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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-02-02, Page 7THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THITUSDAY, FEBRUARY 3» W COUNTY COUNCIL 45c. an hour and mileage, Grunts Authorized Thursday A heated discussion was launched in Huron County Council on Thurs­ day morning when Reeve N. W. Tre­ wartha, ait ex-warden, of Clinton, in­ quired regarding the presentation of the report of Mogg and Quinlan, paters ep the equalization of assessment tabled for Friday gave notice that lie would ask deferred to a special meeting the June session to prevent its railroaded through at this ses- new cases were reported under Unmarried Parents’ Act. Hydro Supplies At Cost the auth- Salvation Cana- val- ■the He that it be or to being sion. Warden Turner said there would be no “railroading” as far as he was concerned. Everything would be done fair and square. Reeve Wilso-n asked that the dis­ cussion be not reported in the news­ papers, and at the conclusion of it, Warden Turner requested the council to -pass a motion asking the press not to report the discussion, which was carried and further debate post­ poned until the report is tabled. Reeve Trewartha, at the after­ noon session, complained that he could not find the motion appoint­ ing the valuators in the printed min­ utes and the various steps taken in appointing them were explained and pointed out to him. Council concurred with the resolu­ tion of the county of Grey that the Hydro Electric Commission shall se­ cure all necessary wire, switches, switch boxes, insulators required foi1 use in installing power and supply the same to all prospective rural hy­ dro consumers at the actual cost of same. Endorsation was given to a reso­ lution from the county of Essex that the premier of the province and his cabinet take cognizance of the added responsibility imposed by the com­ missioner of agricultural loans that he will not pay any penalties on tax arrears in case.the mortgagor de­ fault, that this will impose on the already overburdened taxpayers, and that the commissioner be directed to pay, as all .other taxpayers are oblig­ ed to pay and by so doing will assist to some extent the already overbur­ dened taxpayer. Real Estate Taxation Checking Old Age Pensions William Archibald, chairman the Old Age Pensions and Mothers’ ■ Allowance Boards of Huron County, told council in a brief address that the government is making a check­ up on Old Age Pensions, which he considered a good tmng. He felt the work was most Important as it was.in the interest of citizens unable adequately to support themselves. (School Inspector Reports of J. H. Kinkead, school inspector fpr North I-Iuron, in ills report, said hie inspectorate was comprised of 8 toXvnships. There are 110 teachers, Gnly one of whom is paid less than $600, A decreased enrolment was noted and school grants were in­ creased. Reeve J. H. Scott congratulated Mr, Kinkead on his report, and vote of thanks was tendered him. a Children’s Aid Report Children’s Aid Society report was read showing 115 visits re child protection: 143 office interviews. Seven children were made perma­ nent wards of the society, In Decem­ ber 193 8 there were 46 children in care of the Society, six -of whom are , in the Shelter, one in hospital, three in boarding homes, 'six in adoption probation, six in wage homes, twen­ ty-two in free homes, two receiving special training in home service and one in a correctional home. Eighteen n / 4 Considerable discussions was given to the clause in the Legislative Com­ mittee’s report, with Reeve 'F'eagan in the chair, dealing with a resolu­ tion from the County of York, and was finally carried on division of 15 to 13. The resolution asked that the federal and provincial parlia- Iments be petitioned to make the necessary amendments to the appro­ priate statutes to relieve real es­ tate from taxation for those services which do not contribute directly to the protection and service of real estate and in particular taxation for unemployment relief, hospitalization secondary education. Council endorsed the recommend­ ation of the committee concurring with a resolution from the County of Elgin seeking exemption from the operation of Section 18, Chap, of the Industrial Standards Act, ting minimum wages. The following grants were prized: Clinton Spring fair, $25.00; Huron County Ratepayers’ and Trus­ tees’ Association, $25 Army fox’ rescue work, $250 dian Institute for the Blind, $150; Ontario Conservation and Reforesta­ tion Association, $25; East, West & South Huron Women’s Institutes each $25; Goderich, Wingham, Sea­ forth and Clinton hospitals, each $700; Hensall Seed Fair, $35; Hen­ sall Spring Stack Show, $(85; Junior Extension Fund, $200; Agricultural Representative’s office, $500; Cen­ tral Agricultural Council, $50; .Clin­ ton Seed Fair, $100; each