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Exeter Advocate, 1915-5-27, Page 1I: • Italy.eclares War on Austria,- - 141.0`.0... Pivot Battle has been fought. eoenh. • e - British sink transliprt full:oitroops RENEW tt OUR SUBSCRIPTION ealow is the time to renew your subscription to The Advocate Help the editor by !mewing early • Help yourself by getting alive pa- per. Help the comnomity by giv- ing us all the News. TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR emote EXETER, ONTARIO, TlibliSDAY. MAY 27, 1915 CLUBBING When .renewlpg your Adveoote remember that we club with aU the City Da:0Yr Weekly" WI the Mnatilli Pavers and, Periodicals, Get the benefit of these clubbing rates. Call in Pad tom us,. SANDERS & CREECH The War Summary THURSDAY In Britain the age limit has been raised to 40 years for recruits and the height limit reduced to five feet( two tnelfes - Germany has made a real push a - pallet the Russians wih, nearly a til - lou and a half men, but 1eassi4 ap4. pears to have them stopped on the San River, The certainty is that Italy will enter the ,war to -day, Two forts at Dardanells have I een silenced, Great Britain has formed a nat- ional Cabinet Germany has lost over 2,000,000 men of whom over 400,000 have peen killed. k Germans the world over are con- deming- the mad actions of the( Ger- Mal war lords. FRIDAY Austialla lost her general 'n the Dartlariells dying from wounds. Alter a loss of 150,000 men Ger- many is bombarding Przemysl with Russian, successful at the ends and trying flank movement tO surround the Germans and Austrians, Thc Italian Parliament backs the Catnne, in declaring for war. Rou- mania Bulgaria and Greece are ex- pected to fallow. INMWM0......0000M10.2.0.00.0M We have a most atiract- ive showing of all kinds of Men's Spring Furnishings in Straw Hats In Senates, Splits, Pana- MaS. Felt Hats In Ohristies and Fedoras. Shirts New bunch just arrived, Belts, Ties, Braces, Collars, etc. Canada is calling for 10,000 more troops Russian -German naval battle is reported in the Baltic, Authentic information shows that while the Canadians lost 6000 at Langemeock less than 1000 being dead Germany had 12000 killed and 20000 wounded. Local Items Mt Russell Balkwell of Seaforth was a visitor here over the holiday. VI" Victor Sanders has accepted a position as drug clerk at Penetang- eishene and will leave for that place RECITAL. -On Monday evening, June 7th, a Piano Recital will bel giv- en in the Exeter Opera House, by the pupils of Miss Gladys ,Bissett, A. Mus. W. U., assisted by Miss Shawl Soprano pupil of Mr. Meek, late of Grand Opera, and Miss Neuubury, reader, post -graduate Emerson school of Oratory Boston, Mass. Admis- sion 25 cents. DIEL IN BRANTFORD.-The sad elcath of Mr. Norman W. Creech which toot, place in Brantford on on Saturday afternoon last -vill be unaffectedly mourner by a large Or- ele of friends in this community. rhat one so full of won* of life end nsefulnes, should be cut off just, in the prime of life the grief is all the more intensified. He continued *caul - arly at his place of business till Tues - when be contracted what was supposed to be only a cald, )n Iffcdnesday however, the family phy- sician was called when it was pro- nounced pneumonia, and i.raduallY sinking the end came about five o'clocl... Saturday -only four Jays be- twee-) the beginning of his illness and the sudden end. The deceased was born in Exeter being a son of Mr. and etre. William Creech, and ail his younger days were spent here. About 18 years ago. the deceased left Exeter o take a position in the office of the Verity Plow Company with whom he remained 14 years, and the latter four years of his residence there he was Secretary-Treas. of the Brandon Shoe Company. He was a member of Briant Ave. Mtethodist Church, Brantford President of the -)ufferin Bowling Club, a member of Doric Masonic Lodge under whose inspices the femoral was. conducted Monday. Ifter a private oervice at elle house. ,Itre'Creech was highly respected by all who knew him nnd levied by MI hie friends for his goodness 0Aeeart and his kindly disposition and his deoth will touch reanyeheatts with a sense of personal loss, or lair. Creech had a nature that attracted friendships and retained them. lie was a man who mingled freely with all, and the euelitiei that