HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1911-11-23, Page 1V'OL. 40 NO. 21
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.Cutters—D., Ewan & Op,
County Council—W.Lune.e,Grsund bone -Booker
Brea.
Wood wanted, -John Hunter,
Tinian FRIT' Bruxwele 0o11no1L
Obrlstmae .T vehA , H, L, Jackson.
Cash for cream-17ei1 S. bIoLauchlin,
,i,strict 110o
Gorrie
R. McGrath and J. N. Beswitherick
attended a meeting of the L 0, 0. F.
in Wroxeter.
Misses Settle andHazel Hamilton
were the guests of their brother, Dr.
Hamilton, of Brussels,
Mrs. Andrew Doig, who has been
seriously ill, is improving:but not as
speedily as her many friends wish for.
Robt. Graham has purchased Wm.
Anderson's farm, r 9th . con., East of
Gorrie, and will get possession next
Spring.
Chas. Barrel who has been engaged
as carpenter with John Steurnel for
the past past season, sbued for Liverpool,
England.
The e A. Y. Y. A. of Sr. Stephen's'
. church,. Gorrie, are preparing for a
Xmas Fancy Fair they intend hold-
ing Deo. 1st and 2nd.
Mrs. Edward James has returned
' borne afteran extendedvisitwith her
.;daughters, Mrs. Robb. Douglas in the-
. West and Mrs. R. Gilpin in °tillia.
MonoriefF
Hartwell Speii•an is expected home
shortly finm Calgary.
Mrs. Wm. Milne, of North Bay,
was visiting her sister, Mrs. D. K.
Livingston for a week or so.
Rev. Mr. Pearson, of Toronto, gave
a flee address in Knox church on the
. Temperance question a week ago last
, Sunday.
Misses Carrie Schnocic and Lizzie
Attridge are visiting at Flint, Michi-
• gan. The former may prolong het
stay. She will be much missed as she
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was a faithful worker and ready to
aseiet in everything needing her help.
Robert MciCay, son of James Me -
Kay, is borne fermi i the West for the
Winter,
Wonder if he will go back
alone next Spring, His home is at.
Earl Grey.
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Knox church Ladies' Aid will hold a
Box Social in the church on Tuesday
evening of next week, Good program
will be provided. Be sure arid don't
forget your box.
The new church is plastered, "win-
dows in, cement work In the basement
well on and the balance of the job will
be pushed. A. new furnace will be
placed in the: building.
Fordwich
J. A. Sanderson shipped a car of
turnips and a car of potatoes.
J. H. and Mrs. Rogers will settle in
the house vacated by A, J. Lowick.
Alex. Calvert, who recently gave
his foot a gush, has returned to work
on the railaoad.
Homer Schaefer, who returned from
Fergus hospital some tune ago, is int.
proving in health.
A. 0. Sotheran and F. Adams are
making a driveway, along the banks
of the Maitland, behind their blocks.
This will make it more convenient
for delivering freight.
Mr. and Mrs. Aylesworth have re-
turned from an extended. visit with
friends ,sear Mellott, Saelt. They
visited their son, Morley Aylesivorth,
in Toronto on their way home.
During the last week in November,,;
the Record will move to the stand
formerlyoecupied by J. Argue in the
Strathy block. It has occupied its
present quarters for 15 years. The
new stand will be more convenient
being on the ground floor.
Belgrave
Sleighing has been excellent.
The Election is now one ofthe
common topics of conversation.
Alex. Oloakey, who bus been suffer-
ing from a prolonged attack of bron-
chitis, is making a good recovery we
are pleased to'state and we ttnst he
will soon be o. k:
Miss Annie, daughter of Wm. Gar-
niss, 2nd' line, is home from the West.
Miss Garniss is a former pupil of
Wingham High School and taught
for some titneduring her • stay. She
intends returning next Spring, we
understand.
This week Richard Procter, Vice -
President of Brussels Grey& Morris
Telephone Co., wan at
Toronto in con-
nection with the hearing of the Me-
Killnp appeal case. Mr. Procter hikes
quite an interest in the Telephone
Company.
CUTTERS
Go to Ewan & Co's show
rooms and see what they
have in the up-to-date cut-
ter line. We have just
what you want—all home-
made Cutters and Sleighs.
