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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Signal, 1911-9-28, Page 5LOCAL TOPICS. women's MOWS MSL•Tb. megeber et the (iodaricb omnia the ms's Lsllkote will he bold at Mee hese 1 Mrs. Swenson. t�he oto iy�omptl sty 5th, o clock. The member's alai trials are cordially invited to attest. Coos. Jubilate et ellintow, The 0o=tereshod er �- (1nD at 8Mm!'� three womMr -sleet filch- f elltie- W mummy of tee werpe � � parts of the totality. Joke of Clinton. acted se mean ere tiof cora monies, and apeshos and Howtp•n. y t Messed Kerner. David the victors n r. _ ion, of ('Baton.•nl arge Rev. Jos. of um . Geo.S��' of set ebefrom were pre lime. and had a glorious Another New Industry. The Spanish River Lumber Co. is the latest industry to esaamerime busi- new in Goderioh tt4Md a lum- ber card on the ninth de et the har- bor last week, the wilataitse Katandin bringing in a Mpie 1 110111000 feet of white pine. lhia 7 operates n milia at Span1104 `• and cute in the neighborhood of Eft million feet of lumber per year. They have ,commenced to enlarge their territory iu wbicb to do business and will open Another yard at Sarnia. The man- ager of these branches is Mr. H. Turn- ertiebull, whose headquaters will beat Ber- nie. . The company purpose le trade flrt there busioeeas to the wholesale w in car Iota. The amount of lumber con - erased by the industries of Goderich assures a steady increase in their busi- ness. Where Can Fertilizer de Got ? The court house park is to receive • is fall. This announcement wasmaof fertiliser de f T toThe Sig- nal a few days ago by Councillor Kelly. chairmen of thecommittee of the town council. Sparks n far. however. tbe effort• of the committee to pro- cure the right article have not feet with succeed. Any person wbo can .uppe- tbe necessary information N ould be doing the committee • favor by notifying ['hid of Police Poetle- thwaite or Sergeant Moore. The con- crete curbing whieh has been erected to encircle the gena plots around the court house building will, it is hoped. tend to improve the appearance of the park when all the pleas for its im- pr„ ement are worked out. Tax Rats struck. Tee tax rate for 1911 for the town of Goderich bas been axed at 264 mills This was the decision of the town council at a special meeting bold on Tuesday evening. called for this parr Othis rate is one and a -half mule ber than the rate which has been levied for several years past. fifty Yaw Wedded. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kamp, of • parrots of H. E. Kemp, of �aoei orated recently the neiversityof their weddleg Mr. and Mrs. Kemp were . cured in the Anglican cburcb, Ttceburst, Kent, Sagfand. on September let, 1861. Terssty-three years ego last May they par to Canada and until about six �aaq ago, when the moved to Lon- io•, obey were highly respected citi- 1MM d Clinton. Their tamrly consisted of seven sons. six of whom are living and who were premed at the golden wadding aanivers. y They are: Henry, of Goderich ; William. of Strat- ford:Thomas, Alpert and George, of London, and Samuel. of Clinton. THE SIGNAL : GODERIOHa ONTARIO land Herbert Smith arid Albert. Alex. satisfactory. Thus terminated a very and Harry Knesbew. eo$oyable evening. The regular meet iinogg of !avenues smoky std pee se tbe eaurchea. Carne, Bons of BooNaod, will bs held llsy" was fittingly oh is Friday evening. A lull attstldanae served in Kos,' z cheh last Sund is requested. served the morning service Rev. (leo. E. Ross delivered • discourse on 'Senning ARatast the Mild." in which the par- rots end guardians of the young were treated to rose plain talk oontainiug good. solid advice. In the afternoon the Sunday school assembled in the main auditorium. wbere a bright de- votional service was held. J. P. Hume. principal of the Collegiate In- stitute. gave a *hors but interesting eddems on the su t. •Come unto Me--Cbrist's most ning Word." A special gaily Day program was carried out in North street Methodist Sunday scbuol, commemorating the 100tbaninversary of the deeth of RObert Raikes, the founder at Sunday