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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-02-01, Page 8THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1910 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE ?«ass ......& V’s Beauty Shoppe Exeter Markets For Charm and jjeauty Croquiinole, Combination & Spiral Permanents Phone 113 Evenings by Appointment Vera C. Decker, Proprietress • In some towns, the natives kick because the nine o'clock curfew wakes them up. Wheat 49-53Jc. (according to grade) Oats 30c. Barley 52c. Buckwheat 55c. Creamery Butter 32c. Dairy Butter 26c. 29c. Eggs, A large 18c. del. Eggs, medium 16e. del. Eggs, B 14c. Hogs dressed $11.50 -* for CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Comfortable Glasses AT —- Reasonable Prices SEE Don’t forget the Oyster Supper on Thursday, February 8 th, at Ca- ven Presbyterian Church. ■ SEA HERRING FILLETS 22c, a lb. C. E. ZURBRIGG Rev. Douglas C. Hill, B.A., B,D, Minister Mrs. J. G. Cochrane, Organist Youth’s and Men’s Winter Coats The Women's Institute will hold a euchre and bridge February 19 th in aid of the Red Cross. Please re­ serve date I FOR SALE — Owing to the ser­ ious illness of Mr. S. J. Hogarth it has lax* not been decided to sell their popu- old mare Nellie Black. She has a bad habit in stable or out. ATTENTION FARMERS , Having been appointed farm trade commission agent fox’ the Imperial ' Oil Co., covering the district from Brucefeld to Elginfield, it will be my privilege to afford the farmers a more complete and better service. Our telephone ixumbei’ remains the same 110 and all orders large or small will receive prompt attention. Imperial Oil appreciates past favors and hopes to give a better service by their new system of distribution. J. F. BEAN, Exeter I i SALMON CHILLETS No Bone, No Waste 25c. allb. The Ideal Meat Market Phone 38 Main St, LOCALS NOTICE ■ FOR SALE—100 acres of full set of good buildings, 10 bush, balance tillable. County close to village. Real price for W. C. Pearce Exeter. land, acres road, cash. Itp. FOR SALE—Modern home, 3- piece bath, furnace, hot and cold x’unning water; nice grounds, IS acres, garage, stable, hen house. Suitable fox* retired farmex* ox- gar- .den hobbist. Reasonable. Apply to J. W. Powell, Exeter The new Ford Tractoi’ is now on display at our show rooms.—'Sandy Elliot. .STRAYED — Five yearlings from N. i lot 4, Concession 6, Hay Town­ ship about January 1st. Kindly notify H. H. Brown, Exeter ox’ Geo. Armstrong, reeve of Hay Twp. 3tP WANTED—Six cords of maple, delivered at S. S. No. phen, to be sawed and piled woodshed. James E. Willis, Treas. hard 3, Ste­ in the Sec’y.- 2tc WANTED — To rent, a 50-acre grass farm. Apply to Wm. J. Thom­ son, phone Kirkton 48-4. APPLE BUTTER FOR .SALE- will exchange poultry, seed toes, etc., call ter or at the V. Cann & Sons. ■Or fox* any kind of live oi’ feed grains, pota- at Shell'Station. Exe- farm, Bayfield—S. J. FOR RENT- conveniences. Situated on street. Apply, Miss Weekes. -House, modern, all Main tfc. FOR SALE—Electric washer $9. W. C. Pearce. HOUSES FOR SALE — I have sev­ eral comfortable homes at a range of prices and terms to suit any pur­ chaser. — C. V. Pickard, phone 165. GOOD FARM FOR SALE — Near Exeter. Brick house, bank barn at • very reasonable price; also 175, 10’0 and 50 acre farms with good build­ ings. 100 acres suitable fox* pasture. C. V. Pickard, Phone 16-5 LOST — Two green truck racks between Clandeboye and Clinton. Notify ILackie Bros. Lucan, Ontario. WANTED — A quantity of mixed hay; also a good cow.