Loading...
The Brussels Post, 1924-8-6, Page 1VOL., 53 NO. 7 ha 2.00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1:924 From the lesinning The Bank of Nova Scotia has recognized nized iculture � as the basic industry of Canada.The Banks policy has always been to assist and encourage farmiits . Farmers always fin ready co-operation at the branches of Mink Nova Scotia ESTABLISHED 1832 Paid-up Capital $ 10,000,000 Reserve - • 19,600,000 Total Aaaets • 210,000,000 • F. M. WILMOT, Manager, Brussels 2Lt Now Advertisements For sale -LM, J. Engel Money loot—Tux Puss, Overland cors -8. Carter Raepherries—Dunbar Bros, 4 Blg 6 eoialo—W. D. Hamel Prise Package—w. A. (}rower Weekly Stora Newe—Jamas Fox . Voter& List—Village of Brussels Soft coal for sale—Brussels Council Garden Party—St. David's Ott., Henfryn Preperty for dale—Mies Turnbull estate Nonce of removal—Elliott Business College mistrial Reim JamestoWn R. S. Shaw, teacher at Bala, Ont., is home for his vacation. He is re-cugag- ed for the coming year, practical evi- dence that he is doing good work. Ae Gid. Parke and company were motoring to Goderich on July 12th they found a stmt of money on the highway. They reported the discov- ery and the cash was shortly after re- stored to the thankful owner, because it fell into honest hands. Wroxeter Mies Rona Vanvelsor is holidaying with friends in Brusaele, Tony Rettinger, Winnipeg, called on friends in the village Friday. J. R. and Mre. Wendt, attended the Old Boys' Re -union in Stratford this week. W, and Mre. Hilborn and eon, Paris spent a few days at the home of Mrs. D. Fisher. Jas. Longiey, Toronto, visited last week with his father, Audrew Long- ley, Howick. At time of writing (Monday) prepar- ations are under way for a Masonic picnic to be held itt the park that afternoon, to be followed by a street dance at night under the auspices of the Foot Ball team. • BIG SPECIALS August 8 & 9 Ties Regular $ 1.50 for �79c' 811111118811111111.1111.1111110111111111111111111111511111 Ladies' Hosiery The Finest Botany • all wool Reg. $1,75 for 98c 1 Straw Hats I I ,Regular $2,00 for $1.09 Cotton Rain Coats Sizes 36 and 38 Regular $7,50 for $2.95 Men's HamelW D.■Wear'' tel Mies Dorothy Stuart, Toronto, ie a visitor at the home of her uncle, A. D. Sauderson, Austin and Mrs, Martin and little daughter, Toronto, are "visiting Mrs, Martin's parents, John and Mrs, Dou lac, Robs, and Mrs. Black are spending 2 weeks at Ayr, where the 100th an- flivereary of that village was recently celebrated, Wm, Sanders, Calgary, called on friends in the village recently, He is a eon of the late T, B. Sanders and a former resident here, Mrs. C. White and children, Brus- sels, Miss Heuneberg, New York and Mrs, E. Rang and little son, London, visited their father Reeve Benneberg. Bolgrave A. Picnic and Garden Party, under the auspices of S, S, No 8, East Wawanosh will be held at the home of Mrs. J. W, Bone, Wednesday, 27th inst. Program opens at 1,80, G. Cunningham ie President and A, Porterfleld'Secretary of the organize - Lion. It is to be an old fashioned re- union. Qoderich IN THE Toils.—Bevitt Leech, 24, and William Lockeidge, 18, both of Mitchell; appeared in police court Monday before William Bailie, J. P., Magistrate Charles A, Reid being out of town, and were charged with breaking into the Benmiller Woollen Mills an Saturday morning last with intent to steal. Dudley E. Holmes appeared on behalf of both the defend- ants, neither of whom were asked to plead, their cases being remanded un- til August 9. Leech and Lookridge are in Goderich jail, not being able to fnrnieb bail of 52,000 in each case, Crown Attorney Charles Seager, K. 0., is acting on behalf of the crown. Ward Gledhill, proprietor of the Ben miller Mills, had been sitting up nights for the past two weeks, keep- ing an eye on his goods, not alone be- cause he had thought he had missed some of his wool but because of a friendly tip received from Bainton