Exeter Times, 1902-1-23, Page 3TWENTraNINTII YEAR-eN0.26
ITURON & MIDDLESEX GAZETTE
EXETER, ONT., CANADA, THURSDAY MORNING,
During the next twoweeks on
Cast and Steel Ranges,
Cooking and Heata g
Stoves for Coal ior
Wood. Skates, Hockey
Sticks. Lamp Goods.
During stock -taking we will
give you BARGAINS for
CASH. Come and see' our
stock and get our PRICES.
,14,4414N4rti
He Bishop & Soii
STOCKTAKING SALE
Boots, Shoes & Overihoes.
We have a few odd pairs of over-
shoes and rubbers that we are going
to sell at their regular value.
.Child's overshoes worth $1 25 for 60c
Boys " $1.25, " 75e
Misses " " $1.90 " 900
Women's " " $2.00 " $1.00
Men's heavy rubbers, 1 bucklefor $1.00
Men's overshoes for $1,00
Men's rubbers, regular 90c for 75c
Women's rubbers, regular 65c for 55c
Women's rubbers, regular 60e for 50c
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 number of
(pairs in each of the above lines. Call
early and secure a bargain.
Horse blankets at 15 X off regular
price.
Regular line of shoes and harness al-
ways in stock.
R If H. Sweet
% oil cash pure h ase.
MUM
Sodom
The funeral sermon of Miss Ellen
Ford was preached by Rev. Milyard
to a very large congregation in the
school house on Sunday afternoon
last. -Miss Alice Ford who was called
home from Detroit by the death of her
sister will return again on Wednesday.
-Miss Ethel Isaac has, returned, from
nisiting her sister Mrs. W. Sweet of
eneeenereter,-MIss Lizzie Alexander of
Exeter Is the guest of Miss Lizzie
Smythe. -Miss Jennie Penhale and
Miss Jessie Green are on the sick list.. -
There are quite a number around Sod-
om complaining of sore arias.
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Sunshine
(Overlooked last week)
The case of the trustees of Sunshine
Methodist Church, Elimville circuit,
against Peter W. Coleman for disturb-
ance and profanity, was settled with-
out trial. He paid the costs, amount-
ing to $3.80 and gave personal notice
to all the witnesses not to attend and
signed the following which will be
read to the congregation on Sunday,
Jan. 12th. •
"To the members and ad.herents of Sunshine
Meth. church. I hereby express my sincere
sorrow that I had anything to do with the dis-
turbance in your church on Christmas even-
ing. And 1 am specially sorry that 1 used pro-
fane language and I promise that 1 will not SO
offend in any future occasion."
PETER W. COLEMAN,.
K i rktori
BRIEFS. -Mrs. Robert Switzer, of
Paisley, id visiting friends and rela-
tives prior to her departure for Alber-
ta. -Mr. and Mrs S. C. Irvine and
' daughter of Langdon, Dak., are visit-
ing
at Mrs. Irvine's home for a month
1,? or so. -Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Switzer,of
/) Wetaskiwin, Alberta, are spending
their hopeyraoon with friends and
ealativesan and around the village. -
Will Elliott has taken a large contract
of drawing saw logs to Exeter from
Winchelsea. --A number from here at-
tended the wedding of Ernest Switzer
and Miss Carrie Martin, which took
place at Bannock on Thursday after-
noon. W. Melville, an old employee
of Wm. Moore's, has charge of his
business during his illness...Quite a
number from here Attended the anni-
versary services held at Anderson last
Sunday. -Rev Mr, Anderson ...took
charge of the services at Stella on
Sunday last.- iree Samuel Tufts oc-
cupied the pulpit on Sunday Morning
in Mr. Anderson's plate. -Mr. Nelson
Fletcher spent Sunday with Osten
Hewitt. -Tho Kirkton Methodist duet
ernished the music at Anderson On
unday.--Quite a large number from
, ere attended the Tharnee Road tea
(.ei Monday evening and report have
pig a delightful time. -Mrs. Alf. John -
ebbe left on Wednesday for Le Roy,
Mich. --Mr. Fred Johnston has pur-
chased the house and lot belonging to
Mrs. Devis on Mary street, --Miss
Effie Cornish is spending a couple of
Weeks the goose cie Mrs, Thos. Ribey.-
Miss Laura Wiseman returned hone
frOM Hetleall On Saturday,
St Marys
BRIEFS. -A painful accident happen-
ed recently to James Shearer, cone4,
Elma. 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 arm
was drawn into the machinery. The
mill was stopped but the full force of
the wheel held the arrn fast, and it
was an hour and a half before, with
the assistance of his wife'he was
freed. His forearm was badly bruised
1 and a good 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 cereixiony 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 bronchitis. -Wm. Mountain
was 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.
