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Exeter Times, 1902-1-23, Page 1i 1V1.1.1)1).L.KSIPC GrAZETTE TWENTY-NINTH , During the next two weeks' on Oast and Steel Ra,i)ges, Cooking and Heatn, g StoveS, for Coal „ior Wood. Skates, Hockey Sticks, Lamp Goods. Duri• ng stock.taking we will give you BARGAINS for CASH. Come and see our stock and get our PRICES. 1-1. E3istito-t) Soti. 004•1•10000000001000•••••••0•000 STOCKTAKING SALE Boots, Shoes & Overshoes. We have a few odd pairs of over- shoes and rubbers that...we are going be sell at their regular value. • Child's overshoes evorth $1 25 for 60c Boys " $L25 "75e Misses " $1.00 " 90c Women's 1' 11 $2.00 $L00 Men's heavy rubbers, 1 buckleefor $1,00 Men's overshoes for $1,00 Men's rubbers, regular 90c for 75e Women's rubbers, regular 65e for 55e Women's rubbers, regular 60c for 50e Women's felt shoes, $1.25 for 90c Men's felt shoes, $1,75 to $2.50 for $L50 to $1,25. There are only a limited n.uraber of pairs in each of the above lines. Call eatny and secure a 'bergain. Horse blankets at 15 % off regular price. 0 Regular line of shoes and harness al ways in stock. RIF 11 % off cash purch aeee StMarys BRIEFS. -.A. painful accident happen- ed recently to .Tames Shearer, con. I, Elmaa He was up on a beam of his barn oiling the gearing of his wind- mill, when the sleeve of his smock got caught in the cog wheels and his Dam was drawn into the machinery. The mill was stopped but the full force of the wheel held the arm fast, and it was an hour and a half before, with the assistance of his evife, he was freed. His forearm was badly bruised and a god deal of the flesh cut away by the cogs, -The death of Mrs. Joh- anna White McLeod, relict of the late David McLeod, took place on Jan. 14th at the age of 82,years.-Miss Car- rie R. Martin, daughter of Alonzo Martin, was recently married to Mr. Ernest B. Switzer, Wetaskiwin, Al- berta. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G, W. Henderson, in the presence of 60 guests, -The death of Jonah Cleland Whetstone, young son of Abraham Whetstone, of Lakeside, was a particularly sad one. Only six- teen years of age, he was choked to death by bron ch Wee -Wm . Moun fain wag found dead in bed at his home on Wednesday morning last. He was 71 years of age and had lived in Downie for nearly 50 years. He is survived by his wife and four sons, Crediton. WeetJ G. STANBURY, B. A.., EXFITBR,ONT • Sodom The funeral serrnon of Miss Ell Ford was preached by Rev. MilYa to a very large congregation in t ,school house on Sunday afternoo lase. -Miss Alice Ford who was call home from Detroit by the death of h sister will return again onWeduesda -Miss Ethel Isaac has returned fro ,ney'steeeng her sister Mrs. W. Sweet Exeter.-Mlss Lizzie Alexander Exeter is the guest of Miss Lizz Smythe. -Miss Jennie PenhaTe an Miss Jessie G-reen are on the sick list. There are quite a number around So om complaining of sore arms, 40' 4 •-ee-asea. Sunshine (Overlooked last week) The case ofthe trustees of Semliki Methodist Church, Efiraville circui against Peter W. Coleman for distur ance and profanity, was settled wit out Ojai. He paid the costs, arnoue ing o $8.80 and gave personal notic to all the witnesses not to attend an signed the following which well b read to the congregation on Sunda Tiitv Okces, Private Funds to Loan. • • The following is taken from "The Abingdon Xodak."