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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1890-2-13, Page 8BREAD.MAKER'S ruksir NEMER FAA, TQ QIVE SATISFAQTIQR FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.. C TO OUR PATRONS. A pertinent piece of advice in the columns of a late trade journal, ran thus: -•-However hard you may have worked during 1889, resolve to do a little better in 1890. It is not a diffi- cult matter to see when better and more work might have been done if one cares to scrutinize closely, even though the vision be defective and pov- erty to groat to purchase a pair of specks. We have noticed a few weak spots in ourselves and inspired by the above bit of advice, resolved to adopt it as one of our rules for 1890 and faith- fully observe it for at least a week. We.' are trying to put stock in best pos- sible shape, to fill every gap and give every shelf, drawer and corner the cleanness and neatness of a new pin. Our Book; Stationery, Small ware and Wrapping paper departments are in good shape and Fancy goods ever ready to supply the demands of Wed- ding, Parting and other friendly gifts. The patrons of both our Jobbing and Retail trade will kindly accept our heartfelt gratitude for their past liberal support. J. Grigg, Exeter. ,LOCAL JOTTINGS. -H. L, Billings, Dentist, for the beat artificial teeth. Read Bissett Bros. change of advert- isement in this issue. A weekly newspaper will be publish- ed in Ailsa Craig shortly. The second reading of the Orange Incorporation bill took place on Mon- day. —H-I..Billings, Dentist, Gold f flings a specialty. Office over O'Neil's Bank Exeter. Don't forget the date of Happle's big' sale on Lot 20, con. 9, Hay, on Thurs- day, March 13th, 1890. 'Its an ill wind that blows nobody good'—the medical men in town have been reaping their harvest. We return our thanks to Mr. E. Fish and Mr. Jamas Stewart, for copies of January issues to complete our file. Wanted—An able-bodied blizzard capable of doing good work. A two months' job to the right kind of blizzard Apply at once. The irrepressible Dan Moran, of Sea - forth, has moved his bag and baggage to Goderich, where he intends to locate as a bill poster and light porter. All Leases taken out after Febuary lst 1890, the Canada Company having reduced the rates of interest there ,.„on to 4 per cent, instead of 5 per cent as formerly. Mr. William Flanigan, fanning mill manufacturer of Clandeboye, has assigned to James Alexander, of Ailsa Craig. It is expected the estate will fully cover ali liabilities. The bad weather has been harder on the Canadians who usually spend the winter in the Michigan lumber woods than the alien labor law. They are coming back here penniless. To complete our file for the year 1889, we requiregcopies of our issue of December 12th and 26th. any sub- scriber having these copies will confer a favor by sending the same to us. The sale of the effects of the estate of the late James Hodgson, took place on lioN Monday afternoon. The stock sold well while the implements sold low. The total amount realized was about $650, Prof. Loisette's Memory System is creating greater interest than ever in all parts of the country, and persons wishing to improve their memory should send for his prospectus free as advertised in another column. Feb. 13 —4t. Barley was 65cts per bushel last year but now it is away down and to keep in harmony with the present depression, Brumpton Bros. have their goods mark- ed at rock bottom price. A call will, convince you that we mean Business. The proprieter of the Exeter Grist Mill wishes to announce to the custom ors and patrons, that the mill be -kept running until further notice.Chopping and gristing will be attended to as us- ual. All orders left at the mill for flour or feed will be promptly attended to. One evening recently a young gen- tleman entered our sanctum, who had just returned from the Library with' a novel, which he laid on the desk and on leaving took in mis- take our dictionary. We hope he will seon return it, and be more careful in the future Arthur. The guild of the Trivitt' Memorial Church held their annual meeting for the election of officers on Thursday last; The attendance was large andenthusi- astic. The following were elected:— President, Mrs A, Q, Bobiet•; vice Presi dents, Mrs Gidley,Mrs. Fairbairn