The Huron Expositor, 1917-01-19, Page 8o
GRA
PRI1
ou re .a
ucky Manyou wear a size.
r size 10 Shoe
Small sizes and large
sizes in shoes are usually
the slow sellers . and so
as a result we sometimes
have s number of pairs
of these sizes left on the
shelves.
.n this case we have
about 20 pairs of Men's
Shoes in sizes 6 and .b
and ,about 12 pairs in
size to which we must
self
These are all high grade
ade
shoes, with Goodyear
Welt Soles and d are worth
. oo, $4.50 and $5e oo a
pair.
You may have your
choice for
$2.95 a pair
J. E. Willis
Quality footwear
mite Expositor Office, Seaforth
arness!
Team Harness for Spring]
IW* strongly advise all requiring
Jam harness to order now. Owing to
the increased cost of leather harness
'will have to advance in price as soon
. ebur present supply is sold.
We can sell you a good serviceable
l harness with Scandinavian ,races
two inches wide with heel chains, back
blinds and good bridle, less collas for
$38.54 Traces guaranteed for three
:pears or replaced. `
Our standard team harness are
:scally as low in price as any
talogued and are unmeasurebly su-
perior in quality and workmanship.
SINGLE HARNESS
We have splendid values ranging
price from $18 to $38.
We carry a large line of horse blan-
1be11s, Saskatchewan and Goat
Tikes, gloves and mitts, plush rugs,
Omit cases, trunks and clubgs. These
goods were all purchased before the
rise in price and our customers get
tie benefit,
We , oil and clean both single and
;hsi harness.
Broderick' Harness
s
Shop
Opposite "CommercialHotel.
lreraks Snit Cases Club Bags
J.F.DALY
Jeweler and Optician.
Issuer Marriage Licenses
8EAF ORTR
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How Long Is It Since
You Ilad The Whole
Family Together
Why not have a reunion
some clay soon and bring
them all down to our
Studio for a Photograph?
To -morrow
might be too late
FELL'S STUDIO
-
SEAFORTH
Accounts
our account is
tiow ready and I
would kindly ask
you to call and
make A prompt
settlement. By.
doing so you
would greatly ob-
lige.
Yours respectfully,
H. R. SCOTT
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DISTRICT MATTERS
Gori Cattle. ---Mr. John Scott, of:
Roxborough, 'delivered in town-, on
Wednesday three 'head of cattle for
which he received the xer':rd `igure. of
$410.50. They were three and four
year olds and were purchased by the
well known shipper, Mr , P. A. O'Sul-
livan, the price constituting a record
for this section.
Horticultural Society. — The Direct -
ora of the Seaforth Horticultural So-
ciety at their meeting on Mondayev-
ening made a number of valuable ad-
ditions to their already generous Pre-
mium List which for the past two
years has been the best in the Prov-
ince. The Society, has donated a
large number of bulbs and plants to
the town, post office, Collegiate Ins-
titute, public and Separate schools and
are taking up the matter of improve-
ment of the G.T.R. grounds at the /de-
pot An endeavor is being made this:
year to bring the membership up to
the 300 mark. Premium lists will be
out next week.
s
OkeeMason. — A quiet and pretty
wedding took place at the home of the
bride's mother,Mrs, IJ Mason, in Eg-
mondville, oil. Wednesday, when her
daughter, Harriet -Ruth, was united in
marriage to -Mr. Leroy Osborne Oke,
tf Toronto. The ceremony was per-
iormed by the groom's father,Rev. Mr.
Oke, in the .presence of a small com-
pany of relatives. The happy couple af-
terwards left on the afternoon train
for their home at 355 Gladstone ave., ••
Toronto. • The bride is - an estimable
young lady, well known in town, - and
The Expositor joins with her many i
friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Oke
every happiness. •
7.
Tfl. 1110TRON EX
be given to the Red Cross Society.--,
Mrs. James Devereaux id spending this
week in Toronto and is accompanied by
her nephew, .Master Edward Lennon.
—Mrs. J. E. MoDonogh, who has been
visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs. S.
