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 'ii rm il I '••"'I â-  i -J -M. D., Ch. M.; L. K. Q. C. P. L- DootcMT of lledieiiie a«d mgtteg a€ Ssigury Victoria. Univ. Iiicentiate ofKii^i^uid Queen's College of ^ysicians in IreIaad.^Mm|M||r of the JasTS. ^reeborn, tsilMfWSr WL Form- CoUege of PfajwciAnB and Suz^eonsT erly acting Bnneon of B. Battel^, B. C. A. Quebec. Ijate reudent of the Botonda EtoMHtala, (Iiyiag-in A Oynieecdogical) Snblin. of-iticb;â€" %- STEPHEN'S DRUG jKEDBE. TTIABMEBS HAVflJG-Ho- 1 WHEAT i* and preferrinR Hoxa Stom their pwn wheat, can get it by brinffifg twenty bnshelB or more. Drs. Sproule BrdiNe^ ^PHYSICIANS AND SUEGB0N8,â€" â€" jvr j^ R, k: i j^. L lEl Db. Spboulb's office Turner's pnig Store Db. Bbodis's office Mathew s block. I*. ^fcCuHoixgrli, • barbister, solicitor, c dFFICEâ€"OVER McFARLANDS STORE. MABKDALE. iMConey to Loan. iriASSON MASSON, TAERISTEBS, SOLICITORS, p. D Oftices â€" Owen Sound, in Viewer's Block, Poulett St. Bianch office in Markdale, over McFarland's Store, on Friday and Saturday â- every week. J. Masson, Q. C. S. Masson. W. Massok. N. B. â€" ^Private and Companv's funds to iuYest at from 6 to 8 uer cent Flour always on Flour $3.00 to $4.30 per.bbl. In oomuetian with tiie Northern and Nnih- Western B'Jn, and the Grand TronkB'y. '""*TS 3i ^^^ 10.00 SHORTS, per ton BRAN, The highest market price paid for Eall and Spring wheat. J. W. FORD. "JP-yjL Toic IWotice- To all whom it may con corn. Wm. Brown, JSSUER OF MAREIAGE LICENSES, c Commissioner in B. B. c. Conveyancing in all its branches promptlj attended to and carefully executed. N. B. â€" Money to Lend on Beal Estate se uritv. WILLIAM STUART, KLMBEELEY, Issuer of Alarriage Licences. Money to Loan on Real Estate at low rates. A few jarms for sale. Terms easy. IB. L. Stephen the Druggist of Markdale have been appointed agent for Johnsoh% celebrated Tonic and nervate. Johnson's little liver Pills, and Johnson's all healing White Ointment. The nervine is the very best ia the market, in all diseases caused by poverty of blood, for Nervousness, Hysteria, and the Paleness of ^Complexion so often noticed in female's, loss) of appetite and general debility. In conjunction wth t^e Liver Pills, it is he very best for all diseases arrising from Topid liver or bad stomach The White Oinment is the very best iu the market for Salt Bheume, Barbers Itch, Pimples, Chafs, Bums, Scalds, and all Skin diseases of a scrofulous nature. Try these fine remedies and you will not be disappointed. For sale at B. L. STEPHEN'S the dru^t Markdale, Ont. J. J. p. MARSHALL, L.D.S. will visit Markdale for the practice of his pro- fession on Thursday and Friday following the first Monday in each month, and at Flesherton ihe following day, Saturday. MARKDALE HOUSE, MARKDALE. ONT. J. E, Marsh, Prop. ISAAC STllVSOW, Builder and Contractor In all kinds of Brick and Stone work. Estimates given. All work guaranteed. Orders by mail promptly attended to. 329 Residence, MARKPALE. WM. G. GUTHRIE, PIqhi Ornamental Plasterer Arches, Cornices, Centre Flowers, and all kinds of plain and ornamental plastering ex- ecuted at cheapest rates. Calsomining Lime Washing and Repairs promptly attended to. .S65 Str. PAGIFIG, Captain P. M. Campbell. Str. ATLANTIC, Captain R. D. Foote. Sir. NOBTfiEBN BELLE, Gapt. W. Bassett. The fine new Steamers "PACIFIC" "AT- LANTIC" will run as follows •iring the season (weather permitting.) Learing Collingwood at 1 p. m. Meaford at 3 p.m.; Owen Sound at 8 p. m. and Wiarton at 11:45 p. m. every