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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1920-6-17, Page 8�k ;:::,':, _w. „... •' w�-mei:>!Y'ai.lnw #�ry,^sY+.n�..y'ta"sti<•y- +vYgl, 'n?c°.A.'daA4c'^a�k ;s,' s.'rA^S''! *s1•64$04.04$44446404,44402444.41,44,44.44:4•14.1,4W.,400•14044.0? ^6466 '0$[66 & Q r.he Goudortimities for BLIyinpRg Pictorial Review Hee pj 111E NEW Stare Brass Patterns Embroidery Patterns Large size now in stock. TO N IC Beading Patterns Keeps Youug Chicks healthy. 9 Makes Hens Lay. Give great satisfac- 5 ib. pkg. of Panacea 85c tion. We keep xi Ib. pkg, of Panacea 350 them in stock, Have a look over Bess' Instant Louse Killer 55e tins the books. i A combination of Peptonized Iron, Malt, Manganese and Cod Liver Ex- tract. Large bots. $1.25 No, 0 Brownie Camera No 2 Brownie Camera No, 2e Brownie Camera Vest Pdbket Kodak $ 2 eo 3 35 4 6o 1u 50 The Film that Fits the Kodak best is Kodak Film Our supply in all sizes is complete Films Developed and Printed Hexad Skeeter Skoot Drives away Mosquitoes 250 bottles Bexall Nice Destroys the odor et Perspir• - f ation- -5c packages • Woodbury's Toilet Preparations Facial Soap ...... Shaving Stick.... Facial Cream Tooth Paste Facial Powder 250 2$c 250 25c 350 New Cosmopolitan Magazines now on sale. F. R. SMTH Store Druggist and Stationer k in Those interested i a p i•IR outlook is that Eggs ate A �: v going to be the. lliahe_t thin 2 G coing Winter ever known 9 r � q m in this c=ountry so be prepared. g ;• • During May, June and July we • will have 15,000 strong, sturdy m • Maks, Did you ever figure how much i .} • pout. day-old Chicks cost you by • • hens spoiling the eggs by leaving i• • the. nest and breaking them ? - : To avoid disappointment order • a yours now, Our prices this year ' ell are $22 per hundred, Walter Rose Photic 3 on 38x BRUSSELS q HURON SPECIALTY FARM • © - ® 2•4•t•40+,d•83+6+++0+4+44.4.4441.1,4 -P0•F44••i••3.04.04444443'404.4044•i•m rug Nebos glens Basun has advanced to 14 cents a loaf, RAIN, badly needed, came Tuesday night. Ono FELLOWS' Grand Lodge is hold- ing its annual meeting in London this week. THE geraniums have come for the Horticultural boulevard beds and will be planted at once. OWING to a mix-up in Shipping ar• rttngements the oil for Turnherry street has not got here yet. Nave cement sidewalks have been put down at George Lowry's Princess street and Miss Sheddan's, Queen street, REEVE PLUM went to Clinton Tuesday who had been to hear Hon, Mr. Biggs, invited by the Co, Council to come. The rain interfered with the picnic idea. I. 0. 0. F. DECORATION. -The annual Decoration service of Western Star Lodge, I. O. O. F., Brussels, will be held next Sunday afternoon, 20th inst., leaving the Lodge room, per motor, at 4 o'clock. Flowers will be supplied by the Lodge. Brethren are asked to attend this interesting service that should not be permitted to lag. DISTRICT Women's Institute is slated r to meat Here Friday ride afternoon of this week in the Audience room of the Pub- lic Library, Miss Clayton. 13, A., Listo- wel, will be the Government appointed speaker. There should be a large rally as each Institute in the District is ex- pected to send delegates and a number n the ro r to ill take fart 1 h a of them W 1 P g be presented. w LAUNDRY WILL CLOSE, -W. H. Stiles has decided to close Brussels Laundry at the close of this month and asks patrons to call for their goods not later than Saturday, 26th inst. He is learning the -harness making at Chapman Bros. and says there is not patronage enough to make the Laundry pay unless condi- tions improve, 'There should be a good business here and folk should be aware of the awkward situation existieg if it is allowed to close down, CASE Was DISMISSED, -After bearing evidence all day in the case of Joseph Eisenhoffer, charged with false pre- tenses, the jury Friday afternoon after being out only a few minutes returned a verdict of not guilty. The case was the third on the County Court list before Judge Dickson at Godericb. The other