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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1898-2-17, Page 8EXETER TIMES. '1.Y'A AYA RYA AYs 'AY AYE' l,A kVA RYA RYh RY.► YA RYA 'IA UP ‘TA AYA A►P RYA AYA RYA RYA AYA YR 'fR i.` •H» - ie*9}i1`.';'OHFYV4 +i ViVIZ4V1•a-M/4.N'M•r *'44V V474V► 'MP^ -4►►O VAWY'•h.W►.+/P' 'R 9 w^� .ria ora �ri� .ria axa rga ,r$a Baa rxa ,r'� *►v Erik r,►a ria ,rqa .rio !b dia .ova ,>ae ala ,iia ,aeR � �. • The Cash or rodtce Otte Price Only R °.27.50 Three only, Ladies' choicest Black Astrachan Coats. The best that our money could buy. They are Big value at $38.00. But we don't want to carry them over. Here's an offer for you Cfl For Your Chic If you want a Fur Coat: now's your fortunate opportunity. Stores, closes 6:30 each evening except Wednesdays and Saturdays, JA. TEWART ►Yji.kto ►iAsi�so .:A..: fr „Rite rA-Yaar�e'r�A-,ai+aY�a►a!>ijvesAa 4YaiY�'iPY�>� At* it'a iA ',YAC► iia ♦ir ata dia I►a Jia rte >ia dia Iia sia dia si' Iia ese via dia I t_a !b e.; ,ria 4' see sia c1 I_NSURANCE. R EST ELLIOT, a.-:- Agentforthe Wr srsa s Assci tNcx Coar- rArrr, of Toronto ; also for the Pace=r FIRE INsuRuNoE Courayr:, of London, England ; the Ar,I..u.x 1 Nos COMPANY, of Eng Mrs. D. Mill is cunfiued to her room.' La grippe has hold of several citi- zens: Wednesday 23rd will be Ash Wed- nesday. Counterfeit quarter dollars are in and. circulation. A. O. F. 3Ir.. John Jarrott has moved from Cour Price of London to Exeter. Huron, ;NO. 7805. B ruceToown ship A g riculturalSocietyMeetsu ood s has a surplus of Veil.Ilan end and 4th Friday in each. ( Miss Davis, of Teeswater, is the month. Visiting guest of Mrs. Heauaan this week. brethren are cor- ,;, dially invited to attend.. Mr. James Bissett, sr. of Huron : DANIEL WOOD, street, is confined to his house through 1 . i illness. astem$Sec' Eo. I The Orangemen of North Huron will celebrate the 12th of July in Blyth. "-o The Methodists of Goderich have -O ; invited .Rev. Mr. Godwin to remain another year. O o_ I "Dandy Boy," a blood stallion own - i ed by George Sinallacombe, died on Lead PerFeiIs, Friday, of inflammation. I Letters will he carried from Van- ubber Erasers, ; couver to Dawson city for the modest price of $3 per half ounce. Mr. W. Smith, of Toronto, has been visiting his brother H. Smith ofExeter ' North, for the past two weeks. Ralph O'Neil, who recently disposed of his hotel business here, intends moving to London in a few weeks. Mr. Carrothers, of Manitoba, bought a load of draft horses at Thorndale, and paid nearly 100 for each of thein. Dr. J. J. Mulheron, of Detroit, who formerly practised in Mitchell, was Slates & Pencils, married on the 8th inst., to a Miss B. Hanson. • . Scribbling books A tramp was arrested here on Satur- DrawinBooks day, on suspicion of being a murderer, g wanted in Port Huron. He was re- leased Monday. Chas. Wilson, who last week par - chased the Mansion house business from Ralph O'Neil, takes possession about March. lst. T.' E. Hayes, Seaforth, rented the Beckler property in Colborne and Goderich townships. It will require 300 cattle to stock it, The Minister of Education has ab nounced that fifth class work must be, taught gh• n all sections where'h t ere are THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 1898 pupils who natty require it. SCOOL OPEC' 8 - E OFFER SPECIAL INDUOEMENTS Pens, and INS`®- Pen Holders, .... • ... • Ink, • ink Blotters, . • Ruled, Plain Foolscap, Tablets, Rulers, E tc. Din/T- THE MART F U EXETER The report is current in Exeter that ������� Harry Wing, of Shipka, brother -in - 1....u. of V. Ratz, M. P., has been ap- pointed postmaster for Exeter. Use Winan, s Cough Balsam- for The date has been settled coughs, colds and Bronchial troubles. 