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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1919-09-05, Page 16ar, ou r reuE HURON EXPOSITOR We pay the Highest Clash Price for Poultry every Wednesdav We can supply you with First - Class Dairy Butter at all times. We still have some ofthose good Brooms on sale for Friday and Saturday, WE DELIVER BY AUTO „. Our customers say our Meats are delicious Phone ts Dorsey and MacKinnon DIS'IlitICT MATTERS Formal Opening.—The formal open- ing of the iatge new church sheds at Egmondville will be held- on Tuesday next, September 16th. In the after- noon, under the auspieeg of the five Ladies/ Aid Societies in- eonneetion with the church, a bazaar and tea TOOlil Will be opened. On Tuesday evening at eight o'cleek the 'Maple Leaf Quartette, of Galt, will give a select programme. This quartette is one of the finest musical organiz- ations in Ontario and every one should take advantage of this 'op- portunity of listening to a musical treat. Local Briefs.—Mr. aid Mrs, George Steet, of Saginaw, were here lest week visiting Mr. Steet's mother in Egmend- ville.—Mr. C. Consigney, Jr., who re- cently returned from everseas, has purchased the resta.ureift business in the Cardno block from Messrs. 'Ponies 1 ee'd ceeeleneeel sl who have been con- ducting it for seirgtai yen -'ss Alva Graves returned from Detroit on Thursday of last week.—Mr, Don- ald Clark, of Pittsburg, spent a few days this week at the noel° of Mrs. Daniel. Clark .in Egmondville.—Mr Jaraes, of Flint, Michigan, an old thee eesident of §eefortle lege ee viettoe in town on Friday. Jest • Mn t-TfliVie Wei a merennr tif Tlin Expositor staff when the tenner was eonducted by Massie. Ross & Luxton.—Mr. Frank Murray. and eisters, of Detroit, were visiting at the home of their uncle, Mr. William McDougall in Egmond- ville last week. They returned home on the Greyhound.—Mr. John 1VIcNey has sold out his seedand feed store to Mr. Angus. InfeQuaig, whohas taken possession.—Dr. W. Campbell, wife and daughter are here on a motor trip from Missouri where the doctor has been practising forseveral years. Dr. Charles Campbell and daughter, of New York, also motored over and spent a few days here. Both doctors are old Seafonth boys and sons. of the late Dr. Campbellfor - many years one of Seaforth's most promin- ent physicians.—Mr. Everett Rivers returned froth the west this week, where be spent the sumener.—Mr. and Mrs. P. Walsh were nn Toronto last week visiting their daughter and attending the fair. -1r. and Mrs. Neil Bethume, of Cleveland, are visiting at the home of his mother, Mit, C. Bethume, Sperling street.—Seaforth, Fall Fair will be held on Thutsday and Friday of next week. Keep the dates in mind.—Mr. and Mrs. G. D. C. Earn and two daughters' have re- turned from the west, where they spent the summer. Mr, Ham has leased Mr. Neelin's residence on John street—Miss McClure is spending the week with London friends.—Mr. Rus- sell Holman, of Kitchener, is visiting with relativee here.—Miss. Edna Day - man, of Tdronto, is visiting at her home in McKillop.—Mr, and Mrs. Flett and cnildren, of Grimsby, are visiting Mrs: Flett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Habkirkee-Miss Ross, who was the guest of -Mrs: J. Mc- Clinchey, has returned -to Toronto;— Capt. Thoirias Consitt with his mother, sister and Mrs. , McGillivray, of Ot- tawa, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Consitt this week. They were on a motor trip and in- tend returning by way of Hamilton, Buffalo, Rochester and Other cities in New York State. Capt Consitt has eecentiy- returned from several years service overseas with the Canadian troop.—Four motor loads from the Women's Missionary AuXiliary and the Barbara Kirkman Mission Band attended the semi-annual conference of the Women's Missionary Societies held in Blyth on Tuesday.—Mr. Robert French is recovering from .an attack ef pneumonia.