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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1902-7-31, Page 8Stock Take du I>� ce.elr],tS. We propose taking stock shortly atnd we also propose to give a bargain in every suit or garment put ont• by us before we start the job. Choice Goods. We have some of the choicest, most fashionable :and up-toelate goods to be had thus giving you a good seleetion to choose from, Remember When we say we are going to give bargains we mean • that, but they will only last until stock tate• ing is over, so leave your measure DOW. Drop in and get our prices an he convinced of what we say.. W. TAMAN rchent Tailor, Soveiii 1id1it( 01 I81iEia OFFICE ro Capital authorized— , . , 0110,00iSiu3 Capital Stibecril'led, , ..... $1,300,000.00 EXETER BRAXC'II Oemsrai latnkira furl legis traunoted; hu gas of $nail and u ,:card+ re -ONO en ,tepoAta. kti;be;: rues et ietee - sal i i *i le io: -, grade and r...es tl°rrce ar,.,1 : rca,,e.oa ^,c Special attt}eution giver tri farnaeas sale notes, Denies availelee in :all par €af the world bought wed e.'ki. F, W.GLS' DA. M. F. E. EARN. :>,+licitnt: -Manager. isteinene (eon' eZ•ZCZ'...1V4WOM 'n LOCAL DOINGS. S..Ja a 'i7 eemeezto Those;,';r nicht i lets and Sae. mil .1ine are e;ausing r€rsider:itiie excitement at Stewart's. No piper meet week. Evteryboal, lies more or lees-Tnt�rstiy mom Blank nate and receipt foetus at tbty . ,dvueate. Adversity gives a main a chance to prove his well h. Work is the beet cure for the bines' and an empty pocket book. Alivaye be charitable to ignorance, it does not know any better, For pr'onriaury note and xeceipt forms call at the Advocate office. Before plying the wltip imagine yourself in the place of the horse. 'Yon can't judge the bottom of a marl's socks by the appearance of the tops. Don't look for the ADVOCATE nett week as we will take our annual boli dtty. The Exeter grist mill will be shut down the early part of next week for repairs. A plan's autograph looks best on .a check provided he has a good bank account. To marry a person when you love another is siurply storing up misery for yourself Remember the Janlee street Sunday School picnic to beheld at Grand Bend on August lith• Harrry Huston has accepted a posi- tion as junior in the new branch of the Sovereign Bank. Free Press, (Wednesday): "An in- valid was passed by:tbe city to Exeter yesterday morning." It is no disgrace to be poor but it is awfully inconvenient during the wat- ermelon and ice.cream season. "Money does not always make a man happy but it is better to be un- happy with money than without it. Mr. Ed. Jones, Exeter North, has purchased a new traction engine, get- ting it home from London Saturday. i A number of noble sports took in the base -ball match c at Lura nbet ween the team of that place and London Wednesday. Word hes been received of the death of Mr. Hugh Pringle, of near Staffa, father of Miss Pringle, of the Exeter Public School staff. Our customers say they never had as good a flour before. A fete bakings will be sure to convince yon of the truth of it. HARVEY BRos, One crying need of this age is moth- ers who are willing to lire at home with their children and devote their time and talent to training them. At the regular meeting of Court I. O. F., No. 123, held on Friday night, Bibs. D. M.i11 and Samuel. Martin were appointed delegates to attend the High Court to be held in Winds August 12th.or on We believe almost everybody with- in ;reach uses Stair Four, but if you have not tried it do se and be convinc- ed that onvinc-ed.that it is the heat fic.uv on the mar- ket. B 'RVEY ,� Bads. At request of several of their friends Des._ Orme & Or -me, of Lucan, have opened up a branch office in Cen- tralia, and will be available for calls at all times—day and night-- from their office, Taman. Mr, Wm. Jones, while mixing mor- tar one day last week had, the misfor- tune to get a ,dazantity of lime in one of his eyes, with very painful results, and as a consequence was compelled to lay off ,work several days. $2,00,$2.50 and $3.00 three special bargains in good iron covered runts. Seeh them at Stewart's. $1.19. felt Tone choice of a4 swell civic Holiday: lctt,of parasols; re irlar value