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Exeter Advocate, 1904-12-1, Page 1EIGHTEENTH YEAR. EXETER ONTARIO,, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1904. r (New Reading Matter appears in this apace each week.) Christmas is )Near Are you contemplating sending 'a Xmas remittance anywhere? If so, we have the very best faoalities for remitting money and can sell you at most reasonable rates. Drafts or Money orders payable- without - charge at any town or city in the world. We invite you to deposit your money, no matter whether it be a large or small amount in our Savings Bank. Department, we pay interest thereon FOUR times a year. Special Attention Given to Fanners' Business EXETER. CREDITON, DASHWOOD, HENSALL. Zu>l iolx, CLINTort. 111111322=15=1111111111111111 •••• THE SOVEREIGN BANK OF CANADA Madman.& Stouburyy, F. E. Kara, Solicitors Manager, Exeter rgµy,G,-.:ter+Pt`:"riti .-r i:,i:4r ,. ?. ,. aaa:':CE7 ;+5 fi:`. ti.-,•' Take Things Easy This Christmas Nothing gets easier by being put off until the last mo- ment. In holiday buying the easy way and the most alto- gether satisfactory way is to do your choosing while you have everything to choose from. The very things you want will also appeal to others. To delay is to limit your choice make the task of choosing correspondinglyharder. and ' `-ADO I - Make a list of those you will give to, come in and look over our magnificent stock to your heart's content and it will suggest the most suilable gift to everyone on your list. Come early, take all the time you want and ask. all the ques- tions you like. Our wide assortment, high-grade goods and low prices will turn the worry of choosing into a real pleasure. W. S. HOWEY, Pim, B. Chemist and Optician.. IDE -One door south of the Post Office. IfYouCan Keep aSecret You are quite safe in buying now and holding Christmas Gifts until they're needed. Anyway if you wish to escape the heavy buying hust- ling crowds you'll have to do your buying early—so you can't begin too soon. Wisdom in gift giving is shown by combining attractive appearance with every -day influences. The constant use of the article brings its donor and the recipient into daily contact. That's a pleasure to the giver especially; so to ensure all-round satisfaction quality is an absolute necessity. We boast of having the line of: goods to fill the bill for Christmas. Fancy .--. Goods In Fancy Goods we claim there is no store in the County can compare with us. So varied is our stock that we venture to say that we can please everybody: We have an excellent line of Fancy China, Perfume cases, Jewel cases, Manicure sets, Fancy lamps Purses, Dolls and Toys for the children in end- less variety—in fact everything for Xmas. Confectionery We constantly keep a fresh stock of all kinds of' can- dies, nuts, oranges, lemons etc,, and to supply the Xmas trade we have laid in hundreds of pounds. Call and See us John Charlton Legal. TIOI{SON Sr CRLING, BARRISTERRS, SOLIOI- 1J tors, Notaries, Conveyancers, Commissioners. Solicitors for Molsons Bank, etc. Money to Loan at lowest rates of Interest. Ofkees, Main street, Deter, t. It. Manisa, B.A., L, H. Dtoesox ANONEY TO LOAN. l Wehave a large amount of private ,funds to loan on farm and village properties at low rates of inter- est. GLADMAN & STANBURY, Barristers, Soilcitors,Main st., Exeter Ont LLOYD P. JONES Organist and Choir Master of the Trivitt Memorial (Adroit, Teacher -piano, Organ, Voice, Harmony. Modern methods. Thoroughness E`RNEST ElaTOT, CONVEYANCER, ETC. an farm Private funds to 10 on ar ind village pro.n v g petty at lowest rates of interest Accounts collected, 00F10E---Main Street Exeter. FARhC FOR SALE, The undersigned oftors for sale that splendid 100 acre farm in the township of McGillivray, being Lot 7, Oon. 10. On the premises is a good brick house and frame outhuiklangea good orehard, tin abundant supply of water, splendid fences and other convlen• cos. The land is well drained and is in a good state of oultivation. Will be sold reasonably and on OOP terms. Apply to Mks..Atausraoxo, Centralia_ HEIDER STRAYED Two-year-old, red and white heifer strayed from the premises of the undersigned, Lot 2, Con. 2, Bid- dulph, on or about Oct 1. Anyone knowing of • the whereabouts of such will confer a favor by leaving information at this MCC, or to NORMAN MITCHELL,, Centralia. HURON COUNTY COUNCIL. The council of the corporation of the County of Huron will meet