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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1920-12-17, Page 1as 1920: 'ILL OU. ria Few entic over Your Money Back As Quick Asa Wink If You Would, Rather' Have' It Than The Goods. ET THE ro NEED OF THE E MOV - ST: FURS COATS DRESSES SKIRTS WAIST@ ... MILLINERY . UN DERWAR .CORSETS ..... HOSIERY GLOVES SMALL WARES ......:SILKS DRESS GOODS STAPLES Emmosaimormiew a -- FIFTY-FOURTH YEAR WHOLE NUMBER 2766 f vusi SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1920. 9 l *` r: -•dal' t � c °�Gecon-- . S i S .1 tri al former prices tiled, this sales E rec1 in many in- worth at whole- ;nit that stead- :en is is second merchandise that e4. rr re dur- �' 4 •. t dd ol l a.i. s e .:tr to the lit I`IUSS it. Wonderful Display of Xmas Goods a'tyGreig Clothing Company's Closing -Up -Sale When you run into a display of brand new Christ- mas Goods such as we have on Display right now and at the Sale Prices prevailing here, shopping ismade easy—easy to find what you want, at Easy Prices. - PRICES LESS THAN MANUFACTURER'S COST GIFTS FOR MEN. Silk Knit Neckwear, Silk Knit Scarfs, Fancy Pullover Sweaters and Coat Sweaters, Fancy Shirts, Sox Caps, Underwear, Handkerchiefs, Pyjamas, Over at Suit,Fur Coat --Hundred§ of others to choose fro. DELIGHT THE BOY WITH A Mackinaw Coat, 'Warm Stockings, a Cap, Ties, Gloves, Shirt, Suit, Overcoat, Sweaters and Pullovers, Fancy Mitts. FOR WOMEN. ' set ° of Furs, Handsome Coat, Muff, Wool Knit- ted Jacket, Silk Scarf. FOR GIRLS. DandyCoat Sweaters, Wool Sets, Coats, Set Wh • - itand light color Furs. Think of the Joy you bring to the heart and in- cidentally the comfort to the body of the happy re- cipient of any of these. Special Notice After thirty years of continued mercantile business; in the Town of Seaforth, during which period we have conducted many big sales, we have positively decided to retire from mercantile business, and in so doing this Last Grand Final Sale shall eclipse all former efforts in every respect --greater volume of goods offered, as most of to r new Fall Goods have been passed intostock as we could not cancel Fall orders. Prices are slashed as never before. We have terminated the lease of our store and all goods must be sold. f The Greig -Clothing Co. FLIGHT LIEUT. RUSSEL G. Scow He died for us, can we foreswear The price he paid so nobly there, When we the sweets of freedom share? He died fed us, should we not be Stainless in soul and honor, free From aught that dins the Yietory? H. Isabel Graham. HURON COUNTY COUNCIL - The December session of the county Council .opened in the Court House, Goderich, on 'Tuesday, with all the members present except Mr. Richard- son, ,who was absent through the death of a relative. - The Warden briefly addressed the Council dh matters that would be dealt with at this session, such as consolidating the 'general by-laws and the -Good Roads By-laws; a separate home for thetaged or infirm who are capable of paying; for the ' improve- ment of the burial plot of the late Dr, Dunlop, first . Warden of the Dis- trict of Huron, and providing for a neWe flag. , The following communications were read by the Clerk and referred to the several committees i . From Hon. F. C. Biggs with refer- ence to -civil liability to traffic on the roads and the large amounts claimed and paid for damages. The Minister -enclosed a proposed amend- ment to Section 460 of the Municipal Act to meet such cases.—Referred to Special Committee. From the Women's Institute, of Bluevale, with reference to their right.. to a -share in patriotic ` grants.—Re- ferred to Executive Committee. From the Secretary of East Huron Teachers.' .Institute with reference to appointing a Dental Inspector for the schools of the county, and a grant , for free dental' treatment for needy children. .. From several Women's Christian Temperance Unions with reference to more privacy for female prisoners at our jail.—Referred to County Prope1r- ty Committee. From the Eastern Canada Motor Truck Co., of Hull, with reference. to their truck and requesting the opportunity of their factory repre- sentative giving details, Referred to Good Roads Commission. From Proudfoot & Killoran -with reference to the Skimings estate and their price charged for board and care.