was In accordance with the request of a $1,50 and 1,7o at �tew. s � tZ G If you want'to be healthy, wealthy and wise use Harvey Bros. Star Eloer. lir: John Grigg has opened a branch store in the premises recently vacated. by 111r. W. W. Taman, The Epworth League of the James street church held an ice cream social on the ohttrch lawn Tuesday night, Mr. W. G. Bissett intends running a 'bras to Grand Bend, Saturday night, at 7.30, and returning Sunday night at the sani.e hour. For particulars see dodgers. A black knot inspector says now is the time for every fruit mau to loot, after black knot, It will be found in its green stage; that is, knot which is composed of innumerable minute plants is yet green and bas not reached maturity. The branch of the new Sovereign Bank here opened its doors for Wet- ness for the first time on Tuesday. The interior, while yet not completed, presents a beautiful appearance, being fitted up in the most modern, up-to- date style, . valuable cow belonging to Jit, Henry Jones, London Road, South, while resting under a. tree in the pas- ture field during the storm on Satin. - day, was struck by lightning and l*i11- ed instantly. The tree was also struck and badly shattered, Tlie Free Press; "Mr. G. Zlvieker left a comparatively new Gendroal bicycle in front of Ward's jewellery store Monday, mid when he returned to look 1 01,. forit only a disreputable old wheel was to be seen. In his absence a thief bad made the exchange, After praying for forty years for a aahy, a New Jersey couple placed a a small want ad, in the newspaper, and that same night a bouncing baby. boy was left on their doorstep. Pray er is all right if you aro not in attune-, -, but for quick returns use printer's ink. We ate requested to remind our readers that all legal papers, deeds, policies or insurance, etc , as well as photographs, are now charged letter - postage, namely cents for each ounce or fraction thereof. If instatiieiently stamped the postage will be doubled, n.uuely rents for each ounce. On Sunday afternoon last the smoke. start. on Messrs, Ross & Taylor's plan- ing factory took atunable and was bad- ly damaged. It is supposed that a cow t'antaein Contact with one ne o f the .te su p con wires and caused the trouble. Visit considerable difficulty it was rni:ed and .got in place again Monday. .1.t a meeting of the Masonic Exom'- cion Committee, held, en Thureduy night, it was unanimously decided that no eexeairsinn be run this year, owing to othererraangetuents cotillion ing and the committee not being able to make satisfactory arrangements for the comfort and accommodaation of the exearrionists number of the business men of town the Reeve has proclaimed Friday,a;tlg. Sth, ' Holiday. G , a s� Crvices o clay. Itis expected that reduced fare tickets wilt be issued at this station for that date. For Sale. The undersigned has the following articles for sale—cheap; 2 second-hand buggies; 1 second-hand trigon; l .,ing � g � plow; 1 spade harrow; 2 necv buggies; 2 new gang plows;1 euitivatote 1 sew- ing machine. W. G. Bissnene Exeter. ter: Ozer Annual Holiday. According to custom, long establish- ed among country newspapers and ob- served by the ADyoc.ATR for the past fifteen years, we will take our annual holiday next week, consequently there will be no paper published. The omee, however, will lie kept open for the, transaction of business and, the delin- quent wanting to pay -up will have no trouble in securing the customary re- ceipt, Departmental Examination Results. The results of the pant I, junior leav- ing, or public school leaving, examine - tions held at various centres through- out the Province will be sent directly to the public school inspectors and high school principals concerned. The exact date of their issues cannot yet be determined, but it is expected that the Educational Council will hestble to make the announcement c,uir in Aug- ust. The Bart II, junior leaaving and ; pass iii trieulation, and the ember leave bag tout honor matriculations: results will be announced in the usual tray, Railway. A burse belonging to :tir,'l{olrt.Rob- inson, of Wi:rchelsea, and driveu lay his soar Leslie, while left standing in Menses. Ross & Taylor's lumber yard nn