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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-01-06, Page 1
$ 88TABLISHED 1873 Sixty-Fourth Year About 10 dozen Men’s Fine Shirts, Arrow and Forsythe makes, our regular < $1.95 lines with fused collars attached also with 2 separate collars. Brand ~ new, stock sizes 14 1-2 to 17 to clear in a hurry at $1.49 eachforZfor $2.95 > 5 dozen Men’s Shirts, all with collars attached, 14 1-2 to 17 1-2, values to $1.50, while they last $1.00 '■ EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 6th, 1938 g W. D, SANDERS ! DOUBLE FRACTURE ’ OPERATION RETURNED AS REEVE Mrs. Jos. Yellow, 2nd concession In the municipal elections on Monday Wm. D.. Sanders Svas re turned as reeve of Exeter for 1938 with a majority of 82 over W. J. Hern a member of last year’s coun cil. Benson-w. Tuekey, a new can didate in the field for council, head ed the polls and with F. A. May, E. M. Dignan and >1, O- Southcott will carry on the affairs of the mun icipality for this year. The defeated candidate was Wm. J. Smith. Considerable interest was taken in the election and there was plenty of stir about town on Monday, About' 60 per cent of the electors turned out to vote. Cars were go ing all day bringing out the vote. The news of the returns were ceived quietly. The result of vote by polls were as follows: Final Clearing Ladies’ Misses’ and Children’s Winter Coats You will probably never buy coats at these low. prices again. We do not wish to carry over a single coat, so all are offered at bargain prices regardless of cost. I $ Figured Flannelette on Sale at 29c a yard Extra heavy Flannelette in figured patterns for ladies’ and children’s night gowns, pyjamas, etc., 36 inches wide, on sale this week at 29c. a yard. New Spring Wallpapers The new wallpapers for 1938 will be in this week. This is a good time to start your decorating, before the paper hangers are rushed. We are showing a splendid range of both plain and pattern-papers suitable for all rooms. Also we will have several room lots for bedroom and kitchens at bargain prices. It will be a pleasure to show you our samples. January Sale of Men’s Overcoats About 30 overcoats in plain and belted styles in grey, brown and silvertones reg ular $18.00 to $20.00, while they last at $15.00 cash and about 15. students over coats up to size 37 at $13.50 each. If you need a good overcoat, come in and select one. Also 1-2 dozen Men’s Horsehide Leather Coats to clear at $12 each. ■r—“ "■ — ■ II —1.1 —I — ................................................HI .nil Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday lb 16c; 5 lb 35c CANNED PEARS Size a Till ................ > .................1-2 lb tin 19c > =EN!NGpkg 13c, 2 for 25c LARD Fresh, Home Rendered .per lb 15c per tin 10c LIPTON’S TEA, Blk or Mixedl IL fit- Decorated canister free with ........1 ID vol TOILET SOAP REG O 11- Caslunei’e Bouquet, 10cj “ vdnvS ill COOKING ONIONS large, per lb 5c Homo Grown ..... ......... small, 2 lbs 5c Phone 32 I Jones & May Your < Superior S Store •••• SOL-MIN The low cost mineral sup plement of proven value in the feeding of all farm ani mals $3.00 PER CWT. NATURAL REEF OYSTER SHELL 98 per cent, calcium car bonate, thoroughly washed, air and kiln dried, clean & odorless. 90c. PER CWT. BINGO!!£ THURSDAY NIGHT at 8.30 p.m. Jn the Legion Club Rooms 15 Good Prizes Chicken and Hams Door Prize Admission 25c. USE CHLORENA POWDER FOR COLDS IN POULTRY QUICK DRYING ENAMEL Lovely shades to choose from 79c. A QT. FOR LICE ON STOCK Purina Lice Powder, Zeno- leum Lice Powder, Cooper’s’ Dri-Kill, Royal Purple Lice Powder. ■ ■■■■BAND ■ ■■■■ 60 WATT ELECTRIC LIGHT BULBS ... 10 cents -i We allow 4c. per bag on all Purina bags in good shape returned on Sanitation Products such as Cre-so-fec, Lice Powder, Roost Paint, Pigsujes, Titsules, Chlorena Powder. AT THE ARENA THIS THURSDAY EVENING Admission 25 cents Traquair’s Hardware PHONE 27 WE DELIVER . -■ ............................. .................................—.... ...