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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1898-3-25, Page 1ELEVENTH YEAR. -546. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, LARCH 24, 1898. C.,TII. SANDERS, EDITOR. Sensible People 1 Corse to Vs to have their eyes If you need glasses let lis At them for you, you. the Best Expert Attention at Grand Bend l Brueefield, Mr. James Cronan is not improving very fast and the neighbors are con- stantly in attendance. --The recent rain and the suow leaving so quickly examined. has caused the river to rise Higher than it bas been for yearn, --Mr. John Yolloek, of Brewster, leaves this week or the beginning of next, for his new home in the west. We wish him sue Cess. T. Fitton's Jewellery itistablisliment, S. F1TTON, give gi` e Gi/A1TJATE' QPnzcAV. MoNEX. -- Private Private funds to lend on improved farms, at five and five and a half per cent. ,dp,gtyto w..I3OT S: tiHAPNJN. Solioitors ete, ist December, 169I. Zseter FARMS FUR SALE. MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for sale cheap. looney to loan an easy terms. JOn1 CPACKXAN, Samwelfs Block Exeter. BARB WIRE Galvanize. Plain Wire WIRE NETTING MILK CANS CREAM VANS CHURNS ®O.. -ons= - TArTD. A general, servant. one who ran wash and iron. Inferences regnirei, Apply 1ta. all AV, Reutory of Trtvitt Memorial Church, Boars for Service. The undersigned will keep on Lot 0, Con- cession 1, Vsi.nrne, ono Iuit'urted Chester White Boar and a Thoroughbred Berkshire Boar for service. 'Usual terms. Joint Max. FARM FOR SALE. TRE nndarsigned Offers for sale Lot No. 5, •fhi concession, Township of Kincardine. The farm consists ofs.eacres,ail ("leered ;goad frame house and barn; also two good oroh- ards,anda plentiful supply of water. The land is eituated 11.i miles from Cho :,augeen line and d nil les from the town of Kinear- d-ine. Price $1,5011;$300 dawn, the balance in ten or twelve years at 4, a .ver cent. Possess- ion may be had at onto. k or further partic- ulars apply toMac. Tilos. ABBOT', Broad- way, Kincardine ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the matter of the estate of Ed- ward Thomas Luxton, Iate of the vil- lage of Centralia, in the County of Huron, Liveryman. 1!eotioais hereby given that 413o oreditora of the said Edward Mamas Ldxton, who died on orabont the third day of January, A. D..1sta4,are on or before the 25th day of March, A.1).,1895. to send by post prepaid to Thomas Henry Lusaombo, of the City .ot London, in the County of Middlesex, the Solicitor for Charles Percy Luxton, the ad- ministrator of 'Elm deceased, their Christian andSnrnames and Addresses and description, the full particulars of their claims, a state- ment of their seourtties and the nature of the securities (if any) bold by them, or in de- fault thereof they will bo peremptorily ex- cluded from a share fn the said estate, hav- ing regard only to those claims of which he phall then have received notioe. Dated this twenty second day of Feb- ruary, A. D 1888. T. H. Lusco.nr, 169 Dundas St. London. Ontario, Solioitor for administrator EXETER PUBLIC LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS. $irkton. This week it becomes our sad duly to record the death of one of our most respected residents, in the person of Lydia Munroe, beloved wife of Chaun- cey Fuller, who died at the residence of her son, Lot 5 con. 11, Usborne, ou Thursday Net at the age of 60 years, The remains were, interred in Kirkton cemetery on Saturday and was largely attended, testifying to the esteem in which the deceased was field. 1. Residents and Ratepayers of Exeter, over twelve years of age. known to the Lib- rarian, or vouched for by responsible citi- zens, may borrow books on registering their names and residences, and agreeing to con- form to the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Management. Changes of residence must be reported at next borrow- ing. The Librarian, when it is deemed ad - visible, may require a borrower to make a special deposit. 2. Each borrower is entitled to take one volume of octavo or larger size, or two vol- umes of smaller size than octavo they being the same work. S. No book can be kept longer than three weeks, but a book may be re -drawn once for the same period. 