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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1899-1-20, Page 8/Ceneral,- evieW e 1 sTwaTFotib, Q1 r.. ?t Wait fvr somerhth to stir., up Get a business educa.ticau and tura some- thing up. Active cttueat, d and well trained young men and woolen are wanted every- where. We admit students at any time. Write for eiroulars, Principal, LOCAL JOTTING' The population of °uteric is 2,263,492 The County Council meets on Jan nary 24. Try the ADvoc TE for Wedding statiouery. Latest designs, A debate wall take place at Sodom on Wednesday evenitag, January 25. Mr, A S. Davis has moved into the house recently vacated by Mr. W. Johns on John street. Mr. R 1:1. Mins, who underwent au operation last week, is improving hut still unable to attend to kits office duties. The hockey team made their first practice on Thursday night and give promise to iaatadle to puck well this season. The annivcrsery services of Thames Road Presbyterian church willbe held on Suuday and Watley, Jauuary 22nd and 23rd. Rev. Rice, of Linen, preached tnissi- onarl; sermonsiu the James street Meth - o . odist church, on Sunday last, both morn - log o rn- log acid eveuinog. Try 'Finan'a eough balsam for coughs, colds acid brouchial ;roubles, Sole age*tit for Dict: s Lung Syrup. 0,. Li z, Druggist Rev. Cauou R ichardsou, rector of the Croups Memorial Church, London, has leen ofi'e ed the rectorabip of St,Jokiu's (peva), :w. well endowed Crown rno- tert Au Oyster Supper and coneart wi.l take place* at Eden School House, S. S No. 4, Fa -borne, ten Friday Jan 27th Supper from 5 to S. Admission adultsl 50 Children Also Mr, Jgiaii Mitchell, while eugagL°d in Mr. W. G. iiirseatt'aa grain wars house Tun' day, aeetdentafty ,got his hand caught in the elevator and sustained a very painful wound to his thumb,. Owtug to sudden illness 'Miss Edith Brown was unable to fill her position as organist at the James street Metho dist church on Sunday evening last. Tier place was very acceptably filled by Miss L. Howard. Purchasers of G. T. R. tickets can hereafter have their personal baggage checked from their house or hotel to any private house or hotel in any city in *he country, Arrangements to this effect have been announced. A. load of young people from here drove out to the residence of Mr, Geo, Etherington, LJsborne, on Tuesday night and spent a very pleasant even- ing, notwithstanding the long walk experienced on their way out. %1r. and Mrs. Lochs Day entertained the hell ringers of the Trivitt Me mortal Church, together with their wives and a number of their most in timate friends, to an oyster supper on Thursday :night last. All report a most pleasant evening. The postoflice people report that let- ters are posted, prepaid only two cents and addressed to France, Germany, Italy and .all sorts of places, quite ir- respective of the frequent notices given in the press that the reduced rate ap plies only to Great Britain, the United States and such of the colonies as bave consented to reciprocity in the matter. The grip is sweeping over the conti nent in epidemic form. Fortunately it bas assumed thus far this year a comparatively mild form, but the grip is not to be trtiled with. Relapses are common and often dangerous. An ex posure to wet, to draughts of cold air or excessive exhaustion by labor or worry render the system especially li- able to it. Such unfavorable conditions should be avoided as muchas possible. Mrs, Slee,, who sustained serious in- jury by failing on the sidewalk on Huron Stient last week, is threatening' the town with. damages to thx amautst of $1OCO The aitnuai'eotieregational meetin of Cavell Presbyterian chureh, was held on Monday evening, Jan, 16th, when full reports from all the different or ganizatious of the church wasread, approved and accepted. Managers' report showed a total of $1472 77, col- leered for all purposes; expenditure $1394.97 The following officers were appointed for the year. Managers to serve for two years:—F. W. Gladman, Dr Lutz, W D Weekes; Messrs. G. McLeod and Wm. Bowden being al- ready on the board; Secy, J. Senior; Trees, Jas. Murray; Auditors, J. A. Stewart and. Henry Smith. After busi, ness being finished, the Ladies' Aid provided a very inviting lunch for all present. Mr. John A. Gregory, of Yorktown, Man„ who Left here soma months ago, in renewing his subscription to the ADVOCATE, sayse---" You will tied en closed $1 in payment of uiy sabscripti ou to the ADVOCATE. We learn to ale, preciatettur borne papers, when we get a few thousands of miles away from home. It comes to us like an immense letter with