The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-01-18, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 18th, 1934 j SIXTIETH YEAR, NO. ‘27 89
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Mens’ Heavy Coat Sweaters on Sale |
Men’s Heavy All-Wool Coat Sweaters in checks and plain Jumbo J
style; good colors, sizes up to 44, Regular price $3.50, January sale price <
$2.35 each. i
Flannelette Blankets $2.15 a pair
Heavy Plaid Cotton Blankets also Ibex large size in white and grey with
pink and blue borders. A real bargain this month at $2.15 a pair.
Pillow Cotton, Circulars, 40 and 42 inches wide, a nice cotton on sale at
29c. a yard.
Students' Winter Overcoats, $15. each
Dark greys, Browns and Navys. Guard models, Form Fits, etc. Now is
your chance to get one of the latest style coats at the low price of $15.00.
SLPERIORICHAIN STORE
SPECIAL VALUES FOR THURSDAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Rinso
Large pkg.
19c.
' Large tins
Canned Tomatoes
2 for 17c.
Many Flowers or
In. Delight Soap
per cake 5c.
Standard Peas
No. 3 Sieve
2 tins 23c.
Ingersoll
Malted Cheese
1-2 lb. pkg. 10c.
Rayno Cleanser
per pkg. 5c.
Toddy
8 oz. 31c. '
16 oz. 51c.
Cowen’s Cocoa
lb. tin new pkg.
23c.
Royal York Coffee .
Red Plum Jam . . . . .
Bulk Mincemeat . . . .
Cranberries .'............
Gele-Jelly Powders .
................1 lb. tin 39c.
.... 40 oz. jar 29c.
...........2 lbs. for 25c.
...............per lb. 15c.
.................6 for 25c.
Baker’s Cocoa........................1-2 lb. tin 15c.
Richard’s Carbolic Soap .... per cake 5c.
Mulffets ................................... 2 pkgs. 25c.
White Swan or My-T-Nice Wheat
Flakes.............................5 lb. bags 25c.
Cocoanut Bar Biscuits .... 2 lbs. for 25c.
phon. 32 Jones & May Phone 32 *
All Wool Blankets $4.95 a pair
Beautiful quality All Wool Blankets white with pink or blue borders.
Good large size. The finest bargain we have ever offered in wool blankets
at only $4.95 a pair. .
All Wool Afghans $2.95 each x
Nine only All Wool Afghans or bed throws, good range of colors to clear
at $2.95 each.
All Linen Towelling 5 yards fur $1.00
Heavy All Linen Towelling for rollers, regular 25c. quality on sale at 5
yards for $1.00. ' , ________________________________
6 only Bed Comforters—Rayon bound—good colors on sale at $2.35 ea.
— Use only Genuine —
Westinghouse Mazda Electric Bulbs
for Real Service
1,000 hour guaranteed bulbs
,25, 40 and 60 watt sizes.....................................per carton $1.40
we also stock 75, 100, 150 and 200 watt sizes
Old Hickory Smoked Salt for curing meat . . 10 lb. car. $1.25
No. 10 size Meat Grinders.....................................................$3.50
Food Choppers .........................................................................$1.00
Butcher Knives . . . .'......................................................... 50c. up
Dasco Skinning Knives...........................................................$1.00
Genuine C. C. M. Skate and Shoe Outfits .... $4.50 to $11.50
Hockey Sticks (special prices to clubs)...............25c. to $1.00
Stable Brooms and Shovels all styles
Manure Forks complete.........................................................$1.35
Manure Fork Tines, only...............................•........................85c.
Hand-made Axe Handles......................................................50c.
Guaranteed Akes and Handles...............•......................., $2.50
10 dozen Galvanized Pails No. 12 size . . ..................20c. ea.
1—2nd hand Good Cheer Range used only two months
1—2nd hand Saxon Treasure with all New Linings & Grates
TRAQUA1R & LINDENFIELD
IN HOSPITAL
Mr. David Goulding, of Kirkton,
father of Mr. W. R. 'G-oulding, of
town, was taken to Victoria Hospital
London, Saturday evening and. on
Tuesday morning underwent a slight
operation. Mr. Goulding suffered
from influenza and was threatened
with pneumonia which fortunately
was checked when other complica
tions set in. It is hoped that he
will roon be, around again. Mrs.
Goulding and Mr, aim Mrs. W. R.
Gohldiiig spent the forepart of the
week with him. The organ of the
James St. Unitedi church was pre
sided' over Sunday evening by (Mrs.
G. Williams in the absence o£ Mr,
Goulding.
NO REDUCTION HERE
While a gasoline price war is be
ing waged, in the various cities,
prices being quoted as low as 14
cents a gallon in Toronto, motorists
here are paying the same old prices,
i. e. 28c. a gallon. That’s a tough
break for us.
