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M‘ .. '0 .1339: .I. I .. a -. I".\‘ O ' A Just received, a splendid assort- ment of Silverware and Decorated Lamps. for $6 Offered in Fenelon Falls for the above Big stock of Hockey and Spring chansruas .1... new visas GIFTS. €H&£H%%%$%%%§E$§BE .00.... NEVER SUCH BARGAINS goods. . . Skates at bottom prices. J OS. HEARD. See my fourâ€"piece Tea Set 3%. we; lb I I examines; FOR STYLE AND ECONOMY COMBINED Go to Wm. Campbell, who has the largest, best assorted, most- stylish and-cheapest stock of MILLINERY in town. SEE THE PLUMS. Our Opening takes place every day. Come early and NORTH STAB HELLER MILLS. The undersigned beg to announce to their numerous ; and he doesn't know who Quilz is yet. customers and the public generally that their new;I “1“ “M law '3 “"3 “rich 1"“ Proper- Roller Flour Mill is now emnpletetl. and grinding night OOOOOOOOO and day. modern pattern. and the qualitv of the output second Q H b . . . -. . ' . . . . 4 e 1‘. g, . , 'S . t to none tn Ontario. bpecml attention given to gristmg . 1” “film” A “ “‘F ' ‘0‘ “ 0“ a and chopping. and sold. The mnChinm‘y thn-mghmlt is or the most l tained from the writer or publisher of ment as presented by the treasurer be a letter criticizing the actions of a pub- , accepted, and that the required number ‘ be printed and distrtbuted.â€"â€"Carried. We pay Lindsay prices for wheat and? coarse grains. of which we want an unlimited quantity. i liides dud skins, Furs, Cattle. Sheep, Pigs, etc.. bought , Agents for the Canada Carriage Company, i’arties buying Flour or Feed in quantities Would do; well to write us for quotations before purchasing. MCDougall, Brandon 8t Austin. WANTINC. .Ensilage Gutters With Roller Bearings, Root Gutters and. Pulpers With Roller Bearings, Plcws, Gang Flows and. Harrcws, would do well to call at Thos. Robson’s, Fenelon Falls, as he has a large assortment to choose from at low prices. or A quantity of 2-fool dry M 01213 for 50/3 cheap The Fenelon Falls Gazette. Friday, December 24th. 1897. fig“ We_ wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas. "The Ontario undid. Mr. Harcourt’s budget speech last week was as lucid and satisfactorya one as was ever delivered before the Ontario Legislature. It. showed clearly that the expenditure of the Province has fallen steadily during the past. seven years, and that there are now assets amounting to $5,291,968, while the liabilities at present payable are only $33,644, leaving a surplus of $5,258,- 324. In the face of these figures it will be exceedingly difficult for the Oppo~ sition to convince the electors of Onta- rio that it will be wise for them to turn out a Government that can show such good evidence ofits competency; indeed, about all Mr. Whitney could say, when he was at the Falls in October last, was that if the Conservatives were in power he thought they could do a little better than the Liberals. W.~ .___.. ... The" Log Question Settled. Mr. Gibson, the Crown Lands Com- missioner, has introduced and moved for the first reading of a bill providing that Canadian legs shall be manufac- tured in Canada by Canadian workmen, which is what the’oppcnents of the Government have been almost crying for during the past few months. The bill, it passed, will apply to future li- censes, but not. to those already in exis- tence, which would be obviously unfair, as they were issued without any such condition. M r. Gibson’s announcement was received in silence by tho Oppo- sition, as the bill abstracts one of the chief planks from their platform, leav- ing a hole through which they probably torcsce they will fall. ,-_â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"n not Libel Suit. A In this issue is a letter from Quiz, who asks us how matters stand regard- ing Mr. John A. Ellie's libel suit, and we are happy to be able to inform bitn that Mr. Ellis has withdrawn the suit and paid the costs. Mr. Ellis was told that, by an expenditure of about 82 50, he could compel us to tell him who Quiz was; but, as far as we can fieurc it out, it has cost him about $1.665 per war]: since he entered the suit in March last. _ ly so; but there would Soon be a pretty l state of airline il damages could be ob- .Yaokee who was in a railway smash-up, and who. demanded compensation on the sleepless niu'.:< the t . - ‘ O , ,hun. For I“: tart, w».