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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1926-3-17, Page 1VOL. 54 NO. 39 2.00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH t7. sgz6 E.A.Ga mage Wishes to announce to the people of Brussels and surrounding country that he has purchased the block known as the "Richards Block" and will operate a Boot and Shoe Retail and Repair Business including Foot Wear of all kinds, and feels.that after 30 years of experience in Making, Repairing and, Retailing, will be able to give the public good service and workmanship. ReislaRaeceerielaresiteteeetteiteletalge4a.rea. • ,atetteettaVe‘alatenadatalglairetaeWI liteLaaatiMateeletaiRaWleteeeeenataeetaal alaeeteeeeeegetta'aeatgetieateaatae ataaantatineeeee The Surrounchng District WROXETER . Rev. Dr. Beaten has returned from a eveek's holiday at Toronto and Pet- erboro. Mies B. Strome, of Fordwich, was a w eek end visitor at the home of Robt. X3 upfer, Turn berry. Jno, MoNaughton, London, is visit- ing his son, Stewart. and other old friends in Turnbetey, Jno. Davidson and Miss May David- son have rettitned from an extended visit with relatives' at Stratford, A dressmaking course in connection with the Wometes Institute is being held at present. Miss McLaughlin, government instructor, of Toronto, is ip chat ge. The Mai eh meeting of the W. M. S., of the United °hutch, was held at the home of Mrs. A. Munro. At the con- clusion of the meeting, the following (Slicers were elected for the eneuing year: Honorary presidents, Mrs. W. Wilson, Mrs A. I. Brown ; president, Mrs. Thomas Gibson ; that Vice-pres- ident, Mrs. Armstrong. ; second vice- president, Mrs. MunY.0 ; secretary, Mts. J. R. Wendt. ; treasurer, Mrs. A. Wearring ; home helpers sec- retary, Mrs. V. Dickson ; Missionary monthly 4eurBtary, hire, T. eValkee ; organist, Mrs..L N. Allan ; auditors, Mrs, Munro, M rs. Dickson. Western Ho 8 A car load of well broken Western Horses have ar- rived and anybody in need of a good horse should look them Over, W. J. JOHNSTON Phone 275 , 1.,JFF'S Hardware I3LuEvALE With the approach of spring we have for sale a full line of the following: . Grass Seed The very best No. 1 seed that can be purchased—Red Clover, Aleike, Alfalfa, Tim- othy, White and Yellow Blos- som Sweet Cloacae, Alsike and Timothy mixed. • Fence. Wire We are handling, the Can- adian Steel & Wire Co., wire --Woven wire, Barb wire, No. 9 Coil spring, Steeples and Brace were. Everything to make an Al fence. Paints Nothing better than the Martin-Senioe, a full line— Porch, Floor, and all colors, Merbelite varnish. Harness A full range of Collars, Sweat Pads, as well as all the parts to make up sets both single and double. PLOWS—We handle Fleury Plows and all repair poets. Wheelbarrows — The Very best farm barrow on the mat - kat. Sap Butikets, biles and CVOS for the syrup season. W. J. DUFF BLUEVALE, owr. 1 The Women's Institute will tneet at the home of Mrs. A. I. Brown. on Monday, March 201..h. "Ireland, past and present" and "Canadian laws per- taining to women and children" are the subjects to be taken up. I3e teatly to do your best in the potato peeling contese. Note the change of date. WALTON DATE WAS INCORREcT.—Jae. Rae informs Teen POST that the date on his violin is 1735, not 1785. Lase Wednesday evening, the Y. L. S. 0. niet, at the borne of Mrs. W. IL Humphries. The evening was spent in fancy work. games, and music, aft- er which a dainty lunch was served, Harry and Mrs. Dennis left on Mon- day to attend CIIP funeral of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. E. Dennis, at Columbia, Penn. Deceneed died on Saturday, at Send Springs, . Oklo. The deceased with her huehand left about six weeks ago from Teeswatev for the benefit of her health. Old friends here sympathize with Mr. Dennis in the less nf his wife. The regular meeting of the W. M. S., of Duffs church, was held in the schoolroom of the church. on Wed- nesday, Mauch 10th, with