school, fair, $15; Ontario Educational As­ sociation for membership, $5.00, Charges Rank Discrimination ‘IWhy such rank discrimination made between Agricultural Societies and Women’s Institutes^” asked Reeve Roland Grain when the report of the executive committee recom­ mending “no action” in grant to the latter organization was read. “Wo­ men. always come to the rescue at plowing matches, school fairs, etc,” Reeve J. H, Scott: “Oqe of the most interesting meetings I evei’ at­ tended was that of a local Women's Institute. I would advise the mem­ bers of the council to get an invita­ tion and see how they conduct their business.” These l’eeves sponsored a motion giving the $25 grants to the three organizations. J, M, Govenlock, ported there were 90 County Ho mA The were $22,329.3 6 wltn a balance o-f $71.10 in the bank, the report of Dr. J. W, Slxaw, was read. ins-pector, re­ inmates in the total receipts No Deer Season 191 set- by i one taken in 1927. The farm values are down but there had been a noticeable develop­ ment along the Jake front property, summer cottages, police villages and hamlets, Mr. Mogg asserted. In the last equalization some municipalities had been equalised at less than local assessment. The valuators anticipated work be carried into next June, the the hut due to unprecedented fine weather in the fall they were able to progress more quickly. “In recent years tax sale prices are what you can get. No one wants property. Our duty was to use a yard­ stick in measuring all property. If you take the valuation in our report and divide it in two you would still arrive at the some xicinc. It is not our intention to try to land some­ thing down youi’ throats, We are willing to appear before any muni­ cipal council.” Assessors in many municipalities are not assessing according Act, If it was the wish to inefficiencies in municipal laid bare a splendid place would be in a Court, of Appeal. to the have the councils to do so tic this portion of the road has im­ proved considerably. On account of the visit of the King and Queen to Canada the June session will open on May 30. Reorganization of the Huron Co, police took definite shape on Friday when the county council placed three of twenty constables on salary, ask­ ing the attorney-general to suspend all the others. These retained, and their salaries are: Arthur E. Jennings, Goderich, former member of R.C.M.P., at $1,- 000 and $300 for car; -Constable J. Ferguson, Goderich, $1,200 and $300 for car; and Constable John Pease, of Stanley, who will be a part-time officer at $400. Up to this time the fee system has obtained in the county and this was done away with when the recom­ mendation of the police committee comprised of Reeves R. E. Shaddick, cf Hensall; 'L, E. Cardiff and Geo. Armstrong of Hay, was endorsed. The -officers will supply their uniforms, and their insurance left with the police committee. George H. Elliott, of Clinton appointed inspector of the County Home replacing J. M. Govenlock, tired, at a salary of $250, he furnish his own transportation. price not W exceed $50 (hauges in Assessment the as- are Increases anti decreases op present assessment ip the new sessment by the county valuators shown below. Increases—-Ashfield, $178.65; Hay $284.09; Stanley, $273.79; Stephen, $2,595.52; Clinton, $791,61; Goder­ ich $2,999.64; Seaforth, $124.40; Wingham, $825.27; Brasses, $5.46; Hensall, $367.44; Exeter, $920.11. The decreases are: Colborne, 155,- 38; Goderich Twp. $639.71; Grey, $1,529.31; Howick, $1,20'8.52; Hui- lett, $796.55; McKillop, $1,698.66; Morris, $1,337.52; Tuckersmith, $8118.48; Turnberry, $753.78; Us- borne $561.54; E. Wawanosh $188,- 53; W. Wawanosh, $523.13; Blyth, $158.80. sessor for 1389 a snUry of $5Q. John Haye® pound-keeper for the current year. Mr. Jehu Richardson, of Cromarty has disposed of his property and business to Mil f. L. Hamilton* Jack has secured a position in Wincheb- sea. Mr. Henry Cook, of Zurich, late proprietor of the grist mill has pnir* chased the Hensail mill of Mr. Ran.” nie and will take possession at once, Mr their days. Mr forepart of the week. Mr. Collins and. Mr. Robt. Pickard are conducting a general business in Londesboro, , and Mrs. Hugh Ross leave for home in Winnipeg in a few W. Collins was in town the 50 YEARS AGO own was was The resolution sponsored Reeves Gamble and Weir to have an open season fo-r deer in Huron Coun­ ty was thrown out alter some dis­ cussion. Reeve Lamport said the deer are friends of mankind, and one way of overcoming the alleged destruction of trees was to plant and Reeve Ma- wlxiniiey agreed. “We should have more wild life,” he said. The tenders for the gaol supplies of J. 