HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1920-7-8, Page 8EIE11 R AfVIMATr, THLJA$IIAY, JTJLY 8, 1821,
Exeter Markets
Changed each Wedntefday
Fall Wheat .,•••••M 1,95
Barley „ 1.70.
Oats ................ ,...., 1,30
Family Flour ,,, 7.55
Feel Flour yx.r cwt 4.50
Shorts per cwt, ,,. 3,90
Brae, per cwt. 3.35
Eggs 49
,''Dairy Butter , ¢,...s . 50
Creamery Butter 63
Lar:i35
Potatoe n.4,50 to $.40
ay per ton ,,. 20,00 to 22.00
Hogs ....... ...... ..ti...... 19.00
PR,ESENTEp WITH CHAIRS.
The .utnual picnic of Huron County
Council, br_:1 at Jewett's Grove, Bay-
field Tune 25, was an event attend-
ed wit!, more than the usual satisfac-
tion and pleasure. A. large number was
present including ,the county officers,
their families, ,ex -wardens and other
former members. The ex -wardens
present sinev'e, Cantelon, G ovenlock and
W. R, Elliott a Stephen. A. very in-
teresting
nteresting feature of the event was She
presentation to County Clerk Holman
and bride of a pair of beautiful leath-
er chairs, accompanied by a suitable
addressism behalf; of the CAunty
Council. Mr. Holrraan very fittingly
resinonded, thanking the donors most
heartily for their kindly considerations.
mumps
COOK WANTED
At Central Rotel, Exeter, City
wage* paid.
toonnn
FRAME HOUSE' FOR SALE.
One and half storeys, Exeter North
Apply to Ted, Walper,
FOR. SALE.
Rubber -tire open. buggy; set single.
harness. Apply to Dr. Vining, Exeter
VIOLIN LESSQNS, taught by Mrs,
E, J. Wethey, Andrew St. Apply'
at any time 4 to t+ U,°clock ; ew eaten; s
7 to 8.
COl1:MUNITY LAUNDRY,
Will those Interested in the estab-
lishment of this laundry kindly leave
their address at this office. There
are many rm.xious for immediate ser-
vice, but ea•n give alio assistance except
in
purchase.of stork. Will those for-
tunate wcamen, who can get their laun-
dry work done without hardship, re-
member the aged and delicate.
O A,RD OF THANKS.
Mss. Wm. Skinner and family de-
sire to thank the many friends for the
fondness shown during their recent
bere evetnent.
WANTED—Experienced teacher'
for S. S. No. 2, Hay, duties to com-'.
menee after holidays. Personal ap-
plications preferred. State salary
and qualifications. Chas. Aidworth,
Secretary, Exeter R. R. 1.
Where do you go from .here? To.
Wilson & Sims' ice cream Parlor.
Any person wanting to go. to God -
elicit ,on July 12, kindly ,weave 'their
name at W"uson Sr. Sims or Phone 56.
^ter
COW AND CALF FOR SALE
Good Durham now in. calf; also, a
young calf for sale. Appy at the
Advocate Office, Exeter.
REPRESENTATIVE✓ WANTED for
Exeter and Huron County to repres-
ent "The Old Reliable Fonthiil Nur-
seriesr Big sales are to be made in
selling Nursery stock during the re-
construction period. A splendid op-
portunity for a live salesman. Highest
commissions paid, handsome free equip
merit, large line of fruit and orna-
mental
rnamental stock to offer.-" Stone &
Wellington, Toronto, Ont.
TEAMS WANTED
The Municipal Council of the Vil-
lage of Exeter hereby ask for arum
ber ,of teams for the purpose of haul-
ing gravel for Street Paving, Wagon
boxes must be made to contain a full
third of a cord. Apply to William•
Ward or J. W. Taylor, overseer.
OARS FOR HIRE -Wilson & Simms
Phone 56.
MRS M. KKERR, Doctor of Chiro-
practic. has h•er office at the home of
Mr. Wm Andrew, Exeter. Phone 43:
Office hours;' 9 to12 a.m.; 2 to,,5 p.m,
WOOD PUMPS REPAIRED.
If your pump needs fining we are
ready to do the job ,nowbefore other
work commences, We do turning of
all kions Saws gummed, etc.
S J. V. CANIJ
Phone 115 °`n' Successor t& A. Cottle
FARM FOR ,SALE
125 acres, North Boundary Mc-
Gillivray. three miles from Crediton..