> TREATS FOR COUNTY HOME Off For tlie South APPRECIATED Mr. and Mrs. John ’Jacob and the Boys and Girls of the County Home wish to thank all those who helped to make their Christmas brighit and happy; for the from the Exeter the Lions candies, co; the anges; bushels Class of Londesboro Sunday School for a complete Christmas (basket and n program they <puit on, < Mr. and Mrs. J, A. Traquair, Dor othy and Donald- left by auto on Wednesday for a trip to Tex£s and Arizona, wish Their many friends will for them a ’pleasant holiday. Club oranges. Clinton Mr of apples; donations received Women’s institute; of Seaforth for grapes and tobac- Lions Club for Or- Middletoh for two the Sunshine O. F. SOCIAL EVENINGL 0 The i.O.o.'F. will hold a Social evening on Friday, January 14th for members and their wives and lady friends. The Widows of Odd fellows are cordially invited. Ladies please provide lunch. B. M. Francis N. G. Annual Meeting . — of the — Fxeter Agricultural Society will be held in the TOWN HALL, EXETER at two o’clock, pan. For the purpose of receiving reports election of officers and the transac tion of any other business in the in terests of the iSooiety. A meeting of the directors Will be held at 1.30 o’clock M COATES, R. G. Seldon, p.m. President Secretary Sixteen prizes will be given away to subscribers who renew for the Times-Advooate before February 19. Donald, ten-month-old son of Mr- ; of usborne, had the misfortune to • and Mrs. Wm. H. Partlo underwent ' an operation on Wednesday of last week in Victoria Hospital, London, for mastoid trouble and is getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. Partlo is with him at the hos pital. trip and fall while attending to hei' ■household duties Wednesday of last week. <She had two bones broken in the left arm near the shoulder and was attended by Dr, Weekes. She was taken to St, Joseph’s Hos pital, London, the following day for an X-ray present at Harvey, examination and is at the home of Mrs. Laura re- the 82 Poll For Reeve 412 . 3 Hern .......... 7i2 123 86 13--294 Sanders ...., 122 110 101 43--37 6 Majority for Sunders For Councillors cott elected. Tuekey ...., 166 195 11.68 41--570 May ......... lt74 18.8 142 43--5>47‘ Dignan ..... 1160 155 13 4 26--475 Southcott .. 126 131 98 2 6—-381 Smith ...... 54 101 69 21--.245 Tuekey,May,Dignan and South- McNaughton—-sheppard A quiet wedding was solemnized at the United Church parsonage at Grand Bend, when Rev. M. Moore, of Lieury and Grand Bend churches united in marriage T'helma Florence youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. David Sheppard, of Greenway, to Duncan J. McNaughton, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. Alex McNaughton, of Ailsa Craig. The bride was attend ed by Miss J*ean McNaughton, sister of the groom and the groomsman nas Harry Sheppard, brother of the bride. The bride wore her traveling costume of deep red velvet. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McNaughton motored to Detroit. WIRES'DOWN On the Bluewater Highway a short distance north of Grand Bend about a half mile of telephone wires and poles were down owing to the storm of last week, The wires had become sheathed in ice and the poles were broken from the weight and the wind. The wires were a tangl ed mess but are now being repaired. LITTLE LAD SCALDED Two-year-old Andrew Miller son of Andrew Miller, R.R. 2, Cred- iton, was taken late Sunday night from hie home to St. Joseph’s Hos pital, London, with severe scalds about the back. The child is reported to have fallen into a tub of hot wa ter. His, injury, although painful, was not believed to be immediately serioiis, hospital authorities reported Jr.. OFFICERS ELECTED Caven Congregational Circle Th© quarterly meeting of the Cav- en Congregational Circle was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs, Pilpn, with the President Mrs. W. D. Smith, in the chair. After the (Devotional period, which was taken ■ by Mrs. Smith, the convenor of the nominating committee, Mrs. D, <J, Hill, took charge of the meeting •The following slate of officers for ,1938 was brought in and mnani- ■mously elected: President, Mrs, W. i Hatter; 1st Vice-President, Mrs, E. Mitchell; 2nd Vice-president, W, D, 'Smith; Secretary, Mrs, j Mason; Treasurer, Mrs, G. J. Dow , Sick and Shut-In Pilon, Mrs. Whyte tee, Mrs. Hatter Mrs, Chas. Mrs, LAMONT—STRANG A delightful New1 Year’s wedding was solemnized at 2 o’clock in Cav- en Presbyterian Church when Kath leen Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strang was united in mar riage with Mr. George Million La mont B.iA., son of Mrs. Isabelle La mont, of London and the late Mal colm Lamont. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. C. Hill. To the strains of the Wedding March played by Mrs. J, Q. Cochrane, the bride entered the church on the arm of .her father. She was dressed, in a floor-length gown of dark green chiffon velvet with a high neckline with silvei’ clasp and very full shir red sleeves. . With it she wore a small green corded silk hat with silver veil and green suede shoes and ■carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses. MisS" iieien Stanbury of St. Catharines, acted as brides maid gowned in a floor-length dress of burgundy dubonnet velvet with stand-up collar and full quilted sleeves. With it she wore a gold locket, black corded hat and black fabric shoes. She carried a colonial bouquet of Talisman roses and nar cissus. The groom was supported by Mr. Alfred Dodds B.A,,. of Bermuda. During the signing of the register Mrs. Wm. iSillery sang very sweetly, “Because.’’ Following the ceremony a reception was held at ithe home of the bride’s parents, where the bridal couple received assisted by the bride’s parents. A buffet luncheon was served from a table centred with the wedding cake, by Mrs. Carmen Cann, Mrs. Harry G. .Strang and Mrs, Alice Joynt. For travelling the bride wore a rust knitted suit, rust hat, green coat trimmed ■ with grey accessories. They will reside in Toronto. Their many friends will join with the Times-Advocate in ex tending best wishes for their future welfare. TROUSSEAU TEA On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Henry Strang entertained at a trousseau tea in honour of her daughter Miss Kathleen. The silver, china and gifts were displayed by Mrs. Harry, G. Strang and the linen by Miss' Ethel Kydd. Mrs, Carmen Cann showed the bride’s clothes. Tea was served - from a prettily decorated table centred with a bowl of red roses, flanked by red and green candles in silver holders. Miss Net tie Keddy poured tea and those as sisting were Mrs. Wm. Sillery, Mrs. Harold McLeod, of London; Mrs. Alice Joynt, of Hensall and Miss H. Keddy. Out of town guests were present from London, Hensall and Cromarty. DIED IN LONDON Mr. John Bissett, of London, a native of Usborne and Exeter and brother of Miss Fanny Bissett, of town, died in Victoria Hospital, on Monday in his 84th. year. He had been in failing health for some time. Deceased was the son of the late James and Fanny Bissett and mov ed to London 43 years ago where he has resided ever since. He was an adherent of the United Church and a member of the Canadian Order of Forresters. Predeceased by his wife 11 years ago, he is survived by four sons, Lou, Edgar .and Ira, residents of London, and Nelson of Mishawa ka, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. I. G. Robinson, of London and Mrs. Lil lian Boath, of Windsor. There are 1'6 grandchildren. The. funeral took place Wednesday afternoon with in terment in Mount Pleasant cemetery. Relatives from Exeter have visited in London since Mr. Bissett’s death. UNDERWENT OPERATION WHILE ON A VISIT The many friends of Mrs. (Dr.) D. A. Anderson will regret to know that she is ill in a hospital at Ft. Wayne, Ind. son and son Christmas Dr. and Mrs.. Ander- Norman left before to spend the holidays with their daughter, Dr. and Mrs. McAllister at Ft. Wayne. Mrs. An derson was taken ill and’ had to un dergo a serious operation. We un derstand that her condition is as satisfactory as can be. We for her a speedy recovery. hope Committee, ; Manse Commit- , Miss Jeckell; Emergency committee, Mrs. Mrs. Hatter; Pianist, Mrs. A. lard; Assistant pianist, Mrs. garth; Press Secretary, Mrs. Ellis; Auditors, Mrs. Pryde, Love. ‘The treasurer reported that the new system of voluntary