Exeter Advocate, 1910-05-19, Page 81 '�3''�� Af3�b Mrs McGillicuddy is in London this
LOCAL DOINGS
A Dog with a Muzzle �' , week EXETER uIrET:. t
and a than with an in -fitting
bolt of cl.,tbea are in the same beat -
Both Handicapped !
I! you arc• a man with clothes trouble•
have TAMAN diagnose your case. He
quite likely will prescribe A SUIT OF
DECENTLY MADE CLOTIIES at a cop-
ular price.
}lc does not send his, goods to out-
of-town t iothing manufacturers to be
THROWN together and Palmed off or:
you for a CUSTOM MADE SUIT. but
mak'-s the suits le hie own custom work
shop )nvuring you a PERFECT FIT and
BEST WORKMANSHIP.
NEW SPRING SUITJNGS
OVET.COATINGS
AND
PA NTINGS
ARRIVING DAILY
W. W. TAMAN
Merchant Tailor,
1xeter, Ontario
Business Locals -- Read Them
-4sk to see our Bosom Buys in I -theta,
Tapestry and lf'':ol. We lune all sizes'
Stewart.
PLANTS FOR SALE. -Two thousand
Geranium plants, also Asters, Stocks,
Ageratum, Verbena, Double and Single
Petuna, Ferns, Salvia, Coles, and all
kinds of plants for hanging baskets,
Early Cabhage• Cauliflower, Tomato,
Ccicr:, Etc., at lowest (ash prices.
LOUIS DAY, Market Gardener,
Exeter.
Our Black Voiles are unbeatable'
They are just the thing for summer dress-
es, per yard 75e. $1 and $1.2_'5. Steuart.
ROUSE FOR SALE -A frame !.oust
and 1-2 acres of ground. Good water,
fruit trees etc. ApplY to DICKSON &
CAIILING, Exeter.
Our uritliners can trim a hat for you
on shortest notice. Oar styles are exclu-
sive. Steuart's.
$14.1.50, $1.75, S2, are .four of our
best lines in White Waists. See them.
Stewart's.
HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS TO
'WESTERN CANADA.
Through the metropolis of Chicago,
thence via Duluth and Fort Francis,
or through Chicago and the twin cities
of Minneapolis and St. Paul May
3l et. Via Sarnia and Northern Nav-
igation Company. Steamer leaves Sar-
nia 3.30 p.nt., May 30th. Secure tickets
and lull information from Grand Trunk
Agents.
Anotlur shipment (:f .c'airn's Scotch
Linoleirm is ready (r your inspection.
Steuart.
W. J. STATHAM is now situated in
his new and up-to-date bakery. Having
Installed one of F'letcher's dough mixers
he is now in a position to turn out
bread second to none.
Notice to Contractors
Teodere will be received t.y the undersigned up to
;o'clock, MONDAY, MAY 23rd. len: , fh.r the w •
dermentioned works: rllitntt and rt tam ng wall at
[atter Dam Plus and specifications may be seen
at Clerk's offtre• Lowest or any tender not oeees•
tartly accepted
JOSEPH SINK'S, Clerk.
CII.•RCI I DIRECTORY
JAMF.t-ST METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Ittchard Hobbs. Pastor
Sunday Public Worship -10.30 and 7.
Claes Service -9.30 a.m.and after Morn-
ing Service and Wednesday night.
Toung Men'. Claes and Catechumens -
Sunday at 2 p. m.
Sunday School axed Bible Classes- 2.30.
Epworth League-Tweday 8 p. rn.
Prayer Meeting -Thursday 8 p. m
May 22 -Rev. J. D. Kestle in the
morning. and Rev. J. G. Yelland to
tn. evening.
Te Sftop for plea
We have the finest lines of
Trouwing�
Fancy Suitings
Overcoatings
ANID--
Trouserings
We are filled up with the new.
est and hest goods for the mak-
ing of clothing. and we der the
utaking in the beet of style.
JOHNS
W.
W.
Merakeat Tatler. Bxeter
Master Drew Knight ie quite 01 and
wader the doctor's rare.
Mira. Harris, Huron CCU( t. Is im-
proving after several days Illness.
Tine Male Street League %vetted t1.
Janine Strc;'t League ort Tuesday even
lege
Mr. and Mr.. Geo. Powell of Mill a!
celebrated the fiftieth anniversary o
tee!r marriage last week.
Trac reason Oa it so many people ilk
s:, even tempered ratan is because the
`,:k they can give hint the worst 0
Mrs. Susan Elliott has returned from
London..
Mr. Donald McInnis is o:t his ,,::;ual
trip to the West.
