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The Exeter Advocate, 1898-1-8, Page 8t.... el dere Wanted. The undersigned would be pleased *take a member of boarders.—Ladies or Gentlemen. First elass eccommoda teon. Terme reasonable. Apply at the ErMee, opposite Com.merieal hotel. H. BueweetonAat LOCAL JOTTINGS The Lenten. Sun was 11044y4ng res: week. Renew you subscription to the An Send the Advocate to your friends, One dollar a year. For cheap readug, read our club "erne: rates in this issue. Sam Pikee hes taken •poeseesioe e tl e Waver y betel, Clintou. Thos. Willnuts has taken possession of Bir, T. 1leeand'e faxen north of the village We acknowledge e the receipt of a eple laid diary ealeedar from the Can oda Paper Co., Toronto. A. large number from here attended a, sac ti Beth r , • at the residence of Ir. jee.SteraeseCteemerty, Freday izigbt Mr. Thomas Ward, of Varna, r cent ehreslied over emir hovered bushels 4 see ct twenty e8elo +er d: the pra?alu 4t acres uif land. RQlidats tziav ea to -ti the G, T. R. was nearly twenty-five per vent, gee:ator 'than last year :ath the tr:lins *vett Alter than usual. The Firemen's,concert tomorrow, tFriday) night promises to eclipse any •aver held beret:40r'=. Title will be the Writ of the season. Try Winen's cough balsam for ttangle% cattle and broecbiat trot:;bies. Sole ageet for Diens Lung Syrup. 0- LUTz, Pruggtst Win. Fraser has .felled the office of elf eletlielvray for thirty-two' .and Mr. P. Wyllie bas been the clerk of Feast Williams for iv e auction sale; of the hottseheld of - tee of Me. i D Milkman takes leis reeideonce, Huron Street, to tlEsdaye, at 1_66. o eleek. E 'ery- tito to be Gout ie um awe shoal coni mated geed prices. • Our thauks are date As. Wan. Dear. tog, ere of Stephen, for a bawl of geed 014Jcvoas.htrr ertiatMrs. ri u kbeing. Devonshire knows how to make this p alatahi.t delicacy and its excel fence can be better imagined than des. Bribed. A. new water tank has been erected by the 0. T. Pe to take the place of the eld one which has done good service ever since the road was put through here. It is rnueh larger than the old one and is plated several roils nearer the depot. !l, horse driven by Joshua Morgan, Exeter North, whiles turning the car- rier at ,James Street, upset the rig and driver and ran away on Friday last. tee e driver escaped with a few slight �iruises, white the horse and rim . ti esc;tp ed injury. Special services are being held in the James 5 rent Methedfst Church here every night this week and are being conducted by the Rev. Gerald Wil. eoughby, of Sarnia. The services will also be continual next week and will be conducted by the Rev. Hobbs of London. Mein Street Methodist Churcb will hold itselissionary anniversary next Sunday. Rev- Wm, Godwin, an able preacher from Goderich will preach morning and evening. Liberal collec tions will be one of .the results. Rev. Cbarles Smith will render similar ser- vice in Goderich. Rev W. M. Martin, of Cavan Presby- terian Cherch erfeepreach resby- terianCherch,'eriirpreach on the late Ldfidon desaster on Sunday morning next and in the evening,thefourth of the aeries of sermons on the family subject, ' Parents " A. deep interest is being taken in those sermons by both old and young as is shown by the crowd at - 'tending the evening services. A Bruceleld correspondent says:— We are informed that Mr. W. Woods recently purch'tsed from Mr. Bawden, of Exeter, that desireable farm property, extending from the Sauble to the Brownson line, consisting of 136 acres This is the farm bought by Mr Bawden two years ago from Mrs. Hewson. The price is in the neighborhood of $3,000, A great eclipse of the sun will occur en the morning of Jan. 22nd, It will not be visible in Canada, but that will make little difference to science, for now astronomers go to the eclipse in- stead of waiting for it to come to them .`intheir own country. The best views eEffie pee fineeeaamare. to be had in India, and thither seienticbts of many nations will journey. and wait for it. It is to be hoped the sun willgive them a. good show. The first carnival of the se'sort- held in the Exeter skating rink took place' New Year's night and was largely at- tended. The Exeter sand was in at- tendance and dispersed fine music to the merry revellers. The principal event of the evening was the two mile race. Prizes were awarded as follows, viz: -Comic Costume, lst Lorne Cann; Fancy Dress, let; W. A, Westcott;, two- mile wo-mile' race, 1st, Fred Hawksbaw, 2nd, Allen Myers, The residence of Mrs. W. H. 