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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1896-5-21, Page 8Te Cash THE EXETER TIMES. DEATH of RICHARD MANNING.— D r .alnotlxex pioneer ,gone to lux reward, 1i'e refer to the death of ]kir. Richard Cash Or Farm Produce, MW ONE PRICE ONLY' Yes its the best System on earth, you pay for ;:o man's bad debts, you pay the least and get the most. No bantering, no beat- ing, the smallest child buys just as cheap from us as the shrewdest shopper. Remember, your money back if goods are not exactly as ;represented, put others to the same test. .Canary Seed. best quality for 5c. Hemp Seed, best quality for 5c. Best Garde:! Needs 4c a packet. Box Smocked Read Herring for 6c, $4.23 is our price for a Man's Ready- made Suit, pure wool, Halifax Tweed,. the same suit is sold in regular way for $5.50, $5.85 is our price for a Man's Fancy Tweed Suit, good honest solid stook worth in any regular store x;7.50. See this great leader. $6.75 is cur pries for alovely Tweed Suit, extra good cloth, very best trim- mings, wurtia regular el9, Conte and see our great values in Men's and Boys' Tweed Suits. We can save you money. We show nearly 1000 Sailor Hats for boys and girls. Prices are the low- est we have ever quoted and the as- sortment the largest. Men's new, neat and #nobby straw and felt hats, all new and up to date at Cash Store prices. 11e, is our price for the best English Prints made, we have cheaper, but al- ways recommend the best. Remem- ber 11#c for choice of any Print in the Big Cash Store. Another big lot of Ladies' Capes just in—beauties, beauties, beauties, yes they are lovely and the prices are so low. Come and see them. We sell the J. D. King Shoes for La.;les and Gents. We claim for tnern that they are the best goods made in Canada. Every pair guar- anteed. The best in Shoes is what you want. If you want the best buy King's. J. A. STEWART. Y1, SWEET, v 1:rELtINEaT SURGEON. preperel to do any kind of bird stuffing end taeedi eteet work at an time. INSURANCE. ERN 1=!!1 t' 1;1-I JOT, .Agent for the Wes ix ASSURANCE CM - ANY. of Tomato; nem for the Pictexx Fxxi, eisi ltAsct Co' Nr, of London. England ; ha ALLIANCE l M:RANCE Co.13"ANy, of Eng and. ctticen's loth:?ay Olfbial Pdzsa Uzi The following prizes will be offer- edon that date, viz :- 100 page scribblers, lc each. 30O page scribblers, 3e. each. 10e slate, en.: each, 2 for Ile. 25e scrub brushes, 17c. 15c scrub brushes, De. 1Oc scrub brushes, 6o. All school books 20.1 off. New copies 6c. 100 slate pencils, 9c. 10e combs for t)e. 5c ink for 3e. Lead p,:nc'ile 5e per doz. Rulers, 2 for le. Palm Leaf Fans, 2e each. Square envelopes :k.; per pkg. and square envelopes de per pkg. bolls at half value. Sale to close sharp at 6 o'clock, for ne day only. 01e J. Grigg iistO Vyr 1 f'r �p,�� L L The Council intend sinking several tacks throughout the town. A new ppostoffice has been establish - at the ltondeau summer resort. Sheep shearing is in order ;'wool is worth 17 cents per 'Ib. on the Exetc r trket. Mr. Dixon is making preparation o rebuild his hotel in Brucefield, recent- ly destroyed by fire. The Foresters will attend Divine service in the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning. The burial of the late Richard Man- ning has been postponed until Satur- day at o'clock, in order that his son, Luther, can reach Exeter for the funeral. The adjonrned vestry meeting of the Trivitt Me:norialchurch WAS held on Thursday last, but no selection of a rector was made. The meeting ad- journed fora fortnight. Prof. ]y'rancis Joseph Brown, 1l Presi- dent of the DeisarteCollege of Oratory, Toronto,win 've-humorous and drain- attic recitals in Drew's Opera House on Friday evening, May 22nd, under the auspices of the Wrest Huron Teachers' Institute. Admission 15 cents. Scraps of waste paper thrown into the streets become playthings for the wind.. When they are blown about the head of a spirited horse there is imminent danger of a runaway. Keep all rubbish off the streets. Take it to the back Gk yard and burn it. Mr. Fondle will preach in the Thames Road Presbyterian Chureh