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This store will be closed every Wednesday afternoon during July a4d• August.
JONES & IIAY
Clearing Sale of SurnmerGoods
In order to make room for the new fall goods, which are arriving
weekly, we place on sale this month many odd lines and broken ranges
of summer goods atgreatly reduced prices. These lines include Ladies
voile and crepe blouses, girls' wash dresses, boys' wash suits, wash dress
goods, men's straw hats, etc.
Clearing of
Ladies' Embroidered Underskirts .
Five dozen ladies' underskirts nicely embroidered in fine quality of
materials. Our Special Clearing Sale price at $1.19; $1.69 and $1.79
each. These are real bargains.
Ladies' Middies at $1.29
These middies are well worth double this price. However they are
in broken sizes and odd lines so they must be sold out quickly. Special
clearing Price $1.29.
Girls' Middies at 59c
Three dozen girls' middies in white with colored trimming. Sizes 4
to 10 years to clear at 59c each. Don't miss these as they are the regular
$1.00 quality.
Ladies' Vests at 3 for $1.00
Ten Dozen Ladies' Summer Vests, sleeveless and quarter sleeve,
while they last at 35c each or three for $1.00.
Ladies' Fine Lisle Hosiery 40c pair
Ten dozen ' pairs ladies' fine lisle hosiery, in black only. Sizes 9, 91/2
and 10, well worth 75c per pair. Clearing sale price 40c per pair.
Special 200 yard Spool Cotton, Coates make,
black and white, 8c a spool.
Jones & May
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BAND i;01�'CER '
Mr. E. Armstrong buttermaker for Mr. iiob Wilcox is .having kis hoii: Tho band wish to thank the Dili
theceter Creamery incl wick an day thfs week. tens of Exeter upon their generous
unfortunate accident on Tuesday, con -
Miss llamsay of LaVansted is the donations at the weekly band con -
The water in the boiler was not heat Certs, There will be a concert in the
ing just as fast as Mr. Armstrong de- guest of Miss Amy Johns. ( park next Sunday evening at 8.15
sired and he undertook to throw Mr. and Mrs, Milo Snell spefit BRliNGs ifoxre BRIDE.
what he thought was coal oil on the Tuesday in London.
fire. What he used was gasoline, the Mr. and Mrs. J, G. Cochrane were Cadet Edgar Homey and bride,
flames of which flared out. Mr. Arm-. in London, Kitchener Oast week. arrived in town last week from over -
Strong was badly, burned about the l Miss pearl Broderick of London seas. Mn Homey is a son of Mr. and
face and along one arm. ; is visiting with M Broderick. Mrs. Hy. Homey of town. He enlist
+ " LADY FROM 1DIl OVBNING ed Petrolia where he was working at
RESCUES I, Miss Muriel Nicholson is visiting the time. For fifteen months he was
While at Grand Bend on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Mack a stretcher bearer in France. He
Mr. Edward Taylor of town rescued a I Mrs. A. F. Passmore of Toronto,' later transferred to the Flying Corps
young lady from drowning. The is visiting her sister, Mrs. F_W.Glad He was married in England and was
young lady was :bathing in the river ' man. taccompanied home by his wife.
opposite •the pier when she got be- I Miss Ethel Day, of London, is vis- CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
gond her depth and began to strug-, iting her parents, Mr_ and Mrs. .L.
gle in the water. Several eye wit- pay, The following clipping was taken
wardne.s Tayloetd who wasfor p at11the end of I Mrs. J'. Broderick and daughter from the Winnipeg Evening Tribune
the, pier in his bathing suit plunged' Marjorie spent the week -end in God- Of July 7th:
erich_ ' Mr. and Mrs. James Fyfe, 152
'nto the water and swam over to ^ Sherbroke St., celebrated their gol-
where ,the victim had gone under.' Mrs. F'rauk Mallett and daughter den wedding Sunday, with a dinner
He succeeded in making the rescue Miss Violet of London are •visiting
and kept the lady afloat until assis-' in town. "
tante 'arrived in a, canoe. Mrs. Coates of Edmonton and Miss
Vera. Cox of Leamington visited MTs.
