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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1926-6-3, Page 1EXETER TIMES, ESTABLISHED 1873 ll AMALGAMATED EXETER ADVOCA'T'E, ESTABLISHED 18871 DECEMBER lot, 1924,. EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY .11/10RINOG, TUNE 3rd, W26 FIFTY-THIRD YEAR, NO. 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House Dresses at 98c each 5 dozen good quality gingham house -dresses regularly $1.25 each for 980. Table Linen -1 piece heavy quality unbleached pure linen damask for June selling at 98c. yard. Extra Special -5 only sets pure Irish linen table cloths with half dozen napkins to match good large size nicely bordered for gift pur- poses regularly $8.50 set for •June, selling to clear at $6.75 set New Summer Dresses The summer dresses ;are here in voiles, crepes, etc. We have over one hundred dresses to select from. House -Furnishings We can save you money on rugs, linoleums, congoleum rugs, win- dow blinds, draperies, etirtaia rods, etc. Fleet Foot Outing Shoes Crepe Sole Running Shoes Tennis Shoes Bathing Shoes Sandals Big Variety •Sport' Oxfords and Slippers NEW STRAW HATS NEW HATS AND CAPS Jones ! IIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIhI111IIIfIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIhillIiIIh,IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11111111111111111111 :111IIIIIIIIIII �. =i eminsZ SII Sow: MINIM CMEM PHONE32 BIRTHS ET, ER COUNCIL • Monday, :I ay 21st, 1926 A special meeting talfilrg the place of a regular meeting' that should have been held 1Vlondax, May 24th, (but deferred to this date, Absent Councillor Gillespie. The minutes Of the meeting field 1Vlay 10th, were read and approved, Letters were read as follows: from American La France Wire En- gine Co., Toronto. Filed. Francis Stankin & Co., Ltd;. Montreal, re Leed. Water Meters,, filed; The Bi - Lateral Fire Hose Co„ Kitchener, re short hose_and coupling, Filed. The Reeve reported that the County Engineer with members of a special committee of the County, visited here, and looked over Carl- ing street and reported that they were satisfied to report the same as a link :for provincial and county aid. Mr. Grant of the American La - France Fire Engine •Co., Toronto,. addressed the council regarding a chemical and, hose truck. Mr. H. A, Carmichael, of the Lorne Fire En- gine Cp., Ingersoll, addressed the council and spoke regarding their offer of May 10th. - Mr. Pallett, of the Globe Indemnity Co., Toronto, addressed the council regarding general public insurance. No action. A petition for granolithic pave- ment along west side of Andrew St. from Wellington to Ill Street and signed by residents ,:fronting the same was read. Petition filed. The account for ollrubs as pre- sented by the Exeter` Horticultural Society was not engrained. The account of Mr. F. W.`'Tarncomb as presented was again ;turned down. The Reeve declaring,; the account not legal. The following accoiits were read and passed: Can. N. R°.ilway, freight on calcium chloride $154,64; Henry Bierling, nails, 35c; M E. Gardiner, mattress for town hall $5.50; Chambers Bros., labor 50c; Ross - Taylor Co., -.lumber '$23.56; Sani'i King, labor $1.00; ' John Waiper, auto hire $4.00; Richard Quance, labor $2.50; Frank Hedden, labor $1.60; Clyde Heywood, team labor $22.00; John. Parsons,; labor $13.75 Edward Coombs, labor $11.25; T. Sanders $8.75n James Parsons, labor, $2,50: • Cemetery Accounts— Henr •Bier1i g, 'lining 12.50 win, 5; i Smith, labor, $40.75;, John Sims, labor $41,25 Sohn. Hunter, pump and repairs $2.3.50; J Ines Weekes,. shrubs and express $21.50. Pass- ed on motion of Devic and Coultas. Meeting adjourned by Hawkins. JOS_ ENLQR, . Clerk • DEATH •OF GEOR"G A.NSON .. An old, and respected" resident of Exeter,/in the person of•"Mr. George Manson, passed away suddenly at his residence, Andrew St; on Sat- urday of last week. Mr. Manson_'s passing removes one of Exeter's old- est business men and hiendeath came as a shock to the community, he hav- ing