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CHEVROLET GARAGE
A. W. Dunlop
Seaforth, Ont,
Phone 187
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We pay the highest prices for good cream.
Our services to our patrons are the best that can be given.
Do not send :your creamto other Creameries; we want
it here.
To operate a Creamery we need your co-operation.
In- return for you co-operation we willgive you of our
best in service and prices,
We are agent for the Mellotte Cream Separators. Come
in and see the new Models.
Seaforth . Creamery Co, Seaforth, Ont,
C. A. BARBER, Prop.
Son
W. J. Walker 86a Alir
UNDERTAKING,
—and—
EMBALMING
Motor or Horse Equipment
W, J•• WALKER, holder of Go-
vernment diploma and license.
Flowers Furnished.
Night or day phone 67.
Pianos Tuned
Cleaned and
Repaired
Chas. A. Flowey
Phone.327-J. Centre St.
TUCKERSMITH.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McLellan of Mil-
ton spent the week -end with Mr, and
'Mrs. H. McGregor of Kippen,
Word was received here this week
of the death of 'Miss Margaret Elgie,
youngest daughter of the late John
and Mrs, Elgie, formerly of Tucker -
smith.
Air. and 'Mrs: Jas. Hay_ spent Sun-
day at the l ome: of Mr, John Hay ,on
-the Mill 'Roads
S.S. No. 9 school are holding their
annual Christmas .concert on Thurs-
day evening; h
Dee. 1 9t .
D
Air;' Wes Richardson, Walker Car-
lile and Miss Muriel Carlile s.pent a
day bast week at the home of 'Me. and
Mrs. Wm, Lands'borough,
Mr. Thos. Coleman received word
last Monday that his niece, Miss Mar-
garet Elgie,youngest daughter of the
late, John Elgie had died the day pre-
vious of meningitis of the brain at her
home in Los Angeles, Cal.
, S:S, No, 6 is practising for their en-
tertainment.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McClyinont of
Kip:peu visited relatives here last
week,
Turners' Sunday school are busily
engaged in preparing their annual
concert to be given in the church on
Mon., Dec. 23 at 8 o'clock. A cordial
invitation is extended to all the friends
to be present.
As the last Wednesday of the year
falls on Christmas the annual school
meeting of S. S. No, 6, Tuckersmith,
will be held on Thursday, December
216th et 2 p.m. for the transaction of
business pursuant to the statute and to
the rqling of the education department
as published in ,the newspapers, A
good attendance of ratepayers is de-
sired.
S. S. No. 9, Tuakersmi'th, is having
an entertainmenyThursday, Dec. 19th.
Prize Winners at Guelph, -Among
those who won ribbons at the Guelph
winter Fair were: 'Stallions, foaled in
119214, 2nd, A. & J. Broadfoot, Sea -
forth; stallions foaled in 1929, 3rd,. A.
& J. Broadfoot; snare foaled in 1929,
9th, A. and J Bcoadfoot; 7th, D. Foth-
eringham and Son, Bruceifield. Among
the Clydesdales were: Brood mare,
foaled previous to January 1, 1926,
4th, .R. J. Scott, Cromarty; 66• A and
J. Broadfoot; 9th, D. Fotheringham
and Sons; mare foaled in 1.927 -15th,.
C. Roy Toll, Blylth; three get of sire,
3rd, .A. & J. •Braadlfoot,
H, H. Mcllines .
chiropractor
Of Wingham, will be at the
Commercial. Hotel, Seaforth
Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, Afternoons ,
Diseases of all kinds success-
fully treated.
Electricity used.
MANLEY.
Mr. John Messerschmidt, formerly
of this place and now of Stratford,
made a business trip to Seaforth last
week.
