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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-09-26, Page 1— JUST ARRIVED — J l Announcement! ! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th ph.ne 32 Jones & May Phone 32 Mr. Miller of the La Salle Tailoring Co., Toronto, will be at this store this Thursday taking orders for Men’s Made- to-Measure Suits. Order your suit from his great selec­ tion of new cloths. The prices are $19.50 & $22.50 up . Men’s Winter Overcoats OXFORD GREYS, BROWNS AND NAVYS PRICED AT $15.00, $17.00, $18.00 and $20.00 Let us show you the new Winter Over-coats. You will like the new cloths, and the style of them. Fall Furnishings for the Home we have a large stock of Congoleum, Linoleum and Axminster rugs, oilcloths, linoleums, window, Blinds, curtain nets and draperies at very low prices. Room size Axminter Rugs, Barrymore Brand, fast colors to clear at greatly re­ duced prices. Axminster Mats on Sale at $2.19 each Axminster Mats 27 inches by 54 inches, good quality and patterns our regular $2.95 lines on sale this week at $2.19 Each We have a few odd Ladies’ and Misses’ Knitted Suits to clear at half price or less LADIES’, MISSES’ AND GIRLS’ WINTER COATS IN NEW STYLES AND LOW PRICES Superior Chain Store Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Fry’s Cocoa ........................... 1-2 lb. tin 19c. Maple Leaf Salmon ........... 1-2 lb. tin 16c. Chicken Haddie ................... 2 tins for 25c. New Mincemeat (Happy Vale) 2 lbs. 25c. Rice Krispies ............................. 2 pkgs. 23c. Castle Floor Wax..................... 1 lb tin 25c. Oxo Cubes...................small 10c.; large 25c. Christie’s Ritz Biscuits ......... per pkg. 15c. SALADA TEA—Watch for coupon for elephant in London papers. -------- It Pays to Use -------- Royal Purple Poultry Concentrate Actual figures given us by four local farmers for last winter’s egg results Farmer No. 1: Kept 200 Hens Average daily egg production f*o,r Dec., Jan., Feb., Mar., was 97 or 50 per cent, of 'flock. Farmer No. 3: Kept 262 Hens His average was slightly .higher; 16.6 eggs a day .or 64 per cent. Farmer No. 3: Average was approximately 65 per cent Taking the lowest average of the above 3 farmers here are the 'results: He fed his 200 hens in 3 weeks the following—5<00 lbs. chop value $5.00; 100 lbs. Concentrate value $3.75; 10 bushels of wheat, value $6.0*0; oyster shell and cod liver oil 60c.; total $15.35. The average price of eggs during the above four months last year was 24s. a dozen. Thus we have 97 eggs for 2T days at 24c. a dozen is $40.74; net profit is $40.74 less $15.35 is $125.49 or $1.21 a day. Farmer Nos. 2 and 3 have a larger percentage, they fed in addition to the above formula, 2 pails of milk daily. Their daily, pnofit was $1463 per day. Farmer No. 4 kept 165 hens and did not feed Concentrate; his average for 4 months was less than 30 per cent. Compare these figures with your own flook; arid see the difference. Traquair’s Hardware Struck by Shot-Put Master Trim Walter was accident­ ally struck while students were practicing the shot-put at the Exeter school Wednesday afternoon of last week. The twelve pound weight struck the lad between the r.ibs and the thigh and gave him quite a shock. He was brought to the of­ fice -of Dr. Fletcher and fortunately no bones were broken. Ke was laid up for several days. Mr. E. J. Shat>tori, Who has been in Victoria Hospital, London, with a split knee-cap the ve-sult of an ac­ cident, returned to> his home Tues­ day afternoon. Men’s Velour Hats In dark Grey, Navy and Brown to match the new Overcoats. Priced at $2.00, $2.95, and $3.50 PRESENTATIONS Miss Rosa Dearing, bride-elect of this month, "was the recipient of two beautiful gifts by the U-Go-I-Go class the A. Y. p. A. anti the W. A. of the Trivitt Memorial Church, who met at the home of Mrs. Hunt on Wed­ nesday night last. Mrs. Tanton made a few brief remarks and Mrs. Bruce Tuckey presented the bride­ to-be with an occasional chair and a chesterfield pillow. Refreshments were served and a social time enjoy­ ed. Remanded on Rail James Gormley, of Stephen Twp., was