in the council chamber in the Town of Goderich on Tuesday the 0th day of Decem- ber next at 3 o'clock p.m. A.11 accounts against the county trust be placed with the Clerk by the first • day of meeting, W. LArtn, Clerk. Dated Nov. 21s6, 1004, MEN WANTED. We have a position open for one good man in each locality, local or tra- velling, at $840 a year end expenses $2.50 per day tacking up chew cards and generally advertising a New Dis- covery. No experience necessary. Write for particulars.' Salus Medicluail`, Co., London, Ont. ondon College of Commerce. Comprising Business, Shorthand and Typewriting, and Academic De- partments. In writing for catalogue containing full particulars, Address, W. iY. YERRX, C. B. Principal. SANDERS & CREECH, Prop TAKE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I will not be respon- sible for any debts contracted by any person or per- sons other than by myself. JOHN COLBERT, Centralia. Dr. Ovens, of London, SURGEON, DENTIST, SPECIALIST DISEASES of EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT. GLASSES PROPERLY FITTED. Visits EXETER MONTHLY`. Office:—Commercial Hotel. Dates of IIISitS=- W E D N E S D A Y Loudon Officer -225 28. 25 Queens Ave. • Kippen DEATH. -Mrs.. Hugh Love, passed. away at the residence of her sonan- law, Mr. Alex. McMartie, near here, on Wednesday, after several`•weeka illness, Deceased came to thiscoun- try when quite yonug, and has been a life-long resident of this township, where she was respected by all who knew her for her real kindness of heart and unfailing hospitality of home. Her genuine goodness, her piety and her faith at all times in her Redeemer made a her lifeone o e of perfect peace. To the sorrowing ones we extend our sin- cere sympathy. TucJl ersmith. • Mrs, Matilda Duusnrore, relict of the late Henry Densmore, while partak- ing of dinner Thnuksgiving day at the. borne of her daughter, .Mrs. Harry: Fleck. Toronto, suddenly passed away. She had been in poor health for some time but death came with awful. sud- denuess. The deceased was born in Port Hope, Durham County, and was a, daughter of the late Rcbert Johns, of Tuckersmith. 'She was a resident of this township for many years but removed to Toronto about 14years ago. Her husband predeceased her about. nine yenrs. Nine children survive her. —The 50 -acre farm on the 5th conces- sion,. H.R.S., being 1ot24, belonging to Mr. John Landsborough, now of Win- nipeg, has been sold to Mr. Charles Reed, of . Brucefield, for the sum of $3,150. There are no buildings on the place, but. there are 25 acres of good hush.—Mr. John Pepper, eldest son of Mr. Roger Pepper, has purchased the 100 acre farm of Joseph McCulley, of the 3rd concession of Stanley. Zurich Mrs. R. H. Whiteside and son, left last week for her home in Hudson, Que., after a two months' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wil- liams.—King illiams.—King Winter made his appear, ance in good style on Sunday, and as a consequence the sleighs and cutters have been brought into. regnisitien. Monday morning saw our merchants and citizens busy with the snow shov- el.—J. A. hoeel.—J.'A. Williams spenta few days in Toronto last week.- Frank N. Bassow, after a several months'sojourn,bas re- turned to town for the winter.—Misses Maggie and Emma Weseloh have gone to Waterloo, where they will spend some time.—Mr. Nelson Holtzman, owing to ill health has been obliged to return to his home in Mildmay. His many friends wish him.a complete re- covery.—Messrs. Chas. Hartleib and Samuel were in Toronto last week, at- tending the Liberal conven tion held there on Wednesday. -Peter Douglas has disposed of his farm, the o ld Doug las homestead, .on the Bronson line, to. his son, William, who recently return- ed from Michigan.— Peter Lamont was in Toronto last week.—The brick and tile yards have closed down, after one of the most successful seasons in the history of the yard.—Bog killing is the order of the day. -Peter Bender now occupies his new residence, while W. C. Callas has moved into the house, vacated by Mr. Bender. Philip Hauch - is now comfortably settled in his new home, while the house he moved from is being occupied by J. J. Merner. . McGillivray Among those who attended the big Conservative convention in Toronto last week from this neighborhood were John Sherritt, Stephen; Robt, Hutch- ison and W. Ulens, McGillivray.—Her- old Bice and Jos. Williams captured a 35 ib. coon recently. —John Clark has accepted a position. in London.