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THE HERALD, Zurich, Ont,
THURSDAY, SEP. 16, 1915
WHY 11.N.W.M.P, WAS FORMED.
Government Wished to Resist Inroads
of Traders From tr. S.
Maj. -Gen. S. B. Steele, in his re-
cently issued Reminiscences, outlines
the reasons for the formation of the
Northwest Mounted Police as being
not only fear of Indian uprisings, but
More because of the inroads of Amer-
ican fur traders from the Western
States, who were debauching the
Canadian Indiaris with whiskey. In
fact, the first "march" of the
N,W.M.P., in 1874-5, a march that
extended from Fort Garry to the
Rockies; was designed to clean up
by raids the palisaded camps of these
traders.
"Between Buffalo Lake and the
Hand Hi11s vast numbers of buffalo
covered the country. When a white
Man went out for a supply of fresh
meat he usually killed enough to pro-
Visicn a whole settlement or a regi-
ment of soldiers. The most success
it'll of the half-breed hunters was
Abraham Salois, who killed 600 Vol -
talo in one year. In one run, thirty-
seven fell to his rifle."
Gen. Steele, as. head of a barracks
in the N,W.M.P., had tbe ju 'sdiction
of a magistrate, and death es with
the Indians, Ott allotting them land
reserves, paying pensions, an i giving
them messages from the Queen Moth-
er, Queen Victoria, had their humor-
Ous side. For instance, in signing
treaties with the Indians, offi,eal gar-
ments were presented to them.
The uniform of the chiefs was a
scarlet frock coat braided with gold
lace, and a top hat of felt with a
gold band. The head men. were giv-
en blue frock coats with gold lace,
with hats similar to the chiefs. The
medals were very large, with the
Queen's head and suitable inscrip-
tion thereon.
The f Itowingg is interesting as
e
origin of Moose Jaw:
"We were at Moose Jaw Creek, or
as they called it, Moose Jaw Bone,
the Cree name being 'The place where
the white man mended the cart with
the moose jawbone.' The reason was
that the Earl of Mulgrave, then an
officer in the Guards, who was on a
buffalo hunting trip, spliced the bro-
ken felioe of ono of his carts with
a moose jawbone."
In 1882, on a trip east, -Gen.
Steele passed through Winnipeg dur-
ing
uiIng the land boom of that year.
"In Winnipeg, lots were selling at,
for that time, fabulous prices, and
any quarter -section in Manitoba, if
subdivided into town lots would rea-
lize -a handsome fortune for the own-
er. People were ready to buy any-
thing. The hotels did a roaring
trade, and the bars made profits of
hundreds of dollars a day."
Gen. Steele headed a party of
N.W.M.P. and scouts in pursuit of the
Indians who perpetrated the Frog
Lake massacre. His story of the Riel
Rebellion of 1885, of the Klondyke
rush and of his adventures in Africa
are interesting documents.
*sem• •- ...
Scots Interested�In 48th.
Ceder the caption "Highland Mili-
tary News," the Oban Times of
March 20th publishes the following:
"The people of Islay have a particular
interest in the 48th Canadian High-
landers, since its popular comman-
der, Col. J. A. Currie, M.P., claims
a close ancestral connection with the
'green, grassy isle,' This gallant regi-
ment was organized in 1891, when
Col. Currie, as a thorough going
Gaelic Highlander, proved a tower of
strength in the then somewhat diffi-
cult task of procuring from the Gov-
ernment the extra grant requireeto
equip the corps. Since those days
Highland sentiment has exiended
much further west than Toronto.
"In a letter to Mr. Neil Mackin-
non, a native of Colonsay, and a
former color -sergeant, now in Wales,
Col. Currie states that when the war
broke out there were 900 men on the
strength and they all wanted to go
to the front. Further recruiting was
easy, and, leaving a large contingent
at home, over 1,000 rank and file
and officers were brought to this
nountry,
"The Rae physique of the regiment
may be judged from the fact that no
fewer than 800 hien measure five
feet eight inches in height. In '1913
the 48th carried off the King's Prize
for shooting at Bisley and had four
men in the twenty from Canada.
"The service uniform and equip-
ment of the first battalion cost e35,-
000
35;000 and this was provided voluntar-
ily, without drawing from the Cana -
Alan Government.
OORRE3PONDBNO
ST. JOSEPH
Mr N M Cantin spent Sunday with
his family here,
Mr A L Screenan and son master
Russel, left for Chatham on Friday.
