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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1897-6-17, Page 11 `TWENTY—FOURTH YEAR NO. 39. uter H CJRON .& MIDDLESEX GAZETTE. EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING- JUNE 17th, 1897. gimr5. A SAVED DOLLAR is a MADE DOLLAR. Last week we advertised bargains in MillinerY and clothing. Only a few chances are left. Cut Your Shoe Bili In Twos Brinsley. BRIEFS. — Mr. McMillan, of Rat Portage, has been the guest of Wm Darling for a few days recently.—The remains of Mrs, S. Hodgins, of Step- hen, were interred in St. Mary's cemetery of this place on Sunday last. A large numbers were present to pay their respects to the memory of the departed, The bereaved family and friends have the sympathy of the corn - in unity in this,their hour of affliction. This week it is shoes we are offering at prices Zurich. pointed to a fine pointy We fit all feet known, narrow, thin, short and long, fit thele with wearable shoes, at (money saving prices. There is nothing of the "spicier and fly business" in the line of Gloves we offer at a. dollar; frankly, the only profit we hovel on t:bese is the advertising they give us. Profit, loss and cost all join hands to make this your golden I shoe opportunity: I R. S. FORD & CO. WOODHA 1. Clandeboye BRIEFS.—Mr. Edsell Collins is seri- ously prostrated with that dread dis- ease appendicitis.—W..W. Blarkwell left last week for I' osslancl, B. C., where he will engage in the egg busi- ness. — Win. Williams recently sold 1,000 bushels of wheat to our popular grain buyer at 70 cts. per bushel.—Eli Bice killed a fine Shorthorn cow recent- ly by giving her saltpetre instead of €alts. -•-last week a painful accident befel Miss Mary Devine, of Clinton, who is living with the family of Eli C ! Bice. Miss Devine stepped upon a brick beside which was a coarse piece • of glass, and her foot slipping upon the latter she received a deepcut above tha ankle, which bled profusely. Dr. Jones attended to the wound. She will be confined to the house for some time. Centralia. BRIIFa.--Hot weather.— Rev. W. IL Butt and J. Essery have returned from Oonference.—C. W. Veil and wife are attending a family re -union at Delaware.—Ulis, the eldest son of Marshall Bloomfield cued here a week ago Sunday at the age of 20, and was ,buried in the Fairfield cemetery on Monday. --Rev. S. Salton, who is to succeed W. H. Butt in the pastorate of the Methodist church, is spoken highly of. He was over one day last week taking stock of his new field of labor and expressed himself as beiug well pleased.—The Epworth League purpose picnicing .at the Bend, on Tuesday of next week.—A phonograph concert was given in the church on Monday evening by Mr. Park, of Lon- don. Though the audience was not large, it was an appreciative one, and the entertaainuleu t was Most enjoyable. ^ N d 4LVANlZED SHE WIND L O 1 MI LLS .icor POWER and PURI PING wri,h PATENT ROLLER LLER and BALL BEA RINGS. ..Manufactured by GOOLD, SHAPLEY and MUIR CO. Our Ideal Willa Mills have made a great name throughout Can- ada, and are unsurpassed for quality •or power. They are the only Wheels -with the patent Roller and Ball Bearings, and the only power mills absolutely safe, for they cannot run .away. Send for illustrated circular. Fifty mills erected in Exeter and •vicinity last year, all of which have given satisfaction. All these mills are • erected and set running by practical -• experts and we can fully guarantee ,then. 'OUR Steel Power Wind Mills have conic to stay and the rapid increase of our trade is sere evl- . donee that C'anadiatus aro wide awake in their appreciation of their value. Soiree skeptics fear - that a cutting -box or grinder cannot bo run with a wind mill ; but we positively guarantee • our 12 -foot mill to drive any ordinary cutting - box, or our Post Grinder, in a twelve to fifteen nine wind ; and the 14 -foot wheel gives nearly • double the power of a 12 -foot, and will ran our Maple Leaf Grinder to perfection. 