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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1916-6-29, Page 1It would appear that the Allied drive has started. Exeter boys wounded. British hammering at German lines. TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR Imam EXETER, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1916 Our Corner. "Confound his enemies" is what S.ij Sam does, Their charges are all proven false and he just goes on with his work es usual, To Ted the London Advertiser onl Loftdon as a. campiing ground one would ;almost think the war was started, so that they would have a big camp of soldiers, and that burg was the centre of the universe, -..x—o—x— Perbaps •they do not realize it, but it is mighty bad manners to invite people to your home and then force them to listen to tirades against their friends --politically, socially or other- wise, especially when you are so pre- judie:ed that you do not know what you are talking about. Qvar 1100 officers of the Canad- ian Thal: of Commerce have now taken up military duty, representing 55 per cent of the male staff he- tweert the ages of 18 and 45; 48 par cent el the 'entre male staff; 38 Pelt cert of theeptire staff of the bank. Thirty-four have 'been killed in defence of their country and 88 wounded —x—o—z In Western Ontario considerable scab is showing on the apple crop and there is aprospeet of much dam- age from this source. The crop will. be good where spraying has been thorough, but it is generally feared that there will be a great deal of wortialess fruit. A heavy drop isnow ttikurg.r1ace in unsprayed and Usuditcitntly sprayed orchards. TAMAN'S PHONE 81a WARM ViKATHER WEAR Straw Hats. WE HAVE A LARGE VARIETY OF SIZES 'AND SHAPES IN BOTH SAILORS AND PANAMAS— SAILORS $L00 to $3.00 PAeiA,v'1A5 ,....$3.00 to $6.00 Flannel and Duck Trousers ARE,,NOW THE THING TO WEAR PRICES $150 to $7.00 Negligee Shirts PRICES .:... $1.00 to $1.50 Summer Underwear COMBINATIONS .& '.TWO --,PIECE PER SUIT 50c. to $1.50 Taman �ailar& Furnisher PHONE 81a The Boys in Khaki It is well worth while to wall: down the lines of the 161st Huron Battalion camp at London. Although not under canvas long the boys have made in shapaeffortreat ea dhey have succ ut the grounds Large numbers of flowers have been planted many aeorinoes spell the name "Huron's" Colored front of the officers quarters. Flow- ers and company initials in white- washed stones are placed in front of nearly all the tents and the grounds marked off with white stones, posts and ropes. The boys are justly proud of the way .they have things fixed up and are pleased to s'ho'w the vis- itor about in proper hours. Early Friday rimming last Mr. Ed. Treble received word from Ottawa that bis sort Leon had been severely wouedea in the foot at the Irene ,'firs, .Harness also received word that her soar Elmore had been wounded the legs. These Exeter bays went over seas with the 33rd Battalion and it is sincerely 'helped their woundsare slight. Mr. Treble's telegram stated, "Lance Corp. Leon Treble ;officially admit- ted to County of London War Hos- pital, wo•• d d severely 1 pital, Epsom, n e s } in foot on June 19th." The Honor Roll from France names the following: Pte. Finlay AlcInnes of Lueknow, missing; Hazelton G. Moore of St. Marys, missing; Pies. Lean Treble and Elmore Harness s^s Exeter wounded; Pte. Wm. Hayles o£ Winghara, wounded- Ptes. Cleave Denbow and Harry wounded_, - of Brus- sels wounded; Pte. Ernest Laashbrook of Mitchell, severely ill, Lieut. R. Y. McLean of Seafortlt and of the .Huron Battalion was wed- ded on June 21st at Goderich to .Miss Mary ;Lillian, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. alacdonald of Goderich. The wedding was of a military na- ture and was ;performed by .Rev. J. 1. 