HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1920-2-12, Page 1V4 I TY-SECON D YEAR-- No. 2268
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j hue of $50 and casts imposed.
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when` several witnesses were exam -
w t = toed. Mr. I. R. Carling conducted the
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We invite you to come and inspect our New Spring Wall.
Papers. The prices are very moderate. Beautiful Tapestry Papers
for Halls and Living -Rooms. Dainty Stripes and Floral Designs for
Bedrooms. Also many lines of good papers at low prices for Kit-
chens, Washable Papers for Bath -rooms.
Men's Hea.v.. - Coat Sweaters
We place on sale this week five dozen Men's Heavy Sweater
Coats, in a popular range of colors. Sizes up to 44. Worth up to
$7.50 each. To cleartat $4.95. each.
First Arrival of Ladies'` and Misses Suits, Coats and
Dresses for Spring
We have just placed in stock our first shipment of Ladies' and
Misses' Suits, Coats and Dresses for Spring. This is one of the finest
ranges of cloths and styles we have ever shown. Prices moderate. "-
Ladies' and Misses' Dresses
We -would call particular attention to the fact that we now
carry a large stock of all -wool, Serge and Silk and Crepe -Dresses in
a beautiful range of styles at wonderfully reasonable prices.
Sale Lasts Till the End of Week
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Mr.' J.. G. Stanbu.rr'y for the defend:-
ant.
efend»ant. After heat tti$ several witnesses
the first day, the , court was ad-
journed for a week for the purpose
of sending away portions of the car-
cass to be examined. -
The court was" again resumed on
Thursday, February 5th when sev-
eral witnesses Were again called and
after hearing all the evidence the
Magistrates .reserved their decision -
until Tuesday of - this week.
.� After giving the. decision of the
f court, Magistrate llawirens pointed
=lout that the l3oartl of Health should
take some proceedure to have meat
reel examined'at the lime of killing.
The following letters had mach to
do with the deal/eon of the Magis-
trates. The first is as sent by Mr.
- Hawkins to the Veterinary Director-
= General et Ottawa, and the other is
the reply.
1Jseter, Ont., Jan. 31,
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Frederick Torrance, Esq.,
Veterinaey :Director General,
Ottawa, Canada.
Enclosed and the two reports
from Veterinary Surgeons regarding
the ease of a steer that had been
- slaughtered on the 15 day of De-
cember last. When slaughtered, an
abscess the size of a large football Shortly after"arriving here he was
was found on the liver, and while taken ill. He was 32 years and 27
the insides were being tai:•e;l out o d. The remains will be taken
days I
cr b asst, the taus. running over the to the west and are awaiting the
carcass, and the puss had a very arrival of an uncle from the west.
disagreeable odor.
Two Veterinaries not appointed
by the Board -6f Health, were called
in by the butcher and they con-
demned the meat. The Board of
Health was never notified. The far-
mer who sold the beast to the but-
cher, took the carcass home to the
farm, but aid not destroy it. The far-
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remote front the neat of the lesion.',
We are in receipt of information
to the effect that, in the case in
question, the abscess was opened anis
pus was permitted to splash. or 'ran
clown over the remainder of the car-
cass. Had this occurred in an in-
spected establishment it would have
been immediately-, condemned and
destroyed as being unfit for food.
I am enclosing a copy of the
Meat and Canned Foods Act and
would call your attention. to sub-
section D, ,of Section 7, of the Reg-
ulations (page 17) in which you
will notice that; "No carcass or
parts thereof entering into the pro-
duction of food shall be allowed to
come in contact with. anything that
will contaminate or deteriorate
them."
I have the honor to be, Sir;
Your. Obedient Servant,
F. Torrance,
Veterinary Director -General
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Stock ;=Taking Prices
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For !One week.
Look down the List.
Perfection Oil Heaters, Reg. 6.50
for $5.85
Perfection Oil Heaters, Reg. - 7.5 0,
for $6.75
New Process Oil Heaters,
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8.50 for tY
New Process Oil Heaters, Rggular
-"12.00 for (. $10.80
Perfection Oil Heater Wielts, 35o
and 45c.
