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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1899-8-31, Page 1THIRTEENTH YEAR. -607. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1899. C. H. SANDERS, EDITOR. H. BISHOP & iseeliplauseisi hemaillileesse Highest Price Paid Por Produce. 1 Highest Price Paid For Produce, STORE NEWS PRICE is the power of to -day you buy where you can buy the best, All right ht minded people do, COPINE and see the quality of our goods, Then get acquainted uainte(l w ith our prices and you will find the Friedsburg, Crediton Past, Messrs AleQuiiin x& Meti.al, Corned- Misses May Wein, Mary Mast and inns arid vocalists, have joined With Mazy Fznkbiner returned • to London? Mr.. Fredick Ilse and are ,giving enter- Saturday after a pleasant visit: with taininents at Statfra.—Our constable friends here.—A large number from had at very lively encounter with ahere went to the Hay swamp on Suns few of our Inds. --Van. Aistine, the day to see the terrible fires raging painter, is in town again, ---W. Kleins- there. Mr. 1,Vilson Anderson had a tiver is firing at the flax mill at prey- •number of teams and t 1 uge force of ent,--The Gospel tent moved to Zurich men at work on Tuesday drawing on Monday start. :1St: Alex. Zinunex• wood away from there, However we was in- Zurich on Sunday. -11r. Abei believe his wood is out of danger.— Bern, of Ahura was in town on lion- Mr. Harry Sweitzer is having his clay,-- H grey Wing, of Shipka, passed ; house reshingle4 this week, Jas. KU - through 1through he•x'e on Saturday, •-lir Fred. ppata•iek has the job. --The water. is so Taming, of Crediton, visited friends in low in the river Isere that the grist town; "Fred. what does this mean: mill can be worked only part tine. Centralia € reeuway W, R. Elliott has returned Janne Rev. J. G. Kett' and family, of PRICE )ower rules here, YA after s. ending a short time in Mont- Thame`viilc. visited his sister, 311:8, Staple pepartment. I LANNBLLETifES. A range of it good English Flannellettes. 84 inch wide, at 5c. WRAPPFRITTES. Just the time of year you need a warmer wrapper, These goods embrace all the new pat - taros and effects colors fast, 84 to 124e. SHIItTIiG4 in blue or brown stripes or check colors warranted fast at 5c., sc., 10c. and 1212e, COTTON;I.DFS. You know these goods. We have theta from 12ee. to tae, SHEMING, Plain or twill, 2 yds, wide at from 121e, to 20e. BLEAC•II1,I,D SHEETING in twill, 2 yds. wide, regular 3e. quality for 20c. PILLOW COTTONS. Width from 42 to 40 inches; price front l2Ac, to 18c. Built' don COTTONS at . 5c., Oe, 7e., Se., 9c. and 10e. FACTORY COTTONS at 4e., lie., Oe., 7e. and Se. press goods Dept. byes you the bust plain dress goods ever sold at the money all this season shades 22e. 35c, will buy yon as 54 inch suiting; in Blue, Brown and Grey; regular price 500., our price 35c, uOe This is the popular price anal we can give you the popular good; in guy or all shades in Brodecloth Covets, Men's Furnishings. Poplin and Graa enettes ">Oe. J'maflware Apartment. Hosiery in Ladies and children's misses. This is headquarters for sea- sonable Hosiery, Keep this in mind incl corns prepared to get the best value in the town, CORSETS. We carry fullline_ of a 1, c f these goods and our prices are right at froth 25e. to $1.00. 4e. will secure black dress goods that will keep its color and make np. as well as goods you have often paid double for. 25e. 35e. This is the price of a Black Cashmere we are selling. Regular price was 50c. for 35c. New 33lack'Crepons in dress lengths or skirt lengths. The ver • best goods in the market selling at to a$1.3;I. \Ie n's ties. 2 for 25e,. Men's shirts, 48e to Tie. 1lent eollars, 3 for sae. Men's Hose, all prices. :Heli,; Brace's, 5e, to 50e. Heti, underlvea r from 95e, each. Mantles. 0 1.0() little later you will feel the need of as warmer g;atrntents--Don't pur- chase until you have seen our stock. SILT{ in waist ends, all new goods Price:; will startle you, styles will at from 48e. to $1.00, please yon and the fit will satisfy you. '�SEBSOh9BlE EIIflDIIRE• ,,Door docks, flims and MYlCortise. This season we have even a larger and better assorted r,toek of locks than ever, including that new lock that is giving so much satisfaction, . arndour ,angers. We have in these goods a complete stock. Have you seen the new ball bearing hanger. We are selling it the same,price as others. Also a full stock of Parlor Door hangers. Building Paper, Dry Fibre, Rosin sized, 0. K. Tar