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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1928-04-19, Page 5*W> A THE EXETER TIMES-AD VO CATE THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1928 r 1 V uf Commerce CLINTON,^ ONTARIO Students may enter at any time Phone 198 B. F. WARD, B.A., M.Accts. Principal __________ HENSALL * & .x 4 Mr. Roy McLaren. Was in Strat­ ford on Monday, JMr. T. C, Joynt made a business tEfjT’lo Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White are vis­ iting relatives in Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. E. Jackson visited relatives in Mitchell on Sunday. Miss Polly Moire, of London, is yisitlng her sister, Mrs. J^Simpson. Miss Graham, of London,, visited over the holidays with Miss'jeanne Bonthron. ( Miss Pearl Churchill, of Clinton, visited over the week-end with fri­ ends in town. Mr. Wm. Reynolds of Tillsonburg, visited over the home in town. Our public and ools re-opened on Easter holidays. Mrs, A, Hoggarth, of Norwich, is visiting ,lier parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Murdock. Dr, J. A. Spellman, of Kitchener, visited over the week-end the guest of Miss E. Bolton. Miss Anna Tieman, of Dashwood,- visited over .Easter week with Miss Mildred McDonell. Mrs. Lou Simpson, Mr. William and Miss Mae visited over the week­ end with relatives in town. week-end at his continuation sch- Monday after the Mrs. Thos. learn that liei’ room, hoped for. M>R. R. I. P. DOUGALL m-' x*- 1M Honoy graduate of Faculty,, of Medicine, and Mastei’ of. Science, University of Western Ontario. Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Office ^Jt-Wo doors east of Post-Office. HENSALL ONT. Phone 5 6 Residence 114 AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER DEALER SALES AND SERVICE Jno. Passmore, Hensall PHONE NO. 31. The many friends of Mrs. George Douglas will be sorry to learn that she continues quite poorly, ' Mrs. Heatherington, of Toronto, visited for a few -days with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Drummond. Miss Elva Bolton, who spent the Easter holidays at her home east of town, has returned to Kitchener- Miss Thelma Hudson, of Seaforth visited for a few.days with her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Higggins and Miss Ferrol, of Clinton, visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Higgins and family. Miss Edith McEwan, who visited her brother and sister on the London Road south, returned to Kitchener on Monday. Mrs. T. Dougall and daughter Miss Cassie, who have spent the winter in Chicago, returned’home on Friday of last ‘'week. The many friends of Welsh will be sorry to she is 'still confined to but a speedy recovery is The dance neiq m tne town hall last Friday evening was very largely attended. Harold Skinner’s orchestra- furnished excellent music and all report a good time. Miss Margaret Hobkirk, who un­ derwent an operation in the Clinton hospital a couple if weeks agp, is improving nicely and was brought home on Sunday last-. Miss Grete ’Lammie pleasantly en­ tertained her Sunday school class on Friday afternoon last. The afternoon was spent in singing, contests games and music, after which a lunch was served. The servces in all the local 'chur­ ches were largely attended last Sun­ day. At the evening service -in the United Church ,Rev. Sinclair spoke on “W-liere does a Soul go immed­ iately after death?” ■ ■■ ’* • ‘ The - young people of St. 'Paul’s Anglican Church motored to Exeter on Monday evening and spent a very pleasant evening the guests of the -Trivitt Memorial A. Y. P. A. An ex^ cellent program was given by the Hensail young people at the close of which the Exeter young people served a dainty lunch. — The regular meeting of the. Mis­ sion Band of the United Church was held on Sunday afternoon in the church basement. An interesting study was given by Miss Morrison after which a duet by . Katherine Drysdale and Vera Saundercock, a X’’*K "W. A* >• piano trio by Lula Lindenfield, Gladys Passmore and Florence Mc­ Donald, were well rendered. The meeting was then brought to a close with prayer. Gasoline is selling In town at 22 cents per gallon. Hensall has 14 gas pumps in operation or in the course of erection and lots for more are staked off. We understand there will be another gas station erected at the London Road corner. Mr. Arthur Dick is building a gas station on his property bn the London Road south so there will be no shortage of gas stations in this locality. The Welfare of Youth Club of the Carmel Presbyteran Church held a meeting in the church, basement on Monday evening with a good attend­ ance present. Aftei’ the