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The Exeter Advocate, 1917-2-8, Page 1Attempt to kill Lloyd George, 'United States breaks with; Ger»;any and War may follow. Germany sinks many shi THIRTIETH YEAR. ,..MINSON "Nome EXETER, t ► NTARIO, THURSDAY Our Corner, - The Canadian Order of Foresters has in contemplation a change in their crates, and the Executive Com- mittee has given 'notice that a motion to that effect will be made at the next High Court Meeting in June. We have been .given the opportunity of seeing a copy of the notice of mo- tion and alter studying it for a short time one must come to the conclus- ion that the Executive committee, like Or, Osler, believes that the old man";should be 1chloroformed at 60 Years of age. The proposed change of ;rateswould allow young men to Join and secure $1000 insurance - for the small; sum of 65c, a month,' while ani old man at the age aft 7S years of age who has been paying into the Order for many years, and 'helped to build it up, to its present high stand- ing. wi1l be asked for not less that $8 ti month to continue his insurance policy of $1000: and in case he can not or will. not posy this much he is allowed to stop payment and receive a paid-up policy for $400, instead of 51000, or he may continue to pay at the old rate for four years r on a Term Policy, which we are given to understand means that if he, outlives the four years after Sept. lst next, the policy expires.' Distinctly it ap•- pears like "death'? or a "freeze -out" for the old men. However, we be- lieve that this Society with a purely Canadian membership of 90,000, and accumulated' funds of between five and a half and six million 'dollars, will find some better wary of placing the TAMAN'S PHONE 81a Suits YOU SHOULD ORDER IT NOW. WE HAVE THE GOODS THAT WILL PLEASE YOU, AND- WE FIT TO SATISFY, CALL IN AND LET US TAIKE YOUR MEASURE , Felt Hats OUR -HATS ;ARE' A SPECIAL FEATUSHOULDESEETHITE4IWI'TER. YOU Underwear WARM UNDERWEAR. WE ARE WELL STOCKED WITH ONE OR TWO-PIECE GARMENTS AT THE PRICE THAT SUITS. Sweaters r E'; S IN .SWEATERS WE HAVE MANY SHADES' . AND PATTERNS, OUR RANGE IS A GOOD ONE AND THE PRICES • ARE RIGHT. Furnishings ALL THE LITTLE THINGS IN ,Wil;N'S 'FURNISHINGS ARE HERE - SOCKS, TIES, BRACES, SHll2Ts COLLARS,: GARTERS, ETC, CALL AND LOOK THEM OVER. W. W.Tarnan r' Fur�L1�h "�l�1�.0 $Zr E', �" 1 k'I•IONE. 811 Order on a proper basis, than that of increasing the aged members 'trues to such an alarming and prohibitive 'extent Members in Exeter to whom we have spoken express confidence that this notice of motion will not become 'law, as outlines in the pres- ent draft, The War Savings Certificates' which Ini..h have been dreaded by the Government to encourage thrift and economy * ann d . to give everyone an opportunity to assist in financing ' Ourexpendit- ure war ex e d•t- p ure fare now on sale at emery, bank and money order post office in Canada. The $25 certificate sells for $21 50, the ,$50 for $43, and the $100i for $86, As an investment these certificates offer' many attractive features chief of which are the absolute securify and the excellent interest return. For every $21 50 lent to the Goverrnnent note, $Z5 will be returned at the on8 of three years. There are two other features which are especially interesting to small; in- vestors. First, the certificates may be surrendered 'at any time, if the, buyer should, need his -money; and second, each certificate is, ,registered at Ot- tawa in the buyer'sname and, if lost or stolen, is therefore valueless to anyone else. But, while theyare excellent a ellient 'from an 'investment standpoint, the certif- icates should appeal strongly to Can- adians because they' offer to those who must serve