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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1897-3-4, Page 8TSE FINEST CIGAR Under Discussion, -IS THE 1YII 7,PAII ---for sale at ----- DYER'S STATIONERY STORE. LOCAL JOTTINGS. soap., tAr 8uarderts wanted. The undersigned would be pleased to take anumber of boarders.—Ladies or Gentlemen. First class acoommoda tion. Terms reasonable. Apply at the House opposite Commerical Hotel. H. Buckingham. Send the .Advocate to your friends. $100 a year. Fresh fish one door South of the Cen- tral hotel, L. Day, The Orange Grand Lodge opened at Woodstock Tuesday. Revival meetings commenced in the MainStreet Church. on Sunday night last. March came in like a lion and if the old adage can be relied upon will go like a lamb A. number of our local skaters went to Lucite Thursday evening to atteud the carnival held in that village. A large number from here attended the Liberal Conservative Association meeting held at Zurich on Tuesday. The Uniform Prometron Examin• ations in the Public schools of Huron will be held on the 25th and 26th of March. The property of the late David Turn. bull, on William street, will oe offered for sale ou the Wlyd Marele by public auction. The Epworth League of the James street Methodist Chureh, elected their officers last week, with Miss May Gill as president, The subscriptions and collections taken up le the James street Church next Sunday will be in aid of the Iudtan Relief fund. Grippe seems to be taking a fresh hold t tt tthether t isua in iht.is J locality, and a Large Lulu' It r alafe,itrs to be suffer ing trout the malady. A meeting of the ratepayers of the village will be hell in the Town Hall, to -night ;Thursday) to disc uss matters pertainitsg to fire protection. The famous Serephatie Bind will bold a musical tnee+ting in the town hall, Exeter, on'Tuesday evening, March the filth. Excellent tnitsie will be given an brass and stringed instru meats. The 100 acre farm of John Southeott, insolvent, in the township of Stephen, was sold ou Wednesday of last week to Mr. S. Presaea:or for that sum of $1,550. Mr. Preszcator has secured a cheap bargain. The Municipal World answers "no" to the following question: --Can this council pees a by law prohibiting or regulating' the sale of meat by fanners in a teem in quantities less than by the quarter carcass" One day cast week, V'tn. Bagshaw, of Stephen, while boxing in the gym nasium at the Clinton Collegiate Insti- tute, received a severe blow which re- sulted in a broken nose, His opponent must have delivered one of John L's right hand blows. John Wanamaker spends $5000 a week in advertising and pays a man $600 a month to attend to this branch of his business. Every merchant— even the smallest couutry tradesman -may work on the same lines and make money by so doilies. A farmer owned a hog and wanted to weigh it The man weighed 200 and bis wife 135. They put a board across the fence eo that when they sat upon the ends is exactly balanced. They then changed places, his wife taking the pig upon her lap, just balancing the board again. What is the weight of the. porker? A Brantford paper says: -The Verity Plow Company, here, are working over time this week getting out another con- signment of plows for Australia. The company shipped some two hundred plows a short time ago, but the order has been repeated owing to a storm, which disabled the steamer, in which the articles were. D is feared the plows were thrown overboard to light- en the ship. An excbange gets off the following skit on the gold mine boomers :—" The gold mine craze is apparently taking a bigger hold on the country than the real estate craze did at the time of the Winnipeg boom. A new crop of com- panies fionrishes in the city papers every week, and the promoters must be taking in lots of money to satisfy all they are paying out for advertising. Wonder if the people in Ontario who are dropptng pickles in the slot for the benefit of slick promoters in Seattle Spokane ever heard of the Associated Newsboys' Cigar Trust? Danny, Patsey and Jimmy were going down street one day, when Patsy found a tickle. Then the question rose, what to do with the wealth. Said Dann;y, ' Let'e git up a cigar trust. I'll be President, Jimmy kin be de Secretary, and Patsy kin be de stockholder and put in de nickel fur de capital' The trust was formed, and the company's capital was invested in a cigar. The President eut the cigar in two, and he and the Secretary each took a section, lit u'p, and proceeded to enjoy themselves. 