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Exeter Times, 1901-1-24, Page 1VW, \\Jut rri TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR—No. 23. H lJ RON & M ESEX het ZETT E EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING, J. S\VEEPING REDUCTIONS SKatos M°r fIO6KGU Stix 8:: , . 8t0V68 X-6ut Saw, fixos Boker's, Star, and American makes The latest and best Club and Hockey 30c up. laic Mac, O'Haara Club. All kinds, all sizes, 8c up. AlcCiarys, Gurneys and Moores (cooking and heating, wood or coal). BIG REDUCTION IN PRICES. Premier, Monarch, Perfect. Etc;. Fully Guaranteed. At Special Prices, The best Canadian and American makes. CHEAPER THAN EVER. A large stock of second 1'and stoves on hand. (Heater and Cooks), below cost. 1-1 Furniture Bayfield 1 Borons. -The annual meeting of the I Stanley branch agricultural society was held on Wednesday the 0th inst., ei when the auditors report was present• Ean the b iu P t s let ed d us ess o It ac 3t found ver satisfacto Tho fallow- y r y -41n o WHEN we say Furniture Emporium we back up the p statement in the mostam lasense of the term. We have one of the largest stocks to be found in .any town of the size in Western. Ontario ; all modern and up-to-date. When we say also that we can undersell our Competition we make no bluff, we mean business and mean to carry it out. It is easy enough to assert broadly that we sell furniture cheaper than. any other house but that doesn't mean anything, so we just set the prices of a few articles for your inspection. • _ Extension Tabies $3.90 and upwards. Bedroom Setts $10,00 and upwards. Sideboards $8,50 to $6.00 P` Couches ac Lounges $4.00 " ca Parlor suits $17.50 a t Fancy Rocker's and Easy chairs $ In fact everything found in a first-class furniture store jean be purchased at Lowest Prices. r. ca 30 DAYS SALE Having purchased the entire Furniture and. Under- taking stock of Messrs. Gidley 85 Son, we will hold a 30 days sale at which we offer bargains in Fancy Rockers, Fancy Tables, Easels, Screens, Parlor Suites, Bedroom Suits, Table. Etc. Undertaking a Specialty Wood taken in exchange for furniture.. .( ` OPERA Beverley dC Huston, Remember the btands. HOUSE BLOCK . ODDFELLOWS BLOCK. THE NEW r 4 ., TORE -AT- HENSAL '• COME and SEE US -WHILE OUR BE SALE IS N UNTIL THE ND 01 JANUARY WE WILL GIVE A F A 1 IN IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. I sI SMITH BROS. & C®s n SALL QODERICH Biddulph B1t)EFs.-What might have resulted in the loss of a hand occti•.rredlast week. As some fifteenor e twenty men" were engaged in cutting wood for Donnelly and Ingley, the axe by some unknown means slipped from one of the men's hands, striking Jos. Whalen on the hand, giving him a severe cut. -What might have proved a serious mishap occurred Q11 Sunday eveni ng as P. Toohey and lady friend were returning from afternoon service. Mr. Toohey's horse, a spirited young crea-. ture,bolted'at the railroad track,throw ing the occupants out into a deep. ditch. Mr, Toohey received an ugly gash on the'forehead, while Miss Cain escaped wish a severe shaking up.- Dan. Farrell, of Mich., formerly of lot 20, con. 6,after an absenceof31 ears nG_, years, , is visiting at Mr. Ryan's, S ivarnp-Line. Miss Nora Cain, of Saginaw, Mich., is the guest of Miss Mary Mara. of the 6th con. -F. Dickens .left on Tuesday for London, where he intends taking a course in the Business (Joliege. s. The purchase took place the other day of the hotel Brunswick building, Berlin, by John Moser, of the American House, from Senator Merrier. The will retain his lease for a - time,. but Mr. Moser intends eventually to moyeinto the hotel. him- self. The Argentine wheat crop it is esti- mated, will yield 2,600,000 tons. At seaforth the other day a fanner was fined $5 and costs for selling `lumpy" meat. ing were appointed officers for the year 1001:• -resident, Robt Snowdon ; lst vice-pres, Rich Penhale ; 2nd vice - pees, Albert Anderson ; Secy, H. Dre- hnian ; tress, FA Edwards,; auditors, John