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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1924-08-21, Page 1Seaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 46. SEAFORTH, TH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST ISSUE No, 34. Invite Your Friends to the O LY SPI A For. Meals Ice Cream The best and purest in town, made on :our premises, daily. Guaranteed to'bei Ysuperior in quality and butter fat to any other, Our Motto: It's pure, That's sure The. Olympia Confectionery ry and Restaurant HUTCHISON'S for GROCERIES VINEGAR.—For twenty-five years we have had a large Vinegar trade. Many customers carne to us for their vinegar who were not in a position to come for their general groceries. There was a reason. Our Vinegars are absolutely guaranteed by the manufacturers to be satisfactory. 5®c,, Price per gallon • No. 2 AND BROKEN SODAS, 3 lbs, for BEST RED SOCKEYE, SALMON,—Three brands that were 45c to clear at 25c HONEY,—Pure extracted clover honey. 10 lb. pail.., .$1.50 $1.50 ROYAL MAYONAISE DRESSING is one of super quality. Try it at per bottle ,. 25c and 65c QUEEN OLIVES -10 oz. bottle, regular 30c to clear ..... ...20c McLAREN'S BAKING SODA is atop-notcher. With each can goes a coupon on premium cup and saucer besides FREE 1 package McLaren's Jelly Powder, BUTTER, EGGS, ETC., TAKEN IN --EXCHANGE FOR GOODS, F. D. tic.iso PHONE 166 WM.= MAMMAS. A Greal Week -End Sale • LADIES' SAN g i,S . DA - Clearing Bargains in t r a SP SLIPPERS S for , Ladies and Children Wigg rred.W, SEAFORTi 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 at both services.' In the morning he will, as requested, repeat his sermon on "The Nature of Re- generation." Huron Mothers' Allowance Payments There are on the Huron widows' pension list forty-two widows who received inJune 1309 half of k1Yc1t of $654,50, was paid by Hur e(county, the other hall by -,j re' f rovince of, Ontario: This rem ;the average monthly pay ,lteet'fay the year. The nutnbee.g f the roll varies from month to r.;i'onth, as there are some ceasing be entitled to payments owing to marrying or to the children reaching. the age limit, or other causes, while new claimants are applying. and be- ing added to the list. The lowest monthly payments made in Huron is $15, while the highest is $50, but there is only one of each receiv- ing such payments The total pay- ment this year for which 'the county will be liable wall be approximately $7,500. The Act in Huron is administ- ered by the following board: G. W. Holman (county clerk), chairman; A. T. Cooper; secretary; Mrs. W. A. McKim, Goderich; Mrs, (Dr.) Fowler, Clinton, R. S. Hays, Seaforth. • The Oil of .Power. -It is not claim- ed for Dr, Thomas' Eelectric'01r1 that it will remedy every ill but its uses arearious that say it maylooked be upon as a general pain killer. It has achieved that greatness for itself and its excellence is known to all who have tested its virtues and learned by experience AS OTHERS SAW THE. REUNION The following account of the Sea - forth Reunion appeared in the Pic - ton Times, whose editor is Mr. Wm. Steet, an old Seaforth boy who was born in Tuckersinith. OLD HOME WEEK IN A HURON TOWN. The town of Seaforth, in the Coun- ty df Huron, this week 'celebrated its decennial Old Horne Week and the fiftieth anniversary of the incorpora- tion of the town, Incidentally the Provincial Firemen's convention was held there et the -same time. Huron county is noted for hospi- tality and the descendants of the pioneers of old Hilton located at Sea - forth and vicinity have lost none of that trait so pronounced' in their an- cestors, A stranger 'night wonder why all this love for the little town which grew up in a swamp on the Huron road—why those who had lived there call it home throughout their lifetime, From all quarters of this continent these old-timers gathered in the old town and the homecoming Was some- thing wonderful. From Detroit and Windsor so a 'caravan of 176 cars of former Seaforthi'tes wended its way across the 'southern peninsula, arriv- ing at Seaforth Saturday evening. This party was accompanied by re- pair truck and a kilted pipers' band of skilful musicians. The Seaforth Highlanders' Band, a musical organ- ization of which any town would be proud, met the honseconters as they MRS. FRED. GALES A personality closely associated with the life and history of Seaforth passed away •bn Tuesday, August 19, 1924, in the death of Elizabeth Jane Adams, wile -of Mr. fired. Gales, aged 73 years, Deceased -was a 'daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Adams and was born on lot 27, con- cession 1, McKillop, which now forms that part of Seaforth between