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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-11-25, Page 1ESTABLISHED 187a EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 25th, 1937 Sixty-Fourth Your FINAL CLEARING <*■ of Ladies’, Misses’ and Girls’ Bargains WINTER COATS Bargains Every coat must go regardless of cost. We have a good range of styles and cloths to choose from at Great Reductions in price to clear in a hurry "T 12-TON TRUCK STALLS On Saturday evening a 12-ton truck belonging to the Canada Car­ tage Co., Toronto, loaded with can­ ned goods from the Exeter Canning factory ,got stuck in tho soft earth near the factory, and it was several hours before the truck was released. The wheels of the -truck struck some soft ground and dug themselves in to the axle. Two of the Tu-ckey Transport trucks and the Ford wrecker assisted in pulling the stall­ ed truck out. NEW STYLES IN LADIES’ AND MISSES’ CREPE DRESSES AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES Complete Showing of Christmas Merchandise Our stock for the Christmas trade is now complete, We will be glad to have you look over these lines early while there is a large stock to choose from 1 ...................... 1................... ... ....■'"'"J"...! ......... .....— ' I- ■ ............. " • ■ ' ..... • A Bargain in Men’s Ties, 35c; 3 for $1.00 EXTRA SPECIAL—6 dozen men’s good quality ties, separately boxed for Christ­ mas giving. A real bargain while they last at 35c. or 3 for $1.00. ——————— ......................... ......... .........- ........................... >■ I »■.■■■■——......................I...—■ Children’s Snow Suits at $2.95 Children’s Snow Suits, heavy weight, in colors of brown and navy, ages 3, 4, 5, and 6. A real bargain this month at $2.95 each. SHUFFLEBOARD AT ARENA iShuf’fleboard was .played at the Exeter Arena Tuesday evening tor the first 'time. Two- courts have been marked out and the necessary discs and handles provided. iShuf- fleboard is a very popular pastime in the south during the winter months. It is a game that can be played by the middle-aged and those older in years and provides both re­ creation and entertainment. Next Tuesday, evening will again be set aside for the game and all persons interested are invited to b© present. EFFORT BEING MADE TO ORGANIZE LIONS A supper meeting in the interests of a Lion’s Club foi’ Exetei' will be held in the Central Hotel this (Thursday) evening. During the past few weeks Messrs Earl Nichols and Roy Robinson of the London Liens, accompanied by Mr, Bruce Malcolm, district organizer, have visited Exeter on numerous occasions and have secured the signatures ot over twenty prospective charter members, the number required to form a club. At the meeting this evening a number from the neigh­ boring clubs will be present and an effort will be made to set up an or­ ganization. One of the aims of the organization is to take an active in­ terest in the civic, commercial, social and moral welfare of the community SEVEN REPORTED AFTER WARDENSHIP QF HURON Seven Conservative reeves are re­ ported seeking the 1938 warden’s chair in Huron. The seven names prominently mentioned for warden are; L. E. Cardiff, of Morris; George McNall, of Blyth; Wilmcnt Haaeke, of Goderich Township; P, W. Scott. of East Wawanosh; William M. Stewart, of West Wawonosh; H. A. Keys, of Gray and J. A. Bryans, of Howick. Conservatives and Liber­ als elect a warden year about. Cost of County Council The three and one-half day County Council session of last week cost $801.70, of which $725 was session’* al pay and the balance mileage. New Liexiteiiant-Govwxior 'Hon, Albert Matthews, Toronto financir annd philanthropist, was on, Tuesday appointed Lieutenant-Gov­ ernor of Ontario to succeed Hon. Dr. Herbert A. Bruce. New Linens for Christmas Complete showing of table cloths, runners, pillow cases, etc. Bought specially for gift purposes. OVERSHOES RUBBERS RUBBER BOOTS. ETC. WOMEN’S VELVET MEN’S ZIPPER CHILDREN’S RUBBER GOLOSHES OVERSHOES OVERSHOES Newest Styles at $3.25 Pair in $2.50 TO $2.95 PR.Buckle styles $1.69, $2.98 Spat Rubbers &c.White, Black and Brown Great Value in Overcoats Students sizes up to size 37 at $11.50 to $16.00; Men’s Raglan, form-fitting