HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1899-9-7, Page 1TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR NO.
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EXETER, ONT., CANADA., Tx.,CURSDA,Y MORNING SEPTE1VI13ER 7th, 1899.
HIGH esT PRICE
PAID
POR PRODUCE
ISH
Oil are busy getting ready for the fall tra, .
de s gate wi. elarrow A Prondfoot) Barrister
• ()natter, A
HIGHEST PRICE, Herisan.
PAID fa. J, Sutherland, leatary Palate, Convey
ancer, Commissioner, Fire Insurance a.g.ea
OR PRODUCa
E merit. carefully drawn at reasonable rate))
nd. Issuer of lviarritieereeenees, larana aeon.
Money to loam real estate at lowrates a in
tercet Office at the Post office, lEtonsali.
H
Are comina to hand daily. 124
everything "low and up-to-date. This week
All stocks are at their brightest and
F A. Scorer, L. D. S., D, D. ea Roller Grad
ate orToronto Universit D s
t u
, abraded withoutin_naor baa :fiaeasta.. oreffleath
bestNo old goods on our sheves e e
. l
in Petty's Block, Heiman. At 4erich every
we show as follows. Monday, commenoinz Nay 30th.
tary Public, 1iensall, Ont.
NE W FALL Dress Goods
NEW FALL Silks
NEW FALL Satins
NEW HALL Trimmings
NEW FALL Ribbons
NEW FALL Velvets
NEW FALL Blankets
NEW FALL Rosiery
NEW FALL Gloves
NEW FALL Mantles
NEW FALL Suits
NEW FALL Shirts
NEW FALL Ties
NEW FALL Collars
NEW FALL Sheeting
NEW FALL Shirtineei
ALL that's new, ALL
that's right, in quality and
price, are found here.
Dress Coods'
In blue, black, brown,
fawn, in whip -cord covets,
cravenettes, broadcloth and
all the latest effects from 18
to 1 Oc.
Silks
Our silks are bought in
• waist ends. No two alike.
and all the most fashionable
in the market from 35 to '75c
per yd.
•Hosiery
This is where we have
• a strong hold roe the trade.
We claim sve give you a bet-
ter hose for your rnoney than
any other house in the trade
• and we are what we say.
Here are a few prices.
Reavy ribbed cashmere
double soles, special at 25 to
50e,
Heavy cashmere in plain,
• soldelse where at 85c, our price
25c.
- See that extra heavy hose
we are showing for school
boys at 2c pr.
Mantles
Jest a word about these
goods. You buy early you
get first choice, you buy your
cocrancatmsatertss-aamssa
inantle from us and yon get
the best.
Ladies' mantles $3.50.
Ladies' mantles$4.98.
Ladies' mantles $5.48.
Ladies' mantles $6.50.
and upwards.
These are the new goods
for fall and we invite your in-
) a e in any time
it will pay you.
Staples
Flaunelettes in plain
pink, grey or white 32 in, wide
at 5c.
Bleached cotton at 5, 6, 7, 8
and 9e.
Factory Cotton at 5, 6, 7,
and 8c.
Towelling at 4, 5, 6, 7, and
80.•
Shirting at 5, 8, 1, and 12e.
Cottonicle at 12i, to 20.
Sheetings 8/4 12i to 20.
• Prints at 5, 8, 10, and 12.
Men's, youth's and boy's clothing opened to clay. If you need anything
and want to save money, come to us.
•
See our new Fall Hats. for men and boys.
Specials in underwear, fleece -lined shirts and drawers 49c each.
drawers 50c each. Fleece -lined shirts and drawers 62-}c each.
in this
line
All wool shirts and
MM.=
RS Hfi•RDVIfiRL SedSOIldble fldradr0
Door Locks—
BIM & MORTISE
This season we have a
larger and better assorted
-stock than ever, including
that new house leek. Have
You seen it?
Barn Door Hangers
We have a large stock
of these in all sizes and kinds.
We would like to show you
the new Ball Bearing hanger.
We are selling it at the same
price as others. That new
'Parlor Door Hanger in stock.
Building paper
Rosin Sized, 0. IC., etc.