G. nee/Dune', B. A., EXETELONT
••" Law Woes.. Private Funds to Loan.
The following is talen. from "The
Abingdon Kodak." -Prof. J. Arthur
Witwam, of Abingdon, and Miss'
Martha Morlock, of Aurora, 111., were
united in marriage at the residence of
the bride's brother, W. H. Morlock, of
Aurora, at 8 o'clock p.'Tuesday,
Deceixtber 24. Dean E. A. Whitvvana,
D. D., L. L. D, of American Univer-
sity, father of the groom, pronounced
the service which made the two one,
in the presence of a large company of
• the friends of both is
to the con-
tract. rhe bride IS one of Aurora's
most accomplished and most popular
young ladies, while the groom is a
young man with a large circle of
friends in Abingdon. At present he
is one of the popular professors in Ep-
worth Seminary, Iowa, at which place
the happy couple will make their
home. The home of Mr. lIorlock was
most tastefully and elaborately decor-
ated with smilax, flowers, etc., and at
the conclusion of the ceremony the
guests were invited into the dining
room, where an elegant repast had
been provided for all. The bride's
aged parents, IVL Morlock and wife, ac-
companied 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 pe Aurora from all
points of the coliepass to be present at
the launching of the boat of their two
friends for a life course together. The
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
enjoyable time was had. The hand-
some house was beamtifully decorated
for the occasion. The dining room
was in charge of Caterer Spake, of
Galesburg, and a delightful supper in
course was served. The reception was
one of the finest ever attended by
Abingdon people.
Ben -ma -Misses Dow and McCalluni
of our Public School staff spent Sun-
day with friends in Exeter. -We sym-
pathize with the family of our towns-
man, J. G. Young, in the death of his
father, Richard Young, of Exeter,
which event occurred last Saturday
evening. The funeral took place on
Wednesday and. was largely attended,
-Rev. S. 3. Allin, of London, will oc-
cupy - the pulpit in the Methodist
church, next Sunday, both morning
and evening and preach. Missionary
sermons. Let there be a large attend-
ance and a generous response to the
Missionary- fund. -A full house greeted
Rev, R. W. Knowles in the Methodist
chureh last Sunday evening. Not
only was the body of the church filled
but the galiery, arid chairs in the aisles
had to be called into requisition. -
Ohm. Ztvicker made a business visit to
London en 1110nday last. --1145. JAS.
Hill, sr., is on the sick list. Her many
friends hope for her speedy recovery.
---elarry Dyer, of Debroiteis spending
a short vacation with his parents here.
Itestle and family spent Suriclay
last With friends in. EXetet. and 'Veen -
The Board of Health strongly
urges every person to gee vaccinated
Hensall
FA4, Sellery, L. D. 5,, D.D. S.,Ronor Gratin
• ate of Toronto University, Dentists. Teeth
extracted without pain or bad °Coots. Office
In Petty's Bleck, Howell. At Zurich every
lVfonday,00raineneine- Key 30tb,
0../. Sutherland, Notary Public, Conveyan-
cer, Commiasioner, Fire Insurance Agent, and.
Issurer of Marriage Licenses. Legal documents
carefully drawn at reasonable rates. Kerley
to loan on real estate SI IOW rates of interest.
Office at the Post Oilloo, Rensall
nne hundred tons of feed to dispose of at the
Heneall Oatmeal Milis tbe corning week.
D, IIRQUTIART.
BRIEES.-Mr, Charles Manus and
family left here on Wednesday for
thee new homein Walton. Mr. Manns
had been iu the employ of Messrs.
