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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1917-6-14, Page 1The Conscription Bill is now be/ore the House of Commons. British• taks Jllessines ridge and 7000 German prisoners. THIRTIETH YEAR. 1110•1111=0 maxiderrwrnemsameass EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY JUIN E 14, 1917 SANDERS & CREECH, Our Corner. The London 'Methodist Conference unanimously ared enthusiastically pas- . sed a motion favoring selective e oft- scription. It was stated that 68,000 Methodists had enlisted but more are needed The backward 'spriag •weather had a bad effect on, the bee industry, We wonder whethet this statemenefrom the bee keepers is to prepare us far a later statement 'that honey will be dear this year Crit.ics of the Government's meas- ureof compulsory ,military service are a biit incoherent. In one breath they tell us that the voluntary syertem Should be given a further the next breath they declare that compulsory service has come too late. The man with the. family of girls and, boys of school age, will be oleas•ed toleare that the price of school books will not go up with other necessitkea The government has closed contracts with the publishers that will enable the. public to purchase bookeat ' the old prices. A Quebec Liberal paper sneers at the young men of Ontario, who g`want to be conscripted but evonit Volun- teer." Wel, wle Crawthe young men of Ontario evho"evant to be con- scripted but who woie't volunteer" to , the young men of Quebec, who won't volunteerandare afraid of being eon' - To our readers in arrears, -- You have read this paper both with pleas- ure and profit, no doubt. Some of you owe us $1, some $2, some $3, some $4, some larger sums. Don't you think it eime we had a share ,a both the pleasure and profit? We need the money, and so do the \whole- salers we buy from .and others. Pay youe, subscription. The aggregate of all the email Sums owing, us is consid- erable TAMAN'S PHONE 81a Great IN SUITINGS, CYCOA.TINGE3 ETC., ETC. OUR SPRING SUITINGS ,WERE BOUGHT EARLY AND. WE ARE ABLE TO SELL BELOW TO - DAY'S VALUE. ORDER YOUR SUIT AT ONCE. LIGHT OVERCOATS IN BEST OF CLOTHS FOR THE COOL EVENINGS— AT PRICES THAT WILL SURPRISE YOU MOST AGREEABLY. OUR PANTINGS ARE SOLD AT THE RIGHT PRICE. SEI, OUR LIGHT UNDERWEAR IN COMBINATION AND IN TWCV PIECE. A FULL LINE OF READY - TO - WEAR CLOTHING, YOU PROBABLY NEED A RAIN- COAT FOR THE WET DAYS, WEAR OVERALLS AT YOUR ROUGHPWORK. LOOIC AT OUR LINES IN THESE GOODS. ALSO Furnishings 5OCg In Cashmere. and Silk THE NEW CAPS CHOICE SHIRTS FLASHY TIES ARROW COLLARS W. W. Taman Tailor & Furnisher PHONE 81a We have had walla weather ame- ality th is week and all crops have come on rapidly. While the farmers are asked to work longer, hours and cultivate more land, same of the labor unions are discussing shorter hours and demand- ing an eight-hour day. 7000 prisoners many guns, and Mes- sines ridge 'came into the possesseore 42 the British last week an a grand offensive opposite Epres. The less to the enemy was very heavy, and to the British light. Heavy artillery duels are continually M progress. All the enemy counter attacks have been re- pulsed. The Roll of Honor District casualties reported during to week, ild Pte. Ross Forsytheieof Wingham. Mr, Patrick Sullivan of Mt. Carmel has received word that his son Pte. Joseph Sullivan, previously reported wounded; is naw ,officially reported killed April 9th. Presumed Dead Lance -Corp E. Rivers of Seaforth Missing Pte 0. J. McIntosh of Science Hill Wounded Pte Jos. Yuill of Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. John Torrance this week received further , ward e.;rom their son, Lieut. E. J. Torrance, who a few weeks ,ago was reported wound ed. Lieut. Torrance reports that his,. left eye was 'so badly injured that it hut to be removed. Ile is now in England and writes cheerfully in spiite Of his misfortune, which is deeply regretted by his many friends.-eCline ton News Record --o-- PRIVATE HAR.NESS WELCOME, HOME.