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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1931-12-17, Page 6THURSDAY, »E(Wm 17, 1031 ,!.t!iiii 11ii.,iilI'! iiii!■ i'■«■■■!* THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Huron County Council (Coh'tSuuedl from last week.) lam McLeod, agricultural repre- tentative, presented a very interest­ ing; veppyt, He told of the increas­ ing work of bis office and review­ ed the various phases. Among other! • statistical information, given was that 1&10 farmers had visited his office during the year, an increase nf over 500 and an evidencetof in­ creased interest. Mr. MacLeod, who was thanked ;by the council for his informative address, said that contrary to. gen­ eral belief there was no reduction in the number of brood mares in Hu­ ron county, Revising developments since the •county was declared a ’’better bull area” Mr. McLeod said that $467. had been paid out to farmers whose animals had qualified. Seventeen others who had applied for the bon­ us had not yet had their applica­ tions dealt with. During the year sheep-dipping tanks had been built and 1596 sheep treated. Demonstrations also had bean given of the treatment for par­ asites. In 1981 Huron County farmers shipped 54;5G4 hogs and a large ■percentage of these were of the sel- •ect and bacon varieties. Thre are now 22 bacon hog clubs in the coun- .eounty, said Mr McLeod., At the •C. N. E. Huron County had won se­ cond place for a carload exhibit and was second only to Middlesex in the ^competition of litters in which there were 33 entries. The representative reviewed at length crop work, fertiliser experi­ ments, which, in the case of one or­ chard, had increased teh value of apples $1,315 pex’ barrel. Mr, Mac­ Leod said there were no acid soil in Huron County. : Cost of Fann Labor Answering questions Mr. Mac­ Leod said he had placed 115 men and six boys on Huron County farm this year. Wages were $20' a month for men and $10 for boys, with board. Last year 88,000 forest trees were planted in Huron County. Of these 2,019 were planted in school grounds. Mr. MacLeod announced that Miss Margaret Durnin, of Auburn, had won first honors in a competition with 268 girjs at the C. N. E. in an examination based on general know­ ledge of household science. Harry Strang, of Hensail, had been granted a county scholarship at the O.A.C. Unless more interest was shown Mr. MacLeod advised that the boys’ .county scholarships be withdrawn. In the case of girls’ scholarships it was different.. These were looking out very well, Beth Alton, of LucknOw is this year’s winner. Wednesday Morning’s Session Wednesday morning’s session of the County Council opened at 10.- 40, several committee meetings holding proceedings up. Reeves Mo­ user and Ritchie (Ashfield) were the ■only absentees. Both members were reported ill. , Sheriff Middleton addressed the XJSBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, 'Farquhar, Ont. President FRANK McCONNELL Vice-Pres. ANGUS SINCLAIR DIRECTORS J. T, ALLISON, SAM’L NORRIS SIMON DOW, WILLIAM BROCK. AGENTS JOHN ESSERY, Centralia, Agent for Usborne and Biddulph OLIVER HARRIS, Munro, Agent for Hibert, Fullarton and Logan W. A. TURNBULL Secretary-Treasurer Box 295, Exeter, Ontario GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors, Exeter SPECIAL SALE — OF —■ xxxxx SHINGLES Phone for prices DELIVERY MADE ON QUANTITIES A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone 12 GRANTON- ONTARIO council at some length. Answering the query of Reeve Albert Geld- thorpe as to why the McNeil trial was postponed on the second day of the Assises he said It was because Crown prosecutor G. L. T. Bull was seriously indisposed, Mr. Bull, he explained- was not a strong man physically and had recently lost his wife, The sheriff emphasised, that the postponement did not cost the county anything, as other business was gone ahead with. He asked the reeves to exercise mere care in their selection of furors and to en­ deavour to pick strong, fearless men. The strenuous times through which we are passing are reflected in a Sheriff’s work, Mr. Middleton said, There a goodly number of executions and collections and law­ yers were asking him to push sales. “It gets my goat sometimes. I am trying to make things as easy as I possibly can during this depression, I am trying to use discretion,” said the sheriff. Reeve Goldthorpe — “Did you have a doctor's certificate for Mr, Bull?” Sheriff Middleton-—“I did not,” Reeve Goldthorpe—“If a jury­ man failed to. show up and did not send a doctor’s certificate he would be fined, would he not?” ISherifif Middleton.