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Absolute Merit . . . . And the people’s good judgment have With Boner Bearings, made our store a success. Customers tell us they have traded with us 10 and 12 years, and some 17 years, and by fair dealing, steadâ€" ily and constantly using every effort to lower Ear-rows, the prices of reliable goods, our business has grown from the little tin and stove shop to one of the best equipped hardware stores in the county, we have gamed your confidence, and to be always worthy of it will be our con- stant aim and ambition. To those requiring anything in Hardware, Tinware, Stoves, Paints, etc., we are always pleased to quote the closest prices. ' Paint? i Paint ? ? Paint. P ? I? That is the question; Whether it is better in the end to Suffer the sorrows and disappoint ments that poor paint will bring, or at the start provide the best that can be bought and end it there. » There is but one best, and that is , THE SHERWIH-WILLIAMS PAIIIT.‘ With Paint you will need Brushes and perhaps Vamishes. r These and all Painters: Supphes.arqto . be found at 1’ J 0s. Heard’s, The Old Hardware Store. u FOR STYLE AND ECONOMY COMBINED Go to .Wm. Campbell, who has the largest, best assorted, most stylish and cheapest stock of MILLINERY in town. Come early and SEE THE PLUMS. Our Opening takes place every day. NCRTH STAB ROLLER MILLS. 00066600 The undersigned beg to announce to their numerous Customers and the public generally that their new Roller Flour Mill is now completed, and grinding night and day. l FARMERS WANTING Ensilage Cutters With Roller Bearings, Root Gutters and Pulpers Flows, Gang Flows and would do well to call at Thee. Robson’s, Fenelon Falls, as he has a large assortment to choose from at low prices. The Fenelon Falls Gazette. Friday, Sept. 17th, 1897. Coal in Somerville. Geologists have always maintained that there is no coal in Ontario. but perhaps they never looked for it in Som- erville; for on a farm in that township, about eight miles from the Falls, a sub- stance that looks like coal and that burns freely, has been ploughed up from time to time in lumps of various sizes; and under a pine tree, about eighteen inches in diameter, that was blown down last winter, a large mass of the stuffâ€"â€" whatever it isâ€"was found. About two months ago Mr. William Golden took a sample to Toronto and showed it to Mr. Blue, Director of Mines for Ontario; and that gentleman, becoming much in- terested, took the substance to Dr. An- derson, Government analyst, who tested it in the presence of Mr. Blue, Mr. Golden and some others, and pronounc- ed itgood coal. Mr. Golden came home and awaited developments, and on Sat- urday last received the following letter, the writer of which represents the Pall Mall Gazette of London, England : Parkdale, Toronto, Sept. 10th, 1897. Wu. GOLDEN, Eso., Fenelon Falls, Out. Dear Sir, I am reporting on the minerals of Ontario for an English newspaper, and, in speaking to Mr. Blue, of the Ontario Bu- reau of Mines, a few days ago, he showed me a sample of what looked like coal, and which I understand you left with him. I should be obliged to hear from you, if there is a deposit of this nature in your neighborhood, at your earliest convenience. I expect to be in Lindsay about the middle of next week, and if you let me know about the matter I shall run up and see you. Faithfully yours, J. Rov Pnnnv. Mr. Golden mailed a reply on Mon- day, and on Wednesday received a post- card from Mr. Perry. stating that he would be at the Falls on Thursday afternoon, and we shall be able to give his opinion of the Somerville coal field in next week's issue. _.____ _._.. ._,._s,, Presentation to Capt. Cesar. The presentation of the Royal Canaâ€" dian Humane Association's medal to Captain Thomas Caesar of the steamer Dawn, for his heroic conduct in saving persons from drowning, took place on Wednesday night in Dickson’s hall, which was crammed to the doors, a great many ladies being present; Mr. John A. Barron was unanimously voted to the chair, which be filled to perfec- tion, and made many humorous and appropriate remarks in opening the pro- ceedings and in introducing the other speakers. After Dr. Mason, reeve of the village, read the letter sent to him by the Royal Humane Association, the medal was pirned to Captain Cmsar’s breast, amidst loud cheering, by Dr. A. l Wilson's youngest son, George, whose l ife is one of the four or five he hasl The med .1. which is of bronze ' ' i has been busy the greater ,summcr building a town hall at Hali- ; l saved The machinery throughout is of the most E ha, 0,, m; ,.:,,,-, U“. “,3, u Royal 0,". modern pattern, and the quality of the output second f :uii .vx; Humane Amelarion.