Te Aroha AND Ohinemuri News TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1906. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXII, Issue 42992, 7 August 1906, Page 2

Te Aroha AND Ohinemuri News

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1906. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

2 his above all—to thine own self be true, .1 nd it must follow as the night the day Ihou canst not then be fdlee to any niun Shakespeare.

Upwards of seventy new volumes have ju3t been added to the Morrinsville library. The new works are chiefly recent fiction, a few scientific works being included. The extent of the library is now upwards of five hundred volumes. The library was founded in 1897, when Mr W, S. Allen presented the first batch of volumes. Since then but little pro grees was made until recently, when, under the secretaryship of Mr W. Weekes, a rapid forward movement has set in. For colds in the head and' influenza, Woods’ CV eat Peppermint Jure, Is 6d and 2s 6d per bottle.

The alterations and additions a Waihou railway station which were promised by the Department, in reply to representations by the local branch of the Farmers’ Union, are now nearly complete. For bronchial coughs and colds, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is dd and 2s 6d per bottle. One of Strange Bros.’ chaff cutters is at present working at Mr J C. Allen’s, Annandale, and the other at Mr Thomas’, Rangiatea.

Those thinking of , planting potatoes will do well to visit us, and that quickly. We have Uaid ourselves out to supply seed_of all the leading sorts* at and under town prices ; no freight added. Johnson and Wigg—Advt. The four roomed cottage being erected at Waihou Butter Factory by Mr Geo. Frith is now nearly completed. It is placed on the opposite side of the road to the manager’s house, and is on the edge of the gully in which the creek runs. A LIFE SAVER

The Federal Government compels all vessels to carry life-saving apparatus, but it is the love for their children that causes parents to always have Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at hand and to give their litttle ones when attacked with croup, MrW. A. Peake, Mount Barker (S.A.), was prepared. Says he:—“ I have always considered Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the best cough mixture in the market, and after my recent experience am prepared to say that it has equal I firmly believe that by the timely use of Chamberlain’s Oofigh Remedy we saved the life of when attacked with' croup.” For sate by Johnson and Wigg,' Agents!

Every indication of progress of the !}own is welcome news to Te Arohans, and at the present time there is no lack of such development taking place. At the present moment Mr J. Rowe’s business premises are being re-inforced by the addition of a spacious twostoried factory. Mr Berghofer’s shop accommodation is being increased by the joining up of another room. Mr Geo. Cullen’s premises have been refitted and enlarged, a large twostoried boarding house is being erected near the Domain by Mr P. Baine, and business premises are about to be erected by Mr T. J. Stanley on his vacant section. Mr Talty is about to erect a sixvroomed house on the old Catholic Church section, and several other private residences are in process of building,

We remind our readers of the social to be held to-night in the Manawaru sohool, The school committee are the organisers, and the proceeds will be devoted to the purposes of the school fund. From what we hear the event is likely to prove a most enjoyable one, and to be largely attended.

Messrs McNicol and Co. hold a stock sale at Morrinsville to-morrow. A good quantity of excellent stock will be brought forward, and the entries include a consignment of ornamental and fruit trees.

Mr Frank Marshall, of Morrinsville, was to leave England a few days ago, returning to New Zealand by the Suez route, and is therefore due to arrive in Auckland on Sunday, September 16th.

An alarming discovery was made by a housewife in the village of Chesterton, North Staffordshire. Upon opening a tin of salmon she found that it contained a finger. We hear that the case between the Assets Board, Waitoa Road Board, and Lockerbie settlers is likely to come before the Supreme Court at Auckland on or about the 20th inst.

A meeting of the Waitoa Church Concert Committee will be held in the Waitoa Church on Thursday evening next at 7,.30.

At about ten minutes to six on Saturday afternoon last, two earthquake tremors, separated by an interval of about one minute, were felt at Te Aroha, accompanied by an audible rumble. The second impulse was the most noticeable, being sufficient to rattle windows. A concert and dance is to be held in the Settler’s Hall, Matamata, on September 7th, in aid of the fund for fencing the recreation reserve. Messrs Price and Steen are the joint secretaries. For childrens’ hacking cough at night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 2s 6d and Is 6d bottle. An attempt is being made by the Raglan settlers to arrange that the Government stud horse “ Resolution” shall stand in that district during the coming season. The limit is to be fifty mares, and thirty-eight are already booked. Friday, July 6th is Johns m and Wigg’s bonus day for the past month. —Advt. The German system of food protection is as rigorous as ours is loose. In Germany the customer is not even allowed to handle food. “ What you touch you buy and pay for.” Poisoned wheat will be needed to keep the small birds off. The Australian grown seed oats we are offering are a tasty lot. Johnson and Wigg. —Advt. Says the Raglan Chronicle : —Mr N. C. Matthew, who has just resigned the clerkship of the Raglan County Council, is about to embark upon a journalistic venture in conjunction with Mr Hayward, who was until recently on the staff of the Waikato Times.

