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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1920-12-23, Page 1VOL, 40 NO, 2C) 2.0o per annum in advance BR USSE LS, ONTARIO, THIURSDAY, Di Cl/WJ-JJsR 23, Ir20 Y9i1. May be EarnJi.flig . Good Salary, Now but perhaps the time will come when you will be unable to earn so much. A small portion of your present salary deposited in a savings account with this bank will provide comfort and security in the later years of your life. OB Paid-uls Capital $ 9,700,000 Roser o - - 10,000,000 Rosourcos - 230,000,000 THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA F. H. Gilroy Manager, BRUSSELS Neve dArly.artisetrnents Rupp,. Chi tun,'rhoughl-1'. lt, hl'•!illl Dun.o-1,11t tt H rf. Da i,.ub. toluol--Dt IP. r Brynun. Nedra, --Y. Atnellt Bulls for sola -Wm rtrenitrer. For sats-1Cxecutorn tern R, Bro-m estate. Annual Meeting -L' bol Farmers' (Bob. Olv'istmaw Ti's , Crlutbuno): Moth, 5'hntch, Weekly Dance. Town wood-Beassels r-unno%l. Burs and hides --At. Yolliok. Stows for nolo--Brunk J.WucxL Silent Aluulo-D. AI. Hent b. Mon wanted -H, A. Htuthera. bogs wanted -Amon t Bros, Wood for unto -A Il, alit Bros. Teams wanted-Ament Bros. Holiday Delicacies -W. Brill, - Holiday Cliffs -H, Carter. Clearing Halo -R. Pratt. Strict .abrin Walton YARN FOR HAL77,^Wratten Rad Dross Bootety has it quantity of light grey yarn on hand whish is offered for salt, at 32.00 per pound. Yarn may be had at the home of Airs. John Watt. McKillop township Nomination next Monday, Rumor says it may be an acclamation, Annual school meeting Wednesday of next week, What did you say about Consolidated Schools ? The W. M. S. at their December meeting, assisted hy all the women of the church, hi ought fruit, cakes, can- dy, butter and goodies of all kinds to send a Christmas dinner to the Res- cue Home, Totouto, presided civet' by Miss Rata, who lately gave a splen- did address here on her work. W. 0, Neal kindly packed the box, '1'he work of improving the interior of Duff's church was carried out with a zest hast week that completed the job. in first -clava 1 style in 4 days. 80 quarto of paint were applied on the walla, buff in the auditorium and cretun in the basement, The general- ship of Rev, Me, Lundy was excellent and the corps of helpers worked with neatness and dispatch and did a good job. It was an object lesson worth while and is a decided improvement. FARMERS' SALES NOTES Farmers with Sales Notes will be well advised to turn them over to this Bank for collection. The Bank will relieve you of all trouble in mak- ing presentation, and payments will be credited to your account promptly. B9A Sales Notes supplied without charge. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE 000,000 RESERVE FUND L - - $15,000,000 WALTON BRANCH, J. M. McMillan, Manager. aeooeitios4tOe?bdeeiosotavoat bdeao4iwe4feeeisooReaosee eeeesire1? 5 a •r T h e a CO 4, '0 '0 ma 0 004e006V 0000000 nl Season's Compliments limn,,... - - z„,n— Wish our numerous Cus- tomers a • Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. E0 WILLIS 6 B 41A•A•O4,444,4,.11, o4,00.2404,44404,a(y4 +,9O,bO •er CHOICE new stock of Table Figs, Rais- ins, Grapes, Mixed and Pecan Nuts, Grape,. Fruit, Celery, Cranberries, Oranges, Bananas, (Cc. Fine assortment of Candies in Bulk or Fancy poxes. Our Chocolates are dandy, Neilson's Celebrated Ice Cream Fresh Oysters, &e., &c.• We thank you for past paVonage and wish you the Compliments of th4 Season. BeIrsfIrSt -rides Restaurant BAEKER .BLOCK BRUSSELS 1 +++4,444.. 1+'r :-4'4'+4'4.