Mr. and Mir*. Huger Oke w"e"ed le
Sea:ortlt Inst week.
Mr. Bennett of New York visited with
friends here this week.
ales J. Moir of Hernial' spe•;t Tune -
lay w:t'. Irieede in town.
\err:. F. J. Wickwire is visiting `dra.
T. M. W!ate of Windsor.
etre. (Dr.) Itond wr:,t to Toronto on
f T .ursday on a short visit.
\Ira. W. J. Pisaett and Mutt. McDowell
war. :,, Lo:,do:, Thursday.
e• Mi. and airs. Geo. McLeod are visit -
y :u;; relatives to Egntondvlile.
Mr. Joint Mrl;,tyre of tteneall wee 'n
town over Sunda with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. W H. Dearing, Step-
hen, were in Lucan over Sunday.
Mrs. J. P. Ross has returned to Cal-
gary, after a few days visit here.
Misses Mabel Follick and C�trrle
Ray of St. Marys visited here Sunday.
Mie. Enoch Follick and Mrs. E. Ai
Follick visited in Arkona during the
week.
Mr. James Bawden of the Miolsane
Lank, Port Arthur, arrived here Mon-
day to holiday for three weeks.
Mr. Win. Hooper returned on Friday
evening front .e month's visit in Pig-
eon and other points in Michigan.
Mrs. Wm. Iiawkehaw and daughter,
Miss Jean, leave to -day (Thursday)
for Winthorat, Sask., where they will
spend a few months with Mr. W. J.
}lawkehaw.
Mrs. Wen. Shosenberg of London, ac-
companied by her little daughter, spent
a few days here w th her mother, ,.lire.
Wm. Hawkehaw, during the week, re-
turning Monday.
It.
Mr. T. E. Handford hab beer" on the
sick list and confined to his home dur-
ing part of the past week. but le now
improving.
Revs. Crossley and Hunter have com-
pleted their series of Joint evangelis-
Ile meetings at Listowell and have op-
ened a campaign at Parkhill.
Mr. 11. Levett has sold his produce
business, also store and residence on
Main street to Mr. Anderson of Chicago,
who takes possession on Monday next. -
Parkhill Gazette.
Rev. Lochael of London occupied the
pulpit in the Presbyterian Church on
Sunday, owing to the Illness of the
pastor, Itev. Sharp, who is now recov-
ering, and again able to be out.
Mrs. Wm. Sweet, London Road. who
nae been sick for several weeks, is Im-
proving slowly. }ler eteter, Mrs. Geo.
Bawden of Lucan, returned home Mon-
day. after spending several days here.
Reports from the north state that one
to two inches of snow fell on Friday
morning last at Wingham and other
painti along the L. IL. and 13. A few
flakes fell at Exeter, but they were
hardly noticeable.
Mr. Wm. Trlcbner has resigned his
boeitfon as teacher In S. S. No. 3, Ste-
phen, to take effect at the gild of June,
and will attend Chatham }1usineae Col-
lege for two months, afterwards tak-
ing the Normal Course.
A brooder belonging to Mr. Artlah
Roll'ns, Londe,: Road south, took fire
from the enclosed lamp, and before die-
tovered was almost campl'tely consuln-
ed, together with a larbe number of
y.uag chicken. Luckily no further dam-
age was done.
We want you to try Wood -Lac Stain-
t!:e aristocrat of all varnish stains; de -
wined to become a prime favorite of
the Canadian connolescur, now winning
favor rapidly with the most particular
lovers of an artistic home. Mr. W. J.
Neaman sella it. •
The Epworth League Anniversary of
Cie Main Street church was held Sun-
day last when lite s^rvices were con-
ducted by Rev. Baird of London. Mr.
Willison and his son Ted of London
were present and the latter Bang sever-
al solos in excellent voice. The pastor,
Itev. Fear, was is London for the day.
The Advocate goes right into the
reader's home -goes 1n and Bite down
witt, hint. It Is on the table when he
eats. and In his hands when ne is amok
ing after the meal. It roaches him when
he is In an approachable condition. The
newspaper cannot b3 outdone by any
other advertioing scheme contrived by
the br:ghteet brains working along that
line.
The Exeter Football team won a vic-
tory over the Klrkton boys on Friday
eve ning last at Kirklon, the score be -
Ing 1 to 0. The Exeter line-up consist-
ed of. -Goal. M. Hoskins: backs. B.
Anderson and S. Dobler; half -backs, S.
G. Bawden, C. Northcott. O. Walker;
centre forward, T. Carling ; right wing
P. Wilson. 11. Art ; lett wing. G.Taylor
and Dr. Rolston.
