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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-01-15, Page 1• $ T4 3.LISHEiD 1873 I XRTRR,, OWL* THURSDAY'MORNING, JANUARY ,15th, 1931 FIFTT-FIFTIT =AR, NO, 18 "ts "0040.AANyvvv,,,AA. PaSices ' EAT quoted MID-WINTERtsfAr.. any,. learing S , We are overstocked with many lines of winter goods. We wish to turn these lines into cash so are offering real bargain prices for the next two weeks. We have only room to mention a few items but there will be bargains throughout the store. STANFIELD'S RED LABEL UNDERWEAR_ :For men, heavy rib, reg, ular price $2.50; January sale price $1.95 a garrnept. STANFIELD'S BLUE LABEL --Extra heavy, underwear for men, reg. price $2.75; January Sale Price $2.19 a garment. Heavy all Wool Ribbed Underwear for men -our $2.00 line for $1.39 gar Men's Heavy fleeced undershirts 8c drawers January sale 79c, gar. Boys' heavy fleeced undershirts and drawers January sale 59c. a garment. Men's fine -ribbed combinations including Stanfield's Turnbull's, etc., values up to $4,00 January sale price $2.95 a suit. Men's Work Shirts, any of our $1.50 lines Janutary sale $1.19 each. Ladies' pure Silk Hosiery, Puritan Maid, brand our regular $2.00 line on sale at $1.39 ' per pair. Ladies' pure Cashmere and Silk and Wool Hosiery on sale at 59c. pair. Boys' and Girls' heavy ribbed heather and black ss ool hosiery,sizes 8 to 10 1-2, reg, $1.00 for 79c.; sizes 6 to 7 1.2 on sale at 59c. a pair. Bargains in. Cotton Staples 27 in. white flannelette,. reg. 20c. a yd.; 15c: yd. or 7 yds for $1.00 36-\in.white and coloured" stripe flannelette reg. 25c. for 19c. a yard. 36 in extra heavy white English flannelette on sale at 25c. a yd. 36 in. heavy factory cotton for sheeting etc; this is a real bargain at 15c. a yard. ' Hundreds of yards of pillow cotton, sheeting' also on sale. MI woollen blankets, beautiftil quality, values up to $11.50 a pair' on sale at $7.95 a pair, . All wool plaid bed comforters, satin bound; to clear at $5.95 each. Beautiful quality prints and broadcloths at 21c. and 25c. a yard • Jnaar saof Overshoes He�vV Rubber s Felts etc .w See Best: Goodrich zipper.,. overshoes $4.25. •@ :$3.19 Men's two -buckle overshoes @ $2.49 pair Men' over -rubbers red soles @ $L00 pair Boys' 2 -buckle overshoes @ $2.29 youths' @ $1.95 Women's 3 dome rubber overshoes @ $1.98 Brown or grey zipper, rb•-r.overshoes ;@ "l .... $2.75 Women's cloth overshoes .to clear; @ $x..49 Women's high black overshoes @ $1.00' . Men's Men's zipper overshoes ' at cost $3.65 pair 'Misses' and Children's Overshoes, in Bunks, at Bargain Prices Men.'',. rolled edge. heavy rubbers @ $2.75 Men's $4,.00 rubber boots @ $3.50 a pair Men's $4.50 rubber boots '@ $3.95 a pair Men's heavy rubbers, felt tops reg. -$3.50 for $2.75 OVERALLS ETC. Men's blue overalls, reg. $1.95 @ $1.50 Boys' $2.50 bloomer pants, all wool @ $1.50 Men's horsehide mitts @ 98c.; boys' @ 50c Buy your winter, Overcoat at this sale. Coats at Cost. Men's new style overcoats at..... $15.00 Men's leather lined overcoats at $15.00 'Men's navy overcoats at • • $18.00 Men's $35. Barrymore overcoats at $25.00 A few good , overcoats . . at $10.00 ' Boys' odd suit coats each $2.50 Men's suits .... . @ $10 and $15. Men's Sheep -lined Coats .. .. @ $8.50 Men's 15 -inch high -lace Rubbers .. @ $5. Goods You'll Need. Now. - ' Don't Miss This Sale. BOYS' 'AND MEN'S PULLOVER SWEATERS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. A REAL BARGAIN IN LADIES' FUR COATS, 1 ONLY BLACK FRENCH SEAL COAT REGULAR $1.25 TO CLEAR AT $89.00 3 ONLY BEAUTIFUL MUSKRAT COATS REGULAR PRICES $170 AND , $185 TO CLEAR QUICKLY FOR CASH AT ONLY $129. ALL LADIES', MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S WINTER COATS FURTHER REDUCED IN PRICE. . m • LADIES. DRESSES -Many lines at reduced prices. DINNER SETS -10 only.97.piece, good patterns regular prices $2'7 January ' sale price $21.50 per set. Very Special Grocery Values for this Sale Only "• Cascade Saloon,. •.... 