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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1896-1-30, Page 1117 tbotate. NINTH YEAR. -446 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY JANUARY 30, 1896. . C. B. SANDERS, EDITOR. The Molsons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital .... $2,000,000 Rest Fund .. ..... . , .. 1,375,000 Had office Montreal. F.' WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER. Money advance -a .- goodFarmer'sontheir own notes w_-1. one or more endorsers at 7 percent per annum. Exeter Branch. Open 'e'very lawful day from 10 a. m. to S p. m., Saturdays 10 a. m. to 1 p.m Ageneral banking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowodfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Dank at 3 per cent. N. D. HURDON Exeter, Dee. 27, '95. Manager PUBLTG MEETIN( . T. O. Currie, Grand Vice -President P, of I. and William Brook, Patron Candidate for the Commons, for North Middlesex will ad- dress a Public mooting in the Town Hall, Crediton, on Monday, t'eb. 3rd, at 7 u'olook P.M. MONEY TO LEND. Money to Loan at 5 & 5''/ per cent. Private funds. Apply to ELLIOT & ELLIOT. Jan'y 1806 Solicitor &e. Exeter. HOGS! HOGS! moo Dressed Hogs Wanted. For the next three weeks we will pay the highest market price for hogs, weighing from, 115 to 225 pounds each, delivered at Centralia. PARSONS PRODUCE CO. CENTRALIA. False Economy To Tun EDITOR ADVOCATE. SIR:—I hear one of the first acts of our new council on Monday evening was the cutting down the salary of our Constable, Tax Collector, Road Com- missioner and Health Inspector, all combined in one man, Now I am no friend of tbis man, nor is he to me any- thing but a public official, who has done his duty, according to a great majority of ratepayers, in a satisfactory manner. But how can he be expected to do so for less than one dollar a day? Why, even the men employed under him to do street work get their $1 25 a day, while this man, who is supposed to over look, direct and watch them, gets the magnificent sum of about 95 cents or less. Is this justice or fair play? I will stand up for right every time and say no, emphatically no! I am a supporter of the present council, but think if they find a man to do his duty faithfully they should pay him accord ingly, not dishearten him by taking bread out of his month. I am perfectly aware there are/ some villagers who would cut down everything if it saved a cent of their taxes, even if a detri- ment to public welfare. "ECONOMIST." Usborne British Grain Trade. London, Jan. 27.—The Mark Lane Express, in its weekly review of the British Grain Trade, says that English wheats have been dull and that foreign whoats haye advanced 6d. California cargoes are quoted at 28s. Corn has been much stronger. American corn for March shipments has been sold at 15s 3d. Oats have declined Gd and rye has gone 6d higher- To -day English whoats were held fur Gd. advance, For- eign wheats were firm. American flour sold well, despite heavy arrivals. Feeding barley was 3d dearer, corn 3d dearer and beans, peas and oats slow. CD - Grand Bend On Tuesday last three jolly sports drove over from Parkhill to participate in a quiet little rabbit hunt and after scouring gthe woodsfor a considerable time succeeded in bagging three tine cotton -tails On reaching the hotel after the hunt, Deputy Game Warden Gill appeared on the scene and demand ed a look through the rig, Thinking they had been killing game out of sea son the hunters set up a terrible howl and the air was rent with a volley of terrible oaths intended to frighten the warden from performing his duty but he wasn't to he frightened and continu- ed the search, Luckily, however, for them he found only the three cotton tails which are not classed as gate,- They ameThey were not aware of the fact that cotton tails can be shot any time. FOUND DEAD.—This week it becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of one of Usborne's fair daughters, in the person of Lilly Maud. second daughter of Mr. Alex McDonald, who died on Thursday last, at the early age of 15 years, i3 months and 23 days. Deceased had been ill for some time but there was every indication of her complete recovery and she was making prepare tions to attend the Anniversary Servic- es and tea in the Thames Road Presby terian church on the night of the 27th ' inst. On Wednesday night she went to her bed as usual with her sister bn. before morning she was stiff in death and apparently had died without a struggle with both hands elapsed , over her breast. The` parents have the sym pathy of the entire community in this their sad affliction. Dashwood. The recent soft weather has almost spoiled the sleighing here, though a very little snow would make it al- right again.