Exeter Times, 1897-4-1, Page 4gCas Store. March went out like ix lamb.
A basket factory is being started. in
.Parkhill.
Cyclists have already begun the
season's campaign.
Hugh Mame left Parkhill,Mouday,
for Manitoba.
Dust is flying ou the Main street of
Exeter. This is due to the good road-
making.
Tru. Wilson, of Dungannon, died
on Tuesday afternoon,after afewdays'
illness.
The Bishop of Ilurou will bold c0n-firmation service in Trivitt Memorial
Church this (Thursday) evening.
Messrs. Papst & Sv'inters,of Seaforth
have leased D. John's store, and will
open a stationery store in a few days.
It is expected that the new Presby-
terian hymnal will be in the hands of
the congregation by May nest.
Alex Matheson. an old settler of
Mitchell, who has been suffering from
cancer for some years is very low.
Mrs. Brawn who has been visiting
with her son, Dr. Brawn of Wroxeter,
all winter, is expected home this week,
:' Fred Treble has returned hon efroti
'
Merlin, where he has been working
for some tinge. He goes to Dungannon
Biu a few days.
The winter wheat has a fine, fresh
appearance. and is saki to have come
through the winter's frost in good
condition.
Tho Manitoba fund for the relief of
the India famine•sufferers now reaches
$17,500.73 of which nearly $2,000 is from
the school children.
The death is announced of Matthew
Ryan, con, 2, lot 11, London township,
after a brief illness, from inflammation
of the lungs.
Sylvauus Gibson, Lucan, becomes
bailiff of the third clivision court of
Middlesex., in place of John S. Atkin-
son, resigned.
Some of the cyclists seem unaware of
the fact that there appears among the
village by-laws one prohibiting the
riding of bikes ou the sidewalks.
Cash. or Produce.
EnsammikanzezOne Price Only.
Millie
ery
Our Millinery show rooms are now open and stock
ready for your inspection.. You will find our as-
sortment of New Millinery the most complete that
we have ever shown: The styles are the latest
and the values the. best. Our artists have been
more thorough in their search for new and Up-to-
date goods, aud the choicest styles are here in
consequence. Come and see the lovely new Hats
and Bonnets.
Lace Curtains :
Special Spring Sale of new Lace Curtains now on. If you want
New Curtains now's your fortunate opportunity. We show
nearly a thousand pair of Bargain Lace Curtains. Yes every
pair a Bargain, and every pattern a beauty. Come and see
what cash and one price will do with Lace Curtains.
Will Pa
er
Lovely, lovely, yes lovely that's what "we hear every
day as we show and introduce our new Wall
Papers. You won't find a roll of trashy paper in
our whole stock, eve:_ the lowest prices are good
solid goods. Come and see the biggest stock in
towel, and see what cash and one .rice does, it
saves yourCome try,
C?. good money sure. �.; n122e and t2 � ,
d. A. S TEWAR.T.
W.NI, SWEET,
Y Y i ETERINERY SURGEON.
Is prepared to do any kind of bird stuffing
land taxidermist work at any time.
INSURANCE.
E RNI+.ST ELLIOT,
Agent for the Wesrexv ASSLTRAz. cE COX -
WW1", of Toronto ; also for the PHc.Nxx FLEE
"NsunANC•
D Q aPANY
, of London, E l n
d
the ALLIANCE INR
sUANC5 CoMrANY, of Eng
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and.
A. O.1?.
Court Price of
Huron, No. 7865.
MeetsinWood's
Hadi 2nd and 4th
Friday in each
month. Visiting
brethren are cor-
dially invited to
Dttend.
ANIEL Woon,
C. R. ; GEO.
KEMP, SEO'T.
SCRIBBLING
Books and
-1•1,-Pads
Schoolroom
and Students
We DON'T claim that
EVERY line we carry
is better than any body
else's . . . . . , .
BUT we DO claim that
the above lines
are
EXCEPTIONAL
VALUE.
J. Crigg
STOVES ! STOVES.—Stoves and heat
ers 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. DEA'ti ITT, agent.
FaEsn Fxsn.—White Fish andFresh
Herrings, one door south of Central
Hotel. L. DAY,
La grippe still remains with some of
our citizens.
