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HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE
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THIRTY-FIFTIi YEAR -NO 1783
EXETER, JNT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 12th 1907,
$1.00 per year in advance.
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JONES & CLARKS'
Phone No. 32.
Xmas. Store News
This Store has been headquarters for many years, and its
popularity increases with each succeeding year. A vast amount
of beautiful things at low prices.
Christmas preparations this year are on a larger scale than
ever. If you want most for your money in useful Gifts, then
make this store your shopping headquarters.
This Christmas time we will show you the largest range of
holiday novelties we have ever shown before. Every piece new,
bright and useful. No time like the present for Christmas shop-
ping.
Christmas
Handkerchiefs
l(y) doz. of plain and fancy
Handkerchiefs. Bought spec-
ially rot our Christmas trade,
Some of the nicest we have
ever shown. Our fancy ones
are sure to please you as they
surpass all previous efforts.
Xmas. Gloves
Our Glove stock contains
all the new and correct thing
in Gloves. Black and colored
kid, undressed kid, silk -lined
Mocha, Swedes in all colors,
Cashmere and Ringwood in
all shades.
Xmas. Linens
Doyhes,Tray ('loth.. Centre
Tfeces, Sideboard Scarfs and
ea cloth. They come in plain
fancy or hemstitched and are
a beautiful collection, Also a
full line of Table Linens and
Napkins.
Silk Waists for
Xmas.
This is something you must
not forget. For $1 or $5 we
can give you some of the nic-
est Silk or Net waists you
have ever bought, in cream,
white or black, Also a full
line of black or cream Lustre
Waists.
Ladies' Xmas.
Neckwear
Our selections are solarlarge
and so nice we simply cannot
describe them. You must
come and see them and be
convinced that they are the
most beautiful goods ever
shown in Exeter. We have
them from 15e to $1.50 and
every one is a bargain.
Xmas. Belts
Have you seen the new
Belts. We have theta. Just
tine for Xmas. Wide and
narrow leather. Elastic with
cut steel trimming; Leather
with cut steel trimming, Silk
belts in all colors and the new
Metallic belts and belting.
Xmas. Furs
Any one of our nice furs
will make a very useful Xmas,
gift. A nice Fur -lined or Fur
Coat. Ruff, Muff, or Cap
would be very nice. You will
find us fully prepared tor all
demands in finer urs,
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Xmas. Silks �£
Suitable for Dresses,Waists
or Fancy work. All colors
in Japs. Taffetas, Tamalins
and others, You cannot do
better than buy our silks as
they are thoroughly reliable,
DON'T FORGET THE MEN
(They are handy about Xmas.)
e a full
We have looked after the Gent's want list, and have
stock of the Newest Neckwear, Neckscarfs, Suspenders, Gloves,
Handkerchiefs. Do not fail to see the new Ties. 50 dozen for
the Xmas. trade in nothing but the newest colors and designs.
Don't -forget them.
Jones & Clark
Headquarters for the Celebrated W. E. Sanford
Clothing also high grade shoes and wall papers.
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Only Eleven more Shopping Days Till Xmas
Make use of those days and spend them at
D Store
TpsToshe ` U ate
See our Lovely China, better and cheaper than ever was
seen before, it is worth coining to see, We have China
of every description, size and shape at almost half what
it call he bought for elsewhere, We have everything in
the line of Fancy Goods,
Fancy Cases, Hat Pin Holders, Pin Cushions,
Books of Poems 75c to $1, Fancy Bound Read-
ing Books 22c each. Lots of Toys and Dolls
for the Children. •
See the Table and Counters. laden with the good things for evervbndy.
I)on't forget our Candies and Fruit for the great Christmas trade. Our
Groceries are perfection. Everything to in tke the gond things Any thing
you want and dont see ask for it. We have the goods to please the most
tfaetidioits. Give ns a call, we will suit von.