schools. Rev. A. Brown gave a short address on "Wby Robert Seiko* started "the Sunday school" and ♦. M. Robertson gave a synopsis td Ignites lite and work. The sermon at the evening service was an eulogy of the work of the Sunday scbooL At Victoria strut Methodist church the Sunday school met in the body of the church and heard an intensely in- teresting address by Rev. Geo. Mc- Kinley,B. D., of Lucknow, on "Praps and Tir Lessons." To add to the in- terest of the address the speaker had different styles of traps as exhibits to impress more vividly upon the young peopie4present the numerous dangers to be guarded against be their dailylife. The children of tat. George's curch Sunday school were treated to a Splendid address by Rev. Mr. Ford. The address was delivered in the ch.trrch auditorium. J. E. Bumbler has purchased lbs Wilson residence, North street. and inteods to occupy it about the 1st of November, removing his family Mee from Camlacbi•. Mr. Rambler has secured a very fine property. A demonstration of the um of Moffatt ranges M being made at Hunt's hardware store on HamUtoe street Miss McIntosh 6 in charge and will be hear for the remainder of this weak. These stoves are made by the Moffatt Stove Co. of Weston and intending purchasers are advised to take tbia opportunity of getting ported in the use of these popular ranges. With reference to the advertisement in these columns of the auction sale of household furniture, etc.. to be held at SL George's rectory, North street. on the afternoon of October loth, any- one desirous of seeing the articles for sale, with a view to purchase, either privately or by auction, is requested to rail at the rectory any afternoon between the hours of 2 and 4 o'clock, front October and to day of aide. Pennant Presented. The peeseutatioo ot the pennant to the winning baseball team in the church league series of games played this summer was made in the Y. M. C. A. rooms on Wednertay evening. Over a score et those interested in the different teams in the league were preset After the boys had done justice to very enticing refreshments of hoe cream, cake and several kinds of fruit the formal presentation was made by A. M. Roberteoo to the Pres- byterian team, champions of the league. H. P. Strang received the pennant in the name of the cham- pions, replying in suitable terms This was followed by remarks from A. F. Sturdy, J. Griffin and V. J. Dean. all of whom spoke in favor of continu- ing the organization and eventually forming an athletic aseociatiou. This idea should meet with general ap-' pr.ival and it is hoped that the plan may be so fully developed during the coming winter that next year acpuatic sports, in addition to baseball, basket- ball. football and other athletic events may be the means of making Goderich the centre of attraction in Huron county for manly •porta. Funeral of William Andrews. The funeral of the late William An- drews took place from his late resi- dence. BayfeM road. to Maitland cer- eter' . on Mooday of this week. A large concourse of people gathered at the home to pay their respects to the memory of one who bad bald a high {,lace in the affections of his friends. Rev. Jae Hamilton conducted appro- priate servicer at the house and grave- side. The pallbearer's were Harry Salkeld. John Salkeld, John Beattie, Wm. McWhinney, Michael McEvoy and George Andrews. One son. Hugh, of Winnipeg was borne for the funeral. Other relatives from a dis- tence who were present were Chas Johnston. of Essex. Sod D. Johnston. of `.telt Ste. Marie, brothers of Mrs. Andrewst Mrs. Carter, • sister of the deeeased. and Mrs. McMath. a niece. loth of Buffalo : Mob J. C. McMath, a o,usin. of Clinton. C. P. R. Notes. General Superintendent Oborne ar- rived in town on Monday night on . an c ficial tour of inspection. He left in his private car on Tuesday after - CHURCH NOTES. Service will be held as usual in Vic toric street church next Sunday Everybodywelcome. Rev. Dr. Medd will preac. The regular meeting of the Goderich Mioistertal Association will be held in the vestry of Knox church on Monday. October 2od, et 10 a. in. Rev. Dr. Medd will