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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1918-9-19, Page 21PAOE Every day is Fashion Day 1 FHONE 78 Alwhys i Something New AUTUM DISPLAY of High Class CA,, � dto V Wear Garments THE C INTON NEW ' Commencing SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 and following days we invite the ladies of and surrounding country to come Clintong and see the grandest display of high class p garments ever displayed by.this store, t �ATew' Aumn Suits u c -Values that willnvin.eou that you now is the time to buy. Choosing that suit early is sure to yield a generous in- vestment because of a full season's ser- vice, the collection from which selection can be made embraces many types of styles made of serges, gabardines, broad- cloths, eta. Prices range from $25 to $50 New Winter Coats The most careful consideration has been exercised in gathering together' this delightful assortment. The fabrics are of the softest texture light in weight but very warm, some are plainly tailor- ed, others with plush, fur and fancy stitching. We are' showing the largest range of Ready-made coats in the County. New Autumn Dresses Just to hand this week. A beauti- ful range of silk poplin dresses in Black,. Brown, Taupe, sizes 48, 36,'38 and 4o. Prices from $17 to 25. The store that shows the new things first HELP THE BOYS "OVER THERE" BY .SAVING GASOLINE The allies need gasoline. Waste none of it on Sunday motoring for pleasure. He who uses it for this purpose Stints those who are fighting our battles. It is the duty of all motor car owners to comply with the Fuel Controller's request to save "gas." The safety of the State being the supreme law, personal enjoyment trust give place to national necessity during war time. To save gasoline is to save money,.- It will also ensure a more adequate supply of "gas" for the needs of our war machine, which must lack no essential To comply with the Fuel Controller's request will save $150,000 on a sin- gle Sunday. In gasoh,e it will also save hundreds of thousands of gal- lons, A word to the wise motor car owner is sufficient! - BLUEVALE Mrs. William Hall received ollicial. it , 'un notice that her husband, Pte, ta,, W h, John Hall, was misting. lie enlisted with the 16 -1st Bettnlloe and has only has 1 months. 14e Prance , few . bees in r e e a wife and two small children here. John McNttttghtoy received official notice from Cttnye that his son, Jatnes' McNaughton, artilleryman, was wound- ed suffering with a gunshot wuu,tct in the ankle, This is the second lime he has been wounded. '° iLe has been in France now over three years, HURON. PUPILS AT NORMAL The following Huron Pupils are at- tending the Stratford NorniaL•- FORM 1, 'Louise B, Allan, Seaforth R.R. 3. Hazel Armstrong, Wingahni Mary E. Bachler, Goderich Jean Bogie, Goderich Mary Bone, Belgrave Eva R. Carter, Clinton Elizabeth Chowen, Clinton Winnifred'Cole, Clinton .Mary Crich, Seaforth FORM 11 Ida M. Crozier, Walton R.R, 2, . Lena M. Goultes, BrusSels,'R.R 5 lona Cutt,. Goderich Florence F. Deacon, Winghani R.R. 5 Florence _Deem, Seaforth Alice E. Dore, Whngham Ella Kathleen Elliott, Bayfield Lulu E. E, Elliott, Clinton Marjorie 'M, Harrison, Winghani :Jean R.- Hays, Seaforth FORM 111 Lois M. -Holmes, Clinton !stella Julies, Belgrave 'Nora Kennedy, Clinton .Alice M. :iCpechtel, Seaforth ivlae Laundy, Blyth Eva M. Mcl3urney, Winghau R,R, 5 Kathleen: McConnell, 'Clinton Dorothy L. McDonnell, Hensel! .Jessie Melteezie,. Beyfield, R.R,t Viola V. McLeod, Bluevale R.R. 9 Marjorie G, McMath, Clinton .Jessie M, McMillan, Egmondville Mary M, McNaughton, Tuckersniith 3;ntily C. MacArthur, Goderich ' FORM 1V Marjorie 1 Nolan, Seaforth RR 4 'Clara L, Oestreieher, Crediton Margaret 0, Perrie, Cranbrook • F=rances Reynolds, Clinton Reta N, Rowe, Exeter Lila B, Sanders, Exeter Marion T,"Scarlett, Seafortlt FORM V Gladys C, Shillinglaw, Seaforth Caroline E. Sims, Blyth Mary E, Smillie, Seaforth 'Effie Nl Stoltz Auburn R.R, 1, 'Gladys'Tisdale, Belgrave 'Bessie 1. Tough, Bayfield, •R, R.3 • :ielnia M.. Turvey, Bluevale . Margaret Walker, Clinton