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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1897-2-4, Page 1TENTH YEAR. -497 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 1897. C. I3. SANDERS,. EDITOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Of Mrs. Jenny McCurdy, late of the Township of Usborne, in the county of Huron, widow, deceased. ' Pursuant to Sec 86 of Chapter 110 'of Re- vised Statutes of Ontario, 1897, notice is here- by given that all creditors and others hav- ing claims against the estate of the said de- ceased, who died on or about the lith day of January, A. D. 1897, are, on or before the 25th day of February, A.D. 1897, to send by post, pre -paid, to 'Lewis R. Dickson, Exeter, Solici- torf'or the Executors, of the said deceased their ohristiaa names and surnames, address- es and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims, a statement of their accounts and the nature of the securities (if any) held bythem, and that after the day last afore- said the said executors will proceed to dis- tribute the assets of the said deceased among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to such claims of which notice shall have been given as above required, and the said executors will not be liable for the said assets or any part thereof, to any person or Persons of whose claim or claims notice shall not have been received by them at the time of such distribution. Dated at Exeter this 30th day of January, A.D. 1897. LEwrs Fl. Drcrsoll, Solicitor, Exeter. DR, W M. SWEET. VETERINARY SURGEON Is prepared to do any kind of bird stuff- ing and taxidermist at any time. Calls ,(as usual promptly attended to. MONEY TO LOAN. On good improved Farms at 5 and 5i/ per cent Private Funds Apply to ELLIOT & ELLIOT. Solicitors &o. Exeter, 5th Nov.1896, FARMS FUR SALE MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for sale cheap. Money to loan on easy terms. TORN SrAC1[1[AN, Samwell's Block Exeter. TENDERS WANTED. Tho undersigned will receive marked, sealed tenders up to six o'oloek p. in., Feb, 8th, 1807, for the erection of a brick school house, stone foundation., in Usborne, S S. No. 4. Plans and specifications can be seen at the residence of the undersigned trustee, on and after the 20th of January, Lowest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Fred. Luxton, Sec. Devon, Ont. Daring . Stocking, 10 ver scut. alt. Lamps, Cutlery, Skates and Stoves. �. Eisup & Saq. Dashwood. Mr, Conrad Heiser, of Zurich, bas mored to our village.—Miss Carrie Shetler left a few days ago for Saginaw Mich. She was accompanied by her father, who visited friends there for a few days.—Mr. E. P. Paulin left a few days ago for Wingham, where he has purchased a share in an extensive hard- ware business. We are sorry to lose Mr. Paulin.—Revival meetings are still being held in the Evangelical church, and much good is being done.—Mr. Fred Heiser and Miss Laving Ilse, both of this place, were united in marriage on Monday last. -Miss Carrie Rennie, of the Babylon line, visited at Mr H. Guenthers, for a few days last week. Centralia Herb Handford while playing foot- ball at School last Thursday, was struck by another boy and his right knee was put out of joint. It will be some time before he fully recovers. —G. H. Wilson has bought Richard Hick's ''Spring Creek farm" and will move to it in the Spring.—C. W, Smith has returned from his trip to Winnipeg where he went with a car load of horses for Thos. Handford.—Misses Morden and Webb, of St. Johns, are visiting at John Colwell's.—The attendance at the Epworth League consecration service on Tuesday evening, was very large, fully two hundred being in attendance. The meeting was one of great interest and profit, and at the close of the meet- ing, Miss Martha Hill, who is leaving for London, was presented with an ad- dress and a purse of mouey by her Sunday School ;; class,—Mr. Wilson Kennedy is visiting his sister Mrs. Fero.. —Thos. E. Handford will ship another car of horses on Friday next.