New Process Heater Wicks'
These Heaters will - be higher
next fall.
Liquid Veneer 25e for 19e.
Liquid Veneer 50c for 88c.
SPRUSTEC FLOOR. MOPS, Regular $1.00 for 75c,
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DUSKILL FLOOR MOPS, Regular $1.50 for ..<..... ............ $1.05
A11 Mitts and Gloves have advanced 33 1-3 per cent. This week
10 per cent. off.
MADZA ELECTRIC BULBS this week only 25, 40 & 50 watts, 30c.
SANITARY CLOSETS ...,..
Chemical $1.11 and $1.50 per een
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DIED IN MICHIGAN - J
Word was received in town that
Dr. Porter Hitchcock liad died of in-
fluenza, while attending Ann Arbor
School. Dr. Hitchcock is a son-in-
law of Dr. Ferguso.., of z eeteate,
Mich., the latter being a brother to
Mrs. 0. B. Snell, . of town.. Mrs.
Hitchcock's -maiden name. -was Dor-
othy Ferguson.
DIED WHILE VISIT1L G EXETER.
CALLED► TO SARNIA.
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Mrs. Robert •Gillies was called to
Pt.Huron on Saturday owing to the
serious illness of her, uta „titer, Mr.
Thomas ,naylor, who was suffering.
from. influenza. Mr. Taylor passed l evening attending the Seai w. U-�> .-
away on Sunday. Mr. Gillies also London Hockey match. .Se:tfortit won.'
7to6.
Mr. James Lawson is seelously LE
at his Immo on Main street. Hie
many friends hope for his speedy re-
covery.
Messrs. Wilfred Mack and Weller
.Harness were in London, TueedeY'
ceived word fetal a nephew of bis,
Arthur Hall, of Hamilton, had died:
of the effects of the• "flu."
.D +W FROM THE oFli(L"
On Tuesday' the citizens of 'Exeter
received the sad news that Mr. David
Roes bad died at hie home. in Sarnia
from pneumonia, following influen-
za, Mr. Ross is a son-in-law of Mr.
William. Rivers, of town and left
here about two years ago for Sarnia.
He was taken ill with the "fin," but
on Thursday of last week lie felt
well enough to go down street when
he tok a chill and pneumonia devel-
oped. Miss Irene Rivers lett here
Saturday to assist her sister, who,
we understand:, is also ill. The de-
ceased was about•32 years of age.
He was a son of Mrs. E. A. Ross, cat
Winnipeg. About seven years ago
he was married to Miss May Rivers,
of town, who together with two
small ebIldren, survive. Besides his
A sad death occurred in town on
Mondayofthis week when Mr. John
Edgar A. Sims, who has been visit-
ing for a short time with his uncle,
Mr. Frank Sims, died from - the
effects of influenza. Mr. Simms, to-
gether with his another, Mrs. John
Sims, of Snowflake, Man., came east
in the interests of his health, having
disposed of his farm in Manitoba.
PLAY AT liRHTON
A play entitled "The Matrimonial
Exchange" will be given in Aberdeen
Hall, Kirkton, on Friday, February
20, 1920, under the auspices of the
young people of S. S. No. 3, .Plug -
town. To commence at 8 o'clock,
"extra music furnished." Admission
35c; children 20c. Proceeds for the
Armenian Relief.
INCOME TAX.
During the present year single
men will be taxed on incomes. of
$600 and over; married men $1,500
and over. It is -believed that the Gov-
ernment intends raising this assess-
ment during the present year to
$700 for single men and $1,700 for
married men.
