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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-09-02, Page 1ESTABLISHED 1873 EXETER, ONT,, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 2nd 1937 Sixty-Third Year This store will be closed each Wednesday at noon—J|ine 2nd to Sept. 15th I RETURNING OFFICER Mr. Keith MciLean, of the Huron Expositor, Seaforth, has been ap­ pointed returning-officer for Huron for the coming provincial election, LADIES’, MISSES’ AND GIRLS’ Fall and Winter Coats The fall and winter coats are now ready and we would appreciate an opportunity of showing you what exceptional values we have. New styles and new cloths with such popular furs as Sable, Wolf, Perisian Lamb, Jeanette, Etc., with guaranteed linings and many with cham­ ois interlinings. Early buyers will get a nuch better selection than later ones, so come early and look then* over. GIRLS COATS 2 TO 12—In tailored styles with hats and muffs to match are being shown at very reasonable prices. HOUSE PURCHASED Mr. Henry Strang, for many years clerk of the Township, of Usborne, has purchased the residence of the late Thomas Jones. Miss Jones, ex- ecrutrix for the estate of her father is holding an auction sale of the household- effects on Saturday next. FARM SOLD Mr, Charles Godbolt has dispos­ ed of his farm one mile east of Exe­ ter to Mr, Wm. Clarke, of Usborne. The farm consists of 75 acres and was sold for $6,0 OIL We under­ stand the farm will be “operated by Mr. Clark’s son-in-law, Mr. Emmer­ son Gunning and posssession will be given in. the fall. Mr. Godbolt will move to the farm which he recent­ ly purchased from the estate of the late Charles Harvey, Huron street. Mr Godbolt expects to hold a sale before moving. Ladies’ and Misses’ Knitted Suits for Fall Ladies’ and Misses’ Knitted Suits for Fall in two and three piece styles—popular colors and weaves at prices from $4.95 to $9.85 each. Men’s Ties on Sale 39c each or 2 for 75c 10 dozen men’s ties our regular 50c. to 75c. lines to clear in a hurry this week at 39c each or 2 for 75c FALLS FROM LOAD, FRACTURES BONES IN NECK Mr. Ben Case, of the Highway about a mile north of Exeter, is in a critical condition in Victoria Hos­ pital, London, suffering from frac­tured bones in his neck received from a fall from a load of grain. Tuesday evening about five o’clock Mr. Case was unloading grain into the barn. He was in the act of tightening a chain attached to the top of the ropes surrounding a bundle of grain when the chain broke and Mr. Case, losing his bal­ ance, toppled to the floor belpw landing on his head and shoulder. Dr. Fletcher was called and the in­ jured man was removed to the Lon.- don Hospital in Mr. E. R. Hopper’s tmbulanee. An X-ray revealed that eight bones in the neck had been fractured. 97-Piece Dinner Sets on Sale We have only four dinner sets left in stock. To clear this week at the following ' reduced prices: One set—regular $35.00 for One set—regular $22.00 for $35.00 One set—regular $28.00 for $17.95 One set—regular $19.75 for $19.00 $15.95 SUMMER DRESS GOODS ON SALE AT 29c. PER YARD AGENTS FOR McCALL PATTERNS Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Maple Leaf Salmon.............1-2 lb. tin 16c, Pork and Beans, tall 22 oz. tins ... 3 for 25c. Shaker, Free-Running Salt ... per pkg. 5c. Manning’s Summer Sweet Sandwich Biscuits ................................. per lb. 19c. Cowah’s Perfection Cocoa.....1 lb. tin 25c. Home Rendered Lard.................per IE. 15c. Australian Lexia Raisins, seeded per lb. 15c * Pure Black Pepper, fine ground per lb. 29c FOUR CARS IN ACCIDENT Fou-r automobiles figured in a series of accidents on the highway about two miles south of Exeter early Saturday evening, Howard El­liott, after making some repairs to a car belonging to Mr. G. W. Law- son, was testing jthe car out. Mr. Carl Weiberg, otf Centralia, was driv­ing along Che highway accompanying another person leading a cow. Mr. Elliott failed to jhdge the speed of the car ahead of 'him and with an­other car coming ".from the opposite direction, he applied his brakes sud­denly but failed to stop before ram­ming the car ahead. Ned