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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1916-10-12, Page 1Allied Victories Everywhere. Large Crowds saw the Soldier Boys a rive and depart. What is Exeter doing for Me Red Cross? TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAI Dur Corner, Mr E. W. Thompson of Montreal, a wee -known. Nationalist, has address- ed a remarkable letter to the people of Quebec, in which he says in part t "The one path to a long or a per - en t peace, end, to genet industrial existence, is the way of our allied guns and men to Beeles, Inas- much las Sir Robert Borden put Can- ada on that way, and has steadily pur- sued that course, be appears to me to have been guided by well-informed sense, ,and by such'inspiration as may properly be termed genius. None but a great man would have eared what he, dated in August, 1914 -venturing to interpret the real mind of the Can- adian peoPle in such a time of con- fttsed opinion and Quaking day. j humbly cones that he then knew, as bee instinctwhat men like myself, who at first objected to Canada being cone ranted to ihe war without a mandate from the electors, would be thinking when thee should have disclosed the power, preparedness and, deviltry of Prussia. To clo other than support in in this general election which apPeatt, tO be impending would, it sins to. me, be treacherous to the cause to which Canada stands engaged. To Oefeat hin would be to testify that Candela had flunked and wished to crew' out. Tbat would be aheayy blow to the Allied cause, and alarge encouragement to. Berlin If some housewives looked as igentiy through the advertising co - O theN local newspapers as they do through the mail order catalogue they uould find so many merchandis- ing opoortunities that buying out of town would no. eorigdr be practised. TAMAN S PHONE 8la 'de Suits YOU SHOULD BE ORDERING A NEW FALL SUIT ABOUT .NOW. WE HAVE THE GOODS THAT WILL PLEASE YOU, AND WE FIT TO SATISFY. CALL IN AND LET US TAKE YOUR MEASURE • Felt Hats FALL AND WINTER HATS IN ALL SHAPES AND SHADES. YOU MUST TflitOW THE STRAW IN THE DISCARD IN A SHORT TIME AND BUY A FELT. TRY US. Underwear. -- THE GALE OF WARMER UN- DERCLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER NOW STARTS. WE ARE WELL STOCKED WITH ONE OR TWO-P1ECE GARMENTS AT rsE PRICE THAT SUITS: Sweaters IN SWEATERS WE HAVE MANI/ StlADES AND PATTER.NS, OUR RANGE IS A GOOD ONE AND THE PRICES ARE RIGHT. Furnishings ( ALL THE LITTLE THINGS IN MEN'S FURNISHINGS ARE HERE - SOCKS, TIES, BRACES, SHIRTS COLLARS, ,GARTERS, ETC. CALL AND LOOK THE,M OVER, . W. IN. Taman Tailor 8z -Furnisher PHONE 81a The Duke of Connaught, Governor General of Canada, h what may be his last address in Canada, the other night said in part, - "Canada has a great future before In Canada the terrodrt has a Vor- tion that is bound to take a leadinge part in the activity of the future. Oar thoughts however, naturally turn to the war. It has lasted now ovar two years Heaven knows when it will end It has meant tremenduous sacres from the sons of the empire all over the world. Canada has has taken her share in a most magnificent man- ner Many of Canada's sons have sac- rificed filch lives,and Canadians whom I address now ought to eeel proud Qi the tray that all Canadians have done -their duty at the front. It will ever be written in the records of Can-, ada that in the time of the greatest need, masked and naforeed, the best of Canada's sons averted to the colors most af whom .never had anydelea entering the military profession, and gave up their nivii avocations for the good n the empire." Huron County ilea said "Good Bye" and "God Bless You to. her Patted battalion this wenle, and whateverlies before them. Heron is confident that its own battalion will ireflect credit on the old home nounty, and honor on themseives. Both men and officers are neerly all Huron born and -time who ere not ham lived here many Years, tend it is email wonder that the hearts of her people .go out in aspec- tol way to ehe 161st. They are a fine lot of men and all reports M their conduct have been good. They have attained a high state of .proficienes eu the art of conducting present day umrfare, and we have, it on good auth- ority 'that there s an excellent chance of the men tend officers, after fin- ishine; their training