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Home My WebLink AboutExeter Times, 1897-2-11, Page 1i r r I_ U RON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR. No 27. EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 11th,1897. USE SENSE it And flake Dollars By Buying— REMNANTS OF COTTONS & FLANNELS, ULSTER CLOTHS, and DRESS GOODS, Odd sizes in Heavy Ulster Over- coats. Odd sizes in Felt Boots and , Shoes, Blankets and Underwear And all classes of Winter Goods. Frorie R�pp Sc. FO D �1� CO. . �7 .0 1.� �3G� WOODHAM. N. B. -All kinds of wood wanted. Cheap Papers Following is the clubbing list: - xTnIES and Toronto Daily News $1.75 Toronto \Veekly Dlail 1,30 " Farm and Fireside 1.30 '• Daily Mail tt.0t) Eveuingifail - 4.00 • Farmers'Sun 1.30 Toronto Daily World 2.75 Landon Daily Free Press 6.00 • London EveningFree Press 4.00 AS f, ft .4 At London 'Weekly Free Press end Farm .& Home 1.75 London \Vicet'kly Advertiser ' 1.50 London Daily Advertiser 2.1:0 Toronto Weekly Globe 1.50 Toronto Saturday Illustrated Globe 2.00 Toronto Daily Globe 6.00 Toronto Evening. Globe 4.00 Monte cal Family Herald & Weekly Star 1.75 Montreal SVicekly Witness 160 The rates in all cases include THE TIMES and the other paper named fur one year. ■t t' t' 1. tt tt M nauire• BRIEFS.—Mr. Wm. Murdy has been drawing sand from Rubt. Itodgson's sand pit. for t1•e et ectinu of a ne w house next sunnier. S\ lade working iu the pit be dug up tl.e suppr*ed re- mains of two Indians; this makes tl.e third one SS'nl. has dug up. -The resi- dents of Mr. Wm. Lewis, were taken thy surprise on Thursday evening last, by the arrival of a number of young ladies andentlemen. All indulged .frees in games and plays, one play being love in the dark. Of course the Sights were put out and all appeared to he of the some color, but when the -match was struck, to their surprise, there were some hall' dozen (levities in the room. I tool: a look along the Hue next intoning and could not see one colored man ard supposed they had strayed in front Lucau. Boys beware of soot. All spent a pleasant time up to early mora. --We under•stauad that .Art Cook is going to erect a house in place of the one which was recently burned. Ringing noises in the ears, snapping. baz•..iug, roaring caused by catarrh. all disappear with the use of Hoods Sar- saparilla. Tuckersmlth. Andel Lou. Hrtmes.-Miss G. Erich, of Seaforth Betexvs.-Quarterly services in con - visited relativeshere last week -Miss vection with tate Methodist church O. Clemens, of Usborne,returned home was held in Kirktort last Sitnday.- on Monday last. - 1t1. (:rich, of Grey, Mr. D. Sinclair haus sold his farm to is home at present. -Mr. and Mrs.Thoe. Mr. R. G. Ratcliffe and talks of becom- Mustard, of Kansas, visited friends ing a resident in Uncle Stun dominion, here last week. -Mr. George Anderson who has been DEATH.-AnnieRoutledge, darigltter ill with au attack of typhoid fever is of Charles Routledge, diad on Sun- progressing favorably towards recov- day evening least. Deceased head been ery under the care of Dr. Ferguson.- n delicate health for some tune, but Messrs. George and August Switzer•, was only seriously ill tor a few days, of North. Dakota, spent last week with friends wind acquaintances here They report cold and stormy weather out Hay, west. -Albert Pym bad the misfortune to meet with an accident while work- ing in the woods last week. While carrying a heavy pole on his shoulder he aecitlentalty fell receiving the fall weight of the timber on one of his legs. Medical skill was called and though no bones were found to be broken yet his injuries are of a sufficiently serious nature to confine him to the house for a month or more. ee - Claandeboye SCHOOL REPORT. --The following is the January Report of S.S, No. 2, :clay. The names are in order of merit :- V, .1. W. Todd, Maud Ruysch, Flora Northcott, ; IV, Nellie Gould, Sarah. Northcott, W. kl. Warren ; Sr. III, 1I. M. Gouitl. Jessie Nunn, J, R. O'Brien ; Jr. III, Fred (Corbett, W. R. Dougall, H. F. Johnston ; Sr. II, Alice Dougall, Luella Munn, J. E. Gould ; Jr. 11, It. F. Northcott, Cora IUunn, J. R. Munn ; Pt. LI, Willie Gould ; Pt, I, Beetle Northcott, Albert Johnston, BRIE1's,.