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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-11-30, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1030 BOBBY PORTER PICKS A WINNER Passes valuable tip along to others Making the headline^ is nothing pew for Bobby Porter. Hard hitting outfielder with Torontc and now with Syracuse Chiefs, superb Balmy Beach football player, star hockey player for Marl- boros and other teams, he is one of the best and best liked all-round athletes hi sport. Here is his rule for keeping fit. "I take Kruschen Salts every morning of my life. It keeps me regular and to my way of thinking that is more than half the secret of good health. I recommend Kruschen to all those sub­ ject to rheumatic pains, I RECOMMEND KRUSCHEN TO AU i ■ .I .... "J lumbago, sluggishness or any of the ordinary ills that result from faulty elimination of poisons and waste,” . Kruschen contains seyeral highly refined mineral salts important to the well-being of mankind. These salts, In combination, promote regular and proper functioning of theorgansof elimination, --xssjx keepthebloodstreampureand impart that priceless feeling of . abounding vigour and fitness, ft Tasteless in tea or coffee or tn a glass of water. Bottles at 25c, 45c ITS THE LITTLE and 75c at ■ MUY DOSE eat”reda.'“B THAT DOES |T 50th Anniversary On Nov. l<8th, Mr. and Mrs. George Bell, of Seaforth, celebrated their golden wedding at the home of theii; daughter Mrs. Andrew Houston, of Tuckersmith. Sons and daughter and grand­ children gathered from far and near to fete the couple who have wintered and summered fifty years together. The party was a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Bell who had not expected their family to be home. From Detroit, came their daugh­ ter, Mrs. George Greenwood and her husband and their daughter and son- in-law, Mr. .and Mrs. Fred Alm. Mrs. Fre,d Smeathers, another daughter and her son Fred Jr. and Mrs. John Weir and her son also of Detroit. Mr. Leslie Bell was the only son able to attend, with him were his wife and youngest daughter Alice, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bell and son of Elim- ville, Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, of Ex- eter and Mr. Thomas Hackney. Mr. Wm. Hackney and Miss Alice Hack­ ney, of Kirkton, were all guests. The table was a symphony of gold and white, in the centre of which was a large wedding cake. Bouquets of yel­ low mums formed lovely color groups throughout the long room. A delic­ ious buffet supper was . served and then the room was cleared for the presentation of gifts. Gifts Arc Presented Mr, and Mrs. Bell were seated in the centre of the room in two of their gifts chairs while their son Leslie acting as master of ceremon­ ies presented the couple with their beautiful gifts. Gay was the banter and -reminis­ cences that filled the room. Stories long forgotten were revived. Mr. Bell recalled that he lost his harness reins down the well on his wedding day and had to climb down for them before he could go and claim his bride. Mrs. Bell wore pink roses and Mr. Bell, white boutonniere. Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Mr. and Mrs. Bell were married on November 6, 18'8'9 at the Exeter Presbyterian manse b'y the late Rev. W. J. Martin. They settled in Us- borne township where they remained for thirty years. In 1914 they moved to the 6th concession of Tucker­ smith retiring to Seaforth ten years ago.' Before her marriage, Mrs. Bell was Miss Mary Ann Hackney of Hib­ bert. They had a family of nine; Mrs. G. Greenwood, Leslie Bell, Wil­ liam Bell, Mrs. Fred Smeathers, Mrs. Fred Alm, Mrs. John Weir, Detroit; Garnet Bell, Chicago and Mrs. An­ drew Houston, Tuckersmith; also nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren, a daughter Margaret died six years ago. * * Funeral of the Late John Brock The funeral of John Brock, of Centralia, member of an early Up­ born© township family, who died in Victoria Hospital, London, in his 91st year, was held from the Murdy funeral home. Rev. John Falcon­ bride, Centralia; Rev. Mr. Moores, Lucan; Rev. R. N. Stewart, Teeswa- ter and Rev. Mr. Laing, Woodham, assisted in the service. The pall­ bearers were Edward Ward, Union; Edward Brock, London; Tennyson