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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1897-3-11, Page 1tttf TENTH YEAR. -501 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY' 11,MARCH1897l — : _ _ .�.�..�.. . - C. II. SANDERS,. EDITOR DOUSE TO LET. 011 Huron Street Apply to MRs JAB. DOWN. HOTEL Fon SALE OR TO RENT. HOTEL undersigned offers for sale or to rent that desirable hotel property situated at Devon in the township of TTsborne, County of Huron. This is one of the best country hotel stands in the Province and will be sold or rented at a reasonable price. Possession given immediately. Apply to MIK LAM Mansion. House, Exeter. 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. 2'1 On good improved Farms at 5 and 5%, per sent Private Banda Apply to ELLIOT & ELLIOT. Solioitors &o. Exeter. 5th Nov.1890, FARMS FUR- SALE, MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for sale cheap. Money to loan on easy terms. JOUR S1 CKMAN, Samwell's Block Exeter. PUBLIC SALE OF FARM. ---DI VIE ---- TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN, Under and by virtue of a power of sale contained in a Mortgage, dated the 2141 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, 1800, and doth of which will be pro- duced at the time of sale, there will be offer -- ed for sale by Public Auction at Wm, Holts' RoteLio the Village of Rhiva, in the Town- ship of Stephen, on Thursday the EIeventh day of March, 1807, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, that certain farm comprising the North half of Lot number Eleven, in the Thirteenth Concession of the said Township of Stephen, in the County of Huron, oontaining 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 3?d miles west' of Crediton in a good farming section. Terms: 10 per cent. cash and balance in 30 days; or if desired by the purchaser a portion of the purchase money may remain as a first mortgage fora terra of years. Terms in other respects made known at sale and meanwhile may be ascertained on appli- cation to Wm. Holt, Jr„ Rhiva, or to the undersigned. MILLAR & stens, J SOLrcrroas FOlt As$ioNai s, i, Berlin, Ont, 4 Nothuii!s oieap that a�'4 Good. Be sure and buy g tbe best J SAP PAILS, Sae the Latest SAP SPDDTS and the Best. , � IYehave all kinds, ( We have the Latest i�IRIGRs' ! very low Prices. We have the small churn D:IIIS, and also the new steel one. See it. SE Timothy, Red Alsike Clover 9 We have pure, clean seed, at reasonable prices. Don't forget That We are still offering LAMPS, STOVES, X-C SAWS, AXES, etc. At greatly reduced prices. Call and get a bargain y. 1I5OD & Soq OTICE. Stephen Oounoil• Notice is hereby given that a by-law was f Connell met on the 1st inst, All passed by the munieipaicorporation of Step- hen on the 1st day of March. A.A. 1897, pro- viding for the issue of debentures to the amount of $8000 for the purpose of purchas- ing a site for a school house, and for erect- ing asohool house thereon, and that such by-law was registered in the registry office at Goderich, in the County of Huron, on the 3rd day of March, A.D., 1807, at 2 o'clock, 38 minutes, in book one, for by-law No. 07. Any motion to gnash, or set aside the same, or any part thereof, must be made within 3 months from the date of registration and cannot be made thereafter. Dated the 8th day of March, 1807. MO:Woa P1top7TT, Clerk. • Stephen YOU Notice to Creditors Of Robert Bush, Deceased. Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Re- vised statues of Ontario, Chapter 110, Section 36, that all personshavingany claim against the estate of Robert Bush, late of the To wn- ship of Stephen, in the county of Huron, de- ceased, who died on or about' the 16th day of Augost, 1806, aro required on or before the first day of April,1897, to sena postage pre - aid, or deliver to Messrs. Elliot, kliot & Atackenzse, at Exeter, Solicitors for the London & Western Trusts Company, Ltd.. the administrators, with will annexed of +he said Robert Bush,their nam es, addresses, and descriptions with fall particulars in writing of their claims aucl the nature of their securities (if any) duly veriiled, and that after the said date the said administra- tors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, haying regard only to the claims el which the said administrators shall then have notice and the said administrators will not be liable or responsible for any part of the assets of the said estate to arty person;or persons of whose claim or olaime the ad- ministrators shall not have bad notice at the time of such distribntinn, Dated at Exeter this 'at day of Mareh,1897, Tics LONDON & WasvEAx Timms Co'v Lyn. Br ELLIOT, ELLIOT,& MAC IINN'LxB, `Their Solicitors Sale Register. TUESDAY, MARCIt 16,—Farm Stock and Implements, the property of Mrs. John Sample, Lot 7, Con. 12 Lisborne• H. Brown, auctioneer, TUus,nAY, MARCH 26.