been sick only a few'days. He is survived by his widow, and one. daughter, Miss Jessie M. Manson, of London, and one son, Mr. W. S. Manson, druggist, of Forest; also two sisters, Miss Jessie Manson, and Mrs. I3. White, both of Port Hope. The funeral, private, was held Tuesday, June 1st, at 2 o'clock from the family residence, to the Exeter cemetery. Those conning" from a • distance were: Mr. and leers. John McGregor, of Ridgetown;, Mrs. Link- - In Grace • Hospital, later, Mr. • and Mrs. L. C. Young, Windsor on May 29th - to Mr. and and Miss A. Carr, of Wingham. Mr. Mrs. Norman M. Graham, a son, I Manson was the son of the late Capt. MOIR—In Usborne, on Tuesday, i Wm, Manson, of Port Hope, and June 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin had resided in Exeter, for the past Moir, a daughter. (Shirley Elean- • 45 years. The pallbearers were: or.) Mr. H. Strang, Mr. J. G. Stanbury, Mr, J. Jeckell, Win T. Harvey, Mr, HILL—At Crediton, on -"Monday, Mr. Martin and Mr, B. S. Phillips SCREEN DOORS from $2.45 up complete Screen Windows 40, 50, 00-c. Both Black and Galvanized Screen Wire all sizes in stock • s BASEBALL SUPPLIES Bats, from Balls, Soft balls Gloves and Mitts 35c. up 150. yip 60c. ap $1.60 up BRAND FISHING TACKLES Lines from 5c, up Steel Poles from ,.,.....$1.25 ip Reels 70c. up TENNIS RACKETS $3.75 TENNIS BALLS 50e. Extva Value Hammers $1.00 Good Hand Saws $1.75 Lawn Mowers $9.00 ftp Poultry Netting all sizes Oil Stoves from $121.00 up Rubber Stairs Treads 15e. . eaman s Hardware & Paint Store rt,,,ttu,!.n .6.2VOI YK 51txxarnasmrascs•.0.1M4 x.. u CAlu) OF THANKS Mrs N. 13, Davis wishes t;o expre;ss her sincere thanks to her many neighbors and friends for their sym- pathy and kindness during „e - her . .. c nt hereavement. meatismszalr .BMITI#1—In loving memory of our t dear mother, Mrs, Samuel Smith, who passed away rune 611, 1925. '' Ve think of you dear mother, Though not with outward show, For the heart that mourns sineereag, ,'Mourns silently and low. `Tire hidden grief that's in the soul. Ns human tongue can trace, Per r ::any an ae,hi,ig heart is hid l3ehI1 d ;a eaillir'tg iacee.. :Sadly missed by husband and faieii y GRAHAM May 31st, to Mr. and Mrs. Gar- field Hill, a daughter. MARRIAGES MAY-PFAFF—At Central United church, St. Thomas, on June 2nd Miss Alice Pfaff, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wm Pfaff, of CARD Mr: Arthur Campbell famitiY desire to express their sincere thanka to the. many friends and neighbors 7' W. W. Ries gDent But in our hearts they linger shill. !Paid, -po . _„„ during their recent beretotement. Tuesday In Wyoming. Husband and father !Ontario ProhibitIon twon, TOE SICK Billy Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wilson, is ill with pneumonia. Mr. 3. G. Jones has been quite ill at his home during the past week but at present is improving nicely. Mrs. Samuel Dialing, of Hensall, Exeter, to Mr. C. Hedley May, "who has been seriously ill ,with son of Mr,,,and Mrs. Joseph May, ipneumonia is somewhat improved. of Usborne, by Rev. Robt. Hicks, j Mr. Win. Leavitt, who has been B.A.,B.D. quite• ill with pneumonia is some- "' what improved His daughter, Miss DEATHS 'Ter R N., of Windsor, is HANNIGAN—In Exeter on Sunday, waiting Leavitt, hirci May 20th, Orley Louis, inland Mr. Alex. 112cralls, of Usborne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Han- who was critically ill with pneu- nigan, aged 10 months. monia, is making satisfactory pro - May Exeter, an Saturday, gr ess toward recovery. May 29th, George Manson. Mess Cora Cooper' who has been seriously ill with pleuro-pnettruonia PENWARDEN — In Usborne, on at the home of Mr. Ernest Cooper, Thursday, May 2 7, Wiliam Henry l on Huron St., is greatly improved. Penwarden, aged 64 years, 11 William, the infant son of Mr. and months and. 3 days. • Mrs. Jos. Davis, of Chatham, is ser DARLING -4n Durham hospital, on " iously i11 with interstinal flu at the May 27th, John A. Darling, only home of his grandparents, Mr. and son of the late James