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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1897-6-24, Page 81Raarders Wanted.. The undersigned would be pleased tes take a number of boarders. -Ladies =Gentlemen First class accommoda time. Terms reasonable, Apply at the Rouse opposite Commerical Hotel. 11, BucKIRCItA t LOCAL JOTTINGS. laying commenced this week. Send the Advocate to your friends. $1.00 ayear. The new issue of jubilee stamps is in great demand. The 12th of July will be celebrated in Lucan this ;Year. Dr, Browning is putting a new fence around bis resideuce. There was no school in Miss May's room Monday owing to the death of her aunt, Mrs. Rowe. Another of the canine race was brought low by the dog poisoning fiend thii week, it being W, H, Dearing's Pg. Exeter presented a desolate appear- ance Tuesday, most of the inhabitants being away to some place of amuse went. .Clinton Lodge, No. $4, A. F. and A M., have extended an invitation to the brethren of Exeter Lodge to attend divine worship on Sunday, June 27th. The Masonic Grand Lodge will this year meet in Brantford on July 23rd. The committee on general purposes convenes on the 21st, and prepares the. business for the Grand Lodge as a whole. The session will be held in the opera house. Between six and seven hundred representatives will be in at- tendance, and the gathering will be a note -worthy one. It is reported that General Manager Hays of the Grand Trunk has issued an order to the effect that section fore- men must dispense with the services of relatives working under them, and that relatives must not in future be employed by them. The order is said to have been rendered necessary by the fact that many section gangs have be- come quite family institutions thus in- terfering with the proper performance of duty, The Exeter baseball club (Juniors) will play a game with the Crediton team to morrow (Friday) evening, at erediton. Mr. Thos. Oke, of Usborne, has pur- chased a farm on the llth coneessiou of London 'township, and will move thereon this week. The Exeter Turf Club met in the Town Hall, Monday evening, and de- clared a. dividend of the proceeds of the Z4th May celebration. At the meeting of the Stephen S. Us - borne Agricultural Society, held at the Commercial House on Saturday, it was decided to hold the County Show here. A team belonging to John Gillespie ran away from W. H. Parson's black - eolith, shop on Monday and on reaching home did considerable damage to the premises Io. the minutes of the council last week it wasssttobe$35 the r engineer's e It aa:tary P should have read $25 for the balance of present year. The new time table of the G. T. R. snakes a slight change on this line, but not at this depot. The morning train arrives in London ten .,minutes earlier than previously. If you see a man digging vigorously. he is getting worms for bait but if you see a man digging slowly and oft- en -pausing to rest he is preparing a tfower bed for his wife. The Strawberry Festival under the auspices of the Ladies Aid of the Main street Methodist church Tuesday evening, was well attended and proved a: splendid success. Proceeds about $51, A.railway contractor recently adver- tised for 300 wooden sleepers. By re• turn post he received a letter from a neighboring clergyman offering him the whole of his congreea.tiou at rea• sonable terms. Mr John Spackman has this season made many improvements on his beau- tiful grounds at Grand 13end. New walks haye been made, and the old ones put 10 good shape. Visitors will find this a delightful place, The Annual Strawberry Festival in connection with the Elimville Sunday School, mill be held on Thursday July est, in. Thompson's orchard, Elimville. A. splendid program has been arranged and an enjoyable time may be expect- ed. While the editor of this paper was in Liman Sunday night, 13th inst., a sneak thief had the nerve to steal the tools attached to his bicycle which was left standing in the archway at McFall's hotel.. It must be a measly wretch that would do the like and we trust he will get his deserts some day. A petition asking that the stage route between Exeter and Dashwood be continued has been largely signed by the business men of both places and wtll be presented to the Post Master General shortly. It is to be hoped that the route will be continued as it is a great convenience to both places. A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. James Willis, Exeter, on. Wednesday night of last week, when Capt. Peter Wylie and Miss Ellen Robertson, both of Goderich, were unit- ed in marriage by the Rev. H. W. Lecke. The bride is a sister of Mrs Willis. The happy couple left the same evening for their home in Goderich. Lillie. the infant daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Rowe was thrown from a baby carriage on Sunday last and sus tained a broken arm. Mr. Rowe had charge of the carriage and while he stepped to one side to pick a rose over a fence the wind started the carriage cm the move and it ran into the ditch upsetting the little thing with the above result. The following daily rations are allot- ted to each man who is attending the militia camp at London: Bread 1 pounds, or 1 pound of biscuits; 1 pound meat, 1 pound potatoes, 1 ounce pot barley, "y- ounce coffee, 2 ounces cheese, I ounce tea, 2 ounces of sugar, ounce salt, 1-36 ounce of pepper. The daily ration of meat will be increased to le. pounds on days when the risen are marching or doing hard work. The Jubilee stamps were received at the Exeter post office on Saturday and are now on sale. They are very pretty in design and are about one and a quarter inches in width and one inch in depth, bearing two portraits of the Q,aeen,one when she ascended the throne in 1837 and the other of her in 1897. They are to be had in the following de nominations, viz: -1c. lc, 2e, 3c, 5c, 6c, 8c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 50c, 81, $2, $3, $4, 85 said 1 cent post card. , Mr. Wm. Simpson, of Parkhill, has leased the dining hall at Grand Bend, from Mr. 'John Spackinau, It goes without saying that it could not have fallen into better hands, Both Mr. and Mrs. Simpson have had wide ex- perience and the many thousands, who visit this famous summer resort may rely on the best of treatment at their hands. Meals and lunches will be served at all hours and everything in the line of fruit, confectionery, canned goods, etc., will be kept constantly in stock. A call will suffice. Stoves! Stoves!: Stoves!!! For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, call at Bissett's old stand, Exeter. A. S. Deavitt, agent. Tournament at Petrolia. Petrolia firemen and band have ad- vertised a grand tournament on July 1st and 2nd, which should draw crowds to the oil town. An extensive program has been issued. July 1st there will be a grand parade„addresses of welcome, balloon ascension parachute descent, hose reel race, band contest, fireworks, band concert, etc. July 2nd -Practi- cal exhibition new water works, open air concerts by bands, grand parade, base ball, " St. Clair," Mich., vs. " Pe- trolia," hook and ladder race, drill com• petiton, 300 yd race, tug of war, bands- men's race, etc. You'll miss it if you don't go to Petrolia on the 1st and 2nd. Death of Mrs. Henry Rowe. It will be sad news to many to learn of the death of Mrs. Henry Rowe, of the London Road, South, who died on Saturday last at the age of 26 years, 4 months and 10 days, followed by a se vere illness of about four weeks. The circumstances in connection with her death are rather sad. The deceased gave birth to a child about three weeks ago, and being far from possessing a vigorous constitution she gradually sank until death releived hue of her sufferings. The child also died four days after birth. She was the daugh- ter of Mr. Thos. May of this place and had only been married a little over two years Her remains were interred in the Exeter cemetery together with her little baba on Tuesday. The funeral was largely attended, there being oyer eighty rigs in the procession, The sor- rowing husband has the sincere sympa- thy of all in his sad bereavement. Jubilee Sunday. The immense crowd of people that assembled here on Sunday last to join and witness the Jubilee Celebration under the auspices of the Sons of Eng- land was far above all expectations. Shortly after one o'clock people began to gather from ail directions and by the time the procession was formed fully three thousand people bad thronged the park, which was then given the name of "Victoria Jubilee Park." Mr. Hur don, assisted by Capt. Rance, of Blyth, and others performed the duties of marshal and shortly after two the im- mense crowd, headed by the Exeter Band and Town Council moved out of the park and proceeded to the Triyitt Memorial Church,where an appropriate service was held. Rev, Dr. Willough by, of the James St. Methodist Church, was present and delivered a very pat- riotic address followed by the Rev. Bray. The church was packed to the doors, while a number were unable to gain admission. According to the official program and in the midst of Rev. Bray's address, sharply at 4:26 " God Save the Queen " was started on the chime of bells, when all present arose and sang with soul stirring effect the same anthem. The collection which was very large, is to be devoted to helping the poor of the town. Council Proceedings. The Council met June 18th. All pres- ent. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.