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The Seaforth News, 1938-07-14, Page 8PAGE EIGHT THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1938 Heaviest Horse Is from Member's Farm A base sold by Mr.james Ballantyne, M.L.A., for Satur- day's shipment to Scotland, was a splendid eight-year-olcl Bel- gian, born and raised on the Ballantyne farm in Usborne. It. was the heaviest of the 54 heavy drafts, weighing 2,050 tbs. at, the stOckyartiS after a 16 -mile walk. Mr. Frank Cudmore is shown holding the horse in the above picture taken by • The News. HENSALL While shingling the roof of Mr. R. J. McLaren's house, half a mile north of Hensalt on the highway, Mr. John Elder had the misfortune to slip anti fall to the ground. a distance of 25 feet. He suffered a fractured hip and wrist. He was immediately -given medical aid and later was taken rti. fDr. Steer to the Clinton hospital for treatment. Mr. Elder is 68 years of age and has been engaged in putting on roofs on barns and houses for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Nadine of London, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Abary and son George visited on Sun- day at the home of the ladies' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Colin Hudson. At the !baseball game played on our local diamond on Friday evening be- tween the Hensall and Blyth teams in the Huron -Perth baseball series, Hen - sail won 3 to 0. Quite a number wit- nessed the game. Mr. and Mrs. David Blair and fam- ily -of Tuxford , Sask., are visiting with relatives and friends in this dis- trict. At the recent June examinations of The Toronto Conservatory of Music, which were held at Clinton, the fol- lowing nunils of Miss Eleanor Fisher, A.T.C.M., passed very successfully: Betty Mickle, grade 1 piano, first class honors; Billy Mickle, grade 1 pi- ano, first class honors; Mary Good- win, grade 2 theory, 'first class hon- ors. Little Betty Mickle, who is only five years old, showed wonderful mu- sical ability in her examinations. Death of Peter Stewart - Mr, Peter Stewart, a well known and highly respected farrner of the Jed concession, Tuckersmith townships passed away on Wednesday last at the .home of his brother, John D. Stewart. He was in his .74th year. He has been in poor health for some time a victim of heart trouble. Mr. Stew - are never married. He was a liberal in politics and a member of the 'Kippen !United Church. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. William D-alrymple of Cromarty; Mrs. Walter McCullie of Hensel]; Mrs. Rev. Peter Strang of Regina, and one brother, John D. Stewart, of Tuckersmith. A private funeral was held on Friday afternoon from his late home. lot 1e con. 3, Tuckersmith, interment taking place in the Hensel! Union cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Chandler of St. An- drew's Church, Kippen. The pallbear- ers werel-Itigh, John, James and Har- vey 'Dalrymple of Cromarty, and Nel- son Reid and Harvey Turney of Stanley Township. Harold Bonthron and William rJoynt spent the week end at Toronto and Niagara Falls. Mr. Lincoln Litt and Mr. Reuben Fink of Hanover spent the week end here with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fink. Miss Beryl Pfaff is spending part of her vacation visiting relatives and friends in Chicago. Mr. Alex Henry of Cass City, Mich., who with Mrs. Henry was vis- iting relatives here a couple of weeks ago, suffered a severe heart attack while spending a couple of days visit- ing relatives near 'Woodstock. After spending a week in bed he was suffi- ciently recovered to be taken to his home in Cass City. His son, Delbert Henry of Cass City, coming over af- ter them. The funeral of the late! Mrs. Hen- rietta English took place from the home of her 'brother, Mr, Harry How- ard, on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. interment talcing place i n the Grand Bend cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Arthur