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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1936-04-09, Page 1-■ I $2.00-PER YEAR IN ADVANCE; $2.50 OTHERWISE Neariris Ceritury Mark Removed Ry Death Mr. RaJ^li Nixon For M°re : Than' Four Score Years A Resident Of Ashfield, Passed Away On The Eve Of His 96tti Birthday. Death intervened, on. Saturday arid Mr. Ralph Nixon failed by one day to reach his 96th birthday. The birthday cake was baked and all was in readihess for the morrow, when this venerable Ashfield resident would have quietly. observed , this rare occasion; surrounded by mem bers of his family. Mr. Ni^on was the son of the late John and Jane Nixon. He was born in Couhty" Tyrone, Ireland, on April 5th, 1840 and when a lad of 11 years of age, crime with his. parents to Concession 10, Ashfield, where they took. up a bush farm within a “stone’s throw” of the present Hac kett Church. This farm is one of a series of farms in that community which have passed down from father to son, since they were taken up by the first settlers in the district. Thus for 85 years Mr. Nixon has been a Continuous resident of that Community, where he was held > in high esteem, as. the largely attended funeral service evidenced.. Mr. Nixbri ^■hn^^rtriihed^his~^Cflties^6-a^fe^- markrible degree, considering his age and Was in his usual health up until his death on Saturday, when he peacefully slept away. His passing was a distinct shock to his family and friends. He attained to within 8 years of his father’s ^age, “who lived 1 to be . 104. Mr. Nixon was married 69 years ago to Miss Isabella Isaac of Coll- i rig wood, who predeceased her hus band by two years and two weeks; The funeral service was held in Hackett Church on Tuesday after noon, conducted by Rev. W. J. Pat tun, Interment' was in Greenhill cem etery, the pallbearers being, Albert Alton, Jas. R. Hackett, Wilson Ir win, Roy Alton, John Campbell and Mr. Scott' of Purple Grove. ■4 Mr Nixon is survived by five dau ghters, Mrs. Jas. Stothers of White Fox; Mrs. Nelson Albertson^ Regina; Mrs. Harry Brunt, Winnipeg; Mrs. Victor Whitley, Crewe; Mrs. John Emerson,. Kinlough arid four sons, William, and George of Saskatchew an and Ralph and Isaac on the home farm../ “TOP HAT” COMES TO LYCEUM THEATRE DENTAL DR. J. E. LITTLE Deattot ■■■ X-RAY SERVICE Office In The Johnston Block ' Telephone No. > ART McCARTNEY —teacher Of Violin, Banjo and Guitar. Special instruction for children and begin ners. Commence at once. FOR RENT~6-room brick house. Appjy to Laura K. Archer/Lucknow. FOR SALE-—Red Clover Seed.— Apply to Richard Richards, R. 3, Lucknow. FARM, FOR SALE OR RENT— Apply to Peter MacKinnon/ R. 6, Lucknow.______' .. •. „ ■ FOR SALE—-Child’s sidewalk bic ycle. Apply to Mrs. , Whaley, at Bank of Montreal. , WORK WANTED — by married man, any kind, farming experience, reference.—Apply^ at Sentinel Office. FOR SALE—Good clean timothy seed. Price r^sbnable;—-Walter Alton, 67-r-15, Dungannon. FOR SALE—Seed Peas, $1.00 pel bushel. — Wm. E. Andrew, R. 7, Lucknow. ’Phone Dungannon 77-r-3. FOR SALE—White Sewing Mach? ine in splendid condition. A real bar gain. Can be seen and operated.— Apply at The 'Sentinel Office. FOR SALEJr-Quantity of Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover, also 3 Bronze Turkey Hens.—Charlie Martin, R. L Lucknow. . PLEASE RETURN—A light hat was lost at the dance ih Lucknow, Friday °e vening. Please return to the^ Sentinel Office^ where a proper exchange can be made. .■ ■ ' FOR SALE—Barn 4O'x25'; stable attached 21'xl5%'; also 1 lot in strawberries and raspberries; one lot plowed ready for garden;, wagon; set sleighs and a Ford, Coupe Apply at Sentinel Office. AUCTION SALE—of farm stock (including 80 sheep and lambs) and implements,; at South Durham Road, Tuesday, April 14th. —Matt. Gaynor, Auc. William Brown, Prop. AUCTION SALE^of farm stock and implements, concession 4, Kin loss, east of Langside, on Tuesday, April 21st. No reserve, as farm has been leased. Matt. Gaynor, j *Auc. Alex Cameron, 'Prop.. FARM FOR BALE OR RENT East half of Lot 7, Concision Seven, Eastern Division, Township of Ashfield, containing ' 100v acres.