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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-09-03, Page 1IWTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY CORNING, SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1931 FIFTY-FJFTH TEAR, NO, 269< This store closes Wednesday afternoons during September until Exeter Fair Day ........................ ................................ ......» Fall Merchandise at Lower Prices Our stock for the coming fall and winter season is rapidly reaching completion. Prices are much lower than they have been for years. The fact that we are members of the Superior Chain Store and York Trading systems which are a union of independant merchants for greater buying power enables us to sell at much less than many large chain stores, Complete Showing of Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Fall and Winter Coats Our stock of Fall and Winter coats is now complete. , Prices are much lower and styles much smarter than for years, We would advise an early inspection of these lines, while we have a large stock to choose from. TRAVEL-TWEED DRESSES Dresses in the new travel-tweeds are very popular for,the coming sea­ son. We have some exceptionally nice styles in a wide range of patterns at $8.95 and $9.85 each. MEN’S SUITS & FALL OVERCOATS Great values in Fall Overcoats at $10, $15 to $20. Big Bargains in Men’s Suits at $10, $15 and up to $25. Men’s made-to-measure Suits, eighty patterns to choose from, new low price at $22.50. ______ •______________ SCHOOL BOOTS, OXFORDS AND RUNNING SHOES See our values in all kinds of school shoes. We believe oujr prices are as low as anyone’s and our range is as large as many city stores. SPECIAL! Men’s best plain Blue or Grey Cottonade Pants, good heavy weight, copper riveted pockets etc., best value ever at $1.50 pair, CASH. YOUR BOY’S SUIT Buy them at this store. - You can get a regular city assortment from us. Our colors, styles and prices are right. Come in and see for yourself. BOYS’ SCHOOL SUITS You save money, by buying your School Suits for big boys and small boys from us. Low prices. SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE GROCERIES SPECIALS FOR THURSDAY, Aylmer Soups, except chicken . . 3 for 25c. Brooms, 5-string .......................... each 29c. $1.09 "Crown''Jar, smkll. ptor. dozemv Crown Jars> medium per dozen FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: < Lux Toilet Soap>Soap .... 2 cakes for 13c. Swansdown Cake Flour .... per pkg. 31c. ^porden’s Eaglei,.Brand Milk , ; per tin 19^ " Clark’s Spaghetti....................large tin 10c. , SELOX—“The Speed Soap” 2 lage packages 25c. Through massed buying power—“We sell the best for less.” & May I I t5, v f $ Protect your home and buildings etc. from winter’s cold and stormy weather--- o Varnish NowPaint Be sure to use Lowe Bros. High Standard Paints. NEPTUNITE VARNISHES The most Nearly perfect | Varnishes made. They will not crack or turn white under hot or cold water. Will with- : standr the heat of hot fishes, etc. JFagon Paint For your trucks, tractors, ■wagons, or farm imple­ ments, there is none better than LoweBrothersWagon Paint. It is easy to apply, spreads a long way _ and IF YOU CONTEMPLATE PAINTING THE HOUSE BE SURE TO INQUIRE ABOUT LOWE BROS. 1 plus 1 PASTE PAINT. The right paint at a right price. < ? i TRAQUAIR & UNDENFIELD Phone your hardware necessities to 27 Mr. James Hern was taken ser­ iously ill on Sunday and was: taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London for treatment. Latest reports state that he is resting comfortably. Mr. Hern is manager of the Seed and Poultry Department for Jobes & May and his many friends will hope for his speedy recovery. SERIOUSLY ILL Dr. and Mrs. Lindsay, of Winni­ peg, left last Thursday for their home after visiting with. Mrs. Lind­ say’s father Mr. Alex7 Dow. The many friends ’of Mr. Dow will regret to know that at present he is in a critical condition, his daughter Mrs. (Dr.) Hewitt, of Regina, has been called home arriving here Tuesday. MOVING TO LONDON TO CONTINUE STUDIES Mr. Mervin Elston, of Centralia, has rented his farm and intends to move with