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Home My WebLink AboutExeter Times, 1898-11-17, Page 1TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR NO 14 allammamonimoinsAllR HURON & MIDDLESEX N33111390012¢33133333313333313.13133313MINIMMS3133.11X3 GAZETT EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 17th7 1898,. You Make A Dollar When You Save It 'Prices never got such a slashing as th.ose we tell of this -week. The reason is just this, we've got a lot of stuff in our store, that is more valuable to users than to us, no xnatter .how little prices, we have to take for it Some merchants might rather keep it on their shelves to look at We'd rather exchange it for half of its original price and be rid of it. .All of the Goods are good. Their only fault is they've stayed their welcome out here and they've got to go. Most of them are lines that are al- ways staple, -Style cutting no figure. There's some in most eyery line of stocks we carry. But here are a few, and the prices to tell the general run, how they'll sell from now .out; - Dress Goods}ll goods, 38 inches wide, a reg- AWool fancy tweed dtess Snaps war 75c. line, half that now •:Mixed green and black fancy tweed dress goods, very pretty pattern, good wearable goods, 38 inches wide, was sold two weeks ago at 60c. Not much left, going now for. . 40 inch fancy serge dress goods, blue shot effect, regular ;price 4.0c. cut to • • . • 25c. 27 inch fancy blue twilled Flannelette, with small black E gure, stalwart wear, an T8c. value for....................gc. seseartsessasessesermesesesesesesesi 29C. THIS IS GOOD FOR SATURDAY ORLY. I 02 31 inch fancy stripe flannelette, fine soft fin- ish,a, regular dic. line for 4ic. 1•Itseseseseseseseseseseeraseseszsesessl Towelling 23 inches wide. pure Table linen 46 inches wide, linen, regular price, 12ic. only.... 9c. block patterns, good stuff and al - Men's Elastic webb suspenders ways sold for 22c.,clearing at:onlynac. strong wearers, wide, dark and Men's Ties, large assortment, fancy patterns, leather ends, wear colors and styles, bows, knot, four - till you'll be in their debt, regular in -hands, regular 15c. to 25c., all 60c. goods, now. 39e. bunched in under one price.. ...... 9c. • Men's short walking coats in grey tweeds, lineci with farmer velvet collar, single breasted, good every where, we ve sold lots sly -0' of them for $5.00,we are saying good-bye to the balance at. $1.95 Could anything be cheapen eass oio.es am.- • • # Moll's Won Worsted Suits. 40 • Everybody knows what Vicuna worsted • is the kind that never grows shabby or 0 • glossy, the best kind of worsted, good for 0 # best suiton all occasions,withbesttrimmings • 'tailoring and fit guaranteed, regular price $20.00 for a short while $17.50 0 O ,000,40.0 • isstaivessaa ,o• Boys Clothing Got your boys suits yet? Lucky if you hay nt, for you can save stoney even though we lose by it, at these prices you'll save something, or 1* able to get a better suit than you figured on. Boy's Navy blue serge suits, strongly made and trimmed, ' pants lined all through, fit boys from four to ten years old, regu- lar selling $2.00 now • $1.25 Boy's brown and grey check tweed suits, neatly pleated, well finished,a strong serviceable suit \ good value at $2.00 clearing now at• ' 0 The better kinds of boy's nay blue and fancy tweed suits,which we've always sold for $2.50,$2.75 and $3.00 a clear drop to ...... $1.69 Ladies' Jackets Less Than Half Price. Navy Blue and Black frieze ladies Jackets, neatly trinamed -with velvet and braid, strong, -warm and serviceable, regular, $3,50 to ,$5.00, now.... ......... . $1.75 Double breasted, dark gray .frieze ladies' jackets, trimmed - with bleck velyet, large ,bour buttons, sizes 34 and 36 regular price, $5.50 for less than half.... $1.95 HOW ARE - THOSE FOR : BARGAINS. Another Beaver cloth, same colors, vith raised seams,nicely