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 ',* J_L^iJ.ll|H|f(WW«WpPHPP«iBF j(egal* I». ^IcCulloughL, BARRISTER, SOLIOITOR, c. OFFICEâ€" OVER McFARLAMD'S STORE. MARKDALE. IMoney t o ILiOa .ii« TANDSTECHLIN GARVIN, (snccEssoBS TO lacdeh hands), BAUBISTERS, Solicitors, Proctors, No- taries, Conveyancers, fcc. Monev to oan at lowest rates of interest. Offices xC King Street Ea.st, Toronto ' ^lASSON IVIASSOjy, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, c. Offices â€" Owen Sound, in Vidcer's Block, Poulett St. Bianch office in Markdale, over McFarliuid's Store, on Friday and Saturday every week. J. Mahsox, Q. C. S. Masson. W. Massos. N. B. â€" Private and Company's funds to invest at from 6 to 8 per cent WM. G. emiHEi PMh a Ornamenfal Phstenr Arches, Cornices. Centre Fliwers, and all kinds of plain and ornamental plastering ei- eented at cheapest rates. Galsraiimng Lime Washing and Repairs promptly attended to. Mnkdale Roller ED. TjlAiOEEBS HAVING JSSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES, Ac Commissioner in B. R. c. Conveyancing in all its branches promptlj attended to and carefully executed. N. B. â€" Money to Lend on Real Estate se Buritv. WILLIAM STUART, KIMBERLEY, Issue.- of Marriage Licences. Money to Loan on Real Estate at low rate?. A fow j;arms for sale. Terms easy. G. M. BRODIE, M.D., CM., MEMBER of the College of Physicians and Surgeons,. Out. fcs^ Office aod residence, up stairs in Mathews new brick block. tS- Hours.â€" 8 to 10:30 a. m. 1 to 2:30 and 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. J.P. MARSHALL, L.D.S. DEIVTIST, /- RADUaTE OF TORONTO SCHOOL Vjr of Dentistry, will be at the Markdale House, Markdale, on the 1st and third Wed- n«sday of each month and also at Munshaw's Hotel. Flesherton, the day following the third Wednesday in each month for theprac tice of his profession. mMioh house; MARKDALE.^ Jas. Br yan, Pro prietor. MARKDALE HOUSE, â-  MARKDALE, ONT. J. £ Marsh, â-  Prop. ROBERT S. RAE, tailor; Syclenlia,in Street, MRKDALE. Markdale Woolen Mill Custom Carding, Weaving, Full- ing, Dyeing and cloth dreesiug, done lu a very workmanlike short notice. manner and on N«. 1 WHEAl*^ and preferring flHlr.~frem thwr' own wheat, can get it by bringing tirenty-bashels or more Hour always on Hand To give in exchange. "Baker's Patent-g and best family flonr for sale. Retail price per bbl. S4.60. Three barrels or more. S4.1ii to 14.25. SHORTS, per ton 1^13.00 BRAN, " lOOO The highest market price paid for Fall and Spring wheat. J. W. FORD. Victor Roller Mills, MARKDALE. Farmers are driving Iroin one to twenty-four miles to the Victor Boiler Mill, and are so highly pleased with tbe results that they always come bask No waiting, or return trip necessary as you get your grist home with you every time. No change made in the scale of exchans^e firtim the past. Parties wishing choice flour, be sure and go to Plewes Mill. Good mixed chop, bran and shorts always for sale. Wanted, all the gc^d Spring Wlieat in the four townships, for which the high'st price wiU be paid in cash. 219 ANGUS PLEWES- Tebks â€" f 1 per year in advance $1.60 if not paid vithiii Biz^iBonifas. Professional and baMnesseavds one inch space and under, per year, S4. 1 XB. 6 MO. 3 MO. \niole celmnn $S6 00 $27 50 $15 00 Half column ...27 00 15 00 10 OH Quarter column .... 15 00 10 00 6 00 Two inch space ,7 00 4 00 Three inch space ,10. 