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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-03-25, Page 3
THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, MARCH 1987 CHANGED HER SHOES FIVE TIMES A DAY Suffered for 20 years with Rheumatism Try and picture the life this wo man knew for twenty years—chang ing her shoes several times a day in a vain endeavour to attain some re lief from the rheumatic pains that were constantly troubling her. Then Imagine her joy when she found that Kruschen was driving away the rheumatism. This is what s'he 'writes “I have ibeen using Kruschen Salts tor four years. For twenty years previously I had suffered with my feet, sometimes changing -my shoes five times a day and frequently sit ting without any as the pain was so great. Now I can wear the same , pair of shoes all day with comfort, [ cannot speak too highly of Krus chen Salts. Only those who. had been in constant pain with their feet for years can realise what it is to be tree.”—(Mrs.) E. A. It is deposits of excess uric acid, forging 'between the joints, which are frequently the cause of rheuma tism. Kruschen Salts contain two ingredients—sodium and potassium —which are effective solvents of uric acid. 61st Wedding Anniversary iMr. and Mrs. Robt. W. Turner, of Port Elgin, Ont., celebrated their 6,1st wedding anniversary of their marriage on March 15th at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G. Freckleton, Pt. Elgin Mr. and Mrs. Turner, who are 8'6' and 84 years of age, respectively, were married on March 15th 1876* at Ex bourne, Devonshire, England. They sailed for Canada from Liverpool on April 6th of the same year and ar rived at Bayfield, Ontario, on April 20th. They settled in Stanley Twp. Huron. County where they farmed successfully for 52 years. Since their retirement they have resided in Exeter, Lucan, and London before coming to Pt. Elgin-two years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Turner are both enjoy ing the best of health and are great ly interested in -the events of the day. A wedding dinner was served cn March 14th by the hostess Mrs. G. Freckdeton at a table centred by an attractive 'bride’s cake. Unfor tunately all the family were not able to be present. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Turner, of Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turn er, Goderich other relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. Harold New- comlbe, Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bissqtt, Goderich and two grand children, Grant Turner, Goderich and Mary Campbell, Stanley Town ship. Gifts, flowers and messages of congratulation poured in on the bride and groom of 61 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Turner have two- dau ghters and four sons: Mrs. George Campbell, Stanley Twp.; Mrs. G. Freckleton Pt. Elgin; William, of ^Windsor; John, of Stanley; Robert and Fred, of Goderich. There are eleven grandchildren. HUMBLE FOOD WINS PR AISE Columnist Say “Fish and Chips” Could Absorb 60% of Canadian Fish. Long associated as a dish for* the masses in England, the humble fish and chips is apparently gaining rec ognition in Canada. lAit least one large restaurant chain in Toronto and Montreal make a feature of this dish and according to tlhe catterer have struck a very responive chord in the palates of their customers. Recently a columnist in the Bri tish Fishing News predicted that fish and chip shops in tlhis country, if they were properly developed, could absorb 60 pen cent, of the fish lander, as they do in Great Britain. In the old country, he says, everyone in the business earns a good living, especially the fishermen who benefit by the vast markets created by this lively trade. A few Canadian restaurant exe cutives are of the opinion that the humble fish nd chips has real pos- ■ sib'ilities. The chief handicap in the past, according to one, has been that no effort has been made to place this business on a qaulity ba sis. The merchandising of fish and chips has been largely confined to poorer districts and people lhave not been property educated to think of fish and chips as the wholesome and savoury food it Is. Were more restaurants to feature it and give it the imprimatur . of quality, there might very well b6 a new habit created among Canadians nd a substantial fillip given to the fish industry. 