AVednesday and Satnrdar- For Eillamey, Manitowaning, Little Current, Kagawong, Gore Bay, Spanish Riyer, Sei^ient River, Algoma Mills, Blind River, Thessalon, Bruce Mines, EUlton. St, Joseph's Island, Garden Biver, and Sault St. Marie.J The Saturday Steamer only will call at Cockbum Island. Mackinaw. â€" During the summer season the ahove steamers will continue the trip on to the Island of Mackinaw making six full days of a round trip at a cost of $12.00 only including meals and berth. For .information as to freight and fares. Appply to any Agent of the above Railways, the Pursers on board the steamers, or to the Great Northern Transit Co., Collingwood. TEOS. LONG, CHAS. CAMERON, Secretaiy. Manager Is iBsaed evaiy Thsrsday, by C. W. RVtLEOeE, Markdale. Otif,, TwaMBâ€"^1 per year in advanee ,91.50 if not paid within six months. â- .. Professional and business icaicte oaa inch spaee and under, per year, 94. 1 TB. 6ico. Sue. Whole column... ..tSO 00 «27 50 tl5 00 Half column 27 00 15 00 10 00 Quarter column .... 16 00 10 00 6 OC Twoinchspace 7 00 4 00 Threeinohspaoe .... 10 00 6 00 â-  Casual advatisements 8 cents per line first insertion, 3 cents per line each subsequent insertion, nonpareil measure. Editorial notices, or notices in local ml- umn 10 cents per line first insertion, 5 cents each subsequent insertion. Stray animals o, advertised 3 weeks for SI No paper discontinued until all arrears are paid except at the option of the publisker. Fanners askedtT IIMTINO OF THE EX^^ CENTBAL EABMKRs- Dl» " PUSHEDâ€" AN^inSU?»« BXPRESSlOSo^l^ FAVOEOPCOIO^H A meeting of the Exte« of the Pfermanent-CentralT ' of Ontario was held Thon" at the Vftli„. TO SGHOOL^TRUSTEES. The undersigned is manufacturing an ex- cellent assortment of Scliool "F^ixmiture, Consisting rf SCHOOL SEATS and DESKS, TEACHERS' DESKS, etc., of tne latest design and most approved pattern. Highly recommended by School Trustee^ and Teach- ers, for cheapness, comfort and compactness, wherever tried. An assortment of Farm and School Bells kept always on hand. Send for catalogue to Chatsworth P. 0. 181 ANDEEW McGILL. Tailor. late of S. begs W. G. RICHARDS, ARcm- BUILDER, CONTRACTOR, TEOT, Markdale. 1241y R. J. SPROULE, FLESHEETON. Conveyancer, Appraiser, Valuator and Money Lender. Deeds, Mortgages, Leases and "Wills drawn up andValuations made on shortest noticej •Chajrges very lo%y. Apply to B. J. SPROULE, Monev Lender Postmaster. Flesherton. liiiER's jXTRACT^WiLPf MONEY TO^ LOAN. ON real estate security, at low rate of interest, no commission chaiged. Busi- ness Strictly Confidential, J. S. BLACK, 190 Pomona, P.O. FARM FOR SALE. LOT No. 24, con. 4, N. D. E. Glenelg, 100 acres, will be sold cneap and on easy terms of payment, for further particulars apply on the premises, or by letter to J. S, BLACK, 190-tf. Pomona P. 0. TVill Stoddart, England and Jersy City, U. to inform the citizens of Markdale and sarrounding community, that he has opened a TAILORING SHOP over Mr. W. J. McFarland's Store, where he is prepared to do all work entrusted to him in the Latest and Nobbiest Styles as I will inspect all work before leaving the Shop, cus- tomers may rely on having work turned out first-class in every par- ticular trusting that I may receive a fair share ot the public patronage I remain. Faithfully vour's, WILL STODDAET Markdale. March 14th, 1887. JOB PBINTEBTG. The Standabd office has a splendid equip- ment of poster as well as fine job tyie. Spe- cial attention to orders by maU. Mi orders filled with dispatch. PBESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services every Sabbath at 10:30 a. m. Sabbath School at 2;30 p. m. Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. A. Wilson, Pastor; A. McFarland,' S. S. Superintendent. CHRIST CHURCH. Services every Sunday at 10:30 a. m. and 7 p m. Rev. Jas. Ward, Incumbent. Sabbath School 2:30. W. J. Ford, Superin- tendent. METHODIST CHURCH. Services every Sunday at 10:30 a, m and 7 p. m. Sunday School at 2:30. Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening from 8 to 9, Rev. Geo. Buggih Pastor; G, S. Bowes. S. S. Supeijntendcnt. Ladies' Aid in con- nection Mrs. T Hill, Secretary. Strangeis and visitors always welcome Parties desiring sittings will apply to* C W. Rutledge, Pew Steward. BE SUREiS GET YOUR â€" FIIOM â€" PiialiiMNFANTUM .;â- .-; -ft^^^/ AND' ALLSOlfER COMPLAINTS Sold BY /J LL De/7lers. Markdale Woolen Mill. Custom Carding, Weaving, Full- ing, Dyeing and cloth dressing, done in a workmanlike maniier and on very short notice. First Class Cotton Warp supplied at the lowest possible rates. A call solicited. Terms strictly cash or wool- Sept. 28, 1880 F. J. RITCHEB MARKDALE, He makes as good a pump as there is in the market, and at the lowest possible prices, besides it is so con- venient for getting repairs besidfes when baying from a distance. Have some style about you and support home enterprise by buying from Quinn* Markdale C. 0. O. F. No. 78. meets everj alternate Monday evening at 8 o'clock in their Hall, Rae's block. Yisitirg brethren welcome. Markdale A. 0. U. W. No. 141 meets in their JHall, llae's block, every alternate Monday evening at o'clock. A visit from brethren of neighboring lodges solicited. Mabkdale L. 0. L. No. 1045 meets in their Hall on Friday on or before full moon each month. Thos. Elliott, Master; W. J. Blakely, Secretary. Victoria R. B. Preceptory, No. 282, Meets in Lodge Room of Markdale L. O. L. No. 1045, first Friday in each month. Visit- ing Sir Knights always welcome. Jas. Brodie W. P.; Thos. Elliott, Registrar. MAEKDALE. The P, 0. will be opened from 8 o'clock a. m. to 7 p. m. every working day. Mails closed as follows, viz C. P. R., going North, 11:40 a m, and 7pm •' " South, 3:30 p m, and 7pm in lirliicli TEAVERSTON. Tuesday, Thuisday and Saturday 12:30 noon HAEKAWAY. Fnday, 12:30 noon. TBI .1' .ED can 'LIASES LIVER CURE HAVE YOU Liver Compl^nt, Dyspepsia, Indicestkio, BiUpasnea, Jaundicei Headaclie, Dizziness, Pain in the Back, Cosuveness, or any disease arising ftom a denied hver, Db. Chase's Li\-er CcjtB wUl be fbond a sore and certain remr dy. NATURE'S REMEDY The unqualified success of Dr. Chase's Liver Cute in Liver Complaint rests solely with the fact that k is compoonded from nature's well-known liver regulators, Ma-norakb and Dandelion, coraUned with many .oth«r invaluable roots, badcs and herbs, haviu a powerful effect on the Kidneys, Stomacli, Bowels and Blood. 500,000 SOLD Over »nt.half •mill! on of Dr. Chases Recite Baokt wer-t soU in Canad* alone. We wamt every tmmm, -«««•« mtid child Tvlu is troubled mtk Livtr Com- Jlmmi to try this excellent remedy. SOMETHiNONEW. GWEMMMTFKE Wrapped aroond every bottle of Dr. Piasa's Liver Ci«' u a valuable Hoosehold Medical boide smd RcdS Book (84 «»»••* «^«.