Brown and Clark, carriage makers,
for a good many years and was a good
mechanic. While always regretting
losing our citizens, we wish them sue
cess. -Mr. Archie McDonald, son of
the late Mr. Alexander McDonald, of
Tuckersmith, who was here recently
spending a week or so with his many
friends, left here on Tuesday last for
his home in Langdon, North Dakota. -
J. Berry has sold a good entire horse,
coming three years old, to Mr, James
Downey, of Chaehann-Two rinks of
our curlers played with Embro rinks
on Monday last in London. The game
was a very close and exciting one, one
of our rinks tying and the other loos-
ing only by two shots. -Miss Minnie
Sheffer returned home from London
this week --Peter Triggerson who was
quite ill last week is now able tobb
around again. -Mrs. F. Rae, son and
• daughter, returned home this week
from Oil Springs and neighborhood,
where they have been spending the
past four weeks with relatives and
friends. -The Rev. Mr. Long has re-
covered nicely from his late illness and
is takingup again his regular work in
the ministry. ---James Petty was in
London on Monday last. -Miss Brown
of Egmonclville was here part of last
week and this visiting Miss K. Rolles-
ton. -Mrs. C. A. McDoneltand child-
ren returned boine 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,fornaerly of Chisel-
hurste were in the village this week re-
newing acquaintances. -The sleighing
continues good, and large quantities
of grain, wood and logs are being
brought daily in to the markets. -
Miss Murray of Chicago, who has been
in Shipka,since the death of her sister,
Mrs. Jas. Duncan, was in the village
this week visiting relatives, Mrs,
Sheffer and. family. -The bachelors of
Hensall, 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-
sion the middle of next week. -Quite
number of our villagers have been suf-
fering from the effects of being vac-
cinated. ---J. Macarthur was in London
this week.-Qdite 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
mishap to the electric light plant, the
pleasure of the evening was much in-
terfered with owing to the lights go-
ing out at an early hour. The attend-
ance 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 sister, Mrs. D. B. Mc-
Lean,of 'Tuckersmith.-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 Mrs. B. Hoggarth will regret to
learn that she is and has been serious-
ly ill during the pastweek.-Dr Sellery
attended the entertainment given by
"The Holy: City" in Seaforth on Thurs-
day evening of last week, and was
highly pleased with E. McDon-
ell attended it also at Olinton, 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.
Dashwooda
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EXIDTER LUMER YARD.
Large stock of Lumber -pine andthemlock,
170,009 feet of hemlock lumber for barns, etc.,
also shingles, laths and cedqx posts. Prices
reasonable. -JAS WILLIS, Yard : East side of
Main st
Quarterly services were held in the
Evangelical church on Saturday and
Sunday last, Rev. M. L. Wing presid-
ing. -The annual Xmas festival in
connection with the Sunday school of
the: Evangelical church which was
postponed on account of the out -break
of smallpox in the village, will be held
next Monday night. -Miss B. Jardine,
assistant in our public school retuin-
ed to her duties on Monday, having
been laid up as a result of yeccieation.
-Mr, Will Litt of Sebringville visited
friendsaround the village last week. -
The Sunday school of the Evangelical
church will hold their annual election
of officees next Sum:tel.-Mr. J.
Routledge has moyed into the house
recently occupied by Mrs. Sheller,
Mrs, Shetler having gone to reside in
Hullett.-The Knights of the Macca-
bees of this village held their annual
election of officers on Monday night,
the following being elected for the en-
suing year, Past, Come Thos. Snell ;
Com, J. E. Hoffman; Laub Com. E,M.
Brokenshire ; Rec. Keeper, Geo. Edig-
holler ; Chap. 3. W. Graybiel; Phys.
jno. Noelker . Sergeant. M. Broken -
shire; Mof A. Jos. Davis; 1st M. of G,
S. Ireland; and M. of Ge J. Hartleib;
Sentinel, A. Viternbold; Picket, Wm.
Davis; Auditors. J. W. Grabiel, 3, E.
Roffman.
There is tio one article in the Ibie of
modicieles thet gives so large a return
for the money es a goed porous
streagth ning plaster, en& ite Carter's
Withriut deley and aseiet etaraping Smart eed ara;i Belladoena, Backe
out the snialipex. teche:PIaetere.
