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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1929-04-11, Page 1IFTY1FIFTH YEAR, NO. 3880 TAKES POSSESSION Church w. LADIES’ING COATS one pair short,, ^nd we.sha' , -’■2 1 £D BELOW r W! in of FIVE EXETER MEN IN AUTO ACCIDENT d spring: igh-—only treatment House on London. We wound is not will ' The g is most pijpes moderate, a.m, and/ or 3 or 3 or 3 or 2 to 5 p.nf. Evenin s Phone 75w We Can Help You tojee Better Our method of complete andloui Office hours 1:30 > 12 pkgs. Conalite Wail Finisll 5 lb. pkgs. All Good Colors Mr. and Mrs. M in the Picture the Whole A ’drama oWfesptJWts realities' .< beasts of jungle ,anc\veldt and the n NOT A STAGED MCkVIE Odd Holors of Paint to- Clear makes a good Per qt. 69c. ppointment . TTON OPTOMETRIST Trivitt Memor* ANITE COFFEE Regular $1.70 -size for $1.14 Rcgu $2.70 size for $1.88 flSTABLISHJJP 1873 Sunworthy Wall Papers do not fade EXETER,. ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 11th, 1929 Buy Staunton’ semi-trimmed Wall Papers Our Stock of Spring House Furnishings in now complete; New1 Rugsi Linoleumns, Oil Cloths, Window Blinds, Curtain Poles, Draperies, Curtains, Curtain Nets, Table Oil Cloths, etc., in an exceptionally fine range to qhoose 1 ” f ‘ A 1 ’ . 'J from. 5 ■ ..............................11111 1 ............1 ................ ........ ■■■iinwiiinrigTnrmw,ii , mr. ....... i .......... ■■■■■ ■■■...... uu CONGQLEUM AND LINOLEUM RUGS—All sizes, many new patterns. Get our new low prices before you buy. LINOLEUMN—Printed and inlaid designs at very low prices WINDOW BLINDS—Special. 10 dozen plain grgen and plain cream blinds 37 inches by 6 feet, very slightly imperfect. Qood heavy liixen. . .Very, special at $1.00 each At the present time we have one hundred Beautiful Coats to choose from in tweeds, trricotiries, etc., in plain ^nd fur-trimmed styles at very attractive prices. v LADIES’ & MISSIS’ DRESSES also a large stock of . • t ■ New styles in Crepes, etc., new House Dresses now ready. ’ Children’s Dress from 2 to 14jfyears,.. . Dozens of new styles to? select from. for sb&et wear; rted linelof Juvenile, Youth’s and Boys’ Suit& we have ever "had... Nearly^, every snt with one pair of long, pants and 'them |h a variety, of patterns. There is real style to, these suits, and priefs range from $7.00 to $12.00 accord- as any city,, prices. The finest and best as# ing to size, and these prices Perhaps you require only a |h4ap Suit for School. We can give you al|, sizes from 28 to 34 at $5.00 suit.. .These suits were much dearer; hut "because they are belted coats we are passing them out at $5.00. Just , t^<eA;thi.ng ' foi;/„s.chQpJ”.- .-y- Men s Suits (g> $25.00 . Sew -Styles f @ $15.00 to $24.00 NEW COLORS Trench Coats @ $10.00 and $12.00 LOW PRICES AGENTS FOR STAUNTON’S SEMI-TRIMMED WALL PAPERS Going Over Big Get in on the BARGAINS before the Sale Closes on A FEW EXTRA VALUES LIS 12 QUART GALVANIZED PAILS 14 QUART GALVANIZED PAILS 16 QUART GALVANIZED PAILS 14 QUART TIN DAIRY PAILS ... £4 QUART TIN DAIRY PAILS, extra heav 10 QUART TIN DAIRY PAILS ... for $1,00 for $1:15 for $1.40 for $1.00 each 89c. each 25c. '• I TAKES POSITION WITH WOODSTOCK FIRM Mr. Chas, W. Ford, who has dis­ posed of .his grocery business in Exe­ ter to Mr. Frank Coates, of Usborne, has accepted a position .a'3< traveller with Bean & Westlake, confectionery manufacturers, Woodstock. - >iMr, Ford will cover the Windsor district and expects to move to London in Llio near future. be home other oc- dtli com- Messrs, , Mau- Harry Wind- Fords A few A sure cure for (hat feeling” a good hearty 50 or 35 cents; a two-h< at “Capt. Racist. . April 17th andtlStbjCmder the aus­ pices of A, Y. 1|. A ial Mr. Frank Coates, of Usborne, on Monday took possession of the groc­ ery business which he recently pur­ chased from Mr. Chas. W, Ford. Mr. Coates last week moved into the.resi­ dence at the rear of the store while Mr. Ford lias moved into the Johns’ property on William Street, Pripr to moving to Exeter Mr, and' Mrs. Coates'were presented with an .ad,-, dress and several handsome gifts by their neighbors and friends, an ac­ count of which was crowded out last week but which