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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1900-6-7, Page 1TJIIRTEENTH YEAR. -670. EXETER ONTARIO, TIIURSDAY JUNE 7, 1900u1 C. 11, SAMERS, EDITOR. .OF.. E have just received a large sliiioinent of Ladies' • White Lawn Blouses, lin9 en Collars and cuffs 59c. 29 SUMMER CORSETS. 8c. MEN'S BRACES. 14e. PER TOWELL.S. 5c. misses and children's hose. 50 doz. pair Ladies' Summer Corsets. A good net Corset, 2 bone strip, 5 hook clasp, 2 side steel, perfect fit. All sizes, color white. A snap at 29e. 50 doz. pair Men's Braces, These are going out rapidly, and now no wonder, as this lot consists of 25c,, 20c. and 15c. lines bought very cheap. To loe cleared at 8c, 35 doz. pair Linen Mich Towel's, plain top ends. A splendid towel for 20c. Will be cleared at the extremely low price of 14 cents a pair: We will continue the sale of Misses and Children's Cotton Hose ,..:,,uar- anteecl stainless. All sizes still left Take advantage of this offer be they are all gone. 5c. HARDWARE LAWN MOWERS SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOWS. PLYMOUTH 13I141DER TWINE Buy PLYMOUTH and get your MONEY'S worth. TURNIP SEED East Tothan, Hall's Westbury, Carters Elephant, Yellow Aberdeen BISHOP SON MONEY TO LOAN, We have unlimited private funds for in- vestment upon farm or village property, at owest rates of interest, DICKSON & CARLING-, Barristers, etc., Exeter. EaRms PEIR. SALE. MONEY TO LOAN. The undersigned has a few good farms for sale cheap. Money to loan on easy terms JonN SPACKMAN 5 &unwell's 73look Exeter ()TICE. Notice is hereby given that I will not be (011n3Vponsib1e for anydebtsincurred ,othor, ;than contracted by_nlif Wm. COTTRILL, Centralia Su1e Regt jUNE • OTIL—Dairv. COWS. -10 "Ciros with calves. at foot and 9 cpws due to calve,the property of SturgeonW. Campbell. Sale on the Old market grounds, Exeter, at one o'clock p.m. Thos. Cameron, smct. TIDIRSDAY,TUNE 14.—Eight acres of land ,. in the Village ofExeter, the property ,of Ed. Gill; being part of Lot 21. Sale at 2 o'clock. For particulars apply to John Gill Auction- eer. ARM' TO RENT. The 100 acre farm, situated in the town - Shp of McGillivray, being Lot 4. concession 3, is offered for rent. For further particu- lars apply to Mrs. Henry Miller, on the pre - Mises, or to Centralia P.O. HER MAJESTY'S SERVICE. Men wantedat once for No. 0 Co., 33rd Batt., Huron Infantry., (Exeter pompanie) Age between 18 itrid. '.15 years'height mini- mum, 5 feet 6 inches, chest' ro,easurement minimum, 91 inches. Pay 80c pax, day. Ap- ply at once toLieut'. Davi: or. .13;eyd,Exister. Thosts intend joining will pleaeo ds o o at 'On cc. ' , T ;RANCE, CAPT., No. Co., 33rd. Batt: • McKilloin_ On Frida y last, the grim messenger death entered the home' of Mr. James Mann, Ilth concession, and) took away his second son, William. For a year past he had been suffering with consumption and although every- thing possible was clone to stop the l'aVageS of the disease, they proved ineffectual, and he passed away AS Stal ed above, The deceased was just in the first blush of Manhood, being only 2.3 years of age. SEALEO TENDERS 'addressed to the under- signed and endorsed "Tender for Close Riling. Owen Sound, Grey,. Ont.," will be received at this office -anti] Friday, 15th day of June, 1900, for the construction of close piling'at Owen Sound,County 6f Grey, Ontario, according to a plan and in specification to be seen at the office of H. A. Gray, Esq., Resident Engineer, 'Confederation Life Building, Toronto, Ont., on application to the Custom House Officer at Owen Sound, Ont., and at the Department or Public Works, Ottawa. Tenders will not be considered unless made on the form supplied, and signed with the actual signatures of to,tiqrs. 