—Mrs. Peter McGrath and Miss Anna are visiting with friends in Windsor and 'Detroit.—Misses Esthet and Margaret Purcell have returned after spending a few weeks withefriends in Guelph and Kitchener. —Mr. William Bullard, of town, has a record sun flower growing in his garden. It measures eleven feet in length and has 84 flowers on it.— Mrs. S. L. Upthegrove, of Elmira, who is in with tYphiod fever at the home of her,parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Gotts- chalk, is recovering.—Mrs. A. Kay, of Stratford, Mrs. Sidney Morton, of Hamilton -6,nd Mr. Albert Diekson, of Stratford, were guests at the home of Mrs: J. H. Broadfoot this week. They were here attending the funeral of the late Robert Scott, of McKillop. -- Major Hartry returned home from overseas on Saturday. Dr. Hartry and wife, of Toronto, and Mr. Howard Hartry and daughter, of L'onden, also spent the week end at the parental home of Mr. and Mrs. William Hartry. —Mr. Thomas Consitt has sold his residence on Sparling street to Mrs. William Dale, the consideration being - $2,500. Mes. Dale will have a very pretty and comfortable home as since purchasing the property a few years ago Mr. consitt..has made extensive morn improvements to it—mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson, of Calgary, are visiting with relatives hene.---Owing to the very large attendance at the Collegiate • Institute this year, the board of trustees have found it neces- sary to secure an additional teacher and Miss Norma Hartry has been added to the staff.—Mr. Harold Stark, who has been acting as teller in the Dominion Bank hero for, some time, has been transferred to St. Thomas. Mr. Dow, of Uxbridge, will fill Mr. Stark' s place in Seaforth—Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hays. qf New York, are visiting with friends here.—Mr. S. L. Upthegrove, of Elmira, spent a few days last week at the horse of Mr. and Mrs. S. Gottschallc—Mr, Jcihn Hinchley,'of Stratford, haS sold his residence on West William street, at present occupied by Mr. Marshall, Stewart, to Mr. Alex, Gray, of Tucker- smith.—Miss Roberta Johnston, who has been spending the past two months at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hunt in McKillop, has returned to Cleveland.—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. J. Patterson - were Leaden visitors. this week.—Mrs. L. G. Kruse and son, of Galt, are visit- ing with her Mother, Mrs... William Sclater.—Mrs. Stewart Martin has re- turned from Visiting her sister, Mrs. Coventry in Woodstock.—Mr. -R. C. Gottschalk, of Detroit, is visiting at the home of his parents.—Mrs. Wm. Moxley, of Guelph, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. Hunt—Mr. Joseph Richardson, of Varna, has purchased 1 The Big Store on_the Caller See the Bell Piano - at Seaforth Fair and don't forget that you will save money' to buy from Jonathan Hugill camm...mam/••••••• Fall Term from Sept 2nd Ina Stratford, Ont. • W./6STERN ONTARIO'S LARGEST AND BEST COMMERCIAL SCHOOL. WE TUVE = 'BAND COMMERCIAL, SHORT - /MP /MI AND TELEGRAPHY DEPART - INN = MENTS. We have experienced instruc- tots, give ee, thorough courses and we = asstsgraduatw = free catalogue. te positions. Write for D. A. McLA.CHLAN, Principal., = PM/ James Watson GenerAl Insurance Agent Real Esta .arid Loan Agent Dealer in ...iewing Machines. Four good houses for sale, conveniently situated in the Town of Seaforth. Terms reasonable and possession given promptly Applye at my office for partictdars. GRANO TRUNK RstiNNAy HARVEST HELP EXCLTR.- SIONS $12. 