devotional exercises the topic was given by Miss Irene Hoggarth, Beryl Pfaff, Eldred Smith and Harvey Hudson on “A Friend." All the papers were well given and. much enjoyed. A pleasing PLAY A BIG SUCCESS DASHWOOD CENTRALIA St. James presented Play thf’i: ir I, Of St. delightful of Liars” Friday evening Tlu> play was ir and kept the rough the play. Arthur Ferney • audience with w- li rendered <ang in a in tlm States re of unusual The Marys, three-act play “The 1’r in the town hall on last to a full house, full of wit and. hunn audience laughing th Between the acts Mr. more than pleased tie several exceptionally solos. Mr. Ferney li number of large centr and possesses a voi< quality. Miss Olive Guthrie rendered a number" of pleasing violin select­ ions and exhibitions of stop were also given. The proi-c very gratifying. r dancing ds were BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING M-H SERVICESchooljre-opened on Tuesday after luster holidays. Miss D. A. Davison, who spent the laster holidays at her Guelph, has resumed her the school. Mr. Thos. Willis was in Thursday last on business. The cream drawers have taken out the trucks, this week for the first time this spring, the roads having been unfit for them. We are glad to repost that Mr, J. S. McFalls, who has been at Dr. Flet­ cher’s hospital undergoing treatment for his -eyes, will be able to return to his home this week. ** Mr, Chas. McFalls, we are sorry to learn is not so well this past week, but we hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. John Dempsey is still confined to her bed through illness. Mr. Mark Mitchell spent Sunday and Monday in Exeter visiting his nephew Mr. C. Anderson, Mr, G. F. Penwarden was in Lon­ don Monday, on business. Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Dobbs spent the week-end in London. Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Smith enter­ tained a few friends on Thursday ev­ ening last when, a social evening was enjoyed by all present, Miss Mary O’Brien, who has been spending the Easter vacation at her home here has returned to Stratford to resume her studies. Mrs. Mawhinney spent the week end at the home of her daughter Mrs. Otto Brown. Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Mason were in London on Saturday last. Mrs. Archie Robinson, of London, spent the week-end at the home of her sister Mrs. A. Essery. The community was geatly shocked on Monday evening to learn of the very sudden death of Mrs. Wm. Oke, Mr. Oke has the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Miller returned home after spending the winter with her daugh­ ter in Woodbridge’. Miss Tillie Mil- ler accompanied her home and spent a few Mr. for a Mrs. grandchild have for a couple of weeks. Miss Margaret Held returned to Stratford on Monday after spending the Easter holidays with her parents. Miss Rose Guenther returned to Windsor after spending the past week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hess, of Zurich, visited in town on Sunday. , Miss Anna Tiernan visited in Hen­ sail last week. Mr. Archie Bender was a Sunday visitor in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Angus- Moore, Pittsburg are visiting relatives this vicinity. Miss Grace Guenther visited Mitchell on Sunday. Miss Verda Merner and friend Windsor, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Merner. The death took place on Saturday morning, April 14th of Mrs. Nicholas Stire at the age of months and been ailing death came sufferings. by her sorrowing husband, five, sons .and two daughters, The funeral was held on Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Ness. Interment in the Luth­ eran cemetery. day." here. A. Musser few days Hauch. , of London, visited with Mrs. been his daughter, Musser and visiting here E It home in duties at Stratford We deliver all machinery to your farm. We invite our many custo­ mers to visit our ware room and convince themselves they are buying the best machinery built by Cana­ dian workmen under Canadian man­ agement and independent of any other company. See our new Fertilizer Drill, Trac­ tor Disc and Cultivator also Packer. The Wallis Tractor which only weighs 4100 pounds, is a 20-30 h.p. machine. Let us supply your needs for wire steel posts/ roofing, 13. T, Equipment and electric washing machines, wind­ mills, Delco light plant etc. A full line of repairs always kept in stock. Arthur Jones 1MASSEY-HARRIS AGENT The annual meeting of tin executive of the ^Vestt-rn Bible Society was held in the hall on '-Saturday evening last, Hensall Ontario town __ _ ... . . The solo was given by Mrs. Mclllroy and t meeting was opened with prayer by an instrumental by Miss Janet White' r*'"’ .....