Call and purchase the
Ewan & Co. goods and en-
courage home industry.
Ewan & Co.
BRUSSELS
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, TI-IURSD47, .NOVEMBER 23,
The Women's Institute meeting
will be held next Tnesday afternoon,
at the home of Mrs Jn s Taylor.
.
Report of the Proviocial Institute
Convention
at Toronto will be given
by the delegates and all the ladies of
the community aro coedially i
tvited
Co attend,
Last Sunday evening Rev. Mt.
Durrant delivered an able address on
lliissiors to a very attentive audience.
The reverend gentleman presented
the snbjeot in a very practical way
aiming to allow tile benefits by the
leaven of Christianity, and the direct
need to further the advancement of
Missionary work. The choir gave
special must: acid aegnitted them-
selves well; Mrs. Durrant sang the
solo in the anthem very sweetly.
Winthrop
Patrick Maloney has purchased 50
acres on lot 6,: con. 6, 111eKiliop, rem
John I+'lannigau,
Miss Bessie Robinson, of McKillop,
made a visit with his sister, Mis. S.
G. Shannon, Blyth.
Wm. and Mrs. William McGavin
celebrated their golden wedding and
received congratulations from many.
friends.
ANNIVERSARY.—Cavan. church will
hold its anniversary on the. 3rd of
December, Rev. D. N. hfatinee, B. D.,
Ph. D. Mitchell, will preach at 11 and
7. The usual Fowl sapper and enter-
tainment will be given on the follow-
ing Monday evening.
Oaven church, Winthrop, will hold
its anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 3rd.
Bev. D. N. McRae, B. D., Ph. D.,
Mitchell, will preach at 11 a. in. and 7
p. rn. Fowl Supper and entertainment
will be given on Monday evening,
Dec. 4th. Talent from Brussels, Sea -
forth and Clinton will take part in
the program. A splendid night is
anticipated.
Walton
Friday evening of this week a poli-
tical -meeting will be held in the A.
0. U. W. Hali at which addressee are
expected from Barrister Proudfoot,
Liberal oanditlat.e, for centre Huron,
W. H. Kerr and others. Seats will be
reserved for ladies.
Services willt held ! e d next Sunday in
St. George's church as usual. A
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supper in the basement and service of
praise in the church on Thursday
evening, Nov. 30th, to which the pub-
lic is invited. There will be no fixed
fee but a free-will offering to cover the
expensesof the new furnace and other
improvements is asked for.
Ornr, Henry 7'hamer. for many
years a x'esi dent of Milverton, died at
the hone of his daughter, Mrs. Henry
Yundt of Restock, on Monday, Nov.
18th. Mr. Thamer was a native of
Germany anti came to Canada when a
youngtesnrvived is s u vived by one
team
son and two daughters, namely
William, of Walton ; Mrs. Henry
.Ynndt of Rostock, Mrs. Chas, Papko,
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Cash Reduction Sale
Bots &•s.
For the. next 30
Days we will sell
Optical Goods
at Greatly
Reduced Prices.
If your Glasses do not
suit you come and have
your eyes .tested FREE.
Cheap
Photos
ere seldom worth the money
..paid for thorn, because they
must be of inferior quality.
I am nob making that kind.
I have an
Over Supply
of h'older's and Mounts which •
when finished are worth
$4.00 and $5.00 per doz. I
will make sittings for these
for the next 30 days at $0.00
and $4,00 per doz.
Please sit early—good photo-
graphs cannot be made un-
less time is givep to put thein
through the process of fin-
ishing in a proper manner.
G. F. Maitland
BRUSSELS
November 16, 1911.
of Metz, Mich. Mrs. 1V. D. Weir de-
ceased, was also a daughter. The
fume id took place on Wednesday
afternoon to Moserviile cemetery,
when Rev. A. Blunk conducted the
last rites:
Wroxeter
A. Currie, of Brussels spent Sunday
in the village.
George Howe made a business trip
to Toronto this week.
Mrs. Jno. Huiniltnn is the guest of
relatives in Stratford.
Sirs. '1'. G. Hemphill returned nn
Saturday front a visit with friends in
Toronto. .
