Exeter Advocate, 1907-01-24, Page 81_PERSONAL.
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Good
Clothing .. .
Du not tet all the good chances pass
by yon. If you are likely to need a
new salt during the next six months
you will be doing yourself a favor
by getting a now.
Take a--tVantage of our special
discount of 20 per cent.
We don't try to fit a man into a
ready-made suit. We make a suit
to fit the man; and to fit hien as if
it were his own suit, not a borrowed
one. if yo•.i want to have the repu-
tation of being a correct dresser let
us do the tailoring for you, and you
will eyer t>e sure of
Good materials, good fit, splen-
did workmanship, and perfect
finish.
W. W. TAMAN
Merchant Tailor,
Exeter, - Ontario
Business Locals -- Read Them
$55 ladies' choice fur Lined coat, re-
duced to 914. Stewarts.
Parr. For Sale.
100 acres, being Lot 11, Con. 2, Step-
hen, central position, being 2l miles
from Crediton, Centralia and Exeter.
For further particulars apply on the
premises, or Jas. Walker, Crediton
East P. 0.
Clubbing Rates, The ADVO-
LATE can
give you a
Ppecial clubbing rate with any news-
paper or magazine in America. Call
and get our rates.
$11.50 and $12.50 for tiro of the nie
est Dinner Sets we hare seen. Stewart's.
Get your Marriage Licenses at the
Advocate office.
Vt'u- Mark meet 1l'hite Sheppard
Check Dress Goods. 85e, and 11.25.
They're Sa•ell, Stewart's.
Marriage Licenses issued at the Ad-
vocate office.
Once used always in favor --Cole's
Baking Powder. Try it.
Property For Sale.
We have at present a handsome
niece of property consisting of fine two
storey residence and two lots, with
good strthi.•; all in first-class condition;
conveniently situated: all modern im-
provement. Price is a snap. Call or
write The Advocate Office.
Bishop & Ball, hardwae a merchants,
of Witigharn have dissolved partner-
ship. Mr. Bishop was formerly of
Exeter.
We acknowledge gratefully the re-
ceipt of a kind invitation from Mr. H.
S. ('rocker. secretary of the Hilton Ohl
Boys Association at Toronto, to at-
tend their Seventh Anneal At -Horne,
Friday evening, Feb. 15.
Hicks' Forecasts for Jaaaary
A Reactionary Storm Period will lie
between the 21st and 24th, touching
pet haps the last of the 21st and the
first of the'Lltb, its crisis being on the
22nd and 2.3rd. The disturbances of
this period will extend in greater or
less degree to these days. Renewed
snow squalls will be general about
these days and quickening cold will
follow up to about the 20th. A regu-
lar storm period cuvere the 27th to 31st
having its centre on the 28th. The
crisis of this period will centre on the
211th. Within thirty-six hours of noun ,
on 29th, especially on and following
that date, heavy rain and wind storms
will cross the country to the south-
ward, and in central and northern lati-
tndes rains will turn to snow and sleet,
with indications good for severe gales
and blizzards out of the northwest
riFIFIFWV' ivIFIV'IF
LOCAL DOINGS.
♦fid As allia.allariaik•
Ai Mr. Thos. Collingswood is confined to
the house with rheumatic fever.
Mr. Orvie Soutlecott was. off weak
part of last week owing to illness.
Miss Nellie. daughter of Mr. Thomas
Bissett, 3rd con. of Usborne, is ill of
pneumonia.
We are in receipt of an excellent let-
ter from the Nest which we will pub -
limb next week.
Mr. Martin Salter was taken ill and-
° denly Saturday at noon and is now
confined to the house.
A prayer meeting is being conduct-
ed each Monday evening at Exeter
North in the home of Mr. J. Walker.
Mrs. James W. Stanlake is confined
to her bed with a severe attack of
bronchitis. We hope she may soon re-
cover.
Mr. Ed. Stewart of London, former-
ly of Exeter, was recently married in
that city to Miss Lily Willner. They
8 will reside in London.
Mr. Janine Kyle was taken suddenly
Hee. (icing is co.•ttinuiug the special
meetings in the James sweet church
this week.
Miss Dolly Dickson entertained a
number of her young friends on Thurs-
day night last.
The Exeter Fair will be held thi
year on Monday and Tuesday follow
ing the Western Fair.
Itev. D. W. Collins will preach anni-
versary sermons at Lucknow next
Sunday. Itev. C. W. Sanders will con-
duct the services here.
