HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-12-12, Page 3EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 12th, 1935 toA 'Sixty-Third YearESTABLISHED 1873
DIED IN LONDON
Following an illness of five
DEATH OF THOS. HARVEY
At no other season of the year is the joy of giving more in evi
dence than at Christmas time. The spirit of good-will which pre
vails at this season awakens new and old sentiments, and is manifest
everywhere, bringing with it hap-piriiess and gratitude in abundance.
This week in co-operation with the merchants of Exeter, the
Times-Advocate presents a special Christmas edition. The aim and
purpose of the merchants of Exeter is to render the utmost in ser
vice and to give at all times the best value obtainable. For the
Christmas season the stores and windows are being attractively dec
orated *and are well worthy of a visit. The problem of what to
give should be easily solved. 'The old slogan of spend your money
at 'home isi particularly applicable at this season of the year. Shop
where you are invited to shop. Look over' the advts. in this issue.
They contain many suggestions for all. To one and all is extended
best wishes flor a Happy Christmas reason.
__ ____ _ ___ Exeter mourns the loss of one of
m-onths, Mrs. Mary Alice (Calcott; its most prominent citizens in the
Thomas, wife of Dr. ,S. M. Thomas, j death of Mr. Thomas Harvey which
D.D.S., of Byron Ave., London-, died
Friday morning in Victoria Hospital.
The deceased was an active worker
with the W.C.T.U. of of Wesley Un
ited Church. Dr. Thomas was a
’forme Exeter hey and nephew of
Mrs. Sam’l Martin of town. Mr. Wil
bur Martin and his mother visited in
London on Sunday.
EXETER COUNCIL DIED IN CALIFORNIA
Monday, December 9, 1935
The Municipal Council met in the
office of the clerk with all members
present. The minutes of the meet
ing held November 15th, were read
and adopted on motion of Rivers and
Roulston.
The Auditor’s report for Novem
ber was read and accepted on mo
tion of Roulston and Rivers.'
The following list of accounts
were read and ordered paid.
Geo. E. Andqrson, Treas., Fire De
partment yearly grants, Chief’s sal
ary $100.00, chief engineer $25.00,
14 members $10, $140.00,' $265.00;
B. W. F. Beavers, repairs to fur
nace cf town hall, $12.75; Thus.
Collingwood, truant officer, $10.00;
Dr. Fletcher, Medical Officer Health
$50.00; Ed. Treble, chairman Board
of Health, $10.00; Concrete Pipe
Ltd., invoice $4.70; J. M. Roberts,
County Clerk, Hospital fees $48.10;
Exeter P. U. Comm., street lighting,
$221.00, town hall $1.35, Hydrant
rentals, $580.00, total $802.35; J.
M. Southcott, advance charge for
town hall license $3.00; W. G. Sim
mons, supplies R&B, $2.32; Wick
wire Press, Treasurer’s report 19 35
$60.00; Mrs. Elizabeth Willis, re
bate on overpaid tax, $3.50; Theo.
Walpe-r, leader cf band $100.00; J.
Ward, $1.15; Russell Moore labor
Richard E. Davis,
$3.0'0; William
ploughing -$2.00.
motion of Hern and
3»- V-
De-
R&B, $12.88;
snow .ploughing
Johns, snow
Passed on
Morley.
Adjourned
comber 1'6 th,
to meet Monday,
1935.
Jos. Senior, Clerk
OFFICERS ELECTED
At the regular meeting of Lebam
on Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M. Mon-'-
day evening the election of officers
for the coming year took place. The
W. M. Bro. M. W. Pfaff and the Sr.
Bro-. W. E. Middleton were re-
Br-o. S.
W.,
elected 'for another term.
Reed was elected Jr. W. and W.
Bro. C. Salter as Tyler. W. Bros. R.
N. Creech was re-elected Secretary
and V. Wor. Bro. W. W. Taman,
Treasurer, andvW. Bro. E. M. Dig-
nan as Chaplain. Installation of of
ficers will be held Friday evening,
December 27th.
Word has been received of the
death of Mr. Marvin R. Hilts, aged
41 Jiears, wlro died in Los Angeles,
Calif., on Sunday, December 8th.
The deceased was a former resident
of Exeter and attended the Exeter
school, being a brother of Mrs. L. D.
Vincent with whom he made his
home. He is survived by his widow
and one soni; also four brothers and
one sister to mourn his loss. The
funeral took) place Wednesday
Los Angieles.
