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TU?JRSOAY IVIORNING
THE TATE )3E1 I.11..M1N BEAVERS
, One of the o1d•e4 pioneers ot,
borne Township passed away on
July 21st, in the Berson of Benja-
min the llth concession
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of T.Jaberae. Mr. Beavers was .born
in Yorkshire, Englund, January 29,
1834 and came to 'Canada in; 1844
with his parents, settling in York
Tolvnship,.'c ear Toronto, Two year
later they cavae to the township of
B1anshard settling ' on lot 16, Con,
4. Mr, Beavers was then 14 years
old, Here "after a prolonged illness
and three - years, of, hardship in the
woods the headof the family was
taken away and the mother was left
with a „family oe u4es children, the
youngest ,of whom .wa;s 7 .months old
to clear•up_and pay` for a bush farm
and to give the family a start in' the
world, It .is sufficient to say that
she succeeded admirably by dint of
perseverence. By the wise council
and godly example of the mother
the fancily became' highly esteemed
and respected in ' the community.
The late • Mr. Beavers was married
in 1861 to Sarah Ballance, of Blan-
shard. They then" moved to lot'4,
Con. 11, Usborne, which was then a
bush. In 1881 his beloved wife pas-
sed to her reward and he was left
with a family of eight children. Mr.
Beavers was a life-long Christian
and an active member of the church.
He was�;'one of the founders of the
Woodham Methodist Church and
gave freely of his time and means to
build the same. The family who
survive him are John W., of, St,
Marys; .Mrs. Richard Selves, of
Blanshard; Sarah A. and Alice and
Martin L. on the homestead; also 1
brother George, of Vancouver; and
a sister Mrs. S. Ford, of. Woodham.
The funeral was held Thursday af-
ternoon interment in the Kirkton
cemetery.
We place on sale this week oyer thirty, fine quality, summer wash
dresses at greatly redueecd prices. These -include voiles, linens, crepes
and broadcloths. These are real . bargains so"come early...
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Clearing Sale of Wash Dress 'Fa
brics
We are offering this week bargains in many lines of Wash dress
goods including check ratines, printed crepes, voiles, linens, striped.
broadcloths. Prices greatly reduced: See our fine range of plain col-
ored dress linens, ' regularly $1,00 yard' at. 79c. a yard.
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Men's Straw Hats
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We have- -the newest shapes in men's straw hats. Our prices are
reasonable.
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Bathing Suits
We have a large stock of bathing suits for women, men and child-
ren in the newest ,color combinations.
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Special Sale of Misses' Patent Slippers
In Sizes 11, 12, 13, -1 and. 2 ,
50' pairs in the lot, Classics, Weston and McFarlane brands, Good-
year Welt Soles, will give long wear. All to go at per pair $2.00.
Also many women's slippers at $2.00 . a pair.
Boy's Khaki Bloomers at $1.00
All sizes up to 35, a real bargain: No pant on the market _will
give more wear for the money and they are nice and. cool for the hot
weather,
Fleet -Foote Crepe Sole Outing Shoes
kulmow
Suitable for -holidays and sports. Also all sizes in Bathing Shoes.
THIS STORE WILL BE CLOSED E VERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
DURING THE MONTHS Of+' JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
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mouth Twines an
Ropes
ARE THE STANDARD FOR
QUALITY AND COST. NO. MORE
THAN OTHER MAKES,
Gold Medal Binder Twine ..17c. lb.
Plymouth 600 ft. Twine.".`16%c 1b:
Plymouth Hay Fork Rope
Plymouth Sling Rope
AT LOWEST PRICES
Flies . theHorses
Keep the
P s off
andCattle
Cow Ease Dr. Williams' Fly' Killer
IN HALF GALLONS, , , $1.00 IN HALF' GALLONS. , ,,...05c.
IN GALLONS.... . $.1.75 IN GALLONS... .... $1.45
SPR,AYEES FOR USING SAKE 75c.
SEE NORTH WINDOW FOR; BARGAINS
IN WEAR EVER PRESERVING KETTLES
AND POTATO POTS.
Everyone come to the Garden Par-
ty at Victoria Park,, Exeter Thur--•
day, July 30th. Programme by the
London Salvation Army Silver Band
Rev. Shepphard, will preside.
Miss Ruth Andrew is visiting in
Sarnia this week..