Dolmage in McKillop, returned to To -
ionto on Saturday. -Mr. and Mrs. Robt
A..Robinson and family of Regina, are
visiting" the former's parents, on the
eighthh, concession of McMillen). It is
six years since Mr. Robinsort: paid his
last visit east. --The annual old time
dance will be held in Cardno's Hall, on
•Friday evening, February 2nd. Messrs.
Caron Bros., have again donated the
use of their hall and°the musicians and
floor managers are again giving their
Willing To Do His Bit.—Although
'he Government Registration cards re-
cently .sent out were only to be filled
in by the 'male population of Canada
between the ages of 18 and 65, when
one found: its way into the post office
box of -Mr. F. Holmested, K.C., of
this towelhe promptly -filled it out and
returned it, giving his age as 73 years
and stating that he was willingat any
time to go to any poin in the' province,
to undertake clerical work and per-
form the . same without renumeration
of any kind as long as his services
F -were required-. This is a mighty good
Example to the younger generation' - .4111,
FOR i- ALE—Ladies' fur -tired coat in splendid
°onditinn, sell . cheap. Apply P. 0, Box 181. Sea -
forth. 2E02x2
LOST—A sable fur ntar Harpurhey cemetery on
Fciday night last. Finder please Leave with Airs.
Larkin at the manse. 2588-1
CUTTERS—High-grade McLaughlin cutters for
sale, This is your last chance to procure a genuine
McLaughlin cutter, made by The McLaughlin Co.,
Ottawa. You get value for your mode-, in the pur-
chase of a McLaughlin cutter. A. M. Campbell,
Seaforth.. 2561x1
NOTICE—Start the New Year, 1917, right by
purohaeing a De Larval Cream Separator. It is poor
policy to continue the use of an inferior separator.
Your cream losses through using it will soon
amount to enough to purchase 8 De Laval. Single
harness, etc. on hand. A. M. Campbell, Seaforth.
2581x1
Dr. Forster of Stratford,eye, ear, nese and throat
Sp vitalist, has resume d practi':e and vti ill be at the
Qu een's Hotel, Seaforth, on the third Wednesday of
eao h mcnthi " Office hours 14.30 to 3 p, m,
2581-tf
FOR SALE --7 roomed frame house with 2 lots --
Apply W.H.s$rker. Centre St., Seaforth. 2{57x4
Killed at The Front. -Word was
received here this week. that Charles
K. Rennie had died in a Xiospital in
1 France from wounds recei"ed three
days previous, December 3rd, while
serving inthe front line trenches. Pte
Rennie . was the eldest son of Mr.
David Rennie, now of Truax, Sask.,
hut formerly of West Wawanosh, .and
was born near Wingham 39 years ago.
He served two years in the South Af-
rican war, and when the present war
broke out he enlisted wit't the 54th
Battalion in Vancouver and had been
at the front for the past year and a
half. Another brother is also in the
trenches. He was a nephew of Mr.
E John . McMillan, of Mc mill op and of
Mrs. James Gillespie and 1lrs. Adam
Dodds, of Seaforth
ele
Letter of Thanks.—The following.
letter was written by Pte. William El-
' iiott, to thank the ladies of Duff's
church who sent him a parcel of good
,things: Shornecliffe, Dec. 29th,—Dear
Friends --Just a few lines to thank. you
• for the box which you sent and which
I received today. I was very glad to
get it as were the boys with whom I
i shared the cake and candy. I was also.
glad to get the pipe and tobacco as
services free. The proceeds will go
to the Soldier's Aid Comnissi ►n.—
Two rinks of local curlers were in
Stratford • on Tuesday competing in
the Ontario Tankard' Primaries. They
won their first game against Mitchell
but defaulted to Atratford Club which
defeated St. Marys by two shots in the
finals—Mr. and Mrs. William Mont-
gomery spent the week end iii Wing-
ham.—Miss Elva Habkir-k is laid up
with an attack of pneumonia.—Mr. 3.
H. Reid was a visitor in Kitchane . this
`week. --The many friends' of Mrs. Wm.
Hartry will be ;sorryto hear, of her ill-
ness. ---Mrs W. R. Cole `and daughter
Irene, of Winnipeg, and formerly cf
town, were here this week visiting
frinds.: MisssLouise Griffiths was .the
guest of Mrs. Clo§e over Sunday.