BOYS Chas, 0, Sellers, Brussels, R R, 5 Weiland, Egmondville , 'Wm, 'I'. g ZURICH. • The flax mills have completed thresh ing the season's flax crop, , Mr, Harry Taylor has sold his farm on the Sauble Line to Mr. Lsfronlioise, of Essex county, a son-in-law, of Mr. J. Laporte, reeve. We welcome Mr. Lafromboise and family to flay Twp, Mr, Henry'Clausius has sold his 60 - acre farm on the Bronson Line, Hay, to Nlr, Aaron A. Weber; of Elmira, for 85,900, Mr. Weber will get possess- ion. of this desirable property next March, Rev. P. B. Meyer left for Avenhurst, Sask , where two of his brothers are engaged in farming, as one is being called by the M. S. A., Mr,' Meyer, ac. coMpanied by his parents, of Mildway, will pay then a visit for a few weeks. Mr. W. G, Wellington Fee has sold his fine 100 -acre farm on the Goshen Line north, a few miles from Zurich, to. Mr, Chris. Scharg', 'of Stanley town- ship, who disposed of his farm to Mr, R. Johnson, recently. The purchase price is $10,000 and Mr. Schrag gets possession next March, • Declaration Needed. According to an order just issued parcel post packets for the United Kingdom, Francle, ) Italy, land; other destinations overseas, including those addressed to soldiers, must be ac- companied by a declaration affixed to the parcel by the sender giving a de- finite statement as to the nature and value of the contents. Blank customs declaration forms for this purpose can be obtained on application at any postoffice. Is Bird Sanctuary. By an order -in -council the Point Pelee admiralty and naval reserve has been set aside as a Dominion Park and Bird Sanctuary. Duck shoot- ing only will be allowed at Point Pelee from Wednesday to Saturday Oct. 1 to Dec, 15, Enough Fall Wheat. 'There is. enough fall wheat to supply Ontario's seed demand's, ac- cording scording to Hon, George S, Henry,. minister of agriculture. To guard against a possible shortage • of seed, the government purchased 25,000 bushels, one-half of which has been sold to farmers. The, balance is to be taken over by a manufacturing con- cern at a price that will ensure against any loss, the Thurotlriy, September th,19J8 �IIpIIIIIIIIIpUIIIIIIiIIIII�II�IIUiIItUlilll�lllUl@pllilllplllllHihlllli6uf Pcrs0na1 and other items cif Interest linin 3 New Era representatives, STANLEY. ,,., • '� � k 1 arae Over890 t'� realized the I Oe5,s1, t v Time Soshul" 'hells at Varna recently,, l)r, Mary Johnston, of Kippeo,'ita left for Hamilton where she will prae- ioi profession. n t c her The Stanley 1918 Voters' 'list has been issued and contains 507 names in Part 1 and 69 names in Part 2, Juror$, 298. WINGHAIVl, Nursing Sister Callieotte left New York of overseas on 'Tuesday. Mrs, Calticotte is a daughter of Mr, Wm, Cornyn of Winghani, Following an illness extending over several months, Emily, beloved wife of Mr. Abner Cosens, passed away, She was a highly esteemed citizen and to her bereaved husband and daughter, Mary, is extended "deepest sympathy, . Miss Nellie Breen received a letter' from Pte. Ben), Seneabaugh, of Prince Edward Island, in which he greatfully acknowledges receiving a shirtrecent- ly while in a military hospital in Prance, Miss Breen sent the shirt overseas about two and a half years ago and placed a card in the pocket with her name. and address on it, EXETER. Rev, Ernest Grigg, returned' mission- ary from, 111418, who has been vis- iting his sister here, left on Monday for Boston, to report for duty either, in France or India. Some boys, looking fo fun, did more damage than was intended to Mr. Geo. Manson's window when an apple, which was thrown up the side walk, accidently went through the pane of glass, Sergt, J. H. Jones son of Mr, -and Mrs, J. G. Jones, who has been train- ing in. Toronto left recently for (ger- seas where he will be Joined to the Imperial forces and take out a com- mission Pte; Gordon Hooper, 'son of Mr. and Mrs,.A. Hooper, of the Lake Road has been officially reported as wounded in the head and face. ' Pte. Hooper is married and enlisted in Toronto, where his wife resides. 