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TWENTY—SIXTH YEAAR O. 20.
HURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE.
EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING DECEMBER 29th, 1898,
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Hensa•li,
G. es Sutherland, Notary Pnblio, Convey
after, Commissioner, Fire Insurance agent
and'Issurer .of Maerlago Licenses. Legal doau
menta carefully drawn at rensonablo rates
tar sty to uhthe Post estate
geneall a of in
Footwear H T. D• COOKS,
There's
(Late with Garrow & Proudfoot) I3arrister
).. .1 here, s a cordiality in the, Solicitor, Notary Publio, HonsaU Ont.
o r t4rad
boots, h th £ h eat acted.withou0 tn or bd effeots.. cfiieo
in Petty's Block, l[ensall. At Zurich every
Monday, commenoing Mav'30th.
The Hensall Flour Mills, areas busy as ever,
they are running to their full capacity. Ou
new Chopper is causing quite asensation ages
the farmers in the way that it d es the wor
welcome of good, strong,warm F A• 19oliary, L. D. S., D. D. S.. Honor u
to of Toronto University, Dentists. Teeth
w e er ora man, is
wife or his children. New
Hots for winter are among
domestic problems now
Yo r Vlliii them strong, VPdter- so excellent for them. Once tried always a
onatoiner. We sell best American corn fo
proof, warm, In short you oats you as ar pound d'etor a. sv have b stand
want' boots that will be cog- charts an hang. coon liltos.
f0rtable and save doctor's .bills a 13i'.i s, --Our business men report
good Christmiss trade, -The snow
-Save money on your shoe bill storms of this week have spoiled the
loads articularl those Fannin
too. 1Ne have them,all kinds. ' ' p g
was observed here as a holiday on
Here are a few low prices too •
Men's "A.rtic Overshoes" made -
• of good quality Jersey Cloth, lin-
-ed with soft, warm wool, heayy
soles`of pure rubber, good for all
this winter,'fastened with our'
-strong buckle, coin or bulldog
toes, the cheapest overshoe in
Perth . $
Snow Excluder Overshoe, fine
-Jersey cluth,.buckled at the back
bellow's fashion, waterproof' -up-
per, pure rubber soles and heels,.
snow or wet can't possibly get
in,, dressy, neat, strong and
•cheap , •
Two buckle Boots -Men's stout
oil . tanned waterproof pebble
leather boots, thick,strong,solid,
feather soles, lined with felt in-
side, bellows front, to keep out
wet and snow,fastened with two
-...,,,7,_.. ..
bucIi:les,,eas%lyyut on,easily took
off, solid'woar.
Men's Long .Felt Boots, strong,.
•close grained, stoat waterproof
leather to half way up the leg,
-strongly pegged, solid hemlock
leather soles, a square, honest,
hard workable boot for........ .
Heavy Buckle Rubber, strong,
thick soles, quarter heels, sinele
buckle to be worn with heavy
=socks, first rate for winter team-
ing per pair,
A snag proof Rubber with roll-
:er edge, thick soles, snag proof
good. quality of Rubber, can't be
beaten for heavy- winter work,
cheap> at
Men's Two Buckle Rubber,first
air, the second
•quality is $1.7a • at there is a
good deal more than 25c. differ-
ence. -
FOR BOYS.
Our buckle, heavy, solid, first
quality Rubbers,.sizes 1, 6,5,only
$1.00. We have a heayy assort-
mentof socks for. men and boys
'.to wear with rubbers. All kinds
all prices, from 40c to '75 a pair.
Solid leather leggings, nothing
,better•to keep out -snow and keep
'the legs warm and dry, tough,
pliant: and wearable,' $1,35 per
pair.
THE WOMEN'S GOODS.
Pain, Misery and doctor's -bills
may all be saved in the price of
;some of these genuine foot warin-
•ers, nothing so strong and warm
,as a pair of nice feltgaiters,with
leather sake and low leather
is
north and south, fang teaming. -X -alas
day coming this year on Snnday, it.
