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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1911-10-26, Page 811 Korai, Rttrs rams GET ready for Winter. A business change is mooted in town. THANKSGIVING Day, Monday, Octo- ber 3oth. SINGLE fare on the railways for Thanksgiving Day. Howicx Mutual Fire Insurance Co. will meet Saturday of this week at Gorrie, PEOPLE who were short of rain water should be well supplied after Sunday and Monday. ILLUSTRATED Lecture next Tuesday evening in the Town Hall; Free to everybody and all are invited. SALE of a choice lot of young cattle will be held Saturday afternoon of this week at the Central Hotel at 2 o'clock. N. C. Coutts is the proprietor and F. 5. Scott will be the auctioneer. FRIDAY evening of this week the Medal Contest will come off at the Town 'clock. There cin at 8 o Hall, commencing should be a large audience. Entertain- ment is under the auspices of the W. C. T. U. GODERICR Star says :—Brussels Fall Show was another one of the unfortun- ates as to bad weather, and though the entries aggregated 13oo, a record mark, 1 the gate receipts were so small as to be practically a failure. But wait till you see us in 1912, say the directors. HALLOWE'EN Comes next Tuesday and a few special Constables will be installed for ditty. Property owners should be on the alert as well to nip in the bud the silly pranks sometimes played on such occasions. The "cooler" will be in A number of Brusselites are at Sea - forth to -day attending Centre Huron Conservative Nominating Convention. THE Bowlers were having a game on their lawn recently showing how favor- able the weather has been for the late Fall. SINGLE fare on the railways for Thanksgiving, good going on the 27th and returning on the following W ednes day. 8 MRs. LECKIE will receive from 4 30.10 j p. m. Saturday of this week. Mrs. Coyne, of Bothwell, her sister will re- ceive with her. TAX COLLECTOR Ouvea Is getting ready to make his annual call on the ratepayers. 5% is added to taxes not paid by December 15. 'Tupper," the faithful dog friend of Maurice Danford, went to dogdom from too close contact with an auto, He was an old friend, 14 years of age. $6o SCHOLARSHIP.—The winner of the second J. I. Carter scholarship at Seaforth Collegiate was W. B. Strachan. of Brussels, who received $6o. We compliment Will. on his success and wish him the top of the ladder in his University course. MUIR THOMSON, son of T. R. Thom- son, of Brussels, gave evidence of bis agility at the Collegiate games held in Seaforth. He took first in the zzo yard race, and in broad jump and running hop step and jump. Muir also bad a hand (or a foot) in the relay race. —0 Pitmancows and eaves for sale. Apply to Phone 2818 E. RozSLL, Brussels. 200 apple barrels for sale. Apply to GORDON MODoRalm, Brussels. BUGOKEs.—Second hand .buggies, with and without tops, some nearly new, mast be sold. readiness for receptions and so will the Call and get your Molt at reduced prices. Also Reeve for hearing any charges preferred anumber umto sr 02 new ue•to sate buggies ke room over property destroyed or interfered p for our large number or cutters for the corn - with. ing Winter. Call at once and make your THE 'Emerson Journal, whose Editor choice of bugetes. EWAN & Co. 1 8-8 1 is W. B. Ballantyne, an old time mem- Fos BALE,—Large wardrobe, dining room table, eideboardand bedroom suite. Apply to ber of THE POST staff, says W. Good has purchased the printing plant at Mirror, the new Alberta town on the G. T, P. and will establish the Journal at the rustling centre. He leaves Saskatoon to -day to take possession." W. 1. is also a graduate of THE PosT and should do well with a paper. We wishhimsuccess. w SMITtt—JAcksoN.