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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1924-07-31, Page 8PAGE EIGHT THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1924 HENSALL NEWS %edneada ii ornii ,Haws On \�\ . y t >'>��` received word that a fire had oamir- red, in 'llensa;11 and that fuller p r- sentbymail. Ho r torula s had been a .,;ver, on Wednesday afternoon it was learner: at Seaforth post,_efIce that Hensall mail had gone astray, in s one mariner. Miss Anna Laiuniie, of Toront t, Is }spending the holidays at her i.ome here. Miss Freda Smallacombe and eister, Jean, of Guelph, who have been vie:t- ing their grandmother, Mrs. Ellis, re- turned, to their home in Guelph on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson and children, of Toronto, are visiting Mr. Battrson's mother and other relatives in town this week, John Passmore and David Cantelon are away having a two weeks' fish - trip in New Ontario, Mr. Thos. Welsh, who is superin- tending the construction of the new school, has a large force of men on this week excavating for the. base- ment. Mrs. Barbara ,Smith, who has been visiting her sitter, Mrs_ Htimeston here for the last five weeks, returned to her •home in Detroit Tuesday morning. Messrs. Lames Sangster and H. Hoggarth, who have been worleng on some buildings in Port Prairie, have returned home, The Carmel Presbyterian church choir held their annual picnic at the Bent: on :Monday, July 29th. and all reported a good time. • Mr. and Mrs. David Smith, of De- troit, who have been visiting relatives here for a week, returned home on Tuesday, Mr. Smith is a Hensall Old Boy, having left here some 27 years ago for Michigan. He is head of a large auditing and accounting firm in Detroit while here they visit- ed friends in Exeter, Crotnar ty. Clin- ton, Goderich, and Porters Hull, Needless to say they enjoyed them- selves, Mr. and Mrs. Smith helped in .the Methodist church choir Sunday morning, and. Mr. Smith sang a solo in the evening which was much cn- joyed. It is twelve years since Mr. and Mrs, Smith visited last fn Hen- sall and their many friends wish that. they will make their visits oftener, Mrs. R. E Cook and children are visiting friends in Dutton and St. Thomas for a couple of weeks. Reeve Geiger is having hes house re -painted this wek, Talrn Stacey and Fred Kenning have, the conract. We hope the Sons of Rest in I3en- sall will disband for a couple of months and turn in and help to build the new school, as help is tally needed to get the building finished m time, This organizati to ie very strong in Hen=a1':. Haying is just about done in his vicinity and quite a numbr n fiends of Fall wheat are curt. The hum 'f the threshing machine vial soon nae heard again and there will surely he a smile on the taunter :aces at tic prospects cf SI.a5 for tit ae Mr. Ed, Berry, .rf \Vii ls'rr, v„:- ing for a few days at his home here.. Mr. J. W. Qrtwein has sereaily ,improved his property that he ra- cently pureliasett from the Ou,k estate h, having the house paintsh • Sir. G. C. Petty has finished leis� hnngalow on Ding street and Tames' Robertson deserves great zredt :fee the way he has Unproved 'ti= dustw cm i Queen street. ,ylr, a tar Orsw ir this .veck purchased a new Ford sedan. Mr. Robt• Higgins was in Baa :d on Friday on Formers. Mrs. Cleveland and family. c -f _ ionto, and Mr,. Sproat Patterson. of Toronto,are v:sit:::g with Mr. and' James Patterson and other frits:ls :n1 town. Hensall Civic II aliday wi'. ',e hnel3 on Monday. .\amus 4th. The nein attraction- or the day ^ll Ba iieid. Grand Bend—and the tie of, , r3:41 Boys' Rennior. The next. eeati:ar no. . village council will be he'd'. : l to day evening. August 5th. m( all hav- ing business will please take notice, Quite a number of electric staves have been installed in the homes of Hensall by our local Hy :roman. J. 1'assnrore: The Hensall Lodge of Odd Fell''ws will hold a picnic at Bayfield on Thursday, August 3rd. Ail the bre- thren are invited. Bring your hrs- kets and njoy an afternoon's fun Mr. John 'Plucker is at Alh,arne this week helping its son-in-law with the harvest, but intends to attend the Old Boys in Seaforth next week. The tile