The Exeter Advocate, 1919-4-10, Page 8EXE rER AIII LIGATE, THUBBDAT, APR. 10 1810
WOLTER MARKETS
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Mrs. R. C. Cooke announces the
engagement of her son Bonbadier F,
A, E. Cooke to Miss Olive May Frank-
• lin, daughter of Maj. Franklin, of
the Rueal \Varwiekshires, of Long.
Compton, Warwickshire, Eng, which
will take place at the parish church
about the middle of May.
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Comp ere programmes for all occa-
sions. 1 -tumorous and Novelty Num-
bers
um -
be s a pecialty. Elgar Ladies Quar-
tette. ?: Oxford St. W. Landon, Ont.
L egie Circle of the Presby ter -
Ian t cset • . ft will hold their annual Baz-
aer ref. ..iturday next, April 12, lathe
Town Pial. There will be a sale of
use ul. a rides, home-made cooking &
candy A. unitiue feature of the baz-
aar nil] ee a Post Office Departm'ant
where may be obtained articles by
Parcell Post. Sale commencing at 2.30
o'clock Admission, including lunch
10 cents
Our Alar itoba'sBest can't be bei
for Bread making. -Harvey Bros.
WANTED, -Capable Saleslady
Dev-aQQ'ds, Permanent position.
ply Box 255, Clinton, One
AUTO TIRE FOUND.
On the London Road, North, on
Tuesday, April 8, an auto tire. Own-
er can have same by calling at this
office and paying for this notice.
for
AD -
WANTED
An apprentice to dressmaking, Ap-
ply to aliss Tom, Exeter.
If you want bean, shorts, chop, oats
or other feed see Harvey Bros.
TENDERS WANTED
Tetr"dters wall be received by the
utildter;sigttc:d up to April 10th for the
teental at about six acres of land,
ftang hart of the Agricultural Ground
for tthe season of 1919, the same to
asown vt
r1ey. or1 1-14bush l bushel
wheat, or
1.1-2 bushels oats per acre.' Lowest
tit any tender not necessarily accept-
tld. Payment to be made on accept -
dace of tender.
R. G. Seldon,
Sec. Turf Club.
MINOMINIMMIP
WANTED -Wheat, oatss, barley and
mixed feed:-Haiteey Bros.
`ANCONA EGGS FOR SALE.
Shepherd strain, 75c. for 15. -John
Pollard, R. R. 2, Dashwood,
TURNIP CONTRACTS TAKEN.
The undtertsigr ed will receive con-
tract; for turnips to be deliveeed next
;Fall. -R. G. SELDON, Exeter.
3$.,P_X LAND WANTED.
Apo ACRES FOR GROWING FLAX
'APolti to
ONTARIO FLAX CO.
JOS. DAVIS, Exeter h
hone. 13North
Potatoes
We will pay one dollar and fifteen
cents per bag in tra'dei Taken only
for the first three days of next week.
• - JONES & MAY.
Corn Contracts
The Exeter Canning Company is
ready so contract with farmers `to
grow Corn for canning. $10.00 per
ton wall be paid same as last year.
Seed corn of the finest quality at re-
duced price, 15c. per lb., to growers
an contract.
27th -4t Exeter Canning Co.
LOST
Just picture the grief of some
child at the loss of his or
her beloved "D;ggie." To
thee this is ,the reatest loss
thee. could possibly come into
their little lives. We believe
that right down in, the heart of
every main, woman and child is
a natural desire to do for
others what they would . have
others do for these.
The "+Lost and Found". col-
umns of The London Free
Press carry a list of articles
lost by people who are,
anxiously awaiting word of
then return. Whenever you
-find anything, read the lost
ads, in The London Free Press
-then rdo as you would be
cloneby.
Real the Want Ads. every
day in
The
n Free e P r, ess
Ontario's
,!ars
LOCAL DOING s. 4
itefe.ieic^ > >. airaiiE
London and St. Marys havel adopted
the daylight Saving time.
The automobile owners are getting
their cars in shape for the summer.
The goad conuniesloner has had men
scraping the streets during the week.
11r, James Willis of Exeter North
is confined to his borne owing to ill-
ness.
