Exeter Advocate, 1915-3-11, Page 8EXETER ADV❑GATE,, THURSDAY MARGH 11 1.J15.
EXETER rIIREETS.
CHANGED EACH WEDNESDAY
Wheat 4.0114....01.00...k
Barley ...
Buckwheat .....
Oats. ,...,.,! ,.
Pas
Potatoes, per bag , ..
Hay, error.. ......
,Pour, per cwt., family
Flour, low grade per cw
Butter.,,....,. - .••
Oreamery Butter,
Eggs
Live hogs. per ewt{
short, per ton........,
Bran pRr non . ....
Sugar B- t Pulp, .....
15
50
160
50 60
14 00 14 00
4 00 This is a good time to treat the
2 00 pneumonia germ with fresh air, which
24 Si it hates. ,
Now if only the tax on 3erfumes
28 29 ha.' been graduated according to the
80 25 mell°---.
. Caleb Heywood sprained his an-
22.tv18 oo kir: severely while working in the
McD.onell Block last week,
LOCAL DOINGS. a
—.h iht, Ar,nl.
Hear Rev. Collins on "Methods of
Modern Warfare" on Friday night,
Mr. Richard Welds to -day ships a
loan of horses from Watford ;o Mon-
treal
Horatio Reynolds
Seed Dealer
Red Clover, Alsike, Timothy, Mil-
let, Alfalfa and beans bought.
Imported Red Clover and Timothy
Seen for sale; also Choice home
grown Buckwheat and Alsike
be at home to take in. Seed
.ever) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:
and Saturday.
Highest prices Maid. Address all
communications to H. Reynolds, slay
Ontario. R. R. No. 1.
ADDRESSING OF elAII;.
In order to facilitate the handling
of mai' at the front and no insure
prompt delivery it is requested that
all mai: be addressed as follows --
Rank Name,.,......... Regimental
Number Company, Squadron,
Battery or other unit •iattalion
Brigade......... First ior Second)
Contingent British Expedition-
ary Force ......Army Post Office,
London England
CARD OF THANKS.—Firs. Simon
Campbell and family desire co con-
veyto the citizens of Exeter "their
sincere thanks for their many ':ind-
.nesses and sympathies shown them
in their recent bereavement, for all
o` whicie they feel truly grateful,
BOY WANTED.—Good boy wanted
to learn shoemaking, Apply at The
Progressive Shoe Shop.
GANDER FOR EXCHANGE.—Ane,'
perse wishing to exchange a goose
fora gander, or wishing to purchase a
gander can do so by applying or.
phoneme Wm. White, Stephen.
�fis.• J. J. Allan, Eye Sight Spec-
ialist will be at the Central Hotel,
Exeter on Saturday, March '_0th. One
day only.
NEW FLOUR & FEED STORE. -
1 desire to announce that I have op -
este a Flour and Feed Store in F.
Wood's Old Stand, opposite Post
Office and will keepa full supply of
the best grades of flours and feeds.
I solicit your patronage.
SIDNEY DAVIS
PERRY F. DOUPE
Licensed Auctioneer. Live Stock
Sale; a Specialty. Terms moderate.
Orders left at The Advocate Office
promntly attended to. Phone - 116
Kirkton Address, Kirkton P. O.
"A Man's Ability is his ?assport"
Frank Weaver
PROFESSOR OF MUSIC
LONDON, ONT.
Teacher of Organ and all °ranches
of Plant Playing; Voice Culture end
Artiste.. Singing a Specialty. to years
practice. experience.
For Terms apply to S. Martin .&
Son's Music Store
Le, EXETER EVERY FRIDAY
Correction
Havine mads arrangements with Dr.
Campbell whereby he will remain in
Exeter for some time yet, we beg to
announce that our notice of the past
few weeks is withdrawn and that
platework will be for the present ac-
cepted as usual.
DR. ROULSTON
R N. Rowe
Furniture Dealer
and Undertaker
Exeter
Phone 20a.
Ontario
Exeter North
General Store
Fresh Pork, Sausage
and Head Cheese
always on band •
•
PRODUCE TAKEN IN EXCHAeN E
BUTTER, T efi
EGGS ;
DRIED APPLES
DRESSED _POULTRY
AT 4ARKET PRICES
H. Merlin t;
MERCHANT,
PHONE 44
1lis. 'Match of Auburn returned to
tower last week and has resumed her
positio r with Miss Morlock.
Mese J J. Allan, Eye Sight Spec-
ialist, will be at the Central Hotel,
Exeter on Saturday, March 20th. One
da! only
Au eminent physician says there are
5,01000 children in the United Stat-
e:; with alteral curvature of the epiae
There are other indications, .00,; that
the great American backbone reeds
stiffen eg.
The icy sidewalk following the meet
of Friday afternoon caused Mrs.
