The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-03-23, Page 7TJ1CJWOAY, as, JOSSTHE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE
ROMPHF — EAGLESON
My
BRAY HATCHERY, EXETER,
Phone 246
or Ben Case, R. R. No. 3, Exeter
YEARS AGO
March 28, 1889
St. John-Routly-On the 19th inst.
in the Methodist parsonage, Elim-
yille, by the Rev. Wm. Penhale, Mr.
Adam St. Johns, of Woodham, to
Miss Ann Elizabeth Routly of Us-
borne, daughter of Matthew and
Elizabeth Roiitly.
Mawhinney-Martyn-On the 19 th
inst., at the residence of the bride’s
parents, by the Rev. J. W. Ortwein,
of Dashwood, Mr. George Mawhin-
ney to Miss Mabel Ann Martyn, all
Stephen.
Flynn-Clarke-At the Trivitt Mem
orial Church, Exeter, on 27th ult<.
by Rev. S. F. Robinson, rector, Jas.
Flynn, of Sheboygan, Mich., to Miss
Margaret Clarke, daughter of the
late Newton Clarke, of Stephen.
A somewhat exciting footrace took
place in Exeter on Monday evening
the contestants being Mr. Robt. Lea-
thorn and Mr. Samuel Stanlake.
Both these gentlemen are noted lo
cal runners and have for some time
been anxious to try conclusions. Af
ter some discussion as to who was
the most fleet-footed Mr. Stanlake
challenged Mr. Leathorn to a race
for one hundred yards placing $5.00
in the stake holder’s hands to back
his contention. Mr. Leathorn who
was to have three yards start of his
opponent accepted the challenge
They got off to a good start—not
with the agility of young men—not
with the stiffness one might expect
of persons sixty years of age. Mr.
Leathorn slightly gaining on his op
ponent and winning by a few feet.
Mr. Alex Colquhoun and family
have arrived safely at Douglas, Man.
The cut at Grand Bend, from the
river, to the lake, will be made this
year. The cut will be an average
of 20 feet deep, 30 feet wide at the
bottom and 80 roads in length.
Mrs. Wm. Case, of Exeter, while
engaged in her household duties the
other day, accidentally fell down
cellar injuring herself severely.
Messrs. Geo. Weekes, Richard
Pickard Jr., and John Atkinson left
on Monday for Chicago in • quest of
employment at their several trades.
Mr. Thomas iSwallow left on Mon
day morning for Dakota. For some
years the Messrs. Swallow Bros, had
been engaged in the pumpmaking
business here until. John withdrew
from the business.
The Walsh Bros, of Stephen, have
leased the farm of Robt. Leathorn
for a term of years.
25 YEARS AGO
March 20, 1914
The Masquerade Carnival and
Burlesque Hockey Match jyut on by
the Curling Club in the local rink
was the occasion of a big time to
everybody who attended the affair.
The hockey match refereed by Ted
dy Bawden and Tom Boyle was a
most amusing affair. The players
were members of the Curling Club
and were attired in every conceiv
able kind of costume shod in shoes
and rubbers and arihed with brooms
while the puck was a football. The
prices were awarded in the carnival
events to the following: Gent’s comic
"Jeff” Will Davis; "Tramp” Gordon
Bedford; Ladies’ Comic ‘Carrie Na
tion” W. J. Statham; “Girl About
Town” Geo. Anderson; ‘Pocahantas’
Miss Lulu Martin; "Pauline John
ston” Miss B. Quance; National*
"Britannia” Miss Lillian Boyle;
"Turkish boy” Will Manson; grace
ful skating, lady and gentleman, R.
Southcott and Birdie Boyle, Maurice
Senior and Mary Acheson; open race
Will Snell, Bert Rivers; special.
"Girl” Beverley Acheson. Mr. A.
Walters as "General Villa” and Mr.
N. D. Hurdon as "Chief Bissett” took
a prominent part in creating and in
abating trouble during the game.
The judges were W. W. Taman, J. A.
Stewart and R. N. Creech. .
The line-up in the hockey match
was: "Sunflowers" Captain Thomas
Newell, G. Anderson, F. Tucker, W.
Gillespie, J. Chittick, R. Sellery, B.
Piper; "Wallflowers” Captain, M. M.
Boyle, D. Dew. E. Snell, D. Russell,
G. Hurdon, J. Walper and A. Ste
wart.
Reeve Taylor, and Councilor Bea
vers left Wednesday evening with
the big radial deputation for Ottawa.