A. Falconer, Thos. Cameron ; Directors, W. J, Stinson,Dr.N.4'Voods, James Donaldson, V. Wild, B. A. Uig - gins, John Reid, John O. Woods, Charles Donaldson, Alfred Naftel, D. H. McNaughton. -The annual meetin of the Bayfield Cemetery Co, Was held 'team Town Hall, Bayfield, on Monday Jan, 21st, at 2 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of receiving the report and electing Directors for 1001, when the following directors were appointed for the year: -Jas Thompson, Pres ; T. J. Marks, vice Pres ; A. E. Erwin, Sec'y- Tress ; John Middleton, Jas Campbell. Geo Bates, John McNaughton,Edward Rath well and John Green. After the books were audited for last years' ex- penses the company was found to be in a prosperous condition, having spent quite a sura of money last sum- mer in fencing and straightening up fallen headstones and other improve- ments, the Company still had abal- ance on hand of $146.88.• -We are glad to report John Whiddon, our grocer, has recovered from his long attack of typhoid fever and is able to attend the store again.- The Presbyterian con- gregation are making arrangements for a grand tea meeting to be held in the Town Hall on Jan, 30th. Every- body welcome. -The O. O. F. intend holding their annual oyster supper and ball on Feb. nth. -Jowett Bros.are doing a rushing business in the saw- log line since the sleighing. came. - Messrs. G. W. Holman, Dr. Woods and Geo. Barrow attended the I. O. F. concert at Kippen last week. - Peter Wild's wife and family,who have been visiting Mr. Wilds relations here for some time time Left on Monday for their home near O;snabrock, Dakota. -- Miss Meta Erwin 'returned home last week from visitingg her aunt. Miss Beacom, Clinton. -G. A. Stinson has sold the bakery business to Jno. Big - Bart and has taken an " agency from the Maxwell firm of St. Marys, selling machinery. We wish him success in his new business. -Albert Vanstone is baking in Blyth for amonth or more.-- Frank ore.-Frank Kegan returned home last week from Pt. Doyer, where he spent the summer and part of the winter fishing. -James Ferguson was down to Pe. Dover for two weeks on business.- The fishermen lost some nets in the Ilast storm. -Fresh fish ace on the mar- ket again.- Miss Lowe, of HensaIl,was the guest of Mrs. G. W. Holman the past two weeks.-- Sleighing seems to be a thing of the past this winter. Too !many Tannery thaws. Usborne Council - Council met pursuant to 'statute -on Jany 14th and was duly organized as follows :-Reeve, '.Vin. H. Delbridge Councillors, Jos. Hawkins, John Moir, R. Camm and James Ballantyne. The following officers were aphoint- ed at the salaries named, and the ap- pointments confirmed by`"by-law ;- Clerk, Francis Morley $100;Treasurer, Paul Coates, $70 ; Assessor, Wm.. Miners, $50.00 ; Collector, Wm Brock, $50.00 ; Caretaker, Tbos Veal, .$5.00 Auditors, Joshua Johns and William Turnbull at $6.00 each. The Board of Health is composed of the Reeve. Clerk, H. Borland, Paul Madge and James H'Lndford. H. K. Hyndman, Medical Health Officer, and James C. Tufts Sanitary Inspector ; the M. B. O. to receive $3.00 per day, and the Sanitary Inspector and other members of the board $1.50 per clay when on duty. The fenceviewers for 1901 are J, Copeland, A. Cole, P. Moir, R. Del - bridge, R.' Doupe and S Earl. Poundiieepers, C. Godbolt, J. Hazle- wood, R. :Reddy, G, Rook, T, Pass- more, S. Campbell, W. Gilfiilan and R Hunter. The. Clerk was instructed to corres- pond with manufacturers of road ma- chinery, with a view to purchasing a grader. A grant of $25.00 was voted to the Union Burying Ground at Exeter, to be paid to the. Directors on demand. Accounts amounting to $646.15 were , passed and orders iseuled in payment. Council adjourned to meet on Satins day. Feb. 2nd at 1 o'clock. FRANCIS MORLEY, Clerk.. Hen There wereregistered l,,T h e r t; stared in sbnrne Tp a7oon shite light Mori Dolle thin tical son exce the i c Quite anai[l,"e evef pre: tow at t for the year 1000, 38 births, 12 