gleauiugs from the various local points of interest He also informs us that after arriving there last fall he articled as a law student, but as new legislation was being passed affecting the legal pro fession, decided to attend the Normal College and await proceedings. At the end of the term the principalship of the Iorkton Public School was of- fered to hits; at a salary of $750. He nesepieti the position and is now teach- ing, and is also studying law, Evangelistic,. Serviees. Miss Kathelene Mortou, the Evan geelist, will commepee her work in James Street Methodist church next Sunday morning. She has an excel- lent reputation bethasa preacher and earnest christian character. The ser- vices during the next week will be con ducted in the large church. Very large congregations are exxpeeted, The ushers will welcome all strangers and provide them with seats. Qom b, a shoot. ` 1 'Udal l On ruesday last a shooting match took place bore between Mr- James Westools, of Douglas, Man,. and Mr. John Wood for a gold medal. The day was not ac all favorable to rite shooters, hence the score was low, telt: former killing six and the latter 7. surprise to J. W. Broderick, The Goderieh Signal bas the, follow ing which speaks for ieself z--" On Monday evening the members of the Victoria st. Methodist church choir met at the residence of their pastor, Rev. W. Godwin, to enjoy a social evening, and to do honor to their leader, J. W. Broderick. The early part of the even ing was spent in games, music, stng • ing and recitations, after which Mr, Godwin was called on for a fen re marks, iu which reference was made to the high esteem in which Mr, Brod erice is held, and their some of indebt edness to him for his generous and of8'icient services, Miss Stokes then, ou behalf of the choir, presented Mr. Broderick with a beautiful ebony baton, bearing upon a silver plate the initials of the recipient, Mr. Broder- ick, although taken entirely by sur prise, replied in a neat and encourag ing speech. Refreshments were served and all departed feeling that the pas toe and his family had succeeded iu giving to the choir a pleasant evening, leresbyterma Eatertajutrteitt, The Christian Endeavor concert of last Friday °veuin,g was patronized iu a liberal manner, On account of pew programs having been brought by the Toronto people, Rev. Mr- Martin acted as chairman and anuouoced the parts Webb's S1 ebb,s readings were goad and were eucored after almost every part Every attendant was plotted and gra- tified with her, but Mr. Uodsdon, the tenor soloist, was suffering from La Grippe so severely that his voice fiat - toned on every solo, but he contiuued trying until he could sing no more. lIa did not do fair for the Endeavor. He carne highly recommended, and when he found he could not sing, he ought to have informed them of such, itastead of imposing and paining the audience as he did. baster Alfred Davidson gave a trombone solo "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep." His rend - lug of this diMoult selection in vaaria tions shows him to be a musician, the egnal of which, taking his age of IS years into consideration, cannot be had in Canada. ;Master John Spaek man was his accompanist and gave good execution en the piano part,-- Coet t•ersonat'Mention Miss P. Hamden is visiting friends in Ridgetown. John Spackmrn, Jr., spent Sunday with friends iu Landon. Miss Etta Horton, of Strathroy, is the guest of Miss Edith Beer. Mrs. W H. Lovett, who has been quite ill, is slowing recovering. Mr. William Cann, visited in Wing. ham and Gerrie last week. Adolphus Evans is visiting his sister Mrs. Robt. Barnes at Loudon, Councillor Evans spout Friday and Saturday with friends in London. Mr. and Mrs. Herb elitcholl are con- fined to the h use with la grippe. Mr. T. W. Acheson and daughter, Lily May, spent Saturday in London. Miss Eya Piper, who bas beou in London, returned home sick last wook. Miss Clara Hedges, of Loudon, is the guest of Mrs. W. H. Dearing, Stephen. Messrs. E and W.