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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-06-04, Page 8THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 40mX THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE LOCAL NEWS* ...... .... . ...... >,..... , -I- Wednesday, June- 3rd was the King’s Birthday. Miss Nellie 'Carm’lchael has. re* signed her position at Hemphill’s drug store in Hensail to care of her aunt, Mrs. Gillard, of town, who has not been enjoying good health. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Whitney and children and Mrs. Whitney’s father Mr. Chas. Redmond, of Milverton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce on Saturday. Mrs. Mae Wallis, of Niagara Falls N, Y„ and Miss Murray, R.N., of , London, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs, B. W. F. Beavers during, the week-end. As ’Wednesday afternoon is a half­ holiday all items .of news and ad­ vertisements for th© Times-iAdvocate should be in the office not later than Tuesday evening. The Tennis Club visited Rondon on Saturday hut owing to inclement weather they were unable to play. Exeter will be at St, Marys on June 10th and Stratford visits Exeter on June 13 th. Mr. John Taylor, of the Taylor Tire (Shop, is still confined to his "bed through illness and on Saturday a consultation pf three doctors was •held when it was advised that Mr. Taylor remain in feed for some time to come. MIRLINERY REDUCTIONS Not “cheap” hats tout “good” hats cheap. To close the season all hats, including new summer modes at special prices. G. M. ARMSTRONG FARMERS ATTENTION! WE HAVE FOR SALE AT BARGAIN PRICES THE FOELOWING: 600 lb. Mellotte Cream Separator at ....................................... $15.00 500 lb. Viking Cream Separator a.t ......................................... $'15.00 600 lh. Anchor-Holth Cream Separator at ..................... $10.00 Massey-Harris Manure Spreader $15. Frost & Wood Scuffler .......... $7.00. 7 ft* Massey-Harris Binder Truck and Carrier ..................... $67.00 These goods are all in good working condition and will go quickly. GRINDING AND ROLLING, TUES­ DAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY during June, July and August at prices in keeping with the times. WILLIAM J. SMITH Proprietor and McC'ormick-D.eering Agent, Centralia, Ontario Do You Know— That there were 524 fatal and ’6167 non fatal accidents recited in the province of Ontario in 1930. These figures comprise about 50 per cent, of the total number of .accidents from all causes reported in Ontario last year. These figures indicate the necessity for some form of Insurance protection. Our office is in the position to furnish you with this protection at extremely low cost. If it is insurance we have it. There is no line of insurance we do not write. B. M. FRANCES “The Insurance Man’’ Office: Main Street, Exeter Phones: Office '44 Res. 164 STRAYED—Five head of young cattle, were picked up near Farqu­ har and put into pound at Thos. Alien’s. Owner may have same by proving property and paying expen­ ses. ltp. The regular meeting of the Exeter branch cf the Canadian Legion will be held in the Club Rooms on Friday, June 5th at 8 p.m. A full attend­ ance is requested. M. W. Pfaff, Secretary As we intend leaving Exeter all accounts are now due and must be settled on or 'before Saturday, June 20th. After that date they will be placed for collection with all costs added.—John Stambury, Butcher. FOR .SALE— 1X to 2 h.p. gas en­ gine in good running order. Cheap for quick sale. John Stanbury. FOR -SALE—Good tomato and Aster i^lants.-—F. Gollings, Farqu­ har. WANTED Married man at once, for general farm work, small family, man and wife, healthy, experience, at present or recently engaged at farm work, and satisfied with farming. Honest cheerful, absolutely dependable, hard worker, willing to' assume responsi­ bility’ to make farm pay. Careful, not _ slow, satisfied with usual irregular farm hours. Write Or- call Dr. Mof­ fatt, Varna, Ont,, any 'Saturday, or London, Ontario, ally time. > . 