yard of Mr. Wm. Pfaff is a. place of busy activity these 'lays. A large number of all sizes of tile be- ing made, so that when the drainage season opens in the fall Mr. Pfaff :vil1 be in a position to attend to :he wants of his many patrons Mr. A. Taylor, our local cement contractor . is busy this week re- modelling the school on the .Parr line, Hay township. The Ford dealers of this district are holding another of their big pic- nics at. the Bend 00 Wednesday 'of this week. Hensall and Zurich schools ;alayed a game .of baseball on the Hensall're- creation grounds on Tuesday evening. Also a match Tuesday afternoon be -a tween the hot weather and the ice cream' dealers, Miss Ida Slavin, of Chiselhurst v.5- ited friends'in town on Sunday.. Mr: and Mrs. M. Quance, of Exz ter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. Dilldng. Mr, and Mrs. Richard Blatchford, after spending a week at .elm Bend. re- turned home on Saturday, and are this week visiting friends in Exeter. Our school ,trustees have engaged Mr. Allen Fisher, formerly of Stanley township for one of the teachers of the new continuation school. We hope the pupils who• are intending to start to a high school for the next term will look up the advantages of Hensall as an educational centre., in and around Hensall. Now that the new school has been started most of the opposition .o it.a buildng seems to have died ':.'here are still a feiv who "a'tye l2- ttitude puts tient and belie 1 posing it t d mind of a story we heard the -ther day about a man who canoe across a bunch of boys -who were playing a game they called "automobile”, herb of them had a part in the game. One was the steering wheel, one the body, some the drive wheels. He looked across the yard and saw ooe little boy over by himself and going eve to him and asking him why he wasn't engaged in the play. 'Ilse little boy looked up to him and answered "I is, I'm the smell." A large portion of our people here have had to work to make Hnsall the prosperous village that it is today. The other portion have opposed everything that has been suggested for the improvement of Hensall, They have simply been satisfied to be like the little boy in the story, to be the "Smell." • ST. COLUMBAN, Miss Agnes Murphy, of Regina. is visiting her parents here. Miss Catherine McGrath is visiting friends in Cayuga. Mr, Powers of Amherstburg agent the week -end the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McQuaid. Miss Hilda Chapman. of Stratford is visiting Miss Evelyn McGrath, A large number of little children received First Communion on Sun- day. John Jordan, of Sarnia, is visiting at his home here. Miss Leona Purcell of Seaforth, is visiting her aunt, Mrs, Flannery. CONSTANCE, Mr. and Mrs. John Riley, of Brussels, spent Sunday at the limn of his father, Mr, Benj, Riley. Mrs. Adam Nicholson was severely hurt last Monday when the horses ran away and threw ser off the mower while cutting hay.. Mr N ich- olson, fell striking her head and shoulders and received a bad shaking - up besides severe injuries -to her shoulders and back. Mr, and Mrs. Thos. `r'ollard, Miss Pheobe Wakefield, Mr. Campbell Sutherland and Mr. Dave Mill ton spent Sunday at Bayfield. The sound of the binder 1s again heard as the farmers around are busy cutting their fall wheat, while some are not done haying, Miss McIntosh returned to her home in Toronto last Saturday after visiting her aunt, Mrs. H. Colchingh. Master Jim McMean of London vis- ited over the week -end with friends WINTHROP. ! The Ladies' Aid and W,M.S. will hold aheir next meeting .at the home sot, M;a:.:George,.iefcKee: on Friday at. ternou0, August '8th. The mite boxes are to be handed in that day orthey can be given to Mrs. `James, Sitnpa son, treasurer, any time before ;*the meeting, Miss Hazel Shannon, of Ford.City, is visiting at her home. Miss Edith Govenlock left this. week for a trip up the AT.uslc�alea. Lakes. Mr, Edward Hart and family,; of Owen Sound, called on his brother, Mr, Reuben Hart, last Sunday, Mr, Hart intends coming back for the Old Boys' Reunion, Mr. and Mrs: J. Davidson, of Lon- don, visited Mr. and Mrs, J, Bennett this week. Master Fergie Sinatldon, of Cran- brook, is visiting his cousin, Isobel