Cromwell Argus AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELDS GAZETTE Cromwell, Monday, April 9, 1906.

Cromwell Argus, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1983, 9 April 1906, Page 4

Cromwell Argus AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELDS GAZETTE Cromwell, Monday, April 9, 1906.

Messrs H. Craig and Co. invite tenders for their feed contracts. A notice re election of school committees appears in our advertising columns.

A report of meeting of the Hawea Railway League, and other interesting matter, appears on page 6. As the Post Office will be closed during part of the Easter holidays, our reader's attention is directed to the notice in this issue.

The matron desires to thank Mrs P. Williams for donation of periodicals, etc., and Mr Gordon (Tarras) for vegetable marrow.

Mr L. Ryan will hold an important sale on Saturday, 28th April, at his rooms, Alexandra, of the Ngapara No. 3 dredge and all fittings. See advertisement in this issue.

The Rev. Mr Reader, the newlyappointed Methodist Minister for this district, is expected to arrive during the pi-esent week, and will occupy the pulpit in Cromwell on Sunday—morning and evening.

We were shown a splendid sample ef potatoes grown by Mr T. Meadows on his farm at Grandview, on virgin ground. They were " Up-to-Dates," and several of them would weigh two pounds each.

Methodist Church Services next Sunday .—Cromwell, 11 a.m., Rev. A. Reader ; 7 p.m., Rev. A. Reader ; Lowburn, 3 p.m., Rev. A. Reader; Bannockburn, 7 p.m., Mr D. Elder. Our readers' attention is directed to an advertisement in this issue of Mr W. Price, who has purchased the old established business of Mr W. Sutherland, of Bannockburn. As Mr Price is known as being a first-class tradesman, he should be able to maintain the high standard of work of this well-known shop. Mr Price makes a speciality of shoeing, and solicits a trial. At the last meeting of the Borough Council the question of cyclists riding on the footpatbs was brought up, and it was decided to take action in the matter to put a stop to it. We have been requested to draw attention to this dangerous practice, and anyone guilty of it leave themselves open to bo hailed before the Court and fined, so it is to be hoped they will take this warning, and resist the "firm going" for the future.

An excursion on Lake Wanaka is advertised for Easter Monday. A few local sports are going to Christchurch for the Easter racing carnival.

For Colds in the Head and InfluenzaWoods' Great Peppermint Cura, 1/6 & 2/6 per Bottle.

J. Goodger reports the sale of special alluvial claim and plant to Mr George Scoles at a satisfactory price. As the roll closes on Wednesday, the 11th April, anyone desirous of being enI'olied must do so before that date.

For bronchial coughs and colds, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle.

The many friends of Mr C. Holden will be pleased to hear that he is now about again and attending to his duties. Our usual market reports from Messrs Stronach, Morris and Co.. during the last two weeks has arrived too late for publication.

A notice appears in our advertisingcolumns that Mr Percy will carry on the business of Guildford and Percy after the 30th April. Mr A. C. Murray reports the sale of the s.s. Makarora on account of Mr Wm. Allan. The public will be pleased to know that the ever popular Captain MjDougah is t\v> purchaser. ? • oil 1 'si io n_ e -ii; . 2/tkl per bottle. A very old resident of Bannockburn, Mr C. Schade, left for Bendigo (Victoria) on Thursday morning, where he intends to reside. He has been over 40 years in this district.

Attention is directed to the advertisement in this issue on page 3 of ■ the " Reston " traps of all kinds. Messrs W. E. Reynolds, of Dunedin, are the agents, and keep a supply on hand.

A football carnival will be held at St. Bathan's on Saturday, 19th May, when some running events will also be part of the day's proceedings. A notice appears in our advertising columns stating particulars.

One of tho Southland Sawmilling Co.'s Orepuki mills (says the Times) has been purchased by a syndicate, who are removing it to the head of Lake Wakatipu. The Syndicate intend to erect an accommodation house in tho locality, and intend to have the structure erected in time for the Exhibition traffic.

