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The Seaforth News, 1929-03-14, Page 1"the Night is .mother of the Day, The .Winter of the Spring, And ever upon old Decay, The greenest mosses cling. Seaforth Iie'}tiud the cloud the eterliFght, lurks, Through el:ewers the sunbeams fall, For God, who loveth all Itis works, Hoe left hisHope with all; •---,John G. Whittler. e W'H'OLE 'SERIES VOL. 51,` No. 11 DINNERS. and SUPPERS Regularly HOT LUNCHES at all ,hours OUR HOME MADE SPECIALTIES :Prices Reasonable The �lymp�a r Restaurant. Confect;one and R a t - i SPECIAL APRIL '1,0tli PRICES Our patrons are asked to make note of all special quotations received and then COME TO US and see if ours do not compare favorably. eiRPSH HHE!RIRPNGS, reg. 20c 140c, for . GIOiLDEN SYRUP.—Regi9c Sec, for �'+ IThis is a dual purppo_se syrup for. • baking or. table, We are offering at 25 per cent. BELOW RFJGI'I- , DAR WHOLESALE 'COST. and DATES -stoneless sterjlizeci in packages 25c, for 15c • AI1JImr2NUM WARE. . As : we in- tend to discontinue this Zine, we offer genuine BETTY 13 RIGHT im- ported aluminum, 'Saucepans, Ket- les, Dishpans, Pails, Roasters, Po- tato Pots, etc. .Regular 8$c, for while they last , 59c • Butter, Eggs, Dried Apples, Feath- ers, Etc., taken in exchange for groceries.. E. D. HUTCIinISON. Phone Phor Phood 166 COAL AL QUALITY -SERVICE L TY -SERVICE HONE BOX E. L P43 O Worms cause fretfulness and rob the infant of sleep, the great nourish- er. Mother Graves' Worm Extermin- ator will clear the stomach and intes- tines and restore healthfulness. Want and For Sale ads, 1 week 25c CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church,—Pastor Rev, W. P. Lane, SA. Sunday, March 17th. -11 a.m., Pub- lic Worship, Subject, 'Profit and Loss.'^ 2.30P• m.—,SMS: and )BClasses, Clas S. 7 ,m,—Public WorshipSubject, "Deep -Sea Fishing." A HA'RB'INGER OF SPRING • On Monday, Mr. T. J. Webster, of Tuckersmith, .brought into The News office what seemed a token of spring after the stormy days preceding, in the form of a good sized butterfly. Mr. Webster had found it in his barna (Robins have also been seen in Sea - forth several titres during this week, HOCKEY. The Pats and Bunnies played their fifth game in the, ring on Saturday afternoon and. the Pats came out ahead 3 to 1. The Bunnies were with but their regular goal tender which may have accounted in, some 'measure for their defeat, although .Helen Rank- in, who tbok bele place,: played a re- markably good game considering she had never played the position Before. Hay H'abkirk notched the first goal for the 'Pats on a neat dash on the 'left wing, while Pat Dorrance ac- counted, scounted' for the other twd on rushes the whole length of the rink. M. Ilil- de'brand, the Bunnies' dashing left wing accounted for their lone tally on a brilliant play. The girls all de- serve praise for the way they have gone into the game and given their best and they hope next winter to de- velop evelop a real good' team, YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY The meetings of the Young People's Society of the North Side United Church continued to be very interest- ing and helpful' and every Tuesday evening find the conveners of the dif- ferent d'epa'rttmeltts ready with a pro- gramme -that is well worth our lea- guer's time to come and enjoy. This Tuesday evening's ' meeting was in charge of the missionary department with Miss Anne •Govenlock presiding. The topic, Days of Development, taken from the study ' book,"Drums in the Darkness," was verably pre- sented by Miss Margaret Rivers. Mrs, Lane read the 'Scripture lesson. The Secretary's report was read by Mr. Alex. •M Gavin.' `A few minutes of intermission 'vas •allowedafter this portion of the'ra ram followed bya Pprogram, piano solo by 'Miss iWinnifred Save auge. A vocal solo, "Face to 'Face," by Miss Irene Wankel, accompanied by Mr. James Scott. Mrs. F. D. Hutchison gave a splendid missionary reading and Miss Ruth Thompson, accompanied' .; by Miss Anne Goven- lock, sang "Int a Monastery Garden, These numbers were splendid and were well received. Mr. E. R. Craw- ford presided at the business of the meeting. _After singing "Jesus Saves" the meeting was dismissed with Miz pah benediction. The Wiest Shoes for Men, Women and Children at Lowest Prices F. W. WIGG.' BOOTS AND SHOES s t SEAFORT'H SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1929 BAKER-WANIKEL, At the horse of Capt. and Mrs. J.