The Herald, 1913-02-14, Page 1The Official Organ of Zurich and Hwy Township
Vol. XIII.
FRIDAY MORN! G. FEB,
1913.
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LOCAL, NEWStil . t13e genuine, nutty flavor so much
desired and appreciated.-- Barvey
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!p� . Our piano Contest closes on Sat -
All accounts not called for by, urday evening at 9 o'clock or as
Feb. 22 will be mailed. Ruby and: soon as the evening's mail will per
Gascho. �xiit.
Miss Melvina Keohler left a cod iso oftime it. is short, wo make
AMonday morning for a short visi Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kennel of
in Windsor. Blake mourn the death of their ten
�( Rev. G. F. Brown expects "t months old child, after a very brief
ll! start revival meetings in Zurio
illness. The funeral took place on
0 next week. Services every oth Thursday afternoon. Much sym-
lil evening at 8 p. m. everybody w pithy is expressed for the bereav-
ed parents.
come.
The hockey game on Thureda
evening between Hensall and Zug eral hospital were pleasantly susprisecl
ich, was won by the former, by 9 .to recently, when they received cheeks
7. In the first half the score stood.
tie.
Mr. Jacob Oesch Sr. of near Elkton"
Mien, formerly of this Township, died,
on Monday, and was buried on Wed-
nesday. A number of relatives from
here attended the funeral.
CLEAN
SWEEP
SA .E
IMMO ION
Today starts our Big February Clean Sweep
Sale. All our winter goods must go regardless
of cost as we need the room for our new spring
stock now arriving. We stop the cry of high
cost of living with lower prices than ever. A
few of the big bargains, are listed below.
1 pair Tapestry Curtains, regular $4.50 for $2.75
8 ,Tapestry Table Covers, regular 4.00 for 2.75
2 • 3.00 for 2.00
Ladies Sweaters, regular $3.50 for $2.50 '
" 8.00. for 2.00
Stand Covers regular 65c for 40e
Special Wrappeaettes reg. 12,.1-2c and 15c for 10c
Dress'Goods
We find our stock of Fall and Winter Dress
Goods much too large. To make a clean sweep
of them we have reduced the prices on all lines.
They must go if low prices will do it.
Prints and Ginghams
We have our stock of new Prints and Ginghams in.
the time to make your selections before stack is broken.
Special Paints to clear at 10c a yard.
Boys' Suits
Now is
We have a lot of boys' Three Piece Knicker and Long Pants
Suits, which gre great value at following prices.
Regular $6 to $6.50,for $4.00 Regular $4.50 for $3.00
Regular $4.00 for $2.50
Boys' 2 Piece Suits $3 for $2. Boys' 2 Piece Suits $2.50 for $1.50
Now is the time to save money on clothing. All hip class
goods from the best makers.
25 per cent off all Suits and
Overcoats •
• During this sale we will give a discount of 25 per cent off
every Ready Make Suit or Overcoat in the store. We have a large
stock to choose from ank it means money in your pocket to buy
now.
Lc dies' Coats
A line of Ladies Mantles unci Cliildrens Coats at Half Price.
Horse Blankets
We want our Horse Blankets cleaned out right now.
about a pair at these prices. •
Reguiar $3.00 Blankets for $2.40
Regular . 2.50 Blankets for 2.00
Regular 2.00 Blankets for 1,60
Regular 1.50 BIankets of 1.20
How
This Sale lasts 3o Days
Produce always Taken.
J. Preeter,
Telephone 9
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The' directors of the Wingham Gen -
New telephone directories for the
Hay system are ready for distribution,=
Those connected at Dashwood may orb;'
tain them at that central, while the
Zurich subscribers will get them from
from several Wingham Old Boys to be
;used in connection with the proposed
new wing, as follows; Dr. P. McDon-
ald, London, $25; Dr. McKenzie, Chi
cage, $5; J. D. Burns, Galt, $5; J. D.