—Farm Stock. and Implements the property of Wm. Rohde, South half lot 21, eon, 17, Step- hen. WTm. Holt, auetioneer, Rodgerville, Mr, Peter McTaggart, who has been very ill, is somewhat on the mend — Mr. Wm, White, who has been confined to his bed for some tim,e is slowly re- covoring.—Mrs. T. Case is very ill and under the doctor's care.—Mrs. Ben, Case is also indisposed. Mt, Carmel, Mrs. D. Collins, Crediton Road, is ill. —Mr, Elgin Hodgins bas gone to Ross. land, B C.—Mrs. Owen Mitchell, of 116 con. Stephen, i o h s seriously i t -- S s 1 . Mr, L. P , y Barry of 2nd con. McGillivray, is re- covering,from a severe illness,—Mr, Allan McDonald and Mr. Bawden, of Exeter, were here buying horses last week,—Mr. P. Carroll, of 10th con., Stephen, is convalescing from an attack of pneumonia, Hay While a Mr. McBeth and another gentleman were driving south on the 2nd concession Tuesday last they acci- dentally drove into a pig going in the opposite direction, upsetting the cutter and occupants into the ditch, and nar rowly escaping injury from an axe and saw that they were carrying in the cutter. The horse ran away but was captured by some school boys before going far. Olandeboye. While splitting wood one day last week John Scales was unfortunate enough to severely cut his foot.—Gil. bort_ Carter received a severe cut in his hand last week, while he and Robert Grundy were cutting wood together. The latter's axe struck him on the wrist cutting off the wristband of his shirt and gashing his band badly. His hand when struck by the axe, was close to his head, so the escape was a narrow one. Centralia Considerable sickness around the village is reported, Mrs. Baynham, Mrs. Bowslaugh and Mr. Delgaty being un der medical treatment.—Thos. Hand- ford & Co., shipped another ear load of horses to Manitoba on Monday last. They have paid out over $50,000 for horses within the past fifteen months --Rev. C. C. Keine, of Hensall, filled the pulpit of our pastor on Sunday, who was on the Hensall circuit preaching in the interest of the Educational Society. —The Gleaners, a revival team of the Royal Templars, are advertised to hold forth in Smith's Hall during next week, Sharon Miss Jory visited her sister on Mon. day last:—Mr. S. Rowe and wife and Mr. Ed. Kestle and wife visited at Mr, King's Crediton, on . Friday' last.—Mr,' Jas. Gould and wife were the guests of Mrs. Pedlar on Friday last.—Edith Menem. and Merle Gould visited at Mr. John Rowe's on Saturday.—Messrs. S. Rowe and E Kestle were in Exeter, on Sunday.—Mrs. Pedlar visited her sister Mrs. Jas. Gould on Sunday.—Mr. Jonah Pedlar who has been visiting,,his brother here for the past two months has returned to his home in ;_Michigan —Alice Pedlar has returned after a. two months visit with her parents in Pigeon, Mich. members present. Minutes of last meet ing read and signed. Resolved that the auditors report be received and that they be paid $12, Resolved that Mr. Sherritt and reeve attend to the water. trouble near C. Brihker, Resolved that by-law No. 3 relating to Dashwood school be signed by reeve and clerk and seal to be attached. After passing the following orders the council ad journed to moot again first Monday in April when path masters, etc, will be appoiuted. T. Farel, covering bridge $2; J. Ross, repairing scraper 50c; J. I'urnor, corn, expenditure $20;J Smith wood $5; G, Glanville, ditch 4 con. $6; Anditors $12; J. Reys, work centre road $1,25; J. McCormiek,dog tax refund $1 H. Wing, wood for hall $8.50.;collee tor, $10; G. Brown, collecting $90, 0 Pitotlrv, Clerk, Harptey The Grand Bend Presbyterians have decided to build an addition to their church to be completed by August 1st, —Several teams from this locality at- tended the bee hauling brick from Parkhill for the new church to beereet• ed at Greenway. --Mr. James Cronau's little boy is suffering from la grippe.— Mr. Stephen Webb's little child, who }las been treated by. Dr. McLaughlin, of Dashwood, for bronchitis, is recover- ing.—Mr. and airs. James Spittal, of Brewster, spent Friday evening last at the home of Mr. J. Love, previous- to their leaving for Manitoba on Tuesday the 9th Inst.—The family of Mr. Thos. Farrel, of the A, B. Line, has been in- creased by the addition of a young son— both are doing well,—\r, .Joseph Guin- an, assessor, passed through here on his duties Saturday last.—Mr, John Pollock, of Indian Head, N. W. T., ac coinpanied by Mr. Alfred Gravelle, left for that place on Tuesday last, --\1r. John Allister, Jr, of Michigan, is spend- ing a few weeks with his parents and friends in this section.