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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-07-14, Page 4Thursday, July l-ith, 1m THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Cook’s “r A Breakfast Food L TEA o oo K Dessert PearsVanilla A Real Buy Bacon Schneider’s 2 1-lb. pkgs. . 25c COOK’S The Stores That Give You Value EXETER 58 — TELEPHONES HENSALL 46 3 tins................25c DEATH OF GEQ. BAYNHAM | Mr. Qeorge Baynham, for forty years an esteemed resident of Cen­ tralia, died in the Wingham General Hospital, Tuesday, in his 85 th year. Mr. Baynham had been ill for six weeks suffering from gangerene in his left leg and on Thursday last underwent an operation for the am­ putation of the leg half way between th© knee and hip. The deceased was j born in McGillivray Tonship and for about forty years he was a resident of Centralia where he was connected LOCAL NEWS Mrs. w. C. pearee is confined to her bed with muscular rheumatism. The Exeter and Crediton L.O4L. celebrated the 12th of July in Strat­ ford. Mrs. Wood, of Waterloo, is visit­ brother Mr. H. S. Wai-ing with her ter. Miss Irene visiting with Cudmore. Mr. and Mrs. # Wm. Doherty, of Brooks, of Toronto, is Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cowan’s Cocoa Perfection 1 lb. tin L o RIBBON Black, Green and Mixed 1-2 lb. pkg Artificial English Breakfast 1 lb. sliced . . ( HERN FAMILY REUNION THE ENGLAND PICNIC The fifteenth annual reunion oi the Hern family and connection was held on Wednesday evening July 6. at Riverview Park, Exeter, with 65 present from Norwich, Mt. Brydges, Waterloo, Toronto, Denfield, St. Marys, Kirkton, Rockwood, and Zion community. A strawberry supper was served at 6.30. After singing the grace a moment of silence was observed and a short prayer offered by Mrs. Charles Johns in memory -of the departed members. At the close of the meal the business foi’ 1939 was conducted by the president Mr. Melville Hern as follows: President, Mr. Nelson Gorvett, Woodham; vice- president, Mr. Harold Hern, Gran­ ton; secretary-treasurer Mrs. Her­ man Kyle, Exeter. The next picnic will be held at the home of Mr. Mon­ tague Dobson, Kirkton. A game of soft-ball was enjoyed following supper hour. the Inapt Comparison I have neither pencil nor“.Sir, paper.” “What would you thing of a sold­ ier who went to battle without rifle or ammunition.?” “I would think he was an officer, sir.” Renew Now! with the grain elevator, firs? with i Toronto, visited with Mrs. Vale over Mr. Andrew Hicks then Cobbledick, Mr. R. G. when he retired he was Centralia United Farmers. He was a faithful member of the United Church and for years he was librarian of the Sunday I School. In January last he was made a life elder of the church. Mrs. Baynham predeceased him on May 23rd of this year and the breaking of this long union was a hard blow for him. A daughter (Laurette) Mrs. Walter Thompson, of Kelowna, B.C., died only a few weeks ago. Sur­ viving are two sons, and one dau­ ghter: Lloyd B., of Wingham; Wal­ ter, of Winnipeg and Mrs. F. Lane, of Stoughton, Sask., also three bro­ thers, John and Thomas, of Shipka, and Samuel, of Crediton. The fun­ eral will take place from the Centra­ lia United Church Friday afternoon at 2.3 0 with interment in the Exeter cemetery. Mr. Seldon with jos,' the week-end, and' the ■Centralia about 3 5 I the Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bartlett, of Toronto, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Grant on Sunday, Master Merton Chambers, of Lon­ don, is visiting with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers. Mr, Percy Mollard and Miss Leila Mollard visited with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mollard at Bridgen Tuesday. Miss A. L. Sanders received word Tuesday of the serious illness of her sister who is in St. Joseph's Hospit­ al, London. Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Koch and Tom, are spending two weeks in To­ ronto, where Mr. Koch is marking examination papers. Mr. Charles Isaac is in Victoria Hospital where he underwent an operation. He is getting along as well as can be expected. Masters Donald and are holidaying for two their grandparents Mr. S. Grant of Glencoe. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brampton, visited with sister Mrs. A. Page at the James Street Parsonage over the week-end Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Davis and of London, have returned to Mac Grant weeks with and Mrs. J. Grogan, of the former’s BIG USBORNE HORSE SHIPPED TO SCOTLAND A despatch from Goderich to daily press dated July 12th, states: In town on Tuesday, Jas. Ballan- tyne, M.L.A. for Huron, preferred to talk about his big horse “Tom” which he has sold to buyers from Scotland, rather than politics. ‘Tom’ an eight-year-old Belgian, born and raised on the Ballantyne 170 acres in Usborne, weighed 2,07 0 pounds and was the heaviest of 46 horses shipped from Seaforth. Tom’s dam was a Clydesdale and he was a great favorite on the Ballantyne farm. Audrey is remain- BOWLING NOTES the Exeter. The by W. H. the absence tournament Used Cars % 1 1936 Chevrolet 4-Door Sedan ONLY $650.00 1937 Ford Coach, like new $695.00 1935 Ford Coach De Luxe $495.00 1933 Ford Coach AT ONLY $375.00 1932 Ford Coach, 4 cylinders $325.00 BRENNER FIREARMS BIG GUNS IN THEIR DAY I. Atchison in London Free press late Joseph Brenner, founder Brenner House, Grand Bend penchant for collections. A- AUCTION SALE By L. 4 Model A Ford Coaches FROM $125.00 TO $275.00 Several Cheaper Cars Light Delivery Trucks and 2 ton jobs from $75.00 to $950.00 SANDY ELLIOT Phone 64 Exeter LEAVITT’S THEATRE THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY July 14, 15, and 16th “Hell’s Angels” thrilling’ air spectacle starring The Tenth annual England family Reunion Picnic was held at Grand Bend on Wednesday, July 6th. The weather was all that could be desir­ ed, warm enough for the bathers to enjoy a dip in old Lake Huron and cool enough in the shade for the older ones to recall reminiscences of the past, a past that extends 60 to 70 years ago and longer. In spite of the large hay crop to be cared, for the attendance was as large as at any year before. The president Miss May Hair, of Strathroy presided and speeches were given by many mem­ bers of the clan at tne noon and /evening meals. A partial list of the officers for next year is as follows: Honorary President, W. H. Johnston, Exeter; Past President, Miss May Hair, Strathroy; President, Mrs. H. White, Toronto; 1st Vice-president, Wm. E. Woods, Watford; 2nd Vice- President, Mark Zavitz, Watford; Secretary-treasurer, Miss Jessie Woods, Watford; Press Reporter, Bob Woods, Arkona. Members were present form Lucknow, Auburn, Ex­ eter, London, Kerrwood, Watford, Windsor, Toronto, Union, Sparta, Strathroy, Mt. Brydges, Appin and Camlachie. Sixteen rinks participated in men’s open tournament on the local greens on Wednesday afternoon and evening of last week. Rinks ■were present from Mitchell, New Hamburg St. Marys, London Rowing Club, London Thistles, Forest, Ailsa Craig Seaforth, Guelph and Goderich. Six rinks were entered from visitors were welcomed Moise, vice-president, in of the president and the was in charge of R. N. Creech, con­ venor of the tournament committee. Four twelve end games were played. M. W. Telfer’s rink, of Exeter, was the only rink to win all four games. They had 4 wins with a plus of 19. The rink comprised William Rivers.. Dr. Anderson, Dr. McTaggart and M. W. Telfer. The second prize went to Fred Hunt’s rink from Goderich with 3 wins plus 18. Third prize was won by Sid Belmon’t rink of the London Rowing Club with 3 wins plus 14. F. Debus’, New Hamburg rink tied with W. H. Moise’s rink of Exeter, each having 3 wins plus 12. On the toss Mr. Moise’s rink won and was awarded fourth prize, rink comprised Bert Rivers, Carey, C. Tanton and W. H. The weather was fine and the were in excellent condition. son, their home after visiting