about thirty ladies in attendance. a/after the usual opening exercises, Mrs.' Brown spoke on the topic, "Player in the Strategy of Missions." The speaker stressed particularly that the need of the mis- sion field bo -day is not more oleo or money so much as more .systematic, intercessary prayer nn the part of those at home She showed how prayer runs like a golden thread 5000 Bushels First-class FOR SALE aeker CAR OF WESTERN To arrive this week. Special price offcar. Also for Sale Quantity of Barley.' Quantity of Mixed Grain—Bar- ley, Oats and Peas. • Small quantity of Corn. • Grover C. Gill Phone 5914 ETHEL Re opened • The Plum Blacksmith Shop is being re -opened where the wants of the public will be attended th on and after March 15th in Woodwork and General BIacksmithing Repairing also attended to. New Advertisements Oats for Seeker Annonneement —PI, A, liammege Services—BrusseIR United (Introit Wee tern Ho reeR—W. J. Johnston Auction tift)e—flarvey Bunter Orem wented—Palinereton creamery Western Mita—Grover 0, Pill Mai y Phi Uzi—Family Theatre Annual meeting—N. Raven contiervatives stove cold—e, H. Fear Shp'A lf. Davison Aro you ringing Gordon Ocoirsrsis for eitle—J m. Knight a Sons SOWP far All1P—lo1,n A. wilson Stove for saie—Pred Bunter Seen for sale—John McNair Seed oabs—jamee Perris \Vented—Phone 79 Seed for sal e—Je mee Nichol Piga for sale—Wilson Marks through the story of evangelism in England, Germany, Denmark and oth- er countries. The success of the Mis- sionary enterprize is depending on us, as the Master said, "The; harvest is plentiful, etc, so pray. He is able to do far more than we can ask or think. The only condition to answered pray- er is that we ask in His name, "Cur- rent Events" was given by Mrs. P. B. Gardinee, who told of the life of the Missionaries through a story entitled "On the edge of the Jungle." She also gave a review of the journeying of Dr, john R. Mott. At the close of the Missionary meeting, the Ladies' Aid met and Mrs. Beown, gave a de- lightful talk on "Tithing.' This took the form of a round table conference, and the epeaker had several of the ladies prove her points by quotations from Saripture, The talk was pleas- ing and helpful, arid was greatly en- joyed by all present. After the joint meeting, several of the ladies served lunch, and a social hall hour was enjoyed. The April meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs, Thos. Clarke. CAR01? k EBAL EXPECTED THIS WEEK FEAR Phone 2214 ETHEL church, at Milestone, on Friday, Feb. 12th, at 2 p. in, The church was eve! flowing, showing the esteem in which deceased was held, Rev. Weis - Man, of Central church of Christ, Re- gina, conducted the funeral service, assisted by Rev. Swanston, after which the remains were coveyed and laid to rest in Milestone ci metery. The funeral procession was one of the largest in Milestone's history. The sympathy of the community is ex. tend to the bereaved relatives. - GREY. Don'e forget the entertainment in Union United church, on Friday ev- ening of this week, under the auspic- es of the Ladies' Aid, A good pro- gram will be presented. Word was received from Mrs. Wm. Jacklite Shackleton, Sask., OHM her eldest daughter, Mrs. Fred Heron, tad left far Winnipeg, on Wednesday, March 8rd, where she will undergo a serious operation. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery, Her mother sued sister, Viola, will care for the children. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION. —On Thursday evening last a large crowd gathered at the home of Hugh and Mrs. Richmond to spend a social ev- ening with this hospitable couple prior to their departure to their new tome in Atwood. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and con - teats. In presenting Mr. anti Mrs. Richtnond with a library table and walking cane Frank Boyd yad tbe following address :— To HUGH AND MRS. RICHMOND,— As the time has come when we must sever the tie which has hound us to. gethee during the molt years in con- nection with Union United Church and neighbors of Silver Corners, we have getherecl this evening to express to you m some measure nue apprecia- tion af your stirling worth and ever willing help in eveey line of church work ancl anything that would be a benefit to the community as well as it good neighbor. It is with feelings of joy and eorrow that we bid yeti good- bye to our community. Soevow be - on nee ynu are moving away from our mitiet anti joy because you are not going so far away bnt what we can often meet again. Now, Mr. Rich- mond, we ask you to aoCept this walk- ing cane and Mrs, Richmond this 11b. rary table as a slight token nf our appreciation of your faithful services amottg ue. As you go tn your new home in Atwood may God's richest blessings be pouted upon you And may yone pathway in life be brightened by that light which shineth ever more and more unto the perfect day. Signed on behalf of congregation and neighbors. W. J. SHARPE. ROY Elasrliene, Twos. DOUGHERTY, Mr. Richtnothi made a fieting reply on behalf or his wife and himself, ex- pressing their appreciation for the gift. and the kindness shown thetn. Refreshtnents were then seeved and everyone went home feeling they were soon to lose a couple who had been good neighbors and loyal church workers in the community foe a num- ber of years. POPULAR WOMAN PASSES AWAY.— Tee milestone Mail, of Milestone, Sask., dated February 1810, refers to the death of Mrs. (the) Tyertnan, daughter-in-law of Mrs, Tyertnate of Grey Twp. :—Mileetone was greatly shocked on Wednesdey, of lase week, when the news reached town of the death of Myrtle •Maria Tyermain be- loved wife of Dr. W. W. Tyertnan. Deceased had been ill for the peat Iwo weeks, and had been moved to her parentshome in Regina for treat. ment. Despite the bese of medical at. tention, she gradually geese weaker until the final call catne which °cent- red on Feb. 10th. Deceased was 80 years. 9 roost ths and 6 days,old. Mem (DL'.) Tyerman wes born in Iowa, U. Se and came to the Milestone diettict with her parents 20 years ago. They seetled South of eaven and remained there foe a few years. Feont there, they went to Gray, where deceased was married to Dr. W. W. Ts/Emmen in 1919. Since this time, Dr. and Mrs. Tyertnan have resided in Milestone. Deceneed was held in highest eeteetn, and her death is deeply eeemeteed by all ih the neighborhood. She was a member of the Obutich of Christ .and took an active part in the imolai af. Mire of town and disteict. Deceeeed leaves to mount healeee I a hUgband, .of iVillestotie Seek , and her temente, 13aSIC Mrs. linglieh, nf reegina. SerVite took place in the United MORRIS David and airs. Smith, fith line, held a party last Friday night for the two:newly-married couplee, F. 0, and Mrs, Martin and Joe and Mts. Smith. A royal time was spent by all. WEDDIND.—A quiet wedding took place on Tuesday, March 9c11, at Bel. grave United manse, when Margaret Hanna Mooney, niece of Miss Naomi Hanna, became the bride of Francis Olavence Martin, son of Frank and Mrs, Martin, also of Morris Twp, Rev, J. Scobie tied the nuptial knot, After the ceremony, the bridal couple returned to the home of the bride where the wedding supper was serv- ed. The bride was neatly attired in a tailored suit of navy tricotine with sand crepe de chine blouse and black satin hat trimmed wieh silver. The happy couple will reside on the groom's fine farm on the 810 line, of 'Words, where they will have the best wishes of many friends for a happy and prosperous future. In the even- ing, about one uundred gathered et the residence of the bridegroom's par- ents, in Morris Township, where the newlyanarried couple were the recip- ients of many varied, beautiful, as well as useful gifts, iucluding a num- ber of cheques. The program for the evening consisted chiefly of dancing, with cads for the minority who wish. ed them The animated crowd joiued merrily in the cycle of various dances