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ONE PRICE TO ALL.
Yes, the Cash System is a great success Its the best system, in the wide
world. Buy your Xmas goods at the Big Cash Store and get the very best
value in the land.
We are ready with the most. complete stock of Xmas goods that we have
ever shown,
Xmas Fancy Goods, Xmas Groceries,
Xmas Fruits, Xmas Toys.
Xmas Dolls, Xmas Crockery,—lou can get all kinds of Xmas fancy
goods and toys from us at closest cash prices. Lots of fancy goods, but no fancy
prices.
Here are a few of the many Imes in stock.
Dolls,eleighs, fire trains,°fire wagons, fire busses, fire toys, tops, balls, banks
creeping alligators; squeaIling pigs, croaking frogs, barking dogs, steam
engines, toy blocks,: drawing slates, boys tool sets, girls work boxes, fancy
albums, jap puzzles, wood toys, music boxes, child's tea sets, boys whips, Noahss.
Arks, jumping jacks, rattles, horns, toy piano
Santa Claus stocking filled with toys only 10e.; new combination crok
onole board complete, only 95c.; hanging parlor lamps complete, worth $7.00,
for $4:90; fancy cups and saucers, fancy vases, fancy crockery of all kiuds
Saes, we have the most complete stock of fanny Xmas goods that we have ever
shown, and at prices that are lower than any credit store dare name.
Just a word about Xmas groceries, and fruits. Our stock is'complete.
But if you want cheap trashy stuff no use coming to us, as we have none. We
have the best in every line and nothing but lithe best, at the lowest living
prices for first class goods—who wants cheap trashy groceries anyway. Buy
your Xmas goods early and avoid the 'tremendous crush later on
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lies Stationery Store.
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N. B.—I club the city weeklies with
the local papers.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.
$1 pays for the Anv ocarn to Jan. 1st
1898
Mr. John Willis shipped a carload
turkeys to Buffalo on Monday.
The December sittings of the Huron
County Council Court opened at God-
erich on Tuesday.
The open season for game expires
on the 15th day of this month. Let all
hunters be governed accordingly.
Mr. John \lugg has purchased the
residence of Mr. John Mooreshead on
MW St., and we •understand he is not
to occupy it alone.
—.Winan's Cough balsam is an excel
lent household remedy for coughs, colds
and bronchitis troubles. Sold at C.
Lntz's Deug Store.
Miss Eva N. Robl-yn, of London, has
been engaged for the Grand Masonic
"At Home," to be held here on Tuesday
evening, Dec. 29th.
G. W. Holman has served the West
Huron teachers so faithfully as sec-
treas., that at the recent meeting: he
was re-elected for the 13th year,
The Firemen participated in their
annual oyster sapper last Wednesday
evening. Mr. F. J. Knight, catered to
their wants in his usual efficient man-
ner.
While Mrs. Thos Snell, Huron St., was
attending to her duties on Tuesday last
she accidentally ran a nail into her foot
at some length, causing a painful
wound,
A meeting of the Perth and Huron
county dentists was to have been held
in Stratford Monday, but has been de-
clared off for want of sufficient inter-
est.—Stratford Herald.
Master Cecil Brewer, third son of Mr,
H, C. Brewer, of the Molson's Bank, Clin-
ton, formerly of this place, had the mis•'
fortune to fall and break his arm on
Thursday, while playing.
A farmer got mad and ordered his
paper discoutinued because as he fan-
cied, the editor had made fun of him,
He did just right. A man who can't
take a joke should never take a paper.
Now is the time to put away your
farming implements. Don't leave your
reaper, plows, harrows etc„ outside any
longer. I£ you have no implement
house store them away in your barn.
Mr. Chas, Ewing, of Mitchell, who is
.at present in the employ of W. G. Mur-
phy & Co , has, with a brother in-law,
purchased a general business in Tees-
water, and will take possession the first
of January.
Burglaries of country postofices are
.so frequent and daring that Major Sher
wood, Cotnmisslonerof Dominion Police
has suggested to the Postmaster-C-ener•
al the advisability of adopting the re-
ward system in vogue in the United
States.
Thenew watch is to have ap hone -
graph cylinder hidden away, at the
n
h ur andt
a e,icliquarter of
an hour a.
tiny voice will be heard giving the
ecaet time. You will simply touch a
spring, hold the watch to your ear and
the little fairy in the inside will whis-
per the hour.
