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The Exeter Advocate, 1917-5-17, Page 1• .,'• , ,. • ,. • , " , , ' , • ' ' 1 . ,•, , , • . . ' . ' ' , • ' • • '• . , ' ' fl .•, . . We cannot all grow Wheat, but we can grow Potatoes, and now is the time to prepare the soil. Submarine toll lighter. THIRTIETH YEAR. EXETER., ONTARIO, TriuilsDAY MAY 17, 1917 Our Cartier. 'T, is reported ,that one fararea said. to another, "You are a, fool to sell your wheat at $3.00 when later you will be able to get $4 or The French ,prie-s1 spoke well when he said, "God pity the man who is worth moat.- dollars and cents at the end of the war than he was before itbegan." - - "Any public man, who at this mo- ment nourishes any thought except that. of waging war against the enemy by the most 'effective means should never be forgiven by lass le, tow countrymen."—Churchill. It may be interesting to same of our readers to be reminded that in the years 1907, 1908, 1909, 191.0, 1911 1912. 1914 there were, what may be called, heavy snow falls the first week of May, and in 1910 and 1913 they were succeeded by a further fall of snow on May 13;. The year 1909 was marked by excessive cold and snow the first week of May, the har- vest that year was normal and •fin- ished by August 25. The other day the Ketropoliaan, Magazine cabled Lord Northcliffe, asking him if he had any suggestions to make as to how, the United States could efficiently prosecute the war: Here is what the great journalist re- plied,— "If you corne in I have one thing to say to you, and, it kthis, You can learn a great deal from the ex- ample of Canada". This tribute to Canadian achieve- ment from the man who stands out above all others as the ablest critic that the war has produced, should be Lor every _Canadian a matter of pride. Cheap -jack politicians, more 'intent upon partizali capital than -vinnsing the war, rna,y belittle and sneer, but for what the Government and people of Canada have done in this great strug- gle, the outside world -has Only ad- miration and praise. ----------- .„, TANIAN'S PHONE 81a Great 1111M IN SUITINGS, O'COATINGrS ETC., ETC. OUR SPRING SUITINGS WERE BOUGHT EARLY AND WE ARE ABLE TO SELL BELOW To - DAY'S VALUE. ORDER YOUR SUIT AT ONCE. LIGHT OVERCOATS IN OF CLOTHS FOR THE EVENINGS— AT PRICES • WILL SURPRISE YOU AGREEABLY. OUR PANTINGS ARE SOLD AT THE RIGHT PRICE. BEST COOL THAT Most We cannot, all grow wheat, but we can can all plant potatoes, even if the price of seed is high, 'Prices still go, upward, Wheat, flour bread, gattle, hogs arid other articles make new records every day. Moro seasonable spring weather has prevailed •far the last day or two. .Seec should nary be all in. Many farmers complain that the fall wheat is destroyed, sfnd some have plowed it up and sowed other grain in. its place, The Commercial Travellers Assoc- iation has passed a resolution to assist for one tweek on the farms. What about the merchants associatlan and the clerk's association, and the automobile association and the Minis- terial association? Some, of thein may not be able feed calves without swearing, but they can carry water and pitch hay. We'll help if someone will run this business for us. SEE OUR LIGHT UNDERWEAR IN COMBINATION AND IN TWO' PIECE. • A FULL LINE OF READY - TO - WEAR CLOTHING' YOU PROBABLY NEED A RAIN- COAT FOR :THE WET DAYS. • WEAR OVERALLS AT YOUR ROUGH WORK. LOOK AT OUR LINES IN THESE GOODS, Furnishings iSOCKS in Cashmere and Silk THE NEW CAPS / CHOICE SHIRTS FLASHY TIES ARROW COLLAR W. W. Taman The great fight on the western line continues, and while little territory •is gained. the Allies claim the losses to the enemy are very much greater than those of the A1lies If it is a fight to a finish, and the killing of men is the only scunt the the battle might as well be an the Hindenburg Line as elsewshere • - The Russian •situation still remains unsatisfactory. Germany is trying to trap Russia into a separate peace, and while she may not succeed, she is de- laying the game, and time counts, The United States still wrangles in parliament over the army bills, and while their loans are helping the Al- lied cause the progress of shaping the country to the real war stride is 'n,ot as fast as one would wish to see,, . The British successfully bombarded Zeebrugge ,th.e German sub. base and cashed great damage A Zepp. was also destroyed this \week. Premier Hg.rst in speaking of the legislation