—•‘'‘There have been one fined since I took office.” Reeve Goldthorpe—“But there was before your time.” Children’s Shelter The Children’s Sheitei’ Committee report, J. w. Craigie chairman, was adopted as follows: 1. We have visited the Chil­ dren’s Shelter and found it in good condition. 2. There are at present ten children in the Shelter ranging from two to sixteen years of age. Four are going to school. One girl, six­ teen years of age, ^s being placed out in a home at once. 3. We find the matron, Mrs. Oliver, is keeping the Shelter in good condition; also keeping the children nice and clean. The chil­ dren are being taught to be obed­ ient and are well cared for. House of Refuge The report of the House of Re­ fuge Committee was- adopted: Four meetings were held during the year. There are 95 inmates. The physic­ ian’s report speaks very highly of the condition, care and management of the County Home and the Com­ mittee had nothing but words of approval for the manner in which the farm and Home have been con­ ducted. The report continues; We regret very much that Some unjustifiable remarks were made by an irresponsible inmate, which caus­ ed Mrs. Jacobs and her two assist- | ants very much worry, but we need only to consult those inmates who know how to appreciate good food and kind treatment co be convinced tliat such unkind criticism should receive no publicity. The committee have installed a new power pump system to replace the old s:*£tem which had been troublesome, and this is working satisfactorily. During the year the committee took up the matter of erecting a suitable memorial to the deceased, inmates who were buried in the small cemetery on the Home farm. The lot has been partly levelled and it is the intention to complete the levelling, seed it down and erect a suitable fence. A -cairn was erect­ ed at the north side of the plot with three white marble slabs containing the names of the 124 whose re­ mains lie buried in the little plot, engraved thereon. The work was well performed and the cairn and the engraving of the names are a credit to those who did the work. It is hoped next year’s committee will complete the levelling and erect a suitable fence. At the September meeting an agent for a firm manufacturing a tubular system of fire escape gave a moving picture illustration of how the system works. The installation of the system would cost $22150.00 and the, agent was informed that the committee was not prepared to entertain the idea. The method of rescuing hundreds -of people or chil­ dren from a burning building was vividly exhibitied and was said to be much in use in the United States. We would recommend the incoming Council to take this into considera­ tion. During oui’ several visits we have noticed with much satisfaction that the inmates were well provided for, and we have every reason to be proud of our home-like institution. W. J. Henderson, Chairman. Advisory Agricultural Committee J. J. Wright, Chairman of .the Ad­ SUFFERED FOR YEARS FROM CONSTIPATION Mra. C. Rafuse, 28 Vernon St., Halifax, N.S., writes :-^“I had- suffered for years from constipation, Itor several days at a time my bowels Would not move arid only when assisted by laxatives, and after a while each kind of laxative it would take seemed to lose its effect uhtilj finally, a friend advised me to use e Milbum’s Laxa-Livcr Pills, and since using same have had no trouble, and I am greatly pleased with the results I have had from tnese pills.” .... Price 25c. 4 vial at. at! drug and general stores, or mailed direct on receipt of price by ETho T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont, visory cmpinitHn submitted th© fol­ lowing yecommendatlons passed by the Advisory Agricultural Council held in Clinton, November Wh, The first clause in this report in discus­ sion will fee sent to other counties. 1. in view of the fact that many fanners find themselves, in, rather serious financial difficulties at the present time and as- a considerable number are applying for farm loans, the Advisory Agricultural Council recommends that the interest rate on farm loans Obtained through the Agricultural Development Board be reduced to 4£ per cent, and that special consideration be given to applicants in the amount of loan granted, if, after investigation, it is found that the applicant is worthy of a larger lean than the amount stated in the regulations which at the present time is 50 per cent, of the value of the property. 