'A'nRailed bank cheque, payable to the order of the Minis of Public Works, for three thousand dollars 03,000.'00), must accompany each tender. The cheque will fie forfeited if the party, decline the contract or fail to complete thework contracted for, and will be returned in case of non-aceeptance of The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest Of any tender. By Order JOS. R. ROY, Acting Secretary. Departinent'of Public Works, • Ottawa, May 23rd, 1900. f Newspapers inserting this advertisement without authority, from the Department, will not be paid for it. TESTIMONIAL OF JOHN JOHNS, To the value of Englisli Stock Food: This is to. certify that I have used English:Stock Food for young calves. The calves have clone r.eina,rkably well under its use, I think it a most excel. lent food for young calves especially whenthey are ted on,separated JOHN JOHNS. Hensall: Mr...Tames Murray of this place, has solcl his fa,rni tO Mr, Albert Bell, son of the late Robert Bell, who has already taken possession, This farm is the, last one on the London Road in the township of Tuckersmitin It is one of the beSt m the county. SBALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned and endorsed "Tender for 'Meaford Harbour 'Works," will be received at this office until Wednes- day, 130h June, 1900, for the construction of 'close pile work, an extention to the breakwater, removal ofold pier and dredging, at Meaford, flaunty of any, Ontario, according to a plan and specification to be seen at the office Of H. A. Gray, Esq., Engineer in charge harbour works, Ontario., Confederation LifeBuilding, Toronto; on application to the Post- master of Mealord, and at the Department of Public Works, Ottawa. Tenders will, not be considered unless made on the form' supplied and signed With the actual 'sig- natures of tenderers. An accepted bank cheque, payable to the order of the Minister of Public Works, for seven thou. sand dollars 07,000.00), must, accompany each tender. The cheque will be forfeited if the party decline the contract for fail to eomplete the work contracted for,, and will be returned in. case of non-acceptance of tender.. The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. ' By Order,JOS, t. ROY Department of Pulilio Works, ) Acting StcretarY' Ottawa, May 290h, 1000. f Newspapers inserting this advertisement without authority from the Department will not be paid for &HICKS REPAIRING - If you is your Repairing well done go to R. .Eie:Ks—Watches, Clocks and Jewelry a specialty. MARRIAGE LICENSE , , Marriage Licenses iSsueclancl Wed- dingItings a,lways on hand. FiL/1$01.1'S 13100k, Exeter Kirkton: The laying of the corner stone of the new St. Paul's Church, and the semi-annual meeting of the Rural Deanery of Perth,will take place here- to -day, (Thursday.) The Deanery ineeting will 000v000 at 10 a.m., and tire eorner-stone ceremony, at, which the Bishop of Huron will officiate, will take place at 3 p.m. A young man named NVilliam Bell W00 drowned in Lake Winnipeg while fishing. Ray SCHOOL REPORT.—The monthly re- port for S. S. No. 2, for the month of 1Viray is as follows. Names aro in order of 1(101 it, 1V, II, T. Johns- ton, Northcott, Gertie Harvey; Sun IV, Daisy Dilling, Cora Munn, Luella Morin; Sen. 111, W, J. Russell, A. W. Johnston, Ethel [Sarver Jr. III, Mary 3 :this' 011. W. ,T, Go uld, A. Cat WTI; Second, Edgar frfunn; Sr. Second Pt,, Ballentyne, NV, North- cott, Carrie Northeott; Jr. Second Pt., Chester Harvey, A. 111cfrialion, 13. Melick; First Part, Violet Dining, R. Wildfong, B. Munn, The best in the thly spelling matches Were:—$1=, IV, Freeborn Johnston; Jr. EV, Cora Mo :m; SP. I if, A. W. Johnston; .1r. TIT, Mary Johnston; Sr. II Pt., Willie Northcott; Jr, II Pt., Chesterl-Lirvey; Pt. I, Violet Dining. St. Joseph Mrs. Cooper'of New York, is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Treffry, who is at present vei.y ill, --Several from these parts attended Lemen Brothers Circus at Exeter on Fridity last, while a num- ber more iittended it at, Goderich on Satorday.