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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1905-10-12, Page 8We've Turned The Corner.-... It' FALL now in the store no ma ter what the weather is outside. Fabrics for the coating cold have again filled up our shelves and counters and the demand will turn largely to heavier weights. it's a Splendid Time to Order. You have the choice or the refusal of the MOST 1VORTHY collection of clothing materials that you will find anywhere aronnd here, Call Any Time. W. W. TAMAN Merchant Tailor. Exeter, - Ontario Business Locals -- Read Them Marriage Licenses issued at the Ad- vocate Office. For 15 cents, paid in advance, you or your friend will receive Tuic Anvo- CATS until the end of 1905. Improved English Stock Food. the best and cheapest in the market; also International and Columbian Stock Food. Herbageum Cow Cure, W inan's and Dow's Blood Purifier. Sold by C. Lutz, Central Drug Store, Exeter. The Exeter Flour Mill is running over time these days owing to pressure of business. The machinery is kept on the move twenty-four hours a day, and yet more wheat is wanted. Large quantities of Manitoba wheat are con- tinually arriving, and a full stock of the noted Star Family our Safe for Sale. Nearly new safe for sale.—Dr. J. A. Rollins. Cowing. Dr. Butler, London, will be at the Central Hotel, Thursday, Oct. 20th, all dayy, for Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat consultations. Eyes tested and glasses supplied. The Question of staidness. This is a vital question with hund- reds of men who are bald or partially so. How to overcome the disfigure- ment lent by baldness is a simple mat- ter when you consider the perfection of modern art in the husking of Wigs and 'Toupees. The visit of Prof. I)or- enwend of Toronto to Exeter. on Thursday, Oct. 12, when he will be at the Central Hotel, renders it possible for any who wish to consult hits to do so at his private apartments retained at Central Hotel for this purpose. De- monstration given to show the perfect naturalness of his Wigs and Toupees. Do not miss this opportunity. Re- member the day and date. Are you getting married? If so, get your Marriage License at the Advo- cate Office. Council minutes. Council .net at call of Reeve in the Town lull, on Friday, Oct. 5. All the members were present. Minutes of hist meeting read and approved. A communication from the Canadian Law Books rend and filed. Wood— Levett—the following accounts were presented and orders drawn on Treas- urer:for salve': A Walters, repairs to rubber coals, 2..e.; Queen City Oil Co., gasoline etc., *7.61; D. Jacques, prem- ium for the insurance on House at the cemetery three years. $5.30; W.J. Bis- sett, part salary to Sept. 22, $31.25; Jos. Sutton, street watering, $50; Jno. Ford, paint . iI tri te cemetery, $27; C. It. Snell, ele( trio lighting for Supt. $88.47, less $8.47; $80; liy•Law election expenses: W. D. Weekes. D.R.O. and booth, $1; A. (i. Dyer. D.11.O., $2: A. F.. Enke, do., $2; Jos. Davis, do., $2; J. Cobhledick, booth, $2; S. Handford, do., $2: J. Senior, R. O. $5; Advocate, Municipal World supplies, $7.44; Times Office, ballots, $2.50, --Carried. Levett Muir—Council adjourn to Oct. 13. J. Senior, Clerk. BIC REDUCTIONS. We will, (luring thenext few weeks, clear out a whole litre of line Tweeds and Worsteds in `(lits a111(l Trousers. Read this list of BiG REDUCTIOIIS Tweed Suits: Reduced from $21.00 to$18.00 20.00 18.00 "k4 18.00 14.00 • 17.00 13.50 " 1(00 12.00 • 14.00 10.00 Worsted Suits: Reduced from $22.00 to $+20.00 " 20.00 18,00 " 1800 2(.(_10 Pantings Reduced From $4.50 to $3.50 and $4,00 W. JOHNS terchaat Taflor, Enter, Oatuto lirrirwirivvrieFivrimpriviin LOCAL DOINGS. 116.416.41k416. aLa*a.alk 41111411s Mrs. Morlock's house facing the park is undergoing a thorough repairing. Mi. James Acheson bas taken the osition of clerk at the Commercial House. Mr. S. M. Sanders has purchased the old pork packing house from Mr. F. Wood. Messrs. Sweet & Bawden have near- ly completed the new walk from the Main-st. church to the river. Anniversary Services will be held in the Prebliyterian church on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 22nd and 23rd. Fred McPherson, while playing at the school on Tuesday, fell and split one of his knee -caps, which will lay hits up for some tirue. Mr. Lan ta Beattie, implement agent, has been at his home in Varna during the past week owing to the illness and subsequent death of