HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1898-1-22, Page 8alliosaniers Wanted.
The undersigned would be, pleased.
tec take a. number of boarders. --Ladies
cat Gentlemen. First class accommoda
tion. Terms reasonable. Apply at the
'louse opposite Comma—eel .hotel,
H. Beteknratiae
JOTTINGS,
INVS
The caleudar fiend is en his rounds'
l,euew your subseriptiou to the Au-
Huron County Council meet. at Gode-
deh Jan, 25th,
Scale bills printed while you wait at
Lite ,A.nvoeATi office..
bad from Centralia spent a plea -
et time at Mr `Phos, :Boy la's Thurs-
day night last.
Revival servie;es have beets diseon
tuned it' the James Street Methodist
Church
The Farmers' Instituto meeting will
be held ini thee. Town Hail, at 1 o'clock
t3 day returtdaye,
.'S. large loath from here :attended. the
pp
tee, meeting :at Bethesda on. Weediiee
dee night id ?est week..
The G, T. R. rev ear passed up the
liee rhursaiteui ht last much to the
d, ti ht of the eriigt'., yees-
The third of -t seines of assemblies
wi l be held in t; idleey'a tip'{ r G 1laatasr,
ou l'r etay eeeleiug. theca. estate.
A valuable dog belonging W Samuel
Sweet died from the effects of a dose of
raison on Saturday given by some ult.
t:own person,
:Messrs llanelford & Elliott, of Cen
tralia, disposed of a carload of horses
to Dr. Blackwell, who shipped thestn to
inliasgow Monday.
The City Hall at London, the scene
of the recent aceidont, is being repaired
tut there is :,u agitation in the city for
the erection of the new hall farther
north,
The petition praying for the comma
tion of the sit a:h sentence of James
Allison has been sent from Galt to the
Minister of Justice. It has about S00
aiguatores to it.
Don't permit your generosity to bub-
ble over teo tnue'h when a tramp shows
up The toe of a boot or a straight
ordering ;May nrom your door would
do these lazy, thieving 'lubbers more
good than the generous, yet uuthauk-
ed kindness they often receive.
What promises to be the best carni
val of the season will take place on the
Exeter rink Monday next, A large
list of prizes will be awarded and the
two -utile race promises to be interest -
lug and on tho whole an enjoyable
time may bo expected. Seats will be
provided for ladies.
The Municipal Committee of the On
tario Legislature on. Saturday passed
;Sir. John Caveu's bill which provides
that councils in towns of less than
5,000 shall consist of six eouneillors.
and a mayor, and that township and
village councils shall consist of a reeve
and four councillors.
The total number of failures in Can-
ada during the past year has shown a
decided decrease over the previous
year. According to the annual state-
ment issued by Bradstreet the failures
in the Dominion of Canada during
1897 numbered 1,907, against 2,179 in
1896, a decrease for the past year of
272.
The Sun's market reports are admit
ted. by ail hands to be the best and.
most complete published in Ontario
The Sun's selections for family reading
are also unsurpassed, while the weekly
contributions cf a Bystander give the
paper a value peculiarly its own. You
can get the Sun and this paper for
$L25,
The first wedding anniversary is the
cotton one; the second is paper; third,
Ieather; fourth, book; fifth, wooden;
sixth, garnet; ninth, topaz; tenth, tin ;
twelfth, silk and fine linen; fifteenth,
crystal: twentieth. china; twenty-fifth,
silver; thirtieth, pear'.; thirty-fifth, sap-
phire; fortieth, ruby; fiftieth, golden;
and seventy-fifth, diamond.
The London Free Press of Tuesday
says:—" Mr. Jonathan Miller, of Gode-
rich, and Mr. Frank Martin and son, of
Toronto, met at the Grngg House here
yesterday and proceeded to Goderich,
where Mr. Miller has purchased the
New Bedford Hotel from the Messrs.
Martin. Mr, Miller is a man of re
markable size, weighing about 400
pounds. He should: make a popular
host."
