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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-05-31, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 31st, 1934 SIXTIETH YEAR, NO, 2808 3^ Store Clones Every Wednesday at 12 o’clock noon from May 30th to Sept- 12th inclusive. Klingtite Bathing Suits The new styles are here in Klingtite bathing suits for men, ladies and children. Smart styles with prices as low as ever. 1 Extra Values in Footwear 60 pairs Men’s Panco Sole Farm Boots - - at SI.89 a pair 60 pairs Men’s Leather Sole Farm Boots - - at $2.00 a pair Sisman’s, William’s and Valentine-Martin high grade better Farm Boots at $2.50, $2.75, $2.95 a pair. NEW SHOES FOR WOMEN Grey Pumps and Ties; White Pumps and Ties; Biege and Brown Ties and Pumps WHITE KID SANDALS FOR GIRLS The very latest with high or Cu­ ban heels; Sport Oxfords in the new colors. Men’s Worsted Suits $15.00 each ■ 25 Suits made in beautiful Slate Grey and Fawn shades; regular price up to $25. each on sale at $15.00 each-___________ , Awning Duck and Verandah Rugs It is time to get your veranda ready for the summer. We have the new revers­ ible awning ducks in bright colors for awnings, covering stretchers, hammocks, etc.; also new bright patterned veranda rugs in sizes 41/g by 7 ft. and 6 by 9 ft. at very reasonable prices. Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Ready-to-Wear New Summer Dresses for Ladies’ Misses and Girls. Shorts, Slacks, Boys’ Wash Suits, Etc., now on display See our Girls’ Dresses at $1.00 for 8 to 14 year sizes. SPECIAL—Ladies’ Fibre Silk Hosiery, good wearing quality 35c. pr. or 3 pr. for $1. LADIES’ AND MISSES’ WHITE PIQUE SKIRTS—at $1.00- All Wool Cream Flannel Skirts at $2.95 each.__________________. New Summer Wash Dresses Good variety of styles and prices. Come and look them over Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Poultry Rolled Oats (for feeding poultry) 10 lbs. for 25c* Chase & Sanborn Coffee 1 lb. tin 45c. Phone 32 i I. gSoj ti Aylmer Golden Peaches No. 2 tin 15c. Aylmer Veg. & Tomato Soup 3 for 25c Aylmer Grape Fruit No. 2 tin each 23c Aylmer Choice Peas, 3 sieve 2 tins 29c. Aylmer Choice Tomatoes 1. size 2 23c. Aylmei- Catsup per bottle...........12c- Aylmer Choice Pumpkin 2 I. tins 25c. Pearl White Naptha Soap 8 bars for 25c. Canned Tomatoes No 2 choice quality hand-packed Per tin 7c. Jones & May I GRADUATE FROM O. A. C. s \i Wizard .Sheep Manure $2.75 cwt Garden Hose ....... 60c. to $1.25 Garden Cultivators. ......... $1.15 Turnip Seed t .............35c. lb. .Garden Trowels ........... 15c. ca. Soft Balls ........... 50c. to $1.50 Soft Ball Bats ..... 50c. to $1.00 Fishing Lines ...,t.... 5c. to $2.50 Fishing Poles ....... 15c. to $3.50 Fishing Hooks, .....,..... 3 'for .lc Summer Hardware Perfection Stoves Ovens and Repair Parts Perfection, Florence and Lorain wicks Screen Doors .... $3.45 to $3.50 Screen Windows .... 35c. to 60c. Screen Door Hinges . ... 20c. pr. Lawn .Mowers Sprinklers ...... 5'0' ft. Rubber ■Scythe Blades Scythe Snaths .Sprayers ....... Tin Tea Kettles .... $6.75 to $13. ..... Toe. to $ 1 Jo Hose $4.35 coni. ................... $1.50 ................... $1.75 ...... 20c. to 85c. . 35c. ea. USE LOWE BROS. POUCH FLOOR PAINT FOR VERANDAHS AND FLOORS 1 gallon of Lowe Bros. 1 plus 1 Paint and 1 gallon Linseed Oil makes 2 gallons of high quality paint that costs only $3.12J gal. Can be tinted to any desired shade. Lowe Bros. Semi-Fast .Barn Red Paint cost $2.00 per gallon TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD Messrs. Earl Christie and Howard Johnson, who returned home last week from Victoria College, Toron­ to, are spending this' week With the latter’s parents Rev. J. "W. and JMrs. Johnson at their summer cottage at Bright’s Grove and are taking in the London Conference at Sarnia, iMr. and Mrs. J ,S. Grant, who re­ cently sold their bakery business to Mr. Clifford White, of Forest, moved their household effects to Glencoe last week. Mrs. Geo. Grant and two children accompanied them and are spending a few days' there. The best wishes of a host of friends accom­ pany Mr. and Mrs. Grant to their new homo, PRESENTATIONS At the regular meeting of the Ex­ eter branch of the Canadian Legion on Friday evening last an interest­ ing peremony was held when Mr. M. XV. Pfaff, the retiring secretary­ treasurer was presented with a handsome set of military brushes. The presentation was made by the president Mr. T. Pryde. The honor­ ary president Dr turn presented Mr a president’s jewel, aided their when place tery. G. S. At'klinson in Pryde with The legion de- to join with the I 0. O. F. for annual decoration day services the usual ceremony will take at the cenotaph and the ceme- SELLING OUT—Buy anything you need at Cost Price.