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 -^^^ -^iw Christmas â€" A. Turner Co. rann for Sale â€" John Bowe. Bakery â€" John Montgomery. Markdale Houseâ€" Mrs. Butledge. BerXouue Boar â€" Chas. Littlejohns. ThB Standard. MAEKDALE DEC. 6, 1889, RAILKFAY EXTElÂ¥SIOlV. From Durham to Meaford Markdale. via A scheme to extend the G. B. W. Kailway to the Georgian Bay. At a meeting of the council of the town of Meaford held on Monday evening the 26th ult., Mr. Mc Mullen M. P, was present, and an ioteresting discussion took place in reference to the above railway extension. Mr. McMuUen is a member of the board comprising the G. B. W. Rrailwav dnd IS strongly in favor of having that line extended to Meaford or some point on the Georgian Bay. The Mayor and council are favorable to the project and are taking steps to that end. The scheme is no doubt in its infancy, but is looked upon, we believe, with general favor. The dis- tance 13 some 39 miles, and we believe there are no eeriors^ engineering dif- ficulties to contend with so that the cost of building a road through this section would be moderate. There is a great amount of timber of various kinds in Glenelg and Euphraiia town- ships which is now almost worthless, which would find a ready market at paying prices in the event of this ex- tension being made. We expect to be in a position to give further par- ticulars next week, and in the mean time invite ratepayers to give expres- sion to their views throug the columni of the Standard. HARD TIiHES. What is the cause of hard times the only explanation at all worth any- thing for a general financial embar* rassment is what explains the same trouble with an individual, extrava- gance in living and speculation. If people would only live within their means, and would not try to make rich by speculation instead of by pro- duction there would be no hard times, much less a panic, there could be times years. thing upon none. Some thinfe that hard must come about every five why should it, as a general .people bring the hard times themselves, they picture out for them- selves abundant crops and high prices for their produce, and make cal- •«ulaiion8 accordingly, should their ex- ipM^ltions not be realized, there is a pinch, debts have been contracted with a hope ot abundant crops and when pay day comes there is a deficit. Lire within your .neans and hard limes will never come. C" INGE IN BUSINESS. Mr. Wilson Benson, of the Belfast House (wholesale liquor and grocery establishment) has sold hit basinefli together with stand and buildings for $3,000 cash. Mr. ThoB. McNea, the jiuchaser, took poaaeosion on Tuesday Jast. and is making preparations to nuuve into that portion of the premis- •is occupied recently by Geo, Grant jis furniture store. The business will ibe carried on ad heretofore, but on a Barger scale. We wish him success iu his new business. ©arrespandencB* Notice. â€" -We wish it distinotl'y understood that we do not hold ourselves respongib'e for th« opiniousexprussed by our correspondents. To the Editor of the Standard. Sir, â€" I very much concur with your Ternaj-un on "too much goveniment" in roc3i- last issue. It is but just to s-xy tiiat in the Grey County Council th« fteiing is pretty general, the (iepntv reeves nearly all of them fall- ing into line. More than once there lias been an attempt to reach the ear posite views, strongly support thepres ent sjstem. Wherever the caase for perpetrating the present system exists it ia a certainty that Grey is not to blame. But the world was not creat- ed in a day and the reforms to meet advanced thought in municipal mat- ters requires time to develop. The duty of the hour is perseverance until the necessary changes be made. Whilst in ihe gubject of municipal matters allow me to state briefly that the present year has not been a very propitious one for Arteme»ia. The excessive freshets have cause the coun- cil to dip deeper in the treasury than for many years past. Bridges have had to be built and repaired involving an expenditure of nearly $1000 over and above the ordinary outlay. Tins necessitated extra taxation to extent of one mill in the dollar, not much to be sure, but when to be paid by frozen crops the burthen is considerable. And I presume could the council have for- seen the frost they would have rather borrowed the amount for one year than have collected