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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Advocate, 1909-06-24, Page 4se exeter `Advocate, Sanders Q Creech. Props. THUI{SDA(, June 2.1,1909 NOTE AND COelliENT. T::ese arc the days wheel the mosquito begins to get in hiellwork. Bru.esl•le is gettleg a Carnegie Lib - eery. Exeter should move to the same sad. Perhaps it will be difficult after this year to see the deep blue above for alr- ,ships. There should be a law against adver using Fall Fairs uu'11 we have had a little summer. Clinton has three betide has none. Comparisons Let's have a band_-' Hon. Wm. Lyon Mackenzie King was •olected by acclamation In Waterloo as the Mi aster of Labor in the Laurier •Cebinet. Several places in this district have established Farmers' Clubs, but there -are many other convenient points where such dabs should be established. The discussions at these meetings are the best means of building up agricul- tural education, co-operation, better Seel, Increased production and enhanced prices. The fernier. have a strong earning and leavening Influence on the country and they should exert a still wider influence on the national lite. C1tEDITuN. •. Jouer of London has been visit V .'s Intuacr for a few days. our catiur.a are saltine In their win ter'.e supply of coal. A number of our people attended the `annual Ctilldren's Day Festival an Dash- wood last dunday. Ktrhard Howseu of the Bank is holi- daying at Las home la Wingharn. Harry Fowler has returned here and w.a re.aumed his duties to the batik at - ter a two weeks' vacation. Arthur lloltzman, who la attending the North Western College ht Napler- vtlle, I11.. Is home fur his holidays. We were greatly shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mr. E. Simpson,who riled in Midland a few days ago, atter an Illness of but five days duration. - Simpson taught In our Public Sch a few years ago and was Nell thou of by everyone in this section. lie aft wards taught in the High School Dutton and later accepted a altuatl as elethematical Teacher in the 1-11 ,School at Midland. File remains w interred In Mooresville yesterday, MV ,te.aday. A widow and three small ch ren survive him. Our citizens all jo in extending to the bereaved family o peartfelt sympathy. The Ladles' Aid of the Methodistch ch will have a strawberry social on t C:wrch lawn on Friday evening of th week. After the social an interesting p grant to be rendered by local talent a Mr. Pink. the tenor singer of Loreto win be given. Harry Kuhn has purchased a piano Automobiles are quite numerous round here now. The horses see nratty that they are getting used to although some of our people are at rethertirnld about meeting the buz-wa on. Wren Sheardown and bride of Godori spent a few days here last week wi his mother. John Morlolk relse1 an additional te. on his bank been on Tuesday. The ra made It rather dangerous work to hat die the heavy piece of timber. The mid -summer examinations are ing held at tee public school here. M Shore of Dashwood is the presiding e emitter. while going up stairs on Tueada morning, Mrs. Young. mother of Joh G. Young, tripped and telt the full !sigh of the stairs. It Is thought that eh fractured a bone to her right arm. Cor sideriag Mrs. Young's advancel age -9 her next birthday -the shock nnigh have some serious effect. Her man friends trust however that she will no have to suffer much pain In her pres est condition. The Ailsa Craig auto which came tier on Monday to take in the ball gam rants to grief south of town and the oc eupants of the car were obliged to eta at Robert Essery's for the night. Sheardown-Malllan-A happy even took place at the nome of ,Mrs. J. f +u, G al high noon. Wednesday. Jun 1 Kth, when her third daughter. Edit Fawcett. was united in marriage to Mr Wren Sheardown, formerly of Crediton Tee bride and groom were unattended tate bride being given away by her br ther-In-law. Mr. Geo. Fowler. Anson the out of town guests were Mrs. Shear down and Elmer Stteardown of Credito: Mrs. Pickering of Shipka, the groom's rester, and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. 