ACCIDENT AT CREDITON
at
Shortly before noon on Wednes
day a track belonging to Middleton’s
Bakery and a Ford touring car col
lided on a bridge east of Crediton.
The truck was driven by Laverne
Harness and was travelling west and
almost over the bridge when the
touring car driven by Jack Galloway
crashed head-on. It was believed
that gravel and ice on the bridge
was somewhat responsible for the
accident. The front of the truck
was badly damaged and the body of
the touring-car was practically torn
from the? chassis. Fortunately the drivers es'capehi unhurt. The truck
was brought tZ the Ford Garage for
repairs. /Traffic ’ officer Robinson
and Constable Nbrry investigated.
prize Winners
At the^ames St. United church
S-unda^Scho- 1 on Sunday afternoon
last pjXes were awarded to the
wininArs in" the scientific temperence
counse recently conducted. The
prizes werp awarded, as follows:
Seniors, "*Wss June Taylor 97 per cent.; ^I’litt ]Srs., Florence Southcott
100; Margaret Melville and Helen
Westcott, e„qual, 82; Pauline Follick
ISO; Juniors?"'’ x- "" ----- ----
\lones and Noli _ . ...
Alma Riehaj^ds 85; Ruby Welsh 84;
Juniors, aged 9, Billie Weeks 74;
Marjorie Richards and Hazel Kers-
lake, equal ,66. The papers of the
.above winners are being sent on
for'VQompetition in Jhe county. Miss
Viola’ Hodgson's-hlass was awarded
a prize for having the largest num
ber of members write the examina
tions.
KLO to 11 .years, Neil
alp, Perkins, equal; 89;
LAID TO REST
The funeral of the late Charles
William Birney was held from his
late residence, Carling Stieet, on
Friday afternoon ctf last week under
the direction of the Exeter Lodge i
I. O. O. F. The funeral service was
conducted by Rev. A. Page assisted
by Rev. J. W .Down. There was a
splendid turnout of Oddfellows who
took part in the service at the cem
etery, interment being, made at the
mausoleum. The bearers were Messrs I
Robt. Sanders, Geo. Easterbrook,
Arthur Br/ooks, N. J, Dore, W.
Cunningham and W. E. Middleton.
Among those who were present from
a distance were; Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Birney and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ma
son, of Toronto; Mrs. Fleming, eon
and daughter and Mrs. H. Mason, of
Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rath
and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rath, of Dor
chester; Messrs. Norman and Gor
don Stonehouse, of London; Mr. and
Mrs. Robt. Stonehouse and Lewis,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGuire, Mr.
and Mrs. Robt. Coultes, Mr. and
Mrs. Lyle Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. R.
McCrae and James, of Belgrave; Mr.
A. Rann, of Brussels; Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Hopper, cf Wingham; Mrs.
Marshall Box, of Parkhill; Mr. and
Mrs. Sam’l Kemp, of Clinton. Mrs.
D. F. Ferguson, of Winnipeg was
with her father flor several weeks.
THE LATE JAS. WESTLAKE
The death took place in Victoria
Hospital, London, on Saturday last
of Mr. James Westlake, a life-long
resident of this community who
passed .away in) his 7 0tli year. About
a year ago Mr. Westlake suffered a
paralytic stroke but he recovered
and was able to be around. He was
taken ill about two weeks ago and
on Thursday last was taken to the
hospital suffering from gangerine
and he underwent an operation for
the amputation of tihe left leg above,
the knee. He was born in Tucker
smith and previous to moving to
Exeter about ten years age he farm
ed on the 12 th concession of Hib
bert. He si survived by his be
reaved widow, whose maiden name
was Margaret Sltewart, also three
daughters and one son, Misses An
nie and Flossie, of Louden, Mrs.
’Wilkie, of Stratford and Arnold, of
Hibbert. He has also two sisters re
siding in N. Dakota,
was held
ducted by
interment
cemetery.
Messrs. Geo. T. Wren and Ed. Allen.
The bearers were; Messrs. Ed. Al
ien), Geo. Wren, W. Dinnin, William
Cole, Carl Stoneman and W. Brint-
nell.
took place at his home about seven
o’clock Wednesday evening. Mr.
Harvey had not been in good health
for tihe past couple of years and for
the past couple of m-onths he has
been more or less confined to his
home. On Thursday of last week
he was taken seriously ill and grad
ually grew weaker. He was aged
73 years and 8 months. Mr. Harvey
was born om the Thames Road, a
son of the late Richard and Mrs.
