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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1916-6-1, Page 1The 161st Battalion mobilized in London this week. Recruiting still goes on. 100 more men needed. TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR et EXETER, ONTARIOV_THURSDAY. JUNE: 1 191 Our Corner, On Monday, just as everyone in- terested thought the wet weather had ceased for a few days along cane a thunder storm and the severest drenching the land has had all spring. It now really began to look as if < th•e creel .will Cnever bo sown, as it seems .asif it is impossible for the leUd to get in conditions before it i$ again soaked. This has been repeated about twice week for the last six or. <seven weeks, and without being un- duly ,,pessimistic, the condition .mary he described es serious indeed. Only an occasional garden has been Skew- ed jnt town, but the serious condition is mainly for the former. His !donor Judge Doyle and Mrs. Doyle. left Goderach on Monday for Seattle, Wash„ where they will visit. their ,son -in naw and daughter, Dr. and .Mrs Bournes, and where he is interested in re large faruit farm. They will !probably spend their winters in California. Judge Dciyle, who has now retired. has had something of a un- ique ,record on the bench in this county, having completed the thirty - years :service and having attained to seventy-five years Of age, entitlin hint to the fullest superannuation pro- vided for, Judge Day1e served onthe bench in this ,county for eleven years longer than did the late Judge Toms, whose record of 22 years was the longest apart from the present re- tiring_ senior judge. It was Jan lith, 1883, when Judge Doyle was appoint- ed junior judge of Huron, and Dec. 10th, 1902, when he was advanced to the senior position, thus making arec- ord of over 33 years on the bench. TAMAN'S PHONE 814 A CORRECT $UMI&IER STYLE The New Natural -Form - Fitting Suit. MANY ,TAILORS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO MAKE THESE SUITS We Do. 1; IF YOU WOULD LIKE A MORE %CONSERVATLVE STYLE WE CAN GIVE IT TO YOU. MAKE A CHOICE EARLY., Overcoats WE CAN x FIT YOU TO A "T". TRY US. W.W.Taman. Tailor& • a ilor Furnisher PHONE 81a The knitters, who are working so nobly en behalf of our soldiers, are now greatly handicappedin their work be the very htugb iprece of yarn! At the beginning of the war they were able to 1pu;•chase yarn at 61c, a lb., now at costs $1,25 neer lbs and may go 'higher although the new crop is about to come on the market, it is now suggested to make the upper part or the seek of cotton, reserving the wool for the foot. Retreaichnent and economy ere being !arced upon us More Andmore as the war pro- oeecls. Th:e rural Marl carriers find that the names are disappearing from nnany of the boxes on their routes. if you miss your anal 'to<day or to -morrow, don't blame,'the carrier: First look at your mane box :tnd see if your name is dis- tinctly !printed on both sides. A new theft occasionally goes the rounds, and if the .acmes !are ,snot to be seen, he has no stay of telian and invariably passes by. The mal matter ishen hrought 'hack and des atthe distrtb utin,, point until next day. .,,.111.11.. Prosperous towns mean greatly in- creased value for the farms in their vicinity. The larger the town the more valuable 'the farm property within reasonable reach. That is one of the many reasons why it pays the farmer to help to build up bis home town... The interests of town and country are mutual, but too often this fact is hot recognized.. Perhaps some people are not aware that breaking bottles or throwing bro- ken bottles on the road is a ermine) offence. This as to \v truing to any- one doing such a thing. It is en - necessary ;to add that offenders will be purdshed. 010.111,0.1, A gang of us fellows were Talking about ;thee war the other day and we felt <avfully sorry for the poor sol- diers ei 'the trenches. We decided we ought to do .something for them, ;so we 'drank 'to their health all evening, An English farmer told a ,military service tribunal that his experience with wameaz workers on, his farm had been very fortunate;. One woman whom he set !plowing arrived on the field with a parasol and cushion. — -. p-- At this time of year the wise and provident man lays xn his winter's supply of coal -that as, of course, if the wise and ;provident man has the priee. Aeronauts raver that the barking of a dog can be heard at an elevation at four mites Military Matters In the attacks on the British isles from ,sea and air during the war 2166 persons have been killed or wounded. The number of <deaths ars 550. In the the ;three attacks from the sea