giving women the' right to vote in, Ontario, which Act was pro- claimed an Thins:day, says„ -- persons over the age of 21 years will have a vote in the next Provincial el- ec tian and also soldiers under that age but there are certain women, whowill have to be naturalized before they can vote. The general principle that a woman assumed the nationality of` husband does not apply. She must be naturalized in ,the same way as a man or appear before a judge, and secure -a- certiLica.te before she can get her name an the list. To obtain this cer- tificate she must pass the necessary tests under section [two of the immi- gration act, which is really a literary test Under the ,new election act the Provincc v1li compille, its own elec- tion lists da future, and steps are be- ing taken ,to ensure the placing of all names ,of qualifiied voters on it. In each ,centre atio,h-paiaizan judi- cial board wall be named to make up the list. The ,b-e,gittrar will make a canvas of the district alloted to him and for two days hold a sitting ins his district that those he may ' have missed may have an opportunity of presenting their span -lies). Then these still remains the opportunity of ap- pealing to the board iE still left off, The speaker also, pointed out that by the recent 'enactments married and single women are accorded the same privilege in regard to voting at inuni- cipal • elections. S • Tailor & l'urnishe r PHONE 81a The Roll of Honor L)istricl casuailctiieuedsreported during to week. • . Pte, Walter Andrew of St. Marys. Pte, Lionel Nutt of St. Marys, Pte, Douglas Calder of Seaforth, Pte, George Henry McBride •of Zurich previously reported missing, now reported killed in action on 12 April Pte. George, Allen ' Cunningham, near Denfield killed in action 26th April, Died of Wounds Pte. Ellsworth ,Rogers of Forest Pte Frederick Robertson, Goclerich Wounded Lance crm,jcanirt of Hensall Pte, John Harrison of St. Marys, Pte. J McLeod of Goderich Pte. Arthur Soole of Seaforth Lieut. Hume Moses of Mitchell Sergt. Gordon Zavitz of AilsaCr•aig • Sergt. Harvey Dorrance of Seaforth Sapper .D, E. Bell of Godericla Lance Corp. R. Cobleigh, Lucan Pte. Royal Elliott McAndless, Eder - ton, ,gunshot wound left thigh and head May 5. Missing Lieut Gordon Hunter R.F.C. of St. Marys. Pte. Louis Morena, Dashwood, re- ported seriously ill, is •na longer se.r'-- iously j.11. Privates Norman, .1-lugh and Law-. rence McDonald of Ailsa Craig; bro- thers • Pte. Frank ,Cooke of the 64th Bat- tery was here visiting his mother ov- er Sunda:Y. It was his last leave be- fore, going overseas. Among the regiments that safely landed in England last week were those in which are enlisted, Hector Heywood Norman Norry and Norman Hockey, Exeter boys', PRESERVE FIELD PRODUCT'S FROM LOSS BY FIRE. The fire waste of the Province of Ontario far the first three months of 1917 as shown by reports to the Fire Marshal, amounts to $3,321,931. 'In 1916 it amounted in round figures to $12,000,000, and if ,the waste isnot stopped the year 1917 threatens to be as disastrous as ifs predecessor. The unfortunate part of the whole Matter is that the waste comes large- ly from the destruction of field pro- ducts in barns, elevators, and ware- houses, or canning factories, caries,' mills, and other places where the taw product is being turned into food for our own needs and for the armies Of the Allies. It is equally true that many fires probably one • half of them could be avoided by a little care and thought. Surely, as a people we should be ready and willing to take up this Em- pire call and preserve, what we pro - By way of example referen.ce is made to barn fires. Last year in On- tario alone over 600 barns were de - strayed, involving a loss of more than $1,000,000 of which ,$600,000 was on proclue. implements and live 'stack. If by a little extra ,care ire can save one half this loss we should be doing the equivalent of that much extra pro- duction Do your "bit" in. this linc Threessuggesstifonss,—Install lightning rods on barns and save 'fires from lightning; The crops should not be put in until it is certain they ' have been properly cured, and that avoid spontaneous combustioa; Ventilate the barn so that gases caused by ter- inentation. of 'imperfectly cured crops will be carried off. The - Empiee'ss needs demand that you should try to avoid fires. CASTORIA For Infants and, Children In Use, For Over 30 Years Always bears the Signature ofTown. Hall on 1Yloaday, May 28th, ile- Exeter Council • Monday May 14th 1917 The Municipal council met in reg- ular session, absent councillor Hara,,, ton., The tninutes oif tke meeting held, April 23rd were. read and approved: Communications—Prom the Treas.