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THIIiTri'�r-THIRD YEAR--NO1684
HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE'
The Auction Sale Sea
Still Mere
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EXETER, 3NT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY lst., 1906,
short time, corrin; to London in the EXETER COUNCIL.
N .�N�•NNNN••N Death of Mr• George i L►a►nc „here 1►t: continued to
work at ,bid trade with Mr. James
T. HAWKINS & SON
ardware and Seed Store
is the place for Builders aHa those
a intending
1ca1, Y a full
should go to get Cheap
line of
Nails, Paints, Oils, Glass &c.
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In Cements we carry the two leading Brands
of Canada
National and Star
V. Samwell
Glenn, who had a reputation as be•
JOHN WRITS & SOR$-
• 1 in • the iaobbiest t:tii r in (.anad.t• •fhe 0ouneil met tot- their regular
On Christmas of 1854 iso wine to meeting dust 1►fotany wooing. All
A MAN WHO FOR THE PAST Fir - Exeter to visit Mr. llooper, a shoe- the members were present except
maker, who W.3513 brother-in•laVe ''ebh', who wa•s kept „way suffering
front a cold. After tito minutes were
EAVETROUGIIING
We also make a specialty of Eavetrougbing as
we have a machine to make all onr own Troughs
and can give you firstclass material. Try us and
you will be conuinced.
T. HAWKINS & SON
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BARGAINS IN
CLOTHIIIC
During our Mr. Walter's buying tour he
bad an opportunity of taking the entire stock
om a manufacturer. By doing this We rk
ured a discount which enables us , to ma
these .ods very much lower than if, bought
goods
way. As to the quality it is
in the $ ar to saythat they are the
only necessary which signifies first
Sovereign Brand Goods,
quality.
Metes Sults
A complete range of sizes in lines if bought in the
regular way would sell at from $16.00 to $18.00.
Bargain Prices from $10.00 to $12.00.
Up-to-date Stylets and Good Values at $8.00, $10.00
112.00.
Boy's Sults
A splendid line in Serviceable Tweeds for school
wear, sixes 22 to 25. Bargain Price $1.50.
made with box pleat and
Genuine Scotch Tweeds,
,belt, sizes 23 to 28. Bargain price $2.75 to $3.50.
Bargain price $6.00.
TY YEARS 11AS )(FEN PItOMl- of MIr. \\'ut. Grigg, hero he became
NFNT IN TIIE AFI AIRS
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EXETER PASSES AWAY.
acquainted with the talo Jatntes read rind approved, litx:vu !}obicr
Pickard and c,Lgagcd with him as
and afterwards as book-keeper.
hey -
era' years and was instrumental
stated •that .the \\'esters Divisio,L
clerk Supt. of the G. T. It. ,h:id .Joon
Mr. George Vandcrsept Samos Ile worked for Mr. Pickard ental in
fere in his:private car, his object be-
afternoon, January a$th, ut his late Large business Hien ow uc - place -.-
residenoe on Jahn Street, at the sae
of It years, 1 month and 6 days.
Mr. Sa.mwell was taken 111 sorno
tbrr<+O weeks ago. Ile Coutntcted i
cold wehteh developed into pneumonia
and ttlthou;h his age told against
him and the fact that his heart had
been In bad u,nditcon for mine time,
making his ease o ser -ions ore, his
family did not give np,how, until the
disease was found to have Sc under-
mined his system that death was
only a matter of a few hours. During
the afternoon he fell into a peaceful
slumber and was never again more
than semi-conscious. IIe lingered
until /five o'clock ,and passed away
ins the toc•ttintr of a ncwv depot.
our o[ Exeter's earliest ►ncrcnants o , Copt. rifoGuigan tdiou. bt the best
died of about 5 o'clock �, n►.r Jrjd asistln"�' tin the building ut of tLo
�u u - ..uteri the two narzb n•.,: •-
Pickard. Later on lie fot.med a part
nel's)tip with the late Richard Pick-
ard, under t be !firm rime of Samwell
& Pickard ;Lard took over the business
of a Mr. Freomon, who conducted a
houses are loc:►tcd. He infortine I the
reeve it.hat if the corporation fur-
niihed t he right of way, they would
vhanze the route of their line at
Huronstreet and come nearer town.
stoles in the building at tato cornet', As thio would ,cost us from five to
which was destroyed by fire torero!
six thousand dollars. we are to have
years agosouth ,of the Times Office.
