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Exeter Times, 1900-8-2, Page 8ti WA I'S SUMIller GOA H STORE rj OR AT CLEARING PRICES Glean IID toPA10114 One price has been named to. clear our f t(ir v dreg,1 iXi 4lin S :tad th;ttlr rice so low a 1,:: t everyone can have a stylish slimmer dNess for little money. All oer 25, IS, 16„ 15, and � ,uieslins for 10c. ;brew ',i u .kish Tams stylist Bair effects. Just the thin tilde wear, only We. Urals as dile weather Dictates Pont swelter in your winter elo thing when sueli prices as these are ps i 2 e for seasonable clothing Black Lustre coats, calor ,guaranteed $1,50. Fancy cheek Linen Coets,spec- lit 1♦ Th Feeley dark check, coats and ve.ets,$1,05. Grey stripe coat and. yest colors and wear guaranteed $2.8,1 Navy coats, an wool worsted serge $:3:10. camel for lake f Men's and Boy's linen crash hats jus the hat for riot days clearing at 15c, HOT WEATHER CROOERES. Tasty potted meats and fish most all etia?ihhg during the tlzdyrn�l veat ier. Every y tin lanteed NED• SALMON LOBSTER •• SHRIMPS. FRENCH SARDINES DOMIST'R S ARI/INES CORN X31al;.I{ Illi#'ILD HERRINGS BONELESS DUCK " CHICKEN� " TI R1 E `1 "• Inks Feet LUNCH TONGUE No need, to bake when you ' �,, Ccanlbuyhhtde fresh fancy bis - e its at low prices. Stew rt Ice Cream Fingers Marsbmellow 'Wafers Iced Roney Fingers lloneyrnooe Wafers Marshmeilow Fingers Cottage Mixed • Xdoney Fruit Jain Janis Jelly Fingers Arrow root Social Tea Sultanas •Ginger Nuts - Wine and Lem= Orligs BOOK A full stock of School Books for Public Schools. A full stock of Sunday School Library Books at wholesale prices Family* and Peachers' Bibles Full Line. Everything in Stationer wholesale and retail. John Grigg INSURANCE. ERNEST EIaLI 8 OT Ager for the Wssxwx Assvnaa s Cola wary, of Toronto; also for the Paaa+rnx Fuss NSITRANCE Compe2rr, of London, England ; kr, MANCE INSURANCE CURRANT, of Eng and THURSDAY, AUGUST 2Sn, 1900. LOCAL HAPPENINGS John Salter, of London, was in town. Sunday. R. N. Rowe w unloaded a car of furni- ture this week. Frank Taylor, of Wyoming is a guest at W. G, Bissett's, g Norman Bissett, of Richmond, Mich. is visiting at his home here. Mrs. Tremain hasreturned from visiting n friends rends in G oderi ch, Dr. Milligan, of Tilbury Center, is a guestat Mrs: Geo. Sander's.. Mrs. R, N. Rowe and children are visiting her parents in Olinton. Mrs.: Bale ,of Cleveland, is gisitingher sister, Mrs. John Hawkshaw. Messrs. W. A. Irlilyard and L'. Ste - yens spent Sunday at Grand Bend.. J. E. Tom, 1 P. S. with family, of Goderich, were in town this week vis- iting friends. Miss Maud. Quick has returned to London after a pleasant visit at W, rt.. Dearing's, Stephen. Dr. C. Lutz has returned from an extended trip through several States. Re reports a pleasant nt time. 1? 11liss Mortlock leaves this week for Port Stanley,where she will spend a few weeks a guest at Rev. Steele's. Miss Mabel Kemp, returns home from Toronto on Monday, accompan- ledbyher cousins, Misses Lil ndD ' sl ya ay Clarke, of that city. If you want cheap P boots & shoes, harness,' whips, , trunks, or anything in the stock, attend J. Treble's clearing = atilt sale. Ever, ,thin .:at cost: Y g Mrs. Balkeviil and Mrs. Grafton, of Stratford, spent the past few days the guests of Mrs. Levitt, prior to their ng leay ig for their future home in Mani- toba. Capt. George Kemp has lost his pig, and cannot; catch it, although a bevy of boys have been after it for a• week. Jt hides in corn fields and bushes the Captain says its a genuine hoer. Dix Kidney Pills will relieve fame aback rumba r , a , muscular b,. , rheumatism, ti and all coanplica„lons arising from or- dinar diseases ,, y es of kidney ant#. bladder; \Prie 25c and 50c, Sold by C. Lutz, 0i" M age Licenses, Its Rings, I<tc#xeta, OIocteS,. Jewelry, Specs CI es, Etc BALI, o R. HICKS Repairing a Specialty. all Tera 01)6118 Sept, 4111 STRATFORD, ONT. No fess than eight large business