The Exeter Advocate, 1894-2-22, Page 831�
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SCIIOLARS.
A cheap lot of
School Books in-
cluding the
High School list
required for the
opening.
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LOCAL JOTTINGS.
Gents Fur Coatl$11.50 was $20; Goat
Robes just half price; Sealette Caps,
Fur Muffs aid Collars, all go for half
pinto. Big Bankrupt.
What is an advertisement? A lever
of trade, The dealer's sure road to
success. The lifeblood ofmodern bus
bless. A money maker, getter and
saver.
A. shuffle uf faltering footsteps, a
dal' thud, a few forcible expressions,
and another citizens is tilled with re
gret that he did not take to the middle
of the street in the first place.
Mr R. N Rowe instead of parches
Lug Mr. James Stewart's residenee on
Huron St. as stated last week, bought
Geo. Edworthy's premises on Main St.
He intends erecting a residence there-
ou in the spring.
In a railway station not ahundred
miles from Ches'ey is the follow': g
placard oyei the clock: This is a
clock: it is running; it is Toronto time;
It is right; it is set every day at ten
o'clock. Now keep your mouth shut."
It} order to make room for his in-
ereasing business Mr. Rol ert Rowe,
tureiture dealer, is obliged to increase
rue size of his wareroones,and this week
workmen are tearing down the back
partition in order to make the recess•
ary iinprovement.
• An orillia genius has just discovered
that there are only 325 days in the
year. He says that according to the
almanac there are supposed to be 365
days. but 40 of them are always Lent,.
and as they are never returned, there
can only 325 remain.
The St. Mary's Argus says:—"Two
itinerant preachers, who said they had
walked from Parkhill,addressed a large
gathering on the market square on
Sunday evening after church time.
Being entirely destitute of funds aed
friends they accepted a night's lodging-
in
odgingin the tramps' refuge in the basement
of the town hail,"
A postoffice bas been established on
the Caradoc Reserve. The postmaster
is Mr. 5 Clark, and hereafter the In-
dians can boast of a post office on their
reserve, and it will bo very handy for
aged and other business men .(Indians)
that have to corresrond with their fel
low Indians and others. The new post
office is to be known by the Indian
naive, Waub na Kee P. 0. ""
Truly this is the age of fakes. On
the least provocation the astute indi-
vidual seizes the opportunity to make
the best of at. It may be to gull the
public into buying a portfo'io of photo
graphs that world be clear at quarter
the money; or to lure the unsuspecting
in lividuai toward the 101 ,schemes
opened up by the prolific brain. In-
deed, these are the times to be aware
of the slick fakir.
rhe Marks tiros. have been playing
to good audiences during the week,
Mr. Tom Marks kept the people in roars
of larghter whenever he appeared.
rhe Spanish Mandoline" and also "The
Bewildering Serpentine Dance" w re
very pleasing features of the entertain-
ment indeea. The acting of the diffier-
t'.ut performers is good and nothing of
the rude,vulgar savings art noticed, but
their funny and rediculous parts keep
the audience in continual laughter. If
you want a good side-splitting laugh,
go and hear Marks Bros. before they
leave Change of program each night.
The annual Sunday school annivers-
ary services of. the Main Street Metho-
dist church were held on Sunday last,
The sermon in the morning by Rev,
Jackson, pas'or of James St. Methodist
church. audio the evening by Rev.
Swan, of Hensali, were very acceptable
one's indeed and highly appreciated by
the large congregations in attendance
Ie the afternoon a mass meeting of
.the Sunday School scholars, teachers
and officers was held—the genial Sup-
erintendent H. E. Huston in the ehair.
after a very satisfactory report of the
years work was read by the secretary
Mie W. Browning, short and spicey ad-
d:resseswere delivered by Messrs. Car-
ling,
ar-liing, M'eOallum and Mr, Delgatty, of
Centralia. The glowing report of last
years' S. 5 work has given the officers
and scholars renewed vigor and they
will enter the coming year with more
atnbition. than ever. On Monday even
Lig. .the scholars entertained their
parents and friends to their usual air-
aelversary tea and entertaintnent for
whieh a splendid program had been
pr aeided'consisting dialogue, readings,
etc, also addresses were delivered by
4tcl)onaghi pastor, and. Rev.