JANUARY 23, 19023
G ran ton
13aines.- Master Olayton Ironside
is very ill with typhoid fever, - Mrs.
Robert Clarke met with a veryserious
accident last Monday evening. In
raising from her chair she fell and
broke her thigh bone. -Mr, and /vIrs.
Sameel Clarke, of Elkhatt, Indiana,
paid a visit last week to • Mr. and Mrs.
Janaes Grant. Mr. Clarke occupied
the pulpit in the Presbyterian church
last Sunday evening.
Thames Road
Csuacu AII.NIVERSARY - The An-
niversary of the Thames Road Presby-
terian Church. which was held on Sun-
day and Monday last, was a success in
every particular. The weather being
perfect large crowds assembled on
Sunday, and on Monday evening at
the usual tea -meeting the church was
crowded. The proceeds were gratify-
ing, and altogether the Anniversary
W05 one of the best in the history of
the church.
Eden.
ANINTIVERSA.BY . -Last Sunday and
Monday the Eden S. S. anniversary
proved very successful. Rey. H. J.
Fair of Lucan 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 labers o,n Lucan cir-
cuit gave his lecture on "Lave, Court-
ship and marriage." The interest of
old and young was maintained to the
close of the lecture which lasted one
hour and fifteen minutes. The Oen-
tralia, choir acquitted themselves cred-
itably. The proceeds over 851.00,
Gresnway
--
BRIEFS.-Thos. Stinson, jr., and his
mother of Bayfield, and cousin, Mary
Stinson, of Olinton, visited. Mr. and
Mrs. W. 3. Wilson a few days last'
week.-Ohas Hohn, who has been sick
for sometime is very low. Sohn
Brown and Mr. Elliott of Centralia,
purchased several fine horses last
week. -Robert English has been laid
up for a week with lumbago. He is
very much better, S. Hawkins 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 largeThlass, 28
in all, confirmed. He read the 5th
chap. of Kings, and gave a beautiful
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 instruc-
tive.
Hay Council
The Council elect met pursuant to
statutes on Monday; the 13th Jan., at
11 o'clock.
• The following signed the declara-
tions of office and qualifications, Peter
Lamont, Reeve; Wm. Cousit, Alex.
Thompson and J. K. Goetz, Council-
lors ; owing to illness Wm. Stelck was
not present.
The following amounts were ordered
to be paid :-Herald for printing $13,00;
Township of Usborne cul L. R. $1.50;
Chas. Hartleib, ballot box and clock,
$1.60 ; Clerk, election expenses, $80.00;
Clerk, registering births, marriages
and deaths, $11.80 ; Hospital, sick
children, Toronto, grant 810.00; Mrs.
Agnew, relief $2.00 ; S. Stanlake, lum-
ber 1901, $4.03 ; Jas. Green, work on
bridge, 0. It., $13.00.
Council adjourned to meet at call of
the Reeve.
Vital statistics for Hay for the year
eading Dec. 31st, 1901 :-Births 69,
males 33, females 86 ; deaths 39, males
19, females 20 ; marriages 21.
Regarding the registering of births,
many seem to be neelectful, the Divi-
sion Registrars have been advised to
strictly enforce the law regarding the
matter.
Elimville
---
Blume-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 winters for many
pears which certainly is a good omen
of the prosperiby of the country. -
Chas. Miners, of London, spent Sun-
day the guest of his brother, .Tohn
Miners. - Miss Annie. e*Vbitby who
was one time a resident of Elimville,
but for the past 4 years has been 'liv-
ing in North Dakota, spent the past
week visiting friends, and is the guest
of Rise- Helen Spicer. -Wesley Lewis
an Elinaville boy of many years Liao,
but for the past 11 years of Hamiota,
Man.,is renewing acquaintances again.
His manyfriends will be pleased to
meet him, --Sev•eral from the burg
took in the anniversary of Thames
Road aud Eden and report a very
pleasant time. --Our blacksmith has
been very busy lately, and has had H.
