The Exeter Advocate, 1916-1-20, Page 8EXETER MARKETS'
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('itpceryamerx DR#et@r . 4 «..,' a 36
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reranper tors ,4«,1 ,.«:.rt.*«.. `500.
A Public :Meeting of the Woman's
Institute will areheld in the Library
ori Friday, Jan. 21, (to -morrow) ,at ;.30
o'clock, when. Dr. Mary MacKenzie
Smith of Grave.nhurst will speak on
the Home Care of the Sick. All wo-
rnen and girls of town; red surround-
ing eountry Pre cordially invited.
Alt Oddfelllows are requested to
meet inn the Lodge Room,, Exeter. on
Tuesday night next, Jan. 25th, at S
o'cioce. sharp. First Degree ;will he
conferred. --Lee Wilson, Nob1e'Oran&
SITUATION WANTED.— for a
strong girl, aged 16. Town preferred.
Apple at Advocate Office.
NOTICE,
Library Books are to be e -
turned to the Library by the 15th of
January 1916.
By order of the Board.
W. D. WEEKES Cbaii,tnin
401i JTONS :SALT ..400 tons of line
Land and Cattle Salt for sale. All
grade; $5.50 per ton; SOc. per bag.
EXETER SALT WORKS Co., Ltd
J ,Sutton, I'1auager.
SALT FOR SALE.—An excellent
quality of Sarnia made salt Ion ale
at Seldon's Second Warehouse, at the
G T R. station. Sold in any: quant-
ity. You: patronage is solicited and
satisfaction: is guaranteed. — ED,
MAGT.'IRE, Exeter.
BOY WANTED,—Good smart boy
.wanted at once to learn printing. Ap-
ply at this. office,
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
hw C H Sanders at the Advocate Of-
fice Strictly* confidential; no witness
GRAIN BAGS FOR SALE.— Sev-
eral hundred 'Vain bags used only on-
ce. Good as new at 20e. each. At
the Canning Factory.
The Soldier who lives over again
in nightmare, the awful Battle Scenes
as welt as the harassed business 'nap,
the tiredsociety woman, 'andbusy
" ouscwcrte, whose nerves are gradu-
ally wearing to shreds with heir
never ,ending, duties, will get quick
awl permanent relief from TAKATCE.
Get a box for fifty cents at vour
druggist's or by mail from the Geo-
egiaa Mfg. Co., Collingwood, Ontario.
AUCTION SALE OF CHOICE
FARM
To close up the estate of the late
James Couch, Thos. Cameron will
offer at Perkin's Hotel, Hensall, en
SATURDAY, FEB. 5th, 1916
At 3 o'clock sharp, that choice farm
composed of Lot 23, Con. 13, 31ib'
bete County of Perth, 100 acres on
which there is a first-class brick :lwel
ling, large nearly newv bank barn and
driv'. house. This farm is well fen: -
ed and has a good ,hard -wood bush.
Positively no reserve. Possession 10th
Melee. 1916. Terms and particulars
made known on day of sale, or on
application to Thos. Cameron, auc-
•tioneerR R. No. 1, Kirkton, or
phone by way of Exeter.%
SOUTH HURON FARMERS IN-
STITUTE MEETINGS.
The Regular Meetingsof the South
Huron Farmers Institute will be held.
at BRUCEFIELD, Jazt. 20, 2 p.m.
VARNA, Jan. 20, at 7.30 p.m:,
EXETER, Jan 21', at 2 and 7.30 p.m,
To be p:ddressed by J. O. Duke,
Ruthven; Robt. 'Murphy, Allison; and
Dr Mar e *Kenzie. Smith, Graven -
burst
Tut STJ$tECTS to be .discussed are
"Maintaining the Fertility of the Soil''
"Dunt' Purpose : Cattle"; "The Choice
of Occupation."; `Business End of
Farming"; "Some of the Needs of
Ontaric Agriculture"; Etc.
At afternoon meetings Dr. Mary
McKenzie ,Smith will address the lad-
ies only. Subject selected.
ALEX. BUCHANAN, Pres.
A, K DOUPE, Secretary
ANNUAL MEETING'
gXETER , AGRICULTURAL SOC'Y
The. Annual Meeting pf the Feeeter
Agricultural Society will be teeld in
the Town Hall,: Exeter, on Thursdays
January ZOth, 1916, at one o'clock o.m
for the purpose of electing Presi-
dent, Vice -President and Directors for
the ensuing' year and transacting othee
important busyness.