— Apply, Miss Ida McQuoid," White- chiurch, Ont. s HORSES FOR SALE—One Bay Mare, 8-years old and 1 Black Geld ing, 6 years old. Both weigh 1600 pounds dr over and both are sound and right. Will be sold single of, as a team. — W. J. Foran,' R. 2, t .ucknow, , Gdod Rawleigh Route now open near you. Industrious men can earn better than average income. Com plete line <rf household' necessities established 46 years. Permanent. No investment or experience needed. Write us today. Rawleigh, Dept. ML-271-Q-D, Montreal, Canada. LUCKNOW, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL 9 th, 1936 SINGLE COPIES 5 CENTS PASSES ANOTHER MILESTONE Another year has rolled around for. Mrs Ahn Farrish, a beloved Luc- know lady, who on Saturday ob served her 83rd birthday. She spent the day with her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Horne, who had a request number broadcast over CKNX in honor*, of her mother. Mrs. Farrish is not a lover of the radio, for she “lean no’ stand nevertheless she thrilled by , the nlayed for her $900 O£Tax Arrears , Returned To County Ontario Hydro Regulations To Be Observed In Collection^ Hydro Ar- rears-^-Relief Ends^Xnd Payments Of Some $70.00 Clean U p' Out standing Accounts. . THIS WEEK-END SPECIALS that thing”. hut would, no doubt be number especially K SUBSCRIPTION ARREARS During the past week, there has been a number who have paid, either in whole or in part, their subscrip tion indebtedness to this office. Others have acknowledged the ac count arid made arrangement for pay ment, all of which we much' appre- ejate. On the other hand, there are many that, have not been heard from. We afe Well aware that in many cases i an account cannot be, paid at f, moment’s notice, but we trust that those who have not taken any action yet regarding their subscription- ar rears will do so very shortly. In stallment payments are quite accept table. —New Table-—Oilcloths- and- Table,” Linens, Towellings, etc. — THE MARKET STORE. With motor roads again in excel lent shape, Lucknow theatre goers will no doubt be anxious to see “Top Hat”,; which is running at the Lyceum Theatre this week-end. Fred Astaire and Ginger. Rodgers star in this musical comedy. Shows at the Lyceum will be advertised weekly, in The Sentinel from now now on, and particulars qf this .week’s - special appear elsewhere this ; issue. . . ‘ \ MISS HAZEL | GEDDES will be at Miss Ctilbert’s, on Wednesday, April 15th TO DO- PERMANENT WAVING Prices: $3.50; 5.00; School girls $2;50 ■ ’Phone 13-W for appointments in AUCTION SALEr-Of household effects, at the home of the late Mr. Samuel Leach, Lucknow, on Satur day afternoon, April 18th, at 2 ofclock. The property will also be offered for sale. — Miss Margaret Pickering, Executrix; Well. Hand-. erson, Auc. ■ . FOR SALE—Coal Heater; Kitehen Stove, burns coal or wood; .Victrola; Brass , bed, springe arid, mattress; Wooden bed, springs and mattress; Couch; Kitchen extension table; Cup board; Chairs; Carpet sweeper; Lawn mower; Small Rugs; Curtains; Win dow Screens.—At Mre. W. Hornell’a, Rote Avenue, opposite G. H. Smith’s residence. 2 > I .......... ................. ; , ,, ........t ‘ DANCE The annual Easter holiday dahce in Paramount Hall, Friday, April 17th. Snappy music. by Hogan’s 6- pieice orchestra. Admission, Gents 25c; . Ladies IQc, including tax. Ev erybody welcome. BOWLERS ATTENTION The annual meeting bf the Luck now Bowing Club will be held in the Council room of the Town Hall, Thursday, April 9th (to-night) at to BAKING SALE The Ladies Aid of South KinloSs are holding their semi-annual sale oL Home-made baking in the’Orange Hall on Saturday, April 11th, at 2 p.m. Visit our "Tea Room”* EASTER DANCE Remember the Easter Monday Dance in the Town Hall, Lucknow, April 13 th, under Fire Co. auspices. Ray MacKenzie’s orchestra. Thursday, April 9th (to-night) 8 o’clock. Members are - requested be present. > " > * EASTER THANKOFFERING The Easter Thankoffering meet ing of the W.M.S. of the Presbyter ian Church will-be held next Thurs day' afternoon,. April 16th, at 3 o’clock. Mrs. D. J. Lane of Goderich will be the guest speaker. PLAY AND DANCE | ? " ; The Dramatie Club will, present a screaming 3-act f arce.