—R. Handford had a valuable colt entangled in the stable last ieeek. Clinton: One by one the early sett- iers are passing to the great beyond. The last to join the silent majority is Mrs. Thomas. Stevenson, who died on Sunday. Jan. 24th She had been in declining health for some time. Al- though not ofarobust constitution, still she lived for over 82 years. The las t three months of her life was a time of sickness with much weakness and suf- fered, yet bearing it with patience and resignation and leaving the comforting assurance to all her friends of a Home, beyond prepared for all those who love the Lord. Rodgerville. A most pleasant gathering of rela- tiyes took place at the residence of Mr. John Hawkins on Friday night last, the occassion being an oyster supper in honor of his esteemed cousin, Mr. T. P. Smith, of Elora. The evening was spent in playing pedro and social chat while Mr. T. Case contributed to the evening's enjoyment by singing his favorite song entitled " Play the Music " with excellent effect. It is some years since Mr. Smith met his relatives here audit is needless to say his compan was much enjoyed.—Mr. A. McTaggart, who is attending the high school at Seeforth, spent Saturday with his par- ents.—Mr.T. P. Smith, who spent Sat- urday night and Sunday with his un- cle, Mr. Geo. Hawkins, left Monday for London.—Mr. J. Case, of 'Hensall, spent Sunday with his mother,—Mr, Thos. Hawkins and Mr. T. Case are talking of driving to Elora before spring. Greenway, Mrs. Wilson, of Detroit, arrived last week to seeher mother, Mrs, Eggert,wbo is very sick.—Mr. Albert Corbert visit- ed friends here last week.—Mrs. Woods and W. A. Wilson, visited friends at Sylvan last week.—Mr. John Sherritt is buying a large number of two and three year old steers. Prices are very low.—Several loads of Wilsons and Mc- Phersons attended the funeral of Mr. Joseph Dixon, who died last Tuesday. Mr. W. J. Wilson and family visited Mr. James Millard and other friends at Grand Bend last Wednesday,—Mrs Taylor, of Varna, spent several days during' the week visiting Mrs. R. Eng- lish and other friends in this vicinity.— Miss S. M. McLaughlin and Alice Wil- son visited Miss McLaughlin's parents last Saturday —The monthly meeting of the Gospel Temperance Society will be held next Friday evening.—The Ladies Band of Willing Workers met at Mrs W. T. Ulens last Thursday.— Mr, A. M. Wilson, who has been sick with LaGrippe is some better. Zurich. Luoan The contract for carrying the mails between Lucan and London per stage has been let to John Hodgins, of the Coursey line, Biddulph, We have not heard what the figures are, but they must be very low, as we know of ten- ders that were in $100 below what had formerly been paid for the service. This contract is to take the place of that held by J. W. Orme, and which was cancelled after the change of Gov- ernment. The new contract eommenc ed on Monday last. We understand that J. W. Orme will still continue his stage, and carry passengers and freight, —Mrs. Mary Maguire, aged 84 years, an old pioneer of the village, died on Monday of general debility. She leaves a family of five children to mourn her loss, but they are all settled in life, ex- cept one daughter, who made her home with the old lady.—There seems to be a plentiful crop of la grippe around Luoan and vicinity at present; some cases quite severe. The Zurich Flax Company are mak- ing' large shipments of tow.—Mr, C, Wiliert has rented part of of the Yellow Front, one door east of Hoffman's steam laundry, into which he soon intends to move.—Stacks of building material is now on deck for the Hartleib block,and work will commence as soon as the weather opens up.—Our harmonica band will favor es with a few selections every Wednesday and Saturday even- ings, weather permitting, Mr. C Greb has kindly consented to let the` boys have the use of his hall to practice in during the winter months.