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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-05-14, Page 1EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 14th, 1931ESTABLISHED 1873 / Sisman’s Work-Boots Low Prices . $2.50 $2.25 ! I d SISMAN’S- Best Grain Leather, Extra V alues PER PAIR ...... $2.95 MEN’S FARM BOOTS Banco Soles PER PAIR Coats at Greatly Reduced Prices Summer Wash Dresses We have just received our first shipment of Summer Wash Dresses. We have two outstanding values in silk celanese in various plain colors at $4.95 each and dresses in coat effects at $8.95 each. All Linen Towelling on Sale 250 yards all linen roller towelling in assorted colored borders, well worth 25c. a yard for early May selling 20c. a yard or 5 yards for $1.00. LADIES' AND MISSES’ KNITTED SUITS Knitted suits will be very popular for outing wear for the coming season. We have a fine range of colors and styles. Misses Suits are from $4.35 up and Ladies’ from $5.95 up. ■*’ MEN SEE OUR NEW TIES, SOCKS, SHIRTS, BELTS, SUITS, HATS , NOW READY FOR MAY 24th THE DAY EVERY MAN WISHES TO BE WELL-DRESSED. ' FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR., XQ- 2681? FARM BOOTS | With Toe Caps and Pancoj , Soies PER PAIR SPIX'TACULAR RUNAWAY A three- horse team driven by Mr. Day of the Highway south of Exeter made a wild dash through thb vil­ lage about 7.45 Monday mornhfe and in spite. of the early Jjour at- jraeted the attention of a number of citizens. Mr. Day was driving a team with a third horse alongside and about half a mile1* south of Exe­ ter they became frightened at a ditching machine and started at a mad gallop with Mr. Day hanging on to the i'eins, It was one of the most spectacular runaways that ha; seen on the Main street years with white horses side and a dark horse in running; at a furious rate, passed the Chevrolet cranage, Harvey Pollen and ‘Cecil Stewart started off ill pursuit in an automobile. Farther up the street Elmer Sims ioiri’ed »in the car and these were Frank Taylor in hfs continued their mad dash straight through the town descending the hill, crossing the bridge and up on the north, side. Finally 'Mr. Taylor pulled out in front of the team just keeping ahead of them jn their mad rush but trying to. slacken their speed. 1-Jarvey Pollen pulled up behind the wagon and Cecil .Stewart crawled out over 'the fender and the bumper and onto the wagion and as­ sisted Mr, Day with the lines but unfortunately one of tne lines was caught under the collar. Elmer Reeder pulled up on the right han’d side of the horses and Wm, Sims on the running hoard caught hold' of the bridle and the horses were brougilit to a standstill about half a. mile north of Exeter .without any in-— - - ’al. ex- 'been for many oh either the centre . As they Reeder and Wm* race in another followed by Mr, car. The horses BUY FLEET-FOOT OR GOODRICH RUNNING SHOES > THEY STAND THE HARD WEAR—IT PAYS TO BUY THEM, CHEAP RUNNING SHOES—IF YOU WANT CHEAPER RUNNING SHOES WE HAVE THEM.—MEN’S 98c.; BOY’S S9c.; YOUTH’S 79c.; CHILD’S 65c. s. WOMEN’S E E SLIPPERS—FINE QUALITY PATENT ON SALE $2.75. THEY ARE WIDE WIDTH, AND HAVE A BUILT-IN ARCH. ON SALE—ONE LOT WOMEN’S FINE SLIPPERS, ALL SIZES, REGULAR $5.00, ON SALE AT PER PAIR $2.50. MEN—SEE OUR GOLF SWEATER’S AND GOLF HOSE TO MATCH AT REASONABLE PRICES. jury or damage being 'done though the horses were almost hausted.■ S. ('ANN—STRANG NUPTIALS to GROCERIES GROCERIES Extra Special—Limited Quantity only—1 package Kellogg’s All Bran, 2 packages Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and 1 glass measuring cup all for 39c. Campbell’s Tomato Soap...........2 for 23c. ■ Aylmer Strawberry Jam per 40 cz.jar 37c. * “Ottr Own Blend” Te^ 1-2'lb. lead pk. 25c. Tomato Juice (Aylmer) No. 1 tin 10c. 2 19c c L IV McCormick’s Waxtite Sodas . .. per pk. 15c. • Quaker Ketchup; 12 oz. bottle ‘ 2 lor' ’'23c.'*' Good Prunes . . ..................... . . 3 lb. for 28c. Sunset Soap Dyes all colors .... 