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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1904-4-7, Page 1EIGHTEENTH YEAR. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY APRIL 7, 1904. SANDERS & Cz Ez'1CTet? Prop's (New Reading blather appears in this spare each weak.) ff� te''�9`rJ • EXETER, OREDITON, A WOLF AT THE DOOR HEALTHY, Robust Savings Aeeouet "keeps the wolf from the door." It is at harrier against many of the evils which beset people with small incomes, How is it with you? Do you keep a. SAV- INGS Account? This Bank awaits you. Brant:hes in Huron Cnunty ata- D.ASHWOOD, HENSALL. ZURICH, CLINTON '. THE SOVEREIGN BANK OF CANADA Madman F Stanbury, F. E. Karat, Solicitors Manager, Exeter sws i s�aeNl resat• ee"Vel. 'K• astir., 400 pr. Lace U r t .. ins At 25 per cent. legis than Regular Prices, Heading the Iist of inducements this store affords its customers is the great advantage of our Lace Curtain department. The borders are Artistic in Design; centres are of floral and block designs;• p edges are art of the etlrtain as all our oods have BUTTON-I3OL• E EDGE. Prices, 25c. to $7.00 a pair. IN FALL PAPER DESIGNS 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 10 per cent. off on all Cash Purchases- redeemable in Triple Plate Silverware. POPUESTONE & GTRDI1'1Et. Are You Looking FOR AN IKVESTMENT IF SO BUY A FARM IN THE Far Fayed Souris River Distric Then, You'll be a Winner. W. E. LA TON, ALAMEDA, ASSA. Correspondence Solicited. Dr. Ovens, of London, SURGEON, DENTIST, SPECIALIST DISEASES of EXE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT. GLASSES PROPERLY FITTED. Visits EXETER, MONTHLY Office;Commercial Hotel. ]fates o Visits-- Wednesdays, May 4, June 1, June 2i), July 27, September 7, October 4, November 2, November 30, London Office: -225 Queens Ave.. LLOYD P, JONES Organist and Choir Master of the Trivitt Meinocial Church, Teacher -Piano, Organ, Voice, Harmony. Modern methods, Thoroughness. ERNEST ELT.IOT, CONVEYANCER, ETC. Pt•iyate funds to loan on farm and village pro - potty at lowest rates of interest. :A,e ounts Collected, OP ICE -•--Main Street, Exeter. LIQUOR LICENSE ACT. In accordance with the Provisions of the. Liquor, Lieensc Act, public, notiee is hereby given that a • meeting of the Board of License Commissioners for ' the License District of. South hutch will be held at the Queen's hotel in the Village of Refloat on the to,k •e. rn. • 20th day of April, lost., at 10 o t u , ,, to con- sider a pli0ataons for the sale of liquor in the said distract f South Huron for 1004.1005. The jut applicant for Tavern License 18 It M. 14 t l gra Hotel, St. Joseph. Contin,14 a ss l for the current year were; -'mown Lioensesissued y Taverns 5, Village Tavern Licenses S, Six Manths 1, Shop 2 nehip Tavern Licenses 10. Applications for l.roenses lobe 1.004.5 are, Town Taverns 5, Shops 2, Village T.avcrns,8, Six Months 1, Shops 2, Township Taverns 10. Anypetitionagainsf the. granting of any License p anted Premises must be lodged With the oranyl lC meeting f undersigned at least foiir'days Worn the n eota ig d the Board. W M, DALLANTYNE, License Inspector. hfortli. WANTED. -SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS PERSONS in each state to travel for house established eleven years and with a large capital, to tall upon merch- 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, Men- tion reference and enclose self-addressed envelope. TI3.E NATIONAL, 382 Dearborn St, Chicago. MONEY TO LOAN, We have unlimited private funds for in- vestment upon farm or village property, at lowest rates of interest. DIosSON & QAhtIna , Barristers, etc., Exeter. WANTED,-SPEOIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this County and adjoining territories, to repre- sent and advertise an old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary S21 weekly, with expenses, paid each Monday by cheek direct from headquarters, Expenses advanced ; position perm,. anent. We furnish, eyerything. Address THE CO- LUMBIA, 030 Mohan llicdg., Chicago, 10. NOTICE CREDITORS Of John Brock, late of the Township of Ushorne, in the County of Bur - on, Yenanate deceased. Pursuit to Sec. 38 of Chapter 125, of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1807, notice is hereby given that nil ereditoi;a and others having claims against the es. tate of John Brook, late of the Township of Us - borne, in the County of Huron, yeoman, who died on or about the 10th clay of Novetnber, A. 17. 