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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1897-3-25, Page 1TK TENTH YEAR. —503. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MARCH 25, 1897. C. I3. SANDERS, EDITOR T IQUOlt LICENSE ACT. Take notice that Ihave applied bo the ,License Commissioners for South fi'uron4for the privilege of transferring nay license to Ralph O'Niel, of the village of Inman. Any objections to said transfer must be made to the License Inspector within ten days from date. JosLx LEATHORN. Exeter, Moh. 29, 1897. MONEY TO LOAN. gOn good improved Farms at 5 and 5;t per ent Private Funds Apply to ETLLI.oT & , 8LLIOT. Solicitors &e. Exeter, 5th Nov; 1598, FARMS FOR SALE, MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for ale cheap, Money to loan on easy terms. JOUR tPAOIiMAN, Samwell's Block Exeter. HOTEL FOR SALE OR TO RENT. The undersigned offers for sale or to rent that desirable hotel property situated at Devon in the township of Ueborne, 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 M ICELLAND, Mansion Rouse, Exeter. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a by-law was passed by the municipal corporation of Step- hen on theist day of March AM,. 1897, pro- viding for the issue of debentures to the amount of $8000 for the purpose of purchas- ing a site for a schoolhouse, and for erect- ing aschool house thereon, and that such by-law was registered in the registry t office at Goderich, in the County of Huron, on the 9rd day of March, A.D., 1887, at 2 o'clock, s8 minutes, in book one, for by-law No. 97. Any motionto quash, or set aside the same, orany part thereof, must be made within 3 months from the date of registration and cannot be made thereafter. Dated the 8th clay of March, 1887. t CH1:aTRR PROUTY, Clerk. Executors Notice to Creditors. In the Estate of. William Passmore, deceased. Notice is hereby given pursuant to Chap- ter 710, Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1887, that all creditors of or persons having claims against V Slliam Passmore, late of the vil- lage of Exeter, in the County of Huron, gentlemen, deceased, who died on or about the 78th day of .i'obruary, 1897, aro required to deliver their claims and frill particulars thereof to Charles Snell, of the . Village of Exeter, Ont., Esquire, the Executor of the. last Will and Testament of the said deeoas- ecl on or before theist of May next, 1887, and that after the said first day of May the said Executor will distribute the assets of the said deceased among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice R. E. COLLINS, Solicitor for the Executor OEA1tLx6 SNELL. Exeter, Ont., March 23rd, 1897, 2t. othillgis Map tht in't Gccd. Be sure and buy the best SAP PAILS, Seeand the BestLatest the . SAP SPOUTS, Wehave all kinds. We have the Latest WRINGERS, • —"— very low Prices. We have the small churn CHURNS, and also the new steel one. See it. Timothy, Red Alsike Clover SEEDS, We have pure, clean seed, at reasonable prices. SERVANT WANTED. A general servant wanted, to take charge of family, Apply to CGNo. FORD, Lake Road, or by mail, Hay P. 0, Sale Register. FRIDAY, ' MA;RQ11 26,—Farm, ..farm stock and implememts, the property of Mrs Louise Stevens, being lot 8, con- cession 7, Stephen. Sale at one o'clock. II. Eilber, auctioneer. TUESDAY, MARCH 30.—Farm Stock and Implimeuts, the property of Mar- garet Roberts, East half of Lot 26, South Boundary, Stephen. Sale at one o'clock, H. Eilber, auctioneer, WEDNESDAY, MARC'a S1.—Farm stock and implements, the property of John Brook, Lot 15, S. E. Boundary, Usborne. .Sale at 1 o'clock. H, Brown, auctioneer. Don't forget That we are still offering LAMPS, STOVES, X-C SAWS, AXES, etc. Greenway. A. C. Wilson is home spending a few days with his parents. The bui]ding Committee, of the Boston Methodist, church, have advertised for tenders for the new brick Church. Tenders to be opened Friday, April 2nd.—W. T. Ulens pat up a large quantity of ice last week. —Mrs. I. A. Wilsou returned frond Dawn Mills last Monday.—Mrs. R. Hutchinson, who has been very sick, is some better.—Mrs. Wallace left here on Monday for Detroit Crediton The Misses Trevethick returned to their home from Piterbourgb, where they had spent a pleasant time.—Miss Wicker, who was the guest of Mr, Wm. Brown, returned to her home in Listo- wel on Monday, -Miss Mina Wilson, after visiting her parents and other relatiyes at Wiarton for the past two months has returned to Crediton, and is at present staying with her aunt, Mrs, John Kerr.—Mrs. J. Banes .has left for her home in Indiana State.