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the chair. On the.•whole. cit was the
Wig ,§riec fitful atinivers;axy they have
o or bad.,
Buy your Meer, Tea and Toilet
Seta at the Big Bankrupt and save
money.
1t appears to be a sad fact that the
people who know exaetlly how to man;
age newspapers are always employed
at some other employment.
It is not what its proprietors say, but
what Hood's Sarsaparilla does, that
tells the story of its merit. Hood's
Sarsaparilla Cures,
The boot and shoe neck of D.
Gottschalk, insolvent, Zurich, was sold
on Monday last to Mr. A, Wesloh, of
Hensel!, for 71 cents on the •dollar.
Owing to the recent spell of frosty
weather splendid ice has been formed
on the river and made good skatin g
and the young people are taking ad-
yantage of the same.
The dates fixed, for Patron nominat
in conventions h the county of Huron
are: East Huron, Feb, 23, at Brussels;
South Fluron, Marcn 7, at Flenaall; and
West Huron, March 1, at Dungannon.
An unusualee large congregation
greeted the, new rector (Rev Hunt}, of
Trivia Memorial church last Sunday,
Besides conducting the service to the
entire satisfaction of the whole congre
gation, he delivered two very impress,
iye sermons. The members and adher
eats of Trivitt Memorial are congra-
tulating themselves on securing Rev.
Bunt as the ir rector.
Sallorl#oy uncolored japan T 25e;
Japan TS pounds. for $1. Big Hank'
rapt,
Wingham wants a postotfico and
customhouse, and willaslt Dr, Macdon-
ald to push for the same.
New dodo Window Blinds on best•
rollers complete only 55ic; Good Wail
Paper. Now only Bic per roll, Big
Bankrupt.
The smallest drop of ink, falling like
dew upon a thought, produces that
which make thousands, perhaps !nil
lions, think,
. On account of leek of interest .and',
the existence of debt., the directors of
the Northern Exhibition at Walkerton
have decided not to hold a show this
y'ar.
While Mr. Harrison of Centralia was
returning from the Main St. Annivers-
ary services along with hts family, the
front axle broke\when the horses took
fright and ran away. The occupants
were thrown out but no one injured
although the buggy' was badly
smashed.
A cheque for $20,000 was put upon
the offertory plate at a recent church
opening in Massachussets in answer to
an appeal from the pulpit. Fancy the
feelings of a church pastor in Exeter
receiving one -twentieth of the ruin on
such an occasion, There would be
cause for a special Te Deus',
3 pound box Soda Biscuits 22 Bents.
2 pounds Baking Soda 5 cents.
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Is Spot for Bargains.
A SHORT TIME LONGER.
We will for a short time longer give 24 pounds granulated
sugar for $1.00 with 4 pounds Sailor Boy or 3 pounds of
prize Japan Tea for $1.00. A great snap. Try it !
THEY WILL PLEASE YOU.
.Ask for a sample package of "Nur Own" electric soap, 10
bars for 25 cts., and the Stewart Bar, yellow soap 5 for 25c.
worth nearly double what we are asking for it. See these
two lines, they will please you,
DADO BLINDS. A. snap in. Dado Blinds mounted on best
rollers, 45 cents complete.—Only eighty in stock, buy
quick if you want a bargain. See OUT new Wall papers,
The assortment is very large and values right.
New New New New New New
Dress Prints, De Silks, Tweeds, Lace
Goods, Lanes, Curtains,
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J. A. STEWART.
At a recent meeting of the Michell
Board of Trade it was decided to peti-
tion the Government in favor of a two
cent postage rate.
Letters patent have been issued by
the Ontario Government incorporating
"The Clinton Gun Club (Ltd.;," with a
a capital stock of $500.
10 big bars choice Electric Soap for
25c; 5 big long bars yellow soap for 25c;
5 bars white Castile or Oatmeal Soap
25e, at the Big Bankrupt.
The funeral sermon of the late W. H.
Verity will be preached in the Main St
Methodist church next Sunday evening
by the Rev. McDonagh, pastor..
