Exeter Advocate, 1905-01-05, Page 8The -
Record
Bought with Confidence.
Worn with Satisfaction.
TIIAT'S THE RECORD OF
EVERY SUIT WE SELL.
REMEMBER
\V E OFFER YOU
The Suit That Lasts.
The Suit That Fits.
Tho Suit That Holds
The Greatest Value for Your Money
W. W. TAMAN,
Merchant Tailor.
LOCAL DOINGS.
a416AkalicallaA &
Harvey Bros. Star flour certainly is
a leader.
$1
Pays for the ADVOCATE
until December 31st, 1906.
See the New Year's recommendation
In the Sovereign Bank ad. front page.
Howey's Cherry Cordial is the best
thing going for coughs and bronchitis.
Try it.
Rowe & Atkinson are holding a
special reduction sale of furniture
during the holiday season.
Some millers are becoming very
jealous over our flour; if you have
never tried it, try it and see what they
are jealous for.—Harvey Bros.
For 10c. Cakes tor 26c. We axe
offering great bargains in Fine Toilet
Soaps this week at C. Lutz's Central
Drug Store, Exeter.
Dr. Ovens, London, Surgeon, Oculist
Specialist, fits glasses properly, treats
diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
Office Commercial Hotel, Exeter; all
day Saturday, Jan. 7th. Next visit
Saturday, Feb. llth.
You are suspicious of a cure-all rem-
edy: so are we. That is why we don't
exaggerate the virtnes of Vito Tonic,
but we do claim positively that it is a
wonderful tonic. If you are run down
buy a bottle and prove the truth of our
statement. Calvin Lutz, druggist,
Quality is everything. That's why
Exeter flour is so much in demand.
Howey's (-'nre•a-Cold does cure. Try
it and he convinced. Yost' money
back if it fails.
For Sale.
A huge number of home-made blan-
kets, a big supply of stocking yarn
and sheeting. We also do custom
weaving at the Woollen Mills.
John Muir.
Card of Thanks.
W. O. Bissett takes this opportunity
of returning bis most hearty thanks
to the electors of the village who gave
him their support in the Reeveship
contest on Monday.
Watch Lost.
Between 'Sodom and Exeter, on
Dec. 21, an open face, gun-metal ease,
with monogram "E. 1i." thereon.
Finder will he suitably rewarded by
eaviug saute at this office.
Notice.
For the convenience of customers who
10 ty be in ra hurry or find it, too far to
walk to the still we have made arrange-
ments for orders to be left at W. S.
liowey's drug store, one door south of
the Post 1)ff1.:e, and the orders will be
forwarded from there and receive
prompt. at tent ion. Harvey Bros.
Woman's Institute.
The t•egnitr monthly meeting of the
\Vortu11t's dmstitnte will he hell in the
reading room of the Town (fall, oil
Friday. J:am ti. at 3o'clock.
Mrs. %Vickwir•e, Mrs. Hastings,
Pres. sec' y.
The following "Enjoyee Toilet Pre-
forations- trance and Almond
Cream, Tooth aste, Medicinal Jelly
and Favorite Pomade, also Turkish
Scalp Food and Imperial Hair Tonic.
Fut male at C. Lutz's Central Drug
Store, Exeter.
JUST
\\ 1 ite January, 190:1.
Mrs. Hemmer is on the sick list.
A pessimist is an optimist out of a
Mr. P. H. Dignan is rapidly recover-
ing from his illness.
School recommenced in town Wed-
nesday corning. The rural schools
reopened on Tuesday.
Mrs. Yeo entertaiucxl the junior
bible class of the James street church
at her home on Friday evening.
Registrar W. J. Coates, of Ooderich,
has been appointed Returning Officer
for South Huron at the approaching
election.
We are pleased to know that Mr.
Andrew Oke, of Seaforth, instead of
losing a band, as was currently report-
ed, lost only one finger. While this
is unfortunate it is a relief from the
early report.
On Monday evening Prof. A. Gibson,
styling himself a hypnotist, held forth
in the Opera House to a very slim at-
tendance. Reports do not state that
he bad particular ability; in fact, they
say quite the reverse.
The death took place on Monday
morning last of the infant daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Vale, Exeter North.