Postmasters are informed that the
proposed reduction in the postage rate
from Canada to Great Britain, and
other parts of the Empire to three cts.
per ounce has been suspended, pending
a conference with the Imperial and
Colonail authorities in regard to the
anbjeet of inter -Imperial postage and
in the meantime the old letter rate of
five cents per 1-2 ounce continues in
force.`
Augustus Mclsaac, of Parkhill, is
missing since Jan. 8. He is a farmer,
25 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches in
height, and 180 pounds in weight; has
stout build, dark complexion and thin,
light moustache. He is reported by
John Mcysaac, 1,185 Fifteenth street,
Detroit, who says that the missirig man
was supposed to have left there on the
Grand Trunk Railway at 11 p m. last
Saturday, but has not arrived home
yet,
Rev. Mr. Hobbs, of London, ably con-
ducted the revival meetings in the
James Street Methodist Church, on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday . and
Friday evenings of last week. Each
evening his addresses were eloquently
deawered to attentive audiences, Mr.
Hobbs is a strong opposer to social en-
joyments of dancing, card -playing,
skating and the opera and vigorously
attacked and denounced them as the
*awning iltesee oxulnjtng Our young
people,
The days are now gradually grow-
ing longer.
Send the ADVOCA,rn to your friends,
One dollar a year.
A very enjoyable evening was spent
alt the resideuco of Mr. Wm. Penhate
Tuesday night when a number of the
young people of town assembled to join
in a " taffy pull-"
The Provincial Government is intro-
ducing a bill at the present session of
the Legislature amending the public
etervanrs act. which provides that no
person entering the employ of the
Province after the 1st of January shall.
be emitted to a retiring allowance.
It is well for farmers to know that
they aro liable to a penalty of 5200 if
they do not report at once to the Minis
tear of Agriculture .at Ottawa any 'in-
darataora of tuberculosis iia their sioctt,
there is daeg,er this winter of this dis
seast bccomiug epidemic, and fanners
it.lulu gave a careful inspection of
heir steel: quite often.
Mrs. James Tom raeeived a telegram
llorday last sawing that her brotl;er,
:11r Jain s Ke neck, lead died suddeuiy-
aR $ill, s ?cell,. It sena s lir I%eernicl:
e,';as it; attendance at a fellowship meet-
•
toe alter tlie± nanrnetang tee tit tbi.e
Methodist church at that p!aee Sut.day
when he dropped dead in his sent dur-
eett ate grog. a ss of the: service, tie was
-ibout fb) years of age and formerly
eoedueteed a blateksrnith shop at 1Z'hal-
teu's corners, Ile is abrother of Mr.
Iyante l :tern l; k, of L'sberne.
A ogee valuable Caw belonging to
,lobo W. Tay' -or was killed on Tuesday
last, The animal bas been in cloche -
nee health for over a year and had al
most wasted to a skeleton when the
owner deemed, it advisable to kill her.
Thls wa s ele►ate and a post morteia ex-
arnination was made when it was dis
covered that t her#o contained
stomach cont ned
upwards of three dozen nails, screws,
etc., all in a bright polished condition.
One of the nails had penetrated the
stomach and caused a large abscess to
form which was the means of causing
her death.
The annual eongregational meeting
of the Cavan Presbyterian ohureh was
held en Tuesday evening. Jau'y 14th.
in the basement of the eltureh. After
devotional exercises by the Pastor the
reports of diff'e'rent organizations in
connection with the church were read,
the managers' report showing total col-
lections for the year to be 51.209 91;
expenditure 41,039,14; also showing
total indebtness 5292. The report was
addopted. Messrs Bawden and McLeod
were again elected to the board of man-
agement, J. H. Grieve re-elected Treas
Jos. Senior re-elected Secy of church.
tamest
If you want printed or blank calling
cards, call at the Azavoc vrI; Oliico,
Locket Lo$t,
A gold locket, set wait three rubies.
Fit'der will be suitable rewarded by
leaving same at Molsoi-s Bank.
.Dress making.
