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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1927-12-29, Page 1E^S^R TIMES, ESTABLISHED 1873 JBXETER ADVOCATE, ESTABLISHED 1387 i amalgamated /DECEMBER 1st, 1924 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY!MORNING, DECEMBER 29th, 1927 FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, No. 281 ff PHONE 32PHONE 3? Dome Before we Take Stock Will be repeated on $1.75 » Heaman’s Hardware & Paint Store MONDAY AND TUESDAY January 2nd and 3rd RIN-TIN-TIN, in ‘Tracked by the Police’ COMEDY USUAL ADMISSION Friday, December 30th rVe Extend to All our Best Wishes for a Happy and Pros perous New Year OPERATION FOB APPENDICITIS Mrs. Chester Lee> wife of the pro prietor of the Central Hotel wgs taken seriously ill with appendicitis on Saturday and late that evening underwent an operation at Dr. Flet cher’s hospital. She is getting along as well as pected. SON-IN-LAW PASSES Mr. and Mrs, John W. . ceived word on Wednesday of last week of the death of their son-in- law, Mr. Joseph McTavish, who passed away at his farm ia North Easthope, neax* Shakespeare, follow ing a short illness of pneumonia. The deceased was aged 60 years. He is survived by his bereaved widow, whose maiden name was Miss Jen nie Taylor, and four sons and one daughter. ACCIDENT ‘ Miss Addie Kernick. of Exetei’ North, is confined to her ’bed hav ing suffered a‘serious accident when a cow fell over on her. Miss Ker nick had gone into the stall where the animal was tied ami' the animal not noticing her approach became frightened’ and gave a jump. It slipped and fell over on 'Miss Ker nick dislocating hei* knee and badly tearing some of the ligaments. Dr. H. J. Browning dressed the wounds. Miss Kernick is in care of a nurse. SANTA CLAUS FUND The citizens of -Exetei’ are to be ! congratulated on the splendid re sponse to the Santa Claus Fund, The ladies in charge of the distribution were able to make a number of glad hearts at Christmas. The amount 'acknowledged last week wasi $3 6. Subscriptions later .. received were: One dollar each from Rev. C. J. i Mporhouse., J. R. Hind, Alex Pur- i don, W. E. Middleton,, Dr. Atkin son, S. M. Sanders, Thos. Pryde, H. , T. N. Reynolds, Miss Carlfhg, W. J. ‘Hern, C. H. Sanders and 50c. each from W. Andrew, W. Cutbush and a ‘ ‘ - to at present can be ex- Taylor re- friend, bringing up the total $48.50 LONDON MAN AVINS TURKEY A great dear of interest centred ■ > A great dear of interest centred in- the guessing contest p <t on by Mr. H. C. Riwrs, butcher, dicing the few days befdte Christmas. The public were invited to guess the weight of a baby beefrand over 8()0 guesses were, wasweighed Saturday' night and tipped 'the scales at '327. The first guess the right weight was Mr. 1-. Edworthy, of London, who received a handsome turkey. Mr. G. Vivian, of Mitchell, won second prize, a goose. The other winners were Miss Greta Harness, jAdred Simmons and Percy Passmore, all guessing the cor rect weight. N M t New Year s Greetings to ail dur Customers and Friends May the year 1928 be a Happy one for the people in the vicinity of Exeter Half Price on All As we want to clear we have cut the price in two WOOD CUTTERS should use Samson Axes ............. $2.00 444 Axes .......................... (both guaranteed) Nothing Better in CROSS CUT SAWS Racer Saws .................... $8.00 Black Diamond, Saws ........ $6.50 Handles .................. 60c. per pair TINSMITHING and FURNACE WORK PLUMBING and IRON PIPING May it be one of increased prosperity, pleasure and profit. * Nominations W. D. Sanders and O. B. Snell will contest the Reevesliip for Fifth time. Seven in field for Council. Names as they will appear on Ballot are: H. Bierling, E. J. Christie, Eli Coultis, B. M. Francis, II. O. Rivers, J. M. Southcott, and Geo. Williams; four to be elected.— For Public utilities, H. E. Huston and Wm. Ward—For Board of Education, G. S. Atkinson, H. J Browning, W. H. Dearing, F. J Delbridge and J. Elston;. three to be elected. FOB REEVE rors which appeared in the financial w ™ ,1. t ™ x report. The balance brought for-Sandeis, W. D., moved by J. Elston ward at the beginning of the yeax* 3.11 ci x« J ones* j ~~ ** Snell, C. B., moved by S, Powell and (hand was $403 6. Hy. Parsons. L 1 was $3253.00. The balance on 7' . The treasurer's report last year showed a balance of _ n . $5,663,45 but after paying certainBeavers, B. W. F., moved by B. M. debenture coupons the amount was Francis and Rd. Hunter. Francis, B. M., moved by J. W. Po well and J. W. Hern. FOR COUNCIL Ford, Herb., moved by F. Delbridge and Sid. Sanders. Heywooil, EslL moved by W. J. Carl-' ing and Hy. Parsons. Coultis, Eli, moved by L. Day and Thos. Sanders. Bierling, Hy., nxoved by W. J. Carl ing and