00 to Winnipeg Plus dent per mile beyond August lgth from all stations be- tween Lyn and Toronto, lArekon, Pal - grave and Nor htBay, iAcluding Penetang, Meaford and Midland, Depot Harber and intermediate stations. August 21st from Toronto and all stations west and south , thereof in Ontario. For further particulars apply to any Grand Trunk Ticket Agent or G. E. Horning, District Passenger Agent, Toronto, Ont. W. Somerville -Town Agent W. R. Plant ...... .Deeot Agent Hugill's Music Store ••••••••••••••••••••• We can save you money by dealing with us on new and slightly used Pianos: One liemtzman piano used only a few Months, - like new. well made and t fine, toned instrum- ent to sacrifice $3*25. One square piano to go at $45, a good practice piano. if you buy from us you will get. what you want. We will not handle cheap pianos at any price, our reputation will no permit. Come in and get acquainted. Imelee*”.ei Jonathan E. Hugiii Opposite -Bank of Commerce I the residence of Mr. John Abel, at present occupied by Airr. Walter Rob - See SOirie of the Latest Plc- , ineorie-Mr. and Mra Stewart Mee Illt08.11 and naughtef left on Tuesday m for ,their new hoe m St Marys,— Mrs. West, of Cleyeland, is visiting at the home of her brothers, Messrs. J . and G." Cardno.—Misies Parchell, Voorhees and . Diver, of the Detroit Sohool of Design, were the guests of Miss' Alva Graves •last weeks -41r. and Mrs. E. Lawson and daughter, of Auburn, spent Sunday it the home of Mrs. William Selater.—Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Deem have returned from -their. wedding trip and are settled in their apartments at the Royal.—Miss Lottie Thompson is visiting friends in To- ronto.—Mr. Mole, of Aubnen, is visit- ing at the home of his on, Mr. Ed. 'Mole. ---Mr. and Mrs. Mason and family, of Belgrave, visited bis sisters the Misses Mason on Stinday.—Miss Margaret Carroll is visiting relatives in London this week.—Mrs. T. Mc- Crae -of Detroit, is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs; H. Laidlaw.— The band which led the jiggs circus ora Veterans' Day has been engaged for the School Fair at No. 4, Melcillont to be held on Friday, September 26th. The band Oinitaine some talented -musicians and we }lope this, organiza- tion will be the nucleus of a Seaforth Citizen's band.—There will be a special meeting of the VNecntiye of the Sea - forth branch of the Navy teaiu6 bf Canada, held at the Carnegie Library tn. Wednesday evening, Septeinber 17, at eight o'clock sharp. All the mem- bers are eequested to attend as im- portant business is to be considered. -.- Mr. and -Mrs.• Sutherland and Miss Jessie Wilson, of Owen Sound, are guests at the parental borne of`Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilson.—Mr. and Mrs, Ross and Mr. and WS. Howie and son, of Poet Dover, were the guests of Mr. and WS: J. F. Ross this week. _ For Sale.—A Massey-liarris corn binder in first class repair. Phone 8 on 150. S. A. Carnocban R Tt No 8 Seaforth. 2699x1 For Sale.—A beautiful oak sideboard, plate glass nairrons in first clams shape. Apply to R. F. Sdnes, Jarvis Street. -2701Y4 For Sale. --A bunch of good young Pigs six weeks old, and some .good „Barred Rock hens. L. G. Van Egmond. 2700x1 Mrs. O'Connell, John Street, has re -opened her classes in piano and .vocal. Pupils pre- pared for London Conservatory. 2699-2, Dance in Jewitt's Pavilion at Hayfield, every TUesday evening, Blackstone-Bualey Orchsetra 2698-tf Be shre you see "Shirley Mason"—(Viola Dana's sister) in "The Unwritten Code" .at the Strand on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day. •Its one of the good ones. For Sale,—On Goderich Street East, conly fortable eottlage and lot. For particulars apply on premises. Mrs. Violet McLeod, Sea - forth. 2699-4 Charlie Chaplin in "The Bank," the last and best of Charlie's Big 4 Comedies. At the "Strand" Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Lost—Lost .between Brussels and Walton a Paisley shawl. Will finder please leave at this office and oblige. 2700x1 ad Births Salt—We will have a 'carload of No. 1 clean salt in bulk on Friday, September 12th. Filled info your sacks or looseprice on applicAtion. John McNay. 2699-2 House For Sale Or Rent—Seven roomed frame house on Centre Street, Seaforth, good cellar, hard and soft Water. Apply to W. Smithers, Seaforth. 2698x3 House For Sale.