Exeter Advocate, 1908-08-27, Page 8T. HAWKINS & SON.
Jobbers and Dealers in
Shelf and General Hardware,
Paints, Oils, Glass, Nails, Seeds,Etc.
We make a Specialty of Eave-
troughing, Roofing and
Plumbing in all
its branches.
Call and
be con-
vinced
that it is the cheapest spot in town.
Hardware stock is Cop1.e1e
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S.1rnmer
S uitinas
Our
Summer Trade
is ever increasing
We have the
Goods and do the
Work that must
bring us the Trade
W. W. TAMAN
Marchant Tailor,
Exeter, - Ontario
Busios±;Locals -- Read Them
Pea Stra-v at 15c for one -horse -load
and 25c for two -horse load at the Can-
ning Factory.
Steuart 'i• -int your lire hens, chickens
and ducks.
Dr. Ovens Coming.
Dr. Ovens, London, Eye and Ear
Surgeon, will be at the Commercial
Hotel, Exeter, on Saturday, Aug. `20th.
Glasses pr.i erly fitted and diseases of
Eye, Ear yid Nose treated. Hours
9a.w. toy p.m. .
50 toilet sets to pick from at Stewart's.
t"dlu.s
are great.
P1unegfor Sale.
Mr. Thos. Snell, Huron street, has a
quantity of first class plums for sale.
2,35 for a good sensible ladies (hir-
ing rain coat Stewart's. •
Marriage Licenses issued at the Ad-
vocate office.
Gallon Apples for Sete.
A few cases of slightly rusted tins
gallon apples for sale at 15 cts. per can
or two for 25 cts., at the Factory.
Stewart's it the spot for new china-
ware mut sereral dinner seta.
For Salo.
;,n Pore -Bred White Wyandotte
Pullets.—S. 1'owELI-, Exeter.
Fars Repaired or Remodelled.
Those wishing furs repaired or re-
modelled
e•modsled bring them in this month in
order to secure reduced prices.
M. BALKWILL,
Andrew St..,
Exeter.
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Mr. J. A. Moore, of Iiensall, has
taken a position at the Exeter Found-
ry, as moulder.
The Mien picnic to Grand Bend will
be held on Saturday, and the usual
good time is anticipated.
Mrs. Jas. Miller met with a painful
accident while visiting at Mr. Joseph
Hawkins in Ueborne, on Saturday
last. She and Mrs. Hawkins had been
out driving and when on hitching the
horse it turned suddenly around and
stepped on her foot. inflicting a pain-
ful injury. As a result she can scarce-
ly attend to her household duties.
Caleb Handford Dosd.
\Vord was received here last week
of the death at Tullesville, Sask., of a
former resident of this neighborhood,
Caleb iiandford. which event occurred
on August lath. Mr. Handford had
been troubled with Bright's disease for
several years and his death was due to
this illness. Ile left Ontario twenty-
eight years ago, and since that time
he resided mostly in Winnipeg and
tinowfl-• k' . moving to Tullesville about
three years ago. Before leaving Ont-
ario he married Miss Marion Sellers of
Grand (lend and she with a family of
ten children survives. i)eceased was
a his ober of Messrs. Silas and Thomas
of Exeter, Messrs. Richard and James
11 i,ulfotd of Centrelia. Mrs. \Vm.
May i,f Mitchell, Mrs, John Hicks and
s.iin•tel Handford of Snowflake. The
remains were interred at Tullesville on
the lath. The late Mr. Handfoid was
51 years of age.
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Suitable
Summer
Goods..[
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ORDERED
CLOTHING
has begin already.
LEI t S TakE
YOUR ME`URE
Our Goods are
the Best.
Style. Fit and Finish
Guaranteed.
W. JOHNS
1•t Tailor - i.actcr
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A number front here attended the
Mount Carmel annual picnic on Tues-
day.
Mr. Earl Spackman took charge of
the Regan at the James street church
Sunday, in the absence of Miss Brown
who is holidaying at St. Marys.
Mr. Arthur Glanville has purchased
Mr. John Northcott's ten acres, Exe-
ter North. This is a good property
and the price paid was a good one.