next Sun- day morning. After next Stindaay, until the return of Rev. Fletcher, Mr. Bay ley, of Knox College will take his work at the Thames Road and Kirkton churches. While in the bush one d:avlast week, engaged with others cutting wood, Joseph Webster sustained severe in- jury. Thos. Batter, while swirling the axe accidentally struck Webster near the temple, infiictin .. an ugly wound. Ile was laid up for several days hi consequence. L a 71 ri P.r 4 A number b of lady cyclists �.s t o,c at Y n spin the other evening to Centralia. On their return journey, one of the number undertook to ride' atter the fashion of a. man, and dropping her head, spade a spurt. Suddenly the wheel struck a snag, and in less time than it takes to say it, several wheels with their riders were piled in a pro- miscuous heap upon the road. A correspondent calls attention to the feet that the borers are causing. death to many fine maples throughout the village, and says he has not yet seen a single evidence of individual effort by property owners to kill ori the pests and protect the trees. Get a move on, everybody; and save to the village one of its chief beauties—its glorious maples. Mr. C: Prouty, registrar of births, , m:axzl,t,, es and deaths, forS tc: hen township, has reported th•tt there are about forty who have neglected their duty in regard to the registration, and his instructionsall are to report to the Provincial Inspector, and ail re- ported are liable to a fine of $20 and costs. All citizens ought to regard this law as it has been placed on the statute books for bur good. The following are the assessment statistics of the Township of Stephen, for 1833. Children between 5 and 16 years, 833; children between 7 and 13 years, 477; children between 16 and 21 years, 233; ratepayers, 1178; populat- ion, 33)2; cattle, 3302; sheep, 2362;hogs, 1392• horses, 1757; dogs, 451; total acres, 56712; bush, 15330; orchard. and garden, 435; fall wheat, 5103; engines, 22; total assessment, $1,799,869; personal prop- erty and income, $10,290. The following statistics are copied from the assessment roll of Hay town- ship. There are 54,300 acres of land in the township of which 40,352 is cleared. The assessed valve of real estate is $1,895,680. Personal property $21,900 and income 52700, making a total of $1,923,233. There are 339 dogs in the township, 3,750 people, 5,192. cattle; 2,310 sheep, 2,282 hogs, 1913 horses, 2712 acres of bash, 678 acres orchat•d, 4682 acres tall wheat There are 27 steam engines. Hensall has 690 of its population on the Hay side. Hensall's total assessment is $146,390. Zurich has a :population of 400, 150 school age. THURSDAY, MAY 21st, 1890. The Huron County Connell will meet Goderich on June 2nd. About 700 lbs. butter per day is the utput of the Jersey Creamery. The West Herron Teachers meet in r vention here to day (Thursda,y)ana ridgy; The weather has been quite cool the st few days—almost reaching freez- g point. Coughlin Bros. shipped five car loads export cattle on Saturday, while on ursrl:ay ills. Prier shipped 503 hogs Toronto. at Amberly narrowly hotel c he Y aped destruction by tire. Had i been noticed when it ways the ilding would have burned. service in the Main street Metho- tohurch commences at 11 o'clock I. and 7 o'clock p. nx. instead of 30 and 6.30 respectively, as before. here is talk of starting a canning tory in town. Exeter being well ptecl for studs an institution, the estrnent should prove profitable. . Rennie who has been in the em- yofE. McOioy, implement agent,. the past throe mo:iths, has pur- sed his brother's general store hi wton,:and w.tl remove to that place utlst June. he May meeting of the Methodist relies for Exeter District will be el in Ilderton, on Thureday and day^,11tay21st and 22nd.Theminis- al session commences on Thursday a. in., and the general session on flay at 9.20 a, in. Besides theclergy, E. Huston and H.'Bishbp, will go ay delegates from Exeter.. he 15th of May having arrived, se of our citizens who have not yet .lied with the requirements of Board of Health in having their ises placed in a sanitary condit- �.