Exeter Advocate, 1915-3-4, Page 1The Allies have declared a complete blockade of Germany and Austria.
The Dardanelles are being forced.
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The War Summary
THURSDAY
Britist cruiser Clan McNaughton,
everdtte since Feb, 3, %9 feared lost
with Z50 men,
Renmanie will join the allies 'n ,Ap-
ril.
Threc British flying officers, who
toot; part in recent air raids '.upon Os-
tend, Zeebrugge and Bruges ere re -
parte 1 missing.
Germ a; urgect Aiwa ie-1-lungery
strretreat, to cele to Italy .'ler ltai-
iatt province of Trent anal a portion
of the Istria peni'r nil, with the idem
e keeping Italy neutral at the pros
ent time.
steamer Gotha, ;oactecl
TUESDAY
A British collier rammed and sank
a German: submarine.
Premier A-squith declared en ab-
solute blockade by the Allies of the
enemy's trade of all kinds, He raid
there never was nor ever could be.
a blockade of Brittain, recruiting is
enttrel' ;satisfactory; there will be
no tai of peace until the aims of
the Allies are accomplished.
Spain stands ready to offer 350,000
to tilt Allies.
Reiser ha cut the, northern Ger-
nom 'enriv 3n twp.
a,tem
EXETER COUNCIL
The Council met in the Town Ball
Friday evening, Feb. 26th. Previous
otinnteer eenfirmed.
Ike fallowing ,prices were quoted'
answer to the clerk's letter .asking •
far prices of 4 and ,6 in, water pipe,
Cana liar. Aller, Chalmers Co. $31,00
per ton; National Iron Works $30.40
Gartbshore Thompson Co, ;t32.00. Held
—Harton-»Thu the communications be
referred ta the Fire, Light and Water
Comm ttae.-arried.
Gemnereica.ion receive iron' rhe
Hee Morris Door, Thereat) Con e1,
C.tawa re the 13elgeam Rees' Fend
• Te; same ..0 be Ire^t for tu'uee re-
f erence
el assra..;$enit en -1 kerne, • -rushers
Cor 1914 brow...)ht in their report which
pith rrevisions for the German aux- ehIL .':1) IN DETROIT.—Word wee yea; a its;! ccmPtekensm clot'untent
iliary cruiser %renprine Wilhelm, has ,:c;h' here las; week by relatives Thr tante, Has arleuted on notion:aa
been captured by t British cruiser,der, Jelin Veal; well known to •atony 11:31J+.3% ants 1I•?.rion,
an.1 taken to the Falkland Islands. hire. hail be i killed by a •:n11in; el isra IL E. Huston and \V. D.
It is claimed that prisoners of • war scaIfolst in Detroit. Other than this Weekes ti deputation waited on the
in Germany and Austria now number no particulars have been received. Cowart. cit behalf of the Library
1,033,400' Russians 692,000; French %ice, Veal was horn in the Township Bear l re taking' over of the lighting,
237,000,. Servians 50,000; Belgians 37,-,ef Usborne, but some few years later heating anal caretaking of the New
Library. Beavers--Hartcn--That the
atuatc realit • take over same 'teal be
responsible for :he.,heating and light-
an•.i same to be looked after by
the street ccmmissiotter.--Carried•
Ms W. 5. Cole interviewed the
Ccxz:neV re' trees on the north side of
Jahn Street claiming that they are a
nuisance and asking that they het e-
move.J. Roullston—:-1 1 --That the
clatter Ire dealt weth by the Public
Works Committee, --,Carried
By-law No. 9, appointing air. Maw -
son monthly au ii4o,: had the necess-
ary .readinngs and was finally passed 'u
motion of .T•larton and Hind,
By-law No. 10 to ennower • the
reeve and treasurer to borrow :Honey
on the credit of the tarn was, read
the necessary number of times and
frtall3 passel on motion of Beavers
37#3 Roulaton,
Hind—Herten--That the auditors'
abstract be printed in both papers.