Mr Jos. W. Bawden of London, who
for many years has been connected
with the firm of Lawson & Jones, and
who was a former Exctcr young man.
has moved to Winnlprg, where he has
charge of the Dittman (eros.' Drug Label
and Itot I)tp.,rt::tent. Mr. Bawden 1s a
specialist in this line of work and the
company has every reason to congratu-
late themselves on securing his services.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. C. 11. Per-
kins was the scene of a quiet wedding
on May llth. when Rev. Rich. ilobber
In the presence of the Immediate rela-
tives, united in marriage their daugh-
ter. Miss Cora M., to Mr. Alwyn Day -
man, son of Mr. and Mirs. Chas. Day -
man of Ueborne. The young couple
have the best wishes of their rneny
friends.
Statistics. -From, the 1910 Assess-
ment Roll o1 the Village of Exeter we
take the following statistics. The vil-
lage contains 1044 acres. The land
value Ib $1.8,637: value of buildings.
8391,896; property liable for school
rate only $16,890: property exempt
from all taxation $84,03a0: business as-
sessment $11.977: taxable income 88.-
463;
8:463; total assessment 857(1.57:1; popul-
ation 1606.
The Medal Contest under the aus-
pices of the W. C. T. ,U. will b • held
in the Opera house on Friday evening,
May 27th. Resides the contestants in
Elocution there will b^ chorutes by
the girls and boyo. The Orchestra from
}Ieneall, under the Aeadership of Dr.
Sellcry, and consisting of six instru-
ments -two violins, carnet. clarionet,
(ello and piano -will also be present
and give several selections. A full
house 1s exp cted.
Tnc G. T. nail C3. has laid a five'
foot curio nt walk from the end of Vic-
toria street to the enuth platform at
the •tat;o' . What 1s needed now Is a
similar walk, on the north side Tne
head of tee wat'r servile department
is now In cornriiul,lcation with the town
council as to terns on which they could
r,c. are water from the town for the
tank a:,d other purposes. Thr (tanning
tat o• y .tui evaporator .1.0 want water
supply, and it is up to the town to
•..r mains laid down the old station
,e I f•' t.
\ furt'er decrease L, thr prire• of
poh.h echool text books for the pt.,v-
.e Ie the result of contracts award -
rd by the Government for the new artth-
nnetit and grammar. The pubile school
srithmet'c. cons:stirg of 216 pages.
rorme-ly retailed at 25 rents. Tee t ew
,e, consisting of 24(I pagre. will re-
tail at nine rents. The old pubic school
grammar of 10') pages retailed at 2S
r- 's The new text book on a
bt.te of 224 puree will be sold at IN
1' -1 w. aIs•, h a d'scount of 20
per ,r'
books.
eft the rtta 1 price Of the new
Mr. and Mrs. Thos Wilcox of Oshawa
visited Mire. llodgson here this week,
being called here owing to the illness of
Mrs. Hodgson. who is now happily.
mutat improved.
Miss Vera Campbell has taken a post
tion in the poet office as mall clerk.
Mrs. Rich, Culbert, London Rd. South,
who has been quite ill for some time,
is recovering under the rareful nursing
of Mir s. Wm. Herbert.
Mr. Samt'l Hlcke last week sold a
team of heavy draught gelding colts
to Mr. James Norris of Staffa for 4400
T.ney were a pair of gold horses.
A dog belonging to Mr. John Perkins
of Usborne is supposed to have gone
mad on Monday, and a chase was made
after 1t, but without resulting in its
capture, as far as we have heard.
The Exeter Public School Board will
attend the National Memorial service in
honor of His Late Most Gracious Maj-
esty King Edward VII., to be held In
the Trtvitt Memorial church on Friday
:afternoon, at 2.80, in a body and will
next it the Library of the Town liall
at 2.15 for that purpose
1'OOTBALL GAME.-Kirkton vs. Eze-
ter on Thu. sday evening. May 19. on
the echoul grounds. A collection of five
cents will b:: taken at tt.- gate. Every-
b3dy conte.
ECLIPSE. -A total eclipse of the
moon on May 23rd will add to the inter
est which Halley's comet will give to
the skies. The eclipse begins at 9.46
central time, and le total at 11,09.
HURON DOT MODERATOR -Rev. Dr
J. A. Turnbull is the new moderator
for the Presbyterian synod in Toronto.
Dr. Turnbull is a native of Usborne Tp.,
and his first charge was at St. Marys.