-Mrs. \S'Iu, Cunningham is Evelyn Goticl. Tile hest sl:ellel•s in recovering slowly from 8 severeatteck the monthly spelling watches were :-- of throat or bronchial trouble. -Me. V, Jnu W. Tadd ; IV, !kilter.: Russell; Win. Dixon's spirit passed to the great Sr. HI, Melvin Gould ; Jr. III, Willie beyond last Sabbath ulorning. De - Dougall ; Sr. II, Alice Dougall ; Jr. II, ceased was in his 89th year and had up Cora Munn ; 1't, 1, Bertfe Northcott, to a few months ago been quite smart, \V. 11, JOHNSTON. Teacher. He lived a most devout and exemplary christen life and was very highly re- spected. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Church for over half 1rkt• Bttllli a. - George and :August a century. An Englisinnan by birth,he Switzer,wlrobave been vis:linger( their canie to Canada about 1840 and long old bonne, returned to Dakotas. -Jacobi since had his early piety and eager Taylor has opened a Imu•ne; s shop in ; toil rewarded by v, comfortable home, Fullerton village with Hervey Robin.; which he leaves to a faithful wife and sou 'it charge. -Special services are i f,itnily. Isis interiueiat took place at contained every night this week. •-: Nursery Cemetery on Tuesday. -The Rev. .\1r. Mills, of Parkhill will preach' officers elect for Court Greenwood, I. the Ini,siou.•ar•y sermon in tbt• Maim- O. F., for the present term are: C. R., dist church next Sunday evening. --1 E Hodgins ; N,O. R., G. R. Carter ; Mr. i 1eGregor's farm was offered for • Fin, -Sec., A. E. Hoaigies, Ree. Sec, sale at Mitchell last. Friday, it was par-' Benj. F. Marr ; (lhatp., Harold Sutton ; chased by at Company in !Toronto. Air. i S. W, S. O'Neil ; S, Be J. Doyle ; McGregor has it rented fee one year.- I J. I3., W. Lewis ; Physician, Dr. The Farmers Institute,. ludll in the hall Sutton; C. D. J. Me lhargey ; Treas., lest 'VII nr: clay was well attendees. The s G. Sutton, Pres., N. Monteith, occupied the chairs duriaag the m1(.ru001, session. 111r. Whalen .,hear, of Brighh, spoke on 'Corn 1- 1 •. Dennis McGee has gloW,Iig." \V. R. Garr, V. S., on , BRIEF.5 r "conte r.nusdiseatses" ; Mr. Thin upson,. lately re -modeled his house, by board - of se, Catlaau•ines, on "long raaisingo ; • tug it on the outside with matched e\louteitb, of Downie+, nu " femciu, :" ;siding. -Our bPostmaster ostmaster Mr. The+ evening session. eve JI. Loeb iic J. 1i. Manson, bits lost tile contract of cupied the chair. Tho speatkt•rs wcere eavvying the mail between Granton the saws as the afternoon 21.851011 ex- and here. After April lst,� it will be cept 1)r.. Carr. The brass hand fttr'nTsh.. care•ted by Jerry McGee, The ehauge ed the music. The hall was filled on is not looked upon with great satis- 1 a a ; faction, ars Mr. Willson has faithfully pc tit occasions. ions. I performed bis duty for a long time.- 31nslalyd. , Court (iau•teron No. 255, 0. O. F. of Granton, has honored F. Morley, by CoJN-The mntniripal council for electing him delegate to the HighCIL. the township of Biaunshard met at the Court, which meete at Niagara, on 23, township hail, RU1111och, nn Monday inst. 1\Ir. 111"14'Y has served the the let hist. Mr. W. Graham, of `t. • Ooert as R. S. for a ennsiderable time. Marys was present and called the at-.,. -Distemper sumo the horses tentiou of the beard to the dangeere is •and something similar among the state of the highway at, the milwaaX people.