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The Brussels Post, 1925-1-7, Page 8rt. The Store Students Returning to School will find that you can purch. ase your supplies to advant- age at ,our Store, • Large well bound Note Books Black and Red Covers at from 15o to 60c each, Loose Leaf Standard Note Books, 25c each, Refills 10c Smooth or Rough Paper Scribblers, 5 and 10c each. Waterman's Fountain Pen Ink, t5c1 and 25rc ibottle. '•aster's Blue Black . Ink 1 OC bottle. Lead Pencils, Rubber, Erasers Rulers, . Everssharp Pencils, Pen Holders, Pen Points &'c. &C. Dictionaries, Public, School Books High School Books How About One of the New Books tO read during the long Winter eireilirhgs. ;There are Some good ones this season, The Call of the Canyon by Zane Grey The little French Girl. After the Verdict by R, Hichens So Big illy Edna Ferber The Old Ladies 1by Hugh Walpole East of the Setting Sun by George Barr McCutcheon The Coming of Amos by W. J. Lo4ske Jinuny Gold Coast, by the author of Beautiful Joe Heirs Apparent by iPhilip Gibbs The Amateur Gentleman by Jeffrey Farnol These are all priced at $2.00 each, We also have a splendid list of Reprints at 85c each. The F. H. SMITH alar , i Store alssemeaxamommoseas Druggist and Stationer rural eburs(, SNOWPLOWS on tbe railways have been 4ttin$ successful so far in keeping the roads del yedr the, trains, even if somewhat Goal skating was on the program at the rink during the past week. It is in charge of Angus Campbell who is au old band at the business. THE much ta'ked of "Covered Wagon" will be at the Family Theatre Saturday of this week, Matinee at 2 3o o'clock and evening performance at 7,3o. See the advt. and descriptive bills. 1925. JANUARY, WHAT about a hockey team ? Naw YaAR's Day was a cold one. HAVE you renewed for Tea Pow? Scaoors have settled down to work. LOCAL and District news on pages 4 and 5 of this issue. STATUTORY meeting of New Municipal Councils next Monday. ROAD; and streets have been heavy with the continued drifting snow storms LocAL and District news items al- ways welcome at TIM POST. Will you do us the favor during 1925 ? A RADIO has been installed in the home of Samuel Carter and they are enjoying the "outside" news, music, sermons, etc, A contingent ot Wingham Salvation Army paid a friendly visit to Brussels Saturday afternoon and conducted service on Turnberry street. IN a note from Mrs. Margaret Smith, Glenada, Sauk, she says :—The C. N. R. built a branch line in this district Bora Peebles Southward 33 miles, We are now 6 miles from one station and 5 from the end of tht, line, Before this it was a 06 mile haul to the railway. THE numerous friends of James Rolls will be pleased to hear that he is under- going treatment that will eventuate in his restoration to good health. He is in Toronto hospital, we understand, where he may continue for somemonths. We wish him progress. CARD or TRANKs.—We take this method of saying Thank You to neigh- bors and friends for many kindnesses shown the late Mrs. Travis, our sister, and for sympathetic words, flowers and helpful deeds in the hour of bereave- ment. They were all duly appreciated and we are grateful. Mas. D. EWAN & THE MISSES HOLMES, ANNUAL meeting of Brussels Farmers' Club will be held Friday afternoon of this week in the Family Theatre, Brus- sels, at 1 3o o'clock. Program of busi- ness wilt be the receiving of the annual statement, discussing it, electing once bearers for 1925 and transacting any other business of interest and import- ance to the Club. Stanley Wheeler is the President and D. M, McTavish Secretary -Treasurer. See the advt. in another column, INSPECTED D. M. Sco'r'r's GUaRNrEY HERD —Last Friday, Dr, Torrie, Strat- ford, Federal Government Inspector for Western Ontario, made an official visit to the farm of D, M. Scott, Brussels, and tested his Guernseys passing them as an accredited herd free from any dis- ease, He says the stock is looking well, is a nice herd and a credit to the owner and the community, This is the way to establish confidence and comply with government demand by a clean hill of health, How. HURON Co. STANDS.—Co, Clerk Geo, W. Holman was nominated as a candidate for the . Mayoralty of the Co, town, but declined the honors. In his address to the electors he spoke at some length with regard to County affairs, He said there were many com- plaints about the taxes in this CGuaty. But la comparison: with the nolgbboriog county of Middlesex, Huron made a good showing, The county rate in Hute Or/ was four and seven -tenths mills ; in Middlesex it was eleven mills. Where a farmer in Middlesex would pay $44 In county taxes, in Huron he would pay $18.80, This included the bighwsy rate, Mr. Holman also gave some fig- ures sbowiug how Huron county was purig off teeeadebeeture debt incurred th Good youngShort Horn Bull for anle. Botta- faction guaranteed. OLtraa TURNHwLL & SONS, Phone 2814 Brussels R, R. 2 I DORIIAM cow, calve In about 2 weeks, and 1 Holeteln farrow cow. Apply to Phone 2012. BEN HOLLENB5GR,Biaevale, R. R. No. 2. Fon 8ALr.,—Three bunches of Pige, 28 little pige reedy to wean • also beet for sale by the quarter. hoae109 NM Lot 10 Con. 2, Morrie, Cow Thr sale. Dae to calve Bret of Feb, Phone 6618 CEOILBATEMAN, Ethel. BROISTEROD Short Horn Cow, duet° freshen shortly. R.C. CARPELS, Phone 4018 Grey Twp. Fon SALa.