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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-02-15, Page 4THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1934 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE DEPRESSION 8 —WWW mm I IM riWWWWaCWBMHI » II IIWIIII U Has sure gone round the corner and down the hill. New Car Sales for January have exceeded any preyious » January sales License registrations for January show Ford sales to be three times the combined sales of all other makes in this territory. ------ Come in and see the following Used Cars ------ 1933 Chevrolet Coach $600.00 1932 Ford 4-cylinder Coach $450.00 1932 Chevrolet, 5-window Coupe $425.00 1932 Chevrolet, 3-window Coupe $450.00 1931 Chevrolet Coach $390.00 1931 Willys six Sedan reduced to $375.00 Ford Special Coupe, a real nice one $350.00 Pontiac Coach splendid condition $400.00 1929 Ford Coupe with rumble seat $175.00 1928 Whippet Coach, 4 cylinder only 17,000 miles 1927 Star Coach 1927 Overland Coach. Also a few cheaper cars. ALCOHOL ANTI-FREEZE 50c. per GALLON GASOLINE 22c. PER GALLON INCLUDING TAX TO OUR CUSTOMERS Any person making a cash purchase of $5.00 or more gets a sticker for his windshield which entitles him to 3c. per gallon discount on all gasoline purchased here for cash till | July first. SANDY ELLIOT “The Old Established Ford Garage” OUR LABOR RATES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN LOWER BIRTHS HERN—-In Usborne on Wednesday February 7th to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern, a son (.Robert Earl) HERN—On Wednesday, February 7th, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. F. Ward Hern, of Usborne, a daugh­ ter (Marilyn Gertrude) FOWLER—In Chesley, on Thursday February Sth to Mr. and (Mrs. A. A. Fowler, a daughter (Mary Joan) DEATHS HILL—In Crediton, on Wednesday, February 7, 1934, Louisa Sweet, beloved wife of Richard Hill, ag­ ed 61 years. ATKINSON — At Victoria Hospital London, on Friday, February 9 tn Harold Atkinson, third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Atkin­ son, of Lucan. Interment took place in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. CARD OF THANKS Robert Robinson and family wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for the sympathy ana many acts of kindness received m their recent bereavement; also Mrs. Gollings and the quarette for the service of song and Rev. H. Taylor for his ministrations during the ill­ ness and at the service. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Rich­ ard Hill, of Crediton, wish to ex­ tend their thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so gen­ erously helped in their bereavement and for the floral gifts and to Rev. <Mr. Johnston and the members of the United choir and to those who loaned their cars.—Husband and son Laurence and family. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kestle wish to express their sincere thanks to the many friends who so kindly re­ membered Mr. Kestle in various ways while a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. We have again been able to get a discontinued line of silverware, Tudor Plate made and guaranteed by Community Plate. Queen Bese pattern at S. B. Taylor’s, Jeweller. Soyabeans! A meeting of the Farmers of this district will be held at the following places: VARNA—TOWNSHIP HALL, FEB. 23rd, at 2 p.m. ZURICH—TOWN HALL, FEB. 23rd> at 2 p.m. HENSALL—COMMERCIAL HOTEL, FEB. 23, at 8 p.m. CREDITON—TOWN HALL, FEB. 23rd, at 8 p.m. EXETER—TOWN HALL, FEB. 24th, at 2 p.m. to discuss growing Soyabeans under contract. COME AND DISCUSS MATTERS Canadian Soyabeans Limited MILTON —ONTARIO LOCALS WIN FROM LONDON TEAM For the second time during the current season, the local team de­ feated the Penman team from Lon­ don by the score of S to 3 at a game at the local arena on Monday night. It was a fast, clean game witnessed by a fair sized crowd. Six penalties were handed out, four going to the local team with the visitors draw­ ing two. The score at the end of the first period was 2-0 for the lo­ cals. The second ended 4 to 1 while both teams scored twice in the final session. Smith in the nete for the London team made some sensational saves and only for hie stellar work the score would have been much larger. The goal-getters for the winners were, Berdux three, Hockey with two, while Creech, H. Wells and Cornish counted one eaph. The London marksmen were: McCallum, M. Lyles and O. Jury, R. H. Sayers referred the game. The line-ups were: London—Goal, Smith; defense, Brown and Calhoun; centre, Mc­ Callum; wings, G. Dvais and O. Jury subs., S. Davis, E. Jury, C. (Mayles and S. Hartman. Exeter—Goal, Ford; defense, Si Creech and H. Wells; centre, Ber­ dux; wings, Cochrane and Hockey; subs., Cornish, Wells, Willard and Snell. COMBATING THE ROT FLY At a meeting of the Brotherhood of the Elimville United Church held recently, Mr. Ian McLoed, agricul­ tural representative at Clinton gave an interesting and instructive ad­ dress on the bot fly in horses and the warble fly in cattle, in addition to other insects that annoy these animals in summer As a result the Brotherhood have taken the mattei’ up and Dr. E. S. Steiner accompan­ ied by Kenneth Johns have already treated 27 6 horses, practically all in the Township of Usborne. It is only during the last couple of years that this treatment has- been avail­ able ' at a reasonable price. The treatment in horses to be effective must be given before the middle of February and is given in the form of a capsule, capsule and treatment costing 37 cents per animal. Con. trol of the warble fly in cattle re­ quires three treatments to be given in March. The warble fly has been exterminated in Manitoulin Island. Middlesex and Oxford counties are taking the matter up and a cam­ paign of education is now being in- augrated in Huron County. Y. P. S. ANNIVERSARY The Young People’s Anniversary in James Street United Church on’ Sunday last was a decided success and the visit of Mr. Chas. Plewman, secretary of the Boys’ Work Board for Ontario will be remembered long in Exeter. Mr. Plewman spoke at the morning and evening services addressing the Sunday School in the afternoon and conducting a forum of young people at the close of the evening service. The singing for both services was led by the young people. At the morning service Mr. Clarence Down, president of the so­ ciety extended a welcome to Mr, Plewman and in the evening Mr. Down presided. Mr. Allen Johns, re­ presentative of the Boys’ Parliament for South Huron, was on the plat­ form and read the Scripture lesson. Mr. Howard Kerslake, vice-pres., at the close expressed the apprecia­ tion of the young people of the splendid service rendered by Mr. Plewman. Mr. Plewman knows boys’ work as was evidenced by his in­ spiring address at the morning ser­ vice. He stated that the most im­ portant decisions in a boys’ life is made between the ages of 15 and 22 years. The first was- conversion, the second was life work and the third the selection of idieals for a life partner. Mr. Plewman stated that the former generation had made a mess of things and to-day we are reaping the results. At the evening service he outlined condi­ tions as they existed in the world today which were the results of na­ tions failing to realize that all men were brethren, members of one hu­ man family. The worldly doctrine was every man for himself with competition and force which only led to war. The principles of the Christian life were love, living for others, co-operation and1 sacrifice which led to the Kingdom of God. Following the evening service a forum was held in the Sunday School rooms and representatives from the Young People’s- Societies’ were present from the various churches in town, Centralia, Elim­ ville and Thames Road. Al short in­ teresting program of good- fellow­ ship was carried out. Mr. Plew­ man conduced the forum and a live­ ly discussion took place on the pos­ sibilities of war and the attitude of young people in participation in it. War was -strongly condemned by Mr. Plewman who endeavoured to show that there was no justification for it. It takes two persons to make a fight and if one refused there could be no fight. The young people of James Street served light refreshments. Over 15'0 were pres­ ent. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the con­ gregation of James (Street United church was well attended and the reports of the various organizations showed that the congregation have come through the difficult year of 1933 with satisfactory results. The newly organized orchestra, gave sev­ eral selections. The pastor, Rev. J. H. Stainton, occupied, the chair. Mr. H. T. Rowe, the treasurer, of the Board of Stewards reported that $4.- 719.25 had been received during the year and after paying all expenses $300 has been paid off an outstand­ ing note. The amount raised1 for the Missionary & Maintenance Fund was $1893.64 and this with the amounts raised by the W. M. S. and other or­ ganizations- brought the missionary givings up to over $2600. The total amount raised by the congregation for all purposes was $83 91.(5)6. Dr. G. F. Roulston, sec’y., of the board of trustees reported' that $3 8,500 insurance was carried on church and parsonage. Mrs. C. J. -Stewart, sec­ retary reported for the W. A. stating that there were 110 members' ana that $6 80.80 had been raised during the year. Mrs. (Rev.) Down, treas. reported the W. M. 