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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1925-02-13, Page 1FIFTYARINTH YEAR se WHOLE NUMBER 2983 ====, Stewart Broc New Material For Early Sewers Early shipments -of the new Spring and Summer wash materials are arriving. We have -Made wanderlust pre- paration for the coming season. - You will find here a de- lightful assortment of the new things in wash materials. Everyweekthe very latest and newest ideas will find ex- pression here. When its wash goods. you want, we will suptslf your needs delightfully satisfactorily, economic- ally. Another Big Shipment of ---. Fla nneletteBlankets $2.59 These are the same high quality as the previous ship- ment, which were sold so rapidly. They are full double bed size, 12x4, in light colors, with pink and blue borders. You will not get another opportunity at this price. If you need them, move quickly. Special Price First Shipment of Men's Spring Clothing There are some very emphatic changes in the new qtyles in Men's Suits, saint the particularly happy feature is that the changes add so materially to the general smart appearance of the Suit. We think the new patterns are also particu- larly interesting since the color schemes, as well as the desikns, are so harmoniously appealing,- But you must see these new Suits to get any conception of their attractive beauty, and this too—the prices are very, reasonable for suits of un- questionable superiority. Study These Price Reductions Men's Overcoats Think of it. $35.00 MEN'S OVERCOATS, for $30.00 MEN'S OVERCOATS, for $25.00 MEN'S OVERCOATS, for $20.00 MEN'S OVERCOATS, for $15.00 MEN'S OVERCOATS, for BOYS' OVERCOATS, Haff Price. $24.50 $19.50 $16.50 $13.50 $10.50 tewart Bros SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1925. HURON COUNTY ROADS The following is a summary of the work ond expenditure on County roads during the past year as sub - **Wed to the County Counvil by the County Engineer: 'In accordance with the desire and appropriations o4 this Cou.ncil the expenditarei on the Highways dur- ing 1924 were considerably less than those of previous years. This re- duction . in expenditure was effected largely by O, curtailment of the work of resurfacing of the roads, and to some extent by a reduction of the regrading operations. This policy, which has been in .effect for the past few years, is, however, having the expected effect on the Highways. The general condition of the roads was not so good as they were during 1921 and 1922, and the back of neces- sary graliel is rendering it increas- ingly difficult to prevent the road surface from becoming very rough. Labor was Aintid to be quite plenti- ful during the year, and there were many applications :for work which could not be giiteir. ,!This was in spite of the fact that the work on the farms of the past year probably Oc- cupied more attention than for many years on .account -of the heavy crop and other fedora. The conclusion must be that the farms Are not be- ing worked se intensively as former- ly or that the labor supply of the county has Increased. The most important. event of the year was the raisins of the status of road No. 81 to that of Provincial County Road. Hiirtiti was the only County in the Pio-eine* to be so fav- ored and thanks are due to the local members of the Leglislature for as- sistance in the matter. This county 'has- not been getting its share of Government Moneys in the past. The snow roads of the past year required a great deal of work to keep them in suitable condition and much more work might be done. Atten- tion has been given to the removal of obstructions on the sides of roads, such as hedges and fences, which cause accurnulatioes of snow, and there are many opportunities for im- provements in this regard as yet. It is noted that reed grading opera- tions at points which are habitually blocked. invariably relieve the situa- tion. In the spring, in order to open the roads to motor traffic and pre- vent the deterioration of the road, much work is required in removing the snow and ice from the drifted points. I believe that the policy of paying reduced rates for work on snow roads is reasonable and will work eetisfact'Otily,,--- - No bridges were painted during the ear and few were refloored, although• ome necessary repairs to abutments ere made. Dragging operations ere carried out as far as possible, ut lack of surfacing material is a ery discouraging feature ,for