1+.xpor- ;.iencoproves that there is'sntll iect good wind to give power for all .ordinary faint work. In ..addition to the above machines, the root pul- per, or any light machinery, can bo driven; and, by using a pumping attachment, water can bo pumped as well. THE CELEBRATED "Maple Leat Grinder„ 'Ten inch rover- -sible plates, relief ;: springs,•ball bear- ing plates, shake ; feed, grinds fine and fast. Send • for circular. For price, .cal t'"'•gies, t. Masi, . , L;,jy G Agent aa c For Huron Middlesex and Perth. Blake. BRIEFs.—Mr. W. J. Douglas and Mr. R. McLinchey returned on Monday last from an extended trip through Middlesex county, being entertained while away byMr. Robert Nichol. We understand that they are thinking seriously of settling in that district, and hope that their visit proved en- tirely satisfactory.—Wellington Fee has recently sold a very fine horse to Mr. Hayter, at a good figure.—Joseph A Douglas is expected home this week, and if all signs hold true, he will not return alone Granton. BIIIEFs.--lir, and Mrs. A1liertRobin- son, of Brantford, are here attending the funeral of their neice; also Mr. Wm. Middleton and his daughterinas, of London.—Messrs. George Foster and David Tyerntan, have eaehanged farms, and eachintends takingpossess- ion, of his new property in the fall.— Bright, sparkling, full of vivacity, living in the participation of the joys and sorrows of her associates, in mak- ing the comforts and enjoyments of life in her mother's home more enjoy able, ever ready with a cheerful smile or a sympathizing tear, at, the early age of 20 years, and just blossoming into beautiful womanhood—such was the earthly life that closed, when on Saturday morning last the spirit of the late Miss Nettie Brooks took its flight to enter on a brighter sphere of action and enjoyment in the eternal praises of the Master she so ]ouch loved. Mon day a large concourse followed the re- mains to their last resting -place in the Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Greenway BRIEFS. -Sir Knight G. A. Maloney, of Gamlachie, paid. Union tent No. 48 of the Maccabees, an official visit, last week and spent nt several evenings ng strtiu train- ing the Sir Knights in the new work. Several new members were added to the Order. On Sunday last about 30 Sir Knights, of Sylvan, met here and marched from Union tent to the Bos- ton Methodist Church,when Rev. Mr. Hart preached a very interesting and instructive sermon.—B. Howald, with eight men, started the brick work of the new church last Tuesday, and will have everything in readiness for the laying of the corner stone, Jubilee day,Jiine 22nd.—Jos.Bropheyattendecl the Biddulph District meeting of the L. O. L. Association at Centralia,last Monday.—A large number went to Guelph, Iast Saturday, and were high- ly pleased with their trip to the 0..A. College. North Middlesex Farmers' Institute is booming.—A large crowd is expected at the Garden Party here June 22. Mr. and Mrs. Ohas. Stone are visiting friends in Granton. Mr. John Andrews, of Clandeboye, is visiting friends and relatives here this week. •, •o, liashwood. BRIEFS.—At the semi-annual meet- ing of the Young Peoples' Association on Thursday evening, May 27th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term : President, John Fenn ; yice-president, Mary Shelter ; record- ing secretary, Thomas Snell; corres- ponding secretary, Lizzie Guenther ; treasurer, John Winkenweder•; organ- ist, Fanriy Snell; librarian, Jacob Miller.—The Dashwood flour mills, which have been closed down for a considerable time in order to have new machinery put in,commencecl again on Monday. This is now one of the best mills in the county, and Mr. Eidt de- serves the hearty support of the farm- ers of the surrounding coantry,as well as of the citizens of Dashwood.—The public school will 11 ,ld their annual picnic on Friday in H. Bossenberry's grove at Grand Bend. A good time is expected.—The Sunday School Con- vention which was held in the Evangelical church last week was a success. Every session was well at- tended.—The brick work of the new school is completed. 'When complet- ed Dashwoodwill have one of the finest school houses iu the county. - Mr. Pfaff has connmencaad the foundation for his new residence on Main street.— The Lady Maccabees held their usual picnic at Grand Bend on Friday.