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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1895-9-20, Page 8We will make our dis play of Fall and Win- ter Millinery on Friday and Saturday 20 & 21 Sept. Also our immense stock of Ladies, Misses and children's Falb. and Winter Mantles. Versount attention. Mr, Fred Gidley, an old Exeter boy, is renewing acquaintances. here,- Lerin Lee, of Loudon, visited his broth- er Sam Lee .one day last week. -Mr. John Benton and wife, of Goderieh tp., passed through town on Saturday, Dal brother, sroth their way to visit the latter's Mr. Kilpatrick, of Ildertou, who isjvery ill, They returned Monday, -Mr, B. Swartz, proprietor of the River House, Bayfield, and formerly ofExeter, spent wayto is h a here, He was ou '11u. i 'Monday the Western Fair Mr: James Wanless, of Duluth, Minn., wasin town last week visiting the scenes and friends of his boyhood, It is several years since he left here, and he says Exeter has im n c proved wonderfully during his abso absence. He left on Saturday for his home whore he is engaged in the law profession. Miss Hoskin, niece of Mrs, D, French, returned to her home in Toronto last week, -Miss M. Sharon, who has been camping for some time at Gran Bend, is the guest of Mrs. Hugh Spackman. -Mrs, Geo. Floyd left Exeter on Thurs- dee morning for a three months' visit in Buffalo. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. John Brawn, who has been in Exeter waiting on her par- ents during their protracted illness, - Mr. B. Swinerton, of Halifax, N. S., a former resident of Exeter, was in town Wednesday week renewing acquaint- ances, -Mr. R. Leathern is spending a few weeks with friends in London. - Mr, Thos, B. Carling left Monday more- ing for Manitoba where he will en- deavor to dispose of considerable land property of his late father's estate. - Mr. Robt. Sweet, who is conducting a harness shop in Dunnville, is spending a few days with relatives and friends in town, -Mrs. A. Hicks accompanied by her daughter Lottie, left 'Tuesday to visit her brother, Rev. Geo. Cobble - dick, in Brussels. -Mr. Sam Cudmore,of Kippen, visited friends and relatives in town this week. -Mark, son of Mr. John Mitchell, who had a relapse of typhoid, still continues very low. -Miss Annie Smith, of Ridgetown, formerly of Exet- er is renewing acquaintances in town for a few days. -The AnvocA.TE ack- nowledges a very pleasant call from Mr. John McNaughton, of the Port Elgin Times, on Tuesday. Mr. McNaughton, will be an attendant at -the Western Fair, London, making the journey on his ` bike,' -Mr. D. French, who has been visiting in Oshawa during the past two weeks, returned home Monday. -Miss Edith Sanders, Milliner, left Wednesday to fill a situation in Blyth. -Mr. Geo, Daw, of Mount Brydges, was here attending the funeral of his grandfather on Tuesday. -firs. Shin ner, of Parkhill, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs, John Taylor, Main Se - Andrew Taylor and wife, of Union, Ont., are visiting Mr. Taylor's father, Carlin; St. -Mr. and Mrs. Blatchford, of Thames Road, who left here in June to visit friends in England, have sailed from Glasgow for home via New York. - Mrs. Bobier, Miss Hamden and Mr. Bick- nel who havebeen on an extended trip to England,sailed from Liverpool for home via Montreal on the 12th inst., per S. S. Labrador. -Mrs. John Taylor and three chillren. have had a hard tussle with throat trouble the past week, but we are pleased to sass they are able to be out a„ ain,-111r. Wm. Daw, of Clinton, was here attending the funeral of his grandfather, Mr, Thomas Pollard, this week. -Miss Hattie Dunsford. of Mar- leette, Mich., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Thos,Bissett.