HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1916-10-5, Page 8E'1`ER . llil.UEATE, ''r'HURSDAY OCT 5 1B1B
EXETER MARKETS
CHANGED FACE 'WED ESDAY1
Wheat elle ..,... 4,. 1: 5 L46
Oats 0 to .55
Potatoes, per bag . • 20t
Slay . per ton 10.00
0,30
Flour, per cwt
2`
Flour, low grade a OU,
Shorts, per ton UO
Bran, per ton
Qg .............. ... 32 room through illness.
32
te
laa-
Butter
Creamery cwt. 10.45 'sa'tehev tvurta7effect an the
y..
Hogs, per
LOCA. DOINGS. 4f
nEicara,c�c�Ac�Licsl�•aQcae '
PPLES WANTED at the Exeter 1
raporator. 40 cents a hundred for
peeling apples
Thanksgiving Day. on Monday fie xt
;Sire,. T. G. 'Creech is confined to her
is. R Bedtord 5s .offering a lin-
- ite:l Quantity of sugar before stock-
taking. ti` 7.75 per. hundred.
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MIS; j, J. ALLAN, Eye Sight
Sge:.ta:is• will be at the Central !-Io-
te;, Exet r, Saturday, October 14, from
10 an 8 lam -
CARD OF THANKS
:+1r and Mrs. Richard Welsh wish
to express their sincere. thanks to*he
friend.; .i tel neighbors for their acts
of :kindness anti sympathy extended
during the illness and subsequent
death of Mr. Balkw'i11,
PIAS LOST --On Main StreetEx-
eter, on Na -tlnesclay night a small pur-
se eontaiaing a number of cop:xerst
Finder wit be suitably rewarded by
returning same to -Miss Schwartz, Cen-
tral Hote;,
TiTine Hydro line between here and
Hensel' was... completed on Saturday.
Doris, daughter a Mr. and 1'1rs, Ed.
Stewart of London, is very ill at
p:resen t.
•Next year no minister of the Lon -
dor. Methodist district will receive less
than the minmum salary of $ 900,
Bishop Williams conducts acoafirnt-
ation seriice in ,the Trivia Memorial
'the earlypart\ e
Church qn ly ofNovember.
tuber,
Messrs. Amy Wexler and Julus So-
koloff lost one of their wagon hor-
ses by death at Kirkton last week.
The new three, cent stamp has made
its appearance. Being a dark brown
it is now easily distinguished from
the two.
Mr. Milo Snell sold Ford cars re-
cently to Victor Heywood of Usbornet
Pat Flanagan of Stephen, and Dr.
Orme of Crediton,
The Exeter evaporator opened for
operations on 'Monday. The 'fruit in
AUCTION SALE.--Householder-this district is rather • on the small
feats, the pros -rty el. Henry Mal:ins, aide ani wormy .but the crop is :fair,
Andrew Street, on Saturday, Oct 7
at Z o'ciocla `ierm, •cash, B,' la, Phil-
lips Acct.
BROOCH LOST. --Gold Broo:'h set
with pearls, Iretwe{en Mr. A. Walters'
and air, J, :Walters' residences, on Sep.
s22. ate 011ice del kindlyreturn
reward,e :9dyos
VILLAGE RESIDENCED FOR
S ALE•- A storey and half brick
house, one aecres of land, hard and
soft water, well situated. Two good
building lots in property. Price rea-
sonable. apply at Advoccate Office
MISS J. 3• ALLAN, Eye 'Sight
Specialist, will be at the Central Ho-
tel, Esher, Saturday, October 14, from
Ott a,rr, tc. 8 prm.
PtRN1TCRE FOR SALE—Wm.
Rollins will. sell prizately a number of
articles of bedroom. and kitchen furni-
ture. stoves,, linoleum, etC., at his re-
cent residence, London Road
He will also rent the house. Apply to
A. Rollins,
The soldiers of Exeter and vicinity
who are returning ton their last leave
before going oversea are being ban-
queted and entertained on Friday ev-
ening by the citizens.