A body of clergymen assembled in
Boston recently discussed the subject,
"The Use of Printer's Ink.." The Revers
end gentlemen' were unanimous in de-
Glaring that the church must make in
n
more use than heretofore of the local S
andadvertising consoles of the news- R
paper. Truly "the world do move."
Mr. Chas. Abbott is doing a big busi-
ness in the poultry line. Ho has some
twenty hands preparing turkeys for
shipment to British Columbia. One day
last week he received from surround
ing farms 12,000 pounds of turkeys be-
sides large quantities of other fowl.
Postmasters throughout Ontario have
received orders from Ottawa not to al-
low any notices to be placed hi the post
offices or to allow any bulletin or other
board to even rest again the building.
The Government thinks that such no.
tices as are usually stuck on the walls
of the post offices should be advertised
in the newspapers,
John Anderson, of Rogerville, met
with a serious accident here onthe day
of the South Huron Fat Stock Show.
While getting out of his buggy to stop
a cow on the' way to the fair, his horse
ran away and Mr. Anderson becoming
entangled was dragged about thirty
rods. He was badly bruised, his face l
being much lacerated and ,, 5 clothes
were badly torn.
Reeve Bawden entertained the Coun-
cil and officers of the village to an
oyster and turkey supper on Tuesday
evening. Councillor Taylor vias un-
able to attend on account of illness.
After alt had done justice to the elabor-
ate spread, the companyadjourned to
the parlor where an enjoyable time
was spent in games and chat. At 10
o'clock the guests dispersed wishing
the host and hostess continued happi
ness and prosperity.
What would a country tradesman
say if the sale of a single barrel of flour
sufficed for the wants of twenty fami-
lies ? Yet this is about the condition
of things in the newspaper field. The
writer recalls an instance wherein a
single copy of a country newspaper
was not only read by the inhabitants
of an entire district, but was afterwards
forwarded to relatives "out West."
When it is further stated that the man
who took the paper failed to pay his
subscription, no one will wonder that
its editor was tired.
A few days since Inspector Paisley,
of Clinton, laid information before Po-
lice Magistrate Seager, against A. C.
Pace, of Goderich, for selling liquor on
Sunday; the charge was sustained, and
a fine of $20 and costs imposed; Then
he laid information before Messrs. Me
Kenzie and Brokenshire, of Wingham,
charging hotel keepers Dinsley, Swarts
and McKenzie, of that place, with sell
ng liquor during prohibited hours;
they all pleaded guilty, when a fine of
$20 each and costs were imposed. He
also laid information against Mr. Roe,
charging him with having the view
through his windows obstructed, con•
tray to the regulations; the offence
was proven, and a fine of $LO and costs
was imposed. On . Wednesday B. Saults
Goderich, was fined $10 and costs for
allowing cards to be played in the ho-
tel.
Boy Wanted,
A good strong boy wanted to learn
the art of printing. Apply at this office.
stoves stoves tt'tstovestlt
For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, call
at Bissett's old stand, Exeter.
A. S. Deavitt, agent
a ust What Von Want
Teeth extracted without any pain :or
sickness or any bad effects, such as
poisoned gums and swollen faces at
Kinsman's Dental rooms, West side
Main Street, Exeter,
Ministerial Aseoeiation.
The monthly meeting of the South
Huron Ministerial Association, was held
in the James Street Methodist Church,.
Monday afternoon, Rev. Mr. 'Martin
presiding, After opening exercises and
reading the mniutes, the Rev. W. Mc-
Donagh, of Kingsville, was invited. to
sit as a corresponding member. Rev,.
Bray and Yeliand`were.orn motion elect-
ed members of the. Association. Rev,
W. M. 1Vlartinread a paper on "Confu-
iauism" and. the subject was discussed
at considerable length.- The next meet•
g is appointed to be held in the Main
t.:VIethodist Church, on Jan. 4th, the
ev, C. Fletcher to give a paper ou the
Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The ADvooeve from now to Jen. 1
1897 for only 20 cents.
Flueseen spieet onieeire.
At the last regular meeting of De-
fiance Fire Cu. No 2, held Thursday
evening fast, the followitie; officers were
elected for the current year, viz;--
Capt.,
iz;—Capt., J. McLaughlin; 1st Lieut„ Silas
Handford; 2od Lieut.: Wm. Creech; lst
Branchnean, Eli Snell; 2nd Branehman,
J. Boodle; Sec-Treas., D. Spices';
Foreman Hose, G. Hill;• Ass.E. Treble;
Suction, J. Beer.
Orangemen Elect Officers.