charge, of stealing flax from the Huron Flax Mills Company, Limited, in which the grand jury also brought in a true bill, was withdrawn by the crown, Charles Garrow and Crown Attorney Seeger prosecuted, and J. Best, Sea- forb appeared for the defendant. Sev- eral witnesses were at Godericb from Brussels. ALLINGNAM--GERRY,-In the city of Winnipeg, by Rev, Dr. Hughsou, pas- tor of Grace Methodist chuthh at 3 p. In. Monday, June 7111, H. R, Allingham, Manager of the Standard Bank, Trav- ers, Alberta, .formerly of Brussels, and Miss Estelle M., youngest daughter of N. F. and Mrs. Gerry, of Brussels, were united in marriage. The par- ents of the bride, Cline Scott, mana- ger of Standard Bank, Winnipeg, a former Brusselite and Mr, Geddie, at- tended the ceremony, Bride wore a be coming travelling suit of navy blue serge. With small red and taupe hat, white fox fur and white shoes and par- ried a boquet of roses and lily of the valley, Wedding party dined at the Royal Alexandria Hotel end Mr, and Mrs. Allingham left Wednesday for their new home at Travers, followed by the best Wishes of many old friends for a ong, happy and prosperous life, INSGIMO Faso. 14 DRIER bas invested in an automobile and will get many an hour to enjoyment out of it we hope. A new verandah is being built at James Speirrs home, Thomas street. Other changes and improvements have been made. WATCH Fob lost in Brussele. Finder please return it to TRH P08T, ON and after Monday. June 21st, Brussels barbers will raise the price of hair cuts to 56 cents, Child's hair out 26 cents. J. aEWITT, W, ARMSTRONG. Fon SALR.-8 head. of Durham cattle 2 years old ; 2 cows, one in about June 20th, and the other milking 1 a lumber wagon ; wagon box with spring seat as good as new, oleo a good top buggy. Apply to k1ELvYN GILxINSON, Lot 20, Con. 7, Grey township, Ethel, P. 0. to� ootoffice LATTER Boxall: Rent for 101, pp u I t. Fyill those letter boxes was due on to r e indebted kindly take note9. of the same. F. S. SUOTT, Postmaster. SECTION of rack from motor truck lost be- tween Brussels and Gorrie. Finder will greatly oblige by notifying M. Yor.LaoK, Bros - acts, Phone 2x. Pros for sale ready to wean. Also a young York, sow to litter about Jnne 10th, WM. THAYER, Lot 84, Con, 14, MaKillop. ANDREW MACRAE has a Car load of lumber for sale. Phoue 46-8 or write for further par- ticulars. FOR SALE,-Bleok Carriage Filly rising 8 could be registered ; unbroken; white star on forehead and 8 white feet, Also 5 pigs a month old on done 16th, Ras. ROBERTSON re Phone 474 Lot 27, Con. 16, Grey. LAWN Mowers sharpened end puin ood Shape. GEo. EnwAens. Cry sonet, Br house and lot o Por sale, further Turn - berry street, tot! For JAH and eric ar particulars apply to kine. A. JAetE6, American Hotel. DR. PAAKaR, Osteopathic Physician, si ian visits Brussels eaof each week. Chronic and nervous diseases suceensfully treate, Visite residences, Confirmation at Queen's Hotel. We will buy Fine and Medium Wool, washed or unwashed, at the best market prices for cash. Excelsior - knitting - Mills J. T. Wood Phoue 20e Brussels IMPERIAL Oil Company has purchased a draft team for the use of Jas. Hender- sou on the oil delivery tank. ARE Von 5 YuARs IN ARREARS To THE POST 7 If so read s notice elsewhere that should interest you and perhaps save you money, MATRIMONIAL -A quiet but pretty wedding took place Wednesday evening of last week, at the home of Geo. E. and Mrs. McCall, Turnbetry street, Brussels, when their eldest daughter, Miss Vera R., was united in marriage to Louis D. Frain, son of Lorenzo and Mrs. Frain, 3rd Con., Grey township. Ceremony was performed by Rev, A. J, Mann, B. A., Miss Verus McCall, bride's sister playing the wedding march while the good looking bride was given away by her fadber. Bride wore a be- moaning costume of white satin with georgette and pearls and carried a show- er boquet of carnations, sweet peas and roses, The guests did fall justfce to the excellent supper after which the officiat- ing minister proposed the health of the