Johns, Zion; Melville Brock, Lon­ don; Lloyd Brock, Hensall and Adjt. Byron Purdy, London. Mr, Brock was a native of Devon­ shire, England, who came to Canada with his parents when two years old, settling in Usborne township. His younger years were spent in clear­ ing the bush there and he farmed later in the township of Biddulph until he retired 32 years ago and ! moved to Centralia. He was mar­ ried to Miss Elizabeth Squire, in 1875 and in 1935 they celebrated their diamond anniversary, Surviv­ ing are his wife, two sons, Alfred, of Union apd Jonathan, of London, and one daughter, Mrs, John Hutch­ inson, Lucan. Two children Clara and ’ Marshall predeceased him. There are 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also two bro­ thers Frank Brock, of Winchelsea; Geo. Brock of Zion and one sister, Mrs. John Johns, of Zion. Entertains in Honor of Recent Bride An interesting event took place place on Wednesday of l^st week when Mrs. Wm. Bawden entertained at her home on Main street, north, in honor of her daughter-in-law, Mrs, Emerson Bawden, nee Gladys Ratz, a recent' bride. Chrysanthe­ mums and colorful barberry were used effectively in decorating the rooms. Receiving with the hostess and the guest of honor were Mrs. Jacob Ratz, the latter’s mother, of Shipka, and Miss Eileen Brewer. Mrs. Bawden, senior, was gowned in navy blue crepe and Mrs. Ratz in mulberry shade crepe? Miss Brewer wore a floor length dress of pale blue taffeta and Mrs. Emerson Baw­ den wore her wedding gown, a floor­ length Queen Anne model of blue bridal lace over satin, the graceful skirt forming a slight train. In the afternoon the guests were invited to the tea room by Miss He­ len McPherson where tea was pour­ ed by Mrs. J. Galvin and Mrs. W. M. Kiteley and the assistants were Miss D. C. Baird.and Miss Alma Ratz sis­ ter of the bride. Displaying the gifts were Mrs. J. W. Ritchie and Miss Dorothy Box. Little Miss R. Ratz, sister of the bride, was a charming door attendant. In the evening Mrs. Lawrence Box invited the guests to the tea room where Mrs. Fred Brewer and Mrs. Crawford McPherson presided over the tables and Miss ID. C. Baird and Mrs., Marshall .Box assisted in the serving. Miss Helen McPherson and Miss Alma Ratz were in the gift room.—'Parkhill Gazette AIRS, MARGARET SHIPLEY IS DEAD IN GRANTON Mrs. Margaret Shipley widow of James Christopher Shipley, died on Friday, November 24th at her home in Granton. She was in her 78th year. For 43 years Mrs. Shipley had lived in Blanshard Township and for the past two years with her daughter, Mrs. Willimm Douglas of Granton. She was a member of the United Church. She was married .•twice, first to Isaac Harness, and then to Mr, Shipley, Of' the first family there are two sons and two daughters survive, Melville Harness,. Toronto; Garnet Harness, Blanshard Mrs, William Douglas, of Granton and Mrs. Robert Dann, Biddulph; and of the second one son, Welling­ ton Shipley, Pontiac, Mich, There are also a brother and a sister. Frank Cornish, Winchelsea, and Mrs. Ed. Belbeck, London. The fun­ eral was held from the home of Wm. Douglas with interment in Zion cemetery. INTERESTING OUTLINE EARLY AGRICULTURE The actual beginning of agricul­ ture in Canada cannot be stated de­ finitely, as crude attempts at culti­ vation by the native Indians were reported by the earliest recorded vis­ itors to the country, writes Dr, G. S. H. Barton, Deputy Minister, Domin­ ion Department of Agriculture, in the 1939 “Canada Year Book”. Jacques Cartier in 1535 reported that the Indians around Hochelaga, at the foot of Mount ’fe.oyal, where Montreal now stands, were cultivat­ ing small patches of land for the production of maize. The Huron In­ dians, living in the area close to Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, are also reported to have been growing corn, peas and beans when first vis­ ited by the white adventurers. Since the arrival of the first French colonists in Acadia, Cana­ dian agriculture has gone through’ several rather distinct stages: the early settlements in the Maritime Provinces and Quebec with compara­ tively slow development until 1750; from 1750 to 1850 settlement of Upper and Lower Canada was in full swing and agricultural growth was steady if not rapid; after