'Trooper Chester P. Harvey, who has been in hospital in France has been sent back to Blighty ani is in the Can- adian Convalescent hospital at Boniley, Kent, Eng. Trooper Harvey was with the Fort.. Garry. horse. - • Mr. and Mrs. J. 4, Stewart received word from their son Wilfred confirm- ing the official report that he had been wounded, He was at tate second char- ing station and states that his wound is only slight and' expects he will be out of the lines only about one month. Master Tom Yellow, son of Me. and Mrs. Joss,. Yellow, had the misfortune to dislocate his shoulder on Monday. He was standing en the gangway near the barn door when the wind blew the dont open striking him .and knock- ing hilt off the enbanklneut. He had a fall of about twelve feet with the above result. Births, Marriages & Deaths Births . SCHOENHALS-In Clinton, Septem- ber 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schoenhals, at daughter, (Helen Mar- garet.) FALCONER -In Stanley, on Septem- ber 12t11 to Mr, and Mrs, William fel- antler, a daughter, . FERGUSON-In Kippenr on Monday, September 16th, to Mr , and Mrs: liam Ferguson, a daughter. • DETOT---in Brucefieid, on Septein- ber 15th, to Mr, and Mrs, Stanley De - tot, a son, 1* Deaths WATSON-1n "Goderich, E. R. Wat- son, on Monday, Sept: 16th.. 'roWNSEND--•in'Kitchetier, Arthur. Tnwiisend, of Thursday, September lath, aged 44 years, MURDO'CIC-ln llensall, on Satur- day, September 14th, Grace Ross, be- loved wife of Wm, Murdock, aged 66, EMBURY-111 Morris township, Ma'y Elizabeth 13e11, beloved wife of A. F. Canada has a 35,582 railway mile' Enibury, on Saturday, August 31st, OP, aged 4 years, 6 Months and 80 clays, LONDON ROAD. . Mrs, Win. Stanbury is visiting friends in Hullett, League meets at the home of Mrs. James Nott next Tuesday, Master Ernest Bateman left to visit in Waterloo County and will attend school there, ' Great rejoicing on the London Road last Thursday evening over the arrival of a little girl at the home of Mr, and Mrs, W. Falconer. Mr. B. Waldron, has completed press- ing 1,000 bales of hay for Mr. 'Cud - more, of Seaforth, who has sold it to a Michigan buyer for tine Ameircan army, Mr, Chas, Stevens has sold his farm to Mr, Howard Snell, son of Mr, James Snell, 01 Mullett, who -will take poss- ession this fall. Mr, and Mrs. Sevens will move to Clinton as they hfve al- ready purchased a ouse there, DR. FOWLER'S EXTRACT OF WILD STRAWBERRY CURES DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, COLIC,. CHOLERA MORBUS, CHOLERA INF'ANTUM AND ALL * ., * * ti * w ' q, * N * ' •* *WE WANT MORE COUNTRY NEWS* SUMMER COMPLAINTS. It is without a doubt the safest and most reliable remedy in existence. It has been a household remedy for 72 years. Its effects are instaneous and it does not leave the bowels in a constipated con- di ondi tion. Make up your mind toinsist on getting "Dr. Fowler's" when you ask for it. Don't experiment with sono no -name, no -reputation, t so-called strawberry com- pounds that tries to sell on the reputation built.up by Dr. Fowlers: The genuine is 35c. per bottle, and manufactured only by Tho T. Milburn Go., Limited, Toronto, Out. Mrs. 31. Armstrong, Nixon, Ont„ writes;-"Somo'years ago 1 had diarr- hcsa until it became chrpnie. 1 doctored with a good doctor, but ns soon as I stopped taking his medicine I was as bad as ever. I became so weals I could hardly walk across shefloor alone. A friend told toe of Dr, Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry, and leas then two bottles cured mo to stay cured. I think it'ta the best Medicine for bowel trouble that own be princureel * Do yo live in the county?,: if so and you have any per- somal items call us 'up. We k want all the news items, big +_ -or little, from town and eoun- • try; It doesn't snake any diff- '? "erence whether we have a Corr- * espondent In your locality or * not. They may miss an item, * * so call us up, We don't mind * being bothered, More country * news is what we're after and it * is acceptable from any quarter and from any person, whether an subscriber of 'rase New Era or not, * ii x * a• 43 * i4 * co - * * WROXETER • Mt, Jnu, Smith received official word from Ottawa that