HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1913-10-2, Page 1VOL. 42 NO. 14
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER ; 2, 1913
Now Advertis@tnents
Monthly Sorge EMIT,
Coat lost—Geo. Grooka. .._
Auction ante—Wm, Telfer.
'B'ail Fair Speoiala—C}, N. McLaren,
Place to find money—G. F. Maitland.
Ai iziritt CRUS
Lucknow
Charles Stunt was shot through
the abdomen Monday evening while
out hunting rabbits near here. A
sinallfrifle in the hands of another
lad accidentally discharged as the
boys were examining it. Stuart will
recover,
Belgrave
Brussels Fair will be the point of
attraction Friday of this week.
Belgrave Women's Institute have
been discussing the advisability of
purchasing a musical instrument.
Miss Ruby Clegg was assisting
Secretary Jackson with his multi-
farious duties in oonneotiot with the
1'alf Fairat Blyth. this "week,
Last Sabbath morning Rally Day
was observed in the Methodist Sab-
bath School when the published ser-
vice was followed. The pastor preach-
ed a :special sermon In the evening
from the text "Thy word is a Tamp
mute my feet, etc."
ANNIVERSARY.—The Anniversary
service of the Methodist churcb will
be held on Sunday and Monday, 12th
and.l8th insts. Rev. Jno.. 111orrisnn,
of Sarnia, will preach at 11 a. in. and
7 p. nn. um Sabbath ami will deliver
his popprtlarLecture Monday evening
on 1 That Boy." A good time is ex-
pected.
„
Mr,Boyle, of
The htdnettmi ofRev.
lhy ,
lithe Owen Sound Presbytery, will
Make place in the Presby tei'lan church
Anne on Thursday of next week.
Rev. Mr. Hardie, of Lochalsh, Mode-
rator, will preside.; Rev. Mr. Grilinote,
Riley, will preach Rev. Mr. Perrie,
Wingharn, will address the minister ;
and Rev. Mr. Stewart, of White-
church, will speak to the people..
FINE SERVICE. -Last Sunday after-
noon the' Harvest Thanksgiving
service was held in Trinity thumb,
Belgrave and proved most successful.
A former rector, in the person of Rev.
W. H. Hartley, of Durham, was the
preacher and gave a very practical
discourse full of good things. This
congregation, is noted for their lib-
erality and when they placed upwards
of $100.00 nu the contribution plates
last Sunday.it was evident that they
were determined to not- only keep up
but outdoJheir former record. They
and Rector Farr are to be congratulat-
ed on their success.
Bluevale
Miss Olive Masters, .of Toronto, is
visiting her brother, Jaynes Masters,
here.
Mrs. McLeod is :spending a few
weeks with her daughters in Toronto.
W e hope she will return renewed in
he al th.
Anniversary services of Ebenzer
Methodist church, Bluevale circuit,
will be held Solidity next, Oct. 6th.
Services at 10.30 a; m. arid 7 p. m.
conducted by Rev. L A. McKelvey,
of Ethel.
Rally Day service in the Methodist
church last Sunday evening was a
decided success. Congregation was
large and the program was carried
out in an excellent manner. A liberal
offering was contributed to the
General Sunday School Fund.
Church was tastefully decorated for
- the occasion.
DIED FROM A CANCER.— The Ida
Co. Pioneer, of Ida Grove, Iowa, of
September 3rd, speaks of the decease
of Robert Huston, a cousin of Mrs.
• A. Bruce, • Bluevale, and uncle to
Rev. Me. Huston, of Loudon Con-
ference, as follows :—"lyobevt Huston.
died at his home in Ida Grove, Iowa,
on Wednesday, Aug. 27th, 1913, at
2,35 p. m., aged 83 years and 18 days.
• Mr. Huston was born in Pleasant
Valley, Province of Quebec; Canada,
where he spent his boyhood and his
young manhood days. Uniting ear -
with :the church he was .ver a
r tian He was married at Veda.
]Tris
fi rich, Ontario, 1857, to Miss Letticia
A. Edgar, of Dalesville, and to this
union 7 'sons and 2 daughters were
born. One little son, James, was
fatally burned when the fancily home
was destroyed by fire at Thurso,
Quebec, and Mr. Huston. then moved
his fawily. to Alpena, Mich., where
they remained many years. In the
Fall of 1878 he carne to Iowa, locating
an a farm in Hayes township, . Ida
County, Here 'his youngest son,
Willard was been. In 1892 he came
to Ida Grove, buying the home in
-which he lived until his death, His
wife died in 'September, 1903. Mr.
