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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1899-5-4, Page 1WENTY--SIXTH YEAR NO, 38. . JSIIOP :& SON qr. o,-Neete. THE ORfIND NING WEEK OF OUR NEW STORE Has been the recognized event of the town of Exeter, ex- ceptionally anticipated and keenly enjoyed by all who visited this store during the past week. PILES OF NEW GOODS just arrived this week direct from the manufacturer and many lines among this last lot bought at 25 per cent less than first wholesale cost, rici in order to share these big bargains we have decided to place a number ofbig specials for the following daysas shown below. If you cannot come every day -Come as often as you can. Goods shown with pleasure, COME ONE, COME ALL. sismensamemsammelmame THURSDAYS SPECIALS al pairs of extra large and long lace curtains regular price 2.50 pr, special price. .... ....... 1.50 65 in 3 quarter bleached all linen tabling, regular price 85e, specie, rice ; - - e5c 250 pair s Ladies fastblack 'cotton hose, regular price 10c pr, special price - - - 5c pr " 36 Ladies'hlk sailor hats new- I -est styles, mauler 1.00 goods - 356 Big lot waist silks, regular 1.00 and 1.25 goods,special price 69c 75 c lines for - = - - 49c Special black satin 1.251goods for ' - - - - 75c yd 300 Ladies' Oorton vests,reg- ular price 10c. each, special price 5c FRIDAY'S SPECIALS Latest designs in new shirt -waist goods, regular 18, 20, 25c goods, special - - - laic , Pique whitefor skirts, regu- • lar 20 to 2$c goods special price • 30 pairs all linenIlticktowels ready -for -use regular 500 pr,spec- lel price . - - 35c :Extra fine very wide table .-, -linen regular price 50c, special 35c 65 inch unbleached table lin- en regular price 35c to 40c yd, special price - - - 25c yd Ladies' silk ties regular 35c goods, special - - - - 25c 20 dz children's handkerchief at - - - - - - lc each Large red handkerchiefs reg- ular 10c goods, special price - 5c 20 other , specials which we haye no :pace to quote puices. SATURDAY SPECIALS We handle the celebrated J. D. King Co's. shoes. Every new style •Just arrived to our large department. •See our window and examine the boot •to see if its not the make as above. 25 prs men's ca,slamere hose, 25c goods for - - 20c pr • Men's natural wool hose, 50c .goods for - - - - •25c pr Men's heavy overalls,regular. 15c goods, special price - 50c pr Men's tweed pants, regular ..$L75 pr now - - - • 1.15 Ladies' sailor hats 1.00 goods for Ladies' fast blk cotton hose regular goods sold at 25e pr our price 2 pr for - - — Men's 1.00 unlaundred shirt now - - - Men's Ties, Men's new- bows, new collars, all at special prices for Saturday. •111011•111111r - 25c • 2e 50c MONDRY'S SPEGIRLS SILKS -SILKS - DRESS GOODS - DRESS GOODS Special importation of very latest French and English novelties just ar- rived here this week and all the very prettiest designs made. The Dresses are only one of each pattern, no two alike. Come and see them. SILKS We have no space ill this column to quote you prices but if you. can spare a few minutes to come and see our big display in these goods you will be satisfied that Exeter has never seen such goods before. Pry: are all made specials for this dr Come and see them. TUESDAY'S SPECIALS' French shirting, newest de- signs at 12ic yd, worth 25e. yd wide bleached or unbleac- hed cottons at 5c. yd, regular 7c goods. . • Large size bath towels, regu- lar 35c. our special price 20c each. 1200 yds of English cambric prints at 100 yd, regular 12ecgoods. See our wide heavy towelling at 4c and 5c, regular 7 and 10c goods. Special all linen roller towel- ling 9 and 10c. Extra large sized Lace cur- tains 2.50 pr regular,special price 1.50 2.00 curtains for 1.00,1.25cur- tains for 75c. 75e goods 50e pr, special lot for 75c 25 other specials for this day. Wednesday's Specials 20 pairs extra large sized lace curtains at 1.50 these goods were worth 2.50 wholesale. 