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I*. ft dv ' MAKKDAI^, THUKSDAY, APBIL 19, 1888. C. W. BUTIiEDGE, Proprietoi. LOOK! BEAD! \fid.te Satisfied for it is a dead cer- tainty. AEE SELLING ALL OUR iCKERY ll 6USSWABE] OFF AT COST, fjj, Dinner and ToiJet Setts a Specialty. Latest designs call, and Bee for yourselves. ImHSECDS! FRESH SEEDS! Field and garden seeds. IFLOUK and FEED dei)artment well Blocked. iFioe Ales, Fine 'Wines and Liquors. IIOBBEKS I^^ Ifea "^ea 'Jea Mebave the finest Teas for 25c. 1: the connty, Geia Black, Japan lilioice. |?!ill line of Conlectionary and Biscxxits. We will not be undersold by anyone aMarkdale. ' Give us a call, Jtl. JLJENSOW, |.%iNiL •:- Bklfat -:• Co., House. OF ^^TCHES. CLOCK, JEWELL /if, SILVERWARE, SPECTACLES, do well to call at headquarters for "*»!. Tiz RUSSELL'S, Noted Jbwi.- ^» Stoee, Flesherton, wher© you will '"d the only complete stock in this *«*on of country, and at prices 25 per " lower than elsewhere. Fine solid i88 Watches we are now running off »*»5,50. ^e Waltham and American Watches ™™' •9.25 up bearing warrants from ^^ to nvK lEABs. We keep the class ^^ »ill bear long warrants. We „„ running Local and Other Iteis. Notices in these columns intended to benefit any individual or Society Kill be charged ten cents a line for the first insertion and five cents a line each subsequent insertion. NOTICE. â€" Correspondence, communica- tions,. Advertisements, dtc„ must be in this office by noon on Tuesday to insure publication that week. *e are 8«D0ch( now les and Barpins from 15 cents to "iJO. other dealers in this locality ask J«tt 40 cents to «3.50, for same article. ^liavetho stock and we buy right sell at prices that are withm the ^h'of all. Call at once if yon would J^ some of those bargains, and te ' ^^ithe only place to have yoor ^^' C-. repaired proporly v. «* I "nto Tatfy pulls are the rage. â-º ALiSTXB Austin Pickell took his de- parture on Monday last to fill a situaticn in Detroit. Mk. Wm Mabon left last week for Rochester, having accepted a situation there. Mr. E. G. Lucas, manager of Bundalk bank, and brother of "Wm. Lucas, Esq., of Markdale, spent Sunday in town. Mks. Hollinoshead's Mil'inery is at- tractive and fashionable. Ladies should inspect it before purchasing. --Miss Kate McDuff left on Monday evening last for Hamilton where she will spend the summer with friends. Aftkb a visit of some 9 months with friends in Markdale, Miss Price returned last week to New York and arrived safe, ly at her destination. /^j/2( A xjg â- Â«â€¢ Charlie Sarjeant is gone to Flesher ton and opened in the butcher bus- iness in that yillage. We regret to loose our esteemed citizen from our midst. Read Mr. Fogerty's card in another column. He is an honorable man and good mechanic and we can cheerfully commend him to the public as a builder. MxssBS. Wm. and Thos. Butler, of Perth haye heen visiting their brother- in-law Mr. Geo. Walker of this village recently. They return this week. An item appeared in last week's Standard in reference to Rey. Mr.Craig's farewell service, which belonged to Berkeley and should have appeared under the Berkeley correspondence. Mr. Alex. Lucas, of the Calgary Herald, haying been down to Ottawa on a deputation to parliament, stopped off on his return and spent a few days with his brother, Wm. Lucas, Esq., banker, of this pliMie. To the Farmers. â€" I vrish to inform you that I have now in store a car load of very line Blanitoba Barley and Spring Wheat for seed. Call at once and se- cure some as it will not last many days. S. Hill. The following is a list of new books at Markdale Mechanics' Institute: â€" Sir Walter Scott, 12 vols. Washington Irving, 9 vols. Fenimore Cooper, 5 vols.; Macaulay's, England, 5 vols.; Rollins' Ancient History, 4 vols. We regret to learn that ovring to poor health Rev. T. Hall is obliged to cease the work of ministry, at least for the pre- sent, in which he has labored very suc- cessfully for the last year and a half in Iowa. He will arriye in Markdale this week and rest for six months. ' Thos. and Fbkd Moffat of the Mark- dale foundry went to Durham on Wed- nesday to put in the steam engine and machinery for the Durham creamery. This foundry is turning out this class of work of a superior kind and giving uni- versal satisfaction. Thk Flesherton Advance throws out, in last week's issue, a "far fetched" in sinnationin reference to the bringing together of post-office and printin*; office in Markdale, whidi we widi the editor to distinctly understand neyer had any fonndaiion other than imaf(ination. Thk social given in Haskett's Hall on Friday eyening last vros fairly wdl at- tended, abon* sixty people being prewnt all rf whom seemed to enjoy themselyes in the variona games and amnaements js^yvi^gdforthe occasion. About 900 taieh waswrved consisting of hoteeffee »nd teead *^ b»tt«' " ' 9^*^ The spring is exceedingly backward. To Rent â€" A commodious carriage shop, oppositeTievere Hotel, Markdale. Apply to John McEenna. We are requested to make the follow- ing corrections in the school report which appeared last week, viz.