D. COBBLEDICK
DEERING'S BAZAAR
B. B. GUNN DEAD
South Huron's Member Expires at Ottawa
After a Short Illness
B. B. Gunn, Conservative member The news of his death was received
of the Ominous for South Huron, in Exeter with feelings of deepest soy -
died at 0:45 Monday night at St. Luke row, citizens feeling that in his death
hospital, Ottawa, after an illness of they have sustained a personal loss.
about one week. His death was not He was so charitable and good natur-
unexpected, as it nes known since ed that it was a pleasure to know and
Friday night that his coudition was meet hirn.
most serious. He was one of Seaforth's foremost
Mr. Gunn's health had not been the men, t'oth socially and politically, hav-
best for some weeks, and while he was tg townsand in countyny councils,pociiincluding in the
addressingthe Conservative meeting and o
that of mayor of Seaforth,
held here thtee weeks ago, he stated Early in 1904 Mr. Gunn was nomin
that he had gotten out of a sick bed to; ated by the Conservatives of South
attend, but the presence of Dr. Chis- Huron to contest the riding against
holm and Mr. Broder had made bins Mr. Thomas Frazer at the general el -
feel much better. ections and at the election in Novem-
Shortly after his arrival at Ottawa l ber of the same year, was successful
he complained of stomach trouble ; winning by 111 votes.
and on the advice of his phyeician, he He was an active member of the
entered the hospital, where for the { Seaforth Methodist church and was a
first few days he seemed to improve. member of the trustee board.
The late Mr, Gunn was horn near
Wallacetown. Elgin County, where
he spent 'he early part of his life. He
moved to Seaforth many years ago
and engaged as a general merchant, .q1,3.4.4.4.4.4.,.4.4,4.4•4.4.•i-,.•t.-F.t..;•.l..t.•f••!-+
which business he conducted until
about a year ago when he disposed of Kirkt o n
it,
Deceased is survived by a widow '-
and two sons, Gordon, a medical stud-
ent at Toronto and John, a lad of 12
years. His mother also survives, liv-
ing at the homestead in Elgin County
The remains were taken to Seaforth
Tuesday and the funeral will be held
there t his afternoon.
Friday night, however, he because
worse and gradually sank.
The late Mr. Gunn was one of the
most popular men that ever sat in the
Dominion parliament and In this rid-
ing was beloved by Liberals as well
as by the members of his own party.
He was a man of good nature and
was considered a roan of good busi-
ness ability, was above the average
as a debater, and among his fellows
he was respected for his ideals of lift,
being a man of inost exemplary habits
He was of picturesque appearance,
being over six feet in height and was
a conspicuous figure in any gathering
Zurich
Mr. Fred llabeter was laid up II-,
week on :account of illness.
The regular meeting of the W. \I.
C. 'r. 1'. was hell Wednesday after-
noon at the residence of Mrs. 1'. !Ben-
der.
Ilesve 41 uont returned Friday
front attending the County Council
meeting at \Vingham.
Mr. Joe Dirstein, who sold his bar-
ber business to Fred Nt:nuts, of Hen-
sal1, left town last week.
♦Irs. Henry \Vurnt .and family have
moved into the dwelling recently
purchased from Fred Ilea. sr.
That tired languid feeling and
dull headache is very disagreeable
Take two of Carter's Little Liver
fills before retiring, and you will
find relief. They never fail to do
good.
U. S. Subscribers
Will please note that we
have to pay one cent postage
on each paper going to the
United States. This means
that your subscription trust
be paid in advance. \Vhen
you see your subscription ex-
piring reinit $1.50 for another'
year so that you will not
miss any copies of The Times.
Locals
Exeter Council
-The retrains of Adam _ Whiteford, The Council met in Town Hall on
who died at Virden, Man. on Deem- Monday Dec. 0th., 1907, at 5.20 p. tn.
ber 1st, arrived in Exeter last Friday All members present.
evening end were taken to the homeThe minutes o[ the Inst meeting
held Nov. 25th were read
of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Hawk- :and npprov-
ins. The funeral was held Saturday ed.
afternoon, interment being in the Mr. Jno. Mitchell asked for a re-
fund plot in the Rogerville cemc- fund of $1.00 dog tax, not owning a
tery.dog. The Reeve explained to Mr.