'Verity, Brantford, a former resident of Exeter, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Christmas day.- Miss Milicent Eve lye: Verity, daughter of the late, W. H. Verity and Prof. W. A. Brown, of Alma College, SC.' Thomas were the contract ing parties. Rev. Geo. Brown, father of the groom, assisted by Rey. '13,.'J. Treleaven, performed the ceremony, Mies Gertrude Verity, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Lucille Verity, daughter of Mr, It 11. Verity, was maid of honor. Mr, J. Lovell Mur, ray, of, Knox College, Toronto, acted as Ilea -man, Public schools re opened Moaiday. Sale, bills printed while you wait at the ADVOCATE office, A little son of Henry kink, Exeter North, was accidentally run over by a bobsleigh on Monday last and had his I broken between the ankle and knee joint. leeward Luetou, who, was killed in the City hail aecideut, at London, on Monday night last, was formerly of Exeter and a son of the late Richard Lux toe. Mr. A For& Huron street, this week parcbased from, Mr, John Ilawl sbaw his 23 acres of /and situated in the vil- lege, par. ing tit 3refor $1.700; M. Ilawkshaw taking in part pay two acres :of tared owned, by air. Ford ad ailing elle sante property at S3i10, The Methodists of Eden, Centralia circuit, will hold their S. S. anniver nary next Sundae and Monday . On Sunday se�rtnons will be preached at 2.34 and 7 p- m. be Rev. J. C Yeiland and on Monday the ladies will give their popular tea in the new school from 6 to 8 p. m. Addresses will be given by Revs 0. Jewett and Coulter and a program by the eeheot- . The Centralia choir will :assist wide the music. Ad- mission Mhc„ children 1fre. In our business .columns we me- lee e- D 4 h°eold tit , change a in c atha :ltd l:no�rvti firm o£ Ila etre, Intent ; E6liou. Mr. F. W. Madman, tate of Ikterboro' l bay ing become a partner, To future the firm wilt he Remo as Elliott Gladutan. We welcome Mr. (Madmen to our business circle, wish him every prosperity .and trust he will tied Exeter all he expected it to be. ;tl(atsonte enetaitteatten At the lest regular meeting of Lob. anon Forest Lodge, No 193, A. F. & A 11, held Monday night the following ofiieers were instated for the current year, viz:. --W M. W. H. Lovett; I- P. S., Jos. Davis; S. W„ J. A. Stewart; J. W., Wm. Sweet; Chap., Geo. Walrond; Tress, B. S O'NeiR; teee'v, ft. i aerett; S. D. Peter Gowan; J. le, Jos- Davis; G, J. J. Knight; Tyler, W. Brooks. Alaoae>` People. The liquor license report which is now about to be published, shows that the people of the Province cif Ontario are the most sober people on the face c,f the Beirut. The number of licenses Ilan slightly decrease i during tea year. :tied Brim ing has fallen off consider ably. 01 the 81te munielpolities In the Province 1; 7, or «2 per cent, have no license; 261 have ono license only. and OS have not more than two. There aro 673 municipalities which hare no Atop licenses, Death ortlisstiara :11eNatighten. The unexpected death of Miss Mary eleNaughton which, took place on 'Ihursdav last was a 4urprise to her many friends. The deceased, who was 37 years of ago, had peen suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism but her condition was not considered dare gerous until a few days previous totter death. Miss MeNaughton had been a resident of Exeter for several years, was propitious and Industrious and her many friends will be pained to hear of her demise. Her romaius were taken to Denfield by train Friday and there interred. Death of3rrs, .draper. It will be sad news to many to learn of the death of Mrs. James Draper, formerly Miss Sadie Vale and laugh- ter of the late John Vale, which sad event took place in Detroit, Mich., on Sunday, December 26th. The circum. stances surrounding her death are ex. tremely sad. She had given birth to a son and had only been sick a week. She was 39 years of age and leaves to mourn her demise besides the sorrow - lug husband a five year-old daughter and the little babe. Her remains were interred in that city On Wednesday of last week. The Jarvis and. Alexander Concert;. The Committee arranging for the grand concert in Gidley's call, on the 17th Jan , not satisfied with securing the two most popular artists of this country, in the persons of Miss Jessie Alexander and Mr. Harold Jarvis, they have engaged, at additional