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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-7-15, Page 1TENTH YEAR. —519. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY ;15, 1897. / C. H. SANDERS, EDITOR. TEACHER WANTED. Male teacher wanted for School Section, No. 4, Usborne, holding second-class profes- sional certificate. Duties to commence Tau, 1et,1898.,, References required. Personal ap- 1--lication preferred. For 'further particulars apply t0 F1tEA LUxTON, See'F, Devon P. 0. Cant. DRAINAGE NOTICE. Tenders will bo received for that portion of the drain on Sanble concession lately award- ed by the township Engineer as the town- ship portion, 116 rods in all; the particulars. rriitt, be C. Prouty.ender will Either, opened on Monday August 2nd, at Town Hall, Cred- iton, at 4 p.m. 'Phe lowest tender not neces- sarily accepted.' The Canada Companyhas also 162 rods to be dug. C_ PROUTY, Clerk.. FARMS FOR SALE MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for sale cheap, "Money to loan on easy terms. Jo1dN Sr9.010EIAN, Samwell's Block Exeter. Farm for Sale. The farm of the late Mr. Thomas Shute, being Lot No, 24in the 5th. Con. Usborne, containing 100 sores, is now for sale. It is most favorably located and is one of the choicest properties in the township, For particulars apply to sax SltHannzxauzE and Executors, Exeter P. 0. Wn[.. or to ramie H. DICKSON, Barrister, Exeter. BINDER TWINE. Get our prices be- fore buying. Piz' E PARIS EEN. ISH 0.0 & . . EXETER vAfiNTED Agents for ''Quueen SV.ictoria, VIII, C a Her Reign and Diamond! ueilee," Overflowing with latest and tion, est pictures. Contains the endorsed biogra- phy oilier Majesty, with authentic History of her remarkable reign, and full account of the Diamond Jubilee Only $1.50. Big book. Tremendous demand. Bonanza for agent Commission 50 per cent. Credit given. Freight paid. Outfit free. Duty paid, Write quick for outfit and territory. Ti -LE DOMIN- ION COMPANY, Dept, 7,, 356 Dearborn Si Chicago. S -t Hensall Haying ivies full blast in this section. -The fine shower on Tuesday= was much appreciated by our farmers and gardeners.—Mr. Robert Bell has a force of men and.. teams excavating for his -new block. The masonsare proceeding with the brick work of the Petty, Mc - Cloy, and Boss -Miller blocks. These new buildiug•S will add c:onviderably to the appearance of this enterprising vil- lage, ---Miss Jessie Elder who has been seriously ill during the past few weeks is convalescing—The Misses Cook and Sheffer wheeled to Lucan on Monday to attend the Orange. demonstration.— The management of Carmel Church Sunday School have made arrange- ments with the G.T.R. for a nionstc cheap excursion to GoderiehonTues- r' day, th3 20th inst., 'from Exeter to Oen- ' torr. The train will leave Exeter about 9:40 a m, and will be held at Gaclerich until 8p .ti thus g'ivi,n,g excursionists plenty of time to enjny themselves. The return fare is pieced at 50 cents. and childron between 5 and 12 ,yeiars half fare. Mr. '1 Ellis moved his fam- ily effects to Luean on Wednesday where he will reside for the present." Mt. Carmel. The strawberry harvest was an abundant one in this vicinity. -Dennis Quarry, who has been attending Sand- wich college, is home for his vacation. —M. Hogan, teacher, is home for the holidays. He was teaching in a large school on Manitoulin Island.—Thos. B. Fogarty, of McGuire, 4th con.,' McGili- vray, died on Tuesday of that dread disease, consumption. The funeral took place to St. Peters church and was largely attended. Brucefield Mr. Plewis has been confined to the house for some days, owing to injuries received by falling while engaged put- ting a load of straw on the wagon.- Mr. R. G. Simpson has erected a very neat fence along the front of his pro perty, which greatly improves the ap- pearance.—We have now a post office order department and savings bank in connection with our post office. This will be a great convenience in the way of receiving and transmitting money, Varna Mr, and Mrs, Jas. Reid, of Bay City, Mich., came here to visit his father, who has been seriously ill for some time. M r. Reid returned home Wed- nesday, while Mrs. Reid will remain here for a time. -A few days ago as Mr. Andrew Reid was mowing hay, his little girl, five or six years old, fell asleep in the hay, directly front of the mower. Mr, Reid managed to stop the horses just in time, as another re- volution of the knife and nothing could have saved her from being cut to piece es, As it was, one of her fingers was cut, but a kind Providence saved the life of the little girl. Olandeboye, Mrs, S. Hodgson is visiting her moth- er, Mrs. Porto, at Lucan.