Darling, Mrs. Wm, Fisi�Ier. Mr. Davis was 1•atham and has formerly of Exeter; in his 71st called home from C year, spent several clays here. MOIR—Suddenly on May 27, the sMrpent Jas.Penrice, who has been so infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R, N. 1 1 been era Moir, of Arrowrvood, Alberta, age 13 days. • T EXi7TER RACES MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER The races on Wednesday of this' On Monday evening a number of week was not the success that the ,young ladies of town were pleasant - committee in charge would have de -:1y entertained at' the home of Mr.. sired owing to the weather and ;and Mrs. Walter Cutbtsh, the 30 - general conditions. Considering the cs.sion being a miscellaneous shower inclement weather the attendance ;for Miss Alice Pfaff, bride -elect, who was good but, the field of horses was presented with a magnificent. was rather limited, The track was array of beautiful and useful gifts. rather heavy, hence the • time was A couple of contests, were enjoyed not fast, the best being 2,20 1-4, and a sociable hour was spent dui. - Following is a summary: ing which refreshments were serv- ed. 2,14 Trot or Pace Roy Gratton 1 1 1 June Custer 2 2 2 Pat Pointer 4 3 3 Dell J. 3 4 4 Time 2.21 1-4, 2.20 1-4, 2.20 1-2.. 2.18. Trot or Pace Elsie Gratton 1 1. 1 Oliver Pet 2 2E 2 Wilkie Conniff 3 3. 3 Time 2.21 1-2. 2.2 3, 2.21 1-2 2.30 Trot or Page Mary Aun G. ' 1 1 1 Marion Harvester 4 2 2 Freddie Patchen 3 3 3 Lon Dillon 2 4 4 Time 2,25 1-2, 2.28. 2,27 1-4. Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Trunipel, Mrs. Wm.. Pomfret and Mrs. 3. L Lewis attended. the Deanery meeting of the Anglican church iii Belgrave on Tuesday. Rev. Trumper also visited, Ripley, Lucknow and other places ie. . connection with re -organ- ization of the parishes. RESIGNS FROM H. S. STAEF Mr. H. Bowers has resigned his position on the Exeter H. S. staff and has accepted a position as princ- ipal of the Fergus High School and teacher of Mathematics. Mr. Bow- ers has been a very successful teach- er while in Exeter and his many friends regret that he is leaving. CREDITON MINISTER COMES TO EXETER The final draft of stations by the Settlement Committee of the Lon- don conference was given out Tues- day morning. Rev, Duncan McTav- ish, of Crediton, is stationed at James St„ Exeter and Rev. A. E. Moorehouse, who was down for Ex- eter ix the first draft goes to Ford. Rev. R. F. Irwin, of Seaforth, goes to Centralia and Rev, W. Kiteley to West Lorne. Rev. E. S. Hiscocks, of Princeton; goes to Crediton, Rev, W, F. Smith comes to Eiimviile and Rev, H. E. Livingston to Craingorin. Rev; J. M, Coiling, of Melbourne goes to Grand Bend, Rev. A. M. Grant, of Grand Bend goes to Pelee Island and Rev. W. J. Maines to Walton, Rev. Andrew Boa goes to Richmond. MAY PFAFF NUPTIALS A quiet, but pretty wedding took place in Central United church, St. Thomas, on Wednesday morning at 10.30 when Miss Alice Pfaff, elder ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Win. Pfaff of Exeter, was united in marriage Lockwood's Better Bread to Clarence Hedley May, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph May, of Usborne. The ceremony was performed by Rev, Robt. Hicks, B.A,,B.D_, cousin of the groom in front of a profusion And your food bills will shrink LET U HELP TO Sia BETTER 7 Need of glasses is.why many childe ran are backward at school. LittIe ' eye troubles ' neglected to day become the big.eye troubles to- morrow. Temporary use of glasses now may; save pezmament use later. Our examination will tell whether; or not you need glasses. S. Fitton Phone 75w. OPTOMETRII Two Loaves for One Quality Supreme! That's. the standard we set ourselves when. we opened' our Bread Bakery. ' —And we have maintained that standard, even when costs of pure ingredients and high- class labor have mounted sky - You'll be repaid by seeing every member of your family enjoy a better satisfied appetite of lilacs. The bride looked very amazingly, INFANT SON DIES beautiful in her wedding gown ofy�] Lg