Campbell, Chesley, $5.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos of the Bend left
on Tuesday for their new home. On
Tuesday evening prior to their leaving
some 75 guests gathered at their home
to say goodbye. They were presented
with a Morris chair and a jardinier
stand. These were accompanied by
Mr. F. Hess Sr., Township clerk.' an address. Mr. and Mrs. Amos
We would like to wind up our piano were prominent workers in the church
contest with a big additon to our list. and were known to many of our read
Each one ought to be able to send at
least ten new names. Some could .set
fifty more on a bet. Bring, thein
The time is short.
Rev. G. F, Brown preached a;
most intruotive sermon last
day evening on "Prevailing Pray;'
er" the first of a series of disoour
see on prayer to a large and atten
tive audience, Mr Goodwin, manage
er of the Jackson Clothing CO, Mar-
ich, rendered a most pleasing ,•and
inspiring solo. Mr. Goodwin:: has lags 751. There were 51 postoffices
a fine voice, well controlled. app in Middlesex -County in 1854.
his solo made a splendid impresT. k Preparation are beingMade by, the
Sia71_ c• p
Mr. William Gram, probably:1h; est Office Department at the present
Oldest of the pioneer resident of time for this year's established and ex -
this Township died on Friday at tension of new rural mail routes
the home of his daughter Mrs. throughout Canada. During the past
James Jarrott, at Hillsgreen, at year some 450 routes were started and
the age of 92 years. The deceased about 500 more will be inaugurated
was a brother of Mrs. Henry Ort this year. Most of them are in On -
min, of this town, Mr. George tario. The work is being steadily
Gram of the Parr Line being a son.
The remains were laid to rest on pushed forward, but no faster than
Monday afternoon, in Troyer's efficiency and good business principles
cemetery, Parr Line. will admit. During the past year the
number of routes was about doubled,
so that to -day there are going on a
thousand routes with over 2,500 boxes
which includes the best parts of Hur-
on County. The plan of placing the
service under a separate has allowed
to sell postage stamps and take ap-
plications and accept money orders
and postal notes, so that to all intents
and purposes they are now practically
postmasters.
The annual County Lodge meet-
ing of the Loyal Orange Lodge of
South Huron was held in Exeter on
Tuesday last week, and was attended
by the largest delegation that has
been present for a number of years.
Wor. County Master W. Kenny of
Walton occupied the chair. The us-
ual routine of business was carried out
and reports show the order to be in a
flourishing condition with a splenclie
financial standing and everything very
harmonious among the brethren. The
brethren of this district will celebrate
the coming 12th of July in Hensall.
The following officers were duly el-
ected and installed by Past Master
W. Coursey of Lucan; Wor. Master,
W. Kenny, of Walton; Deputy Al.,
Walter Ilodgins, Lucan; Roc. Secy,
Peter Cantelon Clinton; Financial
Secretary, W. Flynn, Crediton; Treas.
Adam Cantelon, Goderich; Chaplain,
W. J. Sproule, Lucan; 'Lecturers, J.
McMurry, Bayfield, J. Artimage
HICKS FORECAST
A regular storm period, blending
with the Mercury, Earth, Mars and
Jupiter periods, is central on the 13th
extending from the 11th to the 16th.
With general low barometer at this
time, tropical and violent storms may
be feared in southern states. Prolong
ed Mercurial rains will prevail in
central to nor;hF'rn. states, turning to
heavy sleet, a','1 this. in turn, to fierce
snow and blizz•i rds, as the storms pass
eastward aye. ii' country. Note
indication at ilei oncoming of the per-
iod, according io the sections of the
country in which you live, and be
ready for whatever nature bas in store
for yen.
ers.
The population of Middlesex 50 yrs
ago, outside the city of London, to-
talled 43,736. The following is the
population given by townships: Ade-
laide 2,509, Biddulph 3,401, Caradoc
4,422; Delware 2,824, North Dorchee-
ter 4;027, Ekfrid 2,574, Lobo. 3,556,
London'Township 9,660, 11letcalfe 1,
764, Mosa 3;033, Missouri 3,147, East
Williams 2,575, West Williams 2,221
West Minister 6,285. Strathroy Vil-
Z'he new public school of Zurich
was formerly opened on Tuesday
afternoon in the presence of Mr.
