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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-12-03, Page 1U^TABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3rd, 1936 Sixty/Third Year Complete Showing of Christmas Merchandise Leather Coats Phone 32 Handkerchiefs of all descriptions, Hand Bags, Bio Parasols, Knitted Suits, Neck ScarfJ,Hosiery, Etc. SHIPMENT OF NEW CREPE DRESSES FOR LA RIVED FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADEJ HILLCREST SHORTENING 2 lb. for .. 23c See Our Missesfand C A Skate & Shoe Outfit The Real Hockey Outfit SEE OUR TOY Puds No. 1, 2 and 3 Saude Pans .............. Water pails ...... QUICK QUAKER OATS Large pkg. 21c C. C. M. SKATESyjfATES Ounces Lighter &. Stronger. Roasters^,. Dish Pafis Salt Our Ladie^ Wear Depar^lfient s, Fancy THE LATE JAS, HANDFORD The oldest native-born of this comxnunity passed away Thursday of last wreek in the person of 'Mr, James Handford ’in his 98th year. Mr. Handtord has been ailing for the past three years. Six months to the day and the hour that he clied he had the misfortune to fall and fractured his hip. He was born cn a faim oxx the Stephen side of No. 4 Highway, what was then known as the London Road, about three miles south of Exeter. At that time this community was 'bush and there was none living off of the London Read. The road was prin­ cipally corduroy. When Mr. Hand­ ford made this first trip to Exetei* there were only three houses .here. Mr. Handford had a keen mind and net only was he conversant with the happenings of the day but life in the pioneel’ days stood out vivid in his foemcry. He used to tell of a band of Indians that lived next to their farm and from whom he learned to talk the Indian language. He remem­ bered the first horse between Lucan and Brucefield and his fathex' own­ ed the first pair of wheels to come to this community. Ixi his years the wild pigeon was very plen­ tiful. At the age of twelve Mr. Hand- ficrd competed in his first plowing match but instead of horses he used oxen. The next yeax’ he won second prize in a plowing match that took place oxi the gr.ound where the Exe­ ter post-office now stands and the third yeax* he carried off first laur­ els. As long as he was able he tock a keen interest ixi the plowing matches of the district. Before the day of the reaper he and his brothex* Richard were ex­ perienced men with the cradle and in many a competition they carried p.ff the honors. Mr. Handford was also a great lovex- o;f horses. Fioj sev­ eral years he engaged in the horse business at which time he made sev­ eral trips to the West. In 191,8 at the age of 80 Mr. Handford accom­ panied by his daughter Miss Annie, spent foux’ pleasant months visiting in the West. Up until two1 years ago Mr. Handford was a regular* visitor to the Toronto Exhibition and for 27 years straight ‘be never missed the fair .once. He was also a regu­ lar visitor at the Royal Winter Fair from the time it was first started. At the age of 25 Mr. Handford moved from the homestead to a farm across the he r____ years agio, name was ceased him 29 ford was the last of a jyfami'ly ■• twelve children, one hjfX whom die in infancy. He iSidrbvived by $ve< daughters, Mrs. Foster, of To«$lto; Miss Annie at home; Mrs. Montgom­ ery, of Weyburn, Sask.; Miss Hattie of Woodstock and Mrs. Griffith, of Toronto. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. ■‘'y The funeral was/.held from his late residence -Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt who paid worthy tribute to bh’e Stirling character .of the deceased. The floral tributes were very beautiful. The bearers were Harold Foster, Maur­ ice and Clifford Griffith, William and Fred May and Wm. Ellering- ton. Among those who attended from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Fotser and son Harold; Mr. and Mrs. Griffith and sons Maurice, Clif­ ford and Harold and Miss iSadie Holman, of Toronto; Mr. iGeo. Hol­ man, of Goderich; Mrs. R. Beamish and daughter Miss Olive and Mr. and Mrs. Hall, of Ilderton; Mrs. (Rev.) Collins, of Birr; Messrs Clar­ ence and Milton Foster, of Granton; Mr. Jas. McWilliams, of Mitchell, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Damn, daughtex* of the late Wesley Hand- , ford, of Swift Current, iSask. MRS. MOONEY DIES Mrs. Alice Mooney died at her thome in Exeter >on Wednesday morning following a lengthy illness. The de­ ceased is survived by two daughters Miss Vera, of London and Miss Irene at home. The funeral will be held Fridaty at 2 o’clock. Private ser­ vice at the house with interment in McTaggart’s Cemetery. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS ,2306 Putnam LL. Toledo, O. ILL WITH PNEUMONIA ®o(bby Triebner, seyen-year-old son of Mr, Charles Triebner, of town is critically ill with pneumonia. MEN’S 15 IN. LEATHER TOP RUBBERS Wind breakers We are ready for the Christmas season with a largestock of merchandise suitable for Christmas gifts. We would advise an early selection while there is a large range to choose from. Below we offer a few suggestions. . Woollen Blankets and Bed Covers We have a beautiful range All Wool Blankets and Bed-Covers in the new styles and plain effects at very Reasonable Prices. Ask to see our Striped Reversible Bed- Covers, satin-bound at $6.95. A Bargain in Rayon Bed Spreads at $1.95 each 16 only Rayon Bed-Spreads, colors of mauve, gold, rose, and green, size 72 by 90 inches, slight imperfections in weave, a real bargain while they last at $1.95 each. Fancy Towels ior Christmas Gifts We have just received a shipment of the well known Galt make of Towels beautiful colorings and patterns. These make real useful Christmas Gifts. Prices from 25c. to 69c. each. Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Winter Coats at Rg Bargain Prices A New Winter Coat would make a wonderful Christmas Gift for moth,f^’br daugh­ ter. We have a large stock to choose from at great reductions in price; Our Men’s Wear Department Our Men’s Wear Department is simply overflowing with ne have exceptional values in Men’s Tie$ Fancy Braces, Arrow Jpnd Sweaters, Gloves, Underwear, Neck JScarfs, Pyjamas, Etc. erchandise. We v' Forsyth Shirts;’' Collars, Gloves, AND MISSES JUST AR- XCEPTIONAL VALUES Bath-Robes and Dressing Gowns for Ladies and JRTen and Children now in stock. These ma$te very user gifts. dren’s Snow Suits early Dr. J. W. Browning, Exeter, Ontario, Canada OVERSHOES, RUBBERS Al© RUBBER-BOOTS Velvet Overshoes for Women, black or brown, fur-trimmed, Goodrich or Kaufman make best grade $2.95 pr.; al^s ebeaper grade at $2.75 a pair.*> Best grain leather uppers at $5.00 pair; also high lace rubbers at $5.00 pr. and full line low price heavy rubbers for men and boys. Overcoats Our stock of these gives you a choice selection and you will find our styles and prices just what you want! Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday BAKING NEEDS AT SAVING PRICES Re-Cleaned Currants.................2 lbs. 25c. Rowntree’s Unsweetened Chocolate 1-2 pound cake ............................ 15c. Fancy Bleached Sultana Raisins lb. 19c. Rose Baking Powder....... 16 oz. tin 14c. Australian Lexia Raisins with Seeds 2 pounds for ............................... 25c. Finest Baking Syrup in bulk per lb. 10c. HAPPYVALE MINCEMEAT 2 lb. for .. 23c Aylmer Golden BANTAM CORN 2 tins for . 21c Jones & May Phone 32 BINGO If!I ■jifeen THURSD. Prizes MBER 3rd Fifteen __ __ Ducks, ^EhicKe^ and Picnic Hams road where he lived until BABE OF TWO MONTHS UNDERGOES OPERATION 'The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Thompson, of McGillivray, aged two months last week under­ went an operation for trouble at London. 