The Exeter Advocate, 1897-4-1, Page 8LOCAL JOTTINGS.
iearders wanted.
The undersigned would be pleased
tis, take a number of boarders.—Ladies
ea Gentlemen. First class accommoda
lion. Terms reasonable. Apply at the
House opposite Commerical Hotel.
II, Btime oiIAM
The robin is here to stay.
Wow is the time to clean up your
lack yards.
Send the Advocate to your friends.
$1 00 a year.
T. W. Hawkshaw has made the pur
abase of a handsome driver.
Miss M. D. Harrison has rented her
louse on Andrew St. to Mr. A. E. Ran
Mr. Alex. Dow has made the pur
abase of a fine heavy draught Clydes-
dale Stallion.
Mr. A. C. Winters, of Seaforth, will
open out a new store here during the
earring week 8th aad 9th.
March came in like a lion and went
eut like,a lamb, thus the old adage
adds another to its credit.
Messrs. Snell & Dow sold a carload
line horses to Mr. James Archibald,
Seaforth, and made the delivery Tues-
day.
The Kirkton people are asking for
the construction of an electrie railway
from London via Bryanston and Gran-
ton.
The Epworth League, of the James
Street Methodist church, is this week
holding prayer service, and much good
illi being done.
In Huron there were 164 hotel llc
eases granted in 1875, and 35 shop lic-
eases; in 1895 the number was 90 ho
lass and 5 shops,
W. G. Bissett is doing a rushing busi
,/mess in the wagon line, he having sold
no less than five Chatham wagous al.
Ready this spring.
The Right Rev. M. S. Baldwin, D. D,
Lord Bishop of Huron will administer
enufrrmation in the Trivitt Memorial
Church, this eyeniug, (Thursday.)
The flow of sap was so copious on
Sunday and Monday that fires had to
be kept going both day and tight to
prevent waste, A rich yield of syrup is
assured.
Fishing has commenced, so says our
Teleran, N. D. 1T., and the death rate
amongst the finny tribe will soon be
two (too) Dyer full (A. G, and N. D., to
mention.
Remember the Cinematograph at
Gidley's Opera House, Exeter, ou April
lith and 9th, Matiuee Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, Starts sharp on time.
Come early or you will miss the first
scenes. •
Mr. John Willis and family, of Us -
borne, last week moved. into the resi-
dence recently vacated by Win. Yeo
en William street. Mr. Ellworthy, of
Strathroy, has taken charge of the
farm vacated by Mr. Willis.
Woe to the man who allows the smil-
ing sun of a March morning to beguile
him into carelessness about his attire
Unless he prepares for the worst possi-
ble weather, he will probably soon tind
his way to the doctor's office.
Mr. David Gilbert, purchased a farm
of 150 acres near Duncrief and on Tues-
day his neighbors assisted in moving
his effects from his late home iu Step-
hen. He and his family will be sorely
missed by their marry friends.
Mr. Arthur Loadman has purchased
the brick cottage on Albert street,
owned by the late Samuel Isaac. He
takes immediate possession and Mrs.
Isaac, will it is understood, leave the
village to live with her daughter, Mrs.
S.. Madge.
The Seaforth Expositor says:
George W. Young, more familiarly
known as George the Hatter, bas come
in for a petition from the United States
Government. He'll live like a king
now, at least as long as his money
hangs out.
"You can always judge a town and
its people by its newspapers," says a
contemporary. This is only half true.
Many a newspaper is putting on a good
front and imaging a creditable appear
once in a town that is too dead to at
tend its own funeral.
To miss seeing the Cinematograph,
is missing the greatest treat or your
life time, as this will be the only chance
that the people of Exeter snd viciuity
will have of seeing moving pictures,
more real than real life.
The Society of Select Knights, a lodge
of which was organized here a little
over six years ago, has become insolv-
ent, and B J. Leubsdorf, the Grand Re-
eorder, has been ordered to wind up the
affairs. The membership here dwindled
down to three,all of whom will be heavy
lasers.
The Western Fair board, London,
held its first meeting on Saturday, and
appointed its committees for the year;
on the horses committees are John
Murdock, Brucetield, and A Innis,
Clinton; on the cattle, sheep and swine,
committee are Henry Smith, of Hay,
and Thomas Russell, of Exeter.