The little one was only three months
old. The funeral took place on Wed-
nesday. Sincere sympathy is extend-
ed to the parents.
The young people of the Presbyter-
ian church made a surprise party at
the home of Mrs. Downie, Exeter N.,
on Tuesday evening. In the course of
the evening a presentation was made
to Mrs. Downie, in recognition of her
work in connection with the church.
On Saturday afternoon the buggy
in which was Mrs. Frayne and the
bread wagon in which was Mr, Brooks
collided near the river bridge and
threw the occupants to the ground.
Neither person received more than a
shaking up, but the rige were some-
what damaged.
Some little excitement was caused
on Saturday afternoon by the falling
of it horse being driven by Mr. John
Gillespie, Jr., when in front of Messrs.
Rowe & Atkinson's furniture store.
The slippery street caused the tumble.
Although many men went to the
drivers assistance it was several min-
utes before the animal regained its
feet, owing to the ice and the fact
that pads of hard snow had gathered
on its feet. It was not inured.
Mr. B. S. O'Neil, who recently dis-
posed of his private banking business
to the Sovereign Bank of Canada, has,
duringhis twenty-five years of business
life here, been accorded a good share
of the banking business of the town.
His patrons have invariably found
him a man of excellent principal and
glad at all times to do his best for
those with whom he had husineea
dealings. His many friends will be
pleased to know that for the present
at least he contemplates remaining in
town and will be connected with the
hank to which he has sold his business.
The Return of the Favourites, The
Bijou Comedy Co. for one week com-
mencing Jau. 9th will no doubt fill the
Exeter Opera House every night.
The London Echo speaking of this
Company says, it is the best Company
that has played in London for a long
time, every member of the Company
being an Artist in her or his line. The
Company's productions are all High
Clues this season, the Company carry-
ing special Scenery and Electrical
Effects for all productions. Their
production of Vermont. State Folks,
which is their opening Bill, is the talk
of Western Ontario. The Company
consists of 15 people.
At a ►iangnet held in the Y.M.C.A.
parlors, London, on Thursday last,
given by the firm of Messrs. Lawson &
Jones and attended by over 100 of
their employees, Mr. J. W. Hawden,
a former Exeter boy, was presented
with an address and a beautiful gold
watch as a mark of their appreciation
of his servires and of the kindly regard
they entertain for him after being
with this firm for over fourteen yeate
as their representative in Eastern
Canada. That the gift was well and
wort lily bestowed goes without saying
and is only another evidence of the
worth of another of the Exeter boys,
who have gone out into the world and
made at success in life.
Shooting Match.
Owing to the weather being co
and stoutly )• on Wednesday of 1:
week the shooting match anivet•tis
for that and the following day did n
take place until Thursday. Quite
number were present but the unfaw(
able tt'eather prevented large scot
being made. The following is t
The local option by-law submitted
Id to the f • • ;.!. .•f Clinton tit the Muni -
1st nil. i M 'I ty was defeat-
ed e•:1 . ,ty. Also a sieni-
ot 1,'r .1 t't ee••... i !waled by it large
x u•,I,j;. ity in Blenheim on Monday.
11'•
'rs
he
score:—Ten live birds ---F. Durdle 6
T. Baker 4, F. R'oo.l 1. F. Kerr 6. \
Sheardown 7, I). Hartleib 6, W. Joh
4. H. Ford 5, T. Creech 4. Ten targe
—F. Kerr 8, W. Sheardown 7, N. Ste
lake -3, W. Carrick 8, T. Baker 6,
Durdle 4, Chester Stanlake 4, D. Hu
ter 6, W. Smith 1, J. Stanlake 4,
Hartleib 6.
Cheese in Local Banking Circles.
Mr. B. S. O'Neil. who pais conduct
a successful Private Banking busine
here for the last twenty-five years b
handed the same over to the Soverei
Bank of Canada and his many frien
will be pleased to learn that he will
associated with the 13ank in an ad
sory capacity and will be glad to s
any of his friends at the Exeter bran
at any time. No doubt Mr. O'Nei
customers will find the Sovereign Bal
of Canada it satisfactory institutit
to do their business with, as it hits t
reputation of giving its patrons prom
efficient service and all the faciliti
consistent with conservative Rankin
This Bank is the only institution
this part of the Country, which pa
interest to its depositors four times
year.