• W. Jefferson, 2206 Athol street, Re- gina, the latter's sister, Miss Eve Mur- iel Wankel, Seaforth, was married to Wan, J. Baker, Elbow, Sask., by a ceremony performed' at 10 o'clock Fria day morning, March lst, by Rev. A. D. MacKenzie, The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Capt, Jefferson, taking her place untler'an arch of white; trimmed with pink sweet peas and roses, The bride was gowneeleireeeeyie.At georget'' with lace trimmings, and carried a shower bou- quet of aphelia roses. and, liles=of-'the- valley. She wore a -•white gold neck- lace with diamond •settings, the gift of the groom. Brothers of the bride and groom signed the register. After the ceremony the wedding dinner was served, the table being decorated with white streamers festooned to the elec- trolfer from the guests' places. Pink Sweet peas were also used and the fa- vors were Ibottquets of white narcis- sus, The brid'e's travelling costume was of navy blue canton crepe with fur trimmed coat of navy hat in harmonizing tones. After a honeymoon trip to western points, Mr, and Mrs, Baker will reside at El- bow, Sask, CLINTON AND MITCHELL RETAIN CUSTOMS OFFICES A few weeks ago announcement was made that Clinton, Seaforth and Mitchell would lose their customs of- fices. During the past week Mitchell and Clinton received word their of- fices would' be continued but so far Seaforth has not been so favored and the Furniture has been removed from the local office Postmaster C. `P. Sills has received instructions to clear postal parcels and it is possible arrangements will be made for the clearance of express and freight shipments in the same manner,for the 'convenience - of the public. Stratford Beacon Herald: "Mitchell, March 9.—.For some months there has been considerable talk that thee customs office in this town.was likely to be without an . officer,' and that customs officer A, J. ,Blowes and Mrs, Bloeves would lie leaving town, Mr, Blowes has received word front gov- ernment headquarters that he is to continue on as cuetonis officer for. Mitchel'(. The many friends of Mr. and' ?vine. Blowes will be pleased to learn that they are not going to leave, for their leaving here would be a dis- tinct loss to the town. Besides the Mitchell business, Mr.. Blowes will have the business of the customs in Seaforth to look after," Clinton News,Reoord: "The Do- minion Government with an idea of economy,• probably, had' decided to close the Clinton Customs ;office, also the. Seaforth and Mitclttel4 offices, but the Clinton Board of Trade immedi- ately got busy and weote the depart- ment that the local office was needed, communications also were sent by the manufacturing companies' in town and last evening the -. secretary of the Board of Trade received word that the Clinton office is to be retained." • COUNCIL MEETING 'Regular aneeting of Council was held in council chamber at 8.15 .p.m. Pfesent, Mayor, Reeve, Geo. P. Card - no, R. G. Parke, Robert 'Smith and 'HH. C. Box.' Minutes of last regular and special meetings, read and con- firmed. 'The report oil the finance committee was adopted as follows; W. G. Fee, $70; Jno. ,A. Willson, $75; The Munic- ipalWorld,. 4 'Bell 'Tel. .45• 7. Pa S•1Co.,, $ Can. Nat.Railways, crossing protec- tion, $4,1.4; Wilson Hawkins, cartage and freight, 93c, La France . Engine Co., Ltd., $21.72; Can, Nat. Tel„ $1,94; Wm, Devereaux, Jr. $5.00; Sol Ilams, wages, $330; 1 Trn Venus, $1.50; ; Jas. V. 