—Referred to House of Refuge Committee. From Frank J. McQuaid, of Mc- Killop, inclosing an account for the removal of one Annie Zeigler, 'an indigent insane person, to the asylum. —Referred to Executive Committee. From J. C, Hume notifying the council. ;of . the -.resignation e of Mr Andrew Porter as Trustee of 'the Goderich Collegiate Institute. ,Re-' ferred to Education Committee. From H. R. Sharp, Secretary of the Clinton Horticultural Society, asking a grant.—Referred to Execu- tive Committee. From A. S. Crystal, of Goderich, with reference to his inspection of the boiler at the House of Refuge.— Referred to House of Refuge Com- mittee r.9 Santa Claus. is making ready for his annual trip. Come and see the samples he has Deft with us. Dolls Skates Snowshoes Sleighs prums Toys of every description at— Special Prices r" Also see our stock of Practical Xmas Gifts We have sorplething suitable for every rnembe� of the family The Bi.g Ijardware H. EDGE r report as soon as possible.—Carried. Moved by Messrs. McQuaid and Elston that the County Clerk, Reeve Young, of Colborne,and Deputy Reeve Clark, of Goderich, be a com- mittee to look into and recommend re the burial place of lidajor Dunlop. —Carried. Moved by Messrs. Young and Neeb that the matter of furnishing the for culverts for approaches to. private property on the Good Roads System be considered and reported on at the meeting by the Good Roads Commis- sion.2. Carried. Mokred by Messrs. Elliott . and Mc- Quaid that 'the investigation of the matter of prohibiting heavy trucks or wagons with heavy loads iii the late fall or spring, be, referred to the Special Committee.- darried. On .motion of Messrs: Webb and Mitchell, the coencil adjourned until Wed nesday morning. WEDNESDAY The following commitnicatiors were read: From • the sec.-treas. of Park Hill high school re cost of Huron - pupils and enclosing the account. From the Board of Education of Owen Sound re the same, ---Both were referred, to the Education Committee. From the village of Wroxeter in- closing an account for removal of an insane person to' -the asYlum Re- ferred to Executive Committee. Under the head of inquiries the matter of borrowing money wait -taken up and fully discussed.. The general opinion prevailed that the expendi- ture should be kept within the cash available, without borrowing. It was pointed out that municipalities should not be allowed to exceed the estimates in their expenditures. The conclusion was that a limit should be set in the expenditure of patrol- men. The large increase in cost of labor and material was largely responsible for-- the expenditure being so 'largely in excess of estimate. Mr. McQuaid brought up the matter of the munici- palities fronting on " the Provincial Highways, paying ani extra tax. It was, explained- that •the county will be assessed the additional 20 per cent. but that the property bordering on said lines would be expected to re- compense the county by extra assess- ment. Moved by Messrs. Beavers and La- porte that the Warden and Treasurer make the ,best arrangement possible with any one bank for the purpose of borrowing money for current. ex- penses.—Referred to Finance Com- mnittee. Moved by Messrs. Neeb and Webb that clause No. 14 of By-law No. 18, of 1919, be repealed, and the follow - herefore. ,Re'iad be- tween - concessions 20 and 21 in the township of Stephen from the north- erly limit of lot 10 to the southerly limit of said township. thence east- erly along the boundary between Stephen and McGillivray to road be- tween concessions 18 and 19, connect- ing with Good- Roads System of the County of Middlesex._Referred to Good Roads Commission. . Moved by Messrs. Trewartha and tiler that the road known as the Phonograph Special This ,splendid big phonograph in ma- hogany or famed oak cases, fitted with double doors, record shelves -and cas- tors. Universal tone arm enabling you to play all makes . ,of reeordik. Height 46 inches, width 20 inches, depth 21 inches. From Gladnnan and Stanbury, bar- B •risters, with reference to 'a claim for. B $200 damages for auto accident pre- Sy ferred by Francis Reider, of Stephen. c —Referred to Good Roads Committee. - A notice of claim from Mr. Sin- eh clair, barrister, of Brussels, for dam- be ages sustained by one Alfred Baker be at Davidson's bridge oh the road be- .c tween Morris and Grey townships.