Messrs. Walter Cunningham and
Thos, Pryde are in Toronto attend
ing a convention of the Ontario As
sociation of Memorial craftsmen.
Twenty-five dollars will be given
In prizes to the readers of the Timos-
Advecate who renew their subscrip
tions this month.
SATISFACTORY REPORT
About 10'0 attended the annual
vestry meeting of Trivitt Memorial
Anglican Church on Monday night.
After a banquet, satisfactory reports
were heard from the various allied
societies and the treasurer’s report
showed that for the general fund
$2,881.55 had been raised and" $396
subscribed for the church restora
tion fund. The church had begun
the year with a deficit in 1933 but
this had been reduced by $463.70
with $216.80 outstanding io be wip
ed out in 193 4. The following offi-
cerp were elected or appointed, Ves
try c-’erk, Louis Day, Sr.; treasurer
M. W. Pfaff; rector’s warden, W.
E. Middleton; peoples’ warden, Per
cy Dunford; members of select ves
try Fred Ellerington, M. W. Pfaff,
T. S. Woods. E. J. Wethey, Walter
Cunningham, W. J. Stanlake, W. E.
Winer, John Triebner and D. Dew.
Delegates to Synod.—Thomas Hop
croft, W. E. Middleton; substitutes,
Samuel Sweet and Wesley Dearing;
sidesmen, L. E. Day, Walter Mat
thew, Alvin Cornish, W. Ellerington
Charles Triebner and Oran Winer;
auditors, N J. Dore and J. W. Mor
ley.
Hearty congratulations were offer
ed Rev. M< A. and Mrs. Hunt for the
excellent work done in this their
first year in Exeter.
DEGREES EXEMPLIFIED
Officers andi members of the
Orange Order, Exeter, numbering
about 35 motored to Woodham on
Friday evening of last week where
they exemplified the work of the
Blue and Arch degrees. Mr. Gordon
Lamport was in charge of the Blue
Degrees and Mr. Elmore Harness of
the Arch degree and they were as
sisted by Mr. Asa Deeves, of Clinton
as lecturer. At the close of the de
grees refreshments were served.
The W. M. Mr, I-Iarty Cole was in
the chair. The Exeter degree team
were highly complimented on the
very efficient manner in which the
wdrk was put on and a vote of
thanks was tendered to them.
SECOND OPERATION
Mr. Thomas Kestle, aged 83 years,
Who underwent an operation the lat-
tei* part of November for the ampu
tation of his left foot in the Victoria
Hospital, London, underwent a fur
ther operation on (Monday for the
amputation of anothei’ portion of the
leg with a view to getting a better
healing surface. At the time of
writing his condition is rainy satis
factory.
STUDENTS GET HOLIDAYS
The Exeter school was closed on
Mon lay after having been fumigated
on Saturday when it was learned
that Miss M. E. Bonis, B.A., of the
high school staff, had developed an
attack of the mumps. The order for
fumigating the school came from the
M. H. O. following a meeting of the
Board of Health. Mr. Eugene Howey
has been engaged to fill the position
of Miss Bonis during her absence.
DIED IN CALIFORNIA
Word was received in Exeter of
the death of Mrs. (Rev.) M. J. Wil
son which took place at her home in
California on December *23rd, Mrs.
Wilson greatly mourned the death
of her husband which took place on
October 1st last year. She contracted
a cold which was followed by com
plications and resulted in her death.
For ten days previous to her death
she was unconscious. Mr. Wilson was
pastoi’ of the James Street United
Church from July 1919 to 1923. He
and Mrs. Wilson were greatly belov
ed by many friends in this com
munity. The word was received in
Exeter by Mr. W. S. Cole.
GODERICH EDITOR DIES
Mr. Walter F. A. Naiftel, editor
and proprietor of the Goderich Star,
and president of the Huron County
Press Association, died 'Monday
morning in his fifty-fifth year. The
deceased has been confined to 'his
bed since early last July. He was
born on the Lake Shore Road, about
nine miles south of Goderich, and
has been engaged in newspaper work
since his graduation rrom the Gode
rich collegiate institute where he
proved himself a clever student. For
a time he was identified’ with an ad
vertising agency in Montreal and
later edited the Perth Courier. He
returned to Goderich in 1916 and
was associated with the late J. W.
Vanatter until the latter’s death in
1925 when he took full control of
the Star. He was regarded in the
highest esteem by his fellow publish
ers and in his death Goderich loses
a worthy citizen. The sympathy of
many friends will be extended to
Mrs. Naftel.
BANK OFFICIAL RETIRES
(Kingsville Reporter)
On January 1st of this year, Mr.