the extra tax, but as it IS it is to be hoped it will be borne patiently. As the time for elec- tion draws nigh, topics general and local are being mentioned, one regard- ing myself is noteworthy, viz that I am too penuious, too careful of the funds, that enough is not spent on the roads, and such like. A view of this kind is rather absurd in the face of the fact that the reeve has only one vote in the council and am only respon- sible to that amount, but aside from this, is not this policy a correct one If it were our own money we could do as we liked with it, but it is not and that makes the difference, or should do so. And, therefore, that council is the wisest and most prudent who husbands the ratepayers money. Even with the most careful policy, as repre- sented by the Artemesia council, we are not on either hand annually with a cry of excessive taxation. As a rule those who say we ought to spend more money than we do they are com- paratively few in numoer, andof those some have important axes to grind. The bulk of the ratepayers are satis- fied with the principle of economy. Intelligent ratepayers taking in the whole ground of what is being done are satisfied that notwithstanding the no-expenditure cry, solid improvements are yearly made. It is within say four years that increase of statute labor was obtained by the adyanced assessments, amounting to perhaps twenty-five per cent, in previous years. This certainly is equal to money, at least it is so to industrious farmers who are careful to employ every pos- sible day to farm purposes. And not only this but in nearly every road division the council has placed a seraper which mcreases the yalue of statute labor very materially, so that personal experience testifies that our roads have improved proportionately. Now why should money be taken from the treasury to accomplish what, that kind of labor can amply do I can see no reason for it at all. The to«rn- ship of Artemesia is heavily handi- capped with a railroad tax, it being about fifty per cent, ot all taxes ex- clusive of school rates, this year amounting to $2,800 approximately and is to continue for at least seyen years more. The railroad has bene- fitted the township to that extent no doubt, but even this ia not a preventa- tion of frosts, freshets or drouths, and many are of the opinion that no in- crease of importance should be added, until that score be wiped out and from the general knowledge possessed of the township I am obliged to concur with these views. There are one or two objects which would be very de- sirable to obtain and if done would certainly add to the importance of the township. The chief these is ihe im- provement of oir leading roads to the principal viUages and railroad stations. The worst roads are generally found within three miles each side of a vil- lage or railroad. Ferha)8 the worst in the township is found east of Flesh- •rton station, and the council is con- stantly pressed as individuals to take up tiie scheme. The cost of those requirements and their localized po- sitions are* very important points to get oyer. To take such a large sum from the treasury all at once would not be entertaining, and yet in view of the large percentage of taxes paid by the vill'age of Flesherton annually, entitles it to very generous considera- tion. So it is believed by many, it is proper to say that she pavs about one- seventh of all the taxes, or thereabouts except school taxes. It is said that a sum of $2,500 would if expended economically make deviations to shun hills, which are such enormous imped- iments to travel and competition, and say they this alone would almost com- pensate for another railroad. This may bo an exaggeration, bat be must be dull indeed if he cannot see an im- (Oi' the Government, with no success; «.