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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1913-11-20, Page 1rit VOL, 42 NO, zi BRUSSELS, ONTARIO; THURSDAY, NOVBMBEI? 2o, 1913 W. I i. KERR, Proprietor New Advertisements Umbrella lost—Tam Pone. County ()outwit—w. Lmro. Of interest—A.D. Horsey. Tooth brushes—F, R. Smith. Cotton Seed Meal—John Brown, Cold weather goods -13.r% Carr. Ralf Goods—Prof, Dorernwood. Tbnber for sale -R. MoTaggart, MtsXrzrt lidos Gerrie FARMERS' IN8'rITCTE.—Tuesday of next week the regular meeting of Haat Huron Farmers' Institute will be held in the Town Hall, Gerrie. Sessions will be held at 2 and 7.80 p. rn, Speakers will be Mr. Barbour, of Orosshtll, and Mr. Harkinson, of Aylmer. Miss Robson, of Ilderton, will speak to the 'Women's Institute in the afternoon and at the public meeting in the evening when tt pro- gram of music will also be rendered. Goderich SEEEI:ENO TM13 LOST.—The author- ities here have taken prompt action in everything which eau be done in connection with the appalling . lake disasters, of which this coast was the centre. No more bodies were cast up Tuesday from the several steamers which foundered neer this port. B. N. Lewis, M. P. for West- Huron, an- pounces a reward of $10 for Ilia re- covery of each body of a wreck victim. The step may not be entirely traces - say, in view of the beach patrol in- stituted here, but it is desired that farmers and others who may go to some trouble in bringingin the re- mains of sailors shall noe put to ex- pense without being reimbursed. Captain 11. 0. Whitney of the Lake Carters' Association, has opened a relief office et the Hotel Bedford. Wroxeter Miss Daisy Wilson was a visitor in Brussels on Sunday Miss M. Duncan spent Saturday at her home in Drayton. Jno. Stewart, of Toronto, visited over Sunday with his mother, Mrs. D. Stewart, of Turnberry. • Mrs. S. 13. Mclielvie, a forma resi- dent of Lhe village, passed away at her home, in Obesley, last. Monday horning. J, R. and Mrs. Wendt were in Mildmay last Friday where they at- tended the funeral of the foriner's brother-in-law. W. M. Robinson was in Stratford last Thursday and Friday attending as delegate the annual Library In- stitnte meeting of Huron. Bence and Perth Counties. There was no service in the Presby- terian church on Sunday evening in the absence of Rev. T. M. Wesley, who preached in Victoria Hall, James- town. Miss LuluRutherford, of Grand Valley, visited' over Sunday with her Parente here, The following interesting 'tern re - fere to to daughter of R. B. and Mrs. 1'iari'ls, former resldents here :—R, B. and Mrs. Hatrls, 54 Beaty avenue, Toronto, anuonn0e the engagement of their daughter, Tdlth, to E. P. Stephenson, of Toronto. The mar- riage will take place at Dunn avenue, Presbyterian church on November 19. Wrngham A quiet wedding was solemnized at the rectory recently, when Miss Ad- eline Duncan, Glen an nen, became the bride of Fred. Johnson. Miss Aik- en and Miss Duncan, of Glenannao, were in attendance. Me. and Mrs. Johnson will reside inWinghem, The funeral of Belt Sanderson, whoee death occurred in Edmnnton recently, was held from his father's residence on Shuler street. It was conducted by Rev. 51r, Iiibbert, gY the Methodist Church. He eulogized Mr. Sanderson, also his chum, Mir. Turrill, of Edmonton, Who 'stayed with him during sieluressand death, and then brought the rermainshome. Among the many floral tri biites were a tvreath and spray from the employ- ees of the Walker -Clegg firm, the Epworth League and the Bible class of the Methodist Church. The pall- bearere were Messrs. Mason, Coutts, Dore and Goueuey. Listowel At the regular meeting of the quar- terly board of the Methodist church unanimous invitation was extend- ed to Rev. Dr. Barber. the pastor, to remain for another year, making his fourth year as pastor of the congre- gation. Rev. 1VIr. Millar, of Winnipeg, made his first appearance before a Listowel congregation on Sunday meriting, when be preached an excellent and practical sermon in the Congregation- al church. Rev. Mr. Millar is a young Scntchman of fine appearance, with fluent language, splendid delivery and. earnest manner. Horsemen in general throughout' Canada will regret to learn that W. O. Kidd -of Listowel, Ont., one of the best known anal most popular horse- men in this country, died at his resi- dence Sunday afternoon at the age of 64 years. Mr. Kidd had been confined to bed for several months with heart trouble which disease eaused his death. He was the senior member of the firm of Kidd Bros., widely known for their' fancy drivers and saddle horses, which were ribbon -winners at Boston, New York and ChicagoHorse Shows. Since the death of R. T. Kidd a few years ago Me. Kidd has been President of the W. 0. Kidd.' Listowel, Limited. Many excellent Clydesdales, Belgians and Perchermi horses have been imported by hiin' _______ _ _ ....................................................