Harvey. On October 14, 1885, he
was united in marriage with Miss
Almira Perkins and on October 14th
of this year they celebrated their
golden wedding. Following their
marriage they farmed in Usborne
until about 34 years ago when they
moved to Exeter and in partnership
with his brother, the late J. S. Har
vey, they took over the Exeter Flour
Mill under the name of Harvey
Bros. iSince the death of his
brother about seven years ago, Mr.
Harvey has continued with the
business. He was a man of Stirling
character and held in the highest
esteem ini tihe community. He .was
a prominent member of the James
St. Methodist church, later the
ited churcih and for many years
one of its outstanding laymen,
ing a deep interest in all that
tained to the higher things of
Besides ibis bereaved widow he is
survived by three daughters and
one son; Mrs. A. E. Buswell, of
Lucknow; Mrs. L. F. White, of Flax-
combe, Sask.; Mr. B. C. Harvey and
Mrs. J. W. Batson, of town. He is
also survived by one brother and
three sisters, Mrs. Rd. Blatchford, of
Hensall; Mrs,. Selina Wilson-, of
Ericsdale, Man.; Mr. Wesley Har
vey and Mrs. Robt. Down, of Flax-
combe, Sask. A brother, Charles
Harvey predeceased him on October
3rd of this year. The funeral priv
ate, will be held from the family
residence Saturday artermoon at
o’clock with interment in tihe
filer cemetery. The sympathy of
community will be extended to
bereaved.
Un-
was
tak-
per-
life.
two
Ex-
the
the
PLAY DRAWS LARGE HOUSE
The funeral
Monday afternoon con-
Rev. S. M. Gordon with
in the Hensall Union
A duett was su-nig by
Handsome Christmas Cards print
ed with yo.ut name and address $1
a dozen or two dozen for $1.75.
See our splendid assortment at the
TiihesrAd.vocate.
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS
B...■■-■■■■■ .................... ' ....... —...
Coleman Gas Lamps ..... $5.70
Bread Knives ........... 35c. to $1
Carving Sets *’.... $1.75 to $4.25
Mixing Bowl Sets ....75c. to $1.
Tea Pots ...............55c. to $1.75
Coffee Percolators 69c. to $2.00
Coffee Dripoaltors ............. 75c.
Table Mirrors .................... 95.c.
Cream and Black Dish Pans 75c
Dust Mops ................. 39c to $2
Cake Covers ............ $1.25
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i Coleman Gas Lantern .....$5.75
, Alum. Fruit Presses .........$1.45
t Mitts and Gloves .... 15c to $1.75
14 in. Stable Biiooms ........ 85c.
1 Lantern ........................... $1.25
1 Razor Strops ................... $1.00
i Gillette Razors and Blades 49c.
I Pocket Knives ....
i Shaving Brushes .
t Auger Bits .........
Hlockey Sticks .....
' Flashlights ..........
1 Hand Saws .........
I Hammers ...... 50c
I Xmas Tree Sets $1.25
I Aluminum Dish Pans .
I Aluminum Potato Pots .
Aluminum DlQuible Boilers
' 'Child’s Knife, Fork, Spoon ..$1.
1 -Child’s Cup and Plate ....... 50c
> Xmas Tree Decorations doz 40c
I Xmas Tree Pendants 3 for 25c
) Razors $2.00 value ............ 75c
> |gaJ, .1,;.... -
Electric Toasters ............. $1.39
Electric Irons ................. $2.69
Elec. Coffee Perciolato-rs ..$3.50
Bread Boxes ......... $1.09 to $2.
Grocery Seta ....... 98c to $1.25
Egg Poacher ....................... 50c.
Triple Sauce Pan Set .... $1.85
Blasters ............ 50c to $2.25
Pop Corn ............. 3 lb. for 25c
Granite Dish Pans ........... 29c.
Large Granite Rioasters .... 73c
I. —.........———-M
Granite Sauce Pans ........... 15c
Granite Pie Plates, deep ..... 9c
Granite Water Pails ......... 49c
Granite Tea Pots ............... 55c
Granite Tea Steepers ......... 19c
'Community Plate Casserole
iSet ............................... $1.75
.22 Blolt Action Rifle ..... $5.00
Butcher Knives .... 49c to> $1.25
OUR STORE IS FULL OF USE
FUL GIFTS. COME IN
HURON COUNTY COUNCIL
HONOR WARDEN
Cane and Addiess Presented to Wm,
f Sweitzer
Vliur/n County Council terminated
a three and one-half day session Fri
day with the presentation of an in
scribed gold headed cane to Warden
William Sweitzer, reeve Of Stephen
Township. The presentation was
made by Reeve George Elliott, of
Clinton.
