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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1906-12-21, Page 3,) ON EXPO ITO vn- ine. • s he.e rest - eon. the P of a re- rale - pro. nro. Atte ,abeza. f teted en of -ed ry k cost it to enter ssary se of erectmw- - ation = rrP?r- a trie- rs at num, ustal- emit ,et, it, be ie- , that ereet. ,er an- ats Lebere. the and rpora- ad to ble at in the nei leviee Beier a 6 sake effe aseer Towz by. ,‘Y , 1904 fore after -- Within htputy cturu Han No. 3., sr. No. 1, Wm. ball azeker- ; 190a, a the =ty-law, m Lot e after- Naa tor arious -zing up versant] -sing of 'amber,. IyJaw leeve hieh Menke - vent Hereto) in the eildicaa tat the will be places tht -own- ltaeb3". wat-11, ruhiinf, - yutr- . nd the I ehati than a Town- von - t L • • ,•r•-f..L4 I e The Idea Beve age A PALE At,e, palatable, full of the,virtaes of malt and, hops, and in , sparkling condi- tion, is the ideal beverage. Now when chemists announee its purity, and judges its merit, one need look no further. hristmas Photos There ie. no more acceptable Ohriatrnas eleat can be Relit a friend than tt good hotegtPh We make a epecialty of CHRISTMAS PHOTOS wee nOW ia the time to (Her, as Chrietake.s -will Boort be here. Cell et once before the rush stattI, e.nd eave y nisei disappoint- ment. Picture Franking is a specialty with us. • JACKSON BROS, Seaforth. •irdiallop Directory for 1906 00Hif M. GOVENLOOK, Reeve, •Wee/thew P. 0. M. ROWLAND. Councillor, Walton P. 4. lersQUAID, 0ounoillor, St. Colum- • ba*: P. O. jeoliN MeDOWELE, OounoIflor, Sea- n. BYERlittAN, Councillor, 13rodllag- forth P. 0. en P. O. MICHAEL MUE,DIE, Clerk, Winth- rop; P. O. G. R. HOLEAND, Treasarer, Be,eshe wood P. O. -501t0MON S. SHANNON, J. P., San- • itary Inspector, Winthrop P. 0. Lurnber, Lath and - Shingles xxx & xxxx • • CLUFF & SONS, Planing Mill and Lunal;ex leards SEAFORTH rune The Great Freneh Vitalizer ritFoRe• • e Ff PrOlEPtlY cults Debility or Weakness x•esult- ing from indistretions or excesaeta Best and sunett remedy known for ell diseases that follow ay, a aequence of abuses, Loss of Memory, Pains 'ill the Back, Dimness of Vision. Premature old Age and many/ other diseases that lead to Physical, Weakness, Insanity and an early grave. Mailed to any address °save - mint of price, 50 cents, or five boxes for $2. THE RAY MEDICINE CO., Stratford, Ont. 1VVinter Term opens Jan, 2nd Here are some of the recent records made by the _ ELLIOTT Established 2-879 Whooping Cough, Croup, Bronchitis Cough, Grip, Asthma, Diphtheria . •Crewing is a boort to Asthmatics Does it not seem more effective to breathe in a remedy to cure disease of the breathing organs • than to take the remedy into the stomach? It cures because the air rendered strongly anti- • septic is carried over the diseased surface with every brth, giving prolonged and constant treat• . ment. It is Invaluable to mothers with small children. J ' Thoseof a consumptive tendency find immediate relief from coughs or in- flamed conditions of the throat. •. • Sold by druggists. - Send postal forbooldet, LEEMING, MILES Co., Limited, Agents, Mont- real, Canada. • eoa._ TORONTO, ONT. , Out of the last 250 calls from business firms, we have filled FirTEEN of the positions. We had no one else ready to send. We have altto had 82 calls for business college teachers. 