Saturday last, took fright at the steatu issuing from stn exhaust pipe, and ran away. Leaving the yard it ran -down William, street, scattering parts of the wagon to which it was at - arched pt°unliscunusly along its course. On rear ing Ann street it turned the corner sharply and fell on its side, but soon regaainedrts feet and finally wound up at theComrnercial House shed. The brute sustained several brnices while the wagon was a total wreck, and the harness was considerably broken, • , Couueit Proceediugs, Council riser pursuant to adjourn - rent at Town HalloTtnn Oth. Abseil". • Councillor Davis, Minutes of preen tons meeting reed and confirmed. Muir°—battling—that the resignation of Mr. Creech as street coennilssaoner, etc be a e e cc pt d Cart led, Wood -- Miss visiting M. Brown o pis Mrs. R. B. Taylor, of Brewster. Mrs J. I3. Greive spent a few clays in London this week, Mr, Amos, of McGillivray, is visiting his brother,, Dr. ,Autos. Mie A. E. Smith spent Saturd and Sunday be Hensel', Mfrs. (Dr.). Lutz is visiting her son, F. H. Laren at Gananogne, illr, and;ilirs. John Chappel, ofMitch= ell, spent Sundayy in town. Mr. Those ,Powell, of Winghatnl, is the guest of lift, Jos. Davis, Miss Edith Elliott, of Toronto, is home spending her holidays. Mr; Charles ' Vestaaway, of Brant- ford, spent Sunday in town. Master Orville Martin, of Seaforth, is visiting at lir. Hugh Qke's, Miss Lillie Hill, of London, le the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Brewer. Miss Olive Treble is visiting her sis- ter, Mrs R. Hoskins,of Elution, Mr. T. B. Carling's family willicnic at Grand Bend today (Thursday). Mr, Jos. Davis is slowly i:nrprovtng and is now able to take short drives, Mitchell Axvocate; Mrs. Geo. Vivi- an and family are visiting in Exeter. Miss May Ari>astrong and brother. George, are visiting friends in Paris. Mr. W. O. Ruston attended the fun- eral of his cousin in Petrolia Tatosday. Misses i". Drinkwaterr and N. Wale tere are visiting friends in Wingliene Mies Rose Sutton. of I?etroit, is home a*pendingher holid a :s with Ler moth- er. ..l'rs, Chas. R $lite r leftTae t y1 silts for a noeth':: visit with friends in 1 "itad- sor, MMrs. Fisher and (laughter, of O.hic.ae go, is the guest of Mrs. (DM.) Audeze- :;nn, 7 Mrs. John Piekell left Saturday fol' London, where she will visit for souse time. Miss Polite Bawden and Master Fred Pawden visited friends in Lucian last week, Mrs, John May. of Loudon Road, smith, is recovering frim iter recent illness. Master Morley and Edna. Verity, of Brantford,:art• visiting at Mr. ilol*. Pielear d's. Miss Atkinson, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is tbe guest of leer aunt, ;Miss Nate .Atkinson. :9lrs.J.agn. who eras the wrest of 1 rrIV. Elliott,hale lei twined stn ' l her home Mr. A. Slicer, 'who has been In crys- tal City for seine months, reetiwued home Monday.. Miss Jennie Friend. of London, la Muir—that M W J A' t lssett be a t• pointed street eeornanissinuer and ettIa- er duties heretofore perfumed by lir. Creech, salary to be pro rato of $115e Clerk per year, and the (-lark prerpar'e a. I;)°, acy confirming said appointment, duties to commence on Monday, July ..nth. -Carried, MuireWoodethat coun- cil adjourn to meet Friday,:August Jet. at 7.30 o'clock p. tzi..Car't'ied. Ono. H. BIsenT , Clerk. Damaging Rains. The editor cannot cull at your home The continued heavy, rains are calls - to inquire if their is any newts. If yogi ing no little anxiety th vouglrout the know of any hand it in. �� a want all country in Western Ontario. The the news there is, but no one main can crops generally are in great danger of get it all. Just as anxious to xnetltion absolute deetratctioti :and a continua - company or visits its to mention those tion of snelepluvi l aveether will soon °y. sof your neighbors but probably your settle the platter. The heavy down- securing own «e w tgt them. Hand in y ourlteuen pie of what has prevailed for weeks, it neighbor t - fives n :, 5 more assistance in pour on Saturday was only a fair sane - We tirefacts. 