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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1893-9-28, Page 8SPECIAL CLEARING SALE! To mako room for New Goods we will offer all School Books at 20 per cent discount. 200 page Scribbler for 3 cents, 300 pages for 4 cents, 100 pages for 2 cents and 72 pages for 1 cent. Slate pencils 11 Coats per 100,. Inks 2 for 5 cents, Slates for 4, 6, and 7 cents. Note paper from 4 to 7 cents per qr. Envelopes 3, 4 and :i cents per package. Tablet note 7 cents per 100 sheets. 10 cent Music, 3 pieces for 10 cents, 100 5 -Dent Stories at 3 cents each, 5,8' _Libraries at 35 per cent. discount Albums away down and all other goods at from 20 to 50 per cent. discount—Bibles excepted. Sale to commence Saturday at noon .ancl close Tuesday evening, Sept. 26, at 10 o'clock. It will pay every visitor to the Fair to call. Joh'.. G rig 13JG Ball} RtJ PT STORE 1S THE CHEAPEST SPOT IN EXETER. BETWEEN TWO FIRES ! ,adKtri���li Is an unpleasant predicament to be in. Between two limits. Cost and worth.—Economists say prices fluctuate, but economists are contra- dicted flatly at the Big Bankrupt Store, where prices of choice new Dress Goods seem to know no limit. Witness the following: II Pieces Pure Wool Dr ess Serges, Regular 50 -cent goods,—Our clearing price is 30 cents. This is no thin, flimsy cloth but a good. solid 50 -cent Serge, cleariug out at 30 cents. No time for argument; You canargue against principle, but not against a fact. We simply want to convince you that we have inducements that are well worth ex- anrining in our Black Henriettes. Do you want to pay as much as 82 cents for as fine Henriettes as any lady wants to wear If you do, come and see ns. Of course we have lower lines, good value too. J. A. STE ART, LOCAL JOTTINGS . The Brandon Sun says that ducks and chicken haye not been so plentiful for years as they are this year. Mr. W. T. Lyne and Thos Sweet went to Lake Smith on Tuesday and they succeeded in bagging 43 ducks in six hours. This is sharp shooting. Mr. Chas Tom, who opened out a shoe shop in. Fanson's BIock last week, has disposed of stock to Mr. Wm. Trott and has decided riot to continue the business. The annual convention of Huron lay workers and Sunday school teachers will be held this year at Woodstock, in response to an invitation from the clergy and churches of that town.' The days appointed are Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 1 and 2. The Bishop of Huron will preach Wednesday eyen- ing. To; those who have been regular at- tendants to our annual Fall Fair, the absence of Mr. John Hunter Sr,, was very conspicuous. changes and vies. situdes have been made in the director- ate year after year, but for 43' years Mr. Hunter hag. been a working official We are sorry to state that severe illness prevented "John" (as he was familiarly called) from being present this year, but we hope that"John" will be pres- ent at next year's fair and at hour of "high twelve" to hear him ask if : "the Secretary and assistants haye had grub yet?" St.Catharines Star: -"The small seem s t o be doomed. h T er ix eat Wettern Fair,' of London, was at one time quite an institution. So was the Hamilton show, and our own little Lin, coin fair had some big pumpkins in it. But the Hamilton 'Exhibition' has been abandoned, the 'Great' London show was a failure this year, with a large deficit,and oiir own poor little sideshow died a natural death. It is time these advertising humbugs were, done away With, There are newspapers enough in the country to' moot the wants of those who have goods to sell." ISure! The prettiest millinery: n town. le at the Big ,Bankrupt Store. Thursday, November .230 will be proclaimed as Thanksgiving Day, Can't beat the Big Bankrupt Store for dress goods, big stock, big values. All