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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1927-10-13, Page 1BXJKTER TIMES, ESTABLISHED 1878 I AMALGAMATED •XHTER ADVOCATE, ESTABLISHED 1887/DMOEMBER l«t. 19X4 EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 13th, 1927 FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR, No. 2805 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiro Fall House-Furnishings I- New patterns for Fall in Linoleums Oilcloths, Congo- leums, Linoleum & Axminster Rugs. We also have a large stock . of window blinds, curtainpoles curtain materials, wall-paper etc. Get our prices on Congoleum and Lin­ oleum Rugs before buying. *1 SURPRISE PARTY On Monday evening a surprise party -was held nt* the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Shaptomon the 3rd concession of Stephen Tp., the oc­ casion being the 33rd wedding an­ niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Shapton. About thirty, of the- neighbors and friends were’ present and after a yery sociable ’.evening the ladies brought forth their baskets filled with, dainty refreshments. Every­ one had a very1 jolly time. DEED IN PARKJHLL Mr, Robert Keys, a resident of Parkhill, died Sunday, aged 72 years. The deceased was a former resident of Stephen Township, hav- moved to Parkhill about 20 years ago. He has not been in the best of health for a number of years.- He is • survived by his bereaved widow, whose maiden name wps Sarah Mawhinney,talso by two broth­ ers Thomas Keys,, of Stephen and John, of town. The remains were brought to Exeter Tuesday for in­ terment in the Exeter cemetery. YOUNG MEN SENTENCED Henry Bieber and Norman Pick­ ard, two young men from Hay Tp., who were recently arrested after breaking into a store at Zurich and who the same night broke into Jones & May and Southcott Bros, stores in td.wn.antrMcDonell’s;garage at Hensall', came, up before RMagis-* trate Reid, of Goderich on Saturday and Bieber was sentenced to two years at Kingston, penitentiary and Pickard from three tb six months at the Ontario Reformatory at Guelph. Constable Whitesides restored the on ATTEMPT TO WRECK THRESHING MACHINE What is beleived to be a deliber­ ate attempt to wreck Mr, Chester Gorvett’s threshing machine in Us­ borne was discovered recently while threshing was in progress on the farm of Horne Bros. The men hand­ ling the sheaves discovered two pieces of stick among the grain and later found a small piece of iron covered with a piece of binder can­ vas and wound about with’ straw. Had these not been discovered and passed through the ’ machine it un­ doubtedly would have been wrecked with possible bodily injury or fatal­ ity to some of the workers. Three years ago Mr, Gorvett’s machine was wrecked in a s’imiliar fashion. Con­ stable Whitesides has the- case in hand and has visited the neighbor­ hood and does not intend to drop the investigation until the matter is cleared up. ATTEND SHOWER IN LONDON An auto load from Exeter motor­ ed to London Monday, evening to attend a linen shower, for Miss Ida Wambold, bride-elect,, a former Ex­ eter young lady, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Dinney. The home was gay with autumn leaves, lighted pumpkins, black cats and witches, while the bay window was decorat­ ed with corn stalks. In the centre of .the room.jW^s. a ,tripod with camp fireA-and kettle/sandu.from the latter the guest of honor fished numerous presents of beautiful and costly lin- -en. At the conclusion of the even­ ing a dainty lunch was served. From the chandalier in the centre pretty streamers- decorated with black cats were strung to the various plates while in the centre of the table a large pumpkin was filled with grapes. The evening was one of ' merriment and- laughter. Among those present from Exeter were Miss H. Sweet, Mrs. T. Howald, Mrs. J. Ward, Miss E. M. Bowey and Miss M*. 