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 '^m -., ^..\^.m.^^^mmmmm â- Â»4-r^'t»-* 1 ^lin"m » 5L.-V -^-"*^ -^1 j f '^i Vv^ i^ y i i Hi "I..-. ^er, viz: K qT^*^ ^nd Dan Walker^*^ ^» social ^venb-« „ I7-T enjoyable «^ Ms were good, ^t- ^^ â-  A. Brown in J^^Ol k irst place the^.,'^M ^«d ten niinntes ia^v*!^H N«R liberty to n^ake^/ t- cause the gents tTr -the ladies- tr^rn "J,' 'd It IS stated that the |ost forfeits to pay. n-SLANQ SociETT.-A r^ Chicago girls met one ptn ly for the purpose of wH ' Anti-Slang Society^t*^ ^ascalled-to order, and Mid Pork elected President. Tl her seat she said in a cl^j !l-modulated--.yoice: "Be^l 1 too badly yattled by thri blerred upon me to pive VQaL ^T guff. It's the first time ll anything of this sort, and low just how to catch oJ riltrytobesnfficieatlyunt to let any fljes light on r tg thePresideut-of-this-sode wjth yoa iu this more forget it. Ail over our' lanfl ds and phrases are muKjplyin-l n sorghum time, and it ig oSI Kock this crj'ing evil as nllyl ' Let OUT motto be "Shootl 6. ist." â-  » â-  I fence cannot be madeef railfl of different lengths. Mgrj^l )â-¡ your ax-handle, and ma-f 1 rail cut. Z Cannot ASbrd it; oye remark is often Baade bf I ler farmers, when they ttt\ buy a platform scale. No pa- d be allowed to boy or sell na-^ have a Wilson scale or one I a good. They come to n, and cannot tell within seveitf I if what they have on the loadiJ y are told and then are not The buyer may be honest or all the farmer knows, or he I ,y be out of order. The diJBIcnl- f be overcome by writing to 0. Son, Esplanade Street East, for a good reliable scale, thai j sel happy as long as he lives. â- â- â-  I g fruit and vegetables to- es two things it proteatBtbe nd it rids the cellar of tlt»| )f thi wholesome exhalations. Sent Vp.' nday morniog last when W. 'arland's warehouse mSDr\ entered the 'warehouse hfr i dressed bogg, and' bavinf j ispicion aa to the thief, his a search -ararrant issued Md e of Richard Askin searched a hogg found, A warrant! 1 issued for Askin who WJ and a trial held under Justice j hen the pork was idenjiifiei ,rda and the prisoner commit* I terwards Alex. Math«wi Wl*| as a suspected accomplw*' continued and both sent np\ thsir trial at. Owen Sound j ears the prisoners have h» lentatthe elevatorfl shippinf lasionaly and that some t»n» if the keys disappeared m^ from among others from t»\ ;h the warehouse man cam^ supposed this lost key JJ^I lo service in gaining an «»• be building. r a little corn-fodder or aO- over a hill side wiU hold W» 5hewheai,andaieBtatts««i| fere with harrestmg. tuBgexaam rfeits are always d***jj dat they always doselynB^ SfAL IN APKBABAKCB i»^ wkable succesB '^^^^^q^ m as a positive cure ^^ lold in the Head ^^ r^ft^l led parties to^ml^JJ^^ I cantiOTied not looj JJ^ i â-¡OS, imitatiiig J^^*^ ^^ j Nasal Cream, "^JTj^itt- asal Balm v4 -^^^ar| tiers may «f* of pcioe (^^'^zSSWi TaUortar aaA ••at's W^- Blwhliig BBtaMniTtmiit. A SELECT STOCK OF SPBtNO GOODS NOW OPENED. -]I YEAR.â€" ISTo. 391. " HEW TO THE LIKE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAT.' MARKDAXE, OKT., MARCH 8, 1888. C. W. RTJTLEDaE, Proprietor ^OOK! RKAD! \((j be Saikfied for it is a dead cer- taint/. Local and Other Items. NoTicEB in these columns intended to benefit any individual or Society vill be charged ten eenis a line for the first insertion and five cents a line each fiubseqvent insertim. NOTICE. â€" Correspnndence, communica- ttons,. AdveftisemenU, c„ must be in this ojxce by noonrcn Tuesday to insure publication that week. is visiting AKE SELLING ALL OUE MY III 0LSSWAIIE: 1 OFF AT COST, Diuaer and Toilet S«Us a Jpeeiftlty. Ltest Jesigns call, t,vA see for yourselves. " iW SEEDS! FRESH ScEDS Field and garden seeds. fLOUE and FEED dei^ai-tment well stocked. Aics, Vv-iic '^Vsnes and ^Obbees ln^ cigars. \ieb8ve the finest Teas fot 25c. tie couutj, Geid Black, Japan Peal ime of Contectionary aad Oiscrtits. will not be undersold by aayose ailrkdale. Give 113 a call. E.H. EINAL ilEW§ON, Belfast -:- House. OF yiimES, CLOCKS, JEWELLRY. SUmWARE, SPECTACLES, I do well to call at headquarter* fot *»m- viz RUSSELL'S. Noted Jbwi- •^ Store, Flesherton, -wher* yo« will ^d the only complete stock ia this *tion of country, and at prices Sf per Jt lower than elsewhere. Kaa aoUd ^^ batches we are now rnnninc ofl /^ Waltham and American Watches "" J9.25 up bearing warrants from ^E to FivB YEAEs. We keep tba class **t will bear long warrants. J*^ are now rnnning off Ladies' r"*cbes and Barpms from 16 oents to ' -50, other dealers in this locality ask ^V° '^°" **^ *3.50, for same article. "'tiave the stock "** sell at prices *6ch of all. Mrs. W. j. McFarland friends in Owen Sound. Miss iDena McPherson, of Ringwood, ia the guest of Mrs. A. McFarland. Mabkdale mcorporation bill had its second reading last Monday. Depositors in the Central Bank will likely get 75 cents on the dollar so the liquidators say. Mb. C. Reynolds advertises in another columjj, his hotel to let, the Mansion House, Markdale. Possession given the 10th Marsh, i Blake Notes put up twenty in a book handy for farmers, auctioneers' mechanics and others for sale at- the Standard office cheap. Db. Sinclair, specialist in the diseases of the Brain, Nerves, Heart and Lungs, will be at the Markdale House on Friday the 9th March. Consultation free. In Glenelg Auditor's Report the item of expenditnre for scrapers to A. McGill sTiould road S72 instead of *27. The ilgures were accidentally transposed. RocKLVN Incorporated. â€" J. E. Rich- ards passed through to Toronto last w«ek and waited on the wholesale mer- chants, and as a result is this week opening up a large stock of Spring Goods, donche see. P. McCcti,o0GH, Esq., barriscer, has been appointed License Commissioner in place of W. Brown, Esq., who was appointed Clerk of Markdale Division Coiirt. New MUSic.-»"Onr Girls" a military schottische, is a bright lively air just out, by Joseph Ball, price 25 cents. It is published by the W. C.Pugh Go's music house, 850 Queen St., West, To- ronto. Another bank will shortly go down: we mean the snow bank. The wmter has been steady, March came in like a Lion and there is said to be indica- cations of an early spring. The Annual Orange Soiree will be held in the Orange Hall, Kells corner, on Tuesday evening the 13th March. A tip top programme is being prepared as usual atid an enjoyable tune promised. Admission 25 cents. An adv-. asking for tenders for the erection of a school house on the 7th line Euphrasia, may be seen in another column. Specifications and plans wiU be at Turner's drug store for one day, viz Wednesday the 14th, whenmtend- ing contractors can examine them. In onr report of the brass band con- cert recently, the name of Miss Mary Large was omitted, Miss Mary is a pianist of rare abiUties for her age, and we frankly take the blame for omission, tho' of course it was not tended. The statute labor rate in Euphrasia has been reduced by by-law passed at the last meeting of council "^^ ° The first social of the season under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will be held at the residence of Mr. Ties. McNea, on Wednesday evening the 14th inst. Pre- parations are being made for a good program with other amusements and a cordial myitation is estended to all. We called on our old friend F. Porter while in Toronto recently, and found him doing a thriving business (Book Store and Stationary) on 353 Yonige St. He has the supply at the Normal School, and does an expnsive business with teachers generally. Those of the profession who read the Standard will doubtless be glad to communicate with their brother chip. We direct the attention of the rea- ders of the Standard to W. A. Brown's change of adv. Mr. B. has a watch shop seldom equalled in a rural town, and his goods are of a high grade and ex- tensive assortment. Those in need of clocks, watches, specks, plated and hallow ware, wedding rings and jewellry or goods suitable for presentation can- not do better even in the city than at our town jewellry. At the last meeting of Harkaway Grange, No. 548, the following officeirs were elected, viz â€" Worthy' Brothers* Wm. Carbert, Master Geo. Ptolemy Overseer Jas. Logan, Chaplain Peter Smith, Secretary,; E. W.Moore, Lectur- er; Robert Elliott, Treasurer; John Thompson, Steward Jos. Hawkin, Ast.