We are indebted to Mark Bissettt, of
Stockton, Cal, a former resident of Ex-
eter, for copies of the San Fransisco
Call, Examiner, and Light. The former
gives an excellent account and illus
trations of the Corbett -Fitzsimmons
fight, giving the combatants in each
round and the exact spot of every blow
received by each.
Gladdis, the three year old daughter
of Mr. Wm. Dearing, Jr, of Stephen,
met with a most painful accident on
Monday last. Mrs. Dearing had re
moved -a pail of boiling water from the
stove and left it standing on the floor,
when the little girl who was play ing
!;around the house accidentally fell into
1 anarm and 'badly. B
dig m < tv
it, sealleg y
g
the prompt attention rendered the little
sufferer will recover.
Don't miss seeing the wonderful
Cinematograph, the most marvellous
invention of the 19th ceutury, at Gid
ley's Opera House, Exeter, April 8th
and 9th, at 8 o'clock p. m. Matinee
on Friday afternoon, 3 o'clock.
The magistrates cases in Huron for
the quarter ending March 9th number
only 21, and as two of these were dis-
missed, the convictions were only 19-
the smallest number we believe ever
reported in the county, The crimes
were all trifling, except two breakers
of the license act, and the fines, outside
of these cases, did not amount to $30.
The Dominion Government has noti-
fied Edward Floody, preventive officer
of the Excise Department at Toronto,
that he can retain his positiou. Mr.
Floody, who belonged to Clinton origin-
ally, secured his appointment through
the influence of Hon N. Clarke Wal
lace, and no complaint has been made
against him in the performance of his
duties.
The Canadian Government has been
advised that Her ?Majesty's Govern-
ment has selected Tuesday, June 22,
as the day on which to hold the official
celebration of the Diamond Jubilee,
and the Ministers are consequently
considering whether it is advisable
to set aside this day for official celebrat
ion in the Dominion, or to hold it on
Monday 21st.
Another of our oldest residents, Mr
Wm. Rodd, passed to the "great be-
yond" on Monday morning last, at the
age of 74 years. Deceased has been
in an almost helpless condition for the
past two years, hence his death was
not in the least unexpected. The
f uneral took place from his late resi
dente, Exeter North, to the Elimyille
cemetery on Wednesday.
What is it? Why, it is the Cine-
matographe that shows you on a can-
vas the coronation of the Czar of Russia;
New York Fire Department; arrival
of trains at Paris Station; many faces
under one hat; burning weeds; landing
of ocean liner at New York wharf; vis-
iting friends in London; Quarrel over
cards and the result; sea in a storm,
and a host of other scenes. Each en
tertainment lasts two hours and a half,
Come early and secure your seats.
Horses Wanted.
B. Aubry, of Montreal, will be at
the Commercial House, Exeter, on
Tuesday April 6th to buy horses.
Blankets Lost.
Between the Willis farm, Usborne,
and Exeter, on Monday, March 29th, a
pair horse blankets. Finder will confer
a favor by leaving same at this office.
Indian Famine Fund.
Following are the coutributious re-
ceived at the Molsons Bank during the
week:—Frank Wood $1; Win. Bawden
$2, Previously acknowledged $363.21,
making a total of $366.21.
To the People of Exeter and Vicinity.
We beg to announce that we will
offer a large stock of wn it paper
window shades, books, stationary and
fancy goods in the store next to the
Post:Office, on April 8th or 9th. You
will save money by waiting for new
stock of wall papers.
C. W. PAPST & A. C. WINTERS,
(Dress Cutting School.
The school of dress cutting is still
open at the Central Ho'el, Exeter. A
new tailor sysem, the leading system of
the world. Covers the entire range of
work. Cuts every style of garment on
the goods, no refitting, no patterns, costs
no more than a chart. Lessons given
at your own home without extra
charge. Special rates to Dress makers
and girls from the country.
Lacrosse.
On Friday night last those interested
in lacrosse met at the Town Hall for
the purpose of organizing a club for
the eusuing season. The meetiug
opened with R. N. Creech in the chair,
and H. P Ross as secretary. The fol-
lowing. officers were elected : Hon.
