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The Clinton News-Record, 1910-04-14, Page 1The Clinton s 31ut Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL I4th, 1910 Whole Number 1025 Huron County and the Town of Clinton First --the Outside World Afterwards, • .s� Watek No matter whett- er you a low priced, a guarantee that it will give satisfaction goes with it, We evade no re- $ponsibility in our watch _selling, If it is not what we say, bring it back. Every o n e that buys here must be satisfied, eireTelelese Yiellgar Clinton The ROYAL BANK' of CANADA }� . _. HEAL) OFEICE, MONTREAL. Capital $5,000,000. Reserve $5,7oo,000. Assets $67,000,000 125 Branches and Correspondents throughout the World. Every facility for the transaction of Banking in all it branches., Interest allowed on Savings Accounts at highest current rates. Courteous Treatment Accorded to all Customers. - Clinton Branch. R. E. MANNING, Manager the MOLSONS : BANK INCORPORATED 1855. Capital Pahl up $3,500,000 Rest Fund $3,800,000 Has 73 Branches In eanada and Agents and Correspondents in all the principal cities in the world. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS' TRANSACTED.. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT AT ALL BRANCHES.. Interest allowed at Highest Current Rate. Clinton Branch - C. E. Dowding, Manager w• READYMADE CLOTHING The Morrish Clothing Co r1.s ORDERED • 'CLOTHINC' The Best In Oy S Clothes We believe we know a thing or two about Boy's Clothes We., have had the exper- ience' of a Boy's s Suit. We select •our woolens and contract with the Jack- son Manufacturing Co., who make nothing • but Bay's Clothing, to make our line of Boy's Suits •as good as they could be made; You will find our Boys' Clothes are a• little tastier, nattier, more durable and please the boys batter than most Boy's Clothes shown. Prices from $I.90 to $I0.00. The different gradesand styles are now ready, and ve certainly have sotnething excel:). tionally good to show parents for the Beat in Boy's Suits looking. THE MORRISH CLOTHING CO. "A Square Deal for Every Man" APPOINTED GUARDIANS. Owing to the continued illness of Mr. S. H. Smith application was made before Judge 'Doyle on Satur- day ur- day and his honor appointed Mrs. Smith and Mr. G. D. McTaggart guardians of the estate. TWO BICYCLES STOLEN. On Thursday evening last two bi- cycles were stolen from the rack at Mr. A. Turner's emporium. They belonged to Fred,Cutler of The News -Record staff and Ogle 1Vlfller. The former's wheel had "Cadet" on the name plate; and bright red rims and a black frame. DIED IN. CALIFORNIA. The sad news was received on Fd - day last of the death of Mrs, J. B. Carter whieh tool( place in the City hospital, Sacramento, Calif., where she underwent an operation, Tho de- ceasedwas f" a daughter o Mrs. Whit- tington and sister of Mrs. John. Ford and Mrs. S. Lawrence of town, DELEGATE THREE TIMES. The members of Court Maple Leaf have again elected Mr. Harry Glazier as their delegate to the High Court, which maets in Montreal In June.. As thisis the third time Mr. Glazier has been chosen for this honor it can lot but imply that the brethern have every confidence that he. will wo'tleily represent them.," . . REAL ESTATE CHANGE. Mr, R. Fitzsimons has bought Mr, Fred: Hill's residence on. Victoria street, the price being in the neigh- borhood of $1500. The place is well situated and :will suit Mr. Fitzsimons nicely and Tht 'News -Record . express- es the wish that our worthy citizen and family, may there enjoy . many happy years. Mr..•Hill will move to the residence on Townsend street which has been occupied by . his brothel, Mr. Bert, :Hill, who is now one of the represe!n- tativcs of the Doherty. Piano and" Or- gan Co. in Winnipeg. GOING FROM DAKOTA.'. Mr:: Will. Eagleson . ' of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was in town. last Fri, day,. as :buoyant and optiinistio as over. He came over: for the express purpose of rebuilding thecettago 'of his parents at Bayfield and he took over from Clinton several loadsof builders' supplies:. When he finishes the job the parental hump Will be as cosy a oneas there is in breezy Bay- field. • Mr. Eagleson says there is a . big mevenient from the Dakotas` into Can- a.d'an territory and that there. .is qu4'e an exodus even from the Aber, dcc:i district. His, brother, Mr. Wil- son Eagleson, took a party. of pros- Iicc•tive settlers into Alberta and will likely be at the headof other parties as the :season.'ad:vances: • Anotlier brother, Mr. 