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C,N. Railway G.N.W. Telegraph
Clinton, Ontario •
The funeral Of the late Reeve Tay-
lor of Blyth took place on Thursday,
Couinit ti News
Ali. Howard Hail of !leer 13rslssels
is said 40 HaVe .grown 5,000 pounds
Of Pwtclr sots and 1200 . pounds of
Welding onions Miring the past sea-
son,
Sargt• Cantbril1, . who is at present
hi hospital suffering !rent trench rev-
er, Military
has been awarded Y !
medal for bravery upon the field,
On 1)eeemher second in North Hur-
on there promises to be an
tite
le
st
-
huge!ectionwtet Dr. Lase George
•
Spotten and W IL l+'razer will put,.
lip a three cornered fight for the
Boat recently left vacant by the re-
sign'ation of Mr. A. II. Musgrove,
Mr, Spotton is running as an in -
dependant Conservative, Dr. Case is
the Government candidate and Mr,.
Fraser is a Liberal, the Liberals of
North FIeroa not complying with the
arrangement made between their lead-
er and the Government that no con-
tests bo entered into during the
war.
Rev. Pr, Kilpatrick Of Knox
College, 'Toronto, was in Goderich
last week speaking on some of the
problems which confront the Church
in Canada,'
•
Frederick (less, Sr., a well known
-and respected resident of Zurich,
passed away on Tuesday of last
week ,in the seventy-third year of
his age.
Capt. Little, formerly editor of. the
Teeswater,News,who was reported
missing is now reported to be a
prisoner in Germany. Wonder if he
has gotten out yet;
The Huron Expositor had the fol-
lowing in last week's fesue : `:His
When Our Time Comes
Lite is $nufled Out •
TJio following letter was writteg
sly Corp. W. 1,. tucks to bmn aunt,
Mrs. ll, Hicks of Groderieit ship, The The young man was killed on
Nov, 21td•, being among the last few
to fall before the cruel War was
ended. Had his time conte ? It
looked as if it might iu,,Ye been 50,
even as ha said, lie collated in the
71st battalion in 1915 and on going
f 1 A 6
France the. fall 0 1
c ein .
.a
r t 1` n
over o
he was wounded the very first day
in the trenches, Later be was
severely wounded fu the knee, A
brother is also in the army :
"Somewhere in Prance,"
Sept.'zsth, 1018
Dear- Auntie, Well auntie at pres-
ent 1 ant not with •my • unfit, ant at.
a' Musketry school for a rest and a
pourse in musketry, and this is such
a quiet place one would hardly think
test under the auspices of Blyth Honor Judge Lewis has given .judg-
Lodge No. 303 Al?, & A.M. The ment in this section in favor of the
Clinton Kiltie band was in atten- plaintiff, Mr. Grieve, for the fall. a-
dance. mount sued for and costs. The de-
cision is important to townships.
The plaintiff, with a companion, was
driving a horse and cutter along the
sideroad between lots 5 and 6 in the
Township of Hallett in February
last, and when a short distance south
of 1-Iarlock the horse became fright-
ened at the water that was, flowing
over the road and shied, upsetting
the cutter, throwing the occupants
Into the ditch which was full of wat-
er. Mr. Grieve brought action
against the township for damages he
'sustained. Fir. J. M. Best, who con-
cluded the case for Mr. Grieve, con-
tended at the trial that the _ town-
ship was liable because the road
was too :narrow where the accident
happened, being only from twelve to
fourteen feet wide, and that the law
requires that such places should be
guarded by a railing -where the road
is so narrcAv and the embankment so
steep, and also that. thetownship
could have prevented the water from
flowing across the road which was
the cause of the horse becoming
frightened and shying. The Judge
has agreed with this contention and
given judgment in Mr. Grieve's fav
or.'
GRAN a XRUNKOl ea
Highlands of Ontario
• CANAL'A
The home.bf the Red Deer and the
Moose
OPEN SEASONS
DEER -November 1st to November
155th inclusive.