All cars are tied up for the present
until .the weather man • changes Isis
tactics but somepeople would have us
believe to keep the roads open' would
pay for quick transportation, but as it
is the taxes are high enough and there
Was a time when the producers had a
lot of teaming to do, who had to make
the besit of it to make ends meet. We
are told we have to keep up with the
times, which is very true, but by so
doing we are driving the young off the
farms for when they see all tho.se who
have easy jabs they fall in line and at
the clip the world is going now this
country will be owned by foreigners
who are willing to do the. work. We
are told the country, never was more
prosperous—if that is true why are
there ,so many farms for sale and no
one to, buy them, even at the price the
buildings cost,
Ward has been. received . of the
death of Mrs. Win. Purcell ' in De-
troit this week. The funeral was held
in the city b'ti Wednesday. She was
formerly Miss.. Kehoe - of Logan Pp.
and is survived by her husband, who
-formerly lived at Manley.
HIBBERT.
The regularmonthly meetnig of the
Hibbert 'Connell was held,. in Town-
. ship .q'Iall, Staffa, on Monday, Dec 3'6,
all the meunibcrs in attendance and the
minutes of the previous nneeting read
and adopted. ;By-laws, No. 313'6 re• the
Broadfloot Creek Dr en "and No. 3317
re the 13'ig Drain received 'their third
readings aid were finally passed,
Orders were issued for the ,paynnent
of the Cou» lty aceaunts, ISch'ooi re'qui-
-itions, debent Yes dine and all Road
Expenditure a
r ti general accounts .to
wind up 'the btp
mess .for tilts'y coir 1929.
The ntectin'g then adjourned,
Mrs, Kathleen Feeney, Clerk:
McKILLOP
Tho regular monthly meeting of
Duct's Church W, iiD1. IS. and Ladies'
Aid Was held on Decenvber 10th at
Mrs, Finlay McKerclter's, ,Hymn 1712,
and afterwards roll call. Mrs, John
Henderson gave a report of hhe Dr.
Bryce meeting in North Side United
Church, Seaforth. Mrs. (Rev.) Smith
gave a paper on southern Alberta con-
ditions. Both were very •much en-
joyed by all the ladies. It was decid-
ed to hold the next meeting at ,Mrs.
Robert Hogg's. The ladies quilted
before the meeting. The following
evening, Wednesday, the weekly pray-
er meeting was held at the manse,
HILLSGREEN.
'W.M.S. 'held their birthday party
on Wednesday afternoon in the base-
ment of the church. After the usual
meeting the election of officers was
held for the coming year, During the
lunch hour each one produced •t.
photo of themisetves when young and
it was veryanutsing to guess who were, and a social half horn' was
spent. Officers elected are as follows:
Presi.deht, Mrs, J. C, Cochrane; 1st
vice Pies., Mrs. R: Stephenson; 2nd
vice Pres., Mrs H. Turner; Secret-
ary, Mrs, R. McAllister; Treasurer,
Mrs Webster Turner; Messenger
Sec, `Mrs. W. Carlile; supply Sec.,
M1s. Chas. Stephenson; prest Sec„
Mints Anitie Jnarrott; stranger's Sec.,
Sirs. R. ItfnAll'ister; Organist, Mrs, G.
A'ntlerson,
The friends in this neighborhood
were sorryy to hear of the illness . of
Rev. Mr, t.isndy of Nile, but hope he
will be around again soon.
Mr, Ralph Stephenson received
word of the death of his mother, M's.
Annie S'tephetrson' of Clinton, . on
Tuesday, Funet'al arrangements were
root completed at time of writing.
W(iit and For Sale Ads,.3 times 50c
TOWN TOPICS
Miss For of Blyth was a week -end
guest of Mrs, J, Li, Martin.
Mrs, Duncan of Woodstock, Ont.,
who spent the past month with her
sister,. Mrs. Wm, McMichael, will re-
turn oil Monday next. Mrs. McMich-
ael will acco'tttpany her and spend
several months In Woodstock,
Mrs„ . ('Rev,): iKaine leaves on
Thursday to spend. a month with her
parents, Mr, and Mrs, Inglis et Engle-
hart.
Mrs, Douglas Beattie of Toronto is
visiting Mr. and Mrs, Johtt Beattie.