'Quinton. ' Black Duchess Silk at $1.25 a yd 1 Web only black Duchess dress silk,"fine quality, 36 inches wide. Special October price only $1.25 a yard. COATS COATS COATS For Ladies, Missee and Children. We have an enormous stock of fall and winter coats at very attractive prices. JERSEY CLOTH DRESSES—-Very special for ladies at $8.50 eacji. Children’s flannel dresses, ages 2 to 14 years. Very smart styles. PHONE 32 lAHSUmOM GUIUULU guarantee Silk Crepe Bed Spreads at $3.95 This is a manufacturer’s clearing line of very fine quality silk crepe bed spreads, size 72 X 90 inches, colors rose, blue and gold would sell double this price. Clearing,.at only $3.95 each. N. Men’s Overcoats A lhtgfe assortment of * Navy Blue, Fancy Tweeds, Greys and other new shades wonderful values at $25.00 to $28.00, Men’s Overcoats at $15.00 About 30 good serviceable overcoats. All sizes up to 44 at $15 each. Boy’s Overcoats Our high grade youth’s and boy’s overcoats at medium prices are not surpassed in value anywhere. Bring in the boys and jit them out. Good school overcoats, all sizes at $5.00 a coat. PHONE 32 FOR FALL PAINTING INSIDE AND OUT, USE . LOWE BROS. PAINTS COVERS MORE AND LASTS LONGER For1 the Odd Job at clean-out Prices. 40 Cans VARNISH STAIN Regular 35c. for ,20c. a can 25 Cans ENAMEL, Regular 85c. for 00c.; Regular $1.50 for $1.00 20 quarts D. S. W. READY-MIXED PAINT 89c. to clear FLIT FLIT Destorys flies, etc. 50c and $1.25 a hot. - * St- .. " Johnson’s Floor Wax 75c. a lb. Liquid Wax 85c, $1.45 a bot. Cowe Ease Keeps flies off cattle, horses $1.00 per can ELECTRIC WAXER To Rent $2.00 per day QUEBEC HEATERS $20.00 up QUEBEC COOKS $40.00 Up Heaman’s Hardware & Paint Store “J Constable Whitesides restored stolen property Monday. DAY—SMALE The James St. scene of a quiet day morning at Miss Rhea- Smale and Mr. Arthur Day were united in marriage by Rev. D. McTavish. - The bride was gown­ ed in a silk crepe back satin dress, trimmed with rhinestones. Immea- lately after the ceremony they left for Croswell, M’ich., by motor, the bride travelling in a blue suedine coat trimmed with grey fur, blue silk crepe back satin dress trimmed with sand, blonde shoes and liose, hat to match. On their return they will reside on the groom’s farm on the London Rd, just south of Exeter recently purchased., from Mr. Knight. - to the .owners theparsonage was wedding on Satur- 10 o'clock, when EARN BURNED WHEN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING Reg. Mrs. McNicoI has moved into the hospital on Main St. recently fitted up by Mr. C. B. Snell. • Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart and Mrs. R. W. Fuke were in Toronto during the past week where they were Mrs. called owing to the death of Stewart’s father, Mr. Bennett. LATE GEORGE T. SNELL BIRTHS JMcNAUGHTON—-*In Usborne, on - October 5 th, tb Mr. and Mrs. L. McNaughton, a son. .43RIGG—On the Lake Road oh Tues­ day, Oct. 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ ward Grigg, a daughter. MARRIAGES j^AY-—SMALE—-At th® James St.. DEATHS EHLERS—-At Dashwood, on Thurs- I day, October 6thf Augusta, Weber, i beloved wife of Henry Hiilets, ag- | ed 68 years, 7 months and 6 days. FALLIS-—On the 21st concession of Stephen Tp., on October the 14th» Thomas Fallis, aged 70 years. ;xY—-SMALE—- At the James St.. IN MEMORIAM parsonage, bn Saturday, October! in Loving Memory Of Mrs. Wm. 8th, Rhea Ila Smale, daughter of Coward, who died two years ago oil8tli7 Rhea Ila Smale, daughter of the late Thdrnton Smale, to Arthur Day, both of Usborne Ly ReV. D. McTavish. Mf. the 12 th of Octobet Tp. I Gone but hot forgotten, The Family A PLAY ENTITLED “NEXT DOOR” put on by the Young People’s Guild of Elmwood Ave. Church, London will be given in the Opera House on Tuesday, October 18th, at 8.15 p.m. under the auspices of Caven church Guild. The play is an excellent one, absolutely clean and as clever as if can be in real fun. Orchestra will furnish music between acts. Admission: Reserved seats 55c.; Rush seats ,35c. Plan at Howey’s Drug Store. About 9 o’clock on Thursday night last the fmo bank barn of Mr. John Lnuie ot Lot 17, Con. 14, Us­ borne was struck by lightning • and completely destroyed, together with the whole season's crop, consisting of two days threshing of- grain, fod­ der, 20 pigs, a bull, a dog, a num­ ber of hens and the favorite pony, valued so much by the family. Mrs. Shute was the first to see the re­ flection and Mr. Shute, an.d son, Eber, were soon at the scene of