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The Exeter Advocate, 1896-9-10, Page 8CASK � ---AND- 0 PRICE h S Wie The ADvOCArE from now to Jan. 1st ilarsuestan 1897 for only 35 wilts, On Wednesday 2nd inst., at Ingersol, ad° Ne- Lt -1akifto , •Mr. John Atkinson and Miss Annie Miss Eva Newton has opened a dress Horton, both of this place, were insulted malting shop opposite the post office in t11e hale bonds; of matrimony.. They and is prepared to make dresses to the arrived home on Thursday last and latest American styles, Prices models. have settled down to the stern •realities ate, of wedded life on Andrew Street. The 2beeinin1e Institute Meeting. ADvo &.Tn extends congratulations. A meeting of the Directors • of the ie"tmal ?Mention Exeter Public Library was bald in the i4ir. Wnt. Hawksltaw, of St, Marys, reading. room, on Tuesday Sept. 8th shook hands with many of his old and after passing a number of accomits friends iu town, on Thursday last.— and other business. It was decided to Mr. John Manning left on Thursday immediately expend the sum of $40 last to attend the Toronto Exhibition. for new books, FIe intends visiting friends in Hamill A Great Offer. spent before returning. home Miss Moir town, spent Saturday and Sunday in The ADVOCATE and Weekly flail, or Farm and Fireside; will be furnished the guest of Miss Cora Manning.—Miss from now to the end of the year as the Elliot, of Mitchell, has been visiting her remarkable low figure of 40c. Now is sister, Mrs. D. A. Anderson during the the time to subscribe. The Mail is the past week.—Messrs. A. Ford and T. leading paper of Canada, and is alone Brown, wheeled over to St. Marys on worth more money than we askfor Monday last.—Mrs. Dr, Hyndman :has both ournals, We cannot male this returned from visiting friends in. Inger great offer without a loss, but we are sola, and Wyoming.—Mrs. E. Christie, determined to run the circulation of spent the fore part of this week in <)T3I CLQ' �..w Mme.<..,,....� Busy! Busy!! Busy!!! New Fall stock,,almost complete New Dress Goods just Opened. New Coats and Jackets all in New Fall Millinery. All ready for you. C0Comein and see our Lovely New 3 Fall Stock, Stores close at 8.30 each evening excepting Wednesday and Saturday. a As STEWART. �e LOCAL JOTTINGS 35 cents paysfor the ADVOCATE from now to 1st Jan., 1597. A Mr. McAllister, of Goderieh, is the latest addition to the House of Refuge. Rev. Bray sprained his ankle badly while jumping over a fence on Satur- day. Mr. Walker, who bought Mr. Leslie's property. has moved to Blake and, is now busy taking stock ,; Messrs. Ed. Bissett and Frank Snell played base -ball with Forest against Strathroy on Monday last. a' Mr. B. Higgins, of Usborne, has im- proved the appearance of his property on Huron St. by removing some of the trees. Robert Lang of Exeter has placed an order for 1SG0 apple barrels with Geo. McEwen, of this :place.—Hensali Ob- server. At the Epworth League Convention held here last week Mr. W. II. Parsons was appointed President for the Exetei District. Mrs, Oke, Sr., Huron. St. east, is beautifyiug her property by an addition of a granolithic pavement. Mr, Alf, Sheere is doing the work. Mr. Joseph Cobbledick, our enter- prising grain merchant, has rented the elevator at Clandebcye, and will in future run it in connection with his business here. Through some mistake Barton Hoop er was not credited with his standing at the recent examinaticns for third. class. He and E. Pickard both succeed- ed in passing. The third croquet match between the Exeter and Clinton. Clubs was played at Clinton on Labor day. The score at the conclusion of play stood, Exeter 5 games and Clinton 1. A Bruce county farmer was so dis- gusted at being offered only 10 cents a bag for his apples that he drove off the Walkerton market and dumped the apples in heaps on the road on the way home. Bro. Geo. Jackson, District Deputy Sons England, of Clinton, paid his offic- ial visit to Exeter Lodge on Monday night last. Bro. Jackson was highly pleased with the work done by the officers and during the evening init. eated two candidates. Mr, E. R. Lang's barn at Langford was destroyed by fire, and in conse- quence of information laid by him Mr, William Reid and his son Edward were arrested. Mr, Reid is