The Exeter Canrtiag Co. has a ditch-
ing machine at work on their farm
property,
Mfr, P. Frayne hiss a curiosity, in the
shape of a parsnip that measures 39,11
:r=-c•hea in length.
After a few cold days the weather
returned on. Saturday to the balmy,
spring-like variety,
Next Sunday is Mr. Clarke's fare-
well as organist and choirmaster of
James Street Methodist church.
Mr. John Newcombe has been ser-
iously ill ot pneumonia in Stratford,
but is now showing signs of improve-
ment.
Mr. Wm. Turnbull of Exeter, who
has been ll for some time, is some-
what ii orae this week, we are sorry
to report.
Mr H Rumohr of Exeter North on
Saturday purchased the brick nese-
denee bleeksntith shop and several
lots belort iag to Mr. and Mrs. 2).
Braurd. The price was 52400,
Among the 'main estimates laid on
the table of the House of Conunons
recently Grand Bend will receive $1250
for .repairs to dock; Bayfield, 53800;
for repairs to pier and Goderich, $2700
for repalre to dock.
The members of the Exeter Coun-
cil
ouncil are now c:anvase:rig for subscrip-
tion•, for the Sed:ee:rs' Memorial, Be.ing a most worthy object and the last
tribute of respect to -our fallen heroes
it ie; hoped every citizen will subscribe
liberally and ungrudgingly.
The War Veterans held a success;
ful Eue.•hre in their club rooms Friday
evening. The prizes were donated by
W. J. Heiman, E. Powe 'von the
fest price and Austin Rice the one
that is known as the "booby„ Sev-
eral 01 the ladies of the S olciers' A:d
So. ety supnieed a delightful lunch,
A great deal of unnecessary growl -
.nig, heart -ache, head -ache, back -ache
and many skinned fingers could be
saved ;;n this old world in which the
peoe e -that is, the good people -do
not live any too long at the best, if
a national law could be passed for-
bidding the renovating of a house
more than once a year. At house-
cleaning time, which rolls around all
the way from twice to five times a
year according to the family code, a
man wants to commit suicide and the
woman wants to kill him because he
does not. It.is a necessary evil that
breaks backs and hearts at. the same
time. It is something mast, raises a.
row about doing and a bigger .Zane
about not doing. It is contradictory,;
it is redolent ,of soap suds, cobwebs
and carpet beating, heads in, dust rags
and with bare arms; it is a nuisance
and none dare dispute the assertion !
FORMER EXETER WOMAN DIES.
Word has been received here by rel-
atives ot the death from influenza of
MIaggi,e Stanlake, daughter of the late
Richard Stan;lake of Exeter, and wife
of Mr W, H. Kerslake of Weyburn,
Sask. Decreasced wan a sister of the
late Mrs. Peter Bawdien, and was
born. a short distance south of Exet-
er. Mr and Mrs. Kerslake moved to
the. West several years ago. Messrs.
John. and Robert Kerslake of town are
brothers of the husband of the de-
ceased.
a:BAMAN COATES DEAD.
Word was received here last week
of the death in a hospjtal in Eng-
land of Seaman Alfred Coates, cous-
in. of the Messrs. Coates of Usborne.
The trouble, we understand, was ab-
scess on the brain, developed from
scarlet fever, from which he had suf-
ferer] for some months. Pte. Coates,
after diving some years in the neigh-
horhood enlisted as a seaman, at Lon-
don and had a varied and exciting ex-
perience in Enga,ish waters, at once
time being one ,of two seamen, saved
from a vessel that was submarint'd.
His many friends sincerely regret bis
demise, He was 25 years of age.
DEATH OF THOMAS CREWES.
A respected resident of Exeter, pas-
sed away suddenly on Monday evening
April 5th, at his home in Exeter North
when the death 'occurred of Mr. Thos.