=Walper, of Dash. wood, returned to Dakota Wendesday. Mr. Wm Dunsford, of Stephen. who has been sick for some time, is improv- ing. Herb Trevethiek has returned home from Wingham where he has been en- gaged at tailoring. Mr. Jas. Westcott left Monday to at tend the big shooting tournament at Hamilton this week. Mr Wm. Hodgins who has been visiting his parents hero, returned to Winnipeg. Man., Wednesday. Mr. T. J. Lockhart, Principal public school, has been confined to his board ing house since Monday through i11- ness. Mr. John Thomas, who has been visiting friends in town for several days, returned to his home in Burling- ton Monday. The Alyinston municipal council have passed the following resolution; " Moved tey A. McKellar, seconded by Cummings, that A J, Trolley be ap pointed chief constable, truant officer, caretaker of cemetery, sanitary in- spector, overseer of highways, janitor cleaning streets and crossings, cutting weeds, collector of poll tax and dog tax, ringing curfew bell and cleaning snow opposite lire hall, at a salary of $10." The Clinton News -Record says rumor is busy with the names of several ap- plicants for the vacant registrarship of Huron, among the number being Lawyer Holt, of Goderich; Editor Mc- Lean, of Seaforth; and Mr. Gipson, ex M. L. A. The latter's years should put him out of the race, though his now deceased brother received the appoint- ment at seventy, an age when civil service officials are beingsuperannuat- edas a rule. The office is worth $2,500 a year. The News.1.ecord thinks Wil- liam Coats, of Clinton, is a likely suc- cessor to the office. The Hamilton' Herald says there will be no more tive cent whiskey,' but that commencing on Monday next, the pries of a horn of whiskey in every betel in Ontario will go up to ten cents. and there will be, no .reduction for small borne. Tele has been: decided et) by the Licensed Hotel Keepers Protect. ti adhered ave Association, arid will be a dh red t;r. . -S - as'modic efforts bave been made P to esr.ablish .the ten' -cent ratoo on fnrm�'r OrCSSlOnri, butthey were not general. arrd failure overtook 'them, ;but in :this ii. stance stops have been taken to : en= sore the permanenev of the higher price,'wbich the hotelmen say is ne eeasary toi prevent them transacting ;basin -ma at a loss. The February Number. All presents a variety of illasf'ratious and descriptions of present and pros pective styles in every department of dress, a number of literary features that make the Magazine oue of the most readable of the mouth, together with discussions of great household interests. No lady should be without it. Besides all the leading fashions it contains many useful articles on the household and various other subjects. Order from the local agent or the De llneator Pub. Co. Toronto. Price $1,00 pur year. Exeter Council Vroeeedtng$. Council met pursuant to adjourn- ment at Town Hall, Jan. lGth, alt pres ent. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Applications for As- sessor were received from A. E. Fuke, J. G. Smallacombe and Wm. Trove - thick, lliuir—Taylor, that A. E. Fuke be assessor for the year 1899. Evans— Armstrong, in ameudment, that Wm. Trevethiek be assessor for the year 1899. The Reeve declared the motion carried. Applications were received from J. Creech, Thos. Bissett, Sr., and A. S. Deavett for the position of road commissioner, etc, Taylor—Muir, that James Creech he road commissioner with same duties and same salary as last year. Securities to be satisfactory to the council.—Carried Evans—Arm strong, that the appointment of eight watch be laid over for furtberconsider- ation.—Carried. Taylor—Evans, that eamuei Sanders be treasurer with same salary and same security as last year.—Carried, Muir—Evans, that by- law, No. 3, 1899, to appoint an assessor as read be now read a second and third time and finally passed.—Carried. Evans —Armstrong, that by-law No 4, 1899, to appoint Jas. Creech to certain offices and define his duties, as read, be now read a second and third time and finally passed.—Carried. Taylor—Muir, that by law No. 5, 1899 to appoint a treas- urer, as read, be now read a second and third time and finally passed.—Carried Taylor—Armstrong, that the following accounts be passed and orders drawn on treasurer for same: Hospital for sick cbildren, Toronto, $10; Municipal World subscription $1; S. Sanders, postage, 43e; The Clerk, rent post office box, $l; Dr. Amos, salary as M. H. 0 , for 1998, $5; ADVOCATE Printing CO., balance of printing contract, $3.85; G. H. Bissett, election expenses, $29 90.—Carried,. Evans, Muir, that the communication of Mrs. Slee, re R. H. Collins, solicitor, be filed, -Carried, Armstrong—Muir, by law No. 6, 1899 to appoint a Board of Health, 'Medical Health Officer and Sanitary Inspector as read be now read a second and third time and finally passed.—Carried. Taylor -Muir, that the clerk be instructed to ask for ten ders for printing. -Carried Armstrong —Evans, that the clerk be instructed to ask for tenders for cedar.—Carried Evans— Muir, that the clerk correspond with the management of the Orillia Asylum in the matter of the removal of the drag and dumb mute Fulton. to that institution -Carried A commun- ication from Rev. Smith asking for an additional marriage register was laid before the council and on motion of J W.'Tavinr; seconded by J. Evans, the communication was filed.