—Flve-piece walnut parlor matte, upholstered in plush, one lounge and a parlor lamp, Apply to J.J. GILPrs, Phone 18x Brussels. Yoram sow for sale, due to freshen Jeanarp let. Phone.808. J. A. A itsumoso, Mo, DR. PARKER, 0t Wingham, has resumed rriehis weekly visite to the Queen's Hotel, Brussels, RATE of ExcHANGS,—Therate of ex. change in connection with shipments of freight between points in Canada and the United States from January r to January 14, inclusive, will bee -of 1 per cent. premium. There will be no sur- charge on International freight or pas- senger business. THE annual meeting of Huron County Plowmans' Association will be held in the Town Hall, Brussels, Friday, Jan- uary 16th, at r p m„ when reports will be presented and officers cbosett for next year, Everybody is Invited. Ab Ian Adams is the President, Robt. L, McDonald, vice President and Elston Card ff. Sec. Treas. CONGRATULATIONS —Hearty congrat- ulation; are extended to Glen Arm- strong, son of Wm. and Mrs. Armstrong, on his re-election as Councillor of North York Municipality (adjoining' North. Toronto) on New Year's Day, by a "thumping" big vote exceeding 2,30o. North York has problems of its own in its growth and development and Tart POST is pleased to know that Druggist Armstrong continues at Hie Board to help solve them, by the will of generous approval of the electors, S H• JACKSON 01108 AT VANCOUVER B. C.—The sad news was received here last Monday of the demise of Silas H. Jackson, recently of Moose Jaw, who was a resident of Brussels for a good many years. 1 -le was a blacksmith by trade and engaged in business here some time before removing to the West 15 or 20 years ago. A short time ago Mr. and Mrs, Jackson removed to Van couver where a daughters hold positions, and where he entered the hospital for an operation, His death opened Saturday. Mrs. Jackson's maiden barna was Sarah McGuire. sister of Arthur McGuire, Brussels Site and 3 daughters; Misses Olive, Etta, and Jean and a son. Clifton, constitute the (easily Alonzo,' Arthur and Mise Ila are deceased Mr, Jackson' was related to the Duncan family of town and bad visited here on different occasions since moving to the West, Particulars are not in possession c'f THE POST relating to the funeral. He had 1101 enjoyed very robust health for some Hese but his death of course came as a c surprise to„leru:teels. Many friends: of deceased will be a unit !n according sympathy to these bereaved. PROSORcTe for the lee crop are goo13, '1''Ra snowplow wqs oat On Monday and °paned np the 11'1"11 rth Pad South t3Flundaly roads, TIIMSI1`S Fpr k'udilesses' awl gifts rete ver during the Christmas season tiie't'elepiloae Operatprs of Brunets de. sire to etcpress their boot tbanks for np• piec'a'lon showu. Isinienerr9N of Witter-, at the Odtl Fellows' Lodge, Brussels, :1'hnrsday evening of this week.' P. D. G. el. Fty and spite expeeted to pet Oo the' work, Good attendance of members hoped for. Backe A LEO —We are' sorry to hear. that Miss Jaue Caldbeck, elatleybury, daughter of Sheriff Csldheek, broke her. left leg shove the knee when skiing North of the town. Site was trving to avoid the Nipissiug Central Railway Creeks when the aecidept happened. T se young lady is a niece of David and Mee. Smith, bib line, Morris township ane well known ie Brussels, HayssgLs Horticultural Society will hold its minuet meeting in the Rnblic Library nekt 'Tuesday evening, at 8 o'ctocir A good attendance is boned for as this is a Very important Sootety that should be beartily supported if it continues to carry on the effective Work credited, to its past history: See the advt. and attend, taking a friend along with you. J. A. AYxtotr INTURED.—J A Avearst, Chief Enforcement Officer for tree Toronto 0, T. A district, is in the Western Hospital suffering from iojur- les to his leg while on a New Year's visit lu tbe country. While the injury is not serious recovery will be slow. and Mr. Ayearst may be away from his official duties tor some time. His place at Provincial Police Headquarters, now at 71 Grenville Street, is being taken by Frank E Elliot, of Stratford. Chief En- forcement Officer for the Western Ont- ario District, SHOOT Coue.E — The Aericultural Shen Course resumed Monday, Janu- ary sth, with 18 boys and 27 girls on tbe roll. Almost full attendance op Tues- day. M. R 1, Quirie, B, S. A.. M. S. of Toronto, is taking work in Farm Dairy this week. Mr. Galbraith, B. S. A , Milton, starts his work this week on Botany, Entomology and Bacteriology. Specs; Sheep and Swine Courses, open to the community, are going to be held In February. These will be advertised in the press later. Watch for the pro- grams and plan to attend. Yutnee People's Society of Brussels Methodist Church elected office bearers for the current term last Monday even- ing as follows :—Rev. 0.1 F. Clarke, Hon. President ; Miss Muriel Sperling, President; Mrs. I Parker, est Vice Pres. ; Miss Lizzie Bryans, znd Vice Pres. ; Miss F. ,Buchanan, 3rd Vrce Pres. ; Albert Lott, 4•h Vice Pres; Miss Ina Cunningham, Sac>ireas,; Miss Mary Clarke, Pianist ; • Miss Mit• dred Sperling,' Assistant Pianist. Social evening will be held next Mon- day evening to which the young folk are invited. The intention is to map out a program of interest and profit for She season's operations. Mils Wet MCKAYDEcanssD.