will be found on an­ other page of this issue, STRUCK BY LIGHTNING During the heavy thunderstorm which passed over this community on Thursday of last week lightning struck -the towei’ of the Exeter Op­ era House and knocked off, the wea­ thervane 'from the tap. * It was a steel rod and ball weighing about 25 pounds and fell to the Main St. land­ ing between the fender, and bumper of Mi\ Arthur, Jones\ car„ doing no damage." Mr." Jones’is' owner of the building. Some boards were knock­ ed off and t‘he electric fuses in the building were blown. The 'fuses in ■the building of Mr. H. T, Rowe were Also blown. The smell of smoke for A time caused some alarm but little .“damage was -done, * ' On Wednesday morning while five young men from this community were on their way to Windsor the auto in which they were riding was struck by another car driven by an Indian from tko Muneey Reserve and was turned over three times. Mr. Garnet McFalls, the driver, received a nasty scalp wound and is at present in Victoria Hospital understand'that the serious and tliat he .again in aj'ew days. ctipants" Kickily escaped v, paratively minor bruises. Garnet McFalls, N. Ilannigan, rice Coates, Eli Christie and Bowden.were on their way to sor to bring home, some new ’for Mr. Sandy.Elliot’ dealer, miles from Lambeth about 8:30 in the morning an-Indian driving an old model with last year’s license and without brakes at an intersection struck the rear end of the -cai’ in which the men were driving turning it over several times into the ditch. Mr, Hannigan was thrown from the car and suffered a dislocated shoul­ der. The others did not leave the car. Mr. Elliot was called to the scene of the accident and brought four.of the men home, Mr. McFalls having previously beCn taken to the hospital. The auto was badly wrecked. BIRTHS PARSONS—On the London Road south, Stephen. Twp., on (Monday, April Sth, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parsons a son, (David Franklin) MCLAREN—At Varna, on Monday, April 8 th, to Mr. and Mrs. Keith McLaren, (nee Miss Ruth Jory) a daughter (Phyllis Marie.) PENHALE—-At Hr. Fletcher’s hos­ pital on Friday, April 5th, to Mr. t and Mrs. Ed. Penhale, of town, a •daughter. KINSMAN—In Tuckersmith oil Wed­ nesday, March 27th to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kinsman, “a daughter. PARKER—lii Seaforth- Memorial Hospital on Easter-Sunday,‘March' 31st, to Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Park­ er, a daughter. Ch amber of commerce BANQUET The ’ Chamber of Commerce held /another banquet at the Central Ho­ stel on Friday evening of last week Jjvhon .Mine Host Lowry served a very ;^labor’ate luncheon ’ to about thirty ^nembers and a sociable‘get-together jthne was enjoyed by all pi;esent. The ..spy and partook of a sumptuous repast whiph. was followed by a sing-song in'which all heartily took part. Re- ‘po:rts Were received in connection iyfth the proposed new postoffice for Hxeter and also of the efforts being made to have the present rural A’outes changed' so that the greater Part of the Township of Usborne woulil receive their mail over three .rural routes out of . Exeter. The •Question of permanent roads on the side streets of the town and aliso the question of good drinking water came up for discussion with each (Question having its advocates as to wliich was greater need at present. It was decided td hold another ban­ quet sometime in May. Music was -furnished on the phonograph by Mr. J. W. Powell, Mr. B. W. F. Beavers, the president, presided. ORGANIZE FOR BASEBALL A meeting of those interested baseball was held in the chambers the Canadian Bank of Commerce’on Wednesday evening of last week and the boys are bubbling over with <m; tliusiasm wjth the prospects of W. O.B.A, ball in Exeter this season^ Past-president, M. R. Complin, oc­ cupied .the chair until liis successor L. J. Pphale, was appointed. The Secretary Jas. Morley reported- hav­ ing attended the annual meeting of the W.O.B.A. in London and of en­ tering a team along with London, Shrhia nhd Strathroyto form a four- team ’ league. The prospects’ are that Exeter will have a very strong team as the local players will, be supplemented with players from