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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1924-9-10, Page 1VOL, 53 NO, 12 2,o0 , fter annum in advance BRUSSELS, ONT4R%Q, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, .1924 W. H. KERR, Pyaprietar 0 t d�pr _prompt Careful an p hamdlxn of his collections, dependable credit information, ampathetic understanding �. I of his requirements and, , n ample resources for the demands of his business are services a business man has rtito expect from his d ofNova The ink bank. Th Scotia can and does meet these expectations. Discuss your needs and problems with the nearest manager. _THE Scotia �.o of N a S Bank ESTABLISHED 1882 F. M. WILMOT, Pnid-up Capital: $ 10,000,000. Manager, Bt'usoele Reserve - - 19,500,000 20-ETotal Asada - 210,000,000 istritt Pins Jamestown Harvest is well nigh over for 1924. It's been dandy too, Probabilities are for the sowing of an increased acreage of Fall wheat in this vicinity, Why could there not be a revival of the Sabbath evening services in Vic- toria Hall, same as of old ? Some of the public'echoole are in- terested in the School DONV be- ingi w held. Jamestown neighborhood usually fares very well. Rev. J. T. Strachan, B. A., Oarnp- bellville, was visiting relatives in the locality. Oranbrook Service in Knox church last Sunday morning was in charge of Mr. Robin- son, a Stratford layman. He's a good speaker. Arthur and Mrs. Fox have returned to their home at Russel, Manitoba, after a holiday visit with relatives and old friends. Mrs. T. Biemler and Mise Gertrude, and Teddholiday visitors with weren y y in this locant relatives and friendsy. Their home is at Buffalo, N, Y. SHIPPING CAR OF LIVE NESS ANO DUCKS Will pay following prices delivered Live Hens, 5 pounds and over 1 6c Live Hens, 4 to 5 pounds 1 4c Live Hens, 3 to 4 pounds - 9c Young Ducks, per pound - 1 1 c Robt. Thomson Phone 66 BRUSSELS SpecaI Bargains Sale of Khaki Pants THIS WEEK AT $1.55 PER PAIR - /also a Hosiery Sale Should not be missed IESAll Accounts outstanding lg must be settled this week. R. W. Ferguson Obituary of the late Rev. Il F. Cameron may be read on page,, of hi issue, t s 1 le e, The hum of the threshing mach. ine Is tea • i the n d the heard n h community an h record le good. J. 0, and Mee. Gerlack and 2 child- ren, Fred and Harold, and 3, N, and 141ro„Reimler, Buffalo, were weloome visitors at the homes of 3, J. and Mrs. Giorealitz, l3, and Mrs, Gorsalitz, Ed- ward and Mrs, Collie and Wm. and Mrs, Gorealitz. The trip waa made by motor. Bluevale' J. W. and Mee. King left on Mon- day for a trip West. Mrs, R. Hockeridge is visiting friends at London this week. Chas and Mei. Coultese, Listowel, spent Sunday with relatives here, R. Johnston shipped a car load of hogs on Saturday, price was 969 50, Anniversary services will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday, Sept. 14th when Rev. Mr. Clark, Brue- eels, will preach at 11 a. in. and 7.80 p. m, Morris Good results from e thr ieah ng. There is a lot of good grass cattle in Morrie. Township . rate for 1924 will be 4 mills on the $. Special meeting of Council next Monday. 15th inst. $10. was granted by the Council to Blnevale School Fair. Rev. and Mre. Rintoul were visiting with relatives in this township. A special meeting of Morrie Council was held Tuesday of last week. Morris will be represented at the Western Fair, London, this week. Harold McCall, Toronto, was here for a holiday with relatives and old friends, Mrs. W. Souch, 3rd line, has gon e Weston a visit to relatives and, old Heade. W. T. Brydgea has been appointed Tax Collector for Morris Township, at a salary of $125. Fall wheat ground is engaging •the attention of the farmers who have got through harvesting. Dr.