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The Exeter Advocate, 1896-6-11, Page 1NINTH YEAR. —467 EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY JUNE 11 1896, C. II SANDERS, EDITOR The Molsons Bank. (Chartered by Parliament, 1855.) Paid up Capital . $2,000,000 Rest Fund .... .... 1,375,000 Haad office Montreal. F. WOLFERSTAN THOMAS, Esq., GENERAL MANAGER Money advanced to auodFarmer's on, their own notes with one or more endorsers at 7 per pent per annum. Exeter Branch. Open every lawful day from ILO a. m. to 3 P. m„ Saturdays 10 a. m. to 1. p. m Agenera I banking business transacted CURRENT RATES allowedfor mon- ey on Deposit Receipts., Savings Bank at 3 per cent. N. D. HURDON Exeter, Dec. 27, '95. . Manager MARRIAGE LICENSE. Are you going to get married P If so, can on Robt. Hicks, the Jeweller, for,your License. Robt. Hicks. OPERA. HOUSE FOR SALE. The undersigned is offering the premises 'known as Drew's Opera Hous° for sale, This desirable property will be sold at a sacrifice. For further particulars apply to the under- signed at F.lenights' grocery. Ed. Drew, Can you Afford to Save. A small sum each month from your earn- ings? A. sure way to provide for a start in life. Take shares for your children, $3.00.per month, if kept up till maturity, will yield $500. This will take about 8 years. Apply for prospectus Goo. Kemp, local agent, for The Equitable Savings, Loan and Building Assosiatlon. Lumley Iiiss Stacey, third daughter of Mr. Geo. Stacey, was united in marriage to Mr. Simon Miller, of Cromarty, yes terday (Wed.) We understand Joseph j is the next to join the happy band of benedicts. FARM FOR SALE. Lot 16, Concession 13, Township of flay, County of Huron, containing 100 acres, all cleared and in a first -Class state of oultive- tion. There is on the premises a good frame house containing; 8 rooms and a splendid stone cellar;a good frame barn with splendid improvements; 2 good wells bf water; 3 acres oforoliard with choice bearing fruit; is well fenced with cedar rails; 35 acres grass; 18 acres fall wheat and all fall, plowing done, d will This sold very cheapf the . Forst rms in further;Sparticulars apply at TILE ADVOCATE OFFICE, Exeter Qncenstaia Dement, Any person needing Queeuston Cement, or instructions as to its use should leave their order with Delbridge Bros., Winchelsea. 4Ve are prepared to supply cement and do all kinds of work, in flooring, walls, etc. There is at present a small quantity of cement at Mr, B.. Smith's Hay, P. U. )ianultru0RBRos., \Vinclielsea Mt. Carmel John Hall is putting a brick founda- tion and cellar under his house,—Mr. Jas. Delahye, townliee Stephen, raised a large barn upon a stone wall on Mon day of last week.—Mr. H. Either let the contracts of supplying the necessary gravel for the townline between Step; hen and McGillivray, at the place on Friday last.—Mr. Archie Munro, jr., of 16th con., McGillivray, agreeably sur- prised his many friends the other day by bringing home his bride. We con- gratulate him and wish him many years of wedded bliss, • I, STRAY HEIFER. 1J There strayed onto the premises of the un- dersigned, North !n Lot 83, concession t ,Vs- borne,•on or about May 1st, a one -year-old heifer. Owner can have same by proving property and paying ox ia�c��_nee, Wu, WH1TE,Rodgervillc STOLEN. Y_ Notice is herby given that a bay mare pony was stolen from Lot i3,con.1, Usborne, on May Seth. If said pony is not returned in one week from this datelegal proceedings will be taken. Tune 3rd, 1500, MARX Cr,ARX, Exeter, EXECUTOR'S SALE YaIuti1c Earn Pr6icr!ij. Luau Mrs. Goodacre's store and dwelling at the north end of Main street, occupied by Robt. Paynter, egg and butter ex- porter, was destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock Friday morning. Chas, Haskett's furn iture warerooms adjoining and Leonard Fox's dry goods More and dwelling, only a few feet away, through the ac- tivity of the fire department and the adjacent water tank, were saved. Mr Paynter lost all his household effects, and considerable butter and egg); Loss about $1,500 on building and con- tents. Partly covered by insurance. The undersigned hereby offers for sale that valuable farm property, composed of lot own - hip of Hmber ay, contaih ning byradmeaof su emont one hundred acres. This is the farm of the late Thomas Ching, Esquire, and is one of the best in the County of Huron. There is erected upon the land a good brick house and first class outbuildings. The farm is well drained and well fenced, conveniently situated to market and in every particular a most desirable property, For terms and particulars apply to L. Barrister Exeter. SASE Executor, Exeter. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Hay School Report. The May monthly report for S. S, No. 2, is as follows. The names are in or der of merit: V-11. F. Chapman, G. E. Ross. IV—J. W Todd, Flora North• cott, A. J, Todd. Sr. III -3. R. O'Brien E. O'Brien, Jessie Munn. Jr. ITI—H F. Johnston, Ethel Northcott, J. R. Northcott. II -1:. ',J. Gould, W. E. 0 Brien, Luella Munn. II Pt.—Frank Northcott, Maggie Sutherby, J. Munn, I Pt.—Willie Gould, Ethel Harvey Ber- tie Northeott. The best spellers in the monthly spelling matches were:—IV -- Flora Northcott, Sr. III—Edgar O'Brien Jr. III, Freeborn Johnston. II—Willie O'Brien. II Pt.—Frankie Northcott. I Pt.—Willie Gould. In the matter of the estate of Messrs. Muir and Manning, of the Village of Kirkton, in the County of Huron, In- solvents. Notice is hereby given that Messrs. Muir and Manning, of the village of Eirkton, in the County of Huron, carrying on business as mat erchants village Eirkton, have made saidgnmeninder R. S. 0., 1887, C. 1241 and amending acts, of all their estates, credits and effects, to Arthur J. Rollins of the village of Exeter, in the County of Huron, for the general benefit of their creditors. A meeting of the creditors of the said Muir and Manning will be held at the office of L H. Dickson, in the village. of Exeter, on Sat- urday, the 0th day of June, 1805, at the hour 3 o'clock p. m.,• to receive a statement of affairs, to appoint Inspectors and. for the ordering of the affairs of the estate general- l'Creditors are requested to file their claims -with the assignee, or his solicitor, with the proofs and particulars thereof required by the said statue, on or before the said day of meeting LEWIS H. DICKSON, ARTHUR J. ROLLINS,. Solicitor for Assignee. Assignee Grand Bend Usborne On Thursday last a team. of horses belonging to Mr. Donald McInnes and driven by his hired man, while left standing' on the road while he was in- to a neighbor's house getting a drink, ran away, breaking the harness and wagon badly. The horses escaped un- hurt,—Mr. John Slemon has moved his residence from Elimville to his farm on the St. Mary's Road and will occupy it shortly.—In the absence of the minis ter who was attending conference, there was no preaching in the Metho- dist church on Sunday last. However, a service of prayer was conducted by Robt. Ricks.—A large number will go to Exeter on Friday morning to here Charles Tupper and Sir John Car- ling on the political issues of the day.— The Chosen Friends of this section in tend picnicking at Grand Bend to day (Thursday ) Sharon, Mr: and Mrs Nestle of -Zurich spent Sunday with friends here.—Mr.. Ma whinny, of Khiva was in our burg on Sunday,—Mrs, Johnston who has been visiting relatives around Sharon and in Hay for the past two weeks returned to her home in London on Tuesday,— Mr May who went to Woodstock last week to attend a meeting of the Pores ters, has returned.—Mr. Josiah Kestle is visiting in Goderich for a few days, —Mr, W. H. Kestie was in Goderich this week on the Jury.— Mr. John Rowe has disposed of a fine horse to Mr. Clark. T, 3. Amy had several men en• gaged on. Tuesday in raising one of hie barns, Mr. Amy is going to put new supports under it ---.Quite a number front this vicinity attended the conven- tion held at Ailsa Craig on Tuesday week, Mr. Bred: the Patron Candidate for this riding was one of the speakere. During the severe electrical thunder storm on Sunday last the residence of Mr, Devine, of Lake Road West, was struck by lightning and although the house was not destroyed considerable damage was deme. Wilidows were broken, a•bedstead split to atoms and the family which were all in at the time were badly stunned, At time of writing all were in bed but are likely to recover from the shock. TIDAL WAVE.—About the time of the storm an immense tidal wave arose in Lake Huron and the water went up to an immense height, tossing boats in every direction and landing a great number on shore, However it did not last long and the angry waters soon re- ceded to their natural level. .QenSall A petition in favor of incorporation was presented last week for,, signature, and was largely signed by the rate- payers and business meu.