- urer of the Hydro Electric Railway Association a Ontario; Acknowledge- ment of receipt of 2.00 for extra fee for 1916; and still claiming • a debt of 3.00 balance of ,minimum fee char- ged against the village of Exeter. A ,circnian letter tfrom the same As- sociation re -copies of resolutions as passed at their annual meeting. NO action taken. . r . A letter from the Semi-10entenial andl-Old Boy's Be -Union at 83Iyth, ex, tending an invitation to the 'citizens of Exeter for Dominion Day. A cirenlar lettePatrom officers of Millitary District No. 1, London, re- aSsistanoe in isecuring recruits foal home defence as well as overseas.. A circular letter from the officers of British Sailors Relief Fund, Mon- treal. An appeal tor support. Per Day and Hind that a grant of $25.00 bei made. Carried. The following letter was raad. To the Reeve and Councillors 0.6. Exeter.— Gentlemen,— I take this opportunity or thanking you for -Hie( ring you gave inc upon donning the -khaki., I assure you gentlemen that I have no regrets for the step, I have taken, believing it ,is the only honorable course for an eligible yoiing man to -take. I remain, ' Yours Sincerely, Sergt. T. G. Pitton. The Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee reported on the following ac- counts, and they wes-e ordered paid Thos. Newell, sup 3.30; Geo. Mantle, coal T. H. 110.20; G. R. Steer, labor library and T. 11. 2.20; S. Sanders, war bulletin for library 21,45; F.E. Willis,' keys, 60c.; 3 Hurtkin, team 19.50; S. Handford 15.75; T. G. Creech 13.50; R Quasrice, labor 10.08 Inc. Willis 473; Walter Wes tc ot t 5.25 D. Russell, Sr., 7.88; John Parsons 6.30; ,t. Houlden, team 1.13; J.Norry labor 3.15; 1'. Cookson 50c. • S. San- ders 42c.; T. Flynn. 93c; John Kydcl 1.80; T. Cornish 1.00; R. Gillies team 112; ' W.J. Bissett, pt. salary 45.84; John Ford, part salary, cemetery w. 41.66; Jos. Senior, pt salary 41.66. The follawina 'prepaid accounts were approved, HydrobSystem, streetlight. $226,75,. Town Hall 1.69; Library 2.78 • The reeve and clerk >N(e{rie instruct- ed to purchase a Flag for the Town Hall. • Per Snell and Day—That the Reeve and Clerk purchase a tank car of road oil far an ,early delivery1.--Carriled. Resignation of members of theVil- lage Council were read as fallows,-- Councillor Thos, Harton having re- moved from the municipality, Coun- cillor John R .Hind, to accept a posi- tion on, the Public 'Utilities Commis- sion. 'I he resignations were accept- ed on motion of Day and Per Snell arid'Day—That Mt, John R. 'Hind be appointed to the Public UtilitieS Commission of the Village of Exeter, filling the vacancy as caused by the resignation of Mr. S. AI. San derso-sCarried. 13y -law Not --, 'a b( -law calling for a public meeting at the lelectors ot the municipality for the purpose of making and receiving nominations:fox Councillors to fill the vacancies caus- ed by ,the resignations af Mr. Thos. Harton and Mr. John R, Hind, said nomination tueetiag to be held in the o'clOck oi the afternoon Said By- law was read' a first, second and a third time and finally passed on, m- ann. of Snell sand Day, the reeve and clerk signing ,the same and the seal of the corporation being attached. The Cqurt of Revision for the As Roll of the Municipality to hear and determine appeals filed, was set for Monday, May 28th at 7 p.m, at the Council Chambers, ph, motion of Snell and IDayt.---{Carriecl. Adjournment by Day. L Senior, Clerk. LOST IN _FLAMES Mitchell, May 14,—A ten year old boy is believed to have lost his life and a loss of between $5000 and $6,000, with but little insuraace, was entailed in a fire which at 5 o'clock this afternoon completely destroyed the large bank barn of Wni. C. Hill, of lot 14, Con 10, of Logan township, 6 miles a,orth of Mitchell. The boy, Teddy Hill, who is an adopted child had gone to the barn to 'do chores on his return. from sc'hools M. Hill was only 60 rods from the building when he first saw the smoke, but by the time he freached it it was a mass. of flames. The boy is believed to have perished in the flames. Ten tons of hay were destraylad in the fire, a large quantity of straw, all the implements, 15 hags ready for the market, and worth $500, all the cat- tle, one colt and a quantity of grain. FiEteen years ago Mr. Hill lost his other barn by lightning. Crediton PIaNO TUNING.