Rev Baird of James Street church
will preach anniversary services at
Chiselhurst on Sunday afternoon and
evening, Rev. Knight of Henna will
occupy the James Street pulpit in the
evening
Harvest Howie services were held
in James Street church on Sunday, and
the pastor Rev. Baird preached ap-
proirkate .sermons while the music
and the decorations were in accord
with the harvest season.
Mr. James Walters was taken aid-
den'sy .11i tit .Messrs, Jones 8: May's
store or: Saturday and for a time his
case assumed a very serious aspect.
He hots -es -sr, has much improve;'
sinal and i, now around again,
Mrs Ann Gardiner, who recently
disposed ot her dwelling, sold 'ger
hold effects, by public auction oa
Thursday last, and in future will re-
side with relatives, Her son Mr, Peter
Gardiner, ot Blyth, was here looking
AUCTION SALE tatter her interests on the day of 'the
G. R. Bedford has exchanged his sale,
storeand business cnn Main Street for
a farm and will naw o:fer his beau-
tiful residence on Huron Street; also
the two new houses on William St.,
Auction on Oct. 14th, if not sold priv-
iously to that date. Information as to
G. R.
ford.—C W.Robirce or terms nson,lyto Auctioneerr.-d
FRESH GROCERIES always in
Stock We take Butter and Eggs in
exchange giving the highest market
prises,—H Beirling, Exeter North.
WANTED AT ONCE, --Young wo-
men desiring employment in town can
find it by applying at once to the
Jackson Manufacturing Ca, who has
several good positions vacant. The
work is light and clean, the hours are
very short and wages are paid while.
learning. Steady position and good,
wages assured to anyone giving it a
trial. Apply at once, JACKSON
11g-ANUFACTURING CO., EXETER.
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400 TONS SALT -400 tons of lt'
ine
Land and Cattle Salt for sale. All
grade 55.50 per :on; 50e. per bag.
EXETER SAL 1 WORKS Co„ Ltd
j Su'ton, Manager.,
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
by C H. Sanders a: the Advocate Of-
fice, Strictly confidential; no witness
required,
SALT FOR SALE.—An excellent
qua[tn of Sarnia made salt toe' sale
al Old Temperance House, at the
G T R. station. Sold in any quant-
ity. Your patronaze is solicited and
satisfaction is guaranteed. ED.
MAGUIRE Exeter.
Mts. Wm, Fletcher moved Tuesday
to the residence she purchased from
Mrs alawksbaw and recently vacated
ha Mrs Yager. Mr. William Snell
who purchased Mrs. Fletcher's house,
will move in from Usborne this week.
We welcome Mr. and Mrs, Snell to
Exeter,
CITIZENS FAREWELL TO 161ST
BATTALION
The citizens of Exeter will • tender
a concert to the members of ,the 161-
st battalion recruited in Exeter, . on
Friday !evening, Oct. 6th, at 8 o'clock'
in the. Opera ./,House. Let all cone.
and give the boys a memorable ;are -
well 'evening,
Admission 25 cents.
A Fowl Supper will be served in
the Faaentent of James Streit Meth,
odist Church on Friday, October
6th for the soldiers and theta wives,
Mr, G. J, Dow shipped a carload
of horses to Montreal this week,
Mr, and Mrs. Geo. R. Bedford an-
nounce the marriage, of their daughter
Valeria to, .Mr, William H. Armstrong,
the marriage to take place in October,
Tho Soldiers' Aid Society intend
holding in Main St. Church on Aug.
loth at 8 o'clock, AShower for the
boas at the front. Xmas Stockings
aro ,being filled with socks, handker-
chief.;, tooth brush and paste, note
paper, +envelopes, pencils, mouth -or-
gans talcum powder, cards, mil
chocolate bum, pines,tobacco, linen
crash towels, 18x27. Those who are
knitting socks kindly bring in by the
16th. Will the friends please send
the -addresses of the boys to .Mrs. R
N. Creech as we intend sending a par-
cel to each of 'the Exeter boys.