—The Misses Maggie and Jennie Buchanan, the two eldest daughters of Mr. Wm. Buchan- an, of•this village, left here on Wednes- day evening for Carberry, Manitoba, where they intend spending some time ,with their brother Willi.' in, as well as with relatives and frier ;: in that sec• tion.—On Wednesday of .ernoon last a very pleasing event, took place at the home of Mr. Robert Carlisle, sr., of Hay township. We refer to the marriage of his daughters, Miss Nellie E., and Miss Jennie J., the former to Mr. G. A Halliday, general merchant, of Brussels, and the latter to Mr. G. A. Found, hard- ware merchant, of Whitechurch. The marriage ceremony, which made four joyous hearts beat as double one, was performed by Rev. J. S. .Henderson, of Carmel Presbyterian church, and very shortly afterwards the happy couples drove into the village to catch the ex- press trains. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Halli- day took a trip south, while Mr. and Mrs. Found took the north train for their home in Whitechurch. A very large number assembled at the depot to see the young couples and to bid fare. well to the Misses Maggie and Jennie Buchanan who were leaving by the same train for Manitoba. We join the many friends of the happy young coup - in wishin them Ion and continued Usborne Council The Council met on the 6th inst., after the Court of Revision had closed. Alt members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Keddy—Hunkin, that the Assessment Roll for 1896 as revised, be accepted, and an order drawn on the Treasurer for the Assessor's salary. Carried. Delbridge—Keddy, that the clerk be instructed to procure for the use of the Municipality a ten year register as required by the new Regis. tration Act, for Ontario, being Chap. 17, Statutes Ontario 1896. Carried. Delbridge—Hunter, that James Alien's name, be substituted for C. Godbolts as pathmaster in Division No. 8, S. E. Ward, Carried. On motion of J, Hunter, seconded by W. Keddy, the Council Adjourn to meet again, Satur- day, July 4th at 2 p, m. Parties hay ing registration to make will do so at once and prevent prosecution. Blanks may be had of any post -master and the postage on the same is nothing. G. W. HOLMAN, Clerk, Bicycles! Bicycles! Bicycles!! The THE COUNTY COUNCIL pfuRr cOmmi • MINUTES OF TIIE JUNE SESSION BEGUN • LAST TUESDAY. SIR CHARLES TUPPER, —Accompanied by— SIR JOHN CARLING, Will address a meeting of the Electors —in --- -_-_-On.—. Friday Morning, June 12th, '96 A. procession will form at the station at 9,30 a. tn. on arrival of train, and proceed to the speaking ground. The Premier'stime being limited, the Speaking will begin promptly at 10 o'clock. This will be the only chance to hear SIR CHARLES in this campaign, Plenty of accommodation for an im- mense gathering. -Let their be a Monster Rally, »,. Everybody Welcome! • Reserved. Seats for Ladies. God Solve the Queen. Owing to insufficient room in my premises have decided to go out oc 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. and get a snap. Must be sold at once. J. H. CREIVE, Come les g g happiness through life. The Council assembled last Tuesday at 3 o'clock, all the members reported present. The following communications were read and referred to the committees named: From Sheriff Gibbons, asking for the purchase of a new flag. Executive. From S. Caldwell, re assessment of A. E. Cullis in the police village of Man- chester. Special. Report of T. F. Chamberlain, inspec- tor of prisons, on the colidition of the county jail. County Property. The following petitions re school mat- ters were referred, to the Education committee: Trustees of S. S No. 11, Grey; trustees and ratepayers of Hay and Stephen; trustees and ratepayers of school section No. 6 Grey, The report of the county jailer, audi- tors and treasurers, were sent to the County Property and Finance commit- tees. Council then adjourned till 10 a. m. Wednesday. Greenway. Rev, 8. A. Carrier, of Grand Bend, preached e very interesting and in- structive sermon to the Maccabees and their friends in Boston Methodist church Sunday—The annual garden party of the Ladies Band of Willing Workers, in connection with Boston Methodist Church, will be in Mr. II.Eggert's garden, opposite the church, on Friday evening June 19th. The young people will be entertained with a foot ball match, also music by Mr. Grout's Or- chestra and addresses by several speak- ers. A good time is expected.