Early Sunday morning a big chim-
ney crashed through the North street
Methodist church at Goderich and al-
most wrecked the pipe organ.
Mr. John Scott, who recently pur-
chased the Bobier Creamery here, wa
elected 3rd Vice President of th
Western Ontario Dairyman's Associa
tion at London last week.
Mr. John Muir and son, W. W., ar-
rived home from Scotland on Friday
last. Both look well after the trip.
W. W. has returned to his duties in
the bank at London, be having been
transferred to that place.
Exeter Junior Hockey Team defeat-
ed the Hensel' Juniors at the rink here
Saturday afternoon, 10-0. Owing to
the wet weather the Ice was in bad
condition but with genuine pluck the
boys went through the game.
Mise Chidley's resignation took ef-
fect on Friday and she left for her
home in Clinton where she will teach.
Her position is taken in the commer-
cial room here by Miss Johnston of
Toronto who arrived on Saturday.
Miss Evelyn Gill returned to Toledo
on Monday after a visit of some weeks
here. She was recalled owing to
a law -suit caused by a doctor leaving
some gauze in a man following an op-
eration. Mies Gill was present at the
removal of the substance.
Sergeant Major Hector of 33rd Hu-
ron Regiment, No. 6 Company. on
Thursday last was the recipient of s
handsome Black maple leaf badge,
with beautiful gold mountings, as a
mark of reward for being the best shot
in the regiment during the contests at
camp last season.
"Shorty " Cantelon of Clinton won
the championship of Canada for shoot-
ing live birds at Hamilton last week.
He and two others got 20 straight and
in the shoot off he got 6 more straight.
This is certainly a popular win as
"Shorty" is a fine fellow and a true
sport.
Mr. John Charlton received word
that hie brother (mentioned last week)
was drowned in the Fraser River at
Port Haney, B. C. He, with a young
lad, went skating in the evening on
the river and not returning a search
party went out and in the morning
his hat was found near a bole in the
ice. The body has not yet been found.
He leaves a wife and two children.
The South Huron Agricultural So-
ciety bas elected Thomas Fraser, Stan-
ley, President; Thomas Russell, Exe-
ter, 1st vice; James Pattenion, Tucker -
smith, 2nd vice; Directors, John Mur-
dock, Stanley; Henry Smith, Hay; W.
D. Sanders, Stephen; Ed. Christie and
Win. Dixon, Exeter; A. G. Smillie and
Rohr. Charters, Tuckerstuith, Peter
McGregor end Wnt. Berry, Brucefield.
Every young lady, who is desirous
of flttriig herself so that she may be-
come independent so far as gaining a
lis elibood is concerned and is judicious
enough to prepare against a possible
day of adversity, should read the new
advertisement of the \Vinghatn Busi-
ness College. The dainty, butterfly
lady, who has assurance of being spoon
fed through life, must not read it.
Write us and we will tell you the sec-
ret of our success, which made the
attendance of this year double that of
last.
A return game of hockey was play-
ed between Exeter and Mensal! at
Hensall on Thursday night resulting
in a victory for the home team 6-5.
The game was n good one all the way
through rind particularly in the last
half it Ives anybody's game. liens/ill
started off with a rush and landed
three in the nets before Exeter scored,
but from that time 00 the visitors got
lown to work and et half time the
score stood 4.2. In the second half
Exeter had the beet of the play and
scored 3 to 2, leaving the final score
1 5 in Hensall's favor, t he winning
goal being trade in the last minute.
it. N. Creech refereed.
Mittens Pentad.
Two pairs of tnen's mittens left in is
store. ('all at Advocate office to claim
property.
Take Notice.
Any person having carpet at the
home of the late Mrs. Bagshaw are re-
quested to call and get sante, and all
accounts due for weaving must be sett-
led with Mr. Abe. Bagshaw, Huron
street. at once.
DON'T MONKEY
WiTH THAT COUGH
Use HOWEY:.S
CHERRY CORDIAL
2.5,•. Bottles
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[vests For 1907.
Asir Wednesday, the beginning of
Suitin s Lent will fall nn Feb. 13th; .Murch 2Ith
will be Paha Sunday; March 29, kneel
Friday, and March 31st, Easter Sun -
au dclay. There will he two eclipses of the
sun and two of the ninon. The first
eclipse of the sun on January 14th,
Partings ( watt invisible in North America.
There will be another eclipse of the
I sun annular on July 10th, and this al -
Reduced in Prioe• I PO win he invisible in North America.
