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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-11-11, Page 3opened, left on native THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE RECEPTION 1HCBSDAX, NOVE51BE11 11, 1037 SQ YEARS AGO November 17, 1887 R H. Verity has arrived home Manitoba, where he has effect­ contract for the supplying Mr. from ed a 700 of tiheir celebrated plows. Mr, Immel, of Penn, shipped fine draught horses from Exeter Monday. Mr. Wm. Balkwili shipped a car load of export cattle to Mont- treal, Messrs. Ross & Taylor are receiving 20 cars of lumber from the north. R. S. Laing has shipped over fifty carloads of apples from this station since tihe season Mr, Walter Cosh and wife Tuesday morning for their home in London, England, Mr. Thos, Cave and family left qn Monday for Lucan where t-hey will locate, Miss Burritt, -of Mitchell, is visit­ ing her sister Mrs. R. H. Verity, Although Detective John A. Gra­ ham has executed a good many war­ rants, the most important arrest of Ms career was made ahouit 8.30 last night. The prisoner was Miss Mattie Anderson, daughter of Mr, J. Ander­ son, of Centralia. She was taken before the Rev. Mr. Smitlh,of Lon- •don, west, when a conviction was promptly secured and when a sen­ tence to imprisonment for life was imposed. A counter-charge against Mr. Graham was also sustained and the punishment recorded was hang­ ing by the matrimonial ihalter. The witnesses in the case were Miss -Edith Burkett and Mr. W, Barnes. Fines were- imposed on the friends of both the prisoner and the detective and were in all cases willingly paid. This is simply another form of ing the presents were numerous costly. ISmith-McNaughton - On the inst at the manse, Ki-ppen, .by Rev. Samuel Acheson, Mr. Wm. Smith to Miss Mary McNaughton, of Tucker- ' smith. Latta-Boyland-On tihe 13t'h -ult. at the residence of Mr. John Latta, of Tuckersmith, by Rev. E. Ai. Fear, Mr. Samuel Latta, teacher, to Miss Ag­ nes A. B'oyland, of London, Eng/ Oiii , t , . OSw - MF 3 . % < V Vr Jr Jr x fg Western 25 YEARS AGO Mr. R. G. Seldon, who has been conducting a grain and coal business in Clandeboye for some years has sold the business to Mr. Laughton of Stratihroy. Mr. Flrank Triebner, who is en­ gaged at the grist mill, met with a -painful accident last week by get­ ting the second finger of his right band caught in some part of the machinery, crushinig it badly. Mrs. Fowell left Tuesday morn­ ing on an extended visit with her friends and relatives in Canada. Miss Flynn, of Denver, Col., who .has been visiting with her W. J. Statham, left Monday to visit in Seaforth. Misses Maud Hartleib and -Susie Wambold, of Dashwood, visited"on Saturday and Monday with Mrs. Eli Heyiwood, Mr. L. H. Dickson arrived home on Thursday last from a trip to Ed- -monton. Mr. S. G. Bawden, who ac­ companied him is remaining in West for a longer time, (Gordon Taylor, son of Mr. J. Taylor and Grant Hooper, son of Adolphus Hooper, left morning for Toronto to accept posi­ tions in the Russell Motor Car Co, 'The' following merchants have agreed to close their respective places of business at six o’clock in the evening except Saturday nights, when they will close at half-past ten. Jones & May, J. A. Stewart, W. W. Taman, W. J. Heaman, H. Spackman J. Senior, J. Grigg, Hawkins & Son, B. W. F. Beavers, R. N. Rowe, Beverley. uncle Mr. the W. Mr. Monday J. 15 YEARS AGO November 16,1922 London,of of days with Taylor. is her o the memory of the brave sons of this District who made the supisrne sacrifice in the World War, loyal citizens again bow in humble gratiture. To the families of these brave sons they extend renewed sympathies . . . and glory with them in honor justly awarded. We record this tribute so that fellowmen may not forget and that we may never be charged with lacking in loyalty. This Armistice Day in 1937 has brought forth its own problems. Once again the world faces the grim problems of threaten­ ing war. We pause to honor the brave sons who fell in 191'8 ... to pledge again that the cause they died for has not been in vain. The courage so essential upon the battlefield lies within the breast of every loyal Canadian. We are prepared, through their example, to face the future humble and unafraid. Former Resident Dies First- County Western Officers Mr. R. Huston, spending a couple mother, Mrs. Jas. Mr. and Mrs. Cihas. Carter attend­ ed the graduation of their daughter Gladys, at 'Sarnia General Hospital, on Friday last. Mrs. M. Flood-y, of Haileybury is visiting her sister Mrs. W. Johns Mrs. Flo-ody went through the recent •Haileybury fire when bhey lost near­ ly everything they possessed. Mr .Ned Harris, of Saskatchewan, is renewing acquaintances in this community. Mr. Harris- left here about thirty-three years ago for the West. Miss T. V. Curliss, wiho has sold her millinery business here is leav- -inng to start a business in Toronto. Mr. C. Py-m returned home recently after an extended visit. with his brother Mr. A. E. Pym, of Carievale, Sask. Obstinate Coughsand Colds The Kind That Stick May Become Dangerous Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup Will Help Bring Relief « T. MILBURN CO. LTD., PRODUCT Hensail Council The regular meeting of the vil­ lage council was held in the council chambers at 8 p.m. on ^Monday ev­ ening with all the members present. Minutes oif the previous -meeting were read by the Clerk and on mo­ tion of Jones and Shepherd were adopted as read. G. F. Bonthron, tax collector re­ ported that the tax collections for 1-937 were $6'00 more than at this time last year. <G. F. Bonthron also- appeared as a delegate from the Canadian Leg­ ion, re Remembra'nce Day arrange­ ments. Reeve Shaddick reported re the provincial wreath. . Brock and Shaddick: That we purchase a $5.0,0 wreath for Arm­ istice Day from the Legion. Car­ ried. 'Communications were read as .fol­ lows: Dept, of Public Welfare re Old Age Pension; Mrs. W. Liebold; Dept, of Municipal Affairs; brook, Monteith & Co.; Engineer; University of Ontario, re Municipal School. Same filed. 'Shepherd and Jones; That Traffic by-law be given its reading. iBrock Traffic by-law be given second read­ ing. Carried. --Bills and Accounts: O. Rowcliffe relief milk, $3.00; T. E. Drummond relief meat, $2.'0i5; T’. D. Wren, re­ lief groceries, $1'6.715; H. Smale, labor, Park. Rink, $3.75; H. Wolfe, ditto, $1.]6'5; L. Rands, ditto $15.00,; T.lws, shaddick, ditto $12.00; G. Johnston, ditto $3.00; Alex Hilde­ brand, ditto- $3.80; J. Verbun, ditto $2.00; Thos. Richardson, ditto $14; A. B. Rowcliffe, teaming ditto $6; S. MqArthur, ditto $20; Al»f. Clark, catch basins $4.00; Bonthron <& Drysdale, repairs re town hall $47.81; William Sproat tile for streets $2(4; Hen sail Hydro, hall and motor $5.34; J. Passmore, supplies for hall $1.70; J. ,,A. Paterson, ex­ penses attending the Municipal Of­ ficers School at London $11-8.15; A. Bick, trucking, street $3.'50'j G. F. Bonthron, selecting jurors $1.50; R. E. Shaddick, ditto $1.50; J. A. Pat­ erson, ditto $1.50; Total $182. iTwitchell and Brock: That the accounts as read be paid, Carried, The Clerk reported re the school iOf Municipal Affairs attended by him at London. Jones and Shepherd: That By-law No. 8 be given first reading, i‘ied< Brock and Twitchell: That iaw No. 8 be given second and reading. Shepherd new adjourn ‘ember 15th. Carried. and Twitchell: That the first the Cai’ By- final Carried. and Jones: That we to meet again on Mov- 'Carried, J. A. Faterson, Clerk Stephen Council e Council of the Township .Stephen met in the Town Hail, at Crediton on Monday, the first day of November A-D., 1937 at 1 o’clock p.m, AU members were present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. Moved by Mr. Edmund Shapton seconded by Mr. Roy Rat?: That the fallowing pay sheets and orders be passed; James iStanlake road 2, $170.24: Norman Heaman, road 3, $2.50; L. Hill, road 4, $164.40; Lawrence Hill road 4*, $4.0(1'; Franklin King, road 5 $18,111; John Smith, road 6, $217.- 09; Ed, Chambers, road 7, $100.31; Peter Regier, road 10, $11.20; Lorne Finkbeiner, road 8, $28i6',81; Ben McCann, road 12, $10.85; Matthew Sweitzer, road 15, $6,10-; Harold Harold Augustus $11.4'8; Harry Isaac William Desjardme, Daniel Haugh, road McGregor, grading C. McGregor, grad- $5.00; iS. ... $6,10.; Turner, road 19-SB, $1,50; Turner, road 19, $12.23; Latta, road 18, road 17, $4.00; road 21, $4,&0; 24, $28.11; C. road. 20, $3.00; ing road 11, $5.00; iS. Ireland, hauling gravel road 9, $7.88; Village of Exeter, cutting weeds, road 26, $6,018; C. McGregor, grading road 14, $3.00; C. McGregor, grading rd. ■16, $3.00; gravel pit expenses, $20.