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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1919-11-13, Page 1% THIRTY-THIRD YEAR. EXETER, ONTtaARIO, THURSDAY NOV- 13, 1919 SANDERS CREECH. Qur Corner Clinton hoes doubled its objective in the Victory Loan campaign, and sev- eral other municipalities in , Huron had reached their objective on Satur- day eight last, St, Marys', citizens Saturday voted by a majority of 84 to provide $6000 for a monument for the town's fallen heroe,, but by a majority of 57 turned down the bylaw to prove $5000 for a clubhouse for returned men. A Kincardine justice of the peace. ce. before whom twct bays were convictt- e,t of theft, ordered that they should go to public school regularly, attend Sunday School every Sunday and a eJ urch service once a Sunday for a, year. WISE d1EN ADVERTISE. If a foolisb man, wants to buy or sell anything .he rides all over the country in the cold or heat looking for the party of the second part. The wise man puts a few lines *the newspaper and jets then; go all over the country for him, white he sits or goes along abQttt his business. When.. any elan has a cow, or horse ,to sell, there is some other man somewhere who is waiting to buy the thing, but these two meta might travel a week without finding each other, Advertising lathe paper brings them together. The following is the report of SS.. No, 2, Hay for September and Oct- ober. Jr, and. Sr. 4th exams in Geog. Literature Reading, Grammar, Spel- t ling, Arithmetic, Sr. 4th-Gretta Aldworth 84.6; Hannah Murray 75,8; Jr: fitly-- Frank Wildfong 7t5; Leonard Greb 70.3; Bruce Tuckey 68. Jr, and Sr. •3rd -Exams in Geog, spelling, arithmetic, literature and ' Murrayreading, Sr, 3rd -Violet 6 68; Oscar Tuckey 66; Jr, 3rd -Lily Greb ,71 Jr, and Sr. 2nd. exams in reading, literature, arithmetic and spelling, Sr, 2nd.: Velma Caldwell 89.5; Jr. 2nd. --Geo. Tinney 70; Ben Tenney 63. First class --Isabelle Russell 89; Norman Stanaike 89; Russell Cald- well 88; Xsabel Stanlake 83; Hiram Bieber 80.5. No. on roil 27; average attendance 25.2. Amy E. Johns, Teacher BOY SUICIDES St, Marys, Nov 6. -James Moses, the 15 -year-old son, of William Moses, committed suicide last night by hang- ing. The boy's father lives ati4IconB- doss, Manitoba, while he has beenliv- iarg with his uncle, John Moses a mile north of this town. Phone 81a TAMAN'S Men's Fall and nterF SUITINGS' ' OVERCOATS RAINCOATS UNDERWEAR' - SWEATERS MUFFLERS HA rS AND CAPS GLOVES Wi urnishings Ordered and Ready-to- -wear Clothing FINE OLD BLUES AND BLACKS,, 'WEEDS WORSTEDS' W. A BIG RANGE OFT READY- TO WEAT` SUITS, PANTS AND .OV_' ERCOATS TO CHOOSE FROM. W. W. Taman Tailor& Furnisher Local News There are several cases of small- pox. in Toronto and it seems to be spreading rapidly. Mr Harry Rowe has purchased the residence of Mr, 1,..D. Atkinson • of Clinton oe Andrew street, now occu- pied by Mr. Dejean, Mr. W. J. Beer sold one of his houses on Albert Street this week. to Mr. • Wm. A. Ryckman of Saskatoon, formerly of Chiselhirst. At James Street Church Anni;veia sary there wen be special music morn- ing and evening, next Sunday by a choir of forty voices. Rev, Dr, B. Nelson of Hamilton will be the preacher. Mr. A G. Appleton last week moved from Mr C. S. Sanders' residence on Lattghali Street to the resid nee awn - ea by his brother, T. W, Appleton on Huron. street, the latter having moved to Usborne Tp Service in Main. St, Church. Sunday morning et 11. Rev Dr, Medd will prentch. Sunday School at 3 o'clock. The evening service will be withdrawn in favor of the anniversary serviees in James Street Church, Mr. C. W. Robinson has moved his implement ware rooms south of the Central Hotel to the building just north of T. Newell's garages, Mr. B. M. Frances will occupy. the buildutg racate.I by Mr, Robinson, At the eleventh hour of the eleven- th day of the eleventh month one year ago Tuesday Germany was brought humbly to her knees and forced to sign the Armistices. That was the greatest foe that has ever been con- euere l in. the world's history. The Deanery meeting: on Clintoaaon Thursday last was well attended. Rev. Arthur Carlisle of Windsor was the principal speaker and the meeting was of deep interest to all present, Among those in attendance from this section were, Rev. Trumper, Mr. Kent of Dashwood, Miss Florence Finney and Miss Edith Hiedeman, Messrs Cunningham & Pride of Lon- don, who recently purchased Mr. Jas. Weekes' marble business, have moved, to town with their families, the form- er having taken possession, of Mr, Jas. Weekes residence, Main Street, and the Tatter has gone into a part of ',Sirs. Jas. Beers' house on Sanders Street. Mr, Weekes has moved into the residence owned by his late broth- er on Andrew street, Messrs. Cun- ningham & Pride do not get posses - ion of the business till January lst, OBSERVE ARMISTICE DAY, The teachers and pupils of the Ex- eterHtgh and Public schools fittinge le celebrated the anniversary of Arm- istice Day on November llth. At five minutes bo eleven on Tuesday morning they gathered in front of the school and saluted the Unuoa Jack, re- peating the. words, "We give our heads and our hearts to God and to the Empire; one flag, one throne, and one Empire." Then. With upraised hands pointing to the flag all joined in singing "God Save ' the King." Promptly at eleven o'clock, with bow- ed heads, the assembly observed per- fect silende for a period of two minutes. In. the aftent oon at 3.30 the High School teachers and pupils gath- ered in the Assembly Hall and render- ed a short patriotic program, consist- ing of addresses, readings and music. THE BOYS' PARLIAMENT A Boys' Parliament, made up of representistives of the various Sun. - day Schools throughout South Huron, was conducted, in James Street Meth- odist Church, Exeter, on Nov. 7 to 9, and was a most instructive and pleas- ing affair. The parliament opened on Friday evening in James Street church when leaders of the parties were chosen and business conducted. The Lieut -Governor was Mr. B. W. F. Beavers who gave the speech from the throne. Mr. J. G. Stanbury wad the speaker and Mr. W. G. _Medd the deputy speaker. The boysentered heartily into the discussions, which were on topics of educational and re- ligious nature. 0.n. Saturday smother session was held in, -the morning, and also a third at night, when the' boys voted to have the parliament made an annual affair. The afternoon was .ae- voted to sports andet sex o'clock a banciuet was given and a toast list propose.i and responded to, after which Prof. McLaren ofp Toronto ad- dressed the meeting ori "Choosing a. Vocation" On Sunday afternoon the boys met in Bible ,Class in•Main Street church and on Sunday evening. Prof. McLaren. %occupied the pulpit of James Street Church, which was packed to. the al,00rs and delivered a "Message to Men and Boys," which was, most in- structive to all. All the meetings were well attettled, and several of the boys in their speeches showed great talent and ability. •CLANDEBOYE Mrd. F. Smith is visiting relatives iat Stratford; -A Victory Loan meeting was held in the Hall Tuesday evening and a large crowd was present. -Miss Oliver spent the week end intr London. -Mr. A. G. Bice hes returned to De- troit, after spending a week with his parents here. -Quite a large number of young °people from this place attend- ed the Orange Fowl Supper and Ball held in Lucas Wednesday evening. - Mr. J. Whitmore spent a few days se London last week. -Mr. and. Mrs. Te•os Flynn spent Sunday in London with the forraer's sister. -Miss Merle Hodg- son. Ts taking a course. in .the, London Businees College. -Mr. Eli Bice has a number of men employed husking corn He will have 1500 bushels of choice, corn. -Mr. Wm. Gilmour is• visiting relatives in Toronto.- The United Farmers' Mel here /has pur- chesee a grain cleaner and will have same ,installed as soon es 'possible. This will be a great benefit to them. Centralia POULTRY WANTED. Highest •pieces+ ted for all kindls of live poultry, delivered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week Parsons -Davis Co. Mr. and Mrs. N. Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. T. W. ,Neil motored over to Stratford on. Wednesday and spent the day with friends. The Ladies' Aid met at the parson- age last Thursday. Mrs, T Neil is visiting friends in Load on. Our Sunday School is arranging for a Christmas Tree and entertainment. Dwood Mrs, Witzel is spending a few weeks with relatives in Petersburg, Miss Graupner of New York visit- ed with Rev. Graupner last week. Mee. C. Stade has returned home, after visiting with her son in Zurich. Mr. Wm, Musser of Kiitchenerspent Sunday with his parents., Mr, and Mrs. D. McCormick of Bridgeburg ,visited with Mr, and I4irs, Fred Baker: Mrs J