Deputy-Reeve R. E. Turner, of
Goderich, read an address, which in
part was as follows; “We wish you
to know that we sincerely feel that
your conduct of the office of warden
has ever been in the interests of the
county. You have conducted the
office in a fair and straightforward
manner^ showing tact and
judgment, and partiality to
Your efforts have endeared you to
us all and your genial manner will
leave cherished remembrances with
the members of the 1935 County
Council,”
Mr. Sweitzer replied briefly,
thanking the councillors for their
co-operation during the year. The
individual members of the council
called upon by Reeve Mathes-on, of
Ashfield, who acted as chairman,
spoke highly of the warden.
ADDRESS AND
PRESENTATION
good
nene-.
SANTA CLAUS FUND
Reeve Thomas. Pryde has intimat-
ed that there is need this year* flor a
Christmas Cheer Fund, The citizens
of Exeter have responded generous
ly in/ the past few years and although
the time is now getting late for
making an appeal yet it is hoped
that the .citizens will make a gener
ous response so tflat tlinre may be
no empty stocking amongst the
children of Exeter. The funds will
be distributed through the Exeter
Branch of the Canadian Legion who
have been making splendid efforts
in the providing of toys. But some
thing more than sweets and toys are
needed at this time and all will be
treated according to their needs.
■The joy of sharing with others is a
very real one at the Christmas seas
on and while the time is late for
commencing the appeal we trust
that the response will be nonie the
less generous. Contributions may1
be left at either bank or at the
Times-Advocate and all contribu
tions will be acknowledged.
The Canadian Legion will hold a
Christmas Tree and Concert in
Leavitt’s Theatre flor the kiddies of
Exeter on Monday evening, Decemb
er 23rd, at 6.45. A regular moving
picture show free for the children
will follow the presentation of gifts.
LEAVITT’S THEATREA pleasant evening was spent at
■the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ma-
k)ins on Friday last as a surprise for
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Makins, re
cently married. Forty-seven neigh
bors and friends weTe present. The
forepart of the evening was spent
at cards following which a program
was given Mr. and Mrs. -- - -
were presented with an address
a handsome Coleman lamp
mystery package. The address
read by Norman Stanlake and
presentations were made by George
W". Walker and Norman .Sanders.
Mr. Makins made a most fitting re
ply. Refreshments were’ served.
Following was the address;
Stephen, December 6th, 1935
To Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Makins:
We a few of your neighbors and
friends have gathered here tonight
to offer you our congratulations and
to extend to you our bast wishes, for
a long and happy life. You have
accepted each other, with which to
sail down the stream of time. We
hope the sailing will be calm, and
along life’s voyage you may have
your health and strength, and that
you nfay enjoy the good things of
life that are for us all to enjoy. We
wish to have you feel at home with
us and will do our part to make
your lives comfortable and happy
while yoiu sojourn among us.
As a memo of our assembly to
night and as a token of respect in
which ylou are held by us, .we bring
you this Coleman Lamp, and Mystery
Parcel and hope that its rays may
shine and make your path through
.life bright as the sunshine. As you
;use this light may it remind you f
your friends and neighbors who have
assembled here
their respect and
Signed on behalf
and friends.
