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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-2-4, Page 8TSE BIS CASH STORE. CASH OR PRODUCE ONE PRICE TO ALL. 1�E]VI]�lAj�1TS tiEmocINTS ! ! REjVIsANTS ! ! . STOCK TAKING OVER ,All the Remnants in the Store out on tables at VERY LOW PRICES, Dress Goods, Prints, Cottons, Flannels, Flan- nelettes, Tweeds. Every Remnant in the Store must be cleared out. This Remnant sale may interest you. It will bear your inspection. THE !IG CASH STORE. J. A. STEWART. SCHOOLm BOOKS SCHOOL SUPPLIES -AT THE - NEW STATIONARY STORE. DAN DYER. LOCAL JOTTINGS. Who is this Harold Jarvis? Council meets to -morrow ',Friday) night. Harold Jarvis sings the " Death of Nelson." Parliament has been culled to meet on March lith. A chance of a life time to bear Harold Jarvis. Tilson best rolled oats $1.95 per sack of 90 pounds at the Big Cash Store. The London election trial was ad- journed on Saturday till February 8. Don't forget Broderick's Auction Sale, on Friday and Saturday next, afternoon and evening. The county of Huron had 314 steam boilers in use in 1S95, as returned on the assessment rolls. An increase of 8 per cent on the price of matches all over Canada took place Monday. The trade is controlled in Hull. Don't fail to hear Harold Jarvis, on the 17th. Be is without doubt the best tenor soloist that ever appeared before an Exeter audience. We are indebted to Mr. D. McGilli- cuddy, of the Goderich Signal, for a report of the County Council proceed- ing whish appears elsewhere in this is sue. The annual Sabbath School conven- tion of the Methodist Church, Exeter District, will be held in the Elimville Methodist Church on Wednesday Feb. 10th. Out of the 25 gentlemen students who passed the model school examine tion in Huron county not one had se- cured a School for 1897 when the school term had closed. Go to the Southcott Bankrupt stock sale early in the day, or in the even- ing, and avoid the tremendous ,crush in the afternoons—store is open every evening for one month. To -night (Thursday) will be the seventeenth anniversary of the Don- nelly tragedy in Biddulph township, which occurred between the hours of midnight and three o'clock in the morn- ing. Stratford has an. active Baud of Mer- cy, tbe teachers of which have pledg- ed themselvesvot to wear birds, wings, aigrets, etc, in any farm, and to use their influence to abolish this cruel fashion. Word was received here on Monday of the death of Mrs. Wm. Smith in De- troit, on Sunday last at the age of 18 years. Mr. Smith formerly resided here with his father Mr. Jos. Smith, carriagemaker. The drug store of Mr. Theodore Sweet, of St. Catharines, formerly of 'eeteter, was badly damaged by fire about five erclock Sunday afternoon. Loss on stockis yet unknown; Insured for $1,000 in the Hartford and $2800in the Queen's. Harold Jarvis sings in tbe Opera House in Exeter, on the 17th inst. Secure your seats at J. W. Broderick's for Harold Jarvis, on the 17th inst. Mr. B. Aubry, horse buyer, Montreal, was here yesterday (Wednesday) and bought several good ones. Snaps at Southcott's Bankrupt Stock sale. $1,25 Scotch Tweeds for 65c.; 50c. Tweeds, for 25c; $6 00 for colored Worsted suit end worth $10.00; fine panting, just half price, The stock was bought at 42c. on the $. Come quick for bargains. Stoves!' Stoves;: Stoves!!! For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, call at Bissett's old stand, Exeter. A. S. Deavitt, agent, Death of Bliss satotrers. It will he sad news to many here to learn of the death of Miss Harriet E. A. Rogers, who died of consumption on Friday last at her home in Brussels. It will be remembered that Miss Rogers held the position of milliner with Mrs. D. Spicer about five years ago, and af- ter remaining here for two seasons ae cepted a similar position with Messrs. Merner & Wing, at Zurich, at which placed she remained until about two months ago, when she was compelled, owing to her declining health, to re- sign her situation. Miss Rogers made many warm friends while here who will be deeply pained to hear of her death. Her funeral took place Mon- day. Exeter School Report. Class A.