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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1924-06-19, Page 1acemorijmirrommearrusrmsontoto WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 46, Dkrners and Suppers Rk,:gularly a ) 7 of Luiiches at all , hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES r Prices Reasonable ble e Confectionery and Restaurant HUTCHISON'S for GROCERIES TEA.—Black or Mixed., , . , . 2 LBS. $1.30 Thisis our own big special, the most popular Tea" we ever sold in our twenty-five years experience. JAPAN TEA. -Broken Leaf, per pound r40c SODA BISCUITS. --Bean and Westlakes, Perrin's, McCor- mick's and Christie's, received in tins, kept in tins, delivered fresh and crisp per lb. ,..,,. 17c BROKEN and NO. 2 SODAS, very special at 3 lbs, 25c CORN FLAKES, one of the very best procurable, 3 for 29c 2 for 35c i quality, ink large cans, SALMON—Guaranteed qu 1 y, p g SQUASH,—Excellent for table use or for pies, regular, 25c, for 15c, or 2 For 25c LIBBY'S SAUR KRAUT, per can 5c CORN—Aylmer 1t/,'s, per tin ..... ..... .....1 SOAP CHIPS of good quality 2 lbs 25c SLID-EZE soap flakes 2 Packages 25c IVORY SOAP"FLAKES 2 Packages 25c LARGE BLUE MUSCATEL RAISINS, reg 20c, for 13c CLEAN Fresh Eggs,BUTTER in pound prints,is, and GOOD POTATOES taken in exchange for goods F. llutchis PHONE 166 Specials in Rubber Soles & White Shoes To clear Misses White Canvas Pump Size 11-2 .. , •• Misses' White CanvasMa " Oxford ffi A number of odd lines of Run- ning Shoes in White, Ct Black and Tan at A number of Ladies' W Can- vas Pumps and 98C Oxfords Men's Mlliu ' arvest Shoes with ti, I3n1) ' i3og ade by Wil - Special at soles. k� r7 'hams Shoe Co, o Few lines Men's ;an Goodyear welt Oxfords .,,, s� s O fo a A special sale of Growing Girls' 1 strap, ptd. Leather Slipper, low heel at Our stock of Sandals in a variety of leathers is very complete. Prices from $2.25 to $5.00 A patented Leather and a Kid Leather, 1 strap Slipper ut out is ,wonderful ,gr��ul® value at • c A9 Fred0W Wil SEAPORTS CHURCH CARD. Seaforth Methodist Church.—Sab- bath services, 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. Sun- day school 10 a,m, Pastor Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. Pastor will conduct both services. fiP SE1 FOt T8, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JUNE '194 19V1 ISSUE No. 25. REUNION NOTES. Replies have been received Isom S. H. Troyer, Magnetawau; Mr, A. Ed. Wright, Bay City, Mich.; Miss "M. Fergus Campbell, Nashville, Tenn,; Misses Rate and .,Anna Henderson, Buffalo; Morris Shea, Detrdlt; Mr. J. Anderson. Coulter, Buffalo; Mrs. Margaret Mulcahy, Fast Oakland, and Mr, Joe Stephens, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich: Mr, Coulter writes s "Your kindness in asking for. -a picture of my mother is greatly appreciated and I know that were she, here nothing, would have given her more pleasure than to know that she was remembered by the boys and girls whom she taught. 'i-Iowie Stewart, Art Forbes, and the lritard boys, did their atoff on this team. - A visit to the Oakes Grounds (n ear the flour trill) and one would see the Sutherland boys (Andy and Jack), the Broadfoot boys, the Box boys and others display their wares, On these grounds I played many games of the old Ring Lacrosse. On. a Saturday afternoon we would stage a game with the fight- ing• Maple Leaves at the old fair grounds, opposite the McLean home. Here were met Frank Willis, Doug. Wilson, . etc. And by the way, I wonder. if Doug. Wilson tan still handle the ice .cream spoon as fast Photo has been sent d•u•ect to Mr, as in the old days. Doug. could Forbes" • always lead at this indoor sport, Mrs. Mulcahy writes: "Your won- and :'.ten very bligingly help the derful invitation received. Those let- ters IT 0 M 1; just spell Seaforth to me and every memory I cherish lies there. After reading Miss