'Male of Toronto, sister of the bride. The happy couple left on the 2.40 train tot their wedding trip. amidst showers of o.t'e:U. We extent congratulations and best wishes. Last week tete Sunday Schools of the at E+tgelical and Methodist churches held heir annual pictilcs at Grand Bend Park That of tate Evangelical church took place on Weinesday. The day was an deal one and 11 required the services 1 six busses to transport the children Duck to the lake. During the day num- rous sports were held. Bali games be - ween the teachers and scholars and hen one among the girls. Races were leo held for which prizes consisting of 'lianas and candy were offered. To- .vanls evening a large number went boat n3 o i the lake. Some went fishing and ere successful in getting a goodly trig. The picnic was a decided eur- ess tluoughout and all had a jolly ood day's fun. V:n itid:ay the Methodist church had ieir picnic at the Bend. and although he weather wasn't so agreeable, It Id not keep the people front going. our buisee wee: used besides a lige umber of single lies went along. In is montirtg a ball game consisting of irl, and boys was played. Same brill- nt plays were made but the full runn- er of Innings were not played to give de' salon as to which aide won. At :to p.m. different games were played. 'meant Lewis was busy handing out e treats of oranges, battnas and can- . T. Cnanahers and D. Mawhinney act - as starters. In the high jump one ot Grand Bend boys said he could neat e: i all, but didn't consider our ath- te. Elmer Gower, who easily jumped a mark the other lad couldn't attain iter the rarer a gauze of baseball was ayed between the single and married eft. Inc battery for the married sten as made up of F. 'W, Clark and Tom Aw'hint:ey, and that of the bachelors Inter Gower and Art Amy. The game S alted le the single men winning by • run. A feature of _tete game was a me run t.it by Rev. slicks. The :ease Craig boys tante Lere on e nday Might t play our Stars a game ball. The 011 aggregation used to whirlstnds and made our boys go one', but this genic was a wale -over. 'te following 14 the result of tee Janie: c.tltott '1 2 2 1 2 5 0 re .. 12 Lea Craig 1) 0 0 0 1 1) 2 U" 5 Up to the Stn Inning Craig was s'.ut ut. w''•et. owhig to an over-ti;row of g. tee Star's Tete.ier. one rue, g3! while Exete are odious r • Hereafter, by an amendment of the crininal code, the carrying of a revol- ver, or other concealed weapon will be punished with imprisonment. Hitherto a fine was the penalty. (Jut this has nev- er been generally or strictly enforced, except where there has been a special reason, the law , as been inactive. A concealed weapon is a danger alike to 'the person possesring It and to tea community at large. The evil should be stetted, but a stere threat of imprison - anent will not be enough to do it, ruse .nnore than the fine. THE EXETER COUNCIL The second sittings of the Court of Revision for the V1llag.' of Exeter was held in the Town Hall on Friday, June 18th. 1909. The members present were Chairmen McCallum.. Messrs. Johns, Lu- ker and Carling. The minutes of the meeting held May 28th were read ane app.o.el. There being no further busi- ness to bring before the Court the Court of Revision for 1909 was closed on mo- tion of Johns and Luker. The council met at the close of the blurt. Absent Councillor Neaman. The minute.► of the meetit,ga held May 21, 29, June 5, 7, were read and app roved. A report of the Fence Viewers regard- ing line fence between R. Gidley. James Creech and I. Artmetrong was read. the same being referred beck for other in- dtormat!on on station of Carling and Johns. -Carried. The reeve gave a report as regards the terms and conditions as agreed with J. N. Howard. The sante was accepted by The council on motion of Carling and Luker. -Carried. The clerk was inatructed to secure F. W. Farncomb to take levels of the new aide walks on matlou of Carling and Jahns.