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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-04-01, Page 11 f ♦ V A I A i X .. K8TABLISHED 1873 I EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 1st, 1937 Sixty-Third Year V I LEFT TOWN NEW FOUNTAINS 50 YEARS IN EXETER LOCAL NEWS > i i Mr. Sid Miller, of Toronto AT THIS STORE He will have a complete range of cloths for Suits and Top-Coats for men. If in heed of a Made-to-Measure Suit or Coat, come in and see Mr. Miller. He will be pleased to show you his samples, whether you buy or not. Prices $21.50 to $24. Remember the date. Coronation Linens We have just received a shipment of very fine linen tea-towellings, roller towel lings and table cloths in the New Coronation colorings. These are exceptionally fine quality of pure linen at very reasonable prices. Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Spring Coats and Suits NEW STYLES NEW CLOTHS LOW PRICES 36-in. Prints on Sale 15c Yard 12 good patterns of Prints 36 inches'wide, suitable for Comforters, Aprons, Dresses, Etc. on sale this week at 15c. a yd. Furnishings for the Home We now have a complete showing of Linoleums* Rugs, Congoleums, Window Blinds, Curtains, Curtain Rods, Draperies, Etc., ready for the Spring season. Come in and look over these lines. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Royal York Tea, 1-2 pound package ... 25c. Golden Wax Beans ................... per tin 10c. Kellogg’s Bran Flakes ........... 2 pkgs. 23c. Five Roses or Purity Flour ... per cwt. $3.95 Huron Toilet Paper................. 10 rolls 25c. Aylmer Asparagus Cuttings ... per tin 15c. All Bran, 1. pkg., wooden spoon free 20c. Rose Brand Baking Powder...1 lb tin 14c. Phone 32 TT Jones & May I Mr. Siverns, who has conducted a boot and shoe repair shop in Ex eter for some time, has this week moved to Parjchill, Mr. a. E. Wuerth, of Hensall, is starting up a similiar business in the same stand. TAKING OVER HOTEL AT FOREST Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Acheson, of Owen Sound, spept Sunday with’the former’s mother, Mrs. W. T. Ache son. Mr. Acheson has resigned his position with the Bank of Montreal at Owen Sound and on the 15th of this month will take over the senberry Hotel at Forest. Bos- COMPOUND FRACTURE Mrs. J. Hubert Jones while in the act of going, down cellar following the supper hour Monday evening had the misfortune to fall sustaining a compound fracture of the right arm. She was taken to St. Joseph’s Hos pital, London, where the bone was set and an X-ray taken. It was a very bad break and unfortunately the arm has had to be reset four times. POOL ROOM STILL OPEN Mr. Nelson Statton, operator the new billiard and pool room Exeter on the advice of his solicitor last week refused to r- cheque proffered by the for the .revoking of ’ ' The pool room has been open each week-day for business and the mat ter will now come before the council at its next meeting. of in accept the j council his license. FARM HOME BURNED IFour new drinking fountains are being installed at the Exeter school during Easter tains are being S department public school, and the contract was let to Traquair. made by week. Two foun- installed for the H. and two Tenders were The installation is Arthur Jones. for the called A. J. being OF MRS. MAGUIREDEATH 'Less than six weeks after the death of her husband Mrs. Weston Maguire passed away on Thursday, March .25 at the home of her daughter Mrs, Samuel Chambers, Formerly Betsy Jane Dixon, she was born in McGil livray 72 years ago where she resid ed all her life. Mrs. Maguire has been confined to- her bed for several months being brought to her daugh ter’s shortly before Christmas. She is survived by three sons and two daughters, Edward, Leamington; Ferguson, -of London; Neil, of Lu can; Mrs ,S. Chambers Exeter and Mrs. S. Chambers, Crediton; one sis ter, Mrs. Arthur Cook, .Granton and four [brothers, Messrs. James, John, Morgan and Edward Dixon, of Mc Gillivray. The funeral was held on Saturday, the service at the house being conducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt followed by a service at Christ Church, McGillivray conducted by Rev. M. Skinner, of Ailsa Craig, in terment took place in Neil’s ceme tery, McGillivray. The pall bearers were six nephews: Chas. Brimwell, Harry Ferguson, Wm. Cook, George Earl and Wilfred Dixon. On Thursday of this