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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-2-18, Page 8ANI 1. rit TABLE At the NEW STATIONERY STORE. DAN DYER, LOCAL JOTTINCIS. Send the Advocate to your friends. $1.00ayear. See the satteen skirts (blaek) 50 ets,, at Johnston's. An ingenious Frenchman has in- vented a paper flask. Now is the time to subscribe' A Montreal despatch says that the Quebec Provincial elections will be held oa the 29th of next month, A meeting of the Exeter Gun Club was held Monday night but owing to a !trim attendance nothing was done. A fine new lot of flannelettes, wide width at 7 ets., 16 yards for $1.00, at Johnston's. Rev, Dr Willoughby, and Rev. Jewitt, of Elimville exchanged pulpits en Sunday, both morning and oveuing. On Tuesday Dr. Rollins removed a troublesome tumor from the neck of a son of Mr. John Weir, of the township of Stephen. Mr, Robt. Diuney is having a quan- tity of brick placed an his premises for the building of a foundation under his dwelling. All interested in the Exeter Guu Club are requested to attend a meeting on Monday 22ud fust, at 7.80 p. m, in the Town Hall, Messrs. N. D, Hurdon, J. D. Boulton, Chief Gill, and F. Elliot, were in Gode- rieh on the alleged forgery case of Wm. Becker. At Southcott's 13a,nkrupt Stock sale, toe Pantings, 40e., 50e, and 60c. Best Bike Worsted Pantings. 75c., 90c. and $100, worth from $1 25 to $1 50. While playing on the street Friday, little Vera Rowe, daughter of Mr Robt, Rowe, was aceidently run over by a cutter, but fortunately was not serious ly injured. We are in receipt of a copy of Farm- ing for February. It contains much valuable and practical information and we consider it one of the best journals for the farmer to be had. It costs $1.00. The assessor is seldom received with cordiality, but this year his visit is the cause of much heated discussion. He has been instructed to assess for income which he is persuaded many enjoy but which few are willing to acknowledge. At Southcott's Bankrupt Stock sale, $17.00 Suit Lengths 5125; $6 00, Suit Lengths, 83 50. Best Blk. Worsted Coat and Vest Length 54 50, worth $? 00; at 53 75, worth 56 00. Wm. Becker, of Zurich, who was charged with forging the name of his brother Jacob and his brother-in-law, Mr. McKinley, to notes in the Maisons Bank, Exeter, for 5650' and who was brought back from Detroit by Chief Gill, came before Judge Masson last Saturday and was acquitted the Judge holding that the notes was genuine. Division Court -was held here on Fri- day last, Judge Doyle presiding, There was an unusually light docket, only one case coming on for trial, viz : The Usborne & Hibbert Fire Insurance Company vs. Summerville and elor rison. The Judge reserved his decison, which will be delivered at next court. Collins for Plaintiffs; Dickson for Defen- dants. Henceforth Division Court will be held in Exeter once only in three months instead of emery two months as heretofore. The familiar signal "All aboard," used for starting trains, is being done away with by the Grand Trunk Railway, and substituted by a small whistle alongside the engineer in the cab of the locomotive, which is connected with each passenger car by Tripes somewhat similar to the air brake pipes. It is not necessary now for a conductor of a train to signal the en• giueer by the hand method; he can blow the little whistle without go- ing outside of the car. The whistle takes the place of the bell cord, as well as a means of drawing the attention of the driver to any breakage in his train. The " At Home " held under the aus paces of the Young People's Chapter, of the Trivitt Memorial Church in the itchool hall on Monday evening, was a grand success. The lecture ,:given by the Rev,. C. F. Mills, of Henseli, on the " Blackfeet," was listened to by the de- lighted audience with the closest at- tention. For over an hour Mr. Mills discussed in a most graphic manner his awn exerience among the Indians of our great North West—many and either thrilling or amusing were the incidents he related. ,Their social and religious eustoms were described; also their mode of war -fare. The lecturer then told of the introduction of the christian relig- ion and civilization by the white man and closed be expressing his conviction that our aid was needed by the mis- sionaries and the Indians alike - The Davidson Orchestra rendered selections. intheir usual superior style and the young people provided refreshments for all. Revs. Dr. Willoughby and. Mr. Locke gave short addresses and after a vote of thanks had been tend- ered to Mr Mills for his able and in- etrnetiye lecture, an ',another to the Qrchestra, an evening most pleasantly anal profitably closed by the Rev, Mr. it