There will be a sale of dairy cows at
1 '
l;lnl will 11Friday.
z e a
Geo. Medd, of Hullett, takes a posi-
tion in St. Marys as cheeseuiaker.
Wzn. Drew is confined to his room,
suffering from an attack of rheum
£Ltle nz, •
The Easter Fat Stock Fair is to take
place on Wednesday, April 7, at
Guelph.
Geo. Irwin, of Hullett, has sold his
100 acre farm to Jahn Dale for the sum
of $4,000,
Mr. Lucimer, and daughter Mary, of
Alvinston, are visiting friends in town
this week.
John Spackman is preparing his
pleasure grounds at the Bend for
summer guests.
The Epworth League of James St.
church are holding special revival
services this week.
Mrs. John Andreiv, of Etiznville,
spent part of this week visiting her
mother, Mrs. Spicer.
Sylvester Bice died in Lucan last
week, at the age of 77 years. He had
been ill for some time.
A very successful social was held in
the Presbyterian church last evening..
The program rendered was first class.
Goderich cyclists are applying to
the Council for permission to ride on
the side walks until May 24th. Per -
:mission is likely to be granted.
The firm of R. Pickard & Son have
dissolved, Robert Pickard purchasing
his father's interests. In future the
firm name will be the R. Pickard Co
Invitations have been issued'
announcing the wedding of Mr.`
Inksater, of Paris and Miss Mary
Welsh, William street, for Tuesday,
April 6th.
■ What is it ? Why it is the wonder-
ful Cenematograph, that shows you
The Mart Exeter. everything moving the same as real
life, at Gidley's Opera House, Exeter,
e x�I
on April 8th and 9th.
Mr. Ellworthy, of Strathroy, who
istpurchased Mr. Wiills' farm intends
THURSDAY, APRIL let 1897.
•
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
John Willis has moved from the
farm in Usborne to one of R. Gidley's
houses, on William st.
David, son of Mrs. Gardiner, ' of
William street, lies very all at home.
When hismother called him Sunda
Y
morning he was lying unconscious in
bed.
Don't miss seeing the wonderful
Cinematograph, the most m.arveilous }
invention of the 19th century; at
Gidley's Opera house, Exeter, April
8th and dOth tit 8 . m. Matinee Friday
n P y
afternoon, at 3 o'clock p.
A. Rennie has rented the residence
a
of the late Richard Harrison and will
move thereto shortly. Miss. Harrison
has taken rooms at James street par-
sonage, and will live with Mr. and
Mrs. Willoughby.
Last year the Government issued
new silver coins to the amount of
$140,000. .Therewas a profit to the
country of $69,484.64. The face value
$10,000 • and.
of coppereoinissued asw , ,
the profit to the country was $7,123.58.
moving thereto next week. We join
in welcoming Mr. Ellworthy and
family into our midst..
The proposition may be adopted of
having the vote on the plebiscite
throughout the Dominion taken by ar-
rangement and consent at the next
municipal elections. To have an en-
tirely separate vote, it is estimated,
would cost $200,000.
Isaac Harvey, of Hay township, son
of Richard Harvey, Usborne, was
married yesterday at Port Hope, to
Miss Rundle, of that neighborhood.
They will return this evening and
take up their residence on Mr. Har-
vey's fine farm, 2nd concession Hay.
A large number of counterfeit half
dollar pieces are in circulation. As for
appearance they excellent are an exe ent lmi-
ation and bear the date of 1870. The
metal is very soft, but has almost the
ame ring when dropped on the floor
as the genuine coin. Be on the look -
Mr. John Heywood on Wednesday
.akilledda snake with brown and yellow
spots. Mr. Heywood has, he thinks,
struck leek. He says it is an axiom,
that when onekills the first snake of
the seaeon, on,
will have all
a they
enemies under their feet during the
ear. We don't think Mr. Heywood
allyenetnies.
Mrs. James Gillies, St. Marys, receiv-
ed a telegram from her -brother-in-law,
Alex. Burns, registrar, Brandon,Mani-
toba, announcing the death of his
second daugnter, Jennie, in her fif-
teenth year. She had been declining
in health since August and passed
away quiet on Saturday, the 20th ult.