—A good hearted former resident of Brussels, was laid to rest on,Christmas Day when Mrs. Wm. McKay was buried at Har. rington, Perth Co She is survived by 4sons audilsdaughters, . One best in touch with Brussels is Toe, Toronto, who occasionally drops in to see old friends One son, Eddie. who was an expert av- iator, lost his life in the world war. The older residents of Brussels .and locality will remember Mrs. McKay, although good many years have sped. since the family lived here. She.was highly es- teemed by 'a wide circle who tender sympathy to the recently bereaved lam. sly. • STORY OF THE GOLD RUSH. -"The Covered Wagon", a Paramount super - production directed by James Craze, the man wbo made "The Old Homestead," will open at the Family theatre for one day only on Saturday, Jan loth with a matinee and evening performance. The story 15 ono of the gold: rush of '49 and is the most thrilling love tale' ever screened, A young army officer' 1s un- justly accused of theft while in the serv- ice and is brave enough to bear this false accusation even though it meant for biro the loss of the girl be loved, A prairie fire and tbe only buffalo 'bunt ever filmed, are but'two of tate many thrilling scenes of the picture. There never was a picture like "The Covered Wagon," and there never will be, MARY WILDMAN'- FALLS ASLEEP — The 10 lowing is copied from the 'Ira - verse City Record Eagle of December 26 Christmas eve brought a peaceful death to oae of Traverse City's loved citizens when Mrs. Mary Wildman .passed away at 5 3o p. m Wednesday. Mrs. Wild man whowas ea 58 years old, had been ill approximately 8 months. but her condition became critical Monday. She was asleep when tbe end came Wednes• day afternoon. Mrs. Wildman was born at Brussels, Ontario, April 5th, i866 and came to Michigan when her father moved to Flip- when she was 18 years old. It was at Flint she married Alfred Wildman, and shortly after they moved to Detroit where Mr, Wildman entered business, and some time later tbey'mov- ed to Alpena. 26 years ago they came to Traverse City, Mr. Wildman entering the insurance business, 16 years ago be went into the confectionery business in the Palace and. 4 years ago the Wild- man Gift Shop operated by Mr, Wild- man and his son purchased and took possession of the building at 126 Front street. Mr. Wildman died 2 years ago last October. Mrs, Wildman's deatb marks the passing of a fine Christian character endeared to many in Traverse City, Sbe was prominent in several civil activities but was first the centre of a beautiful home life. Friends recall that they never heard her speak an u0 kind word er complain during her long illness. She was a member of the Ladies' Library and the Womens' Club. Be- sides ber only son, Frank, end grabd- son, Robert, Mrs. Wildman leaves 3 brothers, 3 sisters and 2 half brother's, F. T. Sanders, Traverse City • George Sanders. Battle Creek ; Peter 'Sanders, Crown Point, Ind, ; Mrs. W. R. Abbot, Traverse City; Mra J. H..Loekbart, Grand Rapids ; Mrs, Fred, Cattlin, Los Angeles ; Wm. Miller, Brussels ; and John Barbeau, Clinton, Ont. Services were held at the family apartments over the store, Rev. Dumas Coohline offfoi- ating, She Was buried Is, Oakland emetery beside Mr, Wildman, D'ordwioh Police Trnetees for 1025 are Meese% Denby, Gyno and Durrant, j People We Tail( About tit tt 2t Alex Fox was a°holitiey visitor in the parental home . W. M. Sinclair was in Toronto this week on a business trip. Clark Matheson took a run up to Al landale to ' see the folks.” Miss Jessie Cunningbam, 'reroute, was here for a short holiday. Miss Elsie Smith returned to her school at Bracebridge last Saturday. Wan A, Bryacs, Fordwich, was a Visi- tor with his mother in town pe Monday J. W. Pollard, Stratford. was a visitor with bis brother, Edward Pollard, Brus- sels. jack Cunningham, Palmerston, spent part of his vacation with relatives in Brussels. • Miss Edith Johnston, Stratford, spent tbe week end with Miss Elva Oliver, Princess Street. Barrister j, L. Lamont, Kincardine, was a holiday visitor with relatives In Brussels sed locality. Leslie Lo,vey, Toronto, made a short visit with his parents, George and Mrs, Lowry, Princess street. Ben, Dark, Galt, was a holiday visitor with Brussels relatives, on . which oc• nasion a family re -Union was held. Jno. and Mrs. Cunningham were vise tors over Christmas at the home of Herbert sndMrs Cunningham, Palmer- Won, David Lament, Melita, Man., is once more radiating sunshine in Brussels and locali'y. He usually makes a vis t to the old home each year, Geo E. Hanley and daughter Marg- aret, :Stratford. were holiday visitors with the former's parents, Geo. and Mrs. Hanley, Queen street, , Jno. and Mrs. Henderson and baby, Toronto, were here on a vi$ t with the folk in the parental