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Exeter Advocate, 1903-10-1, Page 1Sth.TE] NTD YEAR, EXETER , ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SD Y, OCTOBER. 1, 1903. SANDERs & C.r Ea O , Prow's The SOVEREIGN BANK of Canada Head Office -TORONTO, Executive 01lice-MONTREAL Special Attention to YarresBusiness' We wish to direct the attention of Farmers to the exceptional advantages offered by our Saavin;;s Brum Department, No delay in depositing, or withdrawing Branches in Moron County at---- Exeter. Crediton, Dashwood, Zurich. Hen - salt and Clinton. E. Kern, Manager Exeter Braaieh CLEARING SFS Beginning on Friday, Oct. 2nd, and will continue until Saturday, Oct. 31. Crashthg,Stas n asbin ROMIN limes Cta ate• ARE THE PASSWORDS • TO THIS GREAT SALE, TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT ON pry Goods Furs, Hats, Caps Ready to wear Clothing ots and Shoes Wall Papers Crockery Glassware t' e Y and d asswar And all others departments except 0 raeeries , CO ca CO CO OMPIPM This means to the housekeepers of this e011110 unity one of the best investments that bas? cone within their read* for 12 'years. Our Steele is just IS mouths old and, is the best bought stuck in this part of the country. TERMS -CASH OR PRODUCE. Bring your produce and get your discount same ars cash. POP kE "TONE & G1 RDJ E CUT,43TE mElICH/4DI S One door noetb Of Post Oflke, COPPLEY', I OYI S .0 RANDALL'S Ready-to-wear Clothing for Men and Boys, 0.11DY TO i,AANt Wo have unlimited private fund* for in- ve:,tt atott upon farm or village propeirt:y, at i•ticalat re:Lte of interest. Dze csoic & DARLING, Iittrristiers,eta., Exeter.' 1fi ON11 TO LO.I,:L Wo have a 131;07 mount of private funds to loan on farm and vill ii a progenies at low rates of 'ter - cat. • f L,1;i?M t v ,C ST,.tNntsi:Y, Barrister*, Solicitore,ltain at.. Exeter Ont FARM TO RENT.J100 asses in the vielnity of Exeter. Good frame Ilene tmil two barns on the premises, also a good or. chard and a good supple of water all the year round. Immediate pastsslon given for fall work. For fur- ther particulars apply to Box 130, Hay P. 0. Sale Reeister- 11r$Dk'a9nAY,.Ocr, 14 -Farm stock and impie i nnte, the property of Frank Snell, Lot 1:, Loudon lioad, South. Sale at one o'clock. II. Brown, auct. waosrsuav, Oct. 7-Fannstock and implements, the property of Thos. B. Lawson, LotS On. 0. Stephen Sale at one oclock. Il. Brown, auct, Tr-3euAS OCT. 27. -Farm Stock and Implements,' the property of David Mack, Lot 3, Con. 3, Hay Township. Sale at 1 o'clock. II. Brown, Auct. FARM FOR SALE The undersignedis offering for sale that splendid hundred -acre farm in the township of Stephen. being South half of Lot Bland North half of Lot22, situated 1 miles South of Dashwood. There Non the prem- ises a new brick house, 22x32, with good frame kitch- en and woodshed; bank -barn, 40x54, driving Crouse and other convenient buildings; good orchard and two never -failing, wells, about ten acres bush -mix- ed timber, among which is a large quantity of black ash. The farm is well fenced and underdrained. Will be sold cheap and on reasonable terms.:. For particulars apply to Wendel Brunner, Dashwood, Ont FARM FOR SALE. The undersigned is offering for sale his desireable 100 acre farm in the Township of Stephen, being Lot 7, Con. 6, three-quarters of a mile south of Crediton, There aro on the premises a good brick dwelling, bank barn, two implement sheds, about 10 acres of farm is fenced ad nd drained. and 2 9This is ono of the best farms in Stephen township and will be sold reasonably with easy terms. Possession given to suit purchaser. For further particulars apply to MICiTAFr, HERTZEL, 01 Crediton, Ont. FARM FOR SALE. 1'The undersigned offers for sale on easy terms that desirable 100 acre farm situated in the Township of Stephen, being Lot 17, Con. 15. The farm is all cleared, well under drained with tile, and is well watered; conveniently situated to school,nnd is about three miles from the village of Dashwood: There are do the premises a good frame dwelling, first-class