address the meeting. Climbing the Ladder. By the desire for a higher education at the seats of learning in Toronto and other cities, Goderich loses this week. at least temporarily, sonie of her brightest young people. Mina Augusta McCaw° R. A. Walter and Donald Mclesethlio will enter upon a course at the Faculty of Education. Toronto ; Howard Walter will pursue his studies at the University : J. Archie Tom will take a course at the School of Practical Science : Gordon McNevin will attend the Dental College, and Mise Ella Goldthorpe will take a course at t he Normal School in the Queen City. Miss Jean Tom resttses her studies at the Uni- versity, as does •iso Arthur Boyce. who is taking • combined course in arts and medicine. Reg. Tye has re- turned to his studies at Trinity Col- lege. Among the number who will attend Normal School at Strattord are Misses Retta Clark and Marion Fraser and H. Earl Elliott. Miss Mary Polley is registered at the London Normal School. All of the ahove•named students are graduates of Goderich Collegiate Institute, Thatgond luck may follow them is tbe wishh of their numerous friends. J. F. McNaught, another G. C. I. graduate, purposes going to ledger y. Alta., where be will take the teachers coulee at the Nor- mal school in that city. His frienda all join in wishing him success. noun. A representative d the Dominion Itailway Commission was hire this week procuring data in connection with the request for interewit.ching facilities, to be used when this matter comes before the Commission, prob- ,blv in October. Fourteen certificates have been is- sued to members of the Ambulance Corp. which was organised among the C. P. R. employyees a few months ago. Letter's received from Superin- tendent (iidlow, of the Ambulance Association. speak in words of warm praise of the standing of the Goderich contingent. For competitions trophy has been donated, to be awarded to the team doing the best work In the die inion. Each team to compete will consist of five members and it is expected that at least a dozen teams will enter. The date of the meet has not been an- nounced as yet. The; Goderich team tikety will be A. Baldwin. W. Shipman, J• McCormank, J. W. Steelton and M. C. Moore. We hope to see the local boys land the trOp►y. LOCAL TOPICS IN BRIEF. Rev. Geo. McKinley, of Lucknow, preached in Victoria street church last Sunday. He is a splendid preacher, and his efforts were thoroughly appr dated by the people who heard him. Rev. Geo. E. Ross will occupy the pulpit of Knox chnreh at both services next Sunday. His theme in the morn- ing will be "The New Outlook," and in the evening •'TheTree In the Street." A call has been extended to Rev. W. I. McLean, M. A., of Guthrie, Presby- tery of Sarnia. son of Rev. Dr. Mc- Lean, of Goderich, bythis congrega- tions of Hanover anHampdeu. in the Presbytery of Bruce. Rev: Janes Livingstone, of Mitchell, who had been seriously ill at tbe home of Rev. S. J. Alain, at Windsor, has recovered and returned borne. Mr. Livingstone's illness was due to pto- maine poisoning and eventually ty- phoid fever. The Lord's Table will he spread at. the close of the service in the Baptist church next Sunday morning. Rally Day will be observed in the Sunday Remember that Smithy Art Store. last street. la headquarters for all kinds of fancy- work material. art -npoles. etc. Attractive lines of china. brie -a brat. Octet's. etc. :all stet see ti -.0 targe stock. The new suiting• and overooatint' for fall slid winter are in stook at Pridhamfs and the man who wants to be well dressed .hook' make a point of seeing them. Remember that Pride ham's. north side Severe. is the old -established. reli,ible, tailoring emporium of the town. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE NOTES. The attendance at the Collegiate baa reached 185 and a good spirit of work seems to be possessing' most of the students. The students enjoyed the afternoon of Tuesday last week at the, fair, where Form I. students were making notes descriptive of the different breeds of ducks, geese, pigeons, hens and rabbits, while Form II. were doing the same regarding horses, cattle, Pigs and sheep. This is a part of their science work. The Literary Society of the school has been re -organized with the follow- ing officers : Hon. president, Dr. H. 1. Strang ; president, Miss Agnes Hamilton : first vice-president, Mise May McManus ; retold vice-president. Roy Medd : secretary, Miss Edna Mc - Ewan ; treasurer, John H. Lauder ; editor. D. Nicholson; assistant editor, James McClinton :.eounciltors, Miss Janey Stotbeis. Elmer Robertson William Bisset. Harvey Hallman ; pianist. Miss Lace Elliott. The school in the afternoon at 3 o clock. meetings of the year were begun on All the parents and friends of scholars 1 Friday night as usual with asocial are cordially invited to be present• evening in the nature of a promenade The Lord Bishop of the diocese of • concert, so that the members might Huron has cancelled the appointment I become acquainted with the new stu- of Rev. C. Mills to the parish of Mid -dents. A very pieaaaut evening was dleton, Holmesvilte and Summerhill i spent. The assembly room was sp- end arranged that Rev. Wm. Dunbar propriately decorated with autumn remain in the parish. His Lordship leaves and flowers. A light lunch was has also appointed Rev. C. E. Jeakins, I served from the srymnasium. The of Clinton, to supervise the work ofoors are busy prepaag a program this parish in future.. Im u. for the next regular meeting, W be held the first week in October. Arrangements are bring completed for a vote of the membership of the Presbyterian church on the question ot church union. The Congregation- alists have already voted. about eighty per cent. .having declared in favorof union out of the whole num- ber voting, which was about half the et.tire membership of the denomina- tion. The Methodists ,have not yet finally arranged for the taking ot the vote of their membership. but it is ex- pected that it will be taken in the early part of next year. A service of unusual interest will be held in Knox church next Wedneedey evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. A memorial tablet for the late elev. Jas. A. Anderson was donated recently by the Young People's Society 'tin loving remembrance." A similar tablet also has been given in memory of Rev. Dr. Ure. by the women of Knox church. On Wednesday evening these tablets will be unveiled and an appropiate ser- vice will be held. An historical sketch of the congregation will be read. Dr. Strang will deliver an appreciation of Dr. Ure and his work and Mr. Alex. Saunders will present a tribute to the memory and service of Mr. Anderson. All who are interested are cordially invited to he present. Mise Jessie Foster has joined the postoMce staff. The work of putting in the piping for the new sewer on Bruce street was commented on Wednesday. The West Huron Teacbets' Associa- tion will meet at Exeter on October 12th eel 13th, and that of East Huron at Seefortb r n October 19th and :3) h. Rem ember the annual Thanketiring dinner in Victoria street Methodist church on the evening of Thanksgiving Day. An excellent menu will be pro- vided. Toe. Baechkr has two foundations in for houses on Park street and Kerry Young. of Goderich for a township, has on foundation ready Trafalgar street. No use hiding it. Since the election the Conservatives are up in the air, and the liberals -well, you can guess ; and the place wbere both can meet end be happy again is at the Baptist church on Thursday, October 12th. Be ready for the day. G. R. Troyer. of Hensel), the owner of Miss Alma Mater. the trotting filly which participated in the bores races at the Goderich gsbibitioo, retxndy refused an offer of $2.0110 for her. The offer was made by a borseman from Melandaborte Illinois. Harbor and Marine Notes. The steamer Parks arrived on Mon - da with 500 toes of coal for the Gode- rirh elevator, The steamer Doric unloaded 148,000 bushels of wheat .tad pats at the Gode- rich elevator on Wednesday. The Dosision dovoreses at light- house tender was in port on Wednes- day nn lei way up the lakes. The utmost Ssattii Hero was here last Friday with • cargo of 120.000 bushels of wheat toe the (3oisriob a4e- vwtor. The