• W. R. Roe, Philadelphia, was renewing old friendships in this Local- ity. He to an old boy who has done well. 0. A. and Mre. Michie, Heepeler, were holiday visitors at, the former's parental home, Sunshine. They were. motoring. Mre. Taylor ,Pipe and baby, who were visiting at the home of Wm. and Mrs. Pipe, 5th line, have returned to their borne in Haileybuv'y. Mies Lillian M rter 1 cA left bare to spend a few days at Toronto Exhibi- tion before etartiug her duties as teacher. We wish her success. Owing to a mistakein, the publics. tion of the Entrance Exam. results, the name bf. Margaret Mustard was omitted. Miss Mustard, a pupil at S. S. No. 8 Morrie, was emcee sful at the recent examination. Tuesday afternoon of this week, Wesley Searle, 9th line, held an Auc- tion sale of stock and is intending to spend the next few months holidaying in the West, He has relatives and numerous friends that he will call on, We wish him a good time and a .aafe return. Some Mortis schools talk of enter- ing for Brussels Fall Fair Drill Con - tea te, t Township Hall The telephoneto tk a 7. p Is agreatconvenienoa both to the Conn- ell and the ratepayers, so it ie said One plowmen should get ready for Huron County plowing match at Brus- sels next month. The .President and Secretary can give pointers. Miss Mary ,MoArter and Master Jack Wagborne, Toronto, werespend- ing part of their vacation visiting Morris and Hulkett friends, The former is a sister to John and Henry MoArter, lilorria township, 7. W.Scott hadthe misfortune to fall from a, load of grain end Aube severely injured his arm besides receiving quite an ugly eut above the eye, The cause was the breaking of a trip rope which threw him fron the load. Glad it was no worse. A serious accident occurred to Murray Johnson, London, who drives Silverwood's truck, on Tneeday morn- ing, inThe Aug,Au , 20th. e truck was about. 6 miles from London coming to Seaforth byway of St. Marys, when Me, Johnson heard something loose on the truck, Telling the driver to go slowly, he attempted to step from the cab to the rank of the truck. He -missed his step and was thrown to road, in ur- lug his back. A doctor was called from London who restored him to consciousness.and 'took him to a hospital 'where he was in a serious condition. butwe are glad to say he is progeesing favorably now. Mr. Johnson is reformer Morriaite, son of Henry Johnson, 5th line. Boll= rave We're bound for London this week” Our School Fair draws near. Date will be Tuesday, 23rd inst, Rev. Mr. Peters, formerly of Bel - grave, has been chosen Sec-Treas. of Goderich Ministerial Association. His headquarters is Dungannon. Belgrave L. 0. L. No. 462 held dec- oration services on Sunday August 81st, when they planed flowers on the graves of deceased brethren who are In Brandon and McCrea eemeteries. At Brandon cemetery the decoration took place at 4.80 and at McCrea Cem- etery at 6 80. Rev. Bro, Moores, pas- tor of the Methodist Church, Bro. Bert Watson and Bro. Chas. King took part in the ceremonies, while Bro. John McCallum acted as director of ceremonies, Following brethren's graves were decorated : In Brandon cemetery—Tho". Brydgea, Abram Brydges, Thos, Black, Fred. Bell, John Bell, John Brooks, Robt. For - Fowl Any quantity of Hens and Ducks will be receiv- ed on FRIDAY of this week. Get our prices. W. G. NEAL Phone 198 Walton J.r,F. & Co. Extends a Cordial Invitation to the Ladies of this locality to at- tend their Fall showing of Ready-to-wear Garments on Wednesday, Sept. lith when one of the large Manufac- turers will have on display the latest and most up-to-date mod- els of Coats and Dresses. J. Ferguson & Co. Ethel - Elevator LEVATOR at Ethel is now open and I am prepared to buy all kinds of Grain at highest mar- ket pribe, G. G. GILL Phone S914 ETHEL hes, Andrew MCKibbon, Jae. Fergus- on, Simon VanNorman, .Johnston Maxwell, David Johnston, Garret Maxwell,Robt, Williamson Jas, BrandinWtn, Abram, Matthew Brandon, Jae, H. Brandon, Joseph Wilkinsolr, William Little, Robt, "Zuill, In McCrea's cemetery --John McOrea, Charles McCrea, WM. Henry McCrea, Charier; Burney. John Owens, Richard Leishman, John Leishu,an, Christopher Corbett, Joseph Corbett, Wm. Bryans, David Mc 'artneyJohn Corbett, Lancelot Nethery, James Nethery, Eldon Nethery, Wm. Han- nah, John Lawler. Harvest Thanksgiving services will. be held in Trinity Church here on Sabbath 21st inst., at 130 p.m., when Rev, F. Lewin, Brussels, will conduct thein. The Budget apportionment is $152 so generous things are hoped for ou the part of the congregation. Wotnen'a Institute will meet at the home of Mra. Charles Procter, Tuee- day, September 16th, at 2 o'clock