—Miss A. J. Allot), graduate of the General Marine Hospital, St. Catharines, is at present staying with her sister, Mrs. F. W. Hess. —Mr. Phil Hauch has returned from a visit to his brother, near Plattsville.— Miss Lilly Faust who has been visiting friends near Brussels has returned home Mr. M. Zeller was in. Berlin on business last week.—Mr. Sholl, who has been bere with Mr. E. Appel for the last three years or Qo, has taken a position in Varna. He is a good coat maker, and we hope he will do well.—Mrs Louis Backer, while standing' on a lounge to wind up the clock Monday night, by some means fell and broke her arm at the wrist. She was alone in the house, but went to oneof her neighbors,where Dr. Buchanan was called, and dressed her arm. She is doing nicely. Sharon. The special meetings which the pas- tor has been conducting were discon- tiuued last week owing to the impass• able condition of the roads —An auc- tion sale was held on Wednesday of last week on the farm owned by Mr. Kellerman and rented by Mr. Statton, Low prices ruled.—The horse market seems to be quite brisk in the vicinity. Mr. T, J..Amy has made the purchase of one to replace the one recently sold ; also Mr. Thos. Amy, sr. has purchased two recently.—Master Chester Rowe on whom an operation was performed last week is slowly improving.—Tbe little daughter of Mr, Josiah Nestle who was ill last week bas fully recovered.—Mrs Rowe, of Exeter, spent a few days last week visiting iu the vicinity.—Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kestle left on Friday last for London Township where they will visit relatives for a few days.—Mr. John Rader, of Dakota, is visiting his mauy friends in the neighborhood. Mr. Ra- der has been in Dakota for the past three years and speaks very highly of that country. Winchelsea School Report. The following is a correct report of the S. S. No. 6. Usborne, for the month of January. The names -arc in,• -order of merit. Senior Department. V Class— Charles Upshall, Franklin, Delbridge; Sr. 4th—George Godbolt, Ella Camm, Oran Francis; Jr. 4th—Ethel Godbolt, George Wilcox, Wilbur Hunter and Leslie Robinson equal; Intermediate— Dora Delbridge, Linda Miners, Mary Delbridge; Sr. 3rd Edna Godboit, Robert Wilcox, Charles Miners; Jr,3rd Toria Miners, Harvey Hayes, Pearl Spicer. Junior Department. Sr. 2nd—Ila Delbridge, Mabel Sawyer, Enos Herd- man. Jr. 2nd—Bertie Fletcher, Charles Godbolt, Lewis Woods. Sr. Part 2— Garnet Miners, Ernest Rowcliffe, May Delbridge. Jr. Part 2—Cecil Camm, Darwin Bayes, May Jones. Sr. Pt 1— George Coward, Edwin Coward. Jr.Pt 1—Oliver Jewitt, Flossie Francis. J. A. GREGORY, 1 E. E. HALLS, f 4119. Stephen School Reports Teachers. Farquhar The twenty-first annual meeting of the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Co, was held in the public hall, on Monday evening. As usual there was a large attendance of mem- bers and others present. The finaneial report of the secretary -Treasurer• and auditors abstract wero submitted to the meeting from which the following sta- tistics may be taken:—Business done during the year, 755 policies issued, making a total of 2192; policies in force covering risks amounting to $3,528,- 795.00, being an increase of $10.280.00 in the amount insured; paid for losses during the past year $11.828.20 with a balance on hand of $1,370 20. The elect tion of Directors resulted in the re-elec- tion of 3. Essery, of Usborne, and T. Ryan, of Hibbert, for a term of three years. The officers for the following year will be as follows:—Directors: W. H. Passmore and J. Essery, Usborne, D. M2Locklin and T. Ryan, Hibbert, R. H. Beau and J. Jackson, Fullerton. Agents: J. S. Gilfillon, Lucan, A. Dun- can. Usborne, J. Wilson, Fullerton, J. Carmichal, Hibbert and Thos. Catneroa Farquhar, Secretary -Treasurer. The following is a correct report of 8. S. No. 4, for the month of January. Nl mes are in order of merit:—Sr. IV— Sophia