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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-07-30, Page 1[ESTABLISHED 1873 V EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 30th, 1936 Sale of Summer Dresses Every Summer Dress for Ladies, Misses and Girls must go in a hurry so are reduced to real bargain prices. EQ EXTRA SPECIAL—Ladies’ and Misses’ Silk Crepe Suits (dress with coat) pastel shades; also darker colors on sale at $5.95 per suit. GIRLS’ DRESSES—4 to 14 years sizes on sale this week at 59c., 79c. and 98c. A real Bargain. < WELCOME SHOWERS The first rain to break the drought of over four’ weeks visited this sec tion Wednesday night of last week. Several times since copious showers have fallen. The rains will mater ially benefit the roots and vegetables Beans are showing a decided im provement. The berries have pick ed up -wonderfully well. Pastures that were almost burnt out are show ing effects of the moisture. The rams came too late for the grain crops as these are now being .harvested. BAND TATTOO Sixty-Third Year ACCIDENTSTELEGRAPHERS’ DEAN Mrs. Edward, mother of Mrs. G. J. Dow, is suffering from a fractured, right arm at the shoulder. The acci dent happened Friday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Edward thinking that she heard someone calling, step ped to the edge of the verandah and missing her step fell headlong to the cement sidewalk below. She landed on her shoulder putting her shoul der out of joint and fracturing hex’ arm. Miss Reta Cottie, daughter of Mr. James Cottle, of Usborne, suffered a fracture of the left arm at the wrist. She was in the garden when she tripped and in falling put out her left arm to save herself with the result that the arm was broken. Banners and streamers have decor ated the Main Street of Exeter for several days announcing the Band Tattoo to be held in Exeter this (Wednesday) evening under the aus pices of the Exeter band. The famous Waterloo of C. F. favorable last year, tion this be bands Dashwood, Grand Bend, Hensall and Exeter. The weather is fine for the occasion and the affair promises to be a spendid success. Beverley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gor don Stonehouse, was standing on a small wagon that was being drawn by another lad. He lost his balance and in falling backward put out his right hand to break the fall and the arm was broken at the wrist. band under the auspices Thiel, which made such a impression at the Old Boys will be the leading attrac- evening and assisting will from Stratford, Parkhill, Ladies’ and Misses’ White Pique Skirts on sale at 69c. each. fas, in various material White Sh< Ladies’ and Misses’ English Cream Flannel Skirts on sale at $2.00 each. educed in Price .00 We are offering a reduction of 50c. a pair in the price of all women’s and men’s white shoes. RICES Fat lower prices ‘Big B’ Brand Wor “Big B” Brand Work Shirts fq^ men are the best value, in size and with triple-stitched se priced frfm 79c to Boys’ work shirf > in same li LADIES’ WH E SUMMER GLOVES AT Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Kellogg’s Rice Krispies per pkg. 10c. Brunswick Sardines ..................... 6 for 25c. Libby’s Jumbo Pork & Beans ... 2 tins 19c. Soap Chips, loose ......................... 3 lbs. 25c. CAKES—Fresh twice each week. A full each. This is a very popular line. Fry’s Cocoa, 1-2 lb. tin ......................... 21c. Surprise Soap with one Infant’s Delight Free ............................................. 5 for 25c. Five Minute Tapioca, with Glass Fruit Nappie ................................. per pkg. 15c line of Christie’s Cakes from 10c. to 25c. Phone 32 Jones & May LISTENERS THRILLED •a MID SUMMER WANTS .... FOR THE HOME Preserving Kettles, all sizes '" Granite and Aluminum Canners Fly-Tox...........35c. and 50c. Fly-Tox^$prayers 20c. ea Screen Doors and Windows, Fly Swathes, Fly Traps, Fly Catchefs, Strainers, Fruit “ ’esses, Etc. ARVEST NEED: Binder Twine,| Sling Ropes, pulleys, Trip Ropes, Belt Dressng, Be|t Laces, Oil^nd Greases, Forks, Etc. Purina Chow Raise all the fee the feeding elem check up on yo after givling it a don’t feed it. RAISE BETTER B LVES • BABY BEEVES CHEAPER mSINGJfURINA FEEDS ^substitutes for home grown grain. , feed just enough Purina to supply ts own grown lacks. Don’t guess but I piJBuction before using Purina and again iijErial. If Purina has not made you money. the Man who Feeds It. — Remember—'Purina makes a feed for all purposes. Use Pig-Seeles for worms in pigs. Use Tet-Seeles for worms in poultry Traquair’s Hardware Mr. James Brintnell, son of Mr. Alvin Brintnell, who has been off duty for two months* owing to an accident, he having a fingei* ampu tated at Centralia creamery return ed to his duties at the creamery on Monday, Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. S, Howard were: Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Rupert, of Drumbo; Mr. Donald MacArthur and Miss Margaret Epworth, of Paris; Mr. Archie McCloy, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Kirk and daughters, Marian and Mildred, of Fairgrove, Mich. Miss Reta Rowe and Rowe and Bobby Dinney motored to Ganano- que, last week' where they took a boat trip through the Thousand Is lands. 