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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-10-26, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1033 S. S. CONVENTION The Stephen, Exetqr and Uslborne Religious Educational Council will hold their annual convention in Cre- diton United Church on Friday, Oc­ tober 27'th at 2.30 and 7.4'5 p.m. Rev. J. R. Peters, of EUmville, Rev. R. N. .Stewart, of Centralia, Rev. S. R. Johnston, of Lucan will be the speakers. Mr. J. H. Jones, of Exe­ ter, will install the officers; a play­ let “Barabbas’’ will be put on by the Elimville Young People. 'Mr. Arthur Amy, Crediton, is thfe presi­ dent; Mr. Cecil Skinner, Centralia, vice-pres., and Miss Ruby Finkbein- er, Crediton, sec’y.-treas. GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Aitiken an .es­ teemed couple of Goderich, recent­ ly observed their golden wedding anniversary. All the family were present coming from Peace River District and Oregon to honor their parents The session of North St. United Church were present in a body. The family consisting of three sons and one daughter presented them with a purse of gold. RECALLS WHEN FIRST IRON BRIDGE FELL INTO RIVER AS FOREMAN ERRED Many of the older residents of the town will remember the name ,Swen- erton. Many years ago a person by that name occupied the farm now owned by Harry Smith on the Lake Road. The Aux Sauble River winds its way through the farm lands and at the juncture of the first iron bridges in the district, erected 47 years ago, and known as the Swen- erton’s brdge, according to Thomas Dunsford, of Marlette, Mich., a form­ er resident of the district who visit­ ed here recently. Mr. Dunsford recalled that he and Fred Collins, a former resident, one day were binding sheaves in a field close to where the bridge was be­ ing erected. During their work Col­ lins said he thought he heard a big crash and looking up the men saw that the bridge, almost completed had plunged into the river. In its erection the foreman had, through an oversight, forgot to put- in cer­ tain underlying braces which gave it support and when the trestle work was removed the birdge crashed. It bad to be taken all apart and re­ built, but since then it has stood the wea.r and tear of the years. Most every time a car or wagon passes over the bridge, the rattling of the upper braces can be heard plainly in the town, providing the wind is in the right direction. Mr. Dunsford had possession, at the time, of the farm now owned by Percy Dunsford. About thirty years ago he moved to Michigan. During his frequent visits home Mr. Dunsford ‘often follows the course of the river through the property which he once owned. The build­ ings which were there during his time have disappeared*—replaced by more modern structures, on me old Swenterton flats he misses the “old elm,” which for many years marked the favorite swimming hole which had a depth of about six feet of water, and where the bigger fish gathered in the spring. Many a boy, too, learned his first lesson in smoking at this favorite spot, breaking off the dried roots, light­ ing them and puffing away, pretend­ ing he was a man. Mr. Dunsford has also found a pump house at the rear of the Exe­ ter Creamery which drew part of the waters up to the storage tank, for use during the summer months. duties of the several offices which he holds. 0 „ We understand that Mr. C. E. Hep­ burn, who has been engaged in the drug business for the past year, is about leaving town. Married: In London on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Ryqkman, E. J. Roberts (late principal of Rodney Public School) to Miss Deborah, third daughter of Newton Clark, of Crediton. Mr. John Herbert, of Guelph, has purchased some property from Mr. Elliott and intends giving up farm­ ing and coming to live tn Exeter. Messrs. Stewart and Manning are progressing favorably in the bicycl­ ing art. ■Lawson-Lawson: At Exeter on the 16th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Martin, Mr. Wm, Lawson to Miss Christina Lawson, both of the Township of Stephen. Mr. John Underhill, who resides somewhere in the vicinity of Bran­ don, Man., has been visiting with his friends in this part of the country. Miss Edith, daughter of Dr, Hynd­ man of this place who h’as been spending the summer in Scotland has returned home. Market reports—White wheat $1 to $1.10;>red wheat $1.00 to $1.12; Barley 40 to 6l0'c; Oats 3'0 to 33c.; Clover seed $7,70 to $5.50; Timothy $1.50 to $2.00;° Peas, 65c. to 70c.; Corn, 60c. to 615c.; Eggs 22c.; Butter 16c.; Flour per bbl., $5.00; Potatoes per bag 50c.; apples 70c.; Hogs, $7.- 50 to $8.0'0; Beef, $6.0i0 to $7.'0(0>; Hay per ton, $7.00 to $8.00. 