â€" Wm. Ricket, total 108; Sadie Plewes, total 120. We may just here say we do not care for another sush lengthy report for ten years at least. We had a call from Mr. Bell, Glenelg assessor, on Saturday lapt. He has finished the assessing for this year, leav- ing out the territory belonging to the new municipality of Markdale. We understand Mr. B. has given general satisfaction. Our enterprising young friend, J. G. Anderson, has opened a general store in R. J. Sproule's old stand, Flesherton. J. G. is well and favorably known by the Flesherton people so that it is not neces- sary for us to recommend him to their confidence. He Will See It Later.â€" Clerkâ€" "I worked ofi some of that packed butter to-day." Grocer â€" "Indeed Whom did you send it to " Clerk â€" 'Mrs. Blank, around on Dash street.' Grocer â€" "Great guns I Why, I board with her. On Thursday the 26th April at 1 o'clock Mr. Jacob Thompson will sell his farm stock, implements ftc., by public auction, on lot 1S9, con. S, E. T, S. Rd, Artemesia. The proprietor has sold his farm and will dispose of all with- " out reserve. Terms, eight months credit on approved paper for sums over |6. Geo. Noble, auctioneer. The taffy social at Mr. Whitby's resi- dence on Wednesday night was well at- tended and a very sociable evening spent. An abundance of taffy and soft maple sugar was served up in good shape and evidently much appreciated. The mirthful propensities of the company had full vent and in the midst of the jolification Mr. and Mrs. Whitby landed from the night train after a two months' visit with friends in Leeds county, which added to the pleasure and interest of the party. Honor Roll for S. S. No. 6, Holland. Sr. 4th class â€" John Sargent, 785 out of 900 marks. Jr. 4th classâ€" Sarah Wil- liams, 648 out of 900 marks. 3rd class â€" Ester Hopps, 597 out of 800 marks. 2nd class â€" Jennet Martin, 437 out of 500 marks. 2nd part I. â€" Florence Dring, 196 out of 212 marks. 1st part I. â€" Russel Stephens. P. J. Stephens, Teacher. Some errors crept into our Meaford Road items last week which the readers will please blame the printer for as we are the guilty ones, viz â€" Mr. Hanson is to practice under a professional Y. S., instead of as one also the Eclipse saw mill has a new boiler, not a new saw- teb; and lastly the name of he who pur- chased the Vandeleur Emporium is Mr. S* Osbom, not Austra. Thobouohbbed Stock.â€" Dr. Sproule, M. P., purchased at the auction sale of Dalton MoCarthy, M. P., a Durham Bull and heifer they are magnificent spedmens of their kind. The Bull was exhibited, at spring show on Friday last and was the "admired of all admirers." He took first prise in his dass. He is about 2^^ years old, and tips the scales at 1795 lbs. Heis,vdthont doubt, the finest animal of his kind ever brought into this section. The Doctor deserves credit for such enterprise. off Ladies' RUSSELL'S lEWELunr srMi," ^LESHJJBTON Bbjuvsfatob Bitters for sale at T. D. Smith's. Field and Gtoxden Seeds, Ji. L. St^^fflo. Au,xcii8 PicrcKi Fiuane done ehMp.at Markdale Photo. Oallerv. Doh't fnget e 25 pet cent, off Lone Boots at J. G. Anderson's.- 500 men wasted, aQ sises. Call aft ChmentB' taSfic -â- ^k^ and levra yoor F(Ht Salk.â€" qHUt A ssatebed joinv; wooid seiD oitB or ^oOi. "Wto* Get your fishing tackle ready, but don't use it until the 1st May. For iron and spring tooth Harrows, Plows,(Fleury's and Wilkinson's) Land Rollers, Drills and Broadcast seeders go to Jackson's. You can buy Crockery, Glassware and Chinaware at less than wholesale prices at J. G. Anderson's. Olover and Tlmotliy Seeds at the Medical Hall, A. Turner Co. ♦1,450 vriU buy that corner lot. No. 20 on the 10th concession of Glenelg, or $40 per year will rent it. Address, Mrs. A. Might, Owen Sound. Business is increasing every week. Should this continue, as it certainly will, we will be thronged with work shortly, so leaye