• LCASHSLAUGHTERI • Z 8 • • •..• I . YAG: z • • O • • . Shoes ando:• , _o, .�,; • • Rubbers stun .,. tui,,• 2 z ning away •• • O The Prices so• •. • Lwa.cannot stay. • • • •s Note Foltow n Pr ccs -: i 0 .20 educed 0&.608 Infants .Shoes regular • .5_ • i{ {i I l " 90 & 1•,25 .50 Children's Slippers • • Z' fords ``-2.00 & 2.50 1,00 Women s Ox 1,90• • Women s Boots 2.25 &2,56 t• • • S • Everything in Footwear must be cleared out in 6 weeks : . • and prices are cut to clear them,: • • • Rubbers also Pa Prices .• • • • 2 • • I All accounts not paid at once well go into other • •• • • • • • • • • I. 12.Richards• . Old stand - B. F. Carr's. Harness Shop a .,,.,..,.•,.•.••••....•••.•..••e.•••••••••••••••• bands for collection. and clivtribiuted throughout the Domhlion. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2,30 p, rn. pais wife and two daughters at honkie, and one son," E. W. Kidd, 01 Owen, Wis., survive flim. Clinton Miss Blanche McAllister, who .was for some years connected with the Clinton Hospital and for a couple of years superintendent, was quietly married at Hensall on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to William McAllister, of Hillegeeen. Ceremony was performed by Rev. M. L. Smith. Tho bride is .well known and highly esteemed in Clinton. They will reside in Bills- green. H.enfryn On Wednesday, Nov. 26th, at 2 p. in., the Lord Bishop of Huron will administer the rite of Confirmation in St. Alban's church, Atwood. The Bishop is expected to preach. There will be ser vice as usual in the English church, Henfryn, at 11 a. ne. onSundtiy, Nov, 23rd, sermon by the rector, subject "The church in the New Testament." All are heartily welcome. Molesworth "Have you finished housecleaning ?" takes the place of the usual weather comments here at present. The date for the S. S. entertain - anent has been set for Dec. 19111. A good program is being prepared. Mrs, W. M'e1,ennan and Mrs. A. Piercy are in Toronto attending the the Women's Institute Convention. Quite a number from here attended the Box Social in'Trowbridge last week and report it o. k. The bad roads kept a few at home. - Sunday, Nov. 2Srd, inatead of the regular service in the Presbyterian chinch :at 11 it. tn., tt report will be given of the Convention held in Stratford recently by the laymen who attended. • Jamestown Mrs. Norman McLeod, of Ripley, is visiting nuclei. the parental reef. Richard and Mrs.' Bates, of Hillman, Mich., are hereon a visit at the horse of Mrs. Wm. Fealick. The former is a brother of Mrs. Fralick and Was a resident of the 4th line of Grey abort 35 years ago. BARN BURNED.—We are sorry to hear that the barn on the farm of Norman McLeod„ of Ripley, was re- cently destroyed by fire. A lantern was upset by a young pep and soon the whole place was ablaze. While the stook was saved the Winter's sop-. ply 'of feed was burned. There was some insurance. S. Burke is at Rip- ley this week. Rev. A. J. Johnston, 13. A., pastor of Dundas Centre ]Methodist church, London formerly of Morris township has definitely announced his intention of accepting a chair on the faculty of. Victoria College, Toronto. He will -complete his year at Dundee Centre church and will assume his duties as a professor of Victoria College in the Fall of 1914. McKillop Henry Biarmann, 8011 con., of Mc- Killop, who lost his barns by fire early last week, is avery l eavy loser s as 16 head of cattle, 7 horses, 22i bens and other fowl, grain, feed,plin- plements, etc., were loot. The loss totals $6,000 with only 53000 insuc- ance.8 It is probable that when Robert Gordon, of MoKillop township, 0011108 up to trial for the killing of his father last April, the charge against hits will be altered from tnurder to manslaugh- ter. Dudley Holrues, K. C.. Crown