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The Exeter Advocate, 1897-12-16, Page 8Boarders Wanted. The undersigned would be pleased to take a number of boarders.—Ladies or Gentlemen. First class acoommoda tion. Terms reasonable. Apply at the House opposite Commerical Hotel. H. BUorixclixAnt LOCAL JOTTINGS 0! the snow the beautiful snow! And every one said I told you so! That the mighty would fall with a ter- rible thud— .And to day its blooming name is mud, A week from Saturday is Christmas. Several cases of weasels are report- ed in town. All mantles at cost price to clear, at Johnston's Send the Advocate to your friends, One dollar a year. Go to R Hicks for your Marriage License and Wedding Rings. Sale bills printed while you wait at the ADVOCATE office. School will close on Wednesday- next for the Christmas holidays. The second of a series assemblies will be held in Gidlea's Opera House, here ou Tuesday evening, December 2Sth. Fancy lemonade sets at $t 50; fancy cups and saucers; fancy crockery and glass of all kinds, right prices at John - stoles, The old station hot& property owned by Messrs. Carling Bros., has been purchased by Mr. John Mitchell for a good figure. To consult the best interests of your pocket, consult the advertising column: of the Anvoeer s if you are in quest of Christmas bargains. The December Sessious of the Peace opened at Goderieh on Tuesday last. The Bayfield manslaughter ease will come before this court. Mr. John Mitchell narrowly escaped asphyxiation by coal gas one night last week caused by a piece of mica in the stove shifting out of place. The new agreement between Brant- ford and the Verity Plow Co. has been duly signed, and the company is now looking about for a site for their fac- tory. - A load of the Exeter Council of Royal Templars drove to Rippen last night to attend an open meeting and for the purpose of re organizing a new Coun- cil in that place. " Mr, S. H. Gidley has purchased the house and Iot on Westmoreland street, belonging to Mr. John Taman, and in- tends next spring to erect a large brick residence,"—Blyth Standard. The Grand Trunk Railway manage- ment commenced Monday to change the heating system of their coaches from the old stove to steam, They ex- pect to turn out two trains each day until the entire system is covered. Mr. Thos. Russell & Son, breeders of high grade cattle, of Usborne, captured 2nd prize for a pair of export cattle over 1200 pounds in weight at tho Guelph Fat Stock Show last week We congratulate Mr. Russell on his good luck, - The majority of people look upon it as a trivial offence to throw a stone at the telegraph wire, but under the Crim inal Code. the penalty for such an of- fence is $50, or three mouths, and if you injure the wire or break one of the glass insulators, the penalty is two years in penitentiary. Old settlers predict that there will be a very light snowfall this year owing to the swarm of mice in the fields. They base their opinion on the fact that when the mice were numerous a few years ago there was scarcely enough snow to make sleighing dur ing the whole winter. A proposal to change the date of celebrating Christmas, put forward at a slimly attended meeting of the Lon- don Board of Trade, has met with a storm of disapproval in almost every quarter, and should ,a proclamation issue to change the date, very few gro- cery dealers will observe it. The game season elosed yesterday (Wednesday,) and it is now unlawful to kill pheasant, grouse, prairie fowl, woodcock, snipe plover, or any water- fowl or any game bird or animal (in- cluding gray mid. black squirrels and bares) not otherwise provided for, at any time between December 15 and September 15 following. The Ladies' Chapter of •the Trivitt Memorial Church, are making big preparations for their annual fowl 'supper to be held in Gidley'a Opera House, on Monday evening, Dec. 20th An abundance of provisions is being supplied and a splendid program is being arranged. Every person wel come and a good time may be looked for. Rev. W. M. Martin, of Caven Presby• teriau Church, will begin a course of special sermons next Sunday evening upon " The Family." Next Sunday's subject, Marriage." Much interest will be taken in this series on account of recent letters appearing in the daily press of Arch Bishop Cleary, dealing with members of his flock attending services in protestant churches. The new Episcopalian Church, Trin- ity, in Mitchell, was opened by his Lord- ship, the Bishop of Huron, on Sunday. The building, designed by H. J. Powell, architect, Stratford, is a beautiful struc tore of red brick, the buttresses being relieved by white stone caps. At the three services Sunday the church was crowded, hundreds being turned away from the evening service. The second advent formed the principal topic of his Lordship's discourse. The Bishop was assisted in all three services <bythe 'rec- tor of the parish, the Rev. J. T. Kerrin. The church seats 400 and is lighted' With acetylene gas See the gjass sets 25ete, and the 13 piece herrS'SPtD 5 t l 19h n cion, . Fine coffee Johnston's. $1 00 fx'6sh ground, 25ets, at paid in advance will get the ADVOCATE to Jan• let, 1899. 