101 ex -students of other business colleges or shoathand schools were enrolled hero during the last two years, We be- lieve We have the best commercial school in Can- ada. We thoroughly satisfy our students. Write to -day for catalogue. •- • W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal Cor. Yonge and Alexander Ste. 2022-tf v�n pegosifor DISTRICT MATTERS. Why. Noti Huroir Too 9 ---The Perth' County Council, have passed a pod roads by-law, which, if legalized by the Legbilature, will be of great ad- vantage to the county. This by-law is an exact copy of the 'by-law pained by the ',Donnell of the county of Mid- dleeex and legalized by the Legisia- /tuna. ,The Perth tounty council are [trying to have this byelaw legalize \ed: also, and it is altogether likely this- •will be done foe Perth •county the sa.rne as it Waft done ter Middle - flex. The intentionof the by -1a W is • to enable 'the municipalities in the county to get the benefit of the Gov- ernment Good Itoadla Mint and • at the earne time leave all the actual work, to be • done in 'the !heeds of municipal coancils, and the byelaw includes the towns and villageth as well leff:the townehips. Under the sta- tute, town se and villages are not in- cluded, and ithe effect of this by -lar will be to bring Lietowel, Mltehell and Mllverton Within the scope of the Act and enable them to ehare in the Government grant for moneY expend- ed oni, roads and ,bridges, $1 " being given' by the Gavernment_ for every' $2 spent by the local rxkunicipality. •Why should not the •Huron County Coun- cil take Similar action? A copy of this by-law Should be procured and •the matter e'hould be considered at the next meeting of the County Council. Huron is a large contribut- or to •the - Provincial revenue and •there 10 no just rea,son Why it should not participate' in a general distri- bution of eurplus funds -When it is to • be made to other • counties. Huron e.s •Situated .very much the gaime as Perth and Middlesex and if they can get a elice of the good 'things going why should not we?. •What .es a,dean- • tageous to them can not be hurtful to ns. If they can get the Govern- ment to 'pay one-third of the cost of cohstructing their new bridges raid improving their roads why should not we ? • Perhaps Seaforth could ev- en get Goderieh Street and North Main. Street macadamized under this system. The New Store F._01: New Goods When ? Now. You can begin your work in this- school at any time. You can,in fact,go ahead now fust as well as if you had started the first of the term. We are always up with the times. Our reputation and attendance show this. We have now the largest enrollment for this time of year in the history of the school. If you would like a copy of out handsome book, "The Highway to Success?' clip this advertisement, mail it to us, and the Wok will be sent to you free. B. W. Bothers, Principal ._ Dominion' School of Teleg- raphy & i?ailrodeling I LO ADELAIDE STREET ATEE1T TORONTO - Why Not Wr4e for copy of our catalogue? • This simple act, costing a cent and a, moment of time,, might change the whole cur- rent of your life and bring • you many thousands of dol- • lars within the next ten years. Try it. Adress W. H. SHAW, Principal' FRUITS— These are arriving daily, and the quality is with- out doubt the very best. • Our prices are the lowest. FISH— Finnan Haddie, Ciscoes, Whitefish, Mackerel and Trout. These are very scarce, but are extra good qtzality. VEGETABLES— LettOK, Celery, Cabbage, Carrots, Beets, Par: snips and Turnips always on hand. FRESH MEATS— • We buy nothing but the best quality in Beef, Pork and Lamb in this department. We have extra fine prices. CURED MEATS— Ham, Baeon, Breakfa.st Bacon and Bolls always on hand. COOKED MEATS— Corned Beef, Head Cheese, Bologna and New England Hain. • GROCERIEST- Our giaicery department is complete. Always fresh and good, ,KRUSE BROS., COMMERCE BLOCK PHONE 96 • SEAFORTH. Yonge and Gerrard streets, TorOnto • 2018-20 CObles Cotton Root 'Compound; The great Uterine Tonic, and only safe effectual Monthly Regulator on which women can depend. Sold in three degrees of strength -No. 1, 40.; No. 2, 10 degrees stronger f3; No. 8, Its, for special cases, per box. Sold by all drug or sent , propltid on rece pt of price. Free pamphlet. Address; THE CCM Mutants Co..TosoNTO, 01IT. (formerly Wind -00n CRESOLENE ANTISEPTIC TABLETS A simple and effective remedy for $ORB THROATS AND COUGHS = f They combine the germicidal value of Cresolene with the soothing properties of slippery ehn and lico- rive. Your druggist or from us, We in stamps.. Laallf2Tot Niue Co., Limited, Agents, Montreal. ilos t 4-• re • Lie- -e pea. • t late Feaa- t tea* the - The First Day. The firet day of our winter term will be January 2nd, 1907, We will then re -open, with undoubtedly the largest :INAS ' in the • historyl of this school. If you want the edu- cation that prepares for ood posi- tions, write for our cat log—costs nothing. All Graduates get Positions. 