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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-2-18, Page 1r TENTH YEAR. —.499 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1897. -20 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. MONEY TO LOAN. On good improved Farms at.5 and 5% per cent Private Funds Apply to ELLIOT & ELLIOT. Solicitors &c. Exeter. 5th Nov, 1596, FARMS FOR SALE, MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for sale cheap. Money to loan on easy terms. Jony SPACKMAN, Samwell's Block Exeter. MUNICIPAI, NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the village of Exeter, purposes putting clown w granolithie pavement on the east side of Mani Street, from the Town Hall property to the South side of the McKay block, and to connect the pavement on the west side of -fain Street, on the same terms and condi- tions as the on the West side of Main Street that is to ,say:—the property fronting on said side walk to pay two-thirds of the total cost and the remaining ono -third to be paid by the ,Corporation. Payments in equal, annual Installment extended over a period of ten years. By order of the Council. M. EACRETT, Exeter, February 11th, 1897. Clerk AUCTION SALE --or— Farin in the .Townshipof Stephen, and Houses and Lots in. the Village oft Crediton, The Administrators with will Annexed of the Estate of Robert Bush, Deceased, will of- fer for sale by Public Anotion at Hill's Hotel in the Village of Crediton, on Tuesday, the 23rd day of February, 1897, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon (Subject to such Conditions as shall then be produced) the following valu- able properties, viz; Parcel No. 1. The East Flalf of Lot Num- ber Fifteen (15) in the Fifteenth Concession of the Township of Stephen, containing Fif- ty (50) Acres more or less, with frame house and stable thereon. Parcel No. 2. Brick Dwelling House and premises comprising 1 Rood 312.5th perches in the Village of Crediton, forming part of South half of Lot Eleven in the Fifth con- cession of Stephen. The soil is clay suitable for brick -malting, Parcel No. 9. Brick House and premises in said village forming part of said Lot Eleven containing two fifths of an acre more or less, Parcel No. 4. Frame house and premises in said village lately occupied by said Robert B u;\. P oel No. 5. Frame House and premises in said Village now occupied by one F. Snell. These houses aro all located in the vicinity of the Brick yards, Flax and Flour ,Mills. TuintS Or SALE—Ten per cent cash on day cif said, Balance in 10 days or as may be agreed. For further partioulars apply to, ELLIOT & ELLIOT, Solicitors for The London & Wes torn HENRY EILISER Trusts Co. Ltd. Auctioneer. Administrat ors. During Stocking, 10 per cep(. oil. damps, Cutlery, Skates and Stoves. Eiso &S�ij, NOTICE, Parties owing overdue accounts and notes, will please call and seitlo the same before March 1st as I wish to close my books by that elate C. ZwICxan, Sr., Crediton • TENDERS WANTED. Tenders will be received by the undersign- ed up to Saturday, March 6,1897, for the pur Chase of Lots 1, 2, 8, 48, 49 and 50 in the vil- lage of Exeter, formerly Francistowni being the" North Exeter Hotel " formerly ' Wal - per's Hotel. " There is erected on the property a large Brick Hotel and Store with large Barns and Outbuildings, TER'Ms. 20 per cent. in cash on acceptance of tender and the balance when a good title is shown. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Dated at Goderich, this 10th day of February, 1897. LOFTUS E, DANCEY, Vendors Solicitor. PUBLIC SALE OF FARM -IN T11E- TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN, Under and by virtue of a power of sale contained in a Mortgage, dated the 2nd day of December, 1881, made by Richard Barry as Mortgagor, and which mortgage was assign- ed by assignment bearing date the 2nd day of July, 1890, and both of which will be ,ro- duced'at the time of sale, there will be offer- ed for sale by Public Auction at Win. Holts' Hotel. in the Village of SChiva, in the Town- ship of Stephen, on Thursday the Eleventh day of March, 1897, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the afternoon, that certain farm comprising the North half of Lot number Eleven, in the Thirteen th Concession of the said Township of Stephen. in the County of Huron, containing 50 acres, more or less, being the farm now, or lately occupied by Elizabeth Barry. The farm is nearly all cleared. and in a fair state of cultivation. On the premises aro a small frame house and stables. It is situated about 39!i, miles west of Crediton in a good farming section. Terms: 10 per cent, cash and balance in 30 clays; or if desired by the purchaser a portion of the purchase money may remain as first mortgage for a term of years. Terms in other respects made known at sale and meanwhile may be ascertained on appli- cation to Wm. Holt, Jr., Ehiva, or to the undersigned. MILLAR & SIMS, SOLICITORS NOR ASSIGNEES, Berlin, Ont. Aiisa Crab Mrs. D. J. White has purchased the residence formerly occupied by Mr.. Thos. Keown, and is moving' into it this week —On Thursday morning of last weal: Mr. John McKay, sr., had the mis fortune to fall from the doorstep. there- by breaking his collar bone. We are pleased to hear he is recovering.