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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1907-1-31, Page 61StroELLIOTT ng Heads and Skilled Hands to the Front ! 1l ATTEND THE FAMOUS ELLIOTT TORONTO, ONT. rt and be properly prepared for buslnese a pooitione. We deal only in high grade 11 g8ueme1B Education -the kind every 4, young man end woman should hale, Our 001)001 has now the lurgeot attend- auoe In l to Watery. Commence now. ii Prepare well and 0000608 is certain. y' No trouble for our graduates to get ii 8V positions, Catalogue tree. l�� W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal, UA 0f 0011. Y0202 AND AL1)0A2M814 HTB. u, aft. ,. l t3= =ted➢ MEDICAL CARDS. DR. R, A. BURNS— _ Successor to Dr. J. A. McNaughton ttrussels, Ontario Graduate of Polyclinic Post Graduate School of Medicine and Surgery, New York Member of Colle;ce of Pbyaicieue and Sur. geou6 of Ontario. Offioe end residence same as formerly oc- cupied by Dr. alolauguten. Disea0ee of women a specialty, Phone No. 21, BUSINESS CARDS. �, H, MoCRACKEN-- • Issuer of Marriage Licensee. Of. nee et hro0ery,Turuoerry (trees, Brussels. WM. SPENCE CONVEYANCER AND ISSUER of MARRIAGE LICENSES Olnre In the Poet slime, Ethel. 90-4 pEltru.A. C. ARMSTRONG to prap.1re..t to give teaaoua on 81a1100, reed ,+rgnu. 'Terme on aepl,0attou. F -,:Ir.• .041,4:80-4101160010. BeaL,ence- L r s, :,u:,. lo, ,,ray. Pawns natty nave their Masons at their own homes ii preferred. MiSS MARGARET M'LAUCHLIN TEACHER OF PIANO Pupils prepared for the Toronto Conservatory of Music. JAMES HARRIS, Agent Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Company Office and Residence- WALTON, ONT, ROBERT CUNNINGHAM1 niennasok, FIRE AND MARINE, GUELPH, AUCTIONEERS. S. SCOTT AS AN AUCTION - .0 • ata, will sell for better prices, to better men, in Imo time and lase charges than any other Anctieueer in East Huron or he won't charge anything. Dates and orders can always be arranged at thio office or by 0r0onal applioation, ROBT. H. GARNiSS BLUEVALE - ONT. Auctioneer for Huron County. Terme reasonable. Safes arranged for at the office of 'Pse Poam, Brueeele, 0211 VETERINARY. C1 A. CUNNINGHAM— V1 • Honor uradua,e of the Ontario Vet- erinary College, is prepared to treat all dis- eases of domeetW8ted animals in a compet- ent manner, Pert)nuler attention paid to Veterinary lleut;atry and Milk Fever. Calle promptly attended to. 011100 and Infirmary -Four doors North of bridge, Turnberry et., Brussels. LEGAL AND CONVEYANCING. ' 13. MACDONALD- -Lk,. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc, Sucaoaeor to G. F. Blum. 0111oe over Stan- dard Bank, Brussels. Solicitor for Metro- politaa8auk. NA T M. SINCLAIR- 1' Y re Barrister, Solicitor, Conveyancer, Notary Public, &e. Uffioe-H tewart'6 Block 1 door North of Central Hotel. Holloitor for the Standard Bank. pI.00DUFOOT, HAYS & BLAIR- 8.0111t1S'r8110, SOLI0100188, NOTARIES PUB11.1, ETC, W. Pao1neooT, E. 0, It. 0. HA:ra 0. F. 8LAra. O0iaos-Those formerly (mounted by Messrs Cameron ,k Holt, (ionEatas, 082e1120, DEN rISTRY DR. R. P. FEI,LD, U e:NTIST Graduate of Gm Royal College of Dental Snrgoousof Outarto and Firet•olaeo Honor Graduate of Toronto Uuiverelty. Office next to Brewer's Photograph Gallery, BRUSSELS, A FAMOUS SCHOOL B CENTRAL STRATFORD. ONT. 11 ib recognized to he ono of the leading pl 0ommereial Schools of Ontario. Our 1.1 ooureee are thorough and praotloal. Each department is in the halide of oxperi0000d instructora. Our gradin 4 elan ate in