+4-++++4•h4"A Christmas l roe and Entertainment Craahraak Methodist Church Thursday ev'g, Dec. 23rd d At 7 30 o'clock. (food program. Lunch will be served, + Adults 25c. Children free. Good time promised. x Sebhath next will be the closing ser- vices of Rev. R. A, Lundy'e pastorate in connection with Duif'e church, Walton, The following Sunday Rev, Mr, Mann, Brussels, the interim Mod- erator, will declare the pulpit vacant. Fine Auuiversary services were held Sunday in Duff's church, Rev, Dr, Larkin, Seaforth, occupying the pulpit. His themes were "Progress" and "The Mind of Christ," from which splendid sermons were preached. Of- fering was 893400. Choir rendered choice music. Monday evening the entertainment was A 1, Jessie Alex, ander, the well known reader, of Tor- onto, was et her best anti all the talent did exceptionally well. Proceeds 895. Morris ENGAGEMENT. -Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter 'ruin announpe the engagemeut of their daughter, Christine B., to Thomas L. McDonald, eon of Mrs. Alex. McDonald, Grey township, marriage to take place in December. Wroxeter Donald Munro, Toronto, ie %holiday- ing at his home here. Jno, Booth, Edmonton, ie spending e few weeks at bis home here, Robert and Miss `Agnes McKercher, of Queen's University, Kingston, are home for the Christmas vacation. Mrs. William Hayes and eon, Jno„ have moved to Chas. Eaket'e residence, Sanderson street. Tho funeral of Mre. Jno. Bray, Ethel, a former esteemed resident of this village, was held Saturday after- noon, interment being made in the Wroxeter cemetery, WANTED dED S Highest prices paid for all kinds of Logs. ALSO wish to call the attention of any persons wishing odd jobs at the Planing Mill to piaee orders early. AMEN T BROS. BIG Grricery Sale tock Up far Winter t toCtn a Home tau l C h1 us Tho almost At A Tree of the Mt thediet Sunday &twee Was held in school roma 11 ul,to oven• !ng Anitieurtld program wee 5070.11 by the chlldr.,tl attol whirl, the pre Bente were distributed sial ltwch 's'tr^- ed, Cranbrook We hope to see a good attendance at annual school meeting next Wed- nesday, Mus, T. Itoarb, of Ripley, was a visitor at the mlan,•e, She is a Meter to Irtev. Mr, Kennedy. The Executure of the estate of the late Mrs, It i3r'rnvn lifter her former home for sale. Read the advt. Thursday evening of this wee he annual Chrietwee entertainment "111 be held by the Sabbath School in the Methodist church. Msen tiers of ech '"1 admitted free, Adults 25 cents. Hee advt. Fax,utrat? GOOD \aoi cit,-Mre. IillY.a- belli ?ilcKay, an aged anal highly es- teemed resident of this locality, paid Nature's debt on Deeeuber llLh, at the advanced age of 70 years as the result of a broken hip. She was horn in Scotland and came to Canada when 8 years old. In her earlier years she lived at Brneefleld and was a great admirer of Rev. Mr. Rose, the well known Presbyterian divine of that place. 60 years ago the eubjer-t of t his notice was married to her late hns- band who died over 20 years ago, For many years she was a minister- ing angel in this oorumliutity and the professional unrse of today would not be in it with this buoy woman as at meagre cost' she waited not the sick and helped into life many a kiddie who profited by iter care, ability and readiness to help. A large family was born to her home viz :-Adam, Seaforth ; Isaac and Hugh, Niagara Falls, N. x, ; Wm. and Jno. deceas- ed ; Mrs, R. L. McDonald, of Oran - We invite you to make this your Table Supply [-louse. Here are a few of our lines and prices :- Pork and Beans 15 Shredded Wh't 15 Totuatoes 17 Forest Oily Clam 17 Baking Pow- Peas 17 der, qt. size 40 Raisins, all Forest City kinds ,g 30 Baking Pow - Curran Ls, best der, pt. size 30 new fruits. 