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The Exeter Advocate, 1919-2-13, Page 1- •r-- .. •,, TMIk.TY-•FIRST YEAR EXETER. ONTARIO, THURSDAY FEB. 13, 1919 Our GarnerB•need as selling at eight cents a loaf in Toronto, - Suiday next haseen •set apart as The snow shovels' arerusting et the a day et prayer end interce)esaan to shed. the Almighty that His blessingmay y! rest on the Peace Confer The main, that is •doing. the business is the rnalrt, that is doting the adveetts- iang Daret be careless in the use of fuel —the meddle of April is still a good way off. Dental iespeetnan will become gen- eral is the schools ,of Oantterio in the near future, When you are arguiing, with a fool, remember that the fool is doiug the same thing. Ten. year. ago there were but it 500 automobiles to, alga Canlada, to -day there are oxer 250,000. .1111.111111111010 The word `TA" will not in the future merit veterinary surgeon, but will. mean Army Veteran. Tip to the oresent time the sale of thrift stamps and saving stamps has been fairly satisfactory. People are beginning to realize the advantage end are now 'investit)gbetter. - Here is the wlcy an exchange duns subscribers; "If you have frequent falatiae teens, accompanied by chills cramps, corns, bunion,,, chiiblains,,eu- Repay and jaundice, it is a sign you are •t•>' aad lizhle to die any ninu:e Pay your ;ubscrlptnon in ad- vance and thus make yourself solid for a good obituary ztotice." A warning that tuberculosis is an after menace of Spa.resh influenza was le lied in, New York by the State et,Charit:er; Aid Association whish urges `every person who has been ill with influenza, and who has failed to make a reasonable prompt and complete re- covery" to take the precaution of be - isle examined by medical authorities,; UY ‘'\\T,I7S,/ PHONE 81a TAMAN'S Men's Wear DRESSING . GOWNS SWEATER. COATS NECKWEAR NECK SCARFS SHIRTS SLEEVE HOLDERS, GLOVES GARTERS BELTS SOCKS .' • HANDKERCHIEFS TIES. Ordered and Ready-to- wear Clothing. ('OLD BLUES AND OLD BLACKS TWEEDS, WORSTEDS, ETC. BIG STOCK OF READY -TO - SUITS AND PANTS ' W. W. Taman.. Tailor & Furnisher Mitchell, Fullarta,n, Hibbert and Lo- gan are to ,erect a $5000 monument in Mitchell ia honer of the boys who gave their lives in the great war. The townships together will raise •one half and the town. the other half of the amount - BACK FROM THE WAR. During the %sleek three gather I• eter boy,. arrived home from the Great War, coming by the Steamship ;tame. Sergeant Lloyd Rivers and I•rri at,: Earl Southcott arrived Satur clay night aboutt welve o'cIoek, rel- ativet and friends having met the tie even train. at Clinton and brought the boys to Exeter by car„ It was at first thought they would arrive by way of London, and several went by 'ra nand ^utr ..o Leedom to meet them, but were diaap, hinted, word having come late: that the boys were corning by way of Clinton. Private Ernest Cal- la;nwood was on the same boat, but dict notrget through. to Exeter urea mor Iii g. Sergt Rivers enlisted itt a batter , it1 Tarente and was transferred to'he 161st Huron. Battalion when that battalion wan formed,. Privates South cote an•;d Collingwood enlisted in the Huron Battalion After training in, Canada they went overseas with .he 161st Sergt Rivers remained with that battalion until it was broken up in Vetch Lest, and he was tr'ntieferred to the 47th, going to the machine ;tett section After several months F:f severe fighting he was gassed on Oet, 29th only a few days before the armistice was signed, and returned to England Private Southcott, after a month is England went to France with the first draft from the 161st, and after a year of severe fighting was wounded be a ballet passing through the low- er part of the body, at the battle of Paschendaele in. October of 1917. Hew. tain e s t back to Blighty gh- ty tied re•maand in ho� . a tail until sent home toCanada. pt Private Collingw ood in England a as transferred to the Forestry Battalion and wee- on. duty attar Paris most of the. time Private Ted Jones, who used tolive in Exeter North,was also oe the boat returning from the war, the boys were all .given a warm welcome house Lieut. Ernest Rivers, son of err, and Mrs W. C. Rivers arrived home on Monday. Lieut, Rivers