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The Brussels Post, 1911-8-31, Page 1r YOZ;. 4o N O. 9 New Advertisements Brooch lost -Tri* Pose " School opens -D. 0.Eoss. Seek to Mofool F, 11, teinith. School Ones again-T.as, Fox, To oontrnetory-A, 1naoEWf11, Political meetings -A. Hislop, Pollbicahm twang -Pi, B. bleore,�� Public roetbng Hy. Hennsworth, Notice to creditors -W. 1.1, Sinclair. stOd tivs Gorrice ; . Fannin Am GORHAIE,—Hon,..George i'E. Foster addressed a Conservative gathering here Thut'sday of last week. .Dr. Chisholm occupied the chair.; James 'Bowman, the .. Conservative .standard-bearer, was the first speaker' .and received an ovation, A, H. Mus- grove, MI P. P., declared that during. the old reciprocity. treaty, Canada; was undeveloped, had no outlet ,to. either coast and had scarcely any home market. On the: abrogation of this, Canada was born and theoohntry • had, since been built up . ,by the National Policy. Hon. Mr. Foster wasiv'en a good reeeptionr He de- claregdthat Canada is' now the most prosperous country in the world, 'and asked who in the audience • were cep - rain that the change would bila better.' Ile said that Raleigh', and Arggentina' were nearer' to Canada than, to Montreal, the distance . being measured by freight rates. Canada's markets would be invaded by countries butside of the United States that ex - 'ported $655,000,000 of farm prochibta' last year. Flighty per cent. of the $700,000,000 offarm products raised each year is consumed in Canada. Walton I Miss Maud Ferguson is .visiting re- latives at Peterboro' for a few. weeks. School will re -open Tuesday' of next week with the new teacher at the helm. Improvements are being made to the large bank barn of John Mc- Donald.. Mrs. It. H. Ferguson was called to Londesboro owing to the illness of a 'relative. ' Messrs. McNeil attended. the funeral of the late Abel Bradshaw, of Morris • township, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Butch/let, who have ,been visiting in this comutunite., have left for their home in the West.' Rev. R. A. and Mrs. Lundy are back from their vacation ,part of which was spent at Brampton locality. ' Next Sabbath bhe pastor -will resume his regular work. • Rev.. R,. S. Baker, formerly .pastor:. of the 'Methodist here, has ta- ken a year off from the ministry foe the benefit of his health, and• is .new identified with , a proposition 'very largely backed, we understand, by• -BRUSSELS,O.NTARIO. THURSDAY; AUGUST. W. H, KERR, Proprietor Canadian land interests. ,Ile is living London., A Jartiestown The:first goat of platter is'riow 'dry- rngg otr .'the' briek walls of -the new 'Vfctoria..Hal1 and talk now turns to the,ppening exercises, this Fall, J. R. and Mrs. Miller were away on their annual driving tour, visiting old friends en route and enjoyed a splendid time. Thursday evening of last week several from Jatilestowit locality were ah fJo1sswoetb to bhe 'Women's ..in- stitute Garden Tn-stitute.Garden party: ,Good time wag telxrrted. 'Dougall Strachan was a soloist for the occa libn. -Molesworth ' Mrs:'George Gibson has gone to the West'on'a visit.•with relatives for a few weeks., t .•,.-:• •,,LastSabbath,efternoon Rev T. pJopenti,,of Clintoi , conducted a union service'of tliet Presby tori ari ?aid 'Me't•ho-:' dist congregations and preached.a fine" sermon: ,.. . Harry Moore, of Brussels, son of M. 1d. Moore, V. S., has been engaged to take charge of .Moleswoth Public Schooland will commence his duties next Tuesday. 'The salary ,will be $640. lic: is a'' bright, active' young man who should do well here. • IJNFORTUIrarris . , 01ROUMSTANOE. — Goaded to desperation by repeated taunts that he wale shirking, bis work, a - young farm 'rand named Douglas, while employed at a threshing on Saturday, afternoon near Molesworth, swung' around on his persecutor' and sent the prong • of his pitch -fork through the latter's side. ,Despite the serious nature ,of his wound, Harry Smith, •the young man assaulted, re- taliated '.with' his fists as well as he 'could. The steel 'prong 'penetrated Smith's left side,' dear the base of the lung! inflicting a serious wound, which may result fatally. Certain facts seem to indicate that the act was premedi- bated, - for it ie said bad blood bad existed between the two men for some time previously: Smith is a son of. Reeve Smrith,.of Elma, and a married man, while ths'aggressor, Douglas, is little more than a boy. and works for a neighboring farmer. So far as is known no charge has 'been preferred against Douglas: LAWNPARTY.