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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-01-25, Page 4THURSDAY, JANUARY 25th, 1931 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE A Brooder Thermometer Free! ASK ABOUT IT! Fine for your brooder stove, Will save many chicks during the chilly spring days. HOGARTH CHICKS sold so well last season that we are doubling our output. Hatchery approval, All breeds. Send your name to-day for free catalogue and full particulars of offer. HOGARTH CHICK HATCHERY Box 105, Exeter, Ont. will play their home game at the local arena on Friday evening. HOCKEY League Standing W L T Exeter .......................... 4 1 0 Kirkton ......................... 2 2 '0 Granton .0 2 0 Lucan .......................... 0 3 0 LUCAN HERE FRIDAY Owing to the fact that no ice is available in Lucan the Irish Nine BIRTHS ALEXANDER—In Usborne on Sat urday, January 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edmund L. Alexander, a son. DEATHS SHIPLEY—In Blanshard Township, on Wednesday, January 17, 1934, Christopher James Shipley, in his 75 th year, HEYWOOD—In Crediton on Thurs day, January 18, 1934, Carolina Wilhelmena Finkbeiner, beloved wife of Elsi Heywood, aged 62 years, 3 months and 28 days. FINKBEINER—In London, on Fri day, January 19, 1934, Samuel Justice Finkbeiner, aged 38 years and 9 months. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late R. E. and E. V, Pickard wish to express their appreciation for many kindnesses shown them and expressions of sym pathy during their recent sad be reavement; also for many floral tri butes and cars loaned. CARD OF THANKS (Mr. Esli Heywood, Mrs. Samuel Finkbeiner and family desire to ex press their sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy extended to them during their sad double be reavement, also to those who loaned cars. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Wm. Ford desire to express their sincere ap preciation for the kindness and sympathy shown them during their recent sad bereavement also for the floral tributes and loan of cars and to the Blimville quartette and visit ing pastors. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. John Pedlar desires to ex press her sincere thanks to the neigh bors and friends for the kindness and sympathy extended during her recent bereavement; also for the floral tributes and to Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Doupe who sang so sweetly at the funeral. CARD OF THANKS I desire to express my sincere ap preciation to the ratepayers of ;S. S. No. 11 Stephen, who so heartily sup ported me at the recent poll and elected me as Trustee. You have the assurance that without fear or favor I shall work for the welfare of the children particularly, and of the rate payers in general. Thanking you again, I am your sincere servant. George Link * IN MEMORIAL WEBBER—In loving memory of Mrs. Frederick Webber, who pass ed away, January 13, 19 3 3. We do not forget her, we loved her too dearly, For her memory to fade from our lives like a dream; Our lips need not speak, when our hearts mourn sincerely, For grief often dwells where it seldom is seen. Sadly missed by Husband & Children The New Ford for 1934 is now dn display and ready for immediate delivery The following cars that have been traded in are priced to sell 1932 Chevrolet Coupe 1932 Plymouth Sedan 1931 Willys Special Club Sedan $450.00 1931 Ford De Luxe Tudor $350.00 1931 Ford Standard Tudor $325.00 1927 Star four Coach $90.00 1926 Overland 6 Coach Very small mileage $125.00 1933 De Luxe Sedan Demonstrator at a big reduction SANDY ELLIOT Ford Sales and Service phone*64 THE LATE C. J. SHIPLEY The death took place at his home on the tenth concession of Blanshard on Wednesday of last week of Mr. Christopher James Shipley in his 75th year. The deceased had been ailing only a few days having been taken ill the previous Sunday. He is survived by his bereaved widow, formerly Mrs. Isaac Harness and or iginally Margaret Cornish. He is also survived by one son, Welling ton, at home ,and by three sisters, Mrs. J. O’Brien, of Kirkton; Mrs. J. McConnell, of