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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1899-2-2, Page 1TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR NO. 25. 113:1111.0**12Ms....earmosa. fliel.117.221/CV 1.01.1.4.21.31411311..X.0.01110,31# MI DOLES:EX' GAZETTE. EXETER, ONT. CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 2nd 1899. ogt4at .141fr t•t4 4-Tt,4 44) • IA 4Y 4b 4Yfr 4 • .14,• lit (A:14,1 .,,,te"•:A; ' Pelee, lenek r el . in .11 A A r o r fit .r. , . efi rroin ,,,.... ,..„, a 1222,:tnie'll Clear Them ut. :$1$ Vs ..,,.. : :1:4 Every year we take stook of the goods we have 1.4 .010 on hand. -.1v at The general upheaval brings to light a lot of ,..„0'.. So ent4 X: goods we'd rather sell than keep on the shelves. ...gA ' V.'' It's a mystery why some lines don't sell quick- 0, a ly because we know they're good value. Maybe we bought too many or perhaps they're too high priced rsll y for the purposes intended. At any rate here they go 4 profit or RO profit we're going to be rid of them and the beauty of it is they're goods that are useful to you 'te Tight now, mostly this seasons' new goods. ..p. Let us quote a few prices:— *Men's heavy ribbed, pure Scotch Elastic Wool under- shirts and drawers, 16 oz., blue grey and flesh °Irli 4,71. . 41 f elaC., color, extra warm, very durable, regular price ale, 50e. now reduced to 39c. each. eIka, Men's Ilettyy Knit Top Shirts, xoll . collar, full size eIe ate sold regularly at 75e., to clear at .. 59c. each. ara lien' 36 inch Ileayy Tweed Dress Goods, in sinallfgreen and ese . So 41/41-: SO OA 4.....4 SO, itLifr 'So .aere nee • A, *WV Arg, 4,0 • 41/. blue check, cheap at 30e., sale price only 20c. a yd. tt; I lil; 81 inch Blue Flannelette, with small white stripe, good good quality, regular price 10c, to clear at 0c. yard. etee Dress Goods 38 inches wide, large 'black and white nee plaid, suitable for Ladies' wrappers, regular price X4 20c., cut to 12ec. yd. 16 A. number of Men's and Boy's heavy winter caps, as- ale eieg sorted shapes and patterns, the brokeellot of a big seasons trade, regulan prices were 40, 50, 00 and 75 ets. each te. clear at. .. Ladies' Black Astrachan cape, 25 inches long, high storm collar, fine close glossy curl, lined with Alta g I • soo. ,141; ,heavy satin,regular price $18.00,now yoa cap save :• eke el $4.50 Men's Heavy Freize Ulsters, 50 inches long, with 6 $13.5° g:i* inch storm collar, half belt on back, lined with en. . 'ell heavy tweed lining, former price was $9.75, cut to , $7.50 On Saturcla-y only we will sell Boys' Odd Pan ts, in navy ea blue, lined throughout •switb hea,yy cotton, good nye eV wearers, fit boys from 4 to 10 years of ag,e,regular ...eke prices were 40 to 75c., now . 25c. a pr VIA A. J.. FORD .8c. CO WOODHAM. g .. . • 7 • "THE SOLID VALUE STORE." ate Iry . 1....": oe N. B. -Highest market price paid for all kin.daof Farm Produce. l'AV . • 4. ,e...s1A •1,,,A,.$Dtat.444.41,!.4.,fr4Ve..X.::::,41° It...a,t,ae.g• •.,..YA,g, el'eas!ese,,,„*.ge.e.6 ...r. IAN. IA.- ley /AV IA. IA. (A. so so 0 41e ii• ei:Ii . el. IAN. Iir:11. vkr le* IA.. sa. ......fo, vi, e. 11•Mnism Brucefield down; Pt LEnos WindsonPred Friar, Jos. Rearnan Murray Elliott M lind BRIEFS. -Some evil disposed person • or persons succeeded in effecting an -entrance into the bar -room of the Dixon house one night last week, se - caring some $8 in cash, awl also helping themselves to cigars and liquor. R.G. • Simpson also lost a valuable robe, but At was returned a day or two after- wards. Evidently some one was cold and took this plan of keeping- warm and returning when they got through with it. - Miss Mamie IVIclinosh, of London, is here this week renewing -old acquaintances. She will go from here to Goderich to yisit her sister, Mrs. Forrest. -John Coates, of Virden, Manitoba, who a number of years ago -clerked in Mr. Scott's Store, called last week to see his old employer. He is now engaged in farming, having GO acres of land, and is doing well in the west. -We are pleased to hear of a slight improvement in the condition -of Mr. Jamieson, send hope ere long that he will be able to assume duties at hie shop, Centralia — SCLEGOL REPORT. -The following is a cermet report of the Centralia public sehool. for