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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-04-18, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 18th, 1935 SIXTY-SECOND YEA# it 9 s La Salle Agent at this Store, Thurs., April 25th New Clothes, Latest Styles, $24.50 up With 2 Pair Pants If you are hard to fit, orif you want some exclusive pattern, be sure to visit us on April 25th. Every Suit guaranteed a perfect fit. The assort ment is large. Remember the date. It costs nothing to see these cloths. The Latest Styles in Ladies’ and Misses’ Coats and Suits for Easter We have just received the very latest styles in above lines for Easter. These will be the last shipments for the season. Let us show you these garments and you) will be convinced our prices are the lowest of any. EXETER IS PREPARING FOR NEW WHITE WAY Three new alabaster globes now adorn the Main St. of Exetei* having been placed there temorarily to givu the citizens of Exeter some idea of what the Public Utilities Commis sion propose in the way of new or namental street lights. The lights have been placed at various heights to ascertain the best effect and to get the opinion of the citizens. 'Or namental metal standards will be used and arranged alternately on the both sides of the street. Last summer the Bell Telephone Co. re moved its poles through the busi ness section of the Main Street and arrangements are being made for the hydro to use the Bell poles where necessary on the side streets and at the rear of the stores. HOME SOLD The fine red brick residence of the late Walter Keddy, Andrew St., was sold iby public auction Saturday afternoon and was purchased by Mr. Albert Spencer, of HensalL for $«1325 We understand Mr. Spencer has pur chased it for speculation. Mr, Ked dy paid $3600 for the residence a number of years ago. i Martha Washington Dresses Martha Washington Dresses are recognized from coast to coast as being the last word in styles and values, We have these in the new summer wash dresses, all pop ular sizes from $1.50 to $3.95 each. Spring Furnishings for the.Home New curtain nets, curtains made up, rugs, linoleums, congoleums, window blinds, curtain rods, etc. at very attractive prices. Window Blinds on Sale at 69c 5 dozen plain cream and plain green window blinds 37 inches by 6 feet very slightly imperfect on sale this month at 69c. each. Congoleum Rugs The new patterns are here for spring at prices lower than any of the mail-order houses. We have a large stock to choose from. SPECIALS—Men’s Work Socks on Sale at 15c. a pair. Men’s Fine Socks on sale at 18c. a pair or 2 pairs for 35c. 5 dozen Men’s Quality Ties at 25c. each. Big B Brand Work Shirts for men at 79c. each. Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Maple Leaf Salmon, Maple Leaf Salmon Quick Quaker Oats King Oscar Sardines Handy Ammonia . . . . 1-2 lb. tin 17c .........lb. tifi 31c large pkg. 20c. . 2 tins for 25c. . . . per pkg. 5c. Golden Wax Beans......................2 tins 23c Sliced Pineapple.................... 2 tins 21c. Gold Soap...................................5 bars 19c. McCormick’s Ginger Snaps.........2 lbs. 19c Maple Syrup, locally made . per gal. $1.75 SEARCH FOR WATER ENDS IN FAILURE Exeter’s attempt.to secure a sup ply -of pure drinking water for do mestic purposes up to the present time has proved a failure. Two test wells were sunk last summer as far as solid rock, a depth of about one hundred feet. These proved unsuccessful. A further test' of a splendid spring of water was made on the property of Mr. W. F. Ab bott. It showed uip well for a time but following a strenuous test it was decided that it would not hold up to the requirements needed for the municipality. For several months a test of the springs on the property of Mr. Garnet Frayne on the north bank of the Aux Bauble river, a short distance east oif Exeter was made by gathering the water and es timating the flow. At the maximum the flow showed sixty gallons to the minute and a minimum of forty gal lons. This test not proving satis factory it was decided to sink a rock well, twelve inches in diameter to a depth of 350 ft. A contract foi* this was awarded to the Gordon Sales Co., of Brantford, at an estimated cost of between $2,000 and $2,500. Drilling operations commenced the last' week oif February. Little wa ter having been found at the 350 foot level it was decided to go to the 400 foot depth.. As the results were not’ satisfactory the Public Utilities Commisison have decided to aban don the project and have removed the 'piping from the well. The con tractors will remove their outfit as the Commission are undecided as to the next course to pursue. Engineer Fleming, of Toronto, met with the Utilities Commission Monday even ing but no definite .action was de cided upon. . ,r RECLAIMS CAR Mr. Whitney Coates, got quite a surprise last week when he learned that for over a year he had been driving a stolen car and the owner came to claim it. A year ago in March Mr. Coates made a deal with a young man who used to board with him and drive a truck at the time the new cement highway