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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."
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"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.
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TANIAN'S
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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
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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. •
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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
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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
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