Highly improved, wel:L drained acid
fenced. Excellent state ,of cultivation
Splendid home. Possession Spring of
1921. Terms, very• moderate
D. L. O'BRIEN
Box 182, St.. Marys, Ont:
STORES CLOSE ON
WEDNESDAY' AFTERNOONS
r -
We, the undersigned merchants
of this town, agree to close mtx
places of business each Wednesday
at 12.30 •during the summer months of
June, July and Au,gust.
J. A. Stewart, Jones & May, G. ` A.
Hawkins, S. Martin & Son, South-
eott Bros., W. W. Taman, Jas. Lew -
ion, S. Fitton, W. J, Beer, W. J.
Herman, H. SiWaiters,
man, 3's Senior',
Gni:pation•e
,$yp" aCok-
.
Elliott,'F. Boyle, Hoek • nos:.
'P,q , eY•� ,
Times Printing Co., Advocate Print-
ing Co., P. F'rayne.
The following stares close Wednes-
dayafternoons until 6 o'clo+ck,-Wilson,
& Simms. A, Moore, Harvey . & Harvey
W. J. Statham.
Local Doings
Mrs. Johin Sweet, Huron St;, is very
ill at her home,
Band concert in park on Thursday
eVentng at 8,30 p.m.
Mss: Edna Follick swig a solo which
was ,much appreciated in Main Street
Church. on Sabbath evening.
Miss M. ,Broderick assisted in the
program at the garden party at Far-
quhar on Wednesday evening :last,
Mr. Joshua Heywood, who ,has been
quite ell from sortie inward trouble for
some tittle tame, is now slowly on the
mend
Misu Lulu Kestle, who has been off'
duty at the grist -mill office for sev-
eral days owing to illness, is recover-
ing nicely.
Revv, McAlister ha+s taken up his
pastorate of Main Street Methodist
Church, and .preached his first ser-
mons ,on Sunday.
The bowlers who attended the
tourneys at Elmwood and St. Marks
,on July lst, made about 550-m50 score,
and had -a pleasait day's outing.
Mr. Henry Luther, who has been
renting Mr. John, Willis' farm on the
3rd ,of Stephen., has purchased the
farm of Mr, Robert Horsley on the
4th of Usborti ,;
On Thursday last while Mr. Theo;,
Sweet of Hamilton, formerly of Exeter,
aria his family and some. friends were
driving .:ii their car Se that city the
auto was struck by a, taxi, and Mr.
Sweet and .two others were injured
so than it was necessary that they be
taken to the hospital. All are recov-
ering, however, Mr, Sweet's car was
badly ,damaged,
The marriage took place in Flat,
'itch, on Wednesday morning, June
30, of 'Miss Margaret McGovern to
Gordon Ford, soil of Mr. and Mrs%,
John Ford, Lake Road. For some time
the groans has been employed in the
eleetrica department of the. Buick Mo -
ter Co, of that city, in, which they
will eauntinue Se reside. His friends
here will. ;extend congratulations and
best wishes.
.Jr James Hutton died at his home
in Forest on. July 2nd, in his 83rd year,
He was the first physician and dr ug -
gist of that town and was widely
known He retired ten. years ago, and
most ,of the time since has been an
invaldHis wife died some years ago.
Four children survive, Mrs, Chas _Me-
Drrnell of Hensel', Airs, Elizabeth Wal-
ters of Forest, Airs..(Dr,) In., C Wil-
son of Parkhill, and Jaynes of Warwick
The pupils of the public school
rooms of Misses Kinsman, Rowe and
Taylor had a happy time together at a
Picnic party an the school lawn on the
afternoon of closing day last week. Af-
ter spending a thoroughly enjoyable
time in. games and frolic, the teachers
treated all to ice cream, and delect-
able refz•eshments were served which
had been provided by the pupils, Miss
Ermatinger of New York, who
was a guest of Miss Taylor, was also
present. The afternoon's pleasure was
concluded by all forming a circle and
singing ,heartily "0 Canada", and the
National Anthem, Both, teachers and
pupil, voted this a very happy ending
to the work of the school year.