'raining nearly every day. There is The two sides of a person's face are also grave reason to believe that tbe never alike:thenose isseldom :straight; root and potato crop will suffer, from the eyes are nut of line in two cases the fact haat so much wet will produce out of five, and one eye is stronger rotting and farmers say that potatoes than the other in seven persons out of on low land are already on the way to ten, The right ear is ,also, as a rule, decay, Oats in this vicinity have been higher titan the left aurch likewise the flattened to a level with the ground, shoulder. Only one person in fifteen and only under favorable ciretunstauc- bas perfect eyes, the largest percent- es will produce balfacrop. The wheat age of defects prevailing among fair-. is ready for the binder, while that,that haired people. In 51 cases out of 100 has already been cut,is growing in the the left leg is shorter than the right. head. The river was never known to The hones of am average human male be so high at this.time of the year as skeleton weigh 20 pounds; those of a itis at the present. woman are six pounds lighter, visiting Ler co►asins, Misses Ethel and Ida .t,rnlstvoug, Hiss L. Johns returned home Tues- day evening from a pleasant visit with friends in P n ic, :Miss Olive WVestcott is visiting friends near lsippen, the guest of the Misses I)instlale. Mrs, Edwin 'harmed and children, of Brautfnrtl, are the guests of Mrs. Alex MeP, hersou, Men D. Spicer and dnngliter, t of Brantford, are visiting friends in and around town. Mr. Veil- V tnsyck, of London, is spending a few days with friends in acrd around town. Mr. H. Pickard, who bas been at- tending school at Brantford, is bonne for his holiday, Mrs. D. Rozel has sutflciently recov- ered from her illness as to be able to he out around again, Miss Mabel Jennison and Mr. S. Tay- lor, of St. Joseph, spent Sunday even- ing with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. P. 5. Armstrong, of St. Marys, spent Sunday with Mr, Ind Mrs. A. Holland. Mr. John Taylor, of Pontiac, Mich., s spending at few holidays with friends n and around Exeter. Mrs. Okes and two little daughters( of Chicago, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gregory. Mr. Czar Rollins left Monday for Detroit, where he has taken a position n a large engraving house. Miss Della Crocker, who has been the guest of the Misses. Johns, re- urned to St. Marys Monday. Mrs. E. Sanders, after a few weeks' isit with friends and relatives here. eft Tuesday morning for Guelph.; Mr. and Airs. Jas. Walters, after a pleasant visit with friends in Toronto and the Soo, returned home Friday. Hick's Forecasts for August,. mI A member of the government who The 3rd and 4th of August aro cen- was asked whether a holiday would tial days of reactionary storm disturb - he proclaimed on the occasion of , the coronation said he did not think so. ernes. On and touching these days The evident wish of the Royal family the temperature will rise to a climaxseemed to be to leaven semi -private of warmth, ending in threateningceremony and probably the better clouds, with thunder, light rains and plan here would be not to declare a heavy bluster in rnaet sections, On b holiday. No official advices have as the 5th earth passes between the Sun i yet been received on the subject. Lat-and the great world Jupiter. These er.-The Government bas decided to facts will necessitate excessively warm weather, and if violent electrical t enation say) a public holiday tions will be most natural. It is ques- A spec- storms do not result seismic pertarba- ial number of the Canadian Gazette will be issued, containing the procla- mation. whether normal reactions to mation. cooler weather will follow the storm period, or whether general and heavy proclaim Saturday, August 9th, (cor- The Buffalo moth has made its ap- rains will attend these storms, during pearanee here and like maner other much of August. We believe that very places threatens to do serious damage. warn' weather, with light precipitin They are about the size of a slim grain tion—even hurtful drought are in store of wheat, a very dark brown in color for most parts of the country, until and of a hairy nature; travels very the latter part of the month, especial - swiftly for its size and: proves very de- ly. The Vulcan storm period central structive to carpets and woollen goods on the 9th, covering the 