- 80; George Eilber, supt., salary, $75.00; pay sheet re Carruthers’ bridge, road 19, $734.15; Russell Skinner, gravel Gaiser,, gravel, repairs, $9.25; road 13, $5.45; Orders stamped envelopes, $51.47; IF. J. Wickwire, tax notices $9.50'; E. Guettinger, account re milk inspect­ or $13.00; p, Mclsaac ,account re Southcott burial $30.00; Bank of Commerce, cashing cheques '90c.; County Treasurer, account re Mc­ Phee, $32.40; Treasurer, Exeter re K-ettleiburger $25.00; Ed. Wiillert, account re Weed Inspector $29.70. Carried. The council adjourned to meet again in the Town Hall, Credit-on, on Monday, the 6th day of December A.D. 193 7 at 1 o’clock p.m. Herbert K. Eilber, Twp. Clerk George Eilber, supt., . re $734.15; $-228.18; Mrs. Cora road 24, $1.20; Foi’ Stephen Morrison total ^$2155.42. Postmaster, Creditor, IF. $9.50'; Walking alone in the business sec­ tion! of Goderich Oliver Johnston, businessman in Huron County for more tihan 60 Liquor license d’enly stricken fell to the sidewalk, and- expired be­ fore medical aid reached him. -He was in his 80th year. Mr .Johnston was on his way to pay his daily visit to a lifelong friend, Thomas Swartz, an octogenarian, when death overtook .him. Born at Haysville, near New Hamburg, Mr. Johnston learned- the blacksmithing trade at Exeter and -for 3 0' years he -conduct­ ed a smithy business at Clinton.He also bought and1 sold Ihorses on a large scale in Huron, Middlesex and Perth counties-, and few men were better known among Western On­ tario farmers. iFor a inspector Goderich days of spector for West Huron, years until retirement he was book­ keeper and secretary; for W. L. For­ rest Dredging Company. Mr. John­ ston was wedded as a young man to Jennie Lewmarslh, of predeceased him 20 sons, Harold, Oliver Toronto businessmen was a United church-man, staunch Conservative, member of Clinton ■Masonic Lodge, years, and former inspector, was sud- by a heart attack, SARNIA BRIDGE PROGRESSING Pouring of concrete for the centre span sub-structure’ for the Canadian approach to the Blue Water interna­ tional bridge has been completed and erection of steel for the approach will be started at 'Point Edward is considerably in advance of that at the Port Huron, Miclh., end of the bridge where difficulty has been en­ countered in sinking of one of the centre span supports. Contract for the steel work for the Canadian ap­ proach is held by the Sarnia Bridge Company, Ltd. RATHBURN—-LANKIN 1 time he was Goverment of pier construction at harbor and later in the the open bar, license in- 'Of recent Lankin, was> united in Gordon E. Rathburn, of Mr. Geo. Rathburn, The ceremony waa per- The Clinton, who years, Three and Earl, all survive. He GOVERNMENT TO TAKE OVER IPPERWASH BEACH Will Improve It for Public Use; iS,AIRINI'A—Tihe entire shore line of I-pperwash Beach, from Kettle Point to Port Frank, will be taken over by the Ontario department ot lands and forests and improved -for public, use, it was revealed by Milton D. MacVicar, M.L.A.,-elect, Lambton East. Last year the Government -bought some land at the east end of the beach, which it developed for use as a provincial park. Some four miles is involved in tihe latest land asqudsition. The Governments action settles as age-long controversy as to the ownership of the beach. -Summer residents contended they Owned out to the water line and they regarded persons who drove along the beadh or bathed there as trespassers. It was learned from Mr. MacVic­ ar that a study of the matter has been made by the federal and pro­ vincial governments and tih-is deter­ mined the property line’ of private Ownership as the high water mark. The Provincial Government has been given the authority now to supervise and police tihe shore. A good- many London people are property owners In the area affect­ ed. A quiet wedding took place in the Granton United church wlhen Bernice Ludilla Lankin, youngest daughter of Mrs1. Wm. marriage to younger son of Granton, formed by Rev. L. C. Harvey, only; attendants were Miss; Bertha Lankin and Mr. Harold Wallis. The bride wore a suit of copper shade' with brown accessories and wore a corsage of roses. After a wedding dinner served at the home of the bride’s mother, Mr. and Mrs. Rath­ burn left on a motor trip to Detroit and Pontiac. MITCHELL WOMAN IS 104 YE ADS Richard OXT> Avery, Mitcihell’s has observed her Mrs. Avery, Mrs. grand -old lady, 104th birtlhday. though not suffering from any par­ ticular ailment, has been bedfast for the past three years. Despite her remarkable age, her al- mind is q’liite cleai’ and she converses freely w-ith members of tihe -family and in­ timate friends. Formerly Miss Mary Ahn Jeffery she was born in Devonshire, Eng­ land1, and came to 'Canada with her two sisters at the age of 21 and joined her parents who had come to settle near Talbotville some three or four years previously, it was here that she' met and married Richard lAWery, also of Devonshire, who died in 1883. For a few years they liv­ ed -on a farm near iSt. Thomas, then removed to Usborne township and lived near Woodham, It was in lher seventy-fifth year that she came to Mitchell to reside. Several of Mrs’. Avery’s kinfolk were close to the century mark when called to higher service. Her -grand­ father whs over ninety years old wlhen he died, her father was ninety and her