Huston had much sorrow and trouble
to his last . days. His illness wa's
caused by a cancer end he went
through two operations on his arra,
the first in October, 1912 and the
second last March. Miss Mary Bra-
dy,'of Sioux City, was his faithful
nurse. Although he knew the fight
was a losing one he was cheerful and
patient and longed to go. His
son Charles died in Missoula, Mon -
896 Theta are ten
Mon-
tana, Aug: Ili, 1
grandsons
and
granddau
tite
rs
besides a sister, Mrs. N.Levy,of
I r
� ^esuo Otth and three brothete
Henry, of Forest, Ontario , J. S., of
Chicago, and James, of .Manitoba.
Mr. Huston leaves to mourn his lose
the children :— Jos. 11. of Defoe,
Mich. ; Iiarey, of Wessington Sp rings,
S. D E,
D. •Dave of Denver;Willard 3. of , San Francisco ; MI's. Will. J.
Hewitt and Miss Roby Huston, of
• Ida Grove ; and John H. whose ed-
ott . Mr. Huston
• dress is nnkm tl was r
at one time member of city Council.
He was a good neighbor and friend,
cheerful and kind always, a roan who
trotted put himself Writ to do a geed
act• He made matey blonde. The
funeral was held Sunday, Aug, 31, at
2:30 front the M. E. Church of which
he was a member. Rev Todd, as
sistedov, Amosand Rev. Hamlin
preach ed a comforting and 'uplifting
Borman . from 'Heb. 11.9 , The floral
offerings were many and beautiful.,
Pallbearers were Messrs, Stough,
Lord, Johnston, Fish, Sauer and'
Smith. Mr. Moore had charge of the
funeral, and brother Masons with the
beautiful, impressive Masonic cere-
mony laid him to rest in the family
lot in the Ida Grove cemetery by the
side of a beloved wife and children."
A brother of deceased died very sud-
denly on September 14th, at Chicago,
particulars of which, are not yet to
hand.
Wroxeter'
I0. D. Simpson left for Oil Springs
on Monday.
Dr. W. M. B. Srnale, of Chicago, is
\visiting his old home here.
Jno. Brethauer has been on the sick
.list during the past week.
Mrs, G. B'avton, of Belmore visited
with Mee. Wm. Wilson last week.
Mrs, Cameron, of Grand Valley, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ir.
Davey.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott, of Blyth, spent
Sunday with their nephew, W. S.
Ryan.
Next Sunday will be observed as
Children's Day in the Presbyterian
church.
Mrs. S, 0, Wilson and daughter
Margaret, of Brussels, spent last
Saturday in the village.
Miss Daisy Wilson had a very sue-
6essful Millinery Opening on Friday
and Saturday of last week,
Miss Playter returned to Toronto
on Tueeda after s endin a few days
tvi.th her sister, Mrs. R. Hamilton.
Mr. and Mrs, Mercer and sot, of
Markdale, spent Sunday with Fred.
Mercer, making the trip in their, auto.
Alex. Leonard and bride, of Win-
eipeg, spent a week with the former's
cousin, Alex. Gibson. They left last
Saturday for Quebec.
Rev. T. H. Farr, of Blyth, a former
rector here, conducted a Harvest
Thanksgiving service in the Episcopal
church Sunday afternoon.
B. F. Carr, who moved his family
to Brussels this week and H. Harding,
who is leaving for Durham this week,
had auction sales of a portion of their
household effects on Saturday and
Monday.
Rev. D. C. McGregor, of the Social
Service and Evangelism Department
of the church, Toronto, occupied the
pulpit in the Presbyterian church on
Sunday morning. In the evening
Req. Mr. Mann, of Brussels, address-
ed the Horne Missionary Society it
being their annual Thank -Offering.
He took for bis subject "Patriotism."
WEDDING. -A quite wedding was
solemnized in the Presbyterian
rburch, Banff, on Tuesday, Septem-
ber 23, when Miss Edith Jean Gibson,
only daughter of the late Thomas
Gibson, M. L. A.. of Wroxeter, Ont.,
was married to .John E. Fleming of
Squilax, B. 0. 'Rev. Mr. Johnson of
Banti conducted the ceremony. The
btide was given, away' by her uncle,
A. Knechtel of Ottawa. After de -
filmier Mr. and Mrs. Fleming left for
Y,aggan and points West. They will
reside in Squilax. Many good wishes
are extended from old friends in this
locality. '
Grey -
FMiss Kate Telfer is teaching :in the
ulton school, 16th con. •
' Township council will meet next
Monday in regular session.
East Hutton Fall Fair Thursday and
Friday of 'this week at Brussels.
Mrs. Charlie Hull is ill at present.
She has every symptom of typhoid
fever.
Mrs. Andrew Turnbull spent several
days with ,her brother, John Smith,
in Brussels.
Miss Janet Taylor who spent a few.
days with friends in and around
Walton, is home, after an enjoyable
tone.
