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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Advocate, 1923-11-1, Page 1THTR TY -SIXTH YEAR. EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSD Y NOV. 1, 1923 SANTY RS 82 C1U ECH DOLLAR Thursday, Friday Ys EXETER aturday, November 1, 2 & Visit Exeter and Take Advantage of the Buying Opportunities Offered. Guess the Number of Onions in the Jars Our Corner A girl may wear artificial lashes; but the wink comes natural. A town may be famous for its beaut- iful women but the milkman knows better. Wonder what a savage wearing a nose ring does when the has a cold •son the head? A flapper is a girl who talks, looks and dresses the way her grandmother longed to. Only two kinds of animals sleep while standing up, horses and tele- phone users. There seems to be awrong ,impress- ion segareli,rng the law of the Motor. Vehicles Act, some having (the idea that a motorist hats no right to over take a funeral procession and pass Lt. The law meads that a Motor driver cannot meet a funcra1 procession 'wi,th- out stopping, but he can overtake ane and pass every vehicle int the process- ion. ,Anyone who likes game birds to eat, such as quad„ grouse and pheas- ant can have a supply of meat heat as good as any of these by raising a few guinea fowls, Guineas hunt -their own food nines months in the ytear. and are as :pod; aS a watch dog to raise an alarm wlben, soMethjng goes amus_. It Lis a hardy hawk (that will tike a chicken where there are guineas around. ROVINCE OF ONTARIO Twenty-five Year 5 Per. Cent Coupon Bonds DATED DUE October 15 1923 October 15, 1948 Denominations: $500 and $1000; Registered as to principal. PRICE: Until Nov,, 1, 1923, 98 and accrued interest, yielding 5 14 per. cent. These Bonds and the. Interest there- on are a direct and primary obligation of the Province of Ontario and a charge ppon the Consolidated Revenue Fund :of the Province. Place your order for these Bonds with Isaac R. Carling, Barrister &c., Exeter, Ont. Make It E %rly That Sitting For Your Christmas Photograph • h NOVEMBER is the monththat we cang ive you the best attention. Photographs 12 Presents Think of the economy. Make an Appointment TO -DAY J. Senior Photo Studio Exeter, Ont. A. woman is ass, sold, as she looks he- fire hreaktast, and a man is as old as he. feels after din,eier., When a woman takes up horse- back riding to take off flesh it is us- ually the horse that reduces, If rhe could see ourselveds as others see us wh would then know that most of the time they ehave us sized up wrongly • A record of safety irm rail travelkag in Great Britain', was estabineihed last year, when only ave passengers were killed in accidets out of a t•otal.ok 1;,186,479,000 carried by the rail- ways—or one. an 200,000,000. BE SURE YOU'R,E RIGHT—THEN PROCEED CAREFULLY "Here lies the =body of Simon Gray, W.ha was killed while maintaining His right of way, He was might—dead right— As he ;sped along, But he's just as dead. As if heel been wrong. Local News ALr. I. R. Carling was in Goderich several days this week on legal busi- ness. Mr. J. F, ,Krieger, who has been visiting with relatives here, returned to London Tuesday. Mrs. I. Armstrong while putting out the family washing ,on Monday had the misfortune to fall„ spraining her right hand severely, and . as a result will not have the use of .it fora time. Those attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. Treble from a distance were.