—On Tuesday last Mr. Ben Lumby of East Williams, while unloading logs at Gillies & Son's mill yard, met with a painful accident, owing to the cant hook, which he was using slipping, and letting the log roll on his leg, badly bruising it Mr. Lumby was immediately taken, to the Munro House and medical aid sum- moned, when upon examination it was found that no bones had been broken and after a short rest he was assisted into a cutter and driven home, Centralia Mrs, Howard, who has been residing with her granddaughter, Mrs. W. Down, has removed to Exeter.—Rey. J. Green- way, of Crystal City, Man., and brother of the Premier of that Province, is yis• iting friends in and around Centralia. —A large number of our villagers at tended the church opening services at Crediton on Sunday last —Rev. S. J. Allis, of Brussels, a former pastor of the Methodist Church here, will preach mis sionary sermons in Centralia on Sun- day next.—At the Sunday morning ser- vice Rev. W. H. Butt presented the claims of the Indian Famine Fund and succeeded with the aid of Mr. Delgaty's bible class in raising' nearly $70 for the help of famine -stricken sufferers, Mr. Butt asked for $50, but to the credit of his people he got $20 more than he asked for. Zurich. Mr. John Galster moved in from Hen- sel! last Thursday. He now occupies the house adjoining Johnston Bros. store.—Mr. August Ghur and wife, who have been visiting at Mr. Henry Heins, have moved to Buffalo, where Mr. Ghur has taken a contract of dredging a part of the Erie Canal.—W, G. Hess made a business trip to Crediton last Saturday.—Mr. Emanuel Faust, who has been in Walkerton for several months, returned home last week.— Miss Gertrude Hess attended the funer- al of one of her relatives in Tavistock, last week,—G. D, Steinbach made a flying trip to Exeter last Friday.—The- Zurich Male Quartette sang at an en• tertainment held in the Blake Presby- terian church last Friday night.—Di vision Court was held here last Wed- nesday. Very few cases were heard.— Mr. George Sterling and wife, of Mani toba, are the guests of Mrs. Edward Fee and family.—A great many from this village attended the opening of the new Evangelical church in Crediton, ast Sunday.—Mrs. Bossenberry has moved into uth's house and Mr. W. Hildebrand is now occupying rooms in Lamont apartments —A large quan tity of 'ice is being stored up ; by our butchers, confectioners and hotel -keep•. ere.—Mr. P. Sipple an'd P. Lamont at- tended the trial of Wm: Becher at Gcd erich last Saturday. Becker was tried for forgery and was acquitted, -Mr,. Johni G II of Exeter, made , a e a flying vis. it to our town last Monday,—Mr. Henry. Rlrirch, of Crediton, is visiting at Mr Herman Wella. Kirkton• A very pretty wedding took place in the Methodist churcb, Listowel on Thursday, Feb, llth, when John. G. Stoneman, the enterprising young mei,- chant of Kirkton; and late of Mitchell, w'ss married to Mary Evelyn, the only daughter of Rev. Dr, Williams. The bride was beautifully gowned in white silk and wore the usual wreath of or- ange blossoms above a rich veil She was admirably supported by Miss Ger- tie Hampton and Miss Georgie Fleming, of Mount Forest, who were charmingly dressed,and the groom was accompanied by William Stoneman, of Kirkton, and Herbert Williams, of Cohourg Norman Williams, of Ost;oode Hall, R. S. Babb, of Mitchell and Arthur Casson, of Lis towel, did excellent service as ushers. Rev, T. Albert Moore, of Palmerston, read the preliminary part of the ser- vice, Rev. Dr, Williams proposed the usual solemn questions, and Rev. W. Cooper, of the Presbyterian church, .Listowel, read the closing prayer. Ab- out forty invited guests attended the reception and partook of the wedding breakfast at the Methodist parsonage. The presents were numerous and cost- ly. The happy couple left for Hamil- ton by the afternoon train. We wish them great prosperity and happiness. gensail The winter is passing nicely.—Messrs. Petty and McCloy are getting brick and sand on the ground for their new block.—Miss Hunter, of Brussels, is the guest oft he Misses Sma ilacombe,—Rev. J. S. Henderson deliyerc,d the second of his sermons to the young people on the mon and women of the Bible in Carmel church an Sunday evening, his subject being "•Mirian the patriotic old maid." The after meeting of the C. E. Society was led by Mr. U. Harold.— Ncixt Sunday evening Dr. Buchanan, a medical missionary from the very heart of the famine stricken district of India will speak in Carmel church. The col lection will be for the Famine Fund.