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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1934-06-07, Page 2PAGE TWO THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1934. Distinctive Quality 708 Fresh from the Gardens HURON NEWS Veterans' Picnic, Wednes. July 25— ,At rt meeting of rile Legion branches of .Huron county held in Clinton re- cently it was decided to hold the an- nual war veterans' picnic at 'Bayfield again this year, The date set was July 25th. It was also decided to hold the church parade in !Brussels on 'Sun - lay, Sept, 'nth, Death of Miss Jessie Gray, Bluevale --The re -idents of this community were shocked on Thursday to learn bf she passing of Miss Jessie,Gray. -at her home near 111uevale. Miss Gray eas the only daughter of the fate Mr. ar.d Mr,. Andrew 'Gray, and had liv- ed all her lite in the vicinity. :Miss Gra • suffered an accident two weeks ago viten he fell through a hole in the barn door ani sustained a broken ler and a severe neres u. .hook. She appeared to be progressing as well as could be expected until Thursday when she suffered a heart attack, .\ brother, Andrew, at home, and a half-brother, William, in the Canadian West. survive. The funeral tea: held on Saturday. The pallbearers :were Joseph Breckenridge, George Thorn- ton, S, N. Gallahar, \Sit, Yoe, Wm. McKinney, Crandall, Interment was in Wingham cemetery,• .. Principal Leaving. -Mr, G. L. liraekenbury, ,Principal of Wingham High School has accepted the princi- miship of the Port Hope •High School. Wingham Nurses Graduate.—Amid a beautiful setting of flowers, the graduating class of the Wingham General Hospital received their di- plomas in the town, \\rin_s ham, on Friday evening, There were four members m the class, Miss Mary Cook of Lucknow, Miss Florence \Ic1Leod of Ripley, Miss Isobel Mur- 'ray of Teeawater and Miss Florence AIdiugton of London. Collie Dog Haunts Old Home. Talk ahout instinct, hut here is a story of a knowing collie dog belong- ing to Mr. George Greve, who moved from a farm in Logan in March to a farm near Seaforth, a distance of si wteen miles. It was after dark when the animal was taken from its home in Ligan and it could not -ace where it was going, The canine seemed to be contented for the first week in its new quarters and then the brute dis- appeared acid a week afterwards Mr. Greve found him on the farm of Mr. Charles Rose, in Logan, not far from the old Greve farm, where it had made frequent trips with its owner. The dog, finding strangers in the house where it had formerly made its home, hied over to Mr, Charles Rose's farm to pay him a visit and after be- ing taken back to irs new romping grounds the animal only remained a week and off it went again to spend another week with Mr. Rose. It has now become a habit with this collie to stake trips to the Logan farm and then back to its new home near -Sea- forth and last week the dog was tak- ing part in bringing- 'the cattle to and from the pasture on Mr. Rose's farm. Mr. Greve now lets his collie dog go and come when it please's.—Mitchell Advocate, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Nellie 'Rennie, his bereaved, widow. He was buried in Exeter c'eme'tery. Death of Mrs. Herbert S. Walter.— The death: occurred at the home of her daughter in London, of Mrs. Her- bert S. Walter, after two years of fail- ing health. She had gone from her Exeter ,home to ,five with her daught- er in 'London about two months ago and appeared to be recoveringnicely: Her maiden name was 'Lillie May Acheson, the daughter of Mr. .and Mrs. W. .T, Acheson. She was barn in Exeter on November 27, 11885 and twenty-seven years ago was mar- -tied to her now bereaved husband. She is also survivedby two daughters and three sons, Mrs, (Grant, of Lou- den; Mrs, C. B'lawes, of Hensall: Statile with Ba"l, of Montreal at Death of James William Harris.