Mr. Joseph Evans, ex -reeve of Mc-
Killop, and one of the oldest and most.
esteemed residents departed this life
a few days ago. o. Mr. Evans had been
in poor health for some two or three
years, but previously to
that was a
strong vigorous
man. He was a
native
of Ireland a
Roman' Catholic in reli-
gion, and in politics a staunch Conser-
ve, ive,
Remember the Cinematograph at
Gidley's Opera House, Exeter, April
8th and 9th. Starts sharp on time.
Conte early or you will miss the first
scenes.
The week of April 4 to April Il is
by special request of the Lord's Day
Alliance to be observed as a week of
special prayer in tie interest of Sab-
bath observance throughout Ontario.
v g z
Mrs. A. Corbett, of St. Marys, was
run over by the G.T. R. shunter at the
switch Monday. Both legs were sever-
ed from the hotly. She isnot likely to
recover. Mr3. Corbett has since tied
A memorial sermon will he preached
in Main st. church next Sunday morn-
ing, by Rev. H. W. Locke, in which
reference will 1 m• 1
)e ads to the .sate
Ichabod Bowerman " and William
Rodd.
Several Toronto papers are waging
war against the Departmental stores
on the ground that the big stores are
injuring, the country by centralization.
They have gone so far as to refuse
advertisements from these stores.
Onrid
F ay1Fla.s
. Matthew Snowden,
going Mitchell,whilez
„c zng ,,o the barn, slip-
ped and fell, breaking one of her arms
above the wrist joint. The fracture
was soon reduced and the lady is now
doing nicely.
IThe Main street Sunday School have
added a And complete library,
replacing the one destroyed by fire.
They have also purchased a handsome
oak library case, all of which evidences
their enterprise under such apverse
circumstances.
At last all the insurance cases arising
out of the National 'Hotel, (St. Marys),
fire, are settled. The total insurance
was $I2,500. Mr. Dennee, proprietor,
has secured in all $6,900, but has such
heavy costs to pay that he will have
but $2,000 to $2,500 left when all is
over.
The Department of Education at
Toronto has sent a circular, warning
school trustees all over the Province
that some fakirs are selling maps by
pretending that theyhad been approv-
ed by the department. In some cases
they are said to have forced trustees to
buy'iby threatening to withdraw the
Government grant.
The Canadian Government has been
advised that Her Majesty's Govern-
ment has selected Tuesday, Juue 22,
as the day on which to hold the official
`celebration of the- Dominion Jubilee,
arid the Ministers are consequently.
considering whether it is adviseable to
set aside this dayfor official celebration
in the Dominion, or to hold it on Mon-
day 21st,
The Government have issued new re-
gulations and increased the prices re-
garding the issuing of postal orders.
An order that formerly cost 2 cents
has been increased to 3 cents, and one
costing. 5 cents increased to 6 ceuts.
Far sums of $20 and upwards the cost
of the order is slightly reduced. As
the postal order is used principally for
small sums, it can be said that the
prices have practically advanced.
The school of dress cutting is still
open at the Central Hotel, Exeter.
new tailor system, the leading system
of the world. Covers the entire range
of work. Cuts every style of garment
on the goods, no refitting, no patterns,
no more than chart. costsa t Lessons
given at your own home without
:xtra charge. Special rates to Dres
akers and girls from the country.
Mrs. Wright, ht, sr., Mr. and Mrs.
s.
McCord, drove to St. Marys yesterday
to attend the funeral of the late Mrs.
Baine who,died there on Monday,
after a short illness, the result of blood
poisoning. A few weeks ago, Mrs.
Koine, cut one of her hands slightly,
and by wearing a colored glove the
wound became poisoned, from the re-
sult of which she died as above. De-
ceased was mother of Mrs. John
Hayes, of Brantford, formerly o
Exeter.
