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The Exeter Advocate, 1918-4-11, Page 4m . r r The policy of Willys-Overland always has been to build good cars at the lowest prices consistent with good workmanship,. That this policy is right is evi- denw.l by tsie $.lett tlmt. the Stiles :31 Overland Model 1:10 touring cars doi.lal: d in Cann <1t last year — A good policy y .fox: you to remember when you are in the market for a car. Appearance PCe. 't rrEtitice omfott c rice Price Local Dealer, Exeter Overland Sales CO. Witlys-Overlande United Willys Knight and Overland, Motor Cris and Light. Commercial Wagons Head Office and Works, West Toronto, Ontario titozbzir ;b.Ca, Sanders & Creechy Proprietors Subscription Price -In advance $1.25 per year in Canada;;; $1.75 in the. United States. All subscriptions not Braid in advanoe 50 cents extra; will tare charged. THURSDAY, APRIL lith, 1918 entralla Try our V.Tar Fa It is 'excellent :in q.tality and flavor, but is slightly darker in color. - Harvey Bros. Irs• Breaks and daughter visited in Belgrave over Sunday. Mrs. Bird and two children of Lan- tion spent Sunday with the farmer's 'sister, Mrs. Thos. Willis'. Miss Weston: resumed her duties at the school, after ,spending the Easter holidays at her home near Thorn?da]( . Miss Hill who spent the holiday wish her parents here, has returned tza her school near Grand Bend Mr. Fred Essery .of the Canadian Express Co., London, was home over Sunday Mr, Richard Simpson is recovering from a severe attack of quinsy, Mr. Jas. Neil has moved pinto, the Plaskett ;farm, formerly the Essery Homestead an the London Road, and Mr. Ed. Lawson of the Town Lite; Stephen, has moved onto Mr. Neil's farm, \fr. Has&ett has gone to re- side near London. Mr. .John. ent has accepted a posi- tion as teamster ;•with, Parsee» &Davis Company. Farmers of the clistrict have been snaking large quantities of maple syr- up. Messrs. Sam Davis and Jahn Flynn :have been „busy at the job on. Mr. jar_ Oke's farm, and made a good deal: Mr. Alvin was lin London dost week on business. Mr. Lloyd Baynharn. of Exeter De- pot spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs. Rlabt, McFa11s', we are glad to say, is on the mend. Her many friends hope far a speedy recovery. Mr Rich. Hicks has purchased a .tt'e•w Ford.' , Fanners are busy on, the land. One man bas had as much as 20 acre's of grain sown an Saturday night. Mr. George Essery has re -arranged his shop and turned it into a garage, W r gampleted yt vifi be tin c iij r:l GREENWAY Mr. and Mrs. J. Hadginis and fam- ily Motored to Granton last week to. attend the Gioldein. Wedding of his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Hodgins.- �� nii+e McGrearsar was an Ailsa Craig visitor last week. -Mists `Alice Turner 'has returned hcome. from London. -Mrs 'Durr and daughters, Coral and Lusile, of Parkhill and Miss Violet Sharpe of Stratford Normal visited at. Mr. J. T'urner's lass week, -Pte. Wm. Tickles. went to London on \'fanday, after spending a few weeks with friends here. He has spent the past two years overseas and his many :friends were glad to ,meiet him again. -\Ir. S. Haritan has rented Roy Sherritt's farm and neetv'ed -last week\ -Mrs, J. Carruthers, jr., has returned from -a visit with her parents at Shipka. 