Crew+es at the age of 67 years. The
deceased had not been well for some
months although his industrious tem-
perament had kept him at his usual
occupation and he did not complain
to any grteatt'exttent, although one could
see that it was harder for him to ac-
complish lois day', work. On Saturday
morning he prepared to go to London,
but not feeling it he changed his mind
He was around through the day and
that evening cane down, to• see the
doctor, who advised him to go to
bed. He became suddenly worse on
Monday, about 9 p.m. and passed
`.w .v almost lanrnedttatekyr'. Born
Colborne Township, near Goderich,
lie spent his younger years otn the
farm Later he conducted the Ben -
miller' Hotel for a number of years;
over• twenty-five years ago he came
to Exeter ;and conducted the North
End -hotel fora time. For quite afew
years he was caretaker of th,c Meter.
school and occupied that nos.ition at
beeline of his death. He was indust -
t
;r ions, tv,Lang, obliging and honest, re-
pected and esteemed by all. In relig-
on he was -'a Methodist and in ponit-
cs a Conservative. Mr. Crewes was
tWice marred first to Louisa Hobson,
and about twelve years ageto Flor-
nce `Glani iiie, who survives, tog tsner.
hath Iwo sang and two daughters, Her-
arcs. of Totonto, Sap;rer Wabiron, re -.I
euily'returned, Mrs, H. Elworthy raid
rvl, r
Gem „e Armstrong of Usborn,e;
150' en_c'.':dales., :..Mrs. Walters of near
Gooer ea. ,Cha -funeral takes place;o
he ✓ ietGer ccrnetery 't:Fix Thursday
t
S
c
Foremost Pap ea tsrnooci tea, 2: o'clock..'.
Fall wheat is reported to be look-
ing ,strove and healthy this spring,
Mr. Rich. Davis has purchased the
residence of ha brother, the late Jos.
Davis,
The choir of the Trivitt Memorial
Church will render special music on
Sunday evening next when a treat
may be .expected.
Mr. Marls Wilds, who conducted the
store et Elitnville, has purchased Mr.
Abner Mollard's stock at Grand Bend
and will take posselasilon May lat.
Michigan on Tuesday voted to re-
main "dry" by 100,000 majority, al-
though .Detroit polled a, heavy "wet"
majority, The vote was on wine
and beer.
At a meeting of the Clinton 13rartch
of the G.W.V.A. held recently it was
decided to hold a Huron War Veter-
ans' Day in Clinton on May 24, when
it is hoped that every Huron Veteran
will be present on that day to take
part in the parade. A good program
of .sponte is being arranged and a
dance will be held in. the Town Hall
in the evening. Further particulars
later.
SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT.
The entertainment in James Street
Church on Tuesday evening by the
'and-Bucluter Company, is, by all
who heard it, conceded to have been
the hest concert given in Exeter for
several yearsi. Each number was
heartily app lauded by the large aud-
;ence, and encores were cheerfully
given Corda'Ward Buchner is a vio-
lirtist at rare ability. Mrs. Braith-
waite. possesses a sweet and pleasing
scprano voice. iltisa. Horsnarea read-
ings were were all that could be de -
<ped "The Cattle Thief" held the
audience spellbound. Thomas Mitch -
tree, the blind p'atrist, is a rare music-
ian, and to miss hearing hien is to
mai.: a treat indeed. This concert will
be long remembered.
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ait's. Birk left Tuesday to visit in
Detroit.
Mrs. Frank Woods spent Friday in
London.
Mr. W H. R. Hooper is visiting in
Pere yavaxria.
Misr Charlotte Dearing left Tues-
day for Detroit to spend the sum-
tner.
sails Anne Sanders of Stratford is
visiting at her home here for a few
days.
Mr. Booker of the Grigg House,
London.. spent Saturday with friends
here,
Mrs. Gee. Hawkins is visiting with
her sister Mrs. O. E. Becker at New
Hamburg
Private Wilfred Stewart and sister,
Mise Kathlene, visited in Toronto
duriwr the weak.
Mr. and Mrs. Win. " Snell, Main
Street, and daughter Mrs. Jones were
in London Friday,
Pte Frank Flintoff of the Military
osptial London, is viaitincg relatives
here for a few flays.
Mrs. Eli Heywood, who has been vis-
iting with her daughter, Emma in De-
troit, returned last week.
Messrs. Allan and Clarence Pickard
have gone to Manitoba to look after
their farniing operations.
Mrs John Wapper leaves to -darn
(Thursday) for Harrow, where Mr.
Walper has again accepted a position,
Mr Luther Brained of Brantford was
here on business this week in connec-
tion with the saae of his parents prop-
erty,
Mrs. Ed. Howaaid was called to
Stratford last week owing to the ser-
ious illncese of her brother, Mrs. John
Newcombe.