Armstrong following the Lawson car and ac­companied by Gordon Appleton, Jr., and John Hunter, son of Wm. Hunt­er, on t'heif way to London, were also unable to stop and rammed the Lawson car. The latter was jolted out of the line of traffic and collided with a car coming from the south driven by Win. D. Smith. Mr. Wei- berg’s car and Mr. Smith’s car were damaged very little but the frcmt and back of Mr. Lawson’s car and the front end of Mr. Armstrong's car were badly damaged. Gordon Appleton suffered a fractured rib and John Hunter received an abrai- sion close to the eye that required five stitches to close. The accident was investigated by Traffic Officer Wm.’ Robinson and we understand a charge of .reckless driving will be laid. RECEPTION A reception for Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ bert Henry Stone was held Tuesday evening at the home of the bride’s parents Mr, and Mrs. Wm. J, (Smith, and the occasion was a most delight­ ful affair with about 140 persons being present. Answering the door were Mrs Earl Russell ana Mrs. Vic­tor Jeffery and the guests were re­ceived in the hall by Mr, and Mrs. Smith. Passing to the parlor con­gratulations were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Stone and the guests then repaired to the lawn. In the dining room in groups, light refreshments were served, the attendants being Miss V. Decker and Miss Helen Smith, the catering being done by Mr. W. E. Middleton. The bride’s wedding gifts were displayed to the guests by Mrs. Wm. Armstrong. T'he •house was beautifully decorated with summer flowers. Later in the evening the Exeter Band arrived on the lawn and played several select­ions. The band was also treated to refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Stone will take up their residence on a farm near Brucefield, DR, ROY FARMER A NATIVE OF EXETER, DIES Dr. Roy J. Farmer, a native of Exeter, died suddenly Wednesday morning, August 2;5th, in St. Mich- ’ael’s Hospital, Toronto, in his 51st year. Dr. Farmer suffered a heart seizure and a few hours be­ fore his death he complained to his wife that he was ‘‘sicker’’ than the patients he was treating. Dr. Farm­ er was born in Exeter, son of the late John Farmer and Mrs. Farmer, the family moving to ILondon a number of years ago. At one time Mr. Farmer conducted a grocery store in the building now occupied by the Jones & May seed store. Dr. Farmer was a graduate of Western University and moved to Toronto in 1920. He is survived by his be­ reaved widow whose maiden name was Margaret Ward. Deceased was a member of the Imperial .Navy League. Phone 32 Jones & May Specials $(1.50 Dry Mop for ....... $1.00 65c. Dry Mop for ......? 49c. 6 inch Crescent Wrench .. 50c. Large Tin Kettles ............ 25c. 3 in. .Strap Hinges .... 10c. pr. 5 in. Screw Drivers ........ 15c. Waste Paper Baskets ... 25c. 49 Clothes Pins ............. 10c. 3 Nail Brushes for .......... 10c. 1 Burner Oven ..... $1.50 Dish Pang ....... .. 33c. Large Alum. Sauce Pan .. 29c. Attending Summer School Mrs. J. M. iSouthcott, Misses Celia Christie, Marjorie Delbridge, Helen •Finkbeiner and Irene Van Camp, are this week attending the Summer School for leaders of the United Church W. M. S. of the London Con­ ference being held at Alma College, iSt. Thomas. A number o<f out­ standing women in missionary work and several missionaries on fur­ lough are taking part in the pro­ gram. IT PAYS TO WORM YOUR PIGS Purina Fly Spray .... 8 oz. 27c Purina F.ly Spray .. 16 oz. 50c Purina Fly Spray .. 32 oz. 85c. Purina Lice Killer ...... 35c. Purina Cre-so-Fec ..... ..... 