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The Exeter Advocate, 1896-12-17, Page 1NINTH YEAR. —491 The Nlolsons Bank. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY DECEMBER 17, 1896. C. H. SANDERS, EDITOR (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital . . . $2,000,000 Rest Fund , ... , ...... 1,400,000 Read office Montreal. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER Money advanced t� euod Farmer's on their own notes -with one or more.endoreers at 7 percent per annum. Exeter Branch. Open every lawful day from 10 a. in. to 3 p m., Saturdays 10 a. m. to 1 p.m Ageneral banking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- 4,0y on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at 3 par cent. N. D. HURDON Exeter, Dec. 27, '95. Manager THE EQUITABLE SAYINGS LOAN �No BUILDING ASSOCIATION. EXETER LOCAL BOARD. ' OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: J. A; Rollins, MD,, Pros.; Fratk Knight, let Vice Pres,; N. D. Burdon, 2nd Vice -Pres. Chas. Snell, 'Jr,, T. W. Bawkshaw, Jno. J. Knight, Chas. A. Sanders, Calvin Lutz.; Geo. Kemp, Sen.-Treas.; John Farmer, Valuator; Lewis H. Dickson, Solicitor. For further particulars apply to GEO. KEMP, Exeter, Ont. STEPHEN NOMINATION MEETING. The. Electors of the munioipality of Step- hen are hereby notified that the annual nomination meeting for the purpose .of nominating Reeve, first and seoandDeputies and two Councillors, will be held on Monday December 28th, commencing at the hour of one o'clock,. m., and in ease a poll is de- manded and allowed. Such poll will be opened on the 4th day of .1 anuary, 1897,, in the various polling divisions in the munici- pality of Stephen. CEESTER PROUTY Returning Officer. Dated this 25th day of November, 1897. DR. WM. SWEET. VETERINARY SURGEON. Is prepared to do any kind of bird stuff- ing and taxidermist at any time. Calls as usual promptly attended to. COUNTY COUNCIL_ ELECTION. Public notice is hereby given that a meet- ing of the Electors of County Council, Di- vision No.4 composed of the municipalities of Usborne,�Exeter and Stephen, wilibe held in the Town Hall, Exeter, on Monday, De - comber 21st, 1896, at the hour of one o'clock, p. in., for the purpose of nominating candi- dates to represent them in the County Coun- cil, of the County of Huron, for the years 1897 and 1808 and that in case a poll is de- manded and allowed in the manner by law, prescribed such polls will be opened on the fifiji day of January, 1897 in each of the Poi- nt,.. sub -divisions, at the time and place fix..gl by By -Law of the municipalities in this saig'county Division, °RESTER PROUTY MONEY TO LOAN. On good improved Farms at lowest raids .,,y ',tT?R+,erekst Apply to ELLIOT & ELLIOT. Solicitor &c. Exeter 0th,Nov.1006, XMAS p RESENT 5 We have just received our Xmas stock of the follewin, goods which will be sold at a greatly reduced figure, Spring Skates. 50c. a pair and upwards' Hockey Skates. 50c. a pair and upwards. Hanging Lamps. Latest design, $1.50 up. Banquet Lamps. Newest goods, 65c. up. Carving Sets. With, and without case, 40c• Pocket Cutlery. 3c. and upwards. Knives & Tools. 60c. set and upwards. Children's Sets. 20 cents.' Remember Vire have a full line of NIOKLE PLAT- ED WARE, WHITE WARE; and. CUT- LER -Y... Biip soy. N. B. Don't forget we are agents for the celebrated steel oven wood ; cook stove, "Good Cheer." ESTRAY STEER. Strayed onto thepremises of the udersign- ed, lot 15, concession 12, Hibbert, a red steer, two years old: The owner may have same by proving property and paying charges. Jost ra SPEAIIE, Cromarty, Ont To the Electors To the Electors of Huron County Council, District No. 4, , composed of Stephen, Usborne and Exeter, LADIES. AND GENTLEMEN: I am a candidate in this district for Coun- ty Councillor and solicit you votes and influ- ence. Two members are to be elected. Each voter has two votes. The voter can give one vote to each of two candidates. or can give both votes to one candidate. Election first Monday in January. One vote thankfully received, two votes in proportion. Exeter, Nov. 23rd, 1896. very truly, . ROLLLINS: To the Electors of the Village of Exeter. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN : I take this means of addressing myself to you to state that I am a candidate for Reeve i'or the village of Exeter, for the year 1897. I may state that I have served you now for ten years; eight years as Councillor, two years as Deputy Reeve, and during that time have done my utmost to serve you, in every • particular, without fear or favor, and if elected for Iteeye will do all that lays in my power to promote the general interest and welfare of the village. My motto will be " Progress consistent with true economy." I ask therefore my friends. to put me at the head of the polls. Thanking you for past favors, I remain Yours faithfully, Exeter, December 1, 1898, _ T, B. DARLING. If AlL CONTRACT. Sealed Tenders, addressed to the Postmast- er General, will be received at Ottawa until noon, on Friday the 16 January, 1897, for the conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails, on pro- posed contracts for four years, from 1st April next. 1. Between Zurich and Honsall railway station, 12 timeslper week each way. 2, Between Drysdale and Kippen, 3 times per week, each way. Printed notices containing further infor- mation as to conditions ofroposed con- tract may be seen, and blank forms ofTend- er may be obtained at the Post Offices along the respected routes, and at this office. Post Office Inspector's Office Stratford, 4th December, 1898. B. G. HOEKIRK, POST OFFICE INSPECTOR. Stephen, POLLING Boorus.—The following are the Deputy Returning Officers and places for holding the municipal and County council elections, in Stephen Division 1, William Baker, school house No. 1; 2, Brown, C. Bean's shop; 3, C. Prouty, Town Hall; 4, H. Doyle, Holtz's kitchen; 5, D. Buchanan, Heitz man's kithen.; 6, C.Wilson, S. H. No. 10; 8, W. B. Pallis, Maccabee's Hall. Crediton Mrs. Hoffman who has been visiting friends here, has returned to her home in Plattsville.—The Misses Lillie and Millie Bertrand spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cuntz, Exeter.—Mrs. S. Sweitzer, of Shipiza, spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. J. Haist.—The Dr. is wear ing a smile—its a boy.—Hobbs hard- ware Co., of London, are busy putting in the glass in the new church.—Two beautiful chandeliers, manufactured by I F. Fink, of New York, have been placed in the church.—The K. 0. T. M. intend having a concert to -night, (Thursday.) Zurich. Mr. Jacob Zimmerman, who has been in North Dakota the last summer, re- turned home a few 'days ago.—Miss Edith Dyer, of Exeter, visited her aunt, Mrs, D. Steinbach, and other friends here last week.—Mr. Andrew Middle• holtz who has been on the sick list for a few days is convelescent.—Mr. H. Well delivered an organ at the church of the Evangelical congregation, 14th con., a few days ago.—The annual meeting of Zurich branch of the Bible Society held here on Tuesday, on account of the rain, was only fairly well attended. The president, Rev. D. H. Braund, opened the meeting, after which the following officers were elected: Pres., Rev. D. H. Braund; Vice Pres, Fred Kibler; Sec'y, H. Dumart; Treas., Gabriel Holtzman, D. S Faust, depository, Rev. J. P. Hauch gave an excellent lecture on the work of 'the Bible, with marked effect. Brucefield -- .Miss Bell, who teaches the junior de partment in School No, 10, Stanley, has been obliged to quit teaching on ac- count of an attack of measles.—Mr. Buckler, of the 2nd con. Tuckersmith, had the misfortune to receive a • severe fall last week while climbing up onto a straw stack which he was building. He in some way missedhis footing and fell a distance of 20 feet. He was un- conscious for some time afterwards,. and on examination it was found that two of his ribs were u w e � frti stored besides rc e eci 1n � ase severe shaking' up. We are pleased to say, however, that he is get- ting along nicely:—Mr. Neil McGill has sold his remaining 50 acres of land to Mr. Thos. Greminill,and he now owns 150 acres in one block.