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E.XEIEB ADVOCATE, THURSDAY, JUNE 34, 1920,
Exeter Markets
T.
e;han,g,ed each Wednesday
Fall Wheat .,.,..„
Barter
Oats
Fami13 lrlcrur
Feel F.tour per cwt , ...... 4,00
Shorts per cwt „�, 315
.brat per cwt. , 5.35
Eggs
1.95
1.70
1.30
7,55
46
Dairy Butter ....,. ,,:::o ,,.; 50 to 53
Creamery Butter ,. 60
Lard
35
true,ata>e, per bag
Hay, e.r ten ....,,,
Local . Doings
Mr. Ed Treble is slowly recovering
from bins recent illness,
Band .eon,eert in the park at 8.16
p.m. on Sunday evening next,
Where da you go froknz here? To
Wilson Ze Sims' icecream ararlor.
Owing to Thursday, July 1st, being
a holiday, there will be no half -boli
qday the previous day;
Junior High School Entrance pupils
will begin writing ori their examine-
3,00d*re a;00 i trans June 23tht 9 a,ni.. Grammar is
40.00 to 22,00 the fust paper,
Liss Clinton Collegeatte Trustees are
considering reducing the number of
teacher: on the staff and making it
High Sci>oc.,owing to the high cost
of teachers.
Execs: of Odd'ellows .c3r3
hold Decoration Day en Sunday, June
7th. meeting at the cemetery at 3
o'clok p.m'. Alt brethren please
it'a'per,
SA R:4\\' BERRIES
raayo e w alttitg strawberries tot
'rennin o- table use, phonie, or leave
your o.,iee and we will deliver prom-
ptly.- Wi sere Sena Phone 56.
to ARDhN PARTY,
l etiae:uber the Garden -Par
Triritr 'Memorial Church, Law:
Tuesd;:a . June 29th. Good tar
x dmiss:ora 1( Rents.
he
CARD OF THANKS.
:lir C. T. Brooks desires to thank
the firemen and to unteers who work-
ed eo well at zhc time of the ft rr e
which destroyed h,- tarn o. Thursday
night.
TRAILER WaA.TE1—A second-hand
trailer wanted A r?y to 't't'itso:n S
Simms, Exeter:
LSELa BINDER FOR SALE, i.TC
—Mader in good kc 4t era also other.
farm «to4hin:rFAPPl ten Jo".m, M-
Weho:n, Lot 4, C. 3. Hay.
Pe.aties c ieltre to . L, w Granc1bend
eel July 1st kir d,y Iereve name with
Wilson. son. &Sri-, ..' our 'ens will bre
a^,:.teln:, a?i :lay.
TEAMS WANTIEIA
The ;tIur'ar:pza Collar.: W. clue NIP
,of Exeter hereby ask far anunt
}ler off teams Air the purpose at haul-
ing gravel for Street Paving. Wagon
boxes must be wade., to co :taro. a full
third of a cord A:'ply to William �
",'rarer •o: J. W. Taylor. overseer.
GARS FOR HIRE -Wilson & Simms'
Phone S.
Mrs. Wethey is organizing a junior
orchestra fortizoL.-i . Anyone wishing
to. join. can do so by paying a small
fee,
MRS M, KERR, Doctor of Chiro-
practic Lias her ofiice at the home of
Mx. Wm. Andrew, Exeter, Phone 43.
Office hours, 9ta12 a.m.; 2 t Spam.
WOODS PUMPS REPAIRED.
If your` puma steeds fixing we are
ready to de the job new before other
work commences, We do turning of
all kinds Saws gummed, etc.
J.
S V.CANN
Phone 115 Su.:cessor to A. Cottle
TAKE NOTICE
That a meeting w°� be held at the
Chiselhurst Methodist Church in the
Townshir of Tuckersmith on the 2nd
day of July, 1920, at the hour of seven
fr'clocl; in the afteioon for the pur-
pose of electing trustees for McTag-
gart's Cemetery. The owners, of plots
are requested to attend this meeting.
Dated at Hensail, June 5, 1920.
Signed by two. Diet owners,
M. McTaggart
John, McQueen
FARMI FOR SALE
—wo125 acre:=, Nortth Boundary Mc-
Gillivray. three miles from Crediton..
Highly improved, well drained and
fenced. Excellent state of cultivation
Splendid home. Possession Spring of
1921. Terms, very moderate.
D. L. O'BRIEN
Box 182, St. Marys, One
• STORES ('LOSE ON
'WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
We. the undersigned merchants
of this town, agree to close our
places of business each Wednesday
at 12.30 during the summer months of
June, Duly and August.
