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The Exeter Advocate, 1919-10-30, Page 1t i THIRTY-THIRD YEAR EXETER ONTARIO. THURSDAY OCT. 30, 19W SANDERS & CREECH, Our Corner Hearst made a thorough job of it but it finished hien. Not all the people who voted for Hearst's temperance latus voted for Hearst—not all, no nor nearly all. It waa ever sea with the man who stood for temperance, He only got a par - tion of .tie own party and not many of the other fellows. - A fountaia with water that,nis t i :us Leeal Dews •,C drinkable dues not seem- to be just .refTj�'Qjj the appropriate thing, t Judging 'by the number of women who voted at the recent election they could elect women. candidates quite easily. • The U. F. 0. (got in, on the Dentin- ion Government on. Monday, when three farmers were elected as against two Unionists and two Liberals. - Of the U. F. 0. members recently elected to the Ontario, Legislature, none is more capable of filling, a cab- inet position that the member for 1e South Huron, Andrew Hicks4 Here's hoping he wi'tl land. one, and be re- s electe 1 by acclamation„ After all there was but little differ epee between the number of "yes" vo- tes on the first and fourth questions of the Referendum--ic{dicating lite desire for amendments to the. Ontario Temperance Act r In Exeter it wa only a matter of 31 votes. The vote on all four questions the Referendum has settled the mat- ter of open bars for all beers and liq- uor;, of open bars for beer and wine and of the sale of beers and liquors even in •,ealed packages: No "wet" petition or deputation. to the Gov- ernment need ever expect any loosen- ing oosenint; oaf the present temperance regul,a- ti•one as tar as the Province is con- cerned. of The Exeter School Board has its titrated that it desires that no pupil shall be kept in at noon hour, Parents claim that the intnmattamon is not being ' .c o , sestets utr zt, A ww and to the wise should be auffielent, Another matter might be mentioned—no child eight, nine or ten years of age should have twct or three hours homework„ The U F. O. members of the Leg- islature were in session in Toronto for three days last week, considering the problems that are now theirs toscI e, To ,elect a leader, be ready to form a cabinet, and to "carry on" when the old government winds up its af- fairs and steps out. The U,F,O. made a big jump from "lack of proper re- presentation" as they. called it, to be- ing the party in power. Instead of becoming critics they will be in the Position of the criticized. Just how the next Ontario Govern- ment will be formed le hard to Say, but the LU.F.O, being in largest num- bers it would be not surprising, nor would it be undesirable, if enough of the farmers ani others of the old parties shou'33 unite with them to form a government.. What is the different;; between Joynt, Conserv-at ive of North Huron, ani Goveniteek, Liberal. of Centre Huron, and Hick:, U.F.O. oI South Huron? If there is a difference we think it is simply of the imaginateon. What is good tor South Huron, is good for either Cen- tre or North Hurorjy Let them all go in together and form a Government During this re -construction period t good a • r t " w e a •god � e nmen andit la no time forpettydifferences. Let it be a real union government for the good of the Province at large. Phone 81a TAMAN'S Men's Fall and Winter Furnishings ,SUITIN GS OVERCOATS. RAINCOATS UNDERWEAR - SWEATERS MUFt ERS HA rs AND CAPS GLOVES Ordered and ' Ready-to- wear Clothing LINE OLD BLUES AND BLACKS, TWEEDS, WORSTEDS, BeTC. A : BIG RANGE OF READY- TO- , WEAT O- WEAT SUITS, PANTS AND- OV .ERCOATS TO CHOOSE FROM. • Taman Tailor& Furnisher it IS amusing to hear people, say the "ery" majority is ahe difference bee :ween the added "no's" and added "yes's" pa the four nuestioans. Never was anything so wreak Each ques- tion stands on its ,own footing. The ronl,' difference is that the "no's" on the first question were a little more emphati.