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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1924-8-27, Page 1VOL, 53 NO, ro `z,00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS, . ONTARIO,, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1924 W. H. KRRR, Proprietor Saving is an, instinct with every well balanced man.Nothin6 helps to save like a savings account.The Dank of Nova Scotia will welcome your account . You can start it with any small sum.Once started*it willrow ' both byinterest � earned and your added savings t. Bank of Nova Scotia ESTABLISHED 1882 Paid-up Capital ; 10,000,000 Reserve - .. 10,600,000 Total Anode „ 210,000,000 F. M. WILMOT, Manager, Brussels 2t-0 New Advertisements Benda 105t-TnF POST Ol,loe closed -Dr. Hamilton Six specials -W. D. Hamel Hens for sale -Mrs. Jermyn School supplies -,lames Brox School eapplies-F. R. Smith Heifer .trayed-WIII, Bpoirnn Voters' List -Grey Townslilp Special Bargains -R. W. Ferguson Apprentices wanted -Miss Brpane Tenders wanted-Turnberry Townehtp Homemade baking-Dlothodlst W. M. 8. ,zst±t Reins Seaforth AUTO CRASHES INTO BUGGY. -An auto, driven by a Stratford than, go- ing East, collided with a horse and buggy, driven by Jweu Flynn, of Hun lett Township on Friday night ou the highway near Dublin. The driver of the auto claims be did not see the buggy. The car struck the front wheel of the buggy, and Mr. Flynn, Mrs. Flynn and Miss Evane. sister of the Flyuns, were all badly shaken up, They were removed to the house of Louie Dorsey, and a doctor summon- ed. They were then taken to the home of Miss Evans, daughter of Jas. Evans, McKillop Township. Mrs. CAR OF Fertilizer 6 Homestead Brand Will arrive at Ethel C. N. R. shortly. Place your orders early. J. K. Baker Fhone 5013 Flynn was moved to Stratford Hospit- al where the X.ray revealed 2 fractur- ed ribs, She also Buffered injuries to her forehead. Miss Evans is suffering from shock and bruises, and iujuriee to her shoulder. Bluevale School Fair will be held here .Wed- nesday, Sept, 10th. Public School resumes work Tues- day of next week for the Fall term. Tenders are asked for drainage work in Turnberry township. Advt, in this issue gives particulars, Goderich BARRISTER CAMERON APPOINTED JUDGE -Appointment of M. G. Cam- eron, K. O., a well known barrister of Goderich; to succeed Judge Henry A. Ward as County Court Judge of the United Oounetes of Northumberland and Durham was officially announced last Monday. Having reached the age of 75 years, Judge Ward has been retired with an annuity equal to the salary paid him, Malcolm G. Omer. on is a former Liberal member of the Legislature for West Huron. He is author of a treatise on the law of dower, and at one time was Mayor of Chocolate Prize Package g Each prize alone worth From 2ac to 81 00, Our ehocolate Bars Always Frooh Special Our best Assorted Chocolates 20o per 4 Ib, AT W. Th. Grewar's Real Candy Store Special Bargains Sale of Khaki Pants THIS WEEK AT �n PER PAIR l Also a Hosiery 6ale Should not be missed Ur All Accounts outstanding must be settled this week, R. W. Ferguson Goderieb, His father, Hon, Malcolm Danforth Avenue, where she died, 0. Cameron, was Lieutenaut•Goeer- Death is ettrlbutrd to edema of the nor of the 1Vortnweee Territories, brain. Site le eui'vived by 2 sisters, Mee. James .Hart, Stratford, and Mre, Clarence Payne, Flamboro' Centre. Alex, Mowbray, recently of Bel- grave and formerly Of Dungannon, has purcliaeed a chopping mill at Salem in the outskirts of Elora, The structure is of stone and is run by an exeellene water power'. Last Winter it figured In a flee caused from the thawing of frozen pipes and it is Mr. Mowbray's intention to repair and re- equip it for operation, We wieb Mr, Mowbray every success in hie enter- prise. Itielgrave A large number from this locality were at Wingham Tuesday to the un- veiling of the Soldiers' monument, Next Sabbath Rev, Mr, Oran, will preach in the Preab terian Church here and at Calvin. He occupied the pulpits last Sunday very acceptably, It runs in theft' family to be parsons, no less than 3 of them we understand, GILIL FAILS TO RECOVER, FROM AN- AESTHETIo.