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The Huron Expositor, 1921-02-04, Page 8THE i>I1 RITAR71'•>{ 4, 1821. tt, eeial Reductions )FOR FEBRUARY :Sir c. discount OFF ALL 'l>%en's and Boys' Mitts, Gloves, and Gauntlets. A LSO Bells•--Stririg", Chimes and Shaft . Bells. 10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT OFF ALL Robes—Saakhtcht•Nan, Manitoba and Zero. florae Blankets—Jut.•, Kersey, and Wool. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS ON Club Raga, Trunks and Suit Cases Broderick's Opposite Commercial Hotel. 001.1. Citizens' Band Benefit Samuel Co1e.wyn presents TOM MOORE in "DUDS" A Great Mystery Story. LLOYD HAMILTON (Ham) in "DUCK CNN" A New Mermaid Comedy in 2 Reels. MONDAY EVENING 'Duet— Harry Livens and Dawson Re),]. Song—George Israel. TUESDAY EVENING G. W. V. A. Orchestra. Song --Dalton Reid. WEDNESDAY EVENING Duet—Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mullen. Trio— Miss Mary, and Masters Gerald and James Stewart. 8.15 Strand Theatre, Feb. 7th, 8th, 9't10, for Benefit of Citizens' Band. ADMISSION: Adults 25c l hildren - - 16e. M THE HURON EXPOSITOR DISTRICT MATTERS Hockey News --Thu Juniors kept up their reputation and clinehed the Distract donors, winning easily from Stratford, 14-1, Tuesday night. Tee game in Strutford Saturday night was rather a listless affair with the issue never in doubt, our boys taking the long end of the score, 3-0. While every credit is due the players for (their excellent work so fur, yet there is mach room fur improvement, espeeially in the combination play. I This is at present very ragged and can only be attained by constant practice and unselfishnees on the port "f the individual players. G. W. V. A. Notes --Everything is in readiness for the Hard Times Dania this (Friday) evening. As stated Iasi week, no member must come in his best clothes but all are expected to join in making it a de- cided success. The affair is for mem- bers, but as always, visitors in the town will be made welcome. As announced last week the fee is $1!11 for couples, 61c extra lady. Dancing commences at 8.30 sharp -The euchre challenge, Ladies vs. Gentlemen mem- bers, will commence at 8 p.m. Mon day evening. No charge will be elude. There are several other attractions un that evening bot it is hoped the gentlemen will make every effort to be present not later than eats at the very latest. New Strand =OPPOSITE POST OFFICE ton village about seven years ago, Vltine's and had one of the most beautiful . aenDay St homes in Thornton Three months ago Mr. and Mm. Thompson viont to MONDAY,' FEBRUARY 14 (Rev.) McLean, at Seaforth. In her Vakntiaes for averYbody. Remeua' last illness all that medical skill ' ber your friends by sending them a could do was done, but He "who death VALENTINE BOOKLET, or POST visit one of their daughters, Mrs. all things well" said "Come up high- ' CARD. We item) a good assortment er," and when the summons came, • of the different styles, and they are she, like one of the Wise Virgins, had ' now on display. Valentines from her lamp trimmed and burning and 8c. each, up. she went into the marriage supper ; of the Lamb. There was no patente- e Tholllp►rl►on's tion in her manner of life, being of ' r e quiet demeanor and a helpmate in ' BOOKSTORE - - SEAFORTH the fullest sense of the term. A ' strange coincidence regarding her 1 death was the fact that she died on , the anniversary of her wedding day I and eredisely at the same hour as I her marriage. Deceased during her whole life was a consistent member` New Crop of the Methodist Church. The fun-- Special Prise eral was held from the family reat- duxc on Y. Salted Peanuts WESTERN ONTARIO'S BEST COMMERCIAL SCHOOL Stratford, Ontario Our winter term commences Tuesday, Jan. 4th, and students may register in our Commer- cial, Shorthand or Telegraphy Departments at any time. Our courses are thorough and prac- tical, and we assist graduates to positions. Get our free catalogue. D. A. McLACHLAN Principal. 