1 ' THE BERLIN BUSINESS COLLEGE, • W, D. EULER, Principal. 2018 Safe Investment. Investment. INEMINI • If "taken' at the sneeze stage," Pa* • venties-a toothsome candy. Tabiet- will and quickly check an ap- proaching cold or Lagrippe. When you •first tatele cold -or feel it cominron— talc() Dr./Shoop's- Preventics, anekthe !prompt effect. will • certainly • stir - prise and please 'you. Preventiceesure- ly supply' the proverbial •" ounce of prevention." • Sold in 5 -cent Ei,n.d 25 - cent boxes by C. Aberhart, druggist, Seaforth. • In TheOlden Days., There is one thing that will cure it —Ayer's Hair Vigor. It is a regular scalp -medicine. It quickly destroys the germs which cause this distase. The unhealthy scalp bebomes healthy. The dandruff disap- pears, had to disappear. A healthy scalp means a great deal •to you—healthy hair, no dan- dru ff, no pimples, no eruptions. The best kind of a testimonial- ' "Scad for over sixty years." Made by .T. 0. Ayer Cp., Lowell, Mass, • auto manufacturer* or SARSAPARILLA. ersiCTEARRS'Y PECTORAL. ifigliaZUWICZE.0 w••asfliausMs4testalsf•efelffraultua....;—! of Usborne. A brother, James Earle and sister, Mre. Antheity Tindall, of Tuckereenith, aisle sur- vive. e • A Good Fig. -While at the Guelph Show last week, Mr. Chas. Harvey, of the 8rdi -concession, purchaeed a V�7 fine Yorkehire pig, five montilis old, which will be a valuable addi- tion to hie already excellent herd. This pig was purchased from the well known breeder, Mr. Brethour,of Bur - ,ford. Mr, Harvey has been in the pig breeding bulginess tor several years Old hate made a suecess of it. He new has about 90 Yorkshires, all of watch are eligible for registration. He has 110* gainedsuch a reputatian for the breeding of these pigs, that he oells very few for shipment, most of those 'he 'raises being disposed of for breeding purpoees. Charlegevortle. • There was no enew for Christmas. Christmas in Huron without sleigh- ing doe g not seem' like Christmas at all. - The annual .meeting of the patrofie id the -Kinburn cheese factory was 'held ore' Saturday last Mr. George Stephenson Wee re-elected auditor. The total amount received for cheese was •$9,812.94. The largest patron was ear. George Mark, who reeelvecI for milk $424.35 Mr. Nitin McMillan's tows averaged $27.81 each. Mx. 'Joseph! Dineen, of McKillop, met With a eerlous accident on Mon- day last. He, wa,s attending to a the -430141g machine on the farm • of Mr. Owen Reilly, and was on 'the top of the rnac'hine, when his feot was 'caught in the eylinder and so badly crushed that it had to be amputat- ed. - --- Interesting sketches of the early deo. of Seaforth and vicinity, taken from the files of The Ex- positor. On Tueiday last, the ladies of the Egroondvillel .congregation presented Mrs. (Revel Graham with a purse containing -$49. The Tuckenemith council was ten.- dered a complimentary supper -at Mrs. Iloherteen's hotel, in Egmandville, on, Friday evening last. In the absenee of the reeie, the chair was taken by Mr. Geo e E., Jackson, and a pleasant and enjoyableevening was -ipent. 