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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1927-05-12, Page 8
R. N. ROWE Removal Sale Hogs, We have a complete range in all the newest Having to vacate our north store owing to the building having been sold we will give some real bargains in all lines to clear out our big stock in this building. Come and get some of the bargains. All the new Shades and Styles in Straw, Sailor, Lq horn and Panama Sport Trousers Come in and look them over THE EXETER TIMF.S-ADVOCATE THUR^DAV,. MAY J 2 th, W. W. TflMflN Merchant Tailor and Gents* Outfitter I A Splendid Garden? Plenty of Feed WE HAVE IT IN LARGE QUANTITIES, GOOD AND CHEAP. FLOUR BEG. HARVEY BROS. Ontario B BEST OF1 IT. COME IN AND GET A WK HAVE CHICK FEED, CHEAP. IT WILL MAKE THEM GROW. SPECIAL FERTILIZER FOR GARDENS. GET SOME. W ELL, WE CAN HELP YOU TO SECURE IT. WE HAVE A Good Chickens? Safe Securities First Mortgages Provincial Bonds Trust Co. Mortgage Bonds Dominion of Canada Bonds Any Term of Years—Interest 5 to 6 per cent. GLADMAN?& STANBURY YOUR SUMMER COTTAGE p-Is it as Attractive Inside as Out? MAKE your summer cottage comfortable and home-like *’* with Gyproc Fireproof partitions and ceilings, , At small cost the’ whole interior may be transformed into attractive, cosy rooms. Write for free booklet—"My Home.” It will tell you how Gyproc, Roeboard Gypsum Insulating Slieatldhg and Insulex will reduce your fuel bill from 20 to 40%. THE ONTARIO GYPSUM CO., LIMITED, PARIS, CANADA 152 Fireproof/ Wallboard J For Sale By u The Ross-Taylor Co0*Ltd» W< E. Pfaff ----- ........................................................................................................................ Exeter, Ont* Kensal!, Ont. Exeter Markets Wheat $1.25. Oats 50c. Barley 60c. Manitoba flour §4.05, Blended Flour $4.15. Pastry flour $3.65. Feed floui’ $2.00. Bran $1.70 Shorts $1.75. Creamery butter 47c. Dairy butter 40. 43. extras 28c. seconds 23 c, pullets 23 c. locals Look for Southcott Bros. Reduction Sale advertisement on another page, Dr. and Mrs. J. Ward and fanUly. spent the weekend in London. Mrs. ThOs. Kernick, of Toronto, is visiting with Mrs. M. Sheere. Miss Verna Brock, of Winchelsea, spent the week-end with her cousin, Miss Ina Jaques. Mrs. F. Fowler and son Donald, of Walkerton visited with M’r, and Mrs. Geo. Jaques last week. Mr. Ellis Tapp, of Parkhill, spent the week-end with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Rd. Tapp. Mrs. Bert. Clarke was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, Tuesday afternoon for treatment. Mrs. M. Heywood and Pooley, of Winchelsea, Thursday with Mrs. Geo. Mr. . and Mrs. Thos. Newell and son David, of Stratford, visited with Mr. and Mrs. It. N. Creech on Sun day. Miss Celia Christie, of Stephen, has accepted a position as stenogra pher at Hogarth’s Baby Chick Hat chery. Mr. Harold Wood, who has been attending pharmacy in Toronto, has returned home after completing his course. Mr. Frank Taylor was called to Elkton, Mich., Saturday evening owing to the serious illness of liis brother, Charles. He returned home Monday, . Mr. Cliff. McEvoy, of Wingham, spent Sunday with' his mother in town. “' - - — a new Nash sedan. Mrs. Banes returned home Friday, evening from Victoria Hospital, London, where she was receiving' treatment foy a week. • . Earl Christie, of Stephen under went an operation for the removal of his tonsils on Monday of last week at Dr. Fletcher’s hospital. Mrs. Clinton Sweet and daughter, Irene, underwent operations for the removal of their tonsils at Dr. Fletcher’s hospital on. Thursday of last week. ., , • . Mrs. Phillip Rowcliffe, has return ed to her home in London, after vis iting for three weeks with Mr. and Mrs. E-. Rowcliffe and other rela tives in and around Exeter. Mrs. D. Russell, Mr. Earl Russell and Miss Bertha motored over from Detroit and with relatives, panied them and visited with parents at Zurich. Mrs. John