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The Exeter Advocate, 1896-5-21, Page 1NINTH YEAR. -464 EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY MAY 21 1896. C. H. SANDERS, EDITOR. The Molsons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital .... , . , $2,000,000 Rest Fund.... ... 1,375,000 Head office Montreal. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER Money advanced to euod Farmer's on their own notes with, one or more endorsers at 7 percent per annum. Exeter Branch. Open every lawful day from 10 a. m, to 3 p. m., Saturdays 10 a, m. to 1 p.m .general banking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts. Savings Bank at S per cent, ' N. D. HURDON Exeter, Dec. 27, '95. Manager MONEYTO LEND. Money to Loan at 5 & 5ir percent. Private funds. Apply to ELLIOT & ELLIOT. Tan'y 1806 Solicitor &c. Exeter. MARRIAGE LICENSE.. Are you going to 'get married P If so, call on Robt, Hicks, the Jeweller,' for your License. Robt. Hicks. BABY CARRIAGE FOR SALE. Nearly new—Call at this office for particu- lars, Will be sold. cheap. NOTICE. To the shareholders of the Exeter Salt Works Co. Gentleman:—Please take notice that the annual meeting of the shareholders of the above Co. will take place June 8th, at 2 o'clock p. in., at the Town Hall. T. B..CARLING, Secy-Treas MEETING OF HURON COUNTY COUNCIL 1 The Council of the corporation of the County of Huron will meet in the Court Room. in the Town of Goderich, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of June next, at S o'clock p m. W. LANE, Clerk. Dated May 19, 1696. 8t TAKEeNOTIOE Notice is hereby given that all parties hay- ing helmets or other accoutrements belong- ing to the Volunteer supplies will return same at once to Messrs. Bishop &Son's Hard- ware Store, Parties having such and not complying with this request will be prose- cuted, HARRY T. RANGE, Capt. OPERA HOUSE FOR SALE. The undersigned is offering the premises known as Drew's Opera House for sa1.e. This desirable property will be sold at a sacrifice. or further particulars apply to the under - 'V at F. Knights' grocery. Ed. Drew. A Permanent Investment at 6 per Cent The Equitable Savings, Loan and Building Association of Toronto aro selling shares of their new issue of Permanent stock at $160 each. Participates in full earnings of the Association, from which they are paying. 6 per cent, per annum half yearly. Balance of earnings p tyable as a bonus at the end of each 5 years. For particulars of Security, re- quire of George hemp, local agent. FARM FOR SALE. Lot 16, Concession 13, Township of' Hay, County of Huron, containing 100 acres,- all cleared and in a first-class state of cultiva- tion. There is on the premises a good frame house containing 8 rooms and a splendid stone cellarpe good frame barn with splendid improvements; 2 good wells of water; 3 acres of orchard with choice bearing fruit; is well fenced with cedar rails; 35 acres grass; 18 acres fall wheat and all fall plowing clone, This is one of the best farms in Hay and will be sold very cheap. For further particulars apply at THE ADVOCATE O1'rICE, Exeter. Queenston Cement. Any person needing Queenston Cement, or instructions as to its use should leave their order with Dolbridge Bros., Winchelsea. We are prepared to supply cement and do all kinds of work, in flooring, walls, etc. There is atppresent a small quantity of cement at Mr. Pt. Smith's Hay, ]. • 0. DELEitIncE BROS., Winchelsea. Gentraha. Mrs. Snellgrove, of London, is visit- ing Mrs. Cobleigh.—Prof. Taggart has bas been lecturing in the hall on phrenology.—Mr. Brock, the patron candidate, has been canvassing Cen- tralia and seems hopeful of the results of the elections. Walter Fero has so far recovered as to be able to be around again, though unable to work.—S.' Brook's slaughter house was destroyed - by fire on Sunday morning, cal sed by coals left in the rendering stove.