-Mr. Ahem lex around r lan. te' of 1 Fergie. crossing. west of the town, anoint.; to , , the interests of Thea lately 1uonitec; the hn depth of the rondo;ty ea :sed afterert'lutnal insurance Co. -Air, R by the death and widtaof the ditches B. Henderson a fernier teacher gave on each aisle of the road; he himself � bad a very narrow es enee from being the shnol a call the ether day. -Thos. t.hrowu into one of these ditches a few binsela's little daughter, who wits so days ago. Ile urged the council to very low with inflammation of the take a tion in this mutter slut have lungs, is convalescent. these ditc•les tiled mud tilled in. before' ��tirr•1a. iotme accident ()retitled which would be • sure to follow if the road i.e allowed to ! BRIEFS -Messrs. Delgaty and Fair - hall conducted evangelistic services at the Zion appoiutment on Sunday even - nig. - Messrs Ralph Handford and Frank Anderson spent Sunday home in their "Red Coats." -W. R. Elliott left on Friday with a load of horses for \Vitelipeg.-Mrs. C. W. Vail is confin- ed to her lied through i11ness. - The 1\'n.n•tn's Miss.0Trar;v Society met _at the resideecce Of Mrs. Sheardown on Tuesday afternoon. -Miss Martha Hill left nn Thursday evening for London. -Miss Della hill is at her aunt's Mrs. Brewer, Exeter - Geo. Essery and family paid a visit upon friends at Crediton last week. - G. S. Haggith spent Snnalty:a.t leant.-Anumber from Ceu1rel.at,.vent .o Eliiuville yesterday to attend the Con yen time -Efforts will be made on Sunday next to collect a 1�'1tvs 4 )P'abliehers And Proprietor Fiwnasan his i ed bats. They were the centre of ttrat taoilast week, tbe ei izeas Fol owing aro the market quotations. wheat 75to Barley 20 to 24 Oafs 17 to 19 Peas 38 to 39 Hay 17.00 to $fi:OU Butter to 12 E -us . 15 to 15 . Timothy seed .......... ...82.50 to 82.75 Cloverseed 34.00 to $5.00 POLITICAL MEExxNo.-. The annual meeting of the South. Huron Liberal Association was held iu Hensali on Thursday last. There was a good at- tendance notwithstanding the bad state of the roads. The following of- ficers were elected :-Pres., Geo. Pac- t Ewen, Hermit ; vice-pres„ F, Kibler, Zurich ; secy-trees., W. Fraser, Stan- ley. District Chairmen :- Seaforth, 1). D. Wilson ; Teckersmith, H. McCart- ney ; Usborne, Jno. Essery ; Stephen, W tu. Lewis ; Stanley, J. Ketchen !lay, Solomon Ilardy ; Hensel!, Dr. 11iebairuxid Bayfield, John- Morgan. WEDDING BELLS. -.41 fashionable weddiug took place in the Methodist church on Wednesday, the contract- ing parties being John D.. Dick. of Thornbury and Miss Carrie, daughter of Wm. Cha»pnlan, of Hay township. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Kerr, in the invective of some 60 invited guests. The bride was sup- ported by 'Miss M. Dick, while W. Chapman, acted as groomsman. The bride and bridesmaid c aeh wore pale green silk and looked charming. Af- ter the ceremony, a wedding feast was served at the residence o115I2. andMrs. E. Rennie, Hensall, The young couple are well and favorably known in this neighlaorhoud. and have the hearty good wishes ofa large circle of friends. Beux s. --Mr. F, G Arnold, has sold his store at present occupied by Mr, Jahn Wiesmilier, (and formerly by Mr' Bouthron,) to Mr. Robert Bell, Pe of this village for a good. price. We un- derstand that IVIr. 13e11 intends as soon as the weather is favorable, re- moving the present building and er- ecting in its ulace a substantial brick bock. Thus our village shows signs improving and extending. -Mr. Rohl•. J. Carlisle is in Whitechurch and Brussels, visiting his ci 'cars, Mrs. G. French, and Mrs. G. Halliday. -Mr. Chas. Chapman, Wito has been from t home the past two years, is this week I 1 visiting his parents and renewing iold acquaintances. -Mr. Manning, of Exeter, formerly of Rodgerville, was , in the village this week calling on friends. -Mrs. Jas. White, is and has beeu quite poorly this week.