colleges bave applied toes within the last six weeks for our graduates to take positions sxs teachers in theirsehools. as many as iivo business !inns have applied to ill ono deafer share hole - This is surely the hest school for you. It: Days. topreptrefor profitable, progressive and por- nmuenterapioylnent. Catalogue tree, W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal, TO ADVERTISERS. The copy far changes Trust be left not later than Tuesday noon. Casual advestisements accepted upto noon Wednesday of each week. The public school is being repainted and kalsoanined and otherwise repair- ed. J. A, Gregory has returned from a i• v set with v friends ends la Gode T Icll and Clinton. Dr Jermyn, of Walkerton. was the guest of his cosi+in, Miss Levitt on Monday. P. L. Bishop has sufficientyrecover- ed. from his recent illness to be able to visit the store daily. J. A. Stewart has been nominated as one of the Grand Stewards, of the Grand Lodge of Canada, A. F. & A. M. Miss Jennie Crockett, who has been visiting at S. Martin's for a month, has returned to her home in Niles - town. Mrs, W. Levitt is confined to her bed through illness the result of the operation through which she recently passed. The citizens of Dashwood will on Saturday next again vote on the by- law to raise $800 to purchase a fire engine and other appliances. Richard hemmer, who lately moved to town from Usborne township, has purchased a lot on Andrew street, from Wm. Drew, on which he pur- poses erecting a residence this sum- mer. The youngn man Herbert, who is al- leged to have been implicated in the Sifton mnrder, near London, is a son of Mr. Herbert, of Biddullah, while John Herbert. of Exeter north, is his grandfather. There is a by-law in existence to prevent the shooting off of fire arms in the village, which should enforced, as the practise is indulged in altogeth- er too frequently. If not stopped an accident may be the result. Rev. Mil and y preached the second of a seriesof sermons on "The Prodigal Son" last Sunday evening, to a -large audience,` notwithstanding the threat- ening weather. Next Sunday evening he will deliver the. third in the course. A young lady last week advertised for a coat she had lost. On Saturday the garmerit .v as Left at this office, c ,, having been found by Miss McCord. When a lost article is found by an bon- er7t person, au advertisement in THE. MES is certain to reDover it. R. S. Lang left on Tuesday morning for Cleveland where he isa attending a convention of apple.. dealers from all over the Continent..Mr. Lang y sa s there is a large, crop thisear; and pwill 50 to. 9 prices75 cents per I barrel, The quality is likely to be good, A-fiercesto w1 in c • stoma' on Sunday y blew down tile smoke stack at the Electric Power 1 -louse, 'breaking it into many pieces. Mr. Snell, in order to;st l pp y light theseveral churches, stood liree lengths of the;stack' upon n gthe ase ' p h and ran the bait: ' ,It worked wo k ed ;admirably,' and a Si st-seas"sseryice was given throughout the town. leaaRossu.—'Che Clinton lacrosse} .. .. Ag, team: defaulted in their game to haveeameaae =� - 3= been playeel at Exeter on Friday last, by failing to appear. The home team were on the grounds at the appointed hour, and remained for some time. '.Phis default oa: the part of Clinton teaiu will necessitate the forfeiture of $25 to the C. L. A„ besides giving the home team the game. THE APPEAL. DECIDED, --Judge Mas- son held Court here last week to hear the ease of the Massey -Harris Co., who ,�• Inst appealed a a she's assessment b � i the assessor of the v@Mage, whicl amounted to $6, The ease was well fought, they elainin g to have paid tales on the goods inT.orouto. It was shown that the goods had been ship- ped f Br r sena anffo d, being plows that a special agent was selling throughqut the country. The Judge reserved his decision, which was rendered Monday, giving the ease .against the Cowpany, THE Coie SwiND rT•,.