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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-01-04, Page 4THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETIIIT.SDAY, JANl'ABY 4tl>, 1040 Harvey Bros WILL RE-OPEN SATURDAY Having recently purchased the Harvey Bros. Mill we expect to be open for Chopping and Rolling Saturday of this week. We have secured the services of Mr. E. A. Howald, a former employee, who is well-known to the public. We will wel­ come all the old customers as well as any new ones. BIRTHS BAKER--->At Mrs. God'bolt’s Hos­ pital, on Saturday, December 30, 19'39, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Baker, of Grand Bend, a daughter, CHEERY—At Mrs. Godbolt's hos­ pital, on Tuesday, January 2nd, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. iCreery, of Usborne, a BRODERICK — At Dr, Hospital, on Tuesday, 26th, 1939, to Mr. and Broderick, of Grand Bend, a son. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK Theron son. Fletcher’s December Mrs. Ellis One of the significant highlights of the news is the report that ers are Erie tn farms, farmers „ ........... this work and are actually selling the water front the lake. It is a notorious fact that scores of wells throughout the while hundreds nursed along. LOCKS AND BOLTS RARE WHEN EARLY DAY KOLK HAD TRUST IN HONESY gnm"iiLjiu.. . ........ j 'ssrr DRUGS IN WAR-TIME farnu Lake their many drawing water from meet the needs of It is alleged that are making a business, of By W. H. Johnston in the London Free Press province are dry, of wells are being REMOVING SNOW Street Commissioner J. Norry has a gang of men and sleighs at removing the snow from ’the ness section of the Main St. snow has been piled several deep in front of the stores. BUSINESS CHANGES Domin- Cattle, 1,280; at $6.- and TORONTO MARKETS Cattle trade continued at a slow pace in early-afternoon dealings on the Toronto livestock market Tues­ day. Prices were steady but bids on unsold cattle were lower. The calf division held its gain of 50c. to $1 posted at the opening while sheep and lambs were steady. No hog price was set. Receipts reported by the ion Livestock Branch were: 3,290; calves, 430; hogs, sheep and lambs, 11’0. A few weighty steers sold 75-$7,60 and butcher steers heifers sold mostly at $6-$7.50 with a few up to $7.65. Butcher cows brought $4-$5.50' and canners and cutters made $ 3.2*5-$<3.7 5. Bulls were strong at $5-$5.S0. Fed calves traded at $8-$9. Choice veal calves sold at $12.00- $13.00 with common vealers selling downward to $7. A few grass calves made $5.50-$6. Hogs closed last week at $9-$9.- 10 off-truck and $.12-?12.1'5 dressed weight. A few good ewe and wether lambs sold at $10.25-$10.50 with the bulk selling at $10.25. Sheep ranged from $3-$6 cwt. CALEB A. RYAN OF BIDDULPH TWP., DIES Caleb A. Ryan, lifelong resident of Biddulph Township and for a number of years member of the council of that township died Mon­ day at his home on the fourth con­ cession after 10 weeks’ illness. was was the and farm. cipal affairs and was a prominent figure in affairs of Holy Trinity church, Lucan. He was a member of Orange Lodge, No. 662, and the Black Knight Chapter, No. 613, and also of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Ryan was twice married, first to Miss Esther Emma Coursey, who died 16 years ago, and to Miss Cath­ erine May McLean, who predeceased him five years age. Surviving is one sister, Miss Elizabeth Ryan, Lucan. The funeral was held from his home to Holy Trinity church where services were conducted by Rev. L. C. Harrison. Interment was in St. James cemetery, Clandeboye. He in his 81st years. Mr. Ryan born in the township, a son of late Caleb and Eleanor Ryan had lived all his life on the He took active part in muni- Humanity in Sea Warfare The Scuttled German Liner toparticularly proud following from the Lon- This is indeed a Agnew high- liner scut­ crew, message by We are publish the don Times, light: Sir Andrew The German merchant Adolph Woermann has been tied by her own master and The master sent this wireless: Chased by British warship, we sink our ship. Sieg Heil &c