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Exeter Times, 1897-3-25, Page 8THE EXETER TIMES set hiss Editln Sanders left for Blyth, AThe 7g as Store on.l OEdit • Prescott Ross is home from Toronto for a holiday. 1..... W. Zinger, has leased the Metro- polltan for a year. `GeoDavis, jr., epeut Saturday in iuitich visiting friends.R. of Lucan, takes ppof the M nsin htxse 1 t Tf esdaess On ane 3'rice OnlyMay.A snow Y"rendered the roads muddy again." DIis. M.y,y,1Do you l�llaw that the Big L'hsli Stare is fin-� S11•ut-fit ? ClothMrs. Cash or Produce.. spot for yon to buy your Spring out-fit Ready-made and made to order. Furnishings, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, all at prices that the regular houses can't touch "Our terms" are Cash and One Price, that's the lever that brings prices down to low water mark. ��aved� 25 per cent is what we can save you on Ordered Clothing, 25 per cent what we can save you on ready made clothing. On Gents' Furnishings we save you from. ` 5 to 40 per cent. Our Stock of New Hats are right up to date in style and the Values are the best that ready Cash can procure. Come and see us for your Spring Goods. We can and will save you money. Come and try. J. A. STEWART. AAT'4T. SWEET, VETERINEItY SURGEON', Is rrepared to do any kind of bird stuffing) . and taxidermist work at any time. i _-. INSURANCE. -. �._.. 1 ERNEST ELLIOT, Agent for the WESTERN ASsUraNce COar- rANY. of Toronto ; also for the NPncExxx FIRE Enind• aNsrxaCE ('a�treNr, of Louden, t3 n the ALLw. cs Ixst:Reece.. CouresY, of Eng k and. A. O. F. Court Price of Huron, No. 7S85. bleepsinWood's Hall''nd and 4th Friday in each month. Visiting brethren are cor- dially invited to attend. D Nina, WOOD, C. It.; GEo. KE1tr, ,Seer. CRI BBLING Books and ®Pads Schoolroom and Students DON'T Z'4 e DO1V T claim that. EVERY line we carry is better than any body else's , . . . . . I3i'T we DO claim that the above lines STOVES l STOVES. --Stoves and heat, ens of all kinds sold at rock bottoin` prices. Manufactured by the Gurney Foundry Co., Toronto. Call and in- spect them atBissetts oldstand, Exeter J. S. DEAVITT, agent. FREsx Fem.—White Fish andFresl Herrings, one door south of Central 'Motel, L. DAY. E. J' Specimen was in London o business on Monday. s. Saxon Fitton has returnee from visiting friends in Toronto. George Smith has resumed his for- mer }position as porter at the Central hotel. T. D. Finlay on Wednesday shipped a carload of fine looking horses trom this station. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. O'Neil, of Ltican, visited the home of their son, B. S. O'Neil; here, this week. Mr. Rigney, of Granton, has been engaged by John Treble. as harness - maker, as successor to Mr. Nelson. Mrs. C. Knight has returned from visiting her son in St. Thomas and where she was taken suddenly ill. She is convalescing. E. McCloy moved his family and household effects to Ridgetown this week. He will engage in the imple- ment agency business there. The fourWingham Whitecaps will be released from the Penitentiary in a few days, having been pardoned after havingerved a year of their sentence. -"the Exeter Till ^ have Turf Club ha , de- cided to celebrate the 2tth of May by • having horse races and other sports for which they have already raised $800 which will put up a splendid day's sport. '"On Tuesday Mr. George Hill, of Exeter, received word . w ord from England of the death of his sister and brother J•unes, the latter having been killed by the train at Queen street station Exeter, England. - Mrs. J. Leathorn of the Mansion House, is visiting friends in London. Flood of Blth last week visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Crocker. (Dr.)Watson of Arkona, is visiting her parents at the James St. parsonage. Lawyer Mackenzie spent Sunday with his family in Toronto. ' He re- turned Tuesday. Peter Follick, after spending a few weeks with his parents here returned to Brantford, Monday. Priddis Bros., of London, have sold out to T. F. Kingsmill and retired after 47 years in business there. Miss Fannie Bawden, who has been visiting friends in Alviuston and Ridgetown, has returned