remanded a wee’s: on $500 per­ sonal bond when he appeared before F. G. Weir, J. P., at Goderich on Friday on a charge of theft. When County Constable Ferguson was call­ ed to the Stephen Township home of Mrs. Norah Maloney to investigate a' week old theft, ho eJalms to have found the stolen goods, a gold watch and two rings in the pocket of Gormley, the hired man, Miss Dorothy tiavls has talven a position as stenographer at the Hydro office succeeding Miss Rosa Dearing, who has resigned. HONOR BRIDE-ELECT Miss Gertrude Francis was hostess on Tuesday evening to a delightful miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Mildred Rowe, bride-elect. Over forty guests were pleasantly entertained with games and contests during the evening. Little Miss Helen Shapton, as a messenger, brought a telegram for Miss Rowe telling her to; go to the living room where she discovered a decorated table laden with gifts with a pretti­ ly decorated umbrella made very at­ tractive with silver streamers and little silver bells. After the gifts had been opened and displayed Mil­ dred very effectively thanked the doners for the kindly expression in their beautiful gifts. Dainty re­ freshments were served by the hostess. rP STOLEN CAR DITCHED Jack Smith, aged 17, of London, was arrested late Sunday night by Traffic Officer, Wm. Robinson, near Elginfield, after running a stolen car into the ditch. Smith was at Goderich where he stole a car be­ longing to/ G. L. Parsons. Traffic Officers between Goderich and Lon­ don were notified to be on the look­ out. Traffic Officer Lever trailed the car from Clinton to Brucefield Where he lost brack of it. Traffic Officer Robinson picked up the trail at Exeter and was still trailing the machine when travelling at 80 miles an hour, it attempted to make the Elgin'field .curve, and took to the ditch. Smith was arrested and taken to Goderich. On Tuesday af­ ternoon he attempted to escape from the Goderich jail. Alone in a div­ ision oif cells in the jail Smith drag­ ged three cots into the yard and stacked them against the outside wall Although the cots were two feet short of the toip of the 20-foot wall Smith had climbed to the top of his make-shift ladder and was about to attempt to scramble to free­ dom where he was discovered by Mr. Reynolds, the governor of the jMl. The lad had admitted steal-* ing three cars in three days. Mis trit 1 will come up for hearing on Tht rsday. EXETER COUNCIL Monday, September 23, ’35 A regular meeting of the Muni­ cipal Council was held with Coun­ cillors Hern and Rivers absent. The minutes of the meeting held Septem­ ber 9th, 1935, were read and adopt­ ed on njotion of Morley and Ro.ul- Stcn. Carried, A letter from the office of the Re­ lief Department, London, regarding a person on relief moving from one municipality to another and refer­ ring to clauses of the Government’s Act respecting such cases. The following accounts were read and ordered paid: R. G. Seldon, ce­ ment, lime and salt for cairns, $11.- 50; Harry Smith, labor, R&B. $7.50 Ed. J. Coom.be, labor R&B, $8.50. Passed on motion of Morley and Roulston and carried. Adjournment by Morley. Jos. Senior, Clerk BLAZE STARTS IN STACK A spark from the blower during threshing operations on the farm of Mr. Louis Johns, 3rd concession of Stephen, started a fire in the straw stack Tuesday shortly otter six o’clock and but for the heroic ef­ forts of the workmen a serious fire might have resulted. Mr. Cliff Hill was operating a steam threshing machine and the men were just cleaning up. the ground after thresh­ ing a stack when Mr. Hill saw a spark in the blower. He immediate­ ly closed down the machine, blew a warning with the whistle and the workmen with the water on hand and with wet sacks tackled the fire which had started in the top of the straw stack, the flames of which were ascending several feet in the air. Fortunately they were able to subdue the flames with little dam­ age being done. It was a close call. THE LATE MRS. MITCHELL The death took place at her home lot 1, concession 2, McGillivray Tp., on Friday of last week of Mrs. Mil­ ton Mitchell, aged 46 years, 