for a week ■with relatives, ing on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Edsworthy, of Til- Isonburg, visited with Mr. and Mrs. ! H. Horton and are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Ulric Snell at Grand Bend. Mayrene and Anna Atkinson, of Lucan, Janette and Marguerite Davis of Whalen, have returned to their homes after visiting for a week with Mrs. McNicol. Mr. Stewart Campbell and Marilynne Campbell spent the two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. E. born, of Keswick and also at land and Big Bay Point. Dr. Hugh J. and Mrs. Creech, of Toronto, spent a couple of days the former’s parents, Mr. and R. N. Creech and are at present daying on Georgian Bay. Mrs. S. Quance and daughter. Bianton, of Toronto, attended Old Boys’ Reunion at Ailsa Crai; last week and visited with Mr. Mrs. W. J. Beer at Grand. Bend Exeter. Mr. R. N. Rowe, Misses Vera Reta Rowe and Bob Dinney left on Monday on a motor trip to Bangar. Pa. Miss Barbara Dniney, who has been visiting with relatives there will return with them. Mise past Hill- Mid- with Mrs. holi- Mrs. the g and and and Be sure to get your vote coupons for “Miss Exeter”. Help your favor­ ite contestant along, Of Course You’re Canning? LINDENFIELD’S FOR UTENSILS Bottle Cappers 15c. to $1.00 Graters 18c. Gran’ite Cold Packs at reduced prcies Canning Racks 35c.5 Mixing Spoons — Ladles Rotary Food Presses 75c. to $1.00 Wire Bowl Strainers 15c. to 50c. Aluminum Cold Packs $2.25 Preserving Kettles 45c. to $1.95 Bottle Caps LINDENFIELDS’ Phone 181 Exeter His H. C. Moise, greens Two rinks of bowlers attended the twilight jitney at Wingham Friday evening of last week. Both rinks re­ ceiving prizes. W. H. Moise, F. New­ man, R. G. Seldon and M. W. Tel­ fer, skip; three wins plus twelve; C. Tanton, W. Middleton, Truman Elliott and H. C. Ravers skip had 2 wins plus 16. EXETER OLD BOY RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTOR OF DIVINITY DEGREE Mr. A. W. Pick'ard. of Regina, who is taking a summer course at Toronto University, spent the week­ end with his brother Mr. C. V. and Mrs. Pickard. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Gladman, and family, of London, vis­ ited on Sunday with them Doris Elliott, daughter of Mr. aryl Mrs. Trueman Elliott, is holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rafuse, of London, at Bruce Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Tuckey and two children returned to London Tuesday after visiting with relatives for several days. Six boys from Exeter attended the Boys Camp near Goderich last week returning home Monday. The boys report a grand time. There were 42 boys and 8 leaders at the camp. Those from Exeter were Jack Sweat Rd. Pilon. Ellis Pearce, Rano Rob inson, Walter Sims and Harold El­ liot. A JEAN HARLOW AND BEN LYON “Lone Avenger’’ WESTERN with Ken Maynard and Tarzan MIDNIGHT SHOW MONDAY MORNING at 12.15 and MONDAY N1SbT ONLY, JULY 18 “Big Broadcast of ’38” with W. O. Fields, “ Martha, Raye. Ben Bine, an all star cast TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY July 19 and 20th Double Feature with Jane Withers and Walter Brennam in. “Wild and Woolly” Added Jean Autry “Western” The of the had a mong other things he collected In­ dian relics, unusual money and fos­ sils. His son, the late Ezra Bren­ ner, continued in his father’s foot­ steps, but began a collection of guns. In the gun collection there are forty-two of various designs and ages. There is a gun with a barrel five to six feet in length, which a Mr. Cronin brought 'from .