—Carried, •
Re request of Mr. Wexler in re -
.r. -1
e-
; .-1 to imposing a license fee on
nen-resident junkmen, we recommend -
Melt no action be taken. Hind and
Beavers—That same be adopted. C'd.
Reteston_Harton—That a by-law
're e-epare'1 for the purpose of bor-
ea,t'n., 57000 for improvements to
th scbaol, • the debentures to be re -
ale' in fifteen. 'annual installments
bearin; 5 per'ce'nt, an.t that the clerk
eu•horize Messrs. Dickson & Carling
to ?rre ,arn hYelaW.---Carried.
A conuinnteation was received from.
the ,Canadian Fie Underwriters As-
sociatior re Exeter Fire Department,
—"'the inspector found several mat-
ter; on which he has commenteJ -un
favorably and I might draw your ;rar-
ticu'`n:• attention to the fact that
thc auxiliary gas ,engine again took
a Inn_ time to start. •When Inspect -
:el before nearly half an hour elapsed
before it was running and on this oc-
casion the time lost was ;iften min -
fees ane either of the•,e would have
b.en sufficient in case cf fire to stave
added..:: the fire to get hel3w y
encuh to be beyond control. 1 horL
therefore that the inspectors "ec 'zo
m_ 1:latit';< that the engin' should be
run at 1c'tst once a week and tie is in
nro: ea o_:ler will be carried out,
The inspector points out also .hat
the by chants require thorough over,
hauling rand es a water work% ,,'r -
vice for fire protection would be of
no value if the hydrants could , ot'::•
readily used. I trust you will e:
that arrangements are made ;or keep -
int; them in future in better cnrli;
tion. .The chemical extinguisher:, c,
which yvu have two, the in'pectcr
tonne to be useless, and I hope the
r• commendation made with regard to
these will also have attention."
Hina—B aversThat the report of
-the Underwriters' Association b, ac-
cepted and same to be kept • for
future refer.ence,—Carried.
Finance Committee brought in their
report air follows :—We beg to recom-
mene that accounts submitted 10 tis
the last meeting of the "ounce
be pa:d as follows :—T. Hawkins fi
Sots $1.45-; H. E. Huston $10; S,
Hardy $10, J. Senior $10; T. C.
Brook:: .510; Ghe. B. Carling,
coal, , $31 44
erk
01,0: British 19,000,
Th 1 German "blockade" of the
British. Isles has been in effect for
a week with the result that so !'tar
as is known two Norwegian, one
Fa'eneb and six British steamers have
been sunk or torpedoed by submar-
ines with the surprisingly small loss
of our lives. On the other side cf
the account it is a•eported that two
Ge<rrnar, submarines are missing and
that a third had been hit and possibly
Sunk by a French destroyer.
,W. TAMAN
TAILOR
FURNISHER German lost a.rtother Zeppelin in the
FRIDAY
United States has asked •Germany
to +remove the mines and stop auh-
marine attacks on merchantman, and
has asked Britain to allow the im-
port of food stuffs to Germany for
cit jliens. .
Seven German officers were killed
two aeroplanes shot, down and a third
balls damaged by one British airman.
T.he allied fleets have reduced the
Dar3anelle forts and the capture of
Constantinople is within sight.
The ,Canadian contingent has been
in the trenches for a few Jays end
had but few casulties.
Out of 1381. ships .going in ndr out
of British ports since the war began
Germany has sank but seven.
Germany's total of traianed:tnd un •
trained men is 9,998,000.
Germany's losses in the .Least in
three weeks have been 200,000 men,
SATURDAY
Th: French lost a Destroyer by
striking a mine in the Adriatic Sea.
The Turkish Government is prepar-
ing ta flee from the capital 'of Tur-
key es the allied fleet nears that city,
Premier Botha is invading German
South Africa.
War is now costing the Motherland
10 million dollars a day.
The Canadian troops showed real.
dash in their first charge, capturing
the enemy's trenches.