Sin- clair of Blyth, a former pastor cA the deceased, assisted by Rev. Mr. Brooks, pastor of the United Church, Hensel A great many relatives and friends called at the home on Thurs- day and Friday to pay their last re- spects. The pallbearers avere Geo. Douglas, Francis Coleman, Geo. Hess, Dr, Moir, William Foster and Robt. Allan, •all close friends of the How- ard family, About six weeks ago Mrs. English left her home here to visit her brother, Mr, Gea. !Howard, of Exeter, while there she was taken ill and in spite of the best medical skill and nursing she grew weaker, passing away an Wednesday, Mrs. English was a daughter of the late Mr. and John Howard and was born at Drysdale in 3'C4, After her marriage to Mr. English she resided in Stephen township for a ntimther of years, later they lived in ,Centralia till IMr. Eng- lish died ,about 20 years ago. After hor ,husband's .death he returned to the Howard farm near Drysdale where she kept house for her father and tbrothers. Later with her two brothers, Harry and William, she came to Herisall and has resided here 'since. Up to about a year ago she had splendid health when site suffered a stroke which hastened the end. She was a valued member Of the United Church and when able .seldom missed attending the services. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. 'John Ravelle, of Grand Bend, and Mrs..Gilbert 3d. Por- ritt of ,Calgary, and three brothers, Henry HroVard, of .Hensall; Geo, Howard, of Exeter, and 1Jaines R. Howard, of Goderich. A tbrother Wil- liam Howard passed away at their home here in Hensel' in 111926, and a sister, Mrs. games A. Pollock died at Ripley in 1236. Mrs. English was in her 76th year, Mrs'. Fletcher of Rodney is .visiting at the home of MTS. Robt. Bonthron. The services at the different churchs on Sunday were only fairly attended so many of our citizens being away on their vacation or at ,different lake resorts for the day. At the 'United Church in the morning Rev. Mr, Brooks occupied his own pulpit. A quartette was given by Mrs. Geo. Hess, Miss Florence Welsh, Mr. W. A. Goodwin and Dr. Smillie, The July meeting of the W. M. S. of the United Church was held in the school room of the church on Thurs- day afternoon, July 7, at .3 p.m. with a good attendance of members. Mr, Cross ,presided over the opening ex- ercises after Which the mission circle put on a very fine program consisting of song 'In the Garden," scripture readings by Barbara Shepherd an•d June Saundercook, prayers were of- fered iby Elva McQueen, Goldie Cross and Pearl Harpole followed by an- other song, "The !Old Rugged Cross." The story of Dr. Jean Dow was in- troduced by -Mis s Irene Douglas. This was put on in the form of a play by six of the circle girls, Kathryne Drysdale, Goldie Cross, Audry Twit- chell, Margaret Tudor, Gladys Pass- more, Elva McQueen. Hymn 47, Abide With Me, was sung. A hearty vote of thanks was moved by Miss Murray and Mrs. Ballantyne to the -girls of the circle and Miss Douglas, their leader, for the wonderful way in which they entertained the W. M. S. The meeting closed by singing a hymn and the Mizpah benediction. Services at the United Church were withdrawn on Sunday evening owing to the hydro being off after severe storm late in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Horton and two children of Detroit and Mrs. Clayton Horton and son Donnie of Niagara Falls are visiting Mrs. N. Horton. Quite a number from Hensall at- tended the Orange celebration held in Stratford on Tuesday, July 12th. The many friends of Mrs. Jetties Dick are sorry to hear she is not im- proving as well as her friends could hope for. Mrs. Dick has been inpoor health Mr several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. George Kellog of De- troit and Mr. and Mrs. 'Percy -Gram of Lansing, Michigan, were week -end visitors With Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Gram Mrs. Hodgins of Liman is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Alice Blackwell, Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Ortwein oi Detroit have been visiting with Mr. Ortwein's. parents, .Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ortwein, Mrs, Gordon Parker who lams op- erated an at Clinton hospital on Fri- day for appendicitis is getting along nicely. Miss Kathryn Drysdale visited over the week end in Seaforth. Mrs. John Popewho spent some months with members of her family in Toronto, Galt and other points, has returned to her home here. ' Mr. William Consitt is having his house on King street re -painted. At the recent mid summer examin- ations of Toronto Conservatory of Music conducted in Clinton by Dr. Harry Robb of London, Miss Jean Murdoch was successfol in gassing grade 9, piano, Miss Helen Dick passed grade 8 piano, and elso ob- tained 1st class honors, in -grade 2, theory. The above are pupils of Miss Greta Lammie, A.T.C.M., of Hensel]. HARLOCK Mr. and Mrs. 'Richards and family of Detroit visited over the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bell. On Sunday morning Mr. Rich- ards sang a solo in Borns' Church which was Mild] appreciated. Mrs. Thos. Colson spent a dew days the latter part of last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. and Mr. Meno Jacicson in Morris owing to their mother, Mrs, Bowes, being very poorly at the ;Jackson home. We hope she will soon be better. A family reunion of the Ferris fam- ily was held on Sunday at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bewley in Mor- ris Mr. and lvIrs, Richards and family ormanents You may have your choice NO Machine Permanent Of Machine Permanent Satisfaction Guaranteed Special Prices NOW 'B' Beautp Salon "The home of Better Permanents" Phone 50 or 18 Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. Syd Smith of De- troit also were present. The latter two have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell and friends dor the past two weeks. Some of the young people of this neighiborhood spent Son -day afternoon in Goderich. Mr. Reece Ferris, Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Vodden, Mr. and Mrs; Joseph Bewley and 'Arthur spent Sundays July 3rd, in Guelph, Arthur remaining to take the summer course. Mr. aod Mrs. Norman Lloyd and children of Kincardine, recently spent the .weelc end at the home of Mr. and .Mrs, A. W. liclEwing. Mr. Lloyd is now driving a thick for the hydro company. Mr. and Mrs...Knechtel spent Morr- day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Bell, Mr. E, S. Kneohtel, with his wife and Maxeen, have !been holidaying for the past couple of weeks at the borne of Mr Reece Ferric and other friends, also visiting at Toronto, ,Guelph, Stratford and other places. Mr. Kne- chtel left by m.otor on 'Iltiesday for his home in Calgary, Alberta, accsam- panied by his ,cousin, Miss H. Knech- tel of Stratford. Mrs. Knechtel and Maxeen are remaining for the sum- mer. Mr, Bill Beacom of Listowel is at present at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W, Beacom. The Young People's Class of Burns Church, also Kinborn young people, are holding their picnic at Bayfield this Friday afternoon. Some of the youn-g people of this neighborhood took in the 1112th at Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rogerson and Family of near Brucefield spent Sun- day at the home of Mr. David Reid, Kenneth remaining for the holidays. Mr, Isaac Rapson returned home on Monday of last week after spending the week end with friends at Bad .Asse in company with his two sisters, Miss Eva of Clinton, and Nellie of Toron- to, also MT. Geo. Cardwal and moth- er of Clinton. On Sunday, July 3rd, they attended a Rapson re -onion pic- nic at Harbor Beach, Mich, Mr. Harold Fremlin returned to his home in Clinton on Wednesday after assisting Mr. I. Rapson with the hay. VARNA Mrs. Austin received word of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs, John Seeley of London, who passed away Monday after a lingering illness. Mrs. Seeley was widely 'known in this dis- trict and had many friends. Rev. H. Deihl of Grimsby Beach called last week on his old school- mate, Mr. George Beatty, Sr. 