6-4-2tC»' lIf .you wish to buy1 of soil a farm pryhouse see R. E* Pickard, Exeter, Tractor plowing and disc­ ing—Distance no object for reason- abld Amount of work.-—Wm. Brad­ shaw, Elimville. 4-2-tfh* Place your order with J* S* Dig- nan & Son for invincible Wire Fenc­ ing and gates. Ering your harrows in early. 2-19itfc. Exeter Markets Wheat, *63 c,. Oats, 26c. Barley, 28c. . Bran, $1.00 •Shorts, $1.00 Low Grade Flour, $1.15 Welcome Flour $2.30 Model Flour $2.50 Manitoba Floui* $2.60; Creamery Butter, 25c. Dairy Butter, 17c, and 18c. Eggs Extras, 15e. Eggs, firsts 12c. Eggs, seconds 10c..... Bl » c-------------------- --------------- locals I G---------5 0 Good sound malting barley want­ ed. Harvey Bros. DRUGS', MEDICINES,) toilet ar­ ticles, candy, shaving creams, tooth paste and brushes. Buy one and get another of the same for only lc. this week-end at Grieve’s Drug Store at Grand Bend. Miss Hazel Hay has taken a posi­ tion in Grieve’s Sandwich Shoppe. Mr.- and Mrs. W* H. Moncur, of Toronto, visited with Mrs. Downie on the 24th. The James Street Young People have prepared a tennis court on the church lawn. Dr. J. -W. and Mrs, Harrison, of Detroit, visited with relatives in town over the week-end. Mrs. Burns and sister Miss Pearl Sanders, of Detroit, spent Saturday and Sunday at their home here. Mrs. T. O. Southcott has return­ ed home after spending a couple of weeks in Toronto and Brantford. Mr. and Mrs. Young and Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Harrison, of Detroit, visited with Miss H. (Sweet on Sun­ day. Miss Lauretta Yellow has resign­ ed her position at Harvey’s Grocery and her place is being filled 'by 'Miss Mabel .Snell. Decoratiin Day was celebrated in the United States on Saturday and many American cars were seen in the commuity. IMr. and Mrs. Bert Bell and Miss Thelma Speare, of Pontiac, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Ed. .Short and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Welsh. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McKinnon and little daughter Mary, of Preston, vis­ ited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mantle and other friends. Dr. and Mrs. Jas. Walikler and babe; Miss Sadie Walker, Mr. Clarke and Mr and Mrs. Stewart, of Toron­ to, were recent visitors with Mrs. W. Walker. Mr and Mrs. John Welsh, of. Mid- dlepor, N.Y., Miss Bessie Welsh, of London and Mr, Ed. Welsh of Bel­ mont, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W- E. Welsh. Mr. G. H, C. Joynt, of Hensail, has been successful in passing his third year examinations at the Tor­ onto Medical College. He has a couple of subjects to rewrite. The chestnut trees present a very pretty picture at this time of the year. The trees in front of Mrs. Jones’ residence on Main Sreet have been particularly attractive. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davey and two children, Mrs. W. Davey, Tor­ onto and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rudd and son, of London, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. William Brickwood. Mr. Jos. Follick was in town over the week-end and on Monday moved his household effects to West Sutton where he is employed. Mjr. Fol­ lick’s furniture has been stored in town for a time. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Statham and Lois, Mr and Mrs. Robert Horney and Mary, all of London, attended the fortieth wedding aniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John R. McDonald, of the London Road. Huron County Council is in. ses­ sion this week. . Reeve B. M. Fran­ cis, of town; Jas. Ballantyne, of Us- borne; Reeve Rueiben Goetz and De­ puty Reeve Wm. Sweitzer, of Ste­ phen, are in attendance. James Street Sunday School start­ ed their services at 10 a.m. on Sun­ day for the summer months instead of in the afternoon. . Main Street Sunday Schdol are commencing their morning service next Sunday. Notice was received in Exeter on Sunday of