t o pronouncing it an of kc'the ul K c , M Q , benediction, The proceeds amounted *about $16.00. A few all wool freize overcoats—well lined, $4,50, at Johnston's, While we go to press the Harold Jarvis concert is,in progress. Full particulars next 'week. A meeting of the Exeter Turf Club will be Steidle the Town Hall, on Fri- day night at 8 o'clock,All intrested are cordially invited toattend, The revival tneetin s in the. James street Methodist Churc were brought to a close last Fridaynight, •Much good has been the result of those meet• ings and it is to be hoped that the con- verts will prove faithful, At Southcott's Bankrupt Stock sale, Linen Collars 5c.; $100 Kid Gloves 50c., $2 00 .I -lard and Soft Felt Hats 25c., each; $1 50 Hats 81 ; $6 00 Freize Overcoats, 84 50: Job lot of Mens' and Boys' Overcoats; $2 75, and $2 50; Furs at half price. Many of our citizen were thrown into a state of wonderment over the continued blowing of the whistle of the down train Wednesday evening. We have since learned thatit was all caus- ed by an excited engineer. It seems he is a young unmarried man and hearing that there were no less than five married couples on board his train, he became so cited that he could do nothing but blow the whistle. The skating races between George Down, of Thedford, an Wm. Brooks, of Arkona, on Friday afternoon and evening did not prove o interesting as was anticipated. The one mile race in the afternoon was won by Down and the ten mile contest waswon quite eas- ily by Brooks. A muchmore interest- ing race took place after the ten mile event among John Spackman, George Brooks, (Arkona) Fred Hawlishaw and Percy Browning, Brooks took the lead after the third or fourth lap and kept it until corning up the north side on the 14th round when a tripped and. fell. Spackman who followed him close- ly from the start then won the race. 15 pattenrs new shirt ngs—fast colors -just in at Johnston's Missionary Services, Rev. A. L. Russell, M A., of London, a former pastor in this town, will preach in the James Street Me hocist Church, next Sabbath morning and evening in behalf of Methodist missions, His many friends will be glad to hear him again and also to have a graspof his hand. Sabbath School Convention. The people of Elimvi a and vicinity turned out in en masse to welcome the Sabbath Sehool workers on Wednesday last. The church was packed during the three sessions. Thesubjects were full of interest and were ably handled by the ministers and laymen of the District. $23 of the collections were handed over to the IndiaFund. Indian Famine Fund. Following is a list o the contribu- tions received by the M lson' Bank for the Indian Relief Fund since our last issue, viz:—Methodist Sunday School n i x Town h u pe U r 0 00 0 s r h Wednesday n ar r ex I d s e c 0 h h to v i 0 t S1 ie u 11 e f 0 Convention, Exeter District, $23.48; Mrs. Geo Manson, 51; Robt, Sanders, 81: Mrs. Bobier, 84; Mrs. Ann Snell, 81: L. M. 82; Miss M. A. Tom, 50c.; a sym• pathizer, 81. Previously acknowledged $23 75, makiug a total of $59.73, Jnstalled Officers. At the last regular meeting of Leb- anon Forest Lodge No. 133, A. F. & A, M„ the officers elect were duly installed viz :—I. P. S , Bro. J. J. Knight; W. M,, Bro. Jos, Davis; S W., Bro. W. H. Lev- ett; J. W., Bro. J. A. Stewart; Chap., Bro. George Waliond; S. D., Bro, L. Bishop; J. D., Bro. W. Sweet; I. G„ Bro. P, Gowan ; Stewards, Bros, T W. Hawk- shaw and W. T. Acheson; D. of C., Bro. S, Gidley; I. G., Bro. W. Brooks. Death of Miss Southcott. It will be sad news to many to learn of the death on Sunday last at Toronto, of Miss Lot.isa, daughter of Mr. Charles Southcott, formerly of Exeter. The im mediate cause of death was lung and heart trouble, following au illness of about six months. She was universal- ly liked and was an amiable young lady. Her remains were brought here on the train Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, accompanied by her brothers, George and Frederick and Mr. Robert Verity, of Brantford, the funeral taking place from the depot to the Exeter cem- etery. Boring for Oil. A company called the Parkhill Min, eral Oil Syndicate has been formed for the purpose of singing some test holes on the farm of Mr. John Atmore, on the 21st concession of West Williams. The work is under ,the supervision of Mr. Beersford, of Loudon, who is an expert in the oil line and we may hear in the near future of startling ' developments. The directors are I. Newton, of Sarnia, President; Dr, Rollins, Exeter; Mr. W. H. Richardson, London, and Mr. John Atmore, Sylvan. The derrick and ma chiuery have been placed on the ground and the work of boring was commenced M?nday. A large number of the shares is held by citizens of