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The Exeter Advocate, 1896-7-9, Page 8pia The Big Cash Store CASFI, OR PRODUCE -AND- ONE PRICE ONLY. You. are Invited To Inspect our Grocery Stock. The best isn't too good for us. The best isn't too good for you. The best and nothing but the best, is what you get at the Big Cash Store. 3 pound box Cream Biscuits, for 3 pound box Soda Biscuits, for Sailor Buy Japan Tea, for Mixawatta Mixed Tea, for Twin Bar White Castile Soap, for Best White Wine Vinegar, for 12 pounds choicest Rolled Oats, for 23 pounds best Corn Meal, for 4 pounds evaporated peaches, for Boueters Gallon Apples, for Cups and Saucers worth $1.25 doz., for Best Clover, Honey strained, for 24c. 20c. 22ie. 30c. 5c. 35c. 25c. 25c. 25c. 17ha 85c. 8c „lb Came and try cash. And one price and see how it works. J. A. STEWART. LOCAL JOTTINGS, We are now on the last half of 1896. There are rumors that North and South Perth elections will be protested. The Wingham advance is holidaying this week. We shall follow suit short- li The Fall assizes will begin in Huron Cto..on, Sept. 14th before Judge Robert- i .Rev. Bray will preach his initiatory sermon in the Trivitt Memorial Church on.. Sunday next. The fall wheat harvest has commenc- ed!Y. and although theyield is not heavy the sample is good. ,, Mr James Dignan is having a new sat' audcommodious stable erected at the >3ear of his dwelling. The number of horses killed for con- sumption as food in Paris last year was 2%186, this being exclusive of 43 mules and 383 donkeys. Winan's Cough balsam is an excel lent household remedy for coughs, colds and bronchitis troubles. Sold at C. r{tltz's Drug Store. While Mi. F. Elliott was riding a bicycle on Tuesday night he accident ally ran into dog and took a header, Waking the handle of his wheel. A meeting of the Committee of the Liberal Conservatiye Association, will he held in the Committee rooms on Tuesday evening next, 14th inst., at S o'clock. A complicated case of horse -stealing in, which several parties were implicat. ed: was tried before Justice Snell on Wednesday but was finally settled among themselves. There is a law against permitting noxious weeds to grow along the roads and lanes. Now is the time to put men at work if the nuisance of a crop of seed is to be avoided. as -Mr. Thos. Bissett, who has faithfully s'' -'served the town as night watch for over a.year, quit the job Thursday night last. Mr. James Creech, Jr., has sue ceeded him and will receive fifty cents a night for his services The raspberry festival under the the auspices of the Ladies Aid of the Pres- byterian church, Tuesday night, was well attended and the affair was a gen- uine success in every detail. A Vire Test. 'Phe Crops. Mr. Howe, Inspector of fire protec- The season is sufficiently far advan- ced to form some idea how the different crops are likely to turn out this year, Fall wheat except iii a few instances, is not promising, being thin and un- even. There does nos appear to be very much sown. Peas never looked better and will be' an abundant crop. So we think will oats, especially what was put in early. The same remark applies to spring wheat. Hay varies considerably but in general will be light. Perhaps half a crop would be a fair estimate. In low ground it is much better. Potatoes promise very well but it is too early to speak of the root crops. A much larger area than usual of field corn has been sown this spring. In driving through the coun- try some fields are to be seen as bare of verdure as the centre of the road -the work of grasshoppers. This was par- ticulars, noticeable on light sandy soil. tion, gave our town a startling surprise on Friday evening last. The fire bell was rung about 6 o'clock and the peo- ple rushed in from all directions to es;. certain the whereabouts of the fire, only to be disappointed. The firemen were at their post in quick time and were soon in possession of the fact that it was only a test. The engine was quickly rushed to the nearest tank and in 2 minutes and 45 seconds from the first clang of the bell, a stream of water was ascending high in the air. Mr. L. Braund, who was at the depot when the bell rang, hurriedly drove to where No. 1 engine was, and in less than fifteen minutes was on :the scene with the engine and hose reel, The showing was indeed a remarkably good one, and was very satisfactory to the inspector. Milled 'While Mowing. The most lamentable and heart-rend- ing accident