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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-10-14, Page 6THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 1037 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THEY'IiIi BE WARM! Trust HAMCO to heat your home adequately, safely, economically. Produces an abundance of steady, healthful, easily regulated heat. Lasts so long, too — is light and clean to handle — and leaves far less ash. You’ll be mighty pleased with this dustless, smokeless, wasteless Canadian Coke. Order from your local HAMCO dealer—he deserves yoyr fuel business. Sold By— JAS. P. B0WEY, INSIST ON HAbiCO—CANADA’S FINEST COKE I Score HAMILTON BY-PRODUCT COKE OVENS, LIMITED HAMILTON. CANADA H. T. ROWE, R- G. SELDON Buggy, Cutter Rides Made Easy for Folk by Travelling Display Dignan Brothers, of Exeter, Now 92 and 1)0, Tell .ofjpxpeviepces With Industry Before the Horseless Carriage Spread Its Way Across the Land. (London Free Press) Although their years are many the Dignan brothers, James, 92 and John 90, of Exeter, are still hale and hearty. Formerly engaged sn the black­ smithing and wood working trades, both recall the days when Exeter boasted 11 blacksm.it.ii shops (now there are two) and small factories throughout the district turned out ‘'homemade” articles, now produced wholesale by large manufacturing concerns. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. William Dignan, natives of Ireland, who emigrated to United States in 1840, moved later to Eastern Ontar­ io, and in 185b came to the Huron district where they purchased 100 acres of land on the Zurich road west of Hensail, for $200 from tire Canada Company. In 10 years they had 50 acres cleared, but it was thought wise to permit the two younger sons to learn a trade, wihile the two older boys remained on the farm. James, the third son, was first to- leave home. He went to Exeter where he apprenticed to a blacksmith In these days an apprentice received little more, than his board, in fact James walked the nine miles .home at intervals and had his washing done there. Apprentice in London CENTRALIA W. A. The monthly meeting of the Cen­ tralia Women’s Association was held in the United church. T'he de­ votional program wns in charge of Mrs. Alvin Essery. The president, Mas. L. B. Hodgins, then took charge for the business session. It was decided to dispense with the supper again this year and collect from each family instead. A pleas­ ing feature of the afternoon was a presentation to- Mrs. Wm. Haddock on. behalf of the**nssociation and the W.M.S. Mrs. Haddock is moving to St, Catharines. CAR VS. TRUCK An ancient chariot which went gaily down through tne main stem of the Stope Town sometime near eleven o’clock on Friday night, came to an abrupt stop just in front of the Farr Poolroom near Victoria Bridge when it came into contact with the rear of George Taylor’s garbage col­ lection truck. The old car was driv­ en by Laverne.Kellett, and its engine was driven back by the impact but the driver was not injured. George Taylor and his niece were occupants of the truck, 'but both escaped injury. St. Marys Journal-Argus Obstinate Coughsand Colds The Kind That Stick May Become Dangerous Dr, Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup Will Help Bring Relief A T. MILBURN C0„ LTD., PRODUCT Sudden Death On Sunday, Oct, 2nd, Mr. William W. Kilmer, of concession 2, McGil­ livray, went to the barn to do chores and when he did not return by the middhy meal time, Mrs. Kilmer went to see what was keeping him away so long and found him lying1 limp in the barn, pr, G. M. Soper, of Lucan, was called also Dr, W,’ T. Banting, coroner, who decided that death was due to a heart attack, and that no inquest was necessary. De­ ceased was in his 69th year. Mr. Kilmer is survived by his wife; one son, Louis of Sarnia, and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Taylor, of Ettrick and Mrs, Frank C. Wilson, of London, T'he .funeral service was held at his late residence on Tuesday with interment in St. James’ ’Cemetery, WINCfiELSEA Quite a number from this com­ munity attended the Woodham an­ niversary on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fletcher and lamily’ visited on Sunday with Mrs, Chas. Godbolt, of .Blanshard, Mrs. Mary Parkinson, of Russel- dale, spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Foster. Painful Accidents (Zurich Herald) Mr. and Mrs. John Fleeter and Mrs. Flora Brown of Kitchener were v-isitipg at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. L. Siebeat on Fair' day. In the evening Mrs. Preeter had the mis­ fortune to fall down the back 'out- door steps at’the Siebert home and fracturing her hip. She was taken to the Clinton Hospital by Dr. P. J. O’Dwyer for an X-ray examination and also to have the