1: otheringbam. -..._oma-•— Major-Gen. Sir Sam Hughes visit- ed the camp on Thursday mornin and reviewed the troops and ordere a. bait holiday in the afternoon. This meant three half -holidays in the one week, but the boys had no oojection. At the military field day on Wed- nesday of last week the 161st Huron Battalion won the challenge cup pre, seated by ,The Advertiser, gaining the highest ,number of points, 24. The next highest had 19 points. Pte. W. Earl Mitchell son of Mfr, Wm, Mitchell of town, and Pte. Percy Lawson, who have been in England for some time are now in France a- waiting to take fpart in the fighting. ---Q-- Pte. Ernest Oke has written from the hospital in England to his father, 14Ir, :William •Oke of Hurondale, and says he is improving from bis injury reported recently. Major E. N, yLesvrs, M. P., of God- erich has received his certificate from the Royal School of "Artillery at Kingston and is in charge of the 31st Battery. --o--- Lieut. Beattie Martin, who recently returned from the front to his home in. London, spent a dpy or two visit- ing old friends in Exeter this week. Major Heaman attended the McLean --Macdonald wedding in Goderich last week being one of the representatives from the 161st 'Battalion. Privates Day, Tucker., Kellett, Neil,. Welts and Howey were home from London over Sunday. EXETER COUNCIL Exeter, June 26, 16 Coun.ciiI met in the ,office of the Clerk at 8` cp.m•. Previous minutes', approved, .Communications tread as follows li A :letter from T. W. Penhale from Shornelilfe .Officers Training Camp, 'thanking the citizens through the Reeve four the •wrist watch which lie 'received in good .condition. From the secretary of the Munici- pal Association., re annual convention oun. August 31st en the City Hall, To - Tonto. A petition eprom the residents a•• long the. west 'side of Elizabeth street asking for a cement walk between Efuran streets. Same was .accepted and filed for reference: Accounts -Ross -Taylor Co., $19.75 G. Bartiner $21.80; A. Glanville S4; A. Cottle $3.95; G. R. Steer ..$1;75 ; W; S. Horsey $25,70; T. Brock ,$10.50 H. Runiohr $14.60; A. Anderson 517.40 J. Norry $21; W. Gillespie $19.35.; D, Russell, Sr., $13.82; J. Hunkin $12.90; T. Creech . $1.75; R. Gillies $8.60;; T. Koulden $2.50; Dorn. Road Machine Co. $2,50.—Total 5201.87. J. Senior, Clerk: KILLiy:D AT HOUSE OF REFUGE --- Clinton, June 27.—As the result of a fracas this afternoon at the Huron 'house of 'refuge here, John Weather- all formerly of Goderich, was struck on the head with a cane in the hands of another inmate named Poselwaite. which resulted in Weatherall's death a' few minutes ,afterwards. The blow. was ,a very light one, and it is thought death may have been from heart failure rather than from the, blow. Weatherall was over 70 years of age and Paselwaite is (said td be somewhat irresponsible, Letters from Soldier Boys Corp E. J..Hony, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Horsey, writing from West Sandling Camp, says that all his Exeter pals have gone to the front from that camp, and that they are bating much wet weather: He says the roads of that coutry are very fiat, even .around the camp; He ex- Pected to make a visit to friends in Bideford, North Devonshire, in a few days. --•-+ In a letter to his parents Private Archie Davis of .the Advocate Ottice writing .ftoin Bramshott Camp, says the old 71st Battalion has been brok- ea up and he has been placed with the 73rd Royal 'Highlanders of Mon- treal and now wears the kilts. He expects to 'be in France very soon. Soldiering is ;agreeing wall him as he has gained seven .pounds since land - in: ir. England. making in all twelve poudr since he donned the uniform. Mrs. John Gilfillan of Kirkton is in receipt of Q. lengthy letter from her nephew, Rev. Reginald D. Turnbull, B. A., son of W. A. .Turnbull of Far- quhar, now in Wiley camp, England, et which he describes many points of interest in England ---the camp lite, . , the Te tt Dice Tennyson, h of n ca. • n s at r 1<n fish viilagt, the artillery battery and brlgaae drill the great places of /Pa- den •Parliament 'Building, St. Pauls Cathedra' and the 'Tower; also the llnivprsity of Oxford. The length of this letter prevented us publishing it itt tui'. Letters written before he was wounded were received during the week in which Lance Corp. Treble stated that he expected to soon be in Frame and that they were training hard He and Elmore Harness were atn tee same draft. When the draft was called as an N.C.