—W. F. Abbott Itp TWO-WAY ACTION on the kid­ neys, antiseptic and invigorating. Rumacaps attack the cause of Rheu­ matism, Sciatica, (Lumbago. BROWNING’S DRUGSTORE FARM FOR RENT — In Usborne, township, 100 acres of land, two storey brick house, large bank barn, ever running water, two never fail­ ing wells, possession in spring, rent­ er to live on place. For particulars aply to E. R. P. Copeland, 1021 Drouillard Road, Windsor, Ontario. For information apply to A. R. W. Copeland, Kirkton, Ontario. Itp. «O I I i 0 Kindly note that the Dental Of­ fices of Exetei’ ai’e closed every Wednesday afternoon throughout the year. I PANCAKE SUPPEfe- A pancake supper will be held in Trivitt Memorial Parish Hall under the auspices of the W. A. on Shrove Tuesday, February 6th, Supper serv­ ed 5:30 to 8 p.m. and 15c. for those cakes. Admission 25c Provision will be made who do not care for nan- .February 2nd, is Candle- Optometrist at Exeter Newest approved methods of Eyesight Testing used. Office o>pen 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every week day except Wednesday ~ Marion Pooley BEAUTY SHOPPE All Work Guaranteed Exeter Phone 245 Heating Costs are Lower When You Burn D&H ANTHRACITE Wasteful overheating and underheat- iixg are eliminated when you burn D&H Axxthracite—a hard coal that can be regulated to keep youx* lioxxxe heated in step with ’’ the outdoor temperature. And, because it is clean, pure coal—there is more heat in every ton of D&H Anthracite. JAS. P. BOWEY Plione 33; Residence 157 LV3I LEAP YEAR 10 a.m.—Sunday School 11 a.m -Public Worship 4 Conducted by the Minister 7 p.m.—Public Worship Conducted by the Minister Tuesday, Feb. 6—Y- P. S. attends meeting of Y. P, S. of First church .Seaforth. Tuesday, Feb. 6—at 3 pan. Regular meeting of C.'C.C. at home of Mrs, G. Flynn. MAIN ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. Robert Copeland B.A. Miss Evelyn Huston 11 a.m.—The Minister ‘ 3 p.m.—The Sunday School 7 p.m.—The Minister Thursday 7.3 0—Prayer Meeting JAMES ST. UNITED CHURCH Rev. Arthur Page, Pastor W. R. Goulding, A.T.C.M. Organist and Choir Leader 11 a.m - -Religion: Bad and Good No. 3—“Is Religion an Escape” 3 p.m.—Church School 7 p.m.—The Minister “ Monday 8 p.m.—Y. P. Union Wednesday, 8 p.m.—Prayex* Service Thurs. 2.30 p.m.—Woman’s Assoc. 4.3-0' p,m.—-Wai’ 'Service Unit Friday 8 p.ni.—Monthly Meeting of the Board of Stewards. COT Many people are beginning to realize that if they will need a new Winter Coat next Win­ ter it will pay them to buy this season when you will be able to get much bettei’ quality and at prices that will look; very cheap next year. Buying clothes at present prices is a real investment. Let us show you some real money savers. EXTRA SPECIAL 15 only all wool Jersey Dresses., These were $2.95 to $3.95 and are pure wool. Take your pick. EACH $1.49 27 IN. WHITE FLANNELETTE SPECIAL 15c 3 pieces only 27-inch White Flannelette. A value you will not see again for some time. SPECIAL PER YARD 15c BATS FOR COMFORTERS Lovely Ffuffy Bats for Comforters that open up full size. EACH 39c, 55c and 75c # LOVELY ENGLISH STRIPED FLANNELETTES 36 in. Wide. Splendid for Men’s Night Gowns or Pyjamas. You will like the bright cheery patterns. PER YARD 30c New Prints and Broadcloths Our New Prints are bright and snappy. You will like the new bright patterns that are found in larger patterns. < Splendid for smocks, etc. Prices are 20c, 25c and 29c. O. V. FACTORY YARNS That we will soon have toj raise the price. Greys, Black, Heather, Buie, Red and White. ’ PER SKEIN 30c BARGAINS IN REMNANTS We have just finished stock taking and we have a lot of small remnants that we are offering at wonderful savings. STAMPED MATS Quite a numbei* of new styles to choose from. The popular sellers are 30c, 60c and 70c TURKISH TOWLINGS Eight good patterns to choose from bought early last year. Today’s price would be 5 cents a yard higher. OLD PRICES 20c, 25c and 30c DANCE at the in To- which > Hotel, be for just out the be- is ill in follow- con tinues for several weeks, able to be up and Victoi* 'Snell and FOR SALE — Buckeye brooder (1,000) and incubator (350.) Apply Simon J. Morlock, R. R, No. 2 Ored- iton. Itp. FOR SALE-—-Anker Holt Separ­ ator, 500, in gdod working order. Apply to WM. BrickwOod, Hay P.O. i Itp. AGENTS WANTED SELL WHAT EVERY HOUSE­ HOLD NEEDS! Familex salesmen live selling guaranteed Fainillex Pro­ ducts. FAIR PROFITS DERS. day: fit Cioittdxit, Montreal, QUICK AND SURE SALES - REPEAT OR- , Get facts and catalogue to* FA'MILEX PRODUCTS, 570 Friday, mas Day, when the groundhog comes out to see his shadow. Keep the date open