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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1925-12-9, Page 8• V ea Store Extends an invitation to make this your Headquarters for Christmas Shopping. We now have the most Qt our Christ- mas Goods on display and we think we are safe in saying the assortment is Bigger and Better Than Ever Come in and see the New • Ambers, Ivory, Ebony and Tortoise Shell Beautiful Fine China Very :New Christmas Papeteries Pictures and Fancy Baskets Perfumes and Toilet Preparations in Special Combination Pkgs. The Season's New Books, Christmas Cards, Booklets and Calendars Fountain Pens with Matching Eversharp Pencils Christmas Tags, Seals and Decorations You will enjoy seeing the New Goods Two New B ooks Treading the Wine Press One inpreasing Purpose $2.00 $2.00 M By Ralph Connor By author of"lf Wi,:tit, Comes" e R. SMITH irnt�'a irh e �-yrOPeaDrugi:.•t and Stationer MerAtieeeein irg4e '4 nmev. Local News Items K«? +iwr.`�+3 $»:»1C.wi«Y»�.;o«+«+-.s»-.o •�i'•+«'riawt»'.t3�+#«;K«2.r, +.+F�'.�t'»'s»:"$�M�': �k-:-3'.• �-: x Minor Locals. It's December again. The last month of the year. Shopearly: anti mail early. TAX NOTICE.—Gordon. McDowell, The next holiday will be Christmas.. Tax collector. will be at the Town LOST.—Scotch collie dog, 9 months old. Light tan. white markings. Reward. G. H. Samis. Taxes will have to be paid by Dee,, 14. Nandi meets next Tuesday even- ing. Send The Post your items and per. densis. Christmas ,hopping is now on in earnest. Stores are being decorated for the Christmastide. 13' more shopping days and then the excitement is over. Let us have the news of your cern- munity or any personal item. Popularity of the radio seems to be on the increase in Brussels Sev- eral additional homes have had in- strument sinstalled recently. Our local places of business are taking on the appearance of the ap- proaching Christmas season. The interior of the stores is being decor- ated and the proprietors are looking forward to a larger Christmas trade than ever. No less than seven new or revised text; hash; fo ruse in Ontario Public Hall, Friday and Saturday after- noon of this week and all day next Monday to receive taxes. ALL kinds of new sleighs for sale, also some good second hand ones. John Long. DR. L. O. WHITFIELD, Chiropra- tor, will be at the home of George Whitfield, 13 Con., Gres, on Thursdays during the winter months. FRESH Beef for sale, by the quarter, or by the pound. R. J. McLennan, Nee Lot 19, Con. 2, Morris. 25-3 Pelona 109. HAY for sale at Lot 7, Con. 3, Grey. Some mixed hay and some timothy. Apply to, Harvey Bryans, tf Phone 12-8. FOUND.—Woollen Glove on Main Street, Brussels, on Monday even- ing. Owner may have same . at The Post. HAY for sale—Several tons of good Timothy hay for sale. Phone39-19. Mrs.H. c uarrie. M Q and High Schools are now being anLot '12 . Con. 4, Gro .I'rlubatio Grey. d bythe Department of n ane P r and will go into use within the next FOR Sale -7 -room frame hawse on twelve months. Got a Red Fog. While hunting one day last week, Palmer Sommerville was lucky to get a red fox. Installed Motor. Dr. R. S. Hamilton has installed an electric motor in his dental office, This will do away with the foot work in his "research work for nerves." A Well Edited Paper. Last week the Amherstburg Echo entered upon its 52nd year ofub- lication in that town. Editor Marsh keeps The Echo im the front ranks all the time. The Post wishes The John Street, Brussels. small stable, garden, hard and soft water. Reas- onable terms. For particulars apply to Alex. Dark, Brussels, It. R. 5. 24-2 Phone 129. LOST.—Brown leather hand bag, containing small purse and sum of money, between Cranbrook and Listowel, last Thursday, Nov. 26. Finder kindly inform Phone 24-16. Wm. Smalldon. GELDING COLT for sale, also a quantity of buckwheat. Could also feed a few head of cattle for 3 months. 