the death of Mr. Thomas Kernick which took place suddenly at his home in Toronto. Mr. Ker­ nick had been ill with heart trouble. The' deceased is survived ;by his wi­ dow, one son and two daughters. There was a splendid array of flowers in Southcott Bros, window on Saturday under the direction of the Exeter Horticultural Society. There was some very splendid speci­ mens both of single and double tu-‘ lips as well as iris that attracted the attention and admiration of many citizens. t The largest crowd of American tourists to visit Grand Bend for the Decoration Day holiday were pres­ ent over the week-end. ' The hotels and rooming houses were filled. Grand Bend promises to be well pat­ ronized this summer as the hotels are already well booked for the slimmer months. Twa miniature golf courses have’ already been con­ structed and a third is under ".pre­ paration, 'The regular monthly meeting of the James Street Mission Band was hold on Tuesday afternoon With. a good attendance, Mrs. J. Batson/ and Miss F. Hunter were in charge, ’the porgram consisted of k chorus by* Grant Taylor, Robert Southcott, and Donald Ttaquair; recitations by Alta Harvey and Florence South­ cott* the story of “Tasuku’s Christ­ mas Tree” was given by Miss Hunt­ er.. . A contest was held at the close, CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 'Bey, 3, Bernard Rhodes, M. A, * Minister Miss Lena Coates, A.L.C.M., Organist Every Presbyterian go to eiuu'ch Sunday 10 a.m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.—“Things Most Surely Be­ lieved.” 7 p.m,—-“Religion and Intelligence” JAMES ST.. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. D. McTavish, Pastor W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.'M* Organist aud Choir-Leader 10 a,m.—Sunday School 11 a.m.—'Rev. H- W. Hagelstein B.A., ot Crediton Subject—“Life and Much Goods” 7 p.m,—Evening service in Main St, Church. Preacher—Rev. D. McTavish Thursday at 3 p.m,—Regular meet­ ing of the Women’s Association. MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. C. J. Moorhouse, Pastor Miss Evelyn Huston Organist and Choir-Leader 10 a.m.—Church School 11 a.m.—Our congregation will wor­ ship with the James St. congrega­ tion in a union service. 7 p.m.—Rev. D. McTavish will have ■charge of a union service in Main Street Church. Thursday, at 3 p.m,'—the Women’s Association followed by quarterly tea. Thursday at 8 p.m.—-Prayer Service. TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. E. L. Vivian, L. Th. Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir-Leader, Mr. Middlemiss 1st Sunday after Trinity 9.30 a.m.—-Confirmation class in the Church. 10 a.in .-^Sunday .School 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Communion Subject-— “Building Upon . God’s Foundation” 7 -p.m.—Evensong •Subject—“To Know God” Thursday, June- 4th Semi-Annual meeting of the Dean­ ery of Huron 10 a.m.—-Holy Communion Program as announced The census enumerators staffed their duties on Monday, The Wong Cafe was improved by a fresh coat of paint last week. Miss Madeline Dearing visited with her parents over the week-end. Rev. R. E. .Southcott, of Morpeth, visited his mother in town on Mon­ day. ,/• Mrs. Thos. Brock, of town, has been seriously ill during the past week. Mr. John Morley is improving his residence by having the exterior stuccoed. Miss Jean Murray is in Toronto this week attending the World W. C. T. U‘. convention. A fine soaking ram visited this section Saturday and meant much to tho gardens and crops. Mrs. Jos. Harvey visited for a few days with 'her daughter Mrs. N. Staecy at Willow Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McQueen, of Windsor, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Elliot. . Mr. and Mrs. Neil Salakin, of De­ troit, spent the week-end with rela­ tives and friends in town. Mr. C. Wesley Heywood, of Us- borne, lias secured Bachelor of Arts degree at the Western University. Mr. and Mrs. R. Pinegar, of Dor­ chester, paid a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lewis and daughter Miss Tlielma, of London, called on friends in Exeter on Sun­ day. ’ z Street Commissioner J. Norry has treated the side roads to- a coat of Calcium Chloride for laying -the dust. Mrs. Susan Atkinson recently en­ tertained a number of neighbors and friends to a very pleasant social ev­ ening. Dr. and Mrs, W. J. Weekes, "Lon­ don, visited last week with the form­ er’s nephew Dr. -and Mrs. W. E. Weekes. Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Pearson and Mr. Bert Pearson, of Komo.kia, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dearing. Mrs. (Rev.) E. L. Vivian and son Illingworth, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Lamble In Woodstock tor a few days. Mrs. Fred -Mitchell, who has been visiting With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hogarth, spent the week­ end in Windsor. Mr. John Stanbury, butcher, who has been- in Exeter for the past few years is giving up business and in­ tends leaving Exeter, Mrs. Arthur Nash, >of Sarnia, v^ho visited tor two weeks with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Powell, loft tor Kincardine to spend a few days be­ fore returning to her home. Miss Margaret McLaren, of Hen­ sail, a graduate' of the Exeter High School won the Wyatt Scholarship First Year No, 1 honor English and History at Western University*. This store will be closed Wednesday afternoons during the months of June, July, and August SPECIAL PRICES OF RAYON SILK LINGERIE 1 We offer this .week special prices on Rayon Silk Lingerie, < It includes Bloomers, Slips, Night Gowns and Bloomer and « Brassiere Sets. These come in different shades and are won- > derful value at per garment 98c. A.$1.00 . Circle Bar Full-Fashioned Silk Hosiery IN ALL OF THE NEWEST SHADES. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN SILK HOSE THAT WE KNOW OFF. $1.00 25 pairs of Children’s Rubber-Spied Sandals THESE ARE FLEET FOOT MAKE. THEY WEAR WELL, AND ARE COOL AND COMFORTABLE FOR THE LITTLE TOTS. New low prices, sizes 5 to 10 1-2 at 59c. 25 pairs Misses’ Rubber-Soled Sandals FLEET MAKE, SIZES 11 TO 2. SOLD LAST SEASON FOR SSc. GOOD FITTERS AND SPLENDID WEARERS. Special at 69c. 25 pairs Boys’ Rubber-Soled Oxfords FLEET FOOT MAKE. THIS IS A REAL BARGAIN FOR BOYS, SIZES 1 TO 5. THEY WILL STAND PLENTY OF ROUGH WEAR _________ Special at 89c. _________ Specials in Groceries for Thurs. Fri. and Sat. SEEDLESS RAISINS 2 lbs. for 21c. ' VANILLA Large S oz. bottle reg. 25c. 18c. or 2 for 35c. Mr and Mrs. W. G. Stewart and little daughter, of Detroit, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. A- Stewart. Mr. Wesley Lamport 'accompanied by his, sister, Mrs. A. E. Marshall and mother,‘ Mrs. Marie Lamport motored to Toronto where the lat­ ter will visit for a few weeks with her daughter. My. and Mrs. W. C. Redmond and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brown and daugh­ ter Genevieve, of Syracuse N. Y., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pearce, Mrs. Redmond remaining for two weeks. Rev. C. J. and Mrs. Moorhouse and Miss Ruth were in London on Friday attending the graduation ex­ ercises of Dr. Clayton Moorhouse. Dr. Moorhouse has secured a posi­ tion with the government and will spend the summer at Brockville. London Conference of the United Church is meeting in Chatham this week and ministers and laymen are in attendance. Among those from Exeter are: Rev.-and Mrs. Moor­ house, W.G. Medd, B.W.F. Beavers from Main -St.; Rev. D. McTavish, M L. Beavers and J. M. Southcott from James Street. Mrs. Wm. Baker received word last,week of the death of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Downing, of Verdun, Man. who- died May 22nd at the age of 66 years 7 months and 6 days. She had been in failing health for* a couple I of years with dropsy but death came unexpectedly., Mrs. Downing’s maid­ en name was Frances Mary Heaman daughter of the late-Jeremiah Hea­ man. She was born at Devon and forty-five years ago married and moved to Whalen where they resid­ ed for three years before moving to the West.