—The revival meetings in the Evangelical Church are being well attended though the success has been rather small up to the present.—Mr. Thomas Snell has gone tie Toronto to take a Normal Course. --The topic of the day seems to be the proposed union School in Dashwood. Some are par- ticularly interested in the affair and as it is a matter of dollars and cents to them, we give them the right, though we beleive the cry has been carried to he extreme, One thing is certain the nasty little slurs that have been passed around will cut no figure, but only re• fleet badly on the ones who give them. We hope the clouds will soon roll away and that peace and happiness may once more reign supreme in our otherwise quiet neighborhood.—The remains of the late Mrs. Louis Kraft, Jr. of the Goshen Line, were laid to rest ori Thurs- day las: in the Bronson Line cemetery about two miles north of the villgage. Mr. Kraft has most sincere sympathy extended to him from the entire com- munity is this his severe hour of afflic- tion. Granton Miss Douckett returned to her home in Cleveland Tuesday accompanied by Mrs. Foreman with whom she has been visiting for some months.—Mr. and Mrs William Gunning, highly es- teemed pioneers of the south boundary, Blanchard, celebrated their golden wedding last Monday eyening by g•iv tug a grand banquet.—Mr. John Lang ford, of this place, was again the victim of a most painful accident. While operating the edging saw in Mr. A. Langford's sawmill last Saturday he in some unaccountable manner placed his right hand on the saw, cutting it to the bones crosswise on the palm, and com- pletely severing the bone of the thumb above the seccnd joint. This is the third serious accident that has befallen Mr. Langford in seven or eight months and while extending tel him our sympathies, I am sure it would not be misplaced if some friend would take the initiative n giving them a p ractical turn. Greenway. The Maccabee concert held last Fri- day evening was a literary treat long to be remembered. Mr. F. Porte, the noted Irish comic recitor was the great- est attraction and too much praise can- not be given him. His selections were highly pleasing. He can entertain old anti young as well as any of the noted stars from the large cities. Mr.' J, E. Harrison reading, the Misses Hotta, Juelie English, Carrie Wilson, J. Love and Sisters, W. A Wilson, are all well worthy of mention and would hold their own before a city audience. Rev. S. A. Carrier made a few interesting remarks Mrs. W. Holt gave an interesting address, showing the work the Lady Maccabees were doing.—Miss Munroe, of Bayfield, is visiting at Mr. Jas. Brophey's.—Mr. A. Mellon, of Walla Walla, Washington,visited friends here last Saturday. -Mr C. M. Wilson and wife, spent last Sabbath visiting friends in Thedford.—Mrs. D. Ulens, returned home last week, after spending a month with friends in l'orouto.—Mr. Valentine Ratz, the Liberal Candidate for North biding of Middlesex; was making friendly calls on the citizens in this vicinity last week.—Mr. David Trewell, Canada Co. agent, spent sev- eral days in this vicinity last week looking after the timber owned by the company.— Mr. John Sherritt is attend- ing County Council at Goderich this week.—Mr. Miller and Will Patterson, visited friends here last Saturday. Crediton GOOD CONCERT.—Without exagger• ation we can safely say that the con- cert held in the Town Hall, on Thurs- day night last, under the auspices of I. 0. F., was the best ever produced to a Crediton audience, The nt'ogram was carried out in full• and added to by enchores which was enthusiastically demanded by an appreciative audience. The character potful mance by harry Rich, of Toronto, and Will McLeod of Seaforth, was i,ide d well received and took the audience by storm, as did also the ventriloquism by Henry Simpson, although he was laboring under diffi- culties, having taken a very sick spell while on his way here. It was feared he would be unable to perform at all but he managed to fill in his parts, hut with 4ousiderable trouble. Geo. Zwic her assisted as accompanist and did his work admirably. Dr. Rollins acted as chairman in