the Postmaster of Langford. A. young son of Mr. John Essery, Us• borne, met with a very painful acci- dent on Tuesday last. The little fel- low was playing around the barn yard when a colt flicked him in the face, breaking the.lower jaw badly. It will be some weeks before he will recover, ]firs. James Miller, Sr., of the 2nd Con., of McGillivray, met with a pain- ful accident one day last week. She was seeking eggs in a mow which was nearly full of grain and fell a distance of about 20 feet. Her collar bone was broken and one arm dislocated, She is doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. One day last week a valunblo horse belonging to Mr, John Ford, I ,ake Road, ran into a gang -plow, the handle en- tering the animals side about eight „inches near the front leg eansi.ng a very yainful wound. A mare belong- ing to Mr. Wm, Penhale, Stephen, met with a very similar accident while pasturing in the field last week, a snag running into her udder several inches. The anniversary services of the Trivitt Memorial church was held. oa Sunday last, and notwithstanding the very inclement weather a large attend- ance was present each service, The Rev. McCosh, R. D., and rector of Christ Church, Chatham, occupied the pulpit both morning aad evening. His die - courses were eloquent,appropriateand of a very impressive character, his diction being beautiful and his metaphors marvellous word pictures, and were highly appreciated by all present. Rev. Hodgins, R. D., of Seaforth, was unable to be present owing to the continued rains, thus the induction service of RevBray was taken by Rev. McCosh and the sermon in the afternoon was preached by Rey, Bray. The offertory on all oecassions amounted to $75. Boy Wanted. A good strong boy wanted to learn the art of printing. Apply at this office the ADvoCuTE upto water mark. Clinton.—llliss Lot tie Jefferson, whohas highbeen spending the past mouth visiting Connell it Proceedings. relatives here, left for her home in St. The Council met at the Town Rall, Marys, on Tuesday.—Thos. Willis. Jr., Exeter, September 4th, 1896. All mem deft Wednesday morning, for Honsall, bers present. The minutes of previous where he has secured employment,- meeting read and ponfu•med, Carling NIr. James ]lissett, Jr., wife and dangh- Snell, orders as follows:—H. Spick ter, left for their home in London on man, $11,03, account; John Southcott, Thursday. -Mr. Thos, Powell, of Turn. 530.00. night watch service; Murray Co berry, is visiting at Mr. Richard Davis' $57,00 for Horse power pump; George —Mr. Reg, Elliott, spent Sundayin town Bissett 58.00 postage, 1894'5 '6; W. H. and returned to Toronto, on Monday Bice, $15,25" street watering to date: accompanied by Mrs. Elliot and family and J. N, Howard, $60 86 Electric light- who have been spendiug the past ing to lst September. Carried. Tenders month with her mother, Mrs. I. Carling, for gravel were examined, and Geo. —Mr. ,Herb Smith and newly wedded Ford's and C. Wilson's, being the lowest bride, of Detroit, are spending their $2.50 for screened, and $2.25 for un- honeymoon with friends and relatives screened, was accepted, on motion of C. in and around town.—Arthur Kemp. is Snell, seconded by W. Treble. Taylor attending the Industrial fair at Toren- -Snell, that ,T. Hartnolt's offer to to this week. -Mics Smith returned break stone at 68c. per load, be accept- from Seaforth last week and has re- ed, Carried. Snell—Carling, that J. sumed her position as milliner with E. W. Elliot insure the Town Hall build- J. Spackman & Co.-Netta Frayne has ing in $250000 and contents $500.00. returned home after visiting her grand Carried. Taylor -Treble, that the mother in London,—Miss Urquhart has Reeve and Deputy -Reeve, look after again taken charge of Mr. Stewart's the interests at the meeting to be held millinery department.—Mr. T. H. Me- in Goderieh, for the division of the Callum is attending Toronto Fair this County into County Council Districts. week.—Charley Percy, of Port Huron, Carried. Carling—Treble, that any is the guest of his uncle, Dr. Browning, three of the Council be a committee to -Miss Lillie Welsh, milliner, has re- direct the gravelling of the streets, sumed her charge in . Clinton,—Mr. Carried. The Council adjourned until Will Abbot, of Toronto, is .visiting his the 3rd Friday iu September at 8 brother, Mr, Jas Abbot -John Mellis, o'clok i m. of Seaforth, spent Monday in town.