25 Peels, all kinds 00 Honey, lb, 80 Icing Sugar 20 \Vhitn Beans 10 Oatmeal, 4 lbs. 26 Best Black Tea 00 Rolled Wheat 8 Beet JraptunTea 00 Shel'd Walnuts 80 I onde 80 ,.al- Ann t f�i L a Maple mon, beat Fancy Biscuits 95 Maple Leaf Sal- Sttawberty Jam mon ,l tin 30 4 lbpail 1 00 Sett Prieto Red Pepper 40 Sahnon 40 Grape Nuts 18 Rice, 2 lbs. 25 Cocoa, lb, 30 7'apiaou 2 1hs. 25 Cocoa, + lb. 15 Soap, all kinds 10 Sago. 2 lbs. 25 Syrup, 515 pail 80 Cheese 86 Syrup, 9Ib pail 26 Dates, fresh 20 Syrup, 10 " 1 00 Sugar, 8 ib. 1 00 Essences 10 Eddy's Matches 30 Jelly Powder 12 Tomato Soup Ammonia Pow. 10 12 pkgs 25 Lux, '2 foe 25 Figs 10 Calf Meal $1 50 New Confectionery of all Hinds Christmas Fruits, Roc. Reduced Prices on Dishes ROYAL HOUSEHOLD 100 HOLD .25 f'1ER FLOU BS. Feed Corn at Right Prices Leave us or 'phone your Christmas ordet, It will be a pleasure to serve you. Phone 48 wa Ie Mc racken TOYIN 1ODD ALL orders for either Dry or Green Wood supplied from the town must bo handed to F. S. Scott, village Oletk, so that proper measurements end account- ing for price may be attained, Deliveries are being made uow. F. S. SCOTT, Clerk. Weekly an e F + Commencing Friday night, Dec, � 24th, a series 6f Dances will be .t+ + held in the Town Ball, Brussels, + ' anee a week throughout the +¢, .1, Winter. + t Dancing from eight until one. � 4, Everybody Welcome 1 � + Good Music, + '4.. Gents, 800, Ladies free, ++i• + + +i+,l++44.14 i'4d++i'4.14+4.4-1++4.4-1.4.4�'F't' +4.. +4+++4'++++4"-i.i 4+++++4++441 il4.- �: All hinds of '1 + + + hthS I - Furs and 4. 4. .5'' WANTED + + For which the highest market price will be + paid, -+N Mo Yly;Hick 10 Phone 2x l:rtlesels }; ar + +++++F+++++++++d+++++'A+++4++a+ Methodist nodes E T H iE L OIROUIT Next Sabbath Services Roe's at 111,30 a, m. 'Union 2.30 p. m. Ethel 7 00 p. in.,. Ohristmas Seeinnne next Sunday On the theme : "The Prince of the 4 Homes" CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT Ethel MothoOlat church Thursday ev'A, 305h Inst, Under alispiees of the W, M, S. and Suedes,School, R hnlih intore s tin feature wilbe rite burning of the Mortgage on the church, Good program, 'Pickets 25 cents. CPlearhi 'ale All Underwear and Sweaters 20p.o.off All Shoes and S)Vall Papers 15 p, C. off All other Dry Goods 10 p. o. off Special Price in Black Tea 5Ocalb. Also a quantity of Milverton 5 Jewel Flour and Bran Terms Cash WA LTON Store open every week night brook locality ; Mrs, Jas. Atkinson, Asquith, Sank., Mr e. Alfred Box, Sea - forth ; and Mls, Will. McDonald, Scollatd, Alberta, Mrs. McKay was a Godly woman and knew and practic- ed the truths and principles of the Good Book and died in the Faith. A favorite expression of hers was -Nu one need be left behind, God's mercy is for all mankind, The funeral ser- vice was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr, Kennedy, and burial was made in Knox church cemetery here. Pallbearers were Ches. Alderson, Jus. and Alex, Perrie, John Perrie, Ja'n Cameron, John Stehle and John Hun, ter, Thus has passed off the sense of action one who has served her day and generation loyally, loved her Saviour with implicit confidence and thought not of herself when opportun- ity to tender service to the needy cause to her, Her name and kindly womanly life will long be remembered by many who esteemed her highly. Moncriefg W, M. S. of Knox (»uu'ch will meet in Lhe church Friday. Jan. 7th, at 2 p. m. for a prayer service, Next Sunday afternoon will be the concluding service of Rev. R. A. Lundy as pastor of Knox church here. He removes to . Kippen. We part with he and Mrs, Lundy with deep re- gret. Jamestown Mrs, A, D. iYie0osh, Kincardine ; 1) L. Strachan, Hanover ; and Rev. 3, T. Strachan, B. A., Oampbellville, were called to the oltl home owing to the serious illness and death of their sister, leis Lizzie Stracban. - OnI'r(TARY.