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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1916-11-16, Page 1The Exeter Boys with the 161st Huron Battalion landed afcly .at Liverool on Saturday, Message said "All safe and well" TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR 41.1.1111111.1 EXETER, ON RIO, TTJIU.RSDAV. NOV. 16, 1916 SANDERS CRi~EL1i Our Corner. The country editor who except; farm' produce in exchange for sub- scriptions is no longer a man to be laughed at.. A Lazarus had lived in the time of the ten -cent loaf, there wouldn't have been any crumbs falling from the rich man's table. Th: moat appropriate Christmas present you can make this year would be a couple of dozen of eggs or a sol of butt er. --c, Every Report from the battle lines in Europe mentions some success of the Allies. They may not be decis- ive but they all show what the re- sult will be some day. The only suc- cess the Germans have is in sinking trading vessels and taking Belgians off into Germany as slaves. The British captured 3,300 prisoners and two villages along a four mile front in one attack. The Russians and Roumanians are pressing the enemy back, and the Serbians captured 1000 prisoners and 16 guns at Ives,. Suc- cesses like these are reported al- most daily and certainly show what the ultimate result will be. In a crisis which has called for virile Canadianism what has Sir Wil- frid Laurier done? He has reaffirm- ed his position as pacifist. He bee? chattered of militarism, of some mysterious menace of militarism to be fought and subdued when the wear is over. H- has urged that the Germans who have slain so pram Canadians—sometimes with torture— be .treated gently when the war ie TAMAN'S PHONE 81a Suits YOU SHOULD BE ORDERING A NEW FALL SUIT ABOUT NOW, ,NE 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 BATS IN ALL SHAPES AND SHADES. YOU MUST THROW THE STRAW 1N THE DISCARD IN A SHORT TIME AND BUY A FELT. TRY US. Underwear THE 'S'ALE OF WAR,MER UN- DERCLOTHING .FOR FALL AND WINTER NOW STARTS. WE ARE. WELL STOCKED WITH ONE OR TWO-PIECE GAR,MENTS AT T.HE PRICE THAT SUITS. aer Sweaters IN SWEATERS WE HAVE MANY SHADES AND PATTERNS. OUR RANGE IS A GOOD ONE ASID THE PRICES ARE RIGHT, trnishings ALL THE LITTLE THINGS IN MEN'S FURNISHINGS ARE, H1 1.E— SOCKS, TIES, BRACES, SHtRTs COLLARS, GARTERS, ETC. CALL AND LOOK THEM AVER. Wa:W:..:TafliaD Tailor &Furnisher PHONE::. 81a over. And liras refused to play an active part or any part in the call which is being made to the man- hood of Canada for the winning of the At At a time when all true Canadians are engaged in war upon the county; •s enemies, either in the army or in work at home, this man comes forward with warnings against mil- itary preparedness and with kind word: for an enemy who has made war upon the helpless and the inno- cent, who has slaughtered and pillaged and burned, w ha has committed, de- liberately. atrocities eeore horrible thau diose practised by North Amer - .can Indians. And #his man seeks to be Prime minister of Canada. The thing is unthinkable. Canada is far too earnestly engaged in the war to Permit a betrayal ,of that kind. Sir Wiltrid Laurier forgets the thous- ands of homes in Canada which -have become places ,of mourning because of this war for which he would( not allow the country to prepare. 'There are too many desolate hearths, too many empty chairs, too many wound- ed hearts an Canada to let this thing succeed. Theeetare ctoo many graves out there in. Picardy end Flanders to make it possible. The Boys in Khaki Friday casualty list,—Missing, Pte. LewisFulcher ,of St, Marys; wound- ed .Pte. -W. j, Simonds of Wingham. Mticheli has ,welcomed home Sergt. Rowland .