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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Signal, 1913-9-11, Page 4* hvgnay, flirt. 11. $IS. SIGNAL District News COLBORNE. Te mote, Sept. 9rb- Rev. A. T. Nath spent the week -mi la Toronto. Don't forget the Goderi'h industrial next week. lt'o bigger and better than ever. The Telephoaspu. had a very well attended meeting at Oarlow on Mon- day night. Quite a number of the young people ut Benmiller expect to go to London this week in H. Hill's auto bus. Mr. and Mrs. Baker, of Orion, Mich- igan, have returned heave after a few week: visit witn the latter's sister, Miss Aggie Flick. G. Hebei, of Goderich, has been on the Maitland concession this ween with his cement mixer putting In house foundations for Messrs. M. Uhler and W. B. Foster. Among the successful exhibitors in the poultry department of the C. N. B. we are much pleased to notice the name of E. M. Cunt of Benmiller. He succeeded in winning on ten en- tries seven prizes, two firsts, one second, one third, two fourths and one ditb. Ezra is an enthusiastic young poultryman and we wish him much future eUCrer.. ASHFIELD. TCRBDAY, Sept. 9th. A strru CR PI omega. PA.eeses AWAT.- In his home on lot 8. concession 8, E. D., Ashfield, the late Robert Blake pared peacefully to his reward on Monday, the 25th ulL He bad reached the ripe age of eighty-two years and six months- For some two years he had been in tailing health and for sev- eral months had suffered a great deal. Death was a welcome release. He was bore In Wexford county. Ireland, in the year 1831 and came to this country with his Parents and the rest of the family sixty-five years ago, settling near Port Albert in Ashfield for about three years, when they moved to the ninth concession of the same town- ship. He soon afterwards settled on the farm where be died. to which be brought bis bride. Miss Seven Free - bore. in 1860 and where she died in April, 1877. He was a mart of quiet and unobtrusive character, who was 're- spected be all who knew him and he - loved by • large circle of friends. He was a devoted Christian, a loyal Meth- odist. a faithful steward and a trusted sod beloved clans leader for over thirty years. His home wasaimo/s open to the minister, who regarded him as a brother. He leaves to mourn his loos two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Harper, of Michigan, and Mrs. A. Phillips, of Kinlo.., besides five daughters: Mrs. D. K. Alton and Mr... T. S. Hall. of Ashfield; Mrs. W. H. Johnston, of Kippen ; Mrs. J. L. Thomson, of Nile. earl Mn. Herbert Alton. of West Wawanoeb, and one son. Thomas, on the homestead. Two sons. Albert and Robert, died in childhood. The funer- al, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Durrant, on Wednesday, the'Cith ult., to Green Hill cemetery, was hely attended. His son and five sons-in-law were the pallbearers. Mrs. Cornell gave a luncheon, and. observing that one of the guests bad eaten all her portion of ice cream, sbe said: "My dear Miss Lane. do let me give you some more of the ice cream." "Well. thanks,' said the young wo- man, "I will take some more, ant only just a mouthful, please." "Hilda," said Mee. (Cornell to her maid, "811 Miss Ltoek plate." T. Swarts 'Bus, Livery and flack Stables Mo:.-rRKAL STRErr J CGT ovv THE SQUARE E O Cs 'BUSES MEET ALL TRAINS AND : PASSENGER : BOATS Passengers called for in any part of the town for all trains at G. T. R.. or C. P. R. depots. Prompt service and careful aUen- Unr Livery and Hack service will be found up- tn-date in every respect. Your patronage solicited. T. SWARTS Phone l(r7 Montreal Street —r GOAL Haviogpurchased the busi- nem formerly conducted by F. Barlow Holmes„ we pur- pose dealing in Corel, Wood Lame, Cement Fire Brick, Ete. We will handle Scranton and Lehigh Valley Coal. two liner which are r rognfsed as the best. We wish to give the people of Ooderich and eternity the best serving e- pn Wee, tad shall be grad to hese frees all of Mr. Holesn crostesers and any others who with anything lit our Ham •Alll•,ora Wirt lett with In itWAriin [[[self, scenery to. McDssaglaWallull '!home ale. ss Tag& at O. T. a. NOM wast ZURICH. TUSSDAY, Sept. 9th. Miss Time Johnston will ezblbit at the fair next week an corsage