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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-4-15, Page 8Pk rye ; litalarders Wanted. The undersigned would be pleased to take a number of boarders.—Ladies Or Gentlemen. First class aeeommode Oen. Terms reasonable. Apply at the House opposite Commerical Hotel. H. Buci n oi-x rtt LOCAL JOTTINGS. Of all sad wards of tongue or peu, The saddest are, "Say, lend me ten." Geed Friday to -morrow. Mr. George Harlon has moved unto the Ching farm, Lake Road, Hay. The London Council has imposed a license fee of 4500 on cigarette dealers. The rate of interest in Goverumeut Sa,viugs Banks is said to be reduced to 3 per cent, Everybody l;nnws how torah a news. paper—escepr, perhaps, the man who is trying to run one. Public scho?1 closes to -day, (Thurs day) for Feeler holidays, and will re open on Monday, 26th inst. Mrs. Laid, of Haysville, is 100 years of age, and recently drove from Brus- sels to Seaforth, tifteeu miles. As will he seen in another column, the meeting Alf the License Board has been postpeeed until 23rd lust. F. J. Kuigtrt, grocer, has a ben egg' which weighs ten ounces. Mr, Knight wants to know who can beat this. The suckers and mullet are now find • ing their way up the river and several Rue fish have already been taken. There is sone, liklihond of Blyth hav- ing a milting factory in the neer fu. ture. Whet about our promised can - sing factory ? Mr. Casey has; a hill before tate Do- minion II ee e es (oenmous compelling railway eotup.tuies to carry bicycles free as ba„ gat;c. The G. '1'. 1...:r.' uTering return tick- ets at stogie fate for the Laster huii- days. Tiekersi will cold itt this rate from April 15th to the 19th. The Mitchell Advocate has eomplet- ed the 37,h s ear of its publication, It is fresh and newsy, and has always been an exponent of gond morals and • good polities, ;llessrs. Ford Brie, have much im- proved their hutvher shop by aliberal coat of paint, ani lie ve also added. a brick smoke house to their already well equipped shop The pr,,: e ut year IS'17 began on Fri- day, will end ou Friday, and has fifty- three Friday s in it. Superstitious peo- ple. believe that title is ominous, end are looking for all surfs of terrible Ehiugs to occur. Charles Percy Lux ton,who left Exeter a few months ago for Bay City, Mich, •recently invented a device forlowering caskets lute the grave for which he won the silver medal .offered by John Wedderburn Co„ patent attorneys, Washington, 1). C. Those who had been congratulating themselves on having seen the last of this season', snow, were much surpris- ed when ou awaking Friday mooing saw a goodiy shower of " the beautiful" descend ittg. This is laoor than usual. the last snow iu 16196 falling on April 3. On Thursday, 15th April, the Public Schools will be closed for the ;Easter holidays and will re -open on Monday 26th April, ail which day all those who intend to juin the school before mid summer should be in attendance. Par- ents h tying children of school age please take notice of the above. The barbers of Ontario aro about to petition the legislature to oblige all barbers to take out regular certificates after aa adequate apprenticeship, and that alt barber shops be under the in spection of the provincial health depart- ment. The petitioners state that cheap. shops aro for the most part in a filthy condition, and are the centres for skin diseases The village lots belohging to the es- tate of John Southeott, insolvent, were sold by public auction on Thursday af- ternoon last. The house and two lots were bought by Mr. Fred. Southcott, of Toronto. The remainder of the lots were purchased by Mr. Elworthy, Mr. Mark eleakius, and Mr. Fred Fisher. Fairly good prices were realized for the property. A Western newspaper inaugurated a new system of reporting. Every item was credited to the person furnish- ing it. For instance: if John Jones was arrested for horse stealing the pargraph announcing the fact would be preceded by " Given us by Marshal. Johnson." Other items were: " Mar, shall Johnson is a liar;" furnished us by John Jones. "Councilman Brown was drunk last night;" .furnished us by the City Solicitor. This method was practised about two weeks, when the following appeared: "We have two black eyes," furnished us by' the gener al public, The editor was