and tar board at the lowest prices. EA.VBTROUGHING. We will be pleased to give you prices on trouh for your house or barn. We guarantee our work and use only the best tin. IRAN ROOFING. Get our prices. Remember we meet any price willy lrice on first class work and material. FURNACES. We have always made a specialty of this line and can show you a large number of our fur- naces all over this vicinity that are giving the best of satisfaction. We can supply the following well known lakes:—McClary, Gurney, Pease, Moore, Copp and others. We will be pleased to lay out plans and give you estimates on a. job.. llllIllEliS 1111110 ilE-"' CBMBNT. English and Canadian, Thorold and Port- land at lowest prices. Can superintend a job. All work guaranteed. BELTING. A full stock of English oak tanned leather belting, also rubber and threshers belts. ENAMEL WARE. Famous Whiteware Ir.)perial, made of the best grades of special steel and are coated; with. the best material. 5cid Proof. Preserving Kettles, sauce pans, tea pots, etc. THRESHERS MITTS. We have a large stock of these goods in Buckskin, Calf Horside, at lower prices than ever. Special prices to Threshers On all supplies, including brass fittings etc. Sole agents for the celebrated American Wire Fenc- ing. Frost ece Wood repairs. A full stock on hand. PUMPS, SCALES, ETC. Highest prices paid for Butter and Eggs in trade. 1"11-1. 13ISj4OP & SON, This Store Closes at 6:30 p.m., except Wednesday and Saturday. . . . MitETER. FARMS FOR SALE. MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for sale cheap. Money to loan on easy to rm JOHN SPACEMAN, Samwell's Block Exeter 1,rONEY TO LOAN_ We have unlimited private funds for in- vestment upon farm or yillage property, at lowest rates of interest. DICKSON & CAR.LING, Barristers, etc.. Exeter. FARM FOR SALE. 100 acres, being Lot 23, on the South Boun- dary of Stephen well located,, being ad- jacent to Mount Carmel and the school is situated on this lot. The land is first class in every respect and will be sold reasonably, For particulars apply to the Ontario House, Mount Carmel, or to the undersigned, T. LYNCH, MORI:A Carmel. FOR SALE. That most desirable piece ofland contain- ing about 274 acres, being part of Farm Lot No. 20, in the 1st Ooneession of the Town- ship of Stephen. This land adjoins the Cor- poration and is splendidly situated, facing the London Road. Also the following Village Lots in the Vil- lage of Exeter: Lots Nos. 45 and 46 on the East side of Main Street and immediately south of the residence of E. Polack, Esq. Part Lot No. 21 on the West side of Main Street, immediately South of the residence of Charles Rowe. Esq. Part of Lot F., on the east side of Andrew Street. almost opposite the Main St. -Metho- dist Parsonage, containing nearly one acre of land and known as the old school house property. Lots Nos. 102 and 163, North-west corner of Victoria and Carling streets. The land flow. used as recreation grounds, the land immed-' is tely North thereof an land'being part of same farm lot but West of the London, Huron & Brnee R.R., containing in. all about AO aures. This land is admirably situated, and :faces on Huron, Carling and Sanders Streets. The land on either side of the Station Road, being part of larm Lot, No. 23, in the 1st Concession, of the Township of Stephen, and now surveyedinto lots and st,eets, con- ts.in ing about 27 acres. These two parcels arcels of land will be sold 1 by the lot or acre to suit purchaser. For further particulars, apply to OARtnio Mos, or to DICKSON & CARLING Merchants Barristers, Exeter. MONEY TO LOAN. Money to loan at from 44. to 5 per cent. ELLIOT & GLADMAN, Barristers, Solicitors, etc., Main St., Exeter YOUNG PIGS FOR SALE. The undersigned has a nunrbor of young pig's for sale. JOHN MAY. London Road FOR SALE—HOUSE AND LOT. The undersigned is offering tor sale that desirable house and premises on .Huron street, East, iu the village of Exeter, being part of lot 15,containing ,i• acres. There is on the premises a good frame house, stable, a green house, hard and soft water, some fruit trees andother conveniences. Posses- sion given this tall or next spring. For further particulars apply to Wu. S. BAKER, Exeter. FARM FOR SALE. The undersigned is offering for sale that desifrable Urne Lot 6, splendid buildings thereon, located 01 miles from Exeter. Will be sold reasonable. If not disposed of before 20th of August, it will be rented to a good tenant for a term of years, with possession to plow after