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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-08-27, Page 1(• he Cl L* 4 $ I? '! ESTABLISHED 1873 6 V iff 4 J? EXETER, ONT., THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 27th, 1931 FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR/NO. 2ffW OFFICERS LOCATE AUTO PARTS CAR TURNS TURTLE This store closes Wednesday afternoons during September until Exeter Fair Day Fall Merchandise at Lower Prices 4 k Our stock for the coming fall and winter season is rapidly reaching > completion. Prices are much lower than they have been for years. The k fact that we are members of the Superior Chain Store and York Trading k systems which are a union of independant merchants for greater buying k power enables us to sell at much less than many large chain stores. Complete Showing of Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Fall and Winter Coats Our stock of Fall and Winter coats is now complete. , Prices are much lower and styles much smarter than for years. We woulld advise an early inspection of these lines, while we have a large stock to choose from. j Travel-Tweed Dresses Dresses in the new travel-tweeds are very popular for the coming sea­ son. We have some exceptionally nice styles in a wide range of patterns at $8.95 and $9.85 each. Fall House Furnishings We have a large stock of rugs, linoleums, congoleutms, window blinds* curtain materials etc. at very attractive prices for fall. SPECIAL—FOR EARLY SEPTEMBER WE ARE OFFERING OUR EN­ TIRE STOCK OF AXMINISTER AND WILTON RUGS IN ROOM SIZES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. About two: o’clock Wednesday morning of last week two provin­ cial officers from! Rondon visited one of the igarages in Exeter and getting the proprietor out of bed. in­ quired about some repairs that had been made recently to a Lucan car, About two weeks previous ,a Qhrys- ler motor car owned by Michael Morkin, of the London ;Taxi Service had- been stolen from in front of the Hlotel London. Provincial officers claim to have found the engine from Morkin’s machine in the barn on the Haskett farm near Lulcan, and Joseph Haskett, aged 29, a motor mechanic by trade, was placed under arrest charged with, unlawfully re­ ceiving and detaining engine No, 119,86'5 knowing the same to be Stolen. A number .of parte answer­ ing the description of those taken from the London car had been brought to Exeter to repair a. Chrys­ ler ,car wrecked last fall. Among the parts Was the frame, lwod’, one light, two wheels, a fender, etic. and the Story told at the local garage was that these parts had been puilchas- ed in Detroit for a very cheap price and had been brought to Exeter to make the necessary repairs. Has­ kett, who brought the stuff to- town is alleged to have told of how cheap he bought gasolene in the American city and of the small cost in bring­ ing the stuff over, An auto containing Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Wilson, of Cleveland, Ohio, skidded on the slippery pavement on Highway No. 4, a short distance north of Exeter about ten o'clock Monday morning and turned pyei* on its top striking a tree in front of Mr, Carman Cann’s but fortunately the occupants escaped with only minor bruises, ing north with wheel when, the gan to skid and Mrs. Wilson endeav­ oring to right it lost control and the car rolled over into the ditch. The windshield and the glass in the right front do.or were broken; the right fender, one of the lights and the top were damaged. The driver .of the car was slightly bruised where one of her limbs came in contact with the steering wheel while Mr, Wilson received only a slight scalp wound. The auto was brought to the Huron garage for repairs. The accident was investigated by Provincial Clax- on of Mitchell. The party was driv- Mrs. Wilson at the front of the car be- BURIED AT EXETER Mrs. 1 >1 > ( DIED IN EXETER Men’s Made-To-Measure Suits NEW LOW PRICES $22.50 The new Fall range of Suitings is here.. Scores of patterns to choose from; fit guaranteed. Let us measure you for your new Fall Suit, Price $22.50 SUPERIOR CHAIN STORE GROCERIES «WE SELL THE BEST FOR LESS” Lnx Flakes A Record Price Maple Leaf Salmon Small 19c. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes P. & G. Soap 2 pkgs. 15c.Large 33c.2 pkgs. 17c.7 for 25c. Sheriff’s “Good Morning” Marmalade 16 oz. jar ........ 