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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-6-10, Page 8row �v. • Boaralerez wanted, The ttndersiguod: would be pleased to take' a number of boarders. ---Ladies: or Gentlemen. Firer, et class acoommoda time. Terms reasonable, Apply at the House opposite Commerical Hotel. H. 13umelte oun x LOCAL JOTTINGS. Send the Advocate to your friends.. $100 ayear. Jubilee celebrations at Clinton, Sea, forth and Goderieh, Juue 22. Many of the farmers are complaining of the wire worm destroying the grain crop on old sod. Messrs. Tbamer and Snell shipped several cars of cattle from this station on Monday last, Mr, Folliek purchased a horse from Daniel Ryan, of Maguire, for the hand Sum of $73, The Exeter Bicycle club will make a run, to Etimeille Friday evening, weather permitting. The Exeter Fire Brigade will hold their annual picnic at Grand Bend on Thursday next, June 17th; The Jubilee stamps will be issued about June 19th.. Anyone wanting a full set can have it for S16213, Mr. J. N. Reward is nursing a very painful finger • these days, the result of a large sliver being run into it - The buggy boot advertised in the ,Anti eeea's was claimed last week by Mr. Brown, Crediton, It pays to adver- tise. The public School holidays will be- gin ou Wednesday, June 3A, at 4 p.m., and elose ou Wednesday, September 1, at a.m. And even yet some of the scholars do not appear to realize there is ouly some 10 to 15 school days before the exam's; Congratu'.ations,are due W. T. Clarke Son of Mr. J, P. Clarke, on passing his second medical examination at the To- ronto Uulversity, The ladies Aid. Soeiety of Jas. St, Methodist Church intend holding their annual strawberry festival on the even. ing of June 24th. A number of complaints are being made about boys robbing birds' nests The boys may not kuaw they are breaking the law and liable to a. fine. The heavy rain and hail storm that passed over, this district on Sunday was the heaviest of the season. No particular damage was done. Rev, Bali, of Atwood, occupied the pulpit in the James street Methodist church on Sunday twining and even. tug, in the absence of Rev. Willoughby, who was attending conference, J. H. Grieve moved into his old stand opposite the post office Tuesday. Inter. tor alterations are being made in the premises vacated by him preparatory to Mr F. J. Knight moying therein. The members of Court Exeter, No. 123, L 0. F., will attend device worship in the Trivitt ;elenioral Church next Sunday, June 13th, at 3 o'clock, meet- ing at their lodge room 2 o'clock. ReY. ICE. Bray will preach. The eliteltell Advocate says: " There is some talk of the Mitchell minstrels giving a concert in Exeter or Clinton on the evening of the Queen's Jubilee, June 22nd. They give a good concert and are fitted for any stage." Mr. John Granger, head sawyer at the Exeter saw mill, met with a very painful accident on Thursday last by having, a large piece of flesh knocked off one his hands. Be was off work for a few days but is again on duty. A suggestion is made by a Galt paper to the bicycle clubs there that they turn out on the evening of June 22nd and illuminate their wheels with Chinese lanterns etc. This is a sug- gestion that will apply to Exeter club as well. Some mean person entered A. Bag- show's garden on Thursday night last and carried off about twenty fine tome. - to plants, which had just been set out, The same night they made a raid on Mr. Jas. Snell's garden and stole a large quantity of green onions. The St. Marys Council has passed the following• bylaw:—"That on and after the 1st of ,elarch, 1898, the tires of the wheels of all wagons, drays and vehicles owned by residents of the town, carry- ing loads of 2000 lbs and up to 3500 lbs, shall be 3? inches wide, and those carry ing loads of 3500 lbs shall be 4e, inches wide. At a meeting of the delegates of the different societies"Re. Jubilee Sunday June 20tb," Church service, a motion was passed that all citizens desirous of joining in procession wear a jubilee badge, or a jubilee, button pinned to their coats and that they all assemble at the stand in the recreation grounds, at 2 o'clock, when procession will make up and start at 2.30 sharp for church. All societies or outsiders from the coun- try are heartily invited to attend. Pro- ceesion will be headed; by the Band, then the council or volunteers. The collection will be given to the poor of the village. Detective Rogers, of Toronto, gives the following pointers to constables as how to handle tramps which will prave of value to counts= constables: He says that all tramps who ask for a night's lodging by the municipality should be searched before being put away for the night. If firearms are found on their Person, they should be deprived of them and brought before the magis- trate next morning and fined or inn prisoned for having concealed weapons.. If money is on their persons