Mrs. Wilstie has returned to her
hotne in Seaforth after spending
several days with her daughter, Mrs.
0. Harris.
The farm of Mrs. Joseph Itaynard,
of Lucknow, is offered . for _ rental..
Possession to be given next March.
See the advt. in this issue.
James Houston has arrived, home
from an enjoyable visit with friends
in Tueltersrxnth anYd St. Marys. He
took in the St. Mary's Fair.
aPercyTyertuau was away on•a holi-
day outing to Walkerton, Hanover
and other peinte> He visited R. J.
Ball, NI. P. P. at Hanover.
Chicago Quartette will give a fine
Concert Thursday evening of next
week in Brussels Town Hall under the
:maple „ a of the Public Library,
The as a ,'he put upon the new
cement horse shed at the new Union
church this. week. Workmen are
also hustling the carpentry on the
church building.
After a verypleasant visit to vela-
tives and friends in Manitoba and
,Saskatchewan Robert and Mrs.
Menary, Oth con., arrived home safe
and sound last week.
S. R. and Mrs. Orerar and children,
of Toronto, ,
oronto, were here for a visit of a
h relatives and old
few weeks wit e
fri•a ends, The former's mother,
cot,, has not been enjoying ' 9th
very
rugged health. but we hope sire will
q Y
sobe cite hearty. h
A fine titne was en,'oyed at the
Rallyservice' in this SabbathSabbathSchool
in SS. No. Blast Sabbath afternoon.
Short addresses wine given by A. D.
Grant and Thos, Strachan sr, and
readings by Miss Marion Smith acid
Jno fluid, There was a gond at•
teitdairce. Mr. Straeban was Super' u-
tebdatt for a number of_ ears and is
a Veteran in the work, He ie now 83.
yeute Of nide,
J. G. Turnbull and family moved to.
the Lowe homestead, 5th con„ along
,?side. of where he was located, last
itveek. Be now has a fine farm of
200 acresb ith good uildin s,' We
w g g.
wish hire continued prosperity.
Mrs, 11. J. Hoover, 9th con., went to
i Ethnomton last week with her
sister4n law, Aire. Fowler, who was
visiting here for the past few months,
She will also visit at other points in
the West before returnin
Mrs. Alex. Stewart: hili con., we
are sorry to say, is i11 at present with
pleurisy. She has been sick the
most of the Summer and has suffered
a great deal at times. Her many
friends hope she will soon improve.
Mrs. Wm. Armstrong, 9th eon.,
sustained her previous record as a
prune butter maker at the big Fairs
and with keen competition. She
won the following awards :-4th at
Toronto, $6.00 ; 2nd at Ottawa,
815.00;and 1st arid 2nd at London,
$10.00. The judging is done on very
fine points at these shows and scores
of exhibitors never get a "look in."
An auction sale has been aonouncod
by Wm, Telfer, 16th eon., . who has
sold his farm, for Friday, Oct., 17th,
at 1 p. tn. Sale without reserve.
Auctioneer will be F. S. Scott of Brus-
sels. Mr. Telfer will move to Brussels
shortly where he has purchased a cosy
home., Greyites will be sorry to see
him mime away as he is an old resident
and he and his family very highly
respected.`
Ethel
Grey township Council will meet
here next Monday.
Mrs. Cuthbert Hutchinson and
Thos. and Mrs. Vodden went to
Gotlerich last Saturday and visited
' Mrs; Jas. Breckenridge the former's
Mother, who keeps reser hearty.
Prowling dogs visited the farm of
Adam .Tur nbull, West of here, and
destroying some of his sheep. This
is the second visit and not much,
wonder that the owner is wealthy.
OARD oE' THANRS,- We wish to
thank neighbors and friends for their
kindness and sympathy in connection
with the sickness and subsequent
demise of our dear, one. It was ap
pieciated very highly.
D. W. DUNBAR AND FAMILY.
LARGELY ATTENDED.—The funeral
of the late Mrs. D. W. Dunbar, last
Friday afternoon, was very largely
attended. Service was taken by
Rev. D. B. McRae, of Armory. and
Rev. Mr. McCulloch, of Oranbrook.
Pallbearers were H. Cunningham, J.
K. Brown, O. Ecictnier, A. H. Mc-
Donald, Geo. McCall and P. Lamont.
Interment• was mode in Brussels
cemetery. In addition to wreaths
from relatives and friends the W. F.
M. S. of Ethel Presbyterian church,
and also the Women's institute sent
floral tokens to be placed on the
casket of their .deported but always
faithful' member. Alex. and Mrs.
'McAllister, of Toronto, attended the
funeral. The latter is a sister to the
late Mrs. Dunbar.