00 5 00 Casual advertisemeBtsS cento per line first insertion, 3. cents per Ere each subsequent in.sertion, noQi^areil measure. -^Editoiial .notices, or notices in local col. -wnn 10 cents per line first insertion, 5 cents each subI§qTien't insertion. Stray animals c, adv»tised 3 weeks for $1 No paper discontinued until all arrears are paid except at the option of the publisher. JOB PRINTING. Thk Standakd ofSce has a splendid equip- ment of poste' 'is well as fijie job type. Spe- cial atteiitiim to orders by mail. All orders filled with dispatch. Chnstmas day passed over mommg was ushered pi COMMERCIAL HOTEL PRICEVIljijE, Ont. Larfie and commodious Sample Eooms Good Bed Kooms, c. The Bar and Icrde well supplied with the best the market af fords good Stabling and attentive Hostler's TfiOS. ATKINSON. Proprietor First Class Cotton Warp supplied at the lowest possible rates. A call solicited. Terms strictly cash or wool- Sept. 28, 188a F. J. EITCHIE. TO SCHOOL^ TRUSTEES. The undersigned is manufacturing an ex- cellent assortment of School l:^vTT*iiitn.T*e, Consisting of SCHOOL SEATS and DESKS, TEACHERS' DESKS, etc., of tne latest design and most approved pattern. Highly recommended by School Trustees 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. IBl ANDEEW McGILL. f HE KEY TO HEALTH. 9ir(«f^V9» Ol5^ -E3IOTEL, MARKDALE. The subscriber begs to inform the travelling public generallv, that he has leased the above premises for a term of years, and hopes by cater- intr to their comfort to merit a share of public patronage. Bar and Larder well supplied. Good stabling and attentive hostl«^^^_ proprietor MONEY TO LOAN. interest, no commission charged. Busi- ness Strictly Confidential, J. S. BLACK, 190 Pomona, P. O. FARM FOR SALE. Unledcs all the dogged avenues of the Sowela, Kidneys and Liyiar. canying. off gradually without weakening the systems- all the impurities and foul humors of the !.eeretions at the same time CSORTectillC Addity of tbe Stomach, curing Bil^ ousness, iTspenna, Headaches. IXz- zlness, Heartbum, Constipation, Btyness of the Skin, I^oi^, Dim- ness of Vision, Jaundice, Sait^enm, Ery^elas, Scrofola, Fluttering of tile Heart, Nervousness and Oeneral Debility all these and many other simi- lar Complaints yield to the happy influence Of BURDOOE BLOOD BITTEBS. Sample Bottles 10c Begular size $1. For sale by all dealers. A CO., Prapricton. Toraat* ISAAC STlMSOSi, Builder and Contractor In all kinds of Brick and Stone vork. Estimates given. All work guaranteed. Orders by mail pijpmptly attended to. 329 Eesidence, MAEKDALE. "wTcTRiCHARDS^ UILDER, CONTRACTOR. ARCHI- TECT, Markdale. 1241y IOT No. 24, con. 4, N. D. R. Glenelg, 100 acres, will be sold cueap and on g sy terms of payment, for further particulars apply on the premises, or by letter to J. S, BLACK, 190-tf. Pomona P. 0. B WEAVING. Having returned to Markdale, in order to be more fiouvenieut for my customers, I beg to announce that I am now nrepared lo do all kinds of Custom Wearing. Residence otd stawd, opposite PresVjtcrian Church. 318 ARCH. BOYD R. J. SPICULE, FLESHERTON. Conveyancer, Appraiser, Valuator and Money Lender. Deeds, Jlortgages, Leases and \Vins drawn up andValuations made on shortest notice Charges very low. Apply to K. J. SPBOULE, Money Lender Postmaster, Flesherton. Wanted Immediately i CANVASSERS IN THIS COUNTY Dec. 27 at the Markdale House. H. WASHIHSTOH, M. D., THROAT _LUNG SURGEON- L. C. P. S. O., Graduate Victoria University, 1872, with honoi" also passed the exaniiuationsxif the College of Physicians an4 Surgeons of Ontario the same year, aiid after ha-flug devoted years to the special study of diseases of the Throat and Lungs, is