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Geneml Insurance Agent
Real Esta 'and Loan Agent
Dealer in ewing Machines..
Four good houses for sale,
convenientry situated in the
Town of Seaforth. Terms
reasonable and possession
givcen promptly
Apply at my office for particular.
J.F.DALY
Jeweier and Optician.
Issner Marriage -Licenses
SEAFORTH 011T
CREAM WANTED.
We have our Creamery now in full
operation, and we want your Patron.
age. We are prepared to pay You
the highest prices for yoee cream, pay
you every two weeks, a c-!gh, sample
and test each can of cream carefully
and give you statement of the same
We also supply cans free of charge
and give you an honest business deal
Call in and see us or drop us a card for
particulars.
THE SEAFORTH CREAMERY
Seaforth Ontario
The ,Double Track
Route
between
MONTREAL, TORONTO,
DETROIT 8i CHICAGO
Unexcelled Dining Car Service.
Sleeping cars on night trains and
Parlor Cars on principal day
trains..
Full hiformation from any Grand
Trunk Ticket Agent or C. E. Horning,
District passenger Agent, Toronto.
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AT Easter Time everybody
discards the old Winter
Footwear and blossoms forth
with something Springlike!
Our showing of Spring
Shoes is a grand one! We've
the Best Footwear that's made
for Men, Women, Boys, Miss-
es and Children!
Come to this Store for the
Choice Styles and Better
Things in Footwear!
High orlow cut Shoes in all
the new leathers. The conserv-
ative man's shoes or the style
limit for the young fellow!
in woman's Spring Shoes
there are many new beauties
in brown, grey and black
boots, oxford; eolonials and
slippers.
The Best Shoe Values for
Your Money.
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H. R. SCOTT
Phone 51
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DISTRICT MATTERS
Town Statistics. --Mr. M. Broderick.
assessor, has finieed,his work for this
year, and has handed in the assessment
roll to the town clerk, and from it
we take the itollovving interesting
statistics. The total assessed value
of town property is , $1,0719,477; in-
come assessment $66,867; business
assessment $84,680; population 2,0271
number of dogs 64.
The Red ,Cross I Record.—The local
branch of the Canadian Red Cross
Society since its organization in Aug.
1914, has raised $29,318.40. The num-
per of articles shipped was 93,279 in-
cluding 8,489 suits of _pyjamas and
8,318 pair of socks, also 154 yards of
Canton flannel, 333 yards of military
flannel, 1,258 yards of flannelette and
503 yards of towelling. The society
still remains Organized and with other
work, is providing each returned
soldier with to suits of pyjamas.
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The Navy League of Canada.—Miss
Constance Boulton, of the board of
Education Toronto, will deliver a lec-
ture. in
Education,
Hall, Seaforth, on
Wednesday, the 30th day of April, 1919
at eight p.m., in relation to and in
support of the objects of the Navy
League. The lecture will be illus-
trated by lantern views. One Who has
heard Miss Boulton says, "Her lectures
are interesting alike to old and
young" It is hoped there will be
a large attendance at the hall on
Wednesday evening, 30th 'of April. A
silver collection will be taken at the
door to defray expenses,
Y. M. C. A. Drive. --Capt. Lambert,
a returned Soldier chaplain, met -a few
oftour citizens in the council chamber
on! Wednesday night, regarding the
Red Triangle drive' for $1,000,000 for
the work of the, Y. a C. A. The
drive will be on from May ah to the
9th. The funds will be used to pro-
vide comforts for the reterned men
during demobilization and then to ex-
tend the work of the Y. M. C. A.
throughout the rural districts as wtll
as the cities and towns for the benefit
of the young men and boys of our
country. There will be another meet-
ing in the council chamber next Mon-
day night to complete organization
for the town of Seaforth, to which
the public ..are- invitel. The Y. is
making a splendid effort to meet the
needs of the young men of the land
and deserves our hearty slpport.
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The Bowlers -Ornanize.--At an ee-
thusiastic meeting of the Seaforth,
Lawn Bowling Club, held in the
council chamber on Tuesday evening
of last week, the following officers
were elected: for the coming season:
President, William Ament; vice-pres-
ident, Dr. Charles MacKay? secretary,
John Broderick; treasurer, J. G. Mul-
len; executive, J. M. Best: arry Stew-
art, Charles Barber, W G. fills; del-
egate to Faill cup nietingf, Dr. F. J.
Burrows; membership co mitteee F.
Robiuson, J. Broderick, G D. Haig,
J. G. Mullen, and J. M B sts official
referees,essrs. 3. M. Best and
W. G: Willis;ilskips, J. E. Willis, H.
Burrows, W. G. 'Willis; Dr. Mackay, R,
S. Hays, Oscar Neil, Dr. Grieye, K.
McLean. Col. A. Wilson, of New
York; was made an honorary Member
of the club. The club starts the seas-
on free of debt and a successfel sea-
son's sport is anticipated.
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Temperance Meeting.—A large and
representative m.eeting of temperance
Workers of Seaforth, was held in the
Methodist church on Monday night.
The. devotional services were under
the direction of Rev. Moyer, Dr.
Larkin led in prayer Mr. Robert
McMillan, chairman of the local organ-
ization, then took charge of the meet-
ing, Mr. John Finlayson acting as
secretary. The president gave a
brief review of the situation and then
called on Mayor Cooper, of Clinton,
president of the county organization,
who explained the referendum ballot
and gaVe valuable light on the liquor
propaganda. D. D Wilson spoke in a
most encouraging strain of the success
of prohibition in the West and com-
pared present conditions of prosper-
ity in Seaforth with conditions as he
had known them under license. Mrs.