expense. Mr. W. H. Hewlett, a 'celebrated pianist, who will accompany Mr. Jarvis, and will also render several piano solos Mr. Hewlett is at` present organist and choir leader of Dundas street Methodist Church, London. Plan at Mr. Brode- rick's store. Don't, now .don't miss what promises to be the best coacert ever given in Exeter. . Narrow Escape. An accident which might have been attended with fatal results' happened on Ann Street last Friday afternoon. It seems Eddie Piper was splitting wood at Mr. John Moore's residence and on Mr, Moore's little son, Charlie, com- ing too close to him he, was struck on the head with the axe, inflicting a severe gash about four inches long, The little fellow was immediately re- moved to. the house and medical aid summoned when several stitches were required to close the wound. The axe had been newly ground and was very sharp and it was indeed a wonder he was not instantly killed. Dnn erord-tl, cSenzie, The residence of Mr. Wm. McKenzie, Parkhill, was the scene of one of those interesting events which is always hailed with joy, on December 29th, the occasion being the manage of his eld- est daughter, Miss Georgina, to Mr. Fred. W. Dunsford, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Stephen. The ceremony was performed by the Rev, R. Aylward of Parkhill,at three o'clock in the af- ternoon in the presence of a large num. ber of friends and relatives. The bride was assisted by her sister while Mr. John Sanders performed eimilar duties for the groom. The presents. went numerous,' useful i and costly; The happy couple left the same evening on their honeymoon trip to Toronto, Their matey friends wish them a pros- peroue journey through life.—Coit. If you want printed or,blank calling cards, call at the Anvoo4Tas Office. 1 (' ( paid in advance will get l the Ar mmea to Jett. 14, 1899. Death etTI►,os. Dew- , After a long and tedious illness & Thomas Daw, Huron street, passed to his long home on Sunday evening about nine o'clock. The deceased had been a long sufferer from lung trouble and although ae times he was. apparent. Iy better with every sign .of regaining his former, robust health, but Provi- dence willed it otherwise and the rev- a.aes of the disease played its, deadly part until he was relieved of Ms suf. 'lenge He WAS once married but his' wife prodeeeased hire several „rears ago. Ws age was 36 years and five months, His remains were interred in the Exeter cemetery on Tuesday. The - sincerest sympathy will be extended to his mother and sorrowing friends. T.14. Varnng Iietetl Reeve for J$9$. The municipal contest for Reeve here on elonday between T. 13 Carling and A. Q. Bobber caused considerable excitement, the sifts two eaudtdates i having run at the last election for the sante position, Bobter winning by a majority of 3. This year the tide turn- ed. Mr. Carling being elected by a ala jority of 23. The two candidates and their friends worked sedulously all day, and a large vote was wiled. belt; elan' more than last year. Following is the result, via t. - 1 2 3 4 Carling, 72 52 47 66 en Bolder,. 36 42 ea 74 Coutes T obier Carlin Maj. for Carling 23 1897. 33 53 81 ?6-223 75 41. 65 69 2.23 Maj. for Bolder Barnes-Feett0.ts. The merry chimes of the Trivitt Me worlel Church rang out their glad- some peel on Wednesday afternoon of this week, as if to say that Cupid had scored another victory. It was no false alarm as there was enacted in the home of Mr, John Evans, 1i'iliiatn street, a scene whereby Exeter loser another of her fair daughters. We refer to the marriage of Mr. Robt. Bares, V. S., of Laudon, to Miss Elia, only daughter of Mr. John Evans, The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Willoughby, of the James Street Methodist Church in the prese';t .e of a few relatives and'. friends. of the contracting puttee. The presents to the bride were numerous, very handsome and valuable and gave evidenen of the esteem its which she was held. The ceremony over and the usual congratulations extended, all sat down to a dainty wedding dinner, af•' ter whish the happy temple were driven to the depot at d there took The train for their tuturo home in London. The Al;ivt:t;a\rn joins with their many friends in wishing them a. pleasant journey through life's battles. learrixon-Pinson. On Thursday of last week there tad:. place at the residence of the bridit'a mother, Mrs. M. A. Fanson,William St , one of the prettiest weddings Exeter has