was a mem- ber of the Engineering Corps and left for overseas last summers He was training in England when the armis- tice was sigatede Lieut. Rivers re- turned by way of the Panama Canal and Vancouver, He is looking the picture of health and his many friends are glad to see him home again, Lieut. Rivers enlisted in British Columbia, WEST HURON SCHOOLS Taken from Inspector John, Elgin Tom's report on the schools of West Humin:—There were 98 rural and 4 urban. school boards, .employing 110 rural and 24 urban teachers, in, 105 schools The expenditure of these boards amounted to $127,383,25, of, which :82,161.90 were paid as salar- ies to teachers and $45,221.35 paid for other purposes., • Of the 134 teachers .. were women. and 12 mean Eleven tame,. and one main held first-class certrf cute. Eleven. inert and 115 wo- men held second class, eight women held third class and one a kindergar- ten, Primary c•ertifacate,,, The highest salary paid to a womraav in an urban school was $900, and in a rural•schhool $1050: and to .a mean, $1050 in an ur- ban school aacl $1000 in, a rural school. About 50 per cent of the rural teach- ers in Ontario change schools anee- ally In fact cases are the Boards re- sponsible for these changes, which are the most serious obstacle to the zeal progress and proper training of the pupils. There were 62 changes in this inspectorate in 1918. Exeter Council 01.11... Monday, Feb. ,10th, 1919. The Councitj met in regular session with all the memisters present, Minutes of meeting of Jan:, 24th read and ap-rroved, Letter., were read from the follow- ing soldier boys soverseas, G. E. Greg- ory :and Gordon, Taylor. A circular letter was read 'from the' City of Stratford Good Roads Committee re Convention; of delegates from municipelit'es interested in pro • vinciat highway from Toronto toSar- nia, Per Elston and Day—that all the members of the Council attend, —Carried A. letter from the Imperial Oil Co, re Road Oils for 1919. To be con- sidered later, .Deputation of members of the Hand akin for a grant to aid them in se- curin further music and instruments, Per S:heli anti Day—That a raztt of ye$Z2 1 �� made to the Band fob the a 1, 19, payable quarterly.—Carried The defetrred ap;seel of Mr. E. A. Irallicl; re. damage done by water during freshet of the Spring of 1918 to the property ,nf Mrs. Follick, Hill Street. Decided that no action he taken. Mr Mawaon, auditor, gave his re- port for the, hnionth of January which as b• . was as:etcnted r:n, mta.r?,z of Day and' l enhale• Messrs A.. E. Andrew and J. H. Greive waited on the Council �.n re- gard to. a proposed dram thong S«n tiers, street west, asking aid and file for the drain along the street.-- Per Day and Penhale—That an allowance for labor to the amount of $5, and sufliciettt tile up to 250 for the. alra'n be made, drain to be suflicientiy deep to remove mater from the house cel- lar of William Parsons, and c on:struet- ed under the supervision of the i'om- missioner.—Carried. Jr. Elmore Harness asked the Council re;axdina securing a Billiard and Pool License„ No action. By-laws No. 1 and 2 of the village for 1919 were read and contside ed,( the same being satisfactory, were l read a second and a third time an. finally passed—same to be signed and .:.ealed. The follkwing accounts were duly ad d -- se p R. L • rlibrary , ulee labor i 5 tl lbrr .0 Jos, Senior, telephone 40c; Jas. Law- son, care Towai Hall clock 1918 $25; R G Selden, coal library 89.86. Adjournment by Day. Jos. Senior, Clerk. Local News Skating;; to -.night --Wednesday— the Band an rri attendance. nee The Jackson Manufacturing Co. has graced their plate glass window with a neat sign numbering the factory, attd stating their product. The hockey match' played on the rink here Tuesday might between the church teams resulted in, James Street winning, by a scare of 5-3 hir. Frank Sims of Crediton has pur chased the dwelling property on San- ders Street belonging to the late T. 13. Martyat estate, and wall, move into the same in the spring. We have be,eai favored with more seasonable weather recently. Only a light coact of snow covers the ground however. The ice on the pond is beginning to thicken up, and in a week or two should 'be fit for