trimmed, large fancy buttons, regular $6.50 will take on even half .. $3.25 A fine quality Beaver cloth, in brown and black, jacketstrim- med with velvet on collar and cuffs,double breasted, fancy stit- ched front, regular prize $7.00' now away below half I A. J. FORD & CO., The Solid Value Store, woodhatii. N. B. -Highest prices paid for all kinds of farm pro- duce & poultry. Poultry taken every Thursday only. A. J, F. & CO. If you want good value for your money go to JOHN HALL, Dahwood. Ladies' Jackets from $2.00 upward. My $5.00 Jacket is a cracker, cannot be beaten. Good value in Dress Goods. A splendid line of two tone effects at $L50 per Dress length. All the latest styles in Millinery. 30 seirds of Flannelette for $1 00. All other lines of Flannelettes, good value. Factory -Cotton, special value at 4c a yard. Feather Ticking, 10ca yard and upward geod Towelling, 5c a yatd. LadiesVests, long sleeves, 2 for 25c. Childrens; Vests, 10c and upwards. Mee's Shirts and Drawers 25c and upwards. Men's Ulster Overcoats, $3.50 each. The best $5.00 Men's Ulsters in the trade. PURS ! Men's Wombat Coats, lst quality, $12.00. Men's Russian Dog Coat, 1st quality, $18.00. Men's Australian Wallaby Coats, lst quality, $10.00. Black Cow Robes, the bests $14.00. A large stock of Newlands and Goat, Otibes will be sold at aloe prices. OARDVVARE STOOK COMPLETE . -A large assortment of Axes ands Oross Cut Saws. My stock a Boots i Shoes and Rubber Goods is complete in all lines. Reclpath Granulated Sugar, 22 ponnas for $1.00. Matches 8e. a box ROyal Yeast, 5c. a box, ,huge size.) 12 Dars Electric Soap for 25c. 6 Hays, SWees Home Soap for 2oc, Choiee Stamen, 10c. a can. Try my 25c. an Teas the best in the trade. • ALL GOODS BOUGHT FOR SPOT CASH . MARKET man PAID FOR ALL KINDS OF MUM PRODUCE, JOHN HALL, Dashwood. Hensall. G. J. Sutherland, Notary Public, Convoy armor, Commissioner, Fire Insurance agent and Issurer of Marriage Licenses. Legal doeu moots carefully drawn at reasonable rates MonoY to loan on real estate at low rates of in Wrest. Office at the Post office. Homan, TT .T. D. COOKE. (Late with Garrow 17;oudfoot) Barrister Solicitor, Notary Public, Hensel', Ont, 7:4,A. Sollery, L. D. q., D 11 S.. Honor Gradu • ate of Toronto University, Dentists. Teeth extracted without_pain or bad effects. Office in Potty's Block, Hensall. At Zurich every Monday, commencing May 30th. BRIEFS. -Special meetings are being conducted in the'Methodistchurch. The building on Sunday evening was crowded when Rev. McD. Kerr, evan- gelist, of Toronto, who is conducting the meetings preached an excellent sermon. Fruits of their labors are in evidence.-james White has not been so well the past few weeks. He was confined to his bed on Sunday. -Mr. Hewitt, a student of Huron College, again preached in St. Paul's church on Sunday. -Application has been made for a rector and it is expected that we will shortly have a regular minister. - Miss Hattie Ellis, who is attending the Clinton Collegiate Institute, spent Sunday with her parents in town. - John G-ates, syho has been in 'Manitoba for some time returned home this week and will visit friends here for a time. - A congregational meeting was held in St. Paul's church on Friday last. It was decided to apply for a minister and hold two services every Sunday, morning and evening; the afternoon being devoted to service at Staffa.- It is stated that Mr. McKay of Ridge- townlis about to purchase the Observer, -Mrs. Sheffer returned home from. London this week, considerably ini •proved in health. -Miss Jennie Dick is visiting friends in London. -Joe Case has graphophone in his store and gives his customers a free enter- ent.