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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-12-14, Page 3THE EXETER 1TMES-ADVQCATE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1038 County Council (Continued from, previous page) Old ‘Age pensions Enquiries regarding the costs of the Old Age Pension. Committee were introduced hy Reeve Haake, Who said he was not criticising the committee, but the expense of it. He thought it could be done away with “and let the Inspector do the work,” This caused considerable discussion, some reeves contending that the committee was ornamental while others thought the local com­ mittee was better qualified to pass on applications than the inspector. Reeve Archibald: “Such matters as this can be better dealt with by County Councils than by Govern­ ments.” Motions Francis-Consitt: That all taxes owing to different municipalities, which are now in possession of this county be returned as soon as pos­ sible.—Carried. Hemmingway-Leiper: That all treasurers notified to come to God­ erich by Mr. Gibbs with regards to taxes, be paid $2.0O' and 10 cents a mile one way.—'Carried. J. W. Craigie-Goldthorpe:: That the work of cutting down the hill and protecting the bend or turn in the road on Saltford Hill be proceed­ ed with as soon as possible and the work be done by the Company under the Government Relief Scheme as outlined by Mr. Hawes last night.— Good Roads Committee. McGibbon-Cartiff: That Council adjourn to meet at 9.00 a.m. Friday. Treasurer and Clerk Appointed The appointment of J. M. Roberts, of Goderich, and A. Harvey Erskine, of Blyth, to the positions of Clerk and Treasurer of Huron County, re­ spectively, were made Friday at the final day’s session of the County Council. The selection was made on Thursday when the council met in committee. In the consideration of, the applicants, preference was given to the returned men, and resi­ dents of the County. The names of those applying were read to council before the appointment was made, and it is understood the selertions were unanimous. The new treasurer, A. Harvey Er­ skine, was born in Atwood, Perth County, and his age is 34 years. He is married and has three children, ■ ages 5’, 3, and 2 years. He is a Pres­ byterian. He held the position of time and material clerk with the Bell Telephone Co. He enlisted in 1916 at Guelph with the 64th Field Battery, and went overseas with a draft which joined the 7th Canadian Seige Battery and was in France for three years. On his return he spent a year in Saskatchewan as bookkeep­ er in a garage, and later with the Studebaker Motor Co., in Detroit. For the past seven years he has lived in Blyth, where he conducted a wholesale produce business, and for five years has been treasurer and for two years clerk of the village of Blyth. J. M. Roberts, the new clerk, is a native of Huron County, having been born in Dungannon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Roberts. His age is 42 years. He is married, his wife being a cousin of Bishop Seager. He has no chldren and is an Anglican. He served his country in the Great War as a member of the artillery and of the Royal Air Force and was overseas three and a half years. He has had eighteen years’ banking experience, as bank manager and on inspection work. He was / for eight years with the Burrough’s Adding Machine Co., and is thor­ oughly conversant with modern ac­ counting systems, Mr. Roberts re­ turned to Goderich last March. ■Salaries Are Fixed! The salaries were fixed at $1,300 for treasurer, and $1,200 for clerk. It was also decided to allow Mr. Hol­ man $250 for his services as deputy­ treasurer for the past five months up to December 3, 1933. The morn­ ing session did not open until near­ ly 11 o’clock and was largely taken up hearing enquiries and with re­ ports of standing committees. Reeve Cardiff asked, “What does it cost this county for Entrance ex­ aminations?” and was informed by Warden Ballantyne that Entrance fee to examine cost $88*9.96 and fees received from pupils, $394. A motion introduced by Reeve Haake and McNall for an itemized statement of the account of F. P. Gibbs, C.A., be asked for was lost on the following division: Yeas—Matheson, Johnston, Car­ din, Haake, McNall, Co1nsitb—<6. Nays—Goldthorpe, McNabb, Hem­ ingway, Merlick; Gamble, Demerling Lieper, Eckert, Douglas, Sweitzer, Beavers, Archibald, Wright, B'allan- tyne, Scott, Stewart, Ellicott, Craigie Moser, Smith, MoKibbon, Brpwn, Francis.