Mrs. Piper had the misfortune tf
slip on thence Saturday last and fall-
ing against a fence near her home,
fractured one of her ribs. >
Mr. ThoS. Russell, tvhb recently
moved to St. Marys was married in
Stratford by Rev. Colin Fletcher of
Thames iRoad to Miss Maggie Taylor
of St. Marys.
15 YEARS AGO
MlU’Cll 27, 1924
It is understood that pursuing the
policy of retrenchment Manager'
Thornton of the Canadian National
Railways, proposes to maike several
changes on the London, Huron and
Bruce branch. It is proposed to do
away with the station agents at
Kippen and ciandeboye making these
simply flag stations.
Messrs. Bagshaw & Easton, who
have been conducting a partnership
in the livery business here for some
time have dissolved partnership. Mr.
Bagshaw will continue the business.
Mr. Wes. Simmons, who left a few
weeks ago for Fillmore, Sask,, to
settle his business affairs there, re
turned to Exeter again on Monday
and will resume his business which
he recently purchased from Mr. D-
Russell.
Mr. W. J. Doble, a former miller
at the Harvey Bros, mill is renewing
acquaintances in town, visiting with
Mr, Chas. Harvey.
The Better Live Stock Train com
prising nine carloads of high-class
stock and poultry with special de
monstation and lecture cars, visited
Exeter on Tuesday morning.
Mr. Benson Tuckey has secured a
postion with the Rayleigh Drug Co.
of London and has left for that city.
A pretty wedding took place at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. William
Eagleson, of McGillivray Township,
when theii’ daughter, Edna Maxine
was united in marriage to Walter
Garnet Romphf, eldest son of Mr-
and Mrs. Walter Romphf, of West
Williams. The bride who was prettily
attired iu rose crepe with matching
accessories, was given in marriage
by her father. She was attended by
her twin sister, Alma, who was
gowned in navy blue crepe. The
groom was supported by his brotlxex'
Basil, Rev. W. M. Kitley, Parkhill
United Church, performed the cere
mony while the wedding music was
played by Miss Alice Furtneyt of Syl
van. During the signing of the re
gister, Mrs. James Hall, aunt of the
groom, sang. After the ceremony
dinner was served. The couple left
by motor on a trip to Sarnia and Pt.
Edward, On their return they will
reside on the groom's farm on the
14th concession of West Williams.
W. C. T. U.
The regular monthly W. C. T. U.
meeting was held at the home of
Mrs. W. C. Pearce on Thursday, Mar.
16th.
During roll call, one reply was
given, quoting Mrs. Emily Post, the
well known writer, telling us that in
the U. S. Society has experienced
something of a change of heart and
drinking liquor, has in some places
become unfashionable, outmoded, not
smart. She named several hostesses
who have supplanted bars in their
homes with tea tables and in one
Southern ball the milk bar was
thronged while the liquor bar was
neglected', and in the great hall of a
fashionable club near New York City
she had recently seen nearly the en
tire company with hot drinks, while
only three had cocktails in theix’
hands. There can be little doubt that
liquor again will soon be fighting for
its life.
The Subject for study was Our
Canadian Sabbath observance laws.
Experience, and the investigations
of science, widespread and accurate
have demonstrated chat the seventh
of one’s time spent as a day of rest
and worship is best for the physical,
mental and spiritual welfare of man.
No changes in existing legislation
is necessary to place the facilities .of
parks, playgrounds, athletic fields,
wading pools, etc. on Sundays at the
disposal of citizens for their quiet
enjoyment, in orderly voluntary re
creation. However, no public game
or contest for gain or where any fee
is charged, is permitted by law.
Professional sports which provide
profits for the promoter are forbid
den. Those things mentioned entails
work for many. We must not dis
turb the quiet of fellow citizens in
their enjoyment of the freedom of
Sunday rest or worship.
It was decided to send $5 to Bud
get fund. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. H. Ander
son.
LAKE HURON U. F. W. O.
The March meeting, of the Lake
Huron U. F. W O. Club was held at
the home of Mrs. Max Turnbull. The
roll call was responded to with a
verse of "Irish poetry.” The bul
letin questions based on agriculture
problems and taken from the Rural
Co-Operator, are to feature the main
item of the programs this year. The
March questions were taken by Mrs.
Raymond Kading, Mrs. Ed. Gill and
Mrs. Garnet Patterson. Discussion
followed as to the need of Federal
Maketing Legislation as expressed
by various producer groups at the
recent (meeting <of the Ontario Cham
ber of Agriculture: The 'Butter
Price’ collapse which could in some
measure be controlled by some sys
tem of planning, whereby more fluid
milk would be converted into cheese
for which product there is a ready
demand on the British market.