Monday, and between our rink (which
was open to carters in the forenoon
and to skaters in the afternoon and
evening), a Christmas tree entertain -
ward to each year with great pleasure` Centralia
and expectancy not only by the child- I
ren, but by the parents, friends and Pt LIo . SWIooL EXAMINATION: --
a11,--Miss Louie Moir, who is attend- Thursday Dec. 22 was the day of our
ing the Conservatory of Music in Tor. P. S. Exam, Early in the inox'i,ing
onto, is homespending X-mas vacation many of our ratepayers, beth ladies
with her parents. -Mrs. Swan and and gentlemen, could be seen wending
daughter, Miss Tena, spent Sabbath their way schoolward,carrying baskets
aid Monday with relatives in Goder- filled with good things, to witness
ieh,-Dr. Seliery and George Trott the day's proceedings and to bid fare -
were in Kincardine the first part of well to our genial teacher, 3. S. Del -
this week visiting Mr. Sellery's par- gety,who,having taught here upwards
eats.-Meoteas Murray, High School of twelve years, seven the last term,
teacher, of Owen Sound; is visiting his feeling the need of a rest from the
parents, Mr, end Mrs. James Murray, close confinement of the sehool-roo[n,
town. -•J, C. Stoneman, as superintend resigned the principalship of our school
eat of the Methodist Sunday school sometime ago. A goodly number of
was presented with an easy chair, ac- teachers from the various local schools
companied by an address, on the even- were present to lielp in the exams. of
.f tbe•Christmas tree entertainment the scholars, The morning work was
as a token of their appreciation of his carried on iu the Jr. Dep't taught by
services. Mr. Stoneman made a feeling our efficient assistant teacher Miss
and suitable reply, in which he thank- May Livens and was watched with
ed the school for their beautiful and keen interbst by an. The classes did
unexpected presentee Miss Doughty,of themselves and their teacher great
Galt, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. C. A. credit and merit the praise accorded
MaDonell--Mrs. 'Sheffer wee in Lon- them on all sides. Dinnerhaving been
don a few days ao renewing acquaint- served by the ladies of :the section to
ances - Mr. D. Urqubart was in Chat- the satisfaction of all, the afternoon pro-
ham this week visiting his father who gramme was proceeded with. The
is very ill. Mrs. Urquhart and daugh• scholars sung e. fitting New Year's
ters spent Xmas in London, with Mrs. hymn mire the classes, in the Sr. Dept
Urquhart'ssister.-A very pretty wed- 'Fere resumed. Their ready answers
Methodist h h, d ung atook pes►dence of Mrs lace on Wednesday Gichrist teachers ewas ample proof to the
all visiting
meat in
the c arc an
nomination meeting in . Coxworth s ,Seaforth it being the marriage of her thoroughness of the work done by both
hall, the day passed over quite briskly, eldest daughter, Miss Mary C., to C. R, scholars and teacher and drew forth
1.25 and quite a large number from the Meihm, a prosperous young mason, of the praise aud,applause of an appreci
country, in addition to many visitors Hensall. The knot •was tied by the alive audience. The classes over the
from a distance enlivened the village Rev. Dr. McDonald. After visiting entertainment began consisting of
by their presence. -The Messrs. Brod- Stratford, Berlin and Toronto they speeches by the visiting teachers, cler-
erick, Akron, Mich., accompanied by will take up their residence in Hensall gymen and others, interspersed by rec
their sister, Mrs. M. Kelly, of near the where the g.r_oom has erected a fine stations and songs by the pupils.
same place, spent • X-mas in Hensall residence. -We regret that Robt. Bell, Among the speakers was Wm. Baker
$1.75 with their mother, Mrs. Broderick.- Jr.. of the Hensall machine works, is Sr„ JUL veteran trustee, who in behalf
Mr. and Mrs. D. McAlpine, of Glencoe about to leave us, Seaforth town of the section read a beautifully word -
spent part of last week and this with council having offered him a loan of ed address eulogizing Mr. Delgaty as a
her brothers, the Messrs. McQueen. of $17,000 for 20 years. -James Coxworth manuan teacher, and expressing great
the on -
tract commencing cing J . 2nd, 18 9,of Hay. -The new eon- for shop on Friday last sed of the effectsby auction. -W. decl in fitting toms. Otarture. her a Dspeech s
the conveyance of Her Majesty's mail, A. McKim. was in Toronto this week. and recitationslfollowed,btit the climax
from Hensanl pest office to Chiselhurst -The stoxirn of Tuesday again blocked was reached when two of the senior
$L75 and intermediate offices, has been the roads. -Miss Vine Kerr is home pupils, the Misses. Maggie McCoy and
awarded to T. Murdock, his tender from Toronto thio week on a holiday. Katie Elliott came forward and pre -
being the lowest. Hadley Doan, of -Mr. and Mrs. Button, of Win ha,m, sented Mr. Delgaty with a well filled
RodgerviIle, has faithfully performed spent the first part of this weekwithpurse together with a carefully word -
this service in the past. -Mrs. A. Mur- Mrs. Button's sisters, Mrs. Dever and ed address. Mr. Delgaty replied in a
dock, wife of . A. Murdock, boot and Miss Irving. - Rev. Mr. Wilson,of very touching manner and both par -
$1•90 shoe merchant, on Saturday last treat- Benmiller, and formerly an associted ents and pupils were at Mmes visibly
ed their customers to lunches in their minister of the Hensall Methodist cir- affected. Supper having been served
store ; this is a practice annually ad- cuit, conducted services in the Metho- all returned to their homswell pleased
• hered to by many of the town and city dist church on Sunday last. In the with the days• proceedings, but sorry
merchants, and which is much appre- morning the reverend gentleman ad- to bid good bve to such an ardent
$1.15 dated by the patrons, also serves to dressed himself particularly to . the teacher and friend.
