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The Exeter Advocate, 1895-3-14, Page 8JUST RRIVJID , Ex. SS. URNESSIA, ANCI-IORIA., & CIRCASSIA.. .ie'* A tremendous assortxrlent of Imported Drygoods of every description. N e w Dress Goods, allthe newest kinds and makes, new hnssi- my, new parasols, new lac ds new embroidery, new orink- les, new ginghams and nuln e ,nous other new lines im- ported direct from Britain by ourselves and bought for spot cash. Thus by saving middlemen's profits a n d. taking adv.ntage of cash discounts, our customers axe assured of new goods at best possible values. New Capes & Wraps. We have just opened out a very eomplete assortment of ladies and Idissis' capes and wraps for spring wear These goods are stylish, good fitting and their price will recommend them to everybody who intends purchasing. Come and see them! New subscribers, can have the An- VOOATE from now to Jan, 1, 1896 for ?5 cents, A load of our young people drove to Seaforth on Monday night toenjoy an everting on the ice. They report a pleasant time. "Mr. Thomas Pearce has removed from Exeter to Mitchell, and intends starting a feed store in the old stand formerly occupied by M. Clulow,"— Mitchell Advocate. In our item re Loadman.v. Snell last week it read "Mr, R H. Collins acted for defetrdant." It should have read Mr, R. H, Collins for plff, and Messrs. Fred Elliot and W. Pruudfoot, of God erieh, for the defendant. A young man in a neighboring town, who may be called John J. Jones, ans- wered the advertisement of a New York [inn, who said they would send the name of any man's future wife ou re- ceipt of l0 cents. The young man sent the money, and received this answer by return mail, "Mrs. John J,Jones," March of last year was the warmest, as a whole, of any in 22 years, the av erage beteg 44 degrees The coldest March, again, was in 1.872, when the average was 29 degrees, During that period the average rainfall in March. was 4 feet 10 incites, the average clear days,?; the partly clouded days. 18; and the cloudy days, 10. _Prints. They are going fast. The good values sell them remember we have prints of all the correct shades ,and patterns and the cloth is the test made. Ask to see our special rine of American fast colored print at 8 cents per yard. Bargains ! &cent factory cotton, (just op- ened up at other large ship- ment same goods as befnre) per yard .................$ 05 12 yds regular 10 cent twilled 1 sheeting • • ... • .. 00 10 yds extra heavy feather ticking • .. .. 1 50 12 vds regula r 10 -et flanelette 100 1.5 yds yard wide bleached cotton, extra value..... • . 1 00 Groceries. We aro selling lbs Redpath's extra standard Granulated sugar (strictly pure for...... $ 1 00 acs lbs Redpath's best Yellow sugar (strictly pure) Weans Corn 2 cans Tomatos • .. • • • 1ba Ginger Snaps .... Albs Ginger Cookies........ 2bottles John Bull Pickles.. R. Pickard & Son. Direct Importers. 1 00 15 15 25 25 25 LOCAL JOTTINGS. Tf!YittMtkilhii CllO11. LENT 1S95. • Pickles,! Pickiest! Piekalitn t'pickles redueed to 16e a bottle at theTn. Big Baukrupt Store. A meeting of the Exeter Turf Club will be held to -night' Thursday, All members are requested to intend: ,Several 'cases of sample boors and shoes just opened at the Big 1• aukrupt Store. Do you want a bargain. Messrs. Ross Sz Taylor have perches ed u tem eugine which will be set in the place of their old one which is not strong enough to drivel their machinery. Workmen are mirage(' in tearing down the remains of Mr. Wm. Grigg's Old tailor shop which was recently gut- ted by bre. The veraeedah has •beets paced in front of Mr. Bruderiek's store. A"i'uckersmith eorrespuudeut so s s: — Prior to the departure of Miss Edith Walters to her hom , in Exeter, a nein her of invited guests spent a yecy pleas- aut eveuiug at the residence, of Mr, W. Plewes, last Tuesday evening;" Thu many Weeds of Mrs, Samuel. Treumter will leant with deep regret of her death, which occurred in Petrone on the 3rd fust., after a short illness after con tinemeut. Deceased left here with her bus and a few years ago and has since resided in the: above town. She was a daughter of Mr, Johu Mitch- ell, of Stephen, She leaver to mourns her demise a husband and three small children W$IDAY. 4.45 p m..—Short service and address tto0p. m., Choir Practice tallNDA.Y SERMON:.. it a, m, Stones on the Mouth of the Well T p m, Some Pauline Persuasions 9i"ttESDAY. 