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CHANGED EAGr1 iI NESP''
Wheat . 165 to1,75
Oats per bus 55 to 60
Potatoes per bag , 2.40
Hay per ton 10.00
Flout' . 4,85 to 5;00
Low grade flour, per cwt , 2'1Q
Shorts per ton 38.00
Bran per ton 34.00
Eggs, per dozen ,,,....,, :0
,fairy Butter ,.... ,.,..,. 38 and 40
Creamery butter 499
Lard per lb. , .. . ...23
Suga Beat pulp .; ' 13 50
-logs, Her c\pt
Furlce}s dressed 25
Geese dressed 15
Miss Vivian Brooks of Usborne, is
RRsit:n,, relatives ,in tow',n,.
Mrs, John 'Broderick and daughter
Marjory ,have returned after a visit
in London.
The meeting of the Thames Road
Farmers' Club, which waspostponed
Monday night, ,will be, held , Friday
night.
Strathroy suffered a loss of about
550,000 on Sunday, through the des-:
tructioa of several stores and anhotel
by fire.
We `thank post heartily the many
staunch friends ,of the Advocate, who
never fait to renew their subscription
prom, tly at the first of the year,
Many subscribers who are still in the
delinquent list have doubtless over-
looked the importance of paying up.
Pleasa do not fail us.
SILLERY—COPELAND.—A very
pretty ,wedding ;took place on Janu-
ary 24th at "Evergreen Villa" the
hone of Mr. and Mrs;. R. R. Copeland,
13th con. of Usborne, when their
youngest daughter, Carrie L., was un-
ited in marriage to Mr. William Ri
Sillery, son of Mr, and Mrs R. E.
Sillery of Usborne. At high noon, to
the strains of the Bridal Chorus, play
'ed by Miss Zoe Sillery, sister of the
groom, the bride entered' the parlor,
leaning on the arm of her -father.;
The bride looked pretty gowned in
cream silk and wool, trimmed with
pearls and wore a bridal veil caught
up with orange blossoms. The cere-
mony was performed under an arch
of white by Rev. Mr,.O'Itell af.ICirk•-
ton. After congratulations the wed
ding party sat down to a sumptuous
wedding dinner. The bride was the
recipient of many useful and beautiful
presents; testifying" the high esteem
in which the young couple are held.
The bride's travelling suit \vas navy
blue serge and black velvet hat. The
young couple left an the evening
train for a short honeymoon to Ham-
ilton and other points east. On their
return they will reside on the groom's
farm one-half - mile from Exeter.
They have the congratulations and
best wishes of_heir many friends.
The Canadian 1Bank of Commerce
has secured a supply of French Bank
Notes of Five Franc denomination of
the Banque de France. These pates
may be used when wishing to for-
ward small sums to your boy ar boys
in France, and will, no ,doubt, be
much ap;sreciated by the recipient as
it is the currency of the country; in
which he is fighting the battles of
the Empire and may be made use of
without indentificati,an, ,etc. If you
are interested further particulars may
be had by applying to the above
Bank, ~where Foreign Money Orders
are also sold at reasonable rates, pay-
able in English currency.
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EXE TER ADVOCATE, T1IU tSBAY, ;TAN.
Nowswirmor-lyNrcworNiirmirmitilir' The Misses Carling were in Landon
on Tuesday,
• 1\1 W`, H, L�evett of London, spent
Norio, a couple: of "da};s in town last week,
iklr W. 17, Weekes is still tanfi.ned Mr, Thorn Bair went" to Detroit
to his rroanm, Tuesday to attend the motor show,
Mrs. Harry Gale of London visited
her mother, Mrs, Piper, over Sunday.
Lois the, little daughter of Mr, and Mrs Russell Smith of London is
Mrs. NV, ]', Statham is very, ill, at pres-
ent •
LOCAL $7l}141,�;G�.
Mr Saxon Fitton, is still ,confi,necl
to his xoom with sciatica:
Workmen have been harvesting the
ice from the pond this week. A
great deal is being stored away, end
it is ,of goad qualirty+,
Mr. George ,Stanley of Lucan oc-
cupied James Street pulpit on Sunday
fast very acceptably in the abSence
the pastor who was in Chatham.
Deputy ?ostmaster E. 3. Christie
informs us ,that with few exceptions
the National ,Service cards issued from
this office have been returned and
forwardel to Ottawa,
Mr Sam 3. Latta, editor of the
Prairie News of Govan, Sask,, was
again nonrinatecl as Liberal candidate
for the Saskatchewan Legislature at
the recent conventions held in his rid-
ing,
Crystal City Courier -"Mrs. Wnr.