Eaton. Mr. and Mrs. Geo,. Kinney and fam- ily, of London, visited friends in the village Sunday last, VARNA. Summer Visitors,—Mfrs. Epps and two sons from Hamilton are -visiting with their friends in Varna. Miss Ferguson, Clinton, is spend- ing a few days with Miss :Margaret McConnell. Miss Logan in company with Mr, Will Cameron motored to' Barrie on Saturday last. Mrs. Isard and two children, of Montreal, are spending a few weeks at the parental home, Mr; Stinson.. Mrs. (Rev.) Brown and family are renewing acquaintances in our vicin- ity. Miss Gladys Beatty has returned to her duty in London, Miss :\Margeret Chuter nes returned after visiting with friends in Strat- ford. Mr. William Colwell, of Saskatche- wan, called on friends in our village last week. Itis 35 years since Mr. Colwell left this district and he nates several changes. He is one of Varna OId Boys. The song of the reaper is daily heard, The wheat crop promises to be a good yield. Mrs, Evans and daughter Eleanor, of Seaforth, are holidaying at the home of Mrs, Clark. Mr. Hankin of Auburn, spent Sun- day last at the home of Mr. Pilgrim. Mr. G, Beatty, Jr., was renewing acquaintances in and around Blyth Sunday last, Two cars were "derailed" in the ditch east ofrBannockliurn.bridge last! Sunday and held' up for repairs. The Anglican congregation are cod te1pfiaUng'a'asconcert in die., near fta tune. Watch for ad. MissMcGuire, of ' Wiaghant, is visiting at the home of Mr. Jas, Mee Clytuon t. Mrs, T. McAsh, of Exeter, was re- newing acquaintances in our village. DUBLIN. Bishop's Appointments. — Changes announced in the London diocese include priests well known here. "The principal move is that affecting the Rev. Mgr. P; J, McKeon, rector of St. Peter's cathedral, London, for exactly .10 years, who has bee ap- pointed to St Martin's parish, South London. His successor the J. F. Stanley, of Woodstock, is one of the most active Ronan Catholic clergymen in Ontario and a speaker of ability. 'He has been diocesan di- rector of the Holy Nanie Society since it was' founded and one of the foremost organizers.,. Rev, ;E.. F; Nagle, pastor at. Simcoe, will replace Father Stanley at, Woodstock, while the Rev, W. T. Moran, pastor at St, Augustine, will be 'in charge at Sim- coe. Rev. F. A. McArdle, assisbtnt. at St. Alphonse's church, \Vindsxr, ]las been made parish priest at St: Augustine, Want and For Sale Ads 3 times, 50c Hog Grading. Report for week ending July 24th, Seaforth Brucefield County total ,..;1403 119 77 Selects ,. 382 22 19 Thick smooth . , 783 57 44 Heavies ., 21 1 Extra heavies 6 Shop 'hogs 134 39 11 Lights & feeders 45 Sows No. 1. , , 11' Sows No. 2„ 20 1 2 Stags 40,000 HARVESTERS WILL BE WANTED FOR THE WEST At least 40,000 harvesters will he required to garner the Western Can- ada Wheat Crop this season, accord- ing"to information received at general headquarters of the Canadian Nation- al Railways this afternoon. Of this number approximately 20,000 Will have to be secured from Eastern 'Cana'da, it ibeing .thought: that the remaibder .can be. supplied • by the three Prairie Provinces and British (W1umb'ia, 'Chis infonna{ion is the outcome of 1conference held'at Winnipeg today x betweeq representatives df Canadian National. Railways, Provincial and Federal Governmeiits and the Labor Boards, It .was also brought out at this meeting that harvesting is ex- pected to commence in Manitoba about August 20th and in Saskatche- wan and Alberta about August 25t1i, A further meeting is to be held about August 2nd in Winnipeg to de- cide 'upon the date when the special rail fares for harvesters will go, into effect. This date will be governed by the time when the fanners are prepared to accept harvesters, Repre- sentatives of Canadian National Rail- ways were asked by the Government officials to, state how well they were prepared to handle this traffic and they were told that the National Rail- way System has approximately 400 cars of the very latest . type of colonist' equipment held in readiness for the handling of the excursion, In addition there are ready for service on these trains a number ofspecially designed lunch counter cars, all of them larger and better equipped than any other cars