—Mrs. George Louis and Miss A. Nei] spent Saturday in London.—Miss Blackwell left for Toronto yesterday, (Wed.), where she will attend the Convention. She in tends going to Niagara Falls before re turning.—Mr. John Neil underwent another operation lAst week He is im- proving slowly but is still in the Lon- don hospital.—Mrs. Simpson, who was attending the funeral of her son-in-law, Mr. John McIntosh, at London, returned home Tuesday of lest week —Miss s Lorisa Eacrett, who has b.en visiting her sister, Mrs, M. Simpson, returned to her home in Exeter Wednesday,—Peari Simpson is visiting friends in Exeter, Thames Road. \:ir. Chas, Harris, who has been stele for the past week, is recovering.—Miss M, Monteith, Miss L. Madge and Allison, were the guests of Miss Vic toria Bishop, Thursday last.—Mrs. Jun. Allison left for Manitoba on Monday last.—Quite a few of our young mon intend spending a few days at Grand Bend this week,—Mr. Rio. Allison re- turned from Toronto Saturday night. —Miss Marion Monteith and Miss Mag- gie Hackney spent Sunday with Mrs. Wnl. Monteith.—Wesley. Armstrong was in Mitchell. Monday on business.— Hiss Clara Passmore e spent Sunday with Miss Hannah Hornoy—Mr. and Mrs. John Allison, Jr-, were in Cromarty Sunday.—Sonne of the young people of this: place are advocating a picnic to Grand Bend next Saturday—Dr. Russell, of Hamilton, was the guest. of Mr. Thos. Mussel :eeveral days last weak. r1 . Das;.. .,decd The shower ou Tuesday was welcom- ed by all and will do much good in this locality, as the things were very ?as. --Several of the farmers in this svc.tia.i aro through with their haying. The yield was exceptionally heavy.— Dr. itleLaughlin has a new driver which. he purchased in Stanley for a good figure.—Mr. Jacob Ochley,wilohas long been ailing, passed to his long home on Friday last. Interment took place on Saturday at 4 o'clock 'at the Goshen Liue cemetery. Mr. Ochlcly leaves be- hind a sorrowing wife besides several other relatives who will greatly miss him from their presence. He was well aclvauced in years—having passed the three score and ten limit. For many years he has been a communicant of the Evangelical Church under which rites he was buried. We extend our syne pathy to the sorrowing friends,—A. union picnic of the Y. P. A. from Zur ich, Dashwood, and Creditor), will be held on Friday'at Bossenbcrry's Grove, Grand Bend. A gond , time may be looked for.—Mr, Al. Fenn, has disposed. of the boot and shoe lousiness to Mr. C Fritz, who will conduct it in the future, while Mr Fenn will devote his whole time to the harness -business:—The work on the hotel is being pushed on rapidly by the contractors as also is the view school which will he ready for oceupation by the time school commen- ces. The 7 -year old so of„Deputy Reeve Brown, of Con. 2, Westminster, had hts jaw broken in a peculiar manner Fri- day afternoon, iJo was driving a br'Ly- fork when the whifiletre e broke; the end spriu ;•tug• back and'hittieg him in the face. The little fellow was rendered insensible by the blow, and for a time tv7s thought to be fatally hurt. Zurich. Louis Foster and Miss Kate Eisenho- fer, both of the Babylbn Line, joined hands in holy matrimony on Tuesday last. We wish them a happy life to gether:—The brickwork: -of Mr. F. Seig ner's house is nearly completed.—The. Zurich Flax Company finished their flax last week. They, had a long run this year.—Mrs. Philip Koehler, of Cav alter, Dakota, after spending two weeks here with friends returned home last week accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Axt, who will in future make' that place her home. She was a resident of this place for about forty years, and was one of the first citizens of our town and her many friends will regret to hear of her departure. --Miss Hilda Strimpfer, of Toledo, Ohio, visited her old home and frtenes here last week.