--A tramp visit- Exeter the other day and succeeded in swindling a goodly number of ladies out of 10 or 15 cents each with what he named as Boston hot shelled. corn. Ile ie glib -tongued and persuasive ba manner, and caths at the horses ditrin worklog h(,ure, in the absenee of the hien. He tells a nice story, of how he lots successfully earried on the business iu some city or other, of the excellence of his product, and liking the appearance of your town, has decided to permanently locate here ; that he will snake his first delivery upon e. certain date—which he names—follow ing which be will call weekly. Re en- ters your name in bis pass book, and eaves fur the next neighbor. Thus he canvasses the entire town. Rts next operation is to procure corn ; for bis Exeter customers he purchased a bush el of horse -tooth corn, no doubt con- ceiving, their digestive powers beyond' the average, He then soaked the corn in a large soap kettle borrowed from a• farmer near town. warmed it, and dumped the toothsome hominy into a, swill barrel covered with cotton, so report goes, and drove to town to serve his many customers with the latest New York dish, He called as promised, in a very big hurry, and though the ladies lead taken the hint given TTI last week's TIMES, many were so alarmed at his drunken behavior that they paid. the 15 cents to get rid of him. while the majority refused to submit to the swindle, He made it batch which in other towns netted $18, but here be succeeded inonly collecting $7. The corn would cost him 4a cents, horseand rig $1,50 ; two boys $1.50, so had be succeeded as ex- pected he would have reaped aneat profit. As to the wholesomeness of the corn, we are told that pigs would not eat it, The game is a fraudulent one, and the press everywhere should sound a, note of warning to their read- ers. Miss Pearl Levitt visited at Centralia this week. Miss Carrie Dyer is visiting friends in Detroit. Council meets on Friday evening at .30 p. m. Mrs. Thos, Yellow is visiting friends in London. Miss Mary Grigg has returned from visiting friends in Wroxeter. herb Pickard, student. Brantford, is home spending vacation. Bert. Knight has purchased J. A. Stewart's acetylene gas plant. Nelson Sheere, of Petrolea is holne spending a few days at home. Miss s Stnith, o£ Maple Lodge, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry Smith, "Springhurst" Farm. Mr: and airs. Campbell, of Hamilton spent the past week visiting her fath- er, on the London road. Snaith Bros., of Springbu'rst Farm, on Tuesday shipped eleven thoro'bred Durbam cattle to Mr. WToodey, Iowa, U.S. Wm. Balkwill, of the London road south, has disposed of his 50 acre farm to his neighbor, Henry Jones, for the sum of $3,500. August 10411 has been proclaimed as Civic Holiday Ho 1 for Exeter, and an . vex- cursion will be run to Springbank, near London. Miss 011ie Mob, Miss Addie Booiner and W. bugler, of Berlin, now camp- ing at Grand Bend visited at Leyitt's Fair this week. Mr. and Mrs. Gauld, who have spent the past weekwith Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brooks left for their home in Cleve- land, Wednesday. Quarterly meeting services will be held at James St. church next Sunday morning.h T e official hoard will meet Nn Friday evening of this week. A correspondent suggests that when clergymen take an outing during the warm weather, the congregation should also be entitled to a holiday. The concert at Grand Bend Monday evening in Spackman's pink was a suc- cess. The Exeter orchestra were in at tendance and a pleasant time was spent. Mrs. L. L. Walper and family have ret c ed n n home:. to London, after a pleasant trip to Exeter, Seafo rth,CIi = ton, Zurich, Grand Bend, and to Mrs. Walper's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ether- ington, of Usborne. One of our northern newspapers wanted a special ', report of a fashion- able local wedding. They engaged