-Dauncy-Rollins, or ders as follows: -Reeve, $10.23, freight on steam fire engine; Advocate, $5.1S advertising; I. Smith, 75c., rep pump; F. Knight 35c coal oil; for labor, 3. W. Creech $1.25; T. Hartnold $225; W. Phair $7 67: Geo, Cudmore, $2,50, W. Westcott, $2.90; H. Towle $1.35; T. Welsh 8415; S. Handford, $4 75; Jnc. Parsons, $2.51 and T. D. Creech $7, street watering. -Carried. Mr. Croech's statement re water tanks to be copied and fyled for future reference. The Clerk to notify re opening of Victoria street to the railway. Taylor-Daun cey, that the measurement for street watering be adopted as read and the rate per foot frontage 20e. -Carried. Rollins -Snell, that we advertise for tenders for putting in a tank at Town Hall. -Carried. Taylor -Snell, that we give Mr: Tremain the contract of 6 arc lights on streets at 18c. per light per night and that we also give him the contract of lighting the Town Hall .et $40 per annum (15 lights,) All lights' to be of the same power"as those al- ready in use on Street, and Town Hall lights to be placed at such places as the council may direct. -Carried. The Council adjourned until the 1st Friday in July at 8 o'clock p. m. M. EACRETT, Clerk, Don't forget the strawberry festival to night (Thursday) in the Jemes St. Church, The annual report of the Minister of Justice gives the penitentiary papula tion of Canada at 1,361. 533 of the con victs are intemperate; 706 temperate and 122 total abstainers. In nationali. ties they stand: Canadians, 937; Amer. leans, 136; English, 132; Irish, 58; Scotch, 84; Chinese, 14: Germans, 9; French, 8; Italians, 5. Forty-seven per cent. are Roman Catholics; twenty•oue per cent. Church of England; fourteen. per cent Methodists; eight per cent. Presbyterians; five per cent. Baptists. Thera are 880 single, 472 married and 2 widowed, Fifty-five are in for life,. A case of local interest was tried at the Seaforth division court sittings on the llth inst. Geo- A. Rock was sued by William Bibra, a lad who had been taken out of the Stratford Boy's Home some years ago by Adam Cook. In the spring of of 1895 he made a bargain with Mr. Rock's son to work for a year for bis board, clothes, $25 and whatever spending money he should require. After working about half his time, he left of his own accord and now sues Mr. Rock for $50 for wages. The defend- ant offered the boy $15, although deny- ing all liability upon the trial. The plaintiff failed to prove his case, but Mr. Rock consented to give $12, and Judge Doyle recorded this consent, Huron County Council. The Brussels Post describes the Huron County Council as follows, viz "Co. Councillor Hislop is the best pub lic speaker in that body ; Councillor Mooney the best posted member on the general business of the Council; Coun- cillor Hays, the joker for the company; Councillor Rollins the dressiest and most business -like; Councillor Holt the legal adviser and generally right; Councillor McEwen the most economical and best scrutinizer; Councillor Mc. Lean (Goderich) the ,readiest to talk on all subjects and the bigest hearted; Councillor Cook the most canny, and unwilling to wrong anybody; Coun- cillor'Mclnnis the most willing to ac- knowlege his lack of acquaintance with certain Council matters, and yet well posted for a new member; Coun- cillor Miller as level-headed as any and a hard worker in committee; Councillor McLean, (Tuckersmith) one of the most interesting members to converse with and both eyes open for business ; Coun- cillor Snell, wide awake for anything and everything that will help Division No. 2; Councillor Stuart can see as far into a mill stone as any and blessed with liberal views : Councillor Tor- rance, not superseded as an all round man, full of experience; Councillor Patterson, the " daddy "of the council on bridges, who only talks when it is necessary; Warden Cox, last but not least, clear headed, quick witted and excelled by none in geniality. We will back Huron Co. Council against tat of any similar body in the Pro- vince. Personal illent ion John Beacom of Chntdn, Monday. Bayfield: • A young son of Thos. 11. Clarke's was nearly drowned on Satur- day, He was bathing in the river and went down twice before being resoued. Wingham: James Carr while kick• lug football 011 the park Saturday even- ing had his ankle badly sprained. It was thought at first a bone had been broken. Parkhill: Thursday evening, June llth, the home of Mr. Edward Schram, was the scene of a happy event," it be- ing the marriage of his only daughter, Miss Hattie, to Mr..G. N Spies, of Phil- adelphia, Penn. The ceremony was performed by Elder J. F. Ballenger, of London. Russeldale: The old wooden struc- ture that formerly spanned Flat Creek at Roy's bridge, Thames Road, was re- moved last week and replaced by a