—Almcr Nelson, Stella Greg- ory, Chas. Haggith, Viet. Bagshaw; Class B•—Allie Handford, Ethel Bissett, Harvey Dignan, Fred Sweet; Class C— Coleman Moncnr, May Thomas, Lillie Robinson, May Armstrong. No. on roll 29; average attendance 33. Sr. IV—Russell Frayne, Tena Hunkin Melville Howey, Olive Treble, Frank Ross, Frank Zinger; Jr. IV—Willie Muir, Eva Balkwiil, Sam Thomas, Flossie Snell, Olive Wright, Cora Mc- Pherson. No. on roll 44; average at- tendance 38. Sr. III—Percy Rendle,;Nettie Walters, Carrie Dyer, Shirley Bobier, Fred. Hawkshaw, John Newcombe; Jr. III— Mabel Newton, Ettie Kerslake, Gilbert Williams, Clara Ross, Annie Heideman, Roy Leathorn. No. on roll 61; average attendance 51. Sr. III—Edith Rollins and May Clarke, equal, Lillie McInnes, Merle Gould, Mervyn .Hicks, and Frank Walt- ers, equal, Vera Hawkshaw, Mervyn Huston ; Jr. III—Lucretia Werry, Lottie Elliott, Alvin Brintnell, Wesley Snell, Percy Westaway, Regina Davis, No. on roll 57, averagedattendance,44. Sr. II—Garnet Heywood, Mary Par sons; May Snell, Melvin Southcott, Vera Rowe, Willie Beer; Jr. II—Henry Orns, Edna Dow, Elmore Senior, Charlie Dyer, Hazel Browning, 011ie. Prior. No. on roll 64; average attendance 45. Sr. II—George Jones, Percy Wood, Katie Barteer, Toni Brock, Maud Quance, Nelson Vale; Jr. II—Viola Sutton, Charlie Long, Castor Willis, Gertie Gould, May Quance, Fred Smith, No. on roll 72; average attendance 44. Sr II—Frank Weekes, Gerty Smith. Bruce Crews, Aldewiu Evans, Olin Hooper and Mary Hatter; Jr. II—Mabel Williams, Garnet Welsh, Lillie Acheson, Maud Fanson, Mary Murray, John Ross. No. on roll 64, average attend ance 52. Personal Hen tion Mr. Thos. Trick, of Clinton, is visiting Mr. Samwell. At Southcott's Bankrupt stock sale. $40 00 Coon Coat for $24 50; $8 00 Goat Robe for $5 25; $16 00 Black Galloway Cow Robe for $10 90; Mens' Leather Coats, for $4 19; $3 00 Wool Knee Rug„for $1. 25; $2 00 Knee Rug, for $1 05; $4,00 Beaverized Fur Caps, for. $2 65; old Men's Peak Fur Caps $150. Servant Girl Ranted. A good general servant wanted. Ap- ply to Mrs. H. Buckingham, Exeter. (Nubbins Terms. The ADVOCATE and Toronto Daily News for one year $1.75; ADVOCATE and Toronto Weekly Mail and Empire from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.30; AD- VOCATE and Toronto Weekly Globe from now to Jan. let, 1898, $150; AD- voCATE and London Weekly Advertiser from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.40; AD VOCATE and London Weekly Free Press from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.75; AD- VOCATE and Montreal Weekly Witness, from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.60. Club bing with other papers on the lowest terms. Serious Accident. While engaged with others on Tues- day morning last, Mr. John Pincombe, of Usborne, met with what might have been a fatal accident, It seems they were engaged in felling a large elm tree when in some manner the butt flew back from the stump striking Mr. Pineombe on the leg, breaking both bones below the knee and dislocating his ankle, Drs. Hyndman & Hyndman were immediately summoned and re duced the fracture and the patient is now doing nicely but it will be some time before he will be able to got around again and it is very doubtful if he will ever have the same use of the limb again. Death of Mrs. S. N. Hooper. Very general and deep regret is ex pressed at the unexpected and almost sudden death of Elizabeth Ann, belov ed wife of Mr J. N. Hooper, and daugh- ter of Mr, James Pickard, which sad and melancholy event occurred in To ronto on Tuesday last. The state of her illness was not learned until,Tues- day morning when Mr. Pickard receiv- ed a letter from his little neice sta ring that her mother was very ill, and be- fore noon of the same day the afflicting tidings by telegram was received an- nouncing her death. Heart trouble is supposed to be the cause of her sudden takingoff, She was a cheerful and loving friend and was very highly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of her ac- quaintance. lier age was 37 years and she leaves to mourn her demise a hus- band and one daughter, who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. The remains will arrive here this (Thursday) morning