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Manager
Brussels Branch
New Advertisements
Ring found -Miss Clerk.
Farm for sale -R, Wortley,
Hees for sale -Pletcher Roe,
Spanish lntluenaa-,las, Fox.
Home for sato-Alex. Stewart,
Auction Sale -Richard Johnston.:
Motormen -Toronto Railway Co.
Tenders wanted-'ronvnahip of Morrie.
istrict Bails
Cranbrook
Public school is closed as a prevent-
ative to the spread of influenza
Miss Maggie Petrie is home f'oen
the Stratford Normal, She has not
been very well but we wish her speedy
convalescence.
The usual Sabbath preaching ser-
vices will be cancelled in both the
Presbyterian and Methodist churches
next Sunda} owing to the prevailing
epidemic.
The Moncrieif store has been pur-
chased by Curtis Rathwell, or Oastoe,
Alta, a former resident of this locality.
HIe gets possession this Fall ancl
should do well as be bas had year of
business training. We tvisll him inte-
nse,
Jamestown
A.'pltone has been installed in Hugh
Docket's -home.'
Miss Ashton, Gorrie, is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. D. McDonald.
We are sorry to report that Miss
Payne as ill with influenza at Blyth,
Her many friends of this locality wish
her a speedy recovery.
Kt IN A0TION.-A sad message
was 'nought to the hone of Donald
and Mrs. Richardson, std coni. Grey,
informing thein of the death of their
son, Pte. James M. Richardson, who
was killed in action on Sept. 20th, Ile
enlisted with the 100th Batt., Winni-
peg, in 1015, going overseas in the
Spring of .1016, Atter being some time
in England he proceeded to L'rauce
there to do his duty for home and
country. He was wounded. Duce but
was able to go back to the trenches
again, and always wrote' regularly to
his mother with the hope of returning
Meme at an eatly date, James was a
fine, steady young man, intelligent
and a great reader. Ile watt 88 years
of age and was born in Binsearth,
Man. Before enlisting he was on a
homestead in Duek Mountain, h1an,
Besides hie parents he is survived by
two Meters, Nurse Richardson, of Win-
nipeg, and Miss Margaret, of Toronto,
The cOmmtutiby at large deeply sym-
pathize with the family in the loss of
an only s011 and brother.
Molesworth
PRESENTATION. -The recent return
of li)11•nett and Mrs. Smith frorn a
wedtliu rr teip to Niagara and Buffalo
was Made the occasion for a gather-
ing of ycnn' people at the home of
the bride's atarents, James and Mrs.
Elliott, wlst iset jolly evening was spent
in games, music and dancing. Sirs,
Smith was presented with rituhletots
beantifnl gifts and the following ad-
dress we., read by Miss Nellie Stew -
tart :-DttiAR NIRS, Stuani.-We, a few
of your triceoda and former neighbors,
meet tmlight to extend to you oily
best wishes for a happy and prosper-
ous wearied life, We were somewhat
surprised When we heard you wea'e
about to taste this very ilnportantstep.
We trust that you will be given grime
and etrangth for the duties and re-
epene1hilitlee of yout new relationship
in life and that you end Mr. Smith
may be long spared to enjoy each
other's companionship and love, We
will miss you from our neighborhood
but what is our loss will be a gain
elsewhere, As yon go 10• y0ny new
home we would like y011 to take with
you some small tokens of our love and
vegan"! for you so we ask you to 11,0-
cept [obese gifts. Our beat wlshee for
your future happiness go with thein,
We trust you may have y01)1' share of
the good things of this lift) and that
you will receive the reward of the
faithful in the life to come. Sighed
on behalf of your friends.
NELLIE STEWART, SADIE SEEHAVER,
AnNES SANGSTER, RloODA DEAN.
Bluevale
Jos. and Mrs. Robb and Mass Teres -
ea motored to Stratford mild spent
Thanksgiving with Neil 11, Robb and
faolily.