— Referred to Good Roads Commission. .t Claim of Capt. B. L. Monkhouse, si of Toronto, for damages sustained to h auto on Bayfield bridge to the amount in of $129.85.—Referred to Good Roads n a i. sion. - omm 5 C From K. D. MacLennan re claim for damages to auto at Johnston's i bridge,- Lake Shore Road, amounting Road and Roa rred to S .7 .—Refs to $6 6 Bridge Committee. Request to the Highways Depart- ment of Ontario for more prompt payment on road construction instead as at of the several months delay T resent and setting out a scheme to r be adopted to facilitate such.—Re- t ferred to Special Committee. c A petition to the Legislature of Ontario to better equalize the repre- sentation at County Councils and t amending the 1914 statute to that effect. Referred to Special Com- mittee. Mr. 'ries M Enquiries, En Under t.h<. Head of q , legis- lation no 'ifthere was Elliott asked or way of preventing too heavy loads being hauled over our roads at certain times of the year. It was pointed out the great injury being done .to our roads by- heavy loads be- ing hauled long hauls over cur roads during wet seasons, when the roads are easily broken through. It " will take hundreds and thousands of dol- lars to repair •the damage done 'in recent- ly. way to the' county roads ret ly. Mr. Young brought up the nat- ter of the providing tile for the drains or Glitches at the ingress to and egress from farms .and other homes. It was pointed out by Mr. Doig that the Good Roads Commission in 1919 recommended and allowed 20 feet of tile by the county. Mr. Trewartha was assured that. the Engineer would furnish a state- ment of the expenditures up to date on the Highway System, during this meeting of council. Moved by Messrs. Doig and Doug- las that the County Clerk and County Engineer revise the Good Roads By- law and report at the January meet- ing.—Carried. eet- ing: Carried. Moved by Messrs. Beavers and Cutt that the Clerk and Treasurer be a committee to revise and consolidate the By-laws of the County, so that they can be printed in book form, and With '40 Records For $168 We can only ask you to hear this in - $2.00 A Year in Advance McLean Bros., Publishers Moved by Messrs. Douglas and Doig that road No. 31 be extended south between Turnberry and Howick to connect with the Good Road at Wrpx; eter. Referred to Good Roads Com- mission. Moved by Messrs. Tipling and Beavers that• the north end of Josephine Street, from the G. T. It. tracks to the "B" Line, and the south end of the same street from the boundary between Morris and Turnberry to Scott Street; of the town of Winghanz, be added to the Good Roads System, as these are connecting links en the Good Roads System of the County, and have farm land on either side.—Referred to Good Roads Commission, On motion of It'iessrs. Doig and Currie, the Council adjourned until Thursday morning. THURSDAY ' An' account of Stanley township re taking an inmate to the House of Refuge, amounting to $33.50, was presented.—The account was referred to the ,Executive Committee. Mr. Trewartha brought up the matter of admitting persons to the House of Refuge and the wisdom of the admission of persons of means to the House. Mr, Miller brought up the question as to the grant on certain streets in the towns. It was pointed out that there was no legislation to assist back streets in towns and villages. . Mr, Young brought up • the • matter of grants on Statute Labor. It was pointed out that no grants would be payable on the cost of labor, but on the .test of material furnished. The .Good Roads Commission re- ported and their report was taken up in committee, with Dr. Clark in the chair. The report was adopted. strument in our demonstrating room Moved by Messrs. Beavers and Tip - to be convinced of the value we offer. ling that as the corporation of ,the HEAR IT THrs WEEK. village of Exeter has completed the construction of a concrete pavement E; Umb ash Phm.B. on Main street and as the extra cost 1 of the same for a 20 foot "pavement "The Rexall Store" over the grant given by the county PHONE 