4 fine. operation for mastoid ; St. Joseph’s Hospital, The babe is getting along RING FILED FROM FINGER AFTER 57 YEARS Falling on the kitchen floox* at her home in Centralia Mrs. G. Bayn- ham fractured her left arm at the shoulder. Mr. and Mrs, Baynham recently celebrated their 57th wed­ ding anniversary. Mrs. Baynham’s wedding ring, never taken off hex’ fingex* since her wedding 57 years ago, had to be filed off due to the swelling caused by the accident. She is resting comfortably at her home. FIRST RABBIT DRIVE The Exeter Gun Club held their first jack rabbit drive Saturday af­ ternoon of last week1. Twenty-two persons took part in the drive and after trudging through the snow for a distance of 'over three miles in the vicinity of Clandeboye, the total bag amounted second drive took place Tuesday af­ ternoon and sixteen hunters bagged 40 jacks. The gun club have a market for 2000 jacks with farm. to 15 rabbits. A a fox 55th ANNIVERSARY •Mr. and Mrs. John Essery of Cen­ tralia* celebrated the .fifty-fifth anni­ versary of their wedding at the home of Mrs. Byron E. Hicks. We extend congratulations. UNDERWENT OPERATION Mx'S. Cecil Rowe, of underwent an operation eph’s Hospital, London, last. Her friends will to know that she is getting along fine. Hay Twp., at St. Jos- on Friday be pleased My Deai* Doctor;— We hear you had a birthday And we don’t care which one 'twas For it makes so. little difference To any of us because We love you in the summertime, We love you when its cold We loved in the days gone by, And we’ll love you when you’re eld, So' we wish you health and happiness And birthdays, many scores, And may the gods of fortune still Be kind to you and yours, Frank W. K. Tom FRACTURED ARM •On Tuesday evening of last week while the hydro was off and the town in darkness Miss I. Qlanville slipped en the icy pavement in front of the old opera house and in falling fractured her left arm above ■the wrist. CHRISTMAS CHEER FUND A Christmas Cheer fund is being started again this year and arrange­ ments are being made for the tribution at Christmas time, tails will be announced later, nations may be left at either of banks in town or at The Time-Ad­ vocate. Make some child happy at the Christmas season. dis- De- D-o- the LUMBER ON GROUNDS A large quantity of lumber to' be used in Exeter’s new community building is now on the grounds and is being prepared of the trusses to structure.. Work rapidly in spite of for the building support the steel is going ahead the cold weather. FORMER MANAGER ILL The many friends of Mr. B. R. Bartow, former manager of the Exe­ ter Canning Factory, now of Middle­ ton N.S., will be sorry to hear that he has 'been quite ill in hospital. We understand that he is somewhat im­ proved and expects to leave the hos­ pital this week. SERIOUSLY ILL WORK PROGRESSING Progress is being made in the renovation of the Oddfellow’s Block. The workmen are now ready for the installation -of the new display, win­ dows which when finished twill be. the finest in Exeter and will be up- to-date in every particular. The heating system and the electrical wiring are almost complete and the ■carpenters are putting on the finish­ ing touches. BIDDULPH NATIVE DEAD ZWICKER—MARTIN A quiet .wedding took place at Wallacetown oxx Saturday, Novem­ ber 28th, when Miss Margaret Isohel Martin, Reg. N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Martin, of town, was united in marriage with Mr. Charles Gerald Zwicker, son of Mr. and Mrs. ■Charles Zwicker, of Crediton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. -I. Mr. Fred Kes tie is critically ill at Dr. Fletcher’s Hospital suffering with an infection of the font. His son Mr. Frank Kestle, of Lawrence •Station, and daughter Miss Pearl, of Brantford, visited with him Sunday. DISMISSES ACTION on Word has been received in this district that D. J. Hennessey, form- ex* well-toown resident of Biddulph Twp., is dead at his home ia Vising ■- Alta. He went West in 1902 and had lived in Viking ever since. Mr. Hennessey is survived by one broth­ er James Hennessgy, of Viking, and £cux* sisters, Mrs. Corft^’iYaiHQigjien, of Centralia; Sister Genevieve, SiT* nia; Mrs. Lundy, of Detroit af^ Mrs. Mcllifrargey, of Lucan. iss me roaa wnere ne uveu untn n. , , . „ , MacDonald, uncle of the groom,retired and moved to Exeter 261 a ----- His wife, whose maiden Margaret Beamish, prede- years. Mr. Hand- •o£> ■ The attendants at the wedding were and Mrs. Ward Fritz, of Zurich, and Mrs. Zwicker left ion a wed- •£ding trip to Detroit, Chicago' and /New York. Their many friends in ! this community iwill join with the Times-Advocate in extending best wishes. /,------------- •ASHWOOD ROAD NOW IN GOVERNMENT PLAN Announcement that the Ontario Government had taken over by or- der-in-council the county highway known as the “Dashwood Road,” as a provincial highway connecting highway No. 4 near Exeter and the Blue Water Highway near Grand Bend, has been received by County Clerk J. M. Roberts. The County Council, which con­ vened for 'ts final 1936 session on Tuesday made the request to the Government at its June meeting. The announcement is of import­ ance to a large section of Western Ontario, providing, as it will, a permanent east to west improved highway to the lake shore resorts. Mr.