trey with a full-grown orange au it. Judge Holt held division court hero yesterday. There was but one cane on the docket -John Hey vs. Peter Baker -an actino on • promissory nota Defendant bought a borne of plaintiff for $10. He gave to payment his rote and it in caah. Defeodent claimed the burse wee not as represented am* refused to pay the note, because of the uselessness of the animal. It could not work ur eat. The court sustained the validity of the note, however, and gave judgment accordingly. Conrad Fuss, a prosperous farmer, close to the village, among other veee- tablee platted some watermelons last spring. He selected the right spot. The growth was prolific. He cared for them, turned them so the color would he even, covered them with a blanket when he smelled frost in the air. He had over a dozen beauties, which be intended taking to London fair. A big crate was built, lined with soft material to pack them in. and arrange- ments were make tor shipment. He watched there night and day. On Friday morning he make his usual visit to the garden, but to his surprise the big melons were gone. He re- ported the theft to the constable, but se far then is no clue. 0ODERICH TOWNSHIP. SATURDAY, dept. 01.b. The farmers are now busy threshing and the results are very gratifying. Mn, Wm. Sowerby spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mise Mary Davidson, George Ross, McKee Falconer and Harvey Me- Ctuskey are attending the Goderich Collegiate Institute again this year. MONDAY. Sept. 8th. Mn. B. Orr has been quite ill. We are glad to hear she is recovering. Miss Irene Salkeld visited her sister, Miss Mamie, in rorooto last week. Miss Gertie Elliott has returned from a visit among friends in Michi- gan. Mn. William Sieben has returned from a visit with her brother, J. B. Armstrong, of Cobourg. Miss McMath has returned to her school in Toronto, after being delayed a week an aes•mak tit eiakmsira. Last Pride, weal.., a number of young people met together on the beach behind Mr. Salkeld'. farm. All enjoyed the evening thoroughly, a corn -roast adding much to the pleas- ure. Mn. Wm. Fuller and her mother, Mn.. McCulloch, also Mrs. Wm. Sower - by, spent a short time in Toronto dur- ing exhibition week. Another ei.itor to Toronto was George Laithwaite, of Mrtple Leaf farm. WEDoisu. -A quiet but pretty wed- ding teak place at high noon on Wed- nesday, September Srd, at the hums of John Jenkins, Goderich township, his daughter, Miss Frances Mary, be- ing united to William J. Vodden, eon of John Vodden, Hullett township. Rev. Dr. Rutledge officiated- The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and gladioli. Relatives of the bride and groom were present from Goderich, Clinton, Bruoefekl and the surrounding country. After a rump- tuous wedding breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Vedder, left nn the afternoon train from Clinton on a trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls. On their return they will take up housekeeping in this township. TUESDAY, Sept. 9th. Miss Mary Ciuff, daughter of John Clutf, Bayfield line, leaves this week for the West on • two months' Lrip. Miss Nellie Hicks, organist of Mid- dleton's church, was presented one evening recently with a purse of money as a testimonial from the con- gregation. Miss Olive Grey, who has been spending the summer months with her parents pn the 9th concession, returned last week to the hospital at Goderich where she is a nurse in training. Ed. Elliott. atter a visit of several weeks with his brother, Oeorge H. Elliott, left last week to return to Napanee, Indiana. where in company with Albert Jervis be is interested in 175 acres of hemp. Miss Mina -Middleton, daughter of John Middleton, left for the West last week. Elbe will take a position as teacher of music at Moose Jaw. to the departure of Mise Middleton St. James church loser one of its most active members, and she will be greatly misted in the community. DRAM ov W. CANTELON.