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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1932-12-08, Page 4THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETHURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 1932 USBORNE RESIDENT CELEBRATES 90th BIRTHDAYCHRISTMAS CANDY FROM 15 c. A POUND UPWARD CHRISTMAS CAKE Made with delicious fruits 35c. a lb. ■K t SMILES ’N CHUCKLES BOX CANDY | Finest Quality 50c. a lb. Mr, Wa. Kydd, of usbomq Township, celebrated! his 90th birthday op Friday, December 2iid* and spent the day at the home of his son Robert. He was pleased to receive congratulations and good wishes from neighbors and friends by phone and letter while a fejv called in person. Mr. Kydd can look back to the days when the spot where Exeter now .stands was practically all bush, and he can recall vividly the pioneer days in this community, The follow ing tribute td Mr. Kydd is paid in verse;, Mr. Kydd’s hair is snowy white; His eyes grp clear, sharp, blue and bright; To read for hours, he has good sight. Newspapers and books are his delight. Of memories rich he has great store, Remembrance clear of days of yore; He tells good stories by the score, Songs, jokes, riddles and folklore, ■' 'S' Of tobacco in any 'shape he knows not the taste; Intoxicating beverages he considers sheer waste; To be late for a meeting would be a disgrace, . Although always in time he never makes haste, 11 visited at Ml A. M. Wilson’s ou Fri- ZION day. | V- Miss Adell Steeper, of London* Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kerslake and1 Normal spent the week-end at home, son Howard, of Exeter, visited with Mr,' W. Whiteside spent a few days Mr. god Mrs. Harold Hern Thursday with Mr. and Mrs, Frank Turner last of last week. I Ml Ephri.am Hern attended the Presbytery at Egmondville on Tues- , day, 4 The gunshine Mission Band held a successful entertainment on Wed nesday evening of last week. They . wil I hold their regular monthly I meeting on Saturday arternoon at MINCE PIES and SHORTBREAD Nothing but the finest quality enters into all our products. Accept our good wishes for all through the years, May true friends drink your health in the cup that e’er cheers But never inebriates, nor causes tears; May you have good health strong faith, free from fears. Well Wisher ■ with Mr. and Mrs, Frank week, Mrs. ThoS. Bullock io from her recent illness. Mrs. Toll, of London, parents Mr. and Mrs, E. Mason, Mr, and Mrs. S. W. Webb and Miss Sherritt visited Mr. and Mrs, T, Gun ning of Whalen last week, ( "’’Mr, Richard .Webb, of Grand Bendt the church, 'called on friepds here last Friday. Mr, A- Goilen and son George1 Mr. have been ill during the past week, We hope for a speedy recovery . A very successful social and liter ary evening was enjoyed by the Y. P, S- at the home of Mr. and Mrs T, Isaac last week, All the young folk are invited to attend these meet ings. Miss Violet Sharpe visited Mrs. Elton Curts for a few days. We understand that the item in last week’s, news .about the “wedding bells with silver chime” aroused some comment among our readers, Mr, and Mrs. J. Romphf celebrated their, silver ^wedding on Friday af- recovering visited her Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jacques and ----- and Mrs, James Earl spent Thursday of last -week with their cousins ML and Mrs.. Clarence Knight. . I W are sorry to learn that Anna Brock, daughter of Mr, and Mrs Wellington Bro’ek is under the doc tor's care with Mrs. George Hunter 1 of Exeter, in attendance, We hope for a, speedy recovery. I The Kj’rkton Horticultural Society will hold their annual meeting in the Kirkton Aberdeen Hall on Wed nesday afternoon, December 14th, The annual meeting of the Sun day School was held on Friday ev- You Can’t Afford to Take a Chance. Having installed a new brake tester and a new brake relining machine we are now in a position to reline and adjust brakes on all makes of cars in a modern way. Radiator Repairing and Welding a Specialty — i New Low Labor Prices are now in effect. Headquarters for General Motor Parts and Service Supertest Gas and Motor Oils, Firestone Tires, Exidd Batteries TOWING SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT CHEVROLET GARAGE Phone 100 Night phone 212 !