ever happening in this community occurred on the farm of Mr. William Balfour, Lot 1, Concession 12, Hibbert, on Monday last. It seems Homor McIntosh, of Port Huron, aged 14, went to visit his grandfather, Mr. Balfour, and while there took great pleasure in driving the team and doing other small jobs around the farm. On Monday he was given a team with which to do so mowing and while in the field the team took fright at some unknown object and ran away. The boy in his perilous position hung on as best he could for some time till event- ually in their mad career they ran through a barb wire fence. The boy unfortunately was caught in the fence and before he could free himself was literally torn to pieces, and died im mediately. When picked up his in- ternals were all exposed and presented a most horrible sight. The remains were shipped to his home in Port Huron from this station on Tuesday. Considerable new hay has already been marketed here. D. D. G. M. Chant, of Clinton, install- ed the officers of Exeter Lodge, No. 67, Independent Order of Odd Fellows for the coming terra:-Bro. W. Johns, J. P. G.; J. Cobbledick, N. G.; R. Rowe, V, G. S. A. Popplestone, R. S.; Hy. Lambrook Treas.: Wm. Caldwell, War.; Geo. Jewell Con.; James Jewell, T. G.; H. Buckingham, R. S. N. G.; Jas. Grieve, L. S. N. G.; A. Hastings, L. S. V. G. John Atkinson, L. S. S.; Geo, Brooks, Chap. Bro, Jas. Greive P. G. is repre- sentative to Grand Lodge in Sarnia held in August. Apples are so plentiful a crop in Hu- ron and other western counties that it is feared there will not be enough to handle them at the opportune moment. It has been estimated that there will be at least 500,000 barrels in Huron alone, with similiar quantities in other counties. It will require a pretty good staff of men to handle these when pick- ing commences, and the European steamers cannot take more than forty or fifty thousand barrels a week; the probabilities are that prices will be about 50c per barrel. A clergyman said recently in public that no newspaper telling the truth and the whole truth can be a financial suc- cess. He was right and he would not have been far wrong if he had said the same of his own profession. The preach- er who at all times and under all cir- cumstances tells the whole truth about the members of his flock will not be likely to occupy the pulpit more than one Sunday and the chances are that he will vacate it in a hurry. As a matter of fact, the press and the pulpit are alike given to whitewashing. The pen, pulpit and gravestone are the great saint -making triumvirate, Boy Wanted. A good strong boy wanted to learn the art of printing. Apply at this office. honey Found. A sum of mouey. The owner can have same by calling at my store. E. J. Spackman. ,.•-'Work has been begun on 1Ir. Dixon's hotel, at Brucetield, Mr. Heywood, of Exeter, has the contract for the brick woclk, and Mr. Welsh, of Hensall, does the frame work. The building is to be completed by the first of October. Sam Lee, has been somewhat indig- tient over the report published in the Times last week to the effect that his wife, who is iu China, was dead. Sam says there is nothing in the report .and that the Times editor "Too muchie lie." Alien that leaves her nest after a few days' setting because she does not hear the chirp of chicks is something like the merchant who quits advertis- irng after the first few ' throws" because his first calls haven't filled his stores with clamoring customers. Council Proceedings. The Council met pursuant to ad- journment at the Town Hall, Exeter, 3rd July. All present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Moyed by T. B. Carling, that we pay 75c. per night for night watch service. Not seconded. Treble -Snell, that we pay 50c. per night, for night watch service. Carried. Applications for the position of night watch were received from J. W. Creech, John E. Barnes, Thos. Daw and John Southcott. T. B. Carling -W. Treble, that J. W. Creech, be appointed night watchman. Carried. Traylor -Snell, that orders be granted for the following sums, T. Bissett, $32.00 night watch service to 2nd July inclusive; Geo. Ford $26 00, excavating for tanks; Geo. Orn, $1.00 labor; Wm. Horn $1.00 do.; S. Handford $18.00, street watering, J. W. Creech, $4.50 labor, and W. A. Balkwill $134.00 for tanks. Carried Carling ----Treble that tenders be asked for painting the dome and woodwork of Town Hall, tower and a deputation from the James St. Methodist Church waited