Dresses made to order for 51.25 and
upwards
Capes,
J
ackeis and mantles
os
a specialty. New tailor system of cut-
ting. Apply at the residence of Mrs.
Welsh, opposite James St. Church..
lhss A. QuAliClit,
.4. Social Evening.
A pleasant and profitable evening's
entertainment may be looked for on
Tuesday evening next, Jan. 25th, when
two of the ladies of the Trivitt Memor-
ial Church, Mrs Brayand Mrs. Kemp,
will be at home to the congregation and
friends in the school hall, at 7.30
o'clock. A program consisting of vocal
and instrumental music, etc , will be
Refreshments will be served. Admission
15 cents.
Take Notice.
The directors of the Exeter Electric
Light & Power Co., beg leave to notify
their patrons that the advertised prices
only apply to those who haa'e paid for
their wiring. Those parties who have
not paid for their wiring will be charg-
ed extra rates. The directors further
wish to draw attention to the fact, that
according to their rules, all lights not in
use and on retiring must be turned off
which will be a saving to the patrons,
as the lamps will not require to be re-
placed so often.
Blood Poisoning Set in.
One day recently while Mr. Eli Snell
was sharpening a saw in the bush the
saw accidentally slipped in some way
and in attempting to catch it he sustain
ed a slight cut on the back of the hand.
The wound was apparently trifling,
but in a few days it swelled enormously
and turning to blood poisoning threat-
ened serious results and the probable
loss of the hand. Medical aid was at
once sought and although the wound
is very 'painful the injured member
will be saved.
Connell Proceedings.
The Council met pursuant to ad journ.-
ment.at the Town Hall. Exeter, 17th
Jan'y, 1898. All present. The min-
utes of the previous meeting read and
confirmed. Christie -Harding, that
T. Crews be refunded 51 dog tax.—Car
ried. Application of W. Westcott for
expenses of burying Thos. Daw in.
digent was laid over until next meet-
ing. Christie—Harding, that Albert
Fuke be assessor. Evans ---Bissett, that
Geo. H. Bissett be assessor. The reeve
decided in favor of A. Fuke. A by law
to confirm appointment of assessor was
duly' read and passed on motion of
Hardy—Christie. Evans -Christie, that
J. A. Creech be appointed to the same
duties as last year at the same salary.
—Carried. Bissett -Christie, that H.
Parsons go on with his duties until fur-
ther orders:—Carried. Christie -Bis
sett, that Capt. Kemp be appointed
bell ringer, weight master, -etc. at the
same terms as last -year:—€`arried
Harding—Evans, orders as follows:
S. Handford, $6 labor at snow; the re-
turning officer, $21.50 election expenses;
Jas: Creech, 51 dog tax refunned T.
Crews.—Carried. The council adjourn-
ed until next Friday at 7:30 p.m.
M. EACRnrr, Clerk.
peen—xtichards.
Another of those pleasurable events
in wellies the fair sex are usually inter-
ested took place at the resideuce of Mr.
David jiiehards, yesterday ('Wednes-
day,j when his eldest daughter, Annie,
was united in marriage to Mx, lank
peen, of London. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev, W. M. Martin in
the presence of a large number of in
vited guests, The bride received many
beautlful and useful presents. The
happy couple will make their future
home in London and the well -wishes of
numerous friends will follow thein,
IIoe.Ye3" i1ateti,
The first hoc1 eer match of the season
played on the Exeter rink took place
Tuesday evening last between the
Exeter and Seaforth teams and to say
,it -was a swift gaine is putting it mild
ly, it was a good exhibition of hockey
from start to fiuish and although Sea -
forth claim the laurels they Call bard
ly claim .the vtctory, from the fact that
the game was allowed to go on fully
half au hour longer than the alieted'
time. However, the game was a gold
oe:e and the large atteudanee of sit, eta-
, tors were highly phased ►:•ith the plate
mitt of boat teams, midis ida taut nivel eta.
