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EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 5th, 1931
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New Stamped Goods
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GIRLS’ WINTER COATS
REDUCED IN PRICE
We are placing on sale this week our entire stock of girl’s winter coats
sizes 4 to 14 years; good materials in popular colors, with fur collars, all
at greatly reduced prices. 3 ONLY LADIES’ FUR COATS AT REDUCED PRICES
We have just opened our new Christmas stamped goods including
stamped aprons for ladies and children; lijncheon sets; buffet sets; run
ners and centre pieces in oyster linen, pillow cases, etc.
SPECIAL—Stamped pillow cases, good quality, 42 inches wide, hemstitch-
ed on sale at 79c, a pair.
Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats
MEN’S AT $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 AND $25.00
BOYS’ AT $8.00, $10.00 AND $14.00
SMALL BOYS AT $4.50 UP TO $9.00
oOur assortment in all the above overcoats is, we believe, just as good
as carried in the city for the same price. Come in and see oipc coats.
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| RUBBER BOOTS
MEN’S $1.95 OVERALLS AT $1.25
I Heavy Service Boots at..........* $2.95
Medium Weight at .................. ..$2.75
Good weight Snag-Proof, color blue
stripe at $1.25
A TABLE OF BOYS’ BOOTS RUBBERS
• Sizes 1 to 5 1-2
Fine quality or heavy quality
Regular $3.25 for ..............$1.98 a pr.
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They are much lower in price.
Plain or fancy styles, low, Cuban or
spike heels. 1
Table Figs per pkg. 10c.
Pu're Lard (1 lb. pkg.) ....... 2 for 23c.
New Valencia, Raisins (with seeds in) ....
............... ..... 2 lbs, for 25c.
McCormicks Date Finger Biscuits........... .
..........................................*.......... per lb. 21c.
Sunlight Soap . 10 bars, 49c.
Maxwell House Coffee..................1 lb. 43c.
Seiox “The Special Soap” ... 2 p.kgs. 25c.
Mixed Fahey Biscuits (fresh)’ per lb.' 15cr
Canned Lobster .... ^Ib. 19c., Va lb. 29
New Golden Dates.......................2 lbs. 25c.
PRICES QUOTED ARE FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
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FOWLER RANGE
OIL BURNER
Easier to operate.
—More efficient and economical to use.
—Requires less care than any range oil Burner ever
devised.
—Cylinders in one unit.
—Groveless base.
—Large oil container with metal stand.
See these new features before you buy
TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD
Phone your hardware necessities to 27
MJLLOWE’EN QUIET -
The spooks and hobgoblins par-
aded Saturday night in all kinds
-of fantastic costumes comprising
from little tots to full grown indiv
iduals. The youngesters visited
many places of business and freq
uently were treated with sweets and
.goodies to eat, There were very
few pranks played and little dam-
Mg® done to property. In fact we
have heard of less damage this year
nShan on any other ifallowe’en in
Many years. A number of Hallow*
panties were held,
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• PhilCO Radios $55.00 to $3015.00*
75 different models nbw at our show1
SANDY ELLIOT, Phone £4
CENTENARIAN VISITS EXETER
Mr* and Mrs. Wm. Snell, of town,
were honored Monday afternoon, by
a visit from their cousin, Mrs. John
Isaac, of London, wno .last March
celebrated her one hundredth birth
day, Mrs. Isaac whs accompanied
to Exeter by her son Charles, of the
U. S., who was visiting in London
and also ’by two daughters. Mrs.
Isaac is enjoying excellent health
for one of her years and her vfeit
to Exeter an enjoyable event.
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iSouthcott Bros, ’this week
houn&6 a big November sale,
large advertisement oh
fcage.
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FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO. 2705
PROCLAMATION!
“REMEMBRANCE DAY”
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, ’31
Remembrance Day being a Stat
utory Holiday as fixed by the action
of Parliament I hereby proclaim the
same a ~...L
citizens to observe the same
such.