afterwards known to express his thorough belief in " impersonal journalism." A work of great value to the agricul- tural community and the owners of life stock generally is "TheVeterinary .Science." It treats comprehensively and in plain eyery•day language •on the anatomy, diseases and "treatment Qf domestic animals 'and poultry, be- sides containing a complete descrip tion of medicine, recipes; S.e., enabling the farther to be his •own veterinary. Competent authorities regard "The" Veterinary Seience " as a standard work, and one which no owner of animals can afford to be without. The book is sold at $2, but the Loudon Free Press Company has made ar. augments whereby they will supply their mammoth 16 page edition (the Weekly Free Press and Farm and Home) for 'one year, together with a Copy of the book. at the'extremelq low price• of $2, This is an nppo.w tuniry of which everyone should take advent age Council meets Suturday night, Send the Advocate to your frieuds. $100 a year. Services will be held in all the churches Good Friday.. Mr. John Iiawkshaw sold a five - months old calf to Mr. D. Davis this week which weighed 600 pounds. Mr. James O'Brien, of Hay toweship, delivered a minister gobbler to Mr. D, Davis the other day, weighing over 33 pounds. The birdewas far from being fat and doubtless could have been made weigh near 50 pounds. The Free Press of April 14, in answer to an enquiry from Grand Bend, states that en open letter can be sent through ;he mails for two cents. This may bean right as far as it goes but it is mislead lug in as much as double the deficient postage will be collected on delivery of such letters. Clause 3, page 4 of the ()ffieal Postal Guide, covers the matter fully, as follows: " The sending of a letter or any communication or doeu- ments subject to letter postage in an open eever does not iu any way dimin- ish its liability to the letter rate." An amusing incident occurred the other day at the Talbot street school Loudon. The teacher in dismissing his classes first asked all those who were Irish tc go. Two or three rose and went out. Ile then asked those who were Scotch to go, and several more of the children left the room. When those who were Canadians were told to go there was a general movement for thc. door. One little girl only kept her seat. The teacher went up to her and said . " Well, Lottie, what are you ? " In a serious tone the little girl replied, "I'm a Methodist." Mrs. D. A. Cooley, formerly Mrs. M. B. Ribble and daughter of Mr. Wm. Slee, of this place, writing from Lapeer City, Mich., says: "Knowing my sub- scription to the Anvocehe is due, I am sending you one dollar. Since re- mitting my last subscription I have been married as you till see. I am still living iu Lapeer and have a good home with plenty' of this world's "goods." Informed of the many changes and hearing from old familiar friends over there, your; paper comes as a welcome visitor, aud I anxiously await its arrival from week to week to hear the latest news." The Sabbath school anuiversary ser vices in tha Main Street Alethodist church on Sunday and Monday wore very successful. Rev. Kerr, of lien - sail, preached both morning and even- ing to large congregations. His reci talions on Monday evening were great- ly appreciated by the audience. The report of the secretary of the school showed that the school is in a most pros• parous condition, financialy and other wise. A now library of over 300 vol umes has just been purchr•:,:d, which will replace the one dextro; d by fire. The report showed an i:lvauce all along the line over last year. A printer dosen't rush to the doctor when he is out of " sorts," nor to this baker when he is out of " pi," nor to the Bible when he wants a " rule," nor to the gun smith when he wants a '• •shooting stick," nor to the cabinet shop when he wants furniture," nor to a cutter when he desires a "cut," nor to a bank when he wants" quoins," nor to a girl when he wants a " press," nor to a lawyer when he wants a " dir ty case," nor to a butcher when he wants ~ phot," nor to the brewery when he wants a •' big head" nor to a pugi- list when he wants a " slug " nor to a policeman when he wants a " chase," nor to a pump when he's dry—and has ten cents in his pocket. The man who earns his cash in this town, and buys his goods, provisions and