25c.tb. Th da services being CANDY— conducted in the house by Rev. W. Own Mixture l6c 11. Adam:•,, assisted by Rev. R. H.1 Somerville. The text was "Absent frum the body, present with the I lord." The deceased having lived fn,r a short time next door to her I preacher, the latter paid a most eloquent tribute to the departed, and his text was most her three The BEATTIE BROS. pallbearers were her three sons, W. j H. of Egberts. Herman, of Thornton; and Preston, of Toronto; her son -in- "The Fair." law, Rev. S. McLean, of Seaforth; and Phone 129. two cousins, Joseph Fife, of Alliston, Rev. and i Rt R R � Beynon of Bolton The es held was shown in the large concourse of people who assembled to pay their last tribute of respect." lb. Chocolates 30e Ib. Creams 30c lb. Gum Drops 25e lb. Scotch Mutts 36c M. DEAL AND SAVE at A Successful Year.—The following figures are takers from the different ing of First Presbyterian' Church, •hop m rear of co „torr. 1 Amount raised for ill hodsatl,f fresh nand en,hd nnatni hnma- Mus round.—Found at the recent 14„aar Senforth. n brown fur muff. ��Owner me5 tui v,• on applying rat The Expouitur me, and paying charges. 2765-tf reports presented at the annual meet_ Notice. we are psi❑ running the butcher and will handle •--- teem in which Mrs Thompson was held recently: moan ase nate .u,nnK,� and h,d general fund, 34,364: for church , da,rr butter. Neat slain. n27s5-tr a schemes $1,63.5.07; Sunday School col- Auto Painting. Now a. the time to have racoons, $623.26; Women's Mission- I ynur car hex°' e,'d „nn..rput rein ehspe for ary Society, aT � and 11..�i11 Kuaranta< rou a erste acne �u n n Young Women's Auxiliary. $626.37; I reanonatde prier.,. N. Nichol, u.arKa. ts.•u•n $987 Barbara Kirkman sora 5 l b t Ladies' Aid, $249.95; Sunshine Mis- ; Garai,... 27674f sion Band, $70.89; Total number of ,mau ac unm on our avvroval ceived for year 1920 for Forward bo, k vhirh most beeeente d up tmmedtately Movement, $3,930; collected or A❑ arroum mit rn,id on or ore sy. a a collection. The Cash Shoe Store. opposite 20&97- Temperance z77s,i amount re- 1 Can In And Settle, Ptew,e.--We have It ll ted f bet s acrd Lord' Day Alliance $72;Armenian the 12th will be put m other hands for Relief Fund $ loor. •,tor orrice_ Alliance, $53.85; European Relief Fund, $108.06. The total amount 1 me raised by the congregation was - Embargo On Corn Official notice $12,928.05. The Managers elected is given by the department of agri- were: Messrs. T. Dickson, J. R. Scott, culture of a quarantine or "corn fad - R. Dorrance, Robt. Smith, J. Aitche- ; der or cornstalks, including broom son, jr., N. Gillespie. Mrs. W. Cole • corn, whether used for packing or was re-elected Treasurer. 1 rather purposes, green sweet corn, JAMES WATSON GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT REAL ESTATE AND LOAN AGENT DEALER IN SEWING MACHINES. Four good houses for sale, conveniently situated in the Town of Seaforth. Terms reasonable and possession given promptly. Apply at my Office for particulars. roasting ears, corn on the cob or awe O- Meeting.—The town hall ! corn cobs" ggrows in certain town - .hips of Welland, Haidimand, Oxford, U. F. was crowded for a meeting Wednes- Huron, Elgin, a Middlesex, and Kent day afternoon, under the auspices of . Huron, es in Ontario, because of the the U. F. O. The chair was occupied prevalence of the European corn by J. H. Scott, of Hullett. Robert 1 and then McMillan, director of the U. F. O., borer in those townships, spoke at some length on co-operation I danger of its introduction into other and constructive policies for the in- portions of the province by reason dustries of this country- Nothing but of the shipment of the corn and corn co-operation among the farmers, he products. 