—F. L. Grieve.IltLVO your renew your subscription? Mr. Howard Hunter, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Hunter, of Usborne has graduated from the O.A.C. at Guelph with his B.S.A. degree. The commencement exercises were held Tuesday. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Hunter, Mr. and Mks. John Hunter and Miss Flossie Hunter, of town and Miss Marjorie Hunter, R.N., of London. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The annual meeting of the men’s Institute was held at home of the president, Mrs. Ether- ington, Tuesday afternoon. The roll was answered, by each member pay­ ing her fees for the coming year. The annual report was given by the Secretary-Treas., Mrs. Thomson. A number of members decided to at­ tend the summer meeting to be held at Crediton on June 15th. The dis­ trict annual meeting is to be held! in James St Church on June 21st. A committee was appointed to dec­ orate the cenotaph for Decoration Day. Miss Violet Gambrill played a guitar selection followed by a read­ ing by Mrs. G. Layton. Miss Jeckell presided over the election of officers which resulted as follows: Hon. Pres., Mrs. G. Etherington; pres., Mrs. W. H. Harness; 1st vice-pres., Mrs. E. Walker; 2nd vice-pres., Mrs. J. W. Powell; sec’y-trelas,, Mrs. W. Thomson; district director, Mrs. E. Walker; branch directors, Mrs. H. Kyle and Mrs. ,H. Elworthy; audit­ ors, Mrs. Beavers and Mrs. E. Row­ el iffe; press reporter, Mrs. Maurice Quance. The meeting was closed by singing the National Antlmm af­ ter which refreshments were served by the hostess and her committee in charge. Wo- the BURIED AT EXETER Tile death took place on IT boundary of Hibbert on Tuesday, May 22nd of Mr. James William Harris, in his 77th year. The doi been ailing for some time, ris lived in th and came Carn duff, years ago with iM'rs, od widow. . ... __ on Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. A. Sinclair, of Hensall, with in­ terment in the Exeter cemetery. South d had . Har- years from ■ver al Mr west for many to this community Sask, last fall. Si ho was united in marriage Nellie Rennie, his boToav- The funeral was hold RATEPAYERS VOTE FOR PURE WATER SUPPLY The By-law to provide for a pure water supply for Exeter’s waterworks system was carried on Monday by a majority of 148. The vote was 246 for th© By-law and 98 against. There was a substantial majority in all of the four polls. Th© passing of the By-law gives the Public Utilities Commission the power of spending $28,000 for the purpose of securing a supply of pure water to take the place of the river water which is now being used in the present sys­ tem. The By-law provides for the sinking of a well and the erection of a large cement reservoir with a ca­ pacity of a half million gallons of water. Engineer Fleming, of Tor­ onto, was in town Tuesday conferr­ ing with the Public Utilties Com- mibsion andi it was decided to adver­ tise for tenders' for the sinking of a well as the first step necessary is to secure an adequate supply of water, As a rule tenders for a well of this kind are let on' the basis of the re­ quired amount of water being quar- anteecl by the con The result of the was as follows: Poll. Sub. Div. 1 2 3 4 CRITICALLY ILL Mrs, Samuel King, who has been receiving treatment in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, for some time under­ went ia critical operation, on Monday and at present is in a very critical condition". * HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Mrs. M. Sheer© observed "her 80th birthday on .Saturday and during the week she was honored on several occasions. On Saturday an afternoon tea was served at the home of her sister, Mirs. C, A, Southcott, with about twenty old friends present and, the honoured guest was the re­ cipient of a number of beautiful gifts. She also received over fifty post cards and telegrams. On May 24th a family gathering was held at Grand Bend as a surprise for Mrs. ' a double