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Home My WebLink AboutThe Seaforth News, 1938-05-26, Page 2PAGE TWO THE. SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1938 HURON NEWS Wm. Bailie, Goderich- Huron County last week mourned the death of William Bailie, 86, who passed away peacefully at his home 'at Goderich. ,Mr, Bailie had been seriously ill .for over two weeks. Pro- minent in the municipal life of .Huron .Comfy, Mr. Bailie was wiclely'knowrr for his legisl'ativ'e ability and •iris knowledge of municipal affairs. Pos- sessed of an unusually retentive Memory, he was a proverbial .foun- tain of information concerning the earlier history of the .county. He gave outstanding service fn 'the council of his native township, in the County Council and after his removal to God- erich in the Mown 'council as council- lor and reeve. In 'fraternal circles be was one of the (best known members of the Masonic Order in the county, joining Morningstar Lodge Carlow, when he was 12111 years of age, and' had been a past master for over fifty years, and an honorary life member. He had been a member of Huron Chapter, 'Royal ,Arch 'Masons since 11876. Mr. Bailie was born in '1151511, son of the late John Bailie, who ccame to Wawanosh in 111341, from County Down, Ireland, 'He was the eldest of a 'family of twelve children. His par- ents were of Scottish 'birth but the family •had settled in the northern part of Ireland in the earlier part of the century. In the middle of the 11850''s he attended the first log school house then situated on !John Gervin's farm in Wawanosh. The old log school not only served the children of •the community but was utilized 'by the Anglicans, Methodists and •Pres- byterians as a "preaching place" for a ntunber of years, .Missionaries came from (Goderich on Sundays and the three denomin'ation's took turns in '.holding divine worship. One of the first ministers was aPresbyterian, Rev. Alexander 'MCKidd, by whom Mr. Bailie's father and mother were married Mr. Bailie obtained fifty acres of land near his father's farm in 1877 and later acquired 10D acres of timberland. .He farmed there con- tinuously for 41 years and .for many years raised purebred Aberdeen An- nus cattle. IOn ;April I, '19lt3, he retir- ed to live in Goderich. He was 87 years of age when he entered muni- cipal life for the :first time as coun- cilor for Vilest Wawanosh, He served for four years and nest entered 'the council as reeve in 1119066, serving in that capacity for eight years alto- gether. He saw the county council changed from a group of 516 members to two .connnissioners from each of eight .districts, and then to the present county council system which at that time consisted of 3d members, All through the years he gas'e of his 'best to the furtherance of the interests of the county he loved. 'Throughout his long and active career he gave valued service to the church. Before moving to 'Goderich, he was superintendent of the Sunday School at Nile for Vwenty year and since corning to 'Goderich he had been an active mem- her of North street United Church. Far 31, consecutive years from 1893 to 1919, Mr. Bailie was president of the Dungannon Agricultural Society and was honorary president at the time of his death. For',?0 years he was also president of the Vest Huron Farmers' Institute and Board of Ag- riculture. He was a Staunch Liberal in politics. After his removal to God- erich, Mr. Bailie opened a notary public and conveyancing office. He was also a justice of the peace. Be- loved in church circles, honored in fraternal and tnunicipal societies, a kindly. courteous geptleman, he will the missed in every walk ;of life, Mrs. Bailie predeceased him some years ago. He is survived by this daughter Miss Mabel Bailie of 'Goderich. The funeral was held on Friday at God- erich to Dungannon cemetery. Engagements - Mr, and Mrs. IErrold Drummond, Hensall, wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Hilda Beryl, to .Mr. Harry Wilson, Phm.B., of Toronto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson, 51771 Hatch street, Woodstock, Ont., the marriage to take place Wednesday, !June 1115., at the hoame of M•r. and Mrs. M. D. Harman, St. Marys, 'Ont. Engagement- Mrs. S. McFarlane, of London, wishes to announce the engagement trent of` her daughter, Jean S, Waide, to Dr. Martin W. Stapleton, of Dub- lin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Stapleton, Petrolia, the -.marriage to take (place quietly early in June. Included in Govt. Estimates - The, following are the votes •bo local municipalities in supplementary estimates announced at Ottawa last week: T-Tarbors Bayfield $12;000; Goderich '$50,1fs}: Kincardine, $36,- OY9. 'Public .Builchngs-Cl in tang $ld,- 0!00; Luckno:w $118400, Rivers - Crand river, $30.9,0'00. • Married At Benmiller- The marriage of Willa. Mae Bolton, only :daughter of iblr. and Mrs. 'Wil- liam Bolton, Maitland Concession, Colborne Tow•nship, to Harry Bern- ard Williariis, second son of. Mr. and Mrs. Charles tWilliams, of !Goderich w^p:, -was quietly solemnized by' Rev. G. W. 'Wylie, a't the Benmiller parsonage. (After the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served at the home of the bride's :parents. The voung couple then left for a motor trip to H<amilboe and Niagara Falls. They ,will ;reside on the groom's farm n Colborne township. Moore -Horton - A quiet marriage was on Thursday .at the 'Nile solemnized parsonage by .Rev.' D. W. 'Pomeroy when Mar- gery 'Evelyn, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Horton, was united in marriage to Charles Owen Moore, son of Mr. 'Owen Moore and the late. Mrs, Moore, of. Colborne township, The only attendant was the (bride's sister, Miss Dorie ,Horton. The young couple left for a motor :trip to 'Buffalo and Port 'Colborne. Gallop -Richardson - A pretty wedding was solemnized at 'the Anglican church in Ridgetown when Miss Gladys Carey 'Richardson of Millbank, daughter of Mr. William Richardson of Dutton, and the date Mrs. Richardson, and granddaughter of the flake Mr, .and Mrs. J. 'A, Hend- erson of 'Millbank, 'became .the bride of Mr. Ernest W. Gallop of Milver- ton, son of Mr. and Mrs. IJoseph Gal- lop of Milverton, IRev. IJ. H. 'Geog- hegan, rector of 'the church,: , offic- iated. The bride wore a lovely gown of navy (blue lace and net over taffeta with matching lace bolero !jacket and navy (blue accessories. Her ,flowers were !pink and white carnations. Im- mediately after tlie ceremony the bride and 'bridegroom theft :on a Short honeymoon. (Upon :their return they will take 'up residence in 'M'itchell. Should Avoid 'Wanton Destruction This week children are carrying home. huge bunches of lovely tril- Bums, ap!pa'rently not knowing , the fact nth y it requires the j.u•ice from the leaves of this plant to nurture the bulb which next year produces another 'bloom. Since this is now known as the wild flower emblem of 'Ontario it wot ld be most regrettable if ,our worlds were .depleted of this 'beautiful pleat which brings such ;joy to roamers of the Woods in the springtime. The attention of Children should be called tor. its wanton des truction,-Mitohell.. Ad'vo'cate. Unharmed From Bad, Drop- Wh'ile Frank 'Cassidy' of Riwersdale, one of the contingent engaged in the wrecking of the old American 'Rattan.. Factory here, was shoving a wheel - the supports : had been removed and :crashed through with his load to the basement. Although 'buried in debris almost to his neck, he was, when found, little the worse for the sensa- tional sp4'ld, which shows that he has more luck than is represented Iby a (bag of horse -shoes and a :field of 'el- leaf 4leaf clovers. - Walkerton Herald- banrowful of brick an the upper story Times, of the erstwlhiile paint shop at the rear end of the factory one day last week, he entered upon a spat from which Want and For Sale Ads, 3 weeks, 60c. 1908 - ANNIVERSARY SALE - 1938 $20000 ST CK TO GO WALKER'S FURNITURE