Don't forget that it Is against the
law not to advertise stray animals on
your premises. Put a small adv. in
the Advocate and the owner will soon
be found.
Rev. Mr. Grigg will take the service
in the Main street church on Sunday
evening, and shortly afterward he and
Mrs. Grigg will return to India to re-
sume their missionary work. Fred Sweet Married
The Exeter Fall Fair promises to be quiet but vt:ry pretty wedding was
bigger and better than ever this year. solomnized in St. Joseph's church,
Mrs. Wilson, Gilley st., is recover-
ing nicely front appendicitis.
Mr. Thos. Gregory. who has been so
dangerously ill fur the last three
weeks, is now slightly better.
Gladys Dearing was presented with
rt piano last week by her father, Mr.
1V. H. Dearing, as a reward for her
good work on the entrance examina-
tion.
Frank Hall of Clinton recently
bought a veteran's claim in New Ont-
ario for $773. Some of our old veter-
ans may feel a little sad at the chance
they may have missed.
Niles Ella Link of Crediton, til is
Niadelire Scott of Philadelphia and
Niles Edna Either of Ubly, Mich., vis-
ited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kunz a few
days last week.
A special meeting ot the town coun-
cil, Clinton, on Monday Mr. D. L. Mac-
pherson, the eflicLiit clerk, was ap-
pointed treasurer, succeeding Captain
McTaggart, resigned.
The prize list has been revised and
published and the big lithos are out.
Itetcenrber the dated are Sept. 21st
and 22nd.
Exeter has no reason to complain of
taxes when a rate of 18 to 21 wills has
been customary. Seaforth public
school supporters this year pay 27
trills and separate achool supporters
pay 2S 1-10 mills.
Mr. J. W. Broderick on Tuesday en-
tertained the choir of the Main street
church to a picnic at Grand Bend.
Mr. Broderick believes that the faith-
ful work of the choir members should
be appreciated.
Mr. E. E. Hardy last week sold his
confectionery business to Mr. Bert
Wilson of Peterboro. Mr. Wilson bas
taken over the business and we wel-
come him to the ranks of the business
men of Exeter.
Froin reports of the ticket agents in
Huron the number of people going
west to assist in the harvesting opera-
tions is this year larger than usual.
The great west has a powerful hold on
the people of the east.
The large wooden tank at the home
of Mr. Ed. Willis burst last week and
the large quantity of water pouring
forth caused general havoc around the
premises for a time. Mr. Willis has
since put in a cement tank.
The Exeter bowlers returned from
Goderich Thursday, but failed to bring
any of the trophies with then. They
made a pretty fair showing, however,
and they put 'natty rinks out of busi-
ness before they went under.
Mr. John N. Ratcliffe of the Thames
Road has rented his farm for a term
of years to Mr. W. J. Sparling of
Blanshard. Mr. Sparling comes high-
ly recommended as a farmer and citi-
zen and the people of Thames Road
will welcome him.
Work will commence at once on the
new ground of the Exeter Bowling
Syndicate, opposite the mill, which
they lately acquired by making a deal
of the old ground and a cash consider-
ation. This property should make
one of the finest lawns in the county.
It is possible that an open air skating
rink may be conducted there through
the winter.
One cannot help but notice in driv-
ing through the country that the farm-
ers are making many improvements
on their premises. Improved farm
buildings, well pruned orchards, neat
lanes, lawns and flower plots, the re-
moyal of the road gate, are little
things in themselves, but they make a
vastly improved appearance at little
cost of time or money, besides en-
hauncing the value of the premises.
and cultivating a love of harmopy and
order in the minds of the young.
Mr. James Clarke. of Dewberry,
Alta., formerly of Crediton, writing
from that place says: Harvesting has
commenced here in earnest. \Ve have
the barley cat, and the yield is an ex-
cellent one, being well filled and of the
finch sample. The wheat is fast ripe-
ning and will soon be ready for the
binder. The crop in this section is ex-
ceedingly heavy as is also the oat crop.
