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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1917-10-4, Page 1GERMAN AIR SKIPS ARE MAKIN G ALA OST DAILY' ZAIDS ON ENGLAND WITH MORE OR LESS SUCC S IN 'I(ILLING WOMEN AN.) Cl-IILDREN. `i<iRRTON FA1 WI BE HELI) OT. 4th AND 5th. THIRTIETH YEAR EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY OCT, 4 1917 Our Garner. Anthracite" coal has been discover- ed in New Brunswick, Half a million tons are said •ta bet in sight. New, who will find 'same in, Ontario? We have the other minerals. Why not the coal? On Octoberthe b ,18th, Canadian Red Cross will open a campaign for funds to care, for the, wounded. This is the annual .,campaign, and every- body should he ready with a-handsonne donation. With 13,000,000 dozen of eggs and nearly 13,000,000 pounds of butter in. • cold' storage, no wonder we have been. paying winter prices during the sum- mer months. There is something rot ten in the {cold storage business in Canada There were two full moons in Sep- tember, the 1st and 30th. It is but once hi 18 ,,years or, so that t;1iei moan becomes - full • t wice in the - same, month. It requires 293 days for the moan, to:, complete its circle from full ratan to full moon. It 'takes about a life- time far "the ordinary human to get "full': twice under the present cir- cumstance,s, and .• that would be about twice too often, During the week the Canadians have been gradually occupying other par= tions of Lens, This great coal city -seems to he the special objective of. the Canadian troops. r Thie Italians in a new drive cap- tured 1400 prisoners, The British captured Mushaid, near Bagdad with several.thousand prison- ers. the commander of the Turk army and his, staff, buns, arms, amannunit:to;n, store sand 'eouipme.n,t ion large quan- tities including 300 camels. The Allies are tightening the block- ade' against Germany by shutting .off supplies that have been going through so-called neutral countries. An official statement' says that the German: subs are being captured more rapidly, German airships have raided Eng- land five times within a week, but with veru little success. PHONE 81a Greal Values IN SUITING%, O'COATING ETC. O SUMMER SUITING$ WERE EtOUGHT—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, SEE OUR LIGHT 'UNDERWEAR IN COMBINATION AND IN TWO PIECE. A, FULL LINE OF READY - TO - WEAI CLOTHING. YOU PROBABLY NEED A RAIN- COAT FOR THE WET DAYS, WEAR OVERALLS AT YOUR ROUGH' WORK, LOOK AT OUR LINES IN THESE GOODS. ALSO 1 7r17.s 5r n :_�1 s" SOCKS in Cashmere and Silk THE NEW CMS CHOICE SHIRTS FLASHY TIES ARROW COLLARS W. Taman �ail-or Ss '11rniahe r PHONE Iia s, The ,new three cent Canadian post- age stamp is rsow in, circulation. The Stamp consists of an 'engraved re production of I-iarrie' well-known painting aintinat the•.father' of Confeder- ation, ation, It is beautifullyengbraved and in size is somewhat • similar to the Quebec tercentenary y stam Q p in 1908. 'Ile issue of the'.Confederationstanips will last for a pea -bad of three or four months, but a•s i1n the case of all other Canadian stamps ,s thle;' new one'is of I permanent validity and can always be. used for the prepayment of postage. SOLVING THE:. LABOR PROBLEM. In th.e Canning journal, this week is illustrated one. of the many can- ning. factories in the United States, who,- have salved the labor problem, and are 'nio longer worrying over that department 'of their work, The manager, Mr. W. S. Siebert, says in part, "Why stand a- round waiting far a chance to hire a cigarette smoker ,when it is pos- sible to enii boy bright„ alert, efficient girls ; whose work is more satisfactory than -'that of imenl" The illustration shows high-school graduates and isteinlographers of abil- ity, who have given up poslitibns to fill men's places in the mark, of pro- duction or conservation of food. This is the only solution