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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1928-04-12, Page 1JONES & MAY on PER SUIT AND UP on Spring Coats for Ladies and Misses Dome Th eatre Jones & May th: All Colors House Cleaning Supplies, BUY A 50c. PACKAGE OF BUY A 75c. PACKAGE OFSAP SUPPLIES Cl*-Ml TINSMITHING & PLUMBING « *■ FACE POWDERHeaman’s Hardware & Paint Store FREE=£>$ Pails, Tans, Spiles, Etc. / CARD OF THANKS K. MacFaul, Sec’y. 40c and 75c per pkg. entertainment in the Opera Tuesday evening by Miss Mat- get of a two and a four Per Dr. Browning, ad- IN MEMORIAM PENRICE—fin. loving memory 2„., , _ j, who passed J April 3 0 th open Brixton Burglar” under of Trivitt Memorial Further particulars next It is that everyone who can will the opportunity to visit the on the above date. 70c per package REG. 50c. NYAL FACE CREAWB SOOTHIWG andHEALIXG 2 for s 50 NYAL PUMO-DENT A GREAT TOOTH CLEANSER 'AND YOU GET ANOTHER ONE m Fred Wells, Ernest Collingwood tel- and ?7; FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO, 2831 HOT WATER BOTTLES, regu­ lar §2.50; two for §2.51 at Cole’s One Cent Sale, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. SPECIAL’ Children’s Reefers at $3.95 to $5.00 Liquid wax ........... 50c. and 85 c. dalvan.ized Pails ....... 35c. Step ladder ...... $2.50 3. O. S. (cleaner) ,.............. 15c. Snap (cleaner) .................... 20c. 1.30 tp 5 p.m. Evening by appointment S. TITTON Phone 75w OPTOMETRIST We have a competent tailor here all the-time to take measures. You can have any style suit you; care' to select from our style plates, and any color you like. We positively guarantee the fit of every sdit, which is all any customer expects from any tailor. We invite you to come in at any time and inspect our cloths. c_ WiR be put ou by the Saintsburj; | Club in J Saintsbury Parish Hall AMALGAMATED DECEMBER 1st, 1924 EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 12th, 1928 SPECIAL’ Men’s Spring Overcoats at $15.00 8 . / / f ‘ ? Made-to-Measure Randall & Johnston Clothing Cornell Brand Clothing Two Famous Lines of Tailored Clothing AT $24.50 We have taken the agency for these two fine lines of Men’s Made-to-Measure Suits. The 2 sets of samples of cloths gives you an almost unlimited choice of colors and materials, including both light and dark colors, also plain blues and greys. All Suits Guaranteed to Fit Ready-to-Wear Clothing for Men and Boys The finest range of Ready-made Clothing we have ever kept is in stock this season. For styles, colorings and variety they can’t be beat. Inspect our new Tweeds at $18.00 to $24.00; fine Worsteds at $25.00> to $30 00; Navy Stripes at $25.00 per suit; BpysJ Bloomer Suits at $8.00; Boys long pant Suits at $10.00 to $12.00.' 1 New styles, splendid quality cloths and prices very moderate. We have- one hundred coats to choose from. 10 only, Coats to clear at $5.00 each 15 Ladies’ Suits to ‘clear at $5.00 each THE NEV/ SPRING AND SUMMER DRESSES FOR LADIES’, MISSES’ AND GIRLS’ ARE HERE GIRL’S DRESSES—From ages 2 to 14 years at very attractive prices. CONGOLEUM RUGS—Get our prices on Congoleum rugs and linoleums. AGENT’S FOR STAUNTON’S READY-TRIMMED WALL PAPERS Lowe Bros. High Standard Paints Cover More and Last Longer ALABASTINE WALL FINISH All Colors Mrs. T. O. Southcott left last week for Preston owing to the serious ill; ness of her uncle, Mr. Allan Bow­ man, who passed away Saturday evening. Mr. Bowman was an out­ standing figure in Preston being inland revenue officer of Galt and Preston for thirty years and for thirty six years was a- director of- the Waterloo Mutual Insurance Co. Mr. T. O. Southcott attended funeral on Tuesday, ___ __ __ % O’Cedar oil ...... 25 and 50c. Johnson’s Floorwax .............. 75c. Wall Paper Cleaner ............. 20c. Stair Treads ......................... 15c. O’Cedar Mop .... $1.25 and $2.00 ROADS IMPASSABLE FOR EASTER The roads around Exeter during the past week have been in a very bad condition, the worst they have been in years. Autd traffic for the Easter holidays was completely de­ moralized. In places the roads have broken through and the autos have had to be pulled out. On Wed­ nesday evening five young people, three boys and two girls from Kit­ chener in a runabout with rumble seat, got mired in a holo on the Thames Road and after a, vain -at­ tempt to get them out they spent the night in the car and in the •morning had their breakfast at Mt, Garnet Frayne’s. They were pull­ ed cut about 9 o’clock in the morn­ ing. Different parties were stalled on the .roads Over night. Visitors >for Easter from distant points brought their cats to London and then came on by train. A number, however, got through. The wea­ ther turned colder, with show, for Sunday and the roads froze Up. BIRTHS 'PERKINS—At Detroit On April 1st to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Perking (nee Miss Ada Witmer) a son. DEATHS FORD—In Exeter, on Easter Sun­ day, Agnes Ahn WeStaway, be­ loved wife of Mr. A.