Loading...
The Exeter Advocate, 1915-9-16, Page 1Germany is still pressing the Russians back. Turkey is, nearly finished. Exeter Pair Sept. 20 & 21 TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 16, 191.5 SANDE i.S St CREECH CORN FOR CANNING FACTORY Farmers who are growing corn for the Canning Factoxy, will kindly bring 8'ainple cobs to the factory when they will he advised when to make •de'Irr'ery, Help wanted when factory starts. EXETER CANNING CO. The War Summary The war .situation is little changed this week. Fierce artillery duels have been the game on the rawest. The Allies have' advanced some in 'Turkey. Russia has the Teutons don to. a slow walk now, and is driving.! them back ix, Galicia. Zeppelin raids have been common in England with . some loss of non-combatants.,, Bulgaria is still undecided which way,to go—with the Allies or with Germany. Submar- ines are still active and 'lneet with an occasional success, The Czar has taken, command of , his., armies int sue- cessior to Duke Nicholas— the J'ea- son of which is not ,clear, The Allies are attempting to make a billior dollar leers in United States the whole of which is to pay for munitions in that country. Lloyd George .says that the enemy is still ahead of the Allies in muni tions of war, but the big difference is being reduced gradually. TAMAN'S The Fall Trade is OIelliilg up Spiell didly In Made -to -Measure Clothes THE NEW SUITINGS OVERCOATINGS PANTINGS ARE EXCEPTIONAL VALUE THIS FALL. ' SEE OUR GOODS AND GET OUR PRICES. In Ready -to -Wear WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF SUITS, OVERCOATS RAINCOATS OVERALLS PANTINGS. MAKE A ,CHOICE EARLY. SUITS $10 to $18. OVERCOATS—$l0 to $17 RAINCOATS—$5 to $15. OVERALLS —T5c. to $1.25 PANTS -T,50 to $4.00 Furnishings HATS—The High Crown Fe- dora in GREEN, BROWN, GREY AND BLACK -are the nifty wear for this season, BUY ST,ANFIELD UNDER- WEAR., ARROW COLLARS ARROW SHIRTS, TIES, . BRACES, GLOVES and other furnishings from us,i FURNISIHER The day after 34th Battalion visited Stratford 25 men of that city enlist- ed. "You have either got to tisk or cut bait." In other words, if you cannon go to fight you must either work co pay, This is no ,•time to hunt and haw.,. Gq at it and do the job right. Da your "bit;' —x—o—x— THE CALL TO KNIT.—Autumn is here With this knowledge comes the thought that winter is approach- ing and that the soldiers who ere fighting our battles need warm cloth- ing especially socks, For a short time during the summer there was a recess—though many women knitted righ` through June, July and August— but now from, all quarters ,comes the call for socks. The women of Can- ada .wile not let the (Call go unanswer- ed. DOCTORS MET IN EXETER.. One of the most successful -meet- inge of Huron Medical Association was held in Exeter on Wednesday :est Sept. 8th. Some twenty or more Physicians of Huron sat down cto a splendid dinner at the Central ,Hotel. The Seaforth doctors and an auto load including Doctors Septimus Thompson, McGregor, Arnott, Shoe- botharr and Beale from London were too late for dinner, The meeting was called to esrder in the Public Library by \the Pres - dent Dr Kennedy of Wingham, The Secretary, Dr. Redmond, read the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved, He then read a notice from the Provincial Society asking that some action be taken with regard to having all the different lo- cal associations affiliate with the ?ra- vin ee Society, Dr's. Emmerson of Goderich and McKay of Seafortle moveo that the matter be ,laid over till the next meeting for further consideration. Another communica- tion from Dr. Anderson of .Toronto asking, that the Society join with all the other associations of the Province in memorializing the government as to the need of forming a base hospital for wounded Canadian soldiers. Moved by Drs Shaw of Clinton and Hunter of Goderich that the Secretary do