Pres., A. Q. Bobier; Pres,, N. D. Hurdon;
Vice Free, Jos. Senior; Treas., J. H.
Grieve; See'y, P. L. Bishop. Manag-
ing committee: J. H. Grieve, M. Vin-
cent and H. P. Ross.
Criminal Calendar.
Criminal calendar for last six months
of '96, iudictment in county judge's
criminal court; assault, 2; theft, 5; bur
glary, 1; false pretences, 5; forgery, 3;
seductiou, 2; making a total of 18, on
which 14 were found guilty, as follows:
7 sentencea each of 23 months in Ceut-
ral prison at Toronto; 1 sentence of ti
mouths in Central prison; 1 sentence of
6 and 2 sentences of 3 months in coun-
ty jail; 3 sentences of 2 days in county
jail. General session—Forgery, 1; false
pretenses, 2; indecent assault, 1; 3 con-
victions.
!Mouse of Refuge Notes.
The religious exercises on Sunday
were conducted by the Salvation
Army. John Hayes, 7th line, Morris,
was wrought to the House of Refuge
ou Thursday of last week. Mrs. Hayes,
who is of unsound mind, and has been
an inmate of the above iustitution for
the past year; Mr. Hayes is between 65
and 70 years of age and is quite dis-
abled with some thing like paralysis.
T'euders for the erection of some need
ed additions to the House of Refuge
were received up to yesterday,by Coun-
ty Clerk Lane.
Don't Do It.
Bill Nye once said: " Do not at-
tempt to cheat an editor out of a year's
subscription to his paper, or any other
sum. Cheat the miuister, cheat any-
body and everybody, but if you have
auy regard for future consequences,
dou't fool the editor. You will be put up
for office sometime, or want some pub-
lic favor for yourself or your friends,
and when your luck is a thing of
beauty. a joy forever, the editor will
open on you, and knock your castles
into a cocked hat„at the first fire. He
will subdue you, and then you'll cuss
your stupidity for a
driveling idiot,
go hire some man to knock you down
and kick you for falling.”
The departmental stores in Montreal
are being prosecuted for selling drugs
without a license.
Stoves! Stoves!! Stoves!!!
For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, call
at Bissett's old stand, Exeter.
A. S. Deavitt, agent.
Clubbi ng Terns
The ADVOCATE and Toronto Daily
News for one year $1.75; Anvocarrt
and Toronto Weekly Mail and Empire
for one year $1.30; ADVOCATE and. To
ronto Weekly Globe for one year$150;
ADVOCATE and London Weekly Adver-,
tiser for one year $1.40; ADVOCATE and
London Weekly Free Press for one year
$1.75; ADVOCATE and Montreal Week
ly Witness, for one year $1.60. Club-
bing with other papers on the lowest
terms.
The Spring Number.
The April number of the Delineator is
called the Spring Number, and contains
a splendid assortment of styles and
fabrics that will be fashionable during
the season. In the literary department
a theme of particular interest to most
women is instructively treated in Mar-
garet Nourse's article on "The Art of
Preserving Youth." Together with
aumerous other articles on up -to date
subjects by well known authors. Also
novel contributions in fancy work,
knitting, crocheting, lace making, etc.
Address The Delineator Publishing Co.,
33 Richmond St., Toronto. $1.00 per
year, or 15e a single copy.
Social.
On Friday evening last a very soci.
able time was spent in the Main street.
Methodist Church by a Large number
of adherents and others. The affair
was under; the management of the
Ladies' Aid of the church and they de.
serve great credit for the manner in
which it was carried out. The chair
was ably filled by Mr T. J. Loekart,
principal of the Exeter Public School,
A number of excellent songs, speeches,
readings and recitations made up the
program After the program was fin-
ished, all partook of a lunch prepared
by the ladies and departed well satis
with the efforts of the ladies. .
Turf Club Beefing,
A meeting. of the Exeter Turf Club
was held in the Town Hall Tuesday
evening, with Jos. Senior in the chair,
A large number of the members were
preseut and an excellent program of
races was mapped out for the 24th May.