At the annual meeting of L. 0. L.,
No. 924, held Friday evening, Dee, 4th,
the following officers were elected and
duly installed for the ensuing year, viz:
W. M., Bro. A. Sutton; D. 51.,. Bro. D.
Dew; Chap,, Bro, John White; Rec.Sec.
Bro. R. S. Richardson; Fio• Sec'y, Bra,
3, Briutuell; Treas,, Bro. II. Lambrook;
Loot. tiro. T. Williams; D. of C., Bro. IL.•
Sutton; Committee, Bros, F. Knight, W.
Shell, J. Ford, S. Stanlake, S. Preszca-
tor. •
Anniversary Services.
The anniversary of the James St.
Methodist Church will beheld ou Sun-
day and Monday next. Oa Sunday
the Rev. Gerald Willoughby, of Sarnia,
will occupy the pulpit both morning
and evening. Iu the afternoon a Sab-
bath School Mass meeting will be held
addressed by the Rev. Gerald Willough
by. On Monday evening a tea will be
held in the basement of the church af-
ter which a vocal and literary enter-
taiumeut will be held. Addresses will
be delivered by the Rev. G Willoughby
and all the resident ministers. Every-
bddy welcome.
Cu.lumbna Calendar for PSD..
The twelfth annual issue of the.
Columbia Pad Calendar has made its
appearance in more pleasing 'forrnthan
ever before, haying scattered through
its daily. leaves many charming -illus-
trations, with an appropriate thought
or verse for each day in the year.
Among the topics are bievcliug, out-
door life, and good roads. Tho cycling
fraternity, to say nothing of the general
public has acquired a decidedly friend-
i,r feeling for the Columbia Calendar,
and its annual advent is always looked
forward to with interest and pleasure.
The calender can be obtained for five
two cent stamps by addressing the
Calendar Department of the Pope Mari-
uiacturing Company at Hartford, Coth.
Cheap Goods.
If you want to get bargains in boots
and shoes, the Shoe Parlor is the place
for yon. We have a mag uifieent stock
of Boots and Shoes. We are selling
them, and customers are pleased with
the bargains. Our business hes near-
ly doubly increased since we have
moved into our new store, Odd Fellows'
Block. Just received, another, lot of
Boots and Shoes, nice new goods, from
the wholesale bankrupt stock of Mc-
Pherson & Co., of Hamilton. See our
nice line of walking and: skating boots,
which will be offered very cheap. We
have a choice lot of silver. plated ware
in tripple and quadruple plate—nice
goods for Cbrisinas and New' Year's
presents. All silverware will,be offer-
ed at half price. We sell cheap all the
time, J. W. Broderick.
/house of lief: re'Notes.
The latest arrivals are Henry _Foyn•
olds, from Hensel!, and James Gunn,
from Colborne. The boy meutioned in
last notes has secured,a home with a
farmer in Stanley t wnship, to do
chores and go to school ter the winter.
The House was visited b -' any .of the
County Councillors on Wea sday a, m.
to inspect the work done by Count -y
Commissioner Ainsley, and many ex-
pressed themselves as highly pleased
with the improvements made, as well
as the manner in which everything
about the Institution was managed,
Henry Cundy, formerly of Gdderich
township, and an inmate since last
March, has recovered his usual good
health, and now goes to Centralia,
where he has secured a good situation
with Mr. Anthony Nevin, for a year, on,
a farm, at good wages.
I
St Subscribe for the ADVOCATE and get
the balance of the year free.
Council Proceedings,
Council met at the Town pull, Exe-
ter, 5th Dec., 1896. All present. Min-
utes of previous meeting read and con
firmed. Taylor—Treble orders as fol-
lows: -T. A. Amos, M. H. O., $10 salary
and examining T. Welsh's family; H.
Spackman, $1.50 supplies; D. Ball, $22.-
80 cedar; F. W. Farucombe,,53 for sur
veying; Jas. Weekes, $25 services as
chief engineer F. D.; Geo. Kemp, $40
bell riuginb ; T. Bissett, 81 night watch
services; J. N. Howard, $65.82 electric
lighting: to 1st Dec. and Jno Southeott
$7.50 night watch services to 5th Dec.,
inclusive.—Carried. The Board of
Health reported as per statute and rec
commended the purchase of an appar
atus for analysing water. The matter
to be dealt with by the incoming coun-
cil. Carling—Treble that Mrs " Welsh
be refunded $2.80 error in assessment.
Carried Taylor—Treble- adjournment
until statutory meeting 15th Dec: at
8 o'clock.—Carried.