'Hold on, fellers,' said Patsy, 'where does I come in on die?' 'Ole° said the President, )loftily, `,youse is de sharehol- eler, Patsey, Youse kin ;pit;°" A meeting of the Exeter Conserva• tive Association wasbeld in the Town Hall Thursday evening last, when dele gates were appointed to attend the convention at Zurich. The bell riogers of the Trivitt Me- morial gave their final ring ou Sunday last until after the Lenten season, They also participated in an • oyster supper at the residence of Mr. D. Davis, given by Mr, Robt. Richardson, Monday evening', andanother at the residence of Mr. ere Howie on Tuesday evening. On both occasions a most enjoyable time was spent.. • A small blaze at the residence of Mr. Johu Fopplestone, Andrew street, was the cause of calling out the fire brigade on Tuesday last between eleven and twelve o'clock a. m. The fire originat ed from live ashes left standing in a wooden pail in the kiteken which burn ed the pail and communicated with the floor. It had galled considerable. headway but was noticed in time to save the building. Damage to the extent of about $25.00 was done. The entertainment held is the Pres byterian church on Friday evening was the most successful for years. The duet by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ross and solos by Messrs, Senior and Stanlake were well received and highly applaud- ed. Miss Stewart's realtation was ex• eeedingly well given. The instru- mental duets b -y Messrs W. D. and G. Weekes were heartily encored. The readings by Mr. McCallum were very amusing' and entertaining. The sue cess of the entertainment was due to the committee Misses Bawden, Martin and Weekes. A correspondent to the Strathroy Age says:—The residence of Richard EL'wortby, townline of Caradoe and Lobo, was the scene of a festivity on Tuesday evening, when oue hundred and twenty of his friends and neighbors assembled to bid farewell to the family, who are shortly to leave for their new home in Exeter. The occasion took the form of an oyster supper and a most enjoyable time was speut, follow- ed by a well worded address showing tine high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs Ellworthy are held by their many friends and neighbors in that section We understand Mr. Ellworthy will move here about the 1st of April. The people of Exeter and surround- ing were sadly surprised to learn of the sudden taking off of Robert 0. Hodgson. son of rhe late James Holgson, of the rd conces,eion of l'shorne, who died no Thursday last at the age of 20 years, 4 months and 12 days. Deceased, like his borht r Thomas, who preceeded him about one year ago. bad been ailing for some months with. lung trouble and was failing fast but, it was expected that his youthful energy would resist the ravages of the diseaee much longer than it did, Deceased tens of quiet disposition, inoffensive arm had many swarm friends who will '• s pained to• hear of his demise. The funeral tool: place to the Exeter cemetery on Satur- day. Stoves! Stoves:: t'tovest!! For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, call at Bissett's old stand, Exeter. A.S . Deavitt, agent Indian Famine Tend. Following contributions were receive ed by the ;Unisons Bank during tbe past week. viz: Ed. Jones $1; Wm. Bagshaw $1; Junior League James St - Church $1; C. Lutz $1; I. 0. F. $5: C. Gidlev $1. Previously acknowledged $13278, making a total of $ 142.78. The. March Number. The March number of the Delineator is called