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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-10-24, Page 3» I THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 1935 J-——-..... ............................ .......IN. .............-........ Diamond Jubilee of 50 YEARS AGO Greenway United Church The earliest record of a Metho­dist commension in this^ section dates back to the year I860, when a primitive Methodist service was held in the Bethel Church, in the Mark’s settlement. In 1875, dur­ ing the pastorate of Rev. Mr. Palmer it was decided to build a church, much of the credit for the enthusi­ asm and success of the project iB due to Mr. J.jT. Wilson and especi­ ally his son W. J. Wilson, who had returned from some years spent in Boston, Mass., his soul on fire with zeal for the Master’s work. He had built a store here in the woods and called it the “Boston House” hence for many years - this was know as the Boston appointment and after union in 18&£ was connected with the Grand Bend Circuit. The amount of money raised for building pur­ poses was $428.50, while the site and nearly all the lumber was don­ ated. The church can truly be cal­ led the United church for its history has been unique in this respect, hav­ ing received members from the many others churches in the com­ munity. Mr. W. S. Supt., for over Jennie Wilson, the first organist. Later Miss Rose Brophey (now Mrs. W. T. Ulens) was appointed and she organized the first choir. The Ladies’ Aid was organised Jn 1892, the Epworth League in 1898 and the W. M. S. in 1900 with Mrs. Frank Ulens, Mrs. J. McWilliams and Mrs. (Rev.) J. W. Baird, respectively, as presidents In 18'97, during the pastorate of Rev. G. H. Thompson, the need of a new church was felt to be urgent so a building committee was ap­ pointed. Rev. T. T. George of Dela­ ware was the architect and Mr. Will Mellin did the carpentry work. The dedication of the new church took place on January 16th, il898, when Rev. S. Bond, President o'f London Conference preached the dedicatory sermon. The estimate cost of' the church was $3,900. During the pastorate of Rev. T. A. Steadman the interior of the church was decorated and new heating and lighting systems installed. In June 1925, during the pastorates of Rev. W. J. Main,es and Rev Mr. Grant of the Corbett Presbyterian church, the two churches were united to be­ come the 'Greenway United Church of Canada of Grand Bend Circuit. The manse was built at Grand Bend and thus the ministers since union have lived there, when formerly they lived at Corbett. In 19 27 a large,, closed shed and kitchen was built, the . total cost be­ ing a little over $4,000.00. The W .A. donated $1,100.00. This yean the interior of the church auditorium was re-decorated and renovated. Much credit is due to the committee in charge. Rev. J. W. Johnson of Crediton preached the re-dedicatory service on October 6.* The pastors who served here since union in 1884 were as follows: Rev. J. Deacon 1884-188'7; Probationers, Rew. J. Huisser and Houston; Rev. J. E. Holmes 1(890-1893; Rev. J. H. Chant 1893-1895; Rev. G. H. Thom­ son 18915-1898; Rev. J. W. Baird 1'898-190'1; Rev. A. Thibadeau 1901- 1904; Rev. J. T. Sutcliffe 1904-1907 “ _ Steadman 1907-1910; Thompson 1910-1913; Cooke 1913-1915; Rev. 1915-1919; Rev. D. W.— J. Jacik'son, of J. Wilson was the first S. having served faithfully twenty years, and Mies October 22, 1885 Captain Geo. Kemp, of Hamilton, formerly of Exeter, was in town last week. He has slight intentions of becoming a resident of Exeter again. Mr, J, Campbell, who has been senior law student in the office of Messrs. Hudspeth & Lindsay has taken a similiar posi­ tion in the offee of Mr. B. V. Elliott, of Exeter. Mr, John Dew, of Usborne, has purchased from Mr, John- Dearing one hundred acres o'f land in the 4th con. of Stephen for $4,000. Messrs. Pickard and Spicer ship­ ped 23 fowls to Montreal last week from their yards of thoroughbred stock. Mr. N. J. Clarke and family have moved into town and are occupying the residence on William street late­ ly. vacated by Mr. J.