prepared to treat nearly all the cases which may come before him successfully. Dis- eases treated. Catarrh, Catarrhal Deafness, Loss of Voiee, Bemoving Enlarged Tonsils,. Growths from the Nose also removed. Chroni« Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption. "The Method, Inha- lation." H o "0 MARKnALK VILLAOK 0FFICUL8. Police Trustees â€" Wm. Lucas, G. M. Haskett, E. Davis. Public School Trustees â€" ^B. Coleman, J. Lyons, Thos. Uill. B. Coleman, Sec. CODMTT OFFICIALS. Judge, H. McPherson, Owen^ound. Deputy- Judge, 8. J. Lane. Owen Sound. Sheriff, 0. H. Moore, Owen Sound. Clerk of Peace. W. Armstrong, 0. Sound. Clerk, Geo. J. Gale. Owen Sound. Treasurer, S. J. Parker, Owen Sound. County Warden, Victor Lang, Owen Sound Registrar, N., R. MeKnight, " •' S„ Thos. Lauder, Durham. Revising Biarrister; North, Judge McPher- son. Owen Sound. Revising Barrister, South East, Judge Lane, Owen Sound. M. P., North, B. Allan, Owen Sound. M, P., East, T. S. Sproule, M,D., Markdale M. P., South, Get^. Landerkin, M. D„ Han- over. M. P. P.. North, D. Creighton,Owen Sound M. P. P.. East, N.McColman, Thornbury. M. P. P., South, John Blyth, Orchard. DIVISION COURT CLEEKS. No. 1. John Stepheus, Owen Sound.- " 2. David Jackson, Durhnm. " 3; Thos. Plunkett^ Meaford. " 4. Thos. J, Rorke, Heathcote. " 5. J. W. Armstrong, Flesherton. " G. John McDonald, Chatsworth. MAEKDALE. The P 0. will be opened fiom 8 o'clock a. m. lo 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 TRAVERSTON. Tuesday, Thursday and Satuiday 12:30 noon. HARKAWAY. Friday, 12:30 Hoott. Singers in our streetsTCtl!*^ the annual S. 8. anniversary "f ik' kytenanChurch was beld.tiiet^ laden with ,ood things f^,:,**^^"' P«mpt on time the programme l'*^ tertd upon, which was welZ^ *- tiae children of lie schoolardt^'^W interesting throughout. Th^ ri^ '**? Cantata, "Santa Glaus vil T*^ school" was very ereclitaty\'^V through by the scheol unde^ iv '""• leadership of our popular j;^;;j;e J.G.Russel;from the apnknr • ' the renderings appeared to t '" appreciated. The church was ^ed^ the doors, proceeds over ?70oo Monday Nomination uay there L turn out of ratepayers to hear tbe rf" the officers in power for the .nstr" " to re-nominate. aud no.uiaate ue. Z T the comiusj year. '" Good feling prevailed tkrou-'bout of the discussions: we have Jve" ^7 pleasure of attending as gooa " meetings heretofore; Questions of it were discussed aud well veutUated in i mtelUgent and interesting mauuer No veiT serious charges were "sustain, agamst any of the m«mWs nfn Dr. Chnstoe is] :.Kaiu nominated lor Beev,' to be opposed by Mr. A. Elliott; the has little to fear from that( Mr- Thorp Wiight an enterprising farmer in ward No FOB THE ik MONEY tLoan on real estate security. Simple \0. erest, low rates, and easy terms, C. W. RUTLEDGE. •275° Standard Office. 6 PKE CENT. Money loaned on Farm or Town Property at lowest rates of interest. Applyto B. J. SPBOULE, CoHvovancer Postmaster. Flesherton. FOR SALE. 4 THOROUGHBRED DURHAM BULL CALVES. All from noted fami- lies. W\Vi register in the GanailMB Herd Book. Inquire of ' H. Paifker, f jhttham. _JUR NORTH LAND," A PURELY CANADIAN, ileseribing the wonders of our own countiy, wi(h thiilling incidents of travel aud adven- ture. This is by far the most saleable sub- set iption book ever published in Canada, not a book of s^raps and clippings, but an original copyright work, richly and profusely, illustrated. To energetic men who will promise to canvass at least one township, we will offer the most liberal inducements. As we manu- facture the book ourselves, upon our own premises, we can afford to nlace it in the hands of canvassers at a very low figure, while the retail prices place the work within the reach of all classes. Apphcation for Territory received at once. Wo want at least one miin in every county in Canada. Al.o the "NEW HOME PARALLEL, BIBLES," and Photogrr|)h Albums in over .