sister who passed away eight years ago was ninety-four. Mr, and Mrs. Avery had children, two daughters and sons. They are: Miss Jennie, Mrs, Edwards Mitchell; Avery, Austin, Man.; John, and Edward at St. Thomas. The Brinsley congregation provid­ ed a welcome home and reception to Rev. and Mrs. D. Gladman upon their return from their wedding trip on Friday, October 29th. -During the evening an interesting program was given including reading, Miss Violet Neil; vocal solo, Mrs. Dan Lewis; reading, Mrs. David Morley; Mrs. L. Amos proposed a toast to the bride to which Rev. Mr. Gladman very eloquently responded. Mr. Fred Neil toasted the brides of the yes­ terday to which Mr. F. W. Gladman vey .graciously replied. The presenta­ tion was made by Mr. George Lee, who read the following letter when he presented the bride and groom with a beautiful studio couch: Ailsa Craig, 'Ontario Friday Oct. 2'9, ’3 7 To Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Gladman,— We, your many* friends of .the Brinsley congregation are gathered here this evening to enjoy a social hour with you and to offer our sin­ cere congratulations to you on your t marriage and to wish you both much ■ joy and happiness in your life’s work During the short time that you have been among us your devotion to your work and cheerfulness witm which you have always met us, has been an inpsiration to us all. And, now we are to be doubly blessed since you have chosen a life partner who we feel sure, will take an active part in our work. Although stranger to that soon she will .feel among us and assure her she Will not find us too exacting in our de­ mands of a minister's wife. Our church is indeed fortunate to have two such fine leaders expend­ ing their efforts on our behalf and we assure you that we shall rejoice with y,ou in the success and1 prosper­ ity whicih we are confident shall crown your efforts. Words so often fail us in express­ ing Our deepest thoughts that we ask you accept tlhis little gift as a token of our esteem and friend­ ship. ISigned on behalf of the Brinsley United Churcih congregation. presbytery asks lengthy CANCELLATION OF LICENSES In view of -the appaling number of motor accidents and. fatalities on tihe streets, roads and highways of our province, we do strongly; urge our magistrates to cancel driving licenses for lengthy periods in all cases of proven reckless and. crim­ inal negligence driving.” Such was the resolution adopted by Huron Presbytery of the United chu-rch. It was urged further that public bodies make it quite clear to magistrates- that tihe public is be­ hind them in the inflicting of stiff penalties. About 70 ministerial and lay dele­ gates were present, Rev. A. E. El­ liott, Exeter, presiding. Meiady-Fiynn St. Joseph’s Church, Clinton, was the scene of a very pretty wedding .n Catuid. y, C.t.ber 30tJh, when Mary Catherine, daughter of Mrs. Owen Glynn of Hullett was united in marriage to Maurice P. Melady, of Hubbert. Rev. Maurice (Sullivan, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, per­ formed the ceremony. Miss Mar­ garet Atkinson, cousin of tihe bride acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. Albert Melady, brother of the groom acted as groomsman. Prior to her wedding the friends of the bride held two- miscellaneous' showers in her honor,, and the large number of beautiful wedding gifts she received attest to the esteem in whicih she is held in the community. After a sumptuous wedding breakfast, the happy couple left for a tour to Toronto and points east. Upon their return tlhey will reside on the bridegroom’s fine farm in Hibbert. Renew Now! -churcih and community Mrs. 'Gladman is a us at present we hope at home CLINTON MAN PASSES seven five at home Francis Weston Iddo Crl-ch, who- for 25 years was a resident of Clinton, died after a brief illness from pneumonia. He was in his 6/6th year and was born in Tuckersmith, December 9tfli, 1871. He attended the public school of his home section and as a young man married Margaret Dale, who prede­ ceased him 18 years, In July, 1922, he married sadie Campbell who sur­ vives, TBiere also survive one daugh­ ter, one brother on the Tuckersmith homestead; two sisters. Mr, Cricn farmed in Tuckersmith before com­ ing to Clinton. You too will be satisfied with HAMCO, the Coho which de­ livers the maximum of clean steady heat at minimum cost. Easy to regulate— lighter to handle — longer- lasting. And loaves far less ash. Join th© army of happy householders who have changed to dustless, smoke­ less HAMCO Coke. Order from your local HAMCO dealer -* he deserves your fuel business. 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