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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1927-1-5, Page 1�1a VOL, 55 NO, 29 42,00 per an21121m in advance eller in Life IVR.AVESTLI o To become better acquainted with your own country— to take a restful sea voyage -1 to enjoy new scenes and con•1 tact with strange peoples --1 these are amongst the delights of Travel, available to those who save money. This Bank will welcome your Savings Account. Deposits may be made by mail. 11 ESTABLISHED 18.32 Capital $10,000,000 Reserve $19,500,000 Resources $245,000,000 4 2612 nesnerarnasomme r Zo .•++ ...: »»!A: �:: � :y. ��' 4' . w... + �!*.:: �,; �4_iii �+! , .s«1'::»+'!;_�'il' 4�1+ 'The Surrounding District ,: ti:'.'ldt:»' !'.++._ : »�! :i'r ".L°.�M,w. +•• :. _._ _ _+!'i'ii :'G a:_+�i!'i i�i0i=+:i!i:'+!i ::fir FORDWICH Skating is now being enjoyed at the Arena, The Record entered its 31st year. of publication, last week. Fordwich Electric Lighting System was turned 00, last week. James incl Mrs. Durraut celebrated their golden wedding, ou Christmas Day. lllrs. E. M. hardy, of Miami, who was en route to Toronto with her two children, aril who were in a train wreck when the two children were killed, 16 a 0011610 of Messrs. Leslie and Edmtuid Knight, 211(1 0011., Howitt, CRANBROOK Mr. Bessy, from near Fergus, is vis- iting his daughtet', Mrs, John Reuth- er, Orlon brook, Mrs. Thos. Learmont underwent a serious operation at Fergus hospital and. is not improving RS her many friends would like to see, Rev. W. R. Williams, of Oxford, Iowa, has accented a call to Knox church. °m'anbroek, and Ethel, and the induction is expected to take place early In Fehruaey, Our citizens will he glad When a minister is sta- tioned here once more. moo CAR OF JUST TO HAND Place your order now. S. F. aids 1Thone.17 Brussels Last; a t \Vednesday the 0011081 school meeting 1911.8 1181(1 and Allan Oarneron was in. -elected Trustee, He will have Jacob Fischer and D. I3uether Its his O011engnes, The latter is also the Secretary -Treasurer.. The board is asking for tenders for wood. MORRIS Election ie over. llliss Beta Pollard is visiting friends at Hanover, Chris. Rogerson has invested in a fine Durant ear. Noble Forbes visited his cousin, Mss, John Speir. Mrs. W. Kechnie and slaughter, of Auburn, spent New Years with. Mrs. Ohris. Rogerson. Morrie and Grey Farmers' Club will meet in Brussels, 011 Friday, Jae. 14th, foe their animal meeting. Did friends are very sorry to hear of Mrs. M. Jetenyn's continued illness al the home of her daughter, Mrs, F. Near, Detroit. Thos, and Mrs. Cxrasby have moved to the home of the hatter brother, John Nesbitt, where they will reside for the present, Mr. Nesbitt recently pnt•chased the Harry Fear farm. CELEBRATED ANNIVERSARY. -Wm. J. and Mrs. 5h0rtree)3, well known residents of the south boundary, eele- brated the Silver .Anniversary of their wedding last Friday evening, when a eompany of about 00 patens gathered and enjoyed a pleasant tine. TO TIE ELECTORS OF MORRIS : LAmas AND GENTLE,titEN,-Aceepb my hearty thanks for the honor you did nee in,my election to the Reeve - ship of Morris township on Monday. It will he my constant endeavor to do my duty with impartiality and ear- ne8tne85. Hoping to continue to mer- it your approval and thanking you for past flavors I wish you ole ar1(1 all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Yours' Thankfully, , W, J. HENDERSON, 7 11 • h t S B,� "'r�iMi�finfor a'. x e• Durability and Fire Resistance Unequalled L R lireitl r IP .A / �. 1f 14 K H. hone 306 Brussels BLUEVALE Parties desirous of improving their Frame Dwellings 1 for Appearance Comfort and Quality Use Bra 'tf of d As' . t .. lt Slates Por price write or phone 1 1 1 1 x 1 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, T VRDNESDA Y, Now Advertisements Ladies' Spats -Tun Po,.'r 108618 for wile or rent-Mrs.:-nrnh Cox 1 .,Holl 1 n .f l earlee rehp-- II e••sa i til rho A d I nHros. Notice k,crirers-dohs Rano estate Notice to creditors -Colin McArthur rthur 90tnte Stove mel .'