— Nelson Baker's kitchen on the Fairfield line caught fire the same morning and but for timely aid, his comfortable home would have been reduced to ash- es,—The parlor social at the parsonage was well attended on Monday evening. —Mr. Andrew Hicks was at Norwich this week on business. Stephen Statistics. The following statistics are copied from the totals of the assessment roll, No. of children between ages of 5 and 16 years, 868; No. of children between ages of 7 and 13 years, 477; No. of children between ages of 16 and 21, 238; ratepayers, 1,178; population, 8,992; cattle, 3,903; sheep, 2,362; hogs, 1,392; horses, 1,757; dogs 452; bitches, 2; acres total, 56,742; acres bush, 15,860; acres of orchard, 485; acres of fall wheat, 5,498; total assessment 1,799,869; personal property and income, 10,200. Grand Bend Thos. Fallis lost a fine mare recently. —The raising of Ware Oliver's barn took place the other day. It will be a large building when completed.—Mr. Ratburn, of Port Frank, is working at Will Patterson's house and is mak- ing a good job of it. He will soon have it ready for the plasterers,—A. W. Robinson and family, who ;eft here a few days ago for Mooresville, leaves Friday for Rossland, B. C., where they will reside in future. As friends and neighbors, abounding with their genial acts of kindness, their departure will be regretted by all. They wilt also be missed in the church as they were both in the choir, Mrs. Robinson being organ ist. All, we are sure, will with them success in their new home, Ailsa Craig While the Huron and Bruce train, leaving London at 8:05 Monday 'morn- ing, was moving along at a moderate rate of speed between Ilderton and Den- field, the enfield,the engineer noticed a horse stand- ing on the track, and repeatedly blew the whistle, but was unsuccessful iu scareing the animal. The engine struck the beast, and it rolled into the ditch apparently dead, and as the train moved away the passengers witnessed a pathetic scene. A foal came bound- ing along the road, and when beside its mother vainly tried to attract its at- tention, and when last seen stood a good chance of sharing its parent's fate. It was standing in the centre of the track, —A carload of milk cows arrived here on Thursday from the vicinity of Til- sonburg. They were sold by public auction on Friday afternoon by Auc- tioneer C. Walker at fair, prices, rang ing from $13 to $36 each —The mar- riages of Mr. Will Tiiden, of this place, and Miss Lamont of Lobo, took place at Komoka Thursday afternoon. Mr. Til - don returned in the evening, accom- panied by his bride. On Friday even- ing the Alsia Craig brass band appear ed in front of the residence of the young couple, showing their good wish. es by playing a number of choice selec- tions. Lucan Have you decided where to go 25th May? If not do not hesitate longer but decide on comingto Exeter. This is the place to spend a gooday. The marriage of Mr. F. Frank of Il- linois, and Miss Lizzie Robinson, of this village, took place at the residence of the bride's father on Wednesday of last week. Rev. R. H. Shaw, incumbent of Holy Trinity, officiated, The happy couple left for their home across the way on Friday.—Hon. G. E. Foster, Minister of Finance, and others are billed to address the electors of North Middlesex in Lucan on Friday May 22. —We are pleased to learn that Messrs. A. G. and F. W. Hodgins, two young met, of 20 and 22 years of age respec. tively, have passed with honors the fin- al examination in medicine at the re- cent medical examinations at Toronto. Both youths attended the Lucan high school, and received their initiatory les- sons in medical science from Dr. Clark, of this place. We wish the young men that measure of success their energy and push deserves.—The latest attrac- tion for the young people here is a merry-go-round, which has been run- ning each evening for some time. I might say that old as well as young seem to enjoy the sport.—Mr. Aubry, the Montreal horse buyer, was here on Saturday.—Mr. T. Murdock, shoemaker, is confined to his bed through illness. He is an old man and little hopes are entertained as to his recovery. Bcyc!es! Bicycles ! bicycles ! Owing to insufficient room in my premises have decided to go out of the Bicycle' trade and. with this end in view will sell my present stock At cost for Spot Cash. Our wheels are the best in the market. Come and get a snap. Must be sold at once. J. H. ORE IV E, Merchant Tailor Biddulph You certainly will miss a good day's Sport if you don't come to Exeter on the 25th. Mr, James Ryder, Central sideroad, has been very ill for weeks past, but is said to be improving. -L, 0. L. No, 890, Biddulph, hold the dedicatory services of their new hall on Tuesday, June 2nd, when elaborate preparations are being made for a picnic and monster celebra- tion. Among the speakers