and Miss Hyndman; See-Treas.,Mrs. R. H. Collitl s. The smallest town in theworld to support a newspaper is Orando, in the Big Bend County, Oregon, There 'are three houses in town and eight inhabit• ants, four men three women and a little girl, yet the News . a is published 8 p ed every week. The compositor on the News "keeps bach" in the little room occupied by the type cases and a six- column army press A kitchen table ie used for an " imposing stone," and the cook stove serves to warm the office And fry the bacon for both editor and printer, An exchange says,—Opo of the pe- culiarities of la grippe is that the afflicted don't care to eat'. There's where the average country country editor gets ahead of it, they so seldom get anything to eat they get out of the habit, Messrs Crawford and Sebor, of Anes- villeilowa, shipped from this station on Monday last,a carload of splended Stab lions, anongst their number was the young stallion "Black Horse Pat," purchased from T. W. Hawkshaw of this place. • - - Our villagers learn with deep regret of the death of Mr. James Balsden, which sad and melancholy event occur - ed on Friday evening last, at the ad- vanced age of 69 years. Soine short time since he fell from a ,wagon, and received injuries thereby that caused his death. The funeral took place on Monday, and the remains were follow- ed to their last. resting place,by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and rel- atives, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. We sympathize with the sorrowing relativ- es in their sad time of trial and afflic- tion. Mr. R. C. Brumpton,who has been a resident of Moorfield, arrived here last week together with his wife and fam- ily, and intend residing here, having purchased the interest of Mr. Reid, of the firm of Brumpton and Reid. We welcome Mr. Brumpton among us, The Moorfield correspondent of the Harri- son. Tribune has this to say of him,after his departure from that place:—"Mr. R. C. Brumpton, who has been the C. R. of Court Conestoga, C. 0. F., for the present half year, declared the office vacant as that would be the last meet- ing'he would be able to attend, as his work called him to leave Moorfield and take up his residence hi Exeter. In Mr. B. the village loses a shrewd busi- ness man and a citizen always willing to aid every thing which he thought for the benefit of the village. After lodge was closed the Foresters tender- ed him a farewell oyster supper, at which each member was premitted, if married, to bring his wife or daughter, and if nnniarried, well, his best girl, if he had one. After a couple of hours had been pleasantly spent the company dispersed. We might also add that Mr B. was a member of the A. 0. U. W., also an active member of Star Lodge ,I. 0, G. T. Mr. B. leaves behind him many friends whowill be glad to see him should he ever visit our village, where he has carried on business as a general merchant for the past five years. We wish him success in his new business and that it will prosper in his hands. Cali on Telephone. Bellow Exeter. Exeter. Exeter hellow. Anything new Exeter? Yes B. Bros. have ar, elegant display of spring and summer prints. They mean business and have come to stay. What We MayExpect. As long as this spring like weather. continues no sleiging, no skating, but lots of fresh eggs, some la grippe, colds coughs, sore throats,brisk times for the medicine men, quiet times for the mer- chants, money scarce, blue merchants, some weddings,lots of fair promises that is when drafts or notes come due. Accident. Mrs. John Crocker, of this place. met with a very severe accident on Satur- day Last which might have cost her life. It appears she was engaged in her household duties and by some means walked into the trap-door which led to the cellar and in the fall broke her thigh. She is, we are glad to say, re- covering. Pork Packing. We notice that the pork packing busi- ness of Chicago has been more brisk than for two years during the thirteen corresponding weeks. `1'or the last thirteen weeks 1,757,000 hogs have slaughtered and packed, while for the corresponding period of last year the number was 1,062,000, and the ` year before 1,374,000. Some body must eat a great deal of pork, whether it be good for human health or not. Firemans' Concert. The annual concert under the