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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1904-3-31, Page 1r 0 (1 or lt, EIGHTEENTH YEAR, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1904. EASTER GREETINGS! —FROM— The SOVEREIGN BANK OF GAM (New Reading Alatter appears in tYrisspace each week.). Bran' bes in Rulon County et:— EXETER: OREIITON, DASUWOO'D, HENSALL. ZURICH, ()LI\'TON • N. B. -Our Offices will be Closed on GOOD FRIDAY and LAS -TER MONDAY as they are Bank Holidays. Madman R. Stonlnry,, F. E. Karn, Solicitors Manager, Exeter StAireRi .id 7 ,.^s l Iv,' r'0r "iiY6 y : >MEISMO 400 pr. Lace Curtains At -25 per vent. less than no ular Pz'ioeS, Heading the list of inducements this store affords its custpmers is the great advantage of our Lace; Curtain department. The borders are Artistic in Design; centres are of floral and block designs; edges are part of the curtain as all our goods have BUTTON -HOLE EDGE. Prices, 25c. to $7.00 a pair. T L PAPER DESIGNS 150WAL To select from this big stock requires your time and patience. It is not usual for a New Firm to put on their shelves at once such a mag- nificent and immense variety of the BEST, NOBBIEST, DAINTIEST, and MOST COMPLETE STOOK of WALL PAPERS as we have done. Patronise our Wall Paper Rooms for the latest effects in colors, and prett- iest of patterns. • Prices from 3c..to 25c. a roll. $2,25 for Nairn's. Linoleum, 4 yds. wide; regular price $2,75. all per cent, off onll Cash Purchases— redeemable in Triple Plate Silverware. 44E & GA 1?I_ E �O1�Lt�STO � � � p Are You Looking • FOR AN IHYESTITIENT7 IF SO BUY A FARM IN THE Far Fahied Souris River District Then, You'll be. winner. W. E. LA ON, ALAMEDA, ASSA. Correspondence Solicited.. Dr, Ovensof London f , SURGEON DENTIST, SPECIALIST DISEASES of EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT. - GLASSES PROPERLY FITTED, Visits EXETER, MONTHLY Office:—Commercial Hotel. Dates of y1S1tS--JWednesdays, May 4, ly 27, September 7, October 4, November 2, November 80. - Loudon ;Office: -225. Queens Ave. LLOYD P. JONES Organist and Choir Master of the Trivia Blemerial Medern methods. Thoroughness.Voice, Harmony, 1► iOREY TO LOAN. We have a large amount of private funds toloan on fano and village properties at low rates of inter- est. GLADMAN & STANBTJIIY, Barristers, Solicitors,Main et., Exeter Ont E RNEST ELLIOT, CONVEYANCER, ETC. ,. Private funds to loon Oh farm and village ge t>ro, petty at lowest rates of interest, Acootlnts collected, .. OEk'ICE --;.--rilninStreetY Exeter, Sala' Rooster. beri'ai'tioe getting their salebiils printed at the AevooxrE•offmte will receive a REE notice under this heading until tide ofsale. Il Monday, April 4.—Real Estate and Household d Sited , the prepOrty of ,l"ncob Tavist, Crediten. Sale at 1 o'clock. O. Brown, And... Thursday, April 7. ---high grade cattle and pigs, on IOt 22, concession 2, Hay, one utile south of North Boundary, the property et J. II. Petty, Sale at one e'oldcic p, 1n. II. S. rhlllps, Auctioneer, NOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. Sodom The undcrsigiied will oiler for sale by public ane. Won, if not previously sold, on Saturday, April 2nd, 1204 at 2 o'clook p. m., the village property situated on Stmcoo Street,, Exeter, being 1ots66, 60, S7. There is on the premises . a frame house, frame stable, a number of fruit trees, good well: of water and other convenieuoes. Nor particulars apply to Robt, Delve,. Thames Road, or to )J. Brown, Auctioneer, Exeter, Sarelita The snow is about all gone, but the roadsare in bad shape. --Mrs. Seth Brown is very ill at present:—Mr. Thos. Atkinsonawho has been on the siok list, is able to be around again.— Mr, HeeaLio Reynolds has rented his farm tc Messrs. Geenthe.rr and Snell, of Dashwood for two years, fcr which he receives a good rental. Mr. • Rey, nolds intends taking a trip out ` West the conking Bummer. We wish bins succcess.