the early Spring Number. Its forecast of Spring and Summer fashions. are made graphic by numerous plates illustrating the incoming Dress Modes and Fabrics. Subscription price of the Delineator, $1.00 per year, or 15e. per single.copy. Address, The Delineator Pub. Co,, 33 Richmond St., Toronto.' Dress Cutting; School. The school of dress cutting is still open at the Central Ho`el, Exeter. A new tailor sysem, the leading system of the world. Covers the entire range of work. Cuts every style of garment on the goods, no refitting, no patterns, costs no more than a chart. Lessons given at your own home without extra charge. Special rates to Dress makers and girls from the country. itlinisterial Association. The annual meeting of the South Huron Ministerial Association was held ou Monday afternoon in the Caven Church. After opening exercises, Rev. Mr. Madge was invited to sit as corres- ponding member. Officers for the en- suing year: Rev. H. E. Bray of tbe Trivitt Memorial Church, was elected president; Rev.W, a Butt, of Centralia, was ;re-elected Sec.-Treas. Arrange- ments were made for other meetings and papers, after which the newly elect ed president gave an excellent paper on ' Christ in Literature," which was subjected to friendly criticism. The next meeting is to be held in the Main street Church on the 5th of April. Rouse of Refuge Notes. Death has claimed another of the in- mates, in the person of Henry Schwartz from Crediton; Stephen township. He was about 66 years of age and died March lst.-Tuesday another death took place in the person of Miss Mary Adams, whose former home was Bee at the age of 25 years.—Our latest arrivals are: --James Brown from Ashfield; Mrs. Charlotte and Miss- es Jane and Elizabeth Crooks (mother and two daughters) from Morris town, ship, making 65 inmates in the house at present time,—Henry Bone, whit wentlithrough the critical operation, is making rapid progress toward recov- ery and will soon he around again.— The inmates gain.—The►nmates ,were very much disap pointed last Sunday because there was no service held in the house.-- There ouse.-There, has been ag o.d suppler of first- class ice safely housed for use this pewit) glummer. A horse belonging to Mr. Wm, Turn- bull, of Usborue, took fright near the bridge Wednesday andmran away, up- setting the rig and throwing the driv- er out. It was caught at the Towe Hall, No damage was ,done. Exeter t4eltool lieltort. Sr. IV—Russell Elwyne, Frank Ross: Olive Treble, Tana Hunitin, Edna Mc Callum and Eddie Hooper, equal, Allan Myers; Jr. IV—Frances Rowteliff, Cora Canu, Ethel Dow, No, on roll 44, average attendance 34. 8'1..11.1—Nettie Walters, Fred Hawk- shaw, Carrie Dyer, Edna Davidson Percy Browning and Percy Rendle, equal, Evelyn Gill; Jr, III—Jennie Murray, RubyTreble, Ettie Kerslake, Mabel Newton, Ruth Rollins and Annie, Heideman, equal, Willie Murray. No, on roll 58, average attendauce 48, Sr. III -Lillie McInnes, Herbie Greg- ory, Mervyn Hicks, Mervyn Huston, Merle Gould and HermanHeaman equal Edith Rollins; Jr. III -Annie Jones, Louise Carling, Wesley Snell, Dolly Dickson and Percy Westaway, equal, Alvin Brintnell and Henry Fink, equal, Vella Treble. No. on roll 59, average attendance 47. Sr. II—Mary Parsons, Garnet Hey- wood; Melvin Southeott, Vera Cobble - dick, George Armstrong, Vera Rowe; Jr. II-011ie Prior, Martha Carling, Charlie Dyer, Edna Dow, Elmore Senior, Hazel Browning No. on roll 67, average attendance 53 Sr..II—George, Jones, Percy Wood, Tom Brock, Martha Snell, Fred Walter, Katie Harmer; Jr. II -Viola Staten, M (nuance, Gerrie Gould, Charlie Long, Fred Smith, Castor Willis. No. on roll 73, average attendance 54, Sr Ii--Bruice Crews, Gerty Tr'e- vethiclt, Frank Weekes, Olive Gouid Frank Hooper; Jr, II—Lillie Achesan, Garnet Welsh, Mary Murray, Jimmie Bawden, John Ross,Loule Heideman. 