Cowan, on behalf of the recently re-
organized W. C. T. U. bespoke the
wemen's hearty co-operation in the
coming campaign. It was a meeting
that augurs well for the success cif
temperance in the corning contest. The
officers were elected as follows: presi-
dent, Robert McMillan, vice-president,
William Harty, secretary treasurer,
John Finlayson. The executive com-
mittee will consist of the officers, the
local clergy and the following citizens:
Jaraes Cowan, George Turnbull, A.
Porteous, William Duncan and Rich-
mond Park.
Death ol Thomas Trow,—ThiPleath
of Thomas Trow, ane 6f the best
known citizens of stratford and of
Western Ontario, occurred on Mon-
day, He was barn in North Easthope
Augest 30th, 1847, the son of James
Trow, M, P., mend Mary Trow, and
lived there until thirty-six years ago,
when he moved to Stratford. There
he was in the brokerage and con-
veyancing business until about four
years ago, when ill -health forced him
to retire, and since that time he has
not been in good - health. A man of
many interests -0111n Trow, not only
served the city en the city Council a.nd
the Collegiate Institute Uoard, for
many years, but had been a direetor
of the Perth Mutual Fire Insurance
Company almost since its. organization
and also of the Dominion Life Insur-
ance Company of Waterloo. For thirty
years, he waS Division Court Clerk at
Milverton, keeping this position even
for a'nuinber of years after he moved
to Stratford. Besides his wife, Mr.
Trow is survived by one son, Clarence,
of Stratford; three daughters? Mrs.
York , Borland, St. Louis, Mo.; Jean,
of Tomtit°, end Edith at home; two
brothers, James of Stratford, and Ed-
ward, of Toronto, and one sister, Mrs.
N. J. P. McGregor, of Toronto,. Two
sons of Mr. Trow were killed in the
war, one, Spencer, being killed at
Vimy. Ridge in April, 1917 and the
other, Arthur, at Aix Noulette just
about a year later.
Methodist Sunday School Anniver-
sary.—The Easter anniversary of the
Methodist Sunday school proved a
gratifying Success from, every stand-
point, The Otendance was all that
could be deeired and the Friday ni ht
progrannne 'Mid the Sunday services
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young ladies' Bible Class trained by 17:: sEABOOKSTOREF0KTK
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William Harty, superintendant of the =
reference to the members of the school Fr:
who had died during the year, pay- 25 per cent. off
me0
ing a special tribute to the brave boys 1=
who had lead , 'down their lives in
France. He paid a high tributeto
the „officers and teachers for their
faithful services during the year and
spoke optimisteelly of the •outlook for
the future, The Sunday morning ser-
vice was bright with songs and the
pastor's tovie picture show proved
fascinatin to young and old, being a
demonstration of the value of reading
the Bible with the imagination. At
night a special sermon was preached
to the young people. A splendid
chorus of men and boys led the sing-
ing.
"The Spinsters Return."—A roaring
farce comedy. Will be presented under the
auspices of the ladies of St. James church
in the parish hall, Thursday evening, May 1st,
r-8:15 p.m. 33 Performers. Admission 25
ents. 2680-1
iStrawberry Plants for Sale. -1,0p0 "Semi tor
Dunlop' A. D. Sutherland.
Pasture.—For rent, grounds Of the Turf
Club for .pasture.. Apply to M. 'Broderick.
2680-1
- Be sure you see "Ethel Burrymore" in "Our
Mrs. McChesney" at the Strand this week ead.
It is one of the good ones. 2680x1
Would the person who has the leaves of
the Mission Wood extension table' belonging
to Mrs. W. T. Haw, please lease their name
at the Expositor Office.. 2680-1
For Sale.—Several glass counter show. cases,
very suitable for most any ft'etail business.
Good bargain. Investigate. E. '1.1mbach,
'Druggist, Seaforth. 2680-1
The "Strand" will . change its programme
three times next week, Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. 2680xl
Notice.—Customers . having screw' jacks,
ladders, pipe wrenches and other tools on
loafi, roust return them at once or Same will
be- charged to customer's accounts. H.
Edge, the Big Hardware, Seaforth. 2680-1
J. S. Reid and Company counter cheelz
books credit systems. A request will bring
salesman with samples. Stratford, Ontario.
/2. 2680x3
The Barbara Kirkman Mission Circle of the
Presbyterian church will have an afternoon tea
and_sale of fancy work and home made cook-
ing on Friday, April e5th, in Mr. Stephen's
store, Main Street. r2679
Tractors For Sale.—Waterloo Boy 12-25
tractors. Best value and general purpose
twctor in Canada. Also one International 8-16
slighty used, in good -order. One 5 h. p. field
type W. gasoline engine. One 19 h. p. Goold.
Shapley & Muir gasoline portable on wheels.
Will , be sold cheap. immediate deliverey.
Robert Bell Egine & Thresher Co. Ltd., Soa-
forth, Ont.