they should be fined for vagrancy. Rogers says that nearly every tramp posseses a revolver or some money; and if these. rules are enQoread each place would soon be rid of such gentry, as they keep each other thoroghly nested as to %heir treatment in each town. The Exeter Band has been engaged to pias at Clinton June 22. A petition is in circulation to have the wail service between Exeter and Dashwood continned, It is to be hoped that the government will give it a fa- vorabie consideration. It is reported that Wm. Mills, Wood- ham, has secured the contract for carry- ing the mails between Exeter and St. Marys. We trust his services will proye as satisfactory to the public gen- erally as our friend Mr,,B, Spicer, Mr F, W. Collins received word front his brother, Henry, at Delaraine, Man,, that he bad received' a kick from a horse, which broke his leg in two plac- es. Mr, Collins was a former resident of Ray. The fruit tree caterpillars are already making their appearance and unless prompt action is taken by the farmers and others who have fruit trees, to de. stroy'them, the destruction will be great. We believe there is a law against care. lessly allowing this pest to exist, and it is to the interest of everybody that they be promptly destroyed upon their first appearance. The army worm is doing great dam- age in the orchards in Turnberry and Rowiek. Once they get at a tree they do not leave a leaf on it. Prompt measures should be taken with this pest. An exchange says the only way to overcome.them once they get into an orchard is to spray the trees, Trees may be protected by putting a wide strip of tar around the trunk; but the only sure way is spraying, Se1nti-einnurd meow's., South Huron County L, 0, L will meet in Semi -entitle.' session at Raman an Saturday, June 19th, at 10 30 a, sharp. Rattler Ancient; The other day a lady took a bas produce into Mr. Johnston's store contained a copy of the Toronto 1Veek- ly Globe, dated November 8, 187 was in a good state of preservatio contained 14 pages 13xI8e. One uatice• able feature is that the Globe's p then are no better than at the p day. Farewell IXeard From. Rev. Mr.. Anderson, Baptist minister, St. Marys, is said to have received a let- ter from James Farewell, no Kingston, asking him to draw petition for his release and have it sign- Min- liveded preparatory to sending to the ister of Justice While Farewell in St, Marys he sought prominence in religious circles. His hobby was and he developed many pecularides that led to the supposititioa that h not well balanced, voters' Lists ltet;nlatiotis, The attention of clerks of munici pal ities is directed to the following amend- ment made to the Voters' Lists during the recent session of the to Legislature. It is to be found omnibus law bill amending the sta and is chapter 14, section 36, sect of the Ontario Voter's Lists Act, is amended by rodding tbereto th lowing subsection :-9a. In strips, towns and villages the clerk also opposite the name of each p state such person's occupation byi ing the same in a column for that poli, Exeter titins. The Exeter lacrosse team drove over to Parkhill on Monday afternoon and played a game with the tea that place, resulting in favor of er by a score of two goals to 0. The game was an extremely rough Frank Willis of the Exeter team re ing a terrible blow on the fore rendering him unconscious for time and inflicting a severe gash required several stitches to close wound, while one of the Parkhill ers fared similarly by a stunning in the bask of the bead also requ the services of a pbysican. Council Froceedinat . til het of which 8, It n and olittes resen t w in up a i fattls, e was Act Ontar- in the lutes, ion 3 1$89, e fol town - shall erson nsert- pur- last m of Exet- one, ceiv- head some which the play - blow firing The Coancil resumed business which was interfered with in consequence of an alarm of tire on Friday evening, June 4th. An agreement for electric lighting was drafted and approved. Rollins—Dauneev that we accept from the Waterous Engine Co. the steam fire engine now here on condition that it sat- isfy the Underwriters Association and keep our village in class E, at and for the price, condition and terms agreed to, together with all appliances here- tofore mentioned.