1t eesonah Inentiotl Miss Hattie McCallum speut Wednes- day in London. Mr. Jos. Gill, of Grand Bend, was in town on Friday. Mr, Thos, Shute is at present in a law state ofbealth. Miss Eurith Myers, milliner, London, is home spending a few days. Mrs. (Dr) Amos visited friends in Clinton a few days this week, Miss Edith Sanders is attending the millinery openings in Toronto. Mr, FIerman Davidson, of Saginaw Mich., is home visiting his parents. �Ir.rl. Spicer, who was visiting friends in Toronto, returned home.Monday. Mr. Iiobt, Muir, Jr., who was taken suddenly ill Tuesday, is recovering, Miss M. E. Alcock, is spending the weep with Miss 0. F. Scott, of Thames - vele. Miss Jennie Gould left for Goderich Wednesday to visit friends for a few weeks, Mr. Brophy, of Toronto, spent Sun - dee with This brother-in-law Mr. L. II Dickson. Miss Lily May, teacher, speht Sat- urday and Sunday with her parents in Mitchell. Miss Flossie Jeckell left Wednesday for Aylmer, where she will visit for a few weeks. Miss L. Eacrett, who has been visit. ing in Windsor and Detroit, returned home Wednesday. Miss Horne, Miss Miller and Mrs. D Spicer are attending the millinery openings at London. Principal Lockhart is still on the sick iist and unab'e to teach his department In the public school. C. Hodgson, Esq., of Raglan, attended the funeral of his nephew Robt. Hodg- son on Saturday last. Mr. M. E. Ross. of Oshawa, represent ing the McLaughlin Carriage Co,, spent Sunday in teem. Mrs. W. Davis, who has been visiting her mother, Airs. P. Fisher, left for her, home is London, Monday. 1Ir. James Hodgson, and wife of Palmerston, attended the funeralbf his brother Robt, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bunt, of Owen Sound, Left Exeter on Saturday morning to visit friends in St. Thomas. Mr. James Stewart, Huron street, who has been iudisposed for some weeks, is able to be out again. Master Frankie, son of Mr. Peter Bawden, is confined to his"bed with au attack of inflammation of, the lungs. Mr. R. N. Creech was unable to fulfil his duties as teacher in S. S. No. 3, owing to illness Monday and Tuesday. John Crooks spent Sunday in Gode- rich. He has secured a situation in Goderich and leaves for there shortly. Mrs. John Sweet, and daughters, Huron street, left for London 'Thurs. day where they. will visit for a short time. Mrs. Wm. Turnbull and family, of Usborne, have been visiting Mrs. Turnbull's parents Mr. and ]llrs. Eacrett during the past week. Conductor Wamsley, who for several days was unable to make his usual run on the LL, H. B. through illness, is again on duty, but has not yet fully recover- ed. Rev. Mr. _Madge, .of California, and son of Mr. Walter Madge, Usborne, will occupy the pulpit in the James Street Methodist Church on Sunday morning next. Rev. J. Greenway, left Exeter on Monday in return to Crystal City. He is taking with him two car loads of live stock for his brother, the Hon. Thos. Greenway. Mrs. Robertson, of Goderich, who is vieiting her daughter, Mrs. Wilds, was taken very ill this week, and it was thought her ease might result serious, but she seems to be .slowly inprovit:rg now.Herdaughter an d Mrs. Balzer. of Goderich, was sent for and arrived on Wednesday morning. Mr. B. Auhry purchased several fine horses herd on Wednesday, and left the same day for Seaforth. Clubbing, Terms The ADVOCtATI7. and Toronto Daily News for one year $1.75; ADvooATi+3 acid 'Toronto Weekly .Mail and Empire from now to .lac, lst, 1898, $1,30; AD- vooara and Toronto Weekly Globe. from ;tow to Jan, 1st; 1898, $150; AD- VOCATE and Loudon Weekly Advertiser from uow to Jan. 1st, 1898, °$1.40; AD VOOATE and London Weekly Free Press from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1,75; AD- VOCATE and Mout peal FVeekly Witness, from now to Jan.lst, 1898, $i,60. Club. bing with other papers an the .lowest terins. • Sudden Death. A very sad event took place at the. residenee of Mr, James Snell, Main Street,lon Tuesday night last. We refer to the sudden death of Miss Josephine Ward; daughter of Mr. Thos. Ward, of St. Thomas. The young lady had been. in very poor health and in hopes to ins prove her condition Came here about three