2680-tf
Wanted...—Choice quality white beans and
oats. Atlas Cereal Co., Ltd. •2673-tf
Housekeeper Wanted.—Middle aged woman to
act as houSekeeper in family of one. Apply at
the Expositor Office. 2670 -Cf
Local Briefs.—Lieut. Aubrey Crich,
son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Crich, who
has been with the Royal Naval, Air
Force in France. for the past two
years, returned home on Thursday
last. —Miss Jean ROSS, of: Toronto,
spent the holidays at her home in Mc-
Killop.—The Misses Ella and Mabel
-Turnbull and Miss Olive Rankin of
Toronto Ur4versity, were home for the
holidays.—Mr. Clyde Rankin, of To-
ronto spent Easter at the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs., James Rankin.
—Miss Marion Larkin and Mips Edith
Govenlock of the Ottawa Civil Service,
spent Easter at their homes.—Mr.
Fred Faulkner, of the Dominion bank,
Windsor, spent the week end at his
home here.—Mr. 'Gerald Case,. of To-'
ronto, was in town this week.—Mrs.
L. G. Kruse and son, of Galt, spent
Easter at the hOme of her mother,
Mrs. Wi1liain Sclater:. -7 -Miss M. Mc-
Clure spent the holidays in London.
—Miss Hester Grodkin, of Stratford,
spent Sunday at her home in Me-
ICillop.—Mr. Harry Weiland, of To-
ronto, spent the week end at his home
in Egniondville.—Mr. and" Mrs. James
Plant, of Acton, .spent Easter at the
hoine Of their son, Mr. W. Plant.
—Miss Mae McClinchey, of Odessa, is
spending the holidays at her home
here.—Miss Cowan, of Dundee and the
Misses Kate and Mary Cowan, of To-
ronto, spent Easter. at -their homes
here.—Capt, Hodgins, of Whatby,
spending a few days with his family
here.—Mr. Warren Ament, of the
London Business College, is spending
his holidays at his home here.—Mr,
Robert Laird, of Toronto University,
was home for the holiday -Miss Jessie
Wilson of Owen Sound, is visiting at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. 'M Wilson.—Miss Edna Dayman is
visiting at her home in McKillop.—
Mrs. Fred Laing, of Galt, spent Easter
at his home here.—Mrs. Castles, of
Toronto, is visiting • at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M, Walsh.
—The Misses Laidlaw, _ of Toronto,
spent the holidays with their mother,
in town.—Mr. R. Gottschalk, of To-
ronto, spent Easter with his parents
here. ---Miss Clara' McKinley, daughter
of Rev, and Mrs. George McKinley, of
London, epent Sunday with friends in
Seaforth,—Miss Erma Freeman, of
Toronto, is visiting. her mother.—
Miss Jean Hays,, Miss Florence Deem
and Miss Mary Smillie, Of the Strat-
ford Normal are spending the holi-
days at their homes here.—Miss
Ha.bldrk, of the Bell Telephone,
Listowel is visiting, at her home in
McKillop.—Mr. Muir . Thomson, of
Exeter, is spending the holidays with
his mother in town.—Miss McLaugh-
lin of London, is a guest at the home
of Mrs. J. F. Reid.—Mr. H Stark, of
the DoMinion Bank, Spent the holiday
with friends in Bramptom.—Miss
Jeannie goverdock of the Goderich
Collegiate staff, is spending the holi-
days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. R. Govenlock—Miss Margaret Pink-
ney, daughter of Mr. D. T. Pinkney,
Stratford, is visiting with relatives
here—Miss Rena McKenzie, of Strat-
ford is spending the: holidays with
her mother.—Mr. Ray Holmes, son of
Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Holmes, who re-
cently returned fromoverseas, is, now
acting a chauffeur forthechid of the
Ladies' House Dresses
Ladies' Print Dresses
Ladies' Voile -Waists
Ladies' Flannelette Gowns
Ladies' Underskirts
Children's Middies
Children's Gingham Dresses
Children's Rompers and Middle
ties. •
These are a genuine bargain
while they last. We are clear-
ing the ltne as we are extending
our China and Crockery Dept.
ON SALE SATURDAY
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E Eye Specialist here April 29-30 E.
London Fire Brigade.—Mr. Cyril Mar-
vin has .accepted a position with the
Dominion Bank in; Toronto, and left for
that city on Tuesday. He was ac
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companied by his mother, who will
spend a short time with friends there
—Mrs. Nettie Shillinglaw, of Toronto,
is spending the holidays at her horlie
in Tuekersmith.—Mr. C. Bell, of'Te-
m-Ito University, is spending the holi-
days at the home of his* parents, Mr,
and Mrs. J. P. Bell.—Miss Gladys
Thompson, 'of. Merriton, is spend-
ing the holidays at the parental home
of Mr. and Mr. J. B. Thompson.—Mr.
Jack Scott, of Stratford, spent Sun-
day with his parents, Mr: and Mrs.
T. rG. Scotte-Mrs. Robert 'Fraser is
improving the appearance of her home
on James Street by putting in a ce-
ment foundation, the work being done
by Mr. George Tuffin, of Staffa.—
Mrs. J. Shaw, nee Missjda Duff, and
two sons, of Regina, are this week the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hays.