6 lbs at 25 cts; 5lbs mixed candy 25 cts; 4 lbs good currants 25 pts; 3 lbs select raisins 25 cts, at Johnston's, It has been said that by an amend• went to the Municipal Act passed at the last session of the Legislature that all nominations at Municipal elections must be in writing, We have beeu informed by good.autherity that such law does not ;,come into force till the year 1898, cousequently Municipal elections will be conducted as in the past. Mr. Samuel Callas, of Le Mars, Iowa, a former resident near Centralia, in remitting his subscription to the Anvo CATE, says: "We are all getting along very nicely here although thin in general looked very blue last spring; the weather being very wet followed by a dry, hot summer, and it looked very much as though the crops were going to be all spoilei.. The wheat and oats were considerably damaged by the hot winds but the corn was good. Grain turned out as follows:—Wheat from six to eighteen bushels per acre; oats 20 to 40; corn 25 to 45. We did not have such a bumper crop of corn as last year but better quality, Potatoes are scarce. Prices are fair for wheat and cattle. Wheat is 75c. to 80c., corn 15c„ oats 14c., hogs $3 25; cattle, fat $375 to $4; stockers $2.75 to $3; creamery butter, 20e. to 24c,, dairy 15; eggs 15c. We had a nice fall and winter has nicely set in with 18 to 20 inches of snow on the level.% Hail and hog cholera have been the means of putting many the poor renter off his farm in this section. Hail did not strike around me but 1 was less fortunate by hog cholera, out of a herd of 68 I had 44.die. One of my neighbors lost all he had but two, and another all but one while many others fared similarly. Now, fearing you will tiro ou the contents of my letter I will here inclose a money order for the ADVOCATE which I consider is a small amount for such an excellent paper I pay $1.50 for the Le Mars paper which is not one-third as large or near as interesting. Oysters have taken a sudden drop in town baing now sold for 25c, a quart by some dealers. Ladles! If you want printed or blank calling cards, call at the ADVOCATE Office. Christmas Perfumes. A new stock of Christmas Perfumes at Lutz's Drug Store. This is the place to buy a nice Christmas present in this line. Ready Mender. The most useful and greatest labor- saving invention of the age is the Ready Mender. . Repairs any kind of clothing—woollen, c eton, silk, satin, in fact any kind of goads, and is a real necessity in every home. Only lOcts at Lutz's. Apron Schools. In the County of Huron there are 253 schools and departments with a total pay roll of $85,019, made up as follows: East Huron, 122 schools and depart- ments, $12,977 paid in salaries; West Huron, 131 schools and departments, with a salary list of $42.042. There are 15,201 pupils on the roll. The high- est salary paid b,v:rural schools is $500 which is paid in about ten sections; in incorporated village schools the maxi- mum is $700, and in towns $825. A New Game Law. Book agents may be killed from Oct. 1 to Sept. 1; spring poets ,from March 1 to June 1; scandal mongers from April 1 to Dec. 1; umbrella bor- rowers, Aug. 1 to Nov. 1; and from Feb 1 to May 1; while every man who accepts a paper two years, but when the bill is presented says, " I never ordered it," may be killed on sight without reserve or relief from valuation or appraisement laws and be buried 'face downward without the benefit of clergy, Measels. The Public School Act says that where any member of a household is ill with small -pox, scarlet fever, meas- les or any other contagious or infee. tious disease it shall be the duty of the parents to notify the principal of the school of the existence of such diseases, and no member of the household shall attend school until he or she has fur- nished the principal of the school with a eertiffcate from a medical doctor stat- ing that such person is entirely free from the disease. It would be well for parents in town to note this fact. Personal Mention Mr. James Lang left last week for Winnipeg. Mr. A. Walters was in London Mon- day on business. Irene, daughter of Mr. B. S. O'Neil,, is at present very i11. Mrs. Geo. Bissett, who has been quite ill for several days, is recover- ing. Miss Delia Crocker, milliner, has re- turned home from Toronto to spend the Christmas holidays. Ed. Prout, of Bay City, Michigan is spending a few weeks with friends in and around Exeter. Miss