Sid Edward Beatty’s suggestion to
Canadian youth, that their opport-
unity.lay in the North country, away
from the older settlements and large
cities was also discussed. The real
pioneering of today must not be done
in the bush of the North country,
but by young men and women,’ wh’o
possess the virtues of courage un
selfishness and vision to hew away
some of the injustices, and inhuman
ities of -our present economic sys
tem. Prolonged depression in the
midst of potential abundance is an
indictment for which there is ,no
answer and no alibi.
The secretary’s report was fol
lowed by business and lunch. The
April meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Colin iLove.
On Monday evening, March 13 th
the club ladies and their husbands
met at the home of Lloyd Taylor.
Mr. Kenneth Jackson, of Kippen,
was guest speaker and gave an in
teresting address on Co-operation.
In discussion that followed it Was
felt that farmers should lheet to
gether more often to discuss and
study their own problems. The best
help is self-help as Hon. W. it. Mo
therwell has said! “It is good sound
old fashioned philosophy that every
tub should stand on its Own bottom.”
Group singing was *ed by Mrs. Max
Turnbull and lunch was served.
INJURED WHEN
SEPARATOR BURSTS
Mr, Hugh Alexander, McKillop,
who last week was injured when a.
cream separator literally blew up, is
recovering and although still confin
ed to bed is expected to be about
within a week. Mrs. Alexandei* was
assisting hex- husband with separat
ing when apparently a gear jammed,
causing the discs to fly in every di
rection, She was struck about the
face and head.—Huron Expositor
PURCHASED HOME IN ZURICH
Mr, David Ducharme, who owns a
200-acre farm, miles south of
Zurich has purchased the dwelling
property on Edward street, occupied
by Mr. S. M. Anderson and family
from Mr. A. W, Peck, Bayfield, the
owner, Mr. Ducharme gets immed
iate possession but will not move in
to town until next fall, when he in
tends to'retire from the farm.
SILVER WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs, W, J. Stewart, Clin
ton, marked the 25th anniversary of
theii’ wedding last week. Mr. and
Mrs. Stewart farmed in .Goderich Tp.
for fourteen years beyore moving to
Clinton where Mr. 'Stewart took a
position as farm implement salesman
later taking up insurance. The bride
and groom were the recipients of
many beautiful gifts.
MITCHELL WOMAN DEAD
wi-Mrs. Margaret Aixn Butson,
dow of William A. Butson, died at
her home in Mitchell in hex’ 73rd
year. She had been in poox’ health
for about a year; She was born in
Fullarton Township, May 11, 1866
Hex’ husband predecesaed her in
May, 1932, Surviving is a son, Wnx
Butson, of Mitchell.
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The Proposed Increase
of 33%% in
GASOLINE TAXATION
IT IS proposed by the Government of the Province of Ontario to increase the tax on gasoline from six
cents to eight cents per gallon. This increase, if made effective, means that the average motorist^
driving 10,000 miles in a year and getting 18 miles to the gallon out of his car will pay over $10 ad
ditional to the gasoline tax of $33.33 which he is now paying. Figure it out for yourself. From six
cents to eight cents a gallon means this:
10,000 miles* per year......................
15,000 miles* per year......................
20,000 miles* per year.....................
* (18 miles per gallon)
Taxes Now
(excluding
license)
Proposed
Taxes
After Apr. 1, 1939
Proposed
Increase
33
Gas Tax
per Week
per Car
$33.33 $44.44 $11.11 $ .85
49.98 66.66 16.66 1.28
66.66 88.88 22.22 1.70
The average car owner is not a rich man. He does not drive a new car. Out of 582,212 passenger car
registrations in Ontario in 1938 but 48,561 were new cars. Yet the automobile owner is the most heavily
taxed man in the community. In 1936 he was already contributing 30% of the provincial revenue. Here
are the figures for 1936 and 1937, the latest official figures from the Government.
1936 1937 1938
$90,321,896 $99,838,595
116,049,857
The Provincial Revenue was.............
The Provincial Taxation on gasoline
* This figure is based upon the percentage increase in gasoline
consumption, which percentage figure was obtained from
government sources.
f Coupled with license fees in 1936, this TAX represents 30%
of the Provincial Revenue.
17,644,164 *$18,318,171
Since the motorist already bears 30% of the taxation burden of the Province, it is manifestly unfair to
increase the burden.
Provincial Revenue from the taxation of Motor
Vehicles, Ontario, 1936:
Paid by the public in Gasoline Taxation.............
Paid by the public in Licenses, etc......................