celebra- of Rev. R. E. and of Bayham, cele- birthday on the Cyril Strange Majority for—148. ractors or no pay. vote on Monday For Against 68 24 97 29 15 4 35 '27 10 246 9 8- MRS. H. S. WALTER DIES SUDDENLY ofThe news of the sudden death Mrs. Herbert ,S.' Walter, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. Grant Jr., in London Mon­ day afternoon came as a shock to her many friends in Exeter. Mrs. Walter has been in poor health for the past couple of years and for the past two months hast been recuperat­ ing at the home of her daughter in London. She appeared to be getting along fine and was able to be up a little each day. She was taking a rest after the noon hour on Monday when she passed suddenly away, heart trouble being the cause of her death. Mrs. Walter’s maiden name was Lillie May Acheson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Acheson. 'She was born in Exeter on November 27, 1888. Twenty-seven years ago last March she was united in marriage with her now bereaved husband. She has always been an active member of the Trivitt Memorial church hold­ ing various offices in the women’s organizations and her counsel and services will be much missed. She was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. Besides her bereaved husband she is survived by two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Grant of London; Mrs. C. Blowes, of Hen­ sall; Stanley, with the Bank of Montreal at Hanover; William and Thomas at home. 'She is also sur­ vived by her parents three brothers and: one sister; Garvey, of St. Thom­ as; Beverley, of Toronto; Charles, of Forest -and Miss Amelia at home. The remains were brought from Lon­ don to her home and a private fun­ eral service was held at the house Wednesday afternoon followed by a public service at Trivitt Memorial church conducted by the Rector, Rev M. A. Hunt. The choir led the ser­ vice of song. The floral tributes were very beautiful. The pall bearers were: Messrs. R. N. Creech, George Lawson, T. pryde, T. 0. Southcott, F. S'heere and W. Martin. The flower­ bearers were: R’. G. Seldon, B. M. Francis, H. O. Southcott, F A. May, M. W. Pfaff, J. M. Southcott, W. Taman, J. H. Jones, P. Case and H. Sayers. DIED IN USBORNE W. R. On May 23, 1934, death removed another life-long resident of the 5tli concession of Usborne in the person of James Etherington in his 72nd year. He Mas a son of the late Stephan and Harriet Etherington and was born on the farm south of the farm where he had lived all his married life. Forty-seven years ago, he was married to Ann Jane Willis, of Stephen Township, who with one son Albert and four grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Erma Walper, of London, two brothers George, of Exeter and Edward, of Detroit, sur­ vive. The deceased1 had been in failing health for the past year, but had been around the home until the weertd previous to his death. He was a life-long Conservative, tho’ never taking any active part in political life. The funeral conducted by Rev. H. Taylor, of Thames Road was held on Friday from the home to Exeter cemetery and the bearers were: E. Cudmore, E. McDougall, H. Row- cliffe, A. Morgan, E. Pym and J. Kernick. SOFTBALL The Men’s softball league is creat­ ing considerable interest in this com- ii’iif ii’n tn (IfttP tllO SO ft- failed to got under In tho men’s league tho Cred.. nt up hall league ha way iton United church defeated Dash­ wood 17-8. Thames Road defeated Elimville 19-11; James Street de­ feated Crediton Evangelical 8 to 7; Crediton United defeated Crediton Evangelical 19-18 ed Dashwood 1 feated defeat< feated U. def, will bo games in Exeter, ■■ and Elimville Friday night Sheer©. This was tion as Jack, son Mrs. Southcott, brated his third same day, Mr. in singing ovei’ the radio from CF PL, London, dedicated a number in Mrs, Sheene’s honor and the station announcer added his congratulations ♦ ■ BASEBALL LOCALS WIN OPENER . In the opening game of the Huron- Pearth League played in Goderich on Friday last Exeter outscored the home team by the score of 10-7. A fair-sized crowd of shivering fans were on hand to see the revival of baseball in Goderich. The visitors opened the scoring with two runs in the first frame. The home team took the lead in the sixth inning 7 to 3. The Exeter team staged a batting rally in the eighth inning by scoring seven runs. “ Carrick, the