Brown, of Witichelsea, to assist him,
-The choir haye added a large num-
ber of young recruits and will no
doubt, with a few weeks training, be
as good as in the past.--Ohas. Miners,
of Exeter, spent Sunday under the
parental roof. -Miss Ke nip, of ,He
spent the past week a guest at the
parsonage. -A number of boys took in
the Jolly Pulls concert at Exeter last
week and the effects of hypnotism had
such an effect on some of them that it
took several clays to wear it off. --The
0e0. O. F. oyster supper has been put
off owing to the inconvenience for
room to carry it out properly, but in-
deed a concert will be given on Sim,
30th. A good programme will be pro-
vided and an address by organizer
Fawcett, of Drayton, in the interests
of the society, A collection will be
taken to defray expenses.
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Par=L 11ATC fi LESS
Miss *Tenet Morrison died on Mon-
day, at the age of 24 years. -At the
recent annual meeting of the West
Williams Agricultural Society, the
following officers were elected ;Pres.,
Jas. Darling ; let vice-pres., John Bar-
rett ; 2nd viae-pres.,. R. Hutchinson,
West, Williarxts, J. D. McIntosh, S.
Nicholson, P. Stewart, S. Loomis -
Parkhill, Dr, Caw, 3. Donohue, T. L.
Rogers,, W. Boyce, Bast Williams, P
Hord, F. G. 'Words was appointed
auditor, T. L. Rogers, treasurer, and
T. A. Maybury, secretary. -The young
men of the Methodist cluirch gave
their second publio evening an Mon-
day last, Rev. A. K. Birks, L. L. B.,
of Colborne Street Church, London,
gave his popular, address on "Manli-
ness." W. T. Meldrum, baritone
singer of Thedford, rendered several
solos. -The spring show will be held
on April 24.-S. Head, superintendent
of the Methodist Sunday School,was
presented a short time ago with a
beautiful silver cake basket, as a token
of esteem from his fello w workers.
Agricultural Societies for 1902.
Stanley -President, R. Snowden ;
vice-preeident, R. Penhale ; 2nd vice-
president, Jas. Donaldson ; directors,
W. Stinson, David McNaughton, A.
Anderson, J. 0. Woods, Dr. Wood, 3.
W. Reid, B. A. Higgins, -Virna. Cook,
T. Stephens, treasurer, F. A. Edwards;
secretary, H. Drehroann ; auditors,
Thomas Cameron and T. A. Falconer,
South :Pertb-President, John Bol-
ton, Wildwood, E. Nissoari ; 1st vice -
tires., Wm. Porter, of Downie; 2nd
vice-pres., R. M. Henderson, Nissouri ;
directors, St. Marys, P. S. Armstrong,
W. Pearn, J, L. Webster; Blanshard,
T. 0. Robson, R. McOallough; Downie,
D. G. McBeth, Joseph Mountain ; Ful-
lerton, L. Turner; West Nissouri, Jas.
Henderson ; auditors, H. L, Rice, Jas.
Chalmers ; representatives to Western
Fair, James Henderson and William
Oliver ; representative to Industrial
Fair Toronto, T. 0. Robson. At a
subsequent meeting of the board A.
Carman was re -appointed secretary,
and Wm, Box, treasurer.
The Exeter Council.
Council met pursuant to adjourn-
ment at Town Hall, January 17th„ all
present.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and confirmed.
Wood -Muir -That Geo. H. Bissett
be re -appointed Clerk. -Carried. •
Davis -Harding -That W. S. Balk -
will be auditor for 1902.
Muir -Davis- That James Beer be
the other auditor. -Carried.
Wood -That James Grieve be 'midi -
tor. -no seconder.
Harding -Wood -That A. E. Ten-
nant be re -appointed a member of the
Board of Healthe-Carried.
Davis--Virood-That A. G. Dyer be
appointed assessor ' for 1902, salary
40.00. -Carried.
Muir-Haading -That James Creech
be reappointed street commissioner
for 1902, salary, 350.00, -Carried.
Muir -Harding -That the clerk or-
der six copies of the Municipal World
for the use °Me counciL-Carried
Harding- Wood.- That the clerk
prepare a by-law to confirm the ap-
pointment of the assessor.- carried.
Wood -Harding -That the clerk be
paid a salary of 100.00
Davis -Muir -In, amendment that
the Olerk be paid a salary of 115.00.