Snell returned an urday after visiting in Windsor Sarnia for some weeks. Mr. Eacrett, wife and daughter accomp anied her home to visit for a days. A thunder storm passed over district early Monday morning companied by a heavy downpour of rain. The land was in need of a shower. We haven’t heard of any damage caused by the lightning. Mrs. Hillery Horton was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, on Fri day evening last for further treat ment. Mr. Horton was called down Sunday. From latest reports we understand she is getting along nicely. The engineers who have been sur veying the ditches for drainage on the London Road from Elginfield to Clinton, have completed their work and left Wednesday for Mitchell. Where they will survey the road from Mitchell to Harriston. The James St. Ladies Aid held their regular meeting on May 5th with a good attendance. Three new members were added. Plans were made for the holding of a strawberry festival. Refreshments were served the hostesses being Mrs. McTavish, Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. Sheere and Mrs. Rowe. Dr. Roulston desires to announce that he will be absent from his of fice the greater part of next week (16tli to 20th) whilst attending the Dominion Dental Convention being held at Toronto. During his ab sence, his assistant, Miss Rowcliffe will be in the office and will make any appointments desired. Mr. Elmore Harness, of Clinton, wlio recently purchased the barber business of Mr. F. MJ. Boyle, was unable to take possession Monday owing to the illness of his son Max well with pneumonia. He expects to come to Exeter next week. Mr. Czar Harness, of Detroit, is return ing to town to work with his brother. , The three-storey brick building of S. Martin & Son on Main St. has been partly torn down the wreckers doing ‘fast work. The ground floor is to be divided into two stores and the ceiling is being lowered three feet. The second storey will be made into an up-to-date piano sales room. During the alteration S. Mar tin & Son are occupying the rooms at the rear of the old Commercial Hotel. Miss Emily Frayne was operated on Wednesday for the removal of her tonsils, Mr, and Mrs. H. P. Wilken, of St. Thomas, spent Sunday with the lai- ter’s mothers, Mrs. A. E. Marshall. Six pages of the Tinies-Advocate are being printed at home this week and will contain news of local in terest. Mr. Walter Westcott, who lias been ill for some time is quite low at the home of his sister, Mrs. Geo. Easter brook. Exeter High School is entering a track team in the Track and Field Meet of the Western Ontario Second ary Schools Association. The meet will be held at the Western Univers ity Oval, London, on Saturday after noon, May 21st, The school would be glad of any support from the citizens of town, especially any who would take an auto load of scholars to the city. How many of our citizens are aware that -tile town bell has not been rung since the first of the month? The practice of ringing it at seven o’clock, at the noon hour and at six o'clock has been discontin ued. The town fathers felt that the ringing of the bell had served its purpose and by discontinuing meant a saving of $75.00 a year the ratepayers. it to Miss Ethel spent last Jaques. Mr. McEvoy has purchased spent the week-end Mr. M. Hey accom- liis COMING SOON Sat- and Ray few this ac- “A GAY DECEIVER,” a 3-act comedy, Exeter Dramatic Club, under the direction of Mrs. N. J. Dore, Watch for date and further particulars next week. MINISTER AT FULLARTON IS INVITED TO ILDERTON Rev. A. E. Hopper, ministerRev. A. E. Hopper, minister in charge of the United church at Ful- larton for several years has been in vited to accept charge of the United church at Ilderton. The invitation has been accepted by Mr. Hopper, subject to the approval of the church -settlement committee. The transfer, if approved, will he effec tive on July 1 of this year. Rev. W. It. Vance, who has been in charge of the church at Ilderton, is retir ing becoming effective July 1st. OATEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. James Foot®, B.A., Minister 10 a.ML-’-Sunday School 11 ja.m.