the month of January. Re- port is based on work and general' de- Portenent of the pupil. Names are in oder of merit. eSr. Division :- V, Ida Windsor, Albert Callfas, Gertie Cottrell, Cedric Hicks, Melville Mitchell, Wesley Luker, Lillian Elliott, Laura Bayrihtem ; Sr. IV, Clinton Hogarth, Polly Windsor, Almena Iltractable. Katie Elliott, Mary Hepburn, Annie Boyle, Allie Hicks;Jr. TV, jennie Islaggith,FludaBakenAggie Hepburn, Earl Mitchel], Perry Wind- sor, Edith Bunt, Alvin& Wilson ; Sr. III, Wilber Lane, Cecil Walker, Eddie Callfas, Geo. Hepburn, Pearl Walker, Bruce Mitchell, Wm. Callfas, Ruby Hicks. Number of names on roll 36, average attendance 28. jr. Division -Jr. m, Clara Fairhall, Homer Motz, Minnie Baynham,Minnie Cafes, Fred Cottrill ; Sr. II, Hector Mitchell, Hearne, Mitchell, Rosy Wil- son, Warren Mitchell, Alvin Baker, Frank Boyle, Allie Haggith, Eliza Mc- Coy, Irene Handford, Russell Bloom- field ; jr. Cecil Veil, Elva Windsor, Chas. Ilettman, Winnie Essery, Flora RepburraPt. ILVerne Wilson,Rebecca McCoy, will Tomlin, Verna Shear- , e t Cafes, Czar Wilson, Melvin Callfes. Pupils on roll 36, averag,e, attenclance 27. M. lel; Sevares, W. B. BAGSHAlr, Teachers. _ Walter Va,nstone, of Wingham; hae gone to reside in Seattle, Washington. InsmanTRnrapr guaranteed by using Milburn's Sterling Headache Powders. No depressing after-effect. Frank Case, son of Thomas Case, of the Loadon road, Usborne, was struct on the leg by a whifiletree one day last week, while teaming, and had the bone shattered so badly that it is I feared an operation will be necessary Ito remove the broken parts'. A quiet and preety wedding took I plate at the eesidence of Mr. Alex. I Mackenzie, of Clinton, Wednesday • afternoon, when his eldest daughter, Margaretwas united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Wilson Eagleson, a prosperous tradesman of Aberdeeu; South Dakota. On Monday, the grim messenger of death visited. the home oe Mrs. Peter Dodds, 6bh con., McKillop, and carried - off a bright little girl in the person of Nellie IL Dodds, daughter of Mrs. Dodds. She had only been siek about a week with imflammation of the •bo - Webs when the call came. , Peter Iloegy, one of the pioneer resi- dents of McKillop, passed over to the silent majority on Wednesday of last week. Deceased had been in poor health for ebout three months, but death was due to a gradual wettring out of the system. He was born in Germany 71 years ago, and in 1853 he emigrated to Canada, taking up a farm near l3rodhagen. An aged lady and one of Om early settlers of Seaforth passed away on Wednesday, in the person of Teen Mc- Ginn, relict of the late Wm. McCul- loch, sr., at the ripe old age of 04 years and 0 months. Forty one years ago the deceased, with her hnsbarid and part of their family, einigrated front the pariah of Stoneykirk, Scotland, to Canada, and settled in Istarpurhey. After a residence there of some years they Moved back in letcliillop, where, in 1870, Mr. McCulloch. died, Of late years the deceased has made her berme with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wm. McCulloch. fteormy•mm**eamottermironvanwmths.1 CL RING SALE. ik.174.. • *Tt. SURPLUS STOCK„nsim MAKE Heavy discounts will be given on Men's Fur Coats, Fitir Capes, Robes and all lines of fur (roods. Ladies' Ladies' Jackets, Men's Ulsters, Boy's Ulsters, Beady -made Clothing, also ordered Suitings, Caps, IVIitts, Shirts, drawers and all lines of Winter Goods, All the above lines must be sold before arrival of Spring Stock Do not miss this sale as yon will got bargains on the nbevo, JOHN AL.,t. fl ePrz se sONS niiI.e1tE3g/„Ns, eVeilid nreeentere Hensel'. G, J, Suthenend, Notary Poblio, Conv anoer Commissioner lTiro X g and Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Legal doe ents carefully drawn at reqsonable rat (may to loan oo real estate arlow rates of crest. Ofdoe at the Post °face. Mosel]. E.T.D. COOKE. (Late with Garrow & Proud.roct).Barrist Solicitor, Notary Public), Hensel'. Ont. Dashwood liftmies--Revivalineetings are being eY held in the Eyangelical cherch and much good. is being done. --H. Willert es shipped a car load .of bogs to Toronto ill lase week. --Miss A. Hess, of Zurich, is visiting friends in the village. --A meet- ing• of the Farmers' Institute was held . in Mosser's ball on Wednesday. A. or 1VIcNeill, A. W, Campbell, H. Smith, H. Turnbull and others addressed the u meetings -T. WU 1O0C1071 011 A. Sellery, L. D. S., D. D, S . Honor Grad. che Monday.