The Sunday School entertainment
and Christmas Tree given by the
scholars of St, Thomas' Church, will
be held on Friday night, commending
at 7.30, in the parish hall,
Mrs. Finlayson, 'Sr., John Street,
has been quite .ill, having suffered a
slight stroke a few days ago. Mrs,
Finlayson's many friends will be
pleased to learn that she is now 101 -
proving,.
Mrs. Ross Scott and baby girl re-
turned to Brucefieid on Wednesday
this week from,
ta'1.
Scott Memorial h
os
i -
The
C,WIL, gave a very pretty tea
at the halite of Mrs, McMillan on
Wednesday to help pay for the C.W.
L. room in the Scott Memorial hospi-
tal. Christmas decorations of silver
and red were very effective, -
Col. and Mrs, R. S, Hays are smil-
ing since the arrival of a fine young
grandson has been announced.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bechely and two
children, Peggie and . Biddle, were
week -end guests of Air, and sirs, R,
J. Sproat, Peggie is remaining to
spend Chris'tm'as with her aunt,
Miss Mary Louise Hays of Toronto,
Art S.chpol end Mr. George Hays of
the Technical School, London, ar-
rive Thursday to spend the Christ-
mas' vacation with their parents, Col,
and Mrs, R, S. Hays. •
Mrs. R. E. Coates has returned
from Toronto where she has been for
some time,
Mr. Will Govenlock is in Toronto
this week.
A number from town attended the
dance given at the. home of Mr. end
Mrs, James Carter, Huron road, on
Friday evening,
Mrs. R. N. Hays and Miss Nellie
Campbell of New York are the guests
of Mr, and Mrs. R. E. Jackson James
street, and a're: remaining in Seaforth
for a week 'or two.
Friends will be pleased to . know
that Miss R. V'anstone of Stratford,
who has• been visiting her sister, Mrs,
L. G, VanlEgtnond, is recovering after
a severe attack of blood'=poisoning in
her hand,
Santa Claus to C nus v>ill 'visit
the -Lions
Community Christmas Tree at Sea -
forth on Friday, December 20th at
3,30 p:m.
'Considerable quantities ofy Christ-
mas poultry arebeing delivered these
d ays.
Mr. and Mrs. Mac McDermid and
Miss McD'enmid left Tuesday for
Cleveland to atttend the funeral of
their sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Briggs, (form-
erly Jean ..MdDesmid) which will take
place on Thursday. Mrs, Briggs'
death occurred on Dec. 1d two weeks
after going to Arizona for her health.
Her son Charles attending Oxford
university, England, has been delayed
on his return owing to the recent
storm.
The. Mail and Empire had a splen-
did" account of the rese'arch work of
Mrs. H. B. Maitland, formerly Miss
Mary Cowan of this co'mmunity.
Arrangements have been made to
have Main street decorated this week,
Mr, Jack Broderick who has had
much experience in' this art. is in
charge of the work,
DUBLIN.
C. W. L. Social eventing, Friday,
Dec, 27ith, 1429.
Altar Society social evening, Fri-
day, Jan. 3rd, 1930. Orchestra. Lunch.
Splendid evenings assured and all are
welcome.
We are glad to see Fred Forrester
able to be around again after his ac-
cident.
Miss Annie Ryan spent Sunday
with her mother, Mrs, Pat. Ryan,
We are pleased to hear Mrs. Leo
Murray is gradually improving.
.Misses Teresa Carpenter, Dolly
Cronin and Angela Shea spent Satur-
day in Stratford.
Mr. Ralph Dill of Detroit is visiting
Mr. and Mrs, P. Dill.
The annual' meeting of•the Ladies'
Guild, St. Mary's Church, Dublin,
was held at the home of Mrs, Archie
Forbes on Dec. 12, for the purpose of
electing officers for the coming year.
Because of faithful service, the same
officers were all re-elected. President
—Mrs, Archie Forbes; 1st vice Pres„
Mrs. JiolJilrn Moore, Logan; Secretary
Treasurer Mrs. Joe Moore, Logan;
Buying coin„ Mrs. John Darling, Mrs.