Bros. of Blyth Woollen Mille, who re- ported that they had been robbed July 14. About 1 o'clock Saturday morning Gledhill heard movements about the mill. In the fracas which resulted Leech was shot in the back by Gledhill, using a 35 rifle. Lock - ridge escaped in a truck they had brought to carry off the booty, but gave himself up to the Mitchell police Sunday afternoon. Constable Tom Gundry answered Gledhill's call, as did also Dr. Taylor who dressed Leech's wound and found that no Close of Financial Year Accounts Must be Squared 11 HE Financial yearof THE BRUSSELS POST closed with the end of July and all in- debted are asked to square up so that the books may be balanced. A number of accounts are be- ing sent out and the proprietor will be gratified to have the at- tention of those interested. If account has not reached you that will not hinder your com- plying with our request, We thank those who have been helping in this clean-up cam- paign. am- as P n g Amounts of $10.00 and up- wards must be settled before August closes or they will pass in for collection as we can't carry them any longer. It takes a tidy sum every week to keep a newspaper office going, hence the request. How is your account standing ? W. 13. KERR, • White Cap Electric Washer Is on exhibition et the home of CHAS. POPE, Elizabeth street, and should be seen before you purchase. Ir will pity you to see this wonderful machine. Is easy to Operate Washes faster {white Lasts longer Is easily oared for eap Is safer to work with No time lost in Wringing Keeps water warm 7 good, reasons, among numer- oue others, why you should use a White Cap, Let us demonstrate, C. Pope Brussels Agent 2 5 C Prize chocolate Package Each prize alone worth from 25c to $1.00, Our Chocolate Bars Always Fresh • Special Our best Assorted Chocolates 200 per j lb, --AT-- W. 14. Grewar's Real Gandy Store bones had been broken. He was brought into town Saturday morning and ie in no danger whatever, The arrest of the two men has led to an investigation of their possible connec- tion with the Blyth robbery and of outer features of the affair, Grey Mrs. (Rev,) J. R. Earl was a visitor at R, 3. Hoover's last week. Mieees May and Marguerite Cook are holidaying with friends in Sea - forth. Harvey and Mrs. Hoover and fam- ily, London, spent the week end at the former's parental borne. Mr. Sauderson and Mies Ida Rands, Toronto, were visitors at the latter•'s parental home for the week end. Ethel PROPERTY for sale or to rent. 416 pores of land, good buildings. Possession about end of August. Apply to Mas, MURRAY, Ethel. Phone 2226 HOME end lot for sale in Ethel. In good condition, with hardwood floors, &o. Low price for quick anle. For further particulars apply to 0, MaNatn, Ethel. 4.4 Township Council met here last Monday. The local Tennis Tournament has proved of interest. Misses Jeanet Laidlaw, Clete Wat- son and Elia Brown, Blyth, were visi- tors with Mies Elizabeth Fear. It is said there are at least 7 appli. cants for Ethel Postmastership, so that is the perfect number. Fred. and Mre, Cole, Stratford, and Messrs, Driver ,Rochester, N. Y. were calling on relatives and old friends here. There was a great rally of Ethelites and the folk in the vicinity to Bay- field Wednesday of last week. A fine time was enjoyed. Rev. Mr. McCulloch, a former pas- tor, will conduct services in the Pres- byterian Church here for the next 2 Sabbaths. Old friends will be glad to hear him again. The Mission Band will hold a picnic at the Presbyterian Church next Tuesday afternoon, to which all the members are invited, Molesworth Mission Banda will be our guests. At the Court of Revision on Grey Township Assessment Roll for 1924 appeals for reduction from Archie Mc- Lean and George E. Speiran were heard by Judge Lewis, He reserved decisiou but his report to the Clerk is refusal, Dont forget the Auction Sale of the Murray real estate, household furni- ture, &c., at the Ethel