The weather was very hot here the
latter part of July and the first week
in August. it is cooler now and we
have had plenty of rain, but not too
anteb.
We mentioned last week the return
of Messrs. Thomas Sweet and J. W.
Tilly or. On the trip they visited many
places along the line and were much
impressed with the immense lumber-
ing and mining facilities, and the mills
for the manufacture of paper, all of
which are about as near perfection
as can be. The land apparently is not
adapted for farming, as compared with
the soil here, as they thought it hardly
Stratford, on Tuesday, the 18th Inst.,
when Miss Dorothy Chisholm, late of
Godcrlch, became the bride of Freder-
ick Sweet, mathematical teacher of the
Kincardine high school, and son of Mr.
Jantes Sweet of Exeter. The ceremony
was performed by Itev .Father Mdse.
The bride looked charming in a tailor-
made suit of cream panama cloth with
tan trimmings and a largo picture hat
with ostrich plume. She carried a white
prayer book and pearl rosary. The
bridesmaid was Sties Marie McAvoy,
of Goderich, who looked very pretty in
a Butt of steel grey trimmed with silk
point desprtt and insertion. She wore
a cream "Merry- Widow' hat and car-
ried a shower bouquet of pink and
Whitt gladiolus. The groom was at-
tended by M. JicAulcy of Stratford
After the ceremony tete bridal party
drove to the home of the bride's sister
Mrs. Frank Kuntz, 150 Nile et. whore
a sumptuous wedding breakfast was
served. Tho bridal couple lett by the
afternoon trail; for London and other
points before settling down in their.
new home in Kincardine. The Advoc-
ate extends congratulations.
Jordan- Murray
An event in whica the people of Exet-
er are pleasantly Interested took place
at Exeter on August 10th, when Miss
Mary Telfer Murray, youngest daugh-
ter of Mr. and pare. James Murray of
Exeter, was united in matrimony to J.
East Jordan of Goderich. Tha wed-
ding ceremony was celebrated at 2.39
p. m. at the home of the bride's parents
by Rev. Win. Martin, pastor of Cave,'
Pteat-yterlan church, Exeter, only rel-
atives and Immediate friends of the
bride and groom being present. The
drawing -room was beautifully decorat-
ed with wandering Jew and white astern
The bride was charmingly attired In u
costume of cream silk eolienne over taf-
feta, with bridal veil, and wore tshe
groom's gift, a pearl and diamond pen-
dant. She carried a shower bouquet of
bridal roses. She was attended by her
sister, Miss Jean Murray, who wore
vial grey silk coltennc and carried pink
roses. The groomsman was Henri K.
Jordan of Illra•ttford, brother of the
groom, and Albert D. Jordan. of Lon-
don, also a brother of the groom, pre-
sided at the piano, playing the wedding
march and also playing during the cere-
mony. Atter the wedding feetivltles
the happy couple lett on the 5 o'clock
train for a two weeks trip, atter
whirl, they will go to Ooderich and take
up their residence in that town. Tac
bride's travelling costume was o: b'u
broadcloth trimmed with create broad-
cloth and e11k military braid, with navy
hat to inatc:t. Mr. and Ntrs. Jordan
have a wide circle ot friends, and they
were the recipients ot vary many tokens
of goodwill. The groom Is the well-
known organist of Knox church, God-
erich. The Advocate extends congrat-
ulations and bent wishes.
PERSONAL.
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Mrs. Samuel Sweet. is visiting in
Clinton.
Mrs. N. W. Creech and son returned
to Brantford on Thursday,
Dr. Sam Thomas of London is visit-
ing friends in town this week.
Mts. Richard Bissett of London is
visiting relatives in town.
Fred Gould returned to Michigan
Thin—silly, after a few holidays het e.
Mrs. Clarke of Hamilton is a guest
at the home of her son, W. D. Clarke.
Mr. W. Herbert Gregory, of Mitch•
ell, spent Sunday with his parents
here.