Ali members and interested partied
should attend the meeting.
The Directors are particularly se-
questee' to meet just before
Anal meeting at 1 o'clock sharp...
E CHRISTIE R. G. SELD ON
Presideft S c'y
'BIB FBS All U la AT t'.
LOCAL DOINGS 4
i;�a!lc�8r s�at,alica!#c.¢ca�.•�alkadc�ll
L. Grippe Itis many people in its
grasp
ells.; Eveleute Bedford is ill at her
home
Mrs. Rook is ill of pneumonia at
her home on Elizabeth street.
The east report front the eedsele
or Mr Chug Ha -adman of Buttalq
state; that he is improving nicely.
Thursday night, Jan. 20th, there will
Bane /skating
Sr att ndance.he mAdmis ion 15c.
We had a little zero weather here
during the week end, and some storm
as well, although pro great iuentity
of anon fell.
People are beginning to rind out
that calendars are not a success .:as
advertisirne mediums, and that is the
reason they are scarce: this year.
Tom Marks coming to Exe ter Op-
era House on. January 2e, and e9, with
a clever company and iC1tie Band,
"The Mari from Canada" and 'Jerry
from Kerry."
1' H Race of Mitchell has tccept-
ed the position of lecturer and gen-
era! field secretary for the Free Hos-
pital for Consuinptivves at Toronto,
Muskoka. and Gravenhurst
Sunday was Ladies' Aid Day in
Main Street Church and the ladies
took uta the duties of the choir :and
took up collection, Mrs. Heamatt sang
a pleasing solo at the, evening service.
W R. Harding one of the best
'mown residents of Middlesex County
and father of ,Mrs. Robert Pickard
of Vancouver, B.C., formerly a£ Ex-
eter died in London last week, egad
82 years,
:Messrs Straffon Brothers of elicit -
igen, brothers of Mrs. Wm. Fletcher,
whe were here attending the funeral
of 'the late lir, Fletcher, sang very
acceptably in James Street church
or_ Sunday evening.
The funeral of the late William'
Fletcher on Thursday last was very
largely attended and«
largely ,the doral trib-
ute: were very beautiful. Four bro-
thers o; Mrs. Fletcher. Messrs, Strafe
fon of ellchigan werepresent end
sang very 'touchingly during the. ser -
rice. at the house, The service was
conducted by Rev. CicAlister and
Rev eluxworthy.
SAMWET L ESTATE SJLD —
The three stores of the am '' 1t ts-
tate er Main street, Exeter, were put
up by public auction, on Tuesday of-,
ternoor and were purchased by ;lir.
J 0 Jones for the. sung of 56,800.011.
The property comprises the two starts
occupied by Messrs. Jones Sc May ands
the hardware store occupied by dr,
H Spackman. Mr. T. Cameron a•on-
ductec' the sale.
MEETINGEETING OF HURON COUNTY
COUNCIL.
The council of the Corpoiatioli bf
County of Huron will meet in the
council chamber, in : the Town of
Goderich. on Tuesday, the 25th itisti
at 3 o'clock. All accounts against the
county must be placed with the Clerk
before this date,
Dated January 10th, 191.6. ,
W. Lane, CleiIti
DOME THEATRE.—The movies
will be the proper thing TO -NIGHT,
Jan 19th which will afford the peo-
ple of town the opportunity of see-
ing a set of the most interesting nice
tures eves exhibited in Exeter. Can-
ada's prosperity product on way to
the world's rrnarkets, as it is passing
through Port Arthur, as winter sets
is There ,will also be a foot ball
match and Prof. Seezitall and his mar-
vellou. Telescope. Admission 19:;.
FATHER DEAD The death took
place on January 14th at Grundy Cen-
tre Iowa of a former well-known
residen' o:1 Usborne Tp., in the per-
son, of William Dow, at, the age of
86 years, Deceased was born, in
England and came to Canada when
quite young, residing on the 4th :on.
of Usborne until 34 years ago, when
ha moved to Iowa. He is survived
by hien wife, lour daughters and three
sons ,Mrs John ,Hunter of Exeter,
who left for his bedside on Thursday
last, Mrs. 'Murray of Saskatchewan,
Mfrs Armstrong end :qrs. McQuarry
of Gilmore City, Iowa; George of
Reinbach, Iowa, John of Grundy, Cen-
tre and .Ben of Brutish: Columbia. The
remain:, were interred at Grundy
Centre Deceased was an estimable
gentleman and respected by all.