domaud and ase meeting13 with great eases 0, Many loading 841elnees Coi1egce employ our grade- y l etas a0 teaobor0, Write for free nate; It Logue. You may 0010081 ivy time, ELLIOTT' re efo0AUHLAN, Principals. pp OUR+sal OL11715t0I1M LIST' Tut Posy hue made arrangements to 6 olub with all the leading Weeklies and Daillee sod other Jouruale of every die- orip1ion, 7iN8 PosT end tile following named papers will be seat for uue year as fol. Lowe Posy and 11 011 11 11 61 u 11 11 WEEKLIES Toronto Globe $1 35 Mail and Empire 1 75 Free P1e00 1 80 Family Herald and Star., 1 80 Muutreal Witness 1 65 Loudon Advertiser 1 60 Weekly Sun 1 80 Farmers' Advooate 2 35 DAILIES POST AND The News $2 " Star 2 " " Globe 4 " ' Mail and Empire 4 " World 3 " " Advertiser 2 35 35 50 50 10 35 When en Premiums are given with any i 6 Y of the above named pnbiic,ttiml8 you se- cure them through the club with 'Tito POO:. Call at the office or remit the amount by P. O. Order, Express Order or Reg- istered letter, addressing THE POST, Brussels, Out, GOLDEN WEDDING. BTaacsAN—CAB0SON.—Iu Ainloyvllle (now Brussels) on January 15111, 1857, by Rev. Mr. Barr, of Harpurbey, Mr Thomas Straohan, of Grey township, to Mies Flora Cameron, of Aiuleyviila. Tuesday of Jan. 15 was the 50th auoivereary of the marriage of old and highly esteemed reeidente of Grey town ship in the perooue of Thomas Straohan and his good wife and althooeh the feetivitiee often aoeorded with so 0nuenal and interesting an event were dispensed with the good wishes and hearty congeal 0301,0ns of relativeb and friends will be freely extended to this worthy 000ple who have travelled life's pathway to• gather for so many years. 50 years ago the day of the big wedd fug,. and wetly surroundings wail not in fa,.hion and eo it oam6 to pass that Mr. Strachan and Mise Fiera Cameron were quietly united in the holy estate of matri menu in the home of the late William Grant, in Ainleyville, the location of the place being in the blook near where 6]R, SERAOHAN. Too Posy le now situated, Rev. Mr, Barr, the Presbyterian minister, of Harporhey, was the officiating minister a8 there was n0 Settled pastor in 00n0ea Mon with Presbyterianism here then. The witneesee were Robt. Taylor (the groom's step father) and Mr. Grant al. ready mentioned, both sow deceased, John Straohan wee groamemon and Mien Eliza Dtokeoo, sieter-in•law to ex Reeve George Forsyth, Morrie was bridemaid. Wedding tripe were not in vogue so the happy couple went to Mr. Straohai'e parental home and the next year they took up reeideooe on their farm, lot 3, con 3, where a small 0learanee had been made and where they have 0001100008- ly resided and prospered as the yenre have so rapidly flown away. Ao a reward of their sturdy indnatry and thrift broad •ores of crop soon took the plane of the monarehe of the forest and the bleesiugs of a kind Providence attended them. Eight children were born to Mr, and Dire, Straohan, seven of whom survive, one daughter Isabel paeeing away Feb. roary 2ud,1893 aged 20 years. They are a8 follows :-Dongald, of Arcola, N. W. T. ; Alex., of Brueeele ; Thomas, Rohl., and Joo., of Grey ; Mre. Werner, of Saskatoon, N. W. 0.; and Mies Jessie at home. Mr, Straohan has always taken a deep end practical interest in the affeire of the people, and hes ever been ready to 000ple hie worke and words. For 26 yenre he had a seat at the Grey Township Connell 1.7 of which he was a faithful and pains. caking Reeve. Iu 1897 he was sieoted Warden of Huron Go. where