60c. Now is the time to have your furnace pipes and stove pipes looked after for Fall. IT PAYS TO WORM YOUR POULTRY THRESHERS’ SUPPLIES Clipper Belt Lace, Clipper Rawhide Pins, Aligator Laces, Rawhide Laces, Pump oilers, Belt Dressing, Grease and Oils, Wrench Sets Punches and Chisels Attends Reunion Mr. and. Mrs. G. S. Howard and Miss Evelyn attended the Allan- Drysdale reunion held in Port Hur­ on on Saturday. The relatives from Michigan, met with those from Hensail, Brucefield, Zurich, Exeter and Bayfield. The weather was ideal and the day was pleasantly spent at Lakh Side park. The of­ ficers for next year’s gathering to be held at .Sarnia are: President, G. S, Howard, Exeter; Vice-Pres., G. M. Drysdale, Hensail; (Secretary, Mrs. G. M. Drysdale, .Hensall; re- persentative from Michigan, Mr. J. BITTEN BY DOG, FACE BADLY TORN Claudette Blowes, three-year-old daughter, oif Mr. .Claud Blowes, prin­ cipal of the Hensall public school, ■had her face bitten by a bull-dog Thursday afternoon of last week when she attempted to pet the ani­ mal. Claudette and her motner are visiting with the latter’s fath­ er, Mr. H. S. Waiter, and while on the street Claudette, being fearless and fond of dogs, stopped to pet the animal. The dog grabbed her cheek, close to the right side of the mouth, and held on tenaciously, be­ ing forced to let'go only with diffi­ culty. It is said that the animal knocked the child down and was in the act of .shaking her when help arrived. A nasty ragged wound was made in the child’s face and it required twelve stitches to close. Arrangements had previously been made for the removal of the child’s tonsils this week and it was thought advisable to have this done at the same time while the child was un­ der the anaesthetic. Dr. Weekes, of town and Dr. Steer, of Hensall, were in charge. Mr. Blowes was away at the time and arrived home over the week-end. Claudette is now getting along nicely. The dog has since been destroyed. C, Kirk, of^ Fairgrove. If you are interested in1 Booking Royal Purple Concentrate with Poultry Specific in it, do so at once before the advance in price. Wins in Amateur Contest DR. J. N. GUNN, DIES Dr. J. N. -Gunn, aged 58, a prom­inent doctor of Calgary, died Thurs­ day of last week. Mrs. Gunn, a na­ tive of Exeter, whose maiden name was Miss Anna Martin, will have the sympathy of many friends here. During Mrs. Gunn’s early life she lived with her parents ill the Caven Presbyterian manse and at one time taught in the Exeter public school. Dr. Gulin was a noted Canadian eye specialist. He served overseas with the 8th Field Ambulance Brigade leaving Calgary for France in 1915. He held the rank of colonel. For his services he was awarded the Dis- BOWLING NOTES Three rinks of the Exeter bowlers took part in the Flood Benefit Tour­nament in London Monday evening. About 75 rinks participated and 30 of the rinks were successful in win^ nin,g prizes. One of th'e Exeter rinks comprising Dr. McTaggart, W. E. Middleton, R. N. Creech and R. G. Seldon, tied for thirteenth prize with 2 wins plus 12. Eight rinks took part in the Fri­ day evening bowling tourney on the local greens. Winners of the first prize were Mrs. Moise, Wm. Rivers, H. C. 'Carey and Gordon May, skip, with 2 wins, Mrs. F. A. May, Mrs. Hopper, Borden Sanders and W. H. Moise were second and Mrs. W. J. Smith, F. A. May and Ulric Snell third. Three rinks of Exeter bowlers took in the Stratford bowling tournament Wednesday afternoon and evening of last week. The entry for the tour­ nament was so large that the Mit­ chell and St. Marys greens were us­ ed to accommodate the players. The Exeter rinks played on the St. Marys greens. R. M. Northgrave’s rink of St. Marys with Chas. Lewis, Harry Otto and Jos. Davis, carried off the choice of the prizes. Over 200 prizes were donated by the mer­ chants of Stratford. One Exeter rink was' successful in winning a prize, C. Tanton, U. .Snell, H. C. Rivers and W. H. Moise. They* had 2 wins with a plus of 12. Traquair’s Hardware Miss Marguerite Hogarth, who has been holidaying at Port (Stanley, re­ cently won two amateur contests at. transfusion as a means~~of saving the “Casino-on-tlie-Lake.” .Contests Hfe early in the Great War. He was tinguished Service Order. Dr, Gunnwas one of the first members of the’(medical profession to suggest blood > 5 4- i A A Af 'A' A A A A# Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Batson and children are spending several days in Toronto after being in Woodstock for the past three weeks. They in­ tend moving to woodstock about the- middle of September. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jaques attend­ ed a Stevenson family picnic at Spiringbank on Saturday. At present Mr. and Mrs. Jaques are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Francis at Tavistock. The 6th Annual Lamport Family Reunion, which was to have been held at the community Field, Cred­ itor on September 6th, has been cancelled. Caven Presbyterian cmireh will resume services as usual Sunday af­ter joining with Carmel Presbyter­ ian church, Hensall, in union ser­vices for the Summer months. ReV, Mr, Young, of Hdnsall, conducted the services d,urlng .Tilly and Rev. Mr, Hill had charge during August. were held every Monday evening throughout the season and the win­ ners from the Monday night con­ tests met to compete against each other. Marguerite won on the Mon­ day evening and came first in the finals receiving a prize of $10.00. Her number was a singing and toe­ dancing arrangement of "Alice Blue Gown". The second prize went to Pht Kenny, of 'St. Thomas, who danced a clown dance number, Those who have seen Marguerite in an amateur contest know bow well she can take her part and will extend congratulations in Winning at Port Stanley. Contests Hfe early in the Great War. He was born at Beaverton, Ont., and was ed­ucated at the University of Toronto and went West in 1907. Tile news of Dr. Gunn’s death came as a sur­prise. He with his wife and family had only recently returned to their home from a trip to the Maritime provinces and the Labrador coast, It was while attending the conven­tion of the Canadian Weekly News­paper Association in Halifax on Aug­ust 14 that the editor of the Tihies- Advocate had the pleasure of meet­ing Dr. Gunn and renewing the ac­quaintance of Mrs, Gunn when she made enquiry for many of the old freihds here. At that time their son Ian was jiist ready to leave the Halifax Hospital following an opera­ tion for an attack of appendicitis. SAYS DROUGHT WORST IN YEARS Help From East Needed WHITBY—The worst drought in years confronts the people of Sask­ atchewan while added to drought conditions is the invasion of mil­ lions of army worms and caterpil­ lars, Right Rev. Peter Bryce, moder­ ator Of the United Church of Cana­ da -old delegates attending the two- day laymen’s leadership at Whitlby. This year’s harvest is expected to yield only 40,000,000 bushels of wheat, 300,000,000 .have been har­ vested in better years, Dr Bryce said This year more than in other years the West was looking to the East for aid and Dr. Bryce urged that 500 carloads of fruit and vegetables be shipped to the stricken areas with quantities of clothing. ‘‘The United Church as a whole from coast to coast suffers with the West and it is a unifying experience creating a solidarity that even Sir John A. McDonald never dreamed of," Dr. Bryce said, “The strength of the Uhited Church will’be behind the Saskatchewan Government • in overtures to the Dominion Govern­ ment.” JAMES BALLANTYNE M.L,A. IS CHOICE OF LIBERAL CONVENTION James Ballantyne, who for the past three and a half years has re­ presented Huron in the Ontario Legislature, was again the choice at a 'Liberal convention held in Hen­ sall Town Hall Wednesday after­ noon. In spite of the hot weather and the busy time on the fagm the hall was packed with delegates. Dr. Shaw, of Clinton, president of the Association, occupied the chaii. Seven names were placed in nom­ ination and five went to the ballot. Those nominated were; James Bal­ lantyne, Usborne TWp.; Ross R. Mc­ Kay, School teacher, Hensall; Wm. Sweitzer, farmer, Stephen Twp.; A- KaVbfleisch, merchant, Zurich; Dr. Shaw, Clinton; B. W. F. Beavers, merchant, Exeter; Miss Josie Saun­ ders, school teacher, Goderich. Dr. Shaw and A, Kalbfleisch resigned and Mr. Ballantyne received the nomination on the first ballot. Miss Saunders was the first speak­ er. She stated that the liquor ques­ tion was being made an issue in this county, but that it was not the only issue, She was 100 per cent, for Mr. Hepburn. Mr Beavers stated that he admir­ ed the premier of this province be­ cause he made a ifew mistakes. The man that makes a few mistakes is a man that is doing something. The man that makes no mistakes does nothing. Mr. Beavers had accepted various responsibilities in his own community and the county and