J. A, Stewart, Jones & May, G. A.
Hawkins, S. Martin & Son, . South-
cott Bros., W. W. Taman, Jas. Law-
son, S. Fitton, W. J. Beer, W. .T.
Heaman, H. S. Walters, H. Spack-
man, .I. Senior, °Grigg Sationery Co.,
T. Elliott. F. Boyle, Hockey Bros.,
Times Printing Co., Advocate Print-
ing Co., P. Frayne.
The following stores close Wednes-
day afternoons uzatil 6 a'c1°o:ck,—Wilson
& Simms. A. Moore, Harvey & Harvey
W. J. Statham.
JAMES ST. METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor, M. J. Willson, B.A.
3 p.m.— Sabbath Sch,ool and Bible
Classes,
fixe .aus-ocate 'nailing list has been
roreected up to June 10th. Look at.
your label and see if you have been
=;I.1 credited, If not paid up please
remit and oblige.
3 iss Mattie Horton will preside over
the Public School Graduation Exam-
natiane at Winchelsea on June 24 and
25 • alsc• at the Junior High School
'Entrance June 28, 29 and 30th.
The :Il -night rain one night last
weer, was a welcome one, and every-
thing b,ow,ng, even, to the weeds and
thistles, received, a. new lease of life.
Hay , =sticu]ai1F doter, will be short.
but other +crops are looking fine.
\fr. R. N. Rowe, who some time ago-
/aced
golaced an order with the McLaughlin
Automobile Co. for a. motor hearse,
re eiv ecu same last Friday. It is beaut-
ifully designed and Mr. Rowe, as a
funeral director; is :now equipped
equal t:► any of the city undertakers.
He, will retain the old hearse for the
winter and unfavorable roads.
Four young men from Stratford had
rather unpleasant experience here
on Sunday. They carne aver in a car
anti taking their own word for it they
made the run in. 40 minutes. When
turning the corner at William and
Ana streets they could not get around
the corner and ran. into the creek.
Luckily the ear clad net overturn or
ti..;cth ng s.r ous might have happen.
aid. They were, however. some tine
getsine the ear out.
Exeter battlers are attending the
London Thistle Scott" Double `I'ourn-
iment this Wednesday and Thursday.
NV. J. !Leaman and R. N. Creech won
craw Fr,e Press trophy in this event
last year and are having a try at it
again this year. A ink of bowlers is
also toxin;; part in the Blyth tourney
this week.
Rink skipped by C. B, Snell and
R. G. Sekdon attended Clinton Bowl-
Ira;
owlir: ; Tournament on Friday. The for-
mer wen two and lost two games. The
Latter won his four games with a
small plus score and got third prize,
cream and sugar cut glass. 2,fr, Snell
bad with him Messrs, E. Harness, W.
Rivers and Rev, Trurnper, and Mr.
Selden had Messrs. T. S. Woods, J, A.
Stewart and W. W. Taman.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all those who
worked saheroically to save our prop-
erty from fire on Thursday last.
JONES & MAY.
CARD OF THANKS
Mr Goa Andrew anal sisters desire
to thank the many friends for kind-
ness shown during the illness and the
subsequent death of their mother ;.
also for the floral tributes.
COMMUNITY LAUNDRIES
Are women stronger than. horses?
Many women, particularly 'farm women
are working longer hours than horses
are permitted to work. Help in the
homes cannot be secured, then why
net make the old-time wash day a day
of Test and recreation by joining the
Community Laundry and reduce the
H. C. of L„ and postpone the high
cost of dying, also make the home
and fain more attractive? You will
hear more or the Community Laun-
dry.
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REPRESENTATIVh WANTED Sar
Exeter and Huron County to repres-
ent "The Old Reliable Fonthill Nur-
series:" Big sales are to be made in
selling Nursery stock during the re--
construction
e-construction period. A splendid op-
portunity for a live salesman;. Highest
commissaens paid, handsome free equip
meat, large line of fruit and orna-
mental
rnamental stock to offer.—" Stone, &
Wellington, Toronto, Ont.
Trivitt Memorial
Church
Rector will preach in the morning and
Rev. R. J. Bowen in the evening!.
In the evening Mrs. Aixth, of Renfrew
will sing a sola and at the conclus-
ion of the service will -give a short
Organ Recital,
CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
10.00• a.m.—Sunday Scheel and Bible
Class.
11 aim,
7 p. ,m.
