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Exeter Times, 1897-5-20, Page 81G 0 EE R '1'1ME QUimar's Jumr,En, - Sailings of S1O RE smehto tu'ri�ro in June for this greatteaet ensips Fi oui New York : P:oris on June 9th Aucl.oria, ,Pune 12th ; Teutonic:, June 14th. From Montreal: Lake Superior, June 2nd; Scotehman, June 12th, From Boston Canada, May 29th. Early application for pas- sage necessary to secure berths. Apply at once to CePT. GEO. KEW?, Exeter, Ont. CASH CR PRODiOE, ONE PRICE ONL ic--Cie are ate V► aae aye Cir 4r 11 Cte Cir CF1-7: Lace SPI CIAL, VERY SPECIAL( We have them in all prices and qualities, but our Great Big Buster of a bargain is >1.4O the pair. Yes the biggest lace curtain's valu2� we ever saw. I3ed .L.L ally.; Heis-c' another 1i ou>.t-ncing E3a.rgain, Great big White Marseilles Beed Spread 92c worth in any regular store $1.50. "You'll be sorry" if you miss these two Big di<irgainH. Store closes at 0:31 e:creptiug Wednesdays anal S:atur,latys. J. A. STEWART 't f ET, 1i " n.. t 1 VETERINERY sultaEON. Is prepared to do any kind of bird stuffing / mud taxidermist work at aav time. -' INSURANCE.1 ERNEST ELLIOT, Agent for tho WEsrERN ASscXC&NCE COM- PANY, Toronto • al,ofur the 1nlNis FI ER xxsuiaxes COMPANY, of London, England;. the muset IssUrarcz Contrtxv, of Eng and. --s Court Price of • Huron, No. 7S85. MeetcinWood's ,. • Hall 2nd and 4th ✓< F'iiday in each 4. FAA...ion .h. Visiting .ua brethren are col ..t ll �'u invited to lea a ` e s 1 attend. ' `*i i DANIEL WOOD, - C R. .GEO. KEMP, SEc'1. SCRIBBLING Books and Atkib.----Pads FOR. — . Schoolroom and Students We DON'T claim that EVERY line we carry is better than any body else's Bt'T we DO claim that the above lines are . EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. J. The Mart Exeter. g (4e xi* IaeO, THURSDAY, MAY 20th, 1897. LOCAL .HAPPENINGS. Mr. W. H. Hutchins, ex -M. P. for North Middlesex, is reported serious- ly s- ly ill at Port Frank. Rey. Dr. Willoughby returned home from a weeks visit at his daughter's in Arkona, last night. STovEs 1 STovEs.—Stoves and beat car: of all kinds sold at rock bottom prices. Manufactured by the Gurney Foundry Co., Toronto. Call and in- spect them atBissetts oldstand, Exeter J. S. DE 'PITT, agent. Autos Popleston has returned to Detroit. Bert Gilley is v i,iting ander the parental roof. Miss Burrett of Guderich, is Visiting Mrs. George Kenip, Mies Oliver, of London, is visiting her sister, Mrs, Horrill. Miss Mabel Kemp is visiting Miss Gussie Pickard, in Seaforth. Russell Manning• spent a few days this week visiting friends in Clin- ton. The Clinton croquet team will play with the Exeter team here on May 24th, When you want a first class Gelatine, ask for Lady Charlotte, at 12i cts. is package. A special.ecitl train will leave Exeter station on Monday at 0:30 o'clock p. ui. for Loudon. The Perth Mutual Fire Insurance Company will build a handsome new office building in Stratford. Wm. Peart, of St. Marys, has gone to Regina, N. W. T., where he has secured a. good position in a hardware store. Miss Young, of Blyth, was presented with handsome cabinet secretary by the S. S. children, one evening last week. J. H. Grieve was in Clinton on Tues- day arranging for agame of lacrosse between the Clinton and Exeter teams. Quite a number of the local wheels- ; men have decided to join the C. W. A. { from which very decided benefits are expected. • Thos. Wood, of Cornwall, Eng., lis visiting his cousins, the Messrs. Wood and other friends in Exeter, He will remain here for a few years. Just received, the famous Crown electric stove polish; also sunlight stove polish, put up in bars of 10 cts each, and sunlight at 15 cts. per box at P. Clarke's, P. L. Bishop left here last week for Manitoba, having accepted a situation as traveller for a large paint and varnish house, to represent thein in the prairie province. The Misses White and Mrs. Sam - well yesterday attended the wedding of Joseph White, of St Marys, for- merly of Exeter, and Miss Ella Robinson, of Blanshard. A facetious paper advises