Exeter Times, 1909-04-22, Page 1)
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1854 EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 22nd 1800,
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JONES CLARKS'
Pliottie No. 32.
Springtime
Wants
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This is the time to get busy with your Spring Wants. The 3
warm days will soon be here and you want to be ready with
your Spring attire.
NewS ria a ire.
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dere are a Few of the Seasonable Goods
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Spring Dress Goods
Better than ever. All the
New Natty Dress Goods on
market will b? foua•i here
Plain Stripes or Checks in
all the leading colors.
There is no better place to
buy your New Spring Dress
than right here.
Dress and Waist Nets
Are very swell. Every lady
will be wearing n[ thethis
year. Our showing is the
best in Black, White, Cream
and Echru with trimmings to
match. Prices from 33c. to
$1.75 per yd.
EXETER COUNCIL
Council meeting Friday April 16th,
1''J09. Met in the Town hall. Absent
Councillor Luker. Minutes of meet-
ing held March 31st, read and ap-
proved.
A circular letter from The Cana-
dian Municipal Journal re -subscrip-
tions for 1909. The account was or-
dered to be returned as the council in the noderbrnsh, he not being fleet
are not subscribers. of foot enough to follow thein any
Illy Wit -Ming lt•nr read and order- further. hunting stud turtles with
ed to be paid Wm. Ilrickwood, labor to sharp axe is no( who( it is cracked
at ccrnetEty, $1.90; Jas. Dennis, pt,
up to he.
salary its bell ringer, 10.00; Harvey Mr. Thomas Smelt.. the champion
Bros., account for coal for Town 'hall, svell digger of Usborno has erected it
18.33; Jos. Senior, pt. salary, 33.00; new up-to-date fence across the front
Thos. Brock, labor 6.15; ltd. Quance, of his lot. Well digging roust be a
labor 5.25; Fred '!lector, labor 4.25; Paying business.
\\'rn. Welsh, labor 4.65; Alfred 13ed- hi r. Joshua Johns, wife and family,
fold, labor 3.00; Sid Sanders, labor Sttndayed in Elintville.
3.00; A'. alter •\Vestcott. Inbor 4.00; Mr. Merriot and Miss Annie Sin -
Thos. holden, 1 abor 3.50. Clair, of St. Marys. spent Sunday
Per Johns -Carling that the ac- here the guest of John Johns.
count of I'. Hawkins & Son for glass School re -opened on Monday after
amounting to $4.40 be "mid. scholars were added to the list.
the Easter holidays. Several new
\Ir. John Cornish has engaged as
clerk with Mr. Wm. Kidd for the
corning season.
Melville Skinner has rented Mr.
Joshua Johns farm for n term of
two years.
Mr. Robert Ballantyne has started
out with his post driver again. Rath-
er soft yet.
Mr. George Hawkins spent Sunday
with his brother.
Mr. Joseph Jacques left on Tuesday
for Manitoba, where he intends spend-
ing the summer.
Mr. A. Morley while on his away
home Kirkton on Sunday last came
in contact tt•ith a stumpt and
was
t a injured.
somewhat inJ
Mr. Jacques spent Sunday
last visiting friends near 1St. Marys.
Farmers in this vicinity are making i
arrangements for their spring seed-
ing, but on account of the recent
heavy rains cannot make much head-
way.
Mr. J. l:ellctt has moved his furni-
ture to Mr. Wood's house and intends
to reside there during the summer.
Mr. John Ogden, of dtiddulph, 111Ls
the contract for making some im-
provements to Mr. Skinner's barn.
The approach to the bridge south
of Elinis-ille has been in bad shape for
sortie time 'end needs attention.
t•++'I"I"I"1Mr'•�•t•'a"r"f"I"I'•!'1"r'Y'i"1••t •1"i'•,•'t'
ALL NE\V GOODS. -Another stock
of Dry Goods and Groceries just re-
ceived at the Exeter Bargain Store.
