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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-07-15, Page 1This store will be closed each Wednesday at noon—June 2nd to Sept. 15th We have planned for months for this sale of linens and contracted for these lines several months ago at prices much below to-day and are offering many lines at real bargain prices including face towels, guest towels, luncheon sets, table cloths, lace cloths, tea towels and towelling, linen handkerchiefs, linen pillow cases, etc. Ask for descriptve circular with illustrations and prices. We mention only a few below Heavy All Linen Tea-Towelling on sale 4 yards for $1.00. Good quality All Linen Roller Towelling 5 yards $1.00. Men’s AU Linen Handkerchiefs 19c. or 6 for $1.00. Pure Linen Guest Towels 15 by 22 in. each 39c. Maderia Pillow Cases, hand-embroidered per pair $1.39 We also have a large stock of Luncheon Cloths and Sets at from 89c. to $1.95. Summer Dresses on Sale We are offering our entire stock of Summer Dresses for Ladies, Misses and Children at real bargain prices. SALE July Shoe Values Men’s Camp Shoes ...................... Boys’ Scampers 1 to 5 1-2 ........ Youths Scampers .......................... Tilsonburg Work Boots for men solid leather ................................ Same solid boots for boys .......... Men’s Black and White or all White Oxfords regular $3.75 for ......... $2.95 $1.59 $1.49 $1.39 $2.50 $2.00 SALE Women’s White Shoes, Oxfords or Sandals etc. at ................. $2.00 a pair High Grade White Sandals, ties etc. on sale at...........................................$2.50 Hamburg House Shoes for women. They wear the best at ..... $1 to $1.25 pair Women’s Bathing Shoes ................... 50c. RUNNING SHOES—60 pairs Children’s Running Shoes in Oxfords, Sandals etc. on sale at 50c. pr. WOMEN’S EE WHITE SHOES—Do you take a wide Cuban heel shoe? You can get them here Oxfords or Straps at $2.50. Men’s Tropical Worsted Trousers Why wear heavy wool trousers in the hot weather? We carry real tropical worsted fawn or gray summer trousers, good for 2 or 3 summers, sold most places at $5.00 a pair. On sale here at $4 per pair. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Pork and Beans, large tins 3 for Oxydol, large pkg................ Lifebuoy Soap .... Grape Nut Flakes 2 bars 2 pkgs. 25c. 20c. 15c. 23c. Lily Brand Chicken Haddie ..... 2 tins 27c. Pearl White Laundry Soap ..... 7 bars 25c, Hillcrest Shortening ............... 2 pkgs. 25c. Red Band Jelly Powders ....... 6 pkgs. 25c. CHERRIES—This is cherry week. As the crop of cherries is not large this year, would advise that you phone us your order at once, to avoid disappointment in get­ ting them. This is very necessary, this season. Ph... 32 Jones & May Phone 32 Nearly 150 New subscribers I Sudden Death Bug Killer Assures you of an immediate kill, no burning of the plant— absolute blight preventive—Dust on in dry hot weather or when the dew is coming on . Put up in 10, 20 or 50 lb. bags or 5c. a pound in bulk Paris green Arsenate of Lime Arsenate of Lead 650 ft. Twine...........$10.50 600 ft. Twine............$9.50 Pitch Forks Pitch For Handles I Carborundum Stones Household Wax .......29c. Ib. Hawes Wax ....... 43c. a lb. Scarfe’s Wax ......... 45c. lb. Johnson’s Wax ...... 59c. lb. Old English Wax 59c. lb, Old English Wax 1-2 lb. 30c Old English No-Rub 69c pt. Johnson Gio Coat 69c. pt. COLEMAN 3-BURNER STOVE AND OVEN $35.00 24 beautiful shades of Nep to-lac-* Enamel to choose from A porcelain' finish for walls, woodwork and furniture. SPECIAL Kozak Auto Dry Wash Cloth the original $1.00 1-2 lb. Chan Wax and 1 bottle Polish ALL FOR 47c. X Traquair’s Hardware The label sheet of the Times-Ad- vocate has been corrected to date and subscribers are requested to look at the label and SC© If it is cor­ rect. Close to 150 new subscribers have been added to our lists during the past tew weeks and we welcome thm to our great family of readers. We will welcome a remittance from subscribers still in arrears. Mr. and Mrs, G. S. Howard and Miss Evelyn who. returned from Blind River where she has been teaching, left on Thursday on an ex­ tended motor trip to the West, They will visit with Mrs. Howard’s sister in Biggar, SaSk., and with Mr. Ho­ ward’s sister in Calgary, Alberta, aS well as other friends enroute. 