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J. Elston last week.
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Headquarters For Hot
Weather Supplies
PERFECTION OIL
iTOVES AND 1EW
PROCESS OIL STOVES
AND OVENS.
3 Burner New Process $22.00
4 Burner New Process $32.00
3 Burner New Perfection $22.00
4 Burner New Perfection $26.00
Ovens $6.00; wicks 30c.
Other makes of stoves from $2.00 up.
Rubber Hose 15c per foot.
Lawn Mowers $8.50.
Hammocks from $3.75 up.
Screen Doors $2,00 complete.
Screen windows 45 cents.
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Fishing Tackle.
Base Ball Supplies.
Plumbing and Tinsmithing
Let us Estimate your Job.
Heaman's Hardware
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. • ORIENTATION
He was •a "character" who had
.given the parish much trouble/ one
way and another. The rector meeting
Iliin gUiet and thoughtful in the
PALL WHEAT COMPETITION
ICIRHTON AGRIC. SOCIETY
The following are the names of
the prize winners and score in the
standing fall wheat crop competition
conducted by the Kirkton Agricul-
tural Society.
lst prize Wm. Ratcliffe 98 points
2nd prize Jas. More 94% points
3rd prize' Wm. Denham 941/2 points
-4th prize David Roger 931/2 points
5th prize P. Madge & Son 93 points
6th prize Walter Gowans 921/2 points
7th prize David Hazlewood 921/:1 "-
30 fields were entered in the con-
test and were judged by A. Forester
of Markham who stated that some
of the fields of wheat were the best
he had ever seen.
BORN
PEARCE—In Hay township, on July
the 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Pearce, a daughter.
HARDY—At Pope, Man., on July
12th, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Hardy, a
son.
ARMSTRONG—In Exeter on Tues-
day July 22nd to Mr. and Mrs
Wm. H. Armstrong, a daughter,
(Ellen Loraine).
DIED
CARRICK—In Clinton, on July llth,
Albert Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Carrick, in his 15th year.
SPACKMAN—In Bayfield, on July
the 14th, Laving Gramm, wife of
Mr. James Spackman, aged 63
years.
TROYER—In Hay township on July
16th Mrs EIiza Jane Troyer, aged
The fall wheat in this section has
been mostly garnered hi. The fall
wheat is the heaviest crop to be har-
vested and most farmers report a
fair yield. Sonic. report extra good
results. The spring grains have not son Verne leave this week to spend
done so well owing to the drought..their holidays in Muskoka. EXETER TEAM BEATEN
The straw is very short, the short- The James St. Sunday School will
est in many years. Hay was a splen- hold their annual picnic at Grand
did crop and Was gathered in in good Bend on Wednesday next, July 30th.
condition. The root yield is not so Miss Blanche Senior leaves for
promising. The potato yield will be Kitchener Thursday morning where
light. A good soaking rain will help she will spend a few holidays.
the potatoes very materially. Gar-
den stuff is all backward. Pasture is Mrs. C. Smith and two children first game was 9 no 6. in favor of
suffering and in some cases hay is have returned to Windsor after vis- Ailsa Craig and the second game
being fed to milkers to keep up the • iting the former's mother, Mrs. John was 7 to 2. also in favor of Ailsa
flow. 'Snell. Craig. Czar Harness pitched one of
PEACE DAY IN EXETER Miss Lucille Pybus of Chiselhurst the games and G. Hanlon the other
is visiting at the home of her grand- O. Truemtter caught both games.