bride and groom which was- responded to very happily by the groom's father. Presents were valuable and numerous. Groom's gift to bride was a sunburst set with pearls, and to the pianist a neck- lace set with pearls. Mr, and Mrs. Frain lett for their new home, 3rd Con., Grey township, that evenipg, the bride's go. ing away dress being gray tricotine with hat to match, The young couple com- mence housekeeping under favorable auspices and a large circle of relatives g i Rod friends wish them many joys and Lew sorrows or cares. HORSE RACES. -Arrangements are be• ing made for the holding of a rase meet here on Wednesday, July 71.11, when a fine lot of horses are expected. Pro- gram will be issued shortly, Winghnln follows Brussels with a s clays meet and Kincardine and Listowel may also line up. WALTER Rosa, of Huron Specialty Ferns, Frederick street has moved the stable on his property, enlarged it and put a cement foundation coder the same, It is now connected with the main building of his Poultry plant which will add to its convenience, especially in the Winter. ACCIDENT -As Alfred Baeker wan exercising his young driver the other day he was driving across the Hoover bridge, x2th Con. Grey, when the rattle of the loose planking frightened the animal who attempted to jump otter the railing and was saved by the strength of the shafts. Mr. Backer was thrown off the cart and the beast ran away damag- ing the rig and harness, The driver had one of Itis legs hurt, A new floor is being put on bridge. EDUCATIONAL - The Lower School Normal Entrance Examination Is on this week in Brussels Continuation sebool room, Mr, Rose, Seaforth, is the presiding examiner. 13 pupils are writing, From Time 21 26 the Middle School Normal Entrance and Matriculation will be on the program. Principal 13, 5, Scott was at Wing - ham last week ae presiding examiner at the 1:Tpper School exam, and is back this week for the Lower School. Entrance exam. to the High School will commence Monday 28111 inst, and extend over 29th and 3oth. Public School will close in Brussels Wednesday, 3otlt, Inst., for the Summer vacation, reopening in the first week ot September, WesternDats Expected this week. Place your orders early. A. C. Baeker Phone 5 Brussels STANLEY WATSON has purchased a1 interest in the dray busiuess. LEARN 10 SWIM but don't be too ven- turesome until you get on to the art. It may mean a funeral. HOLIDAYS. -County Treasurer Lane and County Clerk G. W. Holman will be each granted a vacation this year. Dur - lug the abacuce of the Treeaurer, Mr. Holman will act as Treasurer and dor. ing nbsence of Mr, Holman, Mr. Lane will act as Clerk. This is a new role. $1 People We Talk About $t t xs Miss Mabel Garton has gone to Lon- don for a visit. John Harkness took in the excursion to Detroit on Tuesday, Miss Lilah Ames was visiting relatives in town during the past week. James and Mrs. Armstrong attended the funeral of a neice at Auburn. C. A, and Mrs. ZiIliax, Listowel, were visiting old friends in town, Miss Marion Forrest is home from an extended visit to Woodstock locality. George and Mrs. Champion, Wing - ham spent Sunday with relatives here. Mrs. R, D. Kerr went to Toronto to visit her daughter, Mrs. Edward Wallace. Mrs. (Rev.) Hind and children, who spent several weeks here, returned to Guelph this week. R. Leatberdale contemplates a trip to Winnipeg to visit Ills son, and other relatives and old friends. We are sorry to bear of the serious illness of Miss Rebecca Shurrie, who lives with her sister, Mrs. Walter Sharpe. Mrs. Frank Clair, of New York State, and baby son, Donald, were visiting here with the former's grandmother, Mrs. Robt, Kerr. Wm, Brysns is able to be about again after his sick spell. He will celebrate his Srst birthday next Sunday and is an active man for bis years, Miss Winnifred Morris, of the Con- tinuation School staff, left for her home at Petrolia last Friday, the school here having closed for this term, Miss Kathleen Wilton took ill last Friday while teaching and had to be taken borne in a car. She is feeling better this week and at work. M. Black, S. Wilton, A. McGuire and W. J. McCrackeu attended the I. 0. 