'said, would fix the price of commodi- ties. R. Powers, president of the U. F. 0., who was the principal speaker, gave an address on the co-operative 1 stores, of which there are forty in , the province, the initial expense,1 amount of business done and receipts since they were organized in the fall, of 1910. referring particulary to the Seaforth branch, which was the first to be established. The expense of carrying on the different stores, he said, has been almost uniform, and fair profits were expected. After the cost of fixtures has been deducted there is a profit of $62,000 available for distribution among the patrons of the stores. Ln the Seaforth store the sales were $3.5,946, with a gross profit after certain expenses have been de- ducted of $4,313.76. NOTICE I am now handling my music busi- ness direct from my home, Lot 23, Conceslion 1, H.R.S.; Tuckeramith, wiuddh means a saving of considerable eexxppense to vee, and also means I can sell ' goods at prices equal to any niuhu8C in Canada, quality con - 1.. and sole agent for the BELL P it this territory, and as t) ey are.thfidorsed'by the best artists in the world tier the Last 50 yearn, Prospec- tive l;yera tan tie proud to know that they make no mistake in the pnrchadt of a Bell Art Piano. The war tail is now oft all our goods and prices are normal again. $o; .don't let the winter slip 'without oats yourself an owner of one of oiift ,rbbnotas and a iano� They , tgmilj►•ti greater last evening a plaiting feature of which waa the presentation of a handsome gold pencil to Mr. R. J. Muldrew, teacher of the Bible -Claes, by the members of that body in ap- preciation of his efforts on their be- half." Mr. Muldrew is a former Eg- mondville boy and a brother of Mrs. Robert Scarlett and Mrs. J. R. Scott, of McKillop.—Mian Helen Dickson, who was here attending the funeral of her father, the late Adam Dickson, and returned to Toronto a few days ago, has aceepted, a position on the staff of the Davlaville school.—An old time carnival will be held in the Palace Rink. Seaforth, on Friday evening, February llth. Excellent prizes are being offered and the band will be in attendance. 'Thomas' church on Sunday last, de- livering two very able discourses — Wednesday next,.February 9th, is Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.—Mrs. W. Westcott has re- turned from Stratford.—Mins H. I. Graham's Sunday School class has raised $12 for the China Famine Fund. —Mr. Thompson, of Thornhill, is vis- iting his daughter, Mrs. S. McLean, at the Manse, Egrnondville.—There was good sleighing in town on Thurs- day, but it it not yet very good on the country roads.—The Brockville Times of Inst week says: "The an- nual congregational meeting of St. John's Presbyterian church was held Local Briefs.—Mr. W. D. Stewart and daughter; Miss Stewart, left on Friday for their home in St. Paul, prior to leaving for California where they will spend the balance of the winter.—'Mrs. G. E. Henderson left on Wednesday for Toronto to visit at the home of her daughter. She was accompanied by her granddaugh- ter, Miss Bernice Hodgins—Miss Margaret Carroll returned to Toronto this week.—Miss Alma Dalton is vis- iting her sister in Palmerston.—The annual curling match between Presi- dent and Vice -President was held on Wednesday evening. The President, Mr. J. Beattie, defeated the vice, Mr, Keith McLean, by one shot, but the vice-president's side was 14 shots up on the round. Next Wednesday even- ing the challenge bonspiel Colts vs. Old Curlers will be played.—Miss Mary Modeland has returned from a visit with friends in Paisley and Palmerston.—Miss Mary Crosbie, 9f the Stratford Normal, spent the week end at her home here.—Mr. Norman Siegel, of Stratford, was visiting his sister, Mrs. S. Deem, this week.—Mr. Ray Carpenter has returned from To- ronto, where he spent the past couple of weeks.—Mr. C. A. Barber is still confined to his residence, and is not making the progress towards recov- ery that his many friends would like to see. We hope, however, before long to see him on the street again, his old genial self.—Mrs. John Cowan returned to her home in Sarnia on Wednesday.