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ESTABLISHED 1873 .EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 28th, 1935
Mr. S. Miller, Representative of t
The La Salle Style Tailors of Canada
WILL BE AT OUR STORE r
All Day - Thursday - March 7th
Men's Made-to-Measure Suits
$23.50 with 2 pr. pants
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This price is not surpassed by the largest Department Stores, $23.50 with 2 pair
pants or $19.50 with one pair. Buy your new sujit for spring early, when the price
is low. If you do not wish to take delivery of it for two or three weeks we will hold
it for you here. If you are hard to fit in a Ready-made-Suit don’t miss this opportun
ity. Or if you prefer made-to-measutre suits to ready-to-wear. This is your chance.
A Complete Range of Cloths
He will show a complete range of cloths in the latest colorings, materials and
styles. Every garment ordered will be tailored to fit you perfectly. Hymo canvas, a
new interlining that makes frequent pressing unnecessary is used in the coats. Also
excellent linings are used. If you wish more expensive sdits than the $23.50 line you
can get them.
REMEMBER THE DATE—Thursday March 7th You are invited.
First Showing Ladies’, Misses’ & Children’s Coats & Suits
NEW STYLES, NEW MATERIALS AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES
SEE OUR NEW SWAGGER SUITS FOR LADIES AND MISSES
NEW CREPE DRESSES FOR LADIES, HALF-SIZES, ALSO OUTSIDE SIZES,
VERY SPECIAL VALUES AT $7.95
Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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Superior Baking Power 16 oz. tin with one
bottle Hillcrest Extract free...........25c.
Hillcrest Shortening 1 lb. pkgs.................10c.
Fair Dates........................................4 lbs. 25c.
Aylmer Canned Piimpkins . large 2 for 23c
Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour per pkg. 17cv."‘
Aunt Jemima Buckwheat Flour, pkg. 20c.
Surprise Soap.................................5 bars 22c.
Strawberry Jam or Orange Marmalade
(while it lasts) 4 lb. tin ..................39c.
Phone 32 Jones & May
Of Interest to Farmers
and Poultry Raisers THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28th
Canadian Legion Rooms
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SIXTY-SECOND YEAR
DASHWOOD YOUNG MAN
MEETS TRAGIC DEATH
DAMAGE ACTIONS SETTLED
of Clarke
insurance
members.
EXETER COUNCIL
February 25th, 1935
» The Municipal council met in the
Town Hall with all members present.
The minutes of the meeting held
February 11th, 1935 was read and
approved. Circulars were laid on the
table.
A letter was read from the office
of the Workmen’s Compensation
Board, Toronto, regarding men work
ing in the bush. Filed.
A letter from the office
& Till, Toronto, regarding
on volunteer fire brigade
Held for reference.
Mr, Cox, of the Central Hotel ask
ed permisison to erect a sign in fr’ont
•of the Hotel, submitting a drafted
plan. Per Morley (and Hern ithat
permission ‘be granted. Carried.
The resignation of Mr. J. A. Stew
art as a .member of the Library Board
was read and accepted on motion of
Rivers and Roulston. Dr. W. E.
Weekes was appointed to fill out (the
unexpired term of Mr. Stewart as a
member of the Library Board, years
193 5 and 1936. Motion of Rivers
and Roulston. Carried.
Mr. B. M. Francis and W. C.
Pearce addressed the Council regard
ing Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance.
Reports iheld over.
Councillor Roulston reported that
their committee had secured Mr, J.
Senior’s Hall for Band practice for a
term of three months. Approved.
The following relief accounts were
read and passed by the committee:
(Per the Town Hall) B. M. Francis,
eggs $2.75; (Southcott Bros., supplies
$4.22; W. E. Middleton, bread $2.87.
The following accounts were react
and ordered p'aid: The Grigg Stat
ionery Co., books, Library $26.23;
The County of Huron, Gravel account
Fall of 1934 $34.56; R. E. Davie,
team labor, snow ploughing $11.25;
Wm. Johns, team labor, snow plough
ing $9.00; Robert Brooks, removing
snow $2.00; Louis Kirk’, removing
snow $1.40; 'S'amuel King, removing
snow $1.00; Robert Sanders, Jr., re
moving snow 40c; Russell Moore, re
moving enow 20c.
Jos. Senior, Clerk
DIES IN BLOOM OF YOUTH
Miss Eliaine Camm, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Camm, of Wood
ham, who was in training for a
nurse in the Brantford Hospital,
passed away on Tuesday, pneumonia
being the cause of her death. Be
sides her bereaved parents the de
ceased is survived by three,sisters,
Dorothy, a school teacher 'at Grand
Bend, Gertrude, a student at the
Exeter High i&dhool and Gloria at
home. The sympathy of the com
munity will be extended to the be
reaved.
