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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-07-18, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 -I EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 18th, 1935 SIXTY-SECOND YEAR si 1 ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF RIFLE BULLET PROVES FATA1LThis store will be closed Wednesdays at 12 o’clock noon* until September 11th. . .. t 4,J ' Summer Dresses on Sale We wish to clear up our stock of Ladies’ and Misses’ Summer Dresses at once, so offer these lines at greatly reduced prices. We have a large stock to select from. Sale of Summer Dress Goods at 29c yd Hundreds of yards of Summer Dress Goods go on sale this week, in Rayons, Piq­ ues, Voiles, Broadcloths, Etc. in stripes and floral patterns at the very low price of 29c. a yard. Prints” on Sale at 17c. yd. Hundreds of yards of good quality, fast color Prints, 36 inches wide on sale this week at 17c. a yard. Cream Flannel Skirts on sale at $2,19 Ladies’ and Misses’ fine quality, all wool, Cream Flannel Skirts our regular $2.95 lines to clear in a hurry at $2.19 each. White Pique Skirts at 79c. each 2 dozen Ladies’ and Misses’ White Pique Skirts our regular $1.00 lines to clear this week at 79c. each. Special Hemstitched pillow cases, good quality very special this week at 59c. pair FLAGS AND BUNTING—Get your supply early for Old Boys’ Week. Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Borden”s Eagle Brand Milk per tin 18c. Sugar Crisp Corn Flakes .... 3 pkgs. 19c. Hilcrest Shortening 1 lb. pkgs. 2 for 23c. Shaker Salt, plain or iodized per pkg. 7c. Shrimps per tin..........................................19c. Oxydol, large.............................per pkg. 21c. McLaren’s Freez-Easy for making ice Cream...................................per pkg. 10c. Huron Toilet Paper .........8 rolls 23c. Nice Juicy Oranges..................per doz. 25c. Superior Coffee, fresh ground per lb. 29c. FOR OLD BOYS AND OLD GIRLS PARADE, Monday, July 29th, through the courtesy of A. M. Smith & Co., Wholesale Groceries, we will present to largest family in Parade 12 large jars assorted Red Band Janus and Marmalades. Jones & May FALLS FROM BICYCLE Dr, G. S. Atkinson, Prominent Exe­ ter Dentist, dies in Goderich Hos­ pital Exeter mourns the loss of one of its prominent citizens, Dr. Garnet S. Atkinson, who was ’fatally injured when a bullet from a .22 calibre rifle was accidentally discharged while the rifle was being cleaned on Friday evening last. Dr. Atkinson was rushed to the Alexandra Hos­ pital in Goderich and in spite of all that medical aid could do he pass­ ed away early Tuesday morning. < Dr. Atkinson with his wife and family were holidaying at their summer cottage at Bayfield. Seated on the verandah of the summer Cvttage of Major R. N. Bishop, of London, Dr. Atkinson was assisting in cleaning a rifle when it accident­ ally discharged and the bullet en­ tered the abdomen of the latter and lodged in the back. Mrs. Atkinson was sitting on the verandah in com­ pany with the others at the time. Dr. Atkinson was immediately rush­ ed to the Goderich Hospital. Dr. W. J. Tillman and Dr. E. D. Busby, of London, made a hurried trip to Go­ derich and an operation was per­ formed. It was found that the bul­ let had made six perforations of the bowels and lodged in the back. On Sunday Dr. Atkinson was given a blood transfusion which seemed to improve his chance. No effort spared in endeavoring to save life. The deceased waa a son of and Mrs. A. S. Atkinson, of Detroit, who. spend the greater part of the year at Bayfield. Besides his par­ ents he is survived by -his bereaved widow, formerly Josephine Glass, of London, and two daughters Barbara and Lorraine; also three brothers, Casey, Jack and Clem all of Detroit. Dr. Atkinson served overseas with the First Division Dental Corps with the rank of Major. He is a past­ president