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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-09-26, Page 1’•ESTABLISHED 1873 * '..'-■"■y ______ ......................................... 'IIII —!■■!!!! ■ ... ...........ii,.,,,,,..,,,— -■ EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 26th, 1940 Sixty-Seventh Year LADIES’ and MISSES' FALL and WINTER DRESSES WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED SOME OF THE NEWEST .STYLES IN LADIES AND MISSES DRESSES FOR FALL AND WINTER. THESE COME IN REGULAR AND HALF SIZES IN POPULAR COLORS AND REASONABLE PRICES. Coats for Ladies, Misses and Children Our Stock of Fall and. Winter Coats is now complete. We would advise early buying of these lines as good cloths will be hard to get later on. We have a very large range to choose from at very moderate prices. New Shipment of Fall Shoes for Women and Growing Girls <4" SUEDE — PATENT — BLACK AND BROWN KID Widths AA to E in Pumps, Fancy Ties and Elastic Gores Men’s and Boys’ Suits Our selection of Suits is quite large in the Newest Shades of Greens, Blues Etc., Single or Double Breasted at very moderate prices. Select your new suit how, while we have the good English Worsted Cloths. Men’s Rubber Boots at $2.00 to $3.50 in these makes KAUFMAN — GOODRICH — MINERS AND DOMINION IAlso our New Stock in Fine Rubbers and Overshoes has just arrived. Keep your feet dry with a pair of rubbers 1 Ann vrlc ^eavy Fiannektte, light colors OQ- ur| V W j regular 35c quality, while it lasts on sale at jU MIRACULOUS ESCAPE WHEN CAR OVERTURNS About ten o’clock Monday morn­ ing an auto accident occurred on tlie Crediton road and after one car had leaded high into the air, turn­ ed over three times, badly wreck­ ing the body, the driver of the car, Gerald England, of Crediton emerg­ ed from the wreckage with only a few small scratches. Gerald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd England was motoring east and Mr. and Mrs. John Strange were motoring south on the 2nd concession. At the in­ tersection, which has a clear view on all sides, the cars collided. The Strange car was spun around and was facing in the opposite direction across the highway. The England car landed in the ditch up against the fence. The left side of the car and the left rear fender were dam­ aged. The top at the rear was badly caved in, and fenders and running board on the right side were smashed, the whole body be­ ing badly out of shape and most of the glass broken. How the driver came through practically unscath­ ed is a mystery. Mrs. Strange suf­ fered a concussion and was uncon­ scious for a time. She was brought to her home suffering from bruises hut fortunateyl no bones were brok­ en. Mr. Strange aso escaped with some bmiises and a shaking up. Dr. Fetcher was called !o the scene and Mrs. Strange was removed to her home. County Constable Fergus­ on and Chief Norry also Traffic Officer Norman Lever investigated. DEATH FOLLOWS ACCIDENT Tuckersinith Farmer Falls Thro’ Hoje In Floor Of Barn David Maxwell McIntosh, well- known Tuckersinith farmer, died in Scott Memorial Hospital, Sea­ forth, from injuries received when he fell through the floor of a neighbor’s barn, Mr. McIntosh had been operating the threshing machine at Edgar Allen’s farm. He plunged through a hole in the barn floor to the stable beneath. He was removed unconscious to hospital and never regained consciousness, passing away Monday night. Born in 1902 on.the homestead in Tuckersmith he was the young­ est son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James McIntosh. He married Miss Lillian Richardson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Richardson, Tucker­ smith, seven years ago and they have since lived on the homestead. Surviving are his wife and two sons, Ronald and Eric, and two brothers, James, of Tuckersmith and Donald, of Toronto. The funeral was held from his home, Wednesday at 2 p.m. with interment in Egmondville cemetery. Rev. H. C. Wright, of Brucefield United church, where Mr. McIntosh was a member, conducted the ser­ vices. ARM FRACTURED Mrs. Chas. Isaac, of Centralia, on Tuesday slipped on a wet cement step at her home and in falling fractured her left arm at the shoul­ der. She was attended by Dr. W. E. Weekes and was removed to Victoria Hospital in London. Her friends will hope for her speedy recovery. Figured Flannelette at 32c a yard Hundreds of yards of heavy figured flannelette 36 inches wide for Ladies’ and Children’s Night Gowns, Pyjamas, Etc., for early fall buyers at 32c yard. a Special Value in Scotch Fingering Yarns This is an exceptionally fine quality of Paton & Baldwin 4-pIy Scotch Fingering Yarn in shades of Khaki, Airforce Blue and Grey. Each ball contains enough yarn for a pair of socks. A real value at 85c ball Special