station locality, Thursday afternoon of next week, Fuller particulars may be found on the posters issued: The Murray fam- ily purpose removing from Ethel, hence the sale. This week Rev. Harold White left for Wailaceburg where he will supply the Presbyterianterian Church pulpit dur- ing August and will holiday w ith old friends on his former circuit, Port Lambton, The pulpit at Ethel will be supplied by the ladies of the con- gregation uext 2 Sundays and for the last two Sabbaths Rev. Stanley John- ston B. A., Bervie, will conduct ser- vices on the whole circuit. Union appointment will be supplied locally for next couple of Sundays. Morris Fall wheat is a fine sample and a good crop. Lawrence and Henry Armstrong, of Windsor, were visitors at the parent- al home, 5th [inc. Mrs, W. H. Gormau, Windsor, was visiting the Armstrong and Russell families. She is a relative. Mies Ethel Wardell, of the Toronto Summer School, spent the week -end with her friend Mrs• Billie Brewer, Misses Ruby and Irene Clegg, school teachers, are renewing old as- sociations at the home of Jos, Clegg. Mra. George Martin and 8 children, Georgetown, are holidaying at the home of Mrs, Wm, Michie, the form- er's mother, Mrs, A. L. Lawson and children, Jack and Murray, have returned to Stratford after spending the past two weeks with her sister, Mrs. W. H, Brewer. S. T. and Mrs, Bobier and Dorothy and Charlie, Guelph, and Miss Knott, London, were visitors at "Summer - land Farm" with Henry Johnson and family, W, H, and Mre. Oantelon and sons ; Mrs, W. H. Gorman and Geo, Man- ning, Windsor, were visitors at the home of their uncle, W. H. Arm- strong, 5th line. Mrs. Wm. Brandon and 2 children, who have been visiting relatives in this locality, left for their home at Protis r h er Bask,Mrs.'Brandon is a daughter of Mre, Albert Cole, Blyth, We are pleased to state that in ad- dition to passing itis Entrance esant., as reported at the time, William, son of Mre, Wei, Bowman, 8rd line, also took honors, He will likely attend Raspberries Orders will be taken to supply Fresh, Raspberries up to Friday evening, NO W'S YOUR CHANCE. Dunbar Bros. Ethel Grocery Brussels Continuation School on the opening of the Fall term. School , Section No, 4 that usually had a good record in the passing years, sustained it able year by all passing, They were Velma Jordan, Jack Kelly and Jas, Smith. The teacher, Mise Islay Crawford, who is re-engaged for another year, shares in the congratulations, The successful scholars will likely attend the Con- tinuation school at Brussels next term. Oran brook Hay is a great crop. H. L. and Mrs, Stewart, Toronto, were callers on their old friend Mss Annie Steele, Next Sunday morning people wil have the opportunity of hearing Rev, Mr. McCulloch in Knox church. He was a former pastor, Alex, and Mrs. McDougall and son, and Mee. McIntyre, mother of Mrs. McDougall, were welcome visitors here last week. They motored from their home at St. Thomas and called on points en route. REv. W, A. MCWILLIAMS GALLED. —At a meeting of the Presbyterian congregations of Cranbrook and Ethel held here Tuesday afternoon, with Rev, Mr. McLeod, Brussels, as interim - Moderator, a call was extended to Rev, W. A. McWilliams, Kinlough, as successor to Rev, Mr, Kennedy who removed to Owen Sound Presbytery. MRS, DONALD CAMPBELL DECEAS- ED —The remains of the late nMrs. Donald Campbell, an old and highly esteemed resident of this locality, ar- rived last Monday noon by train from Regina, where she passed away. She had been visiting with her son. A brief funeral service was conducted in Melville Church by Rev. Mr. McLeod, pastor, after which burial took plate in the family plot, Brussels cemetery. Bluevale Mrs. Gibson is visiting Seaforth friends, Garniss has gone to West Lorne for a holiday. Miss Walker, Teeswater, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. W. Leggatt. Dr. and Mrs. Coultes and neice, of Philadelphia, are holidaying