in, England, go- ing to. the front as a unit. We hope that the great war will be over before the get there, but this does not seam probable. --x-o-x-4 On Monday a paper traveller, rep- resenting One 424 the leading panes supply houses in Toronto, was in town Thursday soliciting ordexs. On get- tiing hie quotations we were actually astounded the Jump prices have tak- en in paper icardboards and other Printers' suPplies. One line of card- board that we bought less than a year ago far $L80 per hundred sheets ie now SOSO, and another line that we bought at $1.65i now $3.75. Ale other lines have gone up proportionate ly Ithas riot only doubled but in some cases more than trebled, and it is snid the end of high pries is eot here yet, and as one writer has put it, "the situation has become alarm- iug!' Owing to the increase in the vast of production, the Lambton and Mid- dlesex weekly newspaper publishers have been compelled to increase their subscription price to 51.50 a year, commencing Dec. lst. Similar action will be. taken by the Essex, Kent and Elgin publishers before the tend a the year. Has anything been done in Exeter toward raising a tidy sum for the Red .Crose on October 19th? The Boys in Khaki --0— The boys ofthe 161st Battalion.ar- rived home from Camp Borden on Thursday last on their last leave, be- fore going overseas. They returned to camp on Tuesday to prepare for the trip across the water. A large number tof the people of town and country on foot and in ears met the speciral train from the north at 'the Exeter station about 2 p.m., and gave those who arrived a hearty welcome home. Unfortunately the larger number of the boys had chang- ed trains at Stratford and came around by London, not (arriving until 6 in the evening. However. a procession was formed, headed by the Exeter Band and fol- lowed by the .Boy Scouts, the sold- iers and a couple tclozen autos, and marched from the station to Huron street end back to the Town Hall where it broke up, On Friday evening the War Auxil- irary tendered a banquet in James St, church to the soldiers, their wives, sweethearts. Mothers, and the parents ot: the other boys 'who are at the front. The town council and some members of the auxiliary and (we guess -not being there we don't know) their wives a-nd sundry others, whom we cannot designate, were also pres- ent. Several ladies, from each of the churchee helped to prepare and to serve the supper. The room, they tell us, was nioely decorated, and the chicken and other eats were all that could be desired. The good people ef the surrounding country to a large extent donated the chicken, and they (the chicken) were there in plenty, several being sold after the banquet. Rev Baird introduced the toast to The, King, and Rev. Sharp responded. The Soldier's' Aid Society took " ad- vantage of the opportunity to pre- sent each of the soldiers with a pair of socits, _A djeurnment was then 'made to the Opera House where the Citizens " of Town tendered a farewell concert to the troops. This was also an en- joyable aftair. and ,was well attended, Councillor Beavers was in the chair; the orchestra gave several selections readings were given by Mr. Relianne at London; Mss Menem- and ;Ness Nina Kinsman contributed vocal solos and Rev. Baird and Rev. 'Trumper delivered fifteen -minute addresses. eneseeneas The boys of tthe Exeter contingent departed from town on Tuesday morning, a number going on the first train by way of London, out the greater number taking the train at 9.45 to Clinton, there to board the specbl and proceed lo Camp Borden, A large number of peoole from town and country saw them off. The band played -several selections before the train, eulieo out. It was a touching scene to see the boys leave but all tried to keep up bravely, like the man they ;%.re, and .in good time we hope to eee, them aR back home again. The Colors of the 161st Huron Bat- talion were on Sunday last at Goder. ich in the presence of 3000 people handed over to Sheriff Reynolds for safe Keeping while the battalion is overseas. Addresses were given by Combe, Rev. Fotheeingham, the Sheriff. and County Treasurer Helms. A number of people were up from Exeter • Friday casualty list -Killed, Pte. J. G. Richardson of St. Marys; Pte. Re le Wilson of Clinton. Wounded -PM Ed Steep of Clinton; Corp. Lorne PettficO of Seeforth. Monday e