his little daugh- ter, Florence, who died of pneumonia on Tuesday of last week at the age of 5 years. Don't forget to attend the Big Auc- tion Sale of Household Effects at R. Hick's residence, corner of John and Albert streets, Exeter, Saturdayafter- noon, 14th inst., at one o'clock, sharp. among the many articles offered for sale is a first-class piano and a first- class sewing machine, nearly new. Remember the date and hour of sale. John Gill, auctioneer. " Very successful" describes the missionary services in the Methodist churches on Sunday. The preachers were Revds. Graham and Gundy, as had been previously announced, and excellent sermons were listened to by the large congregationspresent. Rev. Godwin filled Mr. Gundy's Pulpit in Wingham, and Rev. Going did similar service for Rev. Graham in St. Marys. The H. S. Department of the Exeter School is considering the advisability of holding a Commencement or Field Day of sports at the school. This is a very popular day among the High Schools and Collegiates, and the hold- ing of an annual sporting day, when games of all kinds would be held and prizes given, would be a good move for the Exeter school to make. The citizens shoul-i encourage the project if the department decide to go on with it. The town council and Mr. Charles B. Snell made a verbal agreement on Thursday evening last regarding the electric lights, by which Mr. Snell is to be given a ten year franchise at the expiration of the present term in case he purchases a 150 horsepower engine, installs new arc lights on the streets and otherwise improves the plant so as to give a first-class light:. It is un• derstood that Mr. Snell intends to commence at once to purchase the new machinery and fixtures, and it is expected that only a short time will elapse before the improvements will be made. Died Ir Toronto. The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Knox, 14 Saunders Ave., Toronto, has been saddened by the death of their little eight months' old son, Robert Sherwood, the sad event taking place on Sunday last. The little fellow bad been in poor health since birth tett his condition did not assume a serious nature until about a week before his death, when he was seized with con- vulsions and his young life was soon ended. The funeral took place Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Knox will have the sympathy of their many friends here. 1t+ower's lastitate The regular meeting of the above so- ciety was held in the Town Hall on Friday afternoon last. The attend- ance as usual was large and the mem- bers took a businesslike interest in all the proceedings. Some very valu- able points were brought out in the paper read by Mt•s.(Dr.) Sweet on "the {proper fouls and their preparation for breakfast and supper" and the various points of interest were afterwards dis- cussed. Drs. Vernon, who is here or- ganizing a class on "Physical Culture" was invited and delivered a very inter- esting address on that subject and was appreciated very much by those pre- sent. At the next meeting papers will be tread dealing with the making of Christmas presents and choking suit- able for that festive season, Death of W. hawk.haw. Thin week sees another of our best known and most highly respected resi• dents pass from this life and cross the datk stream that separates us from eternity. We refer to the death of Mr. Wm. Hawksh:sw, who died on Tuesday morning last about eleven o'clock. The deceased has been in fail- ing health for some time, the cotn- tnencentcnt of which may be justly at- trihnted to an unfortunate accident that betel him some three years ago by falling into the eclat at the Com- mercial House, sustaining such injur• les to his spine and otherwiee that he never thoroughly recovered. On Mon- day last he suffered a stroke of paraly- sis and despite the best medical aid and tender care at the hands of the Immediate friends, he never rallied, retraining in an unconscious state till death put an end to his suffering. Mr. Ilawkshaw was horn in Toronto town- ship. county of York, in the year 1t;38, For the greater part of his life he was engaged in the hotel business and hy his varied experience was one of the most widely known men in Western Ontario, having conducted hotels in Exeter, Myth, n'ingham, Heaforth. Pat khill, lAtndun and St. Marys. A little over it year ago he retired from business owing to failing health and with his wife lived privately. Ile was a ratan of excitable temperament