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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1903-3-19, Page 1SIXTEENTH YEAR. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSD -X, MARCII 19, 1903. Wie have prepared ourselves for :a good spring trade in Lace Curtains, Screnes, Art Muslims and Drap- eries. We bot our goods from a manufacturer's agent thus giving us ;a big, advantage over the usual manner of buying curtain goods, Our nueles consist of Stviss and Nottingbaw manufacturers and can be relied on OS being extra gold value, Our Lace Curtain prices are 25e., 33c„ fide., 70e. Ma, $1. $1.1ai., $1.50. $1,75. $2, 82.20. $+•" .2+1. $`2 40, $2,50: $2.75 $3. $3,54a, pair. These goods care 10 gg to 15 o'o less than the regular prices, Nairn's , En fish Linoleum, 4 yards wide, $2.50 full width. CARPETS for you at almost the cost price. A short time ago we were enabledd to bay single webs of carpets from one of the biggest dealeis in Canada. This advantage gives us the privilege of purchasing eaarpets at very lose prices. We give you the benefit of our purchase. Henip carpets worth 2."ic. for 20e. car yard. -Union carpets worth 45e. for 35e. a yard. Union carpets worth 50e. for 10e. a yard, Wool carpets worth 75e. for Ode. as yard. 3 ply English wool carpet worth $1.25 forMie, as yard. Patent Tapestry worth 000. for We, a yard. Axnlinister carpet worth $125 for tale. as yard. Twir ie all new p;atterns with new shades. Buy+ frons no and save money. Foplestone de, Gardiner. MONEY TO LOA i We have vest ent uron farm tedorrvillagen ivsto F oporty,ds forI at lowest rates of interest. DICESOtc is QAsT.i::a, Dazzlatera, eto., Exeter. 1ti t)2VF1' to LOAN. I have is largo amount of yrivaite funds to Ivan On farm and village properties at low z&teaOft riteroat. F. W. Gr APX.1.x, Barrister, Main Street Exeter ERNEST ELLIOTT Real FAtate and Inseriono.Agent Fiume and village properties bought and said on reasonable terms, Several dwelling houses for sale. Lands In all parts of Manitoba and the Northwest for sale. WANTED. TA kw bright boys from 1: to 3r years 01 age to learn trade. Ova:ss' Forvonv Corarasr LIMO. Toronto. mieompli Fon SALE. 63 ares unimproved, in the township of Osprey, eounty of Croy; hardwood and other timber, railway station soden miles, post office, school, ehureh,a mile and ahaif; would sell or exchange for small int. prayed property at Exeter. R. Staira<ayn HANxos,'Exeter. HMG lain MIME LOTS FOR SALE. uuThe undersigned is offering for sale that desirable village property on corner of Carling and Nelson streets, Exeter, being Lots 81 62 and 63, There is on the premises *1 rood brick house, containing nine rooms; agood stable Rho lowerhaif brick); hen house and pigpen; fifty fruit trees, hard and soft water and other conveniences. Will be sold reasonable. Apply to Chas. Isaac, Exeter. -p'OTEIPROPEILTY FOR SALE. The undersigned is offering for sale that desirable hotel situated at Devon, on the London Road. This hotel is in good condition, and is 211. miles south of Exeter. This road is largely travelled and for the right man chances are good for a splendid business. There is a good stable in connection also,11 acres of land. Possession given immediately, This property will be sold cheap. For particulars, apply to DICKSON it Cennrso. Exeter, Out. pEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE Being,composed of North halt of the north half of Lot 17, in the 1st concession of Stephen, situated three quarters of a mile south of Exeter, containing 25 acres of choice land, good brick house, hard and soft water in house, and two wells in fields also one in drive house, bank barn, hen and pig houses, and drive shed, large orchard; containing apples, pears, raspberries, strawberries. etc., etc. Terms easy. For particulars apply to Mrs. Fanny Wilson, Exeter,P.O„ or to Thos. Cameron, Farquhar. Sale Remoter. SATURDAY, MARCH 28. -household effects, Pnmpmaking ontfit, wagons, etc., the property of