Tom, Public School Inspootor, and
a number of the friends of the
section. Under the leadership of
Mr. F. Hess sr. Secretary Treas. of
the Trustee Board, were shown
every courtesy; they were taken
from one room to another, from
the second floor to the basement
and after athorough inspection the
visiting triends concluded that the.
Section had every reason to be
proud of their New School and
the Trustees should be congratul-
ated for placing such an imposing
and well arranged school building
in our midst. At four o'clock the.
scholars assembled in the room of
Mr. Archibald, the principal of the
School, when a programme was
rendered, Mr. F. Hess was request-
ed to act as chairman, which dut-
ies he very acceptably performed.
The school gave a selection entitled
"The Maple Leaf Forever". The
chairman then gave a splendid
address, calling the scholars att-
ention to the fact that the school
was theirs and they should put
forth every efforf to keeping it in
good condition not defacing the
same either by pencil knife or feet
but everyone is to be a detective
personified, Mr. Tom then followed
with one of his charactetistic add-
resses lull of instruction, admen•
ition and encouragement The
pupils will do well to take heed to
the many plans outlined, and thus
make the grounds attractive. The
school then sang with vim "Oh
Canada". Rev Mr. Brown spoke
on the great need of education and
the advantages occurring thereof.
Mr. Hartleib one of our energetic
business men also briefly address
ed the school giving the boys and
girls some of his school nays ex-
perience to the delight of all, The
best is always kept till the last
The chairman called upon then roe
teachers and Mrs. J .l Mer
ner a former teacher, for a few re
marks, which although brief were
very encouraging and inspiring
This brought the exercise to an
end and after singing "God save
the Ring." The 'meeting. c tapered,
Everything you Nmd
in the Line of Winter Footwear
VIVAS
Men's Heavy Rubbers. nd Sox
Men's Overshoes and Rubbers
Men's Felt, and Felt lined Shoes
Men's and Boys' Heavy Mitts
Women's Overshoes and Rubbers
Women's Felt Shoes
Girls' Felt Lined Shoes
Girls' Cardigans Women's fancy
Felt House Slippers, various colors
Men's and Boys' Hockey Shoes
SAM. E. FAUST,
NOM
-- ZURICH
Call at Jeffrey's
for leading
Brands of Flour
Bran & Shorts, Feed. Corn
any quantity, another car of
corn to arrive in February.
International and Royal Purple
Stock Food, every box guaranteed.
Molasses Meal and Oil Cake.
Coarse and fine Salt.
Snaps in Groceries
Produce taken as cash.
ours Jeffrey
General Store
For Sale
I am offering my general store and
stock for sale, on very reasonable
terms. This store is now doing a
good business and is considered one of
the best country stands in the County.
Post -office and telephone in connec-
tion. For further particulars apply
to R. N. DOUGLAS, Blake, Ont.
New Patterns
In Solid Gold Laaies' Gem Rings.
just received from the makers.
Strong and: Neat
Eyeglasses
Try our Eyeglasses and Spectacles
We save you money and. fit you and
fit you correctly.
Repairing
Our Repair Department is one of
the best in the land, "Doyon know."
F. W. Hess
G. R. Hess
Jewellers,. - ZURICH
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SHIES
If you want Shoes that are worth all you pay for
them, and want a service that makes it impossible for you
to be dissatisfied. You'll be buying your shoes from us
sooner or later.
Why not Start Now?
We've get the largest stock and the greatest variety of good Styles Shoes
yon'll find in any town.
' Hymn' ideas are bander to fit than your feet, you'll find our Stock of
Slater and McPherson shoes every shape and style you wish. There's no
better assortment of correct fitting shoe made in Canada. Give us a trial.
Repairing neatly and promptly done
C. FRITZ. = Zurich
The e H o m e of Good Shoes
Watch Repairing
If your watch or clock is not giqing you the satisfaction
you think it should, bring it to us. We will put it right and.
guarantee it. Very Moderate Prices.
Butter and Eggs taken as cash for Jewelery, etc.
Harold A. Appel
JEWELER
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