Now we come to the part played by the British warship, and again quote:— 35 passengers including 18 , women were picked up togeth­ er with the crew of lives were lost. Such is the way of navy—“No lives were master, passengers, and the Adolph Woermann found bito Bay as a port of refuge hot, too uncomfortable, and short of food, so the eship slipped out to sea. The master knew full well that it was almost a certainty that his vessel would be intercepted and captured by the Allies, but he also knew that he could trust the British Navy with the lives of his passengers and of his crew. His trust in the British Navy was justi­ fied-—“No lives whole man being and treatment which they could rely up­ on getting and which they definite­ ly preferred to life on board their own ship in a port of refuge. Surely this story will bring a feeling of shame, of disgust, and of self-loathing to the people of Ger­ many, when they compare it with the stories of the recent sinkings of Dutch, Italian and Japanese "mer­ chant vessels by German mines il­ legally laid and brutally designed; assuredly the sailors of the world 'Will take note. 12'7. No I the British lost.” crew The of Lo- too too lost,” Now the complement of the late Ger- liner Adolph Woermann are cared for by their captors, they are experiencing the work busi- The feet Two changes have been made in the business section of Exeter dur­ ing the past week. Canada Pack­ ers have moved into the building purchased recently from Mr. H. T. Rowe and occupied by Mr. W. C. Allison. Mr. Allison has moved in­ to the building vacated by Canada Packers. .The latter building has been purchased by Mr. Rowe from Mr. B. M. Francis. HOME-GROWN LEMONS The Times-Advocate have had on exhibition in their window during the past week two lemons that have been grown on a. lemon tree owned by Capt. Bedford, of town. The larger of the two lemons weighs two pounds, inches lemons persons lemons. two ounces and measures 13 around the centre. The are of such a size that few realize that they are really off of QUIET HOLIDAY The New Years holiday passed quietly. There were a number family reunions. A heavy snow storm no doubt interferred with the motor traffic. On Sunday the weath­ er was quite stormy and more snow fell on Monday and Tuesday, highways have been kept some of the concessions roads have been blocked traffic. South and West the fall of snow has not been near­ ly as heavy as it has been in and north and east. In the ern part of the County many holiday visitors were stalled drifts and had to seek shelter farm homes for the night. The open but and side- to motor of Exeter ELECTION RESULTS Exeter north- of the in the in (Continued from Page One) Morris Reeve, Francis Duncan 218; Ce­ cil Wheeler 158. Biddulph Reeve — Myron Culbert, 372; Joseph Ryder, 356. Lucan Reeve—H.. B. Langford, 159; H. Cooper 74, C. F. McLean 61. Council (four elected)—H. Cor­ bett, 178; A. Middleton 154; U. F. Stanley 150; Thomas McFarlane 137; Wes. Atkinson 117; Roland Hodgins 105; John Blair 98; Wil­ liam Mackie 62. C. Mcillivray Reeve — Wilbert Young, 321; John W. Morgan, 304; Cecil Ell- wood 166. I John Thompson and Gordon Cun­ ningham were previously given seats on the council by acclamation, but a new nomination meeting will be re­ quired to choose the third membei’ of Council. " Bosanquet Reeve: George W. Codling. Deputy reeve: R-ay Elliott Council: Cliff Walden, Marrison, Bruce Scott. Ralph Perth County Council Blanshard—Reeve G. H. Jose. Downie—-Reeve Bert Bradshaw. North Easthope — Reeve Donald McCallum. South Easthope Reeve Henry Leinweber. Ellice—Reeve Theodore Parker; Alvin Rohfritsch (Deputy), Elma—Reeve J. N. Corbey, Chas. M. Laidlaw (Deputy). Fullarton—Reeve Leslie Williams Hibbert—Reeve William J. Kay, Logan—Reeve John H, Ritz. Mornington- Wallace—Reeve lln. Listowel-—Reeve Mitchell—Reeve Milverton-—Reeve Alfred Dead- stedt. •Reeve Wm. Jack. Stanley S. Cogh- Arthur Simpson John Vosper, MARRIAGES WADDELL—BOSSENBERRY — At Christ’s Church, Forest, Sat., De­ cember 23rd, 1939, by Rev. W. B. Hawkins, Aleen Christine, daugh- te of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bossen- berry, of