Miss Gretta Ross is supply for Miss
Hartry .on the public school staff this
week.—Mrs. J. A. Stewart; pleasantly
entertained her organized class of
young ladies at her home Wednesday
evening.—The Ladies' Aid of the Pres-
Lyterian church held a eery successful
tea in the church on Wednesday after-
noon. The proceeds amounted to $27
which- will go for patriotic purposes. --
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anderson of Cey-
lon Sask., are guests at the home of
Mr, and Mrs. Mann, in Constance: —
Mr. Joseph Dorsey left last week for
•
Orillia, where he has accepted . a
position with Mr. S. Mullett, formerly
of this town.—Mr. and Ms. Thomp-
son McIntosh, of West Hope, North
Dakota, are visiting at the hoine of
his cousin, Councillor Robert McIn-
' toele--We have been experiencing a
very cold snap during thea past week,
the thermometer on Saturday morning
last dropping down to twelve below,
and although that was the coldest re-
corded, the weather has not moderated
a great deal since then. There ,has not
beenmuch
snow, however, and the
sleighing in bothtown and
country is
almost perfect. It is a good many
years since we have had so much
sleighing with so little- snow.
end shows Mr. Holmested is not afraid
to do his bit for the great cause.
M
Twitchell -Forbes: A'quiet wedding
took place at Wesley parsonage, Clin-
ton, on Wednesday morning of last
week, when Mary Elizabeth Forbes,
younger daughter of the late A. and
of Mrs. Forbes, of Clinton, was unit-
ed in marriage with Mr. Charles Twit-
chell, son of the late James -and Mrs.
Twitchell, also of Clinton. The bride
wore her travelling suit of navy blue
broadcloth, with grey velvet hat and
marabou furs. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev.. Dr. Rutledge, the reg-
ister being signed by Mrs. Russ, sister
of the bride and Miss Clara Twitch-
ell, sister of the groom, as witnesses.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr.
and Mrs Twitchell drove to the depot,
where they took the 7.35 train for a
honeymoon trip to Buffalo and New
York. On their return they will reside
in Clinton. The bride is a former well
known Seaforth girl and she has many
friends here who will extend best
wishes for a happy married life.
Soldiers' Aid Commission.—The Sea-
fdrth Branch of the Soldiers' Aid Com-
mission was organized at a most en-
thusiastic meeting of the citizens in
the Council Chamber on Tuesday ev-
ening, the following officers being el-
ected for the year: Chairman, John
A. Stewart; Vice -Chairman, Jas. Hays;
'Secretary -Treasurer, A.D. Sutherland;
Finance Committee, Charles Stewart
(convenor), James D. Hinchley, Jehr
A. Wilson; Employment Com., John H.
Reid (Convenor), John Finlayson, Dan.
Shanahan, John M. Govenlock, - I*3erb:
-Crich; auditor, L. T. DeLacey The
object of the Branch is to meet and
welcome the soldiers from Seaforth
and vicinity on their return from the
front, wounf'. ed or disabled, render all
possible assistance and secure employ-
ment for them, to protect the public
from imposters and carry on the work
in accordance with the Constitution
authorized and sanctioned by the Lieut.
Governor. they were just what I needed. I send
my best wishes to you all: Mrs. Henry
Henderson, Mrs. John Daley, Mrs. R.
Habkirk, Mrs. Dan Henderson, Mr.
end Mrs. Robert Hogg, Miss M. Grieve
Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Elliott, Miss Le-
titia and Mary Campbell, Mrs. Robt.
Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. William El-
• liott. These are the boys with whom
I shared up with: C and A. Westcott,
S. Deem, C. Dining and R. Colborne.
Best wishes to all my friends in old
McKillop, I am, Yours truly, Pte. Wm.
T.' Elliott, No. 654673, 161st Batt., D
coy, care of Army P.O., London.
• •�.