—Mrs. C. Simpson has returned from her vis- it to London.—Hilt Banting's many friends are pleased to see him home again, after spending the summer in the West.—Miss Gilbert is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Bowman, at Ailsa Craig. —Mrs. A. McNeil has returned from Beechwood, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Campbell. - Miss Botterrill has resigned her posi- tion as teacher in U,S..:.. No. 17, Step- hen and McGillivray.—John Mawson has returned from the West.—Mr. E. A. Charlton, has purchased a 50 -acre farm on the 17th concession of East Williams, from Mr. Alex. McMillan, Who recentlymoved to Craig, We are sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. Chariton as residents of the township, hut bespeak for them the confidence and good will of the community in which they will reside 'and in conclusion wish them a long, happy and prosperous wedded life together. SNItAX Tnisvns.--Lewis O'Neil had the misfortune to lose some 300 lbs. of pork in a way which seems so common now -a -days in our neighborhood. He. had finished butchering, washed his hands for supper and prior to going into the house he had an errand to the barn some few rods distant and upon his return was surprised to find his pork had disappeared. This spec- ies of thievery is getting very common and it is a pity that some effort is not made to catch the thieves. --While in Parkhill the other night Mr. Albert Smithers put his horse in the shed at the Hastings House. When he was ready to start for home bis new nolle, new horse blanket and a good whip were all missing some straak thief hav- ing got in his work in the interval, Centralia The snow on Friday last has been the means of causing much stir in our burg.—Mr. James Camden, of Toronto, visited' friends here for a few days last week.—Miss Lily Anderson who has been residing in Toropto for some time, and who has been on a visit with her another here left on Wednesday for Geneva, N. Y., where she will en- teron a coarse in. Nursing. Greenway Messrs. J. Beanger and II. Wishert have started the erection of the new shed . at Boston Methodist church. They will halve it completedthis week. —Miss Bertha McPherson, who visited her parents for a week or two, retern- ed to Detroit Monday-. Her sister, 'Emma, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Shettler, in Buffalo, N.Y.—Rev. J. Rowel, of London, who is a visitor at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. A. M. Wilson, preached a very interest- ing and instructive sermon m Boston Methodist church last Sabbath.—Miss Myrtle M. Wilson, who has been suf- fering from an attack of weasels for over a week, is able to be around again and expects to return to school next week:.—•Mr. Joseph Gerrnette lost sev- en pigs. They strayed from his prem- ises on Tuesday week.—The Xmas. tree entertainment of the Boston Methodist Sunday School will be held on Monday evening, Dec. 26. Special attraction by the children. --W.. J. Wilson & 0o. are buying all kinds of faun produce and are paying the high- est price for poultry. -Crediton Our citizens woke up last Sunday to find mother earth covered by nearly 18 inches of "the beautiful."' The change of weather has beer) almost too sudden for some people, who haven't everything ready for the winter.—Rev. S. R. Knetchel, of Berlin, is assisting Rev., Danim, of the Evangelical church in the revival meetings this week.— Mr. Chas. Wolf and Mrs. Fred Wuerth attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Hahn at Unionville, Mich., last week. Mr. Wm. White, of Mitchell, was the guest of Rev. Henderson on Saturday. —Work was commenced at the old baseball field last week. The commit- tee intend levelling the field and will make several other improvements, so that everything will be in shape for the summer sports.