-111rs. ,Kellerine,n is still con - •ate ot Toronto UniversitY, Dentists. Teat . extracted without pain or bad effects. Odi in Petty's Bloch, Henson. At Zurich arm Monday, commencing MaV30111. BfraErs.-The second match between. I Seaforth and Hensel], in the Western' Oohs' League, was played hereon Jan- uary 27th. Ilensall defeated Setiforth by five shots, four in the first rink and one in the second. Ilensell won th first match by three shots. -The me cury in the thermometer slipped clow to fifteen degrees below zero durin the small hours of Tuesday morning The point reached was thelowese b six degrees yet touched this season The excessive cold set in early. Befor . . on night the mercury stood Jour de gees below zero, and, its path wa downward, until the firstsig,us of ap preaching day appeared on the 'hole zon.-T. 3. Berry is purchasing horses for shipment to England. -Mr. McKim win not leave hereon lst February, as anticipated, being unable to secnre the store in Goderich at time expected.- A binder twine factory is being agitat- ed for the village. -A carnival will be held in the rink this (Thursday) even- ing. The Zurich band will furnish the inusic.-Some sixteen Young people of the village drove to D. 0oughlires in Stephen, on Monday night and spent a very pleasant time in the mazy dance. They arrived home at 8 o'clock Tuesday' morning; They speak highly of the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Coughlin. The party experienced some difficulty in the drive by the horse sseveral times becoming unman- ageable, and threatening to run away. -The Misses Belie and Ge Murray, of Clinton, are this week visiting Miss Hattie Sutherland. -Rey. W. E. Kerr on Sunday evening last preached a specie/ sermon on the "Sin of Lyina,' fined to the house, H Hobert 131unies.-John jefferson has let the contract for the erection of a large and handsome brick house, on lot 1, concession ?. It. is to have all mod- orn improyements, and will be two O stories high, with cottage roof. --Wm., ' g son of Robert Johnston con. 3, died • at his father's home, on the 13th inst., 7 aged 34. Deceased had not been well • for rnieny months, and tried the clim- e ate of the far west, but his strength continued to fail, and he returned e home .in a few months. He was a young mien of good character and his - death is deeply mourned. , to a large congregation. Next Sundca' y his discourse will be on the "Sin of Dancing." -Miss Annie Papple, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Mc- Dougall, returned to Toronto this week. -f -Rev. W. E. Kerr, whose rela- tions with his congregation here during the past three years, have been so pleasant, has received a unanimous and pressing invitation to become the pastor of Grace church, St. Thomas, for the next conference term. He has .AAcepted.-Johrt W ood, Whose demise '*as mentioned in this column last week, was born• in Perthshire, Scot- land, in the year 182.3. He married Miss Ann McFarlane and in 1848 emi- grated to Canada. He took up land in Tqckersmith, lot 4, con. 2, on which tokbe ,emained until 1852. He then went ir orthern Michigan, and engaged in in ning,enduring very many hardships incident thereto. In the year 1860 he returned to Canada, and again engag- ed in the clearing of his then forest farm, on which he has since lived, and by dint of industry and hard labor had succeeded in accumulating a goodly portion of this world's goods. Deceased *as a man of many good qualities, he was genial and generous and possess- ed a keen sense of humor, He • was a Presbyterian and in politics a Reform- er, and was widely and favorably known. He leaves to survi•ye him a widow, six sons and two daughters. The funeral on Thursday last was lar- gely attended, his remains being in - terred in the Hodgenville cemetery. His age was 75 years, 5 months. -J. W. Ortweire will likely lease the store to be vacated by W, A. McKim, his present premises being inconvenient on account of the double stores.