'John .Eagle- son, who has farmed for many years in Dakota, has homesteaded in. Al berta. ": DEATII' OF JOHN ERICKENDEN. . . Mr. John. 13rickendea, . who passed away on Friday last after an illness of : a couple of: weeks, • was horn in the village of Upstreet, 'Kent;; Prig.; in February, 1836. • He was married to his now bereaved wife in 1856, and • they. immediately carne to Canada, settling in Toronto, where they re- mained six years, coming to. Clinton inS. •1 62In1872 Mr. Brickenden bought a farm in Hullett• and farmed there for 20 years when he sold out and moved into' town again, to the house on Rattenbury street where he died. Deceased had always enjoy- ed the best of health until stricken with the illness' which carried him off. . Mr: Briekenden was a lifelong member of the Methodist ehureh; have ing been converted in England in 1852, when hejoined the Primitive Methodists and he remained ••a cote sistent mesnber' of the Metho- dist church all his life, He was, one of the oldest members' of : Ontario street church and had acooptably fill- ed ,tho offices of Sunday school :super- intendent, class -leader and member of the trustee and quarterly boards. .As his pastor remarked at the funeral service on Sunday afternoon, "An- other goodman has gone to his re- ward." Deceased was a Liberal in politics, but, being .of a quiet dis- position, he took no active part in either municipal or federal politics. Mr. Bricicenden leaves, besides his wife, a family of one son and. three daughters : Mr. Geo. Brickenden,'sen- ior member of the wholesale firm of I3rickenden & McCrimmon; London ; Mrs, W. 0. Rodaway, Stapleton ; Mrs. Jacob 'Taylor of town and Mrs, C. 13. Adair of Midland. The funeral, which was conducted by Rev. T. W. Cosens, took placo , on Sunday afternoon, a brief private ser- vice being held at the house, follow. ed by, a service in the church, interr- neent taking place in Clinton cemet- ery. The pallbearers, who were all old friends and church associates for many years, were : Messrs. David Tiplady, John Gibbings, henry Plum - steel, Jas. ,Stevens, Harriston Wiltse and J. Lovett. The floral tributes were very handsome, consisting of a wreath from the ,family ;, one' from } the :deceased's Sunday morning class ; one from the Bible class, a cress from Trustee Board, a'spray from Mr. and Mrs. John G•ibbings,, and a very beautiful spray from the firm of 13rickenden & • McCritnmon, London. Among those present froma, distan e at the funeral were : Mr. and Ws,. Geo. 13rickenden and son Arthur, of London, and Messrs. Thos. ant' rt. I3tiekenden of Toronto, nephe of the deceasod. THE LOCAL MARKET, Wheat 51.04 to $1.06. Oats 85e to 39e. Peas 80 to 82c. Barley 45e to 50c. $utter 21c to 22e. Eggs 18c to 19e. Live Hogs $9.10. WEDDING BELLS. A quiet marriage was celebrated at eleven a. iii. on Tuesday at the On- tario street parsonage by Rev. T. Wesley Cosens when Mr. Albert Nor- man Hanna, Seaforth, was married to Miss Gladys Isabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Switzer of Tuekersmith. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna leave this week for Swift . Current, Sask:, near which place Mr. Hanna has been engaged in farming. May health, wealth and prosperity attend. the happy couple in their western. hone. "BILLY" KING MARRIED, The Hamilton Herald ' contained the following reference to Mr. W. L. Icing, son of Mrs. W. G. Smyth of Clinton : "Yesterday afternoon the employees of the:M'eeharical department of the Herald gathered in theproof room and presented to Mr. • W. L.. King, one of their fellow workers, a leather, covered rocking chair, on the occasion of his 'marriage. James L. Bonner, chairman of the chapel, made a speech wishing :Mr, King . and his bride long life .and happiness, after which he made the presentation. Al- though taken by surprise the recipient managed to find words to express his gratitude," SUNDAY'S LECTURE., A. fair audience assembled in the town hall on Sunday afternoon .list to hear Mr. 1 ..