---Mr. David Wilson has had the misfortune to lose a very valuable mare on Friday. Mr. Wilson has been very unfoitunate lately, li;rving had another valinible becist crippled for life last winter while engaged in haul- ing wood to the brickyard. ---Miss Kate Byrock, who has been in Detroit for some time with her sister, has return- ed hoine.—The congregation of the Methodist church are doir,g some ex- tensive 1.Lp 1.11 irig both in and outside of the building. This is a step in the right direction zind Will be such appre- ciated bv both pastor and congrega- tion.—Mr. and Mrs. R. O'Crien were visiting their son at Zurich on Sun- day. Farquhar D. HAY, Cromarty, Commiseioner and Conveyancer, Money to loan at lowest rates of interest. (Too late for last week.) As announced previously the council and other parties in a drain out -let met opposite Mr. Thomas (,ameron's a short time ago to an differences, but as no agreement was arrived at the engineer is to be called on to de- cide. It appears a waste of time and money to take such a course.—We are glad to see that Mr. John Pollen our old mail carrier, who has been very poorly few some time, is convalescent and hope to see his ,genial countenance once more in her Majesty's service.— Miss Laura McNicol who has been in Stratford for some time, spent a few days lately at the home of her parents here. —Mrs. J ohn Hewitt, who spent the -winter ‘vith her sister, Mrs. Scott, of Blyth, is home here again and is look ugremiirk:ibly well.—Miss Agnes Ann Hay, who is attending the St. Marys Collegiate, passed through here one day last week on her way home to visit her parents at, Cromarty. CrOlinarty (To late for last week.) The court of Revision for the pur- pose of hearing appeals against the assessment and correcting the voters list was held in the Town Hall, Staffa, on Monday last and although there were only two appeals against the as- sessment, yet there are many others who express themselves as dissatisfied. —Mr. James Hislop, our postmaster and merchant, among others,atthnded. the ceremony in connection with the laying of the corner stone of the new Roman Catholic Church at Dublin on Sunday last.—Mr. Farncombe, civil engineer, London, is making a survey this week under the Drainage Act, east of the centre road, on the 12th and 13th concession of the big ditch that runs into Whyte's creek. The contract for this work, will cost, it is thought, considerble over $1000 and will give employment to our ditchers for some time.—Messrs. Daniel and Peter Stewart, of Hensall, spent the 24th in Glenquaich among the scenes of their youth visiting friends and re- newingacquaintances. It is over 12 years since they were residents in this part.—We regret to learn that Mr. Robert Varley, of Chiselhorst, who had been visiting at Mr. Thomas Hog- gath's a short time ago has had a sev- ere attack of pleuirsy shortly after re- turning home. We understand he is improving.—Mr. Peter Skaiey, and family, of Dixie, have leased Mr. Geo. Wren's vacant house, on the 121h con. and moved in a short time ago.—Mr. Alexander McLachlan had the misfor- tune to lose a valuable horse last week. It had been grazing in the bush and it trampled on one end of a stick and the other end ran up into its abdomen and killed itr—Messrs. Geo. NVilson and A. McLachlan had their barns moved and raised last week and are now ready for the erection of the walls underneath them. MED.