Public Holiday and ask all
as
A PUBIC SERVIC E
attention of the citizens
directed to the Public Ser-
the Trivitt Memorial church
isThe
hereby
vice at
at 3< o’clock in the afternoon. After
the church service the Legion Of
ficials, Veterans and friends- will
assemble at the cenotaph where a
short service will be held and the
depositing of Poppy wreaths at the
base of the cenotaph will take place.
B. M. FRANCIS
Reeve of the Village of Exeter
Dated, November 3, 1931.
EXETER OLD BOY PLAYS AN
IMPORTANT PART IN
OPENING OF CLUB
IN NEW YORK
The Now York Sun of October
14th contains an account of the
opening otf the new quarters of the
Canadian Club in the Waldorf-As
toria Hotel at which Prime Minister
Bennett was tile guest of honor and
in which an Exeter Old Boy played
an important part. Along with
Premier Bennett Mayor James J.
Walker, of New York, addressed
the gathering. Frederick Hudd, Can
adian Trade Commissioner to the
United States, was the chairman of
the committee oil the arrangements
for the dinner which marked the
opening and he was assisted! by Mr*
Case R. Howard formerly of Exeter.,
Aloiig with the interesting account
of the opening, the addresses and a
description of the club rooms which
occupies two floors, the eighteenth
and nineteenth 111 this the largest
hotel in the werld, is a picture of
those whose names have already
been mentioned along with James
A. Farrell, president of the United;
States Steel Corporation and? W. D.
Fierridge, Canadian Minister
Washington. Our friend. “Case
is aS good a looking fellow as
of those in the picture.
to
any
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THE LATE SAMUEL MARTIN
On Sunday 'Exeter lost one of its
’ most highly esteemed citizens who
was closely associated with the
business interests of the town for
many years,, in the person of Mr.
Samuel Martin, who passed away in
liis 76th year, .Mr, Martin was
born in the township of Usborne
where he farmed for a number of
years. Thirty-nine years ago he mov
ed to Exeter and formed a parner-
ship with Mr. Perkins in the mus
ical instrument business. For a
number of years the firm was
known by the name of Perkins &
Martin, and later Mr. Wilbert Mar
tin joinedi with his father under the
name of Martin & Son. The busi
ness was-first conducted in the store
now occupied by Kirk’s butcher
shop. They later moved to tlTe store
occupied by W, W. Taman and fin
ally into the building now occup
ied by the son, Mr, Martin was a
man of high ideals and of sterling
character and was well known and
highly esteemed in the community,
During his residence in Exetpi’ he
was closely associated with the
James Street United Church acting
as pew steward and treasure!- for
about 215 years. For years he was
the assistant superintendent of the
Sunday School and was always a
faithful member and president of
the choir. He was also a member
of the Board of Education for a
number of years. In politics he was
a Liberal. Forty-nine years ago
Mr, Martin was united in marriage
with Susanna Thompson, his bereav
ed widow who with one son Wilbert
of Exeter and one daughter (Lulu)
Mrs. R. G. Gillies, of Hamilton, sur
vive. (Mildred) Mrs. S, G. Baw-
den, predeceased her father about
ten years. Mr. Martin had been ail
ing for about three years and for
some time he had been gradually
growing weaker. He is also surviv
ed by one sister Mrs. Paul Madge,
of Milk River, Alta. The late Ste
phen Martin, B.A., of London and
the late'Mrs. Thomas, also of Lon
don were brother and sister of the
deceased. The funeral, private,
took place Tuesday afternoon at 2:-
30 conducted by Rev. D. McTavish.
A quartette from the James Street
church sang a selection. The floral
offerings were very beautiful and
included tributes from the James
St. Official Board, the choir and the
Sunday School. ‘The pall "bearers
were Messrs. P. Coates, T. Harvey,
J. Hunter, J. Kestle; J.'May and J.?
T; Miners. Among those fr°ni -a dis-
^ance who'were“ present for th6’ ‘fiui-
~:z_z T’ ” -------'
Robert, of
Martin, of
Johns, of
Thompson,
Thompson and Mr. Whitney Thomp
son, of Beaton; Mrs. J. Crockett,
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Crockett, Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Crockett, Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. Crockett, of Dorchester;
Dr. S. M. and
Thomas, Mr.
hot, Mr. and
Mr. and Mrs.
