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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.
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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.
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• 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
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n, ,rove r,
$145: Varna, 539; Grand Bend $310;
Clothing - Gcerie $434; Total $14,042.
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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.
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DEATHS
Annitage-In Lucan; on May 20 in -
feet daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
B Armitage.
EXETER PATRIOTIC FUND
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;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
$2 00
2 00
/ 00
1 Ott
Mrs Wm. Elford spent the holi-
days under the parental roof. -Mr.
Lewin IVood was home for shut
bali-
days.-Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Coultis
speno the holidays in London with Mr.
Alden Jortes.-Mr. and Mrs. Byarn
Rowe -Eire and family spent Sunday
with Mr and Mrs. Chas. Godbolt, Jr.
-Mr and Mrs. I. Howe spent the hol-
dap, with the latter's mother in "Wood
ham •
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RANSFORD BY-LAW r A$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-
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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
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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
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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.
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NEW AID EGGS 19c. CASH 20 TRADE,
PLIONE 16
J A S EWART PH ONE 16
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SAVING THE HOME FARM
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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-