—On Goderieh Street, Sea- fOrth, three doors east of Doctors Scott and scales. A. W. STOBIE. Mackay's office. Enquire at house or2674truket 'Private sale, week beginning September 15th, parlour heater, Pandora range, New Perfection coal oil stove with oven,. baby cutter almost new, parlour and hall lamps, eta. A. A. Naylor. 2700-tf Miss Ava. Graves' classes in water color and designing are re -opened. Outdoor sketth class will commence Saturday. For terms apply at Mrs. Graves' Wall Paper store, Sea- forth,- 2'7004 The Alice Dunbar Company in Cardno's Opera Hall, Seaforth, Fall Fair night Sept. 19th. You heard them last year. That is all the announcement they treed. Plan of hall opens at.Aberhart's Drug Store at noon, Satur— day, September 13th. Announcement—Miss Annie G. Govenlock igraduate teachers' courae ,Canadian Academy lof musie announces the re -opening of her class- es in piano, organ and theory, on September 2n1, 1919. Pupils will be prepared for Can- adian Academy of Music and Toronto Cpi- servatory of music examinations. Studi2oN94ortb Main Street, Phone 103. 69 Lumber For Sale.—Having purchased the Sour mill at Winthrop we are taking it down and have for sale timber, matched flooring, joists, rafters, sheeting, siding and matched Pine, all in good shape. If you are con- templating doing any building see us or phone 61, Seaforth. It will pay you. The Big Hardware, II. Edge. 499 - Poultry Wanted.—The undersigned is 'pre- pared to pay the highest cash price for any quantity of live poultry delivered at his grocery store, Main Street, Seaforth, every Tuesday morning. G. D. Haigh. 2697 -ti House for Sale, of Rent—Comfortable house on, Janes Street near Public • School. Posses- sion September lst. Apply to Sproat and Sproat5_ , or phone 1$ on 160, BOOKS tion on displayin our window, Also a lift of Thot nton Bur. gess Bed fall! Stery Books, , These are sure to please the children, See our new ClineToi 'Snap Shot Albums ThOMPS0,111S Bookstore Seaforth Aluminum Ware -- at Beatties' Fair -- This is a new line, every piece stamped—see our window. , CROCKERY .See the BoNvls, Jugs, Platters,, Cups and Saucers, Jelly Tum- blers and other Fall needs. I TABLE OILCLOTH A Big Spcial at '50c a yd. The (Special) Store Beattie& Fair PIMMIMMO/11/. late Dr, aloan's ability a cheas player, He was the winner of the China Challenge Cup in 1884 against all comers. And in the year of Queen Vietoria,'s Jubilee he assisted in the first game ever played in China with living pieces. Dr. Sloan was born in Toronte of Scotisb. parents in 1837, and took his clagree as a doctor of medicine at the University of Michi- gan in 1863e* 'When war broke out between the North and South he threw in his let with the North, and was alipointed assistant surgeon to the 80th Missouri Infantile, and not long afterwards he found himself chief medical officer of the reghnent at Vicksburg. After the fall of Vicks- burg he was appointed chief surgeon with the regimental rank of major. He returned to Canada during Lord Monck's administration, and was ap- pointed magistrate and coroner for County Huron, an appointment which he held for some years—Dr. Sloan went to _Japan in 1869, and on the ecommendation of Sir Henry Parkes to the Japanese Government he pro- ceeded with the first Japanese Em- bassay" to England with Prince Iwakfira. He was made a Fellow of the ,Royal Colonial Institute. Dr. Sloan reternen to Japan in the follow- ing year, and in 1877 he went to China and settled in Shanghai. BRUCEFIELD • Personal.