HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-06-18, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 18th, 1936
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Sixty-Third Year
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White Shoes
Sandals Buckle Pumps
$2, $2.50, $2.95, and up to $4.50 Pair
A New Scamper Shoe
New Dress
TUESDAY, JUNE 23rd
Young man, if you want to look cool and feel cool on Race Day, perhaps some of
these items will interest you—White Duck or Stripe Cotton Trousers, Light Grey or
Cream Flannel Trousers, White or White and Black Oxfords, Trooper Helmets, Can
vas Outing Shoes, a nice light color Summer Felt Hat.
Scampers, that will positively last all Summer. Men’s sizes, $1.89;
$1.69; Boys’ at $1.49. Ask us to show you these shoes. We believe that
best Oxford for the money on the market.
Sunlight Soap ......................... S cakes 25c.
, Orange Marmalade, 32 oz. jar ........... 19c.
Handy Ammonia ................... per pkg. 5c.
Kellogg’s All Bran ............... per pkg. 19c.
Pure Lard prints ......................... 2 lbs. 25c.
Heinz Tomato Juice, large.......per tin 10c
Swansdown Cake Flour ....... per pkg. 32c.
Certo, per bottle ..................................... 27c.
Ready for the Races on June 23rd
and Oxford Ties at lowest prices
Women’s and Girls’
er
FARMERS
Sunday
in Street Un-
“HIDD HARVEST”
the farmer
In the Newest Styles of
T-Straps
DEATH OF MRS. COTTLE
A life-long .resident of this com
munity died .in Victoria Hospital, tfondon, Monday in the person of
Mrs. Cottle, widow of the late Am
brose Cottle, aged 77 years, 5’months
and 28 days. Mrs. Cottle had been
ailing for some time with .heart
trouble and on the Friday previous
to her death was taken to "
pital for treatment, Her
name was Matilda Jane
daughter, of the late Wm.
Her husband, the late Ambrose Cot
tle predeceased her in 19211. For
many years he conducted a turning
factory and cider mill in Exeter. The
deceased is survived by one daugh
ter, Ida at home. .She is also sur
vived by two brothers and three
sisters, Thomas and Jeremiah Hea
man, Mrs. Keys and Mrs. Hockey, of
town; and Mrs. Hoose, of Schnectady
N. Y. The funeral, private, . was
held from her- late residence Wed
nesday afternoon conducted by Rev.
A. Page, interment in the Exeter
cemetery. The bearers were Messrs.
W. J. Carling, W. D. Sanders, A.
Purdon, W. A. Balkwill, F. Coates
and J. Preszcator.
NEW MUSIC CLASS
V
We have jiist placed in stock Another shipment of
GIRLS’ WASH DRESSE
See our Special Values/h Linens for
New Patterns now in
New trimming, bd s,
GRASS PORCH RQGS-
IKved in all the bright Summer Colors.
Special Vallies for Thursday, Friday, Saturday
This store will be closed all day, in observance of the King’s
Birthday, but will be open Monday Evening and
all day Wednesday, June 24th
Phone 32 Jones & May
Don’t Fail to See This Talking Picture^
FARM LIFE—FARM SCENES—THRILLS—ROMANC
y dividends thenSee Why Purina Feeds
that is usin
Get your tickets free a^fJ. A, TRAQUJjfR’S HARDWARE
or cut out on below
Admit bearer
I have
NAME
ADORES
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.Hogs
Hens & other poultry
Foxes
d famiL^fto “Hidden Harvest”
LEAVITT’S THEATRE
Thursday Evening, June 25th, at 8 o’clock
Traquair’s Hardware
Kydd, Mrs, William
Stanley Coward and
present in Hamilton
funeral of Mr. James
Mr. Robert
Moodie, Mrs,
Billie are At
attending the
Kydd, the last of the family of Mf«
Robert Kydd who settled In Usborne
when the country was new, on the
farm now owned by his grandson
Robert Kydd.
The Toronto Globe on Tuesday
containe'd the pictures of Mr. Alan
Dignan, son of Mr, and Mrs. P.