*}yO varieties. C. Blackett Bobinson, ' JOKDAK St., TORONTO Publisher. AGENTS WANTED." Steady Employment to Good Men. NONE NEED BE IDLE 3 C For registered letters and mone^ orders, fifteen minutes earlier than altove. 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. PRESBYTERIAN CSUBCH. 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; Wm. Brown, S. S. Superintendent. CHRIST CHURCH. 5- I Services for January, 2nd 7. 9th 7. 16th © 710:30 and 7, 23 7. 30th 10:.30and7. Rev. Jas.Ward.Incnmbent. Sabbath School2:30. W. J. Ford, Superintendent. 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. H. Cornish. Pastor; G. S. Bowes, S. S. Superintendent. Ladies' Aid in con- nection Mrs. T. Hill, Secretary. Toronto, August 5th, 1886. CATAEEH OF MANY YEARS STANDING CUBED. Dr. N. Washington. Throat and Iiune Surseon Toronto and Halifax: "B«~ii, --I am pleased to express my extreme rMBTBOD' PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NOT ESSENTIAL We Pay either Salary or Commission. 1 \r\ SMART MEN wanted at once to JLv/v/ canvass for the sale of Canada Grown Nursety Stock, THE FONTHILI. NUBSEBIES. IiABOSST IK CANADA OVEB 400 ACBE8 Dbn*t apply unless yon can fumi^h fiTst* e1«ss References aud want to work. No nxnn for lai^ men bat can employ any iinmjer of energetic men wno want work. Addnn BTONfi « WELLINGTON. Nnrae^rnen, ToaoRo, Ohv. cnChilUams, fhwted feet, and all M( bitaa Wred by a feir«f|ilie«tkma of West's W«rid*s Wone^Mr or Wiitfy Iiiiu)Benfr( tlia cure. Xigp; 4ii» pHl Me. AB Dear Sin,' satisfaction at the results of youi'"NBW _..»„„„ of Inhalation which has cored me of Catajxhlof a very troublesome character; in fact alt the usnal remedies failed to give me any relief but your Treatment, from the first, gave great ease and iu a few months entirely cured me of a most annoying disease. I can honestly recommend any who may be suffering as I was to your skilfal consideration. Yours truly, GEO. GOtTLDING. Rept. C. Turnbull, Gait. Out, also W. H. Storey Son, Acton. Dr. Washington will make monthly vteits Head Officesâ€" 215 Yonge St.. Toronto, and 35 Moms St.. Halifax N. H IT6 Dr. t quarter. intelUeeut an,i ....,, 3rccdve3 nommation for Reeve but after deJiyeriug an ammated speech priucipaUy dtaliDg ^th the career of the present Eeeve. he withdrew' his name- from the contest. Mr, b,oto ^p. Pricevilte (WaiM no 1) Las been such agotyi httle boy not a word was said' against 1i,e having no opposition he comes back to the board without ppot or wiinkle. Mr. J. Boland for n arJ uo 2 had no yet serious charges to answer :o but will havt long and he thought strong opposition in tbe person of Mr. V/, McLougljry. (Li md no 3) Mr. W. G. Pickeil gave tbe mostiiK telhgent account of his doings the pa.