bank barn, driving shed, straw shed, a good young orchard and other conveniences. The land is in a first-class state of cultivation -in fact it is one of the best farms in the township. Purchaser can have his own time in making payment. For further particu- lars apply to the undersigned.p John Schroeder, 01 Dashwood, Ont. Notice to Creditors. In the matter of the Estate of Tobias Fahner, ]ate of the; Township of Stephen, itt the County of Huron,. Gentleman, deceased. , Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Revis- ed Statutes of Ontario, 1897, chapter 120, that all creditors and others having claims against the estate of the said Tobias Fahner, who died on or about the First day of June, A. D. 1903, are required en or be- fore the First day of Noyember, A. D. 1903, to send by post, prepaid, or deliver to Henry Eilber and Charles Brown, Crediton I'. 0., Ont.,the Executors of the last will and testament of thsaid deceased, their Christian names and surnames, addresses and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims, the statement of their accounts and the nature of the securities, if any, held by them. And further take notice that after such Last men - 'toned date the said executors will proceed to dis- .tribute"the assets of the deceased, among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to'the claims of which they shall then have notice, and that the said executors will not be liable for the said assets or any part thereof to any person or persons of whose claim notice shall not have been, received by them at the; time of such distribution.',, HENRY EILI3ER CHARLES.BROWN C AR Dickson',;le Carling,: Solicitors' for Executors of the laswill and testament of the said Tobias :Fahner v deceased. e tenber fl 15thof 103 Date the Datedday Beefeater, MONEY TO LOAN MONEY fundis to loan at lowest rate et interest. apply to ERLNEST ELLIOT, flute NOTE LOST Oft STOLEN A note for $120, dated March 27th, leen, drawn in favor of the nudernsigned and signed by Stephen and Frederick il'ogarth. 'Notice is hereby Liven forbid• ding negotiations fur saki note. James Sanders, Stephen FAME FOR SJ LE. A farm containing 00 acres of good land, lot 0, can, 4, in the Township of Stephen, situated 2 unites west of Centralia, There are on the Ipiace 1: acres of fall wheat, 2 barns, one Is a bank barn with good stahlln, good fcuaes And drain 2 good wells, a good brick house and frame wood house, and a good orchard. Por further particulars apply to PUMP i iso, Centralia P. 0, ADDITIONAiL LOCALS Mrs. P. Fisher and daughter, Miss Vine, returned Monday from a visit to Hamilton and London. Mr. D. P. Brown, of Kirk's Ferry, Quebec, spent Monday and Tuesday here, the guest of his sister-in-law, Mrs. D. Brown. j Parkhill Post: Mrs. Elliott, from Manitoba, who has been visiting at R. Jackson's left Wednesday morning to visit her brother in Exeter. llirs. Peter Bawden and son, Frank, left on Monday morning for Crystal City, and other parts of Manitoba, where they will visit for a time. Mr. Bowden is in the West engaged at bricklaying. Clinton New Era: -Mrs. Reeve, of Brampton, who has been the guest of Mrs. Wm. Harland, sr., left Monday morning for a visit to Exeter, She purposes returning to town again be- fore leaving for her home, Mrs. Andrew Hicks, who has visited Mr. and. Mrs. Joseph Cobbledick for a year, returned to her home in River- side, California, on Wednesday morn- ing. She has taken the O.P.R. route to Vancouver, thence by water to San Francisco. Mr, G. G. Gibson, of St. Louis, Mo., Save the ADVOCATE a pleasant call on aturday night. He was enroute to Goderich where he is to attend the wedding of his sister. Mr. Gibson formerly resided in Usborne and spent Sunday with old friends in that town- ship. Mr, and Mrs, E. J. Spackman and daughter, Miss Stella, returned. on Tuesday last from Baltimore, where Mr. Spackman was in attendance at •the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the I. O. O. F., of which he is Grand Patri- arch. He was one of the four dele- gates from Canada. They