Cudnrore who recently arrived here
from Exeter on a visit to her daugh-
ter Mrs, George Stewart, has, we re-
gret to ;say, been slightly indisposed;
with an attack of la grippe."
Western Ontario experienced a
pretty severe storm on. Sunday and
Monday—much snow Tell and a high
wind blew, but although it delayed
traffic an the roads and railways to
some extent, the delay was not great.
Rev. Powell of Clinton was the
special preacher . in, Main Street
Church on Sunday the .occasion being
Ladies' Aid Day. The ladies suppli-
ed the. music for the day, took up the
collection .and the proceeds Gwent in-
to their Lurid,'
l\lr. and , John Caldwell, who
have been (residing at Lawson, Sask.,
for the past two years, arrived here on
Tuesday evening .to visit with friends.
They do not intend returning if they
can secur_ a farm to rent in this
locality.
Capt. Dr, Hewitt, recently attach-
&` to Nd. 4, Base Hospital, Salonica,
will give a lecture with stereoptican
views, taken ,himself, of England and
France and Greece, in the Opera
House in the near future, under the
auspices of the Women's Institute and
Soldiers' Aid. Definite announcement
later. General admission 25c,
DR, W. E. DE:MPSTER of Ridge-
town Ont., a Chiropractic doctor
arrived in town this week assuccess-
or to Dr. S. M. Jones. Dr. Dempster
comes highly recommended and hasr
effected some remarkable cures in his
practice in Ridg .taw j'. He has tak-
en over De Jones' office which was
formerly the office al Dr. Quacken-
bush,
uackenbush, Dr. Dempster will remain here
permanently, his office hours being
8.00 km to 12.00; 2.00 p•m. to, 5.00
p_m Evenings ani Sundays by an --
pain -melt.
CO F`IAGE FOR SALE.—A eon -
wen_ nt Cottage far sale, or rent,.
Apply to G. Jt Dow, Exeter.
The Saidiers' Aid Society will hold
in the Town Hall, a Bazaar and Sale
ot. Work,, Boma -made Cooking and
Candy on Valentine Day, Feb. 14th.
400 TONS SALT -400 toms of line
Land an a Cattle Salt for sale- All
grade 33.50 per ton; 50c. per bag,
EXE l'ER SALT WORKS Co., Lid
J Sutton, Manager.
NOTTOE—Notice is given that the
ice on the river will •be sola at;25o }a
load, the' purchaser to Seeurre neceis-
sary help, the commitssion to place
a man in charge of the pond, and to
regulate the vatting, etc., the rep-
resentative to be pan ,employee" of the
party or perties securing ice.
ENSILAGE FOR SALE.
The silo at the Canning Factory is
open and ensilage is for 'sale at $3.00
per ton rurchasei- paying for weigh-
ing on R Seldon's scales.
EXETER CANNING CO.
Miss Mar;aiet £sabel Wilson daugh-
ter of Lieut. -Col. and Mrs. Alexander
Wilson of Seafarth, was marriad ut• ' atir-ely short time ago she retained, all
Grace Church, New York City, an her faculties and was always actively
visiting her pa:fents, Mr. and Mrs;. P,
Frayne,
Mr. 'I', ,W, Harw;kshaw of London,
was the guest of his father Mr. John
Haw;kshaw last week,
Mr, Coates and Miss- Slater of Lan-
don were week -end visitors With Mr
and Mr's. W. S. 'Thompson.
Mr, Edwin Irwin of Norwich visit
ed Mrs Irwin on Friday last, at the
home of the latter's parents, Mr. and
Mrs, Ihos, 'Bissett.
it1rs. John Braund of Buffalo arriv-
ed here•last week awing to the}'seri-
ous illness of her mother, Mrs. Floyd,
who has since died.
Reeve Beavers of Exeter, Reeve
Brock of Usborne, Reeve Elliott and
Deputy Reeve Yearly of Stephen are
attending County Council in. Godericl ,
Mr, and Mrs* Nelson Kestle left
Tuesday to visit their daughter, Mrs,
J. Walper at Harrow, and from there
they wilt go to Detroit to visit Mrs.
pestle's sister, Mrs. Win. Freid,
Mr. and Mrs,. T. IL brewed spent
several :days in Detroit during the
week, ,Mr.. Newell attending the big
automobile show ;in that city, Mrs', W.
