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EXE PER A.XWYW)AT:L , THURSDAY DECEMBER 17, th14
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' •he:t•o .4444444+4.. 108 112
.Barley .. , ..4....4....4 6a 70
Buckwheat + ,1r5 48
Oats. 100 100
Peas—.„4...444,,.,,4.., `i5 100
Potat oes. pe bag , . , , , 14 00 1400
Hay, extort 4...4
Flour, per cwt., family $ 10
Flour, low grade per elm 1 70 170
Butter...,......, 444 4,. 24
20
Eggs.— .• , . 35 80- -
Live hots, per cwt..... 4 0
80
Shorte porton, 4...4,. 27 00
Braze icer bon 4444... 20 00
neer your friends at Follick's res-
taurant—lunches at all hours,
Hydra prices on 25, 40 and 60 watt
lamps at 35c. each at the Electric
Light and Power Howse.
Nicholson & Lawson of Crediton
will sell by public auction! at Credi-
ton ou December 22nd, 45 head of
cattle, consisting. of 20 calves steers
and heifers about 6 months old; 20
steers and heifers rising 2 years bid.
Ali good stock, Frank Taylor, Atuct.
Th: Advocate would be a splendid
Christmas gift to the boy or girl away
Iron, borne. Once a week as they
would read it, they would be remind-
ed of the love that prompted the
Gift $1.00 sends it to any address in
Canada and $1.50 to any address in
the United States. It is not •n ex-
pensive gift, but it will give pleasure,
WE i Ill WYANDOTTS FOR SALE
—A few White Wyandott Cockrell
for sale—price right. George Jaques,
Winchele:a Ont.
SPECIAL SALE OF CHINA AND
Bok at Griggs on Friday and Sat-
urday
YOU make no mistake when you
you buy your Christmas candies, nuts.
chocolates .and oranges from Mfrs.
Sanders.
BON -BONS and Chocolate boxes
from 25c. to $1:00. Fresh and choice
—W. J Statham's.
NEW FLOUR & FEED STORE. -
1 desire to announce that I have op-
eenec. a Flour and Feed Stone in F.
Wood's Old Stand, opposite Post
Office and will keep a full supply. of
the best grades of flours and reeds.
1 solicit your patronage.
SIDNEY DAVIS
iteaseesseeseeeeeeseeeeelesaesseseseesik
Tuesday last woo the final day for
rabbit shooting.
Warden Caatelap was caned ,''t the
recent County Council session.
Tuesday was tax day a.md everybody
got bus; .parting with their coin.
I. M Doyle shelved two cars of
horses to Montreal on Thursday.
Mrs Jahn Miners unfortunately fell
on Saturday at her hornet and disloc-
&tee her shoulder,
Earl Parsons, son of Mr, Samuel
Parsons has enlisted with the second
contingent at Ottawa,
Eighty-five per ceamt. of .lee busi-
ness failures in the United•, Statesare
among firms which da not advertise.
In your Christmas giving: try to
remember that the poor are in grat-
er neer, than your well-to-dofriend.
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Snell` are now
comfortably settled in their borne' en
Andrew street, having moved in trona
the farm last week.
Everyone is interested in an item
of local news, if you know of any
local happening that is not ;;eneraliy
known communicate the fact to this
affic.e4
Sunshine anniversary will be held on
Sunday ,next, when Rev. Hart of St,
efarrys will preach morning and even-
ing Or the Z4th the annual Xmas.
Tree and Entertainment will be held,
Laidlaw* Bros,, of Okotoks, Alta.,
have bought the stack of Mr. Snell
formerly of Exeter, at Granum, Alta.
This flew of St. Marys boys is do-
ing a thriving business. St. Marys
Journal,
The Fire Underwriters Association
has sent Chief Weekes the annual cir-
cular warning the public to `be very
careful in the placing of ' Christmas
decoration: so that there will be no
danger of fires. e•
A St. Joseph Correspondent says
A. large number of men are engaged
ir+ clearing up around the big block
getting things into shape for the mas-
ons The big Block is going to he
rebuilt as soon as possible.