MILITARY EUCHRE.—The best
thing' yet is the- opinion of all those
who attended the military euchre, giv-
en in ;the Town ida:ll on Friday even-
ing The held was nicely decorated
with bunting and flags and over one
hundred men surd women spent a raw
hours aft the game Which was an
entertainine one, The tables were
divided into three sets and, small pric-
es were. given to tleeewinning table in
each set. The playing over .a delight-
ful lunch was served. At this point
Prof R.eithdorf end Major Reaman,
who had been, speaking at the recruit-
ing meeting in Crediton, dropped in
and Prof; Reithdorf' gave a very in-
teresting address .on "The One-man
Power in Germany" making it ;cleat
to all that the Emperor is "it' in that
countryand the, not the is the
cause of the great warn. Mr. J. A.
Stewart, who waschairman, got, a un-
animous "yes" when he asked if the
affair should be repeated each 1n:arith
during the winter.' Misunderstanding
caused many to he absent on thins first
occasiot who will not ,fail to be on
hand next time,. The riet ,iroceeds,
which, were ri,e:asly • $50 were handed
over tc the Soldiers' . Aid Society.
HICKS' JANUARY FOI2ECAST.—
A rc'r.,t'lonary_ starlit period will be
central on' aid touching the 23rd Toth
and 25th After. three os ;lour :lays
of fir.cold :'weather, following' storms
of the preceding period as we ap
etetch this reactionary pe+riodee winds
wil shift to southerly, ethe tempera-
ture will change -to warmer, the ,bar-
ometer will; Fall, cloudiness will gath-
er in western sections, and storms of
wind and rain -will start on their east-
ward march. The moon moving to
south declination will cross the . el-
estiral equator on the 24th. Electrical
storms are likely at this time, espec•i
tally to the south. Rain with prob-
able lightning and thunder will be
reported from many sections on and
about the e4th. By this .date ..winds
in,wester: Sections will shift' towes-
terly the barometer will rise, rains
will tura t� Brie , and sharp return
of Cold Will wvrrld up, the petiole, with
faircold .weather spreading to the
eeieern sic:es by .the 26th to 28th.
ThtJ �, Y 1TAN `AR. 21:1) 191B
Mr and Mrs, John Bell are confin-
ed to the house through illness,
Two rinks of , Hensel' curlers were
here on Tuesday and not defeat ct
the hands of local players by a +'ear
shots.
Magistrate Sanders tried an Us -
borne resident on a charge pf being
drunk on Saturday and 'reserved de-
cision .for a week.
Mr F Begg has purchased the
frame davellit� on 1-Zuron street, east
side of Main street; front Mrs '~. Cot-
tle, formerly owned by Mr. William
Befkwiil
The South Huron Agricultural Sec-
lete met et Hensel' on 'rueselay and
re-elected ;most of the old officers,.
Wan. Berry elecomenee president, IL
Soldor 1st vice, and, Robt. McLaren
Zeti yiee. A Need show will be held
on Marc l: 7th, and a stock show on
April 18th both at Hensel'.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the bride's home, Huron street, on
'Wednesdaa evening, Any 12th[, when
Mr. Cicero Mdworth was united in
marriage to Mrs. Jennie eleakins, site
ceremony being performed by Rev.1
5 W. Muxworthy, in the presence
of anis - a few of the esnmediate rel-
atives
Air /Campbell of Chesley, 4>rganiz-
er lot the Canadian Order of For-
esters. lavas here last week and suc-
ceeded in securing 13 new members
for the local Court. They were in-
itiated on Wednesday night of last
week After which all partook of an,
oyster supper at tele. E. A. Follicle's
restaurant.
NO1 KILLED. --Sonne Mew .veeks
ago an item appeared in the daily
papers, stating that Harold Swan had
been: killed in battle et the front, hut
gave his home somewhere in,. British
Columbia. It was thought, however,
by .tiara' of his friends that the name
of the place given was a mistake, end
that it was Harold Swan, who form-
erly taught school in. Usborne and well
known to etanv in this community.