—Rev, Moriock and daughter. of Dashwood, were the guests of Mr. W. M. Reynolds this weak. WANTED. --SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS PERSONS in each state to travel for house established eleven years and with a Large capital, to call upon ineroh• ants and agents for successful and profitable line. Permanent engagement. Weekly cash salary of $24 and: all traveling expenses and hotel , bills advanced in cash each week. Experience not essential, Alen. tion reference and enclose self-addressed envelope. THE NATIONAL, 332 Dearborn St., Chicago. Lucan News as received here last week o f the death of Mrs. F. Brand, a former resident of this place, the"sad eves3:trc- oming'on Wedrtesday:at SLeath ray. Mr. Harry Oollins has rebutted to town after spending the winter in Vienna, Ont --Mr. (J. J. Murdy was a repre- sentative of the Liman Lodge Canadi- an Order of Chosen Friends, who held their annual convention atToron- to last week.—Miss Laura Neil, who had the misfortune to Break her collar bone recently, is able to be out again. --Reeve McComb has purchased the residence of Mr. Thos. Orme to which place he will move in the near future. It is Mr. McOomb's. intention to add. another story to the present building as soon as the weather will premit. MONEY TO LOAN, We have unlimited private funds for in vestment upon, farm or Tillage property, at lowest rates of interest, I)IORsoN & OARLINe, Barristers, eto., Exeter. 'U,ANTED.—SPEOIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this county and adjoining territories, to repre- sent and advertise an old established business house of solid finanoial standing- Salary 821 weekly, with expenses, paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Expenses advanced ; position perm, anent. We furnish everything. Address THE CO, I.UMBIA, 030'rilonon Bldg., Chicago, Ill. Zurich Mr. Arthur Benedict and family, of Crediton, spent a few days here during the week.—Miss Horner, of Drysdale, was the guest of Mrs. Henry Ortwein last week—Miss Josephine Schilbe, of the 14th concession, left last week. for Detroit.—Miss Ross has been en- gaged. as Milliner at D. Merner's mil- linery department, while Miss Gibson, of Blyth, will preside over D.S. Faust's department and Miss McIntyre, of Parkhill, will look after the headgear at Mr. Preeter's store,—Mrs: H. 0: Doan returned Friday from Toronto where she was attending the Grand Lodge meeting of the Chosen Friends. -After a few months' visit with rela- tives and friends here Mr. Logis Well left' Wednesday for his home in Cava- lier, N.D.—Dr. Buchanan has disposed of a quarter of his section of land in Manitoba, the price received being $10 per acre.—The Local flax mill is expect- ed to shut down shortly. The owners have nearly $8000 worth of finished rnaterial on hand and have been wait- ing some months for cars to ship. Mr. Jno. Ford, Jr.; *bo has been a resident of Sodom for a number 'of years, has moved with his family into the house recently vacated by Mr, Al- ward.—Mr, SilaS Staniake, who pur- chased Mr. Wur. Ching's farm last Week, intends moving onto it shortly. Mr. Ching and family intend moving to the Northwest. We are sorry to lose suchgood citizens its Mr, and Mrs. Ching and they carry with theta the good wiabes of their ninny friends.— Mrs. Silas Stanlake is visiting in Lon- don, the guiles of Mrs, John Leathorn, who- is ill. --Mr. Tos. McDonald, Jr., is atpiesent very ill with pneumonia. Mr. Fred •Green is also•confined t� his bed withatn attack of lutnbage.—Miss May Hogg has recovered from her re- cent illness and has resumed her du- ties in the school.—The water has been so high that it washed out aportion of the lake road and in some places ran over it to a foot in depth, Brinsley. J. Keown, who has bean laid up with an attack of rheumatism, is not im- proving. -Mrs. W. W. Kerrisr'ecover- ing from her recent illness. She with her husband leave in a few days for London township, where Mr. Kerr has rented a farm. We are sorry to see them leaving here but wish them much happiness in their new home. -John Hayes, of this township recently pur- chased the 75 acre farm of E. King, of Stephen, for the handsome sum of $4,500. He will take possession next fall.