1 1 BOWLING NOTES Three rinks of bowlers attended the Seaforth twilight jitney on Mon­ day evening. The rinks comprised G. May, Bordon Sanders, W. E. Sanders and R. N. Rowe, skip; C. Tanton, Jas. Bowey, Bert Rivers and M. W. Teller, skip; T. O. South- cott, R. .H Sayers, R. N. Creech and R. G. Seldon, skip. Messrs. C. Tanton, Jas. Bowey, W. H. Moise and M. W. Teller attended the twilight jitney at St. Marys on Friday evening of last week. They won one game, lost one and tied an­ other. A ladies bowling jitney was held on the local greens Tuesday even­ ing. Four rinks took part playing three games the players changing each game. First prize was won by “Miss L. Huston; second, Mrs. V. Broughton; third, Miss S. South­ cott. fourth, Mrs. H. C. Carey. Eighteen representatives of the Exeter Bowling Club including the men and women were at .Stratford Wednesday afternoon of last week when district No. 4 entertained the South African bowlers. A splendid reception was given to the bowlers by the city of .Stratford and in the afternoon a tournament was held on the Stratford greens. A rink re­ presenting the Exeter Club compris­ ing M. W. Teller, H. C. Rivers, R. N. Creech and R. G. Seldon, skip, ■won their game by the score of 16 to 14. A banquet was held in the evening. The Exeter players re­ port a most enjoyable time. ANKLE FRACTURED While working on a barn on the second concession of Hay for Mr. Campbell, of Hensall, a stick of tim­ ber fell on Mr. Fred Brock’s leg fracturing the ankle. The fracture was reduced by Dr. Dunlop and Mr. Brock's foot will be in a plaster cast for the next six weeks. The acci­ dent happened on Friday last. CREECH—HEARNE The marriage of Edna Marie Hearne, Ph.D., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Hearne, of Burford, Ont., to Hugh John Creech, M.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Creech, of Exeter, took, place at the home of the bride’s parents, on Sat­ urday afternoon last in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few friends. Rev Mr. Johnston, rector of the Anglican church, Burford, performed the ceremony and the young couple were unattended. The bride wore a floor length gown of white net over white taffeta, with short taffeta coat and carried a white prayer book. Guests from a distance were present from Noranda, Toronto Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Acton Clinton and Exeter, among them be­ ing a number of class mates from Queens and Western. Mr. and Mrs. Creech left on a short motor trip to Muskoka and Algonquin Park and on their return they will reside in Toronto. The many friends of the groom in Exeter will join with the Times-Advocate in extending best wishes. CELEBRATE 92nd BIRTHDAY On Sunday, July 11th, Mr, James S. Dignan, of Exeter, Canada’s old­ est blacksmith, celebrated his 92nd birthday. Mr. Dignan is well and active and the Tiimes-Advocate joins his many friends in extending con­ gratulations. Members of the fam­ ily were present with him on Sun­ day to celebrate the occasion at the home of his son E. M. Dignan. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Dignan, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. D. Dignan, of Lucan; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Bilyea and child­ ren, Donald and Bobby, of London. Mr. Dignan’s brother, Mr. John E. Dignan, of town, in May last cele­ brated his 90th birthday. The lat­ ter is also hale and hearty and is frequently down town looking after his mail and doing his shopping. FORMER EXETER TEACHER MEETS ■ DEATH IN ACCIDENT Miss Lily Cruickshank, a native of Clinton, and a former commercial teacher in the Exeter school, was fatally injured in an accident Fri­ day afternoon last when 'her car struok some shattered pavement ex­ ploded by the heat -About three and a half miles south of Exeter. The accident occurred in front of the gas station of Mr. Chas. Isaac about five o’clock in t-he afternoon. Mr. Isaac heard the explosion of the cement which took place over the top of a culvert which crosses the road. Only half of the’ width of the pave­ ment was shattered. Mr. Isaac stopped to warn two motorists com­ ing from the south and hastened to place a barricade ovei’ the 'upheaved pavement, but in the meantime com­ ing from the north Miss Cruick- shank’s car struck the bunrp. -The car took to the side of the road, crossed the intersection and two wheels of the car jumped a second culvert and the car struok a high- tension hydro pole that was fourteen inches through. It carried several feet of the pole with it and accord­ ing to Mr. Isaac stood for a moment on its nose and then turned onto its top with the wheels in the air and the car facing in the opposite dir­ ection to which it had been travel­ ling, a complete somersault. When I arrived at the car smoke from the oil and steam were rising in a thick cloud and I feared a fire or explosion, said Mr. Isaac. His son-in-law, Mr. Alvin Essery, was soon on the scene and assisted in re­ moving Miss Cruickshank from the wreckage. She was cut and bleed­ ing but did not lose consciousness. Dr. Diunlop was