1 Sudden Death. -Our neighborhood was shocked last week to learn of i the very sudden death ,oaf ,Mr. J. Wil- son at McLepd, Alta, at the home. of his daughter, Mrs. R. W. Russell,. (Mr. Wilslan was born in.. Nova Scotia ! in August 1849 and vrhen a child 1 1 came here with his parents, Mr. ,and IAirs. Jas. T. VTilsron, who were. among the first settlers. Upon reachung man- hood he went to' Boston; Mass., arid. worked thieve far several years, but. returned here in 1872, and built a general store ,having to cut down the virgin Iorest to secure asite, He called the stare the "Boston, House thereby giving the, Corner the nick- name Boston It was. largely due to his efforts that the Post Office of Greenway was opened here, and lie was appointed postmaster, holding the position until hie moved to Alberta. FIe took, a very active interest in the building ?af the Me thadist church here and: organization of the first Sun. - day School, of which he was superin- tendent for over 25 years, He ! was a Vocal' preacher and member of • the Quarterly Official Board and 'Trustee. Board at the church. His Isome ,was always open and ;his hospitality: un- bounded He was a puiblic spirited. citizen and always ready to • support bwas for the. pub - lie that v any movementf P lie welfare, and his going west in1910 left a vacant hard to fill, His .wife Y Sarah Jane Stinson, and family of two sons A. C and W. At, and daughters Mrs. Russel and Mrs,, Holbrook have the sympathy of `a large circle >f• friends Sin their store bereavement. Be- sides the above he is survived by two bnotluers, Rev. R. L. Wilson, Lambeth, and Alex. M. of this .Place, and two slaters, Mrs, C. Fr 'Kerr of Elgin and tr up Mrs, Henry Wickert laf Parkhill to- ate garage, He makes a specialty 'o.f fixing up Fords. Mr, W. T,. Ctolwihl shipped a cal' of MOUNT CARMEL settler's eiffects' to the wrest last week. LUMLEY Nurse Lawrence .df Seaforth is an ,'expert knitter and while attending a "Patient tan this line' worked out the 'dart sof knitting two socks at a time, 'One iwpuld ;think .such, a feat was imposs,i'ble. It is a clever idea and will be ar_ advantage to knitters. -Fred Coale has returned Pram a visit to Stratford and 'Kitclalenerr,-W. L. Ker- -slake has sante barley sown. --Miss Thelma Conner of Exeter was a week end visitor with the Mase Broad oot. -Francis •Ryckmant's auction :sale brought good prices. ---Will Parker has camine nced dutiesi with. Jack Glenn. - Master Tommy, Briintnel1 Is able to' be and around after his attack of iht,r:im- atism,-Mrs. Dew' of Goderich, was .a recent visitor at John Cole's. -'fire Thatnc ; Road W. M. Si, met at the hanye 'of Mrs. Henry Anderson ' ,r>In • Thursday or last week. :.•CASTOR IA For Infants an.d. Childreft Years Use For'For'For'Over 30 '� rs ,Always bears the ,,Signature of Mr. 'Rich Patton and. daughter, MaMae, +of Detroit is visiting friends the neighborhoods - Theo, De,derice made a business trip to London Saturday. -Mr. Jeremiah Barry pm chased the 100 -acre farm form r owned by Dennis O'Cionnell, for tJ hand'uomc sum of $72 50, -Mr. Jame Carey had a very successful wood b on Friday .Mr, Carey entertained young people to a dance in the eve- 'ng, All; report a good time. -1 Mary Hall edit ion Monday for Lei don, where she will continue her st res at St. Angeltas Cfalleg,e mfrs. J . dI Donald continues ill. -Mrs• R• and slots John returned home, at sp^idle;' a very pleasant visit at C1' ago. -Miss Eileen O'Rourk returns: T7e•troit last week, accompanied b sinter, Miss Mary. --The ;harmers lis neighborhood has . star [cid seeding, , WHALE•N Mi, Wm. 'Dirk and daughters F tt and altyrtie of 'Mirk ton Sunday ,at Mr. Thomas ,rtTlnnin: Mr. and Mrs. Hector Millslan Grariton and family were. the .- of there friends on front etre' Sunday. The Easter Meeting of the W. was 'Eke last ,week 'at Mrs. A 7iz l,nhn and the Annual Me(t1' will be held this 1lhatlrstday in the Church The. funeral of. 11rlicatlel (ira"age Of. the b Swamis Line took places an Thursday to the la. C. cemetery es tr 1 uc'tt• llece;tsed .hes be,,.n ailing considerable or late with POeiuuioinFn.