Parkhill in a short campaign sub-
scribe.' .nearly 44300:00 for the Pat-
riotic Fun3. The individual subscrip-
tions range from $1.00 to $150.00, and
there were about 250 subscribers,
which makes the average nearly $il7,
"Capt. Sale of Goderi•ch was' the
guest of his brotli.er officers of the
33rd regiment ea the Clinton Club
rooms when he was presentecj<' with a
neat address and a handsome pair of
fieLl glasses". •_ Clinton News -Record,
LOCAL DOINGS.4
WANTED—To rent farm of 100
acre:, with good buildings for term
of five years;, Anyone having such
apple. at this Office,
HARM HELP, TO BE SCARCE.—
H. A McDonnell, Director of immi-
gration for Ontario, is of the :zpin
ion that next spring there will be a
larglabor than
eveerbeforeknown in
nd far f n the Province,
and that it will be to the advantage
of the farmers' to secure help at the
present time. Owing to the fact that
immigration from the Old Con standstill, has
been practicallya
nd
than so many farm hands' 'have gone
with the Canadian contingent, a short
age at labor wl1 be experienced when
the spring comes. There is sol •rea-
son, Mr McDonnell thinks, why farm-
ers cannot make arrangements now
by hiring help an a yearly engage-
ment. In response to the circulars
fanners,
-t t ,
sent ou
which have been-
it is stated that a good many applica-
tions arebeingreceived each day for
help If you. need a man shake eppli-
cation now to C. H. Sanders, `mnii-
grant Agent, Advocate Office, Exeter
BOARDERS WANTED.— rrs• A
Lane, William Street, will be 'Kees -
ed to accept a. few boarders.
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OUR XMAS. supply of Candies and
Oranges is all fresh and " at rock-
bottom prices.—W. J. Statham.
Christmas Holly for gale at Follick's
Bakery
ASTRAY HEIFER
A red heifer coming 3 years old,
wits, white dot on head and white
tip on tail, has strayed on my prem-
ises. Owner can have same by nrav-
ing property, paying expenses of keep
and for this ad. HENRY KINNEY
Lot 18, Con.hen
18,
StSend P.O.
TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE
Rev. Hohnes of Ridgetown visited
In town on Monday.
Xis; Evelyn. Gill of Toledo is the
guest of Miss. Nana Carling.
Messes. W. E Sanders and Wesley
Dearing attended the Fat Stockshow
at Guelph last week
Mr. Reg Case, who bas been in In-
gersoll and Port Colborne on a visit,
returned here Monday,
Mr. and Mrs. Becker returned to
New Hamburg on Wednesday aftera
visit of some weeks here.
Mr Robt..Pickard and family, wlio
have been spending the summer in
the West, returned 'home last week
Mr. Wm Lightfoot, who was de-
cently married in Landon, spent the
week end with his bride; here, guests
of Mr. and Mrs. jeh'n Markham.
Messrs Clifford McAvoy and Laurie
Watson Pharmacy students of Toron-
to, returned home last week for the
vacation,
Manager White of The Bank of
Commerce, who brought his little son.
here last week, is iii Toronto to
bring Mrs, White to their 'lathe here.
Mrs. Wes. Stone of the West ar-
rived here last week to spent some,
weeks. She was accam,panied by `her
brotbez Herman Kernicrh, who spent
the summer out west.
Rev, FT, Forster, for ten, years the
pastor at Mottnt Cartmel, will move to
Reigetpwnat the end of the year,
his place being taken by Rev, Fr.
T iexnay
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Mr and Mrs. N. J. Dore entertain-
ed a number of friends to euchre an
Thursday evening.
Mr. John Bell has purchased, theold
Treble farm on the London Roadust
south of town from Mr.r Dan Woods.
Edith the five-year old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Herb, Walters, met with
a painful accident on Tuesday by fal-
ling and facturing her arm.
ate Jos. Bawden, while pulping
root= Tuesday unfortunately got hie
left hand caught is the knives, inflict
inF wounds that necessitated several
stitches to close.
Mrs. Allen, Andrety Street, received
the news last week oft the death of
her daughter Mfrs. W. L. Creighton,
of Colonsay Sask.., who died on Fri-
day
riday after oil y a short illness. She
is. survived by her husband and an in-
fant child. She was married only last
February
Rev John Morrison of Sarnia eon-
ducter'the services in the Main street
Church an Sunday the Occasion be-
ing the anniversary of the Young
efee'S s.lass preaching .morning and
evening He also addressed the class
in the afternoon. On Monday even
ins! he gave an excellent lecture on
"That Boy” which was well. attend-
ed. -
The municipal nominations cake
place on Monday, Dec. 28th. While
avoi Uxfg elections would • be a very
fine thing to do it is notpossibleun-
less unanimous. If it cannot be done
see to it that none but good men are
nominated, and try to see that alight
is avoided for any but good reasons,
Doi not'let us have -a waste `of money
to satisfy a grudge, or because 'some -
ane wants to see i
a f iht� on.
