HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1919-3-27, Page 8EXE FEB, ,ABYOGA.TE, T} URlJIAY, MAR, 87 1,819
EXETER. I ARYETS
Changed Each Wednesday
Fall Wheat ,
Spring Wheat ... a
Oat
Family o
F ` lour . �, r ........5,7O
Creamery Butter 58i
Dairy Butter ,,,,,. 45-48'
Eggs .... r 38
Lard 33:
Potatoes .$1.50 —$1.75;
Fla} ,,,,,, , ......• 18 to $19
Hoge 7 8,00
2.06
21:1,
We find thatthe matt that minds
his own busr,'iness has about all he can
well, do.
The grass is beginning to 'green, and
art sp ,e, of all predictioons it looks like
en early spring.
The fine weather has made the
country roads nearly fit for good
automobile n elinge
"Air Ed. Stone of Usbiorne purchas-
ed the Andrew street property of the
late Mary BaLkw"ill at the auction sale
.vn Fr day last,
Miskettie Sweet has purchased
the 1,1 piece of land owned by the
Trry t. Memorial Church east of the
churc't died and will build a garage
thereon for :her automobile.
H. S. EXAMINATIONS
Forth 1,—Labii, i'V; S. Stanbury, V,
A Hogarth, G. C. Hind; 11., E.
Thompson, J. A Christie, E. L. Alex-
ander and C. Davis, equal; III,, R. R,
Ratcliffe, E, J. Hogarth, E. B. Brown
G. I i/Creech,
Form IL, History, L, F. Turnbull, M.
johns,, V. Rowcliffe, C. Andie•rtion, G,
$ab -d, G. Dew ; II., G. Hatter, M,
Kuntz, A. Harding, R, Broadfoot, C.
Heaman, I, F'rnscis,. IA, W. Lawson.
D. Ashy, H. J. Dignan, E. Pfaff, J,W,
Borley, V. Walker.
Form III., Chemistry -I„ M Pick-
ard; II,. O. Truemtver, J. M. Harvey,
B. Medd, E. Hogarth, P. Cann; III., N
Anderson, E. M. Strang, M. Camra, V.
Heywood, L. Walker and M. Walker
.*anal, L. Beavers, V. Bell, M. Moodie
H. M. Laing, T. Creery.
H. J. Haviland, Prin,
Harvey's flour is good flour,
SAWING MATCH AT FARQUHAR
On Friday, March 28th, at 2 o'clock
jet the afternoon a Sawing Match will
fie conducted at Farquhar, Open to
all comers Five prizes offered—$20,
$10, $7. $5, Entrance fee $1.
Each pair to make a cut off each end
CO the log. A great contest of saw -
g ability. and loads of fun for every-
dy. Sharpen your saw and coine
along,
AOR SALE
4 -horse power Connor Gasoline En-
gine, neer. Apply to
S. Martin & San, Exeter.
...mill.
CARD OF THANKS,
Mr. Eli Snell and family wish to
thank the friends and neighbors for
'tui: many 'kindnesses shown during
the illness and suctuetit death of the
to wife and mother.
Farewell Concert on W. M. CIarke,
organist and Choirmaster James St.
Methodist Church, on Monday, March
- A'cnii<ssion 25c.; children tinder
twelve 15c. Program at 8 o'clock,
I�fs2s >40
LsOCAL DOINOS.
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Farmers are busy making maple'
}rep, mad ss ,notice a,` fety' trees in
town tapped,.
Friends will confer a favor by leav-
ing bundles of clean white rags at the
Advocate Office for Mrs. East,
Mr. R. T. Luker last week purchas-
ed Mr. Alex, DOW.> house on Main St.
now occupied. by ?t1'r, M. E. Gardiner.
Frreiude ;Mere plead to see Miss
Stella ,Gilliies able to be out for a
walk, after an illness of several mon-
ths.
Mr. H. Rowe zis moving this week
to ,the ,house iregeiatly owned by the
late ,Miss Mary .13alkkwill 'on Andrew
street,
Mr. Michael Elford shoved this week
from Utsborne, to Exeter, into the
house he recently purchasleci from Mr,
Wilbur lelartiin,
Messrs Sandy Pardon and Andrew
Campbell have taken over the Over-
land, automobile busitl•ess here, and Mr.
Newell will devote al!l hi$ time to the
Gray -Dort.
The fire brigade .bad a run to the
home of Mrs. Birk on Saturday, but
it proved to be a false; alarm: We un-
der taaid alt old rag was the only
thing of fine,
Mr. Earl Parsons, who has been
suffering from knee trouble, which
developed from a kick by a :horse
while in France, was in, London Tue'p
day to have it exaattned.