Miss Mabel Tom daughter of School
Inspector J. E. Tom of Goderich, Who
went to France in 1917 for hospital
work, has returned.
Miss Luxton, who has been in the
West some time, returned home on
Saturday. Her sister, met her in
Toronto and returned with her.
Mr.. T. H. Newiell, Grey Dort dis-
tributor goes to Chatham this week
to bring home ten or twelve cars for
himself and the other dealers in. Hur-
on County.
Mr. Leon Tr eble returned Friday
from Toronto where hie went a short
time ago to enter on an arts Course
in the. Univelrsity. Owing to the
present course nearing the end he
deemed it inadvisable to start until the
new course commences a few weeks
hence.
Nursing Sister Ruth Rollins of the
British Service, daughter of Mr. A. J,
Rollins of Detroit, formerly of Exe-
ter, who has been, in England and
France, .since November of 1916, re-
turned last week and spent, the week
end in company with her cousin Miss
Pearl Rollins of London; at the home
of Mr and Mrs. Wm. May, Exeter,
Miss Rollins had two years and a.half
of wonderful experience in Europe.
She was stationed at Etaples, France,
when the Germans bombed that hos-
pital and killed over 800 nurses arid
patients. She left on. Monday even-
ing for her home in Detroit.
' The Little Doctor always ready
aiwayrs oa ]raid to refeve kid-
ney and bladder troubles, and
help nature purify the bleed,
Tire .t;attonai tete ar Cattiest Cps'
of s'anada, Unite& Toronto. in
JONES & MAY
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CANADA. FOOD BOARD LICENSE NO 8-3620
Your Easter Wearing Apparel
Iglemeas
Ladies' and Misses'
Spring Suits, and
Coats
ARE HERE SHOWN IN THE VERY
LATEST STYLES AT REASON
ABLE PRICES. MAKE YOUR SE-
LECTIONS NOW.
Cloves For Easter
WE HAVE AN EXCEPTIONALLY
L'•TRE RANGE OF KID AND SILK
GLOVES to meet the Easter trade
t'eouirements. Every pair guaranteed.
Perrin's celebrated kid gloves in
Black, White and Broth. at $1,75, $2,
and $2,25 pair.
'"Kayser" and "Niagara Maid" dou-
ble -tiptoed Silk GIoves in popular. col-
ors at from 75c. to $1.50 pair.
NEW WHITE FRILLINGS FOR EASTER IN WHITE and COLORS.
THE NEWEST STYLE FOR COLLARS.
NEW BLOUSES IN CREPES, SILKS and VOILES- UNDERWEAR,
UNDERSKIRTS, HOSIERY, COLLARS, CAMISOLES, BOUDOIR CAPS
PARASOLS, ETC„ for the Easter Trade.
SPECIAL VALUES IN SILK HOSIERY
THE NEW SUMMER WASH DRESS FABRICS ARE HERE. Dainty
wash tabrics in Voiles, poplin, silks, Gaberdines,' Etc., are here shown
in a wonderful rage of pattetns and colorings. All the better qualities
are in exclusive dress lengths.
YOU SHOULD HAVE NEW SHOES FOR EASTER. Our spring
stock of shoes for Ladites' Men's and Children's wear, is now complete,
You should have. new shoes with your Spring Suit or Coat for Easter,
RAINCOATS FOR LADIES, MEN AND CHILDREN.
Special -Girls' school raincoats with hoods attached, very special at $1.75
EASTER FURNISHINGS FOR MEN. - New 1-Iats, Caps, Shirts, Ties,
Socks, Gloves, Belts, Shoes, Suite, Spring Overcoats, Raincoats, Etc., for
your Easter Requiremennts, are naw ready.
HOUSE FURNISHINGS
We can save you dollars on Rugs, Linoleums, Congoleums, Oilcloths, Cur-
tains Window Blinds, Curtain Poles, Etc.
See our new materials for aver -curtain: and draperies,.
SPECIAL QUILT LININGS. -400 yards 36 in. wide wrapoe;rettes and
delaines in good Paisley patterns and stripes. -,specially adapted for quilt
lizangs - to clear arta 40c. a yd.
