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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-7-1, Page 117 -TENTH YEAR. —517. 1ff 1161.11111:11 - EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JI,TLY 1, 1897. FARMS FOR SALE,. MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for sale cheap. Money to loan on easy terms. Jona SPAORmAN, Samwell's )hook Exeter, TENDERS WANTED. Sealed tenders will bo received by the un- dersigned up to July 0th, 1807, for the erection of a brink house,—mason work, carpenter work, painting, etc. Plans and specifications may be seen at Farmer Bros.' store, -Exeter. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Wm. QuuNToN. Exeter, Juno S0th,1507. *="/n d Farm for Sale. The farni of the late Mr. Thomas Shute, being* Lot No. 14 in the 5th Con. Us borne, containing 100 acres, is now for 'sale. It is most favorably located and is one of the choicest properties in the township, For particulars apply to JaEN Siinra anti} Exeoutors, Oxeter P. O. Wei. .ETA1tD/N Or to LEWISLEwzs if. DICKS0N, Barrister, Exeter. rseUSE BOTH SIDES OF YOUR HEAD The buying side and the side that will save you money, Buying right and selling close is a science we have thoroughly mastered. OiL CAKE, We have a big supply, fresh and of the best quality. HAMMOCKS_ Try one of our dandy hammocks, We have some fine ones. GRANITE WAHL We sell the best and when we say the best we mean the best. 41VEST TOOLS. Now is the time to buy harvest h,,, large..,.stock to choose from. tsUREEN DOORS. Wo have a full line of Doors and Windows at away down. OIL STOVES. Screen prices The hot days are coming, and we feel it our duty to apprise the housewife of the various good things we may have. Don't make scorching hot fires iu your cook stoves when by getting one of our oil or Gasoline Stoves you can boil the kettle, make a "hash" or in fact get a whole meal in a few minutes. Now is the time to buy. �. BisOD & Sog. . . EXETER . . Grand Bend It is with feelings of deep; regret we pen the particulars of Mr, Silas Grat• on's death, which took place last Satur- day morning.Deceased had been suffering for a number, of years. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn. ' His remains were followed to their last resting place in the Grand Bend cemetery on Monday; last by a largo" number of sorrowing friends, The bereaved family have the heart- felt sympathy of the community. Brinsley Mr. Joseph Wasnidge is busily en- gaged building a new house this sum- mer.—We are glad to report that Mrs. Wesley Jones who had a very serious attack of blood poisoning is able to be around again. -While Mr. Ed. Shortt was taking a colt along the road the other day it became unmanageable and reared up and threw itself back- wards on the hard road, the heavy fall killing it almost instantly. This is a heavy loss to t'Ir, Shortt as it was a valuable beast. WANTED. Ber Re Agents for •' Queen Victoria, Rein and Diamond " Jubilee. Overflowing wcth latest and rich- est pictures. Contains the endorsed biogra- phy of Her Majesty, with authentic History of her remarkable reign, and full account of the Diamond Jubilee Only 81.50. Big book. Tremendous demand, Bonanza for agent Commission 50 per cent. Credit given. Freight paid. Outfit free. Duty paid, Write quit, c for outfit and territory. TELE DOMIN- OMPAN'S Dept, 7, 550 Dearborn SSt:.,, lvlx cage. Lucan Miss Alfaretta E. Armitage is holi- daying with friends in London.—Mrs. Robinson Armitage and Miss Emma Fox are enjoying a pleasant visit with Mrs. S. Armitage, ab London this week. —Early Monday morning fire broke out in the woodshed adjoining the resi- dence of Mr. J. D. McCosh, grain mer chant, and but for the timely assist- ance of a volunteer fire brigade a most disastrous conflagration would have requited. The neighbors set to work with a will and the fire was extinguish- ed, but not until the woodshed had been destroyed and the back kitchen of Mr. McCosh's handsome house badly burned. Thames ,Road, The Thames Road school picnic held on Tuesday, June 22nd, proved a grand. success. The football match between the married and single men, resulted awl in favor of the latter by a score of 2 to 0, and the match between the Thames Road and Prospect boys resulted in fa- vor of the former by two to one. -Mr. Agfa inns. Wm, Monteith and Mr. and Jno. Allison were visiting in St. Marys on Thursday last.—Messrs. T. Cameron and S Campbell, accompanied by their wives, spent a few days at Grand Bend last week.