your order early. B. B. Clements, Tailor. Oil CdkG Qnequllaed for calves and cattle food, at the Medical Hall, A. Turner Co. A great drive in Ready-made Clothing at J. G. Anderson's; $17.00 suit for $10.00 cash. A FULL assortment of Ladies' Fine Boots in button and lace, half sizes, at J. G. Anderson's. Fabmebs 1 if yon are wanting any kind of Farm Implements just call on Jeffrey Artley; he can supply you with any- thing you require in that hue. Fob Sale. â€" A yoke of oxou rising seven years, well matched, good, handy team. Joseph Squire, Holland, Walter's Falls P. O. Thebe is no use ticking, J. G. Ander- son's 30c. Tea beats them all 4 lbs. for $1.00. Rejuvbnatob assists nature and re- moves the cause of disease from the system by keeping the Kidney, Liver. Stomach and Blood pure and natures channels free, then you haye health. Sold by Smith the barber. You can get a nice Fancy Parlor Lamp for $1.00 at J. G. Anderson's, regular price $1.50. CLOVEBand Grass Seed, R. L. Stephen. Fob Sale.â€" 4 horses, a two-year-old a three-year-old, a four-year-old and a good brood mare. Would exchange for cows or young stock. J. Hickling, lot 89, con. 8, Artemesia, Maxwell, P- O. 394-8 You should see those China Tea Sets that are selling off less than cost at J. G. Anderson^s. M'A ngnAT.ie MARKETS. â€" ^Fall wheat 75 to SOcents spring wheat 75 to 80; barley 50 to 70 peas 58 oats 40 butter 17 to 17; eggs 12; potatoes 60 per bag; hay 8.00; dressed hogs $6.50 to $6.00; tim- othy seed $2.00 to $2.85. Fob Sale. â€" ^A good mare five years old, sound and true would take young stock in part pay. James Brown, Markdale P. O. Fabmbbs who are prospecting the pur- chase of a Binder will do well to examine Patterson's New Light Steel Binder be- fore giving their orders. It is claimed to be the lightest as well as the strong- est and most 'practicable and reliable Binder yet offered to Canadian farmers. Jeffrey Artley is agent. Mb. D. Lattrb, the new barber, is now fully prepared to attend all who favor him with a call in shaving, hair cutting, shampooing, Ac., e. Special attention to ladies' and girls' hair cut- ting. Remember the stand, opposite lbs. Hollingshead's millinery, and near- ly opposite the Standabu office. PuBUC Noticb. â€" ^Having opened out in the harness bnsiness in Markdale I would intimate to the pnbtie tiMtlam deanma of a diare of pnUie paitamnai^ ana will do an in my power to ipve aatlt- laeftory irock and sdod -valoe f or yoas moMV. AB kinds heavy iptd %btt IfTiieiwJipfpftin stock and made toordi^. JNvnpl attSBtion to.r^aariag. Gall aad â- K 1% Wo doorv from MctKarma'a WATCHES! Finely Cased in Silver, Gold Filled Gold, can be bought of me very close 'Casli or Credit." TOUB CHOICE OF â€" X-Ia,mpdeii« Ellglii, 'TV^a.ltlia.xii^ Or Setli mioma.s MOV£:iVIE]VT«5. The famous all day ' WATERBURY' Warranted, only $2.75, sent \o any address. EN6A6EMENT GEM RINGS 9 15 k. Plain rings tSk. iniiia/ed IV. B, Hixaons Sc Ob-eeyers ROLL GOLD CHAINS. Only complete stack of SILVER- WABE kept in this section. ENGLISH -:- NICKELITE Tea, Desert and Table Spoons and Forks at quality. ' Spring and Weight Gfoclcs, -.â- â- â- :;V;V.:- â€" ALSO â€" ' .; NICKEL ALABMS. 2oo ^siir Spes:, Crystal, Pebble and Coloured Lenses. Can fit perfectly any sight. GOODS WORK WARRANTED. Promptness despatch. C. P. R, Telegraph at my store. Daily Papers on Sale. W. A. BROWN, THE PEOPLES JEWELLER, MAEKDALB. Dress Mant le Making 1BEG to inform the Ladies of Markda)« and yicinity, that I am now prepared ti do all kinds of Dress Mantle Makinjz »t my residence on Mill 'Street, perfect satis- faction guaranteed. Terms reasonable. Yoor attention is especially called to my ^^Dressmakers Magic Scaler' Tailor system of cutting. Tnose desirons St learning to cut by this system can. do so at moderate cost by applying to me, as I am sole agent for the Co. of Grey. This system is the only one now in use by the first class city dress and mantle makers. Try it and be convinced. 75-101 MRS. "WM. LITTLEJOHKS. SFimi mmi. m HiEtving purchased a select stock of fashionable Spring and Summer Millinery, Fancy Goods and Berlin Wool. I now beg to draw the atten- tion of the ladies of Markdale and sur- rounding district to the same. Straw goods made over and all orders pro- mptly and carefolly executed. A share of pnblic iatronage re- Bpeetfdlly solicited. Remember the dd stand, near the Standard Office. MBS. HOLLINGSHED. SOOTHIRfl, HEAUgQ. It Com CATA6BH, MbM, MY rafEB. Uritx «? â-  i'l r'U i .«. â-  A.-'r