B, M. Framcis. Williams, Geo., moved by Wm, Ward and J. Elston. Weekes, Dr. W. E., moved by B. M. Francis and Rd. Hunter. Francis, Birtle M., moved by C. F. Hooper and J. R. Hind. Christie, E. J., moved by Rd. Hunter . and B. M. Francis. Greive, J. H., moved by J. W. Hern and C. F. Hooper Penhale, L. J., moved by W. H. Dear ing and E. M. Dignan, , reduced to $3253.00. This year street watering account showed an expenditure of $2429. The council purchased two car-loads of calcium chloride. Of this amount the county paid $666 for what was put on at the cemetery, etc. There is still some of it left.. iMr. Sanders said that the taxes had been lowered to the extent of 3 3-10 mills in the face of a raise of 1 2-10 mills in county rate and also in the raise of county assessment. He thought careful management had been exercised last 1 year and believed greater reductions can be made. In 1929 town deben tures will mature amounting to $2000. The cemetery account had a surplus. Geo. N. Williams over also to | Rivei’s, H. C. moved by E. M Dig- x-. i • uan and F. J. Wickwire. Amy, Moses, moved by E. M. Dignan, and F. J. Wickwire. Southcott, J. M., moved by J. W. Po well and Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers. May, Frederick, moved by J. A. lins and Mrs. Beavers. Rol- eatre FRIDAY AND SATURDAY December the 30th and 31st LILLIAN GISH IN ‘The Scarlet Letter’ Admission 15 and 35c. HUNKIN—HAMILTON A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Thames Road manse on "Sat urday, December 24th when Eliza beth Irene, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.' Wm. A. Hamilton, was united in marriage to Nelson J. Hun“ kin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hunkin. Rev. G. M. Chidley officiated. The bride wore a dress of black-beaded georgette lace trim med over flame-colored satin. She wore a metallic hat, with black sa tin slippers and also wore a coat of black fur fibre, grey fur trimmed over her costume. Following the ceremony they returned to the home of the bride’s parents where a wedd ing dinner was served. They reside on the groom’s farm in borne. FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES OFFICERS INSTALLED will Us- Huston, H. E., moved by B. M. Fran cis and J. R. Hind. Ward, Wm., moved by C. F. Hooper and W. Cutbush. FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION Dearing-, W. H., moved by Hy. Par sons and W. J. Carling. Browning, Dr. H. J., moved by Rd. Hunter and B. M. Francis Atkinson, Dr. G. 8., moved by J. A. Stewart and Rd. Hunter Soutlicott, J. M., nioved by Mrs. Beavers and J. W. Hern. Delbridge, F. J. moved Roulston and E. M. moved by E. M. Southcott. Elston, J., and J. We Can Help Yon to See Better Our method of testing la most com plete and our prices moderate. Of* fice hours 9.30 to 12 a.m. and il.lt to 5 p.m.Evening by appointment S. FITTON ' Phono 76w. OPTOMETRIST TO TH,®'RATEPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF EXETER - I am agntj?' appealing to the elec tors of the Villnjge of Exeter for their support and ^xiuence to elect me to the position of peve. ,-..,1 wish to thank those who me in the past- and witW the interest of our village at heart and the soli citation of many friends;! am again appealing to the Electors, To one and all I wish a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. (’. B. SNELL Exeter, Dec. 26, 1927 To the Ratepayers of Exeter, Ladies and Gentlemen: — My name will appear again on the ballot paper as candidate for Reeve ship and I take this means of solicit ing your support on~the merit of my past record, having, at all times honored the wish of the people to the best of my ability; and will con tinue to do so if elected. It will be impossible to see you personally, but if there are any questions you would like to ask, I will be pleased to answer them if I can. Thanking you for your hearty support in the past, and wishing you ” the compliments of the season. I am your obedient servant, W. D. SANDERS TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF EXETER Ladies and Gent’emen,— I am again in the field for the Council and if I have merited your Support in the past I solicit your vote and .in fluence for my re-election. We ex-' tend to one and all our best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year.Mr. Williams as chairman of the Finance Com., stated he was the youngest member of the council. He had always workred for the best in terests of the town. The taxes had been lowered and citizens had not found much fault with tha't. There seems to be a difference of opinion’' about the ringing of the town bell. He had qualified for the position and his name would be found on the bal lot. ELI COULTIS H. E. Huston Mr. Huston stated that he had had everything desirable in munic- pal