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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-10-04, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 4th, 1934 SIXTIETH YEAR NO. 282,5 been been * We purchased a large quantity of white Flannelette before the advance in price. We place it on sale this week at the following prices: 27 INCH WIDTH, GOOD QUALITY AT 14c. PER YARD 36 INCH WIDTH,' SAME QUALITY AT 17c. PER YARD 36 INCH WIDTH, EXTRA HEAVY AT 22c. PER YARD Do not delay in buying your winter requirements as it will go in a hurry at these prices. WITH THE SICK Mr. John Taylor is again confined to his home through illness. Mr. T. C. Brooks, who has been seriously ill at his home following a stroke, is holding his own. Mr. Chas. Birney, who has ill for several weeks has not as well the past few days. Mr. Thos. WilH-S of Centralia, who recently underwent a serious opera­ tions in Vlctora Hospital London, is progressing favorably. Mr. Ulric Snell, who recently un­ derwent an operation for appendici­ tis at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Lon­ don, is expected home today, (Wed­ nesday.) Mrs. C. A. Southeast was taken to Victoria Hospital in London Tues­ day and on Wednesday mornng un­ derwent an operation for the remov­ al of a cataract on her right eye. Miss Doreen Westcott R. N. Miss Margaret Johns R.N. attendance. Mrs. Soutlicobt through her operation fine. TROUSSEAU TEA Mrs. J. W. Stackhouse entertained Monday and Tuesday of this week at her home near Brucefield at a trousseau tea in honour of her daughter Miss Leila Stackhouse whose marriage takes place shortly to Mr T. S. Neale, of Hamilton. Many friends of the bride-elect from Exe-ter were present. CALLED TO BAR and are in came NEW FELT HATS, CAPS, &c. Men’s Special Felt Hats, newest colors and shapes at...............................$2.00 each. Genuine Fur Felt Hats, made by'Brock Hat Co., at ..................$2.50 to *2.95 each. Newest Velour Hats................at $3.50 LEATHER COATS FOR BOYS & MEN Horsehide, or Chrome Leather Coats, with Fur Collars or plain Leather Collars, belted or plain. A large selection. Come in and see them. CHAIR SHOWER Alan Dignan, M.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Dignan, of Toronto and grandson of Mr, Jas. Dignan, of town was called to the Bar of the Provice of Ontario, September 20th, Justice Kerwin, During his three good© Hall, Alan idem each year of the Legal and Literary Society in his final year. He will practice in Toronto having taken over the law practice of >the late R. j. Dow- dall in the Bank of Nova Scotia Bldg, at Bloor St. W. and St. mens Avenue. INFANT CHILD PASSES The sympathy of the community will 'be extended to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. V. Cann and family in the loss of their infant son, Sylvanus Ronald Llewllyn. The babe was born Thurs­ day, Sept. 20th and was taken to the Children’s Memorial Hospital in London on Sunday afternoon and passed away the same night from hemmorage. A private funeral was held at E. R. Hopper’s undertaking parlor on Monday conducted by Cap­ tain Ennis and assisted by Cadet Dalrymple with interment in the Exeter cemetery. Suits, Overcoats etc. The Sunday School of Caven Pres­ byterian church held a very enjoy­ able entertainment on Friday even­ ing- when money for some kindergarten the Primary the program enjoyed. _ " ~ t twenty chairs was donated for class. At the close of a social evening was Suits for boys or men in the newest colours. Come and get a good 2 pant suit at very reasonable prices. Fine selection boys’ and students’ suits. The new fall and winter Ov­ ercoats are here. Let us show you ouy styles in these. STRIKE WATER IN FOURTH ATTEMPT * NEW WALLPAPERS ■ ■ JUST ARRIVED—A shipment of New Kitchen, Bedroom, and Living Room Papers at low prices, 10c. to 15c. per single roll. All papers starting as low as 12 l-2c. are Sun­ worthy. This is your chance to get Sqnworthy paper at low cost. Also bundle lots of papers from last season at $1.00 and $1.50 a bundle. OUR WINTER COATS FOR LADIES, MISSES AND GIRLS ARE.. EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD VALUE _____ Mr. Chas. Triebner has success­ fully completed a well on the farm of Mrs. A;. McFalls, of Biddulph. The well is 24 feet deep and gives an 8 foot water supply. Mr. Ed. Walker and his faithful switch located the spring. Much credit is given to these men by Mr. McFalls as this is the fourth well that has been dug on his farm within the past .5 years in an -effort to obtain a supply of water. ’ ■**«*«*■“MMMM. - . ... . ' ' --------- ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ MEN’S FINE SHIRTS, SEPARATE COLLARS, ODD LINES IN SIZES 14 1$, 16, 16 1-2 ON SALE AT A REAL BARGAIN 69c. EACH _______ . RALLY SERVICES SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE GROCERY SPECIALS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Australian Sultana Raisins .... 