What the people are saying! Best
tea we had for the price is Sailor
Boy, 25e; Big Bankrupt Prize Japan,
3 pounds for $1 equal to any 50e Tea
in town.
Mr. H, Spackman has had the in-
terior of his hardware store brightened
up by a coat of kalsomine which
materially adds to . the appearance of
the premises.
On' Thursday evening the Marks
Bros. Comedy Company purpose put-
ing on the boards the celebrated !nay
entitled the "Rose of Kerry" or "True
to the End." We have no hesitation
in saying that this is one of the Guest
plays going and .tell worthy of a full
house. This company has played this
drama with marked success, and no
one should miss the treat of the season,
to night (Thursday).
There died in New York city, N. Y.,
on the 18th inst., Mrs. Winans, relict of
the late H. B. Winans, M. D., both of
whom were, a number of years ago, re-
sidents of Exeter. The deceased had
reached the advanced age of 82 years.
Her remains were brought to Exeter
and the funeral took plate front the
residence of Mr. Harry Hooper, Main
St., yesterday (Wed.) and laid to rest in
the cemetery were now lie the remains
of her husband and three Sons. For
years preyious to her demise she has
lived with her daughter Mrs. Freeman
in New York. The rites of the Method-
ist church, of which she was a member,
were performed at the grave.
Coming on Feb. 27th.
A Social and entertainment, under
the auspices of the Epworth League of
James St. Methodist Church, Tea
served from 6.30 p. m. Programme at
8. p.m. Admission to all 15 cls. W. H.
Parsons, Pres, May Gill Sec.
Removing.
It will be noticed by an advertise -
meat in, another column that Messrs;
E J. Spackman & Co. are remov'flg
their large and varied stockof 'dry
goods, etc., etc, from their oldstand to
the premises recently vacated by Messrs
Richard Pickard & Son.) Workmen
have renovated the premises throtigh-
out and it is trove a bright.and" attrac-
tive store, cemnodious and convenient.
ly arranged. The premises vacated by
them were by far too small, hence the
change, The firm needs no introdttc<
tion to' the public, as they are well
known for, their, honorable and square
dealing.with the•peopie of .li1iteter and
'surrounding country,
Positively coming Rosa D'Erina with
first.class company, Wednesday March
7th 1894, under the auspices of Sons
of England, B. S.,Plymouth'Lodge Exe-
ter.
Sick List.
Aquiila Snell, son of Mr. John Snell,
is confined to his bed with a severe at-
tack of pleurisy.—Mr. Will McNeyin,
head miller in Rollins & Williams'
Flouring Mills. is on the stck list this
ween.—Mr John McCallum, painter,
who has been indesposed for some time,
is now couvaiescent.-rMr. George Mc-
Lecd who has been ill for some weeks
is sllowly recovering.
Distant Subscribers.The editor of the Mitchell Advocate
wisely and judiciously purposes put
ting the following in effect:—"We have
lost deoheavily with subscribers in the
States,Manitoba and scattered places
in Or tario that we have decided to re-
mov from our list all those who are
over a year in arrears, and only to ac
sept in future subscribers outside of
•Perth who pay strictly in .advance.
At the present time there are over $1,
300 due us in those places alone, and
we hope that those who have received
thew accounts will remit before we are
oblieod t9 drop them from our sub
seription ]ist."
Exeter Council Proceedings.
The council met pursuant to ad-
journment ent at the Town Eali, Exeter, on
Feb. 16th 94. All present. Minutes of
previous meeting read and confirmed.
Taylor—Bobier—Geo. Kemp's; te:der
for bell ringing Myer annum be ac-
cepted. Carling —Bobier.—that Capt.
Kemp's offer of $10 per annum for
weigh scales be accepted.—Carried.
Weighing to be attended to properly.
Bissett—Taylor—Mr. Yellows tender
for paving stone $3 75 per cord be ac-
cepted,—Carried. Communication re-
specting electric light and from Board
of Health laid over for a future meeting.
Carling—Bobier—the council adjourn
until call of the reeve.
M. EACIII]TT, Clerk.
Runaways.