-ls'r,and Mrs. Peter Baw• den and Miss Millie Cudmore visited friends in Parkhill on Sunday. -Miss Jennie Taylor, of Toronto, is here at- tending the wedding of her sister. - Miss Edith Walters who has been vis iting friends in Winghaln for the past week returned home Monday. -Mrs. W. H. Verity, of Brautfurd, is visiting her daughters, Mrs. T. B. Carling and Mrs. R. Pickard. -Mr. R. H. O'Neil, of Lu - can, was in town Wednesday. -Mr. J. P. Ross, who has been in Winnipeg for the past few months, returned home, Saturday. -Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, of Parkhill, spent Tuesday night in town. --Mr. N. Hooper, of Chathatn, was in town a few days this week, shaking hands with old. friends. -Will, Dignan and Warren Snell wheeled to London on their "bikes" Sunday. -W. H. and Mrs.Parsons left Wednesday for Harri- son to attend the funeral of the latter's father. Winter Apples. Any person wanting choice hand picked apples, can get the same from W. H. Levett. A number of gipsy rigs passed through town southward on Tuesday. We are showing the larg- est range ever brought into 1 eter, imported direct from Europe by ourselves and bought for cash early in the season before the recent heavy advance in prices. These goods cannot be repeated and any Lady requiring a mantle for herself or girls will save money by purchasing it from usat once. Every Lady is cordially invited to inspect our stock. FAIR DAYS 23rd gi9 24th hist The town Council meets Friday even- ing, 20th, The "Staff -of Life" sells .for 4 cents a loaf in Clinton. The, Western Fair at London, Ont., was nominally opened b'riday and will end on Saturday, list, Two more subjects have been sent to Oakville to take the gold cure, one From Mitchell and the other from St. Marys. • The Ridgetown Plaindealer says: - "Mr, W. E. Gundy, :Barrister, is away to Windsor, word having been receiv- ed that another of his brothers, a lad of 13 is down with typhoid." Threshing oats is a dirty and dis- agreeable job this fall, The smut is so bad that those who attend the machines bear a striking resemblance to the burnt cork fraternity at the close of each day's work Mens pure wool sox 10c,; girls ribbed cashmere hose 14e; women's ribbed cashmere hose 25e; $1.35 flannelette blankets for 90c.; 11 yards Cylon flan- nelette for $1.00 at the 13ig Bankrupt Store, "Master George, son of Wm. Fanson, while walking on a pair of stilts a few days ago, fell, the calf of his leg com- ing in contact with a nail in one of the wooden legs, The result was that Dr. Large had to sew up the wound." - Thornberry Herald. We will offer special bar- gains on both fair days in all departments. R. Pickard Son. Direct Importers. LOCAL JOTTINGS. Make arrangements to hear Ramsey on Fair night. Plan of hall at F. Knight's grocery Yes the most complete stock and lat- est styles in Tweed dress goods at the Big Bankrupt Store. hymeneal. The Triyitt Memorial Church, yester- day (Wednesday; afternoon, was the scene of a very interesting event, it being the marriage. of Mr. llobt. Din- ne-v, to Miss Davis, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis, Gidley St. The ceremony was performed by the rector, Rev. E. W. Hunt, at 4 o'clock. Rob. and Millie, are both well-known young citizens of Exeter, and their many friends join the ADVOCATE in extending congratulations and well. wishes for their future happiness,' They will be at home to their friends in about two weeks in the little white cot- tage on Gidley St.,, which is now under repairs. The wedding dinner was served at the bride's parents of which a large number of invited guests par- took. The evening was joyously spent and many good wishes and congratu- lations were extended the newly mar- ried couple. Orange Blossoms. Another one of Exeter's fair daugh- ters has joined hands with one of our cousins across the border and will hereafter make her home under the Stars and Stripes, -We refer to Miss Annie Taylor, eldest daughter of Mrs. Thos. Bissett Sr., Gidley St. The mar- riage ceremony took place at Mr, Bis- eett's residence and the wedding was a very pretty one indeed and was per,. formed by Rev. Jacklion, of James St. Methodist Church, The groom, a Mr. Brown, of Marlette, Mich., was assisted by Mr. Frank Shapton, and the bride by her sister, Miss Jennie, The, band serenaded the happy couple in the evening. We are always pleased to congratulate our young American friends who are fortunate enough to secure one of our fair Canadian girls for a wife, but would also like to see themtake up their residence here. However we extendonr hearty congrat- ulations to Mr. and Mrs, Brown. May their trip homes be a safe one at.d their Wheat itas dropped to 58 cents