But if
g
you feel sure you card better condi-
tions
onditions it is. your duty to, get in the
game.
Rev. D . W Collins 'of•Trivitt Mem-
orial Church, left Wednesday for
London to take a supplementary,
i it School • with
course in the Military ,
a view to rubbing up on the vork
with which he was familiar some years
ago and obtaining a captain's certif-
icate and going to the war as a con -
g b
missic*ner•1 officer in a later conting-
ent Rev. ,Mr. Collins will return on
Sundays to take his church work. His
action is a laudable one and worthy
o•f being copied by many of our
vnung men
Reeve Elliott of Stephen informs us
that the total expenditure to the
county in connection with the train
'of produce- to the Belgians was as
follows,—Barrels $2360.30; hacks, etc,
$551.55; hired help, telephones, etc.,
$891.44, Total .$3803.29.
Rev Sharp of Coven Church and
Rev. Fletcher of Thames Road ex-
changed pulpits an Sunday, the oc-
casion being the inspection day of
the Sunday, Schooes. Rev. Fletcher
preached very able sermons.
"Tbe price of bread was last week
raised to 7 cents per loaf by our loc-
al bakers, but the good housekeepers
of the town did notr take to this ides.
and many started baking their own
bread. As a consequence it was
lowered to 6 cents a loaf on :Satur-
day morning"=Wingham Times.
The undersigned is offering for ,ale
Lots 35, 35: and part of 37, Carling
Street on which is a good storey and
half frame house, containing 7 looms
good cellar and kitchen. There are
also a number of choice fruit trees
an the premises and a good stable;
har C and soft water. Everything is in
a good state of repair. Will he cold
reasonable. Call Saturday for par-
ticulars HENRY GOULD. Exeter
Tea & Coffee
Store
Mrs. Thos. Bissett received the sad
news last week of the„ death of iMlrs.
Walton Hodgins, who died in Tor-
onto
onto on Dec: 7th, in her 75th year,
Mrs Hodgson will be remembered by
our alder residents, she having resid-
ed here for a number of years with
her late husband, who conducted ous-
iness here for same time. She is sur-
vived by two sones, F. T. W. Hodg-
son and Dr. E. GI Hodgson, and one
daughter Miss Blanche. Her remains
were interred at Toronto Wednesday.
A second live bird shooting snatch.
was giver. by Mr. John Hunkin em
Thursday afternoon when sides •vere
chosen by him and his brother, Mr,
A. Hankin with the result that the
former wan out as wild be seen by'
the score below,the losers paying for
a supper at Mr, W. J. Statham's :-
J. Hankin 8 A. Hunkin 7
W. Snell 6 F. Kerr 9
8 C. Sweet 7
7 G. Adamson, 2
7' W. Statham' 4
4
7
._
40
T. Creech
R. Ogd er
B Ford
J Green 6 N. Ford;
J. Passmore 7 S. Cantelon
For the choicest
groceries, fruits, spices,
teas,; coffee and every-
thing in the grocery Imo.
Call and see us.A trial
as to quality will convin-
ce.
Produce taken in exchange
Jas. Gould
Opposite Meet rielight Plan t
r`.
49
A Reactionary Storm Period is cen
tral on the 17th 18th and 19th. If
we are to have heavy boreal storms
the: month—except such at this re-
actionary period. Wild,, winter gales
will gage out upon the Atlantic seas
and answering storm,, followed by,
cold .will sweep over lake, coast and
inlartd A general storm period is
coincident with the center of the
December solstice period, being cen-
tral on the 23rd, and reaching from
the 21st to the 26th. This period
will brine very low barometer,. and
an and touching the 32,rd. and Z4th
the temperature will rise, and storms
of rains, attended by winter light-
ning and thunder is probable. These.
These storms will turn to sleet and
maw about the 24th and 25th„ bring-
ing change to much colder, ,vith
snow in wide areas of the country
for Christmas. In fact a general snow
storm will sweep out to the northwest
and spr•ad far to the east and south
by the close of this, period, 'lonely
followed by high barometer • and (,told
clearing weather.
EXETER PATRIOTIC FUND
Regular meeting of I.O.O.F.en Tues
day December 22nd. First ' degree
and usual business. All members re-
quested to attend. Visitors welcome.