The series of special tnnejetings un-
der the Forward Movement that were
held in Cloven Church last, week, were
fairly well attended, and the addreiss-
es were exceptionally good.
Mr. A. E. Cooper, temperance field
secretary for Huron, preached in the
Methodist churches here on Sunday.
A campaign is to be started to fight
against the return of the, open bar IP
Ontario.
The War Veterans are now comfor-
tably installed in their club rooms,
loaned by the Canada Club, and furth-
er furnished and trade more com-
fortable by the ladies of the Soldiers'
Aid Society. AU returned soldiers
are welcome to the club rooms,
P Corp S. J. V. Cann, who recently
returned from overseas wears the .nil—
nary medal modestly and does not
anxiously tell the story of the small
company of five holding a trench for
some time alone waiting for re:ie-
fencements which inever turned up,,
Money will not buy better flour
grain we can supply: It makes excel -
t bread.
Harivey Bros,
We have a fair stock of feed on
fend, and have a car of oats coming.
'Hnr'oey Bros.
HALTER FOUND.
On Main street, Exeter, on March
22 a leather halter,, Owner can have
same. by calling at this office and pay-
ir g for this notice,
THE BEST OF THE SEASON
Oratorio, and Cantata Choruses,
Solos, Duetts, Quartettes, Etc. 50
voice:; under direction of W. M.
Clarke, iOrgansiht and Choirmaster of
James Street Church.
WANTED.
for the
Master ti
Organist�
and IGhon.' _
James St. Methodist Church. Apply to
S. Martin, Secretary.
WANTED.
An apnmentice to learn
Apply G. 'M. Armstrong.
WAN:FED
To purchase good second-hand up
right piano. State. condition and best
cash price, Box 66, Exeter, Ont.
AN'CONA EGGS FOR SALE.
Shepherd strain 75c. for 15.—John
Pollard,, R. R. 2, Dalshwood.
' miiliauery,
Rev. ,Paaniaby of Elinlville addressed
the James Street League ors Tuesday
evening on. "Probliems of Canaidiian
Cit enehiat"
Mr, W. I,. Clarke expects to leave
for Richmond on Friday or Sateeday,
His smother and son wail visit for a
time An. Glxes �.
1\ r, Frani Bok ]e who has been trav-
elling for the Imperial Oil -Company,
niesigned his positilon and Nvtil1 go back
to his former occupation as barber,
taking over the shop he recently leas-
ed to Mr. Elmer Harnee:et He will
take possession, April lst.
Mr. L. Hardy of town, received the
sad *yew.s lastweekof the death of his
brother Charles J, Hardy a London
Township. Decemed had been sick
only a few days from influenzal and
pneumonia. He was 58 yea of age
and las one of the best known and
moat highly respected residents of
that township,, He is survived by his
wife, two sons and three brothers
James Bell of New Westmiilnster, B.
C., brother 'of John Bell, Exeter„ died
in than city recently.. Death was the
result of a kick from, a horse receiv-
ed years ago. He went West 30 years
ago from. Usbprne. township, where he
was barn. His wife and two daughters
survive.
Mr. Jas, E. Jeck'ell, of. Mo;natreal,
formerly of Exeter, left that city on
the 26th of March for Genoa, .Italy;
to assemble a number of locomotives
built .by the firm for. which he works,
for the Italian Governtnent, From
there,he goes to South Africa. He
expects to be away a, year.
TURNIP CONTRACTS TAKEN.
the undlensfigsacd wiiU receive con-
tract;
onntract; far turnips to be delivered next
fall.—R. G. SELDON, Exeter,
FARM FOR SALE
150 agile farm far sale on: the 8th
Concessloin of Usborne; good vuild
trigs, well fenced and well drained;
with 25 acres of good bush► Coniven-
i:•e'nt to school and . church, and syr
mile: -'.from Exeter. Apply at this,
oft►:e
moOMMOONom
SERIOUS INJURY.
Relatives received word here this
week of the serious condition; of Con-
ductor Thomas N. Noethcott, who
was seriously injured in; a raiieva,y
wreck near Guelph anTlrursday even-
ing last. ConductorNorthcott was in
charge of his train and When nearing
Guelph the axle of his engine broke,
He was aporoaehing the engine when
some of the nods sprung out sand
struck him across the chest, breaking
his ;right collar boric fracturing several.
ribs and puncturing his rights lung, He
is pow confined to the Guelph Gener-
al Hospital in a rather serious condi-
tion,
13OWLERS' ANNUAL MEETING.