0 Piles get quick • relief from Dr. Shoop'e - Ma.gtc Ointment. Remember it is made alone for 'Piles - and it works with certainty and satisfaction. Itching, painful, protruding, or blind piles disappear like magic by Ito use. Try it and see 1 -Sold by C. Aber - hart, druggist, Seaforth. Seaforth, Dec. 12, 1873. Taking advantage of the presence In Seafeeth of the county council, Messrs. Davidson' and Campbell, of the •Commercial hotel, • entertained them and! a number of the business men of the village, to a complimen- tary supper on Thursday .evening of latht week. Speeches were made by members of the council and others while the musical part of the even- ing's proceedings was provided, by Wears. W. 0. Reid, James Cline, A. L. Gibson, J. C. Laidlaw and others. The, annual fat teter , show under the auepicee of ti ' Tuckersneith -Branch Agricultural • 'Society, was held in Seaforth on Tuesday last. Owing to the unfavorable weather. the attendance of spectators was ornall, but the display of stock was goad. Most of the stock exhibited was mold, the Meeers.. • Case; of Seaforth, being the principal buyers, and the average price paid was 4 3-4 cents per pound. Mrs 'George Ewing paid $100 Per the firsprize cow. Mr. Roberti Holland, of Hullett, has purchased a 160 kteee farm in Kan- sas, and intends' 'going there with his family to 'reside. Debentures for Sale, Te Town of Seaforth offers for salteDebentures bearing 44 and 6 per cent. interest, payable in 6, 10, 16 and 20 years. Less trouble to look after than mortgage'; simply draw your interest. For par- ticulars inquire of JOHN A. WILSON, 2031-tf • Town Clerk. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the 32nd annual meet- ing of the members of the Hay Townhip Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company will -be held at the_ . Town Hall, Zurich, on Tuesday, January 8, 1007, at one o'clock p. m. Business,—Rece'ving the direct- ors' auditors' and treasurer's reports ; election of directors and such other business as may be aces sary for the goLA and welatre of the Company. Al - members are requested to attend;, HENRY EMBER, JACOB KELLERMAN, Secretary-. 2035x8 President. FARM FOR SALE. To close up an estate, farm Lot No. 20, Con- cession 2, Township of McKillop, one hundred acres with comfortable frame house large bank barn and other improvements is offered for sale, The land is in a good state of cultivation and well fenced and drained and is withfn 2 miles of Seaforth. Mimed. iate possession can be g-lven. Terms eaSy. Apply to THOMAS E. HAYS, Beaforth p.10., Executor of will of John H. Hays. • 2028-tf LONDON LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ••••••• VP • Zurich. • Hay's Health. -The Medical Heath Officer.. for the township ef Hay in his annual report says that tie year 'of 1906 has been remarkably free from outbreaks of *contagious diseases. Dikring the year only one case of diphtheria, was reported, and it oc- curred near Exeter,,, - in the eaute-east torner of the townehip. After the patient recovered and the house WAS thoroughly disinfected and the disease was cc•inpletely stamped out. During the early autumn months els cases of typhoid fever occurred in thei township. Disinfectants were generally used by the physician in attendance and the usual precautions taken to prevent the disease • from Spreading. All the fever patients mbde a good 'recovery and no new CaSefil have been reported for the past few weeks. Notes., -The Evangelical Sunday School are buy preparing for a eplendid e*ertainment on Christmas evening. -Mr. Philip Hartman, of Sarepta, when In town a few days ago._ had a horse taken sick et the Dominion hotel and it • hag since died. -Mr. Henry LeibOld, is in Wal- lace townehip, visiting 'his son, Rev. H. H. Ielbold, whe is stationed there. --Mrs. B. Holtzman, of Elkton, Mich., te visittng friends in this vic- inity. -Mrs. Holtzman, wife of Mr. Ephraim Holtzman, of Elkton, Mich., and eon of Mr. Gabriel Holtzman, of this village, died in 'her home in Elk- ton last week, after a brief illness. -The following 'have been. elected of- ficers of the Ypung People'e Associ- ation of this village: President, Mrs. C. Heyrock ; 'vice-president, Annie Hess eor-becretary, Diana Riclehell; rec.