65 inch all linen table linen at 25c, regular .35c, our 35c is a beauty worth 50c a yd. ' Big specials in linen towels at 20e, 25c, 35c pr for this day only. • 1200 yds of very latest designs for shirt waists in cheviots, Pi- ques and muslins at 121c,regular 25c goods. • Ladies' silk ties regular. • 50c goods now - - - ,- 25 Big cuts in all Linens.Prints, Hosiery and Gloves during this day. • Please call as often as you can and keep in touch With what we are doing. • More New Goods each Week And more to come. PILES of Lace Curtains, Art IVIuslins, New Dress Goods, New Silks, New Muslins, New -1"Prints, New Hosiery, New Gloves, New Parasols,New Hats, New Clothing, New Boots & Shoes, New Groceries, New -Glassware & Crockery ware, New Grain Bags, ahd all wants of the needy. PRODUCE 'taken in exchange. , NOTICE -Store closes at 6.30 a. M. except on Wednesdays and Saturdays. H. Bishop 4 Son, Exeter. Arrangements have now been com- pleted with the Grand. Trunk Railway 6nd the authorities of the Ontario Ag- ricultural College fel.* an excursion to the Model Varin at Gaelph, under the auspices of the South Huron Farmer's Institute. A special train will be pro- -vided to take in all the stations on the seals between Centralia and Seaforth ineltenee; on the west, between Holum - vile and Seaforth, and on the north, betvveeti Belgrave and Seaforthe mita tax's' SteettLiNe ArAnAitlim rowhv ts are easy to take, tarn:110S actin aral SUN to cure any head - eh rOta 5 to 28 tuthuterg. "1.1,1 • Another of Haven's pioneers, in the person of Mr. Thonaas Adams, of Sea - forth, departed this life last week. Mr. Adams had reached the geed age of 83 years. He had only been laid up for about a, week, having contracted a sev- ere cold, which culminated in pleurisy. He was born in County Feernariagh, 'Ireland, On Fele 13th, 1816. He was married to Ant Cluff in 1841, arid caitie to Canticle in 1842. They first settled on the 2nd concession of McKillop, on the tam now owned by Mr. jelth HaYs. After tesiclirig there for three years, he located on the bean On the Huron read, on which a portion of Seaforth is nO* r. It EXETER, ONT. CANADA TEURSDA.Y MORNING Hay SCHOOL REponm,-The April monthly report for S. S. No, 2, Hay,is as fol- lows;--Ntunes are in order of merit. Class IV, H. la, Johnston, Blanche Ballentyne, G. Harvey; Sen. III, Cora Munn, W. E. O'Brien, Luella, Munn; Jr, 111, (A) J. R. ivictrin, R. F. North- cott, Daisy Dining; Jr. III, (B,) A. W. Johnston, Mowat Ballentyae, M. Dougall; Class II, Ethel Harvey, Mary Johnston, Albert Ciarrol; et, II, Edgar Munn, W. Coleman, Roy Todd; Pt. I, W. Northcott, T. Balleutyne, Chester Harvey. The best spellers in the month- ly spelling matches were; IV, Alice Dougall; Sr. III, Cora Munn; Sr, III, (A,) Daisy Dining; Jr. III, (B,) Mabel Dougall; II, Mary Johnston; Pt. IL Wesley Coleman; Pb. 1, Tommy Ball- ets epee. 11 I Zion. Beaaas.-Garnet Broderick visited his parents near Sarepta over Sunday, after two weeks' absence from — ; well we won't say tlais tine, -Mrs. S. Peart vvas visiting, her sister, Mrs. Manning, in Russeldale, last week. - Miss Eliza Line,ard visited her parents on Sunday. -George Squire's son has been very low with congestion of the lungs, but is improving some- what. -Henry Rodd has purchased a separator. -Wm. Cornish is convales- cinge-The warm weather of the past week has been very hard on horses. The land takes more work than usual. -The fall wheat has made rapid growth the past week. -S. Peart of Exeter visited his son's during the past weex.