home. Alex. Dow purchased 43 acres from -Thomas .Yeliew last week. The pro- perty is near the agricultural grouns, Miss Elliott, of Mitchell, after spend- ing several weeks with her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Anderson has returned to her, home. We are pleased to learn that Thos. Shute, of Gidley street, is gradually improving from his recent severe .illness, Miss M. V. White, who has spent the past couple months visiting friends in Windsor, returned home Monday. Carling Bros, have sold the residence for some years occupied b 0. Knight, station, agent to Mr. Knight for a good figure. While other places have been ex- peren ein g floods, Exeter ieoplehaveen- joyed nice weather ;with fairly good pads and walks. Rev. Dr. Willoughby on Tuesday evening gave an interesting address to the young people of the Trivitt iliexuorial Church. ''� �S W. Treble, who was so seriously in- jured last week in falling off a load o wood, is able to leave his bed, and i improving rapidly. 'Every lady is requested to atten . J. Spackman & Co.'s milliner penings on Friday and Saturda ipril ,nd and 3rd. he Epworth League of James st eet hodist church will hold a week of special services commencing with next Sabbath evening. Mrs. Geo. Samwell, who has been waiting on her daughter Mrs. Seldon, illness, duringher recent slue. , in Ingersoll, , returned home Saturday. Mr. John Crooks, leaves for Gorier- ich in a few days where he has secur- ed a situation with his uncle, John Acheson, in a Dry Goods store. • T. A Russell, son of T. Russell, Exeter, and Percy Tom, son of J. E, Tom,Goderich, uphela the honors of 99 until they reached the semi finals. . Miss Wilmot Taylor, town, intends leaving for Marlette, Mich., shortly, where she will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Brown, of that place. • The Grand Trunk officials have absolutely refused to make any change in the new rules regarding commutat- ion tickets, although complaints have been coming in from all directions. 7 of Clinton,recentlygot Wm. Baer, his left hand in the shaper machine at the foundry and the two first and fourth fingers were badly damaged. The injured members may be saved. Don't fail to attend the social in Main street Methodist church, on Friday evening of this week, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, Spendid program and refre hinen Admission 10 cents.. Ave . EXCI PTIONAL VALUE, Jo g The ltviar"t Exeter. THURSDAY, MARCH 25th, 1897.:• LOCAL HAPPENINGS., Parties getting sale bills primed at this office will receive a free notice in these columns, which alone is worth more to you than the bills as the TINES has the largestlocal circulation of any paper in this section. The residence of the late David Turnbull, Esq., was offered for sale t account i drawn O n d th On Tues a ybut withdrawn i of au insufficient bid. This is a fine property,e rt 3,and highly suitable for a retired farmer or l 5ileSS mete `ee0ei Saturday last Messrs. Bowden & McDonell, shipped from Exeter, to the Old Country sixteen of the finest draught horses that have ever left this station. Allen McDonell went with the horses and will look after their sale. The following don: Lions bare been A new grist mill is to be started in made during the past week towards the Thedford,by a Wyoming firm. ( India Famine Fund, at the Molsous Eketer has contributed $363.21 to bank:—Canadian 50 cents ; R. Ficka.rd, . the India Famine Fund. Clinton has Jr., $1; H. K. Silber, Crediton, $1; contributed $128.61. Fred fes $1 Amount already A. J. Rollins returned from visiting ackn vledged $358.71, total $363.21. hie son and other friends in Detroit, The school of dress cutting is still on Monday, open at the Central Hotel, Exeter. A Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, died neer tailor system, the leading system e o • the world. Covers the entire range f work. Outs every style of garment n the goods,. no refitting, no patterns, costs no more than a chart. Lessons given at your own home without extra charge. Special rates to Dress makers and girls from the country. March 8th, aged 8,5 years,on niversary of her husband's dent n,en years