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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1919-9-11, Page 1VOL, 48 MO, II $1,5a Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, kewierne.nex THURSDAY, S.EPTEMBER 11. 19z9 11 HMI 111 1 I 18111118111ln 1181111111111111110111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111_: P.: 00 ts. 00 "st Take No Risks with Valuable Securities Your Victory Bonds, deeds, mortgages, insur- ance policies are too precious to leave where fire or thieves may reach them. Even a strong box or safe in your own home lacks the absolute security given by the Safety Deposit Boxes in this Bank. They may be rented in convenient sizes a small cost. Call and see them, —THE at Bank of Nova Scotia Paid-up Capital • 8 9,700,000 Reserve Nand - 18,1300,000 Resources - • - 220,000,000 81 Ileof It, H. GILROY Manager Brussels Branch New Advertisements billitnery-MiaS ROM. MIllinery-Miss Inman. Steer etrnyed-Phone &IOC Dow for sale -Wm. 13ryana. flatter Arai ed-wnt. Spelt% Office re.opened-hl Sid Bryatts. .Auction sale -W, H. Ferguson. Raincoat loat-D. R. McDonald, Blum Fall Fair -T G. Ratcliffe. Women. wanted -Listowel Mills. Coal ml and gasoline -8, Carter. Lunch -Melville Willing Workers. .Apples wanted -W. J. Mut/reckon. Notice to Creditors-W.D. Dunbar estete. piictEcti3s Maitland Thomas and Mrs. 11111aeott paid a visit to friends in Stratforil.- John Quippe (Gravel Road) is erecting it flue elnutoOtliolls implement and driving shed this seasnm-Albert B. Thompson took train for Grimsby to pay a visit to friends there, -Mrs. A. B. Ho rn, 18th Clon„ is seriously ill at peesen t -The Temperance committees have been busy lately examining the miumeratotos lists before final Re- vision by the County Judge. -Thos L. Ha min ond , ofEI m a , e tlos pulpit tieZgiict24th . itiea)snftNMr, Sterling who Was away;on a vacation, Bluevale NEWSY BRIEPS.-We angled to see Henry Mashers able to be out again, - Wm, and Mrs. Thornton are at pres- ent visiting relatives at Canfield, - George and Mvs. Simmons and family spent Sunday with Wm. Gallaher. - Quite a number fromhere attended the U. F. 0. Convention at Wingham on Monday. -Miss Laura 4olph has returned home after spending a few weeks at Hornings Mills. -Abe and Mrs. Procter and Chas. and Mrs, Procter, spent Sunday at the home of Jas. Masters, -Mrs. John Musgrove Wingham, spent a few days with Mrs, Robt. Musgrove. -Wm. and Mrs. Stewart and family, Bowling Green, motored up and spent a few days visiting relatives here.-Jno, and Mrs. Anger, Fordwich, spent Sunday with Alex. MeGee.-Mts. Wm. Hall spent Sunday at the home of Wm. Yee.- Robt. and Mrs, Wruwick were visitors RAVELLERS' CHEQUES Convenience, security and economy are secured by the use of Travellers' Cheques issued by this Bank. They enable the bear- er to identify himself and are readily converted into tile current c:oin 4: any foreign country, THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE m, Walton Branch J. M. McMILLANI Acting Manager 1111101160011311111110011= chool Days Are Here Again That means barefoot times are almost over for another year and the children will need to have good substan- tial Shoes for Fall and Winter wear. We have • them in Tan Grain, Urus Calf and Velour for Boys, and Kangaroo, Pebbled Box Calf and Kid for Girls and Little Tots. . The Duality is Good and the Prices are Right. Shoe the latnily here. "The Sweetness of Low Prices never equal — the Bitterness of Poor Quality." WIIIIMINIIIM*1111*••••111011 mseMeNlielrammIll•Miftliti R. C. RATHWELL, Moncrieff Milton Smith's on Sunday. -Dave And Mee. Erriogion, Dungannon, spent a few days with friendhet'.'