-see., Ceara Koehler; missionary - see., Lydia, Faust; treaserer, 'Alfred Gallman ; organist, Laura Hartleib assistant organist and chorister, Liz- zle Rennie.; librarians, Roy Geiger and Brisce Humphrey e junior supt., Lydia Faust; assistant supt., Mr's. A. Glechler and Dfa,na Rickbeil.-Mr. and Mtel. Shantz, of Waterloo • county, were visitors at the home a Mr. M. Stickle, in Stanley, last week. -The following have 'been: elected officeiree • of the Zurich branch of the Upper Canada Bible' Society: President, Rev. A. D. Gischler; secretary, Her- nfan Well; treasurer, Peter Bear e depositary, D. S. Faust. The deposit- ary remains' in D. S. Faust's store.- Mra. 3. C. Kalbfleisch had the 'mis- fortune to slip and strain her ankle recently. -A very pleasant event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Sarferas, Sa,uble Line, Hal, On Wednesday, December • 12t11; when their daughter, Miss Lucinda, - was united in marriage to Mr. E. ,Wilhern, of near Baden, Ontario. The cere- mony was performed in the presence of the relatives and friends. The pres- ents tor the bride and _groom were •costly as well as useful. The 'young couple lhave the good wishes of a large circle of Wendel. A Guararated Cure for Piles Itching, Blind, !Bleeding, Protruding Piles. Druggists are authorized to refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails its tare in 6 to 14 days.. 50o. Goderiob.. Notes. -The Huron' Hotel has chang- ed 'hands. The present proprietor, Mr. Okessey, having Sold out to Capt. Craig, WW1 11.9.44 taken possession. -A fairly repreeentative Meeting was held the/ other evening to consider the organization of a Y. M. C. A. :here. After a thorough discussion the matter of further action was left in the hands! of a committee:• James Mitchell, G. F. Blair, J. M. Field, Jas. Robertson, J. P. Brown, W. H. Rob- ertson, W. E. Elliott, Dr. Hayden, and J. El Tom. Seaforth, Dec. 19, 1873. On •Detember lath, Richard Muff, one of the pioneere of -McKillop, de- parted thife life after a long ill- ness, a:gedl 60 'years. Deeeased lataves a widow and large family. Messrs. W. Robertson & Co:, hard- ware merchants .of this village, have leased from Mr. Thos. Kidd the large hall- over their store and have fit- ted it up for storing wagon makers' supplies. ate. Wm. •Wileon for many 'years clerk of Hay, has come with his family to reside in Seaforth. A meeting was held in, the town tall on -Monday evening last for the purpose of considering the advisabil- ity of extending the limite of Sea - forth so as to include Egmondville and r. a portion of Harpurhey, and having the whole incorporated into a town,. A motion was passed request- ing the council tohave a census taken, and also to prepare a state- ment of what the probable addition- al expense Would be in the event of .thcorporation. • The annual meeting of the patrons of thei Seaforth cheese factory was held, on -Wednesday -last. Mr./zbt. ;Turnbull was, re-elected auditor nd Messrs. James McEwing; Jahn Gar - row and •Wm. Aitcheson were ap- pointed a committee of management. The total. amount realized for --the eheeee -was $11,894.26. The largest patron was Mr. James McEwing, of Tucker"erhith who received • for the milk ,delivered, 023. $223. 'Mr. Wm. Sproat, of Tuckersrnith, met witha painful accident eeshort time ago. He was 'riding a 'hprse, when the animal fell and lay on his . leg, praining and bruising Lt. Che Thureday evening of last week, fewof the friends, cif 'Rev, Mr. Denby, Presbyterian minister at V:arna, presented him with a purse containing a conSiderable sum of money. INVESTIGATION HAS SHOWN In an absolutely conclusive manner that there is not now and never has been any irregularities in the Inanaxement of this Company. • OORREOT METHODS Were proved, to the entire satisfaction of the Insurance Commission, to hare been followed in all de. partments of the Company's business. HONEST, DEALING 'With the policy holders has alwavsbeen a distinguishing feature of the London Life. Estimates of profits on present rates have been fully realized—a fact that speaks volumes for the straight -forwardness of • the representations as to the probable results under policies. 