cut- ting. The Asnniiitteplsary Services of the Thames Road Presbyterian Church will b held on Sunday, Feb. 16th, Sertjices at 11 a. m. and 7.30 p m twill be. conducted by Professor David 122 on of kruox College, Torornec, Spec - GOOD ROADS IN HURON. --•0000. The following statement shows the amount of the taxes in Huron in 1918 far good roads, and the amounts spent airs each of the 1nm:liicipa/tilties Highway Expenditure rate of 1 onclesiigeteit- Ashfveld. still Roads $2596:80 $10954.68 Colborne 1522,00 2346.50 Gaderich' Tp. 2208.60 3010.26 Grey 2857,50 4317.38 Hay 2467.00 1759.60 333190 8812.10 .2571,00 1117.49 2491.80 844.87 McKillop 2678,80 2392,47 Stanley .2135.10 2180.75 Stephen ..2738.80 7855.49. Tucklerismith ..2413.30 1876.25. Twnnberry . 1630.00 3869.02 Usboamie 2417.50 3592.101 Wawaatast, E. 1604.80 686.92 1613,90 ' 764.46 Howick Hullett Morris Wawanosee W Bayfield ... ... 141,40 Blyth 270.80 Brussels 321.00 C1an�ton ,„ ., 684.40 Exeterr538.20 Godrn ech' .. .. 1422.60 • Hensall- ... ... 250.00 Seaforth ... 750.00 4Vinehana 703.00 Wroxeter ,. 150:20 ell music well be futanished at each ttervice. FORMER EXt,TER LADY DEAD. General regret was felt in Exeter on, it -becoming known that Addie Matlock., wife of Edgar Williamson, had died suddenly at her home in Burlington, on Feb. 4th. at the age of 44 yearr.l Dec'ejtsed was born at Crediton, and later resided in Exeter for several years, during which time she successfully -conducted a rnillin-- ery shop. During her residence here she was highly respected and esteem- ed. A few yeiars ago she moved to Burlington and about two years ago maenad her new bereaved hu.,baad Besides her husbain,d she is survived by four brothers end ,twe+ sisters;,- John, Alexannlder, Nelson and Walter, Mrs Harry Buckingham, and Mrs. McCallum., all of whom are in United States .ar Western Canada. The funeral took,place at Burlington. Those in aBurlington.tendatnce at the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Westcatt of Hamilton, llrs. Gen. Easterbroak and Mrs. Chas: Birney of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. McCallum, 'Walter Morlock and Mrs. P. Lateen (nee :Mary Mor' - lock.) "•`STILL" IN THE WAIST COAT. Pellets and palls ,of cor(c{etntra,ted whiskey or beer may yet defeat the efforts of pnohibitian,ists if the dreams of certain English chemists are real- ized During the war much progress was made in condensing food into tabloid form and, it is thought, recoil- clic beverages will lend themselves to similar methods of coasentration,. In that event any man could carry his "still in his waistcoat :. instead of, en- der hiswalistcoaj—threstill ,being a bottle of beer Or whiskey pellets. Such, ae p llet dranpe.d in a, glass . of "near beer oar any such salubrious concoction, would add a decided "kick" in it. That there has been, no need of such pills has -delayed ingen- uity int this direction, but it is expect- ed prohibition will rnsptre and accel- $42501:40 $56340,34 exate palliative invention. ary forlock, wino made her hone here with her grandmother, the late Mrs. Morlock, anti her aunt, the late Mrs. Williamson,, for a number of year; was married a .few days ago to to: Mr P. Lariat). ,of Pontiac, :Mich., hives. The Rev. A. A. T•umper will preach a aiteceel sermon in the Triv- ia Memorial Church, next Sunday ev- ening on the subject of "The Atti- tude of the Church to the Retuan;- ed Soldiers," All returned men are cords 114 invited to attend this service PATRIOTIC LEAGUE, NOTES S ippad to eleman Hall, London, for tee month of January, ;arnents val- ued at $11L50. llarondale shipped through Exeter Patriotic League gar- ments valued at $11?.75. The L, ag're still have a quantity of yarn on band and as w,' will make our last ship ment the last week in March we', would 'like to !have it all kale wtti st° saoks or stveaterr. Yarn will be giv.. 