-"Heaven gives to all its friends a peaceful death." The above was well exemplified in the interesting life and early, but peaceful, death of Mies Lizzie Strachan, daughter of the late John and Mrs, Strachan. The great summons came to Mies Lizzie iu the early morning hours of Wed- nesday, Dec. 15111, in answer to which she quietly and peaeefelly passed into s Ut l nesting lattn with un- wavering Great B y lC-, g e c of her e � ao faith' in the y Redeemer's cleansing power. In her early life she consecrated herself to the service of her Master and lived a consistent, exemplary Christian life. For a number of years she had not enjoyed the robust health her many friends would have liked, but in the luidst of it all she waged a brave struggle, even when the outlook was such as would greatly discourage a lees heroic life. She was a qualified school teacher but her delicate consti- tution ptoveulea her from practicing the profession she so dearly laved, Being a wide and studious reader she possessed an unusually clear intel- ligence, always able to eon Verse in- struct.ively nn all the leading topics.of the day. She took nut earnest and de- voted part in all the activities of Mel- ville church, of which for many years she hay been a consistent and faithful 400tH her, Before her death she said Goodbye to her loved ones around her bedside. Her memory will be chet'ieh- I?d as !yP L type of n most devoted and couaistent. Ufa. The funeral was held ' on Friday, bring largely attended and wee conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. ,I, Mann. Interment wits Mande in Brussels cemetery, Only one day at a time, there may never boa tomorrow - 001y a day ata time, and that we ran llve We know, The trouble we carrot bear is only the unable Wo borrow, And the Maim that neve' cane are the ones that fret na so, Only a obteepdat er use ; it may be ,tbo angels To bear us shove Win ddorms that wound our foot by the way; The atop that is hardest of all is not the one est before us And 6 smoothed another day 1e most may bo Belgrave East Wawanosh Nomination pro- ceedings will take place here next Monday from 12 to 1 o'clock, Don't forget the Methodiet Sabbath School entertainment in the C. 0. lie Hall Friday evening of this week. Good program with talent from Myth. '1 ham and Bl Fvt , Y Thursday evening of this week the annual Sunday School entertainment of Trinity ohurch Sunday School will be held in the 0, 0, P. Hall. Program by the Children. Members are asked to bring baskets for the lunch, nod fur Sair Quantity of good hard Maple and Beech Cord- wood which we will dis- pose of in the bush, A ant Bros. 13 RU SSE LS Rev. Ohae, Ouming, of Cookstown, will take the services in Knox church and at Calvin next Sunday. Despite the inclement weather the Mission Band of Knox church realized the fine sum of $81.10 from. their re- cent Bazaar, Grey Mrs. Robert Houston and son are visiting with the former's sister. Miss Jean McNair, of the Queen city. We expect Master Rae will be able to tell us all about Santa Claus and Toy Land when be comes home. Nonlivation next Monday at Ethel. This week the Bray family moved to the farm receutly purchased from Joe Ames, We wish them the success they hope for in their new home. CARD 010' THANxs.-We wish to ex- press our thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathetic words and kind deed in the hour of aur bereave- ment its the demise. of wife and mother. Yours gratefully, JNO. BRAS' AND FAMILY, MRH. JNO. BRAY GALLED TO HER REWARD,-- After being in failing health for the past year Elizabeth A, Fox, beloved wife of Jno. Bray, an- swered the Great Ball Call Thursday morning of last- week- and passed peacefully away to her reward. The funeral took place Saturday to Wroxeter cemetery after a suitable - service at the late home of deceased by her pastor, Rev. W. E. Stafford, Brueeele. Pallbearers were 8 ue- phews :-Wilbett, Jno. Id, and Cran- ston Bray, Arthur Ward, Fred. -ester and Percy Tyerman. The subject of this notice was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 75 years ago and came West to Walton to visit her sister, Mrs. (Rev.) Sabine, where she was married to ber now bereft part- ner 38 years ago. They lived at Wroxeter, Stony Oreek and Grey township since then, coming to the latter 2e years age. One son, Ernest, was born to them. Mrs. Bray was a fine Obristian woman, kind, thought- fnl and ever ready to do her best. She was a splendid worker in the church and leaves many warm friends who sympathise with the bereaved in their sorrow. Deceased bore her ill- ness with patience and resignation and died in simple trust in the Saviour she bad trusted for many a year. Her sister, Mrs. Sabine, resides in Hamilton. LATE MIse ISABELLA RITCHIE.