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Hohnesvilie 1 Godenoh Township
' lir. N, W. Trewarthe, and Mr, Gee.
Gould took charge of the rvices in
the Methodist aurch on. Sunday
'meriiing last in the absence of the
Pastier, who was preaching at Bethel.
The services or these worthy. 'apnea
'wore much appreciated by all who I
heard them, many saying they would
be pleased to hear them again.
The anal oyster supper given by ,
the Chosen Friends of Holmesville 1
Ctrele on Tuesday evening was a very
successful, affair and a splendid tune
is reported.
Ur. Samuel Gllddon, who has been
ting at ,,the parental home during
the winter, returned to the west on
Wedrtesday,.
We arc pleased to report that Mrs.
G. Ladd and.1Wrs. Cr. Tebbutt, who
have heen suffering from a severe
attack of grippe, are, recovering.
Rey. R. J. and Mrs.. hieCormiele
gave an at home to the young people
o2 the church on Friday evening last
IF0 had as their guest a young
London. The evening
easantly Spent and the
t was thoroughly en -
and Mrs. McCormick are
eking the young, pt ople
e when visiting the par -
Yeo has. returned from
rth, where he has been en -
h a surveying party for the
or five years. His paronts
many friends ' of the family
ry glad to'see him walk - in
day afternoon looking well and
t earty. The people hereabouts are
always pleased to see the old boys
and girls returning occasionally to
the scenes or their childhood.
Mr.John Ladd, son of Mr. c,ao,
Ladd, section foreman for the G. T.
R., came home Saturday evening at -
ter spending several weeks at the
• °spite at Kenora but without much
• pvovement. Drs. Gunn and Gandier,
riben called to see him pronounced
his trouble to be an abcess on the
pier and ha wa,s removed to the
inton hospital for treatment. We
•rust that he may speedily hegira to
mend. , • ..
Tire News -Record is the Leader for
Town and Township News.
Goderich Township
The Ladies' Club mat at tile home
l'of Mrs. J. J. Smith on Wednesday
levelling last, the gentlemen being in-
vited for a social hour. Games,
music, etc., filled up the evening
which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The club meets for its regular meet-
ing at the home of Mrs. Wm. Merrill
ednesday afternoon next.
Len Yeo, youngest son of Coun-
Yeo, who has been in the west
ecade and is now making his
sit home in six years, return -
week and expects to remain
aide of months. He is an engin-
- on the Canadian Northern and
has been in charge of construction
on the Brazian branch which is now
about complete,
Mr. W, Lobb left for the north
again on Tuesday is expected
back on 'Friday with a carload , of
cowtivepi young °attle which he has
personally selected in the townships
'of Dime, and VVallace, the Semler great
on ,dairying while the latter prides it-
self on its Durham cattle. Mr. Lobb
thinks this ,or; of the 'best bunches lie
has yet purchased and will place it
on sale at his annual live stook sale
to be hold on Thursday next.
• The Ormagemen of No. •189 held a
very successful box social in their
meeting hall on Monday evening.
There was a good turnout and a'Very
pleasant evening was spent by -the
members, their wives, sisters, sweet-
hearts and friends. • A fine program
was rendered, among the numbers-giV-
en being : a dialogue by Mr. Goldie
Newton, Miss Ticheorne and Erneat
Vanderburgh, musical selections by
the Misses Cook and Mr. Johnseen,
vocal selections be Messrs. Bailey
and Mackenzie and Dr. Smith of
Bay -field, solo by Miss Clarke, violin
music by the Messrs: Young, Miss
Hicks accompanying them, etc. Mr.
Aclam Cantelon occupied the ehair,
After MT first part of the program
Mr. Geo. H. Elliott was given charge
of the boxes, which c,on' allied the
results of the finest cullinery skilt
or the ladies, • and he proceeded to
auction; them oft. Whether owing
o the eloquence of the auctioneer or
to the generosity and gallantry of
the bidders, or to both, the boxes
all went well, -some bringing as, much
as $1.'75. When their contents had
been disposed of the meeting was
again called to oder and the program
finished and the, gathering broke up
with the hearty rendering of the na-
tional anthem.' The Orangemen real-
ized -between forty and fifty dollars
from the proceeds.
While Mr. 'John Duff of Goderich
was driving down the 4th con. last
fall his .horde tripp'ed, 'took a turn*
and bro\e its neck. Mr. Duff valued
the animal dt $300 and, 'alleging that
the cause of the acciden't was a de-
fective culvert, lin 'asked the council
to pony up or be would retain a law-
yer and start a high court suit. The
council did not admit hattthere lad
been any neglect ori its part but
as accidents will happen and munici-
palities quite often get the worst of
a legal fight, a compromising spirit
was shown and on Monday Reeve
Lobli effected a settlement for $130.