4:45 p rn, Short service and address 'fi{$EDN ESDAY 8 pm, Diving Service. aBV. E. W. RUNT, Rector. READY. YES READY FOR A GREAT SPRING TRADE —AT -- THE BIG BANKRUPT STORE Spring stock all complete. Values were never so much in favor of buyers -as this season. Goods were never so pretty and our stock "we think" has never been so well and thoroughly assorted—as at the present momemt. Drop in and see what you think of the styles, values, and assortment. We ap• preciate your opinion. FREE. We are aiways looking for snaps for our cnstomers • We open this week a big stock lot of Beautiful, American clocks, which we are going to give away free to our customers. Drop in and see them they are heauties--and every clock a perfect time keeper. You get a clock with each $3500 purchase, ask for clock card and have every purchase count, J. A. STEWART 45c. ribbed cashmere hose for 25c and 12ec. printed De La- ettes for 10e. at the Big Bankrupt Store. The Spring assizes opened at Goder ich on Monday, Mr. Justice Ferguson presiding, and G. W. Field, of Guelph, appearing for the Crown cases. These latter are at present: Queen vs.,Atkin son, of the township of Usborne, at- tempted rape; Queen vs. Pilchard Mil legate of Duuganuon, a charge of stab bing. Mr. William Woods, Exeter South, has a little girl, Violet by name, that a younger man might feel a pardonable pride to call his daughter. This little lady was just six years old yesterday, and has already patched a quilt con- taining 420 pie es. The work being neatly done. We doubt if very mauy girls three times her age could show such handiwork as this bright little girl. J. D. Atkinson is making considerable improvements to his furniture factory. A new engine and boiler will replace the old ones and are to be set in the one story brier: addition at the rear of ?faction and enjoyment to all the par . warerooms. The old factory building ticipants. is to be moved close to the main ware As we were making ready for press T. rooms to store raw material. Vt a uu- yesterday the sad news reached us that derstand that other additions the way the grim reaper had again passed of new and improved machinery are to through the town. This time Mr. Wm. follow, Follaud, sr„ who has been suffering The first arrival of bicycles for this from cancer in the throat for about a season arrived by express last week, year, was laid low by the death sickle addressed to Jas. H. Grieve One wood dr. Folhtnd has been a resident of Ex - rim, weighing 24 lbs beautifully enam- eter for over 20 years, much respected elled, of the latest make and improve- by all who knew him. He was a meets. One 28 lbs. wooden rim, both member of the Church of Ettg'laid and high grade wheels, made by the Wan a Conserative in politics. The bereaved derer Cycle Co., of Toronto. He has a family have our heart felt sympathy in number of other wheels in stock at this their second great afflictions. One prices to suit almost anyone -$40 and son, t\'illam, and one daughter, Mrs. up to $135. A call solicited. Monroe, are left to comfort their mother The total eclipse of the moon on Sun iu their loss, day night was viewed with much inter- Capt. ,Schovitie, of the Salvation Arm v est by a large number of our citizens assisted by four other officers, gave a When entirely covered by the earths 1eries of stereoptican views of the var- shadow it slid not altogether disappear t„us rescue homes for this deserted from view and the whole of her dist was children, destitute men and fallen wo visible, shining with a dull red or cop, men. Thousands of human beings are per -color light. The most peculiar being fed < nd housed daily and a targe feature of the eclipse was an alternate per cent, saved from their course of brightness with almost total darkness vice and placed in positions to earn an The eelipse began a little before nine honest living. In connection with and lasted until after eleven, some of the shelters are wood yards, A number of citizens have secured where, for one cent's worth of work, a their winter supply of wood by pur- ticket entitling the holder to a bow! of ehasing several acres of standing tum soup and a large slice of bread, is ob ber in the Hay swamp. They then help tailed; and three cents' worth of work each other to chop and haul the togs to will procure the soup and bread, to - their respective homes. After which, gether with a comfortable bed. each have a sawing bee, and besides making; Another eligible citizen 'of Exeter fair wages most of the winter they have a good supply of wood at a has, during the past week. been caught low price. One party informs us that itt the get of figuring the relative and by culling