—Another of our early:settlers passed away from this life to the bourne from whence there is no re- turn, in the person of Mrs. Thomas Laing, at the age of 69 years, on Wed- nesday, May 2:3rd. Deceased, though never very rugged, was in about her usual state of health and had lain down to rest herself for a little when a visitor came in, then she got up and expired a very few minutes afterwards owing to weakness of the heart. She Was quiet, inoffensive W011lan, ifl every way attached to her home, She was 0 consistent member of the Pres- byterian church here and a faithful and devoted wife, a kind, loving ;aid affectionate mother. She leaves be- hind her aged partener in life, three daughters, Mrs. Andrew Hodgert,Mrs. James Scott, Mrs, Neil Gillespie and two sons JaIlleS and John. The high esteem in which she was held and the deep sympathy for the bereaved was shown by the large number that, fol- lowed her remains to the Cromarty cemetery here on Friday afternoon. Children Cry forCASTOR 0 SCHOOL REPORTS—The foliowing is a correct report of S.S. No. 5, for the month of May. Report is based on work and attenclanee of pupils. Names are in order of merit. V--Ettle (iough- 1151. Coughlin. Sr. IV.—Oorti Short, Sosephine Coughlin, Willie Lewis, Tommy Lightfoot, May Me- Grory, Lily 1_,1g1s1foot, I-Iarry LewiS, III.—Pearl Short, Erwin Scott, Sennet 111:kgflire, Ltwis, Gladys Short. Sr. —Allie 'Wilson, Arnold 00 ugh - lin, Lottie Welsh. Jr, 'T.—Ad:am Coughlin, Adeline Hoffman, friable Lightfoot, Rayniond Coughlin. Part IL—Clara Lewis, Fred LelVis, Edward Jones, ("Mester Morley, Erin ScOtt, Eliza Hudgins, 1.---Wi1lie .,Magnire, May Faulder, Allie Lightfoot, Ella Hudgins, Violet Short, Christine ffoff- man, Ettie Welsh. No, on roll 39, average attendance 86. J. Tr LANE, Teacher. The follotving is a, correct report of S.S. No. 1, for May. Names 010 111 or- der of merit. Sr. IV.—Ray Cobleigh, Charlie Miller, Patrick Maxim Jr. IV. --Ada Neil, Libbie James Glavin. Jr. IIT.—Mona, O'R,eily, Clara Grlavin, Irene Cobleigh, Edwin Miller, Martha Lewis, Fred T.Jecky, JdeLecky. Charlie Lecky. Sr. IL—Willie Miller, Lance Cobleigh, Lucy Cotter. Jr. II. Murray Neil, Cecil O'Reilly, Mabel Miller. Sr. Part II.—Torn O'Reilly, Harrison Lynham, Jr. Pt. II. —Gar- net, Flynn, Andrew Flynn. Sr. Pt. I. Edna Lewis. Jr. Pr. I. ---May O'Reilly, Violet Miller Harry Neil Leo Thomp- son, Harold Miller, Willie Thompson, Gordon Flynn. Members of honor roll for May, Charlie frillier, Ray Cobleigh, Lucy Cotter. IVI. ELSTON, Teacher. Stephen scHooL REPORTS.—The following is a correct report of S.S. No. 3 for the -month of May. Names are in order of merit. V.—Eddie Beaver, Daniel SanderS.Sr. IV.—Iva Box, Herbie Beaver, Homer Bagshaw, Laura Jory, Chas. Sanders, Asa Penhale. Sr. Roy Parsons, Viola Penhale, Clara Beaver, Hattie Willis. Int. Jr. 111.— Minnie Sanders, Jennie Sanders, Willie Triebner. Jr. III.—Eddie NVillis, Liz- zie Sanders, Mitchell Willis, Edith Parsons, Herbie Dearing, Herbie Bea- ver. Sr. IL—Earl Box, Harry Parsons, Violet Woods, Alfred Wuerth, Samuel Hicks. Sr. IL—Tom. Sanders, Gladys Bissett, Harry Triebner, Annie Hicks, Ralph Willis. Sr. Pt. IL—Fred Bea- ver, Cecelia Ford. Int. Pt. IL—Vin- nie Cookson, Lillie Woods, Sam. Stan - lake. Jr. Pt. IL—Victor Sweet, Hilda Preszcator, Tommy Penhale, Earl Parsons, May Sanders. No. on roil 55, average 47. Parents will kindly pro- vide pupils witit notes in case of ab- sence and oblige, T. D. HooPER, Teacher. The following is a correct report of S.S. No. 2. for the month of May. No. of roll 32 average attendance 26. Sr. Essery, Garnet Hill, Cora Lamport, Siloma Hirtzel, Delphie Es- sery, Louisa Flanagan, Vern Essery. Jr. IV.---Gleetis Rill, Bristol Essery, Isaac Sims. Sr. III.—Louisa Sims. Sr. II.—Roy Sims, Lora Sims, Nora ShilS, Roy Hill, Ethel Lamport, Joseph Edwards. Jr. IL—Chester Shns, Hodgins, Joseph White, Lnalla Stahl, Gertie Essery. Sr. Pt. II.