—23. Reeves Eckert and Craigie intro­ duced a motion that Mr. Gibb's re­ port and schedule be printed on De­ cember minutes. This was lost. Clerk Holman: “It’s going to cost you big money to have that done.” Mr. Eckert said the purpose of the motion was to have it on rec­ ord for future reference. The vote of the motion to have chartered accountants audit the books was not recorded in the June minutes and it was the wish of some of the members to have the yeas and nays printed in the minutes. These had not been recorded in the June minutes, and the seven reeves vot­ ing against it were asked to stand. They were: Wright, Craigie, Sweit­ zer, Leiper, Demerling, Hemingway and McNabb. George S. Spotton, M.P., in a brief address congratulated the members on the unanimity with which the new officers had been selected. He thought social legislation was going too fast ,and spoke of the cost of Old Age Pensions, but advised coun­ cil “to loosen up a little on Mothers’ Allowance.” Warden Is Honored In the closing hours of one of the most momentous sessions in the history of Huron County Council, a happy event took place when, on be­ half of the members, Reeve Craigie read an address and the presentation of a handsome gold-headed cane was made by Reeve McKibbon to the warden. After an expression of ap­ preciation of his efficiency, this tri­ bute was paid the warden: “To you primarily is the credit of discover­ ing the peculations of the former treasurer and your bravery and pa­ tience have all been needed in straightening out the affairs.” Mr. Ballantyne replied suitably and prolonged applause followed his address. Eulogistic addresses on the war­ den’s work by Reeves Bowman, Mc­ Kibbon, Francis, G(ambfle, Eckert^ Elliott, Archibald, Scott, Wright and McNabb. Before adjournment the members formed a circle in the centre of which Warden Ballantyne and Reeve McKibbon and Francis were asked to take their places, “the very centre of attraction,” as a reeve re­ marked. Three cheers and a tiger followed the singing of “They are Jolly Good Fellows,” and the curtain was rung down with the singing of “God Save the King.” Reports of Committees The report of the Executive Com­ mittee (J. W. Gamble, chairman) recommended: That no action be tqken on the application of Auburn public library for a grant; that, in reference to the letter from Gladman & Stanbury asking an investigation in back paysheets, as it is impossible to do so as many of the paysheets have been destroyed, no action be taken; that in future paysheets and other valuable papers be not burned or destroyed. House of Refuge ’ The House of Refuge Committee (Robt. Smith, chairman) reported that a stoker had been Insailed at a cost of $75|0i which is proving satis­ factory, giving a decreased consump­ tion of coal of at least 2'5’ per cent. On 51 tons a saving of $3 5 0 was realized. The home was reported in perfect condition. The Agricultura lAdvisory Com­ mittee (F. E. Cardif, chairman) fa­ vored the continuance of the Ontar­ io Agricultural Advisory Board and sending a representative to it each year. It recommended that a sten­ cilled report of the year’s work and a statement of $200' Junior Exten­ sion Fund and $5 0 0 county grant be presented at the December meet­ ing of the county council; that the printed matter pertaining to Bot and Warble fly control be sent out and meetings be arranged to in­ struct the people in the control of these parts. The 'County Property Committee reported that filing drawers in the registry office, costing $950, had been installed, and recommended re­ pairing windows and fences, also the continuance of installing new fit­ tings. The Good Roads Committee (G. H. Elliott, chairman) reported that a bridge had been constructed at Benmiller at a cost of $1,346.1'5. Grading and graveling to the extent of $479.12. A few 19(3(2 projects were completed: crushers were over­ hauled. Regarding the motion of Reeves Craigie and Goldthorpe that the county proceed with the work of cutting the hill at Saltford, since there are no funds available, recom­ mended that it be considered by the 1934 Commission, but that a study of the Relief Act be made to ascer- Terrible Backaches For Years Could Not Sleep at Night Mrs. Fred Forth, Wetaskiwin, Alta., writes:—“I wish to thank you for your medicine, Doan’s Kidney Pills. For several years I had terrible backaches that were so, bad I could hot sleep at night. I tried all kinds of medicine without getting any relief. One day a friend asked me to try Doan’s Kidney Pills and after using one box I felt touch better} after Using twb boxes I was completely relieved and could enjoy a full night’s sleep. For side nt all drug rind general stores; put up only by The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. I tain the extent to which it can ap­ ply to the county road system, Education Committee Education Committee (W. R. Ar­ chibald, chairman) reported: Re the grants and payments of different high schools; Goderich C. I., levy $8,703.17, grant $1,8138.5’8 total $10,541.75; Clinton, $10,199.- 17, $746.38, $10,945,515; Seaforth, $9,574.24, $844.62, $10,418.86; Wingham, $6,55(3.69, $864.12, $7,- 417,81; Exeter, $7,272.38, $700'.43, $7,972.81. Cutside high schools; Harriston, $253.50; Stratford, $41.- 95-; Listowel, $1,090.24 ;St, Marys, $164.32; London, $556.88; Park­ hill (not in.) We recommend these accounts be paid as soon as certified to the sat­ isfaction of the Warden and Clerk. The preports of continuations schools are not all in yet and we make the same recommendation re the payment of those accounts be made as to high schools. Re the case of the London Board of Education refusal to deduct out­ side pupils on any basis but the full payment of all fees: We are of the opinion that the people of Huron and surrounding counties should take this lesson to heart and patronize our own schools which are acknowledged to be among the best in the province. Your com­ mittee recommend that ye do not pay fees for pupils attending Lon­ don secondary schools. Motions Archibald-Craigie: That this 'Co. Council recommend the return of Warden Ballantyne as the Reeve for the year 193 4 as we consider the Warden to be a benefit to the coun­ ty Council owing to his experience and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Clerk of Usborne Tp. —(Carried. McKibbon-Archibald: The Pro­ perty Committee install proper fix­ tures in the Treasurer’s office a.s re­ commended by Mr. Gibbs at a cost not to exceed $350.—.Carried. Scott-McNall: That the recorded vote passed at the June session of this Council regarding the engage­ ment of a Chartered Accountant by the Warden’s Committee and omit­ ted from published June minutes be presented to this Council at its af­ ternoon session Friday and before adjournment; also that this record vote be published in the report of the December session of this Coun­ cil.—‘Carried. .Craigie—Goldthorpe: That the Good Roads Committee instruct the County Engineer to prepare an esti­ mate of cutting down the Saltford Hill, also the Auburn hill, and have it ready to present to the January County Council of 1934.—Carried. Cardiff-Gamble: That this coun­ cil pay Miss Olive Brownlee $30 for services rendered for one month and a half in connection with the Treas­ urer’s office. Later amended to $510 by the Finance Committee. Haake-McNall: That we get an itemized account of Mr. Gibbs’ bill, and also all expenses connected with the investigation of the Treasurer’s office from June 28th to the finish and have them printed in the min­ utes of the this session.*—'Lost. Wright-Moser: That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign and submit to the Minister of Public Highways, the petition of the Coun­ ty of Huron showing the amount expended during the year 19 33, from January 1 to November 13'0, on the County Highways Sytsem and re­ questing the statutory grant as pro­ vided by the Highways Act.—Filed. •Cardiff-Bowman: That this Coun­ cil refuse to pay any money in con­ nection with the Entrance Examina­ tion costs.—Tabled. Craigie-Archibald: That By-law No. 15, of 1927,, appointing Gor­ don Young as Treasurer of the Coun­ ty of Huron be repealed. Carried. Wright-McNabb: That George W. Holman be paid $5'0' per month sal­ ary as Deputy-Treasurer since the time of Mr. Young’s resignation. Carried. Bowman-Francis: That By-law No. 9, of 1917 be repealed. Carried. Melick-Hemingway: That future Wardens counters all cheques. Car. Ecert-McNabb: That By-law No. 15, of 1920, be repealed.