mar- risesand 20d deaths. Of the births 21 were males, 17 females ; of the deaths 12 were males, 17 females. St. Joseph BRIEFS. -W. Bedard was slightly in- disposed, baying a. sl:gtit attack of the fever ; he is on the mend. -The rate- 1901. anti excellent, ser d by Rev d Mr Hardy, Miss Grant, of Thornyhurst apse visiting her sister, iss t e raise his h.krn the corning sumnie o--. ih n. Tomas % Welsh ,will very He *silt put a britt; s►aisle underneath `t :eve e ver yti)t_ n r in excellentt a'lrrii, far carryiug on the electric barns having in erected new ge' es -G ea securing a fine new engine and 'gave were f Lis - jo WHITE SONS Farquhar BaJEEE--Fee:; Stewart is preparin etcher also will raise his two incl lit them up in modern style. e E: mrl, who some time ago s foot ai. severe gash while t , and m short, the best of every- t ting wousl in the hash. is getting required, and with a good prat- around again, --Prices for cattle and au to i. a 1, h efwillit, no doubt. per-ig WM. pigs are advancing considerably. forty exiw t tsatiefaction, and thus merit cattle on Monday atrve. pea*lb. Thisis nage his enterprise deser+.eae a good figure and it shows that good R;. - 'l- tton `eetl rth ea r ora the most. praiitati!e. Mr... payers in the vicleity of this place are Exeter and Zurich attended the carni -1 £sizers is a r e n efnl buyer, and trying to organize a school and for this . val held here on 7'uestleyevening.-- Si havingpiirebasen Beat, feeds hi purpose Mr. Campbell's store has been (On Thursday forenoon o last week, 'cattle in a selentine waYetelleateetil, purchased, anditpredicted .. sed isred ct d that. , a pp .when file Rev. J S. $t ndNrsun of C..tr• Makes the mast of them than can be break in the school wall tale .plat© abet chnreh was on his way to Toronto roads'. soon. ---Miss Lena, Denonknhe, who beelike tread the misfortune when ashghing I gone to the St. Joseph's izpspital infront the train at, London to slip on London, is progressing favorably, -f the edge of tike stool that is placed Zlaat!':ioh Miss M. Cantin bee fauished her third under the steps of the car in order to 1 Betetze,-Chits. arch, haaviag dis- year as school Umber, and now she is I lessen the distance between the high toscd of Ms hotel interests to C. L. at parental t, abode. --a the ten -The fever h,t. tracks , psteps and d the middle tkac3.saatthe •' lobus a t Lon- ii) Cli F Blyth, o. I3 ytb, ass preciously almost become extinct in this iaeigh- ,don station, where the plettorw does reported, has put chafed Chas. Harie borhood,---We will not have a resident not extend, and in thus missing hisleibs hardware business. Mt;. Hartleib priest' for a short while after thedepar- I footing, with a, valise in his hands. fell has also disposed of his interest in the tare of the present parish priest ; the heavily on his knee,in juring it, so much boot and One business of Bender oinee will be occupied by Father Val- 1 that medical aid had to be obtained Co., and will leave town. R. S. entine from Zurich, till tate resident and the reverend gentleman was ablig- Richardson and A. niiddleholtz, but. ed to abandon all thoughts of going to chers, have dissolved paetnership„ Mr. Toronto, awl returned boule by the Richardson retiring.--Anothee of the evening train. Arriving at the station here one arrives, I-iensal i H. J, D. COOED. (Late with Glaarraw , Prond'ootl Parrlster Solicitor. Notary Pablie. Uensalt. Ont. A. Seliery, L. D 5., D. D. S„honor Graft- -4- of Toronto University, Dentists, Teeth extracted, without ;uta or bad effects. Glace in Petty's Blank, without_ enaate At Zurich every hi da A nth. on omm i k , X .0 enC a4 fav )e wns conveyed to the Marks' (early n anti of death, in tits' perean of Mrs.. and medical assistance at once again ' Peter Well, at the good age of teverSt, obtained. His friends will regret, to :'eaV.. For a number of years past she learn of his veer serious and painful has been living with her son-in•law, accident which will in all proteibility Mr. 11: Nell. cher'' she received every confine hien to his room for it month attention. -Two eons oe air. Jahn or two, but will be pleased to learn i Pfafir, who lived at Wagner's Corners that no hones were i,ro/en.