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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-07-18, Page 8THURSDAY, JURY 18th, 1935 For Old Home Week... A Bonat Permanent Wave that will eliminate your hair worries for th‘e remainder of the summer. Simplicity of operation combined with the Bonat revitalizing process assures perfect results in the shortest possible time. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phone 231w This shoppe will be closed from July 15 to July 26 inclusive. H. M. SMITH BEAUTY SHOPPE Seeds, Plants, Trees W. L. Clark, of Leamington, Ont., will be in Exeter, at the Central Hotel, during the Old Boy’s Reunion July 27, 28, 29 and 30th in the in­ terests off Seeds, Plants and Trees. Will be glad to see anyone interested during these days. Mr. Clark has "eold millions of pounds cif seed and millions of plants and trees. When you think of seeds, think of W. )L. Clark. He grew the first Melons in the district for Commercial purposes. He shipped the first car-load of onions out of Leamington. He owns an up-to-date Seed Store. He has lectured in nearly every large city on the North American Continent, on plant life and kindred subjects. If interested in any of the above you should see W. L. Clark during his stay at the Central Hotel, Exeter, July 27, 28, 29, and 30.” W. L. CLARK INVITED The orchestra of Caven Presby­ terian Sunday School under the leadership of Mr. Harry Gidley has been invited to' lead the service iof song at Knox Presbyterian Church Bayfield next Sunday evening. HOUSE RENTED Dr. and Mrs. Gunn (Anna Martin) and children, of Calgary and Rev. Allan Cranston, Mrs. Cranston (Nit- to Martin) and children, of Welland, have rented the home <oif Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howey, furnished, for Old Home Week. A TALL PLANT Wong’s Cafe has a potted ger­ anium in the window that measures 7 feet tall. The several branches cf the plant are. supported by sticks. The plant contains fifteen blooms. The plant is several years old but it was cut down last year. It is well worth stopping to look at. OPEN AIR MEDICINE SHOW An open air free concert by a travelling medicine man and a pet bear was put on in Harvey Bros, mill yard Friday and Saturday evenings and attracted quite a crowd. The bear did some wrestling and boxing stunts that were quite amusing and the entertainer kept the crowd in good humor. We understand he dis­ posed of a fair amount of herb med­ icine. BOWLING JITNEY At the weekly bowling tourney ton the local greens Friday evening last the rink composed of H. C. Carey, F, A. May, W. E. Sanders and R. G. (Seldon, skip, were the winners. After three games of ten ends each had been played the above rink was tie with Warren May, J. M. South- cott, H. Creech and Geo. Anderson, skip with two wins plus one. Two extra ends were played to- decide the winners. The Thames Road Famers’ Club have received their twine. Custom­ ers please call and get same as early as possible. We are also; booking or­ ders for home-mixed fertilizer or prepared. P. Passmore, Sec’y. FOR SALE—Aberdeen Angus bull 3-year-old, right in every way. A. G. Alexander, Kippen R.R. 2. ltp. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS OF USBORNE The Cotuncil requestis the rate­ payers to cut the weed® opposite their own frontage to save expense. Council will undertake to cut the sideroad®. Hy. Strang, Clerk STRAYED---Onto the "Smith” grass farm, Concession 9, Usborne Township about six weeks ago, a yearling steer. Owner may have same by proving ownership and paying ex­ penses, Apply1 to Warren Brock, Granton, R.R. No.l. TENDERS WANTED For the shingling of the School of S. S. No. 3, Stephen. For further particulars apply to Wilfred Shapton phone 17r3, Crediton. HOUSE TO RENT—-A storey and a half brick house on Huron Street With all modern conveniences. Pos- elven August the first. Ap­ ply at Times-Advocate. 7-4-3tp. CHOICE YOUNG /SHORTHORN BULL FOR SALE-—dark red 18 mos of age. Wm. Oestricher, Cloverdale Stock Farm, Crediton, Ont. FOR SALE—I have listed for sale eeveral fully modern houses. If you have any intention -of buying a house let us ehow you these.