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.,E A.ETER MARKETS.
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80 to 1 Ot'
50 55
60
72
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225 2 25
100 15 00
3 10
175
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25 00
• Mr. R. W. 'Din/ley has been engag
ed as tae -k- at the Central Hotel.
Ale'''. Stewart received '1t-ord ort
Tuesis -from Frank Oke stating that
bis -t: nt lead rear hed the battle
line in France.
A "Minstrel Show" will be given by
rrse'n, o `he town, in the. Opera Meuse,
Wedncs:lay, March 15th, under the
auspices of the Women's -Patriotic
League, Tickets 50 and 35 cents,
children under 12 25 cents. Pian of
Hall ones. at Beaver's store, Saturday
Mar.:h 11th.
Phona 5tt for Parnell's Bread. Wil-
son ri:1 deliver it to you at once.
GASOLINE ENGINE FOR SALE
Four Horse Power Gasoline Engine
for Sate at a bargain, only been used
a short time. For further particulars
apply The JACKSON 1i'F'G. CO.Y,
Limited. E.eter. Ont.
"Amateur Minstrels" Wednesday,
Marcb 15th. The season's musical
evaitt. Frot:eeds in aid of Women's
Patriotic Fund. Plan of Hall open
Saturday, March 11, at Beaver's store.
WANTED AT ONCE
Represenative man to secure pros -
Voila for Life Insurance general
Agent will make periodical visits to
assist in elasia;. Liberal cctttmissions
will be paid tar thi$ service. Prev-
ious insurance experience not necess• 1
airy. Reply, stating aQ and present
occttpattort to 5. H. Brinker, Mariagat
for Western Ontario, 42 Wellington
.Street, South, Hamilton, Ontario.
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MILK ROUTE OUTFIT FOIL
SALE—This includes Deliverty wagon
sleigh, milk tins and everything nec-
essary for the milk business. Good
established milk route. Good reasons
for selling. For particulars apply to
L Day & Son., milkmen, Exeter,
WE SOLICIT YOUR TRADE.—
Having Purchased the Grocery and
Restaurant business of Mr. jos. Warn -
bold, we beg to state that we took
possession on Feb, 12, and we solicit
your trade. Orders taken and deliv-
eredto any part of the town. "Fresh
Groceries Always" is our slogan►. Ag-
ent for Parnell's bread.—WILSON'S
ROCERY. Phone 56.
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40t. CORDS OF CORD WOOD
WANTED at the Exeter Sala Works
Co. Limited. For prices write or
cat upon the manager.— JOS. SUT-
TON, 3lanager.
If you really believe in Safety
First get a box of Takake ,pills for
your rheumatism, neuralgia, or sleep-
-
iessness,for they are absolute ly hat•nt
less. and are sure to relieve you. 50c
a box at your druggists, or by mail
from the Georgian Mfg. Co., Coiling -
wood, Ont.
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400 TONS SALT -400 tons of iine
Land and Cattle Salt for sale. AU
grade 35.50 per ton.; 50c. per bag.
EXETER SALT WORKS Co., Ltd
_Sutton, Manager.
Lunches served at all hours at Wil-
son's Restaurant.
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SALT FOR SALE.—An excellent
quant, of Sarnia made salt for sale
at Old Temperance House, at the
G T R. station. Sold in any quant-
ity. Your patronage is solicited and
satisfaction, is guaranteed. — ED,
MAGUIRE Exeter.
Girls Wanted
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We. can give employment to
a few more bright girls as -
KNITT]RS AND LEARNERS
Fare paid to Clinton,
CLINTON KNITTING CO., Limited
.vat ate aatlyarstratir gr -
LOCAL DOINGS*,
Mrs. -& S. Davis is confined to her
room through illness.
"The Minstrels" at Opera House,
Wednesday, March lith at 8 p.m,.
Mrs. H. j White has recovered suf-
fieen.tly to be able to take a drive .on
Sunday.
St, Marys has a campaign. on this
week to raise 512,000 for the Patrio-
tic Fui.d.
Mr. John Routledge of the Molsons
Bang; ni Zurich has been transferred
to the Exeter branch.
