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The Exeter Advocate, 1898-6-17, Page 8d7:`, ` Central. .SiTRATQ.1b, OST.. A Large influential, Commercial School.** None better in the Dominion.. Write for beautiful Catalogue," W. et. Eiiiott, Prinoipal. LOCAL JOTTINGS. Hay will be ale abundant .crop in th< is county. TWO weeks from .to -morrow will be Do minion Day. she lacked training,she made a remark - The House of Commons prorogued 1017 goad shewreg. she is mere of $G S a clock Monday, no ,°(resit order and will doubtless make Y cents pays for the ADVOCATEto 1 her mark yet. se lata, 1st, 3899 ` ; Ele wanted. South Duron Co. L. 0. L semi -awe- A good smart bray wanted at once to al meeting at Hensall, orarida�x° Juue learn; the art of priutiaag, apply at this .17th, ' ° office. If it tapes 300,000 shells to kill 60 soldiers, as was demonstrated iu the Fraucce Prussian bombardments 1.t T might •ht a y Uncle Sam to cease his uav pay al operetions, and present ee cry Spani and with a department store biesele. Such a plan of campaign would be cheaper, infinitely more deadly. Black Patti, owned by Messrs. Banc dee and yikDonell, was withdrawn from the three minute race after the secoo;d 'beat, et Stratford, on Saturday, Melhy," Mr, T, W. Hawkshaw's grey pager t •as else in attendance and start ed in the 2;3t class. The company she was iu proved too fast for her, find while We have been informed that over a thousand people visited Grand Bend Park last week.. The excursion to the Model Farm, Guelph, on Saturday, was very poorly patronized from this section, Mr, W. M. Orr will ,give the sixth exhibition in fruit tree spraying at Mr. I, H. S. Lang's orchard, on Satuaday, June 25th, at 2 o'clock pan. The Main Streee Methodist Sunday school, accermpatniedby a..largeeutraber, of their parents, pie *licked at Graud Beed yesterday (Wedrnesday.) Try Winanp's Coun,gi. Balsam for cougbs, wide, and bronchial troubles. Sole ageut fur Lack's Lung Syrup. C. Lowe l.)ruggis Rev. Lt. D. Steele, of fort Statile formerly of Kirittou, will occupy th pulpit of the T"rivitt Memorial chute next :Snud y, both morning and eyeu Tee I. O. F. x:6;1 attend diving won shop in the Main Street lethodie c;xtrrch next: :earthly, when the Ile Smith re Chas :+utt.h tsilp p.catn.h rn appr4prie aermou. There will be a nerves( eclipse of th ztroon, Jul, 3, ,au annular eclipse of th sun July 1 , to partial( eclipse of the situ Dee. l;a, tied a tidal eclipse elf the ;noon. Dec. 25. The Exeter Base Ball team drove over to Lunn on Tueeday tied played a game with the Lucau Irish Nine resulting Lir fever of Lucan by a score E 14 to 1. Beefi:itoss in the S3�ayswamp fire >'ecently was cousiderab',y more than was meutioued last week. He bad over eighty Lords of wood burned en- tailing a loss in all of about $150, Mr. W. W. Harrison, wlio (nae beau conducting the steam laundry here for soma time, moved his rnachluery told equipment to Goderich Iast week, where he expects to tied fields of greener pas - tare. The Huron constabulary have been warned of the approach of three barg- tars, one of who is a bay .of about 18 veare of age, who ba ivies shout from house to house, apparently spying out the land. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rig-, nay bas been saddened by the death of their little son, tato Lorenzo, who died ou Saturday last after a short illness, at the age of x months and 6 days. The remains were conveyed to Granton and there interred. The second lacrosse .match of the. Western District, Intermediate League was played at St Marys on Thursday afternoon last between the St. Marys and Exeter teams, resulting in a. vic- tory for the home team. The game was a gond exhibition of lacrosse and eery exciting from start to finish. Mr. James Harvey_ of the Commer- cial House stables, met with a painful accident on Monday last which might have resulted in the loss of an eye. He was about to milk the cow and when trying to head her off came in contact with her horn striking him on the Cheek -bone abort