BRIDAL COUPLE HONORED
On June 25th last Mr, John. F.
Strange, -of town, was riding in. a
buggy with Mrs. James Flynn and
her son Robert along the fourth Con
cession of McGillivray when a wheel
went into a hole on the road. Mr.
Stiange was seriously injured about
the head and Mrs. Flynn's shoulder
was broken when they were thrown
to the ground. Robert Flynn escap
ed with miner injuries. Notices of
, their claims for damages were serv-
thsjed at once on the township by Glad-
- man & Stanbury on behalf of al] four
Died from Suffocation When Arm
Drawn Into Wheels
A tragic death took place on the
road between Hensail and Zurich on
Thursday afternoon of last week
when Harry Miller, aged 21 years, a
popular young man of Dashw'ooa,
lest his life in a most peculiar acci
dent. Mr, Miller for several years
had been driving a truck for f
Guenther transport, of Dashwood, __ .... .............
and on Thursday last the truck be- injured and later writs were issued
came stalled in the snow on the Zu- py thpra at London rich road. ~.............. ‘ ____ _________’____
creeping gear Mr. Miller attempted| Assizes, Settlement has now
to feed a chain under one of the rear '
dual wheels. In some manner tihe
right (hand was caught between ithe
'dual wheels and the arm was drawn
in, the wheel pressing between the
head and shoulders. Mr. Miller’s
face was buried in the snow and it is
believed that he suffered death
through strangulation.
There were no eye-witnesses >to
the mishap. The body was found by
Mr. Bruce Walker, a near-by farmer
and the opposite wheel was still
turning. Dr. P. J. O’Dwyer, coron
er, of Zurich, was immeditely sum
moned to the scene and after learn
ing the circumstances, decided that
■an inquest was unnecessary. Traffic
Officer William Robinson, of Exeter
'also investigated the accident.
The news of the young man’s
death cast a shadow of gloom over
the whole community and particu
larly of Dashwood where- he was sc
well known. The remains were re
moved to the undertaking piarlors -of
Mr,. P. Mclsaac, of Dashwood.
The funeral services were held
Monday morning at 9.30 a.m. at St.
B'oniface R.C. Church, Zurich. Re-
ouiem mass was sung by Rev, Fr.
McDonald,
ed by his
Miller and
He is also __... ........ .......„..........
ehts* Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, of
Dashwood.
The trial of the
With engine running in claims was scheduled for the (Spring a -n TVT v lXTTil'lrk'n c* t-fn-rvi ivirwl ■**._.* _ .. « _ . , •» _ . .. . > «.been
effected by the Globe Indemnity Co.
with wl/om the Township is insured
as a result of a conference between
Mr. J. G. Gillanders, K.C., of jjondon
and Mr. J. G. Stanbury, of Exeter.
Liberal sums in damages were paid
in addition to the costs of the action.
OLD BOYS AND GIRLS
COMING
Tre deceased is surviv-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
a sister Regina, at home,
survived by his grandpar-
KNEE INJURED
Mr. Frank Down of the 2nd con
cession of Usborne, met with an un
fortunate accident on Monday morn
ing which will confine .'him to the
house for a time. Mr. Down and
son Clarence were ende.avorng to
raise ia horse whiclh had been sick
for a time and was confined in 'a box
stall. The animal when partly up
gave ,a 'lurch knocking Mr. Down over
and p'artly falling on him. The liga
ments of the right knee were badly
sprained but fortunately no bones
were broken. Mr, Down was brought
to the office of Dr. Weekes for treat
ment.
It will 'be 103 years this Spring
since the first settler came to Exeter.
The survivors of the boys and girls
who have since that time called Ex
eter their .home seem enthusiastic in
the anticipation of the Great Home-
Coming on July 27-31. Word has
been received that the Old Boys and
Girls in Toronto have organized in
preparation for the celebration. Mr.
Ed. J. Spack'man, a popular and suc
cessful ex-merchant here (has been
elected president, Mr. W. L. Moncur,
Treasurer and Mr. P. B. Dignan, se
cretary. W. H. Keddy, of Fenton,
Micih., writes that he expects to 'be
here after 46 years’ .absence. Herbert
S. Smith, of Buffalo, longs for a swim
in the river. He won’t find it as it
was 50 years ago but we will guar
antee him a dip somehow. Mrs.
Joicey Horn writes from Carnduff,
Sask., that she plans- to be here. So
do Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson -of
the same place. Word .has also, 'been
received from A'lex Martin and Alma
Willis of Kitchener, from Mrs. Jen
nie Strang Hanna, of Toronto, and
from Mr. and Mrs. Hoskin, Wood-
stock,
THE LATE MRS. HUNKIN
We are enlarging our stock of Poultry and Stock
Feeds this year. At present we offer
Pioneer Chick Starter .....$2.95 cwt., 5 00 lb. lots at ......$2.80 cwt.