has sant Pte. Rali h M. Smith, No, 054949, infantry, died, at the 711s clearing station on September 4th from gunshot Snot wnlnd5 i t the head, , Ralph enlisted with the 16ts1 Battalion from 11uron and had only been in France a few months, BLYTH, Miss' Sarah Milne is attending Tor- onto University, Rev, R. J. Mc'Corntick, pastor of the Methodist church, has been laid aside from his work through illness for several months. We are pleased to see him able to resume his work again. Mr John McMillan, whorecently closed his flour and feed business here, has accepted a lucrative position with a produce company in Regina, Sask. Messrs. McMillan & Co., wiio for the past number of years have con- ducted •a produce business in Blyth, closed their doors, giving as the rea- son the large expenditure that would be necessary in order to meet the re- quirements of the Food Act, by plac- ing in stock many lines of substitutes not now carried. Master Frank McCaughey pad the misfortune while riding horseback on Marion street, to fall off on the hard roadway and break his left arm near the elbow, making a bad fracture. The congregation of St. Andrew's had two oratorical treats on Sunday when they listened to two exceptional- ly line addresses, in the morning by Rev. T, L, Small, a former pastor, but now of 'Hepsler, and in the evening, Rev. Mr. McDirmid, of Goderich, A large seizure of liquor was made at Blyth C. P. R. station on Saturday. Some time during the day two large ?trunkswere set' off at the railway station at Blyth, and the trunks had no different appearance to any other truuks, around thein, but J. J, Mitchell, license inspector, of Winghani, when he arrived there in the afternoon by auto, though they had rather a high flavored smell and, upon opening one, he found a bottle of whisky broken, with 48 other bottles unbroken, The other large trunk had the sante number of bottlee of "fire water." Upon being sampled by an expert, it was found to be the very best quality, The officer at once seized the goods$ and then went after the traveler who had brought the trunks along with .him, but somehow the "Philistines" had got word of the officer's action, and a local young man securing an auto, quickly rushed the traveler out of town, The liquor now Is stored in a vault under key by Police. t4tr1 Oi On 0 m rani, ing for the owner to appear and claim the good's, BRUCEFIELD. • Mr, and Mrs, S. Stanley Johnston visited in London this week at the Moine of Mrs, Metcalf.. Mrs, Phillips and Mrs, Robinson from near Toronto was last week bhe guest pf Mrs. McIntosh of the Manse. Rev, Mr, McIntosh preached to a London congregation, suppling for Rev, Mr, Stewart, who was in Bayfield. The Mission Board will hold its 'thankofferbig 011 Saturday next, A 15 cent war tea will' be given from 5 to 6 o'clock in aid of the funds, Rev. Mr.. Mefarlane, of Bayfield preached in our village on Sabbath last, He preached two impressive sermons which were benefical to all his hearers. Many from qur midst attended the funeral of Mrs, William Murdock, of FIensai, formerly of Stapley; The fam- ily resided on the farm now occupied by -Hugh Aikeuhead, London Road, near our village. After her marriage she resided for many years on the farin in Stanley, now occupied by her son, John Murdock, She was one of the women who made life happy for those around her.' She niet trials and ditflculties with a whiling face. She leaves a sorry. husband and four chil- dren, John on homestead, Dr, Alex. of Rainy River; Mary, of Winnipeg; and Mrs, McNeil, St. Thomas, _ The funeral took place ather old home in Hensall, the interment being made. at Baird's cemetery. EXETER. Hen Presbytery ihas released Re v, Dr, -.folieFletchtpastor at Thames Road Prsbyterian Church, and Moder- ator of the General Assembly, from his s pulpit andpastoral duties forsome months, Rev. Dr, Fletcher as not en- ; joyed good health for some time, The presbytery. will undertake his supply during a portiou'of the time granted, , LONDESBORO. Magi, , to M tt f W' gl wait - Death claimed another of ora• resit dents on Thursday last, in the person of Adam Glousher, after