Grand Bend to William James Waddell, of Napanee, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H, dell, of Owen Sound. Wad- DEATHS ■COOMiBiES—In Exeter North, day, December 31st, 1939, Chris­ tina Coombes, beloved wife of Ed­ ward Coombes, in her 65th year. Sun- BAWDEN—In Ridgetown, on Tues­ day, January 2nd, Peter William Bawden, a native of Exeter, son of the late Jos. Bawden, in his 78 th year. JONES—In Ottawa, on Friday, De­ cember 29, 193 9, Agnes Laurie, wife of the late George G. Jones, formerly of McGillivray Twp. TIEMAN—In St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lopdon, on Sunday, December 31, 1939, Ezra Tieman, of Dashwood, in his 72nd year. RYAN- , on leb •In Biddulph, concession 4, Monday, January 1, 1940, Ca- A. Ryan, in his 81st year. CARD OF THANKS Edward Coombes and son Ed-Mr. ward desire to express their heart­ felt thanks to the friends and neigh­ bors, to all who loaned cars, to those whq sent floral offerings, with special thanks to Rev. D, C. Hill and Mrs. Laverty for their soliciti- ous care of their late wife and ther, the late Mrs. Coombes. CARD OF THANKS and Mrs. Jack Elliott mo- and many Mr. family wish to thank their friends for their kindness and sym­ pathy shown them during their re­ cent bereavement; also beautiful floral tributes Clemens and Mr Hopper; who loaned cars. thefor and Rev. also those ELECTION CARDS To tlie Electors of the Village of Exeter,— At this time I wish to thank electors of the Village of Exeter for their loyal and whole-hearted support on Monday, vour to throughout and and the serve my may 19 40 be prosperity to I will endea- you faithfully term as reeve, a year of health you all. Sincerely yours, BENSON W. TUCKEY To the Ratepayers of Stephen Ladies and Gentlemen,— I wish to express my sincere thanks to all who in any way assist­ ed in electing me Reeve of Stephen Township. Yours truly, ALONZO McCANN To the Ratepayers of the Town­ ship of Stephen: wish to thank the electors of Township of Stephen who stood their vote I the by me so loyally with and assistance in the election on Monday. Yours sincerely, CHESTER MAWHINNEY TO I tile Ratepayers of the Town­ ship of Stephen wish to take this opportunity of thanking you for the splendid way in which you supported me in the recent election. I will endeavour to serve you to the best of my abil­ ity. Sincerely yours, ROY RATZ TO tlie Ratepayers of the Town­ ship of Stephen Kindly accept my sincere thanks for the splendid support given me at the polls on Monday. NELSON SCHENK ** * again shown herAustralia has quality by getting across the wintry seas another of her first-class fight- iing contingents. All who remem­ ber the exploits of this dominion in the last war, recognize the worth of their contribution to the forces fighting for liberty. The equipment and men and supplies are of the highest quality. Little by little Germany is finding herself faced by the best equipment and the best trained men that ever marched to battle. The allies are not tarrying but are preparing actively, with con­ stantly rising morals to stay them in the hour of conflict. caught as un­ fellows known * * * His Holiness the Pope, marked the last week of 1939 by paying an official and altogether formal and friendly visit to King Victor Em­ manuel of Italy, Many a decade has passed into history since such a vis­ it had been made. * * * Right Honourable Mackenzie King this season dispensed with the form­ al leevee given on New Year’s Day. His action proval. was met with general ap- * * « the maker of a variety ofFokker, German airplane that rendered out­ standing service to the Germans dur­ ing the Great War, died on Decem­ ber 23. after the ring his where he He lived in Germany till war, afterwards transfer­ activities to New York, died; * ♦« During the German high ed all German interned commercial vessels to make a run for Fatherland. Dire need of terials is alleged to be the the issuance of the drastic$ # $ the last week of the year command order- it to the raw ma- cause of order. the warSince the outbreak of Germany has had an epidemic of railroad accidents. The