Royal Purple Cihick Starter ....$3.25 cwt., 5 00 lb. lots ...$3.10 cwt.
Pioneer Grow Mash .... at $2.50 Pioneer .Scratch Feed ....at $2.05
Royal Purple Scratch Feed at $2.75 R. P. Developing Meal $2.75
R. P. Concentrate fol’ laying hens mix 1-5 with own feed $4.25
R. P, Concentrate for Develop. Chicks mix 1-7 with own feed $4.25
Royal Purple Stock Specific 15c, R. P. Poultry Specific 15c.
Royal Purple Hog Tonic and Worm (Specific 25c. lb.’, 8 1-2 lbs $1.75
Royal Purple and Buckeye Brooder, 500 to 1200 capacity $13- $21.
Baby Chick size Oyster Shell, Grit, Charcoal, Feeders, Founts and
Hoppers
i
Royal Purple Calf Meal 100 bs. $3.50; 50 lbs. $1.85; 25 lbs. $1.09
Nicotine Sulphate or Black Leaf 40 in bulk ................... 10c. an oz.
Cooper’s Warble Fly Powder ............................................... 80c. lb.
Cooper’s Dri Kill louse powder ........................................ a lbs. 75c.
Cooper’s Kerol disinfectant 45 times mere active Ohan Carbolic Acid
Zenoleum Disinfectant ......................................... l>ts- 45c., qts. 70c.
Oyster Shell, Grit, Sulphur, Salts, Salt Fetre, C. I. L. Mineral, Bone
Meal, Linseed Meal, Etc.
J. R. TRAQUHIR
PRESENTATION
A number of the members of the
W.C.T.U. met at the home of Mrs.
W. G. Walker on the evening of Feb
ruary nth to extend to her their
best wishes flor happlinesS, in (her
married life, Miss Murray voiced
their appreciation of her many years
of faithful service aS treasurer and
Miss Hogarth presented her with a
satin-bound woolen 'blanket on be
half of ithe .Society. Refreshments
were served and the gathering con
cluded with singing "Blest be the
tie that Binds?*
EVANGELISTIC SERVICES
The union evangelistic services
between the Main iStreet and James
Street churches were well attended
during7 the past week 'and met with
such hearty approval that they are
being .continued for four evenings
this week. A union service of the
congregations was held' in James
Street church on Sunday evening. A
very splendid sermon was delivered
■by Rev. M. Elliott of the Main St,
church. Special, singing of $14 time
hymns was enjoyed by the large con
gregations. A sole was sung by Mr.
Chas. Godbolt. An after-meeting was
held' a;t the close,
at 8.30# Admission 2i5c.
Evangelization of Canadian
Campaign
UNION SERVICE
Life
of all Denominations in Exeter
— in —
TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH
<On Friday last an enitlhusiatic
charivari party visited the Central
Hotel and serenaded Traffic Officer
Wm. Rlobins-on and his recent bri'de,
formerly Miss . Abrey, of Caledonia.
Mr. Robinson responded generously.
A treat was provided for the young
er generation that was present fol
lowing which Mr. and Mrs. Ro.bin-
inson were made t'he recipients of a
handsome walnut smoking stand, a
walnut coffee table and a casserole
on behalf of the business men of
Exeter. The presentation was made
by Councillor J. W. Morley in
a humorous strain. A hearty wel
come wap extended to the newly
married couple. Mr. Robinson replied
expressing the appreciation of him
self and wife.
BURIED AT EXETER
ASH-WEDNESDAY, MAR. 6, 1935
at 8 pan.
'Hymn—“Onward Christian Soldiers’’
Opening Sentences
psalm 23
Creed
Prayer—Captain Ennis
Hymn—-“Dear Lord and Father
Mankind”
Lesson—Jonah 3, Rev. Down.
Hymn—“Fight the Good Fight”
'Lesson*—St. Luke 15:1-10, Rev. Gor
don.
Choir Anthem — “Faith of Cur
Fathers”
Prayer—Rev. Stainton
Notices
Hymn—“Breathe on Me Breath of
God”
Sermon—Rev. Woodroofe, of Wood-
stock
Solo—Rev. Mr. Ellibtt
Offering
Benediction
Hymn—-“The Son of G'od Goes Forth
to War"
A mass choir will assist in this
Service
PLAY AT CHISELHURST
of
Don’t fail to hear tfhe play entitled
“The Road Back’* presented by the
young people of ChisellinrS't, in Cliis-
elhutst, United Church, Friday
M'arch 8th, at 8 o’clock. The Batters-
by tfio of Hensail will sing between
acts, Come and have a good laugh.