— A numbee of our citizens attended the Conservative meeting at Hensel].on Tuesday. At greatly reduced prices. Call and get a bargain b. Bis & So. Si. Drysdale. Mr. Thomas Johnston, jr , who has been visiting in Michigan for some time past, has returned with a charming wife and intends, within the course of a few week$, to move to the house on the ad- joining farm.—What might have re- sulted in a fatal accident befel Mr. Peter Durand, Jr., on Saturday-. It seems that he had been driving towards Blake when his pony became unmanageable and skipped off, Mr, Durand, however, hung on to the lines until he reached Mr. Holtz.' when his arms became so h fatigued that at he compelled t o head wasp d o the ferocious beast for Henry's gate, which, by good luck, happened to be open. Centralia Linin Fon SALE,—We can satisfy you as to quality and price. 0. W. SMZTa, The upper room of our public school was closed last week owing to the ill- ness of principal:Delgaty, who we are g lad to say, is able to resume his labors. —Some of our sick are recovering, while others are falling victims to la grippe.—Mr. Pardon, who purchased the house and lot formerly owned by Walter Fero, has moyed into the yil- lage.—R. Horn has sold the Dufferin House to a party at Mt. Carmel --The Gleaners, a revival team of the R. T. of T., held forth in Smith's Hall last week and drew good houses. They succeed- ed in re -organizing the council with the following officers, in charge:—S, Davis, S. C.; Flora Essery, V. C.; C. W. Vail, P. 0.; A. Hicks, Rec. Sec.; Byron Hicks, Fin. -See.; R. Cobleigh, Treas.; E. Colwill, Chap,; W. Hepburn, Guard; J. McFall, Sentinel; Maund Anderson, Herald. Ailsa Craig Benson If March is to go out like a lamb she'll soon hays to be putting her wool on,— :Miss Baker, of Stratford is visiting at the home of Mr. D. W. Foss. --A large convention of the Conservative Associ ation, as constituted for Provincial pur- poses, was held in Cox worth's hall on Tuesday afternoon. Mr, Henry Eilber, of Crediton, was chosen as the standard bearer for the party in this Riding at the next election. The Conservatives havo no doubt made the best selection they could make, Your correspondent not being of that feather was not pres- ent and so can say nothing about the speeches, --The village assessor has, we believe finished his rounds.—Rev. J. S. Henderson took for his subject of dis- course on Sunday- morning last ''carnal Christians" and the sermon was,a help- ful one, elpfulone, In the evening he continued his series of sermons to the young peo ple and specially directed his remarks to the young women. --The Christian Endeavor Society of Carmel church continues to meet eyer Sunday even- ing after the regular service and to which all are invited, The principal features of the meeting were selections read by the hisses Moir and Murdock, a temperance address from Mr. Wm, Craig and a musical selection by the male quartette of the church. The meeting was led by Mr. James Wood. The Society held a very successful "at home" iu the basement of the church on Tuesday evening. Notwithstand- ing the bad night and the equally bad roads the basement was well tilled. Some eight or nine tables with 'their snowy white linen, silver ware and flowers and the tempting viands were tastefully arranged around the room. After justice had been dame to the good things provided by the ladies, thanks to an attentive and efficient staff of" wait- ers, an interesting program of music, readings and recitations was carried out. The entertaiument was brought to a close by all rising and singing the National Anthem, after ivhich all took their several waysi(if ourloptics did not deeeive, some one stole a march on us and trotted off with. the girl we like best, but such is life you know in a country village) each and all well pleased with the evening's entainment. On Thursday Mr. Z. Lockhart, town - line west, met with what might havo proved a most serious accident, He was delivering a load of hay at the. Queen's hotel stables when the team moved forward and drew the load sev- eral feet into the stable, sweeping Mr. Lockhart off the load on the frozen ground upon which he fell with con- siderable violence, but happily escaped without greater injury than a severe• lv bruised hip. - Mr. Lockhart had one of his legs broken a codple of years since, the fracture hes never complete- ly united and he was laid up in conse- quence for a couple of weeks this win- ter, so that he dared not jump from the top of the load in order to save the fall, —Iola, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. McEwen of the 18th con.,: East Williams, had a narrow escape on Thursday last from a vicious attack of a cat. Mr. McEwen was working round the stable and his daughter was play- ing near him, when a strange Maltese cat came up ..and commenced to purr and to rub its body against the child, Iola stooped to place her hand s on the cat when the brute turned round and planted both front claws in the child's face, cutting the eye -brow on one side so severely as to necessitate the Stitch- ing of the wound, and sinking its talons deeply into the little girl's face immed lately below her other eye. Although the wounds bled profusely no bad re- sults are anticipated—and the cat is dead. set Dashwood. Our main street is "beautifully" paved with mud.