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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1973-06-28, Page 93Section 1, Pane 5 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE JUNE ?8, 1973 a 1,4e4. RAKE AND CRADLE FACTORY - In the early 1870's, Ambrose Cottle's Rake and Cradle Factory was located on London Rd. south in Exeter, Mr. Cottle ran the business with his brother George, and as the wares in front of the factory illustrate, it was thriving. Later, Ambrose Cottle ran a cooper shop, a planing mill and a cider mill in Exeter, and he also built several homes on Ann St. The Long Green Line . brings people to Exeter from throughout Western Ontario People arriving or departing at Exeter's northern limits, may be excused for thinking on occasions that the John Deere factory is located here. The "long green line" of farm machinery is often sizeable. The reason is that Huron Tractor is one of the largest John Deere dealers in Western Ontario. Farmers come many miles to purchase equipment fr-om us, because they know there's a good chance we'll have what they want in stock. That's important to farmers, and that's why Huron Tractor has those "long green lines". Farmers also come to Huron Tractor because they know they're specialists in farm equipment. The staff know what their equipment will do, and after assessing what job the farmer wants done, they can make recommendations to suit his needs. After all, there's nothing more disappointing than finding out your invest- ment has resulted in a machine too small for the job, or too big. The third reason why there's a "long green line", and why the line dwindles quickly, is the fact that Huron Tractor is known for its service and parts departments. While John Deere equip- ment doesn't break down very often problems can arise and there's nothing more aggravating or costly than "down time" to a busy farmer. He can't afford it! That's why Huron Tractor keep a full range of parts on hand and why they've have skilled mechanics ready to service your needs . .. when you need them. The third reason why there's a "long green line", and why the line swindles quickly, is the fact that Huron Tractor is known for its service and parts departments. While John Deere equip- ment doesn't break down very often, problems can arise and there's nothing more aggravating—or costly than "down time" to a busy farmer. He can't afford it! That's why Huron Tractor keep a full range of parts on hand and why they have skilled mechanics ready to service your needs . .. when you need them. Drop in and see "the long green line" and talk to the men who KNOW HOW to assess your requirements and keep your equipment on the job. for Service AFTER the sale, farmers KNOW they can rely on us! uIRan 110 IFIAIMT113R1 EXETER LIMITED 235-1115 Opening in Blyth to serve our good friends to the north. Best Wishes for a Bang-Up Centennial Celebration Morenz vs Siebert at Exeter arena V JOTTINGS BY JMS Nov 29, 1962 The account below is a flash- back to the days when Exeter was at its peak in hockey when Howie Morenz, of Stratford, who became Canada's outstanding player in the Hall-of-Fame, and Babe Siebert, of Zurich, who rose to fame with the Montreal Maroons, first locked horns in a home-and-home game between Exeter-Zurich and Stratford. It was in 1921 when the Exeter- Zurich team had won the OHA intermediate championship that the team met, Stratford in the NI-IA senior group cham- pionships. The first game was played in Exeter and the home team won by the score of 6 to 4, The return game at Stratford was reported as follows; The Exeter-Zurich hockey team lost the NHL group to Stratford in one of the fastest games of hockey played on the Stratford rink this season. The score was 6.2, Stratford winning the round by two goals. The fans went down from this community by special train, about 200 strong going by way of ▪ Clinton. It was a jolly bunch of rooters that parted with a lot of hard cash to meet the Grand Trunk financial obligation, but few regretted it. The special arrived in Stratford shortly after seven o'clock and the fans went straight to the rink where a section had been reserved for them. When the players appeared on the ice in their green and gold uniforms they were accorded a great reception. In the first period the Exeter- Zurich team struck a fast pace and time after time they shot on the Stratford nets only to be turned aside by Malone in goal, The first goal was scored by Stratford and before the end of the period the visitors had tied the score. • The second period was a real battle and the fans were treated to some brilliant hockey. McGeough in the Exeter-Zurich goal gave a good account of himself. Twice he met one of the Stratford forwards lonehanded and turned the puck after the defence had been passed. The second period ended with Stratford two up in the game and the teams tied on the round. In this period, Bertram, the Exeter- Zurich left-winger, was injured and Babe Siebert took his place. The fans were at top-notch of expectation when the final period opened to decide the winner of the NHL group. Both teams started strong but the Stratford team SERIOUS DRINKERS By R.N. CREECH Former editor of Advocate A few of the old timers took their drinking seriously and really made a job of it, But was that surprising when whiskey was 30 cents a gallon wholesale. Men were the only ones who went inside a barroom and women didn't drink, but they did not wear the pants either. At a certain trial on a charge of selling liquor illegally one old timer was asked whether he drank whiskey or water. To this question he replied that he would not say whether it was "aqua fortis" or "aqua pura". Exeter Times, Feb. 6, 1879 NEW BELL RINGER - Mr. R. • Welsh who has rung the town bell ever since it was purchased has retired from the position, and Mr. S. Ford now pulls the string which gauges the working hours of the mechanics and labourers of the town. We hope "Uncle Sam'' will keep as good time as his predecessor. showed to the best advantage. Morenz, at centre, was easily the fastest for the Stratford team. He was a recruit from the junior to strengthen the Stratford team and he scored three of the six Stratford goals. The fast pace set by the Exeter-Zurich players in the first two periods was not maintained in the third. Sid Rankin, of London, a Stratford Old Boy, handled the bell and he showed that his heart was with the old town, Exeter- Zurich drew the heavy end of the decisions. The local fans were disap- pointed, but not down-hearted. The teams played with only one sub. The lineup for Exeter-Zurich were: McGeough, goal; defense, Hindmarsh and C. Hoffman; forwards, Hoffman, Robinson, Bertram; sub, Siebert. At the Exeter game Dick Harness was the goal-keeper.