2. In view of the interest taken by the Junior Farmers of the Coun­ ty in the Home Ploughing Competi­ tion conducted this fall, the Advis­ ory Agricultural Council recom­ mends that three ploughing demon­ strations be conducted in the Coun­ ty next yeai’ for the benefit of our young farmers who are interested in better- ploughing. It is suggest­ ed that these, three demonstrations be held in East, West and South Huron, 3. The Advisory Agricultural Council are of the opinion that much can be accomplished with our junior farmers through the Live ■ Stock Judging Competition annually conducted in the County. The Coun­ cil wishes to recommend that com­ petitions be included in th© prize lists of our local fall fairs, and that special coaching classes on live­ stock judging be arranged in dis­ tricts where a number of interested boys can be secured. Concluding Session The County Council, at its con­ cluding session, by a vote of ‘21 to 7, endorsed a motion of Reeve Mc­ Nab and Geiger asklug the Provin­ cial Government • not to undertake any paving in Huron County until conditions are improved, The yeas and nays were called for on the di­ vision. 'The council concluded', its 1931 deliberations this evening. The council decided not to do any snowplowing on county ‘roads this winter, hut left the question of keeping Provincial highways, open to the discretion of the government. The vote was 15 to 9. A clause in the legislative com­ mittee’s report asking that doctors or whoever is responsible for tak­ ing indigent patients to hospitals be required forthwith to furnish the county clerk with particulars evok­ ed much discussion, but finally pass­ ed. Addressing council. County En­ gineer T. R. Patterson said the fu­ ture policy of the road commission would be to do more, tar surfacing. Twenty-four miles had been done this year at an average cost of $1,- 100 a mile. Hauling costs in 19'31 were cut in two, the engineer said. Warden W. J. Beattie announced that he had foden in error when lie said that D. E. Holmes, crown at­ torney and clerk of the peace, was entirely on the fee system. The fees as clerk of the peace were still commuted at $1,100, he said, but Mr. Holmes had stated that he would be willing to revert to the fee system on a month’s notice. Treasurer Gordon Young announc­ ed that the three trials of the Mc­ Neil brothers,' in connection with the Brussels 'bank robbery, had cost the county $2,903, This sum, he said, represented the pay of the jurors who sat on the case, $1251.- 3 6, crown witnesses $627.10, court constables $345, conveyances $49.- 60, meals for jurors $148.75. rooms for jurors $268.75, stenographers $1’52-85. 'The figures, the treasur­ er said, did not include the cost of police investigation, preliminary trials, trial judge, crown proscecu- tor or the defense. The council unanimously passed a. resolution asking the Provincial Government to rescind the order-in- councl stipulating that there shall be no nurses’ training schools in hospitals of less than fifty beds. This offer affects every hospital in Huron county and it was pointed out that it would mean a large in­ crease in hospital fees if county hospitals were required to engage graduate nurses. It might event­ ually mean the wiping out of small hospitals. The nurses’ association of tlio Province was charged with being behind the order-in-council, designed to provide employment for idle graduate nurses. A resolution forwarded by the United Counties of Lennox and Ad­ dington opposing the two-year Nor­ mal School term and asking that teachers be given perma.ment cer­ tificates after teaching for two years was endorsed. A resolution •of the county of Perth requesting that the power of school inspectors be curbed, that their salaries be re­ duced and that inspectors for rural sections foe chosen from rural areas also found favor. No action was taken on. the re­ marks of Mr, Justice Logie that conditions in the court house were a disgrace. The report asking for a reclining chan* foi* the judge's re­ tiring, room was filed. “Why listen to these judges. The next one who comes along ask him what part of Canada he owns,” said Reeve McNab (Grey Township.) (Strong representations were made to have the road from Bayfield to Brucafield, connecting with No. 4 Highway to London, kept open this winter, but council voted it down, 26 to 2, Bayfield and