Prayer. . meeting' Thursday at 7.45
Rev. dames Foote, 113. A., Minister
DEBENTURES—
FOR SALE
The Municipal Council of the Cor-
poration of the 1tllege of Exeter Offer
for sale to the. General Public, Street
Paving Debentures to the amount g¢
$25,000.00.
Debentures are issued in d•eniomina-
ttion; of $100 to $500 each, with in-
terest coupons attached, and bear in-
terest at the rage of 5% per cent per
annum, payable on :ttie, 15th day of
Juneineach and every year until
,Sully paid"
.the, early applicant has the :option,.
of a short or, a lowterm debenture,
Amply to any member of the Coun-
cil ,or to JOS, SENIOR,
Municipal Clerk & Ta-easurer
Seats all free. A welcome for all.
MAIN ST. AND BETHANY
Minister, Rev. Dr. Medd
MAIN STREET CHURCH
37 .p m.-- Sr'Sunday School Bible Sanidy
.n„in,
BETtJANY- - NT •
130—Sunday School 'and - Bible Class,
FIRE DESTROYED BARNS.
A, fir., -which started about -five
`cocl
�? 1 c oil Thtu'sday afternoon last
destroyed lour buildings betweenMain
and Wiliam Streets, Exeter, and
tunny other buildings narrowly escap-
destructiion from the sparks,
'Ile buildings •burnedwere barn and
ice arouse belonging to W, 5. Stathann
barn and ice hoose belaag1ag to F.
W06u and occupied by B. Makin,
and the barns of C. T? Brooks and F,
E• Willis. Mr. ,Statham host a new
delivery wagon, set of harness, sleighs
two Pip and some hound pups. His
loss is the heaviest its he hady De in-
surance, while the property- of the
others was zat'tially insured. The
budding being .41 of wood burned
rapidly sad -Ow blaze was a fierce one.
The :roofs of many buildings caught
on fare from the sparks, which
were blown by the high wind that
rrevazie;l during part of the time,
S,ou. thcott Bros.' warehouse, the Mol -
sone Bank residence, W. J. Heamaa's
warehouse and Mrs, James Pickard's
house, all in the path of the windy
were among the number that caught
on fire, .but bucket brigades saved
these Dines. The excellent - water
aressur.; and the good work of the
Firemen axed volunteers succeeded in
c4nfiulug the Ike; to the buildings des-.
troyed, end, marry a surrounding build-
ing was saved, although scorehed and
bursted ut places. The fire :is suppos-
ed to have been paused by some boys
who ane said to have struck a match
to enable them to see the pups,
DEATH OF MKS, ANDREW,
There passed away on Thursday
night Inst mother of the pioneer and
highly respected former residents of
Usborne township, in the Person cf
Ann Delbridge, widow of the late
Philiir. Andrew, who died at the home
of her son, Mr. George Andrew, I lur-
on street, with whom she has made
her borne since the death of her hus-
band 26 years ago. About twelve
years ago Mrs. Andrew was stricken
with an illness that threatened her
life hut she recovered to some extent
and net withstanding her enfeebled
condition her life was snared until she
had reached the good old age of 82
years, 10 months and 4 days. The
deceased as a native of England.
having been born. in Devonshire.
When :,hut twelv;, years of age she
rime to Canada with her parents and
first settled in. Lobi Township. Af-
ter remaining there for four years the
faenil4 moved to Usbarne Township,
where she resided continuously until
she came to Exeter to live some four
years ago. Airs. Andrew was possess-
ed of a kind heart, broad in her sym-
pathie and was oanstantly devoted to
her,home and family. She wa a, mem-
her of the Methodist Church and when
health permitted teak a deep interest
in its welfare. She is survived by
three sons and three daughters—Geo-
rge, William and John of Exeter,'Irs,
Wm Skinnier of Usborne and Misses'
Edith .and Bertha at home: She also;
leaves two brothers, John, and. Wil-
liam Delbridge, both of Usborne, The
funeral took dace to the Elimville
cemetery on Saturday, it being of a
private µnature,
MURRAY-UDALL,
A very pretty wedding took place
in Waverley Road Baptist Church,
Toronto, when Ethel A„ only daugh-
ter of Mr, and Mrs'. A. J; Udall, was
married. to Mr. William J. Murray, son.
of Mr, and Mrs J. Murray of Exeter,
Rev. F. B. Merrill officiating. The
bride was gowned in white charineuse
satin, and georgette, trimmed • with
opalescent pearls. Her veil was cap
style with hand embroidery and orange
blossoms. She also wore the groom's
gift .a diamond and platinum bar pin,
and carried a streamer bouquet of
bridal roses and lily of the valley.
