Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1926-9-29, Page 111 —VOL, 55 NO, 15 $2.0ao per annum in advance BRUSSELS, UNTARIu. iVEI)NESDA72 SEPTEMBER 29 xg26 J. L. J ERR, Proprietor filen. ly 1113a;! k for the Service of Farmers OUR desire to serve the farmer is sin- cere, because we realize that unless his financial affairs are well ordered he can-, not prosper and unless the farmer prospers the country cannot make progress. We Invite you to open your personal account with us{ and you may feel entirely free.to have a friendly talk about a business problem with our experienced managers at any time. For nearly 100 years we have been Bankers for rural Canada THIS BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA ESTABLISH6D 1832 Capital $10,000,000 Reserve $19,500,000 Total Resources;230,000,eoo 1•• •••••• • is i .:44 ii. -44-•••••,.`••• .:Hf 0 .••M:•4''i•i•:•i•f•:'+i••f•• f•f4+18)41 i 14 3 The Surrounding District 1 to h:.!:'• •..r.tltg+:4 i + '+ 114 :.,I:.r"!:t.lt,:(WWI,-,:“,',«;ti:t 4: 4:i i. e est :444'! .1K4t +!••".'•,b,+!•$,_••M WROXETER Jnn. Munro left For Toronto, on Monday to att'nd University. Rev, E. F. Chnutller, Feed wich, preached in the United Church, on Sunday. Miss Hazel Hoffman has gone to Kitcl'ener, where she has secured a pus, thin. Wm. and Russell Rae and Miss 1Vinnifred Rae were weekend visit- ors in Toronto, A. special Rally Day program was given in the United Sabbath Sehnol, Sun day afternoon, when an address was given by Jno, b). Bryans, of Foal - Mrs. 0. 1', Edwards and daughter, Miss Francis, of Vancouver, who hove spent: the Smuttier vanatian with the Fmtner's mother, Mrs. W. 0. l387:- elw(Nod, left on Tuesday on their homeward journey. ANNUAL Hrvat� SERVICES of Knox Church IOIONCRIEFF will be held Sunday, Oct. 3.. at 2.30 and 7,30 p. m. Rev. Mr. Maines occupying the pulpit. Music by Grand Bend Male Quartette at each service Tuesday, Oct. 5th Fowl Supper & Concert Supper served from 6 to 8, fol- lowed by good program by The Paramount Quartette ofsoaforth, consisting of MOsaera. d. Scott, J, Beattie, D. Reid and M, Rennie Admission 60 and 26 cents Rcv, W. J. Moines, Pastor Mrs, R. McTaggart, Pres. Ladies, Aid 8i rices f BLYTH Miss Attie Emigh was taken to Clinton Hospital, on Wednesday, to undergo an operation, but 011 Thurs- day morning, word leas received by her father, J. 0. Emigh, here, that she had died. The late Miss Emigh Was most popular here. where she had resided all her life. She always took an active interest in the Anglican Ohurch, of whirl) she was organist and a member of all the organizations of the chute's. She also had taken an active interest in the Conservative cause since the winner' obtained the franchise. Surviving, besides her father, are two sisters, Mrs, A- E. Bradwin, of Arnprinr, and Mrs, (Judge) Jackson, nt Lethbridge, Alta., ttnd two brothers, Arthur. of Buffalo, and William, of Grand Valley, The funeral was held on Monday after- noon. Four occupants of a sedan flute - mobile had an altrinst rniraenl0u1 es. cape from death, in Sebaslapnl, Snn- n 11 daynFterno about rt 4.3 n'r4oc n hl k When their car, dl leen by Fred Rouse, of Blyth, was turned upside down when hit by a touring cin', driven by Albert Keeitch, of Past Zorra, The accident nceuvred when the car driv- Teeswa.ter SAI ) Enlarged Buildings. Good display in all Depart- ments. PiaY "Little Miss Jack" Night of Oet. 6th Dance after Play A Hearty Welcome to all Visitors W. 0. Moffat, Kenneth McKenzie Pros. Soc.-Troas. .,.,.N.n,.r.„.,r,,.>rsm, 351019 A Itr Good until Oct. 7th Chickens ovet,5lbs..,,,,., ,23 Hens 311to4lbs .12 Chickens 41 to5Ibe,,,.,.,. ,22 Hens 8to8.Ibe .11 Chickens 4 to 41 lbs........ ,21 Hens ttnder .8 Ibe .08 Chickens 811 to 4lbe„..,.,. ,20 Roosters over 5 the .11 Chickens 3 to 311 ibe .10 Roosters under 61bs...,...00 Chickens under 8 ibe ,17 Young Ducks over 5lbs.. , . ,14 Hens over 5 Ibe ,17 Young Duette under 5 lbs.. .12 Bene 44 to 5 Ibe .16 Old Ducks 00 Hens 4 to 4I lbs .16 These prices are' for No. 1 Poultry, delivered al our Ware- house, Pool' quality al market value, according to our judgment, 131eds must be in starved condition or deduc- tion mode for crops. Average weight by number birds in each coop. .R. _T. T S -....N BRUSSELS', Sept, 31'11, 1020. New Advertisements Por snlP 1 P.Mal»to it Auction anis--Apple 1 1'en11 Hamilton Property erty f 1 snlc airs. Wm. Hatt AAH 111101r-, Post Puhl''h lug Hallaa COW Cn n114--.1 110. Wh, 11 13,0)1(11130') Ilio 0111,1','), IlarvP t F 1710 ('hureh HNrv' 1 F1 tml0-- 1) nnnmoff l'htlroh Tees„ s, 1101' 1{ McKenzie Ppe(lele I Itch (3roe,.,7 Wali Pap, -r-0. It '111 )110 Sur vire.-RruasetI United Church Auction'ale-d{011t. enntta Aue'inu •"h..-An11011r 051V3110 saw or Fr,aer,y•-,>r,,. ,n".hean Batnte A uatl o„ Mlle—J. 0. tlamlltou n by Mr. Rouse and proceeding South on the Shakespeare -Tavistock road, was struck broadside by Mr. Kteitch'e car travelling East. The sedan suffered a broken right gear, wheel and fender, as well as being turned upside down. pinning the oo. cupanls underneath. They were re- moved with difficulty through the windows of the car, but upon exam- ination, it was found that there were no serious injnfiee. Mr, Rouse was rather badly bruised as well as being cut. He was attended by Dr, F. J. Cawthorpe, of 1'avistnok, The tour- ing oar was only slightly damaged and Mr,lCreitch escaped uninjured. JAMESTOWN RALLY DAY.—Next Sunday after- noon will be Rally Day at the James- town Sunday School, when Rev, Ie. 0, Fowler, of Brussels, will be pres- ent and address the session. Every- body is invited to attend this special service. The Jamestown Sunday School held a successful and pieasiig earn roast, at Alex. Dark's, on the river bank, last Wednesday evening, Sept.22nc1. The night was cold, but hearts were warm, faces black, old people frivol- ous, young people sensible, games, community singing and a general gond time. Jamestown is booming. All we re- quire T)OW is a special running through to Jamestown, New York, and Asl few such e mallei places that outside towns and cities may have the privilige of seeing something of the outside world in Jamestown, Ont. WALTON Jos. Carter has rented the Hoover place, E. R. Wigle, M.P.P., was a visitor at the School Fair on Monday. Robt. Reid, gravel road, has had the brick work completed on his home. W. E. Radford expects to be able to move into his old home by next week. Mrs. A. E. Miller and two dangle - tors, of London, were visitors here last week. Mrs. Butchard left on Saturday for the West after visiting with her mother, Mrs. Berry. . MONCRIEFF Rev, Mr. A er filled tle pulpitn of Knox Church, Sunday 'net. The many friends of Miss Greta Speiran were saddened to hear that she had passed away Monday morn- ing. Harold and Mrs. Livingetole mot• cued to St. Marys, on Sunday last. Jas 0. and Mrs. McKay and slaugh- ter, Ora, of Hamilton, are visiting un this eonlmnnity, .lira's many friends are glad to see hint able to be about again. Don't fail to attend Knox Church Harvest Horne, Sunday next, The mucic will be supplied by the male quartette, from Grand Bend. Anoth- er treat is 10 stove for Tuesday even- ing following, when the Seafnrth Quartette will give n fine program after the urinal splendid fowl supper. SHowlil1Ls —The Hamilton Spect- ator reports two showers to Mies Elvia McKay, who was married last week : "About 35 friends of Miss Elvia McKay assembled at: the linwr of Mrs. Corey Warne'. 