This crrtck'rng bargain sale will begin
next Saturday morning at 0, o'clock
and continue for ten clays Itattling
pig Bargains as usual. The store is
for sale or to rent. -J. \V. Broderick.
Exeter, 22nd April. 1909.
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fP<:••.•r.fF•; .;.1.q , -S-4. ;.440.-1--
raVtge animal, they Ib crowed
neighbor's sharp axe and started out.
After tramping for a long tithe
and not being successful with turtles
they started cutting down trees, but
before they had been long at the job
the owner appeared Oa t ie scene and
the boys quickly r!t.campcd, (he owner
following tbeut up till he lost them
• J'er Beaman that before this ac-
count be paid that Mr. !Hawkins be
• j invited to discuss this bill before the
•• council. No seconder.
The motion was declared carried.
Accounis amounting to $101.43 pass-
ed on motion of Johns and Carling
Carried.
Mr. L. 11. Dickson addressed the
council regards a drain along William
Street -Grunted.
Jas. 'Bern ask of a drain along
Sanders St. connecting with drain on
Carling street. Chas. F. Ilooper com-
plained of having Crater in his celler
and wishes council to inspect drain at
the corner of Gidley and Carling
Streets.
Mr. B
obicr
presented a Qtetition
signed d
the several by ratcpnycrs
along Wellington t ton Sfr
ect asking for a
cement walk from Main Street to the
ltnilway property. On monion of
Johns and Beaman, petition was re-
ceived and request granted. subject
to contra appeals -Carried.
L. II, Dickson on behalf of a
client ask• that the council grant a
license for a howling alley within
the municipality.
Per Carling -Johns that a By-law
be prepared granting the privilege
and fixing the license fee said fee
to be $5.00 for Inch alley per annurn
Carried.
Adj per Ileaman.
.1. SENIOR.
LiNEN SUITINGS S
Are very much in 'use this
season. In fact they are lead-
ers. tt tJ:t;"
We are fortunate in haying
a splendid selection in all the
popular shades. Blue, pink,
tan or brown for 15 and lac.
yd. Plain white for 30, 35, 40
50e yard _:_
Wnitewear
Ladies do not fail to see oar
superb showing of new
All he New
Whitewear. A l t
lties in
Novelties and Dainty h e
White Waists, Skirts, Corset
Covers, Night Gowns and
Drawers at very moderate
prices. kr=1
MILLINERY! MILLINERY!
Ourshow roosts are cornplete in every line of the Millinery
business. Our Milliners are very busy and expect to be right
through the Beason. Leave your order early for your New Hat
so they will be able to look well to your wants.
Gents' Furnishings
made special effort to � r�ny
The men and boys will be looked after this Spring. We have
to r )pply their wants.
INew Spring Sultlnps
Something real smart is
what we are showing in Tai-
lored suits of Greens, Grays,
Brown also a full line of Blues
& Blacks.
New Ties
Just arrived the very r.New-
estneckwear. We keep:right
up with the tines. Have you
seen the new striped? Real
aweli.
House Furnishings
This is a very important factor with the busy housewife
just now. House-cleaning is the order of the day and you will
find us headquarters for Carpets, (tugs, Lace Curtains, Madras
Curtains, Tapestry Curtains, Linoloums and Oilcloths.
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Jones & Clark 11
Headquarters for the Celebrated W. E. Sanford t •
Clothing alio high grade shoes and wall paper. •
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'The Eyes
YOU NOW HAVE
Are the only ones yon will have. There-
fore take proper care of them. If you have
any eye trouble consult the best qualified Opti-
cian regarding them. My system of "Looking
into the eye" is as far ahead of the old way as
daylight is ahead of darkness
.CONSULTATION FREE
S. FITTON.
opTicIAN
JEWELER
REPAIRING
Bicycle repairing: (,unsmithing
Lawn Mowers Sharpened Saws Gamed and Filed
Knives and Scissors " New Wringer Rollers
Morse Clippers Sharpened Umbrellas
:111 kinds of Keys fitted and Locks Repaired
-New Bicycles and Sundries, (;runs and Ammunition in stock.