•D. Sexton of. Brook- lyn, N. Y., discourse: upon • the "sub- sub- ject of "The Living and the Dead ; Their Future. Hopes," . Mr. Sexton belongs to the sect called Millennium Dawners and advanced the doctrines held by that body. The principal one on which he discoursed on Sunday was thatthere is no hell, and that heaven is not reached until alter the millennium, until then ` .the grave holds the dead; after that everybody gets a fresh chance; and the wicked aro finally exterminated. Mr. Sexton is a pleasing speaker and held the attention of the audience for . over an hour: • GENUINE HQBQIS • Two hoboes who.gave Montreal as their place of abode and their names as " Thomas Graham and John, Gibson made free with' Grand Trunk properri ty at the diamond on Sunday even- ing last •and were locked .up '. by, Chief Wheatley. Pending •tho arrival of :tdie Chief, •Alex, .Mitchell, the, freight agent, held the hoboes byfear of his revolves:: with which he "cover- ed thein. The itinerants spent the nightin the cooler and the next a.: ni. the p..ln. ';sentenced them to thirty days 'in Castle .Griffin and Sergeant: Welsh escorted them thither by first train, •. For confirmed hoboes' a countygaol is too.easy and eomfortable.a lodging place; • ON1, ST:- CHURCH' • The League held a reception service on: Mondayevening, • when. eight new members r • • received. wee recei ed. This was followed . by the annual election of officers, which resulted as follows Hon. President --R •v. e T. W, Cosens: President. -Miss Minnie Ker. ' 1 1st Vice:Pres ,--1Miss H. Courtice. 2nd Vice -Pres. -Miss Della Taylor. 3rd Vice -Pres. -Mrs. ".W.. S. Downs. 4th Vice -Pres, -Adam McMurray. Rea: Secretary_Harold Pickett.. Treasurer. -Do Witt Cosens. Cor -Secretary. ---Miss R. Pickett: Pianist. -Miss Elva .Wiltse, Assistant: -Miss Emma Lavis, Sunday will ,be anniversary Sunday in connection with the 8, S.,: Rev Dr. Dougall of Goderichy:will preach In the afternoon there will be. an open ' session of the school. On Monday evening there will be lecture by Dr. Dougall on "Lien Hur," illustrated by lantern views. Rev. Mr, Cosens will 1111 the • pul- pit of North street church, Goderieh on Sunday, At the annual meeting of the Jun- ior League held on Friday evening last the following officers were elect- ed Superintendent, Mrs, (Rev.) Cosens President, Elmer Beacom. 1st Vice, Olive Cole. • 2nd Vice, Grace Walker. 3rd Vice, M. Judd, 4th Viice, Cela Beacom. Secretary, Lulu Howe. Treasurer, Fred. Thompson. • . At the annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid the. following officers were erected : President, Mrs. Jacob Taylor. 1st Vice, Mrs, II. Wiltse. 2nd Vice, Mrs. Janet Srnith. Rec.-Secretary, Mrs. R. B. Carter, Treasurer, Mrs. John Gibbings, The annual meeting of the W. M: 24. was held on. Tuesday evening when the following officers were elected : Ilan. President, --Mrs. S. Oriels Prosident,-Mrs. (Rev.) Cosens. lst Vice. -Mrs. E. G. ('ourtice, 2nd Viee,-Mrs, T. Kearns. 3rd Vim—Mrs. Janet Smith. Ree, -Secretary. -Mrs. W. Manning. Cor. -.Secretary, -Mrs. S. 0. Rath - well. Treasurer. -Mrs. James Steep. Superintendent Systematic giving. - Mrs. R. J. Miller. Mrs. Cosens was appointed delegate to the Bran& meeting to be held in Windsor, and Mrs. Rathwell to tho District Convention to be held in Blyth. THE WATER PRESSURE. Councillor A. T. Cooper said to The News -Record on Tuesday : "The standpipe holds 100,090 gal- lons from which three lines of hose will draw 400 gallons per minute of $4,000 gallons in an hour. The Pre- sure r,;essure from the standpipe is, there- fore, sufficient for .fire -fighting pur- poses for at least an hour and a half before the power house pressure need be palled upon." • A SOCIALIST SOMEWHAT, Mr. D. G. McLaugblin of Aberdeen, South Dakota, who with his wife spent several weeks the past season with Clinton friends, sends. The News - Record copies of Aberdeen daily pap- er which contains reports of Social istie victories in Milwaukee hence Dave's desire that we should see them. Be doesn't care a continental, as he might say himself, for Republi- can or Democrat but enthuses at once when Socialism is discussed. THE CANADIANS WIN. The most exciting game in the car- pet ball competition was that of Monday night when the. Orangemen trimmed the Woodmen, winning by eight points. The former have been playing • in great form and during thecloseseries of the seri s went up -from•., last place until now they are tied with the Independents and Choppers for second prize. Ilad they struck the pace a little earlier the Can-, adians would have had to work still harder• to retain the lead. By winning the Cup for the second time it now becomes the property of Court Maple Leaf. They also win the clock, and theShieldpresented by Mr. C. I'.'