Values for Thursday, Friday, Saturday Country "Kist Peas 9 It- Ungraded as to sige, 10 ox. tins** Happy vale Mincemeat oarli The Popular Braud, 2 lb. tins Home-Made Lard _ Ik 1 Very Nice Quality ............ID. Blue Boy Coffee |L QCp Fresh Ground, an Economical Blend *'*■*'' Sunlight Soap Special Value ......... Aylmer Pumpkin Large Tins .............. Singapore Pineapple Crushed or Sliced . Aylmer Asparagus Tasty Cuts .............. per bar 5c 2 tins 17c 2 tins 29c 2 tins 29c I Phone 32 Jones & May Your Superior Store Now is the Time to Start Your Pullets on a Good Concentrate IF YOU WANT EGGS WHEN THE PRICE IS HIGH SEE US AND START THEM OFF RIGHT Many Mashes both Commercial and Home Mixed run large­ ly to grain, usually ground Barley and Oats. This is because of present low prices on these grains. Grain is a fattener, not an egg producer. Ask us about (Lay 'Chow and use with your own grain. 40 per cent. Hen Concentrate $3.45____ Pig Starter $2.25 We still have a few new stoves at the old price. Trade in Your Old Stove for a New One and Save on Fuel THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL, Lunch Kit and Vacuum Bottle 98c Hominy $1.60 Salt 50c IF YOU HAVE NOT CHECKED YOUR FURNACE PIPES CALL US Traquair’s Hardware Dealers in Beach, Findlay and McClary Stoves, Ranges and New Idea Furnaces; Purina, Pioneer and Dr. Roe’s Feeds, Royal Purple Concentrates Phone Your Orders to 27, Exeter LEAVITT’S THEATRE EXETER Phone 135 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 3-Unit Show “The Amazing Mr. Williams” with JOAN BLONDELL and MELVIN DOUGLAS “West of Sante Fe” with CHARLES STARRET Added MARCH OF TIME—NEWS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Three Unit Show “Sued for Libel” with KENT TAYLOR and LINA HAYES “Bullet Code” with GEORGE O’BRIEN DISNEY TECHNICOLOR CARTOON FOUR CARS DAMAGED IN HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS William H. Daniel, Aylmer, suf­ fered a laceration to his tongue and. four cars were damaged in a traffic tangle on No. 4 Highway two and a half miles south of Exeter Wed­ nesday, night of last week. Daniel was southbound, passing a car driven by Jack Whilster, of London, and is reported to have sideswiped it. Both cars were thrown into opposite ditches, but Daniel was the only person injured. County Constaible Jack Ferguson of Exeter, went to investigate and parked his -car near the scene of the accident. Another car driven by Phoebe Tiede, of London, crashed into the back of the officer’s car and did some damage to -both. The cars in the first crash were badly damaged. The three drivers were ordered to return to Exeter on Thursday for comiplete report on the accident to the traffic police. LANDMARK DISAPPEARS An old landmark is disappearing from the Main street of Exeter. One of the first, frame houses to be erected in town, the residence of the late Silas Handford, has been disposed of by Miss Alice Handford to Mr. Gratton, of Grand Bend, who is having the building torn down and the lumber will be moved to the Bend. The house for years was used as a polling booth for municipal elections. THE LATE P. CASE A well known resident of Exeter for the past nineteen years, in the person of Mr. Peter Case, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Peter McTaggart. on Wednes­ day, September 18 th. The late Peter Case was born in 18G1 on the Case farm north of Exeter and was the son of the late Thomas and Maria Case. His entire life, until coming to Exeter, was spent on the home­ stead. His kindly and genial dis­ position had won for him many friends and associates. His father’s family consisted of four sons and four daughters, three of whom sur­ vive: Dr. T. E. Case, Toronto; Mrs. Peter McTaggart. Exeter and Mrs. George Moir, Virden, Man. The fun­ eral, private, was conducted by Rev. M. A. Hunt, from E. R. Hopper’s funeral home on Friday, September 20th. Besides the relatives of the vicinity others present were: Mr. B. S. Case. Dr. George E. Case, Miss Ethel Case, Mr. Geo. E. Case, Mr. and Mrs. T. Glenn, Mr. J. King, Mrs. J. S. Case, all of Toronto: Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Case, Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Willie, Mr. Frank Wake- ling, Mrs. B. Bedggood. Mr. Win. Byers, Mrs. Woods and son Don, Mrs. W. McLeod. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross all of London; Mr. and Mrs. Q. E. McTaggart and daughter Dorothy, of Watford; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Case and daughters of Seaforth. Six nephews acted as bearers. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Interment was in the family plot in the Exeter cemetery. DEATH OF F. REEDER The death took place in Exeter on Thursday, September 19tli, of Mr. Francis Reeder who passed away in his G7th year. Mr. Reeder a resident of the second concession of Stephen, had been ailing at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Huxtable, following a paralytic stroke about two weeks ago. He was born in McGillivray Township and for about 25 years he had lived on the second concession of.Stephen and for the past twelve years had been rural mail courier on R. R. 2, Centralia. Forty years ago he was united in marriage with Charlotte Anne Lawson, his bereaved widow. Four children survive, Elmer and Mrs. Fred Huxtable, of town: Mrs. Cooper McCurdy, of Stephen and Jack at home. The funeral was held from his late residence on Sat­ urday afternoon conducted by Rev. Mf. Falconbridge, of Centralia. The bearers were Messrs. Percy Simpson Thos. Boyce, Murray Elliott, Bruce Mitchell, Lloyd Hudson and Wm. Baker. Interment Exeter cemetery. PURCHASE EPPS TRANSPORT Mr. B. W. Tuckey, of the Tuckey Transport, has enlarged his field of operation by taking over the Epps Transport. The Epips Trans­ port operates from London to Owen Sound and Wiarton with head­ quarters at Clinton. The transfer is subject to the approval of the Ontario Municiipal Board, j and if approved, will take place the first of the month. It will be operated under the old name with head­ quarters in Clinton. HARVEST THANKSGIVING Harvest Thanksgiving services were held in the Trivitt Memorial church on Sunday. For this occa­ sion the chancel was beautifully decorated with, flowers and grain, the altar being particularly at­ tractive. At the morning service Rev, C. H. James B.fA'., of Kirkton, was the special speaker and in the evening Rev. Canon Townsend, of London, occupied the pnlpit. Two splendid, inspirational sermons were delivered to larger than usual con­ gregations. Both speakers dwelt upon the favorable conditions that we‘as Canadians enjoy and of the bountiful provision which the Al­ mighty has made for the wants of man. Special music was rendered by the choir, Mr. Arthur Middle- miss sang the solo part in the ev­ ening anthem. Remodelling Dr. Cowen is remodelling the, buiding he recently purchased on Main street north of the hydro of­ fice and is having it fixed up for his dental parlors. The interior and front of the building have already been torn out and the excavation for an addition made to the north of the building. Enlisted •Messrs. Rollie Motz, of Exeter and Lloyd England, of Crediton. left Monday for Chatham where they have joined the Canadian forces. Mr. Motz will act as or­ derly in the headquarters officers’ mess and Mr. England has been en­ gaged as cook. Both should be well qualified for their jobs. Died in Owen Sound The death took place in Owen Sound on Saturday, September 21st, of Mr. John S. Mellraith, following an illness of five months. Mi’. Mc- Ilraith was a son-in-law of Mrs. Janet Hamilton, of Exeter, his be­ reaved widow being formerly Miss Mary Hamilton. Four sons and one daughter survive, John H. and Stew­ art. of Toronto: Frank and Norman of Owen Sound and Mrs. (Rev.) John Bell, of St. Johns, Newfound­ land. The funeral was held Mon­ day, at 1:30 p.m. at Owen Sound with interment in the Durham cem­ etery. FATHER OF EXETER LADY DIES IN LONDON The sympathy of the community will be Extended to Mrs. J. Hubert Jones, in the-sudden death of her father, Mr. Franklin H. Neil, which took place at his home in London on Monday. Mr. Neil had been re­ moved to his home Monday after­ noon from Victoria Hospital where he had been recovering from in­ juries received just a month ago in a car crash in Uncan when he coliaised and died just as he was being taken to bed in his room. Mr. Neil, who suffered severe head lacerations and shock in the accident ih which his car was over­ turned and smashed in a street corner collision, had apparently been making good progress from his injuries. Although far from recovered it was thought he could safely be taken borne. Crash injuries were believed re­ sponsible for his sudden death and Coroner P. J. Sweeney. M.D., or­ dered an inquest. The preliminary probe was held Monday evening and an adjournment was made to Thurs­ day, October 3. The Accident Mr. Neil was driving his car across No. 4 Highway in the north end of Lucan on Augaist 23 when his car was struck by another ma­ chine driven by J. Gordon Silver- wood. of London, which was north­ bound on the highway. William Lawrence, of London, a passenger with Mr.