= and a little more numerous ' than on the other Questions,. The Daylight saving ww hieh has been ezn force in the United States and many of the cities and towns through - 'out Canada and which has been ob- served generally by the railroads, idropped back to Standard time at 1 o'clo k Sunday morning. It cannot be said the` it was a success and this will be the last of the scheme, both in Canada and the United States. The trains are now running one hour, later, The U P.O. members nneet again in asoronto this week to Frnrne a lead- er. It any names were mentioned in. their meetings last week these names havw not been made public. The far spend are keeping their own coun- sel, 'Their only sane course, we im- at; neis to Pack one of their own numbers. But of •ail outsiders het-. names have been mentioned they wo , w z t,. da weal w e to keep x p awvay from. Dewart, Zlad Proudfoot survived the earthquake he mould have been a rea- sonable possibility.— The referendum taken, on the liquor auestioa last week has been pronounc- ed an overwhelming snivelers,. Mr. Burnham, member for Peterborough, bas decided to now ,take up the mat- ter of bringing Irma prohibitive measure against card playing and tobacco; al - 'so to prevent women from wveaal"ng wings is 'tear hats, thus to prevent the destruction of so ,marry ,of our wild birds. The latter would doubt- less be a good law, but we are inclin- ed to think the Peterborough mem- ber will bite off more than he can chew in the other two matters. Of the fifty -Six U. F. 0. and Labor members elected only two, Widder- field and Bowman, .have had previous parliamentary experitence, It is a heavy handicaps to the U. F. 0., who will be naturally called on to form a government. We ,doubt not but they will be able to ,manage, but we 'need look for rto radical changes in govern- ment busnnless. After ala, there was no great kick against the Hearst Gov- �ernmen.t, The farmers objected tothe Good Roads scheme, The "wets" ob- i, ected to the 0, T. (Athe Liberals ,aid the,Governor's Residence was too expensive, and Dewart kicked on pickle but 'General Unrest kicked out' Hearst. GREAT MAJORITIES ON REFERENDUM. The total vote in Hurons, County on the Reeeren }um ash -new as cant be at present given, are rete Yes( No Question 1 3688 19856 2 4049 19621 3.i 3807 19611 4 . &. 5073 17850 "No" Majorities axe, Questioa 1 • ", 2 I 3 4 16168 15572 15804 12777. —see— NORTH MIDDLESEX OFFICIAL COUNT, Strathroy, Oct. 24.—The official count for Forth Middlesex was made here to -day, and the foelowing: results given by Rettening Officer G. al. Lewis; Brown Elliott Grieve 'UFO,o d Lib: leucan. 51 225 87 trathroy 279 622 ' 562 ,etca,late 475 114 41 Biddulph 676 242 44r Mc Gilliveay 833 189 193' W. Williams '340 : 142 99 E. Williams 401 391 113 Parkhill- 47 318 . • 294 Ailsa Craig 76 - ;• 129 135 Adelaide 679 $9. 59' Totals,,3857' 2161 1627 Total for rown over Elliott:` 1;696: Total for Brown over Grieve 3,230 ea Total over both Elliott and Grievei'69 et Your attention is called to Guy Bros. advertjsement on another page. This minstrel company always at- tracts a big house in Exeter. A quiet wedding was solemnized s-,1 James Street Methodist parsonage on erelay at noon when Rev, M. J. Wil- son united in marriage Mr. Chas. H. Falkenbury and Miss Elizabeth A. Smith, daughter of Mr, John Smith of Exeter North, Mr. and Mrs. Falken- bury wviil make their home in town. Mrs, D. F. Ferguson, ,who has been visiting here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Birney, left Wednes- day for her home in Winnipeg.; She was accompanied to Toronto by her brother, Mr, Wm, Birney, who re- turned from overseas last week, and who has been, asked;by his former'em- p'•oyes to report in that city. The, firm having a branch: business in Win- nipeg it is passible ,he may accompany his sister to Winnipeg to fill his old position° Dr. McGillicuddy, who recently sold his praetice to Dr. Graham of Rod- ney has purchased the residence and practice of Dr. Davis in Landon South and leacea for that city shortly. I1ur- the Doctor's residence here he has, enjoyed a large. and lucrative practice and we feel sure that we are express- ing the feeling of a very large circle of frien'is when we say that the re- moral of Dr ani Mrs. McGillicuddy from our midst is a source of much regret, and that the very beat wishes will accompany them :o their new home --- UNPLEASANT AT LEAST, Tom Bailey and Jack Atkinson of Bayfield spent a night on the lake re- cently when their gasoline launch was carried out by a storm. They finally landed twenty miles north of Goderich the next morning.. They had been all night o.", the lake without lantern or bailing device, ands their escape is con- sidered remarkable. FATAL ACCIDENT. Mr. William Whiteford of town was fatally injured