—Miss Muriel Eleoet, of Beucefield, has again obtained first prize for her hand painted china, which she had on exhibition. at the Western Fair, Lontion, 1 Mill • of net)/ tyle Madavish's Millinery of Merit. * DAYS 1 •long period of ill -health, in Shanghai's 7ounger days Dr. Sloan was identified with many interests. In 1891 a com- mission was issued to him as a sur- geon of the Artillery, S. V. C., and two years later he, with other officers of the corps, was presented with the Shanghai Jubilee medal. During the early part of his residence in Shanghai be workedassiduously in the interests of Masonary. He attained the rank of Past Master of the Northern Lodge, No, 570 E. C., and was also elected Past High Priest of the Keystone Royal Arch Chapter, Mass Constitu- tion. The Masonic Charity Fund found, in him a zealous, honorary secretary for over twenty years, a post which . he was compelled to resign on account of ill -health. Active in the formation of the Mason* Club, he was for two years president of that institution, and on resigning tb proceed to Japan he was elected- a Life Honorary Member. For many years he was also treasurer of the Royal Order of Scotland." Fit- ting reference is also made to the WINTHROP Memorial Shield.—A beautiful mem- orial shield will be unveiled to the memory of the fallen heroes of Cavan church Sabbath schohn Winthrop, on Sunday next at the regular service at 3. p.m. • VARNA Not-es.—.knniversary services 'will be held in the Presbyterian church on -Sunday next, September 14th, at 11 a.xn. and 7.30 p.m. Rev. Foote, of Exeter, will conduct the services. CHISELHURST Notes—Mr„ Frank Fitzgerald has been very successful with his thero- bred cattle. Last week he sold a two year old and a yearling for the sum of $830, the buyer being a gentleman from the States.—Anniversary ser- vices will be held in the Methodist church on Sunday next at 2.30 and 7 p.m. Capt. E. W. Edwards, of Sea - forth, will conduct ;the services. ' ..mmameammam...111011. HULLETT •`' A Good Judge.—Mr. Thomas Mc- Michael, the well known stock man of this township, gees to Haldimand and Oxford Counties next week, where he will ant as Government judge at the fall fairs in those counties. Mr. McMichael acted a judge in Haldimand county Met year and gave such good satisfaction that he has been invited 1 baek again. Later he goes to Lamp- ton and Ensex counties where he will act in the same- capacity'. He will be absent about three weeks., The Best Yet Improve your home by build- ing a nice new venanda.of cement blocks. Orders taken for any de- sign. We win tell you what looks best. Call and see stock on hand, also a large quantity of cement tile. 8,4 and 6 inch for sale, guar- anteed not to crumble,'well cured. Larger tile made on order. Sea - forth . Tile Werks. _ 4 R. Frost 84 Son The Council.—The regular meeting of the town council was held in the council chamber on Monday evening wilth all the' members' present. , Mrs.. James Reid was given pennission to tap the water main for Iawn purposes, the Work to be done under the super- vision of the Fire .and Water Com- mittee. After passing the following accounts the council adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor: William Gillespie, salary, $56.25. -Adam me- KaY, salary, $70; J. A. Wilson, salary, $73.3,4; Jehat Knight, $60; A, W. Stobie, $32;_ Robert Johnston, wages, $46;-,. E. J. Barnett, street watering. and sweeping, •$283.80; W. R. Smith, account enmity, .$27.73; water, light and -Sewer commission, $7.16; R. Frost, changes to town ,hall door, $31.50; John Spain, boiler inspection, $3; G, T. R. Grossing protection, $'78.05; Bell Telephone Co.: 95c; Walter Scott, distributing MTh, 50c; Thompson's- Book store; $5.90; F. Sills, drying hose, $4;., R. S. Hays, Treasurer's bond, $24 -Imperial Oil Company, $913.34.. The tax rate for this year will be as follows: General rate,._ 20.4 mills, county, 4.1 mills; Public Library, 1 mill; Collegiate ins- titute, 3.5 mills; public school 8 mills; separate saloon 8 mills; total, .37 mills. -art Dr. Sloan Dies In China.—.4„ Van- couver paper recently published the following article regarding the life of the late Dr. 