Messrs. John Norry and Peter Mc-
Donald have returned from Thames -
ford.
worth harvesting what was considered Mr. J. G. Stanbury has returned
there to be a good crop. it all depends' frons' it holiday trip to the White
to what you have been used. They�' Mountains.
visited an old I:xeterite,.lanies Russell, sandy B,awden will leave for Lon -
who is now located with Mrs. Russell don next week to take a course in the
and the family at Victoria Harbor, all
of whore are in good health and doing
well. Jinn sends greetings to the many
friends of his native village. They al-
so met Mr. i3en (:ase, only brother of
our esteemed citizen, Mr. Thos. ('ase,
who is well and also sends greetings.
They also met many other pleasant
companions along the way—but then,
good men never have any trouble on
that score. As it little side issue to the
trip proper. they took in a railway
berry•pickers' excursion, to a point.
about 00 and 711 miles north of the Soo.
Von conitl get off and pick where you
like, by Jost whispering a word to the
a member of the titin crew. It well
deserved its name. as they gathered
about 54 quarto in 3 hours. Altogether
they had it pleasant outing, regretting
to have finished the voyage and that
they had not seen the great steel mills
at the Son in operation, but neverthe•
less content to set foot upon the soil of
Goderich and happy when they again
reached Exeter and home. They were
benefitted very much by the holiday
in every way.
Tait Core Stalbs.
This season seems to be ideal for the
growth of corn. in nearly every field
the stalks have reached a most re-
markable height. and they are well
Mon with ear.. The yield should be
very heavy both in seed and feed. Me.
Wm. It;alkwell, Jr.. on Saturday even-
ing brought to the Advocate once a
stalk taken from the garden of Mr.
Thomas 11 trtnnll, which measured 11
feet, til itn-he'. This was the shortest
of three. The others are left to see
how mush higher they will grow.
EXETER MARKETS.
CHANGED EACH WEDNESDAY;
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Peas
Potatoes, per bag
Hay, per ton
Flour, per cwt., family
Flour, low grade per cwt
Butter
Es
Dried apples
Livehogs, per cwt
Shorts per ton
Bran per ton
Business College.
Misses Merril Gould, Mand Rollins
and Ethel Swee' went to Toronto to
attend the rnihlnery openings this
week,
Miss Florence Bertch of St. Marys
and Miss Ruby Essery of Centralia
wet.' the guests of Mrs. \Vm, Coultis
last week.
Mr. W. R. Taft, of Toledo, who is
visiting Centralia and London friends.
was a pleasant caller at the Advocate
office on Tuesday.
Messrs. 11. Spackman. A. Taylor at,d
J. Grieve returned from their auto
trip Friday with many tales of the
pleasure of a fast ride over the high-
ways of this province.
Miss Sarah Sweet, Miss Beatrice
Luker and Mr. R. N. Taylor enjoyed
a pleasant drive to Clinton on Sunday,
visiting at the home of the former's
brother, Mr. R• N. Sweet.
Mrs. ('hatles Tom, who has been
visiting relatives in Port Hope and
Trenton during the past month, re-
turned to her home nn Friday, accom-
panied by her granddaughter, Miss
Gladys Filled* Down, daughter of
Rev. W. Down. of Trenton.
Dr, J. 11. Rivers, Mayor of Kay•
mond. Alberta, and formerly of Credi-
tor), was +t pleasant caller at the Ad•
Vacate office this week. Ne, with
Mrs. Rivers and child, is spending a
month vi•iting relatives and friends in
Ontario. The doctor is well pleaetd
with his western home, and justly en
as he says the country ani climate are
fine. the health r•f the family is good.
and he is doing w.•11. \\'int more need
it man .vent.
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Melissa Balm
The Perfect Skin Food
It revives, restores and preserves
the skin, removes blemishes and
gives the complexion the freshness
of youth. A delightfully cooling
preparation
For Summer Use
ONCE USED,
ALWAYS IN FAVOR
Large Bottles 25 cts.
—Prepared by—
W. S Cole, Phm.B.
EXETER, ONTARIO.
Dispensing a Speciality.
Mrs. W. S. Cole is visiting in Lucan-
Mrs. Reginald Elliott. after a pleas-
ant visit at her old home here, return-
ed to Norwich last week,
Miss Stella Gregory, who enjoyed a
trip up the Lakes and visited her sister
in Chicago, has returned home.