25 YEARS AGO October 22, 1908 Alex Munn, of Hay Twp., has pur­ chased the farm of Mr. John Welsh, of London Road, north. " Mr. John Hawkshaw, while work­ ing around his horses tlie other day, received a severe kick in the side, which resulted in a broken rib and a badly bruised side. Word has been received here of an unfortunate accident that befell Mr. John Willis, of Marlette, Mich., formerly of Exeter. It appears he was engaged in clearing up a piece of'land and in some manner had his leg broken. A little son of Mr. Geo. Jeffery had a narrow escape last week. He was playing around a well being dug by Mr. Thos. Smale on the farm of Mr. Wes. Armstrong, when he fell in, falling sixteen feet. Luckily he fell slightly on Mr. Smale, who was at the bottom and broke the fall and not injuring himself or Mr. Smale. J. D. Hannon has sold his general store at Shipka to John Breen, of McGillivray, who took possession this week. Mr. Walter Hern, of Elimville, left on Saturday for Goderich where he expects to reside for some time. Markets—-Wheat 88c; Barley 48 to 52c.; Oats 3’5 to 3qc.; Peas, 80c. to S’oic.; Potatoes 65c. to 75'c.; Hay per ton $7.50 to $8.00; Flour per cwt. $2.7)5*; Butter 20c.; Eggs 20c.; Hogs $5.90. a.............................. -..... b EDITORIAL Inflation is always the road to ruin.V V *V *** * A kingdom that one cannot turn to good account is dear at a penny. * * ** *** * Cautious Sandy says that empty bagpipes never inspired a soldier. * * ** *** <ii Let no one be deceived, ballyhoo and cockey doodledoo are not prosperity. ********* It is still true that those who appeal to the sword snail perish by the sword. - ******** Even the mighty United States are not exempt from the law that wilful waste insures woeful want. ***>!<$* ** Temporary poverty is never the rightly used it is a stepping stone. enemy of a brave man. When * * * * ** ** We saw a man digging a fine patch of potatoes. He had planted good seed in good soil and had kept the cultivator and the hoe going. He’s an odd old chap. * * . * * * * * * One wonders why parliamentarians heed the men who are de­ manding a release from legal restrictions regarding the sale of liq­ uor. Is it because the liquor people can be. counted upon to deliver the vote? ******** We saw a bunch of farmers practicing for the fall plowing match, Everyone of these farmers had his own fall plowing done, his silos filled and his apples picked. ’ Good plowing and good farming are first cousins. If more effort were spent in getting to work and less time de­ voted to getting together something would be accomplished. Three times nothing is ju*st nothing. Ten nothings added together make nothing but nonentity. Why should we seek to deceive ourselves? ******** Some Canadian farmers are finding out that Joan Bull was not asleep when he arranged fora quota of Canadian bacon hogs. That astute old fellow seemed to know that Canadians would not supply what his market demanded and set his own farmers to that doing what 'Canadian farmers could not be paid to do. John is pro­ ducing more and more of his own bacon. ******** GETTING BUSY The Exeter Eligible Maiedns are organizing for their ex­ ploits. A full account of their first meeting of the season will ap­ pear in an early issue. The B. P. A. have already organized. We regret that pressure on our space makes it impossible for us to re­ port the result of their first rally. ******** 50 YEARS AGO October 25, 1883 Mr. N. J. Clark, who for the past number of years has been engaged in the mercantile business in the past, village of Farquhar, has remov­ ed within a short distance of Exeter. Mr. Clark still intends to pursue the 15 YEARS AGO October 24, 1918 Mrs. McNichol and Mi’ Melville have moved into the house they re­ cently purchased from Miss Brown. The Jackson Manufacturing Com­ pany is 'busy this week moving into their premises in the old James Pi­ ckard block. Mr. John Fletcher recently bought a fifty acre farm from Mr. Frank Brock who puchased a lO'O-acre farm Lot 11, Con. 8, Usborne from Mr. W. Turnbull. Landlord W. T. Acheson has found it necessary this week to close his dining-room and bedrooms in. the . Central Hotel to the public owing to I the presence of sickness and the dif- Shingles! ificulty of obtaining help. I Word has been received here by his mother that Mr. Wm. Newcombe, t of Stratford, had undergone an oper- ! ation for appendicitis and he is im- j proving nicely. | Mr. Lome Weekes and wife, son ; and daughter-in-law of. Mr. George Weekes, of New York, formerly of No. 1 B. C. XXXXX EDGE GRAIN The best grade made at a low price Exeter, have 'both died in Cincinnati, Ohio, of influenza. . Mr. Jas. Dignan last week purchas- | ed Mr. Fred Bawden’s house on Gid- ! ley' street. No. 1 Dry Hemlock barn siding 10 in. wide, any length Matched 2 in. barn flooring at $30.00 per M A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone No. 12, GRANTON Miss Ida Armstrong is home from Toronto o'wing to the schools Of the city being closed oh account of the epidemic. Markets—-Fall Wlieat $2.11; S. Wheat $2.06; Oats 70 to 73c.; Bar­ ley 95 to $1.1'0; Flour $5.90; Cream­ ery Butter (5i5c.; Dairy Butter 48o. to 48c; Eggs 50 to '512c.; Potatoes, $2.00 to $2.25; Hay, pet ton $12,00; Hogs $17.2,5. f A CAUTION There are two things that the young men of this country will do well to get rid oft—the fear of discomfort and the fear of adventure. When the history of 1933 is written up it will be found that these two fears have been our greatest enemies. Little-Faith and Much- Afraid never got” anywhere. * * * * * * * * The Exeter groundhog maintains that he has he right to be amused .by what is going on around him. He sees no sense in being obliged to eat clover all the time. He argues that he has the right to’laugh and to whistle whenever he feels like it. He informs us that the appalling solemnity of some people is distressing. The groundhog that whistles or the man who laughs is not held in bond­ age by trouble. REMEMBRANCE DAY Let us not forget Remembrance Day. The nation that forgets its great men is on the road to ruin. Had it not been for the brave lads who gave the full measure of devotion to King and country most of us would be shining the boots of German officers and carry­ ing beer to glut German soldiery. It is well not to overlook this fact. ******** SO THERE WE ARE!