-Cora- mencing on Feb. 13th and continuing for four dayaa conference of ininisters from Toronto and other places, upon the invitation of the pastor and session will preach special sermons in Carmel Presbyterian church. This innovation is calculated to deepen the spiritual life in the church and increase the at- tendance of the congregation. The divines engaged for this occasion are among the foremost preachers in Can- ada, and much interest is anticipated on the part of tbe congregation. -Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, of the London road, and James Murray,have recover- ed from their recent severe illness from la grippe.- James Bell on Monday Ilhipped a car load of cattle to the ritish markets,acconn periled by Hobt. Bell, and on Tueeclay the same man • shipped a carload of horses, aecompani- ed by himself and William Bell. We wish them a safe and profitable jonr- neye-miss Phalan on Sunday evening sang a beautiful solo in the Methodist church, which was highly appreciated by the large congregation. Miss Phalan possesses a rich, sweet, yet full and strong voice, -Miss Laura Pennington, of Goderich, yisited the Misses Murdock this week. ---Mr. and Mrs. Win.IVIcKay attendedthe funeral of the late Samuel Westaway, in Exeter, on Monclay,-The apron secia given on Friday evening last Midi the f tuspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Church of England, was a s) cess, though not as largely attend 1 as it might have been, owing to insu ; fiCi011t ad vertising.-The sleighing has filled the long felt want and afforded an opportneity of procuring wood, which had become very scarce in the village. -R. Wing, of Shipktt, called (I).1 n friends in town lase Week. -The ensall rink is well patronized and can prodnce some fast skaters. The Mitchell Advocate thus illus. trates how the meddlesome tinkering with Ontario Statutes led to White may prove to be a humiliating mistake by rilayor Burrell), himself a good Liberal: "The Mayor's tight to appoint one auditor healheen takenf rem hurl by an, act of the Legislaturefand the appoint- ' ^ eeeted te • 0 F4 `,' hwoo)10 thP Reeves hevenip oWor te ere s$ct „ pow $411ttilop. Fullerton Bnanrs.-At the annual meeting of officers and teachers of Fullerton Sun- day school the following were chosen officers for the year ; Superintendent, Harry Rogers '• secatreas„ Jos. Mor- row ; organist, W. Davis ; Bible class teacher, S. Sample. -Wm. Stacey will make cheese for Fullarton factory for the coming year, T. Stacey taking one year's rest. - Andrew Urquhart, of Dakota, is at hoine visiting parents and friends. -Mr. and Mrs. John Bal- four, Ilth concession, celebrated their wooden weddiug on Tuesday night last by entertaining their friends. There were upwards of one hundred present and the useful and pretty gifts were both plenty and costly. Dancing was indulged in to the melodious strains of the Hamilton harpers, who had fortunately been secured for the occasion. e e K irkton Bamen.-Mrs. 3. F. Stinson has an attack.of prieumenia.--Mrs. A. Kirk, is very sick with la grippe. -H. E. Switzer is recovering from a severe at- tack of pneumonia -a --H. Lowes and bride of Emily were visiting friends in this Vicinity, on their wedding tour. -The teeny friends of Rev. and. Mrs. Ball will regret to learn of the death of their son liferinan,who died in Ethel on Wednesday last, after a brief ill- ness of appendicitis, particulars of which appear in the local columns of this issue of THE Teems.-- Mrs. McGregor, of the Wincheetha line, is very ill with little hope of recovery. - Wm. Hazelwood is sick with 1311011- monia.-Mrs. Fawcett Stinson is re- covering from attack of inflammation of the stomacb.-john tonen-san in- tends leaving for California, sbortly, while Will Stoneman returns to Mit- chell. -Wood is a scarce commodity 'lin this section, farmers and all are now burning coal.- Amos Derive and John Tufts have each the material, on the ground for new farm residences nexb summer -Edward Switzet is remodel- ing bis barns end building a stone foundation and stable under theixt.