ASK FOR ONE OF OUR STY LE BOOKS
JONES & MAY
kleadquerters for Cho Celebrated Saadhocd & Lies Brandt Clothing
Mar ate 4 imps.
Mr, I. R, Carling was 'in. London
Monday.
Col. Wilson, farmer O. C. of the
33rd Battalion, C.E.F., and Mrs. Wil-
son, who ,have been residents of Sea -
forth for a number of years, left last,
week for New York, where they will
reside in future. Their family of one
son and three daughters have been
living tun New York for some years.
AVOID COUGH.'
and COUGHERA
cospreAd
DI ease / szocs
HIteeo
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30 DR,DIiS-StORP CtOUGHJ'
'UAW TiliS WR CiHLDREII
NEW VETERINARY.
A. M. VINING, V. S., has opened
en reface .ih McDo¢tell's Stables, Jtoltn
street, Exeter -,Prompt attention paid
to all calls day or might: Phone 120.
VETERINARY PRACTICE.
Dr. Henry A. Conant hats bought
the practice of Sweet & Reid and
will continue business at the same
stand, Calls promptly attended night
and day Phone 8.
MONEY TO LOAN
We harvte a large amount of private
funds to loan on farm and village
praoerty at low rates of interest.
GLADMAN & S'l FNB URY
Barristers, Solicitors, Exeter
ISAAC R CARLING, B. A,
Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public,
Commisskianer, Solicitor for the Mai-
sons Bank, Etc. Money to loan at
Newest rates of interest.
Office -Marin. Street, Exeter.
. CENTRAL
...P t a C'oAna Ott r,
Is recognized as one of the most re-
liable Commercial SSchoola ;n Can-
ada. The instructors • are • experzeiic
ed and the Courses are up -co -date
Graduates are placed In •oositioiu and
they meet with 'success. Students
may=•: enter at arty time.
Write a tone, for free catalogue.
WeeLachian. Prin.
HORSES WANTED
I want an unlimited number of
Horses in good condition. Geldings 5
year, old up, weighing from 1500
-pounds up. Mares from 4 years old
up, weighing from 1300 pounds up.
Parties having the required stuff,
write or phone 83 Exeter.
G. J. DOW
Dr. G. F. RouQstaa, L., D. S., D. 'D. S.
DENTIST,
Office over Carlang'a Law Office '
Closed Wednesday afternoons.
Dr. A. R KINSMAN, L. D. S., D.D.S.
Honor Graduate Toronto University
Teeth extracted without pain or any
bad effects. Office aver Gladman &
Stan.bury's Offioe, Main Street, Exeter
FRANK TAYLOR
Licensed Auctionleer for Counties of
Hunan and Middlesex
Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction
Guaranteed.
Crediton, - Ontario.
C. W. ROBINSON
LICENSED AUCTIONEJi,R AND
VALUATOR for Ceurmtiies of Huron
Perth, IlddLeser and Oxford Farts
Stock Sales a Specialty. Office at
Coerce -butt Wateroaome, next door to
Central Hotel, Mein Street, Exeter.
Tea & Coffee
Store
For the choicest
groceries, fruits, spited,
teas, coffee and every.
thing in the grocery line.
Call and see ns. A trial
as to quality will convin-
ce.
Produce taken in exchange
Jas. Could
Furniture
and
Undertaking
R. N. ROWS
THE FUNERAL. DIR1,CTOR
AND FURNITURE DEALER
xeter -Bargain- Story
Easter Suggestions
FASHION DICTATES OXFORDS FOR SPRING Most` effectiveap-
pearance.
as the long slender yam d
, .v fli
g, p :model with th;e riopular Louis' heel,
with
.0 allour tr ma
dells our
Oxfords d
sco
combine barn withcorrect
cap-
acity for service and an assurance of comfort tot style p
lar' Lines are black patent, or ]; d, brou't and the feet. The popu-
lar
MEN'S SHOES in browjn, on the .narrow toe., Nealin or leather stoles,
also an Black.
WL HANDLE THE SLATER SHOt; for Mean and Women; o
mem; a'1rittlehigh-
er pniced, but worth it,
SEI, OUR SPECIAL ORDER SAMPLES FOR A NEW SPRING
COAT 'OR SUIT. OVEEZ-
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