home. Former is a scboolteaeber in Toronto. Miss Annie MeLay, teacher at St, Catheriaes, was visiting Miss Mae Skel- ton They are old frieuts, Miss Me- Lay's parental bome is Ripley. Miss Mary Lawrence, Durham, who is a school teacher by profession, called to visit Miss Mae Skelton. They are companion teachers in Wiarton Public School. Douglas and Mrs. .Hutchinson, Have- lock. Ont„ were holiday visitors with Earl and Mrs. Cunningham. Brussels. The former is a brother of the hostess Milton Oliver, who is Linotype operat- or on tie Essex Free Press, made a short visit with relatives abet old.,.frieode in Brussels and locality He thinks Es- sex is o. k. Chas Murcar, town, bas been appoint- ed an official Hockey Referee for tbe Northern League He's an old hand at the business rendering service for sever- al seasons. On account of s touch of la -grippe 'rhos. Armstrong. had to delay his re. turn to his school to Toronto, receiving the necessary doctoring up at tbeparent- al home here, Palmerston Spectator of last week says —D R. and Mrs. Cunningbam, Jno. and Mis Cunningham, and Misses Ina and Evelyn Cunningham, Brussels, spent Christmas at the home of S. H. aid Mrs Cunningbam. Mrs. Mabee, Ingersoll, inhere waiting OU her mother, Mrs. William Ellis, Brussels South, who fell several weeks ago and injured one of her hips Mrs. Ellis is in her 85th year and does not stand injuries as well as when she was younger. We are sorry to state that Mrs, Abram Cook, 'Turnberry street North, has not been enjoying her usualgood health re- cently.but her many friends hope for early improvement. Mrs 'Cook is in the go's but has been wonderfully`hesrty for her years, Geo, R Somerville and:bride, Acton, were enjoying part of their honeymoon with relatives and friends in Brussels The bride will be more easily located whets we say she was Miss 0 la Arm• strong, Brussels, in maiden days and taught succeesfully in Acton for years and also interested herself in church work, and girl's sports, Nearby Elections Ellice—Rost, Armstrong, Reeve, fHiUUlyert—R. Iioggarth, Reeve (Logan—Jas. Douglas, Reeve by 155. iMttdhell—A. D. Calnerote Mayor, IMinto—R; J, liotham, Reeve. Kinloss. Council was presented wish acclamation. Fordwich Hot tient (ural Society meets Jae. 12, Annual meeting, Joseph Montgomery, an old rasident of Hnwiek, died at Neepawa, Man„ Dec, 28rd. Reeve Tngiie and Deputy Reeve Hubbard worn re-elected in Howiok township by acclamation. Mrs, Henry Has•ding died in How- lok Dee, 27111, aged 81 years. She had been au invalid for some, time. Wroxeter Curler% organized with R, Black, Hon. Pres ; J. N, A11nu, Pres,; I, S. Dont, Vice Pees 11. Rasmussen, Sec,;and 'r, Henry, Treas.. "Soop'er ti." Brussels Municipal Election' The result of the Municipal Election Brussels for 1925 re-elects' ell the members of 1924 'Coun,ell seeking re•• turn, viz Reeve A. C. Baeker, by ac- clamation and Councillors J. W. loin - strong and J. 1i. Hewitit. TO fill' the chairs occupied by George R. Weller and Walter Rose for .past term, Robt. J. Bowman headed the pall und G. R. Muldoon a former member of the Board, goes back to •complete lire quartette as Councillors. D. M. Scott, the defeated candidate for the Council board lead 56 piumpers placed in the balled box for him, a re- cord for Brussels. For Utilities Commissioners Walter Rose and A. C. Damns were the choice. W. R. Little made a good run. There was a good vote polled on Monday, considering everything and the ,tabulated results for the day are as follows — COUNCILLORS No,1 00.2 Tt'I R. J. BOWMAN 158 130-283 J. W. ARMSTRONG -151 132-283 J. H. HEWITT i55 124-279 G. R. MULD00N . , 151 117-268 D, M. Scott 85 7S--163 COM'MiSSIONERS No.1 No. 2"T•ti W. ROSE 151 119-270 A. C. DAMES 130 92-222 W. R. Little . , . , 414 94-208 There will be a billy Year before the °feeler), and we wish them success in their duties. Municipal Elections DUBLIN -=There was no election for village trustees here, Michael O'Lough- lin resigning to db away with the nec- essity of •an election. The trustees are: Alex. Darling, L. J. Looby and Patrick Woods. LISTOWEL — The three -cornered fight for the mayor's chtlsr resulted In J. C .Hay obtaining his ambition of the chief,mugistracy of the town of which he has been a resident for so many years. The_ results of the election were es follows: Mayor, J. C. Hay, 343; J. 'Donaldson 246; W. E. Binning, 203, Reeve, A. Ringler, 431; J, A. Hacking 351. GODERICH—Potting for dye: 0111- ces In Goderich resulted in the election of B. C. Munnings for reeve, J. J Moser deputy and in a keenly fought contest for Council, R. C. Hays, jr., G. C. Lee, David Sproule, A, J. Paltridrge, Robert Turner, A. L. Cole. The plebiscite on the erection of a new town Mail carried by ,a small majority. EAST WAWANOSH P. W. Scott nomas elected by a maj.Gritty, .of 9 over R. Coultas, .The Council was eleoted.oy 'acclamation. ,HULLETT—Matt. Armstrong, w'Iio has been reeve for 9 years and had .a great many fights went down to de- fetat by Robert 'Clark who had a maj orlty of 27 votes. BLYTH-•Blyth Council just has a Reeve, James Dodds, and two Council- lors, Charles Burling and John Heffron and will have to have another nomina- tion. EXETER—Reeve—W: D. Sanders; Councillors, J. Davis, E. Coultis, J. Hawkins, C. Hooper, • J. Hawkins is the new member of the Council WEST WAWANOSH — Albert John. son was elected reeve lover Ben. Nay- lor, the vote being 366 to 201. For Councillors, F. 13. 