that will work off famine, Let us have volun- teers in this good work. The • Roll of Honor Distnct casualties reported Killed Ernest Wilspn of Blanshard. Died Harvey Willi sof Wisngham., Wounded and Gassed Pte A. J. McDonald of Parkhill Pte. M. 13. Allison of Ailsa Craig. Pte P. A. Poster of .Granton Wounded Corp. G. Stith of Dashwood. Pte. Jr. B. Drummond of Ailsa Craig Gunner R. A. Livermore of Clinton'._ Pte. Pte A cable was received last week from France, stating that Capt. C. E. Dow- ding of Clinton, who by 'the way, has been in France ;tor sometime had re- ceived a slight shrapnel wound in the hand but was remain{ate an duty.,• PTE EARL JOHNS PAYS. THE GREAT .PRICE. As stated briefly fn last week's is- sue Mr. and Mrs. Henry' Johns ' ;rf Elimviile received . ward that their sort, Pte. L. iE" Johns, had, been killed in acti,oe in. {France{. Pte. Johns was. an exemplary young man and his death will be (greatly negriettell. He. 'enlisted with the 161s,t Battalion at Exeter a year and half ago, anal after going to (England went soon af- ter to France i1a the first draft from the Battalion several month's ago. The following 'Is a copy of the let- ter received from the front by Mr. Wm. Rivers concerning his son who was recently w.oundecl, and which speaks for itself:— B. E. F.; Fran,e,ei, Sept. 5, 1917. Dear Mr. Rivers,—Just e. hurried line to relieve your mind in regard to the wounding of ,your son, Pte. W. G. Rivers, of the 58th, Bat. I was in the. dressing station :when he was brought in, or rather wanted in from the trenches wounded. 'I had a chat with hint and saw the dressing tof his wounds. While his wounds are severe and painful (th.e leg and side) there is no ;reason for you to fear any serious results. Your son "was en fine spirits and bore the exquisite, pain iof dressing ,his hounds with fortitude. He is ,new in a good, .hospital far from. danger of shot. and shell. You; have every season to be proud of your brave urn, who was doing his duty faithfully and 'fearlessly si ,a dangerous part of b'ur line;. Yours sincerely, Ge.o. C. 3. Pringle, Chap. Lod. News The Patriotic League held their an- nual meeting in the Town Trail, oil Monday evening; October 1st. Tho collections during the month amount- ed to $01.11. The proceeds on 'Fab Day including sale of tags, booth; stab ling, sale aE night robe, ;donated by Mrs. Fred Ramsdell, ,and 'conceit at night amounted to $422.30 making ai total of $483.41.,, raised, by the/ League during the month, of September. They also shipped in Sept. to Miss 'Joann Arnoldi, W 'care of Field Coiefoqrrtd Commission the following; ).1 'Hos- pital shirts; 5 pyjamas; 120'pairs ot socks; value $195,75; also an enclos- ure from .Eiurondale Patriotic Lea- gue Thoni.ainin,g, 11 trench ts'hirts; 8 hospital shirts; 0 pairs pyjamas; 9 pairs socks, value $50,50., ,makingt a total value of $250.00. The members are requested to bring in their membeirshlip fees at; the next meeting or at as early a ,late as possible. A motion was passed, ,to send $150.00 to Y,hr!C.A. It was idea Bided to' send boxes to our boys over- seas ,containing Christmas cheer; Any- one Wishingto send 'a box 'kindly. leave tat' Ptttriotic.room at Town Vail on Wed;hegday 'afternoon Oct. 10th;' Come and bring !a box, for fix brave lads who are far away from home fires at Christmas season, Ct. T. Beavers, Secty. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED by C. 15. Sanders at the Advocate Of- fice, Strictly confidential; no witness S. S. AND J.L. CONVENTION. The. Convention of Epworth.League and SundaySchool ",Wa kers o' the r i Exeter District lof the Methodist Church, held In James Street Church Exeter, on Thursday, Sept. 27th, was an 'eminently 'successful g both from the "•stand coin t a1 attend- ance gathering,b i n ttend ance and enthusiasm. About, 80 del- egates were in attendance from 'out- side points, a large ';part of whom were present for ;the ,forenoon ses- sion, essign,.. Rev. Ca W. Baker of Crediton' the District Sunday School Secretary,and Rev. J. W. Baird of Exeter, District Epworth League President, gave addresses at 'the morning session on The relation of the Sunday''Schools and Leagues of the District to : the Standards of Efficiency adopted by the General Board. A feature of 'the afternoon session was the. "group conferences" when those in attendance met for one hour in separate groups ca discuss various problems of Sunday School and Ep- worth League work, and reporting la- ter to the Tull conv5ntion.' Rev A. E. Johns,. recently return- ed from China, was greeted with the ChataQ_ua. Salute when he was calked upon to address 'the meeting, which by this time lfilled the basement to its utmost capacity. He gave a most interesting and inspiring account cif some of his experiences as a, miss- ary in China. The. President announ- ced that plans are being laid to have Mr. Johns visit each League of the District in the near future, Theevening session opened tt-ith a Song Service conducted by Mr. W, A. Clark, the choir leader of the Convention church. Rev, S. W. Mux. - worthy ,presided{ Two splendid in spirati,onal addresses were gi:yen. Mr, J F. Maine of London spoke on "lMIis- spans" and Rev. A. E.c M. Thompson, I.A. B.D., ,of Wallaceburg on "Re- vivalism". Miss Edna Follick rendered a solo at the morning session, and Miss V. Muxworthy and the {choir of James St. C.liurch sang at the evening ses- sion. The delegates were . .enter- tained in the homes of James and Main Street congregations:--,. The following are the officers el- ected far the ensuing year,— Hon Pres., Rev. S. W. Muxworthy, Pres., Dr E. S. Hardie, Hensall; lst. Vice., Mr. Trueman Tufts, 1Lirkton; 2„rpd Vice, Rev. J.' ,W. Baird, Exeter; 3rd Vice, Miss Edna ,F,ollick, Exeter; 4111 Vice Mr. Redmond: Iiensall; 5th Vice Miss Alma Milts Woodham; Sec'y, Rev. H. Willans, ,Grand Bend; Treas., ivliss Alice, Young, Parkhill; Repre- sentative to Conference Ex., Rev. J. Fs Knight, Heneall. EDEN, A very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr4. S. Skinnier {on Friday Sept 28th, ,when • neighbors and friends to the number of seventy five gathered at her haute, Mr. Jno Essery very ably presided over the program of the evening, which con- sisted of instrumental music, violin solos ,sarigs and arctdresses. This was 16allowed by the ,prese:ntation ' of a handsome mantel clock to Mrs. Skin- ner and an address read by Mrs. Jno Esser, Mr, and Mrs. Cecil S,'nne >; were also the recipients of an 'ad- dress. read by Mr. Will Essery, and a beautiful fumed oak buffet. Following are the addresses, Dear Mrs. Skinners—We, a few of your friends and neighbors, have gathered here to -night to spend a social hour with you an the eve of your departure to ,your new home, and- at the same tinge, to express ,our esteem and appreciation of yourself and• family. You have always been willing to do your pard, to bear your share of the burdens either an social or church work. You .have spenf most of your life so far an the Eden line. Many pleas- ant hours have we spent tagethex. We hope to spend many morte,' to often havea friendly word with you either on the. 'street or in our homes, You are removing :from the • busy life ,af the farm to the quieter and more restful life of the town. T''et your work is not all done. We hope in your new home in the everyday cares and duties, ;in title bringing ,tip of the younger .mlenibets of your family in the ieonpany of the older ,tries, you will fund great comforts, pleasure and true happiness. You have, Mrs. Skinner, ` enjoyed a goad measure of happiness and prosperity in your home, although your path- way hes not always .been. in the "shine; so•metina(es the - shadows have been deep, the clouds dark and threatening, and even the storm has broken in great *verity, yet we be- lieve you haysee lways heard the still q Met voice inip'arting hope, en-- ciouragement, confidence had strength Again. we wish to exprjess ottr es- teem of yourself ;and family, and to ask you to accept this clock as a to- ken of our ,gaadttribl, Mr, and Mrs. 