—Mr. G. Sutton's saw mill was moved to Lake View last week where it is going to be rebuilt at an early date.—Mr. Dan Hagan vis- ited his parents at Varna last week. -- Mr. Samuel Lindley is preparing to build a stone wall under his barn this coining summer. Senn!! The. Royal Templar Gleaners, Mr. Wiltse and daughter, and Miss Nevills, held a series r' 8 189 of gospel s el tem rat ' . g p pe lc.e meet - lugs in the Methodist church and in Coxworth's hall Iast week, commenciug on Sunday evening. The meetings were fairly well attended and no doubt much good will result therefr,m, The Gleaners are cultured musicians and their different solos, duetrs and trios mostly along the line of temperance, each evening were well received. Mr, Wiltse is an enthusiastic temperance worker and organizer, is a fluent speak- er and possesses a good deep bass voice, His daughter, Miss Wiltse is a Chaim• ing soprano, having a clear toned, well modulated voice, Miss Neville, is also a good singer but she poses best as an elocutionist and as such is excelled by few. In addition to the varied program of songs and recitations each evening Mr. Wiltse gave beautiful series of lime light views illustrating scenery from the different countries with some of their principal cities, Miss Nevells reading the letterpress description. The views on Friday evening illustrat- ing "Ten nights in a barroom " with the reading of the story by Miss Nevills was worth going miles to see and hear. As a result of the visit of the Gleaners the Ifensall lodge of Royal Templars, which for a number of years has been defuuct has been resuscitated with a present membership of about 38, The resusciation of the lodge at the present time is most opportune and it is to be hoped that the new members as well as the old ones will throw them. selves enthusiastically into the work, faithfully discharge their vows and the consequent duty which rests upon them and by their influence as well as by their votes, strive in every lawful man- ner to curtail and abolish the liquor traffic. The declaration vows were ad- ministered to the members on Friday evening and the formal imitation will take place next Thursday evening. Mr. McEwen has generously given the edge the use of his hall on very favor- able terms and for which the court s thankful, The officers for the next ix months were appointed on Friday veiling as follows:—P, S. C., _William toneman; S. C, Rev. J. S. Henderson; V. C., Miss E. Ellis; Chap., F. Leirch; Fin, Sec., Wm. Bell, Jr.; Treas.,, Miss E tephenson, Rec. Sec., G. G. Smalla- ombe; Ass't Sec., Miss Blanche Petty; erald, F. Manns; Ass't Herald, Miss A. urdoek Guard, J. W. Bennet; ' Senti- e], John Finlayson; Trustees, E. Rob. rtson, Wm. Buchanan, Wm. Bell, Jr, t will be seen that the lodge has start - d again with a good set of officers and e hope that a long career of useful e88 i8 before it. -Our esteemed citizen Mr. J. C. Clanson, met with a painful. ccident on Saturday. He was engaged hitching a horse and had occasion to nap a tie line into the horse's bridle hen the animal jerked away, draw - ng the snap through his closed hand. 'he two first lingers of the right hand. re very badly lacerated and the cords rn through. It is feared that the use the fingers will be lost, a 9 e S S H L14 n e I e w n a s w f 1 to of Messrs. Fred Harris, son of Mr. Wm. Harris and Albert Ford, san of Mr. John Ford, left on Tuesday morning for Car - doe, Man., where they intend remain ing for some time We wish them both a pleasant and a saie journey.—Mise May Lunsford who visited friends in Loudon for a few days last week re turned home Saturday. ---Mr Wm. Bag- shaw attended the funeral of his broth er-in-law, Mr. Daniel Ransom at Lon don this week.—Mr John Ford held a very successful wood bee on Monday and succeeded in getting a large amount of wood cut. A dance follow ed in the evening in which a goodly number participated and report hav- ing had a good time. Winohelsea Mr. Thos. Smale, of Melville, sank a well for the butter factory here last week, 24k feet deep, that is full of water and running oyer, A number of hands assembled on the spot Monday to pump it out in order to briele the well, Five pumps were put in operation and the water was pumped out at the rate of 40 barrels every ten minutes, but it was all to no avail. At one time they succeeded in lowering it to 18 inches but in a very short time there seemed to be a renewed force which rendered them unable to get it below four feet. However, by the assistance of a curb they managed to get the well bricked and they have now the hest well in that section of the country. Mi iutuan.