half an inch below the eye and inflicting a painful wound. Mrs. A J. Rollins, Huron street, this week received the sad intelligence of the death of her brother, Mr. John Hicks, who died in .Snowflake, Man., on Saturday, June 4th. The deceased had undergone an operation from which he never rallied. Ile formerly zesided near Centralia and was a broth- er Mr. Frank Hicks of that neighbor- hood. His many friends will learn with regret of his death. Posters will be. out shortly announ- cing a strawberry festival to take place in the James Street Methodist church, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, on Thursday evening, June 23rd. Strawberries and cream will be served from 6 to 8 o'clock, after which a musical and literary entertainment will follow. An abundance of straw- berries and cream will be provided and a general good time may be expected, Statile. Mr. Israel Smith, who has one of the best equipped bicycle and geuerat re- pair shops in Huron County, has added a long felt want, in the shape ot a'i ul- cauiser. This is a machine for repair lug all ltiuds' of rubber tinea, in feet anything n in the rubber line, akieg it the samba as Flew, Died its otta"vn. We received word by special tele - pent from Ottawa yesterday (Wedues- ilae) that Mr. George Moir, who we re- ported as being very ill last, twee(; dint be that city Titesdaty .night. The dab ceased was widely known throughout tbis part of the country and a ler circle of friends will regret to learn bis demise. The ause of death w appendicitis: His rernaies will be to versional, mention Mr; R. Davis still continues very low. Mrs. Thos, Oke is visiting friends in Lo ndon M. Jas. Abbott has returned (rout London. Miss Reid left Wednesday for Wvom- leg to visit friends. 11x, James Walters spent a few days in 'Toronto this week, Mrs, D. Johns left Tuesday for St. Marys to visit relatives. Mr. Janes Taylor is. recovering from an attack of painter's colic. Mrs, John Willis is visiting Mrs. Thomas et London this "week.. Mrs. R. Elliott, of Norwich, is here visiting friends and relatives, Me. A. J. Rollins bas taeeu in Sarnia during the past weer: me husiness, Mr, John Shute, of Kirkton, called .on a number of his old friends 1tete Tues - 411y. Mr. acrd Mrs. John Herbret, Exeter North, are visiting in Ooderieh this week. Mr. Ed. Gill, of Grand Bend, and Mr. Geo. Jewell, are in Goderich this week on the Jury'. nun y " oniric ors o ns and Me ]Runes returned from Goderich Satur- day meriting Mrs. F. C. jlannina, after a pleasant visit here for the puss few weeks, left for Stotui'ville Moeda mor I g. A Mr. Molten, after speanditle. a few Ke weeks at hie home in Petrolea, has re- g.." work with Mr. Si'. II, Trott, ars' Mrs. (Dr.) Brock, of West Lorne, vis- e ited frieuds lb town for a few days der. Eng the week, .the guest .of Mies Lizzie 1 =ticox, Ed Crocker, who for nearly four years has been an employe at this Ace and. who attained an enviable know- ledge of the art of printing, has accept- ed a lucrative position ru Toronto and left for that city Monday. en to St. Marys where the funeral will take place to -day (Thursday.) eteese ,ortetefege kowa, •. • The County Committee, consisting of Messrs. Donald Pattersou, East Wawa !nosh; Alex. Stewart, West We -wettest; Donald Melunes, Velment-I; W. Laue, • Co. Clerk; W. Coats, Inspector, and, War - v' den ylePwatl, Iiensall,utet in Clitatoa ou ta' Monday, last week, to pass, a umber of accounts, site, Mayor Holmes hold e religious. services $uuday. :7 hog* e ; were disposed Won Mouday at $$.75 per ewe Cue of the inmates wok lfretleb leave last week. Exeter to ( rand Bead. A 'bus will lease Exeter hotels: and Mr, II.an R a t' Sp c w t s hardware store, at ;) a,in. and Exeter station ou arrival of morning trams on Motada•s, Wednes- days, and Fridnyr, arriving at Grand Bend Park at 12 o'ciocs:.. Leaving park at 2 p. rtr, for evening trains. At arrival of evening trains 'bus will run as far as Dashwood and any person wishing to continue the trip to Grant( Bend sante