On Monday afternoon snow, sleet
and rain tell, accompanied by, flashes
of lightning and rolls of thunder.
Rev. and Mrs. Sharp entertained on
aloa.day evening in honor of Rev. and
Mrs. Collins, before their departure,
air P. Fra ,ne and air. W. S. Howey
ur;. e.ecl' getting material on the
ground to improve their store prem-
ises.
a Jr. j. C. Stell is having material
drawn preparatory zo erecting a
residence on Carling Street north of
his father'.. home.
Ti ere was no service in the Pres-
byterian church on Sunday owning,
ow.a. • to Rev. Sharp taking suddenly
i►! in the afternoon.
March came tike a lamb, but did
not stay long that way. If these old
stories are to be depended upon, it
will ,gu out with a roar.
Dr. Baker, D. A. G. M.,, of Strat-
ford, will pay his official visit to
Leharem Forest Lodge, No. 133:
F. & A. a2,, on Monday evening of
next week
"Black and Waite _Minstrels" at
Exeter Opera House, Wednesday,
11arCb 45, at 8 Sams La aid, of tbe.Pat-
riotic Fund. Reserved seats at Bea-
ver's Store.
The judgment given in favor of the
townships of Usborne and Hay by
Judge Doyle in the suit of Davis vs.
the townships of Usborne and Hay
has been reversed 'tat the hearing of
the appeal at Toronto, and Mrs. Davis
now gets judgment for .$150.00. The
case sarnnot be further appealed, '
Huron Presbytery met in the Willis i
Presbyterian Church, Clinton, last
week, The call frim. Lendesboro and
Hallett cartga'egatiorts to the Rev, J.
Abefy° Of Granton was approved, and
Rev. W. D. Turner of Blyth was ap-
pointed to meet the Stratford Pres-
bytern next Tuesday. The presbytery
approved of the basis of union by a
vote. of 16 to 7.
Do you believe in, Palmistry? Then
note the seek%circular line in your
left ,palm both ends of which join the
main or trunk line, forming a capital
P. This signifies that your subscrip-
tion. is due and if you pay it promot-
Iv we will pen a panegyric personal
paragraph pleasantly proclaiming _ that
you are a prominent personage and a
positive paragon of philanthropic pro-
pensities. It you don't pay at once
you are not quite on the square.
A quiet wedding took place at the
Methodist parsonage, Centralia, on.
Saturday afternoon, March 4th, when
Miss Nena alae, daughter of. Mr. Dan••
tel McCurdy of Stephen, became the
bride of Trooper Gerald A. D. Hur-
don of the Overseas forces at Ham-
ilton, son of Mr. N. D. Hurdon. of
Exeter. The ceremony was perform-
ed by Rev. Finlay, and the young
couple left on the evening train for a
short trip. The. Advocate joins the
many friends in congratulations and
and best wishes.
Three rinks of Exeter curlers went
over to Parkhill on Thursday even-
ing and played games with the boys
of that town, losing by a few shots.
After the game the visitors were
treated to a magnificent supper at
the Schafer House. The supper was
followed by rtumerouse short ad-
dresses by .members of both clubs,
and a very pleasant evening was spent.
You cannot beat the Parkhill curlers
as entertainers. Following are the
scores,—
Exeter Parkhill
W. J CCarnpbell. P. H. Gverson,
H. Trick H. puke
R. N. Creech. A; E. Benham
G.E.Anderson, sk. 18 W.J.Stewart,s,21
D. Russell J. F. Roberts
Pte. Tucker . F. Brewer
W.W,Taman O.A.Grif.fith
T. H. Newell, sk. 11 M. Fend. s.k. 11
R Mawhinney 1.. G. Caines
T. Nelson W. Eagleson
N. Sheere J:, J. Lennard
H. , j. White, sk. 10 O. Baird, sk.12
39 44
Pasture Lauds
For 3a1e.
TOWNSHIP OF HAY
BEING
7TH CON.— LOTS 12 AND 15;
8TH CON.— LOTS 13, 14, E HALF..
15 and W THREE-QUARTER 24
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
EASY TERMS
THE CANADA. COMPANY
1170 YONGE ST
TORONTO'
MONEY TO LOAN-
Moaner to loan on farm and village
;property at lowest rates.