his wife and son to Lon­ don in the near future, where he will continue his studies as a student for the Anglican ministry at Huron College. Mr. Elston conducted the services in Saintsbury churlch Sun­ day afternoon. He was assisted by Mr. Harry Jennings, AN OPEN LETTER TO THE TLMES-ADVOCATE Dear Editor:— May J be permitted to occupy a little space in your valuable paper re a matter that is of vital interest to all. The summer is- over and gone and already the hare fields are remind-' tog ps of approaching -winter and everywhere we are being) told that this winter is likely to be a hard one for those who have had little or no work; during the summer., Now is the time to prepare for an emerg­ ency, and not at Christmas' time, no matter what sentimental advantages that season of the year may have. Nature has been bountiful, A Gra­ cious Providence has .provided plenty for all.-’ All it requires is a little planning with the minimum of sac­ rifice and no one need be hungry. This is my suggestion. Why not proceed now to store of nature’s bounties for the winter. The 'writer knows now of a large quantity of potatoes to be had for a little dig­ ging and storing. Farmers have an abundance of corn which is likely to be left oil their hands. .Someone Will volunteer a load. Let the Wo­ men’s Institute put on a (canning bee. Gather up the necessary empties which are waiting to he filled. Mothers of poor homes would be glad to help and the whole affair would provide as much fun perhaps more than a bridge party. Tomatoes, beets, etc. might also- be dealt with in a similiar way. Orchards are laden with apples, Surely, ten or fifteen barrels could be had for the picking. Let us or­ ganize a picking gang some day when the proper time comes, go out and get these apples and store them. They’ll come in handy. With wheat at the present low level, one might very well consider the purchasing of a few bags hav­ ing it ground for porridge meal at considerable less cost than prepared breakfast foods. Even the matter of flour for baking could be consid­ ered. Blackbirds have become a nuisance in certain parts of the town necessi­ tating the cutting out of some of the trees. Let this matter be taken up wit?h the P. U. C. and the necessary cutting effected without delay, giv­ ing, work to the unemployed ,and h*4.ve the wood drying ready for use when the need arrives. Later in the season a pig or two'might be pur­ chased, dressed and cured to be dis­ pensed by some central committee as need required. Now sir, these are only a few sug­ gestions which I believe are worthy <?f consideration. I know of influ­ ential citizens who have volunteered to serve as a committee for relief. Personally I feel the council ought to be the folk who make the first move and not a month, from now. One dollar now wisely administered will mean more than many later on. If objections be raised to my plan that it might interfere with trade my answer is this. Ask! the butcher, baker and grocery man now and he will tell you he is getting more than his share of demands. My sisheme will relieve him and I’m sure of this he’ll be gilad to co-operate. In the days of the Great War everyone threw themselves heartily into Red 'Cross work and found a joy in such service. We were anx­ ious to win the War. But a monster worse than war is threatening the whole of civilization. Exeter is not Immune. Within its borders as cit­ izens- our first duty lies. The pro­ blem is easy if we tackle it in the right way and with the right spirit. Will we do it? , Yours sincerely D. McTavisli AGED USBORNE LADY PASSES One -pf the pioneer residents of Usborne passed away Monday at a ripe old age in the person of Mrs. Jane Monteith, of the Thames Road, in her 96th year. Of sturdy Scotch parentage the deceased was ope of a family of longevity, and knew very little illness during her lifetime, She is survived by a sister Mrs. Alex Hackney, Thames Road, in her 93rd year. Three brothers and one sister predeceased her all living to a good old age, Mrs. Monteith whose maid­ en name was Jane Millar, was born at Arbroath, Forfarshire, Scotland a daughter of the late David Millar, The family left