85 Glendale avenue North, and gave the bride elect a kitchen shower. During the evening,euchsr was enjoyed, prizes being awarded to Miss Jean Morrison and Frank ()toughly, the consolation prize going to Albert Panting, A very appropriate address was deli vet' - ed by A. J.. Fenton, who presented the gifts to Miss McKay. On the 20th inst.. the friends of Mies Elwin McKay assembled at her horse, 28 Barnedale ave. S., and presented her with a miscellaneous shower, the gifts being beautiful, which shows the high eeeem in which Mies Elvia 18 held. The following evening, the 13011 Tel- ephone girls presented her with a beautiful solid walnut gate-legged table, t'or which Elvin responded, thanking them ail for their gifts. The evenings were spent in games and music, followed by tasty lunch," WArtNIltle—MCKA' —The Hamilton Spectator of 'Thursday last repents the wedding of a former Mon0rieff earl : "In Ryerson United Church, at 3 o'eloek, yesterday afternoon, Rev. Dr. G, H, Williams solemnized the wedding of Elvia. Leila, second daugh- ter of James and Mrs. McKay, to Floyd Warner, eldest son of 0, and Mrs, \Varney, The bride, smartly at- tired in cinnamon brown georgette over satin, with .picture velvet hat to match, and carrying a boquet of Sweetheart macs and gypnophtla, was attended by Miss Velma Warner, sister of the groom, 'Whose dress was of torgtioise blue georgette crepe. Site wore a black picture hot and ear- ried Premier roses, F, Boydingten, roust 11 of the bride, was groomsman,. Thirty.five guests later attended the reception, which was held at the ree- idence of the bride's parents, 28 Bard• eedale avenge South. The groom's gift to the bride was a gold wrlet watch 1 to the bridetmaid, a meth 1 kami to links, Mr. and LlMI's �CWai nen left cuff by The Ladies' Aid of Bethel United Church will hold a Bazaar —AND --- Chicken Supper in the A. 0. 1). W. Hall WALTON Thursday, October 1 (Day of Plowing Match) The articles for sale will con- sist of home-made baking and candy, fancy goods, aprons, underclothing, knitted wear, etc. Door open at 1 Supper served at 4 p.m. Adults 35c Children 20c motor for Kingston, the bride going away in a rheas of navy blue pniret twill, trimmed with fawn Bilk braid, and becoming hat to match.” ATWOOD Alexander and Mrs. Grant motor- ed to Grand Bend on Friday last to spend the day with friends and while there Mrs. Grant was informed of the death of a cousin, Mrs. John Pat- chen, at Thedford, and that the fun- eral would be held on Saturday. Mrs. Grant stayed over and attended the funeral, The late Mrs. Patchen's maiden name was Belle Armstrong. She is survived by her aged husband and two daughters and one son. The Hislop families in Howick anti Turn - berry townships are also cousins of the deceased. Robert Hay, of Grand Bend, returned with Mr. and hors. Grant. CRANBROOK A quiet wedding was solemnized at high noon Saturday, Sept. 25th, at Millbank United Church parsonage by Rev. Mr. Bell, formerly of Moles- worth, whenMiss Annie E. Menzies was united in marriage to Alexander MacDonald. After a dainty lunch- eon the happy couple took a motor trip to Stratford, London, Windsor and Detroit. The bride logked charming in a Vintail cape dress with hat to match and raisin u• ve1 o 1 coat. On their return they will re- side on the groom's fine farm, 2nd Con., Grey, where they will be at home to their friends Oct. 15tH. MORRIS Charles Pollard, 2 t/, miles South of Brussels, has been erecting new fences on his farm. The job of Meaning out the open portion of the Hanna Crain was not let last Satin day, but will be let by Auction on Monday morning next, at 0 o'clock, See advt. GREY. Brussels