—Several of' our Iced Reformers and Conserva- tives attended the demonstration at Ailsa Craig last Monday,—The Execu- tors of the estate of the late C, H. 'Wil- son, Sr., will sell. by public auction the household goods nex t Sat u rd ay evening, --Mr. H. Bowman and R. Hutchinson, Councillors of McGillivray, did a fine job in grading the town 'line and other roads last week, Our roads are made too flat and this grader is just what is needed to put them in genskeehape. Lightning struck Mrs. Dtpl rid two of her children last Sabb 'th evening. Dr. Caw who attended them, thinks they will recover. It is reported all the clothing was torn off the little girl.— Mr, C. H. Wilson's child is very sick and only slight hopes of its recovery is entertained.—Mr. Thomas Stinson and his daughter Mary, of Bayfield, visited friends here last week. W. J. Wilson and Mr. Stinson drove across the coun- try to Thedford on a pleasure trip. Thedford is noted for its quietness and delicious fruit. They have abundance of ripe strawberries at the present time. Grand Bend Park The season has apparently opened here and people from all directions are beginning to hold their annual picnics. Ou May 25th, Miss Salkeld's school met here and enjoyed a most pleasant time —the day being fine. Boating and sailing were the principal enjoyment in the morning; and base ball and other games in the afternoon. Six young gentlemen, from Stratford, have been spending a couple of weeks with Mr. Spackman. The grounds are looking beautiful and clean. He has also great- ly added to the appearance of the Park by making gravel roads in all directions trimming trees, etc. June 5th was, however, the greatest day this season. About 500 people being present from different sections of the country. Cor- bett Presbyterian Sabbath School, Grand Bend Sabbath School, Miss Mor- rison's public school and the 1. 0. F. from Farquhar attending. Boating was the principle enjoyment of the day. Foot racing and other games were in- dulged ndulged in and prizes given to the child - rein. The sport all over all returned home feeling satisfied with the day's amusements. Mr. A. Cornell, of Park hill, has leased the dining hall for the season and has now opened it for the convenience of the public. Saturday June 6th, a large picnic from West Williams was held; also one from Eden (Usborne Township.) They were fa- vored with good weather, fine boating, etc., and all enjpyed themselves im- mensly. Mr. John Hunter and family, of Usborne, accompanied by friends from Iowa, are at present spending a week in Alderside Cottage.—Perch fishing has commenced and parties de- siring a good day's: angling cannot do better than come here. SECOND DAY WEDNESDAY. Council resumed. A request from Lieut -Col, Wilson for a grant of 25 cents per day to the non-eom. officers and men of the 33rd Batt. when out in camp was sent to Executive committee, Forty accounts were referred to the Finance committee, and the report of the County Commissioner to Road and Bridge committee. A motion by Messrs. Dulmage and Sotheran to refer any appeals from the report of the Equalization committee as to equalization assessment to the Coun- ty J udge was carried. A motion to add Tiplady's bridge, on the boundary of Hullett and Goderich, to the list of county bridges, was sent to Road and Bridge committee, and a motion for a grant of $25 to each of the three Farmers' Institutes was sent to Executive committee, Council then adjourned till 2 o'clock The London Conference Stratford, June 3rd.—The following is among the draft of the list of stations ofIthe London Conference of the Metho- dist Church, 1896:— ST. MARYS DISTRICT. St. Marys—John L. Learoyd, Richard Service, supernumery. Granton—T. E. Harrison. Lucan—J. E. Ford. Ailsa Craig—C. Barltrop. Kirkton—Thomas J. Snowden, P. H. B. Woodham—J. C. Nethercott, Wm. Birks, 351 St. Claren's Ave. (Toronto) superannuated. Nis- souri—R. J. Hosking (Welburn.) Kin • tore—Stephen Nott. Thamesford—H. D. Meyer. EXETER DISTRICT Fullerton: On Wednesday a little son. of Mr. James Jackson sustained injury' ies by beingrun over by a wagon. One leg was broken and the other in- jured. The boy is doing nicely and no Merchant Tailor serious