Kincardine and Mrs MacDonald, of Port Elgin. The funeral took place from nis late .re sidence Saturday afternoon, conduct ed by Rev. R. N. Stewart, of Cen tralia, with interment in the Zion cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Frank and Thos. Gunning, Frank and George Parkinson, Albert Duffield and Robert Johnston. i DEATH OF WM. FORD Mention was made last week of the death of Wm. Ford at the home of his son Fred. Deceased had been in ill-health for some time having suffered from many illnesses which he bore with great patience and re signation until Tuesday morning last January 16th when ne passed away to the Great Beyond. He will be much missed by his family and the neighborhood in which he had resided for the past 3<5 years. He' was of a kind and obliging disposition and a true friend in time of trouble. He was a member of the Centralia United Church of which he was a regular attendant until ill-health set in. In politics he was a staunch Conserva tive. There is left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father, five sons and three daughters: Lester, of Snowflake, Man.; Fred and Arthur, of Usborne; Grant, or Centralia and Arnold, of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Thos. Brook, of Clandeboye; Mrs. J. A. Pollard, Centralia; Mrs. Richard Hicks, Flint, Mich.; also two broth ers, George and John Ford, of Exe ter and one sister, Mrs. Richard Halls, Man. His wife, -whose maiden name was Minnie Harrison, pre-de ceased him about 4 years ago.. The funeral took place Friday afternoon from his old home in Usborne where his son Arthur, now resides, to the Exeter Cemetery. The pail bear ers were all former neighbors, Messrs. Alf. Hicks, James Brook, Luther Rowcliffe, Wm. Moodie, Jno. Prout and Wm. Pincombe. The ser vice was conducted ny Rev. Mr. Stainton, of EXeter and Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Centralia. Music was fur nished by the Elimville quartette, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Ford. “He is not dead, no, no, he lives, His happy spirit flies, To Heaven above and there receives His long expected prize.” HARPLEY Mrs. Fred McLinchey visited in Parkhill Saturday evening with her mother Mrs. W. H. Hayter. Miss Helen (Steeper, of Corbett, is spending a few weeks with Mrs, Charlotte /Carruthers. Grace Church choir, Greenway, held a choir practice and social ev ening at Mr. Joseph Carruthers on Thursday night. Mrs. Will Love visited with her friends in Arikona over /Sunday, Centralia defeated Zion by the score of 13-3, while Granton won from Kirkton by the count of 5-1 in " two exhibition hockey games staged at Clandeboye Tuesday evening. LOCALS AVIN FROM LUCAN After sustaining their first defeat at the hands of the Kirkton team, the locals came back strong on Mon day night to defeat the Lucan boys by the score of 9-1. rhe game did not produce the best brand of hockey as the ice was quite soft with plenty of rolling pucks. The Lucan team could not cope with the plays of the local team, ‘Lucan opened the scor ing in the early minutes of the game with their first and last goal. The Lucan boys were without a goal tender so Bill Penhale played be tween the nets and gave a. good ac count of himself. Many of the goals that were scored were due to the looseness on the part of the defence. Harry Snell was the best player for Lucan, while Cy Lewis on the wing also gave a fine display, For the locals, the “kid line” showed some good form. A near riot alm-ost^de- veloped in the dying moments of the game but was soon quelled without further damage being done. Bill Chown referred the game, KIRKTON AVINS The local hockey team journeyed to Kirkton on Friday last and sustain ed their first defeat or the season in the regular schedule. The score was a decided upset as in the form er games the locals trounced them badly. The score was 7-5 and about indicated the play. The home team started out strong and had the better of the play during the opening per iods, In the final period the visit ors livened up and almost succeed ed in tying the score. The score at the end of the first period