- The Kirkton Creamery sta'tion is skim- ming large quantities sof milk each week. Crediton. BRIEFS, -Grip is still ailiong us and many of.our citizens are its i The weather has been nteusely cold this week,too cold for the men to work at the flax raill,henee it was shut down for a few days. -Mr. Walters, of Lis- towel, who represents the Dominion Life Insurance Co., of Waterloo, has been working in our vicinity of late in the interests .of his Company and re- ports good success. - Mrs. Thomas Trevalsick spent the past week visit- ing friends in London. She returnecl on Tuesday and found Me. T. laid up P with la grip. -Sleighing is good in oar vicinity and logs and wood are again o on the move. Times are lively around s here. -H. Either, M. P. P., left on s Wednesday for Toronto to attend the i session of Parliament which opened o Feb. lst. Our interests are safe in his d hands. -- Quarterly Meeting Service o was held in the M. E, °burgh on Sun- day last. Rev. Hussar preached and there was a good turn out from Credi- ton but not many from the other a,p- pointinents.-Special services are being conducted in the German church with good results. It T. 1VI2nanne,--The annual district neeethig of the Royal Templar% for ,this county was held at Orediton on Wednesday last, with a fair attendance of delegates. The reportss how some falling off in general membership, but healthy financial condition,especially in the District Council. Among the eaters discussed was the proposal to amalgamate the Royal and Select de- grees of the Order, which was favored wader certain conditions. The meet- ing was in favor of (Urea representa- tion from each District Council to the Dominion body, instead of having the 13 members elected from the Provin- cial Council, and to abolish the latter bode'. The election of officees for 1890 resulted as follows Past -*Councillor, Mr. J. Moir, Exeter ; Councillor, Mrs. ()olin Campbell, Goderich; Vice Coun., Mr. W. Lewis, Crediton ; Clutpekin, Mr, A. Hooper, Exeter; Sec., Mr. Sa. Jacq ties, thteter; trees" Mr. le:10 Hensel' ; herald, Mr. ,T. R. jloltzman, Oreditoe; gnat& Mr. A. 13tilter.Varnee sentitiel, Mr. 3. MOrgfitl. Le nelstE• meeting of the dietriet Connell saill be held in Goderich in June, and the Grand Council will meet at. Stratfoill on Feb, 21st. Perth County Notes, W, Gilpin, $t. Marys has pu chased the property kpown as the T, B, Quest residence from_ Mr, Hutton. Henry Drake, of Stafra, who went to Dakota last August says the Ad- vocate, has applied to the courts for a m divorce frohis wife, Misses Flossy Burns. and Lacy Lane, of Anderson, have r•eturned after spending a month with friends in the vicinity of liowirranville. The Advocate says the Mitchell horsemen expece to have as many fast horses on the track next summer as any town of its size in Ontario. While in the orchard pruning apple trees on Thnrsday afternoon, James Riddell, who lives near the lime kilne, St. Marys, fell and broke his arm. ars Crattenden, relict of the late Lauriston Oruttenden, St. Marys and mother of Mrs. Clench, died at her home here on Tiiesday aged 88 years. John Woole,catt when going to St. Marys on Thursday with a load. ofhogs hail the misfortune to los,e one of his horses by dropping dead on the road., Mit•ehell, Miss Jones has sold old her grocery business to Chas. Jones, who tmaaltreesh. possession next week. Miss Jones intends going to the Northwest in Mr, Moore, of the Ontario House, St. Marys, is improving, and his sickness, which was once reported as serious, has now taken a decided turn for the better. On Wednesday of last week Maggie, the little daughtev of Mr. J. T. Mc- Donald, of Downie, died from a malig- nant type of diphtheria and was buried the same day. So mach depends upon the purity of the blood that by taking Hood's Sar- saparilla many different diseases are cured. While walking on the pavement near the stone bridge, St. Marys, on Friday last, Mrs. Wm. Roberts fell heavily, thereby brea,king her left arra between the elbow and wrist. •Mrs. Wm. Riorden, of St. Marys was stricken with paralysis on Satur- day night. She is progressing nicely but will not have the use of her limbs for swine time to come. Geo. Little of Downie, has bought John Hedley's farm in 331aoshard,sonne two miles south east of St. Marys,pay- ing $6,000 therefor. Mr. Hedley will hereafter reside in St. Marys. Robert Guest, late of St. Marys,who was seriously ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hill, Sarnia, is