A Various Seed Howse.
An instance of commercial develop
ment and growth to proportions u
usual is cited in the career of the we.
known seed firm, D. M. Ferry & Co
of Detroit, Mich. Since its establis
went half acetntury ago, the compau
following out principles of strict bu
nese integrity and building upon u
questionable merit, has steadily grow
until the name of Ferry's Seeds is no
a household word with every plante
in the land.
Ferry's Seeds are famous for the
purity, freshness and reliability. Th
greatest of care is exercised in the
growing and selection, and only seed
of the highest possible standard at
placed upon the market. Every pack
age has behind it the reputation of
house whose standards are the high
est In the trade. A fresh stock, jus
received front the growers, is carri
by dealers everywhere.
All farmers and gardeners ought t
have a copy of the 1905 Seed Annu
of the Ferry Company. It contain
information and suggestions that a
invaluable. The Annual will be mai
ed free to anyone addressing D. M
Ferry & Co., Windsor, Ont.
The MauiclpsI Electiows-
Monday last was municipal electio
day, but it seemed so only in name
little or no excitetnent prevailed an
the interest manifested seemed at
very low ebb. The day was bitte
cold consequently only about two
1 •
ns
is Mr. R'ut. Melville is in ltidgetown.
n- Mrs. A. Q. Bolder spent Saturday
h iu l.11ndon.
I), Miss Kate Atkinson spent the holi-
day in Clinton.
Miss M. Elston has returned from a
visit in Parkhill.
.)Ji1Si goviiiirvo i s_wee
PERSONAL
sy Rev. Mr. Currie, of Sarnia, spent
as with Rev. Godwin.
go Miss Jessie Dow has returned to
ds continue her studies.
be Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Ross visited in
t' 1- Clinton over Sunday.
ee !► Mr. \V. W. Taman spent Monday
1's at his hone in Blyth.
,k Miss Arabella Box has gone to Strat-
,li ford to take a position.
he Mrs (Dr.) Amos visited friends in
pt. Bowmanville New Yeats.
es Mrs. W. C. Huston spent New Years
g. with relatives in Godet•ich.
Mrs. Fowell and Miss Fowell spent
Ys the New Year in Listowel.
Mr. Marshall Box has gone to Strath.
roy to attend the Dairy School.
Mrs. D. Johns and Miss Lilla Johns
e- were in St. Marys for the holiday.
n" John McKenzie, of Fort William, is
I- the guest of Mr. R. S. Richardson.
b. Miss Millie Martin hats gone to Au -
,burn, where she will teach during the
si- year.
n- Mr. \Vm. Beer left Tuesday for Sea-
n forth to take charge of Mr. A. Oke's
w harness business.
✓ Miss Lydia Quance has accepted a
position with the R. J. Shettleworth
it Co., in London.
Miss B. Robinson has returned from
it Waterloo, where she has been filling
a position as milliner.
Dr. C. McCallum, of Buffalo, spent
• part of the recent festive season at the
home of his parents here.
t Mrs. Jos. Cobhledick is visiting relat-
ed tives in Orona, Whitby, Bowmanvilte
and other places for a month.
o Mr. C. E. Nightingale, of Wallace.
al burg, is in town in the interest of the
8 Oddfellows Relief Association.
re Mr. W. C. Lindenfleld, of Vancou-
1- ver, is this week the guest of his els-
' ter, Mrs. Charles Cann, in town.
Miss 011ie McLaughlin, of Winnipeg,
is here spending a few weeks with her
n parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McLaugh•
as lin.
d Mr. Garfield Buchanan returned on
a Tuesday, after spending ten days with
✓ his parents. Rev. and Mrs. Buchanan,
- in Jarvis.
thirds of the available vote was polled
The contesta were for Reeve ane
School Trustees, the Council havin
all been elected by acclamation. Ir
the contest for the Reeveship they
were two candidates. Messrs. W
O. Bissett and A. Q. Bolder, the form
er winning out by a majority of 6
Out of the five candidates for Schou
Trustees, Mr. F. \Vood led the poll h
59 over the next highest candidate
Following is the vote by polls, viz:--
Foia REevx
Polls 1 2 3 4 Tota
Bissett, W. G. 07 56 41 72 —2.3!