Britain has a .powerful gun to spread
shrapnel under the, water and destroy
submarines.
Another attempt on Warsaw by the
Germans .has been foiled and they are
hurriedly fleeing, leaving prisoners,
cannon and machine guns.
MONDAY
Th:: German submarine U' 9 has
been wrecked near Denmark.
It was announced that the Lurks'
have moved their capital to Asia hIin-
ar. The allies flees fly irom six
Turkish forts. The Turks have evac-
uate r the Sinai Peninsula, This con-
firier the belief Isere that all ..Manger
an invasion of Egypt. is d1ory re-
movea
Austria. has put• the entire .nation
o,t rations.
Great Britain, Franca and :heir :tl-
I..et have advised: neutral countries
that they hol4 themselves at liberty
to stop all shipping to and ;from' Ger-
many and the countries of her allies.
The. American steamer "Dacia" has
been taken by a French cruiser to a
1 French port,
rnev. •1 to Exeter w :h •his parents,
where he c 1 " reel l .i reside *natty
years regime the time of the roller
skating craze, Which was in the
"80's'' the deceased developed 'alto
one of the fastest skaters inn West-
ern Ontario, winning many valuable
prizes, and for a time held the title
of champion of Western Ontario, He
was about 45 yealrs of age,
DIED: IN WINDSOR,—Those New-
ton, a former well-known veselent of
Exeter clic:, in Windsor last week,
For many years Mr, Newton lived
her# awe worked, at his trade ie tailor
From here he moved with .lis ;amity
to Windsor where they have stance re-
sided ales son Ray is a corporal in
the .flrmv Afedicai Corps with the
area contingent at the front ,nd
Previous to his enlisting, had heed in
London. Corporal Newton is now
Presumably in acton:at the rront end
hafeee his father's death was evert-
ed to be near the Miring ine, 4Ir.
Newton died quite unexpectedly .'nd
hie son at .the front knows 'nothing
V .h5, father's illness or death. Phe
deceased leaves a wife and several of
a grown-up family.
Ad,r atic Sea.
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New Business Ope i g
Honest Value. _Reasonable Prices
I WISH TO. ANNOUNCE TO THE PUBLIC THAT. I WILL OP-
EN A FJRST-CLASS SHOE SHOP FULLY EQUIPPED WITH THE
OP-
EN
1'rATEST AND BEST • MACHINERY FOR TfiE .MANUFACTURING &
QUICK REPAIRING OF SHOES, AND WILL BE LOCATED IN EX-
ETER, ON MAIN STREET, ONE DOOR NORTH' e .OF BEDFORD'S
U'ritOCERY. 1 WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS MARCH IST. AND
SOLICIT , A PORTION OF YOUR PATRONAGE IN THIS LINE, AND
PILI. BE GLAD TO QUOTE YOU PRICES ON • MADE -TO -MEA -
URE E SHOES IN WHICH I WILL SPECIALIZE. I WILL. GUAR-
ANTEE SATISFACTION : IN ALL WORK AT SURPRISINGLY LOW
RICJS,
THE FEATURE I AM SURE YOU WILL APPRECIATE IS,—
MY ONE DAY SERVICE. ON REPAIR WORD, AND I AM SURE A
TRIAL. WILL CONVINCE. I + $'.
The Progressive Shoe Shop
DEATH OF M.S. JOHN WHITE.
•—After an illness extending over ,tome
weeks and mainly due to increasing
years there passed; away on Tuesday
at her home here, Mrs. White, relict
of the late John White, at ,he age
of 86 years Deceased was highly re-
spected by all,, and was a faithful
member of Main Street Methodist
Church She came; here many years
ago with Afr, White, who established
the Exeter Times, and has since ae-
sides! here. Mr. White'.died nbout 15
years ago, She is survived by .wo
sons and two daughters, W. J. of
the Immigration Department, Ottawa
John J of Outlook, Sask., Mrs. F. J.