`latylook out for a visit from the eetor any day, as his instructions prosecute all delinquents, Manning, which. occurred early Tee,- day morning, at the family residence, Exeter. Deceased was in the 72nd year of hie age, and had been sick for Many years, Sonie twenty years ago, he re- ceived a sunstroke, which eventually brought on paralysis. Be bed been an invalid for exalt' yeo'•s :iur,ug the last five of which ee eeestautly re- Ruired. assistance taw and night. ichard Manning w,ae Earn in Devon- shire, England, on Get. lst 1821, and at the age of seventeen years came to Canada with his parents. They set- tled near Port Hope. In 1517 he mar - sled Harriet Trick, (who died March 7th 1895) and in 1853 with wife and children, moved to the township of Stephen, shortly afterwards coming to Exeter, He resided here until 1860 where he purchased the farm in the 1st concession of Stephen, where he lived for nearly twenty years. He also instituted the first cheese factory in Huron County, which be successful- ly conducted in connection with his far ming pursuits. Retiring froin the farm he removed to Exeter, where he has resided for about twenty years, having been appointed District agent foe the Confederation Life As- sociation, which office he held until in: capacitated through illness. Air. Man- ning was successful in this as well as his business undertakings,at one time being autong the foremost agents of the Company. Deceased was of a frugal nature and had made life it suc- cess. He was it staunch member of the Methodist church, a Liberal in polities and at man universally respect- ed. He leaves to survive him five sons and one daughter: William Charles. of Cleveland, Ohio; Luther of Crystal Clity, Man., Mrs. George Weir, of Bothwell; Wilber N. of Clinton; and John and Russell, of Exeter. Also one brother, Me. Mannilig,of Parkhill.. The funeral will take place on Satur- day at 2 o'clock p. m, for the Exeter Cemetery. Piinsaxans,-J.P tRoss spentSunday at home ; Mr. Ross is now travelling agent for the Confederation Life As- sociation.—Duncan McCallum, son of our respected townsman, John Mc- Callum. passed' his final examination at the Toronto University with honors, and is now entitled to affix M. D. to A�1ils naive. We congratulate Duncan mon his success, —Mr. Born who re- sides south of Exeter is in a critical state, and his death is expected at any moment. He has been ill for several years.—Russell Manning has /*turned from Toronto, where be was writing on his legal examination.—George Anderson has moved bis family into the residence vacated by E. Gill.—E. T. Bishop, a student of Toronto Un- iversity, is home spending vacation.- E. Drew, of California, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. F. Knight and renew- ing acquaintances in town. Mr. Drew intends disposing of the Opera House P},lock.—Air. and Mrs. E. McCloy are seending this week visiting friends in Newton Mr. and Mrs. Zuefle, of lien sail spent Sunday visiting at W. I1, Dearing's, Stephen.—Rev. and Mrs. Fletcher left yesterday on their way to Scotland. They will be joined by a number of friends from Haxnilton.— Mrs. W. It. Purdue, of Walkerton, who has been visiting in London, has returned to Exeter, and is the guest of Mrs. D. Dyer.—Joseph Clarke, of Sea forth is the guest of W. Southcot this week.—W. J. McKay, of Hensail, visited at S. Powell's over Sunday.— Mr, and Mrs. John Spackman, of Grand Bend Park, were in town Tues- day. Mr. Spackman reportsthe the season opening up quite favorably, and expects visitors to the Bend this year quite numerous. — Mr. Crooks and wife of Holnxesville, visited their son, here, on Tuesday.—W. C. Man- ning, .of Cleveland, O., and W N. Manning. of Clinton, are here attend- ing the funeral of their father, the late Richard Manning.—Mrs. Wright and son, James, of London, visited at A. Holland's over Sunday.— The itinerant "George The Hatter" is in town, on his semi-annual trip. He reports having wintered in Listowel, where heerand whiskey flowed liberal- ly.—Mr. iberal- ly. Mr. and Mrs. Eiward Drew, of London, who have been visiting at Wm. Drew's, returned to their home in London, Tuesday.