was 2-1. Kirkton added four more in the se cond while the losers counted twice. In the final session the visitors had the better of the play and only hard luck kept them from tying the score. The visitors played with two regu lars watching the game from the boards. Wiseman handled the bell in a very satisfactory manner. The teams: Exeter, goal, Ford; defense, H. Wells, N. Wells; .centre, Pryde! wings, Hockey and Cochrane; subs. Willard, Boyle, Snell and Cornish. Kirkton, goal, Stevens; defense, McNaughton and Marshall; centre, Paul; wings, Howe and Hammond; subs. L. Harmer and R. Harmer, G. Cluff and W. Cluff. HURON-MIDDLESEX DATES The schedule of group two of the Huron-Middlesex Intercounty Hockey League was drawn up as follows: Jan. 22—Grand Bend at Dashwood Crediton at Zurich. Jan. 24—Crediton at Dashwood Jan. 25.—Zurich at Grand Bend, Dashwood at Crediton. Jan. 29—Dashwood at Zurich, Grand Bend at Crediton. Feb. 1—Dashwood at Grand Bend, Zurich at Crediton. Feb. 5—Zurich at Dashwood, and Crediton at Grand Bend. Feb. 7—Grand Bend at Zurich. The Exeter Junior Hockey team were at Crediton on Friday evening last and succeeded , m defeating Crediton by the score of 3-1. The Crediton players visited Exeter on Tuesday evening and turned the tables by defeating the locals 6 goals to 3. SPLENDID CONCERT Chautauqua proved a great suc cess as presented Tuesday evening in James Street church to an appre ciative audience under the auspices of the Willing Worker’s Mission Circle. The programs representing five separate entertainments intro duced a high class of music and art. Mr. Silas Reed very capably acted as manager introducing the various programs. The Concert Entertain ers introduced by Miss Pearl Wood, were Mrs. Stainton, Mrs. Linden field, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs, Carey, Lula Lindenfield, Hazel Elliot, Irene Ste wart and Grace Strange. “Living Pictures” were shown as the second programme representing “Inno cence” Norma Parsons; “Grand mother” Gertrude Francis; “Fifty years Married” Mr. and Mrs. M. Cud- more; “The Colonial Lady” Mildred Rowe; “The Summer Girl” Lula iLindenfield; “Mother” Mrs. Christie Musical entertainers presented a high quality program Garnet Hicks intro ducing George Grant, Jim Taylor, Frank and Cyril Strange. “Farmers Night” was well given by Clarence Down, Roylance Westcott and Clar ence Boyle. The Coonvine Jubilee Singers sitting by their cabin sing ing spirituals and old plantation songs presented the final program. Sylvester Taylor in excellent manner presented his colored company, s. M. sanders, waiter cutbush, K. Linden- „ field, P. Vahey, Misses Isohel Turn bull and Reta Hotye. STEPHEN COUNCIL The Council of the Township of Stephen convened in the Town Hail, Crediton, on Monday, the s2nd of January 1934 at 2 p.m. All mem bers were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. It was resolved that Herbert K. Eilber be appointed Clerk at an an nual salary of $375,00 with an extra allowance of $25 for stationery; $25 for rent of vault and $10 for report ing the minutes to tne press and members of the council. Moved by C. Mawhinney, seconded by Soy Ratz: That the resignation of Herbert K. Eilber as Treasurer be accepted to. take effect on February 5, 1934, after his books have been audited and that Charles Zwicker be appointed in his stead at an an nual salary of $150 and that he fur nish a bond for $5,000 from a Bond ing Compay for the due performance of his duties. Carried. ’ Moved by Edward Lamport, sec onded by Roy Ratz: That a By-law be passed appointing the following persons to their respective offices at the salary herein stated. Assessor & Traunt Registrar, wm. Kleinstiver $75.00 and postage; au ditors, Daniel Weber and Chas. W. Christie $9 each; weed inspector, G. Merner, 20c. hr.; Road Superinten dent, George E. Eilber, 30c. hr; caretaker of hall, Ernest Guettinger at a salary of $20 per annum and $1 extra for each public meeting and concert where an admission has been charged; Sheep Valuator, William Kleinstiver at 30c. hr.; Board of Health, William Sweitzer and Ches ter Mawhinney at a