Mr, Mullen'•s lot on Goderich street to Mr. J. W. Beattie's• farm. The house on the homestead was locatedabout where Mr, Fred, Wigg's hone now stands on Goderich street and the barn was on James street. Mss. Gales spent all her life in Seaforth, having married her now bereft hus- band about thirty-five years ago, and they resided in the present home on Goderich street, During the past three years she suffered from anemia and since January she has been con- fined to her bed. The late Mrs. Gales, while able, was a devout and active member of St, Thomas' church and from the time of its organization, took much interest in the Women's Auxiliary. One sister, Mrs. Joseph Dorrance, of McKillop, and four bro- thers, survive, Richard and N. T. Adams, of , Bl th William of Seaforth Blyth, and Thomas of Saskatchewan. The funeral will be held on Thursday af- ternoon at 2 p.rn, from St. Thomas' church, Rev, T. H. Brown conducting the service, and interment in Mait- landbank cemetery. The pallbearers will be six nephews, Miller and Ern- est Adapts, of fiullett; Thomas Ad- ams, Tuckersmith; Fred. Adams, Sea - entered the corporation, forth, Russel Dorrance, 1fcKillop and \ contingent from New York arriv-I Robert Adams, Stanley. ing on Monday was also accompanied by a kilted band of ten pieces. The' VETERANS' PICNIC kilts were quite conspicuous and the • tartan blended harmoniously with the A large number of Veterans met at gaily decorated streets. Bayfield on Wednesday, August 13th Main street at night was a veritable the afternoon, for a picnic. It fairyland from the. Huron rtiad to the gave the veterans of. Huron County an opportunity to meet old pals and talk over old days, and many and warns were the handshakes of old chums. The picnic was very success ful in every way and it was the un- animous opinion that it should be made an annual affair. Thr following is a list of the prize winners, station. Thousands of colored' lights were strung across the street and looped along the buildings. The wide streets with which the town is blessed add materially to the appearance when decoration is in order. The entertainment provided was. suitable for such an occasion and was well calculated to retain the love and respect of visitors, Every train on Saturday was islet by the High- landers' Band, The Huron Old Boys of 'Toronto' arrived by special train, By Saturday night the town was filled with visitors. Entertainment was provided- of the street, Business was out of the ques- tion. The street, which had been re- cently paved, was blocked with the crowd. Not a car moved on Main street until midnight. Cars caught in the crowd were parked, with lights out and remained where they stood, while all over the street the crowd mingled. Friend met friend and the greetings and welcome were most sincere and the surprises many. Sunday morning every church wits filled and in the afternoon it is estim- ated that six thousand assembled in the park. One member of the first council of the town of Seaforth is still living—Mr. D. D. Wilson of Toronto, He was the first reeve of the town, He delivered a stirring address. Sev- eral other visiting old boys were also speakers, Outside of hearing of the speakers were groups meeting and conversing as they ret.'gnized each other. Sunday evening another great crowd assembled in the park atter 'church and listened to a sacred con- cert by the Highlanders' Bend ani, selections by the Wolverine Quartet of Detroit, and the Colonial Quartet of Windsor. - The celebration continued from Saturday to Wednesday, But to the long absent ones the meetings anci greetings: were the appealing features, Friends' and schoolmates of forty and fifty years ago met, many of thein for the first time since parting. By no other nceans.could a man hope to meet so many of his' boyhood friends in this lifetime. BOWLIN&, The annual tabor Day Scotch Doubly; tournament of the Seaforth -L8 vn Bowling Cltib will be held on Monday, September let. The first thirty-six pairs entered will be ac- commodated. Entries will close, Sat- urdlay'night at 8 .p.m. 'and play com- mence Monday morning at 9 a.m. The Savauge trophy, won in former years by the following Clubs, will be up for competition: 1920 --Rev. Father Forster :and W. J. Snelgrove, London; 1921—Dr. FI. H. Ross -and D. L. Reid, Seaforth; 1922—F. Hunt and T, McDermott, Goderich; 1923 — Dr, Ross and W. M. Stewart, Seaforth, In addition to the trophy there will be four sets of valuable prizes. The nine greens of the club were never in better' shape and a real snappy day's tournament is an- ticipated. AUTO ACCIDENT, While returningfrom Bayfield on Wednesday evening last,Mr. R. S. Hays while passing Varna, turned out just east of the corner and his auto skidded on the wet grass, two wheels .going over the end of a cudvert, The car did not upset but the occupants were badly shaken tip, Mrs. Hays having her 'forehead' cut apparently from striking the upper part of the sedan, There were eight people in the sedan at the time and they 'feel thaukiul for escaping so well, Ladies' baseball game— Miss H, Ladd p. Misa Draper c. Mrs, Cree Cook c. Miss Merner p. Miss M, Walton lb Miss King lb Miss Mair 2b Miss Dewett 2b bliss Graleis 3b Mrs, Sherritt 3b Miss Fraser ss. 