in, an accident on Fri- day last, He had driven out to Mr. Alex. 1kFalls in Usborne en a, light wagon, and when returning home the horse halted rather suddenly, and the team driven by Mean Jacobs • of Stephen .coming along at a goad pace, ran into Mr. Whiteford's rig, with the result that he was thrown out on his head, rendering him uncon- scious. He was immediately removed to his home and medical aid summon- ed,vhe itwas,found that the shock had caused a stroke of paralysis, from which he died on Tuesday, The de- ceased was born in the Township of Biddulph in 1842, thus he was in his 78th year. At the age Of 23 he mar - Heti his new bereft widow, Rebecca Culbert et the same township, and there were born to the happy union two sons and four daughters, Mra, Jas McFalla of Exeter, William H. of Hed- rick, Iowa Mrs. Alex. I.IcFa11s of Us -- borne, Alts. Wes. Horn. of Elimville, John S. of Blanshard, and Mrs, Wil- bert King •of Hamate, Man. Deceas- ed's early married life was spent in Centralia where he followed black- smithinr far five years; then moving to Morris township he farmed for 30 years, and later farmed in Usborne for 15 years. He retired to Exeter about 12 years ago and has since made his home here. In politics Mr. Whiteford was a Conservative =claire was einem- ber sof the Methodist church. He was sof quiet, retiring disposition, his Home was his realm and •his family his chief care. The funeral takes place to 'Exeter cemetery on Thursday af- ternoon at 1.30 o•'clock, CAVEN ANNIVERSARY. On the occasion, of the Caveat, Pres- byterian Anniversary the church was filled to capacity, the special preach- er far the lay being the Rev. W. G. Hanna of the Bible College, Toronto. The musical part of the°service was ,of a very high order, and the choir is to be much complim,en;ted for their teftorte, Miss Gregg of Detroit was among ,he number assisting the choir ani she sang a very pleasing and ad- mirably rendered solo at the evening service .The .Reverend gentleman took for his text in the evening, Luke 15th chapter and second verse: "And the Pharisies and Scribes murmured, 'saying this man receiveth sinners and reateth with them.0/ ;This passage, he said, was a reproach against Chr st's actions regarding His associations with the .degraded characters whom he came to uplift and save; His mission onearth being to seek anal to side the !lost, which he illustrates by three parables t—(1) The Lost Sheep; (2) The Lost Coin; (3) The 'Lost Son These three vitally coonrnected and supplineental. In, the first case one in a hundred is lost .and .illustrates wit- lese wandering, and the ho•ples'sness of .they Lost, as a wandering sheep nev- er returns, hut has its be rescued by a kind end ]laving sleph'er•d(. So 1151 a shepherd s•earcheth for his sheep, so Christ bought emit gave his life, a sac- rifice dice for his wensaering . sheep. (2) The Lost Coin—one in ten is lost and ailustraates the helplessaess bewarels recovery ;and the value• of the lost, and SI the woman so carefully sought until she found it, so 'Christ yearn far the return ofdost. mien and r•ejoic- eth at their returns, (3) The • Lost Son—one in two, was .elost anidi is typ- ical of alienation and .represents .mother aspect of the work of spina - tion, man's haughty rebe,>ilianr and apostasy to God, -the wound ing of love—human and divine --is ;brew pro - toyed; until the soot comes to its awakening ; reaches out to eternal God, returns to Him for love and pardon and is accepted, and rejoicing curs over one simmer ,that eepent- h as in the case .of the Lost' Sons RevS 'i, Hauch attended the re oneninaof the Evangelical Chttrch in Waterloo on Sunday. Miss Helen Sambrook, who has been visit•n;s Mr, and, : Mrs. Wm, Sambrook for several tveeks since her arrival from England, Left here on Saturday for Vett °ouver, Mr. Sambrook aceom- t}anyh r.. her as far ,as Toronto. Monday night's gale blew down the t•s:t smoke -stack at the gristmill and damaged it considerably, Inspector Tom made an inspection of our school last Thursday. Have you bought your Victory Bond? Canada calls for a large over- subscription to the Victory Loan,1919. We will not fail her new, Jack Mallett of London. i.s spending a few days at Grand Bend with Ed- ward yapper and Henry Schenk duck shooting A Y. P. A. rally Service was head in the Evangelical Church last Sun- day night, interesting topics on the