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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-05-11, Page 2THTRSHAYt MAY uth, 1939 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE .A,,*'.4 BEFORE YOU INSURE - CONSULT CONFEDERATION LIFE ASSOCIATION ONE OF THE WOWS CHEAT LIFE INSURANCE INSTITUTIONS RENOWNED FOR STRENGTH, SERVICE AND SECURITY SINCE 1871 f F. J. DELBRIDGE, Representative EXETER ■an ) SORE FEET THIS WAY Rub in Minard's Liniment generously, and feel the relief steal over the aching muscles and joints. For all muscle and joint pains, aches and stiffness, sprained ankles, twisted limbs—Minard’s has been famous for over 60 years. Good for dandruff and skin disorders, too; Get a bottle todav; keep it :89th Birthday i Mrs. Magdalena Lindenfield, Hen- ? sail’s eldest lady, celebrated her ' S9th birthday on Sunday, April 3 0, • at her home with members of her i family present to extend felicita- ■ cions. A native of Baden, Mrs. Lin- ; denfield has been a resident of Hen- I sail for thirty-eight years, going to | Hensall with her husband and fam ily from the^l4th concession of Hay 1 Township where they lived in a log Six children were born to Barbara WILLIAM RATCLIFFE DIES cabin. this union, namely: Mrs. Schoch, of Zurich; Mrs. A. Johnston Hensall; William Billings, of Mon Israel, merchant in London; Edward, 50 YEARS AGO May 9, J889 Mr. Shipley, operator at the depot here, will remove to Lucan shortly, where he has been appointed to a similar position on the railway ser vice. ‘Mr. Wm. Gray, formerly of Exe ter, has accepted a position in the wholesale drug establishment of Kennedy & po., London. Mrs. Harry Samwell, who has been absent at a distant mineral spring has returned home feeling as well as ever, having fully recovered from a severe attack of sciatica. Mr. Aiming will leave for the Old Country tomorrow. The volunteers are being put thro’ the drill every Tuesday and .Friday evenings by Capt. Andrews. A corps at Crediton is also being drilled. Richard Pickard who left Exeter recently has secured a situation in St, Paul. Mr. James Page, of Grand Bend, intends leaving for England short ly. Kellerman Bros., are about Shipka. People will miss old log chael Whalen, after whom the office was named, having been ed down.lately. of Dashwood, to open their new store at j passing through Whalen > one of the landmarks, the house, erected by Mr. Mi- post pull- The death of Wm. Ratcliffe oc curred at his home, Revere Line, in Biddulph Township, after a long ill ness. Mr, Ratcliffe was born at Whalen and at two years of age he came with his parents to the Rat cliffe homestead where he lived remainder of his life. He was years of age last March. Besides wife, who was formerly Martha exander of Strathroy, two daughters survive, Mary, Reg. N., and Mrs. Delmar Westman of Granton; also three sisters, Mrs. Harry Dinsmore, of St. Marys; Mrs. Hilson Stanley of Granton and Mr. Edward Baynes, of Loud Beach, Calif. Interment took place in Granton cemetery, Rev. L. C. Harvey officiating. the 72 his Al- tana; Walter of Sterling, and merchant of Exeter. She has also 29 living grandchildren and 2S great grandchildren. Possesed of a won derful memory, she was asked what was the most outstanding event in her life, and replied that the great est thrill of her life was when a young girl living in Baden, and up-, on the completion of the railway through Baden, Ontario, the late King Edward VII, then Prince of Wales, visited Baden in 1860, shook hands with her and conversed with her. She remarked that she would like to see the King and Queen when they year, they hand as to vity to, she replied: “Plenty of hard work and early rising.” Even at her1 age she rises at 6 a.m. every morn ing and looks after her own personal wants, and although her eyesight is failing, she take§ great pleasure in the radio which is her favorite past- j time, and she likes to listen to her • favorite sermonizers and hymns and s would not miss Amos and Andy for the world. She loves to talk about the quintuplets and has ’ a picture of them which she much admires and shows to numerous visitors. visit Canada in June of this She remembers clearly when used to bind, the sheaves by instead of twine. When asked what she attributed her longe- MANNING — FERGUSON A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Passmore, Wellington street, Sarnia, when Mrs. Passmore’s sister, Mrs. Margaret B. Ferguson, Forest, was united in marriage to Frederick W. Manning, of London. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father the Rev. S. W. Muxworthy, Forest, assisted by Rev. A. E. Doan, of For est. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Gar net S. Passmore, wore a gown of ja- ponica Jace and georgette and car ried a bouquet of sunset roses. Her only attendant was her niece, Miss Frances Pasmore, in a dress of yel low taffeta. The wedding music was played by Mrs. G. M. Durban and Miss Muriel Manning, daughter of the bridegroom sang “For You Alone” during the signing of the re gister. Following the ceremony a re ception was held at the Embassy dub, Sarnia, For traveling the bride donned a dress of wisteria crepe and hat to match, navy coat and access ories. Mr. and Mrs. Manning will reside at 838 King street, London. GODERICH—Rev. C. Lhwrence Brown, of Springville, has received an unanimous call from the congre gation of Victoria St. United church Goderich, to become their next Conference . year. Rev. A. E. Moorehouse, the present pastor is retiring. pastor Nagging, Dragging Pains in Back Many women have to do their own housework, and the constant bending over, lifting, making beds, sweeping, ironing, sewing so necessary to per form their household duties puts a strain on the kidneys, and the back aches are undoubtedly caused by some derangement of the kidneys, for if there were no kidney weakness the back would be strong and well. Doan's Kidney Pills help to give perfect relief and comfort to all weak,' backache suffering women, and make their household duties a pleasure instead of a burden. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont ~ WHY I BOUGHT TITE-LAP AHEAD j t .£■ 1 ij i ’’■i JI 25 YEARS AGO pro will fall. lie lias ob- moved into on Victoria AVinni- Kenner former Exeter » May 14, 1914 Norman Kellerman sold his perty to Mr. Henry Rader, who move into the same the coming Mr. Earl Neeb left Monday morn ing for London where tained employment. Mr. John Morley has Mrs. Marshall’s house street. Mr, and Mrs. F. J. Delbridge have rented Mr. McDonald’s residence op posite the Main St. Church. Mr. John Morley has purchased the Buckingham residence together with three lots from Mr. Windsor. The funeral took place in peg on May 2nd of Mrs. H. wife of Rev. H. Kenner, a Bible Christian minister in who will be remembered by many of the older residents. Mrs. Armstrong, of Sarnia, is vis iting in town and assisting in pre paration for the auction sale of the effects of the late Melissa Spicer. Marvin Vincent gave an excellent address on wireless telegraphy at the Young Men’s class in Main St. Church last Sunday afternoon. Mr. W. M. Martin, M. P., of Re gina, was a guest at the home of his brother-in-law Mr. J. H. Thom son, on Monday, He has just re turned from California by way of Texas and after a few days with relatives in London will take up his parliamentary duties at Ottawa.— Mitchell' Recorder. STEPHEN COUNCIL The Council of the Township of Stephen met in the Town Ilall, in Crediton, on Monday, May 1st, 1939, at 1 o’clock p.m. All members were present. The minutes of the pre vious regular meeting held on the 3rd of April and the special meet ing of the 15th of April were read and adopted. The following correspondence was read and filed,— 1. Department of Municipal Af fairs regarding - recent legislation passed by the Ontario Legislature whereby the Municipal Subsidy will be 1 1-2 mills instead of 1 mill as formerly. 