MOOSE—November 1st to November
15th inclusive. In some of the
Northern Districts of Ontario
including Timagami - and the
territory north and south of.
the Canadian Government Rail-
way from the Quebec to Man-
itoba Boundary, open season for
Moose is from October 1st to
November 30th, inclusive.
Write for copy of "Playgrounds—
the Haunts of Fish and Game," giv-
ing game laws, hunting regulations,
etc., to C. E. Horning, District Pas-
senger Agent, Union Station, Toron-
to, Ont.
J. RANSFOR_ D SON,
Phone 57 • Uptown Agents.
wzgarstorwer
Dry Goods
and -
House
Furnishing
Couch & Co.
PHONE 75.
Millinery
and
Ready•to-
Wenr
Garments
Anuaial oveniber
Sde of Ladies'
Suits
This will be truly one of • the
greatest events, of the season, so
complete is the assortment, so ex-
cellent the qualities, so perfect the
workmanship. Every suit is guaran-
teed all wool and fast colors. Most
women will be interested when we
state that these suits are this seas-
on's fashionable models.
Saturday 25 percent. discount oft
all suits.
COME EARLY FOR BEST
CHOICE.
Kippen,
Death has again visited our cont -
inanity anti taken away one 1Vbo,.
WAS very, wail known ane highly ie^
spooted. We refer to the late Mr.'
,las, Crawford of the Loudon hoed,
Tuckersnlith, just a short distance
south-- of our village, Tlis death
Wee a surprise as a great many had
not heard of lila illness, On Tuesday
of Tee' week air,- Crawford was an-
sistiug "at a threshing DA 'hie home
of $110']ate 1Vir, Grahatn, . Ho Went
k
r• remarked
d
home in the., evening t but .em t e
to, his 'pother that he dill not feel
well, but did the evening ,oho.os.""at
usual. During the night he grew
considerably worse and two physi
eians were phoned for. After au.
examination they decided an opera-
tion was imperative and ]te,-was
all once taken to London hospital.
Ait abscess in the stomach was JIM
trouble. The medical men in atten-
dance hall very little hope gf his re*
eovory .and he passed away at flue
o'olook Wednesday evening. Tho re-
mains arrived on the evening train
from Landon on Thursday and were
taken to the home of his sister,
Mrs. J. 13., McLean, The deceased
had lived all his life here and his
death has •cast' a gloom over the
whole neighborhood, :Where he, was
So well known` and' ''deservedly re
speoted and just in the prime ef life,
being in his lifty-third year. IIo was
a musician of good ability and was
always willing to assist at enter-
tainments or in any way he could
for the benefit of the Church. or any
good cause. Upon his aged mother
with whom he resided, the blow will
be the hardest as ho was most at-
tontive to her in her declining years
and she feels her loss very much.
The funeral, which was private, was
held Saturday afternoon to Exeter
cemetery, Rev, Dr. Aitken, pastor of
the deceased, officiating. He is sur-
vived by his mother, two brothers
and three sisters. The brothers are,
William, general merchant, of Ripley
and Robert, druggist of Port Elgin.
Thesisters are, Mrs. S. Jackson,
Ripley ; Mrs.°Henry Monteith, Pow-
assan, and Mrs.. J. 13. McLean of
the London Road, '1'uckersmith.
Dr. Mary Johnston, who has been
practising in the City . Hospital,
Hattilton, paid her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. 13. Johnston, a short visit
before leaving for St. Johns, N.
13. She left here on Monday even-
ing to assume her new position in
one of the hospitals in that city.
We regret to report the death of
the infant 'son of Mr. and Mrs.
IIorney of the town line, Hay.
Mr. Archie Noakes was hurried to
Victoria hospital, London, on Fri-
day morning of last week suffering
from an attack of appendicitis. An
operation was performed which was
most successful and _latest reports
say he is recovering. Mrs. Noakes
and her mother, Mrs. Richardson,
went to London on Saturday to see
hint. ,
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen King and
daughter Emily and Mr. and Mrs.
Ward Sparkin of near Gerrie were
welcome visitors at the home of Mr.
Thos. Meths and family on Satur-
day.