** lllllllllllllllIllllilllllillilllN BIRTHS COWEN—At Zurich on November 25th to Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Cowen > a son. RIVERS—-At Dr. Fletcher’s Hospit al on Sunday, December 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rivers a son. DEATHS BISSETT—In War Memorial Hospit al, London, on Thursday, Decem ber 1, 1932, Beverley Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bissett, ag ed 3 years, 4 months and 3 days. FLETCHER—In Usborne on Sun day, December 4th, Richard Roy Fletcher, in his 34th year. HUNKTN—In Usborne on Monday December 5th, Thomas Hunkin aged 68 years and 3 months. McDO'NELL—>At his late residence 289 Piccadilly street, London, on Saturday, December 3, 1932, John Edward (Jack) McDonell BICE—>On Wednesday, November 130 19/312, at Clandeboye, Eli Bice, in his 67 th year. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bissett wish1 to thank their many friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy expressed during their recent sad be’ reavement; also for floral tributes1 and loan of cars. Special thanks to Rev. Mr. Stainton and Rev. Down for kindness shown. FORMER USBORNE RESIDENT DIES IN REGINA .Mr- John Allison, of Regina, Sask., a former resident of Usborne Town ship, die< .last month and was btiried on Armistice Day. The funeral was largely attended about seventy mem bers of the Kiwanias Club attending in a body, also quite a number of Oddfellows. About a year ago he underwent an operation in Mayo Brothers Hospital, Rochester. He was 63 years of age, and is surviv ed by his bereaved widow and two daughters, both at home. Two sis ters also survive, Mrs. G. A. Horton of St. Thomas and Miss Jeanette, a registered nurse who had waited on her brother since July. Mr. J. T. Allison, of the Thames Road, is a cousin. The last time the deceased was out was to attend a Chalmers family picnic at Regina in the sum mer. The following tribute to the deceased appeared in the editorial columns of the Regina Leader and friends here who knew the deceased •state that he was worthy of all that is said about him. “Those who knew John E. Allison personally—and possibly thousands knew him thus—will feel that in his death, the other day, something of cherished value has passed from their lives. Mr. Allison was a man of more than ordinary forbearance exceptionally responsive in his' sym pathies, and rich in exemplification of the gospel of the helping hand He had a radiant personality. He rejoiced in good deeds. What fine;’ .attribute could any one desire? 7 Mr. Allison, at his death, branch manager of an‘insurance company in Regina, had been identified with the prairie West for almost 40 years and a resident of this city for 17 years. Ontario has given many na tive sons to the West, but possibly none richer in all the vital things of life than this genial gentleman whom harrowing illness has finally taken from the scene, son” is a name that stand for something inspiring to those who fortune to enjoy his acquaintance.’- “John Alli- will always fragrant and had the good IN MEMORIAM Mr.If it is Occasional Chairs or ^Occa sional Pieces we have them.'—®. R. Hopper’s Furniture Store. HUBONDALE W. I. In loving memory of ARTHUR S. DAVIS who passed away on December 4th, 1929 Wife and Family Christmas Baking Sale — You’ll Enjoy — Grant’s Famous Christmas Cake - Dark 30c. a lb. Light 25c* a lb. ONLY THE CHOICEST INGREDIENTS USED I VERY SPECIAL—DELIGHTFUL IRRESISTIBLE Shortbread Dainties Reg. 25c. Special Fruit Loaf now 20c. Reg. 13c. Special Fruit Loaf now 10c. WE SPECIALIZE IN PUFF PASTRY, BUNS AND ROLLS ... - ■ — ■ —I", ; I ''.J" J '.'-J—a I—1— OUR BREAD IS STILL SELLING FOR 5c. A LOAF, ROUND, BRICK, SANDWICH, £TC. WE GUARANTEE IT TO WEIGH 1 1-2 LBS* RE SURE TO SECURE YOUR LUCKY NUMBER. YOU MAY BE ONE OF THE W1N* NERS. Grant’s Bakery ORDER EARLY WE DELIVER ................„.. ........„..<-..................