results are anticipated, Aet to compel loan companies to ob.. tain an annual license for the Provin- cial Treasurer - Act providing for the giving of no lice by the county treasurer before land is seined for taxes. Act to change the hour of municipal nominations from 12 to 1 o'clock. Act enabling trustees of separate schools to issue debentures for thirty years instead of twenty years, and pro- viding for the establishment of an edu- cational council for conducting depart- mental examinations. Act to amend the municipal act, pro- viding for the auditing of the statement of municipals accounts and in other ways making the statement of more practical use in acquainting the electors with the condition of municipal financ- es before nomination day. An act providing that no persons, who is not a resident of Ontario orQue- bee, shall hunt moose, elk, reindeer, cariboo or other deer without a license. An act enabling municipal councils of cities and towns to provide for the establishment of public slaughter hous- es to be under the control of the local Boards of Health. The act further pro- vides for the inspection of every mulch cow kept in the city or town. Bill providing that every bake shop shall be provided with wash room, clos- ets and other conveniences necessary for the comfort of the employes; sleep- ing places of the employes to be separ- ate from the bake shop, which will be provided with proper fire escapes; also limiting the hours of employment of sixty hours a week. p m. Council then resumed. Accounts from Nos. 1 to 99 from the Inspector of the House of Refuge were referred to Finance committee. Mayor Holmes and Dr. Gunn, of Clin- ton, waited on the Council with refer- ence to the erection of a general hospit- al for the county in that town. They intended using the $10,000 obtained from the Stavely estate for the building and equipment of the institution, and asked the council to make a grant to- wards its maintenance. The matter was referred to the Special committee to cousidet and report. A clause in the Education committee's report at last session, appointing arbi- trators in a school section dispute be- tween Nos. 5 and 9, Turnberry, and U. S. S. No. 4, was rescinded. The report of the Warden's commit- tee was read and adopted. Mr. Burns, of Bayfield, called for the returns ordered at last session regard- ing the salaries of the county officials. On motion of Messrs. Kennedy and Cooper, a resolution of sympathy and condolence with Reeve John Sherritt, on the death of his wife, was unani- mously passed. Messrs. McKenzie and Girvin asked that a refund of $78 be made the town- ship of Ashfield, the amount expended on Finn's bridge, L. R. W. Referred to Road and Bridge committee. Council then adjourned till 2 oclock Thursday, Exeter (Main Street)—H. W. Locke, Exeter (James Street)—N. R. Willough- by, Elimville.—G. Jewett and W. J. Ashton. Parkhill --John Mille. Centralia —W. H. Butt. Crediton—J. G. Yelland. Birr—R. J. Garbutt, LL. B. Bryanston —J. Henderson. Sylvan—John Hart, (Parkhill) Grand Bend -G. H. Thomp- son (Corbett.) GODERICH DISTRICT Goderich (North street) Jos. Edge, Goderich, (Victoria Street) J. Ward. Clinton (Rattenbury street,) R. Millyard. Clinton (Ontario Street) W, J. Ford, L. L. B.; Henry A, Newcombe, superannu- ated, Seaforth—Stephen Bond. Homes- ville—G. W. Andrews, B. A. Bayfield F, J. Oaten. Varna—Webster W. Leech. Hensall—W. E. Kerr, Kippen—W. 3. Waddel (Hensall.) Dungannon—S. Swan. Nile—J. W. Pring. Benmiller E. Olivant, Henry E. Currie. Do Not Do This. Do not be induced to buy any other if you have made up your mind to take Hood's Sarsaparilla. Remember that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures when all others fail. Do not give up in despair because other medicines have failed to help you. Take Hood's Sarsaparilla faithfully and you may rasonabty ex- pect of be cured. Hood's Pills are purely vegetable, carefully prepared from the best ingre- dients. 