—Carried. t'aylnr— Armstrong, that the request .>f :John Hinds for permission to cut down an PIM tree in frnntr of his 'resi deuce he left with, tee road commission a •'r' • Carri d Taylor-- Evans, that the rr ad commissioner examine culvert at flawkshaw's shed and have the laces. NurY .sirs ` re made --Carried,, Taylor— Moir, l'a P vlr— o Moir, that the clerk ask for tenders for stogie —Carried, F•vans - Taylor, that the council j ,ateourn to mets Friday, Jan. . eCtb, at 7.30 p.m --Cat rind, G. 11) Bissell', Clerk. Mrs F Cody, of Brandon, Mari., and Mrs. 11. Mulviu, of Woodstock, are the guests of Mrs. H. Samuell. Her mothe Mrs. H. White, of St. Mars is also visiting her. Mr. M. Morgan. who came here on a visit from Killarney, Man., received word this week of the death of his grandmother in Lindsay. He and his wife will attend the funeral. We understand that Mr. Alex Tait, who has been connected with the Ex- eter foundry for several years, has severed' his connection therewith and in all probability will remove from the town. Philadelphia: Mr Joseph Dawson met with a sad accident one day last week, !White engaged in ha 'tees. wood hornet from the bush, the horses became unthanageahle and ran away,. throwing him: out of the sleigh, break lug his left leg abate the ankle. Kirktou: Miss Sarah Gtiptu bas re -- turned home from New Brunswick,— J Robinson has purchased the Tarin iu Usborne owned by 1) W Dulmage — Robert Fteteher his bought R, Shier's arm, 00 Mon, 2, Btanshat•d,--Mr. and Mrs Jos. Shier and daughter, of Mani- toba, are visiting relatives in this vleiuity. Seeforth; Mr, William Edmonds, foremau of the finishing depart went Int the Broadfoot.Box furniture factory i, met with a ptitr,ful accident no "i"ues day, Ho was mixing some ingredients in a glass bottle when the t,tuff ex plod ed, breaking the bottle and a piece of the Mass struck his hand i,,ilietiug a severe wound which will lay him up for some time Lucan ; Mr C. 0. Ifodgins found a carrier pigeon on his front door step a few days ago, It had evideutly been flying a long distauee as it was com- pletely exhausted On its leg was the usual silver band, with the numbers WS, 97, and the initials R. S. or Q. S Mr ROdgins took the bird in, and did everything to revive it, but it died in an hour or two. Mitchell: A very pretty wedding came off at the Catholic Church on Monday forenoon last, when Rev, Fat- her Downey united in marriage Mr. Louis L Longeway and Miss Mary McCarthy, both of Logan. The bride was very nicely attired, and was given away by her uncle, Mr. Thos, it, Keyes, of Chicago In the cveuina,g nearly three hundred invited guests assembled and an enjoyable time was spent unlit an early hour in the morning. Goderieh; Last Saturday evening a very serious accident befell Mrs Ed ward Armstrong us she was attending to some household duties at her horn•: on Brock street, The trapdoor leadu g to the cellar was open olid the lamp which she had been Using had blown Mit; and iti the dark, although she thought she was keepiug away from he eellarwat;, ehe walked into it and fell into the eellar below, breaking both bones of one leg just below the ankle Clinton: It was a quiet and pretty home affair at the residence of 1). 'Tip lady, on Jan. 11th, when his twice, Miss Barbara Ellen, daughter of Geo. Tip lady, of Hornsea, Eng., was united tit marriage to Thos. D. Sthutheambe, of Toronto, late of Clinton, by Rev B. Clement. The brides was assisted bv her sister, Miss Emma, and Amos Cas- tle was the groom's attendant. A large array of presents wore received by the bride which showed her popularity among her friends. The happy couple left for their future home in Toronto Friday, Brussels ; It was a matter of great surprise last Friday morning when it was reported that Mrs. Wni Mooney. Mill street, had passed away. She was away vlsitiug oil Monday and able to attend to her washing on Tuesday, but catching cold on the lase mentioned day she took seriously ill and her sud- den demise was due to heart failure. The funeral took place on Sunday morning to Egmondville cemetery after a short service by Rev. S. J. �Allin, Mrs. Mooney was in her 84th year, but was remarkably active for a person of her years, Hensel]: We have to chronicle this week the death of the eldest and most respected pioneer resident of the town ship of Hibbert, in the person of Mrs. Jane Taylor, relic of the late James Taylor, which event occurred on Fri day afternoon of last week at the home of her son, Mr