'rt'tylor, William Mole William Carr and William E. McPher- son Were elected. ASHF.iELD—Reeve, Frank Johnston 387; Joseph Hackett, 230; John Jam- eesoni 228; deputy, -illtlomas Sullivan, 498; Robert McDonald, 267; Council— John 'Cameron, John D. Fairish, Isaiah Congram elected. TURNBERRY — Reeve, Johu Me- Ewen defeated Isaac Wright by 23 votes. The Gouneil ways elected' by ac. .clarnatlon. The road work bylaw was defeated, HENSALL-Owen Geiger was again returned as reeve of Hewett, defeating Robert Higgins with a ;majority of 42. The Councillors elected are Thomas Hudbon, Robert MacArehur, 0, C. Petty and Ghris Campbell, McKILLOP—'!'here was election for Councid only in McKillop, the reeve having ]leen elected' by acclamation. The Councillors ,are: John Dodds, Bruce Medd, Ed. Boren a:nd Dan, Re- gelee; The defeated eandidate was Alex, 'Cuthill. The plebiscite on abolish. Ing Statute Labor Was defeated by 300 to 145. BAYF'IL•LD—+•ln the only Contest Harry Weston wad elected reeve of the village by a majority of 11 aver Mur- docc Ross, idle •totals being 85 to 76, ham' s U tore t Store The WEEKLY S'I ORE NEWS Stock Foods Dr, Hess' Stock food and Poultry Panacea Panacea 850, 85e and $175 Stock Food 75e, $1.50 and pails $2 50, All fresh stook, Royal Purple Stock and Poultry Food Our stock ie complete in ell stem. Also Roup Cure, Gough Cure, Gall (lure, &c. Alt fs'eeh stook. P CHILBLAIN. Ara you troubled with Chilblain 1 If so try our Chilblain Remedy You will find it a Specific for this painful and trott- ' blesorne compiaint. 250 per bottle FOR A System Builder after a bad cold we cannot too highly recommend Penslar Cod Liver Extract with Malt Extract and Hypo- phosphi tes. $100 per bottle Hot Water - Bottles Fully Guaranteed; .. Out' personas guarantee goes with every bottle we sell and your money bark or a new bot- tle if not u4 to tieguarantee, FOX'S DRUGSTORE ',Careful Prescription Dispensers" DOWN TOWN C. N R. TICKET AGENT DRUGGIST and STATIONER BORN BOOteR,—Oa Dee. 28,1024, at Bethesda Hospit- al, London, to Air. and 6irs. Wilfred 0, Bisbee, of Ethel, a son (Wilfred Weir) still. - born. BATEMANj At Ethel, on December 28th, 1524, to Mr. and Aire. Cecil Batsman, n son, (George Bruce Itusssrt.—In Morris Township, on December 80th. 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Russell, a daughter (Clare Florence.) AUCTION SALE Felner, JANUARY Oth,—Farm Stock, Imple- menta, &o, Lot 10, Con. 19, Grey Township, Stile unreserved et 180 m, sharp. D, M. 8002T, - JOHN 2.,'ioHAtoox. Aoo, Prop $'nIDAY, TAN, 16TH —Farm Stock, at Lot 1, Con. 16, Grey Township, Sale, .unreserved, at 1 p re, H. Tyorman, Prop. ; R. MoInn16, Auctioneer. Walton Horticultural Society The Annual meeting of Walton Horticultur- al Society will be held et the home of R. E, Ferguson, on Wedneedny evening. January 14th, ot 8 o'clock, whenreport will be present- ed„ °miters elected for ensuing year and other, Mildness, trans°ted. MISS MA'CDE FERGUSON, President, W. G. N8.01 , Secretary. Huron Plowman' Association The Anneal Meeting of Huron County Plow. inane' Association, will be held in the Town Rall, Brussels, on Friday, Jen. 18th when the A editor's Report will lie presenter{ and the oi8sore elected for the ensaing year. Every body invited. ALLAN ADAMS, R. L. MCDONALD President, 'vice-Preeslent, L. E. CARDIFF, Oeo: Treas. Brussels Horticultural Society The Anntmi Meeting of Brussels Horticul- tural Society will be held in the Public Lib. rary,.Tnosdny, January 18th, at 8 o'clock 0. m. Annual report will be presented, °Mears rhoeen for 1625 and other business transacted. Yon aro invited to attend. .7A8 FOB, President. MRS, W, W. HARRIS, secretary, .1111.14, Aran BTaAOHAN,—In Ethol.00 Jmnnnry Ist 1025, Farah Amt: Weir, belovt'd wife of William Strachan, aged 82 years, 2 months and 12 days, 81nxnY.—Tn 13rassel0 on December th 5023 George Kirkby.. formerly of rf Morrie town - *hip, aged 87 years.8 menthe sod 0 days. THE Industrial IVlrsrtgago and Savings Company, of Sarnia Ontario, are prepared' to ndvasoe money on Mortgages on good. lands. Parties desiring money on farm mortgages will please apply io James Cowan Seatprth _Ont., who will fur- nish rates. and other par tdeelars. Tho' Industrial Mortgage and Saving*: company Auction Sale Uoragsaavro AUCTION SALE. OF PARIS ss000,-R. tuolnnea, Auctioneer, bee to. calved iastrnationv front the underelgned to Nell by Publto Anottan at lot 1, Con. 18. Grey Twp On Friday, Jan-iCtitnt1 p. an., the Mi. Muria g Stock ;-72•year•old ateers.42.yeer ol(' hell era, 11 -year-old heifer, 1 1 -year-old steer, 1 Durham cow due to calve February 8th, 1 Durham cote Atte to calve April 18th 1 1102 stein farrow cow, 1 Clyde horse 5 years old, 1 mare8ears old, 12 (Ward ewes. Tee/8i- 10 months credit glven.on rurnishlni approved joint notes nt'S per 0001 c51 for cashew:rola amounts, R. Ata1NN1ES, H. TYEIiaiXi4, ^ —^ Auctioneer. Proprietor. ACanon SALE OFFA,RAf0TOC1i.IA1PLg- 815858, arc, -rhe nndorelgned Attatiort• nor lute been in-truoted to sail by Public Auo- Mon on Lot 7, Con. 2, Turnberry, known as the 'BoltF*rtn,on Wed. Jnnaery 14, 1020, the fel. lowing 1-1 DnrIetn cow onope an% dna Feb, 28, 1 Hereford coweupposed due Mar. 20, 1 Poll- Angussuwsupposed due April 110., 1 Durham Cow supposed due Jan. 11, 1 Derhont cote sup- posed due Feb. 24, 6 steorb rising 2 years old, s heifers rlaleg 2 years old, 30 (acres, 1 thorn - bred Durham Balt 2 years old with pedigree, 1 York sow supposed to farrow Feb. 24, 1 York cow enpposo3 to farrow Mar. 1, 1 Berkshb'e sow impposedtofarrow Mer.l, le. ORS ahoat 178 -lbs, 10 pt S ebont100 lbs, 0 pike about 140 lbs, 00 pigs ab mt 2}f5 months old 1 Tamworth hog, 10 tons hay, a temente of turnips, be. tween 600 and 000 bps. oats, 150 bus. good word barley., Chatham fanning -mill with all naives aontplete, No 18 Uookshutt plough. Terme of Sale—All sums of $10 and ander cash, over tiiatatnountten montltsoredlt will be given to purebaeors furnishing approve] Joint notes, O pee cent per annum allow ed off for moth en credit emanate. WM.10100 & 1. ROA OH, JOHN P011710, Atictlona,r, Proprietors, oPi]7iceo er 1 1) akery- BRUSSE LS Wishes its numerous Patrons A f4tippg. dub - roo tt'ltitlig NPui War We thank y ou for your generous and appreciated patronage of the past year and ask a continuauce of the same for [925. Yours Truly, W. . Fw.. WILLIS i tti V, iAl (f p 4 I. o f[C il ifiii ,1.. �srO ' 0 Drawing Upon, ' the Sensitive Customer "r sail ;jeep £q . a0Otu Jo .trot;gallon an I AcceSioniliy been regarded by a realplent of a draft as reflection upon his ability to pay. ` There Is no founds,- tion for snob an"7des, and full knowledge of the use of this System demonstrates to the most eonscient1ous of men ther , the service Is a convendeece to Idne as well es 'to+1i'5icretiitor. Standard'Bank'collections by draft are untyersaity used by business houses to which courtesy 'and goodwill are ss essential in transactions as is dill- cient business Management,, . Tee BANK OF CtA.NA_DA. . BRANCH—G. H. Samie, Manager Ai�p BANKING FIFTY VEADS 1?►t9 STANDARD BRUSSELS j People We Tail( About tit tt 2t Alex Fox was a°holitiey visitor in the parental home . W. M. Sinclair was in Toronto this week on a business trip. Clark Matheson took a run up to Al landale to ' see the folks.” Miss Jessie Cunningbam, 'reroute, was here for a short holiday. Miss Elsie Smith returned to her school at Bracebridge last Saturday. Wan A, Bryacs, Fordwich, was a Visi- tor with his mother in town pe Monday J. W. Pollard, Stratford. was a visitor with bis brother, Edward Pollard, Brus- sels. jack Cunningham, Palmerston, spent part of his vacation with relatives in Brussels. • Miss Edith Johnston, Stratford, spent tbe week end with Miss Elva Oliver, Princess Street. Barrister j, L. Lamont, Kincardine, was a holiday visitor with relatives In Brussels sed locality. Leslie Lo,vey, Toronto, made a short visit with his parents, George and Mrs, Lowry, Princess street. Ben, Dark, Galt, was a holiday visitor with Brussels relatives, on . which oc• nasion a family re -Union was held. Jno. and Mrs. Cunningham were vise tors over Christmas at the home of Herbert sndMrs Cunningham, Palmer- Won, David Lament, Melita, Man., is once more radiating sunshine in Brussels and locali'y. He usually makes a vis t to the old home each year, Geo E. Hanley and daughter Marg- aret, :Stratford. were holiday visitors with the former's parents, Geo. and Mrs. Hanley, Queen street, , Jno. and Mrs. Henderson and baby, Toronto, were here on a vi$ t with the folk in the parental home. Former is a scboolteaeber in Toronto. Miss Annie MeLay, teacher at St, Catheriaes, was visiting Miss Mae Skel- ton They are old frieuts, Miss Me- Lay's parental bome is Ripley. Miss Mary Lawrence, Durham, who is a school teacher by profession, called to visit Miss Mae Skelton. They are companion teachers in Wiarton Public School. Douglas and Mrs. .Hutchinson, Have- lock. Ont„ were holiday visitors with Earl and Mrs. Cunningham. Brussels. The former is a brother of the hostess Milton Oliver, who is Linotype operat- or on tie Essex Free Press, made a short visit with relatives abet old.,.frieode in Brussels and locality He thinks Es- sex is o. k. Chas Murcar, town, bas been appoint- ed an official Hockey Referee for tbe Northern League He's an old hand at the business rendering service for sever- al seasons. On account of s touch of la -grippe 'rhos. Armstrong. had to delay his re. turn to his school to Toronto, receiving the necessary doctoring up at tbeparent- al home here, Palmerston Spectator of last week says —D R. and Mrs. Cunningbam, Jno. and Mis Cunningham, and Misses Ina and Evelyn Cunningham, Brussels, spent Christmas at the home of S. H. aid Mrs Cunningbam. Mrs. Mabee, Ingersoll, inhere waiting OU her mother, Mrs. William Ellis, Brussels South, who fell several weeks ago and injured one of her hips Mrs. Ellis is in her 85th year and does not stand injuries as well as when she was younger. We are sorry to state that Mrs, Abram Cook, 'Turnberry street