Thos. Dearing, South of James street church, Exe- ter. Sale at one o'clock. H. Brown, And. TUESDAY, MARCH 24. -Farm Stock and 'Maple - melte, Maple-mente, the property of Alfred Glanville, Lot 14, Con. 4, Stephen. Sale at one o'clock sharp. H. Brown, Auct FRIDAY, MARCH 27. -Farm Stock, Implements, etc., the property of S. M. Sanders, Lot 22, Con. 2, Stephen, Sale at 1 o'clock. sharp. H. Brown, allot. NOTICE. Public notice is hereby given that application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario at the next session thereof for an Act to incorporate The London, Parkhill and Grand Bend Electric Rail- way Company, subject to the consent of the munici- pahtees affected and subject to all other rights, to construct and operate a system of surface railways, operated by electric or some power other than steam beginning at a point on South shore of Lake Huron between the Counties of Huron and Lambtou, thence through the Township of Stephen in the County of Huron, thence through the Townships of McGillivray and Wedt Williams," the Town. of Parkhill > and the Townships. of East Williams,. Lobo and London to the City of London, in the County of Middlesexand for all other powers necessary for the purpose. A. A. Mecrevisa Solicitor for the ap'pficants. Parkhill,Ont, Dated at Parkhill, Feb.' 18, 1903. IZhiva Mr. Malcolm Currie , bas,. gone to. work in ,Ushorne-for Daniel Mr. Michael,.0 Rourk drives a fine span ofj adster colts these days. Watch on or the fairs. -Sugar makinghas ted and so has the boys, bt it shat Y . would be well for there to be on their guard or six months behind the bars may be the result. -Miss Katie Currie has gone home for a time to visit her friends. -There' is rumors of a wedding„ before long. Biddulph REM1,7t1acREM-The home of Ma rind 131.rs, W. Il, Sceli was the scene of a very pleasant event, when their friends to the number of sixty, gatheredthere to bid them farevr till, before their de. diartare to their new home in Port M- in. After the guests had all asseni- bled they adjourned to the parlor; where the host nand hostess were ire- sented with two handsonteehaurs. The address was read by Mrs. W. R. Stan- ley, to which they most feelingly re- plkd. The remainder of the evening was spent in tipping the light fautas. tie toe and in the wee sena hours the company dispersed, wishing Mr. and Mw. Seeli all success andhappiness in their new home. 1 Parkhill Mr, 0, Noble, after a pleasant visit with friends here left last week for Prince Albert, Sask.-Mr. Wm. Mc- Innes and family removed from here to St. Thomas last week. Mr. and Mrs. McInnes were highly respected here and their many friends wish them suc- cess and happiness in their new home. -Mr. Herbert Fountain, of Sylvan. has leased over 2000 acres of land in the vicinity of Sylvan, for the pnxpose of prospecting for oil. He has inter- ested capitalists of London, Englund, to make a thorough test of the field by putting down from ten to twelve wells. Mr. Foatntatine intends to leave inside of a month, to lay the leases before the and make final arrangements for prosecuting the work. Corbett Prior to leaving for Parkhill Mr. and Mrs. Nichols were presented with a beautiful Morris chair by a few of their intimate friend% as a slight token of the esteem in which they are held, Mr. Wl'in, hliehnls replied for his aged . farther and Mother. During the evu'n- ung addresses were given and as pleas - aunt time spent by all present. Re - Ifreshments were served. after which a all sepaerated. wishing 11r. and Mrs. 'chole every happiness in their new home. --.Mrs. M. J. Sheppard, after a pleasant visit with friends in Exeter, has returned home,- Mr. James Haw- ker. who has spent the winter in the lumber wends, bas returned I1ame.---• Mr. A. J. ;licf'herson, who spent a few days in Ottawa lust week, has return. ed here again, prior to leaving in a few days for his home in lifanitobaa. i3rinsl['y. Owing to the resignation of Mr. Al- am Bloomfield as school trustee, on ac- count of his removal Froin this place, Mr. J. Trevethiek lute been appointed his sneeessor.