on the council re. granolithic pavement fronting the church, also re. fence on street. Taylor -Carling, that 6 cents per foot be granted as the corporation share of side walk. Carried. The Clerk to notify Mrs. John Welsh to remove fence off James Street. C Snell --J. W. Taylor, that 20c. per foot frontage be raised for street watering. Moved in amendment byyT: B. Carling, seconded by W. Treble, that 17c, be raised. The motion was declared. Carried. The Clerk to order 100 feet cf hose. The Council adjourned until Friday the 17th inst., at S o'clock p. m, M. EAORETT, Clerk. Farm For Sale. The farm of the late Thomas Ching, situated in the Township of• Hay, will he offered for sale by auction on the premises, Saturday, July 11th. This is as good a farm as can be found in the township of Hry, is well located being only two miles from Exeter. Any per- son wanting a good place cannot afford to miss this chance. Sunday Wheeling. This, from an exchange, contains considerable truth. While we don't see any great harm in taking a short run on a wheel on the Sabbath day, we must enter our protest against what is becoming too common -racing against time. If the law does not reach such cases an Act should be passed making such Sabbath 'desecrations punishable by fine. It is little better than horse- racing, and should be stopped at once. New Buildings for the Western Fair The Western Fair in London, next September is sure to take a leap for- ward in the number of exhibitors and John R. Miller, of the legal firm of visitors, should the weather prove as Miller & Duncan, Toronto, died on I favorable for them as in the past twen- Wedneslay. Deceased was widely known and respected in the city and through the Province. Before he went to Toronto to practice law ;be was for some time inspector of public schools in Huron county, The Odd -Fellows are negotiating with the Grand Trunk for a monster excursion from Wingham to Niagara Palls and Grimsby Park on the last week in July so that all the 'towns along the line may have Civic Holiday srn the same date. Rates will be low. Wait for the excursion. That the holidays are here is shown by the flight of the teaching staff of the PublicSchool. Our Principal Mr. 1', J. Lockhart, will take his holidays with his relatives at Sydenham . He left, here on Tuesday and will make a few visitsexpecting to reach his home about the 14th. Mks Gill has also left fon St. •Catharines, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Theodore Sweet. tynine years. The New Buildings, which have been erected by the citizens of London, are the best on the contin- ent for exhibition purposes, and will be a grand sight in themselves, and worth a visit to the fair to see. The Secretary who is responsible for this article, has had the pleasure of seeing most of the principal Live Stock Exhibition Build- ings of America, including the great World's Fair, of Chicago, and he states positively that none of them will equal the New Western Fair Buildings. They are constructed on the very best im- pros ed plans after .careful inspection. They are without obstructions to the view, ail having circular bents, abund- ance of light, and especially well ar- ranged for yentilation, and every ne• cessary accommodation' and conveni- ence for the animals, and exhibitors. A very fair cut of the Grounds and Buildings appears in the Prize List which has, just arrived. Personal Mention Word has been received that Mr, L. Bishop arrived in London, Eng., last week. -Miss Eurith Myers, after corn pleting the millinery season in London, returned home Saturday, accompanied by Miss Inwood who will visit here for a short time. -Mr. H. Fink has again moved back to town from Zurich and is occupying his former place of resi- dence, -Miss Roxie Eacrett, who has been visiting friends in London for the past four weeks, has returned home. - Mrs. Alfred Bayley and son Bert of Riverside avenue, Loudon, are visiting Mrs. Wm. Periliale.-Mrs. John Floyd, who was visiting her parents here, left for London to spend a few days prior to leaving for Kolamazoo, Mich., to visit her brothers. -Mrs. S. A. White, of Detroit, Mich., is visiting friends and relatives in town. -R. Nelson, of Pon- tiac, Mich., is spending a few days un- der the parental roof. --Mr. F. W. Tom, of Ottawa, is spending his holidays un- der the parental roof. -Mr. and Mrs. W. Mitchell, drove down from Clinton on Tuesday, and spent the day with friends in town, -Mr. John C. Gould, of London, spent a few days in town dur- ing the week with friends. -Mr. James Egan and Miss Mitchell, accompanied by Mrs. David Tait, who has been visiting in St. Marys, drove over from the stone town on Sunday last and spent the day with friends here. -Miss M. Moore, of London, is visiting her parents at Exeter North. She came up on her bicycle Wednesday morning. -Mr. Robt. Muir, Dentist, late of Buf- falo, is visiting friends in town ,this week. -Miss Beaver, of Crediton, is visiting at Mrs. Murlock's.