his usuat efficient manner and made a capital opening address, The affair was a grand success in every particular and the committee deserve the highest praise for the selection of talent. BIG SALE FOR 30 DAYS Of Ordered 'Clothing. We have a big lot of Scotch Tweeds, and Serges of all styles and colors, at about 3 of the wholesale price; and we can give you some bargains, in these fine goods. Come and get your, Holliday suit and overcoat and save 25 per cent. This is "a Snap. p To get a first class piece of goods cheap. We have some all wool Can- adian Tweeds -Nice Patterns at 25c. per yard. All goods cut free. Come andet your - boys suited a1 about half the � y rice of ready Ashes, Remember: the place. J. H. O R E IVE, Merchant Tailor. Around About Us. Blyth: The new penile school here will cost $5,000. Mount Carmel: Mr. A. McEachan came home from Michigan very ill this week. Mitchell: The Whyte Packing Com. pany, shipped 30 tons of pork to the lumber camps last week. • Grand Beud: Mr. Isaac Green is able to walk again on the foot which he cut some time ago. Lieury: Mr, Isaac Mollard 7th cen., is preparing to erect a large barn 46x 100 beet. Mr. Mark has the contract. McKillop: Mr. James Petrie had the misfortune to get his foot badly bruised while working in the woods the other day. Stephen: Mrs. U. McLeod, of the 14th con., aeeidently swallowed a large dose of paris green the other day. Medical aid was summoned and she is now in a feir way to recovery. Cromarty: Mr. George Miller has disposed of the north half of his proper.,. ty, containing a dwelling house and carpenter's shop, to Mr. Simon Miller, wagon maker, for about $350. St. Marys: After an illness of seven months, Haidee Louise, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wilson of this town exchanged the earthly for a heavenly home. on Wednesday 22nd 1 list. Tuckersmith: Mrs. Young, who re sides at the residence of Mr, G. E. Cress- well was unfortunate enough to re ceive a severe kick from a cow on Sun- day last, which caused a bad breakage of the right leg above the ankle. Hullott: It is our duty this week to chronicle the death of another old and respected resident of the township in the person of Mrs. Jas. Cox, of the 10th con., who passed away on Monday,13th inst., after an illness of about ten weeks Wingham: Walter V'tnstone's horse driven by W. Wylie, made a bad smash on Josephine street. Becoming un- managahle, it dashed across the street, completely demolishing the large win dow in th front of D. Rush's restaurant Kippen: The many friends of Mr. James Mustard, who has been very poorly for some twelve months or more will be sorry to hear that he is now very low, and gradually growing weaker, and that he is suffering much under his sore affliction. Tuckersmith: The Chas. Carter farm on the Huron road, consisting of 100 acres, (less the rai'road,) has been sold to .Mr. Gillespie, of Sault Ste Marie, for a sum in the neighborhood of $3000. Mr. Gillespie is a son-in-law of the de- ceased, and intends to occupy the farm himself. Blanshard: A.vacant. place in the family circle of Mr. and Mrs. George Spearin, has been matte by the death on Tuesday 21st inst., of their youngest daughter, Susanna Amanda. The de- ceased, who was 15 years and 6 months old, was apparently the healthiest of the family. Brucefield: Last week, Mrs. John Gibson received a present in the shape of a patch quilt, containing 2,510 pieces the handiwork of Mrs. Graves, of West Loran, already 98 years of age. It is not often that a lady of such an ad- vanced age, is able to cut and sew by hand so many pieces. Brussels: Lase. Sunday Rev. Samuel Jones celebrated his 88th birthday, and on Sabbath and Monday received the congratulations of his many friends. The reverend gentleman enjoys a fair share of good health, considering his increasing years, and gets to church almost every Sunday. Seaforth: The bylaw to raise $1,500 for the purchase of a town bell, the es tablishment of an electric fire alarm and the purchase of additional hose, vot- ed on by the property owners of Sea - forth on Monday last, was carried by a majority of 69. There were 124 votes recorded for the by law and 65 against it. Grey: James -McDonald was return • ing from Brussels on Friday evening when, in going through a pitch hole, the horse and cutter dissolved partner- ship. The animal was captured after a short run, and by the kind assistance of John Robb a set of harness was loan- ed that took