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Exeter Advocate, 1914-3-19, Page 1- RENEW OUR SUBSCRIPTION Now is the time to renew your subscription to The Advocate Help the editor by renewing early Help yourself by getting alive pa- per. Help the cantmenity by giv- ing us all the News. TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR EXETER, ONTARIO, T-HJRSDAY, MARCH 19 1914. POMO Wheri renewing your Advot°at re ember .that we club with all the City' Dail,. Weekly, and the Monthly, papers and periodicals, Get tine benefit .of these clubbing rates. Call In and see us. SANDERS & CREECH. Hydro R dial to the East should make toward the improvement of conditions ` in this district SEE THAT YOUR NAME .IS ON, Local Items The assessors are note on their rounds an the various municipalities, It is :themrn.nifest duty of every per- son entitled to a vote to see that his name and his qualification are prop- erly placed on the assessment roll, no matter what ,his status may be. Do not depend on some other person looking after it for you; do it yourself and .do at now. Elections area won and lost by perfect aind imperfect lists, and your vote and loss of your vote might win or lose an election for your party, It is altogether probable that a gen- eral election will be decided on the voters lists to be prepared from the assessment rolls now being compiled so that it essentially necessary that. the Lists should be full and correct; Thin Warning applies to Grits and Tories alike. FIRE AT BRUSSELS. Brussel Mch. 12.—Fire in the pick- ing room of the Brussels- woolen mills did about $300 damage about 11 o'clock to -day. Fortunately this part ou` the works was in a frame wing apart. from the main brick building, which fact greatly assisted the bri- gade in controlling the flames, J. T Wood .as, the proprietor of the indus- try, About 20 hands are employed TAMAN'S Clothes That Hold Their Shape TAMAN CLOTHES ARE AL- WAYS TAILORED RIGHT—THEY HOLD THEIR SHAPE. NO PART IS STINTED THE "UNSEEN" PARTS ARE TAILORED AS COR RECTLY AS THE PARTS SrOU SEE WE CAN PLEASE TH1± MOST PARTICULAR DRESSER WITH TAMAN GARMENTS., IF W1 FAIL WE RETURN EVERY DOLLAR • WE ARE SATISFIED WITH NOTHING LESS THAN YOUR COMPLETE SATISFA C- �sI'iOlv''. DROP IN AND HAVE A LOOK AT THESE NEW SPRING STJITINGS Furnishings OUR SPRING FURNISHINGS ARE HERE. SEE THEM— g p. S rin Hats in £he newest styles, also shirts ties, collars, etc. TAILOR The dog poisoner got after two more dogs last week, i:hose of C. Heywood a.od H, •Bissett. Local Option. beer, or two -per -cent, beer does ,not seem to be, a success so think the hotel keepers. of Teesee water who have been fined for sell - in; it because when analyzed it showed more than, two per cent, of alcohol. The brewers claim that when shipped it was alright.The hotel - keeper understood it would bear 'in- spection. The explanation appears to be thea the beer undergoes a further fermentation after it is bottled and so gets, outside the law. Is the hotel keeper to blame, and who should' pa.y the Baal The. Qatari() Good Roads, Associa- tiot, will memorialize the provincial government to pay half the cost of new roads in the 'counties, instead -ot one-third the cost as at present, and to bear the whole cost of making trunk roads; also to tax automobiles according to their horse -power at the rate of fifty -cuts a horsepower for machines equipped with engines of twentyhorsepower and less, seventy- five coats a horsepower for those be- tween twenty and thirty horse -power and one dollar a horse -power for ma- chineswith engines of greater than thirty horse -power. DIED IN THE WEST.