their native land in 1853 and came to Canada on a sail­ ing vessel, taking seven weeks and three days to cross the briny deep. For days at a time the boat seemed to make little progress for lack of wind. After landing in Canada the family made their way to th© Huron Tract by wagon and settled in ,tlie bush on the farm op th© 3rd concession of Usborne now occupied by Mr, Alvin Moir. Here they en­ dured all the hardships of pioneer life. Th© deceased was united in marriage with the late Robert Mon­ teith who predeceased her in 1912, She was a .woman of splendid Chris­ tian character and from a girl Was interested in the work of the Thames Road Presbyterian Ohuch for Sb many years under the pastorate of the lat© Dr. Fletcher, and later of the United Church. In spite of her advanced yOars the deceased enjoyed excellent health and was bright and active. She was well read and her mind was keen and alert and knitt­ ing and crocheting she enjoyed until her health began to fail. For about eight weeks she had been confined to her bed the breaking up, of a once ruggbd constitution being the cause of her death. Two daughters' and one son survive, Miss Helen Monteith and Charles, with whom she lived and Mrs. Andrew Camp­ bell. of town. The funeral, private, was held Wednesday ssternoon Con­ ducted by Rev. Jas. Anthony, with interment in the, Exeter cemetery. The pall-hearers were Wm. Moodie, Robt. Kydd, * J. • T- ■ Allison, Alex Hackney, John Hackney and Charles Hackney. UNDERWENT OPERATION Mr. Sydney west, pf the Time**- Advocate staff, underwent p .slight operation in Victoria Hospital on Friday pf jast week and to getting* along yery nicely. His mother ha? been with him in the city visiting ai the home of friends, ACCIDENT Master Laverne Christie met-witto- an accident at S. S. No. 3, Stephen the opening day of school. While* making a flying leap into the base­ ment he struck his head against the door casing and landed on his back on the basement floor inflicting a- nasty gash in his hea'cf. He wa« brought to Dr. Weekes for treatment and a couple of stitches were re­ quired to close the wound, MRS. SWEET SUFFERS INJURY IN FALL ON CHURCH STEPH Mrs, (Dr.) sweet had the misfor­ tune to miss her footing and ^tumbler on the steps of the main entrance to the James St United church Sunday evening falling down ' several step# to the landing. She struck her head against a pillar and sustained a. sprained knee and wrist and was otherwise shaken up. 'She. was as­ sisted to the basement of the .church and was afterwards removed, to her hom© where her injuries wore at­ tended by Dr. Fletcher. CHOIR ENTERTAINED On Friday evening James Street choir enjoyed their second social event of the week when they were- pleasantly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. E. Lindenfield on their spacious lawn. Various social events were heartily entered into causing much laughter and keen competition. The guests then gathered around ;a large- bonfire ahd roasted corn. Even this did not bring the enjoyable evening to a close, as this was follow/ed by sandwiches, cake and lice cream to which everyone did justice. A hearty vote of thanks was. tendered to Mr., and Mrs. Lindenfield who proved * themselves- worthy host and hostess. All joined in singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” bringing the1 evening to a successful close. 1 BIRTHS '■SdAY—-In Usborne township, Thurs­ day, August 27th to Mr. and Mi's, • Hedley* May, a daughter^-** •BATSON—At Dr* Fletcher’S HoS- t total, oh Wednesday, Sept. 2nd to r Mr. ahd Mrs. John W> Batson, a son. ’ MARRIAGES ,3teEWBK--^MacD0UGALL--‘- At the United Church, Churchill, on Wed­ nesday, August 26th Miss Isabelle 1 Irving MacDougall, of I-Iehsall, to ■ w, McHJveh, of clihton, by Rev. f John McEwen, brother Of the DEATHS MONTEITH—In Usborne, on Mon­ day, August 31st, Jane Miller widow of the. late Robert Monteith in her 96th year. CARD OF THANKS The family of Mrs. Sarah H. Mills Harvey wish to express their appre­ ciation in their time of bereavehjent for the kindness of the Exeter■ W.: 0, T. V. and to all the iffefids arid neighbors who showed such consid­ eration and helped