-Prof. J. Arthur en rd he sity, father of the groom, pronounc d D. American Unive the service which made the two on ste in the presence of a large company - the friends of both is to the co n tract. • The bride is asne of Aurora re' most accomplished and most papist ne young ladies, while the groom. , 2 young .man eviek a large circle 1;, t. b - he t- • Witwam, of Abingdon, and Miss Martha Morlock, of Aurora Ill were • , .3 united in mareiage at tine residence of the bride's brother, W. H. Morlock, of Aurora, at 8 o'clock p. m, 'Tuesday, December 21. Dean E. A. Whitwam, r- ed e, of n - 's ar a n s in bingdon. At present he is one of the popular professors in Hp - worth Seminary, Iowa, at which place the happy couple will make their home, The home of Mr. Morlock was most tastefully and elaleorately decor- ated with smilax, flowers, eta, and at the conclusion of the ceremony the guests were invited into the dinin TOMO) where an elegant repast ha been provided for all Th bride's e s s aged parents M. Morlock and, wife, ac - a companies' by many friends of the bride, had come all the way from Crediton, Canada, to honor the occa- sion with their presence, while many had journeyed to Aurora from all Y, ' "To the menibere and adherents of Sunshi Meth church. hereby express my since sorrow that I had anything to do with the di turbanee in your church on Ohristmad eve ing. And am specially sorry that 1 used pr Xan e language arid promise that 1 will not s offend in any future occasion." Perm W., EOLVIVA ne re 5- n- o- r•T• K irkton • BRIEF8.-11itrs. Robert Sitzer, *0 e Paisley, is visiting friends and vela haives prior to her departure for Allier es,- Mr. and Mrs J. C. rryine an iughtor of Lang -don, -Dalt., are Visit isg at Mrs. Irvine's home for a moist • so. -Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Switzer.° MIcretaskirovin Alberta, are spendin i" 6heir lumeipanOn with friends an EXETER, Iriensall le A. Seller, I. D. S., D.I), S.,ttonor Grath 4: tate of Toronto U niversity, J)entists. Teeth eXtracted without pain or bad effects. Glace in Patty's Block, german. At Zurich every an- nd. zits or st, ANADA, eaoadancoittmenelne May nab. G. Sutherland, Notary Publie, ConVOY oer. Oonnaissioner, Fire Insurance Agent, a Limn', of Marriage Licensee. Legal twenties carefully drawn at reasonable rates. UPS to loan on real estate at low rates of intere (Moe at the Post Office. Henson. (Vie hundred tons of feed to dispose 0f at Densall Oatmeal IVIills the coining we UnougArtr. BRIEFS. -Mr. Charles a family left here on Wednesday f then new homein Walton. Mr. Man had been in the efhploy of Mess Brown and Clark, carriage make for a good many nears and was a gn mechanic. Whiles always regrettin losing our citizens, we wisb them so cess. -Mr. Archie McDonald, son the late Mr. Alexander McDonald, Teckersmith, who was here resent spending a week or SO With his man friends, left here on Tuesday last f his home in Langdon, North Dakota. J. Berry has sold a good entire hors coming three years old, to Mr, Jam Downey, of Chatham -Two rinks our curlers played with Enahro rin on Monday last in nondon. The gam was a very close and exciting one, on of our rinks tying and the ether leo ing only by two shots. -Miss Minn Sheffer returned home from Londo this week.-Petel. Triggerson wlao w quite ill last week is now. able to b around again. -Mrs. F. Rae, son ah dengbter, returned home this wee from Oil Sprites and. neighborhoo where they have been spending th past four weeks with relatives all friends. -The Rev. Mr. Long has r •covered nicely from his late illness an is taking up again his regular work i the ministry. -James Petty was London on Monday last. -Miss Brow of Eginondville was here part of las week and this visiting Miss X. Rolles ton. -Mrs. C. A. McDonell and child ren returned home from Forest on Tuesday last where they had been spending the past week with Mrs. Mc- Donell's parents. -Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nichols, of Brussels,formerly of Chisel - burst, were in the village this week re- newing acquaintauces.