The events to take place and prizes to
be awarded are as follows: Free for -
all trot,purse $250; 2;30 trot, purse $200;
three minute trot, purse $150; running
race, purse $75. A lacrosse match is to
take place in the morning for which a
prize of $25 will be awarded Officers
were elected as follows: Pres., Dr.
Rollins; Vice Pres., Wm. Zinger; Sec'y.
C. H. Sanders; Treas., N. D. Hurdon.
Fall Wheat Crop.
The recent fall of SHOW was of great
benefit to tbe fall -sown wheat. This
crop has come through the winter
in Ontario most satisfactorily. The
snow fall has been comparatively light,
but the weather has been moderate,
a d there has not been those extremes
of temperature—alternately vera cold
and unreasonably warm—which in
pact year has often resulted in much
injury to the wheatcrops in the months
of February and March. The plants
generally are healthy and the spotted
fields few. Moderate weather has also
been'of advantage to the fruit trees.
For all of which blessings, no doubt the
farmers and fruit growers are duly
thankful.
Commission on P. O. ?Money Orders.
The Postmaster General having
authoizeed a change in the rates of
commission on all money orders of do-
mostic issue, that is all orders issued by
and' payable at an office in Canada,
postmasters are requested to make note
that on and after April 1st, 1897, the
rates of commission ar as follows:—
$ 2.50 and uuder . 3c
Over 2.50 and up to $ 5..... 4c
" 500 " 10 6c
10 00 " 20 10c
" 20.00 " 30 12e
" 30.00 40 15c
" 40 00 5020e
" 50.00 " 60 .24c
" 60,00 " . 70.....28c
" 70.00 80 32e
" 60.00 90 .36c
" 90 00 Ai 100.....40c
Death of Mr. I. Bowerman.
ichabod Bowerman, one of the oldest
and most respected of our citizens and
widely known throughout the country,
died Saturday morning about mid-
night, at the age of 71 years, 5 months
and 2 days. The deceased bad been
in a very feeble state of health for
some time, in fact ever since he met
with the unfortunate accident of being
kicked by his horse, in consequence of
which his death may be more or less
attributed, and bis old associates and
friends have been pained dui ing the past
few months to notice his health grow
ing feebler and his yitality weaker
On the Sunday evening previous to
his demise he took a change for the
worse, inflammation having set in, and
the symptoms seemed to indicate that
a crisis was approaching and at the
time above stated death came quietly
and he passed away without a struggle.
Mr Bowerman was a resident of Us
borne for many years before removing
to this town, where he was highly re-
spected as a friend and neighbor. He
was a man of more than ordinary in-
telligence. of genial disposition and
sterling integrity and made a • large
number of staunch friends who relied
around him and showed their kind re-
gards at the closing hours of his exist-
ence. Deceased was a staunch Con
servative and adherent of the Metho
dist church and valued a member of the
Masonic order, under which auspices
the funeral was conducted on Monday
to McTaggart's cemetery. He leaves
a widow, three sons—Cornelius, Arnold
and Thomas—and two daughters—Mrs.
John Taylor and Mrs, Rich. Hunter—
to mourn his death, all of whom have
the sympathy of the community in
their bereavement.
lie.
Personal Mention
Thos. paw, who has been very ill, is
slowly improviug.
Mr A. C. Winters, of Seaforth, was' in
Exeter last week ou business.
Robt. Barns, of London, spent a few
days with friends in town during the
week.
Mr. Thos. Shute still continues in a
low state of health and no signs of im-
provement.
Mr. John Sanders, of the 3rd con
Stephen, is at present very ill and un-
der the doctor's care.
John Cookson, of Stephen, left Tues-
day for Dakota where he intends re-
maining; the summer.
John Taylor, of Bothwell, spent a
few days with friends in and around
Exeter, during the week.
F. Treble, who has been filling a sit-
uatiaa at Merlin, returned to Exeter
on Wednesday of last week.
Miss Clara Vosper attended a com-
mittee meeting of the teachers of South
Huron at Goderich ori Saturday and
returned home Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Snell moved their
household effects to the Dixon Hotel,
Brucetield, last week and will take
possession of the house shortly.