1 The last eclipse of the moon will take
place on the night of Jnly 24 and will
he visible throughout North America.
We have reduced a large
number of tirst•elass suitings
and pantings in price and for
the next month will offer you
Suits reduced from *1A to 1415
0 " " 617 to 614
'• " " $16 to $13.50
,1 1,
Panting "
11 11
41 1.
u
" $ 15 to $12.50
"• $6 to $5
" $Ii to $4
" 64.50 to $3.75
n- --n
This Line we Will Clear et
Once. Don't Miss the
Chance.
W. JOHNS
Merchant Tailor - Exeter
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ressytery of Huron.
The Presbytery of iluron met in
Vrllis church, Clinton, on Tuesday.
kith inst. W. M. Martin was elected
moderator in succession to Calvin
Fletcher. The following grants were
recommended fur the yyear beginning
Oct. bit, 1906:—Hayfield and Bethany,
glut); (grand Bend and Corbett. $I(K);
Varna and Blake, $110; Leebutn and
Union Church. Gederich Tp., *50.
Leave was granted to the congregation
in Blyth to proceed with a call to a
pastor. The Presbytery congratulated
i)r. McLean on his having completed
flirty years of c'ontinmons PPR vire as
pastor of St. Andrew's church, illyth.
They t•ecognize with gratitude to God,
the vigor, the faithfulness, acid t he ef-
ficiency with which his work in that
herge has been done. We also 1hank-
tlkv acknowledge his valuebleservices
• 1his const es its clerk, since his ap-
oaitrment to that office 37 years ego.
fi
t,
ill while in Mt'. Manson's shoe shop on
Tuesday and fell prostrate to the floor.
He was assisted home and medical aid
summoned.
Mr. Wnr. Dignan of Lucan gave us
a pleasant call on Tuesday. Mr. Dig -
bas purchased J. C. Sheardown's black-
smith business in Lucan. Will is an
A 1 "smith" and the people of Lucan
appreciate him.
Mr. Walter Harding, of the Sover-
eign Bank staff, sang a very pretty
solo in the Trivitt Memorial church on
Sunday evening last. Walter has an
excellent voice and his well rendered
solo was much appreciated.
The cowardly practice of people send-
ing comic post cards through the mails
with other people's names attached is
becoming too prevalent and if not
stopped the perpetrators may yet get
themselves into trouble. Apart from
being cowardly it can serve no good
purpose.
Mr. J.H. Greive, traveller with Gor-
don Mackay, has been promoted to a
position on the road in company with
Mr. Tracey with a general line of dry
goods for the same firm. An increased
salary goes with the position. This
mark of favor is gratifying to Mr.
Grieve's friends who are pleased with
his success. He commenced his new
duties Monday.
Skates Taken.
The person who took a pair of skates
from the Opera House on Jan. 15th
will kindly return theta to this office
at once.
Card of Thanks.
Mr. A. Bagshaw desires to thank
the friends and neighbors for their
kindly assistance during the illness
and subsequent death of his mother,
Mrs. A. Bagshaw.
Death of Mrs. Banshee.
The angel of death visited the home
of Mr. A. Bagshaw, Huron street, on
Wednesday night, Jan. 16, and re-
moved thece the spirit of his mother,
Mrs. Mary Ann Begsbaw, at the age
of 61 years, two menthe and one
day. Mrs. Bagshaw had been in
rather ill health for about a year, but
was able to be out around. During the
last three months her health had fail-
ed rapidly and she seldom was able to
leave her room for many hours at a
time, her system gradually breaking
down. About ten days previous to het'
demise pneumonia set in and in her
weakened condition it was only a mat-
ter of a few days. Deceased was born
on the 2nd concession of Stephen. her
father being the late John Snell. who
died in September of 1905. She was a
member of the Methodist church,high-
Iy respected and beloved by all who
knew her. Her husband predeceased
her 35 year's. Five children survive.
Mrs. Caleb Heywood, Exeter; Mrs. %V.
F. Graham, London; Mrs. Geo. Vos-
per, Toronto; Mt -s. R..1. Brown, Jack-
son; Mr. A. Bagshaw, Exeter, and also
twenty-eight grandchildren, all of
whoop have the community's sincere
sympathy. The funeral took place on
!Saturday afternoon to the Exetercetn-
etery.
School Board Minutes.
As required by law the Board held
its first regular meeting on 1Vednes-
day evening Inst, when the following
organization for the current year was,
electe,l: ('hairtnan, P. Frayne; Sec'y.
