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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1927-12-01, Page 1EXETER TIMES. ESTABLISHED 1873 I AMALGAMATED "EXETER ADVOCATE, ESTABLISHED 1887/DECEMBER 1st, 1924 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 1st, 1927 FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, No. 385LW A BARGAINS!BARGAINS!BARGAINS! e In order to make room for our Christmas stock, every coat must go inside the next two weeks, regardless of prices. Come and get a bargain. ' A few ladies’ coats as low as $5.00 each. Girls’Coats—Several good coats up to fourteen year sizes, clearing at $5.00 each. . A Bargain in Wool Dress Goods at $1.29 yd. 300 Yards of extra fine quality, all wool Ottoman cord, dress goods in navy, black and colors. 40 inches wide, must be sold before stock­ taking. On sale this week, regular price $1.50 yard for $1.19 per yard. Colored Bordered All Linen Tea Towelling at 29c. a yard- Another shipment' of that very popular tea-towelling has just ar­ rived. 22 inches wide, pure linen, white with borders of red, rose, blue gold and mauve. A regular 35c line. Our very special price 29c yard. Christmas Goods ' Our Christmas goods are all on display. We will be glad to have you come in any time and look them over. Come early. ' ’ YOUNG PEOPLE’S INSTITUTE A very successful Young People’s Navy Overcoat Special at $24.00 Regular $29 fine, navy overcoats selling at $24. Men’s good tweed overcoats, great values at $15 and $18. A ♦ *1.Goodrich Zipper Overshoes Get your Goodrich Zippei* low overshoes fliers. Price is just the same as many of the large mail-order houses, and we have all the colors. Also we have the low overshoes with dome fasteners in black, faWn and" grey at $2.75, $3.00 and $3.95. ' , ' ' ' . . t Bedroom Slippers as Gifts Select your bedroom slippers now while our sizes are complete. We have a fine selection for men, women and children. Felt Shoes We keep a full line of felt shoes for men and women, in plain fdlt, fur .trimmed or with leather boxing. PHONE 3?PHONE 32 €iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiniiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin •> BUY HARDWARE FROM A Hardware Store Sharon Public School (S. S. No. 4) Stephen, will hold their. Xmas con­ cert on December 19th. One of the main items of the program will be a play entitled “Too much of a Good Thing.”Keep the date in mind. Quebec Cooks ............ $40 and iip SPECIAL VALUE $75.00 DOHERTY SUPERB ......... $85.00 with warming cabinet and reservoir SEE BEFORE BUYING Quebec Heaters ...... $19 to $23. Heavy hand-made pipes ...... 25c Heavy Elbows ............ 30 and 35c Japanned Coal Hods ............. 50c. Galvanized Coal Hods ............. 85c NOTICE annual Trivitt Memorial will be held on Saturday, MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER j EXETER COUNCIL | On Monday evening about thirty: A regular meetlng o£ the ------- ---„ young ladies met at the home of cipal council was held in the Town Institute was held in the Main St, Miss Grace Creech and presented jian. Absent Councillor Joseph ' United church on Tuesday afternoon Miss Elva Hunkin, bride-elect with a i_>avis. The minutes of the meeting ■ under the auspices of Main St. and miscellaneous shower. Ihe young (jjyjQ October 24th were read and ^ames St. Leagues, the principal lady was completely taken by sur-, approye<j( ----- - • - prise and was presented with a ■ splendid array of beautiful gifts, the presents being brought into the room in a decorated clothes basket. The in re- in a decorated clothes basket, evening was pleasantly spent games and contests followed by freshments. PAST MASTER’S NIGHT Monday evening was past master’s night at Lebanon Forest lodge A. F. & A. M. when the work of the third degree was exemplified with P. M. Thos. Pryde in the master’s chair and all of the other positions being