evening will be carried at reaeonable rates, John Spaeltulau, Proprietor, Grand Bend; P. a eisnite, Manager, Dashwood. Exeter Postmaster. Speculation as to elle was to be Ex- eter's postmaster wa:i set at rest on Tuesday by Mr. Christie receiving an intimation that he bed been appointed from Postmaster General Mulock, '('bough there had been several other aspirants to the position, among whom and their immediate supporters there is naturally more or less disappoint mens, the selection of Mr, Christie is geueraliy popular, and he has been re ceivrng congratulations on all sides.It is understood that the necessary for- malities will be completed as soon as possible and that Mr. Christie will be installed iu his .new office within a few , days. :k'arirliiil vs. Exeter. Posters are out announcing the first game of Lacrosse of the Western Dis- trict, Intermediate league, on the Ex- eter grounds, to take place to -morrow (Friday) between the Parkhill and Ex- eter teams, The ball will be faced by the President, Mr. N. D. Burden, at 3.30 o'clock. Both teams are putting up good lacrosse this season, and as a number of new and first-class players have been added to the Exeter team an exciting game may be looked for. Let there be a good turnout on the part of our citizens The following are the names of rhe Exeter players, viz:— Vincent, goal, M. Martin, point, Nicholson, c point, Lutz, 1st def., Zinger, 2nd def., Dignan, 3rd def., Willis, centre, P. Ross, 3rd home, Forrester, 2nd home, Whitley, 1st borne, Buggies, outside" Snell, inside home. bummer Number. The July number of the Delineator which is called the Summer Number is now out. A glance at the appended table of contents will give a hint of the wide field covered by the popular and most useful of ladies' magazine: House furnishig and decoration, fancy waists for summer wear, new effects in Skirts, the season's bathing suits, styles for ladies (illustrations and deseriptions), the latest bicycle fashions for ladies and Misses, styles for Misses and girls, (il- lustrations and descriptions), styles for little folks, (illustrations and descrip- tions, styles for little boys, (illustrations and descriptions), t he work table,church embroideries, Emma Heywood, fashion- able dress goods, trimmings for summer dresses. His way, Emma Churchman Hewitt; the tea.table, Edna S. Wither. spoon ; knitting, (illustrated), dress,nak ing at home, crocheting, (illustrated), millinery, girls' interests and'occupants, Lafayette McLaws; club women and club life, Helen M. Winslow; social ob- servances' Mrs Cadwalader Jones; My Lady of the Manor, (story), Harriet Davis; amateur photography, No. 1, The camera, Sharlot M. Hall; domestic subjects, comforts in. July, picnic days, a pungent subject, fifteen savory sand- wiches, tatting, (illustrated), the com- mon itis of life, No. 7, nervous prostra- tio, Grace Peckham Murray, M. .D.; Italian women, Sarah Byrd Page; lace,. making, (illustrated), the voice, first paper, Eleanor Georgen; amongthe newest books, domestic science, the con • sumers' league. Price 41 per year, single copses 15 cents. Address The Delineator Pub. Co,, 33 RichmondSt., West Toronto, Ont. , 1Ix.1'ti m. Zinger,of• l Wm. ,he , to trnpoiitan Hotel, hart been very ill for several days anti has been obliged to keep him bed. A few days recently he received a slight tilt in nue of las flugers and payiug little or no attontiou to it it, tutted to blood poisoning. Sestfortle Mr. Jetties Keogh reeetved rather a severe gash in the knee, while workiug with a drawing built) Tues- day.. L?aborne: :lir, Beers farm, pert of lot 27, south Thames road, has beet sold by auction for $2,400, whicb is con sidered a good price. D. McLean was the purchaser. Goderich. Oa Wednesday while un- loading timber at the station Derry Thompson heti the nisfnrtnee to have one of the sticks fall ou his foot, badly crushing it. Scaforth; Fred Hammett, who works with P. Gutteridge, met with a emeriti accident a was a few days ago. (lea working; with some heavy stones