«:..s»â€" • IT IS A WELLi KNOWN FACT THATâ€" fMcCOLL'S "LARDINE," is. the best known, and most reliable Machine Oil in tbe Dominion ;• Farm- er's, Thresher's andMill Owner's, will find it decidedly to their adTaStage to insist upon getting the "Genuine Lardine" when they ask for it, owing to so much inferior oil being sold un- der the same name by unscrupulous dealec3. We are the sold manufactur- ers of the "Genuine Lardme" every barrel branded. McCOLL BROS, k CO. For sale m Markdale at Haskett WE WANT inn ^00^ ^^^N at once, to seU for J-V/\/ the Fonthill Nurseries (largest in Canada over 465 acres) steady employment and no lost time, liberal commission or salary, best advantages splended outfit furnished freeanypushing^man can succeed. Apply for terms to, STONE WELLINGTON, Toronto, On Pbof. Low's suLPHDE SOAP is a delightlul toilet luxury as well as a good curative for skin disease. For registered letters and money orders, fifteen minutes earlier than above. The P. 0. will be open on Holidays from 9 to 9:30 a. m., and half an hour after mails arrive. W. J. McFablahd, p. M. ^ivtttitvxf* FARM FOR SALE. fito's Hardware Store. 847-73 Being lot 5, south east quarter of 6 and and west half 6, con. 11, Euphrasia, will be sold cheap and on easy terms, also Saw Mill on lot 5. in good running order. For further particulars apply to JAMES STINSON. 358-61* Markdale WEAVING. British Worm Spp! Briiisii WmnSyrip!! Having returned to Markdale, in order to be more convenient for njy customers, I beg to announce that I am now nrenared.to do all kinds of Custom Weaving. Besidence otd stand, opposite Presbjterian Church. 318 ABCH. BOYD. HABKDAIiE VILIiAOX OFIICLUiS. Police Trustees â€" E. Davis, A, Tomer, ond S. J. Coleman. Public School Trusteesâ€" B. Coleman, J. Lyons, W. A. Brown. B, Coleman« Sec. COUNTY OFZlCIAIiS. Judge, H. McPherson, Owen Sound. Deputy- Judge, S. J. Lane, Owen Sound. Sheriff, C. H. Moore, Owen Sound. Clerk of Peace. W. Armstrong, 0. Sound. Clerk, John Qale, Owen Sound. Treasurer, S. J. Parker, Owen Sound. County Warden, N, Beid, Owen Sound Kegistrar, N., R. McEnight, •• â- ' S„ Thos. Lauder, Durham. Bevising Barrister, North, Judge McRier- son. Owen Sound. Bevising Barrister, South East, Judge Lane, Owen Sound. M. P., North, Jas. Masson, Owen Bound. M. P., East, T. S. Sproule, M.D» Markdale M. P., South, Geo Landerkin. M. D„ Han- over. M. P. P..*North, D. Creighton, Owen Sound " P. P., East, Capt. Borke, Clarksburg. M. TSE BEST FOB Itr CRMTS etTMail CSSE. re medy Fkice, 33 eents. nrfiutrsKuNEYiwoLnaPBU. nctcpMbcB. SOLD BY ALL OCALCMS AGO.. PARKER'S, DUBHAM. FARM FOR SALE LOT 181 eon 8 west of T. s, Bd. ArtemeaiAi oO aeree. about 20 asres eidwof Btompa and stones, balanee good hardwood bosh. Five miles om Ma'Uale and four from Flesherton. For further tunilar8apphrteA.fL Tfacmpsen. Flee tonP.O.ocJ,^*33KWip«Hi,%i}J». M. P. P., South, John Blyth, Orchard. SIVISZOK COUBT CI.EBKS No. 1. 7ohi| Stephens, Owen Bound. ' 2. l^^ Jaolnon, Durham. " 8. Thos, P4«nkett. Meaford. " 4. Thos. J. Borke, Heathcote. ** 5. J. W. Armstrong, Flesherton. " 6. John McDonald, Chatswortn. Monthly Fairs. -u.- -.; ,3 aeaoxiPj tt»:^-( ,fc'f* ,no fuii. ,v^(i 7^'•'y.ai«l!Iiv ' â-  Oiaagerllleâ€" The second Thursday in eaeh month. Insdalk â€" Tuesday before Orangevilk. Flesherton â€" ^Monday before Orangeville. Markdaleâ€" Saturday before OrangeviUe. Durham â€" Third Tuesday in each montn. Chatsworth â€" ^Monday before Durham. Holland Centreâ€" Saturday before Chatsworth Prioeville â€" ^Monday before Durham. Haooverâ€" Monday before Dartuun. Valker following were Valancey E. Fuller, Ha Donald Campbell, Nelso^j Simcoe James Cochrane.E]' Pettit, Grimsby, and T. sL The following resolutions 'r; "Eesolved, that the Beeretan^ to iFSue a cucular to the ' secretary of each institute on 12 ing