—Frank Bossen berry of KKitchenerwifl be in Crediton the third week of May. Orders can be left with J. G. Young & Son. Sat- isfaetiou guaranteed. Fred Wuerth has boug,Phit the pro- perty and seed business from .he S. Brown estate arid is now in posses- sion of the same. It is his intention to run. the business with his son Syl- vester as partner. We wish them, ev- ery success in their enterprise. Mrs, (Rev.) Burn:01 Mildmay is home for a few weeks attending her moth- er Mrs. Brown who was recently opo erated upon for appendicitis. We are pleased to report Mrs. Brown's con- ditiou quite favorables. • Chas. Zwicker has bought a , clew Ford and Frank Taylor a Briscoe. qares are becoming quite thick around here We will soon require a traffic officer Mrs England is at present 511. Con- sidering her advansced age. of 86 it may prove fatal. Mchael Hirtzel returned to Calvin, N. Dakota, with his three. sons after a short visit here with his brothers George and John. Now since wheat is around the $3 mark our farmers are hauling out their grains ,The poor chap that has to buy flour and bread doesn't think much of the game, j, A McDonald of the Bank of Commerce has purchased a Chevro- let c.ar and has -become quite profic- ient in driving it. . Last Sunday "Mother's Day" was observed in our churches. The Sun- day ,School rooms were beautifully de- corated with the special calors, white! and purple, and each wore the flower in honor of the best friend on earth. Several items wtere given on.th'e pro- grams which were quite suitable for the occasion. This special day is be- comina the `!,pay of • Days," and wherever observed it brings Zorth many expressions of love to the one we hold dear. Some have suggested that the fathers ,have a special da7 by which their deeds •of kindness might be praised. Wouldn't it be a good idea to give the poor "Old Man" a few flowers also? Rev Becker was called to Kitch- ener an -Monday to attend the funer- al of a relative. Last Sunday evening Rev. Norman who has labored as a missionary in Japan in the interest of the Metho- dist Church the past 18 years, spoke in the Evangelical Church on his work in. the East, and especially on the present earth's crisis. He. emphasiz- ed the fact that before Christ's King- dom can be set ,on earth, all nations mast bow their heads to Him and throw aside the envy and prejudice that now exist, On Monday evening he gave a lecture. an the work of their church in Japan,, using vies to describe the beauties of that country and especially the different schools and churches. Rev. and Mrs. Whit- ing, who are well-kn,own here, were easily recognized in several of the pictures thrown on- the screen. The lecturer was very instructive, and those - who atten.ded are indeed well pleased'. The Y. p. A, under whose auspices the lecture was given', are due the thanks of the community for this treat. ' Don't forget the Red Cross lecture to be given in the Town Hall ,on Thursday night of this week. Dr. G. W. Raccy, who has served a year at the front, will lecture on his exper- iences and will also have a number of war trophies to exhibit. • 1:he Red Cross Society has been donated sev- eral pieces of cut glass which will be awarded that night to, the holder of the lucky ticketawhich can be bought at any time for 10 ctS,. The admis- sion Los'the lecture is Z5c. and 15c. As this is .going to be a treat none should stay at ome. The. grimness of war was seen in our village on Monday when two fine young men drove tO town in a car Both Were obliged to use crutches because of having a leg amptitattect These men have clone their bit and can give them. A newspaper has been received here from West Point, Nebraska, announc- ing the marriage of Mr. Arthur Fer- dinand Tramp and Miss Onetali Krause, a grand -daughter of • Aman. - dos 1;.rause who lived here some years ago, We are pleased to learn that i\ir, 'Krause and family are doing well in the West and wish to extend our congratulations to Mr, anal Mrs. Trani') In laving memory of Louis Ball daughter of Mr. G. Mangano, vho died in Winnipeg, May 20, 1916, "Not dead to us we love her dear, Not lost, but gone before: ' Sht lives with us in memory still, And will for ever mor. Het spirit has fled, all her .1uffer- ings are o'er, At the hearth of our home she will join us no more: " Though our loss we do mourn, yet we know she's above Waiting for those whom on earth she did love. Father, sisters, and brothers. KIPPEN Dr. Mary Johnston: has • returned after spending•the winter in the Mountain Sanatorium, Hamilton. Next week she leaves for Philadelphia where she has an. appointment as resi- dent physician. ia the women's hos- pital of that. city—Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Aitken are here again, after spend- ing a month in London,, Toronto, and Port Perry. Dr. Aitken. is much San- proved.