The ladies of the Patriotic Society
have been packing boxes for the boys
overseas. The Society expects to
!told its annual meeting on Thurs-
day of this week in the basement
of the Methodist church.
The Methodists of this village in-
tend holding their anniversary ser-
vices the second Sabbath in Decem-
ber, Itev• J. A. Agnew of Clinton
is expected to preach. We hope the
people will turn out in large num-
bers as a treat intellectually and
morally is in store for them. The
services will be held in the after-
noon and evening.
Mrs. Teter Fisher of Stanley re-
ceived word recently of the death
of her nephew, Mr, Gordon Young of
near Weyburn, Sask. The young
man contracted the Spanish influen-
za which was followed by pneumonia.
Interment took place at Weyburn.
He was the eldest son of Alex. W.
Young of Colborne township. On
receipt of the news his father left
at once for the west.
A pretty wedding took place on
Saturday evening last, being the
marriage of Miss (Cato McDonald of
London and Mr. John McGregor of
I -bay township, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Arch McGregor of Tuckersmith, The
ceremony was performed at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jarrot, cous-
ins of the bride. Rev... Dr, Aitken
tied the nuptial knot. Tile bride
was dressed in a beautiful gown of
taupe satin trimmed with braiding
and fringe. The drawing room' was
beautifully decorated 'for the ooca-
sion. After the ceremony and con-
gratulations the company. 'repaired
to thb' dining room where a bounti-
ful wedding dinner was served, the
decorations being pink and white.
The happy couple will reside on the
groom's fine farm on the second
concession of Tay The gifts were
numerous and costly and the best of
good wishes go with them to; 'their
new home. -
• Corp. W. E. Hicks
there was a war on. But according
to the last' fight we were in there'
sure was a war and a real wartoo.
Anyhow .1 was lucky in not getting.
a scratch.Oh yes, that's the
worst of war, a good many lads
have fallen in this one. But it is
a- gam.: of chance and if one is go-
ing to lose his life in this war he
will die somewhere, perhaps miles
from the fighting' line and I know of
a great many such cases, We have
a certain length of time 'to live and
when that time as -up one gets snuff-
ed out somehow. I am an infantry
man, the guy that does all the dir-
ty work, at least we think so; • A
fighting man some fellows call them-
' selves. Anyhow, it's the infantry
that goes over the top and all that
sort of thing. The weather is _tot
very good those day" mostly show-
ery. I have been out for a walk
and of all the thimbieberries. Well,
there sure is some crop. I done
reckon I had some feed. The civics
don't seem to bother with picking
them.
Well auntie, 1 will close, hoping
you are all well. I am o.k. m.vself
and hope to hear from you soon.,
Your loving nephew,
WILFRED."
The Demobilization of
Soldiers
Ottawa, Nov, 18.—The following
order was dispatched on Saturday to
officers commanding all - military
districts : '
"General demobilization ;
"As a result of cessation of hos-
tilitics and information just receiv-
ed from overseas, the forces in Can-
ada will be reduced -at once in ac-
cordance with instructions which
wfll he issued from time to time. .
Demobilization of troors in
Canada will be carried out as rapid-
ly as possible by reference to the
following classes :
"Returned soldiers who
spared and are desirious
charge.
"Mien in lower categories Who have
been held for various duties in Can-
ada and can now be spared. •
"Men who can be spared, whose
occupations are such as to make
them urgently required in civil life
for economic reasons.
"All other men whose services are
not required.,
"Orders have already been issued
that all men serving in Canada who
so desire and who were railway em-
ployees upon enlistment or when
called up for service are tto he dis-
charged immediately.,"
Annual Sale of - Ladies'
C
e,
..oats
Winter
A special line of Ladies' Winter: Coats on sale Saturday. They
aro made of the newest cloths , and the more fashionable shades,
25 coats only, all this season's styles.
COME EARLY FOR, BEST CHOICE.
Special Sale of
Cashmerelose
Saturday 69c
25 doz. Ladies' Cashmere
Hose, black only, good color,
. would be good value at $L00,
sizes' 8t•, 0, I0. Sat- .6act
9
urday only. ,,,.,.