W. 0. Outrie haspurchased the
butcher business here and bookosses-
sion last Friday. p
Bluevale
Rev. W. J. West M. A. was at
Kincardine on Thursday in connection
with the induction of Rev. Mr. Bic -
Arthur, the former being the well
known Clerk of the Presbytery.
The address at the annual meeting
Of the Ontario Hockey Association de-
livered by L. B. Duff, retiring Presi-
dent, of Welland, evoked many com-
plimentary
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p nt r
ni remarks. He is a Blue
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yenta
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yenta we are allroud of. Our old
boys all "make good."
FINNIGAN'S FORTUNE.—This play
will be presented by a company from
the Parish Club, Wingham, in the
Foresters' Hall here on Friday even-
ing of next week, Dec. 1st, under the
auspices of Knox church Guild. The
Winghamites present Finnigan's
Fortune in gond style and no doubt a
full house will witness it Friday even-
ing.
TtfRNEERRY PIONEER.— By the
death of George Fortune at his home
lot 5. con. 8, Turnberry, on Wednesday
Nov. 15th, Huron County has lost
another of her pioneers. He was
born in Berwickshire, Scotland, in
I827, coming .to Canada in 1851, and
after spending a few months in the
neighborhood of Dundas and Bright,
he and his two brothers, John and
Thomas, settled on adjoining fames in
the township of Tunrberry. He was
a member of the Presbyterian church,
a staunch Liberal and for many years
took an active interest in all matters,
pertaining to the welfare of his
country. About two weeks ago Mr.
Fortune suffered from a slight stroke
of paralysis, and in falling fractured
his hip. Owing to his advanced age
he did nob recover from the shock,
and passedpeacefully away to his re-
ward. He is survived by his wife,
two sons and two 8aughters.
TURNBERRY Ooawo;x.—Township
Council meeting was held in Clerk's
office Binevale, Nov. 20. Members all,
present, Reeve in the chair. Minutes
of last meeting read and adopted
on motion of Messrs. Mulvey and Mc-
Burney. Moved by Mr. Mulvey, sec-
onded by Mr. Rutherford, that By-
law No. 12, 1011, be passed for the
in the
of a public meeting of t re
electors of Turnberry township in
Foresters' Hall, Bluevale, on Friday,
December 22nd at 1 o'clock p. in. for
the nomination of candidates for the
offices of Reeve and Coniciilors to
serve in the Municipal council of the
ysarr101121itOa°f. ... � fiery, ;' ealth
l:gzi
aSt.
Paul Powell, error George Finlay
rasenet., 31.00 ; Paul Powell, error
part salary, $5.00 '
ElliottIlBe
os.grav-
elling,
Morris to pay $14.25 on till
$30.53' John Abeam, repairing culvert
llowick. to pay $1,00 ; James Kirk-
by,Tt rnberr Ho I k r
t vv and Ui lr r
, C 1 Sae
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p y s each, 317.40; &foKhinor Bros,
gravelling, 312.94 ; S. Holmes, inspect-
ing gravelling, 3L12 Sam. Vanstone,
damages, 32,00 ; Wm, McMichael,
digging drain Morris to. pay $, $10,80;
Duff & Stewart, box in toad Morris to
Pay s. $1.50 ; McKinnon Bros,, Turn -
berry's ehwre culvert, 61.75 ; MOKin-
non Bros., tile drain, $13.50 ; Peter
Hastings, savingtimber1n river, 31.00,
Meeting adjourned to meet iu Clerk's
office, Bluevale,, Friday, Dec. 15th, at
10 o'clock a. m. JOHN 13UisGEss,
Clerk.
Jamestown
On Thursday, 30th inst., the James-
town Branch of the Women's Insti-
tute will meet at the home of Miss
Jessie Strachan at 2;30 p. rn. A paper
will be given at this meeting on
"Habits of good Society" by Miss
Flossie Scott. There will also be a
discussion on "Candy making" and
all who can are requested to bring
recipes. Good attendance is hoped
for.