HICKS' FORECASTS.- A reactionary
storm period is central on the 25th,
26th and 27th. Falling barometer and
stomas will appear promptly and pass
from west to east over the country, dur-
ing these days, followed by cooler wea-
ther. The month ends as we (rase a
regular storm p-riod.
EXTENSIVE FARMING. -Mr. P.tul
Madge, who, on Tuesday, had a sale
tut Ms f eon eta k and effects and Raves
this we,k for Alberta, where he recent-
ly purchased 4:ural acres. 50 Wailes notch
of Lethbridbc, has given an Immense
order for farm machinery to Mr. John
Hunter. Implement agent. Among the
li plennr•nts or.. -4 eight -foot binders. a
toe borne power gasatine engine, 3 210 -
dist drills. 4 lumber wagons. 2 die -
foot mowers, 10 -foot rake, Democrat
wegon, 4 disc harrows. 4 plows and 2
smoothing harrows, and a 20 -horst
power traction engine with plows at-
tached. The outfit will cost about
$4.500. When Mr. Madge naves he will
have almost a train of his own. there
h li:g three cars of sheep. o:,e of horses
two of settlers' effects, two of redar
pasts. one of fence wire. That this Is
farming on an extensive scale _there Ie
no doubt, and we all wish Mr. Madge
Ile greatest success.
}IALLEY'S COMET. -The best view of
tate comet should be. ab3ut May 20 to
24, when It may be seen In the evening.
Out unfortunately the moon Is full re.
May, 23rd.
Comet sets Sun eel.
May 241 8.11 pan. 7.11 p.rn.
May 1 9.12 p.m. 7.12 p.m.
May 0.58 p.m. 7.13 p.n.
May 2310.24 p.m. 7.14 pen.
May 24 10.3:. p.m. 7.13 p.m.
May 2.
May 26 10.56 p.m. 7.1 F, p.m.
11.07 p.m. 7.17 p.m.
\ray 37 11.17 p.m. 7.17 p.m.
\try 2W 11.23 p.rn. 7.19 p.m.
ay y 29 11.13 pan. 7.18 p.m.
estia30 11.09 p.m. 7.19 p.m.
Tec comet's brighter es on May 20 10
de•s'gnated a. %, It gradually reducer,
to 1" by May 24th. and 2.:1,.oe Mf,ey, 30.
Death. -Thr death of I alma Pearl, the
(Ides' daught r of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
1'enhale. took place at the family resi-
dence 1n Toronto on leaturday last at
the age of tight years. She had been
111 of lyphold Lever about slit weeks. but
ht r condition for recovery continued
favorable until about a weak ago. when
she bxsmt worse. and her weakened
onstitut'o.I gave way under the strain.
She was a pretty and bright little girl
and her many associates will natant tier
death as well :to th' bereaved parent.
and friends. The remains were brought
t"re fen burial. the funeral taking plate
from the Reetcr depot on Tuesday •Wore,
'ng to the Eeeter cemetery, whc.e an-
other 1 111•' sister Iles buried. Mr. and
Mr.. Penhalc, Mr. Manuel Hick.. .u:d
Mr.. John Sanders and daughter Mia.
Nora. a rornpanled the remains here. Mr
a -A ,ttw Pr '1' and '.f:•. Hicks tc-
tu: ,;:4 Wed• eed.ty.
CHANGED EACH WEDNESDAY
Wheat 94 95
Barley 45 48
Oats. ;i2 34
Peas 74 75
Potatoes, per bag 50
Hay. per ton 1:t 00 14 00
Flour, per cwt„ family 2 75
Flour, low grade 'ter ew 1 45 1 50
Butter 20
Eggs 18
Live hogs. per cwt 9 15
Shorty per ton 23 00
Bran per ton 20 00
T to long needed rale fell in copious
yu•ntitica on Tuesday night and the
`.e ells of the farmers and gardeners
aro glad lit consequence. It was great-
ly needed, as vegetation of all kiude
was making very little progress.
The presentation of the Neeson Menn-
o-i.l Shield to the school will take place
o.n Wednesday, May 25, on the school
grounds at ten a. in. The resident Min-
isters and civic dignitaries are being
Invited and a general Invitation is giv-
en by the Board to all parents and
;friends of the school to grace the oc-
raeton With their presence.
YOUNG AND OLD LOOKING
GLASSES
P.'rhape you often wondered why some
of the men among your acquaintances
!,,eked older than others. Never stop -
pot to think of the re:es-:rn. It's the
ghrrscs. Some of the old fashioned ones
ed t et -out tern years to a man's life.
We fit
EYEGLASSES
tint take away the years. They actually
make a man look younger.
Came In and get a pair. The tow is
not great.
