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The Exeter Times, 1923-5-10, Page 1w.• FJFT•Y=FIRST YEAR No. 2556 EXETER, ONT. `T HURS�D.AY IVf z.ORNINO MAY, 10th, L7 1' D G TION _ BOAR.. 0....E U A. . III I II IIII 111111111111111 111111111111111111illilll1111� . 1111111111111111111111lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIII�..!IIII 1!11111 IIUIIIiIIIlI III I I .� � L 1 I 1. A,�reguular meeta.t,ng, initials Board rd w as Clearing Sale of.Ladies' ,and M1sses��rln� --21.1,1 lin, he offie of the secretary on ,, _ �_= �Io�n.d�} eu?ng, d.tlr htl present ex - . E cept lI4Er. May anktdr, Idarvely, r Tie=mutes' iol; the previous neetigCox�dSallts were ,read , am d appnovecl, The Insurance Committee reported the ans'tailatiogi ol•, tour iiire extinguish- ers in the school. « The Property Corirmittele eport'ed QUININE • Real Bargain Prices Every Spring Suit and, Coatfor Ladies and Misses must be cleared out at once, regardless of price. So this week we nark the balan:;e of theselines at realbargain' prices. Come early and get a good Suit or Coat at the price of a cheap one. These are Northway garments. Congoleum Rug Week Don't forget this is Congoleum Rug Week: These .special prices only last the balance of this week. We have a large , range of patterns This offers you a worth while saving for this special sale. • House -Furnishings We have an enormous stock of New Rugs, Congoleums, Linoleums, Window -blinds, Curtain Nets, Wall -Papers, Curtain Poles. We can save, you money on these 'lines. Ginghams and Ratines Ginghams and Ratines are more .popular than ever this season. We have the very'' newest patterns -to select from at popular prices. We han- dle Anderson's Scotch Ginghams. Guaranteed :fast colors. Children's Dresses We have a large range of Children's summer wash Dresses, for ages, from 4 to 14 years, at prices ranging from 79c to $2.00 each. Ladies' and Misses' Summer Dresses Dozens to select ;from in the new Ratines, Gingham's etc. at very reasonable prices. Women's House Slippers 30 Pair. Women"s` house -slippers Clearing at $1.15 a pair. Men's and Boys' Suits Big selection of new light colors for young Men and Boys. Many of the Boys' Suits have two pair of Bloomers. Ready -Trimmed _ Wall -Paper Buy Stanton's Ready -trimmed Wall papers. They cost no more and save time. Big variety of patterns at low prices. 1923" LOCALS Miss fern Short has gone to. Lon- don where she has accepted a posi- Lion. Mr..J. G. Stanbury was in Gottez•ich. on Friday last as council in a 'case be- fore the County Court Judge. l.lrs. Rd. Haskins, of: London, vis- . ted with her parents, Mr, and Mrs:. t'b to tha protection 1r ul bensn placed Wan. Treble over the week -end. around tixe pilo -is in 'the scilence room, Mr. G. S. Howard Secretary of the = the buildng o•C th:e, b cycle racks, and W.H. T.A., received notice to the the ,screen;; and that th.e shrubs :and effect that no excursion to New• On- tario will be taken this year, Teach. - ere planning to take this tripe will have to wait another year. 11,Ir and' Mrs. 1VE Mitchell and 11.11.0111. trees' Aoad be,elnr, planted. 'The H. S. Prilnicipar.s x e,p;ort was iecxcived and the sup.pliesi tor the de- partmental exam naltioms Wer: Ordered 1lxe: committee on Teachers and Study Courses was requested to bring r daughter ter Daisyand Bliss Beefier, of fifty' a report, to be cl�,itscussed at a spec- ui' meeting to bte(.ca (lied by :the, chacr- London, 'spentatlie week -end with 11Ir. mtin and Mr;s. lvl E. GardinerMe Bort A -number of riccoulnt,# were ;passed. Gercliner returned with them having IK:.1Vfac.reul Secretary, taisen a position in the city, oiroaa USBO14NE COUNCIL The Municipal Council of the Tp. of Usborne met on May 5th, at the Township hall, Elinrville. All mem- bers ' were present.'113.Juutes of the meeting of April 7th, were read and aploved on motion of Ballantyne -4 Skinner. Correspondence, re--` acknowledge went` of receipt from Secy-Treas. Nor: Ont. Fire Relief, of Tp, grant. Notice from Prov. Engineer of the passing of our grant for Tp. Roads, for 1922. Re ,communication of S. N. Shier requesting that the price of gravel be fixed at .