1fr Scream expects to purchase a
new boat at the above town for his
business, as his old boat is too small..
Messrs N M Cantin and N A Can -
tin motored to Goderich on Sunday
returning home on Monday.
Mr Chester Smith of Zurich spent
Sunday at his home here,
The fanners in this district are
greatly delayed in sowing their fall
wheat owing to the wet condition of
the land. If the wet weather contin-
ues they will have a hard time to har-
vest the bean crop.
Mrs John Jeffrey of the 14 con
spent Monday with her mother Mrs N
Massa.
DASH WOOD
Rev J H Grenzenbach performed
the ceremony on Wednesday morning
which united in the holy bonds of
wedlock, Miss Mabel Wilds and Mr
Placit Desjardine, son of Dolf Des-
jardine. Miss Laura Desjardine acted
as bridesmaid and Mr Noah Gratton
supported the groom. The happy
young couple motored to London on
a short wedding trip.
London exhibition was the big
attraction this week and many from
here attended,
A sad death took place last Sunday
when Frank Guinan, son of Joseph
Guinan, Stephen, passed away. The
young man was in the prime of life,
being in his 85th year, and was ill
only for a few weeks. .A. few years
ago he taught the separate school at
St Joseph, and he also taught the
school west of Dashwood at one time.
He later took a business college course
The funeral was held on Tuesday,
interment taking place in the Mb
Carmel cemetery.
DR YS1)ALE
This is a busy time with the farmers
while many are threshing, others are
sowing fall wheat while others ,are
trying to save the beans. The beans
will not be a large crop.
Peter Corriveau is busy tearing
down the!old hotel which was one of
the old land marks of this section.
With the material he is building for
himself a neat hone on the opposite
corner.
All roads lead to Zurich Fair next
week.
COUNTY NEWS
The engagement is announced at
Iiippen, Ont, of Myrtle M, second
daughter of Mr and Mrs R B McLean
to Mr J Earle Sproat, the marriage to
take place:quietly in September.
MrlMathew Sweitzer of New Ham-
burg, has purchased Mr J O'Rourke's
farm, near Shipka, in Stephen town-
ship and Mr O'Rourke has purchased
the farm occupied by Mr Henry Eagle-
son.
• Tho Huron Medical Association held
at Exeter last Wednesday was largely
attended. Dr Hadley Williams, of
London; Dr A T.Emmerson and Dr W
F Gallow of Goderieh, were the prin-
cipal speakers, Dr R C Redmond of
Wingham was appointed secretary:
An effort is being made to bring
the 83rd Battalion to Seaforth and
Goderieh in the near future. It is
proposed to convey the soldiers by
special train, and that they spend a
day in each town. It is believed their
presence would arouse increased in-
terest
nterest in patroitio endeavor through•
out Huron County.
Early Saturkay morning Thomas
Clark Exeter attempted to take his
own life by shooting himself. He
was taken to Dr Hynan's office, where
after investigation, it was found that
he bad a perforation in • the stomach..
His condition is serious at present and
arrangements are being made to re-
move him to :a hospital.
Clark,is the son. of Mrs John Taylor,
whc
iinow With her husband,
ill thT otn's of Refuge.. Clark has been
in the a.s glum several times and hud.
been di,-u.lissed. He is about 19 years
of age•+tnd wiiq at the time of the ac
ci.dent residing in Exeter North.
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CREDITON
Dr Eckert has enlisted • with the
veterinary corps and will go 'to the
front in a few weeks.
Miss Green of Brantford ,has ,taken
charge of the millinery department of
C Zwicker's and Miss Mabel Wenzel
of Feist Bros.
Rev W Becker and daughter, Essie
attended the Y P A convention last
week at Elmira.
A flag pole has been erected on the
school grounds,
Mr and Mrs Harrison Becker left
last week for Napierville, Ills,, • where
Mr Becker will attend the North
Western College to prepare himsslf for
the ministry.
Miss Mary Oestreicher is seriously
ill with an attack of typhoid fever„.
EXETER,
" Dr Bond, of Stettler, Alta., formerly
of Exeter, has enlisted with one of the
army medical corps.
H J White and F W Gladman took
part in the Globe Scotch doubles
event at Toronto last week'.
Exeter fair will be held in Monday
and Tuesday of next week.
The funeral of the late. ' Stephen J
Etherington, -Osborne, was held on
Wednesday of last week. Deceased
had reached the age of 85 years, 7
months 6 days.
