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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1915-2-18, Page 1The new tariff makes everybo y pay something to provide money for the war. British airmen raid German positions RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Now is the time to renew your subscription to The Advocate Help the editor by reaewingearly Help yourself by getting alive Pa- per. Help the community, by giv- ing us all the News. TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR wow. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1915 4•00surramseretome CLUBBING When renewing your Advocate reroember that we club with att the Cav Daily, Weekly, and the: Monthly papers and periodicals, Get the benefit of these clubbing. rates. Cali in and see us. SANDERS & CREECH TAMAN'S Stock Sale For two weeks we will Slaughter Ordered Clothing Ready Made " Ready Made Pants Winter Under- clothing Scarfs Hats & Caps Ties Gloves Braces, Etc. Arrow Collars a Specialty W.W.TAMA TAILOR The War Summary THURSDAY Russia claims that the Germans must have lost tens of thousands cf men in six days fight on the Vistula. In the Carpathians the German los- see yesterday were stupenduous, the dead alone being several thoueandS, whit c the captured 69 officers, 5200 men and 18 machine guns. At anoth- er point 1500 men have been captured. Allied airmen destroyed a vast quaatity of German war supplies at Dusseldorf The British army is to be :aised to. 3,000,000 men. Bulgaria. it is reported, has receiv- ed a loan. of 30 million dollars from Germany and Austria. British aviators bombarded Adria- nople. in Turkey and destroyed con- siderable of the fortification, Certain newspapers of Pretoria have published a report that Lieut. -Col. S 0, Moritz, the Boer officer, who has been, at the head of the rebellion movement in South Africa, nas been executed by the Germans for treach- ery The entire creev of a Zeppelin which has been missing for four 'lays was drowned when the airship fell in the North Sea off the coast of Den- mark during a storm, it is reported at Friedrichshave,n, Details of the disaster have not been received. The Russians claim that rhe Ger- mans have been using poisoned bullets FRIDAY Russia's daily war bill is $7,000,000 German, Admiralty has issued or- ders that neutral ships shall not be interfered with if they are not sus- pected of carrying contraband but that every British ship will be sunk. Thirty-five German soldiers were kille0 in, one of the Antwerp forts last Fridav by a bomb dropped by British airmen. Germany was advised that the Unit- ed States "would be constrained to hold the Imperial Government to a strict accountability" for such acts of it naval authorities as might i esult in the destruction of American ves- sel; or the loss of American, lives: Premier Asquith explained in Par- liament that appraxitnately 60 per cent ear the wounded already had re- eoveree and were fit far service. Eight hundred German deserters have fled into Holland. SATURDAY 34 British airmen, raided German positions in Belgium and did great damage to fortifications, railway lines, and gun positions, and all returned safely. Prince Albert, son of King George, has returned to his ship after an op- eration for appendicitis. The Canadian expeditionary force is now safely landed in France. Berlin is again celebrating a mar- velleue victory (?) in. East Prussia -- because forsooth, they have caused - the Russian advance guard to. fall back It is about time they under- stood that when. the Russians fall backit is a sign of coming victory for the Russians. The Audacious, one of Great Brit- ain's finest and most powerful battle- ships, which was reported to • have been, sunk some months ago off the north coast of Ireland, is now said to have been fully repaired and i eady to join the great fleet. NMONDAY A Turkish force of 200 under Ger- man, officers wars captured or killed to a man near the Suez. While holding the Germans before N.Varsaw the Ru,s'sians are making the .., ,Germans shift ;their forces around & FURNISIIER from one point to another and al- lawirnt- them to gain nothing. Ne Busillers Opelliill Motto Honest Value. Reasonable Prices yirpti .to ANNOUNCE, TO THE PUBLIC THAT I WILL OP- EN A FIRST-CLASS SHOE SHOP FULLY' EQUIPPED WITH THE . 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WEDNESDAY 4e British and French airmen raided the German po4tions in Belgium, do- ing grea' damage. Canada's first contingent are now all is: France. German' is making some heavy threat against Italy. Greece has mobilized 20000 troups, Princess Pats casualties now total 100 . killed and wounded. The British repulsed a heavy attack at Ypres • Great Britain can finance the war for five years on the interest on her foreign investments. EXETER COUNCIL The Council met in the Town Hail Friaay evening, Feb. 12, Minutes ol previous meeting were read and ton - finned A communication was received 'roan D. S. ,Taylor re. license for naol table and same was filed. Beavers—Harding—That Wm. Hard - lag's business tax at $2.90 on scales he remitted.