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-The Provincial License Inspector Jno. Mitchell that the Council had no
while here paid the Inspector for power to refund taxes after the
South Huron and the License Cont Court of Revision had closed.
missioners a very high compliment Mr. 11. E. Huston appeared on be -
on their work by stating that he halt of the Public Library I#ioard,j Officers of L. 0. L. Kirkton are 4.
had found the hotTls of bout la Huron, asking a grant of $35.00. Granted Shier. \V. M. V. tlollingslie•(d D. M.
cleaner and better kept than those of 011 motion of J. I. ,Knight sec. by It. Robinson. Treas. ; Cap. I5,sey
any riding he had visited. W. J. Ileautan.-Carried. Chap. ; A. Doupr, H. S.: S. Switzer
- At the Annual Election of Offi- Solicitor L. 11. Dickson reported F. S.: ,A. Shier I). of C'.: 11. Shier
Lec. ; E. Shier, Tyler. S. Brown. E.
Kennedy, I. Jlollingshead, -Win. Rob-
inson. W111. Manna. Coin.
Times Christmas Calendars - \1'e
have this year issued a very hand-
some calendar, at a considerable ex-
pense atMI which eve aro giving to
subscribers paid up to January 1909.
Those wishing calendars mailed send
5 cents for postage. \Ve have tubes
for each calendar. Renew at once as
they are going fast.
An open meeting of the Orangemen
will be held in Aberdeen Hall this
evening to which everyone is invited.
Robert Birmingham. of Toronto.
Grand Organizer. %t ill 1.r pre<ent and
give an address.
The Telephone Company has com-
pleted the installing of the: phones on
the Elintville line and :Ire 110w• busily
engaged in lyildieg from Ittisseldale
to Henry Italfour's on the Thames
Road.
Mr. John Sutherland stet with a
painful accident on Monday of Inst
week. 4c which will necessitate ht.,
re-
inaitling in for some time. ile was
engaged in drawing straw and when
The Choir of the Methodist church
provided the music for the services at.
Anderson appointment on Sabbath
last and certainly did themselves cre-
dit especially in the evening when
they rendered two beautiful selec-
tions.
Mr. Edgar R. 'Brown arrived house
from the Pharmacy College. Toronto
on Monday and will sp' nd tin• vara-
tion at his home.
Mr. and Mrs. Hobs. Whaley for-
merly of Usborne arrived down from
the West. on Saturday and will visit
friends for some months 1st and
around their old homes in Usborne
and Blanshard.
The uppermost topic for conversa-
tion these clays among our citizens
is, where .will the C. I'. It. cross
.through the village and vicinity.
The minister of the Anglican chu-
can church, Exeter, directed worship
in the Presbyterian church last Sab-
bath.
cers of the JaInes St. Epworth
League held Tuesday evening. the fol-
lowing were elected, W. S. Cole,
Martin Salter 1st Vice -Pres.; Cora
Prior. 2nd. Vice -Pres.; Dr. Itoulston,
3rd. Vice -Pres.; 'Miss Gerrie Ilarvey,
4th. Vice-i'res. ; J. M. Southcott Sec.-
Treas.; J1iss Brown. Organist. Evaporator Company as now read be
-Dr. }Tarry 91rotvniing, of Exeter, accepted by the Council and that a
has proved -himself to be all excellent 1 vote of the electors be taken there-
on in "the small pox scare" and oi► at the coining Municipal election.
the people of Goderich with whom he -Carried.
came in contact -not very many -
have fortned a high opinion of the
medical gentleman. Ile will not,
however, be very much ahead titian- Board in payment for the construc-
cially, and the reports to the con- tion of wvenlent along Victoria Ht.
Crary are without the slightest foul- Carried.
+lotion.-Goderich St a r. Bet. W. .1. Heitman seconded by A.
-The annual Christmas entertain- E. Fuke the Council grant charity
ment under the auspices of the Trivitt to Mrs. Sutton.
Memorial Church, will be held in the The Icy -La w as read at the last
Opera House on Monday evening, meeting for the purpose of calling a
Dec. 23rdat 8 o'clock, The program
consists of driI!s, dialogues, recitations
etc. The mad ilitary n physical exer-
cise drill by twenty boys under the
instruction of Sergt.-Major Hector,
will be well worth seeing. Admission
Adults, 15 cents; _Children, 10 cents;
S, S. scholars admitted free,
having received the agreement as
prepared by line and forwarded to
the Gibbs Evaporator Co'y.. Hamilton
for signature the same having been
properly signed and witnessed.