per bushel. Mr, T, Fitton is erecting a horse stable on the back of his premises.. See the new feather ruffsat the Big Bankrupt Store, only 85e and quite the proper thing for this fall. Edward Bowers who was sentenced to laingston penitentiary for five years for manslaughter, was released Tues- day and has returned to London. Toronto Industrial Exhibition con- cluded Friday night, The attendance was again very large, andthe officials report that the success of the Exhibition exceed all previous records, An interesting game of foot -ball took place on the fair grounds Saturday evening last between the Kirkten and Exeter teams, resulting in a victory for the home team by 1 to 0. The Kirktou team puts up a good game. H. Kinsman, dentist, was in town ea Tuesday making arrangements to visit Parkhill weekly. He has engag- ed rooms at the Central Hotel and will make his first visit next Tuesday, 17th inst. -Parkhill Independent. A valuable horse belonging to Mr. S. Martin of the firm of Perkins & Mar- tin, died suddenly on Friday last. Mr. Martin had been on a business trip through the country, returning via Grand Bend and was not home long before his horse took sick and died. NEW FALL STOCK COMPLETE AT THE BIG BANKRTJPT STORE. Come and see thenew dress goods, most beautiful stock we have ever shown. Come and see the new Goef cloth for capes and jackets. Come and see the new jackets with baloon sleeves. Come and see the grand value in new black dress goods. "Special for the Ladies." Our Millinery openings will take place on Friday evening Sept. 20th. and Saturday 21st -we extend a cordial welcome to every person to visit our shwo rooms during the openings -we have many special lines for this season. Come everybody Come. J. A. STEWART Don't forget the millinery opening at the Big Bankrupt Store on Friday evening and Saturday of this week - Come every body. Conductor Wamsley is taking his old run ou the London Huron, & Bruce, but he is not fully recovered from his recent severe illness. Clinton will only pay 50c. a light per night for its electric lighting in future. Mr. Wm. Levett is erecting a fine horse stable at the rear of his egg em- porium. For sale at once, one Parlor coal stove and one fancy box wood stove, J. A. Stewart, Exeter. Entertainment of the season -Ram- sey -on the night of Exeter fair. Plan of hall at F. Knight's grocery. Don't forget the Ramsey entertain- ment, Tuesday evening, Sept. 24th. Plan of hall at F. Knight's grocery, 0 YOU WANT THE BEST! A Splendid crop. Mr. John Gill took in his potatoe crop last week and if his is a sample of the potato crop in general, we are safe in saying that the tubers will fully com• pensate for the scarcity of fruit in this section, Out of a piece of land about 80 feet square Mr. Gill has taken over. Capt, Kemphas been doing .a good 122 bushels. This is the earliest and P best crop we have heard of in this vic- business in the sale of steamship tickets linty. for ocean passage during the past A Coil Din. month. The captain is an old sailor and is agent for all the best steamship companies in the world. Remember him when you intend to take a voyage across the ocean, "Mr, George W. Holman, clerk of the township of Usborne and a school teacher of eighteen or twenty years' standing, wasin town on Monday. Mr. Holman thinks of coming here to at- tend the Seaforth Collegiate Institute with a view of advancing himself in his profession."-Seaforth Expositor. On Saturday night last Mr. H. Spack- man had a narrow escape with his life, having takeu 2 tablespoonfulis of salt- petre in mistake for that of salts, A doctor was summoned and for' some time it was thought it would result fa- tal, but he is now fully reeoyered and none the worse for his unpleasant dose. Owing to the rush of work at Ross & Taylor's planing mills, a new planer and matcher has been purchased and will be placed in position next week. J. W. Broderick has removed to his new store, post office block. Another bankrupt stock just received -a nice clean stock. Look out for bargains, we sell cheap all the time. Do you know you can buy 85c. black Henrietta, pure wool ;silk finish, for 58c. at the Big Bankrupt Store. Compare any 85c. Henrietta in the trade