de- stuction and every effort was made to save the perishing animals, but the flames had spread so rapidly that they only succeeded in saving the manure spreader and that only with a great deal of difficulty. The barn was 3 6x90 feet and was one ot the best in the neighborhood. Em­ bers from the fire blew to neighbor­ ing buildings and it was with diffi­ culty they were saved, one note­ worthy feature was the destruction of a large stump probably 50 rods away. The loss to Mr. Shute will be heavy, but it was partly covered by insurance. : • The plowing match will be held on the farm of Milton Luther, Usborne on Friday, Oct. 28tp. FOWL SUPPER St. Peter’s Evangelical-Lutheran 'congregation, Zurich, are giving a fowl supper in their ngw church shed, on Thursday,. October 20th. Supper served from- 5.30 to 9 p.m. A suitable program will be render­ ed after the supper. Admission, Adults 65c, children under 12 35c. Everybody welcome. Stephen, Exeter and Usborne Sun­ day School Convention in Main St. church, Exeter on October 26th. Re­ serve that date and come. The West Huron Teachers’ Con­ vention will be held in Exeter this week. The Thursday session will be followed by a banquet in Main St. church Thursday evening to which all teachers and ex-teachers of West Huron are invited. On Friday the teachers will go. to London to visit the schools of that city. . CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. John Shute and son take this opportunity of expressing their thanks to all those who Came to offer their assistance at the time of the. fire Which .destroyed their barn, etc. Especially Would Mrs. Shute thank the ladies who cable and stayed with her that night. We are Indeed grateful for the many kindnesses shown during Ken­ neth's recent illness and thk^ this means of thanking our friends one and all for sympathy, flowers, gifts abd help rendered during quarantine. “A friend in need friend indeed.” Mr. and Mrs. ton Mitchell and Kenneth. our is a Mil- : VISIT THE BATTLE FIELDS AND WAR CEMETERIES Following the account of last week Reeve W. D. Sanders this week gives a very interesting account of his visit along with Mrs. Sanders to the battle-fields and cemeteries of France and Mr Editor: Our visit to France .was very en- j 1 ' - • —..... joyable and interesting, •--- __g_ ~___ made all arrangements for our tour covered with heathsTthe^grounT al- of the battlefields with the Thos. together extends about two aci'est Cook & Sons Touring’ Co., we were The inscription on this monument relieved of all Hie responsibility of reads, ‘‘Here at Mount Sorrell, and travelling, which is incident to all on the line from Hoge to St Eloi; modes of travel especially in a the Canadian corps fought in the foreign country. We left London defense of Ypres, April to August, T”’” oa.u arrived at 1916. ” ~ " We Can Help You to See Better Our method of testing Is most plete and our prices moderate, flee hours 9,30 to 12 a.m. and to 5 p.m. Evening by appointment S, FITTON !, Phone 75w. OPTOMETRIST, interesting. Having area surrounding the monument 1st com<* Of* Belgium PRESENTATION AND ADDRESS On Wednesday evening of last week about .fifty neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. Kestle of the 2nd concession of Usborne met at their home to ' spend a social evening prior tb then* moving to Exeter to reside. A' very sociable time was’ enjoyed and during the evening Mr. and Mrs. Kestle were made the recipients of an address and a beautiful electric floor lamp and Miss Hazel Kestle was presented with a handsome silver bon, bon dish. The ladies brought along their baskets and refreshments were served. The address was read by Mr. Win. J. Ford and the presenta­ tion was made by Mr. Garnet Mc- Falls. Mr. Kestle was taken by surprise and was deeply affected and unable to reply. He desires to thank those present for their kindly consideration and also to thank those who assisted him at the sale and at other times while he has not been feeling himself. During the 22 years they have resided on the 2nd best was concession they have had the of neighbors. The address as follows:Usborne, October 5th, 1927 __ and Mrs. Kestle and Hazel. We your neighbors and friends have met tonight to Express to you our sorrow on account of you leav­ ing the neighborhood and also to tell you how- highly We have valued you as neighbors and friends. We have always found you true friends and kind, helpful neighbors aiid we re­ gret losing you very deeply. We are glad that yon are not going far bo that ohr friendships may be con­ tinued.