Frank Case and little daughter to
fol heavily on the sidewalk an `Tont
of Mrs. E. Sanders that evening, 'e-
suiting in the little girl breaking her
collar bone
The Easter Sunday services n Triv-
itt Memorial church on April 4th will
be of a specially interesting character.
Th.; chor to which has been added
several musical instruments, will -en-
dee the musical part of the service
anri a. treat may be expected.
The family of the late RichardDe-
vis, al, of whom reside here, have re.-
ceive• i worn that they will snare
in an estate in Englane through the
Death of an aunt, the late Mrs. Neave,
The estate will run into the thous-
ands Mr Arthur S. Davis will :Iso
share it it;
Th books, etc., of the old Libr-
ary are being moven to the 'stew
building The town clerk is ro hate
his office in the new building and
hie books and the safe are also be,
ing moved therein. The building
is a. fine one and the formal opening
wilt take place soon.
The very stormy and disagreeable
weather of Friday evening urevent-
e,l many people from attending the
presentation of Ben-Hur by Mr. C.
F Verity of Brantford in James St.
Methodist Church, under the aus-
piece of the Sunday School, The
attendance however, was very good,
The presentation was very interesting
and pleasing, as was also the singing
by Mss: Nina Carling, and the music'
by Mr: R ,Phillips,
�I{
'-:HAY P.O,
The local curlers are now 4alaying
a Serie, of games—each rink against
every other rink --skipped by W. W.
Taman, G. E. Anderson, Jas. Taylor,
W. J Heaman, H. J. White, and R.G.
Seldon
Two rinke of curlers took a trip
to Hensel! Friday and played :norn-
ing and afternoon games, being down
twt, points on the day's play. Ile
visitor; won two and lost two games.
SUCCESSION DUTIES. In. view of
the constantly increasing demands on
the Provincial Government owing to
tee war troubles the Legislature at
the present session will increase the
succession duties. The details of the
neer taxes have not been decided up -
o ; but it is stated that the -ninirnum
at which the succession duties be-
come payable will be lowered. At
rresent no amount under $50,000 is
texable when given to direct lineal
descenr'ants or adopted children, cr
under $10,000 if given to other ben-
eficiaries. — TEMPERANCE.—The Temperance
Convention for Huron County will be
hel ir. the Presbyterian church, Clin-
ton o a Thursday, March 18. Morning
session at 10 o'clock; afternoon at
2; evening at 8. A review of the
year's work will be given, and plans
for future work adopted. Special
music: at the evening session. Tem-
perance workers invited. —The an-
nus. meeting of the Exeter Temper-
ance Alliance will be held in the
Main Street church on Monday even-
ing Miarch 15, at 8 o'clock p.m. J.H,
Scott, Sec.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.—Hav-
ing been informed by some of my;
customers that my competitors are
trying to influence the public to he-
liiee- that I have, not made shoes, but
have just hell ;ptasetions as salesman,
I wish to state that these are false
reports and id you will come in I
will gladly hand you the name and
address of the firm where I spent
the mast 10 years making 'shoes, hav-
ing worked my way all through from
cutting, to packing, and of tate as
quality man and assistant superintend-
ent.A trial will convince as to
wo kmanship.— THE PROGRESSIVE
SHOE; SHOP, W. J. SMITH, Prop.
DEATH OF MARTIN F. SALTER
—The death took place .Sunday af-
ternoor at 684 William street, Lon-
don of Mir. Martin Francis Salter, ag-
ed 39 years. He was ill' but a week
with pneumonia. Mr. Salter was a
butcher by trade and resided ;n Ex-
eter prior to removing to London
three years ago. He is survived by
hiY parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sal -
tee, and by a widow, (who was form-
wily Emily Gould, daughter of Mr.
err 7Mrs Richard Gould of Exeter)
thee; ,daughters and one son, all of
London; also three brothers, _ Alfred
6t' London, John and George oe Ta-
ranto Deceased was an exemplary
Yining man highly respected and es -
teen ed and a faithful member of the
Methodist church. He was a , :nern-
be,' of the. Exeter Lodges of rhe In-
dependent Order of Oddfellows, and
the Independent Order of 'Foresters.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
morning from his late residence, to
the;, Londq den.cx�t, thence tor;;etetee
the :;.remain being ieterretleehle .- dee,
e :the are
t ce 'ter ° ante � until
Exp � me, y
a'f"the. "trdn here, Aelarge htefiberof
:relatives and friends paid their last
tribute by ;attending -.the funeral..
Gal: was made a city on March 3.
Mr M, M, Doyle has been ill this
week but ins out again.
G, J. snow ships a car of fine
horses to Montreal on Thursday.
Rev eluxworthy and Rev; eleAlist-
exchange.l pulpits Sunday !naming.
Remember the boys on the firing
line ono attend the lecture :n James
Street Church Friday night.
