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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1929-02-07, Page 5THE-EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THIJISIMY. J'KlSItUARX 7th, JOBS i Z ' * j> OL1 OFFRS YOU A PRACTICAL BUI ^cljool of TON, ONTARIO ess TRAINING that has made it possible fbr our sconce f students fp obtain and hold positions demanding j high standjjfd of efficiency. THERE IS A POSITION X Courses: Secretarial, Cofnnercial Civil Service, Connuercial Courses arranged, i You cannot attend a bettl STUDENTS M TING FOR YOU tenographic, General Office, eachers, Courses aud Special speed laws of the village be revised at the same time. Mr. Qrtwein also brought up the matter of smok­ ing in the Council Chamber during the session and on “motion of Qrt­ wein aud Sangster it was agreed that smoking was to be prohibited, Owing to the sickness of on'e of the auditors, the auditors’ report was The on not ready for this meeting, Council adjourned to meet again March the 4tli. •z Why not attend this? ENTER AT ANY TIME CENTRALIA Write to-day for information. Phone 198 M. A. STONE, B. F, WARD, B-A. Com, Specialist, Vice-Principal Principal; y DR. R. P, I. DQpGALL Honor graduate Jbf Faculty of »r of Science, "stem Ontario. Medicine, al University I Member of 3 •nd Surgeoi two doors e| III Phone 56 al MaK f Collie of Physicians is o. st J Ontario. Office Post Office. FALL ONT. Residence 114 Richard Welsh, of Exeter, friends in town on Tuesday. Manley Jinks, of Detroit, the week-end at his home Verne Pridham, of Mitchell, parents were in attend- fathei- and J. W. Ort- Eacrett an- their Mr. • J. W. Orwtein was in Blyth Tuesday on business. Mr. Milne Rannie, of Seaforth, whs in town on Tuesday. Mrs. Lee Hedden visited friends in London over the week-end. Mr. visited Mr. spent here.. Miss is the guest of her aunt Mrs. Thos; Peart. Mr. and Mrs. Mew, of Goderich, spent tlie week-end as guests of Miss Mattie Ellis. Mrs. G. L. Smith and babe of St. Marys is‘ visiting with her Mr; ^and Mrs. G. C. Petty. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pflle Blyth Friday and Saturday ing the funeral of his brother. A hockey match was played on the local rink on Tuesday evening '"between Zurich arid Hensall, tlie lat­ ter winning 6 to ,2. The many friends of Mrs. Verne Hedden, who is in Clinton Hospital, will be pleasedv to hear she isk on the way to recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Beck, of Yonkers, N. Y., have been visiting for a few days with Mr:s. Beck’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McD. Wilson. '• Mr. and Mrs. Gnrdon Cox; of Dau- p'hiri; Mari.*,f wlio have‘been visiting friends in Hensall left for tjheir home on Monday evening last. The many friends of Mr. Charles McDonell are pleased to see hinvout again after being confined to his home since before Christmas. Mr. Miltoh Ortwein, -of London, < was in town on Tuesday on business and also visited his mother, Mr. and- Mrs., •wein. Mr. and Mrs. J Robt. nounce the engagement of eldest daughter Illena Yulisse to Dwight L. Bawyer,! son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bawyer/,of, Curvensville, ‘ Po., t'he marriage to take place early In February. The Young Peoples’ Club of the Carmel Presbyterian * church held their' regular meeting on Monday ev­ ening of this week. The meeting was opened by singing hymn 649 after which all repeated the Lord’s p.rayer in unison following the Scrip­ ture reading and roll call. The minu-tes of the last meeting were read, 'hymn 495 was then sung fol­ lowed. by a business meeting. The meeting was clo’sed by the singing of hymn '595. ; Congregational ’Meeting The annual congregational meet- . ing of the Hehsall United church 1 ,was held in the Church on Monday, with a splendid attendance of mem­ bers. . The different officials of tlie church gave reports of their depart­ ments. The church had a very suc­ cessful year nearly $9,000 being, raised for _ _ ’were appointed for the coming year and after the business was complet­ ed a social hour was spent. The iadies of the congregation served lunch. Hydro Accounts to bo Paid at J. Passmore’s Hydro Shop At a meeting of the Hydro Com­ mission -on Tuesday evening it was decided to liavb all accounts paid to the manager J. Passmore at the Hy­ dro Shop. The Commission has been notified by the banks that a change of 5c. per bill for amounts Tip to $15.00 and over that amount 10c. per bill would be -I’harged for collection. Tim local commission thought this charge e^cessivd and ■Would amount to at least $150 a year; so tlley concluded they could collect it cheaper themaelves and as the hydro shop is open -longer hours during the day, it will be more Venient for the patrons. Skating Party The students of the Hensall •tlnuation