She was attended by the Misses ream
McLean and Elsie Mayo. Miss Mc-
Lean was in white georgette. and taff-
eta, trimmed with coral satin and car-
ried Obhclia roses. Miss Mayo wore
Nile green eatin, and carried Columbia
roses. Both wore black picture hats.
Little Miss Audrey Jordan was flow-
er girl, dressed in white silk with pink
and carried' a basket of sweet peas.
'The groom was supported by ..Mr.
Stan. L. Wright, and the ushers were
J. E. Jordan. and Albert Kelly. The
wedding music was played by Mr. At
G. Merriman, and during the signing •oi
the, register Miss Elms a, Baharial san.g
"Until.'' After the ceremony ar•e-
ception was held at ,the home of the
bride's parents, Elmer Avenue, the
happy couple, leaving later for De=
trait and a motor tour to Kentucky,
the bride wearing a navysuit and
white. Milan hat. They will reside in
Toronto
Clyde Heaman was home from, Kit-
chener over Sunday.
Mrs, P. 'Gardiner'•of Blyth visited
in town during the week.
Mr. R Hoskins and family where in
town from London aver Sunday.
Judge and Mrs. Dicksioa and Mies
Dolly- of Goterich scent Thursdayns
town.
Mrs : John Brooks, of Owasso, Mich.,
is visiting at the home of Mr. C., . T.
Brooks
Dr J. 'A and -Mrs'. Rollins of Lon-
don were visitors for a rew days with
Mr. arul Mrs, -W. Mayr
1Vlr,. Sidney Andrew of London at-
ten ie,' the funeral of his aunt, Mrs.
Philip Aaclnew here on Saturday fast.
Mr. W. N. Manning, of the Sherlock
& Igannin,g Piano Co., was in town
shaking Birds with laid friends Thurs-
day last.
Mrs • Alf. Eacrett of Los Angeles,
Cal is visiting at her uncle's, Mr.
M, Eacrett • and Mn, and Mrs. > . W.
F. Beavers'..
Mrs Wm'. Hawkshaw returned last
;week from a Visit in Loddon,, and left
again os Tuesday morning to visit
with irelativee in Detroit.
Mrs, }toWe,., and two daughters,
Misses, Mabel and Helen of Edmonton
ome spenc1in(g the summer with, Mr. and
Mis's Jeckell, .London Road- North:
Mr and Mr's; B. We F. ',Beavers: and
Mrs, Jesse Elston. visited' Dr. and, Mrs.
Bothwell at Stratforrd on.Sunc ay; Mrs;-
Bothwell was formerly ' Miss ' 'Fanny'
Pinch, who some years ago ;resided
here with her mother, and at present
she is in a very low state of health,
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PHONE 32
JONES
& MAY
PHONE 32
SPECIAL VAL UES
IN SUMMER
MERCHANDISE
LADIES' SILK HOSIERY REGULARLY $2.75 A PAIR; FOr $1,98 PAIR
• SPECIAL -5 dozes,, pair Ladies' Silk hosiery in colored shoteffects, good
reliable quality, sizes 9, 9 1-2, and 10, were regularly priced at •$2.75.
Sziecial June Selling price ,only $1.98 pair,
LADIES' $38.00 MOIRE COATS FOR $30.00-
2 ,only Lad,i' Black S1k Moire Coats, size.; 36 and 38, reduced in price
this month. from $38.0.1 to $30,00.
All Ladies' and Misses' Spring Coats ut further reductions in price,
SUMMER 'WASH SKIRTS,
We have an excellent range of Ladies' and Misses' White Wash Skirts
in rezaps piques, and gaberdines, at from $2,50 to $4,50. Also Special.
outside sizes for stout figures.
CLEARING SALE OF CREPE BLOUSES.
We have placed on Special Sale this week three dozen Georgette and
Crepe-de-chene Blouses, sizes 36 to 44; ;popular colors,' and styles, at
greatly reduced. prices to clear,
MEN'S STRAW HATS
Our stock pf Straw Hags for .Summer i5 now eonnpiete. W.: have the
latest styles an Panames, Sailors, etc., at moderate prices.
UNDERWEAR
Athletic Underwear for Men and Boys, the coolest for }rot weather. x1.11
sizes in, ,stock.