—Messrs. Hall, Willert and McLaughlin attended the Con- servative convention at Hensall on Tuesday. -Mr. Andrew Musser met with a painful mishap at Willert's mill on Tuesday. In removing soinethiug around the machinery his hand got caught between the belt and the pulley, tearing all the flesh from the back of his hand. Andrew will be on the shelf for some time in consequence,—Anoth er business change has taken place in Dashwood. This time its among the coopers. Mr. Fred Ilse disposing of his interest to Mr, David Grigg. The firm hereafter will be known as Tediman & Grigg. We have not heard what Mr. Ilse intends doing but will probably re- sume his former occupatioa that of pump making. -It is rumored that Mr. August Thon has sold his residence to Mr, Charlie Guinther.—Mr. Wamboldt a. Mernonite preacher, ..from Breslaw, occupied the pulpit in the Evangelical chur.ih on Sunday night, -Mr. Fenn our popular ,harness -maker wears a broad smile these days, his wife present- ing him with a baby girl which occur red on Thursday night. Mike is now possessor of three girls,—Again the fes- tive bells peel fourth in our midst. We refer to the marriage of Miss Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. Frederick Baker, of the west end of the village. Miss Baker was united in marriage to Mr, George Wlegand, of the 15th con, Hay, last Wednesday night, in the presence - of a few near friends, Rev. Eby offici- ating. The young couple will reside on the farm, 15th cou. Hay. May peace and happiness ever be their's. The boys are anxiously looking for others which are said will soon fall. into line —This week we have a record of deaths On Tuesday evening the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Heiser passed to the spirit land. Funeral on Thursday to Goshen line cemetery. On Thursday a little boy of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eck- stein passed to that land from which no mortal ere returns. Funeral on Satur day to Bronson line Evangelical bury- ing urying plot. On Friday morning old Mrs Shumaker passed into the vast eternity. Mrs, Shumaker had reached the ad- vanced age of some 90 years and has for some time lived with a grand -child oa the loth concession of Stephen. The funeral tool place on Sunday and on account of the roads was not as large as it would have otherwise been She was buried in the Lutherian burying ground on the Bronson line. We ex- tend our sympathy to all the sorrow- ing friends.—Wonders will never cease It is rumored we are going to have another shoe store in Dashwood: Go it slow boys. Look before you leap. Loch the Door Zurich, Mrs. Pogson, of Point Edwvrd, is vis• itiog at her sister's, Mrs, 1;'. Siegeer.-- Miss Graft, of Dashwood, was visiting friends in the village last week.—Mr.. Geo. Davis and wife, accompanied by Mr. Howard and Miss Willis, of Exeter, were the guests of Mrs, Harry Doan, a few days last. week—L. H. Dickson, barrister, of Exeter, was in town ou busiuess last Saturday.—Lawyers Cooke, of Hensel!, - and Proudfoot, of Goderich, were in the village Saturday attending the auction sale of the PrauY farm, 13 miles south of the village — Miss Nellie Shurrie, of Hensaii, was the guest of Miss Edith Steinbach last .Fri- day and Saturday. -Mr Moses Weid man, of Pigeon, Mich, is at present vis lttrlg his parents. His father, Mc. Weidman, has been very i11 of late.— Joseph Meidinger left for Roseland, B. C., last Monday. Joe intends going into the mining business We hope he will meet with success, -Last Friday Mr J. 1)eichert's cow died and Sunday moruing Fred Hess lost his cow. Both gentlemen valued their animals at a good price and consider the occurrence a great loss --At present the roads are in a terrible state and travelling is al. most an impossibility, We ardc looking for Spring and a hasty drying•up of. the roads -The concert that was,to be given by the Zurich Dramatic Club last Friday was postponed until next Friday March 26th. on accouut of the wet weather. The concert promises to be. a good one and every person should at- tend, The title of the play is "Enlisted for the war.'' --A large number of peo- ple in this vicinity are on the sick list, Some complain of a severe. eold and other of ''La Grippe.