-Miss A. L. Crocker, milliner, of Blyth, has re turned home for her vacation. -Miss Bella Smith, of Brussels, who was the guest of Mrs. A. Cottle, returned home last week accompanied by Miss Ida Cottle. -Mr. Thos: Newton and wife, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs• Bow- man, Usborn'e.-Will Mace, of London, formerly, of Exeter, spent Sunday with friends in town. -Mrs.(Dr.) Rollins and Mrs, A. Q. Bobier, have moved to Grand Bend for the season. -Mr. and Mrs. T. Oke spent Sunday with Mr. John Shute, Usborne.-Mrs. Walt. Andrews, 'o De- troit, Mich., is spending a few weeks with her mother. -The Editor of the ADVOOATE.now rides a Brantford "Red Bird" Statute Labor. This time of the year one hears a great deal about, and experiences to no slight degree, and effects of our present system of statute labor. As it exists now, our roads are just becoming good, when they are spoilt fonthe rest of the summer, by the application of gravel. The question has often been asked, why not apply the gravel in the fall, not too early, but in time to allow the snow to do the packing and levelling. But when we do make a change for the bet- ter, why not take a proper good step, and add the cost to our taxes, and have it all in the hands of the council. This, we think, would be much more satis- factory, and instead of doing 1, 2 or 3 days' roadwork at this busy season, farmers could have the much needed time at their weeds or roots. Why con- tinue an old custom that apparently is in such disfavor. Promotion Examinations. The following pupils of Exeter Pub- lic School have been successful at the recent promoti'n examination: --SENIOR SECOND: -E, Armstrong, I. Box, H. Bis- sett, A. Brintnell, W. Carling, T. Car- ling, D. Dickson, L. Elliott, 0. Elliott, N. Fulton. A. Gillespie, W. Howard, H. Horrell, T. Hunk in, J.Harton, M. Hicks A. Redden, V. Handford, F. Jeckell, T. Jeckell, B. Luker, W. Murray, W. New- combe, M. Newton, B. Preszcator, E. Piper, 0, Quante, R. Rollins, C. Ross, F. V. Samwell, D. Trott, J. Towle, L. Towle, D. Treble, R. Treble, F. Taylor, P. Westaway, L. Welsh. SENIOR THIRD -Florence Bissett, Eva Balk will, Cora Cann, Ethel Dow, Frank Dennis, Ella Frayne, Mable Foilick, Norman Horn, Tena Hunkin, Lottie Hyndman, Bertie Howard, Lorraine Hooper, John Lea - thorn, Willie Muir, Cora McPherson, Frances Rowcliffe, Flossie Snell, Rose Sutton Winnie Taylor, Charlie West - away, Olive Wright. Farmer's Excursion A farmer's excursion has been ar- ranged under the auspices of the South Huron Farmers' Institute from all sta. tions on the London Huron & Bruce branch, for Friday, July 17th. On that day a special train will leave Centralia on the south and go by way of Clinton, stopping at all stations between Cen- tralia and Stratford. The rate, also, is very favorable, and .will be about one dollar for the round trip from all sta- tions, and about 90 cents on the Gode rich and Stratford district. The train will reach Guelph between ten and eleven o'clock and leave in the even- ing about six o'clock. This will allow ample time at the farm to enable the excursionists to view the various ob- jects of interest there, and will also per- mit them to get home at a reasonable hour. It is many years since there was an excursion to the Agricultur- al farm from this district, and as it is one of the best and most progressive farming sections in Ontario, the people should be deeply interested in this use- ful institution, which is peculiarly their own, and as this excursion will in ad dition afford an opportunity for a most enjoyable day's outing, we are sure it will be largely patronized. Look Before You, Ere You Leap. Don't Buy Blindly. Look around you and compare prices and goods. We are willing to stand the test of the most rigid inspection. If our goods are not all we claim for them, then don't buy. Make No False Statements. Neither do we sell goods below cost; nor draw a Smoked Herring across the track to catch trade. Our