— Wednesday after- noon of last week at the Richmond Street North Methodist parsonage, Loudon, Miss Rebecca Jackson, of Blyth, formerly matron of the Mimico Reformatory, was united in marriage to Alexander Smith, of Hullett Township Huron County. The wedding cere- mony was performed by Rev. S. Ander- son, The bride was attended by Miss Bernice Anderson, of London and the groom was assisted by Arthur J, Parker, of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside in Brussels. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.—Thursday after- noon a large, gathering attended the meeting of the Women's Institute at the home of Mrs. Tames. Ballantyne, Queen street. "The proper way to set a table" was introduced by Mrs. Tames Fox and afterward demonstrated by Mrs. Fox and Mrs, Ballantyne, all of which was most interesting.A on "What the hostess:gais by gains paper enter- taining" read by Mrs. W. M. Sin- clair was a most excellent one and was greatly enjoyed by the company. Miss 's Jessie: Strachan recited "Tommy's Dinuer" in a highly appreciated manner. Lunch was served before adjournment. Meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday in each month instead of the 3rd Fri- day as in the past. SERENADE."—Thursday night of last week the residence of Alex. Smith, John street, was the scene of a "'serenade" in which a tin pan orchestra supplied the music. (Mr. Smith and bride arriving home that day.) A demand was made for money to lubricate the whistles of some of the talent but was refused and in the melee two panes of glass were broken, possibly unintentionally. It was by no means to the credit of those engaged and made them amenable to the law, as the Statute does not permit of assemblies even on the street to the annoyance of householders but when the intruders entered uponon personal prop- ertyarty and ihterfered With it thea they became trespassers. Raising windows pad knocking at doors is a piece of im ertinence that Would not be enjoyed s1se. J. LEOKIE, Breesela. HOUSE and lot, eligibly situated in Brussels, for sale or to rent. Further particularsmay be obtained from Mrs. R. Dark, or Dr. Holmes, ANYONE who will take hold of a good enter- prise should call and see T. McGregor, W. H. Kerr or S. Wilton, Brussels. ---0— Biliousness is due to a disordered e Oham stomach. h. of the condition berlaie's Tablets are essentially a stomach medicine, intended especial- ly to act on that organ ; to cleanse it, strengthen it, tone and invigorate it, to regulate the liver and to banish biliousness positively and effectually. For sale by all Dealers. DEATH os G. A. BLAIs,—After suffer- ing with fortitude for some ten days from a complication of diseases, Geo. A Blair, proprietor of the White Rouse, Guelph, passed away at his borne, Elora road, on Sunday at the age of forty years. The deceased was born in Ot tawa, where he resided until last July, when he came to Guelph having taken over the White House dry goods store from James Ramsay. While in Ottawa he had been au employee of C. Ross & Company for twenty.five years and he gained an enviable reputation, which he maintained during his short residence m ao in Guel h b eiu an able business and a through gentleman. The deceas ed leaves a widow, his father and mother and two sisters of Ottawa. The fun- eral took place Wednesday, with inter- ment at Brantford cemetery. Mrs. Blals is a niece of John. Hunter, of Brussels. BACK FROM TILE WEST.—Peter Stew- art arrived home from his visit to North Dakota last Saturday after an absence of about a month. He still owns his farms there and went to look after his share They had from 22,000 to 23.000 bushels of grain, all -of which was threshed be- fore Mr. Stewart left except the oats Market was wheat 95c, barley 900 to $t,00 and oats 400. Mr. Stewart brought a sample of his wheat to Snowflake, Man., and was only offered 76 cents. When reciprocity was defeated in Can. ada the prices of barley went up to cents per bushel, wheat 8c sod oats 30 It is not a difficult matter to prove the loan the Canadian farmer suffers to the man who lives along the international near Ow