of the Exeter branch of the Canadian Legion and is presi­ dent of the Exeter Conservative as­ sociation. Shortly after the war he located in Exeter where he has since enjoyed a splendid dental practice. He was well-known and held in high esteem throughout the community. The deceased was in the prime of life being 42 years of age. The funeral will be held in Caven Presbyterian church Thursday after­ noon at 1.30 p.m. and will be con­ ducted by Rev. Mr. Young, of Hen­ sail, in the absence of the minister, Rev. Mr. Gordon, who is on vacation. Interment will take place in Mount Pleasant cemetery, Loudon, with full military honors. The sympathy of the whole community will go out to the bereaved family in this their sad hour. wae his Mr. CRITICALLY ILL l' HARVEST * NEEDS 7-8 Sisal Hay Fork Rope Plymouth Gold Medal 7-8 Manilla Hay Fork Rope Binder Twine 9-16 in. Sling Ropes 650 feet $9.50 per 100 lbs'. 1-2 in. Sling Rope 600 ft. $9.00 per 100 lbs.1-4 in. Tarred Hay Loader Rope 3-8 in. Trip Rope Horse Miizzles 25, 35, 40c.Hay Fork Tynes Cattle Spray $1.25 gallon and Handles THRESHING SUPPLIES Belting all sizes Belt laces Clipper lacing Alligator Lacing Belt Dressing, Pump Oilers and Bolts, Etc. Arsenate of Lime Arsenate of Lead Paris Green Bordeati Mixture Climax Bug Killer for all kinds of bugs A big reduction in Electric Light Bulbs, 25, 40 and 60 watt NOW 20c.EACH * A few specials in Grey Granite left at a Special Price Traquair’s Hardware Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon, had the misfortune to fall from his bicycle to the cement pave­ ment on Main St. Tuesday afternoon inflicting a nasty gash in his fore­ head. He was ta'ken to' the office of Dr. Dunlop where the wound was dressed. POST-NUPTIAL SHOWER On Thursday evening last about thirty girls motored to the home of Mrs. Wm. Rollins, London, where they tendered a miscellaneous show­ er to. Mrs. Jack Paisley, a recent bride. The gifts were presented to the bride in a prettily decorated basket by Misses Mildred Rowe and Gertrude Francis, After the gifts had been displayed the bride thank­ ed. the donors for the many lovely gifts in a very fitting manner. Con­ tests: were enjoyed .and refreshments served. HOME BURNED 00th Birthday Mr. James Dignan observed his 90th birthday on Thursday of last week and a social time was held for him at the home of his son, Mr, E. M. Dignan. Among thloise present was the former’s brother John, who is in his 88th year, Both men are remarkably smart for their years, School Garden Winners The school gardens were judged On Friday last and the awards were made as follows: 1st, Wesley Ryck* man; 2nd, Jean Appleton; 3rd Mar­ garet Clark. A number of .the others were considered good. The judges were Messrs, Geo. Mawson, Wm. Ward and w. H. Dearing. During the severe electrical storm which passed over this district Sun­ day afternoon and evening the farm home of Milton Woodburn, on the Grand Bend-Parkhill Rd., five miles nortl^of Parkihrll, was 'burned to the ground about 11 o’clock in the ev­ ening. The home was 'struck by lightning during the absence of the family. Motorists returning Grand Bend saw fire coming the second floor windows of two—storey brick house. They ped and were able to carry out much of the furniture but there was no means available of checking the blaze. When Mr. and Mrs. Wood­ burn and famly returned home they found the house a smouldering mass of ruins. 