, cultivate a more friendly and social children, illustrating his sermon Bn,InFs,-On Saturday evening 24th
relationship between buyer end seller.
1 Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, spent
Tuesday in Kippen with their friends.
$1.60 James Miller, who lately returuedfrom
visiting in St. Louis, Mo., and who
was very i11 while there, and is not
yet fully recovered. We regret this
week to have to report the death. of a
brighttwo-year old child. of Mr. and
• Mrs. Henry Soldan; of Manitoba,
1 while visiting at their brother-in-law's
John Johnston, of the township of
Hay, and we sympathize deeply with
the bereaved parents while thus here
on a visit. -Miss Van Horne, of Lon-
don. was in th`e`village on Tuesday re-
newing acquaintances. -Joseph Norris
who is attending Dental College in De-
troit, is .here this week visiting bis
sisters, Mrs. Harold and Mrs. Murdock.
-Mr. Geiger, of Manitoba, has been
here visiting his brother, Owen Geiger
the past few days. -Our butchers had
fine displays of Christmas meats.: Mr.
and Mrs. Grigg spent X-mas with re-
latives in the northern part of the
county. -The skating rink is being
well patronized. -The sacrament of
vamps the price is hardly to be the Lord's Supper was dispensed in
t
,considered, pair $1.25 Carmel Presbyterian. church on San -
Women's" felt slippers, soft, day morning last. The- preparatory
warm, cosy felt slippers, fur service on Friday morning last was
bound, pretty too, only:.... 51,00 conducted by Rev. Mr. Muir, of Bruce -
Women's Felt Overgaiters, 10 field, --Mr. W. Doherty, of Huron Col-
inches high, :large flat buttona�, legeLondon, and who will i
,n rnid-
estra wear, extra cheap too,pair 50c. summer be regularly ordained, has
• Children's Felt Lined Shoes,no been appointed by the Bishop to the
chilblains, colds or whooping pastorate of St. Paul's church, Hensall
cough from chilled feet when en- and Staffa, (Dublin havipg been separ-
cased in these, and all they cost ated from the Hensall and Staffs ap- take possession of his interest la the
is 60c. a pair. po]ntmentsandunited with Mitchell.) Roller Mills until March next. -Mrs.
Mr. Doherty is a young man of good F. C, McDonell visited Exeter friends
Might as well begin to have ability and fine promise, and his oc- on Wednesday. --The medical men are
he comfort of Some of these caeional services here during the vacs- busy looking after patients suffering
ncyhave been much enjoyed, so much frons severe celd.-A. Murdock Ss 0o.
righ away, What d0 you so that they led to an ,appeal being have put an aceylene gas plant in,
• pointed to this charge. ---The annual S.
it S. J -mas. tree entertainments held in H 1 c y.s.RD's YELLOW OIL cures all
A Tt eO8olD 1ueOthe Presbyterian church on ] riday bruises,ain M c allous luan or mps,rs vellingscuinr
Store, evening last, and the each
istchurch fiammation, rheusnatism and neuralgia
Woodham. on Monday evening, wereealargely it is a specific.