-Last Saturday's Toronto Globe says: -After being given gee by a dentist last Moudny, during. the ex- traction of a tooth, Mise Beatrice An- derson of West Wawanosh, Ont„ re- covered only for an instant, almost immediately relapsing into uncoils. ciousnese, which was followed by death Friday. Mies Anderson, who was a teacher in Walkerton High School, had been attending a special summer course at Kingston, and was on her way home. Shestopped over in Tor- onto to visit relatives, and Iaet Mon- day she visited a dentist to have a tooth extracted. Gas was administer- ed and when she failed to recover con- sciousness a De, was called, who had the young lady removed to the home of her uncle, Robert Dawson, 1849 1 SIX Clearing Specials FOR Saturday Aug. 30 WORK SHIRTS .59 LADIES' PURE WOOL HOSIERY .89 LADIES' PURE SILK HOSIERY Reg. $2.00, Nude and Brown shades - .89 ANY STRAW HAT IN STORE - .95 MEN'S CASHMERE SOX, Extra Fine Bot- any Yarn, Reg. $1.00 .69 MEN'S OVERALLS Blue and White Stripe Reg. $1.75 - 1.19 AlesP- IN addition to the above Specials we are placing on Sale the Finest English Broadcloth Shirts Regular $5.00 For 3 69 To each purchaser of one of these FineBroadcloth Shirts we will give absol- utely FREE one pair of KUMAPART CUFF LINKS W. D. HAMEL BRUSSELS NIONSIONINIMININ Nioncrieff It is rumored that Moncrieff is to have a Community Hall. Quite a number of our boys were disappointed in the postponement of the Excursion to the West, Mr. and Mrs, Peet, James and Mrs, McKay and Mrs, Mathewson, all of Hamilton, were visitors at Jos, and Mre, McKay's, A number of Foot Ball enthusiasts followed the boys from here that play in the Monkton team and saw the game played there with Hespelel, The active, 1-1, showed it was a well fought game. The address given in Knox church on Sunday by Rev. Mr. Kelder on Y. M 0. A. work is China was very much appreciated and made one feel that we are no strangers in the Eastern coun- try. Jamestown D. and Mrs, Ramsay and Miss Elva spent the week -end atlnverhuron. Mrs. John Johnston was a visitor at Invermount Cottage, Inverhuron, with the Lamont family, of Detroit, and also at Kincardine. L. A. and Mrs. Willis. who have been living in Brussels, have moved to the Hamilton term, East of James- town, We welcome them back. Miss Laura Johnston has been tak- ing enforced holidays owing to blood poisoning in the little finger of her right hand. We wish her speedy free- dom from the ailment, The anniversary services held in the Johnston church, on Sabbath, August 17th, were a marked success. ,$rev. D. D. Thomson, Woodham, a former pastor, preached fine sermons to large congregations, filling the church to overflowing in the evening. Fine music was rendered at both services, Gorrie and Wingham friends helping out in fine style. The free-will offer- ing was generous. Mrs. Thomson and son accompanied Rev. Mr Thomson and all were very welcome back to old friends. Wroxeter Annual School Fair will be held Here Tbursday, September 11th, Miss Irene Stocks is home from Taronto for a two week's vacation. • Rev. Mr. Gandier, Port McNichol, preached in the Presbyterian Church Sunday. Miss Kathleen Rutherford has gone to Toronto where she has taken a position, Mrs. Colby and children, Newark, N. J. are guests of the former's sister, Mies Bella McDougal. 