-The sleighing continues good, and large quantities of grain, grain, wood and logs are being brought daily in to the markets. - Miss Murray of Chicago, vviso has been in Shipka,since the death of her sitter, Mrs. Jas. Duncan, was in the village this week visiting relatives, Mrs. Sheffer and family. -The bachelors of Rennie intend giving their annual assembly as an "At Home" in Millar's Opera Hall, on Friday evening of this week and are sparing no pains or ex- pense to make it enjoyable for those invited. -Mrs. Sheffer has disposed of her restaurant business to Richard Speare, of Exeter. who takes posses mon the middle of next week. -Quite a number or our villagers have been suf- fering from the effects of being vac- cinatede-S. Macarthur was in London this week. -Quite a number from Sea - forth and Exeter attended the carnival held in the skating rink here on Thurs- day of last week, but owing to the misbap to the electric light plant, the pleasure of the evening was much in- terfered with owing to the lights go - leg out at an early hour. The attend - sake was fairly good. -J. Sutherland has erected a, good substantial iron and. metal 'verandah in front of the postoffice.-Mrs. Wm. Fee, of Dakota, is visiting her slater, Mrm, D. B. Me - Lean, Tuckersmitla-Mr. and Mrs. John Blatchford, who were in London and St. Thomas during the past week visiting friends returned home on Monday last accompanied by Miss Blatchford, of London. -The friends of Mre. B. Hoggarth will regret to learn that she is and has been serious- ly ill during the past week. -De Sellery attended the entertainment given by "The Holy City" in Seaforth on Thurs- day evening of last week, and was highly pleased with it. -J, E. McDon- ell attended it also at Clinton, the fol- lowing evening. Prof. Bedford who filled the position of precentor, recent- ly in Carmel Presbyterian church, is still with the company, and is giving excellent satisfaction in the several parts he takes. the elc. rid OP rs. rs, (2(1 of of 13r• or e, es of ks ie as d, ein- points of the conapass to be present at• Elsashwood the Iaanchine of the boat of their tw friends for a life course together. Th presents were costly and rich On Friday evening at the groom's home in Abingdon a reception was tendered the couple. Nearly three hundred re- sponded to the invitations, and a most enjoya,ble time was had. The hand- some house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The dining POOM' was in charge of Catezer Sriake of `e Galesburg, and a delightful 'supper i n course was served. The reception vva et one of the finest ever attended b Abingdon people. d BRIEFS, --Misses Dow and McCallum of our Public School staff spent Sun- day with friends Exeter, -We sym- pathize with the family of our towns- naan, J. G. Voting, he the death of his father, Richard Young,. of Haeter, Which event occurred Mee Saturday evening. The funeral took Plaoo on Wednesday and was largely attended. -Rev. S, J, Allin, of London, will oc, cupn the pulpit in the Methodist church, next Sunday, both morning and evening and preach Missionary sermons: Let there be a large attend- aasce aud a generotiS reSponse to the Missionary. fund.. -A full house greeted Rev. R. W. Knowles; in the Methodist church lase Sunday evening. Not only was the body of the church filled but the &fiery, and chairs in the aisles had to 6 called into requisitioh, - Chao, Zwicker Made a business visit to Landoll on Monday Hill, sr,, is oa the sidle Ilea Her Melly friends hope for her speedy recovery, -ilarry Dyer, of Detroit, is spending sticirt vacation with his` parents here. o Keeele end fee -1111Y spent Sunday