Fair, Thursday and -Fri- day. Many attended L+'Ihel School Fair, lase Friday, and the 10(cet1, in Lhe evening. P11e weather was bad, A change has been made on the 0. P. R. line, starting last Monday. The train now has its terminus et Hamilton, instead of Toronto, and passengers for Toronto Will change at Guelph Junction. The mm'ning train arrives at the usual time 12 01 a. tu„ and the afternoon train is later, not arriving here until 432 p. m. Passengers leaving Toronto for the Gnderiell branoli leave uuly at 8 a m„ instead of 7 40, and get hack into Tee - on to at 0 o'clock p m, Passengers ar- rive in Hamilton at 8 15 p, m, A quiet wedding was solemnized by Rev, G. L, Gross, East 1Vawariosh, on Wednesday, Sept' 15th, at 8 D. 711,, when he united 111 marriage. Mien Mer- rill Killnugh, daughter of Joseph end Airs, Killolgh, of Ashfield, and Win. Kelley, of East 1Vawanosh, The bride wore a becoming enstume of lust shade 01100011 crepe with emit and hat to match The happy onuple will reside on a farm, )leer Westfield, The father of the bride is an old Grev- ite, tiering resided on the side mail, ((Pa1' Smith's 8011001 house. The death of Greta UI'ilda Francis, second daughter of Luke C. and Mrs. Speiran, tools place on Monday at the .family residence, Lot 28, Con. 15. The young lady was 17 years, 2 months and 10 days old, and had been a eutferer from rheumatism. The funeral takes place on Wednes- day afternoon at 2 o'clock, service at the home at 1.30, Interment in Brussels Cemetery. Fuller particul- ars will 1)e given next weds, '191e Post 1,1301vei1 a letter from ex -Reeve John Brown, stating that he and his good wife arrived in Los Angeles on Sept, 8119 and h31d spent five menthe On the way there, visit- ing old friends and relatives en route. On the 1 Sth Mrs, Brown, had a hem- orrnge on the left side of the face, and the doctor did not have much hopb, but she was able to get to hon daughter's, Mrs. Htterington, where elle is getting the best of earn. Mr. Brown states the weather le fine and that he will write again. • ENTAL t11'; I . \TILL E PRESIW.IsE RIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS MondayEv'ij, Oct. 18 At 8 o'clock By MR. P. R. MULHERON of Brantford, Assisted by MRS. MINTERN One of Brantford's Leading Soloists BLUEVALE Mrs, James Masters spent a couple of days with relatives at Beigrave. Gordon and Mrs.'Hall and family spent Sunday with H. Sinnamon t't Wingham Junction. W. Johnston, of Blyth, shipped a couple of cars of hay from here to Toronto on Saturday. Miss Doris Aitchison, ,1iss Hazel and Miss Eva Masters spent Sunday with Miss Alberta Shield. William and Mrs. Underwood, Miss Florence Hall and Norman Hall, of Wroxeter, spent Sunday with Joseph and Mrs. Underwood. H. Coombs brought up a truck lead of fruit from the Niagara district. It was first class stuff and met with a good demand. Miss Jessie Patton, who underwent an operation at Wingham Hospital reecntly, is getting along nicely and hopes to be able to return home next week. While leading some horses to the pasture field, Thomas Mathers had the misfortune to be knocked down and severely hurt about the head, rendering him unconscious for some Rally Day services were conducted in the United Church at 11 •tan. on Sunday by R. Shaw, assisted by Rev. Mr. Walden, who gave a fine address on Sunday School work. Several clas- ses also took part in the service. ''1 "C ue '1 commenced' li4r. Seal n o has laying the brick for the new Pres- byterian Church and 14111 rush the work along as quickly as possible and hopes to got the out,id,,. work completed before the weather get.: too cold. The all ver cup ,ionated by the Bank of Commerce, Whet -hew, to the Blue. vale