now better and recovering rapidly. Mrs. Hill is also recovering, though slowly. John Bain of south boundary of Blanshard, who sold his farm a short time ago, will move to St. Marys short- ly. He was presenthd withan address and purse by his many friends in the neighborhood. ' Capt. Harrison, an old resident of St. Marys left on Friday- for the Cath- olic Home, in London. Mr. Harrison's age is somewhere in the neighborbood of eighty years,he having lived in town over forty years. D. McLaren, the veteran clothier, of St. Marys, has retired from business and the firm of "D. McLaren & Sons," will in future he conducted by. the sons, James and Robert, under style narrie of "McLaren Bros." So they are to have the turrneil and trouble of a new election in South Perth. A correspondent hopes some printer will print the next ballot with - one a Frame, so the voter can see where to put the mark. John Bain, of the south boundary of Blanshard, who solcl his farm a short time ago, will move to St.Marys short- ly. He was presented with an address and purse on Tuesday evening by his many friends in the neighborhood. Mrs. Pennington, of St. Marys, has sold her farm, lot 35, con. 10, East Nis- sonri, to IL Cooper, who hes had it rented for a term of years. The farm ontams 100 acres and was sold for r4i,c5e0.0, which is considered a good Saturday afternoon two Ellice farms wned by John O'Brien, of that town hp were sold, one of them, the home- tead, comprising 80 acres, was bought n by Mr. O'Brien at $4,700, and the flier containing 50 acres,was knocked own to Charles Finnigan for the sum f $1,100. 4 • # ee• , . riitig.• hoy ItIt c.asv The death of Mrs. V. Yager occur- red at her home, just east of Shake- speare, on Wednesday morning of last week. Mrs. Yager was a cla,ugh- ter of Jacob Rate, now of New Ham- burg. Besides her sorrowing husband, she leaves a family of eight children to mourn her loss. A favorite in other days among the young people of St. Marys was Mrs. E. K. Evans (uee Mese Louisa Box), of Grand Rapids, Mich, whose body was brought home to be laid in St. Marys cemetery on Monday last. The deceas- ed *as a daughter of Win.Box,Robin - son St., ancl a sister of W. C. Box, merchant. Dr. Langan], medical health officer for Elam, recently made a microscopic examination of tbe parte of a number of animals that are supposed to have died of anthrax and. found the bacilli of anthrax present in great numbers. in the ineerests of the community he ordered, that, the carcasses be burned instead of buried, that germs ingyepot betettriried to uneffecteclaxtrts. ° At six o'clock on Saturday morning een phi retaken, in. Steatford, passed away to her last haft in tift parsqn of abella RiddleNife of Williamones he, had *been 411 Afoa silicate e three mobths, the oapse oea doable leinee deopey. .86`rn sixty fiveyears ego: Mrse,Tonee wasythe eldeat &tighter of nthe late Andrew Riddle, of Soteth East- Ate.esjoyedo.the uniqut distine- timi of being1,Ir Second child 11 ern in , • 11 11.0 ,t. ,114, 4," „Ts 1.! 0 mt•I t!f,‘.1,1. Farquhar Witsonallseczerne".-A happy event was that which was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hack- ney, Thames Road, Hibbert, at six cecleck, Wechiesda.y evening, Jari.25tb, when their da gliter,Annie, was milted in marriage to Benj. L. Wilson, of lot 11, con. 7, Blanshard. The ceremony was performed by Rev. IVIaBletchereof Farquhar, in the presence a some 50 invited guests. The bride was a teacher in the Presbyterian Sunday School and an active church worker and an ex- ceedingly popular young lady in the district. The young couple will reside in their comfortable home near Wood- ham and have the best wishes of many friends for their future happiness and prosperity. St. Marys Boanne.