“The Antics of Andrew,” in Lochalsh Hall, on Wednesday, April 15th; A dance will follow the play. Music By MacKen- zie's orchestra., Adults 35 c; children 15c, including both ’play and Don’t miss this big night. danc0. Prominent In Women’s Work FormerLucknowite Die* Mrs. Charles Coulter, Formerly Gladys Holmes, Died In Port Ar thur : After Lengthy Illness—Aged Father Among Those Surviving The following obituary has refer ence to a former Lucknow girl, Miss- Gladys Holmes, , daughter of Mr. Wm. Holmes and the late Mrs. Hol mes, their old Lucknow home being the residence, now owned by Mrs. James Altoq. Mr. Holmes, who is well passed 90 years of age and ir frail health, is one of the survivers so sadly bereaved by this death. Prominent in sorority, church and other women’s organizations in. P.ort Arthur for many years, Mrs. Gladys Coulter, 53, wife of Charles W. Coul ter, died ,at 9.45 last Tuesday even ing in hospital after a prolonged ill ness. Mrs. Coulter had been in fail ing health for about a year and was taken to the hospital for medical treatment one week ago. 1 An" operation was found necessary, but was delayed until' Monday night pending the arrival at Port Arthur of her I sister, Miss Irene Holmes, from Salt Lake City. Mrs. Coulter failed to rally after the operation. Mrs. Coulter was a native of Luc know, Orit«, where she spent her girl hood days, going to Port Arthur with her husband'twenty years ago^ Since that’ time she had been promin ent in work* among women and was an ardent member of St. George’s Church? At the time of her death she was president of the Pofrt Arthur Wo men’s Liberal Association and waa past president of the General Hos pital Ladies’Aidi. She-was also past vice-pres. of the Diocesan Women’s Auxiliary, a member of gt. George’s Women’s. Guild and wictive on the Sunday School teaching staff of that church. In club work she had also < distin guished herself,-having held the post of Past Worthy Matron of Argyle Chapter, Number Teri, Order of the Eastern Star, and She was aiso a member of Amity Chapter of the Eastern Star. She ,.is survived by her husband, one son, Welland at hoftie; two daugh ters, Alicia, attending Trinity Col lege at Toronto; and Jane, a stu dent at, the Port Arthur Collegiate Institute; a niece,. Charlotte Coulter, is a nurse-in-training at St. Jose ph’s Hospital; her father, . William S.. Holmes; of Port Arthur; two bro thers, Harry V. Holmes of Gorie, Ont.; and W. T. Holmes of Detroit, Mich.;'one sister; Miss-Irene Holmes superintendent . of nurses at St. Mark’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah. ■ ■ , " ' it., . The. funeral was held Friday morn- ■inff.lat. 10.15 from -the funeral chapel 21 North Court Street, to St. Gene’s Anglican Church, Wherq ■. services^ were conducted by Rev. Father 'L. I. Greene. Burial wds in Riverside cemetery. Tax arrears, hydro arrears/a clean -up of relief accounts and the ap-^ pointment of a village constable, were main matters of business at the April0 meeting of the Village Council on Tuesday evening with all members present. Relief ceased the first of the month and March accounts and other out standing relief accounts; were pass ed, 'totalling some $70;00. Of this amount $7.00 was for transients’ meals, and $12.39 was the villages share of February and March. re lief allowances for a recent resident and for which this, municipality was liable. $10.00 was for, 2 months rent and the balance \$42.39 covered sup plies, chiefly groceries, $35.90 of which were received in March. Ac- idunts totalling $9.18 were held over. . Constable