—C. V. Pick­ ard, phone 165, Exeter. Mrs. D. Raeman, and son Jack, of Toronto, visited her brother in De* ________ trolt and called on Mr. and Mrs. W. -Several rebuilt and'?; last week. Miss Marjorie Medd returned with them to Toron­ to for a visit. FOR SALE- ,anolosed oil stoves 2, 3 and 4 burn­ er, Apply to W. J. Melville. Exeter Markets Wheat 70c. Manitoba's Best $2.40 Welcome Flour $2.40 Low Grade Flour $28.00 a ton Bran $25.00 a ton Shorts $26.00 a ton Mixed Chop $25.00 a ton Govt, (standard screening Chop $22.00 a ton. Creamery Butter 25c, Dairy Butter 18C-21C Eggs A large 17c. Eggs B 15c. Eggs C 13c. Hogs $8.50 The Orangemen from t-hi® com­ munity attended the ,12th of July in Wingham. Miss June Gordon, iof Toronto, is holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Southcott. Miss Grace Ferris, of Courtland, spent the -week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Cook, Misses Mabel Hay and Hazel Smith are holidaying for two week® at Grand Bend. Mrs. Ed. Campbell, who has been ill f r s?nie time, is at present in a critical condition. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Cann.j Bruce, Stewart and Pearl spent Sun­ day at port Stanley. Rev. C. J. and Mrs. Moorhouse visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce on Monday. Rev. and Mrs. A. Page and son John are at present holidaying in the Lake of Bays district. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Perkins mo­ tored to Port Stanley on Sunday and to- Granton on Tuesday. Miss Doris Salter was able to be up town Tuesday for the first time since her recent illness. Miss Gladys Pen/hale, of London, is holidaying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Penhale f-or tw-o weeks Mr. Wm. Mitchell visited during the past week in St. Marys, West Nis- souri, London Township and Lucan. Dr. and Mrs. A. Snell, o-f Toron­ to, visited with Mr. -and Mi’s. T. O. Southcott the forepart of the week. Mrs. Geo. Campbell, of Kiilarney, Manitoba, is visiting her brother-in- law Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Paisley return­ ed Friday last from their honeymoon trip through the Thousand Islands. Mr. and Mrs. K. Sweetman accom­ panied by the former’s another, vis­ ited with friends in town Thursday last. Mrs. Eyre, Mr. and Mrs. W- Rowe and two children, of London, were guests of Mrs. Egan one day last week. Miss L. M. Jeckell is confined to her home through illness. Her sis­ ter, Mrs. Howe, is at present staying with her. Miss Patsy Russell and Douglas Pryde are visiting with Neil and Gwenneth Jones at "The Mayflower” Grand Bend. Mrs. A. Dale has returned to Exe­ ter after attending the Old Boys Re­ union at St. Thomas, and visiting with friends. Messrs. M. W. Pfaff, E. M. Dig- nan, Wm. Frayne and W. E. Mid­ dleton are in Hamilton attending the Masonic Grand Lodge. Mrs. B. L. Patterson and -daugh­ ter Dorothy, of Rainy River, are visiting with the formers brother. Mr. S. B. and Mrs. Taylor. Mr. Arthur Lumley, of Evansville, Indiana, and Mrs. (Dr.) C. C. Lum­ ley, of St. Thomas, visited at Mr. W. C. Pearce’s on Thursday last. Mrs. Batson and Miss Adeline Bat­ son return.ed to t'beir home in Tor­ onto Tuesday after visiting with the former’s son, J. W. and Mrs. Bat­ son. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Lloyd and two children Shirley and Beverley, of To­ ronto, vis/ited at the home of Mr. L. Day and are at present holidaying at Grand Bend. Mrs. (Dr.) W. E. Weeke® and son Billy left on Monday to visit with relatives in Vancouver, Her sister Mrs. Kathleen Smith is also on her way home from Australia. Mrs. Thos. Harvey returned to her home Sunday after visiting for two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. B-us- .well at Lucknow. Miss (Helen Bus­ well came with her on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis and (family, of Toronto, motored up from Toronto, Saturday. Mr. Davis return­ ed home Monday while the others are remaining on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kenna, of (Stratford, and Miss Edna Down, of Woodstock, a returned missionary from India, visited on Saturday last with Rev. J. W. and Mrs. Down, Mr. and Mrs. John Rutledge and two children, iof Waterford, visited with Mrs. Rutledge’s father, Mr. Wm. Rivers over the week-end. They are at present visiting in Zurich. Mfes Lucille McNamee, of Lucan, visited with Miss Helen Dlgnan on Sunday. Miss McNamee assisted the Main St. church choir at the union services morning and evening. THE EXETER-TIMES-ADVOCATE CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. S. Moore Gordon, B.A., B.D. Minister Mrs. J. G. Cochrane, organist 10 a.m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.