'The blajtc was plainly vis­ ible from Grand Bend, from from the stop- The many friends >of Mr. Michael Elford will regret to know that he is serio’usly ill in St. Joseph’s Hos- ptal, London, Mr. Elford was working in his garden Monday af­ ternoon when he suffered severe in­ ternal pains. He was taken to the hospital by Dr. Harry Browning and at six o’clock the following morning underwent an operation for abdom­ inal trdu'ble. His friends will hope for his speedy recovery. ARM FRACTURED Miss Norma Fin'kbeiner, aged 18, daughter of Mr. Wm. H. Finkbeiner, residing half mile south of Crediton had a large bone in her right arm fractured and also* received hip in­ juries when she fell off a load of hay on to the barn floor on Saturday. Miss Finkbeiner was assisting in hooking the slings and was pushed off the load by a bundle that was be­ ing drawn up. Dr. Weekes, Exeter, was called and reduced the fracture. DIED IN 94TH YEAR Thos, Mitchell Came to Centralia When Only One Acre of Cleared Land *One of the early pioneers of Lhhs district who came to Centralia when only one acre of land was cleared on what is now t*h*e village site, pas­ sed away on Saturday last in the person of Mr. Thomas Mitchell In his 94th year. Mr. Mitchell was a man of robust constitution and during hie long life he had known very little ill­ ness. He was ta’ken ill only eight days before his death with influenza and while confined to his bed most of the time he was able to- be up a little each day and his death came rather suddenly and unexpectedly, The deceased was born at Darling­ ton and in 1851 came with his par­ ents, four brothers and two sisters to- a buslh farm where Centralia now stands. Later another sister was born to the family. (Several years later the .father was accidently killed while bear hunting. Of this family only two sisters survive, Mrs, Foster of Byron, aged 91 years, who was present at the funeral on Tuesday and Mrs. O’Neil of the 12th conces­ sion of London Twp., aged 83 years. About sixty years ago* when the Lon­ don, Huron and Bruce railroad was being built Mr. Mitchell disposed of! his farm in Centralia to t'he late Thos. Trivitt. He then purchased a farm on the third concession of Bid- dulph where his son Albert now re­ sides and where the deceased spent the remaining years of his life. Twenty-eight years ago his beloved partner in life, whose maiden name was Jane Moulton, passed away. The deceased is survived by four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Thus. Sceli, of Lucan; Mrs. Sid Andrew, of London; Mrs. W. O. Webster, of Ux­ bridge and Mrs. John Blair, of Lucan; Herbert, of Liou-don; Albert and Norman, of Biddulph. He is also survived by 17, grandchildren and1 7 great grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. N. Stewart, pastor of Centralia United church, of which the deceased for many years had held an official position, being a iinember of the official board at the time of his death. When the church was destroyed by fire about thirteen years ago Mr. Mitchell was then the only surviving member of the building committee which offici­ ated when the church was erected in 1888. At the service on Tuesday a trio was sung by ‘ Messrs. Lloyd Hodgson, Homer Buswell and T. Boyes. A duett was also sung by Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson, The bearers were Messrs. Jas. Blair, Ernest Hicks, Homer Buswell, Cecil Skinner Otto Brown and James Oke. The flower bearers were three grand­ children and four great grandchild­ ren. Among those who were pre­ sent from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Foster and the former’s mother and Mrs. Axford, of Byron; Mr. Herbert Mitchell, Mrs. Sidney Andrew and grandson Donald Bor­ den, Miss Ada Mitchell, R.N., and Mrs. (Dr.) Bean, of London; Mr. and Mns. Webster and Kathleen, of Uxbridge; Mrs. Knight, of Melrose; Mr. and Mrs. John Blair, Thelma and Spencer; Mrs. Harvey Haskett and three sons; Thos Sceli and daughter Pearl, all of Lucan; Nelson and Wesley Hodgins and niece Miss Ada Hiodgins; Mrs. Geo. O’Neil and Mrs. Young, Mrs. Daniel O’Neil and daughter Addie, of London Twp.; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. 