Mr. McDonald safely home. Lieury: Fire broke out in the house of George Sellars on Monday afternoon but was discovered before serious dam- age was done. Brussels: J. D. Ronald met with an accident last week. He fell and hurt himself on the steps of his house, and has been laid up since Fullartou; Mr. Andrew Byers will shortly retire from farming and settle in Mitchell, where he and his esteemed family will be heartily welcomed. Mitchell: William Schafer's son Nor- man, who has been very ill with ap- pendicitis, after having undergone an operation, is reported to be improving. Seaforth: A little son of Mr. James Irvine, fell from the loft in the stable to the floor below one day last week sustaining severe injuries to his knee. Clinton Mrs. MeMurchie, relict of the late A A. McMurchie, died ou Wed- nesday, at the age of 52 years. It is not a year since Mr. McMurchie's death. Wingham: While working in the chair factory one day last wee:, Tom Carrick had the misfortune to receive a severe blow in his eye from a piece of wood. Tuckersmith: Mr John McGavin, was kicked in the breast by a horse on Tuesday last. It is hoped that his in- juries which are internal may prove very slight. Fullerton: Our new teacher, Mr. Samuel Sample, was welcomed at his home by an address followed by re- freshments provided by the ladies of the section: Seaforth: While returning from the funeral on Wednesday last Mrs. Step- hen Godkin was thrown out of her cut- ter near Grieve's bri lg'e and her shoul- der dislocated, Parkhill: Mr. J. L. Morrison has re ceived a letter from his son, Angus. in Northern Michigan, in Which he states that the, snow there is 40 inches deep on the level. Seaforth: Dr. M. C. Dewar has pur- chased. the medical practice of Dr. Campbell, end has leased the doctor's residence and office, and is coming to locate amongst us. Farquhar: Considerable preparation for improvements in farm buildings is going: on here. A. and D. McCurdy, D. Duncan, S, l+ioutley and Mrs. Gour- ley are all going to erect basements under their` barns, and Jas. McCulloch.: is going to build a largo brick house. Parkhill: Mrs. Harriet Saynor, one of the pioneer settlers in the township of West Williams, died on Friday at the residence of Mr. Wm. Atmore, aged 76 years. She and her husband came to Parkhill about twelve years ago. Deceased was a member of the English church and was highly respected, Her husband pre -deceased her six years. The remains were interred in the Syl- van cemetery on Sunday. Blyth: On Saturday evening quite a sad gloom was cast over our village when the report was current, which proved only to true, that Mrs. Stewart of East Wawanosh; about one and a quarter miles from this village, had been found dead. There was nobody in the house at the time. Her only daughter was out for a short time vie iting a near neighbour. Her two sons who are at home, were in the village at the time. Two more sous are away inthehusband cafes. Her preceeded 5 her many years ago. She was a true Christian mother and a consistent mem- ber of the Presbyterian church. Brussels: Thursday evening of last week Fred McCracken, eldest son of W. H. McCracken, an old and well known resident of this place, and Miss Fannie, second daughter of John Gardiner, of Bluevale, were united in the, holy es tate of matrimony at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W. H. Moss. The bride was attended by Miss Kate Richardson, of Teeswater, and Will. J. McCracken, brother of the groom, was groomsman. Mr. McCracken and bride commenced married life with the best wishes of a large circle of friends. Af- ter a short wedding tour through Bruce county they will settle down in Brus- sels. 1't*iugham: On Friday afternoon th - little 2 year old son of Mr. Geo. H. Ire win met with a painful accident. Mrs. Irwin was fixing a stove pipe upstairs, and the little fellow was watching oper- ations from below when a pipe slipped through the hole and falling down struck him on the bridge of the nose, making an ugly wound. Dr. Chisholm was called and found it necessary to insert seven stitches. The bridge of the nose was punctured and it is prob• able that he will be disfigured though youth is in his favor and the wound may heal so as only to leave a. slight disfigurement. At latest reports he is progressing as favorable as could be expected. Clinton: The alarm sounded a little after seven o'clock Friday evening and there was soon a big crowd of people on the streets After