4. No books shall be issued unless the Library Card be presented by the borrower PRICES AWAY DOWN. at time. 5. Books of reference cannot be taken from the room and those consulting them • shall, before leaving the room return the FOR, CASH.- book or hooka, into the hands of the Libra- . ion. fi. A ;fine of ono cent per day up to the value of the book will be imposed for retain- . . GIVE US A CALL .. ing a book longer than the time allowed by the rules. Fines will also be imposed for turning down leaves) marking or in any way injuring or defacing a book. 7. Readers delirious of proposing books, periodicals, or newspapers for addition to the Library, may do so by entering the same in a"Suggestion Book" kept for the pur- pose by the Librarian. 'READING ROOM 8. Noise and loud conversation in tbe t e use of tobacco and s Room,also h he filth , y 'oe' fs Ellin on the floor, are strictly iraeti O prohibited. spitting 9. Magazines may be issued by the Librar- ian to borrowers, under the same regulation as the issue of books, after they have been on the table or stands for BJ days for m onth- lies, and seven days for weeklies. B. BiS4op & Sok • EXETER . Ilemolowelow ACAD (ON THE ST CLAM RIVER) O. 75 graduates assisted to positions during the past year. g 'Our Shorthand. Department is the best in Canada. Our Commercial Department is Actual Business froth start Co finish. We can secureood: board for students from`a distance at good $2.00 to $2.50. R We.pay the railroad fare one way. For further information address,. A. S, NIMMO Mr. Robert Murdoch met with a somewhat peculiar. accident on Friday of last week, Re was engaged in cleaning a horse, when the animal crushed him agaivat the side of the stall, fracturing his collar bone. Dr. Armstrong being away, it was some time 'before the fracture could be re - diked. We are pleased to say that Robert is now doing well, and in a short time will be able to resume work. —Many will learn with feelings of sad ness of the death of Mr. Thomas J. Kennard, which sad event occurred on Weduei,day morning, March 16th. Mr. Kennard had been ill for over 18 mouths, and, while it was known that he was very weak, it was not thought the stern messenger wag so hear. Mr. Kennard was one of the pioneer set - tiers of Brueeneld, having settled here 45 yearsago, andndbisre ided continu- ally entina - allever sines. During the on per sod of his residence bore lir. Kennard made many waren friends, and was a most kind and and obliging, eltiren. Up to his illness be always acted as deputy returning officer at all the elec- tions In his poltieg division, and it was his especial delight to meet all his old friends on these occasions In politics he was a Conservative. but he was pot at all prejudiced, and daring his long term of odice at the polling booth we 1 do not think he ever showed they slightest partizan spirit to either his friends or those opposed to him eoIitical- ly. Ile was upwards of ?2 years of age. and leaves quite a large family to mourn the, lees of a loving and kind father. The funeral took place Friday. CrBditon Alias Millie Cudmore, of Exeter, was the guest of Mrs. John EiIbet last week. ---Mr. Wm. Lewis, Division Court Clerk, attended the Grand Orange Con- vention at Palmerston last week. -- Miss Davis, of Iowa, organized. a Lady Maeeabee Lodge here on Thursday. The lodge was christened "Emerald." ---- Mr. J. Guainen, assessor, was in the village Thursday and Friday assess- ing.—Mr. J. E. Tom, I . S..1, of Goder- ich, was in the village inspecting the sehoot last week.—Miss l,IeConnell, of Ibivih, has bt'en engaged as milliner at Mr. Browns store for the vowing sea son.—Mr. Edmund Bertrand left for Philadelphia on Friday where he in- tends to secure a situation as clerk.-- Mr. Tuttle Mils left for St. Marys oil Friday.—Mrs Dora Link aud Miss Til lie Bertrand spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Kuntz, of Exeter.—Mr. Grill, of Michigan, was the guest of Mr. and rs. Joseph Haist, Sunday.—Mr John Silber has moved into the house lately vacated by Mr, George Metz and in- tends to board the men who will work on the brick yard during the coming season.