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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1925-04-23, Page 1Seaforth WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 47. Olympia MARSHMALLOWS,. Special 45c lb. 5 Different Flavors. See Window Display. T y our Eskimo Pies. 4The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant Hutchison's For Groceries ONION SETS as to quality 12c to 15c lb. COOKING ONIONS from 2%c to 4c lb. GARDEN SEEDS.—An extra assortment this season, especiallylly-'sof flowers, INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD PRODUCTS here only. Kleenup Soap, for any kind of cleaning, including the hands,: 25c • C -it for windows and glassware, -per can, 35c Seed Potatoes Early Eureka and Early Irish Cobblers, per peck, 25c • Plant Boxes ---$2'. 25 per hundred If you have more flowers or plants 'than you want get some boxes and sell some plants Produce taken as usual, But Dirty Eggs Not Wanted F. D. Hutchison PHONE 166, SEAFORTI•I, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1925. DR. ROBINSON RETURNING. The Young People of Egmondviiie church have ,been ' exceedingly.„for- tunate in 'securing for 'their -anniver- sary preacher on Sunday, May 3rd, Rev. Dr, F. A. Robinson who Con- ducted such a 'successful mission in Egnrondviile a .1 ew inonths ago. Since that time Dr, Robinson has been touring central and eastern Canada in'<company with Dr, S. D. Gordon, the well known author of the Quiet Talk series, and will come 'to us fresh from the inspiration of that wonderful series of meetings. Miss C. B.'Grunert, whose music, 'both vocal and instrumental, delighted so many, will accompany Mr.'Ropineon, On Monday eventing, May 4t'h, Dr. Robinson will present Dr. Henry Van Dykes healthful story, "The Other Wise Man,' a'ccom anied'by a series of beautifully 'colored slides. This should he an attraction that none, who can 'possibly be:•prescnt, should m'i'ss. There -is no doubt 'that over- flowing Dr. diences weel flowing au will'greet Rob- inson and Miss Grunert' both Sunday and Monday. The Sunday services will be at 11 a.nt. and 7.30 p.m. The Monday recital at .8 p.m, On Tuesday evening of this week the Y:P.S:C•;E, of Egmondville held their regular weekly meeting with the newly elected president, Miss Rena Simpson, in the chair. After de- votional exercises consisting of sing ting, ,prayer and Scripture reading, the topic entitled "Young People and Life Service Investment," Was taken 'up, The topic was inChangeof Mrs R. E. MacKenzie, who had enlisted Messrs, Edwin. Chesney, Ronald Reinke, George 'Blake, Gordon Me- Gonigle and John Strong along with her, Mr. Earl:VanEgmond presided at the piano: and was accompanied by Mr. Jacicnnes on the violin. The nrusical,part'•of the 'programme in ad- dition to the hymns consisted of a duet by Mr. Anderson Scott and Miss Simmons, a solo by Miss Siinntons and violin selection and encore by Mr. Innes; all of which were greatly enjoyed,After intermission, during which a 'contest was held, the meet- ing resumed, the minutes were read and adopted. Some necessary busi- ness was transacted and the meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and the M'izpah 'benediction. Come in and See Our Spring S • y les • E HAVE JUST WHAT. YOU W NEED II? SPRING SHOES. Lovely Light Tan TWO Tie Slipper Light Latest Novel.y in Ladies g Tan Pumps. Ladies' Black • Ptd. and Kid Two Tie Slippers. ' • A Misses Black ; Oxford at a good price. Also, a new Ptd. one strap size `11 to 2 A " Man's Light Tan. Oxford. -; Also Latest Black Calf Shoes. A11: ata reasonable,price. VretiW. Wii- • S6ARRTtH CHURCH CARD. The North Side Church.