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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1916-4-20, Page 1Not signed nod u`l g yet? et` . If not, have .you a real reason.? Did not Got. Graham showed why yau,.shoulcl join TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSIM Y. APRIL 20, 1916 SANDERS & CREECH Our Corner, A United States chemist claims to have a substitute for gasoline at 134„ cents a gallon. He says he proved tine mixture by running an automobile, Chances are he had a quantity of "firewater" ,either in, himself pr the motor—and that stuff is dearer than gasoline ,even if you are able toget it et all —x--o--x— In future it will not be necessary for a witness in taking anoath in eDort to kiss the Bible. The legal committee of the Ontario Legislature has passedan amendment to the evi- dence act, which provides that a wit- ness shall be sworn by administering the oath while he has a copy of the Old or New Testament in his hand, The Karkton Telephone Company is now the largest local company in On- tario, having 1000 subscribers. There are 1396. different telephone ,compan- ies ii. Canada with wires, nearly a trail - lion ami half mules long. Wages paid employes exceed eight million, dollars. The companies are capitalized at over 74 million dollars and cost over 80 millions, Express companies in Canada last year eari.ed $11 311.797. Operating ex- peases totalled $5.,632,904, payments to railwayseetc., $5,610,224, 'making the net revenue .$66,668. In 1914 the bal- ance was ;383,456, and in 1913, .$759,- 614. $7a9,-614. War conditions and the parcel post are responsible for the decrease 1a profits. TAMAN'S PHONE 81a A CORRECT SPRING STYLE The New. Natural-Form- Fitting atural-Form-Fitting Suit. MANYr TAILORS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO MAKE THESE SUITS We Do. �„. YOU WOULD LIKE .A MORE' CONSERVATIVE STYLE WE CAN GIVE 'IT TO YOU. MAKE A .CHOICE EARLY. Overcoats WE CAN FIT YOU TO A "T". TRY US., W. Taman Tailor & Furnisher PHONE 81a The PxOvence of Quebec will hold EXETER COUNCIL, A. general election on May 22nd It' doesn't matter down there as they are tailing tittle ;part in the war any-' way, Make careful study for the two Village By-laws which appear on an- other ,page of this paper—one guard - ,against accidents from Hydro, and the other to 1prev eat damage to bout evards and lawns. Tint, POPULATION OF HURON —The population of Huron County as sshown, on assessment rolls for 1915, es as follow s ;—Asbfleld 2521; Col- borne .1441; Goderich township 1599 Grey 2660; Hallett 2165; Hay 2882; Howiek 3252; Morris 2141; 1fcKil lon 2096; Stanley 1699; Stephen 3229 Turnberry 1628; Tuckersmith 2032, Usborne 1935; East Wawanosh 1434; West Wawanosh 1493, Total popu- lation of the townships is, 34,207, Bayfeid 443; Blyth 685; Brussels 440 Clinton 2115; Exeter 1608; Goderich 4676; Hemsall 688; Seaford) 1871; W.;nghau 2433; Wroxeter 347; Total population of towns and townships 49933. The total population. of the county in 1890 was 66,781, thus show- ing a falling off in population of 16,- 868 during the caast 25 years. THE AND THE PRESS. "Is the modern, newspaper an ally* of the pulpit?" was the subject of an excellent sermon on Sunday evening by Rev. Muxworthy an Main Street. The text was taken from Psalm 68, 11. "The Lord gave the word, great was the company of those that published it" In the course of the discourse he said he asked for no favors from the press but their kind and valuable assistance was appreeisted. They are mighty friends and powerful foes. The clean, newspaper is as essential as the school and church. As an entertainer And educator it is a mighty power The pulpit gives the truth to a, few who bear it --the newspaper to the ends of the earth, The church's business is to make known the truth and the newspaper to s, read that truth. You may be surprised to hear a minister say that a newspaper can greatly as- sist in the expansion of the truth. Not yellow journalism though. That kind has about had its day. There is no greater detective of crime than the newspaper. They are always ready 'o expose wroan,;, doing and