-At Osgoooe Hall last week Justice McFarland gave his judgment, dismissing the action brought by the'r widow and son of the late Frank McGregor to recover from the Exe­ cutor of the will of the late Andrew Slater, the sum .of $4/000.00, that was willed to Frank McGregor. The Judge held that the words “child or other issue” in the Wills Act did not include illegitimate children and consequently on the death of Frank McGregor the legacy lapsed and goes to the other legatees mention­ ed in Mr. Slater’s will J. M. Rey- craft appeared for the plaintiffs, F. W. Gladman for the Executor and Kenneth C. Stanbury for the heirs. PUMPS INSTALLED pump house at the and the lxydu’o line has been completed ■two to three weekswill be the water will be pumped in- mains. There is still consid- W’ork to be completed at the The new .pumips for Exeter’s new waterworks system have been in­ stalled in the Frayne springs to the pumps but it before to the erable pump house at tlie reservoir before the new system can be linked up with the old. The _______ ing considerable night work in ar to have the water turned on Christmas. BRIDE-TO-BE HONORED Wednesday night of last week Mrs. James Henderson, Dame street, London, was hostess-of a" cleverly arranged li'neii and kitchen shower • in honour of Miss Helen Walper, formerly oif Exeter, bride-elect of early December. A group iof friends were present. Euchre was played after which a lovely buffet luncheon was served. Thursday might at the home Miss eous Miss were Court Whist was played, prizes were given followed by lunch. .Friday evening at the home of Mr. T. Shaw, London, a party was held in honour of Miss Helen Wal­ per and Mr. Wm. Gallimore. A bridge lamp was presented follow­ ing a very dainty lunch. of Dorothy Fenwick, a miscellan- shower was held in honour of Helen Walper. Decorations carried out in pink) and white. PROCEEDINGS DROPPED The workmen are do- ■der by The decision to drop proceedings connected with the eppeal to the Privy Council in London, England, involving the validity of the Canada Temperance Act in the counties of Huron, Perth and Peel still leaves the status of these counties in a confused situation The Supreme •Court of Canada over -a year ago ruled that the Canada Temperance Act was in force in Huron, Perth and Peel and that the C.T.A. is more (re­ strictive than the proviiWs Control Act. The Privy Council has upheld this decision and finds that the Canada Temperance Act is still in force in these three counties. Ac­ cording to Dr. A. J. Irwin, general secretary of the Ontario Temper­ ance Federation, this leaves 1 judgment df the Supreme Court Canada in force and the existence beverage rooms in these counties in violation of the highest courts the land. It was sought to bring before xhe Privy Council the validity of the C.T.A. and this phase of the ques­ tion had to be withdrawn. In a recent test case before Coun- ty Judge T. H. GrOut, of BramptOii, the judge ruled that the provided and hot the Dominion should admin­ ister the liquor laws and that the C.T.A. was ultra vices and invalid. To test the Constitutional aspect of the question may be the next step, prem­ ier Hepburn contends that the find­ ing of the privy Council that the C.T.A, is still in force does not touch the constitutional aspect of the question at all. EXETER OLD BOY DIES Ex- his (Mr. Frank Hamilton Lutz, an eter Old Boy, died Sunday at home in Gananoque, Ont., aged 59 years. Mr. Lutz >was a former Western Canadian representative of James Coiristine & Co., of Montreal, having joined that firm 35 years ago. The