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BRUSSELS. ONTARIO.. THURSDAY. „DUNE 24. 1920 W. Ht YERR, Proprietor
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Manager
Brussels Branch
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New Adhartisements
Oar for sale—B 8. Scott.
Photos—Jaokoon Studio,
For sale—Walter Broadfoot.
House for Bale—Chas. DaVl%,
Summer goods—F.11 Smith.
Local—Stone & Wellington.
Chopping boll—John Logan,
Dominion Day at Wtngham.
Belle for sale—Rob(. 17,. Watt.
Doloo•hlght—H. G. Darroch.
Strawberries—Win. Crawford.
Timber wanted—.Jas. W. Soutt,
Annual Meeting—R. C. Pewter.
Weekly store news—James Fox.
Tenders wanted—Township of Grey,
Massey -Harris Machinery—John Long.
Mistr .ct gals
Jamestown
Union pic-nae teethe Henn ett grove,
Saturday afternoon of this week. S.
S. No. 4 and Boun Bary schools have
it in hand. Come with your basket.
W. J. and Mrs. Sanderson, Toronto,
were holidaying with Walter and LoIrs,
Forrest and other relatives and friends.
The former caw service overseas and
has many interesting etories to tell.
Belgrave
8 cars of baled hay were shipped to
the U. S. last week by Jno, Arm-
strong. Price was said to be $23,00
per ton.
The item referring to the Orange-
men in last week's Pon should have
given date as July 4th, instead of
June 27th in Trinity church in the
afternoon.
A 8 year old draft colt, hied from
Gold Link,, was sold last week by
Richard Procter to Richard Ohamney,
of Donnybrook, for the sunt of $280.
It was a nice beast.
FIRST OLASS REPORT.—The Annual
Statement issued by the Methodist
church, Belgrave circuit, is most
creditable to both pastor and people.
Belgrave raised $1417 for all purposes,
Brick church $1124 and Sunshine $692,
For General Missionary Fund, Bel -
grave $188, Brick church $118, and
Sunshine $31. National Campaign,
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SpeciI Brihi at
Walton StI?cre
For the next two weeks we offer Special Bargains in
the following lines :—
Men's, Ladies' and Children's Shoes, both
light and heavy, reduced . - to per cent
Men's high grade Felt Hats, worth $4 5o for $ 4
Panama Hats, regular $,3.00, for 2 00
Christy Stiff Hats, regular $3,50, for , 2 5o
Georgette Waists, different styles, reduced 15 per cent
Georgette Goods, reg. $2.8o per yard, for 2 50
g goodatonktoreduced - 20 per cent
Wall Paperr, choose from
Farm Produce taken as °ash.
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RICHARD PRATT Walton
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Belgrave $877 ; Brick church $$85 and
Sunshine 8287. Bev, el. Davison was
the pastor and Jno, Beecroft, Rec..
Stewited,
Next Sabbath evening Rev, Mr,
Davison will preach the olooing Ger-
mon of his pastorate and will leave for
his new charge at '2npperville, Rev,
J, R. Petal's, B. A., hie successor ie ex-
pected tor the fleet Sunday it) July.
Henfryn
Edward Collie, are arrived hope
from Toronto where he had under-
gone an operation at the hospital,
He is making favorable progress and
old friends are &ad to sec him about
once mo1'o,
Morris
Council will meet next Monday.
James and Mies Ella Keep spent Sun-
day with friends near Wroxeter.
Bethel Akaim, Toronto, is visiting
with his friend, Garry Wilsou, 8rd
line.
Morris Township Council granted
$10,00 each to Belgrave, Bluevale and
Walton School Fairs.
Mrs. D. Rae and little son, Maxwell,
are here from Winnipeg on an extend-
ed visit with her sister, Mrs, George
Kerr, 5th line.
S, S. No. 8 and Sunshine Sunday
School will hold their pic-nio Wednee-
day.next, Jtine 80th, in the Sommer-
ville grove, 5th line.
Lewis and Mrs. Jewitt, 2nd line, and
Wnt. and Mrs. Hall, Ethel, motored to
Wyoming and attended the wedding
of their neice, Mies EnaJewitt, to Rev,
Mr. Parr, of Harmony, Ont.
Harry and Mrs. Endicott, Otnemee,
and Nell and Mrs. Grey, of Lindsay,
were visitors at Ohas, Davis', 4th line,
and with other relatives and friends.