(moo Muskrat Skins Wanted. highest Market Prices)
JOHN TRIEBNIIR
Two i)oors North of Post Office.
Centraila
Clerk.
Mr. and Airs. John Troth:in 'nd
family are visiting at the fe- - . •r's
father's. before leaving for the
west.
Miss Gladys Essery. who has been
spending the holidays at her home
herr, returned to Alma College St.
'Thomas on Wednesday.
Miss Ida hicks, of Alma College St.
Thomas. fornterally of Crystal City
Manitoba, is visiting friends here.
Dr. rind Mrs. Orme and baby Melen
spent Sunday in Crediton.
Mr. and Airs. William ('arsons, en-
tertained a number of the young
i e Wednesday. 1 last r dnesda •, in honor of
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their niece Miss Gladys Essery.
Miss Sw;tn bas returned to her
duties as school teacher after spend-
ing the holidays at her home in Full -
it rton.
Among the sufferers from lagrippe
are. Mr. 'Thos. Mitchell, Mr. Thos.
Oliver. Airs. \V. 11. Itntt. Jas. Bradly
and others.
Ali-. Ai -Falls, of Exeter, has been
engaged in the cheese factory and
inrpors moving to this village.
Iter•. W. I1. Hutt addressed his
congregation Sunday evening on the
Echos of the Laymen's Missionary
Congress, which he. attended. The re-
port was very interesting. and was
enjoyed by those present.
Rev. A. 11. Brown. It. A., 11. 1►., of
Varna. is announced to preach Edo -
rational sermons in the Methodist
church on Sunday next.
It,•v. W. iI. Butt. preaches Edu-
cational sermons on the Varna cir-
cuit next Sunday.
hiss Mabel Butt. nurse at Victoria
iIo•pital. spent Easter Sunday with
her parents.
A bee for improving the recreation
grounds was held Thursday Inst.
Our boys are making preparation to
meet itll corners in baso ball.
\\'c aro pleased to hear that \V, •11.
Elliott is gradually improving.
Too late for last week
Whalen
School has rt -opened and all feel
the good of the easter holidays.
A number from herr attended the
Crossley and hunter meetings in St.
Mary.;.
,m. Knowles is busy around herr
driyirr. Posts.
Miss Charlotte 1larness. Lottie
St:ttton and ,lames Ogden visited at
I•:limville on Sunday.
No seeding has been dons around
hero as yet.
Out• baseball tram is talking of re-
organizing and is anxiously trailing
for warm weather to come.
Mr. D. Ilodgson and .1. V. Millson
hese rented the fifty acre grass farm
from Air. Rider. south of Whalen,
Mr. Geo. Millson is still unable to
be around, but is improving rapidly.
Aliss Ella Brooks. who had been
home waiting on her mother. who
bad been sick. returned to .London
,llondny.
;Hiss Ina Dickens. of Saintsbnry,
who was visiting friends in t his
neighborhood, returned home on Sun-
day.
Miss Bessie Morley and Miss Ella
Brooks were the guests of Mrs. Fred
Delbridge on Sunday.
Air. Newton Millson spent Easter
at his home here.
Air. and Mrs. Duffield's home was
made happy early Monday morning
by the arrival of a new visitor. i1's
a boy.
At n meeting hold on Monday even-
ing it was decided to hold the S. S.
anniversary on the 20th of Juno.
Mks Mabel 11utt nurse of Ile, Vie- hlrkton
tori:► liosiita) London, spent Easter' lt.•w. Arch Dcucuu 1'ounl, of LondonSunday tiith her •parents in the
Methodist i,arsonage. preached an excellent sermon in St.
Miss Gladys Essery. of the Altna I'ael's Church last tiunday evening.
('ollege. St. Thorns, spent the holi-Miss Mabel Sawyer. of London, is
days under the ieri•ntal roof. visiting friends in th:s vicinity.