IN tretuatue, Gtdt,•y and Me^
of the home team, are in parttcular'
worthy of notice. Tremaiue is indeed a
strong playsr and ',eery speedy and at
the same time one of the slickest dad
kers ou the cels. (sidle,' and Willis
come in fora greet share of praise and
Dna Cele wnete no tante Cauca! be found,
but ibis we must admit that Seaforth
plays a better combination gaine that'
our fellows, Mr. B Jackson, of Seaforth
refreed tit game, end Wm. Hawkshaw
was umpire for Seaforth, while R. N.
Creech, performed similar duties for
Exeter. At the close of they game Sea -
forth •had scored 5. goals and Exeter 4
The teams lined up as follows:
Seaforth Exeter
Loosemore goal Ed. Dignan
Broadfoot point Gadley
F. Jackson cover point W Dignan,
Cresswell Forwards Bisset
Krim at Evans
Forbes '" Tremaine
McLean 'i i itlis
Personal 1l;encion
Mr. J P, Ross was In London Tuesday
Mr. Henry Dwart, of Zurich, was in
town on Friday.
Mr. G. W, Holman, of Bayfield, was
in town Saturday.
Miss Myren deughter of T. W. Hawk.
screw, is quite ill,
L. 11 Dine sou was in Goderich on.
business Weenesday last.
'Miss Alcock, of Exeter, is the guest
of Mrs, G. Fox "-.-L,ucan Sun,
Miss P. Springstead, of St. Marys, is
the guest of Mrs, if. Samtvcll,
Miss Ada Newton left Saturday for
London whore she will remain,
Mr. W. T. Acheson of the Central.
Hotel, was in London Saturday.
Mrs, Thos. Oka, who has been very
111 for several days, is recovering.
Miss Princeof Hyde Park, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs N. Pettorson,
John Suell, of St. Thomas, is home
spending a few weeks with his mother.
Mr. A. McDorxell, leaves this mores
ing with a carload of horses far Liver
pool.
Mrs, M. Ellwood, of Hensall, is visit
ing her grand parents, Mr, and Mrs. A.
Allen
Harry Browning .left for Markham
on Friday last, to resume his ,medical
studies.
Miss Irene, daughter of Mr. B. S.
O'Neil, after a prolonged illness, is re-
covering,
Mrs Eliza Bell, of Sarnia, is spend
ing this week with friends in Exeter
and vicinity.
Mr. Wallace Brown, of Tilsonburg,
formerly of Woodham, is the guest of
Mr. D. Spicer.
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Williams left for
the land of their birth—the Old Country
—on Tuesday.
Miss Francetta Davis, of Palmerston,
is visiting Mrs. George Heaman a few
days this week.
Mr. Geo. Lewis, who was reported
dangerously ill, is, we are pleased to
state improving.
Miss Young, who has been visiting
Mrs. R. H, Collins, returned to her home
in Seaforth, Saturday.
Rev. Hobbs, who conducted revival
services hero last week, returned to
London Saturday to resume his pastor -
ail duties.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bissett, who have
been visiting friends and relatives
here for a few weeks, returned home
Saturday.
Thos. Handford, who has been in
different parts of the states, but late of
Wisconsin, is home spending a few
weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Silas Haadford.
Miss Edith Sanders leaves this morn-
ing fur a short visit in Detroit after
which she will visit in Leamington
prior to attending the millinery open -
lugs in Toronto.
Mr. Wm, Levett, of Hanover, a form-
er resident of Exeter, visited his son
William, here, a few days last week.
We understand Mr. Levett intends
moving to his old home in Parkhill,
shortly.
Mr. and Mrs. Herringdeen, who have
been spending a few weeks ` with the
latter's mother, Mrs Newton, left for
Alymer Saturday where they will vis-
it prior to leaving for their home in
Cleveland:'
Miss K. Woollatt, who has been en-
gaged as milliner for the R. Pickard Co.
for a number of seasons, left Wednes
day morning for Fergus where she will
spend the winter holidays'. Her many
friends in Exeter and vicinity will
learn with regret that Miss Woollatt
will not return to her former position
here, having secured a more lucrative
one.