Haw.kshaw and little David Newell
were visitors ,in London, during Mr.
and Mrs. :Newell's absences
Mist Ruby Treble, who has been at
her home here nursing a broken arm
far the past six weeks, returned Sat-
urday morning to resume her position
as stenographer with the T. Eaton
Co. Toronto. She was accompanied
by Miss "Cole of near Coburg, ,whohas been visiting with Mr. and Mrd.
Samuel Parsons.
DIED AT NINETY SEVEN.—The
death of Mrs. Elizabeth Floyd at her
home south , end of the village, re-
moved from our midst the oldest res-
ident of Exeter, after a comparatively
short illness. The 'infirmities of old
age. had ,reduced her activities can
siderably. of late but, up to a compar-
January 17th, to William Addison
Halt of Bloomfield, N.J, the Col.
and Mrs. Wilson were present at the
ceremony. .
Lieut. Bernard S. Robinson, Duke
of "Cornwall's Light Infantry,` who
was home from overseas recently vis-
iting his parents, Rev. Si F. and Mrs,
Robinson of Strathray, formerly of
Exeter. was married Dec. 16th to
Miss Gladys H. Hounse.11 of Frame,
Somerset, England,
The firemen .were called out about
9 o'clock Thursday morning last to
an incipient blaze at the home n± Mr.
I, 'Armstrong, Huron;street. - It ap-
pears the water pipes were frozenand
in an endeavor to thaw them out fire
communicated with some strawthat
was used to protect the pipes, from
frost. They managed to put it out,
however before any damage was done.
Monday afternoon _of last week,
while trimming the beard of another
inmate at the House of Refuge, Henry
W. M. Bone, aged 73 years, dropped.
1eaad. The deceas,ed came to this
country years ago and was well known
in Porter's ;Hill, section and also in
Clinton. He is survived by two sisters
at Plymouth ,Eng. He has been in the
g
was a �a ln„
e 1907,
and1 7
House sine
inmat e.
The Sunday School leaders of On-
tario have arranged far The Secant].
Biennial Co-operative Conference of
the Adult Divisions of the - Sunday
Schools to he held in the Wesley
Methodist Church, ,Hamilton, Tuasday
Wednesday and 'Thursday, Feb. 6,- .?
and 8. Many leaders in Sunday School
wok will address the conference . A
reduced railway rate has been ar-
ranged
The Perth Temperance Alliance has
decided to retain Rev. E. G. i ow!eiil
as field - secretary for Huron and l'erth.'
The. Aillianc; ,also decided to apical
the case o; ` MLaren vs. Rev. Knight
of Hensait in which the latter was
fine', ,i,1.0C and costs, amounting 1n
about 3150.00 for 'trespass in that
Mr. Knight "searched plaintiff's prem-
is,es for.licruor without' a search war-
rant in his possession, The warrant.
it is said was -i . the, possession of the
chie f of police of St. Marys at the
time.
Rev, j;. H. Dyke, the Field Secret-
arry of the National Sanitarium Assoc-
iation, will give a lecture in the 'rown
Hall on Sunday evening, Jan. 28, af-
ter Church ,Services, on the subject
of Tuberculosis; its nature, treat-
ment and prevention, illustrated with
instructive lantern views, You will
find this lecture both interesting and
instructive. Not only those afflicted
with this dread disease '\yin learn how
to help .therhselves, but the informat-
ion 'gained may be the means: of pre-
venting you .yourself from contract-
ing the disease. ,Collection taken in
aid of the Muskoka Free. Hospital far
Consumptives. _
engaged in her household duties or
with her needle or other handiwork.
!A. few days ago, however, : she was
afflicted with a stroke of paralysis
and the end closed gradually upon
her. - The deceased's maiden name was
Elizabeth Maaikyick and was barn in
Adderburg, Oxfordshire, England, in
the year 1820,° In the: year 1844, she
married her late husband, George
Floyd, who predeceased her about six-
teen years. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd came
to Canada ;in 1861 and ,'can,tinuaus:-
ly ,reaided in the same home at the
South. `of the village even since., It
may be said that hers was a life full
of years and good deeds. She was
unseltish and in, 'a marked degree
manifested a friendliness, a sympathy
and a helpfulness' for those in need.