ill mein, 40 women and 40 children were killed land 611 ;persons were injured, In the 44 pir raids 222 men, 114 wom- en. axed 73 children were killed and 100e ip,ersoais were injured. The num- ber pf soldiers and sailors who were killed is only a comparatively small fxaction of the total. Canadians tto a munber that ex- ceeds the strength of a complete army division have. fallen gine the war began. The casualties up to date and including the heavy losses at St. Eloi, reach the aggregate of 23,110. The division• is as follows : Died of sickness 346. Wounded, 14,768: Killed in action, 3,464. Died of wounds, 1', 432. i1fessrs, John Willis, Almer Willis and Vide% Hogarth, members of the 161st •battalion; were very kindly amid fittingly remembered on Satur- day last by the friends Ind, neigh- bors in Stephen, each having been presented with wrist watches, ac- companie.d ;by a well worded address prior to their entering camp at Lon- don. The Empire has' given five millions of men to the war. In addition the Empire 'has coaled France. Italy and Russia'ao. troops with most of their ecuipment and kept Russia in muni- tions not to mention financing every- body all around. There is also the little 'matter of the Navy. Mr. E. Treble .received a cable on. Thursday stating 'that Leon was that day leaving England •for the firing line in France. Leon has had only nine months training, having joined the 33rd tuftee the Battalion was at full istrer gth, The soldier boys were home . from Clinton over Sunday, returning Moan= day moaning. On Tuesday thewhole battalion 'left for London to go into camp. -- Enlistments this week at Exeter,- HILLIARD HORTON EDGAR B. BOYLE Corn Contracts --o-- The Exeter Canning & Preserving Co. would ask farmers having con- tracts .to , (plant their corn at the' earliestopportunity to avoid the clan- ger of fall frosts. EXETER CANNING CO. SANDERS Qt CREEC1=l* Exeter Council Friday, May 26th, 1916 A reguias zneetalig of the Council of the Village of Exeter held in the Council Chambers. The ;ninutes o1 the last regular meeting and especial meeting held Friday, the 19th, were read and approved. Thefollowing accounts were read and approved,—S. R. Steer $1.50; Jas Lawson $105.00; S. Fitton $120.00; Bentson Wilcox Electric Co„ London 34.00; Chas Wilson 3.00; A. Glanville 6.00; R. Gillies 20.85; T. Houlden 2.25; John Newry 12.60; T. Walpet 4,30; Exeter Canning Co. 19.13; .Ely Runeohr 2.10; Walter Westeott 1.50; A, !Russell, Sr,,, 2.70; Thos. Clark 2.10, W Gillespie 1.33; amounting in all to $340.46. Per Hind and Beavers,—That the Clerk notify the property owners along .AIexander Street and others in the neighborhood to meet the Council at 'the said street on I onlay evening June 5th, 1916, at 730 pen, regarding open ditch along said street.—Card, Mr, W. A. Ba(lkwadl reported as 'to the condition of affairs at the Town Hall also the condition of the Ball roof. After discussion 'Jr. Balkwiil was authorized to repair the roof and set up the hell, on motion of. Beavers and 1-iind.--Carried. The report of the Speeial Corntnit- see re proposition of the Exeter Can sting and Preserving Co. to purchase a portion of Brock Street north of Wellington Street was read. The fel- lowing resolution was presented by Roulston,seconded by Beavers,—Thai the following options be given,— lst. That the request be granted on the condition that the Company pay the municipality the sum of $150.00 for the said mortien, of the street. Znd. That the Company be per- mitted rmsmtted to encroach on the roalu•a • , distance to be agreed upon later Sot a term, of 15 years at an annual rent- al of one dollar; and that after this term any 'buildings ,placed thereon to be subject to remove, a: the discre- taon of the Council. Carried. The Treasurer was instructed to open up a Hydro -Electric Liglo account with the Maisons Bank where all funds will be received for lighting. and supplies W. Ms SA 4821d0, The twentieth, annual !Convention of Crediton • sympathy of the community, Frazer Brown. of Berlin visited his -.- ,--- paa•.enls here last week, Teddy is.: the W. 31. Society, of Exeter districtplay1111 looking fine and the picture of was tau Granton, Methedist churchThe entitled firs. Briggs of health, Wednesday, May 17th, 1916. "Mrs, Wil- Townwhich was ei.ven, in Mrs, .August Ewald has had her - thePoultry Yard" the Hall last Friday :sy*.Irs. residence �re-shingled the past week. son, organizer, presided, About three =i,holson's crass of the 'Methodist hundred assembled and a very suer' Church Sunday School, proved a cessful convention was held- Morning decided success. The hall was , orn devotional exercises were conducted fortably filled and all enjoyed the by Mesdames le estman and McKay. exceljent work done by the different' After the reading and adoption of persons. Miss Green as Mrs. SrL gs the minutes and appointment of come was the star and took her part well,. mittees,the former Organizer, Mee. The following others acted One part' DIarsbali now OrganizerforStratford with credit to themselves,— Miss 9n - District, spoke, a few wordsof greet- derson Was dire. O'Connor, Mies F- ing. Reports were then received. from Anderson Mandy; Miss King, Se:issa an bet two or the twenty„ -six Auld!