They motored in Mr. Endioott'e car.
THE POST is sorry to notice by the
Deloraine (Manitoba) Times that the
infant daughter of H. and Mrs.
Mooney, formerly of the 5th line,
Morrie, tnwnship, died on May 10th,
She was 2 days old. The father is a
son of the late ex -Reeve Henry
Mooney, an old time resident of this
locality.
Ethel
Council met here last Monday,
Rev. Mr, Kennedy is back and ex -
peels to preach next Sunday.
Atwood and Ethel Foot Ball teams
Wednesday evening on the Park here.
David Sanders Is still compelled to
use crutches but his limb is improv-
inKr
Mrs. Geo, Pollard, of the Classic
city, spent the week end here. She
has a warm spot in her heart for
Ethel.
Ohas. and Mrs. Heppler and Carl, of
Waterloo, and Mr. and Miss Haueuld,
Tavistock, motored to Ethel and spent
Sunday with Mrs. Hansuld and family.
A number of Ethel Women's Insti-
tute members attend the District
gathering at Brussels this Friday,
Mrs. S. S. Cole was the District Preei-
den 1,
The Methodist church was nicely
decorated with flowers last Sunday
evening and the childrens' choir did
well. Pastor OKell's discourse was
most suitable t0 the occasion.
Harold Love and A. and Mrs, Speir-
nn ore away this week attending the
wedding of a cousin, F. J. Love, near
Oeillia. The bride and groom may
return with them in the cat' for to visit.
We are pleased to hear that Russel,
son of W. H. and Mre. Lave, Ethel,
who has been assistant Inspector in,
the Onstoms department of the Domi-
nion Government has been advanced
to Chief Inspector and has had his
salary and work broadened. Old
friends here congratulate him on his
promotion.
Ch
Mill
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During the period of low water iu
the river. when we 800 compelled
to one slettt)), the Chopping Mill
will only tun 8 days each week—
f9oaday, Wednesday and Friday
Will
those iutereeted kindly take
notice,
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JNO. LOGAN,Proprietor. AN
SPEND
Domin!oi ay
WINGHAM
Morning, Afternoon and Evening
ATTRACTIONS
Brass and Pipe Bands.
Calithumpian Processions.
Lacrosse, Base Ball, Foot Ball
and other Sports,
A000minodation for 211.
Good Time Promised,
m�.aa..Jr.,.sl5.m,zte. .d -ei,..,.dt.
Ye'iand Over
Subecripticns to THE 11RDe•
SELS POST unpaid .for the past
5 years or upwards will be plac-
ed in Court for colleotiou after
July 1st, 1920.
With the largely increased
cost of everything in the trove -
paper buaincse these days we
cannot afford to carry them any
longer. This warning ie given
in good time so that import um
iby will be open to sally masts by
prompt replies, The label will
give you the date paid up to,
Hundreds of dollars are ow-
ing us and we think It time it
was paid.
THE POST,
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0•ir47'g'T,i,4rstreerex•esi'7rre
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Women's Institute will hold a meet-
ing in the school room of the Metho-
dist church, Tuesday afternoon, inn
29th, at 8 o'clock, Mise Clayton, of
Listowel, will speak, Miss Clayton ie
highly spoken of as a speaker and we
would invite all the ladies of the com-
munity, whether L)stitute mem bets or
not, to come and hear Miss Clayton.
Thele will also be music.
Walton
Is any members of the Walton Horticultural
Society wish to order extra bulbs for the Fall
beoidos the distribution ; send word or phone
immediately to Seo .Trees., R H. Roarer
Walton, as order must be in by Tuiy lot.
Don't forget the Dominion Day Pic-
nic here,
Mrs. W. B. Oook, Yorkton, Seek„
and Mrs. Henry Squires, Exeter, are
the guests of their sister, Alts, Robert
Holland, at present.
The Ladies' Auxiliary met at the
home of Mrs. Robt, Holland, June 5th,
when a large number attended and a
profitable time spent. Next meeting
will be held at Mies Maggie Kelly's, in
Morris,
Welcome visitors are here from the
far West in the persone;of Rev. J. H.
and Mrs. Young and _3 children, who
are enjoying a holiday with relatives
and friends. The former has been en-
gaged in Indian Mission work ut
Vansdolu, British Oelumbia about 100
miles East of Prince Rupert. Ile
went, there 8 years ago and has filled
the post of both Leacher and preacher,
under the Methodist church. Last
Conference he was ordained and will
now move to Terrace in the same lo-
cality, only a more advautagooue site,
Terrace being a growing village on
the Skeena river and a station on the
Oanadian National railway. He says
the Indians are thrifty and between
salmon fishing, hunting fur beating
animals, gardening and cultivation
make a good living. Nearly all speak
good English and are intelligent and
capable. Mr. Young has developed
into a strapping big utan and is enjoy-
ing good health. Last Sunday after-
noon he preached aL Bethel church
and gave a most interesting discourse.