-- 10 nnivereary services in Methodist church lastSunday were well attend- ed. Rev, Me, Olysdale, Fortlwich, preached two excellent immoral and 111130 sang a couple of solos which were much appreciated by all, -Rets Mr, Burrs is at present holidaying at Detroit, but wilt be hoine for next Sunday services. The service will be at 10 45 in Bluevale,-There were 6 cars cattle to Buffalo and oue car hogs to Toronto shipped tram lite laid, let iday. Oranbrook School opened on Tuesday with the Raine teachers, Mies McNair and Houston. Miss Theresa Switzer, who Wad here for her vacation, has taken a school nem, London and entumenced her duties last week. She is a good eacher. Mts. W. 5, Laurie and young son re- turned home after two month's visit with her parente A, and Mrs. Leitch. Mr. Lamle spent Labor Day hers and Mrs, Laurie returned home with him. Hilton and Mrs. Hillis and two children, Detroit, returned home after visiting their uncle and aunt, A, and Mill. Leitch and amine, Mrs. Win. Ziegler and Mrs. Victor Sperling. Walton Poultry wanted Tuesday or each week. Phone W. G. Neal n800 prices, &a. A good many went to London Ex- hibition this week. Brussels Fall Fair will las the draw- ing card next Wednesday, The funeral of 103 05. S. Stm y, Mc- Killop, was held Wednesday afteta noon of this week. Last Sunday morning Co. Secretary Cooper, of Clinton, addressed Duff's elm oh congregation on the 'greet question, Prohibition of the liquor. 11 was peartically handled and will do gond. Mts. William Farquhaeson, former- ly Miss Kate TelPer, is here on a visit with relatives, arriving last week. She says the °Rips around Provost, Alta., are not much to brag about this year. Are you interested in Birds 0 11 00 you or your children! should hear Jack Miner, the only man of his kind in Ontario, give bis illustrated Lec- ture in the Town Hall, Brussels, Fri- day evening of this week. Joseph Nicholson, l4tli Con. McKil- lop, is still under the Dr.'s Corp., and is not improving as -fast as his friends.. Would like to see, He is confined to his bed and suffers considerable pain in his head, Walton Wotnen's institute will meet at Mts. A. Btuoe's Wednesday next at p. m. Mrs. A.. Gardiner will introduce the topic "Advantages of Police Villages." Roll call will be fol- lowed by a chapter from "Our Govern- ment." Good attendance asked, SCHOOL FAIR. -M onday afternoon the Animal School Fair was held here and was a fine . success. Exhibits were opt es numerous as on some former occasions but, were excellent, The mots, vegetables, Stc,, were ex- hibited in a large tent supplied by Co, Representative, Stothers, who, with his staff, managed the Fair. Other exhibits were ,displayed in thefschool house, There was a large attend- ance and it was an ocatiaion for friend- ly intercourse, Women's Institute served a well prepared lunch and a re- freshment booth did a "roaring" ness, clearing nut their stock complete- ly. School Inspector Field was a busy man during the afternoon. In the speech making contest by pupils Marjory Hoover took 1st prize with short address on Gardening ; Gordon McGavin 2nd, on Home training ; Grace Shoetree& 8rd, with .Aero- planes ; and las. Ritchie 00 \Vhatilwere n onr eighbothood needs. A good and heartily applauded. Dr. Field and Mr. Stothete were judges. Prize winners were paid at the close or the Fair. Concert was 110L held in the (welling but will content) at, a later date. There were 7 schools linked np with the Fair this year. Full prize list will be given in a subsequent is- eue along with Whet, particulars of the Faits Si ally Brussels folk alt ended. ,Witaltoil &hoot Fait. is not easily beat - 00,011100001000000000080001000 tit Office • • • Re -opened : • • • • so • • • • o. • • • 0 0e a e a a a a • : : • • Office Hours : • 0 10 to 12 a m. and 1 to 6 p, m. IE • 0 •••••114•0••••••••0•••••••• IVIAUDE 0. 13RYANS Ophthalmologist, hae resumed practise in her office after spend- ing past 8 motithe in Chicago, talciug poet gtaduate course Eyes Tested. Glasses Fitted. Gar Windfall Apples WANTED Will pay 00 cents cash per 100 lbs, Phone 48 or 27 W. J. McCracken A number from this locality were at Wingham last Monday attending the If ;F. 0. Nominating Convention. St, George's church will hold their Hat vest Thanksgiving services on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28th, at 3 o'clock, when Rev. Mr. Ecoleston, Lucknow, will be the preacher. CONSOLIDATED SCLEOOL.