- M. EACziETT, Clerk. Rev. Locke, who hasbeen in Sarnia for the past three weeks having an operation performed on his eyes, re turned home on Tuesday. -Rev. B, Clement, a former pastor of James St, Methodist church, will preach in Main St. Church on Sunday next.—Mrs. H. J. Glanville, of Pottersburg, is visiting her mother and sisters in town. She arrived on Monday and will remain some weeks.—Miss J. Gould reached home on Tuesday. She has enjoyed a three week's vacation with friends in Stratford. -Mr. and Mrs. E. Treble, spent a few days in McGillivray this week visiting relatives and friends,— D. A. Anderson, L. D. S„ and wife, are. attending the Toronto Fair.—Miss Annie Stewart, of Brechin, sister of Mr, J. A. Stewart, of the Big Cash Store, is the guest of her brother.—Miss Woollatt has returned to take up the thread of her duties.—Wm, Armstrone, formerly of this place, but now of Imlay City, Mich, is visiting his brother, Irvine Armstrong. Mr. Robt. Lang, of Exeter, was in town on 'i'uesday, making arrange- ments for the shipment of a large num- ber of apples which he has purchased in this neighborhood. Mr, Lang has sold. 7,500 barrels to a Glasgow firm. Parkhill Gazette Review. The Womens' Missionary tea was held on Wednesday at Miss Harrison's and was very successful in every way. After the tea a well selected program was rendered and all participating were well received and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by the members and their friends. • Pumpkin pie is likely to be decided• ay scarce this year, as the crop of pump- kins, as well as of squashes, is a failure. An insect, equally as destructive as the army worm, has done very destructive work among these vegetables, Farm- ers state that nearly a complete crop had been destroyed by the mischievous bug. On Monday while F. J. Knight was working in the cellar of his new house be was suddenly taken with severe paths coursing up and down one of his legs, which soon began to swell. caus- ing much anxiety, He returned to his al aid was summoned, mmoned home where medic w u , but affected member is still painful and he is now .obliged to move around by the aid of crutches. A very interesting game of Lacrosse was played between. Mitchell andExet- er teams on Monday morning last. The game proved very exciting from start to finish and was very even. From the personnel of the two teams it was thought that the Mitchellites had de- cidely the beat of it, but our fellows put up a nluckly game, and at the finish each had scored two goals, Shipments, Mr. P. Curtin shipped two carloads of cattle on Saturday for the English markets. Messrs. Prior SJ Armstrong shipped a carload of hogs to Ingersoll on Tuesday, Mr. McLellan, of Stratford, shipped two/carloads of oats to the West Indies on Wednesday. The Dashwood flax mills ships a car of flax seed to Baden to -day (Thursday,) Mr. John Wood shipped a car load cattle on Thursday. Exeter School Beard Minutes. Report of Exeter Public School for quarter ending August 31st,1896. The following are the minutes duly passed at the meetings held. June 24th -Per resolution—minutes of previous meet. ting -acceptance of reports incompet• ent of council and fence committees. Per E. 'Howard and P. Frayne, that all interior repairs required be left in the hands of the repairs committee with power. Per Dr. Lutz and W. J. "Car ling, that the prepayment of account of Mr. Jas. Beer, of $10.94 for lumber and labor be sustained. Legislative grant announced $221, Per Dr. Lutz and P. Frayne, that the resignation of of Miss Jeckeil be accepted, a suitable recommend given and the vacancy filled by the Inspector through the chair. Per Dr. Lutz and W. J. Carling that the cleaning of belfry and placing of screens on the tower be left to the re- pairs committee with power. Per E. Howard and W. J. Carling, that in re turn for the thorough cleaning and weeding of the grounds the hay there on be given to Mr, E. rollick. Per. Dr. Lutz and P. Frayne that the entrance fees of all candidates for the leaving examination be paid through the prin- cipal by the Board. Per Dr. Lutz ad- journment, July 29th—Per Dr. Lutz and P. Frayne, that the amount to be requested from the Council for school purposes for the ensuing financial year be $2700. Per P. Frayne and E. How- ard, that the following account be paid. S. Fanson, cleaning pipe, 50c. Per E. Howard and P. Frayne, that the follow- ing tender for whitening walls be ac eepted, James Taylor $23.50. Per Dr. Lutz adjournment. August 26th.