Mr. Duff in thus minus the horse,
the township $130 and the lawyers
prospective fat high court fees.
The regular vueeting of the A.Y.P.
A. of St. James' church, Middleton,
will' be held on Tuesday evening
next, instead of Wednesday as was
formerly announced. Owing to ill
Health Rev. Mr. Collins .01 Exeter
will be unable to be present but; Rev,
J. C. Potts, rector of St. Paul's,
Clinton, has kindly consented: to ad-
dress the meeting and a most enjoy-
able and profitable evening it' expect-
ed. All are welcome to these meet-
ings.
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flre Mettiodiste hold a comtegatibno
al meeting one even'ng Keeently when
reports were reed from' the different
departments of the church. These re-
ports proved very satisfactory and
iihowed the affairs of the congrega-
tion to be in excellent shape.. The
report from, the Ladies' ,Aid was giv-
en in detail and was a credit to
that society olio are to be congratu-
lated upon' • their work during the
year. Alter the huMness part of the
Incubi% an adjournment was made to
the lecture room -where an, oyster
supper was served by the ladies in
honor of -the Choir. This. was a most
enjoyablepart ol the pro eed nis and
all 'did ample " justice to the good
th'ngs provided.
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A series of monthly socials have
been given by the Methodist church
'since November last, object being .• to
raise money, to install a new lib-
rary in the Sunday school.
Mr. John Garrett of near Londes-
bore was in the village on Tuesday,
having come down to visit his father-
in-law, Mr. Jellies Wallis, who has
been very ill, .
Mrs. (Jethro, who has spent the
past couple of -months in Toronto,
returned to the village on Saturday.
Mr, Robt. I:titillate left on Tuesday
For Herschel', Sask„ with a carload
of horses.
Tho Ladies' .Aid of ' the Methodist
church hold a social at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wallis on the
Goderich Road on Tuesday evening,
a very enjoyable evening being spent.
Inspector J. E. Tom of Colerich
paid an official visit to Bayfield Pub-
lic school on -Monday.
Mr. Win. Mustard was in Detroit
on business this week. ' '
Mr. and Mrs. WILL. Ferguson are
happy over the birth of a little son.
A !Maher from this village attend-
ed the social in the Orange hall on
on the 7th concession on
Monday evening. Among those taking
part in the program were Dr. Smith
and Mesg.:s. R. Bailey and G. Mac-
kenzie of Bayfield.
Mrs. (Rev.) H. J. Condell met
with a very painful accident oil'
Thursday afternoon of last week. She
had been out calling on Miss Camer-
on and on returning home she slipped
on some ice and in falling broke her
arm. The accident will have the et -
feet of laying her up- for several
weeks,.
Don't forget the concert in the
town hall this evening (Thursday)
under the auspices of the Sunday
school of Triuity church.
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Martb 112t17., 1914
Mrs• Clarke of the village has been
on -the sick list -for the , Oast few
• The Misses Faster of Minneapolis are
visiting at the parental Amino,
•' The Wainon's MisSionery SeeietY
in-
tend holding their missionary tea at
the home ol Mrs. III,11, Epps this
uvenli10. A file time is expected.,
The program will consist of musical -
and other selections' furnished. by
toc-
Mrs. A. Johns is spending a few
days in' SeafOrth. •
Mr. Richard, Robinson . reterned
home last week from the west. •
M. W. L. Keys retailed hotne on
'Monday last after spending a, few
days with his son, Mr. Melvin Keys
of London, and also his father, Mr.
James Keys of Yale, Mich.
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Goderich Township.
A pretty wedding time: place at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Cox
of the Oth can, yesterday afternoon
when their only daughter, Miss Ade-
line, became the bride of Mr. William
Stewart or the Bayfield Line. Rev,
R. J. McCormick of Holmesville was
the officiating clergyman. The bride
was daintily gowned in white silk
and carried white roses, The young
couple were mail:ended. At the con-
clusion of the ceremony and when the
newly -wedded pair had receiyed the
congratulations of their friends all
sat down it a suMptuouti wedding
feast and afterwards several hours
were happily spent in social games,
music, ete. The guests numbered be-
tween thirty and forty. The bridal
couple were the recipients of many
handsome wedding gifts. Mr, and
Mrs. Stewart left the same- evening
for their home on the Bayfield Line,
followed by the good wishes or their
Many friends for long life and happi-
ness.