—Considerable iu terest Ives, manifested among the sport- ing fraternity in the village and vicin. ity over the prize fight between Cor- bett and Fitzsimmons, and the result which was the knock -out of Corbett, (the erstwhile champion,) in the four- teenth round was greeted with pleas- ure and dismay by their respective ad mirers.—Our village presented quite a lively appearance last Saturday and the business men wore their smile of joy at the sight.—There is 'some talk of a new bank and also another shoe rtore to be started here. The banking business would be a great convenience to the people here --in fact that i; just what they want. -At the last meeting of our village trustees, a by-law was passed to the effect that all children un- der 18,years of age must be off the streets at 8 o'clock during the winter mouths and 9 o'clock during the sum- mer. The new by-law is giving good satisfactieu.—This week we have to chronicle the death of Mrs. H. Volland, who was one of the old pioneers. She came to this part when it was nearly all a forest. She was 72 years of age. Her remains were interred in the Luth• eran cemetery on Tuesday last.—Our village trustees held their meeting last week and appointed ?Lr. Chris. Eilber as policeman and Mr. W. Uttley, as over- seer of the fire engine. They have or- dered a carload of pine with which they intend building water tanks to supply water for the lire engine in case of a fire. Our• trustees are giving good satisfaction and no doubt our village will in good shape inside of a year or so, Liberal -Conservative Convention. On Tuesday afternoon last the Liber- al Conservative Convention, to select a candidate for South Huron, assembled at Hensall, at 1.30 o'clock. About 175 delegates were present, representing every polling sub -division in the riding. A more representative or enthusiastic political convention never met in On- tario. Only one sentiment animated the whole meeting—put the best man in the field and the fight is won. Sev enty-five of those present, who were not at the annual meeting at Zurich, enrolled themselves as members of the Association. Is was eventually moved, seconded and carried that the Convention nom- inate a candidate to contest South Huron at the next provincial elections. Dr,. Rollins moved,' "seconded by D. Weismiller, that Henry Eilber, of Cred iton, be the candidate. This motion was received with universal approval. Afterward J. Torrance, D. Weismiller, Dr. Rollins, B B. Gunn, Mr. Holmstead, L. H. Dickson, Thos E. Hays, John A, Williams, J. Beacom and Dr. Bethume were nominated, seconded and in re. verse order all made rousing speeches •and retired in favor of Mr. Eilber. Mr H. Eilber after deliberation accepted the nomination which was made unan- imous by a standing vote and amidst the greatest enthusiasm. Mr. Eilber spoke and after hearty cheers for the candidate the meeting broke up. Ar- rangements were made for efficient or ganization. The general feeling is that ;Mr. Eil- ber can carry the riding easily against any comer. The enthusiasm of the meet- ing ensures his success. Never in South Huron was there such a meeting, or a choice so unani- mous, or an acceptance so satisfactory. No better sample of representative men ever met in South Huron. Before the horse is stolen. Purify, en- rich and yitalize your blood and build up your physidal system before disease attacks you and serious sickness comes. Hood's Sarsaparilla will make you strong and will expel from your blood all impurities and germs of disease., Take Hood's Sarsaparilla now. Hood's Pills are the favorite fami ly cathartic. Easy to take, gentle, mild. 25 cents. iv. Goderich: Two accidents occurred in the factory last week. On Wednes- day Wm, Kneeshaw had, for the second time, part of one finger taken . off, and is now off work. On Saturday, while Robert Black, engineer,. was polishing up the machinery he got his hand jammed by the eccentrics. Now is the ti e to secure a watch that will keep time. We have in stock a complete assort- ment of all the best watches and prices are so low they will surprise you. Call, and see for. yourself. A SpecaI Line of Diamond Rings, =They aye Beautie& Also a fullline assortment of wedding Rings. • Our stock of Clocks, Jewelery and Sil- verplate was never better than now. DON'T FORGET THE OPTICAL DEPARTMENT, ."-FORENOON PREFERRED FOR TESTING. T. FITTON ONE DOOR NORTH CENTRAL HOTEL. Luau While boring a pump log at the pump factory on Saturday, Wesley. Hodgins got his hand caught in the auger and badly crushed. He will be laid off work for some time.—Rev. Mr. Roy, of Claude- boye, is soon to remove to Wallace. burg. The reverend gentleman leaves behind many warm friends.