— The death took place on the South boundary of Hibbert on Tue<day hfay 22nd, of Mr. James William Harris, in lois 77th year. The deceased had been ailing for some time. Mr, I-Iarris lived in the west for many years and cattle to this community from Caen - duff, Sask., last fall. Several years ago .enter, t ie LOW -PR C FIELD ztrc i a NEWALLFEATUR-E Si HERE'S the most important news in Oldsmobile's longhistory! Today there's a new, Air -streamed, Ail -feature Oldsmobile Six in the low-priced market ! Think what this means ... Oldsmobile dependability, style and performance are now within the buying capacity of 8 out of 10 Canadian motorists! Let's take a closer look at this automobile. It is equipped with Knee -Action Wheels to give you the "Floating Ride." Super- Hydraulicyour safety. The Hydraulic Brakes guardy Ride Stabilizer enables you to take the turns on an "even keel." Centre -Control Steering does away with shimmy. Syncro- Mesh Transmission is silent in all gears. Fisher No -Draft Ventilation adds to the comfort of long, roomy bodies. The 84 - horsepower engine has improved speed, pick-up and economy. Your first glance gives you an,impression of grace and alertness. Your first drive bears out the promise of Oldsmobile's superb streamline. There's style, speed, and flexibility to match the pep of modern youth. And there's comfort and solidity to satisfy the most conservative taste. More than that, there are months and miles of expense -free motoring that maks Olds- mobile, at this new low price, your logical car investment for 1934. PRICES BEGIN AT $994 neituered at factory, Oshawa, Ontario, fully equipped, Freight and Govern menu license only extra. Convenient GMAC terms. Each front wheel ismounted independently and cushioned on a coil of its own—con- trolled by a double -action hydraulic shock absorber. Wheels "walk" over bumps —eliminate jar. and bounce. K'NEE-'ACTION WHEELS rye Prevents sway when round- ing curves. The new Olds- mobile is always in balance; even when you take a sharp turn you.remain comfort- able; passengers will, not careen against cushions. RIDE STABILIZER ADDITIONAi. BIG -CAR FEATURES Super -Hydraulic Brakes...Fisher No -Draft Venti- lation ... 84 -horsepower engine ... Air -streamed Fisher Bodies... Centre -Control Steering... Syncro- Mesh Transmission, silent in all gears ... Safety Gloss Windshield and Ventilators. A GENERAL MOTORS VALUE -e PBODUCF.D IPM CANADA OLDSMOBILE QUALITY AND STYLE AT'A NEW LOW PRICE A. V♦ . DUNLOP Phone 187, Seaforth au ey, tan t , Bank _ Hanover; \V•illiant and • Thomas, at home. She is also survived by her parents, three brothers and one sister, Garvey, of St. Thomas; Beverley, of Toronto; Charles, o, Forest, and Miss Athelia, at 'hotne. Exeter Votes for Water Supply,— The by-law to provide for a pure wa- ter supply for Exeter's waterworks system was carried last ...Monday by a majority of 1148, The •vote was '246_for the by-law and 98 against. The pass- ing of the by-law gives the !Public :ut- ilities Commission power to spend $25;000 for the purpose of securing a pure water supply to take the place of the river water which is used in the present system. The by-law prov- ides for the sinking of a well and the erection of a large ceitient reseriroir with a capacity of a'half-a million gal- lons of water. Death of John O'Connor. The death occurred at his home in St. .\ugustine, on 'May 28th, of John O'- Connor, at the age of 812 years.. De- ceased was born in Camden township, Hastings county, and in 11879 he 'came to West \Vatvanoeh, He fanned at Donnybrook until 119106 When 'he retir- ed to St, Augustine. In spite of his, advanced years he remained active un- til this spring anti was ill only about a week before his death. He was not married and was cared for the past year by his niece, Miss Irene 'O'Con- nor, He is survived by one brother, Thomas O'Connor of Sthannonville, Oiling Blue Water Highway.— The ighway.The 'provincial oiler' is on the Blue Water 'highway from :Brewster north, Cheese Factory Opening at Zurich. —Mr, A. Luchinger of Thorndale, the new cireesetttalcer, has leased the building formerly occupied as an im- plement agency from ).ir. Well. Johnston for a -term of three years and is installing machinery Tor the cheese factory he -will open soon, New Residence in Hay Torinship—. Mr. Milne Rader is b•ullding a brick residence at his farm on the'114th con- cession of Hay, Presentation by Ethel Choir.