Myrtle Grove Cigarettes are manufactured in London by Messrs Taddy and Co. It is said that at Myrtle Grove, Sir Walter Raleigh was soothing his mind with tobacco he had brought from Virginia, when his Irish servant, thinking his master was on fire, dflshed a bucket of water over him to put him out. .

Mr W. H. Rule reports a .prolific croo of potatoes, says the Ashburton Guardian. He took four small potatoes of the Northern Star variety, weighing in all less than half a pound, cut them into 16 portions, leaving one eye in each, and planted them. Of this number 15 grew, and the crop was dug up the other day, the result being lb'Olbs of good large potatoes, and 91bs of seed potatoes. Mr T. K. Harty, of Dunedin, the genial Secretary of the Cromwell and Bannockburn Collieries Company, appeared personally to conduct their objection to the amount of valuation placed on their property, which was heard at Cromwell on Wednesday last. He was congratulated on all sides for the ability he displayed in conducting the case, and it was the general opinion he had missed his calling.

The Assessment case of the Cromwell and Bannockburn Collieries Company objecting to the valuation on their property was of more than ordinary importance, and some important points in connection with valuations were brought out. Mr Dugdale, of the Valuation Department, Wellington, and Mr Oswin, officer in charge at lnvercargill were in attfn'lancfi to conduct the case. Tho uhn >■•*' uoo r l fueling was manif<" it *i c '' 1 !:■• t v ii "hj n ; pa"ti -. ing app # a"s n another co ~:■ n. The principal estates of deceased persons proved in the colony for stamp duty during February were : —W. Pratt (Canterbury i, £37,247 ; John Forbes Orr (Wellington), £-34,140; F. L. Teschemaker (Otago), £29,677; W. Mason (Auckland), £21,953; Thomas Reid, jun. (Otago \ £19,096; John Cunningham (Canterbury), £18,051 ; D. Kruse (Canterbury), £13,083. Other Otago estates are :J. W. Roberts, £4982; M. Bvrne, £3927 ; Thomas Fox, of Dunedin, £3687; J. M-Laren, £1324; James Bullen, £1281; E. M'Manus, of Clyde, £1057. A great amount of interest was manifested locally in the case of W. Olds v. E. Murrell, for damages to horse and trap through the horse falling. Mr Murrell did uot hire the trap. It was engaged for him to go out a few miles in his capacity as a Justice of the Peace to witness a document. After doing this he drove a few miles further on, and when on a level part of the road the horse fell and broke a shaft. Mr Murrell had to pay £2 for damages, and the costs were considerably over that amount. It would be well for anyone hiring a horse and trap to know that they are almost certain to be liable for any damage done them.

The following justices of the peace have been appointed for Otago and Southland: —W. Crawley, Ravensbourne ; W. Daw, Mornington; M. J. Gavin, Queenstown; J. Grant, Nightcaps; J. Jenkins, Green Island ; M. Joyce, Hampden ; A K. Kane, Green Island; C H. Koch, Glenorchy ; D. Lamb, Waikaka ; James M*Arthur, Strath Clyde; J. M. M'Kenzie, Bushey; R. M'Kinnon, Milton ; A. M'Lennan, Wedderburn ; E. J. Mee, Caversham; H. O'Neill, Palmerston ; J. T. Paul, Maori Hill; J. J. Road, Woodlands, J. Ruston, Caversham ; E. A. Smith, Roslyn; W. Smith, lnvercargill ;R. B. Stansfield, Ratanui; A. E. Stewart, Milton ; F. J. Sullivan, Dunedin ; H. L. Tapley, Dunedin; E. A. Tapper, Dunedin; H. Templeton, Hawkesbury; J. D. Trotter, Woodlands; W. Urquhart, Dunedin ; S. Welsford, Clyde ; J. Wilson. St. Clair ; D. Young, Orovvia.