Mips ida lurks. of Alma College. \\ a it re pleased to see Mr. F. Stin-
i5 visiting relalitis in this vicinity. son able to b,. at his old post at the
Mr. and Mrs. .10o. Troth:ut. of Lon- will agaim
dun. visited the fortitrr's parents over A meeting in th • interests of the
Easter. railway by-law was hold in Bannock
Mr. \`: m. Spencer. n[ Slratfur.l,
on Monday evening last discussing
51001 En, ter with his acether -in-law the matter of re -submitting the by-
Mr5..\nderson. law to the whole township on the
'4r. Austin Dnpian. of Lucas 17th of May.
31 tof
School. spent his holidays under the large nnntber ""r inhabitants
trent over to St. Marys on 'Tuesday
to attend the horse show.
Kirkton is once more assuming its
old aspect after Easter holidays and
the election.
Seeding is somewhat later this year
than last. ants being then sown on
th- 22nd. of April.
a !erg,. canvass. All report a weep Aleph. syrup making is over and
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hoil•e+
. realized a bountiful harvest.onJntr►bIs time. On Sunday morning
The whole countryside is besieged A. iL Going occuicd the pulpit withthatterriblemalady"Lawhile Bet. \V. Ii. Butt took his work.
on Sunday even;nc the pastor (;rii1r"
with the aid of the chair fair a ver y The following is the report of the
Kirkton school Easter test Exautin-
ir.t,•rnsting song s^rmnrt' 0tions. Sr. 1\•. total number of
Mt. and Mrs. Chas. '1'rothan. of Des marks 650, W. Vickers 591; M. lilack-
triot. were Ihs guests of relatives on ler 488; L. Tufts 45:i; C. Leigh 15a;
`Sunday. g
Mr. and Mrs. E. Coltwilt spent sever_ ('' Itrott•n 434; A. ,Davis 431 ; F. floss
al days in Trowbridge visiting Rev. f;. 130 ; 'r. Roadhouse 427; \V. ilosrers 101
Salton. F. Brown :3; 2 ; S. Kemp San : N. dark
;areataI roof.
The Epworth League Anniversary
of Fridny evening was quite enjoyably
although the strather was rot favor-
able for n large crowd. The lecture
on "Canada" by Rev. \\'. B. 111:t1
wits one of unique char:tctet. 150 in-
teresting views brim! disilny•d upon
Eltmvllle
313: N. Poops 280 ; E. poops 27't ; A.
Sweitzer 261; A. Kirk 219 ; A. Doitr{,'
219; C. hardwood absent. Jr. i t .
Snernment wit 1,e h. --Id at Flimville total marks 530. M. Bans t 379; G.
neat Sunday. ( Sw•eitz••r :t20; G. Kirk 319 , :\. Road -
One dny inst week sots•. of ourI house 289; Mack 219 : N1. Kirk
tn
yo q sports wont out on the hunt.' 220; T. \Nil ns 209 ; 1.. iMape 159.
lookirn for mud turtles and thinking 111. total near s 53(1, W. ttlnekler 311:
the turtles might be some kind of it 1. iloskin 2r: ; M. 111nekler 27.5; 1.
ltogsr.s 244: L. Kirk 227; E. Nixon
21U: 1. !loupe 188; C. 'Taylor 163; E.
Atkinson 140; R. Brown 138; A.
Vickers 119; M. Kirk. 11. total
marks :380, 5. Leigh 302 • M. Moore
11'.); E. Roadhouse 162 ; G. Kemp 151:
S. Shier 149 ; Mildred Moore 116; W.
Roodhouse UO ; L. Birk 78.
N. Bubb, Teacher.
ZION
Air. \\'m. Smith is this svetk re-
pairing the roof of his barn which
the wind bI'w off eoore time ago.
The Misses Emma and Della Peart
and Minnie lawspent Wednesday in
Crediton.
Now that .spring is here it is poor Samson
weather for wolf hunting. James
being one of the lucky chaps managed For Walls, Silos, Floors and Walks, Prices are very low
to catch his when the last snow was this spring.
on.
Tinsmithing Plumbing
We (lo Tinsmith and Plumbing work of
Every Description.