24-2 Alex Dark, Phone 129 Brussels, R. R. 5. FOR SALE. — Partridge, Cochin, Echo continued success. Cockerels, $3 each. Phone 72 Douglas Warwick, COW For Sele.=A young Holstein cow due to calve first week of Dec.. 24-2 Wm.. Sicmmon, Phone 83-7 Lot 23, Con. 9, Grey, Retires From Public Life. Mayor W. H. Willie, who has made a most efficient Mayor of Wingham for the past two years, has dropped out of the Council Board for this coming year, Mayor Willis, was a former well known merchant in this town, and hie wife, formerly Minnie Gerry. less born here. Court Dates Announced. The dates of the Winter Assizes and Spring circuits of the Supreme Court of Ontario were announced last Friday from Osgoode Hall. The jury eittings at Goderich are set for Tueeday, February 2, before Mr. Jus- tice )'..ogle and the Men -jury sittings Monday, April 12, before Mr. Justice Lennox, FOR SALE.—Three driving horses and 1 general purpose colt rising ?,.years. Duncan McTaggart. Phone 299 R. It. 2,Brusseis. KNITTING mitts again—Knitting the good, home-made mitts. Have a few pairs on hand. Phone 7710. FOR Sale -3 steer calves; two young furrow cows. Graham •Survey, Phone 66.19. FOR Sale. --4 acre lot or; Princess street, witgood barn, well and cistern. For further particulars apply to Mrs. Parker Kincardine, or A. H. Macdonald, Brussels. Send the Home Paper as a Christman Gift Re-elected Reeve of Bayfield. Have you considered The Poet as a Christmas gift? -A distant friend A. E. Ervin, ex -warden of Huron or relative will appreciate the home Co., was elected Reeve of Bayfield by 22 over Murdock Rose, Mr. Er- win Is well known to many in Brus- sels. Mrs. Erwin was formerly Miss Mary Beattie, of town. torp 52wtimeswa1 yl ear. We wilas a l start sending the paper at once if you Wish and we will mail a pretty card in time for Christmas telling who the donor is. Car Accident. The Listowel Standard of last week refers to an accident to a form - Annual Christmas Entertainment. The Little Stars' Mission Band of Melville Church will hold its annual Chrlstmea Entertainment in the lec- ture room ofthe Church, on Taos - or resident of Brussels, who Is a day evening, Dee. 15th. at 8 o'dee k. Well known medical man in Listowel: An offering will be taken at the door. Or, Jas. Moore had what might have Joins. Advertiser Staff, been a very serious accident on Pre. tiny last, He was driving his car to Melville W. Rossie, a former cdi- 'i,wood, and owing to the icy roads tor of the Advertiser who left The the ear turned right about and skid- Globe recently. has returned to the 'dad into the ditch. Ono wheel was London Advertiser and will be night ,coniplettly broken off. Dr. Moore Editor. Mr. Rosaie should add as somewhat bruised but escaped strength to this Western. Ontario I ib- glkller fnju1'y, oral papor, Brussels Rita! Church KEY. A. W. BARKER.'El, D, MINISTER Sunday, Dec. 13th 11 a.m.-Communion Service. Subject "Redeeming Love" 3 pen.—Sabbath School ses- sion and. Bible Classes - 7 p.m—Public Worship, Theme "The World Citizen" Tuesday—Y. P. Society, Wednesday—Prayer and Praise service. Friday—Choir rehearsal. Friday evening, Dec. 18th Sunday School entertainment. Tax Time. Tax Collector McDowell is busy these days collecting the municipal taxes. Remember Dee. 14th is the last day to save the additional 5%. Change in Weather. Regular Indian summer hit us on Thursday of last week. It was a beautiful sunny day, but a little sloppy underfoot. Business Places Open. Commencing next Wednesday evening, Dec. 16th, the business plac- es will keep open every evening until Christmas. Broke a Finger. While playing at the Public School Kenneth Thuell, son of Robert and Mrs. Thuell, broke a finger on his right hand last week. P. O. Inspector Was Here. The Postoffice Inspector paid a visit to Brussels Postoffice on Thurs- day of last week and found every- thting in good