� ov1..nd $ r ake who is minus his left hand. He is a veteran of India and South Africa wars. Lieut. Edgar Torrance, who wentto Enland with a special draft of young officers three months ago, has passed his examination, and !. ..now on the firing line. German casualities since the be- ginning of the lime reported in German official lists total 3,755,693 officers and men according to an official Bri- tish ritish compilations. Of this total 910,- 234 were killed. Order: issued at Militia Heedi?u- axters of No. 1 division at London announced that Lieut. Albert j. Grigg of the 33rd (Huron) Regiment, was apeointed Recruiting ,Officer for Hu- ron end Bruce Counties. In a letter received by his parents this week Private Earl Mitchell say, he ie now in England undergoing an operation for the removal of a piece of bone and shrapnel out of his hand, but iia doing nicely. The same letter state.. that Percy Lawson of Crediton has been promoted to sergeant since his last engagement. The Iollowing men of the 1 atilst Battalion, who were absent without leave when the battalion left Camp Borden, have transferred to the 149th Battalion.—Ptes. V. P. Bisback, J. Bol- ton, W. A. Bolton, W. J. Boyce, G, A, Duncan, E. Gray, C. Hamilton, C. F. Lee, W. Logan, W. J. Matthews, F. E. Perdue. G. Rau, P. R. Steals, C. t -t. Watson, C. E. Woolven. Private Jas. Brown, who has been serving at the front with the 28th Northwest Battalion for the past year, returned to his home here on Monday, Private Brown has had quite a wide experience at the front and was fon-' Lunate until. recently when he was badly injured in the breast and arm by shrapnel, end at present suffers coinsiderable from his wounds. The Huron boys -161st Battalion— arrived in Liverpool on Saturday and the word comes back that all, are well. With them are the 110th, 114th,133rd 142nd 195th 162nd and 168th from Ontario the .184th of Manitoba, the 195tb and 209th of Saskatchewan, the 131st of British Columbia, the 196th Glrestern Universities Battalion and several drafts. The first cable came through Sunday to Mrs. (Col.) Combe of Clinton who phoned the news to Mrs (Major) Heaman of town. On Monday Mrs. Heaman received a priv- ate cable from her. husband, "All safe and well..'" • Pte. Fred aMa.1lett, who is in the hos- pital :at Warrington, Eng., writing to bis parents, says,—"The last . month. I was in France 'I bad .some awful ex- periences • and I thank God many a time that I came through them. I landed in France just intime far the third :battle Ypres, I was.. on -Hill 60 at St. Julian. Then an Sept lest we went to the Somme, where it is hell on earth, The Canadians suffered se- merely. We were :through some ter- rific engagements, and were always on the move so that I had no time to write. I got woundecl an Oct. 5th: Fritz made u. counter attack and he shelled us something fierce, He bur- ied me twice and I was just nicely dug out when he cent over a shell and wounded m.e, and two fellows that duh me oust, I got a piece of shrapnel itt the fieee-and my, back was i:nirreecl, i am just now able to get dist of bed. I ant weak as a kitten and have to be wheeled Out in a chair. I went through •something aver here— nothing to eat for as long as. 48 hour; and &rank water that a pl; wouldn't look at. You t may think the, war will :soon be overt but I think it. will last a long time yet. As soon as 'I am well 'I expect ;ta be sent back, to France to meet the Hun again. 1 have the funniest looking nose y'ou ,ever saw but they are fixing it up fine, and they tell me it will not be much of a scan. The wound gives nice some fleece headech,e ; Exeter Council Exeter. November 10th, The eouncil of the village of Exeter met in the regular session at 8 p.m. with all members present. The min- utes of the east meeting were read and approved. A letter from, the secretary of the "hydro Electric Power Co., re Radial Road was read and ordered filed, i4Fr, '.E,sli ll'aeswood waited on the council, re yearly payment of water rate contract stating that he made aro use of the