with our 58c. and decide for yourself. Constable Manes, of Parkhill, has notified Crown Attorney Magee that he has recovered the horse and buggy stolen by the desperadoes caho tortured farmer Bullock. near Parkhill the other iourney through life be a lorg and night. The men have not been heard ppy one, of. We lay especial stress on the excellence of our goods, always keeping the quality up to the high- est point and while maintaining our reputation in in keep. er extreme l Dull to the wego this respect, P ing prices down to the lowest point. We i% ovv that nothing builds up a business like the selling of first-class goods , ---we e sel l them! m! Always sell them! and don't sell anything else! A grand assortment of Fall and Winter stock to select from and worthy your immediate attention Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Eats and Caps, Furnishing goods Notions, Etc. 18 oz to the lb and SG inches to the yard. Carling Bros. FALL MILLINERY OPENING! E. J. BPACPMAN & CO'S On Monday last Mr. Wm. Howard met with rather an unpleasant ex- perience whin; filling a barrel of water, at the river. It seems he was standing on the wagon in which the barrel was resting, when the horse made a sudden start, and ran away, precipitating Mr. Howard headlong in- to the river. Luckily he escaped little the worse for his unpleasant cold bath. ObltnarY. Death has removed another of our oldest citizens, in the person of Mr. Thomas Pollard, who died at the family residence Andrew Street, on Sunday last after a prolonged and painful ill- ness, at the age of 80 years and 7 months, Deceased was a former resi- dent of Usborne and moved here sever al years ago and has made Exeter his home ever since. The funeral took place to the Exeter cemetery, Tuesday. A good joke is told on a V1'ine ham clergyman. A nice looking young couple went to him to get married late• ly, and after the ceremony the groom handed the clergyman an envelope. The envelope was opened, ,and the clergyman swooned as he read on a slip enclosed: -"Strapped; will meet you at prayer meeting Wednesday night; God bless you.' It will be seen in the change of Elliot & Elliot's card in another column that they have started a branch- office in Hensall. Mr. Fred. Elliot, of the firm, will attend to the branch office and will be found there on Thursday of each week. This old firm need no recommendation from us as to their responsibility and reputation as legal vendors and solicitors. The people . of Hensall and vicinity may congratulate themselves on having such a respon• Bible firm represented in their midst. Before another issue of the AnvoCA'rn our Fall Show for 1895 will have taken place and we again call the at- tention of all our merchants and me- chanics to their duty in assisting the directorate in the annual event in keeping up its past reputation of being the best in the County. We hope to see every business man in town send a case of his various wares to the Palace this year. Our Fall Show is a direct benefit to everybody and should, there- by have the assistance of all. Not only assist it financially but make a show, ON FRIDAY EVENING AMD SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 Er 21. We cordially invite every lady to at- tend and inspect the latest styles for the Fall. Remember our store will �e open "�6RIDAYEVENING E. J. SPACKFi`7' A`6'i:y,���� a & CO., Saniweli's Block, Exeter, repo YOU ARE Races in Liman. Lucan Driving Park Association are making extensive preparations for a good day's races in that town on Mon- day, Sept. 23rd. The program will consist of three events, viz: -Free -for-. all -Purse $130; 2:80 class -Purse $90; and the 2:50 class -Purse $60. , There will also be a grand base•bell"inatch be- tween the Irish Nine and the Stars of Ailsa Craig which promises to be par- ticularly interesting. This will be a good day's races and all sports should take it in. now to intake a hnstnrd Piaster. A mustard plaster made according of the following directions will not blis- ter the most sensitive skin: Two tea- spoonfuls of. mustard, two teaspoonfuls hour, two teaspoonfulla ground, ginger. Do not mix dry- Place between two pieces of old muslin and apply. If it burns too much at