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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1928-08-30, Page 1.*«*<!> ***' EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 30th, 1928ESTABLISHED 1873 I on T 4 ADMISSION,— 25 and 15 CENTS. Grand BendSmith A Bierl-LOCALS Jos. Senior, Clerk 4 A FALL MERCHANDISE i <’ 1 daughter, at Kings- and fam- over the were laid, leaving a The little her father C. of In the second and third only One run In the FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR NO. 2851 ,-------,—,—,—-----------,— Finest Colored Orchestra in America Reeve and . the sign the names the corporation to see the By- Adjourned by Bierl- THURS., AUG. 30 Don’t Miss This Great Attraction called to her*, but to understand and one foot was put embers and was and,three quick sue-* tallied one in the 4th an(V The first shipment of ladies’ and misses’ winter coats are now ready for your inspection. We have a very fine range of coats, by the best makers at very reasonable prices. English Broad­ cloths .are among the most popular cloths with genuine Opposum fur collart. Shown in a fine range of colors. A Special in Ladies’ Fall Hosiery at 79c. a pair 25 dozen pair Mercury brand Ladies’ fall And winter weight hosiery in silk plaited over wool, all popular shades. A beautiful quality but very slightly imperfect, on sale for early fall buyers at 79c. a pair. Ladies’ and Misses’ Cloth Dresses Thqrnew cloth dresses are here for fall. These are in the1 celebrated} Northway make, and includes many new all wool cloths, Come and look them over. Boy’s and Girl’s School Clothing We have gathered together a very fine range of clothing for boys and girls, especially for school purposes, including spits, caps, hosiery, under­ wear, etc. at very special prices, % ■SPECIAL—15 dozen boy’s and girl’s school stockings in good quality 'ribbed cotton, sizes six and a half to ten in black and sand at 25c. a pair. 2 White Flannelette Bargains NO. 1—36 inches white flannelette, a. good Canadian make on sale this week at 22c. a yard. NO. 2—Extra heavy white English flannelette 36 inches wide, while it lasts at 29c. a yard. 4 EXETER COUNCIL ■ Monday, August 27, 1928 , A regular meeting of the muni­ cipal council held in the Town Hall. Absent councillor Francis. The min­ utes of the meeting held August 13 Were 1'ead and approved. A letter from the department of Health, Toronto, re Exeter watei’ Supply was read. The letter was ordered to be published for the in-* formation of the public. (The let­ ter will appear in the Times-Advo- cate next week.) The following accounts were read and ordered paid; The Barrett Co, Ltd,, Toronto, tar- yii' $61.87; The Wickwire Print Shop printing and supplies $69.35; R. G. Seldon, coal account, $72.85 • Fred Kerr, tile $8.25; L. Day & Son flowers, labor T. H. $8.20; Jonathan Rydd, gravel, labor $61,50; W. T. ■Gillespie, freight and draying $45.- 25; Clyde Heywood, team labor $57.75; Peter Coleman, team labor $93.00; John Parsons; labor $6.00; JVm. Blayney, labor $5.10; Ed. Coomhes, labor $4.50; Geo. Atkin­ son, labor .75* Geo. Smith, labor $19.50; Ira Moir, team labor $22.0Q Sam. Kirk labor $10.50; Roderick Ellis, team labor $2.75; R. E. Davis $10.50; Jos. McDonald, laboi' $4.20; Norman McDonald, labor $3.00; J. Parsons, laboi’ $5,10; John Hunkin, labor $2.00; Rd. Quance, labor $9.- 60; Ed. Willis, constable $4.50. Cemetery Accounts;—Wm. labor $26.85; Percy Webber, labor $18.60. Passed on motion of ing and Christie. Carried. __ By-law' No. 3,ro1928, was consid­ ered and given a third reading and finally passed on motion of Christie and Bierling. The Clerk instructed to and fix the seal of thereto. The Clerk law registered, ing. married men suffer defeat The married men met their Wa­ terloo Monday evening when they met the single men in the deciding game for the 'baseball honors and the peculiar part of the game was that it was won by the junior men on the single line-up. The game was won in the fourth innings with the weak-end of the batting order up, Clarence Boyle was the first batter up and he dropped a single close to third, This was followed by a hit each from F. Creech, C, Salter, B. Medd and L. Tieman runs crossed the plate in cession, The single men run in the first inning, 3 and 1 in t'he Sth. Tne married men scored two runs the first time to bat. Dr. Lawson made a home run, when he made a long