of our business men report busi• tress very brisk on Monday and Tues. day—fair days. Nearly 500 jackets at the Big Bank- rupt Store. All imported this season. Every jacket a tatter, every jael;et a bargain, The concert given. in Drew's Hall on Tuesday night met with a slim attend ante, From what we learn no treat was missed. Brantford's population is 15,497—an increase of nearly 30 per cent during the past decade. The N. P. isn't hurt• ing that town much. A tramp that was kept over night by a Parkhill farmer was offered work, but refused, saying he would not dirty himself for one day's work. The Massey -Harris manufacturing Co. at Brantford have shut down for at least six weeks thus throwing: a large number of employees out of work, The Exeter Woollen Mills have re- ceived a large quantity of undercloth. ing direct from one of the best mills in Ontario and will sell it at a bar- gain, Harry Sanders received a painful accident on -Friday last by stepping on a rusty nail which went through the. sole of his shoe and into his foot about half an inch. At Windsor yesterday Vrcoman,eon- victed of manslaughter, was sentenced to four years in penitentiary. John Woodward, forger, was given one year in Central Prison. Mushrooms are now in season, and we were the happy recipients of an excellent dish sent from Petrolea by Mr. Sam Treumner, formerly of Exeter. Thank you "Sam." It has pleased M. W. Bro. J. M. Gib- son, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada, A. F. & A. M. to appoint V. W. Bro. C. Senior, of Blenheim, former- ly of Exeter, as Grand Steward. If large unopened dry goods boxes which have been' delivered to our var- ious merchants this week are indica- tions of business, we would say that the fall trade in Exeter will be im- mense Last Saturday night the "Band" played a few stirring airs on Main St. Messrs. Christie, Folland 'and G. G. Johnston, showed their appreciations in the way of generous contributions; to help the "boys" buy some new music. There is a bundle of corn stocks on exhibition at Cobbledick .& Fclland's hardware store, which measures 11 feet in length. It was grown by J. G. Abbott, of Centralia, from seed pur- chased of Cobbledick & Folland, the reliable hardware and seed merchants. "Tommy" Oke's interest in the ex- hibition on Tuesday afternoon was at a very low ebb for about two hours. While looking at some of the stock with several of the boys he lost his pocketbook which contained about $30. He very fortunately found it shortly afterwards. Mr. Laurier finished his missionary tour of Ontario Friday. The test of his oratory has been the claim that the National Policy is a failure. ' Upon. this issue the Conservative leader will not hesitate to appeal to the knowledge and intelligence of the people of On- tario. • The second annual convention of the Huron County Union of Christian En- deavour will be held in the Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall on Fri- day, Sept. 29th, when a lengthy pro- gram divided into three sessions, morn- ing, afternoon and evening will be dig• pensed with. The breach of promise case pending against W Doig, a school teacher at No. 9 section, of McKillop. tp, for $5,000 and instituted by a Miss wilsey,daugh- ter of one of the trustees of the school which was to have been tried at the Goderieh assizes has been withdrawn by the plaintiff. We Want News. Any person who furnishes reliable items to a newspaper is looked upon as a valuable friend. Many persons hesitate about sending a postal caret or other information to a newspaper re- garding the movements of their friends or themselves lest the editor should think them anxious to see their names in print. He will think nothing of the kind. He is glad to get such notes Sick List. Mrs. Samuel handers is confined to her bed with an attack of infiamma- tion•-Mr, Harry Browning, who re- ceived severe injuries by falling from a three-storey window, is somewhat on the mend, but .is'still in a precarious condition.