Frank Smith; Floral com., Mrs. Les-
lie Moore; Mrs, Frank Moore; Cor,,
Mrs. AIex, Darling,
Mr, L. J. Looby was in Stratford on
Saturday on business,
Mr, and Airs. John Jordan visited
at the 'home of Mr. and Mrs, Ed,
Gormley on Sunday.
Word was received on Monday of
the death of Dan, Wafters, son of the
late Jahn Walters of Hibbe'r't, who
died' in California,
Mr, James Shea made a business
'trip to Toronto on Monday.
'Miss Dottie Cronin returned from
Kitchener last week, after having vis-
ited there,
Mrs. Duncan
formerly Miss Alice Harrison
will be at
PullmaII 's Barber
Shop
DECEMBER 20th and 23rd
For all the latest Curls
Phone '125 for appointment
OLD TIMER
NEW TINIER,
OLD YEAR NEW YEAR
eardno's Hall, Seaforth
New Year's Eve, Tins., Dec. 31st
T.
CIRCASSIAN CIRCLE. -9 o'clock
NEW YEAR FROLIC 12 o'clock NEW YEAR FROLIC
CONNFETT'I, STREAMERS, BALLOONS, SONGS, etc.
MUSIC.
CULLIGAN'S
ROYAL TROUBADOURS
OF STRATFORD
SIX PIECES
P, M. Chesney
Herbert Fowler
Hugh M. Chesney
Earl VanlEgmond
Harry Charters
Ches, Dolntage
Floor Managers.
Admission=One dollar a couple, Extra Lady : 50c,
Spectators' Gallery 25c,
EVERYBODY WELCOME
All proceeds to Seaforth Agricultural Society
Committee—Edwin Chesney, Ross McGregor, Gurdon McGavin, H,
Blanchard
E. LIVI\'GSTON, President A. D. SUTHERLA'N'D, Secy.-Treasr.
I'NSTALLATIO'N.
At the regular convocation of Mal-
loch Chapter, R,A,M, held on Monday
evening the following officers were
duly installed for 1930 by ' Ex:Comp,
Harry E. Jeffery:
Z,—Ex, Com. James E, Keating.
Ex.lComp. (Chas, Adams.
H., Ex. Comp, R. N. Bissontette,
J., Ex. Comp. 1Vm. J. Shannon,
Treasurer, Ex.•Comp. J, G. Mullen.
S iN , Go'mp, C,•FL Venner,
S)E., Ex. Comp. Arch. M. Barton.
P.S.,
Comp, T. lt'r. Scribbens.
S.fi.. Comp, H. B. Plumsteel,
7.'S., Comp. Dalton Reid. ' •
MA.V., Ex. Comp. C. A. Barber.
A.. VEt: Comp.Geo Jefferson.
M.3 V., Ex,Cpmp,A. D:' Suther-
land. .
.Comp, Dr. Janes Munn.
D. ,of C., Ex: Comp. S. T. Holmes
Jan:., Comp. James Rankin,
Auditors, Ex.Comp. Chas, Aber -
hart and Ex. Comp, A. D. Sutherland.
W. J: McBRIEN.
!.Following a brief illness, the death
occurred suddenly from a heart.
attack, of William John MclBrien of
'Hullett, early Friday morning, Dec.
13th.
Mr. "MoBrien was born 72 years ago
in Hullett, where he spent his entire
life, son of the late Mr, William
MOBrien. In 1684 he was married to
Eliz'a'beth Miller 01 Hallett, who sur-
vives. There also survive, four sons
and three daughters: Garnet of De-
troit, Alfred of Saskatoon, Eldred of
,Detroit and Secord at home; Mrs.
T. E. Mason ,of Clinton, Mrs, Fletcher
Gibbings of Kindersley, Sask. and
Mary of Essex. .He is also survived
by one sister, Mrs. H. Heslop of De-
troit.
In Mr. McBrien's death,- Hullett
loses one of its most worthy and re-
spected residents, 'Mr. MdBrien idles
a Conservative in politics; an Orange-
man, being a member .of Seaforth
Lodge, and was a valued member of
St. 'Thomlas' Anglican Church, Sea -
forth. •
The funeral which was held on Sun-
day at 1,30.o',olock at' his late residence
was very' largely attended.' Rev. T. H.