—Rey. Walter Madge, wife and family, left fur their home in California Tuesday.—Mrs. Robert:Fowlie and daughter are the guests of Mr. Thos. Russel at present. —Mr. J. nerved put an addition to his barn on Friday.—Quite a number of scholars from No. 2 school are trying the entrance examinations this week.— Mr. John Allison had a rib broken in the football match on Jubilee Day.— Eddy, son of Mee, James Gardiner, had a leg broken by a wagon loaded with gravel passing over it.—Mr. Duncan and daughterMrs. Robb, were the guests of Mr. Wm. Monteith last Sun- day.—Mr. and Mrs. Geo; Monteith spent Sunday in Cromarty. -Henry Stephen, of Farquhar, purchased a new bicycle last week.—Messrs. E. Harliton and A. Musser wheeled to Grand Bend Sunday. -Mr. Thomas Russel is building a silo. .Hensen Strawberry festivals and picnics are now the order of the day.—We regret to learn of,the death of Miss:E. McLean, of Seaforth, and sister of Mr. M. Y. Mc- Lean, of the Expositor, which sad event occurred on Saturday last. She was much beloved in her home, in society and in the church and her removal makes a vacancy that can never be filled. She was for many years asso- uiated with her brother, Mr. M. Y, Mc- Lean, M, P. P., editor and manager of the'Huron Expositor, and every issue of that influential paper bore the im• prest of her cultured mind and wise and warm heart. We sympathize with the family and friends in this their sad bereavement.—Rev. J. S. Henderson returned from Winnipeg on Friday where he has been attending the gen. eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. ]3e occupied his own pulpit on Sunday and preached rousing jubi- lee sermons.—We noticed on Jubilee Day about half a dozen of our wheel - men wearing red, white and blue badges, upon which were printed the words " Hensel] Tiger Bicycle Club." We believe that no bicycle club has yet been organized or seriously talked of here and would haye been more in keeping with true manliness if our boys " before making sneh an ostent- atious display, had first formed them- selves into a club and had rules printed. —Where are you taking your "divin.. ity in pink " on Dominion Day Mr, Ed- itorr ?-About a week ago G. A. El lis , photographer, Fred Smallacombe, Jas. Moore and John Zuefle, left here for Algoma, ostensibly on a pleasure trip, but really, as we understand, to dig for gold, We wish them success in their search.—The annual strawberry festi- val of Carmel church, was held on the manse lawn, on Monday evening last. A very large crowd attended and ev- erybody seemed to enjoy themselves im- mensly.—Main street has been treated to a coat of gravel and stones and our wheelman are growling in consequence. We notice•in going through the coun- try that in repairing the roads the rights of wheelmen are completely ig• nored. In many places coarse gravel full of stones, the size of a man's fist are spread over the whole width of the road, making wheeling dangerous. Then again the approaches to culverts and bridges instead of being graded up to the level of the floor, a drop is left of six or eight inches, making them quite unsafe in going over with a wheel. We believe, Mr. Editor, now that the law gives wheelmen a right of way on the road, that municipalities are re• sponsible for damages sustained by wheelmen through carelessness or neg- ligence on their part in road making. FIRE ALARM.—On Monday morning last while the planing factory of Wm. Welsh was running in full blast smoke was seen issuing from one of the north windows, by a passer by, when the alarm of fire was given. In an almost incredible short time the fire engine and hose reel was on its way to the fire while scores of our citizens in response to the electrifying cry of " fire," were quickly ou the spot, but happily a few pails of water hurridly but judiciously applied extinguished the flames and set the minds of our people, as well as that of the proprietor at rest. The cause of the fire was a hot box on the main driving shaft and which ignited the floor over the engine room, It is gen- erally believed that five minutes delay in applying the water would have .placed the building beyond the power of our firemen and citizens to save it. p. P., was called forward and present - Mooresville Rev. Mr. Jewett preached a very elo- quent sermon last Sunday in the Nur- sery church.—Quite a number from this neighborhood visited 'London. on June 22nd.