—H. Bosseuberry, of Grand Bend, was in the village on Tuesday.—Quite a num- ber from here went to Exeter on Satur a day to hear Mr. Wllitnoy:`J. Wam- bold was in Exeter on Tuess'iclay'The farmers have commenced then -road= work. Let the villagers follow suit as the sidewalks are badly in need. of repairs. Dr. Ransom, of Claremont, Minne- sota, visited at JohnDuu Far- quhar, + can s, _ I'ax quhar,111st week. The doctor is 6feet, 2 inches in height, weighs 240 pounds,. and is a millionaiir'e, but although so wealthy does not lead an idle life, as he is spending only one week in Can- ean. hili'rvinr!• ]curl tn:hie i'', rt.irc+: I?n ..:.•4 c ;in.'aa, .., BRIEFS.—Rev. J. Strempfer, former pastor of the Luthern church here, but Year ; it has been the most tardy who now resides in Toledo, has been seeding in the memory of the oldest here on a visit.—Rev. George Fink- inhabitant. BidduIph. BRIEFS.—P. Curtin shipped several cars of fat cattle from Lucan station Monday.—John Harlton, of the Sauble line, who has been for treatment, in the London Asylum, has returned to his home again, completely restored. —Miss Ida Elliott and Mrs. Love, of Clandeboye, purpose spending the summer months at Sault Ste. Marie. -- James Towhey, Biddulph, erected a large barn on Monday last, on the Bobbins' homestead, --The weather has been favorable for the past few weeks, yet after all the spring grain is not too good for this season of the beiner, of Milverton, has been here visiting his brother, F. Kibler.—This l:lrattd Bend. section was visited by a heavy rain BRIEFS, — The weather has been last week accompanied by some hail more favorable last week for rafting and heavy thunder. Lightning struck logs. There were upwards two thou- the chimney on Thomas Holden's house and ran down the chimney and stove pipes on to the floor and out though the wall. Mrs. Holden and children was in the house at the time but no one was hurt. It also struck two trees near J. Waltz's house, on the Babylon line, and one tree caught fire and burned. Ailsa Craig. BRIEFS.—The excursion ou Satur- day to the model farm at Guelph was welllpatronized from this village and vicinity, for 200 tickets were sold at the station, The visitors were highly pleased with the day's outing,—Mr. Win. Halburt, of Leroy, N. Y., isvisit- for wheeling.—The note seats for the ing-friends and relatives in the village school which the trustees were obliged sand logs shipped.—The re -opening of the Presbyterian church has been postponed for one week on account of the painting not being dry. -The Methodist Sunday School picnic in connection with the Grand Bend cir- cuit was held here on Tuesday.—There were several froth here took in the excursion to the Model Farin, at Guelph, on Saturday; while others took in \Vr. Whitney's gathering at Exeter, and report having a good time.—Miss Edith and Beatrice Robin son, of Exeter, called on friends here on Tuesday, and are looking well.— Will Atkins and friend, of Parlhili, were out on their wheels on Sunday, The roads are now getting fairly good and vicinity.—Misses Maggie and Annie Macarthnr returned home after spending two weeks with friends at Forest.—Rev. James Coatts, pastor of the Baptist Church Here, will occupy the pulpits of the Nairn and Beechwood churches next Sunday in the absence of Rev. Mr. Elliot, who is attending the general assembly in trete work about finishpped.---lir, hurt held In the several churches here next :Methodist cburah on Sunday evening to get on amount of the increasing number of children are expected here in a few days.—lir. Seale, of Clinton, erected two monuments in the country last week, one for Mrs. John Sherritt and the other for Mr. ('arriere's little' cloy,—John Taylor, of Port Blake, is busy building a silo, and leas the con - Winnipeg. --Special services will be of the Sylvan circuit, reached in the Sunday, to commemorate the 60th Year of her majesty's reiggu.—Mrs. Agnes Knox -Black, her slaughter, and friends from Philadelphia, are visiting at Mr. Robert Hunter's, Lobo.—We are pleased to see Mr. Hetherington, night operator at the G. T. R.. is able to be out after a severe attack of sick- ness. Stephen. Bainiss.