throughout the entire evening. After a bountiful lunch served by the host- ess, a short musical recital was given. John Bell played a few selections on the fife, Mrs. Geo, Watt gave a vocal solo and Miss Lydia Reid rendered a violin solo. The dancing recommenc- ed and was continued until the wee seen' hours of the morning, when the guests dispersed wishing 0, and airs. Martin many years of happiness, prosperity and health. ETHEL Clayton Bell has been on the sick list suffering front a severe case of neuralgia, • Miss Winnifeed Hall, who has been `quite setiously ill, is at the thue of writing, much improved. Miss Ruby Cleaver is spending a couple of weeks .with Mrs. (Rev.) Guest, at the parsonage. Watch eat for the entertainment to be held at the close of the Ghee' Sew- ing Class. Further particulars later, Miss Gereie Purvis spent a few days in Toronto, last week, a,nd attended the Mendelssohn Chain Concert, in Massey Hall, Willitten Davidson's: auction sale went off with a good swing on Tues- day. D. el. Scoet got good prices for evere thing. On Sunday next, at 7 p.m., a special setwiee will be held in the United church, undee the the auspices of the Women's Missionary Society. The pastor will peeach on the subject, "A Beautiful Work," You will be wel- come. The Woman's Inseitute will meet on Thuesday afternoon of this week at the home of Mrs, R. Bremner at 280 o'clock. Mrs, J, Kreuter will take the topic. The roll call will be answered with an Irish Joke. All ladies are invited to this meeting. Rev. Mr. Croth gave a splendid ser. mon in the Presbyterian °thumb, last Sunday. His text was taken .from Luke 19 : 10, "For the Sou of man is come to sleek and to save that which was lost." As these men are consid- ered ae candidates for the charge, ev- erybody should avail ithertiseVeS of the privilege of attending services Nom Sabbath to Sabbath. Service as usual next Sabbath, Sabbath School before service, On Wednesday night, a very sue, ceseful social evening was held at the hornet of A. and Mrs. Meliee, umbel! the auspices of the W. M. S., when about eighty of the congregation of of the United church assembled. A good time was spent in music and gatnes, while the main feature of the entertainmeht was a display of photo. geaphs in which some of adulte of the nommunity were shown as they faced the camera is, their younger days, The picteres of James McLelland, Jeri, King and Gebege Addy showed that these fellows in their yetinger days mine/seed that are of a "nifty" Appear- ance Which they still carry with them to thele credit. The pietures of the evotnen folk—Well of comae, we know the ladiee Aleitsye Oahu that the photogeapher does not do theln jun- am, so we will kW) ally het% that they did thetneelVes e credit in the gallery of art, e -NM E'EATHE ag44...anameivima sisftW.Nrscraialmil March 99 and 20 MARY FRILBIN in "GAYIETY GIRL' March 26 and 27 WM. DESMOND In ‘‘THE MEDDL.A.R" Special April 5 6- 7 "Fighting the Flames" Another Good Old-time Danes coming soon. BLYTH Jae, Deming was re-elected as buy- er ear the Farmer's Olnb, Thos, Stewart, of Guelph, a former resident of Myth, is progressing after a setious Hon. J. G. Gardinev, the newly -ap- pointed Premier of Saekatchewan, has the honor of being a COUSIII of Peter Gardiner, of town. R. Pd. McKay has teturned from his trip to Los Angeles and the Canadian Western Coast, Mrs. McKay is vis- iting in the West for a few weeks. ••••••• CRANBROOK Harvey Hunter is holding a clear- ing auction sale of farm stock, imple- ments, etc., on Wednesclaf afternoon March 31st. See full list in The Post. MONCRIEFF Jno. Bray made a business trip to Listowel last week. Miss Greta Speiran is spending some time in Brussels. Mrs. Christena McKay is able to be about again after a very severe ill- ness. Mrs. Zaa D. McNair and family have moved into their home at Mon - Mrs. James Fulton returned home on Saturday after spending a week with her parents in Seaforth. The young people of