The evening of her life was therefore
peaceful and characterized by a quiet
trustful waiting. She was a member
of the English Church and could
always ' be found, in her .pew when
health and weather permitted. She. is
,survived by one son, John ,Floyd, and
one daughter, Mrs, John Braun, of
Buffalo N.Y. The funeral which is
pri` tttc takes ` .lace to Exeter Cern-
etasy ,on Thursday at Z o'clock,
L RIDGE -
DE B
1� H RICHARD
DEATH
Thera passed away at his home on
Carling street another of our oldest
resii'nts and pioneer settlers of Us-
borne. in Ithe person of Richard Del-
bridge, at ,the age of \76 years, 5 mon-
ths band
onths6and 1 day. Thedeceased had.
bean" ailing about eighteen months
front internal trouble' and during that
time. had suit -red much tram his af-
fliction, and .his once robust constitu-
tion gave away gradually under the
so -aim Deceased was born in North
Moulton. Devonshire, England, in the
year 1840, and carne to Canada with
bis parents in 1849, first settling in
Landon. About three months later
the family moved to Lobo Township
where they •remained four years and
then moved, to the Township of Us
: -
borne At this time that township
was nothing short of a dense wilder-
ness
ilderness and being among the ,early set-
tlers experienced all the hardships
and trials incident to pioneer life. It<
may be said that he :,contributed rn,ore
than the average share towards mak-
ing the beautiful Township of Us -
borne. what it i`s to day, He was a-
mong the ,,stalwarts who assisted in
putting through the first road bea
tween Elimvi le and Winchelsea, and
he also assisted in other public works
of ,a like nature: that add to the as-
sets of the township. On December
31st. 1863, 'deceased was married to
Elizabeth Andrew, who predeceased
him about, ten years. About six
years ago he married Mrs. Wood
by whom he issurvivcl, together with
a family .al six by ,his, first wife—two
daughters . and .f our sans -Mrs. Vv rm:
Bray of Virden, Man.; Mrs. H. H.
Brown, Thames ,Road; George and
Jesse of Hamiata, Man, ; Fred and
1Ten.r� Winchelsea, He also leaves
two sisters sand; two brothers—Mrs. Pr,
Andrew and ,;Mrs. Wmc Westcott of
Exeter; Mr, John and William Del-,
bridge of Winchelsea: The late Mr,
felbridge was a man of industrious
habits, honorable \in his dealings and
possessed sterling qualities that made
him many rearm friends, who will
deeply 3
regret
r
et his demise, In
politics
cs Mr. Delbridge was a staunch Conserv-
ative,
onservative and was a consistent and faith-
ful member of the James Street Meth-
odist Church.. The funeral will take
place to -morrow' ,(Friday) . at 1,30
o'clock to the Elitnville cemetery.
BEA (JTIFUL HOME FOR SALE
The undersigned is off eying for sale
her beautiful' residence in Exeter, op-
posite the . Ross -Taylor mill. The
pronerty contains ;two lots of land
fine brick house, containing nine
roam; and wood shed, good stable
and drive shed, hard and soft water;;
number fruit trees and small fruits.
•e ,r
House all wird and ftt'`nished for
i-3ydra, This�is an excellent property
and will be solcl at a reasonable price
Annly to Louise Cudmara, who is in
the West, but will be home in, a ',hors
7irrta '
.DEATH -One of the pioneers of
the district passed away an Friday
morning last in the person, of Geioge;
Cornish who came to Usborne Town -
Shin nearly seventy years ago. He was
a native of Devonshire, England, and
came to Canada at the ageiof 3 years
with his parents, who settled on a
t.
soul
1 afmiles
a - a half bush farm
two,n
o€,Elimville. After' his marriage he
tool;, up farming on his own account
south of Sunshine, and later 'moved;
to the Thames Road, where his wife
dyed about ten years ago. Two years
ago he moved to Exeter. The late
1\ir. Cornish was a particularly heal-
thy man until attacked by cancer
which gradually sapped his strength
and he ;passed" away as above'; stated
at the home af' his daughter, Mrs,
William iam 'Snell, Exeter.: Deceased was
weld knovii and' respected by ail.
14e had ,s- ached the age of 76 years,
1 month and 19 days, He, is survived
by two, daughters and three sons,
Mrs Snell, Mrs,. Kellett nt Elimvillc,
Thomas, Fred and; Emerson of Exeter.
The fun-'ral took place to the'Elcctcr
cemetery" on Sunday afternoon_
AST() R IA
For Infants
in Use For
Shays hears'
the
-,natutc of,
and Chzldreu
'Or Z.,10 Years'
JONES &
PFIONE NO, 32:
After Stock Taking Sale
ome rare Bargains f or you
We havefinished Stock Taking and have some
lines of goods to clear out at Bargain Prices.