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FORM.Elt IL S. TEA0HER DIES
Much regret was felt in town when ter survive, Mrs. E. Dignan and
it was learned this. Miss Irene Frill- Mrs. W. Martin, of town and Mrs.
ham, of Goderich, a teacher in. the French, of Wetaskiwtin. One sister,
Mrs- French, of Oshawa, also sur -
Collegiate Institute, Eortand a vines The remains are being brought
former teacher of the,oioExeter H. S. to Exeter, accompanied by Mrs.
hie died. an Monday, following the French and little son. Mr. E. Dignan
on
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sent about'on eri rmeet
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• claims to have s f operation Toronto to
mei effect o p p left Monday for
week Ia,ter,. portions of the mea to Saturday. The deceased who was in them. It is expected. they will arrive
and claims
and London to beo an stab d, her 25th year was a popular and this (Wednesday? evening and the
and claims to have letters stating well-known young lady. For the past funeral (private)eawill be held the
that the meat of the animal (outside two years she was on the staff of the then homeal Mr.Dignan from of the liver) is fit for .human eon:. Collegiate as commeraiai specialist_ day' at 2-30 p.m
sumptlone .and en e ;,,;b e accordingly
She was tile eldest- claai�.glite.r oil. mi.,
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had' a right to sell, and did sell the and Mrs. W. 0. Pridham, of coder-' Ili LATE ham, phi IIt364Ia
meat for consumption. ichand besides the bereaved par
To clear up the rumand
that'were eats, one son and two brothers sur After an illness of about five
afloat and to stop further sale of vine, ionths the spirit of Mrs. William
the meat the Board of Health took wey took it's flight en Thursday,
upthematter and is investigating in Fe"hruary 5th, 1920, and one of Exe-
iDI�D IN LOND(DN ter's+ quiet, unassuring, yet noble, i ,
Court for the good of the Public On Tuesday of this week the re- three in a row and if they can .tech,
Health. women passed from the scene of ac- ``I this up they winl bs hard to beat.
From this Tetter and the reports mains of the late James Clarke, of tion. Mrs. Howey had been suffering) this all kept up the zetght till the end
of the Veterinaries enclosed, would London, were brought to Exeter and from inward trouble and on ilae 5th and were right after the puck and
you consider this sheat fit for con- and were taken to Elimville, where of December last was taken to Lon- are a god bunch of losers. The
sumption, and would the carcass of service was held in the church, con- don where she underwent an oper- Exeter line-up was. goal, Rivers; e
an animal in such a condition be ducted by Rev. Mr. resident
y. The ation. She recovered sufficiently- to ( defence, Stock; -u 1, defence, C.. Wells;
allowed to pass as fit in a public deceased had been a resident in Lon- be able to be brought hone, but for I center, Senior r wing, W. Biro 5,
abattoir? don for a. number of years and Pas- weeks has been in a critical condi- L ming, L ells.
An early reply would be in the sed away at the home of his son, tion. Mrs. Howey was born in Us -
interest of the Public Health and we Charles. He had been ailing for borne township and with the -ex- CLINTON COlrLN�x TO ]�NETER,
would be greatly obliged_ some time. Besides his son Charles, ception of about two years spent in Yours truly, two daughters survive, one in iron- London shortly after her marirage' it is arranged to Have the fast:
Hawl�ins eoiiver and one in Detroit. The de to Mr. Howey, her life has been Clinton 0. H. A. team to come he
ceased was 68 years of age. Mrs. spent in this community. Her mai- se for
Friday night. This is first team
Clarke, whose maiden name was
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Joseph den name was Hannah Harvey, in Clinton and we want to see what
Ottawa; Feb. 4, 1J20. Mary Ann Ca:mm, predeceased her aged 63. years and 19 days. She is chances Exeter has to enter a .cane
Husband about 35 years ago. Messrs. survived by' her bereaved husband, in the O.H.A. We have a neat team
Mr. Jos. Hawkins, J.P., Thomas and William. Clarke, of Us- three sons and one daughter, viz., now and should give Clinton the
Exeter, Ontario.- borne are brothers and Mrs. Wesley Wesley S. Howey, of town; Melville
Sir: gonia* et their lives and we are loon -
Sawyer, of Vancouver, are sisters. Mills of St. Marys and Mrs. William . J of Cereal, Alta.; Elmo H., who in g fora real battle. We have lots
brothers and its pretty well
TRANSFERRED TO TRII WEST
Mr. A. E. Kuhn, the genial man-
ager .of the Canadian Bank of Co:o'i-
merce in town, has received word
that he has been transferred to a
branch at Kerrobert, Sask., end
leaves for that place about the first
of the month. Kerrobert is a thrive
ing western town of about 1,100 -
population, 220 miles N. W. ' :of
Moosejaw. Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn have
made nta1Y friends in town, wbo -
while -regretting their departure will.
wish for ahem every success in the
West. .