For cheap reading, read our dub-
bing rates in this issue.
Icon Lost.
l)n Saturday, Jan. 8th, between Sam
bel Skinner's, Cott 2, Usborne, and Geo.
Fisher's, a boa. Finder will kindly
leave same at Carliug's Store,. Exeter.
lk ns Join PaAitr.
New Military Accoutrements.
An order -in council lits been passed
adopting the Oliver military accoutre-
ments for the use of the artillery and
itifati,trti-. The aceoutrenieuts consist
of one magasiue or service bag, weigh -
tug 28 onuees, one magazine brace
complete, one. spade sting, one coat
strap, one reserve pencil, one cacteeu
aa.d coyer, out: borte holder, one waist
belt and frog, one ammunition bag and
kit bag, th.e total uei,;;ht, exelusive of
the kit bag, being v6 ounces I he
Governms►t secures a patent from
Depute Surgeon llenerai Oliver, and
wilt sail for tend- is for constructing
the 35,000 or 40,000 required fur the
use of the force..
J Levi', --tee x n:er Concert.
The Jarvis Alexander Concert which
wart in til.4iey's Opera house on
Bleed ty see tenet Met, dram;* together
the leirge'rt nod inert fashionable audi
iseee tlt- t hie ate -wetted within the
wells thet sp e ems hfil1 for many
nowt rarely has an Exeter audi-
euee half the idea ,urn of listening to
a e•t mel. ia'i,71‘ sed sues estecelte'rit talent.
elr Jars rs is teletwut doubt, one of the
hest, if not the hest sinews that has
ever v a,atr'd the town. He has a
powerf oily strop„ voice, rich in tone
and of wonderful compass and at the
conelution of each and every rendition
e;torm'n at' app'ause follon'sd, Mian
Alexandeea, by her eplendid elocution
and ?ewer ,of mimicry, greatly delighe-
ed her audience end drew from theta
again and again outbursts of most
genuine applause. tier new original
reedition of the "Jubilee Procession in
London " and " The Song in the
Market Place " by Buckhanr, with solo
by Harold Jarvis, were indeed. excel-
lent. It would be hard to say whether
she excelled in the pathetic or sumer
etas st'lectious. In the ,one ease she
brought out the pathos with tragic of
feet; in the other, provoked irresistible
laughter. In her character selection,
her make up speech and aetlons were
anexact portrayal 01 the character she
was impersonating. Mr. W. II, Hew-
lett, organist, of Dundas Centro eleth•
°dist Church, t:nndou, performed the
duties of accompanist on the piano and •
that duty he performed well, likewise
rendering several piano solos which
were well received and loudly applaud-
ed. On the whole the concert was a
huge success -
Mitchell: Death has visited the
home of Andrew Urquhart and taken
the eldest daughter, Isabella, at the
early age of 10. She came home from
Toronto at Christmas not veru well,
and got gradually worse, until Wed-
nesday, when she died. The family
have the sympathy of a largo circle of
friends.
Granton: The dwelling house be-
longing to Mr. 1Lobt. Robinson, G. T.
11, section fortnan here, caught fire
about8 o'clock Monday morning, and,
with a great deal of the contents,
was destro,ted. It is not exactly known
how the fire originated. Mr. Robinson
estimates hes loss as about $1,500 which
is partially covered by insurance in the
Park Mutual.
Goderich tp; The unexpected death
of Mrs. Gibson, wife of Mr. J W. Gib-
son, of the Huron Eoad,' and eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Hoist. Thomp
son, took place on Wednesday, Jan, 12,
A few days previous to her death she
caught cold and on Friday pneumonia
and inflammation developed and des-
pite every care and the best medical
skill she died on the above date.
Drysdale: One day last week, while
Mr. Charles Cleve was engaged in test-
ing a powerful steam boiler, an explo-
sion occurred, inflicting many wounds
but none of them serious,—A few days
ago, some unknown person entered a
house owned by Mr. R. Snowden,
through one of the back windows. The
burglars broke into the safe but were
disappointed to find that:the cash had
been removed.