R. J. Moore was re appointed village constable for a •Period; of three months, at the same salary; In discussing the possibility of the village getting along with .an -officer of the law, Councillor . Bush- ^il~wKs^f-^eJ"^^riiw^hat7-“We- shouldn’t be without one a day”. , Tax arrears came up next. and Council carried but their intention of i returning back taxes to the County, which if remain unpaid in the course of three years, result in thepropef- ty - being sold. Returns made the County treasurer totalled $874.54 and effect some 15 ratepayers. Tax I a^ rears as far back as 1931 are in cluded in thelot, and iri' taking ac tion, Council pursue, a course that they felt should have peen adopted previous to this year. 1934 arrears, totalling, about $1000 were returned last year by the Collector. Hydro arrears was the next grie vous problem that confronted Coun cil, which total $422> Ontario Hydro Commission regulations will be ob served in; the ,future to collect hydro arrears^ ,without discrim ination. That is, ; domestic or commercial users in arrears two bill ings Will receive a “shut-off” notice., and action will be carried out af7 tef ten days if payments not made. Some 21 hydro users are effected immediately by this ^ruling, and will teceive notices this week. ' FORMER IMPLEMENT AGENT PASSED AWAY AT GODERICH Thomas Young, Local Massey-Harris Agent. More Than Forty Years 1 Ago, Died At The Age Of 76 Years Mr. Thomas Young, an implement dealer in Lucknow some ‘fpjiy years ago and more, died recently in Gode rich at the age of 76 years. . Mr Young' Was a Massey-Harris dealer, while in Lueknow and at one timp occupied a shop where Sil ver wood? shop is, now located and where h» was burned out. Mr. Young was born and married in Goderich Township, and after re siding here for several years, 'moved to Walkerton and later to the West, returning several years ago to Gode rich. Surviving are hjs wife, two< sons, Ross E. Young of North Bay an<j Harold C. Young of Kitchener arid one daughter (Gladys) Mrs. H.. H Schumacher of Buffalo. 4 young daughter, Laverne, died at Red Deer. Alta., in early womanhood. Triterment was made in Maitland '’emStery, Goderich. Mr. Young was a grandfather of the infant1 son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young, which was buried in Maitland cemetery on Monday of last week, dr hist the dav nreviovs to bls grandfather’s death FLOWERS FOR EASTER Lilies, Cineraries, Calceolaria, Be gonias, Roses, Daffodils, Tulips. Carnations, Snapdragons, Sweetpeas, etc. Choice blooms at ..reasonable prices. — SOLOMON’S GREEN HOUSE, ’Phone 88, Lucknow. New Spring Undergarments for every member of the family —■ THE I*MARKET STORE. Dr. at his He" is dental NOTICE Newton has opened an residence; on Havelock St.' prepared to do all . regular work. Office fully eautoped. . J. .< office For Good Friday 4 Saturday : Phone in your orders early lor Saturday Supply ' i O1SO • • CHOICE LAYER-CAKES, DATE SQUARES, PIES, AND A LARGE VARIETY OF TARTS, COOKIES, ECT. CHOCOLATE DATE CAKES, DOUGHNUT^/ HOLLY M A N *S QUALITY BAK4RY Phone 36 Lucknow Insurance It is better to insure BEFORE the accident Reasonable Rates on all risks afforded by Policies issued by 4 I Insurance Agency Luckncw Kingsbridge Farmer Meets Instant 4 Death In Crash Hear Here Saturday John J.' Dean Of kihgsbridge, Vic-' Of Accident Early Saturday Even ing When Car Driven By Wallace Black Demolished His Buggy And ■ Fatally Injured ■: The Horae—Mot orist Uninjured As Car Remained On Road. THE DIFFICULT OF KNOWING It .'is, we suppose, natural for ■parents to believe their children have no eye defects. Most de fects are noticeable, but not those of the eyes. THEY exist in countless cases, and are im possible tri. detect by any means, other than by the proper instru ments in the hands of a skilled, practitioner. ' ARMSTRONG’S Eyesight Service INQUEST ON SATURDAY Swift death overtook John Joseph Dean, 65ryearmold Kingsbridge far mer, when a car driven by