—Carried. By-laws confirming the nppoint- ments were read the necessary num- ber of times and finally passzd. Mr. Wexler waited on the Council re outside men buying junk, etc., in the town. and paying no business tax, statin n that they did the same in St. and the council there took action, outtimi, a stop to it and. why Jot Ex- eter? Beavers—Hind—That the ,natter of charging a license to men pthering junk be referred to the special coin- mittee,—Carried. The communication from Dr. Quack- enbush which was, deferred at the last meeting of the council for urther consideration was disposed of )y the following resolution Beavers—Hind—That the Medical Health Officer be paid. 350 salary for the ycar 1915 and we would r ecom-: mend that he do not attend the On- tario Health Officers' Association. to be heli in. Peterboro' in May.—Carried A communication was received from • .EI E. Huston, chairman of 'he Board of Health .asking the Council to, make an allowance of $15 .'or his services Hin,d—Roulstan—That. the thairman of the. Board of Health be ;aid a salary of $10 per annum.—Carried. Beavers—Harton—That the 2.eeve be instructed to procure a wrist xatch to, be presented to Private Fred Mal- leti is in training at Londoil with the 3rd contingent, ;n ecogni- tion ot his patriotism; and ',hat the same be presented to him on his next visit home.—Carried, Rouiston—Beavers—That there be gieen the Band a grant of $175, free room fuel and light in the Town Hall fol Band purposes, and that they in return be asked to give 20 opera air concerts during the seasen. —Carried Report of Finance Com.—We ommend accounts as referred to us at last council meeting be ;aid. Beavers—Harton—That the accounts be „paid as follows. :—Bell Telephone Ca. cemetery ,and town, $5.80; joneS & Ma • 60c.; G. Crawley livery, $4; W Harding error, $2.90; Advocate $35.72: W J. Bissett, pt. salary, $43.75 T...B Carling do., .333.33; J. lard, do, $37.50; Dickson & Carling $2.35; E. Christie, P. 0. box, and postage $.6,25 S Hanford „snow plowing, $10.05; H. Rtsmohr do., 312.30; Jackson Manf'g Co. re. R. Pickard building„ $300.00; T Sanders labor, $1,40; S. Sanders do. -31.40 G. Taylor, do., $3,28; 'W, H Levett gasoline, $9.60. The Hydro Commission writes as follows :—Re. Hydro -Electric to Ex- eter.—Some time ago we wrote you advising that we were figuring on the best means of supplying Exeter with hydro power, and had prepared an estimate based on feeding Hensall, Exeter and surrounding district hy a line at ,or near Seaforth. We have now asked far an estimate, to be pre- pared, based nin feeding Exeter., -len- sail and surrounding district, ay a line from St. Marys, taking into ac- count the available load at Kirkton, Woodham and Granton. As soon. as this estimate is completed we will he able to give you comparative erices with our suggestions. We can as- sure you that the subject of zupply- ing hydro -power in your district is receiving very careful attention, and we hope to be able, to ,SalibMilt priceS soon enough to enable your munici- pality to vote on the necessary by- laws in time to allow us To start construction as soon as feasible in 'flu, spring We are aware that your franchise with the peesent lighting company expires in December of this year and we will base our work ac- corclinglY T. B. Carling, Clerk CLANDEBOYE DEATEL.--George Lewis of Claud- ebaye died on Thursday, at Victoria Hospital Lbruclon geliewing an oper- ,eratiau. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock to Nein Cemetery, second concession McGillivray. The late Mr. Lewis conducted a general store at Clandeboye for the past five years. He warm 58 and is survived by his wife and one daughter DID h. SCHOOL TO BE REMODELLED Only a fair number of people at- tended the public meeting in the iTown Hall on Monday evening to hear school matters discussed. The School Board proposed to pend $7000 in, improvements to the school a& after consultation with the vil- lage conned came to the conclusion that the council would pass a by-law to raise the amount if the ratepayers at a public meeting expressed approv- al. without a vote of the people. 'The meetine without a dissenting vote did approve. and passed the following mation,— W J Hearnan—C. B. Snell — That this meeting ask the 'coun- et! to pass a by-law without a vote of the people, to issue le- bentures to be spread over a. terns of 15 or 20 years, to raise $700t, for improvements to elle school building.—Carried, The ratepayers having sanctioned the expenditure the council we now understand will pass the by-law, and the work will be done this titnrner. 