• attended, and most enjoyable andsnc-
You hardly realize that itis medicine cessful in every respect, and not only Dr. Naismith, of Milverton, has been
when taking Carter'sLittleLiver Pills. were tTie hearts of the childrenpteasecl appointed an associate coroner for the
they are very small; no bad effects•by the fine gifts they received through county of Perth.
throughout to make it more engaging, inst. the members of the Woman's
and at the same time more impressive Missionary Society and other friends
and easily -remembered by the young assembled at the residence of Jas. Del-
minds, and id the evening he delivered gaty to bid Mrs. Delgaty, a met be'r of
a fine sermon, evidencing careful and the W. M. S., farewell and presented
thorough preparation and deep re- her with a silver fruit dish and spoon
search and thought. -The literary and together with an address prior to her
musical selections of Mr. Ruthven Mc- leaving for Blake. A most enjoyable
Donald and frlrs. McDonald of Lon- evening was spent at the time referred
don, who so largely supplied the pro- to. Conversation was free and hearty
gram at the Methodist Xmas tree en- and an impromptu program admirably
tertainment, were very much enjoyed. carried out. -Miss Pearl Cobleigli, of-
-The
f
-The nomination meeting . held in Parent], is spending Christmas with
Coxworth's hall on Monday evening her parentshere.-J. Wrightand Chas.
was largely attended by the ratepayers 'Ashton, spent Christmas with their
and more than ordinary interest was lady friends in Crediton. - George
manifested in the matter of nomina- Blunt, of London is spending his see
Mons for Reeve and Council, and the cation here, the guest of Mr. A. Nevin.
receiving of the reports of the steward- -Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCoy and
ship of the retiring council Th A Nevin pn S en t T d y' London
e .nes a In ,
nominations were received by clerk the guests of Mr. W. J. Clarke. -Mr.
Cooke as follows: -For Reeve, D. Ur- Samuel Shearclown, of Lucan, has re-
quhart, G. C. Petty, Geo. McEwen, J, turned home again. Far off hills are
H. Beek. and Rev. J. S. Henderson ; not as green as they looked to Sam,-
for Councillors, Wm Elder, J. HBeek, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin, of London, spent
John Coulter, G. F. Arnold; R. Patter- their Christmas holidays hero with
son, jr., J. A. Ortwein, W.R. Hodgins,, her father, R. Hicks. -:dr. and Mrs.
Henry Cook, George Brown,. and T. J. Wm, Lewis of London, spent Christ -
Berry. At the close of the nomination mas holidays with their daughter,Mrs.
Robt. Patterson, sr., was elected chair Thomas Neil. - Thoi'nas Elston of
man, when a few hours were pleasant- Rod'gerville haspurchasedthe chopping
ly spent in listening to the different outfit from Mr. Sans. Smith, and in -
speeches. -The contest for reeve will tends running a large business here
be between Urquhart and G. 0. Petty, during the winter. -Christmas day
while, at time of writing the indica- was as fine as has been witnessed this
tious are that most of the . candidates winter, and it was well celebrated in
for councillors will stand. - The finer- our burg. The religious services were
chants are distributing calendars to well attended, and in the afternoon at
their customers, -Mr; Rundle does not, Sunday School a .large "gathering ,
witnessed a;very pleasant. but deep
felt scene, which was the pre-
sentation of a beautiful took by the
Junior League to Mr. Delgaty our
public school teacher ; the book was
presented by Miss Gertie Cottrill, and
Wesley Luker read a very touching
farewell letter, after which Mr. Del-
gaty addressed a few very touching
sentences, expressing his grief at part-
ing with this friends that he has so t
long been- united with. Mr. Delgaty
has for the past seven years taught i
faithfully and well the bible class of
this school, and is held in as high re-
spect as any one who has ever been
engaged here before, and it will be
hard to fill the vacancy. He intends
leaving for his new home in Blake on
Thursday. -Miss Nellie Jainison held i
her examination on Wednesday of last
week; it was well attended and a merry
time woe spent ; she intends leaving ,
for the Normal after the holidays._ .. b
Yno. Caldwill Sr. and daughter, were
driving home on Monday, when the c
horse becoming annoyed at the pitch s
holes ran away and threw them both
out, Mr.;Caldwill got a bad cut in his e'
head about 3 inches long and Miss d
Caldwill was badly bruised. --Mrs. t
Harrison, of Granton, preaches S. S. p
anniversary sermons in the Metho-
dist Church next Sunday; on the Mon-
day following a grand New Year's
supper will be given in the basement,
Entertainment by the children. Ad- I+'
mission 25 ata., children 15 cts.. Tea 0
at 0 o'clock.
thlrij�? made that Mr. Doherty might be au
.all troubles from torpidliver are reieiv-
ed by their use.