his jogs he will be able to Proportionate cost of marriage versus sell `some good birch lumber, single life and has concluded that it ar aifls are lie °Hilo day 1 only, Gent's $30.00 fur coat for $18.00 at the Big Bankrupt Store. Mr. P, Dardis has been purchasing horses here for the past few days and will ship to Boston on Friday. Yes the choicest and hest assorted stock of prints and printed cottons iu town at the Big Bankrupt Store. To have. perfect health you must ha;je pure blood, and the best way to have pure blood' is to take Hood's Sar- saparilla. Miss tifary. Ann Ching and Mr. Sam- uel Penhale, of Fenelon Falls, formerly of Exeter, were united in marriage at Loudon on Tuesday. Sunday evening was distiguished by a total eclipse of the moon and by be ing the second coldest night for the season. The thermometor registered 10 degrees below zero. The Main Street Methodist Church Choir held a sleighing party on Wed needay evening, followed by an oyster supper at the residence of Mr. Geo Snell. Both events gave great satis- Best stock and best value in black r ess.goods at the Big Bankrupt Store. ENa►nadian Annual Get that beautiful book, the. Canadian Auntie'. free by paying for your 4nvo- Maps in advance. None will get it who do not do so. The ',age containing statistics is alone worth a dollar. Be spree to get it. prvortk League Convention. The Epworth League Convention artists Exeter District will be held on Virednesda,v, March 20th, The morn ilnri and aftertrnon sessions, will be held in the James Street Methodist Church, and the evening session in the Main Street Methodist Church, Matters of great interest to League members, will lie discussed and those who miss either session will do so to their loss. Changes 1,1 Baseball Bales. Tbe' Rules Committee of the Natiortai. B:eyeball League has made a number of of tinges in the playing rules. The size of the pitcher's box has been in• erea:sed from 12 by 4 inches to 24 by 6 itches. No player except the catcher or first baseman is permitted to wear padded or lined gloves: The bat must ber round and made wholly of send hard- recod. Other rules do away with e'sol- detring,"or delaying the game, being made imote stringent, All balls rolling orrbounding foul will hereafter be call- ed ifbul balls. Formerly a ball drop - Ong inside the line and rolling out was fair ball. On all Winter Goods! 2 only good coon skin coat; 1 only lady's astra- chan coat; 5 only fur robes; 5 only beaver caps 2 only ladies' capes, will possibly be sold less than wholesale cost. Don't miss a'chance to get a genuine good bar- gain as the above lines will be cleared no matter what our loss. 20 seal- ette capes were $1.25, now 75 cents. AU ends at half price stock tak- ing time. Orient Tea, which found such favor is now in stock. Try a package! 'DIDYOUDOIT? 6. 6. JOHNSTON, Exgtgr. Did you remember what your wife said about calling at C,A.RLING BROS. and ordering some .of those PRINTS which are creating so much talk and those CHAMBRAYS they are daisies, COME? Get your choke before they are all gone. i The best thing you can do to pre- serve DOMESTIC peace is to DO 1T NOW without delay. Have you seen our ladies foot wear? They are the. finest wehave.evershown. The latest! newest!! best!!! For gentlemen's foot wear we have no equal. It is not a question of importance to you whether we import or pay spot cash. The ques. tion is where can I get goods the eheap- est? Allow us to fell you at Carling Bros. Carling Bros. NEW DRESS coons. Sailor Boy Japan Tea, good enough for men, at the Big Baukrupt Store only, Death of Mrs. Manning. As each day and week passes by. death lays its cold hand upon one or more of our old settlers and respected citizens. This week it is our sad duty to chrouiele the death of one who is well known and beloved by everybody through this section of the couutry. We refer to Mee. Richard Mauuiug who was called to her'tong home on `lhurs day, March 7th, at the age of 66 yearn and 28 days, after a Ion,:; illness and patient suffering. The funeral tool. place from the family residence, on Main Street ou Saturday, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives to the Exeter cemetery, where the last sad rites of the Metho dist Church were performed by Rev. Locke, of whose congregation she was a devout member. The deceased has been a resident of Exeter for 15 year s or more, havipg moved here with he r husband from the old homestead, ou the Loudon road -1 mile south of here now owned by Thomas. Rowe. She leaves a family of Live sons and