ib to the Ion continu- ed V g, g ed wet weather great difeulty is experi enced in getting the grain threshed. the wheat ,s sin outing it the shock anti where it has been stacked many of them ABusiness Chance1 1 is Qften missed when it might have been easily embraced by Systematic Saving Begin now to prepare for the day of op- portunity by depositing your savings in The METROPOLITAN BANK $1.00 OR MORE OPENS AN ACCOUNT •BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. GiLROY, MANAGE 1 COMING EVENTS Friday. Oct. 27th, Medal Contest, Town Hall at 8 p. m. under the aus- pices of the W. 0. T. U. Monday, Oct. 301h, Thanksgiving rj„ rsday, October 81st, Illustrated Free Lec"Cttret Town Hall at 8 p. m. Tuesday, November 14, "Sowing seeds in Danny." Brussels Town Hall. Tuesday, Nov. 7th, at Home in Brussels Orange Lodge at 7.30 o'clock. BRUSSELSOrange Lodge will hold an. At Home in their Lodge room on Tues- day, Nov. 7th which will be local in its character. THE Junior League of town took a trip to Ethel last Friday evening and bad a share in an enjo}able evening's program with the Juniors of that place. By notice in another column it will be observed that David Dobson, a former well known resident of this locality, paid Nature's debt on October. 4th, aged 82 years. No particulars are to ;hand concerning Isis demise. He lived at Kansas for years afrer leaving Brus- sels.' He died at Tacoma, Wash, MEDALCON'rEST — A medal contest under the auspices of the W. C. T. U. will be given in the Town Hall Friday evening 1 i of this week Three classes es will compete for medals and Recitations and Singing will be given by the children. Bobs and Marjory Campbell will sing and an exercise will be givenby a number of children. The judges will be Rev. A. C. Wishart, Mrs, J. A. Hunter and B. S. Scott. Miss Carrie Hiogston, Mr. Ru thertord and Lorne Eckmier will also assist in the musical part of the program. Au admission fee of 15 and to cents will be charged. ' BOY Scours,—Last Friday evening the audience room of the Public Library Building was well filled in response to a call to hear the Boy Scout movement discussed. Rev. A. C. Wishart, B. A. was cbairtnao and after a few appropriate remarks called upon Mr. Smith, Princi- pal of the Wingham High School. who went into the history, utility and desirability of the Boy Scout organiz ation thoroughly explaining the various gradations and illustrated his address very pleasantly by various articles used iu the equipment.' He was followed b) Scout Master Brenton of Wingham, who took up the various exercises, badges, etc., and by way of practical demonstra- tion had a trio of scouts whom be put through various exercises, which were explaned astheyprogressed, g P ressed, At the conclusion it was moved, seconded and carried that a Boy Scout organization be formed in Brussels. Next came the election of officers which resulted as follows ;—President, Rev, A. C. Wish- art ; Vice President, Rev. Dr: Oateu ; Secretary, Harry Moore ; 'treasurer, F. H, Gilroy ; Scout Master, B. S. Scott Assistant, F. Rutherford. A meeting will be held later to arrange for the in stitutinn of the real work, Messrs. Smith and Bie.ton and the boys were heartily thanked for their visit to Brus- sels and for exemplifying the work. Atter a collection was taken the meet- ing was concluded by singing the. National Anthem' There are many commendable features in the plan and purpose of the Bov Scout organization and there is everyprobability of Brussels being well represented in the under- taking. GOLDEN WEDDING. -00 October 4th, Henry Moore and his good wife, of Elma township, celebrated the sotb anniver- sary e nuptial '• e: . Th their manta ofg P knot was tied at Millbank by Rev. Mr. Beattie. Mr. is now in his Moore 74th year and enjoys comparative good health and his partner, whose maiden name was Margaret Reid, and had her Dublin, Ireland, was 70 years birth near of age•on May 25h. Owing to her poor health this event was not marked by any gathering other than the assembling g of the members of the family near by buf on a later date a re -union may take. place. Mr. Moore was the youngest sol of Wm, Moore and was born at Mill- brook, Out., corning to Wellesley town- ship, Waterloo Co., when 77 years of xge. Four years were spent there and then a bush farm was bought near At. wood, In 1882 be went West for a year selling his property and on returning purchased a farm North of Listowel in Elms township. 