—Thllreday evening. of last Week the Lawn Party was held on the Public School grounds, under bhe auspices of Molesworth Branch of the Women's Institute. Evening was fine, attendance large, supper excellent, program well ren- dered and the financial results over $65.00. Program consisted of "The Maple 'Leaf ". y the company ; selec- tions•from Listowel Blass- Band who play in good form ; humorous recite• tenons by Alex:"'Crerar and Miss 'Ella Fraser,who ably sustained their form= er reputation ;, two choice solos e••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• a • s Se p•• •• 0 • • • • • • • • •• d •. • • toPes 5th In order to -increase our sales of Boys' and Men's Clothing we will give A Discount of 10 per cent. e p I. • during the Month of Sept. • • Get your boys ready. 0 for School by getting m one of our • • • • e 0 0 0 e • • m eo Without a doubt the • bestmade and the best 1 fitting on, the market. 0 The Lion Brand Label on every suit is a guar- O antee that they will give you satisfaction, o Weare the only peo- ple here selling this mak.. We will sell 0' 0 • • • • r • • 0 • • 0 ••• s • s • • • • 0 • • e • • • • • The • Linn Brand• • • Lion Brand Suits s inore every season when they are better known. • • We have sold agood many differentmakes, but we • • • think the Lion Brand for Boys is the best. .Come in •• 0and see this season's styles, and let us tellyou more • • y .._ about it" New Styles --Popular Prices. 0 • s D.C.ROS. . • O • The Bi Sore • 'iOttter meetings will be announced •••q4•••••••••••••9••••••••••••••••••s•••a•••••••••• later, 0 • • • • Highest: Prices for Produce. m. and encore' by Dougall Straphen, of :Jamestown. Chairman , was' W, H, Kerr, of Tap POST On ,inotiop of ex- Reekn;Ftaeei and Ur,. .314taholia hear,. ty vote of thanks was passed to all who.hitil corrtribtlted to the success of. the gatbeting., lie Wornelt'p, Itiati:, 'tate here is a real live organization doing'peaote4 ivork,,,for the public good, " It is a vacuum cleaner' Will be purchased wloh-a share of the Proceeds ofThirrsday evening's party for the use of'the lumbers. inswprtlt hEthel'`t.,. Will, 1lsis taken a trip out West Connell meeting _here ..on Thursday of this week. School will re -open tiextTuetuay for the Fall terns. A number from this locality ,'will visit. Toronto flail • • MissMina McRae of Oranbtook,, is, spending afew days with Mies l'pence. Last• -Sunday Rev. Mr! Hayy'Ibek, of Teestvater, preached in the' Methodist church. .. Mrs; Spence has returned home from • visiting friends at Toronto, and" Lock: per N. Y. M•i's.'S S. C'te'hiae goneto,Beli teby Park to enjoy a holiday for .a week or so b 'tthe la k e s # e . • IC s,.said:S. S, ,Cole will fit up a factory' tor the, manufacture of his patent faeuing.niill. ,Some from this lochlity attended the Lawn Petty at'Molesworth Thursday eveuuig of last week. - Miss Annie Thompson and Miss Edith Ferguson are „taking in the, sights at Toronto and Niagara Falls.. Andrew Sharpe, of Crystal City; Man., has.been renewing old friend- ships .here. He was a former well known resident. George M. Mitchell was at Toronto during the past week on a Pall 'pur- chasing trip. He also took a run to his parental home at Millbrook. Sara. McIntosh, formerly of Ethel, is now doing duty in the Standard Bank at Midland. We are always glad to hear of his promotions, On; Sabbath, Sept. 10th Rev: E. J. Millyard, of Hensel', will preach at the Harvest Home services to be held at Roe's and iinio0 churches and also at Ethel. He's a fine... preacher. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Wren and baby arrived back from their enjoyable holiday to Belleville and other points on Tuesday evening. The reverend gentleman will resume iris regular services next Sabbath. A letter from. Thomas Williamson, written at Armstrong, B. C., on August 21st, says they like their new home as it is inore like Ontario. In the Okonagan valley fruit and vege- tables fimnrial' in abundance in ad- dition to grain growing. Among the vegetables are 'potatoes, celery, cab- bage, turnips, beets, carrots, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Williamson moved from Mc- Leod, Alberta, -to their present loca- tion. We hope the change will prove beneficial to Mrs. Willi'amson'shealth. Blyth A number of Italians were engaged at' the 0. P. R. yards here fixing the track. The choir of Trinity Church drove to