1003, are, on or before the 200h day of Aprib, P. 0 1004, to send by post, prepaid, to George Brook Esq., Esq., ivinchelsoa Rx. 0,, or to 111. A. Johnston, Esq., an r li' n centers of the said deceased, 01 to Messrs, Die so St Carling, their Solicitors Exeter P. 0,, their christaln naives and surnames, addresses and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims a statement of their accounts and the nature of the secueities of any) held by then), and that after the day last aforesaid the sad executors Will preceed to distribite the as. sets of the said'deceased among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to such claims of which notice shall have been given as above required, and the said )executors will hot be liable for the said as• bats 08 any part thereof, to any person er persons of whose claim or claims notice shall liar bave.been re ceivod by them at the Buie of such distribtition. O1oksen ,Si Marling, Solititees forlexeouterer, Exeter. Bated at Exeter this 28th day of 3Xaroh,1001. �litnvilie BEAT I of Mas. V u .-Death this week has claimed another of our resi- dents in the person of Mee. Thos. Vale, who passed away oa Tuesday last at the riga of 66 years. The deceased has been i.n poor health for some time but her condition did not assuine a serious nature until about two weeks ago, when dropsy, coupled with heart trou- ble•set in and her case soon became much worse. On Tuesday while the attendants were absent from her room the patient niatde an attempt to get out of bed end in so -doing fell ou the. back of her head inflicting; a severe gash. The attcuclant heard her fall and immediately run to her assistance hut) she expired in a few seconds. She leaves an aged partner to Mourn her demise. The funeral takes place to the Exeter cemetery to -day (Thurs- day) at one o'clock. Centralia On i\;iondayFarmer Bros., of Exeter, f purchased that excellent stock arm. opposite their other farm in the town- ship of McGillivray, from Mr. Timothy Cotter. Combined they may be Con- sidered as among the best premises in the township for the raising of crops autl fur pasturing stock, -Mr. Norman Sweitzer, of Stephen, left this week for the Nest, taking with him several horses and a quantity of settlers' ef- sects.-Mr. Abbott, of Kincardine, is visiting friends here. -Mrs. Kershaw, of Detroit, is visiting friends in the vil- lage, -Mrs. H. Mills and Mrs. Ander- son are visiting friends in Exeter. - Mr. E. Oolwill was in London on busi- ness last week. -Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Willis were in Loudon on Seturday.- Mrs. R. _Cobleigh, of London, spent Easter with friends in town. -Mr. P. Lane and family left for the West on. Monday. -Miss E. Abbott, of. London, is Visiting her sisters in town this week. -Mrs. P. Brown was visiting her mother, Mrs. Boyle, a .few days during the week. -Rev. Hutton was in London on Monday. -Mr. and Mrs. W. Foster left Monday for Winnipeg.- Mrs. R. Handford spent the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. A. Redden, in London. -The Epworth League will hold their anniversary meeting on Monday' next. -Mrs. Boyle, who has been on the sick list, is able to . be around again. -Mrs: A. Hicks, who has been suffering from an attack of la grippe, has recovered. --Wm. Hicks, of London. spent a few days with his sister at the Dufferin House. --Mr, A. Callfas left Monday in charge of Mr. Lane's horses, bound for the West. Dashwood • Easter Morn broke hereabouts with a stiff crust covering Mother Earth, and a frostiness lingering in the air that the later unclouded play of the sun's beams failed to extract altogeth- er from the brisk north winds. So cool and un-Easterlike were the tem- peratures, that delicate token of the season,the Easter bonnet, scarce dared appear. Winter headgear and winter garments were still in favor. Yet with- al it was a bright Sunday, and the sac- red edifices of the village were the cen- tre of attraction for large numbers of worshippers. The Easter festival must always be welcome in the churches. More than at any other period of the year is there abroad a spirit of hope, e joy and peace. Hope permeates' the sermon and in the choir loft the re- frain is caught up in glad anthems of praise. The story of a risen Christ is told in word and song. It was so Sun- day. Alter and chancel were nicely decorated with flowers, betokening the resurrection in nature, emblematic of that greater resurrection. -The pub- lic school here has been cleaned during the vacation. Our teachers are enjoy- ing their holidays at their respective homes. -Mr. George Kellerman spent his Easter vacation at Napierville, where his sou, Arthur, is a student at the North Western College. -Among the visitors who spent the Easter vaca- tion acation here we noticed: -Miss Emma. Smith and gentleman friend, ,London; Miss Flossie Snell and lady friend, To- ronto; Miss Sophia Clark, Detroit; Mr. Ismond, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Win. Brenner and Mr. J. Brenner, Stratford. Misses Laura Goetz and Emma Oall- fas have gone to Detroit. -Master Herb Miller and sister, Miss Thersa, left Monday for Brantford. -Mr. Philip Fossel is having new siding put on his house. -Mr. John Hoffman left Tues- day for Guelph where he has secured a position.