and will be taken to the James Street Church where a service will be held at two o'clock after which they will be deposited in the Exeter cemetery. lflinjyteriai . .S$Oeiatton. On Monday afternoon the monthly meeting of the South Huron Ministerial Association was held in the rectory of the Trivitt Memorial Church, Rev. C. Fletcher presiding. After opening exercises the minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. It was then moved by Rev. H. E Bray and seconded by Rev. J. G. Yelland. "That in view of the great suffering which effects millions of our fellow subjects in India on account of the famine• and plague raging there, we the members of this Ministerial Association would express our deep sympathy and recom- mend that united action be taken on the subject immediately before our people, and urge upon them the duty of contributing to the relief of the sufferers. The motion was carried unanimously and all expressed deep sympathy and proffered help, Rev. J. G. Yelland then furnished a most ex cellent paper on the "Personality and Deity of the Holy Spirit, which received friendly criticism. The meeting then adjourned to meet the first Monday in March in the Caven Presbyterian Church, when the Rey. H. E. Bray will givea paper on "Christ in Art and Literature. ” It is currently reported that owing to physicial infirmities Mr. Dickson, who has for so many yoars fathfully presided over the jail at Goderich, has tendered his resignation, and that Jos Griffin, ex -reeve of Ashfield, is to be appointed in his place. The insolvent Southcott estate, con- sisting of real property, chattels, tweeds gents' furnishings, etc., was offered for sale by auction on Thursday last. 'The Store was ` pug'yc-based' by ,Mr. Frank Wood for.tJfsum of $2000; the lot at the real end of the building was pur- chasedand '43 ..- D. Johns for $170 hese dr c by the stock of tweeds, etc., was bought by Mr. J. A, Stewart ltt 42 cents on yjie dollar. The congregation of St. Peters' church scored a great success in their concert on Friday eveniese, Among the prominent names on the program was that of Madam Wall, of Clinton, late of Washington, D. 0., a very pop- nlar and gifted vocalist,—Toronto Globe. At the concert on Monday evening in the Auditorium, London, given by Mr. Harold Jarvis and Miss Jessie Alexander, standing room was at a premium and hundreds were turned away. Madam Wall, a brilliant soprano, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. McKel- can, of Hamilton, shared the 'honors equally.—London Free Fress. The greatest sale of tbe season— Southcott's Bankrupt stock at 42e. on the 8. Here are soma of the snaps— Gents' 4 ply Linen Collars 5c; 4 pair good sox for 25e.; 25c, braces for 10c.; $1 00 white shirts for 500.; $1 40 color- ed Regatta shirts, for 50c.; Boys' colored Regatta shirts for 50c ; $1 00 felt hats for 25c ; Men and Boys' job caps 10e.; Gents' Ties, just half price. At last the celebrated tenor Harold Jarvis is to appear in Exeter. A com mittee-of citizens has been formed who, at their own expense, have engaged Mr. Harold Jarvis, of Detroit, the great. est tenor soloist of the day. Madain Wall, of Clinton, late of Washington. D. C., the possessor of a mairnificient soprano voice, and Miss Ella 0. Fisher, of God.ericb, a popular elocutionist who assisted by Miss Johns and Miss Hicks will provide the hest evening's enter- tainment that has been given in Exe- ter for many years. The committee are sparing- 00 pains or expense to make this a first class concert and they hope for the liberal patronage of the citizens. Remember the date, February 17th, 1897, Seats 50, 35 and 25 cents. Plan of ball at J. W. Broderick's store. India Famine Fund. Following is a list of the contribu- tions received by the Molsons Bank for the India relief fund since the last issue:—Geo. Kemp, $1; Mrs. T. W. Hawkshaw, $1; W. C, Howard, $1; H. E. Huston, $1; Thos. Fitton, $1: Jas, Tom, $1; Miss Mortlock, $1; Mrs, Kemp, 50c.: Mabel Kemp, 25c.; A. Hastings, $1. Previously acknowledged $3, mak- ing a total of $11.75. Exchanged Farms. Mr. E. Christie, of town, is fast be- coming famous on account of his num- erous land deals of late. On