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The Seaforth News, 1938-07-21, Page 4PAGE FOUR, THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1938. Crich Family arks 100t Year in Tuckersmith This group is a few third, fourth and fifth generation descendants of the late John Crich, who settled in Tuckersmith 100 years ago. The picture was taken by The News at the Crich homestead. now the home of Mr. Gifford Crich. The well-built stone house in the background was erected more than seventy-five years ago The one hundredth anniversary since John Crich caste to Canada from -Nottinghamshire, England, and settled on a farm in the \Vest End of Tuckersmith township, was observed on Wednesday when the annual Crioh family reunion was held at Jowett's grove, Bayfield. Every branch of the family was well represented, and the memory of the •pioneers was fittingly honored. John Crich, his wife, six sons and two daughters carie to Canada West in 11838. It was not an emigrant ship which brought them out but one sent out to 'bring back soldiers who had been sent to Canada to put down the rebellion of 1837. They encounteerd a severe storm in crossing the ocean and the captain had to enlist the ser- vices of these sturdy sons to work the ship, The late John Cricii purchased al- together 500 acres for himself and his sons. It is related that this land, or some of it, was purchased from iir. Ransford 1 the salt pioneer) and be- cause of this the Canada Company re- fused them flour at Goderich, then the 'centre of supplies. The fancily encountered and over- eante the hardships of the pioneers and the splendid farms now owned by their descendants are tribute to the early struggles in the new land. The Crich name is still a •prominent one throughout the district and descend- ants have gone out to all parts of the continent. About a year after the Crich family located in Tuckersmith, the Town- send family also moved into the town- ship. The two families had 'known each other preriousiy, but when they first met "in the bush" the Townsends did not recognize the Crich's !because they hated~- grown the usual heavy ireards of the 'pioneers. 'A story is handed down in the fam- ily about these beards. A Mr. Crich and a Mr. Townsend strikingly res- embled each other with a goodly part of their .faces covered with ,beard. In 'Clinton some of the streets meet near the main corner at very sharp angles, by John Crich, the original settler. From left to right area Mrs, W. Wallis, Clinton; Mrs, Ernest Crich and Ernest Crich, Seaforth; Mrs. Amos Townsend; Mrs. Gifford Crich; Mrs, Ernest Crich and Ernest Crich, Pontiac, Mich.; Anios Townsend; Gifford ,Crich. In front are Amy Walters and Irene Walters, and one day Mr. Crich at one of these corners glanced through a store win- dow and saw, as he thought, another man looking back at hint from the street on the other side of the store. "Here conies (Jim Townsend," he declared. In reality he had seen only his own reflection in the glass window. Mrs. Fowler of Clinton, who now has the honor of being the eldest born Crich in the community, tells the story that when her husband was a young man coming to see her, his mother told hint that the Crich folk were real good people. Five of then had bought the 'lumber .for their barns from her father, Ed. Van Be -mond, and every man of them paid for it at the appointed time, Mrs. Fowler's grandfather was not a farmer but a shoe maker. He settled in 'Port Elgin but returned to Tucker - smith and Seaforth in his declining years. W. A. Crich, of Seaforth, John and Chester of Carberry, Manitoba, belong to this branch of the family. Mr. Gifford 'Crich and Mrs. John Ball, of Tuckersmith, and 'Mrs. Wil- liam McDonald of Washington, DC., are the 'last of a family of twelve who were raised' on the original homestead on the banks of the Bayfield river, and they are the only living menvbers of the third generation of ,descendants of the original John Crich. Mrs. Ball left last week to visit her sister in Washington. (Just across the river, a few rods from the present stone house, is the' spot where stood the 'log cab- in of the first Mr, Bohn Crich. At one time there was a