was laid. The young man came to visit with Mr. Coates last spring and while there he traded a coach for Mr. Coates’ coupe, Mr. Coates giving a small amount of cash in the bargain. In the meantime the young man has been in trouble and is at present serving a term at Burwash peniten tiary. A short time ago a police man from London was in this terri tory securing some information in connection with the same man and accidentally came upon the stolen car which the police had been look ing for for over a year. The owner a Mr. Curtis, from near Clappison Corners came up last week and took the car back with him. Mr. Coates is now out his coupe and cash. Ph.ne 32 Jones & May I Q NEPTO LAC ENAMEL For Everything About the House New or old Furniture, Floors, Woodwork, Toys, Porch Floors, Wicker Furniture, Metal Surfaces, Automobiles, Pic ture Frames, Aluminum ware, Etc. 407 degress of boiling oil; immersion in water for 726 hours; boiling vegetables over an open flame in a sauce pan finished with Nepto-lac are a few of the sensational tests this • enamel has withstood. NOTICE UPHOLSTERING & REPAIR ING FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS Prices Reasonable. Work Guaranteed R. KRUEGER Phone 19r41 Crediton ■......... a BOWLING CLUB EUCHRE This coupon entitles purchaser when signed and presented at our store within ten days. The newly organized bowling club will hold a Euchre in the Town Hall on Wednesday, April 24th. Libe'ral prizes. Tickets now on sale. Every one is invited. Admission 25c. One 30c. can free with every pint purchased. Regular value . . . $1.20 Two for .................. 90c. Name One 50c. can free with every quart purchased. Regular Value . . . $2.10 Two for ............... $1.60 Address . Special for SATURDAY Only No. 12 Galvanized Pails 17c SEE OUR NORTH WINDOW FOR 15c. SPECIALS Traquair’s Hardware Anniversary Celebration Complimenting Mr, and Mrs. Jef frey Fishpr on the occasion of their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary their family and friends surprised them at their home5 on Thursday ev ening April 11th. Candles and spring flowers decorated small tables at which about twenty guests were seated to a dainty wedding luncheon. The remainder of the evening, was spent in games and amusements. Mr;, and Mrs. Fisher were the recipients of a number of pretty and useful gifts. Leave you order for Hot Cross Buns at Middleton’s Bakery. Deliv ery Good Friday mornffig. RETURNS TO PULPIT The (School room of Oaven Pres byterian Church was filled to capa city on Sunday morning to welcome back the minister ReV. S. Moore Gor don B.D. after an absence oif five Sundays owing to illness. Mr, Gor don spoke feelingly of the many evi dences of love expressed in different' ways by his people and of the spirit of co-operation in carrying on. He delivered a very inspiring address from the text '‘Be still and know that I a.m God”. On Easter Sunday the pulpit will be occupied iby Rev. Dr. Winchester of Toronto and the new ly decorated church Will be reoccu pied. On Monday, IT’uesday" and Wednesday evenings Dr. Winchester will hold meetings and speak on sub jects related to prophecy. BUSINESS TRANSFER Mr. B. M. Francis, who two years ago took over the egg and poultry business of Mr. N. W. Trewartha has this week, disposed of the 'busi ness to the Exeter Produce Company under the management of Mr. Len nie O’Brien, wlm comes to Exeter from Clinton. Mr. O’Brien has rent ed a residence on Andrew street and is moving in this week with his wife and family of three children. Mr. Francis will devote his attention to his insurance business and will oc cupy his former office. DIED IN EXETER Mr. Lewis Love passed away at his home on William street on Fri day of last week after an illness of only two days. The deceased, who was in his 71st year, came to Exeter from Stephen about ten years ago. The deceased was a Liberal in poli tics and was a faithful member of Caven Presbyterian Onurch. He was a splendid neighbor and esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived •by his bereaved widow, whose maiden name was Annie McLeish, and by three children, Mrs. Clifton Hackett', of London; Angus, of London and Daniel, of Pt. Arthur. He is also survived by three brothers and three sisters, William and Lachlan, Bark hill; Neil, of Galesburg, Mich.; Mrs. Eastman, of Arkona; Elizabeth and Kate, of Pankhill. The funeral was held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. S. M. Grodon. The bearers were Messrs. Chris. Luker, *w'. Weber, H. ILowis, J. Andrews, 4. Peart and T. Pryde. Interment was made in the Exeter cemetery. Relatives were present at the funeral from Arkona and West Williams. Mr. Andrew McLeish was present from Hamilton and Mrs. Irwin from Dutndas. TO LAY NEW SIDEWALKS Along wth the new lighting sys tem for Exeter’s Main Street new sidewalks with curb and angle park ing space will be built through the business section o,f the town. With these improvements completed Exe ter should present a most attractive appearance for the home-coming of the Old Boys and Girls in July. The decision to lay the