Plain and Tar.
Eavetroughing
We use nothing but the
best Galv, Iron. All our -work
guaranteed. We will be
pow•Na••••••••T•Cull,••••1U
pleasefqr your house or barn. Thresher's Scales
d to give you figure a
• For house or barn
.• Roofing a specialty, get I
our prices.
Furnaces
We handle the leading
makes, which. are in use in
all parts of this county.
McOlary's, Gurney's, Moore's
Pease, Copp's and others.
We will be pleased to
estimate on your house.
CEMENT
English & Canadian
Thorold & Portland
• We can snpply ex-
perts to superintend work and
guarantee all our work. Get
out prices.
Suppliez use.
Mitts, Belts
„ Eind Belting,
.Brass and Iron Steam fittings
Oils, Etc.
Special prices
Enamelware
Famous Whitewear
and Imperial.
In Preserving kettles, Sauce-
pans, Tea, pots etc
• Acid Proof
made of best grades of special
steel.
Cromarty
BRIEFS. -A. Boyle has sok' his 100
acre farm to the Dow brothers, fcir:the
sum of $3,400.- Mrs. Thos. Dungry,
laughter of the late John and Margar-
et Dunlop, was taken suddenly ill one
day last week and in spite of the medi-
cal skill of two doctors she died on
-Saturday. The funeral took place on
Monday to the Cromarty cemetery.
Deceased had been in her usual health,
'having walked from her own borne
about five miles to the old home to see
her brother and sister, and while out
in the orchard was suddenly stricken
with a pain so severe that she had to
be carried to the house, when medical
aid was suminoned but all was of no
avail. She leaves a son of about 5
years, and a husband to mourn their
loss. -While coming from Mitchell to
-their farm on the 12th con., the
Wright Bros. bad a very exciting ex-
perience while cliiving along the road
just pastithe village, and nearing th
lace -where J. Speare's windmill wa
going, the shadow of it cast upon th
road frightened the horses and the
bolted into the ditch with the result
that the light waggon was upset and
'badly: broken. No other damage
was done. Rain is badly needed
in these parts, a number of wells .larty
one nearly dry.
Woodham
Monday, night Oda 10
.o'clock, the neighborhood Was startled
to learn that the Imperial roller mills
was on fire. The proprietor,. Mr. Gad.
kee had been through the mill shortlal
Albeforeltle,nd fonnd everything alright,
tbringing his day book with him. Semi
the alarm was sounded, and in a very
-few minutes the mill was enveloped in
,flanaes. Nothing could be sa,ved, and
it was may due to the heroic work of
the neighbors, who organized them-
selves into bucket brigade, that the
residence, situate but a few yards from
t.the inill, was saved. The fire is sup-
Iposed. to have started from allot box.
~".Che building and machinery were own
aid by Sonathail Shier, Mr. Gadkee be-
ing the lessee. There was a car load
.of flour ready for shipment, besides
;grain and. other stuff, in the build-
ing), on which was $600 insurance in
-the Perth Mutual. There was tie in-
atiaratee on the building or machinery.
•The milt did a good business, and the
loss will be considerable to the dom.
inanity, as well as the respeetive own-
ers. •
London fair opens next week.
• Standard mak.es at
low prices.
American Fencing
We are sole agents
in this vicinity for this
superior fence.
FROST & WOOD9
• REPAIRS
We keep a fulr stock.
P. 5. — Buy your
coal early and save
money. it will be
very high this win-
ter.
'shop &
St. Marys ceived were numerous and valuable.
After dinner Mr. and Mrs. Dillon left
BniErs.-The Collegiate Institute ' for Toronto,. where they will siiend
re -opened for the fall term Tuesday. there honeymoon.
There was a fair attendance. . The
Public schools ie opened this morning.