- Mr. David Grigg has sold his house and lot in the village to Mr. Steir, of Rainham. His household ef- fects has arrived and he will take pos- session of his house as soon as Mr.. Grigg earl move out, -Mrs. Miller nrov- ed into her new home Tuesday. -Mr. Richard Baker wears a broad smile these days, his wife presenting him with a Good Friday gift in the person- ality of a bouncing baby boy. Oon- gratulations.-Mr. George Wambold spent his holidays with his grand- rnother at Berlin. The old lady is over 80 years of age and no doubt George's visit will he a source of happiness to her. -The nuisical entertainment in the Y.P.A, last Thursday evening was a decided success. -Rev. a,nd Mrs, More lock visited friends in Crediton Mon - clay. -Mr. Henry L, Kraft received the sad intelligence on \'Vednesda'ty of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. Jacob Schnieder, which sad event occurred at North Dakota. Mr. Peter Schra der, Mrs. II. L. Kraft and Mrs: G. Koch, brother and sisters of the de- ceased, left on Thursday for Dakota to attend the funeral. DIED. -Death has once more invad- ed our midst end left the home of Mr, and Mrs. Isaac Miller sad Old desolate, by removing therefrom their infant child, the sad event occuring on Tues. day. The hearts of the parents will be sorely tried at the loss of their dear little babe, but we trust that es He 'stooped. dud carried. the little one home, His presence may remain and cheer the bereaved parents. Kill Vet U The lest is found --nice weather,--- Miss Nero. Collins is visiting her sister. Mrs. 13, Mullitan, at Dublin, -We are pleased to see Mrs, Chas. Holt out again, --Mr. John Cole. of Lumley, vis- ited Mr. Chas.Holt for a few days this week, --Mr, M.E. McCann, of Solgirtb, Man., is visiting friends here. He speaks highly of to West. --Miss Ka- tie Currie has been visiting. her rela- tives here for two weeks. -Mr. Wrn. \Nitrol had the misfortnne on Sunday evening to lose 000 of his valuable show bot•ses, valued at $250.-A horse owned by Mr, Patrick Glavin and at- tached tached .to a road cart Made a lively von the other day hat was.ceiptnred by Mr. B. Ounninghaln before iuly damage was lone. BriliSi ey. Mr. Elmer Amos, of Dentield, re turned home Thursday evening for the Easter holidays, -The Misses Mildred and Eva Corbett are home for the holi- days. They spent Monday with friends ` millinery opening in Corbett, -Zile mull ne y p g was heidlast week, -Miss ElsieBrowu, of London, is visiting friends in this vi- cini.tye-Mrs. Harris spent a few days last week with friends in Parkhill. - Mr. Albert Morgan bought the farm recently, owned by Mr. .Tas. Morgan, on the 411i con., the former having sold his farm to Mr. John Morgan. Messrs. Wrn. Windsor and John Tor- rance still continue ill, -Miss Mabel Gilbert, of Wyton, is spending the holidays at her home here, -Mr. Will Amos, of Brigdeu, spent a few days here 61uring the week. -Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kerr, of London, were the gnests of Mrs. M. Gilbert during Easter.- Mr. and Mrs. Moses Pierce spent a few days with friends in Toronto last week. Henson Alex. Lewis intends moving from Hensall shortly.-Mr.T. Bell and wife, have returned to their home in Bee - ton, after a pleasant visit with friends here. -Miss Lou Moir is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Jos Case, at Toronto. -Miss Helen Swan spent afew days in Toronto during the week. -Mr. Sin- clair, of Chiselhurst, contemplates moving to Hensel' shortly. -Mr. Rich- ardson, of Wyoming, occupied the pul- pit of the Carmel ch (nal onSnnday.-- Miss Acheson, teacher of No, 1, Tuc- kersmith, is "spending the holidays in Toronto. -John Blatchford, who was stricken with paralysis a few days ago and deprived of his speech and the use of one side, is'on the mend. -Mrs. Jes. Taylor visited her son in Toronto dur- ing the holidays. -Mrs. McLeod, who has•been .`raring friends in town for several weeks, has returned to her home in Detroit. -G. J. Sutherland has sold the dwelling of Mr. Wm. Bu- bolz's on the London road to Mr. Sim- on Dow, who takes possession May 1. -Mr. Adam Reichert, who has been i11 with blood poisoning, is improving. Friday being the anniversary of the caucitixion, known throughout Chris- tendom as SNood•Fr•iday, services ;were held in the English church here. The weather was wet and cold but the ser- vices were well attended. Crediton Our public school closed Thursday for the Easter holidays. On Thurs- day afternoon a program was rendered by the pupils in the principal's room , which was very interesting. The lady teachers, Misses Edith Robson and ,Sara Saulter, are spending the holi- days with their parents in Clinton and Parkhill respeetively.