a societyyoung lady to'write it up, in what was to be up-to-date poetical style. This is how she filled the con- tract, "The bride was exquisitely y attired in heavy white gros grain°. silk, with trailing wreaths of silvery starry Jasmin -milky myrtle; blossoms as delicatelyeffect as if fashioned the fairyhand'by o f nature. The' white b splendor of the slik toning its is gloss into a glimmer clashed 'foamy' waves of illusion as if the sea of happiness that seemed' stretching ' out at her feet had flung up visible zyhite spray to touch and ,`bless her bridal gar- ments. Crowned with her `` bridal coronet, t aIt hidden in l. the fleecy .,. spider -webby der -w ebbY folds s o' f her wed dr' ag veil, the sweet creature.reminded one of a radiant nt star.. in the veil of mist," At this point the:,band began to .play'` the wedding march, and the girl broke oil to help the crowd throw rice. TIMES AA...AA%HRR.dwki reat R -merry-_ itAknt ■ s Ru■a ■ A . dR■au■na■■r■ i•R,sA,R■R9�i,RiR 4 AR?.1,!ARR■a■RR�:YRRRR■�! a■.�iRR, BROS. IS THE PLACE FOR GOODS AAP RIGHT RICES• Ladies'waistsit allthe h t �deszl, eable fabrics and shades suitable for house and street wear, Want Salej EARIN G the eh ( what has been the biggest wash' goods season in the history of the house. , Vit hat us- ually follows ? A large number of odds and en s grid emuants, not long enough to make a full dress,but very useful for waists, skirts, cll:ildren's dresses. We are anxious to clean out the lot this week, and have had them measured up and marked at quick selling prices. nl. c es 1, l , � In many ase the prices have been cut in two. COUie first and get the pick. All fashionable good Remnants of Organdies Remnants of Dimities Remnants of ephr Remnants of .]erlaw Rei . n.ants of Sateen Remnants of Spot Muslin n�,n_ _ nS o: Ginghaan Remnants of Percale Remnants of Crash Remnants of Print Remnants of Skirting Remnantsof Flannelette Remnants of Table Linen Remnants of ee i Remnants of Shirting These goods will be found marked at such eloso pre that we expect a big rush and speedy clearance. PICKARLYS Exeter lHerisa.il Bert Rossisholidaying ut Grand i T.Ii. ItfcCallum' was hi Loudon Mon - Bend. day on Uusiness. Mrs. Bonier is visiting friends in T. A. Mill, merchant, of FVingham, London. (was in towu on Tuesday. 3. T. Westcott end family are camp- Miss Carley, of London is the guest in at Bayfield, , of Miss Wilcox, Huron street. R. N. Creech, of Sarnia, is visiting his parents here, The choir of thelPresbyterian church are picnicking at Grand Bend. .7. G. Stanbury was at the County Town on legal business on Friday. Miss Annie Sanders left Wednesday for Elora, where she wi11'v.isit for some time. Ed, Bishop, student, of 'Toronto, is t visiting his parents here n s ere dfiring the holidays. . Miss I1[eaman, of London,is the Mr. and Mrs. Louis NW taper, of .Stra.t guest of her cousin, Miss Pickard. ford, are visiting at' 4V. Hoskin'a, Exe- Mary Ann Simons, aged 85 years. 10 ter north. months and 3 days, diedatHarrington Miss EIize Oke has returned home on Sunday.. after -visiting friends in Seaforth for a Mrs. Anderson and daughter, Mur- iel returned borne from Bo emanville' .Wednesday. few days. Miss Lingham, of London, is the pest of Mrs. E. J. Spackman, and Miss Louise Sweet Ieft on Tuesday 1 Mrs. Powells to spend a few weeks visiting relatives Dr. Homer Kinsman, of Sarnia, was in Cleveland. here over Sunday visiting his mother, Bert, the 12 year old son of John who is poorlyy. Middleton, passed away last week, after, a short illness. Hess. Melville Martin, of Uarriston High. School, is spending his vacation at lois home at the Manse. The Epworth League convention of the Exeter District will be held at Crediton, on Sept. 5th. , The party of citizens, who last week took at i u p the lakes, have home. They report a pleasant outing. Dr. Tennent; accompanied by sever- al friends will leave in a few days for a trip up the lakes, in a yacht chartered at Bayfield. Mrs. (Rev.) Brown is visiting at her parental home at Brownsville, while Mr. 13rown is rusticating at Grand Bend, for a few days. - Mr. Stuart,: of the Forward Move- ment of the, Epworth: League will de- liver an address in Main St. Methodist sec Miss Nellie church on Sunday -morning next.