-Carried. The following accounts were read and ordered to be paid. -Willis Chipman. of Toronto, services re water supply, $50; Thos. Houlden, prepaid account for one week street watering $15: Thos. iloul- dew ., one eek street watering, $15.00; Gutta Pemba and Rubber Co. Toronto, a:count fire dept., 1.67 ; Times Printing Co., acct. to June 1st. 4.25; The Queen City Oil Co., gasoline. $7.05: R. N.Tay- lor, eleanlnng flues of steamer 2.50; E. Fannon. street watering $15; Jos. Sen- ior, postage, a 1 . Labor Ar.-ounts, Fred Mills 4.50: Jas. Stewart 75c ; Arthur Sanders Heel' 0.elT:os. Cookson 10.511; Albert Bissett 1 '.. ".: Ell Snell 15.00; Iaalah Ball l4. 5:.: Jos. Sutton 14.00; Gea. Sanders 12 ire (ico. Atkinson 3.00 Wm. Anderson 1'. Thos Steil 9,25; Thos. Cornish I David Russell 10.50: ltd. Davis _.75 : Silas Hand- ford 2.75; Thos. Creer : 5.25 ; Walter Westcort 12.00; Sidney Sanders 14.25; Alf. Medford 12.00: Wm. Welsh 9.00; 'leery Heinle), 1.90 ; Geo. Cud:core 3; William Gilteeple 8.5a ; Wm. RrI, na- c,tnbe 5.50 ; amounting In ail to 331.13. passed on motion of Carling and Luker. Adj. to Monday. Jute 21, by Carling. jos. Senior. Clerk. 1 A CORRECTION Mr. and Mrs. itichard liodghis of the South Boundary. tesborr.e, desire tocon- tradict the statement made ht recent is- sues of the press of Inc district that their daughter, Miss Louise. was mar- ried to Mr. Nccdl.am of London. There le no truth whatever in the report, and it Is most regrettable that anyone would he guilty of cae:ng Inc press to e!reulete the repir• Honey in Economy Cl.11l•d Nast Asa sari sat alum:apical and •f•ati•• 414.06•44 eV resetalaa the b.srisg "settee T)i.SA ir small eo•t Is sot s•ei '•a••. but sa I5••stment wt►la� • fill ...hers largo dlvide•sdie' 011.,...1111100• •.w .e. f r. cool ght er- in on gh ere ed. lid in ur uta he is ro Ltd n, a- eo !r, 111 g - ch th nt In n- be - r. x - y rt e 1- 0 y e e y e h o - g In, the 6th Inning Craig changed 1• ro are ar;•t tee boys certainly had a ...'1. r;taki:ig five rune that lenlag. 1e tee following three Innings Craig made ;oil: rues. Teere was ., gee.1 c 7 o.•, d ' aecedan,'e. but the game was a li•- tof one -,Wed to stake it very inter.'e'4 i•,e. W( u.tderstand Zurirt will play ' •'e sent day Ciao week. and then we :rite e`:pee to see the fur fly. Bllts will he ou' aeeotte •ing tee R.v,te. Save your .1, f:, 1':' t'.)e erect. Weldiege-Cup:d got busy I.; our mid. t' II si Weenesday. and tee Rev. 1t cher, ll t A. o: the Methodist church ti ! • • vein -nose knots for two ' ippy (.3., • e. we ref , to the %add. . 1..es Laura ('1 -ad 1 t W. Le' of M. G. - • t„R place at tole residence e- er. etre. Geo. Clark. on te- i• t f 1- 1 .t. ni. Only tee tnt'tedlat• re t• ,..et 0; Inc contrac'itg parties were i.. e. A circ. T::e bride and groon. took • ' .::n 1.1 t,e afternoon for Barrie : ,: v ear honey -moon, after which they will reside in McGillivray Town- ship. -The other wedding took place at 6 p. in. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wailer', 11111, when their second (laugh ter, Miss Pearl was married to Mr. N. Scott. About 80 guests were preselit. The marriage ceremony was perform- ed under an arca. Miss Minnie Hill acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Scott as- sisted his brother, the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Scott lett for Windsor on Friday where he has a good situation and where they will stake their future home -We join in wishing these happy cou pies every happiness during their mar- ried life. DO AWAY WITII BRIDGE. The Roads and Bridges Committee of the Huron County Council met in Exeter on Monday to let a contract for the building of a big bridge between Stan- ley and Goderich townships, and also to examine and decide upon the building of another bridge at Sodom, or the clos- ing upof the water way (here. The latter was decided upon and one of the present ,fridges, the old wooden one. will be taken away and the road filled an. HO. FOR LAKE ERIE. Wingharn Lodge, A. le. & A. M., No. 