—Wm. Hardy has moved to the 15th concession of London township. —The•fiood on Thursday and the fol- lowing days were the worst that has been seen here for years. --Mrs. Harris' sale was well attended on Friday and everything sold well.—Mrs. Robert Watson still continues ill.—Mr. Edgar Oorbert, of Corbett,'visited friends and relatives in these parts last week,prior to leaving for Minot, N. Dak.—Miss Mae Harris left Tuesday for London Junction, where she has accepted a po- sition as clerk.—Mrs. Edwards was the guest of Miss Jane Craven last week. Mr. W. Windsor is still very low.— Mr. and Mrs. Wm.- Corbett and Mrs. John Lewis attended Mr. J. 0. Cor- bett's sale Tuesday. -=Mr. E. Harris iu- tends leaving Thursday for the North West. DIED.—One of the early settlers of McGillivray, in the person of Mr. An- drew Panton, died at bis residence on Wednesday, March 16. Deceased was in his 82nd year and was highly re- spected by all who knew him. The funeral took place on Friday to the Salem cemetery and was largely at- tended, the Rev. Thibaudeau officiat- ing NOTICE TO _CREDITORS Of Jobb Brock, late of the Township of Ushorne, in the County of Hur- on, Yeoman, deceased. Po scant to Sec. 38 of Chapter 120, of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 180'7, notice is hereby given that all creditors and others having claims against the es- tate of John Brook, late of the Township of Os- borne, yeoman, who died borne in the Count of Huron, ra i, en or about the 10thdayof November, A. D. 1003, are, on or before the 20111 day of April, 1004, to send hypoet, prepaid, to George Brock, Esq., Winchelsea P. 0,. or to D, A. rolmeton, Esq., Itnnock .P, 0„ Ex, ecutors of the said deceased, or to Messrs. Dickson li Carling, their Solicitors Exeter P. 0., theirchristain. names and surnames, atfdresses and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims, a statement of their accounts and the nature of the securities (if any held by them, and that after the day last aforesaid the said executors will proceed to distribute the as, Sets of the said deceased among the'parties entitled thereto, having regard only Id such claims of which notice shall have been given as above requiredand. the Bald Executors will not be liable for the said as- sets or env apart thereof, to any person or persons of no have. been e•. claims Boil a shall t r whose alolrn ora ceived by them at the time of such distribution, Whorl & Carlin Solicitors far Executors, Exeter, Dated 4t Exeter this 28th day of March, IOW, Stamm, - Miss Celia Oampbell, of Toronto, is borne visiting her father who is ill. -- Miss Jessie Allen, who has been suffer. ing from au attack of quinsy, is recov- ering. -Mr. J. Hamilten, who has been on a few weeks' visit to his daughter, Mrs. (Dr,) Ilutham, atSt. Marys, has returned. home.—Miss LindaDrake is recovering from her :recent illness, as is also _Mrs. Oarlin.—Mr, and Mrs Jef- fery have returned from Buffalo, where they spent several months. Mr. Jef- fery will leave shortly for Weyburn, Assa., where he has taken up a home- stead. Mrs: Jeffery will retrain here till June, when she will join her hus- band in that great country. DEATl3.—T1ie pain and sufferings of Mr. Ernest Allen has been ended. De- ceased had been suffering from an at- tack of appendicitis, but had fully re- coveredand was able to be out again and was looking well, when he was stricken with. inflammation. As the loved ones were administering to his .wants from day to day with 'incessant care, it was noticed toward the last that he was gradually growing' weak- er and that his' days on earth were numbered. His sufferings at times were intense, but he bore all very pa- tiently; and knew it was the Saviour's will and to that will he was resigned. He was a bright young man of seven- teen summers and was a generalfavor- ite here with the young people and his young friends are sorrow -stricken at his early demise. The,remains• •were laid to rest in the Staffs cemetery on Mo flaws. ?1st inst., and the Large num- ber in attendance testified to the- es- teem in which he was held. The sym- psthy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones. DEATI;;.