-The town bell, which joyfully pings
the children to school each morning at
9.30 a. m., but which has been silent hill, preached a very interesting ser
-
Greenway
, ,-•,•-•-••••.,-.• • • ,
BRIEPs.-Rev. J. E. Ford, of Park -
for the past two months, again rang
forth its pealing notes Tuesday,sound-
in a proclamation, tis it were, that
scbool had again •commenced. --The
bathing house of Wm. Norris was
thrown open to the public Saturday
evening and Sunda,y, and it was large- say has desided to attend the Parkhill
ly patronized. -Labor Day was only High School. -Miss Alice Wilson who
mon in Boston Methodist church last
Sabbath. -- 3. McWilliams visited
friends in Thedford last Saturday. -
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilson. and Mrs
and Miss S.MacLachlan visited friends
in Exeter last Monclay.-Miss M. Ram -
partly observed in town, the MaXwell
works and barber shops being the
only places of business closed for the
day. •A large number of citizens went r
to Stratford and report having a very
enjoyable time in the Classic City.
-All arrangements for starting busi-
ness on the waterworks have been fin- •
alIyconlpleted, and the men will be h
set to work on the morning of the Sth
has been home for several months re-
turned to the High School on Tuesday.
e had another beat -taint shower o
on Tuesday morning. "
M itch ell
IttEES,--Wrn. Canning, who has,
associated with the Royal Hotel
tratford, has piarchased the Ruer
inst.-A very pleasing event took place s dale hotel and will take possession
yesterday Morning at the residence of Ileact week. -Funeral cards announce
Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Connor, Welling- the death of Mrs. McNeil, mother of
.tori street north, it being the occasion john McNeil, of Fullartou. She was s
of the marriage of their second daugh- nearly eighty years old, arid one of the il
ter, Miss Annie, to Mr. John Castor], Brat settlers in this district. - Miss' T
of Girelp, formerly in the employ of Anirie Erb secured the scholarship b
. .
Bayfield
BamPs.--John MclYfillan M. P. was
in town last week in consultation
with Reeve Stanbury as to the
improvements on the harbour.
Work is to be commenced at once, -
School opened again on Tuesday with
G, W. Holman, Principal, and Miss A.
Whiddon in charge.- Beyfiel0 Fall
Show will be held on Tuesday an
Wednesday, Oct. 3 and 4. No show
has a better record. -A large numbe
•
Com. $2,50 ; F. W. Farncombe, survey
re Fahner $9.25 ;R. Wilson, culvert,
&e, S. B.... $11.06 ; Isaac Rollins and
Son, work in 13,:it $20.45 Isaac Rpflins
and sore work in pit, S. sa, '$10.30 ; W.
Rueston, gravel $2,08 0. Grafton rep
road $4,00; J, Sherritt, Charity re
Clark and Stone $0.00. Connell to
meet on October 2nd next at 1 p. m.
BILBEat, Clerk,
TEAS
• If you are not satietied with t
you are using, try
BLUE RIBBON
e tea
cl,• either • blk or mixed at 250, 40c or 5
a lb.
Crediton
FRUIT JARS.
of new arrivals are booked at th 4 COLLINS sTANBDRY Beer a v v•
hotels for Septereber.--George Trott -jr etc., Bad.; ontl.stRs'areoi
Photographer of Hensel' who has bee
taking photos and landscape;yiewerJher
Bomns.-Wm. Elder, son of Wil- for some weeks has returned.--Alarg
limn Elder, left on Monday,for, Arthur, 01..ialber took in the excursions to Tor -
where he has secured the position of onto Fair this week,- Rev. Magnus
Classical Master in the High School. Henderson, brother of Rev. J. S.
-The Misses Shim, returned home on Hendersen, of Hensall, is preaching in
Friday from a pleasant, visit in Detroit. the Presbyterian church (luring Sep-
-2'. Murdock's horse won the free -for- teiriber.-F. A. Edwards, one of the
1 all race in Exeter on Morida.y.-Miss leading merchants of the town has
Dent returned to Mitchell on Saturday put in a modern computing scale. It
I after a 81104 visit here. -G. J. Suther- is a great time saver, and with Frank
land left oe Tuesday for Toroeto, to time is money. -John Whiddon's eve,
visit the fair. -Mrs. Bales and son of porator, which has done a very large
Oshawa, visited Mrs. Bales' parents, business this last couple of years, Is
Mr. and Mrs. Waren.-Mr. Norton again going full blast. Fifteen hands
spent Sunday in Clinton. -Thos. Pal- are now employed, endmore will have
tner, of Londesboro' visited friends in to be taken on. -Edmund Peck has se
, town over Sunday. -Mrs. Campbell, of cured a situation with the T. Eaton
Usboriae, is visiting Mrs. A. Murdock. Co., Torontri, where his brother,
-Rev. and Mrs. Blfenclerson, returned Arthur, is also engaged. -The heavy
home -on Thursday last, and Mr. rain of Friday morning washed away
Henderson occupied his own pulpit on a culvert in the suburbs of the village,
Sunday. -Miss Diary Cerlisle, who has on the Sauble Line.