ERNEST ELLIOT
Etc. Exeter.
Conveyancer,
C . W. ROBINSON
L10ENa,ED AUCTIONEER AND
VALIJA roil for Counties of Huron
Perth Middlesex and ;Oxford, Farm
Stoic Sales a Specialty. Office at
Cockshutr Wareroottrs, next door tr
Centra ' Hertel.• ;Main. Street, Exeter
chatge< moderate and . satisfaction
yuarantee'c[
We have several inches of snow and;
excellent ;sleighing,
Yesterday (Wednesday), being .Ash
Wednesday was the beginning of the
Lenten season. ^
Thirty tickets were sold at the Ex-
eter station. on. Tuesday for the Pro-
hibition, .demonstration at Toronto.
Tho Plus Ultra, class or Main Street
Methodist church, with their leader
aa.d lady friends anet at, the home of
:1fr. S. j, Hogarth and after election
of :officers and other business, spent
a social evening, Monday,
Last week the Exeter Canning Co.
Purchased the eighty acre farm' of Mr
Galles just north of the factory .and
take possession at once. Mr, Gillies
will contitaue the sawmill business and
may probably add some other fee
tures as well.
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Cls k faivad
S or, Sask.,
who, with Mrs. Clark, has been. visit-
ing relatives here for a few Weeks,
received word on, Saturday that his
store in Salvador had been burned.
but the warehouse was saved. Par-
ticuja..rs not known. Partly covered by
insurance.
There will be a recruiting meeting
at the Opera House on Tuesday et--
ening,
t-esning, 14th Inst„ at 8 •p.m. The meet-
ing will > e addressed by Capt. Dan-
cey who has recently returned from
the front and is considered one of
the most forcefrtl speakers on the
subject of recruiting, A Large and
enthusiastic attendance is requested,
Several of our people went to Tor-
onto this week 5t1 attend the great
Prohibition demonstration, 'At the
opening of the parliament last week
the leaders of both parties spoke very
strongly in the interest of temper-
ance and some far reaohing legisla-
tion or a referendum will likiely be
the result. The petitions recently
signed were presented to the Govern-
ment on Wednesday of this week but
we go to cress too early to report
on its reception. -
Mr. H. J. White, manager of the
Canadian Bank of Commerce at Exeter
for the past year and half, received
word from headoffice on. Tuesday
announcing his appointment as mana-
ger of the Batik's branch at Moncton,
N.B., with instructions to report as
soon as his successor, Mr. A. E. Kuhn
of Crediton reports here as manager,
'a the course of a, we or two, Mr.
White in the .fess moattlaa he has, been
here has wort a des'ervtng place with
the. business men and patrons of the
Bank and is well liked in all quarters,
He is an enthusiastic curler and bowl-
er and he and Mrs, White were es-
teemed in social circlesand they will
be greatly knissed. We congratulate
Mr. White oa. his promotion, and trust
that he and his good, family will find
Monctoo. to their liking and that fon-
cton will use them well- Mr. Kube
who comes here, is already wellknown
hs town and we welcome him.
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REV. HOBBS DEAD. --Mr. a
Southcott received a phone message
on Tuesday evening announei,ng the
death that day of his wife's father
Rev. Riclmrd Hobbs of Toronto. Mr.
Hobbs had suffered from paralytic
strokes and the - end was not .mei
pected. Rev. Mr. Hobbs had been
superannuated for some years, !ever
since., bis illness while pastor of James
Street Methodist Church, Exeter. He
was Sri .ex -president of the London
Conference and had occupied many
important charges in Western Ontario.
A moat of strong religious convictions
forc3ful and earnest in his sermons, he
did not spare himself in his work, nor
did ht, spare his congregations if they
were: not living uip to his idea of
Christian.. living. There was no pre-
tense or quibbling in his preaching
and while all could not see eye tot eye
with him they gave him credit for be-
ing singularly sincere—anxious to ,per-;
form the work of the Master. Der
ceased was 70 years of age. Inter-
ment w11 be made at Niagara Falls.