iasb With friends in Exetee and vicin- ity. The Betted Of strongl urges every person to get Vadeileatti VilthOue delon andassiet etedmon 014 the 0)054111)04 e EXETBR LUMER YARD. • Large stock of Lumber -pine anclkhemlock, 170,000 feet of hemlock lumber for harms, etc., also shingles. laths and cedqa, posts. Prices reasonable. -.TAS WILLIS, Yard :Bast side of Main st • Quarterly services were held in the Evangelical church on Saturday and Sunday last, Rev. M. L. Whig piasid- ing-The animal Mims festival in „ connection with the Sunday school of s the: Evangelical church which was postporied on account of the out -break of smallpox in the village, will be held reexb Monday night. -Miss B. Sardine, assistant in our public school retain- ed to her duties on Monday, haying been laid up as a result of vaccination. -Mr, Will Teitt of Sebringville, visited friends around the village !eat week. - The Sunday school of the Evangelical church will hold their annual, election of officers next Sunday, -Mr. Ss Routleclge has raoyed into the house recently (steepled by Mrs, Shetler, Mrs. Shetlet ba.vhsg gone, to reside in Hullett.-The Keighte of the Mecca' beets of this village held their animal election of officers on Monday night, the following being elected for the en- suing year, Past, 00113,, Thos. Snell; Com, R. Roffman; Limit 00110. n,m, Brokenshire ; Rec. Keeper, Geo. Edig- boiler Chap, VV. Graybieh Phys. • ativrin and around the village.- viu io as taken a large contrac of drawing saw, logs to Exeter from Winchelsea.. -_A number from here at tended the wedding of Rrnest Site and Mies Carrie Martin, which took place at Ranhock on Thaveday after noon. W. an old eieselosSed of Win. Moota's, has eharge of his business during his number freirn here attended the aunt versary services held at Anderson las Sunday. -Rev Mr. Anderson took charge of the services at Staffs, on 'Sunday last. -Mr, Samuel Tufte oc eepled the pulpit on Sunday morning in Mr, Anderson'iplace.-Mr. Nelsoa Pletcher spent Sunday with °Sten Hewitt. -The Kirkton Methodist thole furnished the Music at Anderson on Sunday. -Quite it largo manlier from here attended the Theaties Road tee, est Monday evening and report le Ve lug a delightful time, --Mrs Alf S ston left on WechlesdaY for Le Miche--Mr. Pred JOIshsten heel chased the hotted and let belongin Mrs. Darla On Mary Street. --4 Effie Otstnish is Vending' it conpl weeks the guest of Mrs. Thos. Albe MISS VtritieVan returned ho from liftman on Soturday. tP no. goelker ; Sergeant. M. Brokefi- 11.1i(TESDAY MORNING', JANUARY 234902] G th!...!litOte P41 kin 11 1 MATC1-ILESS Bruans,-- Master Oleyton Ironside Miss jaueb Morrison died on Mon - is very ill with tyPhoid fever. - MPS, day, at the age of 2e years. -Ab the Robert Clarke met with a very serious recent annual meeting of the West accident 1.94 Monday everting. In ),Villianas Agricultural Society, the raising from her clians she fell and tollowieg officers were elected : Pres„ broke herthigh bone -1'r, and Mrs. Jas. Darling: 1st vice-pres„ John Bar - Samuel ()Luke, Elkbatt, Indiana. rett ; 2nd vicespres„ R. Ilettehinson paid a vssie last week to Mr, and Mrs, James Grant. Mr. Clarke occupied tile pulpit in the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening. Thames Road --- CEluRoli ANNIVERSARY - The An- niversary of bile Thames Road Presby- terian Church. which wa,s held on Sun- day and Monday last, was a success in every particular. The weather being perfect large crowds assembled on hem W. T. Meldrum, baritone Sunday, and on Monday evening at singer of Thedforcl, rendered several the eerie' tea -meeting the church was solos. -The spririg show will be held ing, arid altogether the Anniversary crowded. The proceeds were gratify_ oofntAbemmrle2t4b.