Graham's poems, I simply must re- spond, so will be hone wih many others to the little town we love br•.Gt. Wish you all every success. Jur Stephens' writes: 119 Maple street, Sault Ste, Marie, Mich, June 11, 1924, Dear Andy;— I received your kind invitation for the Old home Coming. and assure you. I •appreciate it, Many thanks. It sorely looks like a big event, right from the beginnhig. • Your invitations are a masterpiece and your committee -. deserves con- gratulations. No doubt all of the committees are busy and doing their s•uff in a way which will make the entire will he repeated on Thursday even- s , week one that will never be for- tog, June 26th, proceeds in aid of the gotten by a11, especially by the long reunion fund. Prizes will be given lost Old Boys from McKillop and, for the hest masquerade costumes. Tuckersmith. Plenty of good music, heaps of foo— 1 know it will take a great cetera- hop to it ity to stop my wife, daughter and myself from motoring over to the test of us eat.;p"urs. Those .were e fie good old days, when the streets were entirely cleared as, far as I was concerned, when Officer Lusby opened, his front gate on Goderich street east, to com mence his rounds. lite sure carried the danger sign Inc me, and it was not at all necessary Inc my folks to call ,mc into the house, when he appeared. Well, Andy, I most close now as I am sure you are too busy to bother with roe longer. My kindest regards to you co-workers, and my thanks again for the invitation, 1 -Tope to sec you all in "August. Yours very truly. • JOE STEPHENS. The programmes have been sent out and the posters, lithos, etc„ will he posted up throughout the Prov- ince early next week. Remember the street dance which LISTOWEL HIKE. old Home Town to renew old ac- - Listowel Chamber of Commerce quaintances, and pee once more the had everything they could wish in many scenes of happy memory, ' the way of weather for the hike. The 1.sometimes wonder, Andy, if the rain the previous night settled the present crop of youngsters really get cl.ust and the weather was pleasant. the thrill out of life that we used They had the crowd also of happy, to enjoy. I can again hear the old jolly fellows. about 240 strong in 54 fire whistle on the Broarlfoot & Box cars which lined up in front of the Mill screech out the +mwarning of town hall. Speeches were made af. fire; I can see the fire cart pulled welcome by Mayor Golding and F, "out of the fire department hall, by G. ISieeiin, and the Listowel visitors Chief Bill Cline followed by Jack were asked to "carne again" to "Duca Stewart. Cotton Bell, Jack . Smith week in August, Replies were made (the speedy ladder climber), Alex. by Mr. Hay, president of the Cham- Broadfoot and others, all home boys her of Commerce, and Rev. Capt. with a record for speed that cannot Edwards, of Listowel. When the be beaten. This fact being deuton- Captain said lie was glad to know strated nicely at Sarnia many years Seaforth, was no lunger a "dry ago when our boys of the fire de- town" he rather startled his old pertinent made all the rest of the frietscls here, until he explained that teams look like slow inotion. he referred to the new seater system. Don't you recall the home coming The Listowel hand player} 'a few after that event, Andy ? selections on the street. Many of the old boys have since passed to the great beyond, buttheM RS. JAMES WATSON. ON. memories still clingto theliving. t g Then we had the Old Recreation 'There died onIuesday, i un e 17th after a lingering illness, at her home Grounds where we witnessed the on Goderich street west, Margaret fastest teams in the world in the dif- Leslie, beloved wife of James Wat- ferent sports of the day. Can't you son, of Seaforth. She was born in 1 1 i see old Brown ,Jackson pass the ha Clinton; Dec, 17, 1864, the eldest to Peck Johnson and Peck to Cotton laughter of the late John Leslie, of Bell, who invariably scores. These Clinton, In October, 1887s she was boys were some of the home players married to James Watson, her now on the Beavers of Seaforth, the best bereft husband, who is left -to mourn Senior C.L.A. team in Canada along her together with their three children, about '45. 