'Ryan, wages, $82.50, Thos, Storey, wages, $42.04 Jno. A. Wilson, B:ybt. & D. Reg., 1'8.75;` A. D. Suth- erland,insurance, $10.50; Thos. Ste h .ens, $.00; 'Wilson 'Hawkins, acct, $34:50. Cardno?Parke-,That Joseph Whitehead note amounting to $500 due Jan. lst, 1929, be released to R. Bell Engine & Thresher Co. Parke- Cardnto-'That the requesit of Mr. Sid- ney Dungey to extend his dry clean- ing plant in the East end of the wing attached to Commercial Hotel, that this Council grant same request, Mr, Dungey to comply with all under- writers' regulations regarding same. Cardno,Parke-lThat the auditors, re- port be accepted and the necessary abstracts he printed and that the aud- itor's salaries amounting to $25.00 each be paid. MoK'ILLOP. On 'Wednesday evening, March 6th, at the hone of the bride's parents, Mr. and' _Mrs. Lorne S. Webster, the marriage 'took place of their second diaughter, Cora Pearl, to William Dodds, son df Mr. Thomas Dodi, Rev. W. P. Lane officiating. The bride looked charming in a gown of white georgette and .lace with ban- deau di orange blossoms, and carried a ,bouquet �.t of'Sttmburst roses, She was attended by Miss Mae Webster, wear- ing dale green satin add carrying yellow roses, The groom was ac- ompaniecl by his 'brot'her, Mr. Adam Dodds. , After, tee ceremony, dienef wes served only immediate relatives being presentee The grooms gift to the bride was a cheque, to the brides- maid a bracelet and to the grooms- neat eetie pin, The happy cottple left on"a honeymoon trip to Chicago, the bride Jewelling in a tailored dress of sandefwood crepe and pencil blue coat, with shoes and hat to match. SUFFERED A STROKE' Friends, far a'nd near, regretted the sudden' and serious illuese of Mr. Thomas E, Hays, at. his hoe on E. William Street, Sunday morning. 13e- fore rising Mr. Bays 'was everconte by a paralytic stroke,' retaining only his sense of hearing, On Wednesday he lapsed into unconsciouseess and little hope of his recovery ywas held Wednesdays evening. BROTHER DIES.; e Sympathy is extended to Mrs. J. A. Wileon in the death of her youngest brother, Mr. George 'Hall, cif Cham- bersburg, Pennsylvania,on Friday, March est. bit, Hall and fahaily vis- ited his sister in ,Seaforth lest sum- mer. The following is f4oan the Chambersburg paper: "George A, Heil, presidetrt of .the Chambersburg Baking Company, died yesterday afternoon at 4.50' at his hone in Edgar avenue. Hel was 56 years old, ` Mr, Hall was f stricken Thurs'd'ay night at Shipjiensburg State Teachers' College where he had gone to act as a judge of debate, It was `believed' that he was ^suffering from acute indigestion which had, a serious reaction on his heartn,He was unconscious for a time in the infirm- ary of the college,, but recovered suf. ficiently to return here late yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Hall, who had been summoned' to, 'S'hippensberg,' accom- panied him to Chambersburg and',went with him direct to the office of the baking co,nvpany • so that Me, Hall could open the safe. While; at the balls company offices he cot lamed g P Y toMr Hall sharp ailhis s,o#ash p p in left side, and, en route home 11s. ,Hall went` into a drug store to get some. medicine for him. She was gime oftly a few minutes but when she returned elle found' her husband, in apparent distress waiting for her in his auto- mobile. He told her that the;, pain in his side was becoming more acute and when he reached'' Memorial' Square he hailed C. P. Miller, banker, and asked hint to drive his car hpnte for hint. Mr. Miller took the wheel if the car and Mr. Hall lay d'own in the rear seat. He went to bed as soon -as he got home. A physician w s sum- moned and um-monediand Mr. Hall was given a hype odermic to relieve the pain, He got almost immed'ia'te- relief and; for a time was in good spirits. A'btut 4.45 he asked Mrs. (hall for some a :title in a downstairs . room. When the re- turned, he was dead. "A Canadian by birth, Mr. l tall