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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1916-8-3, Page 1ED Df - ass ist es, ae. jai in- ige Id r� t03 Great loss by fire in New Ontario. Allies end second year of war on the offensive everywhere. TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR EXET.E.R, ONTARIO, THURSDAY', MTG. 1916 Our Corner, The men of the 10th who spent the .week end in town say that Camp Barden is an ideal can;p.--St, Mary's Journal —a—se-et-- Lieut. —Q-- —Lieut. Torrance says the nights • are woo] at Camp Borden, even if the days are not. That is more than could be said of any spot in Western Ontario, up to Monday nigh -t. Up to that dame there was not a cool spot outside of the cellar, day or night. .Liberal ',newspaper men like Editor Doily of the Slmcoe Reformer, and E. j. \Vood of the Tillsonburg Liberal who have taken, the .trouble to visit Camp. Borden, proclaim it a wonder -- Wily tine camp? the best in America, gad In a month to be the best in, the world. The other fellows had better began to be ,honest ,pretty soon. I•lefere Sir Sam Hughes visited Camp Barden the heads of the battalions met and decided to call his attention to things to be righted, and when he called them all together a'nd asked them to be feariic and state their grimaces, if they lied any, and the Department would do everything pos- sible to rectify them, not ane C. • O. said a woad. A,nd then they let Sir Sang go away and bear the blame. Will any of those! C. O's see the fir- ing 1+ne ? But probably the C. O's had no grievances, The trouble seems to be political sniping, and a tew of the tough'element are separat- ed from the "girls" and the "booze," TAMAN'S PHONE 81a WARM IEATHER WEAR Straw Hats WE HAVE A LARGE VARIETY OF SIZES AND SHAPES ° IN BOTH -SAILORS AND PANAMAS SAILORS ' ..,$1.00 to $3,00" P.ANAMAS $3.00 to $6.00 Flannel and Duck Trousers ARE NOW,THeE THING TO WEAR PRICES $1.50. to $7.00 Negligee Shirts PRICES $1.00 to $°1.50 Summer Underwear COMBINATIONS $r TWO - PIECE PEI SUIT 50e. to $1.50 W. Taman: 'Tailor & Furnisher PHONE 81a. Shipping goods to the United States in. a submarine is like delivering 55c, worth of ,popcorn in a taxicab. —x—o—x— Great care should be exercised just now with matches and fires of all kinds Everything is very dry and a fire would spread very rapidly, —x—o—x,-.The Possibility that the fly, and probably mox°e particularly the table fly was something to do with spread of that dreaded disease, infantile par- alysis, makes it •doubly imtpertant that Pile's of manure be knot allowed to re- main 'exposed within the nnunjcipality The 'Provincial Regulations require that the keeper of every stable shall perritrrot more than two wagonloads of manure to =cumulate, and shall keep .such manure in a properly cov- ered receptacle, The Provincial Board of Health are insisting that the above resulatioas are to xied out. —0— July bas passed and without a -doubt. it will go down in history as •the hot- test and driest ,month ever experi- ettced in Exeter, or any part of west- ern Ontario; The thermometer regis- tered over 90 degrees for several days and sometimes it was nearly 10.0. Only one light rain fell in Exeter during the month, and in many nearby neighborhoods there was not a drop of rain, The ground is very dry era bard, ,the dust on the roads is some inches deep, vegetation is parched, the spring crops are very short, ,potatoes will be light and root craps poor if rain does not come very ,sooni. The second year of war is now al- most overand it sees the allied forces everywhere on, the offensive, and from every authority comes the word that the offensive of -the enemy will soon be broken and peace will come with- in a year. Germany made tretnendu- uous ;preparations to dominate the world, but the Allies have after the first onslaught been gathering strength and to -day. are, in the position of be- ing vastly ,superior to the enemy, Points that stand out 'prominently are the masterly retreat toward Paris and the return drive to the Marne, the, retreat itrtact of the Russian forces, the rejuvenation of the Russian arm- ies the organization of the great Kit- chener army, the wonderful ,produc- tion of munitions, the brilliant defeat of the German. navy, the transport of millions of men, and the masterly de- fence of Verdun. It is a wonderful story Lund iar to few mouths the full result wall be a glorious ;victory. EXPERT. ON ,CAMP BORDEN That the ;political