lint was whole hearted and true. He was possessed of a kindly disposition and his hospitable nature won for him hosts of friends who will learn with deep regret of his demise. Mr. Ilawk• sham was a staunch ('ontservative and teas a nn•nther of the Masonie, Odd fel- lows, 'Wm kmen and Orange societies, the latter of which he ranked in the high degrees, being a member of the Black Knights. Deceased was twice married and besides a sorrowing wid- dow he leaves one son and two daugh- tere- W. J. and Miss Jean of Simile, Man.. and Mrs. Shosertbergof Intndon, the latter of whom is here to attend the furersl and the two former are ex- pected. The funeral will take place to the Exeter eentetety from his late resi- dence tomorrow (Ft laity) at 5 o'clock. October has been handing out weath- er of a mid -summer temperature. Rev. Kitty of Granton and Rev. R.J. M. Perkins, ofTrivitt Memorial church exchanged pulpits on Sundae. The flick List. Mrs. Daniel Kernick is confined to her room through illness. -A1rs. John White, sr„ is recovering front her re- cent sickness.—Mr. Jamieson is very ill at the house of Rev. Wm. Martie, He is failing fast.—Mrs. Thos. Fitton le quite ill at present and is confined to her room.—Mrs. Hugh Spackman Is very low. Death of Rev. Steele. TheSt. Catherines Star of the 7th Inst., thus refers to the death of a for- mer well-known rector of Kirkton: "The death occurred yesterday at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. L. S. O'Connor, of Rev. H. D. Steele, un- til recently recto' of the Church of England at Sotuhra, Lanthton county. rhe deceased,who was 71 years of age, was a native of Halifax, N.S., and in early life was a member of the legal profession, which be left to enter the ministry of theold Church of Scotland. Some years later he united with the Church of England,serving with much success at Port. Stanley. Kirkton, St. Marys, Goderich, Point Edward and Sombre, where he was residing when failing health compelled him to retire. He was twice Married and is survived by a sorrowing widow, two sons and three daughters. The remains were taken to Kirkton for interment. Miss 011ie McLaughlin has returned to Lon Ion. Mr. James Walters is in Hamilton on business. Miss Polly Welsh returned to Tor- onto Thursday Miss May Gill left Wednesday to visit friends in Detroit. Mr. Geo. Blatchford attended the Blyth Fair Wednesday. Mr. and Miss Vance of Mitchell vis- ited friends here on Sunday. Mr. Wm. Bawden is in Goderich on the county assessment business. Miss Tillie White has returned from a visit in Philadelphia and elsewhere. Mrs. (Dr.) McDowell, of Listowel, visited her mother, Mrs. Welsh, last week. Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Rollins of Byron are here spending a few days with friends. Miss Nina Carling on Thursday re- turned to Toronto to continue her vocal studies. Mrs. Finger of Battle Creek, Mich., is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Rumohr, William street. The Misses Barnett and Miss Hatton of Mitchell visited Miss Addie Mor - lock on Sunday. Mr. Richard Welsh, of Kalamazoo, Mich., spent Monday at the home of his mother here. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Westcott and daughter, Ella, of Seaforth, visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs. E. H. Fish and daughter, Mise Annie, returned from a visit to Jack- son, Mich., on Tuesday. Mrs. J. B. Dinsdale and daughter, Miss Alda, Kiplen, were the guests of Mrs. J. T. 1Vestcott Friday. Mies Etntna Ramie!), after a pleas- ant visit here left Sunday for Liman, prior to leaving for Detroit. Miss Minnie Wynn. after a pleasant visit in London and Dutton for some weeks, returned home last week. Mr. Alfred Bowey, who has been in Winnipeg working at his trade during the summer, returned to his home here Monday evening. Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Wilson,who have been visiting their mother, Mrs. Jane Atkinson, on Friday returned to their homes in Alpena, Mich. Miss Lilla Howard of Sarnia, who has been visiting in Kincardine and Goderich for some time. is now the guest of friends in Exeter and Credi- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rollins of Crys- tal City, after a few weeks' visit in De- troit, have returned to town and in- tend visiting friends here for a short time before returning home. Mrs. Emma Sanders and little son, Eddie, who have been on is visit with friends here and in Zurich for some weeks, left Tuesday for Detroit, where they will speed a week, prior to re- turning to (.rand Rapids, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. J. Leech t'ch of Elora, Mrs. Rutherford, sr., and her son, William, of Guelph, Mr. Jus. Rutherford of Fer- gus, A1rs.Ogden and daughter. Flossie, of Chicago, attended the funeral of the late Mrs. P. Lang on Friday. They returned to their homes on Saturday. Central hi Richard Simpson is now settled in his new home.