—Plie marriage of Mr. H. Wing, merchant, Shipka, and Miss Lydia Ratz, of New Uaniburg, took place at New Hamburg on the 2nd inst. The happy couple arrived at their future home last week. We extend our congratulations.—A union picnic of the Methodist Sabbath schools of Shipka, Greenway and Grand Bend, was held at the latter place on the 11th of June.—Mr. Richard Barry, of Khiva, has now C recovered from lit. v 1 recent illness.— b R'.— The walls of the fine new brick school at Dashwood are rapidly progressing upward. Already a new fence has been placed around the yard. The building is to be completed and fit for occupation at the commencement of the school terns in August. It will be necessary to engage another teacher in addition to the two already employed, as the school will opon with three rooms.—Misses Emma and Lizzie Ratz attended the marriage of their aunt, Miss L.Ratz, at New Hamburg, last week. CouxcrL.—Crediton, May 20th, 1808. All members present. Minutes of last meeting read and signed. Mr. Glavin requested sonic remuneration for injuries received in crossing a bridge some time ago. Resolved that said matter be left over till July meet- ing. The Conned then resolved itself into a Court of Revision. The follow- ing appeals were disposed of : Mr. Fenn requiring personal property tak- en off—J. Ford claims reduction on Lot 15, Con. 1—reduced $100; Mr. Stob ie, reduced $20; Eli Snell, reduced $40; T. Fallis, same as last year; R. Davis, no change; T. Sanders, no change: A. Brown added to assessment;J. Morley, added as M. F. Court closed and gen- to a full house. Cromsrcy. BRIEF€.—The weather has taken at change of late and we are now enjoy- ing some fine slimmer weather.—Mr. James Miller of Atwood visited his father and mother on Saturday and Sunday last.—In the absence of the Pastor Rev, Mr. Scott, his horse while pasturing with some strange horses was badly kicked.—Mr. James Miller near this village lost a valuable work- ing horse one day last week this is the second bad. loss that has come to Mr. Miller of late.. -Miss Emma Hanna and Miss Duncan of Kirkton were the guests of Simon Miller on 'Wednesday- last.—Mr. Richard Speare, of Cromarty, butwho now resides in London, was married on Thursday of last week to Miss Ingram t gaani of Hay Township. Mr. Speare together with the bride visited under ude the parental ta ai roof few clays. --Tie Grand demonstration which was held here on Thursday last under the Independent Order of Foresters (Court 'Wilburn) No. 389, Staffs, was a grand success, and being I favored with excellent weather there was nothing to prevent everyone from haying a good time. Kirkton Bras, Band arrived on the grounds at 10 o'clock and greatly enlivened the proceedings throughout the day. The 1 speakers were J. A. McGillivray, 1 Supreme secretary and W. H. Ward- robe H. C. R. while C. H. Merryfiekl acted as chairman.—Two valuable cups were given as prizes for football and baseball being open to all clubs. A 1 game of football was first played I between Staffa and Kirkton clubs which resulted iu one goal in favor of Staffa. A game of baseball was next played which also resulted in favor of Staffa, having secured. 18 to 3 games. Statfa therefore won the two silver cups ; success to Staffa. The Ball which was held at night in Mr. McKellar's Hall was also a grand success. Crediton. BRIEFs.—Several of the Orangemen Additional Locals Mrs. Richard Davis is very ill. Wild strawberries are ripe. • Richard Terry and wife are visiting friends in Attwood. •- John Farmer was in Windsor this week on business. R. Nelson, of London, is calling on old friends in town this week. Considerable local matter has been crowded out of this issue for want of space. The members of the Exeter Fire Department pic-nic at the lake to -day, (Thursday, ) Wilbur Harrison has returned front Montreal, where he ran a produce business for a time. James Lang, who is visiting here front Manitoba, leaves fur the Old Country in afew days. Rev. IL Bray attended the Grand Lodge of Oddfellows, at Belleville, this week, as a delegate of Exeter Lodge. Thos. Oke, of Usborne, has porches ed a farm on the lith con. of Londo township, and will move there t shortly. A brother of John Mellott, living in Leamington, was very seriously injur- ed this week while coupling cars. His life is dispaired of. One of the women who was recently soliciting alms in Stephen township under false pretences, was last week committed to Goderich jail. The children and youths of the vil Inge will be provided with a program of games, etc. en June 22nd, at o'clock p, in., and in the evening wit a display of fireworks. A goodly stn has been collected which will ll given in prizes for .