Bruce „ Dignan, of Toronto, and
grandson of Mr. Janies Dignan, of
town, and also that nf Miss Kath
leen Bredin, dauglitsr Of Mrs, Mark
Bredln, whose marriage will take
placo July 3rd in the chapel of St.
Paul’s churcili, Bloor street.
the hos-
maiden
Heaman,
Heaman
TUESDAY, JUNE 23RD TO BE
OBSERVED AS HOLIDAY
The King’s Birthday, Tuesday,
June 23rd, will, be observed as a
Public Holiday in Exeter. Thirty-six
merchants and professional men of
town have signed a petition agreeing
to close their places of business. The
day is a statutory holiday and the
Exeter Race Committee have estab
lished this date as the date for their
annual race meet. On Wednesday,
the day following, the half holiday
will not be observed and the stores
of town- will remain open. The Times-
Advooate will be printed one day
late next week.
Beginning Jujjte 3rd,I will ta^*’
a limited umber of P
Rates
^For interview;
Write Box 273 or phone 23 lj Exeter
STANLEY J. SMITH
no Instr
ason Satisfaction
MASONS ATTEND C
Lebanon Fewest. Lo
tend Divine SSbvice d
ening, June 21sWat
ited churcili, whelLR<JL Bw. Elliott,
the pastor will pr3!to The brethren
-will meet in the Lodge Room at 6.30
Visitors welcome.
M. W. Pfaff, W. M.
I. O. O. F. DECORATION DAY
The Decoration Service
I. O. 0. F. will be
June 28th. The b.
quested to meet at
2.30 p.m.
Band in A
Garnet”
THE LATE JAMES SHAPTON
The death took place in Exeter on Friday, June 12th, of a highly es
teemed resident, in the person of
Mr. James Shapton, in his 69th
year. Mr. Shapton has been a lifelong resident of this community hay
ring been born on the farm now oc
cupied by his brother Hiram. He
was a son of Thomas Shapton, a native of Devonshire, England. Nine
years ago Mr. and Mrs. Shapton re
tired from a farm in Stephen and
settled in Exeter. Eight years ago
Mr. Shapton suffered a stroke, and
although able to I. L. '
never fully recovered from
fects. He was confined to
about two weeks previous
death. The deceased was
of sterling character and
in all his dealings,
ber of the official
James Street United
sides his bereaved
maiden, name was
Gould, he is survived by two sons
Earl and Wilfred. At the present
time Earl is confined to his home
with pleurisy but is improving. The
deceased is also survived by two
brothers Hiram and Edward J., of
Stephen and one sister Mrs. W- G.
Walker, of town. The funeral, pri
vate, was held from his late resi
dence Monday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. A. Page. A vocal trio was
Williams, Mrs. Gould-
Thos. Coates. The
Messrs. Nelson Kestle
Bert Kestle, M. Amy,
and Jeff. Fisher.
CALLED TO CHATSWORTH
Rev. iS. Moore Gordon, B.A., B.D.,
and family will be moving to Chats
worth, eight miles South of Owen
Sound, early in July. Mr. Gordon
has received a hearty call to the
Presbyterian church there at an in
crease in stipend over that received
here. The Manse is a new building'
with modern conveniences. Mr. Gor
don has served Caven church here
for two and one-half years and dur
ing that time he and Mrs. Gordon
as well as the young people have
made many friends. He will occupy
the pulpit here for the next two
Sundays.
DANCE
SPRUCEGROVE DANCELAND
3 3-4 mites South of Exeter
CAN IAN COWBOYSJF
of London jjF
uesday Earning
TONY FAj»
Frida|r Evening
Hl Fi
In case of rain these dances will
be held in Watson’s Hall, Kippen
finer Notice
u. cv owunc, aiiu.
be around he
the ef-
his bed
to his
a man
upright
a mern-
of the
Be-
whose
Jennie
He was
board
Church,
widow,
Miss
sung by Mrs.