A few more wajrm days will snake
the san run and the syrup )makers
will be getting busy. A number have
already tapped in this section.
Buy your tickets for the Lecture
by Rev. Collins, and if the other fel-
low cannot afford one, buy a ticket
for hien
Mr W. J. Statham received word
on Tuesday of the illnese at his
brother George of Acton, who is un-
elergoing an operation at Toronto.
FORD MOVING PICTURES.—
The Ford Motor Company of Canada
(Milo Snell Dealer) will show in Lea-
vitt's Theatre on the evening of Wed-
nesday- and. Thursday, 17th Ind "18th
March. in connection with the regular
show a film which describes the man-
ufacture of the Ford automobile .:rom
start to finish. This is one of the
most interesting of features and
wherever shown has attracted large
attendance. Da not miss it,
rr---
Mr. Frank. Weaver, Concert, Organ-
ist, Pianist and Voice Specialist of
London Ont. paid a visit to this town
on Friday last for the purpose of
forming a class of pupils 'n voice
culture and artistic singing. eeupile
desiroue of having their voices cul-
tivated will do well to consult Mr.
Weaver at S. Martin & Son's Music
Store. Mr. Weaver has large zlasees
of Details in Goderich, Clinton and
Wiugham and is thoroughly rlualified.
as a teacher of all branches of :organ
piano playing and voice production.
He will be in Exeter Friday of each
week Mr Weaver announces a grand
recite: to be given by his piano and
vocal pupils from Goderich, Wingham
and Clinton in Clinton Town Hall the
middle of April. In order to stimu-
late singing he will give a short lec-
ture on Voice Culture. The :oncert
wilt be given in aid of Canadian Pat-
riotic funds. Those desirous of ob-
tainiini first-elasa tuition in Exeter
in Voice Production and Piano Play-
ing will do well to apply far informa-
tion at S, Martin & Son's Music Stare
Pupil.: can be prepared for all Toron-
to Conservatory exams. when desired.
EXETER PATRIOTIC FUND
Previously acknowledged 1576.31
Airs. Yeo 2.50
W ,S Cole
Ladies Guild
Misr Vospea
C. H .Horny
Triv. Mem. eel. L0,00
1.00
1.00
1591.81
Frani,. Sweet returned to Sarnia on
Tuesday
Garvey Acheson spent Sunday in
St. Thomas.
Miss Olive Hern is visiting at the.
home of C. C. Morrison, Ingersoll.
Mr. and Mrs. John Salter and sons
Alfred of London, John and George
of Toronto and grandson, Charlie,
attended the funeral of the late
Matin Salter here Tuesday.
Miss „Olive Gould is visiting hex
sister Mrs Salter in London,
Messre. John Mallett and Fred Baw-
deii here in Landon Wednesday.
Dr. ,Roulston :was in. Hamilton and
Toronto a couple days last week,
Mr, Thos, Sweet and son Harry
there it London. Friday and Saturday
Mr Albert J, Snell of ;Lansing
Mich, Was in town this week on, bassi
net. .
Mas; Wilson, and. Miss Hays ,f ,Sea -
forth are visiting Misa Kathleen Stew-
art.
Mr. and Mrs. Hatton and daughter
of Brantford visited relatives here last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. F, Boyle and on and
Mrs G Hockey were in London' on
Monday.
Mr and Mrs. C. Livingstone and
daughter of Toronto are visiting .with
relative,. here.
Several lady friends of St. Thomas
spent Sunday with Mrs. McDonald of
Andrew Street.
After a sojourn of some .nonthe in
California Miss Mary Tom -eturned
home on Tuesday evening.
Mr. John Gillespie's ..fray horse met
death Sunday by getting its foot elv-
er the .halter and throwing Itself,
:Messrs. S. Martin. & Son have dis-
posed of their old automobile and
purchased two—a Ford and an Over-
land
Mx, Frank H. Ford and family leave
to -day on their return to their west-
exn home, after two months in the
east
\:lis: Jean Eustice who has peen
visiting her friend Mise Hettie Sweet
returned to her hone in Hamilton on
Thursday
Mrs H. J. O'Connell of Toronto
returned to her home after twoweeks
vis"t with her father, Mr. Thos. Hat-
ter Exeter North.
Mf. and Mrs. Vrooman of Capetown
are visiting here, having returned on
Monday with Mr. G. E. Anderson,who
visitee in that town for a few days,
Ales . McCreath, who was visiting her
parents Mr. and Mrs, I. Armstrong,
returned to her home in Lucknow last
week-, while Miss May Armstrong re-
tturne > Monday,
Tea & Coffee
Store
For the choicest
groceries, fruits, spices,
teas, coffee and every-
thing in the grocery line.
Call and see us, A trial
as to quality will convin-
ce.