0. F, Grand Lodge at Loudon this week, J. Pack accompanied the 3 link quar- tette. Miss Grace Stewart is enjoying a holiday visit at the home of her brother, at Winchester, Out, She will snake other calls on old friends on the way home, R. M. and Mrs. Sinclair and children, Windsor, are holidaying at the former's parental horse in town for a few weeks. R. M. holds a responsible post iu the ac- counting office of the Ford Com au . Dr. Fred, and Mrs. Gilpin are hereon a short visit at his old home. They motored from Detroit where former bad been attending the annual Convention of the Ford Company local managers, He has charge of the Milwaukee Branch. J G. and Mrs., Fallis and Miss Kath- leen, Toronto ; J. W. and Mrs, Ryan, Detroit; and J. W. and Mrs. Degge, Chatham, were welcome visitors with W. F. and Mrs. Stretton, Brussels. Mrs. Stretton returned with them to Detroit on Tuesday for a holiday visit, Fretl. and Mrs. Mathewson and (laugh. h• w tars Olive and Freda, of Flashert oa. motoredi to Brussels and visited ited Mrs Mathewson's mother, Mrs, J. Manning, who returned with them and visited for a week. The latter called on her daugh• ter, Mrs. Haub. Cunningham, Palmer - Ston, on her way home. Mrs. Ida Lowry and Albert Lott were Brusselites who took in the closing exer- cises at the Institute for the Blind at Brantford during the past week. The former's daughter, Miss Hazel, is the Primary teacher there and Mr. Lott, aaho was a former pupil, has a brother attending. Good work is being carried on under Principal Race and his staff and the Institute is performing its mis- sion with good effect in preparing the way for lives of activity and usefulness by its students. tsesesiseeseeeseemisiesee iemiseeis ENJOYABLE GAME.- The 1st League Base hall match of the season was play- ed 'Tuesday evening on Victoria Park here, between Kincardine and the home 9 and proved very interesting. Brussels led in close figures until W. A. Grewar's good right arm played out in pitching and Short Stop Dawson, who had been doing good work iu the field, was put in the box. Shortly after Cardiff Best, who was catching, was laid out by being struck by the ball and Dawson then donned the mask and Bobs Campbell l handled the sphere. ,these necessary changes gave advantagea to Kiucardlne, who were not slow to take them, Final score was 9 to 5 in favor at Klucardine. Umpire Johnston, from the lake town, gavegood' satisfaction and the ma Lh Was a very friendly exhibition of ball playing, Kincardine players were Nephew, McGaw, Deible, Anderson, Marcus, Wilson, Jackson, Thompson and Switzer, Battery was Wilson and Anderson. Brussels line-up was; - Best, Grewar, S. and A. Fox, Stewart, Dawson, Campbell, Hemingway, and Hewitt. Beth Learns did well and the spectators showed approval of good play by whoever demonstrated Riley and Willis substituted for a few innings for Brussels. Our boys will go to Wing- harnlfor 23rd inst. THE Nsw REc'roi,-A few personal words by THE Pos'r referring to Rev, R. D, Mess, the newly appointed rector of St, John's church, Brussels, will not be out of place at this juncture. He was born in London, England and came to Canada in 1912going to British Columbia. 41 years were spent in the late war, going with the 7th C. M, R's London, Ont„ where be was attending Huron College. He was 31 years in connection with the sth C. M. R. over- seas and was a platoon Sergeant, seeing very active duty in many of ttie battles in Belgium and ,France. Twice ke was wounded, the 2nd time 3 clays before the armistice was proclaimed, when near Mons• Iu 1916, at the Ypress salient, Sergeant Mess was awarded a military medal for con. spicuous bravery. On returning frons the war heresumed his atudies gradeatc- ing a few weeks ago, During his col- lege d.,ys he supplied at Bayfield, Luc - an and Haltnesville at various periods. The reverend gentleman is a member of the Masonic Order, and the L. O. L. and indulges in foot ball and other sports as a pastime. As he has not yet entered into matrimony St. John's rec- tory has been leased to Mr. Brown And family, of Oshawa, Mr. Mess reserving rooms for Himself therin. Mr. Brown is the new Manager of the Flax mill in Brussels, A meeting of the St. John's Vestry was held Mondry evening and plans are being formulated to energeti- cally promote the interest of the 0011- gregation in which all the members are 1 expected to join. ...r7,37,cru•F*un •`•', + "hw ".f, '.