. F Davison. A11nus1 meeting -lrn.t Yturr,n Agi. Society Annual meeting ht orris & Grey Far, Club Annual me -ting Walton Stor'ttellit. Society Servle s l)ruo'+els United Church /tactics lo -1+co. hi label Auction sale -Tilos Turnbull catate limn r rd 0"1tn 11 1. : to,enrt Pena Preearsti ng -J" ti Rwitlt 1rc1'nl for sale -,Ino It. Savage Touters wanted --D. Staithor Strayed -John Dlcksot 13Mrs. J. Morritt and sons, of Point Edward, spent the past week at the home of her brother, Chris, Roger- SOt1, HENDERSON Is REiavE,-On blon- clay the electors of Morris gave W. J. Henderson a majority of 36 over L. D. 0ar'diff. Following was the vote by polls :- Cardiff 89 50 23 59 28 39-238 Henderson 83 44 37 88 70 52-274 Andrew E. Nichol, who was a visit- or at the parental home, on the 5th line, for the holiday, returned to his position in Detroit, on Monday, The visitor left Morris Township nine years ago and has spent the past four years in Detroit. At the 110/101.1 meeting of S. S. 0, Jae, B. Kerney teas appointed Ohair- man and Thos, Bone, the retiring member of the Board, was re-elected. The contract for hardwood was let to Wm, Sellers at $5,50 per cord, and cedar $3.00 per cold. Cecil Bone was re -appointed See'y..Sreas. AUCTION BALE, -D, M. Scott, atIc- tioneer, will conduct an auction sale of farm stock, implements and house- hold furniture et Lot 8, Con. 15, Grey, on Friday, Jan. 14111, at 1 o'clock, be- longing to the estate of the late Thos. Turnbull. The farm will else be of- fered the same day, Full list may be read on page 4. S. S. No. 9 held their annual meet- ing on Dec. 29111, and Robt. Shortreed was elected Cha311nan for the meet- ing and Robert Bell as Secretary, Edward Bryans, who has been trustee, has resigned and Frank Bell was el- ected in his place. Wesley Senrle and Simpson Al1Onll are the other trustees, Mr. McCall was elected Secretary-Treasuter and also named as delegate to the Trustee meeting, at the Township Hall. Olarencs biaetin has the enntrac1 for wood at, 55.80 a curd and Robert Bell will supply the cedar at $3.40, JAMES H. KELLY DECEASED. -On Saturday afternoon, James 13. Kelly. a member of one ofthe oldest fem- ili es of Morris Township, passed away to his reward, being in his 55th year, Deceased was the eldest son of the late. George Kelly, and with the ex- ception of a few years in the Weet, when he was a young man, all his life was spent on the Sth line. Mr. Kelly had not enjoyed gncid health for a considerable time, and had been con- fined to his bed for the pest three weeks. He was never married, but is survived by three sist'er's and two brothers, viz : Mrs. P, L. Graham, of Prinee Albert, Sask. : Airs, John Ross, Holland, Man„ and bliss Maggie, Frank and George, at hone. The funeral tonic place on Tuesday After- noon, interment being made in Br11B• Bele cemetery, with Rev. 18. L. Lewin, of St. John's Anglican Cbnrch, in charge of the set vice. Former Resident. — The Regina Daily Leader of Dec. 30th publishes the following obituary of a former resident of the 3rd line of Morrie, whodied at Moose Jaw: Sons and daughters of the late Mrs. E. J. Knox, 75, assembled for the first tim1 in 25 yearey and paid their last respects , to their ,departed mother this afternoon, when the funeral was held. Services were conducted at two o'clock from) ilroadfoot's Funeral Home with the Rev. Mr. MacKinnon, Baildon, and Rey. Mr. McLaughlin, Tuxford, offi- ciating. Interment was made 110 Moose Jaw cemetery, The funeral' of their mother brought the family, members of which are residin„ • at dif- ferent points in Western Canada, to- gether for the first time since 1901. In 1912 when the father died sev- eral 1ne1nberee of the family wore lin- able toattend ttentl t he funeral, Her Bix sous acted. as pallbearers. These a d Knox,Knox n were, W. G. J. G. we , Y E. Knox, Tuxford; I. Knox, Vancou- ver, L. Knox, Kincaid, and D. A. Knox, Pasqua. Her daughters, who inox wens present were, Mrs. Chester I Maeenod, Mrs. Edgar Sterling, Sex - smith, Alberta, and Miss Annie Knox needing at home. Nieces and nep- hews who were present were: Miss Emma Barker, Cypress River, Man.; Mr, and Mrs. J. Monteith, Weyburn; J. E. Gallagher, Keeler; Miss 101)11, Gallagher residing at home; and Al- bert Gallagher, Moose Jaw. Mrs. Knox died M•onclay evening at the home of her son, D. A. Knoe Pasqua. She wits' born near Whitby, Ont., and when suite young moved to Winghtem, Ontario, where she was married and lived' the greater part of her life. 12 When her husband Bled in 191 she carne west with the younger members of the family and resided at Tuxford from 1913 until 1920. In 1920 she Moved to Pasqua to live with her son, P10881 tributes from friends and relatives were: The Kerr' family, Tuxford Ladies' Aid; Mr. and Mrs, Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. J. 13. Annable, Mr, and, Mrs. W. R. Staples etnd met - her, L. 0. L. No. 2682; L. 0. B. A. No 499, Tuxford; .Bert, Evelyn, Mrs. Vhit and Sid„ Petrolia church, Tux - ford churdh. congregation, M. and 3Virs. J. C. Monteith, Mr. and Mrs, D. Taylor and Nora Stilton. JAMESTOWN Mies Gertrude Robertson, Guelph. spent the post week at her borne gent Jamestown, OId fllends are glad to see that. It. H. Cult, a former reeldent of these parts, headed the poll at tioderich for Councillor. GREY Elections ale ov0r. Ite was fine weather for the holiday season. The skating on the river, et the White bridge is very good, just now, Oherbos Woods, Toronto, spent his holidays at Wm, McLennan's, lot Oon. Mr, and Mrs. Keffer, 8111 Con„ visit- ed the 1tIuirr family, ou New Year's day. Harry and Mrs. Adams and family were at Alex. Mc0racken'e, for Year's. Miss Evelyn Turner returned to her school at Palmerston, on Saturday, Jan. 1st. Wilbur McCracken and family, Howick, spent Thursday at William Grainger's. Andrew and Mrs. Jacklin and fam- ily, 14th Con., visited at Ed. Jaoklin's on New Year's. Alex, and Mrs. McCracken and fam- ily spent Sunday 'at Percy McOrack- en's, the former's brother, near List- owel. Oranbrook and Ethel Presbyterian Church have called a minister, and the induction is expected early in February, Frank and Mrs. Shaw, of Morris, and Gordon and Mrs. Simmons, of Howick, spent New Year's Day at Gen. Johnetnn's, 2nd Con. Mies Mabel Speiran has returned to Toronto, to finish her course in hair- dressing, after spending a week at her home, Gen. E. Speiran's, The meetings held at the meeting house, on Sunday afternoon and ev- ening, were very well attended. Mr, Stewart, of Guelph, was the speaker. George Itlichel is holding an Ane- tinuSale at Lot 24, Con. 11, otl Friday of this week. D. 8i. Scott is the auc- tioneer. Full list may be read on page 4, '•Howard Grainger and George His- lop with their friend, Walter Schlu- eter, returned to Detroit, last Friday, after spending the Christmas week at their homes here. John Alexander, 2nd con., passed suddenly away on Sunday following two days' illness. HP is survived by his wife, two sons and two enters, Fuller particulars will be given next week. To THE ELECTORS Or GREY : LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, -I wish to thank the voters of Grey tnwnsbip for the sunport that I received at the polls on Monday, and I extend hest wishes fora Happy New Year to all. Yours sincerely, OLIVER HEMINGWAY, This is go-to.church month, at Roe's. Our aim -Everyone at church e.ve1'y Sunday. There was a grind congregation, la6t Snnday, Next Sunday, the suhjeet will be "The Power of Kindness." Hymn study, "Segue Lover of my Soul," Special music is expected. CARD 019 THANICS,-I wish to thank the electors of Grey township fnr their support in electing me to the Reeve's chair for 1927. I hope that T will prove worthy of your confidence and that my promise to reduce the taxes this year, bntb in the lnanici• pality and county, will be fulfilled, Again wishing You the compliments of the season, I am, Yours Respectfully, Jom1. MCNAnn, The annual meeting of Sohool Sect- ion No. 1 was held nn Dec. 28th, with tV,J, Chairman,and W. Hemingway o Y e e of meet. Armstrong Secretary lazy the ing. The contract for 10 cods of 16 in. herdwood was let to Wm. Hem. ingway, at $4.80 per cord. Hugh Lamont was elected trustee, succeed- ing Dan. Glassier who retired, The other 111'nsteee are Ino. Alooek and Joe, Gaynor, See'y.