-A public meeting of all interested in the ques- tion of Consolidated schools win be held in the A. 0. U. W. Hall, Walton, next Tuesday eveoing, at 8 o'clock. Dr. Sinclair, of Toronto, will 'be the chief speaker brit others are expected to take part in the discossion. This is a question closely related to the future .wellbeing of this coununity. About 52,000 is being paid in salaries this locality to give instruction to about 25 pupils and on account of the small attendance the teachers are greatly handicapped in their work. Attend the meeting and ask all the 0 • • • • GO 41*••• • ell, 000 0 0, 4. • • *04 • iCoalOil • This is to notify the pub- Iic that I have. been ap- pointed Local Agent for Brussels and District by The Imperial Oil Company and Gasoline • : for the distribution of Coal I Oil and Gasoline. Farm. erS are asked to bring their supply cans to our • Garage when supplies are : needed. i Si Carter 40 • • • • • • 40•0•••••••••*0000 ***** 40•41sei allele,' 1111168M, NEREINEETEZNEMETIENErimramisiamipl Fall Millinery Our New and Stylish display of Fall Mil- linery is now ready for inspection and sale and the ladies of Brussels and locality are invited to call and see onr choice stock. While grateful for past patronage a cordial invitation is extended for a continuance of your favors, Miss Wilson, of OWen Sound, is with us again this season, E. INMAN "BELMONTE" BRUSSELS 111 ,',:,,,li,111111111111111111111111 W. H. KERR, Proprietor spietnittne yon thine of to make 'De snit:lee! elanr. Wallin tr‘.11111 1,.a fine eenlle for it commottit y etiond but the people have the say. Knox church, Moncrieff givee a har- vest Home dinner Monday evening, 15th IOW, Miss Peal,' Newton, a clever fillocutioniet and humorous en- teetaiiier, Toronto, and Harry Me - Gee, Canada's limy faultier, will he among the talent on the program. Monorieff 1,niichin WAN 011 LILO matt tide week fut' a timelier nom this lineally, Donald and Miss MeTaggart, Lloyd and Mrs. Porter and Elgin Porter were visitors with At wood friend, over the weelc-eral, Reeve Livingston was among the list of nominees at the TJ. le. 0, Cola ventioti held at Winghlun IDA ;Mon- day. He wee not present. Elmer DiteK ay , 1.9110 1 roos 1,701.11 altend- ing a StlfrIfildl. School 10 '1`01 0010, hotne for a vacation before going to Faculty this Fall, We wish him sue - 0550; Gorge and Mrs, Mann, of Lunclar, Man., have retnrned to their home after a holiday visit here.. They vieit- ed at Chicago, Flint, Toronto and other poi n ts. Last Sunday afternoon the'pulpit of Knox church was occupied by Co. Secretary Cooper who gave a profit• able address, illustrated by chat ts, on the Prohibition queition. Monctieff should give a good boost for the re- ferendum. Harvest Home services will be held in Knox Church here on Soncley, Sept, 141h, at 2 80 and 7 80 p. Too, The preacher of the day will be Rev. W. D. McDonald, B. A., Atwood. There will be special music and offering. Monday eveninga Harvest Home Dinner will be given in the church basement helm 6 to 8 o'clock. This will be followed by a fine program Iro whish Mies Peal( Newton, a talented Elocutionist and humorous eillettalit- er, of Toronto, and Harry McGee, 00.11ACIft'S Harry Lauder, will take a prominent part. There will also be addresses by resident, pastors. Tickets are only 50 and 25 cents, Proceeds from Sunday and Monday will be ap- plied to the Soldiers' Tablet Fund in connection with the church. Don't miss the Harvest Home. Ethel Well bred driving mare, buggy, harness and outter, nearly new, for sale. Phone 220. ORAS. HANSTILDi Miles Live Poultry wanted Monday of each week Phone Hall's Store. The Prentes family, Mitchell, were visitors at J. K. Hall's, - Stuart McDonald has gone to Belle- ville College for vocational training. Mrs. Win, Slemmon is visiting het, daughter, Mrs. Franklin, at Wood- stock. Mrs. le, Barr has just returned from spending a couple of weeks visiting in Michigan. W. H. Love atic1son Harold attend- ed the Undertakers' Convention at Toronto last week. Miss Edyth Ferguson, Toronto Hospital, is spending a couple of weeks holidays at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Ktiess