^ year as councillor, of courEe be did "not please every body consequently bis op- ponent will be in the person- of Jir W. Sharp an enterpiisin- young man from the centre of the ward wLo made bis maioeir speech he promised to be a good boy f elected. Wardno4Mr. McKee tbougbt he performed the duty of his office faith- fully during tlie past jear but it appears not to the satisft^ction of all, Lis opponent w*' also b another enterprising jouug man 'n the person of Mr, Hemy Cairns;. his wai also a maiden speech its special cbarecteres- tic was its brevity; we tli ought if the same happy bashfulness accompar.Iui Mr. C. in all bis relations iu life it is not to be wondered at that he is not wedded. If elected we have no duubt Jllr. Caims will make a good councillor. Mr. S. Pedlar received nomination for mird 4 but after a happy speech witbdrew bis name Mr, Jacob Sloan of Eugenia per- formed the duties of chairman in a Toy satisfactory manner. BE SURE^ CI^T YOUR â€" 7BCHIâ€" MARKDALE, He makes as Rood a pump as there is in the market, and at the lowest poMBble prtties, besides ilisao coq valient for getting repairs besides when bnjiiig £rom a distance. Have smae style aboiU jm «y[ w^P^rt hoane eater srisa Wimviair Markdale G. 0. 0. F. No. 78, meets evei^ alternate Monday evening at 8 o'clock in their Hall, McDougall's block. Yisitirg brethren welcome. Markdale A. O. U. W. No, 141 meets in their Hall, McDougall's block, every alternate Monday evening at 8 o'clock. A visit from brethren of neighboring lodges solicited. MabkdalbL. O. L. No. 1045 meets in their Hall on Friday on or before full moon each month. Thos. Elliott, Blaster; W. 3. Blakely, Becretary. Victoria B. B. Preoeptory, No. 282, Meets in Lodge Boom of Markdale L. 0. L. No. 1045, first Friday in eaeh month. Visit- ing Sir Knights always welcome. Jas. Brodie W. P.; Thos. Elliott, Begistrar. IHoatliljr Fairs. Orangenlleâ€" The second Thnraday in eaeh mnoth. Uondalk â€" Tnesday before Onrngeville. Flesherton â€" ^Monday before OnmgeTille. Markdaleâ€" Satoiday before Onu^eville. Dnrham â€" ^Thiid Tnesday in each month. Chatsworth â€" ^Monday before Dnriiam. Hdland Oeateeâ€"Sstinday before Chatswortb Kteevflteâ€"Xonda;y before Durham. no«erâ€" Mmday before Dorhsm West's Coqgh 8ynq; the most rdiaUe remedy lor mU. thmatsmloag diseases. For •sla^ ht^ Ui dmyshithe hooae. Al) Woun often deatrdj ehOdren. bat Free- SMB'tWoDn Vowdtn 4«etM«r Worms and 4pH( tteoi fMmths sjsteSB. This is to certify that I have used McGregors Speedy Cure for. Dyspepsia and Liver Com- plaint, and do honestly say that if it cost me one hundred (?100.00) a bottle I wonM not be without it, as it has done me more good than all the medicines I ever used, and I feel like a new man. â€" Yours tmly, Alex- Steel, Carleton Place, Ont. Xhis medicme is for sale at 60c. aud 81.00 per bottle at it L. Stephen's Drug Store. .A Heavy Load.â€" "When I ate, my fooi was like a lump of lead in my stomach. J i tookBurdoch Blood Bitters. The more I took, the more it helped me., Vâ„¢ r" new man now," says Ezia Babcck, Uopi^ P. O., Township Barrie, Ont. McGEEGOB'S SPEEDY CIEE. When we say McGregor's Speedy tim_ the only perfect cure for Dyspepsia, ww^ Complaints. Lidigestion and ^^PfJ^i j we are telling plam facts, of whi^J-J^; upon hundreds can testify wholwre «« stored to perfect health by its ^e. " would iherefore advise jou strong^' wea to are a subject of any of the above trouWffl give McGregor's Speedy Cure^ '^d Jl.W- convinced. It is sold i^J'^-c.^r, betdes at B. L. Stephen's Drn« Wore. 2. Bbokin Dows.-"Being completely 1 down in hea'th, I was f duced w ».^ wluable remedy, Durdock Bi)oa One bottle made me f e^l like a f'^. V. restoring me completely to neoltu. Detlor, Nipanee, Ont. 'ofl It Seldom FAirs.-J- D. C .^g^. Westhike, Ainshe, Cape Breton^,^ ^^ matory rheumatism which B«^j^ fgjlei (Ml cured after all other treatmentnaa aa-o^^ R E WAP nek Headache, ^^'^^^^^ 80 puis. 86 0aoti{ S*"""'