at-home a splendid opportunity .for a most important patriotic service. The person who honestly ,;saves to the extent of his ability and places' his savings at ' the disposal of the Government by pur- chasing these certificates, may ieel that he is having a direct share ` in feeding,, equipping, and munitioning our Canadian soldiers, who are so nobly doing their part. Since the opening. of the Huron Brantli of the ,Patriotic Fund not fewer` than 350 families have `been dealt, with from the office in Goder- ich, and. at the present time about 300 are on the list for monthly: allow- ances. The total payments far • the month of January will aggregate $4- 500 including the amounts retained and piaced in the Savings_ Bank to the credit of the beneficiaries. • In 1915 and 1916 a total of $53,026 was drawn from the general fund for dis- tribution in Huron. The whale dis- tribution has been audited at Ottawa and found correct. The expense of the working of the Branch' in this County is less than % of one, per cent. made up of a small salary for cleri- cal help office rent, printing, etc., ancr notwithstanding an occasional im- pression to the contrary, not one cent has „been paid to the officials ,who are conducting the work.; . The work of the Pensions Fund and the care of the disabled soldiers are 'naw, be.ing. taken up. Pensions regarding 35 cas- ualties; are now under consideration. ,-In matters connected with the war things ;have been moving rapidly, this week. An attempt has been made on the lives o1' the British Premier, Da- vid Lioyd George, and . `the Labor Member of the Cabinet, Arthur lien- derson,by for suffragettes,, ;who were captured and are now on -trial. Ger- many ;has hoisted the black flag and declared shewill sinkeverything in sight, belonging to an enemy or 'a neutral nation if within certain zones, meaning that she is attempting 'by submarines to blockade the Allied countries. The Allies are ,said to have known this was coming' and have prepared for it. United States the :'greatest of the neutral" nations, decided not to stand for 'this and broke off diplomatic relations ' with Germany and ordered the German ambassador to leave' the country. Machinery was immediately placed in. motion to,provide funds for a possible war, to prevent conspiracies and to meet the many contingenrci;es that might arise, , Since the 1st of,,February the Gers. ra3ans have sunk over fifty enemy and neutral yessefs, ` many of them without warning. American 'sailors have been killed and American ships sunk, but the countries are not yet at war. The Germans• have destroyed $30,- 600,000 worth of machinery in their own vessels that are interned in Un- ited States ,ports, to avoid their iise. by the States, It would seem that the war is enter- ing ulion a mare frightful phase than before. Germany is trying to fright- en the world by acting contrary -to all, laws of nations. The Post Office Department is in receipt of a cablegram , from the British ;authorities stating that no parcels containing foodstuffs or .rr-. titles of clothing should be fiirward ed in future from Canada, for Prison- ers of War in Germany. The British autharie represent abso- lutely t` s e resent that it is bso- i lutely ;necessary • that the above re- gulation rshauld be complied with. I'herefare, on and from the lst Feb.' 1917 the Post Orrice Department will refuse to, accept any such Parcels for prisoners of war in Germany. Letters containing Post Office money orders. or parcels will reach the nriaoner if sent in care of Prisoners of 'War Department. Canadian Red Cross So ciety London, lsrtglarud, The best way to See that the prisoners da not sof-• fel° is to send subscriptions 'to this society which ;sends one parer.) ev- ery week to each prisoner, FEB. 8, 1917 ,8.ANDERS & CREECL-1, The Boys in Khaki pr.. Pte. Norman Hockey of St.'Thorna spent, several days with relatives 'her during the week. Private A. G. Grant of Clinton was last tveek listed with the kille ,,,a action on.