invited are N. Clarke Wallace, Dalton McCarthy, E, T. Esser,v, London; H. A. L. White, St, Marys; D. Jermyn, Wiarton; Ald, Coq, London and others. Dedicatioo at 11 o'clock a: m. -Wm. Donnelly hotel- keeper at Appin, has been confined to his bed for over 10 months and his re • covery is doubtful. ' The Donnelly fam- ily were am-ily were almost entirely wiped out by a vigilance committee in this towhship a. few years ago "Bill" was the one they wanted most, but during the ex- citement he escaped. Kippen If itis a good time you are seeking don't overlook Exeter, or doubtless you will miss it. Mr. John. McKay, of the 10th conces- sion of Tuckersmith, left on Tuesday to take the boat at Goderich for Algoma. Mr. McKay took with him a span of horses, grain potatoes, and other neces- saries. He intends retnaunng there until the fall,—Mr. Gi'o. Blair having occasion to be away from his dwelling for an hour or so, on his return found a couple of tram psmaking thernelves at home. They were at the eu;aboard making ready their midday meal. It is needless to say they made ahurried exit when George appeared on the scene, -0n Monday a ftern:oli May 25th, the young' people intend holding a pic- nic in Mr. Jas Laudsborough's grove, con. 3, Tuckersmith, Swinging, games and other amusements are anticipated. Everyone welcome who brings their basket. McKillop If' it is a good. day's sport you are seeking, come to Exeter May 25th. On Monday Mr. Robert Govenlock, near Seaforth, received a telegram from the authorities of the Orillia asylum, conveying to him the sad intelligence 'of the death of his son Robert, a lad of seventeen years of age. Z tei remains reached here on Tuesday a. a were in- terred in Harpurhey cemetery the same day.' The lad had been in the asylum for about three years, and the first inti oration Mr. Govenlock received of his illness was the telegram acquainting ham of his death.—On Tuesday last Mr. Wm. Scott and family drove into Sea - forth, leaving no person at home. On their return they found that seineper- son had broken in one of the doors and further investigation disclosed the fact that three watches had been taken. , 4, tramp had been seen in that neighbor- hood during the day and as suspicion rested on him, Constable Pethick went in search and caught him in the vicin- ity of Walton. When searched the missing articles were found in his pos- session. He was brought before An- drew Govenlock, J. P. but was let off; People cannot be too careful, as these knights of the road are very numerous just now. A term in jail with hard labor is what they should get. Dashwood. The greatest amount of sport for the least money will be exhibited at the bigBicycle Tournament in Exeter, of the 2th May. You can't aford to miss it. W. H. Hutchins, M. P., for North Middlesex, was in the village last Fri- day looking after the interest of the Conservative party. He was accom- panied by Mr. D.- Weismiller, who is stumping for the government, through- out the country. Mr. Weismiller prom- ises to speak for Mr. Hutchins in the village during the contest and we feel assured he will be greeted with a full house as he made a lasting impression on the public's mind of his ability as a politician during the contest for the Lo cal House in 1894.—Mr. Brock, the Pat- ron candidate, was in the village Satur- day looking up the patron vote. Mr. Brock is a fine, stalwart fellow and would make a good representative and it is to bad that he will be defeated on the 23rd June—Mr. Jacob Kellerman is having the cellar of his wareroom excavated.—The masons have corn menced work on D. Pfaff's house.—Mr. "Louis Kraft is having his shop painted which is occupied by John Holz, the people's tailor.—Mr. E. Paulin has a new driver—Mr. Mason, of Parkhill, is work- in g with Hoffman Bros —Henry Willert E Co. are busy getting the material ready for the new flax mill.—Most peo- ple have all the rubbish taken from their premises, bus there is still one lot with suck an appearance as would dis- grace the wild Indians, of Arizona. There seems too be an overdose of lazi- ness in the vicinity of the rubbish as most people would clean it up for their own respectability, to say nothing of their neighbors. Such rubbish left around breeds disease and hence we call the attention of the Stephen Board of Health to look after this case.