His many.friends here will be 'leased
to learn that it was not the 1I'arold
Swart they know, and that he is [live.
and well `r Alf Coates or lis ors
e
having received
evord from him on
Monday, He °s. however,at the (rout
fightinf Itis country's battles. The
Hamlet Swan killed was a cousin of
the Mr Swan so well and taworably
kuowu here
—x—o—x—
The Soldiers' Aid Society shipped
to the Daughters of the Empire Dec
14 the follow' ng articles 7-89 com-
presses- 13 'wash cloths; 18 night
shirts. 6 pair socks; 5 pair wristlets;
11 scarfs. Donation from Mr, _Begg,
$13.62, donation sham Military Such-,
re entertainment $50.75.
WANTED—Old white cotton or
linea, suitable for wrapping surgical
supplies. Persons having such to give'
will kindly leave at the Library Read -
Room
Miss 011ic Quance left Tuesday for
a visit in. Detroit.
Mrs. Westlake sof Stratford is vis-
iting relatives here
Mr and Mrs. Geo. Hawkins were
in, London Tuesday.
Mr Robinson, butcher, visited in
Goderich over Sunday.
Mist Lottie Iyndman of „Toronto
is visitinn relatives here.
The Misses Bovey returned Tues-
day from a visit mPort Huron.
Miss Emma Cunningham of Elderton
5s visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Yager,
Private Reg.Reg. Knight of Hamilton
arrived home on Saturday on nick
leave.
Afisc Down of Exeter is visiting
her sister, Mrs jos. Hooper, -7at.
Mary; Journal.
Miiss Louise Sweet went to Hamil-
ton on Monday to visit at the home
of her brother.
.Messrs. Thos, H, Newell and Will
Ha vkshae are in Detroit attending
the motor show.
1Q;sa: Turnbull [vas a visitor with
'ler aunt ,Mrs. Beavers, for a few days
dur.ne, 'the week.
Mr and _Mrs. We A,. Turnbull and.
Miss Isabelle of Farquhar left Tues-
dayfor Dundas to attend the marc -
huge of 'their son Reg. to Miss Maude
Ralph oe Dundas.Mr and Mrs. Thos. Dunsford, after
a visit of some weeks here, returned
to Marlette Mich.,. on Tuesday. They
were accompanied by Mrs. Thos. Bis-
sett, sr,. who will visit there.
ilis
FOR THE KIDNEYS
Why They're Bought
"I- can certainly say the Gin Pills
have done a lot of good for me.
Some four years ago I could not walk
up. stairs, -iuy feet and ankles were so
swollen, but 1 took three boxes of Gin
Pills and the trouble has neverreturned.
My mother, 82 years of age, is taking.
them and feels fine.
MRS. J: B. SALSBTTRY;
Carnden i♦ast."
GIN PILLS are 5oe. a box, or 6 boxes
for.ez.5o at all druggists. Sample sent
freeif requested. 20
National Drug & Chemical Co. of
Canada, Limited, Toronto.
Happy New Year
WE WISH ALL OUR CUST-
OMERS •A' -PROSPEROUS AND A
HAPPY NEW YEAR,
Mfiss Laura Elliott left Friday for
London
The l iisses .Ivluxworthy were in
London Tuesday..
Mi W. T. Wilson, who has been
on a few weeks' visit with his sonin
New York. City, returned home on
SaMtturrsdaAyb.
eBagsituw.aldhtt
e daugh-
ter, of Morriss, Alta,., are visiting rel-
atives here 10e a few weeks, as guests
of Mr tine Mrs. A. E. Fuke.
Mr Frank Sarowell of Kingston
was here this week attending the sale
of the briickstores belonging to the
late George Sauter -ell estate
WEAK, NERVOUS OHIO WOMAN
Nada Wen By Delicious Vino].
Bellefontaine, Ohio. —" My blood was
very poor—I was in a weak, [nervous,
run. -down condition. I tried different
remedies without benefit and one days
my druggist told me about vino.. I
tried it and it built me up in every way
—blood, strength and nerves, and I tell
my friends it is the best medicine on
earth."— Mrs. Emu, Bnw Gorr
'Vivol, our delicious cod liver and Iron
tonic without oil, sharpens the appetite
aids digestion, enriches the blood ancd
in this natural mannerereates strength.