-The ice left the river Thursday which has lowered the water a great deal thus averting all danger of having the bridge carried away,-i\Ir..Ernest Simpson, of Dut- ton, gage our town a flying visit Tues- day and spent the time with old ac- quaintances. -Mrs. Harry Dyer, and Miss Sophia Clark, of Detroit; Mx'.Otto Urribacb, of Elmira; and Wesley Fink - heftier, of London, spent the holidays here with relatives, -"Teddy" West- cott, of Exeter, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Geo. Bedford, the past week. -Mr. Jacob Heist's auction sale was well attended Tuesday and the household effects brought a good fig- ure. The house and lot was not sold as the price bid did not come up to the reserved price, -Henry Eilber, M, P.P., who is attending the Legislature in Toronto, was home over Easter. - Miss Clara Heist gave a pleasant birth- day partyto her aunt, Miss Emma Morlock on Friday evening to which a number present. The evening was spent in games, new and old, and the party broke up in the early hours of the morn, after having spent a very enjoyable evening. EASTER SERVICES. -Rev. Damm, preached two very appropriate ser- mons to large congregations both morning and evening in the Evangel- ical church. The alter wars beautifully decorated with flowers. Special an- thems were sungby the choir. In the afternoon a program was given in the basement of the church by the scho- latrs of the Sunday school, consisting of solos, dnetts, songs by the tots, reci- tations, etc., besides addresses by the pastor and Mr. J. ti. H•oltznau, prese dent of the school. -Rev. Knowles, of the Methodist church and Rev.Holmes of Greaten, exchanged pulpits ou Sun- day. Rev. Holmes preached two pow- erful and instrustive sermons. On Monday evening an Baster program was given in Town Hall. The hall Was crowded to the doors and a large number were turned away, being un- able to obtain admission. The hall was tastefullydeeoraated with flags and bunting. Several recitations were giv- en by the tots, the pantotnine, "Rock of Ages," the flag drill, the dialogue, entitled "The Country Cousin ane. the tableau were excellent. After the proprogramiprogrameach scholar was presented with e. package of candy. The coni, mittee who had this entertainment in hand deserve great credit for the splendid manner in which the progratll• was rendered. Where ? One Door South. of Post Office. lose W.W S, Homy, 131fhV Jt and ��i sl. Having opened an up-to-date drugstore we are pre- pared to supply your, wants in drug lines with new and cleans stock. Eyes .Tested Scientifically - - Free, ..s64Es,``and c>,n tft�ya on shortest notice if you need them. We S? F1OcJS`Yi G-racivate Canadian College of Optico. Zurich Mr. Joseph Laporte, of Chatham, spent the Easter vacation with his parents at the Sauble line. -Mr. Robt. Porterfield, of Clifford, has moved on- to the farm he recentiv purchased from Mr. August G. Ehnes. We wel- come Mr, Porterfield and family to Hay Township. -Owing to the bad state of the roads, Dr. Buchanan had the misfortune to have lits home's leg sprained, The animal will be unfit for driving for some time. He has purchased another from Mr, Hamilton paying a good price for it.- On Thurs- day, two'veeks since, a serious acci- denthappened on the farm of Mr. Jno. Pfaff, Blind line. Mr. Pfaff had invit- ed some of the neighbors to a wood- hee, and during the day, Henry How- ald bad the misfortune to cut a deep gash in his foot, The cut is a bad one touching the bone 'and severing sever- al arteries and nerves. Henry lost considerable blood, but is doing as well as can be expected. He wil be laid tip for a month or so. -The regu- lar egular meeting of the W. C. T. U, held at the home of Mrs. P. Bender on Mon- day evening of last week, was very in- teresting. Miss Beatrice Steinbach led the Devotional part, after which a quartette was rendered. The pro- gram arranged for the Educational part was on "Christ and Women," and "Canadian White Ribbon Tidings," during which a suitable trio was sung by Miss Ethel Williams and Misses Ella and Lizzie Rennie. Parkhill John Sherritt, M. P., returned home from Ottawa; on Sunday,owing to the, illness of two of his children who had contracted pneninonia.