Menesetung Park and epent a very en- joyable time, a numberof theirfriends accom an in P y g. them. The village Council n ' is issuing de- benture's to' cover the expenditure enchture i n connection with the installing of the fine Rural Telephone system whose central office is located in Blyth. HYMENEAL. -The home of J. 13. and Mrs. Chellew was the scene of a very pretty home wedding on Wednesday, August 23rd, when their eldest daugh- ter Miss Anna Peuri, was married to. Arthur Ross Egan, junior member of the wholesale firm J. W. Wilson & Co., Toronto, . The ceremony was con- ducted by Rev. E. A. Fear. Bride was given away by her father and looked very pretty in a beautiful wedding gown of duchess satin veiled in embroidered chiffon with pearl trim- ming. The rimming..The wedding veil was of chif- fon with lily of the valley. The bride carried a boquet of bridal roses and maiden -hair fern. She was'unabtended save by little Alwin Morris, who made a pretty flower girl iu blue mall: Miss Pearl Gidley played the wedding march aocl Mrs. Daviel' Walder, aunt of the bride, sang a solo. Ceremony wasperformed beneath a beautiful arch of cedars banked with flowers. Guests then adjourned to dining room which was decorated in cedar and mountain ash berries,•where,a dainty Political Meetings MEETINGS IN THE INTEREST OF Archie Hislop the Liberal Candidate Will be held for the discussion of the Political issues of the day as follows a— Moner:ci; Monday, Sept. 4 Giehannan, Tuesday, Sept, 5 Lakelet, Wednesday, Sept. 6 Wroxeter, Thursday, Sept, 7 Oranbrook, Saturday, Sept. 9 Meotipga Wlil opo„ at 8 p. M. Mr, Bowman,the ho Conservative can- didate, or hie ye1eesentatiive, invited. Seats will be reserved for ladies. GOD SAVE THE RING, A' MEETING..IN THE '" 'INTERESTS OF Bowman �urrman • Conservative Candidate in East ,Huron, WILL BE HELD IN THE Town, ; . Hall, .Brussels on at " .. r y S da: . , Sept. 2nd At 8 p. m. TO BE ADDRESSED BY W T. White Esq., • , sq , TorontD MR. BOWMAN . and MAYOR SPOTTONf Win ham Mr. White will fully discuss the very important question of Reciprocity. Ladies 'Cordially invited M. H. MOORE, President. repast was partaken, .the tables being decorated in myrtle andpansies. The presents were uurnebous and costly showing the high esteem in which the bride is held by her many friends. Gift of the groom to pianist was a pearl crescent, to flower girl a pearl brooch and to the bride a pearl ring. The gift of the bride's father was a Grand Heintzman piano. Guests 'were present from Nobleton, Laskay, , nittiLut : •r,n,l ---Thorold. The bride's travellingsuit was a Light grey tweed with large blackand tus- eau hat. The happy couple left on the 4 o'clock train for Toronto and Niagara Falls, the best wishes of their numerous friends accompanying them. Dr.'J N. Perdue ise ' tttn his 13 g s s table which was buried last year rebuilt M. Mauls with his men are doing the work. He had a raising of the timbers about 20 mei responding to the call and everything went along fine. He is leaving the brick walls putting a new iuside roof 00 it. Last.Fridaye'vening-'a large audi- ence assembled in Industry Hall to hear the political issues discussed. Jas. Bowman, the Conservative can- didate, was supported by A. H. Mus- grove, M. P. P., of Wingham, while Thos. McMillan; of Hullett, had 45 minutes to champion the Liberal side of the story. Sonte affirm that Mr, Bowman would have bad better re- sults if Mr. Musgrove had not spoken. Blyth will break about eveu on Sept. 21st. Wroxeter NEWSY NOTES. -Mrs. Alex. McKer- ciher and two sous, of Howiok, are visiting with relatives in Galt.—Ray Carr has accepted a position in the Bank of Hamilton commencing work in this branch on Monday.—Geo, and Mrs. Allan left this week for a trip to the Coast. --Miss. Minnie Smith went to Galt Friday, where she will spend a few weeks.—Percy Wright of the Trader's Bank, has been bransferred toBowmanville,—W. and Mrs. Whit- ney left for their home in Goderieh Last Saturday. The former has been employed in the cooper shop here.for some weeks,—Mrs. R. B. Harris ie at present in Michigan attending her sister. Mrs. Epilett, who is seriously i11.—Mrs. G. P. Jackson is the guest of her parents, in Toronto.—Mertes and Mrs. Howe returned to their, home in Dunnville on Friday.—Miss Gertie Ross, of Brussels, spent a few days re- cently with Miss Agnes Black.