and daughter, Miss Annie, and F. G. and G. Herald, Stratford, were visitors in Ethel. D. Falconer, of Bank of Hamilton, here, is relieving Mr. Robinson, At- wood, for a couple of weeks, Mr, But- cher, 4twood, is in charge here. ,The McDonald, who was so ill here, was able to he removed to his home near Molesworth. He is regaining his health slowly hub we hope sorely. August and Mrs. Rupp and Will. Rupp, St. Thomas ; Chas. Rupp, Bran- don, Man. ;- and Mr. and Miss Vogt, Midway, visited in the village recent - Misses M. McDoiaald, M. McKee, Rhea IffeLelland and Master %Von, Mitchell are attending Brussels Con- tinuation &hosed, \Ve wish them success. This week Geo, and Mrs. Dobson, of Tessier, Sask., left for:their home after an enjoyable visit with relatives and friends in Ethel and 011101' Ontario points, Re evice next Sunday on Ethel ch cuib will take place as follows :-1711- ion Sunday school 10 a. m., Service 11 a. ro., Roe's 2 p. to. and Ethel at '7 pm. Tone LATE MISS PEARL BATEMAN,- The funerel of Miss Pearl Bateman, of whose death brief notice was made in last week's POST, took place Monday, Sept. 1st. Service wae held in Metho- dist church, of which deceased was a member, and was conducted by her pastor, Rev, Mr, O'Kell, A large.con- gregation was present to pay tribute to the memory of one when all had learned to love and esteem. lanes Batenaan, or Pearl as she was familiar- ly called, was born in this locality and fee one of het, years nets widely known as she had been saleslady in W. T. Spence's Ettore for some time before her health failed, She was a member of the choir and President of the Ep- worth League. Being of a quiet, un- asetuning nature she sought no tumors but lee them seek her, bob by her con. sietent life and cheerful ways made many true friends. She was seldom long at a time without a caller, many of them bringing her dainties they thonglit she might °Noy. Peale was much intereeted in the Peace Celebra- tion and from her little cottage eaw much of what was going on and many called to let her see their costumes. Deceased bad been ailing for about 8 Months and put np a brave fight, for her recovery, bub as the realized the end of the struggle was near she was calm, resigned and told na she WAS LIOL afraid to eroes the rivet, and passed peacefully away on the morning of Aug, 20th, The floral offerings were many, beautiful and appropriate, at- testing the high place she held In the hearts of her relatives, friends and the different departments Of the Church, Pallbearers Were Russell Wilbee, jag, DON'T M188 NEARING Jack Miner The Great Bird Lover 'nom Ilall, Bruss,:k riday, Sept. 1 :.'tui tt /ttp.on. • it will le, ao, illustialiel talk, in- latesting and instructive 10 both children and adults. *Piet:el, 25 and 15 Notts Thete'e only one Jaek Miner on Mina, wit.; hitn. Crani brook Farm rs' Club Is unloading a ear of No. 1 West- ern Feed 0 tts this week at Ethel Station. Also a car of Bran in the near future. For Nether particulars apply to ED. FULTON, Phone 285 SE0.-TREAS. Spivey, Eat toed Isherwood, Bert Vod' den, Willi Mitchell and Harold Love The burial took place in the family plot at Brussels ceroetely. Belgrave East Wawanosh Council will meet here Monday, Sept. 131h. W 11. Feaser, M. la P., North litte- ra) was taking in 'Portman Fab,. Maple 'Pol ride WWI elle Wiest ti' R. 181 /Kenzie while in the viltese John L. Stewart and Mies Allie Nichol were quietly metaled Thursday August 28th, by Rev, Mr. Davison at the pateranage. We wish them hap - Morris Nrs. Will. Pipe and son Jack and Mrs. D. Jordon, 5th line, were week end visitors with Mrs. Fairservice ab Londesborn', Don't forget the Auction Sale of Farm stook, inipleineute. &c., at Geo Miller's, 5th litiv, Friday afternoon oi this week, F. H. Scott. Arottioueer. Sale unreserved 00 proprietor intends removing to the West. By advt, elsewhere it will be seen that W, H. Ferguson, 5th line, in- tends holding a Clearing Sale el Farm stock, implements, tke., Monday after- noon 22ra6 inst., at 1 p. in. Mr. and Mee. Ferguson purpose removing to 'rot onto where their 2 sons are attend- ing school. The farm is seeded clown so will require little attention. JEWITT -HAMILTON.