-Treas, Congratulations are extended to Mea, Andrew Bremner, a p10110er res. Went of Grey Township, who celebrat- ed her 90111. birthday on December 20th, and is enjoying the best of health. With the exception of being slightly dull of hearing, she still re. tains all her faculties wonderfully well and occupies the greater part of her time in knitting. Mts. Bremner makes her home with her son, Wil- liam, on Con. on. 4. - 4 ScTtooL REPORT. Following is the report of S. 8. No. 8, Grey, for the month of December. 31., IV --Wilma Lowe 81 ; Harvey Jacklin 68 ; Eva Hall 48, JR, III -Isabelle Warwick 71 ; Dorothy Brewer 04 ; Loie John- ston 61 ; Iiaroutun Fatchadrium 60. SR, II -Mack Cardiff 09 ; Russell Hall 04. Ste. 1I -Mildred Turnbull 84 ; Dorothy Hail 75 ; ,Tack Brewer 68 ; Lloyd Wheeler 05. PR. -Prange 0ard- iff. No. on roll 14, average attend- (Ince 12.0. J. A. BURNETT, Teacher. 1'LLEOTION6 Ovum, -When the bal- lots were counted on Monday even- ing, John McNabb, an ex -reeve, was elected over Reeve R. Livingston, by majority of 42. Harr Keys a amts y Y ey wee high mon with 4152 and 0 Hefting. evay 9ocoud with 427, and Fred Row- land was not fnr behind with 380, Joseph McKay, the 118W 0011t101110r, had 824 vane. 1111, Collis Was low man wit11193. Grey ralepnyeee will ex. pent street business methods from 1027 Council. Reeve- 1 2 8 4 5 0 7 McNabb, .'. 15 68 88 60 01 88 80-870 Livingston 40 88 30 04 88 81 42-828 Council - Keys .. , , .. 84 114 40 98 80 82 103-452 l Serningway48 80 85 70 57 88 91-427 Rowland , , 41 44 24 64 123 52 82-380 Matey,.,, 18 89 42 95'34 10 80-824 ,,18 22 6 28 81 11 82-198 'JANUARY 5, I927 Dissolution of Partners hip Owing to dissolution of partnership which will take place on February 1st, 1927, all accounts clue the under- signed must be settled on or before that date. Anderson Bros. Miss M. Robinson, of Brusseis, spent New 'Year's with ft'iende in Grey. Misses Lilian and Edith Dark, of Hamilton, were home for the New Year's holidays, Cecil and Miss Gertrude Payne and Mack SilaW visited at Nelson Hay - den's, on Sunday. Mies May Cook returned to Strat- ford on lllonday after spending her vacation at her home here, Master Bertram and Miss Edythe Hastings spent New Year's with their uncle and aunt, Rich, and Mrs. Rob- inson. Russel Grant, of Toronto, who is teaching school there, was home for the holidays with his parents, John and Mis. Grant. Farm stock, implements and house- hold furniture, together with the farm of the late Thomas Turnbull, will be offered for sale at Lot 8, Oou. 15, on Friday, Jan, 14th, at 1 o'clock, by D. M. Scott, Auctioneer, Full list of sale is published in anothercnlmmn, To THE ELECTORS OE GREY Tows.- ' STIP :-Aecopt my sincere thanks for the hearty support you gave me at the polls last atonday. Trusting I will prove myself worthy or it and wishing von the compliments of the - season, I remain, Yours sincerely, HARRY KEYS, WALTON Mrs. Wm. Woods visited friends in Clinton, recently. William Toll hire returned from a visit to Termnto. Miss Nora Sholdice visited friends in Blyth, recently. Mrs. Neal has been confined to her bed for the past week. R. and Mrs, Hoy spent Christmas at their son's. Art Hoy, of McGaw. Miss Paulien Ashton is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs, W. E. Radford. Master L8Vern Elliott, of DTitchell, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Thomas Hackwell. Gordon Taylor. of Guelph, is at 111.090111. visiting at the home of his uncle, R. W. Hay, Robots and Mrs. Dundee and little daughter, Roth, of Toronto, are visit- ing around Walton. Amour Dundee, who has been visit- ing relatives in and around Walton, has returned to Detroit. Melvin Rlancharcl, of Belleville, is spending the Christmas vacation at his home, near Winthrop. Win. and Mrs. Humphries and ehihl- ren visited Robert and Aire. Camp- bell, of Winthrop, 101071117. Miss Margaret Cut11111 3e visiting et the home of her parents, A, A. and Mrs. Cuthill, near Winthrop.