also visit- ed Washington, Philadelphia and New York. They report the trip as being highly, delightful, ' Luican The Lucau Livery hasA urchased the draying outfit of Hugh Murdock and are carrying on the business of same. -Mr. W. A. Bayly, formerly of the Merchants Bank staff at , Berlin has been transferred to this branch. -Miss R. Self, of Buffalo, N. Y., who spent the summer. in England, is the guest of Mrs. W. Martin. -Mr. „Tames Stan- ley, who has been seriously ill for some time, is, we are pleased to learn, able to be around again. --Sunday last was Rally. Day in the Methodist church here. -Rumor has it that we will 'have two new tailor shops in town this fall. -Lucan has no laundry, now. Mr. Howard has sold ont his business to a Goderich bentleran and- the plant has been moved to the lake town, c' Usborne Judge Doyle held Court of Revision of the Usborne Voter's List on Wed- nesday. The Conservatives appealed to have six moues added to the list, and the Liberals to have seven names added and thirteen struck off the list; The Conservatives represented by :lir,. Silber succeeded in adding four names and the Liberals represented by Mr. Stanbury succeeded in striking off seven names.. ictdu><Iph Liget ,-1'4'e are called upon to re- cord the sate] death of Maria, beloved wife of airs, F,'aescis Davis, which fuel ancholy event took place at her late residence on Friday, Sept. 1Sth, in the 73rd year of her age. Mr's. Davis had not been enjoying the best ofhealth'. for some time and her death was not entirels" uninolced fur by iter relatives, and friends, but nevertheless her de- mise hos cast as gloom over the entire neigIthorbood, She Wee C0110ts'damOng our oldest pioneers and shared itt the hardships incidental to clearing and holing this Canada. of oars what it is to -day. She was a kind and loving wife end mother and by her christia.n disposition won the ta--teein and respect'.. 'if all WilitI:new bee. Resided her hus- band shee lea vee a 1.tiiite trf grebe h -up children, who have the e n)patlii' of the entire* community in their sacs af- fliction. The funeral took place Sun- day to St. Jamey' cemetery anis was largely attended, ayheld Di:.vrit ni' Mtss STAN1lLIly. -It be- comes our sad dot . to record the death of as very excellent yoling lad in the person Of 11arguen-it& Ii Stan- bury, tan bury. wlhO scat$ been permanently re- moved from a peaceful and happy home asnd fi-ai11 her loved parents and friends by the rut blues hand of death at the age of 21 years, The deceased Was taken ill with typhoid fever as short time ago, Pneumonia also set in and despite the best medical attend- ance and nur'isir1;;' she succumbed on Saturday last. The deceased was the eldest daughter of Die R. Stitnbnry, and was possessed of a happy, cheerful and lovable disposition and was a great favorite. Slte was a member of the Presbyterian church choir and took an active interest in the Young People's Societies. On Sunday the church was draped out of respect for the departed and the casket bore as tribute of respect front the young'peo- ple of the village in the way of a beau- tiful floral tlesagn in the form of 'Oates, Ajar' with 'Beta' in purple lettere tastily arranged. The funeral on Mon- day was tt very imposing one and all seethed deeply touched at the sad tack- ing off of ono so young and full of promise. Clilltolia Fred Chant had the misfortune to dislocate his shoulder by a tumble in the C7.C.I. gymnasium a. few days also. --Mr. James Ferguson and his adopted son left at few cloys ago to join Mrs. Ferguson at Redlands, California, with the intention of remaining there permanently. -A delicate operation known by the medical profession as tracheotomy incision of the windpipe, was successfully performed on Mrs. Geo. Cottle recently by Dr.Thompson. DEATH. -Before the family could be summoned to the bedside of their mother, the spark of life which made Agnes Bartlett, beloved wife of James O. Chowen a living soul on earth, had flown to a better world. Mr. and Mrs. Choweumoved to Clinton from Mitch- ell