-Mrs. Beirnes, of East Williams, whose husband was killed by a falling tree last winter, has purchased H. Pearce's house on Broad- way street now occupied by John Sample. She will move into town in about a month. -Rev. W. Rigsby, the popular Methodist pastor, has return- ed from London where he has been undergoing medical treatment for some time. The reverend gentleman occupied his own pnlpit on Sunday last and his congregation were pleased to greet him once more. -Mr. J. E. Slack, having sold his household ef- fects, moved:last week with his family to St. Marys where he goes into the livery business. -New stables to ac commodate 60 horses will be erected by the proprietor of the Royal Hotel during the coming summer. -Neil Me- Intyre, who lived in East Williams, near Ailsa Craig, died on Tuesday at the age of 87 years. -Mr. end Mrs. J. C. Corbett intend leaving for their new home in Stanley, North Dakota, this week, and we joiu their many friends in best wishes for a safe jour- ney and a happy and prosperous resi- dence there. ACCIDENT. -When driving across Miller's Flats on his way home from town on Saturday evening Mr, Rich. Bloomfield met with an unfortunate accideut. The horse became frighten- ed at the sight of some water running over the road, and promptly backed the buggy and driver over the em- bankment into six feet of water. He sought temporary refuge up a small tree and soon managed to wade or swim ashore and summon help. With the aid of John Jefferson and others the horse and buggy were duly placed on terra firma. 1$ is a ra 2 �fi c:t We are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. Lorrimer,--The horse owned by Mr. A. Kerr that was struck by a G.T. R. engine several weeks ago, and which it was thought Might be saved by careful treatment, lead to be shot last week. • The beast was 'valued at $160. -Mr. Geo. Callan; grocery sales- man at White & Mays, bas moved his family here frotu Forest. -The business men of town will voile observe the early- closing arrangement which came into effect on April 411a. All business places will be closed at six o'clock. DEATH' OF NEIL MC1NTYRE:-There passed away at his hone, townline west, on Tuesday of last week, Neil Mclntyre'arfthe 88th year of his age. He was a native of Scotland and came to °allude. over 50 years ago, settling on the farm in East, illiams on which he died, Eight survive him out of a family of nine. Kippen Miss Nell Cooper has gone to Mani- toba for the summer. -Mr. Robert El- gie is the first in this vicinity to come meuce making maple syrup. The deep snow and the water will hinder opera- tions considerahly,-Rev. Mr. Shaw feels inclined to thank some persons for a generous supply of oats left in his stable a few days ago. -Special Easter sermons as well as special mus- ic in the churches on Sunday were much appreciated. -Recently Mr.,Jno.. McNevin sold a fine young horse to Mr. Murray Gibson of Brucefield, for $160. Mr. Wes. Harvey has purchas ed a well -matched team of three year olds. WEDDED. -On Wednesday morn- ing of last week a very happy event took place at the manse when Mr. J. H. Pfaff, Pldest son of Mr. H. R. Pfaff, of Hensel', was united in marriage to Miss Clara M. Goetz, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Adam Goetz, of Oran - brook. The ceremony was performed ed by the Rev. M. O. McLellan after which the happy young couple took the morning express for Brussels, where they intend spending a couple of weeks with relatives and friends. The groom is a highly respectedyoung man and is a favorite with his young friends, while the bride is well and favorably known among a large circle of friends. We join with their many friends in wishing them happiness and prosperity through life. BIRTHS. DELBRIDGE-In Usborne, on April 5, to Mr. and Mrs. George Delbridge, a SOD. BAKER -In Dashwood, on April 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baker, a son. MARRIAGES. BERRY -ALLAN -At the residence of the bride's parents, on April 6, Mr. Hugh Berry, son of Mr, Jas. Berry, to Miss Sarah Allen, daughter of Mr. James Allan, all of Biddulph. DEATHS Weee0X-In Exeter, on April 6, Daniel Wilcox, aged 87 years, 11 months. Funeral Frinay at 2.30 o'clock. VALE -In Elimville, on April 5, Mary Ann Ferret, beloved wife of Thos. Vale, aged 66 years, 6 days. Funer- al Thursday at 1 o'clock. PAINTING T'IlYlE We are Well Prepared to Supply Your pants. Hollywood Ready Mixed. Paint 15, 25 and 45c. per can Jewel ReadY. Mixed Paint 15, 25 and 45c. per can Enarelet For Interior Decorations 20, 85, and 50c. per tin Varnish Stains For Renewing Old Furniture 15,30,and 50c.p er can Carriage Paint Carriage Colors 'A11 C s 25 and 45c, per can. Paint Brush Flat, 5, 10, 15 and 20r Round, 5 to $1.50 • - r - 1 r r�. �O t e Coo Ca S �. ea �a A'