-Some of the fermate anourtd2luere have startsd iced hiss.and 11r1Xne ;so' ed thetitr sphlrtg wheat -Private Wm. '1 o ih:ey of the Toronto' Convalescent Hospital paid a visit to his ,old tryeads orotund here this we(=lc, -School ool eeopened an Moivclay odah several new'seboll,a.rs added to tate sioih 5 o: Try dour. War .Flour. It is excellent in quzslity and flavlar, but is alirghrtly darker in dolor. - Harvey Bros, ales. 'Mager/ad of Sarnii» is visiting with, relatives this week. Mr. Elgin, Shantz' and Mss Mina Ellis vers have returned td Stratford to re- sume their studies, after epencling tate Easter• hlolidays with relatives. Mrs. Pope al fietsall visited with Mr, and airs. Graybiel over the a eelsi end, Mr, and Mrs. Jack Elutnpp of Crcd iron spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, T. Klunrpp. The pnoceeds of the Box Social which was given in Dashwood on Feb- ruary 51h, were donated to the. Red Cross society= ;ear the purpose„ of buying yarn 1';or socks for the saldtere The married ladies and the young; girls have had a eantest which rresult- ed in a victory for the married lad- ies, they having knit 50 pairs, and the young people knit 37 pairs, They are shipping .to Exeter tisk week 91 pairs making a 'total of 179 pairs since, Christmas. ?'1e. jack L. Routledge cif the 63rd �3att�ery, Landolt, is home an suck leave• at present, Miss E. Guenther has returned to Loid-»'x after visiting wr;+th her moth- er over• Easter. Mr. and. Mrs. Dans i\iclsaiac of Crediton ware visitors lra town on Thursday. GRAND BEND Feed, Yes, we have it- oats,:oat. chop, mimed chop, oil cake, feed flour dried pulp and lathers. •a See Harvey Bras, Rema Raavelle, who has been ill of pleurisy _underwen't an operation. on Sunday by Dr. Stevenson of London and Dr: Taylor off Dastiwiaodi,-Ednia and Irene Gml1 daughters of Harmon Gill area at present very Al, and; under the' doctor's care and Nurse' McGrey of London. -Mr, Abner Mallard mov- ed here from his farm last week, in- to his bakery and stare, -Mr. Roy Halt moved to the farm vacated by Abner Molla,rd.-Sant Carriere, who visited his parents during Easter holidays, left ear Toronto Mand�ay to.,resume his Studies, --Abner Mallard was in Lon- don Saturda'r oft busisiess.-' Lr, Robt, Sanders, whip has been ill at the home of Ed, Gi111, }sr:, has gone to St. Jos- eph Haspital, os-eph:Hospital, Landon, for treatnm,ent, -Mr. Adolph Allen, what has been in the west with two cars Of horses, has returned home, -Harvey Bros deliver- ed a load of ' flour and feed to Ross 5. Ravelde last week They are' just starting up it that line of business. - ..Mr. P,; Baker has'started on his old route' gathering eggs. A large crowd gathered at the lreslbyrernan church on. Thursday_eveniing, the 4th, a,ndpre- seated Corp. 'Wm Nicholson with a gold beaded cane ,arid a well filled purse of money. -Mr. Win. Volt nav- e to Exeter Park last week, while Mr. P. Disjardine moved into the house vacated by, Mr. , Volt. .Mrs. McAvay, who. has been here nursing her uncle, Robert Sanders, returned to her' hone in. Exeter Tuesday. CLINTON-Word was received in town last sv.eek of the sudden death p° Mr. Wiii1am •Lucas of Markdaler, 'ath�e- `of Mrs. J. E. Havey and of Mrs (Rev.) J. A. Robinson'' of Clinton. MARRIAGES Birtch-Wood-In St! Marys; an April 3rd, Miss Irma Wood, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gelorge Wood, to Mr. Hugh Birtch, son, of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. E, Birtch. Secure an amply -supply of spray- in ma i t 5 g ter al now. Bluestone will .