-Miss Lizzie Darling has returned from Henfield, where she was visiting her sister --Will Amos has ful- ly recovered from his illness. -Miss Maud Weir after visiting friends in Sarnia and Michirran for the past few days. has returned lame again. -Mr. I.eister Lewis returned home Tnesday after visiting friends in Ottawa, To- ronto and other places. The fair sex are pleased to see him once more. -31r. Christopher Lewis, after spending four years In British Columbia, Washing. ton and the Northwest, is home visit- ing der the parental roof. His manyfrieHinds here are pleased to meet hint. --Mr. J. 11. Hodgins. who had the misfortune to fall on the ice a few days ago, is speedily recovering, under the skilful treatment of Dr. Rollins, of Ex- eter.-Mrs. W. Weir, of Toronto, at- tended the funeral of her grandfather and will spend a few clays with friends in this vicinity: -Miss Kate Torrance is visiting with the Misses Weir this week. -MI. John Torrance moved into the house vacated by Mr. John Gilbert and Mr. Gilbert moved into the house recently vacated by Mr. Oscar Gilbert. Parties have been all the rage, but now it will be taffy pulls. -Rev. S. Knott gave a very interesting sermon Sunday on Ancient or Bible dancing. Next Sunday he will preach a sermon on modern danoing.-Mis Lilly Gilbert is visiting friends in Parkhill. Clandebr,ye, Mr. Charles Carter, of Lucan, has moved to the village. -Mr. H. Miller has seld his farm and stock and intends teeingto Edmonton in a short while.- Mr. ri Cunningham left a few days ago for Edmonton. Mr. Pat. Behan shipped a car of horses to the sante place. -Mr. Wilfonk, of Arkona, bas moved into the village and intends starting a butcher shop. --Mr. Hay, of Ailsa Craig, bas opened up the grain store which has been closed for the pastfew months and has engaged Mr. Chas. Carter to buy. -Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham are visiting friends in 11- derton.-Mr. Eli Bice has moved on his farm which he has rented for two years. -For the past couple of weeks revival meetings have been held in the Methodist church. -Mr. Lintott, of Dorchester, called on friends here last week. -Mr. James Miller bas put in a chopping machine. It will be handy for the farmers of this vicinity. -Mr. James Hodgins, of Greenway, spent a couple of days here last week. -Mr. Joe Carter has recovered from his re- cent illness. -Miss Ellie O'Neil has re- turned. from Thedford, after a pleasant visit with friends there. Hensall Al. Fairbairn left last week for Pi- lot Mound and Bossovaine, Man. -Mr. Sara Bullard, who has been attending Commercial College at London, is home on a visit. -Miss Cassie Harris, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Corney Cook for some time, has re- turned to her home in Wroxeter. -Mr. John Colwill, near Hampton. Darling- ton township, spent a few days here during the week, the guest of . bis brother, William. -Thos. Wood, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Mc- Pherson, has returned to his home in Dungannon. -Rev. Dr. Medd hopes to be able to resume his - pulpit in April. His people are eagerly looking forward to the time when he will be restored to his wonted vigor. -Mrs. John Scott is recovering from her serious illness. --Harry Welsh and wife are expected home from Vancouver in a few days. • George McEwen, M.P:,'left last week for Ottawa to enter upon •his • parlia- mentary' duties. --Mrs. Hunt, who had the misfortuneto fall' and injure her back so severely as to confine her to her for a few days, is, we .pleased to state; recovering; -Alf. Drysdale is spending a month with his parents at Drysdele.