- The Chiselhurst Methodists held a very successful social in the Kippen circuit parsonage on Friday evening. The proceeds amounted to $24.40.—Miss Cartnell for ten years a missionary in Japan will speak in the Methodist church here, on Friday evening next. Mrs. Shirray and daughters entertain- ed a select company on Monday even- ing—James Simpson, Queen Street, passed away on Thursday eyening last. The deceased, with his brother and sis- ter, came to Hensall some eight or nine years ago. He was 70 years of age and was unmarried. The funeral tool: place to MeTaggart's cemetery on Mon- day afternoon last when a large pro- cession followed the remains to their last resting place, thus testifying to the esteem in which deceased was he!d.— A detachment of the Salvation Army from Seaforth "bombarded" this village on Monday evening. They paraded the square with drums and torches af. ter which they made a final stand in McEwen's hall and which was crowded to the doors. There was some very good music and speaking and the audi- ence gave them a good hearing. They are a ,jolly lot and two or three of the lassies had heart breaking complexions. —Our village council have' ordered that all dogs and bitches must wear tags with the owners name attached. The tags, we understand, are supplied by the clerk at $1 for dogs and $2 for bitches.—The village Assessor has not gone his rounds yet and a good many seem to be dreading his advent —A number of our citizens took in the tea at Hillsgreen on Monday evening and report a tip-top time —John Hawkins, of the London Road south, gave a party to the young people on Friday evening and a number of our citizens were sleepy the next morning in consequence. —The'funeral of the late Matthew Rogers was largely attended, quite a number from the village being in at• endance.—Mrs. G.. E. Case intends giving a party next Tuesday evening. —On Wednesday evening last the Methodist church, of this village, was he scene of a very pretty and interest - ng event. Wo here refer to the mar- sage of Mr. John D. Dick, lumber mer- chant, of the village of Clarksburg, to Miss Carrie, fourth daughter of William hapman, Esq , of the township of Hay. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Kerr at 6:30, and was witnessed by a very large number, the spacious hurch, including the gallery being sled. The bride looked charming, at- ired in a rich lane green dress, trim med with cream lace end chiffon, and 'ore a veil. The bridesmaid, Miss ary Ellen Dick. sister of the groom. as also attired in nile green, trimmed ith cream lace: The groom was slip orted by Mr. Wm. Chapman, brother f the bride. The groom is well and avorabiv known here. having spent is earlier years in the township of ay and Heneall. The bride, who has -ways resided near Hensel-, is a great avorite with all, and will not only bo reatly tniesed in social circles, but In he Methodist church, its societies and hoir, in all of which she was a valued ember. We heaatily unite.' with the ost of well wishers of the newly mar- es cripple in wishing them Long and onthnired happiness intheirnew bome Clarksburg, The wedding presents were numerous and valuable and aitfied to the esteem in which the r 0 c fi t VM w w P 0 f h H a f t c m ri r: in to ridewas held. u C. II. SANDERS, EDITOR .Hiddulph We note with regret that Mr. John 1Jarlton, a young farmer living a little north of Luean, on the Lucan line, has been suffering from despondency for the last week or more and is at present in a dangerous state. They keep him fastened by straps until they can send him some where for safe keeping, as the asylum is already crowded. It is to be hope the poor fellow will soon be restored to his family.—Mr. E. O. Jones who has been rusticating. among the groves of Florida for the last couple of months, has returned once more to' his native village, Clandeboye, where he will meet with many a welcome -back. —Mr. John Jones' night school at Adare is reported flourishing. He has Wilbert now as assistant.—Miss M. Behan, of Mooresville, is nevi taking her holidays in McGillivray.—We re- gret to hear of the serious illness of Wilbert Simpson, McG illiv ray. Osborne Council Council met on the 6th inst., pursu- ant to adjournment. All present. Min- utes of previous meeting read, approved and signed by the Reeve. Keddy— Hunter, that the tender of the Exeter Times to do the printing usually re quired by the Municipality for the year 1897, 848 be accepted.—Carried. Del- bridge—Hunter, that the Auditor's re- port as presented be accepted; that 150 copies of the report be printed for dis tribution, and that the Auditors be paid $5 each —Carried. Huukin— Keddy, that F. W. Farncombe's account for award eta, re Delbridge drain be paid. -Carried. Hun kit —Del bridge, that By -Law No. 3, 1S93, be repealed and a new By -Law drafted in lieu thereof.