•Jan\ 21st; This is the first member of the 161st_ Huron Bat to be killed in action, Deceased join- ed the 161st Battalion a year ago an as ane of the draft to go France after arriving in England and \vas with the 18th Battl, He is 19 years of age It is expected he was killed in one of the trench raids. His: bro- ther Pte'WViaiam Grant, is also in France with the same draft. Some uneasiness has been felt for a week ,or two aver the condition of Private Fred Mallett, from whom no Letters had been received by his par- ents for some weeks,'but last week a letter vasas received'stating that he was still in the hospital°a.nd progress - mg favorably, although troubled with dizziness and headaches. s d and ry EXPECT CASE TO GO TO SPRING ASSIZES -Clinton Feb. 2 --Although the charge of manslaughter against Ferdinand. Disjard;ne ol; Stephen, Township ,a,nes before Magistrate 'Andrews Isere on Feb. 7tb again,„ it is 'declared on good authority that it Will. be held over un- til the spring assizes. 'According to a verdict of a caron- er's jury. which investigated the death a. 'Dislardine's wife, he was found guilty of wilful ham,icide. The charge was ;that he wilfully neglected to pro- vide medical and other attendance for his wile during confinement, end, on account of the lack of" such .rssist- ance caused her death. Disja,rdine, according to evidence brought out at the inquest, is said, to belong to a reliigious sect which does not believe in doctors and in this particular incident it 'is claimed that the wife and .mothe•r••in-law were, with the accused husband, opposed to a doctor being summoned. " EXETER SCHOOL REPORT Room 4 -Sr. 4. -Honors, V. Hod- gert 80 V. "tra11ker -77, Mt r<unta77 G.- Hind 76, J. Morley 75; Pass, W. Lawson. -74; D. Bal owill 74, • M', johns 74, B. Acheson 71, J, Betts 71, E. Russell 69, G. l edd'en 68, P). Sanders 61, F. Vincent 66, 'Hf, Horton 65, 1f,. Dignan 64, A. AnKire;av 641. Jr 4 -Honors, V( Vale 80; Pass, M Elav!orthy 74, R. Taylor' 69, H. Cook- son :67, E. Willard 65, y. Bradt 65: No on roll 38; average attendance 34 C. Vosper, teacher • Room 5 -Sr. 3 -Honors, S. Stanbury 89 M Gladman 78, H: Seldon 77. Pass, M. Elw1orthy 74, Mi Scott 73, C. Salter 72, EL Willard 68, W. Web- ster 66, M. Rowe 66 B. Russell '66, C. .Davis 64, ,Fa. Norry 62. Jr. 3 -Pass; Me ;Harney 72, G. Long 71, C. Webster 70, ;Eli Heaman 69, R. Andrew 66, Ll.' Brimacombe 65, 1). Mallett 64, H. Dignan 61. No, on, roll 31; average attendance28 Jean: S. Murray, teacher Raotn �6-Form 2, Sr. -Honors, V, Bloomfield 94, X. Stanbury 88; Vl ;Collingw(aod $7, R. Northcott 84, F. Scott 84, L. ,Snell 83, DI. 7 Snell° 51, 76 G. Sanders' 79, D. Homey ,' A. San- ders 75; Pass, E. IKuntz 74, A. Wil- lard 72 M. Nelson 70, Al. Acheson 67, C. Acheson 63, F. Walters 61, .Form 2, Jr. -Honors, R. Creech 86 W, Wascinaki 81, W, Spencer 74 0. Medd 68, E. Hunkin 68, V, Rouisto:n 66, C. Mitchell 62. No on roll in Dee. 32; average. at- tendance 27:- No. on roll in Jan. 31; average: attendance 23. P. M. Kinsman,` teacher. ( IROOM VII Class .4. Henore-M. Johns. 79i; Pass -'R. El -worthy 74; M. FBissett 73; Mo Murphy 39c; Nelsor4 69: S. Reeder 68; •0. f 3rown 66; .H West 62, Classes Ii and 2 Honors -G. Coiling- wood 85; G. Heavers 79,; I. Lane, 78; E, Northcott 76; E..Russell 75; M. Salter 75; Pass -L. McDonald 67; T.. (Cookson 65;.,17. Sanders 64 G. (Brock 63. e • Class I. Honors -A. Wilitard, 83; I3. Gower 81; J. IK.untz 78 F. West 76; Pass -M. Clark 64; I. Mitchell 62, No. on roll 34; average 25. I. (Quackenbush. ROOM VIII I Class •VI -Elizabeth Hanna 84; Bob Gambrill 80; Harold White 794 Eddie .Coonabas 68; Juanita Nelson 65. Class V -Eugene Ilowey 93;; 0lifthn Andrew 85; James Connor 72; Leola Glanville 67; Jack Gambri'I 61; Hil- ton Lang 60, Class' IV -None Reeder 91; Vera McDonald. 