Hoffman, of Tavistock is vis- iting her parents, Mr, and. Mrs. T. Guenther Mr. and Mrs. Geiger of Preston spent a few days with Mr, and, Mrs, William Grossman Miss E. Guenther spent the week- end in Zurich, Crediton Free abortion bacteria (Bovine) will be supplied to all farmers and stock owners for the prevention against and for the treatment of contagious abor- tion in cttttle, Apply to H. A. Eckert, V. S., Crediton, Ont. nO . Rev'. S. M. Haueh was invited to preach the Anniversary sermons in the Evangelical Church at Seberingville last Sunday, Qur Orchestra which has been re- cently organized furnished the music at a fowl supper in Brucefield last Thursday night and in Halmesvill on Monday The latter place was a re- turn. engagement. A Male Quartette also takes part in the progr,un which is made up of members of the ,orch- estra.. Needless to say we are proud of their success and know their servic- es will be much in demand. Last Saturday morning at 8 o'clock Mr Everett Palmer and Miss Ella Bea- ver were united in marriage in the Me- thodist Church. Rev. Baker tied the ;snot la the preseance of the immediate members of the families of the contra- cting parties. Mr. acrd Mrs. Falmer left for Toronto, Buffalo and Detroit for their honeymoon and on their re- turn will reside in Crediton, Both are very popular and their many friends extend to them their hearty congratul- ations and best wishes for 'a long and happy married life. Pursuent to the King's request, all business stopped on. Tuesday at eleven. o'clock for two minutes to give. thanks to .Almighty God that the war was over and that we defeated a mighty foe.- In the School, the pupils gave a special program and sang the National: Anthem and other Pattriotic Songs. The flag was also flown in honor of the occasion. • A number from here attended the concert ,g,ivtela in Exeter on Monday eveningby the London Conservatory of Music. The different numbers were a treat to hear as each performer was an artist. Herman. Oestreicher had a Bell' tele- phone installed in his residence this week. Sylvester Wuerth is wearing a big smile these days. It's a girl. W. H. Stephenson of.Longwood vis- ited at the home of Mr. -end .Mrs. Alvin Baker on Sunday. Miss Queenie Hodgins has accepted a position with the Bank of Commerce Mr. Hamacher who has been on Led- ger work has been returned to the "Waterloo Branch Dr: Eckert, Wm. Wenzel and J. A. McDonald motored to Sebringville oat Sunday. It is 43 ,years since Mr.: Wen- zel learned his trade in that village, and he hasn't been there since that time he was kept busy hunting, up old land marks. Godfrey Nicholson is putting irr a cement floor in his new barn on the 10th coineesaion. Our hunters are having ` good luck these_ clays shooting rabbits, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra, Nicholas, Mr. Schultz and Miss ;Melinda Nticholas and Edward Nicholas of Tavestack motored here. on Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Oes- treicher, Our tax cpllec!tor is lending out his tax cards. There isn't much increase in. the aevy t'his:year. Bruce Kenzie of Detroit is visiting his father for a leer .. days. A very quiet but beautiful church wedding took pace, in the 'Methodist church here on Saturday moiniing last. when Ella 13, Beaver and Everett Fah- ner were united in holy wedliock by the pastor, Rev. C. W. Baker. Th€ bride was charmingly ,attired in navy blue serge. The young couple were unattended and left immediateiy alter the `iei'.sce on a honeernooin trip to Toronto and points.` east. The youiag t couple have the congratulation amid, best-. wishes of, the whole community for a long and happy wedded' life. Mr. Alonzo HeiIden. has purchased his "father's farm south of Cretiliron East center. Possession to be given in the spring. IFARQUliell . The Store at Farquhar will close every night in the week except Wed- nesday and Saturday nights, Law- rence Fulton. Exeter Council Monday, November 10,1919 1 The council of the Village of Exe- ter met in regular session, absent Councillor C. B. Snell. The minutes of the meeting held October 28th were read and approv- ed. Correspondence was read as fol- lows:- circular ol-lows;-- circular letter from the Empire Municipal Director" London, Eng- land. Filed. A letter from the secretary of the Town Planning Conference with program of theproposed meeting to be held in the City of