- left and Miss Jessie Miller t The exterior of the Main St.. par sonage has been greatly impro"wed by a fine coat of paint. Bert Ross had the misfortune this week to crush several of his fingers and is therefore off work. John Willis lett on licitiday for Tor- onto, where be will undergo an oper- ation fora growth in his side. Mrs. Mil' rd s a of Thornhill, yA 1l, ,mother of Rev. R. Milyard is spending a short time at the Main 'St. parsonage. Enoch rollick reports that they have eaten for dinner this week, green corn grown in his CAT garden, , . This is n the g first. of Lie -season, so far as heard. Peter Gowans, who resigned his' school in the 2nd con. 17sborne, to ac- cept a school in Manitoba, we under- stand has withdrawn it; and will re- main here. A. Ramsay, accompanied by his sis- e this week for Sowerby, wherethey The hand concert in the park on Fri- wi!1 visit at' li,. A. Hagen's, a former dare evening was highly appreciated hY resident of this. lace the large attendance . of spectators, boat, p They go by ry Mr. Bla sdell, head ad miller,at .obble= dick's mill, intends movin his family to town from aVingha... to the resi tial program will be rendered, in which I "l c y to p g the latter Having moved his family to will take, v ' '•- eritparts. The benefits n of a sugar beet factor Miss Lizzie g Y Sadler,. daltiter of John a are already, being realized by Marine Sadler, of Staffa, and a air, Trick, of � London. were married on Wednesday last at the horde of the bride's parents. Miss Sadler had been aresident of Lon- don for some. time. ancon whorl were noticecr many from g n y the neighboring villa es. The band will give; a concert Friday evening at. the town Ball, when a spe- 'deuce 1 ttely occupied by A 'ti N 1Viessrs. G. Eacrett and ' A. Davidson Seaforth on Monday James Beverley, of Hensel', has leas- ed the store m the Oddfellow's block, in which be will start a furniture and undertaking business; Re intends also. alloying his family to Exeter, . Mr, B. ea former resident i wee es dent of Exeter. Turkish Scalpfood feeds _ made: many friends [during his stay . d he lialr;re•... l ..,,; g Y COrCied beef ��`11, . • baked.beans es and t rn•1.-• City people. '..All the boys. girls, men and women in that locality that can be hired .are busily engaged_ weeding and thinning su ga r beets.,. Carer` b r Ma�,n: ' Express res °• s ho • y (Man.) u Thomas Fletcher, ` who has ..been racticin inedicine'w i ' e g tel Wilson ..Swenerton V. S., here, for' the ,;past four"months, left on Tuesdayfor Red. Deer, , Alta,,. where he has secured a position with. the Montana Ranching Co. Tom has Zadies' whitewear in the newest and latest steles. Parasols full line and at prices that will please you. Laces and embroideries in endless variety. Colored dress goods in an the latest shades. In Black Dress Goods we hold the Mart., Gloves from the finest kid down, ,just to hand. Rats and Ties, Dobby goods. Summer corsets and linen skirts, just the thing for this hot weather. Read -made Clothing InAlen's,a b : � g .