this mportant operation. Twci carloads of calcium chloride ereused in the villages, and under ost conditions is found to be satis- ctory„•for the purposes required, hile much cheaper...than oil. Under me conditions oil, however. is to be referred and the TrutPerial Oil Compny is now manufacturing a lighter 1 for road purposes which promises give good results on certain gray- s. • Reconstruction of roads was not rgely done in 1924 as only about ur Inas of grading VMS completed. he prairie road at Wingham was proved and some other short sec - ons. A considerable nomber of pipe d box culverts were installed and few bridges built, the largest being e Heyrock bridge on the Lake Road the Township of Hay. Nearly all e costly work was carried out on e Provincial County Roads in pur. once of the policy of doing the ork on which the larger subsidy was ailablie, while at the same time the rk was needed as much as else - ere. The experiment with winter work Dickies' Hill is proving very in - resting. About 2,000 loose yards of terial have already been moved at cost of 24 cents per yard, which, un - ✓ the conditions, is about the same for summer work. Snow has not terfered with the work and the st has not been as troublesome as s anticipated. The work on the connecting links in towns and villages absorbed a ge part of the expenditure of 1924. may be noted, however, that the nnecting links of the County have n nearly all reconstructed so that h expenditures should be consid- bly less in the future. fa so a oi to el la fo im ti an a th in th th su av wo wh at te In a de as in fro wa the lar It CO bee s UC era Road Construction Account. Provincial County Roads. 1. Culvert extension opposite L. 8. L.R., Ashfield Tp. 4 foot span $233.06 2. Shaves Culvert 4x6, re -in - forced concrete opposite lot 2, L.R., Colborne Tp. 310.51 3. Marney's Culvert 4x4, re- inforced concrete, opposite 'Lot 1, Con. 1, Goderich Tp. 327.86 4. Andrew's Culvert, 4x4, re- inforced concrete, opposite Lot 7, Con. 1, Goderich Tp. 396.54 5. McIlwaine's culvert 8x4, re- inforced concrete opposite Lot 15, on. 1, Goderich Tp. 525.64 6. Centralia Culvert; 8x5, re- inforced conerete, iipp. Lot 6, Con. 1, Stephen Tp689.29 7. Blnevale Culvert, 4x4, rein- forced concrete, opposite Lot 82, Con. 1, Morris Tp 506.20 8. Corrugated pipe culvert, 8 feet, op. Lot 12, L.R., Ash- field Tp. . 112.80 0. Corrugia_ted tpeeIvert, 2 ft. ftritigt"lt) "sm. Lot 25, * 140.40 2, i 18, Preftife Read, -M. Your Search for the PERFECT COAL Ear ends, here Lackawanna Anthracite The Betit Hard Coal the Mines - Produce 9E1 SEAFORTH So!" (3uff. & Sons - ONTARIO. osh and Morris, 5-8 Re graded to 28 feet wide, 4ur- faced and with guard f e 4934.97 11. Bayfield Village and soth, 114 manes graded 23 .feet wide and s aced3 in. dep 3891.01 12. Northerly from nd Bend 1 mile graded 28 feet wide, surfaced 3 inches 137 10 feet wide ...... .....'...2108.27 13. Easterly from Lot 22,,,Con. 14, W. Wawanosh 114 miles, graded 28 ft. wide, surfieeed 26 ft. wide and 12 in. deep -6886.00 Grants to Towns and. Villages. 1. Town of Clinton, By-law 6 and 15, 1924, tar surfac- ed macadam on Victoria St. 2994.74 2. Town of Goderich, tar sur- faced road, Victoria St. and Cambria Road , 5497.19 3. Town of Wingham, By-law No. 15, 1922, for concrete pavement, Josephine Street south, 3rd of 10 annual pay - payments 1393.00 4. Village of Blyth, By-laws 11 and 15, 1924, for con- crete pavement on Queen Street , 11286.50 County Roads • 1. Culvert opposite Let grCiier 14, Ashfield Tp., 4x3 rein- forced concrete $323.76 2. Culvert opposite Lot 9, Con 9, Colborne Tp., 4x3, rein- forced concrete 273.06 3 Culvert opposite Lot 28, Con ,3, East Wawanosh, 3 ft. cor- rugated pipe 301.05 4. Culvert opposite Lot 4,. Thames. Road. Cori., Usborne 'Tp., 4x3 ft. extension188.80 5. Easterly from Lot 33, Co.. 1, East Wawanosh, one-half . mile, graded 28 feet, surfae.- • ed gravel 4 in. deep se, .830.46 6. Along Con. 4. Logan Boundary, 1/2 , graded 24 feet, surfaced gravel .715.19 7. Along Cons. 12 and 13, Hul- lett Tp., 2 miles graded and surfaced with crushed grave el, 20 ft. wide, 10 in. deep. .3451.75 8. Easterly from Lot 7, Con. 8, Grey Tp., crushed gravel, surfacing, 2 miles 5805.57 Grants to Towns and Villages. 