- The meeting was closed with the benediction. I „ The Young Peoples’ League of the United -Church held an interest­ ing meeting on Monday evening. Miss Gladys Luker was in charge and the meeting, was presided over by Miss Dorothy Heffernan. After .the devotional -exercises a splendid program was given consisting of a trio by Katherine Drysdale, Mary Hemphill and Mildred Follick; an instrumental by Miss Gladys Luker; solo by Mrs. Lee Hedden; piano trio by Marion Sinclair, Florence Mc- Danald and Eleanor Skinner and a reading by Katherine Drysdale were all well rendered. Mrs. Alfred Smith gave an interesting topic on “Lind- burgh, .the famous aviator,” which was listened to with attention. The meeting was closed with'prayer. MOLLARD MISSION CIRCLE ■’ The Mollard Mission Circle of the United Church held it’s Easter meeting on Friday evening last with a good attendance, and with Miss E. Shaddock, the president, in charge. The meeting was opened with prayer by Miss Consitt after which an Eas­ ter leaflet with responsive readings we’re given followed by a hymn. The following gave Easter readings that were much enjoyed, Miss G,-Luker, Mary McKaig, Alma. Scrutbri, Joyce Scruton; Mrs. C. A. McDonell ' and’ .Miss A. Consitt, also a solo by Mrs. L. Hedden, after which the business part of the meeting was held when a number of interesting items were discussed. It was decided to send delegates to -the Huron Presbyterial Convention being held in Wingham on April 19th. 'The systematic giving amounted to $6.'7O. The roll call was answered with an Easter thought, followed by an Easter contest. The meeting <was closed with prayer after which candy was served. of in m Rev. Mclllroy after which the pres­ ident, Mr. J. W. Ortwein called upon the-secretary, Mr. Geo. Petty to read the minutes of the last meeting. It was moved, seconded and carried that the officers for tlm past year namely, Pres., J. W. Ortwein; Sec., G. C. Petty; Tress., Geo. Sutherland be re-elerted. The executive then proceeded to make arrangements for the coming annual Sabbath meeting which will this year he held in the United Church on the evening of the 6th of ’May. Arrangements were made for the appointment of collect­ ors. They expected that a much lar­ ger sum wiil be raised this year than in former years. WILKINSON—CLARKE NUPTIALS A quiet but pretty wedding took place recently at St. John’s Evangel­ ist Church London, when Miss Lynda Bertha. Carter, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Canter, of Seaforth, England, became the bridp of Robert Wilkinson, son of Mi', and Mrs, Wm. Wilkinson, of Tuck­ ersmith, Rev. Clarke officiating. The bride, who was given in mar­ riage by Mr. W. Lowman, looked charming in a gown of white geor­ gette beaded in crystal with hat and shoes Ito- match, carrying a bouquet of carnations and -roses. Her matron of honor, Mrs. C.-L. Newton, wore’a lovely gown of blue crepe romaine with sand, and hat and shoes to match, while Mr. C. L. Newton car­ ried out the duties of best man. Fol­ lowing the ceremony a reception was held- at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newton, a.nd latei’ the bride and groom left for points east for a short honeymoon. On their return they will reside in London. SPRING SHOW PRIZE LIST USED CARS because we sell CoodNewCars r— IN GOOD USED GARS HENSALL BARGAINS BECAUSE the 1928 Chevrolet Is the finest car we have ever had to offer to the public, we have received in trade jBomo of the finest Used Cars we have ever had on our floor, /The exceptional value of the new Chevrolet has brought in- jtnany used cars that would not ordinarily have been traded in for several years. And the Used Car buyer benefits by this situation . . . not only by getting a better car, but also by reaping the advantage of reductions in price. .JEou can buy here with every confidence. The reputation of pur Chevrolet dealership stands behind the Used Car we fell. Come in and let us show you some Outstanding values. CU-423B The following is a list, of the prize winners at the Hensall Spring Show held last Tuesday Horsed » Aged Clyde stallion—1st and 2nd, John Miller, Exeter. Sweepstakes—John Miller, Exeter Standard bred stallion—Ellering- ton & Stewart, Exeter. Heavy draft team—James Scott, Cromarty; -E. Wiliert, Hensall; C. Truemner, Zurich. Heavy draft mare in foal—A. & J. Broadfoot, Seaforth, 1st and 2nd. Three year old filly or gelding— Alex.,Sinclair, Kippen; John Hender­ son, Kippen. Two year old filly or gelding— Alex. Wright, Brucefield; H. C. Sol- dan, Hensall. Draft or Agricultural foaled in 19"27—M'. Tinney, Hensall; Basil