'Miss Davidson ss Miss Beaton rf Mrs. McEwen rf Urs. Butler If Miss Shaw cf Miss Cook cf Misis„McLeod if Rims 14 Runs 11 Mens' baseball game— i. hutch M, Kilty P. Hutch W. Mitch Ray Cook M. McDougal F. Carter C. McEwen J, Stirling -A, Jackson E. Dodds K, Robertson L. Pearson W. Heard D. Walton J. A, Westcott „ T.2Morgan, rapt, A, Butler capt, Runs 16 Runs 6 Boxing in barrels—A. Butler. Putting the shot—Harold Brandon, Beverly Nash. Officers' race -- Major O'Neil,. bfajor Sloan, Lieut. Morgan, N.C.O.'s race—Sergt.-Major Davis. Corp!. Fowler. Other ranks' race—Haskin, P- Gliildnn, Ladies' race—Miss Haycock, -:Miss Stone, hiss Rorke. Boys' race—V. Elliott, 9V'. Dodds, G. \\'hitesides. Girls' race—Dorothy Steep, Grace Seeley. E. Steep. REVISITS OLD HOME. Mr. William Ways, of Lipton,'Sask., has been spending a few weeks in town visiting his relatives in town and the surrounding country, ' com- ing in time for the Reunion. He has two brothers, Messrs. James Hays of Egntondvilie,' and Adam Hays of Seaforth, ani, a sister, Mrs. Thos. McIlroy of Winthrop. Mr. Thos, Hays is an uncle. Mr. Hays left here in 1882 and went to Saskatche- wan. The railway was only built to Brandon at that time and he had to unload his cattle and drive the rest of the way over the prairie to his -homestead. He has seen great changes in the West since that time and is now comfortably 'able to do the journey all' the way by train. This is Mr. Hays' second visit to his old home and he finds many changes. He.wiIl return West in a few days. YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE. Young People's League on Tues - slay evening was in charge of the Citizenship Department, Mr. Earl Webster occupying the chair. : The Scripture talk was given by Rea. Mr. Irwin and 'a solo by Mr. Oliver El- liott. The topic, "Life's Ideal,” was taken by M1•, Percy Hoag. HURON PRESBYTERIAL W.M.S. The'. annual conference -of the Huron . Presbyterial will be held' in Given church, Exeter, on Tuesday, d September )th, There will be a morning session. afternoosession. The meeting, which will be somewhat in line wit'h,.,the diamond anniversary of the General Soeie,ty held recently in Montreal, will he addressed by ,some of the 'past presidents of the Heron Presbyterial. ANOTHER WEBSTER,REUNIO The reunion of the Webster farni first of pioneers in the vicinity: Lucknow, which took place in th village last .summer, proved, so st cessful that it was decided 'to ha another this year. 'The gatheri was held' in the Caledonian Park. Thursday last the 14th ' st. and w t attended by nearly, if not quite two hundred persons. Representatives the family were present from 1 oron to, London, Ingersoll, Seaforth Ethel, The Nile, Stanley Township but in the main from Ashfield town ship, where so many of the gland children and great-grandchildren of the Canadian progenitors of the fam- ily are settled. The weather was all that cuiild be desired, and a delightful day was spent in games and sports, social converse and the .inevitable bountiful repast. , A substantial programme of ra-ces and other athletic con`ests, many of them of a novel and humor- ous character, had been prepared N' prosperous, beautiful province that it is. It is eminently fitting that their ly+ descendants should hold them in high 01 honor, Other families would do well, at as some indeed are doing, to hold re- rc- unions such as this of our good °L 'friends and neighbors, the \1Vehsters. ng on aS of with an alluring array of prizes don- ated by Harry McGee, Sr., of To- ronto, The contenders were many and the winners 'had to fight their wayst . ren oust to the tape, held P, tr V '' Mr Harr McGee, Sr and lVtr. Harry.Albert Alton, of Belfast, Mir. E. S. Caswell, of Toronto, an old and intimate friend of the family present by invitation, officiated as starter, Mr, Thomas Webster, of London, was official manager of the athletic 'contests, Before the company sat down to the well-filled tables the -prizes were distributed, Brief addresses follower, by Messrs. Thomas Webster, Harry McGee, Sr., and E. S. Caswell,- in which eloquent tribute was paid to the