SORE ,:°Q::arrMe:�y �a..' Sale Days Thurs. May 19 to Sat. May 28 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE CASH SAVINGS YOU CAN NOT AF- FORD TO MISS THEM 3 PIECE SUITE Regular $89.50, for 3 PIECE SUITE Regular $119.00, for 2 PIECE SUITE Regular $140.00, for 3 PIECE SUITE Regular $140.00, for 2 PIECE SUITE Regular $225.00, for OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Regular $10.00, for .. OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Regular $18.00, for .. OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Regular $8.50, for OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Regular $12.00 for .. OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Regular $15.00, for LEATHER CHAIRS Regular $20.00, for DROPLEAF TABLE Regular $9.00, for 79.50 105.00 125.00 125.00 180.00 KITCHEN CHAIRS Regular 125 for $1.00 KITCHEN CHAIRS Reg. 2.65, for $1.65 8.50 15.00 7.50 -.10 .00 12.00 10.00 7.50 VERANDA SWING 16.50 Regular $20.00, for DECK CHAIRS, Canopy and Leg 6 050 Rest Regular $8.00, for. WALNUT SPECIAL FOR COXWELL CHAIR Regular $28.00, for . BOOK CASES Regular $22.00 BOOK CASES Regular $36.50 5.00 24.00 18.50 33.00 NEW PRICES---Congoleum Rugs 9 x 6- 4.95 9x7%- 6.25 9 x9- 7.50 9 x 10%- 8.75 9x 12- 9.95 9x13%- 11.25 9 15- 12.50 COXWELL CHAIR Regular $48.00, for HALL TREE Regular $10.00, for HALL TREE Regular $8.00, for HALL TREE Regular $6.50, for WITH EVERY BEDROOM SUITE WE WILL SUPPLY ABSOLUTELY FREE MATTRESS AND SPRINGS BED, Wide Panel Regular $12.00 SPRINGS, Guaranteed 8.50 Regular $10.00, for SPRINGS, Guaranteed 10.00 Regular $12.00, for DRESSERS 1 40 Regular $18.00, for ■ 10.00 43.00 8.50 6.50 4.00 KROEHLER STUDIO COUCH 42 50 WITH BACK reg. $48.00 for ■ STUDIO COUCH 42.5.53 ' Regular $45.00, for STUDIO COUCH, (3 Piece) 50.00 Regular $58.00, for MATTRESS, Spring filled 20.00 Regular $22.50 for ...... MATTRESS, Spring filled 15.00 Regular $18.00, for .. MATTRESS, Spring filled 1800 Regular $20.00, for MATTRESS, Spring filled 22.50 Regular $25.00, for MATTRESS, Felt 8.00 � Regular $10.00, for MATTRESS, Felt 7 X50 Regular $9.00, for SPINET DESK .50 Regular $20.00 18 8 Gendron BABY CARRIAGE 25.00 Regular $29.50 LIVING ROOM TABLES 12.50 WALNUT. Reg. 15.00 'LIVING ROOM TABLES Regular $9.50 SILVER SERVICE Regular $25.00 TEA WAGON Regular $25.00 . COFFEE TABLE Regular $10.00 COFFEE TABLE 15.00 7.50 7.50 22.50 7.50 Regular 818.00 ......... ALL BRIDGE LAMPS Reg. 8.00 to 12 50 To Clear ENAMEL W,A;SH'ING MACHINE '98.00 Regular $120.00 BEDROOM CHAIRS Regular $5.50, for BEDROOM CHAIRS Regular $18.00, for DAY BEDS Regular $18.50, for DAY BEDS Regular $15.50, for CEDAR CHEST Regular $10.50, for CEDAR CHEST 15.® Regular $18.00, for CEDAR CHEST Regular $10.00, for 8.00 BED, Panel 8.50 Regular $10.00 BED, (1 only) Q Regular $28.00, for 8 00 BED, (1 only) Regular $18.00, for 8.00 BED, (1 only) Regular $20.00, for 8.00 BABY CRIBS 4.75 15.00 16.50 14.00 9.00 CRIB MATTRESS CAMP COTS COT MATTRESS BREAKFAST SUITE Regular $55.00, for CHINA CABINET, OAK. Regular $35.00 CHINA CABINET, WALNUT Regular $35.00 DRESSING TABLE Regular $35.00 BUFFET, SOLID WALNUT Regular $65.00. (1 only) BUFFET, SOLID WALNUT Regular $68.50. (1 only) KID'S WICKER CHAIRS END TABLES FERNERIES 9.95 2.95 6.25 2.95 48.50 25.00 25.00 16.50 35.00 36.50 $2.25 and $2.50 $1.95 to $5.00 Many pieces too numer- ous to price -Lamps, Pic- tures, Book -ends, China, Ash Trays, End Tables, Bed Lamps, Hassocks, Cushions, Axminster rugs, and mats, Desks, Coffee Tables, etc„ etc. 9 Piece DINING ROOM SUITE GIBBARD SOLID WALNUT . reg. $285.00 9 Piece DINING ROOM SUITE WALNUT, regular $135.00 9 Piece DINING ROOM SUITE BIRCH WALNUT, regular $125,00 9 Piece DINING ROOM SUITE WALNUT FINI'SH, regular $100.00 ,250.00 119.50 105.00 85.00 Furniture Store Quantity of Slightly Used Furniture LAMPS, Indirect ' Regular $10.00, for LAMPS, Indirect Light Regular $12.50, for LAMPS, Indirect Light Regular $15.00, for $1.75, $3.25, $3.50, $5.00 04444 8.00 10.50 13.00 eaforth