Edwards, Hensall; D. Kilpatrick, Hensall. Agricultural team—• R. J. Scott, Cromarty; D. Fotheringham, Bruce­ field; A. McBride, Kippen. Agricultural mare in foal—Alex. Wright, Brucefield; Dr. Moir, Hen­ sall; Clarence Smillie, Hensall. Three year old agricultural filly or gelding—R. Broadfoot, Kippen; J. Gelinas & Son, Zurich. Two year old agricultural filly or gelding—Thomas Butt, Kippen; Dr. Moir, Hensall. General purpose team—-W. Deck­ er, Zurich. Single roadster— R. McLaren, Hensall; J. Decker, Jr.; Dr. McKay, Seaforth; Thomas Reid, Hensall. Grand Championship Draft Agricultural mare or gelding- J. Broadfoot, Seaforth; Cromarty; A. Sinclair, J. Scott, Cromarty. Township prize, best from one township— township; Hibbert township. Burnie^Silver Cup, for best Clyde mare or gelding—-A. & J. Broadfoot. Geiger Special, for best draft stal­ lion—John Miller, Exeter. Oscar Klopp Special, for best draft mare three years or over­ Broadfoot, Seaforth, Commercial Hotel, Hensall, Spec­ ial, for draft or agricultural coming greatest distance: Scott, Cromarty, Mrs. Bertha, Bell Special, for the best lady driver—Mrs. Ira Moir. I or -A. & R. J. Scott, Kippen; R. three horses Tuckersmith -A.&. J. team •R. J. of 65 years, 6 21 days. Mrs, Stire has for several years and as a happy relief to her The deceased is survived GRAND BEND theMr. and Mrs. Roy Holt spent i week-end at Mr. Abner Mollard’s in Sarnia, Rev. J.’ M. Colling and Mr; ‘John Love are attending Presbytery in Wingham this week. Mr. Walter Statton and,son Gilbert were in London on business Monday. Mr. Peter Eisenbach has sold out his cement outfit to Mr. Norman Vin­ cent. Mr. Frank Statton and Mr. Bruce Eagleson were in Sarnia Monday on business. Mr. Buster Ravelie is all smiles this week. . It’s a boy. Rev. J. M. Colling will have for his subject next. 'Sunday morning “The River that Failed.'' Evening subject “Language of the Soul?” The W. M. S. of this place met April Tlth with a good attendance. ■The meeting was opened by hymn 9 2. The president, Mrs. John Gill led in prayer.’ Scripture reading by Mrs. N. Ravelle after which the roll call was responded to by a scripture verse ending with all repeating the watch­ word. The treasurer reported the finances in a fine condition. Mrs. Stephen Webb read a portion out of the study book “New Paths for Old Purposes.” The meeting closed with singing the 'benediction. The -Ladies’ Aid of the United., church met at the close of the W. M. S. with a good attendance. The 'President, Mrs. Ed. Gill, presid­ ed. The ladies have decided to on a fish supper on May 24th. keep the date in mind. i MT. CARMEL Fr. Cattle ELIMVILLE put So veryCircle had a evening on Thursday The young men had program and lunch The Mission pleasant ‘social of last week, charge of the and supplied mirth in good measure with their services. Quite a number in the neighbor­ hood have been confined to their houses with heavy colds. The Mission Band had a- very suc­ cessful concert last Wednesday ev­ ening in the church. The program consisted of vocal selections; solos, duets and quartettes and choruses, reading and 'dialogues which were very good indeed. At the close Mrs. Bell, leader of the Band was presented with a beautiful bouquet of carnations by Miss Lillian Murch on behalf of the Band. Miss Mar­ garet Johns read the address. Mrs. Bell was completely surprised but expressed her appreciation in a very neat reply. Proceeds of the evening amounted to $21. Mr. Chas. Johns received a bad shock one day last week. While -in the act of picking up a horse collar behind the horses, one of them kick­ ed at him but being so close it lifted Mr. Johns up from the floor and let him drop forcibly on the cement, striking his head and receiving a bad bruising on his hips. He was con­ fined to his bed for a few days but no bones were broken and he is able to be up again but will be unable to work for a time. He is thankful to get off so easy as he might have received injury. very serious and .permanent CREDITON Lyla Haist spent Sunday in Dashwood. Henry Pfaff, Sr. and Mrs. Barb Wire SO 80 7 wire S wire 16 pel* PLACE YOUR ORDERS AT ONCE rod rod spool 2 point ......... $3,10 spool 4 point ............... $3,25 woven fence per rod .... 38c. woven fence per rod .... 42c. cent. Fertilizer, ton .,..