steamer foots was hose 'rum AM bailee of wheat alai oils 1 � Wdarhh elc- rata.. Tire stammer Serail Hero is ex- pectedy with a ergo oe 1JS,- 000 hs d w►sat set nabr for flog 7�Ths sesame DDesise art fed on roir Pet s Mks three WI/am ter tookabode" Meld Police Postlethwaite is off duty this week on a brief holiday and is deriving eoneiderahle pleasure from asi hunting excursions to dif- Arts d the county. Sergeant Meas is chief In tris absence. *We C McMMk is se duty $t avand, was at shove vd Ad oWiHardware 0o. the ass f ortibi e THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING. WAN: of Dens Miff Rr ass biles. The bee ie imitated. the outside credos and slap of tis pills ars Imitated ad the merle -Dead e Kidney Pills is imiturbd, loYaticns aro dsagensea This eriginel is safe. Dodds Kidney Pilo have a reputation. bolter tore have ease an flay wadi'[ laitata. Se they beds eo ria e.pstad.. d Ddd'e ladssy Ma Da ref ie deceive• 'Hasa is ally ens DODD'S• Dodd'. le Ila airiest D.drs is the gams to he Nes. fel ahem - KIDNEY PILLS Mr. and Mrs. John Challen, East Street, Celebrate a Happy Anniversary. Half a century of wedded life is the experience of a very limited number, so that this week we take especial pleasure in chronicling the fiftieth an- niversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John Challen. who for the past two years have been highly esteemed citizens of (.oderlch. After battling with the world together for this long period. at the age- of seventy and sixty-eight respectively both are hale and hearty and in the enjoyment of a fair measure of health and strength. At the home of the pride, at Boston. Norfolk county. on September 260, 1861, the nuptial knot was tied which made Miss Hannab Eliza Renner the bride of John Challen. The ceremony wee performed by Rev. 13. W. Rogers, Baptist minister of the only church in that place. Since that time Mr. and Mrs. Challen have resided at several different points in Western Ontario. Mr. Cballen'e life has been and is a very active one. He was horn at Totebill, Sussex county, England, in sight of the South 'town hills, on De- cember 3rd. 1840. In the spring of 1859 bis father came to Canada and purchased a farm in Norfolk county. Returning to close up his affairs in the old land he sent out his son, John, and daughter, Mary. and two younger children, to take o•harge of the farm until the arrival of the other members of the family. Two years later the marriage referred to took place. After farming for nioe years Mr. Cballen removed to Brantford. where he engaged in the sale of agricultural implements and the grain business, the first market at Waterford being established by him. When Jas. Ooek- In the vestry of Knox church may be seen an interesting map of the con- gregation, recently designed and ex- ecuted by the pastor. Rev. Geo. E. Raw, and showing the exact location of every Presbyterian family in Gode- rich. The map is 24x36 inches, mounted on a plane wood surface and neatly framed. The streets are dis- tinctly marked and a brass tack in- dicates the residence of each family. As a family moves to mother part or new Presbyterian families tome to town, the Lecke are easily changed or inserted. At a glance the mater and location of PreebyTtenon homes can be seen. The numiZer at present is %butt started manrrfactnringplows Mr. counted at 416 These and the large Chien went with him as his Arlt of individuals not connected ealesmao When the Cockshutt Plow with f with families total about 2,000 Bottle ('o. was organized Mr. Challen was its under the cued Roo: church. For etwt secretary which position he oocu- - storal work the congregation is di- pied for nine spare. Nineteen years 1be 11iMs Smlt11 same inleit week fight eysm Motrin es Tay far the halts =arW. .till air took in testi woodwork As Mobs, Tamer/ promoted • mit tabooed mes. The 'prow Domesa**asr 1 pa ce.b, �Wet We Ism- _14 es 1!e �sw 3 Calls it were received last month for office beep -37 were left unfilled. Dens/tads fur trained help are so great that we can afford to -guarantee a position to every graduate or refund tuition money." If you are