6 Jas. McEwen,. Sault Ste. Marie, is visiting his parents, John and Mrs. McEwen, Turnberry. Tracy and Mrs, Pardon and 2 child- ren, Detroit, are spending 2 weeks at the home of Fred. Kitchen, W, Henry, of the Bank of Com• rnerce, with his family, is holidaying at Orangeville and other points. Mrs. Cavanagh, returned to Toron- to, Saturday, after spending a week with her father, W. A, Rutherford. John and Mrs. Hupfer and daugh- ter, Miss Maggie, Sault Ste. Marie and Mrs. Wm. Greer, Pontiac, Mich„ are visiting old friends in this vicinity. They made the trip by motor,. Ethel A number from this locality will take in Toronto Fair. Geo. Hutchinson, of Grey, spent the week -end with his cousin, Dugald Hutchinson, Stratford, Several Ethelites attended the Odd Fellowe' Decoration service at Brus- eels last Sunday afternoon. D. J. and Mrs. Hutchinson and fam- ily, Stratford, have been visiting with W.11, Cole, Mrs. Hutchinson's father, Word received from S. S. Cole, who had one of hie legs broken, says he is improving, Ile is in Fort Williatn hoepital, Our holidaying school teachers, who were home for the vacation, will be leaving us to resume their respective positions. et Mrs, E. A. .Usher and son, Graydon, Edgeley, Ont., spent the week end at the home of W, E. Browu. The form. er is a neice of Airs. J. K. Brown, Rev. Mr, Kennedy took charge of the service in the Presbyterian church last Sunday afternoon. Oongregetion was glad to greet their former pastor. What's the matter with Ethel school pupils winning one of the prizes offered for Fano+ Drills at Brueeele Fall Fair 2 No tithe to lose if entry is to be mads, A trio of Ethel racquet and net ex- perts, in the pennons of Dr. McMaster and Messrs, Slemmon and Currie went to Brussels for a friendly game with the able tennis taletibof that town. Next 'Tuesday the school hotuse doors will swing open and Principal Bisbee enol his assistant, Miss McKee will be in their places, We wish all concerned reed better sueHees even than that iittwined in last term. Tuesday September 9th, will mark the date of theelebrabion of the Golden Wedding ofq our worthy raid - dents, Jaynes and Mrs, Pearson, The party will enjoy the anniversary at the hospitable home of J, T, and Mre, Pearson, Grey township. Sale,,of Homemade Baking Saturday Afternoon of this wook Under auspices of the W, M. S. Methodist Ohuroh Place McKelvey Block -Next door to Peewees' Olub Store- Your Patronage Solicited Mrs. J. J. Stephenson underwent an operation two weeks ago at Strat- ford hospital and is doing fine. Sabbath evening next the annual Harvest Thank -Offering service will be conducted in the Methodist church by Rev, Stanley Johnston, B. A, Bervie, who preached last Sunday. Annual freewill offering is asked. Cranbrook Miss "Tommy" Gordon is home from her vacation. Mies Jessie Menzies returns to Tor- onto next Monday to resume teaching. School will re -open next Tuesday under e s' i the capable upervre nn of Mis. see Ida Hunter and Alice Forrest. Committee of Brueeels Fall Fair is inviting cur pupils to compete for the awards offered for the Fancy Drills on the program in October. Brussels school is barred. Last Sabbath morning Rev. Mr. Kennedy, a former pastor, preached a fine dieconrse in Knox church here. Choice solo was given by Miss Della Kaiser and a fine duet by Messrs. Lightfoot and Pequegnat, Stratford. Although manyfrieuds of the late Rev. R. F. Cameron were unable to attend his funeral last Friday, at Georgetown, they wish to tender sym- pathy to the bereaved and also to testify to the high esteem in' which he was held by those who knew him from his youth up. Obituary will appear later. Alfred and Mrs. Reymann, Ernest and Ruth, Miss Millie Foereter and Arthur Helm, all of Loudon, were welcome visitors to Oranbrook for the week end. Mr. Reymann has spent 2I years in the Forest city, where he has a flourishing awning and tent busi- ness. Mr. Helm was a merchant here for years Grey Harvest is going with a good push. Miss Sadie McNair has been visiting at Wroxeter. Pupils will have to get down to study Tuesday of next week. R. and Mrs. Garscadden, Bradford. were visitors with W. J. and Mrs. Patterson, 13th Con. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Jas. A. McNair has been on the sick list but hope she will soon be o. k, Mrs. John McNabb, Mildcnay, spent the week end at her home here, Miss Helen McNabb accompanied her back. Receub visitors at Mildmay were R. L. Taylor, Win, Duncanson, John Steiss and George Evans. The latter rwas chauffeur. Miss Catherine McDonald, Ripley, a former teacher in S. S. No. I0, was renewing old friendships in Grey. She will be the teacher in S. S. No. 1 for the coming term and will board with W, and Mre. Hemingway. Oon. 11, HEN HOUSE BURNED. -Wednesday evening of last week, in some unac- countable way, the hen house at the hone of- Wm. Rands, 14 miles South of Brussels, took fire and not only the building but 200 or 300 hems and chick- ens fell a prey to the flames. A call on Biusselites brought ready and will- ing help and the fire was confined to the poultry department. The loss at this senso n of they ear will be no small ono as the egg and fowl product was a valuable one. Morris School next Tuesday. Miss Nellie Anderson, 6th. line, is away for a holiday of a few weeks with relatives at and adjacent to Sea. forth. Mrs. W. H. Ferguson, Toronto, was here daring the past wegek, renewing old friendships, She is a former well known resident of Morris and Wawa - nosh townships. BAD Ftute-Friday morning of last week, about 916 o'clock, on the farm of Olvar Walker, Ni Lot 20, Con, 7, there was a report of a loud explosion a P n p instantly1 fn bhe bur and almost the large building was wreathed in flames. The proprietor was in Brussels at the time but it telephone call soon got him and hundreds of others who hurried to the Beene. Fire burned with great Amy and licked up every eestage of the buildings. By energetic exertions the house, toward which quite a breeze was blowing, was saved, al- though it looked at. one time as if it might go too, Main barn was 70x112 with tti wing 8000 feet, In the barn were 200 tens of hay, implements, poultry, &c,, Some other live stook was gob out, Fire is supposed to have been caused by spontaneous courbus• tion, originating in the hay snow in the new bay, $8,400 insurance was carried on the buildings and 52,000 on the contents in the McKillop Mutuai Co, The adjuetere were So00 on hand and will recommend the, Payment of the amoutrt named. Fortunately Mr. Wallter had 0040 of hie grain crop in the barn but his lose will be a Serious one as it is, Re wishes to very hear- tily thank neighbors and friends for -"IsisessmearalaWareesseeressioeseessesesemo., Holiday Next Week THE POST will take its an- nual Holiday next week, hence our next edition will he Septem- ber 10th. Oflfee will be open to receive job work, advts, or subscrip- tions during the holiday. the splendid work they did but hopes he will never have to trade work for any such reason as called them to his farm. Walton This locality is sending numerous sightseers to Toronto as the big Fair is on. Mrs. George Hood and children ar- rived back to Walton last week from an enjoyable visit with relatives at Southampton. Thos. Ashton has purchased the Bpchanan chopping mill here and is in possession, We wish the new • oprietor succees. Walton school bell will chime out the opening of school next Tuesday. The new Principal will be Mr, Preuter, and Mrs. Holmes will carry on in the 1 di no doubt to the e Schon building, new g, pleasure of herself and her pupils, Barrister Rea and children, who have been here for the past month, left for their home in Edmonton, call- ing at Toronto to take in the Exhibi- tion en route. The former is one of our old boys who has made good in the West. He takes a special interest in educational affairs. WALTON W. M. S. -The interest in the W. M. S. continues, notwith- standing the very busy season. 