was naturalized in the county: con'''ks. sev- eral years ago. He lived in Harris- burg for about a score of years before. he moved to Chambersburg eight. years ago to become president of the baking '(While in Harris- burg he was connected with the Har- risburg Foundry and 'Machine Works,. the Russ Brothers Ice Cream Com- pany ands the Harrisburg Manufac- hiring and Bailer Company.; He was a past president of the Chambersburg Rotary Club andformerly headed the Chamber of Commerce. He was a director of the National Bank of Chambersburg and a member of Fall- ing Spring Presbyterian 'Church. Dur- ing his life in .Chambersburg Mr. Hall maintained a high standard of citizen- ships He took an active part in all community endeavors and was bene- volent to a degree that only his inti - Mate friend's knew. He was a man of good humor with a great capacity to make and -keep friend's. His was a kindly, tolerant and jovial spirit that welcomed him in any gathering. As. a business man he was more than or- dinarily successful. Ile is survived by his widow, Mrs, Ada Ellen Hail, a son, George !E„ a student at Mercers- burg Acad�em and a daughter, Mar- garetg Y, g Elizabeth of Drexel Institute Philadelphia. The funeral will 'be held Tuesday .et the home at 2.30, Inter- ment in the mausoleum at Norland cemetery." BROTHER PASSES. The folio vin fromThe Brusesls Post refers to the death of the brother of Mir, James Barron, Goderich street east, . Mr. and Mrs. Barron attended the funeral in Grey Township: "On Monday morning, February 251h, Al- exander Barron answered the call that costes to everyone, at the age of 78 yeats,'4 months and 20 days. Deceas- ed was born in McKillop Township and forty-five years ago was married to. Susan Howlett, who predeceased him four years ago. Alter residing a few years in McKillop Township after his marriage, Mr. Barron moved to the 16th concession of Grey, where he has resided ever since. For the past nine years deceased had been in poor health and was bedfast for the last two months. He is survived by two sons, George and Alex., at home, and one daughter, Mrs. Who. Hurst, of Elma Township; A son, Archie, was killed overseas. Deceased is also survived by one brother, Jellies Bar- ron of Seaforth. Deceased' when able had attended the Moncreiff church and' Rev. Mr. Maines conducted the services on Wednesday afternoon, In- terment was made in Brussels ceme- tery." SELLS FARM. " Listowel Bander: "Mr, W. J. Dowd was in Wake/deo on Saturday last transacting a business deal amounting to 124,000, being alt 'exchange nt a business block on King street, Water- loo, owned by James ,Goudie, of Pres- ton; for a very excellent dairy farm,, part of which is in the town limits of ,Seaforth, owned by •Mr, - 5.. R. Arch's bald, ',of Listowel. Possession will be .given April 1st," Mr,,,Dale,Nixon has this farm under lease at .present, Phone 84 $1 A YEAR MRS, CHARLES EBERHART, The death of Mrs, Charles Eber- hart, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John T. Eleie, Tuckersmith, on Monday morning, March llth, in her 81st year, removed one who had seen the farms in Hibbert Township be- ing cleared in the bush, When the deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Baile, was six years of age the fancily came to Western On- tario from Toronto, and nta'de their way through the bush to a' spot three miles east of Staffa, and erected their own log house, The 100 acres now occupied by ,lir. ,Hugh Norris was cleared' by them. On this farm 'she lived until her marriage to the late Charles Eberhart, of Egmondville. For several years 'they resnd'ed on the 2nd concession of Tuckersmith, and then purchased the Baffle homestead and remained'. on it until retiring to Seaforth in 1913. Two years later Mr. Eberhart's death occurred, Mrs, Eberhart was an only daughter of the late George Belle who came to To- ronito.from Ireland. Two daughters, iV ms Charles f Curry, Moose it: o e Jaw, Sask„ and