-Mrs. F. O.' McDonald has returned from her visit in Detroit. - Miss Grace Elder, who has been en- gaged as teacher at for some years, is here spending a few days pri- or to leaving for her new home in Al- berta Territory. --Mr. F. Marshall has purchased the dwelling recently occu- pied by Mrs. D. Clark. -Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, of Manitoba, are visiting their,relatives, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. John D. Stewart. -Mr. Jas. W. Bell's many friends will be pleased to know that. he has recently" stood on examin- ation in Anatomy at the Philadelphia Dental College and came out - success- ful with liis, diploma and honors. As lige is ;an energetic young man of stir - ling character, be will be sure of sue- cess at all his studies. Ei>tkton Dashwood Mrs. Thos. Clark, Sr., is, we are sor- ry to learn, lying seriously ill, with little or no hope, at the borne of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Fletcher. Tier i many friends wish her a speedy recov- ery, -The announcement of the death of Mrs. Jas. C. Tufts came as a severe shock to her many friends and has cast a glooraa over this neighborhood. De- ceased has always been a healthy wo- man up to within a few weeks previous to her death, when she was taken ill and despite all that medical skill and loving care could do she passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 64 Norfolk Mrs. Tufts was a native of Norfolk, County, England, and came to Canada with her husband some thirty years ago. She had no family. Deceased wits aa, kind andsympathetic wife and friend and was possessed of excellent qualities. The funeral on Thursday to the Kirkton cemetery was largely at- tended. Zurich Mrs. McCormick has moved to her farm on the Bronson Line. -Mr. John Schuettler was in Waterloo last week attending the funeral of a friend. -Mr. Christian Schock, of the 14th, is visit- ing friends in Michigan. -Mr. Sam Gei- ger is home on a visit from the West. Mr, Peter Lamont bought a fine team on Wednesday. -Mrs. D. Steinbach, who was very Mast week, is improv- ing. The Excelsior Orchestra furnish- ed music for a social banquet held at Bayfield on Friday evening. -The reg- ular meeting of the W.C.T. U., was held at the home of Mrs. 0. Fritz on Mon- day evening. -The operation for ap- pendicitis performed on Mr. J. D. Mer- ner, on Wednesday evening was not a success, the seat of the trouble not be- ing found. Mr. Merner's case is some- what puzzlinthe physicians in attend- ance. -Mrs. W. H. Demuth and her sister, Miss Annie Fisher, have return- ed to their home in Port Arthur, af- ter a three months' visit with their parents here.-Mr.John Deichert, who underwent an operation in the Clinton hospital a few days ago, is, we are pleased to state, getting along nicely. -Mr. Samuel Maurer, has returned to Elmira, after a pleasant visit with friends here. -Mr. Nicholas Foster and Miss Mary Gackstetter, of Hay town- ship, were recently married at Ridge - town, Rev. Father Boubat officiating. DEATH 05' MR. DIETZ.-We are sor- ry this week to have to announce the death of Mr. H. Deitz, which took place on Saturday, at the residence of bis son-in-law, Mr. Mr. E. A. Axt, of this village. Mr. Dietz bas reached the good old age of 82 years. He had not been enjoying good health for some months. He did not seem to suffer, from any particular disease, buttgradu- ally gave way to a worn out .constitu- tion. He was one of the pioneer set- tlers of the township of Hay, having iodated on his farm on the Bronson Line; near, black, when it was almost an unbroken wilderness. Like many of the other brave and courageous pio- neers of this county, he succeeded by dint of good management and indus- try in converting his forest farm into one of the,,finest and most comfortable homesteads in the county. He . con- tinued to reside on his farm until a few months ago, when he 'transferred it to his son and came to Zurich to re- side with hisdaughter. His wife pre- deceased him about twenty years. He leaves a large family of grown up sons and daughters. He, was a good and useful citizen and an obliging neigh- bor and many old friends will regret. to hear of his demise. The funeral took place Tuesday and the remains were interred in the Bronson, line cem- etery. Slava' PI.11SE 'aermi1.