Maud Jeckell, after spending a few weeks in the Brantford hospital as nurse, returned home last week. Miss A. Brooks, who has been con- ducting Mr, John. Hall's millinery de- partment at Dashwood, returned home last week for her holidays. Mr. Gladman, of Peterborough, has accepted a posstion in. the Jaw office of Messrs, Elliott & Elliott, Mr. Janniff having returned to Toronto. Rev. Smith, of the Main Street Meth odist Church, preached Missionary ser mon the Methodist ,o in Me odist Church, Hensall on Sunday last: His pulpit here was idie i by iky. McKelvie,.of Hensel!. Pails 25 pound, :perfection syrup $1.00, at Joh11ston'8. House of Refuge Notes.. Mrs, Rush, of Ashfield, was admitted to the House last week ; she was suffer- ing severely from pneumonia at the time, and is not better yet. J. Griffith, of Wawanosh, who left some time ago, has returned. A male inmate named Eagleson, admitted some time ago from Stephen, died on Monday;.he was par alyzed at the time of his entry, and had practically been helpless ever since; he was 70 years of age, and was buried on the premises,Rev. B. Clement officiating. This makes 21 deaths. .The number of inmates is now 78 It is an open se- cret that before long the excellent as- sistant, Miss Hodgins, will leave to start housekeeping in her own behalf. Officers Elected. At the regular meeting of the Inde pendent'Order Foresters, held Friday night, the following officers were elect- ed, viz:—C. R , Wm. Balkwill; V. C. R., Rich. Terry; Rec. See., Samuel Westa- way; Fin. Sec., Alo'x. Dyer; Treas., J. P. Clarke; Chap: Jos. Cobbledick ;S. W., Ardah Rollins; J. W., Geo. Anderson; S. B., Chris. Luker; J. B , D. Mill; Court Dep., R. N. Rowe; Delegates to High Court, D. Mill and John )auncey.- At the last regular meeting of Lodge Plymouth, No. 63, held ilionday night the following officers were elected, viz :. —W. P., R. W. Dinney; P. P., Thos. Hartnoll; V. P., W. Vale; Chaplain, N. D. Hurdon; Sec„ G. h minTreas., Jos. Senior; Committee, Ciieistopher Motley, W. Dearing, H. Spackman, W, Sweet, V. 5„ I. G., R, Crocker, 0. G., G. Davis; Trustees, J. Spackman, G. Davis, W. H, Dearing; Physican, T. A. Amos, M. D.; Auditors, N. D, Hurdon, H. Spackman, W, Sweet; Caretaker, R, Crocker; Dele- gate to 8, G. L., Jos. Senior. Anniversary Services. The anniversary serviees of the James Street Methodist Church, were held on Sunday last. The Rev. Stephen Bond. President of the London Confer-- ence, of Seaforth, occupied the pulpit both morning and evening and preach- ed two very deep, eloquent and impres. sive sermons to large congregations. The following evening anni- versary usual ai- versary tea was served in the lecture room and as in former years a large number turned out to participate there- in, and it is needless to say that the ladies in charge fully mantained thier previous reputation. After the good things had been dealt with the large' gathering filled the boby of`the church, when the pastor, Rev. Dr. Willoughby, took the chair and started the intellec- tual feast with a few woll chosen intro- ductory remarks, first „introducing Rev. Yelland, of Crediton, followed by Revds. Kerr, of Heusall; S. Salton, of Centralia; W. M. 1ltartin, and H. E. Bray. The choir furnished the music and deserve much eulogy for their ex- cellent renditions. A' socil was held Monday eveniug which was also well atteuded. The entire proceeds amount ed to $180. Khiva: On Wednesday, Dee. 1st, an interesting society event was celebrat- ed here in the Methodist parsonage in the marriage of Mr. Charles Holt and Miss Jane Keys of this place. Rev, G. Thompson officiated, St. Marys: Nora, daughter of Wm Birtch, was coasting down what is known as Carroll's hill, along with a brother, when unfortunately the sled struck a stone, capsizing both of them, with the result that Nora received a fracture of one of her limbs. Clinton: Mrs. G. Hanley being in poor health, her sister, Mrs, G, Burnett, of Goderich township, came here last week to relieve her of her household duties, but Mrs. Burnett was unfortun- ate, for going to visit a relative Sun- day evening, she slipped down and broke her wrist. Clinton: At a meeting of the credit- ors of W. H. Beesley & Co., a statement was presented showing a deficit of $1,700. The assets, consisting of stock, $4,497.95; fixtures, $249 75, and book accounts assigned to C. H. Ivey and Standard Bank of $914.83, amounted to $5,755.53. The liabilities were plac- ed at $7,399.15. Clinton: Saturday morning, when Adam Foster was running a wagon load from the block to the store house at Stapleton, in passing through a door the hub of the wagon struck the post, knocking the shafts violently to one side and throwing him off the platform and falling a distance of eleven or twelve feet striking on his left side