when one of them fell on his Angers crusting it badly. Mitchell: A wedding took place at the residence of James elidd.temiss on W,dne e day when eu his niece, Miss Mabel Middlemiss, was married to Walter E. Taylor, of Pauis. Rev. J. T. Kerrie tied the knot. Clinton: The other day while Ern Holmes was wheeling down a long hill in Goderich township, his leg cramped, and he was thrown off, alighting on his sboulder, which was severely sprained. Goderich; Mrs. Edward .Hopper, an elderly lady, very simply broke her leg above the ankle on Tuesday. She was passing from au outer to an inner room and had to ascend a couple of steps. 'rhe ball of the foot and her weight was on the first step. when she lost her balance with the above serious result. St Marys: Fire broke out on Thurs- days n the residence of Mr. Jas. Moore, doing considerable damage before it was extinguished. It was caused by the proximity of rags, to burning sul- pher, which was being used for disin tug purposes. Loss probably $1,000, whice is covered by iusuranee in the Waterloo Mutual. Goderich, On Friday Geo. H. Okes was charged before Police Magistrate Seager with assaulting Isaac Jones, and the charge being proven, Okes was fined one dollar and costs and bound. over to keep the peace. The defendant is the person who was committed for trial the other day by Mayor Holmes, of Clinton, on a charge of assaulting Jno. Baker, McGillivray: High Constable Mc- Leod, of London, received a letter Wed- nesday, from Albert Morgan, of McGilli- vray, from whom $600 in gold coins, bilis and notes was stolen, stating that the box in which the money was kept had been found in au orchard near the road not far from the house. Some of the notes were also recovered, but the exact amount is not known. Pigs appear to have a peculiar dread for bicycling. Three of the species, which were roaming on the road north of Lieury, were so alarmed by a bicy- clist the other day that they rushed in- to the ditch and fell over The owner, Mr. James Darling, was informed of the circumstance and had them placed on a wheelbarrow and taken to his premises, where they died. Pure fright wasthe trouble, not evil spirits as in the ease of the Gaderene swine.—Park- hill Review The Bijou Comedy Co. closed a week's engagement here on Saturday night last, The performance on each occas ion was exceptionally good, free from any offensive expressions and all taking part were decidedly clever. This com- pany has given complete satisfaction. and whenever they return to Exeter, as they are expected to do in the near future, they are sure of a hearty recep• tion: They left Monday morning` for Parkhill where they have opened a week's engagement. Mitchell : Two weddings took ,place at St. Bridget's R. C. Church, Logan, on Tuesday. when Mr. John',Longway, merchant, of Pennicot, and Miss Nellie Cooley, daiughter of Mr. Patrick Con. ley, of the 10th con were made one. Mr. Denis Costillo, a prosperous young farmer, and Miss Maggy Long -way, were also tied with the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. Father Dow- ney. ow-ney. Lucan Sun : "Dr. Shaw;is making arrangements for building telephone lines to some of the neighboring .vill- agas. We understand a line will be built first to Southgate, in London. township, and afterwards to Saintsbury and Mooresville. The village council will pass a by-law granting the,.priv- ilege of erecting poles on the streets, hut it seems the township councils have no power', to grant these privileges. This has been a sticking point, so far, hut it is in a fair waw of being over- come." Cliutou : The Doherty factory is s far completed that they are ready L get up steam. The machines are pow i ben placed „ p e as fast as they arrive. St. Mary: Oa Monday night Mr, and Mrs, Toa otl, who bad been at Avonbank were returning home about midnight. Mrs, Tovell was. carrying amandolin and sorne wraps and he also had his hands full, Near their own gate the sidewalk ends very abruptly- leaving a step of about six. inches. Mrs. Tovell struck