Hensall, Zurich; Fullarton hhd other, near-by places. Six games will be played at home and six away. In order to assist the boys in financing, seaspn tickets are being sold and. the sellers are meeting with a ready re- grounds the base­ fine dia- JAMES ST. PASTOR TO ' ’ REMAIN FOR FOURTH YEAR At a meeting of the Official Board of James St, United Chur-ch on Mon­ day evening the Pastor, Rev. D. Mc- Tavish, accepted the invitation of the Board to remain as their pastor for the fourth year. During his pastor­ ate in’Exeter Mr, McTavish has had an exceptionally busy”time especially during the past year with the reno­ vation of the basement which is now well equipped for Sunday School wqrk., Mr. McTavish lias ’had some tempting overtures off ering *hiin'con- siderable intJrease in salary, but die has decided for'the coming year to remain with the James St. congre­ gation, Mr. “E. J. Shapton was ap­ pointed lay representative to Pres- b'ytary .wxtlr.fj* • M^\ So'uth.co‘it'i"as ' al* ternate. ’CAVEN EXTENDS CilLL , At a largely attended meeting of the congregation.'1 of Caven Presby­ terian church on Monday evening, Mr, A. Barnard Rhodes B.A., of Knox" College was the unanimous .choice as^the.new minister. Nine candidates were placed in nomina­ tion but on the first ballot Mr. Rhodes got such a big majority that upon a standing vote the selection was made unanimous. As Mr. Rhodes was in town on account of the' fun­ erals in the congregation on Tuesday a deputation was appointed to wait upon him and returned with the candidate who thanked theymeeting for the honor they had done him and assured them he would give it his careful and prayerful consider­ ation and advise them of his decis; ion soon. As Mr. Rhodes had receiv­ ed a previous call Caven people will anxiously await his reply. in il . -n n-inrr. j JI. S. OF CAVEN CHURCH The regular meeting and quarter­ ly Thankoffering Tea of the»W.M.S. of Caven Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday evening with the President, Mrs. Stanbury in charge, A delightful program was given in­ cluding a duet by Misses Strang and. Stanbury and a lecture an’d lecture on India. The most interesting fea­ ture of the meeting, however, was the presentation of a Life Member’- ship in the W.M.S. to Mrs. (Dr.) M. G. Graham, who has been President and an active woj’ker for many years.. Miss Jeckell gave the address in a few brief words of appreciation and Mrs. Christie made the presentation. Mrs. Graham replied suitably ex­ pressing the groat pleasure exper­ ienced by both Di\ Graham and her- self in the'work'of,„Caven Church, and assured the ladies that ’ in far Formosa they would always remem­ ber the Exeter people. » • wwa. WILLARD—CONNOR , j A quiet but pretty wedding took place at Centralia Church parson­ age on Saturday afternoon, ■ whew Miss Annie Connor,"’daughter of Mr. uiid* Mrs?' W. I-I. Connor, w,as united in . marriage to Mr. Edward Willard, son of Mrs. Mary Willard, of Exeter. The ceremony -was .performed by Rev. R. F. Irwin, The bride looked charming in a wedding 'gown of blue, 'georgette with flowered hat. .She was attended by her sister, Mrs., F. Leyvis, jwho,«,JVQpe of pink ^ge'oFgette. * The" gi’bom*" was attend­ ed by Mr. Lewis: Following the \ ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Wjl-lard left’ 'on- a motor trip for Windsor and De­ troit/ the bride travelling in a navy fur-trimmed coat. On their return the young couple will reside in Cen- tralia.- . Mr. Charlie .Fisher and bride re­ turned home last Wednesday even­ ing after a pleasant wedding trip to Chatham, Detroit and Ridgetown. A reception was held for them at th& home of the groom’s parents the same evening and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by the immediate friends and relatives of the happy young couple. Dr. J. G. Dunlop, who has been on the staff of the London MediCal School, and who recently purchased the practice of Dr. M. G. Graham, took possession on Wednesday. Dr. Graham is remaining in town until May 1st when he goes to New York: t to take a post graduate course in surgery after which he is leaving for Formosa where he has accepted the* appointment of hospital surgeon in. the Presbyterian Church Hospltak there. ' The tail-end of a windstorm uc* companied by rain and hail which lasted only a few secohds, parsed over this section on Sunday after­ noon last. The hail was the largest, that has been seen, in these parts; for many years/ some^of it being as .big-around as a large cent piece. Little danlage, was 11 done althougli several panes- of glass on the farms- of Messrs, c. Pym’ and ’E. J. Pym, of Usborne, were* shattered. In sev­ eral cases the- hail Avent through the- glass like a hii.ilek leaving small holes ih the panes. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Fisher have moved to town this week from Us­ borne into the residence they recent­ ly purchased 'from Mrs. Agnes Powe on Huron .St. We welcome them to. the community. • The London Road about, two miles south of town broke through last week and. for several days it requir­ ed'the assistance of several men and teams to haul the cars through the quagmire. Towards the latter part. Of the week the traffic was detoured around the block. Two carloads of crushed stone were brought- to Exe­ ter add ovet*' thirty tons' of stone were put in, this one. stretch. Tlie road is now fine and the new road east of Centralia is now being used. ■ Dome Theatre This Colored 2-Cell FLASHLIGHTS, Complete with battery 98c. Special Prices on all Cutlery arid, Silverware io entered Into paint. University Airthorities A REAL VALUE >ii in ii i»h.■■■■■'iiiini!ifeiiiiriiii■ ii"i' 1 Only 250-Egg IDEAL INCUBATOR to? clear at $29.00 DON’T MISS ONE OF THESE - TRAQUA1R & LINDENFIELD PHONE YOUR HAimWAttE NECESSITIES TO NO. .Make Your Old Hat -ike New . COLORltE^ THE REAL HAT FINISH, in all colors, 25c. No. 2 Hot Galv. Tubs,-$1.00 ea. ’No.*'9 Hot Galv. Boilers $1.39 ' 65c.’Zinc Wash boards 49c ea. 75c Glfss Wash Boards 69c ea. COLORED Regular $1.40, size Regular $1.90 size f ERCOLATORS ' 95c. $1.34 SPECIAL MARRIAGES WILLARD—-CONNOR—-At the -par­ sonage, Centralia, on Saturday, April 6th. by Rev. R. Fulton Irwin, Miss Annie M. Connor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Connor, of Cen-' tralia, to Mr. John Edward J. Wil­ lard, of Exeter, deaths STANBURY—.Tn Exeter, on Sunday, April 7, 1929, Jane Eliza Stanbury Relict of the late Dr, R. Stanbury, of Bayfield, in her 89th year. PROUT—In St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Sunday,, April the 7th,; 1929, Ernest Joseph Prout, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Prout, of Us­ borne, aged 23 years, 2 months ■ and 27 days. «• / HILL—-In Hensall, 011 Sunday, April1 7th, 1929, George Non ion Hill, in his 75 th year, SMITH—in Exeter, on Sunday, April 7, 1929, Frederick .Tack Smith, son of Mr. ami Mrs. Fred Smith, Aged 6 months and 3. weeks. HACKNEY—In Stephen Township, ion Thtitsday, April 4111, 1939 . Eliza -Haolumy, Widow of the -late John Hackney, aged 5 s years and. 21 days. GUNNING—til illanslmtd, on (Jllbm day, April 1, 1929, Albert 'JoW Gunning, aged 76 years, 2 months1 and IB -days. spouse. The agricultural are being turned ovor to ball boys and an already mo nd will be greatly improved. The grounds in addition will be fitted up as play grounds for the children. The.newly elected officer’s are: Hon. Presidents, W. G. MOdd, C. B. Snell,' M. R. Coni plin; President, L. J. Pen­ hale; Vice-Pr&s., Dr. Steiner; Sec’y- Troas., Jas. Morley; Assistant, Silas Reed; Managers, H. C. Rivers, F. M. Boyle; Coach, Dr. Fletcher; Exe­ cutive, tlm officers and O. South- cott, Dr* Lawson and *t» SL South- cOtt* McDOVgALL—in Hibbert Twp., lot 18, coin 14, on ’Tuesday, April 9, Christina Curtde, widow of the late .fohn McDougall, in her 86th year. Funeral Thui’Sday afternoon ji.t 2 p.m-., interment in Cromarty cemetery. IN HUM WOOD—In lovihg^nomory of Mar­ garet ’A- rest off Apri ' iSificeteiy moutS tors* Triday and Saturday^til 12th and 13th rtin Johnson Grid is Waiting to See picturing, indisputable Id Savages of Africa, . RICA AS GOD MADE IT Given Fullest Co*ope^dibn : and indorsed by all loimi cim-gyrtyress,V<mchers an(Tpublia officials ■ ADMISSION Children20c; dtflls 40c., ihdftdihg:W . ..-I imiiil.iiili)liih'i'hhIi.li;wi,ilUiiiiliiiii ,-| ’If 11 iiliiWtifei iii Tuesday and Wednesday? April 14th and 17th “HEART TO HEART”