German blackouts and the unreasonable or­ ders issued underlying phies. to train crews are the causes of the catastro- of the Canadian expe-Members ditionary force were given a few days during Christmas week to visit Britain, quarters by the relatives or friends in Those remaining in their were royally entertained British people. * * The Germans and the allowed no slackening of 1 fare during Christmas anything, they attempted gressive attacks. s Russians their war- week. more If ag- * * * atRadio fans were disappointed the scarcity of Christmas music dur­ ing the week preceding Christmas. * # * Only one snowstorm visited ern Ontario up to Christmas. TEN STORIES FEATURED HEADLINES west- OF LAST YEAR Press states the Despatch that the “10 best been se- visit of , King Elizabeth to death of Pope United States George and the United Pius XI and XII. An Associated from New York events which made news stories of 1939 have lected by the editors of The Asso­ ciated Press. No effort was made to list them in order of importance. They were: The sinking of the submarine Squalus. The Queen States. The elevation of Pope Pius The Russo-German non-aggression pact. Germany’s “<Blitzkreig” invasion of Poland. Declaration of war against Ger­ many by Great Britain and France. Sinking of the British linei’ Ath- enia and battleship Hitler’s Munich bomb. Russia’s invasion of Finland. The destruction by its crew, to avoid capture, of the German po­ cket battleship Admiral Graf Spee at Montevideo. cl a torpedoing of the British Royal Oak. escape from death when beer hall was blasted by A lady’s or gent’s Bulova wrist watch will be given away as a grand prize to subscribers of the Exeter Tiines-Advocate who renew their subscription before February I7th.l „ ____ _____________ Second prize $5.00; five prices of In time of drought, that a long dry two dollars each and ten prizes of spell is a good omeri, Indeed ah in- ohe dollar each. One coupon for, fallible one. Said he: “It always each 50c paid on subscription. Re- rains Immediately after a long dry new Now. • spell.” A waggish phildsophei’ once said, Canadians have no reason to fear shortage of essential drugs as hap­ pened in the last war. Some dis­ locations in trade will be unavoid­ able. Prior the United many of its and other countries whose trade was not off. The result was that sicians and pharmacists were iously handicapped. While the last war western hemisphere this war was expected, terials obtainable only to 1914, Canada and States depended for chemical on Germany phy- ser- found unprepared Raw from The remark is often heard today when our newspapers tell us of hold-ups here and there throughout the country, “What is the country coming to?” ’Tis true, possibly, that it is the older people who view with alarm the stealng of cars, the bur­ glarizing of business places and the petty thieving of the youth in the small villages. These elderly people had their feet anchored in this good land many decades ago when almost all men were honest and trusted. When .a debt was contracted the debtor strained every nerve to pay it. It was then that if a man was in a crime he was branded worthy of confidence of his and his stepping aside was over the whole countryside. From Goderich to Lucknow, a dis­ tance of 22 miles, runs the North­ ern Gravel road through the county of Huron. Built at a heavy expense in the 50’s, it was helpful in the building in providing the means of earning a few dollars by the pion­ eers in those lean years before their crops were really, worth while. Store bills were paid, a bag of flour or a longed-for pound of tea found its way into the homes of the settlers to give cheer to his wife. But it was as a great highway for an immense traffic that it was es­ pecially valued. In 185 8> the Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway was com­ pleted to Goderich and provided a wonderful outlet for a huge country of 40 or 50 miles to the north. With the coming of the railroad a new era began. Money was more plentiful and produce was paid for in cash. The traffic in the North­ ern Gravel road increased by leaps and bounds. Each of