the crops are taken off. For particulars apply to MATTHEW KELLANp, Devon P. 0 COURT 02 REVISION. VNotice is hereby given that a Court will be held, pursuant to the Ontario Voters' Lists Act, by His Honor the Judge of the County Court of the County of Huron, at the Town Hall, Crediton. on Saturday, the second day of September, A.D., 1890, at the hoar of 10 o'clock, a.m., to hear and determine the sev- orai complaints of errors and omissions in the Voters' List of the Municipality of the township of Stephen for 1899 All persons having business at the Court are requested to attend at the said time and place. :HENRY EMBER,. Clerk, Tp. Stephen. Dated at Crediton, Aug.11th, A.D., 1890. HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. The undersigned is offering that desirable property on Huron street, being Lot, 3, con- taining a fifth of an, acre. .There is on the premises a frame house, with cellar, frame stable, a number fruit trees and other con- veniences. This property will be sold cheap as the proprietor wishes to leave the town at once. A. bargainfor some person. Apply to James Stewart, Exeter. FARM FOR SALE. The undersigned is offering thatfirst-class farm for sale, being lot 81, Con. 2, Usborne, containing 100 acres, all cleared and in a good state of cultivation. There is on the premises a good frame house, two frame barns, two driving sheds, two orchards, and other conveniences. These premises are well situated, being located within a few rods of the school and post -office, thus making it a desirable property. For particulars, apply to Gay. LOWE, Iiurondale. Moray Mr. Jas. Nichols has leased a 100 acre farrn on the 1st con. of McGilli- vray for a term of five years.—Master Everet Beirns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beirns, had the misfortune to break his leg on Friday while engaged in the field gang plowing. The little fellow was riding on the plow when his foot slipped and caught in one of the wheels with the above mentioned result. Usborne Edgar Buswell, son of Mr. George Buswell, has been engaged to teach in S.S. No. 4, at a good salary. Mr. Bus well is a clever young man and holds a first-class certificate. His duties will commence first of the New Year. The trustees are to be congratulated on securing the services of so able a. teacher. VOTERS LIST.—The Voters' list for the township of Usborne for this year were first posted up in the clerk's of- fice on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Accord- ing to the list, there are 874 qualified voters in the township, of these 609 are entitled to vote at both municipal elec- tions and elections to the Legislative Assembly only. There are 371 who are qualified to serve as jurors. There are 58 female voters in the township, viz., division No. 1, 12; No. 2; 15; No. 3, 17 and No. 4. 14. Logan: Mr. Henry Hunkin met with an accident last week which carne near costing him his life. He fell some sixteen feet from a scaffold, and was badly shaken up but fortunately no bones were broken. eal, I e took with hint a load of hors- es. ---1.1r. Wm. Paax'don,'tvllo has of late been residing over in Uncle Sam's du - main, is now visiting friends here,--- llr. (k org' Stanley, of Locate men - pied the pulpit here on Sunday and prca.'hed two verryforcible end inter- esting eernaons to Dirge congregations. We learn that there Wats as scrap in each end of our town Saturday night but no body was badly inJairc'dee- he Cents ,tho :l'tm11ay and day sclaoolscona- billed held a very pleasant picnic to Grand Bend on Friday last. Theweather was all that could be desired and upwards of sixty people were in attend;ana'e all of whole enjoyed them- selves to their heart's content. The committee deserve credit in bringing the affair to snap a successful issue. Zurich Mrs. Thtinouth and family, of Port Arthur, is herd visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wever. --31r. Merits, of Chicago. is spending a few weeks visit- ing his mother, Mrs. Haugh and other friend~, Mrs. F. Hess has returned home after having an enjoyable visit in Hamilton. --Ml,. F. Foster lost as valuable horse a week ago last Stanley. —Miss Graham has returned to her duties as teacher. --A week ago last. Sunday the home of Mr. Bender was made happy by the presence of a little baby boy. -»-Miss Carrie and Elizabeth Greb from Detroit, are visiting under the parental roof. --31r. W. 13ossen- berry and Mr. W. Baker, went on the excursion to Manitoba. on Friday last. They intend working there for some time. --Mr. 1). Bennet has gone to Pigeon, ,Mich.