23c.; 32 oz. jar 39c. Fray Bentos Corned Beef .... per tin 17c. Handy Ammonia.................... per pkg. 7c. Can Corn, can Peas, can Tomatoes, all for ........................"................ 29c. Zinc Rings for Sealers .... per doz. 19c. Wrapped Marshmallows....per pkg. lOc. C. & S. Seal Brand Coffee 1-2 lb. 27c. 1 pound . Large family Jar Sweet Pickles .... 43c. 49c, 1 Phone 32 Mrs. Robert Keys, of Stephen Tp,, who since last May has been ill at the homie of her sister, Mrs. James Lawson, of town, passed away on Sunday in her 74th year. About two years ago the deceased suffered a stroke, from which she partially re­ covered. About Christmas time she was again taken ill and has been confined to- her bed most of the time since then. Her maiden name was Sarah Jane Ma'whinney. 'She Was born at Mt. Brydges and moved with the family to Stephen Tp. Follow­ ing her marriage to Robert Keys they farmed on the 14th concession of' Stephen, later moving to Parkhill where for a number of years Mr. Keys was mail courier. Mr. Keys predeceased her about five years. JSefore coming to. Exeter Mrs. Keys resided' with her sister, the late Mrs. Yearley at Crediton. She is surviv­ ed by four brothers and three sisters George Mawhinney, o.f Crediton; David, of Exeter; Thomas aud Wm.; of Stephen; Mrs. John Schroeder, of Stephen; Mrs. Wm. Martyn and Mrs. James Lawson, of town, eral was held Tuesday con ducted by Rev. D. with interment in. the Exeter ceme­ tery. The pall-bearers were Russel Schroeder, 'Chester Mawhinney, Jas. Mawhinney, Edgar Mawhinney, T. Yearley and Dr. Wm. Lawson. Among those from out of town who attended' the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McCormick, of London; Mr. and Mrs. John Allison and Mrs. Martyn, of parkhill; M-r. and Mrs. Linwood Amos, of Brinsley and'Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sherritt, of Granton; Dr. Wm. Lawson, Robt. Andrew and' Mrs. Vernon, of Listowel and McKenzie, of Windsor. The fun­ afternoon McTavish, Protect your home and buildings etc. from winter’s cold and stormy weather--- Paint and Varnish Now Be sure to use Lowe Bros. High Standard Paints. Rev. E. H. Oliver, D. D. Moder­ ator of the United ichuirch in Can­ ada, will occupy the pulpit of James Street United'church Sunday even­ ing, September 6ith. This will be an opportunity to hear one of the lead­ ing men of the United chiwch. RETURN FROM HONEYMOON Mrs. The remains of the late George Southcott, who died at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred­ erick Burnett, at Port Keewaydin, Muskoka, on Thursday, August 20th. were brought to Exeter on Saturday for interment in the Exeter ceme­ tery. The deceased for several months had been ailing at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. E. Pickard, of town, and several weeks ago .she was taken to the Muskoka district. She gradually grew weaker until the end came. Mrs. Slouthlcott’s maiden name was Harriett Verity. iShe was born in Stratford being the second of the family of the late Robert H. Verity When a child she moved to Exeter with the family, her father establishing the Verity Plow Works which were later moved to Brant­ ford. She was united in marriage with the late George iSoutnicott, who predeceased her three‘years. For a number of years they resided lin To­ ronto land later in life spent their winters in California and their sum­ mers at Grand Bend. IT Wo years ago Mrs. Southcott enjoyed a cruise to the Orient. The deceased is surviv­ ed by four brothers and four sisters, Robert H. Verity, of Los Angeles, Calif.;, Wm. J., manager of the Ver­ ity Plow Works, Brantford; Chas. F., of Brantford; Percy E.,. Supt. of the -Massey-Harris works in France and Germany;- Mrs. R. E. Pickard, of town; Mrs. W. E. Gundy, of Wind­ sor; Mrs. (Dr.) W. A. Braun, of New York and Mrs. Frederick Bur­ nett, of Toronto. Among those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mr. R. H. Verity, of Los An­ geles, Calif.; Mrs. W. A. Bhaun, of New York City; Mr. and Mrs.'Fred­ erick Burnett, Rev. Dr. Ramsay and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davidson, of To­ ronto; W. J. Verity, Miss Millicent Verity, Mrs. C. F. Verity, Dr. Robert Hutton, of Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gundy, of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Melville F. Gladman, and Mr. Wm. Southcott, of London; Mr. Glen Rutherford, Mr. Wilson, Miss Freda Spackman. and Mr. Fred .Spackman, of Blenheim. on NEPTUNITE VARNISHES The most nearly perfect Varnishes made. They will not crack or turn