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The Exeter Advocate, 1919-3-20, Page 8r BXBTER nYnc T , THUR3IIAT, MA40 Isla ESTER MARKETS Changed Each: Wednesday rrzs-ll, Wheat fpr WO* „ Oats..»..v t 6 Barley . - , 5.85 Family Floor 5.70 Csea.rnery Butter ,., ,• 58 Dairy Butter 610 0 45-48 logs....... ......... ..... ...r,. Lard K Potatoes Hay....., 33 41.50 —$1.75 .sass:. 318 to $19. 1525 Mr. W. D. Clark4 wal in London on ,Monday. :v1r_ C. IL Sanders was confined to his ?borne through illness for a few Alar$. 11r Thorn Baker has taper the a;ea,y for the Cleveland Tractor for Stephca and Usborne. Harvey's flour is good flour. CARD OF THANKS. The family of the late; Mrs. W 1I m Davis wt+sh to thank the friends and neighbors for their many deeds of kinds: drofolg the illness of their late mother. The Committee in charge a the Sold:ere hieitnorip.' monument at S. S, No. 1. Us'tbp:tnte, wish tP announce the uon^eit:rra ot the same to take lace at the hour of two o'clock P.M. Alarch 31st. Speakers and Brass Band to attendance, All :are cordially iilv:ted• Peter Moir, Sec, fAWINO MATCH AT FARQUHAR On Friday, March Z8th, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon a Sawing Match will be conducted at Farquhar. Open to all colliers Five prizes offered -320, $14, $10, $7, $5. Entrance fee $1. Each pair to make a eut off each end of the log, A great contest of Say - inn ability, and loads of fuin for every. body. Sharpen your saw :and c•cinie along. A Grund Concert will be given on •Monslay evening, :iiarcb 31st, in Jam - 4s Street Mott odist Church, under • the direct oa of the Choirmaster and Organist, W. M. Clarke, Rep, L. C. I. (Eng.) NOTICE—On Friday, March list, we will pu't, on the 4th " Special Sale' kr one wessk. This sale will consist ;f Fancy Goods, stamped and worked; Centres, Trays, Slippers, Lunch Cloths, Doylies, Boudoir Caps, Ay - tons, Cellars, Crochet Cottons, Eta. See our window of Fancy Silk Blouses March 31st , Call early. none 93. MRS. W. D. YEO. Money will not buy better flour ttfiaxt we can supply: It makes excel- lent bread. Harvey Bros. ~sf LOST..—Gould cuff link.• Finder will please leave at Advocate Office. JERSEY COW FOR ALE. A first-class Jersey cow for sale, suitable for towns Apply Fred Cor- bett, 3rd Con. Hay, Exeter R. R. 1. We hays. a fair stock of feed on land, and have a car of oats coming. See Harvey Bros. Every Oddfellow is requested tobe at the Lodge Room at 8 o'clock on Tuesday eventing texts A returned soldier to be initiaited. Give hian a welcome into the Great Fra.telrnity,- J.C. Snell., N.G. R.N. Creech, Sec. WANTED, An apprentice to learn mitllinaery, Apply G. M. Armstrong. WANTED To purchase good second-hand up- ight piano. State condition and best cash price. Box 66, Exeter, Ont. ANCONA EGGS FOR SALE. Shepherd strain, 75c, for 15.—John Pollard, R. R.. 2, Dashwood. TURNIP CONTRACTS°°cTAKEN. The un.d.eatsiig,oi d will receive con- tract, Co: turnips to be -delivered next fall. -R. G. SELDON; Exeter. FARM FOR SALE. • 13t, acre farm for sale on the 8th Concession oaf Usborne; good 'vuild- in.gs, well fenced and well drained; with 25 acres of good bush Conven- ient to school and church, and six mile: from Exeter,. Apply at this office FLAX LAND WANTED. 400 A "sRES FOR GROWING FLAX Arrol to ONTARIO FLAX CO. JOS. DAVIS, Exeter North Phone t3r Corn Contracts The Exeter Carping Company is ready to contract with fairmers to grow Corn..for Canning, $10.00 per ton wilt be paid same as last year. Seed corn of the finest quality at re- duced price, 15c. per ib to -growers a contract. th— 4 t Exeter Canning Co. NDERS FOP BRIDGES 'ors,. marked "Tenders nll be receiived by the Saturday, March 22 the + sttuc tion` r:or, or culvert's, ay be seen - iied• after R fetahen tTON UMW LOCAL DOINGS. 