clothing elsewhere is an absorbed heap of selfisbness and a traitor to his fellow eitizeus. The official who lives aud thrives on the taxes of his neigh bors and purchases his household neces- sities elsewhere ought to be bounced without notice. Anyone who prospers at the expense, of a community is bound by alt the laws of common interest of those by whom he prospers. The preach- er who talks religion aud witholds his cash from the people of his own town denies his faith and is worse than a heathen. Business mon are the soul and life of any town; injure their trade and you strike every citizen. Carry your meney else where and do what you can to ruin your town. And mer- chant, when you have a job of printing to do, don't give it to any city office, because, forsooth, you are getting it done a few cents cheaper. Support the home printer who is everlastingly sup- porting you. All businese men sail in the same boat. Boys' Attention. Bicycle suits for 53.50, at Johnston's, Moves! Stoves!! Stoves!!! For Oxford Stoves and Ranges, 'call at Bissett's old stand, Exeter. A. S. Deavitt, agent. iniankets 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. Dress Cutting School. The Dress Cutting School will be permanently located at Mrs. Newton's, Exeter, two doors north of Davis' mar- ble shop. The only first-class system in Canada. Splendid Lecture. Sergi.. Major Schoof delivered ,his famous lectare, entitled " Darkest Af. rice Lighted Up " in the James Street Methodist Church on Monday and Tues- day night. Monday night the lecturer portrayed all his African scenes in a unique and pleasing manner. He gave an interesting description of the fight between the English and Boers and stated that a re occurence of the fight was likely to be heard of in the near future. Tuesday night his dis- course was centered on the gold and diamond fields ofth t country which proved very interesting as well as in- structive. AliChange for the Better. The days of shoddy clothing is past. What is the use of buying shoddy goods when you can .get a line of Scotch tweed suits as good as ordered goods at $$20 for the ready made price $9 50. This is the price we ask for a line of Scotch tweed suits made to our order Lining and workmanship equal to any tailor made goods. G. G. JoulegeQN. `• Fitt; on the Plains." The Rev. Gerald Willoughby, of Sarnia, will lecture on the above named. subject, in the school hall of the Trivia Memorial Church', ou Tuesday evening next, April 20th, under the auspices of the Woman's Chapter. A sale of work will be held in the school hall from four to seven p. m., of the same day, when a collection of useful and beautiful ar tidos will be on exhibition. Refresh meats will bo served from 4 to 7 p. m. and again at 930 p. m. The lecture will begin at 8 o'eloek.sharp. All are invited. Admission 15 cents.. Big Beal in Property. The Berlin News Record says:— " Mr, Abel iYalper and Mr. Frank Heiman concluded a property deal of consider- able proportions on Tuesday, when the former exchanged his livery stable business and the Nahrgang property etc., for the Queen's Hotel, Drayton, cwned by the latter. The hotel in ques- tion is at present leased by Mr. Max Salle, who requested of Mr, NValpor the privilege of calling it the " Walper " house, Drayton. Mr. Wolper also has two choice farms, equal to any in On• tario, which he is desirous of exchang- ing• for real estate in Berlin." " Mr Abel Walper's revenue from rentals now amounts to $7,107 a soar. A large amount, and creditable to this neutle- man's enterprise avd business ability." Another ]Kind of Departmental 8vtore. There is not one single town in the Dominion, no exceptions to the, rule, everywhere it is the same, but has citizens who purchase articles from every tramp pedlar that strikes the town, callus;• himself a representative of such and such a house; teas, dry goods, jewellery, spectacles, stationery, inks, office supplies, printing, Pct., and these very people are the first to run !Co the home merchant when a donation is required fur the church or charity, and these are the very first to run to the printing office and ask the publisher to help them out of some trouble or give somebody " hail Columbia" or trot some fad of theirs or abuse every men in town; and just ask that kind of a man if he takes the paper and ho says, " Why