Flannelette
Bla. kets
>�
3:69
24 pairs grey flannellette
Blankets, largest size, finest
quality, blue and pink border,
worth $4„25 a pair 3.69
Satorday only
can be
of 'lis
Nov.
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Rod and Gun
The November issue of Rod and
Gun published by W. J. Taylor, Lim-
ited, 1voodstock, Ont., is on the
news-stands and is replete with good
things for the sportsman r aderin
lover oft ()Weer life a
"Canadian Game Trails" by Hubert
Hutton, "Tire 1Vloose Call," a story
of two narrow escapes, ,by GT
Mhz, "CarealouS," the record of a
unique experience in the winter
wilds, by A. Sturtzel, and "Humors
of the Hunt" by George R. Belton,
aro sone of the contributions to the
story section of the magazine. Oth-
er articles follow and the usual de-
partments are well maintained. An
article on the making of moccasins
is illustrated by F. V, Williams who
is also the cover design artist. Guns
and Ammunition contains the first
instalment of "Time National Matches
at Camp Perry" by C. S, Landis.
Rod and Gun .Mechanics for 'Trappers
is a page-. of illustrations and plements isap-
the
1'rap Line which ist conn Along
this
issue,
As Conrad Kuhn was Ivorking
the ascetylene plant at Crediton
fast Friday morning, the gas explod-
ed and most severely burned his
stands and face.
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In the County
Thomas Dickson of Turnberry, son
of Thos, Dickson, went to the barn
on Satorday to feed the horses.
Net returning after several hours,
his people went to look for him,
finding him lying behind the horses..
His head was . badly injured and his
body more or less, one arm was
broken in two places, the bones pro-
truding through the flesh. The in -
Burn Water Instead of Coal
Temperature recommended by the
Ontario Fuel Administration for
working and livingrooms,-64 F.
(64 is the "optimum" temperature,
or the degree of heat, at which
science agrees man is at his best).
Temperature recommended for
sleepingroom, 50 F. or loss..
"Make water warm you instead of
burning an excessive amount of coal
jured man ,is about twenty years of to do it," is the advice of the On -
age and was working with Itis Fath-'tario Fuel Administration in urging
er on the farm. Hopes are held out ' the importance of properly moisten -
for his recovery. ling the air in the home.
The R. 13eli Munition Works at i Dry air at 70 or 72 may feel cool-
Seaforth has beeninstructed by the er than moist air at 60 degrees, the
Itnperial Munitions Board to cease Administration declares, Moist air
work on all shells- in initial opera- holds the heat longer and saves coal.
tion at once, and for shells in a more'
There are ten percent. more deaths
advanced stage the firm is given at a given temperature if the rela-
until midnight on December, 14th to tive humidity is below 40 percent.
complete. A number of men already than if it is above 70 percent.
have been released, but it is expected Give the air a dcink out of a pan
that a large proportion of theta will instead of off your. skin. Evapora-
be employed in the manufacture of tion from the skin renders one sus -
farm machinery. From a money ceptible to colds, catarrh and other
standpoint munition: • m`hking has diseases of the respiratory organs..
been a boon to the, town. Over As much, if not more, attention
$24,000 monthly has been paid to should be paid to the humidity
the employees, bhe' largest amount reading as to thermometer reading.
being $32,000 Por one month recontiy A hydrometer, as well as a then-
•, mometer, should be in the -home.
The Department urges every house-
holder to follow these simple rules
for humidifying air in the homes :
Dr. Leattie Martin, son of Rev.,
W. 1I. Martin of London,formerly
of Exeter, has been given a place on
the staff of the Mayo Ifospital,
Rochester, Minn., in succession to
the late Dr., Beal. Dr. Martin has
had a couple of years' experience in
France and Palestine.
Miss Sarah Bentley of Blyth was'
chosen from among several appli-
cants as matron of the. Children's
Shelter., which will be opened hi God-
erielt the first week in December.
The congregation of Rockwood and
Eden Mills, in the Presbytery of
Guelph, has extended a call to Rev.