—Mr. Francis Clark has moved into the dwelling lately vacated by Mr. John Eilber. Harpley On account of so much mild weather recently, the roads are in a very mud- dy .condition. --A great many* are avail- ing themselves of the opportunity the Grand Bend Canal affords in the fish trade as parties may be seen wending their way in that direction with a dip net in their rig almost any evening in the weak.—Mr. Jas. Cronan, who bas been under the doctor's care since the 'lot of the month, is reported to be pro- gressing very favorably.—Mr. S. Pol- lock has began moving his utensils on the farm he rented from D. Hagen.— Mr. S. Webb has been suffering from a sprained foot for some time and bas to use a staff yet to aid him in walking. —Mr. R. Pollock, Sr., has been laid up for a few days with an ulcerated tooth. Although having it lanced on the out side it broke of its own accord inside when it improved rapidly—Mr. Thos. Fulton, of Brewster, paid his friends here a visit prior to leaving for the North •West on Wednesday,—Mr. H. Love has been using an American Cream Separator for some time past and is "well pleased with the amount procured; also the advantage of feed- ing the milk to the calves before the animal heat has completely left it.— Mr. John Sherritt is preparing to re- place the rail fence in front of his pro- perty by a new wire fence. Mooresville DenD.—We ,regret that itis our sad duty to record the deatli of Mrs. John Cui•rigan, who died at the family resi- dence, Biddulph, on Wednesday, Mar. 16th-' Her remains were interred _ in the Catholic Cemetery, Biddulph, on Friday. Joseph Mclhargy, Olandeboye who has been visiting friends in Ham, ilton'all•week, arrived home on Satur day. -Mr. W. W Revington is in Tor onto on husiness this week. -Mrs Ell- ison Hodgins and Miss ` Hodgins, of Clandeboye, are visiting friends in the Bounty of York, and Toronto this week. -Mr. Jas. Gower and • family . have reeved from Mooresville into Stephen township.—Mr. John Gilmore, of Clan- deboye, has opened up a wagon shop in Mooresville arid Mr: Robs. Harlton a general blacksmith shop:—Mr, Moses Simpson is repairing the old Commer- cial Hotel and talks of starting <•i tem- perance house or dry goods emporium. Greenway. A large number of the Sir Knights of the Maccabees met at Mr. William Smith's last Wednesday and cut a large pile of wood, Sir. lenight Smith having had the misfortune to cut his foot very badly a short time ago while chopping wood.—Mr. D. ()rens, of McGillivray, was around here last week on his offici- al duty.—The Ladies Aid of the Boston Methodist church met at the residence of Mr. Andrew Pollock last Monday night and presented Mrs. Pollock with a beautiful bed spread and address Mr. Pollock has been : here about ten years and• now moves to Grand Bend to take charge of the Post Office store, which he and Mr. A. Mollard has bought• Our best wishes go with -him• in his new calling.—Mr. W. J. Wilson was in, Lon- don last week and assorted up his stock of drygoods, boots and shoes, etc.—Mrs E. Mutton, of Sodth Milton, Mich , who has been visiting her sister, Mrs: John Sherritt and other friends in this vicin- ity, invited several of her friends to Mr. Sherritt's residence last Monday even- ing where they spent a very happy time together. She returned home on Tuesday -Mr. W. IL Taylor, M. P. P., passed through here last Monday.— Several B onday, — Several<parties from here went out to Grand Bend fishing a short time ago and were yer y successful. c ful. One party caught eight bags of beautiful"suckers, which at this time"of the year are very nice eating, --Mr. William Whiteside, who has been working out near Glen, coe for several years, visited his home hete last week.—Mr. Rupert McPherson received the'sad intelligence last 'week from Boston, Mass., that his daughter, Carrie's, husband had been drowned ip the Boston Bay, or near that place. Oeutralia Shipka Misses Hannah and Lila. Raritan were visiting in Plymton last week.— We are glad to report that Mr. S. Hodgins is able to be around again. -- Mr. John McIntosh, who has been very ill with inflammation, is slowly recover*. ing.---We are sorry to report that bliss Bridget Ryan is very poorly at pres- ent.