Wallace Black, swept into the back of his buggy early Saturday-evening, shat tering it, and it is believed, instantly, killing the lone occupant. The horse died from injuries- nearly " an hour ■ 1 later. Mr. Dean, a bachelor, living ' with his sister on the farm adjoining Kingsbridge Chqrch, was travelling westward, ‘ homeward found from Lucknow. Mr. Black, art ■ Imperial Oil truck driver of Goderich and form erly of Lucknow, motoring in the same direction,. overtook the buggy at Mr. James MacDonald’s farm, five miles west, between 7.30 and 8 o’block. In the crash, the buggy was demolished, except for the gearing that was firmly entangled in the front of the damaged car. The horse and driver were carried to a point opposite Mr. MacDonald's laneway The horse was lying in the north ditch and Mr, Dean nearby on ithe south shoulder of the roadway. Death was, instantaneous it was' believed by .those first at4 the scene of the grim tragedy, which included Mr- Black, Mr. James MacDonald,. and Mr. R. Grant, and his daughter Iso- bel, who were^ approaching from the western their car on their way to Lucknow. The victim had suffered a major head and neck injury and 5Vas lying in a “pool of blood”. With the exception of one small mark, there were no external injuries apparent on the horse, ,which could' move Us -front legs, while the hind legs were ; ^rtt of this week, so, that Spring powerless, leading to the belief that it ‘still remained, “around the comer”/ j A 4^-inch snowfall on Friday tan the total fall for the winter in this, community close! to the 12-foof mark, or 11 feet 8A4 inches, accord ing to. official figures. Of this amount slightly more ‘than two-thirds’ of the “Beriutiful” fell in December January; when a little more four feet was recorded during month. Saturday morning brought a April temperature, When during the night the mercqry zoomed to 8 de grees above zero, which approached a near record low temperature for this spring month. Official reccrda- Show that it was coldeTr" in April' on only one occasicn. when the thermo meter registered 5 above. Spring .work has been delayed by the weather and seeding, it appears, will tie considerable later than last yeah'. HERBERT LOVETT SELLS OUT, GOES TO ATWOOD ? Ill health has forced Herbert Lov ett, a hard working Kinloss farmer, to give up farming and last week he held a clearing auction sale, at which ! he disposed of his stock, farm equipment and household furniture, with very satisfactory prices, se cured by Auctioneer Wellington Henderson. / Mr. Lovett) plans to go to Atwood to make his home for a time with his sister, Mrs.' Adam Dahmer and Mr. Dahmer. 'Mr. Dahmer is well known in the community, having one time been employed . by Mr/ Peter McNay. Kinloss friends regret the departure of Mr. .Lovett. <■ /.llfl . ■ ...... . - ' '■ !!■ . Winter Weather Replace* Traditional, April Sheerer* 4^- Inch Snowfall On Friday Chas ed Season’s Total To Near The 12 Foot Mark—Low Temperataro Early Saturday Reached Near Record For April The Weatherman seems to have pulled the season’s prize April fool joke, for he ushered in the month with a blast of winter weather that is in direct contrast to those tradi tional April showers. And more than that he dragged the joke over to the suffered a broken back. % Jury Impanelled Constable R. J. Moore was called and is handling the case. He ihfohn- ed Provincial Constable McClevjs of the tragedy and then proceeded' to notify Coroner ,Dr. John Ferguso^ of Kincardine, to which town he had,. the body removed. T“ was made and no charge laid. Constable Moore later impanelled a jury of seven farmers in this vicinity, residing on the Bruce sjde of the boundary. They viewed the body on Monday, after Which Di*. D. R. Finlayson of Ripley and br. Mac Leod of Kincardine; performed a nost mortem, before the body ,. was released for burial. Inquest Saturday In Kincardine The inquest has been set for ten (Continued on Page 5) Nd arrest ■w y *■ and than * each rare