prosecutor at the assizes, intimated on Saturday night that he did not an- ticipate a lengthy trial. He will not change the Indictment of his own authority, however, and if it is done it will be by the Attorney -general's department. Little if any, new, evi- dence is to be put forward on either side. R. S. Hays, of 8eaforth, is counsel fol. Gordon, who is new in the countqail at G'nclerich. Justice Britton will preside at the assizes. - - took ,tire 2:30 train for Kincardine, On their return a dainty reception wits given by the brine's parents. Bride will be greatly Inbreed by her large circle of friends anti her place will be hard to fill both socially and and as a reliable church worker. We join in wishing than many years of prosperity in their new bonze, Bluevale BEAUTIFYING THE ORMETI0RY.—The local branch of the Winner -1'e Institute are engaged in the good work of beautifyiug the cemetery. Last sum- mer funds for thispurpose were raised at a Garden Party and on Wednesday Nov. 5th, the work of improvement was begun. The weather was fine and about 50 men responded to the re- quest of the ladies and made a trans- formation in the appearance of the cemetery, levelling the gronnds, lay- ing walks, &c. The Women's In- stitute served a hot dinner to the workers. The -progress made is very gratifying and the whole undertaking is creditable to all concerned, A pro- gressive Women's Institute is one of the beet organizations any corn mun i ty can have. In the Spring the work of improvement will be continued and at their regular meeting last week, the Institute ladies decided to appoint the 24th of May as an annual "Cem- etery Day" when the public will be in- vited to eo-operate in beautifying the grounds. It is planned to have re- freshments served and make the day pleasurable as an annual outing for the neighborhood. Moncrieff —r t in is the Sonora. RL•'PORT. I olio v Soso g report of Nloriciietf 5. S. No. 9, Grey township for the month of October, pupils were examined in Grammar, Geography, Writing, Arithmetic, Spelling and Reading. 75 per cent honors. 60per cent pass. Se. IV.— Viola Schnook 82, Arnold McKay 79. Jr. IV.—Ora McKay 74, Flossie Mitchell 60,. Sr, II.—Gordon Machan 80, Marie Livingstone 78, Katie How- ard 72, Helen McQuarrie 60. Jr.'11.— Betty Mantle 78, Earl Machan 70, George Brown 62, Elijah Mande 58,, Allan Smith 80. Pt. I1.—Loraine Me - Kay 70, Mary Meehan 75, Envie Mc- Kay 68, Laura Melville• 82. Sr. 1.— Willie Pride, Lizzie Pride, Willie Mantle. Primary.— Leslie Meehan, Gordon McTaggart, Beatrice Machan, Elton 'McKay, Maggie Pride, , rlora Smith, ish Willie lieM I aY Clifford Meeh- an, Marjoil Smith. YiYRTIR 13. IilLzte, Teacher. MA arnitoNXt. A Very r y !ret ty wed- ding was solemnized at the manse, \Valton, on November 10th, when Miss Frances Caroline Schnook and Maxwell Abram, of Bluevale, were united in holy bonds of ntateitnony by Rev. R. A. Lundy, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The bride Was I ofIvory in n attired i ow charmingly g messyline silk daintly Gritntned with n silk net, A tail. a d Babe Irish lace red suit of naw bine serge o y and black beaver hat constituted her travelling apparel Groom's gift to rho bride was a handsome amethyst brooch. set with • drove to diamonds, What: yang Oranbrook A new Hecht furnace has been in- stalled in the Manse this week. Joseph Ooonibes, of Blyth, is visit- ing his daughtel,MVlrs, A. McDonald. Newspaper men are - like a swarm of bees since tbe Rural mail is in vogue. Remember Dec. 7t11 and 1111) aro the elates of Knox Anniversary and Tea meeting. Geo. Siemon has been kept 'busy night and day lately between chop- ping and making cider. The social evening given by the "Happy Gleaners" on Thursday evening .last; was an entire- success. Collection amounted to $25.00. HYnOENEAL.