•ompetition in th various games, The games- will tack place on the recreation grounds. Rev. H. W. Locke leaves :shortly fo his new charge in Parkhill. H carries with bins the best wishes of Main street congregation, with whet he successfully labored during the pias three years. Mr. Locke is an able ex ponent of the gospel,a sound reasoner and one of the best preachers in th Conference, We commend him to the people of Parkhill, and the longe they know him, the better his efforts will be appreciated. '-_.—..— rylf.-•,•-- Senior Charlie Dyer. No. on Roll 78, average attendance 66, H. D. PRINGLE Teacher. ' Room ff—Sr. II, AnuieReid, George Jones, Percy Wood, Maud Quance, Isaac Horn, Katie Bartner; Jr. II, Violas Sutton, Fred Smith, Castor Willis, Gertie Gould, Charlie Long, May Quance. No. on Roll 83, aver- age attendance 65, J. M. ROBERTSON, Teacher. Rood 7—Sr. II, Frank Weekes, Getty Trevethick, Offa McPherson,. Frank Hooper, Nettie Moore, Aldewin Evens ; Jr. II, Maud Fauson, Mabel Williams, Marry Murray, John Ross, Lillie Acheson, Garnet Welsh. No. on roll, 73 ; average attendance, 61. LILLIE :N A1, Teacher, Sensall H. J. 0. COOKS, JOHN WHITE .& SONS Publishers and Prtprietors MABKT DEPOT, We Have A Record For Low Prices. New Prints in all the latest Designs. Special Sale of Ready-made Clothing. (Late with (farrow & Proudfootl Barrister - Below Co Solicitor, Notary Public. Hensall. Out. i - 0, J. Sutherland, Notary Public, ('onvey- n sneer, Commissioner, Fire Insurance agent, and Isaurer of Marriage Licenses. Leal docn- o pnonts carefully drawn at leaeoaabe lutes- Money to loan on real estate at low rates of in. terest. 011lee at the Post -office. Hensall { 0 Rots BRIEFS.--\Vm. Elder who has , just ,,, returned home from the Toronto Lni- _:- -- , versity, we notice has been successful ' , VICTORIA., GOD-QIVEN'. in passing his third year examination k; in connection With that institution, •1111 buil : beloved Empress Queen. and obtaining first class honors in , Truly for sixt:a' years thyself tons bast. Wen victoria. This iven. classics. Stewart McMordie, of ForHewho holds this little world _ Kippen, has also passed his second , Tint In the: hollow of His hand, decreed. 1 year examination with honors in : That then should r rule the . decreed. ed.p 2 moderns. These Youngmen are goodj• true ou shodalit of li en, David 'sseed, ire victoria, (Iod-given, h students and will before long make ! To•devs o'er i t tli s expanse and on the rel' la thetrmnrk,--.A, number of delegates of'. fling seri. e the Royal Tistricrs of Temperance Millions wlll ccleerate thy Diantondjubiloe e attended the district meeting at C'r'edi- len the cI con, . Aucl whe>n tIlia rneueration's gone and pas.. e ton on ZNednesdtty,--(i. 5niallaeoni17. Into the•(.reat Beyond of time iuul +:trice. visited iris nes in Iiirkten ell Sunday, Still will thy' name all homed be and last . • ✓ —Mr. Walker is relieving agent at the Meng:, eontinggcncrations;of the Iirittsh • e • station during then absence of L Harold, as yet unseen. race. +.. _ 1 whim he t n _ ` •BRIEFS. The Mclntyre's church, 8th Line Blanshart, intend holding their c annual anniversary on Sunday June 27th and Thursday "Dominion Day." r On Sunday Miss Nellie Davidson, of Exeter, will sing at both services and oil Dominion Day at the picnic. The music will be supplied by the Davidson Orchestra:;f.t splendid staff of:apeat.kers have been Secured and together with -• -- , other attractions a big time may be Middlesex County Notes, looked for.