—Rev. W. A. Young, Hensall Evening service withdrawn. UNION SERVICES Main St. and James St. United Churches Rev. A. E. Elliott in charge The Main St. Choir under the direc- tcn of Miss Huston will lead the ser­ vice of song. 10 a.m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.—James Street 7 p.m.—Main Street. Thursday at 8 'o’clock union prayer meeting in Main St. Church. Kindly note that the services on Sunday, July 28, Old Home Week will be held at 10.30 in the morn­ ing instead of 11 o”clock. TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt. Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir-Leader, Mr. Middlemlss 10 a.m.—Sunday School and Rector’s Bible Class 10 a.m.—U-Go-I-Go Class 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer & Sermon 7 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon 8 p.m.—Wednesday—Prayer Service THE GREAT WEST LIFE ASSURANCE CO. Offers up-to-date contracts to meet every insurance need. We welcome inquiries Insurance of all kinds C. V. PICKARD Phone 165, Exeter Summer Dresses We have in stock all the new summer styles and shades in Ladies’ Dresses Full length navy silk crepe coats. Also House Dresses, Smocks, Hoovers, Lingerie, Hose and Children’s Dresses. WARD’S LADIES’ WEAR Look your Best for Old Home Week with a SHELTON PERMANENT WAVE M. Russell Phone 245 Last Call for LOW SUMMER PRICES Prices on D. & H. Cone Clean­ ed Anthracite will advance soon. Better put in your order to-day JAS. P. BOWEY Coal & Coke Phone 157 Sun Life Representative LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Va'le, of Washington D. C., and daughters Margaret and Eliza­ beth and Mrs. H. Colborne, iof God­ erich and her daughter Gwen, of Toronto, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Medd last week. Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher and daugh­ ter Mary, returned Mio-nday after holidaying for two weeks at Wasaga Beach. Dr. Upton, who was in charge of tihe doctor’s practice dur­ ing the latter’s absence, has returned to .his duties in London. Mrs. R. E. Davis, of Toronto, spent the forepart of the week visit­ ing wibhi Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Davis. She left here to visit at her old home in Strathroy. Mr. Davis, who is with the Canadian Bank of Com­ merce in Toronto is relieving at Trenton. At the union service® in Main St. church Sunday morning the Main St. Male Quartette, comprising James Francis, F. Wildfong, Harold and Gerald Skinner, sang a (selection. At the evening service in James St. church Rev. Mr. Elliott and Miss H. Dignan sang a duett. The local canning factory has been a busy spot during the past week stated last week that the crop was stated last week that the cdop was none too good. While some of the .fields have not been up to expecta­ tion others have turned out well and the factory has been running long hour® to- keep up with the supply. MRS. DOE is no longer wrinkled and worried, She uses Cress Corn and Cress Bunion Salve, At Brown­ ing’s Drugstore, Exeter; Si Get your supply of Flags and Bunting while we have an assortment. Plain bunting in red white and blue at per yard 10c. Tri colored bunting per yard 20c, Flags in various sizes at 10c, 12 l-2ci 20c and 25c. Do your share to brighter up the old town. STRAW HATS IN THE LATEST STYLES You will need one for the hot weather. Priced at $1.25 and $1.50. MEN’S BATHING SUITS In styles young men like. These are wool. Priced at $1.50 to $1.95 all WHITE STRIPED TROUSERS In neat brown or black tripes. A cool pant for hot weather. All sizes. Per Pair $1.95 HATCHWAY UNDERWEAR Hatchway no button underwear for boys and men. Cool and comfortable. Boys 75c Mens $1.0Q All Summer Dresses Greatly Reduced Price Every summer dress on odr racks has been greatly reduced in price. We still have a good assortment to select from. The low prices should interest you. GROCERY SPECIALS 50 PAIR OF CHILDREN’S SANDALS In brown canvas with rubber soles. Sizes 7 to IO1/}. Very low priced at Per Pair 59c MEN’S WHITE AND BLACK AND WHITE SHOES They are both selling well and come in the newest styles. Priced at $2.95 to $3.50 TERRY CLOTH PULLOVERS In short or long sleeves, colors yellow and white. Very new and popular. , Boys $1.10 Mens $1.50 MEN’S WHITE BROADCLOTH SHIRTS With separate or attached collar. Forsythe or Arrow make at $1.55 and $1.95 CHERRIES:—Cherries are now at their best. Your order will be appreciated and , promptly attended to. I I CORN STARCH Durham 2 pkgs .... 