'S. had' 4'5 mem­ bers and 22 life members- and rais­ ed $339.8-7 besides providing bales of clothing at $246.5<0(. Mis-s Celia Christie, president of the Willing Workers’ (Mission Circle reported thirty members and 7 life members and raised during the year $299.lo and sent three layettes and one bai« to the West valued at $100. Mrs. J. H. Jones, supt. of the Mission Band reported a membership of 3 8 with $22.43 raised. Miss Loreen Dunn treas. of the Y. P. S. reported1 an average attendance of about 40 members with good programs and splendid interest taken in the meet­ ings and had raised during the year $206. Mr. J. H. Jones, supt. of the Sunday School reported splendid work being done in the school with a very efficient teaching staff. Practically all of the classes with the exception of the adult classes are using the graded lessons. The average attendance is about 232. The amount raised during the year was $626.31 and the school wound up the year with a .small deficit. Suggestions were made for having a special part of the regular morning service for the boys and girls. The election for the members of the Session for three years resulted as follow s: E. Lindenfield, C. V. Pickard, J. M. Southcott, F. Wood Hector Taylor and for the board of Stewards, J. W. Batson, V, J. Kestle Clinton iSweet, C. Christie, II. Perkins and Ed. Westcott. The auditors appointed were J. W. Hat- son and W. L. Kress. A vote of thanks was tendered the choir for their splendid leadership in song and to the pastor in appreciation of His splendid leadership and Chris­ tian service. The ladies of the con­ gregation served; refreshments at the close. 60 YEARS IN EXETER Exeter Branch of the Bank of Montreal Celebrating its Sixtieth Anniversary | The sixtieth anniversary occurs this month of the local branch of the Bank of Montreal, which prior to 1925 was one of the offices of the former \Molsons Bank. The occasion is noteworthy in the fact that it not only marks a niilestope in the his­ tory of the branch but also- in the history of Exeter. It was about the time the Bank opened that this lo­ cality was incorporated as the Vil­ lage of Exeter, amalgamating the former village of the same name and the adjoining village of Fran- cestown. It says much for the sta­ bility both of the Bank and of the town that this business institution, starting in pioneer days, should have been in continuous operation here, day in, day out, for sixty years. Exeter and Francestown were among the earliest settlements in the Huron Tract. When the Bank came here their combined population was about 1/0/00. Purchasing the three- storey brick building at the corner of Main and Huron Streets then in course of erection by the late John Drew for a furniture store and fac­ tory, the Bank completed the struc­ ture in a maner suitable for a bank office and occupied this site for the next twenty-eight years. The pres­ ent building at /Main and John Streets was then erected and has since been the home of the branch. After the opening of the branch, which, incidentally, is the pioneer chartered bank in Exeter, the town experienced rapid growth due to the construction of the London, Huron and Bruce Railway. Local manu­ facturers found it profitable to in­ crease the .scope of their operations and as a consequence the population soon passed the 2,000 mark. It is interesting to note that the employ­ ers of the town in those days were the Verity Plow Works and several smaller agricultural, implement plants, a saw mill, two’planing mills five wagon and carriage factories, two cooperages, two tanneries, a woollen mill and several tailor shops boot and shoe makers and harness shops. In line with the trend of in­ dustry to the larger centres these manufacturers have since almost disappeared, and in their place the people have diverted their energies to serving the needs of the sur­ rounding agricultural area. How­ ever, this latter pursuit has brought a greater degree of wealth and pros­ perity to the townspeople and Exe­ ter is now situated among one of the richest and most progressive farming districts in Canada. The first manager of the branch was the late E. W. 'Strathy. He was succeeded by H. C. Brewer, who, in turn, was followed by A. A. C. Den- ovan. The latter was succeeded by R. H. Archer, who was manager un­ til 1891, when N. Dyer Hurdon was appointed to the post. Except for one year, between 1894 and 189'5, when he was manager at Ridgetown andi E. E. Ward was in charge of the branch, Mr. Hurdon was manager for twenty-five years, and on retire­ ment in 1915 continued to reside in Exeter until his death four years later. The late W. D. Clarke was his successor as manager and in 1919 the present manager, T. 8. Woods, was appointed. Since its establishment the branch has been, and continues to be an im­ portant factor in the growth and de­ velopment of the business of Exeter and district. History of Parent Bank Behind the Bank of Montreal as an institution there lies a history closely interwoven with that of the Dominion of Canada. In fact, its history began fifty years before Con­ federation. It was on the 23rd of June, 1817, that nine merchants of Montreal signed Articles of the As­ sociation -for the establishment of the “Montreal Bjank.” This action marked the foundation