—Carried. The coun- cil adjourned until Friday the 18th,, at 8 o'clock p. m. M. Eaounsr, Clerk. I'ergnson—Gould. On Friday morning, June 4th, a large and joyous company of relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Mrs. John Gould to witness the sol- emnization of the nupitals of Dr. R. Y. Ferguson, of Caledonia, Minn., a form- er resident of Exeter, and Miss Eda, twin daughter of the late John ,Gould The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Willoughby, pastor of the James street Methodist church. The bride entered the parlor on the arm of her uncle, Mr. James Gould, looking charming in a most becoming travel- ling suit of novelty dress goods of a pea Green colllor, and fawn brocade, with fawn ribbon and jewel gimp trimmings. The only assistant was a maid%of-honor, little Miss Elva Andrews, niece of the bride. At the conclusion of tbe ceremony and after the happy couple had received the usual congratu- lations a dainty wedding breakfast was served, after which Dr. and Mrs, Fer- guson left on their honey -moon trip by the morning train, amaid a shower of good wishes and rice, for Sarnia, where they take the boat for Duluth, and from there to their future hone in Caledonia, Minn. The bridal presents , formed a magnificent array, comprising articles of use ane value. We are confident that when the ADVOCATE wishes the newly wedded couple a long and use ful life e and continuous prosperity, we only echo thefervent wishes of a host of friends and acquaintances, $t. Joseph. The village founded by the great Coutine is attracting marked attention in this sectiou of Outerio, Mr. Contine has 7'5 men besides about 30 boys and .girls at work. He is erecting a tine hotel which will be a massive L. shaped. structure, The cellar is dug and part of the foundation built. A large machine shop 60 x 30 is also under e eetiou, with an engine room attached. There is also a large blacksmith shop of mammoth dimontions aswell as a wood workers shop, A. fine sawmill has also been built and is now in oper- ation. Two dwellings are .also in the course of construction. In the factory about 30 boys and girls are constantly., at work. Now what is all this for and what does it mean, is the question. The proprietor says it means a great success which will astonish the most .st:eptieal. It is to be hoped that hissanguine ex- pectations will be more thou realized for he certainly has enterprise and push in no ordinary degree. T. O. F. 1)Istriet Neetintr. The semi-annual district meeting of No, 15, Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, was held in the lodge room, of Exeter Lodge, No. 67, ou Tuesday ev- ening, June 8th. About 100 visitors from ilistaut lodges were present, in. eluding the Initiatory Degree Team from Repeal!, captained by Dr, McDeer- mid and first and second Degree teams from Cliuton, captained by H. B. Chant, the retiring District Deputy. Fidelity Lodge, No. 55, Seaforth, produced the candidates on whom the Rensall Team showed marked abilities in initiating and which called forth applause from the visiting brethren, The Degree Teams of Clinton then tock the floor and exemplified the work of the first and second degrees in excellent style that displayed to all a most perfect training in degree work. After work was over all retired to Bro. Bucking- ham's where was prepared by Exeter Lodge committee a sumptuous repast, Past Grand Reynolds, of Goderieh, was elected District Deputy Grand Master for the earning year. Personal d*ention Mr. Thos, Dayman, of Tippen, spent. Saturday last in town. License inspector Ballantyne, of Sea - forth, was in town Tuesday. Dr, Jos Purdon and A. W. Botham, of Stella, were in town'i'uesday. James Walters spent a few days in Hamilton this week on business. John Mallett, who has been working in Hensel! for some menthe, has return- ed to:town. County couneillors J. A. Rollins and D. McGinnis returned from Goderieh Saturday. Mrs, Geo. Easterbrook visited her cousiu, Mrs. Newton Baker at Centralia last week. The Messrs, Griffin, of London, were the guests of Mr. John Snell, James St, on Sunday last. Rev, Bray •and N. D. Houton attend- ed a meeting of the Synod of Huron at London, Tuesday. " Mr. Wm, Fanson, who has been' on the sick list this week is improving,"— Thornbury Herald. Mr. Withams returned last week from Moutreal, aceompadied by his son Fred and son's wife. Mrs. Nelson Baker, of Stephen, who has been dangerously Ili for some time, is slowly recovering. Mr, Jamos•Ahbott spent a few days in Kincardine this week visiting his father, who is very III. Miss Belva Holland left last week to take a course in nursing in the Tor- onto General hospital Misses Lizzie and Maggie Hill, of Wellesley, spent the beginning of the week here with friends, John C. Gould, of London, attended the wedding of his cousin, Miss Etta Gould to 6'r. Ferguson, on Friday last. Mr. Holloway, after spending a few days here with his daughter, Mrs. R.N. Rowe, left for his home in Clinton Sat. urday. Mr. J. A, Stewart returned home Tuesday from attending the funeral of his father who died in Breehiu on Sat- urday last. Samuel Southcott, of London, and Fred Southcott, of Toronto, wheeled up from London Sunday and returned by train Monday morning. Mrs. T. W. Rawl:shave, accompanied by her daughter, 'Myrta, returned from a two weeks' visit to her sister, Mrs. R. Eacrett, in Brantford Tuesday. Mrs. Rich. Davis, who has been in a very low state of health for several weeks, was taken worse Tuesday night and her life was despaired of: Miss M. Oliver, left here for Vancou- ver, B C., where she will visit