1 upon b which the Ontario Provincial Fat ed the cknowle best cough medicine g g Stock and Dairy show will be held at on the market. Especially good. for Brantford. The dates are December children. Manufactured by 0. Lt7T2. • 8th, 7th and 8th. Miss Ethel Sweet is visiting friends in Toronto. Mies McLean, of Woodstock, is visiting her cousin, Miss Smith, of Springhurst farm. A wealthy widow, of Iowa, has mar- ried a tramp. He was probably the first than that came along. Mr, Richard Sellers, of McGillivray, intends to leave on Wednesday, 23rd inst., for Manitoba where he will ve- sicle in future. W. J. Waddell, of Xippen, occupied the pulpit of the Mt. Pleasant Metho- dist church, McGillivray, last Sunday morning in the interests of the mis- sionary society. Henry Rundle's sale on Tuesday was largely attended notwithstanding the stormy weather, and stock and other articles sold well. We understand Mr. Rundle will move to Eiteter for a time. The band concert on Wednesday evening last was one of the best ever given rte Exeter. The program was an excellent one, and the band managers are to be complimented, upon giving the public such a treat. Pvoceeds over $70. Monday was St. Valentine's Day, and it may be opportune to point out that St, Valentine was a Obristian bishop, who suffered martyrdom at Rome in the reign of the Emperor Aurelian, ithout A. D. 271, having been first beaten with hen fry cluba and then beheaded. He is still hollered by the 0luirch of Rome in h6, ittg the 14th of Ik ruarysetapart asa festival for his special benefit, The recent sudden thaw filled the creeks and rivers to overflowing. The Sauble was never fuller, and at Smith's bridge the water was,two feet higher than the road, caused by an ice jam. A quiet wedding took place at the residence of John Keen, St. Marys, on Tuesday evening, when his tdaug titer Miss M. V. Keen, was married to W,. D. Spence, Principal of the St. Marys Public schools. The Ladies' Aid. of Caven Preshy- terian church intend holding a social at Mrs. EL Samweil's residence cm Tuesday evening, February 22nd, at 7:30 p, m. .A,dmisson 15c. Oysters 10c extra., Sens'I Baskerville has purchased from William Bawden the House and lot on Main street now occupied by Mrs. Newton, and will moye thereto shortly. We le ar ut hatt hat he e intends going intothe dray business. We notice in a local exchange that a young man from a neighboring town advertised for a wife, which advertise- went was replied to by his sister. The father thinks it a pity that two such fools should belong to one family. The Assessor's are on their rounds again. They have additional .duties to perform for the Bureau of county statistics, which requires the naive of each person the lot and concession on which he lives ; post office address number of (tittles over 17 years old in each, family ; amount of fire geed life insurance carried by each one, and the assessed value Of real or personal pro - petty, Thio information „hemi( be cheerfully itnd freelyiven4s it Will assist in the compilation of the neoes- eary statistics,, .L D. Vincent will rnove to Ottawa shortly. lllrs I+lrlr'edDrew, of London,, isvisits ingr her uncle W. Drew, Mrs \V, Pickard, of Seaforth,is the guest of MA's,. Capt. George Iiernp. Peter .Douglas, of Blake, lett this week for Pilot Mound, Manitoba. Division Court was held in Zurich,, Exeter and Crediton this week. Educational sermons will be preach- ed in Main street church uext Sun- day. Miss Mortlock will return this week from visiting friends iu and around Hamilton. A number of young folks spent a pleusaut evening on Tuesday, at Gorge Lowe's, Usborne. Henry Beattie, soca of James Beat- tie, of Seaforth, has opened a law office in Ingersoll. LlenryLer ett, who some time ago went to Hanover, has removed his family to Parkhill. Mark .Clark, .ofExeter, is the latest additiorx to the House or Refuge in - manse, peaking the total therein, 80. The Junior 14eague of Main street church gave a social on Tuesday even a ingll.. A pleasant evening was spent by Me. and Mrs. James Swenerton re- turned to London on Saturday, after several weeks* visit with Mrs. J'. P. Ross. The Searorth hockey