2 lbs. Fancy Red Cohoe Salmon Golden Net or Unicorn...........1 lb. Ginger Snap Cookies ...........per lb. Aylmer Choice Pumpkins large 2 tins Orange Marmalade ..............40 oz. jar 19c. 19c. 10c. 23c. 31c. Auto Strop Blades 5 for 25c Gillette Blue Blades Gold-Plated Gillette Razor in Handsome Travelling Case; also 5 Gillette Blue Blades 5 for 25c 49/ Red Plum Jam, *32 oz. jar . ... . Canned Blueberries /.............. 2 Snow Apples ....... Broken Soda Biscuits Cooking Onions . . . . 11 qt. o tins bas. lbs. 25c. 23c. 35c. 25c. 50 lb. bag 55c. on Thursday, 1934 before Mr. at Osgoode Hall, year course at Os- was the class pres­ and also president DIED IN MANITOBA Cle- A former resident of Us-borne Township in the person of Lawrence H, Hunkn of Blaris, Manitoba, died on Tuesday, September 18th, while enroute from Isabella to Winnipeg with a car of cattle. As the train neared Rapid City-his body was dis­ covered by the train crew. A doctor from Rapid City deemed an inquest unnecessary. Mr. Hunkin left Exe­ ter, about 3 Oi years ago, and has farmed in the Blari s district since then. He was active in church work, being secretary of the Sunday School and Bible class teacher. He is survived by his widow and five daughters, Marjorie, of Winnipeg; Muriel, Laura, Helen and Shirley who .reside at home and two sons, Glen and Larry, both at home. Mrs. B. R. McNaught, of Hamiota is a Sister, The funeral was held from Blaris Church with interment Crandall cemetery. FATAL ACCIDENT Mr. William Pincombe received word last week of the death of his cousin Harry Beech, aged fifty of Chicago. Mr. Beech was injured in an automobile accident. He was changing a tire at the side of the road when he was struck by another motorist and sustained a skull frac­ ture, a compound fracture of his right leg, a fractured right arm, multiple abrasions on his right side and a hemmofage on his right eye. Mrs. Bullen, aged 45, who was standing beside the car at the time was killed instantly while Mr. Beech passed away the morning after the accident. Mrs. Beech was in the car at the time of the accident, which took place about the middle of the night, following the othei' car had suddenly loomed up out of the blackness and crashed into the man and woman working over the flat tire. The deceased is a nephew of Mrs. Wm. Delbridge of Usborne and he and Mrs. Beech have visited in this community various times. Mrs. Bench told police accident that -the in SPECIAL WHILE THEY LAST! 8.30 p.m. to 12 pan. SHORTY GRANT and his HURONIANS EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT EXETER OPERA HOUSE Admission 10 cts. entitles purchaser to One Free Dance We Carry a Full Supply of Shaving Accessories, Etc. Razor Blades for all types of Safety Razors Special Thanksgiving BINGO The Sunday School of the Main St. United Church held their Rally Day service Sunday afternoon and it was one of the best rally day services that has .been held in several years. The attendance was. exceptionally good. A very impressive pageant, *,A Visit from the S. S. of other Lands” under the leadership of Miss Murray was put on by several gi'rls from the Mission Circle with Miss Olive Lawson acting as the leader. The pastor Rev. Mr. Elliott, gave an interesting address on the growth of the Sunday School. The orchestra provided splendid music. The col­ lection amounted to $22.10. Rev. Andrew Boa, of Port Stan­ ley, conducted services at James St. United Church on Sunday and preached very acceptably both morn­ ing and evening. In the afternoon Mr. Boa addressed an open session of the Sunday School in their Rally Day services. The Sunda'y ■ School hag been meeting in the morning all summer and it is now changing to the afternoon for the fall and winter season. There was a splendid turnout at the Rally service. A pag­ eant was presented "A visit from Sunclay Schools of other countries.”, and was both interesting and im­ pressive. The services of Mr. Boa throughout the day were much ap­ preciated. Mr. Boa