snipers who have ,been ;painting black the great training grounds at Camp Borden have succeeded in hurting recruiting in Western Ontario is evident from the statement of Col. Williams, Chief Dominion Recruiting officer. It has been felt necessary to have Col, Wil- liams tour the district to give the true facts concerning Camp Bordeu and offset the damage done by cer- tai,npapers which have sadly forgotten their patroitic duty in their mad de- sire to turn civilians and soldiers against the Minister of Milatia. Col. Williams, a British soldier of many years eryperience in all parts of the Empire, declares that Camp Bor- den will go down in history as one of the world's finest military camps, comparing favorably, with famous Al- dershot in. England, "I am perfectly certain that Camp Borden will be re- lished by the mien las soon as the new- ness has worn off" was the prediction of this thoroughly qualified soldier, Letters from our own boys up at Camp Barden bear out this statement. The ,political snipers owe, apologies to their readers and to the Govern mean—Stratford Herald. The Boys in Khaki -- Mitchell has had eight men killed in the war thus far. Pte. Albert G. Jackson of Kippen is reported as killed in action; Mrs. W. Martyn of Mitchell has re- ceived word that her nephew E. Sch- uler-. ,who was recently reported as missing, had been killed, in •action. Corp. .Ambrose Zapfe; a Parkhill boy -with the ,Priacess Pats, who was officially- reported missing several weeks ago. writes from a German hos- pital that he was wounded and is a prilsonesr. —x—o-.X— Sergi: R. C. rCusedinglhaan, 18th Bat- ta!lioai. is to receive the T), a, M. He ,lived at Brussels, Ont., before go- ing to Cainton to enlist. He had been mentioned several times for gallantry in action. ---o-- ,Mr. Wm. Russell of Exeter receiv- ed a telegram on Thursday stating that his son 'Private William Russell w,ho welnt oversews with the 33rd, and to ,France, in fa draft, has been wounc3- ed in the left ,arm. The nature of the wound is not stated; -•, Monday's casualty list mentions Pei - vales Win. J. Gardner of ICirkton, El- wyn Rivers and .F. S„ Smart of Sea- Porta wounded, and H; C, Moose of Si Marys prisoner oaf war, The 'naval servicedepartment has received word that Canada has now a real llyyn'g squadron The 200 flying men from the Dominion ,have been collected 'into, one. ,squadron and are dropping bombs along the German lines, camps and railway terminals. EXETER MAN 11ROWNED AT GODERIC.H, The relatives and friends in Exeter were shocked on ;Monday afternoon to hear of the death to Lake Duron at Goderich that afternoon by drown- ing .of George Blatchford, son of and and airs. Francis Blatchford of Exe- ter. After baying learned printing at The Times office here George left for Listowel on Monday of last week to take a ,position, and on Monday he accompanied a Sunday School picnic from that town to. Goderich. With a number o± others he went in bathing near the mouth .of the river where it is very dangerous, although no dan- ger signs are :aqp, and he was appar- ently •carried out by the under cur- rent, and the water being rough be could net be 'rescued, The lame was dragged for long (tis- tanees ;all afternoon and night and next day and search ,parties wandered up and clown the shore in the hope of finding the ''unfortunate man's body,,,but without success, A ]number of the brethren of Exe- ter Lodge of 'Oddfellows, of whieb the late Mr, Blatchford was a mem- ber, motored to Goderich Tuesday „night to assist in the tseaarch, hut the body has riot yet been found. George, who was 22 years of age was borer in Usborne Township, " ane lived there with his parents until a year or two ago, when the family mov- ed to Exeter. He was an ideal young man, bright, honest and trustworthy, and his sad demise is a severe blow to his aged tpar'ents, and sisters, firs, Brown of ll.ensall and Miss Ida at home, all el wham have the sym- pathy of the community. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE 1EW ONTARIO Great bush fires wept New Ont- ario on Sunday last and caused very beavy ,loss 01 life and property, and was finally put out by a very heavy rain, on Monday moraine The loss of life is estunated at 284. made up as follows, Nushka 1.01, Ra - more 14, Kelso 2, Iroquois Falls 12, Matheson 35, Cochrane 20. • in the outlying district the loss is not yet known, but it must have been very .heavy. Many children are among the lost, in many districts nota house or tree is left Mending, and in other,plac- es buildings and people were saved by miraculous turns in the sweep of the lire. Rescue trains with tents and provis- ions were immediately sent to the fire swept districts. and the Ontario Government bas done everything pos- sible to help the sufferers. The latest report ;gives the dead as 350, and it may reach 500. Local News Mr Frank Mallett, jr., and family aro visiting in St. Thomas. Mrs. D. Johns and Miss Lille re- turned Saturday from a visit with relatives in Sarnia. J AMES STREET S. S. PICNIC.— rhe James Street Methodist Sunday School picnicked at Grand Bend on Thursday last and a very iarge num- ber attended. The day was a pleas- ant One, although hot, and all enjoyed themselves. The Hollowing list of sports were held and won„— Primary lRacee Girls— Marjorie Westcott, Meta Salter, Doreen Westcott. . PSimary Race, Boys — George Frayne, 'Willie Hill, George Dunn. Boys Race 8 years and uarder.— Harold Penhale, Harold Fisher, Verne rRoulston. Girls 'Race 8 years and under,— Loretta Yellow, Violet i'loomtield; Jean Rioomfield. Boys Mace 12 years and under.— .Reggie Taylor, Lloyd, Parsons Geo. Hinds. Girls Raee 12 years and, under.— Perla Sanders, Cecilia 'Christie, Ruth' Lamporte. Buoys ;);face 18 years and uzidetr.— George Hinds, Lloyd Parsons., Reg- gie Taylor. 100 yard dash—. 'John Willis, Preston Deering, Wil- fred Shapton. A 'arried ladies' race.— Alas. ace.°Alas. George Westcott. Mrs. Hiram Shapton, Ma's. Hill. Ladies raeei open.— Stella Southcott, Anna Bell, Laura Harvey. tarried mens' raoe—. 0. Southcott, Ed. Westoptt, Dr. Reid IThree-11egged raoe. - Willlis Leos., . Per:late and Welst- cott, lEteid and 'Dearing. Staing eating' 'contest—. Hglrvey and Jones, (Southcott and Southecott, l_Bissett! and Willis, IO,ouple Race.— Southcott and Southcott, !Bell and Deering, Bisset and Willis, Water Melon. 'contest.— Elmer Willis, Milton Sideman, tG"lr'as. Triebner, That. the Panama Canal is doomed is the sen's'ational starteanent 'Lade by the Fineencial Times of Montreal which claims that it has .private' information from the Old Country to the effect that engineering authorities are con- vinced that an admissioci from the Un- ited States guv1ernmenf that the pro- ject i;. useless ceartunoiit lorsg be delayed, The Financial Times understands that Edon icaa experts are ev1en now in Britain 'gathering information made by engineerson the alternate Nicaragua rt>ute SANDED, & CREECH Aug. 4, 1914—War Declared ORGA for Victory! Aug. 4, 1916—Allies Winning ONTA2taa THE THIRD YEAR OF THE WAR calls for the organized co-opera- tion of every citizen of the Province of Ontario, ALL must help to hasten the day of final triumph, For the sake of those who have made the Great Sacrifice, and of those now overseas or in training, every citizen must give the best service possible. No one need feel "out of it" when the great day, of Victory comes, but everyone must qualify now by sharing in the sacrifices which the War demands. Suggestions for Organization In many Municipalities there are already active patriotic organizations, such as Recruiting, Red Cross, Soldiers' Aid and Patriotic Fund. Com- mittees. In such cases, one of these, or, better stili, a joint committee of these and the citizens generally, might undertake to co.eperate with the Central Committee at Toronto, Where there is no active represeatatiye organization, it is suggested that one he formed at the earliest mount. It should be non- partisan (iia the broadest sense), and represent *very interest affected by -war conditions, What Organizations Should Do 3. Find more igen for Overseas service. 2. Help in keeping our munition; plants working to fall capacity. 3, Induce every possible worker, men sad women, to serve au the farm and in ether essential industries. 