Wickwire and Miss Tilly of Exeter,
The funeral will be held en ,Friday
at 2 p,m, interment in the Exeter
cemetery Funeral private.
RA'7:HER SUDDEN DEATH,—It
was a surprise to many when it was .
anroonce:l that Mrs. Credit: :Stanlake
of the ,Tool nshin of Hay hal, died.
For same little time she had ' orn-
t/lain°r of feeling unwell ,but she Iva;
up and around and able to perform
her houcehol1 and farm duties until
Sunday rnornia,'-; when she was rent
welled to Wee her bed, Medina' alit
was summoned but her condition at
once became alarming anal at about
1Z O'clock 'lio •nday reg.ht she passed
away, the ca,nse c her death being
kidney trouble. The decreased was
born in the Township of Usborne,
brains a, daughter .of the late Samuel
Wilson. She was married about 28
years ago to her now bereft husband
and there was born to the union: three
sons an_i one dasghter, all of whom
stur'niee She also leaves two broth-
ers ani one sister—James in the West
and William in Tuckersmith end Mrs.
Dave' Hutchinson in Stephen. She
wa.. egad. 55' years and 6 rnnnths.
she lived oa the 2nd concession of
Stephen iuntl about .10 months ago,
when Mr. Staulake, moved to +h'erarm
he .purchased in Hey. The funeral
takes place today (Thursday) to the
Exeter Cemetery.
DEATH OPh SI=MON CAMPBELL
—The Leath took place on Friday af-
ternoon Feb. 26.til, of another of the
aged [residents of Exeter, in :he per
son, of Simon Campbell, William et.,
whohad reached, the age, of 75 years
2 day s. Deceased sulffereed a stroke
three years ago, and although he .aad
recovered somewhat, h'e had .:ontiintu-
to far.; in general health since that time
During the winter he had been lin-
able tar go'fax an foot, but had en-
joyed driving to within the last
week . On Friday he was seized ,vitb
a fit p1- coughing while lying on the
Lounge and died in a few 'moments.
Born in :D,alhotusie+, N. S., he ,novel to
tett district when a boy and with his
paretat,s :settled on a farm on Thames
Boatel. ,where lie resided natil .even
yea+Ps, ago• when he retired and moved
to town He was twice married, hest
to Elizabeth Turnbull, and 'ater to
Agnes Pringle, Two daughters by the
first wife survive, Mrs. John Stewart.
f Usboirtve and Mrs. David Hackney
of Regina. ;His, siecand wife survives.
together .with two, sons and, two
c,', aughtears r Arthur on the homestead
Eriware on N. B., Usborne, Mrs. (Dr.)
R a;rnsay ane Miss Vera of Hdamilt.on.
p,eceesed was an honorable and a
s'trra_ghtforwarcl man and a good citi-
zen highly, respec'ted, by all who knew
hint; a Preby.,terian in "religion; and a
LLlyeral art Politics. The funeral which
war: oe a rorivete nature, took palace
Wm.` Snaith., Prop,
Coal, Seed a Produce
Raving taken over the business of W. U. Levett we
purpose handling the carne lilies as our predecessor,
We have just received a shipment of Government
tested No. 1 itandard Clover, Timothy tl rl Alike seeds..
Sole agents for the D L t W
trade solicited.
estle, Rowe ;end. Wood
Sueees )rs to W. R. Ltkat*•t tt
'n'c1nton Coal,. YC60'tlF
Exeter Bargain Store
Spring Shoes
Men's Shoes in Gunn Metal, vice -kid. ranging. in
$425 per pabe
A Pair of 50c.. siox free with every
in; March. The neav Spring Styles areher
rice from $2,50 to
it of Astoria. Sdnoes sold liar
Ladies sS,hoec in all the leading styles and leathers ranging
from $1,75 to $3.Sth pair, Our large stock is sane to have just t
you want.
Just opened this week a carton oe Embroideries worth to -day 15c.
Our price 10c, yard.
