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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1951-01-25, Page 3THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 25, 1951 ■ M - ■ CREDITON BRICK AND TILE KILNS of whiclx there were a nurnbei’ during the early years of the century are pictured here. Once a hive of industry they are now practically a thing of the past, Editor Scores 'Furious' Driving, Canoes Raced On River Pond People drove too fast in early days, too. Fox* instance, this edi­ torial rebuff of “furious” driving appeared in an Exeter paper in 1886. “FAST DRIVING — The prac­ tice of fast driving on our streets is ‘becoming intolerable and our ing the of about seven miles pei’ hour tbut it frequently occurs that rigs are driven at twice that rate on Main Street. This furious on Main Street should be end to. No doubt the editoi’ twinkle in his eye when lie wrote this story of a race. It was about the time when bicycles were 'be­ coming the rage of the day. The I’esiilt of the race was so ridicul­ ous that, apparently, the editor mentioned no names. “On Tuesday evening a race took place in the agricultural grounds between one of our fam­ ous cyclists and another young efforts should be made by police to prevent it from be- indulged in. We believe that law allows a rate of speed driving put an had a M « POP’S Taxi ^Service Crediton 18-r-ll Evening Service Exeter Houses Built Of Creditor! Brick, Many Stories Told Of Early Escapades it in of Did it evex* occur to our read­ ers the reason why practically all the brick homes around Exe­ ter are of white brick? Those bricks for building purposes are a thing of the past, gone like many anothei* thing by the inven­ tion of modern and laborsaving machinery. In the early days of Exetei’ was a common sight to see the winter-time a nurnbei’ sleighs passing through the vill­ age or lined up along the Main street while the drivers fed and watered their teams at noon and stopped foi’ dinner at any one of the several hotels in town. Meals were had fox' a quarter and and stabling for the teams about the same. It was usual to make a fox* hauling bricks. The bricks were made at Crediton where several brick yards were located along the bank of AuxSable riv­ er. They were known as slop brick because the clay of the riv- ei* bank was moistened with wat­ er and moulded into bricks and baked in large kilns. Consider- feed cost bee kilns as a teriffic heat was necessary to bake the brick. A goodly nurnbei* of stories could lie told of the escapades of the boys of the neighborhood when the bricks were being fir­ ed. We had the pleasure the othex* afternoon of listening in while a couple qf Crediton Old Boys called on Frank Taylor. When burnning brick it was a common custom to visit a neigh­ boring farm yard and purloin a a couple of chickens, a goose and sometimes a turkey when the fire in the kilns at its height to take the and roast it in the kilns then enjoy a feast. Crackers and limburger and beei’ were suppli­ ed for those who liked it and many were the yarns that were spun as the light of the fire spurted red from the top of the kilns and spread its glow around. William E, “Shooter Bill" Sanders, is one of the nine who bore the name of William and in order to designate them, all had nick-names. “Shooter” tells of selling a and was fowl and One garage will be open in Exeter on Sundays, Wed­ nesday afternoons and dur­ ing the out the .man, the latter being on foot. Foi’ a time the contest was close and keen, until the bicyclist, finding his machine too slow for him, determined to finish in a hands and knees attitude leaving the wheel behind, and to the mercy of the congregated crowd of spectators, the race was called off.” Races were popular in those days. This account of a canoe contest on the Ausable River reveals that the river was once a considerable watercourse. “On Saturday evening as engagement, the canoe race tween Mr. George Kemp and Sam Hersey took place on course of the pond here. Long before the fixed time foi’ the race to 'begin, the west .bank was crowded with spectators to see the exhibition, there being all the sports in the town present Time wa$ called and a start made, Hersey getting the better of his opponent, being in clear water, while Kemp had to start in a bed of weeds, which some­ what hindered him as great pre­ caution is necessary in paddling a canoe through weeds. Hersey kept the lead until the finish, beating his opponent by two lengths. Kemp at times gained a little but as his craft was diffi­ cult to master he would soon lose again. “There was much excitement among the spectators and we be­ lieve that considerable money changed hands. It is the opinion of some that if Kemp had had cleai’ water to start in he would have won the race, but probably Hersey did not do his best. We hear that the winnex* of the race is about to issue compete against Captain Howard, public will wait able interest and race.” able wood was used in firing the | horse to Henry Motz, of Crediton, 0 and taking it out in brick. The brick was worth $3.50 a thou* sand. He teamed the brick to Exeter and the brick was used in the building now occupied by Chainways. He loaded the brick, drew them to Exeter, unloaded them and received 75 cents a thousand