special- ties and unusual values can always be found as advertised, We have no desire to fool people, Life is too short to trifle with the truth. If you want just what you want at just the right price, or lower Please Call on us First. We are here to stay. Carling Bros. We s BOUGHT Death of Alexander Lewis, The following taken from the Dick- inson (N. Dal:) Recorder has reference to the death of a former resident of Exeter. -"This community was greatly shocked by the news of the sudden and unexpected death of our fellow towns- man, Mr. Alexander Lewis, on Satur- day morning last. Mr. Lewis had gone to Glendive as a witness in a lawsuit and while there was taken sick and died quickly from the effects of heart disease. He was confined to the house but two days. His son George, was present at his bedside when he died. The Free Masons and other kind citi- zens of Glendive did what they could to alleviate his sufferings and aid in the, preparation of his body for the fun- eral. His remains arrived in Dickin- son on Saturday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock and was met at the depot by a large delegation of Odd Fellows who escorted the body . to the residence of the deceased. Mr, Lewis was born near Toronto, Canada, September 12th, 1835. He learned the trade of painter and decorator, at which he °attained great proficiency. Moat of his life was spent in Canada. In 1880 he moved to Chi- cago where he resided two years, From Chicago he moved to Mandan, and in 1888 be came, with his family to Dick- inson where he has since resided. Mr. Lewis was a Free Mason, an Odd Fel- low and at one time a member •of the Grand. Lodge of Masons' of Canada. He made many friends by his quiet, kind and gentle ways -all who knew him liked him. . The appreciation in. which he was held was manifested by the floral offerings, the large attendance at his funeral and the long and impos- ing procession that escorted his re- nia•ins to their last resting place. The deceased leaves a widow, two sons, George and John, two married daugh- ters, Mrs., Charles Kidd, of Mandan and Mrs. R. C. Hill, of Dickinson, and one single daughter, Miss Jessie Lewis, to mourn his loss." CHEAP. 20, Doz. Ladies' Vests were 45c , now 18 Doz. Ladies' Double Threaded vests were 35e., now 10 Doz, Ladies Natural vests, were 20e., now Ladies Balbriggan vests at 4c., 5c., 8 and Special line of Ladies' Hermsdorf's stainless Blk. Hose at 15e. each, were 25c. Job line men's Cashmere socks, were 40c,, now 25c. 20c 10 c. 10c. 25c. E. J. SPA C K M A !tN & CO., Sam ell's Block, Exeter JOHNSTON'S We show this week 300 hats bought at a bargain. Girls' Sailors, Boys' Straws, Men's Straws, Men's Felts, Ladies' Sailors. Hats worth. .. .. 35cts. Hats worth.... ........ 50cts. Hats worth 75cts. Hats worth .. .... $1.00 Hats worth $1.25, Hats. All together in our South window going at 25cts. for a choice. Also another table' of fine goods going at 10cts for a choice. This is the finest range of hats ever shown in Exeter at ls regular price. C. C Johnston. GRAN D,TRUNK PACT -PEI Where to Spend Your Holidays. At the Famous Tourists Resorts Georgian Bay Lake Huron and Muskoka 'Lake Districts. Midland Lake District, Burleigh Falls, Chomong. Clear Lake, Mount Julian, Xatchewanooka, Stoney Lake. Balsam Lake. Cockburn, Lindsay, Lakofield, Peterboro, Oshawa. Lake Ontario. Lore Park, Burlington Beach, Grimsby Park. Lake Erie, Crystal Beach, Port Doyer, Port Bowman. All reached by the Grand. Trunk Railway System Full information can be had from agent or write to M. C. Dickson, District Passenger Agent, Toronto. FULL TNFORhxATroN FROM C, Knight, Agent, Exeter, One of The Finest Selections of Window Shades in the town can be found at the Market Store. We can suit you in quality, color and price. We have the very newest in Ladies Black..or Tan Oxford Shoes,. Prices 75c, -$1.00, $1,50, $1,75,, $2.25. . . Turnip Seed. . • Skirvings P. top; Halls West - burgs Elephant or MonarchSuttons Champion,, All at prices' away down. Market Depot. JOHN P. BOSS Wanted -An Odea f omshne Protect your ideas; they_ may bring you wealth, Write JOTIN WEDDEitBCRDN & CO. Patent Attor- neys, Washington, D. C., for their $l,s0o prize offer and list of two hundred inventions wanted. Christie's „maw COMMERCIAL LIVERY. First-class Rigs and Horses Orders left at lawkshaw's Hotel, or at the Livery St, able, Chrriste'sold Stand will receive prompt at.. tendon. . . . Terms Reasonable 'T'elephone LL Connection.