12 children (5 daugh- ters and 7 sous) were born to the home as follows :—Mrs. las. Ward, deceased ; Mrs A. Hewitt, of Kincardine ; Mrs. A. Pelton, Innerkip ; Miss Lydia, at home. Another daughter died in infancy. The boys are :-M. H., of Brussels ; Dr. Jas., of Listowel ; Eli, in Alberta.; Robert an the homestead (deceased); ' R cid , t Willi msou , ' anda ArobrOse, 1n Alberta attending Western Medical College, London. i Boll the ' bridesmaid and groomsman who stood up with Mr, and Mrs, Moore are living. The former. was a• Miss Annie Reynolds, now Mrs, Hammond, of Millbank and Joseph Ferguson, was groomsman. Several of the guests are still alive. THE POST ex- tends hearty eougt'atulations to Mr, and Mote the esteem of a Mrs. Moore, who hay wide circle of friends, and hopes they may bo spared to enjoy a :number of years yet with the attendant blessings of good health and the love and good will of relatives and friends. by those engaged In it if the action were are showing up greets from the same serious It will .mean a s i ous loss to issued Cause. Summonses were ss at their homes: Stmta by Reeve Leckie and Court was Set for many. Fall plowinghas also been great. Tuesdayevening but the cases were not ly delayed ou acco0nt of the rain auct as pressed. After reading the law, promises of better conduct and some wholesome advice as to the good name of Brussels bei0$ sustained and the desire to induce people to come to town rather than Myra them away, the Court was dismissed, A repetition of such offences will not be dealt with as leniently as no' citizen Should be annoyed or the privacy of his hems broken in ripen 'This is net tile a consequence barley oats will be sown probably next Spring instead of wheat, Mr, Stewart says the American farmer is vigorously opposed to reci- procity in natural products and he thinks he would feel the same way if residing in Dakota instead of Canada. He still owns his farms 'near Langdon, but in the meantime: will continue to matte his home in Brussels where, his children are first instance of 'a simtler kind but we securing the advantages of good school ,.hope it will be the last and that respect I ing under more favorable conditions able people will not be called upon to than could be expected on the farm in °} 'i the ganotlet Of such scenes and acts. ''the West. must - • POSToswICE hours on Thanksgiving Day will be 9 to to a. in. and from 5 to 6 p. m, W CTU le meeting this Thursday. afternoon when report of the County Convention will be given. FRa= LEcTUR&—A free illustrated lecture with 140 lautert views will be given to the Town Hall 'Tuesday even- ing, next ' by J. B. Watson, field secretary of the Muskoka Free Hospital for Cousumptives. Mr. Watson's lec- ture explains. in a simple, interesting and complete way, what the disease . ie, bow to avoid it and how to treat it. Parents especially should know bow to protect themselves and their children. Reeve Leckie will occupy the chair. A collection will be taken at the close. BOYSCOUTSORGANIZATION.—ORGANIZATION.