— The big fault with a whole lot of us is- that we have sold out too cheap. We say, ‘.‘the times are bad” and fail to advertise and to clean up and dress up the store window. We say that business is slow and yet fail to practice salesmanship. A business man who has weathered the depression said: “There are opportunities left on our doorsteps every day. We should pick them up and not step on them!” He practices his own doctrine. THOSE GERMANS The German people dearly love the sight of marching men, the peal of martial music, th,e waving of .banners and to lick the hand of the man who provides the show. They give their breath for ex­ ternal success in business or pleasure or for anything that appeals to the animal instincts. For this sort of thing they bargain away all that is noble in a potentially great nation. Esau like, they pre­ fer a mess of savoury meat to the following Out of a high spiritual destiny. Like that character, too, they find their hand against every man and every man’s hand against them. Is it not likely that they must pass through a period of slavery; followed by a long sojourn in the wilderness before they take a worthy place among the nations of the world? **■***.*** THINK THIS OVER The Old Adam in us—The old morality is still good enough for Dean Inge, of St. Paul’s, London, who has little patience with the “nauseous nonsense about complexes and repressions’’ of the psy­ choanalysts. They assume, he says in a recent sermon, quoted in “The Churchman” (Episcopal), “that human nature is innocent at bottom and that we have, only to unleash our instincts to remove the shackles of civil and religious government in order to see the free­ man expanding in a magnificent manner. Now if this is right,” he goes on, “all the moralists and religious teachers', including our Lord Himself, have .been wrong.” As Dean Inge sees it: “If we must use the modern jargon, there is a complex coiled up within the human soul which no analyst can analyze or remove; it is the old man, the ego, and seed of selfishness. It is all very- well to talk of the mischief done by repression. I do not deny that there is some truth in it. But there is a great deal in the character that we have inherited which needs to be repressed. Our garden con­ tains weeds which have to be pulled up. 'St, Paul talks of abolish­ ing, starving, even of crucifying the old man. Was he a very poor psychoanalyst, or did he perhaps know the human heart as only those can know it who take life very seriously? “The question between the old morality and the newfangled theories may be put in this way: Is the true harmony both for so­ ciety and for the individual soul, it it a harmony of satisfied im­ pulses, or a harmony of unified purposes? The former needs no discipline, no repression. The latter involves a life of discipline and rejection, of self-denial. But the first ideal is quite unrealiz­ able, because our impulses and instincts cannot be harmonized. They are a disorderly mob. The second ideal alofie cftn bring peace, both to nations and classes and to the individual soul.” Judging Has Begun! Mrs. T. P. ROSS, Five Roses Judge and lecturer, has begun her tour of 43 towns, in 27 Ontario Counties, in connection with the FIVE ROSES County Baking Championship Tweed and Bancroft, in Hastings County; Bloomfield, in Prince Edward; are the first judging centres in Mrs. Ross’ tour. Soon she will reach your county. Only those who have been leaders in the local contests will be allowed to try for the valuable Championship Prizes at the end of February ... so ' ' Prepare for this Contest. Use FIVE ROSES Flour for your home-baking NOW . . . and watch this paper for announcement of the judging centre nearest your home I RIBBONS and 8 LOCAL PRIZES will be given in every judging cen­ tre. Two County Prizes will be given in every County. Grand Champion­ ship Prizes for the whole territory will be awarded after the final con­ test at the end of February next. Work for the honour of your County . . . and for your own reputation for home baking. Prepare to enter this contest when the judge reaches your County. Ask your grocer for details, if you haven’t already got them. Fives Roses Flour is excellent for cakes, pastry, rolls, bread, biscuits. It makes products that are notice­ ably better. People talk about their flavor and lightness. Use it in your home. THIS STERLING SILVER TEA SET AND $50 — to the bread and cake Grand Cham­ pions of the whole contest area. FIVE ROSES FLOUR Milled by -LAKE OF THE WOODS MILLING CO. Limited Offices at TORONTO SUDBURY OTTAWA LONDON HAMILTON BRANTFORD SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT.; and MONTREAL, P.Q. 4 Will You Be Financially Independent at 60? An Advertisement to Men 25 to 35 Years of Age Men between 25 and 35 are showing a marked preference for Confederation Life Endowment Policies, with Total Disability Benefits. 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