—Mrs. Lynch and Miss Jessie, of Win-
nipeg, were guests at the home of
Mrs. A. Young this week. They have
been spending the winter in Florida
and were on their way home to the
west—Miss Ethel Beattie, of Grims-
by, is spending Easter at her home
here.—Mr. Kenneth, Griffith, of Fort
Francis, who has ostit the past three
years with the Imperial army in
Greece, Serbia aiid Tnekey, was visit-
ing' this week at the home of his aunt,
Mrs. Lorne Weir.—The monthly meet-
ing of the Red Cross Society will be
held in the Carnegie Library -Hall OH
,Thursday afternoon at four &clock.—
The unveiling of the Honor Roll .will
take place next Sunday morning at
St. Thomas church, when a special
'address will be given.—Miss Kate Mc-
Diarmid is Visiting with friends in
St Marys.—Mr. Robert Gemmel', of
the Michigan State Auto School, De-
troit, is spending.the holidays at his
home in Tuckersmithee-Mr. Palilser
Whitley, of Hamilton, spent Good
Friday at his home here.—Mr. and
Mrs. W. Montgomery, of Hensall,
spent Good Friday in town.—Miss
Florence Thompson, of Toronto, is
spending the holidays at her home on
Jkhn Street.—Mrs. W.. J. Walker
spent Easter with her daughter hi
Buffal6.—Miss II. Thompson, of the
3. Mactavish store, attended the mil-
linery openings in Toronto on Mon-
day. -----Mrs. George Weir is visiting
her daughter, Grace, in New York,—
Mr, R. H. Archibald, Denville, spent
Sunday at the parental home of Mr.
and Mrs. James Archibald.—Miss
Mary Gillespie, of Alina, Ladies Col-
lege, St. Thomas, is home for the
holidays.—Mrs. Churchill, London, is
visiting at the parental home of Mr.
and Mrs. Campbell, McKillop.—Miss
Margaret Walsh, of 'Minden, is home
for the holidays Ida Cooper, of
Toronto, is at present confined .0o
her home with an attack of inflam-
matciry rheumatism.—Dr. Bechley has
again resumed his dental practise here.
—Miss Elizabeth .McCowan,' of Rox-
boro, who has been attending the
school of Commerce in Clinton, has
occepied a position in. Toronto, and
left for that Cipity on 1Wednesdayl
morning,—Many friends here will
seriously regret to learn of the ileath
of Mrs. 11. Meyer, which occurred, at
her home in Stratford, on Tuesday
morning last. Mrs. Meyer had been
in delicate health for some months
and spent the past summer at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh MacKay here. Previous to her
marriage 3 years age, she Was the
efficient manager of the Bell Telephone
office in Seaforth, and was a general
favorite with the subscribers', She
is survived by a husband and one
daughter.—Miss H. French spent the
Easter holidays with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. French.—Fidelity Lodge
of Oddfellows will observe the one
hundreth anniveviary of the order by
attending divine service in the Metho-
dist church on Sunday evening next,
when the annual sermon will be
preached by Rev. He D. Moyer.—
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Mrs. C. R. Myrick and daughter,
Helen, of London, were Easter visitors
at the pasonage.—Miss Hilda, Preuter,
of Mitchell, is visiting with friends in
town.—Mrs. john Kerr, who has been
spending the winter in Ottawa, has
returned to her house here.—Next
Sunday morning the services in the
Methodist chUrch will be on behalf of
the ,Edricational work of the church.
In the evening the pastor will preach
the annual sermon to the Oddfellows.
The theme will be "A Threefold Rule
of Life "—Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mc-
Clelland, of Baden; spent Sunday at
the home of Major and Mrs. R. S.
Haene.—In the recent referendum on
Dayligh't Saving, the ineasue was de-
feated a *cite of 340 to 272.—At
the Adminietator's Sale on Monday, of
the town property owned by the late
Rev. P. Corcoran, consisting of two
cottages on Mill street and' one build-
ing lot in the north ward, the property
was purchased by Mr.,Con Echart; of
McKillop, who later sold the lot in the
north. ward to Mrs, James Beattie,
whose residence fronts the peoperty.—
The beautiful spring weather of the
early part of the week was broken on
Wednesday evening by heavy rains
which turned to snow during the High;
and since then the weetherelas been
very cold, with occasional snow Rule
ries. Farming operations which. were
just getting nicely under way, have,
consequently, been brought to a stand.
still.—Miss Ruth Spoat, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. John Sproat, left on Sat-
urday to accept a position in Detroit.
—Mrs. Jas. ,Cline and Miss Cline are
visiting with friends in Wingham.—
Miss Bessie Grieve, of Tara is spend-
ing her holidays at her home in Eg-
mondville.—Miss Sadie Holman„ of
Goderich, was a Seaforth visitor on
Saturday ,—Miss Belle Ballant3rne, of
Waterloo, spent Easter at the home of
her father here.— Mr...J. Button who
has been occupying the residence of
Mrs. Kerr, On Goderich Streetp during
the winter, has leased the residence
of Mrs. J. Brown, on Victoria Street.
—Mr. A. L. Smillie recently return-
ed from, overseas, leaves this week
for Powassen, where he has taken a
school —An excellent programme of
Easter music was given in the Pres-
byterian church on Sunday last by
the choir, under the direction of the
organist, Mr. A. T. Craig, which was
geatly appreciated by large congreg,
tions.—Miss Vera Dorrance, Ottawa, js
spending the holidays at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dor-
ranee in McKillop,
CH' ISELHURST
Notes.—The farmers of this district
are now busy on the, land and manyl
acres of spring wheat have been sown.
It is the intention of quite a number;
to give peas a trial, as of late years
they have been free ,of the weevil.—
No. 10, school section opened again on
Tuesday having been closed for two
weeks( owing to the flu.