—Air. Rory Mcleod has moved to Loudon where be intends to snake bis future home. The remains of the late Mr, Russell, father-in-law of the Rev. S. Salton, which were deposited in the Fairfield cemetery about two months since, were taken up Monday and sent to New York by train whore they will be rein- terred --Miss Minnie Hoskins left for Toronto on Monday, after spending the winter months with her aunt, Mrs, W. R. Elliott —Mr. R. F. Rieke, of Norwich, is spending a few days iu town.--Ilau Ion & O'Brien on Thursday iast added to their business a bicycle department, by Saturday eight they had sold eight machines, which is considered very good work. lir, B. F. Ricks ou leaving home had instruettons from some of his employees to use his judgment in selec- ting thorn their wheels for the coming seasore 'After thoroughly examining the High Grade Stormer, which Messrs. Hanlon Sc O'Brien consider their leader, he gave au order for four machines Mr. Hicks says he could not purchase in the city any such wheel for the mon ey.—The Methodist church have made quite an addition to their sheds which greatly adds to the appearance of the property. The whole work was done by the young men of the congregation. They certainly deserve credit for their undertaking .—We are pleased to know our teacher, Mr. Delgaty, bas regained his former good health and has resum- ed his work again.—Our town is in need of a doctor. This certainly is a good opening for a good man.—Thomas Cave is quite ill at present. We wish for his speedy recovery.—We under- stand our village will have a bicycle club this season Our athletes are training for the summer sports. Billy is quite confident he will be able to hold the belt as wrestler for 1898. Dashwood, ATTEMPT A r SurclnE.—Mr. Harry Stanlake made an uesuccessful attempt to commit suicide by hanging on Sun- day morning last. Ile has been in a demented State of mind Mote last Fri. day. On Sunday morning he arose from his bed quite early aud proceeded to the woodshed where he committed the deed. Dara Stanlako happened to hear a noise in the keel and on iuvesti- gation discovered her husband suspend- ed to a beans. She at time summoned help and cut hire dawn just in time to save his life. The eircumstences are sad and Mrs. Stauiake and family have the sympathy of a large elrete of friends. airs. John Pope presented her bus - band with a sweet baby girl on Sunday. Both mother and child are doing well.— Miss Lydia Haugh left on Wednesday of last week to accept a position in London. ---The weather is not quite so spring, fake to -day as it has been for some time past.--Tbe auction sales of Mr. Henry itoese and Mrs. Grill on Tuesday after noon were largely attended. Mr. Reese intends moving in a short time to his farm near Stratford. Mrs. Grill will leave in a tow days to Dive with bey son, John, in Michigan.— Mrs. Rauch had a wood bee on Wednesday, her sons and sons in-law cutting her year's supply of wood. --They persons who have for some time past been in the habit of gathering in the hall of the church on Tuesday evenings during the English prayer meetings are respectfully invited to conte in t0 tele meeting or conduct themselves iu a way not to beef annoy- ance to the people who gather there, We do not wish to cause any disturbance but if it is not discontinued the guilty par ties will get the full benefit of the law. —Tile open meeting of the Junior Alii once last Thursday night proved to be a great success and reflects great credit on the ability of the little folks, The Superintendents also deserve credit for the work they slid in managing and ar- ranging the meeting. May their ef- forts be crowned with abundant success. —It is said that two of our ladies, whose names we withold, donned themselves in male attire and paraded the streets one night recently. Some of the boys thinking all was not right, followed them and began investigating the mat- ter and had it not been for the hospital ity of the people in the house near by, we don't know how it would have end. ed. Suffice it to say the young ladies don't care for a like experience.