—. The first regular meeting of the Brussels Branch of the Boy Scout organization was held in the Library . rooms on Wednesday, evening 25th, About x8 boys of required age were present and entered heartily into the proceedings. The details of scouting principles were first explained and the prospective scouts enjoined that every step and law of theprinciples must be conscientious- ly lived up to before the probate may be enrolled as a true scout. Four patrols were organized with leaders, patrol cry,' colors,. etc. After some practical in- struction the meeting adjourned. A seed has been planted. watch it grow. If there is anything worth while in it we. are going to find it out. If it bears good 0 fruit it lives. We won't attempt to re- organize society ; we will simply strive to play our own small part manfully and well, You'll hear from us again. Our motto is, "13e Prepared." People Wo Talk About Mrs, Juo. Lott is visiting at Toronto for the holiday. Rev. Dr. Oaten is expected home from Toronto this week. Mrs. Ben. Walker, of Toronto, is visiting relatives in Brussels. Barrister Vanstone, of Wingham, was in town on Wednesday. Miss Levine Sinclair is home from an extended visit to Stratford. Alex Thomson, of Galt, was in Brus- sels for a few days visiting relatives. Mrs. J. T. Wood is back from a visit with relatives and friends in London. ,Dr. and Mrs. Coyne, of Bothwell, will be here to visit relatives during Thanks- giving. Miss 141iuerva Jones, who was visiting with 'J'utout° relatives, arrived borne last week. Dr. and Mlr,; Cava, agb, of Owen Sound. ,via speed ''1hanksgiving in Brussel:; Miss -Nettie Holmes, of Leadbury, spente nt several days visiting her aunts, the Misses Holmes, Alexander street. G. A. Deadmau is away to Merlin to arrange his apiary in Winter quarters. He will be back in the course of a couple of weeks. *^r THI STANDARD BANK Eatabiiehod le" OF CANADA 8a Btgnche, A DEPOSIT OF ONE DOLLAR is received in our Savings Bank .Department, and is suf6,cient to open an account and entitle the Depositor.to' a pass Boob, The highest current rate of interest is allowed, and money may be withdrawn at any time without delay. Savings Bank Department at Every Branch. B1ff..ti7Sr.'i✓+ 8.,•1x3 BRANCH 3. F. Mow/ands Manager We are sorry to state that Mrs. C. R. Bennett, Brussels, has been quite ill but we hope she will soon be convalescent. Mrs. W. Jackson, of Blyth, and Mrs, S. Fear, of Morris, wenn visitors with Mrs. Alex. Smith., John street, this week. Barrister A. B. and Mrs. McDonald of Cranbrook, B. C., were visiting at the former's parental' home, Localslt, last week. Misses Lily Sharpe and Laura Leath- erdale attended the Wingham District Epworth League Convention this week. at Kincardine. J, D. and Mrs, Ronald returned to Stratford after a pleasant visit for the past few mouths at the home of Barris- ter and Mrs. Sinclair, the latter being their daughter. Miss McBain, of Toronto, was renew- ing old friendships in Brussels this week. She had been at Atwood to visit ber nephew, Lem. Pelton, who is in poor health, we are sorry to hear, Alex. Stewart, jr. Turnberry street, arrived home from a business trip to the West lust Saturday. He has farms in North Dakota and Saskatchewan and went to see about the season's crop. Mrs. Harry. MCArter and children, of Iunisfail, Alberta, arrived here last Thursday and will visit at .the home of her father, James Fulton, It' is three years since she went West, Mr, Mc- Arter bad a good crop this year we are pleased to hear, - Councillor A. C. Dames arrived hone last Monday from a holiday opting to the West, occupying the past mouth, He saw a goodly share of both city and plain and enjoyed himself very much. Mr. Dames will continue to do business at the old stand as of ,vore. H. Foreman, chief timber and tie in- spector of Ontario division of the C. P. R., and his well known assistant, ex- Warden Robert. Miller, of Toronto, formerly of Wroxeter, were in town on Wednesday calling .on friends. Mr, Miller is a busy man and (sometimes covers x,000 miles a week is his inspect- ing trips. BORN Bureiulio'°ea teto Mr. and W. SdOct. SANDERS —III Sad, township, 001, 26th, to MARRIED HVL!