Confeder­ ation and the completion of the Can­ adian Pacific Railway in 1886, the development of Western Canada Was rapid and agriculture in Eastern Canada went through a period of re­ adjustment in the light of develop­ ment in the western provinces. Historical information dealing with the first period of settlement is found chiefly in the reports of early visitors to the country and early rec­ ords of settlement schemes. The first recorded white settlement in Can­ ada was at Port Royal, now Annapo­ lis, Nova Scotia, by a group of French pioneers in 1605. Here the settlers cleared and cultivated small plots, of land on which they grew maize, pumpkins and beans. Cows were 'brought out by Poutrincourt in 1606. The first real farmer is said to have been .Louis Hebert, who started farming in 1617 on the site of what is now Quebec City. Agri­ culture in Upper Canada ((Ontario) who also introduced by the French the first settlement being establish­ ed by Frontenac at Kingston in 1671 Zurich Doctor Cleared of Blame in Fatality No one 1$ to blame for a traffic mishap on No. 4 Highway, north of Lucan, November 14th, which cost the life of William L Cunningham, 72, of Clandeboye, a coroner’s jury decided at an inquest in the county police court room last Wednesday. Dr. P .J, O’Dwyer, of Zurich, whose car struck ’ Cunningham, testified that the man had been standing be­ side the road as he approached. When the doctor was 10 or 15 feet from him, “he threw up his hand and ran across the road in front of me to hail a car going in the oppos­ ite direction." Dr. Q’Dwyer said the injured man was taken to a near-by house “He was sitting on a chair in the house when I left. I was surprised to hear of him dying.” The victim was thrown six or seven feet ahead of the place where the car stopped. Marshall McFalJs, of Lucan, whose car Cunningham was hailing, said that although the injured man had a fracture near the ankle, he walk­ ed to a car, supported on either side by Dr. O’Dwyer and himself. “He said he thought his leg was broken, but he seemed to put his weight on it as though it were all right,” said Mr. McFalls. Dr. Ivan Smith gave cause of his death as acute “waterlogging” of lungs from an acute heart condition precipitated as a result of his injur­ ies. The same injuries to a young­ er man probably wouldn't have prov­ ed fatal, he said. Death occurred in Victoria Hospital 24 hours after the accident. Other witnesses includ­ ed Dr. Harold Nurry, of Victoria Hospital; Robert Cunningham, of Clandeboye, a brother, who identi­ fied the body; Mrs. O’Dwyer and Traffic Officer Harry Gilchrist. At the conclusion of the evidence, the brother who had earlier testified asked permission to speak, “I heard several stories about his death that hurt my feelings, but- Traffic Offic­ er Gilcrist, smoothed them out with me,” he said and sat down. Mayer Lerner was acting crown attorney and Dr. Arthur Smith presided as coroner-. BARRED ROCK ROOSTER IS REAL HITCH-HIKER A family in Mullifarry district caused quite a bit of amusement on Saturday night when they entered town with, a Barred Rock rooster perched op the roof of their car. Seeing everyone’s attention drawn toward the car the ownex* quickly parked the car and got out to inves­ tigate. On the roof of the ear sat Mr. Rooster, who had evidently enjoyed his trip to town. — Strathroy Des­ patch. Drunk (to splendidly uniformed bystander): “Shay, call me a cab, will ya?” Uniformed Bystander: “My good man, I am not a door­ man; x am a naval officer," Drunk “Aw right, then call me a boat, I gotta get home.” MOON ABBOTT A quiet wedding was solemnly at the parsonage of Calvary United Church when Rev. Duncan McTavisli united in marriage Miss Echo Made­ line Abbott, eldest daughter of Mrs. Alonza Abbott. Lucan, to Jack Mar­ tin Moon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moon, London. The bride was very charming in a navy blue dress, and accessories and a corsage of Amer­ ican Beauty rosebuds. Miss Amy Ab­ bott sister of the bride, was brides­ maid and Norman Johnston was the best man. After the wedding cere­ mony, supper was served at the groom’s home with Mrs. Norman Johnston assisting. Later, Mr, and Mrs. Moon left on a trip to Detroit. On their return they will live in Lon­ don. ARTHUR SADDLED DIES IN HIS 67TH YEAR Arthur Sadller,. 