—The strawberry season is here and the cry now is "get them for us," and just as many as you can for $1.—A large number attended the barn raising at Mr. Sullivan's last Thursday, Sides were chosen by Mr. Pat Carey and Mr. Angus McGaughan. Mr. Carey's side was clean knocked out of existence so to speak in the final heat. The winning side being down to their supper before the other side had started to pull a rafter—The largest crowd as- sembled here for some time; was the one which assembled Monday night to witness the football match between the Brinsley "Buffers" and the Biddulphers. There must have been nearly 400 peo plc. ' However, the Biddulphers put it over the Brinsley fellows by taking 2 goals to O. There were no goals made in the first half time. What's the mat- ter with Mooresville having a foot ball team. Get a move on boys and let us have a team! Dashwood. Building operations are progressing nicely in the viliiage.—Mr, Fred Reese is at present doing some carpenter work in South east Hope.—Several of our young men left on Monday with the volunteers.—Mr. Jake Gassman has accepted a situation as hostler in 111c - Isaac's livery stable,—Last Suoday the Evangelical Sunday school was held. in the morning so as not to interfere with the children's day in connection with the Zurich congregation. Next Sunday it will also be in the morning as there is a similar festival on the 14th concession Hay.—Rev, Eby returned lass Thursday after enjoying a week at the Camp meeting at Mildmay. —On Wednesday of last week Miss Alice Reynolds, of Sarepta, and Mr. Nicholson, of Auburn, were made man and wife at the home of the bride's parents in the presence of numerous friends. We extend congratulations to the young couple.—On Tuesday of last week Mr. Henry Gunther presented bar husband with a bouncing baby boy.— Mrs, Jonas Hartleib is on the sicklist, We hope soon to hear of her recovery.— We bad a fine shower in this section on Tuesday which was welcomed by all, Biddulph ed with a beautiful silver trowl by Mr. J. Sherritt on behalf of the trustees. Then the mortar was quickly spread under the stone (but not with the silver trowl) and the master mason, assisted by his son Fred, guided the stone slow- ly into its resting place. Then Mrs. J. T. Wilson was called, and presented with another silver trawl by Mrs. A. McPherson on behalf of the Ladies Band of Willing Workers, and the sec and Corner stone was let down to its place. After reading several passages of Scripture, prayer and singing, the Parkhill band began to play and en- livened the occasion very much. Their new suits and new music was delight- ful There were two glass jars deposit- ed in the cornerstone containing three coins of our country, Jubilee stamps, Christian Gardian Sunday school papers list of trustees, officess of the church and Sabbath School, building commit- tee, architect ; names of all the members of the church, offieers and list of mem bers of,Ladies Band of Willing Workers, list of all who have subscribed to the building fund and copies of the Park- hill papers. Space will not permit giv ing an account of the addresses and. garden party, sufice to say the speak- ing was highly interesting and instruc- tive. The music was charming, the strawberries and—cream were delic- ious. The ladies were very tastefully attired, and waited on the tables and young men very attentively. A large bonfire was lit about dark which lit up the grounds till about ton o'clock. Proceeds of collection and garden party $145 00. At the barn raising of Mr. John Ovens, McGillivray, on Saturday last, Mr. Joseph Cooper received a severe stroke on the head from a commander Fortuuately the injuries were not seri- ous; Mr. Edsal Collins, of Biddulph, who has been under the care of the doctors in the London hospital for the past few weeks, is we are pleated to say much better and will be home in a few days•—The "Invinciables" of Saintsbury are to play a friendly game of foot ball with the Brinsley "Buffers," (the Irish for boys) on Monday evening next at 7 o'clock, at Mooresville.—The entrance examination for the Lucan High School commenced Monday in. Lucan. A great number are trying for the entrance.—The summer holi- days in the public school commence to- day (Thursday.)—A number of our boys celebrated the Queen's Jubilee at London, on Tuesday last, and report a good time.—The warm weather the past few days made a wonderful change e in spring grain and especially in the pastures and meadows.