one daughter—Charles, in Cleveland, John, Luther, 'Wilbur, Russell and Harriett. i'wo sons—Samuel and Albert died some years ago. Alt the family were present at the last sad rites except Luther, who resides :in Manitoba. The bereaved family have our heartfelt sympathy itt this their sad affliction. Personal Mention. Mr. Geo. Weir and wife, of Ride townattended the funeral of the late ter's mother, Mrs. Richard Manning, on Saturday. -Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, who have been visiting friends and relatives in town for the past two months return ed to their home in Winnipeg, Tuesday. Miss Minnie Shaw, of Brussels, who was the guest of Mrs. (Rev.) [duet a few weeks ago, was married on the 6th flet., to Dr. Marrs. of Port Elgin.—Mr, and Mrs..James Hicks who has been visiting friends and relatives in town for some, time returned to their home in Green way on Friday last.—Mr. Thos Smell, Huron Street, is confined to his room with a severe cold.—Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Senior visited Hr. Senior's p trents at Blenheim this week.—Mrs. Jas. Gar- land, who bas been very ill since the death'of her husband, is improving slowly, -Mr, Ed, Bia+sett. of Forest, vis- ited friends in town Wednesday.—Miss Bella Acheson attended the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mc Rae, at Ilderton,on Thursday last.—Mr. Wm. Balkwili, while in Montreal one. day last week with a load of cattle, was taken 111 and had to return home and has since been very sick,—Miss Mary Dunsford. after visiting her uncle and aunt in Ilderton', has returned to her home itt Stephen.—Miss Carrie H.inight has returned after a visit to Ilderton,— Miss .Laura MtFalls, of Lucan, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs, T. W. Hawk- shaw—"I'he vacancy at the Exeter salt well as a salesman. caused by the death of Mr, Garland, has been filled by Mr. M. Eacrett, a worthy and capable Man. --Mrs•Wm Hinton, of London is the guest of Mrs. A. Q, Bobier.--Miss Eurith Myers, who has been attending the m%Il gory openings in London, returned )come Wednesday evening. Beautiful elronile curtains $9.95 a t►i1s; and: extra value in lace curtains Pht the Big Bankrupt Store, S+30 them the iii the home paper to read. An man can tape a newspaper, It will not cost much more (?) to keep yhouse for two than to pay 'for board is the cheapest thing hebuy Ir and lodging and "trimmings" for one. costs less than a postage le stamp, less Consequently a hum in the matnimon than to send aid receive a letter• h y What good does it do ou? It in in! market may be tegitirnately antici- ? peed. It 'would be interesting to pub structs you and your wife and teaches fish his calculations however, just to your children. It comes to you every J week, rain or shine, calm. or storm,see how much he allows roc wood, meat and br"rn syou the best trews of the and all the other necessaries tee life, a spring and fall bonnets, how much for neighborhood, No matter what hap- the cradle and SoothingSyrup,, anti ens It enters your door a welcome p'cheer ifs. chewing gitm. and Saturday evening friend; full of sunshine, c e andextras and all the other ills that marri- tercet, It shortens the lona, summer a e life is heir to, Particulars later. days ited cultivates the long winter g nights It is your adviser; your gossip Ncw" Ade” and friend. No matt 18 pig to his R. PICT{ARD) Sc SUN.. --Just arrived. children and wife who does not give J. A. ST> WART Ready J. MA`tIIESON.—.Prices for March. FOR SPRING 1895 CFPllJIETTE. We have the New and Attract- ive Material sh own for Spring under the name of Creponette. Diagonal materials in all possible variations. Costume dresses in the popular shades of Amer- ican Roses, Fuchsia, Ben- gal Rose and Ruby, and popular shades of blue. Ribbons of all colors. Laces in all makes, All our cotton goods are in stock, consisting of Cham- bray's, Muslims, G allateas, Ginghams and Crumb's Prints. SEE OUR STOCK. E. J. S P A C K M A N& CO., Samwell's Block, Exete The Stratford Herald reports the Masonic lodge of instruction held there last Thursday for the, lodges in the Huron district, as one of the best events of the kind ever attempted. R. W. Bro. Collins, D. D. G. M., of Exeter, presided and the three degrees were exemplified respectively by Britannia lodge of Sea - forth, Wilmot of Baden, and Stratford of Stratford. The work done in the several degrees was of a high order and drew forth enconiums from the D. D. G. M. and the brethern oho were privi- leged to witness the work. R