-odSis.tHseauan„dasyupsecrbinotoetieduenats the chnrcle. was one ofsthe best in the history of bineaesnetniftueldsnavershcoarkte ti basket,meaa $ aWittoltena of esteem from his fella w workers. West Willzems, J. D. McIntosh, S. iicholson, P. Stewart, S. Looneist4 Parkhill, Dr, Caw, J. Donohue,.T, L. Rogers, W. Boyce. East P Hord, P. G. Words was appointed auditor, T. L. Rogers, treasurer, and T. A. Maybury, secretary. -The young men of the IViethodist church gave their second public evening on Mon- day last. Rev, K. Birks, L. L. B., of Colborne Street Church, London, gave bis popular address on "Manli- Eden. ANNIVERSA.R.Y. -Last Sunday and Monday the Eden S, S. anntversary roved very successful. Rev. H. J. Fair of Lawn preached sermons in- structive and practical and were much appreciated. The tea and lecture gave great satisfaction. The church was literally packed and many went home after tea, unable to get into the church. The Rey, Mr. Hutton though wearied with his Sabbath labors on Lucan cir- cuit gave his lecture on "Love, Court- ship and margiage." The interest of old and young was maintained to the close of the lecture which, lasted, one hour and fifteen minutes, The Cen- tralia choir acquitted themselves cred- itably. The proceeds over $54.00, Greenway • Beaars.-Thos. Stinson, Jr,, and his mother of Hayfield, and cousin, Mary Stinson, of Clinton, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilson a few days last week. -Chas Hahn, who has been sick for sometime very low. - John Brown and Mr, Elliott of Centralia, perchased • several fine horses last week. -Robert English has been laid up for a week with lumbago. He is very •much better. S. Hawkine of Shipka, has charge of the shop. -A large congregation assembled at Grace church. last Sabbath to hear the Bish- op of London, and see a large class, 28 in all, confirraed. He read the 5th chap. of Kings, and gave a bea,utiful and soul inspiring address which will long be remembered. To each he gave a text to remember ; his address to the class was practical and instenc- tive. Hay Gouncil The Council elect met pursuant to statutes on Monday, the 13th Jane at 11 o'elocia The following signed the declara- tions of office and qualifications, Peter Lamont, Reeve; Wtn. Consin Alex, Thompson and J. X. Goetz, Coupcia lors ; owing to illness Wm. Stelek was not present. The following amounts were ordered to be paid :-Herald for printing $13,00; Township of ITsborne . cal L. R. $1.50; Chas. Hartielb, ballot box and clock, $1.60; Clerk, election expeases, $80,00; Clerk, registering births, Marriages and. deaths, $11.80; Hospital, sick children, Toronto, grant $10.00 • Mrs .Agnew, relief 52.00; S. Stanlake, lum- ber 1901, $4.03 ; Jas. Green, work on bridge, C. R., $13.00. Council adjourned to meet at call of the Reeve. Vital statistics for Hay for the year ending Dec. 31st, 1001 :-Births 69, males 33, females 36 ; deaths 39e males 10, females 20 ; marriages 21. Regarding the registering of births, many seem to be aseedectful, the Divi- sion Registrars have been advised to airictly enforce the law regarding the matter. eeseasas Elirnville 11 BRIERS. -The beautiful winter wea- ther and good roads have been just what the Farmers have desired and we are safe in predicting that more brick and sand and building material has passed through the village than in any of the past vvinters for many pears which certainly is it good omen of the prosperity of the country. -- Chas. Miners, of London, spent Sun- day the guest of bis brotber, Sohn Miners. - Miss Annie Whitby who was one time a resident of Ellin:Mlle, bat for the past 4 years has been 'liv- ing