--The home of Mr. Hicks was the scene of as pleasant sur- prise party a few evenings ago, when Stir- prise members of the Stafra Epworth League gathered to sayer good-bye to Mr. and Mrs. Hicks and daughter,Miss Eva, who took a very active part. in League and Standee. School work, and the members of the Epworth League thought this a favorable opportunity to express their esteem for Miss flicks. After all were comfortably seated an address was read by Mr. Edwin Kemp and Mills Nettie Norris presented Miss Eva Hicks with as beautiful teacher's Bible and Methodist hymn beok, Mr. Webb, President of the League, ex- pressed his regret at the removal of Miss 13aee:s, and spoke in the highest terms of hee integrity and the cordial relittiose that had existed between all in the five ycaarsshespent in mart/MA, Miss flicks mange a fitting reply,The evening was pleasantly passed in dif- ferent kinds of anniesnient•, The la. dies had tun forgotten their part and served a nice lunch, after which all disperseal for their respective homes, wishing 11r arid Mrs. Hicks and Miss Hicks every happiness in their new home. C. JL SANDERS, EDITOR Mr. Deitrich, who resides near here, bas purchased the farm of Mr. Jaynes I Kehoe, on the 2nd concession of Tuck - smith, paying for it the suns of (:4,500. The farm vontains 100 acres and is a splendid grazing farm. Mr. Deitrich intends removing to it in the spring. He is at good farmer and will soon have his farm in first class shape. Usbor'ne Mane of MRs. BISI1o1+.-lVe niuclr regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Bishop, widow of the late Archibald Bishop, ex-M.P.P., for South Duron, which sad event occurred at the fam- ily residence in UUsborne on Tuesday, March 10, at the age of 66 years. Mrs. Bishop had not enjoyed robust health for Many years+and since the death of her late beloved husband she has. been gradually but perceptibly failing. Her maiden name was Janet P. Doig and she was, if we mistake not, a native of the townsl,)ip of Hay, near Kippen. She leaves a family of five daughters, four of whom are married and living in the vicinity of the old home and the youngest resided with her mother. Mrs. 13ishop was, in many respects, an exceptional woman. Although of a quiet and unpretentious disposition. she was a lady of high intelligence and possessed many good qualities which endeared her to those who knew her best. ,She was, essentially, a home keeper, and while a true helpmate to her late husband, she derived her greatestleasures in connection with her own family and her immediate cir- cle of intimate friends. Her death will be a cause for regret to all who enjoy- ed the pleasure of her acquaintance. The remains were interred in the Rod- gerville cemetery on Thursday. Grated Bella Mr. Jas. Brnphey spent Monday here, -Mrs. E. Gill spent Tuesday in Parkhill.• -Dame 1aarrrov has 1c that, there is another wedding shortly. Particulars later. --Mr. and Mrs. H. l'trillert and Mr. John Hall ,attended the funeral of Mrs. Rush on Monday. 31r. and Mrs. Rush who were attend- ing the falueral of the former'smother, . left Tuesday for their home in Strat- ford. OBIT. -The cold hand of death has again entered our utidst and removed frons among us another of our oldest residents in the persnu of \Vrn.Garuble'' at the age of 62 veers, which said event'. occurred as r1"t'iadny last. Tile deceits. ed had heen at long sufferer, cense- quently his death SUS nut in the least fitlexlicetetl. Ile leaves to mourn the loss of it loving husband and father',' a wife, one son and three daanghters who have the sympathy of all in their' bereavement. The funferal, which took place Sunday. was largely at- tended, -We have also to record the death of Mrs. Rush, which sad news came as a shock to her many friends, having passed away at fuer o'clock Saturday morning. The deceased had only been sick about ten days,previous ,. to which she enjoyed the hest of health and gave pronnee of a long and use. tui life, but it was willed otherwise. She had reached the age of 04 yeare and nine mon. he. She leaves to mourn her loss ;a loving husband. two sons and four daughters. who have the keenest sympathy of all, in their trial of affliction. Mrs. Rush was a member of the Lady Maccabees, Tent No 68, tinder which rites she was bur- ied Monday. Lucan Tuesday was St. Patrick's Day. - Miss Pringel, of Guelph, is the guest of Mrs. (Dr.) Hossack.