WALTON
Tractors For Sale.—Waterloo Boy 12-25
tractors. Best value and general purpose
slighty used, in good Order. 'One 5 h. p. field
tractor in Canada. Also one International 8-6
type W. gasoline engine. One 19 h. p. Goold -
Shapley & Muir gasoline portable on wheels.
Will, be sold cheap. Immediate deliverey.
Robert Bell Egine & Thresher Co. Ltd., Sea -
forth, Ont.
2680 -if
Notes.—Easter day was a very re-
freshing 'day. All the Easter services
were well atteoded.—Miss Morrison, of
Peterboro, was a visitor at Fergusons,
—Mr. Thomas Misner spent 'the' holi-
day at Wiarton.—The Walton banquet
and presentation to 'our returned
Isoldiers, has been postponed to the
King's birthday, Tuesday, June 3rd.
1,1his will give time to plan a royal
welcome horne.—The adjourned meet-
ing of the citizens of Walton, to plan
to make Walton a police village, will
be titld on Wedeesday evening, May
7th. Would the Red Cross Society,
Farmer's Club etc., please meet them
to appoint committees and workers
for the banquet to our soldier boys.
• BRUCEFIELD
Notes.—Mr. John B Mustasel ,has
dispesed of his saw mill and stock of
logs to the Bayfeld saw mill firm.
MreeMustard retains control of the.
car" shingle and dressed lumber
trade., ---Farmers are all busy seed-
ing and if the weather continues
favorable, the crop will all be sown
in a few days.—Mrs. Williani Douglas
and Mr. Douglas motored to Ilensall
on Wednesday evening to meet ,-Pte.
Hudson returning from overseas.—Mr.
John TayIorr'who is acting, adminis-
trator of the estate of Mrs John
Ketchen., will have an auction sale in
the course of -a few weeks and will
dispose of the furniture and' chattels
of the deceaeed.—Mr. Jas. Moodie is
busy cleaning up and making iinpreve-
ments on the property he recently
purchased from the Simpson's estate.
If some others would do likewise, it
would greatly improve the appearance
of the village.—Mr, Ham, manager
of the Molsons Batik, has purchased a
new car. The young ladies of the
village, some of whom are expert
car drivers - intend giving Mr. Harn
some assistance in learning to drive.
HIBBERT
Death of an Old aesident.—An-
other resident of Mitchell, and form-
erly of this .township, nassel to the
great beyond on Sunday afternoon
last. Death this time claimed Thos.
Vivian in his 73rd year, at his home
in the west ward. For the past year
or -so he had been in failing health
and was confined to bed during the
.past couple of months, His ailment
gradually weakened him, and he could
take no nourishment for several weeks.
Mr. Vivian farmed in Hibbert township
for a long time. Some years ago after
leaving the farm he moved to Mitchell
with his family and lived on the Huron
road west. He later sold out and mov-
ed closer to the busines4 centre. De-
ceased was known and classed among
the best living of men, a regular wor-
shipper when able in his chosen church
(Methodist), and was admired for his
sterling iptegrity. In connection with
the death of Mr. Vivian, 'an extraor-
dinary event arises. While the de-
eeased had passed the allotted span of
life --three score and ten—his father
Mr. George Vivian, Sr., survives him
at the remarkable age of nearly 96
years. Thomas Vivian is survived al-
so by his widow, two sons and four
daughters, Rte. Leslie, overseas; Geo.
on the old homestead in Hibbert; Mrs,
Stewart, ,of Montreal; Mrs(Dr.)
Nixon, Calgary; Mrs, Wm. Hord,
Calgary; and a daughter at London.
Two brothers and one sister remain,
George, of Mitchell; William in Ellice, 1
and. Mrs. Alex. McLaren. in Detroit
Interment took place at Staffa cern-
eters, on Tuesday.
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APRIL 25,1919 -
-esse.--e--!..eFirerriT.
Home
Furnishings
Of -
The
Better
Kind
------1111M1111g-1111M111
Spring Days are Here_
congdieum
BL,11/;.,:eurais
Carpet Rugs
••
The trees will soon be green, Here and there we
see the grass on the lawn changing from the 'winter's
drab to the bright green of spring -time.
Even now people are planning for the wgnderful
warm days ahead, for spring -time is shrely the wonder
;-season 6f the year. N.
And to meet the demands of our -customers' for the
new season, spring stocks are complete, and yQu will
find much of interest in frequent visits to this stOre.
Curtaining the Home in New Spring
Scrims
Scrims seem to
have a most decid-
ed effect on -bright-
ening up the home,
for their lightsome
appearance indi-
cates that the
cheery days of
Springand Summer
are coming. Our
stock is replete
with various fine
materials in new
designs and pat-
terns, and ' will
prove very helpful
in Making -your se-
lections and secur-
ing harmonizing in-
teriors. Exceptional -values are now
Per yard 50c to 1.50
being offered
Marquisette Curtains $2 to $6
This group of Summer Curtains in connection with
a beautiful range of yardage goods will attract much
attention from those people who are interested in beau
tifying their homes at less cost. Fine quality Marquis
ette and Filet Marquisette Curtains, plain hemstitehed
hen3stitched With Cluny edge, drawn work border, etc
White and ecru. Per yard 50c to 1.65,
!
