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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-11-24, Page 1EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 24th, 1938ESTABLISHED 1873 Sixty-Fourth Year , ..... ...... POLL TAXES PAID WINTER COATS Bar§ains Every Coat Must Go Bargains For the first time in many years the Exeter municipal council have collected the dog taxes and the poll taxes practically one hundred per cent, In previous years these taxes have been evaded by many and there was no determined effort to collect the same, This year the council took the attitude that while these taxes were not being paid the rest of the taxpayers were bearing the bur­ den, which seemed unfair. Accord­ingly instructions j were given to col­ lect the taxes in full, A warning was issued to the dog owners a num­ ber of weeks ago and when a num­ ber failed to respond summonses were issued and costs added. The time limit for the paying of the poll taxes expired last Saturday failing which summonses were to be issued. With one exception, a party who is out of town, all had settled before the dead-line was reached. Orland Squire, of Usborne, is car­ rying both arms in plaster casts, Orland has a small windmill on top of the implement shed on the farm which is used for charging batteries. Something went wrong with the windmill and he climbed to the roof to fix it. In some manner he slip­ ped and fell to the ground landing on both hands. A bone was broken in each arm above the wrist, The accident occurred on November 9th, Orland is a son of Nelson Squire, who a few weeks ago, fractured the vertebrae of the neck, when he was thrown from a load of grain when, a trip-rope broke. BOTH ARMS BROKEN TENDON SEVERED water DEATH OF MRS. SHEERE Owing to the continued mild weather, we are placing our entire stock of ladies’, misses’ and girls’ fall & winter coats, new styles and materials, on sale at real bargain prices Girls’ Coats A l,w "• $4.95 each LADIES” AND MISSES SKIRTS ON SALE AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ’s and Boys’ Overcoats Men’s at $.15 to $25. Boys’ at $5 to $10 and a few men’s coats at' $10 to $12 Young Men’s Double-Breasted Suits A shipment just received in the new blue shades, fancy back coats, sizes 34 to 40 and a fine selection of fur felt hats to match at $2.95 each. COMPLETE SHOWING GF CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE McCALL PATTERNS—We are local selling agents. Subscriptions taken here for Mc­ Call’s Magazine. A fine Christmas Gift for your friends, 1 year $1.00, 2 years $1.50. Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Hillcrest Shortening 1 pound cartons 2 for 23c Lux Knitting Book Free with 2 large pkgs. Lux for 46c LIONS CLUB TO SPONSOR LOCAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Canada’s National winter game is not to be neglected in Exeter this winter providing there is ice for skating. With the hope of provid­ ing real sport and amusement for the boys and at the same time devel­ oping the hockey |alent of the young­ sters in Exeter ; and surrounding community the Exeter Lions -Club are sponsoring a local hockey league for the coming winter. The plan is to have all the boys 18 years of age or under interested ,in playing hockey register with the chairman of the committee, J. A. Traquair, giving tdieir age and weight and after De­ cember *5th those registered will.be divided as evenly as possible into groups and arrangements will be made for the use of the Exeter Arena each Saturday for the playing of the league games. Plans are under way by the Lions Club of Clinton, Sea­ forth, Mitchell, Exeter for the form­ ing of a league of juvenile, hockey players, details to be worked out later. So far there has been little interest shown- in hockey by the old­ er players. A meeting was called recently but the attendance did not warrant going ahead with an organ­ ization. Perhaps, with colder wea­ ther more interest may be manifest. DISLOCATED ELBOW Dorothy Anderson, aged 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson, of Thames Road, dislocated her elbow when she fell from a manger in the barn Thursday of last week, was brought to the office of Fletcher for treatment. She Dr. AT THE ROYAL Mr, Preston Dearing made a splen­ did showing with his Dorset Horned Sheep at the Royal Winter Fair. He was awarded second prize for ram lamb; 4th for yearling lamb; 3rd for ewe lamb; 3rd for yearling flock and 3rd for lamb flock. PURCHASED HOME Mr. Harry Lewis has purchased the residence of Mr. Bert Harness on William street. Mr. Lewis get immediate possession and move from the residence he has occupying on Victoria street. Harness and family are moving to London to join Mr. Harness who conducts deal was Pickard. will will bee* Mrs. a barber shop there. The put through by Mr. C. V. WILL RECEIVE AWARDS Pastry Flour Welcome or Snowflake 24 lb. 49c Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour 1 Ready Mixed ......................... Cooking Figs 9 Ik 1 Qr New Fruit, in Bulk ............ « Princess Soap Flakes Q £«»• Oft/. Made by Palmolive, Special Deal J 1U1 JUL Cashmere Bouquet Soap Q £A1. 11/. A Very Fine Toilet Soap .......JU1 lit WORDEN—FRAYNE McCormick’s Butter Bar A Dainty, Plain Cookie .2 lb. 27c All New Christmas Fruits, Peels, Nuts, Cherries, Etc., now ready for your Xmas Baking. > Phone 32 I— Jones & May Your Superior Store 1 ... Christmas Suggestions BINGO CANADIAN LEGION ROOMS Let’s Go! See our stock of Toys, Xmas Presents, Glass Bowls, Cake Savers, Bread Boxes, Pantry Sets, Tea Kettles and Tea Pots and don’t forget the C.C.M. Skate and Shoe Outfits. COME IN AND LOOK OUR LARGE STOCK OVER . STOVES and HEATERS ' If you are interested in a coal or wood stove, goal heater or wood heater see us for prices. We have quite a few second hand stoves and heaters. See These. ROAST PANS FROM ....................................SOc UP TO $5.50 THURSDAY NIGHT at 8.30 p.m. 20 Prizes—ALL FOWL DOOR PRIZE Admission 25c. dl Ik We Have a Nice Assortment of Large Chaff Baskets Priced Right Stove Pipes and Elbows, 'Furnace Pipes and Elbows Dampers and Collars ( ELECTRJC LIGHT BULBS ..................................... 3 for 25c Hot Ham Supper AND PLAY “George in a Jam” in James Street Church — on Traquair’s Hardware TINSMITHING PLUMBING Tues., Nov. 29 Supper Served from 5:30 to 8 Admission 35c and 25c ■li l>' Paper Appreciated Mr. A* L, Baynham, who lias been with the O.N.R. at Wingham, has been transferred to Guelph. In not­ ifying us of his change in address Mr. Baynham says that he looks for­ ward every week to receiving the good old Times-AJvocate with all the hews from the home town. Moving to England Hon. R. B. Bennett, former prime minister of Canada, who spent 18 years in the House of Commons, has purchased a home in Surrey, Eng­ land, about 20 miles south of Lon­ don, and will reside there iti the near future. . Mr. Bennett has just returned from a three-months trip in England. Re-Elected President Col. W. J. Heaman, formerly of Exeter, has been re-elected presi­ dent of the London Liberal Club. Col. Heaman is seeking re-election as aiderman for the city. He was nominted for mayor but declined to stand. Intending to let out of the radiator of his car during the cold spell Wednesday evening of last week Coursey Brown, of Farqu­ har, attempted to turn the tap while the engine was still running. His right hand came in contact with the revolving fan and he suffered three gashes on the back of the thumb. The tendon was severed in two places. He was attended by Dr. Flet­ cher, SPONSOR OPERATIONS The Lions Club held their regular supper meeting Monday evening at the Central Hotel. Lion Dr. Dunlop reported that three children had un­ dergone operations for removal of their tonsils at Mrs. Godbolt’s hos­ pital. The diseased tonsils were revealed when the children had un­ dergone examinations for eye trouble Discussion took place over sponsor­ ing a juvenile hockey team for a Huron County League and also ■ the sponsoring of a local league and the committee in charge were authoriz­ ed to proceed with the organization. Lion Wm. Middleton was asked to advise the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Legion that the Lions Club were willing to- assist with a Christ­ mas Cheer Fund and' enterainment for the children. on of ofi was born on Usborne, her Maria Oke. the late Al- The death took place in Exeter Tuesday of a life-long resident this community in the person Mrs, Maria Sheere, widow of the late Alfred * Sheere, in her 85 th year. Mrs. Sheere had been in failing health for the past couple of years but had been confined to her bed for less than two weeks. Prior to that she had enjoyed remarkable health having been ill very little dur­ ing her long life. She the third concession of maiden name being Since her marriage to fred Sheere, who predeceased her a numbei' of years ago, she-has made her home in Exeter. For nearly seventy-five years she had been a member of the James St. church. She is survived by four sons, Nelson, of town; Garfield, of Brantford; Aquil­ la, of Lansing; Frank, at home and two daughters Mrs, Gertrude Hockey and Mrs. Blanche Boyle, at home, The funeral will take place from her late residence Friday at two p.m. with interment m the Exeter ceme­ tery. Funeral private. CENTRALIA COUPLE HONORED A quiet wedding took place at the United Church parsonage, Sombra, Tuesday at 1 p.m. when Miss Emily Amelia Frayne, daughter of the late John and Sarah Frayne, of Exeter, was united in marriage with Mr. William