T. Mossip and Mr. W. Weir and son
Howard, all of London; Mr. and
Mrs. L. G. McClary, of St. Johns;
Mrs. Salkeld, Mr. S. G. Bawden and
daughter Susanne, of Goderich;
Rev.-Robert Hicks and wife, of Wal
laceburg; Mr. and Mrs. John Leary,
of Staffa; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pet
er, of Atwood; Mrs. M. Desjardine
and family, Messrs. Clayton and
Fred Walker, of Grand Bend.
oral were Mrs. R. G. Gillies and son
Gilbert
A. E.
T.
Basil
Hamilton; Mr.
Toronto; Mrs.
Hamilton; Mr. W.
Mr. and Mrs.
Mrs. Thomas, Miss M.
andi Mrs. W. L. Tai-
Mrs. S. C. Crockett;
John Francis, Mr. W.
MANAGER
Sayers, who has been
the Exeter branch of
Bank of Commerce
APPOINTED
Mr. R. H.
in charge of
the Canadian
since he first of June owing to the
illness of Mr. M. R. Complin has
received the appointment as mana
ger of this branch commencing No
vember 1st. Mr. Complin follow
ing his sick leave is. to be given an
other appointment, announcement
of which will be made later.
ALBERT BELL, OF STEPHEN,
DIED SUDDENLY
Mr Albert Bell, of the third con
cession oO- Stephen Township, died
suddenly during the late . hours of
Thursday evening and his lifeless
body was later found by searchers
near the road gate. It is thought
that the deceased died of heart
failure. He left the house shortly
before eight o’clock with the inten
tion of going "for a walk. When he
did hot return to- the house by ten
o’clock the family wexlt to look for
him and -decided that he must have
■gone to visit one of the neighbors.
At twelve o’clock1 they became thor
oughly alarmed and instituted a
search and about three o’elock in
the moriiing his lileless body was
found. Coroner Dr. W. E. Weekes
was called and examined the body
and decided that an inquest was tin*
necessary. The deceased was 57
years old. He is survived by his
Widow, formerly Miss Effie Troyer,
and one son Harold at home. He
is also survived by his brother Wil
liam and sister Alice on the homo*
stead near Hensail; a sister, Mrs.
Thomas Welsh, of Hensail, aud> two
mar fled sisters FUziaibeth'httd Addie
living in the Wesf. Before moving
to .Stephen a few yeats ago Mr. Bell
resided oil the London Road, south
of Hensail* The funeral was held
Monday afternoon, conducted by
Rev, A. Sinclair, of Hensall, with
Interment in the Exeter cemetery.
Opportunity Week
5,000 Extra Votes Added For Every Year’s Subscription
Campaign Leaders Aye In Neck and Neck Race for First Place
A Chance for the late starters to catch Up-—Opportunity Week date® to
Friday, November 13, only, Every candidate slwuld take ad
vantage of tips opportunity and turn in all subscript
tions possible as this is positively the last
time where added votes >011 be given
in this manner.
Here’s your chance, candidates, Opportunity Week! We mean by this'
that -subscriptions count extra votesto Friday, Nov. 13th—5,000 Extra
Votes will be added to each year’s subscription, This will count big for
the candidates who hustle and will, no doubt, help the late starters to have-
a creditable showing when the standing is announced next week, Remem*
her, get everything you can this week, as extra votes in this manner will not be available at any other time during this campaign. The second,
count of the Good-Will Club is before the candidates and readers to-day.
Judging from this, the race for the bounty of the Good. Will Club is going:
to Ibe a hot one. The leaders are going neck and neck right from the
start, in fact, there are only a few1 credits separating them. Just aS soon:
as plans begin to materialize and the Public gets back of their favorites*
each count will be exciting; when leaders are upset and the dashes for1
positions will find new names heading the list. It is now or never, the
votes are big; the time is. short, so help your favorite now.