'Calvin Outt, for groceries; D. O'Brien for meat and E. V. Cleve­ land for bread, were accepted. Ross Johnston, of Zurich, was re­ appointed corn borer inspector at i Motions Dorrance-Leiper: That the clerk write a letter of sympathy to the family of the late John Dodds, for­ mer Reeve of Mc'Killop. Carried. Scott-Passmore; That the Agricul­ tural Committee consider the pos­ sibility of taking some defnite action at this session, in regard to some plan of reforestation for the county of Huron and bring in a report to council as soon as possible.—Agri­ cultural committee. Council endorsed resolutions ‘ ex­ pressing sympathy with C. C. Lee, of Goderich, former member of the County Council, in the sudden pass­ ing of Only $115 More If the report on Goderich town made by the valuators in 1927 had not been interfered with, Goderich would only pay $145 more by our report, Mr. Mogg said. Mr. Mogg said they traveled 22,- ooo miles, Townships rolls, he said, were not drawn up according to the Act. “You would be surprised to know the number of farmers who- would not like to leave Huron Caunty,” de­ clared Mr, Quinlan, as he spoke of his consultations with farmers re­ garding the value of tixeir properties Deputy-reeve Brown of Goderch ask­ ed if Mogg and Quinlan come before the town council and the latter was able to show them that they had ex­ ceeded the 100 per cent, valuation, would they be prepared to modify their valuation. Mr. Quinlan: “You have received our final report.” Laid Over Until June re- to his wife on Thursday. county from 4 Friday assessment will be lo- xnills to 3.25 mills if adopted,” said H. G. coun ty The wered the report is Mogg, of Mogg & Quinlan, evaluators, when he addressed Huron County Council on Friday afternoon. The grand total of their assessment is $54,258,666, in round figures nearly $10,000,000 more than the The report was finally laid 'over to the June session on motion of Reeves Trewartha and Hetherington. A recommendation was sent down to the 19 40 Council that an effort be made to have the 1940 Plowing Match in Huron; and also that $2,- 000 be set aside for that purpose. Resolutions of appreciation were voted to the Lions Clubs of Huron County for their work fox- crippled children. The usual grants to librar­ ies. were authorized. Endorsation was given the recom­ mendation of the Good Roads Com­ mittee’'for the building of new cul­ verts on the Lochalsh sideroad, and tO' improvements on the road west of Crediton because of the heavy traf- January 29th, 1889 Mr. R. Eacrett and family have returned to* Exeter to reside. Eacrett will take a position in the Verity Agl. Works as painter. Previous to> Mr. George Mace giv­ ing up his charge in connection with the Carling Brewing Co., in Ottawa, his friends presented him with a valuable gold watch and chain. There is sleighing and' wood is coming in in large quantities. The ruling prices are; Green wood, $2.50 and dry wood $2.75. A system of electric lighting is be­ ing devised and whereby private lights can be supplied at $30 per yeai1 and the cost to the town for ! street lights will be practically notlx- ’ ing. I I 1I 1 Mr. the great age of Disapprove Sunday Change A resolution was passed unani­ mously disapproving of any change in the Lord’s Day Act, regarding re­ strictions being removed in Sunday observance. In answer to an equiry from Reeve Keyes as to the duties of the airport committee, Clerk J. M. Roberts said j that if the airport is conducted under j 7. the name of a municipality rather' than an individual, more recogniz­ ance is taken of it. Reeve Brown said that this was an opportunity brought to the coun­ ty without effort and he felt it was a good thing. Reeve Sanders thought it'would give prestige if the county endorsed the undertaking. “It has the whole-hearted sup­ port of our municipality," declared Reeve Roland Grain, of Turnberry. Reeve E. Watson, chairman of the education committee, will represent the council at the O.E.A. convention. Warden Turner and Reeve Wilmot Haacke opposed a motion that re­ forestation be laid over, and discuss­ ed at a meeting in Clinton in March; and a motion brought in by Reeves Brown and Lamport, that a resolu­ tion be forwarded to the Department of Lands and Forests that the act concerning reforestation be amended to. provide that, at the discretion of the department, 100-a.cre blocks in each township may be reforested un- dex1 government supervision. Council also endorsed a motion that the County Council grant 50 pei1 cent, of he purchase price of one acre for reforestation to any school Section in the county, the county, the Messrs. Samwell & Pickard, one of the oldest business houses in Exeter have dissolved partnership. Mr. Sam- well retiring. Their names are known far and wife, being extensive general merchants. In the Exeter Council minutes it was moved by T. B. Carling and sec­ onded by T. H. McCallum that the tender of Mr. John Hayes for the weigh scales for the current year be accepted, it being the highest $40-37 Mr. Jas. Creech was appointed Con­ stable at a salary of $325.00 per an­ num. Jas. Beer was appointed as- Suffer No Longer from Headaches It is hard to struggle along with a head that aches and pains all the time. In nine cases out of ten persistent headaches are caused by some de rangement of the stomach, liver or bowels. Burdock Blood Bitters removes the cause of headache by regulating the digestive and biliary organs, corrects acidity, regulates the con­ stipated bowels, tones up the liver, and promotes a perfect circulation of pure blood to all portions of the body. Get rid of your headaches by taking B.B.B. The T, Milburn Oo., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. J Eacrett property been sold by Mr. Chas. E. Tuekey and family cn Tuesday from London Tp, farm they recently purchased Prior to their 25 YEARS AGO February Gtli, 1911 January 29th was a great day for the Temperance forces in Huron Co. The majority for the Canada Tem­ perance o-r Scott Act being oyer 2r 600. There passed away at his home, Huron street, on Wednesday, Mr. Mark Makins, Exeter's oldest resident he having attained 102 years. The late George cn Main street has Beavers to Mr. Samuel Ross, of Saskatoon, who intends making it into an up-to-date residence. Roy Webber, son of the late John Webber, who has been sick about a week with appendicitis was epex’ated on at the home of Mr. John North- cott. Mr. moved to the ■from Mr. John Welsh, departure from their old home about 200 neighbors and friends gathered to spend a social evening, in the course of which Mr. and Mrs. Tuck- ey wei’e presented with a gold watch and chain each. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Beatty, of Carlyle, Sask., spent a few days last week with the latter’s sistex’ Mrs. T. C. McLeod. Mrs. Jas. Gould, of Hay, on Saturday evening from the West where he spent with his son 'Clayton. Mrs. Allen McLean, who. visiting with her parents Mrs. Fred Luxton for the months returned to hei’ Fillmore, Sask., on Friday last. Her ■ sister Mrs. Clara Luxton accompan­ ied hei’ ’as far as London where she ’will visit foi* two weeks. Mr. A. Marchand', who- has been conducting a jewellery store here in connection with the Bell Telephone Office, has disposed of the same to Messrs. Lawson and Trick, of Cred- iton, who take possession this week. We understand Miss Treble will be retained to have charge of phone business which she ciexxtly performed for some returned a trip to a month has been Mr. and past two home in the tele- lias effi- time. J 15 YEARS AGO February 7, 192-1 TO BE GIVEN AWAY Subscribers of the Times-Advocate FIRST PRIZE $5.00 FIVE PRIZES OF $2.00 EACH TEN PRIZES OF $1.00 EACH W?.’ were and Exe- held These prizes will be given to subscribers of the Times-Advocate who pay their subscriptions before February S 18th. Coupons will be given for each years’ subscription. On February 18 a draw will be made and the holder of the first number drawn will be given a prize of $5.00. The next five will receive $2.00 each. The following || ten will receive $1.00 each. Only one prize to a subscriber. S While drawing ice at the river on Friday Mr, R. E. Davis’ horses went through to a depth that their heads only were visible. On Monday evening a debate was held in the Thames Road Farmers' Club rooms. The subject was “Re­ solved A Country Depends More for Its Advancement on the Natural Re­ sources than Upon the People.” The affirmative side was won by J. A. Christie and Russell Ratcliffe and the negative taken by E. Pym and Horace Delbridge. The judges John Allison, Edgar Monteith Jos. Kernick. On Friday morning last the ter Agricultural Short Course their weekly meeting of the Literary Society. The subject for debate was “Resolved that a farmer with 100 acres of good land and $1,000 worth of stock and implements is in a bet­ ter financial position than a city man with a $2,000 salary.” The affirm­ ative side lost being represented by Anna Jeffery and Garnet Johns and the negative by Verna Coates and Russell Ratcliffe. The judges were Miss F. iHuntei’, Horace Delbrid'ge and Miss L. Harding. The Municipal election held in the Townshp of Stephen to elect one councillor took place on Tuesday when Mr. Reuben Goetz was elected. The following list of salaries are paid by the Huron County Council. Warden $100; Treasurer $1650; Clerk $1600; County Crown Attor­ ney $1100; County Engineer $2800; and $200 far County Roads; Jailer $800; matron of jail $225; Manager County Home $600; Matron County Home $400; County Councillors $5 each way per day ’and 10c. a mile one travelled. TWILIGHT a-smokin’,Jes’ An* a-dreaminig*. An’ a-thinkin of you, dear; Jes’ a-longin’, An' a-wonderin’, An’ a-wishin’ you were here. Subscription $2.00 a year 3 Years for $5.00 if paid in advance We club with all papers and magazines Jes’a-watchin’ Lonesome shudders Gross the empty hearthstones fall; a-smokin’, An' n-dreamin’, An’ a-lovin* you, that’s all!’ —Forrest. Maben Kelp