exposure de- tens "creme, Newspapers claim the right of publicity and they thus un- cover crime and bring the criminal to justice. The a pulpit is far reaching in the salvation of men, not, only his soul but his body as well. The, church is the symbol of the highest, type of re- ligion. that of Jesus Christ, and the proper mission of the church is to lead people to .the true reJigionl In this the newspapers iiender valuable assistance. The salvation of the peo- .trle is not so sianplet as it seems. The social and political atmosphere must' be bealthhy to win souls, He must be blind indeed who cannot see synnp- tonms of disease in the social and po- litical world. The preacher's study j must be to remove these impurities, The 'tension of the ipulpitais the mak- ing .or character. Press, school and government should aid to that end, The statement is made that the pul- pit should let social and political mat- ters alone. If true, Good Lord pity us, Ii social reform or honest gov- ernment overnment mean happ'ix ess in the home then it is the church's concern. Leg- islation and public conduct are insep- arable,. Bad men cannot make good li law. The state will be good whenthe, people say so, not before, The pulpit' must attempt to rouse the, soul of the people, and to rremiedy the mils of political life, and with the help of the press it can be , d(one. Canadian wrongs are like +everything else Can - adieu, adieu, hugs and of boundless energy, Ii the church does not srpeledily rise and do her duty God will make an- other organization to do it. There is a hackneyed objection to mixing re- ligion and politics. But anything good to n is religion, which will do man gr , Christ came not to establish a church but to establish a kingdonenThe mis- sion of the church is to a,cconnplish this end. If you'expect to be a cit- izen of Heaven you ought' to act as a citizen of Heaven while on earth. Had men sought the kingdom first there had been ;no war. This war, the tragedy of all ages, has, arisen among mations which called themselves re- ligious, The Empire is passing thru strenuous times. The people are wondering what is conning. I want to bring .you ca .message of peace,the present condition will not last. Abet- ter better day comes, because . Godt is willing not 'because sin lis dead; and the two great instruments that will bring it to pass is the pulpit .and; the press. We need a sound secular Christian press whose first object is to mould men's minds to God's truth. The pulpit must also dare .to speak out for the right, Is this a time for wind in press o; .pulpit? The preacher who has no sense of the• present time ought to be whipped from the nulpit. Never brats there -'been such opportunity to help 'mankind, and if the, minister and' press dot not do so, there Is 'nohelp for the w'orld.. The call of the 20th celntu'ry is for a true church and a powerful :ally*' in the press. This' is the. ,antperative path, The time is ripe The church's opportunity is golden with promise. I believe the churc,l wall grapple with the evils• and the press will assist. ,May the 'day soon come .whe',nthe two shall 'stand `• to- gether,•;and rugh't,.truth, justice and everything that is noble and good shall triumph. George F're;eanari. died last week in Clinton at the age of 95 years. A regular meeting of the council teas held Friday, .April 14, Council.: for Hind absent. Minutes of the pre- vious meeting were read and approved placing foun Councillor 'Roulstan reported as to p ing it insurance on the contents of Town Hall, Fire. Hall, etc, also on weigh scale building, store room and contents, Approved. The reeve gave a full retpo n of the Hydro Radial meeting at Toronto. Mr. W. A. Balkwill addressed the Council re Liquor License Act and Village By-law The reeve promised to look into same, Mr. Wm. Parsons asked for. the pri- siiege to tap the Carling Street drain at the eerier of Sanders Street. Miss Spicer's complaint re drain Presented by the reeve. Per Bearers and Roulston that the matter be dealt with by the Public Works Com,--C'd, Conuinurtication was read from J.,1. Turner & Sons re flags, Beavers and fi,oulston that the clerk secure a nine - foot flag,—Carried. By-law No, 2, 1916,—A. by-law to guard against danger of accident from contact or interference with Electric light .poles, wires, anchors, or other equipment of the Hydro system ip Exeter was read the necessary num- .:set o: times and finally passed on manor. of Beavers and Marton, same to be signed and seabed. By-law No.. 3, 1916.