Mr. W. J. Campbell, of Harding,
Man., has been visiting for a week
with Mrs. Simon Campbell. It is
38 years since Mr. Campbell visited
this community and he notes many
changes:
Shortly after the hold-up had
been attempted in a Kinta.il. store
north - of Goderich on Friday last
word was received in Exeter to be
on the lookout for an auto bearing
a certain numbers It was at first
rumored that a murder had been
committed. - It is believed that the
man was taken into custody near
Stratford. -
The funeral of George E. Hender-
son,, widely -known hotel proprietor
of Seaforth; who died • at his resi-
dence on. John St. on Monday after
a long illness, caused by a stroke
about three years ago, was held
Wednesday afternoon to the Mait-
land Bank Cemetery. The services
were conducted by Rev. 3. A. Fer-
guson, ,assisted by Rev T. H. Brown.
Mr. Henderson was 76 years of age.
BIRTHS -
JEb1NINGS--In Exeter, on July 19,
'to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jennings,
a son.
HUNTER—In Exeter,- on. Tuly'15th,
to Mr. and Mrs.: William Hunter,
,._ of Usborne, a daughter. (Edith
Mary Ann.) '
KIRK—At Centralia, bn *Tilly 17th,
to Mr. and Mrs. David Kirk, a
son.
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MARRIAGES
LIGHTNING STARTS FIRE
During .the storm Tuesday even-
ing lightning entered the garage of
Mr. Cephas Pyne of Usborne, and
started a fire that fortunately was
put out before any damage was
done. Shortly before six o'clock
lightning struck a willow tree in the
yard and sent splinters flying in all
directions. It also entered the
garage, blackened some boards, sent
tools flying in all d rections,,knock
ed the wooden handle off of a brace
and bit, deposited a small light bulb
on top of the auto and started -fire
to some paper. Fortunately the fire
was . discovered and put out before
it had gained any headway or qwing
to the proximity of the garage to
the barn, a serio s - conflagration.
might have bee -e --. ..result. There
was nothing to indicate how the
lightning entered the garage.
A. WHITE ROBIN
Mr.' Herb. Bedford of town dis-
covered a real freak of nature near
his home on Monday last, it being a
white -robin. It was rather larger
than :the average robin, but there is
no doubt as to it being robin, and
it was a very beautiful specimen.
Such freaks :have been seen before
in the robin species, but they are
very rare.
MOVED TO DETROIT;
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Mrs. David Russell and daughter
Edna left last Saturday with their
household effects for Detroit to join
Mr... Russell who, has a. good posi-
tion in that city. Mr. Earl Russell
accompanied then returning t. . Ex-
eter on. Monday. He has resigned
his position with the Hydro commis-
sion and expects to join his parents
in a -few weeks. The many friends
of the fancily in Exeter will wish
them every success.
FAMILY PICNIC
YAGER—EHLERS In Kitchener,
on Suly 15, Miss. Mlna Ehlers,
....daughter of Mr., and. Mrs. William
Ehlers, to Mr, Clarence Yager, sola
of Rev W, J. and Mrs. Yager, all.
formerly of Dashwood.
DEATHS
13E1107,MS-1n T7sbor ie, on "July ,21,
Benjamin Beavers, in, his 52nd
Year,
ALIiWORTI4—In Minneapolis,, on
Friday, Jnly 1.Oth, William Aid -
worth, in his 59th year,
A re union of the Follick families
took place at Oak Grove; Grand Bend
on Wednesday of this week, when .a
large number of the families gather-
ed to do honor to the occasion, up-
wards of thirty-five being in atten-
dance. The gathering indulged in
the usual past times of sports, a
varied program having been arrang-
ed - and an ailround good time was
spent, including a sumptuous spread
of choice eats. This gathering will
go on record as the most enjoyable
that these families have ever held.
COLLIDED WITH WAGON
Mr. John Taylor met `with an ac-
cident. while out motoring on Thurs-
day • last. He was driving on the
London road and turned, out to pass
a tractor that was hauling three pea
wagons. Another car was coming
from the opposite' direction and Mr.
Taylor pulled in behind the rear
wagon ,to let the car past. - When he
pulled out again to go by he was
face to face with another car and in
order to avoid a collision with the
othercar ran his own car into the
rear of the ' wagon. The. radiator
was damaged and one of the lights
was bent.
YOUNG \:i'+IN TAKE SERVICES
The services in Main St. church on
Sunday were conducted bymembers
of the Young Men's Bible Class. The
young hien did remarkably well, the
services being very interesting. In
the morning Mr, Howard Taylor had
charge of the service and addresses
were gven by Howard Dignan, Bruce
Medd and Benson Tuckey, each tak-
ing a Bible character for his thence,
In the evening Walter Spencer and
Frank Wildfong had charge of the
service and Mr - W. W. G. Medd,- teach-
er of the class gave an address on
"Prayer." Members of the class oc-
cupied the choir seats and led with
the singing. Howard Dignan sang
a solo that. was much 'appreciated.