club went up to play another game with Goderich Tuesday night which resulted in a tie 4---4 The :A:merican,one of the best hotels of Berlin was Tuesday bought by J. Spooner of Olintou, who takes immed- iate possession. The death of Mrs. John Glenn, of Hibbert, occurred on Wednesday, at the age of 40 years. Deceased's maid- en name was Eliza Case. P. L. Bishop of Winnipeg, arrived in town on Friday last, and will vis- it his parents here for a few weeks, when be will return to Winnipeg. John Dunn, of Seaforth, had the misfortune a few days ago to have the top of one of his fingers taken off in amachine at Broadfoot & Box's planing mill. IMMr. James R. Aiteheson, who has been a member of the Expositor staff, Seaforth for many years, has purchas- ed the Clifford Express and has left to take charge of it. John Clemens, Wm. Davidson, and a Mr, Hampden of Bosanquet, started for the Klondyke on Feb. 10. As they are inen well-known and much respec- ted here, we all wish them great suc- cess. The Comnaereial Hotel property, to- gether with the Ourling Rink, in, Clin ton, has been sold by Mr. Shunk to J. J. McGaughey, of Blyth, for the sum of $5,100. The purchaser takes pos- session on M e 7th. At a inecrrng of the official and trustee boards of Lucknow Methodist Church on Tuesde.y evening last, a unanirnous invitation was extended to the Rev. H. W. Locke, of P'erkhil to become their pastor for the uext cou- ference year. The Animotoscope was exhibited in Gidley's Opera Rouse last evening to an appreciative audience. The enter- tainment is a first class one, and the scenes shown are egaaI, if not superior to those reproduced here some time ago by the cinematographe. The deadlock which has existed in the Seaforth Council since the new year over the election of a Collegiate Institute Trustee was broken Monday night, the Rev. Mr. Hodgins being elected over Mr.Johnston thelate secre- tary-treas. of the board. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. McCallum enter- tained the members of the Main street choir to an oyster supper at their resi- dence on Friday evening last. A plea- sant time zvas spent in music and games. Such evenings are appreciat- ed by the choir. The many friends of Mayor Scott, of Seaforth, will be sorry to hear that he is no better, his illness having taken_ a very serious turn for the worse dur- ing the past week. The disease from which he is suffering -catarrhal in- flamniatiou of the stomach -is of a very serious nature, requiring a .great deal of time in order to effect a cure. There died on Monday at her resi- dence, Barrie, after an illness of sever- al months, Mrs, McCarthy, widow of Mr. D'Alton McCarthy, and mother of D'Alton McCarthy, M. P., Q. 0., of To- ronto. The deceased was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in I805, and. con- sequently was in her 92nd year. Since coming to Canada she had resided in Barrie, where her husband diedsome years ago, The total assessment of the muni- cipality of Stanley: for the year 1897 was $1,662,080. This includes $350 of church property. The following sums were levied :-County Rates, $2825.40; township rates, $1661:80 ; debenture, $120.60 ; general school fund,$1799.01; special school rate, $2413.09 ; commut- ation and interest, $43.19. The follow:- hie ollow-frig are some of the disbursements :- Roads, $1801 46 ; . gravel, $265.39 tim- ber and sewer pipe, $565.60 ; charity, 55.96 ; salaries, $031.48 ; schools, $4207.33; county treasurer, $2750.70 ;; Board of Health, $9. One of the largest fires at has ever occurred in Bothwell for a number of years happened Tuesday night, which resulted in the death of awoman ' and child and the destruction of seven buildings. The fire started about 1 o'clock in the dwelling back of an empty store, occupied by Henry An- thony and his housekeepers. Mrs. Biome, and two children.. They were rudely awakened by the loom being enveloped in flames, Anthony grab- bed one child, and