—Pte E. Harness, injured ati St. Etal-one year ago to -day, just as they were about to go "over the top" to charge the enemy, arrived at his home in Exeter, an Wednesday night of last week, and was given a rousing reception' at the station by the large crowd who had gatheme,cato welcome him back. In the levening another reception was tendered the return.ed soldier by the War Auxil- iary the Council, the School Board, and the. citizens generally, lin the Public Library, 'when a few short addreSsea were made, and Mr. Hue - don read an address of apprecietion to Pte Harness who made suitable reply. Pte Harness was only a month om the firing lime, and spent two periods in the trenches, when, he was wounded in the leg and sent back to "Blighty" where he urolierwent tnedical treatment far nearly a year. In general 'health he looks and feels well, but one knee is stiff. He gets around rather handy, however, by She use of a cane. EXETER PATRIOTIC LEAGUE Report for May. Donations eeceiv-t- ed,— offering boxes $1.50 PrObeede of the sale of the 'Kinsman books — 2,70; monthly collections 50.00; 'A box was sent to Miss Arnold', Shorholiffe Eng.., containing, Sent by the Huron - dale Patriotic League 19 military shirts; 20 pairs of socks, 22 ,pairs of towels value 75.00; Sent by the Elie - ter Patriotic League; 9 suits of py- jamas; 1 hospital shirt; 74 pa:irs of socks, 1 separate parcel of maga- zines value 127.00, THE CONSCRIPTION BILL. Premier Barden ,on Monday intro - dried the Conscription Bill in Parlia- ment 'to show that Canada will nei- ther abandon 'nor betray her heroic sans in the trenches of Flanders. The Conscription Bill es the Militia Act of 1868 with selective draft sub- stituted for the 'ballot. • By it, Canadians 20 to 45 years of age vi1I be ,drawn tep in tea clasees, Claims for exemption may be made but exemption chances are•light if one is physically fit. Three years is the term for dese,rtion. The great need of men, is shown when it is kn.own that the Canadian casualties for the year ending May 31 is 74,792, and 99,636 since the war began. The men are to be called out in ten classes, described`as follows, -- ,Class 1—Those 20 gears of age not born earlier than 1894, unmarried or widowers with no child, - Class 2—Those born in 1889 to189a both inclusive, unmarried, or widower with no child Class 3—Those born. in 1883 to 1888 both inclusive, unmaerie.d, or widower with no child Class 4—,'Phose, 20 years of age, and born not earlier athan 1894, married or widower, with child or children. Class 5—Those born in 1889 to, 1893 both inclusive, married ar a widower with child or children. Class 6—Those born in 1883 ta1888, both inclusive, married or a widower with child or children. Class 7—Those born in 1876 ta1882 both inclusive, unmarried, or widower with no child Class 8—Those born in 1876 to 1882 both ieclusiee, married or a i'lidower with child or children. Class 9—Those born in 1872 to 1875 both inclusive, unmarried, pr widower with no child Class 10 --Those born in 1872 to 1875, bath inclusive, raarried or a widower with child or children. Any Irian Married after June lith 1917, shall be deeiniecl to 'be un- married Exeter Council Monday, June 1.1th,1 •The eourt of Revision as per ad- ieronment met in the council cham- bers. Present Reeve Beavers, Mem- bers Snell and Day. The minutes of meeting held May 28th were read and approved. The appeal of Mr. Zuefle as laid over from last meeting was again seassaereel.--Per Day that the As- sissment be sustained. No Secien,der. Per Snell that Mr. Zuefle's assess- ment be reduced so as to read land, 300;00; buildings 1000,00; total -- 1300.00 and that the tbusiness asses- ment be drapped. The chairman de- clared the amendment carried. All the business before the court being finished the court adjourned for 1917 on motion of Snell sec. by Day. Jos. Senior, Clerk, B.W.P. Beavers Chairnaan: The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Municipa1 council met at the close of the Court of Revision for 1917 The two new members elect Messra Penhale 'and Elston took and subscrib ed to the necessary oath of office, and took their seats. The minutes of the meeting held on May 28th were read and approved. Communications were read as fol- lows; .From the secretary of the Bri- tish Sailors Relief Fund. Re -Special meeting th be held in Montreal. — Filed, Circular letter from Imperial Oil Co. re applications for road oil. Filed. Circular ttrorn Donainion Cement Paint Co., re cement paint for bridges and 'etc., —Piled, Letter from the Treasury Depart- ment, Toronto. Re -Railway tax dis- t ibution with cheques inolosed for the years 1914-15-16. Also giving