South Huron Agricultural Society.—
The annual meting of the South Huron
Agricultural Society was held in the
Commercial Hotel, Hensall, on Tues-
day last. There was a good attend-
ance- and the financial report showed
the society had had an exceptionally
good year. It was decided t , again
hold a seed fair and stock show in Hen -
sell the date for the seed fair being
' set for Thursday, March 1st, while
the spring show will be held on Tues-
day, April 10th. The folioed/1g offi-
cers and directors were elected for the
corning year: President, Robert . Mc-
Laren; 1st" vice-pres., R. D. Bell: 2nd
vice-pres., Ed. Wurm ; seere -ary-treas .
Keith McLean; directors, Wm. Berry,
O. Geiger, J. Decker, W. 13uehanan, O.
Klopp, H. C. Soldan, W D. Sanders,
E. C. Christie, Robert McKay,' Joseph
Hood, G. C. Petty. iifiliiam Drover,
Donald McDonald, C. Joynt and A.
Sinclair; Hon. directors, C. rlsicison,
Thos. Murdoch, N. Cantin, E. Klopp,
and Thomas Berry.
Local Briefs.—Mr. W. R. Colo, the
Winnipeg Manager of. the Bell Engine
and Thresher Company WAS in town
this week.—Rev. Mr. Larkir will have
for subject next Sunday evening, "The
True Treasure of the Church."—Mrs.
Hargan has given a beautiful pair of
drawn pillow cases to the Red Cress
Society which will be disposed of by
ticket. They may be seen in Stewart
.Bros.' store, where the tickets are for
sale.—Mr. Arthur Nicholson, of Tuck-
ersmith, guessed the nearest to the
correct weight of the candy cane, . do-
nated by the Olypia Restaurant to the
Seaforth Red Cross, and is the lucky
owner. The cane weighed 8% jounls
and the proceeds realized from it were
$5.40.—Mrs. Gordon, of Fort Saskat-
chwan, is a guest at the home of Mrs.
S. Dickson . —Mrs . (Dr.) Elliott, of
Lueknow, was here last week attend-
ing the funeral of her father, the late
James Hays.—Mr.. L. T. DeLacey was
in Toronto last week. --Capt. Hodgins,
of Hamilton, spent the week end at his
home here.—Mr. A. E. Stewart, of
Montreal, spent a few days here last
week with his brother, Mr. Jas. Stew-
art, and with his sister, Mrs. J. P. Mc-
Laren. His son Mr. Cyril Stewart, -.of
Toronto University, also spent the hol-
idyas here.—We would remind our
readers that there is a town by-law
prohibiting the dumping of ashes on
the roadway. It not only spoils the
sleighing, but is very apt to frighten
the horses as well. It is just as easy
and, works to much. better advantage
i:tr leave them in a pile to be put on the
rad in the spring. --Mr. William Gov-
enlock, of Chicago, spent Sunday at
the home of his father, Mr. J. R. Gov-
enlock.—Mr. C. Layton is moving into
the rooms over the billiard room, re-
cently vacated by Mr. W. T. ,Hays. --
The many friends of Mr. G. E. Jack-
son, of Egmondville, will sincerely re -
gra to learn that he suffered a slight
stroke this week.—Mrs. R. Holman, of
Woodrow, Sask. is visiting at the
home of her brother. Mr. C. Brodie.--
Miss Florence Fowler, Huron -Road, is
visiting friends in London.—A Euchre
will be held in Cardno's Hall, next
Wednesday evening to which all are
cordially` mvited. The proceeds will
McKILLOP
Annual Meeting.—The annual meet-
ing of Duff's church, McKillop, was
held on Monday, the 15th inst. The con-
gregation had reason to rejoice in the
splendid reports submitted. There were
.increases in membership, also in giv-
ings for local purposs and missions.
After meeting all the obligations of
the year a balance oa $103.16 was left
in the treasury, The following are the
officials for the ensuing year: Treasur-
er, James Kerr; auditors, F. Fowler
and W. Scott; managers,F. McKee -
cher, S. Smith, . and A. Henderson;
Office
r
ppp►tes
Ledgers, bay Books, Yournals
Minute Books,. Bill Books
Memorandum Books
Receipt Books
Files, Binding Cases, Indexes
Pens, Ink Stands, Pencils
, Ink, Mucilage,1Paste i
1 hompsoa s Bookstore
"Seaforth
Window Shaaes and Picture Frames
Agent forNewIdea Patterns
NWS
trustees, R. Hahkirk, R. Forrest and
M. Murdie; collectors, A, C. Hender-
son, F. Fowler, R. Hogg and R. For -
zest.