,Considerable excitment was caused
by several runaways, on Main Street
Hesterday morning, It seems. John
arness had left his horse standing in
front of his residenceon Ann street
and while into the'' house the horse
started off. It ran up Ann street as
far as Hawksbaw's hotel and when
turning the corner came an contact
with Cobbledick & I+olland's dray goods
horse and both started up.. Main street
together. They had not proceeded far
when they were joined by Mr. Snell's
express poruv, and all dashed furiously
rip Main street upsetting • buggies,
cutters, frightening other horses and
raising "Cain" in general, Luckily all
were Captured before much damage
was done. The spring of Mr. ' Harness'
rig was broken and Rome other small
injuries done' Mr, Garry,• of Mitchell,'
who is the guest of Mr; Kinsman ear:
nowly escaped inr,y. Ile ran' out to
stop Mr, Snell's •torso when he slipped
g,..
al
and fell • the la r ,
most passing over him.
Another short dash'' was made by • Mr
Sam Rowe's horse itt the afternoon blit'
was captured before it had gone far.
pedal
olioe!
$Pll0JIIUN & CO„
E. J,
Will open out
in Samwell's
Block, ----S t o r es
lately occupied
by R. Pickard &
Son, ---on
Feb. 20
when we will
open with a big
stock of new and
fa shionable
goods. . .
E. J. SPACKMAN & CO
Samwells Block, Exeter.
The Acton public school has been
closed owing t) a malady: affecting the
children's eyes. There are nearly- fifty
cases.
• Spoken well of by all newspapers, in
towns where they have appeared in
the verdict given of Rosa D'Erina and
her company Keep yourself free.
P.' P. A .Lecture.
The large audience that greeted
Thad W. I3. Leavitt on F:iday night
were highly delighted with the dis-
course and the able way in which the•
gentleman handled his subjects. His
dictation was exceedi gly good and his
remarks were well founded. Mr. Lea
Vitt is a peer among orators.
New "Adis".
MURRAY & CO.—Plow points, &c.
CARDING BROS —Spring! Spring!
Spring!
J. A. STEWART.—A short time
longer.
HENRY JONES.—Farm Machinery.
WOOD BROS,—Settle at once.
M. KELLAND.—Notice to Creditors.
ANDERSON.—Watch found.
Personal Mention.
Mr Francis Coleman, a prosperous
and whole soled farmer, of Bills? :rein,
was a welcome caller at the ADVOCATE
OFFICE on Saturday.—Mrs. D. Stein-
bach. and daughter Amy, of Zurich, is
the guest of her sister, 1VIis. A. G. Dyer
this week.—Mr. M. Zeller, of Zur ich, was
in town on business Tuesday.—Rev. W.
McDonagh preached sermons on behalf
uf the Missionary society of the Methodist
church, St. Marys,Suuday.-Miss Maud
Christie is visiting friends in Clinton,
the guest of Mr. T. M. Carling.—A
Parkhill correspondent writing to the
Forest Standard says: Mr. Wm. Baw
den; reeve of Exeter, ways in town on
Monday for the purpose of purchasing
a roadster horse, and also to get a few
pointers from PeterSimn!e, re. manage-
ment of town council, etc.—Mrs Harris,
of London. is the guest of her cousin,
Mrs. Pratt Fisher.—Miss Aure'v ielur-
dock of Hensall, is visiting friends in
town.—Miss Lib. Eacrett,after spend
ing several days at Clandeboye has re-
turned home.—Andy Oke, harness
maker, who has been engaged itt
Toronto for some time, has returned
home.—Mr. H, Buckingham has en-
tered the services of Mr. J. P. Clark as
dry -goods clerk.=Miss M. A. Ching is
visiting in London at present.—Mr. S
M. Sanders leaves for Toronto on Thurs•
day next as Huron County Represent-
ative to the ' Grand Association of
Patrons of Industry.—Rev. W. M.
Martin and Rev. Stewart, of Clinton,
exchanged pulpits on Sunday last.
Wedding Dells,
A very pretty wedding *as celebrat.
ed ,yesterday afternoon (Wed.) at the
residence of Mr, John Hawkshaw, when
his daughter, Mattie, was united in
matrimony with Mr. Frederick Me.
Donald, of Henson, formerly an Exeter
boy, A number of near relatives and
friends witnessed the c. remony, which
was performed by the Rev. E. W. Hunt,
rector of the Trivitt Memorial church.