425 Ridout. St, north, London, well-known retired proprietor, died at Victoria Hospit­ al in his 67th year. Born at Lucan Mr. fiadlier went to London to. re­ side about fifty years ago. He man­ aged several hotels in London and previous to his retirement operated the Clarendon Hotel. Remains rest­ ed at the George E. Logan and Sons funeral chapel where funeral ser­ vices were conducted on Saturday afternoon with Rev. T, J. Finlay, as­ sistant rector of St. Paul’s Cathed­ ral afficiated. Interment was made in Woodland cemetery. We can all find something to boast of -— with some it's a chronic ail­ ment. Established 1817 ez/presentation, in easily understandable form, of the Bank’s ANNUAL STATEMENT 31st October, 1939 LIABILITIES TAKES POSITION AT BLYTH “Bonnie” Foster, of Hensall, has taken a position at the Commercial Hotel in Blyth, and started his du­ ties last week. “Bonnie” is known to many in this vicinity through his abiltiy as a hockey player, for the last number of years being a mem­ ber of the Clinton Colts. 'Air. Foster intends moving his family, td the village as soon as a suitable resi­ dence .is; found. Agonizing Eczema (Salt Rheum) No rest, day or night, for those afflicted with that awful skin dis­ ease, eczema, or salt rheum as it is commonly Called. The intense burning, itching and smarting, especially at night, or when the affected part is exposed to strong heat, or hot water, are almost unbearable, and relief is gladly welcomed. To get rid of eczema it is neces­ sary to have the blood cleansed by the use of a thoroughly reliable blood medicine such as Burdock Blood Bitters which during the past 60 years has met with great success in relieving such diseases by its blood cleansing and purifying properties. The T. Milburn Co., Ud., Toronto, Ont. MRS. HENRY TRUEMNER PASSES Passed to her eternal rest, Annie Birk, wife of the late Henry True- mner, on Thursday, November 16th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Johnston, of Zurich, follow- an illness of several months. She was the daughter of the late Bar­ bara and Andrew Birk, born in Hay Township and married in the year 1186. Her husband predeceased her in the year 1929 also one daughter (Alice Perl) Mrs. John F. Moritz of Cavalier, N. D., in the year 1918. This union was blessed with one son Arthur, of Toronto and four daugh­ ters, (Dorothy) Mrs. Wm. S. John­ ston; (Alberta) Mrs, Milne Rader; (Tusneida) Mrs. Theodore Rader; also an adopted son Whitney Brok- enshire whom the departed raised from infancy. (She was in her 81st year and the eldest of a family of ten children, five brothers and five sisters and out of this family only one brother remains, Samuel, of Maxbass, N.D., also six grandchil­ dren and one grand-daughter, .Pall beareds were four grandsons, William Truemner, John Truemner, Harold Rader, Lome Rader and Jack Merner and Robert fioldan. FloWer bearers were: Margaret Rader, Arlis Wein, LeRoy Rader, Roger Truem­ ner, Helen -O’Brien and Wilmar Wein. Memorial service was held in the Evangelical church, interment followed in the Evangelical ceme­ tery, Goshen Line. Her pastor, Rev. S. L. Heckendorn, officiated. Most people who are mean enough to build spite fences usually have two or three convenient knotholes for peeping. ZURICH Mr. and Mrs. David .Ducharme, who recently purchased and rebuilt, adding considerable to the house, on Edward street, have moved in from the farm just south of town, and we welcome them as residents of the village. Their son George Ducharme will take care of the fine 200-acre farm vacated by Mr. D. Ducharme. The village residence is now equipped with all modern con­ veniences and we,.hope Mr. and Mrs. Ducharme will be ■ spared to enjoy many years of well-earned retire- The friends of Mr. Charles Fritz, who was recently accidently wound­ ed by gunshot, will be pleased to learn that he is improving very nice­ ly, being able to be up for a short time. His daughter, Mrs. H. H. Co­ wen, of Exeter, is in care of the patient. Word was received here of the passing on Sunday at his home near Bad Axe, Mich., of Mr. Christ. Ayotte in his 70th year. Mr. Ayotte was a resident of the Zurich district for some time, and is survived by