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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1928-10-04, Page 2THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1028 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE 50 YEARS AGO On Friday last, Mr. Pinch driving along Huron Street, when near Air. Pickard's saw the colt became frightened at clothes which were hanging on was and mill some a line and upset the buggy, injuring it to such an extent that the services of the wagon-maker had brought into requisition. Air. escaped unhurt. On Saturday last Mr. F. G. son, teller of shipped to his father in Sault Ste. Alarie. three fine specimens of Light Brahama fowls, one of them pur- chased from Air. Jas. Down, and the other two from Air. John Spademan. The following are the office bear­ ers of the Exeter Division S. of T. for S. Mr T. brooke, Air. Eamen. Dr. Cowen lias a large patch of strawberry plants which fruit for the second time the current quarter: E. Spicer, T. AIalwn, Will J. Clarke, A. Grigg, . Crocker, AV. Groliam, AV. AVliite, AVanless, F. A’erity, AL Shop- to Vhe residence vacated by Air. Jas Collingwood, on Elizabeth ^Street, while Air. Collingwood lias^ movv.l into Air. Jas. Parson’s residence im Simcoe Street. tto Airs. Heber Frederick Davis, only I son of sAIr. and Airs. Frederick Davis toalso of Biddulph, the’ marriage take place early in October. the Alolson’s to be Pinch Simp- Bank, are bearing this season. 25 YEARS AGO Airs. Yager, who has been residing on Huron Street, moved on Tuesday SERVES YOU BEST N|6H1- COUGHS BRONCHITIS ■ ASTHMAChildren Love VETO’S Syrup THE BATTERY WITH T Judge by Results -not construction OWNING AND OPERATING BROADCASTING STATION CKCL W. J. BEER, Maximite Dealer EXETER Brantford Big Butt Asphalt Slates provide a roof of double and triple thickness, matchless beauty and life­ long protection— Brantford Big Butts also give a shadow line—adding greatly to the charm and distinction of your home. Being tapered, extra thickness and weight are in the part exposed to the weather.' Size 16 inches by 10 inches, laid 5 inches to the weather. Prantford Roofing Co., Limited Brantford, Ontario BO0FS Stock Carried, Information Furnished and Servic* on Brantford Roofing rendered by Ross-Taylor Co., Ltd Exeter Do you watch the pressure of your balloons? THEY are designed for low pressure. That’s the reason why the pressure of balloons should not drop even three pounds. Under inflation means premature trouble — ex­ cessive wear on side walls — bruises and breaks in the cord fabric that lead to blow-outs — treads worn out before their time. Dyop-in at a Dominion Tire Depot once a week and have your tires inspected. Ten minutes ser­ vice by an expert will add miles to the life of your tires. 827 You are never far away from a DOMINION TIRE DEPOT JOHN TAYLOR r It was Children’s Day in the Jajm Street church on Sunday last. Rev. Mr. Harrison, of London, conducted the services. Air. Fleming, princi­ pal of the Exeter school gave an interesting address in the afternoon. Aliss Nina Carling rendered a beauti­ ful .solo in the morning. Rev. Dr. Hannon occupied Rev. Harrison's pulpit in London. Rev. H. Sutton, of Belmont, oc­ cupied the pulpit in the Trivitt Alem- orial church in the absence of the Rector, Rev. R. J. Al, Perkins. Rev. Godwin occupied his own pulpit in Main Street and Rev. Alartin in his own pulpit in the Presbyerian church. Air. G. G. Gibson, of S. Louis, AIo. visited friends in town and in Un­ borne which was his former -home. AlTs. Peter Bawden and son Frank left on lAIonday for Crystal City and other parts of Alanitoba where they will visit for a time. Air. Bawden is in the west engaged in bricklay­ ing. Air. and Airs. E. J. Spackman and daughter, Aliss Stella, returned on Tuesday last from Baltimore, where Air. Spackman was in attendance at the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the I.O.O.F., of which he is Grand Pat­ riarch. He was one of the four delegates from Canada. Airs, Andrew Hicks, who has visit­ ed Air. and Airs. Joseph Cobbledick, fop a year, returned to her home Riverside, Ctflif., on Alonday. AGO li. in in J. Alanning, a teacher on of Stratford Normal School years has accepted a the for po- H. staff almost tc-» sition < n the staff of the Peterboro Normal School. Airs. Geo. A. Stanley, of Lucan, met with unfortunate accident re­ cently when as she was arising from a chair at a desk where she was do­ ing some writing she tripped over a stool causing her to fall and frac­ tured her left arm at the wrist. A quiet but pretty wedding took place in Trinjty church, Mitchell, when Ruby, eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. John Hill, of Logan Tp., was united in marriage to Air. Har­ old Ratz, of