89; Kathleen Ilettman 85; Hugh Creech 83; -Cliff Lamporte 78; Reggie ;Beavers 77; Lyle Dinney '74; Doris Salter 69. Class III -Gerald Cockwill. Class II -Muriel Howald 94; Cora Sandeig8l i, Gale fa rce 82 Class 1 ---Ida Medd 78; Gladys Bain- kin 71; (Russell Snell 66;, Ruth' Nes Number an roll. 43; ;average attend- anee 129. A. L. Dow. The' continued snow storms of the past week have caused considerable inconvepieltce :in the country districts,' Many :at: the roads have been.blatked, but -are faitly clear again, The thcrw' inonteter has been registering pretty low too, but a milder 'spetl is stnaly Local News a --q„ The Advocate is a day late owing;to fret ht trouble on the Railways. ' Little Mildrew Murphy, who '' has been duite ill, is impravirtg, as 1s also Mr. Murphy. Mr. 0 : J. White, of Hamiota, ,Mane. visited with hit sister and other friends in town this week. Mrs. Mc,Avoy was in London ryes terday- for medical treatment follow- ing her recent .operation, ivbr. 'Daniel Woods has been on the. sick list for several days, but we are pleased to state that he is now "on 'rhe mend. Mrs, Lane, William Street, went to Landau Tuesday, where shwill un- dergo a critical operation for the re - moval at some internal trouble: A Public' Meeting of the Women's Institute will be heldin the 'f Library on Monday, Feb. 12th at 3 o'clock, at which Mrs. M. L. Watts of Tor- onto will speak on "Wearing: Apparel and 1-iousehold 'Articles". Demon- stration in cutting and making, Every- body welcome. DEATH OF SAMUEL SANDERS - Osie after anotherthe pioneer resi,- dents are passing to their rest,leaving only the lustre of .their untarnished names and the example of their lives for the guidance and emulation of the yaunzer'generation. This week anoth- er ` has heen added to the Tong list. Wei refer to the demise. of Mr.' Samuel Sanders, 'Huron street, who passed away on Tuesday evening about eight o'clock, ,at the age of 82 years, 2 .months, 28 days. The deceased had been in failing health for about a year but: his case did not take- an a serious turn, until a few months ago, when he was., compelled to take hise bed, and his once robust constitution gradually gave away under the acirte strain of severe `suffering, caused by the 'malig- nant disease with which he was af- flicted. ' The late Samuel Sanders was a native of England, being born in Devlanshire:. At :the age of about seven he cane to Canada with his parents who_settled on a ;:arm alit- tle west AL the village, andwith the ;exception of the few years ni his. early life spent ,in England Iiia resid- •ene>'here'has 'been u•niruterrupted About 15, years ago he retired Lr.om the .farm and took up his residence on Huron ,street. -In early life he endure ed all the hardships incident to the clearing up of a new country and un- der these influences developed a force of character which marked him, out a- mong ;nen in his after life. Like all others h.e had bis trials and 'difficul- ties, but with patience, perseverance and hard work they were in time' over- come and: he ,made for himself and family a comfortable home. In polit- ics he was a staunch Conservative and; took a deep interest in all public ques- tions. He served on , the Council board of the Township of Stephen for three years. on the Board of Health in Exeter for several years and for many years herd office on the Agri- cultural Society Board. Deceased was