called and the in­ jured lady was removed in Mr. E. R. Hopper’s ambulance to St. Joseph’s Hospital, London where she died a few hours after being admit­ ted. Hei* chest had been badly crushed, and she suffered severe head injuries. Miss Cruickshank, earlier in the afternoon had stopped at an Exeter garage for gasoline. When near Lucan it is reported t'hat she missed the cap from the gasoline tank and returned to Exeter to get it. It was while going south again over the pavement she had travelled but a Short time before that the accident happened. Had she been on the right side of the road or a minute later the accident might have been avoided. The car travelled about 3 25 feet after hitting the bump. Striking the heavy pole, the pole broke off about a foot and a half underground and a few feet above. The section of pole was wrapped around by the bumper and the radiator and was fastened so tightly that it was dis­ lodged with difiiculty. ;Tlie car was brought to the Ford garage. The accident was investigated by > Traffic Officer W. Robinson, Cor-' orner P. J. Sweeney, M.D., of Lon-| don Was notified and ordered an in­ quest, The inquest will be held to­ night (Wednesday.) MisS Cruickshank, for 25, years had been a teacher in the commer­ cial department of the Collegiate Institute at Sarnia. Before going to Sarnia in 1912 she taug-lit com­ mercial work in the Exeter Continu­ ation school. She Was planning to retire at the end of the coming year. The body was taken to Clinton for burial. Fatal Accident Caused by Exploded Pavement The above picture which appear­ ed in the London Free Press, shows the car in which Miss Lily Cruick­ shank, of Sarnia, was fatally injur­ ed last Friday afternoon, when her car struck a section of pavement aboiut three and a half miles south of Exeter that had exploded with the heat. The car was catapulted into the ditch where it landed on its top. The above picture shows the car where it came to rest overturn­ ed in the ditch. The second picture shows the shattered pavement which caused the ditching of the car driven by Miss Cruickshank. Mr. Chas. Isaac in front of whose place the accident occurred, was on his way to place the trestle seen in the .picture, over the jagged hole as a warning after he heard the pavement blow up, but the motorist struck the bump before he reached the scene. The explosion occurred on the east half of the .pavement, the west half re­ maining intact. The car was being driven about the centre of the road, the wheels on the left side of the car passing over the shattered pave­ ment. EXETER COUNCIL Monday, July 12, 1937 A regular meeting of the Municip­ al Council was held with all mem­ bers present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted on motion of councillors Hern and Dignan. Carried. A letter from the township of Stephen regarding the burial ex­ penses of Mrs. Kettlebuger was read the council leaving the matter in the hands of the Reeve to investi­ gate the same. Mr. Pearce filed his resignation as Relief Officer. The council stat­ ed they have been real pleased with the manner in which Mr. Pearce carried out his duties as Relief Of­ ficer and accepted his resignation with regret. Mr. J. Norry was appointed Relief Officer until further notice. Motion per E. Dignan and F. May. Carried It was moved by H. Southcott that Mr. May and Mr. Dignan interview Mr. B. M. Francis regarding the Corporation Insurance for Proper­ ty Damage and Accident, also power to renew the same if they see fit.' Seconded by Hern and carried. Mr. Nelson Statton addressed the council asking permission to sell soft drinks and tobaccos in connec­ tion with his billiard and pool room. The council discussed the’ matter end deferred the question until the next regular meeting. Motion per E. Dignan and H, Southcott that Commissioner Norry supervise the work at a drain on Waterloo street at the south: bound­ ary of the village. The council to provide the S inch tile necessary for the work. Carried, Mr. Norry was instructed to hav© the street marked for parking spaces for cars. Motion per Hern ana May that the Clerk write Mr. McPherson asking that some action be taken to repair the Main Highway from the Presby­ terian church north to the Lake Road. Carried. The following list of accounts were read and ordered paid. F, C. Triebner, fixing pump at the library .$3.65; B. W. F. Beavers, supplies R. and B., $3,30; Wm. An­ drew, labor R.&-B., $18.12; John Stir©, trimming trees $1,50; Eddie Coombes, trimming trees $1.50; W. Laverty, cutting grass $1,00; Gil­ lespie, carta&e, 62 yards gravel $44.