in North Daleota, spent the past week yisiting friends, and is the guest of Miss Helen Spieen-Wesley Lewis an Elimville boy of many years ago, but for the past 11 years of lianaiota, Man.,is renewing acquaintances again. Ilia many' friends will be pleased to meet him. -Several from the burg took in the anniversary of Thames Road and Eden and report it . very pleasant tiine-Our biaoksmith has been very busy lately, and has had H. trown, of Winchelsea, to assist -The choir have added a large num- ber of young recruits and will no doubt, with a few weeks training, be as good as in the paste-Ohas. Miners, of Exeter, spent Sunday wader the parental root. -.Miss Kerep,of Hosea spent past vveek it guest at the • avsonage.--A number of boys took in t,he jolly Pulls coneere at Fsstetet lase week and the effects of hypnotietn had such an effect Sin 60636 Of them that it took several days to Wear it eft -The shire; M .A, Joe. Dem; 1st 1VI of 0 S. Ireland; 2nd M. of Ge Hartleib• Sentinel, j. A, Wambold; Pickee, Wm, Davis: Auditovs, W. Grabiel, j. 131. 1:Ioffinan. Theee is bo one article in 'the line of triedicinee that gives eti large a return for bhe money AS as. geed pOretile letrehgthening plitfitet, each AS Carter's tl 4114 Belladonna Dack. Ca owing to the ineenvenienee for room to carry le out properly, but ins etead concert will be given on Jen, 30th, A. good progreretne will be pro- vided and an address by Organiaet Faweett, of Drayttes, the interests Of the society. A tollectloti will be take h to defray expenses. errate 00tretti aell/W0felt ora Vale 001,n, Laxative Storteolateine TOhlbtli, Cure it ood in ctuk a),. NO eta, NO . 40 Agricultural Societies for 1902 Stanley -President, R. Snowden ; vice-preeident, R. Penhale ; 2nd vice- president, Jas. Donaldson ; director W. Stinson, David McNitughton, A Atid.ersou, 3, C. Woods, Dr. Wood, W. Reid, B. A. Higgins, Wm. Cook T. Stephens, treasurer, F. A, Edwards; secretary, H. Drehmann ; auditors, Thomas Cameron and J. A. Falconer. South Perth -President, John Bol- ton, Wildwood, E. Nissouri ; lst vice- pres„ Woe. Porter, of Dove,nie ; 2nd. vice-pres., R. M. Henderson, IsTissouri ; directors, St, Marys P. S. Armstrong, W, Pearn, S, L. Webster; Blansharel. T. 0. Robson, R. McCallough; Downie, D. G. 1VIcHeth, Joseph Mountain ; Ful- lerton, L. Tamer ; West Nissouri, Sas. Henderson ; auditors, H. L, Rice, Sas, Chalmers representatives to Western James Henderson and William Oliver ; representative to Industrial Fair Toronto, T. 0. Robson. At a subsequent meeting of the board A. Carman was re-appointecr secretary, and Wm, Box, treasurer. The Exeter Council. Council met pursuant to adjourn - meet at Town Hall, Tanua,ry 17th„ all present. , Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Wood -Muir -That Geo. H. 13issett be re -appointed Clerk. -Carried. Davis -Harding -That W. S. Balk - will be auditor for 1902, Muir -Davis- That James Beer he the other auditor.-Oarried, Wood -That .1 -epees Grieve be audi- tor -,-no seconder. Harding -Wood -That E. Ten- nant be re-a,ppointed a member of the Board of Healthe-Carried. Davis -Wood -That A. G. Dyer be appointed assessor for 1002, salary 40.00. -Carried. Muir --Hat ding -That James Creech be reappointed street commissioner for 1902, salary, 350.00,-Oarried. Muir -Harding -That tbe clerk o der six copies of the Municipal World for the use °Atha councile-Oarried BARGAINS AT J„ P. ROSS' OLD STAND A SVVEEPING REDUCTION IN ALL LINE OP 0001)5, Read. the following quotations and make your purchases early — 40c teas for 4 100 bars Challenge soap for 7 bars Comfort soapfor 4 lbs, select raisins for Good 4 string broom for, 2 cans best salmon for •20c I do, cups and SancerS 30c 30c 25c 25c 20c 2 bottles select pieklee for 2 packages "Cow Brand" soda for Parlor metches per box 1 dos, dinner plates 000020100‘00010000000000.01 ,00000,000.0 0114000000P00000400000000004 30 75e • 75c SOME SNAPS IN CLOTHING A number of tailor made coats worth $5 for ..... 