The Reeve declared the motion passed
and order drawn on treaeurer for
same, Usborne township, 1.00 for use
of Road scraper. Je. Dignan, hammer
handles, '750; 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 24th, 7.30 o'clock P. M
Carried.
G. H. BISSETT,• Clerk.
• .6 fr -
Zurich
BRIEFS. -Mr and Mrs. Arthur Stelck
left last week for their home in Daup-
hin Manitoba, -Mrs, 3. Preeter is visit-
ing friends in Plattsville. -Miss Lydia
Faust left for Michigan on Saeurday
for an extended visit with friends. -
Mr. Justus Melick has given his farm
over to his son Alfred and expects to
retire from active farm life. -Mr, John
Fuss has disposed of his dwelling to
Mrs. Schilbe for 8640.00.- Mr. John
Prang of the Bronson line has sold
his farm to a party in Crediton.
' ANNUAL MEETING. - The annual
meeting of the Fire Insurance Co. was
held in the Town Hall, Zurich, on
Tuesday of last week, with a large at-
tendence of members, The Secretary -
Treasurer's report vvas a very satisfac-
tory one, and shows that the company
was in a splendid financial condition.
During the year 1901, 435 policies were
issued covering an insurance of $744,-
565.00. The total amount of risk
is $3,143,435,00, an increase of $132,-
285.00 over the previous year. The
assets of the company are $120,641.80
with no liabilities. Cash in batik,
$7,090.81, The sum of $5001.50 has
been paid for fires in 1001, which is a
very_ low amount considering the
ardo;fiV.,,of insurance carried. The fol-
lowing were nominated for directors:
-Owen Geiger Wm. Consitt, Wm,
Caldwell, john'Sheritt, Peter Douglas,
Jacob -Heileman and .1. 0. ItaIbtleisch.
Messrs'. Oonsit, Sberrit and Douglas
were elected, Messrs. John Broderick
and August Mines were re-elected
auditors for the year. The Board. for
1902 is composed is follows: - Presi.
dent, Peter Douglas ; vice-president,
Saratiel Brokettehire. Directors, Wm,
Lamont, Wm. Consit, Wm. Yearley,
Raba McIVIordie, Justus Melba, john
i Sherritt. 0, Ober, manager, Geo.
IHoltzman, Agent,
I Children Cry for
1 CASTOR
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BARGAIN
AT J, ln ROSS' OLD STAND
A SWEEPING REDUCTION IN ALL LINE OF GOODS.
Read the following ciuetations and make your purchases
early: -
40c teas for
4 10c bars Challenge soarefon
7 bare Comfort soap flu.
4 lbs. select raisins for
Good.4 string broom for
2 cans best salmon for 20e I doz, cups and saucers
samE. SNAPS IN CLOTHING
30e2:bottees select pickles for •15e
i
2 paokages "Cow Brand" sodi0 5e
25e' Parlor matches per box 3e
20e 1 doz. dinner plates
75c
.........•9•0••9.••••••41.101.•01••••••••.
A. number of tailor made. coats
worth 85 for ... .. .
Boys' Rendy-made snits„ worth
$3 and. 2.50 for, ...., ..$1a5A and$1.061,
Mons' odd vests $1.25 for
Mens' fine worsted pants worth
84.00 for $2.50 and $1,5(l .75e
Dozenworth$700finfeor Halitax:,-Twee'd 4-1115t0.8
A large stock of mens! and boys'
suits, uf good quality, that will be
sold atyour own price
Boys heevy tweed overcoats Men's and boysefeme tweed caps
worth $4.00 for, .. „ $2.00 regular 50c and TVic „at 25 and 35e
All other hues in the stock at equally low pri,oes.
These bargains cannot last long, and, a you are in need
of ally of the above lines call early
New goods are being added to the stock daily so that t as,
tomers will be able to obtain anythingthey require.
Boys' heavy tweed ovxegoats
worth $4.50 for-. '*en.. ..... .52.50
Mens' heavy freiza overcoate
worth $8 ancl $10 for ...J5 and $6,00
Men's fine blackworsted overcoats
worth 510,12 and. 15, for ....$6 and. 58
Mens' heavy black worsted over-
coats, velvet collar„ quilted
lining, original price.$15,50 for
Men's and boys' seaaette caps at
your own offer
TO.