—Poli- tical.meeting will be held here Thurs- day evening of next week, addressed by Mr. Hislop and others... MATRIstoNIAL•-The home of George Howe, was the Beene of a very inter- esting ceremony Thursday evening at 8.30 o'clock, when his daughter, Miss Georgie, was united in marriage to Arthur W. Robinson, eldest sob of Postmaster and Mrs. Robinson, Rev. Mr. Collis officiating. The WeddingMarch was played by. Miss Sophie Robinson. Bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty gown of white all oyer embroidery, the orthodox veil and carried d c arrled ashow- er; boquet of roses, her only, ornament being a pearl necklet, the gift of the room. Miss Dorothy Stewart, of Toronto, was newer ' irk and had an exquisite dress of white all-over lace. 7. he groom's gift to her was a signet Interment was made in B ring. After congratulations a dainty lunch was served after which a pleas- ant social evening was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson left on Saturday morning for their future home in Battleford, Sask., followed by the best wishes of their many 'friends, the bride travelling in a navy blue Serge tailored suit with bat of black 'and tan. - Morris Township rate of taxes for 1911 ,will. be 3.8/10 mills on the dollar. Miss Nellie Anderson, of Dundalk, Ont., is a visitor at the home of James Anderson, 5th line. Morris Council is asking for tenders forhe t construction of the Blyth creek drain. See advt.-in this issue. A number;attended the political meeting at Wingham Thursday even- ing of last week to hear Hon. G. E. Foster. Township Voters' List Court will be held at Blyth Wednesday of next week, opening at 9 it. in. Judge Doyle will preside. Miss Mary Hall left for her home in Toronto, accompanied by her mother, Saturday afternoon after spending . tht•ee weeks with her parents. Norman A. Hall, of the Merchants Bank of Canada, Toronto, was spend- ing his vacation with his grandfather and grandmother, James and Mrs. Hall, 6th line, Invitations nue out for the marriage of Miss Mary Michie to George Martin, the wedding to take place at the hone of the bride, 6th line, on Wednesday evening of next week. At the annual Agricultural Fair held at Outlook, Sask., recently. Robb. D. Cole, formerly of Morris, and son of A. T. Cole, 6th line, received lst prize for hie driving mare and colt. OBITUARY.—At 6 o'clock last Fri- day morning Abel Rradshaw, an old and highly respected resident of the 4th line, was called away to another world. His death was not unexpected as he bad been in failing health for about a year. Deceased was the last of five brothers and was born in Rud - 510n, Yorkshire, England, on March 5th 1854. He came to Canada in 1857 and after spending about 5 yearsin the locality of Toronto was married in 1862' to Miss Mary ,Beharriell, and the young couple moved to Morris town- ship where they purchased from James McGill South } Lot 18, Coe. 4, upon which the home wasestablished. Mrs. Bradshaw died in 1888 after an illness of a week. The children ire Mrs. Jho. Sherrie, Mrs.. W. Davidson and Thos. I, Bradshaw, of this township, and Mrs. E. Finch, of Stratford. Deceased was a very hearty man and knew little of poor health throughout his life, He was genial, neighborly, hotiorable and industrious and had a wide circle of friends. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, .Rev. George Jewitt, Of Mount Brdges, who was visiting there, conducting the service in the absence of Rev. Dr. Oaten, A very suitable ' n ddrese was based on Psalm 90 and 12, "So teach us to num, bee out days, etc.," in which the duty of number ng was dwelt upon and the teacher p0 nted out. Pallbearers were A. Speir, Robt. and Jas, Shedden, W. McCracken, Neil Black and B. Brewer, russels • • cemetery. In addition to :northers of the family friends were preeent in the persons 'of D, Hog and and W. Ad- dison and wife, of Hallett, and 111. Finch and eon, of Stratford. The bereaved will share iu the sympathy of the community_ iGran'brook R, A. owab 'Toronto Fair. Miss EttaMcDMcNairnald"is as ving friends in this vicinity. Jas. Bird and, Bliss A. Steel were at" Seaforth this week. Mrs, billing and Charlie returned from Ingersoll on Friday, R. L. McDonald and wife are holi- daying at Toronto and Niagara Falls. Misses Muriel and Mildred Sperling are visiting Sam. Campbell to the ,"Flighlands." Misses Nellie and Georgina Camp- bell, of Ashfield, are visiting with Jas. and Mrs. Bird. this week. Chas. and Mrs. Knight gave a pic- nic in their grove last week, over 50 of their friends being present. Mr. and