and shoulder. The result was two ribs broken, slight dislocation of the collar bone, and an impacted fracture of the shoulder joint. West Williams: It is with feelings of sadness that we record the death of Philip Knight, one of our pioneer sett- lers. Although suffering for years from an aggravated form of epilrpsey no serious fears were entertained until about four months ago when cancer of the stomach set in and during the last two months he has subsisted entirely on liquids. On Sunday, after a day of great weakness, he quietly fell asleep, and so passed to the home where pain and sickness enter not. Annie Knieschewsky, a weaver em- ployed in A. W, •Brodie's big woollen mill, at Hespeler, met with a very pain- ful accident while at work in the mills Friday afternoon. Her loom did not work properly, causing the shuttles to; fly out, and while leaning backwards against the adjoining loom ,watching the loom fixer at his work, the machine she was leaning against was started by its operator, and caught her hair in the gearing of the head motion, wind fog it in and tearing a portion of it off, with a large piece of the scalp, also sev ering a portion of the left ear, and loos- ening the remainder of the scalp from the skull on the left side of the her head. Parte of the !machine had to be remov- ed before tho unfortunate girl could be rel'ased, Mitchell: Mr. Adam Burritt has de finitely announced himself as a caudi- date for the Mitcheil Mayoralty. Mr. Hord, if no one else offers, will also go to the polls, so that a contest is assured. Clandeboya: While Joe Williams was handling his seven shooter a short time ago it accidentally went off,the bul let lodging near one of the finger joints of his hand, and so far has. not been ex- tracted. Logan: Harry Jewell, Jr., died Wed- nesday at his residence here, at the early age of 29 years. He had been suffering for two years with lung trou- ble and although every care was tak• en he could not get better but passed away.. He was universally respected by old and young, who will be sorry to hear of his death. At Tilsouburg Sunday morning two men in a buggy were struck by the M. C. R., North Shore express, running about a mile a minute. The buggy was smashed to atoms, and one of the occupants, named Charles Lloyd, hurled a distance of 90 feet and instantly kill- ed, his head being crushed in, his teeth knocked out and both arms and legs were broken. The other, a lad. of 17, named Charles Chandler, escaped with a cut on the leg. Kirkton : A number of farms have changed hands during the past two weeks, Samuel Doupe has purchased 50 acres on the 5th con. of Blanshard, which belonged to F. Switzer, the price being $2,200. Mr Amos Doupe bought the 80 acre farm on the 15th con. of Usborne, from Robert Whaley. Nor man Switzer has sold his farm on the 14th con, of Usborne, to Mr, J. Shute of Exeter. And Messrs. Switzer and Whaley have purchased farms on the 2nd and 3rd cons. respectively of 1.s - borne. Clinton: The announcement of the death of Mrs. H. R Walker, on Tuesday morning, was not a surprise to our townspeople, but it was nevertheless the cause of sincere and deep regret. She had been in a critical state of health from cancer, for some time, that her death was known to be only a matter of time. She was the daughter of the late John Wise, of the Huron Road, Tuckersmith, and was born in Vaug- han Township, York County, coming to Huron 41 years ago. She leaves two sons and a daughter by her first hus band. St. Marys: Willie, second son of W. J. Evans, aged about seven years, while coasting down the sidewalk, went down a steep hill with terriffic speed and the sleigh accidentally went to one side causing it to collide with a tree. He was struck on the head and face rendering him unconscious. He was removed to his father's residence and medical aid summoned, when it was found that the left side of his face and head had received the force of the blow and the left eye was badly swollen but no bones were broken. St. Marys: A rather unfortunate accident happened at the hardware store of J. C. Gilpin Wednesday. John Pettapiece, who keeps a general store at Motherwell, was making some pnrchas• es, and some of the clerks had ,jest tak- en down a barrel of oil on the elevator from the street floor to the basement and was about to ascend again, when Mr. Pettapiece, who was at the rear and of the store, not observing where he was going, walked into the trap, and fell some six or seven feet, striking on his head and left shoulder, When picked up he was unconscious and it was found that the drum of one of his ears was ruptured, which will destroy his hearing on that side. St. Marys: A very distressing ac- cident occurred at the farm of Fergus McMaster, a highly respected farmer, about three miles south of