—Mr. J. Deacon, of Manitoba, is seriously ill with inflammation of the lungs at the residence of Mr. W. Douovan,—The Presbyterian congregation - here have decided' to 'enlarge their church. An addition of tvi olve feet is to be added, -0n March 2nd, Fred McLoud, a for- mer resident of this place, but then working at the London Furniture Fac tory, stepped into an elevator shaft and fella distance of 30 feet. He was bad• ly injured, but lived until Saturday, March 13th. He was in his 22nd year, Around. About Us,: Mitchell: kers. Matthew Snowden, had the misfortune to break her left arm at the wrist on Thursday evening. Goderich tp: This week: we announce the death cf a young and highly .re- spected resident of this township, in the person of Mr. Thos. W. Ginn, who de- parted this life on March llth, at the premature age of 81 years. Deceased had been in poor health for a number of years, and had contracted that fatal disease, consumption, which slowly wasted away his life. Seaforth: Mr. Robert Barbour, sr., passed peacefully away at the residence of Mrs. Yoe, Egmondvilie, on Saturday, March 13th, after an illness of only six days. It was at first thought that with kind and loving attention and the best medical skill, he would recover, but the strain was too severe for a man of his advanced years. His family consisted of two sons and five daughters whom he leaves behind to mourn the loss of a true and affectionate father. Fullerton: Mrs. Jas. Jackson, who has been making her home with her son Joseph, for the pass few, years, died on Tuesday, at the ripe age of 84 years Deceased came to this country in the year 1842 and settled in the township of Markham, where she remained until the year 1857 when she moved to the township of Fullerton, where she re- sided up to the time of her death. Mr. Jackson buried his wife only a few weeks ago, and now his mother has passed away, and we are sure that he has the sympathy of the whole com- munity. The largest diamond in the world£ has arrived in London from Kimberley. It is said to be worth two million and a half dollars uncut. Lieury: . A pleasant and most happy event took place at the residence of Mrs andMrs, James Ross, on March 10th, it being the marriage of their youngest daughter, Annie, to Mr. David Brazil, of the 8th con. The ceremony was per. formed by the Rev Mr. Aylward. The bride was beautifully attired in a.. dress of fawn cashmere. We join in wishing them a long life of happiness. ]3lanshard: On Sunday, March 14th, Arthur, the premising son of Mr. B. G. Ratcliffe, died of pneumonia. The death is a particularly sad one as the sister died only about a month ago and a brother is now sick. Arthur came to see his brother and caught cold sit- ting up with him, resulting in his death, fie was a graduate of the Agricultural College and was residing north on the Dresden Experimental Farm, Blanshard: William. Kennedy one of the early settlers of this township, died at his home itt St. Marys on. Sun- day. The deceased was in his SOth year, death being caused by a heavy cold which was more or less .aggravat- ed by his attendance at the funeral of his sister -in law, Mrs, D. Kennedy, of Downie, three weeks ago. Two sons and one daughter are left to mourn the loss a kind and affectiouate father. Goderich tp: On onnday morning there passed peacefu'`y away at her son's residence, on lot 10, Maitland con. Dorothy, relict of the late Chas. Walters in her 84th, year. Of late years she had not enjoyed her usual robust health, Land was taken down a week before her death with inflammation of the lungs, and continued to grow worse, until she went to join her aged partner, who pre- ceded her by about two years, She leaves five sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind, faithful and affectionate mother. stsmatemies MoNev—In'.vfitchell, on March 17th, Susan McNay, aged 56 years. KENNEDY.—In St. Marys, on March 14, William Kennedy, aged 79 years, S months, 27 days. KEMP'—In Blanshard, on March 14th, Ann, relict of the late Mr. John Kemp aged 66 years, 9 months. RATCLx>• rE,—In Blanshard, on March 14th, Arthur Grant, eldest son of R. G. Ratcliffe, aged 21 years, 8 months, 9 days. SPRINO! xr 'tk SPRING! �; SPRNS! New arrivals of the latest up-to-date goods, at the Crediton Cash Store. DAILY ARRIVALS, OF NEW - AND 'AS IONATILE PItINTS5 Creponnes, Dress Goods, Tweeds and Worsteds, Cottonades and Shirtin.gs. NEW STOCK OF READY MADE CLOTHING. The Nobbiest Stock of Gents' furnishings ever opened up in Crediton, comprising Hats, Shirts, Ties, Gloves etc, Ordered Clothing a Specialty....-...ra Our stock of groceries is complete and prices right. Highest prices paid for Produce, at the CliEbITO14, GflEAP CASH. STORE, Produce Taken as Cash. A Call Solicited, CHAS. ZWICKER