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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1938-06-16, Page 2PAGE, TWO THE SEAFORTH NEWS HURON NEWS Dragged Into Saw—. The tragic death of jante Prominent eWhitechureh resident, and manager of the Wilson sawmill, east gloom over Oat icommunity last Thursday afterhoon. While engaged In adjusting the set -screws on a cir- cular saw in his mill, Mr. Wilson, in some manner, got his arm caught in the shaft pulley. He was dragged into the saw, and his body was prace tically severed, Death was instantan- eous. 1Only one employee was an eye- witness of the tragedy, although there were several employees in the inill at the time. Born in ;Cuirass Town- ship, Mr. Wilson had been a resident of this vicinity all his life, and for the past number of years had conducted a milling business. He was an experi- enced sawyer. Mr. Wilson was in his sixty-fifth year. Surviving are his wife, the former Suphemia Ferguson, two daughters, Menle Wilson, R.N., of Whitechurch, and Agnes Wilson, R.N. of Whitby, and two sons, James and Thomas, both of Whitechurch, *Four sisters and one brother also Sur- vive. The sisters are Mrs. T. A. Powell of Stratford, Mrs. .(Dr.) 3. W. Scott of Detroit, Miss Hannah Wile eon of Bay City, and Miss Frances Wilson of Wingham, and Dr. Thomas j. Wilson of Bay City. Destroyed By Fire— The two storey brick house on Garfield Hill's farm, on the Sth con. of Stephen Township, was complete- ly destroyed by fire recently. The 'lose is about $2,000. A spark from the chimney is blamed for the out- break, which started in the roof, It had gained much headway before ;being noticed and efforts of a bucket ;brigade were limited to saving ad- joining buildings. while neighbors from the township and also from this village, assisted in carrying all 'the furniture out safely, -Many from Cred- iton went to the fire, which was half - mile west of the village. The loss was partially covered by insurance.—Ex- eter Times -Advocate. A Legal Problem* An unusual situation was revealed to authorities here last week -end when john Zuelle, aged seventy-nine, of 'Hensel', asked legal advice as to his standing and also that of his fam- ily. Mr. Zuefie came to Canada fifty- six years ago ,from Thonbach, Wur- , temburg, Germany, and settled in Hay township. Many years ago the village clerk at Hensall gave hint a paper which Zuefle thought -was to recognize his naturalization, hut he found out only recently that he had not been naturalized. In the interven- ing years he married a Canadian girl, who hy law became German. while •their children were British subjects. Mr. Znetie also voted. was a member If Hay Township Council. and for some years past has been a recipient of the old age pension, for no one of Milan was he legally eligible. The comelicated ease has been referred to the Secretary of State at Ottawa for a decision, which is to he handed dew:: on September 3 this yeare— Goderich Signal -Star. His Eightieth Birthday— Mr. W. H. Johnaton of Exeter on Friday, May 7th, observed his 8a)th birthday, and received many congrat- ulations. Mr. 'Johnston has not been able to be around as much as his friends would like to see. but he has a wealth of information of the early days in this section of the Province. Will Visit Goderich— The passenger steamer Georgian •will spend the morning of Sunday, _Tune 19, at iGoderich 'harbor on her return to Detroit after a chartered Georgian Bay cruise. She will arrive about 8 a.m. and remain until noon. Scott-Colguhoun— Thames Road parsonage was the scene of a lovely wedding yesterday at twelve o'clock when Rev. Mair united in marriage Allene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Colqu'houn of Staffa and James Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Scott C.1 Cromarty. The lovely young bride wore a frock of pink Sheer, pink hat and grey ac- cessories, Her coat also was in grey. She carried a shower bouquet of pink and white carnations and roses. Her sister, Miss Hazel Colquhoun, was an attractive 'bridesmaid wearing a gown of Rovvered sheer on a white background and carrying a bouquet of pink carnations. The groom was supported by his ibrother Gordon Scott. 