been visiting in Manitoba, returned
home this week -Rev. Mr. Wilehide,
elder of Dr. Dowie's church, conducted Winchelsea _
services in Coxworth's hall on .Sunday BRIEFS.- Delbridge and J. C.
afternoon last to a large congregation. Bell attended Toronto fair last week.-
-The swamp fires are still raging to Franklin Delbridg,e left on Monday
the west of Rensell.-Mr. Kreuger, for London to take a course at the
Merchant Tailor, arrived home on Commercial College. -Despite the dry
Tuesday evening with his bride. We weather the Winchelsea Butter Fac -
extend congratulationsa-Mr. and Mrs. tory continues to do a rushing busi-
A. A. Goetz of the Commercial hotel, ness. Mr. Bell scored a victory at
were called away recently to attend the Toronto Industrial fair,:tating
funerals.--Mr.eGoetz that of his broth- three prizes as follows ; ist for prints,
er-in-law, who, while engaged in draw- 96i points out of a possible 100 ; 2nd
ing in hay, had the misfortune to fall lame for 56 lb. box: making 98 points
from a load. in such a manner that he out of 100 ; 4th prize for 10 lb. box,
received internal injuries, from which 92e points out of 100. This success
he very shortly afterwards died; while places Mr. Bell in the fore front of
Mrs. Goetz, accompanied by her bus- butter makers in the province. -E.
band and sister, Miss Phalen, left for Cook left last week for the Northwest,
Arthur, to attend the funeral of Mr. and others intend to follow. -J. C.
Phalen,Mrs.Goetz's fathenwho had an Bell and jno. Delbridge spent Friday
attack of paralysis. -School re -opened and Saturday last at the Toronto Ex-
on Tuesday with a good attendance of hiintion.--Gertie Miller has been on
scholars.- Dr. Johnston, of London, the sick list this week. --Master Wes-
-visited friends in town the past week. ley Clampbell of Hamilton returned
-Chas. Gilchrist has disposed of his home on Tuesday after spending a
bakery to H. Baur. Mr. G. intends few days with relatives here. -Joseph
going to the city. -:-The Royal Oana White has been suffermg for the pa,st
adieu bicycle team- of,. Toronto,. again week from a felon on his finger. -
won the trophy'at Monte6a, I.on Satur- Wesley Heywood intends leaving for
daylast, Vennels, Sheffer and Moore Manitoba on Tuesday next for a two
winning the race, -Miss AL Sheffer is months visit. -Mrs. Wm. Sawyer was
visiting her uncle at Shipka.-Miss on the sick list for a few days. -The
Erwin, of Goderich, is yisitipg Mrs. directors of the Winchelsea Butter
Fred McDonell. and Cream Association held their
last.
monthly meeting on Tuesday evening
Farquhar
a: linsBaLlTr.:._S6wnbeuireyor:eA8,110(lat:rw,itik WhenOnr pyriocueswaarnet lower
rs thhlariniitysotTiars it
earthe, Osier, te co. Barristers, Toronto). win pay you come. to us. Our
farmers are busy scatteri the seed , hear elsewhere.
and, have no time to lose a ii)e season I
is getting ooper, of . DINNERWARE
Hay, called on friends in the village
sena ii5drionyd asyclhaos School
ih attended tIddeddr etsIsiee4m. the
what about a nice Dinner Sett? Eng-
echolars. Come agam, - Richard nth semi -porcelain beautifully
decorated,
at
seSt6t..5° to
Toilet Setts
J. P aose
Wiannawa„- A happy event took
place on Wednesday evening, at the
residence of our popular Merchant, J.