—Mr. Uriah Hodgins, Biddulph, has elevated his barn and put a brick foundation un- der it. Mr. Robert Grundy of McGilli- vray, has done likewise so much for good example:—Mr. William Murdy is erecting a fine brick residenee, and Mr. Sullivan a new frame barn with brick basement.—Mr. Spense, of London, has been visiting friends here the past week, Crediton Mathew Morlock is visiting friends in Chicago, Ill.—Mr, Christian Zwicker became the possessor of a handsome Karn piano last week.—Mr. V. Ratz, M P., has returned from Ottawa. --Mr. Schluchter, of Sebewing, Mich., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Brown.— Mr. and Mrs. John Finkbiner have re• turned home after spending a pleasant visit with their son, Rev. John Fink- biner, of Cleveland.—Mr. Simpson at- tended the funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr. McIntosh, of London, on Monday.— Miss Emma Lewis is visiting friends in Palmerston.—Mr. August Heist has started to build his new dwelling which will be one of the finest in the surround• ing vicinity,—Miss Susie Wein is vis- iting her sister, Mrs. F. Geiser, at Ship ka.—The Junior Baseball Leagues, of Creditor.. and Exeter, played a .match on Friday. The score being 47 to 11 in favor of Crediton. -Mr. Howard has completed the cement sidewalk in front of the church.—The Sunday School and Epworth League held a picnic at Grand Bend on Saturday.—A happy event took place at the residence of Mr, and Mrs. G. Geiser, Wednesday when their daughter, Rose, was married to Aaron Brown, of Blenheim. The Rev. Mr. Schmitt officiating. Just the intimate friends and relatives were present. Also Mr. Francis Clark was married to Miss Effie Lewis on Friday. We wish the happy couples a long and happy married life. --Hugh Symple was ar- rested on Thursday by Constable Winer. The charge being breaking into the house of Mr. Mathew Morlock. He was sent up for trial. Greenway. The village looked gay in Jubilee dress.—Our Postmaster has received a large supply of Jubilee stamps and post cards. These stamps are good to send letters to any country and of same value as ordinary stamps",and good till used, no limit• to time of using.—We received a copy of the Dauphin Press, (Man.) of June 16th, which contains an account of Mr. C. F. McPherson as mas- ter of the L. 0. Lodge of that town; also an account of the death of Mr. A. J. McPherson's eldest son. He was known when here as Jim and was only a small boy then but had grown to a large, strong man and had charge of his father's blacksmith shop in that town. The many friends and relatives of the family iu this vicinity have much sympathy for the bereaved fam- ily.—Mrs: W. J. Wilson received a box of beautiful cut flowers from Mrs I. A. Wilson, Waitsbury, Wash. C. H. SANDERS, EDITOR. Vital Statistics. As I understand the Registratiou Amendment Act, regarding permits for burial, the person requiring a bur- ial permit,' will go to the nearest Divis- ion ivision Registrar, giving such information as may be required for registration purposes; or such information as he can give. . Then this nearest D, R. may give a burial permit but he must forth- with transmit the information he re- ceived to the D. R. of the municipality in which the death took place; but this does not relieve any one whose duty is to report to the Division Registrar of the municipality where the death occurred. The death must be registered in the books of the municipality where the death took place and in no other. Not- withstanding thenew stringent law regarding burials, care takers, hearse men, ministers, paul bears, etc:, are still indifferent and will be until some are fined. Do these law breakers consider that by not conforming to the statutes, re- garding burials, they areliable to pun- ishment.Does not Scripture require us to conform to thelauthorities that be Does it not say, if we sin the least we are guilty of all. If a couple should go to a minister without a proper li- cense would he marry them—not like- ly. The same emphatic word "shall is used in granting license as in burial permit. Why obeyed in the one case and ignored in the other. I have same times granted permits after the burial has taken place merely to oblige and make safe certain parties thereby aid- ing and abetting wrong doing, and promise to do so uo more. C. PROUTY, Division Registrar, Stephen. The Clerks Meet. On Tuesday, June 29th, the