-M'ss H. Sutheriatncl and her cousin Miss S. Carroll, were in Exeter the past week speeding a few days. -Miss Pinch of Stratford, (formerly ,,t• 1 , ter) was in Hensel' this week t14.. gieet of Mrs. Jas White. -Miss Carroehan of Eg- mondville, who was here during the Bpast week, the guest of Miss Ettio allentine has returned home. -The many friends of Mr. John Patterson, of Rodgerville, will regret to learn that he is seriously i11, and we hope soon to hear of his recovery. -Miss McSberry, his neice, and present housekeeper vas also taken ill about the same time, the end of last week, and is still in a very critical condition. --Mr. James Wood, of Usborne, who accompanied his sister Miss Lizzie to Lns Angeles, California fu the interest of health, has returned urned home de- lighted lighted with his trip and the gran- deurof the scenery and climate there. His sister still remains with friends there and is improving greatly in i health. --On Sabbath evening last the i revival services which have been in progress in the Methodist church for the past four or five weeks, were brought to a close. The attendance was good all Through and mac •.c good has resulted, both in the way of in - gathering and quickening of those al- ready iu the fold. -Quarterly service was held on Sabbath morning when the Church was crowded and an excellent sermon delivered by the Pastor Rev. Mr. Kerr. There is and has been considerable sickness in our village during the past week. Sev- ere colds or la grippe, being the chief cause. -The Rev. J. S. Henderson gave the first of his series of sermons to the young people on Sabbath last and intends continuing them for a et -umber of weeks. The friends of T. 3 Berry and Messrs Bell &Horton, who recently shipped four carloads of hor- ses from here to the Old Country have received ward that they were getting along nicely and having a good pas- sage. -Mrs. Hays of Forest, who has been spending several weeks with Mrs U. A. McT)onuell, returned home last week, accompanied by Mrs. McDon- nell. -The Reading Room bas been closed, the library ouly remaining. It was not sufficiently patronized. ie - M. Ellwood, barber, has disposed of remain in its ltr•e.•ent. state. The reeve stated thartit was the int eel ion of the cottmc11 10 take action in Llai- mat lel' alar soon as sprime opens up. Chi' auditors submitted i 1eaun•'i tat 'ht. 'teard which \C,.1.; • ,' ••'r.! tt. ewe volmlimiltl'l . •s e.eer e• 1 i - • v Iran eS:a,, t ,•eti..it• tri ceulpared the w:.riettS est•. • t •,• cheek -book, and found it c•,rrt•y•e.. 1 P also final the hp1:a1 expen dittire 10 be $15.22I.50, and the. total receipts to be $19,921.34 )oaring a balance in the: hands of the treasurer of .$4 009.81. We fart her find the total assets to be $5.637.05, and the. toediia.h'iities lei be $4,200, leaving ae h•t]:aalc•,• of assets over liabilities of 181 i77.t:yr IIANDSOD:E 1}'J'<1Trrl1Erl. Sometimes n.4ei,;htiV 4,lnteees. pi in nice stuns for the f:inrina•stricken people ales op sallow op.; (id :lest roys I in India. -Quarterly meeting was held the attrau:tiveness of haunt~':ue feat -'10 the 'Ie t.had!st central on Sunday tire,. Ln all such casts Scott's Euiul_ l na010171., at large congregation being 'siop will build up the system and inn present. Fifteen 11(14.' members were part frcesliness toad beauty. 1•et•eivcd into the church and over one• hundred received the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. - Mr. Murray Miller and Mrs. A. Rohit snag epent Sunday at Wes. Llt!soe1's - Herb Heudford was meat on l•rutehe$ •la1 rteesday. Chaps. Cruise, of St. Thomas, 22years of :i•ge, swallowed a da.c of iu e'c:t poi- son with suicidal motives. but the poison hurtled his 'mouth, atud he• ran • for a doctor. Ile will re over. • LEAi This and ext Month Special Bargains will be given thraughout entire Stock as we intend to make room Spring purchases our for ANI Elul? i PID o g All Winter Good must be regardless of cost. We need money and everything roust go. Ali Dollen Come and see what CASH PRICES are doing. 777STOCK 'FAKE! 1G A regular sacrifice is prienised, so spend your mighty dollars wisely. • rown & Pr. eetero STORES AT O0EDITON AND ZURICH. I, �ati- BttiErs.