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Exeter Advocate, 1906-1-4, Page 10v r r�W �6r b is t a e✓ Meet �it ;�17`l yI.'r' s � The latlpih clf S. S, Na. 1, on the eve of Miss Doyle's departure for Alberta, Sanders & Greecb,, Props, presented her with au excellent ad- dress and a solid gold cross. --Mr. and IPIE TiliuSDAY. JAN. 11, '06 Mrs. T. Oe fietchinson, 2nd concession, recently celebrated the fifteenth anni- versar•y of their wedding day, About twenty -Five were present and all speak in highest praise of the hest and host- ess.—At twelve o'clock on Friday, Dec. 22, the busy hum which casually prevacles the school tomb of S.S. No. 1, McGillivray, ceased, During the af- ternoon games, a "taffy- feed" and a program were the order, in the course of which a presentation of an address and very pretty ring, set with rubies. and opals, was made to the teacher, Miss Anna Dale. Miss Dale will con- tinue to guide the pupils of this school. SneeroIr. On Wednesday afternoon'John Ford end sons held a shooting match at Nue rock, the losing side paying for the supper. The evening was spent >I~ maleic and Bene ng. -Atter a week's Visit with Mrs. Jane Kestle and other friends, R, Johnston returned to his )hoxfre in London. Mrs. Johnston will xremain for a while longer. --Bert and Garnet Amy and friend, Miss Ivy Flus- sey returned to Brantford Wednesday after a pleasant two weeks' visit with their parents and friends in this neigh- Porhood,—A very favorable report was read at the annual school meeting. The trustees are to be congratulated on securing such an energetic teacher , O- ats Geo. Lawson.—Mr. and Mrs. Josiah >?he meetings so tar have been well art- Kestle attended the christening at i tended and we trust they will do mach good, They will continue throughout the week in the basement of the church, commencing at 7.45.— Gottlob Brown, our genial tax collector, is ill. His many friends trust the illness is nob of a serious nature aid that he will soon be around again.—Miss Miu- axe Andrews of tiui ob,a is visiting,g her parents at the Methodist parson- age.—Albert Fabner is suffering from an attack of tonsilitis. David Kilpat- rick and Eber Anderson are also on the sick list, We trust theywill soon Ueutralia be around again.—Messrs. August Eh - nes and Jno. Broderick of Zurich were in the village Friday auditing the Man- ager's books of the Hay Township Farmer's Insurance Co.—Win. Law- son of Napinka, Man., is in our midst, visiting friends.—We are pleased to learn that Mrs. August Ewald, who has been very i11, is. rapidly recovering. eyed the beast again; it' fleeing strayed - Qtrite4 number were in the Town ,out into the township of Stephen.— Walter Fero, of Wisconsin, who. form- erly, reside ere and worked with C. ''W_Sinith as cheesewaker, shook bands with many of his old friends here last week; -Ralph Handford, wbo recently returned from the West, spent Sun- ray with his sister, Mrs. Hedden, in Loadon.—The Anniversary Services of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Meth- odist church will take place on Sunday sext,followed by an oyster supper and rendering of a programme Monday evening. Rev. H. W. Manning, of Clinton, will have charge of the ser- vices on Sunday, while on Monday evening the committee in charge have prepared a choice programme, among the numbers being Miss Mabel Hicks of Alma College, and other first-class talent. Everybody will he welcome. A few of the sports held a blue rock shooting match on Friday afternoon. Good scores were made, some of the ehooters breaking all the rocks at which they shot, ten in number. They contemplate bolding another match in ithe near future.—Wm. Reilly last week had the misfortune to slip off his wagon and fall to the ground, break- ing two ribs in the fall. He is thus Paid up for a few days. Not long since Mr. Rielly broke a bone in one arm in a similar manner.—Mr. John Colwill returned Monday from London where he had been consulting a specialist re- garding an affection of the eye. He ea,,,,,ke.'te been troubled with inflammation ev • in hay eyes for some time: • DE TH of THos. ABBOTT. —The sad intelli een.ee was received here last - week of the death of Thomas Abbott, who red in Kincardine, on Friday Zero . ing last, at the age of 73 years. deceased was a former resident of etralia., For• several years he con- ucted a general store here and by his commercial enterprise was widely known in this district. After retiring from business he continued to reside here for a time but later removed to Kincardine where he resided up to the tinge of his death. Mr. Abbott has been in delicate health for some time, from the iniiirmi.ties of old age copse- auently his demise was not unexpect- ed. .Besides a sorrowing widow, : he ?eaves• a large fancily to =cern his de- ' anise --three sons and six daughters. 'l ent"Ahe remains were brought Dere for le burial, the funeral taking place from the residence of Mr. Samuel Davis on Zunday to the Nursery Church Ceme- tery. DEATH.—The death took place in .Lucan on Thursday, Jan. 4th. of Mr. Thomas God'save at the age of 77 years, months. Deceased was the father of Mr. James Godsave,. a Centralia resi- dent, employed with Mr. W. T. Col- will. Mr. Godsave emigrated from Igngland to. Canada many years ago and since has resided in several parts of North Middlesex and South Huron and was well known throughout those districts. Death came very suddenly, he having been as well as could he ex- pected of a man of that age up to a Crediton Revival meetiugs commenced in the Evangelical church Sunday evening. Deft Fisher's on Wednesday. --Mrs. Silas Brokenshiro returned home Wed- nesday, after spending two weeks with later sieter in U r•ey, --Quite a number from here attended the party ab Will Ildawhiuney's on Monday evening in honor of Messrs. Bert and Garnet Amy of Brantford. All report a good time. —Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Amy, Sr., enter- tained a number of young friends on Wednesday evening, Mr. Gus. Coughlin is confined to his Reed suffering from an acute attack of rrlieomatism.—Mr. Chris. Baskerville its alsoon the sick list, suffering from an attack of la grippe.—Miss Benessey of Lucan, is visiting her sister Mrs. W. J. Hodgins.—Rich. Colbert, who lost one of his horses last week, has recov- Hall last Wedbearhry-,tosee our Tca. u ship clerk give his casting vote to de- cide the election of the two candidates Sweitzer and Willert, who ran for the office of Reeve. From all appearances it was an easy matter for the clerk to decide although some would have found it a ratherunpleasant position to he placed in.—Our school re -opened Wednesday after the Xmas. holidays. —Mrs. Mediu is recovering from her recent illness.—C. Zwicker, who had his gasoline engine in Hensall for re- pairs. has it in working order again and Chief Engineer Fabner certainly makes it hum.—The services in the Methodist church on Sunday were of a special character. The choir is to he congratulated on the excellent mus- ic which they furnished. The sermons by Rev. Andrews were interesting and very inspiring.—G. Baker has return- ed to London.= -Mr. and Mrs. S.Brown have returned from a pleasant visit in Berlin.—Mr. and Mrs. II. F. Eilber are now comfortably settled in their new home, where Mrs. Eilber will be at home to her many. friends.,—Alfred Martin, of Wanwansee, Man., is visit- ing his mother, Mrs. Chas. Eilber.— W. F. May of Mitchell, agent for the Mutual Life Assurance Co., of Water- loo, was in the village during the week on business for the Company.— James Lawson • has moved into the dwelling he recently purchased from the executors of the late Tobias Feh- ner. To Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, we ex- tend a hearty welcome,— Wm. Brown of Kincardine gave our town a brief visit the beginning of the week. —.H. Eilber, M.P.P., attended the annual meeting of the Hay Tp., Farmers' Ins. Co., in Zurich on Tuesday. He is Sec'y-Treas.—Mother Goose certain- ly picked her feathers in great style on Tuesday. In a very short time the g"ound was covered with agood quan- tity of snow. So far the winter hasn't been severe and we have plenty of pro- phets in our neighborhood who say we will have a mild winter. We will see. —Herb Eilber is taking the census of the village this week. The Police trus- tees are having this done in order to incorporate the Board, thereby giving them greater power in the way of lo- cal improvernents.—The large safe in the Sovereign Bank was moved to Centralia on Wednesday from where it was shipped to .Cbatham.—A num- of our young people drove to the home of John Keys, west of Crediton on Monday evening to spend a few hours. Although taken by surprise the host and hostess heartily welcomed the visi- tors and threw their coniniodions home open to them. It was indeed a merry crowd. that sat down to the oy- ster supper provided by the young peo- ple and all enjoyed the feast. The ev- ening was very pleasantly spent in various kinds of amusement. At a reasonable hour all repaired to their respective homes after thanking Mr. and Mrs. Keys for their kind hospitali- ty.--Last'Thursdaay night Henry Lam- port, 1k miles south of this village, had. ;few moments before death, Fie was , a valuable horse stolen out of his sta- seated in a chair and it is supposed ble. Anold mare was left in the yard. his heart was affected as he dropped 'instead and after diligent search Mr. out of the chair :and was dead in a mo- I Lamport recovered his horse from hnent. He leaves a grown -op family some person below Brinsley, where it etif three sons and three daughter-, :all f was found wandering on the road. of whom will have the sympathy of The mare has since been claimed by thein many friends, The funeral took Richard Colbert of Centralia. Who place frorn the home of his daughter, ` the thief was is still amystery. While Hodgins, Lucite!, to St. Jaynes I exchanging the horses at Lamport's cemetery on Saturday. • ( the party was evidently in such a hair- ry that he forgot a mitt. TheLiterary Society met atthehome of Mrs. Bluett on Friday evening Jane 5. • The following program was render- ed: Pianadaxet Misses es Vrvlan and t Ella Beaver; paper on Dr. Bernardo, Miss Emma Brown; vocal solo, Mrs. Kerr; Pickwick papers; Percy Banes; vocal solo, Miss B. Beaver; piano solo, Miss Myrtle Clark; piano solo, Miss Olive Holtzman. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. (Dr,) Heist, on Friday night. Jan. 12. HAPPILY MARRIED.—The home of Mr. and Mts. Fred. W. Baker, of the 4th concession, of Stephen, was the scene of a Very pretty wedding on Wednesday of last week, the occasion being the solemnization, of thenuptials of Mr. Samuel G. Lawson and Miss Lenora Sanders, daughter of the late W. II•. Sanders. to the presence of about fifty guests the • binding knot was tied by the Rev. J. W. Andrews of this place, at four o'clock in the af- ternoon. `.Che• bride was beautifully gowned in white, but Was unattended as Was also: the groom. The ceremony over a rich repast WAS served after which a few hours were-,pleesent]y spent secielky. ,,Tha presents to the bride were numerous,. 'useful and 'hean- tifpl. The happy couple will take up their residence on the $th concession of Stephen, and will have the beet I' wishes of a host of friends for their hers Don't try cheap cough medi- cines. Get the best,Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. vhat a record it has, sixty years, of he ,.� ray Pectoral cutest Ask your doctor if he doesn't use it for coughs, colds, bronchitis, and all. throat and lung troubles. X have found that /lyer'e Cherry rdrto gal is the best medfeine r can prescribe for Viten., chftle, fnftuoppza.cough'', sud boa coidal' 11. cote ntdrt, I5.D.,Ithaca. 0, ,80c., $100. s: o: A.YER oo., 11 cleat • •fats.... remota . Ivreaa, for^ Bronchiti Gdat'Ftht An tendeno " to Consti � ...WW1 tor tri atinndolol of Ayer's l' lge• future ha eiee {and prosperity. Zurich After a few mouths stay at the home of his sister, Mrs. Flaabbarrd, Henry. Heaaronenlus has returned to his home in Whitebrush, Alts,. --Charles Wil- son of Pigeon, Mich., was a visitor in our burgh last Week,—John;Levegood and his mallet!, from North Dakota, are hero on a visit. --The council of Hay township met for the first time this year at Zurich on Monday. --Simp- son Geiger and wife of Cavalier, N.D., are on a visit to friends in this neigh- lorhood.--Mrs. Wm. Finkbeiner has returned from her visit to Milverton. .Dan Eicher and wife and Miss Annie Eicher, of Elkton, Mich., were visitors in our burgh during the week,—Miss Elia Rennie loftiest weak for London, where she will taloa coursein the For- est City Business College,—School re- opened last Wednesday with the fol- lowing teachers: Principal, A. Mc- Leod; Assistants, Misses Pearl Nichol- son and Minnie Best. Maguire Mr. Garnet Oockwill has purchased a new driver that does credit to bis owner. --The Misses Maguirespent the holidays et Thedford. PRESENTATION.—The beautiful new residence of Mr. Jos. Shouldice -was the scene of great • excitement, w hen the friends and neighbors gathered in acceptance to the invitations that had been extended to them to cele- brate the twentieth anniversary of his wedding. During the evening the table was laid and the guests were served to oysters, cake, oragnes, can- dies, nuts etc.. after which Mr. and Mrs. Shouldice were presented with a handsome chair and toilet set with the following address. December 20th, 1005. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Shouldice:— We, the 1riends and neighbors, deem this a privilege of showing- the esteem in which you are held in :this vicinity. We have learned ba your willing and ob. dirsrnt,,r unc: r-`:bsl�ln -n t•:dtithes•oineed to think of you not only as a friend but as aworthy neighbor. Now, when you are settled in your beautiful new home, and are so kind to entertain your neighbors among your first guests, we feel it our duty to return the favor by presenting you with this chair and toil- et set as a small return for your hospitality and may many a Happy New Tear be spent in your new home le the wish of all present. Signed in behalf of your neighbors Mrs. J. Short, Mrs. .1. Oockwill. Mr. Shouldice made a suitable reply showing how he appreciated their kihdness. Dashwood Mr. John Voelker left on New Year's morning to visit friends at. Tavistock. —Mr. Jonas Hartlieb bad his rails cut into stove wood last Tuesday after- noon.—Mr. John Hayes of St. Marys, was in the villageon Wednesday of Last week.—Mr. Wm. McEwen has left to take.charge of their store 'at Carlo. —The home of Ed. Restermyer of the Bronson Line, has been gladdened by the appearance of a baby boy which. event occurred on Thursday last.—Mr. Sam Witzel was here on Saturday night; visiting his• mother.—The Evan- gelical Sunday 'School officers were elected last Sunday morning and re- sulted as follows. Jac. Kellerman, Pres.; J. J. Goetz, Vice -Pres.; Geo. Edighoffer, Sec.; Sim Ireland, Treas.; Miss Ida Goetz, Organist; Miss Minnie Ethers, Asst-Organist;,John Qestreich sir, and Norman Kellerman, Li:barians; Godfried Oestreicher, Geo..Kellerman, and Miss Minnie Ethers were elected the committee on Temperance.—The Y. P. A. meeting on Sunday evening, was ably conducted hy Mr. Sim Ire- land.—Mr. Henry Willett, reeve of Stephen, attended the first meeting of the council on Monday the 8th.—Mr. J. J•. Goetz has purchased a young horse 1) mate the one be had. They will be a fine draught team when full- grown. -Several from here attended the Fire Insurance meeting at Zurich, on Tuesday.—Sneak theives have been operating in the nearby neighbor- hoods. Keep your eye on them; they are worth watching.—Mr. G. Nadiger losta valuable cow on Monday night last, from milk fever.—A very pleas- ant surprise was given to Miss Emma, Eidt when about sixty members of the choir of the Lutheran chnrch gather- ed at her home one evening recently and presented her withet kindly word- ed address and a beautiful music. cabi- net as i+, token of their appreciation of her services as organist. After a 'very pleasant evening was spent in singing and varions amusements a luncheon was served, when all returned to their respective homes. HousE BADLY DAMAGED BF Them. -- On On Tuesday night last Mr. G. Nadiger's dwelling took fire and before it could he extinguished the roof was complete- ly destroyed and the building was otherwise badly damaged. Willing bands were soon on the scene• and suc- eeededin getting the blaze under con trol, otherwise there is •.no telling where the firewould have ended. DEATH OF MRS. GossM. N.—Death has removed another of our oldest residents in the person of Christina Gossman, who passed to her eternal rest on Saturday morning, Dec. 30. The deceased was born in 'Hirtma nes Weiler, Germany, on Oct. 20, 1812, consequently she was in her 94th year. She was married to the late George Gossman, in 1835, who died 29 years later. During her long widowhood she endured many trials and .'tribulations but through all was happy and con- tented. Coming to America in the fall of 1882, she first settled in.leu Cleveland where two of her daughters lived. In the spring of 1883 she came to Dash- wood, where she had a brother and a son, and soon after three of her sisters followed her. She had seven •children,` five of whom are living --four here and one in . Clevel ndShea Cleveland. was of strong. and healthly constitution but foe the last two years of her life, her health failed her. Notwithstanding, her in- firmibies, she was always anxious to work and never seemed contented when idle. Friday before Christ mos she was stricken down and rtlmostfrom thetrt Str it wasq ui evident end dent the was approaching, and olio week later she passed peacefully away. Fnr the. past 31 years she has made her 'home with her youngest daughter Mrs. Fred Guenther, from whose residence the funeral took place on lin. 1, to the Lutheran cemetery, Bronson Line. Besides the fivechilclren, she is satr- vived by 41 grand children and 81 great grand-chilciten. PMGeogina 'Whiting,. while alrkhille waltting pissast 0 I-Iolmes' shop, nn fortenntelyetehped through gaper in the Sidewtalkr bruising here 1t 'eonsxd. era bit, La Grippe: Twelve times and out! Doctors say that L.1. GRIPPE will come two or three years more and disappear again for 5o years, It has a periodical run of I2 years. l.c.ach tiirie it' 'comes It is worse than the time before. This time LA GRIPPE is prophesied to have terribic neuralgic and rheumatic pains as a symptom and afterelap. These pains are the most excruciating -- worse than the rack and torture. Avoid LA GRIPPE, prevent LA GRIPPE, or cure LA GRIPPE, by taking the specific, scientific remedy (PRONOUNCED i E r l) Sold • by all Druggists, for G1 per bottle. SAMPLE ANO TREATISE FREE ADDRESS, "Sample Dept.. NI" Dr. T. A. SLOCUM, Limited Office and Laboratories 179 King St. West, - TORONTO Whalen Miss Stoughton, of London, return- ed home Saturday after a week's visit at Mrs. Sontherby's.—Bert Downing, of St. Mary's is visiting his uncle Chas. Hooper. Miss Edna Gunning enter- tained a few of her friends on Tuesday evening last.—A number of farmer's around here are drawing gravel now for the raising of barns and other pur- poses in the spring.—The Rev. W. E. Millson, of Romney, returned home Tuesday last after a short visit with his brother Mr. J. Millson.—Isaac Sims returned on Tuesday last after• New Year's vacation.—Invitations are out for the Diamond Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gunning on Friday, Jan. 26. —Mr. John Torrance returned to his duties of school master on Wednesday after a ten days visit to his parents in Clinton. Corbett Geo. Jackson of Kingsville renewed. old acquaintances here during the past few days.—Mrs. R. Griffeth of London is on a few weeks' visit to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Sheppard. —The school commenced last week. The teacher, Miss Fraser, and the pu- pils report having spent pleasant holi- days.—Archie McIntosh, wife and fam- ily have returned to Port Huron after a pleasant visit here.—At the recent school meeting S. W. Webb was re- elected trustee for another term. On Tuesday evening of last week n surprise party of friends waited upon Richard Hodgins and wife to express their appreciation of them prior to their departure to Granton, where Mr. Hodgins has purchased afar•xn. When all were assembled John Sherritt, Esq. ex -M. P. P., was called to the chair, and in a few well-chosen words an- nounced the purpose of the assembly. Then Mr. and Mrs. Hodgins were called forward and presented with two fine oak chairs and.. an address,which was read by Rev. F. G. Newton. Mr. Hod- gins replied and thanked his neighbor s and friends as did also Mrs. Hodgins. Then followed speeches hy Councilman Webb, Wm. Sherritt, Nicholas Pol- lard, Robert Hodgins, Charles Corte, R. Stone, J. E. Hodgins, J. Sherritt, and Rev. F. G. Newton. After the refreshments were served •a very pleasant night's • conservezione wee spent. A Beverage of Good Health Q Grand Mogul is the nicest possible blend of the finest and ripest teas. Grown on the sun kissed highlands, each package ' is a whole bouquet of delicious fla-, vors. Q Cold, _ tepid or hot, it is always a family luxury. Pleasing to mothers, palat- able to children, it is Ceylon's.. best mountain gift to you. High in theine, (tea -tone) and low in tannin (bitters), it is the beverase of hy- ein 0 ge, 25e • 3 0 c, � c, and 50c per pound. Grand to �uI. Tea geoid only ire padk*ges . lined With prepared paper, never in poiionoult tea bireetions and premium tet. pont in each padrtge. THE MOLSONS 13ANK (incorporated by Act of Parliament 1885) Head Office, Montreal Capital Paid "C' • . • .. , .>. , . , . $3,000,000 Reserved. Fund..... , . , , , .... $3,000,000 FORTY-EIGHT BRAN0IIES IN THE DOMINION OF CANADA lorcroarrommemaall - EXETER BRANCH. MICE HOURS 10 a. rir. to3 p. na. SATURDAYS, 10 a, m. to 1'p. nit A GENERAL UANKINO BUSINESS TRANSACTED. Farmer s Sale Notes cashed or collected., Forms supplied on application. DRAFTS on all points in the Dominion, Great Britain and United States bought and sold at lowest rates of Exchange. ADVANCES' made to Farmers, Stock Dealers and Business Men at lowest rates and on most favorable terms. DEPOSIT Receipts issued and highest current rate of interest allowed i Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Interest am - Saving Bank Department: potlndedhalf-ysarly and added to principal June nth and Deceinbor• 31st. Agents'at Exeter for the Dominion Government. • DxolrsoN & CARLING, Solicitors.. N. D. HTIRDON, Manager. i A Great 3ODay Sale At the Dashwood Furniture House. We wish to announce to the public that our stock is one of the finest that can be seen any- where. We have lately added several ,new de- signs in Rockers and Extension Tables, also Pictures of every description, • such as Have Never Before been Shown to the Public in our section, and will be sold at a price that will astonish you. We have made a big cut in everything in the shop for the next 30 days, so don't fail to furnish your house at a very trifling cost, Thanking our many customers for past favors, we wish them and others a very happy and prosperous New Year Peter Mclsaac, Dashwood. Short Cut to Success There is none—if you would succeed you must work. Some colleges claim to give a complete course in less time than the The Forest City Business and Shorthand College teaches the different courses in the time found by long experience by the best colleges, to be necessary—no more and no less. If the work is done in less time it cannot be done thoroughly. .After you leave the F. C. B. C. you waste no time in learning what you should have been taught in the College. Our free booklet tells all about plans, systems, charges, positions after graduating, etc. Write for it. School term—September till June inclusive. J. W WESTERVELT, Y. M. C. A. Bldg., Principal LONDON, ONT. BAHGAINSI Great Bargains in Shoes U isters Dress Coods Ladies' Coats Ladies' Skirts and Suitings. We have those lines of goods on our, bargain counters and are going to sell them at rock bottom prices. ALL MOST GO. 'Come early and have a choice WM. SHRUM,. DA,SHWOOD Sliihka Wedding bells will soon he ringing again in oar burg.—Niles:Weston of Woodstock is engaged as teacher at the Shipkrr school.—Samuel Sweitzer,. the saw -mill man, sold a carloadof three inch plank to Mr. Squire of Owen Sound, --The remains of the Atte John Campbell, of the 14th concession: was !Aid to rest in the Mt, Cannel' cemetery on Monday. ---I3, Brown and. Miss Couch of Winchelsea, spent New Years at the home of"Mr, and Mrs. S.` Sweitzer.—A neither of young igen from Crediton, attended services h' re on Sunday. NOTICE To Froers OM lll$ Public is Onorol. As the spring is coming on now, gather up all your old truck such as Rags, Rubbers, lF, Wool Pickings, Horse Hair, Old Rope, Bones, All Kinds old Iron, Brass, •Oo er Lead, Zinc, r: and take them down to M. n JaCi1:s®41 & S4? Maiti. Street, Exeter. it One door South of Metropolitan iolitan Hotel - r: z 1 That's where you will get the highest cash price for them. Dunlop's Roserp 196 Yonge St. T Dnntop'ar Choicest Ftuwets only dealt ltt. Floral Deatdae toe all occastodal. Floweret shipped to any 00101 botween Balt, fax. and Caldary, Mad safe oondittod glearanteed. Illustrated Price Mat on ippltoattois. 100.000 Hallo Trees In bloom. JOHN H, DVNLOP FLoutST 1;00 61,1140e ?hoe i w. dot* 4190 . •