had •filled them to the best of his ability. Dr. Shaw stated that he was not a ■candidate and was retiring in favor of Mr. Ballantyne. Mr. Kalbfleisch also stated that he was not a candi­ date. Mr. Sweitzer made a stirring speech stating that his grandfather was from Switzerland, his grand­ mother- from Alsace-Lorraine, his parents and he himself were Cana­ dians, born under the British flag. He had been in public life for a number of years and was warden in 1935. He criticized Mr. Ballantyne for not giving ah account of what had been doing at Toronto. He was a temperance man and had been a teetotaler all his life. ' Ross McKay aiso made a stirring speech. He took exception to the chairman taking any Sides. He thought a chairman, should be neu­ tral. Dr. Shaw later stated that he had been speaking as a nominee and not as chairman and felt he was justified in his remarks. Mr. Mc­ Kay felt that Mr. Hepburn's follow­ ers had not been behind him when he was (fighting the C.I.O. Not one of them got up and said “We’re behind you, Mitch.” Mr, McKay was born on the farm and his father had hewed a (farm from the bush. He was 100 per cent for the people of Huron. Mr. Ballantyne, the last speaker beifore the voting, got a great recep­ tion when he arose to speak. He was pleased at the number present on such a hot and busy day. Re­ plying to Mr. Sweitzer on county af­ fairs he stated that Mr. Sweitzer was the one that had moved in the county council not to have an audit of the books. The speaker said that the Hon. Earl Rowe had charg­ ed that the prime minister had not lived up- to his election promises. Premier Hepburn had promised a balanced budget. The Henry gov­ ernment had been going behind $35,- j 000,000 a year. This year the Hep-j burn government shows a $9,'000,- (fOO surplus in addition to reducing the national debt by $33,000,0'00. The Hepburn government has reliev­ ed the county of paying old age pen­ sions and mothers allowances and hydro charges had been reduced. Nearly $300,000 had been saved to the county. In reference to bever­ age rooms Mr. Ballantyne stated that any municipality that did noj. want them had the power to vote them out. While the ballots were being counted Mr. W. H. Golding made a short address. If Mr. Hepburn had done nothing more than reduce the public debt and turn a huge deficit to a profit he had done something to warrant his return to office, said Mr. Golding. The main speaker of the after­ noon was the Hon. Harry Nixon, provincial secretary. He said that from observations he could ass'ure the gathering that the Hepburn gov­ ernment will sweep the province and will add new seats particularly in Toronto. Premier Hepburn has headed the government of this prov­ ince through difficult times and has beeh one of the ablest premiers the province has ever had, said the speaker. Space will not permit a more detailed account of his ad­ dress. New Provincial Highway Mr. H. K. EUber, clerk of Step­hen Township, received official no­tice cn Wedneday that the Provin­cial Department of Highways have taken over the road from Strathroy to parkhill, through Greenway to Grand Bend. The road became a Provincial Highway on September 1, Good Harvest Weather Last week and this the weather has been excellent for the garnering in of a belated harvest. Heavy rains caused the delay. Some damage was done to the crops by the rains but the damage was comparatively small. Threshing operations are in full swing and the grain is turning out the best in a number of years. One farmer told us that his granary was full of grain including the pas­ sageway. In addition he bad stor­ ed about 200 bushel in a neighbor's granary and had a couple of loads of grain in bags. Union Services Conclude T.he union services <of the Main St. and James St, United Churches for the summer months were brought to a close on Sunday last. The- ser­ vices next Sunday morning will be held in their respective churches while the services in the evening will be withdrawn in favor of the anniversary services in Trivitt Mem­ orial church. During the month of July Rev. Mr, Elliott had charge of the services and the music was un- dei1 