deceased was a son of the late Dr. Calvin and Mrs. Lutz, form­ erly of Exeter. Dr. Lutz for many ■years conducted a drug store in Ex­ eter having sold out to Mr. W. S. Cole and moving from .here to Gan­ anoque. Frank’s early life was •spent in Exeter having been educat­ ed at the Exeter school and Clinton before going to Toronto. As a young man he was quite a lacrosse player when Exeter boasted of a fast JiO is SU.’i’ViVGii his widow and one daughter. COLD SPELL This community has during the pi^.few days experienced the cold­ est s^ell on record for so early in the Jeason. Around nine o’clock Monday evening thermometers in town dropped to 12 degrees below ^ero. In the early morning the tem­ perature rose to about seven degrees below. Snow fell over the (week­ end blocking some of the roads to motor traffic and snow plows were called out to open them up. A party of motorist from London attempting to reach Crediton on Sunday were stalled and (were forced to return. A snowplow kept the highway open. In some places the snow was piled a couiple of feet deep. Canadian ‘Legion Rooms 1.4" Admission 25c. Dbor Prize e results ridge CHILDREN VACCINATED the Housekeeper 'Ladies! B I Exet< hold Town!Hall oni 9 th atX sion 25 c."”” ridge ling Club will ta UP? mb er Admis^ solos Mar- Sen- Community singing was led by Eric Armstrong, formerly, of Mr. Fred W. Bray, Hamil- DR. ROE’S HOG CONCENTR^E $3.00 PEgffwT. pigs (Ovei* 100 pounds mix 17 lb^i grain arid watch ........................... —..... -..........................ii Special Prices on all Stoves in the i and get one fo^Uliristn Cooper’s DuKil ........... 75c. Cooper’s Kuol ................65c. pt. ^oultrjFBpecifio Cooper’s Kuol .............$1.00 qt. logjFonic . Creolin at ....25c. 40c. and 7|5c. ..... Specific ..... 15c. .i«.« 15c ..... 15c ..... 50c. lb. lb. lb. lb. VIM—E More Eggs! No Traquair’s Hardware “THE POULTRYS’ FRIEND” More Profit! Healthy Fleck! No Worms! No Colds! Diarrhoea! Has all the necessary ingredients 3 15s. for 50c. 7 lbs. for $1.00 Dr. Kipp, of Granton, M.O.H., for that district, has vaccinated the pu­ pils of separate school section. No. 6, Biddulph, as a preventative against small .pox. The younger children who have not yet started to- school were also, vacinated, .Similiar pre are being taken in schools. utions orhood Church (Supper program 4 th The W. A. of ElimVi are having a Chicken and Bazaar fOlOW in the Church o commencing at 6 2 Bo and 15c. Kenneth Easterbrook, of Galetta. Ont., is visiting with his grandpar­ ents Mr. and Mrs. George Easter­ brook. a ember Admission During the Christmas season all advertisements for the Times-Advo- eate must be in the office not later than Monday noon. AU eopy should be In not later than Tuesday noon. FLOCK OWNERS DINNER On Thu/ ’ evening, November 26 the flock owners of Fred W. Bray Limited, Exeter, were tender­ ed a dinner in Caven Presbyterian Church. About 86 attended. Immediately after dinner •were rendered by the Misses guerite Hogarth and Blanche ior. Mr. Exeter. ton, then took charge of the meet­ ing. In his address he outlined the policy of the firm in selling only strong, healthy chicks, and stressed that it was only through the .proper management and feeding of the flocks that the hatchery could (pro­ duce these strong, healthy chicks. He outlined methods of feeding and management which have been found by experiments, in various Experi­ mental (Stations and Colleges, to in­ sure best results along these lines. (Slides and moving pictures of flocks throughout the Province were then shown. L stures iof points of interest throughout Germany, Eng­ land and part of France which were photographed by Mr, Bray on his trip to the Poultry Congress this summer were also shown. The pictures were followed by ah open discussion* by Zone Representative Speaks The zone representative of Canadian Legion, Comrade Weber, of Wingham, visited the Exeter Branch ion Friday evening last and gave an interesting and instructive address on Logion work, He was ac­ companied by three of the Wingham comrades. A barbecue lunch with hot coffee were served at the close. the the of s of i3 of