Estimates cheerfully furnished.
W. J. llielvillg is now in charge of (this department.
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Brand Portland
Cement
Sonic of the farmers have started
plowing around here, while others
have not started yet.
Mr. !:'rank Brimacontbe, of .London,
is this week visiting at Mr. P. Hera's.
Mr. Nilson Totvl was nursing a had
boil on his neck :t few days last
[week.
Thames Road
One of our esteemed residents whose
deft hands are capable of doing al-
most anything around the farm, ran
up against his Waterloo a couple of
weeks ago. Ile had a lot of wood to
cut up, and knowing that his saw was
was in need of a sharp edge, he un-
dertook to operate on it himself. It
was always scustomary
It n} to have the
teeth set by a neighbor, but not wish-
ing to trouble him. tried the machine
himself. Theblade t•
h bla lE was put in posi-
tion.
P
tion. but was squeezed the wrong
way. Consequently the teeth present-
ed a straight row, instead of every
other one being bent. outward. Seeing
the condition of things he called in
assistance to get the blade in saw -
able condition. We can't mention
his name except to say that his given
name is George and is a good fellow.
Ask Jack Allison about it.
Winchelsea
!Messrs. Geo. l;odbolt and Clarence
Fletcher visited at the horse of Mr.
Richard llodgins. Sainsbury Sunday
even
Hissing. Ethel Godbolt returned to Til-
bury lionday, her mother accompany-
ing her as far ns London.
ND-. and Mrs. \V. G. Medd visited
in Si. Marys Sunday and Monday and
attended tt did the Crossley and hunter
meetings white there.
Hiss Ida Duncan. who bas been sick
and under ths Dr's care. is we are
Pleased to say on the mend.
Airs. 11. Brown returned home Sat-
urday after spending a week with
her sun Fenton. in Croswell, Mich.
Mr. Thos. Coward sold a valuable
horse to Mr. Hewitt. of Kirkton on
Tuesday.
Shipka
Mr. .1. D. llannon left Monday for
Edmonton Alberta, where he intends
staying for a few months.
Mr.s
r. Ito. s . fcrlinzic left Inst week
for Chatham. after spending bis Eas-
ter holidays at his hone here.
Air. Wm. Sv.eitzer, iurchasrd a
valuable driving mare Prot• Mr. \\ m.
Grigg. of Grand Bend.
After the first day of May Mr.
Samuel Sweitzer will do chopping only
on Saturdays, please bear in mind.
Miss Lina Lochner left last week
for Detroit. Mich.. [where she intends
staying. for some time.
Air. Jno. Mclsaac left lust week for
Merrill. Mich., where he intends
sttiyinu with his uncle Air. .1. Mc-
k:inc.
BORN
(7I,:\Itl' I•;. -At St. Joseph's Hospital.
London. Ont., on the 13th April,
1909. to lir. and Mrs. Wallace I).
(bit k.•. of Exeter, a :on. (Theodore
(;:tl..)
1111(K -in Dashwood. Wednesday,
April 11th. to Mr. and Airs. Adapt
Birk. a dnuithter.
5,\L'i'1•:I;-In Exeter. 'Thursday, April
170 h, to M r. and Airs. A1. F. Salter,
ilaaght.•r.
SCIII.t"NUT - in Dashwood. April
lath, P'09, to Mr. and Mrs. John
Sehltindt. it son.
The Dashwood Planing still has
MARRIED
iIiEI1LiN ;-3IO\\'ALD-on th.• 16th
Concession Stephen. on Tuesdny,
April 131h. the ekii+ daughter
51r. rind S1rs. John llowald otf to
11,•nt w !Berlina.
I:LOl'I'_\VALI'i:It ,\I Dashwood,
Monday April 1lth. Miss Lorinda
\\'slyer to Oscar K. I:lopp.
Bn1'ilEItN:\1, f:1:1,1,i:R ►-. Con. 10
Stephen. \Vednesday April 14th Ella
Beller In William Itoth. rural.