made him popular and Inspired real affection in a very wide circle were, time- of a kind heart As a business man he was thorough and painstaking and his death will be a decided arid- much -regretted event to the company of which he was ec- retary-Vea.s, and. other things with which he was connected. Besides a sorrowing wife Fs 4 is survived by, ene son and datightien also father and mother one brother, R. N. Creech, of the Advocate; and one sister, Mrs. Alex Stewart, as 'Siren as a large 'air - (la of relatives, who will eave the tenderest sympathies of all. ••••••••••••• • MONEY FOR MISSIONS The annual report of the Missionary Society of the Methodist church of Canada shows that during the past church year the ;total amount raised for missionary purposes_ was $656,507 being $24,258 less than the total ex- penditure The amount contributed to the Fund by the different churches in Hutton is as 'follows;-13russels,$598 Clinton Wesley, $866, Ontario $681 Goderich, North, $1,100, Victoria $236: Sear orth, $429; Wingham, $1, 485: Auburn„ $530; Ashf telf, $325 Illuevale $129; Benmiller $230; Bel - grave, $183; Blyth, 442; Bayfield $54 Centralia $326; Crediton, $336; Dun- gannon $258; Exeter, Main $754. Try us For James, $1,059; Elimville, $413; Ethel $407; Fordwich, $225; Hensel', $317; 1 Holmsville e 5. 30 Londesboro, .11;545 terling Va ue - „ ea $333; Walta $75. Wr, te • n, ,rove r, $145: Varna, 539; Grand Bend $310; Clothing - Gcerie $434; Total $14,042. • te The higher price of, wool makes it to your advantage -to order your suit early. *# at.-eetite. eneamastet Ortiertflutts at $18 to 25 s Pt McCuilagh., Fettne Planets) apd Mein Roadhouse. Miss Francis in giving fluady-to-Wear Suits $10 20 words to the scholges, The readings the decision spoke a few encouraging • • were written by the scholars and dealt with the British Empire,. The pro- gram was a credit to bath teacher and scholars MARRIAGES S t e W2T i—Cotlemene-At • Hensel', on Mat 11 Mary Jane,. daughter of Mrs Sarah 3. alilerga411, to,. :Tames Minor: Stewart of Seaforth. --- DEATHS Annitage-In Lucan; on May 20 in - feet daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B Armitage. EXETER PATRIOTIC FUND 0. nouthcott ;Mr. Beavers A. Hooper Miss E Foilick A friend 10 00 The last donation will go towards purchasing a Field Kitchen. The Pat- riotic League has decided to assist in purchasing a• portable field kitchen for the 33r& With this end in view an extensive canvas Will be made of the surrounding country next week. The monthly meeting will be heldon Monday May 31st. instead of june, 7. EMPIRE DAY-No.,3, USBORNEt, May - 21st -Empire Day -was cele- brated by the scholars of the school, Eva tSpeaxe acting' as ehair- man. The program consisted of songs, recitations, readings -and a de- bate: resolved that Canada is a bet- ter place for a settler than Australia. The eee tive won by four 'points. The judges were, the anis es Ja 'e $2 00 2 00 / 00 1 Ott Mrs Wm. Elford spent the holi- days under the parental roof. -Mr. Lewin IVood was home for shut bali- days.-Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Coultis speno the holidays in London with Mr. Alden Jortes.-Mr. and Mrs. Byarn Rowe -Eire and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Chas. Godbolt, Jr. -Mr and Mrs. I. Howe spent the hol- dap, with the latter's mother in "Wood ham • • RANSFORD BY-LAW r A$SZS. Gccierich. May 23-A lay -law grant - tile free taxes, excepting school taxes and 12 horseno Yer of hydro for a petiod at 10 yeers to the Ransford Caemica Satt•AVorks here, was pass- e I tenday, with 85 over theoaeceaory teto-thirds majority. The eampany wilt elect at once a new vacuum tro• cess for making salt at their present plant, employdnr some 60 hands, with a capacity of 6'33 barrels a day. -ate- `.• • FURNISHER Dashigorni N11 Herbert Kraft has returned af- ter spending the holiday in Berlin and London. Mt Ed. }raft sold his car to his father and has purchased another. Quite a number from here attend- ed the celebration at Mitchell ore 24, Miss Adeline Brown of Thedford and Miss Lydia Brown of London were home over the holiday. • Misr Emma Guenther was in Lon- don lan the holiday. Mr Harmon Zimmer and wife have returnee home from the West and ar visiting in town. Miss -Crawford spent else aoliday so Milverton. Leslie Goetz spent . 