same. A price wast fixed at $1,50 for the season, Mr, George hfawson, Auditor, !;ave Isis report for the month of October which was accepted by , motion of Roulston and Barton. A letter was read from. Dr. Quack- enbusb, Medical Health Officer, ten- dering his resignation, The same was accepted by motion of !lend and :Bea- vers. Per Hind see, by Beavers,—that Dr. J. E. MoGillicuddy be appointed medical health officer and that the clerk prepare a by-law accordingly Carried. Per 1l_arton sec. by Beavers,—That the clerk correspond with the G. T. R. officials through their local agent asking that some improve - recut be made in the culvert across their tracks taking away the water from the Carling Creek,suggesting that a six-foot velment tile be plac- ed therein, Carried. A by-law to provide for the estab- lishment of a commissaion for the control and management of the Hydro Electric System of the Muni- cipality was given its first reading and discussed; the *awe being accept- ed by motion of Ulnae sect by Rout - stem. The following accounts were order- ed to be paid. -- Geo. Ford, 20.00; Dr. A. Quacken- bush 43.75; Hydro Electric Power Commission 402.50; A. T. Nash 30.00; James Taylor 8.85; 11e11 Telephone Co. 80o; T. Hawkins and Son 106.05; 11. T. Rowe 61.40; W. J. Bissett 43.75; John Ford 37.50; Jos. Senior 87.50; John Norry 15.90; hydro Eleotlio System Exeter 230.67; Thos Sanders 13,44; ltd. Quance 16.80; Win..Creeoh 8,00; Fred East 6.30; Geo. Sanders 4,20; Robt, Gillies 40.01; Waiter West cote 3,45; John Gillespie. Jr., 2,50; Arto Delve 25o; D. Russell, Jr., 1.75; Harry Reynolds 1.05; Geo. Cudmore 2.00; Exeter !Canning Factory 10.50; Thos. Houlden 2.15; Isaiah Hall 80e. Amounting in all to $1157.96. Adjournment by Earton Jos. Senior, clerk. PRESENTATION Dr. and Mrs. Quackenbush left Tuesday morning for their new home in Woudreau, Ont., where he has ate cepted• a position of full charge of an hospital for a large company of in- ternational fame. The Doctor while in. Exeter has proved himself to be a most wdrthy citizen, besides his regular practice he filled the position for several years of Medical Health Officer and while this department of our public service had been in his charge. the town enjoyed health and sanitation of a high order, He also filled the pos ition as teacher of the Adult Bible Class, in James St. Methodist church a class of ninety-two members, with an average attendance of sixty-six. In this capacity as in all others he proved himself to be a man a time like this demands. a man possessed with a strong mind, a great heart, true faith and a ready hand. A man .whom the lust of office does not kill of whom the spoils of officq does not buy. but a man who possesses opin- ions and a will, a man who lives a- bove the fog in public duty and_inpri vate thinking. He endeared himself to his •class who took occasion on Sun- day afternooh to present him with a beautiful South Sea Lion feather club bag fitted with a complete gen- tleman's toilet,'• together with the following address. Dr. Quackenbush,— Dear Teacher, 'We, the members of the Adult ll3ib- le Class of James St. Methodist a Sun- day school regret that you are about to ,leave Exeter and • locate in some other •part of the fair Province.; We feel that wecannot allows you bo go without showing in some way our appreciation of your work as tea• cher in our class. During the time you have been with us we have admired your energy and ttaithfulness in presenting the lessons from Sunday to Sunday. We trust that the time we have spent together as teacher and schol- lars has not only been pleasant ;but also profitable and that the lessons that we have learned will continue to bear good fruit through all the coming years. 