LEAVING MOOREFIELD.—The follow.
ing address and presentation was
made to J. B. Innis, formerly of this
place before he left Moorefield :—Be-
fore
Be-
fore leaving for the West J. B. Innis,
who for several years had been a valu-
ed worker in St. Andrew's church,
Moorefield, was presented by the
members of the Society with a hymn
book and beautiful gold tie pin and
the 'following address :—DEAR FEL -
Low Woaaisa.-During your connec-
tion with our Christian Endeavor
Society you have taken a deep and
active interest in its welfare and we
realize we are enshrining a great loss
in your removal from us. As Presi-
dent you have filled the position with
ability, acceptance and profit, always
keeping before us the high ideals of
our church and Society. Your pres-
ence and bright cheerful personality
have been a great help in our social
gatherings and the valuable service
and assistance you have given in our
debates contributed in no small degree
rae
to their success. By
kind genial
manner and unselsthoughfor
others you leave behind you an influ-
ence for good that can never be effac-
ed. As we e sayGood-bye e ask you
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to accept this Hymn Book and pin
p vas
a slight token of our high esteeand
respect. We pray that God may
grant you health, prosperity and
happiness, open to you new avenues
of work for Him and that Jesus may
be your guide, teacher, friend and
eternal reward. Signed on behalf of
the Society.
AGNES FORRES
T
JESSIE GRIEVE.
Moorefield, Oct. 19th,
Morris
FOGS 270 PER DOZEN.—New Is the time to
feed ground bone which is the best •known
producer of eggs. For sale by BARRER BROn.
The sleighing livened up the getting
about.
Miss Elsie Ireland was visitr.ng
Mends in Wingham last week.
The windmill ou the farm of Jno.
McCall, Sth line, suffered by the wind
storm last week.
District news is always welcome at
THE POST. Write or telephone when
you have a newsy item.
31.00 in advance, secures THE POST
from now to January hat 1913. Now
is a good time to subscribe.
A former Morrisite in the person of
John Medal!, of Lueknow, was visiting
under theparental roof for a few days.
John and Mrs. Campbell, of Kincar-
dine, were the guests .of the Olegg
family last Tnesday. The parties are
very old acquaintances.
Samuel Walker, 6th line, has dis-
posed of a fine filly rising 3 years to
Wesley Speiran, 14th con. Grey, for a
good figure. It pays to keep the good
kind.
Mrs. James Anderson and Mrs. W.
H. Ferguson were at Toronto last
week attending the Provincial
Women's Institute and enjoyed the
gathering very much.
We are sorry to say that our old
friend Thos. Garnies, 3rd line; is not
any too well this Winter, rheumatism
and other ailments asserting them-
selves but we hope he will soon be
better of them.
Albert McCall and Mrs. John For-
syth and dau
or-
s tlanddau hter, Lyles
of Frobisher,
Sask., who were here on a short visit
with their father, Wm. McOall, 7th
line, who is not very hearty, left for
their Western home on Monday.
James McCall will continue his visit
here for a month.
Miss Hester Johnston, 5th line, who
was in the hospital at Wingham, was
brought home Tuesday of last week.
Con' eeir jug' tun kindly halted the
ieession line at Mr.
id allowed the
a We arc
Considerable anxiety was felt by
relatives and friends of the Misses
who are Missionaries in China
Irvine, M a
t i
and are located a ov ear Sh r h
tdt n a a
where considerable of the fightiug has
beet' omnia. ou, It is to be bolted the
trouble will soon be settled so that
peace mayonce re be reetored.
shorAime agogmore
Will, McCracken,
a web known resident of the 4th line,
had the misfortune to meet with an
Accident. He fell through the trap
door in the barn floor damaging his
ribs and re;eiviug a general shake-up.
The wonder was that he was not more
seriously injured. Many old friends
hope ire will soon be as wen as ever.
M rrannoNX.-on Wednesday, No-
vember, loth, Alex, It, Speir, second
eldest son of Allan and Mrs. Spoil•,
4th line, was united in marriage to
bliss Rebecca Ducie, both of Posqua,
Sask. It is two years since Alex.
went West but he appareutly likes it
as he has taken a homestead and now
got a housekeeper of his own. We
wish Mr. and Mrs, Spate great pros.
perky iu their new home.
HYMENEAL.— The Souris (Mau.)