50 YEARS AGO Maich 24, 4887 The new English Church, Staffa, was opened on Sunday, with Rev. O. H. Bridgman, of Hensail as pastor. Mr. R. Hicks, of Centralia, has bought the grain Store from John Treitz. Mr. James Carter, 2nd con, of McGillivray, met with a painful ac cident when he was kicked in the face by one of his horses, fractur ing the upper jaw, Mr. E. Liddicott, who has been connected with the E'ljmville school for the past five years has resigned and intends removing to London this week. Mr. E. Spicer, who has creditably occupied the position of assistant post master in the Exeter post office for upwards of six years, leaves fon Wardsville in the course off a few weeks, where he will engage in the stove and. tin business in company with his" brother-in-law, Mr. W. Smale. Mr. iSpicer’s successor is Mr. Fred Collins, of Hay Township. Mr. John Fisher, of Toronto, and formerly of Exetei* was in town the other day. M. Robt. Cooper, of Uslborne, has disposed of his 50-acre farm to Mr. Richard Coultis. Miss S. Senior, who. has been in Toronto for some time, returned to her home last week. Rev. J. Follick, of Durham, is vis iting his brother Mr. E. Follick, of this .place. Miss J. Ramsay has returned from his visit to Londesboro. As the result of a $5 Ibet, on Tuesday last a wood-sawing match took place at Sipackman’s 'between Messrs. Fair and Welsh, of Exeter, Two piles were selected of 7->8 of a cord each. After tossing up for pick of pile, which fell to the lot of Mr, Welsh the match began. The contestants worked hard finishing the .pile in >55 minutes. Fail* winning by one cut only. 25 YEARS AGO March 28, 1912 Mr. George Sanders, who has been conducting a milk business has de cided to quit and has sold his cows to Mr. I. Armstrong. (Mr. Garnet Smallacomlbe, of Hen sail, has been appointed to the posi tion of Government painter and dec orator at Guelph Model Fairm. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hawkins last week moved .from Elimville into the house that he recently purchased •from Miss Vina Fisher on Huron St. Mr. W. H. Collins, manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, received word that he has been ap pointed manager of the branch at Brookville. Mr. Waugh, Toronto, will fill the vacancy here. Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton, who have Ibeen visiting their son Fred In Toronto for several weeks returned home yesterday. Rev. Peter Strang, who has been visiting his brother Mr. Henry Strang at Hurondale, left Tuesday morning for Winnipeg where tlhe de gree of D..D. will be conferred on him. Mr. A. R. Graham received word last week to report at the Winnipeg branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, where he would receive instruction to take charge of one of their Western branches. IMr. A. E. Hodgert has disposed of his dwelling near the foundry to Mr. F. Hamilton, of Cromarty, and having disposed of his household ef fects left yesterday for Toronto. The family will follow in a few days. ,Mr. Fred Haggith, who recently letf here for Vancouver B.'C., is now on his way to Seattle. Mr. Wm. Thomas left Wednesday for London where he has tccepted^ a position as blacksmith. Mr. John McDonell, of Wallace- fcurg, spent a few days in town the latter part of last week leaving on Monday for Strathroy. 15 YEARS AGO March 30, 1922 Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Gardiner, of Blyth, visited in Exeter on Thursday of last week. ,M. Wm. Blatchford, of Toronto, visited with relatives and friends in Exeter during tihe past week. Mrs. Thos. Crews, of Exeter N., returned home from London last week where she spent a few weeks with friends. Mr. Isaa<c Dunsford and sister Mrs. Gould intend moving onto the farm on tii© Lake Road occupied by Mr. Wm. Carrick. Mrs. Harry Yungfolpt, of Zurich. The remains were laid to- rest in. the Lutheran cemetery on Tuesday af ternoon, service in St. Peter’s church Rev, E. Turkheim officiating. -—Zurich Herald THE LATE GRACE HARMER It is with deepest feeling of re gret and sadness that we learned of the death of Mrs. Grace Harmer at the home of her son Geo. of Tho:rn- loe recently. She had been declin ing in health of late. Mrs. Harmer was formerly Grace Muxworthy, a native of Devonshire, England, and would have attained her 96th birth* day on May 27th, having been born- in 1841. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock at the United -.church, Thornloe with Rev C. G. Higgins officiating. In terment at Milberta. Those left to mourn her passing are two- daugh ters, and three sons: (Mary) Mrs, H .P. Henderckson, in California; (Chalotta) Mrs. Frank Murray, Tor onto; George at Shornloe;' William at Millberta and James in the White River district. DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE WATTS The death occurred after a short illness in Clinton at her home re cently of Mrs. George Watts, widow of the late George Watts, at the age of 70 years. Mrs. Watts was born in Brucefield and was married on March 20, 1895, to Mr. Watt, who predeceased her in November, 1934. There were no children, Two bro thers and two sisters survive: Messrs John McQueen, of Lansing; and Wm. McQueen, of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. James Walker, Brucefield and Mrs. Frank O’Neil, of Regina, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. Watt lived on a farm on tlhe London Road, north of Brucefield and later retired to Clinton in 1918. The funeral took place from her .home n Clinton with interment in Baird’s cemetery. Rev. C. W. D. Cozens officiated. IRE-NUPTLAjL SHOWER A miscellaneous pre-nuptial show er was held at the (home of Mrs. H. Forsythe, Egmondville, when some forty friends and former neighbors from the 8 th and 9th concession of Tuckersmith assembled in honor of her daughter, Miss Vera Elizabeth Forsythe, whose marriage to. Wil- fed Albert Glazier, of Clinton will take 'place quietly on Wednesday, March 24. The gifts, which were many and beautiful were brought into the parlor in a decorated bas ket. Miss Forsythe thanked tihe donors fox* their kind expressions ot their goodwill. “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” then was sung and the remainder of the evening was spent in progressive euchre, after which a delicious lundh was served.. —'Huron Expositor* FARM SOLD FOR $308.58 .Shades of the boom days hung uneasily over the Middlesex County ■buildings as hundreds of subdivis ions lots in London’s subui’fbs went on the acution block to be knocked down to. the highest bidder for un paid taxes. On the original list there were six farms to be auctioned off for taxes. But most of them were re deemed before the sale. Only one full 100 acres was sold. That brought $308.58, the amount owing foi’ four years’ taxes. The farm was on concession 6, of McGillivray Twp. Right beside it was anothei* 100- acre farm offered for sale, with the same amount owing on it. However there was no bidding .on it and fin ally just 60 acres from tlhis farm were sold fox* the $308.58. A man from R.R. 3, Ailsa Craig, 'bought both (places. The system used in country tax sales is to offer the property first foi* the amount of taxes owing. Then if there are bidders, the auctioneer starts. On farmlands the property is neve sold for more tihan the taxes. The bidders offer to take portions, of the property, and ipay the taxes due. The one who will take the smallest portion and pay the back taxes on the whole place wins. In cases of houses and lots being offered for sale, the bidding is done in the ordinary auction manner with the person bidding the .highest price above the taxes, getting the proper ty. During! the general information lesson the teacher had found ' his scholars slow* in recognizing coins of the realm, pulling a quarter out of his pocket, he slipped it down on the desk. “What's this?” he ashed. “Heads.” said little Tommy. LATE EDMUND A DEICHERT The hand of death removed the suffering of Mr, Edmund A. Deichert on Saturday, March 13th, aged 51 years, 10. months and 18 days. Mr. Deichert had been a sufferer of an infliction in the head for some months, having had a critical oper ation performed in a Detroit Hospit al, and it was his desire to come back to Zurich to cohvelescence. The late Mr. Deichert has been, for some twenty years, a resident of the States. He was not married. Sur- viving are three brothers And one sister. ....jNicHxolas Deichert, of De troit; Jacob and John Deichert and REPORT OF 8. 8. NO. 2, HAY The following is the report foi* the months of January and February Jr. IV—'Clarence Khiglht 81; Ted Prouty 80; Melvin Greb 7'5; Jean Triebnei* 72; Doreen .Campbell 63; Lloyd Campbell 52. iSr. Ill—'Helen Rowe 77; Audrey Russell 74; Muriel Rowe 71; Har old Campbell 65; Donald Case 64. 2A—Ross Keys 79; Grant Trieb nei* 78; Beverley Gould 70 (absent for one exam,). 2B—Wanda Tuckey 84; R. Knight 72; Elmer Rowe 66; Grant Case 62; Ellis Northcott 61; Jdyce Corbett 56; Arnold Campbell 46. 1—Elmer Campbell <84; Norma Knight 81; Billie Tucltoy 66. P,r.