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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1896-6-25, Page 1hen—, .16.2.W.6.41.131111:1010016. NINTH YEAR. -169 EXETER ONTARIO THURSDAY JUNE 25 1896. SANDERS, EDITOR The Mo!sons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital . , $2,000,000 Rest Fund. , , 1,375,000 Read office Montreal. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq,, GENERAL MANAGER miL Money advanced Parra er' s on their "w5wn notes wz4.1. one or more endorsers at 7 per cent per annum. Exeter Branch. Open every lawful day from 10 a. m.to 3 p. m,, Saturda;ys 10 a, ra. to 1 p.m Ageneral banking business traneacted CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts, Savings Bank at per cent, e N. D. HURDON Exeter. Dec, 27, '95. Manager A Permanent Investmont at 6 per Cent The Equitable Savings, Loan and Building Association of Toronto aro selling shares of their new issue of Permanent stook at 31.00 each. Partioipates in full earnings of the Association, from which they are paying 6 per cent, per annum half yearly. Balance of earnings piyable as a bonus at the end of each 5 years, For particulars of Security, re- quire of Gleorge Itemp, local agent, Queentston Cement. . Any person needing Qneenston Cement, or instructions as to its use should, leave their order with Delbridge Bros, Winehelsea, We are prepared to supply cement and do all kinds of work, in flooring, wails., eta. There is at present a sinallquantity of cement at Mr. H. Smith's flay, O. DELuninGE BEM, 'Virinehelsea EXECUTOR'S SALE —or— ialuatio Farm Proporill. The undersigned hereby offers for salo that valuable farm property, composed of lot number five, South Boundaryt of the Town- ship oi Hay, containing by admeasurement one hundred acres. This is the farm of the late Thomas Ching, EsqUire, and is one of the best in the County of Huron. There is erected upon the land a geed brick house and first class outbuildings. The farm is well drained and well fenced, conveniently situated to marker. and in every particular a most desirable property. For terms and particulars apply to L. R. DICKSON SAMUEL SANDERS Barrister, Exeter. Executor, Exeter. NOTICE Public notice is hereby given in pursuant' 4. To the Dominion Election Act, secton 116, ,'"that William Henry Hutchins, of the Town of Parkhill, lathe Electoral district of:North Middlesex, grain merohaut, has appointed T. L. Rogers, of the said Town of Parkhill, banker.. as his agent and that Valentine, Rats, of the 'Pov,-Inlifip of 'Steplibri, in the Electoral dis trict, has appointed Joseph Ro s ser, Hardware merchant, of the Village of Ansa Craig, as his agent Of which all per- sons are hereby required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. BILBER, Returning officer. Zurich, SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—One day re- cently as Mr. Louis Hawn, of the 9th concession of Hay was engaged draw- ing gravel from a pit, he met with a very painful accident, and one which it is very fortunate did not result more seriously. He was coming from the pit with a load, and, allowing the lines to get somewhat slack, ,the buckle of one line caught in the ring of the back band, and Mr. Haven got out on the tongue of the wagon to relieve the line and when in this position the horses got frightened, and Mr. Hawn, losing his balance, fell between theFor- tunately, he had presence of mind to catch on to the svhiffietrees, which in some measure broke the fall, but he was forced ultimately to let go his hold and the wheels of the wagon passed over both arms, and one wheel struck him on the head. One of his arms was broken, the other bruised, and he re- ceived a bad scalp wound. He was conveyed home, and we are pleased to learn that with the exception of the fractured arm, has now nearly recover- ed, and is able to walk around. It is, however, almost a miracle that he was not more seriously injured, as he is an elderly gentleman, and the wagon which passed over him was heavily loaded. The horses, after running a short distance, were caraured without doing- any further injury. They ran up against a fence, and were caught by Mr. Joseph Foster, who was on the road at the time. Laical" The friends of Thos, Orme, who had the misfortune to have his leg broken in two places about a month age, will be pleased to hear that he is rapidly re- covering. Though 84 years of age, the old gentleman has stood the ordeal bet- ter than maey men of 20 would have done.