Exeter. Death of Samuel Isaac, Another of Exeter's oldest pioneer residents has passed to his eternal rest, We refer to the death of Mr. Samuel Isaac who died on Saturday last at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 20 days. He had been ill from'a complication of diseases for several weeks and from the first of his illness he gradually de dined in health until death released him. Deceased was a native of Devon- shire England and came to Canada about the year 1853 and settled on a farm in the township of Usborne, wnieh at that time was a dense wilderness. By perseverance and a faithfull appli cation to duty he hewed out a comfort. able home , for himself and family, About 15 years ago he retired from the farm and ,came to Exeter taking up his residence on. Albert street where he lived up to the time of his death. He was a good, living man and a thorough christian, He leaves an aged widow and one daughter u t h tom mourn on n his deliifse: His funeral took place to the Exeter cemetery on Monday. Ladies mantles—a few left, at half price—at Johnston's. i ebrua><y Number of the Delineator. The February Number of The De- lineator is called the allow evmnit Num BL it, and its artistic; plates embody the latest ideas in Winter Dress. Models, Fabric's and Millinery. (See of the most valuable articles which has ever appeared in this sterling Magazine in- troduces a writer new to its pages, Nora Archibald Smith,—a sister of Kate Douglas Wiggin—whose paper on the Study of Children should be read by every one who accepts responsibility for their proper development. Address communications to The Delineator Publishing Co. of Toronto, Ltd., 33 Richmond St. West Toronto, Ont. Sub• seription price of The Delineator, $1,00 per year, or 15c per single copy. Demand. for Chester Whites. A breeder of Chester White pigs re- ports that he finds business better at present than it has been for a long while, says a Chester County (Penna.) exchange. A few mornings ago he had an order for twenty-two specimens, and that same evening. he had a call for seven more. The pigs were shipped to New England, where the favor of the Boston bean is said to be greatly improved if a tender juicy slice of Chester White pork is baked in the same pot, Thus Massachusetts receives its turn for the elocutionists, musicians and teachers which are anuualy sent down to Pennsylvania. We are in- formed that first-class Chester Whites can be obtained from Potts Bros , Parkesburg, Chester Co. Pa., as well as Scotch Collie dogs and poultry, lt, House of Refuge Notes. Andrew Webster, of Colborne, was added to the inmates on Tuesday; he happened to get his leg broken, and as soon as he is over this misfortune, ex- pects to resume his employment, Quite a number of the inmates are laid up with complaints of one nature or an other. The other day a difficult sur• gical operation was performed on Mr. Henry Bone, of Goderich township, who came to the house expressly for this purpose; it would be a good idea if the County could set apart a ward in the House for operations of a like nature; there are more or less of them to be per- formed, and medical men could then fit it up to suit their requirements, The House of Refuge Cpm. met last Friday when contracts were let for supplies for the next three months, they gave the Inspector instructions to put in a refrigerator and put in a door between the men's ward and the hospital, and they are getting out plans and specifi- cations for a hog pen and hen house, to be built this spring. N Pleasant Board Meeting, The James Street Methodist Board held its third quarterly meeting on Monday evening. Great unanimity prevailed, The church had manifest prosperity during the quarter. The finances were in snap a state as to en• sure a clean sheet at the end of the year. There had been additions to the church and also spiritual growth. The following resolution was passed in re- lation to the pastor, accompanied by the kindest verbal statements by at least half a dozen members of the Board:— Resolyed, that this Board desire to put on record its thankfulness for the general pros- perity of this church during this conference year. Increased membership, prayer ser. vices having grown in numbers and interest, a large number of christians have taken part in church work, increased love and harmony is manifest. The church finances have all prospered, and above all a goodly number, especially heads of homes have been con- verted to God. Much of these results are due to the able and faithful preaching of the word, and never ceasing pastoral work of our esteemed pastor. We are glad he was sent among us, and hereby request the stationing committee of next conference to re -appoint