25e. Pure, rich blood is the true cure for nervousness, and Hood's Sarsaparilla is the One Ture Blood Purifier and nerve tonic, Some of the New Laws Around About Us, Mitchell: Mr. J. M. McAlpine, gents' furnisher, Glencoe, formerly of Mitchell, has assigned. St. Marys: Frank Pollock, a former resident of this place, who has been a contributor of prose and poetry to some of the leading Canadian journals for some time, left last week for Cuba. He will furnish a series of articles for some of the. leading American papers on the Uation there. St. Marys: Miss Polly Dewey, a high- ly respected yeeing lady, 30 years of age, died at the residence of her parents here the other day. Her death was not unexpected, as she had been suffering for over a year with cancer in the breast Although she had several oper- ations performed in the London Hospit- al, her condition continued to grow v,erste The use of the knife seemed oialy to mature the disease, which was eating her life away. •Seaforth: On Friday last, Mr, Robt. Campbell, of McKillop, with his brother and daughter, was coming into Sea - forth with a span of horses and a double carriage, and when a short dis- tance north of the first concession, the horses got freightened and upset the vehicle into the ditch, Mr. Campbell very pluckily held on to the horses and kept them from running away, al- though he got his leg pretty badly bruised, and was pretty badly shaken up. His brother escaped injury, but we are sorry to learn that Miss Camp- bell did not escape so fortunately. She had her leg broken between the knee and ankle. Parkhill: Mrs. Hannah C. Barry, mother of Mrs. S. B. Head, died very suddenly on Thursday morning of last week. She had lived with Mr. Head's family since last fall and some time ago had a stroke of paralysis, but had al- most recovered from the effects, in fact she was considered to be in better health than she had been for a long time. Deceased retired at the usual hour on Wednesday night in good spirits, and early the next morning Mrs. Head heard her breathing heavily and went to her room. A physician was speedily sent for, but she died shortly after he arrived. Mrs. Barry was over 68 years of age, and her kind, agreeable and amiable disposition en- deared her to all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Below will be found a summarized description of some of the new laws which were enacted by the Ontario Legislature during the last session: The act to amend the Judicature Act provides that all actions brought againt municipal corporations in re- spect to injuries sustained through non repair of streets, roads or sidewalks, shall be tried by a judge without a jury and enables peace officers against whom actions are brought to have the same security for costs as police magistrates or justices of the peace, • An act relating to dower in certain cases provides that where the wife of an owner of land has been living apart from her husband for five years or more, and the husband sells or mort- gages the land, the purchaser may ap- ply to a judge of the High Court and have the same relieved. Act to prevent the profanation of the Lord's Day, provides that farmers shall be punished the same as workingmen, tradesmen and others who are convict- ed for working on Sunday. Act making good all transfers of pro- perty by married women since 1873, notwithstanding the fact that their husbands have not joined in such trans- fers. Act imposing a license of $50 a day on travelling circuses. An act to reduce the number of coun- ty councillors, providing that county councils in counties of under 40,000 in habitants shall elect twelve , members: of more than 40,000 and less than 60,- 000, fourteen members; over $60,000 sixteen members; also for the dividing of the county into districts and the election of members by direct vote;' new couneillore to be elected for two y ears.:; 3tUltTitS KING—In Stephen, on the 9th inst, the wife of Eli King, of a son. FOUND—CARLISLE. —In Hay, June 3rd by Rey. J. S. Henderson, Miss Jennie Carlisle, to Mr. G. A. Found, White- church. HALLIDAY—CARLISLE.—In Hay, June 3rd, by Rev. J. S. Henderson, Miss Nellie Carlisle, to Mr. G. A. Halliday, Brussels. WORDEN.—DRAKE.—At St. Thomas Church rectory, Brussels, on June 3rd, by Rey. Rural Dean Hodgins, Mr, Charles Worden, to Miss Mary M. Drake, both of the township of Rib - bort, FARNCOMB—MAULSON—On June 3rd, at St. Simon's Church, Toronto, by the Rev. Street Macklem, 'assisted by the Rev. Canon Farneomb, Frederick W. Farncomb, of London, to Eleanor Louisa Maulson, daughter of Frede- rick Maulson, Esq, Toronto. DFn.T101 MINERS.—in Exeter, on the 5th inst., Case Miners, aged 53 years and 4 months. JORDAN—At the House of Refuge, Clin- ton, on June 1st, Thomas Jordan, of Goderich township, aged 64 years.