DIED AT STRATFORD.—On Sept-
ember 17th, - at Stratford, there pas-
sed away Helen Myrtle Dobson, 2nd
daughter of the late Robert Dobson,
and beloved wife of A. Stevenson, of
Stratford, at the early age of 27 years.
She was married 7. or 8 years ago and
is survived by her husband and two
sons. Deceased was buried at
Stratford, Harvey Dobson, her uncle,
of this place attending the last sad
rites. Mrs, Stevenson was beloved
by a wide circle of friends and had an
attractive personality. Everything'
possible was done to prolong her
young life but she faded away despite
'it all. She had visited here at dif-
ferent periods and her husband and
little boys will be deeply sympathised
with.
SUDDEN DEMISE.—Our village was
painfully shocked on Wednesday
morning September 17th when it was
learned that Mrs. Jas. McLelland had
passed away the evening before at
the General hospital at Guelph. She
had not been ih robust health' for a
time and it was' believed that an
operation which was not considered
dangerous, would help her so she,
accompanied by her husband, tools
the' train for Guelph on Monday after-
noon and she' was operated on
Tuesday afternoon. While all were
hopeful for a speedy recovery it prov-
ed otherwise and she passed away -
that same 9'eiling about half past
ten o'clock. The funeral was not
held instil Tuesday morning of last
week so the. sons who were away
could attend. humeral service was
conducted by Rev. I. A. McKelvey,
assisted by Rev, D. Wren of Bens.
eels, Thepallbearers were Wesley
Pollard, A. McKee, 0, Eekrnier,
W. Slemtnon, R. Gibson and T. v ocl-
den. The cortege proceeded to the
0. T. R. station hero and the retrains
were taken to 'Pinkerton, and laicl to
rest in Pits dy's cemetery on the 14th
con. of the Township of Greenock.
Service at the grave was conducted
byRev. L W. Diehl, (Rural Dean)
pastor of the Paisley Anglican church,
whntr•.Vas assisl:ed by Rev. W. H.
Sterne. the Methodist minister of
Cargill.' Deceased had been a mem-
ber of the Church of the Ascension
'Paisley from girlhood and a member
of the Ladies' Guild for years. Mrs.
NI6eLellattd was
the daughter, of
Margaret Axttof , an
Matg ' d the late John
Arnold, d of Greenock LnwnsriP.
Bruce
e
Co They retired to Paisley and there
she was married ,in Jan. 1887, She
continued to vesicle there until about
3 years ego when the family inovedas
to Ethel. Mrs, S. J. Wilson, Tor-
onto ; Mrs. McAfee?, Greenock town-
ship ; lies. Bell. Stonsal, Pinkerton,'
andMrs. John McDonald, Ethel are
sisters, Her mother lives in Brattt
township with her danghter, Mrs. B."
Stensal. Besides her Misbesul .1,7rs,
McLelland leaves the following child.
reh to mourn the loss of a loving
Mother i---400rge, of Calgary) Alta,
Harvey, of Bellingham, 'Wash, Ter,
Edna, who teaches at Jamestown and
Mat'y and Rhea at !tome and Maurice
attending school at Listowel. The
deceased took an active part. in the
work of Ethel Women's Institute and,
was ever ready to assist in any good
work: Because of her remarkably
cheerful disposition she was beloved
by all who knew her and her sudden
taking away is lamented by the entire
community. This was testified to by
many beautiful floral offerings and by
the exceptionally large attendiitoe at
the funeral. Deep sympathy is felt
for the bereaved,
lime
Township Council tnet last Monday.
Brussels Fair on Friday of this
week will be the attraction.
1 Miss Maud Jackson, 8Lh line, has
taken a position as milliner in liarnil
ton, We wish her success.
Rev. Mr. Humphries, who is a
student at Victoria College, 'Toronto,
was a visitor at the home of S.
Walker, 6th line, Morris doting the
past week. •
• W. 0. Stretton, of Lancaster, Ohio,
as been visiting his sister, Mrs, Jno.
looney,6th line. Mr. Mooney. is
y
getting along slowly but showing
improvement.
Owing to the decease of her. mother"
Miss McLelland, teacher in S. $--No.
10, Morris; has gone to Ethel -to keep
house for her father. Miss Bessie
Moses, 2nd line, is filling the position
in No. 10.
Rally Day exercises were observed
in the Johnston church last Sunday
morning when a very pleasing pro-
gram was presented. The pastor,
Rev. Mr. Cooke, gave a most suitable
address on the occasion.
60T11 ANNIVERSARY,— Johnston's
Methodist church, lst line, will cele-
brate the Golden anniversary of their
congregation on Sunday and Monday
October 12th and 18th. Rev. Me.