- ?MffiP cMfg5tt,?11{• 'gl i .>vu„�S',-: ,11.Varl Service Ti -US bank aims to encourage systematic saving. It also stands for distinct service -no matter how large or how small your business. Our advice and counsel on financial matters is always at your service. THE: STANDARD BANK OF CANADA 828 Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits 58,360,537.09. BRUSSELS BRANCH G. H. SAMIS - - MANAGER G. A, Deadman and daughter have gone to Merlin where they will spend the next few month. Their apiary is located there. B. S. and Mrs. Scott purpose spending an extended holiday in the Great West with Saskatoon as the centre. Both have relatives out there. Miss Hazel Lowry, who is teachiug at Brantford, had an operation for the re- moval of her tonsils last Saturday, She is making favorable progress and ex- pects to get home this week. James Knox, Toronto, Ills sister, Mrs. P. D. Gazzolo, Los, Angeles, Cal , and Mrs, Chas, Farrow, Toronto, were here Thursday of last week calling on old friends, It is nearly 38 years since. the former left town and iu his rambles he has made good, bringing up in Toronto where he carried on a successful busi- ness. His sister was also a former resi- dent of;towu, when Miss Mary; J Kuox. Their father and uncle lived in town and are remembered by the older residents. The latter and his wife are buried in Brussels cemetery. BORN BAIcaR. In Gray township, on June 18111, 1020, to Mr. and Mrs. W. 11, Baker, a daugh- ter, Anus Vsrlyn. BLAla.-In Elm township, ou Jane 811,, 1020, to Mr. and Mre. Arthur Blair. a son. Mo5INNON: Ill Grey township on June 7th, 1920. to Mr. and Mrs. Robt. H. McKinnon, a daughter. RowLAND,-In Elmo township, on June 7111, to Mr. and Mrs, Roy Rowland, a non. TAYLOR. In Enid Wawanoeh, on June 1111,, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin H, Taylor, a Son. MARRIED ALLSNORAM-GERRY.-In Winnipeg, on Jnno ?th, 1020, by Rev, Dr. Hughson, Mr. H. R. Allingham mnlinger of Standard Bank, Travers,. Alberta to Miss Estella, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.•N. F. Gerry, Brussels, Ont. COLA-PooLARn,-At the home Of the bride's parents,.281 Front St., Stratford, by Rev. J. E. Holmes, on June 12th, 2920, kir. Frederiok E. Cole. of Stratford, to Miss Verde Frances Pollard. FRAIN-MODAL,,-At the home of the bride 30' bye 3. Mann B. A. June Louis d0Rev, A, to kir. Lova D.,, ain,stile of Graugyy ter of Mr, andMissIMT Vero, E. eldest daughter of kir, and Mre. Geo, E. MaUall, Brussels. DIED BALLANTYNE,-10 Howlett township on June 11th, 1920, Isabella Hilltop, wife of Robert Ballantyne, aged 69 years. P1oo. In Montreal, on June 9th. 1920, Ethel M. Pipe, youngest daughter of the late David end Elizabeth Pipe,formerlyof ,l Morris tsw,h1p, to her 04h ear, y $ssaTRrAt Calgary, on June 0th, 1920, Tru- man Smith, formerly of Grey township, In hie 74th year. YearlingStrayed S Strayed on the premises of the undersigned, Lot 21, Con. 8, Morris, on or about June 1st, n black yearling, Owner is requested to prove property, nay, expenses and take It away. Phone1119. J. J. SELLERS. MAUDE .0. BF'YANS OPHTHALMOLOGIST Graduate Department of Ophthalmology,Me- Oormfok Medical College, Chicago, Ill. hree months poet graduate course Miring past year. Eyes sorrectly fitted with Glasses. stead. aches, Inflamed Eyes, Granulated Eye Lida and other Eye troubles, sensed by Eyestrain. relieved through properly fitted Glasses, Satiafaotion Assured. Optical Parlor in Leckie block, one door South of Barrlsber Sinclair's office. Office