substantial iron one, built by Messrs, A, Hill & Son, Mitchell. In the mean- time all traffic, excepting foot passen- gers. will have to make a short course round by Mt. Pleasant. Brucefield: Mr, Jos. Watson had his arm badly scalded while attempting to prevent the steam from escaping from one of the pipes 10 connection with the boiler in the saw mill. A plug flew out allowing all the steam to escape from the boiler, and Mr. sWatson only by using great presence of mind pre- vented a serious accident.. W. J. Carling several days this Russell E. Manning, of Clinton, spent Sunday in town with friends. Mr. John Spackman, of Grand Bend Park, was in town on Wednesday. Mrs, R. Davis, who has been danger- ously ill for several months, is improv • ing. John Crooks, of Goderich, spent Sat- urday and Sunday with friends in town. Miss Edith Hyndman, who was visit- ing iu Toronto, returned home last week. Miss Sophia Sweet, of Detroit, Mich., is home spending a few weeks with her parents Miss Roxie Eacrett spent Monday and Tuesday in Seaforth visiting friends, Miss Florence Aruold, of Parkhill, wheeled over Thursday last and spent the day with Miss May. Mr. C. B. ltlarsland, of the Molsons Bank, Toronto, is renewing acquain tances in town this week, Miss E. Harrison and Dr. Amos' two children visited relatives in Brinsley for a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoskin, attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Henry Rowe, Tuesday and left for their home in Brantford Wednesday, Wingham: A little daughter of Emeziah Wylie, fell into the mill -race Thursday. Harry Ansley happened along and caught her as she rose to the surface. In falling in the little one hit her head on something and made quite a gash, from which the blood flowed profusely. Otherwise the child was none the worse for her narrow escape, Mitchell: A beer man from Ham- burg, named Sahel, was lifting a keg of lager into his wagon, Monday even- ing in front of Mr. O'Leary's liquor score, when one of his feet slipped and he fell, with the keg across his legs, the hone of one of which was broken a little above the ankle." He was carried to Dr. Wood's office, where the fracture was reduced. Downie: The accident which occurred a few days ago to Mrs. Alex. • Mills, (Avonbank) when she was attacked by a yicious animal while driying the cat tie into a yard near her home, has re- sulted iu the death of the lady on Mon- day. Hopes had been entertained at first that the injuries though severe would not prove fatal, and deep regret was experienced by many friends when the sad news was made known. Blyth: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Combs are mourning the death of their little daughter, Olive Ireno, which sad event occurred on Saturday, June 12th, The little one had been ill for a few days with chicken pox and on Friday, par- ticularly in the evening, she appear- ed much better and brighter. During Saturday morning she became worse, a series of convulsions setting in which lasted all day and which only ended when death relieved her of all suffer- ings. Parkhill : On Wednesday 2nd inst,, a happy event occurred at the residence of Mr. John Yorke, when his youngest daughter, Delia, was married to Mr Scott, of Toronto. The bride was be- comingly attired in a dress of cream cashmere, and was supported by her sister. After the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. J. Hart, a wedding dinner was served to a number of im- mediate friends of the bride after which the happy couple left on 2.44 train for Toronto, where they will make their home. was in town was on the sick list week. 'r TI3N; BIG C:1SI3 SPORE CASH OR PRODUCE ONE PRICE TO ALL. NEW STYLISH GOODS. .We are showing some very nice new lines of Chambord Organdies and Chiffaun Crinkles for hot weather Waists and Dresses. These goods are the latest and most Up -to -Date Goods in the trade, and the PRICES WILL BE FOUND REASONABLE. 3 SPECIAL PARASUI, BARGAINS $1.00, $1.35, X1.75. All full size. The best values we know of. Come and see them. I. A. STEWART. Stores close 6:30 each evening excepting Wednesday and Saturday. 1 Mrs. Ed. Roberts, who has been here several days having a monument er- ected to the memory of her late father, Samuel Cornish. left for St. Thomas, Wednesday morning to spend a few days prior to leaving for her home in Toronto. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN 4111-- DRESS GOODS. St. Marys: Another of those happy events took place Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Heins, when their second daughter. Miss Annie, became the bride of Mr. Robert Louch. The bride looked charming in a gown of cream cashmere with ribbon and pearl trimming and entered the room on the arm of her father to the music of the Wedding March. Over forty guests were present at the cere- mony which was followed by an ole gent repast. Mr. and Mrs. Louch will reside here. Lieury: The Presbyterian church will be re -opened on Sunday June 27th. Rev. S. Lawrence, of Vanneck, will preach, Services at 2.30 and 7 p. m. St. Marys: Miss Ada Clark, while learning to rideea bicycle on Saturday evening, was so unfortunate as to sprain her ankle, and will be obliged to give it a rest for some time, St. Marys: Tho residence of Robert Edwards was the scene of a happy event on Tuesday, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Florence Mills, to - Mr. W. A. Sanbrook, of Belmont. Goderich tp: Another old and high- ly respected resident passd away Satur- day in the person of Stephen Halstead, aged 69 years, 8 months and 17 days Paralysis was the cause of death. Blanshard: Willie, son of Robert Bruce, base line, was running after a football at the Cooper's church picnic on Monday, when he was struck by a swing and had his shoulder injured. Hullett: On Friday the spirit of Wm. Thos. Noble was called away at the early age of 17 years. He was tale - en suddenly last January of heart dis- ease and everything possible was done, that could be but to no avail, a. Goderich tp: We have this week to chronicle the death of one of the early pioneers of this township in the person of Mr. Wm. Henderson, who died on June 10th, at the resideuce of his daughter, Mrs. McMillan, of the 4th con. Deceased had reached the mature age of 83 years, and up to the time of his late short illness had been a hearty and robust man. He leaves a family of seven, all of whom are married. His wife and two children preceded him, while the rest of the family have the sympathy of the community. Clinton: An event occurred at the residence of James Fair,Esq., on Wed- nesday, when, his second daughter, Helen, was united in marriage to Mr. W. P. Spalding, Rev A, Stewart afficia- ting and only the immediate friends of the parties concerned being present. Miss Dot Fair, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, while the groom's brother, Arthur, of Dundas, was groomsman. both are exceedingly popular among the young people of town, and it is hardly necessary to say that the con- gratulations of the community are ex- tended them. Goderich: On Monday Albert Hart was charged before the Police Magis- trate with attempting to shoot Frank Russell, After hearing the evidence the case was dismissed with cost. Rus- sell was brought up on remand on a charge of assaulting Miss Hart. His Worship remanded the defendent until Tuesday, with the intimation that he would then be committed: On being brought up on remand he was fully committed for trial. The case is likely, to prove a sensational one, as it is inti- mated by more than one witness that the complainant was spirited away from home with a view of making away with her, while others state that such a contention, is without any basis of truth. At 40 or 50 cts, we can give you black Secilians in plain and fancy; in Congo blacks that are guaranteed not to crock or stain. Fancy Cream Dress Goods in Creponnette, fancy spot, Ben- zalaine and Cashmere. Summer Tweeds for Dresses that were 60 cents a yard, now 40c. These are just is and are very nobby goods. For 25 cts we can give you the best and prettiest Dress Goods in the town for that money. Job line Ladies' underwear at 12c. and 15c,, were 25c. 40c. Ladies' Cashmere Hose, now 25c This is a BARGAIN. 15 Ladies' Fancy Costumes, were $1 00 and $1 25c. a yard, now u r yards in each Costume. 50c. SEE OUR BARGAINS, THEY ARE GENUINE. E. J. S P A C IC M A N & CO., Samwell's Block, Exeter Jollnston's Clearilig Sale. GOING WITH A RUSH AND MUST BE .. SOLO BYAUOUST 15th. . WE QUOTE A FEW PRICES. $ 8.00 Dinner Sets going at ..... $4, 50 12.00 do a CC CC 7.00 4.50 Tea sets (gold finish) 2.90 5.00 Chamber sets going at 2.75 1.65 3.00 2.50 dd CC d[ 1.45 1.00 Cups and Saucers (firsts) 60c. 1.25 Fancy Cups and Saucers 85c. Sweet Home, Star and Dingman's Elec- tric soaps, 7 bars for 5 0. Surprise Soap 6 bars for 25c. 30c. uncolored Japan tea 20c. 50c. teas, black Japan and Hyson 37c. 6 only fancy lamps, were $1.25 now 750. Heavy plow shoes all leather.... 75 & 85c. All shoes less than cost. Wall papers will be sold less than cost. 5c. papers ai 10c. paper for 53: Cents - Twelve men's rubber coats $8 for 4.500. Men's suits at a special reduction all the best $10 and $12 suits at 6-50 and S7. Boys' 3 piece suits, long pants, were 85.00 now $2.50 A line of straw and felt hats from $3.00 to 250 In y g fact ever thin at an immense bargain. Don't miss it, come quick and get the choice of goods. EGGS TAKEN. BUTTER AND CC cc CC u 0. 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