—Sabbath services, 11'a.m. and 7 p.m. Sun- day school 2:30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. Pastor at, both services. In •-'tlte evening be will preach the fourth ser- mon on the :;Creed, He suffered under "Pontifns Pilate." MR. GEO. HARN DEAD. Word was received Wednesday afternoon that ' Geroge D. L. riaru had passed away at Wellesley -hospi- tal, Toronto, that morning, shortly. after an'ionight. No particulars are at hand. Mr..Harn was 56 years of age, and 'besides his widow two lanai- 'ters survive,: Mrs. Wegg, of T ron. and Mrs. Bremner,- of Ethel. Mr. Hari was; for years a riein..' Kilfo,p counc'1 and a •fc,v years ago gave up farming and carne to ` bea- forth. A couple of years ago he mov- ed to Toronto -but had expected to return to Seaforth . this spring. The funeral will be held on Friday at 2.00 p.m. from the North Side United church of 'Seaforth, interment to take place in. Maitland. Bank cemetery. SEAFORTH IS IN SOUTH HURON. There has been much discussion in town 'during the past week over the. disposal of Seaforth in the provincial Redistribution Act, some believing 'Seaforth to have 'been placed in North Huron. The following is a kftter from the chairman of the com- mittee: Toronto, 'Apr. 20, 1925, J. F. Snowdon, Esq., Seaforth, Ont. Dear Sir: The inclusion of Seaforth in North Huron was an error in the first .draft, which was corrected in comm'it'tee in the' House, so that Sea - forth is included with the Township of McKillop in the South riding, Sincerely yours, GEO. S. HENRY, Minister of Public Works and Highways. GLOBE ROBIN UP-TO-DATE Monday's Toronto Globe contained the following "special 'despatch" from Seaforth. "Seaforth, April 19.—Many 'towns may boast of their peculiarities and monstrosities, but it remained for dot the .most 'Seaforth 'birds 'birds bo'adopt van'ced methods of introducing an invention which'' promises to revolu- tionize the -business of mailing bird famil'ies Just` outside the window' of The Seaforth News office a pair of robins adopted Hydro power for in- cu'b'ating. They built their nest on an electric We, threw a strand over a second 'wire to 'complete the circuit, end in clue season the delicate 'blue eggs were hatched, 'five days earlier than by the old system, The birds are back again this year, showing they were highly ,p'/eased with the Hydro service. Mr. Robin stiil"'bear's a:ttlemento received:: bysitting on 'the nest during a 'rainstorm, when the wire short-clrcuite'd',' singeing )him elsewhere' than on his red'brea'st" • JAMES COWAN. The news 08 the death of James' Cowan+caane over the wire on Tues- day a'fternoon..as a shock. Deceased) ' was taken on Thursday last to, To- rontohe unt- General hospital, where denwent an operation on Monday and died Tuesday aftern'oon. Mr. Cowan MS born 69 years ago, near Seaforth and most of: hislife was "spent farm- 1years ago farm- ing in McKillop, Twelve g he came to Seaforth, where he lived since, He was for years the 'superin- tendent of the Presbyterian Sunday -school. 'Surviving, hint are this wife, who was Miss Margaret Logan, of Seaforth, and 'three daughter's, Miss Euphemia Cowan, Miss Mary Cowan -and 1 Miss= Kate. The 'bol was Y brought home on Wednesday and the funeral will be held Thursday after- noon from the Presbyterian church. The family have the sympathy of all itt'their bereavement, CHALLENGE EUCHRE. A challenge euchre held' in- the parish hall on 'Tuesday evening. ' 'be- tween the ladies of the Catholic. Wo- men's League and the 'gentlemen of the holy "Nanta Society, resulted in a victory for the ;1tettere by a major- ity of 41 ,games. Prizes were drawn for by the ladies and gentlemen ob- taining:the highest individual score, and were awarded to Mrs,' Robert Devereaux and Mrs. Frank 'Sills. The following musical' programme, every number, of which was -enthusiastically received, was -then presented: Chottts, "0 Canada"; piano ;solo, Mrs. W. H. Bullard; vocal solos, Mr. C. Thiel, Mrs. L. Fortune, Mr.'T. Flanagan and Mr. F. Sills; and a selection by :the Daly orchestra. The. subject of a paper prepared