LOC1(�/'�D crab-apple georgette trimmed with . Il !f ll Mr, and 'Mrs. Norman Hannigan. lace. She wore a pretty picture hat have the sympathy of many friends to match and her shoes were of in the death of their infant son Orley. BAKER Blonde kid. She also carried a Louis, aged 10 months and 16 days, beautiful bouquet of Ophelia roses which took place " on . Sunday. The and Lilly -of -tire -valley. The attend babe had been ill for about two ants were Mr. Leonard Pfaff, broth - weeks with intestinal flu. The fun- er of the bride and Mr. and Mrs. J. eral was held Tuesday afternoon in M. Southcott, the latter being a Elimville cemetery. sister of the groom. The happy con le left on a honeymoon to Nia- gara falls and Toronto andon err return they will reside on e EXETER ONTARIO' ' Messrs. Harold and Bert Trickey, of Detroit, visited with Mr, J. W. Powell on their way to Kincardine on a visit. Mr. S. Powell accompany. p T t their ied them to. Kincardine. • Chas. A. Robertson, reeve of Col- d the Local News borne Tp., and last year warden of groom's farm on the London Road, Huron County, will carry the ban- Mrs, David Rowcliffe is visiting south. Their many friends will nee of the Liberal party in North, leer daughter in Windsor. join in congratulations. Huron in the next provincial elec- Wednesday afternoon was the be- tion. He was nominated at Wing- summer- ing ginning of the half holidays for the Reeve W. D. Sanders is in Gode- ham en May 25th. suMmer-Jionths. rt, of 'Windsor,rich this -week attending county council visited for several days with her mother Mrs. Mns. S "Harness: The bowling green will open Fri- CAVEN cHeRCS day evening and all interested i Next Sunday is the annual "Every should be on hand by seven o'clock. Presbyterian go.to Church Sunday" Mr. Robt. Gambrill presided at which has been observed at Caven the organ at Main St. United church church for the past three years. on Sunday in the absence of Miss The minister will have a spbcial Huston. message and a large attendance is Mr. Aaron Cudmore, of Crystal expected. City, Man., is visiting'among rela- tives in town, having arrived here this week. Mrs. Pearl Wood in a very pleas- ing maner rendered solos morning and evening at Main St. United church services on Sunday. Miss Margaret Strang, of Usborne was successful in winning second class honors in honor science at Western University and Carl 14ror- lock, of Stephen, won 'the first year scholarship in honor general science. Mr. J. M. Harvey, son of Mr. and Mrs. 'J. S. Harvey is to be congratu- lated oil securing his M. A. at To- t IT iversit . Mr. Harvey spent ro Y a few days at home last week, leav- ing here for St. Andrew's Biological station in New Brunswick where he will spend the summer. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral of the late A •th Cam bell of the Thames Road, on Thursday of last week were her three sisters Miss Gertrude Stewart, Miss Nellie Stew- art and Mrs. C. M. Wallace, who have spent the winter in Florida; Dr. and Mrs. J. Lanni-, of Hamilton Messrs: Geo. and Wm. Pringle and Miss Ada Woods, of St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Vance and Mr: and Mrs. John Vance, of Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Campbell and Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Campbell, of London and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Scott, of Granton. Prior to the family leaving Glen- coe to reside at Exeter Mrs. Joseph Grant was entertained by the Glen- coe Book Club, of which she has been a valued and active member for some years. On Wednesday the club motored to London where din- ner was had at the De Luxe Cafe- teria, with Mrs. Grant the guest of honor. This was followed by a tire- atre party. Mr. and Mrs. Grant and , family have been residents of Glen- coe for some sixteen years and were prominently identified at all 'times in the social and general welfare•of critically ill, continues to improve, the community. Their removal from , Mrs. Mabel Burke, las e s Glencoe is generally regretted. , eusly 