for a hot Val­ entine dinner, February 14th James ‘Street United Church. I Miss Eva Pearce is visiting ronto for a few days after she will visit at Glexi Home Muskoka. Mr. Wxn May was able to for a short walk Tuesday first time since his illness fore Christmas. Mrs. J. T. Stewart, who Victoria Hospital, London, ing her recent operation, to improve. Mr. N. J. Dore, who has been con­ fined to his room is improving and around. Mr. and Mrs. daughter Lorraine, of London, visit­ ed with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Snell on Sunday. Miss (Dorothy Ratz has returned to her home in Shipka after visiting for a few days with her cousin, Miss Helen Westcott. Marjorie Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, celebrated hei’ fifth birthday on Saturday by entertaining a party of hei’ little friends. Miss Marion Elliot, who under­ went an operation for appendicitis in Victoria Hospital, London, is re­ cuperating nicely and is expected home Thursday. Mr. Robert Hunter, of Usborne, while taking turnips from a pit had : the misfortune to receive injuries I to his back and ankle, owing to earth j coming in on him. Mr. Wm. J. Smith has taken pos­ session of the building he recently purchased from Mr. F. J. Wickwire. He intends remodelling the building and has let the contract to Mr. Wm. Balkwill. Mr. John Murray, of 'Carlestead, Min., is visiting with his brother Peter and other friends. Mr. Mur­ ray is a native of Hay Township first left here 53 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Black, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fleischaeur babe, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hirtzel and children, of Crediton visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. Norry on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ferguson and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson motored up from Toronto 'Sunday and were ac­ companied home by Miss Ila West­ cott who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Tuesday, Tesday and nesday and Good Friday comes on March 22nd and Easter Sunday on the 24th. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Penhale and Mrs. W. Ellerington and daughtex* Joan spent Monday in Woodstock. They were accompanied by Mr. W. Passmore, who with Mr. Penhale were in Hamilton on business. Mr. J. C. Horton, manager of the London Life Insurance Co, of Cal­ gary, Alta., is recuperating at the home of his sisters Mrs. Horney and Miss M. A, Horton following a sur­ gical operation in Victoria Hospital, London. His daughter Mrs. George Irwin and son Robert, of Toronto, are with him here. and and and Rd, Coates. February 6, is Shrove Wednesday Ash Wed- the beginning of Lent. The wise man mistakes not envy for friendship. } OLD AND NEW TIME TRIVITT MEMORIAL CHURCH Rector, Rev. M. A. Hunt Organist, Miss MacFaul Choir Leader, ’ Mr. Middlemiss Quinquagesima Sunday 10.45 a.m.—Sunday School 10 a.m.—Holy Communion 7 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon Subject—'‘(Love” New and Attractive Wallpapers for Spring K This week all of our new wallpapers for Spring will be in their racks and ready for the early" buyers. Neat and attractive patterns that are wonderful values for the[ money await your inspection. We, also have a number of room lots at $1.29, $1.49, $1.79, $1.99 GROCERY SPECIALS Exeter Opera House Wed., Feb. 7th Renew Now Before Too Late For Draw for Prizes 7 PENCILS W1 ' ~ .AND 3 WRAPPERS Dancing From 9 to 2 GOOD ORCHESTRA Admission 25c LET T. H. ELLIOTT Make That Old Suit of Yours Look Like New Do not cast it to one side or give it away because it has gotten a little shabby or worn around the bottom of sleeves or the bottonxs of the pants. Bring it to T. H. Elliott He Will Make it Look Like New I have a nunxber of Men’s Overcoats for sale cheap sizes 37 to 44 One Black Fur Overcoat Size 44 A lady’s or gent’s Bulova -wrist watch will be given away as a grand prize to subscribers of tlie Exetei’ Times-Advocate who renew their subscription before February 17th. Second prize $5.00; five prizes of two dollars each and ten prizes of one dollax’ each. One coupon for each 50c paid on subscription. Re­ new Now. Mrs. Jas. Brooks, who has been ill in Victoria Hospital, London, for the past five ■ weeks returned Tuesday evening. Word has been received onto that Mr. John May, resident of Exeter, who failing in health, is again confined to his home on from Tor- a former has been bed. Milk Sleigh Upset milk sleigh used by Hatter’s for distributing milk around wrt’HWHWu 6 Cakes for .