^U'a' o^uuties, I presume, bolding op- nienae advantage to the village and the township, to some parte more than others it is true if carried out, and in addition outlying townships would ieek a competive market which then could be fairly started. But how can these results be obtained? I know of only two methods, first by application by petition of that part of 1 he ratepayers dosiring it to the County Council lo pass a by-law to impose the rate, after a proper vote haYing been taken, or else for the council, if possible, to bor- row the sum required for those extra and important improvements, paying the interest on it only until the rail- road by-law lapses, the instalments on the principal coming in afterwards. Something similar to the Markdale School Section debentures one follow- ing after the other sums are paid. The payments on a sum of $500 might be in five or ten years, if the latter the first payment with interest would be $800, each year thereafter would lessen the interest until paid. Sup- posing then this to be the sum all things being equal, we would pay on an average less taxes by $1,200 than we do now. A scheme like this looks feasible but then be it remembered no one is pledged in any sence to carry it out, and are here mentioned to elicit 8 full and free discussion en the day of nomination. There is another ques- tion of importance and that i» what is known as the Valley Road. The writer has been sorely berated for views entertained and for the aetions of the council herein. With many more I fully appreciate the importance of leading roads, and I am not sure this road is not one of the number, but circumstances exist which unless removed would according to the opin- ion of sound judges pronomiced hind- rances to the scheme. To be of ma- terial benefit to Artemesia, it should be an outlet to Euphrasia, or that por- tion of it known as the Valley. But notwithstanding the road in Artemesia IS established conditionally to those township's line, Euphrasia refuses to take it beyond. And yet we are press- ed to lay out ca^h to make the said road. II once beyond hundreds of dollars would not see it completed. The gentlemen most interested charges us with everything bad because the council cannot see its way clear to expend the people's money for his benefit. The road would accommo- date bat two or three families, every one of which have other outlets to market. Now if the Euphrasia coun- cil open a road on their side much of the argument would be in favor of gradually making this road until the soundest policy is to pass it for future consideration, or else repeal that por- tion of the by- law having referred to extension of the road beyond the 8th concession or to the limit of Mr.Hogg's property. It is to be hoped then points may be carefully considered and freely discussed for men elected as councillors should know the wishes of the people and should be prepared to carry out what the majority approve of. If any scheme be deyised those most interested shooid explain its benefits and gain the assent of rate- payers, or otherwise pro or con- If anything further on township matters need be mentioned the new licensing system merits a brief notice. It is difficult to see how the Crooks' Act and the McCarthy Ac^ are to work together, two sets of commissioners, two sets of inspectors, two licenses, one cannot now forsee the conclusion of th6 matter. I think no council could be accessory to fleece the inn keeper entirely; that allusions will occur between the diverse authority of the Dominion and Ontario Govern- ments, are readily conceived, and strong to partizanship for either until the question be judicially settled would be extremely unwise. What- ever the result it is evident it will prove to be a subject requiring tact, ability and firmness te administer. Begard the county it may be said that the county valuation will be of im- mense importance, and will require careful digest and comparison. It is understood the gentlemen have accom- plished their work; and without, ex- amination of their report would ex- pect it to be lairly done. Since the last session of the county council it is learned thatOwenSoundhasthreatened a writ to compel the county to built a bridge oyer the Polawottamie river. If this be urged and enforced then the whole question of bridge building is opened up, and every township in the county will claim pay for all township line bridges for the past eighty years, tutailing a cost of thousands of dol! lars. Any persons therefore the town- ship of Artemesia selects for her reeve and deputy should be no dolts or men void of experience or influence. Thank- ing you for 80 much space for these rambling remarks, I am jOQrs, Euphrasia Dec. l«t, To the Editor of the Standard. The all absorbing topic at present is tbe proposed railway extension from Durham via Markdale and Bocklyn to Meaford. This township is yet. in a great measure "^?" railway accommodation and I think