'Member Rally Freeman, Andy t sGretiaask.1, (Mrs, Scheldrup of Regina, < When Polly got the ball in that Toronto, and Marion at Leslie ofhome. The funeral will be stick of his the opposing players held on Thursday, lune 19th at 2 p.m, even find it, Ice alone knock held to be in Harpurhey ceme- it out of the stick. And who will tern. say that Bob' McDonald and Jack Smith didn't help Charlie Campbell out in that goal. Lest we forget; I remember a real football team called the Hurons, that used :to make Seaforth their headquarters, Tom Murray, Dave and hill McDonald; Bob Jackson, Jack Livingston, Totn Stephen,, Jim Kil- loran, Geo. Dewer, Jsate "'Iackson and a few more, ,,.- " I will cof-ess Andy that I wit- nessed of these games from lire outside by way of a khat hole, but . many times I was forced to climb the fence as Jim Willis or Dick Dawson would reach my favor- ite knot hole just prior to my ap- pearance. And today 1 carry a me- mento of the old fence climbing, days at the Rec. You remember the single bob (barbed) wire circling around the top of the board fence ? Well, one bright day while Stratford was the scrappy, opposing team to theBeavers, I was dointhe fence 0limbing performane,and had just reached the top whenthegenial watchman (Teddy Dawson) ap- peared. But of course Teddy was human and invited anein and I acquiesced but in jumping from the fence I forgot to let loose of the bark, and so I have a nice scar on the left hand, '5 saw a good game though, and that helped some. Speaking. of speed, Andy, you could make the ten seconds feel tits - comfortable yourself, when putting over .the 100 yard dash. I do hope to meet again some of my old pals, the members of the famous lacrosse team, the Battling Burrs of the North Side. ' This ag- gregation held forth on the commons opposite the Winters' home on Main street, Chick Belt, Bob Winters and juries alone. several others were the back boneLEAGUE. of this gang,. Many were the battles YOUNG PEOPLE'S, for sport supremacy staged on the The Young Peop'te's League met different playing grounds at home. on Tuesday night tri charge of the Some lively games were ,played on Citizenship Department. Mr. Earl the Otter's Grounds, near the•G.T;R. Webster was in the chair. The topic tank. Such ruffians as Shiner was the temperance question and Stewart (Chas.), Billy Campbell, was taken in a very interesting man- na!' by Mr, F, D, Hutchison, ENGAGEMENTS. Mr. and Mrs.. R. A. Sadltt; "Staffa, announce the engagement of their daughter, Isabel",Rni6y, to Oscar W. Reed, son ..f* Mr. and :Mrs. Wm, Reed, EsallErton, the marriage to take pla50'late in June, Mrs. Wm. Dow, of Ribbert, an- nounces the engagement of her dau- ghter; Eilen Irene (Nellie) to Hugh Dalrymple, son ' of Mrs. Dalrymple,' and the late Win. , Dalrymple, of I•libbc:rt, the marriage to hake place the latter part of June:. Principal Honored. 'towel P c Lts Pal A dispatch from Listowel says:. R. H. Archibald, who has been the efficient and popular prinoipal of the local highschool for several years, was surprised at the school Monday, when a presentation was staged for him and Mrs, Archibald, The ad- dress, which testified to his good work and his acceptability with the student body, was read by Robert Savage, and the presentation made by Margaret McDonald. Mr, Archi- bald expressed his thanks 'for the gift of a silver tea service, on behalf of Mrs. Archibald and himself, and told of his happiness in association with the school, its staff, and stud- ents and board. Mr. Archibald 'is an old Seaforth boy and his ,friends here are glad to