mo­ dels, etc., at $15.00 to $25.00 and men’s full-lined heavy overcoats at $15.00; also a few coats up to size 42 to clear at $10 to $12.00 each. BOYS’ OVERCOATS—We keep a full range of juvenile and boys’ overcoats, well-lined at $3.98 up to $10.00 each. ESCAPE SERIOUS INJURY WHEN CAR TURNS TURTLE Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Kydd, of Us- borne, fortunately/ escaped serious injury Monday afternoon when the car in which they were riding skid­ ded from the road and turned over into the ditch with the wheels in the air. The accident happened shortly after five o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Kydd were returning home from Shallow Lake when their car turn­ ed turtle. The occupants of the car had to crawl through an open win­ dow? and were somewhat shaken iip. Littl'e damage was done to the car outside of a broken head lamp. i ! SPECIAL SALE 10 Dozen Big B, genuine 8 ounce dark blue Overalls, sizes 34 to 44, while they last at $1.50 a pair. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Lifebuoy Soap, with P.&G Rinso free 3 25c Red Band Jelly Powders, ass. flav. 6 25c. Home rendered Lard ......... per pound 15c. Chase and Sanborn Dated Coffee lb. 37c. Quick Quaker Oats large pkg..................19c. Corned Beef.....................................2 tins 25c. Singapore Sliced Pineapple ..... 2 tins 21c. Canned White Corn.......................3 tins 25c. New Fruits, Nuts, Peels, Etc., now ready for your Christmas Baking. May we serve you? Phone 32 Jones & May j IMTKMMKI C.C.M. Skates and Hockey Sticks CHAMPIONS EVERYWHERE We have a large stock of C. C. M. Skate and Shoe Outfits on hand; also C. C. M. Hockey Sticks In professional hockey 231 players out of 256 used C.C.M* Skates. Stay with the best. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE "Palestine in Pictures” by REV. J. B. MOORE at Grand Bend United Church Thursday, Nov. 25th at 8.30 p.m. Over 100 colored slides Adults 25c. Children 15c. REDUCED PRICES ON ALL OUR STOVES McClary’s Enamel Front Stove, six lids, reservoir and Warming Closet, worth $75.00: to clear at $62.50 PURINA FATENA CHECKERS To give those birds a milk-fed effect without any milk, No crate required. No extra cost. Ask us. PURINA TETSULES FOR POULTRY Nothing knocks worms as these capsules do PURINA ROOST PAINT Kills lice while the hens sleep BINGO!! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 at 8.30 p.m. in the Legion Club Rooms 16 Good Prizes Admission 25c. Traquair’s Hardware MY. and Mrs. Geo. Geddes add Mr. Wesley Geddes, of London, vis­ ited with the latter’s brother, iMr. G,eo. Geddes on Sunday. Our Stock of Christmas Greeting Cards is how complete. Beaii'tiftti assortment of our new Canadian Artists series and many others. Rich conventional Christinas themes with or without .printing, priced reasonably. Exeter Times-Advocate. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Switzer, of, Kippen, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnston on (Saturday. Mrs. Stowes, of town, visited with her son in Oshawa over the week­ end.. Miss Lena Prayne was taken ' ill the latter part of last week but is now able to be up for a short time each day. It is hoped that she may soon be around again, The Late George Palmer The funeral. took place from 'the residence of ‘Thomas Chambers, 8th Concession of Stephen on* Tuesday afternoon of Mr. George L. Palmer aged 46, a former resident of Thed­ ford. Mr. palmer passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, <on Saturday. FLOWERS FOTl AW, OCCASIONS VHONH YOUR. ORUERS IO MARION BISSETT I* Residence William Street;, Exeter phone iSOw HEAVY SNOW STORM A heavy blanket of snow covered the ground over the week-end. While the snow was not sufficient to block motor traffic it made the roads very slippery and treacherous and motorists were.forced to proceed with, cau-tion. Gutters* and sleighs were out for the first time this sea­ son. In the vicinity of Forest thirty inches of snow fell and motor traffic was blocked. More than 50i cars were stalled Sunday morning on No. 22 highway between Forest and Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pol­ len while on their way to> Sarnia were among those whose cars were stalled. They were