—DusoAN$ON•—At the residence of the bride's sister, -(Srey township, on October 26th, by Rev. A. O. Wishart, B. A., Mr. Chas.' S. Hull, of Brussels, to Miss Isabel Jane Duncanson, DIED Donso2,—In Tacoma, Wash., on October 4th, David Dobson, formerly of Brussels, in his S2nd year. G Gorman ArStratford, 1p aged 88 yp a. AUCTION SALES FaTD.w, Ocm. 87th.—Short Horn and high grade cattle, well bred. horeee, implements, &c., at S3, Lot 21,Con. 14 - McKillop township. Salo unreserved at 12;80 o'clock. A. Gardiner, Proprietor ; 17, B. Scott. Auc. ..A. SATURDAY, 00m. 28211,—J rl,neyoeng cattle,. Central Betel, Brussels, at 2 p, m. N, 0,. Coutts, Prop.; F. 6. Scott, Ano. THURSDAY NOV. 222—Farin, feral stook, implements, &"o., Say Lets 00 and 40, Con, 1, Morris, Sale, unreserved, at 1 p, nt,, W. J. Johnston, Prop. ; John Purvis, Ana, BRUSSELS MARKET 10 80 00 80 Wheat oats Peas Barley Butter Eggs Potatoes Hoge Cattle Wool w eese•ee•el�••e�re+seeeetre•s "The Best • s Face Cream • 00 • 1 ever used" is what ono of our ■ • lady 9ustomors falls us about e Nval's Face Oreton, Knowing • what it is made of we were f o curtail; it would he hart; to I g' improve on, We hardly ex- I' • fleeted that abig duette' peek- • 0 age like Nya1's would win fay- • `■ or 0aur other 'iced n • lines but it has. 13levtng it 0 0 Lite bes4 'artit:lo duCoLlie beet • • value yell' hays Yell': kto re- • •. colntitelldit to you, • • Let 06 show It to you and tell •• • you about it—Nya1's—that's • • the name, •e 00o • • i iFOX':ii • • . • e DRUG STORE • • 250 per box at 70 75 , 1g . 20 ! ARM FOR SALE,—Theunderatgnetl offers 29 60 1 -his flno farm consisting of a boat 100 aoresi 521 adjoining tits town of Clinton for ante. a The 11 80- i6 80 .farm is in a good state of cultivation,. and has 5 60 - g 76 good buildings, brick house, bank barn, drlyyy- ing house, pig pen, etc., all comparatively neat., - J2 is -A first-class youngorchard containing, hinds of fruits en'.also small fruits.. The - farm is well fended and drained and 10'a very desirable home. Forfurther partioulars apply on the premises or address - - 10.1f •.700!17 TORRANOIC,- Clinton. . HOBO' -BRED yOBICSHIRES either sex,' 20,Con. 14 T at breeding. age, for sate. Also 2 .young. ARK EOR SALE.—Being Lot Shorthorn bulla, one of them 1st prize winner 1- MoMIllop township, containing about 0'j at Brussels Fain JAS- 8175110. Lot 02, Con, 6, aeras, alleloured, n On. the preinis �e is 02 Morrie. Box 276 Brussels P. 0. Phone 108, house, bank barn with hog ren combine 5 new power mill for primping, grinding, &o. also good bearing ore ar: ,chiefly %pys. Land. is in extra good state of cultivation. ,having been (copped light and largo stock of both hogs 811d cattle fed on it for years. Farm is situated, miles from Reboot and 2 miles from Walton P, R. station. For further Darden - The People's Column. l �0AORIDB OF LANb-for sale; 15 miles North 01 Becforth. -Good clay loam, all cleared and under cultivation. Bank barn, cement floors, large frame house, newly paint. ed .• good wells at barn.. and house ; buildings and fences in excellent repair. .An ideal hone lays write J. 10. HADIIT�TON, Walton Y. 4 ,tY cheap. Apply (Mies) SUSIE GOVENLOCIi, Seaforth,Ont. apply en the premises.- vvemeausevraose_ ...tem, • Z • t B la ke • • • : Your • f • .. • •• Horses •• But come before doing so • and see our large assortment of Blankets at Prices to 0 • • • please you. • . • e Wool, Plush and Rubber Rugs e • Trunks and Satchels o Light and Heavy Harness e 3 Sets Second-hand Single Herons at your own Prices.• • Boots and Shoes Cheaper than ever. : • • it I Ds +Sr C. RICH d 4 •••••••••••••••00004.400.0 e.00444..41104,04410044,44/ •A•414#.1,> <a4'^ lir^ Elves ®'-- i'''" . `"� 4' Aq $iA *•~, � ate' r X.0- , ..--r~' -- a r , t�'� - � lF r int. .y , �, I t '. ' (a' `: � •, ,:� ��I►� . - I - c - ft��you :� 164,4" I i'11• ." a► �'� 1 ' r Why .Why Because branny inferior be b Which some F1VE Free. Twill necessary. 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