this neighbor- hoon tendered Miss Mary Meehan a miscellaneous shower, prior to her marriage at the home of August and Mrs. McFarlane on Monday evening. Last Thursday evening a jolly crowd of our young people were en- tertained at the home of Chas. and Mrs. Hurst, 10th con., Elma and they presented the host and hostess with a couch. WINGHAM The fire department answered two calls Monday afternoon, abut in neither case was the damage heavy. At 3.15 the run was to the tobacco -store of W. A. Miller, where 'fire of unknown origin was sweeping the basement The fire was confined to the basement, but a stock of Minuet° and sundries was damaged by fire, water and smoke. The blaze was soon brought under control. At 4..1 5 a call was received from the .general store of J. A. Mills. The fire was also in the basement, where some rubbish was burning: It was -put mat with extinguishers before anf loss had been accessioned. Entertu ent Will be held In Union United Church Friday Ev'g, Mar, 19 Under auspices of the Ladies' Aid Good Program consisting of Readings, Dialogues, Solos and Instrumental Music Admission 250 and 100. Mrs. 11. Speiran, President. dead, but who returned unexpected- ly. Credit must be even to Jennie Wighman as Trixie Coleman, the vil- lage "cut up," who plays many pranks on the Deacon and Miss PhRi- pena. The part of Mayor Moses 3ic- Nutt, the Auctioneer, and justice of the Peace, taken by Wilbert Procter, was web done. Babe Wheatley acted the part of Emily Dale, the richest girl in town, in a very pro- ficient manner. LISTOWEL The home of Dr. W. C. Pratt was Monday afternoon badly damaged by fire, which had its origin in the base- ment. Smoke was seen coining from the furnace, and almost immediately the house was filled with smoke. The inside of the house is practically des- troyed from fire, smoke, water and the necessary cutting and hacking in extinguishing the fire. The loss of about $8000 is covered by insurance, Some of the furniture was saved. CLINTON Rev. Wm. S. Moulton, a former Rector of Middleton-Holmesville par- ish from 1915 to 1919, died on Sun- day at the Queen Alexandra Sanator- ium, London. He was compelled to give up his work in 1924 due to ill health. With feelings of deep regret it be- came known Saturday evening of the death in London of Mrs. James Reynolds, eldest daughter of J. J. and Mrs. McCaughey, formerly of Clinton. Mrs. Reynolds was well known and highly respected in this community and her death came as a shock to many. Mr. Reynolds is jailer at the Co. jail and former keeper at the Co. Home. BELGRAVE An Excellent Play — "Deacon Dobbs.," one of the best plays ever given here, was presented by the young people of S. S. No,. 5, Morris in 'the Forester's Hall, Friday even- ing Iast. This drama has a country settieg throughout and carries with it many characteristic phases of rur- al life, including a country auctioe. st (toiletry wedding. husking bee, and old time dance. To say that the young people - carried their parts well, is putting. it mildly, and they certainly are deserving of great cre- dit for 'their splendid attempt at characterization. The hall was web filled and from all reports everyohe was exceedingly well pleased with the entertainment. The numbers rendered by the mixed quartette, eomposeel of Miss Maud Bell, Miss Nora Vanearrip, Dr. Kirkby and John Stewart, with Miss ;Teen Geddes at the piano were well receeved- elso, and the music supplied by Miss, Sara, Cole, pianist, and Miss Maud Bell, Violinist, between acts was very much apprecieted by all, Charles Coultas was chairman ofethe evening mei in- troduced the program in a few well .chosen words, R.oy Armstrong, as Deanon Duns from .Soeglutin Centre, "State o' West. Virginnet," and Edith Proctor ste Philipena Popover, bowie - keener and an old maid, acted with ability, very hum:woos parts and emits successfully kept the audience in laughter. Geetie. ,ArMstrong as Yennie Yensen, the hired girl from Sweden, was very