no, I have no use for it." Benjamin Ruston .Deaf!. A telegram was received Here last week announcing the death of Benja- min Ruston, sou of the late Geo. Bus- ton, who died at Brantford on Thurs. dav last after a prolonged illness of phnemouia. Mr. Ruston was a former resident of Exeter, and left here for for Brantford with the Verity Plow Works, where he had worked for a few years past and was fnrmeri i -i the G. T. R. shops in Stratford. It is thought his death must have been unexpected, as none of the friends here knew any- thiug beyond the mere annouucotnent of his disease, and the date set for the funeral. Hie mother, Mrs, Betty Rus- ton, still resides in Ellice, as also do two brothers and a sister—James and William Ruston, and Mrs. Alfred Mid- dleditch. Deceased would be about 41 years of age, and leaves a wife and four ehildreu, The funeral took piaci) on Sunday. A Good Thing—The Cinematograph. The Ciuematograph, showed here on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and a matinee Friday afternoon in Gid- ley's Opera Hall, under the auspices of the Oddfellows, was indeed one of the most marvellous features of the nine- teenth century. The hall on all occas- ions was literally packed and to say that the people were delighted is put- ting it mild. Every scene was watch ed with momentary interest from start to finish. Just imagine a person seated in a hall viewing scenes just as though they were actually occurring. Nothing could be more realistic—people walking. vessels landing, trains arriving, sold- iers marching, a stormy ocean, Afri- cans bathing; cavalry charges, and in fact many other iuteretting scenes with every action of life produced in its most ample sense. \Ve must say those who missed it missed a treat of a life time. Mr. Strotvger's explanations of the various scenes were most clear and distinct and were much appreciat- ed, as was also the piano selecitions in- terspersed by Mise Stella McMtllion. The committee in charge deserve every praise and commendation for securing this appreciative treat. flue Need Not Swear. A bill for the amendment of the On. tario Marriage Act received its first reading on March 22. Several import- ant changes are proposed which will be gladly welcomed both by issuers of marriage licenses and by persons con- templating matrimony. 13y the act of April 7, 1896, both of the parties to the intended marriage must personally make affidavit, one of which affidavits at ]east must be made before the issuer. This provision has led to a great deal of inconvenience both to the issuer of license and to the contracting parties. The new bill provides that before the issue of the license the affidavit before required to be made by. both parties shall be made before the issuer by one 01 them. As before, a chart showing the degrees of affinity and consangui uity which in the form of affidavit and must be made known to the applicant. The provisions of the present law, which require the issuer to forward to the registrar immedietely upon the issue of the license, a form containing certain particulars about the parties, has been criticised by some; but the framers of the bill have decided to re- tain them. The provisions regarding theappointment of deputies, and the enforcement of penalties for breach of the act remains as before. Shareholders meet. A sharabolders'meeting of the Park- hill ;iliueral Oil Syndicate was held at the Commercial House hereon Monday last. • Nearly all the shareboldere were present and manifested a keen enthusi- asm to continue exploratious, conse- quently a large amount of additional capital was subscribed with which to further l.rosacute the work. It was de- cided to incorporate under the name of the Sylvan Oil Company of Ontario, (h't'd), The syndicate have already sunk two wells, in both of which it has been demonstrated almost beyond a doubt that they are working in a rich oil-bearing territory and thus assured they have every confidence in the ven- tnre and purpose developiug the terri- tory fully The following is the direc- torate for the new company, viz: --I. Newton, (Pres.) Sarnia; J.' F. Roberts, (See. Tress),. Parkhill, Dr. Rollins and H. Spackman, Exeter; Wm. Stanley, Parkhill; Andrew Elliott and John At- more, Sylvan, R H Collins was ap• pointed solicitor for the Company. Death of iters. 