—Statute Labor is now he- -'-••--•- a ing clone in all directions, and side- Mr. Angus McLean has charge of wanks are being well looked aft•ertoo. Gillies & Sons' engine roost, :'bliss t --Mrs. S. Fort has been confined to ratig, at night. On Thursday night e bed for the past 1(ldays with :4n ;Meek last a tramp called on Angus and beg - of iufflatunuaatien.—It Is our sael duty ged his luneb, which Angus ave him. t this week to ehroniele the death cif In return the tramp snatched s cvattcli t Mrs. Wm. I)odtl who died on Friday n return from a nail in the engine i evening last after' at long and painful room and made tracks, with Angus eillness of over six months. She was in hot pursuit. Thetralnpshowedfight, e buried Sunday afternoon in the Mirk- and strings Angus with a stick, but tl tona closed with the tramp. tlla'e cemetery. at y. lir. and Miss Dodd have Angusp w the sympathy achy of theentire community. him down, choked him, and recovered s --Quite a number of our citizen~ at- ; the watch and chain. Ile then gave of tended the Zion picnic on Monday last (tile tramp a good drubbing. and kick - ll and report having e very enjoyable ('d hint out of the infill yard. kick- time.—On Tuesday evening, the 15th The village age of Delaware was thrown into •a stateof inst.,• (, excitement the. residence (. (u tnc of Robt. t I.dw,Lrd. 5 ' - ... Friday by • f 11 strikeof what . was the scene of >a happy event, nt it he_ . r( F wellz at looks c ing the marriage of Miss Florence mills I like a good flowing of oil. The to W. A. Sambrook, of Belmont. The well was put clown on the farm of Mrs. bride is one of the most popular young Bodkin, 011 the hill overlooking the ladles in this vicinity, . has sang in the i v illage on the eastside, and had reach- Methoclist Ohnreb (hoar for the past , cd 0 depth of only 105 feet, in the seven years, ;Ind Was Secretary of tiie solid rock, when the drillers were re- Epwoitll League. Many valuable pre_ warded by a find of what is fully ex - couple, among them being a very Friday, from 0 to 1 o'clock, about ten pretty "Decorated Dinner Set" pre- t barrels of rich rock oil had been col - I IThis .ental to the bride by the Choir and I ectec . isat the rate of 50 or 60 League. Mr. Sambrook is iopularand' barrels a day. splendid business man in Belmont + and took his bride thither on \Vednes_ I LIMB PAINS. day morning. We wish the young 1 --- - 1 people a pleasant voyage down the ! C'ONTR.I'T RHEUMATISM _..NI) YOU stream of time.—.T. P. Met'onnell, of ; WILL SUFFER I'x'roLD . AGONIES— Toronto, made at short visit with his ! Usti Sot'ri1 AJiEnwAN Rriic 1rATw sister Miss McConnell on Tuesday ('iRE AND You wn. HAVE RELIEF I last. — s -- IN .k. FEW MINUTES, AND A CURE IN Do not suffer from sick headache f THREE DAYS—TESTIMONY PROVES a moment longer. It is not neeessa Carter's Little Liver Pills w':ll cur . IT. you. Dose, one little pill. Small pric ; "I was for three years 0 great sat. Small dose. Small pill. 1 ferer from rheumatism—pains in my Mr. Saddler, who has been in th limbs were particularly distressing. I grocery business in Seafortli fbr som i bad tried altnostever' known remedy, time, intends leaving there shortly i but received no benefit. I was advised He has leased a' store in London and . to give South American Rheumatic intends taking up his abode in that Cure a trial. I purchased two hot - city. les. *When I had used one and a Have no equal as a prompt and alf bottles I was perfectly cured, I positty e cure for sick headache, bil- c sider it a wonderful remedy, and liousness.- constipation, pain in the to e pleasure in recommending it." F. side, and all liver troubles. Carter's Nugent, Niagara Falls, Ont. Sold by, Little Liver Pills. Try them. C. Lutz. Huron O.:unty Notes. James Reid,of Seaforth, left thereof Tuesday for his farm in Algoma, near Port Finlay. Mr. Reid took with Lin a horse and wagon and other articles Hel drove from here toOwenSonnd, at which place he intended taking the boat. A convention of the Patrons of Eats Huron has been called to meet as Brussels, on Friday„ the pith inst., to consider the propriety of nominating a candidate to contest the riding in th Patron interests in the next Provincia elections. Wednesday, the marriage of Mis Stewart, Goderich, to Benson Cox, Leamington, caused no little. flurry i society circles at the former place. The event took place in the presence of a few ofthe th (nc<ur relatives eat es o£ young people, the knot being tied by th Rev. Jos. Edge. Both are well-known and highly respected by citizens of (ioderich. After the weakling dinner the party left for Toronto and other eastern cities where they will spend a few days after which they will re- turn to Leamington. Edward ('ash, of S:>aforth, who is one of the oldest business ]lien in the count s.