, it dispelled f rn on:nit.::s, It le
The new firm did \roll :end a[tet• possible t1 t V;etorta :t •,•t will be
wards moved into the building now otMncd to the station, the town now
occupied by Jones .t Clark. There owning half the street, thus malting
the 'business was carried on sacces3- two outlets. Ti,c new building will
fully. A number of years ago M r.
be :ractcd this coming summer.
S ariwelt disposed of his rntetests to
his partner Mr. 1t. Pickard, the name
of the _finnt being then changed to
It. Pickard & Son.
?lr. Sainwcll was married
twke, 'his first wife leiGg
Grace Trick, sister of Mr. Thos.
Trick, of Clinton, who was a
constant watcher at his bed-
side during the last illi:Csa.
Three children were born to
the first union, all of whom
have ,ono to their last reward.
Ile then married Mrs. McLeod,
nee Miss Snell, who survives
him. There were no children
by this marriage, Mrs. Sam -
well, having, one daughter, the
late Mrs. Seldon, of lagersoll.
Mr. tiatnw•ell \V118 a man of
coura.;c and ,letermiiuttion,
both in business Gild jest private.
During his Last few years. liv-
ina somewhat in retirement, he
could he seen almost drily tak-
ing to stroll down town. His
home NW R always open to wel-
come tfriends, and hardly a
week ,passed that some visitors
were not enjoying the hospi-
tality of Mr .andMrs.
•i s.Samwell.
The tdoccaise,d
in tpolitics and was a regular
attendant at the Presbyterian
church. IIe belonged to the
MLISouic order, being it Royal
Aroh mason. The local lodge
took iehrar,c of the funeral,
wthich was held Monday after-
noon, interment being in the
Exeter cometory.
The death of Mr .Samwell is deep•
ly ,felt by Mr. -and Mrs. Wm. Grigg.
who have known hint for the past 62
years, and during that extended per-
iod, their relations and associations
have always been of the highest
value.
The t-,ervioes at the house iverc
most impressive, being conducted by
Revs. Martin, of the Presbyterian
ohurch and Fletcher of the Thames
Road Presbyter: in church and the
members of the Masonic Ledge,. of
which Mr. Samwell was a member,
The pill bearers were Messrs. Ed.
Christie, Joseph Snell, \V. 1). Weekes
N. 1). llurdoa, laugh Spackman and
Dr. Sweet.
LATE GEOUGE V. SA11WELi.
quietly,
Ge\o. Sa.1111V ell van born in Ply-
mouth, England, in December, 1831.
At on early 'age die commenced to
learn the tailoring trade, being ap-
prenticed with a man named Fook,
with whom be [remained until his
term taf apprenticeship was com-
pleted. During ;his torn with Mr.
Fook, he was for a time under the
guiding influence of Mr. Win. Grigg,
our venerable townsman. Mr. Sam -
well then went to the isle o? Jersey,
where ,hc remained for some little
time, afterwards grain.; back to Ply-
mouth where he worked as a jour-
neyman. in 1854 he came to Itrook-
lyn, N. Y.. remaining there but a
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Locals.
MISS L. LINGIIAM, 01•' LONDON,
is visiting Mrs. Towel!.
MR. JOHN MIJIR t3F'F.NT A FEW
days in London this week.
MISS BALL, OF IIIIANTFORD, 18
the .guest of Mrs. Dr. Amos.
MRS. A. F. MALLOY IS Si'END-
itt, It few d'iy i in Toronto with her
ea rents.
MISS GILMORE, OF OREGON, 18
visiting Mrs, James Monteith, of the
Thames Road.
MRS. McARTIIUIt, Or IDULtl'TII,
Milnes., is viKitin; Mrs. Oasneroe, of
Esxeter North,
;MBS MAY WOOD IIAS RETURN -
ed front a two wicks' ..:sift • IS let h
Ed. Harness who auade the lowest
tender dor the. arin.'itrg of tI ' tone
bell at $37.50 evidently thou -gilt 12
cents :t day was ,not enou3lh for hik •
ANNUAL DIF.ETING
Liberals Attention! The Annual
meeting of the Liber :l Association of
South Huron as constituted for Do-
minion 'purposes will bo held at Dix-
on's Hall, i}ruceficld, on Monday,
j Feb. 5th, at 1 o'clock p. m,
(ALEX ent.