to lighten the burden, Musibaiufr and family UNION ^SERVICES CONCLUDED The union services by the Main and James Street United congrega­ tions which have been held during the summer months were concluded on Sunday. Rev, C. J. Moorhouse and the' Main Street choir had .charge of the services and the mus­ ic. during the month of July while Rev. D. McTavish and the James street choir had charge of the ser- Milaes diUii’ingi August, One- .service being held1 in each church every Siinday. -Splendid interest was man­ ifested in the services throughout the stfmmer months and. large con­ gregations attended. With the hol“ idays over the churches will resume their services as usual on Sunday next. At the morning service in Main street church on Sunday Miss Pearl wood sang a solo and at the evening service a duett was sun£ by Misses Mildred Rows i&nd Helen Debhale, : DIED IN NEW ONTARIO The death occurred at Thornloe in New Ontario of Mr. Samuel Cqr- ni'sh, a former resident of Usborne, who passed away in his 7 3 rd year. The remains are being) brought to Mitchell Thursday morning^and the funeral Friday afternoon "at two o’clock will take plaice from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Neil Mc­ Gill, interment in the Exeter ceme­ tery. The deceased is survived by six daughters': Emily, of Thornloe; Mrs. Bert Alexander, of Taylor, B. C.; Mrs, Frank Cornish, of Wood­ ham; Mrs. Arthur Milligan,' of Thornloe; Mrs, Neil McGill, of the Thames Road and Irene, also of Thornloe. Mr. P6rlo.y Vahey, who has been in charge of the Hogarth Baby Chick Hatchery during the hatching season has accepted a position with the Ontario Department of Agriculture ahd will spend the next few months culling flocks In the counties of Es­ sex,. Elgin and Kent. The family will continue to mhke their home in. Exeter. BUSINESS TRANSFER \ s Mrs. C. P. Harvey has disposed of the Harvey & Harvey, Red & White grocery business to' Mr. R. Motz, who comes to Exeter from Melfort, Sask. Mr. Motz is a former Credit- on boy and conducted a bakery and confectionery business in the West. He has already taken possession and will move with his wife and family of two children, Shirley and Bartie to Exeter -in the near future occupy- ihg the residence in connection with the store. Th© Harvey & Harvey grocery business have enjoyed an excellent patronage in Exeter flor the past eleven years. Mrs. Harvey has moved into the residence of the late Wm. Treble, Huron St., but will con­ tinue to assist Mr. Motz with the business. There will be no change in the staff. ENGAGE SIXTH TEACHER . School re-opened on Tuesday and- the boys and girls are back again at the halls of learning. The Exeter school is again filled to capacity with an increased enrolment in the bigli school and Board of Education, have engaged Miss Evelyn Howard B. A., as th© sixth teacher. Principal. E. J. Wethey is again in charge of I the high school with the following staff of teachers: Miss M. E. Ross, Miss Braine, G. C. Koch, all mem­ bers of the old staff; Miss Bonis, of St. Marys takes the place of Miss M. G. Graham, resigned, and Miss Ho­ ward. The public school staff re­ mains the same: G. S. Howard, Prin. Miss I-Lorton, Miss Frame, Miss Rowe Miss Pridlram and Miss Creech. The number of pupils starting in the primary room is not as1 large this, year as usual but the other rooms are well filled. To Our Patrons Having disposed of my Grocery business to Mr. R. Motz, I wish to take this opportunity of expressing my deep appre­ ciation of the splendid patronage afforded me during the year I have been in business. I have appreciated the loyal support of many friends more than words can express, arid I bespeak for my successor a continuance of yourc hearty sup­ port. Mrs. C. P. Harvey Mr, Thos, Fisher is in Toronto a few days, this week.attending the Ex­ hibition, - HEAR- The Right Reverend Edmund H. Oliver, M.A., Ph. D., F.R.S,C. MODERATOR OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA — IN — JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING, SEPT. 6 AT 7 P. M. EVERYONE IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO HEAR THIS OUTSTANDING CHRISTIAN STATESMAN AO >■