2 large tins for 25e. Mcl.arens Jelly Pow'ders 5 pkg. for 25c. Canned Peas 'No. 2 size ... ... _ per tin 7c. Canned Peas No. 2 size r per case $1.59 Canned Ternatoes No. 2 size per tin . 10c. G P. IA . Soap ... ..: c a a . 10 bars for 37c. 'airset Toilet Soap regi 10c... 6 for 29c. Euckwheatlet .. . , , , Y . , ; 5' lbs. for 25c. Pure Clover Honey , . 10 lb. pail $.4c. Fancy Quality Prunes Medium size .. . . . . . ... . r .. 3 ib. for 23c. Medium' size .. , r ,) r r per 25 lb. bots $1.79 Large size ..,Y,.r....Yrrr. 3lb,.for 32c. Large size per 25 pound box $2.49 ...thong :3.2. ..„1170t1(:.i.st av Phone 32 EXETER COINCH, lliondey, January 12, 1931 Tlxe menicipal couneil elect for 1931 met as per Ontario statutes• at 11 am. in the Town. Hall, took;? and subscribed t. the oath of .office as :tgllows; Reeve, Billie M. Francis; Councillors, Henry Bierling, James R. ,Grieve, Harper C. Rivers, David Iiolwcliffe. The Reeve announced the presence -or Rev. Mr. Rhodes, of the Presby- terien church, whom he 11ad invited and wile now would .conduct the opening services. Mr.. Rnodes led in ,scripture reading and prayer, Court- aillor Rivers moved a vote of thanks to Air. Rhodes for his. presence and the part taken. 'The motion was seeonded by Councillor Grieve and carried,. The Reeve conveyed the .alme to Mr. Rhodes who in reply- spoke eplyspoke very appreciative and congrat- ulated the members on their return to office, The Reeve also addressed the council elect congratulating then and vishel for a pleasant and har- monious season's labor together, claiming that the year of 1930 was • the most pleasant year he lead ever experienced in municipal life. Per Grieve and Rowclifee that the' peeve with Councillors Rivers and Bierling be tile Striking Committee. Before the motion was dealt with it was decided that the several commit- tees as appointed in 1930 be again named 'for 1931. They are as fol- lows; Finance . -- Councillors Rovireliffe and Bierling, Property -Councillors Rivers .and ilowcliffe, Roads and Bridges-- •Coxtneillors Bierling and Grieve, Cemetery--.-Cohuteillors Grieve and $.avers. 'The Reeve a member of all com- mittees. • The first named to be chairman of said committee.' Ap- proved. Adjourned to meet at 7.30 p.m. The adjourned meeting ,of the municipal council convened at 7.30 p.m. The minutes of the morning session were read and approved. Correspondence was read as fol- 1. gws; A letter from err. S. We Archibald, surveyor of Seafox'th, relative ,to completed village plans. Filed. Letter front the ..t ominion of. Can, e s ei oral 'nearaieeW.GO.,,.: with aAa,. view of'securing a portion 6f •tlie ill'- Fr su med.ute basiness of the municipality. •- Letter from the office of the Pro- vincial Weed Inspector drawing at-�, teiition to certain section oe the act regarding the appointment of a weed inspecbor for the municipality. 'On motion of Bierling and Rivers Colu- Missioner Norry was appointed, Circular letter from the office of the secretary of the Good Roads As- sociation drawing attention to the annual meeting in Toronto lteby. 25, 26 and 27. Filed. . Letter from the County Treasurer Gordan Young with list of village property on sale for arrears of taxes. 