37 ladies being present at the meeting on Aug. 13th., held at the home of Miss Simpson. Mrs. Oster presided. After singing a hymn the Bible lesson was read by Mrs, Kirkby after which Mrs. Hislop read the "Messenger" prayer. Mrs. Davidson gave a fine description of "The Growth Of The Native Church in Formosa," and Mrs. Mur- ray read the prayer in the Formosa Study Book. The Topic on Japan, "How the new Trails Are Blazed" was told in an interesting way by Mrs, W. Shortreed. There was some dis- cussion over the Bale and some quilts made by the two Societies were sold, the proceeds being divided equally between the Ladies' Aid and W. M, 5, The meeting closed by singing and all repeating the Lord's Prayer. After which a lunch was served. I. 0, 0. F. Decoration Day One of the Best yet Observed P. n. O. O. M. Po.tliff, Wingham, and r a takepart. Stratford Vocalists Last Sunday afternoon Western Star Lodge, No. 140. I. 0. 0, F., held their annual Decoration of Odd Fel- lows' graves in Brussels cemetery and it was one of the mors successful in a long program of such events. Weather was most auspicious and the response to Use invitation issued was responded to by nearly 100 per cent of the available members. In addition there were brethren from Wingham, Wroxeter, Listowel and other points. Marshalled by Vice Grand Bowman the brethren marched through town, cars awaiting them at the corporation boundary. Arriving at the cemetery an un- usually large company of non-mem- bers awaited the interesting cere- mony. Bro. P. D. D. G. M. Postliff, Wing - ham, was in oharge and after his in- troductory remarks Rev, C. F. Clarke offered prayer, The names of the de- ceased brothers was read by W. H. Kerr followed by the company sing. ing 'Blest be the tie that binds." Bros, 5, Wilton, R. Henderson and W, Williamson were Captains of 3 bands of 8 -linked brethren who per. formed the duty of placing the beauti- ful floral tributes on the last earthly resting places of the dead the pinta being designated by small emblematic flags. Most appropriate reference was made to Bros. Ross McKinnon and Frank Gerry, members who made the supreme sacrifice in France at the early ages of 23 and 25 years, Lyle McCracken and Geo. Denman were also mentioned as sone of Bro, mem- bers, who gave up their lives for the course of Freedom. Although the graves of this heroic quartette are overseas a choice pot of flowers, hung on a tripod, in the centre of the circle of Odd Fellows, showed that though absent the boys were not forgotten, While the boquets were being plac- ed 2' selections, "Will your anchor hold," and "God will take care of you" were sung by Mies Della Kaiser and Messrs Lightfoot and Pequegnat, Stratford Miss Teseto Menzies, Geo. Manatee, 3, Plaskett, W 3. McCrack- en, Jas Fox and W. H. Kerr. Memorial charge was given by Bro, Postlifll, in a most effective and hue pressive manner, in the choice and befitting language of the ritual, Chaplain's prayer came next after which the appropriate hymn, "'God be with you till we meet again," wus. sung as the concluding number on the program and the yearly public re- membrance of those who once frat- ernized with Western Star Lodge was performed, recalling bo nanny friends present bygone days with those who have answered the inopera- tive summons, On arrival back at the 1. 0, 0. F, Hall, with Bro. Harry Champion, Noble Grand, in the chair, a hearty vote of appreciation was tendered Bro. Postiiff and the visiting brethren elan to the ladies and gentleman vao- aliets of the afternoon, Short re- sponses were made by Bros. Posttill, Dodd and Heaney, Wingham and Bro. John Douglae, Wroxeter. 