Mrs, John Elgie, Tucker - smith, and four sons, George, of Mc- Killop; Harry, of Alaska; Robert, of Seaforth, and Dr. Frank Eleerhart, of Mea'ford, survive. Though a rheuma- tic cripple the past ten years, Mrs. Eberhart was able to be up and a- round. In July, 1928, she suffered a broken hip, the result of, a fall, but was not bedfast until a month ago. During the War, practically her sole occupation was knitting for the Red Cross. In= this Is in ail benevolent purposes, or personal kindness,dress, she spared• r e t b neith time nor effort. The funeral, which was largely at- tended, was held on IWednesday af- ternoon' from the Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, to Maitland Bank Cemetery. The service was conduct- ed by Rev. I. B. Koine and Rev. W. -D McDonald. The pallbearers were three sons, George, Robert and Frank; John Elgie, and two grandsons, George and. Donald. :Eberhart, HIBBERT. •Passes Suddenly:—The rather sud- den' death of Mr. Matthew Joseph Coyne on the sixth concession, Hib- bert, Saturday, March 9, was deeply regretted in this community. For two years Mr: Coyne bad not been in the best of health but during the last few months he appeared to have been completely recovered. He was born 69 years ago, a son of the late John and,Margaret Coyne.and was brought up on a farm just east ofthe farm, where he died' Twersty-(five years ago last June he was married to his now bereft widow, Matilda O'Reilly. One sister and one brother survive, "Mrs, James Doyle and Mt. Michael Coyne, both of Hibbert. Seven chil- dren mourn the loss of a loving fath- er: Joseph at home; Sister Solicitus, London, and Camilla, 'Louis, VIic'hael, Matthew and Nita, at home. The funeral was held on Monday from his late ?residence to St. Columban Church, The service was conducted by Rev. Fr. Da•ntzer. Interment was made in St. Columban Cemetery. The pall -'bearers were: John Coyne, Louis Duffy, John L. Johnston, Frank Coyne, Michael Doyle and' John O'- Reilly. DUBLIN. Mrs. Jerry IBylan of Stratford visited at the home. of her mother, Mrs. T. _)Maloney on Tuesday. The many friends of Mr. William Hills are 'sorry to hear that he is not improving in 'health as they would like. Mrs. Leo Krauskopf and daughter Catherine returned :home from Lon- don hospital on Monday evening. 'Many from here attended the fune- ral of the late Matthew Coyne, which took place on 'Monday. Dublin and vicinity experienced one of the worst storms on Thursday last. Considerabledamage was done and many windmills blown down. Mr, Frank Feeney is in 'Stratford this week, serving as a juryman. Holy Name Society St. . Patrick's day social evening, March 18th, 1929, from 9 to 1 o'clock, St. Patrick's hall, Dublin. Orchestra, Admission 50c, All welcome. Come and see the Plain People at St. Patrick's Parish Hall, March 15th, underr the auspices of the Holy Name Society. Orchestra in attendance, ELIMVILLE. No serious damage was done in this vicinity by last Wednesday's and Thursday's windstorm. No school was held on Thursday, Mr. 'Jackson Woods bas been con- fined to his bed for a few days. Mr, Oho, has purchased a new Chevrolet truck for his,summer's hauling. 'Mr. Silas Johns is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Pybus, at Chis- elhurst, Mn, and' Mrs, George Dairs of Saints'bury have rented Mr. W. Bat:. ten's house in Winchelsea. EGMONDVILLE, IThe regular meeting of the Eg- naondville Y.PS.C.E, was held on Monday evening and' Kenneth Jack- son was in charge. The meeting opened by hymn 361 and was followed, by prayer by Rev,. W. D. McDonald,' The Scripture' lesson was read by Bill 'McDonald. A very pleasing solo -was then rendered by Mr. McDonald. ,Hymn, 270 was then sting and the topic for the evening was ta- ken by, henneth Jackson,After a Ulf tf Only a good watch combines real usefulness and beauty J A watch, to be useful, must do more than give good timekeeping service. It must give this service regularly, without