Extend the Season’s Greetings
To Their Many Patrons
Makins
and
and
was
the
HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
December 23, 24, 25 Christmas Day
Metro Goldwyp. Meyer Picture
“HERE COMES THE BAND”
with Ted Lewis
anid an all star caste
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
December 26th, 27th, 28th
Clark Gabel and Jean Harlow
in a Metro Gcldwyn-Meyer Special
“CHINA SEAS” .The three act comedy-drama “The
End of the Lane” put'-cn in Leavitt’s
Theatie Tuesday evening drew a
large ho-use. The> play was under
the auspices of the Exeter Bowling
Club and the Tennis Club. The first
scene took place in a San Francisco
boarding house where two young
men meet and one of them marries
the girl of the house while the other
plans to- impersonate the lost son
of a wealthy farmer. In act two
three months later the two meet
again both in love with the farmer’s
daughter and both masquerading
under false colors. After numerous
complicated situations the plot un
ravels and ends to the satisfaction
of all. The servant girl and the
hired man at the farm home add the
necessary humor to make the play
well-balanced. The players all took
their partis well and from start to
finish the audience seemed to enjoy
the entertainment and spoke very
highly of it. Mr. E. R. Hopper,
president of the bowling club, intro
duced the cast. Between the acts
the Main St. Male Quartette, com
prising Jas. Francis, Frank Wild-
fong, Harold and Gerald Skinner,
with Rev. A. E. Elliott as accom
panist, sang and were given a splen
did reception. The cast was as
follows:
Jim Denver, Jack, a wanderer of
unknown parentage, Silas Reed;
Harry Sanders, Hal, Bill Davis; John
Randall, a rich farmer, Gordon
Lamport; Bud Nix, his hired man,
J. M. Southcott; messenger boy,
“.Sure Thing”, Ray Pryde; Coral
Randall, Johrf Randall’s only daugh
ter, Miss Pearl Wood; Ma Randal,
her mother, Miss- Amelia Acheson;
Ellen Seabright, Coral’s bosom
friend, Miss Alma Brown; Martha
Elizabeth Ann, servant at the Ran
dall’s, Mbs. H. 'C. Carey; Bessie
Reed, an orphan, Miss Olive Steven
son; Mrs. Kate Sanders, Hal’s mo
ther, Miss Helen Dignan.
The play was repeated Wednesday
evening and again drew a large and
appreciative audience. At the close
of the performance tihe members of
the cast were entertained to lunch
at W. E. Middleton’s parlors.
tonight to> show
esteem.
of Your Neighbors
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
Dec. 30, 21 and Jan. 1, New Year’s
Day
Will Rogers, in
“LIFE BEGINS AT 40”
and an all etar caste. Fox Special
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
January 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Warner Baxter in
UNDER THE PAMPAS MOON
A Fox Special
NOWSHOWING—
“THE VIRGINIAN”
Western, with Gary Cooper
and ant all star caste
Next Week-end, Tim McCoy
Western
Let us supply, you with flowers
for Christmas. Phone your orders
to E. and M. Bissett,,Exeter, 150W
this your Christmas Season sloganMake
Give Something for the Car
$1.75
$1.25
$1.25
$2.75
FREE Toy Wrist Watch to every child, 4 years and under
who visits our toy department.
to
to
. 2;5c to $1.
25c. to 75c.
.. 25c. each
25c. to $1.
to85c
TRAQUAIR’S HARDWARE
PLOWMEN ELECT
The annual .meeting of the South
Huron Plowmen’s Association was
held in the Town Hall on Saturday,
December 7 th. ‘The vice-president,
R. Williams was in the chair. The
association has had a
year and the treasurer reported a
balance of $105.02, Mr. J. T. Alli
son took the chair for the election
of officers which resulted as fol
lows :Pres., Wm. Welsh; Vice-Pres.,
R. Williams; Directors for Usborne,
Ward Hern, John T. Allison, Archie
Morgan, E. J. Pyjm, Alvin Passmore,
H. Jeffery, V. Jeffery, Wm. Quinii,
R. D. Huniter and Percy Passmore;
Cor Stephen, Ed. Shapton, Asa Ren-
hale, Wilfred Shapton; for Hay, C.
Rowe, and Nelson Stanlake; for
Tuckersmith, Herb Kercher and M.
Traquair; for Hensall, John- Pass-
more; for Exeter, W. D. Sanders anid
Thos. Prydo. F, J. Wickwire was
elected as auditor. R. Williams- was
appointed delegate to the annual
meeting of the association.
Send the Times-Advocate as a
Christmas Gift. It will make a most
acceptable present to those away
from homo. Subscription $2,00.
successful
A SPECIAL PRICE WILL BE GIVEN ON ALL ARTICLES
LISTED BELOW DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON
De Frosters All sizes in stock
Heaters Hot Water, Copper Core
f? a i ne Weed Chains, Emergency Chains,
Cross Chains, Monkey Links.
Anti-Freeze G. M., Vulcan^- Alcohol
<7 *
Oil Changes Winter Grades for Motor Transmisson
and Rear Axle
Tires Dominion, Firestone* All sizes and treads.
Batteries Exide, G. ML All prices.
SNELL BROS. & CO.
EXETER,PHONE 100