-Miss Henrietta and, Esther Moore are visiting friends in Blowhard. -Miss H. Sutherland has returned from visiting friends in Clinton. -The market has been dull the past week, excepting in oats, which have come in in large quantities. Wheat is worth 70c. while 25e. are paid for oats. -Our streets are in a horrible condition,mud, mud, mud. The drains put down 'last year do not seem to carry off the water sufficiently-fastand the ground is non- penetratable,-Hadley Doan was in St. Thomas last week attending the fune- ral of his sister, Mrs. 0. Brown, who had been ill for some time. -Mrs. Brintnell one evening. last week enter- tained a, number of friends. -.T. E. Mc - Dollen is on the sick list. -Some 25,000 barrels of apples have been shipped from this station this season. -H. E. Dever has moved into T. Ballantyne's residence. -T. J. Berry has also mov- ed into the residence on Mill street sybich be recently. rented from Thos. Welsh. -Robert Eacrett's new resi- dence is nearing completion, and it is expected will be ready for occupancy about Christmas. -The young folks are looking forward to the skating season, which affords them. healthful exercise. -Daniel Kydd,..who has been sojourning in Manitoba for some months, returned home last week. He reports cold weather and a heavy fall of snow. --Miss Sturgeon, of Dakota, formerly of Clinton, has been visiting her uncle, Samuel Smillie for a few days. -Cook Bros. are negotiating with a firm in France for the purchase of an electric delivery waggon. -G. 0. Petty has moved his pork packing and ring department to his new block just west of the post office. -Wesley Whitesides,who has been in the North- west for some months, returned home last week and is visiting his parents in the village. -Mr. and Mrs. J. Mac- arthur entertained a number of friends on Friday evening last.-11/Ers. Bal- four, of Kippen, was in the village last week yisiting her cousin Mrs. C. A.. Me- Donell.-Miss Vina Cook was confined to the house this week through illness. - The gentleman referred to in the following extract, which we take from the Beeton World, is well known to many of the readers of THE TI.MES all of whom will unite in wishing him success in his new enterprise : "The new machinery in the new flouring mill was set in motion ori Saturday last, and every cloy since it has been running smoothly, without a jar, or hitch. The building is a four story brick, and has been specially designed , and built to afford the best possible raffling accommodation. The ma- chinery is what is known as the Gyra- tor systeru. This process is now in use in many of the largest mills in Canada, and is giving splendid satis- faction. Mr. Hunt, owner of the mill, is a son of Mrs. Robert Hunt, of Hen - sail, and is a practical mill-wrightend that he understands his business thor- oughly is shown by perfect manner in which the different pieces of machinery about the mill are working. He has secured the services of an experienced miller, in the person of James Aitkens, of Clinton, and also a first-class engi- neer, in the person of Mr. Bell, both late of Hensall, end the flour manu- factured so far IS pronounced a rellay fine artiele by competeut judges. We hope it may prove a finaricial success." LuCan. • (Too bite for last week.) Bitiurs.-The work of the Metho- dist church, here, is progressing favor - :011y. - The United 'Workman gave a supper at the Central hotel in behalf of Mr, Robinson Armitage, of this place, before taking his departure from our midst.mAn enjoyable time WAS spent by all. -Several from here at- tended the banquet on Monday night at the Orange Hall, 2nd COIL Of Bid- dulph, and rumor says all enjoyed themselves to their utmost. -Hallowe'en passed off here very moderately, very litblo datnage being done. The child- ren of to -day are having their brain a little awakened to the fact that such kivid of sport is obnoxious&-Mr.Porte,, pesteatister, is on the sick list, hope for his speedy reeovery. Hay Ball, of Kirkton, will deliver an ads „ Hayfield Couercars-Coancil met Nov. 7th, ell quartettee will dispense meet music.