� fen shhcl goy s at very low fagures. We a;ake a. s e,c4alt y in 'Ordered • C. . S Glotlhhl.h�,. ,met? our black worsted suit, at $to. Complete stock of gzoceries. always Ile 'i[' and fres a. Try ober tae Japan tea, ell We are the sole agents fo tihesa teas- would convince you Give us a .call, I1~i, hest shell hlht flavor Tetley's teas, one t at they have no equa paler for produce. APPIIE:;TICE W�:�Tiia to learn printing, Apply at Tt Es OU1eiii, LAST OR STRATEn, •A small white pia, seven or eight weeks old. The fieider will be rewarded by returning tele, same to Capt. Geo. RetTip. ipfANO Fon, S �I.zs;,-n-A, square ;Anon n good older. for sale -cheap. Tie mi- ier4iser has two. Can be seen at the Berry setts and water setts, cllicta, lletroptitit-u lintel. creafais and sug trs, gold:and sterling Fot'.n --A. lady's sinlette cape, on hand buckles. rts, beauty Sea spites, belt vino the London road between Exeter awl ge pearl link, brilliant setting back and pomp- ador combs, braid and back pins,fanc� :purses, tooth brnshes, soap, starch, B. powder. castor and machine oil, polislx. Blue etc. EVETTS' FAIR evon, on Friday last, Loser can have same by calling at Tau Tunis and pay. ing for this notice. Fan S4X4. The windmill and pump situated at Town Rail grounds, axe ft. derrick, 13 ft. wheel, :also one S horse Pitt power for price, terms, etc., apply to W. G. IJissett or W. U. Lovett, XL- eter. • Dix Little Liver P.11s are mild and efficient. They came no s.iekuess or stn le. t .. asan fl S9 and areo P most efficient t:n relievlrg headache, indigestion and clerai genuents of the Liver. For sale by t .Lutz. ON THE Horne Stretch We realize the fact that the season for selling Bicycles Is fast drawing to a close and we hold out special induceaientsto intend- ing purchasers to secure first-class 'wheels at very moderate prices aad when we consider that the most pleas- ant part of the bicycling season is still ahead of us we should have no trouble in disposing of the new wheel just on. our floor. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO CASH BUYERS. Our Organ and Piano stock is new and good values. Sewing Machines and Children's Carriages always in stock. S 1 Marten. See the iiew Maki stationery asset British Hero plates. (?MANGES, LEMONS, BANAL . r Lev Fair AGENT FOR PARISIAN STEAM LAUNDRY. Laundry sent away every Thursday, F O R FINE GROCERIES LOUR AND POTATOES CORN MEAL ROLLED AND STANDARD OATMEAL OIL CARE LINSEED MEAL AND FLAX SEED GARDEN AND FIELD SEEDS TRY US, We are making a specialty of the above and would be pleased to have part of your trade. Our facilities for buying are equal to those of our neighbors and our, shop expenses are much less than those of anyother concern i n town. TRY US —:o: -- BEST JAPAN TEA :jSc. W. ire • vet tck h Don't Forget The New Store DRY GOODS and GROCERIES Wa D. YE300 Produce taken in exchange. e.� ... We Want Butter and bras. >, ,L �.4 Ne goods a1.1� ell , �11 t,S l ,.,ti J s shipment of fl T • fall goods in to -day and more to. follow untilCom----- „ 3 n.• stock is colli - c letG: . Our grocery, Ia stock is now complete,T �. 5 �, e;'�,eT t11111 new and fresh. A u11 1 StOGIi`' � ofcanned ala e goods, ti. just � . �,hvll�tt you gleed for :Yr warm . w to weather all. >. . Clgoingo i out camping. �salmon, � •- . 'Fresh „s�fl P dines. kippered s kippered.� , .�- 1?1 herrings, • I34t,ddle� „ lunell. tollallC • c ells 1 11 i 0171 t ere. d O Sabi 'storesce tc the kl natural color, f• � stnps filling On Mondayv g attop of the removes' `the dandruff, " re- � e coin Grand - ':Bend... Cat5t1 ). ,the Parkhill. storesTI can faded andg s a an h greyhair to its Wath- ,°rthe' .. p there shall., • ,^ ; • ; - g. One have a reputation raI color andvitality and it is also an aged the Exeter girls to a name of a Ire2Cly. othall. The game' was contested in ' Tryour choi(ce. ' r. Turkl cTi7 at1Ti e�, � 11x.5 for Y 1 op excellent dressing for the hair. n was s e,hot- Scalpa lsh Food is r i t sir bathing suits a d tri ' a dl ' rowin in p y g g tiVe5011�., solicit, f i Sl 11C f• O t s+pubiiefavor and takes the lead ot'. all tetcpiayed there this season. The Ex= l your patronage'. t It will i� 1 r rno e111 • nbe hi ('1n�C',1' 1 preparations s on the marketw der the ?1�1.C(, first' C1007°. north of lpost F%' • tl � O t 1 Gave t t t . For at C Luti s g g out and tie I girls won. e aratio e er g i atrial F saleor: the, a xe er, its o o 0 I eve th �.'. the re - rug, , utai,tio �,,.. Store .one 5 P n of the lassos e y 9c a bottle.