2. .From the Provincial Treasurer enclosing cheque for $3,787.36 as government subsidy of 1938 Ex penditure on roads in the Township. Moved by Roy Ratz, seconded by Edward Lamport: That the tender of Ireland & Jen- nison for crushing 2000 cubic yards of gravel in Skinner’s Pit for 23 c. per cu. yard and hauling same on roads in the Township of Stephen at 53ic. per cubic yard mile be accepted and that the Clerk prepare usual contract for signatures. Carried. Moved onded by following passed: Wellington Baker, road Wellington Baker, road 21, $1,60; James Willis,, road 2, $12.90; Wm. Rollins, road 3, $9.43; Pay Sheet, road 5, $9.75; Pay Sheet, road 6, $9.00; Pay Sheet road 7, $7.00; Jo seph Finkbeiner, road 8, $9.65; H. Yearley, road 9, $>>.65; Hy. Eagle- son, road 10, $16.23; Mat. Sweitzer road 13, $8.97; Harry Isaac, road 15 $3.60; John Gill, road 19, $7.58; John Klumpp, road 21, $13.45; G. Either, salary $38.40; Dominion Rd. Machinery, grader blades, $5.29; Canadian National Railway, freight and Cartage 6 5c.; Albert Morlock, grader $1j0 0; Exeter Times-Adyo- cate, advertising, $4.05; Lawrence Hill, road 4, $5.45; Wm. Devine road 12, $16.0 0; Augustus Latta, road 16, $2.93; Elgin Webb, road 20 $8.35; Otto Gottuck, repairs to drags $4.50; Hugh Hodgins, road 17, $4.- 40; Hugh Hodgins, road 18, $1.40; total $219.03. x Police Villages, share of 1938 sub sidy on road Exp. - Centralia $42.- 28; Crediton $23.33; Dashwood $41.46; Grand Bend $499.98, total $607.05; Exeter Times-Advocate, Advertising and printing, $21.35; David Tieman, wood for Miss Held $1.75; Treasurer Twp. Hay, relief re Jackson, $41.78; Lucelle Loch- ner, conveyance to London $4.00; Peter Mclsaac, funeral expenses for Miss Held $30.00. Carried. The Council a’djburned to meet again in the Town Hall, Crediton, on Monday, June 5th, 193 9, at 1 o’clock p.m. Herbert K. Eilber Township Clerk by Edward Lamport, sec Thomas Love: Pay Sheets and *s -f- do.fl i i “I needed a new barn roof and I went into the matter very carefully.The annual report of my mutual insurance company showed that last year out of 15 fire losses 7 were caused by flying embers, and 3 by light ning. I talked to my insurance agent and he advised a fire-proof roof above all else so I decided op metal. Metal protects against fire and lightning and also against wind, Weather, rot and upkeep.” I chose Metal and I bought TITE-LAP 'Tite-Lap, to my way of thinking, haa all the best features in metal roofing. It is rigid, has maximum provision for nailing, is absolutely weather-tight I got th© Council Standard quality, and the 25 year guarantee that goes with it. And I was glad to learn about the new reduction in cost because there’s no sales tax any more." • Send ridge and rafter measurements far FREE roofing estimate. Address Dept. 908. Eastern Steel Products GUI.( PH STREET f7777jtPfJ Fador.es also al ’ PRESTON. ONT cX----J Montreal and Toronto Makrrs off S p Steel truss Barns Statite Nails Jamesway Poultry Equipment CLINTON—Heirs of the late Dr. Gunn have donated lands for a Memorial Park and swimming pool site in Clinton. The same will be called Dr. Gunn Memorial Park.” The Clinton Lions Club will be per mitted to erect a swimming pool, the town granting them the sum of $2,- 0 00 in aid of the construction of same. 1, $8.80; That the Orders be I / doesn’t make you G. AV. LAWSON No, Mr. Gartlan, your estimate of She called Barrie Long Dis tance and gave the number. The Barrie Operator called Montreal? completed a customer service cannot in praise# Hope this mad. we are not mad. Though ___ the elapsed time may be somewhat optimistic, we are proud of your ]etter — and of the organization which merits your warm approval. It happened like this (and almost as quick as the writing of it):—Called Central here. A few minutes ago I a conversation with in Quebec City. The was so wonderful, I help writing a word on friends on Brown, B.A., former pastor 15 YEARS AGO May 8, 1924 Mr. R. H. Horn, of Watrous, Sask, is visiting for a few days with Mr. Horn and their little daughter*. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Piper, of Kit chener, accompanied by the former’s mother and two sisters, Ethel, of Chicago and Mabel, of Detroit, mo tored here and called Thursday.. Rev. Charles W. B.D., of Saskatoon, a of James Street Church, was hon oured at the annual convocation at Victoria University, when the degree of D. D. was conferred upon him. Mr. Walter Johns, of Elimville, has received word from the Metho dist Book Room that he has been awarded the prize for his story “The Law of Kindness” which will be published in the Onward, June 21st. St. Marys Council have granted the request of the Collegiate Board for $18,000 for the erection of two additional classrooms and an as sembly hall. The A. Y. P. A. Of Trivitt Mem orial Church closed a membership contest with a successful banquet. Short addresses were given by Mes srs. E. J. Wethey, Walter Cunning ham, Rev. A. A. Tfumper and the president, Mr. H. Bowers. Mr. John Morgan, who recently sold his dwelling in town to Doctor Atkinson has moved onto his grass farm in Usborne. * The C. N< R. are installing tele phone service between station i.n places on the railway to be used in stead of the telegraph. Miss Lilia Johns has returned from Sarnia and opened up her home on William street. WINGHAM’S FIRE IXJSS IN 1938 ONLY $300.00 According to figures presented to the council the fire brigade answered 16 calls last year and the total loss by fire in the town was only $300. Thi?| is considered a record year in Wingham. So far in 1939, there have been six calls and no losses. According V) Assessor Haney, the total assessment for Wingham for 1939 will be $1,038,391. The popu lation of wingham is found to be slightly higher than last year with 2,147. Tn the assessor’s report, it wag pointed out that over 80 per cent of the houses in Wingham are occupied, f. “Can any of you children tell me why Adam was made a man?” ‘If you please, sir, if they’d made him a baby there’d ha’ bin nab’dy to nuss him.” And Montreal got Quebec. All -this while I held the line, I was speaking to the party in about fifteen seconds ; much quicker than some local calls. After using many other means of communication once or twice daily for some little time now, I have never before ap preciated the convenience of this service at such a little cost, viz., $1.30. Often before I have paid more than this with three or four hours wait ing for replies, whereas this call did the whole works at the one jump. Yours truly I LOMG I ' tlSUHCtl teiefhohe Manager. Trustworthy Harry: I wish you would come and help me select some trousers old man. Bert: I don’t believe my taste is any better than yours. •Harry: No, but your credit is. Jubb—“What does that young boy of your do?” Pegrew—’He’s a girl scout.” Jubb—“You mean a boy scout'.” Pegrew—"No, he’s always out scoutnig for girls.” Swing DOWNEconomy£i. 1 with Pontiac! It’s Priced Right DOWN with the Lowest! ‘pON’TIAC has completely changed the picture in the lowest- price field, for Pontiac "Arrow” prices are right in line with your purse ... down as much as $100 compared with last year. And what a "penny-pincher” in whittling aown'your operating costs I Pontiac packs more miles in every gallon of "gas” . . . consumes very little oil. It’s the standout economy champion .. . built to weather the years. Here’s a great big beauty ... with wide doors, level floors . . . and comfort tailor-made for six, husky passengers. It’s a grand "roader” . . . with the "Newrest” Ride that keeps ybu fresh as a daisy on a day-long drive. No more "waggle-sticks”! Pontiac’s gear shift* is off the floor, right on the steering column. Simplifies shifting . . . clears the front floor . . . ends crowding when three ride "up front”. Say good-bye to "grabby” clutches . . . Pontiac’s is smooth as silk. And a touch of the toe says "Whoa!” . . . Perfected Hydraulic Brakes respond in a flash. See and drive the Pontiac "Arrow” . . . and its great com panion car, the Pontiac “Chieftain”. Convenient terms arranged through the General Motors Instalment Plan. *Handi-Gear-Shift is standard on "Chieftain” models. Optional on "Arrow” models (only $13 extra). . .________. P-I39B <>ontiac - — V HIE F TAIN " 4 Snell Bros. & Co., Exeter r r YOUR PONTIAC DEALERS DESIRE IS TO SERVE YOU PERMANENTLY and WELL