thriving com- munity at Turner's Church corner, with a cheese factory, shoe maker and other 'buildings. THE FIRST SETTLER This picture of John Crich, who came out from Eng- land and settled in Tuckersmith one hundred years ago, is from a photograph taken by "J. W. Fullerton, photo- grapher, Clinton, Canada West." John Crich died in 1869. THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros., Publishers WALTON :bliss Army Love of Toronto is .spending her vacation with her moth- er, 'Mrs. Joseph Love. Misses Crystal and Marion Read of Detroit, Mich., visited over the week end with their aunt, Mrs. Robert Liv- ingston, Mr. W. C. MdEachern, of 'Killeen, was calling on 'friends Saturday night. Mrs. McEachern accompanied him home after spending a few days with friends in Walton. Mr. 7. Menarey of Grey and Miss Mina Baker of Crarubrook called •on friends last Thursday. Mrs. Fred Kerley and children, Margaret Ann and David, of Toronto, are spending a couple of weeks with her mother, M,rs. J. Love. Mrs, Wan. Anderson is spending a Pew days with her daughter near Blyth. Miss Roselli Burns is spending a month with !her sister Mrs. Harold Tomlinson, London. 'Phe W.M.S. met on July 1113th. "Ra tial Brotherhood" was the worship theme followed from the ,Missionary, Monthly, 'The treasurer reported! 41181:413 'sent to the Pres. Treasurer for the halfyear; a'iso the money aais-i ed in each group. A meeting of. the Baby Band, mothers and .babies was; considered. Social service was the' .study ably presented by the 9th o Morris group, Mrs. Kirkby as leader The roll call response was a .mission ary in South China. Temperance wa presented by Mrs. Cumming. Mrs. S Johnston reported $1121117 proceeds from the garden party. Jean and Mary McDonald spent the past week with friends at •Bayfield. BLYTH Bone delphinium, 'baby's 'breath and fern decorated the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. 'Philp, Blyth, on Saturday afternoon when the latter's sister, Miss T. MacCorlkindale •of Owen Sound, was married to Mr, 'Robert Hogg of Chatsworth. Rev. Arthur Sinclair officiated and the wedding music was played by Mrs. R. D. !Philp. The bride was given in mar- riage ,by her 'brother, Mr. Robert Mac- Corkindale and wore a gown •of white shirred chiffon over satin and .carried. a shower (bouquet of better times roses and 'bouvardia. The 'bridesmaid, Miss Kathleen MacCorlaindale, was gowned in white (figured chiffon matching picture hat and 'bouquet of Johanna Hill roses, The bridegroom was attended by Mr. !Joseph Hogg of Toronto as !groomsman. After the re- ceptiou at the home of the . bride's sister, Mr, and Mrs. Hogg left by motor for points south, the bride travelling in roseberry sheer frock with- navy accessories. They will re- side in Chatsworth. Archie Scott, of Morris, son of Mr, and Mrs. James Scott, was seriously injured last Thursday while unloading hay at his barn when the hay fork fell and struck him in the side. He was talkers to Clinton Hospital, WINTHROP Mr. John Aitcheson has returned home from Scott Memorial Hospital after receiving treatment for a frac- tured hip. He will be eonfined 'to his bed for some time yet. We were sorry to hear of his misfortune and wish 'him a speedy recovery. The young' people of Winthrop and Hariock gave a reception in the hall Monday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harold IPethick and presented thein with two upholstered chairs and a parlor 'table.. Mr. and Mrs. Pet'hick are residing in Mr. McSpadden's resi- dence. We welcome them to our vill- age with best wishes. Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs. Collins of Oshawa, Mrs. Dorrance of Seaforth, (Lois and Joan Govenlook of Water- ford, Mr. and Mrs, Peter McCowan of Roxboro spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, George 'Eaton. Miss Evelyn Campbell of Tqronto is spending a few holidays at her home, Judge—Describe what passed be- tween you and the prisoner ' during the quarrel, VV1tnew--Four custard, pies, three plates, and a teapot. '"Daddy!" exclaimed the little boy. ' "'One more question, then," sighed the tired 'father, "Only one," "How far is it," inquired the tot, "between to and fro?" Want and For Sale ads, if Week 25c J. GALLOP'SG7ARAGE SEAFORTH Chrysler Plymouth and Fargo Dealer Come in and see the new Plymouth car and Fargo Truck We also have a Service Truck—if you have car trouble, phone 179 and we will come promptly PHONE 179. SEAFORTH We Aim To 'Please All Repairs Strictly Cash. AUBURN Dr, B. C. Weir, Jack and !Josephine motored to Strathroy Sunday to visit the Dr.'s sisters; the Misses Weir. Miss 'Josephine remained for a couple weeks' holidays. Miss 'Annie 'Weir ac- companied :them hoarse and will remain for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Jas. Ilowitt has returned home following a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Hugh 'Obesn:eyyof Seaforth. Mr. Earl Mugford of Clinton visited friends here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. 'Ross and Ellen of Goderich, Mr. 'and Mrs. Chas. Ross of Detroit visited with Mrs. Fred 'Ross Friday evening, Miss Lettie .Fox of Whitechurch visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Phillips one day last week. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence 'Cox of Whitechurch were recent visitors at the hone of Mr. and Mrs, William Patterson. Mrs, Bridges of Belgrave visited with Miss Susy Blair over the week end. Miss Anna• Beadle, 'R.N., and and Mrs. Roy Hanson of Detroit spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Beadle. Visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John McKnight on Sunday were Mr, and Mrs. David /Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. 'Harold Jdhnston of Shep- pardon, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Love and daughter, Edna, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Love of Goderich, and Mr. and Lloyd Ferguson, Bill and Lois of Clinton. Miss Margaret Dawson of Detroit was a recent visitor with Mts. C. Shultz and Clara. Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Wilson and fa- mily of B'rucei eld visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. 'Hamilton on Sunday, Miss Ruth Thacher of Teeswater taking summer courses at Toronto and Miss Bernice Lawson, who were accompanied by Messrs. Brown and Johnston visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. ,Edgar Lawson on Saturday. Mr, William ICinaham of West Wawanosh, who was seriously injur- ed about -6 weeks ago when the team ran away, was able to 'be brought hone from the hospital last week ;but will have to remain in bed for some time. Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Lawson spent the week end in Galt, the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Kruse. Mrs. Lawson re- mained for a weeks' visit. Rev. Donald Nicholson of ]3ucking- hani, 'Quebec, and Rev. R. D. Smith of Ottawa visited with Mrs, Fred Ross and Mr. 'Jas. Medd on Tuesday. The entrance pupils of Miss Mar- garet Ferguson, who teaches near Parkhill, were all successful in pass- ing their entrance, two of them ob- taned honors. Miss Amelia Mc1•llwain has secured a position at 'Grand Bend, " Miss Margaret Ferguson, who has 'been visiting friends at Sarnia has re- turned home. The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church met at the 'tome of Mrs, J. C. Stoltz of the Gravel Road on Thurs- day with Mrs. Lawson in charge. Mrs. James Woods led in prayer. Readings were given by Misses Eleanor and Beryl Wilson, Isobel 'Rollinson, Mrs. Lawson and' Mrs. Kalmer Dawson. Miss !Josephine Weir favored with a solo. Mrs. Frederick Yungblvt, who has been secretary for the past two years, resigned and !Eleanor Wilson was appointed to take her place. The roll call was answered by a verse of Scripture. Lunch was served by Mrs. K. Dawson, Mrs. Fred Ross and Mrs, J. C. Stoltz. The monthly meeting of the Wo- men's 'Institute o- nten's'Institute was held in the For- esters Hall on Tuesday. In the ab- sence of the president the list vice president, Mrs.. Herb Magridge, pre- sided. A Letter was read from The dis- trict secretary regarding the lantern slides on "Home 'Rearrangement" which Miss Esther Slioter of the de- partment will .show in Auburn on the evening of August 4th. This meeting is for all the Institutes in the district. Mrs. Sheppard and Mrs. Ross were appointed to look after ,getting a lan- tern. The roll oa1'1 was answered by "My Favorite Vegetable," The follow- ing program was then ;given: 'Read- ing, Beryl Wilson; solo, Ruth Wil- son, duet Ida and Betty Craig, solo Loraine Hamilton, reading Evelyn Plaetzer, Misses Elsie Snell and Eleanor 'Wilson 'gave a report of the 'Girls' .Conference held in Guelph in. J'u;ne. The 'August meeting will be children's day. Lindh was served by the '.tbstesses, Miss Margaret King, and 'Viola Thompson, LONDESBORO Mrs. •George McCall spent a few •days last week .at 'the home of Mr, R.. Watson. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. 'Govier spent the week end with Mr. Govier's !kb - biter at Port Colborne. Mr. and Mrs. R. Yesngiblutt, Mr. W. Mountain and Miss Gladys 'Mountain' spent Saturday in 'London: 'Quite a number from 'here attended the (Orange walk in Stratford. The 'pupils of Miss 'Gladys Moun- tain, who recently tried their ,examin- ations, were all successful- in obtain- ing their certificates, They are as follows, Margaret 'Crawford, Grade V, Roy 'Webster, Grade III, Phyllis McCool, Grade II, Phyllis getting honors, Miss Gene McCall is visiting at ;the home of her aunt, Mrs. Simpson Mc- Call. Mr. and 'Mrs, W. 'Mountain .and Gladys s'pen't Sunday at the home of Mr. Wm, Creighton of Blyth. Mr, Dian Crawford spent Saturday in London. .Mr, iJ, IYunglblutt had the misfort- une to fall from a load of hay, one day last week, hurting his wrists and face. We wish hint a speedy recovery, 'Mr. Harry Forman, Mrs. Author Forman, Miss Manor Forman of At- wood, and Mrs, John Logan, 'Bruss- sels, visited at bhe home of their cousins, Mr, Wm, 'Knox and Mr, John Knox. Mr, and Mrs. White and Mrs. Mac- Donald of .Goderich were guests at the house of Mrs. (John Knox Sunday. Miss Margaret Crawford of the 13th is visiting with her cousin, Miss Mary Ellen Prest. Mr. and Mrs. IL P. Manning and Phyllis, Mrs. Margaret Manning, Mr. Frank Tamblyn and Jack motored to Gordon Bay, Muskoka, out Sunday. Mrs. Frank- Tamblyn .and Margaret who hate been holidaying there, re- turned ,home with then Sunday night. Master track remained for a few weeks' holiday. Mr. Chas. basting who recently un- derwent an operation at Clinton Hos- pital, is reported to be improving, nicely, TOWN TOPICS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Arnold Habkirk spent Sunday in Blyth.—Robert Hammett spent Sun- day in Bayfield.—What about 'that cool crock in the creek,—Fred Weir has taken a position in Wilson's drug store.—Miss Erma Andrews of God- erich visited friends in town this week.—Miss Freeman of rLuoknow is visiting her cousin, Miss Ilma Free- man,—Miss Mildred Chesney visited iter parents in Stratford a few days this week—Harold Broadfoot of Tor- onto oronto spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. IJ. !H. Broadfoot.-Mrs, (Dr.) •Mulligan of Grand Forks, Dak„ is 'vis- iting her mother in MoKillop,—A number of the .finishers at the Canada Furniture Factory are laid off, for a few holidays.—Miss Harriet Murray is spending part of her holidays in Berlin, the guest of •M'r. and Mrs. L. G. Kruse.—Mrs. John 'Knight and 'family spent this week with cher mother in Mitchell,—Mrs. Cralblbe Sr, and Mrs. Craibbe Jr. and little daugh- ter of •Orillia are visiting wibh Mr. and Mrs. George Stogdill.—,Miss Mar- ion Watson gave a 'jolly !little dance Thursday evening in the honor of Miss Lillian McIntyre, of 'Hamilton,— Mrs. Mitchell and daughter, of Dun- das, visited her •cousins, the Misses •Cardno for 'the past few weeks,-Per- dtaps 'the fittest horse that has come into 'Seaforth for a long time, was that 'purchased by games Archibald from Thos. Scott, out north. It was a (beautiful .light bay, of the heavy draught species, and .weighed 1119190 pounds. It was shipped to Toronto.-- The oronto,—The 'Seaforth Firemen, and Citizens Band are going to Hamilton on Civic holiday, :August 131th. The Highland Band of St. Marys is also going, and everything points to a very 'p'leasant trip, --Rev. F. H. Larkin 'returns this week front itis ;holiday trip to the West,—Hubert Henderson left on Monday to 'attend Military school in Kingston.