salary of $8 per annum; Secretary of Board Health, Herbert K. Eilber an a salary of $15 and $8 per annum for attending the meetings; Sanitary Inspectors, Eli Lawson George Merner and W. B. Oliver at a salary of 25c. per hour; Milk Inspector Ernest Guettinger at a salary of 40c. an hour. In each case the appointees are to furnish their own transportation. Carried. ,Moved by Chester Mawhinney sec onded by Alonzo McCann; That the Municipal World be ordered for each member of the council ana tile Town ship Clerk. Carried. H. K. Eilber Clerk GRAND BEND Mr. and Mrs. Frank statton. Mr. and Mrs. J. AV. Holt spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Newt. Hayter. Miss Irene Gill is visiting in Wind sor. Mrs. Joe Oliver entertained her friends to a card party on Wednes day evening. -Mr Frank Statton, Mrs. W. R. Lovie and J. AV. Holt attended the funeral of the late James Shipley of Granton on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. AV. P. Lovie visited Mr. and Mrs. Russell Webb /Sunday Word was recently received in the village of the death of Mr John Ken nedy, of Lincoln Township, Mich. Jack, as every one knew him best, was one of the Grand Bend boys be ing born and raised in the village. He was well liked by everybody he came in contact with by his genial smile and jolly disposition. The sym pathy of this neighborhood goes out to the bereaved widow also a Grand Bend girl and family in the hour of bereavement. Grand Bend is one of the strong advocates for the South Huron Hock ey League. To date, they have had wonderful success, every player is showing real form. To prove the strength of this team the fast London North team visited here in a real overtime game last Thursday night January 11th, the score having no indication as to the thrills of the game. Grand Bend boasts strongly of its second line-up which is known locally as the Pep per line and in fact sends out a strong invitation to all comers.The score was 8-7 in favor of Grand Bend The line ups: London—goal, L. Quay; defence, W. Channer, C. Brown; centre, L. O’Hara; wings, H. Austin, L. Han ley; subs., R. Atkinson, C. O’Hara, B. Hoggett. Grand Bend—goal, E. Desjardine; defence, G. Statton, ,S. Ravelle; cen. I. Desjardine; wings, W. Desjardine, G. Brenner; subs., M. Desjardine, M. Webb. Referee—Verne Smith. Parkhill Whips Grand Bend One of the best overtime games of the season between two real rival teams and a game that was closely contested from start to finish took place Saturday night at the Grand Bend arena. In the overtime period Grand Bend suffered very severely from penalties, with the following results: at the end of the third per iod the score was a tie, 5-5. At the end of the overtime period 12-6 in favour of Parkhill. Grand Bend—Goat, Bob 'Carswell; defense, S. Ravelle ana G. (Stdtton; wings, G. Brenner and W. Desjardine centre, I. Desjardine; subs. G. Des- jardine, M. Desjardine ahd H< Hogarth, Parkhill-^Goal, J, iMcDonald; de fence, a Elliott and fe. McKinnon;- wings, H. Brown and H. BossenbUry; centre, G. $lson; subs. F. Thompson H, Brown and H.Yelle. Referee—Verne Smith, THAMES ROAD On Monday evening January 29th Group No. 3 of the AV. A. of the Thames Road United -Church will hold a mixed program of dialogues, readings, orchestra selections, instru mentals and songs. Plenty of thrills and amusements for everyone. Come early and bring your friends. Ad mission 25 and 15 c.* Mr. A. Scott attended the funeral of the late James 'Shipley, of Gran ton, the interment being made in the Zion -cemetery. Mr. R. Duncan delivered a fine team to Dubin recently. Y. P. S. The regular meeting was held on Tuesday evening with the'president in the chair. The meeting was opened by the singing of a hymn. The pastor Rev. Huga •f’aylor lead in prayer. The minutes were read and adoption moved by Wm. Aillison and seconded by Stewart Campbell. The roll call was responded to by the name of a wild flower. Miss Black hall being unable to »e present the president continued in charge. Miss Mildred Neeb read the Scripture les son and discussion lea by Miss Lil lian Miller, After a hymn was sung Rev. Hugh