—A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized in the Metho- dist church, Castor, Alberta, on Saturday, Oct. 18th, at 6,15 a. m., when Miss Myrtle A. Sperling, daughter. of Mrs. G. Sperling, was united in marriage to R. nerds Rath - well, Rev. $. L.i MacDonald, B. A., tying the matrimonial knot. Bride wore her travelling suit of navy serge with old blue duchess satin waist and large black hat trimmed with ostrich band and mount and carried a boquet of white mums and ferns. The happy young couple left' aniid showers of rice on the seven o'clock train for Edmonton and other points. Mr. and Mrs. Rothwell will take up house- keeping in Castor, where Mr; Rath - well bas a fine bakery and confection- ery business. Old friends here wish them many happy, prosperous years. Ethel ' The stork visited' the home of J, I, Welsh last week and left him a fine eon. Mrs. 5. S. Cole is in Toronto this week attending the w omen's Insti- tute Convention Mrs. James Barnett, of St. Marys, was a visitor with her sister, Mrs. 0. Raynard, of Ethel. Friday 1Idav e venin of next week the youngmens Bible �eiass of the Meta - dist Sunday School will be entertain- ed at the Pat sonage. The Methodist Sabbath.Sohool en- tertainment will be held in the Town- ship Hall : on Tuesday evening, Deo. 23rd. A choice program is being prepared. . Report says Brussels is to have more..Ethelites as residents in the near future J. and Mr's. Kreuter in- tending to move there. The former and Zech. Mc0allam, of Grey town- ship, intend to push the implement business. The Epworth League of the Metho- dist church was favored with a fine Missionary address on Wednesday evening by Rev. S. Johnston, of Pine River. The gentleman did well and gave a fine review of the Problems and Pros !acts that. confront the church in their work a 'dof carryingto missionary banner forward. l Ethel Branch of the Women's In- stitute will. hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 27th, at the home of Mrs. A. H. McDonald, Topic, "Co-operation between Home and 'School," to be led by Mrs. A. H, McDonald, and Mrs, Jos. Ames. Mrs. 13. S. Colo, District Pres. will give a report of the annual Convention held in Toronto, that she is attending this week. Candy contest •for the young girls, age 10 to 14. Prizes to be given, A special invitation extended to all ladies. PASSED AWAY PEAOIEEULLY.— A- bout 11 o'clock, a, m., on the 12t11 inst., Mary .Chrystal, relict of the 1rte Alex, McKay,' passed away at her home here, aged 71 years, 1 month and 29 days. She had been ill for rt week heart weakness bring 11 while con- 'iiaf ti'nuurt tt ui the r rtreing with Mrs, Duncan McKay, an old friend, suddenly was called away to her eternal home, apparently with- 0alt a struggle. Mr, McKay had pre- deceased her by 2 yeti's. Mrs. Mc. Kay was born in Scotland and was United its marriage 53 Years ago itt Woodstock. lulupwards 01 ,45 Istoc years they lived in GraY to nehi p, re nov- ed to Ethel about 0 years ago. The subject of this notice is smvlved by 3 Mina (George, of Atherley, Cot Alex., of Winnipeg ; and John, of Saskatchewan) and 0 daughters (Mea. Robert Livingston, Grey township ; Mee, R. Heerle, Port Carling, Oust Cotton Seed Meal for Sale By the first of next week, John Brown, 10th con. of Grey town- ship, expects to have a 20 ton car of the Farrneos' Brand of Cotton Seed Meal for sale at Ethel Sta. tion. 10 tons have already been sold and any others wanting a supply should call Mr. Brown's 'phone, No. 2414. at an early date. Meal comes in 100 pound sacks from. Jackson, Michigan, and is said to be A 1 feed as Mr. Brown and ethers have proven in feeding cows and other stock. Mrs. N, Vanzant, Toronto ; Mrs, Geo. McKay, Saskatchewan ; and Misses Ellen and Elizabeth, at home at Ethel.) Deceased was a bright, active woman who bad many friends who will sympathise with the bereav- ed. - The funeral service was conduct- ed Saturday afternoon by Rev. Mr, McCulloch, pastor of deceased, after which interment was made in Oran - brook cemetery in the family plot, Walton Mrs. Anderson is visiting relatives at Gow•anstown, Wm, Thetis was a welcome visitor in the village last Suudit'y. Miss Benoit, of Brussels, has been visiting at the horns of W. Sholdice. Colin McNeil has arrived home after spending the harvest in the West. He reports a fair crop in most parts. Mrs. 0. Dickson, of Teeswater, has returned borne after a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Neil McNeil, at Walton. Mrs. and Miss Gardiner are horse from the West and Mr. Gardiner will be shortly. They had a busy season with fairly good results. POSTPONED.