-Mr. Lloyd Fox has gone to Kincardine, where he has accepted a position as operator on the G.T.R. His host of friends wish him success in his first undertaking. -Miss Mae Carter, who has been i11 is con- yalescing.-Mr. and Mrs. Andy Keel, who have been spending the winter here, have returned to their home in Manitoba. -Mr. Jos. Sceli left last week for his home in Moose Jaw.• -Messrs. W. H. Sceli and Wm. Clark left with their families for Pt. Elgin last week, where they will in future reside. Their many friends wish them success in their new home. -A few days ago Dr. Bruiting performed an operation on Mr. James Alway, removing the small li toe on one of his feet. Mr. Alway has been troubled with it for some time and after long treatment it was found necessary to remove the affected mem- ber. The patient is doing well and we expect he will soon be around again. - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ed'worthy, who have been on an extended visit to rel- atives and friends in. Lucan and vicin- ity, left last week for their home in Killarney, Man. -Mr. Robt. Thurman, of Jackson,: Mich., is spending a few days with his parents here. -Mr. R. Donnelly has disposed of his driver, "Lady D." to Mr. Wm. Reid. We:Un- derstand the price paid was $300 -Mrs.. Marshall of.Kirkton District, organiz- er for the W.M.S. of the Methodist church, addressed the local auxilary 'here at their last meeting. MARRIED. --On: Wednesday,' March 4, the residence. of Mr. James Alway. ,wasthe scene of another happy and hjoyous event, it being the joining the earts in the holy bonds of nfatriniony of Mr. William Burman, of McGilliv- ray, and Miss Maggie Smith of town. Mr. Walter Delay stood by the groom in the ordeal while Miss Carrie Agway made an efficient bridesmaid. The nuptial know was securely tied by the Rev. J.A. Ayearst, pastor of the Meth- odist church here. The bride was at- tired in a beautiful and dainty costume and looked very pretty as did also the bridesmaid. Ceremony andcongratuht- tions over all sat don to a daintp.y re- past after :tahich'-:the happyscouple left for their home on the 4th coneessiorl of McGillivray. We extend congratn- lations and wish Mr. and Mrs. Burman a. long and prosperous life. Crediton J. 0. STANIIVRY, R, 4., (formerly canine Etnnbur)) Barrister, sollAtor, Notary, t'onrin meeer. Money to Loan -=.Exeter ant. Mr. J. E. Toio, P.S.L. of Goderich, was in the village Thursday, inspect- ing our school. He reports having found everything sattisfatatoey,T- Mas- ter Otta Briton left for Elmilar, Mon- day, where he has accepted a situation. -Revival meetings. are being held in the Methodist church. We trust that they will be a great spirittuat bt'netit and blessing to Rall. -Mr. Fred Wein has Bought the house, now occupied by Mr. Ferguson and will move to his lot as soon as the weather and roads. are favorable. -Mr. Stewart, of 1,Vood- ham, had'been engaged as blacksmith by Mr. W. H. Wenzel, -We are pleas- ed to state that Mr. A. L. Bertrand and Mr, Nicholas Beaver are recover- ing from their illness. -Our village has been over -run by oil and cement men the past week. They are anxious to secure stock -holders in the new com- panies 'which are being started in the Province. They all seem to get mon- ey. -Mr. Wesley Hirtzel, of Detroit, spent a few days here last week with his parents, prior to leaving for North Dakota, where he intends working for his brother on the farm. -Mr. Robert E. Walker is having his butcher shop repainted, which adds greatly to its appearance. -Mr. Ed. Wurm, of Znr- ich, spent Sunday here with friends. - Mr. Hardy, of McGillivray township, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Eilber.