The funeral of the late Alex. 10raser,
who was killed at Henfryn last Mon-
day, took place frorn the home of
Robert Shaw, Bluevale, Wednesday
afternoon, interment being made in
\Vingham cemetery. Deceased was
78 years of age, Fuller particulars of
the sad dentin may bo read elsewhere
in our 0011161ns,
The Diamond Jubilee Services of
Knox Church Bluevale.. will be held on
Sabbath October 27th. Rev. Professor
Law, of, Knox College, Toronto, will
preach at 1I a, nn. anti 7 p. ro, a The
congregation was otgauized in the
Pall of 1855 and so this year celebrates
its 00th anniversary, All friends and
wellwisbers of the oougtegation are
invited,
Woitn'1N's INSTITUTE, --A very in-
teresting meeting of the Women's In-
stitute was held at the house of Mrs.
Jos. Robb, on Thursday afternoon of
last week. Papers were read by Mrs.
W. Fraser on "Books for the Young"
also 00110n1 Events by Mfrs, 1t. Gar-
niss, which was very interesting and
instructive, Mrs, S. S. pole, District..
President, gave a splendid eddz 11
urging every one to live up to the good
regulations and asked 111141 every
women conserve food as if it were for
her own boy in France, Miss B, Cole
gave a recitation which was enjoyed
by all, entitled "England's Greatness,"
The receipts for the month ave ;-Pro-
ceeds of concert, $112.15 ; Supper at
School Fair, $06,05 ; Booth at same,
860.67 ; Sale of cake, $8.00 ; Sale of
lee cream, see„ $7.25 ; °ollectecl for
sham, $5.75. Donations le0m Mrs.
R, Musgrove $2.00 ; Mrs. Aiken $3.00,
Shipped to Red Cross : 48 sults pyjam-
as ; to our boys overseas, 28 sweaters
aria a 556 pairs of socks.
OBITUARY. - On October 11th the
death occurred, at Toronto, 0f Mary
Ellen (Nellie), beloved youngest daugh-
ter of 1110 late John and Mrs. Burgess,
of Bluevale. A brief Illness, lasting
only two weeks, resulted in death, in
spite of tender dare and nursing. The
Limited was held from her mother's
home on Monday aftertrootl, 11ev,
Orawford Tate conducting the service.
Interment was made in Blnova)e cem-
etery, Pallbearers were ;-Jos, Bur-
gess, Ottawa, brother ; Jas. Burgess,
Brussels, and Jas, and Oraik Olegborn,
emashie; Robs, AiLcheson and William
Wilson, Toronto. °there horn a dis-
tance who attended the funeral w000
Miss Annie Olive', Toronto ; Mrs,
Jas. Burgess, Listowel; Rerb. Bur-
gess, I. P. S., and Miss Nellie Burgess,
Owen Sound, The remaining mem-
bers of the family are :-Her mother,
Nfrs, John Burgess ; two sisters, (Mrs.
\V n. 111118er, Hush Loire, Sask., and
Nfiss Belle .Burgess, Bluevale) ; and
two Mothers, (Joseph, Ottawa, and
James, Listowel.) Nellie Burgess was
born int Bluevale and spent her' child-
hood and school slays here, Later she
took rt business course and spent some
years as a sten0graphee in Toronto,
Site took great interest in her walls
and became a successful business
worm», Deceased was intelligent and
capable, her kindly nature and 81)111ty
disposition winuhlg for her many
friends, Her death is a great loss, not
only to her 1- Jrediate relatives bat to-
e Marge circle of friends who !always
looked forwead to the enjoyment of
her bright presence at the times of her
holiday vieit8, The sympathy of
everyone in the community is extort!-
ed to Mrs, Burgess and the ea8tere and
brothels in this their second t'ecent
bereavement„ Only two months age
Lieut. Walter 13mgees, a brave and
capable officer, Was killed In 80(1011 in
W. H. K1 RR, Pro¢rietor
Prance. The Tinnily have the console.-
t,„„of sweet awl beautiful mernoriveAu ctio n Sale
of these bright yontlg people,
Ethel
111 Carrie McLennan) mat home for
Thanksggielug from Toronto,
School is stall closed, illis,t
McL'l-
land,Priiti Principal, is i1 vllg in health.
The special meeting of the Women's
Institute has been postponed andefi-
ilitely.