The Exeter Salt Mfg Co have closed
down after operating three months.
Miss A Morlock has returned .home
after spending a few weeks at Pc:t
Stanley and Detroit. '
Rev Mr Collins of Exeter, has bet::
appointed chaplain of the 70th Batten
ion, London. He is an Episcopalian
clergyman.
HENSALL
A meeting of our citizens was held
in the Town Hall last Friday eve to
discuss the bringing of hydro -electric
power to Hensel],
Garnet Smallacombe, of the : 0, A.
0., Guelph, visited his home• horn li t.
week. '
The rate of taxation for our ''village
for 1913 will be 21 mills on the dollar.
Earl Cookson, of Exeter, is opening
a harness shop here and is ready for,
business.
Mr and I'Irs C A McDoneil and fam-
ily have returned from a month's va-
cation spent -at Forest,
Mrs F Hay -wood, who recently
underwent an operation at the Goder-
ich hospital, is improving,
Mr A Scruton still continues ser-
iously ill.
SAUBLE LINE SOUTH
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A surprise party was given ..by
about thirty-five friends at the.. borne
of Mr and Mrs Henry Sehade in the
honor of Mr Jack Wilson who is
leaving here to enlist for the front.
During tbe evening songs were ren:
dered and ice cream and 'cakes were
served, Later Mr Wm Nicholas read
an address and Mr Maxwell Turnbull
presented him with a Military Set of
brushes, after which the oonpany
sang the patriotic song "Whin "Jack
Comes Back," To conclude the
evening the company sang "Auld.
Lang Syne" and "Hes' A Jolly Good.
Fellow."
The following address was read;
Dear Friend; We have met here to-
night as companions and neighbors to ex-
press our good will to you. Our apprecati-
on of you as a companion and neighbor
our sorrow at your removal from this
vicinity to your new sphere of activity..
We have noticed for some time past with
sincere interest the usefulness, upright-
ness of your life. You have enjoyed the.
confidence and respect of your fellow
companions and upon learning very recent-
ly of your dicision of enlisting for the de-
fence of the British Fmpire. We heartily
congratulate you. What cause could be
snore worthy, The Benefit of Your Service
will be two fold. That of the Church
and State. We therefore ask you to ac-
cept this Military Set not for the in-
trinsic value but for the token of respect
represented in connection . with it, 'We
therefore wish you all the Blessings and,
protection God can bestow in your
new sphere of labour and that you may
return rn. later days bearing your, laurels,
'Mien Vict ey will crown your efforts,-
Signed on behalf 6f your friends> •
Henry Schlitle,:' 114xwell' ,°urnbull, Wni
Nicholas, Wtm Desjardine,
llir Jade. Wilson wishes to again
express hie inarty thnlllrs to the cnln•
paninns and friends in the way they
have all treated him before leaving,
, Sept 15th
Dr E 5 Hardie, dentist, Will be • at
the Dominion House Zurio'h, on Wed-
nesday and Thursday of next week,
Parkhill has formed a Horne Guard
consisting of tibout 65 citizens, and a
Boy Scout and Bicycle Corps of
twenty.'
George Andrews of Usborne sold his
100 acre farm to Mr Melville Skinner
the price being $9000, Men wbo
are authorities say that this farm is the
best in Huron County and is worth
the money. Possession will be. given
in the spring,
Up to the end of January, 852 new-.
spapors inGermaay ceased publication.
To this are added those suspended in
the colonies: 6 in German East Africa
5 in German .Southeast Africa, 2 in
Cameroon, 1 in Mogo, 1 in New Guinea
1 in Samoa, 6 in Klautschau (in China)
as well as a number in Egypt, Moro-
cco, Russia, etc,
On Wednesday and Thursday of
next week the annual exhibition
of the Hay Branch Agri-
cultural Society will .held on the
Fair Grounds here, The show • this
year promises to be a record breaker
in all lines except, perhaps, in apples,
as this part of the country has been
blessed with excellent crops and fruits.
Let eyery member and exhibitor help
in making it a success.
The adjourned case between License
Inspector Torrance, of South Ruron,
and W H Bender, of Hensall came be-
fore Police Magistrate Andrews of
Clinton last Thursday and. was settled
by Bender pleading guilty to the
charge of bringing liquor into Huron
County, contrary to the provisions of
the Canada Temperance Act. A fine
for a second offence was imposed, $100
and 3osts which amounted to about
$97—about S2C0 in all.