The bride was . attired in a beautiful
cream cashmere trimmed with silk and
real lace of a like color, carrying in:
her hand a large bequet of flowers and
prevented a charming appearance. The
bride was assisted by Miss Bettie May
Hawkshaw; sister of the bride, who was
also neatly and tastefully gowned. The
groom was supported by Mr. Isaac R
Carling, cousin of the groom. The
ceremony over andthe usual congrat-
ulations extended all present sat down
to partake of the good things provided
for the occasion, after which the happy
cduple were driven to the depot where
they took, the train for Detroit and
other points, The presents were num-
erous. and costly,°showing the high
e'=teen,in which the bride is held by
her many friends. We haste great
pleasure in joining with her numerous
friend in best wishes for the future
happiness
fherse f nd husband, On
their
return they wit snake Mensall
their future home; where MitiVICDOnald,
is engaged in the hardware business:
Spring!Spring!Spring!
Spring will soon be here and we
are prepared with spring goods.
to meet it when., it does coxae.
Let us drop the old talk about
"hard times." You must wear
. . . . CLOTHES!
Carling Bros. sell them.
Use Household Linens
CarlingBros. sell them,
Prints and laces the newest.
Carling Bros. sell them.
Boots and. shoes the lowest.
Carling Bros, sell them,
Carpets, blinds, lace curtaih.s and
wall papers.
Carling Bros. sell them.
Crockery and glassware.
Carling Bros, sell them.
Have family supplies.
Carling Bros. sell them,
Eat, sleep and CARLING B i l 0$ Are here to min -
be clothed! ister to you.
Eats! ia1 Itito agency
IF YOU WANT TO
Bny or Sell a Farre.
IP YOH WANT TO
Bay or Sell Town Property
IF YOU WANT TO
Borrow or. Lend.pion}ey
IF`YOU WANT
Collections Make
Call at fir. he. Spackman's
Real Estate Agency.
Business Transactions strictly con-
fidential. Intending purchasers will
receive the best advice in selecting
land or town sites.
Also agent for Allan. Line
and State Line Steamships.
Office— Main Street, Exeter. Ont.
Address:—JOHN SPACKMAN,
Box 44
This wonderful discovery is the best known remedy for
Biliousness and all Stomach and Liver Troubles, such
as Constipation, Headache, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Impure Blood, etc. These Lozenges are pleasant
and harmless, and .though powerful to promote a
healthy action of the bowels, do not weaken like pills
lir your tongue is coated yon need then
.AT ALL DRUG STORES.
Exeter LuMber
Yard.
The undersigned wishes
to inform thegeneral public
that be keeps constantly in ` .?
stock all kinds of building
material. dressed and un-
dressed lumber .
B. C. Red, Ontario,
High Land and
Pine Shingles. . .
Special notice is 'drawn
to B. C. Red Cedar which
is acknowledged to be the
most durable timber that
grows; especially for .shing.
les,
36 to 40 years.
It is said by those
know, that they will
from 36 to 40 years in
climate.
James. Willis,
who
last
any
LUMBER MERCHANT
JOHST0'S Impor�tations�,
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IA2000 SPRING 600 n $2000
C3 bOffit1gnS WORTH
j�lE�l b4iESS GOODS
We only quote this week one special line: silk fin-
ished Henrietta well worth 75 cents in all the new
colorings for 50 cts. Black Cashmere stock complete.
A Startling Announcement!
100 pieces Spring Prints 32 inches wi worth
14 cents, --all good patterns for the low
pric of 10 cants. A fast colored liner` cts.
A good 12-ct. goods for 9 cents. C . ; ole
carefully, we cannot guarantee these pric
ter the first liiie is gone. .A nice line of Ladle
Vests only 5 cents. Good Lace'Curtains !loan
edges worth 50 cts. (50 pairs) for 30 cents.
Winter Goods at Cost., ---
All Winter Goods downon the counter at cost
price and 4in. some cases 20 per cent less than
cost.in order to clear put. We cannot mord
to carry them over, Do not fail to see these
as we must reduce our stock $5,000.
JOHNSTON
Opposite Hawkshaw's Hotel