Mr. Southcott left Wednesday to at-
tend the funeral. Mrs. Southcott has
been with her faather for some days:
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Mr. H. J. 'White was in London
Saturday. ,
Mrs. T. H. Newell spent Wednesday
in London.
Mrs. E. Treble went to London on
Wednesday. -
Mr G. E. Anderson was in St. Marys
last week on business. -
Mrs. E. ,.\iag,ee of Chathamattended
the •funeral- of the late Mrs. Keyes.
Mrs Harry Gale and two children
of London' are visiting at Mrs. Piper's.
Mr. Oscar Anderson of Palmerston
spent the week end with his parents
here.
Oliver Davis went to Zurich Mon-
day a ',n enter. the emipl'oy of the Nel-
sons Bank.
Rev and hirs. McA,13ster,' Mrs. Fow-
ell and Mrs. Beavers are in Toronto
this week.
Mrs. Angus McKenzie of- St.
Thomas is visiting with her - sister,
Mrs. J. W. Taylor'
Mr. W, D. Clarke. visited
Mrs. Clarke at St. Joseph Hospital,
London, over Sunday. • .
Mrs. Hintz of Washington, 1\[ich .
visited a feed days with Mr. and Mrs. -
W. W,alper, and ;fancily.
EXETER PATRIOTIC LEAGUE—
Themos,thly meeting was held in
the Library Monday evening, March 6.
Donations received —J. W. Hern 31;
Geo, Hill 31; Wm. Bagshaw 35 (Bel-
gian Reliet). A box has been sent
to Miss Joan Arnold, Shorncliffe,
Eng.. containing, 93 pairs of socks,
2 pairs gauntlets, 6 scarfs.
Mrs. W. J. Beer; Secretary.-
DEATH—After a short illness due
to the infirmities ; of old age, there
passed arWay at the House -of Refuge
at Clinton on id an aged resi-
dent
Fr any, g
dent of Exeter, Mrs; Kleyes, at : the
great age df 88 years. Mrs. Keyes
was bona in tibe old' country and came
.o Canada_ litany years ago. She liv-
ed :cn Exeter and neighborhood for
many, years No immediate relatives
survive The remains were brought to
the hone o1 Mr. Joseph Davis, Exet-
er North, and ,interred in the Exeter
cemetery on Sunday •afternoon,
BACKS' FORECASTS. --A. reaction
ary storm• period is central on the
9th 10th and ljth: Thunder storms
excessive earth currents,, disturbing
telegraph lines and instruments, auro-
ral. phenomena
uroral.phenomena and ' all kindred mani-
festations reach a crisis on and near
March 11. From about the 9th • to
the 13th, look for change to warmaet
falling barometer, and renewed storms
of wino rain and snow. Changing to
rising barometer, westerly winds, snow
squalls and much ;colder, clearing
:yaea.ther will be the sequel to each
of; these March storm periods. -
Messrs.. Wes. Snell, W. H. L;evett
Wm, 'Schroeder and a Trick are
in Toronto on business.
Mr. and lairs. Milton Hooper and
daughter of Biansha-d visited at. Mr. 1
C. F. Hooper's this week.
Mr. and ;Mrs. C. Aldworth spent a
few days last week in Stratford with
the 'fortner's daughter Mrs. Northcoitt
Mrs. Dickson: and Miss Dolly were in
London Sunday 'to visit- with Mrs.
Bennett and daughter, Miss Greta, be-
fore their return to the, West.
JONES & MAY
PHONE. NO, 82
A Magnificent Display of
Ladies' and Misses
Spring and
EXCLUSIVE STYLES MODERATE PRICES
OUR STOWING OF LADIES' .AND a11SSES' SUITS AND COAT
FOR THE COMING SEASON EASILY SURPASSES THAT ' OT PRE-
VIOUS YEARS.
OUR STYLES ARE THE LAT ES I AS SHOWN IN NEW YORK
AND OTHER LARGE FASHION CENTRES,
Ladies' & Misses'
Spring Coats
THE NEW SPRING COATS ARE
HERE IN A GREAT VARIETY, OF
STYLES AND COLORItNGS, MANY
BEING SHOWN IN THE NEW BEL-
TED EFFECTS, SPORT COATS IN
WHITE CLOTHS WITH COLOR-
ED TRIMMINGS ARE VERY POP-
ULAR, NO TWO COATS ALINE.