stuck in a drift and had to walk a couple of miles 'for 'assistance. After the car was released they returned home. CAR RUNS INTO HORSE On Saturday last wihile Mrs. Frank parsons was returning to her home in Usborne with a horse and cutter they were run into with an auto and Mrs. Parsons received a shock and was shaken up. The acci­ dent happened on the Main ,St. in Exeter North late in the afternoon. We understand that the car was driven_ by Mr. Claude Gelinas, of Zurich, who was coming from the north and in turning out to pass a truck that was on the west side of the road, the car struck the horse and cutter. The car according to reports, was not travelling fast at the time, otherwise the dam'age would have been greater. The rad­ iator and the hood of the car was damaged and the car was brought to the Ford garage. The horse was somewhat scratched and the harness and cutter broken. NARROW ESCAPE Messrs. Leonard Peters and Har­ old Broderick had an unpleasant experience recently while drawing gravel from Cudmore’s gravel pit. They were motoring with a load cf gravel several feet back from the top of the pit when the earth which had keen undermined beneath gave way and the back of the truck started to cave in. Mr. Peters, who was on the back of the load, jumped from the truck with difficulty as the gra­ vel slid off the truck. One side of the back of the truck went into a hole and the truck was so twisted th'at Mr. Broderick, who was driv­ ing the truck, was imprisoned in the cab being unable to open the door ahdn not knowing what second truck and all might fall into the pit. It was necessary, to use a crowbar to open the door. Fortunately little damage was done. The Exeter Band under the lead­ ership of Mr. Ted Walper, gave a concert Monday evening in Leavitt’s Theatre following the church ser­ vices. There was a fair attendance. Tile baftd provided a Splendid pro­ gram, all new mueic being played. I Gerald skinner played a trombone solo. MRS. H. RADER DIES The death occurred in St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, early Wednesday morning of Mrs. Harry Rader, or Dashwood, aged 31 years, from typhoid fever, In May, of this year, Mrs. Rader underwent an operation for mastoids and about a month ago ■had a second operation for the same trouble. After her return home she took influenza and two weeks ago was again taken to the hospital when complications set in, and later typhoid fever developed. Deceased was born in Stephen Township, her maiden name being Irene Lawson, daughter of Mrs. Lawson and the late George Lawson. (Following her marriage to Mr. Rader, they have been living on their farm two miles east of Dashwood, on the Lake Rd. Besides her sorrowing husband, one son George, aged six years is left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. Also surviving are her mother, one brother and five sisters: (Merle) Mrs. Geo. Prest, of Cali­ fornia; (Alma) Mrs. Ivan Jackson, Chatham; (Marjorie) Mrs. A. Tom­ linson, of Exeter; Sam, Alice and Lenore, of .Stephen. The funeral will be held on Saturday. FOWL SUPPER The Thames Read United church held a successful fowl supper Tues­ day evening, The ladies of the church provided a sumptuous hot goose supper, the tables being laden with choice delicacies. -Over six hundred persons sat down to the tables. .Following the supper a play entitled “The Other Ghost” was put on by the Hensail Presbyterian young people. It was well present­ ed and quite entertaining. Rev, Mr. Mair acted as chairman. I.O.O.F. SOCIAL EVENING ‘Members of the I. O. O- F. with their wives and lady friends spent a most enjoyable social evening in the lodge rooms on Thursday evening last. -One hundred and ten persons were present, this being about the largest gathering of similiar events held by this order. The evening was spent at progressive euchre. Ladies’ high prize was won by Mrs. H. C. Rivers; gents’ high Mr. Earl Russell; lone hands by Clinton Sweet D.D.