broken bone adjusted. A very painful accident befell Mr. Hilton Truemner of the 14th con­ cession last Saturday morning. Mr. T'reumner was standing on the hack of the four-wheel trailer to which was hitched a rather high spirited team of horses and who unexpected­ ly gave a quick jerk with the result that Mr. Truemner lost his balance and fell out of the back of the trail­ er fracturing his leg very badly Medical aid was at once called and he was rushed „to Clinton Hospital for X-ray which revealed that the leg sustained eight fractures. The patient is resting quietly at the Hospital for a week or so before be­ ing brought home for the long six weeks of quiet that usually goes with such a case. A QUIET, WELL CONDUCTED, CONVENIENT, MODERN 1OO ROOM HOTEL—85 WITH BATH WRITE FOR FOLDER TAKE A DE LUXE TAXI FROM DEPOT OR WHARF—25© 50 YEARS AGO October 13th, 1887 Sample-Bagshaw — On the 2Sth ult .at the residence of the bride’s father by the Rev. Jas. Graham, Mr. Samuel Sample, of Kn-Ston, to Miss Sadie A., eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. Bagshaw of Stephen. ■ At a certain juncture in the pro­ ceedings of the I. O. F. entertainment on Friday evening, excitemet >ran high with a few of tne more spas­ modical. Mr. Geo. Hyndman, who bad the contract for supplies was busily engaged in preparing the ojsters, when one of the lamps ex­ ploded. The flames were soon brought under control however. Fred Elliott left last week for Vancouver to take a situation in a C. P. R. office. Miss Maggie Spicer has gone East on a visit to friends and relatives. Mr. C. Westcott and son who liv­ ed near this place left on Monday morning for their future home in Nevada. Mr. W. Harton and wife left for their home in Nevada after spend­ ing the summer months with friends and relatives in Ontario. Mr. Geo. Mace and wife, of Ottawa left for their home on Monday last. They were the guests of Mr. Robt. Pickard. We understand Mr. Thos. Greg­ ory has been engaged as principal of the Exeter public school for the en­ suing year. Mr. Gregory will have connected with the school .for eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gidley cele­ brated their china wedding on Mon­ day last. A number of invited friends assembled for the evening The band, of which Mr. Gidley is the leader, totally to his surprise serenaded the couple and guests and played several choice selections. 25 YEARS AGO October 10, 1912 Mr. Chas. Lawrence, who is em­ ployed with Mr. A. W- Walter’s re­ ceived word on Tuesday that his wife and family had left Quebec, where they had been detained two weeks after landing. They will reside in the house recently owned by Mrs. Buckingham. Mr. Andrew McConnel, of London, a former well-known resident of Ex­ eter is ccalined to the hospital where he underwent an operation. W. B. Weidenhammer, B.A., Exe­ ter, has been nominated by public school teachers to the Advisory Council of the Education Depart­ ment. Tanners have advanced the price of leather from 10' to 20 per cent, over present prices. Miss Carrie Knight returned Fri­ day from a visit wkn relatives in (Western Canada. | Rev. Mr. Coddledtcx, of Quebec, i visited bis brother in Exeter North last week. Mr. and Joseph Cobble­ dick have .returned after a visit to New York. Mr. A. Holland left yesterday for London, where he will visit his bro­ ther-in-law Mr. A. McConnell. From there he will go to Hamilton to .re­ side with his daughter for a time. ill •foryorn* CHILDREN | "Crown Brand” Corn Syrup makes happy, healthy chil­ dren* No doubt about that, for doctors Say it creates r I Energy and helps to build strong, sturdy bodies. Chil­ dren love it and never tire of its delicious flavor. THE FAMOUS ENERGY FOOD The CANADA STARCH COMPANYLImiteJ 15 YEARS AGO October 12, 1922 The members of james Street choir motored to Kippen Sunday af­ ternoon and provided the music fo.r the anniversary. The choir were en­ tertained to tea by the Kippen ladies Word of the big fire in the Hailey- bury district reached town last week ■Several relatives of Exeter people were through this fire. Mr. Herb Pickard, son of Mrb. Jas. Pickard, was the practical teacher in the min­ ing school at Haileylbury. Word has 'been received that M.r. Pickard and wife are safe with .tne latter’s par­ ents at Cobalt. His home was one of the few that was not burned. Mr, and Mrs. M. Floody, the latter being a sister of Mrs. Johns of town, es­ caped, but lost everything but a horse. Mr. Fred Elliott who con­ ducts a law office in Haileybury is safe at New Liskeard. 