°, he w.ss ask - to "fall out" but he teal Maj. Je,v itt he wished to go, ani the Major replied "Very well' so Leon, got to the front sooner than he otherwise would have, and he sail, "I am tick- led to death that we are going into the thick of it. As far as we know, the sgo to Ypres, 10.1 60. and we will certainly see something there or vise will be ",pushing up the daisies" :n e month or 'two." He says the draft men dyad their Ross rifles taken and received sbort Lee-Enfields, and the first time he tried the nes-rifle at 200 yards the made a possitee, 25 out of 25 all five shots within: a 2a arch circle. To -night we marched to the barber shop and had our hair clipped off tight, and we look Iike convicts, and s•e are under C.B. while on ;draft. It s hot here now and I am e. solid mass of freckles and red e.s a lobster, but ,we dont worry as nobody sees us. Am feeling fine and weigh 155 pounds. The .second letter written froth the base was France said that his detach- ment was about ,to go to the hottest spot in the trenches, and that Doe, Mallett tad already gene into the trenches. A ,third letter written, on June. 10 states that he has been moved to Belgium and was with the 7th Can- adians (now lst Br. Columbiansj—one of .the best battalions in the service. A,11 but two in. the , Eattalion were in tli.e xanks a year ago. Our Captain Holmes, has won the D.S.O. and the Military Cross for bravery, and fifteen men have the•D.C„ M's. To -night w go into the front line. "Hoipe Fritz don't ig:et me" but we take'our chance. I dost't think .Earl Parsons is tar Away end P11 :try to find hinn(, You ought to see ;what they call amod- ern soldier. 111. bet 10 to l that you would hurt yourself laughing. We wear big shrapnel 'helmets—look lust like bigsoup bowls—carry bombs, saws wire cutters, and everything im- aginable. Local Items T. G. Creech cut the grass on the Park on iMonday and on Friday after- noon the work of putting the Park in good shep'e will be undertaken. Your 'help is needed. Dr. Roulstout desires to .announce that he will be absent from his of- fice next 'week from Monday to Thursday, and possibly to Saturday. During his absence anyone wishing to make an ,appointment may do so by phoning to or calling at his office. FAREWELL SERMON.—Rev. W.G H. 1VIcAlister preached his farewell sermon in James ,Street Methodist church on Sunday evening. He took as his text, I.Corl. 13-13, "Now abid- eth Faith, Hope and Charity—these 'three—and the greatest of these is Charity" and in .a sermon noted for its simplicity and clearness he show- ed thegreatness of clarity as c;om- pareu to the other great things on earth such as oratory, the gift of prophesy, •greet knowledge, generosity faith and hope. Faith and hope en- dure Bang, but charity alone will last forever. "It seems Ibut a few weeks ago that I preached my initial ser- mon here, and yet foiuryears have passed, as in a night', and I want to thank •everybody with whom I have been associated during those years, the Boards for tbie harmony that has always been in evidence, Mr. Phillips and the chose, and the congregation. It has been. all Bonne glad; day, andt 1 shall ;Hass on with the memory of foul' of the most pleasant: years of my line. Be pleased to reanemberrne by Charity, that suffereth long and is kind. Be charitable to all men. LO.O.F. DECORATION DAY. — The members of Exeter Loigei els is their annual custom, observed Sunday afternoon last as Decoration Day ani to the number