11 sennenseesakstaszentseassesssiassies Mr, W. F. May is confined to his house through illness,— The Mitchell Advocate. The Merchants Bank is opening a branch in Ailsa Craig im the 011 Queen's Hotel. Canada was never so prosperous now ; nor was there ever so much un sc st in the country before.. as Mr. Fred. Courses. of Lucan, when was a member of the. staff of the Standard Bank, Ansa Craig, whenlae enlisted for overseas, has been up - Pointed manager of the Camden East branch. Mr. R w, Dinney, who nes been clerk at the Central Hotel for the past three years, has resiir{ed, and resumed his trade as painter and dec- orator. Mr: A. S. Davits is on the job at the Central. Mr and Mr.. Ed. Maguire moved to Cuelph is live tart week. after many ve=r.' residence in Exeter. Their many old friends regretted to see them move: from town, but trust that in Guelph they may enjoy continued prosperity. 'The death occurred here on Wed- neaciay, March 12th, of Emily M. 31olatird at the age of 62 years. Site had besot a resident of Exeter about three years coming here from Lucan wit her sister, Mrs. M. 3. tole, and residing with Iger. since; The funeral which -was private,. took Place to the Exeter cemetery on Friday last. `Or Thursday and Friday last Leect- ores and Demonstrations were givenin Exeter un Farm Power—„trac,tera and gasoline ,engines—under the aus- pices ot the Ontario Department sof Agriculture, The agricultural repress emotive of the county, Mr. Stothers, had charge and quite a number of t,rnaers and ezh•ers were present. ” Capital and Labor" will be dis- cussed at the Men's Club in Trivitt Memorial School Hall an Thursday en:ning. the discussion. being led by M Uavilaad, Rev. Trumpar, Messrs. W. Ice. Sanders, and Wm. Ward. A .'s.jutic'n was passed at the last meeting favoring the old time rather than what is known as daylight say. fail; time Rev. J. E. Hunter. on the famous \fethodisi orsolger-sts, Crossley and zits ,-es ,zl .d at his home in Toronto o t Monday. He suffered a breakdown of the nervous system several years ago and retired from active work. 1 -le z;- well known here as they had con- ducted services in Exeter on several occasions, He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters. A BIG PIG. Mr. Harry Faliner of Stephen on Monday delivered a monster pig 'to Messrs. I. Armstrong & Son for ship- ment It weighed 745 lbs. and the price was $,114.75. This is one of the largest ever sold here, Can you beat it? LEAVES ON APRIL FIRST. Mr W. D. Clarke on Saturday last received definite word of his' promo- tion to the managership of the Mol - sons Bank at Richmond, Que., and he leaves for that place about April 1st, -fir. Wobit of Dutton is to be manager here. AIRS. WM. HERN DEAD. At Hamiota, Man., on March 11'th the death occurred of a former resi- dent of Us•borne Township„ wear Woodham, in the person of` Mrs. Wm Hern, at the age of 66 years This is the third bereavement in Mr. Herres family within three months from the influenza. Dtectealsed had n t been in best of health for two or hree years and the recent loss of is sons, Gil- bert and Sidney, were ' evere blows. Mrs Hern was formed Miss Brethour and Mr. Hern is a b titer of Messrs,. James and Phillip ern of Exeter, They went westl .rom Usborne many years ago. p E. H. S�nIATERARY SOCIETY. OrFsiday last a very pleasing pro- gram was enjoyed