filled by former officers. Past Masters Thos. Fisher and W. J. Beer also ably assisted with the work. An Exetei* Old Boy, Bro. W. J. Snell, of Winnipeg, was^welcom- ed as a visitor and he made a few remarks. Following the business of the evening a sociable time was" enjoyed around the festive board. Sl’ECIAL VALUE Large MEAT CHOPPER $3,50 MAXWELL [special at $1.50 Buy your ROYAL PURPLE STOCK AND POULTRY REMEDIES A Complete Stock SALTS, SULPHURS, SA.LT! PETRE, OYSTER SHELL AND GRIT HAMMERS $1.00 (Guaranteed) The bazaar December 3rd 'in Southcott Bros, vacant'store. Afternoon tea at 3 p., m. Oyster supper will begin at 5.30 p.m. t I j I J $ FLOOR WAX Waverlcy ................... 50c. a lb. Johnston ............ 75c. a lb. Chan .................*........ 75c. a lb. Liquid Wax .... 45, 85c„and $1.45 Electric Floor Waxer to Rent $2.00 per day FOR THE STABLE Cow Ties ...”......*..................... 45c. Stall Fixtures ............................20c* Lanterns ,........... $1.25 and $1.50 Stable Shovels .............. 70c. Stable Brooms ........................... 75c PROPERTY CHANGES ■ Mr. Samuel Chambers has . chased the residence of Mr. Albert Spencer on William St. Mr. Albert Harness has purchased -the residence of Miss Gorle on Wil­ liam St. and is moving from the residence he recently rented from Mrs. Russell. ’■ Mr. Garnet Flynn’ haspurchased the property of Mr. R. Hedden on Laughall St. Mr. Hedden has mov­ ed into the residence recently pur­ chased from Mr. R.' T. Luker. Mr. Albert Camm has sold his residence on 'Main St. to Mr. Clarise Snell, who gets possession in , the spring. Mr. and Mrs. Camm are thinking of moving to Bridgburg where their son Mervin resides. pur- CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Shute, son and daughters >•< Heaman’s Hardware & Paint Store l a Mrs. Shute, son and daughters de­ sire to express their sincere apprecia­ tion to the many friends and neigh­ bors for their acts of kindness and words of sympathy during their re­ cent sad bereavement. Insure! my friend, insure! Take care of your; own future# ■, Supposing your married and can’t save,. a sou, ■'‘"^Supposing your sixty and youl* mort­ gage is due, Supposing the sheriff is after you too Insure! Why hot? Insure! E. c. Harvey General Insurance ' MARRIAGES DAVEY—HUNKIN— In Exeter on Wednesday, November 30th' at the home of the bride’s'parents,. Miss. Elva Iona Huiikin* daughter <bf Mr. and Mrs. Johh Hunkin, to Mr,- Levels Richard Davey, son of Mr, Rd, DaVey, of Stephen, by Rev. D. McTaVish. TILLEY—WITZEL—In Crediton* on Wednesday, November 30th* Edna, daughter of Mr. Wm. Witz el to Mr, Alfred Tilley, of Stephen. BIRTHS w MARDLIN—At Birr on November 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester . Mardlin (jlee Mildred Davis) a daughter, Shirley Kathleen. . deaths RlBtER—in Thedford* oh Novem­ ber 25th, Christina Kibler, relict of the late Joseph Snell, of Exeter in hei* 69 th yeat.THOMPSON—Oh Sunday, Ndvember 27th, at her late residence, Lot 5, don. 4., McGillivray, Mary, belov­ ed wife of Michael Thompson, in her 64th year. We Can Help You to See Better Our method of testing is most plete and our prices moderate. flee hours 9.30 to 12 a.m. and 5 com.- Of« i.ze p.m, Evening by appointment S. FITTON Phone 75w. OPTOMETRIST to, the principal I speaker for the occasion being Rev. IF, Langford, of Toronto, secretary • of tke Religious Education depart­ ment. Fo^r of five representatives were invited from the various young people’s organizations in the district and Brucefield, Kippen, Hensail, i Crediton and Elimville were repre­ sented. The opening exercises in afternoon were conducted by Rev. D. McTavish, Mr. W. G. Medd, M. L.A., gave an address on “Christian Fellowship in our Young People’s League” and Mr. Langford spoke on young' people’s work. A splendid banquet was served by the Main St. young people and about 55 sat down to the