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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-10-28, Page 3THE EXETER T1MES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th, IOR7 DASHWOOD OAR IS IMPALED ON IAMB OF TREE FOLLOWING ACCIDENT Impaled on a branch of a tree about nine feet from the ground, a wrecked automobile, its nose point ed down, greeted Traffic Officer Norman Lever when .he was called to investigate an accident near Zurich Sunday evening. Herbert Ness, 17, and Harry Rinker, 20, were, police said, the occupants of the car, a 1936 model. They escaped with minor injuries. Ness, police charge, lost control rounding a turn. The ma chine turned over twice, struck a tree, reared up on its nose, the steel "top piercing a sawed-off limb. Thre it hung until released. Ap pearing before Justice of the Peace Patterson at 'Hensail, Ness was ad mitted to> $200 bail, pending trial, ‘ on a charge of taking an automobile without the owner’s permission. It belongs to Floyd Wein, of Dashwood. Elimville W. M..S. The W. M. S. Thankoffering meet ing was held on Tuesday, October I9th at Mrs. Thos, Bell’s, printed Thanksgiving program was used. Mrs. Penrose presided CREDITON MINISTER TAKES OAKVILLE BRIDE Nan Marian Wyndham, daughter of Mrs. William Wyndham, Oakville, and the late Mr. Wyndham, became the bride of Rev. Donald J. Gladman, of Crediton, in a pretty ceremony at St. John’s United Church, Oakville. The couple, who will live in Crediton after a wedding trip to New York, are /pictured in (1) shortly after the ceremony, at which Rev. D- H. Gallagher of ficiated. (2) The (bride’s attendant, Miss Jean Mcllveen, who wore wine chiffon velvet with picture .hat of matcning material. WESTERN REI4RF SHI1WNTH Shipments of 22 carloads of tjry beans from Western Ontario, to Western Canada fox* relief purposes has been completely arranged, thro” joint action of the Dominion ano provincial governments, W, erset, Ontario commissioner keting announced, recently, purchases of relief supplies stricken areas of the West minion Government is trying as far as possible to relieve various sections of Ontario agriculture of crop embarrassment, Mr. said. The Ontario marketing sioner has been assisting federal au thorities in .putting them in touch with farmer association and co-oper atives. "Arrangements are being made to remove embarrassing sur pluses at present low prices to the general betterment of marketing con ditions,” he explained, with I The largQ Deai1 shipment had been and'undertaken by the Bean Growers' and Bean Dealers’ Association at current minimum prices, Mr. .Som erset stated. I Large purchases of Ontario cheese- i have also been made through the ‘ assistance of the Ontario Cheese 1 Producers’ Association. Tfce and opened' with introductory reading from leaflet followed with tbe sing ing of hymn 20, "Lord of All Being (Throned Afar” Psalm 100 was read I by Mrs. Penrose, silent prayers were I offered and; short responsive read ings, Hymn 15, "For the Beauty of | the Earth" was sung. Mrs, E. Skin- 'ner gave a reading; Mrs. Ed. Johns I read the Devotional Leaflet inter- . spersed with (Scripture verses by Mrs. „Wes. Johns. .Short prayer by (the 'leader was followed by minutes land roll call. 12 members respond ed-. Business was discussed. Hymn 261, "O Master of the Waking World”' was sung and Mrs. Bell gave a temperance reading. Mrs. Penrose read parts of the 6th chapter of the Study Book. Meeting closed singing two verses of .hymn benediction. The November meeting will be held- at Mrs. P. Murch’s. Mrs. • Wes, Johns will be in charge of the program, the election of officers will be held at this meeting. Mrs. (Rev.) ner, Mrs. W. also- Misses Gladys Johns convention held in the Chiselhurst Church on Wednesday of last week. B. Som- o£ mar- In. its for the the Do- Sfll’plUS Somerset commis- KILL! KILL! KILL! Hit her up. around the right side there. Boy, that scared him! Maybe that will teach him to keep over where he belongs! I thought for a minute we were going to turn turtle. Look, there’s another accident; That car is on its top with its wheels in the air! Looks like a. bug on its back, doesn’t it? There was blood on the grass. Some one must have been badly hurt. Crazy fools, they don’t know how to drive, yet they get right into the thickest traffic.' ■Watch that woman! She’s driving all "over the road! Run up alongside her and give (her a blast on that horn! Whew! Didn’t her