Palm- Beach Suits for Men and Young
Men for Hot Weather
Light and Dark Colors t
JONES -& MAY
Store Open. Next Wednesday All Day and Evening on Account of July
lst Holiday.
Mrs (Dr,) H. F: McDonald of Holl-
andale Wis., visited Mrsi M. E. Gard-
iner and Mr. Ea Davis.
alr. and Mrs. Macdonald and ` Mr.
Cliff Spackman of Guelph were ,in
town Sunday visiting relatives,
Mr. .A L. Handford and family left
en Sunday on their 4et'urn to Ren-
frew after a. visit with relatives for
a week. Mrs. S. IS. HAndford accompan-
ied them as far as Brooklyn, Ont,, to
visit her heather in that place,
btI;OPS
3448 COUP HS
DR. HENRY A. CORSAUT
VETERINARY SURGEON
AND DENTIST
Ofrnce-Bakers' Livery Barn, Exeter
Calls promptly attended to- day or
night.
ISA#.C•R. CARLING, B. A.
Barrister Solicitor, Notary. Public,
Comm'issj!oner, Solicitor for the Mai-
sons Bank, Etc. Money to loan at
lowest rates of interest.
Office—:Manor Street, Exeter.
HORSES WANTED
I want an unlimited number of
Horses 'in good condition. Geldiin.gs5
years old up, weighing from 1500
pounds up. Mares from 4 years old
up, weighing from 4300 pounds up.
Parties having the required stuff,
write or phone 83 Exeter. •
G. J. DOW
FRANII TAYLOR
Licensed Auctttlonleer for Counties of
Hunan and Middlesex
Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction
Guaranteed.
Crediton, .. — Ontario.
SUMMER .TERM CO,MM,ENCES
JULY 5th.
nerienced instructors, gips, ;thorough
courses. and�'assists; graduates.' to high
grade positrons. The, demand upon us
for trained; lfe1t3 ,!exceeds the number'
graduating. • Commence your course
With' us ,alt evening: ,of summer terra,
on July StIi.
Get our free catalogue,.
D, A. McLachlan, Principal.
MONEY TO LOAN
Webave'a re
h 1a o t
g amI un o:f private
funds to loan on farm' and village
property at low rates of interest.
.. GLADMAN & STANBURY
Barristers, Solicitors, Exeter
Dr.1A. R. KINSMAN, L. D. S., D. D, S.
Honor Graduate Toronto University
' Office—aver Glardman & Stanbury's
Office, Main Street, Exeter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
by C. H. Sanders at the Advocate Of-
fice, Strictly confidential; no witness.
DRS. SWEET & WINING
Veterinary Surgeons
All calls promptly attended to
day or night.
Of>fSrcle—
Dr. Sweets old office
Phone No. 120 Exeber.
C. W. ROBINSON,
LICENSED AUCTIONEhR' AND
VALUATOR for Counties of Huron
Perth, 1Vfiiddles,ex and Oxford. Farm
Stock Sales a Specialty. Office at
Cockshutt Wapteraoms, next door to
Centra], Hotel, Main Street, Exeter.
Dr, G. F. Rouistate, L. D. S., D. D. S.
DENTIST r
Office . over Carlig's Law Office
Cioeed Wednesday afternoons.
Notice i
SPECIAL DISCOUNT
ON ALL FURNITURE
FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS
B. N. ROWE
THE UNDERTAKER & h&MBALMER
Phonie .2Q
Tea & Coffee
Store
For the choicest
groceries, fruits, spices,
teas, coffee and every-
thing in the grocery line
Call and see us. A trial
as: to quality will con'in-
ce.
Produce taken in exchange
Jas.. Gould
SOUTHCOTT BROS.
• PHONE 134
GOOD VALUES IN MEN'S CLOTHING
Thi> week we; are showing a range of Mer4's Brown Worsted Suits
smart three -button style, that are exce, tianally good value at $35:00 ,
Elegant Blue Serge Suits' at $45.-00
APRONS 4ND HOUSE DRESSSES,
Thio• is' another iitne that we .,have added. They are made in small,
mediun. and large sizzes. Anyone wanting large sizzes should pee theid
diiesSea. We are shOwin;g a fine, range of styles in 'good' washing mater
-•
ials, Prices are moderate,
WRITE CANVAS' OXFOR'i+ts
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25 air s e s , .
. p it of White Canvas O.�:fords-, regular '�
,:. �, the,..2.25 toT $2.50 tryxlu�es.
.lean: up sof a11• fines, just thing for the hot weather.
Special at per' pelr $1,48.
Southcott Bros,
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