—A number of the Band boys were in Seai',n•t It last week, vis- iting' Mr. R.prh tL•Leocl, alio is very low wit's con nal eine. Naw; with his OILING death is exp• ctt•d any time. Mr, I - McLeodwas the tint Band teacher. here alai WnS a. geraerid favorite of all iwho marble his acquaintance. -Mr. H. F. Ed wards,' left for a visit 1n London township latstwea'k.--A number of the I young folks attended a social held at 1 Mr. John Reid's, near Varna, last I week and report :t pleasant titne.- Miss Annie nie Miller, who has been visit- ing in Clinton, the ]past while, took suddenly i11, to rile there, but is recov- ering again. -Miss Lizzie Ferguson, is at present visiting friends in Clinton, The electric lights have not been running the past week owing to some break in the machinery. We hope tot sere ahem gr'irng snore. --A. E. Erwin A. Peck and Wiry. Wilds, spent it couple ofdays near Parkhill'visiting friends, last :week. -Mr. (nen. Peck, who was visit.ing:at Mr, Wu. 1)owsen's 'near Blake, the last tee elle-, ;returned home on Friday,- • s•°oipt, Lamont, retuned bele fitit <il ;otna, last week, whore he sp,,nt the: last six Months. -''.'hos. Stinsnu. hes started a l)1 i be lr. ;, :n ibir. Thos.- Cameron's shop. ae i5ll him success in his new underi king;. --The band are in - fecal a ;; 71;)Id a concert soon. A grand prr :pus will be preppared. A. treat, don't . miss it. Date will be given later on. -Special Meetings are being held in:the Presbyterian church. every evening this week oirklb GON 3 Our $8.75. Dinner Sets,. Are over half gone. Come and see our Tea Setts, Toilet Setts, and Glassware at prices that, are bound to sell. No Two Prices With us ; =;-e have come to stay. We take the lead for Choice Tresis Groceries, Fancy. Biscuits, . Fruits, Pickles, Canned Goods, Etc. Come and try a sample of our Teas and Coffee, Coffee ground while y ou wait. J. S. CASE, HIENSAL,L 11 were thronging to see the curiosities. Some Wag finally gave the joke awa when it was learned that red brick bats carefully placed in a box, formed the ;attraction, There were many crest -fallen people in Hensall on Thursday last. (reenway BRIEFS. --Death has visited our vil- lage again, Mrs. Henrietta Eggert, at the advanced age of 69 years. The funeral seryice was held in Grace church. Conducted by Rev, Mr. Eby of .Pa.shwood, Her remains were laid away in the Delaney cemetery, --If some of the Canadians who went to Brazil a few years ago and are now returning to Montreal, knew of many of the good farms for sale in Ontario they might be glad to settle in this garden of the world, We believe that in the near future every farm for sale in Ontario will be bought by a better class of fanners, than are on some of our good. land. Matey of our good farmers claim they can Make fermi ng pay at the present low prices. Mr. Fred Koding caught 8 rats in less than half a data. Middlesex County Council. The Middlesex County Council con- sidered the question of reducing the Warden's salary from $800 to $200 a year, and decided contrary to a re- commendation frown the Finance Com- mittee, to continue it at $8300, as in the past.. The Councillors assn acted generously towards themselves by making their pay $3 a day, with aten- cent nrtldenge, instead of $2 a day and mileage as before, They also de- cided, after heeling a report from the Jail Committee, that two turnkeys and a watchman were sufficient at the County Jail. W. E. Williams, of Clandeboye, was appointed County student at the Ontario Agricultural College for 1897. Warden Leitch, and Councillors Bennett and It. W. Jack- son, were named to represent the county at the annual meeting of the Weetern Fair Association. Win. Ell- wood was chosen high School 1'r•u::tee for Lneitn, vice J. W. Orme, resigned ; and R. H. O'Neil was re-elected to the High School Board of these= village. The Council received a report from Sheriff Cameron, showing that 1,479 days