OVERCOATS, SWEATERS, NITS & GLOVES at wholesale price
MADE TO MEASURE SUITS.
We have our spring samples for Maxie to Measure Smits ready Son
you,' inspection. ! '
B. W. P. Beavers
price
shoe
FIRE AT SEAFORTH
About midnight on_Sunday last lire
was discovered in Winter's furniture
store The stock valued ,at about
$800 was a total loss; insurance 5500,
Bell's billiard andpool tables next
door were partly 'destroyed by water.
The 'origin of the fire is said to be
from a stove door beiing forced open
by coal gas, allowing fire to fall' to
the f'lo'or.
BIRTHS
Catrin—ln Exeter, Feb. 25th, to Mr.
and Mrs. Sylvanus J. V. Cann, a
daughter Lillian Margaret,
Coles—In Rolgerville,:' on Feb. 26, to
1r and Mrs. Wan. Coles, a son.
MARRIAGES
Leadhazn—Makins—In Trivitt Memor-
ial Church, on March 3, by Rev. D.
W, Collins; Mr. E. S. Leadham of
Port Rowan to MLss ICathlyn Mak-
inks of Exeter.
DEATHS
$tanlake,—In Hay, on,'M'arch.'1st, Sar-
ah Wilson, wife of Cr'eclic, Stanlake,
age.; 55 years and 6 months.
Kochems—At-Zuriich, on Feb. 19, Val-
entine Kochents, aged 57 Fears, 2
months ane 20 days.
Jaceiie-At Salable Line,ida 80 yesn Feb.
15 Mrs. jacobe, aged.
Wh-ta In Exeter, Mar. 2, Mrs. John
W bait e aged ' 86 years.
Canzvbell—In Exeter, Feb. 26th, Sim -
cal Tuesday to Exeter cemetery. on Campbell, ager. 75 years, 2 day:,.
RESOLVED
We sS?`AND+ aENtr t 4
ouR, coops AND WE
MAKE GoD ON EVERY
DEAL— OUR. G oQPS
MAKE CP . e Too
CARE TO GET THAT
KIND
GOOD
SHOHS Cf2IO M5:121:.L
FOR ,MIEN
Try a pair of our easy fitting
cushioned soles shoes. If you
once we ar them, you will 1>e a
regular customer.
S'I.A.RT HATS FOR MEN
A shipment of men's ;oft and
stiff hats has arrived. Styles
are a decided change end we
feel supe you will like them,
NEW SHIRTS FOR MEN
See the splendid assortment
of the new shirts that
we have to show you: Prices
$1.00..41.25, $1.50.
MEN'S RUBBER BOOTS
Yoa will want a pair for the
wet sloppy wearther. We sell
"Miner" rubbers. Every pair is
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
LINOLEUM•...
The ptatterns are new. The
quaitty is Nelms. They coarse in
2 3, and 4 yard widths. Make
your [selection now, and have
it laid when you are ready for it
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VASSAR SHOES
FOR I,..A.DIES
,v
Showing the advance
Styles with dull, colored
blacir cloth tops, They
comfortable fitters.
ng
or
are
HABUTAI SILK
In white only. This is the
best washable silk that has ev-
er been pert an the market. Try
Ta waist length of it. 36 in. wide
at per yard 75c,
12 YARDS FACTORY for $1
\Me bought this at the old
price That is why, we can sell
it at this price. 36 in wide, fine
thread, good weight.
HOLEPFOOP HOSIERY
If you have not worn this hos-
iery try them this s;lring. Six
pairs of hose are guaranteed to
wear six menthes or new ones
are furnished Free of Charge.
WALL PAPERS
A few rolls of our New Wall
Peehr's matea wonderful diff-
erence in the appearance of
your home See what we have
to show you. Per roll 5 to 3oc.
SPECIAL:
For Qne week only from Mar, 4tlk to March llth we will sell
20 lbs peals of Pure Lard at per :pail $2.49.
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