HOCKEY
The town .league played 2 more
games on Wednesday evening last.
The Clerks and the 1.0.0.13'. were the
winners. The first game with. the I.
0.0.F.. war borne dandy, the 1.0.0.F.
=then, --,r h. s- 7� .t.l of r"iii- tontine ri_ It w:�c a n rd 'onset
nipeg, alae survives..'file latter is t game and both teams put all their
on hit way here for the funeral_ The strength to the game. The th it
remains will be brought to Exeter have a well-balanced team, every
and it m expected they will arrive Yuen sit the team playing a
Friday morning_ The bereaved have wonder-
fen-'-' "
ay:a e.c. Jack' eautlanit was the
the sympariiy of many friends best, Jack worked wonderful, he
MRS. WILLIAM HOWARD back -checked the Bankers off their
feet. The Bankers depend too much
I311 LI* THE WEST on Stock, who was watebed by the
On Saturday last, word was re -whole 1.O.O.F. team and very seldom
ceived from W'etaskiwin, Sask., that got away. It is going to be a real
Mrs. William Howard bad died at ft ish before the race is over. If the
the home of her daughter, less. Vic- players only,, realize that this is to
tor French, following an illness from develop hockey players and not
pneumonia,. Word had previously sore heads they might play batter -
been received that she was in ser- hockey and would have more friends.
ions condition. Mrs. Howard went Everybody can't ,win and we•always
West last June to visit her daughter. found that the losers had as much.
Her maiden name was Lucy Palmer, fun as the winners. The same two
her age being - 71 years and 11 teams play again on. Wednesday -
andcame. Slie s born at Brighton night. The I.O.O.P. and the Bankers
and to Exeter when a young and the School and the- Clerks. The
girl where she was married to the score of the I.O,O.F. and the Bankers,
Late William Hoiv. rd. Three lough- was 6--4. By periods was 2-1 in
each period far three periods. The - -.
last one the Bankers got 2.
The School and the Clerks game
was a little more one-sided. The
Clerks winning, but the school stuck
to it and worked hard but were up
against the team that is in the lead,
and are going very strong. The
school expects to be much. stronger
for Wednesday and intended to give
the Clerks a touch harder game.
EXETER BEATS TIENSALI+
A picked team of the town league ,
played' Hensel]. on Thursday night
and Exeter won by a large
score. Exeter played a wonderful
game. There combination , was too
cinch for Hensaii. They' came down
SLIGHTLY IMPROVED.
The condition of Mr. Newton Ba-
lzer of town, has been. the Subject of
much anxiety for his many friends
during the past week. Mr. Baker has
been suffering from peritonitis and.
has been in a most critical condition
but last reports state. that he was
slightly improved. Dr.H.Williams, of
London, was called in consultation
with Dr. Hyndman on Saturday last.
It was thought then that there was
slight chances of recovery. His
friends hope for his recovery.
Hocke... Match
At Exeter
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Friday. Feb.
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I beg to acknowledge the receipt . THE LATE Wee. O'BRIEN.
of your leter of January 31st, to NIr. William O'Brien passed away
which was attached a declaration, on the 3rd concession of Hay town -
Veterinarians,
by Drs. Sweet and Vining, ship on Saturday last at the age of
Veterinarians, regarding the con- 66 years and 5 months. The decea-
damnation of a carcass of beef ex- sed had been a sufferer for many of Hensall; Mrs. Robert Down, of
,mined by them, which carcass was Flaxcombe, and Mrs. Robert Wilson,
said to have been slaughtered on or years from rheumatism and lately of Manitoba. The funeral (private)
about the 15tH day of December last. th of
In reply to your inquiry I may say
that after careful consideration of
your letter, I would point out that
it is extremely hard to pass judge-
ment on a condition such as you de-
scribe, yet were such condition to be
found in au Establishment, under
inspection, the carcass would be
held and a further examination be
made. A very particular examina-
tion would be made as to whether
or not the abscess on the liver was
in any way connected with steelier
abscesses on other parts of the in-
testines or carcass. The condition
of the lympli'4ie glands would be
very carefully gone into and special
examination made with a view to
determining whether or not the con-
dition wound was septicaemia. If
this latter were the case the carcass
spent some time overseas and Miss.