an in- quirer that "the best way to distin- guish between. a toadstool and a e mushroom is to eat it." A better way is to let some one else eat it. There will be an evening meeting in connection with the forthcoming teachersconvention in Exeter. It Geo. Fisher, of Usborne, who has i •avill be of a historical nature and touching upon the Queen's Jubilee. The strawberry festival is beginning to be heard of. It is always a dis- tinct improvement over the oyster supper, in that there is no way to avoid putting in a few strawberries. Main st. Methodist church intend having a Strawberry Festival on the evening of Jubilee Day, June 22nd. Patriotic speeches and appropriate music on the occasion. Father notice. 1,New cars have been put on the L. H. & B. line. They are of a light brown color with dark trimmings, and add greatly to the appearance of the rollingstock. and to the comfort of the passengers. 'a., been ill for some time was able to be in town on Tuesday. William Ballantyne, license inspec- tor for South Huron, has sufficiently recovered from his recent illness to be able to be around again. Mr. Jas. Richardson has purchased Ale. Dow's residence on William street. Mr. Dow will erect a residence on the property he recently acquired near thefair grounds. We have replenished our stock of Housekeepers' delight baking powder. Its' reputation utation is beyond a do p Y ubt. Three prices 10, 15, & 25 cts. per jar./ We,keep Strong's baking powder els-of itsn T name has only- to be mentioned. For sale at J. P. Clarke's. The arranging of theCanadian Lacrosse Association district was completed on Tuesday. There are sixteen intermed- iate, and four junior districts. Last year there were only thirteen districts all told. It is optional with the clubs in the :Bruce, Simcoe Royal,al, No rth western andGreyto pIin the inter- mediate or junior aeries. The Royal and northern Junior districts will be played in sections. Banners will be given in the junior districts, The clubs in this section are arranged as follows: Huron District-StttatfordSeaforth Berlin; Bright, Mitchell.:' Meet .at ,Stratford, H. W. Thompson, secretary. Bruce District --a, Exeter, Clinton, rich. Winbltani, 'Lncknow, Mo- ••kRev.Kerr, of Hensall, will preach in James street Methodist church, on Sunday morning next, Rev. Koine, also of Hensall, in the evening. Dr. Willoughby will conduct anniversary services in Hensall The Underwriters' Association have given vennotice to'p olic holders inExe e of an advance n the rate of insur in this town. The merchantsasts. carry big insurance have resolved ed drop their policies with companies in the 'Underwriters' Association, and go into mutual companies. There is not a town in Canada that has been freer from fire than Exeter, and none have a better record in stopping fire in short time. Po icy -holders look upon the ne • • orde an imposition, LAc'RosSE.—A gatne of lacrosse was played on Monday evening between the Grit and Tory• members of the club. Some splendid playing was clone, and at nightfall the score stood 4 to 4, the ganaie resulting in a tie. The tie will be played. off Friday eyenzn During the progress of 4,e game Fled Bissett had one of his thumbs broken, while M. Vie. nt and several other members sustained more or less severe injury to their hands and arms. NEW COACHES.—It is the intention of theG. T. R. to introduce a new type of passenger coach. on all their divi- sions. Several of theta have already been completed and contain the new feature of a smoking room built after the fashion of those in the Pullman CM'S. The G. T. R. will, in all prob- ability, slake many improvements in the equipment of their rolling stock during the next few years, this being one of the points of policy of the new management. PROPERTY GiuosGES.—F. J. Knight has purchased from J. 11. Grieve, the Southcott block on the corner of Main and John Streets, paying therefor $2,300 part of the consideration being Mr. Knight's cottage at the old mar- ket, which Me. Grieve bas since sold to F. Wood for $900. Mr. Grieve has purchased I. Andrew's cottage, on William street. Mr, Knight will move his liquor and grocery stock to his new premises, while Mr. Grieve will go back to Mr. Senior's black with his stock of tweeds and gents' fur- nishings. FARMER'S' INSTITUTES.