p. rn, Mrs, James Michie will give a pa- per on" Is the home shirking it's res- ponsibilities ?" Roll call, sing or pay fine of 5 cents, Music by Mrs. J. Clegg. Henfryn Cool wet weather has delayed har- vest operations There's a baby daughter at Robert and Mrs. Baker's, worth at least 85,000. W. 0, and Mrs. McMillan and child- ren, Blyth, were visitor's with A, and Mr;. l einiltort on Sunday last. A+n,iversary eervices will be °beerv- ed in St. David's Church here Sunday, Sept. 21st, at 11 o'clock a. rn, and 7;80 p. m Rev, Mr. Lewin, Brussels, ie experu'.l to be in charge, Willram and Mrs. Penny and eons, Robert Athert and Frank ; Harry and Nits. \Vinkle and daughters,- Ellen Gladys and Grace Mrs. Sidney Pen- ny and 1.:Iward Penny, all of To r- onto have been visitors at the home of W. H, and .Mrs. Baker for the past week. Grey Mrs. Olive Treleaven, Lueknow, was visiting with Mrs, R. J. Hoover, 9th Con. Another harvest hand has arrived at Harold Speir's farm, 12th Con. He's in luck. Percy Armstrong, Tavistock,k waa visitor at the home of Jas. and Mrs, Denman, Atwood. Miss Margaret Aloock will go to Stratford Normal School this term. It opens September 23rd. Mrs. John A. Wilson, 12th Con., is at present visiting friends and relati- ves at Forest and Detroit. Mts. E. Veitch; Hamilton, wasvisit- ing at the home of W, J. and Mre. Hay. The visitor is an aunt, Mise Margaret Roland, 6th line, who has been seriously i11 is much improv- ed in health, we are pleased to etate. Miss' Edith Dark has been engaged as teacher of Use Union School near Molesworth. We wish her every success. Rev. Mr. White is back from his holidays and occupied the Methodist Church pulpits of Ethel circuit last Sabbath. Miss Merriam Lowe, who taught near Mitchell last year, has taken a school at Oxenden, near Wiarton, and went last week. 'We wish her success. Miss Ruby Hanna, Erskine, Alberta, has returned home after, spending 2 months with Atwood friends. Miss Hamm is it school teacher at Big Val- ley. Oscar and Mrs. Hueitn, Conestogo, and Miss Grace Gunlack, St. 0ather- ines, spent the weeks end with Mre. Huehn's parents, Louie and Mrs, Steies. Miss Margaret Nolan, daughter of T. and Mrs. Nolan, 15th Con.,has gone to Little Current, Manitoulin Island, where she accepted a position as school teacher, We wish her anecess, How many Grey Township schools will take part in the Drill parade at Brussels Fall Fair The particulate_ may be read on page 4 of this issue, Further information from Secretary Bir ck, V'e are sorry to report the death of Murray Delmar, infant son of W. 0. and Mrs, Stevenson, who died Aug, 27111, aged 10 days, Much sympathy is extended to the parents in the loss of their baby boy, Friday evening of this week Gerrie Young People will present in Roe's Church the humorous play "What ]Iappened to Jones." They come un- der the auspices of the Ladies' AId and do their parts in fine style. There will also be musical and literary selec- tions, Program al, 8 o'clock. Rev. Mr. IN hit will preside, Mrs Hard is President of the Aid. See the bills. 13. and Mre. Lang and son Will. motored front Brantford to this local- ity and nee visitingg W. 3. and Mrs. tiny and old friends, Mrs. Hoy is daughter, Mr, Lang, sr. will be 85 years of age on October 6th, and Mrs. Lang was 81 nn Marek 12th. They are enjoying good health for their 'years and are able to got about quite. handiljl. Will, Lang lives in Brant- ford:now too. MILLINERY Display at the Hat Shoppe ETHEL Saturday, Sept. nth Smart Styles and. Quality combined with Economy. You are invited to call and inspect the choice New Millinery. Mrs.Hayden y 1'!'i1LL Drain tenders wanted. See the advt. hear re seri to ga et McNair, 14th Con., is on the sick list but wish her speedy recovery. Johnston Armstrong, 8th line, left to take charge of. the Public School at Vilet Hill, We wish Johnston every sucass, Mrs. Collins is not enjoying as good health as her many friends would like to see. If the many good wishes of her neighbors be answered she will soon be o. k. DIED IN YOUNG WoarANH00D.