• Jahn Bullard, \Winthrop. spent, the week -end at the hemp of TJarold and Mrs. Smalldon, on the 17th Con.. Grey. Mrs, Jos. R. Hamilton and sn119, Mark and Robinson, ares endin t h e holidays visiting friends at Lindsay 811(1a plain On q n . t George and Airs. Ferguson and Jean end Russell, who have been visiting R, and Mrs. Forgsnsnn, have returned tp their dome in Toronto, Miss Liza Godkin, who attends Normal in Toronto, le spending her vacation at the home of her mother, Mrs, A. Godkin. Captain John A. Mac.Dolnld, of Rochester, N. Y., who Ilan been visit- ing his sister, Mrs, Wm, Harkwell, has returned to hie home, in Rochest- er. Walton Hortitellurel Society willl. meet at the home of R. Ferguann no Thursday evening, Jan. 13th. This is the animal meeting. All are invited to attend, Quite a Dumber from the village e g and the surrounding community are enjoying the pleasure of the outdoor skating rink, which is North of the railroad track, Brussels and Walton played a very interesting game of hockey, on the Walton skating rink, on Saturday afternoon. The score was 3-0, in favor of Walton, Mies Bezel Drager, of Detroit, and Mies Vivian Munro, of London, who have been visiting at the home of Mrs, Charles Drager, have teturned to their work in the cities. The dance that was held on New Ye ares Eve in the U. F. 0. hall was very well attended considering the stormy night. 'There wore too many dances in tmerovlding towns for a crowd to b e large CC a prens. 9 A hockey game was played 'in Wal. ton, o1 Wednesday afternoon, Dee, 2901, Walton vs, Blyth, The, score wee 8-1, in favor of Walton, Blyth will Mayo to pep np if they intend to MeV Irnekl'y with the Walton team this Winter. A carnival will be held on the skat. Ing rink, on Saturday night, Jan. 8611, Au -timber of valuable prizes will be given for the fellnwing : comic emit - time girle, under 111 years 3 &mitt enst- ume, boys under 15 ; oomic enetntne, adults; beet elotvn ; family s4at.ieg, best pair, barrel time boyo under 15. J. L. KERN, Proprietor Airs, Neal has been enn1nrd to 11P' brit tor tho' past 11etk. (bongs ehuldi,c i:4 relieving ib. agent at Milton, for a feta' (1478. HpcnO8r Aeliron 111.11 4)91"1, Rory', yl9i1e11 blr. and a3311A. Radical -1 quit, r(meetly. Miee Pauline Ashton, who has heel visiting her si-ter. Mrs. W. 1.1. Rad fniel, has renin ned to her Lorne in Cl nr,•ie. !Nies Ruby Young, who attends Normal Sellonl in Stratford, is spenrl- ircg; the Vacation at her borne in Wal- ton, The many friends of Mrs. William Neal are glad to learn that she is im- proving after a severe spell of sick nese, W. Ie, and Mr9, Radford and Maur- ice spent Christmas at Mrs. Radford's parents, R. A. and Mrs. Ashton, in G orrie, ETHEL S. 0. Howlett spent a few days with friends 311 Clifford. Sam Adair is working this year with Cliff. Roland, Mrs, Robert Bremner spent a couple of days in Brussels. Miss Frieda Snhneller spent a few days with Mrs, P. N. Currie. John and Mrs, Lake, of Brussels, spent New Year's with Bert and Mrs, Lake. Clifford Dunbar, of Detroit, has been spending the holidays at his home here. Mre, Jos. Ames returned to Buffalo, on einndny, after spending Christmas and New Year's at her home here. W. 0. and Mrs. Bisbee motored home fr 0111 .London, on Sunday night, after spending the holidays there. The mostcomfortable place in the village, on Sunday evening, 19 the United Church. Special services in the month of January. Go to church, this month. Next Sunday, subject is "ThePower of Kindness," and hymn study on "308115 Lover of my Soul." Special message and appropriate mus• 1e, Everybody welcome. The \VomPt1's InstitUte meeting was held in the Institute room, last Thursday afternoon. There was a barge attendance- and the .program wee 111 charge of the •'13111e" side, of which AIrs. J. Bremner is the Captain. Mrs. 1llemmml gave a short talk on the subject, "A Woman as a School Trustee, do we need her 7" The sub- jent. was theroUglily discussed. Mrs. A. Cardiff favored with a couple of ;Lino sales and Mrs. Horn' wi111 n reading. `Phe "Yellow" side is still ahead in number of points. WROXETER Harry Carey, of Gnderieh, called on friends in the village last week. Jus. and Alrs. Stott have been on the sick list during the past week, Fled hull Mrs, Kitchen are spend - 11g it Week with relatives in Toronto. 