1 We hope that wherever your lot may, be cast you will retain pleasant mem ories of t9our connection with our sebooL And now as twe are ,about( to part, we ask you to accept this club bag as a slight token of our gratitude and esteem. , Singed on behalf of the class by rlYfenabers of the Social Committee, Mr, W. J. Restle Mrs. W. Johns- ' Mr.. W. J. Ford, - airs, W;' D. Yeo.. Mrs. Quance, The Dadtor leaves Exeter with the; best wishes of a large cikele of flri:•nds 1l fiss Irene 'will remain in Exeter to fill her present engagement in the E;te:ter Public School. Exeter's loss will be Woudreaus gain, and we bespeak a wide field of usefulness for the Doctor and• , his family in their new home admi iister- inig to the physical and spiritaat needs of their community,—Oom. WHAT WE GIVE, WE G.t.T In 1915 and 1916 Ontario contributed mare to the Canadian Patriotic Fund than elle drew from it, the surplus go- ing to assist those western provinces whose contributions, although exceed- ingly liberal, did not equal the heavy demand.; caused by the large enlist- ment from those provinces. For 1917 the situation will change. The de- mands from this province on the Fund are estimated to reach six million dal - tars, and the Committee has decided to ask Ontario to raise that ;mount— in other words, to make provision only for its own people. The total represents about one mil- lion dollars above the contributions for 1916 and therefore there can Le no weariness in well -doing on the part of Ontario's patriotic people so far as the Fund is concerned. DEATH OF JOHN HENRY PETTY The death occurred on Monday, the 13th, at hie borne on the Second' of Hay of Mr. John Henry Petty, at the age of 63 years and 10 months. The deceased had been ill of pneumonia tor ten days, but was not thought dan- gerously ill uritis a short time before his death. He had been troubledwith asthma for a number of years, and undoubtedly this had much to dwwith. his early demise. The late Mr. Petty wee born on the farm on which he died and what ia unusual he resided there all hie life. He was highly es teemed and respected by all who knew him. In religion he was a lieth- odist and in politics a Conservative, Thirty-six years ago he married Miss Sarah Ann Butt, and she with one son and three daughters, survives, James Scrutton, Nora Blanche, Florence Lockwood and Sarah Ann. Two bro- ther.; ana one sister also survive, Ol- iver Lockwood, on the farm north, Georgy C. of Hensel! and Miss Blanch Toronto, who arrived at Iter bra- ther.'s bedside on Saturday. The sym- pathy of the community is extended to the bezeaycd. The funeral .00k !:lace to the Exeter oemetery on Wednes- dae afternoon and was largely .t- tendee Local News The amount of business that mail order.. houses get from any commun- ity depends proportionately upon the aggressiveness .of the local merchants to follow the example of the enai order houses and spend a little mon- ey in inviting patronage and adver- tising hie goods. Girls can ,work as farmers next year as boys did this year, and still get there academic standing, aceord- in g to regulations issued by the De- partment of Education. This regu- lations make it clear this year that this work must be done on Ontario farms. During 1916 some boys made the mistake of going to harvest on the plains. HOTEL SOLD.—Mrs. Wm. Hawk - thaw on Tuesday sold the Coniiner- cizl Hotel property and lot in the rear to Mr. C. B. Snell, getting in part payment a house north of Main street parsonage on Andrew Street, Mr Snell who ,gets possession at once, will turn the lower part of the hotel into a garage for Milo Snell and fit up the .upstairs for living rooms. Thus passes an hotel that has been a landmark in Huron for many years Mrs. Hawkshaw and Mr. and 'firs Newell wilt still reside in Exeter. D1ELa IN LONDON.