this, Dr, Williams of London was then called upon and gave an able. and in- structive paper on abdominal lusions and their misttke,s. This Was discussed by Drs. Gunn, Taylor Quackenbush and Emmerson. A motion then moved that Dr: Will- iams be made an honorary nember eves carried Dr Emmerson of Goderich next read a splendid paper on "Function- al Diseases of Children." This was discussed by Dr. McGregor of Lon- don Dr. Gallow's paper on occipito -pos- terius positions" carne neat, and a discussion by Drs.; Arnott and :3eale of London followed. The Meeting then closed to meet in Clinton in December. EXETER EGGS FINEST IN CANADA At the Canadian National Exhib- ition Mr Charles F. Hooper's exhib- it. in Commercial' Class; -Extra Class B. Section 13 (Fresh Gathered Spec- ials) there being 20 competitors each showing 60 doz. making in tall 1200 doz shown in this special rclass,, took First Prize and the Diploma tar Med al, awarded to First in ,this spacial class The conditions ip this contest were uniform size, weight over 24 ,ozs to the dozen or. ,over 45 ,lbs, nett to "the 30 dozen case, absolutely clean, strong and sound in shell air ,cell small not over 3-16 of an inceb in, depth, white of e,g s to be !firm sand; clear, and yoke, dimly visible free from blood clots. The Government Judges say the ,ex- hibit was the "largest ever ;shown in Canada. This windenio!nstrates the wisdom of the policy 'endorsed by the government of ea -operation; and speed in getting the produce ea the best, markets. MMMT. Hooper and his patrons are to he 'congratulated . in putting the Exeter territory into ehe lime light. • BRUCE GIVES` $4000 A MONTH Walkerton, Sept. 9.—Delegates from every part of Bruce County, forming a deputation which wainted on 'the County Council at its special session to -day, were informed by the wire den that their request for ,a big ;aon- tributior from the County to , the Canadian Patriotic Fund would be. granted. The 'county, will add to its present subscription the sum of $4000 43 month until the end of the, war. It already gives $1000 a month. Reeve John Joynt of. Lucknow made the statement that he had decided, to make a contribution of $1000 a year from his personal fundsuntil the close of the war. His action it ,expected to be an example'ton. numbeiof oth- er 'wealthy ` men in the ,county n. W. H BENDER AGAIN FINED. Clinton, Sept, 9,—T:he. • adjourned, case between License Inspector Tor rancu of South Huron, and;:' W, H. Bender of Hensall, ca ne ,before Ar�e ict Magistrate n'dws yesterd y and' wa" .settled by Bender pleading guil- ty to the charge ok','bringing neiseeeliquor ntc ,Huron. County ebn nary ;to , provisions of the Canada.Temperance Act ` A fine 3for aec sond Offense was;, imposed of $100 andLL,costs, ;which a- mounted, to. about $97` about ,e200 in in all, BARN AND CONTENTS BURNED On. Sunday morning during a heavy. storm lightning struck and destroyed the barn crop, and a wagon rind a fanning. mill on the farm iaf Mr, J. Thar on the second of McGillivray. The barn belonged to Mr. . James Glavinwho has $1000 insurance. on same. Mr. Thar had but $500 in- surance on the, contents, It is a consliderable loss to both, Locals Just now we are getting the,iottest weather of the year, Mr, Al McDanell is confined to the house through illness. Word has been received that George K. Heaman of Toronto is confined to his home through illness.. Rev. >Muxworthy will preach Har- vest Home services at Crediton on Sunda) next. His pulpit here will be occupied by Rev Jefferson in the ,nornese and Rev. Redmond in the ev- ening Mr and Mrs. Wiilliam Ogden an- nounce the engagement of their rn- ly daughter Vera Lorraine of Whalen to Mr Earle Roy Neil of Lucan., to take place the latter part of Sept- ember, Mr. Gambrill, while working with Mr James Brintnell, had the .misfor- tunc to have a ,nail which he was driving fly back, striking his ..:ye ball. 