7th to 12th, in general. They are usually found on will be marked by changes in the ther- the edges of the carpet and once they urometer and barometer, commonto get astart are very prolific. We would the storm periods, and the culmina - advise every'* housewife to examine tion into storm', with more or less pre- their carpets,particularly in rooms not cipitatiou, may be expected on and much used and ferret out the little pest, touching the 9th, 10th and 11th. This if there be any, and thus avoid serious period may be watched with interest, consequences later, as it may indicate one way or another, Mr. Jas. Creech, of whom mention much that may be in store for us for was made last week as being about to weeks to come. We world like much resign the position of constable, street to be mistaken, but we fear that, in commissioner, tax collector, etc., has the main, warm and dry will prevail. the senit t ree sig to the council, On the lath, lath and 16th ,a reaction. taking immediate effect. As to storm conditions will be noticeable b afore stated the town has lost a good the barometer will fall, warmth will man, and while we have to regret tbat increase, cloudiness will ensue, and his services could not be retained, we rains, according to the. abundance or are pleased to learn that the vacancy, lightness prevailing in the Mars eriod. has been filled by' an equally compe-will visit many parts in transit from tent man,: and that the affairs of the west to east. Change to cooler, should own will be thoroughlylooked after normally appear with the rising bar- gees without saying. The council met ometerfollowing these perturbations. on Saturday night and appointed Mr. The reactionary storms on and about. Wes. Bissett and he has already coin the 26th to 28th, et the centre of the t menced the duties that devolve.: upon Mercury period, and near. the Moo ns him. It is not so much a matter of physical strength and activity that an officer of the kind requires, but he should possess tack and discretion and above all be a` man whose char- acter will commend respect. An of- ficial, whose duty itis to enforce law should be an exempliary citizen, him- self as otherwise he Neill bring law in- to contempt. We congratulate the council in their choice. Boy Wanted. Good smart boywanted to learn rn printing. Apply at this office. Apprentice Wanted. An apprentice wanted to learn the milling,from 15 to 17 ofa :with eed education. yearsage, Apply to Harvey Bros. last quarter,' north declination 'and perigee, will possibly be fraught with violence: and danger, especially along the south coasts. We enter' a regular storm period as we pass otit of August. the crisis of which will fall in the first three days of September. *ewe SaD'fl'hi ass iV`1h.13'S! O 1 PERSONAL. L. gam.. l Z�f`= Mr. Frank Treble left last week for England. Miss Nellie Quance is- home spending heresti tt a ii v c . friends in town. Miss Daley, of Seafot'tb, is visiting v 1 Mr. Wm. Pickell, of Stratford, and his brother,. Charles, of Grand Valley, have been visiting at their home here.. Mr. M. J. Welsh, who has been vis- vas r ' and Thx'es er - e wiseand prudent until, be he a fanner* or what he may, never leaves elie things he requires Gall the hast minute. Negleet has put many a man in a, tight pinch. Now dont be caught napping, if u: went anything in the line of harvesting or threshing supplies have it. Here are a few specials;,— we Binder Gloves, Checks, Etc. e G u a gglass rubbers Feather Belting, all sizes from one to 6 inches wide, Threshing Gloves, a new stock, Engineers Paclkii Binder Twine Brass. Valves, Cooks, Gauge Glasses Rubber, Asbestos, peci l t abbit Metal, Cylinder Oil } Y , eerless Machine Cil, Artie cup Grease+, o Soltclifted Oil. T.HAWKINS & SON, successor's to - f , BishopcG Son ,......... pAcKmA .... . $'1,(1R i Enbroidet°y or lace trimmed, fatter' FOR LADIES wtIS $1,2 to 52.21, buttoned WHITE l; oa WAISTS. fieri#t. Any of then for 51,00. oo. Fine or rustic straw Sailors, Air FOR LADIES'srltita' blaicl: SAILOR , and bine, price was Wets. HATS. to 91.00. our el9aiice now for lr. alit all colors, fine or rustic strew. I' 011 STRAW a>oinitfaewy Inaide, AU going at the HAT elecaring pr°Ace 1fie. each, SHAPES So.. 200 yards CORMsilk t rr a. h s • Lice. gra , alb. l a w.ae Ani PER YARD ' white, linen. cream. Nue, Tonne FOR ; price wasEee, to .1.., all at the one LACE. price now ie. per yard. E. PA Re.