of needy sixty congregated at the cemetery and with the beautiful ceremony prepared for such occasions, ;placed a potted ger- anium ;Aron the ,graves of all departed brethren. In their march from grave to grax+e the "brethren were marshalled by I.D. j. G M. Boyle and Past Grend Di nen, while Past Grand Ilowald ac- ted as Noble Grand and Bro. Atkinson as chaplain A. very large number of people were present to witness the ceremony The graves decorated. were those of Bros. Geo, Brooks, A. Bagshaw, C. Snell, H: Lambrook, Carley, 'F. Gidley, R. Crocker, Jas, Willis, Jas. Hodgson, :Simon Hunter Bert Knight, Geo. Rooke, Jas.\Vhite, Thos. Prior, Herman Ball, Harvey Dignan, Mart Salter, Frank Knight. E. Howard and L. Hooper DIED IN THE WEST. ---There died wit Chausut, Alta., on June 23rd, Rich- ard Robertson, a former well-known resident of Exeter, at the age of 84 years and 2 months. For many years deceased resiled with his family near Grand Bend in the township of Ste- phen and for many years later live on the London Road, a little south of :town. About five years ago he and Mrs. Robinson broke up house" keeping and °have since been resod. ing with their children .in the 1.nited States and the West. The late Mr. Robinson 'was noted for his strict in- tegrity gni has been a lite -long Christian and a sincere and devout member of the Methodist church. He leaves a large grown-up family. Mrs. Mrs. Robinson predeceased her hus- band about two years. The remains of 1Ir. Robinson were brought here tor burial. the funeral taking plaee from the Exeter dept on Wednesday evening. Mr. Alexander, an employe of the Connor Machine Co„ had the misfor- tune to have his arm and hand badly burned the other day, and as a result is now oft. duty, We wish to again, draw the atten- tion of our correspondents to the frequent custom of recording among the news items advertising matter, such as, entertainments, etc., to which there is a charge, or admission fee.. Such advertising must be paid for at out tegu;ar advertising rates -5 cents a line eVe hope our correspondents wi1 kindly .besr this in mind. Mrs W. T. Acheson is visiting an London Mrs. .Atkinson leaves to -day to vis- it in London Township. Misr, flay GiII, teacher .-f Portage la Prairie, is spending the vacation in Exeter. W.J. Heaman and iami; y left yes terdc,y morning for Port Stanley, is here they will remain for a couple tnonthr Mrs Harris, who nhas been in Lon- desborough for the past few months has returned and is staying with her daughter, •Mrs. Sid, Davis. Mr. and Mrs. T E. Handford and \Liss La. Belle of Ingersoll attended the funeral of ;firs. Handford's father the late Richard Robinson, here on Wednesday. KIRKTON Death.—After an illness of over a year from spinal trouble the death took place on Saturday morning, June 24th., of Wiliam Gillian, a highly es- teenredresident of Usborne Township He had reached the age of 57 years and 7 'days. The late 'Mr. Gilfillan was born tin Scotland, and came to this country with his parents when three years of age, and settled on the farm on which he died. He married Miss Hackney and she and six child- ren survive. Two brothers, John of ttsbo.rne and James of Toronto als' survive. Deceased was respected by all. He was a worker in. the Sunday School and was superintendent for a number of years; ,and was also an El - dee of the church; The sympathy of the community goes out to the rte- reaved. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from his late resi- dence, Con. 14, to Kirkton Union cemetery and was largely attended. --o-- Mr. William Elliott is recovering af- ter a severe attack of- lockjaw, foli- o -wine an accident ;three 'weeks ago when he vias tilnjured in ;the beg byt a manure •spreader. For some days he could not open 'his mouth, but sev- eral heavy doses of sertun have ' im- proved his condition very much and he now shows signs of complete re- covery. CHISELHURST x—o-x— Rev. 