here, J, H. F. Timmins, Toronto, is re- newing old acquaintances in the vil- lage, Will. Duff, who has been seriously ill, is improving nicely, we are pleased to state. R. F. and Mrs. Garniss and F, B. and Miss Scott spent Sunday with Sea - forth friends, Cameron McDonald, who has been teaching near North Bay, is home for his vacation. Dennis and Mrs. Erskine and baby daughter, Toronto, are guests of Miss Bernice Shaw. Miss Grace Coultes, Listowel, is visiting at the home of her grand- mother, Mrs, Snell. returned to her Mrs. J. P. Scott u home in West Lorne after spending a month at her home here, OBITUARY.—Another of the early pioneers of Perth County passed away at an early hour Saturday morning in the person of Margaret MaGillawee, wife of James S. Holmes, of 89 Daly avenue, Stratford, She was in her 77th year and although in poor health for a considerable period had been confined to bed only a few days, Mra. Holmes was bort in Benlawres, Perth- shire, Scotland, and was brought to this country when 4 yeors of age by her late parents, John and Catherine MaGillawee, who located iu Elma township, near Donegal. Following her marriage to„James S. Holmes, she took up her residence in Mornington town' hip, In 1921, she with her hus- band and daughter, Catherine, retired to Daly avenue, Stratford. From her kindly and sympathetic interest in others and the patience with which she bore her affliction, as she was al- most blind, she wad a general favorite among those who knew her. The late Mra. Holmes was a member of the An- glican church. Besides her aged hus- band 0 sons and 4 daughters are left to mourn the lose of a kind and loving mother' :—. William, Downie ; John, James and Alfred, Stratford; Archi- bald and Alexander,' Mornington, the latter of whom resides on the old homestead ; Catherine, at home ; Mrs. Edith Spencer, Milverton ; Mrs, Mar- garet Stppel, Hammond, Cal, • and Mrs. Eldred Nichol, Bluevale, There are also 24 grand -children and 8 great grand -children. Archie McGillawee, Milverton, is a brother and Mrs, Al- lison, Listowel, a sister. The funeral took place from her late residence, Monday, July 28th, at 8 o'clock. Ser- vices et the house were conducted a half hoar earlier by Rev. Mr. Macdon- nell, of St. Paul's Anglican church, and Rev, T, B. Howard, Lietowel, a former pastor of Trinity 'church, EI - ma, of which church she was a mem” ber for a number of years. During the service two grand -children, Miss Odessa and Wendell Holmes, sang "0 1 Morning Land." Sita was borne Under the auspices of St, David's Church, Henfryn to be held on the C.N.R. Station Lawn Friday Evening of this week' August 8th Pine Program is being prepared consisting of Mr, Gordon Buchanan, Come- dian, of Wingham ; Rev, and Mrs, Lewin, Brussels ; Miss M. Maunders, Elocutiauist ; A. Mann, Bagpipe Soloist ; and the well known Bowes & Marks Or- chestra will be there, and others will take part, Supper Served from 6 to 8 Everybody come to Henfryn if you want a good time and an A 1 Supper. Adults SOc Ohildron 25c REV. A, PAUL, Rector. to her last resting place by her 6 sons. Funeral was largely attended, many from her former home as well as rela- tives from a distauce. The many beautiful floral tributes testified the esteem in which she was held. The Presbyterian choir bad an en. joyable time at a pic-nic held at Bay- field last week. Ross and Mrs. Douglas and Miss Olive, Toronto, are visiting at the home of Mrs. R. N. Duff. Harvey Messer and Mrs. T. McKin- ney, Toronto, are spending a few days at the homes of J. Messer and J. Mc- Kinney. Rev, Mr. Wilkinson is wearing a broader smile than usual. No, it is not due to Quaker Oats, but on etc count of the arrival of a $1,000 daugh- ter—Doris Mary. Mrs. (Rev.) Tate is visiting at the home of her son. Frank, in Toronto. There are new twin daughters on the program there so of course Grandma wanted to see them. E. E. and Mrs, Gee and 8 children, Shaunavon, Sask., and