giving; which was inaugurated this past yeai’ has resulted in the sum of three hundred dollars being given. It was unanimously decided to continue this system during the ensuing year Circle meetings are to be .held bi monthly in future, with the March meeting to be at the home of Mrs. G. J. Dow. The following commit tee for January and February were appointed: Envelope, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Dow; Church Flower, Mrs. Hill, Miss jeckell. After the .business meeting was completed, everyone enjoyed a social cup of tea. Lunch was served by Mrs. Wes. Simmons, Mrs. L. 01<e, Mrs. E. Mitchell, MrSl A. Willard and Mrs. C. Simmons. ELECTION RESULTS Grand Bend Dow, Wil- Ho- R. J. Miss COTTAGE BURNED AT GRAND BEND Robert Mester’s cottage in Beach- O-Pines, just south of Grand Bend was totally destroyed by fire Tues day.' Though partially .covered by insurance, the loss in considerable.’ A few pieces of furniture was re moved by neighbors who forced their way into the living-room which was in the basement. The owner, who lives in Detroit, had left for home the previous evening about 5 o’clock It is believed that the fire w&s caus ed biy the high winds blowing down the chimney into the fireplace, scat tering the sparks. J. Sweitzer, contractor, whose home is across the road, saw smoke emerging from the cottage. As tele phone communications was cut off by the New Y.ear’s storm, Grand Bend, three miles away could not be reached by telephone. Mrs. Sweitzer drove to the village to get help while Mr. Sweitzer remained to fight his way into the fire ahd render any possible “assistance. „ The Grand Bend fire department equipment could not be used Ibe- Cause of the deep snow, but men hurried down to form a bucket brl- j gade. The cottage was too far gone,> however,’ to attempt to save high wind. GET YOUR LICENSE In the absol- motor January 15th will be the ute deadline for driving of vehicles without the new 108 li censes/ After that date traffle of* fleers^ have instructions to prose cute. PRESENTATION The committee from the County Council in charge of the Huron County Heme at Clinton met recent ly at the home and presented k?r. and Mrs. John Jacob with an address and a chair in appreciation of their faithful service during, the fourteen years that they have been acting as manager and matron. The address was as follows; » Clinton,. Dec. 28, 1937 To Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob: It has come to the attention of this committee that today marks the fourteenth anniversary of your arrival as manager and matron of the County Home. We are very glad that this meeting coincides with this anniversary. We feel that you have ever done your utmost to provide the best of care and com fort for those in your pare and at the same time ever kept the County’s interests to the fore. We could not let this ■ occasion pass without in some way showing our appreciation. We therefore ask you to accept this chair as a mark of our appreciation. We hope and trust that you both be long spared to enjoy it. on behalf of the committee. McNall, Chairman; J. M. Warden. Trustees elected for Police Village Brenner, 106; Owen Atkinson, 9 6; Milton Webb, 96, all new members. Last year’s council were William Elsie, Russell Pag-e and S. Green. McGillivray Township Deputy-Reeve Wilbert Yqung was defeated in his-.-foid for reeveship of, McGillivray Township. Reeve Cecil Ellwood was returned to office. The voting was: Ellwood 44'3; Young 324 Blansliard Township ’ Dr. G. H. Jose was re-elected reeve of Blanshard with 51i6 votes to 3 04 for Hubert Hodgins. The four elect ed on the council were William Ar thur, 39 3 votes; Alex Irwin, 3 8-9; David McKnight, 404 and Truman Tufts, 382. The’defeated candidates were Peter Morrison, 3 45, and Harry Ruthig, 332 votes. Signed W. G- Eckert, Biddulph The vote for the Reeveship on ■Monday resulted in a tie with. Myron Culbert and Cecil McRoberts each polling 417 votes. The township Clerk, Frank Hudson, of Granton, will .cast the deciding vote today Wednesday. 