'Cecil Skinner, -- Dear friends,—'Thio people- of this community have 'gathered here for the 'purpose of enjoying a }pleasant even,- ing and to give expnessr,on to,feelings of gladness at the thought of having you still in our midst We feel high ty favored in the knawbetlge that you intend making your ,new home in our clammunityt. fee you we {have a,ni eific,tetit neigh- lion and friend. Your' fortitude and perseverance have won our highest esteem- and respect, You have also wan our sincere regard by ybur chris- tain character land willingness to take your part in any plans designed for the benefit and uplift of those with whom you have been surrounded. Your kindly disposition ,will add many new friends to your ..already lengthy list. > Y We desire always ito be remembered and ask you to accept this gift as a 'simple ' token of our goad will and best wishes. We• also extend toear our ou y heart- ies t jest congratulations, May ,prosperity and happiness be yours inY our new home, We pray that the ial,astex:'s richest blessings may rest here with peace and, joy and happiinesseand in the great ',journey of life may your footsteps always be guided by the guardian hand of God. people" Signed in behalf of . the present Sept. 28th, 1917, Crediton . morning we got word that the Can-. adieu, govepnment , had ,recalled all her ;,sailarsa We {sure were surpr:s- ved, The ifollowing evening we went on board atrawler, bound far a lit- tle bay, 200 miles down tide coast, where rye went on board a merchant ship laden with ammunition bound for Archangel, Russia, We left the next morning with an {escort of five traw lers and eight other merchant ship'. Arrived a few days later 0, M. Nea;- ly six weeks in Archane1,, discharg- ing cargo and reloading with flax. I sure saw all of Russia, that I wanted to see Some place, Arrived in Leith, Scotland, on August 24, and from the;ne we gook .passage by train to our barracks.' We were granted lour days leave. I want ta. Lcndoe. to see th:e sights. 'I returned on Sep- tember 3rd, and shall never forget that:.' awful night. I think' I am the luckiestt bay that ever lived. Fritz flew over our barracks, where nearly two thousand ,of us were sleeping, and dropped two. bombs. They god between one and two hundred{ The man. sleeping {nl'xt ;to me was killed outright,. I tried to give th .m a hand, •,but the ' sight was too mach for nae The next night I was one of a party to go dawns and give them a hand to take the blankets from un der them, and to cover them With sheets and to Fcrub the bleed< elf the floor. There were about forty who were blown to bits. -Poor diel•• bows. But my time hadn't come, thank God. We how learn that we are now going back to Canada fol" mine sweeping in the Pac=ific and the Atlantic. Regards to all, lovingly A Fowl Supper will be, held under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid at at the Methodist ,Church, Crediton, on ' Thursday evening, Oct. ,25, 1917, fol- lowed by a Concert in the church. Everybody welcome. 1 We are :pleased to see Mr. Robert ' Sweet around again after his recent' illness 1-Ijvs Lillian Stahls and M'sss Mini I nie, ,F'inkbeiner are .spending a few weeks with relatives` in L:ockportand Buffalo. N.Y. Next Sunday evening special Grad uation exercises of thio Teacher I'rain- ing Class will take place i,,i the Evan- getical church. Rev,. sh. P. Mauch of Kitchener will give an address and. deliver the diplomas. The pupils were very .successful this, term. At the last' examination each received 100 per cent. Mr. and .Mrs Garnet Baker and family of London visited 14r, Christ tan Beaver last week. The Crediton