$19.00 TO GET THESE PRICES, A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone 12 GRANTON, ONTARIO J. McDONELL, Aberdeen Angus bull, calved in 1927—b. Klopp, Zurich; heifer un­ der 2 years—B. Klopp and 2nd. Shorthorns—Aged bull, J. Wright & Sons, Hensall; bull calved in 1927 —M. Crich, Seaforth, and 2nd; cow —M. Crich, Seaforth; W. Pepper, Hensall; M. Crich. Butcher steer or heifer-—William Pepper, Hensall. Baby beef—Bert. Peclt Bert. Klopp, Zurich. Dairy cow—'M. Crich, Wm, Popper, Hensall; M, Crich; M. Love, Hensall. ,, Dr. Peck’s Special, for best show­ horn, female—M.. Crich, Seafo<rth. Boys’ Judging—L. Foster, Foster Pepper, L. Klopp, -Sandy Pepper, B, Klopp. Zurich Seaforth Miss evening I Mrs. Joseph Bullock and daughter Helen spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Ike Gower, ait Woodham. Miss Alma Gower lias returned to her home in Woodham aftei’ spend­ ing the Easter holidays with her sister, Mrs. Joseph Bullock. Mr, and Mrs. Jacob Messner, of Dashwood, spent Wednesday with the former’s sister, Mrs. Hy Motz. Master Merv.vn Sims, of Exeter, spent the Easter holidays with rel­ atives here Miss Olive Lawson, 'of Exeter, spent the Easter holidays with rel­ atives here. Mrs. Eli Lawson spent a few days last week visiting friends in Exeter. Mr. Mark Mitchell, of Centralia, spent 'Sunday with his sisters, Mrs, W. Anderson and Mrs, Chas. Ran, Mrs. John Sweitzer returned home last Saturday from Now York where she has been visiting her son Garnet* Rev. Fr. Hall, of London and Glavin, of Strathroy, visited the for­ mer’s parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hall last week. Mr. Joseph Glavin attended the school convention held at Toronto last week. Mr. Mat. Doyle purchased the fine farm formerly, owned by the Jate J. G. Quarry last week. Miss K. Madden underwent an op- eation for the removal of her tonsils at Doctor Taylor’s, hospital on Thurs­ day of last week. On Thursday evening or last week a large* number of friends and neigh­ bors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cory'Regan on their depar­ ture for their new home in London and presented them with a beautiful silver tea service. A well worded ad­ dress was read by J. J. Boland. The rest of the evening was spent in cards and dancing, lunch was also served i at a late hour after which they all departed to their homes. Misses Eileen Borland left on Mon­ day for Loretta Academy, Stratford; Kathleen Morrissey to St. Angeles College, London to resume their du­ ties. Mr. and Mrs. Basil O’Rourke, of Brucefield, spent the week-end with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R. O’Rourke. Mrs. T. J. Hall called on friends at London last week. Miss Nora McKeever arrived home on Tuesday of last week fom St. Jo­ seph’s Hospital and is doing fine. Q SHIPKA . Miss McMillan, teacher of the pub­ lic school is back on duty again after spending the holidays at her home in, ' Seaforth. ■-? Miss Catherine McEachen, who spent the holidays with her grand­ mother Mrs. McEachen has returned to school at Pt. Huron. Mrs. Hutson, of London, s spend-’ ing some time with her daughter, Mrs L. Finkbeiner. Master Ralph Smith spent the week-end with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. . Wes, Jones, of Crediton. • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fassold, of London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. M. Ratz for. the week-end, Mr. and Mrs. C. McPherson, of Parkhill, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M, Sweitzer. Mrs. Kemmel and son Earl, of Buf- < falo, spent a few days with her bro­ ther Mr. A. Finkbeiner. Mr. William Sweitzer is confined to his home through llness, hoping for a speedy recovery. KIRKTON Work has commenced on the cut­ ting down of ,<Copeland’s hill. We understand that this road, now a county road, will soon be taken ovei- by the Highway Dep’t. and be­ come a Provincial highway. Misses Bertha Lankin and Bernice Lankin, of Granton, spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Ira Marshall. A very fine service was held in the United Church on Sunday even­ ing when the choir presented the Easter cantata “The Glory of the Cross.” Rev. J. L. Foster spoke on “The Trial and ~ ....... Jesus.” There was gation present. Crucifiction of a large congre- Seeds! Seeds! We have a carefully selected stock of Red Clover, Alsike, White, ■ and Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Timothy, Orchard and Blue Grass Seeds etc., which we offer at very close prices. Our Clover Seeds are all home grown and are government standard. We have also a stock of Seed Corn, Peas, Beans, Potatoes and other field seeds. We handle only the best grades; OUR TERMS ON SEEDS ARE CASH OUR PRICES CLOSE. General Merchant A CALL SOLICITED. Service Exeter o. ---- Stock Carried, Information Furnished and On Bmhtford Roofing- rendered by Ross-Taylor Co., Ltd., * Brantford Asphalt Slab Slated are four in one strip—requiring only one operation in handling an4 spacing. 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