Field, Qua'lifications and Joy of Per- sonal Evangelism weregiven by Miss Euleen Guenther of Dashwood and Miss Pearl Holtzman. which were much enjoyed. Miss Martha Hauch also gave apt interesting report of the Y P. A. convention recently held at S. Ja- cobs. The Choir and Male Quartette also favored the congregation with some fine selections. Miss Addie Geiser and Miss Muriel Nicholson, who are attending Normal in London, were home for the week- end. Mr. and Mrs, FredFeltner of How- ard City, Mich., are Visiting relatives in our midst, Monday's Free Press contain•; the photo of Christiane Zwicker, who, at the age of 94 years, is reported as being the oldest male voter to vote at the recent elections, Mr. Zwicker'st many friends will be glad to learn that he is enjoying good health. Mr. and Mrs. Paris Anderson and family are visiting friends in Ansa Craig, Joseph Heist is ill from an attack. of blood -poisoning, caused by having a tooth extracted. We hope this won't prove serious. Mrs (Dr,) Orme attended the Wom- en'; Institute Convention which leas heltl in London on Tuesday and Wed- nesday, Mr, and Mrs, Chas. Zwicker were in New Hamburg on Monday attend - hie; the funeral of the late Jacob Ratz The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held inthe Foresters' Hall on Tuesday, Nov, 4 at -2 3{J pmt. Each member is asked to bring a "Christmas Suggestio ns— either a receipt or gift—and a report of the annual convention held in Lea - dee will also be given. All ladies of the vicinity are welcomed, Dashwood The Ladies' Aid of the Evangelical Church held their annual meeting for the election of officers recently and the following were elected,—Hon, Pres Mrs, Rev Yager; Pres., Mrs. George Edighoffer; Vice -Pres., Mrs. George Howard; Sec, Mrs. Wm. Snell; Cor Sec., Mrs Hy, Ehlers; Treas. Mrs Neeb; Pianist, Mrs. D. Tieman; Asa't Pianist, Mrs. J. K, Ehlers, Mr. T Klumpp has disposed of his confectionery •business to Mr, Fred White. Mrs. A. Birk and Verna are visiting in Sarnia nand Detroit this week. Mr. and sirs. S. J. Adams returned to London after visiting with relatives here. Rev. and Mrs. Yager spent a few days last week in Stratford, Miss E. Tiernan of London visited with Mr. E. Tieman this week. Mr. and Mrs. B. Statton of Grand Bend visited in town last week. 11ir. Raymond Callas spent a few days in London: last week. W.: ate pleased to report that Mar- garet, cfeughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Held, is doing nicety after a serious operation at St. Joseph Hospital in London. Miss Lily Hof,fin.an has returned Lo her home in, Tavisto k after visiting with relatives here for sometime. 2fr. and .Mrs. Dan ;corn -tele of I�al- anrnazaa, Mich„ visited Mr. and Mrs. Nadiger last week. Centralia POULTRY WANTED. Highest prices pad for all kinds of live ,poultry, delivered on' Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week Parsons -Davis Co. Mrs. Btosloogh left this week for Grimabyy to spend several weeks with her niece of that place. The Misses Wilson have been vis- iting with friends, in, London for a few day's. ¥r. A, Hicks, X. 1',., P,, returner. to Toronto Monday again.; Mrs Thee. Carling end two children of Brighton are • visiting at the home of her t•5arents,. Mr. and Mrs. George Easery. The r•orwarcl Movement Convention met in the church here Wed'niesday. Liman; Aiiisa. Craig and Crediton• met here with Centralia it being the most central, CARD OF THANKS. ^Centralia, Oct. 27. To the Electors of South Huron. I wish to express the most sincere. gratitude to the electors who 'so gen- erously and nobly supported nie` on October 20th: To the great army of men, and wom- en who worked unceasingly during the campaign for our' great cause l; extend my hearty thanks. T.b.e best service I can render shall be yours during my term: of office; Yours, Andrew Hicks, Edward Davis and George .rinds were on Sunday elected to represent Amu Street Sunday School in the Mock Parliament to be hell on Nov. 7t1a, 8th and 9th. James Morley and Beverley Acheson will represent the Trivitt Memorial Sunday School, BIRTHS. Quinton --la Biddulph, on Oct. 23, to Mr. and airs. Thomas Quinton. a son Lawson—In Stephen, on Oct. 27, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Lawson, a daughter. Dearing—In Stephen, on Oct. 21, to Mr, and Mrs. James Dearing, a son. Mc tchef—In Vancouver Hospital, on Oct. 18, to Mr. and Mrs. J ,W, Mitebeii. formerly oa Togo, task,, a daughter. Marriages Falkenbury—Smith—At James Street Methasliet parsonage, by Rev. M. J. Wileon, on Oct, 27th, Chas. H. Fa, SLkenUu ° ry, to Miss Elizabeth A, Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Exeter North. Maud.son--Burrows--ln St, Paul's Church, `';treaford, on 0:'t. 18, by Rev 1). C. MacDonald, Mr. G. R. 11tu:l,oa of Cromarty, to Miss Mary Burrows, •c?aughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Burrow of Strattorsi. Deaths W.hiteior a—In Exeter, oa. Oct. 28th, W4 iae. Whiteford, aged 78 year;. Hester.