and read by Mrs. Jos. Keating was "The 'History, of Sea - forth." •Much'credit is due Mrs. Keat- ing for her painstaking efforts in col- lecting 'the necessary 'data for this most +interes'tting paper. . Mr. C. Sills presided as chairman. While notthe usual ,success in point of at- tendance, nevertheless, those present .reported this to have been one of the most enjoyable of the ,season's social evenings. YOUNG; PEOPLE'S LEAGUE. The nest 'referred to has been of in- terest to 'ntanty who have n'oticed. it during. the ,.past year 'because ,'68 its rather unique Iodation on the electric light wire and 'there, has been 'much speculation 'as to why the robins at- tached to the nest an ordinary ship- ping 'tag 'which gaily fluttered in the breeze. At. present the nest is partial- ly d'i'smantled, undergoing repairs in orep'aratiou for this year's operations, IN MEMORY • OF MR. JAMES COWAN. - • He followed close to Him who said, "1 an; the trite and living way." With helpful 'hand outstretched to bless Those that -he met front day to day. His one ambition to do good And flood the world with joy divine; A rare, sweet soul revered on earth, That in Heaven's firmament shall shine. —H. I. G: The Citizenship Department were in charge,of Tue'sday evening's Lea- gue meeting,the chair being occup- ied by Miss Gladys McPhee. The Scripture Lesson was given -by Rev. Mr Irwin. The topic For the even- ing "The Old Priest of Mount Omei. A very pleasing piano duet was rendered by Miss Cora and Miss Annie Strong. Next Tuesday evening will be in charge of the Recreation Committee, The feature of the evening will be Trip to Niagara 'Falls." An ad- mission of ten cents per ticket., will be charged. Everybody welcome. MRS. McFAUL HAS PASSED AWAY. Mrs. L. L. McFaul, one of Sea- forth's most highly esteemed citizens, passed away at an early 'hour last Saturday morning, from her home, Lorne Villa, 'Goderich street. The funeral took place Monday afternoon, and was largely attended by friends who came to pay a last tribute 'of re- spect, • The many beautiful floral (.1f- ferings bore silent evidence of sor- row attached to the Passing of a friend beloved. The flowers were borne' by A, D. Sutherland, L. T. DeLacey, John Beattie, H. Jeffery and Wm. Annent. Rev. Dr, Larkin, pastor of the-Pres- byterian he-Pres-byterian church, of which the deceas- ed was an honored member -for many years, -conducted the service's, He was assisted by. Rev, T. H. Brown and Rev, R Fulton Irwin. The pall- bearers were J. L. Henderson, John Scott, Archibald Scott, J. MeeTavish, J. C. Greig and T. Swan Smith. Mrs. McFaul, whose maiden name was Grace )Henderson, was the widow of Leonard L. McFauI, to Whom site Was married in 1860. She was the third 'daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. John Henderson, and was born in 1840; on their farm, in M'cKil'lop, about three miles from Seaforth: For more than forty years her 'home 'hat been in this town, where she has been faithfully identi- fied in different phases : of Christian endeavor,, She was an ardent worker in the Ladies' Aid Society, likewise in the Women's 'Missionary Society. In 'connection with the latter organiz- ation s'he is credited •, with 'having made four 'different persons life mem- bers. ' Albeit, it would be no easy matter to decide 'definitely in which Society she took the greater interest, Likewise : it is in keeping- to mention that she always •took a special pride itt being able to say, "I seldom miss our weekly prayer meeting in- the church. And -amongst her host of friends werehttany'little 'boys Lind tgirls, who seemingly never :ceased to be of deep interest and concern to .'her, With them siieseened to have much in common; perhaps 'be'cause even' years aagoshe Arad -reached the age, where nature had 'worke'd the miracle of having :her .become once again the embodiment and 