—Mr. Bliley has moved into Mr. Daatnouth's house.—The (ler- man Medicine Company are here for a, week and are having concerts every night 1u their teat. Farquhar D. MX, Farquhar, Oonveyancer, Wills Mortgages and Deedsdrawn up. Money to loan atlowest rates of interest. Farms to r. Baain, accompanied by her daentughter, Bessie, of Motherwell, was Mrs. John the guest of her sister, Mrs. Barbara Gardiner, the beginning of the week. Ch's. Joseph Jackson, from near Lis- towel, who has been spending a few weeks at her father'sllr. Thos. Glenn, passed through here this week, accom- panied by her mother, on her way to Mr. Robert Gardiner's where they spent the day.—The Thames Road C. E.S. held their annual picnic to the lake last Saturday and report a good time. --Mr. Arthur Duncan, who suc- cessfully passed the P.S. Leaving ex- amination, leases on Monday next for St. Marys to attend the Collegiate In- stitute.—Mr. \Vni. Duncan leaves for the north on important business.— Miss Bella Gardiner, who was in the dressmaking business in Seaforth the past few years, has given up business owing to ill -health and is rusticating with friends in this vicinity.—Rev. Mr. Cameron is filling the pulpit in the Thames Road Presbyterian church this month very efficiently in the ab- sence of Rev. Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher intends sailing for home about the first of September. —Mr. Harry Woold- ridge, of London, was rusticating at the home of his uncle, Mr. Borland during the past week.—Mr. Arthur Campbell, who was reported last week as having gone out to Manitoba, only left on the excursion this week. He was accompanied by David Gardiner. —Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cameron, who left here about four weeks ago on a trip for the benefit of their health, are expected home the latter end of this week. They went by way of the lakes and visited friends told relatives in Minnesota, Dakota and Manitoba.— Mr. David Goulding has leased Mr. Thomas Hazlewood's farm of 100 acres for 10 years, at a rental of $282 a year, payable in advance. Mr. Gaulcling will make a good tenant as he is an indus- trious, energetic young man.—Mr. Joshua, Ashton has leased his fifty - acre farm to Mr. William Crawford,of Hibbert, for a term of five years at a :rental of $150 a year. Mr. Ashton in tends to take things easy for a while. —The pedagogues of schools Nos. 2 and 3, who have done such excellent work the past 'session have resumed work again with renewed energy. The trustees In No. 2 have done .nothing yet to improve the ventilation and comfort of the school though . pro- nounced as unhealthy and injurious to the health and comfort of the scholars by the Inspector in his report.—Miss Roy, of Logan, is the guest of her aunt Miss Jenny Madge, Thames Road.— Old Mr. Madge, who had a slight par- alytic ehurhs o e n c rc a few Steeds a is slowlyrecoverin from the of fects althouh over 80 years of age.- Rev. 11ir. Jameson, Missionary from India, delivered San interesting ad- dress on the Mission.work to a large audience on Tuesday evening at the Presbyterial'a cburch.—Mr. Archie Mc- Curdy and family; who have been rus- ticating at the Bend during the sum- mer months ,have returned home td the farm greatly benefited in health. A, M. Wilson, last week and spent a few day swith friends in ibis vicinity, Rev. Mr. Martin, of %Iclborne, preach- ed a very interesting and instructive sermon here last 5ahb nth -'Mies Mag- gie Belling, of Detroit, ie visiting her father and other friends..• -Mr. R. Eng- lish has the 1-,riek work of his shop completed and expects to be to work in it the latter part of this week. It improves the appearances of the vil- lage very nuts h,- hiss Ito calanat Hut- son, accompanied by her friend, Miss Kelly, of Cleveland, visited hercousin, Mrs. W. ''lens, last week.- Miss Ron- ald, visited her friend, Miss 5. Mac- lachlaan last week. Children Ory for CASTOR IA. principle that at all time it is their duty to defend thee' country wherein their lot is east. ---Our boys went up to Clinton to play the Clintonites a game of baseball • last .Saturday, but carne home a wiser but staler team, having been beaten by a large majority. The Epworth League team of Ailsa Craig - came here Tuesday and were defeated by our boys by 19 to 3.—Henry .kilber, M.P.P., attended the Hay tp., Inati- tote meeting at Zurich last. 