the. seven vil­ lages along the way sent its quota of produce to the terminus of the railroad, but Lucknow was the store­ house where the county to the north brought their pork and grain. In winter time in this north country 70 to 80 years ago the snow­ fall was extremely heavy. The fences were the old snake rail fence variety and the tempestuous winds often filled the fence. Among the from Lucknow bachelor, named Jack Adams. Tho’ not large, he was strong, able to stand any amount of cold and hard­ ship. Wishing to retain the privi­ lege of serving his patrons well he often started out ipto storms, but had to return before' going far. On one of these trips he had a heavy load of dressed pork reached a point four miles Lucknow, where he got stuck In a large drift opposite the Orange Hall. He pulled off a dozen of the largest pigs and left them lying on the snow by the side of the road. Not many rods farther, he reached the late Samuel Alton’s gate and thinking that discretion was the better part of valor, he pulled into the barn of this friendly farmer, where will­ ing hands piled his load upon the barn floor like cordwood. The barn door was never locked, the hogs there on the roadside were as safe as they would be in the strongest warehouse in the country. Suffice it to say they remained there about three weeks before Jack load­ ed them again for the remander of the journey to Goderich. No one thought of replenishing his larder by appropriating one of these juicy fat hogs. I am afraid not be as safe today as off time. Many familiar stories 'told of honesty in the munities. The coming to Lucknow of the Wellington, Grey and Bruce railway in the spring of teaming business Jack Adams, who nothing else well, stage over the same route, but it did not pay and his fortune was dis­ sipated rapidly. the I, ma­ over seas were bought for reserve. More important however, is the fact that Canada is dependent on foreign countries for relatively few essent­ ials drugs, In both Canada and the United States, the manufacture of medicinal chemicals and synthetic products has become a staple in­ dustry. In fact, some products which had to be imported before 1914 have been exported from this continent to Belgium in recent years. Should the war prove a lengthy one, some difficulty may be found in obtaining the desired amount of certain oils. Canadian and Amer­ ican reserve stocks of castor oil, olive oil and cod liver oil are ade­ quate for some time but in time the war would affect importations. While cod liver oil is said to be the best source of Vitamin D, Canadians have available off its own shores, an unlimited supply of another Vit­ amin D source in halibut. It is reassuring to Canadian to know that the people of Great Bri­ tain also will suffer no shortage in most essential drugs, though the old country does depend upon out­ side sources for such 1 drugs as quinine, morphine and vodeine, which are prescribed more frequent­ ly in war-time than in peace. While no famine in essentials is anticipated in Britain, the people urged to waste. have conserve stocks and “You have forgotten roads from fence to numerous teamsters to Goderich was a and from they would in that far- might be rural com- 1875, killed the to Goderich, but seemed to know started a rival “And now I hope you realize,” said the candidate, “that ent hasn’t a leg to stand “Then why don’t you the seat?” my oppon- on.” give him o—o—o “Why do you always put a dicta­ tion sign on your letters, as if you had a secretary? You do not keep a typist.” “Well, the fact is, my spelling’s a bit shaky!” o—o—o First tenant: "What is Indian Summer?” Second i “It’s an excuse for not sending up any heat.” o—o—o “In what branch of the service did your friend the cowboy enlist?” “In the navy. He’s now' riding the range in a galley.” o—e—o First Owl; “Hello! Why did you leave London?” Second: “Those awful blackouts -—couldn’t get a wink of sleepl” O——0-----0 The errand boy says: ‘The differ­ ence between a hairdresser and a sculptor is that while the hair dress­ er curls up and dyes the sculptor makes faces and busts.” been avoid that ILady: gave you a