Bobier, A. Q. 33 31 15 as --17
Majority for Bissett 62
Fon St•tioot. l'itus'rggs
Polls 1 2 3 4 Tota
Eacrett, G. 60 -18 ;12 59 —199
Martin, S. 52 50 32 69 —21)3
Rowe, R. N. 48 44 48 76 —21
Stewart, J. A. 25 47 53 69 —190
Woods, F. 00 56 59 100 —27
New Year visitors.
Some of those who spent the New
Year holiday in town are: Mr. 'Wm.
Moneur, Guelph; Mr. Reg. Elliot, o
Norwich; Mr. Livingstone, of Shiver
ton; mt.. Brawn, of Alberta; Nils,:Floc+
sieTaylor, of London; Miss Lulu Detnp
sew, of Toronto; 'Ir. John l.eathorn,
of London: Mr. Edgar \Vestcott, of
\Vitighana; M. W..1. Stewart, of Dr
roil; 11-. Ed. Stewart. of London: Sir.Elijah Higgins. of Toroth); llr. Fred
Smith. Hamilton: Mr. Wm. Mitchell,
Bratntford: Mr. and Mra. A. E. lien-
iet, Lomb .Mr.Roy Howard. Lon -
him 11r. Wm. Dignan. Thedford: Mr.
Wm. McLaughlin, Bra flu Air.
latent' Myers, St. Thomas: Nit. and
Mrs. Arthur Hoskin, Brantford; 1.1r.
nd J1ra. J. C. Inwood, London: Mr.
old al
Mrs. Win. (bandy and son. Ridge.
own: Miss Malls. of Goet•ich: Mr..
'no pet• White, Windsot; Miss Maud
'tikinson. London; Mrs. Evans ,and
hildren, Ailsa Craig: Miss Melia and1r. Arthur Seldon, ingersol; Mrs. P.
lawden. Itidge•town: Mr. and Mrs.
'has. Coates. of Loddon; Mims Susie
weet, Detroit; Hew. John Ball. of
\'heirtly; Mr. Ernest Twichcll, of
Clinton; Mr, W. Hill, of Toronto.
olden Weddle'.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred McTaggart cel-
braeted the golden anniversary of
i Mr. Edgar Down, after a visit with
relatives here, left Wednesday morn -
R ing for Ann Harbor, Mich., to contin-
• ue his studies.
Miss Estella Spackman on Tuesday
. went to attend St. Margaret's College.
g Mrs. E. J. Spackman accompanied her
1 daughter to Toronto.
y Mrs. Harry Prowse, returned Fri-
. shay to her home in Marlette, Mich.,
after a two weeks' visit with her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs.\Ven. Dearing,
Stephen.
i Mr. 11. G. Wilson. B.A., of Toronto,
) who is Science Master in the Goderich
7 Collegiate Institute, spent the New
Year s holidays with Rev. Dr. and
Mrs. Hannon.
Mrs. James Willis and son, \Vill, of
1 Springside, Ass•a., are spending a
month here. Mrs. Willis intends dig -
posing of her property here before re -
0 burning to the west.
Miss Nettie \Valter, who has had
o charge of the books in the E. J. Speck -
man store forsome years, left for
Toronto on Tuesday morningto at-
tend the Business College.
Mrs. John Welsh, who has been re-
f siding with her sons, Louis and Charles
Long, in Winnipeg, for the past two
and a half years, returned to Exeter
on Saturday evening hest.
Mr. \Vhite, of town, and brother
. Harry1Vhite, of Hitt ford, who have
been visiting at their home in Rodger-
vill.', ,attended the wedding of their
brother in St. 'I'honae last week.
Opera House, Exeter t
Rehm' of the Favorites, the Bijou
Comedy Company in repertoire—One
week cinlmeneing Monday, .Tan. 1)t h.