'Sloan, who died in: China in July last, which will be, of interest to many of our readers in this county. Dr. Sloan was a former resident of Seaforth, and his family resided here for many years before their removal to British Columbia. The -paper says: Referring to the recent. death of Dr. Robert John Sloan, father of Hon. William Sloan'Minister of Woes, whieh took place atShanghai early last month, The North China Herald says in part: "Dr. Sloan came to China in 1877. and settled in Shang- hai its a' general practitioner. Since that year he has been a resident of the settlement, and, though ° little known during later years, owing to a Another Big Novelty Friday, Sept. 19th,_ and. Sept , Striking ,t Assembl4ge of ASS Alm SON lomIt SIM Ina InNe MIS togs 4I•PF -NM 114+1 AIR 41•00 Ins MM. MOS SP. AIM JININS SIM nesf desi clot hug and our BLAKE The Lite John Leslie. --The late John Leslie, who died in Blake recent- ly, was born on the 20th of April, 1834, at Heck, in the parish of Loch- inaben, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. When about seventeen years of age he tent to Dudley, Worcestershire. ,England, where he served an apprenticeship of three years to the drapery business and remained at it for upv-sards of twelve yea, when he marred Ann Holland, daughter of William. Holland builder of Dudley. In 1863 We irnigrat- ed to 'Canada. and the same year set- tled in the township. "of Markham, Ontario, where he resided fat up- wards of five years. He then removed to Blake at that time called, Berne, in the townshipof Hay: county of Huron, where he and his partner in life resided until the time of their death. He was thirteen years engag- ed in the general store business and postmaster in Blake, but owing to failing health had to sell out his busi- ness in 1897 and had been living a quiet life in Blake ap.to the time of his death. His wife. predeceased him by thirteen years. Millinery • Dress Goods Furs VROMM /1Mm /MIC MMIX 41••• WNW IWO Mar MEM PIMP 11/1 limma WI, MOW /In 1MMIM WM/ AM/ POMMW MN/ MO/ AIM Am/ AMU /mg lam WIMP AI and Alf Kinds of Ladies' Apparel *will be in the limelight 1111111111111t1Mt11t1 ftfliflJll As usual this is the Fashion Event of the Season—and never more so then this Fall. PEACE is here and once more Dame ,Fashion steps forth free and untra-mmaled to apparel herself as she.)ikes. in the' class wiin .the Tarzan pictures. The Submarine Eye A romance of the Spanish Main with scenes actually enacted on the .ocean's floor reproduced with the aid of the famous Williamson Brothers sub- marine apparatus, which' has been so extensively commented on by scientific and mechanical journals. See the wierd and wonderful denn• sons of the tropic seas, the grotesque vegetation. Intensely interesting and educational. Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day. Admission 10 and 15c. - PRINCESS _ ST.R.A.ND „ NOW SHOWING The Peter Pan of the Screen' Viola Dana Satan Junior A story that giVes this alluring little star unbounded opportunity for mirth - provoking comedy. This picture is better than most "Specials." also "THE LURE OF THE CIRCTJS" On and after Saturday'eveningour show will start at 8.15 p.m. 15c 8.15 p.m. 110e STRAND, WA LTON WoMen's Institute.—The Wornen's Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. A. B. Bruce, on Wednesday, September 17th, at three p.m. Mrs. Alex. Gar- dner will take the topic for the meet- ing, "Advantages of Polipe Villages." Roll Call, Kitchen Conveniences. There will also be a chapter read from the new book, Our Government. Special Meeting.—Don't fail to at- tend the meeting on consolidated schools in the new church sheds, on Tuesday evening, September 16, when Dr. Field, Inspector, and Dr. Sinelair, of Dr. Cody's staff, will explain the, advantages of consolidation, illustrat- ing by lantern views, and will be ptepared to answer any questions concerning this matter. The School Fair.