—The annual meeting of each Farmer's Institute in the Province of Ontario will be held this year on Tuesday, June 1, commen- cing at 1.p. in, in eswh of the respective districts, The program will be as fol- ows : (1) President's report; (2) discus- sion thereon ; (3) report of the execu- tive presented in writing by the secre- tary ; (4) Treasurer's report presented in writing; (5)Auditor's reportpresent- ed ed writing; ti suggestion f rots zn0 0 p at which to bold regular meetings; (7) suggestions of points at which to hold supplementary meetings; (8) election of directors and of auditors. THE TELEPHONE RATES. --Toronto city council are sending out petitions for signature, addressed to the Gover- nor in council, against permission beinggranted the BellTelephotae Coin- panto increase their rates. The petitions ask that enquiry by a co m- missioner be made. (1) Into the telephone business and the cost thereof; and what prices paid by sl'ibscribers, will give a reasonsa.ble profit ou money invested therein. (2) Into the charges, profits and expenses, and into the correctness of the financial and other statements of the Bell Telephone Company. Is TIus ICAN FAB LL P The Eutbro police are on the lookout fora utan and woman who collected a considerable slum of stoney last week from farmers living around Embro station. They had a letter relating the pathetic his- tory of a widow of North Ernhro with theusualcompleuient of small children. Appended to this letter was a list of Embro citizens who had never been seen in Embro. One document they carried led to their being found out. It was a letter purported to be from Dr. Ross commending them to the charitably disposed. A lady living on the Governor's road was acquainted with the doctor's handwriting, and thinking all was not right warned the police. .. ww,rxttan,ns,,.+�.xa+�n.• �v. *a+.rc THE R. PIOKAR1 CO e have just succeeded in picking up a number of lines of goods at prices much below regular values, . These goods are now marked off and will be on sale this, (Thursday) morning. We would call especial attention to the following lines :— Stylish Parasols. PAR )'.3 Children's fancy SateenPar<tsols, 25 pretty goods Ladies' Black Parasols fancy handles, extra good Lades' Rack Parasols, fancy colored and bleak handles, paragon frame, special Ladies' Black Gloria cloth para- sols, fancy bone handles, para- gon frame, worth $L75, for8035 Ladies' Black anti Colored silk parasols with heavy frills, snecal 1,75 A lot of slightly damaged para- sols at lutif price. value 50 90 Clothing Specials Men's Blue Serge suits, well made and lined, sdocial `� suit per 2o ® 5 Mens' Heavy Halifax Tweed suits, well rn vie and lined, A 7 special per suit . . , • . , ''''e n i W Mens' Fine CheckTwced suits, good linings and tritmmngs, special per suit. . . , ■O® Ont Millinery Trade has gone away ahead of our pectatious this season and one reason for our great success is that we watch the • markets closely and every popular novelty is placed on , .. our table as speedily as pos- sible, thins ensuring our, cus- somers the latest Up-to- date styles. LOCAL CuuuRcix NOTES.—Rev. Martin on Sunday last preached two excellent sermons in the Presbyterian church on "Sabbath observance" to large congregations. Both discourses were fall of interest and the arguments were practical and convincing. —Rev. Waddell, of Kippen circuit, preached in James street church on Sunday last, in the absence of Rev. Dr. Willoughby, who is visiting friends in Arkona and Sarni;t .—Rev. Koine, of Hensall, preached for Rev. Locke, in Main street church Sunday morn- ing last and Rev. Jewitt, of Elimville, in the evening, while Rev. Locke spent the day at the rural appoint- ments of these gentlemen. —Rev. H. A. Graham, of Carlingfordwill preach in Main st. church next Sunday.