—Miss E. Bick left on Monday for Montreal where she in- tend!) to train fornurse. On Satur- day evening last the members of the lchoir and the Sunday School teachers of St. Thomas' Church presented her with a Bible and a necklace,—Miss I Grace MacLean scent the week end rich. 1 in Clinton.—Mr. Beckett, of Strath- A REAL ART PICTURE! 1 roy, is visiting at the home of his I daughter, Mrs. H. C. Box.—Mr. and Boy Scout Concert.—The entertain- ment given by the Boy Scouts, in the school room of First Presbyterian Church on Monday evening, was well attended. The pregramme, which 1 was most enjoyable, consisted of a chorus and selections from the "Jolly Pats' Septette" orchestra, the mem- , hers of which are W. Laing, Frank 1 Coates. Harold Coates, Leslie Kerr, Earl Smith, Billy Greig and Alvin • Oak; short addresses from Revds. Brown, Edwards and Larkin; vocal ' solos from Mr. Walker Hart and Mr. i Frank Coates; piano duet from Mr. Livens and Mr, Ross Savauge; violin solo by Gerald Stewart; recitations from "The Cubs", Charles Dickson, Russel Allen, Nelson Cardno. All present were interested in the public speaking contest arranged by Mr. Fowler, Scout Master, and for which he gave badges to all and medals for three highest. The contestants were Carl Ament, Walter Scott, Gordon i Carnochan, 'Stanley Nichol, Leslie Hogg. Billy Sutherland and Jimmy Stewart. The boys all did remark- ably well, giving evidence of study end ability. The judges, Messrs. DeLacey, Mullen and John Beattie, gave the awards to: 1st, Stanely Nichol; 2nd, Carl Ament; 8rd Leslie Hogg. The second part of the pro- gramme consisted of a play which, though short, was amusing and'dem- onstrated the fact that the J. P. have dramatic as well as magical ability.' The chair was occupied by Edward Archibald. who performed his duties in a most efficient manner The proceeds were something eve $40. arty ands' and 1980 and �1fOr1921,Istn 1 „its• EXETER Orangemeu Meet.—The L:O.L. of Huron County met in session here on Tuesday. It was decided to hold a church parade on Sunday, July 8rd, to the Trivitt Memorial Church, Ex- eter, when the sermon will be preach- ed by the county chaplain. Bay- field was fixed upon as the place for the county celebration of the "glori- ous twelth." Election of officers was as follows: W. M., J. 13. Armitage; D. N., C. W, Robinson; recording se- cretary, D. Cantclon; county treas, Adam Cantelon; chaplain, Rev. A. A. Trumpet.; first lecturer, R. Davis; second lecturer, W. Handley; direc- tor of ceremonies, George Petty. NIIC 1111;11 111911 111111 1111111 1111111 1111111 STAFFA Notes.—Mrs. Is. Humbly and Har- vey are both confined to their beds with la grippe.—Mr. H. Malloy, of Stratford, spent a few days in this vicinity combining business with pleasure.—Mrs. Wm. Sadler d Mrs. Bruce are this week visitint friends in Toronto.—A good number from the Methodist denomination attend- ed the' anniversary services and sup- per given by the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church, Cromarty. — The regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church was held at the horse of Mrs. Wm. Jef- fery on Thursday, Feb. 3rd.—Sacra- mental service will be held in the Methodist Church on Sunday next at 11 o'clock-- Messrs. F. O'Brien & Son, our enterprising general mer- chants, are holding a big ten-day clearing sale, commencing Feb. 5th. GODERICH ' Fatal Accident.—On Saturday after- noon of last week the Goderich Salt Block was the scene of a fatal acci- dent about 3.30 o'clock, when Walter Cram, aged 40, an employee of that firm, was instantly killed. The young man was assisting in taking down one of the smokestacks which was damag- ed some time ago in a windstorm. He was standing on a ladder fastened to a ginpole and had just loosened a turnbuckle which tied all five stacks 'together, when without warning, the stack buckled, throwing him to the ground, where he landed on the back of his head. He was instantly killed. His widow and three children survive. DO IT ELECTRICALLY Seaforth's First Electrical Sale. We have a few lovely hand - painted Table Lamps, to be sold at coat. Two ' double pull -chain