-After an illness extending over several months, William Oantelon, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mn. George Can- teloo, of the 7th cooeeseion, passed away on Tueday of last week. De- ceased was born at Streetevilk In the year 1847 and at the age of nine years moved with his parents to this town- ship, of which the family were among the earliest metiers. The funeral took place on Thursday afurn000 to Clin- ton oemote'y. A Germain peddler rapped timidly at the kiteben entrance. Mrs. McCarthy, angry at being interrupted in her wanking flung open the door •od glow- e red at him. "Did ymi wish to .re me r she de- n t/laded. in tbreaeot log tones. The peddles. hacked off • few de�s Vein. i did,- SO assured her, with an k grin : "i got my via, 1 hest gee isel tags. WINO$$AM. TveaoaY. Sept.**. On an information laid by Liosw Inspector Mitchell, John Sheeler, proprietor of the Ki Edward betel. was before the magi rate on • cberge of bating his headswn in the her during probibi+ed hours. He pleaded guilty and was lined $10 .ad twists. Wm Howson, proprietor of the Wiogbain grist mill. was taken seriously i11. Dr. Redmond reports him somewhat improved. Mn Richard Anderson, who has been ill for some time, shows no signs of improvement. T. Harry Jones, city engineer, of Brantford. with Mr. Corer, thy fore- man, was hen on Saturday inspecting Use street pavement. The carne of their suit was • complaint that the work was proceeding too slowly by the cot.tractors. Messrs. George and Harry Ardsley. of Winnipeg, with their brother Fred and his wife, of Saskatoon, have been visiting John Ansley, late county commissioner. The Roam/lel district meeting of Wingham district will beheld in the Methodist church ben at 9 o'clock a. w. sn Wednesday, September 17th. Rev. J. W. Hibbert. pastor of the Wieldier!) Methodist church, is chair- man, and Rev. G. W. Eileen, of Gorvw, ie secretary of the district. The annual convention of the Ep- worth Leagues of the Winghaw dis- trict will be held in the Methodist church here on Wednesday and Thursday. September 17th and 18th. An excellentprogram will he given. Speaker. from a distance are Rev. F. Langford. B.A., of Calgary, and Rev. J. F. Knight. M A , B.U., Charing Crass. About 150 delegates are ex- pected from the various Epworth Leagues of the di.trict. eases is maw eaten% to this maim se Ow « , iiitisiA low raw was pet sessistiessegameew sal rust •/bast sal Y • ..a.asea... lost tri ire Is am amllplIs_ EXETER. TUESDAY, Sept. 9t b. The funeral of Thomas Willis, who died at the home of his son, Edward, in Exeter, took place today (Tuesday). Interment was made at Exeter ceme- tery. Mr. Willis had been 'Poorly, but was able to be around aggain, when he took a relapse and pasard away. Mr. Clara, of Grand /lend, the owner of the monkey that btiogs his master many a 5 -cent piece by dodging the balls thrown at him, was up before Magistrate Saunders for cruelty to animals. The monkey was in court as a witness. After looking at the monkey and hearing the evidence, his lordship dismissed the caae. The firm of Ziefiy lc Snell, owners of the town electric light plant, are ata,ut to dissolve partnership. The �apee a the tem tad. read to sign. !liar, Tntfty -wilt purcitare las. Saelrs interest. Mr. Snell is dropping out on condition that the council renew the franchise fur another five years. The South Huron Ministerial As- sociation met in Trivitt Memorial church schoolroom 113 Monday after- noon. A very interesting paper was given by Rev. Selby Jefferson ou "Marriage and Divorce."- An interest- ing discussion followed. The opinion of the association was opposed to any divorce ccurt in Canada that wouli facilitate the granting of divorces. Revs. Collin., Doherty, Bowen, Fletcher. Sharp, Powell, McAllister, Hat le, Yelland, Baker sad Jefferson took part in the discussion. BENMILLER. W iDNEMDAT, Sept. 10th. harvest -home services will be held to Bethel church next Sabbath. Rev. Mr. Davidson will • preach morning and evening Special music is being prepared. Everybody welccme. WEDDING. -The marriage Of Mise Jessie Oke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Oka, and Mr. Allan Walker, of Denver. Colorado, was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents, Riierdale Farm. on Wedoeeday, Sep- tember IOtb,at 11 o'clock a. m. Rev. J. K. Ford, of Godericb, performed the xremony. The bride was given away by her father and was daintily attired in white duchess satin with pearl trim- mingsher only ornament being • pearl necklace, the gift