— Rev. Locke preached anniversary sermons at Bethany on Sunday last. on Wednesday evening a maple sugar social was given by the ladies of the church at which asplendid time was spent.—Rev. Locke will conduct anni- versary services in Carlingford next Sunday. THE STRATFORD ANCHOR WIRaa FENCE.—E. Hawke, general agent for the Anchor Wire Fence Co., of Strat- ford, who has been in this section for a few weeks, has succeeded in dispos- ing of a large quantity of this celebrat- ed fence. Among those who have purchased this fence are :—Coates Bros., Usborne, over 100 rods ; Robert Oreery, Usborne, 75 rods; besides many others whose fences have not been erected, owing to the capacity of the factory being overtaxed in fill- ing, previous orders. The building committee of the Evangelical church, Orediton, inspected an : ornamental fence erected around the Thames Road manse, and without any hesitat- ion gave an . order for three hundred and fifty feet to be erected around the church. The names of others who have built the ornamental fence in Exeter and vicinity are :-H. Bishop, John Wood, Exeter ; Mr. McFalls, H. Switzer and r lisMrs. M and est a north, of Crediton. This fence has only to be seen to commend itself, and as a farm or ornamental fence cannot be excelled by any. It is worthy the. inspection of any person anticipating a new fence. We congratulate H. Silber, jr,, of Crediton, on securing the agency for this fence. The Parkhill Creamery will com- mence operations op..;Mc7 i CI:: :*4 *A' .SHAIDES WINDOW Fancy Decorated Window Shades mounted on strong 25 spring rollers, special Plain window shades fringed, special ... 45 See Our White Bed Spreads at 90c SH®ES Womens' Heavy Bals, all Leather, special ... , 69 Mens' Fine Dongola Gaiters, special - 1.60 Miens' Calf Bilmorals xa dollar toes, special1.99 We want 30,000 Doz.■�Eggs within the next 2 weeks. TII— he R. ECKA2RyD' CO" GAY REIT IMPORTERS. FIRE.—The fire alarm sounded on Tuesday night about 11 o'clock, and Brought the populace to a building north of the Salable bridge, owned by Digory Breland, which was very badly damaged before the alarm was given. The fire companies were soon at hand and in a short time stayed the progress of she flames. The building was occupied by Mr. Ismore, who had moved to Stratford, but left part of the furniture in the house. The furniture was all safely removed. The fire was started in the woodshett and was first noticed by T. Webster, who at once gave. the alarm. The build- ing was badly damaged inside, and • there was no insurance on it. Mrs. Samuel Madge, of Usborne has been visiting relations in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson. of Zurich, spent Tuesday in the village. There died in Loudon on the Sth inst., Thos. Hodgins, of McGillivray. Miss Wright, of Lucan, visited her > , aunt,Mrs. .north last. s S. Hicks, Exeter week. Anneal meeting of the Exeter Salt Works Co. in town hall on Thursday, June 10th. The estate of Wm. Soutlicott has been wound -up and paid:25 cents on' the dollar. Trout fishing is in, and Wm. White, of Stephen, forbids anyperson fishing from bis trout stream. Barrister Dent, and sister, Mrs. James Sutherland, of Hensall, visited friends in Exeter on Sunday. Richard Seldon, clerk of North Ox ford, during the past few clays has lost several of his choice dairy cows. W. J. Johnston lately purchased the south half of lot 15, concession 8, Bid. dulph, ,at a very rnoderate price. We understand that John Muir, jr., is going to buywool here this season. for a large wool firm in Toronto. Miss Ent Rollins, leaves next week for Killarney, Man., where she will spend the summer visiting friends, • The lacrosse match to be played here on the 24th .of May Will be, between the Clinton and Exeterteams. The annual Sunday School Conven- tion of the Deaneryof Huron will be held in Exeter on the 26th and 27th of this month. A mead dog bit a little dao hter of W. E. Rice, of Loudon, one day last week,, and the child has been sent to the Pasteur Institute. ` The annual meeting of the teachers of West Hurenwill be hell in Exeter on Allay