Last Tuesday afternoon a jolly good
time was spent at the home of Mr,
and Mrs. R. Pearsonwhen a sleigh
load of their Old friends and neigh-
bours Mere over from Stanley town-
ship.
Summerhill
,Stanieg Township
Mr. Nelson Hickey of Moosejaw,
formerly of Stephen township, spent
a few days visiting at the home of
his cousin, Miss Sharp, •Mr. Hickey,
being a bachelor from the west,
proved quite an attraction among
the fair sex. •
Mr. Win. Shari' and daughter Mar-
jory of Port Huron visited his boy-
liood home on the Babylon for a few
weeks.
Mr, Ernest Denomy has engaged
with iVIr. J. A. Manson for the sum-
mer. This will be his second summer
with J. A,
Wo are sorry to report the illness
of Mr. E. Robinson but hope for his
early recovery.
Mr. Henry Hayter is now on the
mond.
Mr. Wm. J. Howard of Drysdale is
.not improving as rapidly as his
friends would wish Inc.
Miss Frances Sharp called on Mr.
Howard Saturday last.
We extend hearty congratulations
to Mr. John Hohner and Miss Mar-
garet Boyce, who last week were
united in marriage. May their path
be "strewn' with roses" is the wish
of their friends.
Mr. B. Lavis of Clinton was a
guest at the home of Mr. John Mc-
Kinley last Sunday.
Mr. Adam Douglas has the contract
of Supplying the wood to S.S. N. 9.
A few of our fishermen along the
lake are trying their luck. Some are
making good hauls.
Mr. T. M. Snowden bought a, val-
Mr. and Mrs, II, Brunsdon of Blyth
visited at Mr, W. L. Mair's on Sun-
day.
Mr. Chas. Clifton delivered a fine
horse to Mr. C. J. Wallis tf Clinton,
last week.
Miss Watkin has returned home al-
ter a two weeks' visit with Clinton
friends.
Mr. Wm. Jordon, who has been on
the sick list, is visiting fr end0
around Blyth.
A number of the young reopla 1)oin
around here drove to the home of
Mr. 0, McBrien on Friday evening
last and all report having spent a
very en'oyable time.
Mr. aqd Mrs. W. Biggins have mov-
ed to the house of Mr. A. t'lliepherd
on the Uase Line, Mr. Biggins hav-
ing engaged with Mr. Shepherd for
•the summer.
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St. Helen's
Mr. and. Mrs, Dan Martin spent Sun-
day at the home of the latter's par-
ents.
Mrs. Arch. PatterOan of Wingham,
spent a few days at the home of Mr,
Bohr Woods, ,
Mr. and 1VIrs, D. Farrier spent Sat-
urday at Brussels attending the 60th
wader:rig, anniversary' of the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. L ott.
Mrs, Wm. Wellwood is visiting her
daughter Mrs. Geo. Welib at present.
• Mr. Richard May lett for his home
• in Coulbourg last; Monday.
Seaford's.'
Mrs. W. E. Southgate iS, spending a
few weeks in London
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Mrs, HenderSon, who lies been here
for some time owing to the. illness of
her mother, thsi late Mrs. Landsbor-
ough, leaves this week Inc her home
'at Portage la Prairie.
, Mr, James Scott arrived home last
weekon a visit to'the parental home,
that of Mr. John Scott 'of Roxboro.
Mr. Scott has a Line homestead at
Grand Prairie,
Mrs. • All IVIeLean has returned
from a visit With her Sister, Mrs. P.
Scott Of Brussels.
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Mr. and Mrs..Wesley Jefferston are
!noting in from Hibbert township to
take up residence in Seaforth. '
Mr. ' J. Collie of Lake Linden,
Mich., has been visiting Mr, and Mrs.
John Beattie.
Mayor Ament and C01.114illOt Ste-
wart represented Seaforth at the
Hydro -Electric convention in London
last week.
Mr. John; McNamara, a former re-
spected resident of Seaferth until a
few years ago when he went to
Hamilton to reside with. his daugh-
ter, Mrs. McInnis, passed away in
that city last week at the age of
eighty-eight. His son, Mr. James
McNamara of town, went down to
attend the funeral.
The funeral of the late Mr. James
Pringle, sr., who died in Stratford,
took place to Maitland bank cemetery
on Thilreday week.
Mrs. Jas. •F. Webb of Collingwood
has been visiting her father, Mr. Jam-
es Steele.
Miss Spark of Stratford has again
taken charge of Stewart Bros. millin-
ery depariment.
Master Billy, son of Mr, and Mrs.
J. C. Greig, has been very ill with
pneumonia. .