Jas Taylor, of this place. She was a remarkably smart woman for her age, 85 years. She came from Hibbert about six weeks ago to visit her son here, and was going around quite smartly until within a day or so of her decease, when she passed away very peacefully, and as she has always desired, with a short illness She leaves her daughter, Mrs, Robert Newell, of Cbiselhurst, and her son, James Taylor, of this village, to mourn her loss. The funeral to the Cromarty cemetery, on Monday forenoon was Largely attended,. • Around:, About Us, Biddulph: A pleasing event took place on Wednesday, at the home of Ephraim Langford when his daughter Fannie was united in marriage with Georgie Stewart, of London township. Seaforth:, The death of Mr Matthew Robertson, 00 Frilay evening last, re moves one of the pioneer business men of Seaforth. The deceased had been in poor health for a couple of . years, and., for the past few months had been bed ridden, so that death was a relief to him from the sufferings of this world.' Deceased was born in London, Ont., 67. years ago: In 18C6 he came to Sea - forth and started the furniture and undere' kin° business, which he con tinned Datil a few weeks ago. He leaves a widow, four sons—John, Her- bert, Charles and Albert --and one daughter, Arabella, to mourn his de. • EXTENSION Or II1J�S$. � aving purchased the Exeter mills, we are now prepared to do general gristing and chopping Flour, Wholesale and Retail. ALL KINDS OF GRAIN BOUGHT. Grain delivered at first elevator paid for. at Mill office. FLkotiR AND FEET, delivered to all parts of town free of charge, 500 CORDS WOOD WANTED, (El:ard or Soft) COBBLEDI F &WILLIAMS.C '� IA < new ERT MARKET. The udersigned has o - P. ened up a new Meat Market. DOOR BOOTH OF 1 QU H. CARLING SSTORE, ti. where he will keep the choic- est of meats constantly on hand. , 'ohn T. leanztini V)IQ CASI3 CASH OR PRODUCE ONE PRICE ONLY. S+ock Paking Stock Taking is now going on. Big Bargains in every department. All Winter Goods and odd ends must go out. Come quick for best snaps. , Marmalade Oranges, best unlit 180, 5 only, Ladies' Black Astrachan Fur per dozen. Bu right awn , y, Capes, extra quality, big value, p Y g away. They he Must g o o u t, ,u Stores el w°''` ---J. A. STEWART. se 5:3o p. m. except Wednesday and Saturday, JACKET .TIDE All 1898 goods, best makes and new styles, at Cost and below cost to clear. .. . E. J. SPACKMAN, -daimmi--'The Big Clothier. TAILORING CHEAP AND ° NOBBY. "The Hang -dog Expression" looks of a " ready made," hand- me-down " suit of clothes Is enough to disgust the Prince of Slovens. NO FIT, NO STYLE, NO GOOD. A tailor•made suit cut. made and fitted to the contour of your form is certain to look right. AND NEAR 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 YEW REPAIR SHOP Having opened out a well equipped Shop I am now prepared to do all kinds of repairing such as BICYCLES, SEWING MACHINES, LAWN MOWERS. In fact everything and anything,' We make a specialty of remodelling Iitey- clee and sharpening Lawn Mowers at this time of the year. ISRAEL SMITH. One door north Mr. Stewart's store COMIIIERCIA.L LIVERY. .R,i�s and'Hor- - asHorses First s;l s Orders left at Hawkshaw's 'l or . at. the Livery n Y 1 a to le Christ a s,a d Stand will receive prompt a_ t- tention. ' r �' 'ielephone.' arms .l Oonnectioz REMOVED .. To the opposite side of the street, one door north of R. Pickard's store, where he will keep a full selection of all kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry and game in season, Sausage and Bologna. AIso Dealer in hidesW,eep and Calf Ekins. BEEF SOLD BY THE QUARTER. One door North of R. Pieliard's store. LOUIS DAY A STORE OF K C) LEDGE ! Yes, Websa:r's dictionary con- tains a store of knowledge. but you may read it from start finish, and it won't tell you where you can buy cheap and the best furniture WE MANE THAT EASY. We have everything you need, from a bat ped to the largest piece of furniture, "and best of it is that prices are away down, TJ'ndertaking a Specialty.' R. H. 'OWE, TheRR,e Icons. Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1853.1. Paid up Capital.— , , , $2,000,000 Rost Fund.. 1500,000 SIaad office Montreal. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS 'Esq GENERAL MANAGER Money advaneed ry good Farmer's.on their own notes with one or more endorsers et percent,per annum. Exeter Branch.' f Open e•e:.lA 'lawful d from 4 WA ro O p y m .i a., *.to S m.,Saturdays 10 a.In. 'to 1 pro 1T" A general:ian ing business transacted CURRENT RATES allowed for mons or on Deposit Receipts. Savings bank at 3, N,.D.I HLP,I)ON'. Manager.