Brown of ,Seaforth conducted the ser-
vices, which were in charge of Sea -
forth and Clinton Orange Lodges.
Interment took place ih Clinton Cem-
etery. The pallbearers were six
nephews: Ogle Miller and Win.
Miller, both . of Goderich; Edward
Miller of Hamilton; Elmer and Rus-
sell Miller of Stratford, and Frederick
Miller of Royal Oak, Mich.
Among those from a distance who
attended the funeral were: Mr, ansI
Mrs. W. F.. Miller and fancily of
Royal Oak, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. A.
R, MciBrienand family, •o'f Essex;
Miss Mary A'faBrien of Essex; Mrs,
H. Heslop, Messrs. G. R. and E. M.
MdBrien, all of Detroit, besides many
from Goderich, Varna, Auburn and
front all the surrounding community..
LADIES' AID.
'Tine election of .officers of the
Ladies' Aid of North Side United
Church was held at their December
meeting when very encouraging re-
ports were heard from each depart-
ment, 'Fourteen meetings were 'held
during the year, while 1138 visits were
made on newcomers and shut-ins; 95
were remembered with fruit and
flowers; -36 .cards of sympathy were
sent to bereaved members of our con-
gregation, During the year the treas-
urer paid out278.7'5, leaving a 'balance
on hand of $636,115,
'Following are the officers elected
for the coming years 'Hon, Pres.—
Mrs. Thompson: 'Pres,—Mrs. Mc -
Gavin; ilet Vice-Pres,—Mrs, 'Bur-
rows; 2nd Vice-Pres,=Mrs, Chiff;
Recording Secy—Airs. Glew; Cor-
responding Sec'y Mrs. Hudson;
Treasurer—Mrs. Finlayson; Prop-
erty Committee Conv, Mrs. Consitt;
Flower 'Con,—Mrs \'InIntosh;, Visit-
ing Con,—Mrs, 11-rost• 'Kitchen Con,—
Mrs, 'Stark; Audi tors—Mrs. Borrows
and Mrs, Archibald.
STAFFA,
The annual Christmas ' tree concert
will be held in the hall on Monday,
Dee, 23. A fie program will be pre.
seated,
Mrs, Xi, Gray, spent the week -end
with Stratford friends,
Mr. Roy 'Kerslake who is visiting
at ,his haute here from the West, was
operated on for appendicitis ih Sea-
fiq'tcth hospital recently.
EGMONDVILLE.
The regular meeting of the W.M.S.
of Egmondville United Church was
held on Friday, Dec. 13th. Mrs. Mc-
\Iilban presided and opened the meet-
ing by hymn 364, last three verses,
Scripture lesson was read by Mrs, Mc
Millan, Mark 16, The devotional
leaflet, "The Region Beyond," was gi-
ven by Mrs,. James AlIeu; vibe also led
in prayer. A very gratifying annual
financial report was given , by the
treasurer, 'Mrs. James Brown;. dedica-
tory prayer by Miss Mactavish; study
topic, 'Overseas News," introduced
by Airs. McMilbant The different parts
were taken by the following ladies:
Trinidad, Mrs. James Brown; Japan,
Mrs. Malcolm; Korea, Mrs. Shilling-
law;
hilling
law; North China, Mrs. John .Love;
South China, Mrs. P. M. Chesney;
West China, Mrs. McGonigle; India,
Miss Thome; West Central Africa,
Miss Charters. Mrs. ,Central
closed.
The officers:
Hon, Pres.. Miss Afactavish,
President, Mrs. R. E. McKenzie.
1st vice, Mrs. McMillan
lard vice, Mrs, Chesney Sr.
3rd vice, Airs, James Allen.
4th vice, Miss Thonts,
Secretary, -firs, Stewart.
Treasurer, Mrs. Brown.
Home Helpers secs., Miss H. E.
Geurniell and Mrs. Malcolm.