DEATH OF WM. SKINNER,
William Skinner, another of Us-.
bsirrne's best and most highly respect-
ed farinez•s, passed away, at his home,
Lot 12, concession 5, on Wednesday
night last, at the age of 64 years, 4
months and 24 days. Mr. Skinner had
been ailing far some little time, but
his condition did not take. a serious
turn until about two weeks ago; when
he was compelled to take his bed and
gradually sinking the end came at the
time above stated, the cause of death
being chronic stomach trouble, De-
ceased was born in ,Usborne, being a
sin .of the late Samuel Skinner, and
his whole life and energies were spent
in. that township. He. was twice mar-
ried his first wife being Charlotte
Cornish and the second Catharine An-
drew. by whom he is survived, to-
gether with one son, Melville, by his
first wife; and two sons, Everett and
Frank, by the second, ail being of Us -
borne. He also leaves two brothers,
Russel of town and Thomas of Kip -
eel,, and two 'sisters, Mrs. John Noble
sof Kippel, and. Mrs. Jahn Peart of Ex-
eter.' Deceased was a member ,of the
Methodist Church, and while possess-
ed of an unassuming nature, he -was a
man of .honorable, principles, good na-
tured:and thrifty, and commanded the
respect pi all. The funeral took place
to the Elimville cemetery on Satur-
day,.thefuneral being largely attend-
ed.
?'rivitt Memorial
Church
Services as usual.
Rev A. A. T'rumper, Rector'
CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN UHU.1t0H
10.00 am. -Sunday School and Bible
Class ,
11 a.m.—"The Gospel."
7 p.m.—"From Slave to Prime Min-
ister."
Prayer meeting at 7.45.
Rev. James Foote, B. A., Minister
JAMES ST. METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor, M. J, Watson, B.A.
11.0.0 a.m.-" iteceptiion of Membership
and ,Sacrarnent."
3 p,m,-Sabbath' •School and Bible
Classes,
7 p.m. -Sacrament and Sermion by the'
Pastor
All heartily welcomed. Services
bright: and. music attractive,.
Q r
• MAIN ST AND BE'1'13ANY
Minister. Rev. Dr Medd''
g ,
�sII�sT' .c.
R>JETCHURCH
11 tam,
..3• "`stir ='Sunda • School- & B ble St d
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BETHANY
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several
-Sunday School and Bible
7n ern:
Exeter, and his 'frietnds were glad to
Class. see,him again,
Mr, John Speckmaav hes returned to
Twroxtto,
fko?41rrthe . R,hegoU, •Pe�rsprts, teacher, is home
rlays,
Mrs, RegElliot of Norwiek is vralt-
leg relatives hese,
Mies irna Sweet of Teeswater is
home teethe holidays.
Mr. Wilfred Stewart was home from
Kitche ter .over Sunday. •
Rev A,ustti, Dupla@n, of Walkerville•
called An friends here Monday.
Mr; Edgar Westcott of Harnijton v;s-
itedhere and in Kippers this week,
Mr, pnd Mrs, W. Hi' Levett of Lone
don visited here over the holiday.
Mr. Linden Harvey left Monday to
preach ion, a circuit neer St. Tborpas.
Mr. .Oscar Anderson, wife and child
of Sarnia, visited in town this week.
Dr,Roulston is in London tbis week
ntteniding a special course in dentis-
try.
Miss Reta Roive left Monday .For
Guelph to take acourse in Agricul-
tore.
Miss Middleton of Toronto as big Mrs Mrs W: H. Armstrong for a few
days.
Mr, W. D. Sanders left Tuesday on
a two months' iris) to Vancouver and
Seattle.
J• J, Meiners M P., of Seaforth was
in town ti'tfonday shaking .hands with
old friends,
,fir. Chris Zuefle and wife of Flint,
Miele. are 3i"re visiting with friends
acid a'elativres,
,1Mr: acid ,MMrs. Latimer Grieve and
child ,of London are holidaying with
relatives here,
Dr and 'firs. Bruce of Kincalydine
are this week the -guests of Dr, and
Mrs, Roulstonc
Mrs T, Creech, Mass Jessie Creech
and Mxs. S. Sanders were in, Strait -
ford over Sunday.
mir, Fred Maiiettt of London spent
holiday Here with bin parents, Mr, and
Mrs Frank 11allett,
Mr, Garfield Sheere and slaughter;
Madeline ,of Brentford, spent July 1st
with aelativos here,
Banes and; lirs Mollard of
Grand Bend were guests of Miss M.
Lewis for several days,
Mr. and Mrs. Gloyn, of London vis-
ited the latter's sister, Mrs. E. J.