drive into the grass scoring Anderson ahead him. six men faced the pitcher, was scored in the fourth, fifth innings Manager H. C. Rivers made a desperate effort to regain the lead when he pulled in two pinch hitters. Geo. Anderson umpired the balls and strikes and J. Morley the bases. The line-up: Single—B. Medd c., L. Tieman G. Hind, G. Beavers, M. Tieman, Boyle, F. Creech, C. Salter. , Married—C. Anderson, R. Witwer Dr. Steiner, Dr. Lawson, p., Dr. Flet­ cher, W. Yule, H. Harness, R. Taylor, c, Chas. -Guenther. We Can HeJp You to See Better Our method of testing is ipoit^ complete and our prices moderate* Office hours 9*30 to 12 a.m. 1.30 to 5 p.m. Evening by appointment S* FITTON Phone 75w OPTOMETRIST LABOR DAY BALL GAME LONDON RED CAPS vs. EXETER Monday, Sept. 3rd Game called at 10 o’clock sharp The Red Caps are London’s sen­ ior O.B.A. team. The fans have been wanting to see a real game and this is their chance. Stocks of fall merchandise are nearly complete in this store. Compare our prices anywhere and we are satisfied we can save yoV money. LITTLE GIRL IS PAINFULLY BURNED Little Miss Lorraine, four-and-a- half year old. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. S, Atkinson, of town, was painfully burned on Sunday when Wfeh her bare foot she stepped into a fire of red hot coals. Dr. Atkinson's family is holidaying at their summer cottage at Bayfield. They had par­ taken of their dinner on the shore of. the lake in preparation for which, they had kindled a. fire between two logs on whch the utensils The fire had died down bed of live, red co-als. girl was backing up and noticing that she was getting too close to the fire She did not seem the next instant into t'he burning terribly burned, the flesh hanging in shreds. What assistance could be was given on the spot immed­ iately and the child was then car­ ried up the steep bank and about a mile to where their car was parked and from there was taken to Bay- field foi’ treatment by Dr. Newton- Brady. She will be laid up for scv- eral~ weeks |n consequence. We Issue Cash Capons allowing you 4 per cent, for Cash This WeeVs Special Prices ♦ THRESHING SUPPLIES < 35c. $1*39 . 98c. $1*79 Large Galvanized Pails Galvanized Tufas...... Gal. 2 gal. Oil Cans Galv. 5 gal. Oil Cans Alligator Lacing and Leather Lacing Packing of all kinds at lowest prices. i BIRTHS Goodyear Belting 4 in. 55c ft* Goodyear Belting 3 in. 27c ft. Goodyear Belting 2 in. 20c ft. Belt Dressing 50c. a stick August 28th, Ernest J, Pym, a daughter, Mary,) Porch Floor Lowe Brothers’ Porch Floor Paint combines dur­ ability with attractiveness. It is easy to apply, and once on, it stays on for a long time. It is made especially for Porch Floors. Large Wear-Ever Preserving Ktettle reg. $2.15 at $1.89 12 only Wear-Ever Double Boiler areg. $2.00 at $1.69 85c. per Pint $1.50 per Quart Heaman’s Hardware & Paint Store 'TWEDDLE—On Monday, august 20, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph .Tweddl'o, of McGillivray, a son, (John Graham*) ■McKINNON—At Dr, Fletcher’s hos­ pital, On Sunday, August the 26, to Mr, and Mrs. A. R. McKinnon, a. daughter '(Mary Denton). MARTMAN—In Detroit, on August 21st tp Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hart­ man, u son. , ROWE—At Dr. Fletcher’s hospital on Thursday, August 23rd, to Mr, and Mrs. Chester Rowe, a son, PYM—In Usborne, on Tuesday, to Mr, and Mrs* (Xona The purple martins that have been darting about town all summer have left during the past few days for the sunny south. Mr. and little Miss week with of Lucan. Toronto to attend the Exhibition. Mr. Chas.'Godbolt, of Winchelsea, underwent an. operation Monday at Victoria Hospital, London, for gland trouble. He is getting along as well as can be expected. aMiss Blanche Senior is ill in Vic­ toria Hospital, London, suffering from mastoid trouble. She is al present receiving treatment with the hope of avoiding , an operation. Chester, son of Mr, and Mrs. J. Pridam, of Vsborne, underwent an operation at Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, on Wednesday of last week for •an acute attack of appendicitis. He is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. John .Rowe, Mr, Harland Rowe and Miss Evelyn Rowe, of Flushing, Mich., and Mrs. Robert Horney, of London, visiteu ever the week-end at the home of Chas. Kerslake.