—Miss Eliza- beth Thompson, who has been in the hospital at London for some weeks, and who has been operated an a few days ago for gall stones, passed away 'on Tuesday of this week. .Miss Thompson was born at Thom nsonville near Barrie, and with her parents she later lived in Toronto, Dorchester and Usborne Township. In recent years she had lived largely with her sister Mrs S. Martin of Exeter. Besides Mrs Martin she is survived by three other sisters, Mrs, James Crockett of Dor- chester Mrs. Sidney Snell of Exeter and Mrs, Disjardine of Stephen. The remains were brought to Exeter and the funeral will take place to Exeter cemetery on Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Martin has been in attendance upon her sister for some weeks. BIRTHS Adams—At 'Lindsay, on Nov. 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Silas Adams, formerly of Dashwood, a son. Westlake—In Usboane, on Nov. 9th, to Mr. .and Mrs. Harry Westlake, a daughter, Jaynes—In Usboane, •,an Nov. 14th to Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, a son„ Clarence Noval. , Doyle.—In ,McGillivaay, October :11th, to Mr. rand Mrs., M. T. Doyle a daughter. Smythe—In Hensall on Nov. 8 to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smythe of Nelson, B.C., a son. ; MATHS McDougall. -In ,Hibbert, on Nov. 11th, Hugh McDougall, Aged 51 years. Brown.—In Crediton on. Nov. llth, Samuel Brown, aged 56 years, 3 months_ 29 _days. DiIling.—In Exeter on Nov. 10th El- ieabeth Pernick, wife of Mr. Henry. Dining, aged 53 years, 7 months, 10 day's, t Petty—In Hay, en Nov. 13th, John Henry Petty, aged 63 years, 10. mons. Thennpsothn.-Inn London; on Nov. 1.4th, , Miss Elf zabeth Thonnps,on, of Ex- eter. Exeter Motor Sales COMPANY Having instal cd a harging Plant to Recharge Batteries-, ----the most up-to.date plan 1 11114 eta, Le pro.. cured, we are now in a pusitit•lt to take care of batteries of any make #'ur ally make of cars. All Batteries need attention and reebarging through the vi inti 1 months, when your ear is not ut•e. Vte 1,1 ittui'n the batteries fully charged in the Spa ing, Exeter Joon Sales Ca. James St., Exeter Got the Best Again The Eureka Electric Vacuum Cleaner The host Perfect, The Most Powert ut, the Most Efficient and the Most Durable Electric Vacuum Cleaner ever built Remember that the Eureka Vacu um Cleaner does the work not you. You merely guide the machine over the floor, and it moved about with a rapid smoothness, taking the dust ri ght off the pap of your rugs and carpets . ASIC FOR DEM ONS TRA'TION SOLD BY R. N. ROWE I STEWART'S PHONE 16 PHONE16 10 per cont Discount On all Misses' and Ladies' Cloth Coats With the 10 per cent Discount that we are giving to all Girls and Women who are buying Coats these days, you should not delay in making a selection of your .coat for the cold wea- ther. We have a fine assortment of styles to choose from, as well as some excellent cloths, LADIES' AND MEN'S FUR COLLAR COATS This cold weather tells you that you need a fur -collared coat. Our Coats have a warm curl or quilted lining, Theyare interlined with rubber and• the cloth: are such that we know that we twill not be able to obtain—at the 'prices we are off- exing—as good quality for years to come. Prices $18 tot $25. FURS You willenjoy wearing a set of elegant funs this season. We have tried to keep the erices as low as possible. We will be glad to show you what is new. COMBINATION UNDERWE'R . FOR WOMEN The .famous "Ceetee" make in light and medium weight. Fine eiraetic nibs that wear Well. Size 2, 3, 4. $1,25, 12.25, :$2.50. NEW ARRIVALS IN CROCKERY DEPARTMENT Pickle ;dishes 15c. . Butter desires 20c. Oatmeal dishes 2(Yc Aluminum Salt and peppers' 12% Bowl: 5c. 1.0c., and 15c. Brass Jardinieres, $1.50 to $5 Cream ,pitchers 10, 15, 25c.. Glass Lamps all sizes Flanging Lamps Beery Sets, 13 pcs, $1.50 , Egg Cups a dozen 25c. Tooth pick nolderrs 10c., .15c. Odd Cups and Saucers Creams and 'Sugars Cut Glass Water Jugs Brass Trays Odd Platters • ' Etc., Etc. PHONE 16 OIA e. e STEWARTPHONE 16 The Big More with the Little Prices