—W.H.Hutchins, of Parkhill, ex -M. P., was in town Tuesday, calling on his constituents.— We notice that Will J. Clarke's name appears as one of the successful medi- cal students who has past his first year's examinations, ate Toronto Uni- versity.—Mr. Pardon, a medical stud- ent, is practising with Drs. Rollins & Amos.—Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Williams of Mitchell, visited Mrs. (Dr.) Ander- son the past week.—Mrs. R. J. Kirk and daughter, of Dungannon, are visit- ing at her brother's, Dr. Anderson. - 3. W. Bowden, .of London, left for British Columbia on Monday, and Mrs Bowden will spent a few weeks visit- ing friends in Exeter.—George Weir, of Ri lgetown, formerly of Exeter, has secured a good situation in Bothwell, managing atweltwelve-hundredtwelve-hundredacre farm. for Hiram Walker, of Walkerville.— Simon Hunter, of Tnckersmith. moved the remaining members of his family e late Leonard d onto the farm of h Hunter:, Ushorne, on Monday. Mr. Hunter took possession of the farm last fall, but• only part of the family have lived upon it. We welcome Mr. Hunter to this section, and are pleased to state that he has fully recovered from hts recent illuess.—Mr. Hartnoll preached! in Main street Methodist church Sunday morning.—A. Ramsay and Alex McNevin were in Zurich one evening this week, visiting,— Mr. Brock,. the Patron candidate for north Middlesex was in town on Thurs- day last feeling his way. He, was well receivedand. says he is meeting with much success in his cany;ss.— Luther Manning, of Crystal City, Man., will be hereto attend the funeral of his father, the late Richard M on Saturday. -Alex. Wright, baggage - master at the depot is off work through illness.—Mrs. Parkhill and children of Windsor are the guests of Miss Woollet. "R, R. a IC L Exeter's Largest Store. Shirt Waists. Are having a great run this season and we have them in great variety and at .all Prices. They are all well made and guaranteed perfect fitting, and are selling fast. Colne and make your choice while stock is complete. These are articles which are always seasonable, and bargains in them are never out of order. Our's are first quality and range - in price from 25c each up to $5.50. We have just secured a large lot of Samples from the Old Country which we purchased one third less than regular price. You will save money by pnrchasing your Parasol /or Umbrella from us. We are having great success in our Millinery Department and are selling rafts of goods but we are anxious to sell still more an d are note offering special inducements in this line. By purchasin g your Millinery from us you are sure of getting the most stylish goods at the Lowest possible price. So In Light Summer Dress Fabrics we have the largest stock ever shown in Exeter, comprising S,30t.Maslins, Lawns Dimeties, Ducks Organdries, DeLaynes, Prints, C:iallies, &c. We would call espec- ial attention to our beautiful Silver Silks, theynara ch oice goods and gcing fast. Thos. Brown has resigned his posi- tion as electrician at the electric light station. A successor has not been engaged, The ,Ltdies' Aid of Main street Methodist church, purpose giving a Strawberry festival on Monday June 15th. Rev. W. McDonagh is expected to preach on Sunday, June 14th, and address the meeting on the following Rickard Son Direct Importers. londay. your v tu• fin e wool to the Exeter woollenmills, and et the top price. The Ladies' Missionary Society will meet in Main-st. Methodist Ohureb, o -day. 40,001/Tbs. wool wanted to fill orders. The very highest prices paid at the woollen will. Don't sell until you see Messrs. R. 7T. Collins, A. J. Rollins, Dr. Amos, and others attended a con- vention of the Liberals at Ailsa Craig Wednesday. on 1'i ednesda . Rev. Mr. 