The Exeter Bowling Association
held their annual meeting on Monday
evening. Favorable reports were re-
ceived, The membership fee was fix-
ed at .$5,00. It was decided to hold
a tournament again this year. Regret
was expressed that W. D. Clark;e,.the
treasurer for some years, was leaving
town, Ilse election of officers re-
sulted as follows, --Hon, Pres., J. J.
Monier, M.P., H. Eilber, M,I,".?, ; Pres..
E. J. Christie;; Vice., N. J. Dore;
Sec., R. N. Creech; Tress, F. W. B.
Delean; Hon, Members, Judge Dick-
son, W. D. Clarke; Grounds Corn.,
Messrs. Rivers, Rowe and Russell;
Membership Com„ the pre,sitb rtt, vice
and secretary; Match Com., Messes.
Creech, 'Taman, Stewart and Christie;'
i ot.rnrunent Com., Messrs, Gladmast,'
Seldon Stewart, Heaman, Tainan Rowe
and Creech.
A Memorial Service was conducted
by the pastor, Rev. 5...W. Baird, ini
James Street Church on Sunday ev-'
ening for the late Flight Lieut. Cecil
Pickard, and the late Private Wilbur
Rowe, 4 Letters were read from chap -
Leine and chums of the boys, an a,p-
propriate .,nernion, was preached, and
the music was in keeping with the
occasion; •
The congnegatiton of the Tijviet
Memorial Church svlere high in their
praise of the singing by the choir on
Sunday .night lasts The solo by Mrs.
N, J. Dore was admirably sung, while
the anthem by the choir was cam-
m:ented upon as being ani of the fin-
est
'unest ever rendered in the church. Miss
McFaul presided at the organa, and is
to be cengaatulateid non her efforts as
organist and choir leader.
Prof. Clarke, organist and choir
eeader of James Street Churcee has
accepted a similar 'position with the
the Baptist Church ane Leamington and
leaves here shortly, It may be said
that the Professor ,since having charge
of James Street choir hast praventhim-
self master of his ch,as,en profession,
an organistmarked ability and
pos-
sessing qualities as a chbim- leader that
few can, boast of. Mr. Clark will carry
away withehiin the best wishes of a
large circle of friends, who will re-
gret, his departure._
At the regular 'meeting of the Men';
Club of the. Trivitt Memorial Church
held ;last ,Thur sda.y the following • res-
elution. we..; passed and forwarded to
Sir Thomas Wh,itsi:—Moved by W. D
Sanders, J. Pe, seconded. by Dr. Ro'ul--
ston, "That in view .of the wiid'el-
spre'ad .evils resulting from: race, track
gambling and the aeceise ity for thrift
and economy during the periiod, of re-
construction;
e-co struction; this meeting desires to
place on record its conviction that rig
chrvnige o,r n odifitatiton snhiauld be made
in; the •O jdier in-Coundai, dated June
7th, 1917. Prohibiting the said race
track ,gambling:{' — Calaried unani -
mounely.
FLAX LAND WANTED:
400 ACRES FOR GROWING FLAX
1 to .
awe
Mrs. Wm. Bray svgs in4 London over
Sunday,
ilfrs. tBawden . of Clinton was a visit-
or here during the week.
Mr R. Balkwiill of St, Thomas was
a visitor part of last week.
Mr. W H. Lesiett of Landon was
a visitor in town, this week.
DEATH OF MRS. ELI SNELL.
After an illness of some months the
death occurred on Saturday evening
at hex; home here, of Annie Dinney,
wife, of Mir. Eb Snell , at the age of
64 years, l: month, and 9 days,: The
late Mrs Snell was boas at Oshawabe
tng one of twin sistters.t After the re-
moval. of the family to Stephen Town-
ship, she : about "45 years' ago -married
6?r. Eli 'Snell, and her whole life since
has been, spent in, Stephen and Exeter.
Mr. Frank, Sheere spent the- week
end in Brantford and London.
Mrs. McDonald and dauglete,r of
Guelph are visiting relatives here,
Mr. Earl Southcott went to Toronto
to meet his old soldier chum, Wilfrid
Stewart
Mrs. Fred May svgs in, London east
week attending the funeral of her un-
cle, the late Dean Davis
Miss ;Carrie Dyer left on. Monday
for Brantford to spend some time
with her spsltier, Mrs. Ed. Dyer.
Mr. Aaron Sutton, who has been
visiting his safe here, returned to
near Pontiac, Mich., on Thuradey,last
Mrs. D. G. Leitch of Chesley is vis-
iting at the home of her brother, Mr;
.
WD. Clarke, prior to his leaving
town.
Mr. .Thos. Welsh of Hamilton is
here thi, week .disposing of some of
his chattels, after which he will re-
turn.