white under hot or, cold water. Will . with- I standr the heat of hot ‘dishes, etc. Wagon Paint For your trucks, tractors, wagons, or farm imple­ ments, there is none better than Lowe Brothers Wagon Paint, It is easy to apply, spreads a long way and gives a hard, gloss finish. We note the return to town Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. John Hind from Muskoka where they, for ten days, visited all points of interest in that district among which was Biiglwin Island which is rated as America Muskoka Midland, on Georgian Bay. Hind report a most delightful va­ cation THE LATE MRS. C. HARVEY on THE LATE MRS. FLYNN IF YOU CONTEMPLATE PAINTING THE HOUSE BE SURE TO INQUIRE ABOUT LOWE BROS. 1 plus 1 PASTE PAINT. The right paint at a right price. TRAQUAIR & LINDENFIELD Phone your hardware necessities to 27 BIRTHS -CREERY—-At the Woman’s Hospital Detroit, Mich., bn Tuesday, AUg- ; ust 18th to Mr. and Mrs. Theron J Creery, (nee Louisa Anderson), -I the gift of a son, (Earl Edgar). w Ft DEATHS CARD OF THANKS brothers and sis'tej‘s of the ex- the the ' The late Mrs. Robt. Keys, wish to press their sincere thanks to *many friends air’d relatives for Jtindness and sympathy extended during their recent 'bereavement .and also for the floral tributes, loan of autos and to. Rev, to. Mu'i’avish -and Mrs. Hy. Carey. • HARVEY—In Exeter, on Sunday August 23rd, Sarah Ann Brigham, . beloved wife of Charles Harvey. FLYNN—-In Exeter, on Friday, Aug. 21, 1931, Phoebe BakOr, wife of Thomas Flynn, in her 73rd year. SOUTHCOTT—In Port Keewaydin, Muskoka, on Thursday, August 20, 1931, Harriet Verity, widow of the late George W. Southjcott, . in her 76th year. , . . KEYS—In Exeter, oil Sunday, Aug­ ust 23rd, Sarah Jahe Mitwhlhiiey, Widow df the late Robert Keys, formerly of Parkhill, in, her ,74 th year. ' ' ’ ’" the best -summer resort in today. After 10 days in ■district they also were at Penetang and other points Mr. and - Mrs. at above points. GOLF PARTY Mr.and Mrs. Claude Morse cele­ brated their wedding anniversary Thursday of last week by giving a golf party and weiner roast at the Bend when a numibei* of friends from Exeter were entertained at the Woodward course. Dancing was afterwards enjoyed at the Casino and wound up with a weiner roast around a large fire on the beach. Before disbanding those present gathered in a cirjcle and calling Mr. and Mbs. Morse to the centre sang “For Mrs. Thomas Flynn, of town, pass­ ed away on Friday last following' an illness of about two weeks with in­ testinal influenza, aiged 72 years For several months Mrs. Flynn had been caring for her husband, who has been confined to his bed and who is at present in a critical condition. She was taken ill with the flu and was unable to throw it off gradual­ ly growing weaker until she- passed away. For over thirty years the de­ ceased had been an, esteemed resi­ dent of Exeter, the family having moved to Exeter from Crediton. Mrs. Flynn’s maiden name was Phoebe Baker being a daughter of the William and Eliza Baker. She born on the townline between phen and McGillivray. Im 1878 was united in marriage with her now bereaved husband and after moving to1 Exeter Mi*. Flynn worked fpr a number of years as section-man on the L. H. & B. Mrs. Flynn had been a woman of exceptional vitality and had very little illness during life. Besides her husband she Survived by six children, Mrs. Treble, Ernest and Mrs. Lovell London; Mrs. Brownlee, of Seaforth; Bert., of Cleves, Sask. and. Russell, of Sarnia. She is also survived by four brothers and two sisters, Thos. Baker, of Pt. Huron; William anid George, of Walkerville, Harry Detroit; Mrs. a. Zuefle, of Mich., and Mi’S, A. Dearing, phen, The funeral was held afternoon conducted by Rev. Tavish, interment in the cemetery, two' brothors-ihdaw wdre pall-bear­ ers. Among those who were pres­ ent far the funeral from a distance were Mr. Thos. Baker and son Basil and daughter Ethel, of Ft, Huron; William and George Raker, of Walk- late was Ste- she They are jolly Good Fellows. CARD OF THANKS* . Thomas Flynn and' to express their sincere Mr wish to the neighbors and friends kindness and sympathy extended during their recent bereavement and for the to Rev, family thanks for the loan of cars and especially D. McTavish. CARD OF THANKS Ila Lamport wishes PP MiSS press her sihteere thanks many friends and neighbors! Rev, H. "Hagclstein for the kindness extended to her during her very lengthy illness. th to also to