fender nick ours when she swerved? I be lieve it did. Thank heavens she didn’t look fenders wit'h us! It might hace caused an accident. I hate women drivers. Cut around that fellow. Never mind the curve. There isn’t anything coming. (Look out! CRASH!! Where am I? What (happened to me doctor? My leg has been taken off? My God! i Penrose, Mrs. E. Skin- Johns, Mrs. Ed. Johns Margaret Johns and attended the W. M. S.Rector Dies Suddenly Rev. C. M. U. Hallowell, rector of Thorndale Anglican Church suc cumbed suddenly in Victoria Hospit al last week. Mr. Hallowell is a re turned soldier and when he develop ed trouble in his right hand from an old war wound, blood poisoning set I in. He was taken to- the hospital but died shortly after. Surviving are his wife and three small children. Dies from Injuries Kenneth Farrish, 24, son of Mrs. Farrish and the late John Farrish, three miles north or Goderich died in Kincardine Hospital from injuries received in an accident. The accident occurred at a gravel pit on the farm of James Robinson, seven miles north of Kincardine, where gravel was being removed for construction work on the blue water Highway between Tiverton and Kin cardine. Kenneth’s clothes were caught in the shaft of the gravel crushing ma chine into which 'he was drawn and badly, mangled before it could be stopped. Fellow workmen succeed ed in extricating him and he was rushed to. Kincardine hospital. He suffered severe internal injuries, cuts and bruises. Sunday schools .in carrying out the temperance programme as set forth by W.C.T.U. in Sunday school papers. Be it resolved that we use out in fluence to have the Canadian Broad casting System withdraw .commercial advertising on Sunday and give greater prominence to programmes of .church and Education. Be it resolved that in view of the increased use of tobacco among women and young girls and its very harmful effects on girlhood and es pecially motherhood, we do all in our power to educate and discourage our girls against its evil habit. In view of theAhcrease in all food prices and of the splendid dinner served both last year and this year be it resolved that we go back to the former price of 35c. The meeting was brought to a close, Rev. A. 'Sinclair,* of Hensail, pronouncing the benediction. and Mrs. James Dennis, who have been worthy citizens of Exeter for many years, left for Arva, Galt and Vancouver. Mr. William Atkinson, who has been in the West for several months returned last week, but expects to return to the West. Joe. Graig left Saturday to ac- tailor at West 50 YEARS AGO October 27tli, 1887 Eilber—Krattiger — In Crediton, on the 2'5th inst, at the residence of . H. Eilber, iby the Rev. Geo. Brown,; Mr. Samuel Eilber, to Miss Mary Krattiger, all of Crediton. I Verity—Burritt—At the residence , cept a position as of the bride’s father, Mitchell, on j Moncton, the 26th inst., by Rev. W. Cassen, of . Mrs. Wm. Fanson left for London Mitchell, assisted by Rev. Mr. Cun-' on Friday on her return to her ningham,' of Stratford, Mr. Robert home in Winnipeg. Verity, of Exeter, to Miss Helen! Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Eilber, Burritt, of Mitchell. j Chicago, have arrived in Exeter to Mr. IDuncan Hay has been .engag- ’ reside. While their furniture ed to teach the (Farquhar school coming they are. visiting^ with Mr. next year. The general store of Messrs. Hoth- , am & Kinsman, Farquhar, was the ' gary, were in town this week shaking victim of the fiery element on Friday , hands with old friends. Mr. James day evening. V J ' " ‘ 1 1 ed to Mr. 'Robt. Gardiner. , Mr. Samuel Link, of Detroit, ' formerly of Exeter, who is home at present attending the funeral of his brother John, was in town on Mon-I day. | Dr. H. R. Abbott, of London, a former resident of Exeter, spent' Sunday, with some of his friends here. Mr. Gay, who has held the position of bookkeeper in the establishment of Mr. Japies Pickard for the past five or six years left Exeter on Sat-' urday. His position will be filled by Mr. 'Robt. Pickard. Mr. and Mrs. Fred and John God bolt and families, of Winchelsea, will leave in a couple of weeks for Cali fornia, they having, purchased a ranch adjoining that of Mr. N. J. Clarke. i .of is and Mrs. 