— Not frequently does it occur .that three wacan.cies take place simultan- eously in ordinary church choir or- ganizations, but ,within the neat few weelcs, three members of Ethel Unit ed Church choir 'will 'be going away from this community, lfn aaiticipa'tioh of this the members of the cthoir with their families were entertained Friday night at the .home of Quest -and Mrs. Dobson, where opportunity was tak- en to present Mrs. '(IDr.) ivfoMaster, Mrs, (Rev.) Champion. and. Lorne Vadden with an address and token of appreciation for faithful and valued service given. The presentation by the choir as a ,whole toll'. N, Carrie, choir. leader, - Bryan /Family bunion in 1Vforris,--. A happy gathering of •the Bryan ram= ily was held' at the home of Mr. and Mrs, ,Edward W. Bryan, .8th conces sion of Morris, on M:ay 244th when t36 members of the ,faroily with friends, were present. Those who attended were Mr, and 'Mrs. Frank (Bryan ,and children, 1Baribara and Billy, .of Ham- ilton; -Mrs. M. ,Francis, +Hamilton• Mr. and Mrs. Jio's. :Ames and son, Bryan, tE,thei; 'Mrs. Cecil 'Bateman; and family, 'Ethel; Mr. aucleMrs.!Rus- sell .B. ,Carrie and family, MI•r, Robert Currie Mr. and Mrs. Jas A. Bryan. and fatuity, Mr and Mrs, J. iPDarvey'; Bryans and family, Miss Maude C: Bryans and nurse, Miss Patters:,::; and 'Mr. ,and 'Mrs. tF, W. Fischer, all of Brussels. ed over and came to'.a stop. Mrs. Mackay was found in a dazed conditionwalking along the highway, a short distance from the scene of the accident by a passing motorist who book cher to her home where she was bound to be su.ffdring from shock but apparently no serious in- jdnies. It is believed she was thrown clear. Coroner Dr. Roze11•, after in- vestigation, decided that an inquest would- not he necessary, Dr. Mackay was a son-in-law of R. S. Colter,'K.C.,. Cayuga Liberal, candidate for Nor folk-lHaldimand in the approaching election. sides her husbaud Ilia leaves to oaaottun their hors,. three .sisters,. Mrs. M. 1Bnrr, e, Stratford; Mrs. M. M0Gih1, M'itchell, and Mrs. D. 'MeKeliar, Cromarty, and one brother, Joint. !Scott, Cromarty. The service at the house was (tucked by by .Rev. Mr, Reial'y of Crom- arty. Pallbearers were W. 'Chappel, F. H•aabuirn, J. Dalrymple, J. Wor! den, F. O'Br•.ica and. F. Humbly, PENNY BANK REPORT ISeaforth—aTotal anvotent on deposit at end of •Apell, 1181314: $14,51411':.3111. IComparabive figures o'f a year ago: $11,513L.1s13. The economic crisis through w'h'ioh the country has passed in the past •four and a half years has taught many valuable lessons. Two of the most vital reactions in, the public mind are a strong deter- n1•iination that another crisis will not lfi'nd them wbihont ready money. This determination is indicated by many new de'positoas, and is evidenced' in the Penny Bank as well as in other .b'aulcs. And there is a generai de- mand that the younger generation be taught pdactieal personal economics. The Penny Bank seeks to co-oper- ate fully with the schools, nat only in supplying thrift lessons, but in provid- ing an efficient banking system for use in the schools, and in acting as Iguardiatt Of the chihlrett's savings.. Four hundred and. seventy - four schools are now making use of these facilities, MRS. ISAAC LANGSTROTH The death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs, A. Gillatly, Strat- ford, Thursday afternoon, of Mrs. Is - 'dee Langskroth, in her 88th year. She had been ill about a week during which time she had been in S'tratford,. Born near Ingersoll, the daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Calvin G. llil'1, slit was formerly _Miss Hannah Hill, Mrs. Langs'troth lived for .about thir- ty' -years in Seaforth where her late husband was an employee in the fern iture factory there and for the past 1'8. years she had lived in Forest. Mrs. Langstroth was - an active w'oman for her age and up until her illness which lasted about a week, she had beets able to care for -herself, having lived alone since- the death of her husband.. She was a 'member of the 'United Church at Forest. She leaves a son,, William john Langs:tr th,.in. Ingersoll, three. daughters.,• Mrs, Joseph Phillips, To;g- erscrtl; '\Trs:-A. duillatly and _\fns. Gen. \Vade Stratioril;. one brother, Daniel Hill, in Nebraska, The funeral, service was held on Saturday -afternoon at 3.30 o'clock at the hone of her dau- ghter, Mrs. G. Wade, to Maitlatnl Batik eentetdry,' Seaforth.' Revs G. - P. Duncan, D.D., of St An'drew's 'Pres- byterian Church, conducted the funer- al service. FORMER HENSALL BOY (KILLED NEAR 'JARVIS ;Dr. Gurdon Mackay, 31, of Hagers-. vine, former resident of Hensel!, was killed probably iiinost instantly; while Mrs, Mackay narrowly escaped serious injury ,when. their automo- bile swerved off the pavement and relied over Rea' the ditch along No. 11 itiglnway one mile from Jarvis, early m Sunday. Jame 3. alien in a truck found Dr. .