VARNA.
Good Calf Sold --Messrs. 3. T. Keys
and Son, Elmendorf Farm, sold a very
handsome Shorthorn brill calf to Mr.
Rogert McLaren, Ivanhoe Farm, Lon-
don Road, Tuckersmith, This was a
highly bred young animal • from a
heavy milking strain and will be a fine
acquisition to Mr. McLaren's herd.
MANLEY.
Notes.—Mr. Thomas McKay- had a
successful bee last Thursday cutting
'rood.—Mr. Fred Eckert delivered one
of his fine horses to Mr. W. Cudmore,
of Seaforth last Monday.—Mr. and
Mrs. W McKay have returned from a
two week's visit in Guelph and Lon-
don and are now visiting friends in
Seaforth, Dublin and St. Colulnban,
before returning to Seattle, Wash.—A
i.umber from here atended the McKil-
lop, Logan and Hibgert Telephone an-
nual meeting. The company showed
they were in a progressive condition.
and are able to compete with the mun-
icipal system which at the, time was
to a lower rate, but now exceeds their
rates, so that the Company subscrib-
ers now have no kick coming.—Mr. T.
subscribe -
,
gave the young people an
enjoyable tilde last Friday night, all
leaving wishing their host and hostess
many years of happiness.
TUCKERSMITH.
West End Notes. Mr. Henry Pea-
cock has 'sold his farm, stock and im-
lflements to Mr. Lorne Tyndall, of Hul-
lett. ,This is a good farm with good
buildings and is well located. Mr.
Tyndall will no doubt do well with the
investment.—Messrs. W. Rogerson, W.
Layton, A. Pepper and F . Pepper have
been drawing cement gravel in order
to make improvements to their farm
buildings next summer:—Miss Hatty
Turner returned to Toronto last week,
having spent the holidays at her home
here.—Mr. Fletcher Townsend is vis-
iting in Toronto this week.—Mr. Beck,
who bought the timber on the south
half of lot 5, concession $, has a num-
ber _ of teamsters Busy hauling to
Hensall, Those 'who.,are` teaming are
' Messrs. John and Robert Elgie, James
Hay, John and ander McMillan
and Charles and Oilier McKay.
WROXETER.
Death of Mr. Robert
s pMiller. Mr.
Robert Miller, a respectedpioneer of
Huron County, -Who died on Thursday.
last, - aged 75 years, was the last of
seven brothers, who, with their parents
names from . Berwickshire, •Scotland,
over sixty years ago and took up land
irk the townships of Morris and Turn -
berry, Huron County, then virgin bush.
Mr: Miller was an energetic and suc-
cessful farmer,_and lived for 42 years
.on one farm near Wroxeter. He was
active in public affairs and -was for
some time a member of Huron County
Council, also Warden of the County
about twelve years ago, after which
time he removed to reside in Toronto.
He was a member of Victoria Presby-
terian church, Toronto, a strong Lib-
eral in politics and enjoyed the respect
of a wide circle of friends. There
was a funeral service at the residence
on Central ave., West Toronto, on Fri-
day evening, which was largely attend-
ed, and interment took.place at Wrox-
eter on Saturday.
WINTHROP.
Literary Society Organized.—At a
well attended meeting held in Calder's
Hall on Tuesday evening of last week
-a literary -society was.. organized for -
the winter months with the following
officers: President, A. Cuthill; Vice -
President, Robert Scarlett; Secretary,.
Mabel Bullard; Treasurer, Lorne Harn.
The first meeting was held in the hall
on Monday last there being a good at-
tendance and a profitable time spent,
Farmers' Institute.—The Farmers'
Institute meeting held in Calder's Hall
on Monday afternoon and evening of
last week, were the most successful
held for many years. The afternoon
session was very largely attended end
the meeting addressed by Mr: Greer,
of Waterloo, and Mr. Bowes, both o
ANOTHER
EUCHRI
PARTY
The Ladies' Committee in charge
of the British Navy Relief Fund
have been asked to give another
euchre party in aid of the Wed Cross.