At the Beehive there lives a man that don't refuse, to bake your cakes as good as you choose ; his material is good, his prices are low —he only asks you to give him a show. —Advt.

We warn our readers against an attempt at intimidation for the extortion ol money fpom country settlers. A firm in Auckland calling itself a confidential enquiry bureau wr >te to a resident of Te Aroha, claiming the sum of £l 2s due to some unknown person. The recipient of this letter returned it, and in due course received a telegram stating that if he did not remit the money, 'he “ bureau ” would sue at once. The parry in question very wisely wrote in reply to this wire, that such proceedings would rcpidly lead the enquiry agents to a closo acquaintance with the police. Since this was sent no further communications have been received. Should anyone else receive similar threatening letters they will know how te deal with them.

ARE YOU COUGHING YET? It is unwise to let your cough run on, for this frequent coughing naturally increases the irritation of the bronchial passages. You are wondering what to take—suppose you try Chamberlain’s Oough Remedy this time. It has relieved others, and will relieve you Pleasant to take—soothing and healing. For sale by Johnson and Wigg, Agents.

STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. Mr Alexander Miller, the wellknown builde-, of Eoslyn. is not lavish with words. He s vs what lie has to say briefly and to iho point. Writing under date 19tb May, Mr Miller says : —‘‘ I suffered from rheumatism in my heel for two months, and was cured by Rheumo iu two or three days. I can recommend it to any one suffering from the same complaint,” It is a volume in a nutshell. Two months’ agony cured in two days ! “ I can reoommend it,” says Mr Miller. You can believe him. Rh°umo is sold by all chemists and starokt-epers at 2s f>d fthcl is Gd per pottle. 1

We trust that no time will be lost in bringing under the notice of the new Minister for Railways, Te Aroha’s need for adequate railway accommodation'.

In our last issue we stated in error that Dr Kenny attended to Cassie Mace who was wounded at Mangaiti. We are informed that Dr Collins was in charge of the case. A notice of a rate to be made by the Matamata Road Board appears in another column.

The Morrinsville flax mill is still keeping fully busy, and it is now pretty certain that full running will continue throughout the winter. As yet there has been no stoppage whatever, the supply of flax having been continuous. We hear that the Waitoa and Mangaiti mills are keeping equally busy. Those who are contemplating buying a winter hat or dress materials for coming season, will be well suited at Miss Lavery’s, Whitakerstreet. —Advt.

On Friday night the Waitoa branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation hold a concert and dance at Waitoa, to which Mr Bradley will run a brake from Te Aroha.

Our readers will see by advertisement that Mr James Brown, of Ruakaka, has decided to cut up a portion of his estate adjoining Lipsey-town, and that plans are now being prepared showing sectic ns of from four to ten acres. Mr Thos, Mclndoe is sole agent. At the Thames Valley Company’s meeting yesterday a number of signatures were added to the petition asking for steps to be taken to prevent the silting up of the Ohinemuri river. Tenders for erecting a cottage at Waitoa will close on Saturday next. The attention of readers is directed to an alteration in the Farmer’s Freezing Company’s advertisement. ROAD TO RUIN. Begins when constipation and billiousness fasten themselves on you, and drag down your health. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure these disorders, and successfully build up your strength and health. For sale by Johnson and Wigg, Agents. THE COST OF SKIMMING. Increased competition on the British markets will force dairymen to study economy of production. The Baltic Cream Separator bids fair to revolutionise the cost of skimming, as two year’s results from a number of these machines in New Zealand indicate that one 880 gallon Baltic will put through more milk and skim cleaner than two less modern machines rated at 440 gallons. The Baltic is claimed to save quite one-third of first cost, driving power and wear, and one-half of floor space, oil and cleaning. * Particulars of free trial and guarantee from J. B. McEwan and Co., of Wellington, Dunedin, New Plymouth and Auckland. IN THE HOME. A feeling of security and freedom from anxiety pervades the home in which Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is kept constantly on hand. A touch of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, an attack of Headache, Earache, Toothache, a Sore Throat—whatever the trouble is, Chamberlain’s Pain Balm drives away the pain at once and cures the disease quickly. First application gives relief. For sale by Johnson and Wigg, Agents.