SMITH—FISHER,—The marriage
took place, quietly ,at nine o'clock in
the morning of Tuesday, October 3rd
at the#^ home of the bride's uncle, Mr.
A. G. Dyer, Exeter, when alias Mary
J. Fisher, daughter of .the late Mr, and
Mrs. Fred Fisher, became the bride
of :Sir Arthur C, Sm ith of Brantford,
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
J W, Baird, pastor of James Street
:Methodist church. Bride and groom
were unattended, After the cere-
mony. yr, and Mrs. Smith left by
auto for a short trip before going
to Brantford where they will reside.
The best wishes of the bride's many
friends go with them.
FELL Tt'VENTY FINE FEt.T,--
Norman ,1McDonald, son af Mr. Joseph
McDonald Hay Township, sustained a
sever; shaklug-up and :arob tbiy s:>r-
iou, injury. while engaged with J Xrl
John 1-lunkin inerecting a cement slo
on the farm of 'Mr, Rabt• Atkinson,
east at Centralia, on Friday last. They
were nearing the top when the scar -
told gave away and precipitated \1r.
McDonald and Earl Atkinson„ son of
the owner of the 'farm, to the ground,
a distance cif twenty-five feet.
Young Atkinson escaped with but a'
slight shaking -up, while. McDonald did
not fare. so well, one of his feet being
severely ,injured and he was otherwise
badly shaken -up, Owing to the in-
tense swelling it is not at present
east to ascertain just how severely
the foot is injured.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Patriotic League was held in the
Tom n. HaU on ,Monday evening, Oct,
Znd The Fair Day receipts were
—Booth at grounds 564,33; booth at
Town Hall $30,60; Tags s87,2b; sheds
519,03; Total $201,26. All the lad •
les are invited to come and bring
their Xmas Stocking to Trivia Mem-
orial Hall on Friday afternoon, Oct,
Lith a t3 p.m. Refreshments will be
served. Anyone who has not been.
supalied with a stocking kindly put
your gitts in a box with your uame
and address on the outside. It is',ug.
Bested that we send any of the fol-
lowing articles,—pocket mirror, poe-
m
ISet pencil on pen, chewing „ aLin
or
chicklets, handkerchiefs, writing pa-
per chocolates, etc,—Mrs. W. j,Beer,
Secretary.
ADVISED tTOBUY SEED NOW
—Farmers of Old Ontario and Quebec
arc lacing a serious shortage of potat-
oes 'The condition of the +,rop tier-
oughotft 'North America is such that
tne,• would be well advised to pur-
chase now their seed supply for ,text
staring. Good 'healthy stocks of ',un-
able varieties may be obtained at rea-
sonable prices in parts of Eastern
Quebec and the Maritime Provinces
says toe seed branch Ottawa.
OLDEST NATIVE DEAD.—Mon-
day las.% friends and relatives laid to
rest thee remains of the oldest native-
barn resident of Exeter, We refer to
the death of William Eaikwill, who
died at the home of his son-in-law,
Mr. Richard Welsh, Andrew street, on
Friday last at the age of 79 years and.
3 months. About 21 months ago,
while visiting in London he was the
victim of a stroke of paralysis, from
which he never recovered. When his
condition would permit he was remov-
ed to the home here of his sen -in-•
law, Mr. Richard Welsh, but he nev-
er regained his farmer robust health,
and slowly waning the enol came as
stated. Deceased was a son of the
late James Balkwill and was -born on
the old homestead a little south of
town, where he lived :all his life till
h: retired iron the farm and moved
BRM ISH. RED CROSS APPEAL to Exeter .about 14 years ago. lie
married early in life, taking as his
life partner Lizzie Gill, mho prede-
ceased 'hila 26 years. Mr. BalkwilI
habits and
man o industrious- h U n
o•as •a £u
had man
y good traits,and wasmuch
respected
respected by .a large circle of friends.