24th whet Mend: in Mitchell. Mr Chas. Guenther, Jr., and frond were in'Sarnia for the holiday. Miss Trainer was at her hone. in St Marys for the holiday., Messrs Gordon Wass nd Frei Stier have secured positions in Alio, Craig Air Chas. Hartleib of London wits home for the holiday. Mr. Milton Ehlers and friend Me. Nash of Brantford holidayed here. A big time is expected an the eel- ebratiort on June the 3rd, for which an -extensive program has been ar- ranged SAINTSBURY The Anniversary Services at St. Patrick's Church were held on Sunday last. Rev. Collins of Exeter preach- ing morning and evening. -On. Monday night a pineapple social was held in the hall ,followed by a concert, con- sisting of songs, recitationt,etc. The proceeds amounted to $160.-MissL: Godbolt of Elimville is visiting with Mrs Fred Davis -Mrs. Race of Park- hill is renewing acquaintances around here. -Some mean wag played a3oke on Rich. Dickens at the concert on Monday _night, when they allowed the gasoline to leak from his car. If had' to be towed home after a fitfull run for a few hundred yards. Centralia The holiday passed off very quiet- ly in the village. Same went to Cred- ton tc see the ball games, some to Lecan others went fishing and a sew remitted home to take care of the butane The rain Tuesday was very much appreciated as the crops of al4 kinds otwine to the dry aad cold weather were badly in need of rano BIRTHS 1.10. Bell -In Hensall, on May 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell, a son. Deape-At Kirkton, on May 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Doane, aeon. Pata.-In Xirkton, on May 13, tol Mr. and Mrs A. Paul, a daughter, Armitage -In Luean, on May 20, to Alr and Mrs. John re, Armitage, a daughter Sherritt-Stephen, May 11 to- Mr_ and Mrs. Ray Sherrittt a daughter, McPherson -In Stephen May 16 to Mr. and Mrs Rufus McPherson, a daughter, The Ontario. License Commission cut oft fain Load= licenses. We note in the School of Science report that Mr. Tom Penhale passed' his first year examination success. fully Craliton --o-- Our town fathers have erected a stand on main street. The hand gave its fits: concert on Monday evening. The music was appreciated and made things lively for the close of -the Vic- toria Day Celebration: We nope the boys will give US a concert each week. Mr. and. Mrs. Chas. Girvin ofi.Olcla- tioma City Okla, and Mr. Anson Gime of Saskatoon, Sask., ,,Pent a, few days visiting Mr. and Mrs. t•fatt. Mr Chris. Finkbeiner and bride of Loridoi. were in town on Monday We extend hearty congratulations. The Ontario's from -London were engaged to play ball here on Monday This special attraction brought a nrge crowd The morning game ended in a tip 7-7 while the afternoon !stood $-6 in favor of the visitors. S'pveral good plays were made by the home team Bissett hasn't forgotten as old- time two baggers and King shows every indication of being able to le - liver. the goods with his past' ability. The following were noticed in town 'er the holiday; Miss Farrow of God- erich ,Mr. and Mrs. Chris Zwicker, In and terrs. Garnet Bakier, Mrs. Fotheringbam, lir. and Mrs. Telfer lad tartlet. of London, Frazer Brown Berlin, Mr, and Mrs, Lankin en' Lucan The splendid rain on Tuesday eos a welcome one to the farmer. Now weena be a goad tittle to put on the street oil. en .and Mrs, Walter Dunart of Ber- le spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Augpst Hill. Frani. G. Clerk received a new Over land car from Wes. Snell of Exeter on Friday. Miss Linklater's room opened or study an Tuesday. The two lower room.: of the school are closed for this week. Wt wish to congratulate Miss E. Gaise' upon her recent success in passim! her examinations at the Tar onto University. To tie with ethers for the honors is something to be proud of. Rev Hicks occupied the pulpit en Sunday last and preached two very im- pressive sermons. lear. Walter Baynham of Oak Lake . Ken. s visiting his parents, Mr'. and Mrs George Baynham. Mr Wes. Luker is spending a 'e.w days under the parental roof. The Blatchford boys are home on their holidays from' the Toronto Un- iversity Mr Frank Hicks and Miss Kathejine Hicks spent a few days with relatives at Byron. - Mr, Harold Duplan visited in town over the holiday. Mr Herb Hanlon spent the day ,with friends in London. , . Mr