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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1929-07-04, Page 1/ X. I J I I 4 I■•* 13 T >1 A’A IJ 1 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 4th, 1929 in black and sand colors, all sizes, rjfftl,value inforced with rayon,' well w including black and white a IN HOT-WEATHER GOODS ON FOR I MONTHS I .oven fi lar; won Hud- TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD ESTABLISHED 1873 This Store , will Close at 12 o'clock, noon, each Wednesday during June, July and August - 7 . L ■ ■ - - . . ■ ...L ■■ ; ....... '....... ■ English ‘Dpuro’ Prints at 29c. per yard English Douro prints are absolutely guaranteed fast colors. We have the Very newest patterns, 32 inches wide, a splendid material for dresses, aprons^-etc. Regular price 35c, a yard while they last at 29c. per yard. ► Killed in Auto Accident Children’s Dresses We have a very fine range of children's wash dresses for the hot . weather for ages from 2 to 14 years, good washing material at from 50c. ta 92.00 each. , Boy’s Wash Suits Boys* summer wash suits in new styles for Sunday also play suits^ big range to choose from, at from $1.00 to $1.75 a suit. BOYS’ BLOUSES—-In broadcloth etc., six dozen to choose from at $J^each. Children's ribbed hosier for summer ,at 25c. a pair. . Ladies .gpjbd; quality Tri Ilex brand, cotton hosiery .for. .eveM^d.ay ■■'wear, good ,rai|ge/0f'5cpiorsi '’^OS^'M^tiwY-‘^r"J‘;“““— ----- at 29c.'a pair. d®y/w^ai?ing stocking off the 'market This line of Monarch G||en stripe brand hosiery is g lre thread silk re- F of popular colorsth $1.00 pair, a large ran ; 75c. a pair. Men’s Fine Our sale of men's fine s order more which we have , sizes 14 to 17 on sale at $1 Shirts at lirts last week was s ust placed in stock. 39 or 2 for $2.75. Fa success, we had to re- Real genuine broadcloth, Girl’s All - Wool Bathing Suits, sizes 26 to 34. Special value at ’ ' *’ t' * •;m < E* Ottftigf Oilsto 4- burner Oilsto 5- hurner Oilsto 2-plate RangetteTg^h oven g-plate Rangette Ayith oven CAR Di OF/VHANKS te and Mt _ rank Taylor desire Yank theij /iany friends for the hy interef OILSTOVES SUMMER MARRIAGES THE LATE SIRS. FRANCIS The funeral of the late Mrs. Henry R’. Francis, who died in Seaforth on Thursday, June 27 th took place from, the Thames Road United church, on Sunday afternoon. -The Church was filled to pay their respect to one who had been almost a lifelong resident- of the community and. was held in the highest esteem. The service was conducted by Rev. Jas. Anthony. A duett was sling by Messrs. William Moodie and Chas. Monteith With Mrs. John Cann 'as accompanist.' Inter­ ment was made In the Exeter ceme­ tery. |Mr. and Mrs. Francis moved to SeafoYth from Usborne on May 6th and the'latter was ill only^a short .time. The deceased was born in Exeter, England . her maiden' name being Emily Cottle. Shejjvas in her 77th year.,, At the age of ten years she ’Came with -her parents to Us- borhe -township.. Besides her be­ reaved husband, ’she.,,is,, survived by three sons and one daughter. A. 'O., of St. 'Marys; O. R., of Bright';’^. M, of EXeter and Mrs. Harold Lawrence near Seaforth. Mrs. W. McFalls instantly killed in crash near Bruceficld. A shadow of gloom marred the holiday festivities Dominion Day morning when it was learned that one of our esteemed citizens, Mrs, Wilbur McFalls had been killed in an automobile accident and several other occupants of the’ car had been injured. Mrs. McFalls in company with her son-in-Jaw, (Jarhet and Mrs, Flynn and' Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tay­ lor’were on their way to Kincardine to attend the Taces and, celebration. They had taken the detour east of the London Road and when a mile and a quarter east of Brucefield the car they were riding in was struck broadside by a sedan car driven by Andrew Eckert, of Sebringville, in which there were four passengers. Mr. Flynn’s car left the road, ploughed between two posts of a wire fence and came to a stop in a school yard. The car was- a Chevro­ let touring and fortunately did not turn over. The impact crumpled the fend.ers and running board and badly smashed the top. Mrs. Mc­ Falls was sitting in the rear seat on the side that was hit and was thrown to the bottom of the car with the ladies on top of her. She died al­ most instantly. Mr. Frank Taylor .was sitting in the front seat on the ‘same side. He did not see the other car or know what happened. Mrs. Taylor - was also rendered unconsc­ ious. Mr. and Mrs. Flynn suffered from bruises, cuts ,and shock. Mrs. Taylor received a nasty scalp, wound and other cuts and bruises and will be confined to her. bed for some time. Mr. Taylor also suffered a scalp .wound with cuts and bruises but he •’is able to be around. The injured were brought to Exeter by Mr. Wil­ son Hawkins, of Seaforth, who was ion the scene shortly after the acci­ dent occurred and they were attend­ ed .by Dr. Dunlop. The party was full of high spirits 'when they left Exeter early in the morning. - Mr. Flynn is a most care­ ful driver and during the trip had mot speeded his car over twenty-five miles an hour. He was. being fol­ lowed close behind by .his brother /and others in another cai* and aftei’ ■making the detour he slowed up.as •}he approached the corner and was poking for. a de.tour;.,sign,, that, might, take therif back onto the London Roacl*again. Although the visibility is fairly good at the' corner he did not see.