5
Spring Cretonnes, Furniture Ittims
50c to $3.-00 1
A fine assortment of patterns and coloripgs, ;suit-
able for slip covers, draperies, window curtains and
valances, furniture- coverings, chair set S and cuskims
for the porch or hammock, will greet the woinan who
appreciates beautiful designs and cottrings.
For Brightening Up the Honig' You
will Need New Rugs, Linoletims,
Oilcloths
.` The need of need of new furnishing for the home,
particularly in the line of floor coverings, is emphaszed
by the coming of Spring. People have been indoors
a gteat deal during the Wiriter months, and the rugs
and other floor coverings have suffered most. Renewals
are demanded and now in order, and this store of help-
fulness is ready to do its full share in, supplying thc
things you need at prices u,nusually moderate.
Cool and Practical Linoleuins and
Floor Oilcloths
1.•*••
•••••4
• 4* •• 4 it
k 40 • 4
04.4,0••
'.44.4
• 4t4
1.4 •••
k*••*4
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044**A
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•4*
*
4-
4t,
4-
• *
*
• 4.
•
*
-
We appreciate how imp&t-
ant these eonvenient Floor
Coverings are. rherefore
we have devoted more than
a usual amount of care, nutm-
ey and space to gatheri g
the best possible collection
of its kind hereabouts.
There are many patterns ,t,of
Linoleums, all perfect and
well seasoned, in all of
which we carry -ample
stocks. che stock of OL
cloth is coi respondin6
wide. All grades are chosen
for sightliness and service.
We are always at the serv-
ice of the home furnisher
and glad toconsult with you on matters of color scheme'
Standard 'quality Floor 0i1Cloths irivarious designs anvil
widths sq. yd. 75c. Passage and stair Oilcloths, often
used as runners over carpet, x8 -inch price 5.oc a yard,
22 inch 6oc a yard. Canvas 'back quality also in Stock;
which comes cheaper in price. Reversibie jute stair car-
pet both serviceable and, of good appearance. Heavy
quality, 22 inches wide at 6oc a yd.
Inkitid Linoleums $1 75
Excellent Nearing quality; will give good account
ot themselves in the most frequented room in the house,
patterns in tile effects, squares and blocks in pleasing
designs, attractive color combinations, per sq.yd, $1.75.
J. MACTAVISH
Seaforth
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the cho
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= the sm
= which t
= will not
posed t
r: the,Gabrtauemre
cbtholaaupt. ses?ss, robnoi Black
$35o
L.111,
lots
*is
tow
• -
Ne
Nov
Plat
Fine
_Rain
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WHISPE
The Museum
-occupied as a
Parliament has
wbis).,ering gale
yoivr ea -r
V hither. The
trail down the el
top floor where
is assembled./ T
from the
where aro
Choi/thee _ef
talking more
patient Mr.
Sergeant -at-.
ing for publvea
and the lo
Governraent Fide,
hers are w
Sister Ann is
scanning -the ea
now and then s
and hopes that
of the Prime
White has bee
has become qu
f-ollowers; but
on the job and
the return of t
Than can tarry
but he cannot
and the mesh
- an increase in t
The foreman, Can
on odd• jobs, but
, get ony now c
literally there a
tions to be e;ettl.
disposed of until
the machine or ie.
Robert Borden.
In the meant
meet every day
something to tai
tion. Hence the
to conneeittee
Governipent's
-railways in the
C. p. R., Hi
new corpora.tion.
lends itself to fut
. Liberals are help
Meet by a disc
enpugh to suit
talk themselves
ernment will take
the I3ankruptcy
will be invitee'
as long as they P
or the lawyers
indefinitely and
in his element.
rite ottentien f
of the Howse,
either a creditor o
fore with stro
subject of
After the Sea
out the GoVerrirti
up the Divorce B
not oceupy the II
eourse may be ha
debate an the pe
Which is the mare
'eater? Or a bap
be arrived at by
fire -water.
hi short the
to do nothiztg
the return -of t
Yet it is common
*nigher will not!
Wa, Be may
For Sale
'
Ford Cartin good shape.
Apply to
Allan Close
.1
Mrs. C. R. Myrick and daughter,
Helen, of London, were Easter visitors
at the pasonage.—Miss Hilda, Preuter,
of Mitchell, is visiting with friends in
town.—Mrs. john Kerr, who has been
spending the winter in Ottawa, has
returned to her house here.—Next
Sunday morning the services in the
Methodist chUrch will be on behalf of
the ,Edricational work of the church.
In the evening the pastor will preach
the annual sermon to the Oddfellows.
The theme will be "A Threefold Rule
of Life "—Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mc-
Clelland, of Baden; spent Sunday at
the home of Major and Mrs. R. S.
Haene.—In the recent referendum on
Dayligh't Saving, the ineasue was de-
feated a *cite of 340 to 272.—At
the Adminietator's Sale on Monday, of
the town property owned by the late
Rev. P. Corcoran, consisting of two
cottages on Mill street and' one build-
ing lot in the north ward, the property
was purchased by Mr.,Con Echart; of
McKillop, who later sold the lot in the
north. ward to Mrs, James Beattie,
whose residence fronts the peoperty.—
The beautiful spring weather of the
early part of the week was broken on
Wednesday evening by heavy rains
which turned to snow during the High;
and since then the weetherelas been
very cold, with occasional snow Rule
ries. Farming operations which. were
just getting nicely under way, have,
consequently, been brought to a stand.
still.—Miss Ruth Spoat, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. John Sproat, left on Sat-
urday to accept a position in Detroit.