this is our opportunity. There is perhaps no township m this county with as much timber to spare as this. I believe we could dispose of enough timber of different kinds to pay a bonus of $5,000 pei mile through tl« township, had we a market for it which market would be created by said railway extension. The bonus question mav be said to be a thing of the past, and well it may in respect to securing competing lines, which competition has in many instances been destroyed by amalgamations and huge monopolies, but we can fear nothing of this kind, it is not a com- peting line we would expect, but simply railway facilties. The town- ship of Euphrasia should be deeply interested in this question a^ it is on© of yital importance, and 1 am of opin- ion she will not allow this opportunity to pass without an earnest effort to secure the desired object. A Ratepayer. TORONTO MARKKXg Fall Wheat, Sl.OO to 8i ia. o^ to »1.12; Barley, 60c to 7l)c: Qau ' »!•(» Peas, 70c to 73c; Hors, 86.(W to «« r '?*^ toes, per bag. yOc to Sic; Butt*.,"' '^â-  to 20c; e:j«^8. 22c to 2oc. ' "^^J. »8c BOAR PIG. Chester White, will be lor »erv" *^ pen, Markdale, forwith » fin k„^ '" moBths old. Terms-Si; at time*of .f '" lt»-71 WM. DOUGLAS?- NOTICE. The undersigned win \^ the bank at Markdale fiom th. -xlu " ;m the 20th to i -iie purpose of rtH mg sale notes, as they become due »t h" above dale. Tliose iutere^ted wiU pi '7 piompt and save lurther trouble and cmu JOHN FoPiU Annan P. O.. Norember 8th, l(i»5 ^^^^ MARRIAGES- to Miss Elizabeth, Mr. Dooadd McKenzie' Deadmanâ€" McKkjzieâ€" By Bev. A. Wilson, on the 2'Jth ult., Mr. John Deadman, »f Vaughan, township, second daughter of of Artemesia. Beadâ€" Kingâ€" On the 2t*t nit., at the P. M. Parsonage, by J. S. Corewan, John E. Bead, of CoUingwood towiMship, t© Miw Amanda King, of Markale. Paul â€" Gordon â€" On the 5th inst., at the Markdale House, by BeT.J.S.Gorcoran, Mr. W. T. Paal, to Buth Gordon, all of Osprey ^DEATHS- BuTLBDM.â€" At St. Thomas, on the 27th ult, Thomas, brother ot the lat« Alex, and Edward Butledge, of this Tillage, aged 81 years. Credit Sale Beffister. Piurties getting their sale billf printed at this offic* will haye a notio« under this head free of charge. Wedsesday Dec. 1 2th. â€" Mrs. Cfaadwick lot 12, con. 4 Euphrasia, near Kimberly, will sell by public auction on her premises ou the abave date a quantity of farm stock, implements, cc, will ba disposed of, sale to commence at 12 o'clock. Hating rent- Ad her larm the sale will b* without re- serve, terms Vi mouths on approved paper. W. J. Shepherdson, auctioneer. BERKSHIRE BOAR. An early spring pig for service at his pen, two milea south of Markdale. Terms, 75 cents at time of service, otherwise 91- CHAS. LITTLEJOHNS. E STRAY. Came to the premises of tK suoscriber, lot East half 27, con 7 Holk^I about the 12th October last, lour 3 f two year old cattle, one bull, oue steer and two heifers, color mostly red. The owner is requested to prove property, pay eipeuce and take ihem away. Unless clamed hr Nov. SOUi, will be offered for sale. • GEO. WATT Hc^land Novorober 13th 18sS \(^m rpEACHER \Â¥A1\TED, A- FwS^i SectiMi No. 17, Euphrasia, a mjue or female holding third class certificate. Imies-to commence January 2, 18«4. Apply statiof salary U JOS. MiSKA££Y, Sec-Trustee, Eccklyn P.O. ITIARIVS FOR SALE. Lot 117.«oD. 1 we?t,T. S. Roadv Anismesia. coutaiaiug 50 acres, 40 of otwkioh' are clears and Mde: ultivation. LotiS part 15, ci)ni.l2,BoU»nd 63 accm, 40 cleared; all necessary buildingfr theieon. Lot 13, cou. 13, Gleuelg, 100 acres aU bush. Fob terms and paaticulars apply to J. G. lEi^ING, Uarkdali. Oct.l6;i883. 16 IflARIfl FOR SALE. Lot 20, eon. 12, Ar.,emesia, containing 100 acres, 80 acres cleared, fenced and under cultivation bal- lance hardwood buBh,frame house and frame barn, young orchard bearing, sail ciaj loam, for further particulars apply to JOHN BOWE on the premises, or bj letter to Van- deleur P. O. 169-tf. MARKDALE. HOUSE, MABKDALE, ONT. MRS. RUTLEDGE, PRO PRIETOR. JOHN MONTGOMERY Pit. Chbistob. Begs to tender his thanks to the inhabi- tants of Markdale and surrounding country for their patronage for the past eleven years and to intimate to them that he is now pre- pared to supply the public with FRUIT, POUND PLUMB CAKES either plain or iced and orn«m«nt«'d and a large variety of other CAKES always ou hand. Also Biscuits of