Milling Co., has been delivering coal to their" customers the past week, Iinspetor J. E. Tam of Goderich made an Inspectifon of our school on b ry, \'iidar. and \Irs. W. At Sambrook -at- tended the funeral sof , the late Mr,. Mills of Thomas last week. Mr, and'Mrs. Schwa= and Mrs, r. Forrester of Holmesvtlie visited Mr. aid Mrs. Chris Hoist oe, Sunday. Mr. ' Richardsort;'who. has been teller of the Bank :for sometime. has ssv-. Bred- his connection ,with the Bank and will enter into business for him- self. He has •bees ,succeeded by Mr Kerr of th.e- Timmins Branch" Mr. Will Smith, is at present laid up on account of blood -poisoning, "as a result of a collision with an auto- mobile some time ago, Th.e night was dark and the lights of the car were not in good harder, with a result that in the collision both buggy and car were damaged. We trust that Mr. Smith will soon be able to resume his work at the threshing as this is the busy seasion. Mrs. McDonald, who has been vis- iting her patents, in Thomas returned home on Sunday, The annual Rally Day of the Evan- gelical Sunday Schaal took place last Sunday afternoaneancl in spite of the wet weather 672 were present. This attendance would have been increas- ed to a 1000 :if the; weather had been favorable. The contents between classes was very kqen,. The G. I. C. Adult Bible Class, _known as "The Class in the garner, but"nev. r Corn- ered" won the battler and deserve credit for their yvorh`. Sides were chosen with Garnet Sweitz.er and Harrison Holtzman as captains. The Former won out ;with ten. new mem- bers and 57 'visitors and the latter with four new members and 46 Vis- itors. The . lasing side puts up a banquet Special "Mention must be made to the, way the different class- es were 'decorated. Class mottoes and flowers were much. in evidence. Mr, rleadd, president ,of the County organization of Winchelsea, spoke ori the work of :the adult Bible Class; he was followed by Mr. Schwan/ 'of Halmesville, who Old a fine. r eadvng, entitled "The Old .Methodist Testi-`. many;." Mr. J. W.'.Ortwe,in of -Hen- Sall spoke to the mennlnlers ,of the Home Departmetit•.and Mrs. Fallick of Exeter to the {{members interest- M the Cradle Roll department, Just before the close of 'the service, Mr. Fred Eilber, who has passied his 94th birthday was presended with a walk- ing• cane for 'being the oldest person preseentt. Mrs, George Hetlden re- ceived a box containing bootees and stockings for her babe, a month old, Leonard -Heist received a handsome Bible as a reward for .his energetic work in bringing ,the most visitors, and receiving the 'highest marks. The day was a read letde,r day in the his- tory ,of the is,chool, and much credit is due. Mr. j. H. Boltzmann, the sup.. erinteindcnt, who is the right man in the right place, Seaman Roland Matz, who is at' present with the ,Royal. Navy in Eng- land, has written the following letter to friends in 'town, w�hicla is very' in- teresting :—"You will ttliiink I am slow Eng- irt writing, but twlhe{n ,anon is busy the time seems to ;go so fast. The last time ,oi; w *te ,we Were in Russia„ Our calling fort was R:omataaff, One Corn Growers olio are growing corn far I aExet tgrowing toil] the Exeter Canning � please bring in. slobs: when they win be advised when •.ta make deli Y Hein wanted as soon as factory starts,. S M. Sanders, Manager„ CARD OF THANKS.—The family of the late ,Mrs" Mary Sanders wish to thank the frie,ncis and ri '.gh- hors for the m:an acts a1 kin less and sympathy extended them during the. illness and subsequent death of their mother and brother. Tough—At Bayfield, on Sept. John Tough, aged 78 years. 