of hard labor were performed in the County Jail during 1596. By months the work was as follows:-- January,145 days; February, I07 days; March, 162 days ; April and May, 152 days each ; June, 010 days ; July, 106 days ; August, 101 clays ; September, 138 days ; October, 101 slays ; Novem- ber, 69 days; Deeetnher, 80 days. Ten- ders were ordered to be called for the construction of a, bridge over Mud Creek-, on the roadway leading into Parkhill, the said road to be used in lieu of the town line. The following school trustees were appppointed:-1-low- ard Gardiner, for \Vaardsville High School ; Sann'l J. Walker, for the Glencoe High School ; James H. Eng- lish, for Stralhroy Collegiate Instil ate, and Thomas Watson, for the Parkhill school, Mr. D. Stanley, of Luean, was appointed auditor for 1897, and the Warden appointed David J. Donald- son, of Caradoc, as nig auditor. . Dashwood SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is the standin of the pupils in S. 8, Hay,for the mnth of January. The nber of names on the roll is 31: average atten lance 20. The average attendance was small owing to the uu- favorable weather. - IV, Daniel Eck- stein, John Livengc.od, Conrad Miller, William Eckstein ; Sr. III, Ida Wal - per, Emma Walper ; Jr. III, Listra Eckstein, Annie Schroeder, George Schroeder, Arthur Weber, William Shoemaker ; II, Elenora Walper, Clara Eckstein, Authur Trentnner, Norman Eckstein, Lizzie Betehen, Louis Walper ; Pt.II, Alma Liven- good, Willie Schroeder, Viola Geiger, Laura Geiger, Fred Raider, Herman Walper ; Sr. Pr. I. Alfie Truemner, Adeline Rader, Willie Messener, Clara Messener ; Jr. Pt. I, Lydia Schroeder, Doretha Truemner, Tillie Schroeder ; Class A, Daniel Messener. Thos. SNELL, Teacher. BRIEFS. — It• is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of Mrs. Adan' Mentz, of Tavistock, daughter of A. Birk, of this place, will ch sad event occurred on Friday last at the age of 21 years The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Mautz had scarcely been married two years when she was cal- led away to try the realities of another world. -The revival meetings are still going on in the Evangelical church. Mr. Eby is beiug assisted by Rev. Mr. Brandt, of Zurich. -Chas. Hartleib, hardware merchant, of Zurich, was in the village on Saturday. -Miss Marry England, of the Goshen Line, is very ill. -The flax mills had to shut down on Monday owing to the soft weather. -Mr. Obis, of this place, was married to Mrs. Grube, of Logan township.- Aaron Musser met with a painful ac- cident while engaged in Willert's saw mill on Monday last. A sliver from ra log mime in cpntaet with the saw and Mr. Musser in trying to take it away, and in so doing, get his hand in contact `with the saw severing one of his fin .ers from bis right hand. -Arthus Stelck is on the sick list. We hope to see him arotuid again soon. --There will be no services . in the Evangelical, church on Sunday,owing to the dedi- catinn of the new church at Crediton. Remember the K. 0. T.' M. oyster supper on the 18th inst. A good time is expected. Admission 25 and 15 cts. -Miss Tillie Kibler, of Zurich, is visit ing at J. Kellermnan's. - To get relief from indigestion, bil- iousness, constipation or torpid liver without disturbing* the stomach or. purging the bowels, take a few doses, of Carter's'" Little Liver Pills, they will please "you. Enmv111a. B IE . Ii Fs- T Convention S. ono elation of the Exeter District of the Methodist church was in session here yesterday. There was a large attendance. -The mayor was in sore distress on Sattir- dray, sotne one having stolen one of his calenders from the town had. The song now is "who.istole my cal- ender; it used to be "Rays have some thing,"'especially When some one else paid for it.