school held a skating The church had a very suc- all purposes. Officials C0h‘ con- ___________ ______ „ par- at the rink here on Friday night. About; 50 students and friends tak- /tig part. A number of races Were run off and t'he ice being in good condition the skating was much en­ joyed. After a couple of hours of skating the young people went to the Town Hall where a short pro­ gram ■ was given, consisting of a number of songs, reading's, and in­ strumentals by the school orchestra. light Can- Miss At the close of the program a lunch was served. Mr. Ferris telon, Mr. Claude Blowes and Mary Stewart were in charge, Death of Jacob Latta There passed away at the home of his daughter on Monday, February 4tli, one of the oldest' residents of this district, in the person of Mr. J. Latta, in his 80th year, Mr. Latta farmed for years in Tuckersmith. After the death of his wife, he sold his farm and since then'he has been living with his daughters. The fun­ eral took place from the residence of • his daughter, Mrs. John Coch­ rane, Town Line, Hay on Tuesday afternoon to McTaggart’s cemetery. Mrs. Wm. Boa, of the London Road, is a daughter of tlie deceased and his only .son, Will, died some years ago at Regina. Mr. Latta was familiar figure on the streets Hensall and he will be missed his many friends. a of by Men’s Day Services Draiy Large Congregations Special Men’s Day Services were held in the United Church on Sun­ day last when large congregations attended both morning and evening services and together with the fine male choir and excellent sermons by the pastor all contributed to make these special services a marked suc­ cess. In the morning tlie male choir of 36 voices rendered three pleasing numbers, a solo part being taken by Mr. O. Geiger. Mr. ,Thos. Sherritt also contributed a solo which was well received. Rev. Sin­ clair preached a very inspiring ser­ mon dealing with manhood, taking Samson as an example. At the ev­ ening service the male choir again led in the service of song and be­ sides three special numbers, in one of which Mr? J. W. Ortwein took a solo part, the congregation was favored with a male quartette com­ posed of Messrs. T. Blowes, F. Cantelon ; The pastor delivered on “Real Manhood” rapt attention Of the while he impressed 'upon them the traits that go to make up real man­ hood. Muc’h credit is Sinclair and Mr. W. O. the choir leader, through forts the success of the largely due. On February 17th a “Women’s Day” will be observed when the choir will be comprised of ladies and the sermons will be especially for the women. Sherritt, C. and F. Hess, a fine-sermon and held the large audience due Rev. Goodwin, whose ef- day was A Council Meeting .The regular monthly meeting of the village council was held on Mon­ day evening: with all the members present. The minutes Of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of Petty and Ortwein. A delegation was present from the firemen to discuss the purchase of a siren for a fire alarm. The Reeve suggested that the .firemen, talk the matter over with the fire committee Councillors Cameron and Sangster and they are to report at the next meeting. Councillor Sangster re­ ported that the storm window had been placed on the library window and a new1 door placed on the front of the ported in the small Petty reported that the, charity com­ mitted had been helj^ng several families in town and were endeavor­ ing to find them work. Reeve Hig­ gins reported that the snow plow had been out month and that been secured to walks during Reeve also gave an interesting ‘ac­ count of. the work done at the last session of the County Council and gave a summary of the County Fi­ nances. A number of. accounts were presented and Ordered paid on mo­tion of Potty and* Cameron. Fiftoen dollars were grafted to the Salva­ tion .Shelter at London and twenty- five dollars granted to t'lie .Hensall Spring Show and Hensall Seed Show on the motion of Petty and Ortwein, Councillor Petty brought Up the matter of collecting the taxes twice a year, instead of once as at present The Reeve suggested that this mat­ ter be brought up at meeting of the council sion which was agreed lor Ortwein suggested Mr. Daniel Hodgson had the fortune to fall and fracture his left arm above the wrist ion Wednesday of last getting pected. Mrs. London Miss Mary O’Brien will try a mus­ ical examination at the. London Aca­ demy of Musical Art on Friday of this week. Mary is making very favorable progress with her music, The banquet under the auspices of the Centralia United church S. S. was held ia the basement of the church on Thursday evening of last week, when the Rev, A, E. Thomson, of London and Mr. Chas. Austin, of Chatham, were the\principal speak­ ers for the evening. Both outlining the activities of the