gist and 22nd, th 'ieing the only meeting they will hold this year. Bert Gidley is visiting ander the paretnal roof. J. A. Williams, of Zurich, spent Monday in the village. The County Couucil will Meet in Godericb on Monday 31st inst. Monday uext will be May 21th. Everybody's conning to Exeter. Walter Blackwell has sold his houses in Clandeboye to Andy Clark. W. Brown and wife, of Kirkton, visited Mr. Brown's parents, on Sun- day. A contingent of the Exeter Odd - fellows joined the Hensall brethren on Sunday last in attending divine ser- vice in that village. Work on Dr. Kinsman's new office, corner of Cromwell and Christina streets, is progressing rapidly, and the handsome structure will soon be ready for occupancy.—Sarnia Post. Dr. H. R. Kinsman, graduate of the R. C. D. S,,ancl of Toronto University (with 1st class honors) will practise dentistry its his. father in Exeter. See this week's advertisement. Anumber of brethren from Hensall and Crediton paid a fraternal visit to the Exeter lodge of Royal Templars of Temperance, on Monday evening last. A very pleasant evening was spent by all. Arrangements have been completed between the South Huron and Stephen and Usborne branch agri- cultural societies for the holding of a union show on the grounds of the latter at Exeter, next fall. The wedding of Jos. White, of St. Marys, and Miss Ella Robinson; daughter of. John Robinson, of the 3rd line Blanshard, took place yesterday, in the presence of a numberof invited guests. They willresiclenear St. Mars. We join a host of friends in wishmg the nuptials happiness' and prosperity.. School inspectors are troubled these days with queries about the municipal grant, it having been abolished during the 1890 session of the Ontario Leggis- latnre. Instead `thereof, township councils . were authorized to increase the $100 formerly , raised: for each sin- gle -roomed school to $150, and the $150 to. $250. The amount should have been raised by the township to • , hi councils P in 1806. Chas. Abbott, who recently opened ii wholesale produce and commission business in Montreal, last week dis- posed of the same to Wilber Harrison, of Exeter, who has taken possession, Mr. Abbott having accepted a situat- ion as buyer for a large wholesale pro- duce Co. in Montreal., to purchase pro- duce •in Western Ontario. Mr. Abbott will make his headquarters • ,The Store With the�— Little Prices WE KEEP YOU AWAKE 1•o the fact that you can save money by dealing with CARLING BROS. where things are stirring from morn till night. We have just received another lot of' Ladies' White Wear, Shirt Waists, Wrappers,Aprons, Corset Covers, Etc., direct from manufacturers. Ladies'Wrappers navy, light blue and pink with lined waist $x assorted stripes " " " Navy and Paisley patterns " White Lacon aprons, wide hem Check aprons, large size White Lawn aprons with insersion and tucks White Cotton Corset covers, all sizes 25 and We have a large- assortment of Ladies' Shirt Waists from 40 cents up, Remember all our Shirt Waists are this season's styles, not one of last season's waists in the store. CC ce I.25 1.35 20 30 40 35 inExeter. Will Abbott will remain in Montreal with Mr. Harrison, for atime, Stores will be closed on the 21th. Joseph Davis has purcliased the store and residence of D, Spicer on Main street. 10 lbs. prunes for 23 ets,, 14 bars electric soap for 25 cts. 3 battles of pickles for 25 cts. at J. P. Clarke's. On Monday forenoon of this week, about 10:30, the residence of Mr. Wm, Murphy near Clinton was destroyed by fire, W ZVitze], of Stephen township, was offered the other day $90 fora two year old "Wilder Lee" colt, by Mr Ross, of London, It pays to raise good gorses, i a Clearing Sale for 80 days froit M y 10th, of plows and gang plows, walk- ing plows $10.50, gang plows $11. Call early. Murray & Co., Exeter Foundry. Wool is likely to be a good price this season. All of last year's clip is sold and the United States Tariff will not, likely go into effect until August, so this will enable a large part of this clip to be sold before the larger tariff