- Stewart E, W, Moore, Gate-keeper Wm. Carbert and Geo. Ptolemy, Audit- ors. Com. Growth of a bio Book.â€" When Web- ster's Unabridged was first published in one volumne, it was a coiBj**»tiv«ly 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 year's 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, and a supplement of nearly 6000 new words were added, and now there has came a new and most valuable ad- dition, A Gazetteer of the world, of over 25,000 Titles. The work is now not only the Dictionary, par excellence, hut a Biographical Dictionary, a Gazetteer of the world, and a great many other good things in its many valuable Tables. â-  BnsiixMS 3boeals. 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. Thos. bili.. Markdale, March, 1888. S, Halbert, shoemaker, has opened business next door to McEenna'a 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. "Look Here, Waiter," said a gentle- man in a resturant the other day. "Is there any difference in your roast lamb and roast mutton I don't detect any 1" "Oh yes," said the waiter you will noticf that yesterday, when yon had roast lamb. I charged youeighteenpence! To-day, when yon had roast mutton, I only charge a shilling I There's the dif- ference 1" If open, outdoor feed-troughs are turned over at night they will not be filled with snow and ioe in the morn- ing. Look Here. â€" If you want a vahse, yon can get a splendid assortment to select from at Thos.Mathews.Markdale, also ladies hand satchels, a handsome selection, and trunks all sizes andprices. Remember Mathews Harness emporium, and Livery Office. Fob Sale. â€" Clean redfern wheat, also a fresh calyed co-v^. W. J. Black, lot 15, con. 5, Euphrasia Eppin*; P. O. "Major" said a friend to him one day "if some one were to challenge yon to fight a duel, what would you do " "It would all d«pend on whether he were a gentleman or not," said the major. "If REASONS. -xox- HWr Mr TRADE HAS BEEN Atf INCREASING TRADE FOR FIVE YEARS, BECAUSE • I have constantly and faithfully done right by all customers, in quality and prices of goods. I1ECA.USE I have slways kept a complete atook to select from. IsECAXJSE Bycomparison with prices in other places, mine has proven as low, if not lower, quality considered. BEtJAXJSE When anything has proven unsatis. factory, I have cheerfully made iX- right. BECAUSE My warrants cover any breakagn. from defects, and run two to three years on all grades of watches and clocks. • BECAUSE Straight forward dealing, courteous treatment, fine goods, fair prices, and satisfactory work, are rook stepping stones to bnsiness success, publis favour, and consequent increasing pal- renage. Goods and wcrk|wsrranted. C. P, B. telegraph, and daily pap- {( he were a gentleman, I'd certainly fight gyg j^ connection with store. hun." "But how would you judge as to I -r-k -f-k y^TTTTWT that " "That wonlden't be hard to tell. yY A 1 -LvO VV iN If he were a gentleman he wouldn't want to fight me unless I insulted him, and I wouldn't insult him if he were a gentleman." Clover and Timothy Seeds at the Medical Hall, A. Turner h Go. A. Beattib is chopping grain at fiye cents per bag every Friday or when there is sufficient for a half days work. OAds aad, Bads. the in- and we bay right that are win the Call at once if you would !!i!°°^? °^ ^^' bargams. and re3 to have your repaired properly ia at ^er the only place *»tche9, c i'uItedJ^OoM J- RUSSELL'S *^a JEWEIUT fnM," ^LESHBBTOS the rate now stands-for an assessment of $600 and under two days, over »600 and to «1,000, three days, and for eycY »«» or fraction, over »1,000 an additional I day. Nkil Hasged.