Wes. Hoagies spent a • few days in Landon. Mist Lillian Elliott of _London was halm oter the holiday. Mess Sass -he of Granten spent the holiciev • with Mrs. P. Hodgsone Jee. Matehaae of Blyth is vis- itina with ofr, ancl aIrs. Geol. Hicks. Mrs S. Andrew left on Monday for Lansdown to at -tend the funeral of her aunt ,Mrs, Webster. THAMES ROAD The Sunday School entertainment at Bethany was largely attended end Inutit enjoyed on Monday evening. - Ms: McDonald of Hensall was the guest of Miss Jean Allison over Sun- det,-Mr. Halite Brown lost a valuable mare by death on Saturday last. -A strange preacher occupied the eulpit oa Thames Road church in the ab- sence of Mr. Fletcher on Sunday., Air Wm. Dixon, who has been a worthy resident- of Exeter for many years. left Tuesday morning to vis- it hie daughter, Mrs, Thos. Snell, at Lansing Mich., after which he in- tend, going West. • • AIL and Mrs. C. W. Livingstenel of Stratford visited with the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkshaw over the holiday. LUMLEY A large number from this locality mended -the funeral of the late Councillor R. D. Bell, on Saturday. - Mrs Stewart "McQueen was in Lon- don oit Friday. -Mr. Geo, Hobkirk was at Constance for a few days the first of the week, -Master Jack Horton had the misfo-rtune to have his leg, -'broken at the ankle in a runaway this week, -Ja-c is Glenn -spent the holidays with relatives in Elrnira..-Mrs. Dickson and Miss Maude- spent the week ench with rei_ateeree here. HENSALL Ben C. Hogarth of laegisall, aged; 19 and a second yeax student of Wea tern University, London, died sudden- ly in Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, after an tintless of brief duration. The late Ben. Hogarth teas one Of the most popular students at the Medica- School; and also One of those who- showed promise of a splendid th- ane. He was a son, of Mr. and Mrs. 'W Hogarth, and is! survived by his parents -a:y-ounger brother and a sis- ter. Interrhent at Hensel Exeter Bargain Store MITCHELL -On Monday, May 24 fir,,- was discovered about 12 'o'clock in the building awned by Mee F. A, Campbell, and occupied by Rabbet Chapman as a garage: The ;wilding W-22; pretty weelleurned eut, andthree dart: were almost destrOyed.. The gr... di: the fire was a mystery. SEED POTATOES FOR SALE- SeJected Rural' No, 2, and Empire Skate-tart:Le toaname-at 50 cents a oushel. Phone S. J. Hogarth, Exet- er Lot 3 Con, 3; Stephen. HOSIERY - Ladies' Cotton Hose I0c. a pair 2 pair4 for 25c.; 15e a pair; Lisle hose 25c. a pair. EMBROIDERIES - Some extra values in all widt -priced from Sc. to 50c. a yard. MEN'S FINE SHIRTS Just Arrived -A big shipment of Men s Fine Shirts. -Hagen Make - See them in our North Window EN'S NEW NECKWEAR The newest colors and shapes, made to hold their shape. See them in the North Window. SHOES Al' the Nett, Styles in Pumps, Strap Slippers, Oxfords ASTORIA. SHOES FOR. NIEN WE HAVE SOME EXTRA VALUES IN CLOTHING. 13. W. F. Beavers • soLvEr) e.A1ZE ON-114EWA1ert- f0R, NEW-n-maS. WE KEEP VP WITH 'me. TIMES- WHEN ANY- '..THIN6 NEW COMES OUT YOU CAN FIND IT IN OUR, STORE AT THE LOWEST PRICE - --- -.: \ .%-'•-.. '''. 's •.) -..----7---. • 220 tf - Itt.--.. Zi I glitg) .-- 2.,.......y. ••• ''. _.. • Qtr. r ----0A. . liC2.40- .... • 0 MILLINERY If it is a new hat you! want our show room is full of new show you the new ecyles. models. We will be glad to - NEW POMPS & SHOES • We have the newest Summer Pomps and Shoes. They are here ready for your tropection CURTAINS AND NETS We have pretty and service able lace curtains at 50c., 75c., $1.00 and upward; as well as neat curtain nets at per yard 25c. 35c. to 50c. LINOLEUMS In neat floral and, tile designs - in 2, 3 and 4 yard widths. Don't put down the old carpet when a new sanitary covering can be had at such a.reaaana.ble price. WALL. PAPERS A few dol -tare spent in New. Wall Paper will. work 'wonders to the appearance of your home Pretty designs f�r any roomat per roll Sc., 10c, 15c. & 25c, SUITS FOR YOUNG MEN AND MEN We are sure you Will like the natty suits that we are showing for young, as well as the( more Conservative styles we ere showing for men. The prices are right KAYSER GLOVES Silk gloves of this. fatuous make are to be had in short; medium and long lengths, in black and white, every one is guaranteed, HOLEPROOF