28 SEAFORTH at the January session amounts to $11,054:84, that a by-law be passed granting the village of Exeter this amount, the village to pay the county the sum of t$6,632 raised by special levy and the balance of $4,421.94 to be made up by the Government grant: Referred to Good Roads Com- mission. Moved by Messrs. Millar .and Tre- wartha that the connecting link from the Bayfield Road, Goderich township, to the Main street in the town of Clinton, be added to the Good Roads system. --Referred to Good Roads Commission. ayfield Road. between Clinton and ayfield, be added to the Good Road* stem. --Referred to the Good Roads ommission. Moved by Messrs. Bolton oan Doi at road No. 28, north, extended 21/2 miles north to the oundary.=-Referred to Good Roads o�mnission. Sheriff Reynolds, as treasurer of le Children's Shelter, asked permis- on to speak to the council on be- alf of additional assisth.nce to that stitution. The sheriff spoke of the eed of an increased grant as there also suggested d •ft and gg - rdr a as an overdraft, , the advisibility of the County assum- ng the -control and conduct of the istitution. The Warden assured the heriff-that the matter would be dealt with by the council. -The Jailor's Report was submitted aild referred to the County Property Committee. tion Mr. Beavers asked for informs egarding Fifth Class and Continua - ion Schools. The Treasurer said the ounty grant was double that of the Legislative • grant. Mr. Elliott required what action he county was taking ' regarding beep killed by dogs. Roads Commission. Moved by Messrs. Beavers and Cutt that when the average attendance of Fifth Class pupils as 8 or over, and two teachers employed, that the coun- ty grant be double the Legislative grant, and in all other 5th class schools the county grant be equal to the Legislative grant as provided by statute.—Referred to Education Com- mittee. N I▪ NO NMI he would miss the pleasant meetings of his fellow councillors. Mr. Neeb brought up the expenses of . the Good Roads Commission and asked for the total expenditure this past year. Mr. Trewartha brought up the mat- ter of accommodation for witnesses and grand jury during court sessions. These matters were fully discussed. The Special Committee, re the Dunlop. Burial Plot, presented their report which was taken up with Mr. Elliott in the chair. Reeve `Young supplemented the report - by review- ing the interest taken in this historic spot and commended the action taken. The reported was adopted. The County Property Committee reported and the report was taken up in committee, with Mr. Webb in the chair. The report was adopted. The House of Refuge Committee reported and the report was taken up with Mr, Young in the chair. The report was adopted. - Moved by Messrs. Neeb and Wallis that the Treasurer prepare a state- ment as to the annual _totals of pay sheets for the Good Roads Commis- sion for 1918 to 1920 inclusive, and present the figures to the council be- fore adjournment. --Carded. Moved by Messrs. Armstrong and Laporte that- whereas it is proposed by the Minister of Public Highways to designate additional roads through- out the province as Provincial Coun- ty Roads, in such manner as to equal- ize, as far as possible, the subsidy to each county, and whereas the County of Huron is in many respects one of the most important counties in the province, - and whereas the present mileage of Provincial High- way within the county is twenty- five and the mileage of Provincial County Highway is forty-seven, and whereas the roads of the County are cheaply maintained by reason of abundant supplies of gravel within. the county; be it therefore resolved that this council respectfully petition the Minister of Highways to designate as Provincial County Roads, the fol- lowing county roads. or as many of then; as the equitable adjustment of the situation permits:- le—The ermits:-le—The Lake ShoretRoad from the Larirbton county boundary at Grand Bend northerly, along the County roads to the southerly limits of the town of Goderich and five the point - of intersection of Victoria. street with Gloucester Terrace in the town of Gederieh, Westerly across the Salt - ford bridge, : from the easterly limit of the town of Goderich across the Saltford bridge, northerly to connect with Provincial County Road No. 51, in- the County of Bruce.. 