4 • • • . • .. • f • $3 00 B ' y Heady -made suits, worth $3 and 2.50 for........$1.50 anol$1.00 . Mens' odd vests $125 for........75e Mena' fine •worsted pants worth 54.00 for $2.50 and $1,50 for., ..., ..75c. Dozen fine Halifax Tweed suits worth h. or .... , .. ..... .......4.50 , Boys' heavy tweed overcoats 1 S , A large stock of merle' and boys' • suits, of good quality, that will be • sold at your own price Harding-- Wood- That the clerk prepare a by -lave to confirm the ap- pointment of the assessor.- carried. Wood -Harding -That the clerk be paid a salary 02 100.00 Davis---Muir-In amendment that the Clerk be paid. a salary of 115.00. The Reeve declared the motion passed and order drawn on treasurer for same. Usborne township, 1.00 for use of Road scraper. Ie. Dignan, hammer handlea 75c; G. H. Bissett, election expenses. 80.55; postage 1,00; P. 0. box, 1.00; municipal world, subscrip- tion 5.00. carried. Wood -Davis - that tenders be asked for printing and for use of scales. Carried. Davis Muir -that council adjourn to Fri- day, January 2145, 7.30 o'clock P. M Carried. • G. H. HISSETT, Clerk. Gurioh Beanns.-Mr and Mrs. A rtls ur Stelck left lase week for their home in Daup: hin Manitoba.-Mrs..T, Preeter is visit- ing friends in PIattsville.-Miss Lydia Faust left for Michigan an 'Saturday for an extended visit with friends. - Mr. Jusens1Vrelick has given his farm over to his son Alfeed and expects to retire from active farm life. -Mr. John Fuss has disposed of his dwelling to Mrs. Schilbe for $640.00.- Mr. John Prang of' the Bronson line has sold hie farm to a party Crediton. Amman IVIEETING: - The annual meeting of the Fire Insurance Co. was held in the Town Hall, Zurich, on Tuesday of last week, with a large at- tendetice of members. The Secretary - Treasurer's report was a very satisfac- tory one, and shows that the company was he a eplendid financial condition. During the year 1001, 435 policies were issued covering an insurance of $744,- 505.00. The total amount of risk is $3,143,435.00, an increase of 5132,- 35.00 over th previous Th assets of the company, are $120,011,89 with no liabilities. Cash in bank, $7,099.81. The sum of $5001,50 has been paid for fires in 1001, which is it very low amount considering the amount insurance carried. The fol- lowing Were tioneinated for directote: -Owen Geiger, Wm. Consitt, Wm. Caldwell, Sohn Sheritt, Peter Douglas, Jacob Kellerman and1, 0. Kalbileisch, eleesrs. Consite Sherrit and Douglas were elettect Messre. Sohn Broderiele and August Elenee were re-elected auditove for the year. The Board foe- ' :8veryone guaranteed. 1002 is compose ZS fell° nest- SdeallePI treork eDn°sillsgi ; ireeecTorrese,144 nn et Lemont. Wm. Consit, Wm, Yearley, Robe. MelVfordie, ,TUSIAls Renick, John Sheveiba Eilbee, manager Geo. Itottzman, Agent. Children Cry for or $ 0 for 5e.00 regular Meekel#1,7ae . 25 aud All other line,s in the stock at equally low prices. These bargains Cannot last long, and if you are in need of auy of the above lines call early. N evp goods are being added to the stock daily so that cus- tomers will be able to obtain anything they require. .0. Flartton • • Boys' heavy tweed overcoats worth $1,50 fete .. ...,$a50 Mens' heavy freize overcoats • worth $8 and $150 for ...,$5 and $6,00 Men's fine black worsted oyercoate worth $10, 12 and 15, for ....