- 02. Direct Relief'—Frank Coates, sup­ plies $6,00; Win. Hatter milk $il.O5 G. Tanton, meat 90c, Motion per Southcott and Hern carried. Adjourned by Southcott. A. Acheson, Acting clerk TEN MILES OF NEW LINE The Exeter Rural Hydro System have the contract foi* building ten miles of new line which will serve 29 new consumers. The line will be built, on the Thames Road east from the Thames Road church to within half a mile of Russeldale and north on the Fluliarton and Hib­ bert boundary for a couple of miles. This will mean 18 miles of new line in this territory this year and with a number of Subscribers added to the already existing lines brings the number of new consumers close to the 100 mark. PROPERTY TRANSFER Mr. G. C. Koch- has purchased Miss Ida Cottle’s brick residence on Ann street. The deal was put through by the Public Trustee of Ontario. TO BUILD NEW HOME Dr. H. H. Cowen has purchased the vacant lots of land on the corn­ er of Andrew and Victoria streets, opposite the Main, St. parsonage on which he intends 'to build a new and up-to-date residence. The real estate deal was- put through by Mr. J. W. Hern. STOOD UP UNDER TEST With the hot weathei* of the past week and with the canning factory going strong and using an extra quantity of water Exeter’s new wa­ terworks system stood up under the severest test since its installation The supply, however, direct from the springs was unable to meet the demand and it was necessary to draw from the reservoir. The peak load of consumption was on Saturday last when 234,000 gallons of water was’ used. On Friday the demand was for 2'16,00 0 gallons. The daily ca­ pacity at the springs is about 200,- 000 gallons. IThe reservoir jhas a 250,OAO: gallon capacity. The water in the reservoir has been changed several times since the system has been installed. It was drained out about the middle of last month. The new manager of the Exeter branch of the Canadian Canners, Mr. J. M. Eole, paid oiur system a splendid compliment when he said that it was the finest water he had used in his canning experience. With t'he de­ mand on the system consumers are asked not to waste the water partic­ ularly on hot days. NEAR DROWNING AT GRAND BEND Wilfred Clark, aged 27 of Strat­ ford. was a near drowning victim at Grand Bend on .Sunday afternoon. The Stratford man was approximate­ ly '60 feet from shore when he ap­ peared to be having difficulty and his trouble was noticed by Mr. Cyril Mantle, also of Stratford who swam to his assistance. By the time as­ sistance arrived y-oung 'Clark had gone down twice and was uncon­ scious. With the assistace of others Clark was brought to shore and ar­ tificial respiration was applied. In about ten minutes signs of life were visible and soon after Mr. C'lark was quite normal again. The lake was somewhat rough following the storm that had passed over a short while before. The beach was throng­ ed with visitors who were seeking relief from the heat wave. SERVICES DISRUPTED The storm on Sunday morning dis­ rupted the church services in town The hydro power went off for a short time and it was impossible tol use the organs. The .howling of the wind and the sudden downpour of rain created an uneasiness amongst i the worshippers as they thought of | their car windows being 1-ft down, and the wiiraows of their homes be­ ing left up. 'A number of worship­ pers left the service, some returning' after looking after their cars. Tzere was a fairly large crowd at the uh-- ion service in James St. United ’ church in the morning and Rev. An­ drew McLauchlin, of Almonte, Bay of Quint© circuit, son-in-law of Rev. J. W. Down, conducted the service. It was fortunate that Mr. Lauch- lin did not have to depend on notes as) th© sermon was preached in the semi-darkness Mr. McLauchlin took for his text “T>h®y were first called Christians at Antioch.” The rheme of his sermon was the significance of a nickname. ORANGEMEN AT CLINTON Members of the Orange Lodges in this community were at Clinton on Monday where more than five thou­ sand people from all parts of Perth and Huron counties as well as some from Oxford and Bruce gathered to take part in t-he greatest ceebration of- the Glorious Twelfth in this dis­ trict in many years. A total of some eighty lodges participated and ap­ proximately three thousand mem­ bers of Loyal Orange Lodges and their affiliated organizations walked in the grand parade. All day long *he downtown section of the town e-e -ho. d to the shrill notes of th© ife and the deep rumblings of th© 'rums. Woodham lodge was award­ ed first prize for being the best dressed men’s lodge in the big par­ ade, NOTICE TO WATER USERS VILLAGE OF EXETEB Water users are asked to kindly refrain from wasting the town water supply particularly on hot days while the canning factory is in op* ©ration. public Utilities Commission , t r