286, will run a Masonic excursion to Port Stanley, on Wednesday, July ltit, via Grand Trunk and Pere Marquette Railways. Port Stanley 1s the "Coney Island of Western Ontario," and is a popular place to apend a holiday. The committee has arranged for a good day's amusement, including excursions on Lake Erie on the palatial Steel Steamer, "Lakeside" of Cleveland. Ohio Special train leaves Exeter at 9.15 a.ln' good for two days and the return fare is $1.10. Everybody come and enjoy a apiendid day's outl.ig. See large bills for full particulars. LGMLEY. The school picnic held at Friday last was a decided success. There were sports acid amusements of all kinds and everyone availed themselves of the op- portunity te have an enjoyable time. An interesting feature of the afternoon was the presentat:on to Miss Miners, who la .3everilg her connection with the school, of alt address, a beautiful watch fob and crescent brooch. Miss Miners, al- though taken by surprise. replied in a very able manner. Mr. H.G. Bolton is hnprovitig has Iaue by a good coat of gravel. -Mfr. and Mrs Bell, nee Miss Myrtle Eyre, of Detroit aro spending their honeymoon with their aunt. Mrs. Frank itychman and other relatives here. -Mass Lillian Williams left on Tuesday evening for Vancouver where she has a position awaiting her We wish her a pleasant journey.- Mr. .',tewart and Miss Margaret McQueen. twat Sunday with friends near Kirktoi.. -Mrs. Grant Ityc'hntan spent a few days vita her pareata at liillsgreen..-Gener- al regret Is felt here at the leaving of '.t' to Miners as our teacher.. -Mr. 009. ilobktrk Sr., 1st his ween visiting his daughter, Mrs. Smith of Hagersvllle. WHALEN The services stere o►1 Sunday were very largely attended. The sermons were In- teresting and (repressive. The subjects were -In the morning, "Be not con- founded unto this world" and in the evening. "Whatch ye therefore, quit ye !ike men. itev. Millson very ably han- dled these subjects. and no doubt left a lasting impression on the hearers. He alio sang a very flee solo in an ex- cellent manner. -Rev. Fair will preach hie farewell sermon here next Sunday. Special singing for the occasion. -Mr. arid Mrs. Thos. Gunning ot Granton, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gilbert of Lucas. Mr. Harvey Sutherby of Kelly Siding and Mr. Allen Parkinsorn and sister qt 3t. Marys %lilted friends here over the Sabbath. ORA ND BEND Mr. Roberts of Clinton has move) In- to the Nouse recently vacated by Mr. Tlednnatt.-Mr. L. itavelle's store Is nearly completed and he intends :nay - .,:g Into it title week. -Mr. Clinker of Londa.: arrived Isere Friday and will camp for a time.. -Mrs. Bremner, who Las been visiting In London, has re- turned home. -Muss Hattie F'ollick of Exeter has taken up tier residence here fo.- the summer. -"Mit. J. Roberts. pho- tographer, has derided to locate at Grand Bend for the summer and shoves to that plate to -morrow. Mrs. itoberts has relatives ilving near that resort which will make it additionally pleasant for then` during the heated terns. They expect to leave there for a more proin- iiing Luse Lr t!.i fall."-C1l•,ton News - Record. HENSALL Mrs, J. McMartin and von Charlie of Barrie are visiting Mrs. R. Bonthrolr.-- Rev. 8. Toll will occupy the Metho- dist pulpit for one Sunday more, after whict, he goes to MValkerville.- While cutttt,g some gates with a scythe Mrs. 13. Stobbs had the misfortune to cut fret finger badly. -We are pleased to state that Wilbert Bengough is slaking rapid progress toward recovery. -Mrs. Snmall- acombe, sr., is 1.1 Guelph visiting her daughter Mrs. Geo. Walker. -According to tenders offered the street watering will cost from $15 to $20 a week this year. -On Friday evening, the 25th. a garden party will be given on the lawn of Carmel church. Zurich Band will fur- nish the tousle.: -Fred Pflle, sr., left Last week for tete west, where we user derstand he intends taking up a twnne- atead..