11 months and 24 days. Mrs. Mitch­ ell’s death came as a surprise throughout the community as she had been ailing only a few hours. Her maiden name was Minnie Bayn­ ham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baynham, of Centralia. She was born in McGillivray, near Mt. Car­ mel and 26 years ago was united in marriage with her now bereaved husband. Three children also sur­ vive, Kenneth, Leonard and Joyce, the youngest -being seven" years of age. She is also survived by 'her parents, two sisters and three broth­ ers, Mrs, Fred Lane, Seldon, Sask.; Mrs. W. R. Thompson, of Wollesley, Sask.; Walter Baynham, of Winni­ peg; Maxwell, of Toronto and Lloyd of Wingham. Mrs. Mitchell was highly esteemed throughout the community and was a member of the I. 0. F„ London. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, con­ ducted by Rev. Robt, N. Stewart, of Centralia, interment in Exeter cem­ etery. ATTEND FUNERAL A number from this community were at Atwood on Friday after­ noon last attending the funeral of the late Samuel Peters, which took place firrim the residence of his son, Mr. Harold Peters, eighth conces­ sion of Elma Township. The de­ ceased was in his ,91st year. He was a native of Cornwall, England, and after coming to Canada fifty two years ago with his i'fe and family he located near Listowel where he lived for two years.From there the family moved to Woodham and later to Walkerton and six years later moved back to Elma township settling on the farm Where his son Harold still resides. His wife predeceased him in April, 1925 at the age of 74 years. Deceased was formerly a Methodist but since church union has been a member of Atwood United church. He is sur­ vived by one daughter and two sons Mrs, John Longmire, of Goderich; Harold, of Atwood, and Wiliam, of Hamilton. iDeceased was a great lover of flowers and was highly es­ teemed throughout the community as was evidenced by a large num­ ber who attended the funeral Friday afternoon. Among those from this community who attended the fun­ eral were: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rundle and two daughters, of Woodham; Messrs. Jos. May Alfred Hicks, John Andrew, Mrs. J. Blair, Arthur Rob­ inson, Mr .and Mrs. Melvin King Mr. and Mrs. J< M< Southcott. ZURICH FAIR HAS RECORD ATTENDANCE The attendance at the Zurich Fair Tuesday afternoon broke all records. The gate receipts‘were around $100 ahead of last year and were an all- time high. The weather was ideal for the occasion, and the showing in all lines was exceptionally gopd. The indoor exhibits were very attractive with a good showing of fruit. There was also a fine showing in the domestic science department. Some cf the finest horses in the district were shown and there was a gpod showing oif cattle, sheep, hogs and ultry. The Dashwood band provided the music. The horse races drew the attraction of many. There were a great many conces­ sions on the grounds. Several tents doing a gambling business were clos­ ed by provincial police early in the afternoon. The results of the judging were as follows: HORSES General parpose Brood mare, A. Mellick, Gelinas & Son; fcal, Wm. Decker, A. Mel­ lick; 1 year old, Wm. Decker, A. Mellick; 2 year old, Wm. Decker, R. Snowden; span mares or geld­ ings in harness and wagon, William Decker. Agricultural Brood mare, N. Keys & Son, H. Bowden; foal, H. Bowden, Gelinas & Son; 1 year old, N. Keys & Son, W. Truemner; 2 year old, W. Brock, N. Keys & Son; 3 year old, W. Brock, R. Snowden; span mares or geldings in harness and wagon, R. J. Scott, W. Brock. Heavy Draught 2 year old, Webster Bros.; 3 year old, M. Russell; span mares or geld­ ings in harness and wagon, J. Scott, Webster Bros. Roadster Brood mare, H. Krueger, George Brown; foal, E. Merner, G. Brown; span mares or geldings in harness and wagcn, Currie & Tervitt, J. Mar­ tin; single roadster in harness and buggy, Currie & Tervitt and 2nd; lady driver, Currie & Tervitt. Fred Thiel special for best three horses in any township, Jas. Scott. J. W. Merner special for best foal, Agricultural and General Purpose classes, W. .Decker, .; Massey-Harris special for