tables. Besides enjoying a splendid repast a sociable hour was spent. Following the banquet each society represented was asked to state briefly tjieir difficulties. Mr. Langford opened his remarks by dealing with those difficulties and he set forth the foundation on which all young people’s work rested. The institute from the standpoint of the young people was exceedingly suc­ cessful. i Mr. John Kernick addressed the I Council stating that he had trimmed i the trees on the street and in front of Mr. Andrew Hackney's property and asked pay for twelve hours’ labor. He also stated that he had opened up the drain leading from the street into the cellar, and asked pay for laboi* performed on the street. Per Coultis-Gillespie; That Mr, Kernick be granted the sum of five dollars. Carried. Mr. Herbert Southcott addressed the council regarding the business tax as imposed on the two business properties. The Reeve advised him to pay the tax and then present the tax receipt to the council and they will then deal with the matter. The auditors report for October was read and adopted on motion of Coultis and Williams. Mr. Andrew Hackney was allow­ ed $1.50 being an allowance for Street watering wrongly imposed. The bill as presented from the Dashwood band for services on Armistice day was granted payment for $15.00 as agreed to. The following accounts were read and ordered paid: R. R. Skinner, gravel $143.45; R. G. Seldon, coal for Town Hall $19.55; Ed. Treble, repair account $6.35; Thos. Colling­ wood, cleaning rooms at Town Hall $2.00; P. U. Commission, Water, cement work $12.92; Times-Advo- cate, supplies and printing $22.59; Bert Gillespie, freight and - cartage $19.95; John Norry, labor $7.50; Thos. Sanders, labor $9.60; Ed. Coombes $3.75; H. Lauder $2.25; Geo. Atkinson $1.25; Elmer Reeder $4.25; P. Coleman, team labor $8.25 Thos. Houlden, labor $1.65; E. F. VVillis, constable $4.00; W. Webber, cement $1.80. Cemetery Accounts— Wm. Smith, labor $29.25; Clyde Heywood, teaming manure $20.00. Passed on motion of Williams and Gillespie. Carried. . The meeting was then adjourned by Councillor Gillespie. JOS SENIOR, Clerk i CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. James Hill, of Crediton, cel­ ebrated her 80th birthday on Thurs­ day evening of last week, by enter­ taining a number friends to a fowl three sat down to were beautifully streamers and partook of a very sumptuous repast. A birthday cake with ten candles adorned the centre of the tables. The evening was spent in songs and recitations. Rev. Mr. Hiscocks, pastor of the United church in a short speech extended congrat­ ulations to Mrs. Hill. Although ad­ vancing in years Mrs. Hill enjoys ex­ cellent health and was able to par­ take of all of the good things serv­ ed. She is of a-very Jovial disposi­ tion and enjoyed the occasion as well as anyone present. C Gi­ of relatives and supper. Twenty- the tables which decorated with BURIED IN EXETER The remains of the late Mrs. Wm. Sn^ll, whose maiden name was Grace Westcott, arrived in Exeter Friday evening from Winnipeg and the funeral Saturday afternoon was held from the undertaking parlors of Mr. R. N. Rowe. The deceased who was in her 83r<l^year was born in Exeter, where she”’was united in marriage to the late Wm. Snell, who predeceased her in 1902. For the past twenty years rhe l:r- sided in Winnipeg. The cau^e c. her death was heart trouble and she passed away quite suddenly. One daughter, Mrs. Edward Bissett and cue sen .'