statement of cost re -keep of inmates from the Municipalities in Public Charities or the same years. Piled. Letter from the President of Ela'- gersville Crushed Stone Co., ,re -price per ton of crushed stone. Laid over for further consideration Ex• -Reeve 3. W. Taylor addressed the council re -securing of a damaged gun that noi doubt will be distributed through the Dominion; also the cons- ideration of the erection of some kind_ of a monument or memorial tablet, and urged, that a committee be nam- ed, arid that organization plans be mapped 'out to secure what would be considered the most suitable, Per Snell and. Elston that a resolu- tion be framed and copies submitted to the Minister of Militia at Ottawa and to Mr. J. .7, Merne'r. M.P. Zur- ich. Ont, asking that Exeter he_given a place in the' distribution of menaor- ia.1 guns as received by the depart went from the fields of—battle. — Carried. • t . Per Elston and Snell—That" the rnexnbers of th'e ,special committee .of the Council with the Reeve have pow- er to select five other citizens, mak- ing a committee of eight, said com- mittee to have in charge the further- ing of the proposed memortme—C'd. Mr Mawson, auditor, submitted his monthly report, Adopted on motion of Day and Penhale. The Electric Light report to be handed on to the Utilities Commission. --Carried The following were placed as the standing committees for the balance of the year,— Public Works, Caun. Snell & Pe.,nhale , Property, Coun. Day -& Elston Special- Court. Penhale & Day Finance, Court Elston & Snell Cemetery, Coun. Day & Snell. The. Reeve a member of all Com- mittees. Approved Per Day and Snell—That teamsters be paid 4734 cents per hour while- on corporation duty. —,Carrie d. The following accounts were read and approved,—Prepaid, St. Lighting 226.75, L ibrary 2.78, Town Hal1.19 a total of 230.72; W. J. Neaman sup- plies cemetery 1.00; John. Kyd,d, labor 27.00; S. Fitton, watches and Signet rings patriotic 55,00; Willis Powell flags, 60c.; T. G. Creech, team 6.75; John Norry labor 2.10; John Walper team 4.50; R. Quance, labor 5,25; Sid Sanders, labor 2.10; T. Webster labor 7.35; D. Russell, sr., labor 6.13; Jonathan Xydd, team, $6.75; John Gillespie, Jr., labor, .50c.; Jas. Willis labor, $2.10; W. Westcott, labor,i,e; W. J. Bissett, pt. salary, $45,83; J, Ford pt. salary Cemetery, $41,66; T. Senior, part salary $41.66. Adjournment by Day, jos, Senior, Clerk HURON COUNTY COUNCIL, At the June session of the County Council held in Gaderich last weeds it was decided to call a special, meet -1 ing to be held in. Goderich on June 19th, for the purpose of drawing up a by-law for the county system of good roads. A representative ofthe department was present and fully ex- plained the system. Already some of the main roads have been agreed up- on, and it fs the intention to have some 300 miles throughout the county placed under the system. In the designation, of the 300 miles of roads in the County as County Roads ,to come under the Good Roads System, Without a doubt the London Road ,from Centralia to Wingham will 'be one,, 'and probably the Thames Road, St, Marys Road, Lake Road, and Creditcm Road will be others, The proposition to eppcsint, a Dis- trict Agricultural Representative far the County' was again voted down for the 'steenth time. Anathet grant of $8000 was passed 'to the Ladies Red Cross work, to be divided amongst the different munici- palities for the purpose of buying wool and other necessary articles. A resolutioe was also passed express- ing the Council's .gratitude and appre- ciation. of the loyalty and devotion the ladies af the various societies of the county have displayed in prov, iding comforts for the soldiers at the front, The Provincial Secretary asked for the setting aside of $2,658.58 far the enforcement of 'the Canada Temper- ance Act M this county for the year May est. 1917 to April 30, 1918;$1350 of this for North Huron and the bal- ance for South Huron. The estimates of '1. -he expenses far the year ware as follows, Inspector's , salariest$1400; inspectors' travelling expenses $550; office rent $100; costs of prosecutions $1,000; office expenses $150; 'overpaid in 1916-17 $136,74; total $3,336.74 less amount ,received from the pro- viace, $678.16; net total $,2,658.58. A. suggestion was madeeby the Prov, Sec retary that possibly •one inspector in the county would now be. sufficient. The county jailor eaported four prisoners in 'custody, one each for larceny bigamy, vagrancy, insanity,, COAL SUPPLIES COMING.