easualty list, -Killed, Pte. Erneet Schram of Parkhill, Pte. Wheol of Mitchell; Died of wounds, Itte Jack A. Blase; of St. Marys; ser- iously ill, lee. Fred W. Smithatn Godench; Woutried, Ptes. McVicar mutt Roberts of Go:leach. Pollock of Beetield liabick of Lucknow. Tuesday casualty :ist,-Missing, Chas E. Gleed of London, sonon-law of the late Isaac Ilendfortl of Exeter; Wmanded, Gunner Ed. L. Brooks of Archie Davis and John G. Cochrane at Exeter; Alex. 1). Muir o Seatorth, R. C. Stapleton of 4;2, 3tar's M" and 'elm, A. S. Davie reed a teiegram on Sunday announcing that their son. Pte Archie Davis, tormerly ot th 71se Battalion, was admitted to a hospital in Franeee being wound- ed in the eight leg. The extent ol the wound ee not yet known,. There is a strong probability tha; the 161st Huron Battalion with some other Canadian Battalions will form n new Division and go to the front as a unit under Col. Wigle. Mre, Ed. Bissett, who has been vis- iting here for eome ,weeks, received word from her husband in Winnipeg that her eon Wilbur had been in,jur cd in the .left arm in France. Mrs, Thos. Hawkins formerly 0; Exeter, now of Quebee, has received word that her son, Trooper Clifford Matthews of London, 'has been kilted in action. The Exeter Company had only oee man discharged as unfit, Pte. Smith of Centralia, .A fine boy too, said ebtor (iceman to the Advocate The Huron Battalion has had very few desertions, and Exeter Company but three of these, unless they turn up before the Battalion sails. Mrs Cochrane, received word from Ottawa Sunday that her husband Pte "Goldie" Cochrane had been wounded in an arm end leg. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT ____0_-__ airs B. W. F Beavers IS in receipt of another letter from Serg't Jack MacRae in France, in which he ac- knowledgez the receipt of her letter' and says in ,part, 9f the. neople of Canada Could only . see the faces of our boys on the arrival ot a Canadian mail they would then rs.'alize the hap- piness that a few .written lines being to our liver, here. The war with all its horrors and stern realities is en- tirely forgotten for the moment, and our minds are fax off in clear old Canada -with friends and loved ones. Like you in Canade ewe, are all long- ing .1 or peace, only I don't think any man here wishes to la,y _down his arms till we have secured alasting peace. Unless you have seen the glories of France, M the middle of a lovely sum- mer you never he able to realize the feelings of the French people who are fighting for their beautiful coun- try. The treatment We are receiving at 'the hands ,of the Frenceh people is worthy df the highest traditions ot their country. I wish to thank you for the p'cist card of your home and family • .and 1 will he delighted to visit your home; on my return. 1 have survived the conflict for a whole year and feel good for another One.. At the commencement of the war 1 bad faux brothers; all.ealisted and all have, been killed in action .They eas-e all died nobly and I have no regrets for being here myself. I feel within arYself that I well survive it all. '`There is a Providence that .shapes our end, rough hew It as ere may!, Comioets Needed. -Mr. and Mrs. SO Hogarth of Stephen have lust re- ceived a vary interesting letter from their ,son John in France. in part he - says 1 -"It )is over a year since 1 join- e,c1 the 71st, and since then I have been connected 'with several idiffer- ent battalions. After, doing some goad watk and taking part in some fierce and trying betties we are back un a little Pennell village, taking a rest We are not allowed to give de, tails of all our transactions and ex- periences but you would see account of ,soitie: Of them in the pavers, suf- Bice it to say they ware many and varied We lost two officers and some good men, but I am pleased to state tha 1 came through thus tar wjthou ascratch. All the boys from oCT. 1,2, 1916 SANDERS & CREECHP around 'Exeter that 1 have seen are welt They tai-= Ed. Anderson, Percy Lawson, Earl Mitchell and Jas. Ben- ton formerly of 'Clandeboye. I re- reived th Testament sent by Miss Edna Follick, for which I arn very thankful. All our boys express a desire ior some good, warm socks now that the winter is coining on and wished this iact to be made known to the people of Exeter. They would also like to. xeceis-e Oxo Cubes tor