—Word was received here last week of the death o,+ March 4th *at Whitewood, Sask,, of a former resident of Usborne Tp. in ti e Person, of Humphrey Dayman, at the, age of "73 years. Deceased mar- ried Miss Keziah Westcott, daughter of the late Henry Westcott, of the 3rd Concession of Usborne, and .he wits a grown up family survives. They wen' west several years ago. FIELD CROP COMPETITIONS.: — The Government has increased the grant for this purpose this year to $24.500 These competitions were in augurated in 1907 with only ten soc- ieties and a grant . of $1000 for the work. The increasing of the grant yea, by ,year shows that the people appreciate the benefits and that the Government is alive to the best inter- ests of the farmers. - There are few departments of agricultural work cap- able . of greater beneficial results, We would like to see a greater interest taken ire theseecarnpetttions by''' the people of this district. MARRIED.—A quiet but pretty weddiae took place on March llth, at the home of Mr. Heckman' Whet- stone Anderson, when Miss Violet Dilung daughter lter of Mr. Henry Dr 1- ling of Exeter became"the bride of Mr. Frank Martin, son of Mrs. Martin of Anderson. The ceremony was per- formed in. the presence of a few of the relatives by Rev. R. C. Burton of Kirktori, The bride who was dain- tily gowned in ca-eam silk, and carried a bouquet of roses, was given away by her father. After the ceremony and congratulations a sumptuous wed- ding dinner was partaken of, The young couple, after a short 'rip to London and Toronto will reside on the groom's fine farm at Anderson. Congratulations and best wishes are exteaded to them. BROTHER DEAD.—Mr. 'Wellington" Johnii received word_ last week of the death of his brother, W. T, Johns, which event took place at Early Branch .,South Carolina; on March 7th. Death was clue to a coinplication of diseases, he having been ill a long time Mr. Jobos was a native of Ex- eter and went to the States . many years ago. The last time he was here was when his father, the late David Johan died in 1897. Since that Bine it was not known where he was liv- ing. He has however, been living in South Carolina and Florida. The Hampton; County Guardian of Hamp- ton; S. C., says of him,—"While in Hampton Mr. Johns was one of the Ieading business men and a most pro- gressive citizens, He ran a jewellry and general notions store, was pro- prietor of the bottling works, a big stockholder in the telephone company and owner of the Farmer's, Review, a newspaper. He is survived by his' wife formerly Miss Masterman.''- DEATH :OF MRS. HOLMAN.—Mrs. George W. Holman., wife of the Prin- cipal of Egmondville Public School died at their home on Tuesday, March. 10tH, after 'a Fingering illness of three years borne with heroic fortitude and cbristia,n hopefulness, lefts. Holman's name, was Jennie McCurdy, and she. was the youngest daughter of the late Arcbibald. McCurdy, of Usborne township; Huron Co., where she was bar t itt 1860, and where: she was mar- ried to her bereaved husband, in Oc- tobe , 1880 by the Rev. Colon Fletch- er, M A. Besides' her husband and. four children, Wilmot, Gordon, Sadie and Rena, she leaves to mourn her. early death three brothers, Archibald Thomas and James, of Usboirie,'and aria sister, °Mrs, Joseph Orr of Brant- ford Mrs. Holman was a woman o1 excellent qualities and fully ,shared in til s responsibilities of her husband, wh has been prominent in Municipal arid educational affairs in Hurop Co, for many years, having been clerk of Usborne' township for several years, County. Auditor and Secretary -Treas- urer and President of both East and Wet( Huron Teacher Associations, The funeral' took .place from Egniond- ville to Exeter cemetery on; Friday last Rea Colin Fletcher officiating ai the grave, The ina,ny fries -telt extend sympathy: to the bereaved husband and children, 'Mrs: Bowers of Ingersoll is visit - St • 1ze ' sister Mrs. R. G, Selden. Mr Riichard. Murphy had a large delivery of Massey -Harris farm im- plements on Tuesday. Mr Geo Case of Toronto is Tlere this week owing to the illness of his mother who is very sick. Mr Thos, Snell and family are .mov- ing this week from London to :Exe- ter to reside. We welcome them to Exeter Editor A, ' E. Brethren of the Goder- ich Signal was a pleasant caller on The Advocate on, Wednesday, . when dowse to the Hydro. Radial Meeting, Mir Bradwin is recovering from . an illness of three months duration, EXETER SCHOOL BOARD, Meeting of the Board held in the Town Hall, Monday, IVIarcb 16th, with all members present. The foliowing is the order of business duly submitted an i approved. Per chair mieutes of previous meet- ing, Reports of Cones.