HOSIERY Try wearing theta this spring. Six pairs are guaranteed to wear six months without holes, or nen- ones are furnished free of charge. B. & I. CORSETS We- have a style for every noire at different prices. A new shipment of the latest mo- dels has just been placed in stock. BEAUTIFUL SEAMLESS SQUARES We are lucky to haver such 'an assortment of beautiful -seam- less squainsa If we had sol buy them to -day we would have to pay a big advance on them. They were bought ear- ly We 'can save you money. , • NEW AID EGGS 19c. CASH 20 TRADE, PLIONE 16 J A S EWART PH ONE 16 aneette--40--ente-ane-aleet-efet-atai-otitteaote-ent—eate-ote-ena-aose- SAVING THE HOME FARM .. The Canada, Life Way When you think you don't want ;insurance. Remember the case of Wm. flawthabineer of Henfryn. Opt. He left a widow with five children and a mortgage on his farm. Ordinarily that would have been a pretty black outlook t for the widow. But 3 rears before, Mr. Ban tinhirner bad been persuaded to take out a CANADA LIFE Pollic.,, and alien it was all over Mrs. Bevetinhinter received a. cheque for the amount of the mortgage and $600.00 over, If you died tornerrotte would your family stay on the piece or would the foreclosure of the mortgage turn them out? Yon ton tanke sure of their future by a policy in the CAN- ADA LIFE. A. Erastinge, Agent, Exeter Exeter Bargain Store MITCHELL -On Monday, May 24 fir,,- was discovered about 12 'o'clock in the building awned by Mee F. A, Campbell, and occupied by Rabbet Chapman as a garage: The ;wilding W-22; pretty weelleurned eut, andthree dart: were almost destrOyed.. The gr... di: the fire was a mystery. SEED POTATOES FOR SALE- SeJected Rural' No, 2, and Empire Skate-tart:Le toaname-at 50 cents a oushel. Phone S. J. Hogarth, Exet- er Lot 3 Con, 3; Stephen. HOSIERY - Ladies' Cotton Hose I0c. a pair 2 pair4 for 25c.; 15e a pair; Lisle hose 25c. a pair. EMBROIDERIES - Some extra values in all widt -priced from Sc. to 50c. a yard. MEN'S FINE SHIRTS Just Arrived -A big shipment of Men s Fine Shirts. -Hagen Make - See them in our North Window EN'S NEW NECKWEAR The newest colors and shapes, made to hold their shape. See them in the North Window. SHOES Al' the Nett, Styles in Pumps, Strap Slippers, Oxfords ASTORIA. SHOES FOR. NIEN WE HAVE SOME EXTRA VALUES IN CLOTHING. 13. W. F. Beavers • soLvEr) e.A1ZE ON-114EWA1ert- f0R, NEW-n-maS. WE KEEP VP WITH 'me. TIMES- WHEN ANY- '..THIN6 NEW COMES OUT YOU CAN FIND IT IN OUR, STORE AT THE LOWEST PRICE - --- -.: \ .%-'•-.. '''. 's •.) -..----7---. • 220 tf - Itt.--.. Zi I glitg) .-- 2.,.......y. ••• ''. _.. • Qtr. r ----0A. . liC2.40- .... • 0 MILLINERY If it is a new hat you! want our show room is full of new show you the new ecyles. models. We will be glad to - NEW POMPS & SHOES • We have the newest Summer Pomps and Shoes. They are here ready for your tropection CURTAINS AND NETS We have pretty and service able lace curtains at 50c., 75c., $1.00 and upward; as well as neat curtain nets at per yard 25c. 35c. to 50c. LINOLEUMS In neat floral and, tile designs - in 2, 3 and 4 yard widths. Don't put down the old carpet when a new sanitary covering can be had at such a.reaaana.ble price. WALL. PAPERS A few dol -tare spent in New. Wall Paper will. work 'wonders to the appearance of your home Pretty designs f�r any roomat per roll Sc., 10c, 15c. & 25c, SUITS FOR YOUNG MEN AND MEN We are sure you Will like the natty suits that we are showing for young, as well as the( more Conservative styles we ere showing for men. The prices are right KAYSER GLOVES Silk gloves of this. fatuous make are to be had in short; medium and long lengths, in black and white, every one is guaranteed, HOLEPROOF HOSIERY Try wearing theta this spring. Six pairs are guaranteed to wear six months without holes, or nen- ones are furnished free of charge. B. & I. CORSETS We- have a style for every noire at different prices. A new shipment of the latest mo- dels has just been placed in stock. BEAUTIFUL SEAMLESS SQUARES We are lucky to haver such 'an assortment of beautiful -seam- less squainsa If we had sol buy them to -day we would have to pay a big advance on them. They were bought ear- ly We 'can save you money. , • NEW AID EGGS 19c. CASH 20 TRADE, PLIONE 16 J A S EWART PH ONE 16 aneette--40--ente-ane-aleet-efet-atai-otitteaote-ent—eate-ote-ena-aose-