- Miss Clark, Attire; :Miss Q. Hodgins, cries ar the District. besides those Daisy; Mlss Laura Sims, Virgins; from Elireles and Mission 13aades env- Silas Green was taken by Cls •ton eral of which showed great persev,- Sims; I�atlmh BriggsbyLonna }redden erance 1ra work for Missions. A unique Jimmie by Me.. England and Mr. Lee feature was the reading of Whalen by Ed. Sims. The proceeds for the Mission Band report by a 9 -year- evening amounted to $$ 5. of which old boy, Mervin Johnston, in euoiza the. class bas donated $10.00 to the clear distinct reaneer that Mervin received great applause. Mrs, Stepl*' mean and Miss B. Merle3* sang a duet widelf was rntich appreeiat►'d. A sent 'braneh of the Red Cross. A Red Cross Quilt was also off Bred for ;say'e one hrought $11.00. the lucky buyer was little Miss Thelma touching reading by Mrs. Johns. on Taylor Between acts Nile Willis a "Soldiers Thought a Hone," was Powell •entertained the audience with followed by an impressive /memorial a phonograph, A special feature be - service led by Mrs. 1?'ollick in honor in4 the record taken of the ment- or the, fire members of the D etriet hers of the Exeter Company who who Maus passed away ' during the spoke their tames into the instrument year. Th(a concluded the: morning ses- Elie lest day they were in their home eion, ] town' Many of the names were quite distin at end could he recognized• This The afternoon exercisca were one*. record .will be a valuable one for tune ed by devotional service conducted 1}y to come because who can say how Mesdames Bean and Taylor. A. ltaurid !nasty of the .bays ttd;I return-� Table 'Conference on ways of promo0r ing an effective Auxiliary and Mission x—o'-x— Band was led by Mrs, Rev. 'ren. The. continued rains during the ,gas! Many helpful suggestions were given week have made it very discouraging for carrying. on Missionary work. for the farmers, They are frantically Mrs, +Pev. Brown dealt with the mvorkust to set in a little grain be - 'subject, "How to Organize," airs, tuveetri ¢hotvers, but it keeps them a- le spoke on the"Influence of g Rev. Jefferson is attending Landon Programmes." Mrs. Rev. Jefferson Conference of the Methodist church to on v a bright andinteresting7k gave i e relation of 'Circles to te Main in (Kingsville this week. Auxiliary, 'airs. �Chaa, Johns then Miss Almy Hill visited friends .in London. on Tuesday. gave some good ideas on "Ways to Enlist the Congregation in Work of Dr. and :Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Sheet of Exeter visited Auxiliary." Mrs. Rev. Knight took Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo up the financial side of the question. Hodgins en tlfanday, and thehest ways of raising money Herb Eilber was in, Zurich on Sat - tor the Society, Mrs, Dr. Orme next urday attendins the insurance meet - rendered a beautiful solo. The Organ- ing: izer's RReport was encouraging. The timer Lawson has bought an Clv- money raised notwithstanding an erland car; 'Mathew England a Ford Per Roulston and Hind—That the the other, demands or this year being and f 1111r. hS. M. Jot Comore©cel mann- Clerk advertise for tenders for wat-$24..G0 in advance of last year. Over well, ering the streets as ,per petition re- *2,258 being raised in the District. r to London Mon - urs ceived and where the streets will not; Mrs. Wilson: then asked to be reg- daFvred ortI bueisiness. motored be oiled. Tenders to be paid by the lieved of her duties as Organizer. AP W. A. Sambrook is having a chick - ho of service. Tenders received 1 preciative words were spoken of her en house built by Michael Beaver. up to 7.00 p.m, Friday, June 2,—Car'(! faithful, efficient serviceP of the'past He has several large orders for small The clerk was destructed to secure six years. Notwithstanding her re- eniees and needs the accommodation 1•Ir, Gottfried Mangnus received the sad intelligence of the death of his daughter, Louisa, Mrs. Clark Ball of Winnipeg, last week. The announce- ment of her death came as a shock to the bereaved parents as they were not aware of any illness. The deceas- ed was 33 pears of age and was born twenty-five 12 -in, cement tile from the E. North Co., London for use on the streets in connection with the sewers. Jas, Senior, Clerk, USBORNE Go. Monday evening the friends and neighbors congregated at the home of Mr; and Mrs. Phtin. Hunter, Con. 4 Usborne, to spend an evening with the host and 'hostess and their on Private John Hunter, who has join- ed the Huron. Battalion of the Can- adian Expeditionary Force, and leaves for London camp on Thursday. in the course of the 'evening Private Hunter was presented with a well - worded address and a wrist watch arid. 