*..L.......... PHONE 8 •Mir.. R. Kestle, President, presid ed over the November meeting of the Hurondale Women’s Institute at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eth- erington, with an attendance of >3 8 ladies. Ringing and prayer opened the meeting. The roll 'call was call ed by Miss Keddy, Secretary and was answered by “Benefits from Depres sion.” The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. There was no correspondence. The program "opened with community singing. We had all been, looking forward to hear what Mrs. A. Bundle our delegate to the London Confer ence had in store for us and every one Was most delighted with the. report which was full of helpful ideas and suggestions and we hope as an Institute to benefit by them from time to time .as the year goes by. Mrs. A. Cudm-ore favored with a fine solo, Mrs. Edgar Cudmore ac companying her. ■ Mrs. Hutton gave a good paper on “How to Keep the Family Well” beginning with the baby, on into the teen age and lastly the adult. Much good advise given. “Current Events” was ably .given by Mrs. Wm. Wo,bd were quite interesting. 1---- Keddy gave a short on a trip she had taken qiiite re cently. ‘.Miss Keddy in her talk which was full of wit kept us in a happy mood. All thought it was an afternoon well spent. Closed with singing “God .Save the Kiftg.” Re freshments were served which were a little out of the ordinary way by the hostess and her committee of assistants, which were Mrs.- A. Mor gan and Mrs, Dalrymple and was *mttch enjoyed and appreciated. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Kestle. Roli Call, “something I Would Like In My Stocking?* There is to be ah “Exchange of 'Christmas Gifts, val- ue hot th exceed 25c.” was cap- „_and Miss H. “Travelogue” Mr. and Mrs, George W. Lindsay, of Aylmer, announce the engagement of their third daughter, E. Olive, of London, to Harvey John Ovens,'sec ond .son of John C. Ovens, of Clande boye, the marriage to take place the middle of December. Brighten your home with a new lamp this Christmas. Prices are lower than ever?—iE. R. Hopper’s Furniture Store. USBORNE COUNCIL The Municipal Council of the Twp of Usborne met at the Council room on the above date pursuant to ad journment with all the members present. The minutes of the meeting ci November 5th were read and approv ed with the exception of the follow ing change viz: The name of Coun cillor Westcott for that of Passmore as seconder for passing By-law No. 8, 1932. s Correspondence—Letter from the Farmers’ Co-Operative asking that a delegate be named for their annual convention. No action. Re Collector’s Bond—.Passmore Shier: That the bondsmen furnished by the Collector are satisfactory tc the Council. Carried. The Road Superintendent report ed that he had interviewed the driv er of the car where claim yras made 'for brokbn spring on S. W. B. He had examined- the spot on the road, indicated by the driver and found nc apparent cause for such an accident The Council decided to take no ac tion on motion of WestcottHShier. Mr. Joshua Johns, Inspector Bd of Health reported the inspector’s tour of the slaughter houses of the Twp., during the summer and that they had found all in first class sanitary condition. The cost of the •same being $7.50. It was ordered paid on motion Of Passmore-Mioir. , The Reevd and Treasurer delegates from the Council to the Ottawa Farmers’ Convention, having gone on their own expenses received a very hearty vote of thanlks from the Council on motion of Moir-Westcott Treasurer’s report—.Received from 1931 arrears of taxes $499.37; pen alties $25.9i3; E. Hicks, rebate on gravel $8.47. Moir-'Shier: That the following bills be paid, viz: Wm. Stone; cutting weeds $2.25'; Edgar Cudmore,., ditto $1.00; Louis Fletcher, dragging $10.80; Ed Stone, ditto $<3.15; Luther Reynolds ditto $7.35; Chas. Jaques, ditto ?3,- 50; Chas. Johns, ditto $4.90; Wm Elford, ditto $1.40; Wm. Bradshaw culvert work 6'0'c. Freeman Horne trucking gravel $5'5.40; Chas. Ste phen, trucking $13.00; Hilton Johns snow fence $1.3/5; Traquair & Lin denfield, wire $1.2i5; Wm. Sadler flooring bridge,. $120.85; Hy. Ford Superintendance $14.70; Pfeiffer & Burroughs, for cable $2.00<; Cana dian Bahk of Commerce, on account PfOiffer & Burroughs $250.00; Sec.