Brussels; On Thursday evening
Mrs. James had a bad fall ou a slippery
sidewalk breaking . one of the small
bones in her arm near the wrist. The,
accident happened just outside of Fox's
drug store. The old lady was driven
home to her son's house by Rich. Wil
Hams and Dr. McNaughton was quick-
ly in attendance and set the fracture.
It will be several months before she re-
covers the full use of her arm.
Bayfield: Mrs. Cameron, relict of
the late Donald Cameron, died on Tues-
day, 4th inst., at the age of 81 years,
She was a native of Invergordon, Ros
shire, Scotland. and has been a resident
of Bayfield for over 40 years. She was
one of a large family, some of whom
are in. Australia, and some still in the
Old Land. She leaves two sons, Alex.
and Thomas. Cameron, and numerous
grandchildren to mourn her loss.
Seaforth: A large number of young
people were seen wending their way to
St. James' church, where an interest
ing ceremony was performed on Tues
day morning. It being the marriage
of Mr. Jas, Dalton, of Wingham, to
-Miss Libbie, daughter of Mr. David
Donovan, of this town. High mass
was sung by Father McCabe, who, as-
sisted by Rev. Father McEwen, of
Wawanosh, tied the nupital knot.
Fullerton James Jamieson, a well
known bachelor of Fullerton, was sent
to the house of refuge last week. He
was mentally deranged, and caused so
much trouble that he had to be remov-
ed to the county jail. Many years ago.
he was a heavy drinker, but atthe'.
time of the Scott Act' agitation he re-
formed and has not tasted liquor since..
He was a good citizen, and highly re
spected, and his present sad condition
is deeply lamented.
THF
RIG CASFI STORE;
CASH OR PRODUCE
ONE PRICE TO ALL.
FURS, FURS, FURS r
YES, rU1$ BAltiCtilIBT PRICES.
1 only, Ladies Black Astrachan Fur Cape Q4 0
80 .inches longfor .VV
$1,35 f 75 Ladies NeckRuffs,
or c; a es t 1' ur R .-l.
s,
worthilf.1f4jf?.
�135c, clearing at,,,.,,,,,,,,»,...,,
2 only,Gent's Black Astrachan. 14
a an Fur Coats
perfect 0
p est color for .........................
5 only, Gent's No. 1 Coon Coats, good dark
colors for.,... ,,,,,,,,....—J
2 only, Gent's :Black Wolf Fur Coats beau47
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tl , , r 11*VU ties for. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.•.,....
3 only, Gent's Wambatt Coats,good clean nn
colors for •. , ii.au
10 only, Gent's Beaverized fur caps, regular
valve alb
e?.. �going,
� �for– . , , „ • , •, ,
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10 only, heavy Wool Knee Buns, regular
price acle
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COME QUICK FOR THE ABOVE
SPECIAL BARGAINS
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se b:Jo except Wednesday and Saturday.
J. A, STEWART.
you w mt to buy
COM
ETD tfI OVES, . fancy Black, uit, Poar1
Cream,. These are guaranteed Goods.
OPPOSZTM MUFFS that were .r7 i3OO for
CHILDRB'�T's LAMB TBG.1a -, 1Y,t 1t, , .
.2 at 35. tlt,
Sjceia! fi ll1i I afli6o1� a
We can sell you Jackets at prices to suit you,
S I.50
E. J. 8 P A C K A N& CO, Saiinvo l's Block, Exeter
LFjE�T F' LL
IN PRICE OF
WINTER GOOBS1 -
MUST GO AT COST.
Overcoats for men and boys.
Suits for men and boys.
Fur Coats, Caps and Robes.
Fur Capes for Ladies.
Ladle's Mantles.
Dress Goods and Mantles.
Felt Boots and Overshoes.
Owing to the continued mild weather, -we have more
Winter Goods than we otherwise would have had and we are
determined not to carry them over untill next winter but to
make a clean sweep if prices will do it.
Don't pass us for a Bargain.
G.
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Opposite Hawk shave's Hotel, Exeter.