ago. OPENING:—It will interest the ladies to call on Miss Morgan, Friday an Saturday April 2nd and 3rd. Don' forget the date. The Buffalo, 1ug, or ca . t carpet which causedso much damagethroug out the 'Western Peninsula last yea • has again made its appearance at S Thomas. Remarking that it dosen't seem' to l witnesses returned no bill. Bus affords be generally known that every man another evidence of the very great who serves on a coroners jury is now value of that grand old British insti Peter Yorke, of Parkhill, who accr- e dentally shot his younger. brother Ernie, in January, went to London on Monday to answer to a charge of man laughter . at the Spring Assizes, but the Grand Jury after hearing the crown entitled to payment for his services, the Hamilton lex ales says that some eoroners,even are not aware ofthe fact. '"Began act passed by the Legis- lative last year every juryman is en- titled to fifty cents a day when the in- quest, does not last longer than four hours on any day, and if it exceeds four hours he is entitled to wed ten a dollar is allowed ' ion ho a clay. : In addition cents a mile mileage. The act came into force nearly ayear ago, but many men who have served on coroners j uriex since then have failed to take advant- age of their rights. tution, the grand jury. By means of this jury persons who are either wrongfully or maliciously accused of a crime are saved the humiliation of appearing in court as a prisoner, as well as the very great expense and annoyance of havingto defend there selves against charges which when not groundless or wrongful are malicious. b er tual there has been a e lateears. he e Of outcry raised against the grand jury system by a small but persistent num- ber of would-be very advanced radicals who affect to see in this institution a relic of a so-called barbaric age. PICKARD &SON, Millinery"t"r iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii antles We have made a special study of these two Departments this season and are now enabled to show a range of Goods the like of which has never been displayed in Exeter before. Our Mantles and Capes we purchased direct from the manu- facturers in Berlin. And our Millinery came direct from Paris, London and New York. Thus by importing our own Goods we are enabled to sell them at wholesale prices. And our customers are assured that they are getting the very latest styles. Our Opening days will be Friday and Saturday April 2nd and 3rd. Our Miss Woollet, who has made a tour of the principal c:ties in Canada where millinery openings have been held, has also visited Detroit and other American Cities with a view to being in the closest possible touch with the very latest ideas, and is now ready to execute any order for Mil- inery which may be entrusted to her. And we take much pleasure in extending a cordial invitation to every lady in Exeter and surrounding country to call and inspect our stock. ,-D1RDCT 11341t OFT F S. 1ldli:A 0 SPRING MILLINERY . OPEwxxGS—At E. J. Spackman Co's on Friday and 'aturday, April 2nd and 3rd. We con- dj'itlly invite every lady to attend. E. J. SPACEMAN & Co. A GRAND CHANCE.—The first two ladies applying at the Central Hotel ou Motnclae, the 29th will be taught the full syste i of dress cutting at half rice. 27 L rater ladies now taking the curse. 0.;.1 early. Dress Cutting School, Ceit eel Hotel, Exeter. .Anon 7.1=.—A. parlor social will be given a.:aden the auspices of th Ladies' Aid, a : Caven Presbyterian h arch at the.•: nse on Wednesday t evening, Marc; ;1st. A good pro- gramme will be ;;oven consisting of music etc., after '.:rich refreshment will be served, a gt..: time is expecte Admission 15 cts. xt Sabbath morning Dr. Wil- loughby will preach to parents and young people—boys and girls. Sub- ject, "The Beautiful Flock." In the evening he will give the fifth of his series to young women on "Polished Corner Stones" Hon. Sidney Fisher announces that the Government has made final ar- ranbgementS for cold storage of butter andother perishable food. products which will be shipped weekly' on steamships running between Montreal and Avonmouth, London and Liver- pool. The London