— Per resolution—minutes of previous meeting. Per W. J. Carling and E. Howard, that the report of the chair advising the engagement on reference to the Inspector of Miss Jessie M. Rob- ertson, of Goderich, late primary teach er, in S. S. No. 8, Hay, for the vacancy in.No.7 Department be declared ap- proved. Per E. Howard and Dr. Lutz, that the following prepayment on cer- tificate of the chair be sustained, G. Bawden labor and material $3.50. Per E. Howard. and Dr. Lutz, that the fol- lowing accounts be paid:—E. Follick, slating blackboards $3.50; Jas. Taylor, whitening walls and ceilings as per contract, $23.50. Per W. J. Carling and E. Howard, that the half yearly report of the Inspector be accepted as read. Per Dr. Lutz, that the chair make enquiry in reference to the Prin- cipal's suggestion governing non-resi- dents and report at the next meeting of the Board. Per Dr. Lutz and W. J. Carling, that, half the usual fee for non residents in the case of Mr. Jas. Wal ker be remitted and the balance held as covered by his village assessment: Per E. Howard adjournment. NoTE.—It will be of interest to the. people of Exeter to know that the half yearly report of the Inspector above referred to pronounces the school grounds, fences and trees excellent, the 'accommodation for 'pupils sufficient, the classification standing and progress of the pupils satisfactory, the work of the teachers for the advancement of the pupils faithful and earnest, and the work of the past year a substantial gain, Its concluding remark is "that the school house grounds and standing of the school is a credit to both trustees and teachers and that the ratepayers. get splendid value for the money spent in its connection," In addition the in coming' teacher is recommended by him as well able to aid in retaining this verdict for the school. J. Gnrno, Secretary. Labor Day Sports. Labor Day was pretty generally observed by the people of Exeter and consequently a large number turned out to witness the sports under the auspices of the Exeter Band, The day was all that could be desired and the program was well filled and keenly contested. Following is a summary:— Boys' race, Howard Powell and Hilton Evans; boys. race, 100 yards, Flank Taylor, F. Moore; girls' race—Norma Bobier Addie Witwer; running long jump—H. Munroe, P. Baker; Running hop step-and-jump—M. Mar- tin, 56ft. 6in., P. Baker, 33ft. lin; standing hop -step -and jump -R. Bart - let, P, Baker; mens' race. (over 40;) C. Snell, J. T. Westcott; Running high jump—M. Martin, F, Willis; running. race—F. Willis, M. Martin; dress race, Frank Walters, R. Southcott; fatigue race—Zinger and Walters, Taylor and: Walters; tug-of-war•—Emanuel Bissett and W. Delve, captains, the former's team winning. A bowling match also took place between chosen sides as fellows. S. Westaway, G. Bissett, T. W. Hawkshaw, N D. Hurdon, First game, 4 Second " 10 14 Spicer's side thus won, smokes ? C. Snell, R. H. Collins,. E. H. Fish, D. Spicer, First game, 11 Second 12 23 How about the Mr. Wm. J. Jewel, a young farmer living near Whitby, shot himself dead. He was despondent on account of poor health. The Goderich apple evaporating fac- tory commenced work last week, and is now running full time with a large staff of employes. Bert Clemo, the 13 -year-old lad who ran away from home in Ridgetown, was found by his father at Chatham on Monday and brought back. James McMinn, of Walkerton, had a leg broken while trying to make a run in a game of ball, at Walkerton. The catcher of the opposite team fell on him. The Minister of Justice has recom• mended the pardon of Thomas McCon- key, the Pembroke youth who was sent to Kingston Penitentary for two years for arson. Adam Hatten, of Palmerston, while engaged a few days ago making a wedge with an axe, had the misfortune to seriously cut the index finger of his left hand. Petitions are being circulated, ask- ing for the release of