- We wiMi you to accept these gifts as a small mark of our esteem and love to you. ’ We hope you may be long spared to happi­ ness and usefulness in other spheres of life. Signed on behalf of the neighbors. Mr modes < foreign country. ’ . July 30th at 2 p.m., Folkestone about :4 p.m, fortunate across the channel arriving in Bol­ ogna at 6 p.m, There seemed to he a great number of people travelling, it being a very popular holiday in England (August Bank Holiday.) It was both confusing and amusing to hear the French porters at the depot, trying to direct the people. We were the only two who were tail­ ing this particular tour of the bat­ tlefields, so we had the full ser­ vice of the courier and we sure did not let him -get very far away from us. At Bologne we took the tiain to Amiens passing on the way one of the largest war- cemeteries,-. Etapies, arriving in Amiens ’at ’ 8.30 p.m. We stayed at. the Hotel 'L. Universe, which is quite a nice hotel the rooms being large and well Ba­ nished. July 31st we toured the Somme area. The, ,whole district shoVe'd sbrfid -d*f" tfi'e" ravages of war, although everywhere one saw newly erected buildings and homes. The^ roads are in good condition, having all been remade since the war. There is an avenue of trees on either side, quite a number of them being newly planted to replace those shattered during the heavy shelling. We saw one of the large German guns commonly called Bertha’s, captured' by the Australia at Chnig’nes. This was one of the three large guns used by the Ger­ mans, one of which shelled Paris at a distance of thirty miles. Most ot the former battle grounds have been fertilized and yielding wonder­ ful crops, although some of the areals are, rendered useless for cul­ tivation. The .jBritish Government have purchased large Avar areas, which is being kept, in. its natural state, as left by the war for the pur­ pose of erecting monuments,'parks, etc., to preserve in some measure the devastation8 of the Avar. ' We saw some of the memorials in the Somme area. The Newfoundland memorial is a wonderful structure. It is very large and most artistic, having a reindeer on the summit. It is surrounded by a park called the Newfoundland Memorial .Park. Tank Corps memorial is a very on at Poziears, Somme, on the from which the first tank went action in July 1916. Another we visited war at Theepval, Somme, erected to the men ot Ulster. There were numerous others which we did not have time to visit. We also vis­ ited Delville Wods, which is mostly commemorated to the South African forces. We saw the ruins of a large Cathedral at Albert, where we stay­ ed .for lunch, now being restored, this area shows the ravages of war. August 1st we left Amiens for Arras and the Vimmy Ridge Section. We saw many interesting things, walked through some of th® trenches, which are prepared as nearly as possibly as they were during the war, only made somewhat safer. One sees num­ erous helmets, rifles, etc., which makes one realize a little more clear­ ly the conditions under which our brave men fought in the cause of the Allies. We passed numberless cemeteries, which we were inform­ ed numbered 2,000 in the war area of France and Belgium. One ^’im­ pressed by the picturesque appear­ ance, and uniformity in which thgse cemeteries are kept, showing that neither time nor money has been spared to bring them to the highest point of beauty. In viewing the cemetery at Corcelette we casually saw the name of J. C. Strang, son of Henry Strang, Township Clerk, Usborne. A very beautiful monu­ ment is erected in Artois to the Canadians, a large area surround­ing ft being one mass of lavender bushes and flowers of various des­ criptions surrounding the outer part of the grounds. The Canadian monument which is in the course of construction on Vimy Ridge, when completed