some minutes the blaze was located at the residence of Mr. James Miller, Albert street. The tire had started upstairs, evidently from the stove pipe or chimney A team from Davis' livery was soon at- tached to the fire engine, but some of time fastenings gave way and consider- able delay occurred before the Claret] don bus team, in charge of driver Wal- ker. appeared and delivered the fire fighter at the tank on Whitehead street. By the time the engine was throwing water the upstairs of the building was badly gutted. and the roof well burned. The principal por-. tion of the downstairs furniture was saved. The building and furniture was insured for $400. The destroyed property will cover the greater amount of insurance.—News Record. Kippen: Much sympathy in this neighborhood is felt for Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair, on account of the serious illness of Miss Maggie Sinclair, who, up to late years, was a bright healthy girl and was a warm favorite with all. About a year ago Miss Sinclair had a severe attack of la grippe, from which she seems never to have fully recovered Seaforth: Mr. Charles Clarkson, head master of the Seaforth C,llegiate In- stitute, received the very gratifying intelligence a few days ago that the public school algebra, of which he is the author, has been selected by the council of public instruction for the Northwest Territories, as the author ized text book in algebra for use in the public schools of the territories. Tuckersmith: Mr. James Gemmill has rented Mu's. Wm Chesney's farm, which is now occupied by Mrs. W. J Chesney. Mrs. Chesney* will remove to her own farm in the spring, which is now occupied by Mr. Henry For- sythe. Mr. Forsythe has rented Mr, James Cumming•'s farm, which is oc cupied by Mr. Hudson. Mr. Hudson intends coming to Egmondville to re- side. Clinton : The Collegiate had a narrow escape from what might have been a serious fire last week. The stove in the gymnasium is an upright, and a stick had been placed in it, which it is supposed, fell over and knocked the door open, allowing aportion of the burning stick to fall on the floor; it had burned 'a good sized hole clean through 'the floor, but went out itself, as the in- cident was not discovered until next day, it can easily be seen how narrow an escape the building had.—On Thurs- day eight while the carnival was in progress a large lamp was knocked over and and set fire to the boards of the gallery; althotl;gh it made' consider- able blaze, it was quickly extirgetish ed by Mr. Chant throwing his fur coat The Latest News in Brief John Dunham, a young married map of Stoney Creek, Ont., came to an un timely death Sunday night. About five o'clock Sunday morning the . lamp, which stood on at table beside his bed, exploded, and the burning oil, poured over the bed. Dunham sprang oat of bed and rushed into the street with the burning clothes. He was so severely burned that he died the same evening. Mr. Win. G. Hay, for 40 years one of the most prominent and public spirited of the citizens of Listowel, died on Monday night at the General Hospital in Guelph, where he underwent an operation about three weeks ago, Mr. Hay was in tis sixty-fifth year, and. was largely identified with the building up and the prosperity of the tpwn, in ho was a large property ower. He was head of the firm of Ha Bros, grain merchants here. He was a se- vere sufferer for years, and it was to give relief that he risked the o aeration which cost him hislife. Thomas Newry, aged 25, a 41,teestrig married farmer, residing on con. -4, South Yarmouth, met with an accident, on Saturday afrernoon that will prob- ' ' t., ably cost him his life. He was out hunting with his brother Edward. The latter was carrying a rifle, and in some manner the trigger caught in his coat and the gun was discharged, the con- tents entering both legs of Thomas, a little below the knee. The injured man was at once removed to his home and medical aid summoned. Blood poison- ing has set in, however, and it is not likely that he will recover. In 1888.90 the township of Colchester South constructed the Richmond drain. Through carelessness on the part of those who were working at the drain the water was allowed to overflow, and in consequence rhe lands and crops of about 100 farmers were damaged to the extent of $100 000. They sued the township, the case being known as Valaid vs Colchester South, and a writ for damages was issued June 20, 1890. Since