Johan Little, pastor of the Presby-
-OM=
resbyterian church at St. Heine. The
Presbytery of Maitland will meet on
the 21th inst. to Ileal with the mat-
ter,
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MUMMIFIED SNAKE IN LOG
Reptile Hermetically Sealed In Heart
of Walnut Timber Discovered
at Sawmill.
Trapped in a chamber in the heart
of a walnut tree, which had eveident-
ly been its winter home, a blacksnake
was found mummified in the hermet-
ically sealed tomb after a lapse of 20
or more years. The layers of new
timber formation indicated the period
of the reptile's imprisonment.
A. handsome walnut log two and one-
half feet in diameter, shipped to a
mill at Johnson City, Tenn„ from
Wawnesville, N. C., held the impris-
oned coil of the dead snake. To the
eye the log was perfect. After the
carriage had passed back and forth
a time or two the saw uncapped a
beautifully polished vacuum, with a
dark coli lying within. Lifted out, the
coil proved to be the preserved form
of a snake. Exposure to air caused a
sudden shrinkage..
"The snake had undoubtedly crawl-
ed into the tree through n hole
made by a broken limb that had.
decayed at the base," said M. L.
Scalers, a member of the company
operating the mill. "The new layers
of timber, which had enveloped the
opening, were of a thickness to Ind:—
cate a growth of probably 20 years,
since the snake entered the cav-
ity to find the exit suddenly closed•
against. its escape, probably due to,
When the house is heated -by stove, the dropping of a small piece of bark
g which covered the opening"
have a pan of water or a boilin
!cattle always on top.
If by warm air, see that the water ' ALCOHOL FROM BANANAS NOW'
retainer in the hot-air jacket of the
furnace is always well filled. Place Culls of the Fruit to Be Distilled by
Americans, Who Will Erect Plant
at Honduras.
open pans of water near the regis-
ters.
In cases where steam or hot wat-
er systems are employed, provide
humidifiers, or pans of water, for -ev-
ery radiator.
The average room may require a
quart of water per day. Change wat-
er frequently.
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I'M WELL NIGH SPEECHLESS.
"My Tuesdays are nteatiess,
My Wednesdays are wheatless,
I'm gating more eatloss each day;
My home, it is heatless, .
My bed, it is sheetiess ;
They're sent to the Y.T4.C.A.
The bar rooms are treatless,
My coffee is sweetless •;'
Each day I grow poorer and wiser;
My stockings aro footless,
My trousers are seatless,
My Gosh, how T do hate the
Raiser."
REAL IRISH WIT.
An Irishman who. 'had long been
out West, returned to Ireland after'
the recent rebellion. Walking down
Sackville street with a friend, he
gazed at the ,dostruotion wrought
during those days, their quickly ask-
ed
"Ilow long 'have
rule ?"- H iccltange.
you luta home
Bananas suitable for export must
always be of a certain size or number
of bands. The rejection ofsmaller
bunches by the fruit companies has
always been a source of complaint and
also of loss to the planters. It is now
proposed to use them in the manufac-
ture of alcohol, says a report made by
Consul' B. M. Lawton at Teguelgalpa,
Honduras.
By executive order, the president;
of Honduras, has signed a contract
by which an American of long experi-
ence in the fruit business in the tro-
ths, representing a company of Ameri-
can capitalists, is granted the right'
to erect a distillery at San Pedro Stria, ,
Honduras. The concessionaire has de-;
posited $25,000 with the government:
as an earnest of good faith, which is;
to be credited toward export duties'
an the alcohol at three cents geld SAN, --
gallon.
The company proposes to supply
planters with funds for planting
sugar cane •on the worn-out banana
lauds, and will also distill from the
cane, time bagasse of which is to be
Used in the manufacture of paper, Ex-
periments will be made in the menu -
facture of paper from banana waste.
Cotmeillor Day has been appointedfuel commissioner for the village of
lixeter•
Miss J. Govenloek of Seaforth has
taken..a position on the staff of the
Godoricl Cotlogiate,,