Temperance Sec„ Mrs. P. M. Ches-
ney.
Press sec., Miss Charters,
Alrss. Mou•thh Sec., Miss Mact'avisb
Stranger's secs., Airs. Routledge and
Mrs. Stewart
Pianist, Mrs. H. Moore,
Mission Band Pres., Miss Evalena
Not.
The meeting was closed by hymn
390 and prayer.
The regular meeting of the Young
Peoples Society was held on Monday
evening with the third vice president
Jean Smith in charge, The meeting
was opened by hymn 1911 after which
Mr. Coleman led in prayer. Alice
Thompson read the Scripture lesson
and Mr. Lane gave a very splendid
and interesting talk on Citizenship.
Miss Ethel Jackson rendered a pleas-
ing solo and the orchestra gave two
num'bers. After a short intermission,
the- election of officers for 1930 was
held and will be as follows:
Honorary President. Keith Webster,
President, Jean Smith.
Tst vice pres., Vera Crozier.
2nd vice Pres„ Evalena Nott.
3rd vice president, Jeanette .Finnigan
4th vice president, Margaret Patrick
Rec. Sec„ Grace Coleman,
'Press sec., Rod, McLean.
Corr, Sec., Alice Thompson.
Assistant sec., Robert Tyndall.
Treasurer. Rossie Patrick,
•Pianist—Violet Tyndall.
Assistant pianist, Mrs. Chesney,
The meeting closed with a hymn
and the Mizpalt benediction.
C. G. I. T.
The weekly meeting of the Marion
Keith GGrI,'T. was held Wednesday
evening, Dec, 111th in the basement of
the North Side United Church, Sea -
forth, The meeting opened with a
CeGa,T, hynnn, followed by the Lord's
Prayer, The arrival of Santa Claus
at this juncture caused much excite-
ment as he dis'tributecl gifts among the
C:G.LT. girls, The year book was
read by jean Frost and the Sripture
by Jean Pincher. Then a story, The
Legend of St. Christopher" was read
by Helen Britton, followed by a duet
by Helen Lane and Bessie 'Clttff, A
piano solo was given by Anna 'Hanna,
The (Other Wise .Man" was read by
Winnie 'Savauge, A quartette •w•as
given iby Helen Lane, Margaret Cud -
more and' Bessie Olttff, Florence
'Knight , sang a solo.: Refreshments
were then served and a very interest-
ing eventing was brought to a close by
repeating' the benediction in unison,
ROBERT NELSON HAYS.
The death of Robert Nelson Hays,
formerly of Seaforth, in New York
city, Friday night, Dec, 13, came as a
shook to his relaitives and a .host of
friends,who had looted forward to.
the semi-annual visit of Mr, Hays and
his wife, He mos 59 years of age,
and was horn in McKillop. After tom-
pleting his education he taught school
Por ':a few years in McKillop, after
which he tient to Chicago, where he
entered the book publishing business,
Eater he went to New York; where,
with GeorgeDoran, he ' organized the
eur; e Doran Company, ono of the
largest book publishing 'houses on the
,continent. Some years ago, whoa the
Doran company sold out to an English
first, he withdrew, and had contem-
plated retiring to his old home in Sea -
forth, Re leaves his wife and two
sisters, Mrs, John M. Govenlock of
Seaforth and Mrs. Agnes. Munro of
Regina, and one brother, William T.
Heys of Edgerton, Alta, Mr Bays
taught in Kinburn school and in S.S.
No. 4, M'cKillop.. The funeral took
place et the residence of Mr, J M,
Govenibck, E, William street; at 2 p.
nt, on Tuesday, The services were
condltcted by Rev, I. B ,Kaine of the
Presbyterian Church, Two beautiful
selections were rendered by Messrs.