is well known in this community, his early life being spent near Hensall. He attended the Exeter High School. A't the morning service he stated that while a stu­ dent here he had attended a revival service in the James Street Church in 1917 conducted by Rev. Mr, John­ son and it was during those ser­ vices 'that he decided to devote his life to the Christian ministry, Quite a number of Mr. Boa’s old'friends were present to hear him on Sunday MRS. PULLEYBLANK DIES onThe death took place in Exeter September 3 0tli of Ida Isabella Turnbull beloved w<fe of Mr, Geo. Pulleyblank, aged 6.1 years and 4 days. The deceased has been in poor health for a number of years and for several days had been in a critical condition. She was a daugh­ ter of Mr. Andrew Turnbull, London formerly of Winchelsea, who is well up in years. She is survived by her husband and on-e son by a prev­ ious marrage Gordon Duncan, of Toronto. She is also survived by a sister Mrs. J. W. .S'k'nner, of Wharn- cliffe Road, London. The funeral, private, took place from her late resi­ dence Simcoe street on Tuesday af­ ternoon conducted Stainton of the James church, of which the a member. The bearers were: Melville, George Jaques, R. Skinner Frank Brock, Hy. Delbridge, Joshua Johns. Among those who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Skinner and Mr. Turnbull and Mrs. M. Heywood of London, Mr. Gordon Duncan, of Toronto. by Rev. Mr. Street United deceased was Messrs. Wm. THE LATE DR. MEDD Shaving Soap in Cakes .... Shaving Cream in Tubes . . I Shaving Brushes 25c. to 1.50 Razor Hones . . 50c. and up Razor Strops................$1.35 A. S. Razor Strop . < . 50c. 10c. 15c. Friday, October 5th i King-Cutter Razors . $2.50 Hair Clippers .... 1.00 pr* Barbers’ Scissors . . . $1.25 Rolls Safety Razors . .$5.95 “-----------■--‘------•- - " ■ —--■----TO- SEE OUR SMALL QUEBEC RANGES WITH 14-INCH OVEN AND THERMOMETER $26.00 at 8.30 p.m. sharp 15 rounds PRIZES: FOWL ONLY Admission: 25c. TRAQUAIR & UNDENFIELD KIRKTON FAIR Ideal weather prevails for Kirk- ton Fair which is being held today, Wednesday. The indoor exhibits, which came in yesterday are excep­ tionally fine. A full report of the fair will be given next week. >Mr. and 'Mrs, John Hedden and daughter Verna and Mr. Gerald Hedden, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mr<s. J. Kydd. On Friday evening of last week a number of neighbors and friends of Mr, and Mrs. F. Beurlein surpris­ ed them at their home and spent a pleasant evening at cards and a. so­ cial half-hour over the tea-cups. During the course of* the evening an address was read by Mrs. G. Flynn and a presentation of a sandwich set was. made by 'Mies Marjorie Flynn. Mr.” Beurlein ha® 'been baggage mas­ ter at the Hxeter station, coming to Exeter from Wingham about three years ago and has recently been transferred to Preston, Mr. Archie Leinond has been .appointed in his place, i Mrs. John Lawson, of Credlton, who is visiting at the home of her son Mr. George Lawson in town, celebrated her 90>th birthday Tues­ day. During the day she was- visit­ ed by many friends who extended congratulations. Mrs. Lawson is re­ markably active for her age joys all her faculties. and en The W. M. S. of James United-Church held a guest ______ quilt display at the church Tuesday evening. A program of musical numbers and readings were given in­ cluding a reading by Mrs, C. Johns of EJlimville and a piano duett by Misses H. Dignan and Eleanor Medd of Main Street. About twenty quilts were on display, some 70 and 80 years old. Lunch was served at the 'dose. Street tea and. MISCELLANEOUS. SHOWER On Monday evening about fifty neighbors and friends gathered at the home of 'Mr. and Mrs. Luther Oke, and presented Miss Nora Oke, bride-elect with a miscellaneous shower. The bride-to-be was seat­ ed in 'the centre c-S. the room and while 'the wedding march was being played drawn Rundle Norma _ . * - __ was loaded with numerous and use­ ful gfta. including a beautiful pres­ ent from the Hutondale Women’s Institute, tn & few well ehoseh. words Nora thanked presents after ed in singing "For Rite’s Good Fellow.1' _______ the evehing was spent in games and amusements after which a dainty lunch was sewed. a decorated wagon was in by little Miss Marion, dressed in White and Miss Moir in pink. The wagon them all for their which everyone join- 7 ’ a Jolly The remainder of EXETER COUNCIL A regular meeting of the Muni­ cipal Council, with