three years ago and have been re- spected residents of our town ever since. Mrs. Ohowen for many years has been a sufferer from stomach trou- ble, and added to this she contracted a cold two years ago which culminated in pleurisy and finally consumption, and during this time she has battled hard against the tyrant of mankind in the hope that she would be spared to see her children grow to manhood and womanhood before she should be taken from them, but without avail, death coming quickly to her Saturday evening during a fit of coughing. Be- sides her husband she leaves to mourn her demise a family of six boys and three girls. PRETTY WEDDING. -On Wednesday at high noon, an exceedingly pretty wedding took place in Clinton, at the residence of Mrs. Monteith, Ontario street, when her youngest daughter, Miss Mary, became the life companion of Mr. Thomas T. Leckie, mail clerk, on the L., H. & B. It will be un- necessary for us to introduce either of the interested couple to our readers, as they are both well known and enjoy the best of imputations. The interior of the residence was charmingly de- corated for the occasion, and the cere- mony was performed under an arch of asparagus and flowers. Rev. Dr. Stew- art said the words that made the bond of union. Miss Sarah Monteith waited on her sister as bridesmaid, and the groom's brother, Wm. Leckie, of Lon- don, performed the duties of grooms- man. The gowns of the bride and maid were very rich, the former wear- ing cream silk taffeta,'with bridal veil and orange blossoms, and carrying a bouquet of yellow roses; the latter .an. attractive gown of cream colienne. The bride's going -away gown was of brown zebeline, with hat to match, and she looked her prettiest. After the ceremony the guests, numbering about forty, repaired to the dining room, where a very tempting wedding dinner had been provided. Those pres- esent were all relatives, with the ex- ception of two families from town who are old friends. The bride was the re- cipient of Many beautiful gifts, show- ing the esteem irf which she was held. Mr. and Mrs. Leckie left en -the 3.23. train fora honeymoon trip east, after, which they will take up housekeeping in London. ' May the richest blessings that earth 'can 'bestow followthem through many years of:happy wedded life. Wioehelsea Mr. J. G. Janes has purchased the old hotel at Elimville and is having it moved here. A Ben SPILL. -While Mrs, G. God - bolt, Mrs. 3. A. Smith and Master Chas. Godbolt were driving along the road, on Monday evening last their horse became frightened at a dog and turned the buggy upside down. The occupants were hurled out into the street with considerable force and were considerably injured, Mrs. God - bolt receiving a bad shaking up, while Mrs. Smith sustained painful injuries to her face and a black eye. The lit- tle fellow faired somewhat better, es- caping with but slight injuries. The', horse got away and made a dash for home but was captured before reach - there. The buggy was somewhat in- jured hot itis a wonder all were not killed. LI1,i1Iet t Councillor Warren. who has been in Victoria Hospital, London, for six weeks, returned home Wednesday, He has had a bard time of it, and is much rim down in avoirdupois, bait he has improved ronaidetahly lately. and his many friends are now hopefnl of his s'icealy restoration to his usual good wealth, -For the third time with - the past two years the old Floody farm has changed hands again; Its new proprietor is Mr, Wm. Collinson, who has been a long resident of this'. township. --Mr. Isaac Lawrence, Con. l3, who has been a. resident of this township such his boyhood days, sett- ling on his present homestead 45 years ago with his parents, is about to east his lot in other fields. Be has disposed of his farm to Mr. James Collinson, of the same concession, who gets posses - elan ou the 1st of March next. Mr, Collinson has secured a bargain in get- ting this farm as it is one of the heat in the township. Mr. Lawrence has not made up his mind where Ile will locate. DEATI:l,-'Wednesday