Produce taken in exchange
Jas. Gould
Opposite Electric light Plant
G6For the Boys on the Firing Line"
Patriotie Lecture & Concert
In James Street Church
on FRIDAY, MARCH 12; at S p. m.
Under the auspices of the Exeter Patriotic League
Rev. D. W. Collins
will deliver a lecture on "Methods of Modern Warfare",
This lecture will be a most interesting and profitable one.
Vocal and instrumental Music by local talent
The Reeve will present Private Mallett with a military
wrist watch.
Admission 25c.
GASOLINE and
COAL OIL
We have been fortunate in securing the agency for
the British American Oil Co. and will handle their high.
grade Peerless Gasoline and Imported Coal Oil. Our tank
wagon will be on the road in the course of a few days when
we will beable to supply. all -the old customers of W. H.
Levett, and as many new ones as care to give us a trial.
Prompt Service and Satisfaction is our motto
When buying gasoline bu in our oil or ask .for British
American
Government tested Clover, Timothy & .Alsike' seeds for Sa'e''
',estle, Rowe and Wood
•Sue'eessors"to•W, 11. ,`Lev°e'tt
Sole agents for the D L & W Scranton Coal,
Overland Model 80
Price $1425 f. o, b. Hamilton
and
Overland Model 81
Price $1185 f. o b. Hamilton
These two five passenger touring ears are fully equip
ped, demountable rims, electric starting and lighting, left
hand drive, electric horn, beautiful finish—everything, in
fact, that is needed on a touring car for convenience or com-
fort.
See these cars and have a demonstration of their ..excel-
lent points, Now itt the show room.
Wes. Snell
Dealer
Exeter
FREE —FREE
FREE
AT BEDFORD'S GROCERY STORE A FINE PORCELAIN DIN.
NER SET GIVEN AWAY.
We give COUPONS ON ALL CASH SALES,.
SAVE YOUR COUPONS.
We. want youi to come. and ;;et a Dinner Set FREE, whether eau have
been a regular customer in the past a; not
IT PAYS YOU'IO
Get their prices. Start now
A few coupons entitles %on to ONE; DISH AT A TIME, and so on
until you complete the set, We will continue keeping this pattern for
one year at least.
WE CARRY A FULL FRESH STOCK OF GROCERIES; FOUR
VARIETIES OF FLOUR; CURED MEATS: FRESH AND SALT FISH;
Produce taken as cash,
BE SURE AND GETYOUR COUPONS Everyone making a cash
ptuchase is entitled to the coupons. .Ask for them, N
Bedford's Grocery Store, Exeter
JONES & MAY
PHONE NO. 32
New Spring Fashions
In Ready -To -Wear
Our Ready -to -Wear Department is getting bigger every year and
tw. endeavor to keep the up-to-date goods in all lines. Cofne and
see our display.
Ladies' and Misses' Suits & Coats
SUITS
Ir Black, Navy, Copen, Brown
and Tar. All sizes from 16 to
43 Every suit tailored right up
to. the minute. Wear and fitguar
anteed as we sell the Northivay°
Garments,
•
Blacks, Blues,' Checks, ''and -
Plaids in the best styles
ane cloths.
SKIRTS
COATS
For Young or Olaf, a real nice
showing of colored Coats in
novelty effects, long or short,
A specially fine showing of
Blacks and Blues, suitable fog
all ages.
WAISTS
Bing bunch of Waists in Lawn
Voile, Crepe, Mull Silk, and
Net. All sizes.
New Dress and Suit Materials
In the new materials for Spring we are showing_ a fine variety of
weaves in all the popular spring shades We are offering values that
may be impossible to repeat on. Here are a few af• our many,—
Broadcloth
Gaberdine
•Serges
Voiles
Blacks
Wool Poplin• Lace Cloth
Silk Poplin Rice Cloth
Wool Racine Crepe Cloth
Crepe-de-chene Shepherd Checks
all the above. Cloths.
Spring House Cleaning
The good old days of Spring cleaning and renovating will soon
be here, and'c yaw will need something new in House Furnishings to
fix sup the home. You will find, antis Headquarters for. House Fur -
ROOM RUGS
Over 200 to choose from,—
Union Rugs, all sizes
Wool- Rugs all sizes
• Tapestry Rugs, all sizes
Brussels Rugs, all sizes
Axminster `Rags, all sizes
Wilton Rugs, all sizes..
LINOLEUIVlS, CURTAINS, Etc.
Lrnaleums 2, 3 and 4 yd. wide
Lace Curtains $1 to:$6 a pair.
Tapestry Curtains- $2,50 to $7 pr,
Roller 'Blinds 25c, to $1.00
Curtain Nets 15c to .75c aye.
Curtain Scrims' 15C' to 50. ytl
quarters for the`celebrated W. E. Sanford. Clothing