Admission adults 26, children 16c.
JOHNS—BIERLING
and
The wedding of Irene Johanna
Reg. N., eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. H. Bierling, Exeter, and Ken
neth Hern Johns, siOn of MT.
Mrs. Charles Johns, Usborne, to’oK
place Wednesday afternoon in the
T’rivitt Memorial Churh, Exeter, with
Rev. M. A. Hunt, officiating.
Tihe bride wore a gown of white
satin and lace with turban and ac
cessories to match and carried a
shower bouquet of Killarney noses
and lily of the valley. .She was at
tended by her sister, Miss Phyllis
Bierling, who was dressed in pfludre
blue with matching accessories and
carried a bouquet of Jerusalem roses
The groom was supported by his
brother. Dr. Walter Johns, of Wa
terloo.
After the ceremony a buffet lunch
eon was served at the home of the
bride’s parents. Mr, and Mrs. Johns
left on a short honeymoon, the bride
travelling in a brown nubbed tweed
suit with matching accessories. On
their return they will reside 'on the
groom* farm near Elimville,
The remains of the late Richard
Elision, an> Exeter Old Boy, were laid
to rest in the Exeter cemtery on Fri
day afternoon of last week. Mr. El
ston passed away Wednesday evening
at his home on the Base Line, Blan-
shard in his 65 th year. He had been
ailing since last summer and for the
past two months had been quite ill.
'The deceased was horn in Exeter
being a son of the late Richard El
ston. For many years he lived near
Centralia and about twenty-one
years ago he moved to Blanshard.
He was an industrious farmer and a
kindly neighbor and a member of
the United Church. He attended
Cooper’s Church for many years
prior to its being closed two years
ago. He is survived by his widow,
formerly Miss Lenore Bagshaw, or
Exeter, four Sons and two daughters,
Jack, of Vermilion, Alta.; William,
Robert and Jesse at home; Victoria
and Ruth at home. He is also sur
vived by two brothers and three
sisters, Jesse, of Exeter; David, of
Edmonton, Alta.; Miss Annie Elston
of Exeter; Misses Dinah and' Miriam
Elston of Edmonton.
Late Saturday evening Mrs. Thos.
Hunkin passed waay to the Great
Beyond at the home of her son Nel
son, on the Thames Road, Usborne,
at the of 68 years and 7 months.
She had not been well for several
months. The deceased was born near
Oshawa her maiden name being Isa
bella McLean. (She was united in
marriage with the late Thomas Hun
kin and for years they farmed in Us
borne retiring to Exeter where Mr.
Hunkin paissed away on the 5th of
.December 1932. Two, sons and five
daughters survive, Edgar, of' town
land Nelson of Farquhar,; Mrs. Ben.
son Tuckey, of town; Mrs. Ed. Pollen
| Mrs. Robt. Duncan, Mrs. Geo- Coward
and Mrs. John Coward, all of Us
borne. She is also survived by one
brother and two sisters, Daniel Mc
Lean, of Montreal; Mrs. C'ody, of
Oshawa and Mrs. David Duncan, of
High River, Alta. The funeral pri
vate, was held Tuesday afternoon
from the home of her son, Nelson,
conducted by Rev. A. E. Elliott, pas
tor of the Main Street United Church
The pall bearers were Messrs. Alfred
Hunkin, Wm. Passmore, Harold
Whyte, Wm. Stone, Charles Borland
and Wesley I-lorne. Interment took
place in the Exeter cemetery.
TO RENOVATE CHURCH
Caven Presbyterian congregation
have decided on the renovation of
their church. The north side of the
church and the east annex are to be
reshingled. I.t is proposed to lower
the ceiling of the auditorium ap
proximately three feet and' to redec
orate the Walls and ceiling. Tend-
’ers are being called for.
America’s Most Popular Group of Colored Talent featuring
music typical of the Negro People will give an entertainment
THE FAMOUS
Mr. Wm. J. (Smith, who recently |
disposed of his chopping mill in i Centralia, and with his wife ahd j
family moved to Exeter last week, i
is at present confined to hie home !
through illness. His many friends■ will hope for a speedy recovery, Mr. i
and Mrs. Smith have moved into the ’.
residence of Mrs. Short on Main St. ■ We Welcome them to our midst, I
James Street United Church,
on —
MONDAY, MARCH 4th
at 8 p. m.
These artists in character costumes are delighting audiences
everywhere
The admission had been placed At the lew price of 25c.
Children 15c.
— DO NOT MISS THIS MUSICAL TREAT —