week Geo. Anderson will commence f iftyyfirst year as a tinsmith in eter. On April 1st, 1887, Mr. An derson came to Exeter from Fingal and started to work as a tinsmith for the late Hugh Spackman, hard ware merchant. At that time Mr, spackman conducted a business in the building now occupied by Mr. E. Lindenfield. Later Mr. Spackman moved across the street, selling out 17 years ago- to Mr. B. W. F. Beav ers, with whom Mr. Anderson is now employed. During the years he has been in Exeter Mr. Anderson has al ways taken an active interest in sports. He organized the first base ball team and the first outside-game was played at Clinton when Exeter was beaten 33 to 3. Three years later Exeter carried off the cham pionship for the county. For years Mr. Anderson held down first sack and gave a good account of himself. When curling was popular in Exeter Mr. Anderson was an ardent curler and lie has also been -one of th’e towns leading bowlers, and during'1 th$ past summer carried -off one of the season prizes. There have been many changes on Main St. since he first started here. Dr. Browning, R. N. Rowe and Jos. Senior are the only three left in business that were in business in Exeter when Mr. An derson came. There have been also many changes on Main St. in the buildings. For over thirty years Mr. Anderson has been a member of the fire brigade. His many friends will join with the Times-Advocate in extending congragulati-ons and wishes for his future welfare. Mr, his Ex- An- best OPERATIONS Spring House Cleaning is Here Again Brighten up those Walls and Furniture With NEPTO-LAC ENAMEL Ten Outstanding Features 1. Nepto-lac can be used for inside and outside use. 2. Nepto-lac leaves no brush marks and is as as smooth as porcelain. 3. Nepto-lac dries dust free in 2 to 3 hours and hard in from 4 to 6 hours. 4. Nepto-lac requires no special undercoating. 5. Nepto-lac requires no special thinners and may be thinned when necessary with Turpentine. 6. Nepto-lac has no objectionable odor. 7. Nepto-lac is easy to apply and can be brushed back and forth as frequently as necessary. 8. Nepto-lac hides unusually well in one coat. 9 .Nepto-lac is very economical. It spreads 650 to 750 square, feet per gallon. rs A 4-Act Comedy With Excellent Morals “Dot the Miner’s Daughter” or “One Glass of Wine Will be presented by the YOUNG PEOPLE OF ELIMVELLE in the CHURCH, on FRIDAY, APRIL 9th at 8.15 p.m. M-UiSIC -BETWEEN ACTS — ADMISSION 25 AND 115c. COMiE ONE! COME ALL! DIED IN EDMONTON Mr. Norman Floody, pf Windsor, visited with friends in Exeter and with relatives at Blyth over he Eas- tei’ holidays, Miss Margaret Taman and Messrs Grafton Cochrane and Rowe Dinney of Western University, are home for the holidays, Miss Betty Nightingale, of Wai- laceburg, is spending the week with her u,ncle and, aunt. Dr. M. C. and Mrs. Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. iLongmaid and dau ghter, of Streetsville, are visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Albert Keys, of No. 4 Highway. Mr. James Francis spent Easter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jaques. Miss Ina Jaques returned with him t'O visft for a week. Mrs. J. Wajper and daughter Phylis, of Woodstock, visited with Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penhale and other relatives over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hopper ana two- children were at Wingham Sat urday attending the 45th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Hooper’s parents. Mrs. Lloyd and children, of Tor onto and Mrs. Millar and family, of London, are visiting at the home of Mr. L. Day. Messrs. C. W. Kestle, E. M. Dig- nan, Wellington Hern and L. Day were in Hamilton Good Friday at tending an I.iO.Q.F. lodge o£ instruc tion. Miss Maud Sparks, of Wallace burg, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. D. Gordon. -Master Keith Gordon is spending the holidays at Chat ham. Mr. and Mrs. T, B. Acheson and daughter Jane and Mrs. H. Farrell, of Toronto, spent the holidays with the former’s mother Mrs. W. T. Acheson. Miss Mary Reid, bride-elect, eld est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Reid, late of County Soron, Ireland, who live just south of town was pleasantly surprised recently by about 50 members of the Clandeboye United Church which had gathered to do- her honor and present her with a beautiful set of dinnerware. The