From here the visitors go Toronto
way to visit Mrs, Young's relatives
before returning.
Grey
Ir any members of the Walton Horticultural
Society wish to ordor extra baths for the Fall
besides thedietribntion send word or phone
immediately to See-Treas. R. H, Hoover, Wal-
ton, as order innet be in by July Ist.
Last week's fine rain did much to
improve the crops.
Mre. Arthur Smith, 5th Oon„ is
visiting in the West.
Hugh Porter, 10th con., is not en-
joying very good health we are sorry
to state.
Miss Beth Hoover arrived home
from her millinery position tit Brigden
for a holiday.
This township will havea sufficient
population this year to entitle thein
toaD
Deputy Reeve 1 9e ..X
R. E. Carfor .
Cardiff has been appointed In-
spector of Municipal Draine in Grey
township. He will fill the hill.
Do you want a job 1 The construc-
tion of the Baker Drain Improvement
is to be let, See the adv(, in this issue.
A Mr, Durnin, of Clinton, leased
the pasture farm of John Lamont, 8rd
Oott„ offered last week. He will run
cattle on it.
In the item referring to the illness
of Mrs. Ames in last issue of TEE
POST 1t should have read "Mrs. J. in-
stead
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s Lead of Mre. S.
Mrs, A. D. McOosh, Kincardine, Inas
been visiting at the home of her
brother and sisters, Crawford and
the Mieses SL•rachao,
Altou and Mrs. Wheeler and family,
Detroit, are renewing old friendships
iu
GreY
,Mcrris and Brussels. They
made the trip by motor.
Miss Sean Grant, who brie been at-
tending Faculty at Toronto hes striv-
ed horrte for her vacation. She will
probably take a school.
Louis Blake, Mies Edith Blake and
Mre. Westbrook of Detroit, were here
during the past week renewing old
friendships and re -visiting former
scenes, They came by motor.
Business and pleasure was combin-
ed by W. A, Lamont in a trip to
Guelph. He spent by motor With
Thos, Taylor, to attend 2nd annual
Soil Fertility Conference at the 0. A.
0.
R, J. and Mrs. Hoover and son Not' -
man, gbh Con„ and Harvey and Mrs.
Meyer, of Walton, were away on
a motor trip taking in Guelph and the
O. A. 0. and then on to Hamilton.
They enjoyed the outing very much.
Goo)" FOR GREY ()0211002), —8 prizes
of $7, $5 and $8 will be donated for the
best baby beeves exhibited at Brussels
Fall Fair, exhibits restrieLed to exhib-
itors under 18 years of age and resi-
dents of Grey, Animals Lutist also be
raised and fed in the township. Now
get busy,
Massey = Ihrri3
Haying and
Harvesting
Machin ets
Alsu surae Second-hand Bind-
ers and Mowers on hand.
JOHN LONG
W. A, and Mrs. Lamont and child-
ren accompanied by Win, and Mrs.
Bollinger and Norman Lamont, mot-
ored to Wingham and locality, enjoy-
ing the day with Andrew and Mrs.
McCormick and other friends.
LAWN SOCIAL — Next Wednesday
evening a Lawn Social will be held on
the grounds of Union Church, llth
Con., when a fine time is promised,
Talent will consist of the Maitland -
Henry Go„ vocalists and entertainers ;
Miss Purcell, reader, Listowel ; ad-
dresses by Rev, J. W. Johnston, of
Hohnesville, and Hon. Peter Smith,
Stratford, and other talent. Supper
from 8 to 8, Tickets—Adults 50c ;
children 25c. Grounds will be lighted
by the Delco system, Everybody in-
vited.
Friday evening of last week the
neighbors and friends of Roe's church
locality called at the home of J. A,
and Mrs. Oampbell and enjoyed a soc-
ial eveulug. One of the features ,vac
the presentation of a miscellaneous
shower, consisting of many articles
neefnl and serviceable, Jno. Pearson
acted as chairman and an interesting
program was rendered. Mr. Campbell
made a brief, fitting reply. Lunch
was served and the company separated
wishing Mr. and Mrs. Campbell many
happy and prosperous years.