that time it has been heard in several courts, and the plaintiffs have always had a verdict in their favor. Now the Supreme Court has confirthed the rulings of the courts below, and be- sides having to pay the damages the township will also have to pay about $3,000, the reference which was held Saturday placing the costs of the action at this figure. The family of George Sprague, re- siding on Cherry street, Ingersoll, had a narrow escape from being burned to death the other morning. Mr. Sprague was awakened shortly after 2 c'clock• to find the house full of smoke and himself, as well as his family, nearly suffocated, Realizing that the house was on fire, Mr. Sprague at once sprung from his bed and seized two of the children, who were sleeping near by, while Mrs. Sprague grabbed the baby, and together they beat their way out of the house clad only in their night apparel. The fire alarm was immed- iately sounded, and the brigade were soon on the scene, but their assistance was of no avail, the whole structure collapsing in a few minutes after their arrival. All the contents were dee- troyed, The house and contents were insured for $250 but this will not cover the latter. Berlin has a "Jack the Hugger." A Walkerton farmer has been fined $5 and costs for feeding uncooked offal to hogs. Mr. A. W. Stewart, of Kincardine, sold lots 45 and 46, con. A. Tiverton road, to Mr. Neil McArthur, for $4,250, John Lee has sold his farm on con. 10, East Zorra, for $3,500. It contained 57 acres, and Mr. 'C. Wittig was the purchaser. Five thousand dozen of fruit jars was turned out last week at the Wallace - burg glass factory and shipped to Van- couver, B C. 'A petition is being circulated in East Nissnuri and West Zorra, praying the license commissioner not to grant an- oth•er license. Look out for colds, at this season. Keep yourself well and strong by tak- ing Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great =lc a d blood purifier. Ex -Aid. Robert Robson, of Brantford, jumped from a moving train, and is suffering from concussion of the brain. His condition is serious. Mr. Gordon Uendersbn, ticket agent 'for the G. T. Pi- for some years pastj at Goderich, has been promoted to a simi- lar position at Stratford. Joseph McDougall, of Wallaceburg, who was arrested in Detroit on a charge of abducting Mrs, Larch from her hus- band's house, has been committed for, trial. Tilsonburg, ender the management of John Mero,, will hold a turf meeting on June 16, 17 and 18, at which $3,000 will he devided.. There will be three races each day. Fire at Amherstburg Sunday even- ing damaged thegrocery stock of C. F. Wilcox to the extent of about $1,500 The building owned by Mrs, Young was damaged $500. On account of suffering from a can. or above the knee, Vermon Sage, the 17-yearold son of Mr, Edwin Sage, East Oxford, had to have his leg ams tweeted on Thursday. SIIUART.—In Exeter. on the 22nd inst., the wife of Oscar Shuart, of a son. MORGAN—In Usborne, on the 28thinst. the wife of John Morgan, of a son, DavEY.—In Exeter, on the 5th inst., the wife of Richard Davey, of a daughter. ➢1 J.dt ItI:iQES. Ross—Munson.—At the manse, Eg- mondville, on January 21st, by Rev. N Shaw, Mr. Wm Ross, to Mrs Hen- rietta Munroe, both of Tuckersmith. JAMESON—GLENN—On Jan. 22nd. by Rev. J. 0. Nethercott, at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr. John Glenn, Blaushard, Mr. D. W. Jame- son, barrister, St. Marys to Miss Annie Glenn. UEATIIS SMITH—In Seaforth on January 20th, John W. Smith, youngest son of Mr. Samuel Smith, aged 23 years and 11 months. Sa1IT.lz.—In Seaforth, on Jan. 23rd, Margaret Isabella, youngest daugh- ter of Mr. Samuel Smith, aged 26 years. HoDGsoN.—In Palmerston, on the 25th inst., Mary Myrtle,- only child of Mr. and Mrs. James Hodgson, aged 1 year and 1 mouth. SPEARIN—In Blanshard, on Tuesday. January 21st, Susanna Amanda, daughter of George and Susanna Spearin, aged 15 years and 6 months. WILsoie—In St. Marys, on Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, Haidee Louise, youngest daughter' of Henry E. and 7"raueis C. Wilson, aged 11: years and 4 months, MCDoxar.D..—In Usborne, on the 23rd inst., Lilly Maud, second daughter of Alex, McDonald, aged 15 years, 3 months and 23 days. Maoitn.—In. Detroit, on Jan. 22nd, Mary Isabell, daughter of the late Hugh Moore of Clinton, aged 17 years and 1 month, Mcalnuctre.--In Clinton, on Jan, 22nd Agnes, relict of the late A. Mc, Murchie, aged 51 years ens 1 month.,