ex- the and later Harvey’s Ann Brig- united in The death took place in Exeter Sunday of Mrs. Charles Harvey who passed away after an illness of sev­ eral months, her death being due to dropsy. Mrs. Harvey, although ad­ vanced in years, has been a resident of Exeter for a comparatively short time, her marriage taking place to Mr. Haiwey about seven years ago. The deceased was one of the pioneer residents ’of Hullett 'Tp. She was born in England over 80 years ago and as a little girl came to Canada with her parents, first settling in Hamilton. With oxen and a cover­ ed sleigh the family made their way from Hamilton to Hullett where they settled in the bush, hewing o,ut for themselves a home clearing the land. Mrs. maiden name was Sarah ham. In 1866 she was marriage to the late John Mills of Hullett who predeceased her in 190,1 following whiteh Mrs. Mills moved to Bly.th. The deceased was always active in the work of the church be­ ing connected with the various ’wo­ men’s organizations. She was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. Besides her bereaved husband she is survived by a, family of two sons and two daughters, two, children having predeceased her. They are: Win. J. Mills, of Bly th; J, A. Mills, of Hullett; Mrs. (Rev.) C. C. Kalne, of Dungannon and Mrs, (Rev,) F. E. Clysdale, of Brantford. The funeral was held today (Wed­ nesday) with service at the home at 12.30 conducted by Rev. D. McT'a- Vish after which the remains were taken to Blyth where a public ser­ vice Was held In the United chufeh, Interment takihg place in the Blyth> cfemetery. her is Rd. , of of Flint, of Ste- Sunday D. Mc- Exeter The four brothers and erville; Mr. and Mrs, Hy. Raker, o£ Detroit; Mr, and Mrs. Chris. Zuefle^ of Flint, Mich., Mr, and Mrs, EL Flynn, Mr, and Mrs, Lovell, Mr. andt Mrs, Steif, Mrs, Channer, son and? daughter, Mr, .and Mrs. Haddon, Mr, and Mrs, A- Perritt, all of London;; Mr, and Mrs. Brownlee, and non, Mv* and Mrs. Wesley Nichols, and Mrr and Mrs, Norman Nichols, of 'S'ea*^ forth, and Mr. and, Mrs, Russell Flynn and daughter, of Sarnia, Mr? and Mrs. Treble, of London, haver been here for several weeks, « AUTO ACCIDENT Bunday night on No. 4 highway; a motor car driven by Edward Cushing, of London, came into col­ lision with the buggy nf Roy Faber, of Hensail. The driver of the car saw the small rear light of the bpig- by just in time to swerve and avoid •a more serious accident. The tiro •of the buggy came off when struck, by the hub of one of the car wheols. Mr. Cushing reported the accident to Constable Norry. UNDERWENT AN OPERATION Mrs. L. V. Hogarth, who: has beeit spending the summer at Port Stan­ ley, underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils and for .sinus trouble <at Victoria Hospital, Lon­ don, on Saturday. ' She suffered a hemorrhage and for a time her con­ dition was considered as serious. Her many friends will be pleased to- know that she is now improving nicely. VULCANIZING We have installed a vulcanizer of the latest type and -are prepared tot giye you guaranteed repairs on cas­ ings and tubes at reasonable prices. Before you throw away that old cas« ing bring it in and' see if it will pay, for repairs. W. J. BEER, —---- ------- z Autumn Hats Make Their Debut AND A CORDIAL INVITATION IS EXTENDED TO ALL FASHION SAYiS: “SECOND EMPIRE­ STYLES OF 1880” EMPRESS EUGENIE, DERBY AND 4 VICTORIAN EFFECTS A HAT FOR EVERY TYPE, VERY MODERATELY PRICED AT G. M. ARMSTRONG’S As a large attendance is ex­ pected at the Exeter High School, for the Fall term, pu­ pils should send in their names to the secretary as soon as possible. Our School will have an excellent staff, in all grades, and as is- the case in all High (Schools, there are no. fees to pay. Board can be secured in Exeter at reason­ able cost. Come to Exeter High School Miss1 K. McFaul, Secretary m! Kirkton Horticultural Society FLOWER SHOW IN ABERDEEN HALL KERKTON on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2 Doors open, at 2.30 and 5 p.in. LUNCHES AT MODERATE PRICES THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th A NIGHT OF JAZZ WITH with two outstanding all-star Bands “DOC WHIPPLE” fun Specialist of Cleveland AND HIS GOLDEN PHEASANT ORCHESTRA National Broadcast Favorites and TED BURT AND HIS EIGHT ROYAL COLLEGIANS of Hamilton In a Fresh Feast of Mirth & MeJfidy Ftnniy! Thrilling! Sizzling! Sweett Admission 25c. each; dancing 4 to* 25c. The OLD ’TTNSId FIDDLWS CONTEST* MONDAY, AUGUST 31st J;