$1.00 per cord and 20c per yard. Resolved that no action be taken, since the Gravel Arbitra- tion Board of 1922 fixed the price of = gravel at 7,c -a cord and 15c a yci. that the price remain the same as = fixed by them. ='Stewart—Hannah: That a Court of Revision for 'the 1923 Assessment Roll be held at Elimville, on June. 2nd, at 12 o'clock coon—Carried. Hannah ---Ballantyne: That; the following orderfor culvert pipes be', sent to the Corrugated Pipe Co., Stratford: 2 culverts 25 ft x 12 in.— 16 guage; 1, culvert 20 ft x 12 in.- - 16 guage; 1 culvert 24 ft x.20 in.— 16 guage; 1 culvert 24 ft x 12 in. •16- guage; 1 culvert 22 ft x 12 in. - 16 guage. Carried. Stewart'—Skinner: That the fol- lowing bilis be p'a'wl and `Orders is sued for payment " of.' same: Jesse Jaques, Tile for Woodhain Rd. $1.66; Wm.' Moodie, grading and dragging Tp. Rds. $31.15; W. J. Brock, work on Rd.6, $2.50; Harry Coates, drag- ging Rd. 2, $6.00. Council adjourned to meet Satur- day, June 2nd, at 12 o'clock. Henry Strang, Clerk. PHONE 32 Jones 'ay PHONE 32 �.m�i 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 41,1111111111 I YOYJNG MAN IN A HUSTLE FINDS A LADIES' BUSTLE Chi -Hamel Demonstrator ., Expert from Factory will be here, MAY 17, 18, and 19th Remember the Dates CHI-NAMEL THE QUALITY FINISH FOR EVETIYTHING IN THE HOME IN TINS AT 30c, 55c, $1.00 AND $1.85. CAMBELL'S VARrNISH STAINS FOR FLOORS, FURNITURE AND INTERIOR SURFACES', IN TINS 30c, 55c, 95c AND $1.7 5., FOR °RENEWING AND FINISHING LINOLEUMS, SUN VAR- NISH $1.60 PEI, QT. CHI -NAM EL VARNISH $1.85 PER Q'1 AGATE VARNISH $1.6 0 PER QT. ROOFING ROOFING ROOFING IT WILL PAY YOU TO KNOW ALL ABOUT PARIOD ROOFING BEFORE YOU BUY ROOFING GET OUR PRICES. $2,00 PER SQUARE UP.;, t 11:11IAl. e �tll"I11� �l()'I:6121)11. 1'OL:1IlIieTL+' 95c per GAL. CAIt,GOX LE, TITE REAL OIL, $ 1.25 per GAL, BRING IN, YOUR CAN MAXWELL'S LAWN MOWERS ARE GUARANTEED.. $9.7 5 up PLUMBING AND TINSIVIITIIING fardware Mr. Jas. Fergugson, of Toronto, attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Edward Ferguson on. Tuesday. 76 TREES PLANTED ARBOR DAY Arbor Day was observed in Exeter on Friday last. Volunteer effort suc- ceeded in levelling up the grounds around the Carnegie !Library and soil for a top dressing on the parts not already ` seeded will be put ,on There was a little consternation before the ground- is seeded out.' A in some' circles in Exeter on Thurs- few trees were planted in this park. day morning of_` last week when one The shrubs which the Horticultural of our modest young men found a Society have ordered, have not yet ladies' bustle eon Main St. At, first arrived. A number of shade trees he was nonplussed to know just what were also planted in Riverside park. to do with it, His modesty prevent- Altogether the society gave out 76 ed hixnfrom carrying: it down town young trees, including maples, elms, with him and to leave it on the street oaks and basswood The IIorticui- seemed out of the question. He car- twat Society are maknig a canvass tied it into the home of one of our of the town for subscriptions to aid popular young ladies, near where it in making' improvements to the dif-• was found,; but she disclaimed all fei•ent parks and are meeting with ownership and declares that it is ani- encouraging results: ,tiquated and has no place in the mod- ern young woman's makeup. Its presence on the street may be due to the fact that "A. Spinster's Conven- tion" was put on in Caven'Presbyter- ian church thenight previous,; and it might possibly have formed a part of the make-up of one of the ladies as it was found a little south of the church. ,- As the young lady in quest- ion wishes her name withheld, the owner will be put in touch with the party by calling at TIie Tunes Office and proving property.. BORN STANBURY—In Exeter, on Wednes- day, May 2nd, to Mr.. and Mrs. J G. Stanbury, a , sou,, (Richar'd James.) MARRIED EIINSMAN--WALLIS—At the Meth- odist parsonage, Hensall,' by Rev. G. W. Rivers, on. Saturday, May 5th,' Miss Eliza Wallis, of Usborne, to Mi'. Earp Kinsman, son of Mr. and NLrs. Wm. Kinsman, of Tuck- ers/111th. DIED°. LVA ,PER—In ,Dashwood, on Friday May 4th, Conrad "%Taiper, aged 70 years, 8 months and 14 