he ad• ministered wisely and well. Politically be bee always been allied to the Liberal party bit has not allowed hit political prefereooe to blind him ee that be wae viable to oriticiee or censure as he felt it bie right to do when occasion demanded it. To the ohirob of their choice Mr. and Mrs. Strachan have be. n ever loyal and their Bente are seldom natant, tier do they neglect to liberally enpport the var. 1808 ordinances and the work of the ohurmb. In acknowledgment of this faithtilnese Mr, Straohan bee represent. ed the congregation in the various church Courts end for many yenre bee been an honored Elder. Every good tense finds in him a friend be it Sabbath Sohool, Bible Society, Lord's Day Alliance or 'Pemperen0e work and hie voice bee often been heard in eupport of these and Mil - eially he bail render,d eplendid service while hie generosity was always remark ed, This worthy couple, who have eo re• gently passed their Golden Anniversary, are in the enjoyment of a large share of good health and although poet the three own and ten mark would put many a younger man and woman in the shade by their energy and laithfnlneso. THE Poor doge net think it is guessing When we eey all who know Mr, and Mee. 444.1660166.611111.1.111.010004000110.14 u -a d the numb in legion - will t et g will tie a twit iu whiling them a uuutiu tenon of the bl60singe of title life to, years to some mud after that a realization of the hopes they have long 0flereihed of one day eeeiee the Kiug in Hie beauty 141 the Great Byyond, Mr. and Mrs. Straohan are honored end beloved and their Uprove should e an P 11108011%T, a0 we believe they do, to raptly in the employment of talents and 111 taking et a deeper intermit fw he moral upef1 of the oommuIily. We extend oordaal greetinge and congratulations on the passing of the 50th Anniversary, Brussels 1101100 hell In the year 1873 Brunetti became au incorporated 'Wage the name of Ainley• vibe beung dropped and the poetoffioe changed from the very aommunplaae Dingle to the present more euphonious Brueeele. The persona who have filled the Reeve's ohair io the past have been a0 follows : - 1873-Juo, Leckie. 1874 -Jou. Leckie. 1875-Juo. Leckie, 1876-Joo. Leckie, 1877-Juo. Leckie. 1878-J11o, Leokie, - uo Leokie 1879 J , 1880-Juo, Leckie. 1881-F. G. Rogers. 1882-F. C. Rogers. 1883-0. 0, Rogers, 1884-F. 0, Rogere. 1885-0. 0. Rogers. 1888-J. H. Young. 1887-W. H. MoOraokeu. 1888-W. H, Me0raokan. 18889-R. Graham, 1890-11. Graham. 1891-R. Graham. 1892-3. M. McIntoeb (3 menthe) 1892-W. H. Herr. 1893-W. H. Kerr. 1894-W. H. Kerr. 1895-W. H. Kerr, 1896-W H, Kerr. 1897-W. H. Kerr. ]898-W. H. Kerr. 1899 -Geo, Beaker. 1900 -Geo. Thomson. 1901-J. T. Roes. 1902•-J. 0. Roes. 1903-Saml. Wilton. 1904 -Semi. Wiltou. 1905 -Robs. Uendereou. 1906 -Robb Henderson. 1907-Juo. Leokie., History ie repenting itself in the re• eleorion of Mr. Leckie who was the fleet Reeve. Morris Council Meeting. The Council eleot for the year 1907 viz -Geo. Taylor, Reeve, and Messrs. i0lc0utcheou, Campbell, Shaw and Tay- lor Councillors met pursuant to statute ou Jan. 14th and made and subscribed the ueceeeary declarations of office and qualifioathou,the Reeve occupying the chair, Minutes of last meeting for 1900 were read and confirmed. On motion of Couuoillors Shaw and Campbell, to re, Clark was re ppuiuted Clerk, salary 5130 Go motion of Councillors MoCutaheou and Taylor, Peter McNabb and Richard Juhustou were appuiuted Auditors, salary $8.00 each, Ou motion of Councillors