of tbe groom. The happy couple were married standing oc a mat of pink and' white, beneath an arch of piok and white. Tee shower bouquet was of white roses and lilies of the valley The bride wore a travelling snit of blue tweed with white picture bat. Fol- lowing the cerem,oy the guests, to the number of sixty. .sit down to a very etabor.te dinner, at the end of which several toasts were given. Among the many presents was a large mantle clock with bronze ornaments, and pie fork, from her Benmiller friends. After a stray of a few days the happy couple will start for their future home in Deaver, amidst the good wishes of their numerous friends. The wedding much was played by Miss Ella Oke, sister of the bride. The Signal joins with the many friends of the newly married couple in extending congratulations. Huron Old Boys' Picnic. The Huron 01d Boys of Toronto held their Ant picnic at Centre Island a few days ago. They had a good turnout and a most eojovabte time. It was more of an experiment than anything else, but was so successful that it will likely become an annual affair. Married Mee -s Race. IOUyards-Ant, T. W. Scott : second, Charles Stew- art : third, J. Medway. Married Ladies' ace. 50 yards - firm, Mn. Cook : se000d. Mn. Muir bird. Mrs Cockerline. YoungMen's Race, 100 yards -first, Harold Timmins: second, John W bid- dno ; third, Wo Mose. Young ladies' Race, 50 yard. ant, Miss 0. Flood second. Miss ram W gird. Mks OurrelL Boy: Race, fifteen yeah and under -first. Robt. Young : wooed. Eddie Cook : third, Wilbur Timmins. Girls Kaee, fifteen years and ender - Bret. Myrtle Conk : second. (Nays Taniblyn : [bird, Helen Cobbiedick. Ladies' Race. open. 1(8t yards --gess. Miss Tamblyo: second. Mies M Cur rill : third. Mins G (urrell Spoon and Peanut Rana, special - Mrs. C. W Toung Coat Raoe. .per,& - Brame Cocker Use. Boot Race, special - Walser Tim tlttl.la TM etleiai. were Rtert..r, Tom Soda Judges, Hoekl clan 'Jamas OOwiMoke. Fiksei741D.wnusweM GODERICH WJTA Rl O HEART" DISEAS is • mopes= sf aunty Mmesdochastor " 1 yet mark as posemertime aaraatbobawaeel death from Heart Disssse with- out liedteg the kidneys tit emla ult." tie Efdaty f.saoee weic5was drat ea the market, most moans& fel for Hort Disease sad all Kidney Trembles, and meat widely imitated Y Dodd's Kidney Pills . FIPTY-SIX 0USHELS TO THE. ACRE. Yield of Fall Wheat, at R. dle's-How Grosed Was Prepared. A few weeks ago we told of a re- markable field of fall wisest on the farm of Philip Ruodle, Huron road. The crop has just been threshed and the result is • yield of 140 bushels for the two and a -halt acres, which atgnres out at exactly fifty-six bushels to the acre. The grain is (Inc and clear and tests sixty-four pounds to the bushel. The variety is tbe Early Oeuesee Giant. The ground was prepared last year for corn, with a top dressing of six loads of manure to the acre put on with a manure spreader. The corn did not come up and the field was then summer (allowed. and cultivated with • wide -tooth cultivator. The seed used was a year old. Mr. Rundle is to be congratulated upon this practical example of iaun- ilva ferming. NATIONAL 1 FINANCE COMPANY, UNITED Psid-or Capital est Reserve $2.000.000 We invite investors to satisfy themselves regarding our 7% Debentures as to the safety of their prinicipal, the regularity of the interest payments, and as to the ease with whish they can be con- verted into cash. We issue the Debeatnresin three and five year terms. The in- termit, 77., is payable quar- terly. Write for further infor- mation. 10 Adelaide Street East, Toronto. 7 '/ Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Halifax, etc. 7 7�iE COLBORNE STOIeE We Are Now Ready for Fall Trade The markets of two continents have furnisheeus with some of the choicest loom productions that enter into the Fdllttry Goods offerings. Our purchases for this season's trade have all been made and the goods are here holding up beckoning hands, inviting your picking and choosing.. Such a gathering of Dry Goods and all that goes with Dry Goods has never been seen at this store before. We have exhausted every ef- fort to get the best value there is to be had in the newest and most de- pendable goods for prices asked. The Dress Goods section iavitesyoa with