—“The Title, Dignity and Honour of- Jesus of Nazareth.” Holy Communion, 7 pan-—“The Hero of St. Ignace.” Friday at 8 p.m., preparatory service. Rev. Mr, Jones of Trivitt Mem orial church will preach. Why Not Get the Best? SCRANTON COAL, all sizes and SOLVAY COKE with the good old reputation. Why pot order your supply today? Spring prices are: Stove $15.50; Egg and Nut Coal $15.QQ; Nut Coke $12.00 delivered. 10c. per ton per month will be added after 30 days. H. T. ROWE “The Sacrament of the Lord’s ’ Supper at both Services” 11 a.m.—“The Office of an Elder.’ Ordination Sermon. Installation of newly elected elders and ception of new members at close of morning service. 3 p.m.—Sunday School. 7 p.m.—“James, the Bold Enthus iast.” 8th in the series on “Des- ciples of Jesus.” Every member of the church is ur gently requested to be present at the morning service. Anyone wish 's ing to unite with the church, either by letter or on profession of faith please notify the pastor before Saturday evening. dia- tlie the The the HAD A ( LOSE CALL Mr. Wm. C. Kidd. St. Marys coal man had a close squeak for his life recently at the coal sheds. Mr. Kidd opened the bottom slot in a coal car and when the black monds failed to pour out of hopper, he went up on top of load to give them a start, moment Mr. Kidd stepped on coal it started to move and before- he could step back he began to Sink. Help was summoned and they were able to shovel Mr. Kidd out before he was smothered by the coal but by the few moments it took them to get on the job he had almost disappeared in the pit. The coal was over the top of his head and only liis upstretched hand show ed where he was. JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH CANADA Rev. D. McTavish, Pastor W. R, Goulding; A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir-Leader PIANO -TUNING S. BOARDMAN Formerly 10 years With Heintzman & Co. and Gerhard Heintz man. Phone S. Martin & Son, Exeter. Have Your Eyes * Examined To-day There’ is nothing to be gained delaying that eye examination,* There is much to be lost. Each day that your eyes are under; a strain makes it more difficult for your Optometrist to give you, t&tjg- factory glasses You will be surpi'ised at the thor oughness of our methods—and will be pleased with the Call today and about your eyes. glasses. learn the truth John Ward CHIROPRACTOR & OPTICIAN ‘ MAIN ST. EXETER, ONT. PHONE 70 re- the Before you buy your new Suit for spring get prices elsewhere and get a* sample of cloth. When you do this call in and see me and see what you can save. Also when you want any Cleaning, Pressing or Repairing done call 193 and T. H. Elliott will call for your clothes and deliver them, Sylvester B. Taylor ’ Jeweller, — Exeter; Fitton’s Old Stand WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING GUARANTEED *n* • 1927 BLAIN STREET UNITED CHURCH Rev. F. E. Ciysdale, Pastor 11 a.m.- 3 pan — 7 Dead.”—“If Love were ■Sunday School. p.m.—“A Perplexing The pastor will preach at both ser vices. Everybody come. 1847 CANADA LIFE TJie Oldest Assurance Co, in Canada B. M. BRANCIS , Phone 164, Exeter SAFETY RAZOR BLADES SHARPENED (any. make) SINGLE~EDGE ........................ DOUBLE EDGE ...................... Perfect Edge Guaranteed W. S. COLE, DRUGGIST RL.I..I. I — 1 I.. ........ ....I ||„ , ... .. 