-Mies 1)uf; ' 2'J .ears azo. have leen here from flex. of Thamesvilly, who had been in t, igin, en a visit to their nanny returning ens; lI ., iy n tt was',relatives.--The ' i Ol) a' s . kt ti i anima meeting of the home by the same train had also the Hay Miguel Fire Insurance Company misfortune the sante forenoon at Lon-, was held here on Tuesday, and was cion to slip on the slippery pavement, largely attended, All the old dime - and in falling ti) fr:u'ture one of the !tors were re.electeti,-They annual ,. 1 boots in her arm between ten I.ta► wrist tueteti'ikl*, of the Hay Branch As,rkcul- and elbow. Bene Dines had the boats ;. turatl society was held in the toter) hall set and was utile to reetime her jnnrntey here on W .'e:lueed ay. when the follow. home, and her friends here will he ,” ing officers were oleeted : President, pleased to learn of her soon recavezing a W. F. Caldwell ; first vice prte..kdent, the Il is again. lie Li , G fit use of it, at Lippert nit t. J g pA S hnell , Cent IVAL.-The carnival held here I AeCtfei .gid tlr?e c #nar, p T3itte Faust . t1Bk` on Tuesday* evening wets well aattt'kltletl. !Battler, d oswow, '4V', iil;acli t% 11, E. The following is the list of prize win-1Troy+er, W. Roeder, it R. Johnston, nets : Two -mita race. four entries-- 6 J. Between ; auditors, J. A. Williams 1st, Willie Sheller, 13078' race'. seven and S. Hardy. The tre isnretes report entries -1st. Melillo Fulton. Ladies showed the handsome balance of $1011 character --Miss Vera Murdoch, (shop' on hand. -The special' services in the parties.) (hrls hharacter -'trey Evangelical clh.tireh tver,•a most sue- "eott, (Nits'. ("notion.) Gents' tha tet - cessft 1. ane;'! 1)11) 1& gond was done, The ter.-„ Arnold MacArthur, (elnwn,) Boys' character -Louie Harold Tom pester. rev, t' S. Iinkl)a''kaer, ,v:as as. Thumb.) ' ( ststed 1)y ltaava. 1ie'ayn*-, 1a'4'iug, of 13asr- lin ; Clernens. ,ef (',)ibortke ; Litt, of 1' 1'TEILT.YIN;tilENT. illi, Webb, the Cieditati; liarinci:, of I);aslhwoad; returned Canadian soldier from Africa Kaatz, of New Hamburg, and Holtz - gave a concert in Miller's Opera, Hall, man, of (i-lenshee, during the past few on Thursday evr_;ning. of last week. weeks. Mr. Webb gave a very interesting eel -•.-•- count of hie experiences in the war Y0111 BEST WORN and runs listened to with much inter - 9 , re: t iea th est. Rev. G. 13, Long s t p i e Cannot be clone unless you have pool chair in his usual able manner, while health. You cannot have good health the musical pert 'af the program was without pure blood. Yon may have well sustained by the Hensall °relies- pure blood by taking Blood's S;arsapa- tra and by fine selections from Miss valla now. You cannot realize the \linnie Sheffer and !lir. D. McGill, good it will do yon until yon try it. Miss Louie Mair a:companyii]g them egm taking it to -day and sere Ihoiv by the organ. Mr. Webb and his quickly it will give you an appeti brother also gave spirited sons. strength and vigor and cure y it rheumatism, catarrh or scrofulae. f G, J. Sutherland, Notary Public, Coaveyan cer, Gowmtssioner, Fire Iuuraace Agent, attd Issuer of Marriaao L censea. Le„ a1 dosrumenes carefully drawn at reasonable rates. btoney to loan on real estate at Iow rateset interest, Mice at the Past °Mee. llensali. Bltutee.