for. a short time prior to leaving for Calgary where she will join hands in marriage to a Mr. Brown. A R. Kinsman, who recently passed his final dental examination with hon. ours, leaves to -day (Thurs.) on his wheel for Toronto to take part in the convo- cation ceremonies. The following attended the races at Stratford Wednesday :—Messrs. W. G. Bissett, A. McDonell, W. H. Levett, T. W. Hakshaw, W. T. Acheson Mr. Will- iams, John Hawkshaw and T. Williams, The numerous friends of Russell E. Manning will learn witb regret of his removal from here, he having accepted a position in the private bank of Messrs. Ferran & Tisdale, Clinton and left' for that place Tuesday evening. Socially and otherwise Russell will be greatly. missed by his many friends. Messrs. Boulton and MacKenzie wheeled to St, Marys on Sunday and shortly after, starting for home were caught in the heavy rain.' The rain, however, did not prevent them from coming through, but it ie needless to saytheywere possessors of a great deal mre lad when they got ere t)au they had deeds for. Rev. Dr, Willoughby was elected chairman of the Exeter District at the 1 lr'kre. CASII STORE THE (t Friday night labs about Os London Conference this week. 1 80 o'clock fire was discovered in the isnot;t copied brick dwelling owned by J. N. CASH OR PRODUCE ONE ,PRICE TO .Howard, near the electric power house. The fire alarm. was sounded and soon. the streets were crowded, but all seem- ed loath to make any extra exertion in geeting to the fire, owing to the fact that the same evening a test of the steam fire t engine was made and thought the alarm was being rung for the same purpose, The fire hadnot gain- ed much headway, having been them. diary origin and set from the inside. The Exeter North engine was soon on the spot, followed by the steamer but owing to being unprepared it was some time before steam was up, but the small engine did good work and the fire was soon under control. There could be no doubt as to it being set ott fire as coal oil had been usedin pro- fusion. The interior was badly dam. aged while the main walls were not injured, Loss fully covered by insure once, A Close calf.: Gladis, the four year-old daughter of Rev, and Mrs. E. -W, Runt, narrowly escaped, serious injury, if not instant death, in a runaway accident at Owosso recently. She was taking a dive with a lady friend and while the lady was making a call the horse ran away, The Owosso Press speaking of the ac eident, says .--f' Mrs, Laverock return- ed just as the horse was passing the house, and ran out with her hands nearly ou the reins, shouted Who 1" Her frightened tone of voice Startled the horse which started on a run with little Gladts the sole occupant of the carriage. He turned the corner and was evidently making for Mr. Lave rock's barn, With every step he in erased his speed, and had he not been stopped before reaching Park street the carriage would certainly have been tipped over as the horse turned to go to the feed barn, The fortunate out- come of what came near being a sad affair is a sourrte of congratulation, and. too much praise cannot be given ;,1•r. Seeley for the true heroism he dis- played. Eire Protection, The Town Council have seen fit in their wisdon to purchase a. steam fire engine, They have, we are informed, bought a Waterous engine for about $2,800. Of course in a large purchase of that kind the Council will be liberally criticised, but after'alt it is a question of dollars and rents. The ljuderwriters Association, whether rightly or wrong- ly, decided to lower the class of the town, thereby raising the rate 00 all insurance carritd iu the town, by' 25 per cent, We think that the Under- writers are wtonp; as Exeter has an ex- cellent showing as far as fire losses are concerned. Our old system did good work. It must be supposed at least that with a'steamer the work will be at least as good and efficient. Suppose it is no better, then as a matter of pure economy, it will pay the town It must be well within the mark to say that Exeter pays say, $4,000 a year in premiums, Our iilsuraIice will cost, if the Underwriters lower the class to ,' F," 25 per cent. amore, or $1000 a year in increased insurauce, If the town is saved $1000 a year by buying a steamer, then such engine will pay for itself in insurance rates alone in less than three years. That surely must be to good investment. On the other hand if the Underwriters consider it worth 25 per cent. of all insurauee premiums to them, then it must worth that toall citizens who have burnable property. Every dollar's worth of proper- ty lost by fire is a dead loss to the town, The Council have spared no pains in having the engine thoroughly tested. On Friday evening a test was made Hoar the James Street Methodist church; another on Saturday evening near the English church, and a third and more thorough one at the river Tuesday by Use proposed new engineer and fireman, Messrs. I