evening. Sept. 10, there passed into rest one of the pioneers of this township in the person of Mrs, John Reynolds at the age of 69 years. She was a native of Connaught, Ireland, and came to this country with her father, in 1842, settling on the 5th concession of this township in the same year. She married John Reynolds and the union was blessed with a large family of sons and daughters. They were a most hospitable couple and in the pioneer days many a newcomer retina shelter with them. ' Fire years ago Mr. Reynolds passed from life un- to death and now his lovingg partner has joined him and their retunins lie side by side in the little cemetery where repose so ninny of the past mem- bers of St. Joseph's church. In. her declining years her health became poor, paralysis set in and finally car- ried her afl?, Gathered about her bed- side when the final snmmons came where all children with the exception of her son Frank, who went np to New Liskeard, New Ontario. %Ie started for home when he heard that his moth- er was dangerously ill, but owing to poor railway connection did not ar- rive uutil several hours after her death, The deep sympathy of the community. is extended to the bereaved ones. Pari;hill J. D. McColl left last week for South River, Nipissing District, where he will take charge of alarge hotel recent- ly erected by -the South River Lumber Co. As soon as be gets settled the family will also go up. -Mrs. M. Mc- Intyre and daughter, Miss Etta, of Denver, Co., are spending a few weeks with friends here. Mrs. McIntyre and family were former residents of this place, having made their home here for 25 years, going to the Western City some two years ago. -Alex. Cameron has secured a position with the Silver Plate Co. of Toronto. -Miss Bertha Walsh has returned to her home in Mobile, Alabama, after spending the summer here with Mrs. H. Leonard. - John McEwen hrs returned from his trip to Duluth and the Soo. MARRIED. -At the Church of the Sacred Heart on Wednesday morning one of those very interesting events took place which united in marriage, Mary Catherine Roberts, daughter of Mrs. Roberts, Main street, and Mr. John Mundy, assistant baggageman at Sarnia tunnel. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Father McRae at 10 a.m. in the presence of a number of friends of the happy couple. After the ceremony the wedding party were driven to the bride's home, where dinner was served and a pleasant time spent. Mr. and Mrs. Blnndy will make their home in Sarnia, and we join their uumerous friends in extending con- gratulations. ACCIDENT. -One evening last week Mr. Dougald McCormick, one of the most popular threshers in North Mid- dlesex meet with an accident which al- most proved fatal. It appears that they had just finished work at his. brother's, Neil McCormick, and were on the road to Dan Steele's, where they were to thresh. . Dougald was 'sitting on the fly 'wheel of the engine and when the big machine droppedinto a little rut the wheel turned slightly and he was thrown forward almost on the horses heels. The fall frightened the animals and they made a plunge, the unlucky man getting tangled up in the whippletrees in such a mannerr that his head canlse,in contact with the big iron wheels and was cut open in two places. When the horses were finally; stopped he was extricated from his perilous pre sition and it was found that in addi- tion to the bad cots mentioned, one of his wrists had been broken . and his side badly burned through contact with the engine. Nearly every vestige of clothing had been stripped from his body. He was at once taken home and. medical;p bel ; summoned and at time of writing he rests a little easier, I p [ of All Trades and Master of lione' ti Li I DoEs NOT APPLY to this I`il'lxi, as We make a specialty of Stick - tag to OUr OWN LINE of business and carrying a eo- plate stock of Goods. We have just received A NEW LOT of tidied and Gents' Wo -halo also Broo Which for Quality and Price can ft be beaten. suit 1 1b SES THEM. DON'T FORGET we keep WEDD NG RINGS. . , WON, Claiidebcrye, Sunday next, Oct. -4th, the annual Thanksgiving services of St. James church, will he held. Oil the Weilales- daty evening following they sill hold their harvest IInnne.