.T<_.Ay J., survive and both accompanied the remains to Exeter. The latter left again on Tuesday to return to Winnipeg while Mrs. Bissett is remaining for a time on a visit. FOWL SUPPER A SUCCESS ft>wl supper in the basement James St. United church on FINE FARM SOLD Mr. Harry Elworthy has sold his fine farm adjoining Exeter, on Hu­ ron St. to Mr. Samson McFalls, who recently disposed of his farm at Ne- laval, Sask, and with his wife, son daughter will make their future home here. Mr. McFalls is a bro­ ther of Jas. and Alex McFalls and has been visiting in this community for several weeks. The property he has puchased consists of 140 acres and is one of the best farms in Us- borne. The price paid is $14,000. Possession Will be given in the spring. Mr. and Mrs. Elworthy have not decided what their future plans are but at present they expect to reside in Exeter. The of the Wednesday evening of Last week was a decided success. Over 1050 people /Iawh f.ci.Kloa wore /sat down to the tables that were well laden with delicacies and the wants of the inner man were amply provided for. The supper started shortly after five o’clock and be­ fore eight o’clock the last of the big crowd was seated at the tables. 120 geese were provided for the occa­ sion. Much credit for the success of the occasion is due to Mrs. John Rowe, who headed a splendid com­ mittee to supervise the work. Fol­ lowing the supper a splendid musical program was provided by Mr. W. R. Goulding’s orchestra and other local talent. The ministers of the town conveyed, greetings in short, inter­ esting addresses. ” The proceeds at the door were $633 and altogether over $830.00 was received. The proceeds for both anniversary and fowl supper will amount to over $1,- 700,- Part of the proceeds will be used for paying off the debt on the church organ which will leave the congregation free of debt. DAVEY—HUNKIN NUPTIALS The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hunkin was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday at high noon when their eldest daughter, Elva Iona was united in marriage to Mr. Lewis Richard Davey, son of Mr. Rd. Davey, of Stephen. zThe ceremony was performed by Rev. D. McTavish in the presence of about fifty guests The bride, who was given away by her father took her place ’beneath an arch of evergreen and wax roses to the strains of ‘the Lohengrin’S wedding march played by Miss Grace Creech. The brid'e was lovely in a gown of pale blue georgette, trimmed with, Silver lace and wearing a bri­ dal veil caught with orange blossoms She carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and lilley-of-the-valley. Fol­ lowing the ceremony a very .dainty wedding dinner “was served the din­ ing room being decorated in pink and white. The bride was the reci­ pient of many beautiful gifts includ­ ing a cheque from the groom. The gift to the, pianist was a string of pearls. Mi", and Mrs. Davey left on a short honeymoon to London and Other points, the bride travelling in a dress of navy blue satin-faced crepe with navy-blue needle-point coat ahd hat of gold return they groom’s farm of Stephen, will join with extending best Wishes, trimmings. On their will reside on the on the 4th concession Their many friends the Times-Adtocate in The Mission' Circle of Elimville will hold a bazaar on Friday, De­ cember 9th in the church. Doors open at 7 p.m. Lunch served. Santa Clause will treat children. Come and buy Xmas presents. BEFORE BUYIN^'AN ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINE GET A DEM­ ONSTRATION WITH AN AUTOMA­ TIC. . THIS. IS A SOLID COPPER TUB, ALL METAL FRAME MA­ CHINE, WESTINGHOUSE MOTOR, ’ SIX SHEET CAPACITY, YET ONLY. TAKES 24 INCHES OF FLOOR SPACE, THE EASIEST OPERATED- STRONGEST MACHINE AT ANY­ WHERE NEAR THE PRICE WHICH IS ONLY $119.50 INSTALLED. ' W. J. BEER <■ ft FRIDAY AND SATURDAY December the 2nd and 3rd GLORIA SWANSON ,IN The Love of Sunya' COMEDY “Grampa’s Boy” Admission 15 and 25c. will be held in Grand C oncert Thames Road' United Church Will hold a concert on WED., DEC. 7th at 8 o’clock p.m. The program will be given by the famous Maple Leaf Quartette OF GALT, and will consist of QUARTETTES, SOLOS, READINGS ' ETC. " Done in Masterly Style This concert promises to one of the best ever given in the Thames Road. Church, so come and