-Ireland about 135 years ago. t It is a muz­ zle-loading game ’gun. with a percus­ sion cap. The story goes that one day in the Cronin field there was a flock of Canada geese. Two of the Cornin boys stood at either end of the field while the father took aim at the rising geese from the farther side of the field. Such possibilitis had this gun, that, although it is not on record how many geese were brought down with a single firing, the boys stoutly maintained that each could hear the buckshot whizzing ov eread. An air-gun — a dainty feminine sort of weapon, which does, not be­ tray its sixty odd years—was used for shooting darts with colored silk ends at a target in the ‘house. When the barrel is pushed back, a spring is compressed, and the air chamber forces the dart out. The sharp steel-pointed darts are capable of penetrating the hardwood target to a depth of a quarter inch. The re­ sults were easily read, since each competitor used his own distinctly colored darts. Many a winter even­ ing was spent in these tests of ac­ curacy. An exceptionally heavy-barrelled rifle with a telescope sight attracted attention. The late Wm. Sanders, of Exeter, a regular winner at shoot­ ing matches in that part of the coun­ try, used this 18-pound rifle to bring him victory. Each contestant was allowed to use his own gun, whether good or better, to shoot for the bull’s eye. A trick often repeated with one of these guns, ended finally in tra­ gedy. Riflemen confidently state that if the end of the barrel of an ordinary rifle becomes clogged with snow, the bullet will not blow the snow out, but may blow a hole in the barrel. The rifle referred to has a havy half-inch barrel, which does not blow through. The man who owned the gun time after shocked and thrilled spectators placing his the end of the trigger to his toe. acted as a cushion and no harm was done. The last time he tried it, however, the top of his head was . blown off, and that was that. Morris Brenner and A. E. Ravelle merchants of Grand Bend, affirmed this. Pistols were there — a flintlock pistol six inches long with a half inch bore; a revolving firing-pin pistol seven inches bores in the barrel on the under side; revolving firing-pin long, with barrel two and a 'half inches long. An oddity was a pistol with a cylinder and no barrel which •used a .22 shell. When ammunition ran short in a close encounter this could be turned around.and used as a knuckleduster, with results best left to imagination. 'Two double-barrelled muzzle-load- mg guns bad a shot-gun barrel in one side and a riflebarrel which us­ ed a half-inch ball on the other side. Bill Gody, or “Buffalo Bill” is re­ presented by one of his muzzle-load­ ing rifles, used probably on some of his raids. Wihat stories could not that gun tell? Far off Arabia do­ nated one of its muskets to the col­ lection, while China gave a sabre with an elaborately, lhand-carved sheath. Mr. Brennex’ obtained al­ most a score of these from Mr, Wil­ lis, of Exeter. ■In the miscellaneous collection there is a South African turtle and five-inch antlers from, a South Afri­ can spike deer, brought by a soldier in the 'South African War. H. Sil­ ber ex-M.L.A., of Crediton donated the tusks of a wild boar which he shot in Germany. Tusks of a huge mammal, possibly prehistoric, are included in t’he col­ lection. A medicine stone, scraped to a point, bears evidence of real or fanc­ ied faith in its ability to stop .bleed­ ing by scraping it into a bleeding cut. The money collection includes pieces of money from many countries as well as fifty and one dollar federate bills, now worthless, countersigned by Dunsley, of State of Georgia. In excellent condition is VILLAGE PROPERTY AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS The undersigned auctioneer has received instructions to sell by pub­ lic auction at CREDITON, on SATURDAY, JULY 16th, 1938 at the hour of 2 o’clock 2 cook stoves, 1 nearly new; 1 dining table, small tables, 4 beds, mattresses, bed springs, cupboard, glass; bureau, pictures, chairs and rockers, lamps, dishes, lounge, or­ gan, bedding, sealers, pickles, fruit, mats, quantity of coal, buck saw, garden tools and otner articles too numerous to mention, There, will also be offered for sale the property consisting of 1-5 acre of land and a li storey frame house with kitchen and wood shed attach­ ed, well, small stable. TERMS—CASH ALONZO HODGhNiS & THOMAS