- Messrs. Dan Sweitzer and Geo. Holtz- man have been kept busy the past week pruning the maple trees in front of their places of residence. -The warm weather has caused our citizens to ap- pear in straw hats and to start clean- ing up their yards. -A meeting of our business people was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening and it was de- cided to have early closing of their places of business for three nights in the week, from and after the 15th of April next. The nights are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. -The anniver- sary services of the Evangelical church took place on Sunday. Rev. J. A. Schmidt, of St. Jacobs, preached two very instructive and powerful sermons in German in the morning and even- ing, while Rev. Damm preached Eng- lish in the afternoon. The services were a great success throughout the day. The choir rendered several beau- tiful anthems. OBIT. -Death has again entered our midst and taken away a husband and father, in the person of C. Francis Chambers. The deceased had been an invalid for some time, but was still able to perform his duties on the farm until a few months ago, when he was obliged to cease work. He was a 'pa- tient sufferer, although he had to un- dergo a great deal of pain, until death relieved him, on Thursday, at the age of 27 years and 8 months. The funer- al took place on Saturday to the Exe- ter cemetery, the Rev.Knowles officia- ting. He leaves to mourn his demise a widow, an infant child, mother, sis- ters and brothers, besides a large nuM- iter of friends and acgnaintances, who have, the sympathy of the community in this, their trial of sorrow and.• be- reavement. (Froin Another Souifce) Erten Nature's choir -frogs, bees and birds - are now heard ori every side. -Weath- er still remains most beautiful but ponds are not very good. --Misses J. and C. and Mr. John Luxton visited friends. in Biddulph on Sunday; .Miss Iia ZVesteott spent a few days last week visiting Miss Mary Hepburn on 4th Stephen. --Miss Vinci Fisber,of Ex- eter, spent Sunday at Mrs. R. Coates. ---Although the weather is fine yet farmers say it is not fine sugar snaking weather. -Mr. J. E. Torn,I,P.S,, gave our school a very pleasant andprofit- able visit last week. --Last week onr League varied their program and in- stead of the regular topic. to be taken by Miss Rooke, they bad an excellent song service, -Mr. R. Dickens has sold Ids farm to Mr. Simon Hunter, anal bas purehased another on the. Sauhte Line, Biddulph.---A very pleatsaiuit sure pprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Fred Luxton and fancily on Wednesday ev- ening of last week, when the young folks of this vicinity gathered to spend a social time together. The evening was spent masa joyously in every re. speet. after which all joined hands and sang "Auld Lang Syne," and departed for their respective homes, in the wee sma' hours of the morning. Centralia DRS. ORME & ORME, Centralia Odice !cors 3 to 10 a.im,1 to t and 7 to 8 pan. Telepboi crena suuieation wilt neRln oSlee in Lunen The Rev. S. Salton, a former minis. ter of the Methodist church here, has been invited to continue in charge of the two tuissions at London, -Rev. Mr. Hannon, of the James street church. Exeter,and Rev. Hutton will exchange Mulpits on .Sunday morning next. Rev. annon will preach a missionary ser- mon. As he is an interesting speaker we may expect something excellent. ---A laud of the members of Court Ex- eter, 123, I.O.F. visited the Court here on Friday* night last and report a very pleasant time. Bro. Q. E. Anderson, 13.D. I1. C. R., assist ed by giro. Jos. Beek, of (iuderich, installed the officers, as follows:-('. Fairhatll, C..1).; Dr. Orrne, Pim; R. Mitchell, Jr.. P.C.R.; W. R. Elliott, ('.R.; W. l3aaynhnrn. V.C.R.; Milton Mitchell R.S.; Geo. l3aynbaw, F.S.; W. Otliilley, Treas.; A. Callfus, S.W.; N. Baker, J.W.; R. Wilson, S. Bei 13. 