'Following the ceremony the bridal party returned to the bride's home where wedding dinner was serv- ed to 'elle immediate relatives by Mrs. Lloyd Cohnehoun and daughter .Eath- leen, cousins of the ;bride. Later the young couple left by motor for Tor - route) and Buffalo, N. Y., and on their return wili take tip residence near Croinarty—Mitehell Advocate, Huro County Council, 1938 'PHURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1938 • uognmaaam Front row, John MacDonald (Ashfield); Fred Livermore (Clinton); George McNeil (Blyth); J. M. Roberts (County Clerk); Warden Wilmot Haacke (Goderich Twp.); A. H. Erskine (County Treasurer); F. L. Davidson (Wingham); James Leiper (Mullett); John A. Eckart Second roW, T. R. Patterson (County Engineer); Thomas Wilson (dep., Grey); Peter W. Scott (East Wawanosh); John A. Bryans (Howick); R. E. Shaddick (Hensall); J. H. Scott (Seaforth); Charles MacKay (Tuckersmith); A. E. Toner (dep., Howick); Chester Mawlanney (Stephen); R. Grain (Turnberry); L. E, Cardiff (.Morris). Third row, George James (Caretaker); Wm. 3. Stewart (W. Wawanosh); Geo. C. Feagan (Colborne); W. D. Sanders (Exeter); a visitor; George Armstrong (Hay); Henry Keyes (Grey); a visitor. Back row, R. J. Bowman (ex -Warden); Gilbert Frayne (dep., Ashfield); Percy Passmore (Usborne); Mr. Johnston (Corn Borer Inspector); Edward Lain - port (dep., Stephen); R. E. Turner (Goderich); Fred Watson, Stanley (front); W. C. Kerr (Brussels); E. Douglas iBrown (dep., Goderich). HENSALL The Arnold Circle of Carmel Pres- byterian Church met at the home of Mrs. Rev. W. A. Yo -ung last week for their regular -meetiage During the evening Miss Myrna Hindsati, a mem- ber of the circle and ,bride elect of last week, aks called, and Placed in a decorated chair. Miss Irene Hoggarth and Miss Mabel Workman, on .behalf of the Circle. presented Miss Hudson with a miscellaneous shower Of beau- tiful gate placed in -a decorated bas- ket. Miss Hudson thanked her friends for the lovely gifts and good wishes The (lilting room was beautifully dec- orated for the occasion, with pink and white streamers and flowere. A very pleasant evening was spent in games, contest,, and music. A dainty lunch was served. GEORGE A. SILLS CAME TO SEAFORTH 70 YEARS AGO There may be a -lot of octogenar- ians Who get just as -big a kick out of living as George A. Sills of Seaforth, but the writer has not ,encountered them.Three months past his 83rd birthday -Mr. Sills comes of United Empire Loyalist stock, His forebears settled,in the Bay of Quinte district five generations ago. Born at - Bruce - field in- 183,5, he 'has lived in Seaforth since August 20, 11867, and still con- tends the town is the hest you - will find anywhere. As a young fellow he worked in a bake shop, a cheese fac- tory and a furniture plant. He drove a milk wagon, clerked in a grocery store and did a dozen and one other things until he wound up in the hard - Wars business in 11874.- 'Until his re - DR. AND MRS. COLQUHOUN tirament two years ago he was never HONORED AT ETHEL U a week in his life. About fourhundred and fifty -a youngster, 111 years old, 'he friends, neiahhors and patients i.tf Dr. ,ived With his family in -Chicago /or and Mrs. Calm:howl gatheredin the a year and a half. His mother and two sieters died during those 18 months. Like hi: father before him and his ;one afterward, he was a corking gated athlete in his day. For fifty year: h served on the Seaforth vol- unteer fire brigade. joining the year it wa: ..yaganized in 1875. He is the las'i'g member in Seaforth of the .ald Star baseball teant of years ago. He is still an ardent fishermad but i: :'mining his efforts to bass. He gave up !rya: fishing for good a year age when he fell over a log and al - u'.: ;brake his neck, He likes either Lein. ar .ix -hand euchre, but his favor- ite game is, -frog," OT British Colum - t1.. thicu it plays at the Dick HYlie 07, winter afternoons. He is a Caeservatitee, but not a Tory: A 1":3:;,% :aye. is an uncompromising Conservative. who never sees any goo,1 in any -other party. He confesses retthoun it would mean- her leaving eit voting Liberal twice, :but he claims her hone and home town, After a his ..7.1'n Party knew about it both lunch of sandwiches, cake and coffee.- timc. tvere served. the .balance of the even- ing was spent in dancing. Dr. Col- quhoun came to Ethel four years ago front the Montreal General Hospital, Montreal. buying Dr. McMaster', practice, and has carried it on since. ,He. is a very fine type of young man, very clever in his profeaalion, and has been -very successful here. Three years •ago he married Mies Dorothy Fear. daughter of Mr, and Mrs. T. H. Fear of 'Ethel. and they have made a great many friend: in that time. Dr, Col- quhoun has taken over Dr. Burrows' and Dr, jarrOtt's practices. in Sea - forth, and he and Dr. McMaster will open a clinic there. They are equip- ping their offices with a new X-ray machine, and will have other up-to- date ,emtipment. He intends to direct his studies to s-urgery and at present IA taking surgical training in the City Hospital, N.Y. The .people Of Ethel and community regret losing this young couple, and feel Seaforth is very fortunate in having professional Ener of this ,calibre. Dr. Richmond of Hamilton bas taken over Dr. Col- auhoun's prectice here on June let. and 'comes here very highly recom- mended.