8 Last Sabbath Rev. Mr, Johnson ex-
changed pulpits with Rev, Mr. Bur-
gess, of Bluevale,
Communion service was held in the
Presbyterian Munch last Sunday con-
ducted by Rev. Hugh Rose,
The Girls' Patriotic Club will meet
at the bomb of Miss 'Vetch), Pollard on
Monday evening next at 8 o'clock,
There will be no service in either
the Methodist or Presbyterian chnt1h-
esifor the next 2 Sundays owing to the
inliuenza.
Any person having socks fon' (elle
soldiers are asked to band 111810 in to
Mw, (Dr,) Ferguson so that an early
shipment may be made overseas.
Wroxeter
Miss Cassie Harris is holidaying at
ReI.
Nlre.nsal Pte
d, Davey was a visitor in
Toronto last week.
Mrs, M. McLennan is the guest, of
relatives at Brantford,
Jno, Hamilton hasurchased J. N.
Allan's residence on Queen street,
George Moffatt, of the Bank of
Nova Scotia, Toronto, is spending 2
weeks with his parents, Peter and
Mrs. Moffatt, of Morrisbank,
Mrs. Jno, Hamilton was called to
Torouto last week, owing to the
serious illness of her son, Harias.
We are glad to hear ho is improving.
The name of Sherrie Gibson, eldest
son of John Gibson, appears in the
casts/111y list for the third time.
Twice he has been wounded, and this
time gassed. We trust he will scan
be as well as ever.
After holding the position of Se -
cording Steward in the Methodist
church for 27 years W. J. Hazlewood
asked to be relieved owing to indiffer-
ent character of his health. The ear -
alit is under deep obligation to hint.
Mr, Lowly, Belmore, has bean ap-
pointed to the office and should fill it
competently,
Next Sunday anniversary sermons
will be preached in the Methodist
Ohurch hete nt 11 a. 111. and 8 p.
by Rev. W. E. Stafford, B. A, 13rus-
sels. Special music. Monday even-
hfii, a musical and literary program
will be rendered in the churolt, Local
talent will be assisted by Miss Ve1ne
Walker, P, 11. Gilroy and IL L. Jack-
son, Brussels. Tickets 25 cents for
adults and 15 cents for children,
Another borne in our midst was sad-
dened when on Thursday morning
lien and Mrs, Rtngler received went(
that their eldest son, Pte. John Rang-
1et•, had been killed in action. De-
ceased was amongst the first to 8111181
with the Wroxeter'deterlune/itof the
161st Batt. He left Olanacla just 2
years ago and had been in 1"ranee
8i0ce the early pant of the year. Be-
fore enlisting he had engaged in farts•
ing. He wee au iudustr1ous, consci-
entious, Gocl-fearing young Mau and
was held in highest respect by all who
knew hien, Deepest sympathy is ex-
pressed for the bereaved parents,
brother and sister.
An impressive memorial service rues
held In the Methodist eh0ich on
Suuday,aflernoou in memory of Ptes.
Ralph Smith, who died of wounds and
John Riugler, who was killed in act-
ion. The service was conducted by
Rev, F. Stride, assisted by Rev. 0.
Malcolm, the fortner taking for his
text, Matt. 20:39, "Anti He wont a
little farther, and fell on His flee and
prayed saying 0 my Father if it be
possible, let; this cup pass from me ;
nevertheless not as I will but Has Thou
wilt." Touching tribute 15118 paid the
two brave young eoadiees who sacri0e-
ed their lives for Freedoul's cause,
RED ORoss ANNUAL eleattruect was
held in lied Cross rooms on Oct. 4111,
Officers selected were : -President,
George Allan ; Vice President, Rev.
1+, Stride and Mrs. F. Davey ; Secy.,
D. M, McTavish ; Trane., R, J. Rann ;
Ladies W. Oom„ Mrs, Stocks ; Supply
Secy., Mrs. J. Allan ; Sox Sec„ Mrs,
\V, Robinson ; Financiral'-Oom,-0.
Malcolm, D. Weir, Geo, McEivan, It..