---:tlr. Patrick Egan ltaa recovered from his recent illness. ---There was taken from the or-, chard, of 11(•. E. O. Jones: as few dams ago a limb or twig from an apple tree some 15 inches long, upon which were twenty-seven medium sized apples. With as few trees ladt'nwith fruit as this, one could supply a town. Centralia Miss L. Johns, of Exeter. is the guest of Mrs. Wm. Elliot at Fairfield. --Mr. P. H. Buchanan, or' ".inize•r' for that excellent order, the Independent Foresters, has been here during the past week in his official capacity se- curingnew members. His efforts have been crowned with satecess and several new members have been added to the list. -Di'. H. R. Hotton, son of Rev. Hutton. of this place, has opened tip a medical practice in 'f.Inmberstoite, Ont., and left for that place the other day. As a student the doctor clisplay:- ed remarkable talent being an honor graduate of Trinity Medical College and of Trinity University and was later placed in charge of the Smallpox hospital at "reronto. Equipped with a thorough knowledge of has chosen profession,conpled with his other good and commendable qualities the doctor' starts on a promising career towards a successful future. Bipinsiey, ``Wedding bells have been peeling forth in our midst during the past few days, the following having been unit- ed in marriage: -Mr, Wm. Hardy to Miss Rutter; Mr. Walter Lewis, of the 1st concession, to Miss May Lewis, of the 12th concession; Mr. Morgan Dixon to ;Miss Adeline Lewis. The latter wedding took place at the residence of the bride's father on Sept. 30, the Rev. Diehl officiating. The best wishes of the many friends are extended to the happy couples. -Miss F. Nicols is vis- iting at Mr. M. Pierce's this week. - The Misses Dale were the guests of Mrs. Watson on Sunday. -The Misses May Harris have accepted situations in London. -Will Amos and the Miss- es Dale were the guests of Miss Addie Lewis on Sunday evening. -Mr. W. Sholdice purchased a valuable cow from P. Buckley on Monday. -School No. 1, on concession 2, McGillivray, closed on Friday owing to diphtheria. -The anniversary services of the Ebe- nezer church was held on Sunday last. Large congregations turned out to hear the preacher for the day, Rev. Mr. Aylin, and were mach pleased with his discourses. The concert on Monday evening was a grand success, the proceeds amountine to $97. -Miss Mossip preached in Mars Hill church on Sunday afternoon to a large con- gregation. Crediton A number of our citizens attended the " World's Fair" at Zurich last Tuesday. -Contractor McKay has a large number of men at work at the new cement walks and it is expected that they will be finished some time next week. -The Misses Emma and Laura Treitz are visiting relatives in Detroit. -Mrs. Kruetzer and daughter, of Kansas, visited friends in the vil- lage the past week. -Mrs. Yorke, of Morriston, was the guest of Mrs. Christian Trick last week. -Most of our brickyards have finished the sea- son's work --Mrs. Thompson, of Inger- soll, is visiting her daughter,Mrs.`V.S. Chrisholm.-Reda G, D. Damm and several of our citizens are attending the General Evangelical Conference in Berlin this week. -Master Wilbert Mc- Murray is taking a business course in the Forest City Business' College at London. -Mr. Christian Trick has cut down the large maple trees in front of his residence in order to make room for the new walks. To see those old landmarks removed seemed like, losing friends.' Our town is taking on many changes. We would advise all strang- ers to procure a map of the streets,etc. before they come here as they might become bewildered. The anniversary services- of .' the e Methodist church, Crediton, will be held on Sunday next, Oct. 4th. at10.30 and 7. Rev. H. D. Moyer, of Belmont will be the preacher.