—A pleasant affair took place at the residence of Mr. Thomas. Hollinghead, Blansbard, Thursday rho 4th inst„ the occasion being the mar- riage of his eldest daughter Annie, to Mr. Jesse • Shier, of Usherette The Rev, J. Snowden performed the cern. mony. The happy couple purpase no in to the North West on Tuesday next, The well -wishes of many will follow them to their new home. Crediton. The weather has taken a sudden change for the better I hope.—.A large number of hogs passed through our village on Tuesday for Exeter, being shipped by Armstrong & Prior to Lan- don and Ingersoll. Some people hit it right this time as there is a drop in the price of hogs.—Mr, H. Li.uestan, gaye Crediton a flying visit on Thursday,— Mr. A. O'Leary's team ran away in the village with. a load of hay, and by it 0 u iii sort t team earn was caught. upsetting Noth ing serious was done, but a scattering of bay which made things look lively for a time.—Mr, J. Rader, who has been spending a few months in and around the village, has returned to his home in Dakota.—A number of our people are making preparations to build " the " wire fence this summer.—Mrs. Baker is visiting her sister Mrs I Hill, Jr. —Many people are suffering from the Grip and some are slowly recovering,— Mrs. T. Redden has had a very severe attack of inflammation, but at time of writing is a little better.—The teacher, of S. S. No. 2, closed school for a few days on account of having a severe attack of la grippe.—Mrs. Marshall and family who have been visiting under the parental roof, returned to her home in London on Saturday.—The farmers are making preparations for spring in the way of getting .their implements ready—Mr. J. Wrestler is laid off with an attack of grippe. We wish him a speedy recovery.—Geo. Zwicker who has been ailing for some time, is able to be around again. (From another Source) Rev. Mr. Schmitt is holding revival meetings. May there be a large num- ber of seekers,—Mr. Robert Walker has moved into part of h Holtzman's House. —Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, of London, are visiting Mr and Mrs. T. Fahner.—Mr. Henry Eilber was in London Friday on business.—Miss Mary Ellen Braun has gone to Tidwell, Mieh,, where she in- tends working at the tailoring.—Mr. Lamport, of Denfield, visited his son Mr. Samuel Lamport on Saturday.— Mr. and Mrs. Pope, of Landmare, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Wein — Alonza Hodgins wears a smile. It is a girl —Mrs. Jacob Heist 18 still very i11. We hope for a speedy recovery,—Mr. James Clark is on the sick list, DEATH or WILL.teet STEVi9Ns,—We regret to announce that one of the most respected citizens ofsthis vicinity has been called away from bis earthly labors, in the person of William Stevens, who departed this life last Friday morn- ing after a short illness of pneumony. Mr. Stevens always tools an active part in church and local matters, having been local preacher and Sunday School superintendent of the Methodist church here for a number of years. He has filled the positions of Township auditor and Public School Trustee' with setis faction to the public. He was always ready to devote his time and energy to any work he- undertook. He was an active worker in the temperance cause always using reasonable argu- ments in the advancement of the work, which ho considered right. His re- mains were interred in the Exeter cemetery on Monday. The Rev, Mr. Yelland, of Crediton, officiating at the funeral service. As the remains were taken through the village, the bell of the erman h G Church was tolled out of respect of the departed citizen. He. leaves surviving him his widow, a mother and two sisters, LJL 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. 14� LAWS OF THS [ANB Do not protect you from quack Spectacle Vendors. Protect yourself by consulting only resi- dent and qualified Opticans. Our Optical department is at your service. S. FITTOI'1, Graduate of the Ontario Optical Inst ONE DOOR NORTH CET `JITRA.L HOTEL. Dashwood, f Zurich. The tender of Mr. Peter Mcisaac for carrying the mails on the Dashwood Parkhill stage route has been accepted The nr,w contract commonces nn April 1st. The public. who have been so well served in the past by Mr. Melsaae will bo ple�a.sed to bear of hie rcapponit melt,---1'he soft weather has made the mads bad aed travelling is almost im- possible as, some are. bare while the crossroads are full of snow,—Mr, Wm Lindell field, of Zurieh, paid our town a hying visit Thursday evening last.— Mr. Sam Winkeuwader left on Tuesday for Dakota. We wish him sncce;ss in the 't est. --Messrs. Adam Mausz and Will Wolfe, of South East. Hope, are spending a few days with friends in the community.—Mrs. Dave Pfaff is still confined to the house: through ill ness, 11'e hap soon to bear of her re coyery.