—Rev, Dr. Sheers, of Hamilton, will conduct the anniversary services in the Presbyter; ian church, on Sunday next, Dec. 20th A'riissionary festival will be Mild the following Monday, evening, at which 'at number of speakers will be present: Sodom Sodom is making preparations for haying a first-class entertainment on the evening of Wednesday, the 23rd inst. There will be the usual formal, ties of a Christmas Tree with a real living Santa Claus to despeuse the can- dies, etc. The program will be varied, composed of reading, recitations, songs, dialogues, singing's, etc., by the child- ren, music and speeches by others. Many are the attractions. Candies and nuts will be distributed among the audience in addition. to Christmas pres• cats to all the children of the locality, or section. A collection will be taken .to defray the expenses. Come one, come all. Hoping each may have it to say, "Well, we had a good." The m Sodom people do beat all for a jolly time, Sharon, Mr. Samuel Sanders who has been working with Mr. Joe, Pedlar for the past year has returned to his home on the 3rd con. of Stephen.—Mr. Welling- ton Amy is working in Exeter at pres- ent.—Mr. Willfoog, of Hay, is working with Mr. Samuel Rowe for a couple of weeks,—Our burg still continues to grow, the latest addition being a son to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Brok- enshire.—While Johnny, son of Mr. Joseph Hartmaa was turning the hors- es out of the stable ou Sunday morning one of them kicked him in the face, in- flicting an ugly gash.—An oyster sup- per will be given in the school house on Tuesday evening next, under the auspices of the Patrons of Industry. A program is being prepared in connec- tion with the tea. It is not necessary to say that the tea will be one of the best as the ladies already have that re- putation. The admission fee is 10 and 25 cents. All are cordially invited to attend. Ailsa Craig On Friday morning, about four miles west of here, the driver of the 917 ex- press noticed a man lying on the side of the track. On stopping, it was found that the man was dead, and the body still warm, with large cuts in the back of the, head and neck, The body was taken to Parkhill. It is supposed that the man fell off the morning express due here at .7.20. By information found on his person, it appears that his name was Nesbitt, from Lexington, Ky. He has a sister living in Michigan, and his mother at Blyth, Ont.—At the W. F. M. S. meeting, held Thursday evening in the Presbyterian Church, the attend- ance was -large and the thank -offering was well responded by the audience. Amount $19'.—Rev. F. M. Smith, of Hawkesbury, Ont., who recently re calved an unanimous call to Lucan and Granton Presbyterian congregations, will he ordained and inducted at Gran- ton on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 22nd. —Mr. Edgar Hodgins and bride paid a visit to the village on Friday evening, looking gay and happy. Biddulph The weather during the past week was fine indeed for this season of the year. Many farmers are taking ad- vantage of it to finish up their fall plow ing.—Mrs Bloomfield, of Mooresville, is drilling a number of her pupils in reci- tations, etc., for the coming concert at Nursery Church.—A heroine is Mrs. Hodgins, of the 2nd con. While at work she saw a horse belonging to Mr. John McFalls running away, when she immediately dropped her knitting, ran to the road, stopped the horse and then handed it over to the care of Andrew Isaac who drove it away, but to her surprise a few minutes later it came dashing along again having escaped from Isaac She again bravely stopped it and this time gave it to Wilbur Mc - Falls, who, it seems, also let it go as she left for the house, she having no more time to lose in such work.—Aunt Ellen's George and I. Bennet, with five picked men, threshed the grain of a hundred acre farm in an afternoon, some 900 bushels in all, Who can beat this? Granton A painful accident happened Mrs, White, sister of Mr. Jas. Wallis, a few days ago. As she was crossing the street at the post office crossing, her toe caught on the end of a plank which was not level and Mrs. White fell on her face, receiving a painful wound and carrying a very black eye. The path - masters will need to. look around the sidewalks ere winter.—Fairview farm the residence of James Wallis, Esq., was the scene of happy 'Wedding festi- vities on Wednesday evening, Dec. 2, the occasion being the marriage of, his daughter, Sara, to Mr. Jas. Keith, of township. Blansh ardThe ceremony wasperformed bythev f Rev. G. W. p Stevenson, of Unionville, Ont., uncle of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev, Mr. Goodwillie, of Osgoode, Ont. -The C. E. society of the English church have rep tag the Oddfellow's Hall where they intend holding their weekly meet- ings.