-Bovert Brock, son of John Brock, died suddenly on Sunday 23rd of April. Some years ago he moved to Muskoka with his family ; he leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife and five children to battle with the world. -Trustee meeting on Friday night of Zion church, acollection on Sunday, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper also. Dublin BEIEFS.-Miss Simon attended. the wedding of Miss Mullin, of Fergus, which took place a week ago, to Mr. Sillery, of Staffa.-Mr. Webeaproprie- tor of the Dominion house, was away last week to Mount Clemens, on a visit to friends. -Alfred Aikens has a good situation as agent for a reliable final in Hamilton, receiving a ane salary. -John Aikens. J. P., who has been seriouslyt11, is recovering slowly. -Mr. • rerer precarious condition. -le is entertained , Harris has been • es the railroad sec- 'ticlrieLA proclamation has been issued, compelling young and old to be emcee. -nated.-Mr. Saddlier has opened his tile yards for another season's work. - Thomas Ravsley has removed to Sea - forth, where he intends to open a meat market. -Word was received about a week ago of the sad death of Frank Bergen, which occurred at Seattle, Wash. He was the enly brother of James Bergen, well-known in Seaforth and surrounding country,to whom the heartfelt sympathy of many friends is extended in his bitter hour of sorrow, • Kippen ---- BRIEFS.-Many fields of fall wheat in this vicinity are not of the most promising and want rain. -Thomas McGregor, who for the past few sum- mers has been making his home with friends' in the west, left here on Friday last for Manitoba. -Material for the new Methodist church is now being laid on the ground, and in a few weeks building operations will be eommenc- ed.-James Dougall for the past' vveek, has been confined his room at Clinton, from the effects of a painful and most critical operation, • performed by Dr. Gunn. Mr. • McDoagall stood the operation bravely, coriaidering that he is 70 yearsl of age. -Sacrament services were held in the Methodist church here on Sabbath last, •also ser- vice in the evening was conducted by •the pastor, Rev. Mr. NVaddel.-Mrs. James Dick and family, formerly of Seaforth, are spending a few days with friends here, prior to their removal to their new yome near Benneiller, where Mr. Dick has rented, for a term of years, some 1,200 acres of land, and purposes going into the ranching busi- ness. -Farm property in this locality still keeps changing hands. During the week Levi Walper, of the 2nd con. of Stanley, disposed. of his fine 100 acre farm to Alex. Mcleturtrie, of Hay. The price paid $5800. Mr 1Valper takes off this season's crop. St. Marys -- BnIEFS.-Ciiiver Duffield, Who has been in the employment of Mike O'Dea as tailor for the past three months, left Friday for Aylmer, where he hes ' cured a situation with Knox Bros., merchant tailors, of that place. -- Thursday morning about 9.30 o'clock while Harry Robinson, an employe of the Maxwell works, was engaged in wood shop, running a machine, called the gamer, he had the inisfortune to have a part of the left hand cut off by the sharp knife of the machine. The injurravill no doubt be a painful one and will keep Mr. Robinsthfrom work for a considerable time. -J. Markey, of Brantford is home on a short vaca- tion and is visiting under the parental roof. -Henry Whieworth is having the old blacksmith shop, Ontario se., formerly occupied by Mercier & Pierce, removed and will shortly erect a two story residence, -The javenile base ball club of the Wet Ward school played a match with a like ag- gregatiou from the Separate school on the flats lett Sittoday afternoon, the result being an easy victory for the West Warder:1 15 THIS ?LAIN ItNOV0111 If you haVo 11, nagging cough and ere logy nese. leo to a drug laces and get bottle Of Sh - Iola; Consumption Cure. Take two-thlrae i5f , taut tea, ay= are not benefited, return the bottle to tios,drtig lit, and he will refund your 1VI4Y 4th, 1899. Seaforth Callara.