making hot drinks, and some hoe pepperinint lozengers for use while oe, duty in the trenches." Editor -It is to be hoped that our good people well respond 'heartily to. the desires and neede of our boys as expressed by them, remembering they are fighting our battles and should have all the comforts that it is possible to afford them. allee Russell has eeeeived a. letter from Sergt. Jack Wilson in France in which he thanks her for a pair of ane fitting soaks of her knitting, and says that new, elm soeks are a great relief, as a bad pair of emits makes marching torture. Serge Wilson went over uith the -First Contingent and wa.s wowed at Ypres but returned to the tiOng line ()months ago. ,••••••"....11P.Nr-amme..••••••• Local News Miss Ethel Tiay has returned from the Soo. Mr- Needham of Kincardine spent. a few deeds here with Miss M. homey both of whom are now visiting yeah friende in Ingersoll for a few lays. Mir Ambrose Cottle of town ceived word this Week of the death of hie brother \Main In llderton on Monday Solleming an operation. The immediate cause of death was pimp. monin Deceased for any years eon- ducte 1 ia harness shop in Centralia and was wail and favorably known in that neighbarboOd. He was 71 years of agc and is survived by three daugh- ters and one son. The Girin Auxiliary of the Trivitt Memorial Church held a very pleas- ant soiaI in the School Hall, on Tuesday evening. Rev. Nevil InWard L A. a returned missionary from China and who conducted the anni- sersery -services here in September. W31 present and .gave a very interest- ing missionary talk which was well reeeivel and much appreciated. A testy lunch was served and the even was one of 'profit and pleasure, Mr Arnold Marchand of Water- ;orda former, well-known business men of Exeter, while out driving •on Sunday in •the vicinity of his home with hie wife and the two youngest members at his family, Flerence. and Edwin, met with pe unfortunate ae- cident. which was attended with threatening ,rseults. In some way the horse betaine unruly and all the oc- cupante Wen thrown out of the rig with violent force, . The youngsters luckily escaped With but slight anjur- ies. •Menefarchand sustained painful in- juries to her shoulder and face, and Mr Marchand was rendered uncon- scious, from which he did not recov- er until the next night, his injuries developing ;into concussion of the brain • He bas since recovered some- wira.t but as OM suffering consider- ably from the shock, and is under the doctor' strict care. es---- MIRACULOUS ESCAPE -On Tues day evening last, while Mr. John R. elcDonald's 'three children, Lula, Ol- ive and Lloyd, were driving to their home on the London Road, north, met with an accident which might easily have cost them their lives, and their escrow is nothing short of baing mir- aculous They ihad arrived at the turning point to the gateway leading to their home, and had turned the hor.,e out to 'one side to make the turn, when on auto .drive,n by a Blyth map came along, and thinking the rig was turned out to let him pass he took no precautions. Just al this point the horse and rig were turned to cross the road, not having heard the toot of the horn, and the auto collided with the front -part of the rig. The children were hurled in all directions, but stran,ge to say, not o+ne of them was injured. The horses hind legs were considerably cut, the har- neas broken and, (the buggy was a to- tal wreck. These is no blame what- ever attached to the auto driver, but as above stated the escape without toss of life iwas miraculous. Dashwood APPLES WANTED at the Exeter Evaporator. 40 cents a hundred for peeling Apples Mrs. Genge of tAlvinston visited with friends here over the holidays. Mrs, O'Connor and children of De- troit are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron ',Musser this week. Mess rs. Lloyd Eclighoffer Elgin Schote and Lesliie Goetz of Sea - Corns visited relatives and parents bere over the Thankgi ving holiday. Mrs. Miller and idaughter Matilda visited at Woodbeidge over Thankgiv- ing. Mr. Ed Siebert of Detroit epent Sundae in town. Mise Adeline Brown has returned home titer visiting relatives in Thad - ford for some time. Mr, and Mrs, iBergma.n of Wingham spent Sunday and Monday with Mr, and Mrs. j. Kellerman. M sS Clara Schroeder of Wiarton visited her parents here over the holideys, Mrs. R. 3. Armstrong and family left for Goderich Friday where they uLU reeidei Mr. and Mrs. flextime Zimmer visit- ed her with xelatives over the heel-. day Mr. Merton Ehlers. left jest week for Brantford after spending a few weeks at his home here. Mr. and Mrs W. L. Siebert of Zur- ich and daughter Ada .of Toronto spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. 