Shat•pin, W. alines, R. 13aker, G. t\I-
lau, I:L. Stocks, G. Wearying, 13, IbIc-
Tavish, Jae, W. Douglas, B. Moffitt,
Wm, Gibson, A. IficKet'eher, John
Henderson. Outten Com. -Mrs, \V,
S. McKerohel', Mrs, Walker, Mrs,
S101t. Mrs, T. Brown, Miss NI. Smith,
Ws, G. Davidson, Packers Com.-
Mts. R, J. RADII, Miss Smith, 5115,
Wendt, Buyers. -Mrs, 3. Allan, Mrs.
Stocks, D. 1M. McTavish. Auditoria -
T. G. Hemphill and A. A. Lanloiby,
latest/emu SUMMARY
rtnot'`rt l'5
On hand Oat. 1st, 1017 $ 108 07
Contributions 620 00
County grants 608 15
Local prayer serviette 60 43
Proceeds from Patty, Pa-
geant (part) etc 47 60
81688 15
EXPENDITURE
Paid for 1lailel, etc.,,,.... $1214 81
Year» 240 00
Expenses and, sewi)g machine 26 00
Bal. on !hand Sept, 801.(1, 11418 57 84
8 1588 15
Audited and found onreeot by T. (i,
Hemphill and A. A. LalnOnby,
WORIe SUMMARY
Sox shipped, 600 pairs from Red
Otoss Ladies and 84 pales from
I1owick Girls Club ; Pyjama Suits,
658 l 'Flannel Shirts, 00 : Pi flow cases,
78 ; Towels, 8117 ; StrOLehnt' waits, 132 :
Face 01011)5, 80; Handkerchiefs', 24 ;
Grade Durham
ffle
Ath
# e Central Hotel Yards
BRUSSELS
Saturday, October 19th
At 2 o'clock, tho following:
10 Grade 00011aul Cowe supposed
in calf,
2ti Yearling Steers, _
15 Yearling Heifers,
The stock is in good shape and
will b0 sole) without reserve.
Thie sale will afford a good op-
portunity to fanners to get some-
thing good,
TERMS -0 months credit allow -
,ed on appeared ,joint dotes or 8 per
cent per annual discount for cash.
RICHARD JOHNSTON,
Trowbridge, Prop.
C. F. Vandtick, Anc.
Parcel of old cotton, 1 ; To Belgium
Relief, 1 pair of flannel blankets ; To
Belgium Relief, 9quilts,
Pte. Harry Westlake, One of the 5
Westlake brothers who enlisted with
the 161st Batt., returned home Tues-
day evening, and was given a warm
welcome by a large number of friends.
He had only been a short time in
France when he was overcome with
illness and lies since spent aevoral
mouths in English Hospitals. He
will enjoy 2 weeks at bis home Here
before going to Toronto for further
treatment. A number of Salem
friends spent a soellal time at the
Methodist church there Thursday
evening and presented him with a
purse.
Morris
A baby daughter has come bo glad-
den the horse of Wm, and Mrs. King.
We expect "Billy" will be a proud
claddy.
We are 501,05,- to state that Mrs. Ol-
lie Walker, Oth line, has been serious-
ly ill during the past week but we
wish her speedy recovery,
Miss Viola McLeod who was honkie
from Normal School, Stratford, for
ThanksgivingDay, had her holidays
extended owing to the closing of the
school temporarily nu account of the
influenza epulenlie,
Gunner Garry 3. Wilson, of the 2nd
Artillery Tank Batt„ left Petawawa
oalnp Oct, 3rd for overseas. He has
been transferred from the 0, F. A, to
the Tank Battalion. Garry is a
splendid young man and will he a
great favorite wherever he goes
Previous to his going away Belgrave
L. 0, L. presented him with a gold
ring bearing the sign of the "Royal
Arch" as a token of their friendship.
We sincerely wish him good luck
and a safe return.
Grey
Qnite it few are fighting the "flu,"
Miss McIntosh, who has been visit-
ing P. A. and litre. -McArthur, 6th
Oen„ for imam time, returned to Tor-
onto this tveek.
The 50 acre farm, We Lot 18, 0011.
16, Grey, known as the Wortley prop•
erty, is offered for sale by tender.
See advt, in this issue.