-The three by-laws voted on Tuesday carried. lay large ine- jority. One provides for the loaning of $20,000 to the Case Packing Coe &P- other $17,000 to Robt. Bell, of Herisall, to establish a foendry, and $10,000 to the Van Egmond's to increase their woollen nail businees,'. Science Hill, Balars.--Miss N. Quence of Exeter is domesticated with Wm. Nethercott, daring the busy building tines. -- Miss Dunn of Chicago is the guest of Mary Hookway.-Seeding is in full blast al- though some have finished last week, The fall wheat in this section at pres- ent giyes a hopeful prospect. • - eSexsrn ith 13axnas.--air, W. IL Johnston school teacher, here, preached la Sexsmith recently in the absence of Rev. C. Smith. -We are, glad to see Nelson Northcott around again after being sick for a few days, -A number attended the concert given in Bethesda on the 2tith.-Jas. Carroll traded horses lately.. -A troupe of gypsies camped in our vicinity for a few days lately. - Joseph Northcott spent a Sunday, late- ly, with friends in and around Exeter North, Mitchell 13nnees.-Herbert Love has purchas- ed a photograph gallery in Lucknow, and has gone to manage it. -John Mul- heron has secured a situation in a hardware store in Fergus and has de- parted. for that town. He will be miss- ed in the singing circles. -Rev. R. Williams of St. Thomas is in town this week seeing his many friends of sev- eral years ago. He was pastor of the Methodist church here. They have lived here a long thaa Stratford was more central for his work. • Winchelsea. ScHOOL REPORT. --The following is the report of the standing of the pupils of S. S. No. 6, Usborpe, for the month of April :-V, Ethel' Godbolt, Leslie Robinson; Sr. IV, Linda Hunter, Dora Delbridee, Toria Miners, Jr. 117, Gertie Miller, Ida Delbridge, Jennie Vail Sr. III, Lucy Couch, Charlie Godbielt, Bert Fletcher ; Jr. III,Ernest R,owcliffe, Oliver Jewitt, Cecil Camm ; Sr. II, Ella Berryhill, Nelson lacunae Flossie Francisa Jr. II, Willie Vail, Willie Jewitt, Victor Sawyer ; Sr. Pt. IL Ivy Pulleyblank,Clarence Fletcher, Luella Bayes ; Jr. Pt. II, Hattie Hun- ter, Clarence Miners, John Kellet; Sr. Pb. I, Addie Johns, -Nettie Campbell, Wellington Skinner, PETER GARDINER • E. E. HALLs Teachers s. Usborne Scaoca, REpORT.-The following is a correct report of the standing of pupils in Union S. S. No. 12, Usborne, for the month of April. The names are in or- der of merit: -Sr. IV, Eva Tapp, Net- tie Brooks, Katie Twohey; Sr. III, Tim McGee, Florence Brooks, Hector Mill - son, Mary A. McGee, Harvey Sather - by, Chris. McCarthy; Jr. III, Willie McGee, Mary McCarthy,Oscar Morley, Bridget Whelihan; Sr. Freeman Arksey, Gertie' Suther•by; Pt. II Sr., Aylmer Morley, John O'Mara, Edna Gunning; Pt. II Jr., Bridget McGee, John Whelihan, Mary O'Mara, Evelyn Ogden, Walter Gunning, Patrick Mc- Gee; Pt. I Sr., Stella, efillson Norah McGee,Delbert Morley,Maggie O'Mara, Sarah McGee; Pt. I Jr, Margaret Mc- Gee, Clarence Millson, Loretto McGee, Lloyd. Hodgson, Katie O'Mara,. Hilda Gunning, John McCarthy. Number on the roll 36. Average attendance 32. .D.Eraame, Teacher. McGillivray- . - SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is a correct report of S. S. No. 12, McGil- livray for April 1899. Names in order of merit :--Sr. 117, Ray Cobleigh „Irv- ing