Johnston, of London, will preach on
Sunday and a musical and literary
program of more than ordinary in-
terest will be given Monday evening.
A fine time is expected so keep the
dates clear.
County Attorney Seager has re•
caved the report of the analysis made
by Prof. Ellis, of Toronto, of the
viscera of the man "Sleepy" Jones
who died so suddenly in this township
a few weeks ago. Thele is nothing
to show any trace of poison, so that
death was undoubtedly due to hetu^t
Whit., , from which, as already stated,
the man had suffered. Mrs. Jones
and child have moved to Guderich
township it is said,
$'IATRIMONIAL.—Tuesday forenoon
of this week W. G. Nicholson, a well
known resident of the 4th line, and
Miss Alice NI., daughter of John
Osborne, of Ethel, were united in
marriage at the Methodist parsonage,
Mussels, by Rev. D. Wren, M. A.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs,
Nicholsonhttoo'k the 11.30 train oa
short honeymoon to Cooksvillen,
Toronto and Niagara Falls. Groom's
present to the bride was a handsome
diamond and emerald r'iugand a solid
gold pearl and peiido set necklet,
The principals are held in highesteem
and re accorded many good wishes as
they take up their residence on the
fine farm belonging to Mr. Nicholson.
THE POST throws an editorial slipper
after Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson and
hopes, many happy and prosperous
years may be their portion.
PRETTY WEDDING.— The conrfoi't
able residence of H. and Mrs. Jack-
son,' 8th line, Morris township, was
the scene of a happy event Wednes-
day of last week when Miss ,Carrie,
daughter of the host and hostess was
united in marriage to R. Royden
MacDonald, merchant, of Brigden,
Ont. Rev, S. Anderson, of London,
a former pastor of the bride; tied the
matrimonial knot under an arch, of
evergreens and asters in the drawing
room which'wasdecorated with ferns
ttnd asters, in the presence of I00
guests. The bride was given away
by her father and the wedding march
played by Miss Maud Jackson, of
Hamilton, sister to the bride, who
was dressed in white voile, trimmed
with pink roses and wore a pendant
of pearls, gift of the groom. The
good looking bride was gowned in
white Duchess satin, with guipure
overdue and insertion, pearl orna-
ments and white roses. Her veil of
silk net was arranged in Juliet cap
fashion, caught up with orange
blossoms,. Groans gift,was a
diamond necklet. A showr boquet
of cream roses, maiden hair fern and
lily of the valley was carried. Little
cousin the ride
Nellie Fear,o, oar t oe b
Miss N,
made it pretty Hwer girl, dressed in
white silk trimmed with white lace
and pearls. She wore tt bracelet a
present from the groom. The bride's
mother was attired in a pearl gray
silk, trimmed with insertion to match
while the gi'ootn's mother wore black
silk with allover lace. Before .the
ceremony Mrs. Grey, of Mooretown,
stu; very sweetly !'0 Love Divine"
and driving the signing of the register
Miss Jessie Elliott, of Brussels, rend-
ered "When song is sweet," in good
vnice. After hearty congratulations
an elegant dinner was served follow-
ed by the usual toasts introduced by
the officiating clergyman and D. D.
Crittenden, of Blyth. Domgald
s
tracha
n the sweet tenor of
Jame'
s-
town told the company of "The last
of the Sandys, the wedding of
Sandy 11iNabb," etc, The wecldtti
gifts were mtmt„ ns, wellselected An
;evaluable and ranged from cheques,.
silverware, furniture, china, linen,
etc. In the evening a reception was
held and largely attended, Mr. and
Mes.'MacDonald left ort a short wed-
ding tour Thursday morning'p the
bride travelling in a snit of tan lady's
cloth with hat to snatch. The eta
couple will Wake their home in Brig -
den whet* the bride is already u-
ntainted through filling a millinery
•
•
W. H. KERR, Frnrietor
The Place
■
to . Find n Money
Is where you lost it, I am go-
Ingg to trey and find some of
what I have lost in Brussels
by giving YOW Photographs
at a little over halfrice for
Thirtydays from October 6th.
Come arly and get Choice of
Mounts and Folders.
G. F. Maitland
position for two seasons. Guests
from a distance who attended the
wedding were :—Mrs. 1V. Elliott and
Miss Grace, Winnipeg ; Mr. and Mr's.
MacDonald, Brigclen ; Mr. and Mrs,
MacDonald, Mom•etown ; Mr, Mac-
Donald, Sarnia ; Miss Maud Jackson,
Hamilton ; Mr._.Boyingtou_. and Mx'.