—W, J. Young, who has been running a flour, feed and grocery store opposite the Sun office, has sold his stock to J. S. Gilfillap, who has moved it to his premises. Biddulph Mr. T. Dauncey, 1st con., McGill Cray, erected a mageificent barn. Not- withstanding, all the cry of hard times. Any person travelling, as I have done, through the township of 131anshard, from Granton to Mitchell, would be de- lighted to see the splendid farm build- ings, counting no less than nine bank bares to be seen from the one position. At the same time the crops are suffer. ing more or less for the want of rain. Not more than half crop of bay will be cut this year. Fall wheat looks poor in most sections, but oats and barley look firm, Grand Bend There was a bee on Saturday clean- ing up the new addition to the grave- yard here, as the committee of manage- ment purchased some two or three acres from the Canada Company lying to the west of the present cemetery and will have it fenced with a new wire fence which is being put up and sold by Walter Scott and John Kennedy,— There was a job of gravelling let here by J. Sherritt on Monday to gravel the road lying east of here, It was tahen by Thos. Webb.—Mr. Gilleson repre- senting Bayley & Son, of Montreal, call- ed here on Monday. T ackersm ith , • Mr, Millson preached his farewell sermon at Turner's Sunday afternoon. Mr, J. Avery is building a dwelling house on his farm, and by all accounts will ozeupy it himself; he has lived in single solitude long enough, and shows his wisdom if he decides that "it is not good for man to live alone."—On Sun- day during the storm, the roof of Mr, Stevens' barn was blown off.—Miss Jennie Chapman of the 3rd concession, who has been poorly for some time, is now improving and will soon be around 'again in her usual healtha—Sin Wm. Cumming, who has been suffering from a sprained ankle, is again able to visit his friends on the 3rd concession. Greenway, GARDEN Pangv.---The Ladies' Band of Willing Workers, of the Boston Methodist Church, have every reason to feel highly pleased over the success of their annual garden party on Friday evening last. There was an abund- ance of strawberries and cream, pies. cakes and other eatables; also a good number to consume them A program consisting of musical selections by Mr. J. Grout's orchestra, of Parkhill, which was listened to with marked attention and by the clapping of hands and cheer- ing touched the right spot in the audi- ence. Mrs. Grout's recitation was lis- tened to very attentively. The ad- dresses by Rev. G. H. Thompson, R. L. Wilson and Mr. Heart were pleasing and instructive. The match game of football nroved a tie, each team getting 1 goal.—Mrs. R. Hutchinson treated a number of her young neices and nep- hews to ice crearn, etc., last Saturday afternoon. The grandmother, Mrs. Jas. Brophey, who attended to the care of the little folks, met with an accident on her way home. It appears she was sitting on a camp chair in a light spring wagon when the chair tipped over, causing her to fall to the ground hurting her shoulder. She has been confined to her bed ever since and is; feeling very poorly.—Rev. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Chant visited friends in this vicinity last Monday and Tuesday. At New York the jury in the case of Mrs. Fleming, charged with having poisoned her mother, Mrs. Bliss, has re- turned a verdict of not guilty. tilmlinE1•10 , Bicycles ! Bicycles! Bicycles ! -Sharon, Mr. W. A. Balkwill spent Sunday week with Mr. John Rowe.—Mrs. Hind of Eliroville has been at Mr, Jos, Dauncey's the past week.—Mr. Jos, Delancey was In McGillivray last Thursday attending, his brother's barn raising,—Mr. John rrevethiok Cred tot), was the guest of Mr, Thotnaa Amy on Sunday -2-M', Wm. Hind •who was very ill last week and for whose recovery doubts were entertained, is at present time somewhat improved.—Several of the farmers of the vicinity spent Thurs- day week at the lake taking in the political speeches —Mr. JohnRowe has somewhat of a curiosity in his garden, it being a goose -berry bush, the berries of which have no seeds. The part usually occupied by the seeds being hollow. We have uever heard of a similar case —A few clays ago a horse belonging to Mr. S. Brokenshire got its front leg entangled in a barb wire which resulted in an ar.ery being cut. The animal is progressing favorably at present. Owing to insufficient room in ray premises have decided to go out oP the Bicycle trade and with this end in view will sell my present stock Centralia. The Separate School children south of the village picnicked at Grand Bend on Wednesday last. They had a good day and a good time.