-On November 25th, there passed away at the Roeetown hospital, Sask., Isabella youngest daughter of Peter and the late Jane Ritchie, of Zelandia, Sask. She had been ailing since early in Sep- tember but nothing serious was Bus= petted until 2 weeks previous to her death, when her case was diagnosed and she was on the brain as an abscess s taken to the hospital. The consulting physician advised an operation as her only chance but she never regained consciousness after the operation. Her presence, help and cheerfulness in the house and community will be sorely Linseed. Funeral service was conducted in the home by Rev. F. Chilton, pastor of Zelandia and Muir - land Presbyterian congregations and was largely attended by friends and neighbors of the family. Pallbearers were T. T. McDonald, W. G. Gould, Blake Brown, M. V. NcLeod, Gordon S. Douglas and Ernest McMillan. In- termentwas made in Zelandia ceme- tery, Miss Ritchie leaves to mourn her loss 5 brothers (W. P., Portage la Prairie, Man. ; David, James, and Peter -,L., Zelandia DIstrict ; and Jno., of Walton, Ont.) 2 sisters (Misses Mary and Jean at home) in addition to the aged father. Deceased was born in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, and came to Fergus, Ont., with the family id her infancy. Later she re- sided, 1000,at Brussels, when s the family removd to Saskatchewan. ENTERED INTO REST. --It le with sad t egesta we are called upon to publish the following death of an old and well Icemen resident in the person of Hugh Porter, 10th Con., whose death came as a great shook to the community as he wee as well ae usual up to Wednes- day afternoon, when he took a pain around his heart but not serious enough to cause any alarm. He arose as usual Thursday morning but passed peacefully away at 8.80 a. in, The subject of this notice is one of the pioneers, coming to Grey in 1874 and was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Fox, his now bereft partner. 4 children were born into the home, who along with the mother are 'left to mourn the lose of a hind and loving husband and father, Children are Lloyd, who is at home ; Russel and Elgin in the West and a daughter, Mrs, Donald McTaggart, 10th Don,, Grey township, Mr. Porter was a Presbyterian in religion being a mem- ber of the Cranbrook church forysare, Ile was a good neighbor, 1bor. ever ready to laud a helping hand to any one in need and will be greatly missed for he enjoyed the friendship of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances and hie death has east a gloom over the community. Funeral, which was z W. II.. KERR, Proprietor 1the Farmers' ChI4 trait .titnilal .4eel,n;7 Of iridal i at mere' Club will be held in the Township Hall, Ethel, THURS- DAY, DEO, 90th, at 2 p, m+ Election of Officers for 1921 and otlter lnteirtess will he on the pro- gram, a l lease h0 ready to pay your dual, WALTER.E18IILLesidIE, Pr largely attended, was halal on Satu.ent.t- day, eervtee Ming ennduel:ed byRev. 