gift was accompanied by an address •cleverly written in poetic form. A fitting reply was made by Miss Reid. Afterward all enjoyed games and -re freshments. Miss Reid had been con nected with the congregation for about five years and will be missed in the ichoir, Sunday School and church. Miss Reid will be married to Mr. Clarence B. Rees, of Ailsa ■Craig early in April and will settle on his farm after a short honeymoon ■Congratulations. THIRTEENTH POWER BILL IS CREDIT FOR $1109.47 Ethel Delve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arto Delve was taken sudden ly ill last week and was removed to hospital in London, for an operation foir appendicitis. She is improving as well as can be expected. Mr. Norman Mitchell, of Centralia underwent an operation for appen- Mrs. dicitis in Victoria Hospital, London., Hern, near The home of Mr. Harold 9th concession of Usborne, Zion, was completely destroyed by fire early Monday afternoon. I.’.— Hern, who has been ill for some time, was carried from her bed and removed from the burning building. The fire started on the roof by a spark from the chimney shortly af ter the noon hour. The alarm was sent out and neighbors gathered and fought the flames with buckets of water but were unable to. bring it under control. With the fire start ing in the roof practically all of the household effects were saved. The house was a veneel’ with half blocks of cement and the walls collapsed. Mrs. Hern has been brought to the home of her parents, Mr. and George Earl, of town. NEW WATER RATES Mrs. The new rates for the wateir users of Exeter have been struck by the Public Utilities Commission and now await the approval of the municipal council. 'Owing to the difficulty and expense in securing a suitable supply the rates are somewhat higher than at first anticipated but at the same time will compare favorably with that .charged by various other muni cipalities. The rate for a domestic service is $6.00 per annum with an additional charge of $6.00 per year for toilet and bath, less a ten per cent discount for prompt payment. The ’commercial rate is $9.00 with an additional charge for toilet. A special rate is chariged the larger users. The average consumption of water for February was around 60 - 000 gals, per day, while the maxi mum supply is estimated at about 215,000 gals, per day. Water rates will be -collected four times a year instead of twice a year’ as formerly. The first bills will go out in a few days. THE LATE MRS. ELSTON on Wednesday of last reports state that his favorable. week. Latest condition is Mr. and Mrs.Neil S'tanlake, son of Nelson Stanlake underwent an op- ertion for the removal of his tonsils on Tuesday. Allan Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Richards, who recently underwent an operation for appen dicitis at Victoria Hospital, London, •returned''heme Saturday last and is able to be around again. Mr. M. Elford, who has been crit ically ill in Bt. Joseph’s Hospital, in London, following an operation on Tuesday of last week is improving as well as can be expected. Mrs. El- ford, who has been with him turned home iSunday. 'The thirteenth power 'bill from the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Com mission is a credit for $1,109.47. Last yeair the thirteenth power bill was $903.35, the increase this year being. $205.94. In view of the fact that during the past eighteen months the rates to hydro users in Exeter have been reduced three times with a total saving to the consumers of more than $2,500, the showing this year is a very splendid one. The Exeter rural system is expanding at a very satisfactory rate. Since the fiscal year which began November 1st eight miles of new line have.been' built and. canvassing is now being done on about 15 more miles. Only a few more signatures are required foir" the building of a nine mile stretch from Russeldale to Roy’s church and along the Hibbert-IFullar- ton boundary. re-SUCCESSFUL PLAY EASTER SERVICES TWO GODERICH PAPERS AMALGAMATED The Signal and- the Star, Goder ich’s two weekly papers have amal gamated, and will be issued as one paper twice a week, it was announc ed last Saturday. The Signal, established in 18(48, was a Liberal paper. It was owned, by W. H. Robertson, who ran as a Liberal candidate in the North Hur on by-election of 1929. Mr. Robert son will become the managing edit or of the combined