The wounding of Pte. Whitfield
Roe, to which ref0reuee has been
male, was more serious than first re-
potted. I11 addilinn to the shattering
of the knee the bones of his other leg
were fractured and itis hospital stay
will no doubt be an extended one,
We !hope he will pull through all
right, however.
Sneak thieving is becoming ton nom -
num to be considered a jolce and there
will he something doing if not sud-
denly stepped, The home rf Law-
rence Wleeler was visited and the
0811111' rifled of pat t of its contents.
Thursday night some persons called at
Jas. Dal'difi's ancl were eee11 at both
residence and hen (house. A, flash
light was used, A little tickling from
salt Or peas from the barrel of a shot
gun tniglht teach a useful lesson with-
out doing much injury.
ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION. --011
a ascent evening a company of neigh-
bors and friends, utunberiug 60, as-
sembled at the Mone of Mrs. Arthur
Smith to do honor to her son, 13ntv1ett
Smith and bride. An address was
read by Wesley Stephenson and fine
smelting chairs were presented to the
bride and groom, James Wittier and
°8010000 Cochrane, making the pres-
et) talions,
DEAR PatlsiWs,-We, gone friends
and neighbors have gathered hero this
evening, on the occasion of your may.
riage, to convey 10 you our best wish-
es. Burnett, you have been among ns
all your life and now, Mrs, Smith, we
welcome you to our community, We
trust you will feel at home in nth'
amidst and wish you both a pleasant
and .prosperous voyage over, thelat'in
matrimonial 1 tonal son,
Wo ask you to ac•
cent these chairs as a token of out,
goodwill and trust you may be Spar-
ed many years to enjoy them together, -
Signed nn behalf of your friends and
neighbors, JAS, Di6TNER,
0, COCHRANE.
An appropriate reply wets mads by
]kit'. Stith inih i
be n 4 of himself and
Wife, The evening was spent in a
program of games, .1111)810, dancing
andluinlh and 01flue Dine enjoyed
after which the gu081s departed to
their vesperlive homes alter wishing
the happy young couple Wilily joys
and few Hort Otte,
Walton
The regular n hnY meeting of
he
IVOIO,'n"1 1)6(1,11111111 11115 Maui postponed
frorn Chursdtty, Oat. 17tH, to '1 hnr8-
(1ay, Oct, 24th,
Belmore
D. and Mos. Livingstone, Monet'ietf,
visited friends here last week,
Sam, Riehardeon, Toronto, was the
guest of friends here last week,
Stewart Aitken, of the Royal Flying
Corns, 70r011 10, visited }le,'e last week,
Miss A Bax, Ripley, epellt 14re week
end at the home of W. anti Mrs.
Lowry.
Mrs. M. Dnubledee, Harristo)i. hl re-
newing old aquaintanoes in these
parte.
John Finch's auction sale of farm
stock was well attended. Big prices
were realized.
The funeral of the late David Gal-
loway was largely attended Wednes-
bay afternoon,
Mase Bessie Gowdy ilea returned
from the West after visiting her sis.
ter, Mrs, 3, Doig.
Dr. Jas, Mulvoy, who lately return-
ed from overseas, visited friends here
over' the week end,
Mrs. D. Seamen, Listowel, spent a
few days dere last week, She was ac-
companied home by her mother, Mrs.
T. Richards,
While going to Wingham one day
last week W, and Mrs. Mundell,
boundary, were thrown from their
rig and Mrs, Mundell suffered a brok-
en arm.
Alexander Fraser Killed
by the G. Te R. at Henfryu
J
Last NIcuday afternoon the com-
munity was shocked to learn that
Alexander Fraser, who has been mak-
ing bis home with his neiee, Miss Fras-
er, who owns the store at Henfryn,
was instantly killed by the afternoon
express. He was going over to the
station house expecting to meet a
relative supposed to be coming by
tra.
Iieninfr'yn is only a stopping place, it
seems, when passengers are desirous
of going to or` eaving that point, as
far as that train is concerned. There
being none such Monday express did
not stop and Mr. Fraser was struck at
the crossing, Ile was thrown about
50 feet and was instantly killed, In
addition to the crushing of his skull,
his ribs on left side was broken and
his legs badly damaged. Train came
to a standstill as quickly as possible
and then backed up to the scene of
the accident,
Coroner Dr. Milne, of -Blyth, was
communicated with, and an inquest,
_Was ordered for that 615)11ng at Hen-
fryn. The body was viewed, a medi-
cal report ordered and the 1 1)11881 ad-
journed to the Town Hall, Hrussels,
next Monday.