promises to be a very beautiful and imposing structure. We visited one of the huge craters also trenches under the crater, which are about f'vo miles in lervfb cut out of chalkstone, which is being kept in perfect order by the British government. ’ The old wooden sup­ ports being badly decayed are being replaced by concrete. Many inscrip­ tions are found on the walls of the trenches, which are quite legible at the present time. .Some Of the old wire entanglements are still intact. This position was held mostly by the Canadian forces. August 1st we ioft for Lille in the afternoon. The following day 'we.touted the Ypres suction going inlb Belgium through the Mennin Road. We saw many interesting monuments, cemeteries, etc. The driver who hcconipaniod vs that day. We us a very interest­ ing account of the various campaigns enacted along that front, as he had taken part in some ot th® battles, .and especially showing the retreat of the German army. We saw the Canadian Monument on Hill Sixty Two, Sanctuary Wood Where jthe Canadians took their stand. The We were in having a calm sau I lit# _ .. „ ... _ ___Honor to Canadians whom, on the field of France and Flanders fought in the cause of the Allies.’': We passed through the Mennin gale which is a wonderful memorial. It was unveiled abouj; ten days before, we passed through. One of the in­ scriptions on the front of the gate reads: "To the Armies of the British Empire who stood here from 1914 to 1918, and to those of their dead, who have no known grave,” We came back along the Mennin Road entering into France by Amentiers, proceeded to Lille where we left the following day for Paris. (To be continued) Local News the AD PAGE 1 of CAVEN. THE The funeral of the late George T. Snell, notice of whose death appear? ed in the Times-Advocate last week, I was held from his late residence, Union St., on Friday afternoon last interment in the Exeter cemetery. The service was conducted by his pastor Rev. D. McTavish of the James St. church of which the de­ ceased was a member. Mr. Snell was born on the 2nd concession oi Stephen Tp., being a son of the late John Snell and Martha Bissett, his parents beirg natives of Devonshire, Eng. For a number of years before coming to Exeter M'r. Snell resided just now one with ■ butcher business and also in meat packing business. united in marriage to Edith Windsor his bereaved'widow. One sister and one brother also survive, Mi-s. Albert Ford, of Buffalo and Mr. C. B. Snell of town. Foi* a number of years Mr. Snell has not enjoyed good health and a short time before his death he went, to Victoria hospital, London, to undergo an operation, but it was found that his condition was past help and he passed away Oct. 5th. Among those from a dis­ tance who attended the funeral were Mrs. M. Prodgers and daugh­ ter and Mrs. M. Graham, of London. See the AD PAGE 1 of CAVEN Y. P. S. PLAY. Dr. and Mrs. Tremner, of Strath- roy, spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Winer.. Mr. C. H. McAvoy, of Wingham, Mrs. M. McAvoy, Mrs. Jane Snell- and Miss Annie L. Sanders spent- Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Mil- son „ at Lambeth. Mr. Mi Ison’s many friends will be sorry to learn, of his continued illness. Rev. D. McTavish was in Granton on Monda-"- evoiJng addressing a Young People’s Rally. A11 the young people oi the community have com­ bined their forces in a great union, which is proving to be a very fine organization for the development ol. young life in that vicinity. A very fi^e pageant “The Romance of Canada” was presented in Wi® James St. church Tuesday evening, by the young people of Egmondvill® United church. About forty char­ acters took part showing the past- history of Canada and-a glimpse of the future in a very interesting and- attractive- manner. The pageant was ‘ interspersed ’ with readings,, monologues and solos and the prtfJ gram all through was of a high- order and a rare treat, dance was only fair, entertainment the " visitors served a light lunch by the James* St. young people. a high- The alien-' Following the were The fine spot into or. SURPRISE AND PRESENTATION west of town on the property owned by Mr. G. Heywood. At time