every de- scription from the best manu- facturer in Ontario. A Large and Varied As- sortment of Confection- ery and CHRISTMAS TOYS, BRIDES' CAKEH supplied on the short«»8t notice sod got up in the best Rtyle that can be this Bids of Toronto. Apples, Oranges a variety of Nuts al- ways on hand. Tea meetings. Socials and other parties snpplied ou tbe shortest notice and on Uiq »Qet reawftftbl* terms, 169.00» • ' FARJI FOR »ALE. Lot8^'sDd90 second rarige weat.ot T. 8. Road, Gleoelg, 100 acres, 85 of which are cleared and under cultivation ht for reaper and mower to work on. Buildings an J fences in good repair, soil day loam, well watered, aofi ia » getJ state of cultivation. I'his ii aideHraUe-fsm and well located being 2^ miles froau A« flourishing village »d"3ftrkdil«, ^r Sirtber particulars apslpm'premi«es orbyl*ttw»o 162-72J Wm IfiBTrME, Sbrkdslc P-0. NOTHING Can be lost by sending for free specimeni of the great farm and garden Journal of Aaeris,. Tb M k-Iorte. It costs more to publish than any other of its class. It presents over 500 original en- gravings annually, of cattle, grain,. nutMk. It has over 600 contributorsâ€" among tnem the best writers in the world. It owns «" periment grounds of 82 acr«B worked m tM interest of its subscribers. A New Era in the ^[ricnlturs and horticul- ture of America. A 94 Weekly for 93 » ^^"' It is origiBal throughout. It i" P""'" tone and admits no ambiguous ad'««'""" It is a farm, garden. religio«..ns^9."'°«' and literary paper aU in one. The Rural Nbw-Tokkm »sJoe the nor south, east and west. I| ^a'^?^;^! leading rural P-^P- ^^ ^.^^iK .t ence and enterpriseâ€" bv "' *^y_i,ether true interest., of all who till the l»f !jf J„' l.r pleasure or profit. "^P[;,f3pi tinted paper, 16 P'^es wa^l-lj; «»'y,^. 11 Jxiej inches. It eomb.Ba* ^J*^^ tares of the daily «i^«i weekly pre»^^ that can instruct, elevate, sad mia*" rural home. Its Free Seed DIslributioiiK have introduced or dissemia-ted in»"{,'^,^ most yaluable ««*• and plaats now kiw • Among them may be mentmae. the jeSp," of Hebron, White EJepliant, and ^lusn tatoea, the Cuthbert Kasplerry, l^'ft_ Fultzo-Clawson,Surprise,Black.bea^ed^" teunial v»beats, and a hnndasd ^^^r' jj^j The new varieties of seeds oflcrt-a Eural's Free Seed Distrib.it.on are worth rooie at rctaU prices than '"^- .jU price of the Journal S,ecimeu cop^^ furnish all details witli origmsl eugr" ^^ WHYyiT send fur .fT^ee sfeowm^ and then judge for yourself â-  34 PARK BOU% ^- ^• 325 ACKKS Ml 325 acbes THE LARGEST IN THE UOMlNlOf* Salesmen Wanted.^^^,^ steady employment a'f^,iTSutove willing to work. Men anJ ^omt^^ â- ^ wo'rk the year ^^,, Good agents are earnia* fi '.â-  per mMith, ani expenses- -leri" 161-75 " DressStuffs Dress stuffs in shades, varying 10 cents up. Tweeds in En and Canadian, ii and most fashion • Toi^o: ISam A fine assort nu Clocks, Kings, C Buttons, specks. Also an extra Ih plated goods for l Watch and cl personally, atten guaranteed. Ht W. A. Bli The Jev^ iVi A. i^ li r Local and Ot NoTiCBS tit these cohtm •ny individual or Socifti tents a lint for the first 44»ts a line each subteqw Two WEEKS from u be ChristmaB. Wm. Condy, is go to run a hotel. The Gymnasium c sized. Lots of fun. The iiodge of Sor is, beg pardon, it isi Wmat about the Fetoh along yon; ice The Methodists r their annual Christm The "Wiarton R'cl divisiou of Bruce int Geo. Gbant, C number of Lauds en very buisy. The Flesherton â-  proTed in tone very stick to that brother. Mb. David Wa Mich., will accept thi Standard, for 1884. An icteresting lett Browne has been cr( issue, will appear in The kext sittings No. 5, will be held ir Thursday January 2 Lambert, the your his father in Hollan 8«int last week to the ronto. Mr. W. a. Brown, tept very buisy watc is an excellent mecli termined to give satii The Last Time. â€" ' the last notice give to A. Mclntyre. Cal tie, otlierwise costs w Should the railway Durham to Meaford this place would be I conyenient and ceuti county town. JrsT received this m Watches XLN necklets and other 1 see goods and get Brown, jeweller. Mb. Mrs. W. J. this morning by trail golden wedding of M ofAlliston, Mr. Mc takes place to-day TL The anniversary Walters Falls M^tUoc J« held in that place *^rd inst., when Kev *larkdale, will preac ^â-¼â€¢ning. The annu ^»11 be held on Chrisl number of reverend ^emen will give a "^Oaic wUl also be *®fved at 5 p. m. Ti M