Read Stoneman Bros. change of ad-
vertisement in this issue: They are
holding,a clearing sale, and bargains
,are in'store for all who wish to avail
•themselves.
the medium of the X -inns trees, but all
present were delighted with the fine
programmes that had been rendered
in the way of literary and 'Musical eel -
forbids us giving a more particularized
ections, and we only regret that space Bi
account of these fine Sunday school
entertainments which are looked for -
ARRIVE
•
Another lot of MEN'S ULSTERS that, will be sold
at very low prices.
LA.DIES' JACKETS to clear at heavy discounts
All kinds of FUr Coats, Capes, Robes, Caps and
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
AND TILL SOLD.
1 only Woman's a fur coat,
1 only, Man's 00 fur coat for $20.00.
• Met's wool sox, 2 pairs for 25 cents.
Men's uniou sox, 3 pairs for 25 cents,
Men's fur caps from $1.26 up.
Wool tams, 16 cents or 2for 26 cents.
Meti's beavy buckle rubbers, $1.00.
Men's Wale overshoes lined $1.00
Fur Goods of all kinds will be offered at low t 1
p os 0 0 ear Womaia's storm rubbers for 85 cents.
Stock
NoW is the time to buy your winter foot, wear,
Rubbers 84 Socks, Overshoes, Rubber and felt goods. A
heavy stock to close out.
Grocery stook cornplete and fresh find will be
8old as low as the lowest.
Market price paid for all kinds of Farm Produce.
Baru:tins in
nillinerY to olose out balance of
Trousers (made to order) for $2.00.
Vests (inede to order) for $1.10,
Suits, (made to order) for $8.60.
Men'a all wool reeferseer short over-
coats, storm, collar, job litie $2.75
Quilts from 75 cents up.
1 ooly, down quilt worth $7,50 foe
WeMee's and misses' strong laced
boots for 49 cents.
Bargain selling is the order here end
secteeneble goode jug at the time you
Want them,
Terins cash end produce.
MONS
Sodom.
ORRISTXA.S TRIBE ENTERTAINMENT.
-The Christmas tree entertainment
in connection with the Sodom Sunday
School, on Thursday evening last was
a success, 00t.withStanding the very,
inclement weather and bad state of
the roads. The program consisted tee
51 numbers, and all were well rendere:
ed. Rev. Mr. Martin, of Exeter, ocs
cupied the chair, The teacher deservee
great credit for the manner in which
tete children were trained, their part
of the program being especially well
carried out. A large number of pr -
eats were distributed.
ScnooL REPORT. - The December
as follows. Names are in order of
Dougall. H, F. Tolinstott, Alice Doug-
all ; Sr. III, Cora Munn, Luella Munn
Northcott; Daisy Dilling ; Sr, II,
Mabel Dougall, Bettie Northcott, A.
W. Johnston •, Sr. II, Mary Joheston
The best spellers in the motithly spel-
ling matches were :---V and IV, Alice
Donal' ; Sr. Ill, Cora Munn • 'Jr.
John R. Munn ; Sr. II, Mabel 'Dougall
Jr. II, Mary Johriseoe • Pt. II, George
Armstronege Pt. I, Willie Northcott.
W. H. 3-0EINSTON, Teacher.
To the Elect
Lames awe GrE
been ;lewd oa all aid
election for County
also in view of the pope . ;etc
the honor should be passed aro
have, after due consideration, cons
ed. to joba in the fight. My experience
in the County Council in past years
affords me some knowledge of the
work, and le considering my candide-
titre, this fact should be kept in mind
My aiin will be to serve all interests I
alike, showing no preference to any I
one of the three municipalities in the
District, but working for the welfare
of the whole. It will be impossible
for me to personally see all the electors, 1
and 1 take the means a soliciting your
yote, and asking as many as can to '
mark their ballots for ine on the 2nd
january, 1899.
Yours respectfully,
John Delbridge.
Vor Men, also a
of Ladies' and Chiklrei
Steph en.
Scnooe REPORT. -The following
the correct report for S. S. No. 3
Stephen, for month of December.