— Owing to the dis- agreeable weather on Wednesday the Walton Branch of the Women's Institute did not meet bot postponed meeting " until next Wednesday at 3 p. m., at the home of Mrs.' Eli Mc- Laughlin. There will be two snbjects "My Child's future" to be introduced by Mrs. Jas. McFadzean,. and "Simple borne remedies," to be discussed by the rnembers. Dont forget about the change of date. Grey Mrs. Day and Oecil, of Gorrie, were visa, ors at the home of L. Frain over Sunday. Robert McTaggart, 15th con., is of- fering 10 acres of soft timber for sale. See advt. in this issue. A mobs' from Grey township will attend the Farmers' Institute meeting in Brussels next Monday afternoon. THE POST is sorry to hear of the illness of John Buchanan, 16th con. He has had an attack of pneumonia. We hope he will soon pull up. S. S. No. 2, known as the Turnbull School, will have a Christmas Tree entertainment on December 19th. Miss McNair, the teacher and pupils are busy about itnow. S. S. No. 8 will hold an entertain- ment on the evening of Thursday, December 18th. The program is in the hands of an energetic Committee,. The teacher is Thomas Armstrong. Mark down the date. • • Our hunters arrived - home from thea' annual bunt in Northern Ontario lvitlh evidences of their prowess in the ,shape .of some fine deer, Druggist A. 1, and Mrs. McCall, of Obetbatn and 5, 13. and Mrs. McCall, of Toronto, were visiting relatives here during the past, week, Arran AT AT-E.—Milani Findlater, of Morris, received word of the deatb of his brother, Robert at Ayr, Ont., on Tuesday, November 4th. 101i, Find - litter was in his 80th year and had liv- ed in the town of Ayr for many years and was very well and favorably known in that locality. Mr, Find - later and his slaughter, MissFindlater, went on Thursday to attend the fun- eral. Belgrave The various Sabbath Schools are busy preparing for Christmas enter- tainments. t This week Mrs. Will. Procter is at Toronto attending the Convention of the Women's Institute. Rev, Mr. Boyle, the new Presby- terian minister here, had a Brus- sels rural telephone installed. His No, is 1414. ' 11 will no doubt prove a neat convenience. - - Thursday afternoon of next week the Women's Institute will be held in the C. 0, F. Hall, at 2.80 o'clock. A report of the Convention in Toronto, will be given by bars, W. Procter, the delegate. All the ladies of the neigh- borhood are invited to attend. We are sorry to state that the in- fant son of Wm. and Mrs. 'gallery, of this locality. died last Saturday. Funeral was held on Monday to Blyth cemetery,' Service was conducted by Rev. MrFarr.. are The parents in the loss of their sympathised 1 1 babyathised vatl boy. The wedding of Albert Price to Miss Laura Horn, on the 11th lust., in the Methodist church here, was an event of interest, Bev. Mr. Kilpatrick per- formed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Price will continue to reside here and are receiving congratulations over the happy consummation. May their joys be many, Morris Roads have been bac.. Next 00011011 meeting Thursday of next week. 51,00, in advance. secures THE PosT` to any Canadian postoffice to the end. of 1914. Send it to the absentee mem. bee of our family. f f arnil Wednesday, Dec. 17111 is the date, set for � the annual entertainment ntof 1 Jackson church Sunday School. to - • rt a is in course of ornate th A oprep- aration. P aration 1 g p A baby daughter—Margaret Ger- trnde—has taken up her residence. at Alex. Russell's, 0th line, arriving on Friday hist. Congratulations are ex- tended. There paseed away in Winnipeg on Saterday, , November 8th, NVi11'iam Smith, h n former resident of the let Dara He had e 84 ,t of Morrie aged , inc , g vats, years, His l asst a s, been all for tae ey 1 wife predeceased hien by many years. They left no family. It is about 35 years since he went West. Deceased was an undo to MPS. Forrest, 1st' line, and Mee, 7t, lj`xlsiu, of Garay townebip, will be held Leadbury Miss Jennie Mc01ay has gone to Toronto to spend the Winter with friends and enjoy a holiday. Richard Robinson has rented his farm to John Dougherty for a term of years and has gone to live with his daughter, Mrs. Sproat, in Tucker- smith. ucker- smith. John T. Dennison purposes re- moving to Milverton shortly where be has secured employment. Miss Ola was presented with a jewel case by her schoolmates as a memento be- fore her removal from the section, Noble McCallum had a very suc- cessful wood bee one day last week when he had about 80 cords cut. The following evening he entertained the young folic to a dancing party when a good time was spent trod everybody pronounced Noble