—Mr. Linden field and daughter, Miss Laura, returned. home froth De troit after spending several weeks at his son's for the good of his health. He is improving slewlee—lir, Joe Wam- holdt is spending the week with friends in Berlin, Eger It Breslau,� • � Waterloo .00 a n other places east. He was accompanied by Mr, Henry Wiegand, who it is whisper- ed will not return alone,—Dame rumor says there is to be several weddings in our locality in the near future which makes the resident ministers rejoice. Wm, Walper, who has been a resi- dent of this village for several .earn ! moved to Dashwood last Wednesday, He has purchased a house there front FL Roesce,—Miss M. 'Settee, of Tavistock ' i3 visiting her friends and relatives in this neighborhood.—J. E. Tom, I, P. S., t wag in the village Thursday inspect - fn; the schools. --Mr. H. Schluohter, • and Mr. Win. Schwalum, of Sobewaing, Mich„ attended the funeral of Mr, Vool- ker last Sunday They intend remain- ing for a few days to renew their old acquaintances. --Last Saturday night thieves gained an entrance into Brown & Precter's store by cutting out a panes of glass. They took with them a few jars of candy and some other small ar- ticles. So far there is no clue as to who the burglars aro,—Mr. Chas, Fritz, of Dashwood, was in town Monday on business.—The-lap robe that was lost by two gentlemen of this place, while returning home early one morning in the rainstorm, has been found; but the mystery still exists e, how did they come to loose lt. greatA many s UgymL S flans have been offered bow it occurred but we must always favor the doubt. DEA'riL—Last week we mentioned the illness of grandfather Voelker, and ere the paper reached us we received the sad intelligence of the old man's death. The funeral on Sunday was largely attended, several coming from a long distance. Deceased had reach- ed the advanced age of 83 years, was of a kind and quiet disposition and al- ways willing to do good to others, For many years be has been a faithful member of the Evangelical church and died in full faith. We extend to the sorrowing friends, especially to his aged widow, the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. Soutnwest gales have wrought enor- mous damage on the British coasts, The People are Convinced When they read the testimonials of cures by . Hood's Sarsaparilla. They are written by honest men and women are plain, straightforward statements of fact. The people have confidence in Hood's Sarsaparilla Because they know it actually and permanently cures even when other medicines fail. Hood's Pills are the only pills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Easy and yet efficient. McGillivray Oounoil Council met pursuant to adjourn meat in Town Hall, McGillivray 1st March, Present J. 1m Drummond, Reeve; R. Hutchinson, )eputy Reeve; N. Grieve and M. Millar, Councillors. Minutes of last meeting read, approved of and signed. Grieve—Hutchinson, that the tender of Samuel Pearson for the building of Hodgson's bridge on the 4th and 9th concessions. for $219 be accepted, amount of deposit to be retain- ed until bonds with security are signed for the completion of the work; and that Marshall ilillar be and he is here- by appointed commissioner.. Carried. Grieve.—Miller. that the Reeve and Clerk are hereby deputed to meet the representatives of the Stephen Council re Boundary expenditure, Carried. Miller—Grieve, that R. Hutchinson is hereby commissioned to examine Sable bridge and make such repairs as he deems necessary. Carried. Hutchin- son—Miller, that the Auditors report as read be accepted and the Clerk is hereby instructed to get 300 copies printed. Carried. Grieve—Miller, that accounts amounting in all to 862,75 be it paid. Carried. Miller -Grieve, that this Council adjourn to meet in the Town hall, on the first Monday in April, at 1 o'clock P. NI. Carried. WM. FRASER, Clerk. CREAT SWEEPING SLE • Having purchased the the business •of C, Z WICJ .ER, I will offer the stock at greatly reduced prices for CASH AND PRODUC ®''`,zLY■ Having decided to adopt the system of buying for Cash and selling for Caste 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 geode 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, t and fully assorted with BOYS', YOUTHS', AHD MEN'S SUITS. 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, GROCERIES. Best granulated sugar, 23 lbs $1; Yellow Sugar, 28 lbsX 1; Best Rio Coffee 7 lbs $1; Large size yeast 5c; Globe wash boards 12*c;. 7 bars Dingman's Electric Soap 25c 6 bars Comfort or Home. Sweet Home soap 25c; Forest City City Baking Powder in 1ii lb sealers 20c and other lines at corresponding prices at the C E 7?i� G A : � S i�.�Tt3 E 13 GiiEbI'T'0N, Produee Taken as Casal- A Call Solicited, CHAS. ZWICKEIR.