aus- pices of the Exeter Fire Brigade, will be held in Drew's Opera House, on Fri- day evening, 21st inst. The committee have spared no pains to make this the concert of the season. Some of the best local and foreign talent has been se- cured for the occasion. A grand torch- light procession, headed by the Exeter Brass Band will take place . the same evening. Reserved seat tickets can be obtained at Dr. Lutz's Drug store. Admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35. Wait for it and you will be more than pleased with the entertainment.. Personal Mention. Mr. E. J. McRobert, manager of the Mutual Life h,surance, :Co, of New York, for Western Ontario, was in town on Thursday, and appointed Charles Snell, special agent for Exeter, Dash- wood, Centralia and Crediton.—Mr. E. Harwood, left for Toronto, on Thursday. -Mr, Jas. Walters, visited Toronto and Hamilton, last week.—Mr. H Speck man and Jos. Senior, paid Bleinheim a visit on Thursday.—Mr. John Taylor, visited Denfield on Thursday. -Miss Crocker, left on Saturday for Thedford. — aBarirs itis Collins andElliotvisited v sited the county town on Saturday.—Mr-W. H. Nerity, visited Brussels on Saturday —Mr. John Vail and Wm. Delve, of London, visited our town and attended the funeral oflate the 1 a e Mary Vail • it on Thurs — r:. day. Mr. Samuel Sweet left on Monday for Port Hope, to attend the Supreme Grand Lodge Sons of Eng- land Society.—Mr. Alex. Colquhoun, from Douglas, Manitoba, is vision friends in town.—Capt• Annie Case of the Salvation Army, Mitchell, spent Monday in town.—Mr Lewis H. Dick- son, visited Dublin on Tuesday. --'Mrs, W. Jacket), of,Usborne, left for Alma, Mich., on Friday last,wheie she will, re- main. for site weeks, -.Miss .Gould and Miss Becket, are visiting friends in London,—Miss Polly Bawden, is vis- iting friends in Lucan- Mr. David Rowcliff left on,Tuesday,last to occupy a position in Bells mill, Kippen, as miller. —Mr. William Summerville returned to Exeter on Saturday welling from Wiraton, Ont.—Mr A. Lanrmie, left for his home in Detroit Mich. on Tuesday evening.—Miss Bawden, of Lucan, is the guest of the Misses Bawdens.—Miss r1rebble left for Winghaui, on Tuesday evening,—Mr. Wesley Snell, who has been on a hunting tour in Grey town- ship, returned on Wednesday evening with a well filled bag of game. Exeter School Report. The following is the report for the month of January of room No. 1 of Ex- eter Public School based upon general proficiency, conduct and application.— SIXTH CLAss,-Albert Gregory:978, Alfa Essery 973, Clinton McCallum 748 Ren- nie Kinsman 688.—Firrii Ceass.— Maud Hicks 1145, Clara, Horsey. 903, Katie Clement 897, Richard Pickard 877, Melville Martin 874," - Hattie Mc- Callum 869, Rochford' Nelson 780, Wm, Browning 744, Jennie Pickard 744, Lilly John 743, James Sweet'740,Della Crocker 683, Carrie Earl 606 Loria• Cruise 579.—Seranut Fouu'x ,CLASS.— Norman Creech 770. Willie Clark 751, Lida Trevethick 754, Egerton.' Foilick 750, Polly Bawden 733, /Willie Brooks 724, Elsie McCallum 72O, Nellie Dor- ward 714, Belva Holland 701, Aquilla Snell 685, Loyd Glanville 674, Willie Ross 634, Garnet Hyndman 620, Addie Holland 592,George Eacrett; 571, Heber Clement 544, Mary Brown 538, Cora Cobbledick 524,Annie Lovett 517,Maud Christie 470, Eunice Eacrett 443, Mar- tha Treble 432, Thomas Smith 427, Cred Treble 407, Ross Holland 388. JUNIOR FOURTH CLASS.—Willie Fair- bairn 803, Preston Ross 690, Warren Snell 642, James Kielland 613. Annie Fish 523, Nettie Martin 514, Janet Brown 498, Ida Snell 485, Thomas Handford 457, Willie Dignan 434, Fred Pickard 406,Nelson Hoskins 400, Lottie Hicks 371, Andrew Oke 329, Bert Gid- ley 292. Council Proceedings. The council met for the transaction of business in the Town Hall, on Satur- day evening, all the members were present. The reading. and adoption of the minutes of the previous meeting. A communication was read from Mr. H. F. Kinsman, Sec.-Treas. Harmonic Band, asking use of Band Room for Monday evening. It was . moved by W. G. Bissett, seconded by D. A. Ross, that the above request be, granted.— Carried. A communication from the Waterous Engine Co., of Brampton, in reference to Eire Engine &c.,was read and filed. On motion of H. Spackman, seconded by D. A. Ross, ,that the follow- ing orders be paid. -Carried; Jas. Creech $2 charity to S. Fanson, _02.59 gal :trity to J. Veal, $2 charity to J. PTIer, 50 cts charity to Mrs. Wilcox; M. 