an illness ex- tending over some .months, 'rhe tate Mr. Glousher was born in Waterlpo on the 26th of October 1849 and when four years of age moved with his par- ents to a bush farm near Zurich, and as he grew up underwent all the prl- vations and hadshlps incident to pio- neer life, When twenty years of age he ran a stage between Exeter end 'Clinton there being no line of railway connectins; those towns at .that time. Leaving this occupation he moved to near Auburn where Jte worked for a number of years and during his resi- dence there he met and married' - Miss Mary Jane Ferguson and a couple of years later moved to Blythwhere he engaged in, teaming ,continuing until 19p4 when he moved to a farm in Hallett. Here he remained but two years going from there to Exeter where be again engaged in farming which he continued lentil returning to Blyth in 181 t, wrier he has 'since resided. De- ceased reaves to mourn his toss, be- sides his wife, two daughters and one son, namely Mrs, Goo, Routledge, of Listowel; Mrs. Achim Scott, Toronto, and john at house, Besides his im- mediate family, two brothel's and five fiance, occupied the pulpit sisters survive; -Mr. Jolla Glousher, Presbyterian church last Sabbath morn- Mrs, Geo, Glousher, Zurich; ing, cCcam ,and sous of Mrs, John Dai'b, Mrs; Herman Bubolt, Mrs, A, S. Mrtnrai at the home of East Waaanosh; . Mrs, August, Gully, Toronto, are vis Mrs, M, Y, McLeaur. re 11 1 ttstend have Me, and Mrs; i. a_i n of several turned from a vacation weeks in Toronto. have Mr, and Mrs. Edward McFall t a ' SEAFORTH, Mr, Williams, of Toronto, is visiting his sn, Mr. C. L. Williams. Mrs. McCrae, of Detroit, is the guest of her mother, Mrs: Laidlaw, John-st. Mrs: West, of Cleveland, is visiting her brothers, Messrs. John and Fred Cardins. A canvass of the town was made and the amount of $2,500 donated to the Army and Navy League. Mr, and Mrs, John Robb and Mr, and Mrs, Hugh Robb, of Detroit, spent a few days with Mr, Jaynes Robb. Miss Brown, of Toronto General Hospital, is visiting her parents, Rev. T. H. and Mrs. Brown, at the Rectory. Mr,, and Mrs. Walter Murray motor- ed over from Hamilton and spent a few days at the home ot,,Mr, and. 01•s. J, Cluff. ' Mrs, Harry Chesney received word also that her son Pte. Hector D. Ches- ney had been wounded in the right shoulder, Judge John A. Jackson, of Leth- bridge, Alta„ spent the week end at the hone of his father, Mr. G. E. Jackson, in Egmondville memorial service was held in the Methodist church on Sunday evening in horror of Lieut. Frank Cluff and Pte, Cecil E. Dialing, The Supply Department of the Sea - forth Auxiliary presented Mrs. A. Young with a certificate of life mem- bership in the Wpimen's Missionary Society in recognition of her long con- nection with the Auxiliary of which Mrs, Young was a charter member. Another of Huron's Sons has paid the supreme price, Mrs. Mary Dor- rance was officially notified on Monday that her only son, Pte. Samuel Hays Dorrance, had died of wound's in France 00 August 6th. Pte, Dorrance enlisted with the telst Battalion and was a son-in-law of Mr, J. M, Goven- lock, reeve of McKillop. The financial statement of the Red 'Cross Society for the month of August shows receipts .bf $1,955.34, made up as follows: Balance on hand $4719.19. Constance Ladies' Bible Class $14, pro- ceeds of gold bracelet donated by a friend $36,65,' proceeds of Miss Mar- garet Thompson's picture show $1.25, Egmondville branch 820, Winthrop branch $10.25, a sale of rag rugs $22, sale of quilt tops $2, monthly contri- butions 8230. Expenditures for the month were 8130.86, leaving a balance The I,oitdesebo•o branch of Woniens Institute held' a sewing bee sit the home of Mrs. Minns 011 Sept, 5111 when quite a number of shirts were made for trite soldiers.' The Institute purpose hold- ing a Bazaar some time in the near future in order to raise finals to send 'Christmas cheer to oar soldiers. Any person wishing to contribute money or to the Bazaar it will be gratefully received, Mrs, James Webster and her daugh- ter, Bella Webster returned home Mon- day after visiting the former's