four sons and two daughters. It is about nine years Since Mr. Ayotte left Zurich for Michigan where he has since resided. Hunters Return NUTKINS—LANGFORD At a quiet ceremony in the chapel of Huron College, Rev. J. Billingsley united in marriage Willa Ruth Hazel Langford, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. W. Edgar Langford (for­ merly of Lucan) and Lloyd Cecil Nutkins son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Nutkiiis all of London. Miss Ber­ nice Jackson was the bridesmaid. The groom Was attended by his bro­ ther, Wilbert Nutkins. After a short honeymoon they will reside in Lon­ don, Friday of last week was the day of the return of the Zurich hunters who were up in the Wilds hunting deer. Unfortunately som’e did not get their quoto this year, of these, one is Mr. Herb MotisseaU who prac­ tically every year gets his deer was one of those who just was not at the right place and time. Mr. Len Prang who with his company of Stail Smith F. Kadihg and M. Turn­ bull who were up to Mhnitoulih Island each got their quoto, the two farmers getting stags. -Cold and frosty weather was prevalent in that northern part. T urner-Harburn The home of' Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Harburn, Staffa, was the setting of a late autumn wedding at noon on Wednesday, November 22nd when their only daughter Beatrice Flor­ ence, became the bride of Mr. F'rank L. Turner, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, Mitchell. Pink and white decorations were in profusion throughout the house and the mar­ riage took place before a back­ ground of green foliage, a white arch and white bells. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Aidworth of Staffa and Miss Beth Turner, sis­ ter of the bridegroom played the wedding march. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a be­ coming gown of Harvest wine trans­ parent velvet fashioned on Empire lines with the bodice front softly shirred. The long full skirt fell In deep folds to the floor. A shirred bolero jacket completed the costume She carried a shower bouquet of white Sweetheart roses, lily of the valley and maidenhair fern. The bride and bridegroom were unat­ tended. The bride’s mother was at­ tired in gown of satin black crepe with cut velvet trimming and suede accessories and wore a corsage of white roses and maiden hair fern. The mother of the bridegroom was gowned in black triple crepe en­ semble with accessories in black and wore a corsage of white roses and maidenhair’ fern. After the ceremony the wedding party sat down to the wedding breakfast. The table was prettily decorated in white centred by the bride’s bouquet and tliree- storey wedding cake. The waitresses were Misses Velma Parish, <Sarah Harburn and Ann Turner. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold locket with cameo setting; to the pianist a wall mirror and to the waitresses, crystal cut glass serving dishes. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Turner left on a motor trip to Cleve­ land and Albany, N.Y. and' other cities in the eastern States. The bride traveled in a rust crepe en­ semble, black fur coat with match­ ing accessories and wore a corsage of sweet peas and valley lilies. Guests were present frdm Mitchell, Seaforth, Kirkton, Fullarton, Mun­ ro, Cromarty and Stratford. Earlier in the week the neighbors and other friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Harburn to honor their daughter prior to her mar­ riage with a miscellaneous shower. A short program was enjoyed In­ cluding contests, games, etc. A Solo by Barbara Carbet, readings by Dor­ is Booking and Margaret Mahaffy. A prettily decorated basket was then carried in by Ruby Mahaffy and Doris Docking and Jean Burns read an address of good wishes. As the gifts were unwrapped, Mrs. Alvin Worden read the names of the don­ ors. Among the guests present, was Mrs. Jane Burns, who celebrated her eightieth birthday last August. A dainty lynch was served. A local wit says: "Only a small percent of the girls of our country are “working girls ■— the fest are Working men.” LIABILITIES TO THE PUBLIC Deposits ..... Payable on demand and after notice. Notes of the Bank in Circulation Payable on demand. Bills Payable . . ♦ Time drafts issued and