condition. Moved. John Oliver and family have taken rooms in the I. C. Richard block and moved last week. The apartment was in the hands of the decorators for a few days. Council Meets Tuesday. The Statutory meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday evening of next week, Dec. 15th. when the Treasurer's statement will be presented and the business of the year wound up. Christmas "entertainment. The annual Sunday School Christ- mas Entertainment of the United Church will be held on Friday even- (ing, Dec. 18th, in the school roam. of the church. A good program is be- ing prepared. Tenders Asked For. Se larate t.'nders are asked for by tit' Public Library Board for tho decorating of the basement and up- tairs of the Library. Tenders must be in by Saturday, Dec. 12. See advt. in this issue. Transferred to Toronto Conference. Rey. S. J. Arlin now of Toronto, and a former popular minister in the Brussels Methodist church, has been transfer red, from the -Toronto Con- ference. Rev. itir. Arlin superannuat- ed some years ago. Advertising Paye. Advertising in The Post pays. Last Wednesday evening, a few hours after thewa p a er s off the press, , P the fur coat was sold; the tine chain. ee overcd and a copy of The Post of 1922 was found for a ;party who wanted .lame. A small sum of 25c covered each advt. The Christmas Mails. Get your Christmas mail away early. Every year the mails are jammed with last minute messages and parcels which : inconvenience every one concerned, and with a lit- tle forethought could be avoided. The local postoffice under the man- agement of W. Scott is ready to co- operate in every respect. Married in Wingham. The Wingham Advance -Times last week had a wedding notice which re- ferred to two well known Bruseel- ites. At the Wingham Parsonage, on Wednesday, Nov. 25th. Rev. M. M. Bennett tied the nuptial knot be- tween Wm. Charles Murcar and Lil- lian Lenore Thuell, daughter of Robt. and Mrs. Thuell, of Brussels. Their friends offer congratulations. The newspapers of Gananoque have amalgamated, Send in School Reports. The Post is always pleased to pub. lish school reports when sent in by the teachers. "Copy" nailed to a printing office goes for one cent if the envelope to not sealed, and mark=' ed "Copy" or "Manuscript." The best way is to moisten the envelope flap and turn it in. Thee holds the contents from getting out. We are always pleased also to receive reli- able news from any source. We do, sire a few more correspondents in unrepresented districts. The Young People's League. On Tuesday evening, Dec, 1st, the topic, "What is Sucess," was taken by Bertram Hemingway. True suc- cess consists. not sa much in what is actually Achieved, as in the spirit and aim which prompt the effort, Thre theme was developed very clearly and concisely, the speaker using no notes and showing careful prepara- tion, OnDec. 8th,, the topic was taken by Mrs. Maguire, subject be- ing, t Da end in "Do Life's s Ob11 a ions p upon Law?" To this a very emphatic "yes" was the reply. It was pointed out that our Lord Himself recognized this grant truth. Next Tuesday even- ing, 16th, the meeting will be itt charge of the Missiisonary depart. ment and na interesting and profits able time is assured. The League extends a cordial invitation to a11. who Are dither young ill roars young in spirit, It n !t BANKING FIFTY YEARS Create Your Own Currency OWt nwnetship oI a taavings Batik A,eaune creates' a currency all you, UWn, A cliental hearing your signature jointly with that of the Standard Bank adds the prestige of ear name with rho integrity of yours, u combiutttiott of Inestimablevalue to you from ti business and spial viewpoint, kvhile t,flcring other practical advantages of incalculable number, The deposit of one dollar to your credit in the nearest Standard Sauk Branch, will lay the foundation, for a currency all your owe. th