-A wedding of Interest to Hen- sall people took place at the home of the bride, Cnlcago, when Mies Jessie 0. Andereoh became the wife of O. Vernon (Harter. Klug-Neelande.--3 pretty wedding at the `tome of Mr. Ncelands, proprietor of The Observer, took place on Thursday June 1711., when his daughter. Miss Ed aa, was married to Mr. Arthur King, the G. T. It. agent nere. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frank Powell of Chesley, assisted by Rev. Smith of lien salt, and was witnessed by about 25 friends. The house was beautifully de- corated for the occasion with palms, ferns and cut flowers, and the bride and groom took their places before a beautiful bank of terns. A dainty lun- cheon was served after the ceremony, and at 4.50 sir. and Mrs King left for a two -weeks' trip down the St. Law- rence, after which they will reside in Hensall. Guests were present from Tor- onto, Oakville, Port Arthur, Klneardlt:e and C iesley. - DASHWOOD Le M. BROKENSIi1RE, DASHWOOD COSVEY- L' • ENCER. Deeds, Wille, Mortgages and all Legal Documents carefully and promptly prepared Charges moderate. leaser ot Marriage Licenses. Mr. Louis Kraft lost a valuable mare through death on Thursday last. - Miss Dunn, who has had charge of Tiernan At Edighotfer's millinery de- partment during the past season, left for her home in Thorndale on Tues. day. -Several front this village were in attendance at the wedding of Miss Geiger, of the lath con., on Tuesday afternoon. -Mr. H. L. Kraft, while un- loading some concrete tiles on Tuesday in some way got his Leg severely hurt, which will lay him up for some time. --The Ohildren's Day Program on Sunday was well attended and a choice program was rendered. -The band at- tended the strawberry festival at :Thinks on Wednesday evening. -Rev. L. K. and Mrs. Eidt are this week at- tending the session of the Camp -Meet- ing at Carrick. -Remember the straw- berry festival given by the Y. P. A. in Dashwood on the evening of June :Nth. A good time may be lucked for. -Mr. G. %V. Shore is this week acting as ex- aminer for the entrance class at Credi- ton, and Mr. Delgatty is filling the same position in the school here.- We were glad to see that Miss Lilly Ehlers bas so far recovered as to be able to Attend eburch on Sunday. She has been sick almost a year. CLANDEROYE Mrs. McLeod of London is the guest of Miss Lou. Hennessey. -Mrs. Cun- ningham and daughter Lilly returned home after spending a few days with friends in town. -Miss Susan fiodggins left for Muskoka last week.- Miss Myr- tle Simpson returned home after a vis- it in Biddulph--The sad news was re- ceived here Sunday morning of Earn- est Simpson's death. He had been Principal of the High School in Mid- land, Muskoka. We extend our deep- est sympathy to the relatives. -Mrs. Carpenter of Detroit is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Perry Bice. --Mrs. Pat- ton attended the funeral of her moth- er on Sunday. -Miss Maria Lewis and Ethel Wilson arrived home for the NN' THE BEST THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE M&AD OFFICE. TORONTO ESTABLISUED INT •. s. WALZZR, President ( Paid-up Capital, ALRIANDRR LAIRD. Galata Manger Reserve Fund, - 8,000, TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES The new Travellers' Cheques recently issued by this Bank are a most conve*gt way in which to carry money when travelling. They are issued in denominations of 510, 520, $50, 5100 and 5200 and the exact amount payable in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Fr , Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Norway, Russia, Sw n and Swltzerlatad is stated on the face of each cheque, while in other coon A they are payable at current rates. ' . The cheques and all information regarding them may be obtained at every Dice of the Bank. 1)1► Exeter Branch -G. W. Harrison, Manager. Branch also at Crediton The general eublic will take notice that I am doing business in Exeter in the line of purchasing all kinds of scrap. Bighest Market Prices Paid for Scrap Iron, Rags, Rubbers, Horse Hair, Copper, Etc. Etc. Etc. All purchases to be