-W. O. Davis moved this week into his fine new brick block and J. C. Stoneman expects to trove into his part of the sante block in the course of a few days. -The contractors for 1 hank t il.. iare push- ing u h- t the two new ,nth b h 'i n s gsp in forwardto o g the work s that before long all these blocks will be finished and occupied. A number from the village and surrounding country attended the funeral of the late John White, of Exeter, on Monday of last week. Mr. White was well and favorably known in our village, hav- ing made weekly trips to our village when it was in its infancy, in the in- terests of his paper tied he will be greatly missed by many readers of THE TlMEs in this section. The de- ceased was possessed of great energy and ambition coupled with good abil- ity and as founder and Editor of The Times, be was actively engaged as far as his advancing years and strength would permit in his duties up to with- in about a week of his decease, the heavier share of the business being at- tended to by his son, Millar J. White, who has for many years proved an able associate Editor and Manager. We write in sympathy with the be- reaved widow and members of thefam- ily in their hour of affliction. -Mrs. R. E. Clegg accompanied by her niece, Miss McAlpin of Watford, and the Misses Mustard of Port Huron, were the guests of Mrs. J. Sutherland on Thursday last. -James Stewart is in Ripley this week visiting relatives. - W. Walters, of Listowel, who was visiting G. P. Youngblut, has returned home. -Thomas Brady who was en- gaged as grain buyer for W. C. Char- terer, of Hensel!, over 20 years ago was inthe village on Wednesday last renew- ing acquaintances. Mr. Brady was more than surprised and pleased with the growth of our village since theu.- Mrs. E. Sheffer was in Clinton on Wednesday last. -A very happy event took place at the home of Andrew Johnston, Willow Hall farm, on Tues- day afternoon last, when his third daughter, miss Hattie, was united in the bonds of matrihnony to Mr. R. J. Ferguson, merchant of Cookston, Minn. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. J. Doherty, of St. Paul's church, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The bride was very hand- somely attired and carried a shower boquet of roses. The little maids of honor, nieces of the bride, looked very sweet. The happy couple after re- ceiving the warmest congratulations of all present and partaking of a most sumptuous dinner took the five o'clock express for their home in, Minnesota. There was a very large gathering at the station to see the happy couple off, the bride being a great favorite, and as they stepped on the train they were literally deluged with showers of rice and eel. kinds of good wishes for their future happiness of prosperity, - The annual -meeting of Carmel Presby- terian church was held at the close of the weekly prayer meeting on Wed- nesday evening of last week. Their was a good attendance and the reports as read for the greater part showed progress and advai ene t along the e different lines of cuurch work Miss Blanche ancl: her sister, Miss .Alice Petty are spending a week with friends in Lucan.-The followed nien- tioned persons were installed as officers on Tuesday evening last at the regular meeting of Court Iyy Green Lodge, No. 143 Canadian Order of Foresters :- P t R, J Pope ; C R, G J Sutherland ; V C R, W Goetz; Fin -Sec, J Mc.Artliur ; Ree -Sec, W Colwill ; '['teras, E' Raainie ; Chap, J Richardson. ; S' W, T Peart ; J' \V, R J Twitchell'; S' B, G Greenslade ; J B, G IJudson.- Miss Emtua Johnston of `Willow Ball' farm is in Clinton this week. -MissBawdsi of Blyth who has been visiting her uncles, I'. C. and. C. A. McDoeell, returned- to Exeter this 'week. -Wm Stoneman was in Walton tits week visiting his brother- in-law, Mr '-Jcibnston.-Miss :I'iorin, graduate nurse, et London, spent Sun- day with Mrs'Urctehhart.•-Miss Myrtle Hodgins is visiting'friends in Lucan. - Miss-HollandotExter was the guest of Mrs Henry Cook for a couple days this week -The anniversary services held in Carmel church on Sunday last were well attonded doth 'morning and THE Market Dept Pki c .UT. A 1 tongs, in, w Alco we FANCY a :Nora' trade. oranges, nuts. Turkeys, Geese and Mickel Il kinds of I~ arzt Preduee for highest prices will be Role, Daets ill load £ Omit John Bette.eben 1011, at Dsshwund. Ont: P in pietee the 13.1x mast, 'ar tau a at .L irept.P:, at the age of 55 month:! arid 7 dap. The hie birth was Wellesley town where be resided