annual convention ofthe Clerks of Huron, met Lane in County 1. in Clniton with C y Cler - the chairand Mr. Coats, of Clinton, act- ing as Secretary. As the Secretary will likely give a detailed statement of proceedings, I will not enter into them. I merely wish to state my views of the institution, By the time appointed we commenced discussing municipal matters, that had happened in the ex- perience of each, or likely to happen; some of the convention having more experience, or had studied up one par- ticular feature more than the others, an interchange of ideas assisted in com- ing at correct conclusions. Vital statis tics, draining matters, school matters, by-laws, voters' list, assessment rolls, etc., were up for discussion and valu- able information was the result. By some, things were seen in a different light. Some held certain interpreta• tions of certain points of law that if much longer continued might probably end in litigation, costing the munici- pality considerable. I heard some say that they saw many things differently after the meeting than before. I must say it is a good place to become ac- quainted with the duties of clerk, as each member is a student aud instruct or. Municipal law is very difficult of comprehension and cannot be under- stood by the most careful reader. The court decision being the better interp- retation and even then there is uncer- tainty. I would like to see more clerks in treated in the matter. Assessors, col- lectors and treasures would be benefit- ted by attending these conventions. I believe more clerks would attend but they don't think it is a partof their duty to expend money for legal advice for .tbe benefit of a council, as these clerks may be out of office soon. If any clerk is benefitted bythese meetings that municipality is benefitted,• hence the county is benefitted, I think that each municipality. should vote that the expenses of their Produce Talcend cleio-k to attend 'this convention to be paid bythe municipality, C. P. LAYING THE CORNER STONES.—The laying of the corner stones of the new Boston Methodist churchwas a cere- mony witnessed by many for the first time. Mr. B. Howald, the mason, had the stones hung above the wall, Rey. G. H. Thompson, assisted by Rev. R. J. Gurbeutt, L, L B., and J. G. Yeiland, conducted the ceremony in place of Rey. Dr. Willoughby, who was not able to be present on account of the death of a memberofhis congregation. At the proper time Mr. W. H. Taylor, M. Different From All Others. There is nothiug under the sun that in any way resembles Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Rid- ers of the World, which is announced to appear at Stratford, Ont., on July 911i, 1897. Buffalo Bill is touring in only the principal cities of the country this season, and in order to accommo- date citizens of this vicinity who may wish to visit the exhibition, reduced excursion rates have been granted by all traffic lines. The trifling cost of transportation, however, is as nothing compared with the great educational benefits accruing from the Wild West. Entertaining alike to young and old, it is also a gigantic educational institu- tion. Nothing could teach patriotism and love of country so forcibly as this enterprise. It impresses in a way noth- ing else possibly could, the struggles and endeavors made thirty years ago by the settlers who sought to carry civ ilization westward. Such sights are not to be seen in the Far West now, The steam cars have taken the place of the wagon train or the "prairie schooner;" the telegraph and the mail system has usurped the field formerly filled by the pony express; the bucking broncos have nearly all been tamed and cowboys now lasso steers instead of buffaloes; but the atmosphere of the wild west that was, still hovers about the Wild West that is. Buffalo Bill has incor- porated in his exhibition all the main features of life on the plains thirty or forty years ago. People who took part in similar scenes in real life years ago have witnessed Buffalo Bill's Wild West with tears in their eyes. It is a great v r uthosee exhibition andho have never w become closer acquainted with Indians and cowboys than pictures and story- books, should not allow the present up• portunity to pass without taking ad- vantage of it. John Bowden, of South Yarmouth, had his leg broken in a peculiar man- ner Wednesday night. He was walk- ing along, leading .acow with a rope, when the cow gave a sudden