—Fuller . particulars are to hand this week regarding the death of Mrs. Arthur W. Bice, of the 8th con., who passed away on March 21st,at the age of 28 years,6 months 8 days. De- ceased underwent an operation for ap pendicitiS some nine months ago and never fully recovered from the effects, tubercular cells having formed on the appendix, which ultimately caused her death,. The best medical skill was pin- cured and all. that loving hands could do was done but to no avail; her work on earth was completed and to -day she rests from ber labors. Although at times she suffered most severely she wits very patient and rgave' as little trouble as possible to these adniinister- ing to her wants. Mrs. Bice was of bright ad attractivepersonality and was it daughter of Mts. Wm. Rowe, of this place. Her presence will be sadly missed ir, the household as well as by her friends by whom she was highly respected. Had anything been wanting to show how the whole com- munity felt over the sad event and the very general regard entertained for the family it was found in the large turnout of mourners to take part in the solemn funeral services.. In the midst of so much commiseration for the beeared husband r ed and three small 1 e sympa- thy Ili )lt- fill measure of Tricor v sons a i s thy, is extended to thein from this lvi- Cinity, Grand Bend Bruce Bossenberry has gone to Sar- nia, where he has accepted a position. He will be greatly missed here as he was a great favorite. -Maurice Bren- ner has accepted a situation at Skipka for the summer.—A son has arrived at the home of Mr. Joseph Disjardine and as a consequence Joe is all smiles.— Mrs. Fred Page is attending her sister, Mrs. Jerry Brophey, at Shipka, who is suffering from an attack of inflamma- tion of the lungs.—Mr. Warwick, of Brockville, has secured the contract of the building of a pier and water break here and intends to commence as soon as the ice is out of the lake.— Richard. Hamilton has purchased the sash and door factory in Dashwood and is busy getting things in shape for the coming summer.—Mr. Adding- ton Bossenberry, who has been spend- ing some time in Thedford, returned home Monday.—Mr. John Gill, of Exe- ter, spen t Wednesday here.—Mr. Cope- land, of St. Marys, was the guest of Mr. Robt. Hamilton a few days last week.—Mr. Walter Station is building a new stable.—Ernest Mason has ac- cepted a position with Mr. Jos. Been - net. as hostler.—Mr. Syrus Green lost a valuable horse Friday by drowning. --There was quite an exciting time here on Saturday morning when word was received that Klondyke was un- der nater. In a very short time anum- ber ofbon ts and a gang of nen were soon on the scene and after some dif- ficulty all the people were rescued and most of the cattle. The loss will be considerable and much sympathy is expressed for the suffering ones. D. FERGUSON'S SUICIDE. --A roan whose name is inseparably connected with miningin the Lardeau, and who was reputeto be worth his $100,000, was David Ferguson,.. whose suicide at Saanicb, Vancouver Island, has al- ready been reported. He made a deep gash in his throat with a penknife and bled to death. The body was found in the bush, where it bad been since De- cember 20 last. Ferguson was a pio- neer of the Lardeau, and located the town site which' hears his name. The Vanconver World says:—He came to Vancouver last November, and went from here to. the Island. He disap- peared from Victoria on December 19, and about Christmas his brothers be- came anxious and issued a reward of $1,000 for the recovery of his body dead or alive. Only .kow has " Mr. Pimlott won the sum, he finding the remains of the suicide, with the jugu- larvein severed:. The face was con. siderably decotnposed. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of suicide when despondent. David Ferguson was en- gaged in mining here for twenty years. With his brothers he opened up the famous Triune mine, which shipped high-grade silver lead ore during the depth of the silver depression, and the success of which did as much as any- thing to draw attention to that high grade region., The brothers sold the mine to the Metropolitan Company, of Detroit, taking some or the purchase money in shares, David Ferguson al- so ownedconsiderable other property in the district. amounting' in all in round figures to $100,000. He leaves a father and mother residing ar.t Sftanich, and six brother; also two sisters, He wag born at Grand Bend, Huron can. 8ANDERs & CIi,E,TJt",l..d, Prop's UP -TO - DATE DRUO STORE! there One Door South of Post Office. W hose W S ovi r h , B.3 Gh itist aqdDruggist. Having opened an up-to-date drugstore we are pre- pared to supply yotu wants in drug lilies with new and clean stock, es T o9nnfiioo i! " ' FI� r We. have a. have stock of J (GLASSES, and can fit you on shortest notice if you need them, � "r � - Gra . i . k: A O 1f R Er 1 dusts Canadian College of Optico Crediton Miss Calvin, of Brussels, has been engaged as milliner by Mr. Samuel Brown for the corning season.—Mr. James Clark's iruotion sale, which was held last Wednesday, was attended by it very large number from the village, and neighborhood. Live stock went at very high figure. The sale amouut-. ed in all to about2700,—We are pleas- ed 1 ed to learn that Mr. Wnl. Lewis, J.P., who has been very ill for some time,. is rapidly recovering. --Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Anderson entertained a few friends on Wednesday evening. Danc- ing and other amusements were in- dulged in till the wee sma' houre.— The Misses Leah and Mary Yonng bave started dressmaking over Mr. 7. H. Holtztnan's tailor shop. We wish them every success. --Our Dr. is sport- ing a new. driver and certainly makes things hum while driving through town.—Miss Martha Eilber returned. to Buffalo Tuesday, after attending to her mother, who has been very ill but is now on a fair way to recovery.— The snow and ice has been cleaned off bur walks, thus making walking easier and safer. The new cement walks are cracked in several places from the frost.—Messrs. S. Brown and C. Zwic- ker were in London last week and while there interviewed the City Board of Trade and several of the protniuent men of the city regarding the proposed branch of the C.P.R. through this neighborhood. They re- port having received good encourage- ment and were promised London's ce operation in building the road. If the road is built we feel sure the C.P.R. will find the road a profitable one, as large amounts of brick, tile, stock, grain, fruit and farm produce are ship- ped from here. —Rev. G. D. Damm and Mr. Jno. Wind are ill with la grippe. We trust they will soon recover. Ow- ing to Rev. Damin's illness there was no service in the Evangelical church Sunday evening. The special meet- ings which were to be held during this week had to be postponed until some future time.—Mr. Jacob Haist is hav- ing a sale of his real estate and house- hold effects next Monday, April 4. Mr. Hoist intends giving up housekeeping and will make his home in future with Mr. Chas. Brown.—Miss Lizzie Eilber, of Detroit, is visiting her parents.— Mr. Haggle, of Berlin, spent Sunday at the German parsonage.—Therecent thaw caused the river to rise to an alarming height last Friday and Sat- urday. All the cellars near the river were flooded and some of thelive stood in the stables had to be removed as they were in danger of being drowned. It was very fortunate that the weath- er changed on Sunday, because the bridge was in great danger of being carried away. ty, Ont., and was 42 years EASTER SnuvicES.-Rev. G. D.Damm of the Evangelical church, will preach appropriate Easter services next Sun- day morning and evening. In the af- ternoon the scholars of the Sunday school will give a special Easter pro- gram in the basement of the church.