The wife of Richard Neil, 2nd con-
cession McGillivray, died OH Monday,
and the remains were interred at
Neils cemetery, on Wednesday. De-
ceased was a former resident of_Exe-
ter, and a sister of the Messrs Thomas
and John Willis and Mrs. George
Eacrett, town, who together with
other friends attended the funeral.
yesterday. ay, Deceased had been ill but
a short time,la grippe being
the cause.
of death. The bereaved hsband lies
very ill at time of writing with the
same malady
La.cztossE. A meeting ' of thos
interested in the lacrosse game w£
held on Friday last, when the follow
ing officers were elected:—Hon, Pre
Reeve Bobier; Pres. N. D. Hurdon
vice pres., Jos. Senior , Secy., .1';
Bishop, Treas., J. H. Grieve. Th
club starts with a large' xneinbershi
and prospects for a successful. season
Bator rrs Lno.--•SVhile being driy
along the road in the country u
Friday last, a valuable driving hors
belonging,'
taliissett.
s livery,
acefdent
lybroke ne, of its front les. Th
g
animal was jogging at the usual gai
and stepping on a stone a sudde
twist broke the large bone. . The hors
was brought home in a waggon and
splints placed on its leg, and it is note
doing nicely with good prospects o
recovering the use of the limb.
11017SE OF REQ NOTES.—Joh
Hayes, 7th line, Morris, was brough
to the House of Refuge on Thnrsd£
of last week. Mrs. Hayes, who is ., o
unsound mind has been an inmate o
the above institution for the past year
Mr. Hayes is,between 65 and 70 years of
age and is quite disabled with some-
thing like paralysis. Tenders for the
erection of some needed additions to
the House of Refuge were received by
County Clerk Lane, last week.
ewe.
I' Tiles Shute, Gidley street, is very
I ill.
s, Mr. Ripley, of Granton, has moved
his family to town, • '
L. To -day. is let April, Watch for
e parcels on the sidewalk.
P The owuer• of the silent steed is
• yearning for good roads.
en Easter Sunday will be on .April
n 18th -an unusually late date.'
e Mr, and Mrs. G. A. K. McLeod are
_ � visiting 'I''
t lenclsL
al ingmondville-
e >
lleic.a
i are incandescent ne£uzdeseont . lights
Goderich. They are lit all night.
n The Biddulph cow that swallowed a
e clock the other day is havinga titxie of
it ever since.
f Monday and Tuesday were spring-
like days, welcomed by all after the
long winter.
n Frank Snarling, of St. Marys, left
on Monday for Toronto where be has
ay . secured a position.
f Sarah Morrison, of St. Marys, spent
f a tine in the Police Court, in Lond on
; on Monday for being drunk,
( Prescott Ross is fitting himself for
stlie medical profession and is studying
with Drs. Amos and Rollins:
John Crooks leaves for Goderich next
Saturday. He will be missed by the
young folk, with whom he is a
favorite:
Every lady is requested„ to attend
`. J. Spackman & Co.'s millinery
openings on Friday and Saturday
April 21id and 3rd,!
April 8th and Oth. Exhibition of
cinematograph at Exeter. • Yon will
miss the treat of a life -tine it you
don't see it. Note the dates.
The social held in Main street church
on Friday evening last was a success,
the programme rendered being of a
very entertaining character,
The Exeter Turf Club, composed of
some forty responsible citizens, intend
celebrating May 24th with a grand
celebration. . Pas etthis in your hat.
John Muir for the past ten years with
A. Beattie & Co., St. Marys, has
purchased a business in Niagara Fall
and leaves the first of the month to
engage in his new field.
Wm. Hogg, of Grey, township, was
t aken tot e_4 • i
h syh m £ L
tLondanrecently
for treatment. He has been uselanc-
holly for some time, unnecessarily so
over the purchase of a second farm.
Word was received here last wee
of the death of John Mattice, i
Detroit. Deceased was formerly
resident of Exeter North, where h
carried on blacksmithing. He died o
heart failure, although in apparent
good health.
The National Hotel property, St.
Marys, passes from the hands of its
present proprietor, Mr. W. Dennee,
to the purchasers, , Messrs. Vhelih
au
Bros. A. new post -office may be
erected upon the site. Had the insur-
ance money ,.been promptly paid Mr.
Dennee would have rebuilt the
National himself.
Mr. A.