- oeren t scared ‘ urea 75 c-Lnts‘ .sorti: grullnd that, though he wasn't injured, he, had been badly scared, for which he i thonght he ought to be paid at least 75 , cents. which nm-omt was hundrd to ill!" . cut. Mr. 1". Mclhugall in the chair, and { dorm with the rifles, and some of the without detour; sol “'0 think llm Mr- 5 Messrs G H. Littlcton, Dr. Wilson J. icrat‘k shots secured two each, and «virus Ellis ought to .‘t‘lllli..'53{l'r‘. QUEZ for the; Heard and T. Anni“ The Wilson-Booth Altair. I be paid and the chairman give his or- ders for the some : Jcs. i’lesrd,825.53 ; Last Saturday there was a report in J. A. Ellis, $55.13; W. Golden. 84.50; the village that. an elderly man named j Wm. Henderson, $5.62; R. Jaokctt, Robert Wilson. of Galwsy, had been '55; W. Burgoyne, $1 ; Mrs. J. Cham- robbed earlier in the week, two or three ' hers. 82.88; Sam Sharps, 828.22; J. miles from his home, and so brutally 0. Brandon, $8.50; Wm. Sanderson, beaten about the head that he had died 87; 0. Kelly, 81.30, C. Wise, S4; Lun- on Friday night; and that George (or William) Booth, of Somerville, was seen with him in his waggon a short time before the assault must have been committed. Constable Neviscn, who drove out to Wilson’s on Saturday even- ing, found that the alleged dead man was alive, though badly used up, and that the story, as told at the Falls, was wrong in nearly every particular. It appears that early on the night of the 14th inst. Wilson left his home in a one-horse wageon, accompanied by Booth, to get some furniture that was locked up in a house a few miles off, and is said to be the property of a man named White, not now in these parts, though Booth, we are told. alleges that he bought it. They broke open the door of the house and took the furni- ture to Bonth’s, where they probably quarrelled over the division of the chat- tels, for Wilson drove home next morn- ing seated in a rockingr chair in his wag- gon, but so badly injured that his re- covery is by no means certain. As be positively refused to tell who assaulted him, Constable Nevison procured a war- rant against Booth for stealing the fur- niture and on Monday arrested him and took him to the Lindsay jail, where he now lies awaiting his trial. which will be held at the Falls on Monday next. Farming. A gentleman who is one of the best authorities on agriculture in America, and than whom no one is in a better position to judge of the requirements of the farmer, recently stated that the condition of the Canadian former was improving, and that this improvement was due largely to the good work being done by the Farmers' Institute systems and the agricultural press. Every one who has considered this matter care- fully will agree with this statement, and especially with that. portion of it referring to the agricultural press. Among the many agricultural journals published, none are doing more it: im- prove the condition of the Canadian farmer than Farming, published at 20 Bay street, Toronto. It is the only weekly agricultural [aper published in Canada. With it is incorporated the Ontario Agricultural Grzettc, which is the oflicial organ of the Dominion Cattle, Sheep and Swine Brecdcrs’ As- sociations, and of the Farmers' Insti- tute system of Ontario. No progressive farmer can afford to be without it. There is re phase of farm work and practice but what he can get. inform-t- tiou upon by consulting the columns of Forming. Among the special features which mizht be mintioned is the “ weekly market, review and forecast," and no one who has live stock or farm produce to sell can afford to be without this weekly outlook regarding' prices and the condition of the markets. The price of Farming is $1 per anuum. Fenelcn Falls Council. Fenelon Falls, Dec. 15th, 1897 Council met pursuant to statute, all the members present except the move. Moved by Mr Robson, seconded by Mr. McKeown, That Mr. Dcyman be. chairmanâ€"Carried. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Moved by Mr. McKeown, seconded by Mr. Martin, That the following ac- counts be paid and the chairman give his orders for the same: J. Heard. hard- ware, $22 18; Geo. McGee, do., $12.44; F. Sandf=~rd, work and m Iterial etc. and policy 101' pump house, 853 67; \V. II Robson, poatage. stationery etc., 81 90; Standard Chemical Co, turning.r shalt for putnp, 35.00; C. Ley, drawing lum- ber for pump house, 31 ; E. Lansfield, do., 81; R. Jackett, work on pump house, 81 ; II. Pulcy, account, 39 80; R. Jackett, breaking 40 leads of stone. Sirâ€"25 loads gravel, 86 50â€"blasting and removing electric light pole, 81 ; J. A. Ellis, lumber account, $71.22; It. Jackett, balance of work on Oak street, 896; J. A. Ellis. abatement error in us- sessmcnt, 1896. 