—Chas. A. McGrath has been appointed cane troller of fuel for the Dominion and will assume his duties at once. He \ rill have full power over the fuel supplies of the Dominion, their dis- tribution and places at the various points throughout the country. The purpose of the appointment is to In. - sure for the people a domestic supply during the comling winter. Crediton The play, "Dot, the Miner's Daugh- ter," repeated ,by ,request in Opera House, Exeter, 'June 150. Do not rn"iFsIsceivter. Day will be observed in. th•e Methodist church next Sunday morn- ing, when Rev. Baker will preach a special sermon for the occasion. P,riz- es will be distributed ameeng members of the Young Wors'hippers' League, and those, having th'e best record for attending elle morning service since Jan'y 1st will be awarded a prize. Mrs. England's condition remains a- bout the same . Melvin Brown, ;deo has been at- tending the North Western College F,ataicileaayp:rville, Ill., ,is home for hie Is it not about time our citizens were -stirring up about having a day declared' for Civic Holiday, so that we can spend a day at Grand Bend? Harry 13eavee is building a house north pf Winchels•ea. His 'brother Edward is helping' him in the work, Wm, Yearley has returned from at- tending County Council in Goderich. Arthur Sambrook is visiting his cousins in Woodhull. Mrs. Stahl is in Kitchener and Wat- erloo for a 1 ew days' visit The Dominion Radiator Co. of Tor- onto have been awarded the contract to instal a• steam heating system in the Evangelical church. Work will be commenced as soon as the boiler ar- rive5e Wedding Bells will ring this week. (Particulars to follow. e Our Band played out last night for the first time. The music was appre- ciated very much and we hope this will be repeated every week. While sharpening a lawn mower on Monday _Freeman Morlock had the misfortune to have. the tip of .his flinger cut off. A union service of the two churche,s was held in the Evangelical church .on Sunday evening last. Paris Anderson was at Grand Bend this week doing some work at Mr. Eilber's cottage. Mrs. Wenzel seriously sprained a kne,e-cap one day last sleek and is unable to move. around. Mr. and Mrs Wenzel were returning home and the horse be,came restless, causing ales. Wenzel to jump out of the rig with aag asps asto w'ato -eau inns pue self. We hope she will soon recover Mrs. Link and family left here on Tuesday for the west where she will join her husband who went some,few weeks ago. J. A. 'McDonald was in St. Thomas over Sunday • Ed. Morlock bought a Chalmers and Ed, Lawson a Ford last weeki:Next! Our genial Jacob was taking le,ssons last week at driyang a Ford. He did very yell and since hostleging is ea th,e decline he is thinking seriously about buying one and becoming a chauffeur. Miss Kate Zwiicker of Londonspent a, few days here last week. John Wein ha.d a straw shed built to his barn last syleek, Richard Davey on the 4th con. bad a barn raising on Wednesday. Mr. Wm. Hill and daughter motored to London last Saturday. Our farmers are beginning to perfoim their statute labor. Since the farmer is buying automobiles, will he take a greater interest in the con- ditiori of the roads ? 40, The following is the monthly report of Centralia Public School; subjects were Arithmetic, Composition, Liter- ature and Geography. Pass marks 240; total 400 :4—E.Haskett 284; M. Neil 204; J. L.Conner 196; A. Hicks' 162; I. Essery 160; M. Brown 152; L. Brooks 130. Jr. 4—E, Webber190; T. Mills 189; 'IC, Hicks, 145; *H. 'Pugh 142; A. Anderson 123; M. Ilodgins 106; A. Conner 37. Jr, 3—T, Han- lon 214o 'K. Haskett 182; V. Conner 156; W. Haskett 127; F. Huxtable 126, Those ,marked with an asteribk were absent for two subjects, ale BIRTHS alattine.—In Stephen, or June &eh, to Mr and ales, Henry Marilee, a toe, MARRIAGES Brough ton—Kellerman. —In Dashwood on June 2nd, Ethel May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J. 'Kellerman, to Dr. Ernest A. Broughton of the Military Hospital, Whitby. McDonald-elitchell.