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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1932-09-01, Page 1* FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, NO. 2748ESTABLISHED 1373 3 f'f * / A Real Factory Cotton Bargain %• >• on 8 7 THE LATE DANIEL DAVIS </ 01 TROUSSEAU TEA on. ii 4 FORMER PASTOR WELCOWP to­ ot •J. is a patch remarkable rule, does one of the Next Monday will be Labor Day ahd a public holiday when all places cf business will be closed.. RETURNS FROM MOTOR TRIP TO PACIFIC COAST LADIES’, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S FALL AND WINTER COATS . JNOW IN STOCK AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES Mis. A. E. Hayter and Mrs.week-end. They took with far as Toronto Edwin Cad- Sudhury, who spent the holidays here with his *sis- Come in and let us demonstrate the comfort in cooking with with a Lion Oil Burner eter will join with the Times­ cale in extending the very wishes for future happiness prosperity. « * \ SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE SPECIAL VALUES FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Ladies’ Knitted Suits on Sale Perry W. David, only son of Mr.1 Mrs. S. M. David, of London, * solemnized at James Street Oil Burney is Here EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY.MORNING, SEPTEMBER 1st, 1932 AWARDED contract for RURAL ROUTE NUMBER • Mr. Ernest (Pete) Willard been awarded the contract for 25 DOZEN w This Store will close each Wednesday at 12 o’clock noon from June 1 to Sept. 14 inclusive We are placing on sale this week 25 dozen boys’ cashmere hose, for fall, the guaranteed Tearproof very popular sand shade. Get several pairs at the real bargain prices—sizes 5 and 5 1-2, 35c. pair; 7 1-2, 39c. pair; sizes 8 to 9 1-2, 49c. pair On sale this week several hundred yards 36 inches wide factory cotton, la very fine even weave for sheeting etc. Our regular 25c. a yard line on sale for early September buyers at 21c. a yard or 5 yards $1.00. We are placing on sale the balance_,of our stock of Ladies’ 3-piece knit­ ted suits, popular colors to clear at $5.95 a suit; also a few girls 2-piece knit­ ted suits to clear at $2.95 each. / Ladies’ Imported Kid Gloves at $2.00 10 dozen, new shades and styles in ladies’ imported kid gloves, for early fall selling at $2.00 a pair. This is a regular $2.50 quality. 10 DOZEN MEN’S ALL WQOL WORK SOX ON SALE AT 25c. A PAIR V x. Orange Marmalade, 40 oz; jar ......;-22c. "I1 Maxvzell Houes‘ Coffe, 1 lb. tin ...... 41c. Muffets, per package . ....................... 10c. ' j| Bulk Soap Chips, 3 lbs. for . . ..............25c. Aylmer Pork & Beans, 3 tins............ 21c.[ Brunswick Sardines, per tin . .................5c. Ivory Soap, medium size, 2 cakes . . .. 15c. |1 Kirk’s Castile Soap , . ................5 bars 25c. The New The Lion JunioK develops the highest temperature and _ greatest heating capacity of any range Oil Burner made. It can be raised 150 degrees higher than in any competing typeof range burner FASTEST STARTING OF ALL, RANGE BURNERS SAFE SILENT ODORLESS MONEY SAVING CONSTANT LEVEL DEVICE LET US PROVE TO YOU WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH AN OIL BURNER < TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD !SE t O. O. F. PICNIC The I. 0. 0. F. loageS of Huron county held a most enjoyable ujiion picnic at Bayfield on Wednesday af­ ternoon of last week. Members with their wives and families were pres­ ent from practically every lodge. Ad­ dresses were/given by several prom­ inent members of the Order after which sports ahd races were keenly contested. A picnic supper was served. EXETER* OLD BOY HONORED Mr. Will Manson, of Forest, has disposed of his drug business to Mr. Gordon Turnlbull, of Listowel. Be­ fore leaving Potest for their new afternoon ladies and girls’ Brand. A following sizes 6 to AN INTERESTING DISPLAY A -large tomato weighing--one‘ aricT three quarter pounds was brought into the office on Thursday pf last week*by Mr. Chas. Birney. The mato Was well formed and was the Beefsteak variety. Mr, .Wm. Andrew has popcoT’n that has made growth. Popcorn, as ,a not grow very tall, but stalks from this patch has been on exhibition- in front of the Times-Ad- vocate and measures 10 ft. 6 inches. Last week it was mentioned that a climbing bean had been brought into the office that measured ten inches. On Saturday a bean that beats the other by half an Incjj, grown by Billy Reynolds, of Us- borne, was brought in and is now on exhibition in our window. A cob of corn comprising four cobs in one, all separate on the main stem was brought into tlie of­ fice Wednesday morning by Mr. C. Waghorn. The corn- is of the dian variety and the longest measures 14 inches, the others 9£ and 9 inches. A potato weighing one pound teen ounces and grown by Mr. Day is on exhibition in the Times- Advocate wihdow. The potato con­ sists of several grown together. An­ other potato from the same setting weighs over a pound’ and gether the one setting produced six pounds. - * In- coh 10, fit L, alto- over home in Toronto, Mr, add Mrs. Manson were the guests of honor at many "social functions. The Forest Golf and Country Gluib presented them with a handsome silver!’ can­ delabra and Baiby Lawrie with a sterling silver mug. T116 ehoty of New Sft, James Presbyterian Church gave them a small Persian rug. The Forest orchestra, of which Will was the pianist, and leader, presented him with a Bulova wrist ’watch, with 4:3 drawn games, Mr. and Mrs. R. Horne gave an ev- ' played tour games, enilig bridge, also iMr, ahd Mrs. W. Lochead HillsboroSteele a dinner party, Mrs. J. McJ who have been holidaying Lean an several others entertaining inally. Mr, and Mrs, Manson will be ‘ ^.erite Gardiner’, "youngosUdaughter much missed in church and social'of Mr and Mrs. Moses Gardiner, of circles, X. Loa­ the few from Exeter were in Saturday and witnessed A don checker match played between, the Ontario and Michigan players when some of the best players of the Do­ minion met the crack players of Michigan, resulting in a victory foi- the Ontario players of 31 wins to 24 Each pair Mr. and Mrs. H. S- Durnock and at their summer homeBeach, Mr. add Mrs.* G. ■ tWid children Dorothy ahd Hedley, of bridge, infor- | in Algonquin Park, paid Eketer a i visit Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. I Durnock was formerly Miss Marg- Rpginaj formerly of Exeter, hag toe carrying of the mails over Rural Rpute No. *3, Exeter, his new duties to commence October 1st, Mr, Wil- lard takes the glace of the late Harding/ The route at present being; served by James Miller. As announced. ReV, James Foote, R.D., of Carleton Place occupied the pUlpit of his ■day evening. Presbyterian to hear bim nominations pome him back, lawn after the service ;scene of a very pleasant-1 reception when greetings were exchanged with Mr, and Mrs. Foote. ■ former church on iSun- Not only did Caven congregation turn out but many of other de- were on hand to wel- The lobby and yere the HORSE’S TAIL CAUGHT IN THRESHING MACHINE A most pnusual accident happen­ ed when Ed. Kraft was using his threshing outfit at' Mason’s farm jiqar Dasliwcod. -His own horse, al­ though accustomed to the machine, (Came too close and his tail caught in the belt. The horse was gifted off bis feet and thrown against the pul­ ley, breaking ^the shaft; Fortunately, the horse was uninjured, but it took some time to clear the shaft of very tightly wound horsehair. Mr. Geo. Hay returned home Tuesday from a motor trip to the Pacific coast covering seven thou­ sand miles. He visited Vancouver, vRevelstoke, B.C., and at Gull Lake, Sask. The roads practically all the way were in excellent condition ana he experienced little difficulty. The trip through the Rocky Mountains is a wonderful and thrilling exper­ ience. > . AWARDED WESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Miss Ruby Stone, of the Exeter High School, is to be congratulated oA: winning a^scholarship awarded by the Western University. 'Tne scholarship carries with it a $50. cas)i’ prize and two years’ free tuz- tipn at the University, valued at $25 0. The scholarship is for Biol­ ogy, English or mthematics, and- any other two papers. Miss Scone also -qualified for a scholarship in biology valued at $125 but this re­ verts to a London -student. Miss Stone wall attend Western this fall. On, Sunday evening a life-long resident of Exeter passed away in the person of Mr. Daniel Davis in his 71st year. The deceased was born in Exeter and for years was cl-osely identified with the interests of the village, ducted a butcher 'business on site of the present postofficet one time the late years he ter fire For many years he con- the At he was in partnership,, with John Rendle. In his early was a member of the Exe- brigade. For upwards of fifty years he was one-of the bell­ ringers of the Triviitt Memorial chimes of which, church he was a member. He was widely known throughout the community and bad many friends. Forty-seven years ago the deceased was united in marriage with Annie Dyer and for the past number of years while Mr. Davis had been in declinging health Mrs. Davis