anxious to succeed write for our beautiful catalogue today. CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, Toron to. W. I3. Shaw, Principal YOU WILL water THAT NEW SUFI illi ER SUIT made in the very latest style and from the beat quality of goods. You are assured of the hest of satisfaction at HUGH DUNLOP'S 1Vlrl3f STRISET The up-tb-date Tailor e Low Rate Excursions ATARIO NEW SEPTEMBER 3oth From stations in Ontario, Kingston, Madawaska and West To stations on T. and N. O. Railway, Haileybury and North Tickets will be issued at rate of ONE CENT PER MILE EACH WAY Return Limit Oct 10, Mt "COBALT SPECIAL" leaves Toronto 8.3o p. m. daily carryiag through coaches cid d into fifteen districts and an elder is a,stigned tomcat. During the month of October every hewn will be visited be- the eider d the district. An event of unusual interest to the members of the different young people w organizations in Godericb was costbeld in Knox church on Tuesday evening, when over 209 young people were the guests of abs Y. P. 9. C. E. of that cburcb. mAlmus- ical sod literary progra. in r talent from each society took part. was one of the priories! features of the evening's eesstto�eii�eii t. No smell amount of sisoemant was crested by the istrod.atioa of a draw- ling ra-sing motes*, while w.. emitielpsesd Is by $ eeore or more of ihe gatMeint. !hsm was as Mows : Peso 4.s51 Misses fttsrdy sod Owevie =.5. eels, iris. lata fli. f feWdis. sod as A Il. wlleborteae to which bet address - teatd obese relabel& 1. Atied or the lert . .of = i handh o ee .leets. Tie welly ides d the Paolino were .ad sit dm Mama store bat week hy w e. of the lealltry M The thn.r.l of the Isle est. Smith was oewsesook pions Mtl ei.sh Soy. wore horse to their IttA ter ago be removed to Hamilton to en- gage in the manuf.,cture ofroad ma- chinery. When this business was re- moved to Goderich two years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Challen left the Ambitious Cit and since have been resident" of ch. Mee. M. E. Hopkins. wbo, will.er two ehildren.resides with her parents. is the only surviving member of thole family. 'Itis soehr Seery was quietly but t- ti MYsmoratd nn Tuesday • when a number d relatives alai aaa.mbled as the hone os Sri Mewl se parties of the pMen =super. Lamas the einaber dews wars a.. sod Moe, J. ti+sSsi tad"Mr. Wolf, [ill __ , Mr. as/ lira flew. 411, w •os Yawed. Mea A- TI. (of St. Meese, sod Mrs. C. .. id Chlaap Many tdogr+ms a. and kitten of ewfNMsla- Unn were received thrsaebse( the day. true hag ev deeee of the bkiliw toes+ in whisk the wortay ample ass hsI4. N...n s.s ,r.s..also waw rol d. Mr. sei filestie Moeda Wire le salsi.M. COLONIST EXCUISIONS Daily until October 15t1 TO Spokane, Wash. Nelson, s. C. Vanewever, B. C. Westminster, B. Cj Tacoma, Wash. Portland, Ore. San Prancisco, Cal. Los Angeles. CAL Sao Diego. Cal. Mexico City, Mex. pas way second cuss Vers low rate* Full particulars from F.F. Lawrence, Town Agent, or address A. E. Duff. D. P. A.. Toronto. Many Jewellery Designers are busy all the while getting out oew ideas for us. To be sure, they don't work for us alone; but we. In common with all the jeweller. of the better clam, get a where d their output.. Always in our Meek you will find the work of thea• expert designers. You will fid it in rings. brooches, necklet ie lockets. scarf poor. cuff Bata ; h feet all through one stook. This is one renew why we claim to be able to we've yets se well as asy store in ibis meaty. J. S. Davey Jeweller red Optieien South (tide of $gear+. lodsrieb. tuuaosav, tll,,,ttlersssm *, let • IDuo111 PANE OF CANADA astrenueunn (M3 Capital, Rest and Undivided Proata $$,062.flOO Total Arleta over $12,000.000 MAIL YOUR DEPOSnT3 las us, with your Pass -book, cod we will return the book, written up. When you wieb to withdraw Money, mail us the Pass -book, eay bow much you want, mod we will good it to you at once If you are far from a Booking Town you will Bed this service of ours a great convenience. Call and see our tfaieTXr about it. Goderich Branch W. L. HORTON, - Manager 1 wow L.' 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