R. B. Samuel, who .has been manager
of the Baniki of Montreal (formerly
Molsons Bank) for the past 17 years
was retired on pension.
No more capable bank official
could be found than Mr. Samuel, and
it is with feelings of regret that the
business men of the town as well as
the farming community, see him re
tire from the bank. He had been in
the banking business for more than
40' years, and was held in the high
est esteem by the head office as an
extremely careful manager. He was
always kind and considerate with the
bank’s patrons as well as with the
local staff and at the same time
firm in his decisions where there*
might be any doubt in a banking
transaction. He and his wife and
daughter, Mary, will continue to re
side in their pretty home on Divis
ion St. south.” iMr. Samuel was at
one time on the staff of the Molsons
Bank in Exeter; his wife being a
former Exeter girl, Muss P. Bawden.
SUFFERED CONCUSSION
Mr. Alexander Purdon was knock
ed down and suffered a concussion of
the brain Monday afternoon when in
an attempt to cross Main street he
stepped from in front of a car park
ed at the curb into the path of an
other car. Mr. Purdon was in front
of Leavitt’s Theatre and was in the
act of crossing to the oast side of the
road. A car driven by Mr. W. F.
Abbott was about to pull away from
the curb. Mr. Purdon was in front
of it and being attracted, by it failed
to notice another car coming from
the north driven by Clifford L. Hel
wig, of London. The driver had
blown his horn and swerved to the
left to avoid hitting Mr. Purdon and
Mr. Purdon halting quickly in his
steps overbalanced, his hands strik
ing the hood of the passing car, He
was thrown to the ground and rend
ered unconscious and also suffered
a slight abralsion close to the left
eye. Mr. Purdon was removed to
the office of Mr. John Campbell and
later to his home by Df. Dunlop
Where ho is at present making a sat
isfactory recovery. Constable Norry
investigated the accident and Mr.
Helwig was not doUfhed,
SNIDER—CURLISS
A quiet wedding toow place at the
Church of the Redeemer, Toronto,
on Saturday, January 6th, when
Etta, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Curliss, and Mr. Ivan
Snider, both of Bolton, were united
in marriage, the ceremony being per
formed by Rev. T. O. Curtiss,
brother of the bride. Miss Curliss,
a few years ago, conducted a millin
ery shop in Exeter and her many
friends here will extend best wishes.
WEEK OF PRAYER
The Week of Prayer held in Ex
eter under the auspices of the Min
isterial Association in which the
various churches of the town and the
neighboring communities united,
came to a conclusion Friday in
(‘aven Presbyterian church at which
Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Centralia, gave
a helpful and inspiring message on
“Prayer.” On Thursday evening
Rev. H. Taylor, of the Thames Road
gave the address in Main St. church
and on Wednesday evening Rev. Mr.
Young, of Hensall, spoke in the
James street United church. The
various ministers of town assisted
with the different services. The
meetings were well attended.
DEATH OF JOHN PEDLAR
An aged and highly esteemed
resident of Exeter passed away Mon
day morning in the person of Mr.
John Pedlar, aged 84 years and 2
months. The deceased had been ail
ing for some time, he having suffer
ed a paralytic stroke last spring.
The deceased was born in England
and at the age of two years came to
Canada with his parents settling in
Stephen township. He was united in
marriage with Miss Elizabeth Rowe,
who has been an untiring and de
voted companion. Twenty-six years
ago they moved to Exeter having
purchased the residence of Mr. A.
Q. Bobier. Mr. Pedlar was the last of
the family, one brother, Jonah hav
ing predeceased him a number of
years ago. The funeral private took
place Wednesday afternoon conduct
ed by Rev. J. H. Stainton with in-
termentjn the Exeter cemetery.
THE LATE SAMUEL BROCK
The funeral of the late Samuel R.
Brock, of the 6th concession of Us-
borne Tp., took placv to the Exeter
cemetery Tuesday afternoon and was
largely attended. Mr. Brock passed
away Saturday following a lengthy
illness. His age was 69 years, 8
months and 14 days. Tiie deceased
was a life-long resident of Usborne.
He was a man of sterling character
and held in the highest regard by all
who knew him. He is survived by
his bereaved widow whose maiden
name was Margaret Hunter; also by
two sons (Sherwood and John Brock
both of Usborne. One brother,
Thos and a sister, Mrs. Routley, of
Usborne also survive. The funeral
service was conducted by Rev. J. R.
Peters, of Elimville.
THE LATE WM. FORD
The death took place Tuesday of
William Ford, of Usborne Township
in his 74th year. The deceased, who
was a lifelong resident of Usborne
had been in poor health for some
time. He was married to Minnie Har
rison, who' predeceased, him four
years. He is survived by liis twin
brother, George and another broth
er, John, both of Exeter and one
sister, Mrs. R. D. Hall, in Western
Canada. He is also survived by three
daughters, Mrs. R. Hicks, of Flint.