Mr. Julius Sokoloff, who has been
spending some months in various cit-
ies in the UnTed States. returned
Monday.
Mrs. Wm,. Schroeder and daughter
of Detroit are viisiteng for two weeks
with (relatives and friends in Exeter,
and Dashwood.
Mr. (Frank Northcott of Alvtnslton
visited relatives here Thursday, prior
to hi.; brother Charles gong to the
West to reside.
Mrs. Geo. Powell, who has, been vis-
iting with her daughter Lo'ndiori rc
some time, •returnied to her home here,
Mill 'street, Tuelsday niig'ht,
Mr. Garnet Cockwilil left last week
for Bladsworth, Sask., where he in-
tends making hs future homee .' His
family will leave shortly to join him.
Private Oliver; Hodge,rt, sea of Mr.
Archie Hodgert of Regina, formerly of
Exeter on his way hoine from over-
seas, called on relatives here iats(t
week.
Mr. Fred. Leatho: a of Saskatchewan
who has been vie'elee With his father,
Mr. Robert L•eaeh,rn. Longden, was iru
town ithis week shaking hands eith
old friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Northcott and
familyleft on, h i_ sday terThadworth
.S-ask.'Mr. Northcott spent last sum-
mer in, the Wiest and has nee ;one
here ro live.
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' ONTARIO FLAX CO..,She was •a most amiable and plep,sasg
JOS. DAVIS, Exeter, .Nort; ernan,' a losing , wife and a devoted
P•honie 13 r t2 'mother, aurid' a wide circle of` friends
as'we]i. as`relatives regret her depart-
ure and sympathize • with, the husband
ad childr' az un .their loss.! Three sons
Corn Contracts ' ;trctd two ,daughters• survive,. John. Pd k.
� }; 'Will. and ' 12rs. Jolla Nor'ry sof` Ei.et'�`r:
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amd Mrs Jos. Noorsthcatt•: of, Hay; Fade
•Tile Exeter Canning Company . , >.s, broth `s and tw.a :sisters-' also survive,
c,,:.,t•'With farmer. tti ';" jnn ,
on>76ttae Alberta, � ert
ready tA' John .Dannney 'irk Rotb .and
grow;.C`orn for canning. $10.00 per Thornas of Exeter, Chris, oaf Stephen,
ton ,'41 be paid same. as ; last year jl, s 'e. ; Lynxes` ,of Edmonton • and
Seed corn of the finest duality et re tris e2O '•antler of 7; Battefo+rd
duced price, 15c, per 115.„:,..4:6^growers 7 lie fitai;esil svltich way ,private,.. took'
on contract. teaee .to' Exeter'', retteietery "an etoley
27th -4t Exeter Canning Co. afternoon.
risde ; rei.tor: *h.
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bantisl,ing t5eir kt
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Tile Nib 34. ai'Pt
of O.nsaa
Try' them;
• JONES 8i !AY
!HONE 32
CANADA F.00OD BOARD LICENSE NO 8-3620
Ladies' & Misses' Stylish Spring Suits and Coats
We have just placed in stock ow
last shipments for the season of Lade
ies'' and Misses Suits and Coats.
"Make your selection while there is
a large stock to choose from.
Our Coats are made from Dervgal
tweeds, serges, covert cloths, etc,, in
all the sew(est colorings and styles
Our Suits are alit all wool serges,
in colors black, brown, naryand sand.
FOR STOUT FIGURES we have an
exceptionally fine range of Suits and
Coats i also black ngoilre Ind serge.
coats for elderly ladies.
New $ilk and Kid Gloves
For Easter
We have as jinusegt,se stock of
"Kayser" and "Nibgara Maid" brands
of silk .gloves for the coming season
in all the popular colors. Prices 75c.
to $1,50 a pair.
Kid gloves for ladies, in tan, white
and black at last season's prices,
Special Sale of Ladies' Voile Blouses at 98c.
10 dozen only Ladles' fine voile blouses, sizes 36 ,to 46, in dainty pat-
terns, regularly ssorth up to $1,75 .each, Clearing sale price only 98e. each
Ladies' Fine Lisle Hosiery 3 pair for $1.80
15 dozea pairs Ladies' fine lisle hosiery in black onliy, size% 8 1-2 to 10
regularly worth 50c, a. pair. Our early spring selling price 350, or 3 for $L
Men's Tailored -to -measure Suits
Men! order your spring suit now, so as to ensure dela.`tery for Eas-
ter. A splendid stock of navy and black suitings, also ,colored tsseeds,attd
worsteds. Perfect fit guaranteed,
Men's Furnishings
The new spring stylesfor men are here in Caps, Hats, Ties, Socks,
Gloves, Shirts, Shoes, Etc, Etc.