- clress and the Elville and Sunshine present. The following were appointed Deputy Returning Officers :-Polling sub -division Lachool house No. 2, Wm. Russell; 2, school house No.14, P. Philips; 3, town hall, Zurich, Fred Hess, sr. ; 4, school house, No. 4,J. Mellick; 5,school house No, 12, H. Sevens ; 0, Snell's of- fice, Jos. Snell ; 7, school house ,No. 3, Chas. Troyer. Re Hensel" drain, the clerk was instructed to notify R.H.Ool- lins to proceed with the Appeal to the official referee at once. Robt.R. John- ston was appointed Auditor by: the Council mid Fred Signer was appointed as second Auditor by the Reeve, The Auditors tohave the books and accounts of Treasurer audited by the 12th of De- cember, and a statement of the receipts and. payments prepared and signed, and the Auditor's report be printed' by the 26th day of December. The -follow- ing accounts were ordered. to be paid: J. M. Cosen,com. work and culverts,N. B., $15; J. Penhale, two drains and re- pairing culverts, cert. 6 and 7, $5.30; D. Steinbach, account $1.60 • R. M. Bell gravel, $39.52; II. Lipphardt, selecting jurors and attending Court of Revision of Voters' list $6; R. Campbell, gravel and rep. culvert, $13,05 ; Cochrane, • A special 'Thanksgiving sermon next Sunday evening, Usborne Capre. Wrier:axes-A number of friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 0, H. Homey, ITsborne, on Monday evening to join in celebrating their twentieth wedding anniversary (a china wedding.) A pleasant time was spent by all present. The presents were numerous and valuable and com- prised various useful articles. Mr. and Mrs. Horney's wide circle of friends join in avishing them Many years of A SECOND ST. Josiara.-It would Seem as though Mr. Contine were anxious to make Hayfield a second St. Joseph, Kr. 'Campbell, his partner, the other night, appeared before the Bayfield Council and asked their co- operation in securiug breach of the 0, P. R. He said that Mr. Contine had got the C. P. R,Co. persuaded to build a branch to St. Joseph, and he would also like to see Hayfield benefit by the same branch, if the town. would assist by a bonus. The council decided to call a. public meeting on Thursday, the 17th inst., and hear what the citizens have to say about it. happiness and prosperity. Kirkton • Cla_nd e_boy e. DEA.Ta OE' DANIEL Scaoris-Daniel Selloff, license inspector of North Mid- dlesex,died at his lame Clandeboye Monday evening. He held the position of postmaster at Clendeboye for fifty years, and his appointment as license inspector was made when the local Liberal party first came into power. He had reachedthe acre of 8/ years and ditch, Parson s Award", N. B.,$5 ; N. leaves a widow and six children. One M. Cantine,lumber, $7,35; W. H. True- of his sons at present is in the retail menrep. culvert, 0. R., $1.30 ; S. V.in drug trade at Dawson City, and an - cent, grading road, con. 16, $9.25 ; L. other, Elgin Schott is a Toronto Walper,gravel S. B„$33.33;L, Wolper, barrister. gravel, $37.52; A. McCormick, gravel contract, S. H,, $31 ; B. Philips, rep. Staffa culvert and tile,$4.97;S. Wagner, corn. work and rep. culvert, S. B., $13.37; Barers.-Alex. Herron has returned Chas. Troyer, cons. work, N. B.,$11.35; from Manitoba,a-nd he looks as though A. Reid, gravel N. B., $12.95; A. Reid, the prairie province agreed with him ; gravel, 86.48; E. Denesie, rep. culvert, he intends going back again in the and hauling plank, 84.50: T. Holden, spring. -T, M. Hamilton has now a gramaphone in the store, and lovers of music are provided with a treat in that line. -Mr. and Mrs. R. Ilotham spent Sunday in the village with. the latter's parents. -On Thursday morning last, aftenan. illness cf some months, death claimed Mary Ann Sellery for its vic- tim. -We also record the death of Mrs. Thomas Young, former resident of this neighborhood. -Jud Moore and family moved to London