.• Dowding, local .manager of• Molsons Bank. The series which must be arranged for second prize will be an: exciting one, The standing of the teams is as' follows : . .0. 0. F. • J. 0. F. • A..0. F. •' W, .O. W. Won a. 8 7 8 •L, O: L. 8 WESLEY CHURCH. A temperance program was render- ed; at League on Monday. evening, the meeting being lead by.' Miss Jennie Stevenson. The meeting next •, week will be in charge of the social cone- mitten, when something unique • in the way ot, a social, program' will be. ;carried out. On Friday afternoon last the .senior and junior Leagues held a Japanese tea and bazaar' in the school 'room. There were a umber of fancy articles oliered for sale, also candy and home- made .cooking. The booths were pre sided over by the juniors, who • were aireyed inkimonas,• with high -dress- ed . and".fiower-Bedecked hair, and wlio made very cute and .dainty little Jap- anese • ladles. Tea with • light• re- freshments were served during the•af-' ternoon, also by dainty •and attentive Japanese maidens. Proceeds•' of tea and . sale amounted'' to somewhere about $25, which goes towards the Forward :Movement. • " 'The pastor will preach morning and evening next • Sunday, •liras: morning' subject . being: "Supplication for.' all Saints," • evening, "Immortality." The W. WI, S. will hold their annual' meeting in the lecture.' room at 8 o'clock this evening. All members are requestedto attend as theelection of. officers will takeplace. ' A .1 ESENTATION. . Lost 7 8 9 8 8 Yesterday evening Rev: C; It.. Gunne and Mrs: Gtinne, ''Mrs. C. C. Rance, Miss Bentley' and a few other mem- bers of St,' Paul's congregation, . met -at the home of Mrs; W. Jackson, where Mrs. A. A. Hill had been a guest to tea, and on behalf' of. the congregation; and of the Young Lad- ies' Guild, presented' Mrs. Hill with a case of beautiful pearl -handled kniv- es and forks, accompanied by an ad- dress, read by the rector, expressing the deep regret felt at the departure of so willing andcompetent a mem- ber of the congregation. Mrs. Hill has alwaystaken a keen interest in all the work of the church and has been especially diligent in the we:rk of the 'Y.L.G., of which she was pres- ident, and her removal is a distinct loss to St. Paul's. Mr. Hill - was also always a willing worker in any good cause and has been much missed since his going away in the 'winter, Their many friends both inand out- side of St. Paul's congregation regret their departure from town and wish them prosperity in their new home.. The following is a 'copy of the . ad- dress : Mrs. A, A. Hill : Dear Mrs. Ilill,-For somo time we have known that it would ,not be long until you would be removing from Clinton and we have just learned that the time , is nearer than we thought. We therefore desire to take this opportunity. of expressing the sorrow which the members of .:St. Paul's church feel at your departure. We assure you that your willing aid and helping hand will long be re- membered by those engaged in the various activities of the Church. We beg your aeceptanee of the ac- companying gift as a nark of our es- teem and affection and we hope • that ,you and your husband may long be spared to assist in the upbuilding of our Blessed Lord's Kingdom upon earth. We remain in behalf of St. Paul's congregation. Yours faithfully, Signed : C. R. •Dunne, Rector ; Har- riet Ranee, for Ladies' Guild ; Min- nie A. Bartley, for Young Ladies' Guild ; It. M. Bentley, for the Choir ; 1I. T. Rance, torr the Sunday school, BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. C. J. Cameron of Toronto will. preach next Sunday, April 24th, on "Home Missions." Kr., Cameron