Wroxeter
Miss Janie Howe spent last week in
Kenilworth, teaching in the absence
of Mies Mary Gibson.
T. W. Gibson and J. J. Gibson, Tor-
onto, and Geo. Gibson, Vancouver,
spent Friday in the village.
Mrs. Jun. Harris has moved from
the Rasmussen block and will occupy
a part of Jas. Huffmau's residence,
Howick street.
Mise Agnes McKercher has returned
from Oobou'g where she was a dele-
gate from Queen's University to a
Convention there.
Members of Salem Ladies' Aid, met
at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon
and presented Mrs. Stride. with a sil-
vee fern pot. Rev.'and Mrs. Stride
leave neat week for their new work at
Maidstone, Essex County.
Rev, R. S. Jones, B. A., of St.
Luke's church, Brantford, a returned
Chaplain, has been appointed rector
to the parish of Wroxeter, Gorrie and
Fordwich and will assume charge the
fleet Sunday g
in August.
The attendance of rinks at the
Bowling Tournament arranged for
last Wednesday wee somewhat mar-
red by the heavy rain in the morning
and continued threatening weather
all day. However representative
rinks were present from Harriston,
Listowel, Hensall, Teeswater, At-
wood, Blyth, Grand Valley and Mil-
verton, and some good games enjoy-
ed, Leading rinks were Milverton,
Blyth and Grand Valley.
Moncrieff
lend Friday Mrs. M. Hodges, of this
locality, heel a cow killed during the
eiecttio storm. The animal was Ensur-
ed tunaly
60forYHARS .
teIN OANADA,—Laet Satur-
Wm. Mann
da James andwere 50
y
years
inarmada.. Corning
from Aber-
deen, Scotland
ber-oss)Seatlnnd they were 13 days nu
the ocean. Living 'for a time near
Brampton they carne to Grey town-
ship iu the Fall of 1872 to work for the
late George Patterson, 18tH Oon. The
former after bought the fine farm
known as the Mann homstead, then a
comparatively new place, ell which he
has lived continuously. He married
Miss Isabella Patterson and they are
still a hale couple and are active
workers in the church here. The
Mann family is well known in this
v
bane leave
Manya b
community.
c
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taken place '1
this locality since they
fleet laid eyes on Grey township,
MIDDELTON—WARD.—A very pret
ty wedding took lace at high noon
on Wednesday, Jane 1011, at the
home of the bride's parents, Henry
and Mre, Ward, Grey township, when
their
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bier
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euuie Mae,beoamo
the rids of William T.Middleton, of
pima. Ceremony was performed by
Rev. F. S, OKell, Ethel, in the pres'
once of near relatives and friends.
To the strains of the Bridal charas
from Lohengriu, played by Mre.
Percy Ward, the groom took his place
on the veranda, under a beautiful
arch, decorated with maple leaves.
ferns and roses from which to wedding
bell was suspended. The bride, who
Yens given away by her father,
wore a gown of white silk crepe-de-
chene with seed pearl trimmings, with
slippers to match and carried a sheaf
of white carnations and force, The
veil was oornetted With orange blos-
som!: and pearls. After congratula-
tions the bride and groolrried the Way
to dining -room, which was suitably
decorated, color scheme being pink
and white. The tables were deoorat.
ed with white carnations and myrtle.
All enjoyed a sumptuous repast, Later
in the afternoon the bride appeared in
a blue satin dress. Presents were
numerous and valuable, a token of
the eeteem in which the bride is held,
Groom's gift to the bride was a pearl
necklace and to the pianist a heart of
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DOMINION
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Goderich
Cioderieh will eelebtitte Durnitt-
ion Day with an all -day program
beginning at 0 30 a, 01. with a
Procession, Gaines, Baby Show,
etc., ou Lite Square. Afternoon
at Agricultural Park — Horse
Racee-2 18, 2 80 and 2,60 classes
with purees of 5760. Base Ball
—Zurich and Goderich ; Athle-
tic Oontests ; Highland Danc-
ing ; Funny Features, etc, Ev-
ening on Square -Band Concert
and Fireworks. Morning and
evening peri: 'mances, free to all
spectators ; afternoon admission
35e. All roads will lead to
Goderich on Thursday, July 1st.