Homey. over the week ,end,
Mrs, Chas, Adams of Calgary and
.Hiss Whimster of Aurora, are 'visiting
at the 'home of Mrs. D. Johns,
-Messrs Alf, Satter of London and
Gen., Salter of Toroixto visited with
Ars, Mark Salter over Sunday,
Mr, Victor Sweet of Cleveland and
Miss Ina Scott „of Windsor spent Sun-
day at the former's home here.
Mrs, W. H. Doerr and son, Jack spent
a week at the home of her parents,
Mr. and .Mrs. Geo. Vivian, Mitchell
Mr.. Charles .Bailey and ,wife of To-
ronto and:kis. and Mra, G, Ba ley,L•on-
don spent Sunday with Mrs. John Snell
Mss Ella Link, having completed the
niillinzery seas'otr: at ?lattsvi,lle, has re-
turned and is now with her aunt, Mrs.
Kuntz.
lir. C. `Eason of Detroit spent a
few days .in town and country during
the past week, the ,guest of C. Hl
Sanders
Miss Gladys Kestle, who has been
teaching near Hamilton; returned toh,er
home here last week to spend the
holidays,
Dr. Clive a11cAlister and bride -.of'
Winn;_reg are spending a few days
with the, formezt's parents, Rev, and
Mrs, -McAlister.
Misses, Florence and Gladys Down of
Pickering axe visiting their grand-
mother and aunt, Mrs. J. C. Tom and
Mrs. W. D. Ye ct.
Mrs. G. F. Oakes ,of Chicago who
has been visiting her Mother, Mrs, T.
Gregory here, is spenndiin;g a few days
with friend's in Clinton,
Mrs. Fred Nichols and Mr. and Mrs.
Wm,, Luxton and daughter of Bay City
,bitch., motored over and spent the
week end at Mr. Fred. Luxton,'s_
Mrs Flewwelling, accompanied by
three children, of Mirror, Alta., is vis-
iting her lmroth,es, and Mrs. Hodgson
and sister Mrs. Skiunner, for a time.
Miss May Powell, Miss Smith,
Miss Boyd, Mr. G. Muir and Mr. H.
Gilmour, of Wingham, spent Thurs-
day, July 7,st, with Miss M. A. Hor-
ton.
ivtiss Stella Gregory .is attending the
C•oti'nty W. C. T. Ut. Convention in
Clinton :this week and is expected to
give an address at ata evening mass
meeting
Mr, :David Tait, an, Exeter old boy,
now residing in Detroit, spent Sunday
at the home of his' aunt, Mrs, Christie,
Old friends were pleased t,o shake
hands with "Lockiuef' again.
Mr. George Baker of Walkerville, Mr.
and Mrs Thos. Baker, Mrs, Sandford
and two children and Mr, and Mrst
Basil. Baker sof Pt. Huron, Mich„ visited
here iovea Sundaly with relatives,
Mr, Arthur Greg,ary of North. Battle -
ford, •Sask„ who is visiting his mother
and' !sister here, is at present spending
a few days visiting in St, Thomas,
Brantford, Toron''to and Stratford,
Miss Wining Baigen,t of London is
visiting with herr,,parennts, Mr, and Mrs,
las. •Baige,nt, lean lon Road, Lauth,
Mr. Janes ,13aigent, after spending a
few days with his parents here, return-
ed to W'i,ndsar on Monday.
Miss Pearl Love, who has spent
the past year teaching in Vandura,
Sisk„ spent a few days with Miss
11,1:.A.. Horton before going to Guelph
t...complete her 'course in Elemen-
tary Agriculture and Horticulture,
Mrs. x5 Johnis; and, .11filss Lille 'after
stsenciksg sameweeks- at the home of
Mrs. Goodisrnn,,--anima, returned home
oat Surrtclay•Mi''�a,nd Mrs. Gocdison
gaud Dr. ` Janies accompanied theniJ.•re
ttaiahrg;until Mionday,.. 1vfrs, Jahns, we'
egret to ss�r is; .stet ,enlayi°n,g,.; good;
Ir;e th;'
;A mink
t
'ka
Sack s' ed `;t
.�t.,Sr'i ut i,• hdu we'ek's w'i:tit. ;his li
th a' -in laity, Mr ' A, r, McDotnell, fir
a-...fthv days ..T3°e paslO 'v utecti 'C1idti
ton aauiGadea7cli vyath, relatives: It ,isr
several years ui�it,ce Mr. Bennett left
PHONE 32
JONES: -84. MAY
PHONE. 32
d.