6�'els1t. One after another the pioi.eer settlers are beiu.g snatched. frbm our midst by the cold hand of death. This week it becomes our sad duty to chronicle the demise of Mrs, AnnWelsh, relict of the late Richard Welsh, who died yestetdn,y (Wednesday) at the ripe age of 77 years and 9 uionths. lee ceased has not been in good health for some time, sulleriug from the infirmi ties of old age, and'tin the latter stages from a severe attach: of dropsy, Mrs. Welsh was ono of the pioneers of Us - borne township where she and her hus- band resided for many years, moving to Exeter over twenty -live years ago and living here ever since. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a thorough Christian, She leaves to mourn her dentine, one son, Mr, Johu Welsh—aud two daughters—Mrs. John Snell, of this place, and Mrs. Chas. Eac- rett, of Sarnia. The funeral takes place to the Exeter cemetery, to -morrow (Friday), at 2 o'clock. L ersonai :neutron G. W. Davis spent Suuday in Zurich, Mr, John Strang, who has been ill, is able to be out. Mrs. Short, of Ilespeler, is the guest of Miss Clara Vesper, Mabel Newton, who has been on the sick list, is recovering. Mr. N Cook, of Hewett, wheeled to Exeter on Alouday last. Mrs. Mawson is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs Dauncey. John Leathorn is spending a few days iu London this week. Miss Mina Doan, of Zurich, yisited friends in town last week. Mtss Maud. harness,. who has been very ill, is slowly recovering. Miss Ida Cooper is at present suffer ing from an attack of grippe and quin- sy. Mr. Wm. Drew is able to be out around again after several weeks' ill- ness. Wm. Piper, of Seafortb, has been in town several days this week "dicker- ing" horses. Mr. aud Mrs. W. Manning; of Clinton attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Horn, Friday. Mrs. S. Powell, and daughter, Etta are speudiug a few days is Seafortb, yisiting frieuds. Dr. and Airs. Amos entertained a lumber of their intimate friends on Thursday night last, Mrs. Nobble, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Muir, has returned to her home in Seaforth. !Rev. Mr. aud Mrs. Waddel, of Hen salt, spent Thursday night iu town, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. 1".W. Collins. The many friends of Mr. Thos. Shute will be pleased to learn that he is itu- proviug aud new able to sit up a little. Mr. A. P. and M:rs. Ross, who have been the guests of Mr. aud Mrs. Collius, left Weuuesday for Livingston, Mout. Miss Mary Loosemore, of Al vinston, returued home Saturday,after spending a few weeks visiting friends iu town. Mr. Andrew Stewart, who has been visiting4relatives here during the win - left for his home in Waterloo, Wis., Mouday. Win. Snell, who has been engaged for some time with Mr. E. Christie, left last week for J3ensall to work in a ho tel stable. Miss Charlotte Dearing left last week for Brumfield, where she has secured a situation in the hotel there witu Mr. and Airs. Thos. Snell. Rev. J. W. Holmes, of Mitchell, will occupy the pulpit of the James Street Methodist Church, next Sunday, both, morning and evening. J. E. Steel, who has been conducting a cutting school at the Central Hetet,' left Thursday for Clinton, having left the agency with Miss Ida Newtou. Parkhill: The Board of. Education has advertised fur a third teacher for the High School for the remainder of the term ending with the midsummer holidays. Clinton: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steep, celebrated theirgolden wedding, the other day. They have raised a family of nine children, all of whom are liv- ing., not having had a death in their family. Seaforth: Belgian draught stallion, "Bismarck " owned by the Belgian Draught Horse company, was sold by auction here on Tuesday last, and was knocked down 'to Mr. John Oldfield, of Tuckersmith for $405. Bayfield: Mr. W. Rathby, one of the hands of the sawmill, was severely in- jured last week. He was throwing rollers up above him, and when he was stoopingover to pick upanother, one slipped down, striking him on the head and inflicting a severe wound. THE BIG C;1SA STORE, CASH OR PRO L9CE 'a- Oi E PRICE TO ALL. These are days of dress goods selling at the Big Cash Store. Tho Big Cash Store for Dress Goods says everyone, We are this week showing a special line of new and up-to-date silk and wool mixtures, also a new line of Brochee tweed effects. Just about the sweetest and nattiest goods you ever saw. We would like to show you through our lovely stock of Dress Goods, We can please you in style, Come and try. • :ux?igzz V They came. They saw. They bought. Yes ! 