11. Eblere. Mrs. Schierholtz and Mrs. Johnson of Elmira sisited at the Lutheran pars senege over Tbanegiving. Miss V. Brokenshire of Hensall spent Sunday :and Monday at her home. here Mr. ante Mrs. Ireland of Stretford visited with Mrs and Mrs. E. Tiernan over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Weeper and sons, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. C. L idraipee and daughters, tileon- ore and Edith, motored to Ieedford ane Perkbet Sunday. - • .anci Mrs. Arthur Klopp and 'am- ilv event thunday with Mr. enel elre. EO Laters near Hensail. Mae Arnold Benz and son, accent- penied by the Misses Emma and reser- esa Weeper, haw returned to their home it: Fort Wayne, Ind., after a two week' visit with relatives here. • SHIPICA Ronald ,hicEachen of Londoa vis- ited his grandmother, Mrs. R. McEach en over the holiday. -Mr. and Mrs. R Hewlett of Windsor visited friends here over Sunday. -Mr. and Mrs. G.0 McConech3. of St. Thomas and Mr. andMrs. Ross McKenzie of Win.lsor spent Thanksgiving at Mr. Peter Mc- lee.nzitae.-Mr. and Mrs. C. McPher- son of Parkhill spent 'Thanksgiving wiei the tutee's tmrents, Mr and Mrs Rat. -Nr. and Mrs. Bruce Mitchell spent Sunday at Mr. Wm. Smith'.. BIRTHS „tertin-In Regina, on Sept. 30, to, W. iM. :Martin, M. T., and Mrs. Maro tin a son. Elliot -in Stephen, on Oct. 5, to - els and Mrs. 'Murray Elliotea son • -W titian). Allan. MA.RRIAGES 1. utman-Corniih.At the Manse, Ex- eter, on Oct. 9, by Rev. S. F. Sheep. Mr. William T. 5utrnan, tos Miss Rhoda Irene Cornish, daugh- , ter et Mr. Thomas Cornish, all of Exeter. Dgeteleli4 Godwin-Iu London, on October 8th, Ron Godwin, in hie 65th year Steuart -In London, on Oct. 4, Doris Almeda, daughter of Mr .and Mrs. E 11 Stewart, formerly of Exeter,. aged 16 roonths. Got the Best Again The Eureka Electric Vacuum Cleaner The Most Perfect, The Most Powell se, the Most Efficient and the Most Durable Electric; Vacuum Cleaner eve built Remembeh• that the 'Eureka Vaal um Cleaner does the work not you, You merely guide the machine aver the floor, and it moved about with a rapid smoothness, taking the dust ri ght off the nap of your rugs and caepete ASK FOR DEMONSTRATION SOLD BY R. N. ROWE 1 poom.odmolmmio•••••11* STEWART'S PHONE 16 PHONE 16 Ladies' Fall and Winter Coats Our stock this Fall is larger than. ever. We have a big rangn of stylish garrnents, which we are selling at prices that are not in advance of last season. Come in and try them on. BLACK SILKS We are proud of our range of Black Silks, that we can of- fer you at the old price. The dyes are the best with fineweave and beautiful finish at per yd $1,25, 51.50, $L75.. LINOLEUMS We ere able to sell you Lin- oleum:: nt the old prices, as eur goode ,were all. bought before the advance. We have ten pat- terns in floral and tile designs fax you to ehoose from, WALL PAPERS If you intend doing any pap- ering this fall be sure to see our stock of Wall Papers. Beau- tiful ,papers far kitchens, halls, Dining Rooms and Parlors, rang- ing in price from 5c to 25c roll RUGS Every rug that we have to show you is worth dollars more than they are marked. But ' we are givingI our customers the be- nefit. If you need 'rugs be sure to get our prices. We pay highest prices for live SWEATER COATS In a wide range of colors and weaves. You will want one now the weather is cooler. See aur xange at 53.00, $4.00 and $.5.00 HIGH LACE KID SHOES The new, she efor Fall wear to be woen with the short skirt, it es a splendid kid and is made on a comfortable last. All sizes $4.50. DINNER SETS This es a regular 515.00 Din- ner set, but it was sent to us by mistake. It is a. very neat pattern and has the full 97 pieces Fax quick selling we have ie.., duced the price to 512.50. HANGING LAMPS A line range of new hanging - lamps in several new styles. The prices are a little highest, but still in wealth of your pocket- boak. and dressed poultry PHONE lb J. A. STEWART PHONE 16 The' Big Store withthe Little Prices •