-Wheat is lanceted at 70c. to 72a, the 'highest paid, oats are 30c. to 31c. -J. Brown, of Dakota, after an absence of eight years, is home re- newing old acquaintances in and Around the stone town. -While throw- ing straw from a scaffold over a thresh- ing floor last Friday afternoon, John Crone, a Nissouri farmer, had the mis- fortune to fall from the Scaffold through an open trap door to the stable beneath, owing to the breaking of a rail on which be stood,. Itis sup- posed that be remained in an uncon- scious condition for over two hours, for on returning to e"the house he re- marked to his wife that he felt very tired as if he had done two days' work. He then threw himself down on the bed, and at once relapsed into uncon- sciousness. Mrs. Crone, thinking that all was not right, made a close exami- nation and found that he was suffering from a severe scalp wound on the side of his head, of about 5 inches long, and 2 inches wide. Mr. Crone is still he a critical condition. -The present cold spell has brightened the eyes of the coal and wood dealers, very much to the dismay of the consumers. Crornary. Damns. -La grippe and mumps are quite prevalent in Cromerty.-John Hoggarth intends erecting ahaadsome new residence during the incoraing =Inner. -Miss Simpson, who bas been visiting at Will Ho,ggarth's, returned borne last, week, -Mr. Wright, who has rented Mr.White's farm for a term of ten years, is this week enthring into possession. -Miss Gillespie entertained a number of her friends on Friday evening. -Mrs. John Rice returned to her home in Aurora last Saturday. - While at the Toronto poultry show last week W. Hoggarth added another to his flock of valuable birds. - On Thursday evening last elarge number onfriends an4 acquaintancesassernbled at the home of D. McKellar to witness the marriage of their eldest daughter, Mary, to James Ballantyne, a young farmer of Farquhar. The Rev. Scott tied the knot, after which all sat down to a sumptuous repast. The tables be- ing cleared away dancing and games., singing, &c., were indulged in till early morning wken all separated wishing the young couple all the joys that per- tain to merried life. -Mr. and Mrs. J. Hyslop entertained a large number of the young folks of this vicinity on Fri- day evening last. They engaged S. Miller's shop where all who loved the mazy dance could enjoy themselves to their beads content, the rest in their residence indulged in games, nausia&c. These gatherings have been numerous here this season. -Alex, Campbell is laid up with la- grippe. Most of the others who have been confined with muinps are recovering.- Miss Lizzie Hain ilton, of Slack Creek, is visiting her parents and friends here. -- Miss Alice uoore and sister, of St. Marys, are visiting at D. Parks. - Mrs. Alex. McKellar presented her husband with O bouncing baby girl on the 29th. Zurich Oonvnamox.-The third conventiou of the local clivieion of the West Huron Teachers' Association will be held in the Zurich public school on Sat., Feb. 18th when the following subjects will be discussed. Geography, II class, Mr. Howard; III class.A. McLaren; Arith., John Torrance ; Literature, W. S. Scott. The public school course and text books, J. J. McWilliams. How to create a professional spirit, E. J. Egan. BRIBES. -Jonathan elerner has pur- based a half iv terest 10 his brother's eneral store here, and will re-engage n business in Zurich. The firm have purchased the merchant tailoring busi- ness of Ed. Appel, and will run it, in connection with the store business, Mr. Appel having ,been retained as cutter. lelr. Merner's business abilities are well known, and that success will attend, the old firm anew, goes with- out saying. O. Fritz intends moving his boot and shoo stock into the pre- mises vacated by Ed. Appel. -Louis Foster, son of Jobb Poster of the brick yards, takes possession of the Com- mercial hotel this week, having leased the- same from D. McCormick. Mr. Richardson had the premises leased, but gave it over to Me. Foster for a certain monetary consideration. Mr. Foster is a fine young man and we rediet for him every success. Mr. IcCorinick has nob yet decided what he will engage in.- The recent snow has made good sleighing and as a con- sequence business has improyed.-ett NeDeicheet has sold his house and five acre's of lend to John Freda,. Mr. Deichert intends moving to North Dakota in a few. weeks.-Serimel Ellen- intunn aod ote of his daughters are visiting his bnother-in-law,D. S. Finest. Their bonne is near Kilmanagh, Mich. --Mr. talseetor Inert') North Dakota, called on a 'number of friends bore ote day ebie weeke-lefie Abe 13ean, sr., from Bright* was visiting his sister, Mrs. George seboeihg, Itoa family) a eear'eae +..ra nes**, Whdis hope "he 'ere CHEAP SALE! Special sale of Overcoats Boys Overcoats at.. ,....