W. Martin N.G.
Oranges, nuts and candies, and for-
eign fruit at all prices! to suit every-
body at Follick's Confectionery.
THERE is nothing better for The
Christmas shopper than an Oyster
Stew served at Statham's.
oisil to our stare gill sole lVal Giil Problem
BRASS GOODS
Useful a,n.i Ornamental
Jardinieres ,.,$L50 to $5.00
Candle Sticks ti,,.,, $2,00 to $5,00
Fern Baskets , 1.00 to $2,00
Trays .... ... $1.00 to $4,00
Vases .. 44.... $1.00 to $3.00
TOILET & MANICURE SETS.
Allways acceptable. We are
proud of our fnle assortment. A
til: to gentlemen,—Ma ,ke an early
choice • $2,00 to $12,50
CONFECTIONERY
Boys • how about a fine box of
chocolates. We have them in plain
and fancy boxes ...10c, to $3.00 a box
We handle the, best fresh from the
factory.
Hand Bags for mother ...50c. to 3.00
Bill Folds for Father ...75c to 2.00
Coin Pursesfor boys... .15c,to 50c
Music Folios for girls ...1.50, to 3.00
Case pipes for smokers 1,00 to 2.50
Alt the popular brands of cigars
in Xmas boxes 50e. to $2.50 each.
.Shaving' outfits .,25c, to 2.50
Shaving mirrors SOc: to $2.00
Brush and Comb sets 1,50 to 5.00
Collar and Cuff boxes 25c to 1.00
Safety Razors .,.SOc, to •5,00
Case pipes , , ..1,00 to, 3.50
Gift pipes 4444...... 25c. tee '1,00
Travelling Sets 1,50 to 5,00
Writing Cases ...250 to 1.50
Military Brushes 2.00 to 5.00
Music Folios 1.50 to 3.00
Fountain Pens asst'd• .4...... 3.,50
Cain Purses 150 to 50c.
Bill Folds _ ,,.75e to 2.00
Hand Bags .,.50c. to 3.00
Manicure Sets ...2,00 to 7.50
Toilet Sets t 2.50 to. 10.00
Toilet Waters ,.,..25c, to 75c,
Slot Water Bags ...1.50 to 3.00
Flash Lights 1.00 to 2,00
Boxed Candy ..25c. to 2.50
Pocket Toilets 25c to 5 Oc.
Collar Rags 75c, to 2.00
EBONY GOODS
Make useful presents.-Haia•, hat,
bonnet, cloth nail and tooth brush-
es, Butlers, nail files, and uticle
knives .among the =atom pieces,
Quality best,
XMAS, STATIONERY
Papeten'es in fancy boxes .-- The •
cream of the' market. Every boSSa
a select value Stylish and pi pala,t
presents. Our 50c, line is a lead'e'r,
XMAS BOOKLETS
Largest stock in town, You get.
the best if you leu. y at Cole's. A '
tip to Sunday School Teachers' —
Loc'i over our stock, 20c. to $3.00
a dozen
Safet'; Razors' ideal gifts 50 to 5.00
Post Card Albums, boys, ...25 .1o2.00
Shaving outfits popular ...1.00 ta2.50
Burat wood pieces, useful and or-
pamentai for your. „lady friends,
Perfumes—here we are sure to
',please—large assortment 10c, to
3.00 a box
COLE'S DRUG
STORE We Save You .Money
Auction Sale
OF HOUSEHOLD, FURNITURE
alt ,CENTRALIA
on Wednesday, December 23, 1914
at 1.30 o'cbaei , the following
Sewing machine, nearly new; 2 bed-
room suites; 1 cookstone, burns coal
or wood; .3. baseburner, coal stove;
1 wood stove; 2 extension tables;;
L sideboard - half • dozen, kitchen chairs
2 rockin,e chairs, 4 dining room chairs
1 kitchen tables; also barrels, and
many other articles.
Terms Cash ;
F. TAYLOR FRANK SOPHA
Auctioneer. Proprietor
PROCLAMATION, VILLAGE OF
EXETER
NOMINATION AND ELECTION
Public notice is hereby given that
ameeting of the Electors of the Vil-
lage of Exeter well be held in the
TOWN HALL, EXETER,
MONDAY..:: DECEMBER 28th, 1914
At the hour of 12, noon, for the
purpose. of making and receiving nom-
inations for Reeve, Councillors ind
Trustees for th'e ensuing year; and
further notice is 'hereby .given that.. in
the event of more candidates being
,proposed for the offices than requir-
edd e meeting will be
elected, th
to be e1 ,
adjourned until Monday, Jan. 4th, A.