her foot on the end of the walk and was thrown down, breaking the mandolin and Butting and bruising- her ruising her area and body. Mitchell: On Saturday afternoon a thunder storm, broke over this section., It was followed by other, storms all af. toruoon, which did considerable dant age to :the heavy fall wheat, Fences and trees were levelled. in sonic places, and Mr. Carson E!liott's barn that had been raised to put stables under, wa biosvti dawn, and is now a templet wreck. Mr. Elliott's loss will be hear as he will have to build a new one, th timbers being all broken. Sea,fartb: A pretty Juue wedding was eelebrated at the residence of airs, Donald MeG regor, Tuesday, whet)her eldest daughter, Annie Robertson, was married to 1)r. M. Steele, a well -to do practitioner, ot Tavistock. Bridesmaid and groomsmen were dispensed with, and the ceremony was performed by Rev, Dr AIeDouale in the presence of a few of their relatives. After a sumpt- bons weeding dinner, the bridal party left on a trip to Sault Ste. Marie. Clinton;. One evening last week a couple presented themselves at the borne of one of our clergymen, and asked to be hurriedly mated in the bonds al matrimony. Neither of theta) wore well dressed, hut as they had the; the necessary doeutnents, and said they were gypsies, the minister felt perfect- ly justitled in tying the knot. The groom gave his name as Sheppard and the bride as Lad. Next day a couple whoa.- c,i e. In d to b the lu a it„cls and ate* of the young woman. appeared at the minister s and raised a storm because the ceremony had brew performed. to BIG CASH STORE �CASH OR PRODUCE ONE PRICE TO ALL. S' e 8 We make to your own measure the Very Beat Black Worsted . Suit, with all first class trimmings, made in the very latest . e .style. Fit guaranteed, Remember, only $18 50 for the best, Of course we have cheaper if you want then, but the best is what we like to sell. Do you u know we are doing a Big Tailoring Trade? Valm,'"`Our stock of Worsteds and Suitings is very large and Values were never so much: in favor of buyers.... $1075 We make to your own” naeasure a Real Good Tweed ;Suit: • good trimmin s, perfect fit, for $10.75. Drop in and sen this Special Value—Its a Clinker - Clinton : Mr. W. Murphy, of the grave+! road, n. rill, who lass been *II for core time, and whoa?, raver err was not anticipated, parsed away ou Friday at the age of 119 years, Deee'us: d was a native of Ireland, and willed in ilaade- xieh townbhip some 40 years age, on the 10th von., remaining there un til his rtlmove!, eight years ago, to a few acres on the gravel road, siortll of town. I)o ceased WAS a quiet, unobtritstve than, who enjoyed the esteem and goodwill of ail. Ile was a member of Clinton' Orange Lodge, No. 710, a faithful be - Bev er to the principles of the English Church, and in polities a Coi scrvacive, His wife survives lean. After a short iliness of a week Anne Belle, the y ouui;rst daughter of Mr. Joltu Chaptnan, 4th eon„ Stanley, died, The funeral, which was heed on Wed- nesday to I3aird's cemetery, was a very large oue, showing the respeet in whieh the parents of the little one were held. Much symp'tthy is expressed for the bereaved parents. On Thursday morel -Dee Mast Mrs - Alex. Dougherty, of the Int con,, Lo- gan, passed to thr' great heyond, at the age of 70 years, She had b,eu con fined •o her bed for some tune with paralysis, and on the above date death relieved her of her sufferings. Icer husband preceded her some few years ago. She leaves a grown ui, family of two boys budfour girls, some of whom reside? in Chicago. James Begg died at the residence of his son in Mitchell on Saturday at the advanced age of 81. years He was ono of the oldest settlers and lived in Mitch- ell for 40 years. He did a large black- smithing business in the busy times from 1850 to 1880, after which he was succeeded by his son, John, who has continued the business. A pathetic in- cident of his life was that he bad n paralytic stroke about ten years ago and could not speak