knocked out by Fritzley. duty for the winners and wlas master of the situation throughout. The fielding feature of the game was a fast double play by Goderich in the fifth inning. Skinner and Cornish connected with doubles. Dick Har­ ness umpired the balls and strikes while N. Mixture looked after the bases. Both teams displayed a num­ ber of new faces on their line-ups and with additional practice some good baseball should be witnessed during the coming season. The teams were: 'Goderich—Archer, ss; Smith, If; Fritzley, rf; Carrick, p; Sheardown, 3rd; Worthy 1st; Cornel, c; Duquette 2nd; Mallougli, of. Exeter—Haist, 2nd; Lewis, c; Cor­ nish If; F. Creech cf; Trick, p; Skin­ ner 1st; Ford, 3rd; Hockey ss; Joe Creech rf. During this melee Bob Goderich southpaw was of the box and replaced Ken Trick did mound (’LINTON WINS The Clinton team annexed their first victory of the season on Mon­ day night by dtefeating the Exeter team 8 to 6. The home team came from behind after trailing by the score of 4 to 0. Brant started on the mound for the winners but gave way to Stock in the sixth frame. Bill iMtotz started the hurling for the losers and was replaced by J. Creech in the seventh inning. This wlas a big inning for Clinton scoring four runs The losers ma die a strong bid to tie the score in the last inning. P. Livermore in right field and Mc­ Donald at third for Clinton made spectacular catches. Haist at second for Exeter miade a good stop on a grounder in the sixth inning while Taylor in centre field made three put-outs in one inning. Lewis got the only extra base hit of the game, The from team a double in the fifth inning, same evening Goderich won Zurich 3 to 1. The .Staffa makes their initial visit to town to­ night (Thursday). Clinton—O’Brien, 2nd; P. Liver­ more, rf; McEwen, c; Hawkfinsi, ss; Pickett, 1st; Holmes, If; McDonald, 3rd; H. Livermore, If; Brant, p. Exeter—Willlard, ss; Lewis, c; Haist, 2nd; Creech, If; Taylor, cf; Skinner, 1st; Motz, p; Ford, 3rd; Baynham, rf. Umpire—Dick Harness Centralia dofi 7-8; James Street Road 8-5; Daslnv Main St, 13-3 and crediton There mtraliai i Thame d -Crediton I< Rlimvill ated Contrala 18-14. C mt- de- ood do- LEAVITT’S THEATRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY May 31st, June. 1st, 2nd Jean Harlow and Lee Tracy in “BOMBSHELL” MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY June 4th, 5th, 6tli Janet Gaynor and Lionel Barrymore “CAROLINA” NOTICE TO HYDRO USERS EXETER AND DISTRICT We wish to' notify all Hydro Con­ sumers in Exeter including Exeter, ia, Grund Bend, and Hensall that off on Sunday, June 3rd, from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Rural District Crediton, Central- Dashwood, Zurich, the Hydro will be Monday, June 4th will be a statu­ tory holiday when the Postoffice and banks will be closed. The high and public schools will also close that day. The stores in town will remain open. AT SISTER’S FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. S. Fitton and two children returned Tuesday evening from Kingston where they were call­ ed owing to the death of Mrs. Fit- ton’s sister, Mrs. Edward' Williamson. Mrs. Williamson passed away quite suddenly on Friday morning last she having been ill only a few hours. She had been in her usual health, un­ til about six o’clock the evening be­ fore her death. The d'eceased is survived by her husband and Mrs. Fitton is the only surviving sister. Mrs. Williamson had many friends in this community having visited here on numerous occasions. Mr. and1 'Mrs-. Eric Hurdon and daugher Lenore, of Detroit, visited for several days with relatives in Kippen and called on friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pollen mo­ tored to Simcoe and spent the 24th with »Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Roulston. 'Mfrs. Roulston returned with them and is visiting with her parents Mr. and Mirs. E. A. Howald. Staffa at Exeter 3 IT PAYS TO SHOP AT PEOPLES’ CASH SHOE STORE Exeter, Ontario MASS MEETING IN LEAVITT’S THEATRE, EXETER, ON Thursday Afternoon, June 7th at 2 o’clock to open the Provincial Election Campaign in the interests of JAMES BALLANTYNE Independent Liberal-Progressive SPEAKERS— MR. R. H. HALBERT, Ex-M. P. A Progressive Leader and MR. ROBERT A. McDOUGALL President 20th Century Liberal Clubs COME AND HEAR THE ISSUES DISCUSSED “GOD SAVE THE KING0