'Frank Mallott, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John James, of Cal- The building belong-. at one time was employed in the I store of the late James Pickard. Dr. Homer Kinsman, of Sarnia, was in town over Sunday, the guest of his brother and sisters. Mr. Phil. Rowcliffe is moving with his family to London this week where they intend to reside. A ‘big; coon was shot on the farm of Nelson Clark, USaorne, weighing 36 pounds. Mrs. Wm. .Stewart and family last week moved to Toronto to reside. Mr. Stewart is at .present on fruit spection duty in Fort William. in- Mr. Andrew Bell, of 'Kippen, shot a buck in the woods near that vil lage last week which weighed 190 pounds. The ruling price per bushel for wheat on the Exeter market during the week was 77 cents, while barley was not so steady bringing, from 55 ,to 57 cents according to quality. Oats have remained somewhat stat ionary, bringing 27 and 2 8 cents. 25 YEARS AGO October 24th, 1912 Five Exeter hoys are attending Toronto University this year. Messrs. C. L. Coultis and Frank ’Bawden at Pharmacy and Messrs J. E. Walker, L. Heywood and E. Jobes at Victoria College. Mr. and Mrs. W. Coultis have' moved to Toronto to remain there while their son is attending college. Mr. Bert Clark has just completed the painting and decorating on the south dwelling’ of the three erected by Messrs Snell and Marchand. On Wednesday of this week Mr. 15 YEARS AGO October 26th, 1922 Nine new houses are nearing com pletion in town. Among them are 0. F. Hooper’s, Dr. Graham’s and C- B. Snell’s houses on Main Street; Jas. jeckell’s, Esli Heywood’s, Jas. I Brintnell’s, ,J. W- Hern’s and Mrs. Cottle’s two houses. The second plowing match to be held by the Exeter branch of the Plowmen's Association was held on the farm of Mr. Rd. Yellow. Robt. Rowcliffe won the veteran prize for best plowanan over 60 years of age and Will Allison for youngest plow man. Mr. Andy Easton has taken out an auctioneer’s license for the county of Huron. Mr. C. W. Robinson, auctioneer, left on Tuesday for Fergus, where he has taken a position as imple ment agent. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hart and young daughter have also left for Fergus where they will have charge of a .farm for Mr. Robihson. Build Up Run Down Systems They Help To Infuse New Life and Energy Into Dispirited, Health Shat tered Men and Women MRS. AMELIA SCHNELL DIES After an illness extending over some years, Mrs. Amelia Schnell passed away at (her home in Zurich Deceased had been a resident of the community, all her life and was highly respected by a large circle of friends. She is survived by two daughters by a former marriage to the late Peter Wagner. The late Jno. H. Schnell predeceased her about 1Y years ago. Surviving are her two daughters, Mrs. Laura Durand, of Chiliwack, B. C* and Mrs. Frieda Thompson, of Fielding, Sask.; also the children cf the late J. H. Schnell David Schnell and Mrs. Annie Hul- burt, of Aberdeen, Sask.; Mrs. A. Kalbfleisch, of Detroit; Ferdinand, of Melita, Man.; Albert, of Regina, Sask.; Mrs. Emma Mack, of Harte Station, Man. Interment took place in the Lutheran cemetery. Rev. K. conducted the ceremony. Miss McGowan, Blyth Speaks at-W. M. S'. Sectional The South Section of the Huron Presbyterial met in Chiselhurst United Church, on Wednesday, Octo ber 20th. The committee were en couraged in their work by the large attendance as the weather was un favorable and the meeting ,had been postpond twice dn account of infan tile paralysis. Mrs. Chas. Johns, the vice-president of Huron Presbyterial presided. Mrs. W. A. Gardiner, the president, of Londesboro, and Mrs. R. E. McKenzie, .first vice-president of .Seaforth were also, present. The morning worship service was .con ducted by the Hensail (Auxiliary. Gracious words of welcome were conveyed to the gathering by Mrs. Treffry, president of the Chiselhurst Auxiliary, Mrs. M. W. Teller, ot Crediton, responding. The following committees were appointed: Finance Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Pybus; courtesy, Mrs. R. N. Stewart, Mrs. Warren Brock. « Encouraging .reports were given by ten W. M. Societies, two Evening Auxiliaries; six Mission Circles; four Mission Bands; 6 Baby Bands shew ing interest and progress in the work. A delightful solo was sung by Mrs. Archie Morgan; of Thames Road. Gleanings from the School of Lead ers held at Alma College was given by Miss Marjorie Delbridge. A sump tuous dinner was served by the Chis elhurst ladies. The afternoon ses sion was opened by a worship ser vice taken by Thames Road Auxil iary. A round table conference dis cussion was led by Mrs. Gardiner on various