There will be one held in
..ardno's Opera House
Wednesday,Jan.24-
FROM 8 TO i I O'CLOCK
All are cordially invited.
In order to arrange tables kindly send
in names to Mrs. Alex. McLennan as
early as possible.
Bring Your Baskets as before.
A committee of young men have
arranged to put on an old time
dance after the euchre.
Admission:
50c Each for the ,Euchre
50e for Gentlemen Only for; the
whom dellvesred capital addresses. In
the evening, as usual, the ,hall was
crovtded and in addition to the same
afternoon speakers there was an good
programme which included solos by
Miss. Marion Scarlett and Mr, Melvin
Blanchard and a reading by Miss B.
Blanshard.
ST. CQLUMBAN.
Notes,—Mr. John Flanigan- has re-
turned from the west. He intends
spending the winter its our midst.
Darne rumor says he is not going west
alone.—Farmers are taking advantage
of the excellent sleighing by drawing
material for building- requisities to be
used next summer.—Mr. Joseph Car-
penter has one hundred loads of grav-
el drawn for cement work.—We often
heard of large loads of logs hauled in
the Michigan woods. We are at a loss to
know whether Mr. Dan - Matthews
would like to surpass those loads or
not,bue we do know the loads that Dan
hauls are "no vera wee." Many are
jubilant over the literary society meet-
ings again starting. This is the fifth.
season for hte adelety... Many enjoy-
able
njoy
able and educative evenings have been
spent in the past. A continuance of
the same or even better is expected
for the future. Thepast presidents
were: 1913, Thomas Murphy; 1914, J.
Flanagan; 1915, W. Atkinson; 1916,
W. Morris.
•
BEECHWOOD. •
Notes.—Mr. Michael O':Reilly,breed-
er of thorobred horses, said a four
year-old recently, for which he receiv-
ed the neat sum of $200. Although hor-
ses are cheap on the market, the good
ns still bring the long price.—A num-
ber of our young people took in the
dance at Brodhagen last Friday night.
—Mr. John Flanagan, who spent the
summer and fall in the west, is spend-
ing the winter at the home of his fath-
er, Mr. Thomas Flanagan. ---Mr. John
Brine, who had been engaged with Mr,
John Walsh for the past three years,
has enlisted and is now in training at
London. — Mr. Clement Bolgie, who
spent the last couple of years with his I
brother-in-law, Mr. AIbert Krauskopf,
has gone to Toronto.—Mr. John Flynn
has accepted a position in Mr. G. K. I
Holland's store.—Mr. Louis McGrath
met with a painful accident one night
lat week as he was going into +he
home of Mr. Michael Tulley. He was 1
attacked by Mr, Tulley's vicious young
dog, the result being that he received
a couple of severe bites on the shin,
but we arep leased to learn that he is
now getting along nicely.
BAYFIELD.
Breezes.—The concert held on Tues-
day
evening last under the auspices
of the local branch of the War Auxil- ;
iarly was fairly well attended, the pro-
ceeds amounting to over. *50. The :
programme was furnished by Mr. A: i
Cole, of Hensall, and the following
from Clinton: Mrs. Chowen, Miss Mc -
Ivor, Miss G. Chant, Miss M. Gibbings, •
Miss R. Wise, Miss Jean McMurchie, •
and the Messrs. H. Rorke, C. Andrews
W. Moffatt and A Schrenk.—Mr. Sam.
Eagleson, of Milton, N.D., who has
been visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs..
William Eagleson, left fol• his home
last week. Mrs. Weir, of London, ie
turned to her =home on Friday after a
pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. J.
W. Tippet. Mr,, Fred Wallis. of Al-
vinston is visiting his sister, Mrs. W.
Sturgeon: Mr. Richard Sinith.gave a
dance to a number of friends on
day evening.—At the annual mesing
of the Bayfield Cemetery Co., held on
Monday afternoon,the following officers
were elected: Pres., James Thompson;
Vice -President; James Campbell; Se
retary-treasurer, A. E. Erwin; Direc-
tors, John McNaughton, John McDon
eld, Thomas Brownett,'Robert Hanley,. •
Ed. Johnston; sexton, Richard Smith.