- Silverwood, received a broken arm and head bruises but Mr. Silverwood and a soldier hitch­ hiker with him were uninjured. At that time police were told that Mr. Neil, after pulling to a stop before entering the highway, drove out into the path of Mr. Sil­ ver-wood's car and was hit almost broadside. Traffic officer Gil­ christ investigated but no charge was laid. Mr. Neil was formerly a promi­ nent cattle, horse and sheep raiser and shipper, of Biddulph Town­ ship and for years was a sheep judge at the International Live­ stock Show in Chicago. He was bom on the fourth concession of Biddblph. a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Neil. He lived there until he moved to London 20 years ago. He was widely known in Utah and .the Western States as well as Chicago where he regular­ ly took pure-bred stock for sale. Mr. Neil was a member of Cal­ vary United Church, London. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Annie M. Abbott; three daugh­ ters, Mrs. R. G. Johnston, Mrs. H. H. Atkinson, both of Toronto and Mrs. ,T. Hubert Jones, Exeter; three sons, Dr. Wilbert L. Neil, of Albion. Mich.: Roy Neil, Detroit, and Alton A. Neil, of Toronto. The funeral took place from tlie A. M. George funeral home Wed­ nesday at 2.39 p.m. with Rev. Dun­ can MeTavish officiating. Inter­ ment was in Birr cemetery. RAIN INTERFERES WITH ATTENDANCE AT FAIR The exhibits and the attendance at the Exeter Fair Thursday of last week were larger than was antici­ pated owing to the fact that rain fell most of Thursday morning. The rain started early and occa­ sionally a rift in the clouds would raise the hopes of those interested, in the success of the occasion. At noon the sky cleared and the after­ noon was bright but the fair grounds were exceptionally muddy. The track events were all called off. The showing of horses was only fair but the quality was good. In cattle th'e entries were on a par with other years and the showing of sheep was good. The big event of the outdoor ex­ hibits was the Swine Club show­ ing. Of the 21 members of the Swine Cl'ub there were 19 contest­ ants. This was the largest show­ ing of any similar club in the pro­ vince so far this season, and a keen interest was shown by many present. For the aggregate score which included written examin­ ation, attendance at meetings dur­ ing the summer, feed reports and. showing, the placing was as fol­ lows: Winston Shapton 1046 out of a total possible of 1200; Frank Hicks, Centralia, 1,043; Mac Hod- gert 1,024; Gordon G. Stone, 1,024; and the rest in order, Philip Johns, Donald Kerniek, Aimer Passmore, Don Buchanan, Keith Weber, Jack Coates, Milford Proiuty, Irvine Snider, Bev. Morgan, Allison Mor­ gan, Bloss Pepper, Donald Dear.- ing. Stewart Triebner, Ross Keys, Ellis Northcott. The judging of the hogs resulted as follows; Stewart Triebner, Gordon Stone, Philip Johns, Irvine Snider. Aimer Pass- more. Winston Shaffton, Frank Hicks, Jack Coates. The Swine Club is under the direction of Jas. Shearer, agricultural repesentative for Huron and with Mr. Shearer was Mr. A. H. Martin, assistant di­ rector of the agricultural repre­ sentatives. Toronto. The young sows on exhibition were pure-bred stock brought into tlie county and will introduce new blood into the breeding tsock and should result in ! better hogs for market. The Calf Club sponsored by the Exeter Lions was also a feature of the fair. Calves were fed and raised by boys from Usborne, Ste­ phen and Hay under 15 years of 1 age,. The winners were Ross Coates. Jack Coates. Gordon Johns, Ellis Northcott, Edwin Milelr. Fruits and vegetables were lack­ ing in the indoor department, no doubt, due to the backward wea­ ther. The flower showing was good and there was a fine showing of ladies’ work. There was an ex­ ceptionally fine lot of cooking on display. The Exeter Red Cross and the affiliated groups liad a grand dis­ play of the fnany articles that are being made for war work showing that the women of this district are doing their mart. Attractive quilts, hospital supplies, clothing for re­ fugees and knitting for the sol­ diers were included in the exhibit. The drawing for a large cake was won by Mrs. Hannigan and for a ' quilt by Mr. Harry Gidley. There were more than the usual concessions on the grounds and some of them were ordered by (Continued on page 3) Visit I. O. O. F. Members of the Samaritan Lodge, paid a fraternal visit to the Exeter j I.O.O.F. Tuesday evening. Vistors | were also present from Brucefield I and altogether about eighty per- 1 sons were present. A social time was spent in sing song and short speeches interspersed with selec­ tions from the Merkley orchestra. Lyman Stewart, of London acted as I chairman. Wieners and coffee were served at the close and a jolly time was spent. Mr. L. Day, Jr., was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, Wednes- “day of last week where he under­ went an operation for appendicitis Mr. Day is making a splendid re­ covery. Unfortunately/ his father is ill in a Toronto Hospital and un­ derwent. a second operation on Monday. With both of them laid, up they will have double sympathy from their many friends and best wishes for a speedy recovery.