% and ‘1 110 is 11 stillhale ]tale and hearty and in harness can make a boast which but few can do. He has lived under four monarchs. He re- ntubers dist inctlyof the coronation of Queen Victoria, whose Diamond Jubi- ee will be celebrated in a few days ; Also the repeal of the corn laws ; the tboliti(ne of slavery in the British Dotliininnss the Irish Disestahlishtneeet• bill ; the Reform bill ; the Indian mutiny ; the Crimean war sand other stirring events which have long since become historical. James Coleman, of Tuckersinith. whose illness we have mentioned in these columns on former occasions, passed away en Sunday, last, at the residence of bis mother, Mrs. Robert Coleman, 5th concession of 'rucker- snaith. Mr. Coleman had been sick since about February last, and for the past six weeks or more he had been confined to becl. His disease, which was incurable, was of a particularly painful nature, and he was a severe sufferer, and in his case, death was a happy release. He was the th:rd son of the late Frauds Cole- mau, u fTu•1-r. ni c . raI tli. , Midst all thy va. a possession nn which sun neer set. This young Ilominion pay thee homage and* still' neer forgets, Thou are God given. Oh, may His band whoguidst thy bark der life's long troubled sea, Still be thy Pilot. Best of Itniers. earth has • Ever seen And so we play to the great Ar(hitcet that Ho May guard and blesstbet•, yea Caocl lave the Queen. N. 0. IIcunus,. Victoria. clod -given eral business resumed. Orders grant- t of this place attended the District ed as follows: T. Baker cul. $1.75; S. meeting held at Centralia Tuesdav Sanders bridge approach $15 25; R. Ryan, tyle $1; C. Finkbeiner, stone etc. $5.50; T. McKenzie, stoue rep road $2; J. G. Quarry, furnishings to McCarthy $1.40; council to meet again first Mon- day in y Jul- , afternoon. fternoon. Goeun N iMl LICE.—' v i. John Smith has left the farm and moved to Dash- wood where be will live retired.—Miss Maggie Mawhinney is spending a couple of weeks. visiting friends in London. --Wm. Yearley andRobt.Keys visited Coniine city last week. Mrs. Andrews, of London, visiteclfriends on the line the past week.—Mrs. Joseph Lawson who has been on the sick list we are• pleased to say is recovering as rapidly as can be expected.—Miss Flossie Keys spent Sunday last under the parental roof.—Mr. Jonah Kestle sold a valuable horse to Mr. Curtin, of Centralia, last week.—Mr. Joseph Bastard sports a fine new buggy.—Mr. George Mawhinney, of Lucan, visited friends on Pine Hill farm the past week.—Miss Jennie Morrison, our popular school teacher, intends having a picnic ou the 22nd of this month —The Mawhinney Bros. have pur- chased at fine driver.—Mr. Thomas Clarke's turkeys have not 1•etur nedyet. --Miss Alnta Holt, of Grand Bend, has °rattuned horn after an enjoyable visit t Mr. Jonah pestle's.—John Reiger has improved his farm with is new driving shed.—Mr. John Southcot.t, of Exeter, has rekt nedhomeofterspend- ing to few days rv<ith friends on Gosheu line.—Miss Jennie Martyn is able to he.out again. --Miss Jennie Kestle is unproving slowly.—Mr. Louis Kraft is houutakise.ng preparations for a new hen . . Mrs Alice Grattan, sister of Mrs. Robb. Holmes, died at the residence of pf ?s,.t ,moo in Olin tr,n. on ThnIar1ay • , i last.—The trustees of the German church are making preparations for a cement sidewalk and a beautiful wire fence.—Joseph Edwards had his bauk barn raised Tuesday last.—Mr. Christ Rau has opened a Boot & Shoe and repaitshop one door west of A. Hill's hotel.—Geo. Zwicker was in London on business I'Veclnesday last Mrs. A. Geiser, of Buffalo, is visiting relatives in and around Crediton.