1*116 many friends of Mr. Earl Shapton, 3rd concession of Stephen, will be pleased to learn that he is recovering nicely from his recent Illness. Mrs. Jonas Sims was in London Tuesday and spent the day with her sister Mrs. Anno Brokenshire, of Centralia, who recently underwent an operation in Victoria Hospital. BUSINESS SOLD Wong’s Cafe, which for the past six years has been conducted by Jim Wong, has been disposed of to Messrs Lum and Young Wong, of London, the new proprietors to get possession the middle of next month. During the years that Mr. Wong has been in business here he <has been a worthy citizen and has made many friends. Associated with him is Mr. Geo. Wong, the chef, who like wise has made many friends, former’s plans for the future definite and if he does not another business he intends a trip back to China. Mr. Wong is planning a trip to his na tive country. w. BROWNING, Aged 93, who began telegraphy work in 1856. Sitting at the key in Ex eter, Ont., Tuesday night, he was the first of the old-timers to sound off when the men who manned Can ada’s telegraph circuits when Can ada was young exchanged messages and reminiscences over the wire from Halifax to Vancouver. The above picture appeared in the Toronto Globe on Thursday of last week and is reproduced by courtesy of that paper. Billie, aged 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tuckey, of the Highway north of Exeter, had the misfortune to be kicked in the face by a spring colt which caused extensive abrasions to the face but no cuts. The hoof of the animal encircled one eye but for tunately the eye was not injured. Mr. Clarence Down, of Usborne, while working at his hpme fell from an elevation and injured his left hand, Thursday of last week. A bone in the little finger was frac tured. The are in secure taking George UNION SERVICES The first month of the union ser vices between Main St. and.james St. (United churches were brought to a close on Sunday last. The services during the month of July have been in charge of Rev. A. Page and the James St. choir under the direction of W. R. Goulding have led the ser vice of song. At the morning ser vice on Sunday last Miss Pearl Wood sang a solo and in the evening Mr. Walter 'Cutbush and W. R. Goulding sang a duett. Beginning with next Sunday Rev. A. E. Elliott will have charge of the services and the Main St. choir under the leadership of Miss Hueston will lead the service of song. MET INSTANT DEATH Wandering away Wednesday af ternoon. from the Huron County Home, at Clinton, where -he had been an inmate for the past year, the body of Henry Dilling, 72, of Exeter, was found Thursday morning at the foot of an overhead railway bridge, one mile west of the town. The discovery was made by a pass ing motorist, Harold Emmerson who notified Constable Norman Lever. It is presumed the unfortunate man BOWLING NOTES com- On Sunday morning many of our citizens “Listened in” as the service of the dedication of Canada’s War Memorial' at Vimy Ridge came over the radio. King Edward VIII dedi cated the memorial in the presence of 6,000 Canadian- Pilgrims. His mess'ag-e-As well as" those" oi tuff-air— nouncei* and the various speakers came through quite clearly and thrilled the listeners. 'MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER A surprise miscellaneous shower was given Tuesday evening at the home -of Miss Greta Harness for Miss Mildred Murphy, ibride-elect About twenty-five girl friends were present and enjoyed a very jolly ev ening. The room was decorated with pink and white streamers to which were suspended balloons con- 1 taining notes as to where the pres ents might be found, Miss Murphy received many beautiful gifts and expressed her warm appreciation. Lunch was served at the close. FAREWELL GATHERING A farewell gathering was held cently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Jewell, Gidley street, to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jewell, of Hereford, England, who have been spending their vacation- with relatives in this vicinity. The unique part of the occasion was the reunion of the three brothers, Jas. Jewell, Exeter; George Jewell, Lon don an-d Chas. Jewell, Hereford, England. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, George Jewell and Mildred, Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Gurd, and Ruthie, Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Bradt and family, of London; Mr. and Mrs. ter and family, of Mt. and Mrs. W. J. Beer, W, J. Hern, Mr. and qnes, Mrs. Jas. Hern and Miss Olive, Mrs. Thos. Hern and Miss Minnie, Miss Bessie Hartnoll and Mrs. H, Kyle, of town. re- W. J. McAlis- Brydges; Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Geo. ja- HODGSON—ROBINSON A quiet wedding took place Satur day at the home of Rev. T. J. Ro binson and Mrs. Robinson, Stratford when their eldest daughter, Harriett Iris, was united in marriage to Cecil Elliott Hodgson, Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hodgson, Centralia. The bride’s father, Rev. T. J. Robin son, performed the ceremony, in the presence of the immediate families. Given in marriage by her uncle, W. H. Robinson, of London,, the bride -WcHtS- a—^Guffa.n't frock of lettuce green marquisette wiTli'"’accefits-— Eight rinks took part in the week ly jitney on the local greens Friday evening of last week. Three eight end games were played with plus and minus score. The rink prising Mrs. H. C. Carey, Mrs. M. W. Teller, R. H. Sayers, and W. E. San ders won first prize with three wins plus 10. Mrs. McCool, W. C. Davis Wm. McCool and Jos. Davis won se cond with two wins plus 8 As some of the members of the bowling club have been unable to fell from the bridge. The full extent I join in the weekly jitneys Friday of his injuries have not been deter-1 evening it was decided to hold an- mined pending an autopsy. Dr. W. A. Oakes of Clinton was summoned by Constable Lever and pronounced the man < mains were removed undertaking parlor ; Dr. F. J. Burrows of J moned. A jury was viewed the remains and adjourned to Tuesday at 2.00 p.m. in the Clin ton Town Hall. Members o>f the jury are George Elliott, foreman; R. Webster, E. Walton, Thomas Haw kins, Harry Johnston, William Mutch and Wilfred Bickett. According to officials at the home Mr. Dilling left the institution about 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Po lice were notified and searched high ways and side roads until but of no avail. About 3.30 o’clock morning Constable Lever fied that the body of a man was ly ing at the foot of the overhead rail way bridge, one mile west of the town, with his feet protruding into the road and his head resting against the stone abutment. The man was dead. The re- to a Clinton and Coroner Seaforth sum- j empanelled, midnight, Thursday was noti- 51 ceil mcti u uiseLit? walkviolet velvet and a Directoire hat of - r- Di m.g. the same tone. Her bouquet was a nosegay of bouvardia and orcihids. The bride and the bridegroom were unattended. The bride’s mother, in a gown of orchid chiffon with corsage of gardenias and the bridegroom’s mother wearing sky blue crepe with gardenias received with the bridal couple. Amid a shower of rose pe tals Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson left for Toronto and a cruise -up the Saguenay EXETER COUNCIL July 27, meeting of the 1936 MunicipalA Council was held, absent Councillor Morley. The minutes of the pre vious meeting were read and adopt ed on motion of Councillors and Middleton. Carried. Mr. Switzer addressed the cil regarding a right of way on his property. James Taylor addressed the cil regarding the assessment too high on his property. The following list of accounts were read and ordered paid on mo tion of Councillors Middleton and Dignan. Carried Usborne Twp., crushing gravel $165.60; Snell Bros. & Co, gas & oil $3.30; Ed Treble, 2 benches $12.00; County of Huron, Hospital Fees $14; William, Andrew, labor, R, & b. $1$; Harry smith, cutting weeds $10; W. Laverty, ditto $10; Thomas Webster ditto $11.75; Henry Green, ditto $9.25; Charles Little, ditto $2.75; John Morley, marking street $2.75; Richard Davis, C'ltttiftg weeds $2.00. Adjournment moved by Council lor Dignan. A. Acheson, Acting Clerk Hern Coun made Coun being other jitney Monday evening and on- this occasion ten rinks of 36 players took part. It was the largest turn out of th season. The winners were W. Rivers, Mrs. U. Snell, John Pryde and W. H. Moise. GODERICH RACES Monday, Aug. 3rd 1936, atjp.30 o’clock New Grandstand General Aamissi M-r. Diling >is~*3»-4&!iye .. of _ this community. He resided in Exeter fox* many years, leaving here for the West where he spent a number of years before .returning to town a couple -of years ago. At the inquest in Clinton Tues-, day afte.noon a verdict of accidoiF- al death was returned by the jury. The jury heard evidence of Gus Bisback, that he had seen the in mate fall from 'the railway bridge abutment to the road below, also evidence of Norman Lever, county traffic officer, and Dr. Oakes, who were called immediately to scene when the body was found found life extinct. The aged mate had wandered away from home and was being sought when the accident was discovered, probe was before coroner Dr. rows. Pari-Mutuel Betting Privileges Allowed , ’ • the but in- the Thej Bur-1 WELCOME TO EXETER . Rev. Douglas C. Hill B.A., who was recently called by the con gregation of Caven Presbyterian- 'Church and inducted into the pas torate here is expected this week with Mrs. Hill and' their two girls. The manse has been thoroughly ren ovated and redecorated by Messers. Everett Johnston- and Andrew Camp bell and Mr, Hill wilF commence his pulpit services on Sunday evening. The Times-Advocate expresses welcome of the community to and Mrs. Hil! and family. B.D., Monday next will be Civic Holiday and all stores will be closed. SPRUCEGROVR DANCELANii 3 3-4 mile CANADI t* ondon WllI pen