°ttluarters Yor tite Celebraated'W. 13, Sandford Ready 1 . Inde Clothing. '. IINMAINIMINen F UNDERTAKING Now is the time beautify homesby seleet�,�,�, ' g some of our handsome S e FL1rn1iure. Do you want a nice Bedroom sett for............. $10 Sideboard... , . , ........ . Cool Sweet Mattresses. .... Bed Springs .... Couches and Easy Chairs at easy prices. Curtain poles and trimmings. We have several sets of beautiful chairs just in. Give us a call and if we have notof what you want we will soon get it for you. g Wes. Furniture and undertaking rooms. Gidley's Block, Exeter. 8 3 2 iting friends here, returned to his Mrs. W. Hodgson and her daughter, Miss Blanch, home in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, of Toronto, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Shosenburg and family, of Loudon,are visiting the latter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Hawkshaw. Miss M. J. Drew, of Los.' Angeles, Cal., arrived Monday morning and will send the summer with her sis- ter, lags. Frank Knight. Mrs. Wm. Hale, who underwent an operation last week, whereby she was rendered very weak and in a low con- dition, is slowly mending. Mr. Thos. Handford, who' has been acting in the capacity of judge at the Winnipeg Agricultural Show on horses, returned home Tuesday. Miss Jessie McGregor, of Si en; who has been visiting friends in St. Joseph, visited friends in town this week, the guest of Mrs. McAvoy. London Free Press:—Mrs. Hent Wasnidge and her son, Ernie, ; of this city, have gone to visit friends in Exe- ter, Dashwood and Grand Bend. ' Sandy Bawden and Percy Brown- ing who left, here on Monday, the 21st inst., with intentions of sailing for the Old Country, have returned home. On arriving at Montreal they proceed- ed to take in the sights of the city and during their absence the boat steamed oitt, much to the disappointment' of our young friends on their return: - Mr. W. J. Carling, who has been on a business and pleasure trip to the North West, returned:, home Tuesday morning. He reports the country in a flourishing condition, with bright prospects for an immense crop, there being no more than the usual amount of rain in that country. Mr.- L R. Carling, who accompanied him is ex- pected to follow shortly, .ar friends in and around Exeter, the UUuuL, guest of Mrs. 5, Gidley. EXETER, AGENT FOR PROVAA ' N S PATENT CARRIERS: FORK S AICD SLINGS. Logan: While bunting for eggs in the barn, a little son of Mr.. Wm. In- gram, fell into the cellar, causing an ugly cut to the right of one of his eyes. Several stitches were required to bring the broken flesh together. Logan: Mr. Geo. Rose met with a painful accident a few days ago. He was assisting masons when•a chip from a stone which was being broken lodg- ed in one of his eyes. He was sent. to Stratford hospital whore an operation was performed, but it is feared that tee sight of the eye will be destroyed. Staffa: Mr. Hugh Pringle died on Thursday at the age • of 80 years.' De- ceased was in failing nealth for some time and his death was ' expected at any time. He leaves to mourn his• de- mise a widow, five daughters and five sons, His remains were interred in the Egmondville cemetery Sunday. Wiingham: Word has been'received from. Sault Ste Marie of the accident that happened to Fred Elliott, son of James Elliott, brickmaker. It appears that. Fred. was working nearthe en- gine used to drive the machinery, when he became entangled in it and was wound around it in some way, so that one leg was broken, his ';head crushed and body lacerated. His many friends here will regret to hear of the accident, bttt will be pleased to hear - that the injuries ies mty not prove fatal.' A statue of Robert B3nrrts' will be erected in Chicago, Supplied with either the Angle Iron, Round Rod or Wood. ,-- These are without _ doubt the -best ma- chines obtainable at any ric .p e• Was awarded the only , medal and diploma - given on Hay Forks at the , World's Fair Chicago. a: Supplies at Russell's Blacksmith shop. EXETER, ONTARIO,