'simplicity of the faith of a c'hild'She indeed' had what We all should have, unbounded faith that was truly a child—the child of:a King.. And with her passing we 'are constrained to feel (that 'time brings not death, it brings but :changes, and so with sincerity we quote the fol- lowing stanzas: Parcel Post Rates with Unified "States. •IPostmasters are informed that a communication "cation '4tas receivde been• mu ' from the United States postal author- ities advising that -with a view to meeting the cost of ,the -service, the rate on ;parcel post passing between the, United States and Canada will from the first Ef May next be 14c .a ')ound, r .. SPRING, NOVELTIES. We have..just. ceived a splendidre- line of the latest Spring Novelties. Among other goods; our selec- tion includes pearl chokers, bead chok- ers,fancy fp erfume bottles, very attrac- tive bracelets, nov- elty tape measures, fancy ash trays, and many other lines. We also have'a complete line of Tre-Jur Com- pacts front 75c to $2,25. These are filled with the cele- brated Tre- J u powder, • in rachel, white, and pink colors, ISSUE No. 17. u1ll1? ift f)#nre i Silverware for that Wedding Present Among the various pres- ents displayed by the bride, those .most highly treasur- ed are usually the 'beauti- ful pieces of silverware. And why not? While other presents may be worn out, broken, or discarded, the silverware will remain ae one of the most useful, as well as one of the prettiest and most lasting adorn- ments of the dining room. Our 'stock of fancy pieces, as well as staple lines, is complete, and we have a splendid selection to offer for your approval. 1 Fred.S.Savauge Jeweler '& Watchmaker Opposite Post Office. Phones 194. Res. 10. r.-%te,;4( s'hr"iii WHAT BEAUTI- FUL EYES, How 'often have you heard and 'pos- sibly may have used, this expres- sion. But no matter how beautiful an eye may be There will 'come a time when 'nature:: will rebel againstneg- lect t and the lustre w ill fade, unless given attention. There is but one remedy — a thor- ough, scientific 'ex amination;, t h e n, properly ea- o u h d lenses. Our experi- ence and facilities enable us to per- form this service in a technically cor- rect way. DR. MS SAYAUME OPTOMETRIST THOMAS PATON. There passed away in Seaforth hospital on Sunday, April 19th, 1925, one who was for fifty years a much respected personality in town, .in Thomas Paton; aged 80 years. De- ceased was born near Paisley, Scot- land, and while still young carne with. the family to Canada and for two years Jived in 'Ramsey township near Alm'onte, afterward coming to Grey township north of Brussels, where the primeval forest was soon turned into the fruitful field of the homestead. Fifty year's ago he was united in mar- riage to Miss Helen McKinley, and they made their home in Sea -forth on Side street, about a 'black front the Collegiate. To them was born one child who died When two years of age. Mrs. Paton died *out a year and a 'half ago. Mr. Paton has been in failing health for some time and on Dec, 12th was taken to :the hos- pital. One 'brother, Mr. Adam Paton, of NorthDakota, survives, besides 3 half brothers and a half sister. Quiet and unostentatious in his desires he never sought public life, but the friends who knew him 'best loved him most, A elan of generous im- pulses, his home always displayed the wide hospitality of the pioneer, open to 'stranger and 'friend alike and all kind, neighborly acts were his de- light. Of 'hint it could be said he filled' the relations bf 'life and filled them well. Who can do more. The funeral will be on Friday afternoon front his late residence, at 2 p.m., to Maitland Bank 'cemetery,' "Time brings us 'Chan'ge and leaves us fretting; We weep when every comrade goes— Perhaps 'to'o much, perhaps 'forgetting That 'over yonder there' are those To whom He comes and :whom • He knows." "I