Next Sunday the services 'will be in
.charge of the. Men's Adult Bible
Class.
JULY 2' rd., 1925
RUNNERS VP FOR
I3'RFF, PRESS TROPHY
Exeter bowlers lost oat in the
Free Press trophy event 'at the W.
0. B. A.on
in Land on Wednesday
afternoon when the last bowl of skip
Moser, of 'Waterloo, :dislodged the
shot. that would have brouglit the
trophy of 'this. premier 'event to Ex-
eter. A rink comprising of R. N.
Creech, W. J. Heaman, W. W. TA -
man and R. G. Seldon ,represented
Exeter at the W. 0. B. `A„ of which.
1Vir. Seldon is the retiring president.
They made .a splendid showing and
after winning fromP. Merril rink.
of the London • Rowing Club in the.
semi-finals by a big margin they en-
tered the finals against J. H. Zeig-
ler, J. H, Hall,. E. H. Sohlossor, and
F, H. Moser, of 'Waterloo. A. num-
ber of bowlers went down, to London
to witness the ffnal game. Several
times the Exeter bowlers- built up a
fine end only to be cut down.by the
Waterloo skip. The 19th end was
killed three tunes and the rinks en-
tered the .final end a tie. Exeter
was lying two shots when Moser dis-
lodged the both and carried off the
prizes. The Exeter bowlers were
winners of handsome silver entrees
THE GAME OF BOWLS
On Wednesday of last week W.
W. Taman and R. G. Seldon won the
Stewart Trophy at the Seaforth
Bowling Tournament, and nice lamps
for prizes. • This trophy stays in Ex-
eter for keeps now, as W. J. Heaman
and R. N Creech had previously won
it twice.
.The local bowling games for the,
Dominion Championship were finish-
ed last week .and the following quail
fled for the district play-off, which
will probably take place in London
in the near future: Rink contest
—R. N. Creech, W. 3. Heaman, W.
W. Taman and R. G. Seldon, skip,
who won from W. C. Rivers, W. E.
Sanders, Rev. A. A. Trumper and.
G. E. Anderson, skip by one shot on
an extra end; Scotch Doubles, W.
W. Taman and R. G. Seldon, who
defeated W. C. Rivers and G. E. An-
derson in the finals; singles, R. N.
Creech who had a slight margin on
R. G. Seldon in the finals.
FRACTURED FOREARM
Master Jack Anderson, 'son of M'r.
and Mrs. Charles "Tupper" Ander-
son had the misfortune to fall and
fracture hs left forearm while play-
ing, on Sunday. While .running the
little lad tripped with the about re-
sult.
RUN OVER BY AUTO '
MsA. , S. Davis, who has been
visiting with his daughter, Mrs. G.
Welts, in Windsor, met with an ac-
cident on Monday last that might
have "'proved fatal: He was about
to cross a street when he was hit by
an auto, one wheel passing over his
back. Luckily no bones were broken
but he sustained a number of bodily
bruises. He is, however, now re-
covering nicely..
FELL 0FFF DOCI:
Mr. H. E. Huston, .who is camp-
ing at Grand Bend, was out out the
dock fishing ,._on.. Saturday and not
being.able to induce any member of
the finny trobe with the bait and
hook he .went after them bodily. He
had come in from the main dock and
was standing on the small dock in.
front of the fish -house talking to
Mr. H. Rundle when he fell -over-
board and plunged into the water
completely submerged. The water
is several feet deep at this point.
He felt none the worse for his duck -
ng.
THROWN FROM BUGGY
Mr. S. 3 Hogarth narrowy escap-
ed serious injury while driving on
the Lake Road on Monday last. He
had driven out to Mr. John Carrick's
to procure some honey and when
turning into the gate was struck by
an auto. He was thrown out of the
rig and was rendered unconscious
for a time, but gradually recovered.
The motorist was kind enough to
stop and render assistance and Mr.
Hogarth was able to get hoarse. The
rig was somewhat damaged and one
wheel completely demolished.
FIFTY-SECOND YEAR No 26
THAMES ROADWINS INS FYRS,
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HAS'
The Thames Road softball team.
are winners of the first Nati of the
scheduled games - losing only one
game to Main St, Three of the
teams are tie for second place, The
result is as. follows .•
Won Lost P.C.