STANDARD BANK OF CAMs : , BRUSSELS BRANCH—G. H. Semis, Manager Shipped Horses. orses. ' Last Wednesday J. H. Galbraith shipped another car load of horses to Quebec. He shipped another load today. Realized Good Prices. The auction sale of Nesbit Hamil- ton last Saturday wasee very success- ful one. Good prices were realized for the cattle. D, M. Scott was the auctioneer. Govt. Officer Was Here. A Government officer was here last week checking up the amusement tax at Picture Show and the foot ball and softball games. Everything was in satisfactory order. • Moved. W. A. Grewar moved his restaur- ant up to the store recently purchas- ed from D. C. Ross and has made a great improvement in the interior from the old store. Secured Flag for Paris. The Paris correspondent to the Brantford Expositor had the follow- ing item which refers to a former Barrister in Brussels:—Through the efforts of Mayor A. IL Monteith, a flag has been procured from the De- partment of National Defense for use at the Armories. The absence of a flag flying at half-mast over the armories in respect to the late Queen Mother, was remarked by many citi- zens. Successful Bazaar. Last Saturday afternoon, despite the bad weather, the Bazaar held by the Ladies Aid of the 'United Church, was a very successful one. The pro- ceeds will run over $500. The various booths, with their big stock of goods,. were well patronized during the afternoon and at supper time a •welt ternp^•red eu,,i.er was given and a big crowd partook. The Ladies' Aid wish to thank their many friends for the many useful donations made, and the public general for their generous response. Passed Away Suddenly. Shortly after midnight on Sunday Mrs. Wm. McCall, a resident of this locality fora great many years, pass- ed away at, the hoose of 0., Walker, Deceased had been living alone, and feeling a weak spell coming on, had got up and onethe street to M. Walker's whereross slro passed away in about 16 minutes. She was 72 years -of age. The late Mrs. McCall was born in Yorkshire, England, and. when a child cline to Canada with her parents. After a short stay in Waterloo Co., the Jackson family moved up into Morris. After her marriage to her partner in life. they lived for many, years on the 7th line of Morris. Some 13 or 14 years ago they moved to Brussels where Mr. McCall -died. Mrs. Charles McQuar- re> of GreYtown hlP Isa daughter daughters and 4 sons and 2 other dau g survive. v1 . Mrs.McCall is a $ urviv- 1o 6 ed by one brother, Pater Jackson in the West, and two sisters, Mrs. Alex. Smith, Brusels, and Mrs. Ellen Fear, 1lfimico. As some of the members are coming from the West, the funer- al arrangements have not been made yet. PERTH COUNTY The total enrollment of St. Malys Public School is 550 pupils. Thethreshing of flax at the Tavis- tock mill has been completed. The motor car of David McKay, of Downie, was practically a com- plete wreck after a collision with a car driven by Edward Baker, of Al- berti street, Stratford. The collision occurred at the junction of Ontario and Erie streets about} 6 o'clock, Mr. Mcleay's mother was with him in the car at the time of the accident, but escaped with a sever shaking up. Mr. Baker was unhurt. f✓� I Church- Notes Melville Presbyterian Church On the evening of Dec. 7th, the monthly business meetidl; of the Ladies' Aid of Melville church met for the election of officers for the coming year, which are as follows :—Pres, Mrs. Robt, Oliver let Vice Pres,, Mee. Wrn. Gillespie ; 2,14 Vice Pres„ Mrs, A. H. Macdonald ; 3rd Vice Pres„ Mrs. Wm. Clouse;4Lh Vice Pres.; Mrs. Jae, Ballantne ; Sec., Mary Lamont; seat. Sec„ rs: N. Hamilton ,• Treas., Mrs. Carrie Dun- bar i Asst. Treas., Mrs, T. Ritchie, The Society meets the first Monday oieach month. The services in Melville church last 'Sabbath were conducted by Rev. Sam- uel Davies, formerly of Hartford, Can- necticut t, and