roueh in love with Deuteronomy Jones, anted by Edger Wightmat, who was the hired man end -very bashful. Both these parts were euccesefully represeMted. The romatitic parts between Rose tale eigh, mistress of the farm, who is eomewlint of a myetery to the yitinge, end Amos Colenum, a young lawyer, were taken by Nellie eenderson- and Willard Armetroug end were very well aeted indeed. Richard Proust' acted the part of Rawdon Crawley, ; the eronndrel of the elay, very 500- 1 sesotully. • wee •Reee torreet husband ' \Viand she thong 01 JAMESTOWN Mrs. Archie Forrest,of Wiggins, Sash, who has been visiting at the home of W. S. Forrest, 2nd Morris, returned to her home on Monday. ADreadful Fate—Western Ontario has been stirred by the fate of the Phipps family of Leamington, who one day last week started frone Pelee Island in a sedan car to drive back to the mainland agrOSS the ice of Lake Erie and have not since been RPM The party WrIS Composed. of jamas Phipps,his wife and three children, aged nine, fiVe and four. It is sup. posed that they were overtaken by a storm, Iota the trail and drove into a hole in the ice. When they failed to aypear at Leamington, the country- side was alarmed and a vigilant search has been made, but without. success.—Mrs. PhiPps was a daughter of Mrs. Peter Rob and a, grand- daughter of Mrs. Archibald a former resident of the 3rd line of Grey. HURON COMITY. Seaforth Spring Show will be held Toesday, March 3010. Dr, M. O. G. Fletcher has taken ov- er the practice of the late Dr. Hynd- 1/1rill. at Exeter, Gus. Hicknell, of McKillop Twp , has leased the 100 acre farm of Dan Matthews, of Plebbert Twp. Clasper Weeper, Zurich, has ex. ehenged his hotel to Alex, Voisin, for hist farm on the Gnahen Hee. Wm. Hood, of the Howick-Oarriek town line, has installed a Delta light- ing plant for his home and barn. Samuel J. elcLinehe, Stephen Two., died rather suddenly from acute in- digestion. He was 61 years of age. R. Onatee, Usborne Township, has sold his 200.acre foam to Earl Whit- ing, of Parkhill, who gets possession this Fall, Delman McDonald, Brucefield, died at the age of 60 years, Interment was made in Baird's cemetery, Stan- ley Twp, George and Mrs, Hubbard, Lakelet, celebristed the 25110 anniversary of the 251b anniversary of their mar. riteee on alereli 5111, Zurich Hockey team won the trophy donated by ,T. McDonnell, of Hensall, ft out the Hensall boys by a score of 8 tn 5 on the eonnd. Robert Morrison, flensall, while cleaning off some i's on his roof, fell to the eement walk belove. He only suffered some bruises. The remaine of the tete Mrs. IlftleViP Mcoormiek, who died in Dett eh, in her'66th year, was laid to rest in the ?enrich R. O. cemetery, NV. Kelly, a former well-known reeideet of fanderiete has been pleeted president of the Londem kintor 010 Me. Kelly is eeereterv of the Child. ren's Aid Sookety, at tendon, At Pary Sorted, on Vele 24111, by Rev. 11. Lee, Rare, daughter nf Mrs. And the late S. Iliggies, 10 3, Wesley Senriereon, both of Meals Lake, Parry Sound Dietaint. '1'110 grnom Is the eldeet Sen of Robert J. and MIR. Smiderson, sixth Con.. Iintoick. J. L. KERR, Proprietor Annual Meeting The postponed Annual Meet - of the Ontario Liberal Conservative Association will be held at the Ring Edward Hotel, Toronto, on Friday, March 26th, beginning at 10 a.m. Every Conservative is welcomed to thio meeting. Mr. George Spotton, the Vice - President, invites every Con- servative attending from North IHuron to be his guest at the Mid-day Luncheon as well as the Evening Banquet. Clinton citizens ate petitioning their Town Council for the erection of a Collegiate Institute. Ralph Bezzo, a former resident of Clinton, died in London. The body was brought to the old home for bur-. ial. Jimmie Flanagan, son of J. Flan- agan, jumped off the roof of the Deo, eraux blacksmith shop, at Seafortb, and broke his leg. At the meeting of the Official Board of Benmifier church, Rev. Mr, Poulter was asked to