M. & M. Fund,. Mrs. Rev. R. F. Irwin, who has been on the sick list is able to be out again. The heavy snow-storms of the past week left our .streets in a very bad state for a few days, tice that the town fathers dered the snow-plow out off the sidewalks which much appreciated by our This work is in charge of Mr. Rich­ ard Davey, who does the work very satisfactorily. By 'the direction of her attending physician, doctor )M'. C. G, Fletcher, of Exeter, Mrs. Wesley Webber was taken to Victoria Hospital on Sun­ day last and on Monday she was operated on for antrum trouble by "Doctor Hunt, a specialist, Doctor Fletcher- being in attendance. Mr. Webber and Mrs. W. (J. Smith re­ mained in the city until after the operation. Last reports she was progressing very favo.rably. Mr. Chas. Atkinson,’ of Detroit, is visiting with his brother-in-law Mr. John MCFalls, in t'lie village. A large provincial snow plow of the type used for keeping the high­ ways open did splendid work on No. 4 highway between Lucan and Exe­ ter on Monday of this week. Mot­ oring being practically as good as at any time. Mrs. Rex Mills and babe, of Wy- oming is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mills. (Mris., David, of Clinton, who at-’ tended the funeral of the late Miss Matilda C. Elliott on Thursday of last week visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Brooks for a few days. Mr. M. C. Sleamon was in Lon­ don on Tuesday of this week on business. Mr. John Essery attended the an­ nual meeting of 'the Usborne — Hib­ bert Fire Insurance Co», which was held in Farquhar on Monday of this week. Mr. Essery 'lias been district representative for the company for a number of ye.ars A number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fletcher gathered at their home . on Friday evening of last week, when a very pleasant time was 'spent by all in. games and con­ tests. Mr. Mark Mitchell, our tonsorial artist, was in Exeter on Monday of this week on business. We are glad to report that ’Miss Pauline Hodgins, who has been con­ fined to Victoria Hospital for the past three weeks was able to leave that insitution on Saturday last. She will remain in London for a time be­ fore returning to the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Hodgins. The remains of Miss Matilda El­ liott, who died in Toronto on Tues­ day of last week were brought to the home of her brother Mr. W. R> El­ liott on Thursday of last week from which place the funeral was held. Interment in the .Fairfield cemetery. mis- week. Last reports lie is along as well as can be ex- Thos. Mitchell visited in last week. We no- have or- to clean is very Citizens. hall. Councillor Qrtwein re- that he placed another light community shed and other improvements. •• Councillor twice during the a load of sand had spread on the si’de- icy weather. The the March for discus- to. Council- that the HURONDALE The regular monthly 'Meeting the Hurondale Women’s Institute was held Feb. 1st at the home of Mrs. B. Williams with 29 ladies pre­ sent. The meeting opened in.the usual manner with “the president, Mrs. R. Kestle, in the chair. The roll call “My Hobby” was well ans­ wered and the minutes were read and approved. It was decided to have a summer speaker'sometime in* June as in former years at a joint meeting with Exeter W. I. The sec­ retary was empowered ’to purchase one dozen baby spoons to be present­ ed to each Institute baby born since May 1, 1928. A splendid program consisted of two well rendered solos by iMrs. Geo. Williams; a humorous reading by Mrs. Chas. Johns; a recitation by Miss Hazel Williams and an excel­ lent paper on “Rest and Recreation in the life of the Homemaker” was given by Mrs. A. Rundle. Miss M. Pym very ably demonstrated on the “Making of Paper Flowers” before lunch was served by the committee in charge. Owing to illness in the home of Mrs. J. M. Glenn, tlie February meet­ ing will be lield at the home of Mrs. U. Allison on February 27 th, The Junior members of the Institute .will put on a Literary program. of Mr. and Mrs. J. Baird and David ' and Mrs. Anderson and son all oi ' Grand Bend sent Sunday with Mr. , and Mrs. 4Sam. Sims. t Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Anderson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C,. Anderson in, Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis spe t Sunday with the former’s brother Mr. Delton Lewis iear Brinsley, Next Sunday Is the Anniversary at ■ the Evangelical church. Services at 9:45 a.m. ‘amf evening at 7:00, Sermons by Dr> C. Newton-Dubs, of Johnstown, Pa.,- home on furlough from the Chinese Mission Field Of the Evangelical church of which he is the Supernitondent. Everybody cordially invited to .attend these cer­ vices, Monday evening js the Men’s Ban­ quet in the Sunday School