Rey. Dr. Willoughby to this charge for second term, A Pioneer Gone. William Passmore died at his resi- dence, William Sr., Exeter, on the morning of the 16th of February, 1897, respected and beloved by all his neigh:, bors and acquaintances. He was born in the Parish of Beaford, Co. of Devon, England, on the 5th of July, A.D. 1812. In the year 1.839 he eves united in marriage to Mary Welsh, who, after a long and happy life, preceeded him to the better land three years ago. He came to Canada and settled on lot 11, concession 3, of the. Township of Us borne, in 1842. Shortly after his arrival he took an active part in form- ing the first class iu this part of On- tario of the Bible Christians. He and his mother in-law, the late Mary Welsh being the first two members, who were members of that Church in the Old Land. The pioneer preachers of these, " Western Wilds" as they were then called, a.iways found a hearty welcome by both himself and partner, in the the year 1853 he moved to the Thames Road in the same township and again assistedtto form the first class in • his new home, said society being kaowu afterward as Bethany. He occupied the position of class leader and S. S. superintendent for thirty years and until the year 1883, when he left his farms in the hands of his son and mov ed to William St., Exeter, to spend his last years in rest after his long life of toil in doing his'part in clearing away the forest and prepairing it for cultiva tion. He leaves three sons and _ six daughters to mourn the loss of an affectionate and faithful father, who are all trying to walk in the way he taught them in childhood which was a great satisfaction to Mm in his declio- ing years. He was confined to the house fur the last three years, which he bore with christian patience and. was always cheerful and frequently ex- pressed himself as." nearing his better Home. " His end was peace:: .The uneral.will cleave his late residence to- day (Thursday,) at 2 p. m,, and proceed to the Exeter cemetery for interment;` All linesf o rubbers and overshoes at cost at Johnston's. .s, Freak, of Nature. Mr, Wm, Kerslake, of 'Osborne, ex hibited one of the most peculiar freak of Nature we have ever. seen. A fee days ago Mr. Kerslake lost tbroug death a valuable ewe under peculia circumstances, and on skinning an opening the animal lemon remarkabl freak of nature revealed itself in th shape of a deformed Iamb, 'and lyin with it a perfect and well develope lamb, Its form was like that of a hug mudturtle, minus the shell, and re sembled a massive collection of jelly in cased in a thin skin. It possessed al the limbs oe an ordinary lamb, but wa all out of proportion. Mr. Tennantba it now on exhibition iu his office. Hockey Match. The first hockey match which ha taken place in Exeter's new rink, cam off on Tuesday, the contesting team being Clinton and Exeter. , The refere called the game at 7.45 o'clock an it lasted one hour, at the end of whith time the score was in favor of the hom team, being six goals to five. Whe half time was up the score stood eye --4 fo 4. Each team succeeded i scoring a goal within half a minute The game was rather inclined to be rough but no more so than might be expected. The Clinton team are a gentlemanly lot of young men and much could be said as to the respective individual players. The home team also 'deserves praise for the commend- able way in which they carried out their part of the game. The two mile race for a silver cup and the champion- ship of Exeter, took place at the con• elusion of the hockey match, which was won by Jahn Spackman. Personal liken tion Mrs. Chas, Rowe is .laid up at present with a severe cold. Mrs. Johnston is vistiug her daugh- ter, Mrs. P. Frayne. Mrs. Butt, of Kippen, spent Tuesday with friends in town. W. Collingwood, we are pleased to learn, is slowly recovering. Mr. W. Dixon, of Brucefield is visit• iting in town for a'few days. Miss Lovina Fisher, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Davis at London. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Brenner, of Grand Bend, spent Saturday in town. Mr. Robt. Barnes, of London, spent Sunday with a "friend"in town. Mr, and Mrs. John Mallett are both confined to their bed through illness, Detective Westcott, who has been at Toronto on business, returned home Tuesday. Miss Mennier leaves for London to- day Thursday to spend a few days with friends, Mr. Geo. Baker, after spending a few days with friends in Wingham, return- ed Wednesday. Miss Grace Penhale, after spending a few weeks with her mother, returned to Loudon Monday. Ernest Hill, who suffered severely last week from epileptic fits, is able to. ,be around again. "Mrs. Qualm:, of Exeter, is the guest of her sister Mrs. Evans this week."