He was a staunch Conservativeand a
member of the iVlain street Methodist
Church, where he was constant in his
attendanc=e when health permitted. •ie
is survi'red by ane son ,and five daugh
tern—Mr.; W. A. Balkwillwof town;
'
Mand Mrs. BrL-
m
ales. R. J. Campbell . R
acarnbe pf. Hamilton; Mrs. A. J. od-
lins . Stephen; lifers. Richard Welsh and
Mrs.J...Delbridge of town. The
funeral, which was private, took place
Monday to the Exeter .cemetery.
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FARM FOR SALE
Bela; Lot 25, Con. 1, Usborne, con
t:ain:-ta Ile acres; also Lot 5, Can. 1,
Tp. of Hay directly opposite, con-,
tainine 50 acres. On the former is a
1; storey frame house, with woodshed
large bank barn 70x72, good stabling:
underneath, water supply to stable'
by tank.; clriring shed 27x36. and hen
house, Well fenced, mostly wire,and
wen un ferdraizte.'., Farms sold toget•
her o- separately. Ru al mai and tel-
eph'.ne. Pessessi 1 '; v'n Nov. lst.
Annie to Robt, Munn, R.R.3, Exeter.
Proclam ation.
FIStILR--BAKERR—The home of
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Baker was the
scene of a pretty wedding on Thurs-
clay jast, Sept. 28th, at high noon,
when their daughter, .Miss Ella Beat-
rice became the bride of Mr. George
Clark ,Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Fisher of Usborne. The
bride looked very pretty as she en-
tered the parlor leaning on the arm
of her father. She was dressed in
cream silk, wearing the customary :•eii
ct:ught up with orange ulossome, Inti
earlie1/41 citant roses. ales. Isaac -Jul
fated is matron o1 honor and 'ar,aed
pink roses. The ceremony vas firer -
d
,ornie:i by Rev. 3• W. 13�ir3 axc to look
Plate unue, an arch of draped :lace
curtains trimmed with myrtle and
white lilies,. and banked with ;lowers
cwhu: two white gates scpatated the
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the guests. Th
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t'rpmu
brad:,, party t�
ereinony and gratulations over 311 re-
pairs.: to the dining room which was
drapeJt in red; .white and 'blue f'tq t-
ing, and hags, where a sumptuous re -
pas: wa, served. The presents were
nurneece t and costly showing the es-
teem in which the young people are
held• Among them was a 'Grand-
father':: clock,the gift of the groom's
grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Sanders The groom's gift was a ca-
bines of silverware. Guests were pre
sent from Ethel, Granton, Woodstock
an Moosejaw. 'Mr. and Mrs. Fisher
motored, to \'St'o.odstock and . then
toot: the train for Toronto Niagara
and [Marmara. On their return they
reside on the groom's farm in
Usborne. The best wishes are ex
tender.' to the young couple. -
OCTOBER 19, 1916.
Whereas; the President of the Brit-
We Red Cross Society has made an
urlein anneal throughout the Empire,
for 'lila to be. collected on Thu_rs-
day 7-t. 19th, for the relief of the
suffer" r soldiers and sailors at the
caribi' seats of war;
And whereas our Province of On-
ta,ria ''a; manifested its desire to do
its full share;
And vhereas the British Red Cross
Society 'a caring for the wounded oft
every .,l wed Nation;
And whereas the cost of this work
is so great :that all parts of the Em-
pire are called uno'n to assist in ad-
equately. meeting it;
And whereas the Lieut.-Gavernos
of Ontario, has issued a proclamation
to all municipalities to help in the
work, for, call
Therefore I, John W.Ta Y ,
upon alt citizens ,together' with Pate
rictic Societies to attend a publiic
meeting in the ,Public Library, Exeter Always bears
on Wednesday, October 4th, at a the
o'clock, to discuss ways and means of ?ignattixte cf
best aiding the work of the Society,
;.CASTO R
, For Infants and Childre.i
30 Years
liaise
JONES & MAY
MONO NO. 8`s
JUST ARRIVED
Two New Shipments of
Ladies' & Children's Coats
WE HAVE JUST. OPENED TWO FRESH SHIPMENTS OF LADIES
AND CHILDREN'S FALL AND WINTER COAT'S THESE GAR-
MENTS ARE IN THE VERY LATEST STYLES 'AND NEWEST
- FABRICS: They include an exceptionally; fine range of black SealPlush
Coats Prices Moderate,
New House Furnishings, Including
Rugs, L noieurs, Curtains, Etc.