is a speaker of exceptionable ability and has a most interesting subject and all should take the opportunity of hearing him. The pastor will preach in the evening, taking as his subject, "Christ the Precious One." AND IN. THE MEANTIME ? Mr. D. L. Macpherson, town clerk,. said to The Nems -Record yesterday : "It us not likely that a vote will be . taken on the Water Commis- sioners' question on May. 2nd, There was no intention of having the Commissioners take office until. the beginning of next year in any ev- ent. The bylaw will come up at the December meeting and the vote for Commissioners will be held at the same time as for Mayor and. Council in Januaryt next." STRICKEN WITII PARALYSIS. A few days sago Mr M. Walker of Winghanr was• stricken with paraly- sis and subsequently he experienced a second stroke which, owing to his ad- varteed 'age of seventy-seven years, has rendered his recovery doubtful. His eight sons and one daughter; cl o Ja cs n patrol -'ser ens Al.at'o- Os ,n g g ode Hall, and Mrs.: J, E. Anderson, Toronto ; :Thomas at Cookeville ; Ilisha.and Isaac in East Wawanosh, and Wesley and Geo. L. :Clinton,• were •gathered. about the •bedside on Thursday last, • but sines then the stricken one has somewhat improved. LITTLE LOCALS. - The baseball season. has 'opened. How does your sub. to the . News-, Record stand ? Mr. W. Walker has said five pianos. arid two organs in the past five weeks. News -Record "subscribers will eon- fer a favor by recommending it to their friends. A test of the waterworks plant was held last Friday ; the pressure seem- ed to be good, .. Have Jou read the 'Good Roads By- law -? and the Bylaw dealing with the Electric Light franchise. • Mr. A. Hooper recently paid Hugh. Archer $$19.85, whocarried an. .acci- dent policy, for injuries received by a horse tramping on .his foot. - Mr. V. Mason is making weekly shipments. of live stack to the Toronto Market. He distributes many thous- ands of dollars in the twswlve. months. Mr, John Scruton has retired from the butchering business for the pres- ent owing to the high price of stock• and its. scarcity, WILLIS CIH'URCH. • Mrs. Larkin, Mrs. Govenlock and Mr." and 'Mrs. Cowan carne:np from Seaforth:on. Monday evening. and Ore ganised :a Mission Band in connection with, -Willie church, It is to be.knt)wn as -'".The Pioneer Mission Band." Fol- ,lorvietr are the officers.: . •Pion -President, Mrs..(Dr.) Stewart: President, Mrs. J. 'McLeod, 1st Vice, Laurie Greig. - • 2nd Vice, Marjorie• Chewers Secretary, Hazel • O'Neil. • Pioneer -Secretary, Jean .Seca. • ' Treasurer, Willa Hall: Before the organization of the Band a very pleasing program was given by the . members of the Guild, con- sisting of readings, recitations and musical numbers, and refreshments were served. • Excellent serntons were preached • on Sunday last by Rev. Mr. Hamilton of Goderieh. ' Miss Edith Torrance, who left last wok for Toronto, will be greatly missed in the choir; as she was a very faithful member. Another valu- ed member is leaving. this week in the person" of Mr. Glen Cook, • who goes to Petrone. • • A FAREWELL. • • On Thursday, last about thirtyof the lady friends of Mrs. Alex. Arm- strong met at her home at efix-thirty. and after partaking of " a sumptuous repast; .which they had brought along, order was ' called and Mrs. James Sheppard read an address on behalf of those present, and some others who were unable to be there, ex- pressing the deep regret felt at the departure front town of the family, expressing good wishes for their fu- ture prosperity and asking Mrs. Arm- strong to accept as a slight remem- brance of her Clinton friends, a handsome Methodist hymn book, and a pretty fernspot. Mrs. Armstrong in a few wards expressed her appresia- tion oli the kindness of her Meads, and her sorrow at separating with the friends and associations of a lifetime.. • Mr. Armstrong, havinga good post- tion in Toronto, has been in the city for a year or more, and having dis- posed of their house the family • will shortly remove there. The Arm- strongs are good citizens and it is with regret that we see them go. Wesley church will be the losers, as they . are members of that church Mrs. Armstrong taking an active in terest in the