—At the Presby- terian Manse, on June 12th, by Rev. S. F. Sharp, Mr, Norman McDonald son o1 Mr. Joseph McDonald, Hay, to Miss Alice Pearl, daughter of Mr. William Mitchell of the Metro- politan Hotel, Exeter. Traquair—iVlitchell—At Hillerese Farm' near Hensall, an, June 13, John Mel- vin Traquair, to Alice Edna, daugh- ter of Mr. and 1V2rs. John. T. Mitch- ell. Stewert—aliddleton—In Goderich Tp, on June 6th, Hattie, eldest datrigh- ter of the late John Middleton, to George Stewart tof Goderich, Whiteman—Hart—At Kippen on June 4th Alice •Alberta, youngest daugh- ter of Rev. John Hart, Brucefield, to Herbert L. Whiteman of 'Toe -onto son of John Whiteman of Kippen, Drummond—Parrot—In Mitchell, on' June Oth Olive Mae, daughter a William Parrot, ,of Mitchell to W. F. Drummond of Logan. Eltliatt--Ridley 1 Grantor, on June 6th Pea -1, only daughter of Mr, and - Ivies, Wm. Rodley, to Mr. Clifford - - S. Elliott of Lancloa Township. Kelly—Teahen--In St. Marys, ionjuee 5th Miss Nellie Teahen to Corn- elius Kelly of Dowhsie. Stapleton—Bettridge—In. St, Marys on June Oth, Sadie Helena, Bettridge- of St, Marys, to James W. Staple- ton of Nissouri, DEATHS Handford—In, Centralia, an June 10th Richard Handfeed, aged 75 years, 5 months, 28 days, Howald—At Zurich, on June, 9, Maria Schilbe, relict of the late Bartholo- mew Howald, in her 63rd year. Sceli—At Brinsl•ey on June 6, Robert Sceli, in his 80th year. CREDITON, ONT. Field Seeds for Sale We have a Stock of Specially Selected Field Seeds .which Offer at CLOSE PRICES SEEDS THAT HAVE THE STANDARD OF GERMINATION - We have the following varieties Corn WHITE CAP EARLY LEAMING WISCONSIN No.? MAMMOTH SOUTHERN SWEET BUTLER 'ING PHILIP FLINT LONGFELLOW FLINT' MILLETT SEED RAPE SEED BUCKWHEAT SUGAR CANE or SORGHUM, ALFAIIIA KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. SEEP, ORCHARD GRASS, LAWN GRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY All the Leading Varieties of. Mangold and Turnip Seed, White Carrot and Garden Seeds, We have a Lim'ted Stock of Choice White Seed Beans at $11.00 a bushel Offered Subject to being unsold TERMS—Our terms on Seeds and Seed Grains are Cash; which enables., us to give closer quotations, WOOL WANTED FOR WHICH WILL PAY THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. eaaerresestea A CALL SOLICITED CHAS. ZWICKER GENERAL MERCHA NT, CREDITON. ST PHONE 16 WART'S PHONE 16 1 Seasonable Goods at Right Prices WHITE OUTING HATS Something new 'in Ladies' Out- ing Hats for this season. Several very jaunty styles. Made frani white pique.. Selling at $1, $1.25 HOLEPROOF HOSIERY Try a box of Haleproof Silk Hosiery. You will be satisfied with their .wearing qualities. They ar eguaranteed to Wear three months without, holes, or new one * furnished "Free ,of charge". NEW MIDDIES We areshowing a big range of Girls' and Ladies' Middies. Made in new designs. Price at $1,00, S1L'K COATS FOR SUMMER The new Monarch 'Knit Sweat- er Coat is one of the smartest and newest Coats for summer wear. We have two very pretty styles— $10.00 and $13.50 WHITE CANVAS, OXFORD & HIGH LACED SHOES White. shoes are very popular this season. We are showing sev- eral very pretty chic styles it Pump and Oxfords as well as in the high tops, $2.00 to $4.00. WASH SKIRTS. Attractive wash skirts made in several very smart 'styles. Show- ing the newest striped and white materials. They are very reason $1.25, $1.50, and $L75 , ably priced a- $2,25 ,and $3.00 TENNIS, BOWLING AND SPORTING SHOES.. The styles for this season are more varied than ever. For Ladies Pumps, High laced with or without heels. For Girls and Boys—High laced in colors of wleite, blue or brown For Men—Oxfords and Highlaced in White and blue. They cost much less than leather—It is economy to wear them. DINNER SETS Four new patterns in Dinner, - ware, They are all very neat and dainty patterns. 'Kernies cups with gold handles; gold handles on cream and sugar and vegetable dishes. Very special -- 9 7pieces $20.00 BRASS GOODS Make splendid wedding gifts. We have a big range of Brass Jardinieres, Trays, Etc, We ‘vill be glad to show you out assort- , naent of Brass Goods. TOILET SETS We have always ,something new to show you in crockery. ,Our white sets with gold trimmings are popular sellers. Sets at $4.50, $5, $6,50 HANGING LAMPS A fine assortmen•t of new dee- oiation.s with the fringe trimming We have them at almost anyplace, you are prepared to pay. -- )$4.50 to $12.50' PHONE 16 J. A. STEWART PHONE- 16 The Big Store with the Little Prices