Neil, Ella Aitkin, Charlie Miller, Charlie Drummond ; Jr. IV, Patrick, Glavin ; Sr. III, Eva Aitkins.,Ada, Cora Lewis, James Glavin, Percy Simps.on ; Jr. III, Libbie Miller, Irene Cobleigh, Fred Lecky, Eddie Miller, Charlie Lecky ; Sr. II, • Martha Lewis, Clare Glavin, Mona O'Reilly, Joe Lecky., Russel Simpson ; Jr. II, Lance Cobleigh,•Willie Miller, Lucy Cotter ; Sr. Pt. II, Ethelda Aitken% Bella Miller, Murray Neil, Cecil O'Reilly ; Jr. Pt. II, Mabel Miller, Tom O'Reilly; Jr. Pt. I. Gordon Wilson, Harrison Lynnum. Honor roll members, Chas Miller, Ella Aitkies, Itving Neil, Rey Cobleigh, Eva Aitkens; Ada Neil, Libbie Miller, Martha Lewis, Edwin Miller, Mabel Miller. No. on roll 36. Average at- tendatice 22. Minazt Er.sToN, teacher. SCHooL REPORT. -The following is a correct report of S. S. No. 5, McGil- livray for the month a April: -Sr. IV, Ettle Coughlin, Pearl Wilson, Clover Short, Nora Coughlin; jr. IV, Willie Lewis, Thomas Lightfoot, Tilly Light - foe% Josephine Coughlin, May Mc- Grory, Edward Vaulder, Georgina Scat, Cora Short, Joe Doyle; Chess III, Rosilla Lightfoot, Leo Coughlin, Sam. Scott, Mary Hoffitilinn, Olive Short, Harry Lewis; Sr. Pearl Short, Net.' lie Lewis Sennet Maguire; Sr. IL Gladys Sliort, Erwin Scott; Pt. II, Ar - told Coughlin, Lottie Welsh, Allis Wilson; Sr. Pt. I, Rae mond Coughlin, Mable Lightfoot, Adeline Hoffmann, Adrairi Otaughlin; Middle Pt, Fran- cis Glavin, Clara Lewis, Scott, Edward JoneS, Chester Morley; Jr. Pb. laenevieee Glavin, Eliza Hodgins, illie Maguire, Fred Lewis. No. on roll 43, average attendance 84. J. II. LANA teacher. Have no equal as a prompt and posi- tive Mire for sick headeche;billeaeriesS, eotititipatiea, pain in the side, ittia alt liver trouVes. Carter's Little Liver • 25d. 1):3 41,4 a bottle. Pilis. TO them. JOale Ahlisheazid laXT SONS prietors Exeter Municipal Council Council met pureuant, to ajdourn- mem, at Town Hall, Exeter April 21st., 1809. All present. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Keyed ley I. Armstrong, seconded by j. Evans that the following ac. counts be passed and orders drawn on Treasurer for same: 1/Vni. Davis salary caretaker of north end fire 88.t1t50n, ,jni aes Creech, charity to 8a $7,00, W. J. Bissett, labor $1.20, Silas Hancliord, labor, $1.50, D. Ruenolir, labor 52.00, grant to Library board, $210,00. Carried. Evans -Muir. -That by-law No. 9, 1899 to appoint a truant officer as read a first time be now read a second and third time, and finally passed. Car- ir-Armstrong.-That the Clerk ask, for tenders for street Watering. °air.rimedsi Arong—Muir.—That the Clerk petition the County Council to pass a by-law allowing the Municipal Clerks of the County to transmit a summariz- ed statement of the assessor's roll to the County Clerk instead of a copy of same as per the amendment to the assessment act passed by the Legisla- ture at its last session. Carried. Taylor -Evans, that the Clerk write the Clerk of Stephen Township to as- certain the cost per day of their road machine. Carried. Taylor--Muir.--That the Clerk pre- pare a by-law prohibiting the filling in of any water table oa making connec- tion with any public drain or deposit- ing any earth or other material on tlae streets at any time without the con- sent of the Council. Carried. Evans -Armstrong. - That Council adjourn to May 5th at 8 o'clock p. m. Carried, Council met at call of Reeve, Friday April 28th, 1899. All present. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Evans -Armstrong. -That the Clerk ask for tendere for the erection of a new wind mill with 70 feet tower and 12 feet wheel. Old wind mill to be taken in part payment, also to .get prices for a gasoline engine of sufficient power to pump water from a 60 foot well. Carried. Muir -Armstrong. -That the Clerk write the Registrar to ascertain if the Mill Road as shown in Francistown survey of lots 24 and. 25, formerly Stephen,is a registered survey showing said Mill Road as a pu.blic highway from Elizabeth street west to the easterly boundary of lot 214 of said survey. Carried. • Armstrong -Evans. -That the coun- cil adjourn to May 5, 8 o'clock p. in. Carried. • • GEO. H. BISSETT, Clerk. Crediton BRIEPS.-Obas. and Miss Zwicker spent Monday in London. -We under- stand that Mr. and Mrs. Drier are about to leave our village, having sold out their house and lot to Chas. Roesler. They will move to Dakota. We wish them a happy future in their new home. Is the house to rent Charlie ?-Contractor Sims is fast com- pleting the mason work of John Dyer's new house. -Work at the brick and tile yards began in earnest on Monday last. The warm dry weather has been very favorable for a good beginning. There will be a large output this year. -The services in the Evangelical church last Sunday were ot special in- terest. The pulpit was occupied in the morning by Rev. 0. Brown and in the evening by Bishop Esher of Chicago, both of whom deliveredpleas- ing and inspiring sermons to yery large congregations: The music ren- derecl by the well trained choir was of a hash order indeed. -There was no service in the M. E. church in the morning last Sunday it being Quarter- ly meeting day at Ebenezer appoint- ment but there wag a good attendance in the evening despite the warm weather. -There was an old. fashioleed "rag bee" at Mrs. C. Beaver's on Mon- day afternoon last. No gossip took place so we are informed. -On Tuesday last, the Epworth League held its annual meeting for election of officers for ensuing year and the following were elected :-Hon. Pres., Rev. Jas. Hussar'Pres. Mas V. Banes ; 1st. Vice Pres. Mrs. Hussar ; 2nd. Vice Pres., Mrs. Bloomfield ; 3rdVice Pres., Wm. Sweet; 4th Vice Pres.,A. Baker; Sec'y Treas., Miss Beulah Beaver; organists, Misses _Lewis and Morlock.- Wm. Brown has reshingled his house and is now ready for the spring showers. -On Tuesday last vvhile the young son of B. Brown was driving a team attached to a rollerelthe team became unmanagble and ran away. Two small children were riding on the roller at the time but all escaped un- hurt. The roller did not escape so fortunately. It is not safe to allow small children to ride on farm machi- nery -better to hire a gooct strong name to do the work, -The Ladies' Al- liance of the M. E. church have ar- ranged with Rev. A. I. Snyder Me A. of Wardsville to give two of his most i popular lectures n Town Hall, Oredi- ton, next Wednesday and Thtirsday evenings . (May lath and lithe His subjects will be "A 'Woman's tongue" and, "What to say and do at lame" - For parbiculars see bills. -Jas. Clark of Crediton East has returned to town Ana resumed Work et the fleet mill. 'He has learned the lessors that far away fields are not as green as they °Wines lOok."-Itobt Munroe left on Monday last for Manitoba, being hur- riedly called to the bedside of his niether who is very 111. We hope to 586 you again Bob. What might have been it Serious cident happened to Smiles Hamilton, on the Listowel town line, recently. He and his brothers were at the barn, blocking off timber, when the axe glanced and sti-uck him on the calf of the leg, inflicting it deep WoundHad the wound been intlice central the re, suit would have been Mere serioas. Mr. Hamilton is improving uleely. 