large plate of soup yes­ terday.” Tramp: “Madam, I have not for­ gotten, but I have forgiven.” p. eerlezz Sales Books are the best Counter Check Books made in Canada. They cost no more than ordinary books and always give satisfaction. We are agents and will be pleased to quote you on any style or quantity required. See Your Home Printer First THE TIMES-ADVOCATE a t SHIPKA Thursday eveuiug of this week induction service will be held at Crediton for Rev, and Mrs. Turner. Everybody is asked to attend- Rev. Mr. Turner will be in charge of the church services on Sunday next. Mr. Blair, of Lucan, has been in charge of the service for the past few weeks. He has left a very warm spot in the hearts of his lis­ teners. The Y. P. S. intend holding ,their election of officers Fridayannual evening of this week at the United Church. Miss E'vyline Harleton nursp-in- training in Sarnia General Hospital visited at her home here over New Years. Miss Reta Ratz, nurse-in-training in Victoria Hospital, London, spent New Years at her home here. Miss Erma Finkbeiner from Sar­ nia, was a Saturday visitor with relatives. Miss Violet Sharpe has returned to her school duties at Auburn af­ ter spending the holidays home. Mrs. A. Webb, Paul and has returned home after a visit with relatives in Leamington. Mr. and Mrs. Verne Sharpe enter­ tained some of theii’ relatives on Friday evening to a goose supper. Miss Ruth Lamport, of London, spent a few days last week home here. The annual meeting of S. 11 was held on Wednesday ing at the school. Trustees for 1940 were Clarence Gale, Wes. England and Stuart Webb. The 7 was at the were: zer and Albert Mr. and Mrs, Brinsley, spent Christmas at home of the latter’s parents, and Mrs. Major Baker. Mr. and Mrs. ;L. Finkbeiner family visited Christmas in Sarnia with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ratz and fam­ ily spent New Years at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Sweet, Usborne. at her Donald week’s at her S. No. morn- annual meeting of S. S, No. held on school. Herbert Wednesday morning Trustees for 1940 Harleton, M. Sweit- Gaiser. Roland Neil,Ct the Mr. and BRINSLEY Happy New Year to all! The McGillivray township election on Monday for a reeve caused con­ siderable excitement which result­ ed in Mr. Wilbert Young as choice of the majority. Congratulations to Mr. Young. The induction and Rev. Mr. Turner, the of the United Church Thursday evening in church. The Sunday school Anglican church was evening December 29 ment of given to ants. School with Miss Robertson and Miss Mc­ Leod again teaching. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Hamilton are visiting with their son in Detroit. reception of new minister is to be held the Crediton of St. Marys held Friday, in the base­ Awards werethe church, the most regular attend- re-opened on Wednesday A poultry farmei’ had been losing chickens from his coops, and display­ ed the following notice: “Anyone found near my chicken house at night will be found there next morning.” No more chickens have been mis­ sed. Home-Town Stuff” comes first in the 69% major market! that's why the “home-town” Weekly Newspaper comes first in the reading .and buying minds of the 7,750,000 consumers in Canada’s smaller communi­ ties who make 69% of the country’s retail sales. The Weekly Newspaper is the one paper that is read and discussed by the whole family. It’s “home­ town” news is about people they know. It’s “home­ town editorials deal with matters of intimate inter­ est to them. It’s “home-town” advertisements by local dealers are based on friendly knowledge of their needs. The circulation of Canadian Weekly Newspapers in Canada’s 69% “home-town” major market total 2^800,000. That’s coverage for you. But coverage is only half the story. The secret of the success enjoyed by advertisers using the Weekly News­ papers lies in the fact that the Weekly Newspaper —and only the Weekly Newspaper-—can offer the sales-making friendly introduction which builds regular users of a product. Canadian Weekly Newspapers are first in reader interest and first in sales influence in Canada’s 69% majoi* mairket.