town on Sat- urday last. It appears that Mr. Mc- Master was having a cutting box run by horse power, cutting feed for his stock. His daughter, Jessie, was driv- ing the horses and following them around. in a circle, when her skirts caught in the quick revolving tumb- ling shaft. In trying to extricate her- self she put down her left hand to pull her skirts off the shaft when her sleeve caught drawing her left arm in and winding it around the shaft, fracturing the limb in three places. She was quickly released and taken to the house. In the afternoon a consultation of three doctors was held, when it was decided owing to the shattered condition of the bones and the badly strained tissues to amputate the arm, which was done, taking it off within a few inches of the shoulder. Only 15 Cents; Who. Wouldn't Have One P Subscribers—old or new—who send payment for a year's subscription in advance for the Stratford Weekly Her- ald, will receive a large colored wall map of the County of Perth if they en. close only fifteen cents additional. In other words $1.15 will pay for a year's issues Perth's favorite newspaper and the map. The map alone sent postpaid on receipt of 25c. Stamps may be sent. The map is easily worth half a dollar. It is invaluable to residents of the coun- ty, and will also give pleasure to for- mer residents who now live in distant parts. The Stratford Weekly Herald's position as one of the foremost previa. tial weeklies is well known. With a corps of correspondents thoroughly cov- ering its wide constituency few items of news escape record in its column. As an advertising medium it is simply un - approached throughout a wide field, extending far beyond the borders of Perth county. The Herald also aspires to give the most comprehensive market, reports. together with a full and free discussion of politicaland general events, Everywhere its opinions are res et.ted and its is influence recognized.. Order The Heraldh and map for 1898 by sending $1.15 at once to The Stratford Herald Printing Co., Stratford, Ont. THF BIG CASK STORE CASH OR PRODUCE ONE PRICE TO ALL. A MERRY, MERRY XMAS TO ALL. We are ready for the holiday rush. A rich and satis- fying collection of everything that is desirable for the Xmas trade. Good Old Santa Claus has taken full possession, Bring the children; let them see all that's here. They'll not basked to buy. COME ! ALL ARE WELCOME. Remember we have a large show room devoted to Xmas goods. 100 Each for pure Linen Towelis, red ' or blue borders, regular value 15c, our price ro Cents. $2 50Per pair for Ladies' finest Kid Buttoned Boots. The ,T. IJ. +King make, the best value in the land 6a.5o 1 00 For lovely Chenile Table Coyer, new patterns, heavy fringe, special value. See them. Per pairfor Ladies' fine Ribbed 400. Worsted Hose, the kind you pay 5o ce_nts for other places. 15Q For a Lovely Japanese Gold Decorated fancy Tray 3OiFor a fancy Japanese Crumb Brush and Tray, regluar value 5oc, Our price 30c. 50c Ladies' undressed Kid Gloves, new tau and Birch shades. An im- mense stock, reglar value 8Loo our clearing price (Soc. $1 00 Per dozen for lovely, lacge, pure ' Linen Table Napkins; the kind you usually pay $1.5o for, our price $t.00, 6Oo Per yardfor Fine Bleeched Table Linen, gua,anteed pure. This is a leader. Rememper only 6oc. 85o For large Fancy Celluloid Photo Album, just the thing fora Christ. mas Box, For Ladies' fur 1\'eck Ruff, large Eaw5 size, 5 tails, a beauty, conte quick. 65c. i'or i3 piece !fancy Berry Sett, all new shapes. A great leader, Remember the Big Cash Store is Headquarters for Oranges, Candies, Nuts, Figs, and all suitable Xmas Goodies Cash and One Price works wonders on Xinas Goods, COME AND TRX. J. A. STEWART. XMAS If you want to buy �1�ESLN'TS - COME TO US. KID GLOVES, in fancy Black, Biscuit, Cream. These are guaranteed Goo OPPOSUM MUFFS that were 83.00 for CHILDREN'S LAMB BOAS, white at Pearl and Good 5150 25, 35, 50c. Special llcllollo M 811 afig Wool Dress Goods. We can sell you Jackets at prices to suit you, E. J. S P A C K Pad A 1!! & CO., Samwell's Block, Exeter JOHNSTON'S CHRIST_IIAS BARGAIIVS, 6 pieces fancy Blouse Velvets at half 5 O C regular price worth $1.00 for 2 men's black Martin fur coats regular $25 goods, great wearers, for 18 A job lot of Feather Boas, good quality, will be sold at regular cost price. 8 only first-class Beaver Caps, at The price for these was $8.00. 5,00 Fur. Capes, Fur Caps, Fur Guant- lets, Fur Ruffs, Fancy Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosiery, Scarfs. Everything suitable for Christmas Presents. GROCERIES ��- All lines of Christmas fruits and Groceries. Raisins, Currants, Peels, Extracts, Toilet Soaps, Figs, Dates, Etc.Etc. Come to us for Christmas Supplies. 0. G. JOHNSTO1q, Opposite flawkshaw's Motel, Exeter.