sister, Mrs, Urquhart and other friends of Strathroy. • This burg will be well represented at Blyth Fair next week. Lots of rain for the farmers these days, ' HULL,ETT On Saturday, "attest 31st, Mary Elizabeth? Heil, beloved wife of A, F. lfnubury, passed ttwiuy at her home Lot 22, Con. 4, Morris Towushlp, aged 61 ' ea 6 months and 0 days, De- ceased years, tOntns ud 1 a y. ceased was born In Hallett township and was the'clatghter of the late Dan- iel and Mrs. Bell (the latter still alive and 88 years of a e.) About 34 years ago the subjeet of this notice wits mar- ried to her novo bereft husblund. Three call dren were born to the home: - Gordon P.; Mrs, Thos. Mills, Grey • Township; and Mrs, John Melville, who died 6 years ago, Mrs, Bmbury's health had not been vigorous 109 seve- ral years but she was usually able to get about. The end cause suddenly and unexpectedly, her heart being the weak organ. She had called at a neighbor's on Saturday and was ap- parentty as well as usual and passed away quickly and peacefully," Funer- al took place Sept. 2nd, t6 Brussels cemetery. Funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. Mr, Stafford, Brussels, assisted by Rev. Mr, Burgess, Bluevale, Deceased ,was a true wile, loving mot- her and a good neighbor. The ber- eaved share in the. sympathy of the community, BRUSSELS. • -A barn, 45;'by 100 feet, has''just been raised at the Antent factory to replace the one -destroyed by fire a few months ago. - Farni changes' have again commenced in this section, This week Fred Qster'' disposed of'his 150 -acre faro,, just south of Walton, to Mr. Garrett, of Londeseboro,:receiving 814,000 for it. Mr, Oster purchased this farm last spring from Dickson Bros. for $10,000, The_ 5o -acre farm of Thomas Bird, of the sixth concession, together with' the season's r'op, has been ptirchased by Robert Young, a neighbor, Mr, Bird will hold an auction sale. • BAYFIELD. The Rev. Mr. Stuart, A,D., of Toron- to, preached in St. Andrew's on Sunday Sept. 8th. Mr. Evans whose wife recently died here, has gone to live with his friends its Toronto, Pte, Roy MacLeod of the Royal Air Force of Deseronto, spent a short visit with friends here, Mrs. James McDonald who has been so dangerously ill with pneumonia is slowly recovering. Another telegram was received here by Mrs. Currie to the effect that her son Kenneth was among the killed in France. This young man enlisted with the 161st and came through many dan- gers unhurt until he eventuality made the supreme sacrifice. The greatest sympativ,' of the public goes- out to the bereaved mother and other relatives. Arthur Townsend suddenly dropped dead while waiting for a car at the corner of King and Frederick streets, Kitchener on Thursday morning. Some time ago he suffered froth too high blood pressure, but told his wife be- fore leaving for work that lie never felt better, Half an hour later he had passed away. Mr, Townsend went to Kitchener about two months' ago and worked at the Dominion Tire factory. He was born in Bayfield forty four years ago, and had worked in Goderich until his removal to Kitchener, He is survived' by his wife, two children and one brother, Albert, of Clinton; and three sisters, Mrs, Andrew Surer{{jl,$�t New Hamburg; Mrs. 'Andrew Hallowat'} Goderich, and Mrs, John Eagleson, Sault Ste, Marie. GODERICH TOWNSHIP The local fall fairs are the attraction now. Mrs, W. J. Patton was a visitor to Galt and Toronto. Quite a number from this part took in the Western fair, Mr. A. D. Stirling disposed of a valu- able horse a few days ago. Mrs. W. Weston has been oat the sick list but is improving now. A large number attended anniversary of $1824,48. ) services at Sharon on Sunday last, An- impressive memorial service in Master Murray McDougall arrived honor of the late Pte. Cecil E, Dttlhig, hone from the West on Saturday last. who died in France, on August 11th, Mr, and Mrs, Bert Orr and Fay 'and was held on Friday evening in the Nina Tichborne motored to London Oddfellows Hall under the auspices of Fair. Fidelity Lodge and the Rebecca Lodge, Word has been received from Pte, Brother W. E. Edmund's