has been most devoted in her constant attention. Besides her be­ reaved widow.he is survived by sev­ en daughters, Mrs. I. Statham, of Strathroy; Mrs. Garnet Cockwell, Of Kenaston, Sask.; Mrs. Geo. Clips-on, of Ingersoll; Mrs. Frank Irwin, of Putnam; Mrs. Otto Walker, of Staf- fa, and Edith and Caroline at home., H6 is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Samuel Sweet/ and 2 brothers Sidney and Richard Davis, of town, also 11 grandchildren. The funeral, private, was held Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. A. A. Trumper, a former rector of Trivitt 'Memorial church, who has been holidaying at Grand jBend. The bearers were the Messrs, Thomas, Robert, and Sidney Sanders, L. Day, Silas Stanlake and Frank Sims. Interment was in the Exeter 'cemetery. , SON OF FOBMBR PASTOR VISITS EXETER Dr, W. Stuart Stanbury, patholo­ gist at the Mountain Sanitorium, Hamilton, with his wife and baby Ann visited at the home of his par­ ents here over the week-end.. They Were accompanied, by Mrs. Statw bury’s father Dr. Willoughby, of Co- bourg, who was greatly interested in seeing again the James St. limited Church parsonage and the place of worship, where his father the |ate Rev. Dr, Willoughby was at cue time pastor. , EDWORTHY—HORTON A pretty wedding was quietly sol­ emnized at the residence of Rev, A- O, Elliott, minister of Main St. Unit­ ed Church;, Exeter, on Saturday, August 27 th, when he united in mar­ riage, Hildred Lauretta, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Horton, of Exeter, to Edmund ‘Thomas Edworthy, only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Edworthy, of London, The bride was charmingly gowneq ip a beige suit of silk faille with brown trimmings, hat and matching accessories. The bridal couple were unattended. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Edworthy left on a motor trip to Montreal and Quebec and on their return will reside at the York Apts,, Stratford, Ontario. Their many friends in Ex- Advo- best anj^i jgave’i Hensall the victory. DAVID—GRANT, NUPTIALS The marriage of Mar^y Gordon, R. N., the youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jos, S. Grant, of Exeter to] Mr. and was United church on Monday, August,. 2$th at 5 pm. JLev. J. H. Stainton, pastor of the church officiated, The church was attractively decorated with roses and gladioli, 'the pews' being marked with clusters of flow­ ers. The bride looked lovely in a I gown of pale green point d’esprit, | with shoulder bouquet of Talisman; roses and sweet peas. She wore a' pink nfohair hat with green velvet ribbon, green brocaded satin slip­ pers* and lace mitts. Mrs. H. C. Carey, sister of the bride wds matron"of honor, and wore a sapphire blue Swiss net gown wjth shoulder bouquet of Johanna Hill roses and sweet peas, blue felt hat, lace mitts and black satiu pumps.! Mr. Georgy M. Grant attended tn</ groom. F'Ol'low’i'ng the ceremony,! the guests repaired to the ’ Central' Hotel, where a reception was held, I followed by the wedding dinner. Tne, table was 'prettily decorated with] roses in silver baskets an/pink ta-! pers in silver candlesticks. The bride and groom/left by mo­ tor for SaimiaXto take a boat trip to Duluth. The bride, was ..dressed in. an ebony brown silk crepe- ensemble, [ cocoa brown coat' with silver fox I trim, rust colored felt hat ond other j matching accessories. On their re-1 i turn, Mr. and Mrs. David will reside on Emery Sitreet, London. Out-of- town guests included Mrs. S. M. Da­ vid, Mrs. Gerald S. Pettit, Miss Beu­ lah Abbott R.N., Mr. E. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grant, of Lon­ don; Mr.’and Mrs. C. E. Davidson,1 Glencoe; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bath, of Hamilton; Miss Ethel M. David, Toronto; and Mrs, F. H. Struckett, Windsor. The many friends • of the bride and groom will join with the Ti'mes-Advocate in wishing them ail joy and prosperity through Hheir wedded life. place on Monday, Receiving Mrs. Grant and the bride-elect Sutherland, Mrs. Mrs?