1. Village of Brussels for C OM- pletion of Turnberry Street improvement .1275,60 2. Village of Blyth for con- crete pavement on Dinsley .Street 12,719.00 3. Town of Seaforth, for sheet asphalt pavement on Main Street 11,000.00 4. Town of Wingham, By-law No. 15, 1922, 3rd of 1() an- nual payments for pavement on Victoria Street and Diag- onal Road 5,370.00 5. Village of Hensall, Ey-law No. 15, 1922, for concrete pavement on King SI., 3rd of 10 annual payme •-; _3,055,00 Bridge Account. (a) Provincial County Roads. 1. Thorburn's bridge opposite Lot 44, L.R., Ashf1(.1c1 Tp., 12 foot span, reinforced con- crete slab $540,31 2. Stewart's bridge, opposite Lot 31, L.R., Ashfield Tp., 12 foot span, reinforced con- crete slab 673.79 3. Silver Creek Bridge, op. Lot 27, L.R., Ashfield, 12 foot span 586.77 4. Wood's bridge, op. Lot 2, L.R., Stanley Tp., 15 foot span extension 315.52 5. Bridge opposite Lot 20, L R., Hay Tp., 12 ft. span598.00 6. Heyrock bridge, op. Lot 12, L. R.. Hay Tp., 50 ft. rein- forced concrete beam bridge 7,516.82 $10,280.71 (b) (b) County Roads; 1. Scott- Drain bridge opposite Lot 25, Thames Road , $619.52 2. ?ridge opposite Lot 15, Con, 7, Turnberry Tp 662.20 $1,271.72 The machinen account shows that there was purchased during, tbe Year: road plow . .$ 51.#0 I pick plow. *so 8 road honey— 1.07.42 8' WradOrat hithwie' 'Plitree: • #21•82 1wNet Irepitoar I 84.60 4 drarfethittiff'S SUS 4 snow plows 101.10 Tools 83.63 $1.138.4.? Repairs to machinery, 1924 1,025.41 $2,163.83 Superintendence. Salary, Co. Engineer and Road Superintendants .....$3000.00 Railway fares 17.50 Hotel bills 56.85 Ant° expenses 421.25 Clerical assistance 780.00 Stationery 254.51 Telephone and telegraph91.00 Expenses to Conference 31.45 $4,652.56 During the year 1922 all County Bridges, maintained formerly under Sect. 436, Chap. 192, R.S.O., were in- corporated into the County Highway System, and the following expendi- tures have been incurred: Stanliey Bridge $ 53.50 Varna Bridge 5.00 Sauble River Bridge 369.75 McKenzie Bridge 116.0S Hanna Bridge (one-half cost) 489.23 Bruce Boundary Bridge .... 877.37 Holmesville Bridge '7.20 $1,918.13 The summary of expenditures for the annual returns to the Department of Highways is as follows: Provincial County Roads. Road construction $20,981.55 Bridge construction 10,230.71 Maintenance and repair 27,716.72 Special grants 21,174.43 County Roads. Road construction $11,369.13 Bridge construction 2.190.64 Maintenance and repair 44;304.99 MaChinery 2,163.83 Special vents 33,419.60 Superintendence ...... 4,652.56 $178,213.16 On this expenditure the Govern- ment grant should be $87,041.43, which, with $3,686.09 due from bound- ary Counties, and the ordinary re- ceipts, will leave a small surplus at the end of the year's financing. . It is expected that some important changes in legislation respecting Highways will be made during the coming session of the Legislature, following the report of the Advisory Board. It is probable that our road programme for the Coming year will be influenced by these changes and that many decisions will have to be postponed until the text of the Leg- isPation is received. However, I would direct your attention to the large amount of resurfacing work required over all the County. There are at the present time 275 miles of M County Highway in need of resurfac- M ing to a greater or less degree. The usual amount of maintenance will bc> r necessary, that is, dragging, grading, S now road repairs, bridge and culvert repairs, etc. This County has the UN a Year hs Advance. McLean Brea., Publishes* AMMO SORSe other *odious thea will warrant consideration, Careful attention should be given tbia year to the =ate ter of reconstructing the Rridge—this *my be the last year that a 40 per cent. suboidY will be available which situation will hove an inTortaat bearing on the case. This improvementwil involve an ex- penditure of about 220,000.00 of which 417,40040 would be , ,yaid by lihe Province. The fill over Galbraith's Bridge in Goderich Township, should be widened this year, and the dan- gerous Gulley Bridge given attention. The fill at the bridge at Dunlop in Colborne Township, should be widen- ed. Many other such points should receive attention, and a number of small bridges and cuiverta recon- structed. Many old guard fences are in a dilapidated condition and should be rebuilt, if possible. For the removal of ice and snow in the spring and for general work, I would recoimnend the purchase of a heavy road plow for each patrol section of the Highway. Ordinary farm plows are not sufficiently strong for this work, and each year many are broken. Not much other ma- chinery will