— Miss Martha Anthes, of Waterloo, visit. ed Miss Lydia Faust and other friends here last week. Ailsa Orale There has been considerable thieving going on• in this village during the past few months. Oa Saturday night the building on Main street occupied by Mr. John McNaughton as a residence and Mr. D. Gottschalk as a Confection- er_y store was broken into by thieves, entrance being effected through a bed- room window. There was no person in the house at the time and there had not been for some days previously—Mr. McNaughton and family were visiting friends in EastVllliams and Mr. Gotts- chalk chalk and family having removed to Zurich Every trunk, bureau and box in the place was broken open and search- ed for valuables but the thieves found 'nothing to suit them except Gotts- chs 6 s confectionery v. 1 o nary o£ which they re- moved a goodly store. Mr. A. C. Ste- wart, was another victim. He had his gold watch chain and pocket -book, which contained a check for about $27, stolen ou Thursday night, the front door being left open on account of the intense heat, The screen door was fas tened by a hook, and the thief gained entrance by making a small hole through the screen, allowing his hand to get through and unfasten the door. Mr. Stewart's coat and vest were hang- ing in the hall, and contained the ar- ticles stolen. Crediton - Miss A. Hoyer, of Berlin, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. of Braun,—The Misses Staeblers, of Detroit,' are the guests of their grandmother Mrs, A. Gaiser.—Mrs. Clemios, of Usborne, spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Matthew Winer. Miss Mast teas return- ed home from London,—Mr. Win, Lewis intends building a house this stammer. —Mrs, Treibner has brightened up her house by a new coat of paint.—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eilber and son left this week for Parry Sonrd District,— Mr, Isaae Hill has been away on a pleasure trip.—Samuel Essery's build- ings oa lot 0,. concession 5 were de- stroyed by fire last Wednesday. The origin is mysterious --The Orangemen of this village paraded to church, last Sunday evening, headed by the Cen- tralia fife and drum band. The Rev. Yellaudpreached ani 1no ristd ser- mon.— n -mon. Al large number of our citizens attended Buffalo Bill's Wild West show at London last Saturday. Some going by train, others by vehicles and the "boys ” took their wheels. The latter claim to have hacl a pleasant ride and only had one bad spill, 'c McGinty's hod &id down the ladder " was no com- parison to -it. No, being used to the pavements within tho city limits, it is reported that when theystrnek it the lender fell with the result that five others ran into him, when all did.hom- age to the stone pavement like Mahotn rr,Gdans at worship; but before they properly gathered themselves up street cars were rolling on either side of them which gave them a bad scare. The t, boys" made a bad break on arriving at the Ladies' College. They were feel- ing rather dry and anxious for a little cheap beer they went into the college thinking it was Carling's brewery. The reader can imagine their surprise when they discovered their mistake. Ezra says that he is still prepared to bet it is a brewery and that the rest put up a job on him, Fatty, the dude, while riding home in the bus lost his hat and now thinks Buffalo Bill should recompense hies for his loss, $2 50. Bobbie must have struck a belle as he did not arrive home till Monday. Severe Accident. On Tuesday evening,' at the raising of a new barn for ,Mir, Geo. Glean, of Nile, Thos. Goo, Sheppard had a very narrow escape from instant death. While he and others were raising a 1'0 - foot purloin splice plate with ropes and bloats the rope slipped froth one end. The timber fell at ono end and struck Tim on the side of the head and pinned his body. dovent When the timber wars renloyed the unfortunate young man was unconscious, There was found a wound about five inches long toward the top of the lie°ad and the bone bare, as well as 'other injuries. It was dress= ed and sewed up, and Mr. Sheppard is doing nicely, Another young ma had the stain taken off his nose by the fall• ing timber, a.nd there were several other narrow escapes. Found Dead in an Orchard. • Drayton, Ont,, July 7th.