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pearls. Guests were present from At-
wood,
Gwood, Listowel, Bruasele, Trowbridge,
Stratford and Kitchener. Amid
ehowere of confetti the happy couple
left in their ear for a wedding trip to
Stratford, London, Hamilton and
Niagara Falls, the bride travelling
in a euit of blue serge with pink crepe-
de•cberle waist and white hat,
Eel uevale
Alex. McGee has gone to Galt where
he has secured a position.
Neil and Jos. Robb motored up from
Stratford and spent the week end
with friends here.
David Patton, Toronto, spent a few
days visiting old friends here. His
uncle David returned to Toronto with
him for a couple weeks holidays.
DEATH OF JAMES S. Tota nNs,—The
death occurred early last Saturday
morning, June 12th, of James S. Tim-
mins at his residence, 90 Cowen Aven-
ue, Toronto. Mr. Timmins was well
knnwn in mercantile life, having car-
ried on business in a number of places
including Bluevale and Winghate
He was a Conservative, and had sev-
eral times been appointed to stand for
Parliameutiary honors, but refused.
He was a member of Dunn Ave.
Methodist Church. He leaves a wife
one daughter and 4 sons, He was 3
times married, his second wife being a
daughter of the late Mts. Morley, of
Belgrave and Olintou,
Next Sabbath will close the pastor-
ate of Rev, F. Burgess, in connection
with the Methodist chnrches on Blue-
vale circuit, He will give his closing
ruessagee;at Johnston's, Ebenezer and
Bluevale, removing next week to Fin
gal,his new charge.e. Both Mr. and
Mrs.
Burgess have relatives in that
locality. Rev. Mr. Wilson, of Varna.
will be the new paetor, and is expect-
ed to preach bis introductory dis-
courses the let Sabbath of July. He
has a good record on past charges and
will we doubt do well here.
1. 0. 0. F. DECORATION
Largest Attendance for Years
Last Sunday afternoon Wag the an-
nual decoration of graves of deceas-
ed Odd Fellows in Brussels cemetery
and proved one of the beat held for
years, weather and attendance being
excellent.
Through the kindness of owners of
cars the trip was made by motor,
leaving the Lodge room shortly after
4 p. m,
W. A. Grewar and R. Henderson
were Marshals. A, McGuire gave the
P
ersun 1 information
at the res)
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ttve graves, FS Scott reed the poetic
1Pfel'enee9 R Leather•dale was Chap.
lain and W H• Kerr took the N. G's
part. 80 graves were encircled by the
3 linked chain, the resting places be-
ing designated by scarlet emblematic
flags on blue standards, and a scarlet
a flower pot, was laced
geranium, m
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by a brhe
rot r oda Fellow.
The hyuus "Nearer my God to
Thee" and "Abide with me" were
sung at the opening and close of the
ceremony, respectively.
Two of the deceased members,
Frank Gerry and Ross McKinnon,
who sleep in Flanders fields were not
forgotten and their heroism remem-
bered in giving up their lives for the
Empire's cause, by their brother Odd
Fellows, Henry Unlet, who belonged
to the Order in Michigan, was also
remembered. The names of the de-
ceased
eceased members are as follows :—
NAME DIED
AGE
Jno, Parker, Apr. 16, 1886 42 yrs,
J. M, O'Connor, Aug. 18, 1007 78
Wm. Spence, Feb, 5, 1902 62
Geo, I Iayctoft, Feb. 28, 1889 88 .
Jas. Wilson, Nov. 13, 1894 78
Joe. Hunter, dot, 1911 84
Ira Parker, Oot. 5, 1900 82
Archie McNair, Nov, 27, 1010 80
Tiros. Fletcher, Feb. 5, 1908
Nel. Maunders, Apr. 4, 1910 28
Adam Good, July 18, 1895 40
Hugh Ramsay, Nov, 8, 1910 42
Geo, Seeker, July 17, 1900 50
Strawb e fries
FOR SALE
25 Cents a sox
Otdere booked for preserving.