--A. by-law to protect and preserve the boulevards i 1 private lawns in the Village of Exeter was read and passed on third reading by mo'ion of Qoulston and Beavers, same to be signed and sealed Mr. Mawson, auditor, gave his re- port for, the month of March, wh'ch was adopted on motion of Hartonen 1 Beavers. Beavers -•.Harron --That the Reeve end Treasurer be empowered to bor- ro' the necessary money for current expenditure.—Carried. Beavers and Henan—Thee the . oun- oil ask for tender, for .he rnacessary length of 4 in. Galva iroa pipe to con duct the overflow water from. the tatik to ground at water tawe:.—C'd. The following accounts were rend and approved, Electric Light Co 1 2.- 34; Bell Tele,phon;e Co., 5.00; Geo, Mantle 34.80; 1-I, T. Rowe 37.05; Can- adian Consolidated Rubber Co., $.8i; G. R. Steer 1.75; J. W. Taylor 13,00 Geo. Mawson 12.50; W. J. Bissett 37.- 50; John Ford 37.50; T. Houlden 2,50; R. Davis 4.35; I. Hall 5.10; H. Rumohr 1.85; A. Sanders 1.93; T. Brock 4.90; R. Yellow 1.00; J. Hun - 7.20; total $414;90. Jos. Senior, Clerk. Military Matters Major McPhail spent Sunday in Goderich. --0-- 15,000 Canadian soldiers landed in England 'this week. The Exeter detachment attended Caveat church Sunday morning. The 71st Battalion arrived in Eng- land Sunday. Private Archie Davis is in this battalion. Pte .,Fred Coursey of Lucan is re- ported among the wounded at the Battle. of St. Eloi. Major McPhail of Goderich has been here the past week on duty with the Exeter detachment Lieut. Torrance left Monday for London to take a two weeks' course in musketry drill The casualty casualty list appearing daily go to show that the Canadians have been at if pretty lively on the firing line. • Russell May, son of Mr. John May, of Clinton, formerly of Exeter, a div- inity ivinity student at Toronto, has enlisted. --- Word rhes been received the Capt. Dowding, Ipayneaster of the 33rd is seriously iL of pneumonia. in England Robert S. tMartin of Mt .Forest, a nephew of Rev. Wm. ,Martin of Lon- don, formerly of Exeter has been killeid in France. • x—o—x-- Saldd'er boys home for Sunday tvere Frank Knight, Chester Harvey, Ham- ilton, Henry Parsons, Parkhill, Ger- ald Hurdon, Hamilton, P. Windsor of St. Thomas. The weather was anything but pleasant on ;Monday on the occasion of thevilslt to Exeter of Col. Comber ommander of the 161st Battalion. and other officers; together with the band •of trhe ,regiitmeuft and the Hen - seal detachment. The day was chitty and rain fell almost incessantly. The busitnesst places weile gaily decorated and everything done to make the sol- diers comfortable. The . march past, and the band +setectians wlemec enjoyed as was also the magnificent address by Col. Graham:, commander of "Lon- don's Own," in the O,,pera House in the afternoon. Col. Combe and Major EHeaman also spoke. R.ev. Sharp was chairman and Rev, McAlister and Rev Muxwortby moved a'vote of ; thanks. In the evening Col. Grahaan, and Major Osbornegave excellent addresses. President J. A. Stewart of the war auxiliary ;occupied the' chair and Rev. Sharp and Mr. L. H. Dickson moved the vote of thanks. The Orchestra. furnished' music. Private Gambrill gave an. excellent reading, and the ladies' Quartette sang +'ery pleasingly. The Opera House was filled to capacity' both afternoon and evening. What will the recruiting result be? Locals Soule of the men in town took up a siibscr!ption on Monday to -send to- bacco to the Exeter boys of the 33rd now in England, WEDDED,—A pretty borne wed- ding took' place on Saturday, April 15,11i at 12.30, noon, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Boyle, Ex- eter, when, their eldest daughter, 1iss Verbena, became the bride of Mr, William Steven Thompson, son of 9r. Ansley Thompson of London, Thompson of Loodo t. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. W. Col- lins of Windsor, formerly of Exeter, the presence of the immediate rel- atives, the bride beim given away by her father and assisted as 'bridesmaid by ,her sister, Miss Lillian, while the brother of the groom, Mr. Stewart Thompson was groomsman. The bride won: white taffeta, with veil' and orange blossoms and carried white roses and sweet peas, while the brid- esmaid wore tpir.k marquisette and berried pink and white roses. After' eon, ra:ulation a, dainty wedding din- ner was served and the young couple tool; the evening train for Buffalo and Cleveland, On their return they e i:1 reside in Exeter. The Advocate joins the many friends in congratulations best wishes. DEATH OF MRS. KELLER.—We regret this week to re.ord the death of :Mrs. elichael Keller on the 13th Inst,, at her hone in Coleman, Miele, Mrs. Kelle:'s maiden name was Flim Holman, a s seer of Mr. Geo. W. Moi mai o: l gmandv:lie, and ,Mrs. Wiliam Drew of meter„ Deceased, who bad reached the alloted nnpan of lite was the third daughter of the late Lewis Holman of Stephen Township, and been a resident of Michigan for over forty Sears. Her husband pre deceas- ed her about twenty years. A +'amily of grown-up sons and daughters is lett to mourn. the death of a kind and devoted mother, who early distill- ed into their youthful minds the value as a lite asset of the principles of ChrisTin living, temperance and thrift and as a result she has left a fealty ,veli eQu pped for life's duties and all prosperous. One of her sons was far a time sheriff of Isabella County, in which they lived. During her ttid- orhood the deceased frequently aka e-1 the steins of her youthful days .n and around Exeter, and much re- gret \+.:t be felt by her many friends and rela'ives at the passing out of life of the daughter of one of the pio- neer settlers of Huron, and who was herself assoc:tated in her early married daya with the back -woods life about Exeter and in the Township of Mc,. Kiilop. REYNOLDS— DEARING.— The home of Mr, and Mrs„ W. H. Dearing of the 2nd concession of Stephenwas the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wi dnesday, when their daughter Gladys V., became the bride of Mr. Luther Reynolds, 'only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reynolds of Exeter. To the strains of Mendelsson's wedding march, played by Miss Ethel Quick A. Mus. W. U,, ,of London, the bride entered the parlor and was giv- en away by her father. The ceremony u -aa performed under a beautiful ev- ergreen evergreen arch, decorated with Easter lilies and pink and white roses, by the Rev, Mr. McAlister, pastor of James St. Church. The beide looked charring in dress of white Banaza silk, with the bridal veil and orange, blossoms, which were previously worn by .her mother on the occasion of her marriage. The bride's little sister, Madelinee, made a cute little Clower girl dressed in pink silk, with white to veil and wreath of flowers, and carried the ring in a basket of pink and white carnations. After the con- gratulations the bridal couple led the wayto the dating room, where a sum- ptuous lunch was served. The groom's gift oto the bride was a sunburst of ,pearls; to, the eaanist a solid goad brooch, set in. pearls, and a pearl ring to the Clower-glrL The presents were numerous and costly. The guests numbered one -hundred and twenty Live. Guests were present Irom Mar- lette, Mani, Sarnia, Strathroy, London He,nsa11, Dashwood; Crediton and Ex- eter. The young couple will live on the groom's farm on the, 2nd of Us- borne. Centralia Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Ching of Manit- oba are s,pending a few 'days guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Colwill. Mr. Joshua Huxtable of London. wane up on Monday toattendthe funeral of the late Jas. Boyes. The many friends of Miss Doyle of. Mount Carmel were shocked to hear of her sudden „death on Monday. She was a first-class music teacher end' has taught a large • number .here the art of music. Mr. W. 1'. Colwill and; Mr Fred Webber left on Monday for 141elfort: Sark', Mrs. A. 