—In Stephen, on Oct. 19th, Christens, wife wof Mr. lsaav Bes- terd, aged $6 years, 3 months. Ker4!n.ke—In Usborne, on O,,t. 2ath, George Fletcher, son. of Mr. and Mrs \Vatter Kerslake, aged 7 years, and 17 days. IN MEMORIAM McCarty—In Loving Memory of Das isl and Lillian McCarty, who died of influenza in London, October 27,1919 Do not ail:, us if we miss them, 0h, 'tis such a vacant place; Oft in fancy we hear their footsteps Or we see their smiling face. They have gone to brighter regions, Free from every grief and care; We shall meet again in heaven. And there'll be no parting there, Angels guard you, dear children, May your harp ring loud and clear, Leaving notes of lave behind you, To the ones who joved you dear. —Parents, Sister and Brothers. IN MEMORIAM Stewart—In loving rnemary of Edna Annie Creech, wife o1 •Atextutdex Stewart, who died its Loddon Onto-, ber 30th, 1918. —Parents anti Family. IN :MME110RL All Bissett—ln proud and affef.•tionate memos of Sergt. IIaro«:1 Carlieg Bi tett, killed in action :st Valen- ctenne,,, France, on Nov. lst, 19 18 Burie•1 in the British elilit,ry Ceme- tery at Au;noy. Greater lore hath no man than this, than a man who gives his life for his friends, —Parents, Sisters and Brothers IN MEMORIAM Bias tt—lrs prowl and loving memory of Sergi Harold Carling Bissett, ati?lel is; action as he was advancing at the head of his platoon at Val- enciennes, Nov. lst, 191& Buried in the Br.ti'h Cemetery at Aulnoy. —His Aunts.. IN MEMORIAM Moore --In loving memory of James Albert Moore, beloved husband of Edith Moore, who departed thiaiife Nov. 4, 1918. De> not a -,k res of we miss him, There Is such a vacant place, Can we e'er forget that footstep, And that dear familiar face? The blow was great, the shock severe, We Inas thought his death so near, And only those who haselust can tell The nets elf parting, without farewell, --Lonely Wife. Yes we miss you, daddy darling. Miss your smile and loving eare, But Goa needed one more antes 5s 11:' r„•4,ied you to his :•are. —Daddy's Little Girl - IN MMEMORI:-A.11 Brin ;-o lnbe—:n loving memo: t of aur darling son, Pte. Thoma , 'n, Brim - ;icemen.. who was Dille i on Oct. 31 1918. He Little thought when leaving home That he never would return; Ent now he lies in a lonely grave, And we are left to mourn. dill cheering way, his smiling face, Are n pleasure to recall; There is nothing left to answer But his photo an the wall. In Gait',: safe keeping now you lie, Oft we think of you dear Tom, Ant our hearts are filled with pain; Oh, thio earth would ba a heaven, Could we but hear your voice again, — Father, ltlother, Sister, Brothers. Charging and Storing Batteries for Winter Taylor's Tire Shop is putting in a Charging Plant for Charging and Storing Batteries for Winter. We guarantee you satisfaction. Bring in your batteries. Taylor's Tire Shop, Exeter. Souvenir Cast Iron Range with Reservoir tom The Souvenir Range is a at m" guaranteed baker and •:_ N heater. i I inl11111111`(1 `(( i IN dill give every satisfaction and with care will last a �tl •lifetime. z. ._.-�----V Et�r roti .' . _t , Special Features : Nickel - plated $ase, Glass Oven Door and Thermometer. t xw • Bread, cake, etc. visible while baking. Thermo- meter tells exact heat in oven.' Removable nickel edge for easy cleaning, Porcelain Enamel Back full width of warming closet, smoke pipe up the back. No. 9-20=1$" x 1$" oven as illustrated, price $84.50. Without warming closet, $65.50 No. 9-22—the same Range but with 20" x 20" oven, $89.50. Without warming closet, $70.50 SOLD BY W. J HEAMAN Exeter, Ont. There is a "Souvenir" dealer in your town; if you cannot locate him write us for his naive. THE HAMILTON STOVE, & HEATER CO,, Limited Succ.siors THE GURNEY TILDEN CO. 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