—Mr. Geo: Fitzgerald, of West Nis souri, has rented the Misses Hobbs' rest, deuce, and will take possession in Jan- uary. The Misses Hobbs intend living in Lond n. Lucan Mr, James Wright has returned home from. Petrclea, and intends spending Christmas with his mother here.—Rey. R. I3, Shaw has been suffering for some days with a severe cold. Mr. James Irwin, our popular editor, took the ser- vices for him on Sunday evening.—Dr. Shaw was called to meet the 8 p.m. train on Saturday night, in which lay a Stratford man in a dying condition. The poor man had been South for the benefitof his health and was returning home when he suffered a paralytic stroke, between Forest and Camlachie. —Mrs. Michael Haskett is seriously ill with inflammation of the lungs. Stasis about 70 years of age, and on that ac count slight hopes of her recovery are entertained.—Mr. John Guilfoyl has re- turned home after a long absence. At one time it was reported he was lost, but we are glad to say he is yet in the land of the living, both hale and hearty. —John S,'Atkinson, of this village, has been appointed bailiff of the Third Di- vision Court of the County of Middlesex in the stead of Edward Mara, resigned. liarpley Mr. A. Hay ter, has begun the work of underbrushing on . a farm he pur chased from the Canada Company. Mr. Philip. Baker has finished putting the gravel on the centre road west of this place,—Mr. and Mrs. James fronyn spent Sunday with friends at the front of the township.—Mr. Dan. Hagean lost a valuable blood colt re- cently by paralysis,—A large number from this vicinity attended the funeral of Rev. Mr. Carrier's little boy on Fri- day last. The remains were laid in the Grand Bend Cemetery.—Mr. T. Coughlin, of Mount. Carmel, passed through our burg on Monday.—The committee appointed by the Grand Bend Presbyterian Sunday School went to Exeter on Tuesday last to purchase presents for their Christmas Tree en• tertainment to be held -on the 22nd inst. A good program is being prepared and a good time may be expected by those who attend. •Everybody welcome.— Thu home of Mr. George Sherritt was the centre of attraction on Friday evg. last, when a group of young folks were invited to do honor by a farewell party to Miss Willis, teacher of Grand Bend Union School as she has completed her duties in that place and about to leave. 'Friends all the way from Grand Bend and Parkhi„were present. All induig ed in social chat and parlor games- and among the rest a game of mimick and miss, but unfortunately one of the young gents did miss his seat making an immense spread ou the floor, bus no damage was done. Everyone re- turned to their homes well pleased with the evening's amusements. Hensen Not much chance apparently for snow for Christmas.—The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, will be observed in Car- mel church on Sabbath next after the morning service. Preparatory" service will be held on Friday when the Rev. Joseph Elliott, of Nairn, will be pres- ent andwll'reach.—The funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Wadell left the Methodist parsonage on Monday afternoon for the Exeter cemetery. The parsonage' was crowded with sympa- thising friends. The service, was con ducted by the resident ministers, assist- ed by the Rev. Atcheson, of Kippen.— One of our would be pugilists had to give bonds to the amount of $100 ou Friday to keep the peace for a year. Served him right.—John Wood was the guest of Mr. Samuel Smilie on Sunday. Joe Case, of the London Road South, "took in" the Kippen concert on Friday evening He also "took in" the ever- green going and' coming. "Little Joe" seems still to be a great admirer of feminine beauty and Norway Spruce. We admire his taste but no doubt the fair one admires it more—and loves it. —Our new M. D., Dr. Ferguson, seems to be working up a good practice in this vicinity.—Miss Roxie Eacrett, fa- shionable dress maker, of Exeter, was here last week ''rigging out" one of our aristocratic dames. Dame rumor hies something to say about it but of course in a case of this kind we do not whisper names or particulars. Those anxious for further particulars should enquire further down the road.