papers. Proprietor of the merged publica tions will be W. Wilkes, who was owner of The Star, an Independent Conservative journal established in 1859. Mr. Wilkes was the former owner of The Midland Times. Both papers formerly came out each Thursday. Under the new set up, the paper will be issued on Wed nesday and Saturday. All printing will take place in one plant. A three-act comedy-drama "Jimmy, Be Careful” was presented in the Eden school by the Eden players on Wednesday and Thursday evenings to large audiences. On Thursday ev ening the class room was filled to capacity and unfortunately quite a number had to be refused admittance This play was well presented and the laughter and applause from the audience showed that it was much enjoyed. The scene of the play was laid in the living, room of Mrs. Blake’s house. Those taking part were: Tillie, the maid, Mrs. Harold Hunter; pietro, the old Hunter; Emilie Coates; Jim Fisher, Ma Blake, Beatrice Ellen Means, Mrs. Maurice Coates; Verna Blake, Lula Hunter; Willie Blake, Roy Hunter; Chris. Means, E. Luxton and Herb Clark, Garfield Thompson. Rev. A. E. Elliott was taken ill with influenza the latter part of the week and on Sunday he was unable to take the services in Main Street United Church. In his absence Mr. W. G. Medd conducted the morning service and Rev. Mr. Chandler, of Kippen, took the service in the ev ening. Special Easter music was furnished by the choir. A children’s choir led the service of song in Caven iPresibyterian chuych Easter morning. “Two an thems were sung with Marguerite Hogarth and Ola Moir taking the so lo parts. There was a splendid turn out -of the congregation and the minister, Rev. Mr. Hill, delivered a most inspiring sermon on ‘‘The Su preme Miracle” his text being ‘‘Now is 'Christ Risen -from the Dead.” Two Easter lillies adorned the pul pit one from Miss Fanny Hatter in memory of her parents and one from the Y P. Guild. A special service of Easter music was held in Trivitt Memorial church on Sunday evennig. Several Easter hymns were sung by the congrega tion. The choir sang two anthems "Angels of Easter” and "Why Seek Ye the Living.” Solo parts were tak en by A. Middlemiss and B. Cousens, Miss Labelle Sims and Mrs. Lloyd Lindenfield. Mr. Cousens sang a so lo with the men of the choir join ing in the chorus. A short appro priate Easter sermon was delivered by the Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt. An early -communion service was held in the morning at 9.45. A sacred cantata ‘The Crucifixion’ by Stainer was rendered by James Street choir under the direction -6f Mr. W. R. Goulding on Sunday ev ening to a large congregation. The service is based on a meditation on the sacred passion of the Holy Re deemer ending with the crucifixion. Special parts were taken by Misses Beta Rowe, Helen Penhale, Pearl Wood and Jean Sheere; Messrs. Wal ter Cutbush, Charles Godbolt, W. R- Goulding and Clarence Down. At the morning service two Easter anthems were sung “The Easter .Hallaleulah’ with a trio by Mrs. Lindenfield, Miss L. Lindenfield and Miss Reta Rowe and a solo part by Mr. Jack Paisley and "Look to the Cross” with an obligato solo by W. Cutbush. A duet was sung by Mrs. T. Coates and Mrs. W. R. Goulding. A white cross beautifully decked with lilies and a bouquet of flowers adorned the pulpit. An Easter me-s sage "The Dawn” was delivered at the morning service by the pastor, Rev. A. Rage. gardener, Har- Blake, Mrs. H. Harvie Hillen; Essery; Aunt The death of Mrs. Jesse Elston occurred on Wednesday, March 24, at her late home in Exeter. Mrs. Elston had been unwell for1 some time, the immediate cause of her death being a severe heart attack. Her maiden name was Mary Gidley. She was a daughter of the late Rich ard Gidley having been born in Ex eter where she lived all her life. The Gidley family were among the pioneers of Exeter. Her’ grandfather the late Squire Gidley was a build er and with his sons conducted a furniture factory. The factory was sold to the Ross-Taylor Co., now known as the Huron Lumber Co. Mrs. Elston’s mother, whose maid en name was HOnor Bissett, was the first to- be interred in the Exeter cemetery, Mrs. Elston was an ad herent of the Main^ Street United Church and in her earlier years was an active worker in the Sunday School and for many years was a valued member of the clhurch choir, She was highly esteemed by a wide