111r, Fraser, who was unmarried was
78 years of age but quite active. The
funeral took place Wednesday after-
noon from the home of has neice, Mrs.
Robb, Shaw, Bluevale, burial being
made in Wiughant cemetery.
BIG MUSICAL FESTIVAL
Three Days of'Leetures and Mullion!
Events.
The Ohautaugtta Festival to be held
at Brussels, on October 22, 23 and 24
(but indefinitely postpond owing to
Brussels Board of Health prohibiting
the holding of public gatherings.)
will open with two Japanese plays
given by a high class Japanese and
his wife, the one the ancient Japanese
comedy, entitled "The Mirror" and the
other scenes from modem! Japanese
life entitled "On the .Road to Tokio."
These will be (niched by special
Japanese scenery, costumes, works of
art, etc.
There will also be presented ohs the
opening day, an afternoon and even-
ing talk by Pitt Parker, of Boston,
who is one of the most fatuous car-
toonists and clay modelers on the
platform. He will give an exhibition
of his art, both afternoon and evening,
The second day's program will con-
sist of a Lecture by Shorland P,
Fannaon, who will speak both after-
noon and evening. Mr. Fannon is n
Community Lsctnt'er who has been lit
community welfare work for over ten
years, and has been able to accom-
plish many great things for the bet-
tering of the town and coremunity, in
the way of schools, churches' and busi-
ness. He has held the Presidency of
a coumeteial club, and hu every way
is very capable from experience to
help your town. There is no more en-
tertaining lecturer on the platform to-
day than Mr, Fannon, lie is well
versed in all plass of his subject and
will have much to say that will inter-
est all public spirited people.
The musical program on the second
day will cetlSjst of Alexander NI.
Skibinsky, the famous Russian v1011(1
lab,. Hartwell DeMillo, the Canadian.
baritone and the 'Wells Sisters, both
of whom are readers, one of whom is a
pianist and the °).);,n a tt'umbonist.
This makes an unusually strong auntie -
al organization, Skibinsky has be -
aim famous on Chautauqua platforms
and 1)eMillle was Ott( of the leadala'g
musical attractions on the (Merin
Sluuruer Olteutauqua this year.
The third day the lecture will be
given by Albeet Edward Wiggan,
Who was sent by a United States
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a: 1 wash to state to the public that
a. I have opened up a new Meat +
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BRUSSELS, v
4. where 1 wi•Il keep a cho» oe stock .y
$ sf the bash Mealee to be obtained. +
÷ Will also handle ail kinds of a
Smoked and Cured Meats and a +
Nil line of Conked Meats. t
Goods Delivered on Short Notice ,+t,
to all parts orthe town,
Will be pleased to receive a
share of the patronage and will 4'
guarantee satisfaction,
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D. B. McDonald
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OOmm188101i l0 gain up-to•lete know,
ledge with regard to the war situation
and Ise has returned with full anfur-
motion which he gives in a most eta
tertaiuiu way. He as a tnJn
eber of
a recent Ute
United States connmissiou to
Canada and bas much to say about
the splendid part Canada is playing hu
the tear, His lecture will be reee)ve1
with touch enthusiasm.
The music of the third day will con-
sist of the Pilgrim Girls' Orchestra,
composed of five artists and a reader,
who area banal of sterling entertainers
and who give It splendid r.oucert in
ensemble and as soloists,
All of the above artists heave been
on the large Chanlauqua circuits dur-
ing lis past Summer and alt's of the
very highest grade in their "line.
They will present a 8)Ieedid three
days' entertainment such as has never
been enjoyed in title community.
Soldier toddies from Brussels
and Locality Wounded.
During the past week a number of
families In Brussels told locality have
been apprised of the reality of the war
by the repines o1 casualties 10 rela-
tives. In the list are ;-
Pte. W. G. Henderson, of 3rd line
Morris, who was wounded on the
hand October let.