- J. Ford, in her 58th year. Mr. A. J. Ford and family desire to express their sincere thanks to the mahy friends and neighbors for their kindness and expressions of sympathy during their recent berea­ vement, also for the floral tributes and the loah of cars. . i EXETER COUNCIL Mopday, April 9th, 1928 A regular meeting of the Munici­ pal council was held in the town hall with all members present. The minutes of the meeting held March 26 th were read and approved, Circulars and letters re municipal supplies were laid on the table. The auditor's report for month of March was read and accepted on motion of Fraiicis and Bierling. Councillor Francis asked that a tree in front of his place partly des­ troyed by the fire of Mr. Harness’ dwelling on William St. be removed. Granted. The commissioner is to see that the same is taken down. Mr. R. N< Creech, chairman of the Board of Education, addressed the council asking that a public meeting of the citizens be called by the reeve to hear the report of the committee at appointed to consider accommod­ ation and other needs at the school. Meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 18 th, '! Pei- Rivers and Bierling .that councillors Francis, Christie and the reeve represent the Council at the school inspection on April 17th. The following accounts were read and ordered paid; Southcott Bros., blinds for library $12; G. A. Haw­ kins, supplies acct, for 1925-26-27, $19.16; Wm. Webber, team labor, $22; P. Coleman, team labor, $11; J. Norry, labor, $6; ~ * ----- labor, $1.25; E $2.25. Cemetery accounts: Bell ephone, phone rent,' April, May June, $4.95; W. Smith, labor, H. Bierling, supplies, $9.00. The meeting was adjourned motion of Francis. JOS. SENIOR, Clerk. THE LATE MRS. A. L FQRD The death took place suddenly in Exeter on Easter Sunday morning of Mrs, Albert J, Ford, in her 58th year. Although the deceased had been ailing for about two years her death came as a shock to her many friends. She slept peacefully away shortly after seven o’clock in the morning, heart trouble being cause. Mrs. Ford’s maiden BOARD OF EDUCATION The regular meeting of the Board was held in the office of the secre­ tary on April 9th at 8 p.m. Absent Mrs. Mollard. The minutes of the previous meeting were read .and ap­ proved. The.- chairman suggested ■the advisability of a deputation wait­ ing on the council this evenng ask­ ing them to appoint a date and call a meeting of the ratepayers to hear the proposed plans of -the Board of Education and the report of the in­ dependent committee who are to vis­ it the school. This was agreed to and Mr.„ Ceech was asked to wait upon the council. In the absence of the chairman..Mr, Stanbury took the chair. A communication from Mr. Laing was read and discussed. The H. S. principal’s report was received and ordered filiid, and the vice? chairman was, asked to procure price of a shield to be placed on the cuj> won by Herman Gower, in the Ora­ torical contest. Per Dr. Browning and E. M. Dilgnan: That letters of condolence be sent to .Miss Hale, in the loss of her father* and to Miss Horton in the loss of her sister. Also the sympathy of the Board was ex­ pressed to Miss MacFaul in the death of her father. Mr. Wethey was ask­ ed to see that the hockey sweaters be placed in Mr. May’s care for stor­ age during the summer. A number of accounts were paid. Pei* W. H. Dearing and H. T. Rowe: That the Building and Grounds Committee in­ vestigate the drains around. the school and take necessary action. Oh the chairman’s return from in­ terviewing the council ‘he reported that- the council would call a meet­ ing of the ratepayers for Wednes­ day, April 18th, at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall. It was agreed that Tuesday, April 17th, from 3 to 4 be the time and the hour, for the joint committee, and all other interested ratepayers to visit the school. Per R. N. Creech and F. J. Delbridge: That Mr. Stanbury, Mr. Turnbull and Dr. Browning, endeavor to ob­ tain an option on property to the south of the school grounds. After discussion on school accommodation Mr. Stanbury suggested the obtain­ ing of alternate plan should that be thought, advisable, instead of an ad­ dition to the present building—and it was moved by Mr. May, seconded by Dr. Browning, and adopted, that Mr. Stanbury, while in London an estimate room school, journment. FATHER OF II. S. TEACHER IS KILLED