-A very pretty wedding took place at their 0111111104: home at. Bala, Muskoka, on Wednes- day afternoon, September, 8, when Elizabeth Hamilton, neiee of \Vin. J. and Mrs. Crown, 81 Summerhill a,ven- lie, Toronto, was united ioi marriage by Rev. J. A. MacDonald, to Leslie James Jewitt, son of Jonathtui and airs. Jewitt, Shellbronk, Satk. The guests assembled on the spacious verandah, which was beautifully dec- orated in autuum leaves and flowers, The bride wore a pearl gray georgette crepe over white satin, with hat to match, and stood under an arch of evergeeens, 'The bvlde was given away by her uncle, Mr, Crown, and was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Hamilton, ,gowned in French blue voile. Dr. Wm. Hamilton, Professor of Anatomy at Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery, and brothel, of the best man, was groomsman, The grontu's gift to the bride was a beau- tiful pearl pendaut. Miss Cora Crown, Toronto, cousin of the bride, played the wedding march, and very shortly after the breakfast the happy couple left for a brief honeymoon. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION, - Last Friday evening over 60 people, members of Trinity church congrega- tion, assembled at the home of Frank and Airs. Kerney, 4th line, and pre- sented Maine Harold Kerney, (only son of the home and recently home from battlefields of Europe) and his btide from overseas with the following kindly address, read by Rev. W. B. Hawkins, R. Proctor, one of the War- dens making the presentation t- Dessu PILIENDAi --IL is with sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Almighty God, one Heavenly Father, that we, the members of Trinity church, Bel - grave, welcome you to our midst °nee more. Doting the mouths you have been away fighting our battles, Harold, we have have been praying for your safe vaunt. *Yon have endui- ed hardships like a good soldier and we honor you for all you have done. \Ve hope and pray that you and your young wife may enjoy many years of happitiese, To You Mrs. Kerney, we extend a most hearty welcome and may you ever fled this, your adopted home, a pled° of joy and gladness and opportnuity Inc great good. We hope yon will accept, this clock as a alight token of our esteem and love, The gift is joined with the good wish- es of the entire congregation. Signed R. Prtocntia, A. BRYDGES, W. B. Alt,. Kerney made a brief appropriate reply on behalf of Mee. Kerney and himself and heartily thanked the don- ors for their kind words of Welcome and appreciation and also for the choice gift. It would always be a happy remembrance to them, The evening was spent In musk, games andel chat and partaking of a tasty lunch, Harold went overseas with the 101st Huron Battalion and did his 10.1.4.411 .b,r y iatloiOIII01 the King and we ars, glad he WAS spared to return in safety to his home and many friends. Grey Miss Beth, Hoover has accepted a millinery position at. Brigdeo and has gone to it. We are eorty Moe, Will, Mitchell, 11th Con., de e not regain her health move quickly but we hope the will soon show narked improvement. H. and Mee. Porter, inlli coo, aro enjoying a holiday outing ill the Prair- ie Provinee Reraysville, Man.). visiting their son, R, H. Porter, who is engag- ed in mercantile busitiess. Misses Mary and Beatrice Machan visited relatives and friends at Lon- don, Sarnia, Port Huron and Detroit, They were accompanied in the ear by uncle, aunt and eausine nf Moulcton. At Walton School Fair butt Monday Maijniy Hoover, youtigeet daughter of J. Henry and Mrs. Hoover, won 1st prize in the speech making contest. There were 4 contestant,, and all did well. Miss Jean Stewart has gone to Mc- Lean, Sask„ to visit her brother, Hugh Stewart, who is in poor health. He was a former resident, Many old friends heve wish speedy improves ment. George and Mrs. Blake took a trip to Detroit Thursday of last week, ,.per steamer Greyhound from Goderich. Neptune did not behave any