Plaindealer speaks of the marriage of
a cousin of Tiros. 13radshaw and Mrs.
Jno, Shute ie, of Morris, as follows :—
"John Hoggart, a well known and
popular young farmer of Souris Dis-
trict, was mitimied at Brandon on
Wednesday, Nov. lst, to Miss Annie
McLaren, late of Dundee, Scotland.
The marriage took place at Knox
church Manse, .the Rev. G. A. Edrnis-
on officiating. After the ceremony a
wedding supper was spread at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ooutsell,
251 Twelfth St., where a number of
friends met the newly married couple.
A dance followed, a very enjoyable
evening being spent. The Plaaiudealer
joins their many friends here its wish-
ing Mr. and Mrs. Hoggart long years
of happiness and prosperity." Mr.
Hoggart will be remembered by many
in this locality who wish hint much
joy its new relationship.
Wingham
Fred. Rousseau, the Toronto travel-
ler, who fell beneath a train at Blyth
some weeks ago, is in the hospital here
and it is feared he may die. At the
time of the accident both legs were
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amputated and another operation eration was
P
neeessary last Monday,silvers plates
being put in on account of the relax-
ation of the cords. His condition is
most critical.
Ethel
HAVE You CREAM TO DISPOSE or, Parties
wishing to dispose of cream at highest price
may do so by delivering it at Ethel Cheese
Factory, Tuesday of each week from 8 to 11 a,
m. and at W. Spence's store, Ethel, on Wed-
nesday from 8 to 11 a. m.J. R. Baowx, Ethel.
Council will meet on Saturday,
December god at the Hall here.
Next Sabbath will be Temperance
Dayon the Ethel circuit in the Metho-
dischurches. Rev. 51r. Wren will
preach special sermons and appro-
priate music will be rendered.
Saturday evening of this. week a
meeting of all anxious to see a Young
People's literary and musical society
organized for this Winter will be held
in the Township Hall at 8 o'clock.
The new residence of Robert Brem-
ner, East of here is finished. It is a
2 story cottage, 20 x 44 feet, cement
veneer. Mr. Bremner and family
have got moved and we trust many
happy and prosperous years are before
them in their. new home,
BIBLE 'CLASS BANQUET.—Thursday
evening of this week the Youug Men's
Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday
School will hold - a Banquet in the
Dilworth Hall at 8 o'clock. After
dealing with a well filled menu a pro-
gram of five toasts, interspersed with
musical selections and readings, will
be given. The class is a real live de-
partment of the church.
The Mission Band in connection
with the Ethel Presbyterian church
will hold an entertainment in the
Township Hall on the evening of Fri-
day, December 1st, commencing at
7.30 o'clock. Au interesting program
is being prepared consisting of dia-
logues, recitations and music. All are
invited and a good time promised.
Admission 10c and 15e.
Soma OUT.—This week R. A. Thomp-
son, merchant here, sold the balance
of his Dry Goods, etc„ to John Mc-
Donald, merchant of Ethel. The
latter will likely take over the goods
this week. Mr. Thompson purposes
removingito Edmonton but will not
likely go until the Spring. We hope
success will attend him
A FINE SUccEss.—The second Lay-
man's Missionary Banquet Thtusday
evening of last week, under the aus-
pices of the Methodist church, was a
most successful gathering. 150 men
were present and enjoyed the excel-
lent bill of fare, physically, mentally
and inorally. Rev. A. I. McKelvey,
of Trowbridge, presided and filled- the
foal 'n., iii goad a ,vie. The selections
is choir, quartette
eve very much
Ir. Millson, of
W. H. KERR, Frof y etor
which daily come to us, Both gen',
;lemon will be glady welcomed to
Ethel011 some Altera ocoasta,
, To
the ener e l
o pastor, Rev,
My Wren,
le due a large u eaure of praise for
the aneelfleh way in which be worked
to bring the Banquetu
of to such
a sna
cessl'nl tssuse. His good workon all
occasions is deservedly appreciated
even if he may not often be told about
it,
Leadbury
Miss Bella Hackwell is visitinghes
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sister. Mrs. Naylor, at Rochestr, N,
Y.