-’’ Mr. Downing predeceased her one year ago. She- is survived by a family of eight, all married- with one exception and living in the West. Mrs. Susan Johnston, of Sea­ forth, is also a sister. It is twenty- two years since the deceased visited in this community. ' W, C. T U. The regular meeting of the W. 0. T. U, was held in Main St. Church on May 2'5th Mrs. Amy; Evangelis­ tic Superintendent, had charge of the devotional period. Three hymns were sung several prayers were of­ fered and the less-on taken from Psalm 24, ahd wa^ a very helpful and inspirational part of the meet­ ing. Miss Murray took the chair and quito a bit of business was transacted! the most important be­ ing the arrangements that were made for thO,3 coming County Convention to he hold in Main SL United church on July 7th, The meeting closed with a hymn and prayer by MI’S, Layton. The next meeting will be the annual meeting with the election of officers and ro- potts^ \ HANDY AMMONIA 4 packages for 23c. PEANUT BUTTER In glass barrel 21c. a lb. SUITS at greatly reduced prices Now is the time to order. Knicker Trousers from $3.50 up Shirts and Ties to match in Green, Tan and Blue. W. W. T A M A N . PHONE 81w EXETER, ONT. BOB FINDS A WAY i Bob w'as the only son, and his de­ parture for the city was hard on. his parents. They didn’t ,say much, but Bob knew they were lonely. “Per- hrOs there’s something in this tele­ phone visiting,” reflected Bob. "It’s worth trying.” He so-cn found it wafe worth continuing. Long Dis­ tance made a big difference- to them all. . Word was received in Exeter that Mrs. Wilson, wife of Rev. M. J-. Wil­ son, a former1 pastor of James Street United church, is in the Hayward Hospital, at San Leandao, Calif., having had both collar bones frac­ tured in a motor accident. >Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were 'Crossing an in­ tersection. One car had stopped to allow them to pass when another car came racing by and struck them broadside, Mr. Wilson Was shaken up and slightly bruised. The Exeter Women's institute held their regular monthly meetihg when the election of officers tor the ensu­ ing year was held* All of the old of-, fleers were re-elected with the ex­ ception of the assist, secretary Mrs. W. H. Goulding, who resigned. Tho officers are as follows: Advisory Pres, ikiiss L, M. Jebkell; Pi'es. Mrs. Geo. Etlierington; 1st Vice-President Mrs. A. Mitchell; secretary-treasur­ er, Mrs. W. U. Harness; Press Cor., Mrs, B. W, F. Beavets. Following tho election of officers anlangemonts were made for serving a banquet to the A. F. & A. M, in the Town Halt Monday evenings ..... “ CHOICE RICE 3 lbs. for 21c. CHIPSO Large size, regular 25c. , Special 19c. W. R. Goulding A. T. C. M. ? Organist and Choirmaster James St. United Church Instruction in Piano Vocal Organ Theory? Supervisor of Music in Schools Studio, Main St. Box 57, Phone 1S» EXETER, ONT •Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stewart, son and daughter of Flint, Mich., motor­ ed over and spent the week-end with, Mrs. Stewart’s uncles Thomas, S. J. and Wm. H. Elliott. Mr. .Stewart, who is manager of a large contract­ ing and construction company iii Flint is not very optimistic tor an early improvement in the economic, depression which ow exists with our cousins to the south. Factory hands- are working half-time; bread lines and soup kitchens running full time to feed the hungry employees. The big annual picnic of the int­ ron Old Boys’ Association of Toron­ to will he held in Area No. 3, Cana­ dian National Exhibition Grounds om Saturday, June 13th, at 2 p.m. A full program of games and sports will be carried out, including base­ ball matches, broom foot ball, and races of every description tor old and young. Supper will be served m the Transportation Building at 6 p.m. Every Huronite, either in th& city, or out of tho city is cordially invited to be present and take part in the ton.