D., 1915 ahem polls will be )pencud
at 9 a.m closing at 5 p.m.. at the - fol-
lowing places as fixed by By-law, viz.
Polls D. R. O. and.. Poll Clerk
No 1, S Handford's Residence, E.
Treble, S. Davis
Na. 2, Town Hall, W Johns, H. z3is
satt
No. 3 Mitchell's office, H. Huston, P.
Gillies
Na 4 N. E. Fite Hall, A. McPherson
F.a
W'tw
er
And all electors are hereby request-
ed to take notice and govern them-
selves accordingly. By order. • -
T B CARLING. Returnin.a Officer
NOTICE
During the holiday season everyone
appreciates a. goad suggestion in re-
garci to an appropriate Xmas. Gift.
THE DOMESTIC VACUUM CLE-
ANER is an ideal Christmas Gift
for every woman having a horse. Call
and see them 'at our Store. We have
ai•her suitable Xmas. Gifts as well—
worthy of your inspection. ..
R. N. ROWE
'Embalmer and Funeral Dirertnr
Phone 20a.
Previously acknowledged 974.07
Book Club 5,00
Mr.s Thorne 1,00
Tea Room 14.90
$994.97
'Hot stopper' served in. the Tea
Ro.on' from 5 to 7 Saturdays.
A ineeting of the ; Patriotic League
will be held in the Town Hall Friday
evening, at 7.30, when important busi.-
tees wiat be transacted,
Jeweriy, Cut Glass
and Silverware
are the things
that are really
appreciated for
Xmas Presents
Lawson & Trick
Exeter, Ontario
•
Mail Contract
SEALED TENDERS addressed to
the Postmaster General, will ,be re-
cei ved at Ottawa untie noon, on Fri-
day, the 8th day of 'January„ 1915
for the con,:.veyance, of His Majesty's
Mails, on a proposed Contract for
four years twenty-four times per
week each way, between Hensall and
Street Letter Boxes and Railway Sta-
tior from the Postmaster General's
pleasure next.
Printed notices containing further
information as to conditions of pre-
posed Contract may be seen and
blanl forms of Tender may be ab-)
tained at the Post Office of Hensel'
and at the office (of the Post Office
Inspector London.
G. C. ANDERSON
Superintendent,
Post Office Department, Mail Ser-
vice Branch, Ottawa„'27th Nov, 19142
Exeter North
&eueral' Slore
for Good Fresh
Groceries 'Etc.
PRODUCE TAKEN IN EXCHANGE
EGGS '.,
'DRIED;, APPLES,
DRESSED POULTRY
AT MARKET PRICES.
H. Bierling
MERCHANT, BAY P.O.
JONES MAY
PBONEI.L.
Christmas Buyers
will find us Head-
quarters for Xmas
Shopping
Only one .weed
Do your shopping early when
you have plerity of time to choose
Everything you may want is right
`here.
XMAS KERCHIEFS
200 doz. all kinds
5c. to 75c each
XMAS LINENS
White and colored
Plain and Fancy
XMAS BAGS
Leather and Swaede
From 25c. to $3 each
XMAS NOVELTIES.
Needle Cases
Crochet Sets
Travelling Sets
Fancy Combs
Fcy Broaches
Fancy Pins
XMAS GLOVES
All ki ind and all
colors
XMAS. APRONS.
For 25, 35 & 50c.
Fancy designs
XMAS, WAISTS
All kinds and colors
in silk and net,
CHILDREN
White Furs
Little Coats
Mitts and Gloves
Hoods and Bonnets
Legins
Shawls
XMAS TIES
Foal Men and Boys
• nidely boxed
XMAS. GLOVES
Every variety
You can 'name
SHIRTS & SOX
To Please anyone
act' kthds,
XMAS. NOVELTIES
FOR MEN
Suspenders
Pyjamas
House Coats
Slippers
Sweater Coats
Suits and Over Coats
A new shipment just arrived
Special, for the Holiday trade.
Something entirely new in style
and particularly . well selected
cloth. 4.
y ONES & NAY' •
e ,clo i la rters for the celebrated W. E, Sarlfopd Ulot4•. il'g
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