'ale is off duty for es feu; days but it is thought that the sight has not been injured. Th. Patriotic League will serve a 15c lunch in the tea room Fair Day from 11 a.m, to 7 p.m. Donations of sandwiches , cake, pie, cream, sugar, lea and coffee are asked for. Each , member is asked for of , donation only—that is any of of the above named articles. Donations of money • as well as provisions will be gratefully received The league' well ope'ithe re.; room Sept 25th from three to sex o'.lock to: receiving field comforts, such is socks tooth brushes, jams, dried ap- ples chocolate, cocoa, gum, raisins, bcok7, writing pads, magazrn:s ,rn.o articles of clothing for the Belgian Relief. Total receipts $2419,aa Festiva' of Nations 370.49 MLLE. PALFRYMAN.— This cel- ebrated palm and cyrstal reader will appear in Exeter for two days anly wvitl, the Boyer -Vincent Stock Show here next Monday and. Tuesday and will answer any sensible question free for any lady patrons before each ;r:r- iformance. She will also be .et ,he Centra Hotel to give private readings each day Don't fail to consult her on any business affairs. (CHAPLAIN • OF 'THE 70th REG. —Saturday evening's London papers stated that Rev, D. W. Collins ' of Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter, had been .appointed chaplain of the 70th. Regiment now being recruited at London. The Advocate 'learned in conversation with Rev. Mr. Collins that the appointment had been made but had not yet been confirmed, by Ottawa, so that he had -,o statement to make until the appointment has been confirmed. --0-- ATTEMPTED SUfCIDEe—Thomas Clark. aged 19 years, son of Mrs John Taylor .of Exeter North sometime during the night of .Sept, 10th attempted W take his fife by shooting himself below the stomach Early next manning he drove down to Dr. Hyndmanee office and after an 'examination he was taken to the hospital at London by auto, The young man has been apparently men- tally deranger for some years and had been confined to the asylum, < but later dismissed. His condition is said to be recovering. SOLDIERS' AID SOCIETY, —Of- ficers are, President, Mrs. N. J,, Dore 1st Vice., Miss L. Johns; 2nd Vice., Mrs. W J. Heaman; Treas., Mrs, R. N. Creech; Secretary, Mrs. Ed J'. Christie. 36 member and 15 honor- ary members. The proceeds of home- made cooking sale held on Saturday last amounted to $14.80. The Soldiers' Aid Society will ',on_ duct a tent on the Fair Grounds on Fair Day. Parties wishing to donate homemade candy, fruit, etc.. will kindly leave 'same on Monday or on Tuesday morning ad Mr, J, G. ;Imes' residence. —x-q—x— PiARtKER - TOM A pretty home nuptialevent, that was es- pecially attractive, because of its sim- plicity, was solemnized at the home of. the. !brides parents; r. and Mrs. W H Tom, 544 Five C. Street., Med- icine Ha't,, Alberta on Wednesday morning Sept. &h. at 11.'• o'c1!ack when ' Miss Ada Tom, their youngest daughter became the bride , of. Mr„ Retie. nald J Parker, youngest' son of Capt 'Wm Parker and Mrs. Parker Rev. E A', :Davis, of Barnabus Church performed the marriage cer- emony. Miss Parker played Lohen grin's wedding march." The some was tastefully decorated with a profusion of flowers supplied by Dr. and Mrs. ;Havtcke: A prelttily appointed 'wedding. breakfast ;,was, ',served, 7o1 - lowing. the cereneany at 'which .Capt, Parket prbiiased the health of the bride and Rev. Davis of the bride groom The bride 'looked very tt tractive in a dainty gown of Cope enbagein blue silk and ha ,tto•match,, The bridal couple left by auto for Empress, where they will' make their future home, --Medicine , Hat Times. Miss Morlock Fall Millinery Display y p y 18, 20, 21, Saturday Monday and Tuesday The public is cordially invit- ed to inspect these openings. Capt. Dunlop wilt hold a recruiting meeting in Exeter on Fair Day, There will he other speakers of note. Mrs John Westlake has sold her 70 acre farm in Usborne to