enjoy a treat. Admission: Adults 50c.; Children 25 if Of Course You Will Want BARN BURNS WITH CROP OF TOBACCO Fire of undetermined origin in the barn of Earl McEwen, on the Lon­ don road a half a mile south of here on Wednesday night of last week completely destroyed the build­ ing and its contents, valued at be­ tween $2,000 and $3,000. The fire was discovered at 10 o’clock, and al­ though the Hensail Fire Brigade re­ sponded to the call the fire had gain­ ed too much headway to get under control. The barn had been rented foi' the season by Garnet Case and Nelson Reichard from Mr. McEwen, who was the was was partly insured. it at present in the West and used for storing tobacco. At time of the fire the building well filled with-dobacco, which destroyed. The contents were DEATH OF MRS. KIBLER The death of Christina Kibler, relict of the late Joseph Snell, came as a surprise and shock to many of her friends here and immediate vic­ inity, 'she having passed away in Thedford on Friday last, in her 69th year. The late Mrs. Kibler had been in her usual health up to with­ in a couple of days of her demise I when pneumonia set in and the end came swiftly. Her maiden name was Christina Siemon, being a daughter of the late Louis Siemon, of Dashwood, where much of her early life was spent. While there she married the late Joseph Snell, private banker, and about 25 years ago, on the appointment of her hus­ band as manager of the Sovereign Bank of Canada here, they moved to Exeter, where the family continued to reside until aftei* the death of Mr. Snell in 1908. From here Mrs. Snell moved to Thedford and a num­ ber of years later married “the late Mr Kibler, of Kitchener and went to that city to live. On the death Of Mr. Kiblef she returned to Thed­ ford to • reside - with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Powell with whom she liv­ ed until lifer death. She is survived by one son, Oscar Snell, of Toronto, and one daughter, Mrs. Powell, of Thedford. Mrs, Kibler was posses­ sed of a lovable and kindly dispos­ ition, which won for her a host of friends. The remains were brought here for burial on Sunday, the Rev. Jas. Foote, pastor of Caven Presby­ terian church, offieiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. W, J. Heaftian, W. W. Taman, Cfc H. Sanders, R. N. Creech and H. S. Walter. Opera House Exeter THURS., DEC. 8th 4 LIBERAL PRIZES AWARDED VALUE $8.00 Euchre to Conunenec at 8:30 sharp OLDE TYME DANCING TO FOL­ LOW, MUSIC MY The McNicol Trio Admission: Gents 48s., Ladies 48c. Tax Extra ■ Christmas Cake — for — CHRISTMAS IT JUST WOULD NOT SEEM COMPLETE WITHOUT A BIG TASTY FRUIT ' CAKE, ONE. OF THOSE OLD-FASHIONED CAKES LADEN WITH DEL­ ICIOUS FRUITS AND MEATY NUTS. Orders taken now for CAKES, FRUIT LOAVES and SHORTBREAD We Specialize in Shortbread GRANT’S BAKERY PHONE S We have this year a larger and better stock of Jewellery for your inspection and we invite you to come in and see that we have a large assortment of WRIST WATCHES FOR LADIES /IND GENTS FROM $4.50 to $50. WALTHAM, ELGIN AND OMEGA SWISS POCKET WATCHES FROM $1.50 to $05.00. Every one fully guaranteed PRINCESS BLUE WHITE DIAMOND RINGS AT $25 to $150.00 . AND OTHER FANCY STONE AND SIGNET RINGS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. We have also a good range of SILVER WARE, CUT GLASS, CHIME CLOCKS, MANTLE CLOCKS, WALL CLOCKS, LADIES’ HAND BAGS, FOUNTAIN PENS, ELEC­ TRIC TABLE LAMPS, CHINA AND CHRISTMAS CARDS. MANY OTHER NOVELTIES THAT MAKE REAL XMAS GIFTS ■* Jeweller S. B. TAYLOR lExeter*. Ont. ■ A MODEL FOR EVERY HOME PRICES RANGING FROM $100.00 ; ALL SIX TUBE SETS “ and up THREE of the LARGEST RADIO MANUFACTURERS in CANADA King, Kolster, Westinghouse^ Manufacturers of BATTERY AND BATTERYLESS RADIO SETS We make; ho claims ourselves, all we ask is a free demonstration iriJ your home and for you to be the judge. SNELL & BOYLE “Exeter Radio Shop”