“ <urmount- to none in Ontario. Special attention given to gristing and chopping. We pay Lindsay prices for wheat and Course grains. of which we want an unlimited quantity. “idea and skins. Furs, (Tattle. Sheep, Pigs, etc. bongle and sold. . gents for the Canada (.‘arriage Company. Parties buying Flour or Feed in (punitities would do well to write us for quotations bciin'e purchasing. .‘nazh. rod on the other side .s luf‘ :1":- ..--v.-En;; inscription: l ‘~' l‘wsv: .- :i To Cap‘ iin Tllfll'll-zr Cos-1r, for e- an "n n: courage in anu'ixg (Iv-urge -‘ 7%. Win... in :1. drowniag in tin: c-t'nil u? ‘ bent-lo: ii.-..Is oz; July «Hit. 2‘ 4'. and f0: brawry in sen-ml -.\'I'zer can; ~f are”. 26:5." Captain Cm<ar said 2.0. 2v..- oor mueh ofa speaker. but he wa~ :h:.;kful é. . l 't‘l 1'. .x crovrn and surrounded by a ; bunOD' sured them that he would do his best to save life whenever be had an opportunity of doing so. Brief but appropriate speechesâ€"in- terspersed with music by the band and songs by Messrs. Charles Podger and M. J. Wilson--were delivered by George McHugh, M. P., R. J. McLaughlin, D. J. McIntyre, Dr. Burrows, Thomas Stewart, J. H. Carnegie, M. P. P., John Austin and Dr. Wilson, and the proceed- ings were concluded by all rising and giving tnree cheers for Captain Czesar, three for the Queen, and then singing the national anthem. A Narrow Escape. The two little sons of Mr. Thomas Smith of Bond streetâ€"James, aged 4, and George, aged 2% yearsâ€"had it nar- row escape from death by poison on Thursday of last week. Some time ago Mr. Smith purchased a small quantity of Paris green to kill potato bugs; but it was not all used, and a paper bag containing about enough to fill three teaspoons was put away upoa the top shelf of a closet in a room in which stores of various kinds are kept. While Mrs. Smith was lying ill in bed, on the day mentioned, Jimmy ran into her room with one hand over his month, which was making a munching motion, and with the front of his dl‘cSB covered with Paris green. His frightened mother asked him what he was doing, and where Georgey was, to which the little fellow replied, “ Oh, I'm sick ! ” and laid his hand upon his breast. Mrs. Smith sprang out of bed and told the young girl who was in attendance upon her to look for George, and the girl, rushing into the storceroom, found the child seated upon the closet shell deliberately eating the poisonous stuff. The girl was sent in hot haste for Dr. Graham, and Mrs. Smith at once pro- ceeded to force some butter and castor oil down the children’s throats. As soon as the doctor arrivad, which was in a very few minutes, be administered a mustard emetic and then went for his stomach-pump, with which be emptied the stomach of the younger patient. He said he did not think that Jimmy had swallowed enough of the Paris green to endanger his life, but that Georgey would undoubtedly have been dead in twenty minutes if prompt action had not been taken. The above incident ought to be a warning to all parents to keep poisons locked up in a box, and hide the key, or hang them up so high that they cannot possibly be got at by children too young to understand their dangerous properties. Paris green is used by almost every person who has a potato patch, and in the majority of houses it is probably left within easy reach of' the little ones. W saga? A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. John Quinn of Fenc- lou Falls on Tuesday evening, Septem- ber 14th, when his eldest daughter Maggie was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Waugh of this place. The cer- emony was performed by the Rev. T. 1’. Steel. The bride was attended by her sister Rose, while Mr. Charles Ed- wards was the groom's best man. A large number of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony and congratu- lated the happy pair. A sumptuous re- past was provided and heartily enjoyed. An array of handsome presents did honor to the bride. All concerned in this happy union are to be congratulat- ed, and as both are highly esteemed and industrious, good prospects of a bright future are before them. We wish them many years of happy life. m Personals. Miss Dickson left last week to visit relatives in the city of Montreal. Mr. A. Clark, Jr., returned on Wed’ nesday from a trip to Manitoba and the North-west. Mrs. McDougall returned last week from Toronto, where she has been at- tending the millincry openings. Mrs. D. G. Smith of Toronto came to the Falls last Monday on a visit to her relatives in the village and its Vicinity. Miss Huston returned to the Falls from Toronto last week to resume her positiOn as head milliner at Mrs. Mc- Dougall's. Mr. Alexander