a truly magnificent lot of trier fabric. Fraser Bngland, Germany and lest, but not least, Canada all contribute their quota to crake up this are nolle. tion. You will And otany of the newest weaves and latest colorings. Cole in and look them through. If you don't want kr buy make the examination be of use in attakleg your selection tater. Black Dress Goods Quality, and it is the most difficult to get at • reasonable pi ice. Quality in this case means loot- ing. unchangeable color, Arm texture and a fabric that will wear. Plain weaves are high art in black msteriale, and aerges an particularly strong. \Vbiprords and Poplins are also much looked for. Velvets for suits, deferrer and skirts ars very desirable Roods both in blacks and colors, in plain Brocades, Bedford Cords and Cords. We are showing s very choles selection ,,, theta and at prices from tN neat* to $l.50. Width. foam 28 W 27 inch*.. Silks It is not neoespry to say very much about them, particular) thealliaeh width which we a, f- altering at from 1� to 11.01 In black and leading colon. They are well known and have been large- ly wanted during the last six months, Our stock is wed asoeted and values right. Rugs to Tapestry. Bru*selette and Velvet make that w. are sun we ars offering at nekbottum prices ii, four sizes, 24x8, azul, 8x4 and 4z41. Linoleum, in widths up to 4 yards and ,i: clothe from one to two yards Coats Our full atoek of fall coats is hen direct from the makers and an elegaa tot they are. The Rodgers Coat in New York latest styles, reversible collar and the newest weaves in cloth. Every coat we are showing today was made for ibis fall's wear and is up-to-date in every particular. Examine our coats and get our prices, which we know are right. Raincoats We are shothis tall the Imperial Rubber Company'smade English rain -coats in jest twotpaeiees 5175 and 18.00. Raglan sleeve, colorsdrab, grey, blue and black The Imperial is the best coat to be had anywhere for $5.75 and $8.00. Absolutely waterproof. Fun Our new furs are all in stook now and having bought direct from the makers we got them at first coat. We can assure our patrons that our priceb areas low as new, fresh goods pan be sold for. We aull, you to examine our of rerings before making your purchases. We are making preparation to do extra business during; the three fair days, 17th, tRth and 19th. We intend to,m:ik,. special prices on quite a number of articles that everyboJ� needs now as fall weather approaches. Big reductions will be made on twenty pieces of dress goods, some one-half off, some one-third off and some one -quartet off. Many of them suitable for making girls' school dresses and ladies' working skirts and dresses. J. H. COLBORNE�� WELL SHINED SHS ARt 11 F AT10A OC.00,MINIMUM I14 SIIOE POLIS lot * �S . _...1BM WY TO_U$L 0000 POR TI* O�t�r �y�fiats • COMING! Reentiful hair makes every woman heautiful, and all who desire to make the most of their appearance rhou'd pay a visit to PROF. PEMBER OF TORONTO wbo will be at the BRDVORD H(YTEI , OODERICH, on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd with ► very large stock of the latent reeks in Heir Goods. A styli to suit every individual. Ladiks should see our Transformations, Hew. Pompadours, Fronts.. Wave s. Rwiteh.s, rte. A Pres Demon tza- tfoo is offered to all. Gits"rLKIIKN. iF YOU ARE BALD. CALL AND SEE the Percher V.etilated i,igbtweight Toupee, which is the most oateesl .ubsiitui. for nae'. own hair ever produced. Prof. Peesher will also diagnose FRUOF OMAROF. se net all Me „f t+n.Ip Tr amble. Do ot fail to rail sod gat soy information you may require pee taiaing to the hair. LADIES who cannot cell kindly write se'gioss and Prof. Paster willesll. REMEMBER THE DATE Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, Redford Hotel • ' legit10,0 Time to chuck that old, dirty straw bonnet and get a nifty new Fall "Lid." Our new styles are on tap --the proper blocks, curls, dips and colors. Buy your new hat from us. We've got the big line to pick from. We won't send you out with a hat you'll want to throw away twelve times within ten minutes because your friends "guy" you about it. Instead, they, too, will come to us. We put value into our hats, too. WALTER C. PRIDHAM 11OLP AAI.Nf POR £IZW HATR.