—Formers around here are busy haying. and the crop is a fairly good one.—Eden public school had their picnic at Grand Bend on Saturday last and a. most enjoyable day was spent by both old and young. —Rev. Geo. Jackson, President of the London Conference, preached in the Methodist Church here on Sunday morning.—The Epworth League held an "At Home" on the parsonage lawn Oil Monday evening The evening was fine and most of the members were present who evidently enjoyed them- selves. Ice cream and other refresh merits were served free to all present. --.A7grand strawberry festival is to be held in the parsonage lawn on the 1st of July. The Exeter Brass Band and an array of talented speakers have been secured for the occasion. From Another Source. On the 16th inst., the young son of Wm. Hodgins, 2nd con., Biddulph, ran in front of a team of horses and narrow- ly escaped death from the wagon wheel passing over him.—On Se urday last a son of Mr. Gs Cobleigh, of end con., Mc- Gillivray, fell out of a chtery tree and was seriously injured.—Lumber must be cheap this year judging by the number of new barns going up in the country. —The roadsides .are, aderned by numbers of hardy thistles, and by bare spots where the earth having been removed for making banks for new barns, what are our commissioners doing.—Mrs. Horrell is visiting at Mrs. Parsons who has been very 111.—Mr. Frank Hilks, of Norwich, was in town for election.—On Monday last a son of Mr. Miller, of McGillivray, was injuied by being tossed up above the heads of his companions at school and falling to the ground. This practice among scholars should be prohibited. At, cost for Spot Cash.. Our wheels are the best in. the market. Come and get a snap. 1VInst be sold at once. J. H. CREIVE, Merchant Tailor Crediton Min NEW EVANGELTOAL CIIUR CIL— The formal ceremony in connection with the laying of the corner stone of the new Evaugelical Church, took place here on Sunday week. There was a very large turnout of people, if having been stated by those accustomed to es timate crowds, that there must have been over one thousand people on the ground. The new church is being erected on the site of the old one which has been pulled down, and until the new edifice is ready for use, the con- gregation worship in the town hall. This building was on Sunday, packed to the door and fully half the people were unable to obtain admission. The services were conducted by Presiding Elder Kreh, who preached an eloquent sermon in German. Rev. E. Eby, of Dashwood, also delivered a thoughtful and impressive discourse in English. The church choir gave several most pleasing selections. In fact, the choir are deserving of special mention and commendation for their beautiful sing- ing: The services in the church being concluded, the congregation repaired to the new building, where the cere- mony of laying the corner stone was proceeded with by the Presiding Elder A list of the articles placed in the stone was read by Mr. Charles Brown. There was deposited in the stone a list of the officers of the church, the name of the .pastor of the congregation, the names of the elegy man assisting at the cere- mony, the church periodicals and pa- pers, the newspapers of the day and the, current coins in use in the country, be- sides other church records. When com- pleted the new church will be equipped with all the modern improvements, and will be one of the most comfortable and commodious pieces of worship in the country. It is evected to cost about $12,000, and lest§ intended to have it completed and ready for occupancy early in the fall. It will be a credit to the liberality and zeal of the congre- _ gation and an ornament to the village, Ailsa Craig It is our sed duty this week to chron- icle the death of Mrs. John McKay sea, which sad event took place at her resi- dence on George Street, Ailsa Craig, on Saturday, June 13. The deceased was born iii Sutherlandshire, Scotland, in 1830 and, when three years old, moved with her parents to Canada and settled in North Oxford County, where she was afterwards united in marriage with Mr. johu McKay, and resided till about twenty five years ago when they, with their family, removed to this place where she remained until her removal by the hand of death. She was a con- sistent' member of the Presbyterian Church for many years, and leaves be- hind. to mourn her loss a husband, three sons and -five daughters: Rev. Wm. McKay, who has recently graduated. from Knox College; Dan of Port Stanley, John, Mrs. George Morton, Mrs. Wm. Hughes, Miss Georgina and Miss Annie all of this place, and Mrs. Cole of Wards ville.