On motion of A. E. Fuke sec. by
W. Johns that the By-law re Gibbs
I'er W. Johns. seconded by \V. J.
lle:unan the Council accept *40.U0
from Jlaiti street Methodist church
The Santa Claus Headquarters for Christmas,
Toys, Dolls, Fancy China, Candy, Etc.
Goods all new and the best that
can be secured for Xmas. Gifts.
As we intend closing out our stock of Toilet Articles
such as Perfumes, Talcum Powders, etc. these
goods are being offered at half price.
Gall carlu and inspect our stock. No trouble to show uoods
DEERING'S BAZAAR
public meeting to nominate peeve.
Councillors and Public School Trus-
tees and th.• appointment of Deputy
It ni officers and Poll Clerk
etur nq o i t 1
was read a second lime, and on 111e
motion of A. E. Fuke sec. by •\17. .1.
'Leaman t I1.• same Ire now read a
third time .utd finally passed. the
- Aunivereary .ervices will be heldeld Verve and Clerk signing the sane(
in the .lane's litre+< \lclbo and the seal of the Corporation being
Church on December 15111 :and 16th, affixed thereto.
Rev. Dr. Cleaver, of the Metropolitan
Methodist Church, Toronto, on Sun.
Sunday will preach ,at 10.30 a. tn. :and
7 p. tn., and on Monday c1,nier at
8 o'clock will ,_ive his fainoui story
of ",lean Val Jean." Special mesio
music by the choir. Special collec-
tions at both services Ott behalf of
the trustee board. Adnti18tnn on for printing up-to-date. $9.20; The
Monday evenln;, .adults 25 emits. hell Telephone Co., half yearly rani
children 15 c.•nt+, Tickets for sato
at S. Martin .and Son's.
-A roan who is on the "Indian
list" cannot loiter around an hotel.
This was established in a conviction
at London recently. A policeman no-
ticed n man who is "on the list" Ioi-
rering around the Grand Central plies for engine. .$1.9i; ,I:int(•s Ache -
hotel. Ile risked the bartender if le., ,on. high, watch, Thea. Cor -
did not know this .:as against 1h•.'11is11. labor, ` 1.25; Jerry Knott night
law. and the bartender stated this w;41ch. Sial; Thos. (:rerch. 131x00,
he had warned the ut411 to keep ,1l%•;I,50; ,lances (reach, labor. $1.5e;
several times. Finally the proprietor \e,11,,,. eee8icot1. labor. 51.:17:
carne along and ordered the '•Indian"I Bissett. pl. salary. Ka:t.On; C. W.
to keep away from th• place. The .Cross. cemetery. *27.110 1Ir. 11104411-
eand h
t
• was
summoned. (NI
n r • way♦ •(" r• Officer. r.
1110e11 -
lit tn .It Ileal Health )fft $
fined ten dollars by Magistrate hot e.!.1. Senior. Sects Board of Health *5:
The following :accounts were rend
and mitered to be paid:James Weekes
Fire chief, salaries etc., $2 10 15; C.
II. Snell, street lighting, *11x,'.81. C.
II. Snell. Town hall lighting. *3.60;
James Murray. act. less what was
chargeable to the cemetery Hoard.
$4.70 ; Sane'I Sweet. labor and cement
$36.09 ; The Times Printing Co. acct.
A Store Brimful of
Xmas Gifts
r=---' At Holiday Prices
Childrens Sleds
75c to $1,35.
Pocket Knives
Spring Skates . , .. , floc to $I.00
I I ockey Sticks.. $ i .00 to $ 5.00
I Jockey Sticks ... • 10c to 45C
hockey fucks .... IOC to 25C
Straps, Screws, etc.