2 for 25c. A wedding of much interest the community took place on d?ues- day, May' 12 th when May belle E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. . Henry Strang, of Usbofne, became the bride of. Mr. Carman ‘J. Cann, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cann, also of Us- borne., The marriage ceremony was performed at Caven- church Manse by Rev. J. B.' Rhodes. The 'bride, wearing flowered chiffon and carry­ ing Talisman roses, w’as attended by her sister, Miss Kathleen Strang, in blue georgette. The groom was at­ tended 'by his brother, Mr. William Cann. Following the ceremony a wedding, dinner was served to the W.C.T.U* MEDAL CONTEST The W. C. T. IL of Exeter held a very successful Medal Centrist last Friday night, May 8th. Rev. C. J; Moorhouse very ably and acceptably acted as chairman. The Junior contest in Elocution had six' contestants, Margaret Mell- vi.lle, Be.tty Hogarth, Eleanor' Abbott, Grant Taylor, Olive Caldwell and Leonard Harvey, the latter Leonard •Harvey winning the medal with a “Threat From Little Tommy.” In the singing contest there were also six contestants namely: Kathleen and Lillian Kestle', Thelma Hockey, Calvin Heywood, Billy Walper and Ellis. Pearce. This proved a difficult task for the judges, all of whom did so well. The winner was Lillian Kestle in “Robin.” In the Senior' Medal Contest there were also six contestants; All of the selections were taken from Mrs. Nellie Mc­ Clung’s Second Chance and was ’The Story of Bilf Cavers. 'In this con­ test those trying were Patsy Martin, Jeannette Taman, Dorothy Hicks, Billy Wilson, John McTavish and Charlie Complin. The judges in this contest decided in favor of a tie be­ tween _ Dorothy Hicks and Charlie Complin each being- awarded a sil­ ver medal. All of those who did not win were also given prizes, the Juniors picture books and the Sen­ iors a silver maple leaf pin, In the Junior Elocution contest, the judges were Misses Ross, Mar­ lette and Graham, In the singing contest the judges were Miss pearl Wood; Rev, C. J. Moorhouse and Mri B. W. F, Beavers. In the senior - silver medal contest the judges were 1 Mrs. Layton, Mr. Geo. Mawson and Rev. J. Bernard Rhodes, A bouquet 1 of red roses were presented to .Mrs* Gamibrill as an expression of appre­ ciation of her training of the con­ testants for the medal in singing and of her accompaniment of each in his or her selection. The ladies orchestra of Main St. > church contributed several numbers ■ • very acceptably while little Marie- - , Mellville, only four years old, de­ lighted everyone with her singing. I DEATH OF WJLLI4M FJAXN Sir, William Flynn, or town, pags-r , ed away Tuesday evening at that home pt his sori George, at Claude* boye, following, a brief illness, TW deceased was in his 88th year*. Be* fore moving to Exeter last flal Mr- Flynn was a resident for many year# on <he town line 'between Stephen* and McGillivray, Mrs, Flynn preT deceased him on March 7th of tW year. - - survive, namely: of Crediton; I',- Brinsley; Thomas, . „ „ __, drew, of Thedford • Job and Gordon pf London; George, or Ulandeboye; Two daughters and nine sonar ........y: Mrs. Wm, Rolling. Mrs. N. Corbett, at -„j, of Forest; Art* L James, Joseph and John, of Credit*- on -and Garnet of Exeter, DIED IN MICHIGAN Mr. W< IT. Dearing received worct on Saturday of the death of hie brother, Mr. John Dearing, in Flint* Mich., at the age of 70 years and & months. The .funeral was held on. Monday. He leaves to mourn hi# loss three married daughters, all c£ Flint; 3 brothers and 5 sisters, W, IT, and Wesley, "of town, James, of Mrs. Cornish, of King- Mrs. Prowse, of Mar- Mrs. Litchfield, of De- of town; Dorchester ston, lette, Ito it and Mrs. Percy Webber, ........, Those who attended the funeral were W. H. Dearing, oas. Stanlake, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Webber, Mrs. Thos. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. John ■Ford and sons Cecil and Kenneth, of London. Mich, Mich.. ___ .. __ Mrs. Chas. Isaac, of London D. D. G. M. Bro. T. Pryde paid his official visit to the Milverton Masonic Lodge Monday evening ac-^ companied by several of the breth­ ren Gtand Bend CASINO We Offer ONE QUART OF- D. C. W. PAINT IN WHITE, BUFF, QUAKER GRAY, z Tobacco brown, pea green, cream REGULAR PRICE $1.00 PER QUART — AND — ' . A FIRST QUALITY BRUSH—REGULAR PRICE 50c. (TOTAL VALUE $1.50) I XALL FOR I t During This Special Sale BOTH PAINT AND BRUSH FtEPRESENT REMARKABLE VALUES - SHOP EARLY - AND SAVE 51c. WHILE THE SALE LASTS ■" ................. .................................................................-— • * TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD Rhone your hardware necessities to 21 BIRTHS, DOYLE-—In McGillivray on Monday, May 4th to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doyle a son. RYAN—-In McGillivray on Thursday, -May’ 7th to Mr, and Mis, Joseph • Ryan a son. ilARTMAN—■In iStephen on Saturday May ,9th, to Mr. 'and Mrs. Herb Hartman, a son. MARRIAGES vfcANN--STRANG—At - Caveii < p(re,s- rby.teriafeManae on Tuekday> May '4 l*2th, ‘’umyb.bMA fc., daughter of. : Mr. and Mrs. Henry -Strang, of trsfoorrie, to 'Mr* carman Cann, son of Mr* and Mrs* John Cann, also at Usborne, W Rev. J, B. Rhodes* liminridiate relatives at the. hom&jit. ike-' bride’s parents? 'Tiie libuse was tastefully decorated with tulips, sweet peas and other spring flowers The groom’s gift to the 'bride was a leather purse and to the bridesmaid! a pearl necklace. The bridal party motored to London from which they will .go to Hamilton, Niagara Falls and other points. The (bride’s travel­ ling (jostume was a silk suit with matching accessories. On their re­ turn they will reside on the groom’s farm, on the highway north of Ex­ eter. MEN’S UNION MEETING OF MAIN ST. CHUCH^ The regulai* meeting- of the Men’s Union of Main Street United church was held in the school room on Wed­ nesday evening, May, 6th, at 8 p.m. with the president, Mr. Geo. Layton' in the chair. After the-opening exercises and the reading and ado-ptipn of the min­ utes, Mr. Geo. Mawson reported that the Trustee Board of the church was willing that the Men’s Union take charge of putting the' lot to the north- of the church into such shape that it Could be used for a bowling green or for some .other outdoor sport. Mr. Mawson. then made a mo­ tion, seconded by Mr. A. Ryckman j that the matter of’improving the lot be left with the Executive. The evening was then playing progressive -crokinole. the close of the social everting; the men were pleasantly sjirprised* by a number of the ladies of the church who brought in and served refresh­ ments, A-'hearty vote of thanks was tendered the ladies by Messrs. Geo.' Mawson and ReV.’ C. J. Moorhouse. YOUNG PEOPLE’S ANNIVERSARY A SUCCESS spent in At DEATHS FLYNN—-At Clandeboye, at the resi­ dence of iliis son George, on Tues­ day, May 12th, Mr. William Flynri of Exeter, in his 90tli year. Service In St. James Church in Clandeboye, Friday at 2.30 p.m. YEARLEY—In Stephen township on rihtesday, May 12th, .Martha Mawhjnney, widow of the late Wiliam Yearley, in her 75th year. Funeral Thursday at 1.30 p.m* in- ferment'in the Exeter cemetery. ehjng to' the oa&bast? overMonday;I’niglit ( __„____— CJGC kt London had the privilege Of hearing Miss Pearl WoOd .siiig two solos. Miss Wood has a Sweet soprano voice and did exceptionally well through the mterophone. MOTHER’S DAY IN JAMES ST. Mother’s'Day in James -Street was observed by a special service in the morning 'when the pastor, Rev. D. McTavish, spoke on “The Redemp­ tion of the Home.” The choir fur­ nished music in keeping with the occasion and Mr. ’ Ghas. Huffman sang a solo. A mass meeting of, the Sunday School was held in the after­ noon at which there rVas a baptis­ mal service when five infant chil­ dren were baptised as follows: Helen Frirne Shapton, iMelvin Bruce Shap- ton, Mary Maxine Parsons, Mary Lorraine Preszcator and Victor Glen Jeffery. Mothers given by five young ladies with Miss Rota Rowe'taking'the leading) role as the ’’Spirit of Motherhood;” Miss Celia Christie representing John Wes­ ley; Miss Mildred Rowe representing Abraham Lincoln; Miss Ina Harding rd Haldane and Miss'Gertrude as Booker T. Washington. \y School Oholr furnished ....... ' ■ / _■ \ J. W. very • lijityressiVe ,set- Jii the evening Mtn MfcTavish 1 Ruth and her two Miss Helen Peri- A pageant entitled, “Noble of Famous Men*1’ was r *■ a spi \ , ^timber and, Rev. D0.Wn "Closed a, very . Impress vice* I '*,... told the story of daughters-in-law. hale sartg a solo. NOTICE TO RURAL HYDRO CONSUMERS This is to notify all. Rural Hydro Consumers, including Credito.n,'^Cen­ tralia, Grand Bend, Dashwood, Zur­ ich and H.ensali that -the hydro will be off on •Sun'tlay, May 17th from S to -10.30 a-.m. 