Wile Crawford
Turnberry 81„ South
l'houe 56 Brussels
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Wm. Roddick, Nov. 6, 1895 43
Wm. Cornish, Aug, 7, 18(17 61
Alf. Hamilton, Dec. 26, 1876 37
Alex. Stewart, Mar. 8, 1881 20
Donald Scott, June 8, 1883 67
Daniel Scott, July, 18, 1894 31
Alex. McKay, Nov. 3, 1904 89
Alex, Webster, Feb. 4, 1986 41
W. 1 McCracken, Sept. 20, 1918 72
Thos. Newsom, Mar. 1914 56
W. W. Harris, June 80, 1916 61
W. F. Stewart, Apr, 25, 1917 70
Frank Gerry, Aug. 28, 1918 25
R. McKinnon, Apr. 10, 1917 23
P. Thompson, Sept, 5, 1915 62
Dixon Smale, Slept. 27, 1891 84
Henry Heist, Feb. 28, 1920 49
On returning to the Lodge Room
Noble Grand Wilton thanked the
brethren for the flits turn out and
spoke of the advantage of observing
the anniversary. Others followed
with comments on the day urgiug a
rally a year hence that will outdo any
of the past,
Sad Shooting Accident
Tuesday afternoon, shortly after 1
o'clock, John Louttit, Lot 85, Oon, 12,
Grey, and his neighbor acmes Con.
road, Jas. E. McDonald undertook to
shoot a horse belonging to the form-
er, intending to take the hide off and
Miry the animal. On attiring at the
place the former bolding the horse by
the halter, assayed to deliver the fatal
miesle from a large revolver, but at
the report of the firearm the animal
reared and Louttit says the halter
shank caught round the pistol thereby
misdirecting the aim and a second
shot lodged in McDonald's thigh. The
wound bled profusely and before the
man could be got to bis home he had
passed away. John Long of Brussels,
assisted in caring for the wounded
roan. Coroner }Kennedy, Winglearn,
was apprised and came to the scene
but on ascertaining the facts did not
think an inquest was necessary and
gave an order for burial, Mr. Mc-
Donald was 41.years of age, a bachel-
or, his mother keeping house for him.
It was au unfortunate affair but pure-
ly accidental. Funeral Friday after-
noon at 130 o'clock. Interment at
Ethel.
Morris Council
Morris Council meeting wee held
Monday, May 31st. Members pres-
ent. Minutes of last meeting read
and approved.
Council entertained petitions for
Municipal Drains from Fred. Brewer
and J. H. Sellers.
At the Oourt of Revision on the As-
sessment Roil Lot 8, N4 47, 48, Oon. 1.
was entered in Walter Meeser'e name.
The following ratepayers had dogs
struck off the rola :—D, Jordan, Peter
Scott, J. Munn, 3. Clark, M. J. Young,
R. Young and J. Nichol.
Council gave a grant of 510,00 each
Schooln Bluevale, 13e1 -
grave
h St,ho Fairs L 1
Cote
Walton.
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£ painting Abr'at n
Con tract o g
n Bridge was given to J. Hill al. $1,25er
foot ; paintig Olark's bridgto Fred.
Me0racken at $75.00 and painting
Cruickshank's bridge to A. Shaw at
$95..
By.00Laws on the Evans and Kirkby
Draine were read and finally passed.
The report on the Robertson Drain
was read and provisionally adopted.
The Court of Revision adjourned Bit
the next meeting,
The following accounts were paid :
Supplies Muni i al World �
2 95
Domuvnn Road Machine Co 91 69
W. H Kerr, cards 2 50
Wesley Saari, tile and under-
...... ..... nder-......................, 20 05
J, Shortreed, tractor on grader 19 60
A. Shaw, stationery. 8 25
Peter Haley, filling washout 6 00
R, Johnston, gravel .l 675
W. Geddes, ed a essor, postage
and equalizing U. S sections 92 00
J, 11. Sellers, tile on road..,.,2 00
A. MacEwen, 13y -Laws and
Clerk's fees Kirkby drain56 00
Evans drain 49 00
John Yeo, drawing road drag. 8'00
Next meeting will be June 28th.
A, MAoEwRN, Clerk,
Church Ohimee
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The Young People's Society of .Mel-
ville °beech are planning a pic-nic some
day won at some paint on Lake Huron's
shore.
Sunday morning last Rev. W. E,
Stafford's subject was "The serpent
changed into a rod" and in the evening
the theme was "The sin of Ingrati-
tude," referring to the to lepers,
Instead of teaching the lesson --the
23rd Psalm—in the Methodist Sabbath
School last Sunday afternoon P. H.
Gilroy was asked to read the tragical
story "The Syriem Guest," Which
beautifully explains this much priced
portion of the flood Book,