'Saturday. —Mr. and 3Irsi Robert Walker return- ed home on Tuesday from Montreal where Mrs. Walker underwent an operation. 'We trust 3Irs. Welker will scion beenjoyin ; the best of health. •Acc1u1 Nr. While drawing milk from the Centralia. Creamery last Fri- day Peter Winerznet with an accident which might have, proved fatal. He was in the act of unloading one of the cans at Mr. Lanes' and while standing at, the back of the wagon the horse" made a step forward and thereby 31r, Winer lost 11s balane•e and fell to the ground with the •t'an on top of him, sustaining severe injuries. He man- aged to drive to Jos. Edward; who brought hint Koine. 80 far he is 'do- ing as well gas can he expected and we hope he will sone he around again or his route. , \\'hiri)lat; Bisect .•-.-The residence of Mr. Jos, Banes, was the Ketene of r very happy event on Wednesday, o this week, when Wesley W. Kerr, of Brinsley, was (married to his eldest daughter, Miss Vineetta. `she . cere•- lm)ny was performed at three o'clock in the afti'rnaon, 1)y the Re•v. Russets • in the presence of a few of the con- traacting; pau't es most intimate friend: and relatives. The bride 'VMS assisted b • Miss Fra} area, of Merton, while the glirou is ul�porteel t)y his bo, r, I .na�i I>,e•i'1, rite Ct'rt'll101iv ovrer,therall sat clown to a rich repast alter which the bride and groom were driven to Centralia where they took the train for 141114on to spend theirhoneymnon. Before returning they Will visit Wier - ton, Owen Sound and other places. The bride was the recipient of many useful and .costly presents. Both are highly estecaneti and the well -wishes of many follow them on their bridal tour with the earnest hope that life may be for there an uumterrupted honeymoon. Heusall alis Foster, of Varna, ;ppeat. hest week here, thegest of Miss Dora \'?,"elibex; -lir, W'in. Stoneman wheel- ed to London Friday* last on business. —Mr. and \Ilse Kaelox, of yin ice, . Icnt. Solidity la. t at J. \\`, Ortweins',seMiss Ida 1)111541lc, of Kippen, spent. Sun- day last in town. ----hisses E. Stone- man and A. Buchanan spent last week in C'hiselhurst visiting friend'. --Miss •Liliie Johnston has returned to her 'home in London. -31r. H. Trevethiek, of Exeter, was in town Sunday. -Miss Fulton left 'Wednesday morning for London..—Miss Gertie Lloyd left this week for Toronto. --Toni Case, who has been visiting relatives and friends here, has returnedto his home in To- ronto, Mr. A. Ortwein attended the bieyele races held in Skaffa Monday evening. --•Miss Minnie Shaffer, a mem- ber of the Hensall Methodist choir, sang a very beau Will solo Sunday civ - ening. --Dr. Sellery gave a very gine address to the Epworth League Mon- day evening on the care and preserva- tion of the teeth.—Mr. C. Cook and sister, Viney, are visiting friends in Detroit. —Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, of Exeter, :pent '.0londaey in town, the guests of 31r. C.A.licl)onell,--Melin- dar Ortwein has returned home from. a two weeks' visit in New Hamburg.— • Mrs. amburg;.— Mrs. J. Dich, of Clarkesbury, is visit- ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'W. Chapman. ---Mrs. V. McCay and Lillie returned from visiting Mrs. McCay's sister in•Oakville.—Mr. Albert Morris, of Stafte, vitas in town Saturday.— Miss Ethel ('"olwill spent Sunday vis- iting her uncle near Crediton. Intended for last week. Miss Levica Westcott, spent last week here, the guest of Miss E. Stone- man.—.Dr. Sellery took in the excur- sion to -Detroit Saturday. --Miss Pha- len, of Stratford, visited. her sister at the Commercial hotel on Friday. Mr. Frank Case, a Toronto, is spending a few days visiting friends in town.— Miss Toro Miners, of Elimville, spent last week at the parsonage.—Miss Maggie Hagen left Saturday for a cou- ple of months' visit with her aunt near Detroit.—Miss Minnie Sheffer has re- turned from 'Toronto.—Miss Minnie Walker returned to her home in Brus- sels Monday.—bliss Edna Battley and Miss Olive Westcott, of Exeter, visited Hensel' friends Tuesday evening.— Herbert Morrison, 'of Seaforth, visited Hensall Sunday. Mr. W. Westcott, of Exeter, was in town Sunday. --Mr. and Mrs. James Chesney, celebrated their crystal wedding Monday even- ing. A large number of friends were present andall report a very pleasant evening.—Miss Lillie Johnston, of Lon- don,.rettu'ned to her home Tuesday.— Miss Birdie Johnston, of Wingham, rs spending her holidays with her broth - en Mr. Ogle Johnston.—Miss Ross, of Clinton, spent part of last week and this with his sister, Mrs..W. B. McLean. —Hensall Methodist choir held their annual picnic to Grand Bend Wednes-• day.