temain anotber yeate which he accepted. Joe Baechler, of Goderich, bas bought a quantity of thnber from Jas. Straughan, etb Con.'Colborne, and has a gang of men with teams draw- ing logs tn town. H. II. Humber, of Red Deer, Alta., who has been visiting relatives in Goderich and Stratford, has purchas- ed the business of the Colborne restaurant, at Gnderich. Inspector R. 5. Eacrett, who, for the past 16 years has been license in- spector of Haldimaud and Brant, has been moven to Woodstock to become inspector of Oxford Om Mr, Eecrett is an old Exeter boy. . Robert F. Gegen, 0. S. A. secretary, who dropped dead in Toronto Art Gallery, was a noted artist. In . his youth, he resided at alarperhey, near Seaforthwhere he first started as an artist, HP was 70 years of age. Mrs. John R. Oraigie, Goderich, an- nounces the engagemett of her daugh- ter Evelyn Oraigie Johnston. to Don. aid D. Fraser, Stratford, Ont. The marriage will take place quietly the middle of March, at the home of .her brother, R. W. Oraigie, 181 King sI East, Brockville, Ont, The holder of the teertgage on the rink at froderigh, bas foreclosed, and that property will ha iffered for sale in the Spring. As there is a con- siderable amount of taxes standing against the pt °pet ty which will have to be provided for, the prospect of the shareholders getting anything looks nil. A quiet wedding took place at the Ontario street chureh parsonage, Clinton, an Wednesday morning. Mitt eh 3rd. when (Imre Glichion, of Clinton, became dos bride of Leonard P. MeKnight, eldest son of John and Mrs. elelenight, of Tuckersmith. Rev, C. J. Mnorhnuse officiated. The marriage took place place at at North street United chinch parson- age, Gaderich, of :Wise Francis Van Norman, daughtee of Frank and Mrs. Van Norman, of Webbwond, Ont., to Godfrey Edward James, only eon of George and Mee. James, of Goderich. Rev, 0. F. Clarke performed the ceremony. The death occurred at his home, on the Huron Road. near Seafolth, of Themes Fneyler. lie was a son of the late Francis Fowler, and was born in 1858. lin wto married on December 2Ith, 1878 to Miss Emeline Maritima,, He ie survived by two daughters. alieses Elsie and Martha, at home. The funned took place fent)) his late residence Lot 10, Concessien 1, Tuck- eremith, on Friday, with interment iio Harpnrhey cemetery, The Bell Telephone Co., Exeter, has outgrown its present quarters in James Lawson's jewelry store, and is opening up a separate office in the store immediately South of the pees. ent looatien. Approximately $7,000 is to be spent in Exeter tinting the next tin ee weeks in ineitie °Mee equip - merit and outside cable work, In place of tbe onemnit esviteltboarel which is now erovetied to capacity, a new two -unit board, which Is the laid, word in electrical equipment, ie now being installed. PERTH COUNTY Freeik lentriekeh, who was owner of of the famous lace horse, "Heil," died in Stratford Hospital after a short M- uer]. About 80 years ago, the Bell Tel. ephone Company commenced business in. Mitchell. At till!, tiMP, 1'. S. Ford had a privala Telepbone, which RAS von by the Automatic 00. in the stapplementaey estimaten brought dow» in the legielatuee last week by provincial treaeurer, W. H. Price, is an item of $1,650 foe painting and repairing theeltrateord Normal. William Judd. St, Marys, who has a pair of perfectly mated bald eagles mounted, le at invent, negotiating with }leery Panel for their sale. They were shot some 50 genre ago nean ehe river at St. Mill`y,9. Reid and Mrs. Lewis, Stratford, eel- elmated their golden wedelog an - nivel envy on Mareb 10th, at the home Of Mr, Alla Mrs. Roper, Stratford. They \Yore married In Linwood, and have been residents of Stratford fol. 15 years, Angus McDonald, head of the firm Abates McDonald & lane plembeve, pitseed away at his home in Stratitoed, aged 66 yetats, Ile had Nen 00 the Pohlic tItilities Comnilettion • frown 19I3 until 1028 vtben he retired ow. Ing to ill.bealtitt.