for his labour. Mr. Sanders said he had often team­ ed brick to St, Marys, taking 14 hours to make the trip, Frank told the story of one farmex* who was fattening couple of geese. They pen with a watch-dog by. Three of the boys place one night and dog some meat and dog was occupied they opened a gate and let the geese out,drove them for some distance to avoid a noise, and then captured them and that night enjoyed a feast. The next day there was a thresh­ ing at the same farm. Frank said, “The lady of the house was serving dinner, she was behind me with her hand on my should­ er. She said she would like to catch the one who had stolen her geese the night before. “I did” said Frank in a joke. “Oh no, you wouldn’t do a thing like that,” said the lady. Opposite Frank at the table was another of the culprits who turned al­ most white and said afterwards that he could have killed Frank for making such a statement. It was all too true. Another story was of one farmer who mentioned that he would like to know when they were going to have a feed as he would like to join them. He was invited and enjoyed eating his own fowl although he didn’t know that it was his. There were different ways of cooking the fowl, but few ovens evex* turned out sweeter meat. One way was to take the fowl, cut off the head and bleed it and then with feathers and all wrap the bird in wet clay and a were in a tied close visited the gave the while the place it in the oven. At the per tjxiie the bird was taken A few taps would break crust and with the crust would come off th© feathers. The meat would drop away from the bones so thoroughly was the fowl bak­ ed the insides were shrivelled to almost nothing. Another method was to skin the fowl instead of plucking the feathers and the fowl was placed in a pan. “The boys knew how to cook 'em in those days," said “Shooter Bill” Sanders. “Remembers old Harry Stan­ ley" said one of the men. Stanly used to be one of the brick­ makers. He was usually on time for work in the mornings and rarely missed a day. One night the boys plastered up the wind­ ows of his bedroom with mud and he slept till late waiting for daylight. At another time they secured a goat and while he was away in the evening took it upstairs. 'When Stanley returned he beared the noise, became frightened, went to a neighboui’ and they investigated the noise. The goat was thrown from the second storey window and land­ ed on its feet none the worse for the fall. I don’t know whether it will be safe to meet Frank Taylor aftei1 he reads this one, but Frank got a great kick out of telling it himself. A young lady was visiting the Kilpatrick, now in who was home last year, had a date with the young lady to take her to church the following Sun­ day evening. He boasted to Frank that he would see him sitting up theii- with “Katy". Frank thought it would be a good joke to take her away from Dan and Sunday afternoon he called on Katy and as fehe play­ ed the piano they had a sing- ■ evenings through- week. this Sunday, Wed- .Open nesday afternoon, and dur­ ing the evenings through­ out the week:— NEWTON Motor Sales ■ a challenge to the champion, No doubt the with consider- anxiety for the Huron County Crop Report By R. G. Bennett Mild weather this past week lias removed almost the complete snow covering from the fields, making very .poor sleighing and also slowing down work in the bush. Feed supplies on hand are good for this time of year. The mild weather is giving turnip growers a chance to get their turnips marketed. Income Tax - Bookkeeping Careful Attention Given to Your Tax Problems J. Norman Cowan Dashwood 40-r-13 Sarepta Hay P.O., Ont. 'Cheap7 Is Cheap So spoke President McKinley and so believe we at the Times-Advocate. Our policy is always to give the customer the best we are able at the most reasonable “I do not prize the word ‘cheap7. It is not a word of hope; it is not a word of comfort; it is not a, word of inspiration; it is a badge of poverty; it is a sign of distress. Cheap merchandise means cheap men, and cheap men mean a cheap country/* price we can and still stay in business. The Times-Advocate » WHEN THIS PICTURE was taken about ten years ago little did Tom Pryde (at top of picture) realize that lie would represent Huron in the Provincial Parliament or that B. W Tuckey, then reeve, would be Exeter’s first mayor. The picture shows Reeve Tuckey signing for the first Vic­ tory Loan Bond of the second world war with R. N. Creech (right) looking on. Young Adults Night Success At Dashwood Rev. Harry Mahoney and Mr. Wilson of the Exeter District High School, were joint speakers at a most successful gathering sponsored Friday, January 19, at Calvary E.U.B. Church by 4-L’s Sunday School Class. Mr. Mahoney challenged his hearers to “keep their sights high” in matters of family life, citizenship and church loyalty. Mr. Wilson gave practical sug­ gestions out of his experience ■foi’ the promotion of Couples’ Club Work in the church. About 32 young adults ed this regular monthly which was arranged and ed ovex- 'by Mrs. Harold man and hex’ committee. Music was provided by Mrs. Ken Mc­ Rae and Mrs. Lome Kleinstiver. Rev. J. I-I. Getz said the prayer, and introduced the speakers who were thanked by Mrs. J. M. Tie­ man and Mrs. R. Weber. Progressive