—Mr. Wellington Johns, who has been yery ill for the past two weeks, is somewhat on the mend and will no doubt be able to be around soon. The yield of fruit in Essex county, while it is very large every year, is a mammoth yield this season. Vineyards that last year yielded 100 tons of grapes this. year will yield almost as much again, while all varieties of the grape are said to be much larger and much sweeter this season. The Shipments for Windsor have been unprecedented ingrowingi the hfstor of` y grape in Es- sex. Hundreds of tns have been shipped to eyery part of this country, and even as far as to Ireland and Scot- land. In large bulks, Concords sell at from half a cent, three quarters to a cent per Ib, At the vineyards employ- ment is given to a very large number Of women and girls every fall, and one of the principal growers is A. McNeil, of Walkerville, who stately that he near, er, in all his experience of grape grorv- ing, saw such a yield as this season's crop, Try the Exeter Woollen Mille for your fall and winter woollen goods. 5 cents will pay for the ADvocATI3 from now until Jan lst 1894 Subscribe now, G et your underclothing at the ter Woolen 'Mills best value and lowest prices. A full range of Jno, McPherson& Co's celebrated fine shoes at the Big Bank- rupt Store. No better place to buy your fall un- derware than the Big Bankupt Store. On Monday last a mischievous youth had the audacity to step up to a buggy standing in front of 'the commercial House stable, take a $1.60 whip from the socket, cut off about two feet and walk off with. it. • The urchin was fol- lowed but he was soon out of sight. Prizes Taken at the Western leair. Mr. Thos. Russell, the wall -known thorough stock raiser, of Usborne, cap- tured the following prizes at the Wes- tern Fair, London, this season for thoroughbred Durham cattle: -Bull 1 year old lst; cow 4 years old, 3rd; cow 8 years old 1st; Heifer 1 year old 2nd. Fat cattle, cow 4 years old lst; 2 year old Steer lst, The following were ta ken by H. and W. D. Smith, Hay.-- Durham ay.-Durham 3 year old bull 3rd; heifer 1 year old, 1st; Fat Steer 1 year old lst. Gents, $7 buys a $10 tweed rain coat at the Big Bankrupt Store, See them Boy Wanted A good smart boy wanted to learn printing. Apply.at this office: Card of Thanks. The Band "Boys" wish to state that they heartily appreciate the generous contributions of Dr, Rollins, Ed. Chris tie Will Folland and G. G. Johnston, on Saturday evening last. To Correspondents We shalt be pleased to hear from our correspondents regularly. Hensall, Grand Bend, Crediton and Dashwood. Kindly be up an doing and it will please ye editor very much. Ontario Cheese. The cheese competition at the Toron- to Industrial resulted in western On- tario securing 16 prizes out of a pos- sible 22. Two hundred factories were represented, with 900 boxes, being the largest cheese exhibit made in canada Fall Fairs. North'n Fair, Ailsa Craig, Oct. 3 4. Blanshard, Kirkton, Oct.' 5-6. East Huron, Brussels, :Oct. 26-27. Hibbert, Staffa, Oct. 8-4. South Perth, St.Mary's, Oct. 8.4, Tuckersmith at Seaforth,.Sept. 28 29. Piew "Ads." J. A. STEWART.—"Between two Fires" SPACEMAN & CO., -Overcoats and ready clothing. made lothin . C PROUTY, Clerk Stephen tp., Vot- ers' list notice. M..EACRETT, Clerk Village of Exe- ter Voters' list notice. . District ltieeting. At Methodist District meet•ng at Holmesyille last week the following superannuation assessments';' were adopted:—North street, Goderich, $83; Victoria street Goderioh, $45; Batten - bury street, Clinton, $80; Ontario street, Clinton, $62; Seaforth $87; Holmesville $55; Benmiller, $39; Nile $61; Dungan- non, $58, Kippen, $47; Hensall, . $76; Varna, $49; Bayfield, .