The cotnpatrly 1s headed by 11. \Vilumlt t
Young and Mat•jie Adams, supported t
by Jaime' 11. Rolland and a capable
company of 11 artists.. New plays. J
new songs, new specialties. a carload
of beautiful scenery, costumes and it
elerttical etfeets. Rigger, better, and a
grander than ever. Change of play t
each night. Monday night—"Vermont (
State Folks" ti is•amtiful story, x grand 1
play. Priees 10, 20 and 30 cents. e
Plan opens Jan. 5th at Dr.Lutz's Drug A
Store. 1
The home of Mr. John Stanlake, a
little west of town, has been filled
with deep sadness by a double be-
reavement. We refer to the demise 0
of his beloved paartner in life, followed
by the death of an adopted child, in- e
Double Ber•aveslewt.
flint daughter of M r. John Carrick, t
a the farmer passing away earl t`,' Friday s
ta } ARRIVED!,::.,,,,,,,Triknign nlx11th0e thaftere littlnooe n child abo nt Otle 8 of the same n
!day. Sad indeed :are the circum- h
stances. at least the facts are pathetic, o
but it is hated to put such it burden of d
pathos on paper in A way to snake p
heir marriage at the residenee of their
on, Milton, on the old Willis home -
tend, London Road. about Iwo miles
nigh of Exeter. Sir. McTaggart and
is twill' ante nulling the few remaining
tiginil settlers of this niagriIIrent
istrict., who saw it transformed from
r •t al woods into smiling farms,
ON THE RUN
I'(► til•:i:
WELL. JOHNS'
NEWLY
RECEIVED
Fall and hinter Goods
In Tweeds and Worsteds
Ranging in Price front( t
Call and Examine Them.
'manifest the full weight of trouble a
that has fallen upon thebet•mved fain- g
ilw. Mrs. Stanlake had been a victim T
of Bright's. disease and has for the se
past seven weeks been at severe suffer- re
er, hut it was thought she might stir- /11wive the ravages of thedisease and ti
again be restored to goodhealth; but et
it was willed otherwise x11(1 she passed ti
over to the silent 'major it y. She was! w
possessedof a kindly mature and was w
much respected As it friend and neigh- re
bar. Her maiden name was Emma TI
Parsons, and shewas a daughter of ! th
he late William Folsom'. tieeiles as sn
or rowing husband she le•at•ee to ire
nourn her demise one son ,trill two fel
laughters almd set el al brothers and I th
asters, all of whom have the s m- I we
lathy of a( large circle of friends. The we
eat of the little babe was caused hyI ad
neumnnia. The child was sick only all
short time. The remains of the foe• of
er mother and the little one were PV
I"
to rest in the Exeter cemetcry,thel wh
ine1•al taking place on Sunday, and rat
tune largely attended. I cat
nil the log shanties of the roily days
ivy Ware to handsome brick manikins.
ins.
hey have raised n large f:anvily of
pas and daughter. enrh of whom Is 11
I.(111 and comfort to their (11d rage,
m1 none stand higher in the ettim a-
otn of those who know them than Sir.
ad
Sirs. SIt'raggart. At the celebrx-
nrl fill the members of the family,
Oh the exception of one daughter,
ere present, besides n number of
latives on both sides of the hangs,
ray' c:11110 from great distanees to pay
sir tributes of love and respect,
mi eat' of aom eiutrtmclo fn( nndh,wxml
am several States of the Itep'hlie to
r South. The celebration was a
ry happy one. and the worthy couple
to presenterd with n c 'alimentary
dream and tnany valuable presents.
joined in wishing thein many years
usefulness and happiness in the
ening of their life. Many friends
o could not attend sent contrrttn-
inns and goner tt ishes. Th.. Advo -
0 joins in congratulations,
$14.00 to $20.00
W. JOHNS
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Verdant Tillor, Exeter, Oatirlo I 14
Jir•. and Mrs. Down, who have been
visiting hute for two weeks, have Iv.
(11111141 to their home in Shedden. They
were ileeMiip:11lied by .Miss Jlinnie
Ilia Hey, who visit will them for a short
time.
Air. Jeff. Elliot, of Yorkton, Ataa.,
is here visiting his mother, Mrs. 13. V.
Elliot. Mr. Elliot left here many
years ago and now conducts a Law
office at Yorkton, enjoying a good
practice. He and his brother ller•b.
also conduct as tench about two miles
from Yorkton.