of the Bank of Montreal, which today holds the distinction of being by far the oldest institution of its kind in British North America, and one of the larg­ est financial institutions in the Bri­ tish Empire. It also established the beginnings of the Canadian banking system. To realize the conditions which prevailed when the Bank first brought organized financing to the relief of the early generation or Canadian business' men, it is neces­ sary to delve deeply into the history of the country. The only organized- portions of what is now the Dominion of Cana­ da were the Provinces of Upper and, Lower Canada and the Maritime' Provinces. Their whole population was less than 400,000 and that of Montreal, the chief trading centre, less than 20,000. The development of trade and agriculture was ham­ pered by lack of facilities for ex­ change. The country was too poor to afford the luxury of a metallic circulating medium, and not only ' American, British and French, but also Portugese and Spanish coins were legal tender, and. the ratios of exchange into colonial money of ac­ count were subject to frequent var­ iations, As a consequence, domestic trade was carried on principally by barter, and international trade was on a very uncertain basis. 'Such were the eonditons when the Bank of Montreal began business on 3rd November, 1817, in modest rent­ ed premises, with a paid-up capital of $3150,000. In a very short time this Institution became the focal point of the business of the colony. It provided a medium of exchange such as had hitherto been lacking, nursed along the early enterprises of the country, and straightened out the difficulties of inter-urban, in­ terprovincial, and internatonal trad­ ing. Today the Bank has over five hundred and fifty branches distri­ buted throughout Canada and New­ foundland, while its paid-up capital and reserves represent a total in ex­ cess of $75,00'0,000, and its assets amount to over $750,000,000. The value of the Bank to^the country, however, is not to be measured so much by the amount of its capital, or by the size of its dividends, as by the security it has given to those who have trusted it, the facilities it has furnished for the exchange and the increase of commodities, and the as­ sistance it has contributed to the development of the country. The Branches of the Bank of Montreal are situated alike in the large business centres and in the residential districts, in agricultural communities and n mining camps. Everywhere in Canada it is a factor in the life of the community. DASHWOOD Dr. H. H. Cowen, L.D.S., D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash­ wood. first three days of week and at office over the Post Office, in Zurich, last three days of week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayter at­ tended the funeral of his brother- in-law, the late Mr. R. Brothers in Stratford last week. Miss Anna Tieman spent a few days in Guelph. The Junior League had a very enjoyable skating party on the rink on Saturday afternoon. All report a good time under the leadership of Mrs. Mervyn Tieman. |Mr. Sam. "Witzel, of Toronto, spent a few days with his mother Mrs. Witzel. The choir of Dashwood Evangeli­ cal Church held their election or officers on Thursday evening win* Rev. A. W. Sauer presiding. The secretary-treasurer reported a bal­ ance in the treasury of $12.00. The new officers are president, Cather­ ine Finkbeiner; vice pres., Mrs. R. H. Taylor; sec-treas., ’Mrs. Schatz; leader, Mrs. Mervyn Tieman; ass’B leader, Harry Hoffman; organist, Anna Tieman; ass’t organist, Ger­ trude Hoffman. It was decided to prepare a three-act play “The Dea­ con’’ and two committees were ap­ pointed. The production comittee, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. A. E. Oestreicher Ella Witmer and -.Anna Tieman; management coinm/ittee, Mervyn Tieman, Harry Hoffman, Howard Klump and Albert Goetz. On Wednesday evening, Febru­ ary 7th, a membership drive of the Lutheran Laidies Aid was brought to a pleasant ending. The winning side with Mrs. Luft as captain sup­ plied a most enjoyable program which commenced with a German hymn “Gott ist die Liebe’’ by the winning side followed by commun­ ity singing led by Rev. Luft. The winners again sang a hymn “Pass me not,” This was followed by a ■solo by Mrs. Messner. Rev. Lu.ft then gave an interesting reading con­ cerning a few lurid experiences in a mission field. Mrs. Fassold, Mrs. Preeter, Mrs. Messner and Mrs. Luft then favored with a quartette. A humorous reading by (Mrs. L. Roe­der on the town of Dishwood. The program closed with a hymn “Lead Kindly Light.” As -the ladies had extended an invitation to their hus­ bands for the evening, everyone then participated in a peanut contest, the prize winners as follows: 1st, Mrs. H. Wein and' Mrs. Fred tSchlunflt; consolation prizes, Mrs. Messner and Mrs. J. Schoeder. After the contest the losing side