Clark, Rosa Roessler; Jr. IV— Emma Clark,Tillie Wind; Sr, III—Clara rt an Bella Marlene, LeanderHa m , Be Amy, Mary Roessler; Jr. III—Wilber Rowe, John Hartman, Chas. Wind; Sr. II— Fred Amy, Garnet Amy, Albert Wein, Pearl Kestl; Jr. II—Arthur Amy, Free man Morlock, Oliva Hartman, Laving Klumpp;Pt. II—Herbie Morlock, Jacie Hartman, Annie Hartman, Martha Ayr. striper; Sr. Pt. 1—Wesley Wein, Sam'l Ayrstriker, Willie Smith, Willie Roess ler; Pt. I—Cecil Rowe, Elgin Amy; Aaron Wein, August Hartman. No. on roll 3S, avearge attendance 26. W. 3. BROOKS, Teacher. The following is a correct report of standing of the pupils iu S. S. No; 3, for the month of January. Names in order of merit.—V—Fred Sanders, Geo Bag- shaw; Sr. IV -Herman Beaver; Jr. IV —Samuel Jory; Ida Jory, Edwin Beaver Clara Stanlake, Daniel Sanders, Luther Penbale; Jr. III—Mary Sanders, Clinton Sweet, Lorena Ford, Fred Dearing; Sr. II --Stella Penhale, Charley Sanders, Harley Sanders, Marshall Box; Jr. II— Alouzo Ford, Viola Penhale, Laura. Jory, Minnie Sanders, Jennie Sanders, Vera Sanders, Hattie Willie, Sadie Wil. lis Clara Beaver, Nelson Sanders, Wil lie Triebner; Part I—Eddie Willis, Her- bie Beaver, Edith Parsons. The marks of some of the scholars are low owing to the irregularity of the attendance, caused by the disagreeable. weather, R. N. GREECE', Teacher. The following shows the standing of pupils in S. S.. No. 6. V—Jacob Rats, Wm. Ratz, Thos. linnet'; IV—Lizzie Lippert; Jacob Ratz, Alonza McCann; Sr. 8—Jane McCann, Maggie Barry, Jacob Finkbeiner; Jr. 3=Thomas Mc- Cann, Clara Kraft, David Lippert; 2nd —Elmer Lawson, Annie Yearly, Alex. McDonald; Pt. 2—Ida Retie Allie Ratz, Allis Harding, Willie Birt; 1 -Lucinda Kraft, Elia Witzel, Teenie Smith. J. W. Nostrums, s, Teacher, Crediton Mr, Wuerth has put a new smoke stack on his flax mill.—Mr. B. Brown is wearing a smile. Its a boy.—Mr. J. G. Young has taken his son, Fred, in part- nership and intends to do business by cash system in future. The firm will be known as J. G. Young & Sou.—The auspices of the Y. P, A. held an enter taiament in the Town Hall ou Tuesday night, which was a success.—Mr. Chas. Eilber, of Saginaw, Mich , is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Eilber.—Fraser, son- of Samuel Brown, had the misfortune to break his collar bone the other day.—Mrs. C Trick, who underwent an opeartion at the hands of Drs. Rollins & Amos, of Exeter, is improving.—Mr, Henry Eilber was in Toronto this week on business.—Word has been received from Dakota, of the death of Mr. John Keine, of Stephen, The parents have the sympathy of the community.—Mr, Chas. Zwicker, well and favorably known throughout this section of the country has purchased his father's general store and has taken possession, Mr. Zwicker is a man of good business ability and we believe he will make a successful businesss man. Like many othees who are fast falling in line, he has decided to conduct his business on a strictly cash basis, believing that to bo the best for both buyer and seller. We wish him success and welcome lain to the higher rank and responsibility of citizenship, Sodom On Thursday night last while Messrs. Wm. Kestle and Wm. Carrick were re- turning home at a late hour, they saw a bright light suddenly spring up at a distance and on investigation found it to be a small out building at the rear of Mr, John Carrick's residence. After arousing the inmates they set to work to prevent the fire from doing any further damage. Luckily they happened along at the time they did as the house was only a short distance from the building destroyed and the whole family might have been burned in their beds,—The discussion that was announced for Tuesday evening came off. Tbe house was full and Silas Stan - lake, Sr., occupied the chair. The speakers were limited to forty. five min- utes in which to make a speech and 20 minutes for cross firing or aeply. The speaking was commenced by Mr. Down followed by