-Matheson. Mr. J* A Hayes has opened a res­ taurant and boarding house in Jas. Swenertonrs new block. In the County jail report from the year 1884, 14. Number commit­ ted during the year 61. Mr. John Camm, of Winchelsea, was (returning home from Exeter on Monday with a load of shingles when one of the bunches fell off and in turning around to go back for it he fel off the lo|id and was so .badly in­ jured 'that no hopes are entertained for relief supplies $'10,00; S. J. Pym, add’jn services Tax arrears $15.83; Earl Shapton, treasurer, grant to Plowman’s Association. $10.00; J. M. Roberts, County Clerk, Usborne share hospital expenses $20.10; for weed cutting-—Arthur Rhode, $3.90 Fred Cole $17.50; W. Hodgert $17.- 50; Geo. Fletcher 70c.; John Hod- gert $4.00; Clarence Ford $3,001 John jiohns $3.00. For trucking, C. Smith $11.50; Freeman Horne $3.50; Chas. Stephen $15.75. For bridge painting, Wm. Bradshaw $9.44; A. Campbell $15.58; Mrs. H. Wd $16.- 98; Traquair’s Hardware, paints, etc $43.55; Spencer & Son, lumber $14.- 82; Henry Ford, superintendence $'70,35. Council adjourned to meet on Sat­ urday, November 2nd, at 1 p.m. Clerk C, N- R‘ BRIDGE DISCUSSED J.Rev. T. Rev. D. D. Rev. J. E. W. Willans Williams 1919-1923; Reev. W. Maines 1923-192(6; Rev. J. M. Coll­ ing 1926-1930; Rev. S. J. Mathers 1930-19 34; Rev. J. B. Moore 1934— Rev. R. L. Wilson and Rev. Jas.. L. Foster entered the ministry and Miss ILydia Sherritt was a mission­ ary in China. Mrs. A. M. Wilson, teacher of the Beginners Class fox’ 35 years, was Supt. of Exeter Dis­ trict W. M. iS. Miss Mae Wilson in 1933 received her Standard Leader­ ship Diploma, with several others well on theiri way to receiving theirs. Miss Erma Goodhand, pianist of the church for over three years, this year .received her A.L.C.M., (London England) Degree. Many others haVe gone from this church to fill positions of trust in other walks of life. Present organizations for 1935: g. S. Supt., S. W. Webb; Young People’s (Society, President, Manuel Curts; Brown; hand. , W. A., President, W.iM.S., Mrs. I Mrs. Jas. Good- I C. his recovery. 25 YEARS AGO October 27, 1910 Owing to the illness o'f Rev. Mr. Hunter, the partnership existing for 25 years between Revs. Crossley & Hunter, evangelists, has been dis­ solved. Mr. Ed. Snell returned Tuesday from London wh6re he has been wonkiing for some time. (Mr. Wm. Hooper, who has been visiting his brother in Kenora re­ turned home last week. Mir. Reg. Elliott, who1 returned last week from a six weeks’ trip through Western Canada and spent a few days here left Monday for his home in Norwich. Mrs. W. Howell, of Woodstock, visited Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Creech, Wednesday. Geo. Smallacombe has commenced to learn the hardware business with W. J. Heaman. 15 YEARS AGO October 28, 1920 Mrs. Piper, who has been visiting in town has gone to Chicago to spend the Winter with her daughters. Miss Oakes, of Chicago, who is visiting with her grandmother Mrs. T’. Gregory, sang a very pleasing so­ lo in James Street church on Sun­ day evening. Mr. Richard Quinton and Miss Quinton retured 'from their trip to the coast last week. Messrs. W. D. Sanders, Cecil Skin­ ner, Richard Hicks and Will Pass- more last week attended the Ontario Plowmen’s Association Match at Hamilton. On Monday evening the the Methodist Church met home of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Taylor, Crediton, taking them by surprise. A very enjoyable evening was spent when Mr. Taylor was presented with a beautiful leather rocker by the choir as a mark of their apprecia­ tion of his past services. Miss Thel­ ma was presented with a bon bon dish by the Circle Girls of the Sun­ day School. Plowing choir of at the USBORNE COUNCIL Henry Strang, FIRE SQUELCHED Dense smoke issuing from top of the St. Marys Hardware was noticed by James Gregory by the prompt response of the men and others a serious fire averted. The 'fire started in a of waste material and had from there. Much damage was caus­ ed by smolke and water. the Store and fire- was bale spread WM. J. HORTON highly respect- Mar.ys passed of William J. A well known and ed resident of St. awaiy in the person Horton, sealmaker. Mr. Horton has not been well for many years but following the death of his wife last May his condition had not been as good as usual. Deceased was a na­ tive of Buffalo. Tn r n h Inevitable did Bill die?”