—Messrs. Frank and Wm. Sims and Robt. Gower have returned from Manitoba, where they h>t ve been working during the har- vest. -Mr. Wm. Fritz, formerly of this vi!lage, intends starting a butch- er shop here in the near future. —The Literary Society met at the home of Mrs. W. Clark on Monday ev- ening. The subject for the evening was "Charles Dickens." Miss Lulu Essery read a paper on"His Life and Works" Miss Turner one on "Oliver Twist," and Mrs. Hodgins one on "Da- vid Oopperfield." Mrs. Kerr also gave a reading. Musical selections were given by Miss Lewis, Mrs. Chisholm, and Miss Beaver, and a quartette com- posed of Messrs.. Eilber, Brown, Feist and Amos.. The next meeting will be held at the horueof Mrs. James Hod- gins on Monday evening, Dec. 5. The subject "Walter Scott." Dashwood Our citizens awoke on Sunday morn- ing to find mother earth enveloped in a mantle of snow. "The beautiful" lay nearly two feet over street and. building. There was crispness of win- ter in the- air, notwithstanding that the sun shone brightly. Snow shov- els were- brought from summer stor- age on Monday. The churches were sadly depleted Sunday; not in any of them were much more than half the pews occupied. Those who did attend were foreed to wade through inches of snow in the teeth of the storm, which prevailed the whole day. The season- able weather is welcomed by the mer- chants.—Mr. er-chants.—Mr.. and Mrs. Voelker, who have been visiting friends in this lo- cality for some time left for their home in Michigan, Monday morning.—Mr. Christian Finkbeiner is attending the funeral of a relative in Michigan.—Mr. and Mrs. R. Pickard, of Exeter, were iu the village Monday afternoon. -Mr. John Hall was in the village during the week.—Mr. Jacob Kellerman at- tended the Reform convention in To- ronto last, week. Several of the local Liberals attended the Convention in Hensall on Friday.—Mrs.. E. P. Paulin is still confined to her home. We hope soon to see her around as usual.—Sev- eral of our sports were on the hunt on Monday. They succeeded in starting a fox but darkness closed in on them ere they hadrun him down.—Several from here attended Mr. John Neeb's sale on Tuesday afternoon. WEDDING. --The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weber, north of the village, was the scene of a joyous and very interesting event on Thursday, it being the uniting in marriage of their estimable daughter, Miss Ida, to Mr. Samnel Beaver. The ceremony was witnessed by about one hundred invited guests. The bride, as she en- tered the parlor, looked very bewitch- ing in a neat and handsome costume and the groom may feel justly proud of his worthy helpmate, The cere- mony and congratulations being over the company adjourned to the dining room where a sumptuous supper was served, after which all present spent an enjoyable evening. The happy cou- ple left the next day for a honeymoon trip to various points in Michigan. The gifts received by the bride, made a magnificent array and were not only useful, but were handsome and costly, testifying to the high honor and es- teem in Which she is held by her many friends. We extend to Mr. and Mrs. Beaver our heartiest congratulations and hope that their journey through life may be one of sunshine. It is said that ere long as similar occurrence will take place in our midst. Thus it is with the 'young, the middle -age and, the Old. Another lot of Xmas Goods Receivecl When looking around for Xmas Presents do not fail to see these goods. They consist of Japanesewaare--.In fine China Vases, Chocor late Pots, Cake Plates, Celery' Dishes, Spoon. Trays, Cups and Saucers, Tea Sets, Jardineres and Salters. Leather Goods ---in Handkerchief and Glove Cases, Tie Sets, Stationery Sets, Manicure and Dressing Sets. The Most Complete Stock ever shown in town. S. F TTON a Goshen Line Stephen. There was a heavy fall of snow on Sunday and the merry jingle of bells are heard again.—Mr. Thos. Lawson, of Detroit, and son, Percy, of Wind- fall, Ind., visited friends on the line on Saturday.' Tom returned to his home Monday evening, accompanied by his brother., Garfield.—Fowl picking pees are now the order of the day and many and varied are the stories of the'wo- men whe congregate at each' other's places. -Mr. and Mrs. Will Martyn are now comfortably situated in their new home.—Mr. Eimer Gower and lady friend attended the Epworth League social in Orediton Wednesday evening. —Mrs. Thos. Edwards, accompanied by her children, of Windfall, Ind., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lawson.—The parties who took Mr. David Mawhinney's dog have fail- ed to return it. -Mr. Robt. Gower re- turbed home from Manitoba Friday night.—While in London Thursday Mr. Wm. Yearley called on Alfred Williams, who is quite ill at Victoria Hospital. BZo Ore9 V1Ale Snow! Snow!! Snow!!! About two feet of the "beautiful" fell on Sunday, and we are now enjoying good sleigh- ing. The little children are anxiously looking forward to Christmas, which is only three weeks distant.