—Mrs. James• McDonald of Stanley received a bad scare and a somewhat severe shaking up when the cow she was milking kicked and trampled her. No bones were brok- en, but Mrs. McDonald suffers fram shock and brusises. • tween twelve o'cloele aeon and one are deserving of the best the land • SANDERS & CREIILH MOUNT CARMEL The holy banns of marriage was aa- nounced here on Sunday by Rev, Fr. Tierney of Mr,. Adolph Fitzraorris of London to Miss Matilda Wild, oldest - daughter of Mr Mark Wild of Gosh - es Line, Stephen.—Miss Julia Mahon- ey is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph- Ziler of Zurich,—Mrs J. W, Doyle" of Parkhill visited laer mother Mrs' Nora Regan on SuadaY.—Mr. T. 5- Collins got his new Ford auto home' last aseek.—Messrs ,Louis Rowland & Corie O'Brien purchased new cars each,—Mr. Patrick Sullivan last a val- uable mare, and colt on arfondaye—Mrs and Mrs B. Cunningham o4' Ilderton Miss ,E J. Cunningham and mother -of: Chindeboye, 'i'iisited the latter's bro- ther, Mr. Wm, :McCann last week. BIRTHS • Elliott—In Exeter, on May 12, to. Mr. and Mrs, Trueman Elliott, a, daughter Delbridge—In Exeter, on May 3, to. Mr, and Mrs. F. J. Delbridge, a daughter. • • MARRIAGES Wilds—Uttley—At Zurich on May 9,, Miss Erma Uttley of Zurich to Mr., J'asepli Wilds of Stephen. Sharp—Kaiser---At the Rectory, Ex- eter, on May • 14 .by Rev. A. A. Trurnper, Mr. Thomas Sharp, to: Mist Gertrude Adeline Kaiser, both of Hensall. • DEATHS Tapp—In Exeter ,on May 12, Elizabeth Barton, wife of William Tapp, aged' 65 years. Murdock—In Port ,Huron, on May 16, Mrs. William Murdock, formerly of, Exetgie aged ,62 years, 3 months'. Schrdeder—At Zurich on May 3, Su- sanna Schroeder in her 37th year. SOLD OU • We have disposed of our SEED AND GRAIN BUSINESS to 'IVIES -17. SRS. FRED WUERTH & SON and solicit far them the same good pat- -AMIN ronage that the many customers gave us. We take this opportunity to thank otif many friends and customera: 1 or their kind and liberal patronage. We express our regret at severing our connection with the peoplesofi this community with wham we have been doing business for many ears Messrs. Wuerth- &f San take immediate possession. All outstanding accounts are now due and we request settlement either 'by cash or noteo on or before June 15 ,1917, at our residence. S. Br Crediton STE PHONE 16 PHONE 16 Excelle t Values in Men's, Wo en's, Boys' ad Girls' Raincoats MEN'S RAIN COATS This time of the year every man needs a good raincoat. We have it for you at almost any Price you , can pay. Goodvalues at $4.50, $1C(00, $12.00. LADIES RAINCOATS In shades of 'Green, Grey,Fawn and Black. Special values at $4 ; Good values at $6.50, $7,,00, $10. BOYS' & GIRLS' RAINCOATS Just the thing for the boys and girls who go to school. A good serviceable coat, $3.50. WALL PAPERS A few rolls Lai' 'our new pat- terns will greatly improve the interior of your home. Many; nev designs at per roll, 8c,, 10c, 15c BEAUTIFUL BLACK SILKS Fos Odd Waists, Dresses and Suits. The values we are show- ing are very special as most of these silks we have carried over from last season. Per yard $1.50. $1,75 and $1,00 LAWN AND VOILE WAISTS The best value we have seenin years. We. are allowing five new and pretty styles in all .4Izes. These are special value $1.25 Sc,• EMBROIDERY just happened to run across this assortment of about 20 pattterns in different -widths, For quick selling per yard 5c. LINOLEUMS In pretty floral and tile pattterns Splendid patterns for bedrooms, halts, bath rooms, dining • rooms, and kitchen. Bring in the size of your room and get our prices. 20c. to 50c,• CHOICE SEED POTATOES Wv have choice Ontario and N ew Brunswick Delaware Seed Po- ,' tatoes. • WE PAY 40c, A DOZ EN FOR EGGS PHONE 16 J. AE, STEWART PHONE 16 The Big Store with the Little Prices ,..alaaaaftesaalfaaaallsaa,