for a time, needy years ns rl two r,'a he was an in F stun ra..ialent here and also halt:r all wlu) Warned to know h' disease was inilam;uai ion f l: els which lasted only three days t he had to sueeunkb. He was n father, a kind neighbor and sa re z ,fi five sister ed citizen. ile had two brothers, three sisters and his lavaliere- have preceded hien better beyond. Hie two sons, tees and beloved wife deepl hien departure. Mie diner were conducted', by Rev. . who preached tip u, large coueotwee people haviueet assembled to sit diene ayaitnaathy, and respect b bereaved t'aunily In their sadness sorrow whish so suddenly befel t May they have a blessed re-uni heaven. Grand Bend JG. STAlsTI3URY, B A., EXETER, Oti r ' (Late with 31cCartby, Osler & Co., Toron- to, Barrister, Conveyancer, Notary. 3roney to loan. Offices formerly occupied by Collins & Stanbury, over O'Neils Bank. BRIEFS. -Miss Blanche Willey, of East Greenwood, Mich., is at present visiting her aunt, Mrs. Brenuer.-E. Gratton, of Iowa, Louisiana, is at present visiting his uncle, Mr. Asaph Gravelle.-Joseph Brenner and H. Bossenberry are each sporting a new cutter, purchased from Wm. Fritz, of Crediton Mrs. McInnes, of Shipka, was buried here on Monday last. -At time of writing Miss Fannie Weeper is very sick with inflammation. -.lair. Baird, of Blenheim, lectured on the British -Boer war, as well as showing many scenes on !canvass with bis. powerful lime light, to the satisfaction of a large crowd. -Miss N. MacLean, of Milwaukee is visiting Miss Tillie Brenner. -Mr. Percy Mollard, accom- panied by Miss Lon Cunningham, visited friends in Shipko on Sunday last. Eliinville. EXETER LUMBER YARD. Large stock of Lumber -pine and ,hemlock, 170,000 feet of hemlock lumber for barns,' etc., also shingles. laths and eed'tr posts. Prices reasonable.—JAS %II •LIS, Yard : East side of nfiain st. Bnn rs.—Mr, Isaac, of London,speut the past week visiting at John Johns and other friends. -.i. $, Wilcox left on . Monday for Pallinan, Chicago, while Robe: Wilcox will remain at home and attend school for a few months. -R. T. Johns had a moving bee, on Wednesday moving his stable to the opposite side anis garden. 'WEDDING BELLS.-Auother of those long looked for events came to pas; on Wednesday evening last, when. Miss. Maud Brimacombe, joined bands for better or worse with James Cottle, a prosperous farmer, north of Winchel- sea. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bi de's mother at 6 p. in.., Rev. Waddell officiating. After. the ordeal had been gone through, the guests, numbering about forty, eat down to a beautiful supper prepared by Mine.- 'hostess: After which the eve in wass spent in social chatand other amusements. Music Was furnish- ed by L H.'Audrew of Exeter, with his grama phone, which can , talk, whistle or sing. The presents were both numerous and costly which show the high esteem in which the young couple are held, At a late hour the. bride and groom took their departure to their new home which Mr. Cottle lately purchased from S. Clarke, two miles north 6f Winchelsea. Your col,- respondent joins in wishing them a', happy and prosperous life. All liver ills are cured by II{ od's Pills. 25c. Jas. Simpson, off MoGillivra going to Michigan to spend the ter. iESTIZIONIA.T, OF R LEM, i.':.iidC?: TO Tiii•.` ':t"f.Vi ENGLISH STOOK POO 41.1100.10811.1.11, Manufaetured by C. Lutz, Druggist Exeter. This is to certify that 1 have use! English Stock Food for fattening eat tle and young pigs. I :have also fed II to poultry. I have found it the cheapest and most useful and satisfactory article on the markt Would d te .recommend ito stock raisers. ROBERT SILLER7t, is Township of Usborne. vin- Price 50c per bag. Bold by C. Lutz. re- Your money refunded if purchase satisfactory, The following goods a ill be sold at cost price for one week stock must be reduced. SKATES, SKATE STRAPS, HOCKEY ST PUCKS, AN D STOVES 08 our Our Stock of BUCK'S STOVES is la WoN1 and Coal Cooks, Hap Burners, 11 SCRAN7'Oiv