—Wool-25 cords received, 25 more on order; Supplies—Essentials for medical °in- spection • Building Com,—Tentative plans for proposed alterations; Inspec- tor—Report of H. S. Section; Princi- pal H S. attendance Senior Form 28 Znd Form 22, Junior 43, average 89; Lower Form .exams. in process; Ex- ams an, energizing factor in pupils work; Fire drill nommenc d ? Spring work in yard being prepared for, Promotion exams. in, the P. S. section bents_ arranged for to make room fox new primary pupils. Per F. W. Gladmaa and F. Wood that the Inspector's Report be accept- ed aind submitted to the teachers for consideration. Per A. E. Fuke and R. N. Creech, that •Principal's report be accepted. Pee F. Wood and I. Armstrong, that the plans submitted by the building Com be forwarded to the department for approval. Teacher's Supply—Tem porary supply for Miss Murray's de partment under consideration. Per F. Wood and 1 Armstrong—that the exits wa-noted by the Inspector be advised. Per R. N. Creech and F: Wood—That the following payments be approved.—J, Gregg, school sup- plies phones etc 8 56 • R Gillies woos' $145.75; G. Fahner, 2.00; G. Fal-ner wood 24.25. Per A. E. Fuke -adjournment. J:Grigg, Sec, Crediton Inspector Tom of Goderich made art, inspection of our school Fast Thursday - Feist meld Zwicker are having •heir millinery openings this week, The s•tyier are said to be very becoming this year Our Band boys are hard at work with their practice. They are ;Irak- ink; good progress. No doubt arrange meats will be made later for open-air concerts during the spring :and :sum mer': Lorne Brown is at present raking mediae. treatment in St. Joseph's Hospital . London, His many friends hope he will be benefited 'thereby. Miss Madeline Bertrand has return- ed .home !from Detroit and U'bly, Mich where she has been visiting relatives the past month, • tis Sims has started -a dress -mak- ing shop over the Telephone office. A number from.here attended the Hydro -Electric meeting in Exeter yesterday Albert Wolf has torn down the kitche'r', attached to his residence, and is doing other work to the house whicl, will make quite an improve- ment when completed. Mrs. Mathew Finkbei.�ner's health is improving. Mrs. Daniel Qestteicher is visiting friend'. lea' Dashwood this week. The house and lots owned by the. late Henry Motz- were sold bypub- lic b P lic auction on Monday to . Samuel Brown for $600. This property is easily worth. a $1000, but just,now real estate isn't a very desirable prop ositioa ' St Patrick's Day was observed in town on Tuesday.,Quite a number were seen wearing the green. . he sewing circle met at the home. of Miss .Martha Wind and had a very en- ioyable evening. The tables and rooms were tastily decorated in green with sprig.. of shamrock. The W.M. S. b1 the Methodist church had a soc- ial and a delightful program: after wards Rev. S. R. Knectchel, P. E., of Ber- lin conducted the quarterly services, Stn.. the Evangelical Church last Sun- day Rev. Becker took tip the •,work at the. Dashwood appo'.ntment. •: ,• EXETER COUNCIL A Special meeting of the Council was .held in the Towne Hall on March 12 for the purpose of calling a meet- ing of the different 'municipalitieswith a view to discussing' a, Hydro Radial proposition. acompliance Doyle H rton•=T,hat in compllan e with the request of the Town of God- erich and other municipalities a meet - Sig be held in the Town Hall, Exe ter, on Wednesday. the 18th inst, for the purpose of discussing a Hydro. Radial Railway from Goderich to St. Marys. and Stratford, the meeting to be held at 10,30 a.m, and the clerk to notify the different munisipalities, — Carried Hind—Doyle—That we send two delegates, Messes. Taylor and .Beavers to Ottawa with the western deputa- tion—Carried. T. B, Carling, Clerk USBORNE COUNCIL --o-- Th- Usborne Municipal Council net at the Township Hall, March 7. All the members were present. The min uter of the previous meeting :were real: aind approved. A communication from the Great Waterways Union of Canada was read. and filed. • The following persons were appoint ec' Pathmasters for the current term Div: 1—Alvin Essery, James - Walker eche Wood, John Essery, F. Coates Wm J. Ford Freeman Dobbs, Pheneas Hunter Wm. Moodie, Alvin Dayman, Wesley Parkinson, Wilson Hawkins Wilbtuis- Hunter George N. Williams. FranciJ. Davis. Div. 2—James leckell, James Dick, 3. Rowcliffe Garnet Frayne, Luther Oke Charles Ked'dy Wm. Oke, John Wood. Andrew Gibson, Henry Wes'' lake. Samuel Cann, Edward Knight,T Passmore. John Glenn, Noah Horton, Joseph Stacey. Div, 3—George Earl, Geo, Brock, J. T. Henn Win. H. Delbridge, J.Thom,p son Nelson Gorvett, Robt. Carroll,. Jas Mills *Hiram Copeland, Milton Gre gory ;,Alf Hawkey, John N.Hazelwood Thomas Harrah, P. 'McGee. Div. 4 -John Coward, James Cottle. (leery Passmore, John Bray, James Anderson, David Alexander, Edward Campbell, John McNlcoi; J, T. Flet- cl er Peter. Gardiner, Thos, Road- house John BelIantyne,` Everett Donee; Jolla.Shute, Warren McGill. The clerk was instructed to ,craft By lsiws for the taking of gravel and other material for repair of public roads; and for regulating • the per- formance of Statute Labor, . and fixing the cluties of Pathmastere, A few accounts' were passed and paid after which council adjourned to meet Saturday „April 40 at 1 o'clock, F. Morley, Clerk, Resist temptation, till you conquer it, Renee Ilio appetite and temper the tongue Valoi without cliscretion is . worth 'jut 1„ttle' , Where ;the will is ready, the iaet ,.re l.ght: GOLD WATCH CONTEST.—See advertisement Lai another cantinas of the Gold Watch contest, Centralia Mr. Samson, .�'�TcFalls left oa fues- day for his .borne ire the west, taking with him a carload of horses and set- tler's effects. Mrs. McFalls will roi- low in -a week's time. Mr. T Willis spent Monday on a business trip to St. Marys and Lon- don. Mr Geo. Hicks and S. Andrew un- loaded a carload of posts and wire fence on Tuesday and are prepared to meet the wants of the farmer along these lines. Judging ,by: the many sprigs of the Green that were worn on St. Patricks day our villagers are very loyal to good old St. Patrick. The Ladies Aid Society held the last of their social At Homes for the season. on Tuesday evening at the par sonage The affair was a great eu,c cess as nearly 100 were present. A number of contests of various , kinds were indulged in, and it wasinterest- ing to note the enthusiasm taken by those taking •part. A splendid lunch was served by the ladies, and speech- es and music were in order. The proceeds amouunted to nearly $16. airs Blair had the misfortune on Tuesday to "`fall 'and break her arm. BIG FIRE AT SARNIA Sarnia, Mar. 17th,—The John P. Goodison thresher plant was •martially destroyed by fire, which started et 3 o'clock. this afternoon_ The damage done is estimated at over $200,000. The origin of the blaze is unknown butit is believed that the conflagra- tion was caused by chimney sparks. It started ere ar the storage sheds and spread rapidly to these structures, all of which were totally destroyed. 'n- surance, it is thought, will total about te83,000 Two hundred new threshing mach- ines ready for shipment were consum- ed be tithe flames. By this time the flames were leaping sky high ,tncl spreac rapidly. Several lumber piles were burned. FARMERS ATTENTION HOW TO MAKE FARMING PAL' BETTER IS THE QUESTION! ----- Mr. A. C. Pratt, M. P.P., gave a lecture on, the keynote to this mat- dc.