J. Grigg; Trees., The Corporation of
the \'ilbage of Exeter; Representative
to the Puddle Library, W. D. Weekes
etre J. G. Jones; Cones., %Vood. P.
b rayne; Supplies, W. J. Carling;
'renchera' supplies, H. Huston and the
Chairman; Repnits. it. N. Rowe anti S.
Afar! in; irtsmranee, H. Ruston ahs W. Ili11_—e>
J. Carling; (it•ounds and S,ueita►y, F.Lir
11'oodp er S. Mattie; special ,►ppuint HARVEY BROS
nient er chairman Ruston as,uri•
ate to Grounds and Sanitary commit-
tee. Inspectoral visits are to be made I?\I:TE1{ ONTA RIO
on the call of the chair and theuionth-
ly Hustings ate to he held on the third ilk adAtJai ilk AL Aka
Monday of each month as heretofore.
After adjournment an immediate ses-
sion wits held when the following 'Tee-
m] Lri;imrss WAS truly treesnrted.
Rowe-- Mattin- that Mi's A.Jnhuston
of the Cent tal Business College. Tnron-
to, be engaged. subject to fin they ere
quit y by the Teachers' Supply ('ant.,
in place of 'Miss1'hidley- teaigmal,
length of engagement. to hp to the 1-t
of Jely, 11107,end the salary at the rate
of $1150 per alumni, 11i'is ('hiillev to
pay the diffetehce to the 1st of Match.
II eston-- Martin - that 144' Meryr't;, 's!
salary for the cut rent year he $lit. %V.
J. Carling adjournment.
J. Grigg, Sec'ret,u•y.
EXETER MARKETS.
CHANGED EACII WEDNESDAY
Wheat 66 67
Barley 44 45
Oats t3 34
Peas 75 76
Potatoes, per bag 60 tial
Hay, per ton 950 10 00
Flour, per cwt., fancily 200
Flour, low grade per cwt 1 20 1 25
Butter 21 to 22
Eggs 23
Livebogs, per cwt 6 55
Shorts per ton 20 00
Bran per ton 19 00
Chicken 9 per lb
Hens
Ducks 11) "
Geese 10 ••
Turkeys 12 "
Dried Apples
7 ••
7 .•
Miss Fanny Bissett visited in Lou-
don over Sunday.
Miss Annie Spavin went to London
Tuesday to reside.
Miss Vera Sanders of London arriv-
ed here Monday to visit for a time.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Downey are vis-
iting friends in Toronto this week.
Mr. Frank Weekes came home last
week from Preston to visit bis father.
Mr. Neelands of the Hensalt Observ-
er gave us a friendly call Saturday.
Mr. Wui.1Whiteford of Virden. Man.
is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Thos.
Hawkins.
Miss Ida Jory returned Thursday
from three weeks' visit in Ildertou and
Bryanston.
Miss Leavitt, who was in attendance
on the late Mrs. Bagshaw, has return-
ed to London.
Mr. C. 1Vhitwam of Watertown,
South Dakota, is here the guest of hie
niece, Mrs. Qnance.
Miss Jessie Creech and Miss May
Armstrong went to London on Wed-
nesday to visit.
Mrs. Aquilla Sheere and child re-
turned to their home, Lansing, Mich.,
on Thursday last, after a few weeks
visit.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Christie, who
have been staying with the latter's
parents since their marriage, left Tues-
day for their home in Lachute.
Those from a distance who attended
the funeral of the late Mrs. Bagshaw
were: Mrs. Geo. Vosper of Toronto;
Mrs. Graham and children, Mrs. Prod-
gers, London; Mr. Eli Snell, Forest.
Messrs. H. \Villert and J. Kellerman
of Stephen, Mr. Joseph Hawkins of
Usborne and Mr. A. Q. Bobier of town,
were in Goderich this week on official
duty in connection with their reaper,
five offices as representatives in the
county council.
Mr. Frank Kernick, of St. Pauls,
Kansas, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Jas.
Tom, and other relatives. it is thirty
five years since Mr. Kernick was here,
previous to which time he was a resid-
ent of Usborne. He is having n pleas-
ant time renewing acquaintances.
Mr. W. J. Sanders of Killarney, Man.,
who was attending the big shooting
event at Hamilton last week, spent
Sunday and Monday in town the guest
of his cousin, C. H. Sanders of theAd-
vocate. W. J. was a firmer resident
of town,but left these parts in bis early
days. After visiting different branch-
es of the Massey-Iiarr•is Company's
works in Ontario, for which company
he acts as general agent, Mr. Sanders
will return to the West.
ro
F yr ,r IFIFIFIF IF Mill
Happy New Year to All 11.