Rennie, Reid, .Stewart and Willis. The
pallbearers were: Wm, Black, Albert
Sperling, Thos, Stephens Jr., Nelson
Govenlock, Nelson Cardio, Joseph
Scott. Interment was made •iii Mait-
land Bank Cemetery. Many beautiful
floral tributes were received; includ-
ing those from the Comfne'rciaf Trav-
eller's Assoc. of New York; Doran,
Doubleday dy Co. New York; • Associat-
ed
r
New Boole Co, Xork; Mr and
vlrs, Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler, A
friend, Mr. Caldwell, Dr, and Mrs,
Chas. Campbell, New York; Mr, R,
H. Jackson, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs,
Reid, S'tra'tford; R. Jackson and j.
Cardio, Mr, and -Mrs. J, M. Goven-
lock, Seaforth; Mr, and Mrs, E. C.
Munro, Regina.
LISTO'WEL,
-Bitch alarm has been felt by many
investors is till's district during the
past week, fearing,the loss of money
invested in first mortgages on prop-
erty on the Hamilton -Toronto high-
way. Many and varied reports have
been circulated, and while there is
a large treasure of truth in these
reports, nothing definite can yet be
learned, About $250,000 is about the
amount that has been invested by
people in this district.
This movement started some 1.6
or 17 years ago and 'Mr. J. Cecil
Hamiitm, solicitor, has acted as ag-
ent for the firm Hobbs and Hobbs,
Limited, of Toronto. The money was
invested in first mortgages :at seven
per •cent, in houses and lots in and
'around 'Torotta, but particularly on
the highway. No trouble has been
experienced during these years, in-
terest being paid regularly and in
some cases a portion, of the- prin-
cipal paid off. An insurance, policy
was given each investor'for at' least
the amount of the' loan, '1uring this
year, however, diffictthies:have arisen,
interests were not paid'and the in-
vestors became sus iciu is It is
now found that on some. of ,these
properties no houses have been er-
ected. The insurance company states
that, considering the value of the
property an'd the security, inspec-
tion of the dwellings was not nec-
essary. Mr, Hamilton has himself
invested largely in the scheme, hay -
Xmas Dinner
There Is nothing better titan
lAPoN
A pair of these birds would
be enjoyed by all,
MILK FED, CRATE FATTENED
LAR(r'F., PLUIYIP, tEIt4$Elk nr
Order now as'I only have a few.
0. P. SIEGRIST
Centre Street, Seaforth, Phone 304
iug every confidence in the invest- .
meat,
dnvestors are now looking into the
aatter, some having gone to ,Toron-
to
n -
to to inspect their property, which
possibly should have been done years
ago. In some cases everything is all.
right and the investor is more than
covered by the value of his !holdings.
In other cases particulars are not
available'and the loss is not definite-
ly known. ivIr. Hamilton visited the
Attorney General's department in -To-
ronto on Wednesday of last week,
spending several hours there going
fully into all details of the matter
Listowel Banner,
Greetings
To convey to all our
kindest remembran.
ces and best wishes
for a Merry Christ.
alas and a bright,
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happy and Prosper=
ous New Ve'ar.
Watson & Reid
REAL ESTATE AND
INSURANCE
Phone 33W Seaforth, Ontario
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We have a wonderful line of all kinds of Furniture. Chesterfields,
Dining Suites and Bedroom Outfits. All our staple lines are complete.
Along with the best selection of smaller lines suitable for Gifts. such as
OCCASIONAL CHAIRS AND -TABLES DINNER WAGONS
DESKS TELEPHONE SETS SEWING CABINETS
CEDAR CHESTS SMOKERS MAGAZINE RACKS
LampsSpecialty, Very a S ecialt at Low
Prices
Agents for Fade Radios and Sherlock Manning Pianos. We have
elk, a few slightly used pianos.
ROCKERS CARD TABLES FANCY COVERS
AND NOVELTIES OF ALL KINDS
Please call and look things over early and let us hold your choice
for Christmas Delivery. At least call and see what we can show you.
Our window display is only an indication of what is throughout the
Store
WE INVITE YOU
AUTO
YOUR
Goodyear Tires and Tubes
Battery Sales and Service
Charging and Repairing all makes of Batteries
A good tine of new and used parts of different makes of cars
If your car is in need of repairs, give us a call
Studebaker Sales and Service.
Reoier's Garage
PHONE 167W .