'The adjourned sale will be held at Gxlericli in the office of the County Treasurer on Saturday, Jan. 17th at 1.30 o'clock. The Clerk was in- strueted to take over the property known as lot's No. 54, 'i' -u East Carl- ing, and lots ,leo. 3S, 89, 90 South Nelson in the name of the munici- pality and to forward cheque accord= ingly on notion of Bierling and Grieve. 'The regular meetings of council were fixed for the first and third libndays of each month, Mr. 3.- A. Stewart was selected to .serve as 'a member of the Librarri, Board for the years. 19,31-32-32, on. motion of Bierling and R.oweliffe. 'Messrs. R. G. Seidon end Thos. Pryde were named as members of the 'cenletery Board on metiou of Rivers all Grieve 'Ii'ence Viewers for 1•h31; 1TeserS. : ferbert Vord, W, .d. Rivers alto J. '' .Worry were appointed on mottoti of. Bierlipg and Ilowcliffe. stir. Edward Treble was appointed a member of the local Boatkct of Heaith on Motion of Grieve and Bierring. .Mr. Thos. Collingwood was *ap- pointed ap-pointed truant officer on motion of Rivers and Roweliffe, The weigh scales were referred to Property committee. T'er Grieve and Ilierlinj that Rich - ate taunter be aplioineecl assessor for 1931. An aniendlnent by Rivers, no seconder, that an appointment be de- ►'. (erred until later, The mitten car. pied. Mr -George Mawsoii was •nlij)ointed auditor on ?notion of Rivers and ;Grieve. The ,salaries of the•mentbers of the Council anis public Utilities Commis - then to ?enrolll es provided in the 13y' la,W, acid that by-laws inacted in 1934 relating to appointment end the fix- ing of salaries for the same he taken as the by -late of 1931; Makin b3 ' i1'Carried, t•.it ers and OterT i g, 'rho teevn;and 'I'reaseror were giv'' alt authority ander 13y-iawv to bore rose t:he neceyiistery Menlo as heed@t fat'' 1.981. 'Malan bY. 1itvetS . alio ItbMliff. The clerk to order eight eedplets of the 11Tenielpn1 'World for Commit members and officers; also a'cOpy of the newAssessor's guide lino the necessary .dog tags ,for the year 1931„ Mr. ,Norry as constable and Street Coaumissioner was instructed to- pro- oflre a• uniferrn with cap. Motion :of Rowcllffe ara l Grieve, The fo119wing accounts were read and ordered raid: Wm, Cellingwood, labor and fireman at library $26.40; Airs. 13, Christie, coal $46,80; Hy, T., Rowe, coal, Town Hall $30,60; char.] ity $13.55; Thos. Harvey, team labor $22,70; 13011 Telephone, Norrer shone rent $6.55; Mrs. A. Cudmeee, gravel $21.70; Wickwire Press, notices $7.- 50; 1'. U. Commission St, lighting $158,25; Traquair d'c Lindeufield, repair at Library $6.'50; ,J. Senior, registration of births, marriages• and deaths $14,75; ,Fred Bloomfield for snow plowing 814.50; Russell 'Poore Iabor •50c..; Win, Johns, snow plow= ing ,$13.00, Cemeteey, amulets, 'Melville & Sihnhnons, Iron bare. 31.00. Passed on motion of Bierling and Rowellffe. Carried. Adjournment by l svers, Jos. Senior, Clerk • THE I,.1 TE 1;TCIJAfD H. MURPHY On Friday afternoon of last week the remains of the late Richard H. Murphy were laid to rest in the Exe- ter eemetery,the service being under auspices •of Lebanon Forest Lodge No. 133, A.F & A.M. of which Mr. Murphy was .a member. For over thirty years Mr. Murphy was en es- teemed business man,of Exeter hav- ing :represented:, the Massey -Harris and other implement ficins, Mr; Murphy passed away on Wednesday evening after an ,illness of over two years. He was in his 68th year. The deceased was born on the 16th con- cession of Gocler1t,1? Township, a son' of the late Henry Murphy„. He was twice married, His- first wife • Ag- nes Bruce of Clinton, died about eight years ago, Three years ago he .vas married to Mrs.. Josie White, who with his claughter,'3iss. Mildred, mourn his loss, and to whoni the serene pathy er a- pathy of the community is extended. He is also survived by his niether,'i Mrs.