Free Press says that the cancelling cheap market dap fares is making a very noticeable difference in the business of the Grand Trunk. On the London, Huron & Bruce line alone one car has been taken off since the order went into etre&. It is esti- mated that 100 people less come to London, each Saturday than formerly Sunday and Monday were the brightest days that have journeyed tl is way in many a long day. They «ere the first days of spring—perhaps n t h3 the calender ; hut what did t it matter to the throngs of citizens win lea the avenues and the streets, la skatag in the sttulight and drinking i the cheerful: music that the early ibbins -- and frogs — were making tong the trees and along the river tanks? According, to the report for the last year, the Independent Order of Odd - fellows is steadily increasing in Can- ada The total invested funds of lodges in the provinces on Dee. 31 last was $812,560, or $40 81 per member. There were 272lodges,' having a mem- bership of 22,666, an increase of 433 during the year. The sick benefits amounted to $40.999 66 • charity, $2.- 774 87, making in all $82,430 85 paid in relief and chanty. James McIntyre, died in London on Thursday last at the age of 33 years. He was horn in Exeter, in 1864. He went to London, in 1885, where he re- mained. until his death. Deceased leaves a widow and three small child-, ren. He was a member of the A. O. F., the A. . O. U. W. the C 0, C. F. in which he carried insurance. Death resulted from a complicated trouble, after an illness of eleven weeks. He was a well known Cab driver in Lon- don rARTMENTAL S..>RE5.--The To- ronto Saturday Nigh: is publishing a series of articles showing the perni- cious effect. departmental ::ores are haying, and, unless a halt is riled, are likely to have upon the trade tad pros- perity of the country. Of t: ' effect upon a country town, it says : Take a town fifty miles from Toronto. 7f you pay the local merchant $10 for an over coat, perhaps be pays it to the doctor for attendance, be to the druggist r.+x• drugs, he to the butcher for meat, : a ela�l•- •for mutton,he-Loth ... to the farmer , •er for r d i in a w and so' that $10 bill sehe to anothe_ves the purpose of trade in and aroundthat town in- definitely. But you send it away to a • departmental store for an overcoat, that other overcoat lies on the mer chant's shelves, and the $10 may never , again enter your community. The real value of the point lies in the fact I that the profit in the stale of the over -1 coat goes to an institution in a distant city—an institution that has nothing in common with you—and that profit i is lost to the merchant who helps to' keep up your schools and churches, your sidewalks and roads, the man to whom you can appeal in an emergency I to ,> partof a neighbor." la the ne play CARNIVAL.—The last carnival of the season took place Wednesday even- ing last. 'The following are the names of contestants. Those representing a Edith Beer, - Canada : nation c—Miss , Miss Ida Newton, Japan, Miss. Edith Gidley, Canada ; Miss A. Smith, Turkey ; Miss L. Hooper, England ; Miss V. Hawkshaw, Scotland ; M. ; Vincent, Dutchman R. Howard, Irishman ; A. Meyers, Clown ; A. Spicer, Chinamen ; 0. , Hyndman, ankee ; Wellington Westcott, Dude. The following prizesWereawarded:-- Best dressed lady' representinga . nation, -Mas..s SmMi E, Gidley ; best $reseed girl repres enting nation, L. Hooper, Vera Hawkshaw; best dressed gent representing nation, A. Spicer; two mile race, John Spack- man, Percy Browning, the former holding the silver cupfor the champion fast skater of Exeter. A very pleasant and happy time was spent at the residence of Mrs. Bell, Gerrie last''Wednesday evening, when en her second daughter Minnie, was united in marriage to George Inglis, a popular and energetic young farmer. June 22nd has been fixed as Queen's Jubilee Day. ILLlienitY: Don't forget the date of the spring Millinery Opening at Miss Horne's, Friday and Saturday 2nd and 3rd of April. "[ ILLINERY OPENING:—Miss Morgan fishes to announce to the ladies of eter andyicinity, that on Friday a d Saturday 2nd. and 3rd April, she vv it have a display of new millinery, mprising French and American atterns selected from the metropoli MiLLINERY OPENING:—Miss Horne h�tends a cordial invitation to the adies of Exeter, and vicinity, to visit er millinery parlors on Friday and aturday, 2nd and 3rd April. All the newest styles and shapes, also a fine display of the latest patterns in Spring millinery. 