outstanding. Acceptances and Letters of Credit Outstanding Financial responsibilities undertaken on behalf of customers (see offsetting amount in "Resources”), ' Other Liabilities to the Public.................................... Items which do not come under the foregoing headings. Total Liabilities to the Public.................................... LIABILITIES TO THE SHAREHOLDERS Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits and Reserves for Dividends , This amount represents the shareholders’ interest in the Bank, over which liabilities to the public take precedence. Total Liabilities.............................................................. $914,909,050.45 21,767,292.00 172,632.57 7,914,256.36 3,739,690.56 77,005,445.86 RESOURCES To meet the foregoing Liabilities the Bank has Cash in its Vaults and Money on Deposit with Bank of Canada ............................................ Notes of and Cheques on Other Banks Payable in cash on presentation. Money on Deposit with Other Banks Available on demand or at short notice. Government and Other Bonds and Debentures Not exceeding market value. The greater portion consists gilt-edge securities which mature at early dates. Stocks .... .................................... Industrial and other stocks. Not exceeding market value. Call Loans outside of Canada Secured by bonds, stocks and other negotiable securities of greater value than the loans and representing moneys quickly available with no disturbing effect on conditions in Canada. Call Loans in Canada..................................................... Payable on demand and secured by bonds and stocks of greater value than the loans. Bankers’ Acceptances..................................................... Prime drafts accepted by other banks. TOTAL OF QUICKLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES (equal to 78.29% of all Liabilities to the Public) Loans to Provincial and Municipal Governments - including School Districts.................................... Other Loans....................................................................... To manufacturers, farmers, merchants and others, on conditions consistent with sound banking. Bank Premises ........ Two properties only are carried in the names of holding companies; the stock and bonds of these companies are en­ tirely owned by the Bank and appear on the books at §1.00 in each case. All other of the Bank’s premises, the value of which largely exceeds §13,900,000, appear under this heading. Real Estate, and Mortgages on Real Estate Sold by the Bank...................................................................... Acquired in the course of the Bank's business and in process oj being realized upon. Customers’ Liability under Acceptances and Letters of Credit..................................................... Represents liabilities of customers on account of Letters of Credit issued and Drafts accepted by the Bank for their account. Other Assets not included in the Foregoing Making Total Assets of............................................ to meet payment of Liabilities to the Public of leaving an excess of Assets over Liabilities to the Public of 94,641,456.72 29,244,762.91 77,357,497.05 of $ 517,171,255.95 470,131.88 19,142,173.17 2,767.95 742,603,867.82 36,712,818.28 220,548,911.41 13,900,000.00 1,073,717.21 7,914,256.36 2,754,796.72 PROFIT and LOSS ACCOUNT Profits for the year ended 31st October, 1939, after making appropriations to Contingent Reserve Fund, out of which Fund full provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts has been made, and after deducting Dominion and * Provincial Government Taxes amounting to §1,198,413.43 . Dividends paid or payable to Shareholders . . . §2,880,000.00 Appropriation for Bank Premises.............................. 500,000.00 Balance of Profit and Loss Account, 31st October, 1938 Balance of Profit and Loss carried forward HUNTLY R. DRUMMOND, President * * §3,462,446.04 3,380,000.00 $ 82,446.04 1,183,254.52 §1,265,700.56 JACKSON DODDS, G. W. SPINNEY, Joint General Managers* CThe strength of a bank is determined by its history, its policy, its management and the extent of its resources. For 122 years the Bank of Montreal has been in the forefront of Canadian finance.