$1,00 Men's e e $3 to $5.00 Before stock taking we offer a reduction in all lines. Special Iine of Overcoats J. Fr' IR 0 SIB AISIVIGISZO Exeter municipai Council. Council met pursuant . to adjourn- ment at town hall, Exeter, jan'y 27th, 1899. All present Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Communications from the Waterous Engine Co., the Fire Underwriters' Association and Dr. A., H. Beeton, Orillia, were read. Evans-Armstrong--Tleat the com- munications be filed Carried Taylor -Armstrong- That George Kemp's tender for scales and bellringer be accepted. Carried. Tayler-Muir -That the following accounts be passed a,na orders drawu on treasurer for same: -James Creech, balance of salary 1808,„ $90; William Kunz, snow plow,etc., $3.50; E. Treble, sharpening saw, 25e.; James Creech, charity to Mrs. Sutton, $4. Carried. Mr. Wagner, representingthe Suth- erland Innis Co., interviewed the Council, asking permission to cross ?VIM street with a spur from the G. T. R. to their mill, the said Company agreeing to keep the crossing and col - yeas in proper repair, the work to be under the supervision of the street commissioner. On motion of John Evans, seconded by X. Muir, the re- quest was granted. Carried. A deputation of Owners of farm land in blocks of 20 acres or mom waited on the council asking tbat the rates levied on said farm lands for village purposes from year to year do not exceed the sum of %mills in the $. Evans- Armstrong-- That the quest be be granted. Taylor -Mair -In amendment that t,he matter be laid over for further consideration, rieTd.he Reeve clecle-red the motion car- Evans-- Armstrong - That N. D. Ilurdon be re -appointed a member of the Library Board. Carried. Evans-Muir-Tbat the Council ad- journ to Friday. Feb. 3rd, at 7.30 p. Carried. Gno. H. Besszin, Clerk. Exeter Public School Room L --Class A, Fred Sanders, Fred Sweet, Herbert Pickard; Class B, Frank Ross, Russel Frayne, Edna McCallum; Class 0, Herbie Gre- gory, Sam. Thomas, Florence Bissett. No. on roll, 35. average attendance, 28. T. J. LOGXECART, Principal. Room 2 -Sr. IV class, eMay Clarke, Eva Balksvill, Edna Davidson, Nina Carling, Cora McPherson, Eyelyn Gill and Edith Rollins, equal; Jr. rerclass, Ruby Treble, Annie Brimacorohe, Winnie Carling, Ruth Rollins, Beatrice Laker, Dolly Dickson, Rtilly Davidson. No. on roil, 54; average attendance, 44. A. V. Jumenez, Teacher. noon 3. -Sr. III class, Alvin Brint- nen, Jessie Cameron, Mary Parsons, Louise Carling, Harold Bissett, Ethel Farmer; Jr. III class, Getty Treve- thick, Edna Dow, Grover 13issettee_, Milton Hicks, John Gardiner, Roy Farmer. No. on roll, 57: average attendance, 48. MAY Gem, Teacher. Room 4, -Sr. III elites, Clara Ross, Veda Handford, Georgie Ilyndman, Willie Murray, Ethel Armstrong, Frank &lumen ; Jr. III class, 011ie Quance, Annie Reid, Mary Murray, • Martha Carling, May Jones, Earle Browning. Noon roll, 57; average Attendance, 47. Room 5. -Sr. ITT class Roy Ford Stella Speakman), Wesley Phair, Ada Mayher,EddieVosper, Wilbur Bissett; 1 3r. Il class, Lillian Towle, Prank Howard, Winnie Ruston, Rothe, Brown, Armie Ford. No. on roll, 57, ;average attendance, 40 .H. D. PRINGLE, Teacher, Room (i. -Sr. II class, Florence It7ad, 'Willie Drinkevaten Netta Frayne, Clifford Spackinan, Ada 13rimacombe, Celia Herbert ; Jr. IT class, Forest Crews, Charlie Drink - water, Maud Davis, Fred. Smith, Erle Spaclunan, Cheeley Evalie, No, on roll, 54 ; average attendmice 43. L. D. MAT, Teacher, Room 7. -Sr. TI elass, Dorothy Davidson, Viola, Sutton, Arthur Cann, Harvey Gardiner ' Ida, Cotten, Lee Blatchford ; Jr. 2 elaes, Harry Hai:idle, Mabel Piper, Willie Moore, Etta Powell., Litmie Fulton. No. on roll, 53; average atteudanoe, 88. A.W. Bann, Teacher. The County Coulee. of Perth are after P. Whelibain regiserar of South Perth. There are WO Registeg offices in Pottle oee n StvatfOrd eta one in St Matye, and they ai`e nllonorializing the, Ontario Government reamito the county for registration purposes 'retaining the Stratford office only. They voted iihnost unttniniously for the change. It therefote 'poke as if 3/1 t,,V.4 office wilh lutve to go, '1/4;