.1 hG.ANBU
8ST�RY,�1Secretary.
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Do not forget that we are offering a discount friends in London.
MRS. W. H. LEVKTT, ENTER -
of 25 per cent. on all Furs.
,{ONES & CLARK
Coward & Bloomfield's
Winchelsea, Ontario.
Wined the ladies of ConapniF,on IAA r.
T. 0. 0, F. Tuesday e.vetuf'g.
MiSS PETTY, OF IIENSALL, AND
Miss Ilaw•kshaw, of Lucite, visited
Nirs. Narrows this we k.Ne,rth. - 1 Iespic, day, 50.; Jas. Denri+. bal.
MRS. FOWELL PLEASANTLY DIC. OVENS, Eye and Ear Surgeon, 1x•11 rjnzinz. $6.611;.W. J. 1'jrsett, pt.
entertained 11 number of ladies nt swill be al the Coinmcrcia1 Hotel the calory, 831.'25; .los. Senior. reegistra-
1her 'horn•• Wedncstkpy atte.rnoon. first Friday of each month. Ilourr tions, $10.20.
WILLIS LEFT \tON11A.V 2.30 p, m. to 8 p. m, (11 iCies prober- ---
(REEVE A. Q. IIOIIIER.
The Golden West
ing over to the 'Gown hall four times
a day, amd aunt ja'his resignation, He
had turned the job over to Ater Mc-
Kay, tIte. next .lowest bidder. On
motion of W ..1. liolinan, seconded
by, James Creech the tender of 51r.
McKoy, ,it $40 :1 year, was accepted,it 'briny theiw'xt lowest :after Mr.
. or
A communication as iniad front
the Clerk from the \Ve-ter►t Ontario
and Ptucific Railway Co., stating that
it is their intention to ask Pa.rl i-
rnent 'for a olearter to run a lira'
from London in va northerly dircc-
direction through Middlesex, Oxford,
Perth, Huron and !Bruce.. The coau-
ntunication W:1,4 Wed. it VIS :It first
supposed Chat the lira'. would run
parallel with t1u G. T. It. hat if
they take the :Line- tlu'ou,*h a part
of Middlesex, jump over to Oxford
up through Pert and Huron, it iv
»ife to w-ugt'r that it won't come
within seienal thousand 'Mows of ap-
ple trees of Exeter.
\V, 1'. Hubbard, of Hamilton, sent
n 0(,mlluunicotjon asking the Council
to approve and ii,;n a petition to the
local member of.the Ontario Legis-
lature, asking to use his influence
in 'having motion 606 of the Ontario
statutes 'retooled. This section re-
fers to btu liability of corporations
for injuries sustnianed from defec-
tive sidw�r
clks, etc. The petition wits
signed and will bo presented to Mr.
Either.
Mr. Crocker asked permission to
prune' the trees in front of his resi-
dense. This chap who trimmed
th
trees .last year made hitching posts
of most of them. !toot time . taken in dis-
cussing the 'natter of getting a
stone crusher to crush the stead.stead.for
the.the.tiproposc'd urat
ldunizin2 of the
streets. The matter was finally re-
ferred to tile Committee on roods
and bridges.
The Shy -Laws appointing the differ-
ent officers were .read the required
number of Unica and pissed.
The 'following accounts were told:
Geo. Cudinore, labor, :::1.00; Wm,Cre eh. Lab., $1.25; .Thos. \Vebater,
lab., 63c; Thos. Welsh. 1°1'. 81.25;
Thos. Creech, labor, $1.00; .1. Gil.
COUNCILLOR TREBLE WAS ON
the sick list for a neck, lagrippe.
Mil. WILL. COLLINGWOOD IS
confined to :hies house through illness.
MIL \VM. GRI,GG, OF LONDON,
was 'hero attending the (anent l of
the Late Geo. Sri ntwell, Mond fay.
MR. AND MRS. A. E. STK\VART,
of Seaforth, were the guests of Dr.nod Mrs. AndetrgOin over Sunday.
IIiG IIABGAINS.-A8 1 1VTENlt
giving up business, 1 11 sell my
stock of ready-made clothing and d
resits :it east. Come in and scrum
a l,irziin.-L. MoTa *.art, Exeter
)voortuotias.
ROBERT E. PICKARD, Exeter, Ont.