of a cheerful disposition, always mak- ing new friends and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Besides the widow he is survived by a large. grown-up 'family of four daughters and lour sons -Mrs. James Brintnell, Mrs. Wm. Fisher and Mrs. James 1-101 of town, Mrs, Joshua Heywood af' Us - borne. Wm. D. Sanders of Stephen, Samuel M. and Daniel B. tat Exeter and James A. of Wood.stack.' He is also survived by one sister, Mrs, Thos. Snell•. of 'town, who is the last of a large family. The funeral will be held ta-morrow.. (Friday) to the :Exeter.. cemetery, when Rev. Tramper will of- ficiate, At the recent musical examination held by the London College of lirusic. at Exeter, `Mrs. Gambrill entered 6 pupils all of whom w'.ra highly sua- cessfu', Piano -Miss. Lila Sanderls. adv. 'In- termediate homors. Mies Ferrol Hig- gins. intermediate honors. 'Master Grant Sa'nd'ers primary first clatssi Vocal -Miss Gladys Harvey, elem- n-ary •Lonors; lith. Blau:rice Harvey elementary ,first class; Miss Irene Quackenbush, adv. senior honors. 8000 ARTICLES FOR'WARDED5'' EIUIRON WOMEN FOR TETE" SOL D1ERS 1Jfl ISTMAS CHEER TO THE VALUE OF $2550.60 GOOD SHOWING (BY EUIRON, CAN- ADIAN IRED CROSS ANP, CANAL RYAN WAR CONTINGENT ASSOCIATION „ r The ,November, December and Jan- uary shipments of the Field comforts ;bud hospital suppliels forwarded to 13yman Hall; were shipped, from God- erich, Clinton, ;Blyth, ,Iirueselas, :.and Exeter. r r There are still societies ido;ng splen- did work, 'whose reportshave not been forwarded to the Secretary df the 'Huron ;County lWar Contingent', Association. and are therefore not in- .I cluded 7n this grand total. The see, retary twill be pleased :to ireceive Such in the future. Jean ,Fitton„ Exeter; �Seclretar • for 'Iluiron Corresponding s CountyW.�.A• itiI••s I. 0. lton, Go¢lerittihr President: r EXFJ ER 'SHIPPING S'PATION Nov,, bee,' & Jan, • Women's ,institute -•73 pair socks, 'Centralia -81 shirts, 62 pr. eticks 1 sweater, Zion Circle --50 shirts, 45 pr. socks, i liriivil%e salad Sunshine -34 shirts, 8 pyjama suits, 34 pair socks. Kippen-46 shirts, 32 suits pyjamas. 29 pair socks. Crediton -44 pair socks, 17 wash cloths, Thames Road -52 pyjama sults, 80 parr socks, 19 hospital. socks, 2 pair wristlets. Soldiers' Aid Society, Exeter,- 14 sheets, 48 pillow• cases, 5 pillows,, 14 towels14 suits pyjamas, 16 wash 3 ragssweaters, 230 pair socks, scarfs, 1 hospital tihirt. Farquhar • -6 towels, 12 shirts, 30 pair socks. Zurich Women's Institute- 44 pair sacks, 1 sweater•; Blake Women's Institute -18 pair ,t,1 socks I' quilt,.3 doz, handkerchiefs, SEAFORT.F7 Red Cross . Society tor Nov. Dec; and October, sent to Toronto. Red Cross Warerooms, -540 suits of , py •• lambs, 72 'flannel shirts, 102 hospital night shirts, 312 pair socks, 12 per- sonal property bags, 12 dressing gown 6 wash cloths, 8 scarfs, 1 trench cap. 6 pair wristlets, 402 towels. WINGHAM Dec and Jan. -To National Service Warerooms, shirts and socks to the value of $683.50; to Canadian Rad Cross supplies valued at $118.70. BRUSSELS Dec and Jan. -432 pair socks, -3 doz hospital- shirts, 13 suits pyjamas, 19 doz, towels, 8 scarfs, 15 doz.: hand towels, 2 helpless shirts, 66 suits of trench combinations, 8 bed slips. BLY'I'H SHIPPING CENTRE December and January Moncrifffe Red Cross Sewing Ciacle 67 paii- socks, 26 helpless shirts, 28 suits pyjamas. Walton Red Cross Union. -17 day shirts, ''8 helpless shirts, 23 pyjama scats 52 bath towels, 143 pair socks, 99 hand totluels, 39 flannel shirts '1 muffler. Ladies Aid of Burns Church, Hul- lett, 18 pair socks. Girls War Auxiliary, Blyth; -50 ties •96 Turkish towels. D)A.M,I,D,K. ;Club,: Huile t. -E4 .pr• socks, 1 pr. lsos vital socks, •2 rolls s bandages, 