North, has not been enjoying her usualgood health re- cently.but her many friends hope for early improvement. Mrs 'Cook is in the go's but has been wonderfully`hesrty for her years, Geo, R Somerville and:bride, Acton, were enjoying part of their honeymoon with relatives and friends in Brussels The bride will be more easily located whets we say she was Miss 0 la Arm• strong, Brussels, in maiden days and taught succeesfully in Acton for years and also interested herself in church work, and girl's sports, Nearby Elections Ellice—Rost, Armstrong, Reeve, fHiUUlyert—R. Iioggarth, Reeve (Logan—Jas. Douglas, Reeve by 155. iMttdhell—A. D. Calnerote Mayor, IMinto—R; J, liotham, Reeve. Kinloss. Council was presented wish acclamation. Fordwich Hot tient (ural Society meets Jae. 12, Annual meeting, Joseph Montgomery, an old rasident of Hnwiek, died at Neepawa, Man„ Dec, 28rd. Reeve Tngiie and Deputy Reeve Hubbard worn re-elected in Howiok township by acclamation. Mrs, Henry Has•ding died in How- lok Dee, 27111, aged 81 years. She had been au invalid for some, time. Wroxeter Curler% organized with R, Black, Hon. Pres ; J. N, A11nu, Pres,; I, S. Dont, Vice Pees 11. Rasmussen, Sec,;and 'r, Henry, Treas.. "Soop'er ti." Brussels Municipal Election' The result of the Municipal Election Brussels for 1925 re-elects' ell the members of 1924 'Coun,ell seeking re•• turn, viz Reeve A. C. Baeker, by ac- clamation and Councillors J. W. loin - strong and J. 1i. Hewitit. TO fill' the chairs occupied by George R. Weller and Walter Rose for .past term, Robt. J. Bowman headed the pall und G. R. Muldoon a former member of the Board, goes back to •complete lire quartette as Councillors. D. M. Scott, the defeated candidate for the Council board lead 56 piumpers placed in the balled box for him, a re- cord for Brussels. For Utilities Commissioners Walter Rose and A. C. Damns were the choice. W. R. Little made a good run. There was a good vote polled on Monday, considering everything and the ,tabulated results for the day are as follows — COUNCILLORS No,1 00.2 Tt'I R. J. BOWMAN 158 130-283 J. W. ARMSTRONG -151 132-283 J. H. HEWITT i55 124-279 G. R. MULD00N . , 151 117-268 D, M. Scott 85 7S--163 COM'MiSSIONERS No.1 No. 2"T•ti W. ROSE 151 119-270 A. C. DAMES 130 92-222 W. R. Little . , . , 414 94-208 There will be a billy Year before the °feeler), and we wish them success in their duties. Municipal Elections DUBLIN -=There was no election for village trustees here, Michael O'Lough- lin resigning to db away with the nec- essity of •an election. The trustees are: Alex. Darling, L. J. Looby and Patrick Woods. LISTOWEL — The three -cornered fight for the mayor's chtlsr resulted In J. C .Hay obtaining his ambition of the chief,mugistracy of the town of which he has been a resident for so many years. The_ results of the election were es follows: Mayor, J. C. Hay, 343; J. 'Donaldson 246; W. E. Binning, 203, Reeve, A. Ringler, 431; J, A. Hacking 351. GODERICH—Potting for dye: 0111- ces In Goderich resulted in the election of B. C. Munnings for reeve, J. J Moser deputy and in a keenly fought contest for Council, R. C. Hays, jr., G. C. Lee, David Sproule, A, J. Paltridrge, Robert Turner, A. L. Cole. The plebiscite on the erection of a new town Mail carried by ,a small majority. EAST WAWANOSH P. W. Scott nomas elected by a maj.Gritty, .of 9 over R. Coultas, .The Council was eleoted.oy 'acclamation. ,HULLETT—Matt. Armstrong, w'Iio has been reeve for 9 years and had .a great many fights went down to de- fetat by Robert 'Clark who had a maj orlty of 27 votes. BLYTH-•Blyth Council just has a Reeve, James Dodds, and two Council- lors, Charles Burling and John Heffron and will have to have another nomina- tion. EXETER—Reeve—W: D. Sanders; Councillors, J. Davis, E. Coultis, J. Hawkins, C. Hooper, • J. Hawkins is the new member of the Council WEST WAWANOSH — Albert John. son was elected reeve lover Ben. Nay- lor, the vote being 366 to 201. For Councillors, F. 13. 'rt'tylor, William Mole William Carr and William E. McPher- son Were elected. ASHF.iELD—Reeve, Frank Johnston 387; Joseph Hackett, 230; John Jam- eesoni 228; deputy, -illtlomas Sullivan, 498; Robert McDonald, 267; Council— John 'Cameron, John D. Fairish, Isaiah Congram elected. TURNBERRY — Reeve, Johu Me- Ewen defeated Isaac Wright by 23 votes. The Gouneil ways elected' by ac. .clarnatlon. The road work bylaw was defeated, HENSALL-Owen Geiger was again returned as reeve of Hewett, defeating Robert Higgins with a ;majority of 42. The Councillors elected are Thomas Hudbon, Robert MacArehur, 0, C. Petty and Ghris Campbell, McKILLOP—'!'here was election for Councid only in McKillop, the reeve having ]leen elected' by acclamation. The Councillors ,are: John Dodds, Bruce Medd, Ed. Boren a:nd Dan, Re- gelee; The defeated eandidate was Alex, 'Cuthill. The plebiscite on abolish. Ing Statute Labor Was defeated by 300 to 145. BAYF'IL•LD—+•ln the only Contest Harry Weston wad elected reeve of the village by a majority of 11 aver Mur- docc Ross, idle •totals being 85 to 76, ham' s U tore t Store The WEEKLY S'I ORE NEWS Stock Foods Dr, Hess' Stock food and Poultry Panacea Panacea 850, 85e and $175 Stock Food 75e, $1.50 and pails $2 50, All fresh stook, Royal Purple Stock and Poultry Food Our stock ie complete in ell stem. Also Roup Cure, Gough Cure, Gall (lure, &c. Alt fs'eeh stook. P CHILBLAIN. Ara you troubled with Chilblain 1 If so try our Chilblain Remedy You will find it a Specific for this painful and trott- ' blesorne compiaint. 