4. Find money for the coming WAR LOAN and war funds,, 5. Ia short, assist in the organization of Ontario'sresources to meet war conditions and after -war conditions. THRIFT and ECONOMY, and a careful consideration and preparation for our problems are essential if we would meet the present and future needs. For further suggestions and information, you are cordially requested to write at once to ALBERT H. ABBOTT, Ph.D., Secretary, Organization of Resources Committee, Parliament Buildings, Toronto. .1144, LIEUTENANT -GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO Chairman of the Organization of Resources Committee If this report is true—and there are reasons why it cannot be discarded hastily—the United States stands to lose $500,000,000 in cash and the lives of thousands of workmen, The Pana- ma canal has cost this amount of man- e,v and an army of men who have fall- en victims to tropical diseases and of accidents. The 'Culebra cut is the cause of the trouble. It has been blocked 'repeatedly with earth from the surrounding hills and a commissi- on of experts has reported that unless these watersheds are completely roof- ed there will be landslides at frequent intervals. So heavy is the participa- tion during the rainy season that the Iig.h- soil of the higher ground is un- aermined ,and is carried down into the caner .Dredging is the only make- shift remedy for it weakens the found- ation of the hills and makes future landslides mare o.ertaiu. GIRLS WHO MAKE POOR WIVES We never see a petted; pampered girl who is yielded ,to in every whim by servants and parents that we do not sigh with pity for the man who will some day be her husband. It is the worshipped daughter who has been taught that her whims and wishes are supreme lin the household, who makes rnarriage a failureall her life, She- has hehas 'had her way in things great and small; and when she desired dresses, pleasures or journeys which were•be- yoaid the family purse, she carried the day with tears or 'saes, or poising as a martyr. The parents sacrificed for her sake, hoping finally to see her well married. They carefully hide her faults from her suitors who seek her hand and she is ever ready with smiles and allurements to win the hearts 'of men, • land the average man es as blind to the faults of a pretty girl as a newly (hatched bird is blind to the worms, lulpan, the trees about him. He thinks her 'little ,;pettish ways acre mere gnrlislh moods; but when she becomes his wife and 'reveals beer sel- fish mind cruel nature, he is grieved and 'hurt to think fate has been ..so ;unkind to him, A sneak -thief got into Mr. George Easterbrook's cellar, Huron street, on Monday night and ;carried away five quart gems 0± raspberry fruit Mrs. 1lasterbrook had done down that day also four or five empty gems. MARRIAGE LICENSES .ISSUED by C H Sanders at the Advocate Of - e. Strictly confidential; no witness BIRTHS hillisrsitgton--1n .Usborne, o,n July 29th to 'Mr and .Mrs: Fred Ellerington, a sae Ford—In Usborne, on August 1, to 1V?r. and Mrs: Fre.d Fara, a son. Kernii:k—In Usberne, on July 31st, to ;M-. and Mrs. T3ertIc`ernick, a son DEATHS Blatchford—Drowned in Goderich on July 31st George Blatchford, sorrel Mr and Mrs, Francis Blatchford, of Exeter aged 22 years. Roach -1n Brucefield, on July 31st William Roach, formerly of Usborne aged 24 years and 8 months. Harlton—In 'Stephen, on July 18, Mar- tha Brown, widow of the late Thom- a : Harlton, aged 80 years, Prance—In McGillivray, on July 21, Mrs. Susan, aged 77 years, 3 mon- ths and 3 days. Currie—In ;McGillivray, on July 2oth Archibald Currie, aged 47 years, 11 months and 13 days. Henderson—On Lot 47,Thames Con„ Blanshard. on July 24th, William Henderson aged 64 years, 8 months 8 days. STEWART'S PIIONB 16 PHONE 16 Goods You Need for The Hot Weather at Tempting Prices MIDDY -BLOUSES A big assortment of good blouses made of good white ma- terials in white and white trim- med with colors. WHITE SKIRTS $1.00 Clearing of White Skirts. •- S,plendid quality Bedford cord and Indian Head. Regular $2 and 53 values. Reduced price each $1.00 MILLINERY All ilow+ers, shapes and trim- med Hats to be cleared this season. The prices on all mill- inery is 'very low. DINNER 'SETS 6 new Dinner r-$e'ts of 96 piece Extra quality, ware with very neat decoration. Special mid- summer price '$15.00. C EIOICE GROCERIES — MEN'S STRAW HATS Including all of the newest shapes at the low prices we are quoting. You will want one. RUBBER SOLED OUTING SHOES For Boys, Misses, Women. They are in great demand. Boys and :Misses 75c., 90c. $1.00 Women's and Men's $1.25, 11.50 STANDARD PATTERNS & DESIGNERS. Call and get the new August° Fashion sheet, and subscribe for Designer at the law price of 45c a year. We stock the • New Standard Patterns. ODD CUPS 15 doz. odd Cups, Clover Leaf just unpacked, These are ;scare goods. Get your supply at once, SPECIALS FOR ONE ,WEEK. New Potatoes Camp Coffee per bottle • 25c, Comfort S,oalp 6 bars for 25c. BBest Extracts 3 for 25c. Quant Sealer 'Pickles—each 25c. Toasted Corn Flakes 3 for 25c PHONE 16 J A. STEWART PHONE 16 The Big Store with the Little Prices