- to the Clinton Club last week arc` the address was so replete with highly valuable information, that if was unanimously conceded, that no greater benefit could be given the rural population, than rot it to be re- peated, Mr Pratt has very kindly consented and he will therefore deliver his lec- ture on "CO-OPERATION” in the Tour Hall Clinton, Saturday, March 11., at 2 p.m. sharp, There will be no charge for admission, for Mr. Pratt is only too ,glad to be of benefit to his fellow fainters. We have too long run our farms in an old groove, ton long have we been at the mercy of the middle -matt. Let there be a large audience to hear Mr, Pratt dem- onstrate how the middle -man can be obvetted and farming made to pay handsome profits, REMEMBER, SATURDAY, MCH. 21 2 p. m,,' CLINTON TOWN HALL Hydro Radial Meeting This Wednesday morning and after- noon a large and enthusiastic Hydro Radial Meeting is being held in the Town Hall, Exeter. Goderich is well represented by Mayor Reid 'aeeve Elliott, County Clerk Lane and sev- eral others while nearly every muni- cipality between Goderich and Strat force is represented,. Large numbers of farmers from Stephen and Tlsborne are also on hand to learn what is be- ing done and are greatly interested, As it is our press . day little can be said in this issue, but we hope to speak further of these matters next week. Dashwood The funeral of the late Mrs. Henry Callfas was held on Saturday 'After- noon and was largely attended, show ing the esteem in which "she was field. Her illness which was of long ' lura - non covered a period of three years. was from neuritis, and caused her pain which was almost =bearable but • ltru out her long illness she never aom- planned. In her home she will be, greatly mussed as she was a model wife and kind -mother. The runera'i service was conductede va n byRev. T.H.r. Grenzebach F b ch ass'sted Rev. 1 .by G. Brows of Zurich' and Rev. S. R. Knecthel of Berlin, Presiding Elderof the; West District. Interment ;ook place in the Goshen Line cemetery. Mr Wesley Gaiser left Monday horn ing for Cupan, Sask., where he has secured' employment. Mx John E. Hoffman left Monday morning for. Tavistock,' he having ob- tained a positien as foreman in Lim- mermausn Bros. factory. Mr John. Kraft is all smiles :his week, a bouncing baby boy Having been born into his ho`e Monday morn tag..• The Ladies' Aid and :the ladies of the Y P. A. are giving a;Box Social next Monday night, A geed time may be looked for. Speak well of your friends; of your enemies say nothing. Needless Waste Of time and energy can be avoided by the use of our Classified. Want Ads. Time and energy represent good dollars in this age. Do not ex- haust them in an aimless starch fir good help. Use our Want Ads. and, the help will come to you. MOORESVILLE. ----o---- Mrs Jean Fraser, who has been ter- iously ill . Of. pleurisy and pnet,tmonia, is improving nicely, --Messrs. James end Chas Fraser of Port Huron have re- turned home, after spending the week wite. their mother. ---Mr. Norman T^xas- er or Wyoming and daughter Tensile, visited Mooresville. -Mrs, Gordon Bloomfield of Belmont and Miss Ol- ive Fraser of Ilderto.n, visited their grandmother last week.—Mr. and Mrs Roy Sirnp,son visited their son, who is in, the hospital in that city, BIRTHS Kraft,—In Dashwood, on March ' 6tlr to Mr and Mrs,` John Kraft, a son,; Bawden—In North Battieford, Sask, o t March 13th, to Mr, acid Mrs. "Jos.. W. Bawden, a son. Lee—At Brinsley, on Mar. 10, to Mr,. and Mrs- Thos. Lee, a son. Sproat -In Tunkersmith, Mar. 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm, ,Sproat, a daughn. ter Schwartzentruber,—in Hay, Bronson Liune Mar. 