TREVETHICK, Executors of Jas. Cockwill’s Estate. FRANK TAYLOR, Auctioneer DASHWOOD Dr. Zu- few is W. D. Bryce, L.D.S., D.D.S» DENTAL SURGEON At office in Hartleib Block, Dash­ wood, first three days of week and at office over the post Office, in rich, last three days of week. Mr. Chester Gaiser spent a days in (London last week; John Donchey, of Chicago, spending hie vacation with Mr. and Mrs. R. Goetz. ■Mr. and Mrs. Oliver • Graybiel and family, of Toronto, are spending their vacation here. Mr. Wm. Kleinstiver has accepted a position in the store with Tieman’s for the summer. Dashwood Band attended the Tat­ too in Sarnia on Monday night. Miss Ruth Kleinstiver, of Dash­ wood, spent last week visiting friends in Stratford. Miss Ona Schultz, of Detroit, spending her holidays' with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Rader. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kellerman and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weber and Joan spent Friday in London and Spring­ bank. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hamacher and son Robert, of Dorchester, spent Sunday with Mrs. M. Hamacher. Miss Amelia Willert is spending a few days with friends in Detroit. her is her ■Louie Coming — Louis- Schmelling picture. fight REPORT OF S. S. 4, USBORNE The following is tne school report of S. .S. No. 4, Usborne, showing the arrangement of classes for the school term beginning in September. Grade VIII—Hazel Buswell, Helen Essery, Hazel Kerslake, Junior Pro.ut Melba Whiting. ■Grade VII—Elwyn Kerslake Grade VI—Jack Coates, Billie Ford, Phyllis Kerslake, Douglas May, Doris Skinner. Grade V—Bob Prout Grade IV—Ilene Kerslake, Bob Lux­ ton, Geraldine Prout, Glenn Prout. Grade III—Ross Coates, Shirley Coates, Gerald Prout, Murray May, Douglas Parsons. Grade TI—Bill Luxton, May, Maxine Parsons, Rex J. H. Hillen, DEATHS Kathleen Skinner, teacher time by tongue firmly against the barrel and tripping with a string attached The air in the barrel WHALEN long with five and the hammer a four-barrelled pistol six inches The following clipping referring to an Exeter Old Boy was taken from a Cincinnati Daily Paper: “The usual procedure of a clergy­ man receiving an honorary degree— going to the college or university at the time it is conferred—will be re­ versed Sunday at 7.30 p.m. when an honorary doctor divinity degree will be conferred on the Rev. J. Enos Windsor in the Columbia Methodist Church, East End, of which he has been pastor for seven years. The de’gree will be conferred by Dr. J. O. Kinnaman, representing both the board and faculty of Temple Bar College, Monticello, Mont. Dr. Kinnaman, a noted archaeologist, has lectured in the Columbia church on several occasions. Ths Rev. Mr. Windsor has been much interested in Biblical archae­ ology and has lectured on subject^ .relating thereto for the past three years. It was in this way, and be­ cause of their mutual interests in this branch of science, that the local pastor and Dr. Kinnaman were brought together. The Columbia church repeatedly has shown large increases in mission­ ary gifts, afid has stood strongly for the Bible and Bible study courses. This, with the record of the pastor, is culminating in the conferring of the honorary degree.” Mrs. Herb Ford, of town; Mrs. A. Hodgins, of Stephen and Mrs. Wm, Epitaphs “'Sacred to the memory of James H. Radom, who died August 6, 1800. His widow mourns as one who can be comforted, age 24, and possess­ ing every qualification for a good ■wife, lives at No. 4 Church Street, in this village.”