Anniversary Services
The Anniversary of the opening of
the Main Street Methodist church was
held on Sunday and Monday.- The
Rev Wm McDonagh, of Kingsville,
preached two eloquent discourses on
Sunday which was listened to with
rapt attention by two yery large con-
gregations. " The Revd. gentlemen has
lost none of his old time vigor, nor has
his popularity in Exeter waned as was
evidenced b
the•� ,� emigre
OVerfl .
Y� owing
g'ations in attendance, On ).Monday
evening a fowl supper for which the
ladies are celebrated, was held in the
basement. After all haddone ample
justice to the good things piovidcd for
the occasion all repaired to the body of
the church where a voeal, musical and
literary entertainment was held. Ad
dresses were delivered by; Revds. Me-
Donagh,Willoughbv, Martin and Bray.
The musical part was supplied by the
choir of thechurch, :The Pastor oecu
OA the chair in his usual urbane
Runaway.
While Mrs. J. N. Howard and Miss
Miner were returning• from visiting at
Mr. Wm.• Down's, near Centralia, on
Wednesday uight of last week their
rig collided with another going in the
opposite direction. Both occupants
were thrown out with considerable
force, Miss Miner escaping with a se-
vere shaking up, while :41rs. Howard
was not so fortunate. It was thought
at first that she -had sustained a fract-
ure of the thigh, but after medical ex-
arnination it was found to be badly
bruised. The unfortunate couple were
conveyed to. their homes apparently
more dead than alive, but under the
care of Dr. H. K. Hyndman Mrs. How•
and is recovering, although suffering
much' pain. • The rig was badly
wrecked.
Personal Mention
Mr. John Williams, of Zurich, was in
town, Wednesday,
Mr- Joseph'Cobbledick is confined to
the house with lumbago.
Miss Hodgins, of Clandeboye, visited
friends in town on Sunday.
Mrs. Wellington Johns is visiting her
sister, Mrs. M bloody; at Blyth.
Mr. L. D, Vincent, insurance agent,
is spending a few days in town.
Mr. Thos. Snell was able to walk up
town on Tuesday by the aid of crutch-
es:
Mr. Ben Eilber, of Ubly, Mich, was a
pleasant caller at this office on Wednes
day.
Mr. Andrew Oke. of. London, is spend-
ing a few days under the parental
roof. ' •
• Dr. R. Steinbach, of Zurich, spent a
few days with friends in town during
the week.
Councillor Taylor is at present con
fined to the house through a serious "bil-
ious attack.
Mr. R. Barnes, who.has been visiting
friends here for a few days, returned to
Londou Tuesday.
Wm. Welsh, son of Mr. Thos, Welsh,
Huron St., was removed to the London
Asylum on Friday last.
Miss Emma Young left Friday last
for London where she has accepted a
position in'the store of Mr, W. Eaerett.
Mrs. W. J. White and daughter, who
were guests of Mr, John White, left last
week for their home in Brandon, Man,
Mr. Thos. Dodds, of the Varsity Rug-
by team, Toronto, visited bis relatives
in this place on Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs, Rich. Hunter, Usborne, under•
went a surgical operation on Tuesday
last. At latest reports she was doing
well.
Mr, and Mrs. John E. Dignan attend-
ed the funeral of Mrs. Dignan's mother,
Mrs, Redmond, late of Hay township,
on Wednesday of last week.
Mr. Alf. Hueston, of Beamsville, gave
the ADvocATis a pleasant call on Mon-
day. He has been yisiting his brothers,
Henry and Wesley, for a few days.
Mat Stock SJiow,
The Fat Stock Show held under the
auspices of the South Huron Agricul
tura). Society, on Friday last was a suc-
cess in point of exhibits but the at-
tendauce was rather small, owing
doubtless to the disagreeable day. The
display of sheep and poultry was ex-
ceptioually large, while in the other
classes the entries were not so numer
pus but soma excellent animals were
shown in all classes. Following is the
prize list:—
CATTLE.—Pure Bred—H. & W. Smith
Hay, 1st for two year old steer; 1st for
yearling steer; 1st for steer calf; 1st for
cow or heifer. Grades.—Thos. Russell,
lst for two year old steer; lst for year-
ling steer; steer calf 1st, Thos. Shapton;
2nd Duncan Mcllaren; 3rd, T. Shapton;
aged cow, Jacob Roeder; two year old
heifer, II. & W. Smith. Sweepstakes for
best beefing animal, T. Russell, Spec
ials.—Best pure bred animal, H, & W.