Farewell Escapes again
James Farewell, the notorious char-
acter who passed raised money in Kirk
ton and Hensel], has again escaped.
He was arrested in October last on the
charge of uttering Dominion Bank bills
raised from $2 to $5 and $10, and while
being couveyed to the lock-up broke
away and escaped. A short time ago
the same constable recaptured him at
Oro, county of Simcoe, and on Saturday
he was brought before Judge Masson,
asked for a summary trial and pleaded
guilty to having uttered two or three
raised bills He also pleaded guilty to
two chages of false pretences and to
having escaped from custody, and was
senteuced to the penitentiary for three
years. On Monday last while bailiff
Gundry was taking him from Gode
rich to Kingston Penitentiary be leap-
ed from the midnight express one mile
west of Brighton. The express was
running at the speed of forty miles
an hour at the time, One of the guards
leaped after the prisoner, but in the
darkness he could not find him. His
coat and vest were found, howeyer
Farewell was shackled when he jump -
ea. The guard was pretty badly bruis
ed. The country around is being tbor
oughly searched, but so far Frewell has
not been recaptured.
Lieury: This week we chronicle the
death of one of our most highly re-
spected neighbors, in the person of Mr.
George Harcus, of the 5th concession,
who died on Thursday, March 18th,
Deceased was 73 years of age at time
of death, and was honored and loved
by all who knew him.
Parkhill: Mr. Wm. Atmore, died on
Friday, at the age of 46 years, after
about three years' illness. He at one
time farmed in West William and • for
some time resided in the United States.
During the last ten years he has been
in Parkhill. Ile leaves a wife and three
children on whom the syinpathy of the
community is extended.
Bayfield: Wedding bells rang mer-
rily on Wednesday evening when Mr.
Chas C. Mills, of Westminster township,
was united itt marriage to Miss Annie
Erwin, of this village, at the residence
of the bride's mother. Rev. F. J. Oaten
performed the ceremony in the presence
of about 20 guests, the immediate rel-
atives and friends of the bride and
groom
Egmondville: A ripple of excitement
was caused on Tuesday of last week by
the marriage of Miss Jennie Moore to
Mr. Geer; a Brown. They will reside
in future in Mrs Brown's comfortable
residence opposite the church. On
Wednesday last Mr. Wm. Kruse, was
also united in marriage to Miss Annie
Spencer. Mr and Mrs Kruse will take
up their residenee on Mr. John Sproat's
farm on the 5th concession.
Clinton: The death of Mrs. Harland,
sr., relict of the late W. Harland, on
Monday, March 22nd, was not a sur-
prise to our townspeople, however re
gretfully they heard the announcement,
because it was generally known that
elle was in such delicate health, and at
such an advanced age that her recov
ery was almost impossible. She had
been a resident of the town for over 40
years and was, therefore, one of its ear
liest, as well as one of it-) most highly
respected residents.
St. Marys: The residence of Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Wiseman, of Belton, was the
scene of an interesting event, on March
18th, the occasion being the marriage
of their eldest daughter, Minnie; to
Wm. G. Wood. a prominent young
man of Blanshard. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. W. W. Craw, B A,
of Thorndale, assisted by the Rev. A
Grant, B. A., of St. Marys in the pros-
ence of peer 50 immediate friends, and
relatives.
Parkhill: Mr. Leary, of West Wil
Hams while in town Saturday night
was seriously injured by stepping into
the railway cattle guard on the west
side of Main street. In falling his head
struck against the shary edge of the
timber with such force that he wasren-
dered unconscious. Mr. Leary remain
ed in the hole from eight o'clock until
half past bine, when Mr. George Meers,
who was passing, heard his groans and
helped him out.
Parkhill: Dan Burr had an involun-
tary free ride the otber day. While
turning Regers' cows nut to water one
of the animals stuck its horn in his
pants pocket and circled around the
yard with him two or three times, and
might have been going yet only that
it stumbled and released Dan. It Is
difficult to say which was the most
w—
fri
frightened—Dan or the c
g co but we
understand Dan is now an ardent ad-
vocate of dehording cattle.
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THE BIG CASII STORE.
CASH OR PRODUCE
- ONE PRICE TO ALL.
MILLINERY.