- Treas., Kifkton Agrr. Society, grant $15.00, baby beef comp. $15.00, to tal $30.00; Sec.-Treas. Exeter Agri- Sqciety, grant $15..00', baby beef comp. $15.00, total $30.00; Kirkton Library grant $5.00; Henry West lake, burial of cow $2.00; Mary Kel lett, supplies for hall 44c.; John Kellett, Board of Health Inspection $7.50; Municipal World, legal ad vice $1.5'6. The Council adjourned to meet as pei* statute on Thursday, Decem ber 15th at 10 a.m._ Henry Strang, Clerk JUST ARRIVED—^Christmas can dies, mixture and novelties for the Christmas Tree. Boomer’s and son’s Chocolates at Grieve’s Store. Neil* Drug GREENWAY Next Sunday Rev. S. J. Mathers will 'preach from John 6’63. Mr, W. J. Prance has been ill with heart trouble but we *Ure glad to re port Mrs, Prance somewhat improv ed in health. Mrs. S. Tufts, Mr. Trueman ’tufts and daughter Norma, of Kirkton, visited Mr. W. J. Brown last Friday, Mrs. Writ, Connor, of Centralia, ternoon when they entertained over ening of last week, the officers are- thirty* relatives. In the evening!as follows: Supt., Mr. Well'Brock; friends and young people to the asst, supt., Ephriam Heru; sec. treas number of about 100; gathered and Joined the others in washing the happy couple many more anniversar ies. Music and dancing and social chat entertained all until a late hour. Mrs. Romphf also-1 celebrated her birthday that day and received many beautiful presents. The annual business meeting ol the United ,Qhurch Sunday S'chool will be held a't the home of M»r. and Mrs. Lloyd Brophey on Wednesday December 14th. A full attendance of the Executive is requested. Thomas Hern; teachers, Bible Class R. E. P-ooley, Harold Hern; Sr, In termediate class, Mrs. Warren Brock EarJ Johnston; Junior Class, Mrs R. E. Pooley, .Mrs, HJerman Kyle; Primary class, .Mrs, Melville Hern Miss Hazel Earl; Cradle Roll Supt Mrs. Allan Jacques; Missionary Supt. Ross Hern, Mrs. James Earl; librarians, Norman Brock, Morris- Hern; pianists, Miss Myrtle Earl with five young girls as assistants*' The Sunday Schol had a very suc cessful year. The W. M. S. held their December meeting on Thursday afternoon ol last week at the home of Mrs. Her man Kyle with a good atttendance. Mrs. R. E. Pooley had charge of the meeting. The op ening hymn was followed with the Lord's prayer, in unison. The min utes. of the last meeting were read At this time the this • imstor took charge of the election j of officers which was as follows: Pres., Mrs. R. E. -’Pooley; 1st | pres., Mrs. Wellington Brock; ■ vice pres., Mrs. Harold Hern; Mrs. E. E. Wuerth from Zurich sac-» Mrs. Herman Kyie; is spending a few days with Miss Ir- Mrs. Melville Hern; ma Finkbeiner. " Job-" ■■ , _ . - SHIPKA Quite a number of people are con-fined to their homes with the flu and president, colds, Mr- and Mrs. W. Fassold, of Lon don, spent Saturday with Mr. and; Eiora's prayer- m unison. Mrs. Milt Ratz. | utes* of the 1£tst meeting Mr. Wm. Sweitzer is attending,an<^ approved., County Council at Goderich this* week. Master Lome Devine who had an operation for mastoid a few weeks! Pyes-» ago is improving. vice 2nd rec sec Mirs, ma ^Finkbeineir ** John Hern> Sr; Christian Steward- Mr. Tom Lamport-and Miss Mar- ship,-Mrs. John Johns, Miss Hazel tha Lamport spent Sunday at the Earl, Mrs. James Earl; Strangers home of Mi*, and Mrs. Ed. Lamport , sec* Mrs.. W J. Brock; Associate The regular meeting of the Ship- ■' Helpers sec. Mrs. Allan Jacques; ka Young People was held.at the.®a^y Dand sec., Mrs. Earl Johnston; home of Mr. Wm. SWeitzer on Mon-, Mite Box sec'’ Mrs' Georg,e Ear1’ day evening with the president Miss Temperance sec. Miss Myrtle E^rl; Mildred Lamport in charge. A vo-1 Missionary Monthly sec. Mrs. Milton cal solo by Miss Lillian Thompson! pianist and assistant, Mrs and a duett by Mr. and Mrs. William'Alf- ®rock and Miss Ha2el Earl; Sweitzer were very much enjoyed by Flower committee, Mrs.