C. Prouty. Mr. Down replying, followed by C Prouty. A very lively time was had. Miss Robertson, the lady who has charge of Sodom school, and Miss Laura Harris assisted C. Prouty by given some readings bear- ing on the subject, The audience was remarkably attentive and orderly. In struinental and vocal music was in or der between the speeches, and quite a number of selections were given at the close. God sage the Queen closed the exercises. The chairman performed his part well. He was pleased with the conduct of the audieuce and these pres ent appreciated his management as chairman, though by some oversight the audience were not requested to ex press their approval by the uplifted hand. YUO WOULD NOT Consult a quack medicine vend- or for relief in a case where a surgical operation is necessary. The measuring of defects of the eye is as important as opera- tions of this kind and we make a specialty of the proper cor- rection.. THE LAWS OF THE LAND Do not protect you from quack Spectacle Vendors. Protect yourself by consulting only resi- dent and. qualified Opticans. Our Optical departmeet is at your service. S. FITTON, Graduate of the Ontario Optical Inst, ONE DOOR NORTH CENTRAL HOTEL. Robertson, retired farmer of this village and with his brother Donald, some years since deceased. She was a woman of religious convictions, and during the past few years of her life her bible which she read mostly in the Celtic dia- lect, was her constant companion. She was faithfully attended during her ill- ness by Miss Katie Robertson and by her neiee Miss MeEwen. The funeral which was largely attended took place to the Rodgerville cemetery on Satur- day at 10 a. m.–Carmel church services were well attended on Sunday last and especially in the evening when the church was packed, quite a number be- ing present from neigboring towns. On Sabbath next, the pastor will commence a series of sermons on the character- istics of the young men and young women of the " Bible " the characters being taken alternately.—Miss R Higgins, of Brucefield and Miss Davis, Palmerston, spent Sunday with Mr. W. 0, Davis.—The Council. did not meet ou Tuesday owing to the enforced absence ef:'he Clerk, he haying been caught in the storm and hold for a couple of days and nights. The clerk has since returned looking none the worse for having been "storm -bound. " —The Council met on Saturday but we have not secured the minutes for this week —It is said that a soap bubble film is only one 2,800,000tIi of an inch in thickness. This is too thin to hold water.—We are sorry that we are not keeping a grocery store this winter as we might thus "catch " some fair customers.—We learn that Mr George 0. Petty and Mr. Wm. McCloy have purchased from Mr. R, Paterson, sr , the Kippen circuit Parsonage pro perky on front street and these gentle- men will erect a large brick block upon it next summer. Hensall is bound to go ahead.—Messrs. James Horton, Jas. Bell, (farmers,) Robert Bell and T, Berry, each shipped a carload of horses to the old country on Friday last, each accompanying the shipment.—Rev. J. S. Henderson assisted in the revival services in the lltethodist church on Monday evening.—At a recent meet. ing of the Public Library Board it was decided to close up the reading room and remove the library back to its in the rear of Mr, J. C. former positionC Stoneman's jewellery store.—An in• terestiug and profitabe meeting of the South Huron Farmers' Institute, was held on Tuesday afternoon and even- ing in Coxworth's Hall, There was a large attendance of farmers and others; and the addresses were very good,— Space prevents giving particulars this week. Hensall We aro sorry 'to have to record the death of Miss Joan Bell, daughter of Mr. Wm. Bell, Esq., of this village, which sad event - took place on Wednesday, Jan. 27th ' The deceased who was • s severely 31 years of age wa afflicted with falling fits for quite a number of years and although the best medical skill at home and abroad was appealed to, meet no cure could be ef- fected. She was of a quiet meditative, religious disposition, and was much be- loved in the famiiy circle and among immediate friends. The interment took place to the Rodgerville Cemetery on Saturday, a large procession follow- ing the remains to the tomb. Tbe funeral service was held in Carmel church at 2 p. m. and the number pres- ent being something like 450.