Wainwright, Albers, who took as itis morning text, Heb. sews 13:8 "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, to -day and forever." Iu a changing world, how can Jesus be a Leader and Saviourif he is a change. less Christ ? (1) As an historical figure, Jesus is the same yesterday. to -day and forever. (2) The Christ of Glory is`Lhe same Obrist as the Christ of Calvary. To know that we can have the same fellowship with flim ie one of the comforts of life, (8) Jesus is a Christ that lawsuits of a growing conception of Him as we grow into closer fellowship with bin. (4) The voice of Christ that speaks to men to -day enables Him to keep puce with a changin world, "Liberty as a test of character" was Air .Davies' subject at the evening service, the text being Acts 4:23, "And being let g they went unto their own cmmnany" (I) The hour of cessation from labor a a test of elm: eater. (2) Obetrsete is seen twat tested when the If adine airings of youth fall off. (3) The hour of liberty is precious because it is the bns•tiptujnination. Td CiPlpurll$ of lye rnelf'tkethe 1n stir hones of Iibe- arty are the decisions that count. (4)' The deepest ere that goes up from the human heart is itt the hour of liberty when the aeut cries out for God, (i) Thi• is the hour of liberty for our Omit -h. What the church does it this hour will determine what the future of the church is Lo be. BRUCE COUNTY The death occurred, following a lingering illness, of Peter C. Craig, one of the early pioneers of Ii3gre- mont township. near Hanover, in his 93rd year. William Howe, of North Bruce, had a narrow escape from serious in- juries while operating a clover thesb- er. He was reaching into the clover huller to fix some machinery when his coat sleeveve caught in a revolving pulley. He was hurld several feet injuries in the air and suffered severe in� to his right arm, besides dislocating his shoulder. BORN Ta sant —ln Blv tb, on November 20th, 1026, to Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Whiten, a son, MARRIED MCOAh—Tnannt,.—AE the parsonage, Wing- ham,on Wednesday, Nov. 26th, 1926, by Rev.. M. M, Bennett. William Oharies. Mesar to Lillian Lenore Thuell, both of Brussels. .. _ DIED 9eCOALL.-InBrnesele. on Monday, Dec. 7th, 1923, Hannah (Annie) Jaokson. robot of the late William MoCan, In keened year. Auction Sale. SAtnnoev, Dee. 19th. -400 sere farm, et the American Hotel, Benssele.. Salo at 0 o'clock. Wm. R Kerney, Prop.: D. M. Soott Ana. ToaenAY, Dam 16131, --Term- stook, imp. lemente. Grams, Hay, ete, st Lot 27 Con, 11, Prop, ; Sale �M Scott. Ano' Wm, Willoughby, Week -end Specials AT WILLIS' 1 lb, Dates 12c or 2 lbs, for 23c T2 Cakes Comfort Soap 69c. Thompson's Seedless Raisins 2 lbs. for 266 Cans of Corn or Peas 266 4 Pkgs. of Jelly Powder 29c Photo 8211 FREE One Broom Free with every &2.50 order, not Includ- ing sugar or flour. This offer good for Saturday only, All Town Orders Delivered W. E. WILLIS BRIJs$2t.8 AT Christmp,& Buying Year by year we find our Customers giving this important matter much earlier considera- tion than formerly so with this in mind this week finds our complete stock on display and from points of excellence and variety we think it is one of the most complete we have yet shown. Come in and see for yourselves, You will be made very welcome. WATERMAN AND PARKERS' FOUNTAIN PENS Very complete stock, $2.50 to $6.00 CHOCOLATES Some very handsome pack- ages. 40c to $3.00 THERMOS BOTTLES A real practical gift—all styles and sizes. CHINA This is one of •our most at- tractive lines—our stock is large and very varied. PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS. Hodnufe Three Flowers and Seeley's in very dainty pack- • ages. FANCY BOXED STATIONERY Always a very acceptable gift. Ours is Warwick's handsome "Deluxe" line 25c to $2.50. CAMERAS For an all year Christmas' gift, it's hard to beat a cam- era. FLASH