Poland, Byy'igdetr ; Mrs. Gray, Moore -
town ;. Mr. and Mrs. McCall, Luck-
now1 Mr, Haines, Trowbridge ; Mx.
and Mts. Carter, Settforth, and people
from Blyth, Erussels and Walton,
Many good wishes accompany Mr.
and Nies. MacDonald to their new
homewherewe trust everything that
is good may come to theta. Every-
body had a flue•thne at the wedding
and it is hinted some future matri-
monial matches were arranged on
that occasion.
Walton
NoTIOs.—All accounts due MoNeil Brae
twat be settled on or before November 1s1:
1018 Settlement can be made at Walton up
till that date. mortar. Enos.
Walton promises to be well repre-
sented at Brussels Fair on Friday.
Hiss Bessie McDonald has gone to
Wellesley to teach school' for a-
while.
Apple picking and potato digging
are the order of the day now. Every-
body is taking advantage of these
fine Fall days.
The Utlion meeting of all the W.
F. NI, S. Societies in the neighbor-
hood, at Duff's church, Walton, on
Wednesday, Oct. 8th, promises to be
'a fine success.
The Presbyterian Sunday School
held their rally last Sabbath andbad
149_ present. The service entitled
"•Goch s helpers” was much enjo's ed.
The young people of St. George's
church, Walton, will hold a Box
Social on Wednesday evening Oct.
15th at the home of Mrs. Ed. Dris-
coll, Leadbm'y. A good. time is
promised so keep the date clear.
W Ingham
FALL FAIR. -There was a heavy
rain, which fell after the crowd was
in for the Fair last Friday, but the
exhibition was a great success. Finer
entries of horses and cattle were never
seen here, and the display of vegetables
was a record breaker. Chief of Police
Allen and his staff kept the big crowd
in splendid order. Although the
track was heavy, the races were a
feature. The 2.20 trot for a prize of
$100 was won by Emily de Forest,
driven by J. Roche,_ of Hamilton.
Darkey Bryno, of Lucknow, owned
and driven by George McNeil, took
second money. The results of the
other events were :-2.60 class -1
Bridget Barr, 2• Bawden, 3 Mulvey.
Free•for-till—1 Emily de Forest, 2
Lueknow. Bell, 33 Miss Kaplan.
Potato race -1, A. R. Smith, White-
church ; 2, J. Drummond, Wimgham;
8, G. Deyell, Winghatn. Bicycle race
—I. F. Manuel, 2 J.. Durand,3 E. S.
Copeland, 4 W. Aitcheson. James
Rendereon won a majority, of the
prizes .for vegetables, The udges of
the horses were -Currie and Knetchel.
Jamostowh '
On account of removing', from the
fano to Brussels Elijah Jacklin has
announced an Auction ' Sale for•
October 21st,
A fine tirne was enjoyed at the.
Rally service in Victoria Hall last
Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Mann,
of Brussels, gave an excellent ad-
dress. '
The sad news was received here on.
Wednesday of the death of George
Coombes, a former well known resi-
dent of this locality,, who was in the
West, near Moosejaw. Nn partic-
nlars are to hand. air. Coombes was
in his 58th year. Mrs. Coombes and
several daughters are living at
Loudesboro, Huron Co. Two sons
and a daughter are in the West. De-
ceased was a highly esteemed than
and wee
a son. of Joseph Coombes, of
Blyfh.''
SAMUEL SOuLLtE DECEASED.—The
Hensall Observer gives the following
report of the demise of a brother of
Joseph Smillie, 1st line Morris: d
"Another of our old residents passe
to the great beyond Thursday morn-
ing, after an illness. ofabout2 years
rinretiou,coupled with the infirmity
of age. Samuel Sinillie was known
and respected throughout this entire
section as an upright honorable man
of sterling integrity and hmadtecis
of his pupils scattered thr'oughont
OAS section
and the West will :sin-
cerely g t
e
'e rot to learn of his death.
h.
•r and bad re -
tallied
He was his 76Lhea
Y
tamed good health up to a coupleof
years ago. Born in New Glasgow, t ,
near Montreal in 1837 he attended tete
sante school with Sir Wilfrid Laurier,
at St. Lynn, the latter being 6 years
his junior. The .deceased knew the
older Laurier brothers retch better
than Sir Wilfrid. He came to this
section when a lad of 17 and having
taken out a first eines certificate,
taught school for severs] years in
T'uckersmith and Gnderich Town-
ships, Tie was a very successful
teacher and well liked lay hie pupils.
He also engaged in farming, taking
up the 200 ;tore farm now owned by
Ms son Alex, Ile served the muni-
cipalIty of Tuckersntith for some
eas Cleric which duties he' dis-
c harged• emciently.i He was also a
J. P, His advice was' often sought by
those in difficulty and was always
found to be . sound and practical.
