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The Seaforth News, 1923-06-07, Page 113; WHOLE SERIES, SERIES, VOLUNIE, 45, • SERRO RTH, ONTARIO, THU1i1SlDRY, JUNE 7, 1923 • This is the time to try our • • Special Ice. Cream Bricks • Did you ever try one? Ask those who have had them: They are delightfully splendid. Try one. Only 35c each The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant 1111tChiS011'S for Groceries SUGAR.—The Canadian Grocer reports in last issue: "The situation. appears strong and indications point to advances in the near future. 380483 tons less sugar at the ports of Cuba as well as the interior than last year. STRAWBERRIES.—We have made arrangements for good berries at favorable prices from Norwich district. Prices there are usually lowest early in the_season. If you favor us with an order for your requirements now, Nve think. we can get you best fruit and lowest prices. SALMON (to arrive) Red Spring Sahnon at per large can asc 5 Cans for $1.15 The grades of Salmon are Red Sockeye,.Red..Spring,• Red Red Cohoe, Pale Spring and Pink. This special Offering is next to the highest grade, is better. than our regular 30c and 35c Salmon, and is an offering we cannot repeat, being at 65c,per dozen less than wholesaler's (not retailer's) cost. Be wise, therefore, anti sectireplenty when you can. F. D. Iltitchison PHONE 166 Summer Footwear For Ladies we are showing a • White Buck Oxford suitable for • street or sporting wear. SpOrt Oxfords in Fawn and Brown and Patent and Cream. White Canvas Oxfords and slippers patent trim - mod, also White Canvas trimmed • with White Kid. This with a King Tut White Buck Sandal we are showing, are the newest in Sport Footwear. Golf Oxfords for Men. with Crepe Rubber sole, are splendid for Golf .or Irowling. Patent Strap and White Canvas strap slippers for Misses and Children. Special Men's Tan Goodyear Welt Oxford at 1429. FRED. W. WIGG IYIRS, WILLIAM BULLARD. There passed 'away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Somers, Elinor McGonigle, relict of the late William Bullard, aged eighty-six years. The late Mrs, BuIllard was born in the county of Halton and be- came the bride of the late William Bullard while living in North East - hope sixty-two years ago They mov- ed •to Winthrop and in 1893 came to Seaforth, where. Mr, Bullard died last September. Fivedaughters, IvIfs, S. Somers and Mrs. Thos, Turney, of Seaforth; Mrs, R. G. Murdie, Strat- ford; Mrs, Win. Thornton, Preston; Mrs. Andrew Park, Nelson, B.C.; and one ,son, Mr. John Bullard, Winth- rop, survive. • Mrs. Bullard was essentially a lov- er of her home and family, whose care was her highest ideal. The funeral will be held ,on Thursday from the re- sidence of Mr. 5, Somers, West Wil- liam street at 2 p.m., when interment will be mide in/Maitlandbank ceme- tery. The family have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. SUCCESSFUL PLAY. Thdre was a large attendance at the play .entitled, "The Young Vil- lage Doctor," given in the Egmond- ville Presbyterian church on Friday evening by the Kippen Dramatie. Club of twenty-five characters. Every- one acted his or her part well and the interest and fun neverlagged front the time the Young Doctor was per- mitted to set up his office in Mrs, Crane's, parlor in order that she iffight pay with the rent for a '''tomb- stone for her late lamented John James until in the last act the Doc- tor .and his bride received the good wishes of all the grateful patients and other friends. Here everybody is hap- py but ,Mrs. Frost, who is afraid it won't last. EPWORTH LEAGUE. Epworth League on Tuesday even- ing was in charge of the Missionary Department' with Miss Daisy Hamil- ton presiding. A most excellent missionary topic on "Japan's St. Francis of the Slums," was given by Miss Muriel Wankel, while Miss Hilda Batchelor favored the League with a reading. BOWLING. The finals Of the,Tourney, Doubles, begun on Wednesday last, were com- pleted on Friday night with the fol- lowing result: " First event, J. McMillan and Ross Sproat, 1st prize; Dr. C. McKay and John McTavish, 2rid, prize. Second event, D. Bechely and W. Thompson, ist prize; ' Walter` G, Willis and Dr. Burrows, 2nd prize. FINAL DRAFT. The final changes in the draft of the stationing committee of the Method- ist church for,the