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwartzentruber, jr., a son. MARRIAGES Martin.—Dilling.-=At Anderson, on March. 11. Frank Martin, to Miss Violet Diking, daughter of Mr. Hen- rvPilling of Exeter. Stveins e on—Her n—InUsborn Usborne, et the home of the brides father, Mr. P. Herr; Samuel Stevenson to Miss Ida Herr, on March 18th. DEATHS i Holman—In Egmondville, Mar. 10th Jennie McCurdy, beloved wife of G. W Holman, aged .53 years and 11 months. Callfas—In Dashwood, Mar, 12, Cath- arine Birk wife of Henry Callfas aged 53 years, 13 days. Brook. -In 'Usborne, on Mar. 13th George Henry Brook,. aged 36 years. 1 month T B. CABLING, Agent, Exeter STEWART'S Where Reasonable Prices Prevail. Spring Suits, Coats, Dresses Waists etc. To fully a,ppreciate the beauty and desirable qualities these goods, it is necessary fo- yot, to see thsan. So take this opportunity of inviting you to pante in and them on. New Spring Millinery To -morrow and the days following our new Spring will be on display in our Show Rooms. Everyotee is come to see the advanced showing Bring along friends. of we try Hats wel- ybur Hole proof Hosiery. P FOR MEN, 'WOMEN AND CHILDREN We are stocking this famous line of..hosie,ry, because we know that whenwe sell, our custornees these goods that they will be satisfied. Slat pair are gtfaranteed for six months oa- new hots are furnished free. Be etre and ask to see them, Wall Paper- nd a Rugs g NEW WALL PAPERS 'NEW ROOM RUGS A few ,rolls of our Wall For almost any size room.— Papers will greatly improve New designs itt Wools, Tap the appearance ef the inter- estries, Etu,ssels, Velvets mad nor of your home: Iiiexpens- Wiltoas. See the Irolorfast ive papers at per roll Matting that is guaranteed not Sc,, 10c., 15c., 20c., 25c, to fade, Sells at per yd. 30c.' J. A. S l wART ll Oli✓'.C'EI.FEE KERS' EXCURSIONS TO MANITOBA, ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN ' Each Tuesday March 3 to Octcber 27, inclusive. Winnipeg and Return - $35.00 Edmonton and Return - 43.00 From Toronto, and Stations West and North of T or ate Toronto. Pro ate fares' P tion from Stations East of Toronto. Return Limit two months. REDUCESETTLERS' FARES (ONE-WAY SECOND CLASS) EACH TUESDAY, MARCH AND APRIL Settlers travelling with live stock and effects should take SETTLERS' SPECIAL TRAIN which leaves West Toronto each Tuesday during MARCH and APRIL afterarrival regular 10.20 p.m. train from Toronto Union Station. Settlers and families without live stock should use REGULAR TRAINS, leaving Toronto 10.20 pm. DAILY. Through Colonist and Tourist Sleepers. Through trains Toronto to Winnipeg and West. COLONIST CARS ON ALL TRAINS. No charge for Berths. Particularsfrom Canadian Pacific Agents or write M. G. Murphy, D.P.A., Toronto. T B. CABLING, Agent, Exeter STEWART'S Where Reasonable Prices Prevail. Spring Suits, Coats, Dresses Waists etc. To fully a,ppreciate the beauty and desirable qualities these goods, it is necessary fo- yot, to see thsan. So take this opportunity of inviting you to pante in and them on. New Spring Millinery To -morrow and the days following our new Spring will be on display in our Show Rooms. Everyotee is come to see the advanced showing Bring along friends. of we try Hats wel- ybur Hole proof Hosiery. P FOR MEN, 'WOMEN AND CHILDREN We are stocking this famous line of..hosie,ry, because we know that whenwe sell, our custornees these goods that they will be satisfied. Slat pair are gtfaranteed for six months oa- new hots are furnished free. Be etre and ask to see them, Wall Paper- nd a Rugs g NEW WALL PAPERS 'NEW ROOM RUGS A few ,rolls of our Wall For almost any size room.— Papers will greatly improve New designs itt Wools, Tap the appearance ef the inter- estries, Etu,ssels, Velvets mad nor of your home: Iiiexpens- Wiltoas. See the Irolorfast ive papers at per roll Matting that is guaranteed not Sc,, 10c., 15c., 20c., 25c, to fade, Sells at per yd. 30c.' J. A. S l wART