—from a cemetery in Massachusettes. BAYNHAM—In the Wingham-Gener­ al Hospital, Tuesday, July 12th. ■George Baynham in his 85th year. Funeral Friday at 2.30 p.m. from the Centralia United Church, in­ terment in the Exeter Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. J. Blair wish thank all those who called, sent ters, cards or flowers during Blair’s illness at home and in toria Hospital, CARD OF THANKS Does ADVERTISING PAY? Wheatstone invested the tele­ graph before Morse. Aloock and Brown flew the Atlantic before Lindbergh. And there are 26 mountains in Colorado higher than Pike’s Peak. Yet for every person who heard of Wheat­ stone, Brown and Mt. Evans there are hundreds who knoiw ■of Sam Morse, Pikes Peak and the “Flying Colonel.” Pikes Peak gets the tourists because it’s al­ ways gotten the publicity. And the other mountains? Well, they just sit back and sulk and grouch about business being rot­ ten. Advertise in jiuufejna, oi aiepnen ana Mrs. win* *—rr*!* A Robitison, of Aiisa Craig are sisters.'The Times-Advocate to ; let- Mrs. Vic- The brothers and sister of the late Mrs, J. English wish to convey their j thanks to the friends of Exeter and Hensall for the kindness extended to them during the illness and passing of the deceased; to those offering floral tributes; to those loaning cars to Dr. Steer and to Revs. Sinclair, Brooks and. Copeland. If you like Prankish Problems read No. 22 in “Knowledge” by Col. Roger Wood on the editorial this week. It’s a dandy. Mr. and Mrs. F. Parkinson attend­ ed the Beatson-Foster wedding last week. Miss Jean Morley is spending some time with Mrs. Hay, of Lucan. Mrs. Alice Parkinson, of St. Marys is visiting for a time with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Millson. Mr. and Mrs. Thos Gunning were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Webb, of Greenway. Mr. Eric Brown was in Brantford last week atatendiug the Kinney- Brown wedding. Miss Eunice Parkinson is holiday­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Parkin­ son at Russeldale. Mr. and Mrs. E. Millson and Ger­ ald, of Lucan, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. F. Squire. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Beckett, of Lu­ can, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Millson. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Swallow, of St'. Marys, are spending a time with Mr. and Mrs. F. Parkinson. 'The W. A. and W. M. S. held their monthly meeting on Friday after­ noon at the home of Mrs. F. Squire with thirteen members and five, vis­ itors present. The W. M. S. was in charge of Mrs. Hazelwood. Mrs. H. Squire read the Scripture (Lesson. A musical number by Mrs. Foster and Beverley. Mrs. E. Johnson presid­ ed over the W. A. meeting. Readings by Mrs. W. Morley, Maida. Morley, and Mrs. Gunning ;also a-piano, duet by Mrs. Pollen and Velma Squire were given.. Mrs. W. Morley closed the meeting with benediction. A ten cent tea was served by the hostess and assistants. Con- but the the remnant of a collection of Indian relics, the greats^ part of which was donated to University of Western Ontario by Joseph Brenner, founder ot tihe hotel. Its value in extending the knowledge of the Indians is at­ tested by the signature of Sherwood Fox, of the University of Western Ontario. There are flint knives, spear points, arrow points, medicine man’s tube Stone, A slate pendant, a email stone adze, bone bends, pot­ tery pipes, decorated pot rims add —Worn an English cemetery rubbing stones. page Epitaph “Jonathan Thompson, "A good husband and an affection­ ate father; Who’s disconsolate Widow and Or­ phans Continue to carry on the Tripe and Trotter business At the same shop as before their be­ reavement.” BORROWERS—TAKE NOTICE (Contributed from Denfield) Alas! My summer novel— I mourn it with a sigh: The day I rashly bought it A friend was standing nigh. Forthwith the book he borrowed. To be returned that night, And since that blessed moment It never has blessed my sight* He lent it to 'a cousin, And she enjoyed it so, She lent it to a neighbor,| "Who kept it in the go. And lent it to an uncle, Who lent it to his girl, Who' lent iptd her teacher, Who, with another whirl. Sent it to a nephew, (Who lent it to a friend, Who lent it to a room-mate, And oh!'where did it end,? Throughout this maddening Laziness One hope alone 1 see: perhaps ih all this lending, It riiay be lent to me!