hear of his success. S TH STRONG WINTHROP. ref aar�t f t c *sr ra J a acraxx IH Miss M. Bullard, 'who has been supervi$pr of the operating room of the General Hospital, Stratford, spent Sunday with her father before leav- ing for New York, where she has secured a position as"night supervisor of Tarrytown hospital,: New York. - Miss Florence Bennett, of London, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bemtett. Don't forget the garden party this. Friday evening at Mr. John Aitchi son's hone, Mrs. Harold Smalldon and little sons, Bobbie and Jack, of Cran- brook; are visiting her sister, Mrs.! George Eaton. Seaforth and Winthrop Junior, football teams play 'here on Friday evening at 6 o'clock sharp. Don't fail to see ,this game as it will be a snappy one. McKILLQP, Death of Robert Holmes. --After an illness of several weeks, the death took place on :Saturday, June 14th, of Mr. Robert Holmes, in his fifty-ninth year. Born in McKillop, on Lot 33, Concession 12, a .son of the late William Holmes, he had spent all his life in the township, For seven .years be livedonthe Morris bound- ary, and eight years ago he bought the homestead on the 12th line and had since resided. :there. Eighteen years ago he was united in marriage to Hiss Rosa Langford, of London township, who survives him, to- gether with two children, Nellie and Carl, and two brothers and one sister, William Holmes, Seaforth; David of McKillop, and Jemima. in Seattle, •l'he funeral took place Tuesday afternoon to Brussels ceme- tery,: the service being conducted by Rev. Mr. Tiffin, of Blyth, assisted by Rev. Mr. Robinson, of Walton. The pallbearers were Messrs, David and William Leitch, Wm. Somerville, Jos. Holmes, Wm. Henry and David Ewan. Mr. Holmes. was an:industri- ous man and was highly respected by a wide circle of friends who sym- pathize deeply with the bereaved. ones: The Council,—On Saturday, June 14th, the IMlcKi}lop Council met at the Carnegie Library Hall, Seaforth, a 10 a.m. as a Court of Revision on the Assessment Roll for 1924. Pres- ent J. McQuaid; Reeve env were J Coun- cillors John Dodds, F. Bruce Me.1d, Edward 5 -loran and Daniel Regele. Tenders were opened at 2 pan. on the Nash Municipal Drain as fol- lows: iolnt Hart 51821 T. M. hell} 2160 F. J, Regan 2304 Jos, Gaffney 2304 Wm. Connolly 2327 John Deansteadt 2334 Alf.Densteadt 2428 Dennis Mahoney 2456 Regele-Medd, that the construction Municipal Drain the Nash , work on P tender Kelly at there e be, let to P. M. e.y of $2,160. Work to be done, accord- ing to plaits and specifications of John Roger, Tp, Engineer. Work to 1 that 1 24 arc 'n 9 dura h completed eg an agreement be drawn up between T. M, Kelly and his sureties and the Township of McKillop, Medd-Dodds. that according to petition of Geo. H. M.�itiLY, Leonhardt, drain inspector, Chas.1 Regele be asked to examine the W„ Mr. meter McLoughlin entertained Barron Municipal Drain on Lots 11' a number of his friends to the moon - Barron 12, Concession 12. and report,llight in Goderich last week, Regele-Horan, that in the future no Quite a number from here took in bills for snow -plowing in the Munici-.,, the football game at Kinburn last pa}ity be recognized by the Council i Monday night. It was a game with unless such work is ordered by the: lots of pep, although Kinburn ecored Reeve or some member of the Conn one goal Wedding Silver In all the realm of. Gift Giving, there is nothing' just quite so appropriate for the Wedding as silver, The purity and chaste appearance of silver, as well as the most beautiful designing, with the practically everlasting quality, all lend and tend to make silver the ideal gift. We will be pleased . to show you our wedding silver. li+ red.S.Savauge JEWELER and OPTICIAN The Gift Store g, w•,a`;.,.ranao yr trieiretTEM ,.