$6 and $8 Maus' heavy black worsted oirer--"' coats, velvet collar, quilted lining. original price $15,50 for $7,75 Men's and boys' sealette caps at your own oiler Men's and boys' fine tweed caps J. P. 13oss's old stand, Market depot, Exeter. Cromarty ,..„....e.,... Eames.- Donald McKellar moved into his new house Monday. -Mrs. and Mrs, Hugh Gillespie purpose leaving for Woodville this week to spend a short tirae with Mrs, Gillespie's par- ents, before leaving for Moosejaev, N. W. T.,, where they purpose taking up their abode, -Quite a number took lea the Thames Road tea Monday evening. -On Tuesday evening another of , those events which cause a stir in al community took place, It henen the , unibing of two of our estimable young people in marriage. At the home of I second daughter, Miss Maude, was Mr. and Mrs. Was. Kerslake, their i united in the bonds of matrimouy to i al coLefelan: They tek'e hp their Ng4 MaLechlessta,:fauttliaon Dien - abode on the McLachlan farm. Mr. and Mrs. McLachlan,senhaving moved last week to the village iuto the house purchased some time ago from F. L. Hamilton, The young couple's many friends and acquaintances wish them many years of prosperity aud wedded bliss. Samuel Speare is engaged with a gang of timber makers. 1 0 O. Ailsa Craig. BRIEFS.- Thereisno reason for 1 any "scare" over the present case of smallpox. in Ailsa Craig. The one case in the villaste is of the naildesb type, the patient a,nd his family are closely quarantined, and the gather - hg of peoofplteimine lairirgehenattletildbberuildfffgas has been prevented b th t 0 • I • it ..00.000.1•01, closing of the schools and ch -arches, -On Monday last vvhile chopping wood aa Mr. McKellar's bush, Win. Bell met with a very nasty accident. By some mischance the axe struck his right foot and entered it raa,king such it gash that the doctor found it nec- essary to put in seven stitches.- The grand concert announced to take place in the town hall on Wednesday Jan, 22nd has been postponed for the preselet,-The death announced_ of *leo Laviaa Overholt, daughter of Liie 1,;tte, ft-tttr f`erh.1‘.1. Silo Ted ih the hospital at London on Sunday! If, - ter a long illness. Interment tooke --essee place at Carlisle. WEAK BACK ADPN Pains ia the back number theil vice time iu thousands. Only very power- ful and penetrating remedies will reach these, distressing complaints, but Pelleeina Nerviline is as sure to cure th ssa is anything in this world can be sere. Rub Nerviline over the sore parts night and morning., and see how quickly it drives out the pain. Five times stronger than any- other. Goad for internal and external use. Large bottles 25c. HAVE YOUR BYES (.7415sTnie,--T. P. Smith, eye specialist, will be at the Commercial Hotel, Exeter, Friday, Jan. 31st and Saturday, Feb lst If your sight is defective don't fail to have your eyes teeted. Consultation free. ..---..001000•000000, HAPPY THOUGHT RANGES. 4 hole, reg 38.00, now 36.00. 9, 6 hole, reg 45.00, now 41.50. 9 These have large reservoir. BasewburheiPs Buck's Prize, reg prxce 20 00. Garland with oven 30 oo, sale price 28 50. Brillia.nt with oven 35,00, sale P1000 32 50. Radiant home with oven,38 00, sale price 36 50. The last three are double heaters. 23 oo, sale OPER' 8101If SIRE. It is a case of have to ! We must reduce our stock of stoves and ranges, we need the space for spring goods. GOOKS Anchor4reg 20.00 for t8,50, Maseott, reg 22 .00 fOr 20.00. Brilliant, reg 26.0o:for 24.00 Honor Bright.reg 29.00 for 27,00 Heaters 1 coat heater 65' box stove, reg 3 00 for 2 50 box stove, reg 6 25 for 550' 1 Queen 1-leater, reg 8 25V0r 50 Queen Heater, reg 9 75 for 8 75 tuck's Stoves and Range LIe acknowledgeddthe best. STOR IA NiAN .BUCK S AGENCYEXETER. S.—We have just roosive t •of Calf ')alves Cordial, etc V, y