19c ORANGE MARMALADE large jar . . . 25c CANNING SEASON IS NOW ON Let us supply your wants Fruits Jars—pts. and qts. Rubber Rings & Zinc Rings at Lowest Prices CERTO For Jams and Jellies per bottle . . 29c SHU-MILK per bottle . . 25c Wonderful LAUNDRY SOAP 8 bars for . . . 25c SALT YOUR HAY 100 lbs. fine .... 45c 100 lbs. coarse . . 55c SUGAR Our Price is Still 10 lbs for . . 52c.WASHING SODA per pkg .... 5cMAGIC COFFEE Excellent Coffee Always Fresh per pound . . . 29c Kellogg’s CORN FLAKES 2 pkg...... 15c KELLOGG BRAN FLAKES per pkg . . . 10c I Southcott Bros. Mrs, Carrie Knfg-ht, olf California, formerly of Exeter, visited in town last week and expects to return again for Old Home Week. MEETS DEATH IN MOTOR ACCIDENT Grandson of Former Usborne Resi­ dent Killed in Crash Between Motorcycle and Car. Leslie Peart, son of Wm. Peart, of Eramosa Township, and a grand­ son o-f Samuel Peart, a former resi­ dent of Zion in Usborne Township, was almost instantly killed in a crash between a motorcycle and an automobile in the village of Rock­ wood. The deceased, aged 2(2, was riding a motorcycle on the Main St. of Rockwiotod when his machine fig­ ured in a collision with an automo­ bile. The motorcycle struck- the right side of the car, and young Peart went backwards onto' the pavement. Hi® head was badliy crushed. The funeral was held on (Sunday, July 7th, and was one oif the largest funerals ever held in Eramosa Township. Friends were present from Toronto, Guelph, Sud­ bury, Exeter, Palmerston, Mitchell, Erin, St, Marys, Welland, Fergus, Elora, Galt and Rockwood. Hundreds of young people were present to pay their last tribute, of respect to the deceased, he being very popular with the young people of the iStone church of which- he was a member taking part in a number o-f their dramatic plays. Rev, W. J. Taylor! brought comfort to- the family who were so suddenly stricken with overwhelm­ ing grief and Mrs. Frank Hall sang ah appropriate solo- "Jesus Lover of My Soul.” Beautiful floral tributes carried by several of his boy friends bore -mute testimony to the friend­ ships (he enjoyed. The deceased was born on the farm now occupied by his parents' besides whom one sister Clara, one brother John and a host of sorrowing friends survive, At the inquest into his death the jury re­ turned a, verdict of accidental death. ni Old Home Week Specials A complete line of gent’s summer apparel. New Shirts, Ties, Socks, Hats, Caps, Etc A DISCOUNT ALLOWED ON ALL SUITS ORDERED NOW QUALITY. SERVICE AND REASONABLE PRICES Dresses & Suits Tailor Pressed 79c ALL GARMENTS NOW 79C Total Eclipse of Moon A total eclipse of the moon was clearly visible in Western Ontario Monday night. At 10,12 p.m. a dark shadow began to cross' the sur­ face of the moon and continued until the eclipse was total about midnight. Celebrate Birthdays Mrs. Wm. WhiteCord quietly ob­ served her 91st birthday on Monday of this week. Her daughter, Mrs. King, of Forest, spent the day with her. Mrs, Egan entertained a few friends on Tuesday evening in honor of her 72nd birthday. Mns, Ferguson, Tor­ onto, was with her for the occasion and will remain for a few days. HI >1 I irn James Street W. M. S. 'The July meeting of thie W. M. S. of the James Street United Church was held at the home of Mrs, F. Sharpe on Thursday afternoon. The meeting opened by singing and tpray- tn with the president in the chair. Answer to roll call was "My Favorite Hymn.” It was decided to have the August meeting on the ohiurch lawn followed by a picnic lunch and games. Mrs. M. Heywood took charge of the program and gave a reading. Mr®, Kyle gave a reading on "Milestones" followed by a tem­ perance talk by Miss M. Hunter and a reading by Mrs. Conl'tis. (A Vote of thanks was moved by Mrs. Kyle and seconded by Mrs, Treble to Mrs. Sharpe for the kindly invitation to her home.