'n out Saturday afternoons at the Publi:e Library, -1T, L. John Secy,. Mrs J R. lnkseter ai Parit is v;s it rtg her sister, Mrs, W. J. lelssett. Miss Gladys Bedford: of London was a visitor here over the week end with relative,, Air Geo. Powell. T.e • h dforcl wet in tame this week shaking hands with old friends. elissd:\iarton of London visited w :h Hiss Gladys Bissett a few days clu- itot the week. Nies R Wallace, Seidon, Miss Marjory and faster Wreturned this rivet* from a visit in Kingston: Mr Wm. Andrew left Wednnsd•ty evening for Toronto to attend the Fair Boards Association, represent'n Exeter. Fair. Pte Malin Ruby of New Hamburg is the guest of his uncle and aunt, \1r. and Mrs. S. Hardy. Pte. Ruby wags ir. the trenches 18 months, and escaped with only a broken thumb. Centralia Fainter,; Club. --The Centralia. Far. Irene e Club wilholdl their u e • regular i rnentrRrc, the 2d n and 4th; Thursdays of each month. Sudden Death.—This continunity was shocked on Tuesday morning to hear of the sudden death of Grace Essery relict of the late Jolhn Evans, at the age of 63 years. Mrs. Evans ltad been. et attendance upon Mr. John Parsons during the night, and in the morning had stepped outside the door, when, she apparently dropped dead from Ineart trouble, as she was found there r shatl 9 after, Shehad been �. usual health a nd her demise was mast ee �'onehighlyunexpected; byall. itt wee ead resided in this neighborhood all her lite. In her younger days she taught school and later married Mr. John Evans, who died some years ago. She has lived south of the village, for many years, but latterly hasbeen liv- ing in the villaget She is survived by three brothers, Samuel of Landon Che ries and Harry in the West; and two sisters,, Mrs. (Hon;) Thos. Green- uay of Afanitoba, and Mrs. Es cott of Michigan, Mount Carmel Mr Thea. Deteri c.h sold his 50 -acre farm on. Coneeesaan 12. Stephen, to Mr. Ed Wild of Datshwood for the handsome figure of $3300.—Mr. J. G. Quarry disposed of his 100 -acre farm half mike south of here to Messrs. Smithers Eagleson, for the sum of $5600. Mr. Quarry also disposed of two lots in the village to Mr. T. J. Hall for a, nice figure.—lir. Win. Bar- ry left last week for London, where. he will remain for some time.—Mr. Jas Breen entertained his manyfrierels one evening last week to a dance, All report a ga titre.—Mr. Michael Mad den is weeding a broad smile these days at the arrival of a baby girl.— The Misses McLaughlin and Glavin called on friends in London on Satur- day.—elr. Thos. Hall, Jr., left last weel: far Detroit, where he will visit friend:,—Theo.. Deterich made, a ,busi- ness trip to Wa'ter'loo this week.—err. and Mrs. James O'Rourke, 1Zth con., called on friends in London, last week, —We are pleased to state that John McIntyre of the Tow•nline, Stephen and McGillivray, is improving after his serious illness. Chiselhurst Rev Agnew of Clinton accupie,d the pulpit on Sunday last and gave a very fine discourse.—Miss Annie Passmore of Toronto iis' the attest of her cous- in. Miss Greta McNaughton;,—The Pat- riotic Circle held a quilting bee on Thursday aftennoon., Mrs. Stark do- nated a quilt oempletedi The 'circle now has threes quilts for the refugees. —Miss Alice Mooney has .rfeturnred from Thontdale, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. G. Vanhorn. —Mr. and Mrs. Can Stoneman are get- ting ' nicely s'ettied, Thee Scott had the 'misfa7uine of having his leg inured by a horse knocking him down the other day: It was necessary to ca11 a physician, Willie Hamiltons, who has been vis- iting with his parents from elasuitoba,. had the misfortune while •pla.ying, hide- and-ge-seek with other boys on Tuesday of this week, to break his arm between the elbow and shoulder. Medical aid was summoned from Ex- eter and the :fracture was reduced, and the little •fellae is -.doing as well as can, be expected As a .result the parents, who, intended returning ,home this week, will be 'detained for a time SANDERS & CREI3CN Mrs, (Rev.) W, H. Graham of Strat- Miss Nettie Ravelle of Grand Bend ford. Superintendent of Mission feet sport a Eche days at the home of ,lfz cle Work. will preach in Main Steet G. S. Iloivaird. Church on Sunday evening next; also Mr. John. Hartleib of Detroit is vis_ at Bethany on Sunday afternoon,iting with Itis par,�(nts, Miss Lily Davis and Mrs. Roy Dav- is visited with _ Sunda Miss Lena $teinlza.? y, aerr. :ifiss L. Ifartleib is giving a grand ball and Supper on Friday evenin Feb. 13 Good xnusic furnished. g, Pte. T. Johnston, and sister of Rieke called on friends Mary Motcday. in, town ort hir: L. Il: Haugh of