LIGHTS A fine little gift for anyone. FINE LEATHER GOODS Last year this proved to be one of our very best lines, but this year, from a point of excellence, we have far sur- passed it. We. modally in- vite you to see this part of our Christmas display, FRENCH IVORY Here is where our stock is particularly complete. We have given it a very complete and caref51 selection at pric- es that are absolutely right. We think you will say so too. FOX'S DRUG STORE "Careful Prescription Dispensers" DOWN TOWN C. N. R. TICKET AGENT DRUCIGIST and STATIONER BRUCE COUNTY Personal Paragraphs II Operations have commenced for the replacing of the dock to the San - Mrs. J. W. Proctor spent the week geen rive harbor at Southampton. end in Wingham. j The amalgamation of Knox and Mrs. Parker, of Kincardine, was a Wesley congregations of Paisley, visitor in town last week. were fittingly observed in Knox J. T. Woods was renewing old ac- • church last Sunday morning. quaintances in town last week. Mrs. W. H. Kerr was a visitor at Stratford last week for afew days. Councillor Wes. Armstrong was off duty a couple of days with a severe cold. Mrs. W. M. Sinclair was a visitor for a day or so with her daughter, A e h p gasoline engine. with water tank,. spark a•ll and ,w loll to goal working order, Mrs .Clarke, 8t Hamilton. Barrister W. M. Sinclair was in Appir ntPosS rsilr.IS"Tha iuust Toronto last week attending the ,ap- peal of North Huron election. Rev. T. E. and Mrs. Kennedy, of Markdale, were calling on friends in Tenders Wanted town an Thursday of last week. 3. Ferguson was in Kitchener on Set arida tenders wanted tar decorating Monday attending the funeral of Dr. Pelma Library, for bn•ement and upper 11 G. I,ecltner, Shexuff of Waterloo floor. Tenders rrceteed up 50 tsatnldny, Oes. C onrity. 19th. Lomat or any tender not ncaysnr111• Mrs. J. L. Kerr anti Mary Baumis 4 Penal ei0. RU;;HANAN, ties y et t?nerd. returned home this week from their short visit in Toronto. We are sorry to report the former's father, Geo; Brown, shows no improvement in health. ' Old friends of Dr. Bryans, of Tor- onto, will be sorry to learn that he tremohouseendkiteben, oleo triune stable has been under a specialist's care, on Lot 21. Con. 17, tars Twp., will be sold 1t having had an infectin from s pat eatdtny, Deo le L.wifu LeFna"sheds be:°o�r fent. We hope to hear of his rm-,.apernEolg. Apply AROR;A h;aLRA1V. provement. - 21 Phone 20.7 B; B,':r, Aramaic. Gasoline Engine For Sale For Sale by Tender eitch & Ziegler ETHEL A Few Specials for the Week Groceries 1 Rubbers - Sultana Raisins, loose, per ]b. , .15c Currants, choice, per ib. 17c Figs, loose select, 2 lbs .for 25c Mixed Lemon and Orange peel, per lb, 25c Dates, loose, 2 lbs. for 25c We have a full line of Fresh Fruit including Cranberries and Grapes, also Nuts and Candies for the Christ- mas trade. 13 Cased of Rubbers to Clear Pure White Laced rubbers for men reg. $4.00 to clear at .... 32.75 • 12 inch Leather Top Rubbers, reg. $6.70 for , 16 inch Leather Top Rubbers, reg$5..00 $6.60 for $5.75' I 1 linof - be . i accord - All other ea rub rs n ; ance, Dry Goods 1.00 pair of Flannelette Blankets, Leather Label Overalls and Sreicks t taa rge size, reg. $275 to ci12 50 reg. $2.50 for..,. ... $2.19 A Few Christmas Suggestions FANCY TOWELS, SILK SCARFS for women, also for men, besides BROADCLOTH ' SHIRTS and the latest in TIES, WOOL CAPS in the. newest shades for women and gide; choicest varieties ofHANDKER- CHIEFS for little and big.alike also SILK WOOL, and SILK AND WOOL HONEY for Ladies and Gents. We have a full line of New Toys for the Children so don't forget the little folks Flour and Feed always on hand. Cream wanted. Highest Prices paid for Produce ''Wanted r000 Geese, Dressed , sero tucks, Dre'sred ,. 1 1 Chickens, Dressed l 4 . rket ods Ch c,l G For the oma iVl , Phone 2211 for prices, Leitch & Ziegler - Ethel