For boys and girls, 5c to 7i5c
Razors
73c, $1.011, $1.2, and $1.51)
Safety Razors *1.111)
Copperware
Carpet Sweepers
$'2.W to $3.25
Pen and Jack Knives
15c to $1.0e
Scissors
15c to 50c. Shears 15c
Carvers
N. P. Tea Pots $1.00 to $1.15 In pre 50e to $1.75.
N. P. Tea Kettle $1,00 to $2.00
Bread Knives
in Sets 25c
to $1.25
Cases ::.25 to $4.50
Stain
A 15c tin of Campbell Varnish Stain
will brighten up everything for Xmas
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HEAMAN'S HARDWARE AND STOVE STORE
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If You Want Cheap Hardware Go To
T. HAWKINS & SON
The Leading Hardware Store in Town
Where you will find a full stock of
Building Supplies
Glass, Nails, Cement
Plaster Paris,
Galvanized Steel Shingles
and Siding, Etc.
Always in Stock at Lowest Prices,
+ T. HAWKINS & SON
Dealers in Hardware, Cement and Wire.
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Christmas Goods at
Coward & Co's
Come see our China Hall. No need to go to the city to see it, we have it
right here, Chinaware and Glassware in abundance. The very latest novel-
ties and prices most reasonable. See our 5. 11) and 15c counter. Nothing
could be better value than all the articles here. It will cost you nothing to
have a look, and we know you will be delighted.
Toys, Fancv Xmas Post Cards and Calendars, Fancy Handker
cGauntlets ..adie
s For
' rs and Mens Fur
Gloves, Ladies bier.
Kid
Topped Felt Slippers, also Childrens nice red Felt Slippers. Just
the thing for Christmas presents,
turning into his place, 1 he load upset. We are also offering special bargains in every line for Christwas 'Trade.
throwing him to the ground. Ila: Come and see us and be cont ineed. s.:.('hristii as Groceries, fresh first-class
struck on the side of his foot. caul- stock. Also full line of Oranges, Candies and Nuts.
nig
a severe sprain of the ankle.
lir. Fred Austin, who has been Be sure to visit our store during the next two weeks. Highest prices paid
working for Adam Sweitzer, accent- for all produce.
ponied by ttvo friends. left Inst COWARD
Thursday for their homes in England.
They expect to return in the spring.
Ed. Nlorfitt heft yesterday for the
010 ('ountry to visit relatives during
the winter.
Cur genital V. 1. is gmen'g n
beard. Can it lse that one of our
young men. who toils daily Saturdays
excepted. leaching the youthful mind,
has been found to be useful with the
cemetery phone $12.59; 'I h:• Que:-n razor.
City Oil Co., gasoline *7.94 ; ('onnor Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tufts enter -
Bros., repairs and supplies. *5.65: Mined a number of friends Thursday
Ed. Treble. repairs and supplies. $1.73 evening.
A. F. Pyle. repairs and supplies. $1.30 1(r. Hugh Kirk. teacher of the 111i.
Ilueh 8tnekeon. supplies North End Pleasant school. gave 11 C:hristolas
Fire hall. :`5._'0; \V, .I. Ifissett. sup- tree entertainment to his scholars
and their friends at the school one
evening last week.
Mr. Jack O'llrien has been engaged
for the %%inter to look after Thos.
live 's large herd of cat Ile.
Mr. \\'m. '.1oore. who had the con-
tract for the tinslniihing and furnace
work of the Whalen church. has
finished his work. \l Moore r. .1 r to an
expert in his work anal nn doubt .his
This is the first conviction registered .p. Senior. b/1. salary. 194)7. $36.90; job will give the lest of sntisfaction.
4', e f
ut('� r o
against a than for loitering 1'red Gillespie freight and cartage Mr. and Mrs. �m ,
barroom when be is "on the 1 *11.52 ; 11. E. 1111'ton for Public Lib- Tuckersrnith. were the guests of
-The annual bazaar given by t hr l rare (:rant $3-tti0 ; W. .1. Bisset) r4:• Mr. and Mrs. 8am1. Tufts last week.