1Ir. Kenuedy, assisted by an old friend and former pastor of deceased., Rev, Mr. Lundy, Walton. loll'. Porter was carried to his lust resting place by 6 of his old neighbors, Win. Smalldon, Alex. Dark, Wm, Menary, Chas. McQuartle, John Steins and Wm. Mc- Nair, The floral tributes were a wreath and pillow from family and sheaf from the grandchildren. Friends from a distance were Mrs. D. Porter, Detroit ; bliss Stewart, EI- mira ; and Bliss Porter and George and Jlugh Porter, all of Atwood. Surely in the midst of life we are in death. The concert held in Union S, S. No. 12 Grey and McKillop on Thursday last was a decided success. Rev. Mr, Lundy, Walton, occupied the chair during the evening and a splendid program wag given by the pupils under the direction of the teacher, Mies E, McMichael. Io addition musical numbers and two playettes were given by some of the adults in the Section which were greatly ap- preciated and also two solos by Mr. Rowland and violin selections by Messrs. Dodds and Grieve, Withrop, and Mr, Ramsay, Walton, were en oy- ed by all. The receipts at the door amounted to $27,60 Ethel OoaixoaTAi3Lm brick hones ice sale, With fur- nace, hitoben and woodshed. hard and soft Ethel' stable, Pparticulars Phone 22n 26 or 1401 Brussels Central. COAL Heater for Bale. Apply to Phone 698 JOnN MCNEm, Ethel, Annual School meeting Wednesday nest, Mrs. Wm. Eckmler ie not enjoying her usual health. Gerald Palfrey is visiting with Charles Cleaver. Municipal Nomination Day here next Monday from 12 to 1 p. m. Good weather now to start that open air skating rink. What do you say boys ? Mrs. Michael Kreuter has not been as well se usual but is somewhat im- proved. Mrs. Max Abram and Mrs. McEwen are going on a visit to their mother in Flint, Mich. Mies Irene Kreuter is home from Stratford where she has been attend- ing Normal School. Mrs. Wm, Slemmon returned home Saturday accompanied by her neice, Miss Annie Franklin, of Woodstock. "The Prince of the 4 names" will be the subject of Rev. Mr. OKeli's Christmas sermon, next Sunday even- rngA.nnual meeting of Ethel Farmers' Club will be held Thursday afternoon of next week in the Township Hall, at 2 p. m. See advt We welcome Joseph and Mee. Ames and familYse Ethel reaidente. They - have Bold their farm and will make their home here yet for a while. R, F, Oarr has purchased the prop- erty at present occupied by P, J. Bishop from Chas. Hansuld. He gets possession Jan. 15th. Mr. Bishop will remove to the apartments over Wm, H. Love's Furniture store. . Mrs. Nicholson and Miss Sanders completed their work as Bible Society collectors for 1920 and paid over $20.10 to the Treasurer of the Branch, Ethel gives loyal support to this good cause every a. The 5Dyeacre farm of 13. F. Oarr, Sk Lot 76, Con. 5, Grey, has been sold to Wesley Somers, a neighbor, for the eum of $2,700. Mr. Carr has lived ou it for past 4 years. He will be mov- ing back to Ethel in a little while after his auction sale, Wonder who is go- ing to be housekeeper in the to -ho' vacated home Thursday evening of next week a Christmas entertainment will be held in Lecture room of the Methodist church under auspices of the W. M, S. and Sunday School. Good progranaram being prepared. One interesting item will be the burning of the church mortgage, indicating that edifice is free from debt, Read advt,. Wednesday of last week David ' Robertson passed away at his home, Ethel Station, at the advanced ago, of 81 years, 1 month and 6 days. Fun- eral took place to Ethel cemetery on Friday afternoon, Rev. Mr, OKell con- ducting the service,Deceased was the fabler of Mrs. Grover Gill, He wAe a well known resident of Elena township for 'years, Leet Thursday the Epworth League held a very interesting meeting when Mrs, OKell gave an instructive talk on "An evening with pictures." Meeting was in charge of Literary Committee under the leadership of Mise Pearl Dobson, The Literary Committee has won second place iu the contest, being just 9 marks be. bind, Missionary Committee leads with 199 marks, at the end of the fleet round, ' oto e B. D. Ter v a Rev. S Sell r , q� r Ch i n the Metho- dist r will eA former pa o , P dist church on Sabbath, January 8th, in the interest of the Educational work of the Methodist Church of Canada. It Is nearly so years singe Mr, Soliery was stationed in Brdssels,