Smith and Jas Russell, re- spectively, of town. On all three oc- cassions the test was indeed most satis- factory in every respect and in each in- stance from the time the match was struck until she was throwing water only seven minutes had elapsed. We understand, that the cost for running the new engine, will not be any more than one of,the old hand engines. We hope that the Council will see to it be- fore finally accepting the engine that its retention will fulfil all the condi- tions necessary to keep the town at its old rating and save any increase in the rates of insurance. We will try to find as-irearly as possible the exact amount of premiums paid in town and see more definately what the saving. will be. Clinton: There died at the residence of Mayor Holmes on Thursday evening Mrs. Grattan, (sister of Mrs. Holmes) aged 35 yearn The deceased had been ailing for some months and succumbed to consumption, Her former home was St, Catharines, Mr. Grattan having pre- deceased her some twelve years ago. The lady was a thorough Christian and highly esteemed. Logan tp: The township of Logan is still in the toils of law, the case they had against the township of Mcltillop having been tried at Goderich last week and dismissed with costs. From what we can learn Mr• Kelly, of Logan, had a ditch put through some time ago and it was extended into the township. of ylcKillop, going through lands be- longing'to the estate of the late Dr. Coleman. There was' an irregularity, in service of some of the notices and the Coleman estate refused to carry out the award.' The work was then let by the Logan engineer and paid for by the townshipof Logan, and they then sought trecover it from McKillop township,; but failed. ALL o CLadies' Black and White trimmed Sailor Hats, worth 50c clearing ,, caring at 20c. The biggest bargain we ever offered, Wool Carpets, 2 pieces only, regu- 55U lar value . clearing 8 c 5at 5 a great bargain. 55o. This is X3,75 For 10 piece gold decorated toilet set. Regular value $6.00, if •- you want one, come quick. Organdy Lines i'or lath e's shirt waists. 1 The newest thin o �i out. g C)nly '� O C; J. A. STEWART. Stores close 6:80 each evening excepting Wednesday and Saturday. eteeteNt UMW. ,a, •3%2'' e..,p:.y.�-..,, ..tis;-:xti. i,:. ,,••,;,;P;�9r .:S. ;.ii•ti: .' t :, •,�: SPECIAL BAflGANS » �l)1tF;�S GOODS. 1.5 At 40 or 50 as, we can give you black Secilians ie plain and fancy; in Congo blacks that are guaranteed not to crock or stain, Fancy 'Cream Dress Goads in Creponnette, fancy spot, Ben- zalaine and Cashmere, Summer Tweeds for Dresses that were 60 eents a yard, now ,40c. These are just in and are very nobby goods. �J For 25 ets we can give you the best and prettiest Dress Goods in the town for that money. Job line Ladies' underwear at 12e. and 15e,, were 25e. 40c. Ladies' Cashmere Rose, now 25c, This is a BARGAIN Lcidies' Fancy Costumes, were 8100 and 81 25c, a yard, now 7;; yards in each Costume, 5(jVU SEE OUR BARGAIBS, TREY ARE CE lWWES E., J■ SPACK is _7 t & CO.„ Saillwell's Stock, Exeterr, JOHNSTIJ One of The Finest Is offering some surprising Selections of bargains this month in ' all Vii,, d i W Shades lines, but especially the line of • 0 CI,OTgINCT Any. body who will take the trouble of looking through our line of clothing will see the advantage of' buying here during the month of May. oc So In this line of goods we have. a few specials which other stores will not touch at prices quoted 50 cents buys a good long waist corset, made and finished like $1,00 goods. 45 cents buys a ,good line of summer corsets. 75 cents buys the high bust, � $1.00 goods. • See the clothes rack which agents sell for $1.00. ' We give one with one pound baking powder for 50e Try our mixed tea at 25cts, Our customers say it is as good as what they bought before at 40cts. Our verypular 25c Japan poA tea beats them all. 6. JOHNSTOWI in tbe town can be found at the Market Store. We can suit you in quality, color and price. We have the very newest in Ladies Black or Tan Oxford Shoes. Prises 75c, 81.00, $1.50, 81.75, $2.25. , Turnip Seed. Skirvings P. top; Halls West - burgs Elephant or Monarch Suttons Champion. Ail at prices away down. Market Depot. JOHN I. BOSS Christie'sr, COMMERCIAL LIVERY. First-class Rigs and Hoses Orders left at Hawkshaw's Hotel, or at the Livery Stable, Christie's old Stand will receive prompt dt- tention. . . , , . Torras r7•�elephone L ermlr s 1teasoable 1 Connection NEW REPAIR SHOP. Having opened out a. well equipped Shop, I am now prepared to do all kinds of repairing such as BICYCLES, . SEWING .WING MACHIMES LAWN MOWERS. In fact everything arid anything. We make a specialty of remoddlliug Bicy- cles and sharpening Lawn, Mowers: at this time of the year. r� ISRAEL SMITH. One door north Mr. Stewart's store. Stoves! Stoves!!; Stoves!!! For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, veli at Bissett's old standeExeter. A. B. Deavitt, agent.