—A load from Dashwood drove over to Hen - sail last Friday peening to hear the Cantata. They report , a profitable. time, especially the smart young man who saw what he was told was a feath- er factory in the city of Hensall. Go again young man and learn some more. Hay; The success of a biglimo is assured fox the i Bicycle Tearoom eat n Exeter en the. 25th. Ai,Lraoes are largely filled and competition will be keen. Exeter is the place to spend a big day. Miss Salkeld, teacher in S. S. No. 11, purposes holding her annual school pie- .sic on Mr. John Spacl.man's Park, Grand Bend, on Monday, May 25th. Miss Salkeld's picnics have been noted for their splendid success and this one will be no exception to those of the past,—The following items are copied from the totals of the assessment roll. There are 54,300 acres of land in the Township of which 40,352 is cleared. The assessed value of real estate is. $1,895,680. Personal property $24,900 and income $2700, making a total of $1,923,280. There are 380 dogs in the Tp., 3,750 people, 5,192 cattle, 2,310 sheep, 2,282 hogs, 1913 horses, 2712 acres of bush, 678 acres orchard, 4,682 acres fall wheat, Toere.are 27 steam engines. Hensall has 690 of its popu- lation on the Hay side. 2.25 of these are of school age, 92 between 7 and 14. Hensall has 30 dogs and 91 horses and the total assessment is $146,390. Zurich has a population of 400, 120, school age: It has 58 horses and 15 dogs. Usborne "IIe giveth his beloved sleep," It is a sorrowful task to chronicle the departure of a former resident of Us - borne and one with whom we have oft had the pleasure to mingle and associ- ate with. 1Ve refer to Mrs. Ed. Beech, of Chicago, who passed peacefully away on May 15th. The deceased was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. Thos. Balman, of Usborne, and was held in high esteem by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance by her kind disposition and good traits of character. She was united in marriage to her nowbereft husband some 15 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Beech resided iu La Pierre and Detroit before becom- ing residents of Chicago, where they have been living for the last seven years. The corpse reached Exeter Tuesday morning, accompanied by her sorrowful husband, and sou, 13 years of age, Mrs. Dodge, of Indiana, and Mrs. Pincombe and Mrs. Delbridge, of Us - borne. The two latter have been in Chicago for nearly six weeks waiting on their sister and doing all that hue• man hands could do to alleviate her suffering. The funeral which was very largely attended proceeded from the station to the Exeter cemetery where the remains were laid to rest. The pall bearers were some of her intimate friends, of Exeter and ITsborue, her former home. Rev. T. B. Coupland, of Elimville, conducted the services. Con- sumption, that fell destroyer, was the cause of Mrs. Beech's death, the disease asserting itself about 3 years ago. Al- though her suffering was intense she bore it with Christian patience and gave herself up to the Master's will, ready to meet the end which was peace. All through her illness her loving husband was very s_ympathetic and kind, though at times it seemed hard, yet he never tired and was patient to the end. A true wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor were noticeable characteris- tics of the departed and the relatives are deeply sympathized with in the great loss they have sustained. She died comparatively young being only 37 years of age. She seemed so good, so pure, so true, To our admiring eyes, We never dreamed this glorious fruit Was ripening for the skies; And when at last the death -stroke came, So slow, so sure, so true The hearts thati held her here so fast Were almost broken too. And when the storms of sorrow come To each bereaved heart, Let faith glance upward to the home Where we shall never part. Where one awaits with loving eyes, To see her loved ones come, . As one by one they cross the flood, And reach the Heavenly home. 60> Huron Assizes Opened. The Spring Assizes for the County of Huron opened at Goderich, on Wed- nesday before Justice Meredith. Mr, Saunders, Q. C., is Crown Counsel. There are seven cases on the docket. The most important of these is the Wingham case, a charge of manslaugh- ter, the participants in the Field out- rage Owing to this case there are more outsiders at the court thanin