Smith; best grade animal, T. Russell;
best fat animal, T. Russell. Best dis-
play of dressed meats, Ford brothers,
Exeter.
SHEEP—Long woolled.—Two year
old ewe, 1st, Jas. S. Smith; 2nd and 3rd
Geo. Penhale; one year old ewe, 1st
Gibson & Walker; 2'ud, J. S. Smith; 3rd
G. Penhale; ewe under one year, 1st
and 2nd, Gibson & Walker; nae year
old wether, lst Gibson & Walker; 2nd
W. E. Wright; wether under one year
1st and 2nd, Gibson & Walker Brd G.
Penhale. Downs —Two year old ewe,
lsc and 2nd, W. E. Wright; yearling
ewe, W. E. Wright; ewe under ono year
W. E. Wright, one year old wether; lst
and 2nd, W. E. 'Wright; wether under
one year, W. E. Wright Grades—Two
year old ewe, 1st ana 2nd, T. Russell;
one year old ewe, 1st Alex. Buchanan;
2nd, D. McLaren; ewe, under one year,
1st, Gibson & Walker; 2nd, D.1V1eLaren.
Grades.—One year old ewe, 1st Gibson
& Walker; 2nd, W. E. Wright; wetjier
under one year, 1st W. E. Wright; 2nd,
Gibson & Walker. Sweepstakes,—Best
sheep of any age or breed, J. S. Smith.
PIGS—Barrow, under 9 months, A.
Buchanan, 1st and 2nd;.sow, 9 months
old, Thos. Glen; sow under 9 months,
1st Silas Stanlake; 2nd Jos, Bawden;
3rd S. Stanlake. Sweepstakes for best
pig, T. Glen.
PouLTRy."--Pair turkey cockerels, lst
and 2nd; Thos. Fear Eiullett turkey
pullets, T. Fear, 1st and 2nd; turkey
any age, T. Fear; geese bred in 1896,
1st John n Perkins, 2nd
T. rear; 3rd,.
John Bowden; cockerels, :bred in 1896,
.1 Bowden 1st; T. Fear, 2nd and 3rd;
pullets bred in 1896, T. Fear, .1st` and
2nd; collection of poultry, lst, T. Fear;
2nd Jos. Bawden; Brd, J. Perkins. ,
Jueaes.—Cattle, sheep and pigs;.
Wm. Pridham, Fullerton Jas. Suther-
land, Blanshard Poultry, Wm. Dixon
and Hugh McCartney, Brucefield.
West Williams': Mr. "Peter 'Wats
worth, an old and highly respected resi-
dent, died on Saturday after a linger -
style. Proceeds amounted to over $120, in;; illness,
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Christmas will soon be here and we are prepared
to meet it with the finest choice of crockery we •
have ever shown. In Lamps, Glassware, Fancy
China of every description.
See our Goods and get our Prices
before you purchase. A complete stock of Grocer-
ies, Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Furs, Boots and
Shoes as cheap as the cheapest, Try Testley's
celebrated tea. Our 25e. Japan has no equal.
Highest Price Paid for Produce.
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WORLD IS SOL» BY US
Fred Rouillon's "Gant Josephine"
Jammet's "La Chartreuse." See our
fancy knitted gloves and cream
Cashmeres, newest things in the
trade.
Feathers that were $1.50 now sell-
ing at 75cts.
Agents for the ;Standard Patterns.
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E. J. SPACKV All & CO., Smell's Block, Exeter R„
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OUR NEW STYLES
You are asked to in
spect our stock of Hckfs.-
ties, shawls, gloves, fancy
table covers, linnen tab-'
ling, ties, braces, collars
in the newest styles.
LOOK HERE !
What would be ' more
suitable for a christmas
present than one of our
celebrated cheap over-
coats, or suits for men or
boys, Fur caps robes,
fur capes, collars and
muffs. We have just put
into stock a fine line of
blouse lengths, : of fancy
silks.
Our stock of' dinner
sets, tea sets, fancy' cups
and saucers, is now com-
plete.
GROCERIES
Remember .We will not
be out sold in groceries,
neW raisins, currants,
peels, figs, nuts, shelled
almond., candy of all
kinds. Sce our prices
before you buy and save
money.
G. C. Johnston.
We want to make this a big
month aid will sell anything
you may want at lowest re-
duced i ates.
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0, 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 75e, $1.00, $1.50, $1.75,
$2.25.
• Turnip Seed. .
Skirvings P. top; Halls West -
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Orders left at Hawkshaw's
Hotel, ; or at the Livery
Stabl1, Christie's old Stand
will receive prompt at
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