—Monday after- noon the Annual School Fair was held here and was a fine success. Exhibits were not as numerous as on some former occasions but were excellent. The roots and vegetables were ex- hibited in a large tent supplied by County Representative Stothers, who, with nis staff, managed the Fair. Other exhibits were displayed in the school house. There was a large at- tendance and it was an occasion for friendly intercourse, The Women's Institute served a well prepared lunch and a 'refreshment booth did a roaring business, clearing out their stock com- pletely, School Inspector Field was a busy man during the afternoon. In the speech making contest by pupils Marjory Hoover „took 1st prize with a short -address on Gardening; Gordon McGavin 2nd, on Home training; Grace Shortreed, 3rd, ,with Aero- planes; and Jas. Ritchie on What are our neighborhood needs. All were good and heartily applauded. " Dr. Field and Mr. Stothera were judges. The prize winners were paid at the close of the fair. The concert was not held in the evening but will come en at a later date. There were seven schools linked up' with the fair this year. -- I No reason. this season why every -woman cannot be well dre sed, partic- ularly if her ainearel is bought here. . And if this is your desire be sure to . come to this event,- which will really be a SOCIAL EVENT for the women, of this town and district. ‘11111111111111111111111111111lliii111111111111111h We bid you Welcome -'11111111111111111111111111111111111111WHIMP Mt4 • MACtiaViSk Seatorth nrenAneffeniint The Store that Merits Your Patronage TeM111111 /W. 4EMSe C *MN 411/1 /ma /ma Ins Ammo MEW Pam /pm PM/0 Ma/ AMPI/ 101/ • Am, low mom lam /me Imma. 92-:: - . 11 17 1 '1 12 48painted,ulII-He* d ' P. Pr* 1 ji ' I.= 121.6ttend.a,npd.-- .......; . , -nplareulr; jdiu.n,stgre,1, *-'7: good work - = 1-20 H , P. .. = • and repai = _ : 11.,;---1:112t0ed7at 7-1-7. 1.-18 H. P. 9 9 Traction Eng 1.• 4 limm : In addition to Et' will sell chea /OM .sor• *OW /Ms 1•11m 1-10 IL P. It most tiew. = 1-1.0 P„ ne 1-540 Averi Ant eine Am/ 1mm. Aye. 1-22-44) Lisb a attachment 9 1-4olm. Goodi 9 i—mona*ch 9 ment, rebid 9 All of the and tan be see so indjj( ...., . 0 ... 4. . a 1 : . , • - Business Change Having purchased the Feed business of W. E. Kerslake, we are prepar-' ed to supply you with 6 full line , of Flour and .Feed and trust you will find our prices reasonable. A call will be appreciated. M. STEWART - 111.111.111=1.1. The Council.—The regular meeting of the town council was held in the council chamber on Monday evening wilth all the' members' present. , Mrs.. James Reid was given pennission to tap the water main for Iawn purposes, the Work to be done under the super- vision of the Fire .and Water Com- mittee. After passing the following accounts the council adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor: William Gillespie, salary, $56.25. -Adam me- KaY, salary, $70; J. A. Wilson, salary, $73.3,4; Jehat Knight, $60; A, W. Stobie, $32;_ Robert Johnston, wages, $46;-,. E. J. Barnett, street watering. and sweeping, •$283.80; W. R. Smith, account enmity, .$27.73; water, light and -Sewer commission, $7.16; R. Frost, changes to town ,hall door, $31.50; John Spain, boiler inspection, $3; G, T. R. Grossing protection, $'78.05; Bell Telephone Co.: 95c; Walter Scott, distributing MTh, 50c; Thompson's- Book store; $5.90; F. Sills, drying hose, $4;., R. S. Hays, Treasurer's bond, $24 -Imperial Oil Company, $913.34.. The tax rate for this year will be as follows: General rate,._ 20.4 mills, county, 4.1 mills; Public Library, 1 mill; Collegiate ins- titute, 3.5 mills; public school 8 mills; separate saloon 8 mills; total, .37 mills. -art Dr. Sloan Dies In China.—.4„ Van- couver paper recently published the following article regarding the life of the late Dr. 