Thanes Road 5 1 833
Main St, 4 2 666
James St. M 4 2 666
James St. S 4 = 2 666
Centralia 2 4 333
Ciediton 2 4 i 333
Trivitt 0 6 ; 000
Last Thursday evening Main St,
lost their first game of the season
when they went down before .James
St. daddies. Main St, was without
its' usualeffectiveness at the bat and
was an easy victim, the score being
21-9. Anderson and Boyle turned
in good games for tb.e winners.
Medd knocked a home run and Dig-
nan made a, nice catch. Main St. is
credited with two losses in the first
half of the scheduleone game being.
a default.
James St. Single defeated Thames
Road liy 6-3 on Monday night at
the Thames Road Park in one of
the best games of the season, with
snappy fielding and aminimum of
errors. A high wind blowing in
from the field made it difficult for
the batters. The game was close all
the way. _ James St. scored 1 in the
first. Thames Road evened it up
in the 4th. James St. made it 4-1
in the 5th, but -Thames Road came
back in the 7th and scored 2, mak-
ng it 4-3. James St. made two
ore in the 8th, which ended the
scoring. Thanes Roadhad a good
chance in the 9th,. but Allen was
called gut on strikes. For the win-
ners the youngsters Creech, Boyle
and Taylor did some fine fielding,
and were right there with the bat.
each getting three hits. The so-
called heavy hitter, going hitless.
For Thames Road Harvey Pollen
and Bill Allison did some snappy
fielding, and Hubert Heywood made
a fine running catch of a fly ball.
Schedule for Second Half
July 23—Centralia at Main St
July 27 -,Main St. at James St. S.
July 27T�tames Rd. at Crediton
July 28—'Trivitt at James St. M.
July 30—Tames St. S. at Centralia
July 81—James St. M, at Thames R.
July ,31—Main St. at Crediton
Aug. 3 -•-Crediton at Centralia
Aug. 3—James St. 1VI. at Main St.
Aug. 4—Trivitt at Thames Road.
Aug. 7—Trivitt at James St. S.
Aug. 10—Trivitt at Crediton
Aug. 10—'Thames Rd. at Centralia
Aug. 11—James St S at James St. M
Aug. 13—Centralia at Trivitt .
Aug. 17—Thames Rd. at 1Vfain St.
;Aug. 18—Crediton at James St. S
Aug. 20—Centralia at James St. M
Aug. 24—Crediton at James St. M
Aug. 25—Main St. at Trivitt.
Mr. Chas. K,eddy and the Misses
Hannah and Nettie Keddy returned
hoarse last Friday after a trip
through the West. They went as far
as Edmonton and Calgary .and also
visited at Bamff. In most places
they visited the crop prospects were
good.
James St. Sunday School held
their picnic at Grand Bend on Wed-
nesday. The crowd was larger than
usual. " The weather was a trifle
cool to enjoy the beach but was fine
for the sports. The usual races
were run o'ff and several ball games,
were played. A full account of the
races will be given next week.
yet Us Flelp Yea
To See Better
"To see better," Gibes not alW
mean to see more. It often, xaa,eq
to see with less effort.
' A certain eye defeot called Hyper*
metropia in many cases does not in-
terfere with acuteness of vision, NO
does create an excessive eye stra.:lls
which causes headaches, dizzinessaifdd nerve strain., ,
The . proper glasses will relied
this condition and give comfort.
Office Hours
9.80 to 12 a.m. 1.30 to 6 pasok
Evenings by Appointment
°-i( 8. Fitton,
Phone ` 75W Registered . ,Optometer
No. Iess than 123 cases of meaa1ee
broke out in St,` Marys' during the
recent epidemic; but at present the
Stone Town is free of all infectuouet
diseases.
Cut Generous Slices
Bread is food that sustains and
satisfies, so cut the slices thick.
High-priced foods that' under-
nourish are often ,given first
place on the table, while Bread
is a blessing we're too often in-
clined to take for granted.
Don't forget that Bread - is rich
' in vitamins --the life-giving
element so necessary to health.
Lockwood's Better. Bread
always satisfies. You can eat
slice after slice because of the
tempting quality that comes
from its all -pure ingredients.
(Ask Your Grocer For It)
W. H. LOC WOOD
BAKER
EXETER, ONTARIO
"YES t%:E: HAVE THEM"
Ladies' Silk Hose
In -the latest shades at 40, 55 and
55 cents.
Many Ladies know these hose and
we would like others to examine
them.