first, lay an extra piece of muslin between it and the skin as the skin becomes accpstomed to the heat take the extra piece of, muslin away. Charles Neill at one time a resident in Exeter, but now a polisher at the Verity Plow works, Brantford, Wednes- day afternoon met with a very painful accident whilst engaged at his Work, The polishing of plows is done by a swift running grind stone, whilst ,the plow is slung under it in such a style that a man can easily swing it so as to give the whole a smooth sirfaee, While at this work, the plow which Neill was handling slipped in some way and he fell suddenly forward on the wheel, which ground the whole back of his right hand off to the bone before the poor fellow could get away.year, o r 15c. single copy. Delineator for October. The October number of the Detineet- or is called the Autumn Number and Contains a choice and varied selection of timely articles. It gives an author- itative exposition of Autumn styles, illustrating a variety of novel, artis- tic and beautiful garments. Especial- ly complete and valuable is its discus. • sion of mourning, Mrs. Roger A. Pry- or's paper on Etiquette of grief's out- ward showing being supplemented by an instructive article giving patterns and designs for mourning attire. Every mother with the responsibilities of a household should study what is said about fitting out a family, the season's costume needs of herself and her little ones being fully treated. Address all communications to The Delineator Publishing Co. Toronto, Ltd., 33 Rich- mond St. Wes1Toronto,Otlt. Subserip• tion price of the Delineator $1.00 per VETE TO SION'S To inspect our new goods. While always anxious to sell, you will not be ;unduly pressed to buy if quality and style are not right or to your taste. -New Mantles, Mantle Mantles. The newest styles of Ger- man goods, perfect in fit and at popular prices. Dress Goods, Dress Goods, Dress Goods, All the new novelties. See our all wool serges 42 inch wide for 25 cents. A snap - Our 54 inch tweeds 50 cts. New Hats, New Clothing, For men'and boys. A stock bays' pants and men's odd vests, just in. G: C. Johnston. FIRE ! • FIR P !! T FIR ! ! ! • Great clearing sale of goods slightly damaged by smoke and water. Having carefully overhauled the stock saved from the recent fire I End it in a much better condition than at first anticipated and intend to clear it out at half price. Now is your chance for bargains. Butter and eggs taken at cash prices, J. P. Ross. WEEKES B1106. . . . MARBLE DEALERS: MANUFACTURERS and DEALERS (•N MONUMENTS, SARCOPHAGUS, HEADSTONES, MURIALS, ETC SPECIAL NOTICE TO PARTIES BUILDING! A fine residence is not complete with- out marble top Furniture, -Wash- stands. mantles, table tops, etc„ these we make a specialty of, WEE CES BROS. Main St-, Exeter. Fall Fairs. , • ntral Ottawa ... ... Sept 28 to 28 Central, Huron, Exeter .........Sept. 23 to 24 Tuckersmith. Seaforth,. Sept. 26 to 27 Hay, Zurich Sept. 25 to 26 Western, London ,Sept. 12 to 21 South Perth, St. Marys .,Sept 24 to 25 Mitchell at Mitchell .Sept. 24 to 25 Northern. Ailsa Craig'•,..Sept, 26 to 27 Ktrkton..... .......... Oct. 2 to 3 iranton.... Oct. 1 to 3 Aaron, Brussels........Sept. 26 to 27 Christie's ..seger COMMERCIAL LIVERY. First-class Rigs and Horses Orders left at Hawkshaw's Hotel, or at the Livery Stable,(Christe'soldStand) will receive prompt at- tention. . • rL�elephone Term s Reasonable L Oonnsotzon Loudon, Huron and Brne.el • TIMB TABLB. GOING NoRT)- Passenger. London, depart 8.05 A M 530 RXETBR9.22 r M Centralia , 9.07 5.47 Hensall 9.87 015. Kippen 9 1.1 6,20 Brueefield 9.52 6.28 Clinton 10.12 6.55 Londesboro10.29 7.14 Blyth 10.38 7.23 Bolgrave 10.52 7.37 Wingbani arrive, 11.10 8.00 ekOliGSot1TH- Passenger Win 0liam, depart 6.35 A u 5.45 88 7 Jlelgrave Blytl7.03 4.04 Londesboro 7.io 4.08 Clinton 7.30 4.28 lien ..e1ield7.40 4.46' .ttLCiyll rpen ` 7:57 4,59 EN1ene,i8.06 K.2 E11.. ............ 8,25 Centralia 8.40 523 Our public library has just received its government grant of $1.65, which is to be expended in the purchase of new books. Librarian. Citpt. Kemp; reports the institution in.a flourishing cancli- tion and a good patronage during';` the hours of admittance.