COME EARLY AND GET FIRST
CHOICE,
Ladies' & Misses'
Suits
THE NEW SUITS ARE ALSO
SHOWN IN A GREAT MANY
DIFFERENT STYLES IN GABER-
DINES, SERGES, ETC., IN NAVY
BLACK, RUSSIAN GREEN, ETC.
' T -JE NEW BRAIDED EFF11CTS
ARE MOST POPULAR. EXCEPT-
IONALLY GOOD VALUES.
New Wash Blouses
OUR ,FIRST SHIPMENT OF NEW ,SUMMER WASH BLOUSES
JUST ,ARRIVED. SMART STYLES AND NEW MATERIALS.
JONES & MAY
'3eadquarters for the celebrated W.E. Sanford Clothing
Tuesday was Shrove Tuesday, or
Pancake .Day. It precedes the first
day of Lent, or Ash Wednesday. It
was :formerly +customary in England
on this day for people to confess
their sins to their parish priests, af-
ter which they dined "on pancakes, or
fritters, and the - occasion became one
of merriment.
WOMAN 81 YEARS OLD
Made Strong By Vinol
Greenville, S. C.,—"I want others to
know of the great benefit I have de-
rived from Vinol. I am 81 years old
and Vinol has given me strength, a
healthy appetite and overcame nervous-
ness. It is the best tonic recon-
structor I ever used." — Mrs. M. A.
HUTCHISON.
Vinol is a delicious cod liver and
iron tonic without oil, guaranteed to
overcome run down, weak, devitalized
conditions and for chronic coughs.
and colds.
W S. Cole, Druggist, Exeter, Ont.
Choice
Furniture
R. N. ` ROWE
THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR -
AND -FURNITURE -DEALER
Phone 20a.
Suits tar Laies.
PLAIN TAILORED AND FITTED
MODELS SHOWING NEW PEA—
TURES
EATURES IN SLEEVES WITH,
FINE RIPPLE SKIRTS
Spring Fashions are arriving and
combine in Fabric and Style a unique
and interesting collection, meeting the
requirements for street wear and
travel.
It is unusual to ,present. so -early in
the season so great a variety, but
styles were determined early, and
they most favoded shown;.
The present time is most advantag-
eous far buying as all indications
point to higher prices in the future.
N. Sheere -
LADIES AND GENTS' 'TAILOR
:Stand Upstairs, Opposite the Central
Hotel.
Exeter Bargain Store
Messrs. L.EI. Dickson, Samuel Sweet
and C. H. Sanders' were
in London
Saturday interviewing the Bishop
regarding a rector. 'for 'Trivitt Mem-
orial church. No selection has _; yet
been made;
After spending three months` vis-
iti e. his brother Moses Amy of town'
and other relatives' in the neighbor-
hood, and at Woodham, Mr, and Mrs.
Alvey Amy and daughter Mytra, re-
turn. this week iso their home near
Outlook, Sask.
Just Arrived
THIRTY • PAIRS Ladies' BIack, glazed kid shoes—Patent. Tip, Goodyear
Welted Soles, Blucher cut, sizes 2% to 6,. worth 33.50—on sale for 32:75
OUR. STOCK of Boy's and Girl's Shoes is complete and the; price is much
less Athan df- we •were buying now.
;•We anticipated the rise in Price and filled our shelvles at old !pric
:TWO CASES" of Men's .Heavy Shoes at last years prices.,
ALL WINTER GOODS REDUCED,
B. W. F. Beavers
Special
Prices
on Flour
this month.
R. G. Seldon
Phone 2
Tea & Coffee
Store
For the choicest
groceries, fruits, spices,.
teas, coffee and every»
t}ng in the grocery line.
Call and see us. A trial
as to quality will convin-
ce.
Produce taken in exchange
J -as. Gould
Opposite +'leetric light Plant. ;
Choicest Meats
Always on Hand.
F. Begg
Butcher Phone 105
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