Salton! Fair was %vol by Mary Fralick, of Nn. A, Turnherry, who sec- ured the highest number of polus, 134 Slily Nicholson came sernmd with 02 points, and Ravnlnnd Ber- inger, 1113Th' .tuttctinn School, third, having 73 points. Mary Fraliek, who is 5159571 gents old, and in the Sln- tranee Class. exhibited sante line work. May Nicholson line al.o nln,le a gond reentd, having taken the silver cup ter the two previous years. ETHEL Miss Weir, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of Dr. and Airs. McMaol er, Mre, Weir. of Walker ton, spent a week with her daughter, '1115, (Il)',) McMaster. Ell. Desj'u'dite, Will Zeigler, 3, H, Fear, Geo, Dunbar, 13. A. McMaster and G. Gill tnntnl'ed to Toronto, on Tuesday, to spend the day in the city, • A Young People's Rally will Fs hl'id in the Ethel 'United Church, on Thursday night, at S 15, Every- body come. Good prngraut is being prepared. Quite a few from here attended the hot fowl supper and concert, at Mel- eswol'lh United Church, on Wednes- day last, anti report a large crowd and good time. Mrs. IIarltlless and slaughter are leaving this week for their home, in Vegeeville, Alta,, lifter spending a couple of months with the foriuet's mother, Airs. Roht, Fearer 11, A supply of new books is being ord. ered this week, for Ethel Library. Anyone not already a member can have good reading for the remainder of the year for twenty-five cents, Go to church on Sunday, Ethel United Church servloe at 7 p. m. Yeti will be welcome' The pastor will preach on the enbjeet, "The Pend. igal Son," and on Sunday, Oct. 17111, 4411 the ell Weal:, "'Tile Prodigal Son's Brother." Bring your friends to church with you, An enjoyable entertainment was patou in Dun bar's Hall, on Fridley night. in connection with the animal School Fair. Listowel United Ohureh their provided a11 excellent pro. gram, assisted by Miss Purcell, enter - Leiner, Rev. J. ,Smith, of Moles- worth, acted as Chairman, in a very arneptable nnome4', The show advertised for Monday night, here, did not show up, so enn- 87 gnOntly, there was no show. 311158 the company did nal. even Rend their regrets until ti)e followingmorning, they eau hardly expect A very enthue• lactic reception when they do mike up their minds to show 11101r "stuff." liarveat SERVICES Annual harvest Home services will be held in St. John's Church BRUSSELS Sunday, Oct. 10 Rev. Mr. Shaffter, of Wingham, will be the special preacher at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. spacial Music by the Choir Fowl Supper A Hot Fowl Supper will be served in the Church Basement on Monday Evening, Oet. 1 lth from 5.30 to 8 o'clock, to he followed by a high.class Concert in the Town Hall, Adults SOe Children 250 BupperW.SMITandHConcert, included G. R Mcu000 ,h Wardens. J R1sv. F. L. LEWIN, Rector, Mrs. Chas. Hensuld ;is spending a days 011 Con. 4, Gley. The young people of Fotdwleh Con- ti nut thin School will give their play, "Tee Little Clod -hopper," on Ort. 2rui, under the auepicee of the L. T. 13, A. Fuller patticelisrs hater, BELGRAVE Brussels Fair will be the attraction on Friday. Several 1'e-, In this yirinity attended the Fall Fait', in Blyth, 00 Thursday, Harvest Heine services were held in the Anglican Church, ('n Sunday, 1 when ftev. lir. Snell, of Stratford, formerly of Wingham, Was the spec- ial preacher. The sale of the estate of the late Mrs.' Carter Was held last Wednes- day, and WAR very well attended, James Taylor WAR the auctioneer. lame' Nethery, of Morris, purchased the house and lot. MArRIRIED IN WINGHAM.