—Mr. John H: McKay, dry -goods merchant, is laid up from the effects of a bleyele accident which occurred on Friday. In a chivalric and successful effort to save a young lady from mis bap Mr. McKay jumped from his Red- bird while going at full speed and sus - tamped a very severe injury to his knee. Communication, To glen EDITOR OP TUE ADVOCATE:— Would some of our R. T. of 1"s inform the public to which branch of the Tem- perance organization they belong? Whether prohibitionists or moral sue- sionists, as ignorance of a knowledge of the distinction between the two breech- es is doing considerable harm to the order. It would be advisable for some who' are in a position to know to en- lighten us. No doubt many lodges have decreased whilst some have giyon up existence altogether in consequence of not knowing the nature of the pledge subscribed to. The question asked is this, "is a member of the order pledged to prohibition ? " Of course the word prohibition is not used in the pledge, but it is implied, (2) Which is the greater hero, the person who in youth pledged himself to abstaiii from certain vices, or the person who in consequence of custom, habit and. surroundings practice said vices for 40 years, and then giye them all up? What battle did the former fight ; -what victory did he win, as com- pared with the latter who had to fight against a habit of 40 years growth and. atiette'otasenor&'than conqueror. , A Member of the Order. At the Chatham Police Court Mon- day J. Etches was convicted of throw- ing an egg shell, filled with tar, at Phoebe Ryckman, a young woman, to whom it is understood he once paid attention, but who discharged him. The judge reseryed sentence until Monday, District Meeting of R. T. of T. , The District Council of Huron met as announced in Sodom on 17th inst., a goodly number of del:gates and others being present. J. E. Tim, S. C., tilled the chair. The meeting was disposed of in the usual way. Dinner 'and tea were served to large numbers iu Sate! Stan la ke's orchard. The entertainment in the evening was presided over by Mr. Wm. Harris, S.C., of 544. The house though considerably enlarged failed to accommodate all. The program, con- sisting of singing, recitations, speeches, etc., was lengthy, but not one half of the available contemplated pieces were put on the sheet for guidance of the chairman. Everything went off very satisfactory. Speeches were delivered by R. Cobleigh, Rey. W.H. Butt, Rev. A. Down and Wm. Lewis, recitations by Miss Handford and Miss Bailey, readings by the two lady tettehers from Crediton, Mrs. Colwill, Goderich; Pansy Prouty and Linna Prouty, of Sodom. Music and singing by Sodom Glee Club, Miss Nelson and others from Exeter, Miss Rennie and her two little sisters. Very good order prevailed, with a slight ex- ception from parties who should know better (not Sodomites) and whose names were given to your correspondent for insertion in the proceedings of, the meeting, but I refrain from giving the names; but the same forbearance will mit be the case should such an indis- cfetion be repeated. pomace organizations with a view to more effective work Rev. W. H. Butt on behalf of the committees on the state of the order, noted a marked decrease in member- ship, there being less one-half reported three years ago. This report led to a spirited discussion a number claiming that the capitation tax which is higher than any other temperance order is a draw back to its growth along temper- ance lines and that too much attention is given to this insurance department to the neglect of the other. Messrs. Warless, Varna; Deyman, Kippen ; Elford, Holmes y I le ; Colwell, Goderieh, and Staulake, Sodom, were appointed as a committee to try and revive dying councils and organize wherever new ones can be established. A cordial invitation was received from the Varna Council to hold the next meeting at that village. The in vitation was accepted and the meeting ordered to be held in January. A hearty vote of thanks were ten- dered the friends of Sodom fee their hospitable entertainment of the dele- gates. In the evening a public meeting was held in the hall which was crowdee'd to the doors and the program, a long and varied one was rendered by yisitiog members besides home talent, A Death Trap. San Francisco, Cal., June 23.