by our pupils.: It showed the talent .of our High School_ boys, who supplied the entertaininent. George C. Hind presided; James. Mor- ley gave an excellent address; Stewart Stnnbury gave an instrumental, J. Ayl- mer Christie a reading; Willie Law- son an instrumeuvtal; Rev, 'Trumper a talk on the value of public speaking; Charlie Ford and Earl Russella dia- logue self composed; the School Song Brenda a chorus, "Heroes and Gen- tlemen"; The Live Wire, the school, parser, was read by the editor, Char- lie Fond; and Rev. Trumper gave his criticisms. , MRS, DAVIS DEAD. '' The funeral of the late Mrs. Susan Diaz is, w•`n. held at Exeter, Ont., Mon- day, March 17th. Mrs. Davis was in good health until two weeks ago when ,she .took .'sick and after a, short ill- niess passed away. Mrs. Davis was born November 16, 1843, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grant of ,Biddulph. Tawaaasllip, where hes, girlhood was spent. In 1859 she mar- ried William Davis .and in 1874 they moved to Exeter and have -been res- pected residents of this place for 44 years. She was predecteased by her husband two years and frne months. hs. She is suatvtiv(ed by eleven, children., Mrs. M. E. GardiIner and Ernest •Davis of Exeter, A.` E. Davis, Mrs. W. .E. Mitchell; Mrs. T. A. Terry and Mrs; Ed Taylor of London, Mrs. J. Dick- son of Chatham; Mrs. (Dr.) H. F. Mc -- Donald •of Hollandale Wisconsin -03 W. A. Davis of Hamilton, George of 'Barwick, Warner of Vancouver: She is also, survived by two sisters and tido~brothers, Mrs. Charlotte Kennedy of Iowa, and Mrs. Pheobe Phillips of Denfield, John 'Grant of Winrdsor- and; tseorge Grant :or. Maidstone. Mrs De- vie;.was':a faithful rn,e.nsber of the,Main St Iu'ie hodiot Church, and has . endear, ed iiersetl• td all by 'her sterling char, ai , es, and the ;comanuntrty in which - sb , lived vrtlt smoutia thea 1,oss : of a faithful fiend and neighbor. Deepest «3•-napathy a exw•ended 'tir her ,children in • ahe'r Sad berenve:Per t.- Judge E. N. Lewis held D:itsiilsiari Court ,here on Tneuday morning. The Choir of tate Trivitt Memor- ial Churchnde will Lgnnext spec) 31 anuric The Soldiers' monument will bet-un- veiled etun-veiled at S. S. No. 1, Usboattue, on Monday, March 31st, according to later arrangements Mr Alf. Paul brought a fine lot of cows hers for sal on Monday, and the twenty-three were sold ,for $3169 Mr. Paul alv'aiys brings ,good stock. The Town Council has purchased a fine bay team for the use of the! Cosporatioat this summer, Mr. John Piper has been fertgaged to handle the temp. On Friday afternoon the High School Literary Was held and James Morley, one of the students, gave an excellent address on ""The Import- ance, of Organization Among Farm- ers", It has been proposed to make the scholars the offer of a prize each month for the best speech an some current topic. The Men's Club of the Trivitt Memorial Church has .now of- fered a prize, FORMER EXETER LADY DEAD., The death occurred at St, Marys on March 17th of Lizzie Balkwild, relict of the late Samuel. Sperling, at the age of 81 years, D aenihed was a sister of the late Mrs. Isaac Carling, Mrs. John McDoneld, and Mrs. Joseph, Aeh- esont of Exeter. A brother, Mr, fames Balkvvill, xe,-ikles at Dutton, and a sister, Mrs. Carruthers near Oriltia, One sou survives, Frank Spading of Toronto, and three daughter, "Mrst Reg Wilson of the West, Mrs, John Adams and Miss Florrie. of St. Marys. Messrs W, T. Acheson and A. J. McDonel. and Mrs, (Dr.) Browning at- tended the funeral at St. Marys on Wednesday, G W V. ,BRANCH IN EXETER. On