last week. work, C. R.,$4,38;F. W. Hess,printing, $3.25; Weido, corn. work,O. R., $10; do., culvert, C. R., $3.25; J. McDonald, work con. 6 and 7,$10.20; C. Aldworth, two culverts and cedan$8.58; ELMagel, gravel contract,N. B.,$39.65;doegravel contract, 0. R., $87.05; Mrs. Aubin, charity, 85; J. Dram, ditch, 82.50; J. McDonald,ditch, "Canada Co. Award" $24; Chas. Stelk,gravel contract, N.B., $81; W. Gram,cleaning ditch, H. S. D, $1.50; M. Kipfer, do., $2; X. Green, do., $2; 0. Blackweltdo„ $1.50; W,Leibold; , do., 818.10; 0. Redmond,do., $23.10;W. illexabrickbats,$5.50; G. Ford,gravel, $15.25; E. Gies,cutting thistles,50 cts. ; J. Gellman, rep. culverts,con. 14,$2.50; Perth Mutual Insurance Co., insurance on hall,$13; F. Hess, Sreservices Court of Revision Voters' lists, $62.60 ;Muni- cipal World,blanks,$9.90; F. W. Fern- combe, Canada Conapany and Keller's Awards, $58.30; M. Geiger, selecting jurors, $4; F. Hess,Sreselecting jurors, $4; J. Galster, storage for grader, $5; A. G. Ehnes, working grader, $1;"J. E. McDonell, nails, 30 cts. ; D. Urquhart, lumber, 88.80; R. Denernie, error in taxes, $6.42; D. Vincent,error in taxes, $4.22; W. Roeder, tile across road, $1. Council will meet again on Monday, Dec. 5th, when ail accounts and path - masters lists should be sent in. F. HEss, SR., Clerk. Central ia MA.RRIAGE.-Thos. Willis,of Exeter, and Miss May Hodgins, of Centralia, set sail together on the voyage of life, last Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, from the port of Centralia. The Rev. S. Salton giving them their clearing papers, after splicing them together. The groom was supported by George Walker, and the bride by her sister, Maud. The bride looked charming and wore a beautiful dress trimmed with white silk. A sumptuous 'supper was served, and the wedding presents were useful and numerous. Box VOYAGE. • Mooresville., BRIEPS.-Mr. Bloomfield, of the 1st con. of McGillivray, has sold his farm 1to G. °Weigh' for the sum of $5,000. This con. is noted as good wheat laud. - Wilbert Revington and Ellison Hod- gins shipped two car loads of apples from Clandeboye last Tuesday. R. Raycraft shipped three cars of apples last week to the same firm. -William Williams and Robert Hudson, of Clandeboye,are in Montreal this week. We may expect to hear joy bells soon. - Mr. Haskett, of Biddulph, shipped two cars of cattle to Toronto last week. -sea. Wood ham Brarrs.-The grist mill which has been closed down owing to repairs has commenced operations again. - Mr. Gadke is in better shape than ever to do good work.--Rebt. Edwards, who has been ill for a long time, is rapidly regainingstrength, and his ultimate i recovery s hoped fors -Luckily for the ' four members, who took the Royal Arch• Degree in L. 0. L. No. 492, that the night was stormy on Thursday, thus preventing aja-rge number of the members from beipg present. On this account their exp rience was less rug- ged. -A furnace has taken the place of the parsonage coal stove, the hitter is offered for sale. -Miss Rachael Kirk spent, the past four or five weeks visit- ing friends at Thorndale. Elimville. Ramvs.-George Miners, who re- I ceetly returned from Manitoba, is suf- fering from a prolonged attack of rheumatism. - The question as to whether there will be plowing weather in 1898 is very often asked. Some have not gathered all their roots yet. -Some prodigious mangolds have been grown iri this vicinity, but the largest report- ed so far weighed 80 pounds. If any one can beat that they are requested to bring the vegetable to Elimville next Saturday evening When they will be suitably rewarded„ -The Ladies' Aid intend iididitig Chet): annual social on the evening of Thanksgiving day, Thursday Nov. 24. Tea will be served in thel basement at half past SeVen o'clock, after whieh a service of ninsic, tong and speeches will be held in the inclitoritun ;if the church, when a goodprogr..m illay be expected. Revs Dublin Bny..Evs.