0 AREFUL MANAGEMENT The Company has never entered upon a career of extravagant expansion, such as has characterized too roany of our Canadian companies. Orderly, normal growth, conservative methods and common honesty have been the outstanding gesitiee—seeract, Editorial, Toronto News. • W H. ROBINSON- Inspector Seaforth. Usborne. • Farm Purchased. -Mr. John West- lake, who Decently esold 'his hotel property in Farqdhar, has purchased the farm of Mr. Wililam Rivers, on the 3rd! .cenceosion. The farm con- tains 100 acres and was purchased for $5,900. Mr. -Westlake • gets pos- eeesion next 'Match. Silver' Wedding. -Mr. and Mrs. John Essery, of the Eden district, cele- brated the 25th anniversary of their marriage by a merry making ot neighbors on the evening of Tuesday, December 4th. Guests to the number of about 60 assembled, every 'home in the neighberhoocl being represented. Mr. and Mrs. Essery assisted by their charming daughter, Mies Reita, left nothing undone for the comfort • and enjoyment of their guests. After par- taking of a, most sumptuous repast the remainder of the evening- until !the wee Small hours, Was spent in 'music, speeches and tocial converse and it le needless to say' that all enjoyed themselves to the full. Mr. and Mrs. Essery were given many- 'handsome and useful presents and it will be the wish cif all that tIley may be spared in health and happiness to celebrate their golden wedding and better still the diamond anniversary. ; The Beef Ring. -For the past year' the farmers in the vicinity of Hurondale have had a very euccess- ful beef ring in operation. There were some 20 members and that num- ber tould have been doubled. An ani- mal was killed' each. week, each mem- ber providing- the animal in 'turn and each receiving his propet propor- tion of fresh meat of the very choic- est kind' and at its cost price every week. It has proven not only •a con- Venience but a profit to the mem- bers. The killing was done on the farm of Mr. George Ferguson, _who alse inspected a.nd valued the animals before they were killed. Mr. Rivers of the' Thames Road, was manager and gave' such unbounded satisfac- tion' that' all are anxious to secure his services for next year If pos- dale. He killed, dressed and divid- ed ther meat and kept all the accounts. At a meeting' of the members recently' held the butenesth for the past year was finally' wound up and the pre- v_oue officers were ire -elected as fol- lows: 'John Moir, President and H. Strang, secretary and treasurer, With Mr. Ferguson inspector and Mr. Revers manager if he will accept. Death of a. Pioneer. -Another of the worthy pioneer residents hf Theborne has departed this life. Mr. Wm. Eari died at 'his home in the Zion dieted on Saturday, the 8th inst. ge was not a very old man being not quite elsty-six ; years of age. been: afflicted by bronchial trouble for eeveral years, but the end came very suddenly at last as he had only been -confined to his resi- dence a very few days. Mr. Earl was a native of Ireland and cane to Canada 42 years ago. Far 'years he resided on the Wilkie garm now own- ed by Mr. Wiliert in the township of Hay, afterwards moving back to 'Thames Road, later to Lumley' and Same four years ago to Zion. He is survived by a wife, who was Miss Carrie McLeod, etater of Mr. G. A. K. McLeod. of Exeter. and ber a grown up family, eoneisting of Jas. and Alma at 'home, Geen=ge of the ad- joining farm, Mrs. • James