- H. Murphy, of Clinton; who is 93 years of age; and three brothers. and four sisters, Thomas, of Goderich; Bert, of Clinton; W. Il., •of Winnipeg Mrs. I -I, McCartney and Mrs• Fred Ford, Clinton; ;sirs. C. Daynent, Of North Dakota and Mrs, G. C. Leith- waiie, of Grand Parke, N. 1).• Il nOlitries the deCeased was .a.:Conserva. tiv0 aid'Ile•- ttas z netiie InVblii;'4 : the ''i.'i'ivitt• eMeleft51'iel 'chum's'. A former rector, Rev. Walter Jones, sof Ridgetown, conducted the funeral service • :Members of the Masonic Order attended in a body and took Part in the service at the grave. W. Bro. W. \V, Tainan acted as Marshall and W. Bro, Howald as Master. The pall -bearers were Brothers S. Sweet, M. R. Complin, 13.:11. Francis, W. D. Sanders, F. Ellerington and A. Mit- chell. Among those who were pres- ent at the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Murphy, of Goderich; Mr. Bert Merphy, Mee and Airs. H. McCartney, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford and Harry, 1\ r. and Mrs. L. Cree, Mr. and Mrs. J, Freeman and Mr. and Mrs: 'r.•'Morgan, of Clin- ton; Mr. and .\Irs, Thos. Little, Mrs. H. Riley and Mr. M. Bruce, of Lon- desboro; Mr. and Mrs. D. A. McNicol of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Par- sons, of Sarnia; lfr. and. Mis. Wm. Westlake and Mrs. Louisa Westlake of Wyoming and:Hiss Horney, of London. BURIED 7N J.+',X1' pl+)Tl• CEMETERY The reuhaiee of the late Thoands Wesley Howkshaw were brought to Exeter Wednesday afternoon from London and were laid to rest in the Exec r cemetery. Mr. 1Iawkshaw pas d away iu London on MIonday. -lie was a son of the late John Hawk- shaw, of Exeter, and with his .bro- thea \Viikiam !operated the old Coin, noreial I:I0e1 about thirty years ago. Ise is survived by his widow whose maiden Immo was Alice r.i!urtlock, alio one datightecr, My rte, 0f Toron- to, whot;e husband 'the late Wilt. R. Loney suffered death from usjhyx- lation in a' gareg.t about two weeks ago. The ,shock proved too much :for 1.tr. I-lawkshaw and 1io suffered a paralytic stroke. 1tr. Flan l Shaw was in Exeter a few weeks ago at- tending. the funeral of the late tr. Rollins. ]'3e is survived by four sis- tei , Mrs. Fred ileDonelr, Mrs. Chas, Cryer, Mrs. A. l orthway, all of De- troit ,andMts. Chas. Livingstone, of Toron.to,. 'rhe funeral service'itt Es der was conducted by Rev. 3. I:3. 1Utodes, At' O:1MM Victor Lutwau, eon Of Xy. 4401. lrirs, Wm. Lntnlan, received a naa r .cut and •abrasion over the• right eye while playing hockey on . aa'tiu'da1r, morning. • Mrs, R. N. Rowe had the, misfoP+ Mune to trip and fall at her home aiL Ilizonday afternoon with the rea;lxlfs that both, bones were broken at thea wrist of the right arm. A nunxber of reports from various: organizations have been crowded ouir this week,. A11 persons interested in :the NO** ter Horticultural Society are re, quested to be present at the Annuet Meeting Friday evening. • . Miss L, 'i•. .Jeekell was .electedk president poi` the Huron Presbyterians presbyterial at the annual meeting hi Clinton on Tuesday. Mrs, Norman Hockey was ,called .to .London Monday evening, her mother. Mrs. E. Bishop- .being very ,sick. [I:t Victoria Hospital. - ;Mr. }Tarry Eiworthy, who. is ser-. iously ill. in Victoria. Hospital, Lon, don, suffering from gangerine is zOruewhat improved at present. Mr. Roy Taylor, .of Richmond, .Qua called on his brother i1Tr. Sylvester 