111 with the flu, but is improv- A . very interesting service was lrel'd in James Street 'United church: RYDRO NOTICE (Owing to rebuilding the hydro lines between Exeter and Dashwood hydro power will be off is Exeter b and Hensall the next two Sundays from 7 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. At Dashwood and Zurich the power will be on only Tuesday afternoons, Thursday after- noons and Saturday afternoons. Public Utilities Commission ing. Miss Dorothy Grassick, who re- Sunday evening last. The service was in charge of the Young People's ed Leagtt a and was greatly enjoyed j Y hy the congregation, the young peopled acquitting themselves ; in a v ors cr ed- itabe manner. Three' very- fine ad- dresses were delivered, Miss Amy CART) OF THANKS R centiy moved to Exeter from T'Zippen Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hannigan with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. 3. wish to expresstheir sincere tiancsGIa ssr. suffering i n g from sleeping ing to the many frieiidsiancl neighbors str,Icness• for kindness and sympathy during Little Irene Sweet, daughter of their o i t bereavement. MT and Mrs: Clinton tweet, of Vs - ei r e eii ere a borne is getting on nicely and is ex- Sltapton, president of the league,h of days, vocation was taken by E. Pym; the Mi s. Manson amtalirii CARD (' F THANKS wish to peetecl to be out cof hod in a cot?file ably condnetod the sorviee. The in- eckneieleclge with grateful appreci- Mrs. T. Shalrten evils) has been opening prayer by H. May; the scrip '+ 1 ,tion the many kinclnessee shownitl for some time, continues verve titre reading by G. Down and tie duringtheir recent bereavemert, poorly, prayer fo flow Ii g the al dtes es 1 y CARD OP THANKS Miss Ii, Powe. Mr. Leonard Pfaff Mrs, Mooney and Mrs. Van Horne 1 IN MF''ese lee s12rke en Citizenship; a ss . e wish to express their sincere thanks SPANLAt(I3•-.-•In iota and sympathy yeti meuiors, rf t o` e n Getting iron with an OV THANKS to the many neighbors and friends wife and brother and four child- Enemy" and Mr. Francis Abbott on fax their kindness rvho perished by 'tire,, Jene "A Ross; Garden in the Desert." It during their relent . vi* was Conference Sunany and hi the and ou've Tried The Rest— Now Get The Beat Grant's Excel Bread Rich in Vitamins. Wholesome and Delicious. Bread is Your Best ltFood Eat More Buns and Fancy"Cakes 4,Grant's Bakery - Exeter Here's One Good Low - Priced Battery Built just as tough, substantial and long- lastng as it is possible to make a wood sep- arator battery. Made with quality plates, - lected cedar wood sep- arators — substantial acid -proofed case. Ask for the CW Battery (Wood Separator). Sizes to fit all cars. Price: for 6 -volt, 1y-�te.$16.15 W. J. BEER PCi Willard Battery Man EXETER .. ONTF IOq hey ic!hi1iit'*s !ianos1 We have had unique success with these beautifully Piurlos during the past two years and the reason is BECAUSE they are E3UILT to LAST. They have a beautiful TONE and TOUCH. Everything re- quired to make a GOOD PIANO is put into them and above all they are built to uphold the RE- PUTATION and GOOD name behind them. THE FOLLOWING LETTER UNSOLICITED; AND WRITTEN l" 0 A PROaII ENT TEACHER OF MUSIC, It was with pleasure that I beard the work of your pupils at I quite the examinations .n July last, their work was very good, and oar in than v . p to the standard of the. better centres Ei:,,l better many centres, also very pinch pleased with the Mc't'ltiline; Planes which (.vas 3 e used and played on at the time. Their tone is good, they seem i ed to be of .excellent eon, tructien, the actiOn is good and I consider d v that .they compare very favorably, in every respect, with any of our anadian Pianos. I think the prices asked for them wee, verwith is •easonable and I ant sure they will give satisfaction to any ire, reasonable care and attention. I in you ever success in all your work and that your btisi Wast €;1 Y continue to cont n , willgrow. esti Yours faithfully nxaminer. London (Eng.) College Of Nitivid