The standing of the candidates will be found on page 7.
CECIL WALKER DIES SUDDENLY
A shadow of ’ gloom was cast
over the community Friday morn
ing of last week when it W learn
ed that Mr. Cecil Walker, of Ste
phen Township, had passed away
suddenly at his .home. The deceas
ed was aged 48 years, 6 months and
30 days and was norn on the .farm
on which he died. Early in the
spring lie suffered a break-down in
health through heart trouble and -at
times he has been confined to his
home. He was again able to be
around but took a bad spell Thurs
day evening passing away early on
Friday morning. Mr. Walker was
highly esteemed by his many neigh
bors and friends and during his
illness .they have assisted him in
planting and harvesting his crops
for which the family have lj§en
greatly appreciative. The deceased
is survived by his bereaved widow
whose maiden name was Ada Powe
and; three small children, Ilene, Ai
dwin and Lloyd. He is also surviv
ed by his aged mother, Mrs. Wim.
Walker, who is 83. also one Sister
and tw brothers', Mrs'.’ W. ■J'/Ford,
of Usborne; Albert and w. G., of
Battleford, Sask. The funeral was
held from his late residence Sunday
afternoon conducted iby his pastor,
’ .Services were
of the L. O. L.
A Hallowe’en party was held on.
Thursday evening at the home of
Mr, and Mrs. AV. R. Goulding when,
about twenty young ladies dressed
in costume were pleasantly enter
tained.
Rev. R. N. Stewart B A., B.D., of
StaCt’a, occupied the pulpit of the
James Street United church Sunday
morning and delivered a very fine-
discourse taking for his theme,
“Signs Along the Roadway of Life.”
A duet was sung by Misses Reta
Ro.we and' Pearl Wood. Rev. D.
McTavish. conducted anniversary
services, at Monkton for the day.
The Monkton minister taking anni
versary services at Staffa.
HURON COUNTY
REMEMBRANCE DAY'
RAD E
AT EXETER.
— on —
Wednesday, Nov. 11th
Under the. auspices olr the' "various “
branches of the CANADIAN .-
LEGION
Rev. D. McTavish.
under the auspices ____
of which ,c(.edease’d- was a member.
About one hundred
order were present
Lucan, Crediton and Exeter Lodges.
District Master Fowler officiated
with Bro. E. M. Dignan as chaplain.
The Sunday School class from James
St. taught by Mrs. Walker were
present in a body. The floral tri
butes were very beautiful. There
were over 135 cars in the procession.
members of the
from Saintsbury
“FADE IN” AT VICTORIA PARK
AT 2.30 i
Parade to Trivitt Memorial church:
for Divine Service at 3.0 0 p.m. fol
lowed -by -ceremony at the Soldiex-’s
Monument.
Goderich, Clinton and Cromarty
Kiltie- Bands in attendance.
All war veterans are asked to join
in the parade, and the general pub
lic are cordially invited- to the Ser
vices.
GOD SAVE THE JONG”
James Street Church, Exeter
— ON —
Hot Fowl
SUPPER SERVED FROM 5.15 p.m.
Tickets will be numbered and all will be assured of their
proper turn
PROGRAM—A SPLENDID PROGRAM BY LOCAL
TALENT WILL FOLLOW THE SUPPER .
ADMISSION—50c.; CHILDREN 30c.
Dressed Ham, Hot Potatoes and;Gravy
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
—• Will be served! in the -
United Church, Crediton
Wednesday, November 11, 1931
COMMENCING AT 5.30 p. 'in*
FOLLOWING THE SUPPER A GOOD PROGRAM WILL
BE GIVEN BY LOCAL AND OUTSIDE TALENT
ADMISSION: ADULTS 40c.; CHILDREN 25c.,
BEV. H. W.- • MBS. F. W. <*LA)RKE»
Pastor. ' Prcsidhnt