2. --Main Street in the village of Exeter from the northerly limit of the corporation - -southerly—to Mill street. 3.—In the village of Blyth, Queen Street, from the northerly limits of the village to the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and from McConnell Street to the southerly limit of the village and the Clinton road from Queen street westerly to � the westerly lim- its of the corporation. 4.—In the town of W ingham, the county bridge over the Maitland River on Josephine Street, known as the MacKenzie bridge. 5. --County Road No, 12, from the northerly limit of the town of Sea - forth, northerly to the southerly lim- it of the village of Brussels, adjoin- - ing Morris township and from the intersection of Turnberry street with. the Grand Trunk Railroad, through the corporation of the village of Wroxeter; thence easterly along county road No. 29, to the easterly limit of the Township of Howick; thence northerly along the boundary of the Townships of Helmick and Min- to, to the village of Clifford. 6. --The road between the . town - the from ships of Hay and Stephen r Lake Road easterly, extending across the village of Exeter, through. the township of Usborne, along the limits easterly Thames Road to the of the township of Usborne, 7.—In the township of Colborne, County Road No, 25, from the Lake Road easterly to County Road No, 27, thence northerly along rod No. 27 to the southerly limits of - the town of Luckiaow. 8.—In the village of Hensel], the London Road, from the southerly ` limit of the ccyrporation to the north- erly limit of the corporatioiT The figures presented - by the Treasurer in response to the notion. of Messrs, Neeb and Wallis. were as r. .9f follows: 1918. $708,00, 19i9,$1,720 : r $1920, $2,425. After singing the National Anthem the Council adjourned. ki The County Engineer presented his report which was read by the Clerk, and ordered to be printed in the minutes. Mr. Laporte brought up the matter 'p111111111e. of the equalizing the expenditure of the different municipalities under the Highway Improvement Act, and suggested a committee be appointed to report on the matter. • = It was decided to ask the Engineer to prepare a statement showing the different inunicii alities' expenditures as sodn as possible to be forwarded to the different members of the Coun- ty Council. The - second report of the good Roads Commission was presented. The report was amended in com- mittee by the Commission substitut- ing a recommendation t6 the incom- ing council to consider the advisibility of purchasing two trucks, instead -of the last clause of the report which was conside• ed indefinite, The repot of the Education Com- mittee was presented with Mr. Cutt in the chair. On motion of Messrs. Laporte and McNabb clause 4 was struck out and the report was then Christmas Gifts - That Last. IOW INN Male MM. PM NEB • And with Xmas only two weeks away, you will be inter- = ested to know that we never 1.411. ROI int before were able to secure so • excellent an assortment of Fei Xmas Gifts and at such reas- onable prices. We suggest • for your consideration: IMMO • Ladies' Diamond Ring..$25.00 = F. Ladies' 14k gold Pearl a E Necklet , . .. 9.00 — Ladies' 10k Gold Pearl — • Brooch 4.00 • Ladies' 14k Pearl Rings 2.50 = adopted as amended. • LaSetts Iary ManicureThe Financial Committee reported MEIN NMI Setts v 4.50 = and the report was taken up with Fe Ladies' Gold mounted ^ Neeb in the chair. The report Watermen Pen ... 3.50 = t was adopted. Solid Gold Cuff Links.. 4.00. The Road and Brid ; e Committee itt ee Solid Gold Pearl Tie Pins 2.00 = Gold Filled Vest Chains 2.00 E Mr. Moffatt in the chair.. The re- Gent's Gold Filled Watch 15.00 = port was adopted. • Gold Filled Wrist Watch 12.00 The. Executive Committee reported with • But, better still, visit our and their report was taken up, , = shore and• see the entire stock r Mr Wallis in the chair. - The report was presented and taken up, -With E of Christmas Goods. Every afticle positively guar- = anteed. Fred S. Savauge It was the opinion1of the council r t able to the county n t Y sY stem as pro- s Jeweler, and Optician hat he present system was prefer- SEAFORTH posed and that the by-law as at r present was in the best interests of — Phone 194. Evenings 10. E sheep breeders. = - Issuer Marriage Licenses. The - Warden presented to the The Store with the Xmas Stock County Council for the use of future re wardens, an old relic, in the shape of(Iiillllllill{!