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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. • poll • 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 - 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. 41111.119410.410.44 itireri COUOD AND WORlt OFF TEE COLD. Laxative Etrome..00ininti Tablets MVO Sr sou in one ay. NO euro, No ay, Price 115 ()mita + " 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 IA . 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, ar 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 0/61141•M O. 4 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, .14411140 HEAMAN RUCK S AGENCY, EXETER. P, S. We have just received a shipment of Calf Feed. OM, 'Calves Cordial, etc