woukl not hold our loss too lightly; deep knows, and we, howde p tilt pain; But, •friends, I. see still s'hinin'g :brightly • The brightest 4ink•in,a'll"our 'chain 'n,.,,t' links- us with a new THOMAS GRIMOLDBY. The death occurred at the •home 'of his'daug'hter in Weston on Saturday, April 18th, 1925, 'of Thomas -Dickson Gfimoidby, aged •eighty --five years. He had"been in failing' health for some time. ' Born in Lincolnshire, England, he -came out to :Canada when nine yeah of age and settled • with his parents in McKillop, 'where the lived the .most -of his life. • Forty-four years ago she was married •'to. Miss Ellen Hail Tnurnbull, who predeceased hint eight years. Eight children sur- vive, James Grimoldby and Mrs, Richard Howes, Strathcona, Alta., Walter, Alberta; John, Teeswater; Mrs, Henry Hewes, Seaforth; An- drew and Mrs. Roy Barnett, of Wes- ton; Robert, of Constance. Mrs. Coombs, of Seaforth, 'is,the only sur- viving -sister. Mrs. Richard .Reid, who died last fall, was also a 'sister. The funeral was held on 'Monday af- ternoon, Rev, J. A, Ferguson -eon- ducting the service, and interment was -'made in Maitland Bank 'ceme- tery, DIED IN DETROIT. hirs. L. Sheffer, of Detroit, Mich., passed away on March 23rd from pleura pneumonia, aged 35 years. Mrs, Sheffer was a daughter of Mr. Wtn. Nash of Harpurhey. Since her mar- riage to Mr. Sheffer she has made h ar home in Detroit. She is survived by one daughter Dorothy and 2 'brothers and 2 sisters, John Nash of Harpur- hey and Dan of Clinton, .and Mrs. Ted Barnett; Detroit, and Mrs. Jas. Knuckle, Dundurn, Sask., besides her aged father. 'The funeral took place on March 266, interment being made in Grand Lawn cemetery, Detroit. HULLETT. Mr. Ernest Stevens, of Londesboro, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. Daniel Stevens. Miss Lydia Reid has returned to Seaforth after spending ,the holidays at her home, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen are leav- ing for the North this week and in- tend to make their home there. We are sorry to see then' go. Mr, Daniel Stevens has returned (tome after spending a few days with itis brother, Mr. Joseph Stevens, at Toronto, going as a delegate to tate O.E.A. from the Harlocic school. The death occurred on Saturday, April' 18th, of Joseph P. Fisher, a horsetnant well known throughout the district, aged 77 years, The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon front the residence of Mr, Joseph Reynolds, 4th Concession, interment 'being made in Colborne cemetery. Pocahontas) An ideal fuel for Spring and Sununer. Does notsoot the stove or pipes Easy to ignite and free burning. No ashes to sift, and the price 511.50 per ton. TRY IT E. L. BX Phone 43 and 18 MRS. ROBT. B. SCOTT, SR. Janet Grieve, !beloved wife of Rob- ert B. Scott, 'Sr., passed away very suddenly on Saturday evening, April 18th, when she dropped dead at 'ter home in Harpunhey. She had just re- turned from the home of her son Robert, nearby, where she had gone to borrow a garden tool. She was born seventy-seven years ago in M•c- Kiliop township and all her 'life was this district.- She r 'enR ,of ares d i one son and and sur- vived ;by her huslb , Robert ,of Harpurhey, and one daugh- ter, Mrs. Mackay, of ' ;Renton, Man. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the residence 'of Ther son, to the place of interment in Hanpurhey cemetery. , domain. Throu h the Loud Speaker g P ' the scenes our alostaking efforts and scientifi Behind P i which 1 gtven ver y garment in finest detai Efleckoning s mpels asthetl dressers to Reason this way. That n what h abric may-be,if it is et8no matter ar F1' Cmentfo is sur to be sofine int whic and made thereme P point youTwould be lotted uniquely ueland li ells. If w q y av SC and comfort our ailorin will meet your demand tyle n T g y u n Bright's Clothes Phone 42, Seaforth, Ont,