Q. Bobier has secured the
services of Mr. J. E. Grimly as head
butter maker for this season, Mr.
Crealy is at present instructor in the
Goverment Dairy School,
in
Strathroy.
He comes Here with very high re-
commendations. He is to take charge
of this factors May 1st. Mn R. J.
Sweitzer, who has been in charge of
the creamery for the past year has
secured • a situation in Paisley, for
which place he leaves 1st of May.
At Lynn Farm, East Williams, on
Tuesday, Miss Ena, the youngest
daughter of the late James Maear-
thur, was married to Walter Thomp-
son, M. D., of Goderich. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Joseph
Elliott, pastor of the Nairn and
Beechwood Presbyterian Churohes.
The bride was supported by her
cousin, Miss Auna McPherson, of
St. Marys, while Mr Robert Barrie
barrister, of Galt, assisted the groom'
AiUCTION SALE. — Sale without re-
serve,i under bill of sale, at Belvedere
stock farm, lot 17, con. 7, township of
11IcGillivray, 34 miles. north-west of
Ailsa Craig, on TuesdayApril 6th, 1807,
at one o'clock sharp :-15 pure bred
Dunham, cattle417 pure bred Leiscester
sheep and lambs, a horses; implements
including engine and threshing mach-
ine complete, also this fine farm of 100
acres; all fall plowing done and 25 acres
of fal I wheat. See posters for particulars.
E, MANES, Bailiff.
WILLI_9..1r Rol». — In its pathway,
the harvester, death, has reaped an-
other of tho pioneers, in the person of
William Rodd, of North Exeter. De-
ceased was born in Cornwall, Eng-
land, on the 25th March, 1823, and in
theyear 1349 married Ann Metters, In
the same year they emigrated to
Canada, first taking up their abode
in Loudon and Nissouri townships. In
1854 they moved to UsbDrne, where
deceased farmed on the lot now owned
by Mr. Whiteford, and where his
first wife died. He retired in 1873 and
came to Exeter to spend the residue
of his days. In 1586 he married
Mary' Northcott, who, together
with threerown-up children, survive
him. Mr. Rodd was a Methodist in
religion, a conservative in politics, and
a good neighbor. The remains were
interred in the Elilnville cemetery on
Wednesday.
DEATH
OF IOiii B D BOWERM .—
After an illness of several months,
deathc
n
Fridaylast,removed
Ichabod
Bowerman frothe orldly
scenes to
the realms beyond. He was one of the
pioneers of this section, was widely
known and universally respected. Born
in Bloomfield, Prince Edward Co. in
1825, he came to Usborne, in the year
1850, when this section was hi' its
primeyal state, settling on the farm
now owned by ?Air. Glenn. Forsome
years he had much success an agent
for agricultural implements, from
which he retired in 1886, when he
came to Exeter to reside. His health
had been failing for the past three
years, and of late he had suffered
considerably. Deceased was a con-
servative in, politics and a nember of
the Methodist church. He was
married twice, and by his first wife
had eight children. Six of these and
his second wife, survive him, viz :—
Cornelius, dentist, of Beaverton; John,
Thomas and Mrs. George Taylor, of
Dakota ; Mrs. Richard Hunter, Elim-
ville, and David Arnold, dentist, of
Menomonie, Wis. Mr. Bowerman
was a
member of the Masonic Order,
under whose rites his remains were in-
terred in 'MeTaggart's cemetery, on
Tuesday, many old friends paying a
last tribute of respect to the departed.
W. G. Bissett sold fivenew Chatham
waggons this spring.
Leonard Folliek, who is studying
dentistry, is home from Toronto, for
vacation.
The many friends of Mrs. R. Seldon,
of Ingersoll, will regret to learn that
she continues very, low.
Robt. Willis, of Chicago, attended
the funeral of his sister, the late Mrs.
Neil, of McGillivray, on Wednesday.
A. F. Down, who has spent the
past winter. in this
section left yester-
day
" afternoon for British Columbia,
to seek his fortune.
Richard' Greenwood, of London, is
renewing acquaintances in town this
week, and is the guest of Philip Lang.
He will return to London this evening.