23rd smagas & CREEcH, LIBERAL CONSERVATIVE CON- VENTION AT CLINTON_ The L,iberal�;C;onsexvative Associa•- titin o1 South Huron, as constituted:'. far Dominion Pu,npbses will hold an Open Convention, in the Town I -tall.. Clinton on Monday, ,October 15th{ at one o'clock is the afternoon, for the purpose of selecting a candidate for the f-iouse.. of Commons, for the - election of officers, and the transac tion of general business; Mr, tforphy, 11I,P. North Perth, Mr ale rer, M. P.; and Mr. Either, M,P,P dill address the meeting. The Executive will :meet at 10.30. By order of Executive FI; EIo:fon, R, 'N. Creech President Secretay Secretary BIRTHS Martini,—Irt Stephen on Sept, 29, to - Mr, and Mrs. Peter Martinri,,a daugh- ter. Lin,denfi,eltd—In''Parkhill, on Sept. 1]. to Mr, and Mrs. Charles A. Linden field ` formerly or Exeter, a daugh ±err•—Recta Graham. MARRIAGES Coward—Pallenn,=•At the maunue,Tham-- -"""es {Fod, an; Sept 27t1i, by Rev. Dr. Fletcher, Mr. Edward Coward, stn ofthe late Weillm: Coward, toMiss- LenaPatten. Scott-J-lodgins—At St. James rectory - Parkhill, Sept. 25, Aaron Scott, soul - of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scott,'Brin- sley, to Angelina, daughter of Mr. George Hodgins of McGillivray. Hazlewood—In Usborae, Can. :[1, or Sept 29th, William .Hazlewood,agGct 83 years, 8 months and 29 days. y' Holland—In Beamsville, on Oct. 2ncl Anthony. Holland, 'formerly of Exet- er, aged 86 years, 6 months. Hiurwood-In Clinton, on Sept. 24th, George William Charles, infant son of Mr, and Mrs. George Harwood, aged 8 Months anal. 6 days. Me:Dool—In Bayfield; an Sept. 26th, Richard McDool, aged 91 years. Munro—In McGillivray, Sept 22, Mary Ann Babcock, wife of Arch. Mun- ro., Sr., aged 80 years. Christm.s t= To My Many Customers and "Friends- MR riend , MR EDISON has completed arrrangements with Mr. GLENN ELL- ISON, of New York, the famous Sootch. Comediene, to hold a TONE TEST in the ,OPERA HOUSE, • :on MONDAY, OCT, 15, ,1917, at 8 pant. - MUSIC'S RECREATION.—A.,,;£..eproduction from the New Edison Phonograph, which the tear cannot. distinguish from the living voice. We want all music lovers and intending purchasers of 'Phonographs to hear this . wonderful 'test. Compli,m•e:ntar y tickets will be given, free to those • who apply in person at POWELL'S BAZAAR, or by mail, You and... your friends are urged to attend.. POWELL'S BAZAAR STEWART'S PHONE 16 PHONE ib Exclusive Styles WINTERIN Our showing of Coats for this season comprises many stylish and serviceable Coats, made with the new large collars, deep pockets and'] belted backs. T.he materials are of extra quality and cannot be duplicated at the prive. PLUSH COATS $25 to $35 Just arrived, a new ,lot of Lad- ies' Plush Coats, including the cel- ebrated Salts Plush -fabrics. Make your selections now, as the next 'shipment tvill be higher priced,. SNAPPY ,OVERCOATS In brown, !grey and heather ,rniyxturies. A fine range of new patterns in (belted backs for young n'ten 'and boys, with plain- er styles for ;older men. Prices are. right. OC'T'OBER DESIGNER Now on sale at pattern counter We cary a full range of standard pnitteees:; Call and get the 'Oc- tober Fashion Sheet, NEW TOILET SETS Nearly fifty new Toilet Sets for youi,' Big range to �cli,oase front of styles and decorations, Prices range from $4.00 to $8,50. CORDED VELVET COATS For Girls 4, 5 and 6 years of age. These handsome carded Velvet Coats have quilted lin- ings and come .fin colors of brown blue and green. Very special at $5.00 tta $6,50. EXTRAORDINARY SUIT VALUES We ` are ssdiiatving great values in Men's Suits, tailored in : plain styles{. The cloths are tweed and fine worsteds. You will appreci- ate the values when you see them $10. $12, $15, 518, to $25, FLANN.ELLETTE BLAN'ILTS We advise yen{ to buy now as the new prices are higher and we will have to pay mare for future shipments. " Special values at $1.75, 52,25, ,$2.50. ODD "CLOVER --LEAF CUPS Forty doz, odd "Clover Leaf" dups, These are good quality ware also good ;staple shape cup These are ;scarce goods. Each 10 cents. • PHONE 16 J. A STEWART pHOKE 16 Th Big Store Wiljh the Little deer