Nanaes ate given in'order of merit ; V,
Edwin Beaver, Ida „Tory, Daniel San-
ders, George Sanders • IV, Stella Pen -
hale, Clinton Sweet, 'Chas. Sanders ;
Sr. III, Roy Parsons, Vera Sandersa
Herbie Ford, Frank Triebnert Homer
Laura Jory, Hattie Willis, Viola Pen -
hale, Sadie Willis • IT, Jennie Sanders,
Minnie Sanders, Triebner, Nel-
son Sanders, Alonzo Ford ; Sr. Pt. II,
Eddie Willis, Herbie Beaver, Mitchell
Willis, Herbie Dearing,Lizzie Senders,
Edith Parsons, Violet-WOods ; Int. Pt.
II, Harry Parsons, Garnet Craig ; Jr
Pt. II, Lillian Stanlake ; Pt. 1, Ralph.
Willis, Samuel Stanlake, Annie San-
der's, Vinnie Cookson. Tbe averag,e
attendance was 31. The first term In
1899 commences on the 3rd day rif
January.
R. N. ORE2011, Teacher.'
C red ito n.
R. T. oy T. -The District meeting of
the Royal Tempters will be held in the
Lodge Ikons of Council. No 395 Ored-
ton. on the 25th of Janury, 18439. In
the evemng an open meeting will be
held ab which a number of speakers
will be present and a splendid program
furnished. Everybody invited,further
particulars later. The officers for the
R. T. of T's. for 1899 were elected on
Friday evening when the following
were elected: -Select Councillor Bro,
Wm. Lewis • Past Councillor Bro,
Holtzman ; 'Vice Councillor Bro,
Anderson ; Corresponding Secretary,
sister Hannah Lewis • Financial Secre-
tary, Bro Ernest M. 'Hill ; Treasurer,
Carrie Feast ; Herald, Bro joseph P.
Sentinel:frank Smith.
TBE)v^i IVINATION. -The nomination
here ee eionday was largely attended,
greaesaterest being manifested in the
proceedings. The old reeve, H. Eilber,
who has done yeomares service for the
township, having resigned, opened the
way for an election,e,ndafterdisposing
of the office of reeve, which was given
to J. Sherritt, by acclamation, nomi-
nations for the office of Councillors,
poured in ratedly, as follows :-War.
Anderson, Richard Hicks, Samuel
Sweitzer, Samuel Sanders, VVilliam
Yearley, Henry Willert, john Ratz
and -Frederick Wuertb. Samuel San-
ders resigned, thus leaving the other
seven inthefield,and whose names will
appear on the ballot. The nennination
closed, a public meeting was.organized
when speeches were delivered by the m-
iring reeve and members of the old
council. The late reeve gave a very
nteresbing address, dealing lucidly
with township matters for the past
number of years. The nominees for
lourity Council also gave addresses.
They are :Dr, Rollins, Exeter. and D.
McInnis and John Delbridge, Usborne.
The meeting was the most interesting
n the history of the township.
Barnes. -The fire alarm rang out on
Monc:lay, and for the first time the fire
was brought into requisition,
ut not nsed,the fire proving to be in a
himriey on the resildence of W. B.
eiser, north of the village. --The snow
torm of Monday: evening again.block-
the concessions, and rendered it
iffieult foe the .canvassers making
heir rounds. The contest fete muniet-
al Councillors promises to be keen.
Usborne Council
Council met after nomination meet-
ing closed,
All members present.
Minutes of previous meeting read
A few orders were issued and coun-
cil edjoiwnecl, Sine die.
IViontrz Clerk.
A. graml reMody for Consh, Colds and
Constittiptien throughout the world far
half a Unitary, hit Mired innuinerable cages of
ineipient tonere 'lotion and relieved Many ih
.;` refund pptir metier. Prier)
Cromarty.
tiday for Trowbridge, to speed the
-Miss Pugh, of Toronto, who has been
letting et Mr. Bell's, returned home
goes around with a far away look in
his bright blue eyes, -Mr. NV, Bell's
house had a narrow escape from fire
on rridey last. as it is the pateor and
all the eontents are ruined. - There
was tOrne insurance coo it, which will be
of much use, if received. - The new
hall was opened lash Wednesday by 4
big dance ; the young folks of the eis
may seemed to enjoy themselves
are looking for Munich% honors iti
Hibbert township(' Por Iteevet nab)/
:earth and W. Sa diet; Councillors, .
North, M. Miller, W. Dalrymple
would make fair
Councillors, Kirk on's 1,10.1ro.
11,b council met at call of Reeve at
oese Hall, Exeter, Dec. 23,t98.