'Stanley Mitchell and Miss Clarissa Mitchell, lot Hensall. In­ terment took place in the Exeter cemetery. OUR Special? this week-end —Silverwood’? Ice Cream Bricks- AII Flavors 20c — at —— s Sandwich “The Place of Better Food” — Smokers’ Supplies — NEW TIME DANCE Friday, July 19th at 9 ij.m. Spruce Grove Danceland 3 Miles South, of Exeter on No, 4 Highway GOOD MUSIC Free Admission Free Parking Dancing 5 cents. Tax Paid EVERYBODY WELCOME CHAS. ISAAC, Proprietor Progressive & U. F. 0. Convention For Huron-Perth Will be held in Hensall Town Hall 'on Thurs., July 25th at two p.m. BUSINESS—First, Address, “The Stevens Manifesto’ by Mr. H. H. Hahn-on, Secy. U.F.O., Toronto. Se­ cond, Action of t'he. convention in re­ gard to alignment with the Recon­ struction Party. Third, of a candidate for the Federal Election. Nomination forthcoming shall standThe nominee chosen as an independent representative for Huron-Perth constituency, Win. Black, Seaforth, Pres. Jos. Forrest, Seaforth, Secy. SLIGHTLY IMPROVED Mr. David Rowciffe, who has confined to his bed for over weeks, was in a very critical dition on Saturday last but he has rallied and is showing signs* of im­ provement. Two nurses are in at­ tendance, Misses Doreen Westcott and Ina Jaques. i been two con* JAMES HANDFORD ILL M<r. James Handford, who on Sat­ urday, July 6th, celebrated his 96th • birthday, suffered a weak spell on Saturday last and is at present con­ fined to his bed in a rather serione ■ condition. Mr. Geo. Holman, of Goderich, visited with him on Tues­ day. Exeter Old Boys and Girls Association (Cut this out for future reference) OATS DOWN FOLLOWING STORM One of the worst electrical storms of the season passed over this dis­ trict Sunday afternoon and evening. Many* fields of oats, that gaye prom­ ise of being a record crotp*, were flat­ tened to the ground. Some of fields looked as though a heavy ler had gone over them. Corn barley suffered less severely, wheat, which is ripening fast, damaged Very little owing to stiffness of the straw. Gome of the farmers in Usborne reipiort all of their oats down while others report half or more. Many of the farmers say they had never seen the crops looking bettor than they were pre- A chimney on Was dis* the St., vlous to the storm, the residence of Mrs. J. 0. Snell struck and several bricks were lodged. The electric Jiffh/ts in home of Mrs. J. Kyle, Albert ware blown out. OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST 29th, 1935 the rol- and The was the 9 at 0 oc’lock First Prize Reading Lamp ....Reading .Lamp ....Reading Lamp .. .....Reading Lamp R. E. Hopper’s Furniture Store WEDNESDAY NIGHT GRAND STREET (WRNIVAL--P rises aw Parade to form at 8.30 at Huron First Prize Ladies’ Fancy Costume 4 lbs. Chocolates Ladies’ Comic Costume ....... 4 lbs. Chocolates Ladies’ National Costume.......4 lbs. Chocolates Ladies' Best Characterization Of Movie Actress First Prize 8 Ice Citeam bricks 8 Ide Oream bricks . 8 Ice Cream bricks 8 Ice Cream bricks Carving Set Group Group Group Group 1— under 25 years .. 2— 25 to 45 years .... 3— 45 to 70 years ... 4— 70 years & over ... Prizes on display at Second Prize Walnut End Table Walnut End Table .. Walnut End Table Walnut End Table tided for costtunes St.Corner Second Prize 2 lbs. Chocolates 2 lbs. Chocolates 2 lbs. Chocolates .... 4 lbs. 2 lbs. The residence of Mr. I-i, W. Doerr, Main St., was sold by public auction on Saturday last and was purchased by Mr, George Earl, >of Usborne, for $2,150. Mr. and Mrs. Doerr have moved with their family to Mitchell. Gent’s Fancy Costume ... Gent’s Comic Costume ... Gent’s Na.ttona.1 Costume Pest Animal Costume Best Comic Couple ... Best Step Dancer .... Best Comic hr Fancy Finder of Mysterious Finder of Mysterious Second Prize 4 Ice Cream bricks 4 Ice Cream bricks 4 Ice Cream bricks 4 Ice Cream bricks Granite Coffee Percolator 7 lb. Casing Back Bacon Kazoo* Band (not less than IS) l&t $5; 2nd. $3. “Mr. Exeter....,............... 10 lb. Picnic Ham “Miss Exeter” ................... 10 lb, Dinner Ham (Must be found on the dance floors,) OLD BOYS’ PUBLICITY COMMITTEE