We have an immense .range of Rugs. Linoleumns, Mattings, Curtains,
and Curtain Nets for the corning season. Many of these lines are at al-
most old prices. We have fifteen gpod yatterns of linaleuuns to 'select
from. Room Rugs in a great variety of patterns, Make your selections
early before prices are higher
New Velvets for Dresses and Suits
'Velvets are amort; the most popular fabrics for the. coming season for
both suits and dresses. We have allthe popular shades in plain and cor-
duroy 'effects, Good fast ']yes are used 'an all ,our velvets. Prices Sat
to 75c, a 4yard.
Wonderful Values - Men's and Boys'
Suits, Overcoats and Raincoats
Our Clothing Department is simply overflowing with men's and boys'
Suits, Overcoats and Raincoats. In order to reduce this immense stock
we offer remarkable values in all th ese lines
MEN'S NEW FELT HATS IN ALL POPULAR STYLES AND COLORS
SPEGI-AL—Just arrived, another shipment of Ladies' Large Bungalow
aprons. Old Price 50c.
LIVE POULTRY WANTED HIGHEST PRICES ARE PAID
- JONES & MAY
Headquarters for the celebrated W. E. Ss'nfoild Clothing
Farm For Sale
Pt. Jot '18 and 19, bona 1 Tp. of
1l7aborne, County orf Hutton, Zn the'
Village of Exeter, containing 100.
acres of choice land. On thin property
is a brick dwelling, large bankbarn
silo. drive and milk house, hog and
ben house. The buildings of this prop-
erty are all ap•,,to-mate with water, in
tstatiite, Form S,p firtst class state
of cultivation and must be bold as the
,rro_priietor's health has failed. Poss-
ession 1st oP November. Fifield of
CO= to go with farm. Everyt sonven-
ienoe for carrying on a milk business
'which is much needed in the town of
tExeter. E. Hewett. prop., For 'vermis
and par'ticular's apply to Thos. Pamer-
an. It. R. No. 1, Kirkton
Mrs. Powell was in • Woodstock for
the 'cc eek end
Mrs Paisley and son Jim returned
to IJetr'oit last week.
Mrs. Stiver of Toronto is visiting
with ;Mrs. E. A. Follicle
Mis•, M. E. Brawn, nurse, of Toronto
is holidaying at her home here,
Miss Marion Blatchford spent a few
days with relatives in Lucan last week
M.• Roland Snuires has returned
from the West where he spent a few
weeks.
Mr. Ed Christie will judge light
horses at Florence and Otterville this
week.
Mr, John Thompson of St. Marys
was renewing acquaintances in town
Saturday.
Mrs. Campbell of her
attend-
ed the funeral iof her father- Mr, W.
Balkwill thins week. '
Emma Ham
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Misses 'Elizabeth and E
bliss I
of Brantford visited. friends in this
e fi
vicinity last week.
,Mr. Norman Ford of Detroit is
here spending a. couple weeks at the
fr. ath
home of his e
Mt and Mrs. W. H. Levett aura
Miss Mary Carling spent several days
in Toronto last 'week, •
Dr George Seldon of Vancouver,
B. C. Was the, ,guest ,of hist brother
R G. here this week.