-G.M. Bro. Carlisle, of Hensall, and a number of .friends from Lon­ don were present. Mr. B. M. Fran­ cis, N.G., was in ’Charge. At the close of the evening the ladies served a very sumptuous lunch. Seriously Hl The many friends of Mrs. Albert Etherington who last week under­ went an operation for mastoids at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, will regret to know that she is at present in a very critical condition, Piano Presented to Caven Church 'Caven Presbyterian Church is the recipient of a fine piano. The pres­ entation was made by Mr. william Blayney. The piano was the pro­ perty of the late Mrs. Blayney who was a splendid musician and took a great interest in the Caven Sunday School orchestra. Faniily Go-To-Church Sunday. There was a splendid turnout for both services in Trivitt Memorial Church on Sunday last it being every go-to-church Sunday for which spec­ ial preparations had been made. Rev. Mr. Bugler, of Bayfield, was the speaker for the day and he de­ livered 'two- fine sermons. EXETER COUNCIL Tihe Municipal Council met at the close of the Court of Revision. The same being a regular meeting. The minutes of the meeting held Novem­ ber 8, 1937, were read and adopted, on motion of Councillors Southco-tt and Dignan. Carried. In reference to the request of Mr. Ernest Buswell as presented to the council at the last meeting, it was agreed that the council accept one half of the Business Tax im­ posed on Mr. Buswell during the year 1934, he having moved from the village during the mid-summer of the year. The total tax imposed being $5.2 6, Pen and Int. 84c., $6.- 1-0'. Motion .of Southco-tt and sec­ onded by May and carried. Mr. Wm. Andrew reported that he was raising objections -to a cat­ killing dog being allowed to roam through the village. Referred to Street Commissioner J. Norry. Per Southcott and Dignan: That a committee comprising the Reeve, Councillors Hern and May wait on Dr. J. W. Browning in regard to the purchase of a strip of land in rear of his building on Main Street for a Rest Room and report. Carried By-law No. 8, 19'37, a by-law re­ quiring all Barber Shops within the municipality -to be closed and re­ main closed on each Monday, Wed­ nesday and Friday of each week be­ tween seven o’clock p.m. and five a.m. of the following day was con­ sidered and duly passed. ,BV-Iaw No. 9, 19-37. A by-law pro­ viding for the calling of a public meeting of the citizens for the pur­ pose of making nominations of can­ didates for Municipal Council and other Public Officers for the year 193 8 was considered and duly pass­ ed. The following list of accounts were read and ordered paid: Huron Lumber Co., Ltd., R.&B. $1.04; Library Board, balance of yearly grant $200.; Exeter Legion, wreath $5.00; Dept, of Health, Tor­ onto, insulin acct. 7'610.; The Muni­ cipal World, re requisitions $1.50; James H. Grieve, Division Court Clerk and Bailiff Fees $88.00; John Hind, Selecting jurors $4.0-0; W. D. Sanders, selecting jurors $4.00; Jos. Senior, selecting jurors, $4.0’0; Peter Whitlock, >6- yards gravel 25c, $1.50; Thos. Collingwood, truant officer $10'.00; Dr. M. C. Fletcher, M. o. Health $50.-00; Ed. Treble, chairman B. of H., $10.00; Exetei' 1 Concert Band, balance of grant, $il)25.00; Jo;hn Stire, labor R.&B., $3.75; W. Laverty ditto $5.75: Ed J. Coombes, ditto $5.75; Rich­ ard Davis, ditto $4.63; Peter Cole­ man, ditto $1.65; Wm. Andrew, la­ bor R.&B., $15.25; Gillespie 'Cart­ age, draying gravel $41.80; Russell Skinner, gravel $11.40; R. G. Seld­ on, coal town hall $19,3’0. Passed on motion of Southcott and Dignan, Carried. Jos, Senior, Cleik WHITE GIFTS The Annual White Gifts- Service of Caven Sunday School was held on Sunday morning. A tiny decorat­ ed Christmas tree surmounted with a star occupied the centre of the white table that was to receive tihe gifts. A letter from Dr. Margaret Strang Savage, descriptive of condi­ tions in the Peace River County written for the occasion was read. Pearl and Jean Stanlahe sang a duet “Give, said the Little Stream” and after the gifts were presented they were dedicated, with prayer by Mr. Hill. On Monday tihe gifts were packed and transported to the sta­ tion for’ their month-long jo.urney to the North Land. Attend Brother’s Funeral Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Briokwood, of Exeter North, and Messrs. Harold and Wm. Davey, of Toronto, were in London Monday attending the fun­ eral of the former’s brother, the late J. B. Brickwood. The deceased was a former resident of Exeter and