1-leneall. G. J. Sutherland, Notary Public, Convey moor, Commissioner, Fire Insuranee agent and 'wirer of Marriage Licenses. Legal doola ments carefully drawo at ream/liable rates Money to ban on real estate at low rates of in Wrest. Office at the Pest office. gensall. Jl Je D. COOKE. (Late with Garrow ds Proudfoet) Barrister Solicitor, Notary Public. HensalL Ont. A. Sellery, L. D. S. D.D, S. Honor Gradu •'ate of Toronto (Thiversity, Dentists. Teeth extracted without_pain or bad. effects. Oftleo in Petty's Block, Hensall, At Zurich every Monday, commencing May 30th. THE Be." -Law CAREIED.-The' people of Seaforth on Tuesday carried a by- law, by it good majority, which pro- vides for the loaning of Robt, 517,000 for 20 years without interest. WEDDING BEnes.--The marriage of George Walker, G. T. R. agent at Oakville, (son of Rev. Mr. Welker, for- merly of Hensall,) and Miss Ada K. Smallacomhe, of this village was solenanized at the residence of the bride's mother yesterday, by Rev. W. E. Kerr, assisted by Rev. Mr. Walker, father of the groom. The happy young couple took the evening tram south, on a bridal trip. There was a large crowd at the station to wish the popular young couple joy, happiness and prosperity: Beaaas.-Miss Polly Moore was vis- iting in Clinton last week.- A social entertainment was given in the Metho- dist church on Monday evening by the Junior Epworth League. A. splendid program was rendered by members of the League, after which refreshments were served, -John Habkirk, •of Clin- ton, spent Sunday'renewing acquaint- ances.- The Oddfellows on Wednes- day celebrated their anniversary in grand style. A. special sermon was preached in Carmel church ber'Bro. Rey. I. S. Henderson, to a large congregation including brethren from Clinton, Seafortb, Exeter, Liman and other places. At the close of the setvice, a supper was given the visiting brethren at Scott's hotel. -The Misses Murray, of Clinton spent Sunday visiting friends in the village.- Mrs,/S, illumisonhaslimoved into the dwelling recently purchased of Mrs. G. Kydd, and leased the one she vacates to Mr. McMartin. - William Pengally is very poorlya- The Molsons bank has had nice white lettering put on their windows. The work was done by Mr. Bevereley.--Mrs. Dougall has the frame of her new dwelling enclosed and the work of erection is being pushed forward rapid- ly. -T. J. Berryhas the stone founda- tion for his new dwelling completed. It will be one of the finest residences ihz town, and creditable alike to Mr. Berry and the village. It is situated od the.eorner of Mill and Nelson st's.- The Council held a meeting on Mon- day evening to consider the action of Lawyer Cook in accepting a law case against the corporation. No action was taken. This seems a frivolous cdm- plaint. His refusal to take the case would not stop its going to court. There are other Lawyers. -Messrs. Willis and. Shepherd shipped a car load of hogs from this station on Mon- day. -Mrs. Patterson has returned home from visiting friends at her old home in Exeter -Trade has been quiet in the village lately. -An agitation is on foot to close the stores at 7 o'clock each night of the week excepting Saturday. a. • lia• The.salary of F. W. Hodson, Super- intendent of Farmers' Institutes, has been increased by order in Council of the Ontario Government from twelve hundred to fifteen hundred dollars. The County Orange Lodge of North Perth is making artangemente for a great demonstration in Palmerston on July 12th, the 200th anniversary of the battle of the Boyne. The Ontario Department of Fisher- ies yesterday morning received word that Amerizan fishermen were tres- passing in the Canadian waters of Lake Huron. On receipt of the mess- age Deputy Minister Bastedo prompt- ly wired to Sarnia ordering a tug to be sent after the poachers and their arrest effected, if possible. 