—Carried. Elliott-Sweitzer: That this Coun­ ty Council have learned that W. Mc­ Kibbon, Reeve of Wingham and B. M .Francis, Reeve of Exeter, will not be members of the 193 4 County Council. We have always found them genial and efficient councillors and we regret to know that they will not deck this County Council for the coming year but we will look forward to their representing their municipalities again.—Carried. McKibbon-Eckert: That we bond the Treasurer on a Canada Surety Company bond of $25i,000 if the war­ den finds he can live up to it. Car. Wright—Scott: That the treasur­ er be required to furnish $5,000 personal bonds as security— Car. ried. Reeves Francis and Cardiff spon­ sored a motion expressing apprecia­ tion of the services of Clerk Hol­ man for the past sixteen years which was unamiously carried. The Warden was awarded $25, honorarium “owing to his heavy year’s work.” EXCESS FAT DUE TO RHEUMATISM One Remedy for two Troubles . Having rheumatism so badly that she could scarcely walk, this woman began to put on a load of superflu­ ous flesh, In a letter just received, she writes: “I had a severe attack of rheu­ matism in both knees. It wps so bad that for three weeks I could not put my feet to the ground. I was also getting terribly fat — through not getting my usual exercise. I started taking Kruschen, and perservered. The first thing I noticed was the tonic effect it had; the next that my rheumatism went, and—better than anything—-I lost the wretched fat. I am a woman of fifty and when I tell you I do exactly the same work as women half my age without the least difficulty, I think you will un­ derstand why I swear by Kruschen Salts and recommend them wher­ ever I go.”—iM. E. The six salts of Kruschen assist the internal organs to throw off each day the wastage and poisons that encumber the system. Then, little by litle, that ugly fat goes— slowly, yes—but surely. The rheu­ matism and headaches disappear. You feel wonderfully healthy, youth­ ful and energetic — more So than ever before in your life. Greeting Cards ORDER YOUR SUPPLY NOW! Our line of greeting cards this year is the finest that we have oifered. We have already sold dozens, but there is still enough of them left to give you a wide range to choose from. The prices are the best values ever been offered here, ranging from 12 f°r 75c., 14 for $|,00 and UP- So To Speak A businessman complains that girls have a way of resigning their posts just when they are becoming useful. They get .to know the ropes, then skip, EXETER COUNCIL Monday, Dec. 4, 1933 The Municipal 'Council met in reg­ ular session at the Town Hall with all members present. The minutes of the meeting held November 20, were read and approved. A letter from Mr. Thomas Pryde, ■secretary of the Cemetery Board, with a copy of a Resolution of the Board, rcommending the purchase of lands being the west half of Lot 6, in the 5th concession of Hay Town­ ship for the sum of six hundred and fifty dollars ($6510.00). The Ceme­ tery Board is to have the use of the well and windmill by paying in re­ turn therefore one half of the costs of repairs to well and windmill. The Clerk was authorized to prepare a By-law authorizing the purchase and have the same submitted. The Milk and Cream By-law as considered and approved by the De­ partment of Agriculture was consid­ ered and read the third time and fin- all passed on motion of Rowcliffe and Bierling and carried, the same to be signed by the Reeve and Clerk The Auditor’s report for Novem­ ber was read and accepted on motion of Ross and Grieve. 'Carried. The Clerk to notify Night-Watch Wm. Waring to report to Constable Norry at the Town Hall at 10.30 p.m. each night so as to keep an eye over transients. The following accounts were read and ordered paid: The County of Huron, G. W. Hol­ man, deputy-treasurer, calcium chlor­ ide $675.00; The County of Huron, G. W. Holman, County rate $2743.- 98; The County of Huron, G. W. Holman, County and Provincial high­ way rate $1588.62; Pryde & Cham­ bers, supplies ad gas. fire truck $11.