of the church. Tickets for sale at the var­ ious business places of the village. The banquet begins at 6:00, will be a brief program of music and toasts. Dr. C. Newton-Dubs will be the main speaker after which he will give his lecture in the auditorium of the church beginning at 8:15. Crediton orchestra will open with an Over­ ture, The male "chorus and excel­ lent choir will also render choice se­ lections throughout the entire anni­ versary. ; The .service last Sunday evening was in the interest of the Women’s Missionary Society. Miss Ruby Fink- ; beiner gave an excellent Missionary address, lantern slides followed on the subject: “Righteousness exalteth a nation, sin is a reproach and leads to downfall.” The address in con­ nection with these slides was given by the pastor, .Rev. Sippell. Ladies quartette and choir anthem .greatly added to he interest of the service. The offering of the evening was the result of the week of self-denial pro­ ceeding and flowed into the Mission­ ary treasury of the W.’M.S. of which Mrs. Albert Morlock is the energet­ ic treasurer and announces that the offering is sliont of last year’s but hopes it may be made up some other time to meet the quota. , This week brings two busy even­ ings at the Evangelical church Thursday evening at 7:30 prayer­ meeting 8:15; meeting of the church quarterly conferences officer at 9:00 orchestra practice. Friday evening 7:15 Jr. E.L.C.E.;' 8:15 Sr.. E.L.C.E.; 9:00 choir prac­ tice. The pastor hopes that much spiritual interest and ambitiop may be manifested in the attendance. Crediton Orchestra thanks the ' friends who attended the play, “Dust of the Earth” last Friday evening '■foy kind recepion as music was fur­ nished 4by them at the openiifg and between the acts. There will be no service in the United church next Sunday evening, February 10 th. The service is with­ drawn in favor of the anniversary services in ‘the Evangelical church. The Women’s Institute held’4 a very successful and 'interesting meet on, Tuesday afternoon. The president Mrs. C. Zwicker took the chair. The meeting was opened by singing ‘ and the roll call was then answered by the reading of some “Famous Women.” The report was then given by Mrs. Telfer following this the business was discussed. A paper was then given by Mrs. H. Eilber on the “Value of Good Read­ ing” and another one followed by Mrs. H. Young which was also very interesting. We then heard a piano duet by Miss Clara Morlock and Mr. Bechtel following this was a very interesting paper given on the life Of Pauline Johnston by Miss A. Gaiser, a pleasing solo was then rendered by Miss Prang. THE LATE MRS. JAS. GLARE Mary Clark, beloved wife of Mr. James Clark, of Crediton, passed away on Sunday morning, January 27th, 1929 at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 4 days. Mrs. Clark was the daughter of the late Mr. Isaac Hill and was born one mile west of Crediton on Sep­ tember the 9th, 1850. On Decem­ ber the 5th, 1871 she was united in marriage to James Clark. This union was blessed with eight children, sev­ en of whom are still living, one dau­ ghter, Laura, having predeceased the mother when a little girl of 12 years of age. ■ Mrs. Clark resided all her life at Crediton and was known and loved by all. In the year 1893 tinder the ministry of Rev, Geo. Baker she and her husband united with the Credi- ton Methodist church (now United Church) of which she remained a faithful member. In the year 1910 'she wtfs stricken with a nervous breakdown from which she never recovered and re­ mained an invalid in bed* most of the time. About two weeks before her death she was taken with influ euza and succumbed on the above date. ' ■She was a good mother to her fam­ ily and during her long illness re­ mained cheerful and always greeted Besides her husband she is surviv­ ed by the following children: Alfred J,y of Stratford; Francis w., of .Crediton; Wilbert L, of London; Mrs, Andrew Brett, Rod Deer, Alber­ ta; Fred, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Bert Kestle, Crediton and Mrs. E. Hodgson, Dewberry, Alta. She was tlie proud grandmother of 22 grandchildren, 4 of Whom tCRNMCK'l Li 'i a McCORMJCK-DEERING TRACTOR & POWER FARMING /TALK Illustrated by Lantern SlWfes To be held ii The new Ford Building; formerlyfli Sanders/Mfg.ptfT One. door south of the warehouse of^T DAYMAN, tEB., 8th,FRIDAY, >• EXETER, at 1 o’clock p.m, A Competent Staff of International Harvester Representatives will be on hand BEAR IN MIND TIME AND DATE All interested are Cordially Invited to Attend COME IN AND LOOK THIS TRACTOR OVER Co. PLAN TO ATTEND THE To be held in the town ball,Exeter FEBRUARY, 26/27, 28th, 1929 Discussions by Special speakers on the various phases "of Poultry Keeping. Course held? under the direction of ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HURON COUNTY BRANCH Clinton, Ontario / were, her pallbearers: Russel, of De­ troit; Delmer, of London; Howard, of Stratford; Fred, of London; the other two pallbearers being Victor Kestle, a grandson-in-law and Gar­ net Hill, a nephew. The funeral service was held at the family residence, Crediton, on Tues­ day, January 29, 1929, the Rev. E. S’. Hiscocks being the officiating minister and interment was made in the Exeter Cemetery. THE LATE MRS. J. SCHROEDER Sophia Henrietta Schroeder nee Ehlers was born on April 5, 1841 at Mecklenburg, Schwereen, Germany. The family came to Canada when she was yet a young lady and a few years later on February 12, 1860 was married to Mr. John Schroeder, of Phillisburg, Ont. Soon after their marriage they moved to Ste­ phen Townshij) and in the course of time they became the parents children. names Schroeder, Schroeder, Schroeder, Kitchener; of Saskatoon, .Sask; Laving, the wife of Mr. John1' Williams,, of Stephen, Lydia, of Mr. Chas. Fahner, Of Sal­ ine, Mich and Jacob, of California. Three daughters, “one son and the father have gone 'on before. She has a sister and two brothers who were also present at the funeral: Mrs. H. England, of Dashwood, Henry Ehlers of Dashwood and Wm. Ehlers, of Kitchener. The late Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder first attended the Evangelical church of Hay Township then at Crediton and finally at Dash­ wood where they lived a retired life. Mother made her home at her dau­ ghter Lavina since last. June and where she died Tuesday, January 29 in her 88th year. . The funeral was conducted by the pastor of the Credi­ ton Church, W. M. Sippell, ably as­ sisted by Rev. F. B. Meyer, of Dash­ wood where she yet retained her membership and who also preached the funeral sermon. There “were quite a number appropriate floral designs to her memory. Two sons Sam and Jacob could not attend on account of the geat distance. Inter­ ment at the Crediton Evangelical comtery beside the remains of her husband who died twenty five years ago. Largely attended funeral show­ ed the esteem of the community this 01 13 their John David Chas. The following -are and whereabouts: Jr.,, of Sharon; of Dashwood; near Crediton; Henry, of. Lewis, of -Shipka; Sam., aged pilgrim and pioneer for THAMES ROAD Miss Reta Pullon returned day to Mitchell. A “Club Dance” was held thew Thompson's on Friday a^d a good time was reported by all. Mrs. Edgar Kennedy and babe re­ turned Wednesday to her home iri London. oil Sun- at Mat- evening DASHWOOD 1. C owen, L.D.S. D.D.S. •rSYl’AL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash­ wood, first three days of week and at office over the Post Office, Zurich, last three days of week. Mr. Wm. Ehlers and Mrs. May, Kitchener, attended the funeral the late Mrs. J. Schroeder last week. Mr. C. Haugh, of Brucefield, is visiting with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Shea and- fam­ ily, of Eston, Sask., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Kraft and daugh­ ters. Miss Reid, of Bayfield, is spend­ ing a few days with her brother Mr. J. C. Reid. iSeveral from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. J. Brenner, at Grand Bend on Saturday. Word was received here last week of the death of Mr. Ernest Bender, of Blyth, a former resident of this vicinity. Among those who attend­ ed the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. E. Bender and Archie; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Schatz and Mr. Henry Hoff­ man. The Rev. Dr. Dubs, returned Mis­ sionary from China, will speak in the Evangelical church, Dashwood, Friday Dr. HHd Dj evening. in of of MT. CARMEL Fr. Hall, of London, called parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Rev. on his Hall last week. Miss Madeline Coughlin is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Murry, in London. Mr. Matthew Doyle, of London, called on friends here last week. Mr. J. Barry is -on the sick list due to an attack of bronchitis. CROMARTY “ We wish to correct a statement made in last week’s Times-Advocate that Mr. David Bruce had disposed of his farm. Such was an error as Bruce has not as yet disposed Of farm. Mr his GREENWAY There will be one of those famous oyster suppers in the United church on February 22nd. note of the date er particulars, 'Mr. and Mrs. tained a few of Thursday evening, Miss Bolton, who has been teach­ ing in & No. 10, Stephen has fe- sighed because of ill health and Miss Corbett, of Fordwich is her success­ or. » n ,, h The Young Peoples’ Society had a very successful birthday social last Wednesday eveiilug. Douglas Gill, of Grand Baad spent the week-end with Edtoea Pollock. Just make a and watch for full- Elton Curts enter- tho young folk last * / u «