Taylor gave an interest ing address on Citizenship. Games were then played under the leader ship of Mr. Harry Ancterson after which the meeting closed by singing “Auld Lang Syne.” The Women’s Association The meeting for January was held at the manse with fourteen members present. The president Mrs. B. Dun can was in the chair. Mrs. Stanley Coward read the Scripture Lesson, The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted and after several items of business were discussed, Mrs, Ballantyne sang a solo “A Rain bow in the Cloud for you”; Mrs. Co ward gave a fine reading. Mrs. Squires also gave a pleasing piano solo. After the closing of the- meet ing with the Lord’s Prayer in unison Tea was served by (Mrs. Taylor and a vote of thanks was moved by Mrs. Gardiner for her kindness. The Annual Meeting The above was held January 16th in the basement- of the church and was opened by Rev. Hugh Taylor with prayer and Scripture reading. Mr. J. T. Allison was elected chair man and Mr. F. Gollings secretary for the meeting. Report of, the -Ses sion by Rev. H. Taylor wds good, showing the church in good stand ing in all departments. Mr. N. Pass- more gave the auditors’ report show ing receipts $1677.15 and expendi tures $1657.08 with a balance on hand of $20.07 which was after wards voted to assist Sunday School work. The new Stewards elected were. Mr. N. Sqires to fill Mr. Jas. McCullough’s place; Messrs. A. Hun kin, Edgar Monteith ana Archie Morgan. Mr. E. Monteith was elect ed chairman of the Board. (Mr. A. Gardiner and Mr. Wm, Allison were chosen auditors. Meeting was clos ed with prayer by the pastor. Mission Circle The meeting was held at the home of Miss Jean Duncan and opened by the use of a hymn. President, Miss Ruby -Chambers was in the chair. Af ter the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved the treasur er’s report was given, It was de cided that the Study Book be paid for and also for the Bristol board. /Seventeen members responded to the roll call add foui’ visitors after which 'Miss Duncan took charge of the program “Jesus Lover of My Soul” was sung followed by prayer. Mrs. Rev. Taylor gave a very inter esting talk on “China”; ’ Miss E. Chambers then gave the topic/ “Fourth Lady in China”; Miss Nor- een and Elsie McNicol gave an in strumental and Miss Vera Pollen gave a reading entitled, “A Girl Speaks Her Mind.” After the collect ion was taken up the meeting was closed by singing bymn “Sun of 'My, Soul” and the Mizpah benediction after which tea was -served. We un derstand several new members are to be added to the roll. It was de cided that the roll call for next meet ing be a verse beginning with Trust. The Annual Meeting of Sharehold ers of the hall was held .Saturday afternoon. We understand that some improvements are under con sideration. The officers were all re turned Mr. F. HUnkin, Treasurer; Mr. D. Passmore, secretary and Mr. Nelson Hunkin, caretaker. Annual Meeting of Thames Road and Roy’s Charge, United Church Hugh D. Taylor, M.A., B.D., Minister The annual meeting of Roy’s Church was held on the afternoon of January 12th. The congregation of Thames Road foregathered in their church on the afternoon of January 16t.h. Reports in both congregations of all Boards and organizations were received. The work -was fully re viewed for the year 1933. After all accounts were fully met balances1 were shown in every department in both churches on the pastoral charge. iMote money was raised for the Missionary cause during the year 1933 than in the previous year. Officers were elected completing the fyoardsuiid committees in both churches for the year'1934. Adi bus iness arising Was duly transacted as plans were laid for the, current year.. Under the leadership -of Jesus Christ bur Master, both congregations; look forward to the future with courage and hope and faith,” CROMARTY Mr. Oswald Walker is at present working at the interior of his store and it is nearing completion and when finished will b^ one of the fin est to be seen in any village in On tario. The Farmers’ Club held their an nual meeting on Tuesday evening of last week and reports presented by the secretary Mr. Thos. Laing show ed a very good year for 1933. iMr. James Laing is at present in a very serious condition. Mr. Laing has been in ill health for some time but of late his health has been more ser ious. Quite a number in the neighbor hood are laid up with bad colds. Wilfred Scott had a misfortune one evening last week while crank in a car, The crank slipped striking his arm breaking it above the wrist. The arm was set by Dr. Tieman, of Dublin, and he is at present getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Scott accom panied by Mrs. 