crOkinole and re­ freshments were enjoyed to con­ clude a very profitable event. attend- feature presid- Keller- MOORESVILLE We are glad to hear that Mr. and Mrs. George Simpson have their baby home from the hospi­ tal. Mrs. Gertie Simpson and Mr. Cecil Morgan spent the week-end in Toronto. A very enjoyable evening was- spent Friday night, January 19, at Mooreville Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Leo sold their London. Mr. and Darelene spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bieber. Mr. and Mrs. Ansil Neil of Exetei’ spent Thursday with and Mrs. Art Simpson. Flaxxnigan who have farm and moved to Mrs, Bill Bendall and Mr. Charles H. Curts Charles H. Curts passed at his home west of Greenway on Monday, January 15, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Curts who was in his 81st. year was born on the farm where he resided until his death, his parents hav­ ing been among the first settlers in the community. Until illness forced his retire­ ment a few years ago he was ac­ tive in the life of the community and could relate many an inter­ esting story, when as a boy he shared in the pioneer work of homesteading. He was a xnem- b e r of Greenway Methodist the United on most of his lifetime, Elder at the away _ _ _ of Greenway Church and latex’ Church and served its Boards during being an Honorary time of his death. In 1896 he married Susannah Schroeder, who, with four sons and three daughters survive, El­ ton and Lawrence, McGillivary; William, London; Manuel, at home; Mrs. Keiieth (Luella) Smithers, Parkhill ; Viola, Lob- don; and Evelyn, at home. Eight grandchildren *and one great-gx’andson survive, also one brother, Ernest, in Washington State, and two sisters, Mr. Wal­ ter Varley, Belgrave and Mrs. Richard Inch, of London. Rev. K. M. Wood officiated at his funeral services which were held on Wednesday from his late residence at 1.30 p.m, followed byAa public service in Greehway United Church at 2.00 p.m. The choir, sang one of his favourite KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs. R. Hopkins of Hensdale, U.S.A,, visited recent­ ly with Mr. and Mrs. A. Mc- Murtrie. Mr. and Mrs. David Ryckman of Pollock, N. Dakota, are visit­ ing relatives in the vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Shipman and family of Exeter were day visitors with Mr. and H. Jones. Recent Mrs. A. and Mrs. family of , . , _ and family of Varna, Mr. John Gackstetter and Mr. Gackstetter, Zurich. The W.A. of St. United Church' here the banquet of the Tuckersmith Federation of Agriculture in the Kensall evening, served. Quite tended the Hay Township Fed­ eration of Agriculture banquet in Zurich last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and Grant visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon West­ lake of near Bayfield. Mrs. R. M. Peck spent last week with her daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elliot, of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. R. Torrence of Porters Hill were recent visitors With Mr. I-I. Jean Ivison. Miss Mabel few days last in Hensail. The congregation of St. An­ drew’s United Church here are holding their annual meeting on Tuesday evening, January 30. A good attendance is hoped fol’. Wins Oil Mr. Nelson Hood was lucky enough to be the winner of five gallons of oil at the Johxl Deere show in Exeter on Friday eve­ ning last. Sun- Mrs. visitors with Mr. Gackstetter were Gordon Westlake Bayfield, Mrs. P.Love and Mr. and Edward Andrew’s catered to Town Hall, on Friday Around 200 plates were a number from here at- Ivison and Miss Whiteman spent a week with friends hymns, “I’m a Child of the King”. Interment was made in Parkhill Cemetery. Dwayne and Kenneth McLinchey assisted the grand-children iff carrying the floral tributes and the pallbear* ers were Woodburn, . Rrophey, James Eagleson and and Wilmer McLinchey. Lisle and Emerson Lloyd and Arthur pro- out, the 41 &1 F GEORGE ANDERSON Now living in Detroit with his daughter. Old timers will reme­ mber him as a ball player and in later years an umpire. He was a tinsmith for years with Hugh Spackman and later with B. W. F. Beavers. He was quite proficient at pitching horse-shoes and foi* years was a familiar figure on the lawn bowling greens. from Hensail village. Dan the West, but song. At last Frank asked her to go to the church with hjm. “I can’t” she said, “I have a date with Dan.” “Why didn’t you hear about Dan?” Frank asked. “His aunt died and Dan had to take his mother over to nei* sister’s." “Well, in that case I’ll go with you.” said Katy. Frahk said he hustled home, the stock got a quick feed that night, He hitched the horse and in the cuttex* arrived early to take Katy foi* a ride before go­ ing to church, the main reason to get there before Dan. On the way they met Dan. thought she recognized him Frank said it was someone and the two then went church. Dan was pretty mad it wasn’t till a week after that he learned the truth. The lady but else to and Lakeview Chicks For 1951 JACK GAISER, DASHWOOD — 77% Average 'production for 12 days immediately after blood test (accurate count on birds). 603 Eggs from 748 Rhode Island Reds. 71% Average Production on Leghorns, same period. 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