courage. enterprise, industry and sterling character of the forbears itt whose honor the gathering was held. It was decided to repeat the reunion next year, a part of the day to be de- voted to decoration of the graves of the forefathers who he slumbering beneath the mouldering turf of. Green Hill cemetery, Two interesting and greatly belov- ed members of the assemblage Here Mrs. David Anderson, aged 84, and Miss Elizabeth Webster, aged 82, the only survivors of the original Web- ster fancily that settled .in Ashfield Township, and Mrs. Webster, aged 83, widow of the late Mr, Robert Webster, who accompanied her hus- band' when he with bis parents, the late Daniel and Susan Webster, fist carne to this section, Daniel Webster, with his wife and three eldest sons, James, Robert and Thomas, left their home in Tipperary County, Ireland, in 1837 and settled on the site of the present village of Norval in Halton County. In 1853, his family now grown to ten, five stalwart sons and five daughters, hearing of rich lands at reasonable prices to be had in Huron County, be made a prospecting trip to this sec- tion, So well pleased was he with what he saw and heard that he pur- chased 400 acres af land, 200 of which lay on the 12th concession and 200 on what is now the Goderich road, but which then had not been opened all the way through. A. part of the latter portion is now within the northwesterly limits of the village. The writer has been told that Mr. Webster felled the first tree on the site of the village. When he came a en amp and the original bush cover- ed the entire area. Arranging with a nearby settle- to build for him a log shanty and clear ten acres of laud, 1tr. Webster n- un -tied home to bring'up his family Coming by way of Goderich. ''•cv forded the -Maitland in the shallots, followed the road north to the Bel- fast corners, then turned westward to come north by the first side -line. past the Hackett's settlement, "We girls carne in a light wagon," said Mrs. Anderson, "one of us holding Susan, the baby, on her knee," Daniel Webster and his sons set to work to clear their acreages and were soon followed by tour of Mr. Web- ster's cousins from Ireland, James,- Thomas, ames;Thomas, John and Daniel, whose des- cendants; were joined with his in 'Thursday's celebration. It isinder- stood that the progeny of the five ori final g couples now number at least n five hundred, scattered over Ontario, the West and the 'United States. The Webster 'families were among the first and most active supporters of Methodism in northern Ashfieid, and 'among the first of the circuit riders to minister to the settlement was -the late Rev. James Caswell, who came to. the Goderich Circuit 41 1859 'and had as outlying appoint- ments_of his expansive charge . the small logchurchesat Hackett's and at Zion, on the 12th concession. His name is .held in fragrant memory d y the older people of these cornnlunities and of Ltrcknow, where he returned to 'take up work in 1874. Ontario'sowes a great and lasting debt to such men and, women as, these, who left the shores of Great Britain and Ireland relaa.d' to hew out for themselves hones in the Canadian forests. They were men, as the speak- ers rightly said, of enterprise, 'cour- age and character, ready and: willing to give themselves to Unremitting toil and often 'severe 'privations in or- der that their children might enjoy li- berty and prosperity in this new'land, To .them and their sturdy sons we owe in greit part the farms of snip- ing plenty, with their. substantial 'homes, anci the thriving towns'iaud cities, which make of Ontario the WINTHROP. Mr. Melvin Blanchard, Jr., has re- turned home after taking a months' course at a training school in King- ston, Misses Helen and jean Carswell, of Toronto, spent the week -end with Miss Margaret Cuthill. Mr, and Mrs, Angus Carmichael, of Grey township, spent :Sunday with Mr. Reuben Hart. - Quite a few from here attended the Conservative Picnic held in Stratford on- Wednesday. : Mr. Wm. Montgomery, of Buffalo, is convalescing at his home here af- ter being held up and badly beaten by a gang, He is suffering from a broken finger and other injuries, Mr. and Mrs. Mathewson, of Ring.: Ston, spent a few clays with Mr. and Mrs, Percy Little: The continual wet spells are delay- ing the harvest and farmers are get- ting very anxious, as in some places the grain that has been cut quite a while has started to sprout. 'dr, and Mrs, \\r, C. Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph. Bennett motor- ed to London last Saturday evening and spent the week -end with relatives in the city, 2Mrs. Bennett remaining there for a few days.' Mr. Gordon Carswell, of Toronto, has been visiting Mr, Scott Ferguson at the 'Manse. Mr. Wm. ''McSpadden has his threshing machine in operation, hav- ing added a new grain elevator. this year, which will no doubt increase his business, CHISELHURST. Death of Mrs. James Horton. ---Af- ter a lingering illness of four years which was borne most patiently, there passed away on Sunday, August. 17th, \Irs, ,tnes Horton, in her seventy-sixth year. Her maiden,name was Annie Wren, being the eldest daughter of the late William Wren, of Hibbert, and she was born in Nova Scotia, coming to this vicinity as a young girl. Fifty-four years ago she ws married to Mr. ,Tames Horton, Two brothers and three sis- ters also survive: Mrs. Thos, Gilgnn. of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Nicholas I-Iorton, Mensal!: George and John, of Hibbert, and Mrs. Hohl of Ontario,. California, She was a member of Chiselhurst :Methodist church and the funeral was conducted ' on Tues- day by: her pastor, Rev. 'Mr. Sinclair, of Hensall Interment was made in '.lfcTaggart's cemetery, the pail - bearers being Messrs, Gordon Bolton, John Glenn, Stewart McQueen, John and Lloyd Horton, James Broadfoot, WEST -END TUCKERSMITH, The fall wheat is now in the barns and some barley, and the farmers are busy cutting oats. Miss Dorothy Jervis of Clinton spent the week -end with friends here. Mr. John Mitchell, of Stratford, is engaged with Mr. V. Terryberry. 2fiss Dorothy Allin, of Goderich, visited relatives here last week, MANLEY. -. The weather was favorable during the past week to have the wheat and barley harvested and now we have to dance '50 the -tsine of the threshing machine. Miss Millie Murray has gone to. De- troit to take in the sights of the auto- mobile city,: Sisterl + C aver from Toronto and her. sister, Mrs. C. Eckert from Seaforth, paid us a flying visit Sunday on the. eve of her departure for the former place. Master C. Eckart is at present engaged with his turcle Mr. F. Eckert. • BRUCEFIELD. The Rev. Bruce Gray, a Knox. Col- lege student, Toronto, who is pre- paring for work in the foreign 'field, conducted divine service last Sun- da evening Sun- day v g and preached bed an excel- lent sermon. He advised the young people to make Christianity the busi- ness of their lives, Rev, C. G. Armour sang a solo, entitled "What Will You Do With Jesus ?" Dr. David .McIntosh passed away suddenly a r S Y on Sunday y afte neon at the. advanced aged 'of eighty-three years. Mr. McIntosh was widely known and beloved by. a large circle of friends. He was a veterinary and for long carried 011 511 extensive practice in this neighborhood. The heartfelt sym- pathy of the whole community •s ex- tended to 'the sorrowing fancily and friends. The funeral service was'held in the church on Wednesday after- noon, the place of interment being in Baird's cemetery. Ther ryl elders of the chua'c'h acted as pallbearers. Mr. Mc I'ntosh had been a member of the session for a number of years. He leaves his wife, - formerly Miss Rattenbttry, and four children: John, Maud anci Emma at home, and Wil- li of Port'L in Genuine Qransxe Blossom Rin8s rir Diamonds are always a most desirable gift as well as an investment, Particu- larly so when the diamond is of fine quality and color. We have in stock a partic- ularly fine selection of diamonds in whi w rteg of d. green gold and yellow gold. The color and qua- lity of the diamonds are exceptionally fine. We guarantee the quality of each diamond and the va- lues are exceptionally good Fred.S,Savauge JEWELER&OPTOMETRIST Opposite the Post Office Phone 144 Eves. 10 r•r2rr 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 all accessories. BRITISH AMERICAN GASOLINE AND OILS. Automatic Air Service Day or Night PHONE 17. Bruce Phillips SEAFORTH. COME 'AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK OF LE SIZES FROM 3 TO 10 INCHES ALSO Cement Building Blocks Cement Pighs Trou g Cement Water Troughs All Kinds of Cement Work Done, Plastering, Etc. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. R. Frost & Son (Just north of. Chaff's Planing lVfil1.) PHONE 183 HIBBERT. D. L. McClure, of Brampton, finished the judging in 'the field crop competition of oats for this district on Friday atfterno in. The money for the prizes will be paid by the Ful- lerton, Logan and Hibbert Agricul- tural 'Society. Some pf the competi- tors' oats were not t o judged ed on ac- countf o barley being among $ n g the oats. Following is the standing in order of 'merit: H. R , -Greenwood and son, Joseph French and Alex. Cole and son, of Fullarton; Atmos , Doupe, of Usborne; Mark Clark and son, Fullarton; Robert, Norris, Hib+ bert, and George Hillebrecht and son, Logan,.