4© Messenger” THE SALVATION ARMY (Over Southcott Bro's. Store) Captain aiul Mrs. A. J. Whitfield Officers in charge Sunday—“Holiness” 11 a.m. Sunday School 3 p.m. Sunday—-“Salvation” 7 p.m. Come once, and you will come again 1874 1927 The London Life Insurance Co. W. C. PEARCE, AGENT- Exeter. Phone 13 0W. Residence, Ann St. two blocks west of Ford Garage U.U LEWIS BUILDING and CONTRACTING a Homes and Barns ■ ESTIMATES AND SUGGESTIONS# GLADLY FURNISHED Phone 16 2w John St. East, Exeter? W. R. Goulding BUS SERVICE FROM EXETER TO LONDON And return, daily, except Sunday, calling at Centralia, M'ooresville, Clandeboye and Lucan. Bus leaves Exeter every Monday, at 7:30 a.m. arriving in London at 9 a.m. Leayes all other days at leave London at Exeter at 6 p.m.. ter 138,; Lucan, Metcalf 409. J. 8 a.m. Returning 4:30 p.m., due in Phone calls, Exe- 13' r 3; London, C. HOWARD. HURON & ERIE DEBENTURES Authorized by Government i as Trustee Investments The interest is paid upon $100.00 or more years. Applications for same ed at any time by CARLING & \D RLEY Barristers Ac., Exeter, Ont. A. T. C. 51. Organist and Choirmaster James St; United Church Instruction in Piano Vocal Organ Theory, Supervisor of Music in Schools Concert Engagements Accepted! Studio, Main St. Box 57, Phone 19& EXETER, ONT.- half yearly for 1 to 5 are accept- E. C. Harvey & E. V. Hogartho — Agents — Mutual Life of Canada EXETER ONTARIO MOTHERS’ DAY SERVICES Main St. United church held SpecialMothers’ Day celebration on. Sunday. Rev. Capt. Edwards, of London, preached a splendid sermon on “Mother” at the morning service. In the ’afternoon ' a special service was held by the Sunday School. A full orchestra provided excellent music. Mrs. Wickwire’s class of girls sang and a splendid violin sel ection was given by Master Russel Mills, of Woodham. Mr. C. E. Tuckey and Capt. Edwards gave splendid addresses. Mrs. E. Follick, Sr., who will celebrate her 90th birth day on Friday, was presented with a white flower by the supt., Mr. B. W. F. Beavers, as being the oldest mother present. The mother to come the longest distance was Mrs. D. Rus sell, of Detroit. Mothers' Day was fittingly cele brated in James St. church on Sun day. At - the morning service a Mothers’ choir led the singing and a special baptismal service was held when four children were baptised, being children of Mr. and Mrs. G. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. L. Richards and Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeffrey. The pastor preach ed special sermons both morning and evening. In the afternoon a special service by the Sunday school was held, in, the auditorium, when a special Mothers’ Day program was carried out. Special music was furnished by the orchestra.. A very line address was given by Miss Mc Kenzie. Master Harold Ross told a story and a solo was sung by Mr. W. R. Goulding with Mr. Geo. Grant as accompanist. a WANTED—Apprentice. One with with some experience, preferred. Apply to Mrs. Smith, Dressmaker. 5-12-ltp. A town is made beautiful'and at tractive by each one doing 'his or her share. If each one keeps his lawn and the boulevard opposite well and trimmed with flowers here and there the whole town would be pretty; wouldn’t it? It’s a case of “You in your small corner and I in mine.” FOR SALE—House room brick dwelling; conveniences. Apply Howey, Exeter. and lot, All to 8 modern Beatrice 5-12-2tc Ap-House and two lots for sale, ply to Mrs. Caleb Heywood. 5-5-3tp FOUND—On May 3rd a • stray female fox terrier dog. Owner com municate with undersigned, phone 150. 5-12-ltp FOR SALE—Good Jersey . Apply to Dr. A. B. Gibson, phone 99. Exeter. 4-21-t£ COW. HYDRO ELECTRIC Wiring and installing, guaranteed workmanship, at reasonable cost. Repairing stoves and motors a spe cialty. Estimates gladly furnished free.—Davis & Wells. 4-28-tfc FOR SALE — Overland touring car in running condition will be sold cheap. Apply at Times-Advocate. CANADIAN NATIONAL RAIYWAYH EARNINGS The gross earnings of the Can adian National Railways for the Period !uded APril 30tli, .1927, were $6,926,597.00 as compane'd with $6,323,656.65 for the corresponding Peuod- of 1926, ail .increase of $602,- 940.35 or ten per cent. A woman who really adores child ren hardly ever thinks it necessary to say so.**« The only males of this era wlio boss the household are under three years of age >i * * * * * * * * A husband is a mall who gets a flow of virtue when he empties his own ash tray.