Mr. P. Moir for $6,500. Possession to be giver at the end of Ithe, year. Mr,lloir now has a farm of 350 acres. The deal was put through by T. Cameron; While playing about the barn on Wednesday morning Madeline, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dearing of Stephen, had the prong of a fork run into the calf of the leg to the distance of three or four in- che:;. It was a painful wound but the little girl is doing nicely, The, Th death ea h took place at norstate residence Toronto, this week of dirs. Emma Nance Webber, relict of the late Rev George Webber, iorrnerly of Exeter. She is survived by .two sons John E. Webber of Rochester,. N. Y. and Rev. Geo, .G. Webber of Edmonton Alta., and four daughters Mrs. Rev. J. A. Sn'elI, Watford, Ont,; Mrs. G H. Patterson, Carlisle', Pa.; Miss Mabel Webber, Riverside, Cal., and Miss Webber at home. tfr C W, Robinson was in Toron- to last week. Mr S Martin attended Toronto Fair last week. Rev. Bali visited his sister Mrs. Prior last week, Mrs Wm. Cudmore left Saturday to visit in Kippers. Miss Julia Spicer is visiting in Brantford for a week, Mr. Chas. Dyer of Montreal is home for his holidays. Mrs Skelton returned from a trip to Detroit on Saturday. Mr T. 1~,.` Handford oi' Ingersoll was in town this week. Mrs W. J, Heaman ret'trned Mon- day from a visit in Toronto, Miss Susie Case of Hensall visited at Mr James Sweet's this week, Rev Fear was a visitor with nis ce ughter Mrs. Howey this weak. Mr and Mrs, H. 3. White returned Tuesday from a visit in. Toronto, airs Bee and daughter Ethel of Parkhill spent Saturday last in town Mrs Billings, after a visit in St, 1 Thomas and London, returned home this week Mi Garfield Mitchell of Aylmer is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. , Wm Mitchell, Mrs and Miss Roulston of Liston well spent several days at the home of Dr Roulston. Rev C. W. Sanders of Brantford ,spent a couple days with relatives here this week. Mrs Miller and daughter Miss Vera Mille.. of Dorchester Neb., are vis- iting Mrs. Skelton' Miss Margaret Meakins who has been in London for some ,time; has returned to her home here. Mr. Wm Stewart of Detroit • is spending a day or two with his grandmother on Huron street. Legion is the name of those who are attending • London Fair this week.. Every train holds a large crowd,. Mr F. W, Gladman and family ef- ter twc months' vacation on i.ake •Ontario at Oakville, returned 'some ' last week, - !fir and Mrs. Will Hawkshaa> ar- rived hem on Saturday to spend a few days with the former's enother and sister at the Commercial house. Mr and' Mrs. Dyer Hurdon and the the Tatter's•. parents, Mr, and . Mrs. Graft of Buffalo' visited at .,Mre.N..D. I3urdon's this week. Mr. -George Hur don is also up from •Thedford, Mr. Wesley Baker of the Customs Department at Crystal City, , Man., •tf- ter twenty years' absence, spentthe nes` Week or two visiting • relatives and friends in Exeter and Crediton. • EXETER COUNCIL A regular meeting of the .Council was held on Friday nev7ening, Sept,, 10. Reeve Taylor was, absent through ill- ness Councillor Roulstan`was appoint- ed chairman. The minutes of the meeting held Aug. 27, were read and approved. A communication from the icting secretary of the school board, Miss K. McFaul asking for an appropriation of, $4000 be raised for school purpos- es. for urposes.for the year, was received Mr Alex McPherson interviewed the Council in regard to ani'approach to the street crossing that SShad been. buil" in ,front of his property, claim- ing that same interfered with driving into hie property. Public Works Com to investigate. A reques't fromi the Ladies 'Patrio- tic Society wasreceived asking for the use Ofthe Town .mall one day a reieik, the hallto be heated when necessary: --Granted, Privates, Mitchell, Treble and .Ars- demon Andemon who have- volunteered for ser- vice e -re granted wristlet •watcheee The reeve to see .to