-the other car until it w.as al­ most upon them. The -other car went into the ditch- with them and rolled over several times. The remains of Mrs. McFalls were brought to th6 undertaking parlors dt Mr. E. R. Hopper where Dr, Bur­ rows, coroner, and a jury viewed the remains’ the same evening.. An in­ quest wijl be held. Wednesday, July 10th. Eckert, driver of the west­ bound car sustained only minor in­ juries. *■ ' : Mrs. McFalls and family moved to Exeter from Biddulph Township, about three years ago shortly after the death of her husband-. She is survived' by two daughters, Mrs.' Flynn and Mrs. Orval Dickson, of Moox-seville. The deceased was -in her 54th year. Her maiden name was Sarah Jane Cooper. The funer­ al. was held Wednesday afternoon and the cortege was one of the larg­ est which has been seen.in this dis­ trict for some time. Interment took place in the Nursery cemetery. t The Exeter .softball team took pdrt in the tournament in Lucan on the First and were successful in Winning, second place. They from Lucan and lost to London son-Efssex. >♦ * BIRTHS AYTON—In Usborne on June 22nd to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Layten, a son. Successful Celebration Exeter Wins From London in Sche­ dule Gapm» The celebration in Exeter on the morning of July First was a great success and proved a drawing card to hundreds of people from the sur­ rounding country.? The weather was ideal and shortly after Pine o’clock the big parade started* from. Victoria Park to the ball grounds: The parade was headed by Misses Doreen Westcott and Kathleep. God­ bolt on horseback followed by the Dashwood band,, the firemen with the old' and new equipment, a lpng procession of school children with, flags. - Therek were eleven boys ajid girls with decorated bicycles, num­ erous trade floats, decorated autos, calithumpians and clowns. The procession was one of the longest and finest ever seen in Exeter. They paraded to the fair grounds where the judging was done in front of the grandstand. ’ The finest thing In the parade wag the trade float of Traquair & Lin­ denfield. The float was, decorated in white and blue- with numerous streamers and displayed in a very artistic manner* various lines) of hardware. Two little girls in white and blue added to the attraction. Grant’s delivery truck, wag.- .also, beautifully decorated and was award­ ed second prize. H. Ba,gshaw -was awarded third'. For the best decorated car, ’J. M/ Southcott was awarded first; Miss Rosa Dearing second and Miss Tena McCurdy, third. S. S. No. 3, Ste­ phen, Miss Gertrude Francis, teacher was awarded the prize for best re­ presented public school in parade and the second and third prizes were divided by the Exeter school. For calithumpian floats Messrs. Russell Snell, Aljoe Sanders and Gordon Lamport were awarded first with a decorated aeroplane. Norman Hun­ ter and his goat were second. Best decorated horses and vehicle, first Misses Bernice Caldwill,. second Mrs. Clarence Sammons and Miss A. Simmons; third Harry Beavers. Dec­ orated bicycle, Warren’ May, Marjor* ie Complin, Clarence Fahrner.: Best’ clown, L. Qormier, W. Pethick, J. Elliott. The judges were: Messrs. David Cantelon, Hensail; W. R. Elliott, Centralia;-'D. Tiemair; DaSHWood? A ' short patriotic program was carried out in front of the grand stand when addresses were given by Reeve C. B. Snell, Mr. M. R. Com­ plin and Rev. J. B. Rhodes. The school children sang several patriotic numbers and .