General Selling Agent. for C. P. R. Lands,
We have a number of Beautiful Sections of C. P. R. Land, which we are
offering at C. P. It. prices. These lands are situated nn the new branches of
the Canadian Pacific Railway and are bound to advance in price. Now is the
time to take your selection. $427.00 down secures you a good 3 2 acres.
We are also offering 25 Improved and Unimproved Farms, all onvenl-
ently situated to Railway Stations, prices range from $10 to $2:► per e, If
you contemplate removing to the Nest, see us, we have the farm to sun on
A man and his wife to take charge of a large farm in
Wfl N T D the West, Rood wages to the right Ileople,
Also good farmer to work a large farm on shares,,
would require to have about $3000.0( capital. This is
a grand opportunity for a good man,
It is estimated that one hundred and fifty thousand Americans will ein -
grate to the Canadian North West during the coating season. The Ameri-
cans know a good thing when they see it.
Are You Going to Have a Share
of the best wheat land in creation ? If so, move quick. Prices will be much
higher in the spring.
Information regarding the various lands we are offering will be cheerfully
given. Write, or see us personally.
R. E. PICKARD
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General Selling Agent for C. P. R, Lands.
Exeter, Ont.
Office at Residence,
BIG
Reductions in Furniture
Having purchased the stock of W. C. I Iuston and in order to
reduce the same before removing it to our warerooms we will offer
for the next two weeks, the entire stock of furniture, cornprising
Kitchen, Diningroom, Bedroom, Drawingroom and Hall Furniture.
Also many odd pieces and rockers at a great reduction.
Call and see the many bargains we are offering
IMRS.
morni»; to virile her sister, Mrs. Iv fitted and dis.ea•tes of rye, ear
,Luxton of Louth Bend, Ind. 1 aad Goo treated. Next visit Friday
Frhruiry 9th.
Handford, `iturdny and Sunday last c s will be he
FRANK WRIGHT0 c1. ►n. and the sacrantcat of Cho
Lord's supper will be administered
at th close of the, evening 50rvi*'.
Service will be !field at Sexsmith aro
4118. RI•:l'D, OF LONDON. VISIT -1
cd her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Silas QUARTERLY MEETING
111lin street
• IiS PITTING iN
t wo blowers in his Mack smit h shop
to take the. pOwe of the old time
be I low K.
We offer this week the following extraor- HRS. T1108. Marlette,
T hF,FT SAT ueuul at 2.50 ti'. m.
urd.iy for M rlctte, \lith where ohsit
church 150x1 Spray. Lot.•feast at
.dinars cut in prices for cash or trade only
;Mend Cleo daughter, Mrs. Foal,of 43. itanly was the scene oe a vett'
• Redmond, who is ill• pretty wedding yesterday, (\VcdncK-
MR T1108 11A`DV0111) 11AS: d,„.) when b' -blest daughter L: ores
Overcoats 25 per cent off regular pric0 purchased tl>s form oR Illi (lT,,bcl, \ N F 1 C(
ICKTIFIL HARDY -THE I10511'•
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Suits 10 per cent off regular price
Heavy Rubbers & Sox 10 per cent off regular price
All colored dress goods 20 per cent off regular price
(Cashmeres and Lustres excepted.)
All Winter Underwear 10 per cont oft' regular price
(Men's and Women's)
All l'2 c Wrap1lerettes at 10c' per yd.
Crockery and Glassware all lines at 10 per cent oft
Seo the shoes on our east counter at 50c a pr. when
they are sold we will show a 75c line.
This will bo THE STORE for bargains during the remainder
of this Month.
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COWARD 4 BLOOK�'IELZt n°,",t Y.
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PRODUCE TAKEN AS CASH.
't McCu''- was m. rod to , r. rc(
dy, on the London rend, 'forrnerly Itickt,cil, of %ul •h. The ceremony
1 the 3:unae s dull .l•rtgpertY• W:19 !performed by Iter. Yaeger. of
Mit. .IOhIN LUX•TON, 01' FLINT,
1Mch, rind formerly of Exeter, was
here .lonilay ,attending the funeral
of t he Este Geo. Barwell.
MFC. A. iIAGSIIA\V IiAS MOVED
Isis family into the residence of Mr.
J.imos Gould. Mr. Ila gshaw intends
;cont to the Northeeot in the sprint.