—Mr. Peter Doyle, a wealthy retired farmer, living at the outskirts of the town, was found dead to -day. He went to a field to cull some mustard yesterday, but did not return. The family became uneasy and this morning gave the alarm. All night neighbors turned out and search was made in an orchard adjoining the field in which he was working, The man was found lying on his back with- out a single mark of any kind to be seen. It is supposed while stooping down picking mustard, he -was over- come by the heat, and feeling ill, crawl ed through the fence into the orchard, where he died. He was 51 years old. The Orangemen's Day. Brussels, Ont , July 12. -Tho glorious twelfth was celebrated here in. true British style by the largest and most or- derly crowd ever seen in Brussels, there being thirty-seven' lodges represented, including Lady True Blues, Orange- men and 0. Y. Britains, A busy time was spent in the forenoon, welcoming the visitors. After dinner the proses- sion formed on Victoria. Park and start- ed out for parade, but a heavy shower of rain set in that rather demoralized it. The program of speech making was carried out, after the' rain had ceased. A short address of weleome was made by Reeve W. H. Derr, after which spirited and appropriated speech es were given by Rev. Mr. Lowe, of W1n ham • Rev. Jno. Ross, B.Brus- sels; A. 3r s.- sels; Rev. ,W. W. Leech, Whitechurch, and Thos. Aiagwood, 51, P, P. of North Perth. Votes of thanks to the speak- ers and visitors were passed and cheers for. the Queen and King William brought the day'sproceedings to a c, e e. The train's accommodation was fairly good, and brought to and from Brus- sels thousands of people. Bayfield, July lath.—Bay field had a big day yesterday. Early in the morn- ing crowds began to pour in from all directions. Clintou and Bayfield brass bands received the lodges and visitors and escorted then to their various quarters, At 1.30 a grand procession was formed on Clan Gregor Square by Marshall Parke, of Stanley, ac ed heat by P. C. Ai. Todd and District Master Rath - well. Then followed the Clinton Band; L. 0. L. 145 and band; L. 0. L.189 and band; the modern and highly appreci ated fifetand drum band from Varna; L. 0 L 7,SLIG and band; L. 0. L. Sia and band; Bayfield brass band; 1035 and band; L. 0. L, 24 and Bayfield Orange Young Britons. The imposing proces- sion proceeded down Main street, across past the Biver•Ifotcl, over the river to Jotvett's beautiful g'ruve, whore stir ring addresses *were delivered by Chair- man Todd, W. G. Smith, James Con- nolly, John Cox, Rev. Mr. Graham, and Rev. Bro. Smith, Mitchell, July 13th,—Thu Orange celebration ou Monday was a success. A large crowd carne in from Seaforth and the surrounding country, atal also at an early hour lodge's came it, from Hibbert and Logan. On the noon train quite a Humber came from Stratford and vicinity, The 'Mitchell and Birk tou brass bands, the 1Voodtiont fife and drum bands, and several other fife and drum bands firm h,t nsic for the oa:easion.- The bands; Stam d to p`trade at au early hour iii the morning, pi y: Mug " Protestant Boys," ,. Red, Whit, and Bine," etc. Shortly after dit,.ter the large crowd of Orangemen lined up with the bands and after marching around. the town for some time, they proceeded to the Keterson pail., where the speaking was to take place. Only a few of the speakers ! ti , had a chalice to p. say anything, as a light shower c,f rain came on, which broke up the gather- ing. The speaking was excellent, as far as it had gone and promised to be so all the way through, but the rain ended it all. The bands kept up the music until five o'clock, when they left by train and wagon loads for their homes, having felt that they had done their duty as Orangemen. Lucan, July 13.