J. P. Boss's old stand,
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H lto
Market depot, Exeter.,
Cromarty
BRIEFS.- Donald McKellar moved
into his new house Monday. -Mrs. and
Mrs. Hugh Gillespie purpose leaving
for Woodville this week to spend a
short time with Mrs. Gillespie's par-
ents, before leaving for Moosejaw, N.
W. T., where they purpose taking up
their abode, -Quite a number took in
the Thames Road tea Monday evening.
-On Tuesday evening auother of
those events which "cause a stir in a
community took ,place, it being the
uniting of two of our estimable young
people in. marriage. At the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kerslake, their
second daughter, Miss Maude, was
miffed in the bonds of matrimony to
Hugh McLachlan, fourth son of Don-
ald McLachlan. They take up their
abode on the McLachlan farm. Mr.
and Mrs. McLachla.n,sr., having moved
last week to the village into the house
purchased some time ago from F. L.
Hamilton, The young couple's many
friends and acquaintances wish them
many years of prosperity and wadded
bliss. Samuel Speare is engaged with
a gang of timber mekers,
Ailsa Craig.
BRIEFS.- There is no reason for
any "scare" over the present case of
smallpox in Ailsa Craig. The one
case in the village is of the mildest
type, the patient and his family are
closely quarantined, and the gather-
ing of people in large numbers for a
leagth of time in heated buildings
has been prevented by the temporary
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closing of the schools and churches.
-On Monday last while chopping
wood. at Mr. McKellar's bush-, Wm.
Bell met with a very nasty accident,
By some mischance the axe stauck
right foot and entered it making such
a gash that the doctor fount% 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
present. -The death ia a,nnounced of
Miss Lavine, Overhalteadiiughter of
the late Peter averholt. She died. in
the hospibal at London on Sunday at -
ter a, long illness. Interment took
place at Carlisle,
WEAK BACK AND SPINAL -P=S
Pains in the hack number their vie-.
tims in thousands. Only very power -
2 ul and. penetrating remedies will
• reach these distressing complaints, but
lion.'s Nerviline is as sure to cure
th fas anything in this world can be
sure. Rub Neryiline over the sore
parts night and morning, and see how
quiekly it drives out the pain. Five
times stronger than any other. Good
for internal and external use. Large
bottles 25c.
HAVE Youit BYES TESTED, -T. P.
Smith, eye specialist, will be at the
Commercial Hotel, Exeter, Frida,y,
Jan. 31st and Saturday, Feb. 1st. If
your sight is defective don't fail to
have your eyes tested. Consultation
free.
GREAT SIM SRL
It is a case of have to
We must reduce our stock
of stoves and ranges, we
need the space for spring
goods.
HAPPY THOUGHT RANGES,
4 hole, reg 38.00, now 36.00.
6 hole, reg 4.5.00, now 4r.5o.
These have large reservoir.
9,
9
Base -burners
Buck's Prize, reg 23 00, sale
price 20.00.
Garland with oven
price 28 50.
Brilliant with .oven
price j2 50.
Radiant home with 0ven138 oo,
sale price 36 50.
"The last three are double heaters,
30 oo,
3,5,00, sale
sale
otemormietesiamil44emirmIsmainearmassarrentomm
Buck's Stoves am I
Everyone guaranteed,
WOOD 000KSII
Anchor,:reg 20.00 for 18.5o.
Mascott, reg 22.00 for 2000,.
Brilliant, reg 26.00:for 24.00
Honor Bright,reg 29.00 for 27:00
vlanexpesennorninal 311.111,1011M1.41.4AMITIMIMPO
Heaters
coal heater i65'
box stove, reg 3 00 for 2 50
I box stove, reg 6 25 for 5?50
Queen Heater, reg 8 251,for 7 50
Queen Heater, reg 9 75 for 8 75
444.1.1140.0
Range 41 0 acknowleclgedpthe beg,
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HEAMAN
RUCK S AGENCY, EXETER.
P, S. We have just received a shipment of Calf Feed.
OM,
'Calves Cordial, etc