—Mr. Jas. Crawford leader of Carmel church choir sang a beautiful solo at the even- ing service on Sunday last. The words of the piece were composed by Miss Graham, of Egmondvilie —Quite a number from here took in the Devon- shire cream social at Bethesda, Tues• day evening,—Leap year will soon be over. Girls embrace your opportunities, and here is one —Rev. C. L. Mills will preach the anniversary sermons at Kirkton on Sunday next. Rev. Mr. McQuillan taking Mr. Mills' place.—Mr, Nokes, horse buyer, of Reading, Mass., was in the village last week, combin- ing business with pleasure.—Mr. T. J. Berry, horse buyer, who has beenen in Boston selling a carload of horses, re- turned home last week. --Messrs. Wm, Albert and Wesley Whiteside, arrived home from : Manitoba on Wednesday and intend spending the winter under the parental roof. Wesley has not ben home for seven years. Rheumatism is caused by lactic acid in the blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla neut ralizes the acid and cures rheumatiom, 1ri97..... Old 7 "ice ...1 a a b7 ESTABLISHED In' 1867. 23exe ITI..re are Agar._ Still in the ring and with something that will save you money. Only imagine, a Genuine Elgin or Waltham Watch in a Solid Nickle Case, stem wind and set, for only $4.75. This is cheaper than the cheapest, and for why ? Because we buy our goods in the very best markets and will not be undersold. We have bought a quantity of the above watches and are prepared to sell them at this price as long as they last We have a good assortment of all other lines of goods viz. CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELERY, SILVERWARE, AND SOLID GOLD —WEDDING RINGS— Don't forget our Optical Department. We test your eyesight and fit you properly with Spectacles that relieve that aching and all unpleasant feelings of the eyes. T. FlYTON■ THE COUNTY COUNCIL 3 O'CLOCK P M. Council met at 3 p. m., the warden in the chair. An application from A.J. Currie Sea - forth, for the position of Constable in town was read and filed. Several accounts were read and sent to finance committee. Return of registrar and letter of coun- ty treasurer were read and sent to fin ance committee, Account of corporation of Usborne, was read and sent to executive com- mittee. On motion of Kerr, seconded by Coo- per, the council adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock on Friday. FRIDAY MORNING. Council met according to adjourn- ment. The warden in the chair. All members reported present. Minutes of Thursday's session read and confirmed. Report of special committee read and adopted, The council went into committee on the report of executive committee Geo. McEwan in the chair. The committee rose and reported that the commissioner be paid $59 instead of $50, and that the clerk be paid $100 for duties performed as returning officer for the county coun- .cil election for 1896 97. Clause 5 was amended by submitting the claim of Seaforth Collegiate Institute for ar- rears, to the county solicitor. The warden then resumed the chair and the report of executive committee was adopted as amended. On motion of Carling and Gunn the council adjourned till 2 p.m. 2 O'CLOCK P.M. Council resumed, the warden in the chair. A request from the sec'y•treas. of the East Huron Teachers Association for the usual grant of $25, was sent to ex- ecutive committee. Report of education committee read. Moved by Sparring, seconded by Mc- Pherson, that the report be amended by granting the petition of Union S. S. No. 4, Turn berry. Lost, The report was then adopted. Reports were read from road and bridge, finance, county property and House of Refuge committees and adopt- ed. Moved by Messrs Young and Young that Mrs. French, matron at the House of Refuge be paid $25 extra services rendered at House of Refuge, sent to executive committee. The motion was finally agreed to. Moved by Girvin, seconded by Mc- Donald, that Ashfield be refunded $78, amount expended on Finn's bridge. The motion was sent to executive com- mittee and approved. Moved by Gunn, sec. by McIlveen, that: this council should deal gener- ously