Circle of friends and will be sadly missed in hei’ home and hy many friendS. her husband who will have sympathy of many friends. The fun-> eral took: place from her late home on Friday afternoon, interment taking place in the Exeter cemetery, Rev. A. E. Elliott conducted the funeral service. The bearers were Messrs. B. W. F. Beavers, W. G. Medd, A, Campbell, Geo. MawsOn, G. S. Howard and S. Ross. Among those from/a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. L. Lewis and son Ralph and wife, of Detroit; Mrs. Albert McVittie and son William, of Hespeler; Misses Bear! and Edith Gidley, of Toronto; Mr, Percy Hoop er and Miss Ruth Hooper, Mr. Al- Shoe and Leather Repairing We wish to announce to the public that we have opened up a Shoe and Leather Repairing Business in the building va cated by Mr. Siverns, one door north of Hydro Shop. In addition to repairs of all kinds we will handle Men’s and Boys’ Shoes, Rubber Boots, Polishes, Etc. Shoes Dyed. Having had a number of years experience all work is Guaranteed Nepto-lac is waterproof—tough—durable and heat ? < v 26 Lovely Shades to Choose From ‘ iWpto-lac heavy duty quick-drying enamel for your car makes a wonderful job. Try a can We are now booking orders for paint before the advance in price. If you want to save some money see us at once. We have color cards for all jobs. Get one. ♦ Traquair’s Hardware Mr. Gordon Penhale, of the 3rd concession of Stephen, who- recently purchased the farm of Mr. Joshua Johns at Elimville, has moved onto the farm this week. Mr. Wm. H. Dearing has sold hiS residence south of Victoria Paris now occupied by Mr. Archie DdJvis, oiuuxj3 VYOXO XJX vu„xx „xxxxu U) to- Mr. Wesley Witmer. Mr, Davis’i’spent the day away from home, will move into the residence .of Mrs. Hockey on Ann St. and Mr. Earl Al len who has been occupying Mrs. Hockey's residence Will move into tihe residence now occupied by Mr- Gerald Ford. Mr, Ford intends moving shortly to Bayfield for the summer. Elston Hicks, widow or Hicks, formerly of Central in her ninety-first year. England, she came to this Mrs. (Dr.) Harry iSeldon and little daughter, of Rochester, Minn., are visiting with Mr. and Mrs, R. G. Seldon. Mr. Wallace iSeldon, of Toronto, was home for Easter, Good Friday passed off quietly. The weather was cold and snow covered the ground. A number of .visitors were in town while others The first degree team of the Exe ter I.O.O.F. visited the Hensall lodge Monday evening and exemplified the degree at a well attended meeting, the lodge room not being able to ac commodate all present. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served and a most enjoyable evening is reported. Word has reached this community of the death in Edmonton of Mrs. Rebecca Richard ia, Ont., Born in country with her parents when she was a child of nine years. Her fam ily were among the pioneer settlers of Huron County, making theii’ home at Exeter. After her marriage Mrs. Hicks went to Centralia, where she resided for fifty years. 'She was an active member of the Centralia Methodist Church and was keenly in terested in community affairs, par ticularly the schools of the local school section. Twenty-five years ago Mrs Hicks moved to Edmonton with her husband, who predeceased her in 1917. She continued to re tain her interest in the East and made many journeys visiting among her nine children, all of whom sur vive her, five of yvhom are in the West and four in Eastern Canada. Mr. Andrew Hickis, of Centralia is >x son. Interment took place at monton on Monday. GIVE US A TRIAL — A. E. Wuerth Prices Reasonable All First Class Equipment Ed- and are A convention! o£ Older Boys Older Girls 'from Huron County meeting in .Tames .St. United church her She is survived by the iiieeuug iu junies kjx. umieu cHurcii er ana miss ixum .nooper, ivir. ac today (Wednesday), Nearly three bort Kelly and Mrs. S. Merryfield, hundred are in attendance. of London. Mr. and Mrs. iSamuel Chambers and three sons intend moving to London next week where Mr. Cham bers has been employed with the Vanstone Motors ior some time.'1 .... Permanent Waves .... ....... .ii ifi ymi 1 i i'i i i ' - , , ,i, ,ii CONTINUING OUR EXTRA SPECIALS AT ONE PERMANENT FOR $3.50 AND BRING A FRIEND FOR ONE CENT* Finger-Waving and all small Work 25c, Make appointments early for Easter HELEN’S BEAUTY SHOPPE In Mr. Harness* Harber Shop Rhone 28 ♦