�., ams the Road Superintendent get plans from the County Engineer for the construction of a bridge across the iLot 5 and 6, r 5 n k awrdda . O'Rourke a O Concession 6. Regele-Horan, that the Clerk notify pathmasters to have lists returned on or before August 15, 1924, or all work not returned will be placed on Roll. Medd-Horan, aha the Council do now adjourn to meet at the call of the Reeve. Duff's church Young People met last Thursday evening, the meeting being conducted by the president, Mr. Frank Hart. The topic. "Memories a Blessing or a Curse."was taken by. Miss Elsie Henderson, with readings Helen M e- Misses Grace Kerr, by Rfi, Kercher and Mae Campbell. Miss Yontzue led in prayer, followed by Scripture reading from Luke 15-16- 25: Questions , were answered by James Hogg. Miss Mae Campbell meet- ing The 1.Ferguson. and Rev. J.. was closed by all repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. FOR Y cif, Medd-Dodds, that according to • A quiet but pretty wedding took petition of I, Bolton, drain inspector, place at the Egntondville Manse on Chas. Regele be asked to examine Wednesday, June 18th, at 3 o'clock, when Rev. W. D. McDonald united in marriage Eva Mae, niece and Mrs, Geo. M. Strong, of Tucker - smith,. to Mr. Ivan Roy Forsyth, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forsyth. The bride wore a lovely gown of ivory duchess satin and radium trim- med with pearls and wore the groom's gift, a rope of pearls, also carried: a bouquet of Ophelia roses and maiden -hair fern, In the even- ing a reception was held at the home of the bride when guests to the. number of 150 enjoyed to thefull the music and :lancing in the open. The young couple received many costly and beautiful presents. They wll reside on the groom's farm on the Sth concession of Tuckersmith. and have the best wishes of a. host of friends in the community, J,: C. GREIG IN ACCIDENT. While travelling on a C.N.R. train near Cainbray on Thursday night last, Mr. Greig and several others were injured when the train left the track. Mr, Greig arrived home e Fri-. t eG g day night He was hurt in the back and head, and suffers from the shock and is still confined to his room, * The injured were taken to the hospital at Lindsay, where they were cared for. The .passenger coach was hurled across the diftch. and into a field, striking a telegraph post on the way, •and turned completely over. The passengers felt that they were very iortetnate in .escaping with in - hat portion of the I. Bolton dram on NO Lot 8, Concession 14`` and have it cleaned out. Medd-Regele, that all Pathmaster Lists not returned and work completed by August 15, 1924, will be placed on the Collector's Roll and the amount of taxes col- lected twill be expended on said beats by the Councillor iii that division, no refunds to be made on lists re- turned after said date. Horan -Medd, I,O.O,F. Anniversary Service. Huron District No. 8 ` of the 1.O.O.F, are holding anniversary service in Goderich next Sunday af- ternoon, June 22nd. This is the first event of this kind for Huron district and promises to be a helpful and in- spiring affair to the Order. Some grand lodge officers and speakers have been secured to address the gathering in the park. Every' body is wel come. al en Party under the auspices of The Ladies' Aid of Winthrop Church FRI. NE 21th Will be held at the home of Mr, JOHN AITCHESON Seaforth Band In Attendance Good Musical Programme Admission. 50c and 25c STREET DA CE Seafoh Thurstay� June 2 th at 13330 p.m Seaforth Highlanders, crescent Five erches= tra, Fiddlers In the event of min dance will be held next evening PRIZES will be given for the best ladies and gent- leman's masquerade costume GARAGE We do all kinds of automobile repair work. All work guaranteed. We handle U.S.L. BATTERIES, FIRESTONE And GOODERICH SILVERTOWN CORD TIRES" Also a Good line of ail:accessories. BRITISH AMERICAN GASOLINE AND OILS. Automatic Air Service Day or Night PHONE 17. Bruce Phillips SEAPOREH,