-** '■ Harold Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Clark, of Usborne, under­ went axx operation Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, fox' an acute attack of appendicitis. He is getting, along as well as can be ex­ pected. Little Miss Labelle Sims, daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm* Sims, had the misfortune to fall from a tetter- ♦ otter at the farm of Mr. Evan Dew in Usborne, on Sunday and fracture a bone in her elbow. She was tak- ■em to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, by Dr. Graham and had an X-ray ex­ amination. She was brought the same evening. • ,-v.. -r CARD of thanks Mr. Geo. Down and family desire to express their sincere thanks to Rev. Leidhliter and to their many friends for their kindness during the sad bereavement. II 1 ...... Mrs. Lloyd saynham and Betty are holidaying this Mr. and Mrs. C: Howard They are going on to DEATHS 11, home DEATH OF STRATFORD CHILD The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Newell, of Jones St. Strat­ ford, will learn with the deepest re­ gret of the passing of their youngest child, Mary Margaret, while they were visiting at the home of Mr. Newell’s sister, Mrs. Harvey at King- lake,' Norfolk county. The child was‘just 18 months of age and died as a result o>f pneumonia on Satur­ day afternoon last. Besides the be­ reaved parents there is ono brother, Frederich Edwin, surviving. Mrs. Newell was formerly Miss Edna Bis- ’sett, of Exeter. The funeral service was held at the family residence, on Tuesday afternoon with interment at Avondale cemetery.< Among those from, here who attended the funeral were Miss Ethel Bissett, Miss ion Bissett, Miss I. Carling. Mace and Mr. W. J. carling. COMMUNITY NIGHT AT RIVERVIEW PARK FridayMOLLARD—In Stephen, on ____ August 25th, Mrs. Elizabeth Mol- 51 lard, widow of the late William Mollard, age 86 years., * NEWELil—At Kinglake, oh Satur­ day, August, Margaret Maty the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. William F, Newell, of Stratford, Aged'18 months. Mar- *Mrs. Community night at Riverview Park last Friday evening brought out a fair crowll. The weather was cold and damp and detracted from, the pleasures of the evening and al­ so kept many away. A parade was formed at the Town Hall led by “Sousa’s" clown band, followed by school children and the Zurich band and a procession of autos made their way to the park. Tho music by the Zurich band was appreciated and the clown band pulled off many amusing stunts. A. largo bonfire was lit. The. evening was sponsored ■by the Women’s Institute who did a thriving business with their dogs" and other refreshments Institute was assisted by tho Chamber of Commerce. • Miss Ruth Andrew is holidaying in Windsor. Mr. Eaton, C. N. Express Agent, Is. back again on the job after an operation for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paisley, of New York, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J.'A. Stewart. Mr. and Mr# R. G. Seldon and son, Wallace left Wednesday to visit with their son-in-law and Mr. and Mrs. F. Newman, ton. Rev. Walter Jones, wife ily were pleasant visitors week-end with Mr. and MTs* Win. Pomfret, of Barrie. They expect to return from their holidays this week and Mr. Jones will conduct anniver­ sary services 4h Trivitt church on Sunday. Mr. M. R. Complin, manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce,- has been off duty for several weeks. Nearing the close of his holidays Mr. Complin was taken ill with the sum­ mer flu and since recuperating from that he has undergone an operation for a “hammer" toe. Mr. Howard Dignan, who has been on research work for the Ontario Fisheries Research dept, during the summer, is spending a week at his home here. Mr. Dignan spent two months in Prince Edward county and is now making a research of the Trent Valley canal. Miss Isohel Reid, R.N., and Miss Florence Sanay, R. N., of Ann Arbor Mich., and Mr. Eugene Gendreau, of Detroit, motored over and spent thq week-end with Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Weckes. The two ladies were grad­ uates along with Mrs. Weekes, of Vancouver hospital. The Red Caps, of London, Senior O.B.A. team will play a game of ball in Exeter Labor Day morning. Game called at ten o’clock. The manage­ ment has gone to considerable ex­ pense to gve the fans a real game wth one of the fast teams. Come out and give the local team your support. Mr. and Mrs. Baker, who been