best General Purpose team, W. Decker. Stade & Weido special for best horse any class, R. J. Scott, Menno Oesch special best halter broke colt, Wm. DecKer. George Hess special for team of heavy draught horses, Jas. Scott. Wei. Johnston special for‘driving"' horse, Carrie & Tervitt. Judge—Arc-hie Haas. CATTILE Registered Durham—cow in milk or in calf, R. M. Peck, W. Oestrich­ er; yearling heifer, R. M. Peck. W- Oestricher; 2 year old heifer, Wm. Oestricher, R. M. Peck; bull calf, R. M. Peck, W. Oestricher and 3rd; heifer calf, W. Oestricher and 2nd, R. M. Peck; 1 year old bull, WTm. Oestricher, R. M. Peck. Beef Type Grades, any breed— milk c-ow in calf or giving milk, A. Pfaff and 2nd; Fred Haberer; heif­ er, 2 years old, A. Pfaff and 2nd; heifer, one year old, A. Pfaff and 2, F. Haberer; heifer calf, O. Battler; steer, 2 years old, F. Haberer and 2nd; A. Pfaff; steer, 1 year old, A. Pfaff, F. Haberer, A. Pfaff; fat cow or heifer, F. Haberer; Johnson and Kalbfleisoli special, A. Pfaff. Holstein—Milk cow in calf or giv­ ing milk, Wm. Sparks; heifer, 2 yrs, ■old, Wm. Sparks; .heifer, 1 yr. old, Wm. Sparks and 2nd; heifer calf, Wm. Sparks and 2nd. Jersey—Milk cow in calf or giv­ ing milk, G. E- Timmins and 2nd; heifer! 2 yrs, old, G. E. Timmins and 2nd; heifer, 1 yr. old, G. E. Tim­ mins and 2nd; .heifer calf, G. E. Timmins and 2nd. (Continued on page 4,) KIRKTON’S FBA'LGL FAIR Tuesday and Wednesday OCTOBER 1st and 2nd SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Lady Driver, 1st prize by The Robert Simpson Co. A Silver Plated Comport value $9.00 School Parade and Drill Speeding in the ring Open Trot or Pace Farmers* Trot or Pace Running Race Relay Race on Horseback Foot Races Obstacle Race Stunt Performing On Horeback WOODHAM FIFE AND DRUM BAND IN ATTENDANCE Admission—-Adults 25c.; Children 10c. HUGH BERRY, President AMOS DOUPE, Sec’y.-Treas. Woodham, P. D. Kirkton, P. O. A Fresh Assortment of Neilson’s Chocolates pound box 50c Grieve’s Sandwich Shoppe “The Place of Better Food” —- Smokers’ Supplies —1 KITCHEN SHOWER A kitchen shower was held for Miss Etta Chambers of Thames Road at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers .in town one evening re­ cently. Mr. J. Chambers and Mr, Ted Cham'bers, of Crediton, acted as the bride and groom and presented the gifts to the bride-to-ne. Games and contests were enjoyed after which lunch was served. TO SINK NEW TEST HOLE Drilling for water on the farm of Mr. Nelson Kestle south of Exeter has been abandoned after the sink­ ing of five test holee. After sink­ ing four small Poles to. a depth of about sixty feet by the International Water Supply Company of Fort Erie the company installed a larger out­ fit and drilled an eight inch hole for a depth of eight-five feet to solid r-ock. Water was found between the 40 and 50 foot level but not in sufficient quantity for the amount required. The company have now moved their outfit to the street three blocks east of Main street and north of Huron street where they will sink another test well. Reconstruction Party Meetings SEAFORTH: SAT. SEPT. 28th at 8.30 p.m. SPEAKERS H. H. Hannan, Toronto R. J. McMillan, Seaforth Opposition candidates invited to speak at all these meetings, CREDITON: MON. SEPT. 30th at 8.30 p.m. SPEAKERS Forest, Hannan & McMillan ZURICH: MON. SEPT. 30th at 8.30 p.m. SPEAKERS Black, McMillan & R. J. Scott James Street Harvest Home Festival SUNDAY, OCTOBER Gtll The Women’s Association of James .St. United Church will observe their Annual Harvest Home Festival. Mr. Page, the pastor, will conduct both services. There will be a men’s choir with Master Roy Allison, of London, as soloist. Roy is eleven years old and was gold medal winner at the re­ cent Canadian. National Exhibition. He will sing at both services. TUESDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 8th The W. A. will bring the Medlyn Concert ‘Company of St. Thomas, to the church for a splendid entertain­ ment. There are six artists in the company. The program will consist of vocal solos, and duetts, readings, vibraharp selections and a Scottish ntertainer in costume. Admission: 25c. and 15c.