@111111111111111111111111111111111i a Iignum vitae gavel. The presenta- tion was received with applause. Moved by Messrs. Tipling and Beavers, that we make a further grant of $500 to the Children's Shelter.— Referred to Executive Committee. Moved by Messrs. Clark and Young i that the portion of the main highway from Maitland bridge on the east to the county jail on the west, which lies opposite to lands used for agri- cultural purposes, be added . to the Good Roads System: Referred to Good Roads Commission. Moved by. Messrs. McNab and Mc- Quaid that road No. 19 be extended 1 id Miles north of the 2nd conces- sion of Grey township, to meet the County Road from Listowel to Wing- ham.—Referred to Good Roads Com- mission. Moved by Messrs. Currie and Pur - don that the road between,eoncessions 8 'and 9 in the township of West Wawanosh commencing at road No. 20, going westerly to road between lots 18 and 19, then northerly to the village of St. Helens,: then west- erly to road No. 27, be designated as a county road.—Referred to Good ANNIVERSARY of _ Duff's Church, Walton was adopted. The Special Committee reported and the report was taken up with Mr. Currie in the chair. The report was adopted. - Moved by Messrs. Laporte and Tip - Will be held on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 at 11. a.m. and 7 Pan. Rev. Dr. Larkin -will Preach. Special Music. Special Offering of $500 GRAND CONCERT MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 20th the Choir, by assisted by talent from Seaforth and. Brussels, also Miss Jessie Alexander of Toronto Canada's Best Entertainer Addresses by Clergymen All Welcome. Admission 35 and 25 Cents. Rev. R, A. Lundy, Pastor. ling that the Treasurer, Clerk and County Engineer - be appointed a Committee to report as soon as pos- sible equalizing ter of g matter q the i on the expenditures of the municipalities in the county on the designated roads, and that they add interest as per by-law adopted by this council.— Carri ed. Mr. Stothers, the County Agricul- tural Representative, was present and spoke on the various matters per- taining to his work in the county, and suggested that the council might encourage stock .judging among the young men by offering prizes in addi- tion to those offered by the Province. The House of Refuge reports for the past, year weredistributeda among g the members of the council and will be printed in the minutes. On motion of Messrs. Neeb an Clark the council adjourned until Friday morning. FRIDAY - After the minutes of Thursday's meeting were read, Reeve Doig, of Howick, and " Reeve Mitchell, of Us - borne, stepped forward and presented the Warden with a kindled worded address and a beautiful gold headed cane. The Warden briefly thanked the Council for this kindly . remem- brance and assured them , "that his association with the members of the Council and officials had always been of the most pleasant nature and that REPORTS County Engineer The report of the County Engineer was as follows: During the summer of 1920 much important work has been carried out by the county with good results. still Grand Bend- bridge is in an 'unfinished conditionalthough the abutments are completed and pre-. iterations are well under way for the erection of the steel. It would ap- pear, however, that this bridge will not be finished until the sprin.; of 1921, which condition is due to the failure of the steel and' concrete con- tractors, The Buckingham bridge in - the township of Ashfield has .been com- pleted. and is a fine structute, as well as the Sanders Bridge. These bridges have been built under very trying conditions, but they have been a. source of contention and trouble for some years, and I am pleased to report that they have been el}inpleted and that the type of design and work- manship leave nothing to be desired from the point of economy and every (Continued - on page 4)