011EAP SA Special sale of Overcoats Boys Overcoats at.: .. -$1.00 Men's $3 to $5.00 Beecre stock taking we offer eduction in all lines. Speeial overcoats A P Ross Clif962201111607 milmerissamommer • Centralia ---- QICWPING.—All Wads of chopping done,Tness days, wednesdays, and :Fridays., 1000 cords elm stave bolts and 1000 cords of heading bolts wanted. Highest price paid. T. Elston, Oen- tralia. Stamm leneorta.-The following is the report ,of Centralia Public School for the month of April. Names are in order of nierit.-Sr. Dept. ;V, Cedric Hicks Laura Baernham, Melville Mit- chell, Ida Windsor Wesley Luker Albert Oallfas ;Sr. 117, Polly Wind- sor, Almena lauxtable, Alla Hicks, Annie Boyle, Katie Elliott ; Jr. IV, Alvina Wilson, Edith Bunt, Fluda. Baker, Perry Windsor, Aggie Hep- burn, Jennie Haggith, Earl. Mitchell; Sr. lEl, Bruce Mitchell, Geo, Hepburn, Pearl Walker, Eddie Callas, Ruby Hicks. Average attendance 2. Names on roll 25. Jr. Dept. ; Jr 111, M. Baynbarn, Cottrill, 0. Fairhall, M. Callfass, .H. Motz ; Sr. II, Hector Mitchell, R. Wil- son, Harma Mitchell, Alvin Baker, Warren Mitchell, F. Boyle, A. Hag- eith, 1. Haudford, E. McCoy, E. Bloomfield; Jr. 2nd., C. Vail, V. Wil- son, C. Haeman, E. Windsor, Re Mc- Coy, F. Hepburn, W. Essery, N. Cott- ! rill, V. Sheardown ; Pt. II, Enos Windsor, Murray Elliott, Haemen, Melinda Wiles, Gladys Essery. C. Wilson, M. Callfae, W. Hodgins, S. Hae man, W. Tomlin; Pt. 1, F. Mit- chell, F. Friar, S. McCoy, C. Grifton, N. Haenean. Average att. 33. Aggre- gate 495. W. B. BAGsITAW1 M. Leer, BRIEFS. -A pieasane was held at the Methodist last Thursday night. The UClkaa-.4 was the presentation to Mr. and Mrs. S. Davis and Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Handford of a beautifully upholstered arm chair each. They were the gifts of a few of their many friends in token • of their good. will to them ad appre- ciation of their many kind services. • They are moving to Exeter and we are sorry to lose such good neighbors. Our loss however, will be others gain. We wish them eyery success. -W. T. Bunt is moving into the house lately occupied by Mr S. Davis.- A gentle- man. from the States has :purchased the orange hall and. purposes opening a grocery and feed store. -The Rev. R. Hobbs of London gaye a thrilling lec- ture here last Monday night. •The at- tendance was small owing to the busy season. • Mrs. Chas. Smith, of Times, Ohio, write : I have used every remedy for sick headache I could hear of for the past fifteen years, but Carter's Little Liver Pills did. ine more good than all the rest. Mrs. W. H. Coulton, of Ellice, met with a serious accident on Monday. She was endeavoring to stop the wind- mill and in so doing her left arm was caught in the machinery and. badly la- cerated. It evill be some time before she will be able to use the arm again • FOR THE THIRTY - NEXT DA I will offer the following discounts to reduce my stock. Dress Goods 10 per cent off. Dress Goods 20 per cent off: A line of trimmings at half price. A line of prints to clear at low prices. Flannelettes 10 per cent off. Scotch Tweed Suitings 20 per cent off: Pantings 20 per cent off. Ready-made clothing 20 per cent oft A quantity of hats to clear at half price. Millinery Stock ,Oornpete, All the latest and newest designs and managed by Miss Slack, of London, a lady of long experience. Close prices will be given to reduce stock. A large line of wall papers, carpets and la-ce curtains. Low prices to clear, wall paper 8c, a roll, upward, 1113oot & Shoe Stook Complete, HARDWARE STOCK co11PLET8 All Will be sold at reasonable Prices to teduce the stock to reduce the stock next 30 days the above lines will be foi' the 011-11,141 wood.