'Watkins, principal of Huron College, London, conducted services in the Trivitt Memorial church last Sunday. lion. Dr. Montague will address the electors of Exeter and vicinity shortly. HIe will also address at meeting in Parkhill at an early date. On and after May 18th,bicycles must be paid for on all railways as 59 lbs. excess baggage or about 23 cents for any distance under 100 miles. Fanners will find it to their interest to call at the woollen rnillbefox'e dispos- ing of their wool. 40,000 lbs. wanted for i,. prices will, which highest bc, paid. . Mr. D. C. Dorrance, at one time teacher in Centralia, left on. Tuesday for Manitoba where he has secured a good position as school teacher. Sue- cess to him. The scholars of Miss Salkald's school, No. 11, Hay, will hold their annual picnic in Mr. Spacknxan's ark, Grand Bend, on 2,5th of May. This picnic is always a success, and this one will be no exception. Port Huron has adopted the curfew, andyoungboys girls sand must be in 3 the house during the summer months by 9 o'clock and in the winter by 7.30. The application of such a law would not be amiss in Exeter. Those of our citizens who sat up all night Tuesday kin dling fires to keep the frost away, were souaewhat ctr in cto findthat "Jack" had not visited. us, and that the less fretful citizens had enjoyed a peaceful slum- ber. OnFriday evening last Walter Mc- Guire, Guire, aged 23 years, son of Thomas McGuire, who lives a few miles from Gorrie, hung himself in his father's barn. No reason is assigned for the rash deed, as he was a quiet, respect- able young man. As mentioned elsewhere one Wells of Stratford attempted to ride a bicy- cle from there to Goderich and return twice between 4 a. m. and 8.15 p. m., but owing to several mishaps did not succeed. Another attempt was made last Friday, and he covered the space, some 183 mills, and had thirty-five minutes to spare. It is estimated $1,- 000 changed hands, the stakes being $125 a side, and that each of Wells' feet made 523,000 revolutions. There died in Chicago on the 15th inst., Minnie Balman, wife of Edward Beech, after a protracted illness of consumption. Deceased had reached the age of 37 years and was adaughter of the late ;Thomas Bahnan, ot. Us - borne township. She had been a resident of Chicago tor almost a de- cade, had always enjoyed. good health, but contracted- consumption while a few years ago attending a lady friend so affected. The remains were brought to Exeter Tuesday and inter- retin the Exeter cemetery. The de- ceased had many friends in and around Exeter who were sorry to learn of her death. ' Win. Hoskin will shortly leave for the old country. By advertisement in another mailman, x•. E. Drew is offering his Opera se block for: sale. lere.w big , i sntxtystorin to the north of Lake Superior on Monday. Happy we in this favored garden center! The Board of management of. the Public Library held a meeting Tiles day evening. Besides the receiving of the auditors' report no business was done. The prospe;tive great fruit crop has been in danger from threatened frost the last two nights. At this time frost would mean a great loss to our rural friends. The outlook for the wool market is poor. American manufacturers seem- ingly have no demand for Canadian wool. hence the prices are lower this year than last year. The Conservative Association held a meeting in the town hall on Tuesday evening, and elected officers as fol- lows : Pres. Dr. Rollins; vice-pres. L. - H. Dickson; sec'y-treas. M. Eacrett. The other officers and committees are the same as before. Instructions were given to secure committee rooms, and a delegation consisting of the presi- dent and vice-president was appointed to attend the meeting in Lucan on Friday, as members- of the reception committee. Mr. Hutchins, the Liberal Conservative candidate was present and made a neat speech, which was well received. CATARRH CURED FOR 25 CENTS. Neglect cold in tho heed and you will surely have catarrh. Neglect nasal catarrh and you will as surely ilutuaa pulmonary diseases or catarrh of the stomach *iter its disgusting at- tendants, foul breath, hiwkin. , se�ti„ ttin blowing, etc. Stop it by using Dr. Chase's Catarrh Cure, 25 cents a box on res. A perfect blower enclosed with each box. JD LINE B:K DSS GRENADINES We will clear the above line at 5c. per yard, former prices 12ec and 18c. New Dress Coods Our Black and Colored Henriettas, Black and Colored Brochcs and Sol - lets, Black and Colored Cordettes, (all wool) are very fine fabrics. Blitckand