weeks ago. It was thought, the change was having a benoificial effect until about 11 o'clock Tuesday night when she. was seized with a sudden and severe attack of pulmonary hem= orrha.ge and her nature gave way,. succuming quietly and- almost im- perceptibly to the dread destroyer. Her loss will be greatly deplored by her friends here. Undertaker Herr and Mr. Rohr: Emsley came up yester- day morning and accompanied the re - males to St. Thomas where the funeral will take place, Seaforth: Miss Minnie McKay, of this tote, has been engaged as teacher in the Clinton public school, at a salary of $275 a year. Logan: George Rode and Miss Caroline Bach, were united in bonds of matrimony at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. Mr. Landsky on Wednesday evening. Parkhill: Miss M Dobbs had her hand badly hurt while working the steam mangle in Mr. Skinner's lautudry on Tuesday forenoon. Seaforth: Mr. A, Chatfield, of Guelph has purchased the jewellery business of Mr. Fred. Davis and took possession on the 1st of March. Lucian: We lost a gond citizen this week le the reinoval of John Bawden, who, with his family, has taken up his residence iii Westminster township, ad- joining the eity of London. Bayfield: The little daughter of the Rev. Mr. Graham is still dangerously ill, and seemingly not getting any bet- ter, we sincerely hope that we may soon be able to announce a change for the bettor. Woodham: On Wednesday eveuton Feb. 17, a quiet wedding took place in our tillage. The contracting parties were Mrs. Abray and Mr.' John Cope- land. Rev. J. 0 Nethereott performed the ceremony. We wish there a pleas- ant leasant voyage through life. Bien shard: John Mack ice East Mitchell Road, son of the late Robert Mackie, died an Thursday last, aged 44 roars and three months. While work lug in the mines he was taken with Locomotor ataxia and has since been home an invalid. Two sisters survive him Goderich: Itev, West, of St. Peter's Church, slipped and fell on the icy road with suc.b force as to cause unscious- uess. When discovered he was quick- ly removed to the reotgry, and medical aid procured, when it was found that he had received a fracture in back of the head. Wingham: Mr. Eli Elliott, Sr, of the brick yard, had the misfortune to suffer a compound fracture of one of his legs on Friday last by a pile of lumber falling on him. Mr. Elliott be ing a man well advanced in years it will likely be some time before be is around again. Blanchard: The death of Nellie Fletcher, the little daughter of Ur. and Mrs R. G. Ratcliffe, took place on Mon- day. She had an attack of la grippe followed by pneumonia, which carried her off. The funeral took place on Wednesday to Kirkton. A son is also ill from similar trouble. Egwondville: The remains of the late John Kyle, for many years a re spected resident of this vicinity, were iuterred ig our cemetery on Tuesday last. Mr. Kyle had reached the great age of 83 years, and for several years past had made his horn° with his daughter Mrs. Ferguson, of Hullett. Goderich: Mr. Angus Mclvor, a well- known resident, died on Friday last after long suffering from consumption. For some years he has felt the effects of this wasting disease, and for weeks at a time he could not leave the house. 'The day before he died he appeared to be in his usual health, and assisted in some carpentering work in the house. Downie : An interesting event took place at the residence of Ald, and Mrs. James Hodd, Stratford, Feb 24th, when their eldest daughter, Aline Marie, was joined in wedlock with S. J. Monteith of this place. The ceremony took place in the presence of about forty intimate friends and relatives of the contracting parties, Rev. D.Wilfiams, M. A,, rector of St. James' church tied the nuptial knot gracefully,securely and expedit- iously, Goderich The announcement last Saturday morning that Mrs'. James M. Shephard was 'dead, was a decided shock to the many friends of the family and citizens generally. The deceased lady was well known, and had• always enjoyed her usual good health. Just before retiring for the night she com- plained to her husband of not feeling well, and as he turned .to cross the room she fell upon the bed, and thoughh. help was quickly called she died in a few minutes. TIIE B1G CASH STORE. 