'THE PANGS OF REGRET.—These you will experience in the most forcible manner should you -fill to avail your- self of the ofily opportunity which will be presented to the people of Exeter and the vicinity of seeing the cinematographe, which will be on ex- hibition in Gidley's Opera House oir Thursday and Friday evenings at o'clock on April 8th and 9.th,1 with Matinee on Friday afternootr at 3 o'clock. The New' York Herald - says of it, "Thrilling are its views,.. perfect in life -like action. The_ (.memato Mai l- & is marvellous." M L ra 11 g p 3c Dmpire says, "A real wonderat. last." The Cinematographepresents a .21.4cs of Life size motion pictures ken in parts of Africa, Germanys lie, Italy, Spain, Russia, France, L+ 'i;lannd and America., and presented to .:ew exactly as though you were thee s looking at the scenes actually occi ring. ou will see the Coronate, ion a 2 the present Czar of Russia„ Regee St. London; Rotten Rem, - Hyde w ark, London ; Landing from the Great Ocean Greyhound; Pulling. down oi:l buildings ; Many Faces ung der one hat ; The Manly Art, Boxing„ - People walking the str.ee ts,Street Car running, Soldiers Marching) Ocean... 'i •vie im Til tar xe w waves in a s„o , . y e and processions, Cavalry ehaelete, Arrival of Continental Express nate. Paris station, Manse, etc. etc. Dadla. programnne lasts2:>: hours. Under the auspices of the Oa -Fellows. Breened. seats 35 ets. ate Jas. Grieve's Ple:kca Clothing House. o eGeneral ' admissi T 25 ets. Children 10 cts: A young son of Rev. Shaw, of Eg- moledvilla, is very ill. Oscar Bawden, of Lyman, paid our ' town a visit this week. Miss Maggie' Murray, who has spent the past few months visiting Mrs. J. P. Ross, returned to her home in De- troit last week... EXETE 's I RGEST DEA 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I111111111pI11W11Ullllll11111111111 You Will be Glad to Get Acquainted With our new Spring Dress Goods, we are equally anxious to introduce them to you. We are showing all the advance styles of Silks and Dress Goods ; also Ladies' White Wear. Some merchants advertise having been very fortu ate in securing ladies white wear at a very low price, But There are Others We bought a large quantity direct from the manufacturers for SPOT CASH*- *-- Whereby we are able to sell as cheap or a - little cheaper than others. Ladies' Shirt Waists We have a large quantity. All new Goods,, not one of last season's waists in the store. Highest Prices Paid for Produce. .• arling Bros Exeter Municipal Council. The Council met pursuant to ad- journment at the town hall, Exeter, 19th March. All present, expect Mr. Rollins. The minutes of previous meeting read and approved. A circular from the city clerk, To- ronto, re -exemptions from taxation was laid over until next meeting. Mr. Peart called attention of the Council to a defective drain on Albert and Huron streets. Taylor — Snell — That Mr. Creech look after tile for the same. Carried. Daut.cey—Taylor—That the petition re -sidewalk be laid over until next meeting. Carried. Snell—Dauncey—That Jas. Creech's, acct. for wood for John Moreshead $2, and $1.20 meals for tramps be, passed. Carried. Jos. Senior asked the Council to make the grant to the band $100 this year instead of $60 on account of extra expenses for instruments, clothing, etc. The matter was laid over until next meeting. By-law No. 6, 1897, was duly read and passed on motion of J. W. Taylor, seconded by J. Dauncey. ' ylor — Snell — That the M. H. Officer purchase an apparatus for test- ing drinking water in this municipal- ity. Carried. Dauncey — Taylor — Adjournment until the 1st Friday, in April at 7:30 p. in. Carried. • M. E ACRETT, Clerk. LOCK TEE DOOR Before the horse is stolen. Purify, enrich and vitalize the blood and build up your physical system before disease attacks you and