-Miss Jenrde Aikens has gone to Genevo, Ill. to visit her aunt for a few months. -Mr. Potter, of Buffalo, N. Y., called to see Mr. and Mrs. John O'Connell one day last week. - James Williams, jr., has gone to Detroit for a few days on Military business. -Ed. Carpenter and, his daughters, who have been visiting among friends for soine weeks past, left this week for their home in Duluth. -Henry Murray has gone to Stratford to take a position as brakeman. -Walter Carpenter left the other morning for Duluth, where he intends to remain for the'whiter: season. Biddulph. Couxous-The council met pursuant to adjournment, Nov. 7th, MS, the Reeve and all the members present. The G. T. R. advised the Council that they would put the several crossings in the township in a proper state of of repair.-1VIrs.J. Dunn, of Olandeboye, advised the Council that her fence was not on the street. The Reeve was in- structed to employ a P. L. S. -The township Engineer was asked for an extension of thne to carry out award re McLaughlin ditch. -A number of accounts were ordered to be paid. - The Council adjourned lo meet again on Monday the 5th of Dec. at 10 a. m. W. D. STANLEY, Clerk. Shipka. 1 BRTEES.-The weather has been very wet lately and the farmers are not near through with their ploughing. -Mr. Heitzman, the post master, has sold his store and dwelling, and is going to move on his farm, a little west of the village. -The Methodists, of this place, are going to move their churph ; they have secured a more suitable aite from Mr. Hannan on Main St. -Mr. Hannan has the timber on the ground for the erection of a new hall.-V.Ratz, M. P., and John Ratz have returned from their hunting expedition wellloaded with game. -The Sunday school, of this place, is alreadymalting prepara- tions for their Christmas entertain- ment, which is to be held on the 27th of December. -Mrs. Wing is on a visit to her parents, in Hamburg. -There is likely to be some trouble over the ap- pointment of a new post master as we expect there will be a number of appli- cants. Blanshard. BRIERS.- Two Wilson boys from, Muskoka are spending the week with their cousin Ben. -Will Paynter, who has for the past summer been engaged with his uncle, R. Poynter, returned to his home in Muskoka last week. -- W. Thompson has returned home from Dakota, where he has purchased a, farm. s It is his intention to move there in the spring. -The farm of himes Perrin, lot t 32, South Bouncliwy, was sold bv tnottgage sale at the Windsor Hotel, t Brarrs.--Mrs. Jas. Watson is very • low with typhoid fever. - Sheeler spent Sunday in the village. - Mrs. Robb. Dawson is very low with typhoid fever. -Mrs. Watson, of the 3rd line, has the typhoid fever. -Wm. Leigh is laid up with blood poisoning on his right hand. -J. Taylor's putting cement foundation under his stables. -- Mrs. T. E. Harrison, of Granton, will conduct Thanksgiving services here in the Methodist church. -John Hazel- wood had four fine sheep worried to death by dogs on Friday evening last. NO dogs have been trapped thas far. -Thos. Tufts, who spent the past ummer with his son-in-law, butter - maker of Londesboro', returned home on Tuesday of last week. 1.6 • Grand pend m BRIEES.-At present JiPatterson 's on the sick list ; hope soon to hear ' f your recovery Jim. -The annual -inas tree in connection with the blethodist church will beheld Dec.21st. -B. Wilson has returned to town again. -Glad to see Ware Oliver out again after a short illness. -A. Edwards of Nobelton, arrived here last Monday night. - Mr. Stone �f the Hamilton Loan Society was here last week for the purpose of winding up and selling the estate of J. Dalziel. Mr. Brenner has nearly closeda deal for the orchard pfoperty.