flolored Sateen, sprigged and polka dots, have met with sales surpassing our most sanguine expectations. Summer Swiss Muslims, Piques, Satin Stripes,' Swiss Satin Stripes and Checks from 100 to 25c per yd. Olr' Lawns and Lacer are many and prices varied. It is impossible to keep all the lines asked for—some have never been seen. Ladies' Under Vests from 5c to 30e, Ladies' Stainless Hose, Hermsdorf dyes guaranteed fast colors. Also Child- ren's and Misses' from 4e in: up. We are selling them daily. Butter & Eggs, for which the high- est price will be paid, according to pp quality. J. P. Clarke.. ERE YOU LEAR 7. '4 ®i► v. 41-411v 4)211" Vitt' Stilt41:).)Llep Look Around You and compare Prices �'A D COODS.` - We are willing to stand the test of the most rigid inspection, If our goods are notall`we claim of them, then don't buy. We make no false statement, neither do we sell goods be- low cost, nor draw a >i�+o►fl �d Horritig across the track to catch trade. Our goods can always be found as advertised. We have no desire to fool with the people, life is too short to trifle with the truth, If you want just what you require at just the right price or lower, please see us first. We are here to stay. CARLING BROS. EAST -41., --�'mlitir-OF THE T8 E In order to be abreast of the times my son, Mr S. Fitton has just completed a course at t• THE ONTARIO OPTICAL INSTITUTE, TORONTO, and is now preparedto fit spectacles on thoroughly scientific prin- ciples. Persons who find it difficult to obtain spectacles to suit them are especially requested to give us a call. Satisfaction t tiaratinteed. We are also abreast of the times in our stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELERY and SILVER-PLATED WARE. Solid Gold Wed- ding Rings cheaper than ever. Fine Watch repairing a specialty. �. FWFTON 1�,�J�jp1��yt f n es glfferent Makes at prices from $55 Lip. - Fully �l�guaranteed for I896! • Also a full line of Baby a;arriages in a few days. PERKINS & A TIN Exeter Municipal Council. Tho Council metursuan p t to ad- journment at the Town Hall, Exeter, 15th May, 1803, All present. The minutes of the previous meet• - ing were read and confirmed. Mr. Senior applied for the usual grant to the band $60, also for per- mission to move the band stand to Summer Dress Goods Spackman's corner. Snell—Treble—That the request be granted. Carried. Taylor- Treble — That orders be �./ I N O - g it „ranted for the followmb sums : Jas. Creech, $4 charityto Airs. Sntton ; G. Cudmore, $1.25 labor ; Walter Westcott, $1 pumping for street a .� ;:` watering and $1 labor ; J. W. Creech,MSS`}' 1't � as i $1 labor ; and Geo. Atkinson, $1.50 street watering. . Tenders for street watering were ex- sold in London at 25c per yard, amined. Taylor -Treble -That Mr. Bice's ten- 1 our price, 12 X c. Call and see der being the lowest(88c per day)be ac- cepted. it. Moved in amendment by T.B. Car- ling seconded by C. Snell—That W. G. Bissett's tender (89c per day) be ac- cepted. The motion was declared carried. Taylor—Snell—That tenders be ask- N ed for tanks, excavating, etc., tenders 4 Ra , received u to the 26th. to be ece i inst.,at 7.30 p. m. Carried. • Snell--- Treble - That the Council adjourn Until immediately after the Court of Revision to be held on the 26th inst. Carried. M. EACnETT, Clerk. ohint Is showing this week the New —Also some Fancy Lines i t1— PUNY AND FRETFUL BABY. This is now quite unnecessary! Like many others, you may have your baby Fat laughing and happy, if you will give it Scott's Emulsion. Babies take it like cream. A Sarnia man is making a 22 -Ib bicycle entirely of wood, which runs three pounds lighter than the stand- ard machines. pint What Yen CUT Is free from injurious coloring: The more ` you use of it tha better you like it, TMC GEO. 6, Tucecrrr a SONG Co.. LT.,, HA,,LTO.. ONT. AND ylfE r n Y w" a t a.. , n suitable for summer wear. A large line of Light Prints, • suitable for Blouse Goods, regu- lar, 12.%c, for i i c per yard.. . We also offer a special cash discount of io% on all lines of Wali Papers. Clothing of all kinds" for Men & Boys. Carpets and Lace Curtains. G. G. JOHNSTON