—Mrs. Jas. ,Cline and Miss Cline are
visiting with friends in Wingham.—
Miss Bessie Grieve, of Tara is spend-
ing her holidays at her home in Eg-
mondville.—Miss Sadie Holman„ of
Goderich, was a Seaforth visitor on
Saturday ,—Miss Belle Ballant3rne, of
Waterloo, spent Easter at the home of
her father here.— Mr...J. Button who
has been occupying the residence of
Mrs. Kerr, On Goderich Streetp during
the winter, has leased the residence
of Mrs. J. Brown, on Victoria Street.
—Mr. A. L. Smillie recently return-
ed from, overseas, leaves this week
for Powassen, where he has taken a
school —An excellent programme of
Easter music was given in the Pres-
byterian church on Sunday last by
the choir, under the direction of the
organist, Mr. A. T. Craig, which was
geatly appreciated by large congreg,
tions.—Miss Vera Dorrance, Ottawa, js
spending the holidays at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dor-
ranee in McKillop,
CH' ISELHURST
Notes.—The farmers of this district
are now busy on the, land and manyl
acres of spring wheat have been sown.
It is the intention of quite a number;
to give peas a trial, as of late years
they have been free ,of the weevil.—
No. 10, school section opened again on
Tuesday having been closed for two
weeks( owing to the flu.
WALTON
Tractors For Sale.—Waterloo Boy 12-25
tractors. Best value and general purpose
slighty used, in good Order. 'One 5 h. p. field
tractor in Canada. Also one International 8-6
type W. gasoline engine. One 19 h. p. Goold -
Shapley & Muir gasoline portable on wheels.
Will, be sold cheap. Immediate deliverey.
Robert Bell Egine & Thresher Co. Ltd., Sea -
forth, Ont.
2680 -if
Notes.—Easter day was a very re-
freshing 'day. All the Easter services
were well atteoded.—Miss Morrison, of
Peterboro, was a visitor at Fergusons,
—Mr. Thomas Misner spent 'the' holi-
day at Wiarton.—The Walton banquet
and presentation to 'our returned
Isoldiers, has been postponed to the
King's birthday, Tuesday, June 3rd.
1,1his will give time to plan a royal
welcome horne.—The adjourned meet-
ing of the citizens of Walton, to plan
to make Walton a police village, will
be titld on Wedeesday evening, May
7th. Would the Red Cross Society,
Farmer's Club etc., please meet them
to appoint committees and workers
for the banquet to our soldier boys.
• BRUCEFIELD
Notes.—Mr. John B Mustasel ,has
dispesed of his saw mill and stock of
logs to the Bayfeld saw mill firm.
MreeMustard retains control of the.
car" shingle and dressed lumber
trade., ---Farmers are all busy seed-
ing and if the weather continues
favorable, the crop will all be sown
in a few days.—Mrs. Williani Douglas
and Mr. Douglas motored to Ilensall
on Wednesday evening to meet ,-Pte.
Hudson returning from overseas.—Mr.
John TayIorr'who is acting, adminis-
trator of the estate of Mrs John
Ketchen., will have an auction sale in
the course of -a few weeks and will
dispose of the furniture and' chattels
of the deceaeed.—Mr. Jas. Moodie is
busy cleaning up and making iinpreve-
ments on the property he recently
purchased from the Simpson's estate.
If some others would do likewise, it
would greatly improve the appearance
of the village.—Mr, Ham, manager
of the Molsons Batik, has purchased a
new car. The young ladies of the
village, some of whom are expert
car drivers - intend giving Mr. Harn
some assistance in learning to drive.
HIBBERT
Death of an Old aesident.—An-
other resident of Mitchell, and form-
erly of this .township, nassel to the
great beyond on Sunday afternoon
last. Death this time claimed Thos.
Vivian in his 73rd year, at his home
in the west ward. For the past year
or -so he had been in failing health
and was confined to bed during the
.past couple of months, His ailment
gradually weakened him, and he could
take no nourishment for several weeks.
Mr. Vivian farmed in Hibbert township
for a long time. Some years ago after
leaving the farm he moved to Mitchell
with his family and lived on the Huron
road west. He later sold out and mov-
ed closer to the busines4 centre. De-
ceased was known and classed among
the best living of men, a regular wor-
shipper when able in his chosen church
(Methodist), and was admired for his
sterling iptegrity. In connection with
the death of Mr. Vivian, 'an extraor-
dinary event arises. While the de-
eeased had passed the allotted span of
life --three score and ten—his father
Mr. George Vivian, Sr., survives him
at the remarkable age of nearly 96
years. Thomas Vivian is survived al-
so by his widow, two sons and four
daughters, Rte. Leslie, overseas; Geo.
on the old homestead in Hibbert; Mrs,
Stewart, ,of Montreal; Mrs(Dr.)
Nixon, Calgary; Mrs, Wm. Hord,
Calgary; and a daughter at London.
Two brothers and one sister remain,
George, of Mitchell; William in Ellice, 1
and. Mrs. Alex. McLaren. in Detroit
Interment took place at Staffa cern-
eters, on Tuesday.
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•
•
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•••• • I .3 I .3 ••
APRIL 25,1919 -
-esse.--e--!..eFirerriT.
Home
Furnishings
Of -
The
Better
Kind
------1111M1111g-1111M111
Spring Days are Here_
congdieum
BL,11/;.,:eurais
Carpet Rugs
••
The trees will soon be green, Here and there we
see the grass on the lawn changing from the 'winter's
drab to the bright green of spring -time.