13. Taylor on Tuesday and Wednes- day Of this week. ear. Taylor wan on his way to visit in Eaton, Color- ada, Mr. W. S. }Towey is confined for itis bed, suffering from a Severe at- tack of influenza. Mr. noway hate. not been well for a day or two and his• conidtion became worse Satur- day evening. Miss Maitland, R. 1sT.; is in attendance, His condition fa improving. f Miss Jean Murray and Rev. D, A. Moir, of Hamilton, are visiting with Miss J, S, Murray. Mr. Moir preach- ed in Main Street United church last Sunday evening. His theme . was "The Pre-eminence of Christ in all Things." Quite' a number , of his> friends were present from Hensa1I and town. Mr. ►Noir is retired :and living in Hamilton. TI3E. LATE MJIS. T. 11. I.IeC'ALLU11 On Wednesday of last week aa. mes- sage was • received 1)y Mr, B. W. F. .Beavers from Mr. Geo. Willis, Of London, London, that Mrs. T. H. McCallum of that ;city, formerly. of Exeter' hast: passed away, at 1)or, .lac, , 1,1;.Pait1C' 1\ tt1l , treat., The late Ikeis:` a160e1- luau with her husband and . famiIy moved to London about sixteen years ago. She was highly respected iiy. a large circle of friends, both here; and at London, also among the =mil- ers at Grand Bend where they have spent their summer for the past 39+ years at their cottage. 4'Pinecreft" where her cheery smile and kindly welcome will be greatly missed. She leaves to mourn the. loss of a faith- ful loving wife and mother; her hus- band, Mr. T. H..i1IcCalltun, ex ;Reeve, of Exeter and ex -Supt. 0f Main .Street' Sunday School; also one son Doctor Cliuton lt1!e0alluni, of Buffalo. Mr -s_ Geo. Willis, who has resided with them since nioViitg to London; also• Miss Elsie, teacher, and Mrs... p. Kingsbury, of Toronto, .also an only sister Mrs. Elsie Douglas, who, too, has bee)] ono of the family circle :for darty years. There are also two grandsons. Douglas and Tom Kings- bury, sons of Mr, and Mrs. E. Kings - burs', of Toronto. The family 'were all Home for Christmas and enjoyed the hone gathering as an unbroken eircle. On Saturday January .3rii. Mrs. McCallum took suddenly ill ants. although every care was given her., she rluietly passed away on Wednes- day morning following. Her funeral whichwas private, was held on Fri- day to 'Woodland cemetery. A teent- er pastor Mr. Kelly assisted Rev.tet. ;Stewart. of Colborne_ Street church. Ile paid high tribute to tlhe life "of one. who was loved by all, and said she had just fallen asleep and would he waiting to 'Welcome her loved. :ones over yonder in the other Hoene. The sympathy of the entire .com- munity goes out to the family their sorrow. Those lies been. a change lir the: schedule of the evening trains ar- riving in Exeter, the trains arriving here about fifteen minutes earlier. The train from the south is thio et' 4,43 anti fnolit the north at 5.42. alio Ford coach belonging to .a Air. Galloway. of Lpirtlott, `tgliir~h veas foundnit the Thames heath 'Tuesday' of last week. with tho loot. •stolen from Jonta & :tfay and O. A, HMV- 'One IA' •idisy Hardware, has beery returned to its owner, The ear was stolen 'tri boiidort •abetit 55.80 i) ur, Monday eV. ening, the question O.riseil Where were '(ha geed% trent Sunty until rf uesda . Three gold fish with every pur- chase of 50c. this Month. Powell'et Bazaar. anialdmditadmilio Intermediate OCKEY .-• lift Dome Rink, Exeter'' Tuesday, January .20th GMuo called at 8:15 sharp D ICH AT tXETER .._. . rhotitails worn, treated to some remit shocky ,ou tnesdsry ialg;tt tdi'triirg 'silo Vvertittie tattle. Como out to soot the team that the keel* trimmed irit. Goderic1i, '•;rw,ioti ;11 an tut.•.