Saturday was "Peace Day" the day parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pass- Ailsa Craig will play the return
the citizens have looked forward to more., game in Exeter next Tuesday even -
for many months past. It was a day Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Wm. Bakering. Both teams will be reittfgame
by stronger men and .the
game
for celebration. The holiday was rig left this week for Hargrave, Man., should prove an interesting one for
igly observed in town, all places of I and Mr. Newton Baker for Arden, ball fans. Come out and encourage
11 Ian., the players with a good crowd.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McKay and
twin daughters who visited at the THRIFT IN THE SCHOOLS
former's home in Exeter North have In the schools of Canada alone the
returned to their home in Detroit. War Savings campaign is frought
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Harvey and with great possibilities and already
family left the forepart of the week the returns show that splendid pro -
for Grand Bend where they will gress is being made What has been
spend a few weeks at Killarney Cot- done in the schools of the United
tage. States is a fair indication of what
Mr. and Mrs. A. Spencer and two
Children have reuxned after visiting
in Hamilton for a few days.
Dr. and Mrs. G. F. Rouiston and
at the Fort Garry Hotel. They have
been in Manitoba for 32 years,coming
here from Exeter, Ont. They raised
a family of 11 children, all of whom
are living. They have 27 grand child-
ren and four great grand children
Several members of the family ser -
ed overseas." Mr. Fyfe is a brother
of Mrs. A. E. Neil of Lumley, R.R.No.
1, Hensel).
AT AILSA CRAIG.
The Exeter Junior ball team mo-
tored to Ailsa Craig Saturday after-
noon where they received their first
defeat this season. The boys played
a double header. The score of the
business being closed. The ringing
of the church bells for a while dis-
turbed the tranquility of the morn-
ing, but nothing further transpired
to molestthe peaceful atmosphere
that hung over the village. Anything
and everything that would help to
make the day lively and memorable
that was exciting, entertaining or at-
tractive
ttractive was not found in town.Those
that could visited other places that
were showing some signs of life. A
band concert was ;need in the park
and was attended `by a fair crowd.
The day was 1exceedingly hot.
SOLD AS SLAVE AT ' ' •
MISSIONARY CONVENTION
Miss Gertie Short left Tuesday ev-
ening for Brandon where she has ac -
PRAISE
We have praises for the roses when
they're blooming white and red
.And we've praises for the blue skies
that are bending overhead,
The dog beside our doorway is a good
dog we declare,
And we praise his gentle 'manner
with the children romping there
We praise the trees above us just as.
loudly as we can,
We have praise for all that's living
but we've little praise for man.
We never think we're foolish when
we praise the naming sun,
Or tell in tones exultant just: how
fast a horse can run;
The beauty of the -landscape le a joy
were duicic to tell,
And we never see the blemish on the
violets in the dell,
We overlook the ugly little faults itt
nature's plan,
it's different when we're talking
of a living fellow -man:
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Butler and
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Perkins mo-
tored to Brantford, Hamilton and
Niagara Falls for the week -end -re-
turning Monday evening.
Mr. Gordon Taylor has returned
to town after visiting in Toronto and
Shakespeare. He will Leave for'De-
troit in a few days where he has ac -
But
We
For
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have praises for the roses ant/
the singing of the birds,
the living things about us• we
have many kindly words,
we pass by friendly neighbors
with a slight and careless nod,
And we never think to praise them
till they're laid beneath the sod
Oh I sometimes get to wondering
where this custom queer began,
Of giving praise to roses and begrud-
ging praise to man?
—Edgar A. Guest.
DISTRICT NEWS
Keppel Disney, an old resident of
Goderich township, died July the 14
at the age of 76 years. He was a son
of the late Eli Disney of Holmesville
and had lived in this section all his
life, for the past 35 years on the
farm on which he died on the Huron
Road.
Mr. Grant Beaton, son or the late
Thos. .Beaton, and a Clinton Public
School and Collegiate boy has just
recently written on his final Medical
examinations in the Medical College,
Winnipeg, carrying off the Gold Med-
al for the best standing in the five
years course and the Gold Medal in
obstretrice. He also won a prize for
highest standing in surgery, trying
with two others, and also a prize tor
case reports in hospital work. He is
at present supplying for a Doctor
may be done in the schools of Canada MacLeod, Alberta, who is ill. !Mir.