Brucefield spent a few days last week visiting his sis- ter, ja;rs G. Kellerman and either rel - The �i1wA, coar;'ert given. by the sch.:. on Pride!" *wain was an Unqualif ed. zucceEach ' , both socially and financially. Each it well and xnertzted the apolause -item. The hall was crowded to .ov- ertla,vi:1g and several, scares we turner] away unable to get int,The thee. were well done anthe to thine brought down the housein re- spr,:ra: to request of those trrnftbie to .;ase admittance the first night, program was given; again , the night when a good attendance Tuesday ecth perform ;nee,, Dr. Taylor greet- ed cupied the chair the first night and .It iiotvatel the second. The receipts Iron) both evenaanbs amounted to $96 tc hir'h will. be used in enlarging our present Library. Death of Mr. Fred Ge,ratt:sier -..Gude#' c:cme ,o the Iiofne of of Mrs. Fred Genttner here on T.hare lay by the deteh at her husband, a • iter a very briet if ne ss. U quelled retired as us- :nai Wecl•ncclay .right and got up and dressed !Thursday morning, but short- ly ai,e ,ti,trd.; camp:airied of a numb- ness is les h:.ands and b tor wap sed,; for sad upon. exa doe- tem pro;,:auaz 'ed it to be a paralytic a c• stroke, lett leered to the GreatBe- vend very eae Bn- P fatly, after being casnscic,us about three hours. He was aged 69 years and 7 mo tths, The funer.l: took piece otoetetf A i the Lutheran liter - noon the .erviee at Sundae after- the clturc do ?acing in Getman and repeated :n ;English by Rev Graupnc.r, who also ronduct- ed a very 'ptropriate service for the oceetic,n, 'I he church was well filled and n the ora l tributes 1 very y tasteful. Genttner came to this "cnntryn 1883, was a life lona; .resident of Dash- wood and was hell -known around the countryside, hat._ng worked in. the grist mill for a number of years. De- ceased leaves a wife and seven chil- dren—Mrs. Ed. Harness and Mrs. Fred Went of Exeter, Mr. Frank Clark anal elr, Chas. Genttner of London, Mrs. Govier of Hamilton, Mr. Fred Gent - trier, Jr., of Dashwood and Miss Em- ma at home., •c All the a ch d . '. il m n were able to be PrSent at the funeral, Credi'on eareht Lieu& 11. A. Eckert, V. S., begs to in:corm the public that he has op- ened an office in Crediton, opposite Wuertl: le Son's Feed Store. Prompt attentete paid to a •1 calls day or night. Te,?ephone No. 4. Don't forge: the Valettine 13ox etre i t in tl,e Towe Hall, Crediton, 'ea Friday night. Doors open at 7.30. Every body welcome. \Ii,s Levine Smith of Gr ntvn .<p nt Sund ty a ;h her parents, Mr. end tars John Smith. Mss Bn eth Smith lett for Kitchener to resume her dut- ies as milliner at '"The Rose." The 'Tutus Boys and Trail Rangers met in the Foree'ters' 1Ia11 on, Feb. 7. The two groups met alone and bad their devotional exercises as well as Bible study. After that they met ;n one body. Ellie Eiiber was elected treasurer for the two groups, and Earl St hwarz was elected chairman for the next meeting'. After the but - 'gets part Mr. Southeott of Exciter gave a very intereating and helpt'tl talc; on the Three Ch, whirl me.,tr, Clean Speeele Habits and Atin et : t, whinh the boys will not soon forget. i The boys thea told stories and Ind •i groupational gameAnthem.. clasin by singing' the N The C,I,G, class head their annual eleetier, of officers et the home el Joh't Wein. The officer: are .as Pe/ - lows --Teacher, Alf. elelick; Presid• eat, Den Mcisaac; Vie., Chr. 1iaast; Sec.-Treas., AIS, \Vuerth; Asst Sen Treas., 'lose Feist; Reporter, G. W. Sweitzer The evening was enjoyed ani the refreshments relished Mr. George Lawson, Sr., fell and tat:ttetecl several ribs the other clay. Other complications have set in which may prove serious on account of his old Shipage nnents of coal have been receiv- ed at Centralia., the past week so. that there is sufficient f i f tent or everybody. Ch sles Zwicker is in Toronto on. bushiest this week. Mrs. Zwicker and Gerald aceompansed him as far es London. Sylvester Wuerth fell the other night and severely sprained an ankle, The ice harvest has conunenced. The. quality although light appears to be. good. MrOtto Ewald was in Kitchener Saturday on business. Clayton Sims r is i t with his Sin town, sawing' machine working up several of the wood