BY AUTO Miss M. E. Hale of the Exeter H. S. teaching staff will have the sym-, patliy of many friends in the sudden death of her father who was killed Saturday evening the result of an automobile accident, Mr. Hale, who is a prominent citizen of Gananoquo and retired, was struck by an auto­ mobile Saturday evening and injur­ ed so severely that he died a few hours later in the Kingston Gen­ eral Hospital, Miss Hale was on her way home for the holidays and had remained over for a couple of days in Toronto. __ _ ___ ______ of Edgar Penrice, who flawed away two years ago to-day, April 11, 1926 The face I loved is now laid low, His loving voice is still; The hand so often clasped in. mine Is now In death’s cold chill. I often sit and think of liim, When I am all alone, For memory is the only thing That grief can call it’s own. Lovingly remembered by mother and family, pp . Miss Anna Fish received word last week of the death of ^Mr, Jas. Robinson Fairbain ............. Who died at March 31st. Carlisle, Eng. Zlla, of Winnipeg, his home Saturday, Ho yvfis ct native of ______ „..o„ and coming to this country first settled at Goderich and inter was a resident of Exeter. He had been, in Winnipeg for 38 years and followed the vocation of clothier and tailor. When a boy in his teens he was a, bugler in the army under Col. Goodman, late of Parkhill. He Was an active member of Holy Trin­ ity church and was prominent in the LO.O.'A and A.O.U.W. He is sur­ vived, by his widow, formerly Sarah Andrews, of Goderich, three sons and one daughter, Will and Harold, of Winnipeg; Chas., of Vancouver and Mrs. Geo. Barrett, of Winnipeg. the name was Agnes Ann Westaway, She was born on the farm on the 2nd Con. of Hay now owned by Mr. Nelson Stanlake, and she was buried on the farm on which she was born, the cemetery now forming part of that farm. When a young woman she moved to Brantford with the family where she lived until she was mar­ ried to Mr. Ford and returned to Exeter to live. For 21 years she was an esteemed resident of Exeter and for 10 years she lived on the Lon­ don Road north, retiring to Exeter two years ago, The deceased, when in health, was an active member of the Main St. United. Church, being a leader in all the women’s organ­ izations, and was beloved by all who knew her. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Charles W., of town, and Maurice E., of Tor­ onto; also two sisters and two bro­ thers, Mrs. W. W. Chapman, of Hensall; Mrs. E. W. Hillborn and W. J. and S. P. Westaway, of Ham­ ilton. The funeral service, private, was held Tuesday afternoon, con­ ducted by Rev. J. E. Moorhouse. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Among those from a dis­ tance whOj attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Westaway, Mr. S. P. Westaway, Mr, and Mrs. E. W. Hillborn, Gordon and Mar­ garet, all of Hamilton; Mrs. F. J. Hill and son William, Miss Vera Langley, Mr. M. E. Ford, of Toronto Mrs. Wm. Prodger and daughter Marion, of London; Mrs. R. Walker and Mr. G. E. Walker, of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. W. Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKay, of Hensall; , Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Statham and Lois, of London. VISITOR’S DAY AT THE SCHOOL Tuesday, April 17th, from 3 to 4 p.m. has been named as visitor’s day at the Exeter School, and all in­ terested ratepayers are invited to visit the school during that hour* At the same hour the special commit­ tee consisting of two representatives from each of the following organiza­ tions will visit the school: The Town Council, The Chamber of Commerce, The Library Board, The Women’s Institute and the School and Home Club. Afterwards the committee will prepare and bring in a report to the ratepayers at a meeting on the following Wednesday evening, April 18th, at the Town Hall, hoped accept school The House rie Jackson, harpist, of Detroit; Miss Joy Jackson, pianist and Miss Mar­ ion Gibbing, soloist, under the au­ spices of the Young People of Main St. church, was of exceptional merit and greatly enjoyed by those privi­ leged to hear them. The dog ‘poisoner has been at work in Exeter and six dogs in the vicinity of Simcoe Strret have died within the past ten days. Mr.* Wm. Rivers lost two valuable hounds and Wm. May lost a dog. Mr. Bert Bol­ ter and Mrs. S. Hardy each lost a fox terrier. Dog poisoning is a des­ picable piece of work and justice should be meted out to the guilty party. Mr. and Mrs. Garvey Acheson, St. Thomas, under the paental under uc Thomas, Mr, Beverley Acheson and Miss E. Farrel, of Toronto, and Mr. Chas. Acheson of London, spent Eas­ ter with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Acheson. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Acheson celebrated their 40th wed­ ding anniversary on Sunday and en­ tertained the family together with Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Walter and fam-: ily when a sumptuous repast was served and a pleasant time spent.- We Can Help Yon to See Better Our method of testing is mostf complete and our prices moderate. Office h°urs 9’30 12 a.m, and 4 iJSl An Uproarious Comedy IN THREE ACTS i Wednesday, April 18th • Commencing at 8:15 Musical selections and solos between, acts Admission 35c. and 25c. COME & BRING YOUR FRIENDS Mr. Frank Taylor has disposed of h/s farm, known as the Dow > Farm north of the fairgrounds to Mr. Earl Parsons, of Usborne, who gets pos­ session at once. Mr. Parsons also gets possession of the implements Mr. Tayloi* will hold an auction sale on Friday. Mr. Parsons, who has disposed of his farm in Usborne, will hold an auction sale on Monday. See advts. on page four. On Tuesday Mr. Taylor purchased the residence of Mr. Walter Harness on Main St. Following a week of mild, spring­ like weather, Easter Sunday was ushered in with wintry blasts and snow and the spring toggery all in readiness for the Easter parade was laid aside for warmer weather. The roads, which had been almost impassible, were frozen and very rough. Attendance at the churches was not up to the-'-usual standard. A reception service was held in Main St. United Church on Sunday morning. Six new members were re­ ceived by certificate and twenty four members were, received from the Sunday School on profession of faith. At the evening service Miss Marie Jackson, of Detroit, delighted the congregation with a selection on the harp. Miss Jackson was a guest at the Main St. parsonage over the week-end. Mr. Herman Gower will deliver I his address “The Future- of Canada” I at a meeting of the Women’s Ins-j tilute In the town hall on Tuesday, I April 24 th to which the public are * Invited* The Young People of- Thames Road will present a play “The Path Across the Hill” by Lillian Morti­ mer on Friday evening, April 20th in Thames Road church. Admission 35c. and 20c. An Old ..Time Entertainment in James St. ’church. Tuesday evening, April 17 th by Mrs. T. Elliott’s group of the Ladies Aid. Old Time costumes, music and readings and. a Qne-a.ct.,play.^,An. evening nf real, fun. Admission 25 and 15 cents. STOP ! LOOK I LISTEN Keep Monday, for “The the auspices church. week. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY April 13 and 14 Richard Barthelemess, in “DROP KICK” Exciting Football Picture MONDAY AND TUESDAY April 16 and 17 “SUNSET DERBY” A thrilling racing picture USUAL 'COMEDY Miss Loreen Dunn has returned home after spendng several week*?, in. Toronto with. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Blatchford. Miss Kathleen Heaman has re­ turned to her duties as nurse in a. Cleveland hospital after visiting1 her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hea­man. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Seldon and Wallace motored to Kingston to spend the holidays with their dau­ ghter, Mrs. F. Newman and Harry. Mrs. B. W. F. Beavers is in Tor­ onto this week as a delegate To the. Home & School Council, meeting in. connection with the Ontario Educ­ ational Association.. Mr. G. S. Howard is in Toronto this week attending the annual con­ vention of the Ontario Educational Association as a delegate from the West Huron Teachers’ Association. Mr. F. W. Gladman, of London, is at present in Victoria hospital, having undergone an operation on Saturday for' appendicitis. He is im­ proving a little each day. Miss Maybelle Strang was suc­ cessful in securing honors in eight ■stfhjectsj"iii th<':'ctfflim«Tcial ‘ depart­ ment of the London Technical Sch­ ool in the Easter test exams. Mr. W. F. Abbott underwent a- serious operation on Monday in Vic­ toria hospital, London, for a long­ standing appendix trouble. Although, still very weak, he is getting along nicely. Mr. Fred Kerr attended the Woodl stock Gun Club Tournament Good. Friday and was successful in cap­ turing three "first prizes. In the handicap event he succeeded in. scoring 24 out of 25 and in another event scored 58 out of 60. Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Melville Hern, of Usborne, who recently underwent an operation in. Victoria hospital, London, is pro­ gressing favorably and is expected, home .this week. Her grandfather,. Mr. Philip Hern, visited her on. Tuesda^. •NYALmmm* By special arrangement with the Nyal Company Limited, we are enabled to offer certain Nyal Products at two for the price of one. 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