Mr. Snell was associated his brother Charles B. in the the He was a miscellan- for them at Mrs. Frank read Friday FATHER OF EXETER LADY DIES IN HOSPITAL The death of Mr. Walter J. Berry, of Ingersoll, father of Mrs. R. .G. Seldon, of town, took place in Vic­ toria Hospital, London, on last. The deceased was in his 81st year. lie was born in Ingersoll and spent his entire life there until six or seven years ago. He was very active . in municipal circles in his younger days, having given 18 years to municipal life, occupying the po­ sitions of reeve, deputy-reeve and also two years as mayor of Inger­ soll. He was latterly the assessor for the municipality. Mr. Berry, however, has another claim to dis­ tinction. He was a member of an Ingersoll baseball team some fifty­ eight years ago, which won an inter­ national championship. The team had defeated everything in Canada and then challenged the leaders in the United States-.-* The game was played at Detroit and Ingersoll won, bringing home as a souvenir, an ebony bat mounted with hammered gold. The late Joseph Gibson was a member of the same team. His wife died 19 years ago. He is sur­ vived by two sons and threg daugh­ ters, George find Walter in Detroit; Mrs. Seldon, of town Bower, Bower, held at one of — -------- ----- - - - -some time.. Members of the town council attended in a body and there was a large representation (Mitt Samaritan Ledge I. O. O. F. under Whose dircetibn the filfierhl was held. Many floral tributes Were indicative of the esteem in which he was held. Services were conducted by Rev. Dr, Peeves church. __ Wallace atended the funeral, Friday On Friday evening last about ninety neighbors and friends gath­ ered. as a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Coates uj. the thid conces­ sion’ of Usborne and in the course o£ a very pleasant evening presentecT the newly-married couple with a handsome chesterfield table and ad­ dress. The ladies provided baskets and. a dainty lunch was partaken of. A pleasant .evening was spent in tripping the light fantastic. While Mr. and Mrs. Coates were on their honey-moon in Detroit eous shower was held the home of Mr. and Helson. The address ■evening was as follows: Centralia, October 7th, 1927 Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Coates Centralia, Ontario. Dear Friends: It is with a great deal of pleasure that we, your friends and neighbors, have gathered here this evening to express to you boh our best wishes and welcome Mrs. Coates to oui community. We have known you all your life and always found you to be a good neighbor and frif-nd. We are pleased to know that you are still going to remain among us. As a token of our good feeling to­ wards you, we ask you to accept this gift -and hope it will remind you of our good Wishes. Our wish for you is that you may botli be long spared to enjoy long life, hap­ piness and prosperity, and that God’s richest blessings may rest up­ on you always. Signed on behalf of your neighbors and friends. of Ingersoll of London. Ingersoll On the largest Mrs. H. T. and Mrs. C. J. The funoral, was Sunday and was seen there for pastor of Trinity United Mr. and Mrs. Seldon and CENTRALTA Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin are spending two weeks at the homo of their son, in Toledo, Ohio. Thanksgiving and Harvest Homo services will be held in tile church here on Sunday next October 16 th, when Rev. Mr. Colling, B.A., of Grand Bend will conduct the ser­ vices. Mrs. Scandrett and Corinne, of Belgrave, who have been Visitors the past week with Mrs. A. Brooks have returned home. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies’’ Aid was held in the school room of the church here on Tuesday afternoon, the ladies mak­ ing arrangements for the fowl sup­ per to be held next week. After tho business part of the meeting lunch, was served by Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Al­ vin Essery, Miss Flossie Davey and Miss Dorothy Davidson. NOTICE TO TltE PUBLIC Having started a butcher business in Exeter North I am now prepared, to give service to the public. Home­ made Sausage and Headcheese our specialty. Call or phone 228"—Lewi« Kirk, proprietor. .