In the schools of New York there is Beaton was formerly principal of the
said to be a little over 750,000 child- Zurich Public school.
ren. During; the period, December
1917 to January 31, 1919, no less
than $5,446,000 worth of War Sav-
ings and thrift stamps were sold in
these schools, which means slightly
On Thursday night of last wet
barns of Mr. Win. Rathwell of Stan-
ley, were completely destroyed by
fire along with contents, including eg-
more than $7 for each child bout 50 tons of hay, some pigs, gaso-
The Thrift campaign in the schools line engine, cream separator, harn-
cepted a position as teacher at the cepted a position. of the Dominion will produce 100 i ess, etc., The fire was first notified
Brandon Indian Institute. Miss Shbrtffold• in results. Every child should about 11 o'clock, but it spread so'
Miss Florence Passmore has re- be enrolled in the war savings army. quickly that any attempt to save the
recently graduated from the Method -1 turned home after spending several Parents should see to this. It will building was useless. The origin of
ist Training school at Toronto. She months in the West. She was accom- discipline the child in thrift, providebene- the fire is a mystery. It was insured
returned home last week afar' being panied home by her little nephew, i with a good investment and in the Hay Mutual Co., which will.
three weeks in attendance at the Master Harry Duguid of Vancouver, fit the' country. I partly cover the loss. But, as the
great missionary exposition at Col- B. c
umbus, Ohio. While at Columbus, cost of building material is high the
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Miss Short had many unique sips/- Dr. Ferguson, wife and two childinsurance money cannot replace the
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fences. In conversation with an Am- en of Pontiac, Mich., visited Ilii.. fine building burned.
and Mrs. Chas. Snell during the past
week. Mrs. Snell returned with them
to Pontiac where she will visit for a
short time.
Dashwood FIRE AT GODEJIIICIL
erican lady the visitor thought it
must be so interesting to live in Can-
ada among the Eskimos. Another
was surprised that Canadians could
stand the warm climate of Ohio see- Two rinks of Exeter bowlers are
ing they came from such a cold in London this week attending the
country. Miss Short took part in a W.O.B.A. tournament. The rinks are
pagent representing South Africa W. Rivers, R. Mawhinney, R. N.
During a demonstration represent- Rowe, and C. B. Snell, skip; W. W.
ing the slavery days of the black peo- Taman, W. J. Heaman, R. N. Creech
ple, Miss Short was led to the block and R. G. Seldon skip.
and auctioned off to the highest bid- •
der. The exposition covered over one, OVER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
hundred and twenty-five acres of FOR BOGS,
land and there were exhibits from
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Miss Dora Kraft visited with her A burning stable behind the Col -
parents over Sunday. borne Hotel endangered an entire
The _ Misses Ramsay of Hyde Park, city block of frame stores and dwell -
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pree- ings, and drove a score of guests
from the hotel until the flames were
controlled. Damage to the extent of
$2,000 was caused partly covered •
by insurance. The stable is owned by
John McLeod, proprietor of the hot-
el, and was completely destroyed.
Contents of stores in the block
adjoining the hotel were hurriedly
thrown into the streets, and for a
almost every mission station of the Hogs this week brought the fancy K. Goetz. time the flames threatened to sweep
globe. price of $23.25 a cwt. Mr. George Mr. and Mrs. Sinnot, of London, the block. The hotel was only slight
REMEMBERED BY CLASS MATES Armstrong of Usborne brought in a were visitors in town over the holt- ly damaged. Origin of the blaze has
shipment of 19 hogs for which he j day• not been discovered. Horses in the
ON EVE OF DEPARTURE received a cheque for $1009.00. J Mr. Melvin Guenther of Tavistock stable were taken out before the
visited with his parents over Sunday flames reached them.
ter.
Pte. William Musser returned
last week from overseas.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kleinstiver,
Mrs. P. Mclsaac and Mr. M. Mclsaac
spent the week -end in Yale, Miele
Dr. and Mrs. Detwiler of London
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J.