hours ; 9 to 1/ a, in,' Ito 8 p. m, Also Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Phone 26x ring 9 eniesesostommon The Things that Last forever MEMORY goes beyond tomor- row and beyond the years. Memory treasures the pic- tures of the past and finds its better hopes in memorials that express beauty, harmony of line and letter- ing, and above all,'Endurance. Our workmanship and the goal. ity of material we employ have brought us many unsought letters of approval and endorsement of the character of our work, We have specialized in this line for years and we know how to produce Memorials that bear true evidence of dignity, refinement and conserved elegance, Brussels Granite and Marble Works ALLAN E. HERSEY p 59 • • 25 3.a, les rte.- for STORE a Weekly Store News 3 ID Penalar 2 Corn Collude 5qis defined in the Peuslar category • as a preparation ethat removes blistering, burn- t) ing, irrita t i n g ©corns and this de - e is absol- e utely cotreot, is 25e per bottle • • • Are Your Feet 0 SORE m BTJRNOINGSST 0 or greatly troub- 0lad with perspire - tion 7 Try 45 Fenster Tread Easy 2 25c the pkge. • o Hummocks 0 FOR HOT DAYS • m e • • e We have a splen - d 1 d assortment and you will find the quality and prices right. SIMPLE RELIABLE DURABLE" INEXPENS/VE GUARANTEED s 2.50Ujwsrds CALL AND SEE THEM Carden Court • line Needs no special welds of intro- duction to the young ladies, It is daily becoming more popular. The Three Indere ARE pardon tiourt P400 Powder Talcum Cold Cream The fragrance and the quality of the perfume used in these three toilet articles is particularly fine. Auto Road Maps Zenoleum One of the very beet Disinfec- tante, Always a good stock on hand, Useful for a great varie- ty of purposes. Full directions on each package. • a • • • • •6 r• m • e1, M 3 2525 • • 9Something every p auto driver should have as ID part of the equip- ment, 250 each Auto Eye Glasses• Mao a great com• - fort. Good as- •• sottment in style • and colors. •e • Plant Food tm W1 If you want the very beet re- sults with your planta after Bet- ting them out you'll find marked results from the use of Bowkere' Plant Food, Developing and Printing Let ue, Develop and Flint your next Film. JAMES FOX DRUGGIST and STATIONER • m • • • • • • - • NOTICE BRUSSELS MARKET All ratepayers in the Township of Grey as- seseed for the construction of the Murray - Lamb Extension Drain, deeiring to pay tate amount of their seseeement in cash, are re. quested to notifythe Clerk of their Intention to do so on or before A. H. Mh6ACDONALD, Township Clerk. Fall Wheat SI 05 51 05 Spring Wheat 2 00 2 10 Peas 2 85 2 05 Barley 1 25 1 25 Butter 55 65 6 46 Hoge 18 25 18 26 wmalummelasuammaaswearaaaa GREAT Shoe. _. ale CHAPMAN 6105.' Adlustment Sale Starts Saturday, June 5th, and ends Saturday, July 3rd, when we offer all broken lots of Shoes and all odd pairs that we have at prices in all. instances far below the cost price. The greatest bargains in Shoes in your life time. Come on and after the 5th of June and get your share. Note the following prices and great Reductions 32 pairs Women's Fine Kid and Dongola High Laced Boots, regular price $5,00, $0 00 and $7.00, Reduced to 1 one price 8 pairs Women's Kid Button Boots, regular $7.00, Reduced to .... 350 9 pairs Women's Patent Higil Laced Boots regular $8,00, ,® Reduced to 7 pairs Women's Gray Kid Oxfords, beautiful goods, rega- les, 4 60 $5,50, $seduced to 11 pairs Women's Dongola Laced Boots, regular $5.75, Reduced to .......................... ...•.,... 2 95 5 pairs Men's Patent Oxfords, regular $8:00. Reduced to .., 4 50 These are all beautiful goods and of good wearing qualities but we are determined to weed out all broken lines and sizes, hence the great Redactions to make certain work of removing diem. We have a number ot other pairs of Men's goods which we have not mentioned and all will be sold at out prices. Terms Strictly Oash. Remember th,e date Sale starts, June Sth 1411M8/1.011.01.1 .1133tNqlMf/Nilll Chapman Bros. Next door to Bank of Nova Scotia