W. Ortwein,when his eldest daughter,
Miss R. M. Ortwein, was joined in the
holy bonds of matrimony with Albert 001,UNS STANBUBY.-Barristers, Con -
H. Short, of Rensall. The ceremonyvevaneers, Notaries, eta., Exeter One R. ar
Collins and 3. G. Stanbury B. A. (late with
was performed at 5.30 o'clock, by Rev. McCarthy, Osler & Co. Barristers, Toronto.)
G. Jewitt, in the presence of about 30 Mrs. Joseph Jackson, from near Lis -
guests. The bride was given away by towel, has been spending a few weeks
her father, while little Miss Lilly Ort- at her father's, Thos. Gleinn.--Arthur
wein acted as maul of honor. The Duncan, who successfully passed the
wedding march was played by Mrs. R. P. S. Leaving examination, left on
Rundle. The bride was attired: in Monday last for St. Marys to attend
white dimity and carried a boqeet of the Collegiate Institute. -Miss Bella
white and pink roses. Wedding gifts Gardiner, who was in the dressmaking
were in profusion, many were costly business in Seaforth the past few
articles, which testified to the esteem years, has given up besiness owing to
in which the young couple are held.- ill -health -Rev. Cameron who has been
Your correspondent joins a host of Ailing the pulpit in the Thames Road
friends in extending to the'e young Presbyterian church this month very
couple hearty congratulations, and efficiently in the absence of Rev.
wishing thein a happy and prosperous Fletcher, left for 'Waterloo on Mon
-
voyage over life's tenipestuous sea. day. Mr. Fletcher sailed for home on
Saturday. -Arthur Campbell left for
Manitoba last week He was emote-
.
panied by David Gardiner -- David
BMWS. -Walter--i°11nern left for Tor- wood's farm of 100 acres for 10 years,
Gardding has leased Thomas Hazle-
onto to attend Shaw'sBusiness College at a rental of $282 a year,. payable in
for the fall term. We wish him suc- advance. -Joshua Ashton luis leased
cess. --Quite a large number of Zion- his •fifty acre farm to William °raw-
ites attended the tabernacle meeting ford, of Hibbert, for a term of five
at Woodham on Sunday evening and I years at a rental of $150 a year. -Miss
were well pleased with the discourse,- ' Roy-, of Logan, was the guest of her
aunt Miss Jennie Madge, • Thames
Road. -Mr. Madge still continues low
from the effects of the paralytic stroke.
-Rev. Mr. Jameson, returned freni
India delivered an interesting and
profit'able address on the week in that
field, to. a large turnout oil Tuesdal::
evening.- Miss Cottle, Whitechurch,
is visiting friends it the 'vicinity,
Master Lamgton and his two sisters, of
lanshard visited at, Wm. Taylors and
her friends during Sunday. -Nelson
unning and Mr. Parkinson of Blau -
shard were calling on Mends this
vicinity lately. -Mr and Mrs. Joseph
Peart of Exeter were out visiting their
son on Friday last. -John Parkinson
intends going to Goderich to attend
school again. May success still crown
his efforts. -Monday is a hard day on
soree of our young men, especially on
those whose affections are centred.
quite a long way from home.- We tire
orry to say that Milton Brock is con- Crediton. on 11fonday Sept. 4th at 2
tied to his had with typhoid fever.-- p. m. All members preeent. Miuntes
he League Anniversary services Nvill of previous meeting read and approv-
e held on Sunday next at the nsual ed. Tenders were opened for the con-
struction of a culvert on the London
road, viz :-George Kellerman, $73.00,
La,wson $76,00; awarded to Keller -
Stephen
COUNCIL. -The Council of the Tp. of
Stephen convened at the Town Hall,
Picker & Fleming, grocers. The a • giv n by the Mitchell High School t
fair was of rather a qtupt nature, only etea ,a,haeieg made the highest marks. s
a small number of invited guests be- -RiTherb Nicol, who has been on the t
nig present. The marriage ceremony aia list for a short time, has gone to v
tine 10 a, in. and 7 p. m. Rev. T.
awyer a former pastor, will conduct
be services. Collection at each ser -
as performed by the Rev. Mr. ray- eft
or, of St. James' church. The happy bit
couple left on the morning train for sc
Sarnia, Detroit and other points.