“How ‘He fell through some scaffolding’ ‘Whatever was he doing up there? “Being hanged.” ' STIFFNESS! Plenty of Minted’# well jfA rubbed in soon sets you^M right. Bathe the sore part with warm water before vou'^ri stnrt. You'll toon limber up ! The Municipal Council of the Twp. of Usborne met at Elimville on Sat­ urday, October 5th with all the members present. The minutes of the meeting of September 7th were read together with those of the special meeting of 20 th in the mat­ ter of the Mitchell Drain Report and approved on motion of Berry-Bal- lantyne. Correspondence: Notice from H. L. Cummings, Dep. Min. of Muni­ cipal affairs re new scale of penal­ ties on tax arrears. Noted. Notice from County Clerk with 'bill for in­ digent patient at hospital. Cooper- Passmoire: That the same be paid. 'Three tenders were received and considered for cement culverts on Usborne-Tuckersmith Bdy. Ballan- tyne^Passimore: That the tender of John Hunlkin be accepted at $605.50 Ber.ny-Cooper: That 'the Engineer order immediately the .steel neces­ sary for the culvert to be built this autumn and to arrange for its trans­ portation. The Reeve notified the Council that notice (had been given for a minlor repair on. the ISc’ott Drain and that the same had been made at the cost of $45.50. (Cooper-Berry: That a grant of $10 be made to the South Huron Plow­ man’s Association. Treasurer’s Report—'1932 penal­ ties on tax arrears $2.07; 1933 pen­ alties on tax arrears $3.08; 1934, penalties on tax arrears $4.91. Bills paid on motion of Berry- Cooper: D. Hackney, work, repair, Scott Drain, $14.00; L. Fletcher, ditto $14.00; A. Hackney, ditto $6; A. Camphell, ditto $7.50; Geo. Co­ ward, ditto $4.00; Kathleen Strang, preparing and printing By-laws for Mitchell Darin $30.00; F. GolBnge, of West' general at his VETERAN DOCTOR DIES Dr. Charles MacKay, one ern Ontario’s best-known practionere, died recently home in Seaforth In his 74th year. For over 40 years he had practised •medicine in Seaforth and had one ■of the largest rural practices in tjie district. Dr, MacKay was iw >1n Mc- Killop Township of the distinguish­ ed MacKay family, of which his uncle, Rev. Dr. MacKay, of Forrosa, is perhaps the best known. He taught school for two years in 1884 in Seaforth Collegiate Institute, then in 188'7 entered Toronto Medi­ cal School. He graduated in 1891 as gold medalist and caledictorian and the same year entered practice as a partner'of Dr. James G. Scott. Since that time he had been con­ tinuously practising in Seaforth and was known to most of the residents within 30 miles of the town. Two years ago he retired. He was an enthusiastic member of the .Seaforth Lions Club and a sportsman. In earlier life he had been an active football and lacrosse player and was a cyclist of note. Unmarried, he is survived by one sister, Miss M. W. MacKay, at home, and a sister, Mrs, L. Kennedy, in Toronto. '' The C.N.R, have approached the (St. Marys Council asking to have the overhead bridge on Jones street closed. The bridge has been there for many years to be replaced, to have it done council do not to see the advantage of this step with the amount of traffic that use the bridge. and will soon have The C. N. R. wish away with but the agree as they fail LENDON—STEVENS The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley J. Stevens, north of Clinton, was the scene of an interesting ceremony when their eldest daughter Donna Mary, became the bridge of Lyle G. ■Lendon, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Len- don, of Leamington. The ceremony was perofrmed by Rev. F. G. Far- rill. Mr, and Mrs. Lendon left on a motor trip to New York City and on their return will reside in Leam­ ington. CARTWRIGHT—-CRICH A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Ontario- Street parsonage by Rev. F. G. Farrill, when Doris Ma­ deline, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert A. Crich, of the Base Line, became the bride of Raymond George Cartwright, of Hullett Twp. They will reside in Seaforth. 1785 WATCH CLEANED NOW ACCURATE CLOCK Fort Erie, Oct. 11.