and his sister, Miss Fannie first-class entertainers. Perth County T. H. Beattie, police court clerk, Stratford, fell Monday evening while going to his home and sprained one of his legs. The Sunday Schools of the town- ship of Wallace, held their Conven- tion on November 14th at the Luther- an church, Wallace. Carthage cheese factory has finished operations for this season. Owing to the dry Summer the make was much smaller than formerly. About 100 Oddfellows from Wood- stock, came on a special train to pay a fraternal visit to Romeo Lodge, Stratford Tuesday night. The O. P. R. has a large force of men making extensive changes in din freight sheds and stock yards, and are rushing the new C. P. R. depot at St. Marys. The Coroner's jury probing the death c,f Wm. Boyd, of Stratford, in the police cellsbrought in a verdict of death being caused by heart failure resulting from chronic alcoholic poison ing. Boyd got out of his house while delerious, and was arrested by the police early Thursday morning, and a few hours later was found dying by a constable. Milverton exhibitors at the New Hamburg Poultry Show again scored high honors. S. D. Atkin captured for the third time, the Pattinson Trophy, for the best collection of white W e . The contest was very keen,aiadotts there being 40 entries, but the Milverton birds were the largest and strongest class in the exhibit. The cup, a handsome piece of silver- ware, now remains the property of 1V1r. Atkin. While wfather's brking around his a they e barn about 5 o'clock Saturday after- noon, Fred., the 11 year old son of John 1011is, a farmer who lives near the G. T. R. junction, St. Marys, had his cheek pierced by a bullet of small calibre from a rifle t •^ a in he hands of boys on an adjoining farm. The boys who are responsible for the accident admit that they were hand- ling their rifle carelessly and dis- charged it without thinking in the direction of the Ellis faun. Knox church (Mitchell) manage- ment have taken great pride in keep- ing their cemetery in good order and during the past two years considerable work has been done and considerable money has been spent on it. To -day it will compare favorably with any city cemetery in the way it is kept, The ground has all been levelled and seeded and all unnecessary obstacles removed, so that the grass could be cut tegulaily, which has been done. Credit is due Robert Campbell who has taken great pride in making this • "city of the dead" more pleasant toelLe enter r than in bygone years. etre. At a well attended meeting of the hockey enthusiasts held in Zimmer - man's Hall, Milverton, a team was organized and the following officers chosen :—Hon. -Pres., J. Tarranoe, r11. P. P. ; Pres., Dr. Tye ; Hon. Vice Pres., R. Miller; Vice -Pres„ R. T. England ; Secretary, D. 0. Brown ; Treasurer ; N. R. Boyce, manager. S. Smith ; Executive Committee, S. Spencer, 0. Finkbiner, J. Brown, G. Smith, N. McGuire. A plan is under sway to form a three league team group in the Northern League com- prising Linwood Wellesley and Milver- ton. Preparations ate being made to start a eOMae of training at the rims so its to have the' boys in good condi- tion when the ice is ready. John Zuofio, Hensel], is melting a cnn 1c of amuli shipments of geosin g 6.G0 per i 'Fall. -out is wotth $ this }l, l pound. Mr. Lebold, who is a grower has shipped about $400.00 worth this rail James .IR, McDonald, Huron town- ship was born in Perthshire, Scot- land, on the 22nd of September 1832, and sailed from Greenock, Scotland, on the 0th of June, 1853 to Canada. t thf in 1 Township mo to Huron He ca P 1 November r 185,1 and settled od oil the furan ho now occupies, les, M1'. McDonald P is 81 Years old and is the proud father of bouncing twin boys, lie enjoys, the confidence and respect of all, and, is considered one of the beet citizens in the toWlltihip, 0, F. Tuckey; London Tp., has pure chased the farm of John Welsh being Lot 24 on the London Road North,. The purchase price was $10,000, Mr, Tuckey takes possession February 1st, Mr. Welsh will retire and locate in Exeter, Bru•poln School Board The regalar monthly meeting of Brussels School Board was held last Friday evening. All the members were present except M. H. Moore, Minutes of last meeting read and passed. On motion of J. Cunningham and D. C. Rosa the following accounts were ordered to be paid ;-- Gerry & Walker, coal $ 174 29 F. 5. Scott, insurance for $ year's term ...:.... 