seen for sone time, when upwards of ono hundred guests witnessed the marriage of Miss Elia May Fanson, to Dr. J. W. Harrison, of Detroit. A. large pleasure van conveyed several resident guests to the scene of the wedding, and up to .12 o'eltick cutters and sleighs might have been seen coming from all directioiis. The sitting room was ;tast- ily decorated, and in one corner was built an arch of evergreen and palms. While the "Wedding March" was being played by Miss Levitt on the violin, with piano and guitar accompaniments byMiss Pearl Levitt and Mr. Wilbert Lambrooke, the bride came forward leaning on the arm of her brother, Norman, who conducted her to the arch, nader which. at high noon, with room darkened and lights burning, the Rev. Dr.,Willoughby tied the nuptial knot and made the happy couple man and wife. The bride was handsomely attiredin faney broche courbevoie, ttimmed with cream silk lace and rib- bon and carrieda pretty bouquet of white carnations and maidenhair fern. Little Miss Loretta May Lambrooke, of Chatham, cousin of the bride, wag maid of honor, and was dressed in white. organde. The ceremony and usual congratulations being over, the guests sat down to the wedding dinner, at which all did justice to the bounteous spread of delicacies provided. A few very enjoyable hours were afterwards spent when several toasts were proposed and responded to, the same being in- terspersed with vocal selections by the Misses Levitt and Mr. Wilbert Lam- brooke, Tb'e Rev. Dr. Willoughby filled the chair of toastmaster very sat- isfactorily, and with a few well-chosen. complimentary remarks in reference to the bride and bridegroom's many good qualities, proposed the toast to the bride, which was heartily received ant' responded to by the groom: The next toast was to "Our hostess and parents of the groom," and was responded to by Mr. John Downing, of Hamilton. The toast to " The guests " was well receiv- ed and responded to by Mr. J. G. Jones, of Winchelsea. The last toast proposed by the toastmaster was to " The friends of the bride and groom," Mr. Roger SI Crocker,ofToronto,responding. Friends and relatives of the contracting pantie% were present from Detroit, Toronto, lfamilton, Chatham and other places. The bride was the recipient of many valuable and useful presents, includ- ing a haudsome silver tea set (seven pieces, silver cake baskets, fruit dishes,' sugar bowl, pickle dish, cruet, biscuit jar, cheese dish, clock,,knives, forke, spoons, etc,. An elegant gold watch from the groom, and a 850 cheque from the bride's mother were; among the lopg list of presents. The newly married couple Taft on the evening train for Detroit 'mid showers of rice and well wishes for their future prosperity,— Cote, n. Card, or meanies, The undersigned 'wishes to ex pees her sincere thanks to the many friends who so kindly and willingly leoa helping hand during the long illness of her eon and to whom she will ever feel grateful. Mas. WAL? Farr Wsswco'rn Pere meal IntentionMesssrs. Grey Pros, wore in town Tuesday. R. H. Collins was he Goderieb on bus - mess Tuesday. John Leathern, of Loadon, was in town Weduesday Miss Dina Wood, of London, is visit- ing friends in town. Mr. War Grigg, of London, is yiSit- ing his parents here. R. N. Creech spent a few slays in Clinton during the 'week, J. Mr. Jerr ood, of London, spent Sun- {, day with friends in town, :Hiss Rose Stephens, of London is vi-iting her mother here. Leslie, son of Samuel Preszcatiou, is J recovering from his illness, Melville Martin, left Tueseny more - lag for Toroute l iii,. rsity, Miss May Biggard, of Clinton, is that guest of the Misses Eacreat. Frank Steell of Ingersoll, is spending a few days with his parents here. Mr. Wm Copp, of eitafnrth, visited in towu as few days dueler, last Week. Miss Carrie Reid, who was eisitiug in Tale, Mich., returned lest week. The Mtssess R and L. Facrett spent Sunday i'istting friends in Cltuton. Mr. John Crooks, of London, spout a few days visiting friends in towp. G. G. Johnston, merchant, spent New Years with relatives in Palmerston. Miss Nellie 13lacltburu. of Woodstock., is the guest of Miss lamina Pothole. thele. Miss Vera llawkshan', who was visit. ine, in Seattle!), returned home Monday. Miss Ettrith Myers, of London, i> spending,a few weeks at her homy here Mr. Wm efel ay and two children, of" Honsall, spent Sunday with frieuds in town, Mr. Will Iiniloway, of Toronto, a+pent a few days in town