over 25,0|QfO Titles. The work is now not only excellence, but a ^ij^phici^ Dictionary, a Gazetteier of world, and a pceat many othpr good IVHr My TRADE HAS BEEN AN INCREASING TRADE FOR 5-^ FIVE YEARS, ' ' BECAUSE â- â- "'.: I have constantly aqd faittifoUy doit» right by all customers, in quality aqd prices of goojds. BECAUSE I haye always kept a complete stock to select from. BECAUSE '"v; Bycomparison with prioeg in othctr places, mine has proven as low, if not lower, quality considered. BECAUSE When anything has proven unsatifi^ lactory, I have cheerfully made it right. :.,,j^., BECAUSE ;â-  â- â-  V-- My warrants cover any breakage* from defects, and run two to thr^ years on all grades of watches ai^t clocks. BECAUSE Straight forward dealing, courteoiw treatment, fine goods, lair prices, anft satisfactory work, are rock stepping stones to business success, publlp- favour, and conseqnentincreasingpai^. renage.' Goods and work|warranted. 0. P, B. telegraph, and daily pa]i ers in connection with store. fortunes with Portuguese "Gbobge Dear," she said with a blush "do you know that Mr. Simpson asked me last night to be his wife "Veil, I like his impudence. The idea of pro- posing to an engaged young lady. What did you say to him " "I told him that I w^as yery sorry indeed, but he was too late." B. A. Willisceoft, manufacturer of Marble and Granite Monuments and Heanstones, Mantles, Furniture, Marble, c., will have his new Marble Shop up in a few weeks, nearly opposite tbe Johnson House, Baker St., Owen Sound. Orders may be left at Geo. A. Ross Furniture shop, for the present. 392-5 A SOCIAL under the auspices of the Ladies of the Presbyterian church was held at the residense of Mr. Robt. Askin on Monday evening. There was a fair attendance and a very pleasant Jtime was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Askin did all in their power to make the company feel at home and were eminently suc- cessful. We ABE pleased to announce that our respected townsman, J. G. Anderson, bas been successful in making such arrangements as will enable him to resume business shortiy His assets were considerably above his, liabilities and besides there was no appearance of any crookedness to be foimd in his affairs so that his creditors were mclmed to give a favorable settlement. This is the latest eg*; story from a western exchange :â€" A woman at Cham- ers. Neb., put two dozen eggs in her bed so they would not freeze while she was absent from home. When she returned she was suddenly taken sick with fever, and was put to bed and lay three weeks. The result of her sickness was 18 fine chicks were hatched. Wb always appreciate the kind and encouraging expressions from our sub- scribers when renevring. The following is from ooe who has been a regulax sub- scriber for ihe .past seven years and â€" still W. A. BROWN, THE PEOPLES JEWELLER,^ MAEKDALE. BaalneBS Koeala. naw renews for tiie eigbti,. "W* â- ~-,^;,,^^ like the S«wndard witii its weeldy bud- ^^^^^^.^ (^^„, Igatot Maiidale news, some sad, some g^jgy ai^d tinnioEoas, but ahcajA wel ^e :. \to,.WaIdie, StreetsriBe." things in its many valuable Tabk^ All KINDS PicTUBE FHAUiNO done cheap a Markdale Photo. Gallery. S, Halbebt, shoemaker, has opened business next door to McEenna's black- smith shop, Wm. McLeod's old stand, and is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him with neatness and despatch. Fine work a specialty. A ohoioe improved farm of 100 acres ton sale or rent, 2^ miles from Markdale. Apply to Burrowes Irwin. â-  ' It Look Here. â€" If you want a valis^ you can get a splendid assortment to- select from at Thos.Matiiews,Markdale, also ladies hand satchels, a handsome selection, and trunks all sizes andpricesk. Remember Mathews Harness emporium.,, and Livery Office. Clover* a^nd. Timothy Seeds at the Medical Hall, A. Turner Co. Markdale Markets. â€" Fall wheat 7ft to 75 cents spring wheat 70 to 75; barley 50 to 70; peas 58 oats 40 butter 17 tb 20; eggs 19; potatoes 60 per bag; 'bay 8.00; dressed bogs $6.50 to $6.00; tim- othy seed $2.00 to $2.85. The winter has been steady and cold, and as a result a good sugarmaking spring is expected Mabee Wallace are prepared to supply the market with good and cheap tin sap pails. Tenders.â€" Will be received up to the 25th March, for the stone and brick work also plastering for a dwelling house- Material furnished. Tenders may be given for the who'e or part. Plans and specifications may be seen at my resid- ence. Taos. HILL. Markdale, March, 1883 SuBPBI^E P.iBTT.â€" A number of far- mers from fifteen miles out were surpri» ed when they called at the hanlwaro store of Maboe Wallaco and found how cheap they could buy building, hardware. '^^1 â- ;i- i .4'" „i 'In^.*?.? 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