Mr. Thomas Bissett, whose eyesight
has improved considerably since the
operation, was in London Thursday to
have them once more examined. He
was accompanied by W. J. Bissett.
SITUATIONS..I
with leading business hou=es
await our graduates.
Loose Leaf Ledger
and all modern orti, t methal,
.t hi, h tn-urc rapid a,1% an, e•
tuent.
Gregg Shorthand
taught by the only teacher rn
Ontario who attended the
Author's School.
THREE COURSES -- St,no,raphv.
(bmmrr,•ial, Telegraphy.
Enter any day. Write tor particulars.
PALL TERM PROM SEPT. 1st.
CLINTON BUSINESS COLLEGE
Gen.
:1,-bton, i`rim•ipal.
REMOVING
EYE STRAIN
Overcoming troubles of eyesight.
is our particular work—nur pio-
fession, if you will.
A careful! diagnosis of each in-
dividual case is made.
The trouble located, then the
correct glasses are fitted for you.
No Guesswork Here !
To know the trouble—to know
just the right glasses to give you
explains our success.
We have something
new in nose-glasses—
the very latest – ask
to see them.
W. S. HOWEY, Phm.B.
Chemist arid Optician.
EX ETER
iOW EYES TESTED FREE
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is assured by
using
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"STAR" non t never fail. to five the
Wittiest satisfaction when used under proper
conditions. its uniform quality make. i1
the chosen Sour of the homes In which Milt
PENT is appreciated and demanded.
We solicit your Krist-
in;; patronage. Star flour
is used in our gl'Istlrinr
trade.
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stock a full
line of furniture,
and it pays to
furnish your
home from our
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Parlor Suites Parlor Tables
Easy Chairs Odd Chairs
Music Cabinets Couches
Sideboards Hall Racks
Buffets Kitchen Cabinets
Dining Room Tables
Dining Chairs
$3 and all Bedroom Furnitute
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The Leading Home Furnishers and Funeral Directors,
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EXETER ONTARIO t
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JONES & CLARK
PHONE NO. 32
Good News for This Week
New Fall Dress Goods
DAME FASHION has been very kind to us
this season in the selection of Our New Fall Dress Fab-
rics. We have opened up the most complete stock of
Fashionable Goods ever shown in Exeter.
We wish every lady to see our display.
STRIPED DRESS GOODS
are the very newest shown f,r• this season. \Vo are i.howing it good
variety of there in all thi- 1..iding Two -Toned. Shadowed, Self and Her-
ringbone stripes. Very nifty.
PLAIN CLOTHS
are shown in All the Leading Colors of Black, Blue. Green anil Brown,
and ,ire Always One of the }lest Goods for niitkint; up a rood Service-
able ('oat. •
ew Fall Coats
All the Latest and Best are shown here.
\Y.• h t. e 1eng been considered
The Leaders for Ladies' and Childrens Coats
and are hound to keep tip our reputation for the •arae this season.
You will find our stock letter than ever. Loose or tight•fltting coats
;ire both very much the go, in the leading colors of black, blue, green
and brown.
Military Braid Trimmings
etre very touch worn, while others are self•strepping and stitching.
Come along and see there. We are only too pleased to show our goods.
ur-Lined Coats
FOR LADIES AND GENTS
This is the best time of the year to make -nitrchoice of afur-lined coat
The slack is new and not picked over. If you . 'ed one this year we
in the very t.,•st position to supply you, with our mammoth stock of
Rat, Squirrel, Hempster, Kaluga and other oodllninga
itt vet lowest prices. \\'e cannot fail to give you best of satisfaction.
mall Furs Galore
For Ruffs, Stoles, Muffs, Capes & Coats,
[til! ►•e found here in ah tndance,
mule from the heat furs in the country.
You will find it to your advantage to examine our big stock
POULTRY: Chicks llc, Ducks 8c, Hens 6c
JONES & CLARK
�'t• i,t,,.t►'+'r•: for the eel('brat((I W. F. Sanford Clothing