Mr. Wellington Barber of Killarney,
Man., is visiting at the home of Mr,
and Mrs. George Chesney.
James Mulholland, a long time re-
sident of Hullett and Tuckersmith
townships, but of late years of Har-
purliey, died on Tuesday week after
some weeks illness of pneumonia. He
was seventy-three years of age. One
brother, George, survives,
A rink of curlers composed of Geo.
Bethune, W. E. Kerslake, Wm. Beth-
une and John Beattie, skip, won the
Glenn Cup in St. Thomas last week.
Mrs. Keith M. McLean, president
or the W. II. M. S., was presented at
the last regular meeting with a life
membership certificate. Mrs. Larkin
read an address setting forth the ap-
preciation of the auxiliary of the
president's work during her term of
office.
Miss Agnes Anderson is visiting her
sister in Hanover.
Miss Ross Levis of Clinton has
taken a position in Steevart Bros.,
millinery department.
Mr. and Mrs. ,John Dodds returned
last week from a visit in Toronto.
Mr. E. R. Forrester has sold the
farm on the Huron Road which he
bought some time ago from Mr. O'-
Keefe to Mr. Louis Devereaux inc
fire thousand dollars,
Mrs. Morrison, who has beenvis-
iting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
John Dodds, Inc some little titre,
has gone to Toronto to visit her
son,
liable brood 1-nare from Mr. II. How-
ard of Drysdale recently.
Quite a 'surprise party assemblid at
the home of Mr. Joshua Snider one
evening recently and presented his
daughter, Miss Ethel, with a hand-
some clock and set of dishes previous
to her departure for the west,
Miss Lulu Snider, teacher, has Poen
Having a few holidays as her school
has been closed owing to an out-
break of scarlet fever.
Miss Beta Keyes spent the week-
end at her home on the Babylon Line.
Mr. Thos. Johnston, who went to
New Ontario last summer for the
good of his health Is expected 1•0;ne
soon, we trust fully restored.
Report of S. S. No, 3, Stanley for
the month of February, the names in
order of merit and based on general
proficiency :
Sr, th—Reby Taylor, Ninian Heard,
Russel Taylor.
Mid, 3rd,— Caroline Lawrason, 'Gar-
net Taylor,
3rd,—Gertrude McGee, Wilmer
Reid, Willie McGee.
Sr. incl,—Fred Hess, Fern Taylor,
Willie Parker,
jr. 2nd ,—A reb r Pee's, CI Mord
Clarke, Peter McGee.
Pt. Zral,--Hubert Iless.
Jr, Ist,—(a) Harold Taylor.
(b) Alma Rathwell.
Eva M. Stinson, Teacher,
The following is the report of S.
S. No. 4, North Stanley for the
• Seaforth
Miss" Kate Horan an tier niece,
Miss Ntaticn Horan, after a pleasant
visit with Kr. and Mrs. John' Hor-
an or town left for their home. at
Kenora, last week.
Mr. fl. It, Scott was in Galt on
business last week.
• Miss Agnes Scott, daughter of Mr.
John.. Scott of 'Bankhead Farm, Rox-
boro, was married yesteeday to Mr.
R. C. Barber of Snowflake, Man.
Mrs, Bottoms of Detroit was the
guest of Miss Mary fIalpen Inc 0
few days recently.
Mrs, W. D. VanEgmOnd has return-
ed from a •visit in Toronte.
Mr, W. Bethune has returned .frorn a
business trip to the west,
Mrs. Allen of Stratford 'is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. E. Box.
Miss Com Dodds has been visiting
Hensel' friends.
Mg. Chas. Clark and Mr. Brown of
the Canada Furniture Co„ were in
Goderich last week, serving on ;the
jury.
Mr. Geo. Holman was in Goderich
last; week assisting in auditing the
county accounts.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sproat of Bat-
tleford are visiting the former's par-
ents, Mr, and Mrs. John Sproat of
Egmondville.
Dungannon
Mr. W. U. Scott or Ogena, Sask.,
formerly of Dungannon, was married
recently to Miss Margaret McKnight
of Mor nub, Sask.
Mr. Will Crawford was home for a
couple of days last week attending
the funeral of his grandmother, the
late Mrs, Wm, Crawford.
Mrs. Uzell and children and Mrs.
- Uzell's sister, Miss S. McQuaid, and
Miss Ethel Finnigan returned last
week to the west after a visit with
friends hereabouts.
month ' of February based on purot- 1 Mr. J, Patterson of Wingliam, hav-
ing rented Miss Celia Pentland's. re-
sidence in the village, will shortly
move his family here.