—Three youths, hailing from Zurich, filled with "bug juice," came into the village Mon day evening and tried to act smart, at least one of the number, who was noth- ing more nor less than a wind bag. We do not wish to repeat his expressions, nor yet waste time in writing him up, but we do say that if ever he comes in our town again he had better be civil or he will get the warmest reception he ever got. Zurich. Messrs. John Deichert and John Wes loh have dissolved partnership in the blacksmithing business. Wesloh has bought the shop Mr Phil. Sippel has been using as a pump shop.—On Mon- day, a commercial traveller hired a rig from T. Murdock, Hensall, to drive to, Zurich, but when on the road about a mile and a half from Hensall, one of the wheels suddenly calve off and caused the horse to 4. come frightened and run away, badly damaging the buggy. The horse freed itself and ran to Zurich before being captured. It sustained several scratches from coming in con tact with a barb wire fence. The trav- eller escaped uninjured and returned to Hensall and secured another rig.— Mr. N. P. Schwalm, a few days ado lost - one of good ood worb inR' horses by �. isenbach Peter JJ r. , death.—ArchitectM completed the plans of the parsonage for Rev. Father Valentina -Wednes- day, the Farmers' -Institute had their annual gathering in the town hall here. There was a fair crowd present, An evening session was also held, with a good attendance, and our Jublilee Brass Band greatly enlivened the pro- ceedings.—Messrs. Faust and Rickbeil have got in a lot of farming imple- ments.' They have secured the ware - room where G. Holtzman used to live, and have a commodious place. Wo congratulatethenew firm in their en- terprise.—Mr. J. A. Williams has built a shed or roof where he receives the ment r grain, which is a great improvement p ove and convenience to the farmers. in loading and unloading, Mr. John Kihler, who has been in Hensall, is home at•present and is getting ready to go to Cavalier, North Dakota thisweek Brussels: Mrs. J. 0. Ralliday a et with a very painful accident on Sat- urday last. About noon she was mov- ing on her chair, which is on castor*,. when ahe slipped atsd fell ea Cita ground, splintering the hip bone. For • many hours she suffered iiitense i?ain,. but is now much easier. Corbett; We are pleased to report that Mr. Wm. Smith is prOIressing fav- oraybl under the Bare of Dr. Caw. - We are also glad to !:wow that Mr. Retlry Steeper is able to be out after the accident which befell him a short titre ago. in breaking a couple of ribat by a fall trona e. thresher. Brussels : On 4'4 ednesday,16th inst., at the hone of the bride's father, Miss Maggie McLaughlin, elder, daughter of Thomas McLaughlin, was merried to Alexander Grout of Etemoud:ville. The wedding ;took piaci at 4 o`clock nand the canamgny was performed by the Rev John Boss in the presence of some 60 guests. a Goat rich; Oa Monday T. Mahoney, while eouplii,g cars at Clinton, had the *Misfortune to get his left hand be- tween the buffers, the result being that two fingers were badly smashed. On examination it was found that the boxes were broken so badly, that am- putation was necessary and they were Moth severed at the second joint. Ilanshard: A pleasant affair teak place so the Ord ...•e, at tbe residence of Mr. John Cameron, on Wednesday, 19th Inst., when his sister Miss Maggie Cameron was nutted in marriage to ' Mr. George Brown. with the J. 1). II Moon* Cemp,',ny. St Marys. The affair was quiet, the immediate friends only of the fami y being present. The cere- mony took place at G p.m„ Rev. T. Snowden, of Kirkcon, officiating. ?M'litebell: Tuesday evening Henry Vietor and Wm- Hahuel, both of Logan, had dispute over the sale of some hoe. Vietor is said to have struck Hahne!, wbou the latter stabbed him just a little above the naval with a sharp pointed knife, with which he was cutting to- bacco at the time Idahnel claims that it was accidental, while others believe it wilfully done. Vietor's wound was dreased by Dr. Smith, and he is con- fined to his bed. Hahnl was arrested. Kippen: The citizens of our village, on Sabbath morning, March IBth, on rising from thew slumbers, were not a little surprised to see the large flow of water on the market square, complete- ly surrounding the dwelifieg and store of Mr. R. Mollie. which to all appear- ances was not very pleasant to those on the inside. Boats would not have