Prior to leaving town for Hamilton BOWLERS VISIT AILSA CRAIG
Miss Grace Baird was made the rec-
ipient of a snap -shot album by the Several Exeter bowlers motored
members of the Willing Workers to Ailsa Craig Tuesday evening and
took part in a tournament. The
bowlers mixed with the Craig play-
ers. Mr. DeJean was among the for -
home of their teacher, Mrs. Amy and lunate ones to get inside the prizes.
spent a very pleasant evening in
LEAGUE AND PRAYER
music and games, after which re- SERVICE UNITE
freshments were served.in the course
of the program an address was read
by Miss K. Sanders and the presen-
tation made by Miss Loretta Brown
Following was the address:
To Miss. Grace Baird:
Dear Grace. -
Sunday School class of James street
S. S., of which she was a member.
The young ladies assembled at the
The Epworth League and prayer
services of James St. church will be
united and held on Wednesday ev-
ening of each week during the sum-
mer. At the Wednesday evening ser-
vice this week Misses Amy Shapton
and Lila Sanders will give a report
of Alma College Summer School.
We cannot express in words the
sorrow of our hearts at the thought LITTLE NEIGE DIES
of your leaving us. Good-byes are Mr. and Mrs. .W. S. Cole were in
(never pleasant things to say, and in'Liman on Thursday last attending
your case made harder because of the funeral of Iittle Helen McComb,
surra
the sweet memories that surround of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Mc -
61 years, 2 months and 22 days. I your life and presence with us. We Comb, aged four years and seven
your teacher and • associates in the months The deceased was a netts
GAISER—Tn Crediton, on July the
17th, Madeline Brown, relict of
the late Adam Gasser aged 91
years, 3 months and 19 days.
DOME RINK
Dancing FRIDAY NIGHT. Five
piece orchestra.
General Admission, dance Sc.
PIc ru1tlF:S
Don't fail to see
NORMA TAL1SfADGE
and
street one eeoreiing said, :"I - was very
glad to see you at the prayer Mt
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last night, John,"
Replied John, "Oh, that;s Where
T was then."-•.Olightyi London.
ROBERT 'MARRON
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THE 1it�1SING LINA
Popular stars of Tntollerance, and Mrs. Amy, Teacher.
1-Iearts.of the 'World, etc. . Miss Gladys Harvey, Pres.
Admission 20c. Miss 'Alma Harding, Secty.
class felt we could not say farewell • of Mrs. Cole. She had been ailing
without giving you something that for about three weeks with tonsol-
would remind you of the happy hours itis, other complications setting in.
spent with us here and we ask of you
to accept this album, a small gift! APPOINTED MANAGER
in itself, but behind a larger thing,
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the expression of our love. We pray
in your new surroundings our Ilias- j Rev. and Mrs. Martin of London,
ter and Friend Jesus may continue , and son Mr. .Mex Martin, now of
to bless you. We shall follow you Kitchener, spent the afternoon of
with our love and prayers and may Peace Day with Mr. and Mrs. F. W.
other „girls feel the influence of your Gladman. Mr, Alex Martin who has
life., and that His rich blessings and been with the Consolidated Rubber
presence may be with you every day Co., for some years has recently been
Signed on behalf of the class appoints manager of the company's
• large tire factory at Kitchener at a
handsome salary. His many friends
in Exeter will be pleased to know
of h19 success in the business world.
WHY YOU SHOULD BAKE WITH
"Manitoba's Best"
The equal of any Flour on.
Canadian market to -day.
Made from High Grade Hard Wes-
tern Wheat.
the
Modern milling and
behind it.
Makes wonderful bread, of which.
you'll he justly proud. Many praises
from our customers prove it.
If you can buy better at home,
why use outside flour?
Our other grades "Model"
"Welcome" are. excellent flour
give marvellous results.
You'll never know till you give
them a trial.. Let your next order be
Exeter flour.
experience
and
and
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