Clinton: On 'Tuesday as Ii. B.
Coombe was cnrt•yittg up a box of coal
the board on which the box rested
bloke, allowing the box to fall on his
great toe, crushing it badly.
Clinton: After the open session of
Sunday School, Ontario st. church, r
he Junior Bible class invited their
tearhet•. Mr. Holland, to the close
room, whore they presented him with
a very handsome Teacher's Bible. The�y
gift was xccontpattli('d by nn Id(Less, r
txpressive of the most cordial feelings
for the recipient by every member of
the class,
AYLMER WELL PUMP,
THIS CUT
represents the Aylmer double acting well
pump as shown in the well, with three
way cock and side pipe for conveying
water to barn or wherever needed. Will
force water any distance and to any ele-
vation required with ease,
STOVES
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If you are in need ofa good cook stove or range it
will be to your advantage to call and see our stock before
purchasing, as we have a large stock to choose from. We
also have air -tights, hot blast base burners, etc.
We make a specialty of Furnace work, Eave-
troughilig, Baths and Fixtures, Plumbing of all kinds.
CEMENT : We have the Durham cement
constantly on hand.
T. HAWKINS & SON.
JANUARY
Sale of Furniture
We are holding a special reduction sale of FURNITURE for
the next Two Weeks and have greatly reduced the price of every
article in our store for the holdiday season.
We carry the largest and best assortment of furniture in the
county, which a visit to our warerooms will convince and can
show customers a big variety in all linea, at
Prices that are sure to win
your Patronage.
Don't fail to see our goods and let us quote your prices before
placing your orders.
ROWE & ATKINSON
Undertakers and Furniture Dealers.
mrrrlrrrmrir j
E. J. SPACKMAN'S
Stock Taking Prices !
For the next two weeks we are offering Special Inducements
to those intending purchasing
Ladies', Misses', and Children's Jackets
in colors„ Navy, Grey and Fawn,
Homespun and Cheviot Cloth, worth from $2.50 to $4.50.
Sale price while they last 82.00.
Dress Goods, suitable for Ladies' or Children's wear, regu-
lar price GOc., sale price 40c.
La(lies' Dress Skirts at clearing prices while they last.
Men's Underwear at clearing prices.
See our Special line of Table Linen GG in. wide at 50.
Many other lines which space will not permit to mention
at rock bottom prices.
E. J. SPACKMAN
Furniture
For the New Year -
Bedroom Sets, quarter cut oak, were $35.00, now $32.00
Couches, were $10.00, now $9.00
Extension Tables were $7.50, now $6.50
Special line of Iron Beds from $4 50 up.
All lines proportionately cheap.
W. C. HUSTON
Funeral Director
Opera Block
\ase✓
Goderich: \Villi:11n Letenn, charged /'k/d°
with stealing $fit and several fancy oar. r'1"1
titles horn !tick. Parsons was brought
before His 11"nor Judge Doyle on Sat-
urday for 11ia1 and sentence. Letson
:Omitted his guilt, and after an iin-
pressive address froth the Court on
the seriousness of the charge. WAR sen-
tenced to one month's imprisonment
with hard labor.
Seaforth: There passed away at the
residence of his son-in•lnw, Archie
Scott, just west of town on Saturday,
en aged and highly respected citizen
in the person of Findlay Rosa. The
deceased WAS nne of the early settlers
of the St11 can. of McKillop. ire has W
resided in Seaforth and vicinity some
sixteen wear•, latterly living with his
daughter. fie had been a great suf-
ferer (tom rheumatism for nears and
death CAMP nn
it happy release. His rn
wife died last summer anal five child.
ren slit wive.
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SPECIAL OFFERING
IN MEN'S
ERCOATS
$10.00
Coat
for
$8.90
All our hest Coats, plain cloths in
black or grey, others in black and
white or brown and white, tweed
mixtureik best Italian lining,belted
►track, full length. good fitting, ander,
your choice for $8,90
$13.50
Coats
for
$10.75.
4 only Coats, made of heavy curl
cloth with high storm collar.
quilted satin lining, interlined
with rubber --- guaranteed rain
and wind proof,
Clearing at $10.75
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