'Mr. Ernest Luxton met with an ac­ cident Friday last when he got hjs hand caught in a crusher and as a result will lose the four fingers from his right hand. Early Tuesday morning the barn of Mr. Paul Masse, of Hay, about three miles north Of Dashwood was completely destroyed by fire. The Public Utilities Oommissfon have purchased from IVIr. P. Frayhe, the building on Main street at pres­ ent occupied by Mr. A. M. Quance as a harness shop. Rev, S, a. Carriere, who for forty years has been the pastor of the Grand Bend church has tendered his resignation. Just a Sighing He was very fat and stood behind an irritable old woman in a line waiting to get in a show. •She: Stop your pushing, can’t you? He; Excuse me, madam, I did not .push, I only sighed. In 1862 the fourth son, John Dig- nan, was 15 and he went to London to leaan wagon-making with the late T. D. Hodgins, on Richmond street. Later he went to work for Wm. and Fred Platt, of Clarence street. While working in London a jour­ ney-man named Bowman, noticing his skill induced him to go to Hulls- ville and build bob-sleighs for him. When he had six pairs Ibuilt they were carried off one dark night and John Di'gnan had his first business loss. In Guelph he worked for the late J. B. Armstrong. In the winter the men built cutters and when they had built 25 Mr. Armstrong would take a ^team and travel through the western counties until he sold all the cutters. Then back to Guelph for another 25 when he would start out on another selling excursion. In the summer he sold buggies. In Mount Forest in 1876 John Dignan built a bus for a hotel mar* and it pleased this man, a Mr. Quoin .so well that he gave a banquet in the makers honor. Later the brothers under the firm name of J. and J. Dignan, entered into a partnership to build wagons, buggies, cutters, wooden harrows, etc., and carry on a general black­ smithing business in Exeter. They began work January 11.5, 1877 and from then until I'8i9 7 they were suc­ cessful, building about 25 wagons annually, besides a large number of other vehicles, especially bob- slbighs By degrees they fo«nd that factory made vehicles and other articles were cutting into their trade and reluc­ tantly the decided to drop the wood­ working to a large extent. James Dignan continued the black­ smith business until five years ago when he sold out. Previous to this Mr. Dignan was said to be the old­ est blacksmith in active work in On­ tario. FOr the last 39 years he was ably assisted by hi3 son, Ed.,‘with whom he now lives In 1904 John went to Hamilton and worked with Hendrie and Co., until 1911. From 1912 to 1919 he worked for Dan Ewan in Brussels. Returning to Exeter he has been on the retired list ever since. Both recall that although money was not so plentiful in those early days, yet the people were generally henest and people were paid for their work. James has always been fond of poetry and has memorized a num­ ber of poems which he loves to re­ cite. His favorite poets are Scott, Browning, Longfellow and Byron. He loves to’talk of their character­ istics as though they were old friends MANSER—-BURGESS The Hensail United Church was the scene of a quiet but pretty wed­ ding when Rev. Arthur Sinclair, uncle of the groom, united in mar­ riage Dorothy Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Biingbss, of Point Edward, Ontario, to Arthur Freder­ ick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Manser, of Sarnia, Ont. The bride was attended by Miss Marion Sinclair, of Toronto, while the groom was supported by bis bro­ ther, Ear] Sinclair Manser. The bride was becomingly attired in a brown tweed Suit with fur trimmings, brown hat, gloves and slippers to match. She wore a corsage of roses. A re­ ception for the immediate relatives was held at the United church mails© at Hensall. Mr. and Mrs, Manser left for a trip through Northern •Ontario and other points. a •X YOUR NAME IN MONDAY’S PAPERS! / Di Will your name appear in Monday’s newspapers? If it does, will you be writhing with pain in the emergency ward of a hospital, will your mangled remains be resting in a funeral parlor—or will you be held by the Police on a charge of manslaughter'! If you are a motorist and value life and property, help to stop this slaughter Of innocent people. The death toll from car accidents in Ontario must go down! We are justly proud of the Police of this Province—but they cannot be everywhere. Most accidents occur when a policeman is not around* Traffic violators know better than to speed, cut in or crowd other cars with a policeman in sight. Ontario Motorists will Co-operate When you see a motorist driving in a manner dangerous to the public, take his number, make a careful note of the actual time and place and when you reach your destination write to the Motor Vehicles Branch, Department of Highways, Toronto, giving full details. We do not in Vite reports of minor infringements of the traffic laws; you are requested to use sound judgment. We will deal adequately with offenders,ONTARIO 1 .ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Motor Vehicles Branch