-e-Bressels Post. - Townehie -Hal!, Ethel. on the 'evening of June 1st, to enjoy 3 -saciai. evening, and bid farewell to them before . their departure to Seaforth. The -first part of the evening was taken up by a program eansiating of -readings, solos. duets and musical et:tubers: with ad- dressee by • Rev. V, .\. 1,Villiams of Crimbeoak. and Dr. E. A. :McMaster. 01 Seafiartbe •After the proaram Dr. and Mrs. Calittihoun were called to the Platform, an address was read, and Dr. Cialquhoun was presented with a Gladstone Bag and -Mrs. Colcpthoun. a Cedar Cite:ate The doctor in a few well chosen wards thanked all pres- ent. on behalf of Mrs. Calquhoun and himself, for the lovely gift: and for the very enjoyable evening.. He said he hail been in nearly eeery home in the commenity and had enjayed -very much hi: .F.tay here. As 'for etas, Col - Work Started on Pavement— Workmen have started laying the ?Moot Strip of ipavement front Ailsa Craig to Parkhill, nn 'No. 7 bighwav, It we: in 1786 that the Sills family 'came to Canada with other United Empire Loyalists and settled around Belle.vills in the Bay of Quinte dis- trict. In ,18-19 Daniel L. Sills ,came to Huron Clunty and clerked for five years in Rodgers' general store at Raigerville, a 'hamlet which has long since. disappeared, .1aut which once nirished one mile south of Hensell on the London 'Road. iIn 11854 Daniel Sills moved to Brucefield, six miles front Seaforth, and opened a general store of his own. The following year, on February 24, 1855, George A. Sills was ushered into 'the world, the fifth child of a' family of ten born to Daniel Sills and his wife, Schooled at Brufd'efield in 'his early years, Mr. Sills moved to Chi- cago with his family in .0366 where they remained for a year and a half. In those eighteen months two of his sisters died and his mother, 'grieving for the two 'children, followed them in deaeh. Mr. Sills was only 16 but he remembers his mother well to this day. "She was the best and finest woman that ever lived" lie says, iOn August 20, 11867, Mr, Sills came to ,Seaforth with his family and the rest of the family. His 'father, who was Justice of the Peace and carried on alt insurance business, later re- married and moved to Cleveland itt The1869. Although only 14 years of age, Honsberger Pa 1itang Co has the . contract. yeena e,earge decided to remain in . Seaforth and he .promptly looked about for a job, "I got my .first job," he recallied, "frona lAleinzo Strong, who later be- came mayor of Seaforth and was famous in town for his expression, tGob clang it.' That was the most rioleut .phrase he ever used, Mr. Strong conducted a 'baking shop and feed and grocery store. I clerked in the grocery s'tore and lived right with them for two years, but when Mr. Strong sold out I had to look for a (Continued on Page 3). Ask your local dealer. Learn how to save dollars by filling your fuel bin with "Canada's finest Coke" NOW. GET A DANDY HAMCO COKE SHOVEL at a fraction of regular cost. See your dealer. • Ask him, ioo, about the new HAMCO AUTOMATIC DRAFT CONTROL and HAMCO HOT WATER HEATER HAMILTON BY-PRODUCT COKE OVENS, LIMITED HAMILTON, CANADA WM. AMENT ERNEST L. BOX N. CLUFF & SONS S. J. SCLATER INSIST ON HAMCO—CANADA*S FINEST COKE. Fair Dates— The dates for this year's school fairs are as follows: Grand' Bend, Sept. 115,, Hensall, Sept. 116; Belgra.ve, Sept. 20; 1Gorrie, Sept. BI; St. Helens, Sept. 22; Curries Corner, t Sept. 27; and Carlow, Sept, 28. Dates far Fall iFairs in the county this year are an- nounced as Follows: Clifford, Sept. 16 -i117; Blyth Sept. 16-17; Goderich Sept. 20-211; Seaforth Sept. 22423; Exeter Sept. 213-24; Bayfield Sept. 28-20; Wingham Sept, 38-29; Brussels Sept. 2940; Lucknow Sept. 29-30e Kinkton Sept. 29.30; iFordwich Sept. /30-10et. a; Zurich Oct. 34; Dungannon Oct. 16-7. The •dates for Exeter. IKirkton and Zurich are only tentative and subject to revision. This is my Birthday! 'Member, Granny? I'm five years old today." A birthday is a very important event in any child's life • • . and this bright youngster knows the quickest way to spread the big newsl No matter -where your message is going, across the continent or across the street, the speediest way to get it there — authentically, because you are really delivering it in person • . is by tdephome! Reductions in telephone rates — local and long distance — in 1935, '36 and '37 have effected savings to telephone users in Ontario and Quebec of nearly one millw. dollars yearly. M. J. HABKIRK Manager.