�C required for spraying potatoes, iron sulphate for spraying mustard, lime” sulphur for the fruit trees and paris green or arsenate of lead for potato beetles' and other insect pests, Be sure to secure the supply. of formalin for,. treating seed grain to prevent stnutt and for treating potatoes .to prevent scab,' One pint of Formalin is sufficient to treat .from 20 to 30 bushels of grain and the same amount will treat from 40' to 45 bushels of potatoes. Keep the Formalin bottles. well corked and do not leave it in a place where it is likely to he frozen Securing farm labor will be the. -great problem in agriculture tbit• year. ' Write to the Ontario 'Govern :lent Public Employment Bureau, if Sseeen's Park, and also consult you: gricultural representative, Put it ;our order early with these men am sou may get the help you require- and without cost. The :deal temperature in the lair int Elle, combined with good air, i tween 50 and 50 degrees Fahrer tt is a good plat to have a Tei ale (berinbineter hanging at sora. 5111':.,' ir•If1 In the stable anti no e vsn it,e �ins to i1 temperature fieri y to it ry,. On tine days turn a U'l r?: '.tlrk for' an hour: in 0 - eater 11 may mean a little lc 11• tett it 'trill •'ie paid for in tl l r,n,., ,"nt, if the health of tJ rias • :i in the apple orchard m=, down now, so as to mat IVe the later spraying ytri the main heancfrr nt the Tussock mot lir white against the rias rmmoved by means a, book on a pole; 't'• teal CoIle.ee Notes: ELIMVULLE ww- -� Tay out' War Floor. It 'S excellent' 1E CMAD z r` in quality and tflaviar, but is slightly darker in, dolor, - Harvey Bros. The death occurred at Clinton en ,April 6th of Rob\, Hind, far many` pears a resident Of this place, and- \\dila has spent the last fifteen wears Cliinilan. 7 -lid was 84 years of age, Death was due tip' tate iulftrmitiies of old age, Barn in England he came to Canada with his „family, stud sealing at L;limvelllie -.he liollovvest 'the occupa- tion. oC nlalssorstng;foo• many years. Fie was honest, industrious and respected by ai11, Mr. Hind 'never married; The remains, were briought from Clinton. to the home aai the deceased's nephenv, Mai. Jahn Ie1-Iind, Victoria street; Exeter, and the iunemal 'took place to the cemetery at Elisnville on Monday afternoon CHISELHURST On dfonday evening in the siturch there was a Missionary Rally. Rev. Johns and wise were present and gave an i.zteresfin,g discourse on the lile and customs of th.e Chinese, and sang in sive Chinese. Rev. Baird of ' Exeter W s pnesemt and igave tin, ':interesting. cause Those who were present w"ere well i epaid, •' Ort, i'2orzclay' night the 'french' Supporters packed bores of treats for overseas. -Miss Lucy Redmond is the guest of Mrs. '1'Ii.as. Wren, -Mr;' Mortimore, a returned niissSionary .from China gave a' very instructive sermon cn Sunday after- noon to a well filled church, =OurPat- riotic , Circle is very grateful to the Hibbert Council for the suer of $30 clonatect t:tem. The April shipment to Londot is as follows :-28 pair .socks, 8 shirts, 6 trench caps, 34 field shirts 24 .helpless shirts, 22 pyjarrias1 old cotton, Mrs. Hill $5.00, Miss Alexan- der $2.00. CROMARTY —0--. Feed Yes, we have it -eats, oat' chop, nixed` chop, oil cake, .fee;d flair dried pulp • and lathers. See. Harvey Bras. There died in. Hibbert ,an Friday, at the home of her son, Mr. Alex- ander Stewart, Margaret Hamilton, rel- ict of thie late Arthur Stewart, at the. age of 77 years. For many years de- creased had been; a resident of Logan township, where; she was well ,known, During thte past couple years, how- ever she made her home with her son in %Hibbert -Mr. and Mrs, 1)avi>d Christy of Cromarty, announce the engagement of their daughter, 'Annie tot Mr. Stanley Freeman 1.).>w, can of Mr. ane 'Mins, Wm:: Dow, Cra.na. ty, The rraeiageto take place early in April. KIRKTON Feed. Yves, we have it- ,oats,' oat chop; mixed chap, oil cake, teed flour dried pulp and lathters. Sege FIarvey I3nos. Miss Ethel Shier of Toronto spent the 'Holidays with her parents here.