Beatrice at home. Four
four sisters also survive: Charles,
Harvey, Thomas and J. S., of Exeter
and Wesley H., M.P.P., of Flax -
ameba, Sask; Mrs. John Tucker, of
Usborne; Mrs. Richard Blatchford,
had been bothered with his heart.
He was able to be around e. day
his death, when he was stricken;
with apoplexy and passed away. Mrs.
O'Brien pre -deceased him several
years ago. The deceased was born
on the homestead and spent all his
life there. He is survived by one
daughter and one son, Mrs. John
Northcott, of Hay, and Bert at home.'
Two sisters and one brother also sur-
vive; viz., Mrs. H. E. Huston, of
Exeter, and Mrs. James'Gould, of
Stratford and a brother, John D., -
of Spokane, Wash. The funeral was
held Tuesday to the. Exeter cents-�
tery, conducted by Rev. Dr. Medd.
was held. on Saturday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. Dr. Medd' and as-
sisted by Rev. S. W. Muxworthy, of
Forest.
DEATH OF MRS. CHAS. CANN.
Another of Exeter's esteemed res- i
iitents passed away quite suddenly,
on Sunday in' the person. of Mrs.
would be unquestionably condemned. Charles Cann, aged 57 years, 7
The description contained in your months and 18 days. Mrs. Cann was,
Teter, together with the affidavit of I in her accustomed health until Fri -
the Veterinarians would be sufii- ! day when she took to her bed. The
cleat to reasonably warrant one in . news of her death came as'a shock
being suspicious of the matter in Ito her many friends. Mrs. Cann's
question and -a very careful exam- I maiden name was Mary Ann Coultis.
bastion would be required to be She :was born in lTsbornne and was
made before the oa.rcass would be i a, resident of that township until a-
safely passed for food. i bout seven years ago, when the fare- -
With reference to your statement, ily moved to Exeter. One son and
that the inner claims that he sent'.
'five daughters Survive: Orval, of
portions of the meat to Toronto and Tisborne; Mrs. George Dunn, of Ils-
London to be examined, and claims
to have received a report that the
.neat was fit for food, based on this
borne; Mrs. John Passmore, of Han-
sen; Mrs. Ed. Ferguson, of Science
Hill; Mrs. James Earl, of Zion and
examination Or analysis, I would, Blanche at twine. Three brothers
say that such analysis would be of , and six sisters also survive; William
very little or no value whatever, as' I Coultis, of Toronto; henry and Eli
it is impossible for any Pathologo-; of town; Mrs. S. Miils, of Toronto;
:ist or Histologist to take. a small Mies S. Clarke, of London; Mrs. Wm.
portion of meat and determine any Clarke, of Winchelsea, Mrs' John
Wag by the aid of the nneroseope, Hinds, and Mrs. kyle, of Exeter, and
and pass judgernent as to its fitness Mrs. - Laukitt, near St. Marys. The
' for 'food. Itis report must be based funeral was held oft 'I'ueenay, ser -
on the condition found in the whole vice being field in Maio street church.
carcass,' and not upon the exareina- d,ondaictc'd by Rev. Dr. Medd, and
tion of a small portion, which 11ev. Yalland.
t Might be taken from a part unite
of players and are looking .for a
good crowd as costs
to get a team like Clinton.
Remember the night FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 3.Sth. Game called. at
8.15 sharp.
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School
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IT IS A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT TO
TAKE A FLOUR AS GOOD AS MODEL AL-
WAYS WAS AND MAKE IT AS.MUCH BETTER
AS IT IS NOW.
WHAT MODEL HAS DONE Fteee OTHERS
IT WILL DO FOB: YOU.
WANTED—WHEAT, OATS AND P• eRLFl1'.
WE NAPE TRYING TO ANTICIPATE Y'0171
WANTS AND HAVE A GOOIp SUPPLY Ole
FEED.
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