comes into force. If the celebration of Her Majesty's birthday in Exeter this year is not a success, it will be the fault of the weather ; and if any one predicts fine weather and carries an umbrella until the day arrives, this hu portant re- quisite toils success will probably not be found absent. The bicycle club run to Hensall on Monday evening was not as largely at- tended as was expected, owing to counter attractions zu town. The run, however, was a pleasant one., though the roads were somewhat rough. They arrived in good time, where they spent a few minutes, returning hone about nine o'clock. Several of the Hensen bicyclists met them halfway and escorted the club into the village. The finale portion of,the club will pro- bably make another run to Hensall on Friday evening, in greater force. { — tin NoTIOE. A meeting of the Liberal Conservatives of Exeter, will be held in the town hall, on Wednesday evening next at 8 o'clock, to make preparations to receive Mr. Whitney, leader of the opposition and others. Particulars elsewhere. Dr. Rollins, Pres. CRUEL SCIATICA. •INCESSANT PAIN—ToRo s FED—RAcx- ED—LIFE DESPAIRED OF. John Marshall, Varney, P. 0., Co. of Grey, writes these strong words : "For two years I was completely laid up with sciatica. I doctored without any permanent relief. I had given up hope. A friend saw the notice of a cure of what seemed a parallel case to imine, by South American Rheumatic Cure, and knowing my little faith in the efficacy of any remedy, be pro- cured a bottle himself and brought it to me. I took it, and, to make a long story short, it sayed my day. In a day or so Iwasoutin three of bed,and days I was able to wak to Durham, a distance of four miles, to purchase another bottle. . I am now entirely cured." Sold by C. LUTZ. CURITAINS AND--- -• ART MUSLIMS You can't.look over a larger variety than we are showing; they are, sellers,` and the buyer is suit- ed. Dress Coods This department has never held our customers with such satis- faction and results—sales by us were never larger. Dress ess an d Blouse Silks We are showing, and, selling, the choicest lot of Silks, S lks, in Bracks, Colored, Dresden, and Shot Silks, atP rices that P you compel o u to buy. Black Cashmeres Black Alpac- cas, ac- P cas : Black Scicillians, Amazon Muslins. J P CLARKE I CARPETS, CARPETS, and FLOOR OIL CLOTHS. Cali at the- .--, New Butcher shop - Rolled Corned Beef - - - - - - Pressed Tongu e - - - Sausage Beef lj j I3ologua Rabbits Lamb Turkeys Geese j Salmon Hanes ; Trout - - - Rolled Bacon - - Beef sold by quarter at low- est cash price. PAID II � ��ID FOR HIDES AND SHEEP SKINS. NE DOOR SOUTH OF CENTRAL HOTEL. L. Days RAPID HEART BEAT. Mrs. Jas, Grist,. Blenheim, Out,, says : "i was �•and it. rotthl cl �in theheart t t e with rapid beatingf i e. rl p strange sinking fooling. i took 5liibtttta,s Heart and Nerve Pills and they have cured me. The heart weakness and throbbing, together with the nervousness which it raised, have completely disappeared, and I am now strong and well. .1 TRIUMPH WON. "Before taking Doan's Kidney Pills I felt eits �' Now I that diabetes had grip upon nee. t, pane know that it has been mot and defeated. I have used the pills for sone time and now enjoy good Health. I shall always be glad to testify to the Merits of this triumphant medi- cine.' Signed, Ilten ann Lvatax. St. John, N. II, LOTHING _,SALE Clothing Sale IMM,11•1•3•11:11.51. /111•11611.11 Everything in the line of Clothing at immense re- ductions. HAVE A LOOK THROUGH ! ! We can save you from $i to $3 on each suit of order- ed or ready made cloth- ing. See Our Clack Worsted Suit To Order 3 C t` r SETS oo■■ We picitd up a few specials. See our summer Corset at 45 cents. 50 cents buys a line of long waist Corsets which you might mistake for $I - goods. 75c buys a high bust $I • goods. HE VT PLOW SHOES AT Si Are the greatest value, ever shown. ALL LEATHER. Get a Clothes Rack free with iib of Mayell's Baking r Pox der 506 Our mxied Tea at25 cents. Customers report asg ood as they were bit :•ing at 40 cts C.C. JOHNSTO •