Fullarton Tp., Air. and Mrs. Ratz will reside in Stratford. Fire completely destroyed the chopping mill at Birr, on Sept. 21st with an estimated loss of $15,000; with only about $1,000 insurance. The two was fire. building was only built about years ago by Mr. Harris who operating it at the time of the much respected and belovedA person of ,the township of Colborne, passed away in the person of Airs. John Stewart. She was in her 91 year and sixty five years of her long life were passed at Benmiller. She is survived by six sons and six dau­ ghters. Teas of finer quality are unchanged in price. An avalanche of the cheaper grades has made possible a slight reduction in that class of tea. "SALADA” MSB' TAaJli A Tea of Finer 7'.<35 W. J. BEER 14.55 15.25 16.10 9.00 Phone 109 EXETER, UNT. Here’s where A RAINY PAYFOR new money-box which has just patented it attached to a clock, He neuritis and in the hope benefit his he retired A been which is wound every day by means of inserting a coin. The only person who really needs to know a little about everything is a> druggist.—Oshawa Times. Knox Church, St. Alarys, has cele­ brated its fiftieth anniversary. Rev. T. J. Robinson is the recently in­ duced pastor; Rev. Wm. Patterson Hall, delivered the jubilee, sermon. It Costs No More To Fireproof Your Building W/HEN you build a new house repair an old kone be sure to use Gyproc. Gyproc also gives quick construction; insulation against cold and heat—and fuel economy. Write for- free book, “Walls That Reflect Good Judgment,” containing interesting infor­ mation on home planning with Gyproc, Roc- board and Insulex. CANADA GYPSUM AND ALABASTINE, LIMITEDThe death occurred of Airs. R, S. Roberts in her 87th year at the home of her daughter, Airs. Frank Glow, Seaforth. She had only been ill with a cold for a week. Berts predeceased her years ago. Two sons five daughters also one Air. Ro- twenty->seven survive and sister.Rally services were several of the churches In Alain Street church gave an illustrated address to the scholars. Short addresses were given ' at the ripe“ old age of eighty-eight by Air. G. Alawson, Airs. Fowell and years. Her husband the late James Airs. H. Hoopar. , , Webster predeceased her thirteen In. Caven Presbyterian cliurcl. Mr. Leara «*»• ®i,e 18 suTvt‘?‘I « — ~ .. ■ . - - . iamily ol four sons and two dau­ ghters. observed last Sunday. Rev. Powell John H. Scott, superintendent, pre­ sided, Dr. Peter Strang, of Saskat­ chewan, was present and gave an ad­ dress. recitation. passed awayAirs. James Webster after two weeks’ illness at the home of her daughter Airs A. C. Vodden. Although had weather threaten- •Mi-ss Margaret Sharp gave a ecj to mar the (jay for Hibbert Tp. In James Langford, of Kincardine, special speaker Short were given by Air. J. S. Harvey, sup­ erintendent, and Air. S. Alartin, ass­ istant super. Air. Case Howard has been trans­ ferred from the Alolsons Bank at Vancouver to Edimonton. / .« * Air. and Airs. Groff, of Buffalo and Air. and Airs. Dyer Hurdon, of Buffalo, motored over and spent, the Sabbath with Air. N. D. Hurdon. On Wednesday morning Air. John Short passed away at the home of his daughter Airs. Jas. Beverley at the age of 9 0 years and 8 mouths. The funeral will he held on Friday. St. Church, Rev. A. J. was the addresses Annual School Fair, held at Staffa it proved to be one of the most suc­ cessful fairs for some years. The school parades, the public speaking contests and the competition among the schools for Strathcona exercises were the main features for the af­ ternoon. The home of Air. and Mrs. George Cooper,, st. Marys, was the scene of a pretty autumn wedding when their eldest daughter Fern, was united in marriage to Isaac. Edgar Smith, son cf Mr. and Airs. Robert Smith, ot Fullarton. The young couple left for Toronto and Parry Sound, their return they will reside on groom's farm in East Missouri. Oil the 15 Mr. John Hyndman passed away in Victoria Hospital, London, on Fri­ day last and was brought to town and interred in the Exeter cemetery. DISTRICT NEWS The Directors of the Seaforth Fair are rejoicing in a surplus of $15 0. The interior of Grace Lutheran church, Mitchell has been re-dec­ orated. Daylight Saving Time came to an end in Toronto, Alontreal and Ottawa on Sunday. George Riley, of Seaforth, has been placed under arrest on three charges of forgery. Alelvin Snider, of Brucefield, was recently operated on at the Seaforth hospital for appenditcltis. The Ontario Penny Banks Saving Scheme was adopted last week in the Clinton Public School. Miss took The funeral of the late Sarah ’AIcNauglit, o.f Mitchell, place Friday afternoon to the Pres­ byterian cemetery. J. J. Gilpin, of one the best known residents of Brussels, died Friday at the