-—Louis Towers' 1785 clock which stopped more than 40 years ago, has been oiled and cleaned and now keeps accurate time. The time-piece, originally a watch but far too large for present-day ’needs, was built by Robert Duncan- son, in London, England. It was brought to Canada in 1850 by Jas, Towers, its second owner, who sett­ led in Exeter, near London, Ont.— Toronto Telegram. DEATH OF SIRS. MOFFATT The death occurred recently after an illness etxending over some ■months, of Annie Davies, widow Of John Moffatt, of the London Road, near Clinton. Mrs. Moffatt was born in England in 1845 and came to Canada with her parents at the age of two years. (She is survived by two sons and a daughter. Those Past Middle Life Few there are who have passed mid-life who are exempt from backache, urinary trouble and kidney disorders of one kind or another. But people advanced in life need not despair, Doan's Kidney Pills help restore the tone and vigor of the urinary organs, strengthen the kidneys, ease the aching back, and allow elderly people to enjoy the rest they have earned, free from the pain and discomfort due to imperfect or impaired kidney action. MODERN THE NEW FOR 1836 4 ;•£$ Why do we say The New Ford V-8 for 1936? What is new about it? Of course, the newest engine in the low-price car field is still the V-8 engine. Since Ford made it available to all car users (keeping it as economical as cars with fewer cylinders) the Ford V-8 has been the newest engine on the market, and remains the newest for 1936. You may buy a car on minor "talking points"—some specially advertised fea­ ture "with the car thrown in"—but, after all, it is the engine you buy when you buy a car. Hence we put the engine first. Other new points about the car make a long list. Its lines are much more beautiful. The hood is longer and sweeps forward over the distinctive new radiator grille, giving the car a length and grace that are instantly impressive. The fenders are larger, with a wide flare. Homs are con­ cealed behind circular grilles beneath the headlamps. New steel wheels. Ford upholstery — always of sterling quality and excellent taste—is rich and enduring. The appointments of the car have a new touch of refinement. There is no question about the increased beauty of the Ford V-8 for 1936. In more practical matters, many improvements have been made — Steering is made easier by a new steer­ ing gear ratio. The cooling system cir­ culates 4V2 gallons of water through a new, larger radiator. Natural thermo- . syphon action is assisted by two cen­ trifugal water pumps. New style hood louvres permit a rapid air-flow around the engine. Easier, quieter shifting of Ford gears —The gear shift lever now travels a shorter distance. The two qualities you Want in brakes — Brakes that stop the car with ease and certainty. Ford Super-Safety Brakes of the long-tested, fool-proof, mechanical design. * Safety —as always —in the electri­ cally welded genuine steel body. Safety Glass all around at no extra cost. Hun­ dreds have written grateful tetters be­ cause this glass has protected the safety of their families. A car you can drive without strain all day, if you like, in city or country. Steady, holds the road, responds to the driver's touch like a well-trained horse. You don't have to "push" or “fight" the Ford V-8 — driver and car easily get on terms of good understanding with each other. An engine has much to do with the roominess of a car. Very much indeed. A long engine uses up car space. The compact V-8 engine permits much of the ordinary engine space to be used by passengers. It really is a great car in every way, this 1936 Ford V-8 —the finest, safest, most dependable Ford car ever built. Get complete details at your nearest Ford dealer. LOW FORD V-8 PRICES TEN BODY TYPES—Coupe (5 windows), $665. Tudor Sedan, $675. Fordor Sedan, $755. DE LUXE—Roadster (with rumble seat), $725. Coupe (3 windows), $725. Coupe (5 windows), $710. Phaeton, $73,5. Cabriolet (with rumble seat) ,$815. Tudor Touring Sedan (with built- in trunk), $750. Fordor Touring Sedan (with built-in trunk), $830. F. O. B. Windsor, Ontario. Bumpers, spare tiro and taxes extra. All Ford V-8 body types have Safety Glass throughout at no additional cost. Convenient, economical forms.