—The demonstration yesterday in this place was a pronounc- ed success. About 2,000 .Orangemen assembled from different parts of the country, headed by the Parkhill Brass Band, and seyeralfife and drum bands: The procession extended about ;three quarters'of a mile in length, and upon the whole, no finer looking assembly ever trod the streets of any village The crowd was addressed after dinner by Rev. Mr, Ford of Luean, Rev, Mr, Garbut, of Birr,and others, and through- out not one word was spoken which would give offense to the lutist sensi- tive, 'Our hotels and churches had made extensive preparations, as they expected the _brethren of the • whole county of Huron would be present, find notwithstanding .the fact that at the annual county meeting they unani- mously decided to conte to Lucan, and all uecossary railway arrangements were made to convey them here, still about two thirds of the brethren to the north saw fit to go elsewhere. We rtee sorry to see the district of Biddulph ciit away from Huron county, but we wish all to understaud they are no longer one, Prominent members of the order from Clinton and other northern towns always seemed to Have a goodly follow, ing upon other occasions, but that in fluence plainly was riot directed this p y time in beheilf of Lucan, British fair play is all we ask, Handcar Accident. St. Thomas July 7th.—Riley's extra. gang, fourteen in number, were corn- ing to the city Monday night after their day's work laying track, on a handcar, East of the Mr Line crossing, the car jumped the track and three of its occu- pants were injured, Wrn, Bamrick had his left collar bong broken, received. three or four scalp wounds on the head, and was badly bruised all over. Frank Nelsou had both knees badly bruised J. Williams was bruised about the body. His Leg Amputated• Bracebridge, Ont„ July 11.—Daniel Hetlreway, a young man 19 years of age, whilst attempting to board a moving freight train at Utterson yes- terday morning, fell between the cars and was run over. His right leg was terribly mangled and broken from the knee to the ankle. He was brought to Bracebridge on the Atlautic Express in very exhausted condition and left to the charity of the town. Ho had no money and no relatives except a bro• their at Swan Lake, N. W. T., where he intended going when the accident happened, His leg has been amputee ed above the knee. He will probably recover. Melancholy Accident An exceedingly unfortunate and fat al accident happened on the farm of Mr. Gregor lleGowau, of East Wawa - nosh, on Thursday. Mr. McGowan and his youngest son had the horses hitched at the stable and were attempting to load a pig, but instead of passing into the back of the wagon as they expected it would, it ran underneath and be- tween the horses'legs, frightening and causing them to run away. Mr. Mc- Gowan caught the hofses by the brid- les, but instead of stopping them, as he anticipated, they bounded on across the yard, carrying him suspended, until they reached a gate, which they smash- ed down, he falling underneath the horses et the same time, and they, to gether with the wagop passed over him. It was not thought at first that he was seriously hurt, as he spoke to him around h m and indicated that he would be all right shortly, but when he was carried hone and medical aid sum - mended, it was found that three ribs were broken, penetrating the lung, and not withstanding that everything was d l ; for him that would give re lief he riled about two hours afterwards from hemorrage, being sensible and conscious until a short time before he died. Burned to Beate. The barns and sheds of Alfred Dufton 2nd con., \Vest Nissouri, were destroyed by fire on Tuesday, and the threw -year old son of Mr, James Sager, tenant, was burned to death in the building. „ager was working in a field near by at the time. His little Sit had been Waviest" about and only a fere minutes before the fire was discovered he left his father, saying he was going to the house. Net until the limn had burned about out was it discovered that the little hey was within the hurtling build- ing. His iwhi reabeuts heel hardly been questioned up to this time The dis covert- was a terrible one, Lying tial i window sill, where he lead evidently ;teen trying to get out, was the dead bods of the poor little fellow. He had heel: literally burned to death. The Ings Lnd arms were charred off, and the remains ,.were almot°.t unrecognizable. It is se,posed that on his way to the •+ i o the had {ti7Li1d 2d ll t 1 lay .' the child •lel t + sxlt applied a t lick barn, whale, he heti;, i l match to the strap The straw blazed up instantly, and, terrified by wwhat he had done, the little boy attempted to escape through the window, instead of the door. The greatest sympathy is felt throughout the community for the grief stricken parents. Fatality at Simcoe. Simcoe, Ont,;'July 12.