Monday evening the returned soldiers of Exeter and surrounding district met in. the Library and or- ganized a braatch of the Great War Veterans' Association. Secrgtary Cunliffe and Comrade Ashley of Lon- don were here and assisted in the work of organizing. Rooms are to be secured, and in the meantime The C• :sada Club offered the uso of their club ;rooms and furnishings for six months, while the ladies of the Sol- diers' Aid Society offered to finance the rooms for that pentad. The fol lowing officers were acted for one year, -President, W. J: Heaton; Vice Lloyd Rivers; Sec.-Treas., W. J, Rus- sell, The 'citizens k of Exeter and dis- trict feel like doing everything pos- sible to assist the veterans in their organization, and under the guidance of the officers of the associajtion it is hoped that the boys will be made comfortable as to club rooms, Miss Lila johns returned to Sarnia on Monday. Mr and Mr,s. 3. A. Stewart are in Toronto this week. Rev Muxw orthy of Forest was a visitor here this week, Mrs. Ralph' Brand of A1.vihstom is visiting her parents, Mr -and Mrs. Robert Mawhinney. Mrs Ernest Webber and son. of Bucyrus, Ohio, are visiting the forna- er's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hardy, Mrs. Thomas and son Lesli:Je, a re- turned ,soldier, of Hazleton, are visit - in;; at Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eap e4r- bso ok's, Mrs Wainer, who has been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Nel- son Kestle is ,preparing to move back to Harrow. Miss Steer of Ritlgptown visited Miss Edna Follick this week. She sang a very acceptable solo in Min St. Church on Sunday. Ms Amy Wexler has returned, af- ter a few months' visit in, various Un- ited States cities.) He has just recov- ered from a seuetre illness of pneu- monia Mrs. (Rev.) McAllister of Ridgetown fornnerly of Exeter, was here overtire seek end. She was to have deliver- ed an address at the W.C. i' U. rneie,t- ing on Monday but was, called to Galt owing to the death of Mr, McAlister's Mother, which occurred on Sunday. • Able to Start Work Again Trouble Removed Don't be vii r niraged if you find that you have Ki: .•v or Bladder troubles, and dont iu. ,gino, your ease is hope- less or that you will be crippled - and suffer all the rest of your life. Here is good nen-s: Gin Pills have restored thousands of sufferers to health and strength. What they have Ione for others they will do for you. Read what Mr. J. Hatrop says: "1 have been crippled up so' completely that I could not stand. Work was out of the question, A • few doses of Gin Pills put me „' right. 2 cannot praise Gin Pills too Pluck, and every home should have a box" Mr. Harrop's experience with Grin illy has been the same as thousands Jr, others, in all parts of this contii ..env. Take the case of Mr:` B. Milford, 'raletta, out. Mr. Milford had been troubled' with backache and kidney trouble for so long that his wife deter. ruined to find a remedy, for his a,fflie- tion. Haring become convinced that Gin Pills were what he -needed, she persuaded him to commence treatment with this well-known remedy. He did so, and surprising results were oh tamed almost immediately, This is an extract from Mrs. Mil. fordt:letter: ,_ "After ne dose of Gin Pills my husband found thein to be:'exaetly.. what he needed, and after taking • two boxes'. he was completely cured." Oases like :these prove the value of Gin Pills, Try them, 50e abox at ail., dealers. 17t - 4 .iP..•mgi. .