GeorgeHarcus, H r , of McGilliuray, died
on the 18th inst., at the age of 73
years. He was a highly esteemed
member of the .Lieury Baptist church.
Mrs. Richard Welsh, sr., is very
low. Her daughter, Mrs. •Eacrett, of
Sarnia, and Aquilla Snell, of -London.
were yesterday summoned to her
bedside.
Warren Snell leaves for St. Thomas,;
to -day, where he has secured a good
ituation in a large grocery store.
r. Snell has been residing in London
for some time.
PRINGtMILLINERY.--An item of spec-
ial interest to the ladies is the fine dis-
play of Spring Millinery to be on ex-
hibition at Miss Morgan's, Friday and.
Saturday, this week. jL
John
Nopper,sen., an old resident o
Stratford,died on Friday evening,aged
75, from the grip. Dr. McLeod, of west
Zorra, died the same evening, aged 69.
He had practised in that townhip for
over fifty years, and was known far
and wide as an eminent medics.
authority.
/Perry Dignan left for Stratford last
week, where he hassecured a lucrative
situation at his trade, harness making.
1Cir":" Dignan is a young man of .ex-
cellent' qualities, and the people of
Stratford will find in him aerfect
gentleman. P
There died in Goderich on. Thursday
at her. residence St.
Andrews Ward on
Thursday, Mary, beloved wife,,of Mal-
colm McLean, at the advanced age of
eighty one, after a rather long illness.
The deceased : lady had suffered con-
siderably months p;ust from
severe attacks of neuralgia. but bore
them with a fortitude that in the hour
of death did not fail her.
BORN.
DOWN.—In Usborne, on the 29th ult., the wife
of Robt. Down, of a daughter.
MARRIED.
BARBER—READ.-.0n March 17 by Rev. A.
L. Russell: Jessie, daughter of .tohn T. Read.
of Bruce street, South London, to Robert B.
Barber, of Listowel
DIEM).
RODD: In Exeter, on the 29th Olt., William
Rodd, aged 74 years.
HARCUS.—In McGillivray, on the 18th lilt.,
Geo. Harcus, aged 73 years,
BARRY.—In Stephen, on the26th gilt., Florence
Barry, aged 76 years.
ATMORE.—In Parkhill, on the 19th ult., Wm.
Atmore, aged 46 years, 4 months.
BOWERMAN—In Exeter, on the 26th ult.,
Ichabod Bowerman, aged 71 years, 5 months,
2 clays.
ESSERY.—In Stephen, (near Centralia), on the
30th ult., Susan Amelia, wife of Thos• Essery,
aged 53 years, 9 months, 7 days.
THIS SPRING.
Spring's at hand, wintoris nearly over. Aro
you ready for summer? Is your blood pure 1
Burdock Blood Bitters purifies and enriches
the blood, cures dyspepsia. bad blood, sick
headache etc. B. B. 8. removes every trace
of impurities from the Blood, from a common
pimple to the worst scrofulous sore.
ANOTHER
And yet Another
WHAT ? Why, we have a few
pair only of FairyStra - Rubbers
p
Ladies, strap for L , s r p over ankle, med-
ium toes, regular price per mn'frs
list 65c.; to clear at 30c
er pair.
P
'ALSO, a newsupply of the
latest style in Men's and Womens
Rubbers -no better values offered
to the public.
You can't afford toass
p by our
bargain table of Prints, and Dress
Goods ; have sold scores of yards
-20 yds dark print for
'
r regu-
lar
e u -lar price Ioc yard.
' We are showing
a large
range
of
prints, never
better
patterns, at
J P CLARKE P
EXETER'S LIGEST D
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You Will be Glad to Get Acquainted-•-�
With our new Spring Dress Goods, we are equally
anxious to introduce them to you. We are
showingall the advance ante st les of Silks and
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Dress Goods ;
oalsoa� c White i s White W ea
r. Some.
merchants advertise having been very fortun-
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 Pr -ices
'Pedcl for Produce.
arlang 13ros.