- 05; Geo. E. Anderson, sec’y. of fire dept., members fees $265.l0|0; Fred Kerr, tile $8.77; R. N. Rowe, am­ bulance service (Arthur Sanders) $1.0.00; R. G. Seldon, coal for Robt. Moore $11.70; Traquair & Linden­ field repairs and supplies, Library furnace $14.35; Richard E. Davis, snow removing $5.'0'0; William Johns ditto $6.0 0; Percy Vahey, labor, re­ moving snow $2.40; Russell Moore, labor removing snow and labor at drain $4.0'0; Emerson Cornish, No­ vember and December, bell ringing $17.00; Mrs. M. E. Gidley, Librarian $75.0'0; Thos. Colingwood, truant of­ ficer $10.00; Wm. Collingwood fire­ man at Library, November and De­ cember $210'.00; Dr. M. G. Fletcher, Medical Officer of Health $510'.00; E. Treble, chairman of Board of Health $l'0'.00, D.R.0. $4.00, total $14.00; W. J. Carling, Poll Clerk' $4.00; Alice Handford, booth $2.00; J. A. 'Ste­ wart, D.R.O. $4.00; Walter Harness P.O. $4.0|0i; Geo. Anderson, D.R.O. $4.00; A. H. Gambrill P.C. $4.'0'0; W. G. Medd, booth $2.00; Richard Welsh D.R.O. $4.00; Thos. Webster booth $2.00'; John L. Kydd, P.C. $4. Cemetery accounts—Fred Kerr B. and tile $154.03; Thos. Pryde, Issu­ ing deeds $2.5'0; R. G. Seldon, ce­ ment and lime $34.35; Wm. Smith labor $51.61; Jno. L. Kydd, labor $1.60. Passed on motion of Bielring- and Grieve. Carried. Adjourned by Grieve. Jos. Senior, Clerk COME IN EARLY The Exeter Times-Advocate DEATH OF WM. K. WALPER OF CAVALIER The people of Cavalier and vicin­ ity were grieved and shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Wm. K. Walper one of the oldest and most respected, citizens recently in an accident at the Walper farm east of Cavalier from which he died an hour later from internal injuries. Mr. Walper and son Almon were at the farm hous­ ing a threshing machine for the win­ ter and he was standing inside the shed close to a rolling door when the separator caught the door pull- ig it off the track and throwing Mr. Walper under the rear wheel of the machine which passed over his left shoulder and side. Medical aid was summoned and everything done pos­ sible to Telieve his suffering but he died one hour later from internal in­ juries. Wm. K. Walper was born near Dashwood, Ont. on Nov. 7th, 185 4. He came to Pembina County in 1879 and took up a homestead. The following year he was married to Leah Geiger with whom he shar­ ed life for 5'3 years. Four children, were born to this marriage. He was an active member of the Evanglical church for 50 years serving in var­ ious sapacities of the Zion church, east of Cavalier. He had served as a member of the city council and was at the time of his death a member of the Cavalier School Boars. He re­ tired from active farming in 1905' and has lived in Cavalier until the time of his death. .Survivors are his aged wife , four children, Norman of Anamoose, N.D.; Mts. Samuel Hodg­ son, Almon and Mrs. W. K. Parnell, all of Cavalier and one brother Ern­ est, of Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Wal­ per will be remembered by a num­ ber of the older residents of this community. Everett .Stebbins, 21-year-old Mc­ Gillivray Township youth who dis­ turbed a card party and dance be­ ing held by a women’s club at Park­ hill and then broke the windows in the town lock-up when arrested, was sentenced to 1'0 days in jail by Magistrate Hawkshaw in county po­ lice court. If you’re Secretary of a lodge or club or business association—and you really like the job—you’ll find it a great help to supplement the usual meeting notices with reminder telephone calls. And of AN INDUSTRY RECOVERS The value of co-operative effort to save an overproduced industry Is being demonstrated by the tea grow­ ers of Ceylon, India, Java and Su­ matra. Faced with the lowest prices for tea in years the growers united and agreed to abide by the regula­ tions of a Committee which now controls the amount of leaf that is plucked and marketed. As a result, tea prices have steadily improved and the growers are beginning to get a fair return for their work. This is the reason why Canadians will have to pay more for their favourite beverage. course Long Distance now is so easy to use—as simple as ’phoning next door. w For 30 cents you can telephone (about 100 miles by making an ’’anyone" call (station-to-statlon) alter 8.30 pju. See list of rates in front of directory.