—Mr. J.T. Simpson was in London and Sarnia on business this week.—Miss Lizzie Lightfoot, ofthel2th con., is visiting friends here.—Mr. George Simpson, of Parkhill, is visiting friends in this vi- cinity.—Mr. Gordon Miller, of the 2nd.,! is very ill, suffering from an attack ofd inflammation of the lungs. We hope for his speedy recovery.—Mr. and Mrs. Adam Neil visited friends in Biddulph this week.—Mr. Albert Simpson, of the 2nd, and Miss Minnie Elliott, of Biddulph, were united in marriage on Wednesday. We extend congratula- tions to the happy couple. PRESENTATION. -On Thursday even- ing the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson. 2nd con., was beseiged by a number of their old friends and neigh- bors, who had assembled to say fare- well, prior to their departure for Clan- deboye. The forepart of the night was spent in various kinds of amusement. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Simp- son were presented- with a beautiful couch and chair, while Miss Laura Simpson was made the recipient of a gold ring, as a slight token of esteem in which they are held by their many friends. The members of the house- hold were greatly taken by surprise and it was with much emotion that Mr. Simpson, on behalf of the other recipients, made a reply, but he thank- ed those present for the kindness shown toward then. After a few more hours of social intercourse the guests separated feeling that they had indeed spent an enjoyable evening to- gether, and that it was better to give than to receive. John Conway of Ellice Township was fatally injured by being . caught in a belt at Stratford, BIRTHS JOHNSTON—In Hensall on Nov, 18, to Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston, a daughter. DA'rnRs—In Hay, Con. 4, on Nov. 10, to Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Deters, a son. MARRIAGES. MoRRIs-McQcJADE—At St. Columbal on Nov. 22, by Rev. A. McKeon, Pl. P., Mr. M. McQuade, of Tuekersmith, to Miss K. Norris, of Hibbert. BEAVRR—WEBER.—At the residence of the bride's parents, on Nov. 24,. Mr. Samuel Beaver, to Miss Ida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weber, all of Stephen. MOINTOsn--RUNDLE—In Blanshard, on Nov, 23, by Rev. 0. Cousins, Mr. Fred McIntosh to Miss Lily Rundle, both of Blanshard. KENNEDY-OoN *ELL—At the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. H. Wilson, on Nov. 23, by Rev. Mr. Manning, Mr. Norman Kennedy, of Clinton, to Miss Rose, daughter of Mr. James Connell, of Goderich township. STREHL.--ZIMMERMAN.—At Owosso, Mich., on Nov. 22, Rev. G. B. Strehl, to Miss Rickie, daughter of Mr. Chris. Zimmerman, of the Goshen line, Hay. DITRA,ND—BADouR--At R.C. church, Drysdale, on Nov. 22, by Rev. Fath- er Loiselle, Mr. Louis Durand, to Miss Mary, dao ;titer of Mr, Simon Badour, all of Hay. VARLEY-PoULTON—At the Methodist' parsonage,Ailsa Craion Nov 16 by Rev. A. McKibbin, Mr. Henry J. Varlev, Miss E. M. J. Poulton, all of McGillivray. DEATHS KNIGHT—In Exeter, on Nov. 25th, Robert Knight, aged 35 years. PATTISON—In Clinton; on Nov. 21, George Elmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Pattison, aged 14 years. LOVE -Near Kipper, on Nov. 23, Mrs. Hugh Love. CLEMENt—In Parkhill, on Nov. 20, James Clement, aged 84 years, 10 months and 6 days. POLLARD.—In Exeter, on Nov. 28th, Ann Pollard, in her 68th year. Fun- eral to -day at 2.30 o'clock. WILLIs.—In Lucan, on Nov. 22nd,. May Morgan, wife of Mr.FrankWil- lis, of Springside, Assa., formerly of Exeter. FOUR MEN DROWNED. Sarnia, Nov. 24.—An overloaded row- boat and a high south wind resulted in the death of four St. Thomas young men by drowning in River St. Clair at 5:30 o'clock this morning. The victims: were: Jaynes Connell, night clerk, Ho- tel Arlington, Sarnia, formerly of St. Thomas. aged. 24; Alfred Green, St. Thomas, married, locomotive engineer - on the Pere Marquette road; John Schreenan. aged 23, St. Thomas, fire- man on the Pere Marquette; John Deck, aged 21, St. Thomas, brakeman on the Pere Marquette. STOVES &RANGES Do not wait until Zero weather is here, but make the change now. See our $26 Range in north Win- dow. Interesting Prices. ' Ranges suitable for Town $23,00, 80.00 & 35.00 Country Ranges suitable for . ,35.00l 35.00 40.00 & 45;0 Ranges y Parlor Coal Cooks $32.00, 40.00 & 45.00 Parlor Coal Heaters $14.00 & 27.00 Queen Wood Heater $3.75 to 10,00 Drums - $1,75 Coal Hods 30 ets, to 50 ets. Ashsifter 20 cts to 35 cts, Heaman's Hardware 86 Stove Stare.