—John White, Evert Sims, William Sims, Mary Chambers. Jr. Pt. II. —Clayton Sims. Pt. L—Ethel Sims, Olive King, Beryl Hill, Matilda Edwards. C. L. ItTAGGITH, Teacher. Zurich Zurich Civie Holiday 41 be held on the 13th inst. All the h, siness places will be closed so the peecle will govern themselves accordinoic—His Lord- ship Bishop MacAvey, of London, ad- ministered the sacrament of confirma- tion to twenty three chilcIren.—Mr. Kibler and Miss Lydia Faust are at present attending the Methodist Con' ference held :it St. Marys.—Rev. Fath- er Valentine is having his residence improved.—Mr. Geo. Trott, of Hensall, has his old tent on the grounds again and intends staying for a few weeks.— The Z.P.S. will hold their annual pic- nic on 13th inst, to give every one an opportunity to attend same. (Too late for last week.) The 241h of May left the town with a Small population. Considerable noise was procluced hi the morning by the boys: They began firing off the an- vils and. fire crackers about four o'clock in the morning. Some of the niore sober characters thooght it was carry- ing it a step too far, but our gracious Queen may not live to see another 24th, so why not give vent to your feelings for one so dear.—Mr. J. S. Merner succeeded in getting 2nd place in the 2:30 class in Exeter; Old Goldust taking the lst money. The races were a decided failure, only two classes be- ing filled. --The teachers and pupils of the Zurich public school Will hold their annual picnic at Grand Bend OD June 13th, All are cordially invited to at- tend. A fine program of games and other sports will be given on the grounds.—The telephone line connec- ting Zurich with the outside towns will be,completed in a few days and it is hoped will greatly increase its trade. —Miss G. A. Dempsey visited her home on 24th.—The teachers of Z.P.S, attended the Convention held at God- erich, 2.5th ancl 26th. The meeting was well attended and proved very inter- esting and instructive.—Messts Middle- holtz & Co. are supplying the town and country with fresh lish.—Mr. Charles Greb will soon have to enlarge his al- ready spacious hotel.—At the last meeting of the Zurieh Police trustees they passed A motion to the effect that Snne 13 would loe Zurich Civic Holiday. All the business places will be closed, The great event of the season the Zuricla public School picnib will be held on that, day so ts to give ever one an opportunity of attending same. Children Cry for CASTOR IA Grand Bend BOAT6 TO 1{1.1)E.-•-TIle undersigned wishes to state that he has increased hiS stook of boats to fifteen and IS 1,00 in a better Posi- tion to meet the demands of Om pnblio, Boats supplied, to visitors for either lake or river ki verY 10W rates. Boats rented to vateindiyidmals by season or week- Fishing tackle always on hand at the Leaelt. Mall or 1. 10115 orders promrtly attended to. ,RDWARD Ede n 'We WT1'0 favored w-rtli a heavy rain Oh Priddy, Itywas rntich needed.—A. large iron:her from here attended tile circus in Exeter on Jnne Edith Boswell is visiting in Exeter, the guest of her cousin, Miss Polly Fieber.--Miss 1)1. .MeDorn,.raid 1.nti. Miss McLean, 01 Cromarty, were the guests of 'Miss Jessie LlIXt01.1 On Sllnday,-- Miss Harmer, of Russeldale, was vis- iting hex. aunt, Airs. Sohn Harnier an Sunday. -111r. Harr.noll, of Exeter, will preach next Sunday, while our pastor_ Mr. Salton, is attending conference at St. Marys.—.A. young gentleman at- tends Exeter very regularly Sunday evenings. Soule attraction.—Mr. Asa and GilbertWilliams were the guests of the Misses Rook on Sunday. Winchelsea John, the little son of Mr. Geo. Easson, underwent a surgical opera- tion on Friday last, the trouble being a healed ear.. Dr. Rollins, of Exeter., and Dr. Furguson, of Kirkton, per- formed the operation. The little fel- low is doing as well as can be expected. —A large number from here took in Ike circt is at Exeter. on Frida,y.