'signet ring with the hope that they would give him good service and remind him of his odd friends in Usborne, ivho trusted to see him soon home again, well and covered Beth honor. - ---o-- Gardiner—Monteith—A very pretty wedding took place at Meadow Lee Farm Thames 'Road, the home of Mr. James Monteith, on Wednesday, May 24th ,when their daughter Jessie was united in marriage to Mr. Peter .B, Gardiner of Farquhar. The ceremony was !performed by Rev. Dr. Fletcher in the presence of about 125 invited guests. The bride entered the room on the arm of herfather to the of Loheng:•in's Bridal Chorus, played by ,Miss Vera Moodie. The bride was most becomingly attired in a beauti- ful wedding dress of ivory taffeta, with overdress of silk crepe de chine trimmed with tpearls and lace, and wearing a bridal veil. The ceremony was performed in front of a•beautiful bank of Apple blossoms and both were unattended. The dining -room was decorated wroth apple blossoms, whale ,the 'decorations in the dining hall were patriotic. The bride was the recipient .of many beautiful and cost- ly gifts, leer school class presenting with .a handsome table reflector. The groom's. gift to the bride was a peaxi necklace and 'to the pianist a cameo pendant. The bride's travelling suit Was of blue ladies' cloth, with Leg- horn bail, trimmed •wiith silver lace and ,flowers. Guests • were present from Toronto, London, Wingham, Blyth and Walton, The happy couple will have the best wishes for along and happy wedded. life. It anay. he easy to exercise thrift just now, but 'not so ,easty to follow the other part of the government in struction to ..produce, —x—o—x— Hzcks' Forecasts 'have such an over- flow of rainy days that we are alto- gether ;disgusted with it and for this week at least we prefer to spread a little chee:'instead of scaring the fax - mews to •death 'by letting them read any more 'such forecasts. The only advase'rwe ,can offer is to .do the best you ';can aid thie, result will not be far wrong quest that her name be left out, she received a majority" vote on the first ballot. Afterwards when no ono in the audience would accept the position and being urgently requested, Mrs Wilson consented to take the office again another year, subject to the Branch meeting. A. ballot was cast STEPHEN COUN'1OIL The Council met in the Town Hair - C'rediton, on Friday, May 26. Ali' members were ,present. The minutes - of the previous meeting were read' and adopted - It was decided to bud the follow- ing bridges opposite Lot 17, con. 2 e- on Exeter side -road between Lots 20 and 21, con.. 4, and at McKenzie s Cresta. on the 14th eon --and further that Levelers for the e0nstruct an thereof be received by this council• up, to 'the Juste 15, 1916, at noon. The following orders were passed Cranston Novelty Co, additional cow. tags $3.60, H. Smith, sheer killed by. dogs, S4.66; Dickson, & Carling, soli- citors lees. $12 ; Frank Taylor, grad- in„ $15.5; Kra liaist grading, .$14; Wm, White, grading, $150;; Elvis Baker, grading, 526,25; John Richards gxadlog, $1,75; Geo. Hepburn, grad - mg $50.50; kd. Fahner, do., $9.00;,.• Baker end Moir, culvert etc., $11,25 The notutcil adjourned to meet ae gain on Thursday, June 15, at one ne a"clock, where gravel contracts will be :e,t, H Either. cierR BIRTHS Hawkins—IIisborne, on May 26, to Mr. and. Mrs. Wilson Hawkins, a son, Gond-1n Hay, on May 29, to Mr. awed Mrs, William Gould, a son. Shore --In Dashwood, on May 21, 'to . Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Shore, a son- Ferguson—In McGillivray, May 20, toe Mr; and Mrs. Harry Ferguson, am MARRIAGES Moore—Heywood—in Toronto, May 2.9 by Rev. S. W. Dean, Mr. Albinus Edward Moore, 'to Miss Ella Maude eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Caleb Heywood, all of Exeter. Graybjel<—Smale,—In Woodstock, on - May 241h. Wilbur Graybiel former- ly of Dashwood, so Miss Mary Smale —bath of Woodstock. Euerett--Chanor—In Stratford, or' May 24th, Ray Eacrett, son, of Mr.. and .Mrs. Chas. Eacrett of Sarnia, formerly of Exeter, to Mass Alma- Chalnor formerly matron. of Gad- erleb ,Haslai`al. DEATHS Gould—In London, on May 26, Jennie. Rowe, wife of James Gould tmf Exe- ter, aged 60 years, 1 month, 13 days . Kenner—In Winnipeg, May '24th, Rev.. Henry Kenner, formerly of Exeter aged 84 years. Jamieson—le. Biddu1ph, May 16, Esther Rebecca, <widow of the late Alex. Jamfor her in the ensuing session and she Ellwood—In in her 74th year. Mr, She leaves a husbntd and two Elhvood—In \ScGillivray, May 15, Sar, received an unanimous vote. children. Mrs. Mathew Ginter of Thomas Ellwood in his 70th year, Greetings from thl Presbyterian town is a sister of the deceased. The Munro—In Parkhill, May 21, Thomas church were given by Mrs. W. Young- bereaved ,parents and family have the tilunro, aged 49 years. son and from the Anglican church by Mrs. WI J. Dinsmore, these being see plied to by Mrs. 'Rev. Brown. Hen,- sail's en,sail's invitation to have the next Con- vention held there was accepted, Miss Gray, returned Missionary from Port Simpson, then spoke on her work in Crosby Girl's Home. A bright evening service was held opened by song service, after which two selections were given by the -choir and( a splendid flag exercise ac- companied with musio was given by twelve little girls. This was under the tsuperyision of Miss Dale, Miss Gray gave words of cheer. She dwelt upon conditions of the town of Port Simpe son one hundred years ago contrast ing the degredation and misery of that time with the purity and nobility of thought to be found, among its in'- babitants to -day. The village of 700 tuba bitants compares very favorably with a white man's, village to -day. Dr. Brown gave a good address paying strong tribute to the work of W. M. Society and its influence upon the character of the nation. lie reviewed the work of the W:: ef. Society in its different spheres of activity. A flew ministers doe not recognize the lbene<- tit of women's worik but the We M, S. feel they have a strong supportee M Dr. Brown, at Ailsa. Craig. The singing of the National Anthem fol- lowed !bee prayer, on behalf of Ar'iends who have lately' lost soldier 'boys, closed a very profitable Convention. The ladies of Granton and 'Wesle;y congregations receivedf great praise for the way in which the visitors were entertained, „dinner and tea .be- ing served in the balsemleet sol' the church. PARIKHILL POSTMASTER .DEAD Parkhill, '.ay- 29.—Mr. W H. Tay- lor ex -M, P. P., end for the past ten years postmaster here, was kicked by a horse, and white at first his injur- ies were soot thought serious he pass- ed away. Born in Cartwright town- ship nn 1847 IVIr. Taylor moved early in ,life to McGillivray township, Nor- b eliddlesex, end was one of the. pioneers of time 'section. Warden of the county, for some years he enter- ed the Ontario Legislature under the leadership orf Siir Oliver Mowat and continued to represent North Mid- dlesex' until 1904. It was in 1906 that Mr. Taylor was . appointed Post- master of Parkhill, which position he held until his death. He is survived` by his wife one son, Albert of Perk - hill, ,and` one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Chant, Toronto. STEWART'S PHONE 16 PHONE 16 SUMMER GOODS WHITE HATS Girls' White Hats for Sum. - me: «ear—cool and comfortable, for the coming hot weather — all sizes, each 75c. MIDDY BLOUSES A variety of new and pretty Middy Blouses for Girls and Misses, in good washing mater- ials at '31.00, .$1.25, $1.50. WHITE SKIRTS In several neat styles that are easily laundried. The mat-- eriial in a white Gabardine of fin quality 32.75, $3.00, $3,25. HANGING LAMPS In new decorations with frin- ge trimming; !also several new Hall Lamps with white and red Globes. Call and see them. BRASS JARDINERES • We have several sizes of brass Jardinieres. One sells for •51.75 another for 132.50, as wellas crumb trays, trays, candle sticks teapot. stands and other novel- ties. MEN'S STRAW HATS The rainy spell will soon be over and you will be looking for a new Straw Hat, We are .showing a. big range of the newest shapes at popular prices NEW PARASOLS Showing some very pretty handles in the latest designs. Thecloths are a mixture of silk and cotton. Good values at $1.50, $1.75, $2,25, $2.50 LADIES' RAINCOATS In Black, Fawn, Grey and Green. A splendid coat for rain or dust. Medium weight cloth Extra ;special value at $5.90. TOILET SETS You will :find something you fill like here as we have 25 pretty ,sets to show you. Spec- ial values et $4,50, $5,00. DINNER SETS We are fortunate to have such a fine assortment during wat time. We have placed en stock several new patterns in thenew est shapes, 97 pieces $15.00 :PHONE 16 J. A. STE' WART PxONl: 16 The Big Store with the Little Prices