age of 78. Mrs. Gilpin died about three years ago. The stage is all set, for the big in­ ternational plowing match to be held at the Carmicheal farm, London Tp. on October 9th, 10bh and 11th, The Essex County tobacco growers suffered heavy toss last week when frost wiped out practically all of the standing crop. Much of the crop had Been harvested beford t<lie frost came. Air. and Mrs. John Vessie, of St. Marys, celebrate their 25th sary, their silver wedding, family were home for the except the oldest son who abl to arrive in time. anniver- All the wedding was tin- .T, Howard Robertson, son ot and Mrs. John Robertson, has been appointed assessor and tax collector of Goderich, .succeeding H, T. Ed- wards who was recently appointed superintendent of the Children's Aid Society. The engagement is announced of Mary youngest daughter of Mr. and Airs. Rich. Dickins, of Biddulph Tp. Mr Fireproof yv&Ilboord For Sale By The Ross-Taylor Co Ao Spencer & Son Exeter, Ont Hensall, Ont The marriage of Miss Francis Arm­ strong. daughter of Mr. and Airs. F. C. Armstrong, Toronto, to Dr. Chas. Sproat, of Seaforth, son of Mr. W. C of R. in you get a real BARGAIN! Rev. AV. B. Hawkin, who for years has been rector of Trinity An­ glican church, Blyth, and who is be­ ing transferred to Forest, preached sermon to a capacity Sunday evening. On evening previous Air. presented wifh a purse and Airs. Sproat and the. late Airs. Sproat, Kippen, was solemnized by Rev. A. Armstrong, uncle of the bride, the church of the Redeemer, To­ ronto on Tuesday evening, Septem­ ber 19th. Aliss Beatrice Bell was bridesmaid, J. W. Sproat, cousin of the groom was best man. Airs. J. Allen, of North Bay, sister of the groom also received. After a honey­ moon spent in Algonquin Park Dr. and Airs. Sproat will live in Sea­ forth. his farewell congregation the Friday Hawkins was from the congregation Hawkins with a bouquet of roses. The first marriage in the new chancel of St. James’ Church, St. Alarys, was solemnized on Saturday, September 22nd, when Alargaret, eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. C. White, of St. Marys, became the bride of George Roadhouse, son of Airs. Annie Roadhouse, of St. Alarys. Rev. A. B. Farney officiated. The young couple left on a trip t.o WindL sor and Detroit. On their return they will reside in St Afarys. driv- f ar m Bell an Mr. Wm. Downing, of Lucan, met with an accident when he- was ing on to the road out of a lane. He did not notice a Telephone truck approaching he ran into it head on. Fortunate­ ly no one was hurt; the heavy tele­ phone truck escaping without much damage, but the lighter delivery truck was considerably smashed. The delivery truck was owned by Mr. Wesley Bevington, a butcher of Lucan. What might have proved a most serious accident occurrer east of Seaforth when Air. John Oldfield, Sr and his grandson Harry, were riding southward in the buggy and when coming on to the highway they did not see the car of Mr. Laing coming. The car struck them separting the hood and seat of the buggy from the frame. Air. Oldfield and Harry were thrown out and the horse ran home with three wheels of the buggy Mr. Oldfield was somewhat injured lp.it Harry escaped with a few bruis­ es. The death took place on Septem­ ber 26th, of Mrs. Wm. Diamond, who for the greater part of her life was a resident of Lucan. Mrs. Diamond ywas in her 90th year. She came out from Ireland at the age of 15 years and lived on a farm on the second concession of Biddulph until her marriage in 1861 when she went to Lucan to reside. Five years ago she went to live with her daughter, the late Mrs. Endicott, wife of Dr, J. Enddcott, ex-moderator of the Gen­ eral Assembly of the United church. Of late she -has been residing with her sons in Detroit. The funeral of late Angus Ken­ nedy. of Windsor, was eery largely attended. He died at the home, of his sisters the Alisses Kennedy in Seaforth on Friday, Sept. 21st. Air. Kennedy whi was 61 years of age was born in Tuckersmith, he was married to Aliss Nellie Long in 1899 They resided in Tuckersmith until they moved to Seaforth, eight years ago. where he was engaged in car­ pentry. He later obtained employ­ ment in Detroit and moved with his family to Windsor where they have lived for the past three years, had been suffering from was visiting his sisters that the change would health. On Thursday seemingly as well as usual and dur­ ing the night passed away with an acute heart attack. He is survived by his widow; also three sons and two daughters'; also two brothers, Reeve Roland Kennedy, of Tucker­ smith and John, of Regina, and four sisters. ALK about tire values! Here ’s a big, good and good-looking tire at a low price. 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