(SOAP 25c WHEAT FLUFFS With Premiums in Package I Large pkg................... 39c Medium pkg......................25c and 2 for ...................... 25c DUTCH CLEANSER IVORY Large 10c Medium 2 for 13c. CORNFLAKES Kellogg’s With Bowl Free 3 for...............25c 3 tins.................27c NUT CRUSH Chocolate 'Flavour AYLMER SOUPS 3 for...............25c CHOICE SPY APPLES 16 oz. jar . . . 20c AYLMER DILL PICKLES e jar ... . 22c Southcott Bros. Exeter,16 Mr. Roy MdLeod, who recently underwent an operation for appen­ dicitis in the Seaforth Hospital is improving and returned home this week. Mr. McLeod is employed on Mr. IF'red Ellerington’s farm in Us­ borne. 'On Friday evening the family ga­ thered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James 'Cottle on the Thames Road and presented them with a chair. The occasion was the fortieth wed­ ding anniversary.A very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. Herb. Trevethick, of Melfort Sask., is renewing acquaintances in Exeter. Mr. Trevethick is an Exeter Old Boy having left here many years ago for the west. He sees many changes since he was a boy going to school here. Mr. J. C. Vidt, in Company with other Locker owners in Western On­ tario will attend a two-day School on Locker Service at the Michigan Col­ lege of Agriculture & Applied Science at East Lansing, Mich., on February Sth and 7th. MOVING TO GODERICH Mr. Rod Ellis, who has been tributoi’ in Exeter for the Imperial Oil Co., has been transferred to Goderich and has assumed his new duties. Mr. Ellis will continue to service the dealers in the district with Goderich as the centre for dis­ tribution. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis and family will move to Goderich as soon as a home can be secured. Exeter will regret to lose them. Mr. J. P. Bean, of St, Marys, has been appoint­ ed farm.jtrade commission agent for this district and will service the farm trade. He and Mrs. Bean and family are moving to Exeter and have rented the housfe of Mr. Art Jones who is moving to St, Thomas. Mrs. Bean was formerly Gladys HUn- kin and thdy have two children, John Franklin and Lawrence Marvin. We welcome them to dux* midst. dis- I Florida day siege 25 years ten-has suffered from a of the coldest weather in Crop losses’ are very high. The Dairy town was overturned Monday and milk bottles and boxes were dumped into a snow drift at the south end of the town when the delivery horse ran away. were broken. ped run Mr. John Krueger, of London, was a pleasant called at the Times-Ad- vocate on Tuesday. Only a few of the bottles The horse was stop- on William street after having into a fence. Visitor From the West the last as De- able to number I Mr. Edward Caldwell, of Lawson, Sask., has come East fox* his annual visit to the familiar scenes of his boyhood. -He is a brothex’ of our townsman, John Caldwell. Mr. Cald­ well reports a wonderful fall few months. Even as late cember 9 th, farmers were cultivate theii’ land and a took advantage of this condition and sowed their spring wheat so as to have it ready for the first growth in the spring. He reports that the two crops in 1938 and 19? 