jerk and Mr. Bowden was thrown down, in the fall breaking his leg. Lieury; The Presbyterian church., which has undergone a complete reno- vation, was reopened on Sunday. The Rev, S. Lawrence, of Vanneck, occupy- ing ccupying the pulpit. St, Marys :' On Friday while work- ing with a circular saw a piece of board slipped and Mr. 0, Wright received a bad cut between the second and thins lingers on the right hand, Clinton . On Saturday a son of Mr S. Wilson was thrown head over heels from the back of a horse, and landed up against a fence, but fortunately he sustained no serious injury. Different Views. During the Scott Act cam aig� n platform p p 1i Huron one of the s eakers a minister) made this statement that a minister ought to be in a better -posi tion to interpret Scripture, relating to the liquor business than others. We admit this view of the matter, and even. go further, and think that serifture supports the idea; that ministers as specialists should confine themselves to the spiritual work, and refrain front work of a secular or political natures and seek to reform the evils of society by legislative enactments. The speak- er peaker referred to, claimed that his version of Prohibition was superior to any out- side of the ministry, and that the hear- ers should listen to and be guided I- his views. So far, so good—but I know. a greatmany ministers, holding differ- ent views from the above divine who are considered clever men, and well posted in their calling, and some o;: them have D. D. attached to their names; hence ministers differ on the prohibition question, both quoting, Scripture. Must we be guided by the first minister's views, or should we pier some importance on others equally weir posted. Popular Rotel Nan. " I was troubled with pimples on mg face and head which caused me muex. annoyance. After trying many rem- edies without benefit I was advised be take Hood's Sarsaparilla, 'Ihe first bottle helped me and I took four bottles. I am now completely cured." JAMS€ RISILLISY, Proprietor Chapman House, Sarnia, Ont. Hood's Pills act easily and promptly on the liver and bowels. Cure sick headache. SIIELDON—LBGEAR—At the residence of the bribe's mother, St. Marys, on June 22ud,.by Rev. John Learayd, Joseph Sheldon, of Blanshard, to Miss Lizzie LeGear, of St. Marys. SarrsAu—BAIRD—At the residence of the bride's parents, on June 22nd, by by Rev. John Mills, B. F. Schram, is Miss Emma Florence, daughter of Mr. Wm. Baird, Park Sill. ABBOTT—SWAN—At the residence of the bride's father, 15th con., Goderich tp., on June 28rd, by Rev. W, J. Fol4 of Clinton, Mr. Chas, Abbott, of Chat- ham, to Miss Aunie, youngest daugh- ter of Mr. Wm. Swan. HATS—CAMPBELL—At the residence of the bride's father, on June 23rd, by Rev. A. D. McDonald, D. D., Mr. R, N. Hays, of Chicago, second son o€ Thos. Hays, Esq, of Seaforth, to Miss Elizabeth Forbes, second daughter of A. M. Campbell, Esq, of Seaforth. KBOUGin—CARLDY—At the residence, Mr. ; Andrew of 111 .Th s. o Clarke, A ew Street on Wednesday, 30th ult, by the Rev. W. H. Butt, Centralia, Mr. Williams Keough, of London, to Miss Elizabeth E , daughter of the late John Carley. STEELE—O'CONNOR—At St. John's church, Brussels, on Juno 30th, by Rev. Rural Dean Hodgius, of Sea - forth, Rev, H. Douglas Steele, Rector of Port Stanley, to Miss May Letitia (Minnie,) eldest daughter of J. M. O'Connor, Esq., and grand daughter of James O'Connor, Esq, Cap't in H: M. 69th Regimeut, Dublin. THE CHEAP CASH STORE, CREDITO JULY IS THE PLACE FOR In order to clear our stock of summer goods we offer special prices in Dress Goods, Prints, Percales, Organdeis Muslins, Flanneletts, Cottonades, .Lace Curtains, Muster's Curtainings, Art Muslins, Embroider!es, Swiss Muslin; Corsets, Gloves, Laces, Hoisery, Etc, BLOUSE WAISTS A larg: selcetion of the latest styles from soc, Up. GENTS FURNISHINGS Another lot just to hand, Nobby neckwear, Shirts, Hats, Gloyes, laity. cle Suits, Hose and Sweaters. We also handle the C1eJeland, Cresent and Welland Vale Wheels READY MADE & ORDERED CLOTHING We have cut the prices to clear before the fall stock arriyes. We are bent on making a coml Tete clearance of this season's goods at ais early a date as possible. YOU WILL SOON REQUIRE � , BENDE TWINE t- Ca11; and examine our stock, our priccs will interest you. Our stook of Groceries, etc. is complete and our prices the lowest.. $ Cash for which ave nay the highest market pricer. CHAS. ZWICKER