—Mr. and Mrs. Roger Crocker, W,!11 Crocker and Mr. Wes. Williams of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Hoskin. Mr, Melville Hoskin, MIrs. Rauls tan, Airs, A. I), Evans, Mrs. Thos. Oke and AZr. 1=IcCuffin of lLond!on; Q,'lr. and: Alas, Neleon Gettler of Hibbie4. E. J. Weth'ey, the high school prin- cipal here, is rejoicing over the re- covery ,of a valuable signet hang he lost late this summer, He was assist- ing ssisting some friends in the onion harvest and evidently the ring clipped from his finger unnoticed. Diligent search among the onions and ?the chaff failed to reveal it. Careful watch was kept when the onions were loaded in the car, but no trace, .of the ring. Two days ago a letter was reoeitved by the shipper from a eveIl-knows firm in Hamilton, to whom the onions were consigned, saying that a ring had been f Bund on the floor {aft the, car_ and the description tallied exactly with the lost ring. It was a valuable keepsake., THOMAS PASSMORE DEATH The death occurred •early Sunday morning of Thomas Passmore at his residence near the . Thames Road Presbyterian Church in Usborne. He was in his 75th year and was • born and lived ,all his lifer in that township, only a few lots from where hie was both. He wags the father of 10 chil- dren, eight of whom survJWe., Hila youngest son gave his life. in the great War and another son deed in 1907, in St. Marys, where he was a teacher. The deceased was a life-long Meth- odist, a man of strict honor and in- tegrity, and was Highly respected in the community. John remains on the farm and Percy s Hensail. Six daugh- ters survive, four married and living in Usborne, one in Vancouver and one in Alberta. The funeral took place from his late residence on Wednes- day afternoon, interment being made in the. Exeter Cemetery. LLOYD—DAY., The Trivitt Memorial Church was the scene of a viery pretty wedding at nine o'clock Wednesday morning, Oct. 31st, when Miss Annie May Day, daughter of Mr. and Mr& Louis Day, of town, was united in marriage to Mr Alexander Lloyd"iof Taranto, the ceremony being performed by Rev A, A. Trurnper .iii ,thiel presen e of en,- ly the immeclaalte relatives of the bride. The bride. was besartifully at- tired in navy blue satin -back canton crena „witha deii,nty. little .hit, and looked charming. The "young couple were unattended. The ceremony ov- .er the bride and groom motored to Toronto, where they will make their 'future home. On Tuesday night a number of friends of flea bride gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D4mney and presented her with a kltchen shower which comprised 'many articles of use for the home. The presentation was followed by a pleasant time'isoci y. DR. JOHN WARD CHIROPRACTOR & OPTOMETRIST HAS MOVED TO MAIN STREJ T, SOUTH of Y.P.C,A. EXhTER Phone 70, DOLLAR DAYS Guessing Contest Nine Real Prizes For Nine Lucky People 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6 th 7tir 8th 9th PRIZE— 100 lbs. OF SUGAR PRIZE— 50 lbs. OF. SUGAR PRIZE— 25 lbs. OF SUGAR PRIZE— 25 lbs. OF SUGAR. PRIZE- 10 lbs. OF SUGAR PRIZE- 10 lbs. .OF SUGAR PRIZE— 10 lbs, OF SUGAR PRIZE— 10 lbs. OF SUGAR PRIZE— 10 lbs. OF SUGAR THIS CONTEST WILL BE A FAIR TEST OF ,SKILL TO GUESS THE CORRECT. NUMBER OF ONIONS IN A JAR. DISPLAYED IN THE WINDOW OF THE EXETER TIMES. NO PERSON CONNECT- ED WITH DOLLAR DAY MERCHANTS, OR THE LOCAL PAPERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER. A GUESS, AND IN CASE OF A TIE A DRAW WILL BE MADE, THE LOSER TAKING THE NEXT LOWEST PRIZE. YOU STAND 'THE SAME CHANCE WHETHER YOU REGISTER YOUR GUESS ON THURSDAY OR SATURDAY, • CON- TEST CLOSES SATURDAY, NOV. 3RD, AT 10 P. M. REGISTER YOUR GUESS AT THE TIMES OFFICE. EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR: FAMILY MAY GUESS. EVERY GUESS • MUST BE REGISTERED IN PERSON. Dollar Day'Merchants THE FOLLOWING DOLLAR DAY MERCHANTS WILL GIVE SPECIAL DOLLAR DAY BARGAINS ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF THIS WEEK. NOV. 1st 2nd AND 3rd. LOOK FOR THE STORES WITH THE DOLLAR DAY PENNANTS. THEY WILL HAVE SPECIAL DOLLAR DAY BARGAINS. Miss Armstrong B. W. F. Beavers W. J. Beer Browning's Drug Store W. S. Cole Dominion Stores Bert Doyle M. E. Gardiner Grigg's Stationery Store Harvey & Harvey G. A. Hawkins W. J. Heaman W. S. Howey Jones & May Kirk Bros. S. Martin & Son J. W. Powell R. N. Rowe Southcott Bros. J. A. Stewart Rivers" Meat Market W. W. Taman Mrs. W. D. Yeo Miss Yeliand. SUCCESSFUL PLOWING MATCH The annual plowing match of the Exeter District Plowman's Associa- tion was held on the farm of Duns - ford Bros., on Thursday of last week. The attendance of spectators, though of fairly large numbers, received somewhat of a .check, owing to the cold and dampness of the day. Heavy showers fell during the previous af- ternoon and evening and while the rain held 611 fairly well all day the sky was overcast and many prospect- ive visitors stayed away. The rain may have kept away spec- tators, but it was welcomed by the plowmen, putting the land in fairly good condition for plowing. The classes in both sod and stubble as well as tractor competition were closely contested and excellent work done. There were twenty-one con- testants this year in all classes, whereas, the previous record was fif- teen. Youth and oIa. age were rep- resented in the contest, the oldest plowman being Richard Hunter, of town. and the youngest Will Allison, of Usborne. The winners are as follows: IN SOD Class I. -High cut plows—Haeoild Jeffery, Geo. Hunter, Wm. McDonald. A swelled head, is Class IL—Boys under 20 --Wm. Al to• ;Hass through the 1ison, Norman Sanders. cess. Class i1I.—Open class --Percy Pass-. !more, Oliver Surerus. TRACTOR COMPETITION Gordon McDonald, Oliver Rowcliffe, IN STUBBLE Clasp 5 -Boys under 21—Victor Jef- fery, Eddie Turnbull, Carman Doupe. Orville Steinbach. Class 6—open—Earl Shipton, 'Geo; R. Ferguson, Arthur Day. Class 7 -Riding plow—Archie Mor- gan, Wilfrid 'Shapton, Rich. Hunter, Roland Williams. SPECIALS: Best crcwn in ;sod, Geo. Hunter; Best finish in sod, Geo. Hunter; Best crown In stubble, Victor Jeffery; Best finish in stubble, 'Freeman Horn; Oldest plowman over 60, Rich. Hunt- er; Youngest pioai*man, Will Allison; Best plow team, Harold Jeffery, According to Whitaker's Almanac there are 564,510,000 Christians in the world, comprising 272,850,000 Reiman Catholics, 120,000,000 Greek Catho- lics and 171,650,000 'J3rtatestants (of various denomii nations, The totainon- Chris tiasi ,populations is 1,081,981,000 thus making a total world population of 1;646,491,000. usually unable to doorway of suc-• O. K. Cider Mill Apple ,Butter Factory will run every day. Main Street, Exeter S. J. CANN Phone 115 BIRTHS Schwalm—At Hay Township, on Oct. 23, to Mr. and ,Mrs. Peter Schwalm, a .daugh ter. Hcdgert,—In Usbonne, on Oct, 26, to Mr, and Mrs. John Hodgert, a daugh- ter, MARRIAGES Lloyd—i)ay-In The 'Trivitt :Memor- ial Church, Exeter, on Oct. 31, Annie May daughter of Mr, and Mrs. L. Day of Exeter, to Alexander Lloyd of Toronto. DEATHS Treble—In Exeter, on Oct. 29, Cath- erine A. Sheave, beloved wife Of 4r. William Treble, aged 79 years, li months and 17 days. )Donald—In St. Marys on. Oct. 2Lste Isabella Armstrong, relsct of thelate James Donald, Douglas—In Granion, on Oct, 27th. Cora only daughter of 'Afr. and Mrs, Wm, Douglas, aged 