too well going down the river but it was fine returning. A short time ago Jno, Bray broke through the covering over a well and struck on the pump breaking his breast bone. Most people would hare taken a rest to aid in the repair, of the damage but not itir, Bray until com- pelled to do so, He is still sore but improving we are glad to state. Last week W. A. and Mo'. Dodson and Miss 1?,niel and Miss Mabel Sabine, of Hamilton, motored in Iffe. Dod- eon's car to wait Jno, and Mrs. Bray and other relatives And friends in this locality. Mrs. Dodson is a daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Bray. It was a "fly- ing" visit in the ()pluton of those vis- ited and those left out. Mrs. Robert Miller was away to Farewell, Mich., to visit her sister, Mrs. G-ainsforth, who has been quite ill. She is a daughter of Thos. Den - McKillop township and moved to Michigan some 85 years ago. Harry and lithe. Dennis, of Walton locality, also went to see Mrs. Gainsforth. Wish the patient imptoved health. Durieg the past week Di.. Jno. and Mrs. Westbrook and Miss Edith Blake, Detroit, were here for a holi- day, They came by steamer to (lode - rich but returned by motor. The Dr, holds his own, 270 pounds, but as he is 6 feet 2 inches tall he carries his avoir- dupoise quite jauntily. They were visiting their brother, Geo. and wife and other relatives and old friends. They report Mrs. Wm. Blake, their mother, enjoying good health. All were former residents of 14th Con., Grey township. Mrs. Robert McBlain, and 2 child- ren, of Kitley, Sask„ arrived last Saturday, The framer is the eldest flaug,liter of Robert Carr, and has been in the West 11 yearn Mr. Mc - Blain died last July after an illness of over a year, being bedfast for 4 months, diabetes being the cause. He was a former resident of Grey township for about 20 years. Mrs. McBlain will make her home with her father for the present. The farm at Kittle was disposed of. This is the first trip East since removal front the 3rci Gon, Grey. Wroxeter Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Dir - 001019 met for their Monthly meeting here on Tuesday of last week. A Ripley correspondent says t -Rev. Mr. Maleolm, Wroxeter, who is camp- ing 01 Bruce Beach, occupied the put - pits of Knox church Ripley and Berrie on Sunday. 111r, Malcolm is one of the youngest ministers of Maitland Presbytery, and gives promise of be- ing one of the foremost men of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. His discourses on Sunday were greatly appreciated by his asulience. Noms.-Chester and Mrs. Smith, are visiting the former's parents, Jim. and Mrs, Smith. -Wm, Findlay is at present in Guelph where Ile is under- going medical treatment. -A large number from here attended the Har- vest Home services at Salem Metho- dist chutch an Sunday also the Forel Supper and entertainment the follow- ing evening, Rev. 0. McKenzie, of Muncey, a former pastor, had charge of the services. -.An enjoyable day was spent Friday, on the bowling green when ten rinks from various places visited hese. The following places were represented :-Gorrie, Seaforth, Blyth, Mt, Forest, Hensel and Brusgels.-A most successful School Fair was held in the park Tues- day afternoon. There was a large number of entries and the exhibits wets good. Three rural schools were in attendance and paraded from the school to the park, As this is the first attempt of anything of this nature, it is expected it will be a much greater success next year. There was &large turn out of interested friends, MR property upon which the Dud* family lived, Brussels South, is offered for sale. See the advt, in this issue, There are several acres. Comtnunlon service will follow the wonting sermon in the Methodist church next Sabbath =ruing. Song and testimony meeting will cotflmence at 10.1s. Next Wednesday the annual Fall Digs triot meeting ot Witighant District will be held in the Methodist church, Fords %etch, Delegates will be present from outside to explain and discuss the rot, werd Morhinent campaign for Missions and other departmentof the church,