HICKS' FORECASTS
The Third Reactionary Sturm Per-
iod is central on the 19th, 20th and
21st, This, as all our readers .should
know, is at the exact center of Earth's
autumnal equatorial disturbance,
which fact invests the period with
vast storm possibilities. We have for.
forty years called attention to the fact
that equinoctial storms are as liable to
fall three to four weeks away from the
central dates of the Earth's equinox,
as on those central dates themselves;
but this does not destroy the possibil-
ity, or. :,the probability ' of dangerous
storms at • the exact center t r of these
periods. The chances are very,.favor-
able for many intense disturdances on
and touching Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday, the 19th, 20th and 21st. In
fact the astronomic outlook at this
time suggests the probability of con -
tinned storm conditions over the 22nd
and into the storm period immediately
succeeding. The Moon being on the
celestial equator on the 22nd, will
greatly tend to prolong low barometer,
high temperature, with vicious elec-
trical and atmospheric storms.
Auction Sale
Of Cattle, consisting of cows and
young cattle, at the Dominion House,
Zurich, on Saturday, Sept, 25th, at
2 o'clock, p. m. E Bossenberry,
Auctioneer; Jesse Stover, proprietor.
LET PEOPLE KNOW
•Lost, strayed, for sale, wanted, found,
to rent, card of thanks, and all want ads,
TM for, insertion in this column will be charg-
ed for at a rate of 25c each insertion: prow-
'idin„ they don't exceed 5 .lines, payable
strictly in advance,
Money To Loan -I have various Sums of
private funds' to loan on first- Mortgages.
Current rate of interest. Apply to Andrew
F, Bess, Zurich.
"A Man's Ability is his Passport
Frank Weaver
Professor of Music London, Ont,
Teacher of Organ and all branches
of Piano Playing; Voice 'Culture and
Artistic Singing a Specialty. Sixteen
years. practical experience.
For terms apply at the Herald Office.
\mom tv a
A reliable nian to sell
HAIRY CANADIAN GROWN
STOCK IN ZURICH and HURON
County
St•trt now at thebeat selling time,
8 d fer list of Spring' Offerings
and. terms to agents. Liberal coma
Missions, "..Hanclsonie,I'ree Outfit,
Stone 1 Wellington
The Fonthill Nuseries
(Established 1887)
TOfir 0DI".F4�
r Lonilon loth H Stl
aCanada 1915
$3O,OQOOO in Prizes
and Attractions
Prizes increased this year Two Speed Events Daily.
by $3,000.00 Fireworks Every Night.
Excellent Program ul At— New Steel Grandstand.
tractions Twice Daily. Midway Better Than Ever.
Music by the Best Available Bands
SIINTGLEivAnn OVERALL RAILWAYS West
of Toronto, and Fare and One -Third from outside points
Prize Lists, Entry Forms and all inforixiation
from the Secretary.
W. J. REID, Presicent A. M. HUNT, Secretary
What About Your Vacation?
If you intend
line of Travelling,
taking a trip we oan supply your wants in the
Goods. W e carry a nice line of
g$uit atOreasonable prices, We also carryfull line of
Trunk
to choose from a.t
Harness, light and heavy, Dusters, Fly. Nets, Etc.
Light ' Work a Specialty
R. F. STA D F
ZURICI-I
CREAM WANTED.
I have made arrangements with Silverwoods
Dairy, London, to take eream at
My Residence, Zurich, any time
during the week.
Cream is teFlted when brought to my store
and paid for on delivery. Price paid this
Nieek was 27 cents per pound.
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FALL FAIRS
Zurich Sept 22.28
Exeter Sept 20-21
Seaforth Sept 23.24
Toronto Aug 29 -Sept 13
London Sept 10.18
Brussel. October 1
Bayfield October 5-6
Goderich Sept 28-80
Blyth..............................Oct 5.6
SOLD OUT
Owing to continued illness.
I have been forced to dispose
of my Flour & Feed and
Coal business in the village
of Hensall.
Accounts settled at once
will receive my personal at-
tention.
ALF SCRUTON
FERTILIZE
I have a carload of Fer
tilizer on hand Parties
wishing to buy some in
any quantity can secure it
from me at any .time at
my farm.
Have all kinds on hand,
ranging from. $io to $90
per ton.
JOHN HEY Jr..
Agent for Canadian Fertilizer Co,
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