W S. Cole, Druggist', Exeter, Oat,
LADIES�rAND GENTS
TAILORING
14,4400.4444
A Ful* Line of Ladies' Suitings
Gaberdines, Broadcloths, Vicunas
Poplins African Ba'own, Russian,
and Lame' Green, Etc.
PRICES $23 to $35.
00 /ITS
Coat Season is lore, and with it
some of the most becoming end at-
tractive modelsof
the day, Every
garmentthe newest l itsClass
Tweeds Plushes, Beavers, Persia -
tex Ghitac2nillas, Etc.
PRICES $1? to, $30
R. N. ROE
THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR
., AND FURNITURE URE t EAI.E .
Phone 20a
A FINE ASSORTMENT of
MEN'S SUITINGS Fe OVERCOAT -
INGS at reasonable prices,
GIVE US A CALL
N. Sheere
THE HIGH CLASS TAILOR
Stand Upstairs, Opposite the Central
Hotel.
eter Bargain Store.
g Clothing Sale
Duririg the 'Ajotitli of January we wilt give a discount of 20 PER
CENT OFF ANY OVERCOAT OR SUIT. in Stock,
le PER CENT OFF arty pair 01 OM TWEED or WoRSTED1'ants.
SICIOGI(S and OVERALLS, Reg. $1.00 eat 90 cents
MEN'S WOOL UNDERWEAR at less than present wholesale price,
5 dozen 50c. .TIES to go at half price
A SLIGHTLY USED I'1EINTZ 4AN PIANO FOR SALE.
B. W.F. Beavers
MONEY TO LOAN
Choicest Meats ,��
Money #o loan on farm and village
property at 1ERNESTeELLIOT
Conveyancer &c„ Exeter.
Always
on Hand.
Fd Begg
Butcher Phone 103
440.444.141444.444144
Genuine
D.L. & W.
Salim Coal
Agents For
British. Arerick
an Oil Co.
H. Rowe
1
C W. ROBINSON
LICE/14ED. AUCTIONEER AND
VALUATOR for Counties of Huron
Pertb Middlesex and Oxford, Farm
Stock Sales a Specialty, Office at
Cockshutt Waxerootms, next door to'
Centra.{ Hotel, Main Street, Exeter.,
Charges moderate and satisfaction is
guaranteed.
Tea 8G Coffee
Store
choicest
For
the hoicest
groceries, fruits, spices,
teas, coffee and every-
thing in the grocery line..
Oa1l and see us, ,A1 trial.
as to quality will convin-
ce.
onvince.
Produce taken in exchange"
Jas. Gould
Opposite Electric light Plant
JONES & MAY
PHONE NO. 82
NEW
SPRING GOODS
OUR NEW SPRING GOODS ARE ARRIVING EVERY DAY
—NEW CRESS GOODS, NEW SILKS PRINTS, GALATEAS,
WASH GOODS; NEW RUGS, LINOLEUMS, LACE CURTAINS
AND CURTAIN NETS.
All our Goods were bought early at the old prices and our Cus-
tomers -will get the benefit of this, New Goods are from ,0 per
cent." to nearly double in price if not bought away back last rear.
NEW DRESS GOODS
Notwithstanding the scarc-
ity and high price of New
Dress Goods we can show
you a complete range of all
the Nem Material at almost old -
prices.
NEW SILKS
tar Black or any color you
wish, ` Our silks are must tli•e
same price as last year as
we have a conn tract' ahead for.
them
NEW PRINTS
At 10c, and •123 c. a yard.
The old standard prints , st.
the old prices. A big range..
LINENS
We bought all our linens
early last year and carried
them over, 'and willsell them
all at ?the same price as last
season,.
RUGS LAND LINOLEUMS'
A big )choice. Over - 100
rugs and 20 pieces of ii,noleuin•..
No advunce
We have, just finished Stock Taking and find a few Winter:.
Goods to clear out, All tet "131G BARGAINS.
A BIG TABLE OF BARGAIN REMNANTS
$1,50 Men's, Wool TJnderw+ea'i ;to clear for $1.00
35c. All Wool Sox for Z5c
315.00 Ladies Coats for $3.00. ,
$15.00 Ladies' Furs ,for 310.00
$18.00 Fur ',Collet. Copts for $12.00.
1 only 42 in,^ Astrachan $75.00 for ,5x35.00.
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MA. ;
Headgu iter:, fo the celebrated W. E. Sanfeud Clothing