The Dungannon branch of the Wo-
men's Institute, ivhich was but re-
cently organized, now numbers over
forty members. The meetings aro
held monthly, and are becoming quite
popular with the ladies who enjoy
the social gatherings as well as pro-
frt by the mutual exchange of useful
information.
Mr. Joseph F. Johnston of Sand-
usky, Ohio, was here last week at-
tending the funeral of Mrs. Wm.
Crawford,
utility, regular attendance-, and gen-
eral proficiency. The names are in
order of merit :
Sr. 4th, --Hazel Sparks, Bessie
Tough. 4th,—Clifford 'S'eotehmer,
John Watson, Jr. 4th'Edna Scot -
chiller, Alice Stinson, Susie West-
lake, Bertha Westfake, Walter
Westiatli, Martha, Melifivatin, Jr.
3rd, — Elva Dewar,. Harold Scot -
Milner, Russel Sparks, Mag-
gie Tough. Sr, Ind,—Roy Scotch -
mer, SamMcllwain. Jr, and,—Bes-
sie Watson,nAnnie Dewar, ' •Part 1st
—Charlie Seotehmer.
ti ,'"1—Mory MacDougall, Teacher.,
,McKillop Township
The friends, or William Johnston of
Sea'orth and formerly of McKillop
will regret to learn that he has been
badly injured by falling down the cel-
lar stairs. •
The ,suit of Nicholson vs. Campbell
was tried at Goderich last week and
resulted in a verdict for the defendant,
Mrs. McKay, who went to the Lon,
don hospital owing to the continued
illness, died there one day lately.
Mr. and Mrs, Brown, who have
been visiting here all winter, have left
• for their' home in SaskatcheWan.
Brucefield.
The menial "At Home," or the
Brucefield Oddrellows, which was held
on Friday evening, was a decided suc-
cess. About eighty guests were pre-
sent. The early part of the evening
was spent in progressive eucher in
the lodgeroom. About 10 o'clock the
guests adjourned to the Walker House
where an oyster suppor was served,
after which a dance was held in the
town hall. The dancing continued un -
till the early hours of morning'
Wingham
Miss Violet M. Sherk, daughter or
Mr. U. Sheik of- Wingham, was mar-
ried in Toronto recently to Mr. Robt.
D. Jordan, also formerly of this
• town. '
There passed away on Thursday
list, Catharine Lee, relict of the late
Wm. Ransom.' Mrs. Ransom's husband
predeneased Inc eight years ago. She
leave0 te •mourn her loss four chil-
dren, three girls, Una, Ethel . and
Winnte, and one Son, Gordon. De-
ceased was a -loving kind-hearted
mother, and will be sorely missed by
her family and residente of the neigh-
borhood. She was in religion a mem-
ber of the Methodist church.
• McKILLGP TP.
The McCutcheon family, being fa-
ther, Mother and. three daughters,
left for 'Regina, on Tuesday of this
week, where "-^ they intend to make
their home in future.
Brucefiled
Sawinill
SEAFOrtrett,
Mise •Cole ot Catecileti
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lias been visiting bliss S. Daley,
otas
most nhcesenry Co Wilt s
- 'the best crops of
Fruit,
Vegetables,.
Roots,
Grain, may, eto
15 not only pays by deobilei
the yield, but 4sajston_os,
q ua i ty—mallos fleattW*0 4it
astetatslos reenter
cor.
Potash, Nitrate oiS Soda, Anii
Phosphate, Beek gni 154d ai
lowest prime, i
Let tie show yes ktilf Se 65
your own imahrarke,
Frank W. Evans,
Clinton.
The place to sell
All Kinds of Logs
The place to buy
M Kinds of I,uinber
Canada Cement
Lehigh Valley Coal
13uffalo Brand Fertilizers
Your Buffalo Brand Fertiliz-
ers have arrived and are now
„ stored here in my sheds.
• Name • A, P.A. P, p'c
Farmers Choice 1 8 5 $28
Ideal w heat & corn 2 9 5 31
Potato & bean s'p'I 2 8 10 35
Garden Truck 4 8 7 40
Special finnouncementi
Having purchased the R. Adams Emporium we
wish to announce to the public that the store will be
closed for repairs until Thursday, March 12th, when
we will open up with a new stock of general rnerchaa-
dide.
Our stock will be brand new. Everything will
be right up-to-date in style and quality. Our • aim
will be not cheap goods but good goods cheap.
We invite you to inspect our stack and we _teal
satisfied that our goods will meet with your approval.
• Pair dealings.
Our motto : Lowest prices.
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