office except councillor. He had been in Exeter for forty years an^ was proud of the village. He paid splendid tribute to Mr. J. R. Hind, chairman of the Utilities sion, whom he termed a very effi cient officer. The assets commission are nearly and require careful and handling. If you want me there for another term, he J. R. Hind Com’1''is- of the $1000,000 judicious I will be said. Mr. Hind, chairman of the Public Utilities Commission, spoke for a short time. He said that the town (Continued on page four.) TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF EXETER “Ladies and Gentlemen,—I aifMar • the field for re-election to the Coun cil and I take this opportunity of so liciting your vote and influence in my behalf. If elected I will serve you to the best of my ability. Season’s greetings to all. GEO. N. WILLIAMS TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE * - VILLAGE OF EXETER Ladies SKO-d Gentlemen,—Your vote and influences. is respectfully solicit ed to elect me .a councillor for the village of Exeter? able to personally canvas all the electors but will promise you that if elected I will give my best in the * town’s interest. Wishing you the season’s greetings. * HY. BIERLING by G. F. Dignan. M. Dignan who havewar horses, votes at municipal elect- TO TO THE RATEPAYERS OF EXETER bEATFiS •REERY—In Stfatliroy on Dec. 14, William Creery, aged 88 years. HcTAVISH—In the Tp. of North- Easthope on December 21st, Mr, Joseph McTavlsh, son-in-law of Mr. Jdhn W, Taylor, aged 60 yrs. BkCKNEY—-In Exeter, on Mdnday, ■December 26th, Andrew Hackney, ■ aged 65 years and 6 months. tODGERT—In Exeter on Wedne^ f day, December 28th iTYi^lwary ' Ann HodgerL aged 63 ^®r0 and 2 8 days. Funeral FrH«Y'at' two o*elock from the hqjjffe of her bro- fcher-ln-laW* John CARD OF THANKS Mrs. McNicoL of the Exeter Hos pital, Wishes to express her thanks to Miss Ross and the pupils of the 4th form of the ’Exeter High School for their Christmas donation and al so to the Crediton Women’s Insti tute for tlie donation of $10.00 kt The operators of the Exeter Central Telephone Office wish to thank the many subscribers Who so kind ly remembered them during the Christmas season and also to wish them a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. St. John’s night was celebrated by Lebanon Forest lodge A.F. & A.M., Tuesday evening by the installation of the officers for the coming year. The officers are Wor. Mas., Bro. G. O. Thompson; I. P. M., Wor. Bro. W. Frayne; Sr. War., Bro. H. S. Walter; Jr. War., Bro. Ed. Howald; Sr. Dea con, Bro. Wm. Pomfret; Jr. Deacon, 'Bro. G. F. Roulston; Chap. Bro. Jas. Foote; Sr. S., Bro. G. S. Atkinson; Jr. S-, Bro. M. R. Complin; Tyler, Bro. S. Sweet; Secretary, Wor. Bro. R. N. Creech; Treas., V. Wor. Bro. I C. H. Sanders; Director of Cer., Wor. By the request of many o.f the ' Br0# y/. w. Tainan; Board of G. P., town folks the Salvation Army will Wor> Br0. \y. J. Heaman, J. A. Ste- be repeating their Christmas con- j wart, Et M> Dignan, Thos. Pryde and cert again in the basement of the - — — ’ ’’’ Main St. United Church EXETER The Salvation Army Christmas Concert' i at 8 p.m. We would like to see a full house for the occasion so everybody come along and bring the children. SPECIAL MUSIC ADMISSION 25c. C. J. MOORHOUSE, Chairman Wm. Frayne. The work of install ing the officers was ably performed by Wor. BrO. W. W. Taman, assisted by Wof. “ Heaman, nan and the work gree was Bros. T. S. Woods, W. J. J. A. Stewart, E. M. Dig- C. H. Sanders. Following of the evening a fourth de- o_____served and short addresses were made by the new officers. on Tues- Mr. and (William BIRTHS SIMS—In Exeter Hospital, day, December 27th, to Mrs. wm. Sims, a son Evan.) BRAY-—In Exeter Hospital, day, December 27, to Mr. . John Bray, of Ushorne, a son on Tues- and Mrs, MARRIAGES HUNKIN-— HAMILTON—At Road manse on Saturday, her 24th, Miss Elizabeth Irene, oldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. A. Hamilton, to Mr*. Nelson J. Hunkin, youngest sen of Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Hufikin, by ’Rew G. M. Chidley, Thames Decent- CHRISTMAS TABLEAU An. interesting and Christmas service was James St. United church — .