— After a heroic fight for nearly 6 months with paralysis of the spine, Mrs, Garfield S. Baker, 9th Oen., was relieved of pain and suffering Tuesday morning. Everything had been done to restore her to her former good health but it all proved unavailing and she resignedly and cheerfully waited the hour of her release. Mrs. Baker's maiden name was Ida Irene Sharpe, being the only daughter of W. J. and Mrs. Sharpe, llth Con. 13 years ago she was married aid to the home was born twin daughters, Wil• ma and Wilda. Deceased was of a happy and sone hive y disposition osition and made friends wherever b rover she went. ' Kindly and hospitable everybody was always welcome at the home where she will be sadly missed. Her demise is deeply regretted and community sympathy extended to the relatives. Funeral will take place Thnroday afternoon at 2.80 o'clock, from her late home" Service half hour earlier. Burial will be made in MountPleasant cemetery, Ethel. GONE TO HER REWARD,—Tuesday of this week rti7rs. John Stevenson passed away peacefully to the rest, that rewaineth to the people of God Her maiden mune was Mary Hyslop, daughter of the late Alex. Hyslop anti her birthplace Morrie township more than 72 years ago. She was married to ber now bereft partner 89 years and their home has always been on the 13th Con. In addition to the husband, 4 sons (William, John, Baxter, and James), and a daughter (ldiss Mar- garet) survive" There are 2 grand- children. A sister of Mrs. Stevenson, Mre. Jeanet McAllister, lives in Brit- ish Columbia. Deceased had not been well since last Fall from a stomach trouble. Mre. Stevenson was an in- dustrious woman, ever thinking of others and passed away trusting in the Master whom she faithfully served. Funeral will take place from Lot 18, Con. 13, Thursday !afternoon, serv- ice being held at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in Brussels cemetery. Be- reaved share in community sympathy in the great loss of wife, mother, and friend, Walton Have you any hens or ducks for sale ?' See W. G. Neal's advt. Mr. and Mrs, Harris, Ohiselhurst ; end Mrs. Squires, Exeter ; also Mre. W. B, Cook, Yarkton, Sask., were vis- iting at Robert and Mrs. Holland's last week. Mre. Cook will spend next Winter in Petersburg, Florida, and other points, Dr. G. D. Shortreed, Grand View, Man., is here on a visit to relatives and old friende, He is returning from is visit of 8 months in the Old Land where he visited the hospitals of Lon- don and Edinburgh. The Dr. has been peactising Medicine for the past 23 years in the West. Wet. McGAvzx, A it.lcKtla.oi VET- ERAN PASSES, ---One of the few re- maining old settlers of the 12th Con. of Mcliillop, in the person of \Vm, McGavin sr., passed away ou Satur- day August -80th. He had gone out to take his aooustomed morning walk and had been overtaken by a weak spell and apparently had tried to reach the fence beside which he was found lying later, A Dr. was called but found life extinct, from heart fail ore. Mr. McGavio, wito was 88 years and 11 days old, was born its County anlz reitn h, Ireland, and loft the old laud when he was 18 veers of age, spending 2years in New York. Came to Canada in 1850 and was married at Bnyfield 02 years ago, in Non. last, to Elizabeth Graham, who predeceased him over a year ago and for whom he grieved very touch, Deceased leaves to mourn the lose of a dear father a family of 4 sons, Wm, 14., John J., Albert, and Ieaae nu the homestead with whom be made his home, /There are also 2 daughters, Mrs, Annie Moe - risen and Mee, J. L. Kerr, all of Me. Kilicp Township, 3 brothers, Henry and John, Seaforth, and Thomas, New f t Jersey, U, S. also survive, The nl- oral services, which were conducted on Monday by Rev, W. Robinson, Walton, to the Maitlaudbank oemet- cry were largely attended, Mr. Me- Glavin was a fine old gentleman, re, spouted by all who knew him, Ethel School Fair Wednesday, Sept. 24. Council meeting here last Monday,. A numbol' here are attending the Western Fair, Ethel should capture one of those School Drill prizes at Brussels Pall Fair, Rev. Mr, White has returned to Eth- el and ie planniug a busy campaign of church work. Mrs. (Rev.) White ie expected to ar- rive at Ethel next week from a visit to he Old ountr . Limit Sunday afternoon Me, Robin- son, Stratford, took the servlee in the Presbyterian church, The elevator is ready