â€" On Tuesday hwt, 28th „lt., Robert NeU paid the V^^^^ ^^j^^. law for the mnrder of ^ard Rutledge of the Central Prison, and the Toronto dailies devoted several columns each in giving detailB of *e ^^^^^ r' We «ire stron^y oonvmced that aoenaashooW l^ iBs4e private, and ^SSd teportii«*li-hed as»n^the rSrW .rtriah â- Â»-»«« B0U« ---*--^ event, such no All kinds Piotubx Fbakiso done cheap » Markdale Photo. GJ^ry. What class of women are apt to give tone m society 9 The belles. The flavor of the fuel used for smok- ing meat is somewhat imparted to the meat hence the fuel should be care- fully selected, A choice improved fana of 100 acres for cale or rent, 2$ miles fromiMarkdale. Apply to Burrowes Irwm. ' ** You haye no right to feed a dog so long as you have not the money to provide your ^mily wifi* good papers and books. When the heart is full the lips are silent; When the man ia full it is dif- ferent. W, J. AsDEBSOw.i Orange Valley, have a number of good-cows also a good mare for sale. A soldier who was accused of stoaling his coinrades liquor ration, excused himself by saying, " You see both rations were in one bottle, mine at the bottom, and so I had to drink ofE his to get at mine." Mabkdale Markets.â€" Fall wheat 70. to75cents;^ringwhea*70to 75; barley 50 to 70; peas 68 oats 40 batter 17 to I 20; «ggs 19; potatoes 60 per bag; h^ 8.00; dressed hogs »6.50 to 16.00; tam- othy seed »a.00 to #2,85. If youflaMtiieaxiieaT fke etove lor fifteen minatra it wSk oat better aB4»otbo«oapMa|«p«k •!««'" Messrs A. Dinsmbre, book stationer, and Wm. Mason, carriage maker, have been obliged to make an assignment for the Isenefit of their creditors.^ Mr THE PEOPLES JEWELLER, MARKDALE. with BaooT A pxo: Church was over, and as nsoal a coxu- pany of women were standing about tlio doorway talking and laughing, thou|jh probably not concerning the resmon. Soon a young man acqiiainted the group approached, saying "Aren't you ever going home Ton are blocking up the way like Balaam' ass." "Yon are wrong there," relied a young lady with a toss of her head. "It was the angels who Hocked th« way and the ass made the fuss aboat it." Thos. Boland is coming to town to reside shortly. â€" -A new shoe maker has came to town in the person of S. Halbart, lato of Dnndalk.- â€" Clement is the name of the new taylor recently landed in Mark- dale.- â€" ^Another barber is looking for a dwelling that he may move to our village. The special services condocted by Rev. Mr. Buggin at Town Line appoint- ment were brought to a close last Sun- day by holding communion service. A genuine work was the result and many families, indnding the heads, were bro- ught in Jeffrey Artley has bought a lot opposite the foundry and is erecting a wind mill factory therecm.â€" J. T- Quinn has his new pump factory up. John Wallace is a sly boy. isn't he. Some say Mark Creasor is also sly. There was a little dishwasher came to the house of Will King recently, it's well that Will is good for something. â€" G. Johnston is putting down the float- ing bridge on Allen's smk hole, which wiU be ready for traffic the latter part of next week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Currie of Mt. Forest were in town last week. Robert Myles is writing in the Thorabnry Standard insinuations re the actions of Euphrasia Council. The charg- es are botkto individuals andasaboard and savor' stronf^y as ficom a dissapoint- ed office soaker. TiATTP'F AJ9 sooxanr. The toinnal meeting of the L. A. S. of the Methodist Church was held at the parsonage on the evening of the 89tfa ult. A feehng of sadness pervaded the meeting owing to the removal since last annual meeting, of Mrs. A. McDongall from town and the death of Mrs. 0. W. Rutledge, two erf the most active and ee- teemed officers of the soeiety. Resolo- tions of sorrow were p'wsed at the loss of the former from the societv and village, and the premature demise of the latter. The following officers were elect ed for the ensuing year, viz President, Mrs. M. Armstrong 1st vice, Mrs. G. 8. Bowes 2nd vice, Mrs. Rev. Buggm Secretary. Mrs. T. Hill Treasurer, Mrs. J. McEenna: Directorsâ€" Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Ennis and Mrs. W. A Brown. CANADA'S COWC PAPBH. \. W. BENGOUGH, Artirt and Editoi. a Yew; $t for 6 Moaths. m Btpreiii*- hoattBow Mwitt, m aad ProCBiaaaid aa BaiuMts the Ws uD^onBtaad that onr respected oitiseB az. Wilsm Bâ€" ae n haa been «p- pointedcJWi bsfseeleefnc sis aoaoand- b|r«owi»hip«tat-N«Ma1eii^oer«aii*s; otOMaaro. GRIP b «nr«ry yewt If is wIkU •*WT PobtKUB I Mu «ajoyt the dew hits wtadi •W* » •»«» iMM. SubBeribeaowI SaeovPicmiuaudCbiUibKLbt. CbcmfxnsK- BfUpeiticalanicnt fiee. Mruok a«t «r Grip's CoBite AlBHUWe ftr lies.nMoelOewts. mtfrnammk «:â- , .1 '^m^ 2 K I 'Â¥Mt. »'^r "*â- â- ;