'Sloan, who died in: China in July last, which will be, of interest to many of our readers in this county. Dr. Sloan was a former resident of Seaforth, and his family resided here for many years before their removal to British Columbia. The -paper says: Referring to the recent. death of Dr. Robert John Sloan, father of Hon. William Sloan'Minister of Woes, whieh took place atShanghai early last month, The North China Herald says in part: "Dr. Sloan came to China in 1877. and settled in Shang- hai its a' general practitioner. Since that year he has been a resident of the settlement, and, though ° little known during later years, owing to a Another Big Novelty Friday, Sept. 19th,_ and. Sept , Striking ,t Assembl4ge of ASS Alm SON lomIt SIM Ina InNe MIS togs 4I•PF -NM 114+1 AIR 41•00 Ins MM. MOS SP. AIM JININS SIM nesf desi clot hug and our BLAKE The Lite John Leslie. --The late John Leslie, who died in Blake recent- ly, was born on the 20th of April, 1834, at Heck, in the parish of Loch- inaben, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. When about seventeen years of age he tent to Dudley, Worcestershire. ,England, where he served an apprenticeship of three years to the drapery business and remained at it for upv-sards of twelve yea, when he marred Ann Holland, daughter of William. Holland builder of Dudley. In 1863 We irnigrat- ed to 'Canada. and the same year set- tled in the township. "of Markham, Ontario, where he resided fat up- wards of five years. He then removed to Blake at that time called, Berne, in the townshipof Hay: county of Huron, where he and his partner in life resided until the time of their death. He was thirteen years engag- ed in the general store business and postmaster in Blake, but owing to failing health had to sell out his busi- ness in 1897 and had been living a quiet life in Blake ap.to the time of his death. His wife. predeceased him by thirteen years. 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Admission 10 and 15c. - PRINCESS _ ST.R.A.ND „ NOW SHOWING The Peter Pan of the Screen' Viola Dana Satan Junior A story that giVes this alluring little star unbounded opportunity for mirth - provoking comedy. This picture is better than most "Specials." also "THE LURE OF THE CIRCTJS" On and after Saturday'eveningour show will start at 8.15 p.m. 15c 8.15 p.m. 110e STRAND, WA LTON WoMen's Institute.—The Wornen's Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. A. B. Bruce, on Wednesday, September 17th, at three p.m. Mrs. Alex. Gar- dner will take the topic for the meet- ing, "Advantages of Polipe Villages." Roll Call, Kitchen Conveniences. There will also be a chapter read from the new book, Our Government. Special Meeting.—Don't fail to at- tend the meeting on consolidated schools in the new church sheds, on Tuesday evening, September 16, when Dr. Field, Inspector, and Dr. Sinelair, of Dr. Cody's staff, will explain the, advantages of consolidation, illustrat- ing by lantern views, and will be ptepared to answer any questions concerning this matter. The School Fair.—Monday after- noon the Annual School Fair was held here and was a fine success. Exhibits were not as numerous as on some former occasions but were excellent. The roots and vegetables were ex- hibited in a large tent supplied by County Representative Stothers, who, with nis staff, managed the Fair. Other exhibits were displayed in the school house. There was a large at- tendance and it was an occasion for friendly intercourse, The Women's Institute served a well prepared lunch and a 'refreshment booth did a roaring business, clearing out their stock com- pletely, School Inspector Field was a busy man during the afternoon. In the speech making contest by pupils Marjory Hoover „took 1st prize with a short -address on Gardening; Gordon McGavin 2nd, on Home training; Grace Shortreed, 3rd, ,with Aero- planes; and Jas. Ritchie on What are our neighborhood needs. All were good and heartily applauded. " Dr. Field and Mr. Stothera were judges. The prize winners were paid at the close of the fair. The concert was not held in the evening but will come en at a later date. There were seven schools linked up' with the fair this year. -- I No reason. this season why every -woman cannot be well dre sed, partic- ularly if her ainearel is bought here. . 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