with Mrs. L. Reste- meyer as captain did their part by serving a most delicious lunch. The meeting closed with the Doxology. STAFFA Rev. Mr. Turner was in Straford, for several days attending a con­ vention. Miss Dorothy Gray has returned after visiting in Toronto and Ham­ ilton. The W.M.S. will meet at the home of Mrs. John Leary on Wednesday. Mr, gam. Webb, who was taken to Stratford for X-ray treatment re- ' ,turned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Webb and Mrs. J. Jeffrey, of Hamilton, are visiting at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Webb. ‘ The Women’s Institute held a progressive euchre party in the hall on Wednesday evening. The prize winners wore Mr. W. Andrews, Miss Norris, W. Davis, Cameron Vivian, Russell Worden and Mrs. E. Tuffy. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and others having claims against the estate of AGNES PARRISH, late of the Village of Exeter, in the County of Huron, Wi­ dow, who died on the Twenty-sec­ ond day of December A. D. 1933, are required to forward their claims duly proven to the undersigned! on or before the fifth day of Marcn, A, D. 1934. • AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV­ EN that after the said date the Exe­ cutors will proceed to distribute the estate having regard only to the claims of which they then shall have notice. DATED at Exeter, Ont. this 14th day of February, A. D. 1934. GLADMAN & STANBURY Exeter and Hensail Executors’ Solicitors NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate of Christian Finkbeiner, late of the Township of Stephen, Farmer deceased, who died on or about the 12tli day of December 1933, are required to forward their claims -duly proven to H. Eilber & Son, Crediton, on or before he 1st day of March 1934. AND further notice is given that after the said date the executors will proceed to distribute the estate hav­ ing regard only to the claims of which they then shall have notice. Dlated at Crediton, this 7th day or February 1934. Erma Finkbeiner, Lome Fink­ beiner, Dashwood P.O.; Herbert K. Eilber, Crediton P.O., Executors. MORTGAGE SALE — of --- FARM PROPERTY In the Township of Usborne Under and by virtue of the powers contained in a certain mortgage which will be produced at the sale, the undersigned' have been instruct­ ed to sell by public auction at the Law Offices of Messrs. Gladman & Stanbury, Exeter, Ontario, on MONDAY, MARCH 5th, 1934 •at 2 o’clock p.m. the following valuable farm property ALL AND SINGULAR that certain parcel or tract of land and premise.^ situate, lying and being in the Township of Usborne, in the County of Huron, and Province of Ontario, and being composed of the West half of Lot Number twelve (12) South Thames Road in the said Township, containing by admeasurement fifty (5 0) acres be the same more or less. On the property is a good, one and one-half storey brick house, with brick kitchen, a bank barn, frame drive shed and hog pen. There is also a small bush. The land is said to be fertile, and -well fenced. TERMS OF SALE 110% of the purchase price on the day of sale, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. 'Sub­ ject to a reserved bid. Further terms and conditions of sale will be made known on the day of the sale. GLADMAN & STANBURY Mortgagee’s Solicitors, Exeter, Onntario MORTGAGE SALE — of --- FARM PROPERTY In the Township of Stephen Under and by virtue of the powers contained in a certain mortgage, which will be produced at the sale, the undersigned1 have been instruct­ ed to sell by public auction, at The Law Offices of Messrs. Gladnian and Stanbury, Exeter, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1934 at 2 o’clock p.m. the following valuable farm property ALL AND SINGULAR that certain parcel or tract of land1 and. premises situate, lying and being in the Township of Stephen, in the County of Huron, and Province of Ontario, being composed of Lot Number Fifteen (15) and the North one- quarter of Lot Number Fourteen (14) both in the Eleventh (11) Concession of the said Township of Stephen containing by admeasure­ ment one hundred and twenty-five (125) acre more or less. On the property is a good brick house with frame kitchen and wood­ shed, a bank barn 3 6’ x7 8’ with stone wall, a hay barn 24’ x 36’ on blocks, a drive shed 18’ x 40’, a pig pen and hen house and a garage. There is also a small bush and a good apple orchard. The land is said to be fertile, well drained and well fenced. This farm is situate in one of the best sections of Stephen Township, and only three and three-quarters miles from either Crediton or Dashwood. TERMS OF SALE 10 per cent, of the purchase price on the day of sale, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Sub­ ject to a reserved bid. Further conditions1 and terms will be made known on the day of tlio sale. GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors for Mortgagee, Bxetef, Ontario.