'PRING4 MILLINERY OPENINGS --At
E. J. Spackman Co's on Friday and
Saturday, April 2nd and 3rd. We cor-
dially invite every lady to attend
E. J. SPACKMAN&
MILLINERY OPENING;, --Miss Morgan
N ishes to announce to the ladies of
Exeter and vicinity, that on Friday
9
rApril,sli
andSaturday 2nd and 3 a e
will have a display of new illnery,
comprising French and American
patterns selected from the uzetropoli$.
To THE PEOPLE OF EXETEn 1x1
k1eINITY.-We beg to announce that,
we will offer alargestock of wall paper,
window shades, books, stationery and
fancy goods in the store next to the
Post -office, on April 8th or 90. You
will save money by waiting for new
Stock of Wall Paper at Papst &
Winters.
Geo. Sheppard,o Goderich, died
there on Sunay, aged about 78 years.
He was a pure type of manhood, a
native of Ireland, and for some years
a resident of Clinton. li His onlyliving
n.
brother is John of the BayfielLin
Goderich Township, and his only son
George of Goderich.
All who fail to see the wonderful
cinematograph, on exhibition at
Gidley's Opera House, Exeter. on
April 8th and 9th, at 8 o'clock p. m.
will miss the only chance of seeing the
marvellous invention. Everything
g
shown as in real life.
NOW FOR
SPRING
BA!GAINS!
Sap Pails
Spouts
Wringers
X -C -Saws
Axes
Churns
is going
see it.
' Be sure
and see the
Latest. We
have thele.
We can
give you a
bargain in
these.
A few
left which
will be sold
very cheap.
We have
a full line of
Red and Al -
sire Clover.
Besides a
full line of
BARREL
churns, we
have a new
chain which
to take. Call anda
Don't Forget --.`
That
we are
still selling
el In
g
Lamps, Stoves, etc.,at:
a
price that will
surmise
you.
H. Bishop S
hop
Son..
S1-COAL ON HAND.
Call at the'iwo''--
New Butcher shop
- - - Rolled Corned Beef - -
- - Pressed Tongu e - -
SausageBologna
Beef
Lamb. RabbitsRabbitsTurk.•
I S
Geese Salmon
Hams Trout
- - - Rolled Bacon
• Beef sold by quarter at low -
c t cash price
C SIS PAID FOR
HIDES
AND SHEEP SKINS.
E DOOR SOUTH OP f
(.'ENTRAL ROTEL. L. Dai.
J11'HNSTON'S
SPRING IS
+ HERE
And we are Iooking for a rush.
lin
SPRINi TRADE---
In
RADE
In order to help it along,for the
next two weeks we intend offer-
ing some snaps in DRY GOoDS
which will not be equalled in the
trade.
' Here are a Few
of the Drawers
Five pieces good checks Flan-
nelettes, worth 8 cts for 5 as; 5
pieces Toweling, good Goods,
worth 7 cts for 4 cts; 5 pieces good,
Patterns, WashingGinghams,worth
8 cts for 5 cts; I piece Browns
Cc rduroy worth 75 cts, now 50
cents, • To pieces of newest
designs, Dress Goods, worth 35
cts for 25 cts; a good line Fancy
Cups and Saucers, cheap at $i•25
for $1 per doz; 2 dozen good
line Oxford Shoes, ladies', worth
$I for 75 cts; I case heavy men's
Plow Shoes, regular $1.25 now
95 cts ; I case heavy men's Plow
Shoes, 2 buckles, was $1.40 now
I.15; I dozen button and laced
shoes, Dongola, worth $1.60 for
1.25.
The finest line of Childrens' and
Misses fine Shoes and Slippers
ever brought to Exeter, handtade
goods from the Stratford Shoe
Co.
the best makers of
Childress,
Shoes
nth
e tr
ads
co
mlrle '
nctn at
5o cents per pair. g
-eakm.• S
SEE- THEiVI:
I2 only Mens' Tweed Suits
worth $6.00 reduced to $4.,5o. I2
only Mens' Tweeds Suits worth
$9.00 reduced to $6.00. 12 only
Mens' Serge :e Suits worth $ I o.00
reduced to $6.75.
We
also show the greatest-
values in Boys' and Youths' Suits
t
ever shown in Exeter.
See our line
of
Mou
en
s
Wool
p �a`
n
is a
t
�
G. C JOHNSTON