Our show rooms are open. Our stock ready for your inspection,
We claim to have a much bettor stock this season than we ever had.
Our artists have been more thorough in their search for new and up -
to date styles. You will find us on the ground floor with an assortment
of Millinery second to none in the trade. You can save money in
buying your Millinery from us, You will find Cash and One Price
works wonders in Millinery.
DRESS GOODS.
This store's reputation is growing better and better all the time, and
more and more are people buying here.' Our stock of new and stylish
dress goods is simply beautiful. The new silk and wool mixtures ars
novels of perfectiou. Yes, we have some lovely new Dress Goods at
51.75 a dress. Ask to see this special line.
KID GLOVES.
A stock large enough and choice enough to please the most fastid•
ious. We are sole ageuts in Exeter for Emil Pewney's Celebrated Ktd
Gloves. Wo stand back of every pair with a guarantee.
SPECIAL.'"wir
A wholesaler's stock of undressed Tan Kid Gloves. Regular value
$1.00, Our special offer while they last, 50 cents. Exactly half calve.
J. A. STEWART.
AnILLINERY OPENINOS7
.. ON ..
HMI Sglifililif Apr!1
3
Every lady is invited to inspect our
very large display of goods as we will
this year exhibit a greater amount of
than ever before. Newest styles from
Paris, London and New York.
E. J. SPACK
& CO., Samwell's Block, Exeter
JO HSTONSI
MX eeill>i-etriX
For the next two weeks
we ask you to look at a few
special bargains picked up at
low prices and offered as draw-
ers to the buying public at
less that regular prices.
'-""10,..-VERY LOW_
5 pieces good pattern check flan-
nelettes worth $ cts., now 5 cents;
5 pieces towling good goods worth
7 cts. for 4 cts; 5 pieces good pat-
terns washing shirting ginghams,
were 8c. now 5c.; 1 piece brown
corduroy, worth 75c. new 50c.; 10
pieces newest designs dress goods,
worth 35c. now 25. We ask you
to look through our line of dress
goods and prints. A good line of
fancy cups, saucers and plates,
worth $1 25, now $1.00 a dozen;
2 dozen gond line ladies' Oxford
shoes worth $1.00 now 75e.; 1 case
Men's heavy plow shoes all leather,
worth $1.60 for 95 cts.; 1 case
men's heavy plow ehoes two buckle,
worth $1.40 now $1.25 See our
line of new chocolate and dark
wine shoes, the finest line manu-
factured in Canada, by the Strat-
ford Shoe Co., hand made goods,
children's and Misses fine shoes
and slippers new shades and makes
at 50 cts., and upwards to 90 cts;
12 only, men's tweed suits,^good
values at $6.00 for $4.50; 12 only,
men's tweed suits, good values at
$9.00 for $6.00; 12 only, men's serge
suits, good values at $10.00 for
$6.75.
Also the greatest values in boy's
and youths' suits we have ever
shown. See our line of wool pants
for men at 95.
JOHKSTQJ
One of
The Finest
Selections of
Window Shades
in tbe town can be found at the
Market Store. We can suit you in
quality, color and price.
We have the very newest is
Ladies Black or Tan Oxford. Shoes.
Prices 750, $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. don P. Boss
Wanted—An Idea
Who can think
of some simple
thing to patent?
Protect your ideas; the may bring you wealth.
Write SOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Attor-
neys Washington, D. C., for their $1,800 prize o¢er
and list of two hundred inventions wanted.
Christie's,- • k'
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
arms Reasonable
Telephone
Connection
Clinton: A highly respected and old
resident passed away on Friday, in the
person of Mr. Geo. Hanley, who has
been ailing for some time, at the ad•
vanced age of 80 years. A widow and
nine children survive him,
Seaforth: On Tuesday night the
family of Mr. A. Young suffered some-
what severely from the effects of coal
gas, The gas escaped from the furn-
ante, but fortunately they were awak-
ened before any of them were over.
come.
Clinton: On Thursday Master Nor-
man Kennedy got one of his hands cut
pretty severely while at work in the
Doherty Organ Factory. On Friday
Master Fred Doherty got one of his
hands badly cut while at work in the
same factory,
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