250 per bottle FOR A System Builder after a bad cold we cannot too highly recommend Penslar Cod Liver Extract with Malt Extract and Hypo- phosphi tes. $100 per bottle Hot Water - Bottles Fully Guaranteed; .. Out' personas guarantee goes with every bottle we sell and your money bark or a new bot- tle if not u4 to tieguarantee, FOX'S DRUGSTORE ',Careful Prescription Dispensers" DOWN TOWN C. N R. TICKET AGENT DRUGGIST and STATIONER BORN BOOteR,—Oa Dee. 28,1024, at Bethesda Hospit- al, London, to Air. and 6irs. Wilfred 0, Bisbee, of Ethel, a son (Wilfred Weir) still. - born. BATEMANj At Ethel, on December 28th, 1524, to Mr. and Aire. Cecil Batsman, n son, (George Bruce Itusssrt.—In Morris Township, on December 80th. 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Russell, a daughter (Clare Florence.) AUCTION SALE Felner, JANUARY Oth,—Farm Stock, Imple- menta, &o, Lot 10, Con. 19, Grey Township, Stile unreserved et 180 m, sharp. D, M. 8002T, - JOHN 2.,'ioHAtoox. Aoo, Prop $'nIDAY, TAN, 16TH —Farm Stock, at Lot 1, Con. 16, Grey Township, Sale, .unreserved, at 1 p re, H. Tyorman, Prop. ; R. MoInn16, Auctioneer. Walton Horticultural Society The Annual meeting of Walton Horticultur- al Society will be held et the home of R. E, Ferguson, on Wedneedny evening. January 14th, ot 8 o'clock, whenreport will be present- ed„ °miters elected for ensuing year and other, Mildness, trans°ted. MISS MA'CDE FERGUSON, President, W. G. N8.01 , Secretary. Huron Plowman' Association The Anneal Meeting of Huron County Plow. inane' Association, will be held in the Town Rall, Brussels, on Friday, Jen. 18th when the A editor's Report will lie presenter{ and the oi8sore elected for the ensaing year. Every body invited. ALLAN ADAMS, R. L. MCDONALD President, 'vice-Preeslent, L. E. CARDIFF, Oeo: Treas. Brussels Horticultural Society The Anntmi Meeting of Brussels Horticul- tural Society will be held in the Public Lib. rary,.Tnosdny, January 18th, at 8 o'clock 0. m. Annual report will be presented, °Mears rhoeen for 1625 and other business transacted. Yon aro invited to attend. .7A8 FOB, President. MRS, W, W. HARRIS, secretary, .1111.14, Aran BTaAOHAN,—In Ethol.00 Jmnnnry Ist 1025, Farah Amt: Weir, belovt'd wife of William Strachan, aged 82 years, 2 months and 12 days, 81nxnY.—Tn 13rassel0 on December th 5023 George Kirkby.. formerly of rf Morrie town - *hip, aged 87 years.8 menthe sod 0 days. THE Industrial IVlrsrtgago and Savings Company, of Sarnia Ontario, are prepared' to ndvasoe money on Mortgages on good. lands. Parties desiring money on farm mortgages will please apply io James Cowan Seatprth _Ont., who will fur- nish rates. and other par tdeelars. Tho' Industrial Mortgage and Saving*: company Auction Sale Uoragsaavro AUCTION SALE. OF PARIS ss000,-R. tuolnnea, Auctioneer, bee to. calved iastrnationv front the underelgned to Nell by Publto Anottan at lot 1, Con. 18. Grey Twp On Friday, Jan-iCtitnt1 p. an., the Mi. Muria g Stock ;-72•year•old ateers.42.yeer ol(' hell era, 11 -year-old heifer, 1 1 -year-old steer, 1 Durham cow due to calve February 8th, 1 Durham cote Atte to calve April 18th 1 1102 stein farrow cow, 1 Clyde horse 5 years old, 1 mare8ears old, 12 (Ward ewes. Tee/8i- 10 months credit glven.on rurnishlni approved joint notes nt'S per 0001 c51 for cashew:rola amounts, R. Ata1NN1ES, H. TYEIiaiXi4, ^ —^ Auctioneer. Proprietor. ACanon SALE OFFA,RAf0TOC1i.IA1PLg- 815858, arc, -rhe nndorelgned Attatiort• nor lute been in-truoted to sail by Public Auo- Mon on Lot 7, Con. 2, Turnberry, known as the 'BoltF*rtn,on Wed. Jnnaery 14, 1020, the fel. lowing 1-1 DnrIetn cow onope an% dna Feb, 28, 1 Hereford coweupposed due Mar. 20, 1 Poll- Angussuwsupposed due April 110., 1 Durham Cow supposed due Jan. 11, 1 Derhont cote sup- posed due Feb. 24, 6 steorb rising 2 years old, s heifers rlaleg 2 years old, 30 (acres, 1 thorn - bred Durham Balt 2 years old with pedigree, 1 York sow supposed to farrow Feb. 24, 1 York cow enpposo3 to farrow Mar. 1, 1 Berkshb'e sow impposedtofarrow Mer.l, le. ORS ahoat 178 -lbs, 10 pt S ebont100 lbs, 0 pike about 140 lbs, 00 pigs ab mt 2}f5 months old 1 Tamworth hog, 10 tons hay, a temente of turnips, be. tween 600 and 000 bps. oats, 150 bus. good word barley., Chatham fanning -mill with all naives aontplete, No 18 Uookshutt plough. Terme of Sale—All sums of $10 and ander cash, over tiiatatnountten montltsoredlt will be given to purebaeors furnishing approve] Joint notes, O pee cent per annum allow ed off for moth en credit emanate. WM.10100 & 1. ROA OH, JOHN P011710, Atictlona,r, Proprietors, oPi]7iceo er 1 1) akery- BRUSSE LS Wishes its numerous Patrons A f4tippg. dub - roo tt'ltitlig NPui War We thank y ou for your generous and appreciated patronage of the past year and ask a continuauce of the same for [925. Yours Truly, W. . Fw.. WILLIS