days. RANEY---In ` Hibbert, . on Sunday, May 6th, "[Tomas Raney, aged` 77 years and 1 month. FERGUSON,T-In Pullarton Tp., on May 6th, Teressa Verdi, Vesta Cann, beloved wipe of Mr. Edward Ferguson, aged 3 6 years, ,2 months and 8 days. THE LATE THOMAS RANEY Mr. Thomas' Raney, dearly beloved husband of Nellie Miller, formerly NTiss Nellie Harris, died at his home in I-libbert, oxx Sunday at 5 a.m. aged 77 years and 1 month. The deceas. ed was born in Formangh, 'Ireland, and came to Canada 'when quite young, settling near Bend Beat!, lat- er moving to Blyth. Froin there he novecl to London where he resid- ed for twenty years. Seven years ago he was married to his' `bereaved' widow and five years ago they mov- ed to his wife's former home in I3U- Bert. He was of a friendly disposi- tion isposi tion and has made a wide circle of 1, friends since coming here, who deep- ly mourn his loss. fie was a chris- tian limn of sterling character, the kindest of husbands and the dearest of fathers. Ide waS a Conservative in politics a;}ixd has':bee`a a nxemher of, the Orange Lodge since, a .boy in his; teens. ,[Ie leaves to mourn his loss Iris widow, one step -son Allan, and two step -daughters, Viola and Maud� Miller; also one brother John, at Le - Prey, Ont., two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Lynch,. of London, and 1'Jr1. Eliza- beth Corbett, of Victoria; B. C. The funeral service was held Tuesday af- ternoon, conducted by Rev. G." W 'Rivers, of EfensaIl. Mr. Austin, of Varna, a friend of long .standing Of Mr. Raney sang ,a solo.dtiring the service. T 11' rment was made in the 'Exeter cemetery. The Opera House has been `sold out for the concert that is to be put on there this (Wednesday) evening !nder the auspices of the Trivitt Memorial Sunday School: The play will be ,.repeated Thursday evening. Dr, G. S. Atkinson, who has been practicing dentistry at Bayfield in- tends opening up an office in Exeter and ixas rented rooms on the second storey of the McDonnell block. He. has also rented Mr. C. B. Snell's new residence on Maine St. Rev. G=. M. Chidiey, of the Thames Road, occupied the pulpit of Caven. Presbyterian church ladt SabbatIx, both morning and evening, preaching two very acceptable sermons. Rev Mr. Foote took Mr. Chidley's work at Thames Road and Kirkton. Mr L. Day was in London on Fri- day last and while there .he was ta- ken ill and had to be brought home. He .is confined to his bed suffering. fronx bronchial trouble but is getting along nicely. His daughter, Miss Ethel, who had been in London re- turned, home with hien and is in at The ladies of Cavell Presbyterian churCh put on an entertainment in the church on Thursday evening of last week that was laugh provoking from beginnig to end. It' was called the Spinster's' Convention, the chief object being to get a man. The cos- tumes and make-up were very strik- ing. tThe bachelors of town came in for some pertinent .comments. Dur- ing the evening the old maids were run through a machine and turned into handsome young ladies. DIED IN.FULLARTON .A very sad death occurred in Ful- larton Tp. just at daybreak on Sun- day morning last when Mrs. Edward Ferguson Passed away at the age of 36 years', 2 months and 8 days. The deceased was taken ill the Fri- day previous with heart trouble-. Her' maiden name was Teressa Verda Vesta Cann, being 'a daughter of Mr. Charles Cann, of Exeter. She was born in Usborne township and about thirteen years ago was married to her now bereaved husband who' -with. a family of three small children, two sons and one daughter, Laverne, Al- vin and Irma Jean, survive. Four sisters and one brother also survive, Mrs. Geo. Dunn, of Usbornea Mrs. John Passmore, of Hensall; 1VIrs. Jas. Earl, of Zion; Mrs. Roy Mc- Donald, of Chiselhurst and Orville of Usborne. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and a large num ber paid their last tribute of re- spect to the departed. The service was conducted by Rey. Mr. Copeland interment in the Kirkton cemetery. The bereaved will have the sympathy of many friends. FIRE DII:STROYS 'HOME WHILE FAMILY IS AT CHURCH On Sunday morning last while Mr. and Mrs. George Ferguson and their two g\randeltildren were attending church, fire broke out in their home On 'the 2nd concesskon of 'Ushorne, and completely destroyed, the build- ing. Mr. John Stewart noticed smoke issuing from the back kitchen and he summoned the neighbors and was the first to arrive on the scene. He was quickly followed by several others. They broke into the house and were able to Save the greater part of the furniture. They were not able to get into one rOom, everything in it being destroyed. Mr. FerguCon and family were at the Thames Road PresbYter- fan church when they received, -word of the fire. When they arrived. heine the building was in a luas of flames: The'neighbors worked heroically and and garage. The rOof Om barn ono tithe Seine hay 'cvaS ignited but by diligent effort theae fires were extinguished. The house, VMS a brick. veneer while the Summer kitchen was of cement block.S. 'The fire start- ed in the Sairniner kitchen, its origin beinp; a Mystery as there had been no Piro there for several days. We understand. Mr, :Ferguson intends to rebuild and htis fiaed up temporary qua,rters on the farm. Tho building General Merchant and eontentS. were insured for abont Mr. and Mrs. Fred Skeggs, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Robbs andMrs. A. Parsons, ail. of London, spent the week-exid at the home of tixe latter'.s daughter, Mrs.. Hector Heywood. At the Quarterly Oficial Board meeting of the James 'St. 111etilOdtsG church it was decided to. engage Roy Goulding, of .it. IVIai•ys, as or- ganist to 'succeed iVlr. Gray: ME FAMOUS ENGLISH COMEDY SITICCESS 66 E AND or Regiunce of Squibs $ By WESLH.pEAr RSON Fresh from Record -Break>... runs in the ' Old Country. rr DOME THEATRE Friday and Saturday, MAY llth and 12th Price of admission. ---Children 25c Friday night only; Adults 35c; All seats 35c on Saturday night.; Child ren hist be accompanied by an adult rkpiftlen 9 Service Grocery Main Phone 102 TWO STORES North Phone 17 Mothers' Day On Mother's Day it is cnstomary to, wear a tower in honor of the best friend man ever had, 3f mother is living, a colored flower should be worn, and iC she is dead, a white one. Undoubtedly the best way to honor her is by going to church. If she is Irving, take her with you. Mother sacrificed her all for you. Would it not he itting for you to sacrifica a little for her on Sunday. We have a large order of Carnations and Roses corning for Motherls Day. Order ea,rly and you will not be disa,ppointed% We are agents for the Dale Estate, Brampton, the largest of their kind in the Dominion. They not only give us quality and service, but always something special prices that will be of interest to you. Mothers' Day Give Mother a box of Neilson's Chocolates, Fresh stock or this pe-Cial occasion. Spend Your Summer DAys' Blue Water each On Lake Huron's Shore One Mile South of Goderich The Ideal Place for Summer Hornes Write for descriptive Booklet GODERICH DEVELOPMENT do. LTD. P.O. Box 157 Goderich We have a large stock of Specially Selected ftild seeds of high ger- mination and government standard quality for safe. Our 'Stock Consists as follows:— NO. 1 RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, WHITE AND YELLOW BLOSSOM SWEET CLOVER; HUBAN ANNUAL SWEET CLOVER; ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY MIXED; KENTUCKY BLUE AND ORCHARD GRASS; MIL - LETT, ONTARIO GROWN AND IMPORTED TIMOTHY SEED. ,,,,,NLIODASEED BEANS SEED CORN SORGHUM MANGDL AND TURNIP SEED LAWN GRASS, GARDEN SEEDS, ETC'. We have a limited quantity of Ontario grown Variegated Alfalft,.. Seed, No. 1 Quality, This is one of the most hardy varieties and is pftrt of the production of a field that has grown seed for ten consecutive years, This leaves it thoroughly clirnatized. Anyone intending to sow a field, of this variety should place their order early. We ha,ve also a stock of No, 1, .i..inerican. grown Alfailla,, a lardy Variely that in previon8 years has proyen succes5fui here. price WE ARE BUYERS OE' BEANS, CLOVER AND TrAtcyrny' SEED,' DUTCH SET ONt/ONS AND ALL KINDS OE FARM PROIYUCTS AT WE HAVE A LARGE wrocx OF SPR.ING MERCHANDISE. row QUALITY,' STYLE AND PRICES OUR VA.LUES CANNOT BE 'BEATEN. gr C21' diton,