- \Kiss Norva Ferguson ;off Toronto spent a flew days with her ,aunt; Mrs. Wm. Wiseman, -There has, bean a good run of sap and fanners are very busy harvesting the maple syrup. -Mr. Eon alta McLean, who has been working with Jas. Gardiruer left last week far Cereal, Alberta. -Clayton Hanna' and Oliver McCurdy reoeived word last week to report ;for service at London an Wednesdays -Many of the farmers have started seeding. This is the earl- iest fora ;good ,many years. -Mr. Har- ald Rustin has purchased the 100 -acre farm owned by Mr. 'Thos. Laing . of the 12th concession of Fullarton and in- tends moving thereon, shortly. -Grace Switzer was home from Faculty, Sus- ie Shier home Ifrcm, her school at St, Catharines, Bert D,oup,e from Oshaava. McGILLIVRAY COUNCIL Council meet, April 1st pursuant to adjourn lent, All members present. Previous minwtes approved. A number tot' accounts svere• was re • ar dered. paid. The Township divided .tar. Statute la- bor and pathanasters were appointed. Adjournment ; wasi made to May 6thrtt 10 a,nt, Gravel contracts will be let at 2 p. 2tt. J. D. Drummond, clerk ditS 6'b FORTti ,a KIDNEYS Gin Pills have attained astounding success its the rational treatment of Itheumatism, Pains in the Pack, Swollen joints, Urinary Troubles, etc. Here is one instance - "One Siegle Pill Gate Relief'.' Plessisville, Ont. "I suffered from Kidney Troilhle for several years, and tried numerous rcitie- dies aura prescriptions without perutan- eat relief„ my ease being chronic. I; decided to try Gin Pills. "One single piilgnve Inc great relief. I hrtvc now taken four boxes of Gin 1 • 1.,, and '.1111 d myself completely cured. No more but hriniour-increase in iveighf clear eves -fresh colour 'in ore 'tre,tgtti' nal vigour. This is what Gin Pills have done for Inc,' 1i. POWiS HL;Ra'aacr, Cin Pills seat for 500 a box or 6' boxer, for °2,50atell good deniers, Sample free if you write to Nat.rl..rl l: ?Drug 8: Chemical Co. of Cea: d:r, C,i ttitrd, '1 "onto •, or to i riddreas, Ns- ei•Co,» .02 Lee in S,t., Bef llo, 1°f7,''',. SiR EDMUND WALKER, C,V.O., LL.D., D.C.L„ President CAPITAL PAID UP, $15,000,000 N BAN CE SIR JOHN AIRD, General Manager H. V. F. JONES, Ass't. Cecil Manager, RESERVE FUND, $13,500,000 When opening a Current account with a Bank a busi= ness house 'considers the efficiency of the services rendered and the financial strength of the institution. Consult the officers of this branch. EXETER )3R., -A, 1.. Kuhn, Mgr, 47 CREDITON--J. A. McDonald Mgr. INCORPORATED 1655 Capital & Reserve $8,4800,000 98 Branches in Canada A General Banklog BUSifIESS T ii&aet �1 Circular Letters of Credit Bio Money Order-. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Irtere®Arllovredset hisibest current rate EXETER BRANCH - W D. CLARKE, Munger. {{ P • nx��0�4t1�MC0 �7...i.R..R+..11.+aiV. . .a. Ff,�. _1_ 14.11 -. ss,....,_.....,._w::rw=s.�..x:�:a�.�n.,.�•--a�vxsa.rs, BRINSLEY A quiet wedding was celebrated at Vermi,illilon, Alberta, en Marchi 16th, at 11 a.m wher.:.Olive B.,1e11dest daughter 1af Mr. John Trevethicle of this ;place, became the bridle of Wesley Hodgslan son of Mr. Robert Hodgson of the fourth concession of McG,ileivray. Rheumatism Yields Only rheumatic sufferers .know the agony of its dart- ing pains, aching joints or twisting cords. But some few have not known that has been correcting: this trouble when other treatments have utterly failed. Scott's < is' essentially blood -food in such rich, concentrated form that its pil gets into the blood to alleviate this stubborn malady: Get a bottle of Scott's Emulsion and advise an ailing friend. Scott & Bovine, Toronto, Ont. 17-22 SYNOPSIS OF CANADIAN, NORTH WEST LAND REGULATIONS. The sole head of a fpmjly,. or any male over 18 years "old, who was at the commencement ,of the preaiewwqqwss:. and has since continued. to be, aBrt- ish subject or`a subject' of an allied or neutral country, may home- stead ; quarter -Beetles of ale Dominion land in ;M toira, Se4 oto - ewan or Alberta'' Applicant uotit pein person at, the Dominion Inn* Agency or Sub -Agency for,• file Dis- trict. Entry by proxy may • ba 'made on certain - conditions. Duties: yam' month.; residence upon and cultivation of land in each of three years. In certain districts a homesteader ma) secure an adjoining quarter - enc -non as pre-emption, Price $3.00 pet acre Duties -Reside six months in each of three years after earning homestead patent Wand cultivate 50 acre.; extra. May obtain pre-emption patent as 'soon as homestead patent on certain conditions. A settler after obtaining homestead patent if he cannot secure • a pre- emption may take a purchas- ed homestead in certain districts. Price f3,00 per acre. Duties -Must re- side six months in each of the three years, cultivate 50 acres and erect a house worth $300. Holders of entries may count time of employment as farm labourers in Canada during 1917, as residence due. its under certain conditions. When Dominion Lands are advert- ised or posted for entry, returned sol- diers who have served overseas and lave been honorably discharged, re- teive one day priority in applying foe -retry at local Agent's Office (but not Sub -Agency),: Discharge papers must, be presented to agent. W. W. CORY, )e, yqty the�� Minister of the Iateries N e-linauthor d ub ` a i sze m t an p I of his advertisement will not be neid for MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED by C H Sanders at the Advocate Of- confidential nn wif ness ISAAC R. C•ARLING. B.A. Barrister. Solicitor, Netayy, Finale, Commissioner, Sbltjtor for The Mai- sons ' Bank, Etc. Money to loan at lowest rates of interest. Office -Main Street, Exetem. FRANK TAYLOR Licensed Auctioneer for Counties of Huron and Ilfiddlesas. Mont Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed. Crediton - Ontari, C W. ROBINSON LICENSED AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR for Counties of Huron Perth Middle$e c axed Oxford Farm Stock_ Safes a Specialty Office at Coc'kshutt Waaelooms, next door to Centras Hotel, ' Main Street, Exeter, Charges moderate and sattsfaction guaranteed. DR A. R KINSMAN, L.D.S.,D.D.S. Honor Graduate Toronto. University. Teeth 'extracted without pain or any IIaa effects. Office over Gladman & Stanbury's Office, Main Street, Exeter MONEY TO LOAN We, have a large amount ofP iyate funds to loan on farm and vtlage prooerty atlow rates of Lnterest. GLADMAN & STANI3URY Barristers. Solicitors, Exeter DENTIST Dr. G, F. ROULSTON, L. D. S., D.D:S DENTIST MMember of the R. C..C.,D,S. of , Ont Honor Graduate Toronto University Office over Calling's law Oftiee. Closed Wedne's43ay afternoons. D.R,PRAN' tYRENCH NUS file 11a i t JP•311'fot y bitter., G a sit:4. .t} :in't ni tT7ru 1,8E zrailor am , eu :rs+GiBsrsi�e �bf3lt . 8co >ir 0OR N lnario ;•Vibvltp, 1114„ : • ohRt.nhb rn pe"rm e'i •, r •;:47411;;;;;;;Z7; � ��vean r t t c nes SPRING PERM FROM APRIL 2n,d. C'cmmeiciaj life offers the great op- portunities. Recent lady graduates Of tshts school are earning as high as $1000 per annum. The last application we receivted from an afflict mate with some experience offered initial salary of ,$1800 pet annum. Students may enter our classed any time. Graduates Placed in positions. Commercial, Short hand and Telegraphy departments. Get our free catalogue. W. J. Elliott, D. A. McLachlan, Precedent . Prineipa1 rR 1y4/1 ix�Vu'tf EM ^Ft S E 4Ye,1 THE DOUBLE TRACK Between MONTREAL TO•RONITO DETTt,OIT and CHI(C,AGO Unexcelled Ilinitttg Car Service, SLcepilai,n Cars on night trains and Parlor Cars do principal day trains. Full information from Any Grand Trunk Ticket Agent,. or C, B. Horning District Passenger Agent, Toronto, 14.,. ROUTE, N. 5, Dore, Agent, Exeter.