Squires, Mrs. JOhef Hern, Jr. Mrs. James An - &moon and' Mrs. San Thompson, all Seaforth, Dec. 26, 18'73. In Londiesboro, on .December 23rd, Richard Ada,mee'teac'her, Blyth, was united, in marriage to Wise Mary Laithwaite, of Londesboro. In Clinton" on December 17th, Mr. Robert Adams, of McKillop, was ueiited in marriage to Miss Cathartne Bullard, of Seaforth. The 'ceremony was. performed by Rev. Mr. Kellegg. Mr. Birchard, Who has been prin- cipal of the Seaforth public school for the past year, was presented with an address and handsome writing desk by the Pupils of his department, prior to hie Severing his connection with the' echool. The addrese wasread by Miele Emma Johnson and the • .prea- erltation was" made by Miss Ellen ay SHOP -VINO EF€JRE XMA ur •Xmas 'reads - thus far has been a record breaker. The public generally have become educated to the advantages • derived by selecting their Christmas gifts from a stook of the magnitude And variety of ours. Styles and prices are here in so many different phases as to make choosing surprisingly easy. The whole • store .is full • of the Christmas spirit, literally bristling with useful, sensible gifts for men and. ' boys. To those who have their Christmas gifts ye buy, we would say do not buy ur4i1 you have our stock of Special Christmas Gifts for Men and Bo A WORD TO THE WISE 1 SUFFICIENT 4-4.44-404-4-44-40+44-4-4-444-41-404,0 een S. • Boys' Sweaters ---Specials. We have been, particularly fortunate to purchase the entire sam.ples Old Country traveller, just previous to his return to England, at a decided reduction an the edst price, and are now in a position to sell you the very finest quality of imported Sweaters at the domestic price. There are over oue hundred in all—no two alike,—and every garna‘nt the very essence of per- fectionin all the late3t noveaies. • Exeter Briefs. -The town council at their laet meeting decided not to take any a,ction in the matter of a fixed as- sessment for the Ross -Taylor Co. - Mr. G. A. K. McLeod has gone -to Mimeo to visit a brother. That he may have a pleasant time and a safe return will be the .wigh of hit num: eroue friends. -Word has been re- ceived from Mesisrs. Bewden & Me- Donell, the 'horse importers who were In the old, country purchasing horses, and the ef are expected 'home. this week. -Mr. R. S. Lang: formerly of elle town but now of Toronto, thinks or returning to Exeter to reside if he can proeUre a residence to suit him. He •can't get a better place to live In and lie thinks so toci.-arr. Win. Sirnpoon, formerly a hotel keeper in this. village died in ,London lastweek. He wag 68 years of age andhad been residing with his daughter in Lon - done -Miss Emma Jane, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berne - Combe, of London, formerly of Exe- ter wellfil married in that city, last 'vveek te Mr. • Richard Lingard, of Blansharde-Mr. N. D. Hurdon, the popular and much respected manag- er of the Moleons Bank here, has been a eve re sufferer • for some time from blood poisoning. The trou- ble' originated in his leg, -A meeting ter the purpose a considering mat- ters In connection ,with the pro- posed knitting factory here was 'held in the town 'hall on Tuesday evening last. Indications are favorable tor the establishment of this industr'y' here at no distant date. -The free will offering at the recent anniver- sary services IA James street Meth- odist church amounted to the very handeo-ne sem* o f • $300.