this week with friealds, Mr. Bleb. Vale, of North Dakota, ls' visiting his brattier, Mr. John Vale, Exeter North. Roger C tnelter, after asperading a few (Jaya pithhis perones, returned to To - rotate Ttiei day. P. .s, Dtnau left Monday for Strat- ford where he will resume his duties as hernese maker. A Janet, of the liaisons Rank, Lon. don, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends itt towu. Miss Matne Sanders, who has been in Toronto for some time, returned home Friday oventag, Joseph Irolmes, son of Rev. Mr, Holmes, Mitchell, took charge of Sharon school tut Monday. Mr:, Theo. Sweet, of St. Cathariues, is spending a few days with friends and relatives itt tont. Mrs Jos. Bawden, of Loudon, is spending a few days with Mr. Baw- den's parents here. Mrs, S. White, of Detroit, Mich., is spending a few days with her father, Mr, John.Hawkshaw, Miss Edith Sanders returned home from Blyth after completing the mil- linery aetfison there. 3'e Mases nnie Copeland and Annie Array, of Woodham, visited at Mr. S. Powell's on Saturday. Mr. John Mugg, who has been suffer ing from a severe attack of rheuma- tism, is dangerously ill. Miss Annie Hare, of Strathroy, ►isit ed friends in town during the week, the guest of Miss Annie Brooks. Prescott Ross left for Toronto Mon- day morning to resume his studies at the Trinity Medical College. Miss Clara Elliott, of Wingham, is visiting friends in town the guest of her cousin, Miss Nettie Walters. friends The Hon. Thos. Geen way after spend• ing a few days with his sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Rollins, left here Saturday. Miss Smith, milliner for E. J. Speck - man & Co., left for her home in Sea forth Tuesday to spend the holidays. Miss Lillian "Welsh, after complet- ing the millinery season in Leaming- ton, returned home Saturday evening. Mr. Fred Terry, of Grafton, North Dakota, is spending a couple of weeks with his uncle, Mr. R. Terry, Staition St. Fred Rollins, who has been spending the Christmas holidays with his parents here, left Friday evening for Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Easterbrooke, who were spending the Christmas holidays With friends in and around Guelph, returned home Saturday evening, Mr. P. Johns, who was here during the illness and death of his father, Mr. D Johns, left Monday evening for Buf- falo where he will visit for a short time previous to leaving for his home in Hampton, South Carolina. Brussels: Thursday afternoon about 2 o'clock, Mrs. R. Leatherdale, who is troubled with asthma, took a .drink of Stramonium tea instead of enhaling it. She came down town and about 4 o ?tock p. nt.; was nearly . overcome with dizziness and was helped home by her eldest daughter. 'Soon the symp- toms of poison asserted themselves by numbness, and delerium but under the care of a physican the patient was somewhat improved at 7:80 pm. when this item was written and good hopes are entertained for her recovery. Stramoniuin, or thorn apple,,.possesses powerful poisonous properties and ef- fects the party taking it much the same as belladoua. BIG GA SII STU BY 095 Tor DASH OR. PRODUCE'/� ONE PRICE TO ALIS JANUARY BARGAINS ... Lades' For Coats, Ladies' Cloth Coats Ladies' Fur Rus, ALL AT R 'A N PRICES, Gents' Freie Ulsters, Gents' Pea Jaokets, Gents' Fur Coats, Gents' Fur Caps, AT LOW, LOW, PRICES J. A. STEWAI TI w01 M+`b t bay CO3IJ TO 17S. EU) Q M 0, I fanoy 3lac , 33sou t,Pearlcud Crown. Mose 4170 guaraztood -odds. OPPOSU1I MUFFS that were '93,00 f0i".. , .. ..$1.50 CHILDREN'S S LAMlp T3OAS, white a.t. .... ...2 3 35, rOe. SJ100181 aQg 1001 Dress 011s Wo can sell you Jackets at prices to suit you. . J S P A O K M A Ng & c o y Bam e1rs Black, Bide? JOHNSTON'S CHRISTMAS BARGAINS.. SetiMetalgelleifineelleleinflailinelletaltBilentuall 6 pieces fancy Blouse Velvets at half regular price worth $1.00 for if U L 2 men's black Martin fur coatsregular 18 $25 goods, great wearers, for aftwaeralmOomosecoost A job lot of Feather Boas, good quality, will be sold at regular cost prico. 8 only first-class Beaver Caps, at The price for these was $8.00. 5OQ Fur Capes, Fur Caps! Fur Chant lets Fur Ruffs FancyHandkerchief Gloves, Hosiery,Scarfs. Everything suitable for Christmas Presents. GflOCEHIES All lines of Christmas fruits and Groceries. Raisins, Currants, Peels, Extracts, Toilet baa oaps, Figs, Dates, Etc., Etc. Come to us for Christmas Supplies. G. G. J0F1NST0: Opposite Hawkshaw's Hotel, Exeter.