jumped through the window. Mrs. Bloom ran out, and i t irk ofher child, h d ai, nrnbak' g, c in again, and was no doubt suffocated,, along with her I -year old baby, Messrs. Wallace & Little, barrister's ' Woodstock,have issued a writ against the Grand Tiunk Railway Company, on behalf of 0. W. Jones, claiming $8,000 damages for injuries sustained by the plaintiff through being struck by a G. T.E.3engine at a crossing near St. Marys, Mr. Jones is a traveling salesman for the Newcombe Piano Company, of Torotito. On Aug. 27 he was returning to St. Marys after a trip into the country,whet, passing a G.T. It, crossing, the rig in which he was seated was struck, and Mr. Jones was thrown about 100 feet, He has since been inertpacited, The prosecution will be set up that there was no warning giiren by the engine driver, either by blowing the whistle or ring- ing inging the bell. ickard rn� ROS. 0 NEW We are now opening up New Goods for Spring, daily, and are in receipt of large invoices. of British and Foreign Dry Goods which will corm; to hand and be opened up in the course of afew days. These Goods are being 'imported by us direct from the manufacturers in Britian and Europe. NEW PRINTS, AZURE SILKS- AURORA SILKS, NEW FLANNELETTES, See our New Prints at...........Sc,,_Ioe., and ,I 2 ". Aurora Silks at . ;06 .o8 .05 " " Ladies' Belts (beauties) ........ . 12 =2 Men's i Boy's We will clear, regardless of cost, Men's. Boy's and Youth's Over - Overcoats , coats now In stock. Now is the time to secure a bargain, Come quick. ca ,t ar Azure Ya ct Flannelettes " Grey Cotton ". ti We have just received( a quantity of By buying your prints now you have a large'' quantity of the newest pat- terns to choose from. App eton's Package Teas are the hest, Try them We have just opened up and placed o11 our tables a crate of Dinner and Tea Setts, imported direct from the best makers in England. We can save you the wholesale profit on these Goods. Finerint p ed dinner setts, new patterns, great value.... ....$ 6.50 Fine enameled gilt dinner setts, beautiful new designs, special $10.00 100 piece dinner setts, enamelled and gift, in beautiful decora- tions, new designs, worth $18 for .$15.00 See our 44 piece tea setts, new designs, beautifully decorated and gilt$ 3.00 44 piece tea I setts,electric bine r shading and gilt, special $ 8.00 We are clearing out our entire stock of lamps, now is the time to make your select ious • black Worsted Sults to Pr e eee 0 FREE LisaAR.s.-The hook commit- tee are at work selecting new books for the Library. The Library will be closed next week for repairs. -The Free Library should be patronized.. more generally now than under then Id order of management. INSTITUTE MEETINGS OFF.-F.T. Hodson, Inspector of the Farihe s' Institutes of the Province has 'sent ortt a circular to the officers of the various institutes, calling off the meetings which were to have been held after February 19th. The approaching elec- tions are responsible for the circular being sent out. It is feared that the Institute meetings might develop into political gatherings when the elections are so close at hand. The Act does not allow this, for it says that no subjeet shall be presented at an institute meet- ing eeting or discussion allowed of a politicalson says y or sectarian nature. Mr. Ho s' he will do his utmost to. supply- speakers upply speakers for institute 'meetings held after March 2nd. THE Cenerev One of the best carnivals of the season was that held on Monday evening last, and the at- tendance was large, seeral loads of visitors ccmingfroin Hensel', Seaforth, Lucan and other places. Great inter- est was taken in the two-mile' open race, and the ardour of the Seaforth boys who were after O'Neil with great energy, was very much chilled when he defeated their flet Skater, Baldwin by over a lap. There were some fif- teen persons to start in the race but all fell out excepting O'Neil, Baldwin and Spackman, who