Mailorders promptly attended to.
A. T. HARNESS .
WILLIAM STREET
Two - doors South of John Street -
LOCALS
Mrs. M. B. Beaton, of Nev' York
and Mr. H. W. •Wooilatt, of Walker-
ville, visited. with. their cousin, Mr,
Wni, Leavitt and 'family,
Mr. P, Frayne is confined - to his
home through illness. Mrs. Tomlin-
son and Miss L. Frayne, of London,
visited with on Thursday. -
TIae school gardens will be jud-
ged Saturday afternoon. Three pri-
,zes are given to eadh class. Get
your 'plots ready before that date.
Esiie Hodgson, :farmer and drov-
er of Clandeboye, has had eight
yearling cattle killed by lightning
during' thunderstorms this Season,
Miss C. Vosper is visiting for a
few weeks in London. Miss Phyllis
Myers accompanied h.er and will
visit for a time before returning to
her home in Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Matthews and
family, of Rochester, N.Y., motored
over and are visiting with. Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Spencer. Mrs, 1vlattlrews
and Mrs. Spencer are sisters.
Mr, and Mrs. Sohn M, Broderick
and daughter Betty of Regina, ac-
companied by Mr. and Mrs. Allen
Swayse of London, visited with 'Mrs..
Broderick over the week -end.
Mr, and Mrs. Thos: Harvey and
da,ughter',. Mildred and the lati:er'e
friend Miss White, of St. Thomas,
and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Rowe of
Galt, are camping at Grand Bend.
MAIN STREET HOLD
PICNIC
SUCCESSFULC
The Main Street Sunday School
had a very jolly time at their picnic
at Springbank,.near London, on
Wednesday of last week. The mem-
bers left Exeter by auto and truck
a little before nine o'clock in the
morning, there being about 175 all
told. The weather was fine and the
picnic park is a beauty spot on the
hank of the Thames: These to-
gether with the sports and attrac-
tions helped to contribute to a very
enjoyable day. A, soft ball game
was played between the girls and the
boys; the latter winning by a big
margin. Mr. B. W. F. Beavers, the
superintendent was in charge and
was ably supported by the following
committee; W. G. Medd, G. Mawson,
G. S: Howard, Lyle Statham and Rev'
F. E, Ciysdaie. Lunch was under
the supervision of the Ladies' Adult
Bible class. The results of the
races were as follows:
Boys over 14-.-0. Tuckey,,,R..Gant
brill, H. Stanlake. -
Boys ander ' 14—H. Beaver, H.
Bierling, R. Beavers.
Boys under 10—H. McDonald, H.
Beaver "
Girls under 10---M. Spencer, D.
Caldwell, G. Anderson,
Girls - under 15-'-B. Caldwell, L.
Statham, T. Baker.
Grls over 15---V. CCaldwell, M.
Medd, A. Willlard,
Bo'y's three-legged race R, Cald-;
well and H. Beaver, T ,. Coliingwood
and J. Hedden.,
Girls three-legged race—A. Wil-
lard and V. Caldwell M. Medd and
M. Winegarden; G. Anderson And
M. Quance. •
Biscuit race—R: Coilingwood, R.
Gambrilt, R. Beavers.
eelbarrow race—B. Tuckey and
G. ,Sims; R. Beavers and G. Gam. -
brill FI, Beaver and A. Quance.
Girl's wheelbarrow race -V. Cald-
well and M. Winegarden, M, Quance
and a. Anderson.
Tug -of -War -G. Staniake's team
won over G. S. Howard's.
Boss tug-of-war — R. Beaver's
team won .over that of J. Gambill',
DOME THEATRE
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
JULY 24th and 25th
HOOT GI:SON
— in —
,e Thrill Chaser'
The thundering forces of the for-
eign legion whirled across the sands
of far-off Arabia with the adventur-
some, courageous, American Cow-
Boy leading them onward..
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USUAL COMEDY.
U.F.O. POLITICAL ASSOCIATION'
OF SOUTH I-1CUI4ON
Will Hold a
m cotton
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Hensail, Ont.
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THURSDAY, JULY 30t.
at 2 o'clock p.m.
. For the purpose of selecting a
candidate for the coining federal
election.
Mit. W1' L BLACK, 11L. P.
for Sojtth Huio7li. f
T1Clt;. ,J. •NV, KING,' it.
for North Huron
S'S A& NES MAC1?fli`AI%,
of .South East Gtay
Will give Addresses. A11 citiZeii
are welcome
GOD S.A.V.+ TINE ZING ;
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