piles. The muscle and back strain wilt be reduced consider- ably by his work. We are pleased to report that Mr. John McIntyre and family, who have been seriously ill with the 'flu" are reeovcr tug, Miss Mable Wenzel is visiting her friend :ens Mildred Brown, at .itrh-' •ever for a few days before hong to Toronto to attend t lie mils finery openings. Ow Red Cross Society forwarded $200 this week to the Belgian Relief Fund headquarters, $50, of the amount was contributed by the Evangelical Sunday ,School at the Christmas en- tertaininent, Mr Frank Sims has bought a house from the Thomas. B. Martyn estate at Exeter and will move there in the spring. Last Thursday night the choir of the. Evangelical Church met at the home of Mr. end Mrs. H. Oestreicher for a social evening;• The First part of the evensong was spent in prac- tice, after which a splendid program was rendered, each member present taking same part. The evening was concluded with a sumptuous ,oyster supper 'which was much enjoyed by all. Dashwood ..4,.00,. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Notice is herebygiven that the partnershin heretofore subsisting be- tw,eear us, the unde{rs{igned, as Geller-, al Merchants art Dashwood, Ontario, has been dissolved by mutual consent. A11 debts owing' to the said partnt:'r- ship are to be ped at the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Dashwood, and all claim's against the said partnership are to bc'nresleulted to George Edigh- offer by whom the same will be set - tied Da.ted at Dashwood thte 8th clay of Febturary- A. D. 1919. EZRA TIEMAN. - GEORGE b,DIGHOFFER The gustiness in, future will be con- ducted by Reid Edigh�affer h Son, ori strict business principles!embrac- • g honesty, upright and square Ileal- atrng with all customers, and with this object itt view solicit thepatronage of all tin this community Mrs. Percy Humble aatd family of Sarnia spent a :few! dbys with her•par•- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris. F irnikbieitnet. during the week, returrning Mamie leIon- day, Miss Pearl Kuntz; of Zurich is visit- ing at the home of Mr, J;.. Keelerman at present. Miss Reid of Bayfield spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Reid last week. Miss Lorena Denonn,y sof Drysdale spent the weleke-end with -Miss L. Guenther. Pte H. G' ser is spending a few days in London this week, Mrs, Geo. Kellerman is at present. under the Doctor's cave. We hope low a speedy recovery. Births Selves—At Lumley, on Feb. 4, to Mr. end Mrs. John Selves, jr., a son• Hares—•le. Stephen, on Feb. 7th, to Mr, and Alrs, Byron Hieks, a daughter Mc.Isn,ac—At Dashwood, on, Feb. 6th to Mr and Mrs. Milferd Mcisaac—. a daughter, Jennings—In Exeter, on, Feb. 5th, to Mr and Airs. Harry Jennings, a son, 'McGregor—At Keppen, on Jan. 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Win. McGregor, a son Madden:—hi. Stephen, on Feb. 9th, to Mr and ,Mrs. Michael Madden,, a daughter. Marriages elartrey—Edworthy—In England, on Feb 6, Edgar Horn,ey, son of Mr. and Mrs C. H. Heaney of Exeter, to ease S. M. Edworthy, of Cha,w- leigh, Devonshire, England. Deaths Hodgins—At Lucen,, on, Feb. 8, Rich- ard H. Hodgins, second son of Wel- Region Hodgins, aged. 35 years. Phillips—At ,his residence, Lot 23, of can 3, Biddulph, on Feb. 5th, Dan- iel L Phisllips, aged 84 years, and 7 ntontha. Handfeed—la Ingersoll, ,an Feb. 7t Thomas E. Handford, forrnealy o#+ Exeter, in his 60th year. Dempster—In Timmins, Omit., on Feb 7, Dr W. E. Dempster of Toronto, formerly of Exeter, aged 35 year,t. Evans—AI . Ceintraaia,, on, Feb. lltle Gine°. Essery, ireifct of the late Jobe, Evans, aged 63 years. Williamson—At Burlington, an Feb. 4, Addie Morlock, wife of Edgar Wil ltamsot, aged 44 years. WILLIAM PRESENTS George Walsh to IN Brave and fold„ In Donne Theatre Exeter. Theatre, .. on FTg-. day and : Saturday, Feb, 14 and 15. This athletic thong -let -bolt many, many chances, fro», a� s, ' Ho jumps frosgi the top of a ltouse. He rases on two wheels•: in. an. auto chaser, Ile rushes into a hotel and saves tine man with the billion dollars jest a second be fore the hotel is blown, up by agents ref' his .rival in business and love, Mutt ,and Jeff Catoorts. Price of aidnalission 20e. to 35c.