problems. Mr§. |A. J. Ham- itlon, of Exeter, secretary of Mission Circles and Mrs. Mantle, Strangers' Secretary and other reports of var ious departments, were received. The guest speaker of the day was’ Miss Claire McGowan, of Blyth, who returned from Peking, China, two months ago, where she had taught for four years. She was a teacher in the only Canadian school in Pek ing for the children of the Eastern ers, using the same course of study as in Ontario. Miss McGowan told of arriving in China with practically no personal (belongings, her trunk having been stolen before arriving’ at her destination and of the kind ness of the missionaries. Her mes-, age was very appealing and inspir ing to a sympathetic audience. She stressed the yalue of prayer "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.” A playlette "Possibilities” was capably put on by the following members of James Street W.M.iS.: Mrs. E. 'Shapton Mrs. H. May, Mrs. A. Penhale, Mrs. W.. C< W. Christie, Mrs. A. Page, Mrs. F. Preszcator, Mrs. H< May, Mrs. A. Penhale, Mrs. W. Shapton, Mrs. S« Jory, Mrs, C. Walker, and Mrs. H. Shapton. An invitation was accept-1 ed for the South Sectional to meet in Thames Road church in 1038. The following resolutions were brought in and adopted: In view of the increased use of alcoholic bever ages be it resolved that we, the mothers and heads of home of this South Section exercise cur hospital ity so as to exclude alcoholic bever ages from our homes. That we as W.M.S. women co-operate with the McQUILLEN—FARWELL WATSON—FARWELL A charming double wedding took place at St. Marys church, London, when Rev. Father Gerald Labelle of ficiated, when Miss Cecile Farwell became the bride 'of (Lawrence M. McQuillen of London, and her sister, Miss Annie Marie Farwell was unit ed in marriage to William M. Wat son, of Zurich. The brides are dau ghters of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Far- well of the Goshen Line, south of Zurich* Autumn flowers and ferns were used effectively in decorating the church. The. brides were at tended by Miss Charolette Farwell, of Detroit and Mrs. .L. Koenign^, also of Detroit. The groomsmen were Leo. A. McQuillen, of London and Louis E. Farwell, of Zurich. Both brides wore blue, Miss Cecile’s gown was of navy blue (French wool, strictly tailored with accessories'in blue and a corsage of roses, and car ried an ivory prayer book; while Miss Annie Marie’s gown was also of French blue navy with matching jacket trimmed in gray Persian lamb and- accessories in blue. She wore a corsage of roses and carried an.ivory prayer bock. Thomas Queenan act ed as usher and Miss Rita Berringer who was at the organ played softly throughout the service. Thomas S. McQuillen sang at the effertory and the signing of the register. The wed ding parties returned1 to Zurich for a breakfast at the home of the bride’s parents. After the honeymoon which was pleasantly enjoyed at Stratford, Hamilton, Niagara Falls and Dunnville, Mi’, and Mrs. L. M. McQuillen will reside in London and Mr. and Mrs. Watson will take up residence near Zurich. SMOKE 627,062,494 CIGARETTES IN MONTH ’ r* Consumption of cigarettes in Can ada for 'September totaled (627,0.62,- 494, and excise duties collected therefrom amounted to $2,508,385, according to figures released by' Na tional Revenue Minister J. L. Ilsley This compared with a consumption of 516,171.573 cigarettes in the same month last year, yielding a revenue of $2,084,840. Reduction of the excise duty from $6 a thou sand in October,'1932, has resulted in a steady increase of cigarette consumption, and, despite the lower ed duty, an increase in the revenue derived therefrom. Eighty, persons, Rotarians from St. Marys and Granton and guests sat clown in the basement of the Granton United' Churcih to a dinner ■following which Keith Riddell, Ag ricultural Representative for Middle sex addressed the meeting. COUGHS, DISTEMPER, BROKEN WIND have met their master in ZEV—made by the mak ers of Buckley’s Mixture., Stockmen, poultry breed ers, etc., who have used ZEV say it is positively “sure fire” relief for all respiratory diseases in horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and dogs. It is amazing how quickly it gets results in the most stub born cases. In fact, we guarantee ZEV to do in a day or two what it took old- fashioned remedies a month to do. Pet size 50£, Stock size $1.00. 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