—Carried. Keddy—Idu ti ter— that P. Coates, Treasurer, be paid $70 salary in full for 1896.—Carried. Hun ter—Delbridge, that By haws Nos. 2, 8, 4 and 5 as read a third time be passed, signed by Reeve and the corporation seal attached.—Carried. The clerk was instructed to call for tenders for Rock elm lumber. Council adjourned on motion of W. Delbridge, seconded by W. Keddy, to meet April 3rd at 2 o'clock p.m. P. S. Secretaries of Trustee Boards will please notify me of names and ad- dresses of Trustees and Teachers, sec. 13 (3) Public School Act 1896. FRANCIS MORLEY, Clerk, Dashwood, A very sad event ocourred near Tay istoek, at the home of Mr. Adam Mentz, on Friday, Feb. 5th, when his wife passed away at the early age of 24 years. Deceased was a daughter of Mr, Audrew Birk, of this place. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. Mr. and Mrs, Mentz had scarcely been married two years when she was called away to try the realities of another world.—Mr. A. Mus- ser met with a painful accident on Mon day last, while working in Mr. H. Wil lert's saw mill, He was trying to re- move a sliver that had come in contact with the saw, when his hand got caught in the rapidly revolving saw, severing one of the fingers from bis right hand, —Remember the L. 0. T. M. oyster sup- per to -night (Thursday). A good time is expected.—Mr. Chris, Willert was marrried last week to Mrs. Gruhe, of Logan, and have moved into the house recently purchased from Mr. Charles Fritz, on Main street.—Several from here attended the dedication services at Crediton on Sunday and are well pleased with what they heard and saw while there.—There was no seryice in the Evangelical church last Sunday owing to the dedication at Crediton.— The Revival ileetings whice have been held in the Evangelical church here for some time, were brought to a close last Friday night.—This week we have to record the death of Mrs. Kreger, of the 14th concession Hay, which sad event occurred on Monday. The fun eral took place on Wednesday for the Bronson line cemetery. Mrs. Kreger was an elderly lady and has been ail- ing for some time and her end was not unexpected. We extend our sin- cere sympathy to the bereaved family and trust that their Loss is Heaven's gain.—Mr, Arthur Stelick was renhoyed to his home near Blake on Tuesday. We hope soon to see him out again.— Quite a number of our young people took in the concert at Crediton on Tues- day evening:—The Lady Maccabees oyster supper on Thursday night prom- ises to be a success, Everybody come and see what the ladies of Friendship hive can do in the shape of oysters.— Hoffman Bros, are busy getting things ready for their seasons work. They have already received severel large building contracts and will in all probability get more which wil, keep them busy all next season.—We don't know if it's true or not but it is report- ed that ere long the \Wedding bells are e re to eel forth t one more p o inour midst, We'll mention no names but just keep your eye on, the sliver.—Mr. and Mrs. John Fenwick from 11Manitoba and their daughter Mrs. Holtzman, from Elkton, Mich, are renewing acquaint- ances in the neighborhood —Their seems to be a great demand for cattle. at present and a' great many stockers are beinghandled in this section. on The official returns in East Simcoe give Mr. Bennett 125 majority. YOU WOULD NST 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 - tons of this kind and w? slake 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. FJTTO1, Graduate of the Ontario Optical Inst. ONE DOOR NORTH CENTRAL HOTEL. Greenway. Several sleigh loads • of our citizens attended the dedication sermon of Zion's Church Crediton, last Sabbath aftern000. The beautiful at,d spacious building was filled in. every part with a deeply interested congregation. —Mr. Jas. T. McPherson's gale child was very sick last Sabbath, hey were obliged to telephone for Dr. Caw, who gave medicine that soon helped it.—Mr. A. M. Wilson, who has been laid up with la grippe is slowly improving —A large number of young people met at the residence of Mr. Ruben Wilson and spent a pleasant evening together.—Miss May Wilson in getting into Mr. J. B. Hodgin's salt • ter last Monday morning, to go to Parkhill high-school, twisted her knee joint out of place and was obliged to remain home for a few days.—Several loads of poles passed through here this week to be used in the pond net fishing at Grand Band.—Miss Mary Shank is taking music lessons of Mrs. Florence Wilson.—Mr. A. E. Corbett paid our village a flying visit last Saturday and started for his home in Hunts- ville, Washington, on Monday. Mr. Homer Richardson and his sister re- turned home with him. They have spent several months visiting friends in Ontario —Mr. Joseph Gainen, our township assessor, made his annual visit last week.—Mr. Wm. Wickert is getting so much grain to chop that he is obliged to run night and day.