A happy and prosperous life is the '
one wish of their many friends.
-Owing to the scarcity of water in
Wm. Norris' well, the streets are at
present allowed to blow dusty. This
is rather bard on the merchants of
Queen street, but stall the present con- sheep killed by doge mad has billed
dition of things changes the streets. the town for the amount. -John
Will have to remain in this condition ;Whyte, jr„ is living in the Classic
until a passing shower comes this way City these days looking after the now
and lays the troublesome dust. --An- buildings &n., for their factory. -Miss
other Very' pretty wedding took piece Skinner is going to LUeknOW where
in the R. o. church Tuesday morning she will engage in the niillinery busi-
the contracting parties being Miss iaese,-Edward. Moles left on Saturday
Margaret Fleming. and Mr. M. Dillon,
koka for a month for the good of t
health. -Mr. McRoberts, our nevi a
ool master, has moved to town, and 1
i
I live in the North Ward. -There. a
s a sugar famine in town on Fri- t
ay. All the merchants seemed to a
be mit at once. A. new lot has coine e
,so the trouble ie over. -George Lark- c
worthy went to Toronto on Monday il
with a car load of cattle. He had 7 i
• e
ice. -On Monday evening a sweet man. Tenders for drainage on
nue is expected as honey and buns • "Sauble" con., and 2nd S. R. ; George
re to be Served. from 6 to 8. After Kellerman, 2ncl S. R. and Tap $212.00.
he refreshments a suitable and pleas- Geo. Kellerman, Ilaycock Creek, $56.,
tit Programme will be given when ,j. Lawson, for both $72,00, Angus
he iters. Sawyer: Coulter, Ashton ' McCormick, 2nd S. R., $40.00, do, Tap
ed the resident ministers are expect- drain 50.00, do, Haycock, $26.00,
d to be present. Everybody wet, awarded to Lawson. Tenders for
James Stephens and farn- Essery's and Exeter 5, It bridge to be
y have moved from the States mad covered viiith rook elm, S. Lawson,
ntend living in this vicinity. We 850.00 ; awarded. to Lawson. Tenders
xtend them our deep sympathy in for the construction of &lepton's cul -
their sad bereavement in losing a 10V- vett, none were accepted, and it was
ing husband ann kind. father. At one resolved that Councillor Hicks have
time he was a resident here and in the present one put in proper shape, if
Eirkton where he and his brother considered advisable, if not to let the
owned a mill. ,After leaving Kirk tou new one by public auetion. Resolved
be went to the States where lie fol- that the Clerk write to the Clerk of
lowed the occupation of engineer. McGillivray that this Council have no
objections to the removal by the coun-
cil, Tp. McGillivray, of the concrete
an employe of the Maxwell works.
The bride was attired in wary blue
travelling suit, and the bridesmaid,
Mise Margaret Scott, was also dressed
in blue., Each looked charming. -The
groom was supported by Mr .Miehael
Fleming. After the cereindny, which
was performed by Rev. Father /Iron.
nan, the numerous guests sat down to
a sumptuous dinner, which every per.
son fully enjoyed. The presents re.
morning for home before going to the
Dential College in Toronto. He will
not return to Mitchell as be will be
a L. D. S. in the spring. -Mies Maud
Baker has gone to Toronto to attend
the NOrtnal School for the winter.
--
Miss Ada, three-yeardaughter
of john Arthur, of Kintore, died 011 a
1
Sunday-, a victim of typhoid fever.