'The votes for coun cillors were: William Morkin 468; Joseph Ryder 444^ Joseph Bryan 447; John ford 411. to be around until his death when he attack. In the sum- •the age of 82 Mr. The adjourned nomination meet ing to hear the various aspirants for municipal office was held in the Town Hall Wednesday evening of last week. J. W. Morley was ap pointed 'chairman. The various can didates were present and all spoke. Wni. Maty, chairman of the Board of Education outlined the work at the school. THE LATE HENRY HERN .Mr. Henry Hern, an esteemed resident of Usborne, died Friday, December 31st., at the home of his. son Ephriam, 8th con. of Usborne, aged 85 years and 2 months. Dur ing his long life Mr. Hern had not been undei- a doctor’s care until about two years ago. |At that time he suffered a, serious illness but he was again able the day before suffered a heart mer of 1935 at Hern stooked 25 acres of grain. On Christinas day he spent an enjoy able day with his sister, Mrs. Gor- vett. The deceased was born in London Township a few months af ter his parents came to Canada from England. Shortly after the family • moved to the 8'th concession of Us borne and for 49 years Mr, Hern liv ed on the farm on which he died. He was twice married. His first wife was Harriett F'enwick who prede- ■ ceased him 54 years. Later he was united in marriage with Jane Wiley who passed away in 1916 and was buried on the first day of January, 1917. The deceased is survived by two children iby the first union, Ephriam Hern, of Zion, ahd Mrs. Harriett Louise Kyle, of town. Three brothers and two sisters also sur vive, John and Mrs. Dorothy Gor- vett, of Usborne; Fred of Bengough, Sask., Mrs. Chas. Johns, of Exeter and Walter Hern, of Goderich. The deceased before his illness was an active worker and a strong support er of the Zion United Church. The funeral oil Sunday was conducted by Rev. Mr. Penrose with Interment in the Zion cemetery. At the service Mr. Hector Taylor sang a solo with Mrs. W. J. Batten as accompanist. Five nephews And a cousin acted as pall- Melville Gorvott, J. Beer. ( ANNUAL MEETING Exeter Horticultural Society Take notice that the annual meet ing of the Exeter Horticultural So ciety will be held in the basement of the Public Library on Monday, January 10th, 1938 at 8 p.m. for the receipts of reports, the election of officers and the transaction of gen eral business. G. S. :H0ward, President E. C. Harvey, Secy.-Treas. Park First foui’ ijp Joseph Bryan Li8; Frank Lang- Clinton ratepayers elected. elected four'Clinton new and two former councilors. They are J. T. McKnight, 466 votes; N. W. Trewartha 462; W. M. Aitken, 35.6; Rev. K. .McGoun, 350;" J. W. Nediger, 306; W. G. Cook 257. The defeated candidates were: O. L. Paisley, 219; M. J. Agnew, 207; D. Churchill, 173; F. W. Johnston, 1'6.0; H. Watkins 105. * W. E. Perdue was returned for Public Utilities commissioner with a majority of 251 votes ovei’ his op ponent, W. T. Hawkins. The vote was: Perdue, 458; Hawkins 2(Ji7. George—When I read about the marvels of electricity, well, it makes me stop and think. Edward—-Well, well! Isn’t it won derful what electricity will d,o- Percy Passmore Elected Reeve in Usborne The election in Usborne Township on Monday was keenly con tested. Percy Passmore, membei' of last year’s council, was elect ed reeve over George Westcott by a majority of 53, Mr. Westcott, had been reeve of the township fcr the past .three years. For the council Hugh Berry headed the polls while Clark. \Fisher, a new comer to the council, was next. Bruce Cooper and J. Hodgert were elected and J. Ballantyne, a member of the 1937 council Wit down to defeat. The results were as follows:The results were as follows Passmore, Westcott, P. . Geo. bearers, John ^T. Hern, Horn, w. F. Hern, Nelson Wellington J. Hern and W. Horry, Hugh , Fisher, Clark Cooper, Bruce Hodgert, J. Ballantyno, Jo First four elected, 42 S 6 7 For Reeve 1 3 .......... 26 60 3'6i 80 35 37 95—368 .......... 78 29 17 37 87 23 4.4—-315 For COmricilloITS ........... 83 31 116’49 |10‘7!58 129--473 .......... 89 51 42 46 96 41 63—427 ............ ? 70 34 22 47 118 46 51--388....... 36 616)20 84 6B 36'28—-336 .......... 45 41 26 83 30 7 61-^292