'Miss Jean Turner of Seaforth called on Mr. Beatty on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Laythem and little son of London, in company with Miss Beatty, spent Sonday with Mrs. L. Beatty and daughter. Mr. and Mrs: Barnyes of Goderich township visited Mr. C. Pilgrim las; Sunday. There was a good turnout from this district at the c,elebration in 'Stratford on the 12th. Ten New Contests Weekly! Hundreds of Cash Prizes There's !plenty to intrigue you -and an opportunity for profit -in 'the big Contest Page of The Detroit Sunday Times, Ten new !contests every weekl Something of interest to all! Never before a feature like thisl Be Shre to get The Detroit Sunday Times every week for this gigantic contest feature and .other -attractions. Affable Waiter -How did you !find that steak, sir? Guest -Oh, quite accidentally, I moved that piece of potato and there it was. He -It's very nice of you to dance with me. She -Oh don't mention it. It's a charity bali, isn't it? BAYFIELD 10Esrsan of London is spend- ing the surrainer itt •BaYfield, Mrs. E. Gedle arrd Miss* Mary af !Seaforth are the !guests of Mrs. • j. Ferguson this week. The local !Orangemen !and many: from the village spent Tuesday Stratford, Mrs. Weir of Seaforth is spending this week with Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Iloward, The 13tiyfielcl !Golf Club are holding a rummage sale in the town hall on goly ;18th. • . Dr, W, Aberhart and family of Mitchell are occupying their ;Cottage .on the Terrace for the summer. Miss Eagan, Mita Morgan and Miss Irvin of Toronto were guests' of Dr. and Mrs. Stogdill over the.week end. Miss Margaret Ferguson, who is taking a summer !course in Toronto, spent the week end 'at her home. • Mr. games Mose of Welton, Mr. and ,Mrs. Thomas Mose and daugh- ter ilso Ella of Milverton,. Mr ..' and Mrs. Stuart Evans and family, Doug- las Scott and Beverley Ann and Mr. Everett .Perdue .of, !Brussels, .Miss Beatrice 'Peedoe Of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Saxnuel Houston of !Bayfield and Mr, and Mrs. William Moran, Of Lond-on spent Stinday with 'Mr.' and Mrs. Carlille Houston. The Watsons held a family reunion picnic on Stind!ay in -Carl Houston's picnic !gicrund and all reported a good time. Miss Beatrice Perdue of Detroit is spending a .week with her Sister, Mrs Carlille Houston. Mr, James Lindsay of St. Marys spent a couple of days with his brother Mr. -Lindsay Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Weston are spending a few days visiting friends in Bayfield. On Sunday, July 17113, anniversary services will be held in Knox Presby- terian .Church, Bayfield. The minister for the occasion will the the Rev. D. J. Lane of Goderich 'Presbyterian ,Church. Special music for the occas- ion. The chair will be assisted by outside talent. Services at an a.m. an'd 7:30 p.m. CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs, Frank Riley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Riley of !Clinton. Miss Olive Grimoldby of Seaford] spent Friday afternoon at her home here, We are sorry to hear that Mr. Jos- eph Riley is on the sick 'list at present. Mrs. Thos, Pollard spent Tuesday with friends in Clinton. Mr. Fred 'Wakefield attended the 1112th of july celebration in Stratford on Tuesday. - Kinburn school is being repainted and decorated. Mrs. Jack Busby and daughter Shirley of Chatham visited her par- ents, Mr„ and Mrs. .Robert Lawson last week. ' The Live Wire Class of .Constance Sunday School and the young people of Burns are holding a picnic at Bay- field on Friday afternoon. Quite a nuMber .from this vicinity attended the Twelfth held in Stratford on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins of Brantford visited Mr. and Mrs. jack Ferguson last week. Mr. and 'Mrs. Fred ..Saillson of At- wood visited Mr. and Mrs. David Mill -son and Mr. anti Mrs. Peter Lind- say one day last week. Miss Agnes Johnston of Clinton is holidaying with her cousin, Miss Rime. Leitch, Clarissa Dale is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Leslie Oliver of Walton. MANLEY. Mr. James Eckert from the Capus- ion College, New York, is at present spending his holidays with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete ECIcart. Mr. Daugherty from New York spent a week with friends in this vicinity. . Mr. Pete Eckert an•d his SO/3 James and Mr. Daugherty have returned from Chicago after spending a few days with Rev. J. M. :Eckert, and re- port he is improving from his pro- longed illness. His many friends here hope he will be aible to make his vsual visit *before this season is over. Mr. Fred Eckart has purchased part of Mrs. Richards' hay -crop cot lot 111, con. HS McKillop. She still has 410 acres more for sale which is a first ,class timothy crop but is not as heavy as usual but is good quality and w,ould be a good deal for the paekers, the the most farmers have all the hay the most farmers ;have all the hay Want and For Sale Ads, .3 weeks, 60e, FOR SALE Good second-hand binder in good repair. Apply to Gordon Wren, Kips pen, Phone 94r3, Iiensall -central. FOR SALE !One china cabinet, one solid oak hook case, bath in splendid shape. Cheap. Apply to the News Office. SATURDAY SPECIALS CASH ONLY No. 1 'New !Potatoes 15 .pound peck 23c First Grade Creamery Butter, 2 lb. 55c Brown Sugar, 10 lb. 55c Lard, 2 lb. 25c Shortening, 2 lib: .,...,.. „ 25c Pastry, 2 lb. 47e Sudden Death Bug Killer, 20 lb. 70c Twine, per lb. 9c Pressure Grease, 2 lb. 25c Cup Grease, 2 lb. 25c Axle Grease, 3 lb. 40c Sani-Flush, per tin 23c Bleach, per bottle 7c Surprise Soap, 6 cakes ... 29c WO) J. Finnigan CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Modeland arid Mr. and Mrs. john W. IVIocleland wish to thank ail the friends and' neighbors for the sympathy and kindness, ex- tended to them during their recent .sed bereavement. AUCTION SALE 04 House and Lot, and Heusehold 'Effects. On 'Saturday, guly 2.3rd at 111,30 p.m, the following furniture, etc., will be offered at the home of the late Mrs. F. )3, Kerslake, West Street, Seaforth: Mohair .Chesterfield and chair; wal- nut dining room suite; two mahogany rocking !chairs; two !bedroom suites; single iron bed and spring and mat- tress; Wilton rug 6x19 ft.; velvet rug alks.1112 it.; hall rack and seat; covered touch; folding couch and mattress; kitchen cabinet; kitchen linoleum 111.2x16 it.; sewing machine; washing machine; kitchen table, .coal oil stave, double electric plate, electric cooker, -electric toaster, electric iron, pictures, dishes and many other articles. Terms, cash. 14 not previously sold, the prop- erty consisting of brick house with all modern conveniences, garage and two lots, also will Ibe offered for sale, sub- ject to a reserve Ibid. For particulars regarding terms on property apply to: Mrs. D. I. Hill, Listowel, Executrix. George H. Elliott, Auctioneer. TEACHER 'WANTED For S. S, No. 113, Stanley, Apply to the Secretary, Russell Erratt, Varna, R. R, 111, 'PIGS FOR SALE 119 pigs, suckers, for sale. Ernest Drager, R, R. 4, Seaforth, a% miles south of Egmondville. MONEY, FOR SALE Boy your honey from Wallace Ross, apiarist, Seaforth, opposite fair ,grounds.. Price -10 cents in your own containers. Orders called for and de- livered in town. Phone 21.56w, FOR SALE Big strong work 'horse, good in all harnese. To be sold cheap. George Lowry, Seaforth. FOR SALE Ten little pigs, ready to wean. Roy Lawson. Phone 1170 r 46. FOR SALE A wicker baby buggy in good con- dition, for sale. Phone 143 r 2, Seaforth. Announcement We have been appointed as the dealer for Westing- house • Lamps for Seaforth and vicinity. Ouu other lamps will be sold out at reduced prices while they last. We also have *different Farm Machings which we are clearing out. Come in and get our proposition. JOHN BACH SEAFORTH .1.2111/1••••• USE ID CAR&,ei 1 1937 Dodge Sedan, only gone 8000 miles . 