been out of place as a means of conveyance to the kirk. By noon the waters be- gan to abate and the cellars, which had been filled, were relieved. Brinsley: A very pleasant event oc carred on Wednesday, March eth, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Wm. Darling, whe , Mr. Mout, of Rat Portage and Miss ;exile Darling were joined together in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. C. Barltrop, of Ailsa Craig. Only a few immediate friends • and relatives were present as guests. The happy couple left for Clandeboye to take the evening train on their wed- ding tour for London, Toronto, Niagara and other places. Brussels : A joyous company of rel- atives and friends assembled at the residence of Thos MeLauchlin, Turn - berry street, Brussels. on Wednesday afternoon of last week, to witness the tying of the matrimonial bow between Alex. Grant, a well known and well - to do young gentleman from Tucker - smith, and Miss Maggie, the estimable daughter of the host. Mr. and Mrs. Grant left for their home in Tucker - smith about 6 p, m, followed by many hearty good wishes for future happi- ness and prosperity. Around About Us. Brussels: Harold, the little son of -Alfred J. Lowery, had the misfortune to fall down stairs last Saturday and break his collar bone. McGillivray: The 50 acre farm on the 5th con., owned by Mr. G. G. Gil bert, was bought by auction last Fri day by Mr. Wm. Love, of Parkhill, for $1,500. Moray : Master Fred Steeper, son of Mr. David Steeper, 22nd con., had the mbfortuoe to dislocate his elbow on Wednesday, while wrestling with his play fellows. Ailsa Craig : .The other day Mr. J. L. Harrison, while oiling some of the machinery in the mill. bad the sleeve of his coat torn off, it having got caught in the gearing. f r : A number o residents e G oderteh in St. Andrews' and St Georges' wards, had their cellars flooded on Sunday, and many of 'them say it was through the sewer pips being too smolt. Goderich Tule Mr. W. A Cole, of the 16th con.,las sold his farm of 80 acres to Walg to Tebbutt, for the sum of $2,800, possession to be given at once. Mr. Cole intends to buy again. Brussels: Stretton Bros, contribut- ed $20, and costs for violation of the law in disposing of liquoron the Sab- bath. Inspector Miller laid the charge andthe proprietor of the Queen's plead- ed guilty. Parkhill: Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Kinn- ieton received a telegram last Thurs- day stating that their son, William, who resides in the North West, was seriously i11, and in a few, minutes re- ceived another telegram stating that he was dead. Clinton : Mr. A. Cook took a tumble from an apple tree be was pruning last Thursday and falling heavily to moth- er earth sustained injuries which kept him indoors until Monday, when he hobbled down town to vote for the 'By - Law . y -Law. etilieeet Goderich Tp., : Mr. S. Ferris ' has sold his fine 80 acre farm on the 9th con'., to Mr. John Trewartha, for the sum of $3;300. This property has a 'good house and barn with "choice or- chard, and is elaieioed to be one ofthe best 80 acres in the township. When Von are Tired Without extra exertion, languid, dull and listless, your blood is failing to supply to your muscles and other or- gans the vitalizing and strength -giv- ing properties they require. Hood's Sarsaparilla eures that tired feeling by enriching and purifying the Mood. It will give you energy and vigor. Hood's Pills are easy to take, easy to operate. Cure indigestion, biliousness, /BIRTHS TAYLOR.—In Hay, March 10, the wife of Mr. Duncan Taylor, of a daughter, STEPirsutsON—On March 11, the wife of George R. Stephenson, 7th con. Mc- Gillivray, of a son. MITCIELL.—In Exeter, on the 17th inst., the wife of Herb Mitchell of a sow SWEET—In Exeter, March 21, the wife of Samuel Sweet, of a daughter. JL* 1ltliUAtlt11 . HODCERT—HOD0 TICS — At the residence of the bride's, mother, Centralia, on � the March 16th; by Rev. S, Salton,Wiiliam Hodgert, of Exeter. to Miss Louisa, second daughter of Mrs, Thomas Hudgins. uE sea ALLI]N.—Tn Blanshard, on March 15th, Margaret, wife of the late Barton, AllanL. -In Usborne, r on. ll on Melts 17thh Ft L , Lydia Munroe, beloved ; wife; of , Chauncey Fuller, aged (30, year.