—We have also to chronicle the death of Catherine Campbell, a spinster, who during some 30 years has made her home as servant with Mr. Duncan Communication, To TFIE EDITOR OF EXETER ADVOCATE As the 20th of June this year is to be celebrated as a commemoration of the end of the 60th year of the reigu of our beloved Queen—the longest of any English Sovereign—and as it is a spec- ial wish of Her Majesty that such a celebration should be marked by some act which would relieve the sick or poor and that it should take the form of hos- pitals, almhouses, etc, I beg to subgest that a small cottage be either built or purchased, to be free from taxation for all time,and to be the home of some poor deserving family who could not be re- ceived into the house of Refuge; and thas the necessary sum be raised by the ladies of the village, who would canvas everyone, rich and poor, old and young, and that the highest subscribed amount be 25e. of any one person and give as small as they like. This would, I am sure, soon amount to $500, a sufficient sum, This is merely one suggestic re;;, t the town council take this hint. ` Yours truly N. DYER HURDON. CURTS.—At Greenway, on the 30th ult,, the wife of Chas, Carts of a son. 31ARIL1Ao GES. NICR0L—EAGLESON -- At the residence of the bride's sister on Jan. 20th, by Rev. S. A. Carriers, Mr. John Nichol, of Middlesex, to Miss Eliza Mary Eagleson, of Greenway. C.HURCIIILL—FERGUSON.—At the resi- dence of the bride's father, Hullett, on the 27th inst., by Rev. 3. Hamilton, Mr. D. T. Churchill, (son of Thomas Churchill, deputy -reeve of Goderich township) to Annie, youngest daugh- ter of Mr. David Ferguson. • teeSAITIIN RELIUAM—In St. Marys, on Jan. 22nd, James Reliham, aged 76 years. KELLY.—At the House of Refuge, on Jan. 25th, Wm. Kelly, formerly of Brussels, aged 70 years. BELL.—In Hensall, on the 28th ult., Joan Bell, aged 30 years, 11 months and 20 days. ROGERs,—In Brussels, ou Jan 29th Harriet E. A., eldest daughter of Mr. George Rogers, aged .23 years, 10 months and 10 days. Hoopna—In Toronto, on the 2nd inst,, E. A. Pickard, beloved wife of Mr. J. N. Hooper, aged 37 years. •i• GREAT SWEEPING SALE. o-• Having purchased the the business of 0, ZWICKER, I will offer the stock at greatly reduced prices for CASH AND PRODUCE ONLY. Having decided to adopt the system of buying for Cash and selling for Cash or its equivalent, we can convince you by giving us a trial that our prices are very much lower than any one doing business under the old sytem. The Stock is large and well assorted and in order to make room for Spring goods we will dispose of the same regardless of cost. . We will make a reduction of 25% on all ready made clothing. The stock is No. x and fully assorted witti BOYS', YOUTHS', AND MEN'S SUITS... Also about 20 Frieze ulsters at less than cost. Fur coats, Fur Capea, men's Beaver and Persian caps will be sacrificed to clear. Ladies' Mantles—about 20 to clear at from $1 to $5, former price from $4 to $1.0 and this seasons goods Dress Goods, Flannels, Flannelettes, Cottonades, Tweeds, Factory Cottons etc. at very close prices. • GROCERIES. Best granulated sugar, 2 lbs $1; Yellow sugar, 28 lbs $1; Best Rio Coffee 7 lbs $1; Large size yeast 5c; Giiehe wash boards 14c; 7 bars Dingman's Electric Soap 25e; 6 bars Comfort or Home Sweet Home soap 25c; Forest City City Baking Powder in < 1- lb sealers 20c and other lines at corresponding, prices at the G EAP CASti STORE, G.. EIDITO Produce Taken as Cash..A 0411 °oliaited, CHAS. ZWICKER.