Campbell and McOutoheon, the oreinary Township 14,intiug for the current year was awarded to W. II. Kerr fur the sum of 540.00. On motion of Taylor and Me- Cuteheou the Clerk was luetrlloted to 80lict tenders for the conetructiou of the Ellison drain, tenders to be opened at the Town Hall au Feb. the 11th next at two o'clock. Ou motion of Shaw and Camp- bell W. J. Johnston was appointed• member of the Board of Health, in plane of the late W. J. Johnston. On motion of lblo0utcheon and Campbell Dr, Ham- ilton Was appointed Medical Health Officer. On motion of MA3510110012 and Shaw, John Watson was re -appointed Aseeseor nil a salary of 570.00, Ac- counts were ordered tobe paid as follows; -Wm. Wells, fllliug ou South bdy, $20.00 ; B, Vannormau, inspecting fllliug near 661 rave, $8.75 ; Wm. Ludle.e, Jae, A. Ibluure, S. Irviuo, 'Phos, Miller, 14, G10•uiee, and Stine Juhue'ou, D. K. 0, fees, each $4,00 ; D,, Laidlaw, Geo. hle- U•II, 11. Mu(h'oo, 0. ,11uNnbb, Wtn, Garuiee, and Jas, Peacock, Poll Clor)te fees, each 59.00 ; Sehuul Henden Nun, 1, 0 6 7 and 10 nee of school herniae at Eleoiou each 3.00' 0,'Turvo' olean- t 5), ins attend drain, $1,25 ; P. Fowler, gravel, $2,70; R. Pewter, Collector's Salary, $85.00 ; R. Proctor, postage, (04111 stationery, 53,00 ; Siclf Children's Voest• tab, duuatiou, 26.00 ; R. Yuuill, maternal for bridge, 52,00 ; W. Clark, posting Fivauc el ytatemeute and E100tlun ex- penses, 510.00 ; W. H. Kerr, balance on printing account, $30,00 ; 0. S, Brauduu, part salary, 573.00 ; .1no. Scott, gravel, 55.90 ; Muuioipnl World Election forms, $7.20. By-law No, 1, 1907 was duly read and passed. 00 motion of Camp- bell aud Taylor the Connuil then adjourn- ed to meet again on Feb, 11th next, W. CLARK, CLERIC, It you are couelipeted, dull, or bilious or have a sallow 11881008 oomplexiop, try Lex.ete just once to see what they will do for you. Lax•ete are little tooth - imam Candy tablets -aloe to eat, Mee in effect. NOin rl • o al Jast a g P g, a pain. gentle laxative effect that ie pleasingly desirable, Handy fur the vest packet or puree. Lax.ete meet every desire, Las• eta come to you in beautiful lithographed metal boxes at 5o and 25 onto. Sold by F, 11, Smith. (i. oderfeta. Special eervioee are now being held fu North St. Methodist church. 11. 11. Bellows and son have returned to town from Woodstock, our ex•oouu• oilier having Bold out hie photo baeineee in that city. Time. Stardy, while on the road home to dinner slipped an the sidewalk iu trout of H. Ruston's, Montreal street, the re• enit being an injured cord of Lie left hip. Dbukeneov and •Garrow have moved from the elfin owner of Hamilton street end now located at the elite of oliloee on the oorner of North street, eo long 000api• ed by the Huron and Bruce Loan Go. The eleot1on of treste00 took place for the Alexandria Hospital, the following gentlemen were elected :-Judge Doyle, C. A. Nairn, C. Seeger, Robert McLean, W. A. Mofiim, Judge Holt, D. McDonald James Ibiolntoeh, H. E. Hodgeus, Mayor Elliott. The annual meeting of the West Huron Agricultural Society wee held in the Couuoil Chamber. Tho attendance was not large, only 11 bellow being oast in the election of officers. The minutes Gained Both in "Strength and Weight. ANOTHER CABE THAT PROVES THE MERIT OF FERROZO N E "I was In very poor health nearly all last Winter," writes Mrs. Crone, of Wakefield, Ont, "My appetite was ver• table, I wae weak and nnfit for work, I Buffered a cued dent from nervous pen, nation and