W. S. HOWEY, Phm 13.
C: amino and Optician,
Exeter, Ontario.
--Eyes Tested Flee. --
Piano for Sale
Ont good second Laid piano, Am(rican
make, nearly new $ 160, at J.PEDLER'S
\"aim Street south.
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Cement, Lime, I
Bran & Shorts I
ALWAYS ON HANi)
-BEST OF-
R. G. Seldon, Exeter
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ALA&ALA. etftt
FLOUR
Breakfast
Foods
Feed and Seeds
All the BEST GRADES of
floor always on hand.
Breakfast Foods such as
OATMEAL, WHEATLETS &
TOASTED WHEAT FLAKES
Oatmeal,7 lbs for 260
Poultry Foods & Feede nuchae
PANACEA, OYSTERS/JELLS,
GRiT, ('RUSHED BONE, LIN-
SEED MEAL. OIL CAKE and
FLAX SEED.
Wm. Rivers
Davis' 01d Stand • EXETER
strISFIVIIF
Purchased
BUS and DRAY
Business
Having purcbaaed the BUS
sed DRAY business of MR. WM.
ARNOLD, i desire to announce
to the Public of Exeter that 1 am
prepared to Rive you the hest of
satisfaetion in work connected
with the httein.s.. For the pres-
ent orders left by phone or other.
wise at THE ADVO('ATE OFF.
iC& PHONE 25, w ill receive
prompt attention.
T. G. Creech
" DETROIT " VAPOR STOVES
mean easy cooking
20 STYLES -From a "One Burner Hot Plate" to a "Handsome Cabi-
net Range." Burn gasolene or alcohol.
It burns Wrote air and lets
gasoline than x11 other's,
Perfect Combustion!
Simple and Durable!
No Smoke! No Odor!
Absolutely Safe!
Pure fire!
We have the largest as-
sortment of vapor, gash.
line and oil stoves in the
county.
SEEDS NOW IN STOCK -weenie'
Liula Beans, Broad Wini,tu• Beans, Little Gent Peas, \Tangle,
Turnip, Cut n, Feeding Carrot, Lawn Grass, Nasturtiums and
Gladioli, etc.
Tinsmithing, Plumbing, Furnace Work a Specialty
Hawkins' Stove & Hardware Store
One Door North of Browning's Drug Store, Exeter.
Special Discount Sale
of Furniture
We are starting our annual discount sale, comprising every article in our
large and well assorted stock, which we are offering at a special discount for
NEXT 30 DAYS
Intending purchasers will consult their own interests l y examining our
goods and getting our prices before purchasing their
Spring Furniture
We Can Save You Many Dollars!
'Undertaking and Embalming a Specality
ROWE & ATKINSON
The Leading Home Furnishers and Funeral Directors.
JONES & MAY
PHONE NO. 32
Silks Are Very Popular I
This is going to be a big Silk
season. Nice light weight silks are
the leaders for Summer Dresses.
We are showing a large range of
something very new in silks in all
the leading colors.
Prices are Very Moderate
Japanese Silk
One of the leading silks in all the
new Bummer shades, Fancy et
Striped &0c Per Yd
Shanties Silk
A good raw silk in all the good
Spring and Summer shades
SOc. and 76c. Per Yd
Silk Mills
Another good eumtner siik.
Gond selling colors in plain and
fancy 26, 35, 45 cts. Per Yd
Taffeta Silks
Are as popular as ever. We are
showing every saleable shade for
6Oc. to $1 Per Yd
Ladies' Fancy Wearables
Fancy Parasols
A beautiful line of Silk Parasols
are Shown here for
$1.00 to $3.O0
Fancy ,van
Our summer ' e,ock is all here.
Plain and Fancy Cotton and
Lisle in Bleck, White, Tan, Blue
Pink, etc.
1Paucy Waists
Silk Waists, Net Waists, Fanny
Lawn Waists, Tailored Waists.
Many styles to choose from.
Farcy Belts aid Collars
Some real new things are being
shown in Fancy Neckwear,
Waab Belts in abundance.
Summer Wash Goods
We are showing an exceptionally floe aeeortment of Wash Goods
for this season. Every lady can have something to her taste from
our many lines. Plsio colored Lanni, Fancy Striped Linens,
Plain Repp, Gingham., Chamhraye, Ducks, iodian Head, Piques.
All in the New Shades
Ladies' Wash Suits
A nice display of Wash Suite for present wear. They ars made
up very stylish and come in different colors. Stripes or Plain
Duck, Linen or Repp. Come and see them.
JONES & MAY
Headquarters for the celebrated W. E. Sanford Clothing