at ;$15.00 each. Three single lights at $11.00 each. One Hot Point Radiant Stove used a couple of times at $11.00. One used Washi Machine, Connor hall bearin at a Bar- gain. REID ti ROS. ELECTRICAL SUPPLIE5 F&'SERVICE IDHaT E.121 ,...101-4c01-4=. £AIrORTH.ONT . PRINCESS NOW PLAYING BRYANT WASHBURN in George Broadhurst's famous stage farce— WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES Produced by Paramount Artcraft If you've seen the play, don't miss the picture. MON., TUES., & WED. ALICE BRADY in THE TEAR MARKET old LOGAN Notes,—Mr. John Gaffney, of this townships, has been successful in tendering for the construction of eight hundred and forty-six culverts in connection with government road work. The coat of the construction of these culverts will amount to over $512,000.—Mr. Carl Longeway, who underwent a critical surgical opera- tion in the Stratford General Hos- pital a little over a week ago, is get- ting along nicely.—A special cottage meeting was held at the home of Mr. Noah Partridge on Friday evening. Bannon—Watters. — On Tuesday morning at St. Bridget's church, Lo- gan, a pretty wedding was solemnized, Rev. Father Kelly officiating, when Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cormac Watters, was united in mar- riat&to Mr. Howard Bannon, of Kin - kora. The bride was attired in her travelling suit of navy tricotine, with pretty hat to match, and was attended by Miss Hanna Watters, who 'was dressed in a suit of brown broadcloth. After the ceremony, guests numbering about fifty, partook of a dainty wed- ding dinner at the home of the bride. After a short honeymoon in Detroit, Port Huron and Windsor, the happy couple will reside on the groom's farm on the 8th concession., Logan, where the best wishes of a host of friends go with them in wishing them a long and happy wedded life. P. K. PURE WOOL KNITTING YARN. OZ. SKEINS 30c EACH Nov for Cuts in Ladies' Coats' Dresses Furs, etc. That Mean Dollars Saved For You Act Quickly CORTICILLI 4 -PLY PURE{ WOOL. YARN. :� OZ. SKEINS 30e,. RACE Final Price Our ready-to-wear depart- ment was never in better shape at this time of year to give big values and you can make every, dollar do, in many instances, double duty by actlhg QUICKLY. 1111 25 TO 50 PER CENT. OFF EVERY GARMENT IN OUR ENTIRE STOCK. Every article is guaranteed the same as though you paid regular price for it. You'll find it an easy mat- ter to get something you want at a small cost if you COME NOW. BRODHAGEN ° Notes.—There will be a dance in A DramaSociety, of New York's self sat- the Brodhagen hall on Monday even - prey n tpleasuresand the parasites who ing, February 7th. Nay's orchestra upon its and feed the will furnish the music. All invited.— crumbs stolen from the tables of The new brick church which i to be erected here this year will be 58x80 feet, with basement. Considerable of the material for the new edifice is now en the ground. The Lutherans have worshipped in the old church for fifty-two years and the congregation have outgrown it. School Report.—The following is the Brodhager. school report for Jan- uary: IV—Norman Rode 295 Geor- gena Querengesser 287; r1I'artha Scherbarth 284, Martha Mogk 255, Louise Rode 258, Martin Rock 252, Martha Kistner 249, Clarence Mueg- The Story of a girl who knew no ge 247, Alice Mueller 280, Clarence fear—who Looked death in the eye Benneweis 215, Martha Brodhagen Dun - time and again to save one she loved 212 Carl Diegel 211, Clarence Dun - from the Vengeance of the Law. A seith 198, Viola Rock 193, Sr. III Story you went forget In a long time. PER CENT: - OFF Mrs. J. F. Daly and Mr. and Mrs. James Devereux were in London on Monday attending the automobile show being held in that city. They made the trip by auto and state they never found the roads better. A fifty -mile auto trip on February 8d 1st, and over goods roads is about a record for Seaforth;—Major Byers, of Stratford, new minder, will address meetings in the . I Salvation Army Hall on Monday r evening next. --Miss Ella Clark, R.N. of Cincinnati, Ohio, is the 'gueat of Mrs- Leo Fortune, Huron Road•c-- PRINCESS sSi'% Ind NOW SHOWING —Louise Rose 814, Martha Siemon The Late Mrs. .1. W. Thompson -1 Mr. C. E. Nicholson, of Blyth, spent RICHARD BARTHELMESS 304, Albert Smith 298, Wilhelmihe The Barrie Examiner of January 27th , Sunday with his unele and aunt Mr. 1 and Rode 288, John Meyer 269, Edward contains the following reference to ; ,and Mrs. J. A. Storey.