The following business of local interest was dealt with at the Otago Land Board meeting: —Sections 5, 8, 9, and 10, block 3. Lower Hawea district, transferred from John McCarthy to Fanny M. Kingan. Granted. —The Warden reported on the application by E. M. Sanders for an oecupation-with-right-of-purchase license over 10 acres in block V., Cromwell district. Granted subject to survey.— James MacKenzie, licensee of run No. 245E, Cromwell, wrote complaining of the treatment he had received from the rabbit inspector, and asked to be allowed to surrender his license over the run. Letter- to be referred to the Stock Department. Application to surrender to be held over until next meeting.— r»i odrick and Chalmer wrote with reference to the application by John McLeod for an occupation lease under "The Mining Districts Land occupation Act, 1894," over 60 acres in Tarras district, and asked that the application be with* drawn.' Withdrawn accordingly.

For colds m the head and influenza, TV oods'Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle.

A painful accident happened on Saturday to a little girl, about six years old, daughter of Gillanclers, of Bannockbarn.. It appears the little thing had climbecTfeto a waggon, and then fell off, causing a very bad compound fracture of the arm.

Dr. Crossland's Noxol stirs the sluggish liver and puts it into good working order without causing griping, nausea, or other lisagreeable effects. It is a marvellous medicine for indigestion and constipation. Try it to-day. 2s, at chemists and stores.

A letter has been received from Mr John Werner, from Buenos Ayres, stating so far he had enjoyed the trip very much, and was in splendid health. He also mentioned that he had met several New Zealanders with whom he was acquainted here. He had to go about 1000 miles inland from there before reaching the properties he was to report on. Shall hacking cough my rest destroy, And all my pleasure here alloy ? Are pains that cut me like a knife

To make a misery of life ? Shall bronohical troubles wear me out ? \"o—never, all are put to rout By l^ st T ot m °dic'nes, simple, pure, • .'•. T • ' Gre.it Peppermint Cure. '■" 'c. ■-'■ »ru asi y oui-wu, Auu ;Wl . ~, ooui& illC*paciatecl by ill-health, and prevented from working by doctors orders, arrangements are being considered for substitutes for both officers. No permanent appointment can be made till Parliament meets, as the Act passed at the instance of the late Mr S. E. Shrimski prevents pensions of retiring officers being granted till Parliament approves; therefore no officer will be asked to resign before the meeting of Parliament. It is not unlikely that the position of temporary head will oe filled by Colonel Collins, assistant secretary and accountant to the Ministry. By some the Public Trustee (Mr J. W. Poynton) is regarded as likely to be appointed as Deputy Auditor-General. A very pleasant social was held at the Victoria Bridge Hotel on Saturday evening last, the occasion being to make a presentation to the Dredgemaster Mr T. Hogg. who has resigned from the position. Mr Orkney was in the chair, and after the usual loyal toast, Mr C. Munro, one of the shareholders, presented Mr Hogg, on behalf of the crow, with a handsome case of pipes, and in doing so, spoke in glowing terms of Mr Hogg as a dredgemaster and a man. Several songs and recitations were also given during the evening.

The Cromwell Caledonian Society will hold their annual gathering on Saturday next, and given fine weather it promises to be the most successful meeting yet held. Competitors from all parts of the Island will be present, including some of Otago's champion pipers and dancers. We understand several visiting Fire Brigade Teams will also be competing, and these events should prove very interesting to the public. The concert in the evening promises something out of the common. The orchestra (under Conductor Gordon) has been practising' for some considerable time, and will probably be the best ever held here. Altogether, the Society promise a good day's enjoyment, to be finished up with a good evening's amusement. Wilson, injured in the boiler explosion at Kumara Junction on Thursday last died the following evening. He was 25 years of age, and a native of the district. Bell, who was killed outright, hails from Southland. Leoompte was about 27, and a native of Akaroa. He was also a married man. He died before regaining consciousness. Batey, the fourth man, who was seriously injured, is progressing favorably. Several men iu the vicinity experienced very narrow escapes. One man had just left an adjacent hut, into wh'ch a Hying firebox crashed, totally .1 <Jtr.\y'r,;v th° habitation. The mill had tip and sharpen snw<= }