since, although he knew people and could hear what they sain. I beg to state to the citizens of Exeter and surrounding country that I an ready to deliver FIour and Feed to any part of the town at CLOSE PRICES. We handle ogiviing F!ollr Our Bran is warranted free from smut and dust. Will add a genera/ line of SEEDS shortly, Oharles Trovethick. TE EXET MIiUN CO —SUCCESSORS TO THE— ROLLINS & WILLIAMS MILLING CO., OF EXETER, Are now ready to do business with the Public generally.' All kinds of Flour, Feed and mill stuff for sale at CLOSE PRICES. Leave your orders at the mill. We delivery every day to any part of the town free. " We hope you will help us to make a success of the business which means a success for the town. Highest Prices paid for wheat at alt times. TFrr...r^.vS.oxam S7 O. 3G STEWART BROS. & WILLIAMS., IN REfIDY for Men and Boys we can do well for you. Our stock is very heavy. Come and see the VALUES we are offering. Cash and One Brice works wonders when applied to Suits. Saves youmoney every time. Stores close 6:3o except Wednesday and Saturday. J. A. STEWART. MONTREAL BARGAINE� Mr.. pael:mun bo't 050 LADIES' AMERICAN SHIRT WAISTS to sell al a. piece. These waists are worth from $1.25 to $2 00 a piece. They I • aro beauties, and consist of ZEPHYRS, ORfiNDik% owe. BRICS and i'IQT. E STRIPES, Have not been made. over 3 weeks 25 ,)oz. LADIES FAST BLACK UF.RMSDORP STOCKINGS to sell at pair. They are sold any other place at 20e. a pair, 500 Ends of Twilled and Plain Sheetings, running from 1 yd. to 7 yds They aro 2, 21, and 21 y ds, wide, anti are worth 25 to 30 outs, OUR PRICK. - 16c. a yd, Cbildrens' Undervests for 7c. worth 124c. Ladies' long Ties, English. make, sills lined, at 10, a piece, worth 25e. Lace Curtains that were $1.65 now $1.25 a pair. These areargains, Not Impositions. We advertise facts only, and facts tell no stories, E. J. S FIC 9 The Great Ready-to-wear clothier. If You Want BEEF, �� E.L, ryp �� LAMB, SAUS- AGE, AU•� PORK, S- OR BOLOGNA Call at the Family Butcher Shop, LOWEST CASH PRICES. One Door South of CENTRAL HOTEL, LOUIS DAY men Deater In. Hides tyheel, Calf Skins. WE TRY TO Christie's COMMERCIAL LIVERY. First -clad, Rigs and Horses Orders left atE'awkshaw's Hotel, or at the Livery Stable, Christie's old Stand will receive prompt at- tention i tt !elepi�ono ermsRoaaeonable Connection TAILORING CHEAP and AND NOBBY._ —. "The Hang -dog Expression" looks of a'1 ready made,"" baud - me -down " suit of . clothes is enough to disgust the Prince of Slovens. NO FIT, NO STYLE, NO GOOD. SIHT EVEYBODYI Coyne and See us. A LOOS through our two-story building will convince you that we are carrying a fine assortment. Take a look at our stock before buying. EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE IN UNDERTAKING R. N. ROPE The ilfloisons ank. (Chartered by Parliament,. 1855.) Paid up Capital .. ...... , $2,000,000 Rest Fund 1,500,000 Head office Montreal. F. WOLFE.ILSTAN .THOMAS, Esq., Gsm nRAL MANAGER' Money advanced to good Farmer's on their own notes vv . one or more endorsers at 7 percent per annum. Exeter Branch. open every lawful S from 10 a. m.to 3 p lda m,, Saturdays 10a, m, to 1 p. m A. genera I. banking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowed for mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings, Bank at 3 per cent. N. D. IIURDON Manager, A tailor•made suit, cut. made and fitted to the contour of your form is certain to look right. AND WEARS-®ileci-- Parts of machinery which accurately fits withstand se- vere service and parts that do not fit wear out quickest. Same with clothes, Choose your cloth and we do the rest. Prices small as stitches. Bert. Knight. NEW REPAIR SHOP. Having g opened out a well equipped Shop, I am now 'prepared to do all kinds of repairing such as BICYCLES, .t , SEWING MACHINES, LAWN MOWERS. In fact everything and anything. We make a specialty of remodellingg Bic cies and sharpening y this time sharpening Lawn Mowers at of the year, ISRAEL SMITH. One door north Mr. Stewart's store.