that a* a meeticg of the Ea mitteeheldonthe4thofAngjj,i •nammous opinion of such coq. each institute should defray the their delegates at all anrfaalero' or special meetings of tlie CenJ! Institute and whereas, it jj provide funde to defray the members of the Executive Com tnding meetings throughout the* also for printing and other ,J expenses, the Executive Committ J mend that eachinstitutepaymtoft,] the sum of »I2 to meet such en elusive of the expenses of neaj meeting, and that all such instinaesj paid $12 be entitled to repi, at such annual meeting, it jsaisoa that the anionnt payable by eacit paid not later than February llth. ANNUAL MEETIKG OF INSIim* "Eesolved, that each institute ben, to hold its annual meeting between i January and the 5th Februaiyine in order that there may be unifon that at such anauai- meetings appointed to attend tbe aunual i of the Perraanent Central Farmers! to be held on the fir^t Tuesday in 1888, each institute being entitW t two deligates to the annual conyentij The President and' Secretary mrea ed a committee to press upon the 1 mcnt of Ontario the advise whty of ii the annual grants to institutes hmi $50. The President and Secretary appointed a eommittee to take steps organization of an institute in eacli s district in the province not been already formed. Mr. Shaw, secretary, reported tktiJ two institutes haye passed resolita favor of Commercial Union, that Jei not held meetings, that five have ml heard from, and that oneâ€" that of 1 burg â€" has passed a resolution Commercial Union. Tlie Morfislnij| tute will hold another ir-eatiiig this question. On motion of Mr. Woolley, Mr. Cochrane, the Executive decidedti| steps toward the formation of an oif tion in eaeh electoral district iii 1 Farmers' Institutes have by vote d« favor of unrestricted reciprocity, 01 j mercial Union, between Canada w| United States. FABMEBS ASKED TO USITB- On motion of Mr. Cochrane, secoU Mr. 'ampbell, the following resotntioij adopted: â€" "That a circular be addre the president and .secretary to which has declared in favor of the 1 of all restrictions to trade United States and Canada, asking take steps to haye all tbe farmtrs ' their territory canvassed ai the possible moment to ascertain their ti(« reference to the above question, aU' forms be furnished them by the 1 headed as.foUows :â€" "We believe tba: j necessary for an agricultural comn those directly interested in agri« unite firmly and cordially to proffioHj interests, and by so doiuR to W ' other legitimate interest ii) ^^ since successful agriculture is tlie true Canadian prosperity. We belie" the removal of all trade restrictions the United States and Canada would »J greatest attainable boon for the Canada. We beheve the occasion s that men should sink minor difiereot^J agree upon unitedactiouto obta'°"^.^ ' unrestricted reciprocity or Co.mmer" 1 Therefore we agree to procaote by our and influence in every legitimate m*" attainment of this object. Therefore^- I until unrestiicted reciprocity fib lay aside minor political difl make its attainment the P"^,^ electing to our representative bod such men as will make it their platform" the numbers so pledging r_^ ' to be forwarded to the secretary oi maneat Central Farmers' I""*^J5flj earliesi convenience cA the secre different institutes." It was then ordered that 4,00'J the paper read by Mr. Shaw at tW meeting of tj^e Central In^*""** j^j and that 100 copies be sent fr^f-" tute reported to the sscretarj u» ber first. ,...^^ -The committee, then adjonn u-n