to handle any quantity of grain, G. 0, Gill is in charge. Read the advt. Miss Ruby Cleaver is spending hol- iday m ton ac- id with relatives at HaW erdown Milton, and other pointe. M.J, and Mrs, Slemmon and dnugh- ter land Mrs, Chambers will remove to Stratton', whore the former will at- tend the Normal' School at the next term. A number from this locality attend- ed the funeral of the late Jas. Sharpe at Brussels Iaet Friday. He was one of the old boyo of this community long years ago. Saturday of this week an item of special interest to the ladies will be the millinery display at Mre. Hayden's Hat Shoppe. See her advt, and take in the display. "The Rainbow and the Throne" will be Rev. Mr. White's topic next Sun- day. He was presented with a silk gown at Wallaceborg, where he was preaching during hie holidays. Percy and Mrs. Irwin, Oollingwood, and Miases Elizabeth Sperling and Hilda Laughton, Forest, were visitors with E, S. and Mrs. Dunbar. The visitors are old friends. Mrs. Allen and daughter, Port Lambton, are visitors at the Metho- dist Parsonage and will assist in the welcome home of Mrs, (Rev.) White from the Old Country next Tuesday. They are old friends. Mre. Ira Taylor's twin daughters. Velma and Melva, Herb. and Mrs. Pickard and four daughters, and Chas. and Mrs, Lucas, all of Hamilton, spent Sunday and over Labor Day with the former's brother, Chas. Clea- ver. A concert will be given iu the Town- ship Hall on the evening of the School Fair, Wednesday 24th inst. The Sun- beamConcert Trio, London, will sup- ply the program. These young ladies are graduates of the Outario School for the Blind and will give musical and literary selections of a high ord- er. Watch for the advt. next week. Wroxeter Ms. left for Lon- don Arthur Weatrin g don last week. Fred. Davey and family were vieit- ors in Guelph on Sunday, Miss E. J. Howe returned recently from a trip to the Western provinces. Mrs. Jno. Douglas hasreutrned from a visit with her daughter in Toronto. Mise Ethel Ferguson has returned from Mnekoka where she spent the Summer" Mise M. Linton. accompanied Mrs, R, Rae on her return to Saskatchewan on Thursday. Mrs" McLennan, Toronto, who has spent the last three weeks here, left for London on Monday, Anderson and Mrs Black, Toronto, were recent visitors with the former's parents, R. and Mre Black School re -opened last week with the f ollowing staff in charge :—Continua- tion, Norman Gat rat and Miss Scott, Public, Mise Bowes and Mies nestle. W. H. and Mrs. Sanderson, who went to Toronto in the Spring, have returned to the village and taken rooms in Mrs, A. McDougal's resi- dence. Don't forget the sale of homemade cooking at R. Stock's Furniture store Saturday afternoon Sept, 13th under the auspices of the Ladle's Aid of the Methodist Church. Juo, and Mts. Rae, Hedy, were call- ed here last week owing to the serious illness of the former's father, David Rae sr. We are pleased to know Mr. Rae's condition is touch improved, Residence of A, Kaake was complete- ly destroyed by flre Tuesday, afternoon of last week. Fire started in the attic and had made such headway that It was impossible to save the building. Most of the furniture was removed, A small insurance was carried,. Tilos, Grant, of the 13 line, nearly lost his house through fire. The roof had evidently caught fire from a spark Pions the chimney, ]fortunately it was discovered before gaining much headway and with the help of willing hands was soon extinguished August meeting of the ''Women's In- stitute was held at Mrs, Pope's rooms, Thursday afternoon, with an attend- ance of 58. President, Miss E. P. Hazlewood. presided. Miss 5, Mc- Ewen was appointed delegate to the annual meeting of Western Ontario, held in London, An excellent pap& on "Temperance" was 41o011 by Mrs, R. Stooks, in which hemphasised xo the heavy responeibity resting on the women of Ontario, its the coining vote on the Ontario Plebiscite. Mrs. A. G. Wearring gave a splendid demonstra- bion of the arranging of out flowers,. or which there was at; abundance and variety on hand. Cuerent Events were in charge of Mrs. A, Munro, and proved very instructive and interest- ing. Iloll call was answered by nam- ing a book recently enjoyed.