serious sick- ness comes, flood's Sarsaparilla will make you strong and vigorous and will expel from your blood all im- purities and germs of disease. Take it now. Hood's Pills are the favorite family take,gentle, Easy to g , mild. 25 Cents. Harry the youngest son of John Rendle, who has been seriously ill, is recotering. The Spring Show of the West Williams and Parkhill Agricultural 1 to Society will be 1 ld on Thursday, T y, April 22. George Williams has been en aged to take charge of the West Williams cheese factory situated on the 14th concession. Last week Albert Taylor, son of W. Taylor, M. P. P. forNorth Middle- sex, had some of the fingers of one of his hands badly mangled in a crusher. Last week, Miss Maggie McIntyre, EastWilliams,1 aches of sec 5, W school raised a collection in her school amounting to over five dollars for the relief of the starving natives of India. This act of generosity on the ' part of Miss McIntyre, is much to be recom- mended there being only 20 pupils in regular attendance. Chief Manes, of Parkhill, received word last week, of the death of his mother at Neilsville, . Clark county, Wisconsin, at the advanced age of 87 years. Her husband died about seven 'years ago, aged 77 years. Deceased was the mother -of fourteen • children, twelve of whom are still living. Three of the sons live in Neilsville., A. RADICAL (px1ANGE. ' Mrs. Jas. Graham, Hamilton, Ont., says : "My doctor said that my heart trouble could not be d " ut I am happyto sayho was mistaken, caro bto r ' HeartandPills for lYIilbu n s a have made a complete cure in my case. I have now no heart paths, sleeplessness, fluttering or breathlessnss' am entirely restored ad to health and vigor." SALE REGISTER. FRIDAY 1l1Aiwwi 26.—Auction sale of Farm Stock and Implements, the pro- perty of Fred Kehl, W: r, lot 30, South Boundary,. Stephen,. 2 miles west of Dashwood. Sale at one o'clock on Friday, March 26th. E. BOSSENBERRY, Auctioneer. Anti yet Another. WI -TAT ? Why, we have a few pair only of Fairy Strap Rubbers for Ladies, strap over ankle, med- ium toes, regular alai rice Pernin rs list 65c.; to clear at 3oc per pair. ALSO, a new supply. of the latest style in Men's and Womens Rubbers—'no better values offered to the public. You can't afford to ass b our' p Y bargain table of Printand Dress Prints, Goods • have sold scores of yards -2o yds dark print for $m, regu- lar price :me yard. Call at the" New Butcher sho - - - Rolled Corned Beef" - - - Pressed Tongue • g range care showing a large ran e of prints, never better patterns, at J P CLARKE Sausage Beef Lamb Geese Hams Bologna Rabbits Turkeys Salmon Tro Rolled Bacon - - - Beef sold by quarter at loN est cash price. CASH PAID FOR HIDES ANI) SHEEP SKIN ONE DOOR SOUTH OF CENTRAL HOTEL. L. Da JOHNSTON' SPRING IS HER And we are looking for a rus in SPRING 11111111111111111111111111.1111111111111111111111111131 In order to help it along,for th next two weeks we intend offer ing some snaps in DRY GOOD which will not be equalled in th trade. Here are a Few of the Drawers Five pieces good checks F nelettes, worth S cts for 5 et pieces Toweling, good Go worth j cts for 4 cts; 5 pieces goo patterns, W ashingGinghams,wort S cts for 5 cis; I piece Brow Ca rduroy worth 75 cts, now 5 cents, zo pieces cesof newest designs, Dress Goods, worth 3 { 25 Pane cts for cts; a good line a Cups, and Saucers, cheap at $r2 for $z per doz; .2 dozen go line Oxford Shoes, ladies', woo $1 for 75 cts; I case heavy men' Plow Shoes, regular $1.25 no 95 cts ; I case heavy men's P1 Shoes, 2 buckles, tr as $1.40 n $t.15; i dozen button and la shoes, Dongola; worth $i.6o fo .$I 25. The finest line of Childrens' an Misses fine Shoes and Slipper ever brought to Exeter, handma goods from the Stratford Sh Co., the best makers of Childre Shoes in the trade,commencing 5o cents per pair. HE 12 only Mens' Tweed Suit worth $6.00 reduced ;.o $4.50. 12 onlyMens' Tweeds Suits worth $9:00 reduced to $6.00. 12 only Mens' Serge Suits worth $io.o reduced to $6.7.5. We also show the greate values in BoY s' ' and Youths' Sui sever shown in Exeter. See our line ofei •1VI ens'o nr :, of a lits at e C,= C•k JCHNST