—C.. C. Besnier,. a respected..resideut of the town, died yesterday as a result of injuries receiv- ed while moving .a house. A limb of a tree caught on the building and im- peded progress. Mr. Beemer went up to saw itotf. When it was half Sawa through the strain broke it, and it flew back, throwing him heavily to the ground. Thrown Over The Bridge. Wingham,, Ont, July 14th. -While crossing the C. P. R. bridge about 11. o'clock last night Geo. Moffatt, a farm- er who lives near here, was struck and. instantly killed by the tato express,. He was thrown over the bridge into the river. His left arm was broken in twe places and his back bone 'and all th® ribs on his left side were also broken. Mr. Moffatt was 60 years of age and leaves a widow and two sons. A Farmer's Heavy Loss By Fire. Alvinston, Ont., July 12—William Hand's barn and contents, in the town- ship of Euphemia, about 7 miles frown here, were burned Saturday; also one of his horses and a valuable young horse belonging to William Fitzpatrick, of this place. There were about 49i tons of hay, all last year's wheat and. oats and several farm implements in. the barn, Cause• of fire unknown. Insured in the E ast /embroil Mutual for $700. Lamentable Accident. St. Marys, July 9.—To-day, a sad ac- cident.occurred in the field south of Weir'sresidence. Tremble, Wm, es d one e Geo. T b e 9 wbo,:it might be said, has been a partial cripple for a number of years, was rak- ing ak-ing hay in a field, and it is supposed that while carrying a fork full of hay over the rough ground he stumbled in- to a hole and broke his leg above the knee, He lay prostrate for a minute or two, and some passers-by • heard groans and went over and picked him. up. Some other good Samaritans corn- ing along,they procured a mattress and placed it on an old door and carried, him to his home. A doctor was pro- cured, and the fractured limb set, Mr. I Tremble being well up in years, it will I go hard with hint. It might be slid , that .,most every bons in hie belly has been broken some time or other in his life. During the building of the Opera, block in the se` eaties he fell from top to bottom and was smashed up itt bad, shape, and at that time he was a partial cripple from pra sloes accidents. (Vail ate " daughter •wr s i'.`., r..n:; with. catarrh of •th•. •.naeh :' i.'l tried, many differeet eriptre :s • Without. tenolit. l t..<, l ., i -est, .:,king • Ile.od'sSaa'yr i: end -it . her at nice. She it . t t. - ;tette:s , and is no . tetett to t°",.;,.. t«t'se. We praise Iteedet ttei tee ,Narita etry highly." ?.,.. a t.r 1 .L I.at r`i:3, 1100(1811115 <t, ,E., i,tfi7 ,.. ill% Hood's Sans. esti, t. Cure a:1 liver. ire& 93 cents. Drevis• l•t Et ' s t't` 11 i ii>:st.p the wife of Az, :' Day: c.1 it sin, Ahnwalti3--rti I tr., en (iv!. inst., the wife, c, iY Al.w.cr0, e a, danghtur soli ):'• ':3. July Ilaorr I:a 1 .,•t er, rin Jiia e. 71 h9 Henry r'i•ivillin ttc'er'.e, :r?: e years, 9. months awl 17 days. War.Tmt.-<-In l•:rnttir, en the I: inst.p ArseattWel tt ‘r.a gad ,8 pet ^;1,1-a. Funeral t;idiv ('ih1 ~ ld) itt 2. o'clock, to the Exetilt. eern,i,t,,ra'. THE 1 HAP CASE STORE t. 4160110 Ll 11)/1114 THE PLACE FOR -- tug,. in order to clear our stock of summer goods we offer see:stel prices in Dress Goods, Punts, Percales, Organdeta \lusiins, Plannsletis,F,-ii C.+tton;ele e, Curtains, Muster's Cui•tainings, Art lustros, Embrctler'es, Swiss Muslin.; Corsets, Gloves, Laces, Hoisery, Etc BLOUSE 'WAISTS A large selection) of the latest styles from tents, up.. GENTS FURNISHINGS Another lot just to hand,. Nobby neckwear, 17ihirt-., Hats, Clo es, Bicy-.,. cle Suits, IIose and Sweater's. We also ban,lle the Cleveland, Cresent ;and 'lv-elland .'Vale Wheels.. 'READY MADE & ORDERED CLOTHING We have cut the prices to clear before the fall stack arrives. We are bent On making a complete clearance of this season's goods at an early a"date,'is possible, YOU WILL SOON REQUIRE Call and examine our stock, our n)rices will interest you: of to and our ice thelowest.' Our stock Groceries, etc. is complete t prices Produce Tal,;en;as Cassa fox W]eieba We pay the hi,n,rietat market ]>n.iees. CHAS. ZWIii; r3'.�l.ii7