London conference in this neighborhood are: D. W. McManus, of Clinton, super. Stalfa, J. E. Jones. Clinton, A. A, Holmes. Dungannon, J, R. Peters. Bayfield, R. A. Parkinson, Crediton and Ailsa Craig, D. Mc- Tavish. Chairmen were appointed as fol- lows: Stratford, E. W. Edwards. Wingham, G. F. Clark, Goderich, J. Holmes. Exeter; G. W. Rivers. CANDIDATES IN HURON • Nominating conventions have been ,held thrs'ughout the county and the •. following is the list of candidates as named by the conventiOns: ' North Huron, , Conservative, John Joynt. CHURCH CARD. Seaforth Methodist Chura—Sab-: bath services, 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. ,Sunday school, 10 a.m. Pastor, Rev, R. Fulton Irwin. Pastor at both serviees. Mr, Bricker. Liberal, no candidate. - Centre Huron. Conservative, E. R. Wigle. U.F.0.. W. I. Somerville. Liberal, J, M. Goveniock. South Huron, Conservative, N. W. Trewainha, U.:F.0., W. G. Medd, Liberal:" D. McGregor. VOTE FOR till Somerville U.F.0 Candidate in Centre Huron who stands fourffsquare on the platform of the United Farmers' Association. ISSUE NUMBER 23. EGMONDVILLE, CONSTANCE. The young people's society of the Egmondville PresbYterian church held a very interesting meeting on Monday evening. The chair was oc- cupied by the president, Miss Billy Chesney, the Scripture reading being taken by Miss May Wallace. Miss H. I, Graham read a paper on "Lead- ership" by Mrs, Rae, of TJnionville, Rev, W. D. McDonald took part in the discussion -ivhich followed, Pray- er was offered be Mr. W. Eyre. A pleasing solo, the words• of which were composed by the late Miss Mar- orie Pickthall, lot, sung by Mr. Earl Van E'gtriond, affSi. which Miss Billy Chesney read an interesting sketch of the author's life and work, Miss Vera Hudson gave • a reading entitled "Qualifications of a Leader," After intermission and business, the meet- ing was closed by the Mizpah bene- diction. HIBBERT COUNCIL. The Council •met on May 30th to hold Court of Revision of the Assess- ment Roll, and also to hold Cohrt of Revision for hearing appeals against assessments for .the Scott and Ma- haffy Municipal Drains. There was;0111Y one appeal against the assessment roik W. L. McLaren appealed against $200 increase in •"his assessment thiSAYear, a reduction 6f $100 being aliowed by the Court, The 'east half -of ipt 26 and lot 27 N.T.R., was assesled to Andrew Christie, the presend owner. The north part of the west half of lot 19, con 1, was assessed to John Kenny, owner, Court then adourned till June 20th, at . There were no appeals against as- sessments for the Scott and Mahaffy Drains. The court closed and tend- ersas follows:Wm. Wm. Connolly & Co, for the Scott Drain were received.s4569 E. P. Mnrray 4150 Wm. Dohms ..... 4000 Thos, J. Crowley 4448 John Reid 4620 The"tender of Writ."„Dohms was ac- cepted,:' - resobation wds passed hy the' issue a certificate id favor Daniel 1,3eld for the arnottastill owing for .svark done on the Scott Drain. A resolution was passed pursuant to •urgent requests from the Board of 11E11411, and the petitioners for the dredging of the river through the vil- lage of Dublin requesting the engin- eer to file his report. so that the work May be done this year. Orders were issued 011 the Treasur- er. amounting to $155.25., • A resolution of Coriliolence on the death of Mrs. Mahaffy, wife of our es- teemed friend and fellow Councillor. Thomas Mahaffy. was passed and the Clerk instructed to • send a copy -to Mr. Mahaffy, and the members of his lanai-. The Council then adourned to meet again on Wednesday. 20th June, at 1 p.m. ----JAMES JORDAN, clerk. '" LIQUOR DISPENSARIES. There is an opinion! existing that under the Drury Government, On- ario has strict prohibition and that io liquor is sold legally. Few peo- Don't forget to come to Kinburn Thursday night to see the football match between Seaforth boys and Kinburn. Mr. and Mrs. William Trott and family motored from Seaforth and spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Berth Riley. Mr. and Mrs, Toni Riley, Of Clin- ton, spent Sunday at the home of her father, Mr, George Riley. • Mr. Roy Lawson has built an addi- tion to his barn, Mr, Ben RiJey doing the cement work.