stayed to a finish, completing the race in the order nam- ed. The boy's race was also keenly contested, a and `von by'Lorne C nn, of Exeter. Following is the list of suc- cessful prize winners: -two mile race` George O'Neil, Exeter; one mile race (boys) Lorne Cann; jockey race, Allan Meyers and Willie Smith; Ladies fancy dress, Miss Irene O'Neil, Miss Mabel Walters; Gents' fancy dress, W.Abbot H. Sanders; best dressed darkey, L. Cann, Girl's Eancy oosturne, Frances Rowcliffe. Mrs. R. Fuller of Hibbert, had her fingers poisoned which ;caught from a runningsore on bee child's hand. The saand early death took place on Wednesday, of the wife of Archie B. Gifford ,foreman of the Journal office, St. Marys, The J'ournel says: The de- ceased was but in her 25th year, and I next Sunday would have beep the sec- ond anniversary of her wedding day. The Elanshard Cheese and 73utter Company's factory opened on May, 1 and closed pa Oct; 30. The number of pounds of milk delivered was 1,255,555; pounds of milk ;,to pounds of cheese, 11,08; pounds of cheese made,113,883,or 56 tons 1,880 ewt. Average price re- ceived per pound, 8.4,E cents. Amount distributed to patrons, $7,330. I3RIGI1T.AS A. DOLLAR. Heart, and nerve, trottbles cloud the brain, tangle the memory, streak the systole and de - troy sleep, Miibutn's Heart and Nor've'Pills regulate the heart torte, the terns and bring health and vigor to the entir+o' syr5tom: Order for $15. 0 +' P1 T RS Miss Wyatt, who has been a pleas- nt visitor for the past month at the ain St. Parsonage, left for ;her hom e 1 , London, on Friday last. Richard • Sanderson, of Hulled, while adjusting some machinery in his barn, had the tnisfortuneto fall, part of the iron work tipping on him, breaking his leg below the knee, but he is on the way to recovery again. The Anniversary of the Hills Green Presbyterian church was held on Sun- day .last, Rev. J. A. Anderson, of Kip pen, preached special sermons. A good old fashioned tea -meeting was held on Monday evening. Rev. Ache- son preached in Goderich on Sunday for Mr. Anderson. On Wednesday, 2nd of Feb., Miss Kate Eergus on, of •&vonbank, was married to Mr. Crago, of Blanshard. Miss Ferguson is a very popular young lady and a prominent worker in the Sabbath school, and U. E. work, a member of the choir and S. of T. society. Me. Alex. McDonald, of the 19th. con.,Eest Williams, has returned home from Muskoka. He looks hale and hearty. BIRTHS JOHNS -At. Elimville, on the llth inst., tho wife of Thos. Johns,`of a son: PERKIN-Iii Usborne, on the 13th inst., the wife of John Perkin, of a son. RYAN -In McGillivray, on Feb. 2nd, tho wife of Wm. Ryan, of a son. QUINN-In Stephen, on Fob. Srd, the wife of Thos. Quinn, of a son. WEBB-On the 4th inst. at Grand Bond, the wife of Thomas Webb, of a daughter. DINGMAN-In Stratford, on Jan. 28, the wife of W. S. Dingman, (nee Miss Maggie Me- Donagh) of a son. MARRIAGES., DODD-SMILLI]-At Goderich, on Tan. 12, by Rev. 3. A. Anderson,B. A. William Dodd to Jane M, Smillie, both of the township of 'West Wawanosh. SPENOE XEEN-At the residence of the bride's parents. on Feb. 10th. by Rev. 'W 3. Taylor, William Spence to Mary e en both of bt.Marys. DEATHS. FRASER-Iu Hibbert; on the Jthinst;, Alex. Fraser, agod42 years. FOS-Iti Goderich, on Feb. 7th, Peter B. Fox, jr., aged 30 years, 17 days. GLENN -In Ribbert, on the 10th inst., Eliza Case, wife of John Glenn,aged 40 years. CURRAN-In Goderich, on Fob. 4th, Elijah J. Curran, aged 22 years, 10 months, 4 days. McCORMICK-On the 7th inst., Arch. McCor- mirk, of 12th • con. West Williams, aged 78 years. PARNELL-In Mitchell, on the 8th inst.,Mary beloved wife of Richard Parnell, aged 7o years, 3 months, 28 days. FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS. ,&i OLD AND WELL -TRIED RanarsDr: Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothersfor their children while teethin with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the grans, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It is pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. 