Mrs. M. B. Gib- son, Wolseley, Sask.. are visitors with J. W, and Mre, King. Mrs, Gee is a neice and Mrs. Gibson a sister. Rev. W, Jr, West, M. A., a former pastor here, occupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian Church last Sabbath and is expected to be here next Sabbath also. He was accompanied by Mrs. West. They are always warmly re- ceived by the people of this commun- it y Woman's Iuetitute will meet Thurs- day, Aug. 14th, at the home of Mrs. Robs, Hetherington, 1st line, Morris. Subject of the papers for the day "Phe New Canadian" and "School Sports," will be taken by Miss Hether- ington and Miss Mary Stewart. Roll Gall answered by Canning and Pick- ling recipes, Ladies invited, Seaforth Re -union In their enthusiasm to reach Sea - forth for the formal opening of the Golden Jubilee and Old Boys' Reunion an advance guard from Hamilton travelledg all night, arriving here be- fore 6 o'clock on Saturday morning. They woke up Stratford en route and rang the Seaforth town bell, then toured the town in autos gay with flags and balloons and properly equip- ped with horns, whistles. etc. D. D. Wilson, the only surviving member of the first town Council, motored from Toronto with his ron- in -law and daughter, Professor and Mrs. George Anderson. George Badge returned from Texas after an absence of 35 years. Alden Ballantyne, who lived here 50 years ago, ie also pres- ent. A great deal of interest centered in the auto caravan of upwards of 75 cars containing 200 old boys and girls which left Detroit at 8 a. m., travel- ling by way of Sarnia and the Lake Shore drive. They made their grand entry at Main Street headed by the Seaforth Highlanders Band end the Lucknow Pipe Band, followed by Grand Marshal Richard Dawson on a white charger. Arthur Scott, the well-known soloist of Windsor, and son of John Scott, Seaforth, sang two verses of a poem written for the re- union by Miss H. Isabel Graham, "We're A' Welcome Heine," An hour later a special train from Toronto arrived bringing 200, who also had a parade. Congratulatory telegrams were exchanged between the mayors of Stratford and Seaforth on the opening of the Old Boys' Re- union at both places. A historic pageant of 150 interest- ing pictures of old time persona, scenes and landmarks was put on by the Toronto Old Boys in the evening. o The Junior Football match between Brussels and Seaforth resulted in a tie. A delightful feature of the Old Home Week was the program of re- ligious services held In the different churches on Sunday. Rev, 3, W. Ma- n MiIlnD D.,Toronto, spokeoke in First Presbyterian Church, J. L, Yule Kitchener and Mre. Milne Rennie ably presided at the organ, The choir was composed of many former mem. hers. Murray McDonald, Detroit, grandson of the former pastor, sang W. H, KERR, ,PrOrFetor a solo and the Colonial Quartet, of Windsor, rendered a number, In the Methodist Church Rev, D. Rogers, St, Thomas, preached en able sermon. In the evening pulpit was. occupied by Rev, Capt. Edwards, Listowel, both former pastors. Qol onial Quartet and some soloists from a distance, who were among the old boys, assisted in the service of sting. As none of the former pastors of St, Thomas Obureh aro living the service was acceptably conducted by the rector, Rev. T. H, Browu, Monday, grandhigh *nese was held in St, James' Catholic Church for departed old boys and girls of the parish, Rev. Father Eckhart of Boston being the celebrant. At 3 o'clock fraternal societies of Seaforth and district, together with the band, fire brigade and all the visiting old boys and girls formed at the recreation grounds and marched to Victoria Park. Addresses were given by the Mayor and the local and visiting clergymen. Addresses were also given by D. D. Wilson, Toronto ; W. McLaren Doig, Port iHuron ; W, H. Willis, Mayor of Wingham ; Dr, Gallow, Mayor of Goderich ; Fred Jackson, Mayor of Clinton ; W. Black, M. P., and E, R. Wigle, M, L. A. A. sacred