- -Special collet - tiers and appropriate music. On Mon - da eveningthe anneal s Y . , armed concert will be held,; beginning at $;p.m. cortin I ar., A >doorn has laee-ti eee+t over the whole neighimrlints,l by the -std death of Elizabeth f%e'uip, beloved wife of Mr, I; W. F. Heaver., our me'r'chant, She was ca tale'a1 ten lnea' eternal home lit`.o4, `.l sitar; 4a,a1 *IIOI Ilia"Z'.T, leiter ni linger- ing illness of six unonths. She was horn in Riansh ard, and when the Liebe was but three w i e'ka;k t u age her mother aiital, when slat. w'8' lttLenrl care* of by her grandmother, lent when her father married again :he b+cent fiance to live with him,. In ,lana, .itH11, she %VHS married to Mr. I3a•,aveus, Their union WiiS a short but happy one. Mrs. Beavers WOS of n.rescrved nature and her excellence was known best by those who best knew her. She was true to her friends and would never say a wrong word of anyone, During her eickuess she never complained and was content to leave everything with Hirt who doeth All things well. !1laany were the kindnesses shown her In her illness by friends and neighbors, for which she was very grateful. She leaves to mourn her loss ai husband, ab son ainal a host of friends, The funerals • took place an Friday. September 23tb, to St, Marys' s Cemetery, where she wee laid W rest. Blanshard The trustees of S.S. No. 14, Fourth Line, have engaged .hiss Annie Hud- son ass towhee at salary of $400. -Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Poliaard and Mrs, New- ton McAuley, have returned frons. Hamilton, where they were attending the funeral of Mrs. Charles Praft, De - teased ♦vas a: daughter of the former and as sister Of the latter and was 'high- ly esteemed. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones. 111AItnzA(i 0,-A pretty churchwed- ding took place at St, \fares church on Wednesday morning, Sept. 23rd, when .Miss Kate Welsh, of Cherry Grove, became the bride of Mr. Thos. Nagle, of Blanshard. The Rev. Fath- er Bi:ennan officiated. The bride, who was attended by her sister, Miss Fan- nie Walsh, wore a beautiful wedding dress of cream voile and carried at bou- quet of cream roses and maiden hair ferns. Mr. James Nagle, the groom's brother was groomsman. After the ceremony the wedding party returned to the home of the bride where asump- tuous dinner was served. In the even- ing there was a wedding party given by Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Walsh, the bride's parents, in honor of the event. The bridal gifts were maagnificent,com- prising articles of use and value. The bride is spoken of as a genial and high- ly respected young lady and is an ideal house keeper, while the groom is one of one popular and well-to-do young farmers and we predict for Mr. and Mrs. Nagel a life of peace and plenty. They have settled down to the sterner - realities of life on the groom's fine farm on the Blanshard and Nissouri town line. BIRTHS. MCMARTIN.-In Hensall, on Sept. 17. to Mr. and Mrs. Peter McMartin, a. daughter. SANDERSON-In McGillivray, on Sept. 22, to Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sanderson,., • a daughter. DISJARDIN.E-At GrandBend, on Sept.. 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Abr. Disjardine, a daughter. MARRIAGES. BLUNDY-ROBERTS-In Parkhill, on Sept. 23, by Rev. D. McRae, John Bhindy, of Sarnia, to Mary Cather- ine Roberts, of Parkhill. WEIR-RAsoer.-In Detroit, on Wed- nesday, Sept. 23, Mr. W. T. M. Weir, son of Mr. Geo. Weir, Leamington, to Miss Eva Rason, of Detroit. BISSETT--ANGUs.-In London, ' on Sept. 23rd, at the residence of.' the M bride's parents, Elias street _.iL.L. , Bissett eldest son of Mr. ` John : Bis -- sett, to Miss Hattie Angus; all of London. BR A ND`r- LugTON-In Forest Mich.,. Miss Ethel M. Brandt and Mr. John Luxton, formerly of Exeter, on Sep- tember 23rd DEATHS BEAvEItS.-In Farquhar,nnSe Sept. P • eith, Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers.. .- - n Zurich, on Sept. 25th, Michael Zeller, aged 78 years. STA 1QBURY.,-InBa field on Sept. : . Mg a a r ieri to R. Stanbur l y, eldest daughter of Root. vl , g Stanbury;aget4' • 24: years.,