—M.rs. Anderson and ' dau- ghter are visiting friends in Buffalo and 'Cleveland. Miss Maud Laidlaw is spending 'her 'holidays in Fort Wil- liam,, taking tite 'boat trip from Port ilv oNichol.--Miss Lticy Stone from !Vancouver, B. C., is visiting 'Mrs, L, NT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW SHOWING Gene Autry Smilley Burnette Spring Time in the Rockies with Polly Rose MIDNIIGHT SHOW Sunday Midnight at 12:05. July 24 Mon. Tues. Wed., July 25-26-27 Alice Faye George 'Murphy You're a Sweetheart Andy Devine mad the Radio Rascals Ken Murray and his stooge 'Oswald You'll sing swing your way to love in the merriest of shows Next Thur. Fri. Sat„ July 28-29-30 Pat O'Brien Joan ,Bdondell Margaret Lindsay Back in Circulation ALSO The Land Behind the Law COMING— Bette Davis Henry Fonda Jezebel VARNA Mrs. Cora Beatty and son Bill, ac- companied by Miss 'Roberts of God- erich were renewing acquaintances here last week, Mr. and Mrs, 'Heal Hey and little son, of Palmyra, 'New York, spent the 'week end with Mr. and Mrs. A. Ings. Mrs. Sarah Woods and Mrs. Rob- inson 'Woods of St. Helens 'called on their cousin, Iv'r. George Beatty Sr. on Monday. M'r, and Mrs, Argo and little son of Toronto are holidaying with the lat- ter's parents, 'Mr, and Mrs, A. Me- Cont'tell, Mrs. Rutherford and 6 kiddies of Hamilton spent it few days with her sister, Mrs. Beatty. We are sorry to report 'that Mrs. John Hartman was taken to the hos- pital Sunday night and we hope for a speedy recovery. T. DeLacey.—W, S. Mansfield, 'Ot- tawa, Inspector of Public Works, was in town this week inspecting the heat- ittg system in the new 'Post Office, and expressed himself as being very much 'pleased with the work done,— In a fast and furious game of football at the Recreation !'Park on Monday evening, Manager 'Toot" Howard's Junior .Midgets were defeated by 'tate Walton team, by a score of I2 to 0.— Mr. 0—Mr. and Mrs. Hales and little son Jack of Toronto are spending their month's holidays with Mrs. Warwick. —Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Govenlook have gone to 'Cobalt,—Thomas Geary left on Tuesday to visit his daughter.— John aughter—John Rankin and daughte Miss Olive are in Toronto this week, --Mrs. J. B. Israel of 'Wallcerville is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will C•udmore.—Mrs. Barton Sr. deft for Eden on Wednes- day.—Mr. Mertens of the Dominion Bank still continues to improve and the 'bullet will be extracted shortly.— Miss 'McClure has resumed 'her posi- tion its Stewart Bros. store, after spending 'her 'holidays in Toronto., -- Mrs. J. !Orr of Brantford is visiting Mrs, G. W. Holman. McKillop, Dan Shanahan of Seaforth 'has fifty fine steers on one of the pasture lots of J. J. Irvine, The ,pasture on the lots remains good.—The ,Fall wheat which has been 'harvested is a good average crop and an excellent sample. --After thirty-one years of faithful service (Mrs. M. E. 'McEwen has tendered her resignation as postmistress of the Leadbury ipostof'fice, Hensall, Geo. Joynt, whose evaporator was burned recently, is making prepara- tions to erect a fine 'cement structure, fireproof in every respect.—Hensall Band is 'receiving much praise for its excellent concerts and the fine ap- pearance it makes. The judgment of the majority of county councils in 'Ontario in support- ing the Live Stook 'Branch of the On- tario 'Department of Agriculture in its effort to have every county in Ontar- io made a T.B, restricted area for scat- ' tle has 'proven sound in view of the recent action taken by the !United States Department of Agriculture go-' vcrning cattle being shipped to that country. These regulations in substance state all Canadian cattle being exported to the U.S.A.iother than those for im- mediate slaughter, must have a .quali- fied Veterina'rian's 'certificate showing they have been tested- within 310 days of date of shipment land 'found free of 'bovine tuberculosis, This, 'however, does not apply to cattle exported di- rectly from an accredited area. It means that a ,veterinarian's certificate s trot 'required for cattle in the 'On- tario counties already tested and the owners will be able to export freely.