'Jamieson is quite ill arid under the doctor's care at the home of leer daughter Mrs.. D. Austin. Mr, W. O'" Reaily left on 'attest -lay for London having accepted a situa- tion will), S,rlverwootls, Limited . He has worked .for the Parsons -Davis Co for about 15 :'years 3.' A rather unexapected death occur- red tiro our village ; on Frid:ay..morning laistt. We refer to the demise ' of Mr. James Boyes, at the age of 64 years .9 months and 14 days. 'Mr, Boyes had been ill only a fiew days hence his death came as a shock to his many friends. The immediate cause of death was perforati,am of the I stomach. The deceased was a native! of Yorkshire, England, but came to Canada when a mere boy, nest set- Cling in Stephen, and with the excep- tion of a few years spent in Hen - sail, bis whole life was lived in this neighborhood. He was a man of in- dustrious 'habits rand much respe:ted by all who knew hien. Mr. Boyes was a member of the C=tedaton O.mnge Lodge and also a member of the Cred iton Tent of Maccabees; he was a Methodist and in ,politics a Conservat- ' ive Besides a sorrowing wine he is survived 'by -Qtly one son and one daughter, T. W. Boyes, and Mrs. Wm. Huxtable of Stephen; also one brother Beilby of Marlette, Mich. The funeral 'took place Monday to the Fairfield cemetery. BIRTHS Spea in—In Blanshard on March 12th o . lr, and Mrs Earle Spearin, a son MARRIAGES Reynolds—Dearing—In Stephen, on April 19th, Gladys. V., daughter of Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Dearing, to Mr. Luther Reynolds Thompson--Boyle---In April 15th, at the home of the bride's parents, by Rev. D. W. Collins of Windsor. Mr. William Steven. Thompson, son of • Dr. Ainsley Thompson of Lone dm) .to Miss Verbena Boyle, eldest daughter o1 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. Boyle, Exeter. DEATHS :McCurdy,--ln Blanshard, April 11, Ada - Selena, na, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. McCurdy, of Usborne, aged 23 years, 11 months. 17 days. Boyes—In. Centralia, on April 14th. James Boyds, aged 64 years, 9' months, and 14 days, Dornrnsd-..in St. Marys, on April 12 Charles Dorward, formerly of Ex-. +e'ter, aged 73 years, 6 months. Tlardsonm—ln Seaforth, on April 13 Martha. Adams, wife of Alexander De. idsort, in her 78th year. "MADE IN CANADA" Ford Touring Car Price $530 TAKE A LITTLE COMFORT AS YOU GO --ESPECIALLY IF YOU CAN COMBINE IT WITH PROFIT, THE MAN WHO OWNS A FORD HAS PROVIDED HEALTHFUL ENJOYMENT FOR. HIS ENTIRE FAMILY AND EQUIPPED HIM- SELF WITH AN . ECONOMICAL SERVANT AS WELL. The Ford Runabout is $480; the Cou- pelet $730 • the Sedan 3890; the Town car $780, All prices are .f.o.b. Ford, Ontario. All cars completely equip- ped, including electric headlights. Car on sale at MILO SNELL'S, .EXETER, J UN \ ' SA AR STEWART'S PHONE 16 PHONE 16 Special Values In Clothing For Men and Boys THE MATERIALS ARE ALL AS CAREFULLY CHOSEN FOR THEIR COLORS AS 'I HEIR WEARING QUALITIES " We know you want your clothes to look well on you—you will be 'sure tto like the new styles we are !showing this spring. 1vfen's Suits, at $16, $12 $14, $15, to $20. LADIES SUITS We havesome splendid values in. Misses and Ladies' Suits, The materials are excellent qual ity and are made up in tee very newest styles—$16.00 to $25.00 VASSAR SHOES For Wonmenni•. You will ` want new Shoes ` for Easter. Let tis sh ow ;:you wlrat is new for the Spring wear, iPriices $4, $,4,50. SHOT SILKS For Waists and Dresses in a fine mange of colorings, have just :been placed in stock. This avail be a very., popular silk this Beason, ^ -Per yard '$1.50. MILLINERY Order your Easter Hat early so as to give aur trimmers time to get it ready for you. New Hats ane being • made up every day. HOLEPROOF HOSIERY Try L 3oleproof this season. Six pairs of hose are guaranteed to wear six months without holes or new arses are furnished free of charge. NEW COLLARS FOR DRESS- ES AND. COATS Just arrived for the Easter trade. A ale range of dainty neckwear to choose from; at .25c., 35c., 50c., 75c.. PHONE 16 J. A ST,FIWART PHONE 16 The Big Store with the Little Prices