\iaclzay pinned under the light couple ' shortly afterwards which' they lifted off his lifeless body. Marks on the pavement .showed that the car had apparently been travel- ing at a high rate of speed and that the driver had lost control of the machine which traveled for a consid- erable distance along the. shoulder of the highway then swerving, back on the :pavement before . it - 1ui n:ed off again and into the ditch where it roll.' HYDRO ()Continued Irani?Page Three) districts are already low. More than 65 per cent.' of all rural consumers pay a 'first consumption charge per kilowatt-hour of 3:6 cents net or less and this rate applies only ou front 30 to 4I2 know%att-lio,itis''(.hanelet and or- dinary farm services). For additional energy consumed, the rate to any ru- ral consumer does not exceed 1.8 cents net per kilowatt-hour, and thou- sands obtain it for as little as 1.35 cents net per kilaw'att-hour. ek specially low follow-on eneee — rate of 0.67 cents pct Per kilowatt -hr. has recently been approved for rural consumers making liberal use of the service, 'This is a lower follow -in rate than is available for domestic service in almost any city, town or village. 'Authentic Information Available The Commission's .Urinal Report, copies of which are on .file in the local utilities offices, contains foil informa- tion respecting its operations and the operations of the local utilities and rugal nower districts, The Commis- sion has also published a pamphlet dealing with certain aspects of -ural electrical service. Niotwithstanding this substantial body of data, 'mis- leading statements continue to made and the citizens ,ai 1Hydro icipalities -would be well advised to ask themselves whether such critic- isms can be supported by facts. The difficulties that have had to .be overcome in providing electrical ser- vice in rural Ontario, have been ably met by the ingenuity and skill of the Commission's staff. The 'number of rural consumers now served is equal to the aggregate number of .constutn- ers .of .all classes itt the cities of Galt, :Kitchener, London, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Peterborough, St. Catharines and Sarnia. Low cost Hydro service 'has made an important contribution f. to the int'pnovement of agriculture in On'taTia, CROMARTY Leonard Russell Lawson, of Strat- ford, died at the hone of his daugh- ter, Mrs, E. Treliry in Cromarty on Thursday afternoon. Mr, Lawson suf- fered a stroke about two years ago but had been in fairly ;good health un- til he took another stroke on -Sunday which proved fatal, His death follow3 closely upon that of his wife who passed away on May 24th, They had din Stratford for thirty-eight years. Mr. Lawson was an employee of the C.N.R. shops for 33 years and was a boilermaker,. About five years ago ,he retired and had been living in Stratford since then, life formerly liv- ed in Milburn sold IOrillia, Mr, Law- 3on was a member of St. John's Unit- ed Church and also a member of the Masonic Lodge. A native of Ilanmany he was in his 69th year and was a son of the late Alexander Lawson and Mary Ann Russell. He leaves three. sons, Armand, of Stratford; 'Russell and Edward, in in -int, Mich; four daughters, Mrs. ;E. Treffry, of •Cro- marty., Mrs. W. O'Brien, Mrs. A, Tre- ffry, Miss ,Donis Lawson, of ,Flint; to .brothers, John of Grimsby, Fran'lc of Toronto; one sister, 'Mrs. FrankRuss, of .Grimsby, The funeral was held on :Friday from she fancily residence in Staffa of Mrs. Archie Luxton of Staffa whose death occurred ib St. Joseph's hospi- te'l, 'London, ion Wednesday, Inter- ment took .place in IRoy's Cenvetery. Mrs. 'Lustou had 'virtually been an in valid for several years anal had .been confined to bed .for the last few months. Daughter of the lake Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, she wasborn in (Hib- bert township and with the exception of a fear years spent in the Canadian West, (had resided in this district all her life. She had :just passed ,her 65th birthday. :In religion Mrs. (Luxton was a Presbyterian and -a member of the Cromarty Presbyterian ,Church. d13e- When You Have A I HORSE or COW YOU WANT REMOVED, Phone or write to WILLIAM STONE SONS, i IMLTED. Phone 22 — Ingersolb Phone 215 W — Stratford en Lovers Be sure and send for McConnell's 3934. illustrated, catalogue. "Hardy Plants for Canadian Homes." It lists and describes one of the moat com- plete assortment of ornamentals and fruits to be found in Canada. Over 3000 choice varieties and ' at prices that will surprise you and save you money. Send today for your free copy. The cCoilikil NurseryCo. Port Burwell, Ont.