—Mr. Lloyd Meyer 266, Esther Rode 289 Her - the death of Mrs. J. W. Thompson, Schoales, of Algoma, returned to his a CAROL DEMPSTER man Miller 221,'Lily Diegef 214, which oceurred recently at the home ' home on Monday after spending 1 . • In Irwin Benneweis 210, Norman Bille- of her daughter, Mra. (Rev.) McLean ! some time at the home of Mr. and D. W. GrHMBth's Newest Picture of breeht 200, Martha. Leonhardt 179, In Edmondville: "Marion Thompson, 1 Mrs. M. McKellar. While ;here Mr. � � and Adventure Martin Diegel 161. Jr. HI—Edgar After a lingering illness borne with Sohoales made many friends, who Ritz 220, Herman Scherbarth 197, Christian fortitude, passed to the ; hope to see him soon again. --,Mise Norman Morenz 198, Gladys Diegel Great Beyond on Monday afternoon, Irene Cole, of, Winnipeg, 18 visiting 172, Alfred Gloor 170, Martin Muegge January 17th. Deceased was born in friends in town.—Mr. W. R. Reid was 154, Edellar Gloor 158, Herman Leon - Thornton on April 16, 1856, the eldest in London and Woodstock this Week. Griffith's produced "The Birth of a hardt 140. II.—Martin Meyer, Geo. of three daughters and two eons which —The many friends of Mrs. Charles Nation," "Intolerance,' and "Hearts Rock, Albert Hinz, Edward Brod- constituted the family of the late Holmes will be pleased to learn that of the World." So you know what hagen. I." --Wilfred Ahrens, Francis Aaron Walker, and until her marriage she is recovering from her recent to expect. I/unsettle Norman Rose, Otte Alberti. lived entirely in this locality. She serious illness.—Mr. Anthony, who Shown everyhere at advanced Prices Pro—Carrie Querengesser, Adeline was married to J. W Thompson on has been aceormtant in the Bank of , Scherbarth, Edwin Benneweis, Bertha na 1 1876 and lived fen two Commerce here for some time, has ; —USUAL PRICES HERE— Diesel, Dalton Dunseith, . Steered "THE :LOPE FLOWER" '--7 reels— - January 7 lberti Id Meyeril Rose Wool Knitted Goods OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SWEATERS SCARFS CAPS We urge early selection on your part because values 1i'•: ours should soon deplete the stock, years in Thornton and then moved to been transferred to Calgary. Hia A Hennas Byer, mer • a farm near Egbert where by honesty place here,is being taken by Mr. Adults 15c. P. B.—Martin Rock. Attendance on and a strict regard to the necessity Tweedie, of Woodstock.—Miss Camp- Children (under 12 years) - - lOe roll, 54; average attendance, 48;6. of procuring a bonze, they, by their bell, of Hamilton, is visiting at the Absentees,* Fred Kistner, Lorena, united efforts, attained their object. home of her aunt, Mrs. S. Johns— Rock, Bertha Diego], Highest per After -living there continuously for Rev. Capt. McKegney, of Clinton, con- NewStrand cent. Norman Rode. --Ida M. Kuntz, thirty-fWo years, they moved to TYora ducted anniversary services in St. Teacher. eleatiseellee 1 ifv.N..hrN r ,d3''. It is important that you benefit by the follow- ing extra specials on Sale now :— Wide Width Stripe Flannelette, Reg. 45c for 33c Pure Bleached Cotton, nice even thread, yard wide, Reg. 35c yard, special price 25c 10-4 Ibex. Blankets, $2.65 pair 11-4 Ibe± Blankets, $2.99 pair Good Quality Flannelette Blankets, 62 pai4r inches $2.75 27 inch wide Corduroy Velvet, Green, Brown, Fawn, Grey, Rose, Garnet, Navy and Cream. Regular up to $1.85 yard, for $1.25 yard. Pure Wool Cheviot Serge in both Black and Navy, fast dye, 50 inches wide. $3.15 egular ar $4.25, for Excellent QualityPure Wool Serge, guaranteed Dye, all popular shades. Regular 16 2.ya75, fo • p..;4 'XPi