new sidewalks was made at a joint meeting of the property owners of Main St., and the municipal council in the town hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Reeve Thomas Pryde was appoint ed chairman of ; the meeting. Mr. Pryde explained that with the re moval of the curb from the cement pavement through the business sec tion of the town last year and with angle parking cars were now being run up onto the sidewalk. The ques tion of putting in a curb had come up for consideration by the council but taking into consideration the present condition of the sidewalks and realizing that some action is necessary the council decided to get the opinion of the property owners before going further. The proposi tion is to lay an eight foot walk with a six inch curb on either side of the street the length of tw'o blocks, ap proximately 950 ft or 1900 ft for the both sides. This would mean 15,- 200 square feet and basing the cost •on the approximate cost' of other sidewalks in the municipality and from the best available figures Reeve Pryde estimated the cost in the neighborhood of $1824.00. The curb is figured at 18 ins. in depth at an approximate cost of 50c. .per running foot or an additional cost of $925.00. The removal of the old sidewalks would be undertaken by day labor. The matter of drainage and levels came in for discussion. A uniform curbing with the present uneven condition of the walks was practically impossible. With the av- ‘erage store frontage about' twenty feet it was estimated that by assess ing 25 per 'cent.- of the cost' to the property holder under the Local Im provement Plan the additional cost to the property holder spread over three years would be from $7 to $8. It was stated that' before the work could be undertaken it would be ne cessary to secure the approval of at least two-thirds of the property holders representing at least one half of the assessment value. After considerable discussion it was mov ed by J. I-L Jones and seconded by J. G. Stanbury that a petition be circulated among the property own ers requesting the council to proceed with the work. The motion was Passed without a dissenting vote. Before the meeting adjourned many of those present signed the petition and the following day more than the tenured number ot signatures Wore secured. The engineers are now at work fixing the levels. RUNAWAY A team of horses attached to a wagon made a wild dash for half a block down the "sidewalk on the Main St. on Thursday morning last and then taking to the road ran for an other block before being treed from the wagon. The team, owned by Mr. H. Glanville, two miles south of Exeter and driven by his son Stephen was left standing in front of the postoffice while the driver went in side. The team started away taking to the sidewalk and were soon at a gallop the horses and wagon piaking a big clatter on the cement walk. Several cars were lined up along the curb and these were all missed. At Gould’s Grocery two little girls, Jean Hennessey and Helen White had just dismounted from a tricycle and were standing in the doorway as the team passed. The team at that point swerv ed to the road taking with them a sign that was out on the curb and a bicycle that was nearby belonging to- Douglas Triebner. The bicycle was carried to the middle of the road and was badly smashed. The tricycle was left standing on the sidewalk un touched. The team ran for a block when the drawbolt dropped out free ing the wiffletrees from the wagon in front of Mr. Wm. Kuntz’s. tThe team was captured farther down the road one of the horses having suffered a slight cut. Some of the harness was broken. THE LATE MRS. CAMERON The funeral of the late Mrs. Thos. Cameron was held on Monday from the residence of her nephew, Mr. T. Allen with Rev. Mr. Gordon, of the Presbyterian Church, Exeter and Rev. Mr. YOung, of Carmel Presby terian Church, Hensail officiating. Mrs. Cameron, who had been in fail ing health for some time, .passed away on Friday in her 77th year. Her maiden name was Georgina "Bishop, daughter of the late Archi bald Bishop and Janet Doig of Us- borne who resided on the homestead now occupied by her nephew Mr. Ar chie Morgan. She was united in mar riage fifty-four years ago in June to Thomas Cameron who predeceas ed her two years last November. They resided on a farm in Usborne until they moved to Exeter about thirteen years ago. She was highly, esteemed among many friends. Three sisters survive, Mrs. S. Pople- stone, of Blyth; Mrs. John Row- cliffe, near Hensall and Mrs. Harry Anderson, of Exeter. Among those who attended the funeral from a dis tance were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Allen, of Chatham; Mrs. Ed. Dennis and Mrs. James Dennis, of Burges- ville and Mrs. Poplestone, Blyth. DIED IN USBORNE The death took place on Tuesday of an old and esteemed resident of Usborne in the person of Mr. Ro bert Robinson at the advanced age of 87 years ,4 months and 19 days. Mr. Robinson had been ailing just a little over a week pneumonia being the cause of his death. The deceased was born near Roseneath in Alnwich, Tp. County of Northumberland. As a young man he came to Winchelsea with his father having walked the distance from St. Marys. Stopping at a hotel in Woodham they inquir ed the direction tn Elimville or Winchelsea but no one seemed to have heard of these places. For over 45 years Mr. Robinson conducted a carriage shop at Winchelsea. Twen ty-two years ago he retired to a farm on the 6th concession of Us- borne where he passed away. His aged partner in life, whose maiden name was Alice Hunter, predeceas ed him on February 4th, 1934. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Ella Robinson, and one son Mr. Les lie Robinson, both at home, also one brother, Wm., of Centralia. The de ceased was a member of the Thames Road United Church and highly re spected by many friends. The funer al will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock with interment in the Exeter cemetery. Rev. A. E. El liott will conduct the service, Read E. R. Hopper’s full page ad vertisement on page 3. Big furniture sale. See E. R. Hop per’s advt, oh page S. CELEBRATING JUBILEE Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A,M. held a most interesting meeting on Monday in connection with the sev- enty-utth anniversary of the lodge. Ihe secretary, Wor. Bro, R. N, Creech, react a very interesting his tory cic Masonry in Exeter since the time of its organization seventy-five years ago. Lebanon Forest Lodge received its charter in the year 1&60 and the first meeting of the lodge was held at Madill's Tavern, in the village of Francistown, on the 28th day of May of the came year. The rirst Master was Bro, Wm. Diamond Sr. W„ Bro. John Dempsey; Jr, W., Bro. Hugh Dunsieth; Secretary, Bro. G. McLeod; Treasurer, Bro. Patrick Jamieson; Sr. Deacon, Bro. Wm. H. Verity; Jr. Deacon, Bro. Robt, Brab- &on; Tyler, Bro. John Collingwood. The village of Fancistown was later included in the corporation of the village of Exeter and the lodge since its founding has occupied a number of different quarters. For twenty years the lodge has occupied its present rooms in the Frayne block. The lodge as by charter, was estab lished with eight members and since that time there have been 390' initi ations, 76 affiliations, 19 restora tions and there is a persent member ship of 129. Bro. Creech compiled some very interesting facts froun the records which were presented under various headings in a most interest ing and entertaining manner. At the conclusion of Bro. Creech’s paper Wor. Bro.. G. W. Lawson presented be the lodge three large group photo- garphs containing the (pictures of all but six of the Past Masters. These photographs were accepted on behalf of the lodge by the W. M. Bro M. W. Pfaff. Many, of the Past Masters were present and were call ed upon to tell something of the outstanding events during their period of office. A resolution was adopted that the historical sketch, presented by Bro. Creech be preserv ed in some form to' make available to the members; also Bro. Creech and Bro. Lawson were warmly thanked for their untiring efforts and the efficient manner in which, the historical sketch had been pre pared and the photographs collect ed. Rt. W'or. Bro. Jefferson, of Clinton, was present and added his word of congratulations. Refer ence was made to the coming visit of the Most Worshipful, the Grand Master Bro. F. A. Copus, of Strat ford, who will visit Exeter on the evening of Friday, May 10th, when a -banquet will be tendered to him in the parlors of the James Street United church. Refreshments were served at' the close of Monday even ing’s meeting. Visitors were pres ent from Clinton, Hensall, Lucan and Ailsa Craig lodges. GOES TO WINNIPEG Rev. W. E. Donnelly, pastor of Wall St. United Church, Brookville, and a former pastor of the Jaimes St. United Church, has accepted a call to take the pulpit ,of Young United Church at Winnipeg. Mr. Donnelly was pastor of James Street Church from July 1923-1925, leaving Exe ter for Central United Church, Strat ford. TO SUPERANNUATE Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, former pas tor of the Main St. United Church, who for the past three years has been pastor of the United Church at! Brussels at a meeting of the Official' Board expressed his intention of taking a rest from the ministry at the close of the present Conference year. Mr. Moorhouse has not been enjoying the best of health recently and intends taking a well earned rest. He and Mrs. Moorhouse pur pose moving to London in July where they have 'purchased a house. , “The Tragedy of Judas Iscariot” A Biblical Drama in Four Acts will be presented under the auspices ■of the Elimville Men’s Brotherhood United Church, Elimville — on — Good Friday Evening at 8:15 You are invited to see this timely presentation of some of the colorful events of Passion Week. Admission: 25c.; Children under 12 Free J. R. PETERS HARRY COLE Pastor president Flowering Plants DOUBLE PETUNIAS BEGONIA (4 kinds) FERNS CINERARIAS and othor plants in Bloom Orders for EASTER LILIES taken tip until Friday April 19th PRICES RIGHT L. DAY & SON Florists Greenhouses Andrew St., Exeter