WE MUST MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEW 'SPRING GOODS ARRIV-
ING DAILY
REMNANTS
A fine lot of Dress •Goods Rem-
-
pants. Some in Dress lengths at
Half Price
BARGAINS IN SOX
3 pair 'heavy wool sox for 3].
3 pair grey worsted sox for 31.
3 pair Black worsted sox for 31
3 pair black cashmere sox for $1
LADIES ,LARGE APRONS
Big overall aprons all patterns and
good' washers. To clear out at 50c
each.
HEAVY RIBBED UNDERWIJAR .'
A good heavy ,weight ribbed
garment—shirts or \draw,ers. All
sizes. only 98c, each,
WRAPERETTES
25 pieces of good heavy wrap-
perette,—Alli .calors and patterns,,
at last winter's price 15c. yfl.
WINTER COATS
Only ,a few left to clear,—
Ladies' Coats ,$5 up.
Children's Coats $1 up.
Furs Furs Furs Furs
DON'T FORGET OUR BIG FUR SALE ALL ,THIS MONTH
All Furs reduced to -Spring Prices. See our Bargains. Furs will be
high next winter,
New Spring Goods
EVERY DAY WE ARE OPENING UP NEW GOODS
New Spring Dress Goods New Spring ;Wash Goads
New Spring Suitings New 'Spring,' ;Carpets & Rugs
New Spring ,Coatings New Spring Curtains
New Spring ;Silks New Spring, ,Netts
NEW PRINTS 12X,C. lA YARD AND UP.
New Spring Wall Paper
WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP OUR NEW SPRING WALL PAPER.
They are real beauties and the best \ire have ever shown. Paper for
the Parlor; Drawing Room, Dining Room, Den, Bedroom, Kitchen, Pantry
or Bath Room, 5c. per roll ups
JONES &
MAY
Headquarters for the celebrated W.E. Sanfoild Clothing
The Canadian total enlistment for
the war ?is 434,529. Those w
ho have e
Gane overseas umb r 310 22, and
the total casualties, are 70,863. In
1916 a total of 165,000 men want
overseas, a greater ;number than the
whole British army in the Boer War,
and seven times the array under W'e1.-
llington 100 years ago.
POWELL'S
On
SAnnealale is
250 Gold Fish
arrived this week
BIG GRANITEWARE BARGAINS
BIG ALU,INENUMW ARE BARGAINS
BIG OTHER GOODS BARGAINS
Our Large ,Stocks must be reduced
Come and bring your friends.
New Bargains every day.
Powcll's Batiaac
The
uglily store
At the New Meat Market you can.
get all kinds of fresh and cured meats,
choice sausage, corned beef, etc.
You can artier your meats and
groceries and have them delivered to-
gether.
Telephone or send your order.
Phone 18
CR
Tailored i
Suits and Coats.
OF FIRST INTEREST WHEN THE
COOL' DAYS COME
THE ST'YLES ARE VARIED TO
MEET DIFFERENT TASTES
COATS ARE LONGER
SKIRTS ARE ALSO LONGER
OUT New Goods are here: Good
range to choose from.— MADE TO
YOUR !MEASURE. SEE OUR NEW
COATINGS FOR LADIES.
PRICES—$17.00` AND U.P.
We also have a nice range of Men's
Over. Coatings and •Suitings,
GIVE US .A CALL
N. Sheere
LADIES AND GENTS' TAILOR
Stand Upstairs, Opposite the ' Central
Hotel.
Furniture
and
Undertaking
R. N. ROWE
THE EUNERA.L DIRECTOR
AND FURNITURE DEALER
Tea & Coffee
Store
For the choicest
groceries, fruits, spices,
teas, coffee and every-
thing in the grocery line.
Call and see us, A. trial
as to quality will convin-
ce.
Produce taken in exchange
Jas. Gould
Opr' s
Electric light Plant
Exeter Bargain
Store
R. C. Cower&Son'
January
Itis order to reduce our stank of winter 'goods +'we offer the
prices, -
A window .„full of Sweater Coats at 31.0.0 lead j.
Women's Cloth Rubbers, Sizes 3, 3}z and 4; 75c. a painj.
Black 'Sateen. ,Underskirts 75c+, each.
Men's Neck ' Scarfs 35c, each,
A Table ',Full o.€ Braids and Trimmings at 25e. a barer,.
flails Gloves, Caps, Sox, Etc. Etc in bit' ,+vaszcty.
Buy Boots, 'lSlr,oes and Rubbers now before ,the raise
in price:
B. W. FBeavers