—Rev. G. H. Thompson and J. Sherritt, ap- pointed by the trustees of the Boston Methodist church to solicit subscrip- tions, reported last Tuesday evening that they had secured more than they were asked to get. The people have been very liberal. A building com- mittee was appointed and instructed to secure several plans and purchase brick at once for a new Church. Usborne The many friends of Mr. G. W. Hol- man in this township and the village of Exeter performed a very graceful act on Thursday evening last when a large number of them assembled in the town hall, at Elimville, and presented him with a beautiful gold watch and chain as a token of their esteem and appre ciation of his services as clerk of the township during the past eleven years Previous to the presentation ceremony, about forty guests sat down to a sump- tuous oyster supper, prepared by mine host of the Elimville hotel. After doing ample justice to the bi valves all re- paired to the town hall, where a large number assembed. Reeve Delbridge was moved to the chair, and in a few well chosen remarks explained the ob- ject of the gathering to be to do honor to Mr. Holman, who had Lately resigned his position as clerk and had taken up his residence in the town of Seaforth. Mr. Wm. Miners, assessor, was them called upon to read the subjoined address, while councillor Alfred Hunkias made the presentation. Mr. Holman made a brief and feeling reply, thank- ing the donators in suitable terms for this magnificent token of their regard. A splendid programme of speeches and sougs was then carried out, all respond - log to the call of the chairman prompt- ly and ably. The whole affair was a splendid success and reflects much. credit on the reeve and those who assisted him in getting it up. Among the large number present and who also took part besides those mentioned above. were county eounsillors, Dr. Rollins, and D. McInnis, Messrs. N. Dyer Hur- don, manager of Molson's Bank, C. H. Sanders, Editor of Advocate, T. W Hawkshaw and E. Christie, all of Exeter; councillor Keddy, Treasurer, Coates; Messrs. R. Delbridge, J. A. Gregory, H. Brown, H. Borland, S. Pym and S. Andrew, all of Usborne. After singing "He's a jolly good follow" and. " God save the Queen " the meeting broke up with a general handshaking at midnight. The following is the address:— To ddress:— To Mr. G. W. -Holman, Dear Sir.—We,. the reeve and citizens or the township of Usborne and village of E''eter, in view o£ your resignation as clerk of the municipality;, and your removal from the township beg to tender you our sincere wishes for your future prosperity and happiness. We have ever found you as clerk, efficient, painstak- ing and punctual in the discharge of your duties and as a citizen, genial, obliging and ever ready to promote the best interests of the community, and we feel sorry at the loss of your personality. Your long service of eleven years as our Municipal Clerk and your residence of eighteen years amongst us have given us an ample opportunity of judg- ing of your ability as an official and your character and worth as a citizen, and we join heartily and sincerely is recommend- ing you and yours to the favorable consider- ation of those among whom your lot may be cast, feeling, satisfied that those reposing confidence in you, either in a private or pub- lic capacity, will not find that confidence misplaced. As a slight evidence of respect: and good wishes we beg to present you with this gold watch and chain and ask your.acceptance of the same, not so muck on account of its intrinsic value but as a slight token of our regard for you. May you and your family long liye to be reminded by it of your friends in the township of Usborne and village of Exeter, and of the esteem in which you are held by them. Signed, JOHN DELERIDGE, Reeve of Usborne, 4• CREAT SWEEPING SALE, •-• Having purchased the the business of' C. ZWICKER, I will offer the stock at greatly reduced prices for CASH AND PRODUCE n,<IlLY. 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 aka sytem. The Stock is large and well assorted and in order to slake room for Spring goods we will dispose of the same regardless of cost. We will slake a reduction of25% on all ready made clothing. The stock is .Aso., t and fully assorted with BOYS', YOUTHS', AND MEN'S SUITS.—..ams. Also about 20 Frieze ulsters at less than cost. Fur' coats, Fur Capes, 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 $10 and this seasons goods Dress Goods, Flannels, Flannelettes, Cottonades, Tweeds, Factory Cottons etc. at very close prices. GGROCERTES. Best granulated sugar, 23 lbs $1; Yellow sugar, *28 lbs $1; .Best Rio ,Cone 7 lbs $1; Large size yeast 5c; Globo wash boards 14c; 7 bars Dingman's Electric" Soap 25c; 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 CASK K STOlifi, GliEbIT®]Sly Prodnee Taken as Cash, A Call Solicited, CHAS. ZWICKEB