—Two bodies at the Morgue, two more seen in the ruins, and thirteen persons. in- jured, one of whom is likely to die, and, five men accounted for—that is the list of fatalities as far as is known, that resulted :from the collapse yesterday afternoon of the three story frame boarding house known as the Brighton, on Fifth street. There are more bodies in the reins, buried under great piles of lumber and furniture. Some of those who names are on the list of missing are doubtless dead The two bodies recovered are Mrs. Ernestine Silverstein and Jesse May. Carelessness of the grossest sort is responsible for the collapse of the lodg lug house and the results of loss of life, Royal Templars The semi-annual district meeting of the R. T. of T's for the County of Huron was held at Sodom, near Exeter, on Wednesday, June -17th. There were upwards of 100 delegates present from Goderich, Varna, Kippen, Exeter, Cred- iton, Centralia and Sodom, The Dis- trict Councillor, Inspector Tom, of God erich, presided and Rev. W. H. Butt, of Centralia, acted as Secretary. Committees were appointed who re- ported at a later stage of the meeting. Rev. NIT H. Butt who had been sent as a delegate to the Grand Council gave a lengthy report of the proceed- ings of that body which met in Guelph on February last. Miss Pickard, of Hohnesvillereport- ed on behalf of the committee on dis- tribution of reports and papers and ad- vised the reading of "Ten years of Temperance" and the "Templar," the organ of the order. , Mock parliaments were sieggested as an excellent method of amusement and profit. The committee on temperance work., through Mr. Foote, Varna, recommend ed sermons to be preached twice a year on temperance and a special temper- ance lesson to be taught in the Sabbath Schools once •a quarter. He also re - A Terrible 'Accident A serious accident occurred in West minister on Tuesday, as a result of which one young man may lose his life. About a score of men from the immediate neighborhood were engaged in erecting a new been on the farm of Mr David Beattie, con. 3. The work was progressing finely when a large chain, which had been used. to ecure bent in position, broke, allowing the pondereus beam to- fall with a crash. In falling, it pinned Chas. Laidlaw, a son of Mk. Geo. Laidlaw of con. 4, of the same township, crushing his body so cruelly as to break several ribs from his backbone, some of which penetrated his lungs. He suffered other internal injuries as well, and will probably die, Another lad, Mr, Geo. Beattie was in- jured, but escaped with a badly frac tured leg and some bruises. He is the son of the owner of the barn. Convicted of Murder. Philadelphia, Pa,, June 23.—Judge Yorks to -day overruled the motion for counsel for Alphonso Cutaiar, jun., who was recently convicted of the murder of his aunt, Johanna Logue, for a new trial, and sentenced the pri- soner to be hanged. When the death sentence was pronounced Cutaiar al- most collapsed, being unable to speak when asked if he had anything to say why the sentence of death should not be pronounced. Cutaiar murdered Mrs. Logue about twenty years ago, and buried her body beneath the kitchen floor of their home. The woman's disappearance was al- ways a mystery until her skeleton was found about a year ago by carpenters, who were tearing up the floor. • She was identified by a ring and a silk handkerchief bearing her initials. Her husband, Jimmy Logue, then came forward and accused Cutaiar with the crime for which he was later convicted. Winnipeg's Hot Time. Winnipeg, June 23.—Winnipeg in all its, history never witnessed such a red-hot election battle as that to -day, fought between sJoseph Martin and Hon. Hugh John Macdonald. From the outset a feeling of intense bitter- ness between the opposing parties made itself manifest, and everyone seemed to share the feverish anxiety and excitement. Two hours after the polls opened a great sensation was caused by the announcement that at two or three7,polling, divisions the de- puty returning officers had run out of ballot papers. For an hour or so these polls were closed, because there were no ballot forms. The Martin men claimed the shortege was at polls where it was known they had a pre- panderenee of votes, and at once raised a great cry of crookedness' Returning officer Clarke assured them that he had distributed ten thousand ballot papers, a number amply sufficent, and where they %vett to he has not yet discovered. It is likely, however, that both sides were equally effected, if either was, for within an hour new ballot papers were printed. Each side seemed to be con- vinced that the other side was plugg- ing and resorting to bribery, and this commended a closer union of all tern- all intensified. the bitterness, A Kiss, Then Death New York June 