band concert was held in the park in the evening. MoncriefF Be here on Park Night, Numbers from here are taking In "01d Home Week" in Seaforth- Miss Ester Nyes, Toronto, is holi- daying at Alex, Mann's. Mise Greta Speiran is visiting her friend, Miss Annie McTaggart, iu Sea - forth. Miss Mary Van Sant, Toronto, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs, Robt. Livingston, has returned to the city, Mrs, Leander Gole and family are home after spending a pleasant holi- day with relatives at West Montrose. Bruce and Mrs. McMillan and daughter, Catherine, Calgary, with J. D. and Mrs. McKenzie, Teeswater, visited with Harold and Mrs. Living- eton. The ladies are sisters. Park Club is going to no end of trouble to make the coming Celebra- tion the best yet. Foot Ball (don't miss if.) Married men are to play the single. A. good Concert is on the bill - of -fate as is dancing to an up-to-date Orchestra. AVG. 14 IS OOMStUNITY DAY SERE. —Poetess are out outlining the big an- nual program to be put on at the Community Park, Moncrieff, Thurs- day evening of next week. Some of the events are a Foot Ball contest in which the married men will show the young folk how to play the game. There will be foot races for children and elders. London Pipe Band will play from 8 to 9. Alice Duubar's Com- pany will take charge of the Concert. Wroxeter Orchestra will supply music for the dancing pavilion. Refresh- ment booth, &c. Big crowd being ar- ranged for and a great time is mapped out, See the bills. Brussels Council The regular monthly meeting of Brussels Council was held last Mon- day evening, all the members present except Councillor Weller. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. Following accounts were presented and on motion of Hewitt—Armstrong were ordered to be paid :— Wilton & Gillespie, account...$ 187 37 Ed. Henderson, mowing Park 4 50 THE Poem, printing....- ......, 25 60 W. Cook, work on street 18 60 T. Kellington, work on street 13 50 J. Orerat, work on street I4 20 J. Logan, use of mixer 14 10 R. J. Bowman, work onstreet 2025 w C. Pollard, sand and gravel .., 10 60 0, 11. Davidson, teaming. .. ... ,. 27 25 R. Thuell, salary and rent 160 00 G. McDowell, salary."76 00 R. Thuell, rent of metres 45 00 For Hydro— E, C. Cunningham, account,49 20 S. T. Pluto, board Hydro men 411 50 F. Wilkins, blaaksmithing 21 20 T. Ritchie, blackemitning. •81 00 Allan Lamont, filing saws 1 20 R. Thuell, supplies .....• , 11 I2 Co, Representative Stothers addres- sed the Council concerning making re this f Brussels the cent s e ar o a y Short Course in Agriculture for the boys, and Domestic Science, &c., for the girls, to be open to the youth of the district. It occupies about three months, commencing December let. After discussing the question it was moved by Rose and ,Armstrong that Council provide the necessary accom- modation. Mr, Stothers thanked the members for the heartiness of their action in the matter and he would be here later to make necessary arfange- ments. It is proposed to use the Council Chamber and the Board Room at the Public Library. Application was presented from W. A, Lowry, accompanied by a cheque, for license for pool and billiard tables at the American Hotel. On motion of Armstrong—Rose it was left over un- til next meeting. Tax rate was struck for 1914 at 42 mills on the dollar, this being a mill less than last year. County tax is $0829.70. regniring a tate of 4,8 mills., Brussels School Board asks lot. $7,000, and the School rate will require to be 14 5 mills with 1.5 mills additional for School debt. Local rate will be 21.7 mills. Total aeseesment for 1024 is $432,800. After discussing other local matters the Board adjourned authorizingthe Treasurer to pay Robert Thuethe sum of 88,000 when agreement is Dom• pleted regarding the allowance made for former light franchise, and poles, wires, &ai, nn street, .A. quantity of soft ceai on hand will be sold by Oounoil, Fl