occupied. the. Fred Bell, of the 4th concession, that chair Prayer was offered by the chap- he has arrived safely in England, lain, Brother J. Beattie, the oldest Mr, liodgens and two daughters of member of the Lodge, after which Lucknow called on their friends last Mayor Stewart, P.D.D.P.M„ in a short week on their way to London Fair, address referred to the exemplary life The fanners are busy ploughing and conduct of Brother Dialing, Dr. these days as the rains of late have Harburn also spoke aind read an ex- been of much help to the ploughman. tract from a letter Written by a cont- Mrs. A. Buchanan and family and rade of Pte, Dilting in which the fol- Mrs,•Johnston Mcllwain left on Monday lonhng fine tribute was paid: "Any for the former's home at Parry Sound. .fellow who goes through this war and Mr, and Mrs, William McGregor, of is as good as Cecil Dilting deserves Southampton, are visiting the fornieus the Victoria Cross," He said that Pte. mother who fell and hurt herself very Dilting had been instrumental in or- badly. galiziug a Bible Class back •of the . Mrs, E, Townsend was called to Kit - lines where they met to study the chener on Thursday last owing to the Scripture. Mr, D. 'Reid sang a well- death of her brother-in-law, Arthur rendered solo "Face to Face." Revs. Townsend who died very suddenly, 'r, 11, Brown and 11, D. Moyer both Mr, Clarence Steep, a former Gode- ntade feeling reference to the deceased rich township boy, but now of Sterl- An appreciation from the staff of the ing, Mich., has Joined the United States Huron Expositor office, with which Navy, Ile is a nephew of Mrs. 1•I, Pte, Dilling was connected prior to Greenway, of Goderich township. his enlistment in the 161st Battalion, Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Stirling and Freda teas also read. Mr. G. Israel sang a and Miss Priscilla and John Torrance very appropriate solo, "I Walk alone motored on Wednesday to London to with God." The parents of the heroic take in'the fair which reports a very soldier, Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Dilling, good one, otheromembers of the : Mrs. Harry f11bbs received word that 95 K)'iverttnd family- were also..presmit, Pte, Editing a nephew of Iters wain luta enlisted i1 is the fourth member of the Lodge who Winnipeg and had joined ;the R, A, F. has made the 5tipgetite sacrifice, was killed at Beanisville last week when Rev, Mr, Ferguson, of Stratford, a the aeroplane which he was serving representative of the Lords Day Al- as observer collided with another one, , t• Mr. Albert Townsend was in Kitch- ener last week and brought hntue tate remains of liis brother who dropped dead while .wilting in the post office square for a street car to go to his work. The funeral wars held at the home .,of his sister near. Bayfield on Monday, Pte, Ernest W. Warning, of Wintti peg .motored up from his parental hone at Delhi where he has been spending twoweeks leave, last Priday and visitted With his sister, Mrs, Geo. 'Crooks, He was aeeompatnied by Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Barham N and MiSs or- een, GODERICH. The gasoline -less Scutday was well observed in Goderich. All the garages were closed up tight and very few cars were noticed on the streets. Usually cars are seen everywhere on Sunday, but their absence was very noticeable. Rev. J, E, McAuley, of Glamis, has received and accepted the call ex- tended to him by the Goderich Baptist church. Re attended McMaster Uni- versity and was ordained last June at Glamis. He enters upon his new duties on the last Sunday of September, Mrs, James Corson received a cable today, informing her that her husband, Pte. James Cursor, infantry, had been admitted into hospital in London North on September 9 with a gunshot wound in the head and a fracture of fibula and amputation. Pte. 