—Mr. Arms of Crediton is painting the exterior of our church. -VV. J. Parsons is on the sick list.— Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rollins, of Byron, visited here part of the past week.— Albert Parsons, of Winnipeg, visited his relatives here last week. He is now in Montreal on a business trip.—Iien- jamin Quarry spent Sunday in Lon- don.—Mr. and Mrs. W. }lodging spent Sunday in Locant.—A number of peo- ple went to Crediton Sunday evening to attend the anniversary services of the church.—Thos. Essery's sale Tues- day was a success. --Log cutting hes been finished at the mill. The season's cut was a large one. --Fred Dean, Nut- ter factory inspector, of Strathroy. visited T. 1Villis' factory here Tuesday and found everything in A 1 shape. -- Anniversary services will be held in the Methodist chore') on Sunday next. Rev.Going, of Exeter, chairman of the district, is to preach. DE.tTri op Mo. TENN.kN•r.--The sad death occurred on Monday ntnrning of John Tennant. one of our old and re- spected residents, at, the age of 70 years. Deceased, it will be reuternler- ed. some two weeks ago sustasinedan accident., when he wits escaping from on enraged hull as it was being driven along the rand. in jumping over the fence quickly he ruptured hiniself,and not thinking the .natter serious he did not have it attended to at once, with the testlt that nn .operation lec•atne necessary on Friday. His age and his enfeebled condition were a hindrance to recovery and he died on Monday morning. Mr. Tennant was twice remarried, his second wife surviving hint. For many years he worked as sectionman on the railway here, but had been living a retired life for ehont ten years. Ile was a pensioner of the lititish Army and regctlarly drew him rem'ttance. The funeral to ,k place to the St. Pstriek's cemeter y,Tiiadnlph, on Wed Deride y. PERFECTION , S h "�"Soda 1, NOONEY bt cUITAC:N o1 C. 1 — ,teATFORD -.,:, i To His Pleased Customers The wise grocer studies his customers—knows their likes and diSf&eI knows that his best trade want Mooney's Perfedios Cream Sodas He lets them know that he has their favorite biscuits —and sees that they are not asked to buy something "just as good," which is NOT as good. Grocers who want so please their patrons always have Mooney's Per. lection Cream Sodas In their hygienic packages -ter -tido and moisture -trod. Whalen Miss Minnie and Elmore Morley re- turned home Friday from a pleasant two weeks' visit in 1Viarton.—Chas. Hooper is putting in another dog pow- er. This one is for the purpose of pump- ing water.—The crop of mangles is now nearly harvested. --Many have been busy filling their silos during the past week.—Thos. Morley is building an -up-to-date hog house on his prem- ises,-1Vii,. Ogden on Monday moved his old house to the rear of his black- smith shop. He will build a cement wall under the building and use it for a stable.—Our school scholars intend having their photograph taken in a group on the school grounds soon. Such a picture is a pleasant thing to keep in the later years of life. County Convention W.CSTIU. With the motto of the W.C.T.P. "Through God we shall do valiantly," in mind, the W.C.T. U. .net in the Main Street Methodist church, Exeter, Oct. 5th and 0th, for the eighth annual con- vention. Thursday at 10 a.m. the Convention opened with devotional exercises. led by Mrs. Acheson, followed by a Bible reading. Minutes of last meeting, re- ports of Superintendeuts and appoint- ment of committees, were re.td. Noon tide prayer and Bible lessons by Rev. Greene was most interesting and in- structive. After the billeting of dele- gates the meeting closed. The after- noon session commenced with a short session of prayer led by Mrs. Heyrock, of Zurich, after which Mrs. McKee of Barrie react a portion of Scripture, which she explained most interesting- ittgly. The address of welcome was presented hy Mrs. Manson, of Exeter, stating it wits n great pleasure to bring words of welcome to the delegates, representing the Unions of Goderich, Hensel!. Zurich and Clinton. Mrs. Echntire, Pres. of Clinton W.C.T.1'., responded in a very able manner•, thanking the ladies of Exeter for their kindness and entertainment. The re- ports of the different departments of work were read and adopted, followed by a mother's meeting with topics as follows: "The Sabbath in the horns;" "Obedience," by Mrs. Hooper, of Exe- ter: "The child and money," by Mrs. Paulin, Ex -County fres. Yublic House Trusts was discusst(l by Rev. Greene, after which the meeting adjourned. At 8 p,m, the meeting opened with singing, "How Firm a Foundation" after which Rev.