inter- ruption, savefor accident orthe cleaning and adjustment every watch must have. Only a good'watch can give this dependable service. ' Beauty, also, which nowadays must include style—is found only in a good watch. Cases by Wadsworth—acknowledged style leaders in the dress of fine watches—protect and beautify the high-grade movements in our showing. Come in and look over the many exquisite designs in modern watches. We are sure you will find at least one style exactly suited to your taste. FredS. S Savauge JEWELER OPTOMETRIST THE GIFT SHOP short intermission; the -minutes of -the previous meeting were read and ad- opted. The meeting closed' by hymn 263 and the Mizpah benediction. 'A. regular monthly meeting of the W.MJS. of Egnrondville United Church, was 'held at the home of Mrs. W. F. 'McMillen on Friday, March 8. Mrs. McMillan .presid'ed and' read the Scripture, 3rd chap. Malachi. Mrs. Hu'gh Chesney read. the devotional leaflet, "Budget Making?' -Mrs. Brown .Head a leaflet on "Preparation for Easter." Mission study, "Oriental work in 'Canada," was introduced 'by Mrs. McMillan, Miss Charters and Miss McTavish. Mrs. MODona'ld :led ,in prayer, that those coming to our land may no more be strangers. Mrs. McMillan gave a reading about Mrs. K'im' from Korea.. Our next meeting will he a special one on Easter Mon- day. The meeting was closed by hymn 116 followed' by prayer by Mrs. Brown and a dainty lunch was served by the 'hostess. WINTHROP. The Glee Club met at the home of Miss Alnira Shannon last Tuesday evening, The night was spent in progressive euchre. Mrs. Montgom- ery captured ladies' first prize, a pair of scissors; men's prize, a jack knife, went to r. Sol. Shannon; consola- tion prizes, went to Miss Lydia Reid and Mr. Moody Holland. A dainty. lunch was served by the hostess. We are .pleased to hear that Mr, Met Clarke is improving nicely after his operation. 'Mr. Harold Tomlinson and Mr. Wilmer Cuthill treated their friends to a dance in the hall •last Friday night. Everyone reported an Al time, We were sorry to hear that Mr. James Simpson had- the'enisfortTnte to fall out of the mow and fracture his hip. He is getting along a's nicely as can be expected, at time of writing. Miss Anona Dale spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gov- enlock, We are sorry to hear that little Glenn Pryce is confined to his bed. with an injured collar bone. Mrs. Theron Betties was called to Goderich owing to the serious illness of her mother, who underwent a crit- ical operation this week. Mr. ,Betties also received word from his father, who lives in Goderich township, that he had fallen and frac- tured his arm. We wish them both a speedy recovery. The Ladies' Aid and W.M.S. and Women's Day of Prayer was held at the home of Mrs. S. Shannon last week. Twenty -(five ladies were pres- ent, with the president, Mrs. Simpson, in the chair. The meeting opened by singing hymn 227 and repeating the Apostles' Creed in unison. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Bullard, fol- lowed by prayer by Mrs. Cuthill, fol- lowed'. by hymn 546 and prayers by Mrs. Robt, McClure, Airs. Garn'ltam, Mrs. Eaton, Hymn 374 was then sung and prayer by Rev. Mr. Smith, followed by hymn 437 and prayer by _Mrs. Robert Campbell. The regular meeting opened by singing hymn 531, Scripture lesson 2nd chapter Cor, was read by Miss McNeill followed by prayer by Mrs. C. Dolrnage. The roll call and reports of WJMJS. and Lad- ies' Aid were given. The topic, "The Christian Church in Africa" was given by Margaret Cuthill. After a few business items were discussed, the meeting closed by singing hymn 386 and repeating the Lords .prayer in unison. after which a dainty lunch was served, Remember the Northside Sunday School Easter Concert GOOD FRIDAY AN ENTIRE CHANGE OF ENTERTAINMENT THIS YEAR INCLUDES • Mr. J. H. Cameron Of Toronto CANADA'S FOREMOST ENTERTAINER Miss McElroy Of London - TALENTED ELOCUTIO'NIST Assisted by Local Talent