About 19 years ago he retired from
the farm: and came to Hensall where
he has since resided. Ile was a very
useful citizen and contributed much
by good suggestions in the develop-
ment of our municipal affairs. I3e
leaves a widow and a son and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Jno, Tapp, of town, and
Alex, Smillie on the .old homestead,
to mourn the loss of a kind husband
and father." The funeral took place
on Saturday to Hensall Union ceme-
tery. Me. and Mrs. Smillie and son
Joseph went to Hensen to the burial,
Moncrieff
Mr. Robinson, of Moncrieff, Sun-
dayed with friends at. Walton.
A large number from here ate
planning to attend Brussels Fair if
the weather is favorable.
� Fred Smith, 17th con., who has had
an attack of appendicitis is improving
nicely and will soon be o. k.
A bee hauling gravel was held this
week for enlarging church sheds. 80
feet will be added. Shed will be
about 150 feet long when completed.
We are pleased to hear that Mrs.
Luke Speiran, who has been ill with
typhoid fever, is makingfavorable
progress arid many old friends hope
she will soon be fitly restored.
3Mrs. John Minshull and daughter,
Rhea, of Richmond, Virginia, were
here for a visit with relatives and
Mends. She was formerly Miss Emily
Smith of this locality. Theywent
, Y.
'to West Montrose to visit Frank and
Mrs. Harrison, •
A splendid Sunday School Rally
was held last Sabbath afternoon, the
best on record, 145 people being
present. The pastor was in charge
and the prepared service was followed
Rev. Mr. Lundy spoke on "How girls
and boys could be God's helpers,"
the blackboard being used for the
illustrations.
The first meeting of the newly or-
ganized W F. M. S. met on Wednes-
day afternoon of this week in Knox
church. Program included Bible
reading by Mrs. (Rev.) Lundy ; topic,
"Value of the church" by Mrs. D. K.
Livingston and "Obligation to evan-
gelize the world," by Mrs. Jos. Mc-
Kay. The outlook is very encourag-
ing.
Cranbrook
Clover honey for sale at. A. J.
Helm's.
S Mrs. C. W. Keeling, and Miss
Campbell, of Cargill, are visitors with
Mrs. Helm.
Mrs. W. McDonald and son left for
their home at Calgary this week after
a visit of two months here.
If the Oranbrook—Brussels stage
drops out on the initiation of rural
mail'it will he a great loss as the :pro
nosed Hours of the new order will not
serve nearly as well as the present,
Rally ..Day will be observed next
Sabbath afternoon at the, Methodist
church. A prepared service will be
given and the pastor will give an il-
lustrated address. All will be wel-
come,
Seaforth
Mrs, James Love and daughter
Beatrice left for their new home in
Toronto.
W. E. and Mrs. Hinohley have re-
turned from a month's visit to friends
in Michigan.
William Oughton is moving his
family into the Love house, on High
street, which he purchased recently.
A .large number of students from
Seaforth and vicinity left for Toronto
to commence their University course.
T. E. Hays brought into town from
his farm on con. 2, . McKillop, some
excellent pears from a tree that has
been bearing for 85 years.
Master Jimmie Sutherland, son of
A. D. and Mrs. Sutherland is so
seriously ill at present that but slight
hopes of recovery are eutertained.
The barn of Garfield McMichael, on
con. 2, Hullett, together with the
season's crop, was burned Saturday.
The fire was caused by a lantern ex-
ploding, the flames spreading so
quickly that only the live stock was
saved. He carried an insurance of
31,600, which will partly cover the
loss.
Hugh Stephenson has sold his
residence, West William street, _to
James G. Martin for the stunof
$1,400, and intends removing to the
West, relieve his two eldest sons are,
Citizens generally learned with re-
gret of Mr. and Mrs, Stephenson's
removal from town, thefor•rner being
a member of the public school beard
for someyears and a amitreht mem-
ber of a number of fraternal societies,
while the latter has always been one
of the foremost workers in the Ladies'
Aid of the Presbyterian church,
Perth County
Rev. John Kenner; of Mitchell, has
gone on a trip to Winnipeg.
Councillor : Greenwood, of Fuller-
ton, has purchased a Ford mite.
Jimmym Delico
Marye„ the e fast
little
fifteen mtler will probably
soot
Town."
be lost
to the "Stone t .Levi).„
Jimmy's tttttny splendid performances
over track and road has brought t)o
8lilall rellON1 and t
r i is learned that
l
he has recently been offered ed a posi-
tion
with the T. Eaton Company in
Toronto, with the object in view of
pointing him for the marathon event
of the next Olympic meet. He has
•ne f the
beau offered a position in n 0
de artments of the Eaton store and is
to lie pronmted to the management
of the department artment after an apl ren-
ticeship of three menthe.