Ladies Guild of the Trivitt Mentor -fund of fine, smut,: Mrs. Sutton, Mr. John Williams has the mater-
ial church in the Town 11a11 Inst Fri- Charity $10.49 Sana') Buckingham int on hand for the erection of Nle
(1Iy evening. was so highly- successful caring nt Leeches hi l'atk $1.99; A. 110w• stab►• which he intends building.
that the ladies are greatly. plea'r41 6. Davis repairing Town 11,111 win- Barry ,Innes has (ttgnged with Mr.
i.h their undertaking. The ('ouneil does 50c.. :mounting in all to *626- Thos. Poadh°uee ns asaistant hlack-
eleimber WAS artistically decorated 97. Passed °t► 111011011 of W. Johns smith.
with bunting which had leen 41rrang- Ser. by A. E. Fuke and carried. Mr. .iohta Moffatt is moving his
ed ender the direction of the ladies The offer of T. Hattkins & Son for g00118 to the fartn which lie recently
and Mr. Thos. Boyle. Resides the n 2'2 -in. fire Lel) for S125.00 4148 purchased irnt:t W. G. Balfour.
thins beautiful things which were filed on motion of NV. J. Heiman see.
offered for sale an excellent program by W. .lohns.-('arrietl. -Mr. Karry Smith left Tue,da:
hid been prepared for the nceasion. Adjourned to Dec. 111111. a1 Q n, night to attend the Whiter Fair at
Rev. f). W. Collins. vv ho made nn et- in. by A. E. Puke. Gnrinh.
fici(chairmenvtt chairmen recited "Eogene , -�--
Arun." N. 0. noniron told a few- Will po'it ively cure Fick headaol n
shoe( stories. Win. Berry gave a (tor- snit prevent its return. Carter's
net sol° an,1 Mr. Waller Harding nett Little Liver rine. 'lies is not fink
M188 Anna 1tar,ie pleased Die aud- but truth. One pall a dose. See not-
-II lecture "Jean Val Jean" to
be delivered by. Ret. 1)r. C)enver, on
Monday night next. at the Jr.dlea St.
M.',1.r,list church, has teen given by
him 62 ;lines in Toronto and eneh
ienc0 with their singing. The re- verlikemen). Small ;01. Sinal) time he hes been gre-t:4'i ith cro4rd-
seipls amounted 10 altouf SOS. doll Small price. ed houses.
. CO. Winchelsea
OUR IDEAS
of what constitutes good
cluthing differ froin the ideas
of most other firms. We de-
mand and use in all our Snits
and Overcoats only the hest
material and the highest class
of workmanship
(.rive 110 a call.
W. JOHNS
Merchant Tailor
COLUMBIA iDIS)N CR
('TIE 1tEV. 1Rf. It. II1CK9 1908 AL•
IONNI A NAC.
'i ready for delivery an 1 excels al)
1 fartner editions in beauty and value.
I The cover is a beautiful dcii;n in
' colors, the ;mire book i• (ill of fino
half tones, nitro:Iomie.11 . 11;rtvin;;$
'.and interestin4 matter. ft conlaini
Ute luck's Weather Forccaits com-
p1e1' for tlxe whole year. finely illus-
trated. The price by mail is 35 ceryls
on New...Stand.; 30 rents. WORD
ANI) WORKS, The Rev. Irl It. dicks°
fine monthly (na;exile, 0)003ini al`
!:ii weather fnreca'ta (rain most
to month. 10.lcther itith •t vats
amount of the best family rcadi,+:
The pa ice is $1 a year and oras` a
pt.,nae .4004 with 0:101 ettbseript1
Addre41 Wood ,nd 11'a ks Plain,'
in; co. 2201 Locust 8tree), Al. 1.o
MislduI1. ',Vrite far rata on elm.
.('.s Iu *11litlities. Aicntss Yean'ted
We have all kinds in stock
but we dote nn the Edison.
See our No. 2 outfit with its
newCopper diaphragm Repro -
'lacer, the high speed Gold
Moulded Records, with large
Edison Specially constructed
horn and crane with 12 itecords
at $3 7.50.
We have Phonograph., at all
prices either for cash ..r on
t' a easy pa meat plan. Just
c,!me in and hear them,
THE PURITY
J. Wrt.t.rn Pott•ELI., Mgr.