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I'ISI11:It-In Clinton. Wednesday.
April 11th. 1909 Aleetabel Boase,
relict of the late William Fisher.
Inn d t+!) years. 11 months rind it
dar,
SC11110F.i)Elt-in Dashwood. Monday,
April 1' th. August Schroeder, aged
711 years.
WALi'EIt-At Calgary Alh.,rta. 011
April 11t h. 1909. Emma 1loskin
wife o; Loci. Walter. aged 41 yrs.
111'NTEit - In Nnnton. Alberta,
Thursday. April i5th. Simon !hinter,
formerly of 1 •sborne. ng.• d 29 yrs.,
:3 months rind 8 days.
t't i ,.
1 i Exf ter help,Sun-
day
tn
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day April 18th. the infant child n(
lr. :ind .Airs. 'Thos. NV. lister.
Public Notice
Owing to th, increasing demand
for our Gasoline Engine we find it
advisable to direct oar whole atten-
tion to its manufactory and on the
cont;iletion of our ',resent engage.
merits will till further notice bo ob-
liged to refits^ all orders for job and
repair work.
Conner t1arhin(' Co.
44ccceding Connor Brns
sntnrt apprentice boys
Country boys preferred.
Fencing
7 wires Ideal Fencing, all No, 9, 32c
S wires Ideal Fencing, all No. 9, 33e
No, 9, Coiled Spring Niro $2.50.
Fence Hooks and Fence Staples
Paints, Wall Finishes and
Varnish Stains
Ready Mixed Paint from 11) to 50c tin
Wall Finishes, all colors 50c per pkge.
Campbell's Varnish Stains 15, 25, 43
and SSC. tins
Brushes 5, 10, 15 and 25c.
HEAMAN'S HARDWARE AND STOVE STORE
Wyandotte Cleaner and Cleanser 25c pkge.
Preston Safe
Lock Shingles
Do not fail to call and enquire for our 28i 57.ge
galvalized safe lock shingle which we are selling for
$4.50 per square, with an absolute guarantee that
they are both wind and srot in poof.
1,Ve ate offering splendid value in: -
Halters, Stable Brooms and Shovels, .Chaff
Baskets, Lanterns Etc.
T. KAWKINS & SON
ARE YOU
PARTICULARS
Do von want things to be just so? Then we'd like you for a
customer. Neve promised you satisfaction -promised you
thats 1
ty e, fit and price will please you -we'll keep our promise.
Our best ads. are satisfied customers. Come here for your next
Suit or Overcoat,
We Can Suit: You
W. JOHNS
Merchant Tailor
Exeter, Ontar1c
Great Discount Sale
Of Furniture
AT ROWE & ATKINSON'S
We have started a great slaughter sale com-
prisinl; every article of furniture in our large
stock at a great reduction on regular prices.
Note some of the great bargains we are offering and what
jt means to Furniture buyers,
Bedroom Suites in I cut oak finish with large Bevel Plate Milroy regular
price $10.50; discount sale price $13.00.
Sideboards, regular price $13 1)1) discount 'nle pt ice $10.00
Couches, regular price $8 50 discount [tale price $0.00
Mattresses, regular price $3 541.... discount sale price $2.50
Everything else in proportion.
A call will convince intending 1)ut(111Isers that tliis
is the greatest. Bargain Sale ever held in Exeter.
ROWE & ATKINSON
The Leading Horne Furnishers Roil Funeral Directors. •
Five Farmers Wanted - Five
I have !estenoughron far five r
1
+tries 111 our pri-
vate car going to Saskatchewan and Alberta on April 211th.
All parties will be shown over our land at our expense. All
purchasers will have their railroad fare refunded out of first
cash payment.
SPRING WHEAT
1n the Eagle Lake district on the die( t route of the C. N.
11. from Saskatoon to Calgary,
FALL WHEAT
in Sunny Southern Alberta on the direct route from Way -
burn to Lethbridge.
tnnl`ri IJOHN GHNftLTON, fXE.TEKf
Agent for Allison,
Fair & Co.