palpitation el the heart. My d,geetioe wee geuerally out of order. By Springtime I had loft flesh, osier and had a bad cough. The doctor dtdu't help me very mach, eo I deoided to try Ferrozone. It did me ever eo mush good in one week. I gained strength, I looked and felt a lot better. Wb, -n I had used six boxes of Ferrozone I weighed myself and found a gain of fifteen pounds. Ferrozone made me a new women. I consider Ferrozone worth its weight in gold to every week woman. It cures quickly and eaves big Dr. Lille. Mrs. R. Cross " No tonic eo , certain, so helpful, eo safe; try Ferrozone youreel(, 50e per box at all dealers. BRUSSELS CREAMERY. The past year in connection with Brussels Creamery has been a good one under the proprietorship of W. W. Harris. Annual report g10es the following particulars that will be read with interest by the people of this locality RECEIPTS Lbs. Butter made May 8831:1 June 14574 July 15074 August 11887 September 8089 October 6884 Price per lb. Amount 19.6o cls, 51730 87 20,30 " 2960 34 2o.S8 " 314$ 74 21.55 " 2582 So 22.90 " 1875 77 24,04 " 1470 20 513768 72 EXPENDITURE Paid to Patrons Paid for making Mav '$ 1443 40 52 287 01 475 65 489 90 386 33 26614 193 70 June .. July August 2483 24 2661 70 2201 Go September 1600 42 October 1270 52 Cash on hand.,.. 5 13754 68 411 583708 72 Price per Highest Lowest Average Lb. Fat 'fest Test Test May 19.00 ots. 46 % 85 % 25,12 % Nem 20,50 " 39 " 14 20,01 ' July 20.75 " 42 " i6 " 25.93 " . August 21.55 " 44 " 14 " 27,16 " September 22.85 " 44 " 14 " 27.77 " October 24,25 " 43 " 85 " 30,88 " AVERAGES FOR SEASON Total pounds of butter 64,6691 Total money 5 83,768.72 Average price of butter 28,30 et 0 Average price fat 21.27 01,0 Average Test 26.20 During the past year the proprietor has purchased a desirable site in Brussels and on it hes elected a commodious and up-to-date cement factory, which will be fitted tip with the latest and best, A stable and ice house have also been built, n goodly portion of former Factory in Grey, 2 miles North of Brussels, being utilized in the construction of the new buildings. Tuesday of last week Mr. Harris had Chief Dairy Instructor Barr come to Brussels to address the patrons but owing to the disagreeable day the attendance was not nearly as large as it should have been, Mr, Harris is expecting that 1507 will out do all previous records and asks for the hearty co•operatioa-of the farming community in the forward move. ._...,ate having been reed and oonfirmed, and the being Sept. '20, 26, 27111. r1 oommittee Treapurer'e statement read and adopted, the Searetery took the chair and called for nomination for the several Milne. The following were deolered sleeted :- President, Dr, Clerk ; Vios•Proeideut, J. W. Witold ; 2lid Viae President, Goo 51. Elliott, D,reators, J. L. Atkin, Jae. Laitbwalte, I. Balks 1, W. T, Murney, G A. Reid J, H, Worsen J. T. Gold thorpe, John Clark, A. McKinnon. Auditors, Wm, Lane, W. R. Robertson, 0. A, Reid 10011 the Proeidsnt were ap pointed uelega1ee to Fails Aseooiatlon, Fwd G. M. Elliott and J. W. Salkeld alternates. The Direotore were author• inti 80 make any 0000B8ary alterations in the regulations. On motion of J. W. Salkeld end 0. A. Reid it wae agreed to held a three day e exhibition, the daye wee appointed to meet the Horticultural Aeeoabot1on with a view toamalgnmatlon. J. W. Salkeld, F. E. Bingham and G. 111, Elliott wore appointed a detention to wait on the town Connell and auk a greet to the Society. M. 0, Johnston wee