—Marion Triebner, Neil Stan- lake (absent owing to illness.) Number oh roll 26. Jean I. Coates, teacher Communication In a late issue you published such an interestin'© letter written by 'Mrs, French, of Wetaskiwin, Alta., form erly Mis® WinoM (Winnie) Howard, of Exeter and a most successful teacher in our public school. A teacher whose pupils delighted to please her, One evening she had to leave town, stay over night in LoPr don and was not able to return un til after nine q'glock the next morn ing. She knew this and she said to her little ones, T shall not be able to get back in time for school to-mor row morning ibut I want you to study lessons until I return.” The next morning she was pleas ed to find as she expected to do that her class was working quietly and steadily without any supervision. Exetei* 'has had some wonderful teachers. One thought she gave us on one little historical fact was that the boys all “mitched” from school the morning the London, Huron & Bruce Railway was opened. Was it any wonder? I do not doubt but that there was a large crowd of men. and women down at the station to wel come the .first train. This road that was to mean So much to Exeter and foi* which they had given a bonus of $10,0001.00, a large sum surely when we realize that the village had been, incorporated in 1873 just three years before the road was opened In 187t6.. But what an impetus it gave to the town and surrounding country The town grew rapidly in population and in a few years there were 2,000 people who called it home and pros perity was written all over the place. In fact the whole central district of Huron .profited largely by the 'building of this road. Hensail was not even a name before the advent of building it. Just before Christmas 1876, 1 made myt first trip over it as I tra velled from Lucknow to Kenwood. In 1877 I was over the road twice and every 'place along the line was the scene of great activity in .build ing and shipping. Trains were filled with passengers and large crowds were to be seen at all stations along the line. When we consider the lim ited number of passengers' on our trains now we are almost tempted to regret that the automobile was invented. The first morning the remains of one of the Burgess family in Luck now., accompanied 'by a number" of friends with their pastor, the late Rev. James Caswell, were on the train as they wient to London for the interment. Today an auto-hearse would leave Lucknow after dinner, go to London and back before dark. That morning thy left at 5.23 and returned reaching home about 11 p.m. What a change! Progress? Yes, what of the next sixty years. W. H JOHNSTON Fire Destroys Car ^Only one in a thousand,” said the insurance adjuster pn looking over the result pf a fire on the ■ premises 'of |F. A. Campbell, Mit chell, “Whafs the matter with the gar age?” asked Mr. Campbell, coming in from a stroll Thursday morning. “Nothing,” replied his son Adair. “At least it was all right when I put the car away last night at six o’clock.” “Come and see it,” replied Mr, Campbell. Both went to. investigate and on approaching found the garage to be scorched in places and smoked In others. On opening the doors des olation met their eyes, Walls 'were smoked and scorched. The paint was all peeled off on the section of the car body around the seat and on. the inside nothing remained but white ashes and the 'bare springs of the upholstering. Even the steering wheel was burned off. This was a coupe model, and on turning back the -rumble seat, here again just bare springs awaited them. So intense was the heat that othex* articles hanging in the garage were ruined. Wire soldex* hanging on the wall was melted and lying in a pile on a shelf below; the .rubber of the windshield wiper was melted onto the glass and a saddle hanging on the wall was practically iruined. The fire insurance adjuster said this is one case in a thousand. Had the doors been opened an' explosion would have resulted and in all pro bability would have been fatal to the one opening the door. It is thought the fire started from a short circuit in a battery connec tion. Judge: “Do you find the prison er guilty or not guilty?” Foreman: “Not guilty, with a ire- commendation that he should be told not to do it again.” RADIO BEACON NEEDED Bursuixxg the appeal of Greftt Lake mariners to have a radiobeac on stationed at Goderich, G. L, Par- sops, presidept of the Goderich Ele vator & Trapsit Company Ltd., has written authorities poiptipg out the ipadequ^qy of propel’, dji’ectiop-bear- ipg equipment on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes. There are 39 American stations, while Canada op erates only eight. Although there is a foghorn at this port, its range is only about eight 'miles and the main purpose ot a fadioibeacon would ibe to guide steamers to the port, as well as to ensure a safe passage for steamers plying up and down Lake Huron. It is hoped a beacon*- may be estab lished at Goderich before the open ing of navigation" this year. Mariners also urge that a green flashing light be established on the south breakwater at the gap, oppos ite the lighthouse and that a red port light be placed at the head of the elevators which have an altitude of 165 feet. Goderich iSignal. Mrs. Heck; “I wonder, Mrs, Peck, if I could .borrow your rug beater.” iMrs. Peck: “I’m sorry, Mrs, Heck but he doesn’t come home ’til five o’clock.” Expensive Coon Skin A coon skin* for which oue man has already paid &. $22 fine in Mid dlesex County for illegal poBsessipn is gping round and round and came put in court in coderich <h.en two more fines were levied in connection with the same pelt. When the raccoon ran out of a hollow tree which was being felled in Lam'bton County near Grpnd Bend some weeks ago, it was laid lew with a woodsman’s axe. Borden Schroeder came into pos- session of tbe hide and he gave it to 77-year-old William Carrick, who in turn presented it to Lawrence Mas on, of Middlesex, the first to pay $10 and costs. ;3'ehroeder and Car- rieki each paid $2 and costs for hav ing in their possession a coonskin out of season. Thus the Province of On tario is so far $30 richer because a coon ran out of a hollow tree. “I am very thankful to you peo ple in Qoderidh and if the fine was any more I would stay with yon for a while longer—J told Sheriff John ston that downstairs before I came into court and he promised to pro vide accommodation,” the aged ‘Car rick told Magistrate Makins amid laughter, If You Neglect Backache Kidney Trouble May Follow Those terrible pains that strike you in the small of the back, right over the kidneys, are nothing more than a cry for help from these organs. These dull pains, sharp pains and quick twinges point to the fact that your kidneys need attention. Doan’s Kidney Pills help to take out the stitches, twitches, and twinges, limber up the stiff back, and give relief and comfort *to those who suffer from weak, lame and aching backs. ATTENTION! HURON COUNTY FARMERS We wish at this time to draw your attention to a series of farm ers’ meeting which will be held in the. county from March 23rd to April 7th inclusive. These meetings are as follows: Thursday, March 25, 2:00 p.m., Forrester’s Hall, Au burn; Friday, March 26th, 2:00 p. m., .Harlock .School; Wednesday, March 31st, 2:00 p,m., St. Joseph church basement, Kingsbridge; Fri day, Aipril 2nd, 2:00 p.m., Agricul tural Hall, Dungamton; Monday, April 5th, 2:00 p.m., Forrester’s Hall, Belgrave; Tuesday, April 6th, 2:00 p.m., Township Hall, Wroxet- er; Wednesday, April 7th, 2:00 p. m., Township Hall, Ethel. The above meetings will be ad dresses by Dr. Lional 'Stevenson, of the staff of the Ontario Veterinary College, at Guelph. Dr. Stevenson will speak on the two subjects, Contagious Abortion and Mineral Deficiency Disease. Both these sub jects should be of real interest to every farmer in the- county, as we must admit that Contagious Abor tion is causing considerable finan-l cial loss to farmers in this County. During the last few years farmers have had some experience with min eral deficiencies and we are quite sure that you will welcome an op portunity of hearing an authority discuss these tw-o conditions. Nine meetings of a similar nature were held in the County last year and so much interest was created that the members of the Advisory Agricultural Council requested the (Agricultural representative to ar range fox* ten additional meetings this year. The Huron County Coun cil at the January session heartily endorsed this recommendation from the Advisory Agricultural Council. Every farmex* in the County should plan to attend one of these meet ings. As it is impossible to reach everyone by letter, we would con sider it a favour if you would ad vise your neighbors about these meetings. WILMOT HAACKE, Chairman of Advisory Agricultural Council. IAN MacLEOD, Agricultural Repre sentative fox* Huron County. CHEVROLET IOOK at the streamlined smartness of J Chevrolet’s famous “Bodies by Fisher”. . . . Look inside and see how perfect taste matches spacious comfort in Chevrolet’s rich interiors. . . . Stand back and admire those gdrgeous color combinations. . . . Here at last true beauty goes hand-ill-hand with economical transportation. But beauty is only half the story. Drive a Chevrolet and you’ll never take less than the safety—the comfort—the performance —-that make Chevrolet ownership the most satisfying as well as the most economical experience in motoring! THE ONLY COMPLETE CAR PRICED,SO LOW: Uriisteel Turret Top Bodies by Fisher with Fisher No-Draft Ventilation. Valve-in-Head Economy Ehgtne. Self energizing Hydraulic Brakes. Knee-Action gliding ride (on Master De Luxe Modeli). ( Master H-Passenger Business Coupe delivered at iactory, Oshawa, Ont. Government taxes, license and freight additional. (Prices subject to change without notice,) Renew Now! • • • • for econo mical transportation SNELL BROS. & CO., EXETER Associate John Passmore & Son, Hensall, Ont. Dealers C. Fritz & Son, Zurich; John Sprowl, Lucan