9 yeara. Passmore—In Usborne, on Oct. 28th. Thomas Passmore, aged 74 years, 10 months and 6 days. 3 Dollar Days at STEWART'S Thursday - Friday - Saturday Come to Exeter on Dollar Days, make this store your headquarters and we will save you plenty of money on your Fall and Winter needs. Do not miss the Guessing Contest—You may be lucky Bargains for Dollar Days 1000 yards dark and light Prints, 25c. and 30c. values for 19c, a yard. White Turkish Towelling, a very useful material, at 2 yards for 25 cents. Guaranteed Pure Linen Towelling, the long wearing kind, reduced to 223¢c Wide Flannelettes, white Or colored Dollar Daye, at 23c, a yard. Ladies Corsets, all sizes, worth 81,50, on sale at 98c. a pair Ladies' Fur Collared Coats at $22.50 A Special Dollar Days consignment of the Latest Style Goats for Ladies, ‘in both Fur and Self Trimmed, to sell for $22.50. Make certain to ,see our Big Display of New Coats for Ladies, Girls and Children. An will have special prices on Do!fliar -Days 100 Ladies' Coats, not this seasons, but warm and Serviceable gar- nrents, on sale at $10.00. Ladies' Hosiery at Dollar Day Prices Pure Wool Stockings, fancy sport ribs, black, brawn and fawn, worth 81.00, for 75c. a pair. silk and Wool Stockings, plain, or fancy ribbed, the popular $1,50.hos- iery, reduced to $1.15 a pair. Black Pure Waal Cashmere Stockings—large ribbed tops— a genuine value at 98c. Ladies' washable Chamoisette gloves—two tone with strap and cuff special at 98c, a pair. $2.29 - Ladies' Shoes - $2.29 A. clearance of Ladies' ,Shoes and Slippers, all sizes in the lot and every pair worth two or three times the money. You,'11 find a style and size 'to suit you if you come early—your choice Dollar Days, $2,29. Bargains for Men Penman's heavy fleece -lined underwear, all sizes, shi=rts or drawers 98c. Wool underwear; shirts or drawers, all sues on sale at ........... $1.49 Men's heavy pure wool sox—ribbed tops, good fitters, special at 49c pr. Leather work shoes, guaranteed long wearers, 25.00 values for $415 Men's high rubber boots, heavy soles and heels, all sizes, only $3.49 Leather Work Gloves, with one finger; dandy for Fall jobs, 45c. a pr. Men's and Boys' Clothing Reduced lien's suits in good wearing cloths and standard styles, reduced to $14.95 Men's sweater coats, all weights and styles, including pure wool fancy coats $1.95 to $5.65. A clearance of bays: pull -over sweaters, small sizes $1.,19, sizes 28-32, .$1,49 Beys' suit. all at lower prices, some very special values at 56.95 Grocery Prices for Dollar Days Royal Yeast Cakes 5c. pkg. Christies' Soda Biscuits 15c. lb. Majestic Toilet Paper, 6 roll, 25c Ouolity Oatmeal, 5 Ilse, lac 25c 2 lbs, Choice Seedless Raisins for 25c. 4 Tins Brunswick Sardines 25c. 3 15c. boxes Matches for 37c. Large Tin Cascade Salmon 15c, 3 pk. McLaren's Jelly Powder25c 3 bottles 1VIcLar•.en's Extracts for 25c. T'fixecl Cookies, fresh and crisp 19c.lb Kellogg's Corn Flakes, 3 for 29c Sweetheart Peanut Butter, 11b pail 29c Shredded Wheat, 12c, per package Comfort, Gold, P. & G., and Sunlight Soap, 7c. a bar, or 3far 20c. Our Best Bulk Tea. 65c. per lb, SalnJa Tea 65c. per lb. Special Blend Coffee 39c. ib. Best Bulk Cocoa, .,,,.,,.....15c. 11i Odd White Cups 10c each, or 6 for 55c, Strong Clear Water Glasses, . 3 for 25c, 3 Pkgs. ;Ammonia for 25c, 7 bars Castile Soap for 25c. . Palr_,OLie e Soap for 24c. Luz:, large package 11c. Grape Nut; 17c. 1 qt jar 'Forest City B. Powder 39c 1 lb. can Fociest City 13. Powder 24c Strong light Brooms 49c. Libbey's Red Alaska Salmon 33c. Bulk Dates, 10c, lb, J. A. STEWART EXETER