Thursday last he exchanged the Ching farm, con- taining". on•taining one hundred acres and situa ted in Elay townsbip, for Mr. George Harton's fifty acre farm in Usborne township, receiving as a difference $2400. Ben farms are good and the 12 deal isconeldcred a fair one, Auction Sale. Auction sale of groceries, drygoods and tweeds, silverware and fancy goods at J. W. Brodericks' store, Exeter, on Friday and Saturday, 5th and 6th Feb., 1897. Auction sale at 2 and 7 o'clock, No reserve at this sale as the subscribe er wants to make room for a large stock of boots and shoes. Teas will be . offered il3and 5lb. lot pro- vided Seats vidod for ladles. No boys allowed at these sale, J. W. Broderick. Fancy Dress Carnival. The second fancydress carnival of the season was held in the Exeter skat- ing. rink, Friday night last. A large crowd of both skaters and spectators were present, including several from surrounding towns, The costumes and characters were exceedingly good thus giving the judges considerable careful attention in awarding prizes, The fol lowing is a list of the characters: Miss Christie, Shepherdess; Miss Smith High- land Lassie; Miss McLaughlin, Stars and Stripes; Mise Gidley, Good Luck; Miss Gertie Hicks, Sunflower; Miss Ida Newton, Queen of Hearts; Miss Sweet, Grannie; Miss Vera Hawkshaw, even ing News; Miss Kinsman, Fairy Queeu ; Miss Dyer, April Showers; Miss Newton Mother Superior; Miss Maggie Sweet, Sister Martha; Miss Creech, Mother Hubbard; Miss Dennis, Spring; Miss Kemp, Sunflower; Miss Hicks, Defender Miss Brown, Evening Star; Miss Cox. worth, (Hensall,) Shepherdess; Arthur Kemp, Gentleman of the Seventeenth Century; George Brooks, Colored Dude; Charlie Hyndman, The New Woman; Frank Bawden, Mason; Rus Howard, Paddy; Tom and Fred Jeckell, Brown- ies; Earl Browning, Sawbones; Welling- ton Westcott, Spackman's Tinware; Frank Walters, Clown. Prizes award- ed: Ladies' character dress. Miss Hicks and Miss Gertie Hicks; girls' best dress, Miss Kinsman and Miss Hawk- shaw ; awk-Shaw; ladies' and gentlemen's` graceful skating, Richard Creech and Miss Maud Christie, Bert Spicer and Miss Gertie Hicks; gentleman's comic costume, Rus Howard and Allen Myers; boys' half mile race, Fred Hawkshaw, John Speck- man; one mile race, Fred Hawkshaw and Percy Browning; two mile race, open, Fred Hawkshaw and John Speck - n. ma Judges, Messrs W D. Weekes,. J. W. Taylor, Jos. Davin and L. Bishop. Mr. Ed. Gill, of Grand Bend, was in town Thursday. Mr. John Penhale, of Midland; is Visit- ing' friends in town, 'vele John Hall, of Dashwood, was in town Wednesday. Miss M. McGregor, of Hensall, was in town on Tuesday. Mr. D. Dyer is suffering from a se- vere attack of la grirpe, Mr. Russell E. Manning spent Sunday in Clinton with his brother. Mrs. M. Ellwood, of Hensall, spent Monday with relatives here. Mr. John 11. Snell, of Tilsonburg, is spending a few days with his mother here. Miss Grace Penhale, of London, is spending a few days with her mother here Mr. Rich. Greenwood of London, was the guest of Mr. Thos. Shapton this week. Miss Ada Treble, after several days of severe illness, is able to be around again. Mr. W. S. Lang, of Parkhill has been the guest of his brother here during the past week. The Rev. W. J. Waddell, and wife of Hensall spent Wednesday with friends in Exeter. Rev. W. H. Butt assisted in the re- vival services at the James st, church on Monday night. R. Ross is renewing acquaintances in Exeter. His trip to Manitoba great- ly benefittedhis health. Mr. Wm, Abbott, left Monday for Kincardine to visit his parents a few days prior to leaving for Montreal. Mrs. S. Penhale, who has been visit- ing friends and relatives here, left for her home in Fenelon Falls, Wednesday. Dr. Rollins and Mr. D. McInnis, re- turned from Goderich where they had been in attendance to the County Coun- cil on Saturday Mrs, Chas. Kestle, Huron Street, suf- fered a severe stroke of paralysis on Thursday last and although somewhat improved is in a very impaired state of health. Miss Ching, of Shadeland, Man., who has been visiting here, left for St. Thom• as last week to visit a few days prior to visiting' her sister Mrs. S, Penhale, in Fenelon Falls: EXETER'S LARGEST DEALERS. =sra.as 1 mcm.as 1 1 =i as 1 1 1 121....1111112166121.,211.1319, Christmas will soon be here and we are prepared to meet it with the finest choice of crockery we have ever shown. In Lamps, Glassware, Fancy China of every description. See our Goods and get our Prices before you purchase. A complete stock of Grocer- ies, Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Furs, Boots and Shoes as cheap as the cheapest. Try Testley's celebrated tea. Our 25c. Japan has no equal. Highest Price Paid for Produce. Carling Bros. DIRECT EXPORTERS. Etlf £GUSH. PF�II�fi3 Stamped by TNORNLIEBANK, (LATE WALTER CURM.) These are the best goods printed in the World and are always noted for their FAST COLORS and NEW DESIGNS. These goods consist of Dresden Patterns, Ink effects and Benzaline Reds. We have a number of Fancy Golden Draperies newest stuff in Cretonnes. Tokio Pongee hi' Fast Black. . . Rey, -S. F. Robinson, Rural Dean, of Bruce, and a former rector of the Trivitt Memorial church spent Tues- day with friends in town and during his short stay gave the ADVOCATE a pleasant call. Ask to see our 750. Corset Worth $1.00.1 E. J. S P A C K M A N&, CO., Samwell's Block, Exeter JOHNSTON'S Biddulph• The schools in sections '2 and 9 have been closed for the past week on account of the diphtheria. An other; daughter of W. H. Atkinson, the twin sister of Annie, who died has had a severe attack of the same disease, but is now believed to be improving. No other cases are reported in ;this vic- inity, t unity, and it is hoped that strict pre- caution e caution will prevent the spread of this dangerous disease, G1r!ii Pr!ces for Jijnrij This is the season to un- load and if prices will do it we intend to unload our stock of winter goods. SOME SPECIALS One of The Finest Selections of Window Shades 1 only, wool seal cape,regu- lar price $ 12 50,, now $8 00; 1 only, astrachan cape regular price $20 00, now $13 50; 1 only, astrachan, $25 00,- now $17 00; 25 only Ladies Jackets, stylish goods, ranging in prices from $5 to $7 50, all in one lot for $4 00 each; 20 overcoats bought late in the season' at snap pi ices; good all wool Ulsters, 2 shades,now $4 65; 1 piece Bik. Tweed; Twill dress cloth, was 25c., now 15c.; 3 pieces Tweed dress goods, regular price 50c., now 35c.; wool . blankets at cost for cash; Tweeds and ordered clothing at cost to clear; felt boots, grain leath- er, regular $2 50, now $2 00; job lot of 30 caps for men and boys, 25c. each. A line of top shirts heavy, regular price 750. now 50c;Fur Caps away, away down in price; 12 pairs, new toe, men's shoes, worth $1 75, now $1 25. EVERYTHING IN WINTER GOODS AT COST. a This will be regular auction sale without the auctioneer. 11. JOBISTON. in tbe 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. Prices 75c, $1,00, $1.50, $1.75, $2.25. Turnip Seed. Skirvings P. top; Halls West - burgs Elephant or MonarchSuttons Champion. All at prices away down. Market Depot. JOHN P. BOSS Wanted—An Idea W somesimple Protect your ideas: they may bring you wealth. Write JOHN WEDDERBURN dt CO., Patent Attor- neys, Washington, D. C., for their 81,800 prize offer and list of two hundred inventions waihted. Christie's COMMERCIAL LIVERY. First-class Rigs and Horses Orders left atHawkshaw's Hotel, or at the Livery Stable, Christie's old Stand will receive prompt at- tention. . . . Terms Reasonable tee el.ephon e, Couueetion Committed. Wm. Becker who was brought here last week charged with forgery, came up before Magistrate Snell on Thurs- day. After considerable evidence was deduced, some of which was rather damaging, the prisoner was committed to Goderich to stand bis trial. He was removed. to Castle Dixon Friday. change Effceted. The Mitchell Ad vocate says: —Owing to the change in the policy of the Lo- cal Legislature no grant will hereafter be given to Agricultural societies only as they are conducted on purely agri- cultural basis, hence it was found ne.' cessary to dissolve the Mitchell Horti- cultural Society, and organize a new society on the above lines. This was da rd doneu ,� at t a meeting 'held on Sa Y , when officers were appointed, and days set for the holding of the fall fair.