1 .scarf. Blyth Red Cross •So'ciety-81 11am:el'' sbirta, 102 par. socks, 1 px), wristlets., 1 siecp'ng cap, 1 bundle .old linen, ptuflle:s. a'antinued on Page Four BIRTHS Alexander -In Tuekersmith, .an Jaa. to Mr. and Mrs, Jahn Alexander, Jam. McQueen -In Usborne, on Feb, 4th, ter, Mr. and Mrs, Stewart McQueen, daughter. a daughter.. Gillies -In Exeter, an Feb. '1st, t& Mi--- and' Mrs. Percy Gillies, a son, DEATHS Sanders -in Exeter, Huron street, on,,w Feb. 6th, Samuel Sanders, Sr., agndii:" 82 years, 2 months and 28 days. Cotter -In Usborne, on Feb. 2, ylar garret Turnbull, wife of John Cotter_,. aged 75 years, 1 month, 2 days.. Moir-Iu. Toronto, at the home of l?is„' stn-im-lab', iD:r. Sellery, on Feb*. William Moir, formerly of Hensall;, in his 801h ,year. Sceli.-; n London, on Janv 31st, James Sceli formerly of I.ucan, in his 8341 year. Cunningham -Ln Lucan on Feb. 7tlx, Jane Cunningham, aged 80 years. FARMS FOR SALE The undersigned is offering his two.' farms in Stephen forsale, dna beings-- part eingspart '01 Lot 22, Con. 7, contakiia g,• 50 acres. There is on the ° premises a "good house, barn and out buildings. is well equipped in every', way for - farming. The other is the 25 acre° pasture farm, ;being part of Lot 21;, Con. 6. Both are excellent properties - and will be sold reasonable,- Apply to John G. Wein, Stephen, Creditor i Post Office, THE O'BRIEN BUSINESS COLLEGE Alma LONDON. PHONE 5875. Courses= -Commercial Stenotypewriting;.. Isaac Pitman Shorthand, and Civil Service Course DAY CLASSES -Students may entea• any day. NIGHT CLASSES -Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7.30' to- 9.39. Individual Instruction. Allowance made for Railway:` Fares. W. J. O'Brien, Commercial Specialist, Principal P � (Formerly of Exeter.) For Further Particulars Apply at this Officer I STEWAR PHONE 16 'PHONE 16a The Great Annual Sale I:s Here For several years our customers have found 14 adcantagecouse f5' buy their needs during our Big. February Sale:- This year it is more than ever advisable as prices are soaring by leans and' bounds. Study these bargains we are offering and benefit bye, ahem. Only ,a few can be mentioned here. Comein:anid;sae us LADIES FURLINED COATS Reg $60 values, Sale price $25 LADIES CLOTH COATS Regular ` 810, £12.50 and 815 values ;Sale ° price $6.95. BOYS 'OVERCOATS For small men or big boys $5,00, $6.00, $8.00 values, Sale Price ($4,0q. MEN'S WOOL UNDERWEAR 12 'doz. Woollen Shirts s and Drawers, regular $1.75 values Sale price $1.25. PRINTS Worth to -day 17c..a yd., only 12 pieces to be sold during this sale. Sale price per yard 12 las, FACTORY COTTON' 75C yards of 36 wide Factory worth to -day '18c, a- yard. Sale 'price 73yards. for 81.00 DINNER SETS. 6 only Dinn..r sets -97 pieces 516 'value, splendid decoration Sale ' price $1.2.65 ODD CUPS Clover Leaf Cups, 'only 30 doz. for this. sale;, Sale price each. 80, 'FORCHEON' LACES 500 yards fine English Torch' eon Laces Sale price per yard' '5c„ WOMEN'S OXFORDS 50 pair Women's Oxfords $2.50. to 54,00 values: Sale price per pair $1.49. AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE MONEY 6 bars Comfort Soap , 25c. 3 pks Jelly Powder for 25c.: 2 bottles best Extracts 15c. 3 packages Royal East cakes 10c 7 cans ood pinkSalmon ' $1,00 g1 Choice' Table Syrup, bulk lb. 5c Shreded Wheat per pck. 10c. 3 lbs. Choice Figs 25a Quart sealer Forest City Bak- ing Powder 21C 3 ,pies, 10c. Ammonia for 25c 2 pk,s Seedless Raisins 25c 3 plo torn Flakes 25c 3 pings McDonald, or any otic- er 10c, Tobacco for 25o Extra Sta•rtrlarcl Granulated Sugar, per 100 lbs. $7,75 a BARGAINS ARE WAITING' F OR YOU HR EVERY DAY `Ia PHONE 16 J.A. S .A,�-:ry+E �►tl A ' PHONE 56 Store Big:with the i Th®Little Priees Sia