any Assize here for a number of years. Justice Meredith disposed of every availble case that was ready in about an hour, so that it was found necessary to close business for the day at 3:30. When court adjourned the jury had not returned a bill in the Wingbam case but the next day brought in a bill for manslaughter. ' The manslaughter ease against the Wingham men, Robert Harrison, Chas. Mauser, Geo, Phippen, Thos. Montgom• ery and Albert Martin, came up for trial on Wednesday. Inspector Rogers who has worked the case up for the prosecution had 33 witnesses from Wingham. The Crown prosecutor is Mr. E. Saunders, of Toronto, and the counsel for the defence are Messrs. J. T. Garrow and Philip Holt, of Goderich, and Mr. R Vanstone of Wingham, The prisoners are in good health and spirits, with the exception of Phippen, who is constitutionally delicate. When court opened Tuesday the crown prosecutor moved for the dis- charge of one of the prisoners James Netterfield, as there was pot sufficient evidence against him, His Lordehip agreed, and discharged Netterfield A breast of the Times In order to be abreast of the times, my son M,. S. Fitton, has just completed a coarse at Toma- to, The Ontario Opticial Institute, and is now prepared to Fit Spectacles on thoroughly scientific principles. Persons who find it difficult to obtainispectacles to suaz them are especially requested to give us a trial. Satisfaction Guaranteed We are also abreast of the times in our stock et Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silver Plated Ware. Solid Gold Wedding Rings cheaper than ever. Fine watch repairing .fa - specialty. i,specialty. T. Fitton. number of witnesses were examined and the prisoners pleaded guilty to the 'minor charge of assault with intent to do greyious bodily harm, although they had previously pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter. His Lordship before passing sentence, said, that of- fences of the nature of that with which the five men were charged, must be stamped out,and that the law must deal with such cases with.a firm hand. He then sentenced Robt. Harrison and Geo. Phippen to 3 years each in the peni- tentiary; C. Mauser and Thos. Mont- gomery. to 2 years each in the peniten- tiary, and Albert, Martin to six months in the Central Prison. When the men had been sentenced there was quite a scene in court, the wives of four of the sentenced men be- ing present. There were but few in. court who saw the sorrowful teal -be- dewed women pass by to have a last word with their husbands, but felt a pang of sorrow at their fate. The court then closed. AAound About Us. Lieury: Mr. Wm. Reid had the mis- fortune to give his fmt an ugly gash with the axe one day last week. Seaforth: Mr. D. C. Dorrance left on Tuesday for Manitoba where be has se- cured a good position as school teacher. Success to him Parkhill: While running the match- er at the Veneer Factory on Monday, Willie Mason had the three first fingers of his right hand badly pinched. St. Marys: On Friday evening while Mr. B. Tracey was hitching up his pony he had his left leg fractured near the thigh, by a kick from the horse. He is doing as well as could be expect- ed. Clinton: At the Assizes last week T. Fleming, on behalf of his daughter, secured a judgment of $600 against Mack Cantelon for seduction; the de- fendant has been for some time in the States, and was not represented at the trial. Bayfield: The whole village was shocked and surprised on Monday even- ing to here of the sudden demise of an old resident, Mr. E, Elliot. He was sud denly taken by an apoplectic fit and died within an hour. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of bereave- ment. Mitchell: Slide, third daughter of the late John Babb, died at Detroit on Tuesday last, from the effects of typhoid fever. She was a sister of Mrs. Peter Patrick, of this town, and was a much respected young lady of about twenty- six years of age. The body was brought to Mitchell on Wednesday, and interred in the. Methodist cemetery. Clinton: On Wednesday Mr. David Cantelon, second son of Mr. Wm. David Cantelon, who has been so seriously ill at Mount Forest, was brought home on a stretcher, in charge of Dr. Gunn, who had gone up to look after him His source of trouble is largely confined to one foot, part of which, it is feared, will have to be amputated. His mother