McLeod of Toronto was at the Falls on Monday last, Be part of the Rev. T. P. Steel's father-in-law, Mr. William Anderson of Prince Edward, 1, and his (Mr. Smells) sister-in-law, Miss l X :llie Lemon of liemonville. Ooh, are f vl~iriag at the parsonage. i "l Noble Watson, formerly a resi-= d- '1' of this village. was here on Thurs- dzz' of 3.29: week. accompanied by his! " ll l: tugl' :i-r on a train that; city. Though he was a bdy’when he left the Falls about fifteen years ago, he and some of his old school-fellows no. ognised each other at once. Village Council Proceedings. â€"- Fenelon Falls, Sept. 13th, 1897. Council met pursuant to adjourn- ment. All the members present except Councillor Martin. Minutes of pre- vious meeting read and approved. Messrs. Farncomb, McNally and H. J. Lytlcwaitcd on the council in regard to light on Francis street west. Moved by Mr. Robson, seconded by Mr. McKeown, That this council as a whole visit the different parts of the circuit of the electric street light to see if any changes are needed in the same, and that we appoint Friday night, 17th lost, to attend to this businessâ€"Cd Moved .by Mr. McKeown, seconded by Mr. Dcyman, That the following accounts he paid and the reevc give his orders for the same: Walter McCall, drawing two loads plank, 25c; Joseph Carpenter, digging pit for night soil, $1 ; S. Nevison, salary to date, 826â€" lcck for book and ladder house, 30c.â€" Carried. Mr. Robson gives notice of a by-law to be introduced at the next regular meeting, to amend section 1 of By-law No: 311, a by-law to prevent public nuisances. Penelon Council Proceedings. Cameron, September 14th.1897. Council met pursuant to adjourn‘ meet, all the members present. Min- utes of last meeting read andapproved, Mr. T. Stewart, who appeared for Mr. J. Britton, addressed the council regarding the obstructions to Lake Ave- nue, Sturgeon Point. at lot. 9. Moved by Mr. Parkin, seconded by Mr. Webster, That the clerk is hereby instructed to notify Mr. Barr that un- less he permits the use of a road across his lot at Sturgeon Point this council will be compelled to open the roadway in front of said lot, and tho rceve is hereby authorized to have all trees and obstructions to public travel removed off the roadway at this point if this re- quest is not complied withâ€"Carried. Moved by Mr. Currin, seconded by Mr. Palmer, That Mr. James Miller is authorized to spend $14 on the road allowance between lots 26 and 27, con cession 7, this amount to be payable when the taxes are collectedâ€"Carried. Moved by Mr. Currin, seconded by Mr. Parkin, ThatJohn llay be instruct- ed to remove his fence off the road al- lowance between the 9th and 10th con- cessions from the quarter line to tho lakeâ€"Carried. Moved by Mr. Currins, scoonded by Mr. Webster. That the recve is her- by instructed to sign a contract with Messrs. Baer & Co. for the construction of a bridge across the Balsam river at Rose- dale on the best terms he can procure, said bridge to he built according to their patent and under the inspection of a person to be named by this council, and that Messrs. Palmer and l’arkin are authorized to have the present ap- proach and the space between the first and second piers from the south end filled to the height of the present bridge with stone, and to have the present piers rebuilt as far as necessary to re- ccivc the new bridge, and that n by-law shall be introduced at the next meeting of this council to authorize the issuing of debentures for the borrowing of such a sum as willi be necessary to meet all the expenditures incurred by the. erec- tion of the said bridge and approach.â€" Carried. Moved by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Parkin, That the following bills be paid : Oliver Glaspcll, 96 feet of cedar for culvert, 81.92; D. Brown. 162 feet of cedar for culvert. 83 2-1; M. Hnygarth, 30 loads gravel, 81 50; Mrs. McGee, 106 loads gravel, 85 30; D. Tolmic, repairs to scraper, 50c; Thcs. Wood, hcwing and putting new cover on bridge at Fair's mill. 82,â€"Carried. Moved by Mr. Palmer. seconded by Mr. Currie. That Mr. Hall receive 82 for one day's services attending Ontario Government overseer while inspecting damage done to 2nd concession at lot 30 by Rosedalc locks, and that Messrs. Hall and Webster receive $2 each for theirserviccs inspecting Rosodnlc bridge, making measurements and making ap- plication to the Ontario Government for a grant to rebuild the said bridge. --Carried. Moved by Mr. Palmer. seconded by ‘ Mr. Currin. That Mr. John Broken- ahire is hern-bv instructed to (spend 8-! on the Rusedalo beat, lhc said amount being commutedâ€"Carried. 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