$39. A grant of $350 for Bayfield. Circuit from the Mis. sionary Committee was - recommended. The nextdistrict meeting will be held in the Rattenbury street Methodist church, Clinton, probably early next spring. Personal Mention. Mr. Telford, of Blenheim, and fore- man for Mr. Ed. Spackman, of that place, was visiting friends here last week.—Messrs. John Delbridge, L. H. Dickson and Rich. Gidley have return- ed from the World's Fair.—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baker, of Howard City, Mich, is spending a few weeks with the former's parents, Huron Street.— Miss Rosy Fitzpatrick, of Kincardine, who was on her way home from Du- luth dropped off here on Thursday and remained till Saturday with friends.' Rey. W. McDonagh, was in Brantford on Saturday.—Mrs. Thos. Oke, Mrs. Wm. Bowman, Mrs. John Pincombe and Chris Willett left for the World's Fair Saturday evg.—Mr. Chas. Tom left for Belleville ou Saturday. -Rev. Mr Jackson preached in Ilderton on' Sun- day last.—Mr. Richard Pickard, Mrs. T. B. Carling and Mrs. Robt. Pickard left for Brantford yesterday, to visit Mr. Verity, who is very low.—Mr. Jos Peart left for Brantford yesterday to visit friends,—Mr. W. J.Lyne, of To- ronto, is renewing acquaintances in town. Will is an old ' Exeter "boy" and his many friends, were pleased to see him, -.Mrs. Fish nee Miss Mary Ann Clark, of London, is renewing old time acquaintances in town this week.— Mrs Ed. Dyer, of Brantford is visiting. relatives in town while her husband has gone on a six weeks' holiday, to visit his parents in Davenport, Devon, Co. England.—Mrs Ed, -Christie and son Eddie went. to Clinton yesterday.— Ex-Alderman Skinner and wife of Lon- don, who were the guests of wm Drew this week, returned home last, night, - Mrs. wm. Daw went to Clinton Tuesday —Bert Gidley left for Sarnia last night to visit relatives.—Mr. E. Scott, who has been visiting at Mr. Jas. Sweet's, re- ur ned to his home in London Tuesday We are sorry to chronicle the death of Miss May McTavish, which occured on the 22nd, bear chise;hurst. Her death- wasnot w unexpected as she had been ailing all summer with a nervous affliction, She was a young lady who was veru, highly and, 'deservedly es teemed by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was an efficient and zealous teacher in the S School at. No. 9 Tuckersmfth; was a meniber of St. Andrews Church, Kippers, She was the daughter of Mr, and Mre, Jas. McTavish, near the red school 9 ticker.. snifth, 11Ir. McTavish and family have the sympathy of the whole neighbor- hood in their sad bereavement. lo�uslo�°s CHEAP STORE! BOOMING! BOOMING!! BOOMING! ! ! Had to repeat a line of Dress Goods advertised last week, worth 40 cents for 25 cents. Reduced now to 224- cents, -20 pieces to choose from, , TWEEDS ! TWEEDS ! ! TWEEDS ! ! In this line we have ordered too heavily.-- Never before was such a stock shown in Exeter and in order to reduce it weewill sell at cost pri ce Ready made suits and overcoats. Ready made Mantles. Finest ever of- fered at prices that will astonish you. . . , . SU ITS, S3.50, JL5. FOR MEN. OVERCOATS, S3.50,4. and 5 FOR MEN G. G. JOHNSTON N McTavish's Old Stand. Opposite Hawkshaw's Hotel raa� l�illi�ery SPABKAN &Co's } FOR FALL 1893, STILL GOING ON AT We cordially invite every Lady to call and see the most fashionable Goods in Town. The Horror Of Freezing To Death ! Canbe avoided by calling at Spackman & Co's., and purchase an overcoat, either a common heavy Tweed, . or the finest Seal skin or Per- sian Lamb IMMENSE VALES! IMMENSE oUA MY!! MMENSE QUALITY!!! In Ready-made. Clothing. We want the public to dis- tinctly understand that we are leaders in Clothing; this fall. E J. SPACER? & CO. BIRTHS. MCCAnrY.