MR. A. Q. IIOI(LER ENTERTAIN-
Memorial
NTERTAIN- green Crepe de chew. 11 r. iesu u
t(1 they Troll rimers of th Trivi.tt greenms, of e.ui;eb, assisted the
Memor al church, to an oyster sup- ,(bola. The hi con's rift to the
per hit Claes Mtinsion house Tuesday bride was ' wocklct with wh,.Ic pe.rl
set
evening. pendant. to the br ids\arn ,id, rim;
M188 NIONTIZAMI(E1IT, OF ST. with pearls and turquoise, and to
Mirys, who visited IN' Misacu bins- the groomsnt.tn n twirl acirrl p•n. Mi.
ton a few w"eks, returned to her and Mrs. Iliekhril will remain here
estordny, aceompi.ni y Mitts for tt few work+ before ;ojnr to
w w'11 sir►it tricnds Irene, North [�
Zurich, an old friend of Troth f.a.milics
in the presence of the immediate. rel-
atives of the contrneting part:.es. The
bride, who was eseortcd by her fath-
er, looked elrirtni+g in a beiut,Tul
gown of Crepe de ehenr, ,tritoned
with entbr>cxdered and I1laeted chiffon.
The briilewmaid, Miss ])feint iticklxi',
Kist( r of the groom was gowned in
ROWE & ATKINSON
Furniture Dealers and Funeral directors, Exeter, Ontario.
4 •;►.teat- , .
A GOOD CRITIC
on spectacles is dear old grandma.
She knows by years of experience
where to go for giasses to suit,
GLASSES TIIAT FIT ALL EYES.
are but a part of our varied stock of
optical goods. An extra pair is al-
ways bandy in case of accident. For
a new pair or an extra pair have es
fit you.
Western Real Estate
Exchange, Limited.
78 Dundas St., London
Rave you a farm that you want
to sell/ Write for our terms of set -
lin; property. We have the most
complete method of adte.rtinin.; and
selLin; ,property in Canada. Do you
want to buy a farm or business
property in any part of Ontarid
Send for our boat, We have some
bargains.
E. ELLIOTT & CO.
North-west Land Agents
Selected Wild and Improved Lands
FOR BALE
In some of the best parte of the
W. S. HOWEY, Phm. 13. f(
Chemist and Optician. I
Phone 50. EXETER, ONTARIO.)
NORTH NV ST
It will be worth your while seeing Cts
before purchasing.
We give purchasers until first of June
to select their lands.
Office opposite Central Hotel
EXETER, ONTARIO.
(kxle.r eat defeated the Srsuforth
team n Fri&'y is aiit lost, t It; ,.core
being 11 to 4.
it. FRAM: DE1,tin 11)t:1:. of
Inridoip visit^d rot Itieesc in town
over Sunday.
01•:0. 111'NTEIt ett. BON OF RIDGE -
too n will hold another silo of cows
,roil extra e.xn1 feeders on Thursday,'
Fsbr0:1ry 8th, 1006.
COAL! .11.81' '1 ECEIVEi) ANOTIi-
er shipment of the best Lchi_h V.II-
coil, nut, stove ,i Int furnace. 8IMI!
Old t,ri^6'R.-H. Pa runty.
MIC. IIA1tIRY E. i5ELC!rt'n of
the. Molsett's hunk, who left :n IX-
cetnber for a six weeks' visit to Isis
hottte �n Ca ti for nix, has Rent word
that he will not return.
TILE WOMAN'S INSTITUTE WILL
meet in the Town II ill, i' rid 1), Feb.
End, �st 3 o'clock. 'Those Lavin;
harks kindly 1e10111 thein. - Miss
11111s, fres.: Mrs. Il:ustin;e.: 'ey•
Dakota, whore Mr.
Itickbeil intend' torn; into buvidw'ss.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
1M Riad Yu Nast Always Milt
Hears lbs
eitnatnre of
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IIEATERSLANDCA
AT REDUCED PRICES.
We need the room and money.
Regular Prices $32.00 now $•2'4.00.
1 Second bland Heater $ 9.00.
1 ,i tt is \ VPY $20,90.
•► Wood Cooks $4-$6.
FURNACES
All kinds of Furnace, Tin and Galvanized
Iron Work Promptly Attended to.
PLUMBING
in all its Branches at Reasonable Prices.
HEAMANS HARDWARE
And Stove Store.