procuring same onmotion, of Hind and Hartong C'r'd. `he atiditor's report for August was read` and accepted, The regular ;monthly salary accounts. and a number of labor accounts were ordered paid." totalling 453,76. J. Senior, acting clerk;: The Jackson Co. closed up shop on Wednesday to give the employes a chance to go to London Fair. BIRTHS. Joynt—In Egmondville, on Sept, '8th tc Mr,. and Mrs. , A. P. Joynt, a. daughter, Stevens—In Blanshard, Sept. 2, to Mr and Mrs. C.M. Stevens, z daugh- ter. Houlaltan—In Stephen, Sept. 3rd, to .Mr. and Mrs. John Houlahan, a sone Stewart—In Exeter, on Sept. 12. to Mr and Mrs. Alex Stewart, a daughter Durr. --Ir. McGillivray, Sept. 6, to Mr. and Mrs John Durr, a son. Coates—In Usborne, Sept. 9, to Mr. and .Mrs Alfred Coates, a daughter. Klienfeldt—In Usborne, Sept. 11, to Mr. and Mrs. John Klienfeldt, a daughter. MARRIAGES Webber—Smith—At the Main Street parsonage Exeter, on Sept. 15th by the Rev. Mr. Muxworthy, William Webber to Nancy Smith, both of Stephen. Disjardine—Wilds,-In Dashwood, ©n Wednesday, Sept. 15, by Rev. Mr. Grenzebach, Mr. Pacid Dissardlee to Miss Mabel Wilds, daughter 'of Mr. and Mrs Alex. Wilds. Parker—Tom—In Medicine Hat Alta or Sept 8th, Regtrald J. Parker to Miss Ada daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wrn. H. Tom, formerly of Exeter DEATHS Cole -.In Usborne, on Sept. 13, Mary Jan Pollard, relict of the tate Al- fred Cole, in her 78th year. Cluft—In Goderich Tp., on Sept. 2nd, John Cluff, in his 75th ,year. Frentlin--In Clinton on Sept. lth,1915 Margaret. Perdue, relict of .he 'ate Thomas Fremlin, aged 73 .,ears. Dinner.—In Exeter, on Sept. 12th, Lucinda Wilson, relict of the late Charles Dinney, in her 79th ;ear. Guainan--In Stephen, Sept. 12, Frank Guainan aged 23 years,. FRANK TAYLOR AUCTIONER For Huron. and Middlesex,. Moderate rates Write or phone him at Cred- iton Prompt attention given. xeter Bargain Store Shoes and Clothing CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES We have a full supply and can give you them at the right prices. MEN'S HEAVY SHOES,—Excellen' values 12 pairs only Men's Tan Shoes—Regular $5.00 for $3.75 a pair. LADIES' SHOES—Our Stock is complete, MADE -TO -MEASURE SUITS—We have on display samples for otrx Fall Made -to -Measure Suits and. Ov ereoats and will be pleased 4.o show them B. W. F. Beavers Y,., SMART MISSES & LADIEs COATS In the latest winter styles with convertabie .collars, belted backs and flare skirt effects, Splendid range of cloths at popular prices. MILLINERY We will be, pleased to 'save you come in! and see :ou r show Mg of now fall millinery. ;slew models are being placed on ,our display tables daily. CORDED VELVETS 27 WIDE For Dresses and Children's Coats in colors; of blue, green, brownand Ted. Special at per yard_ 6.0c. CARPET ENDS 113 Sample Carpet Ends of extra quality English tape's`try. These are splendid ends to r any roam at the! low price ,of 75c. RESOLVE I? THAT IF You WANT To STDY VALUE COME To US. We HAVE LEARNED To aT WHAT YOU WANT AND MAXE THE PRIO.E Ri4HT,SOWE CAN KEEP YoURTRADE; FOR CLOTHING NEW CLOTHING FOR MEN. AND BOYS . Smart looking, good wearing Fall suits, well tailored and at Prices that will surprise you. These are what we will show you 'if you give us the' ,oppor- tunity STANDARD PATTERNS Don't forget that we stock Standard Patterns. The new October books are in stock. Come in and look !through our Fashion Books, LADIES RAIN COATS For the runny fall season - !Colors of Black, Grey, Green and Brown. An excellent mer- cerizes' cloth itt all sizes—$7,50 DINNER SETS A crate of .new Dinnerware in three new And dainty designs;, This is exceptionally fine qual-, ity porcelain,.; Sets at $10.00 $12.50 and ,$17,00, :LINOLEUMS1 RUGS & LACE CURTAINS Tf we had not bought early we could not loafer you :: • th prices or -'tshese goods ' that este are doing Compare -our prices with others. PHONE 10 • ART PHONE 16