—A quiet I weddlug was tioletnt11zed 111 Sacred Heart Church, 011 Tuesday, Sept. 28;11, by Rev, Father M0lingh, when Maud Margnerite, eldest daughter of John T. and Aire. Bell, Belgreve. was unit- ; ed in marriage to .Tack Ernest, of Wingham, son of Wm, and Mrs. Ee- 1 nest, of Logan. After a shot t. trip to London and Niagara Falls, the venlig couple will reside in Wingham. 'The i . P t 1VnmP n'e 11181 tt1C met i t the Wheeler, home of Mrs. Cori] \'v heeler, nu'Tues- day, Sept, 21st., with 35 1ae11e5 prPs- ' 1111t, The Roll 01111 was, responded to by "illy Favorite Recipe." Mrs. (Rev.) Senile gave A very impressive talk on "Reading Good Books." Mies Mand Bell gave two vinlion solos, Miss Stien Cole AC the pinna : MIRY Lula Procter, Brussels, favored the meetitlg with two delightful vocal solos. A dainty lunch WAS served by Mrs. Cecil Wheeler and Mrs. Jesse Wheeler. HURON COUNTY Garnet W, Miners, of Usborne, made it great sweep at the Westeul Fair, Loudon, with his Yorkshire }loge. Walter McOullie, of Turkersmith, referltly brought into Kippen village, a stalk of corn that measured 0vet 12 feet ill 11515111. Fire destroyed the linin,' of Andrew Kirin, of (tear Hiilsgreen, and nearly all the contents, the other day. Mr, Rain was severly burned in trying to getout some goods front the burning build 105, and is now confined to Clin- ton Hospital. The remains of the lute Alvin Lay - PPM. Alexander, W110 wee drowsed et Fort Hope, nn July 14111, were inter- red in Bonsai! (Inion nernelet•v, the service being conducted by Rev. G. el. Ohidley and Rev, De, Fletcher. There were malty beautiful floral tributes. A pretty wedding was solemnized at Knox Ohat cl) Peesbyteria manse, Lislowel, on Wednesday, September 1501, at 8 o'clock, w110t1 Mise Isabel Doig, daughter of Andrew and Airs, Doig, of Hawick, become the bride of William 11inpley McMichael, seri of Robert and Mrs, Me111}ehael; of Turn - le The ceremony was performed by Rev, ,T. M. Nicol. Mrs. Ards Centr5 St., 1Vinghern, WAS pleasantly snort hied one morn- ing, reeently, when she was prepar- ing to pna(eb an egg, to find Curt it 0ontained three normal yokes, Now and again, we hear of two -yolked eggs, but very seldom do we hear of a three -yolked one, The egg was no bigger 100111tlg than the ordinary, The McKillop manse was the scene of (1 quiet wedding on Saturday, Sept- 5711ber 18111, when Miss Janet Smith, daughter of Percy and Airs. Smith, of McKillop, was united in marriage 111 Carl Dalton, Rem of Mrs. Dalton, of Senforth, 1'lre 0eromo0y was pee. formed by Rev, J. A. Fergueon. Mr, and Mrs, Dalton left for Toronto on a wedding trip, The death took place at Killarney, Mn,,aof September 21131, of Mies Teams Kellaway, after being eonfned t:0 her bed for about five menthe. De- 0aased was born in Exeter, in 1875, and WAR the third daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Kellaway, With her tether and brothers, she moved to Killarney, hi 1888, where ehe lead fence resided, She is ettrvived by two brothers, EAST HURON FALL FAIR Got your (ntt 1(.. n I't t call. A gond list of pr z . ,11n, offered for School drills, cue. ee r,• Three speeding events Friday afternoon and some Lively going. Foot rams for the children will be on the program Friday afternoon. The old time Fiddler contest will take place around 5 o'clock on Friday afternoon at the Palace. Or eft The Directorate will do their best to see that everyone gets fair play but don't expect more than that. Entries have poured in and Secre- tary MacTavish has been busy enter- ing them. List promises to be larg- er than ever. Henderson Juvenile Pipe Band in Highland costume will rendes• the musical program on Friday afternoon and head the School Parade. Get ready now to enjoy a rollick- ing laugh at the conceit urogram on Friday evening. Alice Dunbar's hum- orous songs will make you smile. ce Or