- JONES KAY. CANADA FOOD BOARD LICENSE NO 8-362u Spring Styles in Ladies' & Misses' Spring Suits and Coats F g Our Stock is Now Complete ASK FOR ONE OF OUR STY E BOOKS JONES & MAY Eieadzagrtere for tisw Celslit;Rted Sandford-& Lion Brands Clothing Mer as d *pm NEW Wall Paper New scenes awaken new interest in life. That is just one big reason for new Wall Paper, And now is the time to clothe your house. Wall Paper makes, the greatest ' dif- ference in the appearance of your home at the smallest costs It offers an almost himitiess variety of Patterns and arrangement, We carry a' full line of all kinds of Wall Paper and we can sell at a price that will slake it attractive to buy from us.. We hang paper and would be pleas - to do your job, bus if it is your de- sire to have others hang it we shall be pleased to sell you the paper just the same. SEE OUR SAMPLES Ask to see our samples, it will give us the greatest pleasure, artd if you don't sec what you like don't buy. We will measure your room and: giveyoualp,dnfformation free of charge Prompt delivery guaranteed., Phone 53 BERT CLARK. South of James St. Parsonage NEW VETERINARY. A. 1v2. VINING,, V. S., has opened an office in, McDox ell's Stables, John street, Exeter Prompt attention paid I to all calls day or might, Phone 120. VETERINARY PRACTICE. Dr. Henry A. Conant has bought the practice of Sweet & Reid . and will continue business , at the sane stand, Calls promptly attenad.ed ,night and day Phone 8. MONEY TO LOAN We have a large amount of private funds to loan an farm and ., village property at low rates of ` interest. GLADMAN & 'S7 JtNB URY Barristers, Solicitors, Exeter ISAAC R • CARLING, B, A Barrister, ,Solicitor, Notary Public, Commissijonner, Solucitor for the Mol - 'no ns Bank, Etc. Money to loan; at lowest rates ot antei+et.t, ,O,ffice Ivkain Street, Exeter; HORSES WANTED I want an unlimited number of Horses in. good Condition. Geldings 5 year old up, weighing from 1500. pounds up. Mares from 4 years old up, weighing from 1300 pounds up. Parties having the required stuff, write or phone 83 Exeter. G. J. DOW Dr. G. F. Roto story, L. D. S., D. D. S. DENTIST Member of tine R. C. C., );.S. of Ont Honor Graduate Toronto University Office over Carling's Law Ofli,es Closed Wednesday afternoon,, Dr. A. R. KINSMAN, L. D. S., D.D.S. Honor Graduate Toronto University Teeth extracted without pain or any bad effects. Office over Gladman & Stambury's Office, Main Street, Exeter C. W. ,ROBINSON LICENSED AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR for Counties of Huron Perth, Middgresex and Oxford- Farm Stock Salbes a Specialty. Office at Cockshutt Watrlero,,oms, next doe to Central Hotel, Main Street, Exeter. FRANK TAYLOR Licensed Aucti{onteer for Counties of Hunan and Middlesex Pric•e's ReaSersalbie and Satisfaction • Guaranteed. Crediton, — Ontario. 1' Tea & Coffee Store For the '_choicest groceries, fruits, splices, teas, coffee and every- thing in the grocery line. Call and see us. A trial as to quality will convin- oe. Produce taken in exchange Jas. Gould Furniture and Undertaking -, d R. N. ROWE THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND FURNITURE DEALER Eeter Bargain Store Shoe Sale We offer the following- blearing .- .- lines during March LADIES' PUMPS, SLIPPERS, OXFORDS • PER. PAIR .,,,, 45c Ladies' High Shoes at $1.95, $2.89, $3.49, $3.65, $3.9; $4.49 per Pair. MEN'S SHOES $3.25, $185, -$4i85 • and 451165 Per pair' . Ck1ILDREN'S SHOE _ • S $1.95, $2,45 and .$Z,95 p+er' .tial`• These are ; all: cllearing lines and are, off ere'cT • at �.ianclS, Diss .tai • ..: t« . �, . ah ra steal wl?olasade;Tiari�cesr. ' ; • ;: ,,i!! MaVa".C,E