-The Methodist church looks yery cosy since receiving' the new coat of paint and plaster. The members of the congregation contemplate fur- ther improvements in the near future. Z u rich TIM NEXT FALL FAIL -NOW is the time to plan for your exhibit in some classes of next year's Fall exhibition. The chrectors,as has been done in other places,shorrld bar outsiders from coni- peting in several classes in which what are known as"professional exhibitors" have informer years captured the bulk of the prizes. Such a scheme would Make the fair a better: success, and if knotyn,hundaeds of young women,aye and young girls, too, would begin at once and get articles ready for next year. Many of these professional ex- hibitors, show the same articles over and over again, year after year, and the public being aware of this fact, do not care to go to any trouble prepar- ing exhibits to show against them, as seldom the judges are the same,and do not recognize the stuff as being the work of former years, with which the owner has earned many times its cost in prizes. Many farmers should keep an eye to adding one or more thoro'- bred or high-grade animals to improve their stock. The swine prizes were greatly increased last year. Grains and seeds shouldreceive in orc atten tion, too. Crediton. BRIBFS.-ViTesley Mi tchell, who has been keeping the"Klondyke store in Orediton east, has sold out to England. ---Tames Clark is puttingesar &lad cement on his roof, the other.,ba,v- ing proved defective. -On Wednesday Alice, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, was married to 0. Holtzman, at the residence of the bride's father. Mr. and. Mrs. Holtzman will live in the dwelling lately vacated by Mrs. Sims. --The peat fuel. Co. will find muck plentiful in this section. In some places it is eight and ten feet deep, and the supply inexhaustible.-- Sam°1 Lamport has purclaa,sed a gen- eral store business at Devises, from Mr. Kestle, for which place Mr. and Mrs L. left on Tuesday. We wish them success in their undertaking.- The hunters returned home fromMus- koka on Saturday evening. They re- port good luck, but state that the number of huntsmen were greater this year than last. Paul is saught on all hands, having some blood -curdling yarns to spin. --J. E. Young was in Lon- don on Saturday.-Thetax collectorhas been around and reports considerable taxea unpaid. -Wood for the brick, yards will be very much higher in price this year, on account of a com- pany haying bought up most of tb soft timber. -The almost impass state of the roads, owing to the mu , 'enders business poor with the iner- hants.-And still reigns supreme. - Harry Finkbiner had the misfortune o sprain his ankle very badly on Mon - lay last and will be laid up for some ime as a result. -it is our painful duty 0 reeord the death of Vera only child of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Fritz which sad event occurred on Wednesday Oth inst. from Diphtheria. She was a special favorite in the village and her sorrow- ing parents have the sympathy of the whole eounrinnity in this Welt, great bereavement. -Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis Sr. are away this week on a visit to friends in Sarnia; we trust this re8t and short VACAtiOn may' prove beneficial to them both. --On Tuesday evening lest, Thomas Lawson, son of George Lawson Es. of the 8th eon. of Stephen, and Miss l3rown, daughter of Jim. Brown were united in marriage byRev, J. G. Litt. We wish them a prosperous voyage over life's tempest - nous sea and that all their tronbles may be little 011(18. A.dditienal eorrespondelice on fifth JOHN WHITE $4 SONS Valet:fibers and Peoprietors Here's Your Chance FLEECE LINED Underwear For Men, also a full range of Ladies' and Children's Underwear. J. P. Ross ,,r4CISti=s0:21111020311==C11871013e2.43311:11211011110111111111V1111018161W1 • Exeter Municipal Council. Council met parsuant to adjourn- ment at Town Hall, Nov. All present except Mr. Evans. Alinutes of previous