25 cents a bottle. Its value is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind.. smaimasaawarasease Exeter Lauder Yard. Dressed Pine, Siding, Floor- ing bg , T'loor- ing and Ceiling. No. 1 Pine Lath,. Pine and Cedar Shingles. Special inducements to intend- ing d ing Builders in Hemlock Bill Stuff: 30000 Feet common Pine at AO par N. OF MAN TREETT.ISJ $O Willis PILE TERRORS SWEPT AWAY. Dr. Agnew's Ointment stands at the bead as a reliever, healer, and sure cure for Piles in all forms. One ap- plication will give comfort in a few minutes, and, three to six days ap- plication according to directions will cure chronic cases, It reliever all itching and burning skin disease it a day. 35 cents. Sold by 0. Larrz. Rari als! We are always curious about new, corners, wondering what they Iook like, or what kind of neighbors or citizens they will become, what their nationality, what their religion and politics, especially the latter at such times as the present. No doubt the salve inquiry will rise in the minds of the new arrivals and asking thus: --I wonder if I shall be ath once in this community, whether I shall be wel- comed and smiled upon ; the secret will be our conduct to each other, We received into our place of business this week it shipment of Blew and Chalon Prints and, Flannelettes --A4, Elegant in their patterns, and they have only been on out counter one day, and sales have been made; these have met with a hearty and appreci- ative welcome. We ask our many customers and early seekers for prints to come and look On therm, also an,- other addition of Maple Leaf Worsted Hose. These lite great Wearers. Jo P CLARKS Sale Register'. Parties getting their sale bills printed at this office, receive a free notice similar to the fol- lowing. The circulation,of Ties 'arms is double that of any other paper in this section, and notice in its columns is worth more than the bills.) MONDAY FEB. 21sT.- Auction sale of farm stock, implements, etc., on lot 27, South Boundary, Hay. Sale at. 1. o'clock. E. Bossenberry,Auctioneer. A. T. Bean, proprietor. The wages paiout at the Doherty organ factory, Clinton, last year amounted to $37,272, which was all spent in the town. The Doherty fam- ily saved practically nothing from the fire. Jay, Mr. Doherty's eldest son, did not save as much as a shirt,- James Steep, of Clinton has sold his farm, being lot 45, on the Bayfield con. near town to Alex. Elliott, ' for some- where in the neighborhood of $4,300. There are 76 acres in the lot and El- liott has had it rented on shares for some time. NOTICE. -Town subscribers who fail to receive their papers regularly, will please notify this office. Any over- sight will be looked after promptly. FL E FEE Y1 STORE` To the House Keepers of Exeter and vicinity. , About Feb'y lst, the undersigned will open a Flour & Feed business, in the store three doors south of Post - office, where FLOUR, FEED, POTATOES, and other vegetables in season will be kept on hand. All orders delivered promptly. I res ectf>�aill solicit share of your esteemed patronage. a at c s nage. Da S11C R Dr. W. Sloan, of Blyth, left for the I'lonclyke a few days ago. The rices ANOTHER LIST. Double Boilers, Tea Steepers, 1?lain Daisy Tea kettles. ,15c. Brush and comb trays, Clh°-,PPing BKonivivisa,sitic., 20e., 30c. Glass Olseeee Dishes, Syrup Jags, , ' And various other articles. 3S pet- Qienklet, CREAT FALL In prices of MUST GO AT ST MOE Overcoats for MEN and BOYS Suits for MEN and BOYS FUR COATS, CAP. S and ROBES, FS, FUR CAPES far LADIES' LADIES' i MANTLES, DRESS GOODS a11d MANTLES FELT BOOTS and OVERSHOES. � Ii, I S �.Oir S. Owing to the continued mild weather we have rnore than we otherwise wOuld and we are. de terrnined not to carry any over until next -winter, but to make a clean sweep if prices will do Don't pass us for a bargain, G. JOHNSTON