Ing and Mrs.
bearers were:
Josiah Kestle,
Arthur Amy
Among those from a distance who
■were present for the funeral were:
Mt. Geo. Broderick, Mrs. Johnston and Miss Lyda Kestle, of London;
Mr. John Hoy, Miss Hoy, Mrs. Arm
strong and Mrs. Doaglas, of near
Stratford. Interment took place in
the Exeter cemetery.
CALLED TO FT. NORMAN
'Rev. Harry L. Jennings, B.A.,
Lth., who was recently ordained a
priest of the Anglican Church, at
Woodstock, occupied the pulpit of
the Trivitt Memorial church on Sun
day last both morning and evening.
His friends here were delighted with
his message. Mr. Jennings is leav
ing shortly for Fort Norman, in the
mission Dioces of Athabasca, North
West Territories. Mr. Jennings ex
pects to leave for. his. new field t’he
second week in July. Fort Norman
is 1300 miles north of Edmonton at the junctipn of the Mackenzie and
Bear rivers near the Great Bear
Lake. Mr. Jennings will go by rail to Fort M’cMurray, Alta., and from
there begins a three weeks’ boat
trip by river and lake to Ft. Norman
where t lie re is situate a log church
mission house. It has been vacant
for the past fourteen years. Near
Ft. Norman on the Great Bear Lake
are the pitchblend mines from which
radium is made. The mines employ
about 500 men in summer and about
30 0 in winter. .North of Ft. Nor
man are found the Imperial Oil
Wells. Aeroplanes are used large
ly in transportation. Mr. Jennings
was a recent guest of the W. A. of
the Church of St. John the Evan
gelist, London, and gifts were presented to him.
FORMER MINISTER DIES
Rev. Arthur Going' Passes Away at
Peterboro.
jg,' PETERBORO, June 10—A career
of 46 years in. the ministry of the
Methodist and United Church was
terminated last night in the death of
Rev. Arthur H. Going at his home,
here. He would have celebrated his
76th birthday this month.
Mr. Going had been in excellent
health and yesterday went about his
E. A. rlowaldi Seeret^ I?.WSL’>'■?
STRAWBEREY SUPPER
(Served on the
United Church La^ii
diton
Thursd
.Following the
Will be g’
includii
“ROOT
Ju 5th
good program
ocal talent
-act iplay
FOR RUTH”
Admission: Adults 35c. Children 20c
'^ter in the day suffered a heart at
tack- He failed to rally. At
Born in Georgetown, Ont.y Mr.
GoinWeis educated in Windsor Col-*
legiatehand old Victoria University
at Cobmirg, graduating in 1890. His
first charge was in. Chatham (Vic
toria Avenue) and then followed
pastorates in Rnmney, Springfield,
Port Stanley, Stratford, London,
Exeter, Hamilton, Port Hope, Lind
say and/Edmonton, where he retired
in 1923m Two years later he moved
here tw reside. In 1933 his wife predeceased him. He is survived by
one daughter, Miss Ambia, of the
Peterboro Normal School staff. Bur-
•:4Al was made in Chatham,
Mr. A. J. pen-hale, of Stephen,
underwent an operation in fit. Jo
seph’s Hospital, Monday, for the re
moval of a growth from both of his
eyes. He is getting along nicely and
is expected homo tomorrow.
The trustees of S. ,S. No; 3, Stephen,
have engaged Miss Hazel Smillio, of
Hensail, to teach the school for the
coming .year, taking the place of Miss
Gertrude Francis, who has resigned.
BIRDS, BUDS AND BABIES
Sunday was a special da.y in Main
Street United Church with birds,
flowers and babies being the centre
of attraction. Beautiful spring
flowers adorned the pulpit rostrum
while singing birds placed through
out the church added their melo
dious notes to the service of song.
Two children were_ baptized at the
Gordon
G. C.
morning service, Thomas
Koch, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Koch, and Charles Laverne Webber
son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Webber.