48 00 A discussion was engaged in on how to promote the best interests of the school and a small committee an - pointed to glean information on vari- ous points. Board then adjourned. EDITORIALNOTES THURSDAY and Friday of this 'week the Women's Institutes of this Pro- vince will meet iu Convention in the Foresters' Hall, 22 College street, Toronto. A fine program has been marked out. This is the 12tb annual gathering. The Women's Institutes have a great and good work ahead of them in Ontario. IT has has been a sad story the - loss of life on the great Jakee. No- vember 9th and 10th, 1918, will ,never be forgotten by the relatives of the seamen and sailors who went to a watery grave amidst one of the worst storms on record. Many pitiful '- stories have been published relating to the disaster. No vessel should be permitted to leave port after snow and ice have made their appearance. * • * No student of history canfailto ad- mire the patient but determined course being followed by President Wilson of. the United States as it re- lates to the trouble in Mexico. • His policy has been very pacific and it would be wise on Haute, the would- be dictator, not to trespass on the good nature of as strong a Nation as the U. S. The proclamation of war' and the action following need not be expected to be any child's play as the Mexicans are warlike and , much of their country mountainous, necessi- tating a dragged out campaign de- spite Uncle Sam's best endeavors. It is to be hoped intervention of some character may be arrived at in good form that may bring to a happy con- clusion the reign of riot, discord and bloodslle d.• Many vessels were reported grounded in different parts of the great -lakes and connecting channels. - Rev. Angus Flynn died of blows in- flictedwith ith an axe by his wife at i he was trying to • `b a Alta., whenY g defend their baby daughter. A large steel freighter was found cap- sized in Lake Huron. She is unidenti- fied yet, and if the crew were aboard. . when she turned over the loss oflives must be large, A. R. Brediu was unanimously nominated by the Liberals of Kiidonan and St. Andrew's, Manitoba, fu con- vention at Selkirk to oppose Hon. Dr. Montague, the new Provincial Minister of Public Works. Protests against the recent Chateau- guay by-election in which Hon. Sydney Fisher, ex -minister of Agriculture, was - defeated by the Conservative candidate, James Morris was formally laid before the authorities in the coustituency Mon- day afteruoon. The protests will be " sitpported by allegations of bribery, cor- ruption and irregularities connected with counting the ballots to be made by Liberal workers. - Harold Couman, sou of John Cow- man, merchant of Chepstow,. and brother-in-law of A. MeNab, barrister, Walkerton,was in the freighter las. s. Carruther- that' went down in the storm of Sunday of last week on Lake Huron. He left school in Walkerton in Jane last and went up Ole lakes for, the Summer and his parents expected him borne in a few days. This is the second time in two years that his family has been - afflicted with untimely deaths. About ` two years ago an older brother was kill- ed in the West, having come in contact with an electric wire. The younz .man drowned ou Sunday WAS a nephew of Senator Donnelly, Two Revs -smornEntn.—The gloom thrown ever Kincardine by tbe terrible toli of the lake disaster was added to Saturday when two young boys, Harvey � McCitllnch, aged 7 and John a cGregor, aged 9,' were suffocated i11 a big bin at Henry's elevator. Both boys were play- ing la -ing in the wheat when the men started the to d in spout operating to fill car. The wheat in the big bin started filling in with tremendous force, drewru the two little boys with it. The attendants' Y attention wast Wnby tIra lie failure of the wheat to come DIE at the. spout. Its: vestigatlon made the terrible discovery of a boy's body wedged in the spout. Efforts were made at once to rescue - them, but x5 feet of grain had piled on topHalf an burro elapsed before the P were s to ken from Ole bit and only After' the sides of the elevator tired been smashed, shed, Three doctors worked, over them for an hour, but wereunable to revive them, There will be no inquest, Both are members of. Well-known kin. et\fdine' ffitttilie.