'Cursor enlisted here with the 161st Hurons. The town was. shocked by the death of E. R, Watson, who was strikers sud- denly and fatally about 6 o'clock, The late Mr. Watson had been employed as • Government weighmaster at the harbor for a number of years and was dis- charging his duties when lie was strik- en, He leaves a widow, two daughters and two sons, one of whom is now in France. Word was received here to the effect that Driver Theo, Sunbury had been killed in action. Mr. Sunbury, up to the time he enlisted, was engaged as organist here in Knox Presbyterian Church, and was very flighty esteemed by his choir and the congregation, Dri- ver Sunbury leaves a wife and one child to mourn. , Mrs. Sunbury is at present residing in Montreal. John Elgin Weiss, Elgin Avenue, re- ceived official word that his song Pte. John Weiss, of the infantry, was suf- fering from a gunshot wound in the hip. He went overseas with the 161st Battalion. Mrs. Louise Ervine was informed that Pte, Edward Ervine, of the infan- try, had a gunshot wound in the left leg. He belonged to the Hurons. Mrs. Mary McDougal was officially informed that her son, Pte. Austin J. McDougall, of the infantry, had died' of wounds. He went overseas with the 161st. Mrs, Florence Bridle received official word that Pte. Wm. Thomas Bridle, of a machine gun corps, was admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound in the right thigh. Goderich;.Mr's. John Gotham and Mrs, Geo, Rigehert, Zurich, all of whom have tine sylttpsllty of the community In their bereavement. The funeral took place on Saturday, by Rev, R. J, reurn Saturday, service being r held at the t ed from a visit to friends n. St, McCormick, followed by interment `111 i'honas, Union Cemetery, the last sad rites Mrs. A, 1), Sutherland and two child- te U i y, being performed bythe members of 'ren, Anna and Billy, have,; returned; out vy Leaf, 1, . P. of which de -' from ' spending the vacation hi Port ceased WAS a member, Saskatdiiewan, Alta,- KIPPLN. Mr, and Mrs. E, Morrison are in Ifamlton this week visiting friends. Mr and Mrs, Dinsdale were in Park- hill last Friday attending the funeral of a relative. Mrs. Alex. McKenzie is away in To- ronto, visiting her daughters and is having a very pleasant time, Messrs. W. D. Harvey and S. Cud - more have been busy the past two weeks shipping many cars' of hay. Mr. William Ferguson is smiling these days, A little girl came on Mon- day to pay them a prolonged visit. Mr. Wnt, McKenzie has lost a splen- did two year old roan heifer which strayed away about two weeks ago, Many of the Presbyterians here were in Hill's Green last Sunday attending anniversary services there. They speak very highly of the sermons preached. Last Friday night the Presbyterian Sunday School held a Honey and Bun Social to provide funds to purchase material to make articles to send to St. Christopher House in Toronto, A pleasant time was enjoyed by all, The Mail Quartette surpassed themselves in thgir• songs. Miss Ellis of Hensel!, spoke and recited in her own splendid way and the Rev, and Mrs, Gould were listened t0 with delight, The funeral of the tate Mrs, Wiliam Murdock of Hensall, passed through our village on Monday. She was for- merly Miss Ross, of Brucefield and she and her husband lived for many years on the second concession of Stanley, where they were very successful farm- ers, She leaves to mourn her loss besides her bereaved' husband two daughters, Miss Mary at home, and Mrs, MacNeill, of St, Thomas, and two sons, Dr. Alex,. of Rainy River, and John on the homestead. The Rev. Mr, and Mrs, Gault, of Formosa and their daughter, Gretta, of Regina, Sask., are herevisiting friends. It is ten years .since be left the list time for his distant field of labor. Though looking real well his physican has forbidden him to do any public speaking for some months. He and his devoted wife have lived a very siren uous life for many years in the mission -field, Mr, Gould was the associate and successor of the Rev, Mr. MacKay, the first missionary to Formosa. A soli was killed in England while taking a short flight with one of his pupils after teaone evening. Their only surviving son, Harvey, is home now from the front. for rest and recuperation, Their many friends wish them many years in their well-earned rest. Five persons, if not more, lost their lives In a fire which destroyed tate Iroquois Palls Hotel.