visiting in Exeter and places in Ontario for the past months left here on Saturday morn­ ing on their return trip to their home in Samonos, B.C. Tho trip was made by -auto. They wore accom­ panied as far as London by Mrs. Es- li Heywood, the latter returning on Tuesday evening accompanied Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mallett, who visit in Exeter for some days. The Huron Prcsbyterial of Presbyterian Church will be held in Carmel Church, Hensail, on Wed­ nesday, Sept." 12th, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 pan. A. splendid program has been arranged. Mrs. Daniel Strachan the new President of the Council Executive, will give an address at tho, afternoon session, Mrs. Strach-' an is a gifted speaker of wide ex­ perience. A largo attendance is hoped fox*. The weekly display of flowers by tho Exeter Horticultural Society held Saturday in the windows of R. Hopper’s store, was one finest displays ever seexx in There was a magnificent of gladioli, roses, dahlias, marigold, sweet peas, nxont- listers* isiuipclruptoiij “Snlviiij LOOK! ! ! MCKINNEY'S COTTON PICKERS LABOR DAY Afternoon - DANCING - Evening 2 SOFTBALL GAMES 2 at 2:30 and 6:30 Wood’s Orange Lassies vs. Sarnia Radio Stars Band Concert, Sunday afternoon September 2nd on the beach at 3 p.m. The Clinton Kiltie and Brass Band. loyal have other three “hot The local Mr. Roger Crocker, of Toronto' is holidaying this week at the home of his sister, Mrs. Well, Johns. Mr, Johns continues in poor health al­ though he is able to be out and en­ joy an auto ride occasionally. ANOTHER BIG BASERAIdD EVENT For Labor Day in Goderich a great baseball feature has been ar­ ranged—a “doubleheader,” foi* a purse of $750, betweexi the Oslers, of Toroixto, semi-pro champion team of Ontario, and General Tires, the famous Buffalo team. These teams have met seven times this year, Gen­ eral Tires winning foui' games. First, game on Monday afternoon at two o’clock. Aftex* the second game the ceremony of unveiling, the memorial cairn, erected in connecton with the centenary of the Hxxron Tract, will take place at Harbor Park. by will the Mr. E. of the Exeter, display zinnia, brecla, moonflower, etc. The display was in charge of Miss Gladys Harvey and Howei* lovers co-operated to make tho display ’possible. Ainoiig those from attended tho funeral Charles Gidley on last week wore Mr, bert Wade, of Grimsby; Hanson and Mrs. (Dr.) .Montreal; Mrs. McTavish 'Mary Wade,, of London; Mrs. LauNe Wade, of Parkhill; Mrs, l’ce and hill; Mr. 'Mr. and I Thomas. ’noloes or a distance who of the late Mrs. Wednesday and » Mr. Allan Pickard, of Regina, Sask., who has been visiting his parents Mr. and Airs. R.“E. Pickard left Tuesday for the West, taking the boat at Sarnia. of Mrs, Al- Mr. Fred Grey', -of and Miss Mr. and Miss Ethel Bee, of Park- John Wade, of London; Mrs. Chas. Ring, oF St* Most of the above are nephews of the deceased. Mr. and Mrs, B. W. F, Beavers re­ turned on Friday last, from their visit to New York and New Jersey. They had a very enjoyable trip there going by motor with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest, through New York state, and ,into Pennsylvania and to Bogota, New Jersey, which is just across t'he Hudson river from New York city. While, in New York they went sight-seeing in the big busses- -through the subway and for a sail up the river, also through one of the large offices of the telephone Co. of which Mt. Forrest is one of the managers and has been in the employ of the company for over 35 years, he and his wife born in Now York City, ers had the pleasure of uncle, Mr. J. T. Eacrett and cousins whom she had never seen before* They also visited a number of sum­ mer resorts, Among them the beau­ tiful Watkins’ Glen, whch is noted tor its beautiful falls and\ scenic beauty. The state has spent largo sums of money beautifying this place which is visited daily by many tourists, The drive, through New York and New Jersey was a delight­ ful trip, going through the moutt* tains and in some places, the moun­ tains were very high, and looking down the clouds seemed, to be be­ neath in splendid condiHon d very pleasant. They New York Central and 9 a.m, and arrived in I. 9 p.m* the same day. had boon ideal all during having' been Mrs. Beav- meeting her The state roads are kept §id motoring: ■iurned by "t there at a don about to weather their visits 1