'and from 1.30 to 4 p.m — H.EZP.Q., Exeter Rural'Po­wer District. * ' 9 Piece Orchestra ' of London S' PHONE 9 FOR SERVICE ATISFACTION THIS WEEK r Sunday, May 10 th was Young People’s Day at Main St. United church. Beautiful flowers were tastefully arranged before the altar. The choir, twenty-six in number was composed of the young people of the church who did themselves credit. At the morning service Messrs. F. Wildfong and James Francis sang a duet in good style. vVhile the of­ fering Was taken up Miss Helen Dig- nan and Mr. G. Koch rendered a beautiful piano duet. There were two baptisms sons of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tudkey and Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Tayloi'. At the evening service Miss Violet Gam,brill sang a solo in a most pleas­ ing voice and.was congratulated by the speaker for her splendid number A quartette was ably sung by Messrs. Jas. Francis, Marvin Howey and (Misses Helen Dignan and Hilda Sims. The success of the music was due to Miss Mabel Folliok tne instructress. Miss Dorothy Grasslcri efficiently presided at the organ. Instrumental music was provided by the ladies’ stringed" orchestra and ■ the -men’s orchestra. H I Rev. Dr. Millson, of Toronto, was the speaker. His addresses morning and evening were powerful and in­ spirational. The pastor Rev. C. J. Moorhouse assisted with the services Large congregations were present. Religious Drama A religious drama “Pilgrims of the Way” was presented Monday ev­ erting in the school room by the Y. P,S. of Hyatt Ave. United church, of London. Mr* Thos. Harton an old Main St. boy accompanied the young people on their journey. The drama was well received by a large audien­ ce also many musical numbers, cqm- posed of solos, duetts and quartettes were much appreciated. Rev. M. C. Parr, the pastor of Hyatt Ave. -was the leading .Character iri the drama. Mother's Day 1 Mother’s Day was observed in Main st. Sunday school, 'The child­ ren had*'gathered flowers for decor­ ations. Mrs. W. F. Abbott loaned a beautiful hyderaiigfea. and Mrs. G. S. Howard a wonderful bouquet*’ of roses. Misses Kathleen and Lillian Kestle sang a Mother’s song and Misses Thelma Hockey arid Doreen Siiris gave recitations about Mother, Rev, Dr. Millson gave a short/ad­ dress on -Mot Her. The attendance was largo, the school room ’beiftg filled, We wish to' take this opportunity of thanking you' for ycu/i- liberal patronage in making quiz Bargain Sale, last v,*^k, the success it was. * "S Same bargains as last week and many more will be shown in' ou,r windows Friday night and Saturday. ‘WITH EVERY PURCHASE OF $1.00 OR OVER WE WILL GIVE 1 POUND OF SAUSAGE OR 1 POUND OF KITCHEN BOLOGNA ABSOLUTELY FREE. ’ , SPRING LAMB THIS WEEK, BABY BEEF, MILK FED VEAL AND YOUNG PORK. ’s ■JT Meat. Market “Where' Quality is Higher Than Price.” BARGAINS FOR SATURDAY ONLY U '■ Prime Ribs Beef.......................... Pot Roast Beef .............. Chunk Roast Beef .................... .. Rib Boil Beef........... Choice Round Steak Shoulder Roast Pork ...... » .. Roast Pork Leg, half Or whole . Cottage Roll, half or whole . ... Back Bacon . Stewing Veal Veal Roast .. Bologna ...« Pure Pork Sausage . '< k 4 . 16c. a lb lb lb . . . .. 12c. a 12 to 14c. a .......................... 9c. a lb 18c* a lb or 2 lbs. for 35c* 16c.a lb. 20c.a ,1b 23c*a ib 40c.a lb 10c.a tb 151*a Ib 18c. a lb or 2 lbs. for 35c* 15c. a ,tb SOUTH END MEAT MARKET “The Old Reliable’* STANBURY’S Phone 38