11,rn. 131111111, ICItoheoe', was a week end visitor with his mother harp. Laurie Van Velsol' has gone to Oshawa whets he has accepted a posi- tion. Alts, Tait and little daughters have returned from a ten days visit with relatives 1)1 Toronto, s 1t 1 fHowick, Thos. 1I s. ,T tcltlin m have moved to the residence latel purchased from ears. G. \Vetbl'ring. An enjoyable At Home was held by the Anglican congregation in the eye nol room of the ch viral Thursday evening. A 1n:t-()11Prade carnival was Held in the rink Pride V evening, but owing to the busy season Was not as well at- teeded as usual. - A11'x. Sanderson returned to Tor- onto on Alnndev. HP c0ndncted the service in the United 011nee11 Sunday evening in 1a very table manner. Mrs.John Morrisonleft for London 1.uendev, where she will spend the remainder of the Winter She was elcompamed by her 11 Homan Morrison, of Pilot Blinn, Seek, The scholars of the United Church Sunday School, were entertained by interesting lantern Views on 'Wednes- day evening, lifter which each 1'eceiv. a generous supply of candies and nuts, WALTON Miss Mary Kreuter, of Toronto, is at present visiting her uncle, James McDonald. Mrs. A. .Dundas and thr'e children spent, the week end at the home of -r1, Clark Miss Annie Maines, who has been , visiting' her h._„otlier, Rev. W. J. Maines, has returned to Toronto. Alex, Coutts, of Winnipeg. isat Present visiting his parents, Robert and Nlrs. Coutts, who live east of Walton, - Mester Lavern Elliott, wilt bass been visiting his aunt, Mrs, Thomas Haekwell, returned to his home near Mitchell. Joseph Carter and - two daughters, Viola and Alethea, motored to South Watertown on Friday last to visit 33*. Carter's brother, John Carter. W. E. and Mrs. Radford* and son, Maurice, spent New Year's at the horse of R. A. and Mrs. Ashton, of Gerrie. Charles Sellers, who has been in Heidleberg, spending the Clu•istnlets vacation, has returned! to Walton, where he resume 33 his duties as prin- cipal of the public school. M;. Sellers was accompanied by his wife and his sister-in-law, Mies Ruth I:loerie. After all, the fewer good resoht- tions people make the fewer they will break. The Provinee of Ontario spent from $20,000 to) $25,000 to provide a real Christens day for over 10,000 in- mates of public, institutions this year. American tourists spent $57,089,- 280 in the Province of Quebec the E. J. HILL, WESTERN PIONEER, IS DEAD Departmental Store Owner at Letli.. bridge Succumbs to Heart Trouble' , After Protracted Illness .-� Wad Born in Grey Township The Lethbridge Herald of Thurs- day, Dee. 801.11, refers to the death of •r former well-known resident of Grey Towns—hip :--"E. J. Hill, 68 pram, of age, and for 84 years a gen- eral m'rehant of Lethbridge, passed away4thavatenue the_ south, famfiv Wedresnesdayidence, e1vel- 212 Ing at 9.30, Mr. Hill had been des- perately ill sine° the beginning of the winter being confined to his bed. He made a courageous fight against heart disease, epmpldcated by gall stones to which eventually he sue- cmnbed. Mr. Hill came to Leth- bridge from Toronto, lis large Third avenue department store becoming one of the business Iandmarks of the city. The store is closed until Mon- day out of respect for its founder and builder. Arrangements for the funeral have not been made. Career of the Late E. J. Hill The death of E. J. Hill, of E. J, Hill & Co., departmental store oper- ators since 1892, removes from the business life of the city one of the oldest and most successful retailers. Although the late Mr. Hill started his business career as a telegrapher, merchandising soon claimed and held him, his business in Lethbridge, con- ducted along with his eon, Elgar, be- ing a successful venture film -the very start. From a frontier town dry goods store away back in tho days when Lethbridge boasted n population of probably a thousand, Mr. Hill built up one of -the largest m.rcantile establishment.