EXETER
CHAUTAUQUA
WEEK
Monday July 12 to
Thursday, July 15
Inclusive
During Chautauqua Week we will offer espec-
ially attractive prices on many lines throughout
• our store.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear some of
America's greatest artists, also to visit this store
and secure real bargains.
JONES & MAY
Closed Wednesday afternoons during June July and August,
Miss Ethel Sweet milliner of Tin-
sonburg is home for
holidays.
Mrs M. E. Gardiner will accompany
Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Dickson of Chat-
ham ,an an auto trip to Hamilton, To-
ronto, Niagara Arid New York.
Mr and Mrs; Wni. Daw of G-oder-
ich were ,in town Saturday renewing
acquaintances. They visited with Mr.
and .Mrs. John H. Cole of Usborne.
SINCE £t87o
3oritacouons
DR. HENRY A. CORSAUT
VETERINARY SURGEON
• AND DENTIST
Office -Betters' Livery Barn, Exeter
Calls promptly attended to day or
night.
ISAAC R. CARLING, B. A;
Barrister Sialicittor, Notary Public,
Comniiissliamer., Solicitor for the Mal -
sone Banik, Etc. Money to lean at
liawest rates of inter -est.
Office -Maine Street, Exeter.
HORSES WANTED
want an unlimited number of
Horses in good condiiti,on,. Geldings 5
years std up, weighmir:g from 1500
pounds up. Mares from 4 years old
up, weighing from 1300 Hounds °up.
Parties having the required stuff,
write or phone 83 Exeter.
G. JeDOW
FRANZ TAYLOR
Licensed Auctiorileer for• Counties of
Huron and Middlesex
Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction
Guaranteed,
Crediton, Ontario.
SUMMER TERM COMMENCES'
JULY 5th,
nerierroccl instructorsgives .thorn
c ttises` , g
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,a .and " °ts •;
res ,raduati .
raK1e s' ��Theg e to='`high
g Po itiiosxls, ;;demand upo+nties
;;for= traianed 'help exceeds the number
graduating. Commerce your ,course
watIi u`s at ,ap,eaniag of ,summer tenni,
as ' Jhly Sth.
Get our'free catalogue.
D. A. McLachlan, Principal,
MONEY TO LOAN
We have a large amiount of private
funds to loam on farm and village
property Drates
ScGLt AMAN8TANBURY
Barristers, Solicitors°, Exetdr
Dr. A. R.. KINSMAN, L. D. S., D. D, S.
Horror Graduate Toronto University
Office -cover Gladman & Stanbury's
Office, Main Street, Exeter.
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
by C. H. Sanders at the Advocate Of-
fice, Strictly confidential; no witness.
DRS. SWEET & VINING
Veterinary Surgeons
All calls promptly attended to
day or night,
OSfige-
Dr. Sweets old office
Phone Nok, 120 Exeter.
C. W. ROBINSON
LICENSED AUCTIONE,I,R AND
VALUATOR for Counties of Huron,
Perth, Middlss.ex and Oxford. Farm
Stock Sales a Speciality. Office at
Cockshutt Waneraoms, next door to
Central Hotel, Main Street, Exeter.
Notice !
SPECIAL DISCOUNT
ON ALL FURNITURE
FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS
R. N. ROWE ,
THE UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER
Phone 20
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 coli'iri-
Ce'
Dr. G, F. Roulst.on, L. D. S., D. D. S.
DENTIST Produce taken in exchange
Office aver Carling's Law' Office
'Closed Wednesday afternoons,
Jas. Gould
SOUTHCOTT BROS.
PHONE 134
GOOD VALUES IN MEN'S CLOTHING
•
Thi? week we are showing a range of Ment's Brown Worsted Suits
smart three -button style, that are exceptionally OM value at "$35:00
Elegant Blue Serge Suits at $45„00
APROZIS AND HOUSE DRESSSES. ;
This is another line that we have added They are made in small,
mediun. and large sizzes, Anyoate wanting large sizzes should see tlieS'e
dnesrses. We are showing a fine range of 'styles %ri;eiacT' washing msitar-
ials. Prices are'Moderate.'
r W HETI; CANVAS • OXFORD'S
FORDS $1;48,
5 pales f Whitee
art
va Okfoi
ds
regular' $2.25fie $2,50
,50 voae .Clean, uv, of all lines. rust the thing for the hot weather.
at per pair $1.48.
,.-estr`sessee
Southcott Bros.
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