—The centre of attraction Saturday last was the raising of Mr. Hermau'Oestreicher's barn. Shortly after dinner upwards of 100 men hacl gathered to assist and witness one of the most exciting barn raisings ever held in this vicinity. All necessary preparations having been made two suitable captains, Samuel Brown, general merchant, and J. H Holtzman, tailor, were then selected and sides called. Throughout all the work it was quite evident that the tailor was more accustomed to fitting and arranging things thau his worthy opponent; like all good things howeder the best was kept till the last. At about 6.30 o'clock the final contest be- gan, the merchant looking pale and anxious, the tailor red and excited. The men on both sides worked with energy and vigor. The pearlines and rafters flew into xnid air. The spect- ators held; their breath for it was ati anxious moment the merchant, danced and roared, the tailor yelled and hallooed. In a moment the 'tailor's victorious side was seen scrambling from the barn and runningmid cheer and shout ! , a suuiptiuous table.. Mr.Oestreiche,: will have one of the fin- est barns when completedin the county of Huron.—Geo. Brown,who spent the last few weeks in the Hospital,London has:returned home greatly benefited. —Mr. Adare, who ' has been on the sick list for the , few weeks is recover- ' Exeter Public, School. Roost 1—Class A, Eva Carling, bur Passmore, Stella Gregory, Cora Manning ; class B. Anna Martin, Har- vey Dignan ; class C, May Thomas, Herbie Pickard, Lillie Robinson, May Armstrong. No. on roll, 30 ; average attendance 20. T. J. LocxxIIauT, Tea- cher. R0031 2,—Sr. IV. Frank Ross, Tena Hunkin, Herman Prior, Olive Treble, Edna McCallum, Frank Zinger, ; Jr. IV, Cora, McPherson, Lorraine Hooper, Eva Balkwill, Willie Mair, Sam Thomas, Ella Frayne. No. on roll, 37 ; average attendance, 29. ti. VoSPER, Teacher. ROOM 3 -Sr. III, Mary Treble, May Clarke, Vera Hawkshaw, Jessie Dow, Edith Rollins, Herbie Gregory ; Jr, 111, Dolly Dickson, Lucretta Wherry, Winnie Howard, Annie Jones, Percy Westaway, Della Treble. No. on roll, 56; •averageattendance, 45. Max GILL, Teacher. Room 4 -Sr. III, Carrie. Dyer and Nettie Walters, equal ; Percy Readies Percy Browning, Shirley - Bobier, Vercy Harcly, Edna Davidson ; Jr. II, .Ruby Treble, Geoegie Hyndman, Beat- rice ti utl Ltk r, IIArrYZiner, lilts, Jennie Murray. No. on roll, 53 ; average attendance, • 45. H.. E. 1V•_'.L- ROND, Teacher. Room 5- Sr. II, Mary Parsons, Garnet Heywood, Melvin Southcott, Willie Beer, Vera Rowe; Eclna Follick; ains r Spying 18 7 Judicious close buyers find that their dollar goes further at the CHEAP CASH STORE. Having secured some very special lines this month, bought- or cash, we can offer them at close prices. LACE CURTAINS.—We give yo I excellent value 3 and 4 yards long. taped at 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, 1.75, and $2.00 per pair -beautiful patterns, WALL PAPER.—We have the latest designs from. 3c per roil up. It - will pay yon to examine our stock before buying. CARPETS, TAPESTRY.—All wool Union and Hemp, ranging inprice from 12le to $1.00 PRINTS AND WASH GOODS.—We have a beautiful range .of dress prints in stylish French and American 'makes from, 5e per yard up: BLOUSE WAISTS.—We have the very latest styles is Blouse Waists, at splendid assortment cheap. READY MADE CLOTHING. -Just to hand another t, thnhat gives satisfaction at right prices. .Tweed pants at OOc $1.35, lo$1.50e andki$2d,t00 ORDERED CLOTHING.—Right here is where yon find the latest in Tweeds - Worsteds etc.- Tweed Snits to order from $8.50 up. Black Worsteds from $13.00 to $18.00 for best quality. Grocery Stock Best Quality A L Best Gratnulatecl Sugar 23 lbs for $1.00 Rolled Oats 12 lbs for „ Yellow 281bs '° 1:00 Corn Meal 12 " _ .25 " Green Coffee 7lbs " 1.00 Maple Leaf Electric 0 bars for .10 Canned Corn 5 cans " .25 Sweet Home Soap 6 bars for - ,? TomatoesandPcas 4 lbs " .25 Comfort - - - - 6 bars for - .25, Good Japan Tea 5 1,00 B. I'owder,Forest. City 3.1- Ib settlers .20 Just received n, shipment of D. M. Ferry .t Co., reliable field seeds.. ...TUR,NITS, MAGEL, CARROTS Ero........ .N Produce taken as cash and for which we pay the Highestrices A m CALL SOLIOI'VED .' I?