‘”e. O. Snnith, Geo. M. Grant al­ and the guests the rooms where Mrs. J. S. Grant entertained Thursday of l^st week at a trousseau reception in honor or Her daughter Mary Gordon R. N„ whose marriage to Mr. Perry W. David, of London, took with were John of Glencoe, tended the door, were, ushered to Miss Edith Walter was in charge of the linens and Mrs. H. C. Carey, sister of the bride-to-be, displayed the trousseau. Mrs. G. F. Roulston presided at the attractive tea table, which was centred with Tea roses. Assisting in the tearoom were /Mrs. A. McIntyre and Mrs. T. A. Craig, of Glencoe and Mrs. John Ward, oi Exeter. Miss Grant is a' graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Big Week-End Dance Festival The Ipperwash Casino — Ipperwash Beach THIS GRAND DANCE FESTIVAL COMMENCES WITH THE USUAL BIG SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE, ON SEPT. 3rd Followed by A JOYOUS MIDNIGHT FROLIC DANCE COMMENCING AT 12.15 A. M. MpNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER Sth • concluding with A GRAND LABOR DAY DANCE ON MONDAY EVENING SEPT. 5 Prizes Novelty Dances Happy Times for Everyone Valuable Cash Prizes for Lucky Admission Ticket# Special prizes for Spot-light dances FRER FREE FREE A BIG FREE WEfNER ROAST will be given at the Casino during the Midnight Frolic Dance. Everybody Welcohte A sizzling hot FREE CORN ROAST on the (Wino Grounds (luring The Labor Day Dance on Monday evening Music by THE GEROW-PAXAIER 9-PlECE ORCHESTRA No Extra Admission Sc. a Dance 22 Tickets tor $1, Cabins for Rent Bathing Suits for Rent HENSALL wins from STRATHROY NINE Takes First Game From Waubiuixx The Hensail ball team eliminated Strathroy in. the 0. B. A. A. play­ offs. Iff took three games. In the first game at Hensail strathroy were the winners and in the return game at Strathroy before the largest crowd of the season Hensall came from behind in the ninth to win a 6 to 2 victory. Dick welsh was on the mound for Hensall and pitched a great game. The play-off was held at Alisa Craig before another large crowd, many from this district going down, Kerslake was the pitcher and received goon support. At the beginning of me ninth toe score was 4-3 for Hensall. Strath­ roy went into the lead in the first half but two runs in the last frame Wins From Waubuno Before another large crowd at Hensall Tuesday afternoon Hensall won the first game from Waubuno, the visitors putting up a strong game <of ball. Waubuno scored the first run the first innings a/id fail­ ed to score again until the ninth. In the third innings for Hensall the bases were filled with only one man down but the Waubuno pitcher pull­ ed out Of the hole with two strike­ outs. The next innings, however, Hensall scored two runs. In the sevent-h innings with two men down and two men on bases ‘Gascho made a. three-base hit scoring two more. In the first of the ninth Waubuno substituted several pinch hitters and/added 3 runs to tie the score, in the‘first of the 10th Waupuno got a‘ hit, followed by a sacrifice and a two-base hit scoring the runner and putting them in the lead. Welsh, who had pitched good ball up to this time, was relieved by Kerslake. In the last of the tenth a walk, a hit and an error scored the tieing run; On a second infield error Hen­ sall went into the lead and the game ended amidst the wildest enthus­ iasm. The score 6 to 5. Hensall is playing in—^Waubuno to-day- (Thursday). JAMES ST. CHOfR PICNIC On Wednesday afternoon James St. choir held their annuM outing in the form of a'picnic in the orchard Of. MG W/T. 'Quinn, of Us- borne. The weather was ideal and a real jolty time was enjoyed “in the shade of tlie oJd apple tree.” A soft- ball game made a good start for the sports, sides being chosen by .Mr. E. Lindenfieldand Frank Shewe. There were several prominent er­ rors chalked up against both sides, but owing to the capable mound duty of W. R. Goulding backed by his able supporters the side ^captain­ ed by F. Sheere won S to "4. Mr. Walter Cutbush then took charge of the sports which were entered into heartily and resulted as follows: Finding partners for popular songs, Rev. Mr. Staintpn and Miss J>ean Sheere; fill-ing the bottle, Miss Ce­ lia Christie; peanut race Miss Helto Penhale; eating soda 'biscuits, Miss Margaret Johns; tire race, W. Cut­ bush. A hoop race was won by Mrs. Hockey’s side. A bountiful supper was served to which everyone did. jiistiee. A vote of thanxs was ten­ dered to the host and hostess and a fitting climax was reached when all joined hands sang ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and “For they are Jolly Good ’Fel­ lows.” Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whyte and children, Mrs. Murphy and Miss Mil­ dred Murphy mot-cred' to Toronto for the them as ger, of summer ter, Mrs. Harold Whyte. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dale and fam­ ily, of Toronto, who have been camping at- Grand Bend and also vis­ iting in Exeter,.'returned to their home Saturday. They were accom- ponied by Master Kenneth, who has spent two months with his grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Sand­ ers.