-lefeskers. Gladman and Stanbury have purchas- ed the O'Neill property from Mr. 3. A. Steerart and will occupy the lower part e,e1 a law office. -Mr. Robert-- McFalls • and Mr. John Blatchford have returned from the west for the winter1--Our usually amiable town : papers the Times and the Advocate, are in1 ulging themselves tn. a liter- ary fracas just now about the Divis- ion Court appointment. For the spec- ial edification of our good friends • we quote 'the following beautiful :lines: "Let doge delight to bark and bits; For aod has made them so; But, •ehildren you rhould never let Your angry peons rise Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes." f----------- Cat13,rrh of the _ nose and throat Should lead you to at least ask us for a free trial box of Dr. Shoop's Catarrh ,Cure. Nothing so surely proves merit as a real, actual test -and Dr. Shoop, to prove this, earn- estly desires that we let yoa make that test. This creamy. now White • healing balm soothes the throat and no-ob.:11s, and quickly purifies a foul • (A' feverish breath. Call and investi- gate. Sold by C. Abefriart, Seaferth. • PRICE, 50c to .25 +44+ +444444434++44.14+44 The cream of the very best trade in Neckwear comes with Christmas. Every year more and more Neckties are sold for gifts; and the demand is distinctly for the better grades. The very persistency with which we've maintained styles and qualities, gives us a positive advantage when it comes to Christmas Neckwear. We have the novelties that appeal directly to the good taste and liberal ideas of ladies buying for gentlemen, and ev- erything that goes out under our name can be depended upon as full first class. • MUFFLERS. All the lines earried by other stores, and three new ones—just out. Call • and see them. • Black end fancy colored striped squares 500 to .$1 Sweater Mufflers • 25e to 75c Steiped and plain Folding Muffler, elegant colored quilt- ed lining • 250 to $1 - BRACES. The best makers beet makes are here, put up in a hand- some box, beaatifully insolibed 50c to 75o Famous President Braces 50c A good. line of men's and boys' Braces • 250 HATS A man's crowning glory is his hat. The very latest in. both soft and stiff hats $1.50 to $2 50 We *ill exchange any hat after Xmas, if the style or fit does not suit. SHIRTS. A collection of the swellest'patterns ever shown in Seaforth, all new Xmas stock : colors guaranteed; fit and style perfect. • $1,00 to $1.50 C-3 TOQUES OR STOGICING OAPS. Our lart shipment waa sold *Amos. immediately. We have another for Chrietmas—plain white, white red stripes, red with white- stripes, etc.; every pos4b1e -color combination. Ifon6, comb knit special for girls Boy, all colors Sox. \ Hot_Stuff for cold fea. Fancy Cashmere 50c Black Cashmere 250 to 50e Pain and ribbed worsted • 25e Heather mixed •25c Special silk and wool 50c llea,YY Sox 20c to 350 HOUSE COATS. . There is no more appropriate gift for a man than a House Coat. There is loads of home comfort in them, and the ones we have are real beauties, Prices $6, $5.50 and $6 11 A:SDKEWHIE FS. The lead is a strong we have the variety to White hemstitched Silk fancy borders Silk initialed Plain white silk Colored silks 2oto Oe 5Ca NTGIIT SIIIRTS. LO4 Watlit Flannelette Gowns, aruf full, Nyell made, the very thing for cold_wmter nights 50c to $1 statement, but back it Up, - 10e to 25c 20e to '25e 25e to 50e 250 to 500 50e to $1 FUR COLLAR FOR OVERCOAT. Beautiful Persian Lamb, Dyed Wombat, Freneh Otter, Australian Beaver and Imitation Lamb. Prices, 32.60 to $10.00 GLOVES. We have everything in Gloves and Mitts. -- Special fur lined. 1200. Moebo Gloves, good. lining 600 to $2.00 Fine Wool Mitt and Gloves 25e to 50e Boyf? Mitts and Gloves 25e to 50c UMBRELLAS. -Special line for XMAS Swell handle, double ribbed, sub stantial, fast black covered, self opener.. • 31.00 Lits of other lines • $1 to $3 Something to lay aside for the rainr day. CAPS In every conceivable style, ahape and colt) , Si ecial fur lined with extr draw -over ear 4413 Leather Caps 6Qe t Fur Caps $2 to Storm Caps 25e to $1 COLLARS AND CUFFS Christmas and New Year s, and the coming.socal events, for high ekes and stnctly correct collars. We have all the styles fathion has branded as correct. Twa for 25e, in 3 fax 50e STEWART BROS SEAFORT