Mr, and Mrs. Luther Braund of
Brantford motored here Sunday and
spent the day with ;relatives.
Mr and Mrs. Percy Baker of
Moosejaw Sask., are visiting relatives
in this vicinity for at few weeks.
Rev. C. W. Sanders, who recently
resigned his charge as; rector at'lsrant_
ford, preached Thanksgiving Services
Sid he
L avrchurch on Sunday in the Luck i y
having been •rector of that patish for
a number of years. On his return to
Brantford he dropped off here and
spent a couple of days with his mo-
ther Irs• Thos. Sanders.
Mr. M. Fletcher returned from a
trip west on Monday evening.
ivirs. Thompson, of London spent the
week end with her son, Mr, Wm.
Thompson,
R N Creech was in Burgessville
last week attending the funeral of a
friend Mr. James Howell.
gr. and Mrs. N. J. Dore are holi-
daying; in Hamilton. Mr. Brocklinbai
is relievingi•:14Ir. [Dere at th(e G.. T. R.
station.
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OCTOBER FORECASTS—In the
west there will be , indications of
brewing storms as 'early as the 7th
and Bth. These indications will bring
clouds, wind and rain promptly in
western states. By the' 9th storms of
wind, rain and possibly thunder gusts,
will develop and start on their east-
ward journey. On; and about the 10th
and lltb these storms will be central
osier a vast area, stretching up and
down the great central valleys. Heavy
gales will naturally attend these storms
breasting into possible fury as they
pass (weQ"
the lake regions. v
ons Close on
the western flanks oaf these storms tae
barometer will rise rapidly, stiff, bor-
eal 'gales twill eet in from the North
west and an tunseasonably cold wave
will follow in the wake(la the • se storms
over almost the entire country,
HAVE YOU BEEN SICK?
!ai1ore iChoice
RFurniture
Suits Illlll Caats5 R. N. EOWE
OF FIRST INTEREST WHEN THE
COOL DAYS COME
Then . you realize the utter weakness
that robs ambition, destroys appetite,
and makes work a burden.
Torestore that strength and statninathat
is so essential, nothing has ever equaled
or compared with Scott's Emulsion, 'be-
cause its strength - sustaining nonrish-
ment invigorates theblood to distribute
energy throughout the body while its tonic
valve sharpens the appetite and restores
health in a natural, permanent way.
If you are run down, tired, nervous,
overworked' or lack strength, get Scott's
$mulsion to -day." -At any drug store.
Scott & Bowner Toronto, out.
THE STYLES ARE VARIED TO
MEET DIFFERENT TASTbS
GOATS ARE LONGER
SKIRTS PRE ALSO LONGER
Our New Goods are here. Good
range to choose from.— MADE TO
YOUR MEASURE. SEE OUR NEW
COATINGS FOR LADIES.
PRICES—$17.00 AND UP.
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We also) have a nice ,range of Men's
Over Coatings and Suiitings.
GIVE US A GALL
N. Sheere
LADIES AND GENTS' TAILOR
Stand Upstairs, Opposite the Central
Hotel.
THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR
AND FURNITURE DEAL-Ek
noose 20a.
Tea & Coffee
Store
For the choicest
grogeries, fruits, spices,
teas, coffee and every-
thing in the grocery line.
Call and see us. A trial
as to quality will convin-
ce.
Produce taken in exchange
Jas. Gould
Opposite Electric light Plant
Exeter Bargain Story
Advanced Styles for Autumn and
Winter in Men's Clothing
'We are, showing our special, order samples now and ,can give you the
newest cloths made 'ea the latest styles by Greene Swift, Limited, London
We will be pleased to have you look them over,
We have some special values ;in I'lerrs Ready-to-wear Suits.
BOOTS AND SHOES INA COMPLETE RANGE
Children's .School Shoes Asteria Shoes for ;Mari.
Women's Cushion. Sole Shoes Men's Heavy Work Shloes
B. W. F. Beavers
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