Hamilton. Filed, The Ladies' Aid of the Main St, Methodist church ask the use of the Town Hall for the purpose of a Baz- aar on Friday, November 28th. Granted. The Reeve reported having met Mr. J, J. Merner, M,P, and had a talk with him in regards to securing guns as a memorial of the great war. Matter was referred to the Reeve and Clerk. The Auditors report tor October was read and accepted on motion of Penhale and Elston. Carried. The following accounts were read and ordered paid:- C. aid:-.C. T. Brooks, express on spring R and 13, 50e; Mrs. Fred East, clean- ing library 3.00; Thomas Sanders, labor RB 7.50; Richard Cooke, do., 3,00; John Parson do, 9.00; John Norry do, 7,50; Jonathan Kydd, la- bor and team RB, 4.20; William Creech, labor RB, 10.00; John Gil- lespie labor RB, 4.50. Passed on motion of Elston and Penhale. Carried. Adjournment by Day. Jos. Senior, Clerk, • Lucan Word has been received heee that the village of Lucan, had not only wen the Prince of Wailes Flag for going over its objective of $50,000, but had the added distinction of winning a creat for the flag. The village has subscribed 132 per cent. of its objec- tive, or in other words $66,150 and sti:l more to come, according to the hust- ling selesrnen, Aljoe Stanley. and Chas. Hobbs, who have charge of the cam- paign in the village. Lumley Mr. Wm Glen, Sr., has returned bo her hone in Landon, after spend- ing couple weeks visiting with ber two .sons, -Quite a number of the peo- ple of this neighborhood attended the funeral of the late Peter Gardiner, who lied in Victoria Hospital, Lonclon.- Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Venor are making preparations for moving to their new home in Chiselhurst, which they re - cently bought from Mr, Wm. Leach, - Mr, and 11frs. John, 1, Glen, spent a few days in Londoui. last week visiting friends. -Miss Olive Fairburn of Tuck- ersmith is visiting her uncle on the boundary. Mount Carmel Dr, and Mrs. Tillman and family of London here Sunday afternoon. -Miss Sadie Campbell ,of Detroit is visiting her brother, Jerry Campbell of the 12 concession of Stephen. -Mr. and Mrs. Webster of Detroit is spending their honeymoon at -the home of the latter's mother. Mrs. Martha McPhee. -Messrs. Breen Bros. of London Tp. called on their friend, Mr. Jas. Vii. O'Raurk on Sunday. Mr. Dick Appleton complet- ed omplet-ed a contract of plowing twenty acres far Mrs Jas. Carey. -Mr. Frank Glavin of near Toronto spent a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, P. Glar,in.-Mr. John Ryan had a sup- ply tank built lest week by Mr. Isiah Tetreau .of the 14th concession of Stephen. -Miss Kathleen Maloche of London called on Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mahoney on Sunday, -Mrs. Mary Gla - via of Lon?on•is spending a' few weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cory ReganG-Mr. Peter Ragier returned to his home after spending. several months at the home of Theo. Detericli here. -Misses Gerrie and Lo- retta Barry of Centralia and Mr. Or endorff. of ,London called on friends bere ,on Suadey. Mr. Jerry Campbell is remodelli gg iris residence. Farquhar The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Gilfillan, of the 10th cone cession .of Usborne, died on Sunday last, aged two weeks. The funeral took place Tuesday, DEATH OF MR. GARDINER. In Victoria Hospital, London, on the fifth pi November the death occurred of a wee known..re;sident of Usborne, near Farquhar, in the person of Peter B. Gaxdiweri at the. age of 42 years, 10 months. Deceased had been ailing for dhow. a year, and two tworithsi ago. his doctor advised him to .quit work. A menth,ago he (went to, the hospital, and since _failed rapidly. His illness• was due to diabetes,, and whileen hos- pital he contracted pn,eunaontia. Mr. Gerdiner was. a sen; of the late James Gardiner and was born, on the farm. { on which he resided, . Four years ago be married Jessie Monteith, and she iwith his mother,•,end one brother, A.C. Hibbert, survives. leis tether was buried mitre years previously to the very day. Deceased was an estimable young man and highly ies,pecte,d: He was a Liberal in politics and a Pres- byterian bi religion. The remains were interred in Roy's Church cemetery on, Friday 'afternoon. DRS. SWEET & VINING Veterinary Surgeons All calls promptly attended to day or night. Office- ' Dr. Sweets old office moo No. 120 Exeber. SEND US THE NEWS. The Advo?ate is anxious to have correspondents in ail districts: If your territory is not represented by our staff correspondents will YOU send us the news, or sugeestw, the name of someone who would he likely to do so?. We furnish stamped en- velopes and writing supplies. BIRTHS Oke -In Seaforth, on Oct. 28, to Mr. and Mrs. William Oke, Sr., a son. 8th, Ev- .t 2'i Fanner-13ea�ver-At the Method:. t Church, Creelarrtan, o nages Not-, erett Fanner to Fila B. Beaver. Clarke-Bowey-In the Trivitt Mem orial Church, Exeter, by Rev. A. A. Trumper, on. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Ken- neth George Clarke of London, to Miss Frances Louise limey, second daughter of Mr. Alfred Bovey of Exeter. Deaths Glanville -In Exeter, on Nov. 6, 11Iaria Jane Glanville, aged 58 yeers, 11 month;. and 22 days. Gardiner. --In. Victoria Hospital, Len. don, on Nov. 5th, Peter B. Gardi- ner, of Usborne, aged 42 years, 10 months. Wein.-In. Stephen, on Nov. 5, Agnes Wein, willow of the late Gottfried Wein, Sr., aged 84 ;years, 8 months and 28 days. Gitfl t:n-ln Usborne, 10th concession, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. We 1 ant A Giliillan, aget'l 2 weeks. CHAPLIN WILL WEAR SAME FAMOUS CLOTHES Returns to Screen ert Outfit That Has Pelade Him World Favorite. Wearing the much -imitated but in- imitable outfit of battered derby, tightly buttoned cutaway coat, billowy trousers spread-eagle sabots and jaunts sport -stick, that have helped. make hia personality known. from Yok- ebanta Bay to Nova Scotia, Charlie Chaplin returns to the screen in "A Dog's Life," the first os his ae r S1,00,000 comedies, which will to shown at the DOME THEATRE be- ginning NOV. 14-15. S. STEM. ERVICI ATISI:ACTlON CALL PHONE 102 Harvey & Harvey Groceries, Confectionery, Bread, Flour, Cured Meats and Fruit WE WISH .TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN THE STAND RECENTLY VACATED 13? MR. MOORE OUR STOCK IS LARGE AND 11Ai'IB UP OF THE BEST OF EV- ERYTHING -ALL NEW AND FRESH. WE ARE HERE To SERVE THE PUBLIC AND WOULD BE VERY PLEASED TO SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. HARVEY & HARVEY STEWART'S ECONOMY SALE Sails on to NOV. 22 This Has Been Some Sale; Up To Date We Have Beaten All Records. All our prices hold good until Nov. 22nd. You will. find some changes in this list of values and you will notice that they are to your advantage DON'T MISS THESE 540.00 Men's Suits tweeds and worsteds on sale at $11.50 40c. Flann'ellettes, 34 to 36 inches wide, at per yard e 29c. 30c. Factory Cotton, 40 inches wide, at per yard 19c 1.1-4 size Ibex Flannellette blankets, first quality 53.40 12-4 size Ibex Flannellette Blankets, first quality $3.70 We sell that Roller Towelling at peryarJ ......... 18c 35c. Best Prints, dark and light colors, per yard 23c 50c. Black and White Shirting, for work shirts per yard 35c $7.00 Ladies Fine Shoes, solid leather soles and heels ... • $4.49. $5.75 Men's High Rubber Boats, first quality, at per pair , 54.45 57,00 Men's Wool Sweater Coats, real value at X4.50 . 52.00 Heavy Brown Rubbers, for heavy shoes, per pair $1:25 $3.00 Congoleum Stove Squares, 64 X 64 inches, special at $2.50 $5.00 lien's. Sweater Coats, high call ars • $3.50 $1.00 Girls' Pretty Woollen Scarfs; sale price ...... 75,c. $2.25 Men's Winter Caps, with ear bands ...... $1:50 40c, Dress Ginghams, goer patterns, pee yard 28c. -Our Grocery Prices are bringing the people from miles around. You lose if you don't share in these savings -- 100 lbs. best Granulated Sugar .... $11.75__ Kellogg's Toasted Corn, Flakes 2 for 25 4 lbs best Roiled Oats for 15 Shredded- Wheat, 2 packages for 25 Best Extracts, all flovors a bottle 8, 3 15c. packages of matches for ' 38 Largest sine Ammonia Powder 2 for 25' Red Rose, Salado; and Minta Tea, lb. 63 Best canned Peas and Corn 3 tins 50 Real Br.Columbia Salmon 51ar.tiuis 1.00. Royal Yeast Cakes' per. box : .05 Qt, Jar Forest City BakPowder 32Domestic Shortening 33 , McDonald's 20c. Tobaccos -2 for 35 10c. Currency tobacco, 3 for 25 15c, Stag, Black Watch, Sham- rock and King George, 2 for 25 20e, Master elason Tobacco, ,2 for 35 90c. Size T & B. Smoking, a plug 15 Large .Cans Sardines. 3 for 25 Good Laundry Soap, 10 bars for 50 15c. 'Enamalmine Stove Polish 2 for 15 Don't listen to the knockers Come and save some money, Every knock is a boost; We started this game. J. A. STEWART, Exeter