meeting- read and confirmed. Christie -Harding -That the Chief of Fire Department procure a suitable •case for the carrying of coal for steam- er ; also to procure one ton of coal for the north end fire hall and to engage a caretaker for the said fire hall at a salary of $1.50 per month. Carried. Mr. Deavitt here waited on the Council regarding drain on Marlboro' street. Harding -Christie --That the Council furnish tile for drain providing Mr. Deayitt does the digging. Carried. Bissett-Harcling-That the follow- ing accounts be passed. and orders drawn on the Treasurer for same :- T. Gillespie, unloading lumbers $3 ; clo. two trips to river with fire engine, 82; Jas. Creech, streetwatering, 48c. ; H. Spackman, account per fire depart- ment, $7.70 ; Electric Light Co., light- ing to Nov. lst, $74.78 • W. Westcott, labor, 81.25; James Weekes, fire de- partment, *1.50; J. Moore, labor, 50c.• 3. T. 1Vestcott, labor, $1; Geo. H. Bissett, Part salary, 525; H. Parsons, night -watch services, to Nov. 1st, $23.25. Carried. Bissett-Efarding-That Council ad- journ to meet Nov.25th at 7:30 o'clock;- GEO. H. Brssnarr, Clerk. Zurich. •TEACRERS' ASSOCIATION. -The next meeting of the local division of the West Huron Teachers' Association will be held in the school house on Friday, Dec, iqth, commencing at 9 a. m. The following. subjects will be taken up :- Primary arithmetic,. by Miss E. John- ston; Geography in Pt. II class, by ' Miss G. Torrance • Geography in 2nd class, by Mr M. Graham; Geographs. in 3rd class, by D. McDougall. In ad- dition to the above, the topics "The public school course" and "How to create a national spirit" will be dis- cussed. The former will be introduced. by E. Hagan and the latter by Miss A. Hocigins. A literary lesson with a fifth class will be taught by W. 1. Scott. A literary and. musical pro- gram is befog prepared. It is hoped that every teacher will be present and take part in the discussion. Parents and ratepayers are cordially invited. to attend the ineetirag. McKIM'S BIG "KASH" STORE HENSAlials, Do You Think We pay money to advertise what is not true ? Better not advertise at all then not liye up to our advertisements. Our ads are store talk of what we have to offer and our methods of doing business. Our Friday bargains are a success if by selling at close 'ces means success. few more for Friday and old. 25 doz, picture and fancy Ha,nd- kerchiefs, ... .2c. each, 3 for 5e 1 case men's oil grain long boots, regular price $3.50, Friday ..2511 1 piece grey military flannel, good value at 350. Friday 25c, and till $.01a 1 piece heavy twill, nnshrinkable flannel, regular price 17e., our price 15c.,....... -Ptiday,13c 50 yds fine Art Muslin fast colors, regular price 10c.!encl. 121,c.Syris y.. . . ... . le 3 only, Men's Tweed ivaterproof overcoats, velvet collar, sell- ing right alcmg :it $6.00 and $0.50. Friday $4.75. Isrew idea patterns.. - - 15e We save $100 a month by not dein& any book-keeping, that or most of it goes ..to yam •• Outlret,trat4, CASH OR Prtotbucza Wd A. itelicKIM StAlarys, Thursday, -A rat ur Hender- son. is re-engaged to teach No. 9, shoed, for 1809. - What might have proved a serious accident occurred last week. While Sidney Chappel was drawing init load of corn he accidentally fell from the top, severely hurting his neck.. -Robert Kirkby, one of our hard working and industrious farmers, has retired from the farm, it in the bands of his son,Sain.- Honor roll for S. S. No. 2,Blanshard and Downie -Sr., 4th,Maggle Hrown, 0 ve Porter,R,a eh el HrOwn;:.Tr, 4th-Orpha Dickson, Millie Purdy, Icla Tholusoh;Sr.11II-Camp McCullysMillie Potter, Murray Mills ; Jr. arcl-Guy Skinner, Lyon Aiken, JlarireYi ej* CDairct es Dickson, C:041eihd I v'ea-'Arabc1b;.L-t' --The Oyeter supper held at Womb ain PASSea Off 111 first-class style. The pro- ceeds were large, amounting 1011 to $63. protieis N Page. Ismw BWC1 011$