• Mrs, Bert Stephenston visited friends in London last week. Mr. and Mrs, Russel Marks, •of Brussels, visited friends in the village on Sunday. *3 Mrs, Harry Colclough returned on Saturday from spending a few days with friends in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pollard and Mr. Dave Millson motored to Eippen on Sunday. Mr, Joe Riley and Mr. Chas. Riley started this week on their contract of improving the roads between Londes- boro and the Huron road, Remember the old hymn, "Count Your Blessings." Well, the rain that came Saturday night and Sunday morning certainly was a blessing as the crops were beginning to loolc pretty dry and phrched. WALTON. The recent rains which we have had lately has improved the appear- ance of the crops...wonderfully, as it was very much needed. Quite a number froff here attended the games and sports in Brussels on Monday, June 4th, and all report an enjoyable time. A carload of anthracite coal arriv- ed at the station for the U.F.O. club. As the farmers are too busy to haul it just now, it ii.as unloaded and put in a store house. They are quoting it at $15.60 a ton. Hackwell-Reid.—At the Manse, Walton, on June 2ncl. by Rev. Mr. 'Chandler, Miss Ethel Reid, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reid, to Mr. Elmer Hackwell, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Hack - well, of 1Valton. Died in Chicago. — At Chicago in the hospital, on May 31st, Miss Ellen .McCallum, formerly of McKillop township. The funeral tank place from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Brongliton, to Elma cemetery. There died in the hospital at Sea - forth on Monday following an opera- tion on the tonsils. Mr. Charles H. Drager. of Walton, aged forty-five years. -Mr. Drager had charge of the elevator at Walton and was well kuown and much esteemed and his early death is greatly regrettdd, The funeral was held on Wednesday af- ternoon from Duff's church, interment being made in Brussels cemetery. MANLEY. Mrs T. Holden. Mr, foe McKay, Mr. and Mrs, Archie McKay. Mr. and Mrs, Con. Eckart, Mr. and Mrs. An- t drew Cntter. who attended the funer- 2 ale of the late Michael Wall and Mr. pie are aware of the extent of the W. McKay, have returned to their government sale of liquor. resective homes, On February 28th, 1923, Mr. Raney Mr. John Murray. jr., of 2\1%'7, in reply to a question asked by Mr. McBride, member for Brantford, told the House that the Government had paid out the following sums for liqu- or in each of these years as follows: 119922(1) $.,1:558596,,237840..7774 1919 (7 months) 2,250.770.38 1922 (10 months) 2, 7426560..97030..9388 friends on the arrival of their young - And that this liquor was sold fur in est u,n an Monday the fourth inst. 4919 (7 months) $2,010,404,23! ;qrs. C. Eckarf is again amongst us 192(1 3,363,020.64 in her nursing Profes'cion• 1921' 3,146,444.59 1922 (10 months) 3,354,263.61 (Note.—The Governmentdispen- saries were •not opened until 1919— the year Drury came into power.) Now, note the fact that the Drury - Raney government made nearly four million dollars profit .on the sale of eight million dollars worth of whis- key; that during the four years they sold nearlytwelve million dollars worth of whiskey. You will perhaps be told this was medicine. Can any 'reasonable beingbelieve that? No, the fact is that in the cities, young men form "whiskey rings" just as the farmers have beef rings and one member gets a "script" one day and buys a bottle, which he divides with the rest of the ring, and another man does the same 'thing another day.. In that way no one is shown as purchas- ing very often, but the result is that young men get whiskey by deception. Again the high price asked by the dispensaries .allows the bootleggers' to do a thriving business. treat banking staff. Kitchener. was united in marriage to Miss Tufford, Of Peterboro„ and cm their return' will reside in Kitchener. His many frie..ds here extend their cohgrattilations 50 them in the "journey through life. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McKay have the congratulatinns of their man' Mothers Value this Oil.