of this type in the country, - - NOTICE TO CREDITORS, NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the Statute in that behalf, that all creditors and others having claims against the estate of Susan Constable, late of the Township of McKillop, in the County of Huron, married woman, who died` on or about the 4th day of July, 1924, are required on or before the llh day of August, 1924, to send by post or deliver to Best & Fest, Seaforth,Ont., Solicitors for the Executors, full particulars of their cla•iins duly verified by affidavit, AND TAKE NOTICE that after said last mentioned date the Execu- tors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the pai ties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have notice and the said Executors will not be laible for said assets or„any part thereof to any person or persons of whose claim notice shall not have been received by them at the time of such distribu- tion, BEST & BEST, 32 Seaforth, Ont. Solicitors for the Executors. Dated at Seaforth, Ont., the 22nd day of July, 1924. Seaforth Old Boys' Reunioii, Golden Anni- versary, Provincial Firemen's Tournament August 2 to 6 ---Five Glorious Days SATURDAY, AUG. 2ND—Coining in. day—arrival of Special Train from. Toronto; Auto Caravan from • Detroit, Windsor, Port Huron, Seaforth Highlanders Band meets all trains and auto parties. Historical Pageant of ttl sdreen. SUNDAY, AUG, 3RD—Special Services hi all churches, oldetime choirs. Golden Anniversary Services, Victoria Bark, Parade of Lodges, etc. Sacred Band Concert, Community Songs. Monday. August 4th WELCOME 10 FIREMEN DELEGATES DR. CHARLIE ;.'.AMIPBELL and NEW YORK PIPE BAND PARADE of DETROIT -WINDSOR SEAFORTH OLD BOYS. LAWN BOWLING 'TOURNEY. HORSE RACES 2.15 CLASS - 2.20 CLASS 2.30 CLASS FOOTBALL KINBURN vs. BRUCEFIELD FOR THE DISTRICT CHAM- PIONSHIP. MURLESS PLAYERS PRESENT "JULIETTE" STREET CARNIVAL OF FUN AND FROLIC DANCING ORCHESTRA AND JAZZ BANDS. PALMER'S "SHOWS, RIDES,' ETC. GAYLOR BROS. LE TOY TRIX McCAIL Tuesday, August 5th DEMONSTRATION OF FIRE ENGINES AT ARCHIBALD'S POND. BASEBALL LUCAN IRISH NINE vs. SEAFORTH STARS RELAY RACE—HALF MILE BOYS UNDER 15'. BOYS' RACE, 15 AND UNDER BOYS' RACE, 13 AND 'UNDER BOYS' RACE, 11 AND UNDER BOYS' RACE, OPEN GIRLS' RACE, 15 AND UNDER GIRLS' RACE ,13 AND UNDER GIRLS' RACE, 11 AND UNDER PALMER SHOWS, GAYLOR Bras., LE TOY and .TRIX McCAIL GRAND TATTOO BRAMPTON BRASS BAND 'WATERLOO MUSICAL SOCIETY BAND ST. MARYS KILTIE BAND -' CLINTON KILTIE BAND MITCHELL BRASS BAND KITCHENER BUGLE BAND SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS NEW YORK PIPE BAND JAMES ROBB'S DRILL CORPS MISS FLORA JEAN MURDOCH, FANCY DANCER. FIREWORKS DISPLAY, FOL- LOWED BY STREET DANCE • .1100•1•1.111 illt66:1612•19=11,2111. Wednesday, Aug. 6th RECEPTIONS TO THE VISITING FIRE BRIGADES, RACING TEAMS, BANDS, ETC. PARADE FROM- RECREATION PARK TO RACE TRACK. FIRE BRIGADES GEORGETOWN MILTON KINCARDINE BURLINGTON BRAMPTON PORT COLBORNE OAKVILLE THOROLD ST MARYS CLINTON ., HUMBERSTONE " WESTON HAMILTON VETS, LISTOWEL MITCHELL SEAFORTH SWANSEA NIAGARA FALLS GODERICH WINGHAM ACTON MERRITON GRIMSBY BANDS NEW YORK PIPE BAND ST. MARYS KILTIE. MITCHELL CLINTON KILTIE BRAMPTON SEAFORTH MITCHELL. NIGHT.. AT.., SEA - FORTH, PARADE, FLOATS, CLOWNS, ETC. STREET DANCING ONE GLORIOUS NIGHT Going all the. time -Palmers' United Shows, Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Ro • luta Gaylor Brothers, Tumblers and A crobats; Le Toy, Chinese Juggler; Trix McCall and his Trained Dogs. van THE BIGGEST EVENT IN'WEST ERN .ONTARIO DURING "1924. Seaforth invites you to her Birthday Party. WM. H. .GOLDING, Mayor WILLIAM AMENT, Pref, A: D. SUTHERLAND, Sec. CARD OF THANKS, Mrs, John S, Welshand fainill desire to express Linappreciation re i n. pp c aUun for llieinany expressions if'syntp:tthy during their recei},t bereavement, .. CARS PARKED, Cars can be parked on the yield at my place on North Main street during the Old Boys' Reunion. for 25 cents, JOS. MERO. 31 NO%ICE. The Seaforth Creamerywill close next Wednesday, August 6th, at 12 o'clock noon, in order to give the employes a half -holiday for the Ohl: Boys' Reunion, FREEZER WANTED. A small ice cream freezer in good condition wanted. Apply