-the Dashwood band furnished' several selections A regular league ball game be­ tween the London and Exeter teams featured 'the morning program. The Exeter boys won their first game in the ise'cond seri.es before a large crowd of spectators. The game was snappy throughout and reached its climax' in the ninth innings when London scored three runs making a total 6-4, in favor of the locals. London scored their first run in . the first inning. The first man up walked. Quick the second man batt­ ed a three base hit scoring the run­ ner. off third, scoring until eter players Mahon' the had only two (Continued on page 4) FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO. 2892 Fntment I TON OPTOMETRIST an# We Can Help You to See Better OUr method ofJ testing Is " complete and oi|r prices mo Office hours 9;/0 to 12 1:30 to 5 p.m. Evening Phone 75w HOGGAKTH—DUNCAN A very quiet but pretty Wedding" took place at the Thames Road Uni­ ted church 'parsonage on Saturday# June 2£|tlr at five o’clock p.m/w.hem Rev. Jas. - Anthony united in mar­ riage Miss Gladys Elfleda Duncan, daughter of Mr. John R. Duncan, tp Mr. John Qarnet Hoggarth. The youthful bride was winsome in. her* ensemble suit of white georgette with hat and shoes to match. Fol­ lowing the ceremony a , lunchehom was served at the bride’s home after; which the happy couple left -by nwt-r or on a wedding trip. The .bride- travelled in a midnight blue tailored silk gown and a dove grey coat with; fox collar, hat, shoes and hand bag! in same color scheme. Friends oC both bride and' groom, extend con­ gratulations. Both are • very well known. After August 1st they will be at home to their many friends at- Cromarty, Ont. I. > AN Strawberry Estival Under 'tl\ auspices of t JAMES ST. VNITEO (JHURCH, EXETER Friday E\ en i/ig, July 5th Admission, 40e. and 25 c. SATURDAY, Well known entertaine who. li in Canada and- the Unitedk State evening.. Hear him and »y musical program. ' OrchestraXin Exeter put day^and pla boys into ca Admissi ■feifeai. ..<»■ wmiw ... i»ii Music FurnisheAb/ the Dashwood Band MHiiimiiiiimii mwjHiinM■»|«||||» H>|»*MIII| nil H Come and Enjoy a Treat STARTING LY5 at 5.30 He was put out when '-caught That ended the London the ninth innings. Ex­ connected freely with London pitcher ~ who .strikeouts to'his credit — for EXTENDED RADIO ARTISTS DIRECT FR®>M CLUB AN BALLROOM, REGU .AD.MISSJ0Nv.-r GAGEMENT ;htly VER W. J. R. E EDGEWATER. GREYSTONE DETROIT PRICES . *• -2: jFO R«*2 5a v ■' »■ DANCES 4 FOR 25c BALLGAME Exeter d giun#| _ ke the^wpfcbr0yr Friday ndgfiv? 25 and 15c. Don’t forget, the Benefit JE Gaine on. Thursday night at the ba grounds at G jJO. THRILLING RESCUE OF THREE LONDON MEN AT GRAND BEND While thousands crowded the beach at Grand Bend on the evening of July 1st a heroic rescue of three men, whose boat" had' upset out at the* fish nets, was made by Harmon Gill and John Manure. Earl Dodds, V.ern Arnold and Chas. Arnold, of London were out fishing in a small boat when a heavy wind blew up rapidly and caught them be­ fore they could make a dash for land, Ths lake which had been calm all evening became suddenly rough With high .swells and the in which the men, were fishing in danger of 'capsizing. The climbed out on the posts Which port the fish nets and for nearly an hour clung' to their perilous position. Several attempts were made by dif­ ferent tugs io reach the men and finally Harmon Gill and John Man- ore, in the latter’s gasoline fishing tug made slow put steady headway agaipst the waves. The boat jvas pitched about by the high seas and it seemed an impossible task*for Jt to reach the imperilled men. With difficulty and skill the tug was man­ euvered alongside one stake after the other until the three men were safely brought to land. - • As the rc.se,urers reached the shore three cheers rang out from the throats of several thousand watchers on’ the beach. The rescue was one Of considerable courage and daring. The meh had almost given ’ tliem- selves-up for lost as wave after wave washed over them and they were al­ most exhausted. at MAIN ST. UNITED/CHURCH, on THURSDAY,/JULY 4th REV. G. A.J NCHtlW, OF TORONTO boat was men sup- delighted vast" audiences both ■Will*3 be the" entertainer of the not hot be disappointed. Good ttendance.\ ' • » SUPPER WLL BE SERVED^ FROM 5:30 TO 7:30 O’CLOCK ADMISSION: Adults 40c.; Children 25c- e Xadies Aid iji EILBER—At Victoria Hospital, Lon- , don, on Thursday, June 27tli to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert K. Eilber, of Creditoii, ;a son ^stillborn). DEATHS • FRANCIS— In Seafortlv oh Satur­ day, June 27th, Emily Cottle, be* loved wife of Mr, Henry R. Pran- fcls in her VHli year. . McFALLS—in Tucker,smith Tp. on July 1st, Sarah Jane Cooper, wi­ dow of the lute Wilbur McFalls, in her 54th year. hoggarth—duncan — At the Thames Road United parsonage on Saturday, -June 29th, Miss Gladys Elfleda Dun’can, daughter of Mr, . John R. Duncan/ to Mr. John Gar­ net Hoggarth, by Rev. James .An­ thony. manifested in their i acci*ure owing to ’ their recent cranks (lj(J late Mrs. lank the ops. ter the J.M. many kind- ^d\symptey c-xtGftded during ®)centalso ter dl tribute;md Ioan of cars. H'Sr.vey Bros, merchant millers will .remfiin open each Saturday ev­ ening during July and: August from seven o'clock to nine-thirty instead of each evening as stated last week. Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, of Woodham, preached his farewell sermon on Sunday last. 5-.30,to 8 pkm.