1 1936 Dodge Coach, heater and defroster 1 1936 Dodge Coach, low mileage 1 1931 Willys Sedan 1 1930 Essex Sedan 1 1930 Pontiac Coach 1 193p ,Chev. Truck, 2 ton 1 1937 Dodge Truck, 2 ton 1 1928 Chev. Sedan 1 1928 Chev. Coach 1 1926 Chev..Coupe, good shape 1 1928 Essex Sedan 1 1928 Buick Sedan, like new 1 2 -yr -old General Purpose Colt 1 4 -yr. -old Percheron Horse, weight 1600 lbs. Reg. McGee DODGE & DE SOTO SALES Phone 6915 'Goderich ELMER D. BELL, KA. Successor to John H. Best BARRISTER, SOLICITOR • NOTARY PUBLIC Seaforth, Ontario Patrick D. McConnell BARRISTER, SOLICITOR NOTARY Seaforth, Ontario E. C. CHAMBERLAIN The Second Division Court County of Huron Office in the Dominion Bank Build- ing, Seaforth. Office 'hours: - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1S30 p.m. to 5 ,p.m. ,Saturday evening, 7:30 p. m. te 9 p. m. HOUSE AND LOT !For Sale. On ,good foundation, 7 rooins, hard and soft water. Stable with cement floors, and room for 2 horses and car. Margaret :Robison, Sperling street, Seaforth. FOR SALE Beatty engine drive washer, com- plete with 4% h.p. engine, 'guaran- teed. Priced very reasonably. Also one good used hand washer and wringer. Apply to Geo. A, Sills & Sons, 'Hard- ware, Phone 56. FOR SALE . IA quantity of slabs at the 'Walton Sawmill, at t91.160 cord piled, and 14140 unpiled, Duncan ;Johnston, Walton. • FARMERS' ATTENTION Money To Loan. Mortgage loan on improved farm properties at 6%. No - valuation fees or chattel mortgage required. H. J. 'Cotty & Co., Farm Sales Service, Stratford, • PROPERTIES FOR SALE • h House and Lot in the Town of Seaforth belonging to Rebecca Davis Estate. Cornfortabile dwelling, 2. Part of Lot 24, Con. 3, MoKillop, containing 5 acres. CornforWble house ancl small barn. Suitable for poultly ranch. 3, Lot 7, Con, 1115, Grey Township. 100 acrea, Good ,brick house and barn, driving shed, good well, 24 ,from school. Property of late Wm. Woods_ Particulars may he secured from Mrs. Kate Woods, Walton, lOnt. Apply Elmer D. Bell, Seaforth. Ont.' The Standard !Bred Stallion BARON LULWATER Record 2b11% 'Standing at his own stable in Eg- mondville. Has size, good looks speed and good manners. His first colt to wear harness, stanted 6ve times this Spring and never was out- side the money; W31S second at Lon- don in a ,field of 113 aged horses. W. C. Goverdock, Owner ROYAL CARBROOK [27101] Enrolment No. 31500. Form L , Route for season of 1938: Monday -Will leave his own stable Lot 3, Con. 3, Hullett, to go north to Walton to :Herb. Kirkby's for noon; to his own stable for night. Wednesdays -Will go east as far as Beechwood; home for oight. Friday -Will go south 234 miles, then west to Sam Switzer's school, then south to Mill Road and home by way of Seaforth. Terms -,1115 payable Mar, 1, 11939. T. J. McMichael, Prop. & Manager MILTON FORDER (27688) enrolment No. 36126 Form 3 Monday noon will his own stable, lot 23, con. 5, Logan, and -go to John L. IVIalone's, lot 14, -oon. 4, McKillop, for night. Tuesday -To Joseph !O'Rourke's, lot 4, con. 6, MoKillop, for noon, thence -to Rock Bros., Erodhagen, for nwit Wednesday -To John Dietz, lot 8, con. 10, -MeRillop, for noon, and thence to Geo. Bennewies, lot 8, con. 12, MoICillop, for night. Thursday -To Amos Wicicie's, lot 29, con. 114, Logan, for noon, thence to Lorne Smith's, lot '116, eon. 17, Mina, 'for night, .1Friday-To George H. Sieman's, lot 24, con. 111y Logan, for noon, and night Saturday to his own stable. Terms, VD, Feb. Ilk, 119319, 7.:Hignell, prop. '& mans Mitchell. INSURANCE Life, Fire, Auto, Sickness & Accid- ent,Windstorm & maarantee bonds. Rates reasonable. All risks placed in first class companies. Information cheerfully 'given E. C. CHAMBERLAIN INSURANCE AGENCIES Dominion Bank Building, Seaforth Phone 334 w