left here a number of ijiears ago for London, First Tournament The Exeter Badminton Club held their first local tournament at the Arena on Monday evening. The Club is growing in popularity add has a splendid membership. There was a good turnout Monday evening. It is proposed to hold another tour­ nament next Monday when a light lunch will be served. SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR The Women’s Association of the Main St, United churc-h held a suc­ cessful Bazaar and Supper in the Town Hall Saturday afternoon and evening. Several booths were at­ tractively arranged for the selling of home-made cooking and candy, Christmas gifts, aprons, etc. and a white elephant booth. Afternoon lea was served. At '6 o’clock a hot supper was served and was well patronized. Tickets were sold beforehand for the supper and the honor for selling the most tickets went to Clifford Quance The ladies will net close to $200 for t'heir efforts. Falls From Ladder Mr. N. J. Dore, while shovelling snow from his roof on Monday had the misfortunne to slip and fall from a ladder, a distance of about ten feet. He was badly shaken up and is confined to his bed. His place at the station is being filled by Mr. H. Campbell, of Ripley. Mr. Dore’s friends will hope for a speedy re­ covery. MOVING TO EXETER The following clipping is taken from the Goderich Star:— “Albert E. Barker, for the last nine years clerk at Hunt's Hardware has accepted a position with the Tra­ qu air hardware Store at Exeter and leaves with his wife and children, Edgar three and Harold, fifteen months, for Exeter on November 29. Mr. Barker af.tei' leaving school obtained his first employment with the Dominion Road Machinery Co. He was there six years, spent two years at Barker Bros.* garage and in 1928 began work at the hardware store, so that he has a wide exper­ ience and knowledge of his line of work. Mr. Barker has been for seventeen years a member of Court Goderich, C.O.F., and was recording secretary -for several terms, and also was war­ den and chaplain of Huron Lodge, No. 62, I.O.O.F., of which organiza­ tion he has been a member for about seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Barker, who are members of the St. George’s Angli­ can church, have many friends in town who will be sorry to see them leave.” Mr. Barker has rented the resi­ dence of Mr. Rd. Hunter oh Albert street and expects to move in next week. Aged Winnipeg Lady Suffers Fall On November’ 18th Mrs. John Welsh, of Winnipeg, formerly of Exeter, met with a painful and ser­ ious accident when she fell to the floor injuring her right hip. She is confined to the hospital and it is feared her hip is fractured. Mrs. Welsh is 85 years old and has been enjoying good health except that she has been frail on her feet. Mrs. Welsh is the mother of R. L. and C. W. Long, of Winnipeg, and a sister of Miss Fanny Bissett, of Ex­ eter. Her many friends here will regret to hear of her accident. 94 AND STILL ACTIVE Dr. J. W< Browning celebrated his 94th birthday on Saturday. He was at his office all day and received many callers who dropped in to ex­ tend congratulations. The doctor was also presented with flowers and numerous post cards. In spite of his advanced age he keeps remarkably well and is at his office every day attending to his medical duties. On Sunday a celebration in his hohor was held at the home of his daugh­ ter, Mrs. G. A. Hawkins, when Dr» and Mrs. J. H. Browning and Gale, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. O. Becker and family, of New Hamburg Were present. Ah Old Timo Dance with. Stove Dundas’ Orchestra will be hold ih the Arena to-night (Thursday). Everyone is invited. DIED IN GODERICH Just ten days after the death of his wife Albert E. Neil, aged 77 years, a former resident of Exeter and Usborne died on Sunday last in the Alexandria Hospital, Goderich. Both Mr. and Mrs. Neil were taken to the hospital on tho same day suf­ fering from pneumonia, For the past two years the deceased had lived ih Goderich with all adopted daughter* Mrs. Fred SeerS. 'Previous to that ho resided for a number of years in Usborne. A son John lives in Al- vinston. Tho funeral was hold oh .Tuesday afternoon with interment in the Exeter Cemetery*