8G â€"-Carried. Moved by M r. Martin, seconded by Mr. Robson, That the financial state- Wâ€"u-uâ€"F- School BoardiProceedings. cashire Insurance 00.. $59 ; Sam Fox. 826; Miss Bell, $18.75; “is. Dcymau, 811.25; Mr. Maybee, 8125; Mr. Row- land, S75; Miss Sullivan. $68.75; Miss Cullen,862.50; Miss Mucniven, $56.25; Miss Bellingham, $56.25; Paul Suva, $50 ; Wm. Jeffrey, $34.40.â€"Carricd. Moved by Mr. Austin, seconded by Mr. Heard, That the secretary be in- structed to collect all fees owing this board by non-resident pupils on or be- fore January lst, 1898, or place the same in court for collection without fur- ther notice.â€"â€"Carried. Moved by Mr. Austin. seconded by Mr. Littleton, That the fee for non-res- ident pupils attending the head master's room in future be one dollar per month, payable in advance; that for those at- tcuding the lower rooms to remain as previously, viz., fifty cents per month. â€"Carried. m Scmerville Council. Council met at Burnt River on Dec. 15th. All the members present and the recve in the chair. Minutes of last meetng were read and confirmed. Communications were laid before the council from F. S. Spence. re petition- ing the Legislative Assembly respecting liquor licenses; and frotn Mr. '1‘. Mat- chet. County Clerk, re the County coun- cil assuming leading roads. The cotto- cil decided to take no action with respect to the petition re liquor licenses. On motion of Mr. Grifliu, seconded by Mr. Burtchall, a petition was sent to the Legislature, asking for a grant of money on the roads in this township. Accounts amounting to $249.31 were passed and ordered to be paid. On motion. the reevc was authorized to get Mr. Dickson, l). L. S., to locate the proper line along the base line across the 12th concession. A petition from B. Miller and others asking for the formation of a new school section was laid over till next meeting. Mrs. W S. Scott complained thatlot north halfof No l in the 5th concession has been assessed above its value and asked for a reduction in the arrears against said lot, and on tnotion of Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Griffin, the arrears of taxes on said lot were ordered to be reduced 50 percent., and the clerk was instructed to authorin the County Treasurer to write 03‘ the arrears charg- cd against said lot. and also arrears against lot No. 3 Wilson Avenue, Kin- mount. 'l‘he trensurer’s financial statement was submitted to the council, and the clerk was ordered to have the necessary number of copies prepared for distribu- tion. The clerk was instructed to have some logs placed along the river bank near Mr. Woof’s place, to prevent per- sons driving over the bank until such time as the place can be fixed. The council adjourned to meet again at Burnt River on the third Monday in January next. The nominations for councillors will _take place at Burnt River on Monday, December 27th. at noon. Burnt River. (C'm-rcspomlcncc of the Gazette.) L. O. L. No. 541 hold their annual ch-ction in their new ball on Thursday, the 9th inst, and elected officers as fols lows: A. B, 'l‘ownsend W. M, S. A. Suddabr D. 31., Sum Windrim Chap, Sam Suddaby Rec. Sec., Thos. [lodg- sou Fin. Sec, R. English Treas., Sum Cnrew D. of C., H. G. l’erduc Lect..J. W. Sudduby Sen. Com. It was resolv- ed : That the thanks of this Lodge be tendered to Bro. Lewis Deymnn for his generous present to this lodge. The present was a handsome and substantial chair for the Master. it is intended to have a basket social in aid of the build- ing funds. but it was not thnurht advis~ able to set the date until there is 3. rec sonablc certainty of sleiuhing. Powles' Corner. (C'm'resprmrleure 11/ HM Gazer/r.) Another Ulll'lallllfh‘ has ctone. and we take this opportunity of wishin; the Gazette c. to -try Chri-sttn-s and u very happy and pro-perm” new y'ar. A shooting, match took plncre last Tuesday at Mr. 'l'hos. (lillid There. were both shot guns and rifles. The competition between the s'tot nuns tcrt‘ulctl considerable amusement, and Fcnelon Falls, D'c, 2on1), 1897, Bi: Indian-Me captured one turkey. Board met at regular meeting. l’t'esâ€" i 'l her..- was came very good shooting Minutes of pro» in" ' “1“ has “05' '-rious meeting read and approved. Moved by Dr; Wilson, seconded by llcld 00 the ‘Jl’th. went home without any. The annual school meeting will be M r. Jan. Milehctl is Mr. Austin, That the following account. ‘ the retiring trustee. It would be better