delivered to T. HAWKINS & SON'S HARDWARE, EXETER, where the cash will be paid or trade given. Orders for collection of scrap may be left at the same store, where prompt attention will be given. M. WEXLER, Junk Dealer, Exeter, Ont. 1 A SPLENDID BAKER 1 OU must have a good oven to bake with -and you just take our word for it, the "IMPERIAL -OXFORD" is the range that has a perfect bak- ing oven -the fire and oven con- struction make it so -call in Mad we'll telt you why. For Sale by W. J. HEAMAN holidays atter attending London Nor- mal. -Another school meeting on the 30th. All try and be out. MAPLE GROVE. Mr. James Simpson and wife of Clandehoye spent Sunday with their son, Albert. -The Neil Bros. are busy drawing gravel these days. -The crops in this vicinity are looking fine. -The farmers in this vicinity ate busy doing their statute labor these days. -Mr. Alpert Simpson is busy these days erecting a new drive shed. -Mr. Wee. ley Macguire bad the misfortune: to have his barns struck by lightning on Monday morning. He carried a light insurance, about $400. -We are glad to see that Mr. Wellington Whiteford is able to be around again. SAINTSi3.,RY Mrs. Win. McCool of Traverse City, Mich.. Is visiting around here, the gueet of her slater, Mrs. Rich. Dickens. -Geo. Atkinson of Detroit. ars old Biddulpe bay, after a couple weeks' visit here has returned home. -"Ilse Sadie Malta and brother Gordon, are visiting here the guest of their sister. Mrs. William Dickens. Ttl.\"IES ROAD A big time Is expected at the Thames Road schbol picnic on Saturday next in Hunkin's Grove. Everybody Is Invited to come and enjoy the sports and piirtake Of the refreshments. Exeter aril Far- quhar will play baseball. Flour If it is the beet flour yon ss alit there 1+ hut one place in town to get it-- that is from us. The branett are: JEWELL (Ontario Blended) RCYAL HOUSEHOLD (Oglltie•s) 5 ROSES (Lake of Woods( P('RiTY (Weat:er■ tans fa flour Mills, Leas e ; our orders or cal! up Phone Vt. G. Seldon, Exeter wihammiammasimmo 1 rediton Flour Mills We have to offer Good White Shorts, also Bran & Feed in ton lits. Shorts, at $25 per ton Bran " 25 Family Flour at $3.25 per 100 lbs. Ontario " 3.00 r1 Special reductions on large lots. ft Henry Sweitzer •-- Crediton East A O A A 1 )itirske the hest enmbinotion of ,e entertainers on this turf to - 'day. We litre all the latest records. We sell on easy pay- ments or for e.•t+h. Our stock is always up-to•date. ('all or write. 'We are waiting to verve yo 1. The Edison Phonograph The Amberol Records See our big range of Post Cards at 3 for 5c T•',t riot Toilet :Articles and Fla%o'lringr The Purity s COCCOCCOCCADVOCCOCC The Dashwood Furniture Store"t I wish to announce to the public that our stock is now one of the largest and best that we have ever carried. Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines No agents. Commission goes to you. House Furniture This lin'' is now complete and fought horn theleading tiiTg'- of Canada, as we are barred from no►:,•. We have a large assortment of Window Shades, Curtain Poles and Trimmings, Bally Carriages, Folding ('arts, Go-Catte, Express: Wagons, Curtain Stretchers, Step -Ladders, Carpet Sweepers, Picture Moulding, Room Moulding, Pictures, Etc. Brass Extension Rod+, White Cottage Curtain Rods, 10c earl,. Picture Framing done on shortest notice. ��UNDERTAKINC `�- We carry a large and well assorted stock in this line. in time of need do not fail to call. Any orders received by phone will he promptly attended to. Please call and examine our stock and get prieese I'MP. McISAAC, Dashwood The Molsons Bank incorporated 1855 Capital (paid up) Rest Fund - $3,500,000 $3,f00,000 iI fie itr.in ie- in ('strut.' t, nr:d Agents and Cot respondents in all the Principal Cities in the World, A GENERAL BAsi iso BUSINESS TRANSACTED. SAVINCS BANK DEPARTMENT at all Branches. interer.t enacted at highest cnr►.•nt rete. - EXETER BRANCH - Agents at Exeter for the Dominion Government. Dlcasoilr & CaRLis%, Solicitors. N. D. HCRDON, Manager,