Rev, Philip E. Harding of Win',.
ham, Ohio, has finally .decided to ac..
cent the call tendered him by the
Stratford Congregational church, It
is understood that the salary will be
$1,200 per annum and moving ex,
pensee.
For the first time ` since the un-
fortunate accident which resulted' in
the breaking of his thigh bone, Win.
Forrester, Mitchell, was out delving
Considering his sufferings he was look-
ing well, and will soon be himself
again.
PUBLIC LIBRARY CONCERT COURSE
National Quartette, of Ohicage, hero
on Thursday, October 9th
The second Concert in the Public
Library Course will come off Thuile
day evening of next week, 9th inst.,
in the Town Hall, Brussels, and the
plan of Hall will open Saturday morn-
nig of this week at the Fox Drug
store. for Course ticket holders and
Tuesday noon to the general public.
Holders of Course tickets are asked
to present ticket when reserving chair.
Dont forget.
Concert will begin promptly after $
so please be in, good time and save
disorder after program has started.
The artists composing this Quartette
are soloists of recognized ability and
theprogram will be well worth hear-
ing. Grand Opera ill tabloid form
with full costume offers a pleasing
diversion from the conventional pro-
gram. Half of the program will be
constituted of vocal selections in solo,
duet and quartette form and will be
right up to date.
Course tickets may be obtained for
the 8 remaining Concerts for the aur
Fox's drug ri
of 1, Ask at lir.
you wish one. Do this right store if
away so
as to got a gond seat.
Next Thursday evening's talent .-�
..
will consist of Miss Esther Pearson,
soprano ; Miss Margaret Giles, con- :r
traito ; James Hamilton, tenor ; and
J. Massbetg, basso ; Miss Andrews,
pianist, and musical reciter. Every.
member is a specialist.
Doors open at 7. 16 p. m. Concert
at 8.15.
G•eneral admission 25 cents. Re-
served seats outside of Course tickets
60o.
The National Quartette has only
been heard in the cities and big towns
until the Lyceum Bureau put it with-
in the reach of smaller places by ar-
ranging a Course such as Brussels
Library Board has done. If you are a
lover of good music dont miss this
treat.
Keep the date in mind Thursday,
Oct, Oth, Town Hall, Brussels.
The Leigh—Smith Musical Com-
pany will be here on February 9bh,
and the Commonwealth Male
Quartette Iwill; appear on evening of
March 2nd.
Get a Concert Course ticket and be
happy.
+3
EAST HURON FALL FAIR
Thursday and Friday ofthis week.
Attend the Fall Fair Concerts.
Fakers will not be allowed on the
grounds.
Hang out your flags and make the
town look gay.
See the Heavy horse exhibit. It
will be first-olaas.
There will be lively competition in
the pony class. See it.
Three speeding events Friday after-
noon and some lively going.
Kincardine Pipe Band, in Highland
costume, will render the musical pro-
gram on Friday.
Keep off the mile bxack unless yon
have a rig and thereby save the possi-
bility of an accident.
Dont forget Alfred Backer's invita-
tion to visit his poultry Farm on Fri-
day forenoon of this week.
The Directorate will do their best
to see that every one gets fair play
but don't expect more than that.
Entries have poured in and Secre-
tary Black has been busy entering
them. List promises to be larger
than ever.
Foot races for the children will be
on the program Friday afternoon as
will a potato race on horseback which
should give a merry time.
Whether you are Scotch or Irish the
national dces in character, present-
ed on the platform Friday afternoon,
will remind yon of old Caledonian
days.
The "Palace” is well filled with a
splendid array of entries representa-
tive of the various classes and the
new exhibitors, in addition to those
of former yeass have brought. to-
, g
to-
gether a fine exhibit indeed,•
Get ready now enjoy `oy a rollicking
i
laugh at the Concert program Thurs-
day and Friday evenings. Change of
Pro night. ram each ht. Fax and Wil-
' g
Wil-
son's 1lumnt'cusduets are jnstas fanny
as their songs, and sketches. Mise
Jessie Fax is a real artist in her music -
Al work.
There has been a hearty response
on the part of Brusselites In becoming
rnetnbets of the Society, Every dol-
lar helps make the Fair better.
in the community should
Everybody y
loyally support it. President Leckie
and Secretary Black aro good
hands
t
at file canvass. Their) should be 500
names
) themembetshiP roll
and as good a Society as East Huron.
Concert programs give promits of
an entertainment right of the dot.
g skating
held in the Concerto will ue g
t
rhF{ir, Reserved
ilc each evening of
seat plan
at Fox's dr
ug s
t
ore. To o
avoid crowding at the deer' Friday
night anoffice will be opened on o
posits side of street from rhik vhors25
cent, tickets may be obtained. Plenty
of roomand the Company as Al
entertainers should mean a great
crowd,
i