'Darling, Stella, occupied the pulpit here Sunday .in the absence of Rev Pitiight and ;gave a very finedis- course,—Ptes. K.i McLeod and C. Printnell of London were home . for Sunday, -Mr. John Wren and wife of Toronto are visiting relatives here.— A. large number ,from here attended. the funeral of Mrs. Shepherd in Hen- Thursday,—Wm. Pybus is build- ing a barn. BIRTHS Eiodgins -Iu Lucan, on June 13th, to Mr. and Mrs.' Ra'ph Hod,gi/is,: a son Conley -In Exeter, on June 25, toFtVIr. and Mrs. Ceniey„ a daughter, -.. SJlwI1fi131 R$ & CREECH Horner. --In McGillivray, on June 16, to Mr wad Mrs. Joseph Horner, a son, p'1+:e -lir Lucan, on June 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex. O'Neil, a daughter. MARRIAGES Jaques. Selves— At the home of the bride's parents, on June 28, by Rev. C. Fletcher, Thames Road, .Ir. Jes- se Jaques of Osborne, to Miss Mary. Grace daughter of Mr. and :firs. John Selves of the same township. Willert--Rader— At the Lutherarn. Church, Dashwood, on. June 28th, Edward F. ZI Miert, to :Miss alma, daughter of .lir. and Mrs. " Henry Rader of Dashwood Wein—Andress—At Wrenshall, Minn. on June 21st, Albert W. Wein, for- merly of near Creditor, to Miss Mina Annie Andress. Dempsey--Connell—ln Clinton, on Juno 21st, by Rev. R. J. :s1eCor. muck, Lulu Pearl Connell to Sterl- ing Dempsey. :;McLean-..•.Macdonald—In •G derich, en June 21st, Lieut. R. Y. McLean • of the 161st Battalion, to Mary Lillian Macdonald of Goderich. Seigner--Huller--Tn Clinton, Zet June Zist, Pearl Viola, eldest daughter of Mr. end Mrs. •George Huller, to Sergeant George Seigner of the 110 overseas batta3ion.. DEATHS Gi"ttl;an-.In Iisborne, on Jusse 24th, • William Gilfillan, aged 57 years. 7 days. Robinson—At Chauvin, Alta., on June 23rd. Richard Robinson, formerly of Exeter. aged 84 years, 2 months. Cook—la Clinton, on June 20th, Hen- -k W. Cook, aged 67 years and b moths. 'Curts—In McGillivray on June 19th, Sophie Dorothy Curts, aged 84 years. Reid --in Stanley township, on June 20th. Elizabeth Ann Clarke, relict of the late John Reid, aged 77 years and' 2 months. It I STIWART'S PHONE 16 PHONE 16 Cushioned Soled Shoes for tMen and Women. You who always complaisang about tired feet, and do not know what shots comfort is, try P. ,hair of Minister Myles Cus- hioned Soled Shoes. You have to wear a pair before you ran realize arm much more comfortable they are than the ordinary shoe 'Women's Shoes, 54.00 to $5,00; Men's $6.00 . SUMMER FOOTWEAR FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Barefoot Sandals 75e. to 51.25 Running Shoes 65c. to 90e. Patent Pumps, 51.50 to $2.00 White Canvas Pumps, 75c to $1 COOL UNDERWEAR In two-piece or combination for Boys or Men in medium or light weights. Boy's Combination at 50c, 61k. Men's ditto at 75c., $1.00, $1.50 HOLEPROOF HOSE Holeproof Silk Hose are guaranteed to wear three month without holes or new ones are furnished Free of Charge . BOYS' KHAKI BLOOMERS A great bloomer for summer wear, It wears and washes well We have sizes for small as well as Older boys. Priced 75c. 53. STRAW HATS In fine quality split Sennet Braids. Showing this season's newest shapes. Do no: delay in Seuurinry one. Popular Prices, -- $1.00, 51.50, 52.00 and 53,00 OUTING SHIRTS With the new Roll Collar in three shades. A very cool ant comfortable shirt for out - in, wear. All sizes $1.25 , SUIT CASES, CLUES AND TRUNKS will be needed for those goingg away. Splendid assortment of Suit Cases from 51.25 to 56,00. Leather Club Bags, leather lined—Extra Values at $4.50. Strong good looking trunks at......... $5.00, 55.50, and 56.00. PHONE 16 J A. STEWART PHONE 16 Th 3 3 ig Store with the Little Prices "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 5480; the Cou- pelet 5730' the Sedan $890; the Town car 5780. All prices are f.o.b. Ford, Ontario. 'All cars completely equip- ped, including electric headlights.. Cars on sale at MILO SNELL'S, EXETER.