The pastor, Rev. Mr. Elliott took
birds and flowers fo.r the basis -of a
very interesting and instructive ser
mon. The choir sang an anthem
and a duett was sung by Misses Hil
da and Merna Sims, entitled “Beau
tiful Garden of Prayer.” During the
forepart of the service a white cross
was decorated with flowers by
Misses P. Martin and Ruth Pearce.
At night the cross was illuminated
and it was the Cross that'the minister took for the subject of his ad
dress. With lights dimmed Mr. Jas.
Francis sang “The Old r
Cross.” The choir furnished
anthem; The services were
the auspices of the W. A.---------1-----------
Rugged
an
' under
BANQUET
A banquet was given in the
Hall Friday evening of last
by the merchants who
the Exeter Community Campaign in
appreciation of the good work done
by the contestants during the cam
paign. The Banquet was catered by
the Exeter Women’s Institute who
served a splendid repast, the tables
being very beautifully decorated.
Over seventy persons sat down to
the tables. Mr. Powell, campaign
manager, acted as chairman. He
spoke of the work of the campaign
and of the splendid efforts of the
contestants. Mrs. Huxtable, winner
of the $3 00 prize, was called to the
front and in a few words she thank
ed those who had made it possible
for her to win the coveted prize. Mr.
Clark, di Toronto, one of the head
men of the organization, was intro
duced to the gathering and he spoke
briefly of the work accomplished. A
number of the business men , also
spoke briefly expressing their satis
faction of the campaign and of the
work done by the contestants. Num
erous compliments were paid to. the
ladies of the W. I. for the splendid
banquet. At the close Mr. Ted
Pooley moved a vote of thanks to
the merchants and this was second
ed by Mr. Fred Wells.
Town
week
sponsored
Annual Anniversary
and
Strawberry Festival
THAMES ROAD
SCHOOL
SUN
services
Rev. J,
Monday
DAY
21st
7.30 p.m.
venjjfg, June 22
F FESTIVAL
the Church
5.30 to 8 p.m.
gram given, by
TAYLOR, Reader
lerton
AS BROTHERS,
&ponducted$®y
’ MooreWJrand Bend
STRAY
Will lj
Supper sen
followed
MISS DOROTH
PAUL ______________
of Kiiitwn and Woodham
Admission: Adults 40c.
children not of school 20c.
Garden Party
in Centralia United Churcli,- on.
FRIDAY, JUNE ggfh
Strawberry Sujg
5.30 t<18 o’
followed by a
THE EXETEBK
e<I from
program by
SCERT BAND
Adinsision 35c. and 20c.
SUFFERED STROKE
Mrs. .Susan Johnson, suffered a
slight stroke last week and is at
present confined tO’ her bed at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Baker.
Her daughter Mrs. R. Dorrance, of
Seaforth, visited with her one day
last week.
DIED IN TORONTO
Mr. E. A. Follick received word of the death of his brother-in-law,
Mr. Ed. French, who died in Toron
to, on Saturday, aged 7 5 years. The
deceased, had been ailing for a
couple of months and had undergone
two operations. He was well known
in Exeter having visited here on
numerous occasions. Mfrs. Follicle
had been in Toronto for a week
previous to his death. The deceased
is survived by his widow and two
daughters. Besides his sister one
brother, Charles, resides in Victoria,
B. C.
EXETER RACES
Tuesday, June 23r
$2,000 in Purses
The Ford V-8 Stake
3 year old pace
The Chrysler Stake
2.27 pace
The Canadian Canners
3 ye?
Three Heat Pl
Position!
Provincial Legalize!
$400 TheCfert^Fe
$400 Cen,ralK“#ake
LOUD SPEA1
(r
$400
$400
$400
:ce
td, Exeter Brand$Stake
JR OLD TROT
tn E
’ Drawn fonj
| Pari-MutKls Betting System will
be in opqKtion
IerS/
K Heat a Race
fach Heat
ALL CAN HEAR
Bus Service from City o!Ion Races start at 1.30 p.m.
CHILDREN 25c.
_ '01
ADMISSION 45c. (plus tax)
CARS 25c, GRANDSTAND 25c.
Dominion Harness Horse Rules to Govern