John Dennis is nursing a sore foot
the result of coming in contact with
the front wheel of the engine.
Mrs. John Govenlook was at Tor,
onto last week as a delegate to the
Wor'sen's Institute Convention,
Alex. Gardiner bas bought the old
American church and will have it
moved to the McOuaig. property,
Alex. Gardiner has disposed of the
East -25 acres to Jas. Nicholson, of
Winthrop, who has taken possession
and moved in.
Rev. Joseph Elliott has been can,
vassing in this part of the riding but
with what success we cannot say un-
til after Election day.
The trustees of S. S. No 9, have had
a platform built along the front of the
school which adds to the comfort of
both pupils and teacher,
Mr. Stewart, the blind piano tuner.
from Hamilton, has been engaged a
number of days in the North end of
the township at his calling. Re
thoroughly understands his work and
gives entire satisfaction.
Grey
Roos 270 Pan DOZEN.—Now is the time to
feed ground bone which is the beet known
producer of eggs. For sale by BA FIXER BRoe,
Miss Eliza Burk is spending a few
weeks with friends in Goderieh.
Mrs. Will. Elliott and Mrs. Gemnrill,
of Pilot Mound, Sask., arrived home
on Monday, owing to the critical con-
dition of their sister, Miss Jean Mc-
Donald.
Robt. and Mrs. Pearson, Jas. aril
Mts. Pearson and Teaedale and Mire.
Whitfield spent Saturday at Angus
Brown's, celebrating little Olifford's
birthday. Man happy returns.
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rs
A Box Social will bef3 iven in Uniou
Ohureh Friday, Dec. let, under the
auspices of the W. M. S. of that
church. Good program is being pre-
pared. All are cordially invited to at-
tend.
Last week Jaynes Armstrong, 10th,
con., arrived home from Manitoba
where he spent the past• few 'months
very enjoyably. Miss Bertha, his
daughter, is extending her stay ill
the West.
During the past week organization
meetings were held in this township
in the Liberal interests with ver
satis-
factory resit
ts Barrister Proudfootudfoot
attended and discussed Provincial
questions with the electors.
Collector Bishop is on the war -path
in connection with the ingathering of
taxes for 1911. He has about 315,000 .'..
to account for by the 14th of Decem-
ber but as he is an old hand at the
business he knows how to go about it
all rigtt•
7he
friends
of Misa Tean
Donald 14Ic-
be -glad to bear of her
speedy recovery from an attack of ap-
pendicitis. Thursday it was necessary
for an operation so a Dr. was called
and a very critical operation perform-
ed. The patient is doing as well as
can be expected and we hope will soon
be convalescent.
Cranbrook
The condition of James McNair
shows no improvement we are sorry
to state.
Rev. Mr. Wootton's Missionary ad-
dress last Sunday afternoon was much
appreciated.
We are pleased to report favorable
progress in the condition of A. J.
Helm. It is expected he will be able
to get home shortly.
MRs. RANN DIES SUDDENLY.—Last
Monday morning a very sad surprise
calve to John Bann, of this locality.
He called to his mother that he had
lighted the fire and was going to the
barn and receiving no reply went to
her bedroom and found that the old
lady had quietly and peacefully passed
to that land where there is no death.
Site had eaten her supper Sunday
evening and retired at her regular
time feeling as well as usual but about
midnight her son heard her up and en-
quiredanything if an thin was the matter and
on receiving a satisfactory reply
rest-
ed quite content It is supposed death
followed shortly after as the body was
cold in the morning. Deceased's
maiden name was Mary Ann Knight,
she being a sister to Joseph, James
and John Knight all of whom . have
bone to their reward,the latter being
uried last week. Te Isle of Wight
was her birthplace and she wag mar..
ried to her late husband before ,cor corn-
ing to Canada. For a time h
near Exeter, Huron Co.,
0 •.- 1 Grey township.
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Beginning Saturdays'
We offer Boots and Shoes at greatl?•t-
ed prices for cash at time of purchase, kil
ing that customers are prepared to pay cash..
at this time of year if they aresaving 'none
by doing so. We offer you the opportunit
for 6o days, Now is your chance—ours
prices will surprise and please you. Our
stock is heavy and goods new.
C. Richards