Ladies' Aid and all the projects of the women of that cone gregation. HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY. Miss Daisy Middleton is entertain- ing a number of her young friends evening. Miss Helen Doherty entertained the members of the sewing club on Mon- day evening. Misses Cora and Grace Clulf were at home to a large number of their friends on Wednesday evening, Personals. Mrs; Shannon. is in Toronto this c wee1, Mr, David Kyle, Kippen, was in town' an 'Tuesda, Mrs. ArchieyCosens and family left on .Monday for Flint, Mich. Miss Helen Little is indisposed this week with an attack of la grippe. Mr, Fred, Hill, Albert street, left lastnesdayThursday for Saskatoon, Sask. Mr. A. Barbar and family have re- moved to Dresden, 'leaving on Wed- . - IVliss Dewar of St. Mary's, visited her sister, Mrs. Jas. Fair, ov- er Sunday. Mrs. Ramsay of Plattsville, is visit- ing this week with her mother, Mrs. 0, D. Gilchrist. 1VIr. and Mrs, Geo. Swartz visited their son, Mr, Ed, Swartz, Goder- ich the past week. Miss Mabel Harland is confined to the. house these days in consequence • of a sprained ankle, Mr. W. II, Cook who has been in Toronto. for some months returned' • • to town on Tuesday, MMfiss Millie Halstead, Goderieh, spent •' a few days the past week with her. aunt, Mrs. Jcsh. Cook, Miss . Edith Torrance left on Fztiday last for Toronto where she in- tend takingi, }u se ion, Mrs. W. II. Farquhar and Mrs. Thos. • Fear of ilullett, visited M'rs. John • Little, Queen street, this week. Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Pinner, Toronto, are visiting the latter's' parental home, Mr.. and Mrs. C. I3artlifl's. •leir. Albert :McBrien is now in Ed- • ;neaten, Alta,, Mrs. Mel3rien ex- pects to leave shortly to join him, Miss Keane returned on Monday from a very pleasant stayof a couple of. nionths with Gorrie and Bluevale friends, Mr. Joseph Cook and daughter, NESS • Alice, of ,Leadburii, woo 'guests • of Mrs. Wm: Cools, .Princess street, ' last. week. Mr, J. G, Medd, dd, who .has been i11 :for the past two• or three weeks, is :improving .and expeets to be on dutyy in a few days. • Mr. Arthur. Tyndall,. who underwent an .operation for appendicitis some . little time.ago,• is, we are glad- , to say, progressing •favorably,. Miss Winnie O'Neil u, laid, 'off this .: week with an attack of la grippe. Miss .Ably • Howson has been taking her place in the Hub grocery. Mrs. • La'tornell L: and child .have: re - tasted to thirr home. in .St. Thom as after a visit of several weeks with her' mother, Mrs. Combe. Mrs.' James Finch visited friends in Brussels last 'week 'and on her re- :• -turn was accompanied by ?Vlrs, M Finch w,ho • had Made a ; more ex tended stay. Dr: MacCalluna and .Mr. Adams ''of Londesboro, were in town an Tues-. day, and .Clerk Campbell and •Mr. l3rafthwaite,. :of the• sante place,, were. in .yesterday. kiss 'leo ct Goderieh township,• left.: .this :week: for Tacoma, Wash,; and Mr: •anal lMrs. Campbell of the- 2nd of ,Stanley, left for. Fort William. They were bdoked :through by . Mr. • • W.'. Jackson. • - • A Spring tonic. .Pronusc not to spit on the side - Walk. •:_ ' '. Resolve never to throw paper on the streets. 1 " If your"awning o d, torn or fad- ed, get a new one; • If your sidewalk,fence or gate needs repairing, f,x it. Illuminate the front of your store in the 'business section. Destroy the young weeds. that are' starting on your property. • If your advertising sign is old and faded, take it downOr paint it. If your store front, residence or fence is dingy,. order it painted. - Take all dandelions out of the lawn. -they will spoil its beauty. . . Burn all the rubbish .possible -allow' no one to throw it anywhere. Irrespective of the size of •your house; make your lawn the finest, Ask milkmen, 'grocery -men and : es - pressmen to have ,their wagons pain- ted: Every -effort put 'forth or :, dollar spent to improve our town's . appear- ance will be returned two -fold. Organize a "Block Improvement So- ciety" and allow no weeds to grow on the sidewalk area. or vacant pro - petty in your block. -Says an Ex- change. A Municipal Veteran Engages in Fire •Insurance: Mr. John Cox as 'bten appointed director amt agent of the Wawanosh Insurance Company.