—Mothers who know how suddenly croup may seize their children and how neces- sary prompt action is in applying re- lief, always keep at hand a supply of Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil, because experience has taught them that this is an excellent preparation for the treatment of this ailment. And they are wise, for its various 1.139e8 render it a valuable medeicine. • • The late rains have greatly increas- ed vegetation and leaves bright pros- nects ahead. Mr. Ed. Steurnigle has engaged a chauffeur, and will henceforth avoid further collisions. N R Illa I t,3 • " Given by Piano, vorar and Violin Pupils of St. Joseph's 0 School of Music Assisted bY Miss Winifred Reeves, Pianist Graduate of St. Joseph's School of Music. London, Ont Fri., June 8 Without G. 1 ' at 8:15 P.M. at One hears a great deal about the i w 9 w* I absentaninded professor, but it would StJames 'Ia.!! be hard to find one more absent- ' ••I minded than the dentist who said soothingly -as he applied the tool to Seaforth his autOrnobile, under which he lay: "Now, ; this is going to hurt just a little." , ADMISSION 35c. .3312,3433 WINTHROP, The warm weather still continues after the heavy showers of rain which was badly needed. Prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and, Mrs. George Mc- Spadden this Thursday evening. Miss Minnie Wheatley, Stratford, spent the week -end at her home. Quite a number of the young folks took in the sports at Brussels on Monday. Communion services were held at Cavan church on Sunday, with 135 members present. A number of young folks were received into the church, namely Misses -Hazel Archibald, Ethel McClure, Gertie McClure, Beth GoT- enlock, Margaret Eaton, Jean Hol- land, and Jean Smith, and Messrs, Hiram Shannon, Walter Eaton, Neil Montgomery and Andrew Montgom- ery. We were sorry to hear that Miss Jennie Calder, who is in training in the General Hospital, Stratford, had to undergo an operation for appendi- citis Monday evening last. Reports say she was doing fine and we hope for her speedy recovery. Her moth- er, Mrs. D. Calder is with. her at present, Mr. Sol Shannon is having his barn re -shingled. Mr. Harry Hart.and Mr. Joseph Kinney are doing the work. 'Miller's Worm Powders'are a pleas- ant medicine for worm -infested chil- dren, and they will take it, without obection. When directions are fol- lowed it will not injure the most deli- cate child, as there is nothing of an injurious nature' in its composition.' They will speedily rid a child of warm and restore the health of the little sufferers whose vitality has be - conte impaired -by the attacks of these" internal pests. It Doesn't Take Much. Mr.—Any instalments due to -day? Mrs,—No, dear, I think not. Mr.—Any •paymentsdue on the house. the radio. the 'ffirnitiffe, the rugs or the hooks? 1 Mrs.—No, I‘fr.—Then I have ten dollars we don't need. What do you say we buy a car? 2 1 1 11 1 2 11 11 1 .../ • .BLUEBthb.PEARLS 1 , ont,totiw • ; . .1!,-,pappinelr Introducing Blue Bird Pearls In introducing BLUE BIRD PEARLS, we are doing so with the confidence that they are a "Quality Pearl." We unhesthitaemandnm tinglyguaran- teeree mend them to you as a high-grade of pearl that will give enduring satisfaction. We will cheerfully re- place any string of pearls that does not give entire satisfaction. Note the beautifullustre in these pearls. Fred.S.Savauge Jeweler and Optician Phone 194. Res. 10 3 5 ,..*Koammom• Wedding Gifts A Big Variety See what we carry in Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, Salad Bowls, Fancy China, WATER SETS (Cut Glass) BERRY SETS (Cut Glass) VASES (Cut Glass) WATER GLASSES (Cut Glass) Silk Hose, Linen Toweling, Aluminum and Graniteware. Lots of Nice Things for Gifts for the June Bride Come and See T 1-11 la> p 41 LAZY . Four Reasons why you should vote for Wigle He has had Municipal experience, having been four years on the Public School Board, three years in the Goderieb Connell and five consecutive years Mayor of Goderich. He was two years Presi- dent of the College of Pharmacy, and' at present a member of the Executive Board. , 2While Mayor, he reduced the per capita tax from $100 to $65; " cleaned up the West Shore Railway deal and had the funds invested in Victory Bonds instead of in the Loan Company. 3Saved ,Goderich from the $15,000,000 Steel Scheme involving tremendous extension of public utilities to help sale of privaie real estate. 4 The Working Man has always been behind Mr. Wigle in his campaigns, • . • . • E. R. Wigle has been of real service 'to his home town; he has provedhirnself capable to give real service to Centre Huron.