be required. Respet- fully submitted, T. R. PATTERSO , County Engineer and Road Superin- tendent. II. F. 0. MEETING The Farmers' Club held its month- ly meeting in Carnegie Library Hall on Wednesday evening, February 4th, with a good crowd in attendance. Af- ter the reading of the minutes and other opening preliminaries, Mr. Hol- land, the well known poultryman of Harpurhey, delivered a very. instruc- tive address on "Egg Production." He advised cleanliness and proper care and feeding for the best results, and favors the White Leghorn for egg production. He believes in selling the hen fruit on the graded basis and marketing during the period of heavy production through the "egg pool" started last spring by the United Far- mers' Co-operative Co. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Holland at the conclusion of his ad- dress. Mr. W. R. Archibald gave a thoughtful address on "The Duties of Citizenship." He deplored the de- population of rural Ontario, and ut- tered words of caution on our pres- ent immigration policy, maintaining that no class of immigrant can take the place of our own boys and girls on the farms of Ontario. He criticiz- ed our present educational system, pointing out that it had a tendency to educate the rural youth for a life in the city, instead of for agricultural pursuits. Mr. Archibald is a firm be- liever in Farmers' Clubs, where the agricultural people can mingle to- gether at monthly meetings for pur- pose of social entertainment and in- tellectual iniprovement. They can in this way, he asserted, solve many of the problems affecting their own in- dustry, as,well as being a potent in- fluence* in the country, in discussing and settling questions of national weal. M'r. T. E. Livingston, of Hullett, read a most interesting report of the Deceraber convention of the 'United Farmers in Toronto, at which he was a delegate from this Club. He was very favorably impressed with the ability and personality of the leading men in the U.F.0.; commented On the wonderful spirit of optimism pre- vailing among the delegates in at- tendance at the convention, and pre- dicted many years of prosperity for the organization. "The U.F.O. is not dead, as some people would have you believe, but is a very live institution," he declared. Mr. J. Forrest, of Tuckersmith, in- troduced the question, "The Progres- sive Party and its relation to the Fa rmers' Movement" After some discussion by the audience, itwas decided to consider this question <n all its phases at some meeting in th,. rear future. Mr. R. .1. McMillan road a letter in acLean's Magazine from the pen of r. Grattan O'Leary, criticising th., onditions in the Civil Service of the ountry. According to the writer er:v flagrant and serious are the con- itions in the service, and no attempt as been made by any Government, ast or present, to clean it. up. Mr. McMillan recommended a public agi- tation in connection with the matter, to bring it before the people, so that , the Government would be compelled to take action. He also has other jetters from the pen of the same writer on the subject, which he in- tends to touch upon at some subse- quent meeting. These 11. F. 0. meetings are becom- ing more attractive of late, that fact being evidenced by the number if town residents among the audience. The Club will come together again the first Wednesday evening in March. A committee of our members was ap- pointed to prepare a special pro- gramme, of which due notice will he given in these colurnns.—TITE CLUB REPORTER. facilities for doing all of this requir- P ed maintenance work. It has the organization, the labor, the gravel and the machinery, hut the funds are also required. With regard to road construction, it will, be logical to continue the work on the Lake Shore- between Hayfield and Grand Bend, and on the Provin- cial County Road between White- church and Wingham, while there are Seaforth Cafe OPENS SATURDAY, FEB. 21st OSCAR NEIL'S OLD STAND We are prepared to give the highest class of service at moderate rates. Hot, well cooked meabi erv- ed at all hours. Good, wholesome food— Come and try it. KO. WING PROPR1MTOR. A LM A Notes.—Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ben- nett, of Winthrop, visited friends in this vicinity last week.—Mr. G. W. Nott left on Saturday on a trip to the West, where, we understand, he intends combining business with plea- sure, as he intends bringing back a carload of cattle.—Mr. and Mrs. W. