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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1913-9-11, Page 1;.s kltzisW YOtOR SUF,tSCIefr"tJQN, Now le the ten° e0 Peel to and have your queserl tMohi to ,arta ,Advoca"tetee newed. We ain; toeeeste• erne all the local news In coneet a nesse i►ttassestInf Perm, and we belteye we ijveup to the claim. Help along the good work, TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPT 11 1913. 41 U13I;lNG BATiee T:.te es the eeaeon or the Year whew You,ra.re renewing your newepeper dune seript:('rs. the Advoeare elutes entb ets tht C]t3 weekly and Dane panel* and. the Magazines at terms that are a tea 9intizcernent. Call and get our rates., SANDERS Sr :CREECEI- Local Items Spend Fair Days in Exeter --Monday and Tuesday next, Tungsten Lamps for Sale.•-Heamn a +s hardware Store, Exeter. Mrs, le. McKenzie, after spending a fete weeks with her daughter, Mrs, T. C McLeod, bas returned to her bonze in Keyser, Mrs. Wm, Sanders, of the 3rd con: of Stephen , was severely kicked en the leg by a cow on, Monday rend is now under the doctor's care, The Advocate will be • sent to any address in Canada until. end of 191.3 for 25c To United States points for 40e, Keep posted in the news of your locality and the county at large James Routley died in London last week and his body was taken to the home of Wm, Brock, Usborne, the funeral taking place on Sunday, De- ceased for many years resided hear Woodham Mr. James Routley is a son. Thc. City Council of Calgary nas adopted an amendment to the city charter which will have the effect of introducing universal suffrage on Cal- gary the only restriction being' the ability of the voter, male orfemale, to read in the second reader used in the local. schools. The total immigration to Canada during the first four months of the current fiscal year,. -April to July, was 250,906, made up of 99,101 British, 54,040 American and 97,766 from all other countries, During the, four cor- responding months of the last fiscal. year the total :number was 209,642, composed of 83,3188 British, 65,900 American and 60,424 from all other countries. The increase id ZO per cent, ANNIVERSARY AND HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES The Anniversary ., and Harvest Thanksgiving services in connection svitlr the Trivitt Memorial Church were held on Sunday last. The Rev: J. W. Ten Eyck, rector. of St, Thom- as Church, Hamilton, a former rector of the Trivitt Memorial Church, oc- cupied the pulpit morning and even - "n a act ees even- ing and dr sed the Sunday School in the afternoon: In the morning the Rev gentleman took for his text Josh- ua .I,, 9 "Have I not commanded thee. Be strong and of good sour=, ere, be not afraid, neither be thou .;znayed: for the Lord thy God :is With thee whithersoever thougoest.'- His .. discourse was an interesting ex-,. position of that portion. of scripture, dealing particularly with the. sgord ,,.T, "courage" setting forth under varied symbols the beautifying influences of courage upon the life and character of the christian. In the evening the text was John XII., 24: "Verily, ver- ily I say unto . you except a corn ' of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone but. if it die it bring- eth forth much fruit." After ' a gen- eral introduction, dealing with the principal of sewing arid reaping, the speaker entered, upon the spiritual ap- plication—The seed could be preserv- ed; It could be usedas food; It could_ be planted. The planting in- volves death and fruitfulness. The seed dies but reproduces itself a hundred fold. Christ's death is the salvation of the world, by, being lifted up on the cross. "He will draw all men unto, Him." We also must 1 ose ourselves in unselfishness, service and love that we may bring forth fruit unto everlasting life. The• rector, , Rev. D. W. Collins, and Mr. Clarence Duplay, of Centralia assisted in the services. The church was very tastefully decorated with grain, fruit and flowers the . Girl's Auxiliary as- sisting largely in this '`'work. The choir. assisted by members of the Presbyterian and Main Street ieth- odist churches, rendered the musical part of the services very ably. A full choral service was sung in the even- ing, The solo by Miss Nora Walden of Londor was beautifully rendered and much appreciated, Miss Birdie Boyle sang the solo part of the ane them in the evening with excellent if- fest, Mr. John H. Markham presided at the organ and much, credit is due him for the excellent character of the musical part of the services. The col- lections for the day amounted to about $175.00. DE A T 11. GIS THOMAS WILLIS. There passed away at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Willis, on Sunday evening ,last, the oldest native born resident of Exeter, In the person of Mr. Thomas Willis, at the age of 76 years e months and 26 days. The deceased had been in failing health for about six months of kidney trouble .His condition, however, did not become alarming until about a week previous to his demise, when he was compelled to takehis bed and gradually weakening passed away. Mr, Willis was .;a son of the kite Janes Willis, who was the first Fet- tier in Exeter, .and in fact the first settler between the point svherc the London Road ' left the Township of London and itss point of junction with the Huron Road, where Clinton now stands. This was in the winter of 1832 and the log house built by ,Mr. Willis was the first white mares habitation in a section of eoun tryextending over twenty miles in ev- ery direction from this centre. It was here where deceased was• born, he be- ing the first white child born in Ex-, eter. Being raised among the early settlers Mr. Willis had all the 'exper- iences incidents to pioneer life, and assisted - in transforming the virgin lands of the then dense wilderness extending for many miles in all dir- ections into a country now entirely covered with the evidences of higher civilization. An incident worthy of notehappening when deceased .was a mere child, wa:; that related by Mr. Willis' mother. On one occasion dur- ing her husband's absence, Mrs. Wil- lis was roasting ,a piece of . venison over the fire o i the hearth. The door .of, the shanty svgs open and while she was in the, act of changing the position of the "roast" a mon- ster grey wolf bounded into the apart meat quick as lightning snatched the savory morsel . from her hands, and as quickly- disappeared with its prize, leaving the victim of the robbery to compose her ruffled nerves and med- itate .on the selfishness of the then numerous denizefis of our Canadian forests For many years deceased farmed in Stephen Township, after which - he retired to Exeter, where he has been living ,for over 25 years, and with the exception of four years .spent at Kinloss he has during all his life re- sided in 'thin neighborhood. Mr; Willis was of sterling character and integrity. His big heart was at all times overflowing with kindly thoughts for' those in trouble and to know him wasto esteem and respect him, The deceased had been a long. and valued memberof the independ- ene Order of Foresters, from 'whose ranks he will be missed; and his de- mise regretted. He was bereft oe his partner in life just nine years and, one, day ago.. He is survived by . three sons and three daughters., John and James. of Stephen Thomas of Centralia, Mrs. Jas. Ether- ingtod of Usborne, Mrs. Edgar Wil- lis of town, and Mrs. Percy. Luxton of South Bend, Indiana. He is also survived by one brother, Robert. Wil- lis of Marlette, Mich., The funeral tool;: place, Tuesday to the Exeter ceinetery,, being conducted under . the auspices of the, LO.F, while Rev. D. W. Collins was the officiat- ingclergyman. a DID IT HURT THE MONKEY ? Magistrates Sanders and Moir on Friday morning last in the Totem Hall heard a complaint against 'Mr. Clark, proprietor of the Mid -Way at Grand Bend, in which it was alleged he ill- treated a monkey. Mr, Clark had -the; monkey in a small, tent, Chained to a table, and rnen or boys were, allowed from . a distance of 25 feet to throw a soft rubber • ball at it—at the old price of three throws for a nickle,, and every time you hit the monkey you get a cigar." It seas charged that the con- tinuous throwing at the -monkey on Gala Day •,August 19, injured and ter- rorized the ,animal, and Gown Attor- ney Seager on representations from the Humane Society, had the infornta tion laid Owing to the . unavoidable absence of Mr. Seager he had L. ,H Dickson conduct the prosecution,while J G. Stanbury defended. Several witnesses were examined and the magistrates held that the ev idence did not show' that the 'non key was in any way illtreated, and dismissed the case with costs. CANADIAN Farms Lands and Manitoba .. Saskatchewan PACIFIC RAILWAY Town Properties Alberta and British Columbia FARM LANDS FOR . THE SETTLER Terms--1-20th cash, balaance in payments extending over 19 years. Loan of $2,000, conditional for F arm Development Loan of $1,000, conditional for. Stock Buying, READY-MADE FARMS IN 'SELEC TED DISTRICTS improvements made by the C,P.R to enable settlers to enter upon and commencefarming immediately, COLUMBIA VALLEY -IRRITATED : FRUIT LANDS: In the Beautiful Invermerc and Windermere Districts in Southern British Columbia. INVERMERE TOWNSITE AND INVERMERE HEIGHTS GHT FOR PARTICUL ARS • APPLY TO Ernest Elliot AGENT C. P. R. LANDS MAIN STREET, EXETER. REPORT OF DEPUTATION '.ro FREDERICKTQWN, OHIO, RE- F,B.ZIEG MF Cr.CO, Exeter, August 25th, 1913 In accordance with the instructions of the Council of the Village of Tac- eter we, the undersigned, beg to sub- mit the following report of our in- vestigations of the F. B. Zieg Mfg. Co,, and the J, B. Foote Foundry Co.; of Fredericktown, Olio. eere reached Frederick(syn, on Wed nesday August ZOth, and imunediately started our enquiry. We found that the F. B. Zieg Mfg. Co. has been,ep- erating a plant for eight years,:nan" ufacturing a complete line of Road Graders Road Drags, and other Road Machinery as well as three styles of Cast Iron Culvert Pipe. We also found that the J. B, Foote Foundry Co., established in 1564, were manufacturing a complete line of School, Church and .Farm Bells, : ev- eral different types of concrete block Machines- Concrete Mixers, Tile Moulds and Hardware Specialties. These companies are incorporated for $90,000,.fully paid up, and are do- ing as near as can be determined a very profitable business, If a branch is established in Exeter, it is the intention to manufacture at Exeter, all the • good r made at both factories at Fredericktown, which would seem to have amarket-in Can- ada. They figure on having at Exeter, when running full fixed, assets• to the value of about $35,000 anal will short- ly employ 20 mets andsoon increase this number to 50. The wages of the men to be employed ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per day. In addition to the line of goods en- umerated in part above, the Company in Ohio is constantly adding to its lines of manufacture and expect to take on such other Specialties as Can- adian conditions shall render advisable This Company should be particular- ly well suited to this municipality, front the fact that their employees are not what might be termed mech- anics. They employ almost entirely handy "nen such as we. have innum- bers that would very soon become expert on the particular line of work selected for them; Our conclusions are, that judging from the past history of the company and their record of judicious and suc- cessful management that the people of Exeter 'should consider themselves for tunate if they can, secure for the cor- poration a 'branchof this concern. From our investigation and inter- views. we feel entirely satisfied with the Company and recommend it most heartily to the ratepayers of Exeter. We beg to remain, , Yours sincerely, W. 5. Heaamn M. M. Doyle G. P. Connor THIN CLOTHING AND HEALTH. Diaphanous gowns, slit skirts, peek- aboo waists and kindred clothing of the new styles are ale. right if taken in moderation, at the right time, and in the right place, according to 17r. Eli G. Jones of Newi,Jersey, president of the American Association. of Pro- gressive Medicine. He says,-- • "I have come to believe that the less clothing 'we drapei on, the figures in the heated weather the more we increase the chances of- prolonging our lives `'I have records which show that the percentage of .illness among women who wear little clothing is much ` lower than oe those who put on too many garments, and I do not refer to the Zulus, nor Fiji Islanders either, but get any. statistics right 'fere in the giddy whirl. I agree with the futurists that we are returning to an age which shall disregard dress, al- though I do ,not predict the adoption of the fig leaf by any means. Some day a rising modiste, the genius of his age, will invenf a style which will omit the transparency, but will sup- ply its airiness and women will adopt the garment more eagerly than they have the , present style." RESOLUTION RE. MR, VAN DER FEEN • Atthe meeting of the Decorating Committee of the Centrale. Method- ist Church, held Sept. 3rd, the fol- lowing resolution was unanimously carried:—That we desire to express our gratification that the work done by Mr. G. E. C. Van der Feen of Toronto meets our entire approval. Any church desirous of engaging a man to decorate, paint, etc,, could not we believe; do better than to employ Mr. Van der Feen, who has given us such ,perfect satisfaction. Mail Contract SEALED TENDERS ADDRESSh;D tc. the Postmaster General svti1 be res sewed at Ottawa until Noon, on Fri- day the 17 th day of October, 1913, for the conveyance of His Majesty's Mails on a proposed Contract for four• years six times per week, over Dash- wood (I' hiva and Mt, Carmel) Rural Route from the Postmaster General's pleasure next, Printed notices containing furthei'in formation as to conditions of propos- ed Contract may be seersand blank fore= of Tender may be obtained at the Post Office of Dashwood, I'hiva, Mt, Cannel and Sarepta, and at the Office o1' the Post Office Inspector at London. Post Office Department, Mail Ser- vice Branch; Ottawa, 5th Sept„ 1913 G, C. ANDERSON, Superintendent, LOCAL BOWLING TOURNEY The lady bowlers and their hus- bands, with one exception, the bus band not being a bowler, met in con- test on the greeru on Monday after- noon and 'evening last: After the first round the ladies served a de- lightful lunch in the club house, and a merry time was spent "generally. The contest was in Scotch Doubles and the results are gives below,- First Round Mrs,' Stanbury Mrs, Creech Mr. Gladman 13 Mr. Dickson 9 Mrs Stewart Mrs. Gladman Mr. Taman 15 Mr. Heaman 13 Mrs:' Dickson Mrs. McGillicuddy Mr. .Waugh 10 Mr. Stanbury e Mrs, Heiman Mrs. Waugh Mr.. Stewart 8 Mr. Creech 13 Second Round Mrs ; Stanbury Mrs. Stewart Mr. 'Gladman 15 Mr, Taman 17 Mrs McGillicuddy Mrs. Waugh Mr. Stanbury 10 . Mr, Creech- 8 Finals Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. McGillicuddy Mr. Taman 15 Mr. Stanbury 12 The prizes consisted of some small pieces of cut glass for the ladies and candle sticks for the mean. EXETER COUNCIL The Council met in the Town HaIl Friday evening, 5th. Minutes of th lest meeting were read, and approved Mr. Rundle waited on the council asking to have the fence between him and the corporation be kept in shape • also that the gate be kept locked leading into his property. Dr,, Hyndman interviewed the coun- cil re John Brown for medical attend- ance prior to - going to the House of Refuge stating that the bill had been presented and was turned down. The Reeve replied that the reason for de- lay Was because the council wanted to know more particulars before pay- ing the account. The council agreed. to pay it. Messrs. A. G. Dyer and Rev. Yel- land waited on the council, wanting to know when they purposed laying the cement walk on Carling street and if they weren't going to lay . the walk they would have to lower the outer sides in order to let the water off as when the wet season set in the wall; was impassable. No action was taken • Mr. Stanbury waited on the council re. the agreement between the cor- poration and Zeig Man. Co., Freder- ickton Ohio. On motion of Hind, seconded by Scott, the Reeve was authorized to `sign provisional agree- ment between the corporation and the Zeig Man. Co., and that the seal of the corporation be attached thereto. Doyle—Harton—That 'the accounts be paid as read Electric Light Co. $1]8.74- Imperial Oil Co., $134.881; T. Webster, cemetery labor, $1.75; W Waiper $350; L. Day, flowers, $23.40 J" McDonald, labor $4.37; F. Kerr, brick and lumber, $109.30; T. Houl- den street watering, $58.05; J. Hun - kin labor at dam, $85.8 0; T. Web- ster, labor $2; J. Baegent $8; J. Mc- Donald $6; J. Heaman $1; T. Sanders $4 • J. Norry $25; N, Vale $6; R. Rob- ins $25; S. Sanders $26; T, Wolper $44; J. Bell $22; T. Creech $38; S. Handford $38; G. Sanders $12; R. Davis 536; W. Hatter $4.20; G. Or- ange$22: T. Flynn $2750; W. Creech $16; W. Westcott $17.06; J. Gillespie 50c.; T. Houlden $3; A. Glanville, gravel pit $450.00; T. B. Carling, part salary 29.00; W. J. Bissett, do. 41.00 John Ford, do., 37.50., Dr. Hyndman 18.0C.—Total 876.48. A petition was received asking the Council to lay a crossing on Main St. opposite Mr. John Grigg's store, The matter was laid over owing to the lateness of the hour. Adjourned to call of Reeve. T. B. Carling, Clerk CENTRALIA. Mrs. Hancock and slaughter, who havebeen visiting Mrs. Elliott, will return totheir home in Ottawa to -day accompanied by Mrs. Elliott who will visit there for a few weeks. Large crowds from the countryside are attending the London Fair this week. Mr .Frank Hicks has purchased the house and lot south of the village from Mrs. Evans and will take pose session in a few weeks. Mr. Douglas Blatchford left on Sat- urday last to teach, school near Ot- terville. Mr. A J. Rollins and daughter of Detroit spent a few days this week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank al Hickweeks visiting friends in Watford Mr. and Mrs, S. Davis are spending and Wanstead, Mr Herb Hanlon is home. from Lon- don and will drive the rural mail for a while' till Mr, Con, O'Brien moves to the village. Mr and Mrs, J. Wilson visited friends at Eiimville on Wednesday, Several from the village ' attended the funeral of Mr, Thos; Willis of Exeter on Tuesday. Mr. Willis of the Creamery is a son, Mr C. 1.1. ,Baskerville • made a bull- ness trip to London on Saturday. Mr. Bruce Mitchell, our popular young; "'thresher, threshed over 2800 bushels of grain for Mr. Cori, O'Brien in 12 hours That's pretty good work Bruce. 14Ir. and Mrs. Vincent and family or Exeter spent Saturdaylast the guest of Mrs. Parsons.. The invitations are out for the marriage of Mr, George Hicks to Miss Kate Marshall of Blyth, to take place on Wednesday, September 1'tit, Crediton Dashwood The home of Mr and Mrs. Georg fHirtzel was the scene of a vety pleas ant gatheing of the members . of the Methodist church choir, numbering 40, on Monday night last, the occasion be. ing to do honor to their much esteem... ed organist, Miss Myrtle Hirtzel,prios to her marriage to Mr. Alvin Baker, by presenting her with a "kitchen shover" as a token of her much appreciate; services during the past five years Miss Hirtzel has been. faithful in hex duties and the choir will lose in her one of its moss valued members. The presentation over a dainty luncheon was served after which the evening was most pleasantly spent socially. This is London Fair week, Quite a number from here are taking ad- vantage of the reduced railway sates and will take in the fair and transact business in the city. During the past ' week strange sounds have been heard in the early morning and late- at night. Some thought a strange bird from some dis- tant land had wandered here, while others were sure a ferocious animal. had escaped from some circus. After making inquiries it was learned that Will Smith' was in the the city and had bought a new whistle for his en- gine with the "mocking -bird" attach- ment, and just now• he is practicing some popular airs. We would con- sider it a favor, Bill, if you would pu: the muffler on during the early hours of the morning. The Dorcas Band of the Evangel- ical Church are having a pie socia] ov the church lawn. on Friday even- ing of this week. The ladies promise the boys a treat and all should attend Besides' they will have a golden op- portunity to judge the cooking ebil- ities of the fair ones in our burg and neighborhood. Henry Shenk left for Guelph on Wednesday where he has secured employment as teamster on the Prison Farm Miss Roxie Eilber of Zurich is working for Mr. C. Zwicker in the millinery department. Specie anniversary services will be held in the Methodist church :text Sunday, Rev. Knowles of St,Thomas a former pastor here, will be the speaker for the day and a treat is in store for those who atend, On Monday evening a splendid program will be given by the choir and members of thet congregation. All are cordially in - vi e , ThedYoung lien's Chorus of the Evangelical church went to Greenway on Tuesday evening and took part in the program given there in, connection with the fowl supper. They motored Genther's bus and were accompan- ied by a number of our young people Rev. Becker is attending the fun- eral of his uncle Prof. S. L. Umbach D. D., in Napierv]lle, Ill., this week: Prof, Umbach died in Germany �.ftr was one of the strong men of the Professor of Theology in the North- western College at Napierville. Mrs. Becker is a niece of deceased end we to the bereaved family Our sl mpathy. tains Lulu Snider of Zurich :pent last in Sunday in town the guest of Miss D Essery. e' Mr H. A. Keller's]. leave, to -day (Thursday for Naperville, 111„ to tee :ume his studies, A large number from this neighbor - !woe are attending the London Fair- thi, week. Death visited the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Schroeder on Tuesday end rsernove1 from its midst their in- fant son about eight months old. The child had been ill only a .very' short time and its demise was very uaex- petted r Mr, Wm. Musser is sufferingre np• a number of Job's comforters, mil as a result is off duty. School re -opened on Tuesday week Miss Webb having resumed her du - nee and Miss Hodder has taken the• place of Miss Hengst, Mr. Gordon Goetz of Clinton is hot., idaying at his home. Mies E+na Guenther is on the sick, list this last week, Mrs. Wm, Ehlers visirted relative. in Port Elgin, Miss Lavina Koch is spending here holidays at her home in Dashssood. Miss Duffin of Thorndale returned tot resume ber duties at Hay school. Mise Tillie. Miller of the Model School Clinton was home over the - holiday, Miss Maide Routledge has returned» after attending the millinary opening: at London and Toronto. The little son of Mr. and Mrs, Alegi Zimmer unfortunately brake his arm while running his wagon on the side- walk. Anetta daughter of Mr, and Mre- Obas. Steinhagen met with a similar• accident on Tuesday breaking her - arm near the elbow. Mr, T. Guinther is still in ,"a ;very - low condition. But his many (friend. hope for his recovery, LUMLEY Mr and Mrs. Oswald Walker and family. of Cromarty spent Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs. Thos. Ven- ter and treated their friends to a auto ride. -Mr. Gordon Bolton had a bee drawing home timber for a barn front Zurich on Thursday of last week -Miss Annie Passmore has returned from Toronto, where she attended the Fair and visited her sister.