^ Harold Hern all. A paper, on Capt, Byrd, was Mrs- Pooley’ MrS- Ephnam Hern and given by Miss Dorothy Ratz after | T. Morley; Auditors, Mrs. H which games were indulged in. AI-^e,rA anA Mrs. Ephnam Hem. Her- lunch was served by the ladies. A hearty vote of thanks was’tendered the*-host and hostess and the meet ing closed with prayer. Reeve and Mrs. Wm. Sweitzer vis ited at Mr. E. Lamport’s on Sunday Miss Agnes and Lloyd Lamport and Mr. Wesley Baxter visited their friends in the vicinity on Wednesday of last week. • GRAND BEND Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holt, Mrs. J Holt, Messrs. Bert and. Roy Holt were in Sarnia on Sunday owing tc the sudden death of their uncle, Wm. Holt, Sr., of Cromwell street, Sar nia. Mr, and Mrs. Peter Eisenbach and Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Tetreau were in Kitchener on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Oliver spent ; cor. Melville Hern; treas., aids were appointed for Japan, Chi na, Korea, Homeland, India, Africa City Missions and Trinidad. Miss ion Band leaders, Mrs. Warren Brock and Mrs. (Rev.) peters. The meeting continued by singing “An gels from the realms of Glory” Pray er by'Rev. Mr. Peters. A reading en titled a “Korea Christmas” was read by Miss Myrtle Earl. A duet was sung by Mrs. Wilbur Batten and Mirs. Herman Kyle. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Warren Brock. The Devotional Leaflet “The Woman who loves to radiate happi ness” was read by Miss Myrtle Earl The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY .GIVEN that all creditors and others havingFriday visiting friends in St. Marys [ claims against the estate of SAMUEL Mrs, Atchison, who has been laid | STEACY, late of the Village of Hen- salJ/Tn the County of Huron, Car riage Maker, who died on the Seven teenth day of October, A.D. 1925, are required to. forward their claims duly proven to the undersigned on or before the Twelfth day of De cember, A. D. 19'32. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIV EN that after the -said date the up for a few weeks is much improv ed and able to-be around the house " Mr, Ware Oliver, of St. Marys spent a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Isenbach spent Sunday at Mr. Roy Holt’s. Death of Mr. Wm. Holt Sr. The death occurred on Sunday, morning of Mr. Wm. Holt iSr., in ’ Administratrix will proceed to Sarnia where he had lived for the tribute the estate having reard Holt Was to the claims of which she then have notice. DATED at Exeter, Ont., this day of November, A. D. 1932. GLADMAN & STANBURY Hensal.1 and Exeter Solicitors for the Administratrix •J, pa§t twenty years. Mr. . _ well and favorably known in Ste phen Township, coming to Stephen with his parents many years age When he was a mere boy with his father, settling on the 12th conces sion. Mr. Holt built the hotel at Khiva known for years as the “One Horse Hotel.” He was^also the first Post Master for Khiva and he car ried the mail from Khiva to Shipka for many years. ^He alse built a hotel where the imperial Hotel now stands in .the. village, For many years he was the people’s auction eer. He was very fond of hunting in his youhger days and made many trips to Muskoka District, Retiring he went to live in Sarnia, The de-. ceased was never sick to- need the{_ . ---- do'Ctdr ih his long life he being jn .’December, A,D. 1032, his 90th year. Ke leaves to mourn 1 -AND NOTICE IS .FURTHER GlV- his loss his aged partner, two sons EN that after the said date the Exe« William in Sarhia and Shy in Bark-. cu*ors will proceed to distribute the hill J and throe daughters; Mrs > 6sta|e havhigrogard only to the Hamloft, of Detroit; Mrs. Kehiseal of California and Mrs. H. Elliott, oi Sarnia. The funeral was hold on Tuesday to the Exeter cemetery. The service at the cemetery was oom ducted by Rev, Mathers, of Grand Betid, 21st i NOTICE TO CREDITORS notice is hereby given that all creditors and others having claims against the estate of AGNES HERRON, late of the Town ship of Hibbert, in - the County of Perth, ^Spinster, deceased, are re quired to forward their claims duly proven, to the undersigned on or before the Twenty-sixth day of 1 claims of which they then shall have notice. . DATED at Exeter,, Ont, this 5 th day of December', A.D. 1632, GLADMAN & STANBURY Exeter and Kensal) Executors’ SolicitorsV