Pts. Garfield Jamieson, whose par-
ents lire on aid line, Morris, who was
shot in right hip, of 31d inst.
Pte, (eeo, Chalapion, Brussels, who
was injured in the bis early in the
mn,ltb,
Pte. Lawrence Artustroug, whose
parental home is on the-ith lime, Mor-
ris, suffered fron a scalp wolund on
October Dolt.
Pte. Juo, G. Audeteon, soli of Jas.
and. Mts. Audet'son, 5th line, Morris,
who on October 7th, received a gull
shot wound in the chin.
To all concerned the people of this
community tender their sympathy
and hope the boys wi it make a good
recovery and be spared to return
hems,
Morrie Council
Minutes of 00uneil Meeting held in
Township Hall, Mender, Sept. 30th.
The members were toll present, the
Reeve presiding, The (uinut'es of the
least meeting were tewl1 and approved,
By -Law No, 8, 1018, providing !'Dean
Ware. 8% (i all taxes not paid tenth
after bete 144h of Sept, was pa88ed,
A nn11,'e to have Mitelee Drell) t•e'
paired was received front Wm. Clegg,
and Olerk was imarticheel to have the
Faigieeer send his 1'( lift as soon se
1'oetaible. A petition for a tlluuiaipal
Drain was received and enter0'a1ncd,
The petition was signed by Win, Sel•
letra and ethers,
It was decided to ask for tenders for
the tt008 on the sideruad between Lots
10 and 11 in °onaeeeion 4.
Following aeenonitt were paid
:-
Peter Nf1Arthni, 2 lambs killed by
doge, 80.00, also another lamb wor-
ried ; Dan, lIIoOonald, gravel, 81.20
F. T. Beyans, gaiety Board of health,
$8,00 ; 3, Antietam, gravel, 50.60
A, L'olloak, gravel 58,00 ; J. Omen -
ball, making bile, $822.60 ; Wm. Rob-
ertson, putting 111 culvert, 880.00 ;
Jas. Peacock, pulbing In culvert $17.00
I. Taman, working grader, $8,00 ;
Wm, Kearney, wn11k on tile, and work
on grader, $21,50 ; Robb, Shedden,
fixingoulvert $3.30.; J. P, Kelly, work
on grader, $0.00; Frank Haggitt, on
Laidlaw De„ 8160.00; W. .H. MoOut-
cheon, elemenq; attain and goad work,
, R
10,00 ; . Nesbitt„ 2 lambs (tilled by
dogs $88.00 ; James Riehtnond
, 2 farm
bridges on Laidlaw Drain $40.00 ; W,
Taylor, gravel, 54.40.
Next meeting of C0nncil Tuesday,
Oats 20th, 1D18,
A, ManlaWeet, Clerk.
India soon will have its fiest im-
portant gold refinery, practically all
of the 600,000 ounces which it pros
duces. annually being sent to Serape
for refining,
The Story of Gunner
[isle McCracken'a Death
The following It-t(et' was 1l'a'ic
frtan France by hits J•'red, 4Jt entek-
en, 131usselr and givr.1111' nails uiat8
of the luta h 111th, ntcvl defrost' of
(gunner Lisle 111,a';a..t.'^n :-
Dams Miss, Me'Ura lelir:N,--f 10111 Pak.
ing the Hrst oppot anal t to write you
concerning 7(10) fano, Pte. Ln81e, who
was in nay recti 11, 1 wish to express
ate well as 1 can the sympat lly which
so many of us feel tor yeti and for the
others to whom he 1111181 have been
very dear, and also to tell you solu„-
thing of the ens:lamas/meta miter
which your son was bit, On the '2t)t11
of August we had gone aver, had
gained considerable ground a,,d had
consolidated our temporal v 1107l1)0118,
On thenlorning of the 27111 juts when
fresh troops of outs lw0111 ;(l6'(1 10 at-
tack again through us, the enemy put
Over a very heavy artillery 1811ege.