—A meeting of the members of the
Public Library was held on Monday ev-
ening when the following board of
managers,was re-elected: President,
Rev. F. . Rickard; Secretary -Treas-
urer, George E. Greenslade; Librarian
Rev. A. Macfarlane; directors, , F. A.
Edwards, James Reid, H. W. Erwin,
H. Drehmann.—The ice harvest is on
this week and the ice is of excellent
c:uality and over a foot thick.—The
ladies of the Patriotic Society sant a
bale this week containing forty-six
pairs of socks for the soldiers. Qu4te
a number of the women are working
ciligently, but there are others who
are not doing as much as they could.
Surely ladies, this cold weather will .
make you feel like doing all you can
for the boys in the trenches who are
fighting and suffering that you may
'ive at home in peace and comfort.
Down
They
EXETER.
Notes.—Mr. We Stone has return-
ed to his home.jn Saskatoon. He has
been visiting friends in Hsborne with
his wife and daugthers for some time..
—Mrs.. John Cochrane, of Hills Green, '
and daughter, Mrs. R. Hopkins, of
Seattle, after spending last week with
relatives and friends here have re-
turned to their respective homes.--
A large number of citizens turned out'
on Monday to hear Mrs. Wright, of
London, speak here. Everyone was
pleased with her talks both in the af-
ternoon and evening.—Mrs. Jas. White 1
has again returned to. her mother's ;
home, Mrs, John Westlake's, after vis-
iting in Stratford for the past two 1
months.—Miss Margaret Leich and
Miss Ellinor Black were the guests of
Mrs. W. S. Thompson, the past week.1
—Mrs. W. Gardiner, of Clearwater,
Man., is visiting friends and relatives
in -town.—Mr.. Robert Sanders, of
town, is visiting friends in Colorado,
and California.—The death of another
esteemed resident of town occurred
last Sunday, when the late Mr. Charles
Gidly passed away. Deceased was a
well known resident and spent most of
his days in Exeter. He leaves beside 1
his widow, one brother, Richard, of
Exeter. For over thirty years the de-
ceased had been an invalid and during
this long period suffered intensely
from rheumatic • trouble. Some few
weeks ago he met with an accident by ,
falling from his chair sustaining a bad
shock to his already enfeebled cons ;i-
tution and since then he has been grad-
ually sinking, death claiming him a-
bout eight o'clock Sunday morning
The house owned by Dr. Quackenbush,
.on the corner of James and Albert
Streets, has been purchased by Mr. W.
Fisher, of Usborne, who takes immed-
iate possession. ---Mr. J. G. Jones has
purchased the two fine properties on
Main street owned by Mr. John Far-
mer, of London, the one being occupied.
by Messrs. Jones & May as storage
room and the other by Mr. A. Walter.
—Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Gower announce
the marriage of their eldest daughter
Bertha M., to Mr.. R. H. Powell, of
St. Catharines, which took place on
Wednesday, January 17th
IF Y OTT DON'T BUY
FURS ATTT-HISSALE
kYOI LOSE MONEY
4emarka,ble price concessions now
ob.
fain on our immense stockof new and
strictly hi. h..class Furs. You find val-
ues even better than quotations here could lead you to
expect, even if we had room to give them. You'll
hardly get such 'a money saving chance again this
season.
Don't Miss It
We' Have Reduced the Prices on
All
Ladies' Coats
If you want to buy a strictly up-to-date coat at a price
• that is considerably less than regular price, come an'
see us. We still have an excellent assortment and the
prices have been decidedly reduced on every coat rn
the store.
Alterations Made Without Charge
Bigger . Values Than Ever
In— --
Ladies' Suits & Dresses
We are; determined to sell out ail the apparel of this
nature We have before Spring Goods are here. To do
it we have cut prices to cost and less. You will save
money by. coming to see our offerings before you buy.
Now is - the time to make a little
money go a long wav----if you bring
it here. Cone !
ButterWanted
Eggs Wanted
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