1924 Decoration service will be well re- membered on account of its marked eu0eees, In the list of deceased members are the following, calling to mind the mutability of the earthly life and the certainty of the column being lncreae- ed as the years speed by :- NAME DIED AGE John Parker April18, 1888 42 J. M. O'Oonnor Aug. 13, I907 78 Wm, Spence Feb, 5, 1902 02 Geo, Haycroft Feb, 20, 1889 38 Jas, Wilson Nov, 18, 1894 '73 Jos. Hunter Oct. 30, 1911 34 Ira Parker Oct. 6, 1909 32 Archie McNair Nov. 27, 1910 89 Thos. Fletcher Feb, 5, 1903 58 Nelson Maunders April 4, 1910 28 Adam Good July 16, 1895 40 Hugh Ramsay • Nov. 3, 1910 42 Geo. Beaker July 17,1900 50 Wm, Roddick Nov. 5, 1895 43 Win. Cornish Aug. '7, 1897 51 Alfred Hamilton Dec. 26, 1876 37 Alex, Stewart Mar. 8, 1881 28 Donald Scott, sr. July 18,1884 67 Donald Scott, jr. June 8, 1883 31 Dickson +.osmate Sept. 27, 1891 84 Alex. McKay Nov. 3, 1904 39 Peter Thomson Sept. 5, 1895 82 Wm. Bright Dec. 19, 1896 29 Alex. Webster Feb. 4, 1886 41 W. H. McCracken Sept. 20, 1918 72 Edward Nicholson July 27, 1911 38 Thos. Newsome Mar. 4, 1914 68 John Putland May 23, 1915 68 Wm. Harris June 30, 1916 51 W. F. Stewart Apr. 25, 1917 70 *Ross McKinnon Apr. 10, 1917 23 ...Frank Gerry Aug, 28, 1918 25 Henry Heist Feb, 28, 1918 49 Wm. Martin Ang. 28, I920 84 F. S. Scott Jan. 1, 1922 72 James Jones Jan. 2. 1923 58 S. 0, Wilson Dec, 16, 1922 61 Frank Freeman May 30, 1924 61 Robt. Johnston Jan. 19, 1924 71 Wm, 4obb July 13, 1924 66 All who contributed flowers for the decoration are heartily thanked by Western Star, Matthews -Lowry Wedding A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Ida Lowry, the bride's mother, Turnberry street, Brussels, on Wednesday, August 20th., when Mise Mary Hazel, the only daughter of the late Alfred J. and Mrs. Lowry, became the fife partner of Edwin H. Matthews, Forest, Ont. Ceremony was performed at high noon by the uncle of the bride, Rev, F. G, Poole, B.. A., Detroit. The principals were unattended and took their places under a fiorel bell, and in front of a bank of ferns and flowers, bride being given away by her brother, Harold. Wed- ding well played ding march was l p d by Miss w y Velma Lowry, a cousin, and Mise Fairy Robb, St. Catharines, rendered a choice solo, entitled "The Crown" while the register was being signed, The good looking bride wore a very becoming costume of kitten ear white crepe, with wedding, veil and orange blossoms and carried a beautiful shower baguet of white rose buds and valley lilies, A well spread luncheon was served immediately following the ceremony and at its conclusion the health of the bride was felicitously proposed by Rev. Mr, Poole and neatly responded to by the groom. The wedding gifts were numerous, valuable and well chosen, including cheques, silverware, linen, furniture &c., reflecting the high esteem in which the young people were held, Groom's gift to the bride was a rope of pearls ; to the pianist and soloist beaded stand bags, and to Harold Lowry cuff links. .The girl chums of Brantford gave the prospective bride a kitchen shower, the staff of the In- stitute a fine silver tea service and the pupils of Miss Lowry choice gifts. Girlfriends in Brussels expressed their good wishes accompanied by an elec. trio grill. Mr, and Mrs, Matthews left by the afternoon train for Muskoka for a wedding trip, The bride wearing a Poiret twill suit with hat to match. They will make their home ab Forest, Lambton Co., where Mr. Matthews is engaged in business. Among the guests were Rev. and Mrs. Poole and Jack, Detroit ; Russel C. and Mre. Lowry and Jae. A. and Mrs, Sharpe, Chicago ; A. A. and Mrs, Af fleck and I, W. and Mrs. Kings- wood and Dr. Roy Kingewood and Mrs. Will. Lowry and Miss Reba, London ; L. A. and Mrs, Matthews and P. 3. and Mrs, Matthews, Wel- land ; Leo Landon; Brantford ; Miss Florence MCQuire, Owen Sound ; Mies Fairy Robb, Sr, Catharines ; Rev, 3. P, and Mre, Kennedy, Marltiiale ; and "Sim" Lowry. Toronto, Telegrams and lettere of congratu- lation were ef from h quar- ters recwed f o m n y q ters by the bride and groom. The bride carries wIlh h to her new home the hearty good wishes of many relatives and friends in Brussels and the hope le expressed that Mr. and Mrs. Matthews may enjoy many of the good things of life,