9 have done wonders in helping all classes. Money is a little more plentiful, debts are being paid and a spirit of optimism is abroad among all class­ es. The city of Moose Jaw was scarce';of watei’ in 1938 and last year they'dug a ditch 70 miles long to bring their supply of water from the Saskatchewan river. < Owing to an epidemic of measles in the school near Lakeside taught by Miss Jean Coates, th§ school was closed for a time and Miss Coates returned to her home in Usborne. Since returning to her home Miss Coates has contracted the measles. A. Y. P. A. Euchre The Trivitt A. Y. P. A. held a suc­ cessful euchre on Monday evening, there went high; high hands. Jimmie Triebner lucky door prize. being 2'0 tables in play. Prizes to Miss A. L. Sanders, lady’s Mr. Douglas Baker, gent’s and Mr. Archie Davis lone won the James Street Y. P. U. The regulai’ meeting of James 'St. Y. P. U. was held Monday evening with Helen Buswell presiding. A hymn was sung followed by prayer. Laurene Beavers and Dorothy Tra- quair sang a duet “Ivory Palaces." Helen Smith gave a reading. Laverne Christie took the business part of the meeting. All Red Cross bags are to be brought in next week. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Barbara Dinney. The meet­ ing closed with a hymn. The feature of the evening was a quiz program with Betty Coates and Allen Rich­ ards as leaders of the two sides.DAVID MILLS, WAR VETERAN, DIES David Mills, of town and former­ ly of London, died January 26th in Victoria Hospital, London, after some weeks’ illness. He was in his [ 67th year. Mr. Mills was born in • London, England, and went to Lon­ don in 1912. He enlisted during the last war and served overseas as a lance corporal of the Royal Engin­ eers. He came to Exetei’ from Lon­ don several years ago. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Amelia Mills, five sons, Herbert, Jack, William, Robt. and George and one daughter, Mrs. F. Burgeron, of Timttxins. The fun­ eral was held from the Evans funer­ al home, London on Tuesday. Rev. T. J. Finlay, of St. Paul's Cathedral j lation of officers was conducted by officiated. Interment was in Wood- I the leader Miss Maude Horton. Clos- land cemetery, I ing hymn and prayer. James Street Mission Band The regular meeting of the Mis­ sion Band of James Street church was held on Tuesday afternoon of last week with an .attendance of 23. The president, Dawson Goulding opened the meeting by all singing the opening hymn. Minutes of last meeting were read by Mary Fletcher and prayer by Mac Grant; duet by Margaret Pickard and Elaine Coates. Story of Shera, entitled "The Women and Girls of India” was told leader Mrs. Tanton to Which children listened with rapt tlon. Hymn 251. 'Mission Purpose was repeated by all. by the all the atten- .18 and tnstal- ooooo—O—ooooo January Clearance Sale of Men’s Furnishings ooooo—O—ooooo This annual sale offers great savings for the thrifty buyer 4 W. W. T A M A N EXETER. ONT.PHONE 81 James St. W. A. Group 2 The first meeting of Group 2 was held on Friday, of last week at the home of the convenor Mrs. W. R. Goulding with an attendance of 22. Miss Florence Down was appointed secretary-treasurer; press reported Mrs. H. Cowen. After the business a splendid program was given^con- sisting of two vocal solos by Mrs. A. 0. Elliot, instrumental Mrs. Horton and a New Year’s papex’ by Mrs. Cowen. The prize for the guessing contest was won by Mrs. W. E. Weekes. A dainty lunch was served Those assisting the hostess were Mrs. M. C. Fletcher, Mrs. E. Row- cliffe, Mrs. Kyle, Miss Florence Down, Mrs. E. Lindenfield, Mrs. H, Cowen, held on of Mrs. The next meeting will be February 20 th at the home H. H. Cowen. “Why ate you reducing?” “Olx, to cut dowii expenses.” James Street Group W. A. Mrs. Frank Taylor was hostess Thursday evening to members of her W. A. 'Group of James Street church. Mrs. H. C. Carey was elected secre­ tary-treasurer with Mrs. F, Boyle as Assistant. During the business dis­ cussion it was decided to hold a home made baking sale on March 23rd. Musical numbers much enjoyed, con­ sisted of: A piano accordian solo by Mae Snell; vocal solo by Mrs. Thos. Coates and a piano solo by Mrs. H. •C. Carey. Members assisting the hostess at the tea hour were: Mes- dames, Steiner, Boyle, Howald, 1’. Coates and M, Snell. The next month­ ly meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Thos, Coates on Friday even­ ing February 23rd. Mr. Les. Coates and Miss Margar­ et Ellerington spent the week-end in Brampton, owing to the Illness of the former’s axtht.