Spent by the Government in Highway Construction
and Maintenance:
(All Provincial Expenditures)..................................
Interest and Sinking Fund.......................
$16,049,857
11,144,956
$27,194,813
$23,050,052
Diverted
In 1936 money collected for highway maintenance was being diverted from this purpose to the extent of
$4,000,000.
There is not available from official Government sources Expenditure on Roads, Interest and Sinking
Fund charges, etc. subsequent to 1936.
It is now proposed to secure an additional $6,000,000 from the motorists of the Province through an
increase in the gasoline tax from six to eight cents per gallon. While the motorist, as a citizen, has
been willing to assist the Government in problems of administration, a limit must be set to the burden
imposed upon him.
If you, as a car owner, are content to assume the added burden represented by a 2-cent increase in the
gasoline tax, there is nothing you need do. Your silence will be interpreted as consent.
If you are not content, and wish to place yourself on record to that effect in the only quarter where your
objection will carry weight, call at your regular service station, whether it be a B-A station or any other,
and ask for a card which has been distributed for your convenience.
Just sign it, fill in your address, and leave it with the station attendant.
Issued as a service to the Motorists of Ontario
by the
British American Oil Company Limited
ENTERTAINED TO SHOWER
A pleasant evening was spent in
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fuss
Parr Line, Hay, on Monday evening
when they entertained theix’ friends
to a showex’ fox* the oride elect, Miss
Annie E. Jarrott. A imock wedding
formed the evening's entertainment
and the address and presentation of
a set of beautiful chairs, and table
were presented the guest of honor,
after which a fitting reply was ex
tended to the friends fox’ their many
acts of kindness. A dainty lunch war
served and music ended a pleasant
evening’s entertainment. Zurich
Herald.
MRS. ROY MERNER
DIES RECENTLY
■Lydia Decher, wife of Roy Merher
passed away recently on the 14th
concession, Hay, after a prolonged
illness. Deceased was in her 52nd
year and lived in Hay Township aU
her life, She was a daughtei’ of the
late Mr. and Mrs. John Decher, Sr.
and was highly esteemed by all who
knew her. 'Surviving are her sor
rowing husband and one son, Leon
ard, at home. Three sisters and one
brother also survive. The funeral was
held on Wednesday afternoon inter
ment taking place at the Lutheran
cemetery, Goshen Line, Rev. E. Tuer
kheim conducted the service.
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RECEIVES POWER BILL CREDIT
The members of the Zurich Hydro
Electric Commission received word
a few days ago from uxe Hydro Elec
tric powex- Comxnission, Toronto^
that a credit of over $660.00 lias
been given the local system on the
operation in Zurich for 1938. The
axnount of credit is not quite as
large as fox’ 1937, but still is a credit
able showing. The credit will be us
ed in settling the monthly
bills.
powei
ZURICH
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bedard, Sr.,
have moved into the house at the
west end of town owned by Mr. H.
Gackstetter.
Mrs. Emma Rose, who spent the
winter with hex’ daughter in Wind
sor, has returned to her home here.
Messrs. Mogg and Quinlan, coun
ty equalizers, met with the members
of the council of Hay township the
othex’ day and explained their meth
od of arriving at assessments of
farms and village property and their
method of keeping- records. The
members of the council asked many
questions regarding assessments ixx
Hay Township and considerable in
formation was obtained.
Mr. William 'Clarke has taken pos
session of the 125 acre farm at Blake
which he purchased from the estate
of the late George Ivoch.
APRIL 1ST
the Ontario Govern*
hospital south at St.
OPENING ON
Opening of
meats mental
Thomas is scheduled for April IsL
when numbers of patients will; he transferred from other institutions
where congestion is pronounced,
Premier M. F. Hepburn announced.
WING HAM—-Clifford Logan, well-
known Belgrave youth was seriously
injured in the Wingham Arena dux'"
ing a hockey match between Bel
grave and Bluevale, He was struck
over the head by a hockey stick and
knocked to the ice suffering; concus
sion and a fractured skull and Was
later rushed to Toronto General Hos
pital.
A Coated Tongue
Means Bad Breath
Once the liver'fails to filter the
poisonous bile from the blood there
is a poisoning of the circulation and
digestive systems.
You have bad taste in the mouth,
bad breath, coxxstipation, sick and
bilious headaches, specks floating be
fore the eyes, a feeling as if you
were going to faint.
Milburn’s Laxa-Liver Pills stir up
the sluggish liver, clean the coated
tongue, sweeten the breath, and
regulate the bowels so that you may
have a free, easy motion every day.
The T. MiUmm Co., Ltd.. Toronto, Ont.
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