Mi tes of previous meeting read
A eputation of property owners,
wni g fame lands in !stocks of 20 acres
r over, waited on the Council asking
hat stile rates levied ou said lands
ro year to year for village purposes
hall.Enot exceed 3i mills on the dollar.
Aitf.rthehtneaterttinerg wasthlealdsacildver:dfoeeParliftbaay:
Moved by E. Christie, seeleel
cienge eration on motion of E.
W. Harding that By-law No. e.13,
teseided having been read rst
end second time be now read a third
time and finally passed. -Carried,
Evans -Harding -That the follow-
'ngaccountsbe passed and orders drawn
Treasurer for same. -W. H. Per-
ms, ac 85c; James Denuis 50c. ; Wm.
41einson, snowplowing $3.00 ; W,
Ore,ech, labor $1.25. -Carried.
7he matter of remitting clog tax
eses conrieered, and on motion of W.
BisseLs seconded by W. Harding,
illy person bringingsatisfactory proof
26orfetfthahniodtediaa.ith of their dog before the
of Reeve.
o. H. BIssEer, Clerk.
Samuel Lamport and wife, o
spent Sunday last with Mrs.
mrents, Mr. and Mrs. Rowe.
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At Cost, Undow Cost, and Half Hoe.
Commencing Monday, January 2nd,1899
We start our annual low price tremendous fifteen days' sale. Giv-
ing up the profit and in many cases more than the profit in order to
reduce our stock before stock taking, while everything is new and
up-todate. But remember it is for 15 days only.
We are going to crowd into this great fifteen days' sale all the
force and energy necessary to convert three thousand dollars of our
stock into money, if possible. All winter goods will be slaughtered
at prices regardless of cost. Hundreds took advantage of our big
mid winter sale last year, and hundreds will take adVantage of it
this year -
We haven't time this week, owing to the rush tor X-mas and
holiday Goods, to give but only a few prices, but they will show
you what great values you will get during the sale.
fts handfuls of money in your pocket if you take advantage of the
15 days' sale.
All Lines of Dress Goods, including Black,
Plain, and Fancy Dress Goods, also Linings and Trimmings will go
at cost price Mothers,.if you want to clothe your children cheap,
come during our sale.
We Start Dress Coods at Regular Price. 8ale Price.
Fancy check, Tweed effects - - 17c per yd. 140 per yd.
Black, Cardinal, Navy Blue and Brown Serge - 25c 11 11 19c a a
11 11 N II 11 special 30c s 28c. e
Silk finish Henrietta in all shades, very special 60c 11 11 42c er
Fancy Ble,ck, Silk an'd Wool mixture, newest goods 75c 59c e
MEN'S SCOTCH. ENGLISH AND CANADIAN TWEED SUITINGS.
We have about 30 ends of choice Tweed Snitings, all new stock and the
nobbiest effects in the market, bought at bargain prices. We will clear the
lot at these extra low prices. reit and satisfaction guaranteed
REGULAR PRICE. SALE PRICE.
14.00 11,25
11 permanent finish, black Worsted Suits - 20.00 10.00
0 Blue and Black Serge Suits - - 16.50 18,75
This is a chance of a lifetime to secure a cheap suit. These prices are for
only 15 days. If your old suit is getting shabby or faded, we want to see you,
We offer all otu• READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING at greably redueed
prices. Men's Overcoats, Suits, odd Vests* Pants, Smocks and Overalls at
almost your own prices,
OUR STAPLE DRY GOODS are always great value, but we cut them still
lower,
26 inch Flanuetette, "pretty stripes" at 3ic per yard
36' e Heavy sheeting e eic good value at tic yd.
36 e Extra heavy sheeting ,, Cie N el 11 Se 0
Cottonades and mole skin "Tweed effects" 20c per yard, reguler prize 25e
Shirtings and Ginglemis at very low prices.
Men' Felt, Boots, Lumberman's rubbers and Socks, Overshoes, Leather Lege
gimes, *Underwear, Mitts, Gloves, top alias, Socks, Caps, Hats aed Gent's
Furnishings at cosb prices.
Socks, Overshoes, Mt, and lowest posssiblc price.
BOOTS AND SHOES. -We lead in this department, having had long
expeelenee in the Shoe Trade. Profits all taken off foe 16 deys.
10e off every dollar on Groceries and Patenb Medicines, Glee one Groeeky
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department atrial order and be corivosceil that you are money ahead by
dealing here for choice Groceries.
Tho above prices aro foi oash and produce on y.
a tor