Mrs. Naylor and son, of Auburn, visiting ' werewith C. and Mrs. Seel, Mrs. Naylor's'parents. Mrs. Angus returned to. Toronto last Thursday after visiting for some time with her brother, Geo. Sperling. Miss Millie Alderson entertained a number of young friends with a Lawn Party on Friday last, it being her birthday. Frank and Mrs. Pabst, of Buffalo, are visitors with Mrs. John Gorsalitz sr. Mrs. Pabst is a daughter of the hostess. Friday evening of this week a Con- servative Meeting will be held here. Addresses are expected from James. Bowman, the candidate, Mayor Spot - ton, and A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P., of W i ngham.' Jos. and Mrs. Reymann and son-in- law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Detroit and Miss Millie Foerster, of London, autoed to Oranbrook on Thursday and spent a couple of days with relatives. Grey Council meeting Thursday of this week. Mrs. A. W. Beacom and Miss Laura, of Mullett, have been visiting at the home of Robert Pearson. There will be a large turn over in Fall plowing if good weather prevails as harvest is through early. Mrs. Hays, of Lucknow, is a visitor with Mrs. Chas. Rozell, 9th eon., and Mrs. S. T. Plum, of Brussels. Thos. and Mrs. Davidson, 11th con., are visiting friends at Bluevale and Wroxeter for a couple of days this week. Mise Teenie McArthur anfh Miss McIntosh, of Toronto, are enjoying a holiday with P. A. and Mss. McArthur Bch con. Next Tuesday the annual Voters'. List Court will be held in the Town- ship Hall, Ethel, at 10 a, en„ before Judge Doyle. Among those who went West were D. Savage, A. Dunbar and Robt. Docket. They will assist in harvest.' ing_operations and threshing. • A new ^-emeh't-driving sued 30x40 feet has been built for James Denman, Lot 33, Con. 12. D. Cole did the cementart an and the proprietor P the calPen tering. O. T. and Mrs . Smith and Jos. and Mrs. Raymann, of Detroit, were here last week on 14i i v s t to relatives and old friends. They made the trip by aubo and had a good time. POLITICAL.—Next Monday evening a political meeting will be held in Moncrieff school house, at 8 o'clock, to be addressed by A. Hislop, the Liberal candidate and others. The many friends of Robert Pearson will be sorry to hear that he has not been having as good health as usual. He was threatened with appendicitis. We hope he will soon regain his usual vigor. Will. J. Rozell, of Detroit, is here on a visit for a few weeks to recruit his health which has not been any too good of late. We hope the bracing North breezes of this locality will tone hint up. Blti Eads.—Valentine Foerster, 12bh con., has a strain of Black Minorca poultry not easily beaten. Two eggs last week measured 6r x 8} inches' and 6 5/8 x 81 inches respectively, a rec- ord not easily outdone, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, of Seaforth, visited at Eli Smith's last week. Mrs. Loftus Stark, of Toronto, is holiday- ing at the same home. She is a daughter of Mrs. Marsden Smith. Mts. Robert has returned to her home in .Toronto. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Stoltz, of New Dundee, Ont., were visitors at the home of H. T erinau y West gravel road. The visitors"'are� e old friends of the host and hostess, have spent 4 years in West Africa or a Mission field and tell many interesting stories of life on that Continent and the pro- 'gress that is being made among the black people. KILLED TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE. --Last Monday evening Miss Katie Denman entertained a goodly number of her young friends to a Birthday Party,which was also a farewell party for their young friend Stanley Hutch- inson who has since gone West to join his parents at Okotoks, Alberta. aEvenin nddgeicingwas. spent in games, music HomitaviNO.—Among the holiday visitors who have visited at the hospitable home of Thos. and Mrs. Davidson, lith con., this season were the following :— Robert Ross, of Zorn, • Robb. . a nd Mrs. 'Davidson and grandson, Robert Davidson, of Tor- onto : Bertie French- 01 Toronto `Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, of +Agincourt, Soar - bora' ; George Elliott, of Agincourt, Scarborce : Thos . and Mrs. Johnston, of Carlyle, Sask., ; James Elliott and Miss Teenie, of Bluevale ;Mr. French, of Wroxeter. Last week Stanley Hutehlnson for. Okotoks, Alta„ to join his favi Jno, M. Hutchinson, and bluffly went West last Springq y TBI; FALL CAUSED laRATa l ;& very eorry to learn that Wm, ;