—Miss Sadie McLean, of Tucker - smith, spent a few days last week vis- iting friends in town.—Mr. Albert Stoneman, of Staples, visited friends here Monday.—Mr. Will Moore took advantage of the excursion to Detroit Saturday. - A Sample at Hand. It was au open air meeting in a vil- lage near Exeter that, a well-known speaker was holding forth. " Men!" he shouted, " what we want and what we areoing to get is free land. We want the land for the peo- ple. Free lined, mien we want, and we aro going to have free land." Just then a Iarge piece of.earth land- ed on the speaker's eye, and. while he was removing the clod a voice yelled out: , There's a bit of Devonshire to be- gin with! "—Chicago Blade. Fine Weather in Manitoba. Winnipeg, Aug. 27. -The weather throughout Manitoba and the Territor- ies still continues fine and favorable for harvesting. About one-third of the total crop is not cut. Threshing has commenced at Emerson and Gretna, and everywhere the sample of wheat is pronounced extra No. 1 hard. This week will see most of Manitoba's wheat crop safely cut if present weather con- ditions continue. About 6,300 harvest helpers have arrived from the East and are now distributed over this pro- vince. Nearly twice as many have come from the East as were expected. All will find employment. Crediton COLLINS &•STANBURT, Barristers, Con- veyancers, Notaries, Exeter, Ont., R. H. Col- lins and J. G. Stanbury, 8.A. (late -with Mc- Carthy, Osler & Co. Barristers, Toronto. Mrs. Soloman Holtzman and family, of Elkton, Mich., are here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Holtzman.—Mr. and Mrs. Zinn, of Carrick, are here visiting their son-in-law, Mr. Chas. Treitz. -Should not the party who sets bush on fire this time of the year be either in the asylum or the gaol?—Mr. Wilson Anderson is busy drawing away his 100 cords of wood from the Hay swainp, where the fire is making great heathvay. _ Messrs. Clark and Flynn are drilling an artesian well for Mr. H. Eilber.—Miss Annie Roeder, of Hamilton, is spending a few days here with her friends.—Henry Voelker and Gottfried Mangnus have just received a bronze war medal each from the German Government through their counsel at Montreal for serving in the lane France -Russian wax' in 1870271. One side of the medal has the picture of Kaiser Wilhelm the Great, and the reverse has printed in German, "Zum anclenken des hundesten yahrs geburt- stag des Kaiser Wilhelm des Grosse." They are wearing the medals around the village with a great deal of pride but have become British subjects nev- theless. They firmly believe in the Smothered. Paisley, Aug. 27.—Last night Mrs. W. R. Hart, widow, 92 years old, moth- er of Mr. Frank Carter, who insisted in living alone, called on her son, two doors from her home, about 10 o'clock, leaving shortly after. At 12 o'clock • the nightwatchman smelt smoke as he passed her house, and after a hurried investigation he roused her son and some neighbors and broke into the house to find her room full of smoke. They quickly broke open the windows Mid secured what proved to be her lifeless body from off the bed. The old lady was robed in her night attire, the lamp -glass was in one corner, the lamp in another and smouldering clothes in another, which showed that she had been awake when the lamp exploded and fought the flames by throwing her bedclothes on them, and she had succeeded in extinguishing the flames, but it is thought was com- pletely overcome and lay on the bed and smothered. On her feet were cuts, supposed to be from stepping on the plows of broken lamp, and her night dress was burned in some places also small burns on her back and her hair scorched. The Coroner, Dr. Mc- Laren, did not consider an inquest nec- essary, as there was no doubt as to . the cause of her death. Hensel': On Saturday; Harry Welsh had the misfortune to get his thumb torn by a circular saw. Though badly cut, the thumb will healin time but it will greatly inconvenience him at this busy season. BIRTHS CORBETT—At Corbett, on Aug. 26, the wife of Mr. Wes. Corbett,' of a soar.,, MARRIACIBS. KERia—BA S. At the residence of the bride's parents, on Wednesday, Aug. 30th, by the Rev. Mr. Husser, Mr. Wesley W. Kerr, of Brinsley, to Miss Vinetta, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Banes, DEATHS. PISAtrt--In Exeter, on. Ang.29, Annie Billing, beloved wife of William Pharr, aged. 57 years, three months and five day's.