Even now people are planning for the wgnderful
warm days ahead, for spring -time is shrely the wonder
;-season 6f the year. N.
And to meet the demands of our -customers' for the
new season, spring stocks are complete, and yQu will
find much of interest in frequent visits to this stOre.
Curtaining the Home in New Spring
Scrims
Scrims seem to
have a most decid-
ed effect on -bright-
ening up the home,
for their lightsome
appearance indi-
cates that the
cheery days of
Springand Summer
are coming. Our
stock is replete
with various fine
materials in new
designs and pat-
terns, and ' will
prove very helpful
in Making -your se-
lections and secur-
ing harmonizing in-
teriors. Exceptional -values are now
Per yard 50c to 1.50
being offered
Marquisette Curtains $2 to $6
This group of Summer Curtains in connection with
a beautiful range of yardage goods will attract much
attention from those people who are interested in beau
tifying their homes at less cost. Fine quality Marquis
ette and Filet Marquisette Curtains, plain hemstitehed
hen3stitched With Cluny edge, drawn work border, etc
White and ecru. Per yard 50c to 1.65,
!
5
Spring Cretonnes, Furniture Ittims
50c to $3.-00 1
A fine assortment of patterns and coloripgs, ;suit-
able for slip covers, draperies, window curtains and
valances, furniture- coverings, chair set S and cuskims
for the porch or hammock, will greet the woinan who
appreciates beautiful designs and cottrings.
For Brightening Up the Honig' You
will Need New Rugs, Linoletims,
Oilcloths
.` The need of need of new furnishing for the home,
particularly in the line of floor coverings, is emphaszed
by the coming of Spring. People have been indoors
a gteat deal during the Wiriter months, and the rugs
and other floor coverings have suffered most. Renewals
are demanded and now in order, and this store of help-
fulness is ready to do its full share in, supplying thc
things you need at prices u,nusually moderate.
Cool and Practical Linoleuins and
Floor Oilcloths
1.•*••
•••••4
• 4* •• 4 it
k 40 • 4
04.4,0••
'.44.4
• 4t4
1.4 •••
k*••*4
it• • • •
.444404
044**A
.444, •
•4*
*
4-
4t,
4-
• *
*
• 4.
•
*
-
We appreciate how imp&t-
ant these eonvenient Floor
Coverings are. rherefore
we have devoted more than
a usual amount of care, nutm-
ey and space to gatheri g
the best possible collection
of its kind hereabouts.
There are many patterns ,t,of
Linoleums, all perfect and
well seasoned, in all of
which we carry -ample
stocks. che stock of OL
cloth is coi respondin6
wide. All grades are chosen
for sightliness and service.
We are always at the serv-
ice of the home furnisher
and glad toconsult with you on matters of color scheme'
Standard 'quality Floor 0i1Cloths irivarious designs anvil
widths sq. yd. 75c. Passage and stair Oilcloths, often
used as runners over carpet, x8 -inch price 5.oc a yard,
22 inch 6oc a yard. Canvas 'back quality also in Stock;
which comes cheaper in price. Reversibie jute stair car-
pet both serviceable and, of good appearance. Heavy
quality, 22 inches wide at 6oc a yd.
Inkitid Linoleums $1 75
Excellent Nearing quality; will give good account
ot themselves in the most frequented room in the house,
patterns in tile effects, squares and blocks in pleasing
designs, attractive color combinations, per sq.yd, $1.75.
J. MACTAVISH
Seaforth
-
1.111
111111i
1111
;
OLE
MOM
SEW
OOP
Springrt° hi ne su
the cho
E that sta
= the sm
= which t
= will not
posed t
r: the,Gabrtauemre
cbtholaaupt. ses?ss, robnoi Black
$35o
L.111,
lots
*is
tow
• -
Ne
Nov
Plat
Fine
_Rain
;111111 ,1 inuif
WHISPE
The Museum
-occupied as a
Parliament has
wbis).,ering gale
yoivr ea -r
V hither. The
trail down the el
top floor where
is assembled./ T
from the
where aro
Choi/thee _ef
talking more
patient Mr.
Sergeant -at-.
ing for publvea
and the lo
Governraent Fide,
hers are w
Sister Ann is
scanning -the ea
now and then s
and hopes that
of the Prime
White has bee
has become qu
f-ollowers; but
on the job and
the return of t
Than can tarry
but he cannot
and the mesh
- an increase in t
The foreman, Can
on odd• jobs, but
, get ony now c
literally there a
tions to be e;ettl.
disposed of until
the machine or ie.
Robert Borden.
In the meant
meet every day
something to tai
tion. Hence the
to conneeittee
Governipent's
-railways in the
C. p. R., Hi
new corpora.tion.
lends itself to fut
. Liberals are help
Meet by a disc
enpugh to suit
talk themselves
ernment will take
the I3ankruptcy
will be invitee'
as long as they P
or the lawyers
indefinitely and
in his element.
rite ottentien f
of the Howse,
either a creditor o
fore with stro
subject of
After the Sea
out the GoVerrirti
up the Divorce B
not oceupy the II
eourse may be ha
debate an the pe
Which is the mare
'eater? Or a bap
be arrived at by
fire -water.
hi short the
to do nothiztg
the return -of t
Yet it is common
*nigher will not!
Wa, Be may