the direction of Miss E. Huston and? the Main St. choir. Foi’ the month of August the services were conducted by Rev, Mr. page and the music as under the direction of Mr. W. R. Goulding and the James St. choir. The services have been all well attended during the summer months. P. S. Opens—H. s. Still Closed As a precautionary measure the Exetei- Board of Health at a meeting Monday evening recommended that the Exeter High School be not re­opened until after Lalboi1 Day. So far there has not been a single case of infantile* paralysis in Exeter but as pupils for the Exetei’ High School come from a wide area the Board of Health have deemed it advisable to prolong the opening of the school until T'uesda of next week. The public school, however, reopened Wednesday. ’As pupils for the P. S. •are practically nil from the munici­pality it was considered the risk was not as great as in the case of the H. S. There have been erroneous re­ ports circulated that there were sev­eral cases of infantile paralysis in Exeter. Parents who are thinking of sending their children to school for the first time should do so now and not at the new year. HENSALL MAN KILLED IN MOTOR ACCIDENT James Park, who with Mrs. Park motored .from San Francisco, calif., to visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Park, of Hehsall, met his death in an auto accident while on his way to Toronto Wednesday and his father and wife were admit­ ted to the Stratford Hospital owing to Injuries. According to reports the driver of the car lost control and it took to the ditch turning over three times. Mr. and Mrs. Park arrived home only on Thursday last, LOCAL NEWS Fall Fairs will be the next in order. Messrs. Jas. Morley, Frank Creech and Jack Pryde were in Detroit over the week-end. Mr. Gordon Brooks spent the past week visiting with his (brother at Munroe, Mich. Miss Ethel Kydd is spending a few days with her cousin, Mrs. (Lorson, Urquhart, of Thorndale. Miss Broderick was in London over the week-end visiting with Mr. and Mrs. A. Swayze. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moir and daughter Jean called on Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir on Sunday. Mrs. Peter Moir is not recovering from her recent illness as fast as her friend's would like to see. About thirty young people from town enjoyed a weiner .roast at Turnbull’s Grove Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stewart, Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Stone, of the Thames Road, spent the weeik-end at Lake Simcoe. Mr. W. Fisher, manager o»£ the Montreal Branch of the Dominion Bank, is holidaying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fisher. Miss Merna iSirns is visiting this week in Windsor with her brother Melvin and his wife; also with friends and relatives in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. A. Ryckman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dalrymple and fam­ ily attended the Dalrymple-Steven­ son reunion at Lakeside on Satur­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Cann and Jackie spent Wednesday with their daughter .Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rochola, of Ripley. Jackie stayed for a few weeks holidays with his sister. Mrs. J, W. Taylor, Mrs. J. McTav- ish and son Glen spent Sunday at Zion the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Hern and other relatives. Mrs. Frank Durdle and Mrs. Wal­ ter Connor, of Windsor and Mrs. Wm, C. Carr, of Detroit, are visit­ ing with Mrs. Milton Sleamon at Grand Bend and with relatives in Exeter. “Teddy Davenport” and “Bingen Worthy” were take to Toronto Wed­ nesday morning to participate in the races scheduled for Tuesday ana Thursday of next week at the Tor­ onto Exhibition, Mr, and Mrs, Gordon Davis and three children, have returned to their home at, Toronto after holi­ daying for a week at Kincardine and afso for a week; with their par­ ents here. Mr. and Mrs: A. J. Traquait mot­ored to Toronto and took tn the Ex­ hibition on Monday, They were, ac­companied home by* their daughter Miss Dorothy and Miss Lauren© Beavers who visited for a week at the home of Mrs. Kugh Taylor.