22, --With the im- print of his sweetheart's kiss war ra ape on his forehead, Charles Valente was sent swiftly to eternity yesterday. The girl had scarce given him.. the caress when a bolt of lightning robbed her of her betrothed, and threw her headlong across his lifeless body. oft04.40.4 Valente was 88 years old, a tall, fine, looking fellow, with the darkest of heir and mustache. He was an overseer in the street cleaning department, and parents. ntas.tNo. 6, Wooster street, with his The girl who was with him at his death was Louise Costella'of No. SUS East Twentieth Street. She is only twenty years old, a very pretty and. at- tractive young woman, a native of Re- ly, as was her lover, Valente and Miss Costella became ene gaged about a year ago. They quar- reled four months ago, and so serious appeared the difference that they did not speak. Both were at early mass at the chard: on East Seventeenth Street yesterdays So were Several of their friends, who, had planned to bring the angry lovers together. They succeeded. The twe, were brought face to face after mass, and then the young man escorted, his regained sweetheart home. "I think," said Valente, "that Vc4:: ought to celebrate our happiness in some way. We have been very foolish and will never make such a mistake. again, I could have tilled myself a dozen times these weary month& was to blame for it all. The girl demurred. "It is I that wan to blame," she said, "but I shall neva again be such a goose. Let us go out into the country. I will get some lunch aild we will have a regular picnic." And so the little celebration for twa was quickly arranged. Valente carried the feast, and on they went to Kings- bridge. About a. mile from Kingsbridge is the old Colonial road, called Leven.' Lane, because so many couples seek itc seclusion on Sunday and holidays. They were happy. They had almost finished the repast when it began to rain. The girl was wearing a fluffy lawn dress, very thin and a new hat. She said she did not want her pretty clothes to be ruined and Valente took off his coat and put it about his sweetheart's shoulders. They noticed the home of Policeman Henry Bolde, just over the way, with a, stone fence between. Valenta 'Yanked over the fence. His sweetheart climb- ed upon it. The man reached up bath his arms and the girl caught hold of his hands preparatory to jumping down. Impelled by an impulse of affection, the girl bent over and kissed the young - man on the forehead Then she drew back to take the little leap. At tbse moment there was a flask. Wither& ever a groan, the man fell over like a piece of lead. As the thunder from the, bolt of lightning that had fallen upon them roared and crashed the girl tune. bled from the stone fence and fell up- on the rigid body of the young mane There they both lay, white and still, u the rain poured. upon their upturned faces. It was Policeman Bolde's day off. He walked out on his porch to look at the downpour. He heard the shriek of a woman. He ran twenty yard; perhaps, following the sounds of suffer- ing. He found the two unfortunates. Miss Costella was lying across the form of her lover- She was struggling. in returning consciousness. 13olda lifted her under a tree and chafed her hands. Then he took a closer look the man. It was plain to him how death had come, for there was a burnt place in the clothing over the breast, almost to the shoulder, but there was no bullet -hole, only some red, jagged lines. The man was undoubtedly dead. Ho was as rigid as a piece of steel. His arms were clasped to his sides as though he were of stone. The happy smile that followed the girl's caress was yet on his face. He had died in an instant not knowing' what dealt him death in such a joyous moment. The corpse and the striken girl were conveyed. to the citSr. .1181161131S MURPHY—In Mitchell, on the 18th inst. Mrs. W. G. Murphy of a son 111A.R111.4,.4GES. LANNIN —RAYOLIFFE —In Mitchell en the 17th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Wil- liams, Mr. Thomas Lennie, of Ellie, to Miss Mary Jane Raycliffe of Mora- ington. SNELL—PAssmoRE--In Exeter, on. the 18th inst, by Rev. Geo, Jackson, M. Charles Snell, o Miss Susanna, daughter of Mr, Sr.,Wm. Passmore --all of Exeter. rat INGRAM. —.In Hay, Lot 12, Con. 2, on the 20th inst., Isabella, daughter of Alexander Ingrann aged 30 yo air, months, 13 days, MoKase.—At Ailsa Craig, on Saturday June 13th, Janet, wife of Mr. Jeim McKay, Sen., aged 66 years and 1.6 months Mr. William McNichol of St. Cathar- ines was killed by a car on the Fainte ton Radial Railway, Tuesday night.