Donald McLeod, convicted of firing a barn in Kincardine township in 1891, and sentenced to thirteen years in the penitentiary. Jas. Riley was found dead in the stables of Mr. Slattery, butcher, at W Ottawa with a gash in hie head. he- ther it is a case of a horse -kick or of foul play is as yet an open question. Mr. Edward Vanderlip, J. P., Lang- ford, was found in an unconscious con- dition Wednesday morning. It ap- pears that he started out to do his morning work, and when a shortdis- tance from the house must have fallen and hurt his head. Mr. Vanderlip now lies in a precarious condition. David McArdle has been sentenced for biting the ear off a man named Beattie at Stratford. Since the trial he effected a settlement with Beattie, giving the latter $200 as 'recompense for damage tohsea i r. In view of this the sentence was suspended, and bail taken in sureties of $1,000 for future good behavior. While Mrs. Joseph Pineau, of Ander- son. was picking up some kindling wood, she got hold of a piece of board, withtrotten leather tacked to it—sup- posed to be a'.'piece of an old trunk. She gave it a jerk, when ten pieces of money dropped, out. They proved to be old French coin of the time of Louis XVI;, dated from 1780 to 1789. 5'2 Sous —Cayenne Colonial." ==stem's. calcar.. Laurier's Cabinet Interests the politicians and makes heart -burning amongst theedisappointed ones, but the question is not half as important to you as the more SO AL ONE Of where you can procure the best goods for the least possible price. This hot weather we have been a little quiet in ,the advertising line, but wish you to know that We are in the Swim As the saying is, and we are prepaled to give you good goods at right prices in, all lines, Carling Bros. DIRECT EXPORTERS. Highest price paid for Produce. HE"K WIRTKR�FALL JAKETS! We have just opened a large importation of Jackets from two of the best German Manufacturers, Our prices are very low en jackets this year. Never were lower. Big Lot of New Tweed Dress Goods. A large number of very Fancy Dress Stuffs, now in. 1.1011111 ,-TEA! TEAL, We have received a Big Consignment of Teas direct . from Japan and can sell you this at wholesale prices. It is the new pickings of tea, and if you ask for the " M a pia Leaf" Japan tea, you will get the best 25 cent a lb. tea in Western Ontario. E. J. S '" ACK AN &, CO., Smell's Block, Exeter JOIRSTOITS' Snap Prices. We succeeded this week in getting a few lines of goods at snap prices and offer them to the public at close figures, These are a few of the things that will pay you to look at and purchase if you require. Hyson Points. A good line of (Hyson Points,) in tea regularly sold for 40cts. now 25c. A line of Bik. to Mix at same price Dry Goods. 1 piece all linen Crash Toweling 5cts. • 3 dozen men's braces worth. re„ gtilarly , 40cts, will be sold for 25cts. 2 pieces heavy Union Tweed, fine make, wears better than any cotton- ade, kr 25cts. A line of heavy white Cotton 5ets.; 9 :pieces wide plaid dress goods 121-c, Fine Shoes. A bargain in fine shoes, for Gents new shapes only 81 75; see our heavy Plow shoes, for 81 00, solid leather, a dandy and a wearer. C. C. Johnston. TORONTO AND .BETUltN. From Sept. lst to llth inclusive. SINGLE FARE On Sept. 3rd, 8th and 10th. $2.65. All tickets good for return until Sept, 14th, 1896. FULL IliPORMATION FROM C, Knight, Agent, Exeter, One of The Finest Selections of Window Shades in the town can be found at the Market Store. We can suit you in quality, color and price. We have the very newest in Ladies Black or Tan Oxford Shoes.. Prises 75c, 51.00, 51.50, $1.75,. 52.25. . Turnip Seed. Skirvings P. top; Halls West burgs Elephant or Monarch Sutton{„+; Champion. All at prices away down. Market Depot. J0 I. BOSS Wanted—An Idea of omenme imple of sosimple thing to patent? Protect -your ideas; they _may bring you 'wealth. Write JOHN WEDDi3RBURN 8t CO. , Patent Attor- neys Washington, 'D. C., for their d]„ x00 prize otter and list of two hundred inventions wanted.. S wwwweamok HOP.'. UTC�iER at the•NEd BUTCHER SHOP, on Saturday, for Sausage Rolls., Also new prime of breakfast Bacon. A full lino of Beef, Pork, Lamb and Poultry on hand. Leave Sour Crock, or Jail to be filled with new pure Lard. One door South of CENTRAL HOTEL L. DAY