—The Council Mei, Saturday when considerable limbless wits tran- sacted. -An oyster supper will he ten- dered the late Clerk, G. W 'Holman, at Mc0anley's hoteLon Thursday even- ing next. --The anniversary of the Methodist church will be held here on Sunday and Monday the 2lst and' 2nd inst. Sermons will he prealched on Sunday by the Rev. T, T. George, of Delaware. On Monday` evening an old faslioned tea meeting will be given by the ladies of the church. A special invitation is extended to all.. Coyne and enjoy a treat. Remember the date, Biddulph. COUNCIL, -'The Council met pursuant to adjournment. The Reeve, Deputy Reeve and Councillors, John Abbott and F. A. Ryan present. Minutes of last meetingg were rend, approved and signed by tlae Reeve. -A huge num- ber of accounts were ordered to be paid. -Wm. Toohey, Secy.Treal;:., P. S. S. No. 3, made application to have Lot 28, con, 0, taken from P. S. S. No. 4. and attached to P. S. S, No. 3. - Moved by F. A. Ryan, seconded by John Abbott, that the application o Wm. Toohey to have Lot 28, con. 0. taken from P. S. S. No. 4, and attach- ed to P, S. S, No, 3, be considered at the next meeting of the Council and that the Clerk notify all parties con eerned. Carried. - Moved by F. A Ryan, seconded by John Abbott that G. W. Hodgins, Collector, is hereby instructed to continue the col- lecton of unpaid taxes and return the Roll not later than the 10th of Feb- ruary. Carried. - Moved by John Abbott, seconded F. A. Ryan, that the cneuhuz' from the W. C.'1'. U. of Toronto, asking a grant for the Horne of Young Women be considered at the next meeting of this Council. Carried. -Moved by Geo. Westmaan, seeunded by John Abbott, that the Reeve and Clerk sign the report re -township debentures to the Minister of Agri - ;culture and transmit the same. Car- • ried.-The Council adjourned to meet again on Monday the lst day of March, 1897 at 10 a. us. W, D. STANLEY, Clerk. �.• VI -borne Counonl• 1 The Council met on the 6th inst., pursuant to .atljcurnnlent, Ali mem- bers being present. Minutes of previous meeting were read, approved and signed by the Reeve. Keddy- Hunter. -That the tender of the Exeter Times to do the print- ` ing usually required by the Munici- pality for the year 1897, for $48 be ae- : cepted.- Carried. j Delhridge - Hunter. - That the Auditor's Report as presented be ac- cepted ; that 150 copies of the report be printed for distribution, and that the Auditors be paid $5 each. -Car- ried. Hunkin-Keddy.-That F. W. Farn- cnmhe's account, for award &e, re- Delhridge drain be paid. -Carried. Hunkin-Delbridge.-That By -Law No. 3, 1893, be repealed and a new By - Law drafted in lieu thereof. -Carried. Reddy- Hunter. -- That, P. Coates, Treasurer, be paid $70 salary in full for 1896. -Carried. Hunter-Delbridge.-That By -Laws 'Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 as read a third time be passed, signed by Reeve and the i ccnpoI'atinn seal attached. -Carried. The Clerk WAS instructed to call for I tenders for Rock elm lumber. Council adjourned on motion of W. • Delbridge, seconded by W. Keddy, to meet April 3rd ate 2 o'clock p. m. FRANCIS MORLEY, Clerk. P. S. Secretaries of Trustee Boards a w ill pfeese not ify • .me of names, and addresses of 'Trustees and Teachers, see. 18 (3}.Public School Act -1896, The Nova Scotia House of Assembly passed a hill appointing July 1 a pub- lic holiday. This is the first time that Do,niuinn Day •has been recognized by the Nova Scotia Assembly. That tired languid feeling and dull headache is very disagreeable. Take two of Carter's Little Liver Pills be- fore rt tiring, and you will find relief. They never fail to do good. r Stock frrakirm Sale. We will offer special bargains in all our Woollen Goods. Viy * Special Sale O1P Woman's Underwear. We want to reduce stock be- fore entering`np our Stock Book. J. P. Roses Pariihlli In the Parkhill annual live bird match held on the fair grounds, the following was the score : (Ten shots each. Ira Bice 9 W. Cunningham 7 James Donaldson - 6 iiatthew Thompson 9 T. D. McColl - 7 John Boland 7 \V, Bawclen - 6 A. Muller 6 R. Jackson far W.' 4 Brew:,ter WEDDING BELLS. -On Tuesday last Clover Lea, the residence Mr. Wm Tut•ubull, was the scene of a pleasing event, it being the the marriage of his eldest daughter Agnes, to James Spittal, of Rockwood, :!lens The bride was accompanied by her cousin Miss Agnes McGlougall, who acted as bridesmaid, while the groom was sup- ported by his brother, Allen. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. A. Ciu•riere„ of Grand Bend, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. A wedding dinner was served after which the bridal party left to take the train east, to visit his rela- tives, prior to leaving for their home in Manitoba. Their many friends wish them every :iappivars. ereciiton.. CHURCH DEDICATION AT CREDITON. The programme covers eight days, as follows. Friday,Feb.1211I, 7.30 p. in. -sermon (Gorman) -by the Rev. H. Dierlamm, of Chesley, Ont. Saturday. Feb. 13th, 2 p. ns. -sermon (Ger- man)-by German)-by the Rev. C. F. Braun, of .Alleghany, Penn. Saturday, Feb.13th. 7.30 p. m. -sermon (Ger man) -by the Ivey. J. G. Litt, of Campden, Ont. Sunday. Feb. 14th. 10 a. in. -Dedication ser- mon (Germ n) -by Bishop S. C. Bryfogel, of Reading, Yens. Sunday. Feb. 14th, 2 p. m. -sermon (English) -by the Bishop. Sunday. Feb.14th, 7 p. m. -sermon (German) -by the Bishop Monday, Feb. 15th, 7 p. m. -lecture (English) -by the Bishop • title : "Glimpses of Europe with .American Eyes." Tuesday, Feb. lGth, 7.30 p. ns. -organ Recital and service of praise-(Englisu and German.) INJURY AND NEGLECT. HE FAILED INHEALTH AND STRENGTH -HIS KIDNEYS ACHED ANL Hat, TooK DOOD's KIDNEY PILLS. Deseronto, Feb. 8 (' perm) -Among business people here, and especially by his fellow workman great Intex:eest has been taken in the ease of Mr. :Nunes Stokes, who for the last fifteerx years has been shipper for the Millburn Company. Lately he lad run down in health and strength to the point of being compelled to quit work and his re- covery now as the result of using Dodd's Kidney Pills, is the talk of the town. On seeing Mr. Stokes he said:- "Fran over -lifting and strain 'I suf- fered greatly from kidney trouble, be- ing advised after all else bacifteited, to use Dodd's Kidney Pills, front. the first dose I got relief, and hundreds ofpeo- ple here can vouch for nay cure." Sale. Having purchased the business of C. Zwicker, we will offer. the stock at greatly reduced prices for ---"GaNtll olscnd Produce Ofi-�A ye Having decided to adopt the system of buying for cash and selling for cede or the equivalent, we can convince you by giving us a call, that our prices :tee very much lower than any one doing business under the old system. The stock is large mid well assorted, and in gond order to make room for Spring Goods, we will dispose of the same regardless of costa• We will make a reduction of 25% off all Ready-in;tde clothing ; the stock is No. 1 and fully assorted 'with BOY'S YOUTH'S and MEN'S Suits. Also about 20 Freize Ulst ers atless than cast price. FUR COATS,FUIi, CAPES, MEN'S BEAVER and PERSIAN CAPES, will be sacrificed to cleat. LADIES' MANTLES, about 20, to clear, at from $1.00 to $5.00each,former price $4.00 to $10.00, and this season's goods. DRESS GOODS,' FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, CO'rTONADES, TWEEDS, FACTORY COTTON, etc., at very close ),rices. Remnants of Tweeds, Dress Goocls, Flannels, Prints, etc., at less than half prices. for 1.00 • Yellow Sugar Groceries, best Granulated Sa„al, 23 pounds$ , 2Z3 Oound' for $1:00 ; best Green Rio Couto., 7 pounds fax $1.00; large size Sugar, ake 5 cents ; Globe Wash Boards, 121. cents ; 7 bars of Dinglean's .Electric Soap, for 25 cents ; 6 bars of -Comfort or Sweet Bonne Soap, for 25 cents ; Forest City Baking Powder 1 pound Sealers for 20 cents, and other lines at: corresponding prices at the CHAP CASH S OLE, cRiEOI'raii PR; A C;ALI SOLIOI:tED, ASH CHAS. ZWI r