SPECIAL—Men's good quality working socks at 3 pair for $1,00,
SPRING WALL PAPERS for any kind or room an the newest designs
now in stock. Dozens ,of patterns to select from.
HOUSE FURNISI•IINGS at great money saving prices.
SPECIAL—Floor Oilsloths, all widths at 60c. par sq. yard. (To -dais's
wholesale price is ,65c,)
VELVETEEN SPECIAL -200 yds velveteen in fine range of colors
regularly worth° $1.00 ,yd,, -to clear at only 50c. yd.
ASK FOR ONE OF OUR STYLE BOOKS
JONES & MAY
N..adt*art.w M, tie Ceielkate11 gielMard t Lim i u '- Ciottw•i,i
Mrs as 4 lv�a
e
Mrs. N, J. Dore is visiting 1n Hamil-
ton for a feve tiay0.
Mrs, Harry Galland two children
of London are visiting with' Mrs,&Gales
mother, Mrs. Piper.
Mr, loner Jacobs of Sfephyty ata! Mr
Jacob Link of Dashwood left Monday
to attend the funeral Of the hitter's
brother, Mr. Chris�tialt Link, who died
at Lin kvill�e, Mich',, ort Monday.
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NEW VETERINARY.
A. M. VINING„ V. S., has opened
an. office it McDonell's Stables, John
street, Exeter Prompt attention paid
to all calls day or night Phone 120.
VETERINARY PRACTICE.
Dr. Henry A. Conant has bought
the prackiae of Sweet & Reid and.
will continue business at the same
stand Calls promptly attended night
and day Phone 8.
Ammilme
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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, weigbiin¢ from 1300 pounds up.
Parties hawing the requi ed stuff,
write or phone 83 Exeter.
G, J. DOW
Dr. G. F. Rotftstoai, L., D. S„ D. 'D. S.
DENTIST
Office over CaxiIni'i Law Office
Closed Wednesday afternoon.
Dr. A. R. KINSMAN, L. D. S., AD. S.-
Honor Graduate Toronto University
Teeth extracted without pain or any
bad effects. Office over Gladman &
Stanbury's Office, Main Street, Exeter
C. W. ROBINSON
LICENSED AUCTIONEER AND
VALUATOR for Counties of Huron
Perth, Middlesex and Oxford. Farm
Stock Sales ' a 'S;pecialty. Office at
Cockshutt Wa*!erodina, next door to
Central Hotel„ Main Street, Exeter.
FRANIK, TAYLOR
Licensed Auctioneer for Cou>ntiies of
Hunan and Middlesex •
Prices Reasona'bie and 'Satisfaction
Guaranteed
Cneditort, — Ontario;
Tea & Comae
Store
For the choioeat
groceries, fruits, ltd,
teas, ooifee and every.
thing in the grocery lime.
(fall and see ns. A trial
as to quality Will coal-
08.
Produce taken In exchange
Jas.
Furniture
and
Undertaking
R. N. ROWE
THE FUNERAL DIRT CTOR
AND FURNITURE DEALER
MONEY TO LOAN
We have a ,large, aaulottnt of private
fuxuds to loan on farm amid village e
property at A.rates of interest. Exeter for
ISAAC R. CARLING, B. A.
Barrister, Solicitorr, Notary Public,
Commissioner, Solisaitor far the Mol -
,sone 'Baulk, Etc, Money to loan et
rawest rates of interea't;
Office -Main Street; Exeter,
CENTRAL
"?Ik1 F'ORO SANT,
lr ree•,ognimGed as one, of the most re-
liable ; Cominercial- SSchools; in Can -
.
ala The instructors
C instructors are expeiienr`
and:the r
e op- -dare ed o.
- Courses e.1
Graduates arse placed inn o°sit'on•'ands
they, meet with 3uceess. St.udclnts
ma4.;triter at any time.
i :rite• a tonce for free catalogue:
D. A. McLachlan. 'Pero.
Sale
We offer the following clearing
lines during March
LADIES' PUMPS, SLIPPERS, OXFORDS- PER PAIR.',.,.,, - 45c 4°
Ladies' High Shoes :at $1.95, $2,89, $3.49, :*$3.65, 03:95, $4.49• Tier pa%
MEN'S SHOES $3.25, $3 85, .$4.85 ansi $5,65` '00 pad.
,.C11L- DREN'SS SHOES $1.95, $2;45 "and 52195
e.a p tines .all Iear. lav and .aro•
. .,. offered at ottani -loss' than ,:presieE},`t
wboliaie '•prices.
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