--What might have resulted in a serious run- away took place on Sunday, It seenis Sohn Richardson and his sister's three little boys were out, driving when Mr. Richardson got out of the rig to re- lieve a pig that had beemne caught in the fence and while doing so the team started off. Luckily, however, one of the little boys had the presence of mind to grab the lines and with con- siderable difficulty brought them to a ' standstill.—Mr. Franklin Delbriclge was home on Suoday.--Some of our young people took in the, garclenparty at Kirkton on Monday. Sunshine is to have one on the 15th. Loolcout for - a good time. Kirkton band is to be there.—Mr. Harry Easson, Stratford, accompanied, by his wife visited his brother Geo. on Sonday.—Mr. Alles- ton and sister were the guests of the Misses. Turnbull on Suuday.—Mrs C. Prout, who has been under the doc- tor's care, is able to be aroond again. Usborne COUNCIL,—Council met as Court of Revision of AsSessmeut Roll for 1900, on June 2. All present. There were no appeals, so the Roll was carefully examined, a few clerg-ical' errors cor- rected and Court closed.—Counail met for business at. One o'clock. The As- sesSors Boll, as revised, was accepted and the Assessor paid his salary. The contract to build 4 Portland Cement concrete arched culverts was let to Mr. A, E. I-Iodgert zit $54 each. Con- tractor to do all ordinary .excavating and filling and complete the work by July ist. Orders were granted in pay- ment of accuents amotuating to $191 - 60. Next meeting of Council Satur- day, July 7111, at one o'clock. F. NOR LET; Clerk. Salmon REPoRzs.--The following is the report of S.S. No. 4, for the month of May. The names are in order of merit. Sr. IV.--Erilie Doswell. Jr. IV.—Lettie Rook, Hattie Handford, Bertha Quinton, Maggie Quin ten, War- • ren Hunter, Willie `Smith, Frank Hun-. ter, Ada Kerslake. Sr. T11.--,Toininie Hunter, TornmY Quinton, Roy Loxton Mid dle I TI. —Derti e Luxton, Lydia. Handford, Blanche Smith, Ethel AVal- ker, Vera Essery. Tr.III.—Percy Cave Wesley 'Webber, Sarah Davis. II.— Lila Boswell, Ernie Hicks, Alice Davis, Nellie Rook, Hazel Snell, Lizzie Davi- son. Sr. Pt. II.—Pearl Bissett, Noble Bissett, Richie Hicks, Frank Hand- ford, Emily Cornish, Ernie Luxton, Alma May, 'Willie Belbeck. Jr. Pt, TT.—Frank Rook, Velma Webber, May Skinner. R. ID, Bus wenn, Teacher. The following is the report' of the standing of the pupils in S.S. No. 6, for the month of May. V.—Dora Del - bridge, Ethel Godbolt. Sr. IV.—TOria, Miners, Alice Berryhill, May Hawkins. Jr, IV.—Mabel Sawyer, Bert Fletcher, Charlie Godbolt. Jr. III. --May Jones Cecil Carnal, May Delbridge. Jr. Nelson Coultis, 'Flossie Francis, Olive Berryhill, Ella, Berryhill. Sr. II.— Geo. Coward, Victor Sawyer, Clarence Fletcher. jr. IL—Alinena Heywood, Willie Elford, Edwin Coward. Sr. Pt. IL—Everett Skinner, Gorden Wad- dell, Wellington Skinner. Jr. Part IL May Cooper, Nella, Heywood, Laura Woods. Sr. Part I.—Alma Johns, Virda, Berryhill, Lailra, Godbolt. P. GA_RDINElt. E. E. HALLS, Teaehers. Seven Years In Bed, -Will wonders every ce0se?"-inquire the friends of Mrs. S. Pease, of Law- rence Kan. ,They knew she had been nna,bie to leave her bed in seven years on account of kidney and liver trouble, nervous prostration and general de- bility; but, "Three bottles df Electric ' Bitters enabled me. tn„tvalk." she writes " and hi three months I felt like a new person," Women suffering from head- ache, Backache, NervousneSs, Sleep- lessness, Melancholy, Fainting and Dizzyspells will find it a i_iviceless bless- ing., Try it. SatisfactiOn is goaran- teed. Only 50c. at all Drug stores. DEATHS. WALROND.-4n Stephen,. on June 2hcl, Geo. Walrorid, aged. 85 `years, and 2 months. BIRTHS. ----- pElEtING—in Stephen, on Tune 4th, the wife of W. If. Dearing, or a, son. Hioxe—In Centralia, on June 2nd, the wife of Andrew Hicks, of A, SOD.