= in the pro- vince. The business enjoyed steady growth and out of it Mr. Hili is re- puted to have accumulated 001161der- •rble wealth. Apart from th,e store Mr. Hill owned some valuables busi- ness property on Fourth avenue. E. J. Hill was born sixty-eight years ago in Brussels, Huron county, Ontario. Ire was educated in the schools of his home town, later going* to Collegiate Institute at Owe11 Sound. Leaving there,. the entered on a h0610. ss career, tike many eth- er successful men, via the telegra- phor's key. That was at Por'ter's 11111, Ont., where his son, Edgar, wag born. Comes to Lethbridge Still a young man, Mr. Hill mov- ed to Toronto where for 13 years 11.1 was engaged in the dry geode buil- nese. With his family he a1,, -tiered the call of the west in the pioneer days, coiling clireet to Lethbridge. The (:4y at -that time was email but anlbttieus. The Galt mines were working to capacity and farm- ing. and .ranching were attracting settlers. in increasing numbers year- ly. The busineee district of Leth- bridge was merely a group of strag- gling structures in those early days and Mr. Hill selected a site on what ig 10w Third avenue. It was the site on which later was' erected the large and sulettantial brick block which now houses the store. A small frame store was first used, the Iii11 store later moving to temporary quarters farther east to a building on th«: pro out location of the Bol- :,om Bakery. In 1 90 the present brick building; was atar•ted, providing adequate hoes `alga' for the expanding concern. Since 1909 Hill's department store has been one of the leading trodlee den - tree in Lethbridge and Southern Al- y t, bel a b r. Hill c c. rte utintal,o •t 1 s to 1 with the. old timers attracting to the ,tore ecores of f1r1ere aryl raechers The last few years ars 11.1 Hill has been in failing health. Heart and gall bladder trouble gradually under-, mined his health, forcing, hie, to tape to his bed early this winter. After a series of very serious attacks he 331)18ed away after a period of 2.i. hours' unconsciousness, The end, which carate in the prc;ence of mom - boys of the family tilos p,'aceful, Funeral Saturday ' ll4arthr Brothels, funeral directors, hallo charge of the arrangements for burial. The funeral will b:' held on Saturday afternoon with a ser;tee at the Fourth a1e7tt, lee Wine. Rev. W. E. Kelley of St..aldrely'S Pres- byterian Prr -bbteri n church, will officiate Indf - torment will be in the city. cemetery. The late 331r•, Hill is survived by his widow. Mrs. Ida 1.3i11, his son, Edgar B. Hill, for years a partner With his father, and daughter, Floreuee. LAW-, renes and Marguerite Hill, children of Edgar and Mgrs. Hill, survive, also the following brotheru and sisters: Jolm W., Oxbow,. Saslc,; William D. and Edward A., Cranbrook; Thomas D., Vancouver; Albert. Selkirk, Man. and a half brother, Richard J., Ham- ilton, Ont.; Mw. Frames Slater, of Vancouver, and Mrs. (Dr:) l3 vers of Lethbridge. - Well, here's hoping no auto "gets'" any -of our gentle. readers in 1927. It has east leaked out that n young lady recently went into ono of our stores and asked the clerk it' he had any of these elastic bands capable of being elongated and adjusted at plea- sure, and used by the feinin1ne• por- tion of mankind for putting around the lower extremities of thole locos motive members to keep in the pro- per position and at the required al- titude habilaments of their tibias. Jinn drew a long breath r'aii'his loft hand across his beclouded eyeg and gasped: 11111 ask the boss."—Comber past Saar. Herald.