district are not served by a railway. The council concluded the ses­ sions Thursday night an evening meetng being held when the curtain was rung down on 1931 to the strains of Auld Lang Syne. Due ef the last acts was to present Warden Beattie with an address and geld-' headed cane as a recognition ef his service, his unfailing courtesy, his promptness and firmness as a pre­ siding executive. GREENWAY (intended foi' last week) Qn Friday evening, December 11, Rev. S. J. Mathers will conduct a Preparatory Service in connection with the Study Class. On. Sunday Communion Service will be held. •Mr. Corbett, Gogien and Mr, I Harrison, of Fordwich, were guests of Mr, and Mrs, Russell Pollock on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, Shelby and Mr. Or­ ville MeLinchey, of Stanley, visited Mr, and Mrs* W, Hicks Ja'gt week Mrs. J. H. McGregor is spending a few days with hei’ brother Mr. Elgin Webib, of Grand Bend, who has. been ill for some time, Mr, Earl Turner, of Brinsley, vis­ ited Mr. Whiteside, •Murray and Fern Luther, zof Creditoil visited friends here recent­ ly. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pollock and family, of Kenwood, were., guests of Mr. and Mgs. Lawrence pollock on Sunday. Last Sunday the Assistant staff of the United Church School was in charge and at the service the music by the male choir was much appre­ ciated, Miss Nellie Brophey visited rela­ tives here last week. Last Friday evening the Young People of the United 'Church spent the evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pollock. During a lull in the games Mr. Kirkfoy read an address and Miss Olive English pre­ sented them with a Pyrex Casserole Both Mr, and Mrs. Pollock thanked the young folk graciously foi; th£ gift. Miss Kathleen Magladery and Miss Betty Racey, of Parkhill, call­ ed on friends here last Tuesday. i Peerless Poultry Prescription , • — in Liquid Form .<?» Kills Germs--Makes Hens Pay Made in Canada Thousands of hens are lost annually through contraction of disease. One sick bird drinking at the fountain can poi­ son the entire flock before you discover the ailment. Peerless Poultry Prescription used in the drinking water daily kills the germs and prevents the further spreading of disease. Peerless Poultry Prescription is a remedy for the entire poultry family and will save you many dollars. Every bottle guaranteed. GET IT NOW—16 oz. BOTTLE $1.00 S0LD BY HARVEY BROS. An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Love, near Parkhill, where a few friends and neighbors met and pre­ sented them with a gasoline lamp. After a lengthy illness, Mrs. Hy, Westcott, passed away at her home, in Ailsa Craig, at the age of 82 years, Besides her husband she leaves two daughters and one sister. Dr. Wood's Norway Pino Syrup The funeral of Mrs. Dennis Toote ey .whose ..death (wk place in Dtw troit, Mich., on Wednesday of lasg week, was held from the residency of her brother-in-law,' J. C. Kelly* lot 25, ,con, 8, Biddulph, on Bating* day morning at 9.30 to St, Patrick^ church, Biddulph, where TeQuiewt •mass was sung and interment made^ Neglected a Cold On Her Chest Mrs, R. Jewsbury, 1122 View St., Victoria, B.QJ writes:—"I had suffered, for several months, with ft ccia. • on mv chest. I neglected it for some time thinki*® W would pass off, but it got worse. All the remedies B tried proved futile until I became alarmed. One day* my husband went to the druggist and tol* him that everything I had tried did not help me ha andl way. He recommended Dr, Wood’s Norway Pis® Syrup, and before I had finished the first bottle I wait relieved.” r t | Price 85c, a bottle; large family size 65c., at all drum and general stores; put up only by The T. Milburn Ltd., Toronto, Ont. We all know that the best way to wish a friend a Merry” Christmas is to say it yourself — especially in the case oF out-of-town friends who appreciate your voice more than any other form of greeting. BUT — if everybody waits until Christmas Day to make' these calls there are bound to be crowded lines and. delays. We telephone operators all wish'to avoid that sort oF thing. We want to put your Christmas calls through? promptly and pleasantly. We therefore suggest that you place your calls as many days before Christmas^ as you can* A Christmas greeting is just as timely and appreciated before Christmas as on the day itself; it is spoiled only7 when it is late. So please be early this year and let us- show yon how quick and courteous our service can fe