'Chairman S. Martin, F. W. Glad - man and A. E. Fake far the Board explainf.d the object of the meeting, the condition of the school as to lighting heating and rooms, the re- quirements of the Educational depart- ment to secure the grant of sver $3300also. the plans devised to, ic- mode\,the budding Put in a new *leat- Me system etc,; all of which as been repeatedly stated in this paper during the past two years, since it has been under consideration. Reeve Taylor, and Councillors Hind and Roulston agreed that the nee: of the improvements was great, approved of the plans, and said it was just a matter for the people to say how the money should be raised. Mr. Taylor adding that he hoped the de- lebentures would be taken up at par, Clerk Carling also ,,.poke in apmoval. Numerous questions were aske,.; and answered. On being asked to speak Rev. D. W Collins condemned the building very severely, gave an interesting tal- .lres:.. on the revolution in education which was now taking place, and ad- vised a brand new school, BOYS --- nw Empire is calling yon, Why claret yougo? And ho kb up you head; Come weal or come woe, Heroes are wanted, not hearts of dread Surely You're not hiding under the. bed. IKitchener's calling you— Wants you, right now— All the man in you, To fight in this raw; Get your guns ready, also same lead, Heroes don't tarry !n under the ted. Canada's calling you, Wants yon to go, Why are you so Unaccountably slow; Your King and your country Will triumph, no doubt, And victory will be Proclaimed with a shout But Britain. might paint some more map red, If you. would come out from under the bed. Boys don't stifle the cellar yottr heart In this great struggle you have apart The fight before may be long and grim But Britains can only fight to win. Came rally round the National flag With never an one behind to. lag; 'May it never be tho't and never be said That a Canada man was under the bed. —H. G. K., Exeter, Ont. BIRTHS Hicks—In Centralia on Feb. 16, to Mr are] Mrs. A. Hicks, a son. Doyle—In McGillivray, 12th con., cn Feb 8 - to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Doyle. a sant MARRIAGES --- King.—Whiteford.—At the James St. parsonage an Feb. 17, by Rev. Mc- Alister Mr. Wilbur King of Ham - iota Man. son of Mr. James King , Forest to Miss Ettie 'Whiteford daughte- of lqr. and Mrs. William Whiteford of Exeter. Stade—Steinbach—In Zurich,- Feb. 10, by Rev:, A: L. Miller, R. Stade, har- ness maker of Zurich, to Miss Laura Steinbach of Zurich. ' Willert—Vialper—At the home of the bride's parents Mx. and Mrs. Casper Wolper, on Feb. 10th by Rev. W.C. Miller, Miss Luella Wolper to Mr. Irvin Willert, af near Dashwood. Flaxbard—Brenner—At Dashwood, (-n Feb. 10th by Rev. E. Graupeer, Miss Bertha ,Brenner, of Dashwoad to, Mx. Henry' Flaxbard, of Zurich. Snowden—Penhale—In Stanley town- ship, on. February 10, Olive, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pen - bale, ea 'Thomas M. Snowden. DEATHS Middelton—In Goderich Township on Fed 7th, Bertha M. Hayter, wife Dr Mr John R. Middleton, aged 28 years 4 menths and 3 days, Reid—In. Clinton an Feb 10th tticer- Clark, beloved wife of Mr. Chas H. Reid, oif Brucefield, aged 34 years 9 months and 12 days. Symons—In- St. Marys, on Feb. 9th' Mary Ham, widow at the late C. Symons, aged 82 years, 2 months. Tunner.—In Seaforth on Friday, Feb. 5th, 1915, Ellen. Turner, relict of the late jo.htt Turn r , aged 73, Automobile Agency Oakland Oldsmobile Cadillac Hupmobile I have taken the agency for this district for the above. Automobiles and intending purchaws will do well to con- sult me regarding the machines 1 represent, These machines are leaders and the prices are reas.. onable. M. M. DOYLE, Exeter Exeter Bargain Store February Sale Only 18 Overcoats left to be sold at cost price 5 pairs men's wool sox for $1,00 5 pieces dress goods regular 50e. for 25c yd. 40 sweaters, ladies, misses, roans and boys at Ili off regular price.. 14 ladies black underskirts at half price, 5 cbildrens coats worth $3 for $1.00 each. Men's heavy sox and felts at wholesale price. Women's felt rubbers 70c a p.ir. Braces, neckties, gloves at wholesale price. Try us for your next pair of shoes or rubbers. B. W. F. Beavers. E SOLVED THAT OUR PRICES WONT FRI6HTEN You. THEY ARE FAIR PRICCS OUR, SUITS WERE MARRED RIGHT WHEN WE 4OT THEM. COKE IN AND LET WitSHOW YOU. WE i<NOIAT WE'VE GOOD C LOTH I NG eX 0 Big reductions on all Ladies' and Men's Fur Collared Coats 15 PER CENT. DISCOUNT on all Bays' and Men's Cloth- ing. Buy your suit this month and save money FLEECED LINED UNDER- WEAR 40 cents., Penman's make Men's Shirts and drawers each 4o cents. WHITE WAISTS EACH 50c, Worth in the regular way $1.00 and $1,25. 12 yds 10c. FACTORY COT TON for $1..00 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT on all Boys' and Men's Over - Coats You save dollars by buy- ing your overcoat this month. 8 FOR ZSc,—Ladies' hem- stitched handkerchiefs, good size and a splendid quality lawa. FLANENLLETTE !BLANK- ETS —11-4 Ibex blankets 1.45 12-4 Ibex blankets 1.55 LETTE for $1.00 11 Yds. 36 inch FLANNEL 1000 yards NEW PRINTS at 83 cents. 15 Per cent. Off any DINNER OT TOILET SET, SEE WHAT A SAVING 'THIS MEANS FOR YOU. Look over this list 6 bars Comfort Soap 25c. Shredded Wheat per pkg. 10c 4 bottles hest extracts 25c Royal Yeast per box 3c. Forest City Baking Bow- . der a sealer 20c', 3 cans Corn, Peas and Tomatoes 25c. 3 pkgs Kellog's Toasted Corn Flakes 25c. 3 lbs. best cleaned aurrants loft 25c. 2 lbs 'be'st 'Pa king Soda 2 cans good pink salmon 25c, 3 pkgs lOc. aintnonip. 25e J. A. STEWART i..ao P--ITC)N N E 16