She had been ailing for some time, hat t
the past week she was seriously ill, a
About half of the cheese factories in culvert opposite D. Sheppard's lands
the northern townships have eold first on the town line bet ween Stephen mid
half of August cheese, the ruling price MeGillivray. The following orders
being 11 1,4c. were passed ;A. ging, culvert 51.60 ;
The ratepayers Of Clinton have been X. Edwards, rep culvert 51.00; G.
taxed at the rate ef 23 mills on the liertzle, top "culvert 51.50; Mr. Ziler,
ollar this year. Goderich is 48 mills. gravel $35.02 ;3, 3. Taylor, work on
Kincardine is still higher at 27 Mills on L. R. $3.35 A. Disjerdine, culvert L.
he dollar, Whighare'S is only 20 mills, R. $6,60 ; G. Webb, Com, $3,00 ; Wria, ,
nd Setiforth'e is 24 milk Brown, rep culvert 51,00 ; D. McPhee, '
Baker smiles again and with good re-
san
; it's a girl. Congratulations. -11.
Eilber M. P. P., is preparing- for eitY
weather in future by sinking a rock
well in order to secure 0 never failing
supply of water. -Mr. Marste, of ()red-
iton East, has greatly improved the
appearance of his place by erecting a
new picket fence across the front of
his lot. -Geo. Moorefield and family
are now cosily domictiediin the very
comfortable new residence erected on
jelan Dyer's lot. -Monday was observ-
ed as Labor Day in our village. The
S. S. and Epworth League ,of M. E.
church held a picnic at Grand Bend.
The day was fine and a very enjoyable
time was spent. Who was the young
man that monopolized a boat -and a
young lady -- nearly all day ?- C.
Beaver and wife are attending Toron-
to Exhibition this week -Mrs. Mich.
Klunipp is on the sick list. -Mr. Seig-
tier, of Zurich, our new hardware
merchant is in town opening up a
new, stock. His family will arrive
next week. -Miss Minnie Yelland, of
Ethel, is renewing acquaintances and
visiting with friends this week, We
welcome her to our midst again.
The residence of Joseph Banes,
Crediton was the scene of a quiet but
pretty home wedding on the afternoon
of Aug 80th, when his eldest daughter Hay Council.
S. Vinnetta A. was united in marriage The Council met on Monday, Sept. 4.
to Wesley Kerr, a prosperous young All ,reembers present. A petition of
merchant of 13rinsley, Ont. The nap- Wilson McShirray and others, asking
tial knot was firmly tied by the Rey. the Council to open road between con-
liussar,Pastor of the Methodist church cessions 4 and 5, miles from Zurich
in Crediton, while Miss Sarah Frayne road north. The petition was not en -
of Inwood, a cousin of bride, and Fred tertained. The following accounts
Kerr, brother of the groom, performed were ordered to be paid : White Su Son
the duties of bridesmaid and grooms- printing $37; Wm. Gram, cleaning
man, resPeetively.. Mendelssohn's ditch:H. S. D., $5.50; H. Rupp, gravel
wedding march was excellently rend- C. R., 75 cents; Chas. Redmond, rep.
ered by Mrs. James Skinner of Eder- culvert con. 5, 2; Casper Wainer,
I ton, during which the bridal party rep. culvert con. 13, $5; H. Miller,
entered thadrawing' room. The bride grading con. 15, $20; S. Rennie, lum-
looked charming in a costume of cream ben $33. Council will meet again oa
ca,shmere trimmed with satin. and Monday, Oct. 2nd, at 10 o'clock, a. rn.
pearls, and carried an exquisite boquet
of crysanthemtuns and carnations, Exeter fair on Monday and Tuesday
while the bridesmaid -wore a dainty Sept. 18th and 19th.
gown a white muslin and carried a
bognet of crysanthernums, The bride
who is a most estimable lady, and has
been until lately a teacher in the pub-
lic school at Orediton, was the reci-
pient of many beautiful and useful
gifts, among them being an elegant
clock from the members of the Ep-
worth League and choir of the Metho-
dist) church, she having been president
of the Lea.guelor the pa,st year, and
for a long time a valued naenaber of
the ehoir. After the ceremony a
dainty wedding repast was served af-
ter which the happy pair left amidst
showers tat rice to take the train for
London, The wedding trip includes
Wiartcm, Owen Sound,andother places,
Mr, and Mrs, Kerr upon their return
will reside at &Insley, where they
will be at home to their friends after
Sept. 30th.
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