to BOX• 12, SEAFORTH NEWS OFFICE. (33) Rod and Gun. Lt .the August issue, of Rod and Gun in Canada every sportsman will find something to his liking. Besides the regular departments there is an unusually interesting story, "Hunting for Pre -Historic Game Through the :Bail Lands of th'e Red Deer River," by Lillian Sanders, The fiahernian will eagerly read "With the Angle:' in August" by Robert Page Lincoln in his monthly "Fishing Notes." Frank Morris has written a fascinating ac- count of an exploring trip through a famous vacation ground entitled "Tile Heart of Timagami," "Migration Route Hawks and Owls" by Bonny- ' castle Dale and "The Full -Webbed Swimmers" .by J. W. Winson will hole[ the attention ofall those in- terested in our feathered friends, The other regular departments and sev- eral interesting stories complete the various features of this issue, Dr.VII.R. Nimmo e., Sp. e. !Registered chiropractic Specialist Spinal, Nervous and Chronic Diseases treated successfully by the latest methods of natural therapeutics, spinal adjustment, and corrective dietetics, etc. HEAD OFFICE OVER SEAFORTH PHARMACY Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturaa, Hours: 10 to 12 a,m. 2 to 5 p.m, 7 to 8 p.m, Saturday -10 to 12 a.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays by Appointment. SEAFORTH MARKETS. Wednesday July 301hi Wheat, per bushel'......,. ....$120 Oats, per bushel 45 Barley, per bushel 65. Buckwheat, per bushel 70' Peas, per bushel, $1.25 to $1.40 Shorts, per cwt, $1.60 Bran, per cwt. $1.50 Flour, per bag.,......, ,$3.35 to $3.75 Butter, per lb. 30c Eggs, per dozen 24c -25c - Hogs, per cwt $9.00 BOARD AND ROOMS WANTED. Those who can accommodate homecomers during the Reunion with board or rooms or both will kindly send their names to the undei;- 'signed as soon as possible stating the number, and whether ladies or gentle- men are preferred. JAMES D. HINCHLEY, Chairman, Billeting Committee. tf FARM FOR 'EXCHANGE or SALE Wanted, a farm of 100 acres or more between Seaforth and .Mitchell, .in exchange for 100 -acre -farm all- under cultivation, with good build- ings, located eight miles from Lou- don, Ont, Convenient to electric c,tr line and Highway; MORRISON BROS., 34 Glanworth, One. HOUSE FOR SALE. For sale on East William street, a frame house, 8 rooms, hard and soft. water in house, good cellar tender all, good garden, good chicken house and run. House good as new, one block from Collegiate. Apply to ADAM HAYS, Seaforth. tf FOR SALE. Beautiful home for sale on the corner of James and Wilson streets, a 5 aforth Largebrick Forts solid e and kitchen with slate roof, contain- ing 15 rooms and pantry with built -un cupboards, 4 beautiful fireplaces, large attic, 3 -roosted basement, hot water heating, 3 -piece complete bath, water on tap, wired for electric ' stove, large grounds, ornamental trees, fruit trees, garden. Frame stable and garage. As owner has moved to Toronto, no reasonable offer will be refused for quick sale. (';EO. D, C. HARN, 222 Seaton st„ Toronto. HOUSE TO RENT. House to rent on the corner of John and Louisa streets. Electric lights and furnace. Apply to F. G. NEELIN. (tf) FOR SALE. Six -roomed house and garret on the corner of Market and Louise street, Seaforth. Newly painted, electric lighted, good basement and good back kitchen. Apply to MRS. FORTUNE, on the premises, or phone 221J. tf. IN JAPER NATIONAL IRA This Summer, spend your vaca- tion at Jasper National Park. Motor, Hike, Camp or Climb, Golf, Tennis, Dance or Rest amid the gorgeous grandeur of the Canadian Rockies. Jasper Park Lodge funder man- agement of Canadian National Railways) provides every com- fort for 350 guests. Rates as "'low as $6.00 per day American Plan. TRIANGLE TOUR Tour journey to the West would not be cornplete without enjoy- ing the incomparable Triangle Tour. Through the valley of the Skeena to. Prince Rupert down the`'.coast by boat to Vancouver and back along the Fraser and Thompson to Jasper National Park. This is un- doubtedly , one of the finest scenic Trips in the World. • Ask'aot Agent of the Can- adian Nation: Railways for information a.ai'.cppies of descriptivebooklets. •- 'LOW TOURIST FARES - NOW. IN. EFFECT, K .a?