— Ailsa Craig Banner. Mr. D. Dyer has sufficiently recover- ed.from his recent attack ofginflamma- tion as to leave his bed. Mrs. John Leathern, was called to St. Thomas on Monday last owing to the severe illness of her mother, Mr. Philip Greenwood, who resides with his son-in-law, Mr. J. T. Westcott, is very ill and under the doctor's care, Miss Davis, Milliner, formerly of R. Pickard 8: Son, is spending a few days in town, the guest of Mrs. G. Neaman. Rev. John Greenway, of Crystal City, left Manitoba last week for Ontario. Before returning he will visit friends in Exeter and vicinity. 8 w h r d e e er d s s s 0 s e d e n n n Mrs. Wm. Davis, of London, arrived here Wednesday evening in a very impaired state of health and is now under the doctor's care. She will stay with her mother, Mrs. P. Fisher, until she recovers. The Misses Ida and Kate Gould were in Goderich on Monday and Tuesday attending the funeral of their aunt Mrs John Donogh who died suddenly on Saturday evening of heart failure after haying enjoyed a very pleasant call at her sister -in law's. Mr, Fred: Elliot, for some time con- nected with the law firm of Elliot & Elliot, left on Thursday for Nelson. B. C., to accept a similiar situation with his brother John, who has been in that province for some years. Fred will be greatly missed both socially and other- wise. Mr. Elliot has been succeeded by a Mr. McKenzie, late of Toronto, who will figure as one of the firm. We welcome Mr. Mc. to our midst and he will doubtless find Exeter all he ex- pected and will likewise do much to ensure its prosperity. Johnston is offering a keg of lake herring at 81.75 Brussels: Friday evening while Harry Brewer, artist, was in the act of taking a flash light picture his left hand received the force of the explosive and the result was a badly shattered forefinger on his left hand and the splitting open of his thumb. Mr. Brewer drove to Brussels and a phy- sician was speedily sought, who remov- ed the first and second joints of the in- jured finger and bound up the band. Wingham: What might have been a serious accident happened to John Davidson last Thursday evening. He was unloading baled straw at Mel en- zie's feed store, when the hook ` slipped and he fell down face first between, the horses, striking his ' forehead' on the whifiletrees and inflicting an ugly. wound. He was picked up badly' daz- ed, but recovered ina few :minutes- sufficent] walk v to alp to the doctor's erne° where stitches were put in and the wound closed up. THE 8IG CASH STORE, CASH OR PRODUCE ONE PRICE TO ALL. For the best --mi FACTORY 4* COTTON The Big Cash. Store is the spot .. , . Do you know that with every pur- chase of $25.00 we give away a lovely J ROCKING CHAIR? . , , , ASK FOR CHAIR CARD.,ms, J. A. STEWART. qEW £ZChIS}I PPI1TS Stamped by TRORNLIEBAlK, (LATE WALTER CHM.) oINNIIII••••111111•1••o 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 in Fast Black. Ask to see our 75o. Corset 'Forth $1.00. t E. J.•SPACKMAr &, CO., Samwell's Block, Exeter JOHNSTO3 Stock of Spring Prints, Dress Goods, Flanelettes Shirtings. Lace Curtains all complete. Conxe in and see the finest range of Prints and Dress Goods ever shown in Exeter. The Print styles are so entirely different from other years. It will pay you to see them. New Blouse waists. You ought s, thelines see at 40c.75c. an d a .1.00 The finishp atterns and greatest value e offered in this market. u. JO}IJSTOJI. 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. Prioes 75c, $1.00, $1.50, 51.75, $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 Who can think of some simple thing to patent? Protect your ideas; theymay bring you wealth. Write JOHN WEDDERBURN a CO. Patent Attor- neys Washington, D. C., for their $1,800 prize offer and list of two hundred inventions wanted. Christie's-..-. COMMERCIAL LIVERY. First-class Rigs and Horses Orders left atHaw1 sllaw's Hotel, or at the Livery Stable, Christie's old Stand will receive prompt at- tention Terms Reasonable Telephone Connection Servant Girl Wanted. A good general servant wanted, Ap- ply to Mrs. H. Buckingham, Exeter, Stoves! Stoves!! Stoves!!! For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, call at Bissett's old stand, Exeter, A. S. Deavitt, agent. Clubbing 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, 81.30; AD- VOCATE and Toronto Weekly Globe from now to Jan. Ist, 1898, $150; R An- voczer 7 and London Weekly Advertiser from now 10 Jan. lst, 1898: $1.40; AD*. voCATla and London Weekly Free Press from now to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.75; AD v0oATn and Montreal Weekly Witness,' from,now ow to Jan. 1st, 1898, $1.60. Club• ping with other papers on .the lowest terms.