STAR FLOUR
fails to one
good results
Is the one flour that never
give ood
when used under proper
conditions. Never was it as
popular ns at present.
If you prefer a Pure Man-
itoba Flour use cut• new
brand
White Seal.
0--o
\We have just received another
car of American Corn which we
will sell or exchange on reason-
able terms.
Miss Arline 1lnrlock 18 visiting itr
hm,lon.
Mr. \Ven. Barrows was in London
Tmdiey.
Mesrs. I:(1. Johns visited friends in •
London Tuesday.
Mr. Win. Fletcher is visiting his sis-
ter below Toronto.
Mr. D. A. Ross was in Toronto on
bnsinese this week.
Miss Rose ilartott went to London
Friday night to visit.
Mr. Hobbs and d,ntghter, MiPs Eva,
of Birt, spent Sunday at the Rectory.
Mr. ff. Spacknean was in (iederirh
this week looking atter Comity Coun-
cil matters. �% P
Mrs. Norman Lloyd felt i fo day for W
• S• IIOET, 1 ��• • �1
Bonmanvilte where she will '..in her
husband, who preceded her a few .
weeks ago to accept it position in that. Chemist and Opt ici:ue. EXETER
town ea engineer and where they art• f'h •ne '4 t,
tend pinking their future home. NEXT1)4)OIt "1n POST OFFICE
1)N'1' 1'lllti)\\- A\\':\1'PIECES
TfhF.
of y 'nr I.t •,ken , ye g'a •ses ar spec-
tacles. Ili img them all here and have
us try our -kill in
REi'AIitiN(i EYE (;(,ASSES.
if the len.er he ht,.ken, we ren replace
them. if he funis I..' htoketi we can
probably rix it Op as good as new. In
either case 3 o sate t a rn•t ,.f ,t he w
pair. That's an it •ui Nni lh a o ,si('ei -
ing, isn't i1?
TRY
T. HAWKINS & SON
FOR
STOVES and
FURNACES
We keep a full stock of
Building Hardware, Paints, Glass,
Oil, Nails, Etc.
Also
Repairs for the Frost & Wood, and
Cockshutt Plows.
T. HAWKINS & SON.
OPPORTUNITY IS kNOCKINO
In the Furniture Line.
Before we know it, it will he time to say farewell to old winner and wel-
come the incoming spring. Modern retailing knows no better time to
close out stocks than these between season days. We have cttt our pro-
fits very low for a few weeks and this is your opportuuity to buy furni-
ture at
NEARLY WHOLESALE PRICES
Parlor Suites, Bedroom Suites, Sideboards, Conches, Etc.. are all placed
at a small margin of profit. Remember it costs you nothing to see our
goods. Get our prices and we can save you stoney.
ROWE & ATKINSON
The Leading Home Furnishers and Funeral Directors.
JONES & CLARK
PHONE NO. 32
DRESS GOODS SALE
We have several pieces of dress goods which we wish
to see selling faster. All -wool Roxana and basket
weaves, in good shades of navy, green, grey, brown and
two of black. Extra good service for an odd skirt or
shirtwaist suit. Lines that were 85c. sale price 50c
MEN'S SPRING SHIRTS
To be well dressed it is necessary that a man have
good, fresh linen. It adds to his appearance more than
any other article of his dress. Our spring shipment of
the famous W. G. R. Shirts has just been opened. A
special feature of thes') goods is the (,'OAT SHIRT, open-
ing right down, just a coat; there is no pulling or drag-
ing to get it off as in the old styles.
It saves the shirt and in tures comfort to the wearer. Patterns and
materiels the very latest, colors and fit guaranteed. Prices $1 and $1.25
LONG KID GLOVES
Ladies' kid gloves, elbow length, in black and white.
As an increased demand for these is expected this season
those buying early are sure to be the fortunate ones,
JONES & CLARK
Headquarters for the celebrated AV. E. Sanford Clothing
SNELL & ROWE
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REMATI
x, SALEc‘?
Remnants of I)res.5 Goods All
Remnants Ribbons on
Remnants of Lace
Remnants of Prints
Sale
mom
Remnants of Flannelettes less
Remnants Of Art tf tislins than
IZoinflanty of Art Satins
Rrlll'lAlrlt. Of Wrapperettes Prices