Carlisle Worden, of Staffa, Rev. R. E. Southcott officiating. The bride was dressed in a gown of blue alpacca crepe and wore a black lamb­ trimmed coat with accessories to match. Mr. and Mrs. Worden left on a trip to Toronto. Among those from here who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mi's. Clayton Frayne, H. O. Southcott and Miss Stella Southcott, Mrs. T. O. Southcott and Mrs. J. M. Southcott. The best wish­ es of many friends will be extended to the happy couple. Donald Oestreicher and Eileen Lewis, of Exeter will be among the students receiving award's at the an­ nual Prize Day Exercises at the Uni­ versity of Western Ontario, Novem­ ber 23rd. Oestricher receives a Tui- ton Scholarship for highest standing in the Exeter High School and Miss Lewis receives the Scholarship do­ nated by His Excellency, The Bishop of London, at Ursuline College. RETURN FROM THE COAST Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Passmore re­ turned home Tuesday afternoon af­ ter a pleasant six weeks trip to the West, going as far as Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. Passmore spent the greater part of the time in and around Calgary. They took a trip through the Rockies visiting at Banff and Lake Louise and on to the Pa­ cific Coast. They also visited the Turner Oil Fields which proved to be a very wonderful sight. One well with a capacity of 1,500 barrels a day “shot in’’ while they were there. Volumes of black oil filled the air and later turned to all colors before being capped. Another well at a depth of 110,200 feet came in the day after they left. Winter was settling in at Calgary when they left there about two weeks ago. with snow when they At Winnipeg about a was ten degrees below William they were weather until Monday when the wea­ ther turned cold and they decided to leave for home. It was cold left Regina, week ago it zero. At Ft. enjoying fine Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Burgie of 929 Lawrence Road, Windsor, enter­ tained on Tuesday evening, Novem­ ber 15th, m honour eC the 40 th wed­ ding Anniversary of Mrs. Burgie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Connor, of Centralia, Ontario. At 7 o’clock the guests sat down to a fowl din­ ner, the table being centered with the wedding cake, Mr. and Mrs. Con­ nors were married on November 15, 11898 at Lucan. Mrs. Connors was formerly Jane Dixon. After their marriage they resided at Clandeboye,. Ontario, later moving to Centralia They have four daughters, Mrs. Wm. Harkness, of Huntsville; Mrs. Frank Lewis, and Mrs. Ed. Willard, Cen­ tralia (who were unable to be pres­ ent) and Mrs. Burgie, of Windsor. During the evening a beautiful table lamp was presented the bride and groom. Guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Connors, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hedrick, Mrs. John Dixon, Mrs. A. Hawker and Thelma, Miss Helen Martin, Mr. Joe Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burgie and June, Mrs. Geo. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hall, Detroit; Mr. Amos Connor, Detroit. COLLAR BONE BROKEN LEG FRACTURED ‘ When a block broke while back­ ing a load of hay down the gang-way the wagon passed ovei' the leg of Louis Masneca, 39-year-old Czechos­ lovakian living on a farm two and a miles south of Exeter, badly fractur­ ing, the same. -The load was being taken into the barn after dark and the horses refused to enter the dark barn. In backing it down Masneca was blocking the rear wheels when the block broke. He was knocked down and a wheel of the wagon, loaded with two tons of hay, passed over his leg. He was given first aid by Dr. Misener, of Crediton, and tak­ en to a London Hospital in E. R. Hopper’s ambulance where an X-ray revealed a bad fracture of the right leg between the knee and hip. VISIT COUNTY HOME On Monday evening the Main St. Y. P. U. visited af the County Home taking with them a treat for the in­ mates and staff, and a program con­ sisting of readings by Doris Webber, piano duets by Merna Sims and Tom Walker; violin solos by Marion Po­ well, musical numbers by Clifford Quance, vocal numbers by Kathleen, Lillian, Harry and David Kestle and several numbers by the Harmony trio. The evening was not only en­ joyed by the members of the Union but apparently by the inmates as the numbers were applauded many times, and several requests wore played. An address was given by Mr. W. G. Medd and a few fitting remarks by Rev. R. C. Copeland. Mrs. Jacoba expressed her appreciation on behalf of the staff and the older folks and extend­ ed an invitation to the Union to come I again. FORMER RESIDENT DIES 15 th. Before The death took place at her home in Calgary, Alta., on Sunday, Novem­ ber 13, of Annie Swenerton Ross, dearly beloved wife of Mr. J. P. Ross Interment took place at Calgary on Tuesday, November moving to the west a number of years ago Mr. and Mrs. Ross were highly esteemed residents of Exeter. Mr. Ross built the brick building south of the Metropolitan Hotel, how occupied by E. C. Harvey and S. J. V. Cann. In it he conducted a gen­ eral store business. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ross were faithful members of the Caven Presbyterian Church. Since moving to the west they have always retained a warm spot in their many Reference to this the Times-Advocate was last resi-be good news to the Exeter and to all farmers hearts for Exeter and the friends formed while here. NINETY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY Dr. J. W. Browning, oldest prac­ tising physician in Canada and Exe­ ter’s grand old man, celebrated his 95th birthday on Monday. The doc­ tor was at his office as usual and numerous visitors called during the day to offer their felicitations. Con­ gratulatory messages were received from friends at a distance. While playing in a barn on the farm of Fred Ford, third concession of Usborne, Jack, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Parsons, who live across the road, had his collar­ bone broken when a wagon-rack fell on him. bound in as lively The little fello-w, a plaster cast, seems as ever. while about COUNTY VALUATORS Messrs. H. J. Quinlan and Mogg, -county valuators, have been working in Exeter valuating a num­ ber of properties for county equaliza­ tion purposes. They have been’ working throughout the county for several months. Their valuation of farms throughout the townships is about completed as well as the out­ side work on buildings in town. H. G. NEW ENTERPRISE Mr. John Vidt, of Exeter, has just announced the plan for a new refrig­ erated Locker storage plant to be lo­ cated on Main street in Exeter, con­ struction of which will be started im­ mediately, made in week. It will dents of in this trading area, many of whom have been going considerable dis­ tances to take advantage of locker service in near-by towns. The new plant, according to Mr. Vidt, will have new modern Kelvin- at-or equipment installed, having a Chill room where the meat will be first pre-cooled and aged. A Pro­ cessing room where it will be cut be­ fore it is wrapped and also the Lock­ er room itself, where temperatures of 10 degress above zero- will be maintained at all times. Number of Lockers: Modern, sani­ tary, washable lockers will be in­ stalled, each holding approximtely 300 pounds of meat and renting for only $7.50' a year. The wide-spread use of refrigerat­ ed lockers, replacing the old methods of home canning and cold packing, has proven a tremendous benefit to residents in cities, towns, and farms, and many millions of pounds of food are now being stored in over the country. Imagine being able to own sweet corn, berries, vegetables served with garden fresh-1 ness on your Christmas table, or the finest qualities of your own meats fresh whenever you want it Truly, I this is an amazing world in which | we live and this new industry, ac-| cording to those who are in close | There was not a large crowd at touch with it, is destined to be onej»ho in the Town Hall Tues- of the world’s largest. evemng with moving pictures ^The opening date will^be announc-»cn how Spede china is made and its The lecture was real in* | foresting and the pictures were of att | educational value and quite enter- J talning. Two door prizes were awarded the first prize going to Mrs. H. Bidding and drawn by Miss Tape, The second prize wont to Mrs. Stur* goss and was drawn by Jean Taylor* On Radio Program Misses Labelle and Audrey Sini3 sang a duet and Miss Lois Clarke sang a solo during the child party, program broadcast over C.F.P.L., London, on Saturday afternoon. The numbers were exceptionally well rendered by the girls. lockers all have your and other ed in the near future when the pub­ lic will be invited to attend and in­ spect the new plant in detail. Mean­ while reservation for lockers are now being made by Mr. Vidt, who may be reached at his home on Main street, on which property the locker storage plant is being built. Finger Mangled in Pulper Mr. Robert Fields, of Centralia, while pulping some roots had his left hand caught in the pulper on Saturday last and the little finger was badly mangled. He was brought to the office of Dr. Dunlop and sev­ eral stitches were required to close the wounds. Lecture on Making China I We have an assortment of Christ­ mas Cards at 25c. a dozen; 2 for 5c. and 5c.; also convalescent, sympathy and children’s Christmas Cards. At Exeter Times-Advocate. Shut Up “Henry, is everything shut up for the night?” “That depends on you, dear. Ev­ erything else is.”