—At Mt. Carmel on the 23rd Inst, the wife of Jas. McCarty, of a daughter. woos.—ln Usborne, on the 21st inst., the wife of wm. wood of a son. HnAMAN.—In Stephen, London Road, on the'24th inst., the wife of Jerry Heaman of a son. 19 AU RIAQ P.S. Smiinn•—BEAv a.—In Hay tp,, at the residence of the bride's . parents, on the 20th inst., William Snell to Miss A, daughter of Mr. Philip Beaver. MILLnr--MusTAILD.—At the ,residence of the bride's parents, Markham, on the 27th,Hiram Miller,of McGillivray tp., to Miss Carrie, only daughter of Mr. Mustard. Bn,INTNELL.---D.novnri.—At the Pres- byterian parsonage, Exeter, on Wed- nesday, Sept 27th, by the Rev, Wm. Martin, Donald Brintnell, of ' Chisel- hurst, to.Miss Jennie, eldest daugh• ter of Mr. JOhn Dreyer, Chiselhurst. CLARt—MCINTYRIi.-In London, on Sept.2 th at theQueen's 0 , Quo Avenue Methodist Church parsonage, by the Rev. Mr. Annis, Mr. Wm. Clark of Detroit, Mich, formerly of London, to Miss Alice McIntyre, of Detroit, for- merly of Exeter. Ronnaslorr. - Mxnann.=At the residence of the bride's parents on the 27th inst.,liy the Rev, M. Shore, of Ailsl. Craig, assisted by Rev, J. H. Hunter of Parkhill, Andrew Robinson, of Centralia, to Miss Clara, second. daturhter of Janiea Miller,: Esq., Mc- Gillivray tp. DELICIOUS TEA, PURE FRESH FRARA.. i': T. OUR SUMMER STOOK MUST � } SOLD AT ON It is a well known fact that we have the most popular TFI& trade wewt of the cities, What can be more refreshing than a cup of Our. choice Indian and Japan Teas are imported di- rect and we know that we can satisfy all tastes. We have been inspecting many, samples of 'Fall and Winter goods from all the most reliable Wholesale houses in Canada and wish to state that our new goods will sur- pass anything ever brought ro to Exeter. Eighst Price PPL 9 VEN CARL SEEDS! SEEDS!! SEESSU The Spring time is that Season of the year when everybody should take TIME by the forelock. Thisis just what we have done and now we are able fill all milers for seeds of any kinds and in any quanty. This is the only way to secure good, reliable seed. While you are in do not fail to see our new Large Stock of Spades, Hoes, • Rakes, Forks, • . . Shovels, &c, • Cobble In fact everything in way of Garden Tools. Re Aty IF YOU WANT TO Buy or Sell a Farm. IF YOU W.1.NT TO Buy or Sell Town Property IF YOU WANT TO Borrow or 7LetuliMouey IF YOU WANT Collections Make Call at R. Jno. Spao knian's Real Estate Agency, Business Transactions strictly con- fidential. Intending purchasers will receive the best adyiee in selecting land or town sites. Also agent for Allan Line and State Line Steamships. Office- Main Street, Exeter. Out. Address:—JOHN SPACKMAN, Box 44 This wonderful discovery is the best known remedy for Biliousness and al, Stomach and Lifer Troubles, such as Constipation, Readache,.,Dyspepsia, Indigestion, mpore Blood, etc. These ,Loenges are pleasant and harmless, and though powerful to promote a tealthy action of the bowels,' do not weaken like pills: If your tongne is coated you need ureide. dT ALL IMUJG1 STORES. Ea Lehr Yard. The, undersigned wishes to inform thegeneral public that he keeps constantly in stock, all kinds of . building Material, dressed and un- dressed ndressed lumber . B. C. Red, Ontario, High Land. a.ad. Pine Shin les, Special : notice ',is drawn to B. C. Red Cedar which " is acknowledged to be the most durable timber that grows; especially for shing- les. . 36 to 40 years. It is said by those who know, that they will last from 36 to 40 ears in _ any y climate. James. Willis, LUMBER MERCHANT ariesmismemosteanvaiiierfirl ,,,‘ Tec T4rItta, CLIA)1:? P PIP' q3 TIGAIt Etl'TflTi SliI,STIC. e! HAS PLACED THE FOREST CITY ' BUSINESS COLLEGE, LONDOO.. In the prat d, position it ooprxpies to-dtay J. W. VitSTE`r1,2.'ci"DI,T Prin.']„