415.2C13:11.1. ..alraznain CASH OR PRODUCE dw .. =-- ONE PRICE TO ALL. FINE NEW. SPRING GOODS QUICK SELLERS and SPECIAL, PR1OES. SPECIAL No. 1. 75 Pairs trine Nottingham Lace Curtains, 3e, yds long regu- lar price $d 75 to 52 00......1.40 SPECIAL No. 2, 25 Pieces best German Print Navy ground, regular 16c.. 12 SPECIAL No. 3. 12 Patterns heavy twilled wrap- per cloth, fine effects, colors warranted fast ......... . ....12 21 SPECIAL No 4. Full range fine Silk effects— Opaline Moire—beautiful goods for fancy waists.. ......... 140 SPECIAL No. 5. 40 inch Chambord Organdies, new dresden patterns very special. 15C SPECIAL No. 6 10 Pieces Scotch plaid zophers, special pattern, colors war - 'ranted , .. , . ... 11 SPECIAL No. 7, 18 pieces fine English skirting, three colors, fast ,goods, regu- lar 20e., 12c SPECIAL No. 8. 25 pieces heavy twilled flannel- ett regular 9e line, 14 yds for $1 SPECIAL No. 9. Heavy yard wide apron ging- hams, regular 10c ... 8•C SPECIAL No. 10. The best and heaviest factory cotton ever shown is Exeter • for the money 5C ORDERED CLOTHING. -- In ordered clothing we want you to remember that we can save you fully 257, We bought the tweeds at a low rate on the 5. We sell the goods on their merits and guarantee the quality and fit. All goods sold as represented or money refunded. J. A. STEWART. GLW3H Pf•,S Stairipc l by T ''3O+?8 LIEB , (LATE W1=iLT MI) These are the best goods printed in the World and are always noted for their FAST OOLOHS mid NEW EIESIGNS. These goods consist of Dresden Patterns, Ink effects and Penzaline Reds. We have a number of Fancy Golden Draperies newest stuff in Cretonnes. Tokio Pongee in Fast Black. Ask to see ow, 73o Corset Worth SLOG, E. J. SPAO K RAI A §1 & C 0 a 9 Samviell's Block, Exeter' Tolh Tv One of The Finest Selections of Window Shades 48 G _T . We bought a lot, of 75 pieces traveller's SPAM. - pies, Scotch, west of England, and Canadian Tweeds and will sell the ends of 2 5 yards, at $1.25 or about the price of one yard. Come � and Quick and Get the Choice also. Azo All Winter Goods at a big sacri- fice in. ;rice.. G. G. JONNSTDJI. in tbe town can be found at the Market Store. We can suit you in quality, color and priee. We have the very newest in Ladies Black or Tan Oxford Shoes. Prices 75e , $1,00, 51.50, 51.75, $2.25. Turnip Seed. Skirvings P. top; Halls "West - burgs Elephant or MonarcliSuttons Champion. All at prices away down, Market Depot. gP.llo3s pante An idea WhO sal tit Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth. Write SOHN wannaa»U»N & CO., Patent Attor- neys. Washington, D. 0., for. their $1,800 prize offer and list of two hundred inventions wanted. Chrsfl's� ® 6ME CL L UVE W. First-class Rigs and Horses Orders left atlawksbaw's Hotel, or at the Livery Stable, Christie's old Stand will receive prompt at- tention. . . . . rr o1ophone Terms Reasonable Oonneetion tessaisollasiancaseawameervirrno,ssaroussemmumuswonucomman.i. A young son of Mr. John Sturreek, Ingersoll, met with a somewhat severe accident Saturday morning. He was coasting down the hill near John street school, when the sled; on crossing the creek, took a dip and went underneath the ice. The boy's head came in con- tact with the ice, inflicting 'a severe wourd, which required several stitches in dressing. On January 30th last eVirs. Martha Stark, of Chatham township gave birth to throe bouncing boys. The father and mother are naturally proud of the little trio, all of whom are likely to lire. Magistrate Houston has interested himself in the interesting family„ and will take steps to have the remarkable birth brought to the notice of the Queen who has been in the habit of recogniz- ing such events by conferring a hand- some bounty. erre i