**« «** * * * White lies aren’t really white There’s always a suggestion of yel low in them. * * * * * * * * * , It must be awful to be a go-getter, and do a lot of going and very little getting. ❖ * * *** * ** Job suffered almost everything ex cept a neighbor’s kid doing a Violin lesson. . ... u . ****** ***A true feminist is one who speaks of my house, out income and his debts. . Baby Chicks $10.50 per hundred and upwards according to quality and quantity. Day old, 3 weeks and 8 weeks ac cording to requirement. Bred-to- lay Rocks and $. C. W. Leghorns. Custom hatching $4.00 to $5,00 per hundred according to quantity. Brooder stoves supplied on request. W. F. ABBOTT, EXETER MAKE THIS TEST For head colds, Quinsy, Catarrh, Cough, Bronchitis, Croup, Sore Throats and Tonsil Ills, Mrs. Sybilla Spahrs Tonsilitis treats with GOOD results or money back. HOWEY’S DRUG STORE & Tobacco Planters \ in stock the New is a good sturdy TOWN SHIV OF STEPHEN COURT REVISION is hereby given that a Revision of the Assessment Notice Court of Roll of the Township of $tephen, will hold its first meeting in the Town Hall, Crediton, on Thursday, 26tli day of May, 1927, 10.00 a.m. HENRY EILBER, Clerk, Crediton,5-5-3tc DEPARTMENTAL EXAMS TO START ON JUNE 20th We now have Idea planter. It _ machine with the latest improve ments. Call and see it. We have- some’ good second hand stiff-tooth- cultivators, spreaders and riding plows. Let us meet your require ments in roofing, garage, barn door track, hay car track, etc. Free re pairing done on cream separators* charges only for new parts required*. Arthur Jones x MASSEY-HARRIS AGENT* Z3-SS1 'll Ont. will and 5th, High JVot in a PRICE Class Departmental examinations open on Monday, June 20th, will conclude on Tuesday, July according to announcement, school entrance candidates will write their exams on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 28, 29 and 30, while the English-French model en trance will take place on the same dates. Lower school examinations are scheduled for Friday. Monday, Tues day, Wednesday and Thursday, June 24, 27, 28, 29 and I Upper school tests entire period. The subjects in 1 upper school exams ture, chemistry, geometry, British history, physics, composition, alge bra, ancient history, music, French, Latin, German, Greek and Spanish authors and composition. 30. will Middle occupy middle and the andthe s include litera- geometry, Woodham The property formerly known as the old “Plymouth Methodist Church” and which for a number of years was used as a dwelling-house, has been purchased by Messrs. Sid ney Mills and Reginald Doupe, of Woodham who infend wrecking the building and using the lumber for colony houses on their respective poultry ranches. Newspapers are pretty generally cussed for- not printing the news— about the other fellow. * * « l!< * $ Stowed prunes are specially ob noxious Just beind a steering wheel. but in a VALUE Class McLAUGHLIN-BUICK stands alone-— not in its price, which it Shares with others — but in its VALUE, which it shares with none. During the past nine years the public of this continent has invested more of its automobile dollars in McLaughlin - Buick than in auy£1 other make of gear-shift car. And McLaughlin-Buick, true to its purpose ^nd promise, has constantly striven to improve its quality—to better its value. The economies effected through McLaughlin-Buick’s volume of sales have been utilized to enrich still further the quality of the car — by such im provements as the Sealed Chassis, the Torque Tube Drive, Mechanical Four-Wheel Brakes, an Engine Vibrationless Beyond Belief and the increased luxury and refinement of McLaugh lin-Buick Fisher Bodies. •McLaughlin-Buick is today, as always the ONLY car in its value-class. ULRIC SNELL, Exeter Dealer for McLaughlin Pontiac Cars I ’ V * ’ MfLAUGHUN-BUICK ..a A.A.i’X**'... A^.T.0 M 111 MaAttoWwjba tt>te K-WfU j tyjgglu*. 5^ Mill