'That's what a great many ladies have done since our show rooms have been opened. Such a magnificent array of beauty never decked our tables before, and prices were never so much in your favor. Wo will be pleased to show you our new millinery at any time LACE CUfTi. Special sale of Job Lace Curtains now on. We bought an immense lot at a very low rate and we are now dealing them out to the public. We have the biggest lace curtain values you ever saw, WALL PAPER. Yes, wall papers are on the quick march. We show nearly- ten thousand rolls of new paper. We can save you from 10 to 25 per cena on your wall papers. Come and see the largest, choicest and cheapest stock of wall paper in town. r Buy your Carrot, Tu 'nip and lilangel seed from us and • save money. SIMS J. A, STKWA'T. Stores close at 6:30 each evening oxceptiug Wednesday and Saturday. Canadian • W ,. Pijr, , We are the only merchants in town carrying the cel- ebrated American Wall papers—Hundreds of paterns to pick from. The designs are excellent this season. LACE CURTAINS & CARPETS, We have placed into stock 875 pairs of Lace Curtains, and all were bought cheap, and will be sold at low profits. $1 50 Lace Curtains $1 00 1 75 " cc 1 25 l ALL VERY �� 2 00 i" i' 1 c50 ��y� VVJJ e�n,, �{�S f L� `.aC ©© CC cCC i ;' FAC 3 tlQ2 MRS LEyti s Carpets in Union, all Wool, TaTeet y, 13ruesels and Hems. See them before buying. E. J. SPAC ER, e4 &, CO., Smell's Block, Exeter - -fY Hurrah! Ilurrah for ninety seven All good folks will go to freayon. Just follow me; 1'11 Lead the race And take you to a dandy place To buy your clothes and curtains fine And everything else in other lines. I know the man that you'll find there Will deal with you upon tbesquare. Then why not come with me today and hear what jobnston ha, to say. That's the place On bound for now And if you stop me there'll bo a row. —hese*. Zchhlhe LACE MUMS. Lace Curtains at right pric- es. Stock large and 20 per cent. cheaper than regular prices in some lines. We com- mence them at 20 per cent. per pair. See our Specials : 31, yd. curtain at 75c also our lines at S 1.25, 11.50, 20 WALL PAPERS. Wall papers were never nicer. All new designs, and we are offering a special 10 per cent. discount on all lines. CLOTHING. A grand clothing sale is now on and we wish to clear our full line having bought large- ly, argely, we wish to make a clearing before the season advances. Special mention might be made of our $4.50 wool suits for men, a beauty. Also our extra quality Scotch Tweed Snits at $9.50 . G. JUHNSTON. One of The Finest Sal ecti.ons of Window Shades in the town can be found at the Market Store. We can suit youin quality, color and price. We have the very newest in Ladies Black or Tan Oxford Shoes. Prices 75e, $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. joiliti. Boss Wanted—An idea Who can think of some shnpae thing to patent? Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth, Write roi•IN WEDDERBtruN & c0. Patent Attor- neys Washington, D. 0., for their $1,800 prize offer and list of two hundred inventions wanted. GAL LIVERY. First-olass Rigs and Horses Orders left atHawkshaw's Hotel, or at the Livery Stable, Christie's old Stand will receive prompt at- tention Terms Reasonable r elophone. Connection Clinton: Mrs. W. Murray met with a bad accident the other day.which has confined her to her room. While stand= ing on a step ladder she -slipped, and fell backwards, straining her back, and otherwise injuring herself. It was ex- ceeding fortunate that no bones were broken. 4 Parkhill: Mr. J. G. Jemmett, of the Canadian Bank of Commerce here, left with his family last week for Ottawa. As Mr. Jemmett has been promoted to a higher and more remunerative, posi- tion in the bank the change will. be a" beneficial one for him, but will be a loss to Parkhill. 1Ie has been anactive . r, worthy citizen and has aiways takeh�' an interest in whatever was of benefit, to the town. He and his amiable wife will bemuch missed hearty rt Y good wishes of many friends . go. o •with tht m to their naw home,