This might have indicated a peelude
to a counter attack. so that: 'hick"
No, 1 on his gun made Het titin that. his
gun was 10 position end that 11'• was
ready to handle it in person. A shell
burst about 2 780(18 frorn bi10 and
though he bad cover for ail but the
Lop of his head, a Meet. of sin•apnel
struck in the "n1y part. exposed,
piercing his steel helmet end enter-
ing the back of flim head. Oemrades
of his crew gave immediate first aid
and carried hien (0 a Mats. of onto pat a-
tivssafety, They behaved th,oligh-
out in an adrnil•11INe way showing eau
their fearlessness under the intense
shell fire, .Indeed their initi,rtve and
courage were 'vo11117 ,1 the splendid
example that "lick" always set
them. Comrades were never mote
loyal than were they and I fool a8enr-
ed tbat their behaviour was a splen.
did tribute to "Dick" 91 that 11 ex-
pressed their admiration for and tat-
tachment to him. It weal impnesinle
to spate enough cued to parry him 001
but we loss verb Ihdl.• time iu getting
him to a dressing sl.auoo, for fottuu-
ately German pi souets .were coming
back soots a1181- he nee hit and We
commandered a party "f these ar,d
they carried "Deck' out 111 chat ge 111'
011c boys, Yon,- 0011 V. its nue0nsel„08
during all that time, y'111. had high
hopes of his ultimate nu'.,very. It
Was then with he,ivy heat to that we
learned a few clay: ago that he had
died of weouds. Yon ,will u':1;e1'otaod
that we out here ern et steel and
harden ourselves 10 sad and distress-
ing losses, but there are .olu.1 eat -
standing cases 111111, leave lasting
marks and such a case 11,0.8 that of
"Dick" McCracken.
That I write as to our respect and
admiration is not ,an exegger,at,•d
statement Wheeled to console be-
reaved parents. It luta be, 1 assure
, t l
a ame. expression of nu11p-
preciationyoubuof a truly heroae ytoun;i
man. Re was indeed the pride of ,mr
section, with hie splendid physique
and athletic eourage, his ere' present
cheerfulness, generuue gond humor,
exceptional courage tend non nerve.
I have heard mote than one lad say,
"Dick" M1Otackeu dors not know
what fear is, We have wonderfully
fine men out here, and he was in truth
one of the best.
I was talking to him not more than
5 minutes before he was Ilii, f)» Inas
own initiative he made :alraugements
to have his No. 2 renttaio 111 a near lay
dug -one and to have N. 3 act tempor-
arily es the No. 2, This leas done in
order that if "Dick" should become a
casualty the next best roan should he
available to take eluarg0, That act
and intelligent devotion to his soldier -
was
ly dutiesethaa,'acteristic of his thoughtful
I have written a long letter, the
longest I have ever Written to a "next
of kin." I know that you and all his
sear relatives and closest friends will
be nearly heart broken. I know that
from my knowledge of "Dirk" himself
-a boy of his fine sensibilities and up-
right character -must have been the
pride of a lonely home.
The officers and leen of E Battery
join with me in assut•iug you of their
profound sympathy. It, your sore
distress may God be your comfort.
Vet•y sl1celely,
W. H. P.ovvsltsno .
Newspaper Prices Go U
pa
Robert,• A. Pringle, the paper coo -
troller, at the conclusion of the newe-
print inquiry, set new prices fun' news,•
print paper. The price for all the
mills is 860 per ton instead of $67,
with the exception of the Fort Franc-
is mili, which was allowed 874 ater
ton. The new order of the controlle0
is for 60 days, or to December 1st,
The new prices, which go immediately
into effect as they are retroactive to
314' 1st, were announced as follows :
-Roll news in car lots $3,41 per 100
pounds, Roll news in less than car
lots, $3,528 per 100 pounds. Sheet
news in car lots, $3.80 per 100 pounds,
Sheet news in less than car lots $8.928
per l00 pounds. .911 prices f. o, b.
In his judgment, the paper controller
also regulated the commissions to be
paid to paper jobbers. In the future
their maximum selling price is to be
16 cents per 100 pounds in cat' lots, 40
cents on less than car lots, and 60
cents on less than ton lots. The paper
controller also announced that no
new morning or evening papers will
be permitted for the duration of the
wear.
At a railroad terminus 1n 11 NOW
Jersey port a concrete Shed has been
built in which 42 cars of frozen coal
can be thawed in illi hong.