W. Bro. Collins deeiared he never saw anything to equal the work. The attendance at ..he evening session was very large. Among the visitors present were the following from this county: Goderich —A. S. Chrystal; Blyth—James B Tierney, S. M. Hamilton, W. Drum- mond; Seaforth--Rev. J. W. Hodgins. (Grand Lodge Chaplain), J. W. Reid, R. Scarlet, Alex. C. Winter, R. S. Hays, R. C. Chee,sewright, A. R. Simpsons, W. W. Meredith, R, Wilson, Wm. Ameut, R. S. Jackson, J. Orr Rose; Clinton—W. J. Paisley, Dr \V. J. Shaw, J, W. Emer ton, J. Hoover. T. C. Bruce, A. J. Hol- oway, J Chidley R. J•McDonald. Presbytery of Huron. The Presbytery of Eluron met in Clinton on the 12th inst., Rev. M. Mc Ray, of Go derich, Township Moderator After the business4'he annual report on Temperance, State of religion, Sabbath School and Sabbath observance were read followed by long discussions. '1 hat on Temperance emphasized the duty of electors to support only prohibition• ist for members of parliament and .en joining total abstinence on all church officers and members. The report on the State of Religion brought out spec fatty- the importance of family worship and religion. Regarding Sabbath School there were reported' 3,296 schol- ars and 383 teachers. Amount of mon- ey raised by these .sehools $1,349, The usual grants to Grand Bend, Bayfield and Goderich Township congregatioes were asked from the augrneetation fund. Messers. Fletcher and Brigham were appointed members of the Se nod's committee, on bills and overtures. Commissioners to the General Assembly were elscted as follows; Rev. Messers Barr, Fletcher, J. A. McDonald. J S. Henderson .arid Anderson and elders from the following congegations, Eg- ►nondville, Thames Road Goderich,' Brucefield and Blyth A conference un the State of religion was engaged in for an hour. Rev. M McKay asked for a deputation to yisitUnion church, Goderich. Towuship, and the Presbytery adjourned to meet in Clinton, ou the 2nd Tuesday in May. Rensall: Mr. James' Blair, of the London road, near this village, has sold hi'+ 60 acre farm to his neighbor, Mr. Robert McLaren. We believe Mr, Blair intends buying a 100 acre farm in McGillivray. Hensallt In a corhmunication re. ceived Prem Mr. Frank O'Neil, of Nap hike, Manitoba, attd formerly of lien sail we learn thin Mr. O'Neil is jest res covering from an a' tack of typhoid fey er. Hit many friends irr, this vicinity will be grad to learn that he is now in a fair tray to complete his recovery. J. MATHESON, POST OFEICE BLOCK. REDUCED PRICES FOR MARCH „,,,,, —100 piece dinner set for —China tea set worth $5 50 —Fine estoneware tea set Wall Paper. $8 00 450 2 00 • Just received some very fine patterns in wall paper from tie cents per roll to 20 cents for fine gilt finish paper. Dry Goods, New Prints! New Prints!! NewPrintshI -Finest and latestpaterns in zypher dress goods —Heavy winter goods selling at cost —To make roorn for spring goods —A few more suits of ready mades -At ine lowest prices of the season John Matheson. .1113.10091110=01.41•11111110111•1111•M ••••••••MM. Exeter Connell Proceedings. ,. The Council met in Town Hall, 8th of March. All present. Minutes of. previous meeting read and confirmed. Carling—Taylor, orders for the follow- ing sums:—Jas, Creech :5.35 clothing for Eva Piper, an insane person, and $4.75 for conveying her to the Asylum.; 1). Spicer 50 cents for glaizing; James Creneh $100 charity to Mrs Sutton ; do. $4,00 Mrs. Bartram: do. $9.25 Mrs. Pip- er; do, $900 Mrs. McIntcsh; do. $1.50 Thos Dew John Piper 30 cents labor; Wm. Parsons 80 cents labor and James Howard $86 for street lighting and $500 for Town hall lights to March 9, —Carried. By-laws, Nos. 6, 7 and 8, were duly read and passed. The Council adjourned until Friday Mar 22 at 7,30 p. m„ on motion of T.B. Carling seconded by J. W, Taylor. M EACRE TT, Cierk -E, Clinton: Mr, Dan Boss, of Stanley, has been stopping in town for several days, having had a cancer removed from his month. Egmondville: Mr. Jacob Weber, has purchased tate 100 acre farm in McKil- lop belonging. to Mr, Phomas Burns, The price paid was $4,150. Seaforth: Mr. Julius Deuncan, has sold out to Mr, Penticost, of Toronto, and Mr, J. F. Clark has purchased the stock of the late firm of South Ss Street, Crediton: The infant child of the late Mrs. Beaver died Monday morning, and the remains were interred in the Crediton cemetery on Tuesday after- noon. -Mr. Albert Ilooper while work- ing at a straw Cutter on Saturday had the misfortue to have the first finger of his right hand torn off.