who has been with him for some time, returned with him. Parkhill: The death occurred un- expectedly Friday of Mr. Adam Pax - man, for thirty years a resident of this place, and one of the best known men in this section of the country, Mr. Paxman had been suffering from a paralytic stroke, but was thought to be recovering Thursday, so that his son George, of Peterboro', who has been at- tending his bedside left for home. The funeral took place on Saturday. Mitchell: On Thursday last while Miss Douglass and a little child were driving into town the horse became frightened at the steam coming from the water works and ran away. The brute made a desperate run into the Collison House stables striking the buggy against the bricks and throwing the occupants headlong to the ground, Miss Douglass was seriously hurt, while the child escaped with a few cuts and bruises. St. Marys: Mr. E. Ronan has harf ao have a portion of the second finger the left hand amputated. We regret it will be two or three weeks before he will be able to return to work. Zurich: The flax company are jest about through sowing flax. TIse have about 600 acres in this year, a!: we hope they will have a big yield, se their industry is one of the most lea - portant in the place, on account of the. large amount of labor they employ. Hensall: On Thursday night while Cantata practice was going on in Car - worth's Hall some little folks discoveo ed flames rising up in one of the tom' rooms of Coxworth's Hotel, The alarm was at once given and a few pails son water drowned out the fire which ori -;a. nated in a barrel used during the dee for smoking meat. Parkhill: Dorothy, the little daugt- ter of T. L. Rogers, banker, of this— town, narrowly escaped losing an eye on Saturday. The children in the ab- sence of the nurse were playing wife a. heated curling iron and by some is adyertence the hot iron touched the eye ball, making a scar and endanger- ing the sight of the eye. It is to he hoped the in jury will leave no perman- ent ill effect. Seaforth: An accident occurred -De Mrs. (Dr,) Bethune on Saturday morn- ing last which for a time caused her friends much anxiety. Mrs. Bethune had gone to the cistern, which is ac open one, to procure water when the barking of a number of dogs close bet attracted her attention and forgetting, for the moment her close proximity' we the cistern she stepped into it. In .'Lew endeavors to save herself from going' down she sustained injuries to her tt& and knee from the effects of which sae may be laid up for some time, Wingham: After a lingering, ill- ness, covering a period of nearly we years, Peter Miller died at his home ash Wednesday evening, May 13th, at the early age of 27 years. He came to Wingham from Lucknow about S year ago. He was a carpenter by tradee and for some years worked in partner- ship with Geo. Saddler, His motheg' arrived here from Faro, Dak., a couple of weeks ago. About two years age Mr. Miller had a severe attack of grip which resulted in lung trouble, as4. since last fall he has been unable to de any work. Seaforth: Considerable interest mess manifested in town in a somewh novel bicycle ride being taken by can Robert Wells, of Stratford, on Friday last. Wells had made a wager that he could ride from Stratford to Goder'seb, and return twice, between the hours of 4 a. in, and 8.15 p. m. He made the first trip in good time, although he met with a couple of nasty accidents, het on the second trip showed signs of fa- tigue and. had only got a couple tf miles west of here when he had to eel - mit himself beaten. We believe, haw. ever, that he will try it again at some future date. GRIca.—In Hensall, on May 10th, the wife of Alfred Grigg, of a son. HAROLD. -In Hensall, on May lith;, the wife of Louis Harold, of,a sots Holszulilz.—In Hensall, on May 7th,; the wife of John R. Hobkirk of . ea daughter. DRAM KS ELLIOTT.—In Bayfield, on May 1.1.tt`I;. Edward Elliott, aged 67 years. Blaen,—In Chicago, on the 15th lest.., Minnie Balman, beloved wife of Ed- ward -ward Beech, aged 37 years. Hxwivr.—At the House of Refugee Clinton, on May loth, Jonathan He- witt, of Grey, aged 53 years. WATTS.—In St, Louis, Missouri, on gee 13th inst,, Mi William Reed Wast , formerly of Clinton, in his 85th. yuan. MANNING. --•In Exeter, on the 19thi;, Richard Manning, aged,71 yearns' months. Funeral on Saturday ett. l o'clock.