'Eacrett,; $4 postage; Bell Telephone' CO; 40, cts. Moved by James Oke, seconded by H, Spackman, that J. Piper receive $3 per week until further notice,—carried. Moved by H. Spackman, seconded by D. A. Ross, that J. Vail receive $2 per week until further orders.—Carried. Communications were read from Ham ilton sewer pipe Co., and Bowman,&Co„ dealer in sewer pipe, giving prices of all sizes. Moved by H. Spakman, se- conded by Jas. Oke, that a 12 in. tile drain be laid from the post -office to Hawkshaw's Hotel, thence under the creek to Carling's field.—Carried. Moved in ammendment byW. G. Bis- sett,that the matter of drain be deferred for the present. No seconder to the motion. Moved by Jas. Oke, seconded by D. A. Ross,that we ask for tenders for cedar, and pave the west,'.' side of main street from Spackmans' corner to Hawkshaw's Hotel. It 'was moved in ammendment by H. Spackman, second- ed W. G. Bissett, that we ask for ten- ders for cedar, but the matter of pave- ment be left over for further consider- ation. The motion was carried. Mov- ed by W. G. Bissett, seconded by D. A. Ross, that 'William Drew receive $8 in consideration of lock taken from the old lockup. -Carried: Moved"b H.Spec k - man, seconded by D. AaPless, that the council adjourn until Saturday even- ing 15th inst. at7.30.—Carried. Crediton, Council meeting was held,, here on Monday. Mr. Jacob Eilber jr.of East Saginaw, is on a visit to his parents. Mr. Mathew Morlock and family have become residents of our village. Miss Teckentine, of Saginaw, Mich., is the guest of Miss Carrie Eileer. Revival meetings are ,being contin- ued in both churches with good results. Mr. J. 1;I. Hobb,principal of our school was laid up a few days wattle grippe: Messrs Ratz, Eilber and Sherritt at- tended the County Ccuncil at Goderich last week. Mrs. Yager and daughter • are both seriously ill with inflamation of the lungs and measles. A serious accident befel 'Miss' Ida Weiner on Saturday last, when she fell and severely injured her knee. Mr August Sweitzer left on Monday for San Francisco. He will be absent for some months travelling along the Pacific coast. Mi.p s har Charles Sanders, of the Exeter ADVOCATE and John Knight, Station operator, were in the village on Satur- day evening. Mary of our people are sti5'ering, from the after effects of the influenza Mr. Walter Clarke was seriously ill for a few days, Mr. John E.lump jr. has also been very ill. Mrs, Yager ,and Mrs. Redmond have had severe illness: EAT!4 LE 1LICHARD PICI ARIYS. IMMENSE BARGAINS IN Black and Colored Dress -Goods. Black and Colored Silks and 'Viers. Ladies IVMantl - s Ulst r s, Dolmans & J'ack is Fur Coats, Muffs & long Boas. Mens Fur Coats, Caps & Gloves. Felt & Leather Boots & Overshoes. Wool Shirts and Drawers. CC Boys ready-made suits & overcoats In fact everything will be sold at prices that will ensure a speedy clearance. RICHARD PICKARD. . We regret to annouuce the death of Mr. Paul Link. He passed peacefully away on•Sunday morning after a lin- gering illness of several months. Mr. Link had been a resident of this vil- lage for many years and was highly respected. The remains were followed by a large number of people to the Crediton cemetery on Wednesday morn - i ag for interment. He leaves a widow, five sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. Hibbert. Mr. Jas. Miller jr. is suffering at present from neuralgia. Mr. E, Speare was the guest of Miss Chubb on Monday last. Mr. 0. Walker, of the 10 con. is bus- ily engaged preparing the material for the erection of a dwelling house. Another of the old settlers departed this life on Friday last in the person of Mr. John Drake of Staffa. The deeeas ed had been a sufferer for some time from a disease in the stomach till at last death ended his sufferings, The remains were laid in the Staffs ceme- tery on Monday. The friends and rel- atives hvae the sympathy of the com- munity in their bereavement. BIRTHS. DAVIs.—In Crediton, on 31st Jany, the wife of Mr. Wm. Davis,of a daugh- tcr. ' DOYLE.—In Stephen, on 10th inst., the wife of Mr., James Doyle, of a son, McPrniRsoN.—In Exeter north, on the 9th inst., the wife of Mr. Alex. Mc- Pherson, of a daughter. 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