(ludwin led in prayer. The choir then contributed a pleasing anthem "To arms." Mrs. Acheson, W110 occupied the chair,inade a few re- marks, then called upon Rev. Going to speak, who spoke very encouragingly of the tvotk of the W.(;.'i'.1'. A hitter from Mrs. Yeo, 1V.('.'I'.C. Supt., was read by Mrs, Hooper. The solos by Mrs. Cohbleilick, Miss Martin and Miss 11Nestan were touch appreciated. Mrs. McKee delighted the audience with her address, her subject being princip- ally Public House Trusts. A resolu- tion rgainst Public House Trusts was read by Rev. (lreene and adopted. Rev. Godwin then made a few remarks. Friday morning Mrs. Brown, of God• er•ieh, opened the session with devo- tional exercise after whirl' the re- pents of the ofticers and aunts. were read and approved of. Election of of - firers ns follows: Prev., Mrs. Acheson, Goderieh; Vice•i'res„ Miss Abut v, Hen• mall; 1tec-See., Mrs. Hooper. Exeter: 1or.•Ser., Ella Ronnie, Zurich; Treas., Mrs, Holland, Goderich, At 2 p.m. the committees were appointed follow- ed by at discussion. A. T. Cooper, of Clinton, spoke a few encouraging words to the 1V.('.T.1'. The Conven- tion closed with singing "Ood he with you till we meet ,.gain."A dainty lunch was served in the basement of the church for the delegate's and visitors. (We were obliged to shorten this re- port owing to its lateen ival.-1':dilur.l Clairvoyant -Psychic Medial Examination Free, By DR. E. F. BUTTERFiELD, of Syracuse, N.Y. Believing in clairvoy- ance or not, there is nogainsayring the fact that the doctor ran explain the sottree and rails.. of your disease either mental or physical and has restored to health and happiness many helpless invalids all their lives. Send lock of hair, name, age and stamp to I)1(. E. F. i3t'TTi RFiELD, Syracuse, N. Y. To eon a eel& is a atgtt—w Tapo4f ase- fene. It has teen used extensively during more than torniy•fout years. All Druggists. TRY T. Hawkins & Son's HARDWARE and SEED STORE .. FOR Nails, Glass, Oils, Cements Eavetroughing, Heating and Plumbing And you will find it is the cheapest spot in town T. HAWHINl3 & SON. COT RATE PURNITURE SALE Having our immense show rooms packed full of new and up-to-date furniture in every line, and i11 order to make • room for some large shipments of goods now on order, we have decided to open the FALL TRADE with a surprisingly low Cut Rate Sale, to which we invite all intending purchas- ers to come and examine our goods and compare our prices before placing their orders, as we intend cutting the price of every article in our store lower than we have ever attempted to do before. So don't fail to take advantage of this chance to buy furniture at prices never before known in Exeter. ROWE & ATKINSON The Leading Furniture Dealers and Funeral Directors, -� SP.WEMA.N'B The Bid Housc Furilishing Store. Carpets Axministers Brussels Oilcloth Tapestries Lace Curtains Wools Art Draperies Unions Try us for Linoleums. We handle Nairns, the best English makers, and have now in stock some handsome pat- ter's. Call an(l see what we are doing. OUR MOTTO: Quality, Design and Moderate Prices E. J. SPACKMAN Ileadquarters for the celebrated W. E. Sanford ready-to-wear clothing. Desirable Furniture at Tempting Prices. .I. This month we otter a few attractive specials in Furniture 2 only. Maple Bed Room Suites, British Bevel Mirror, Regular Price $17; Sale Price $15 2only, SNrfaee Oak Bedroom Suites, British Bevel Mirror 1 bs 60 Regular ('rice $17; Sale Price: 2 only. Birch Mahogany Bedroom Suites, Large British Bevel Mirror Regular Price $Zt; Sale Price 520 We are Sole Agents for the Ostermoor Felt Mattress W. C. HUSTON PUNERAI. DiRE('TOR, EXETEit Z-4 ft ART SHOES FOR WOMEN Just arrived - - another ship- ment of the Best Shoes for the money that are made. No doubt of it. For Quality, Fit and Style the ART SHOE has them all beaten. PRICES :32.26, x2.76, X3.26.