Mich.; Mrs. Thomas Brooks, of Clan-
deboye and Mrs. John Pollard, of
Centralia and by five sons, Arthur
and Fred, of Usborne; Arnold, of
Detroit; Grant of Centralia and Les
ter of 'Snowflake, IMan. The funeral
will take place from the residence
of liis son Arthur, Usborne Township
pending word from the West. Rev.
R. N. Stewart, of Centralia, will of
ficiate. Interment will he in the
Exeter Cemetery. ■ADMISSION: 25 and 15c.
The Brightville Indoor
CHAUTAUQUA
• — will be presented in —
James Street United Church
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd
Under the auspices of the Willing Worker* Mission Circle
PROGRAMME
PART —Chautauqtta Concert Company
PART II—Living Pictures
PART III—Musical Entertainers
PART IV—Farmer’s Night
PART V—Coonvillo Jubilee Singers
Admission: 25c. and 10c. Family tickets ?5c.
DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT
Four days after the death of her
husband the late Robert E. Pickard
Mrs. Pickard passed away on Satur
day at the age of 72 years and; 2
days. The funeral of Mr. Pickard
was held on Friday and at that time
Mrs. Pickard waa unaware of his
passing having been in a very criti
cal condition for a number of days.
However before her demise the sad
news of her husband’s death was
made known to her. Mrs. Pickard's
maiden name was Elizabeth Verity
She was a daughter of the late Will
iam Verity, founder of the Verity
Plow Works in Exeter, which was
latei’ transferred to Brantford. In
1892 she was united in marriage
with Mr. Pickard. With the excep
tion of a number of years in the
West Mrs. Pickard has been a life
long resident of Exetei’ and held in
the highest esteem. She is survived
by two sons and one daughter, Clar
ence V. Pickard, of Exeter, who has
been associated with his father in the
insurance business; Alan principal of
one of the Regina schools, who ar
rived in Exeter Friday of last week
and Mrs. Melville F. Gladman, of
London. The youngest son, Cecil
paid the supreme sacrifice as an
aviator in the late war. She is also’
survived by three sisters, Mrs. W.
Braund, New York; Mrs. Fred Bur
nett and Mrs. W. Gundy, of Toronto;
and four brothers, W. <J. Verity,
P. E. Verity and C. F. Ver
ity, of Brantford and R. H. Verity,
of Los Angeles, Calif. The funeral
private, was held from the home on
Monday afternoon conducted by her
pastor, Rev. J. H. Stainton with in
terment in the Exeter cemetery. The
pall bearers were her three brothers
W. J. Verity, C. F. Verity and P. E.
Verity; C. V. Pickard, A. W. Pick
ard and M. F. Gladman.
Funeral of Mr. Pickard
The funeral of Mr. Pickard took
place from James Street church on
Friday afternoon of last week.
The service was conducted by the
pastor, Rev. J. H. Stainton, B. A.,
B. D. (Music was furnished by the
choir under the direction of the or
ganist, Mr. W. R. Goulding. A double
quartette comprising Misses V. Es-
sery, E. Link. Mrs. E. Lindenfield,
Mrs. W. R. Goulding; Messrs. W.
Cutbush, S. M. Sanders, E. Linden
field and Percy Vahey sang “No
Night There.” The pastor paid a
worthy "tribute to the memory of the
deceased. The benediction was pro
nounced by Rev. Mr. Elliott. The
pall bearers were: Messrs. I. R. Car
ling, F. W. Gladman, J. G. Stanbury
F. Wood, W. W. Taman and Fred
May. The floral tributes were very
beautiful. Among those present from
a distance were: Mrs. W. Braund,
New York; Mr. and iMrs. Fred Bur
nett, Toronto; Rev. Dr. D. W. Ram
say, Toronto; W. J. Verity, P. E,
Verity, C. F. Verity, of Brantford;
Mrs. W. Gundy, Toronto; Miss Jean
Pickard, Brantford; Mrs. Hitchon
and Miss Millicent Verity, of Brant
ford; Principal A. W. Pickard, of
Regina and Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Glad
man, of London and George Steven
son, manager of the Great West In
surance Company, London and Wm.
Heaman, of London.
The brothers and sisters of Mrs.
Pickard were also present for her
funeral on Monday several of them
having remained over following Mr.
Pickard’s funeral.
A THREE-ACT
-Musical Comedy-
— will be given in —
Farquhar Hall
— on —
Wednesday, Jan. 24th
at 8 p.ttn.
Under the auspices or the Fullarton
Horticultural Society and the Kirk
ton Anglican Church
SINGING BETWEEN ACTS