ea re Whether you are Scotch or Irish the National dances in character pre- sented on the platform Friday after- noon will remind you of the old Cal- edonia days. A life-long resident of Hallett pas- sed away 011 Thur Rally nu -ruing. Sept- ember 171h, ill the penton bi John Taylor•, aged (17 year. Mr. Tayinr had been ill (1111111, 1117 dace with pneumonia and heart. tremble. He wee horn 071 the 11('NINe'Pad nn the 11th Comes, -ion, on the farm where he died Forty year. azo. 1(e 'vas married to Alis Agars Calender, of Lnndesborn. He was the last gut4i4- iog member of his family, PERTH COUNTY 131111113013 has an outbreak of chick- euprX. Andrew McFarlane, a former rail- road engineet• at Stratford, is believ- ed to 11e dead at Dania, Florida. A business change of some import- ance took place in SIilvertcu, on Tues- day, when Meshts. Reid ..1/4 Itehberg purchased the 11,11•drate business of 11, 11. Sohren013, and will take p0ssee- :dorl eOltletlme IIeX7 month. A cat owned by A. Robb, living on the highway three utiles East of Mitchell, was taken frrtn hie garage, and as the thief failed t'1 1etttre the car, the matter was placed in the hands of the police. John Qninsev died at bis home, St, George street. 111itebell, on Saturday Sept. 18111, its his 81st year. deceased was one of the pioneer's of Logan Township, anti retired to Mitchell about eight years ago. The Honorable Pet,) Smith and 1 Mrs. Smith announce the engagement of their daughter, 2111(151151111' Miller, to John L. Groseh, son ut• 1V. H. and Mrs. Gt'.seh, Stratford, the marriage to take plane eat ly in ()etcher.iii The Stratford Normal Seined open- ed on Tuesday with 1112 pupils im at- tendance, a collsicdelable decrease from last year. The attendance at the Normal 3/11/014, of the province will be between 4110 and 500 fewer than last year. The official count of the ballots cast in South Perth in the Dominion elect- ion, blade by Returnitlg officer Jas- per Walkout, at 31, Mapes, Saturday mot ninon gave the official mnjotity of F. G. Sltndetsou, Liberal candidate, as 515 over the Conservative cand- idate, R. S. Graham, instead of 5111 as the uneii'icial figures had it. One of Listowel's most highly re- spectrd citizens, linseed away at his home, on Snnd'ty, after a 151451 by and painful illness. ;Joseph Bricker was '74 years old on Sept, 12tH, and suffer- ed the loss of his wife exactly nine months ago. 'For uvea 45 years, Mr. 1311011er lived in Lietowel and was for many years, engaged in mercantile busi On Monday afternoon, at Mitchell, five young men appeared before Mag- istrate Makhns, charged with making a noise and ue'ng profane lailgeage its the vioinity of the Lutheran Church, Brodhagen, two weeks ago lase Sun- day night. The charge was laid by Constable George Slenion, and the young men had Barl'ristee J. J. Best, of Seafnrth, engaged to plead for them. No evidence was taken and the magistrate talked to the young- men oungmen in a nice way and warned theca that if they came up before him again on a 8110111x1' charge, that they Would be dealt with severely. BRUCE COUNTY John McCaskill, of: Kincardine, pas, sed away in his 76111 your. On Wednesday night, a very heavy fag came up 011 the lake, About 0 o'clock, the "Onward," a gelling togq, owned by McGaw Bros., of Itifcard- ins, could be heard out on the lake, making her way through. .However, the tug went past the harbor month and ran nn the sand hat• to the North of the Mere, where clic retnninesd dere 1115 the night. On Thursday morne trig, they eneeee350 to gottina the tttg nIf the reef, but she was unable to gett, into the harbor under her owl to w1r, and was towed in by a gaeoline launch, The damage to the boat was not heavy,