'S. A. Miller visited with iMr. Lloyd Miller, of Stratford last Sunday. The dance in the Community Hall on Friday night last was well attend ed and a pleasant time was spent. WOODHAM The Mission Circle met Tuesday afternoon last at the home of the president, Mrs. Wilbur Wynn. The president took charge of the devo tional part of the meeting. At the business part of the meeting it was decided to have a Valentine Social The meeting closed in the usual way by a hymn and prayer. It was de cided to hold the next meeting at Mrs F. McNaughtons. The Young People’s League met Monday evening last, January 22nd. Lantern slides were shown. Gladwin Hooper took charge of the meeting. As usual there was a large crowd at our iSunday School last Sunday. Many from here attended the skat ing at Kirkton on Saturday evening last and report a good time. A number from this vicinity at tended the funeral of the late Janies .Shipley on Saturday afternoon last. His remains were laid to rest in the Zion cemetery. The boys that went on the rabbit drive Tuesday last, report a good bag. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Rodd spent last Thursday evening at tne home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Foster, Wlialen. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wynn spent Monday last in London and visited Mrs. James Routly in the hospital. Friends of Mrs. James Squire will be pleased to know that she is get ting better after her recent illness. SHIPKA The annual congregational meet ing was held in the church on Thurs day eyening last. Rev. Mr. Johnson was in charge. Albert Keyes, secre tary read last year’s report of the annual meeting. All the different reports were given each showing a balance on hand after which the of ficers were elected for the current year: Members of Session, E. Keyes, Edward Lamport; Stewards, Roy Ratz, Albert Keyes, Major Baker, M. Sweitzer; Plate collectors, Ernest Keyes, Geo. Scott; Treas., M. & M. Fund, Miss Pearl Keyes1; Ushers, M. Ratz, Tom Lamport; Pianist, Mjss Pearl Keyes; Assist. Pianist, Mrs. M. Ratz; Secretay, Verne Sharpe. Meet ing closed by prayer by Rev. Mr. Johnson. The Y. P. S. held their regular meeting at the home of Mr. Thos. Lamport on Monday evening. The Ladies’ Aid held a quilting at the home of (Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer on Thursday afternoon last. Mrs. M. Adams left on Monday for London where she has secured a position. -Last Sunday was Temperance 'Sun day in the Sunday School. A duet was given by Messrs. Wm. .Sweitzer and Edward Lamport. Mr. J. Ratz, Gordon, Alima and Gladys spent (Saturday wlith rela tives in Kitchener. Miss Ruth Lamport is spending a few weeks with her sister Mrs. G. MoNair at Ilderton. Mrs. Alf. Sillery and children spent a few days last week with her sister Mrs. Ezra Lamport. AUCTION SALE OF FJFTy CORD OF WOOD There will be offered for sale by public auction on Sa Lot 7, 4th Com, STfePHEN on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1934 At 2:130 o’clock p.m. About fifty cords of maple and ash wood, 4 foot length. Will be sold subject to reserve bid. ** Terms: Cash Instate of the late John Willis. F. Taylor Auctioneeer, AUCTION SALE Tuesday, January 30th, 1934, 1.30 P.m., 30 Head Ontaiuo Work Horses 3 to 10 years and some colts, Clyes- dale stallion, $ years old, registered enrolled Form 1, good type, plenty sizA at 18 Concession Hast Williams Middlesex County, 1 1-4 miles south of Alisa Craig, Terms Cash. M. A. MacALPlNE, Auctioneer, L, O, CharlOswOrth, proprietor*