-.Ji. _ evening by the pastor, Rev. D. Mc- Tavish, the choir and young people of the congregation. The story of the nativity was presented in tab leau and sohg to an audience that almost .filled to capacity the large auditorium. Four scenes, including the temple with Zacharias burning incense before the multitude, the annunciation, the shepherds in the fields and a visit to Bethelem by the shepherds and wise nien, interspers ed by Christinas songs by the choir, were shown on a stage specially ar ranged and lighted far the occasion, and the rapt silence with which the audience watched an?l listened bore evidence of made upon beautiful staged in on Sunday the pfoidund impression the entire congregation, Ladies and Gentlemen:—Having served you on the School Board for the last four year’s and being nomin ated for a. third term I have decided to stand for re-election. Sorry I was not able to be at the meeting Mon day night to explain my views. I would like to see our public school children out of the Library and back in their own school where they should be. I am glad to see re newed interest in the field. If you feel that you can put your confi dence in me for anothei’ term I will The try as in the past to do what you elected me fe”. Wishing you all, the compliments of the season. Youx' humble servant / ’ W. H. DEARING i‘ Two old battled for ions in Exeter for the past four years will again contest the reeveship when W. D. Sanders, the retiring reeve, and Chas. B. Snell, appeal to the electors for their votes at the polls next Monday. Nominations for the various mun icipal offices were held at the Town Hall Monday at noon with Clerk J. Senior presiding. There was a good turn-out; a lively interest shown aud a big slate nominated, meeting adjourned until the evening 1 elected me for. when Mr. Senior again presided and the hall was nearly filled. AV. D. Sanders first was pre Reeve W. D. Sanders was the speaker and he said that he pleased that the council could _ sent a report that they need not be ashamed of. It was the result of earnest endeavor and strict applica tion. The best thing to boost a town is to show the people they are not taxed to death. His ambition the past four years had been to keep the taxes down. Some towns to-day are heavily in debt because they have been over boosted. .Speaking of the county council Mr. Sanders said it was a small par liament, spending over $300,000. At the time he represented Stephen Tp. the amount was about $80,000. Mr. Sanders again referred to the equal ization of the county when the ass essment of the urban municipalities was reduced fifty per cent, of the assessment placed upon valuators, which meant of about one thousand year. The county tax year Was 4 1-10 mills and this year it was 5 3-10 mills. The largest part of the expenditure of the county is for good roads. Last year the Exeter council pur chased a fire truck for $1300 that originally had cost $3500 and Exeter now hbd the best fire fighting equip ment itt Western Ontario. The speakewdeait with a few minor er* them by the a difference dollars a rate last TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF EXETER Ladies and Gentlemen,—I have en deavored to serve you on the Board of Education for the past two years and am just nicely getting an insight into the work. I solicit youi* vote and influence foi1 my re-election. Season’s greetings to all. FRANK DELBRIDGE TO If on i Will THE RATEPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF EXETER you want me to represent ydu tllO Public Utilities Of TOxetoT *** l need your vote on Monday. H. E. HUSTON I THE RATEPAYERS OF Flip VILLAGE OF EXETER JT Mark our ballot forf FrancisB. M. I and service. FOR COUNCILLOR have had t^vo years experience will give the^-town my very best TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE ULLAGE OF EXETER Ladies and Gentlemen,'—/Phe elec- tiopTcontest this year promises to be >'&'£ keen interest with a fine ’bunch of men to choose from. Among the list you will find my name. I take this opportunity of soliciting your vote and influence. We have a village of which we all should .feel jtooud and it is because of my inter esuKin the welfare of our village that I ajhixeal for your support in electing me to t" season’s (greetings. Wai for your support in electing to council. Wishing you the on’s /greetings. ,/^M. SOUTHCOTT • THE RATEPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF EXETER Ladies and Gentlemen,-—My name will appear on the ballot next Mon day as a candidate for the Miininip- al Council and I take this menhs dt respectfully soliciting your vote; and influence for my election. /1 extend to one and all hearty Greetings and best wishes for 1928, X\ H. (\ RIVERS' TO TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OR EXETER I wish to thank the electors of Exeter who have so loyally support ed mo during the eight years I have, been In municipal office .anti I Wish also to thank those who placed my name In nomination this year; W.i « JR®* davts TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF EXETER •« Ladies and Gentlemen,—-As I am a candidate fbr the municipal<?coun* Icil of Exeter for the coming year I respectfully solicit yom* suppert at the polls on Monday next. To one and all I extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Your, E. J< CHRISTIE