with the treasurer and chairman of finance committee for the very satis factory services rendered by them on behalf of this county. Sent to execu- tive committee. H. Either, chairman of House of Re- fuge committee handed all papers and correspondence in his possession to the county clerk for safe keeping. On motion of Messrs. Watson and Young the council adjourned till 8 p m. 8 O'CLOCK P.M. Council resumed, the warden in the chair. Second report of finance committee was read. Moved in amendment by Holt, seconded by A. A. Young, that the claim of J. T. Dickson and the mat- ter claim oftheSeaforth Collegi- ate the c. a C ter of„ to for arrears be referred to gate I us situ ti e warden's committee to deal with as they think best after receiving the opinion of the county solicitor. Carried. Second report of executive commit- tee read. MovedHolt, ed byseconded byGunn that clause 4 be amended by llowing the treasurer and Mr. Proudfoot $940 for their services. Lost. Moved by Carling seconded by Wat- son that the sum of $850 be granted to the Treasurer and Mr. Proudfoot for Ipayment in connection with the selling of the county debentures. Carried. All the by-laws passed dt the session were read three times and passed and the council adjourned to the strains of Auld Lang Sync ” led by W arden Strachan. Kippen Communion services will be held in St. Andrews' church, on Sunday, Dee. 20th. Rev. Mr. Martin, of Exeter, will conduct the preparatory services to- morrow, (Friday) Dec. 18th. St. An- drews' Sabbath school pupils intend holding their annual Christmas tree anniversary on the evening of Monday the 28th inst. A strong committee has the work in hand. This promises to eclipse even the great success of former years. A bright program is being prepared, which will be well enjoyed by both old and young.—The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor business meeting, which was held on Wednesday evening, was well attend- ed by a goodly number of members. The principal business before the meet- ing was the election of officers for the ensuing six months, which resulted as follows: Pres., T. Forsythe; vice-pres., Miss M. Cooper; Sec., Miss Minta Mc- Gregor; Treas., Miss Stine Acheson; Cor. Sec., Mr. Thos. Doig. Look out committee, Misses G. Crawford, A. Thomson, Miss McMurt••ie, Mr. Thomas Doig and Mr. Mellis. I',ayer meeting committee, Mr. Moody, Jr., Mr. P. Stewart and Mrs. Forsythe. With the above officers at the head of our so- ciety, we have no fear of lack of inter- est in the good work that has been no- cnmplished in the past. Bayfield: Mr. Wm. Bates was awak- ened about four o'clock Monday morn- ing, and found his summer kitchen on fire. It was with much difficulty that the house was saved. The kitchen and contents were consumed. Mr. and Mrs. Bates had returned home on Saturday from a week's trip to Petrolea, and a number of robes, cushions, etc, were left in the kitchen, and burned along with other articles. They cannot ac- count for the cause of the fire, unless through a pail of ashes which was left there. The Story Whole Of the great sales attained and great cures accomplished by Hood's Sarsap- arilla, is quickly told. It purifies and enriches the blood, tones the stomach and give strength and vigor. Disease cannot enter the system fortified by the rich, red blood which comes by tak- ing Hood's Sarsaparilla. Hood's Pills cure nausea, sick head- ache, indigestion, biliousness. Sold by all druggists. 25. BiRTBS BROKENSI'IIRE.—In Stephen, on the 11 inst., the wife of Silas Brokenshire, of a son. a a aIARR11AG,,ES.. ARMSTRONG-11ICCONNELL.—On the 3rd inst., at the residence of Mr. Fergu- son, Ingersoll, by Rev. G. Jackson, Perciyal S. Armstrong, of St. Marys, to Miss Georgina, McConnell of In- gersoll, formerly of Exeter. U LLYOT—ELLAII—At the residence of the bride's parents, St. Marys, [on Dec. 9th, by Rev. John Learoyd, Edwin A. 'C'llyot, of Blanshard,. to Susie 1I. Cllah daughterh ter of Mr.John n Ellah. TAYL0R—ALDSwoRTTI—At the resi- deuce of the bride's parents, ou the ' 9th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Holmes, Mr. Cornelius Taylor, of Brewster, to Kezia, daughter of. W, B. Wills, Mitchell. Pnauon—In Mitchell, on the 7th first Thomas E. Pearce, aged 28 years.