re• appointed seoretary at a salary of $00, and F. E, Bingham, ail treasurer, at a saly of 540, The will hold its next meeting on Tneeday Feb, 5111. TII@ CCir1180 of Sore. Feel Examine them carefully and yoq'll probably Sud aurae. Whether hard, soft or bleeding apply Putnam'e Corn Ex. tractor, It's painless, its ours, and above all quick to not. Insist on only "0nt• naafi." LT Farmers or Storekeepers by coming to the Brussels Salt Works can get any kind of Salt they require. Gordon Mooney, Foreman, BrueseIS. Thirty -Fifth Financial Statement OF'1'HE onfeteration Life Association For the year to DECEMBER 31st, 190E. To R01180. CASH STATEMENT. RECEIPTS. Net Ledger Assets, Dec. 31, 1905 $10, 41 1,658.43 Premiums. First Year $ 205,501.20 Renewal 1,284,671.36 Annuity 41,628.37 $1,531,800.93 Less Re-Ass'ee10,503.34 Interest $ 488,227.44 Rents, Net 43,398.49 Profit, Sale of Securities, Net $ 1,521,297.59 531,625.93 84,127.47 $12.548,707.42 DISBURSEMENTS, To Policy -holders. Death Claims $359,731.00 Endowments 263,606.55 Annuities 22,346.57 Surrendered Policies 81,560.29 Cash Profits 70,907.19 $ 798,151.60 Expenses, Commissions, etc,... 414,168.59 Dividends to Stockholders (Tor one and one-half years la Dec. $1,'OG) 22,500.00 Net Ledger Assets, Dee. 31, 1906 11,313,887.23 $12,548,707.42 BALANCE SHEET. ASSETS. Mortgages $4,990,130.73 Bonds and Debentures 3,392,255.78 Stocks 421,968.51 Policies, other Companies914.79 Real Estate, including Com- pany's Buildings at Toronto and Winnipeg Loans on Collaterals Loans on Company's Policies Sundry Items Cash in Banks and H.0 Interest Due and Accrued Net Outstanding and Deferred Premiums (Reserve thereon int - eluded in the Liabilities) 396,889.76 1,107,886.02 " 5,949.64 1,299,730.74 3,355.00 101,192.91 233, 639.12 $11,953,913.00 LIABILITIES. Reserve on Policies and Annui- ties (Hm 3, 3i and 4/%) $10,816,796.00 Death Claims accrued, not ad- justed (10011111ng Claim not admitted) 103,126.00 Instalment Claims, Death and Endowment, not due 13,185.00 Policy -holders Profits declared but not yet due 66,014.05 'Capital Stock Paid-up 100,000.00 General Expenses 9,028.95 Current Accounts 9,496,89 Cash Surplus above all Liabili- ties (Company's Standard) . 836,271.11 $11,953,918.00 Audited and found correct. R. F. SPENCE. F.G.A. 1, Auditors. A, C. NEFF, F.C,A. 1 J. K. MACDONALD, Managing Director. Applications Received, New Insurance Written, INSURANCE IN FORCE INSURANCE ACCOUNT. (pain over 1905, $187,288.00) (Gain over 1905, $65,757.00) (Gain over 1905, $2,619,186,00) $6,436,141.00 . 6,067,879.00 45,119, 516.00 The amount of the New Insurance written in Canada., as well as the total New Insurance written, exceeds that of any previous ygar. The ratios of expenses to Premium Income and to Total Income are less than for 1905. ANNUAL MEETING. The Annual Meeting of the Association will be held at the Head Office, Toronto, on February 12th, 1907, at the hour of 2.30 p.m. Holders of participating policies are entitled to vote and take part in the business of the Meeting. Full reports will be printed and distributed shortly after the meeting'. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS : W. H. BEATTY, Eso., PRESIDENT. W. D, MATTHEWS, Eso.' , FRED'K WYLD, ass, VICE-PRESIDENTS, W. C. MACDONALD, J. K. MACDONALD, SECRETARY Ano ACTUARY MANAGING DIRECTOR. HON, JAMES YOUNG. A, McLEAN HOWARD Eso, S. NORDHEIMER, Eau. E. B. OSLER, Eso. ,M.P WILLIAM WHYTE,Eso. GEO, MITCHELL, Eso„ M.P.P D R. WILKIE, Esu. HEAD OFFICE TORONTO, CANADA.