—Miss Ed. na Williams has returned to the For- est City, after holidaying in this lo- cality for the past month or eo. Threshing is the order of the ,lay here now. -Mr. Geo. Hobkirk had the misfortune to lose a valuable colt on Sunday evening. It had been sick ;or some ti:rner—Mrs. Jackson of Listowel has returned hone, after a. visit to her mother here.—Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn spent Sunday on the London Road the guests of Mrs. Case,—Mrs. W, B. Horton of Harpurhey spent Sun day with relatives here.—Mrs. Frank- lin Horton was in Toronto this week She was accompanied by Mrs. Ches.. ney or, Egmondville. ELIMVILLE The death occurred here on Sunday of an aged resident in the person of Michael Elford, at the age of 79 years 10 months and 13 days. His death occurred at the home; o1 his daughter Mrs. E K. Johns, from whose resid- ence the funeral took place on Wed- nesday to tate Exeter cemetery, Since his second marriage Mr. Elford has lived at Port Hope, Two weeks ago he and his wife camel to Usborne to visit relatives and on Thursday he was stricken with paralysis, and he never regained consciousness. He leaves besides his wife and daughter, one son Michael on the old home- stead. He was a life-long member of the Methodist church. Rev. and Mrs. Posvcll and daughter lilnssomn or Exeter visited at the par: sonage one day last week. Mrs, John Prout of Port' Huron, Mich., is visit- trie at the -home of Mr. John Simpson Anniversary Services will be heart on the Elimville church next Sunday Sept. 14th Rev: W. H. Cooper of Milverton,- a former pastor, will oc- cupy ,the pulpit at 10 am. and 7 pee The congregation expect to wipe out the entire indebtedness onthe lien shed amounting to $1450,00. WINCHELSBA, . Death—The death occurred in Sat- urday Sept. 6th, of Francis Wilbert' Coward son of the late William Cow - are at the age of 34 years. Deceased - had been ill for over two years with anaemia and during that period he was sometimes feeling fairly well, and at other times quite poorly. Ile had" been able to take a drive occasionally during' the sunimer, Born in the Township of Usbornehe had, been'a resident here all his life, and was well and favorably known, and his death will be much regretted. He was unmarried. -Besides the mother he is survived by three brothers and two sisters, John, George and Edward, all'" of Usborne, Mrs,Fenton Brown of Michigan and Mrs. Arthur Sanders of Exeter. The funeral took place from• the family residence, Con. 9, to the Exeter cemetery on Tuesday after noon and was largely attended. BIRTHS Hern-In Usborne, on Sept. 3rd, to Ifr - and Mrs. Ephraim Hern, a son. — Morris . Hector. Stewart—In Exeter, Sept. 7, to Mr. ante Mrs. Alex. Stewart, a daughter Cranston—At the Manse, Palmerston, Sept. 4, to Rev,, and Mrs. R- A., Cranston; a daughter, MARRIAGES Smith—Beattie—At Seaforth, Sept. 2' Miss Minnie Merrill, daughter .tf Mr Jame: Beattie of Seaforth, to Mr. J Ernest Smith. B S.A., Peterboro. DEATHS Elford—In Usborne, on Sept. 7, isfich- ael Elford, aged 79 years, 10 months and 13 days. McConnell—In London, Sept. 7, T.A. McConnell, formerly of Exeter. Coward—In Usborne, on Sept. 6, Fran cis Wilbert Coward, son of the late William Coward, acted 34 years. Willis—In Exeter, onSept. 7, Thomas Willis aged 76 years, 2 months, 26 days. Hodgson—At Columbus, Ont., on Aug. 20th Sarah Wilcockson, wife of Mr. Robert Hodgson, aged 79 years, CLEVER BANK SWINDLER. Toronto .Sept, 6. -As a result of the operations of a smooth swindler giving the name of James Ray, On- tario Banks are out $11,000 in two $days. The police in five towns are diligently searching for Ray, but so far he has eluded ail pursuers. Ray operated successfully at Galt Berlin and Guelph on Thursday, get- ting $8,500 by means of forg. let- ter of identification. Then he lumped to Lindsay and calmly did the same trick again securing $2,500 without the slightest trouble. nifty for the past month or so, Money is Tight a7 But there are people who are constantly looking for oppoirtunities to lend money on good security. If you want • to borrow a few dollars, or a few thousand, our Want Ads. will put you In touch with those who have money to loan.