— Rev. Holmes, of Granton, will occupy the pulpit in the Methodist church both morning and evening and will address the Sunday school in the af- ternoon. Mr. Jones, of Winchelsea, will also be present and give an ad- dress. On Monday evening the choir and Sunday school will give a . grand entertainment in the Town Hall and we feel sure there will be a great treat in store for those who attend. A sil- ver collection will be taken at the door. Let everybody come. Winchelsea Fae Lasa WEDDING BELLS.—The • home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. t)elbnidge was the scene of a pretty event on Wednesday, March 23rd, when their eldest daugh- ter, Miss Emma, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, to Mr. Jas. Brooks. a prosperous young farmer of this vicinity. As the weddiug march. was played by Mrs. Thos. Oke, of Exe- ter, the bride appeared, leaning on the arm of her father: She was unattend- ed and looked charming in a whitelus- tre, trimmed with white applique and carried a beautiful bouquet. Rev. W. H. Cooper,ofElirnville, performed the ceremony under an arch of evergreens decorated with carnations and immed- iately above the bride was suspended a bell, trimmed with roses and carna- tions. After the ceremony had been petforrned and the usual congratula- tions extended, all repaired to the din- ing room where °, sumptuous wedding dinner had been prepared by the hos- tess. The tables fairly groaned under- neath the weight of so many palatable things„ that it is needless to say that many groaned upon Ieaving then, When all had been satisfied in this part of the house it was found that Mr. Jones and Rev. Cooper were at [work and agood entertainment was to be given in the parlor. Rev.•Cooper oc- cupied the chair in his usua.. good style. The program consisted of solos and recitations from Miss Martin, with solos and duets from Mi'.. Oke and Mrs. Balman.and speeches from Mr. Del - bridge, the host, and from Mr. John felbridge, uncle of the bride, Mr.Prid- ham, ex, M.P., J. G. Jones and others. With the singing of the national an- them the more sleep -seeking people, retuned home, while those who wish- ed for fun and amusement remained until the small hours of the morning. The bride was the recipient of many costly and useful presents, among oth- ers being $50 in gold from the parents, with a nice crisp bank note from the groom. Guests were present from London, St. Marys, Exeter and sur- rounding country. The happy young couple will reside ou the farm on the 5th concession, recently pur- chased by the groom from Enos Row- cliffe. Your correspondentjoins a host of friends in wishing Mr. and. Mrs. Brooks a long, prosperous and happy wedded life. MARRIAGES. MCDONALD.—Jo•I•INsoN. —At Parkhill, on March 28rd, by the Rev. Robert Aylward, B.A., W m.IIeury McDon- ald, of West Williams, to Isabella Johnson, of Parkhill. COLE.—At Lumley,- ou . March 29th, Alfred Cole in his 70th year. ROIioTl3AM—In Parkhill, on March 20, Geo. Robothatn, aged 84 years. PAXTON—In McGillivray, on Marc:h16, Andrew Paxton, aged 81 years. BLAZIEIe—in Mitchell, on March 20, Elizabeth., beloved wife of George Blazier, aged 77 years, 10 months. BoiLEs—In Hibbert, Huron road, on March 23, John Boiles, aged 00 years and 10 months. ALLAN --At Cromarty, on March 19, dames Ernest Allen, aged 17 years, 1 month, 2 days. RUblsti—In St. Marys, on March 22, Mr. C.S., Ramsey, manager Traders' hank, aged 65 years. PAINTING TIME We are Well Prepared to Supply Your pants. Hollywood Ready Mixed Paint 15, 25 and 45c. per can Jewel Ready Mixed. Paint n. 15, 25 and 450. per ca Enamelet For Interior Decorations a . 20, 35 and 50cper tin �► Varnish Stains For Renewing: Old Furniture 15, 30, and 50c. p er can Carriage Paintt Paint. Brush All 4Crc, per can Rouudolors Flat, 5, 10, 15 and 20c, 25 and � , 5 to ` 1.50 � ti) Asking.. . Color Cards fOr, .. I,.0,,,,,nl ra 1_.wtuiv uidleas alk cep 1xr a