'Nilson, J.I3,-The Loudon Free Press of Saturday contains a likeness of Ma. Samuel McCoy, with the follow. ing historical sketch: To have worked the same farm for fifty-three years; and to be still at it, despite three -score and ten years, is the proud achieve- ment of stir. Samuel McCoy, of Centra- lia, Mr. MeCoy came to Canada, in 1810, from County Tyrone, Ireland, at the age of six years. The family com- prised a widowed mother, three sons and six daughters. The passage was an eventful one, requiring over five weeks to make. Mr. McCoys fine farm of 101) acres was purchased a few years later from the late Dennis O'Brien, of thiscity, for the small sum of '$400. The subject of this sketch is a staunch Conservative and a long time reader of the 'Free Press. Considerable interest bas been taken in the past week's proceedings in the Toronto Legislature, ''respecting ; the Gamey charges. Some of the "faith- ful" have faith-ful".have become greatly implicated and "The man from McGillivray" even went so far as to call the Hon. Strat- ton ''a mean scoundrel." It is very sad indeed that our so-called politicans should know so little concerning the principle men of the Ross government. The Toronto' and London papers are read with great interest. Most of our level-headed citizens do not care to pass judgment before the 'matter is fully investigated, Kippen Rev. Mr. Sewers, of Brucefield, and Rev. McLennan, exchanged pulpits on Sunday evening last. --Mrs. Thomas Young, Sr., and Mrs. Thos. Young, Jr., visited friends in Stratford a few days during the week, prior to leaying for their homes in the West. -Mr. James Morrow, of Lariviere, Manitoba, a former resident of this vicinity, arrived her Friday to spend a few weeks with friends. -Mr. C. H. Sanders. Editor Avoca rE, and Mrs. N. McAvoy and son, Clifford, of Exeter, spent Sunday here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. McGregor. -Mr. and Mrs. Win. Mo- Donalil and Mr. and Mrs. W.Fairbairn have taken up housekeeping in the homes 'on their respective farms in this .neighborhood. -A meeting was held in S.S. No. 3 for the appointment of a new trustee caused by the resigna- tion of Mr. John McNevin, when Mr, John Elgie was elected to fill the va- cancy. -Mr. H. and Miss Jennie Tay- lor, of St. Joseph, spent Sunday here. -Mr. James Miller still continues very ill. His many friends wish him a spee- dy recovery. -Syrup making is now engaging the attention of a good many in this vicinity, and the young people are looking forward to some taffy pulls. -Mrs. Robt. Thompson is recovering from her recent illness. Mr. Robert Dalrymple, of the township of Tucker - smith, bas purchased from George Mc- Ewen, M.P., the dwelling erected by Mr. James Gilchrist, and will move in- to it shortly. -Mr. and Mrs. Richard Warring are both recovering from their attack of grip. FARM SOLD. -Mr. Wm. Bubolz has sold his farm on the Kippen road, to Mr. Henry Forsythe, of Hensel', for $6,400. Mr. Forsythe gets possession April 1st. This is old 'Wm. Sproat's farm. It contains 100 acres, has good buildings, and Mr. Forsythe has one one of the best farms and nicest home- steads in Tuckersmith. Mr. Bubolz intends moving to the Dorrance farm, in McKillop, which he purchased some time ago. BIRTHS. BOT . -In n Easter, on March 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Talbot, a son. MARRIAGES. SwITZER-SHIER-In Woodham, on March 10, at the residence of the bride's parents, by' the Rev. J. Hart, Mr. R. W. Switzer, of Blanchard, to Miss Elizabeth A., daughter of r. J. Shier. DEATHS CHAMBERS -In Stephen, Concession 8, on March 12, C. Frank Chambers, aged 27 years, 8 mouths, 7 days. MCMATION-In Hay, Concession 3, on March 18, Elizabeth Fyfe, relict of the late John McMahon, aged 74. years, 4 months. 4 days. Funeral on Friday, March 20th.