all member pres­ ent. The minutes of the meeting held September 10th were read and approved. A card of appreciation was read from Mrs. Rd. Hurter and family. The note as- received from Dunlop for certain medicines Mrs. John Taylor* was referred the Reeve to make inquiry. Miss Jennie Bell and sister Mrs. Ketchen, were preseut and submit­ ted a bill for damages to their veg­ etable garden done by cows, coming in -on their property and over the Riverview Park fence claiming da­ mages of $10.00. The property committee will investigate, The Auditors-’ report for August was read and accepted on motion of Berling and Grieve. The Clerk reported ceived the Assessment ___ year and to date no appeals been fyled. The following accounts were and ordered paid: E. R. Hopper $5.OP; E. R. per $50.00, tural grant $100.00; W- repairs $4.30; Exeter cate $10'6.35; Traquair field, supplies $51.69. accounts, F. NT. ~ Charles W. iStepltens, gravel $3.ft) Traquair & $2-6,7i5i ' Dr. for to having re­ Roll for -the read Hop- R. G, Seldon, Agricul- G. Simmons Tlmes-Advo- & Linden- T___ Cemetery W. BaWden, labor $3; Llndehfield, supplies Wm. Smith, labor $35.75; Jno. L. Kydd, labor $35.75 ~ 1 Ford, labor $75.00. Passed on motion and Bierling. Adjourned by Grieve. J. Senior, Clerk John of Rowcliffe Rev. E. Medd, Ph. B., a native of Hullett Township, and a former pas­ tor of the Main Street United church died Tuesday at his home in London in his 76th year. Dr Medd was or­ dained in Dundas Centre United Church, 49 years ago and spent 42 years in the active ministry. During his long ministry Dr. Medd held -charges at Chatham, Sarnia, Goder­ ich, Ridgetown, Forest, Exeter and moved to London re­ Leamington. The do- scholarly man and be- who knew him. He is Hensall. He cently from ceased was a loved by all survived by his widow, who before her marriage was Miss Agnes Isohel Miles; also one daughter, Miss Josie Medd, B.A., an adopted daughter Mrs. J. W. Humphrey. Two brothers and a sister also survive, William Medd, o-f Trowbridge; John G., of Clinton and Mrs. M. MeVittie, of Blyth. 'The funeral service will be held in London on Thursday with interment in the Blyth Union ceme­ tery. FORMER RESIDENT DIES The death occurred at the Hos­ pital, Hamiota, Manitoba, on Friday September 21, 1934, of Jesse,- sion of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Delbridge, Exeter, Ont., one of the pioneer farmers of the Hamiota District. He was horn in 1867 in Usborne Township .on the farm where his brother Henry now resides, and came to Manitoba forty-five years ago. He was an active member of Zion Methodist Church and Sunday School and recently -of the United Church .of Canada. He was also :a charter member of the Canadian Order of Foresters, Hamiota, Lodge No. 367. He took a keen interest in all church and community affairs. He and Mrs. Delbridge celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary in August of last year. Besides his widow h& leaves to mourn his loss three- sons Lyle, of Bemersyde, Sask., William, of Oak River, Man., Fred at home; four daughters. Mrs. John Arnold, Erin Lodge, Alberta; Mrs. Gordon Vick­ ery, of Oak River, Man., Anua of the staff of the Sanatorium, Prince Albert, Sask., and Gertrude at home eight grandchildren and two broth­ ers, George -of Hamiota and Henry of Winchelsea, Ont., and one sister Mrs. W. Bray, Virden, Man. The eldest daughter, Martha predeceas­ ed him in 1929. The funeral service, conducteo. by the pastor, Rev. T. D. Barnett and the Canadian Order of Foresters was held in Hamiota United Church on Sunday, September 23rd at 2.30 p.m. and thence to Hamiota ceme­ tery for interment. The pall-bearers were brother Foresters. The large attendance at the service and the lovely floral tributes showed the esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. Anniversary — and — Thank-Offering at Thames Road Church on Sunday, Oct. 14 Services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The guest (speaker for the day will be REV. AV. D. MCDONALD, B.A., B.D- of Agincourt United Church HARVEST HOME Anniversary JAMES STREET CHURCH Under the Auspices of the Women’s Association, on Sunday, October 7th REV* E. F. CHANDLER, B.A*> B.D., of Kippen Will be the Speaker at the morning service with special music by the Choir. REV. GEO. KERSEY, B.A., of Mitchell NV ill be the speaker in the evening and will be accompanied by 'Miss Hazel Brandon, Orgatiist and Choir, who will furnish special music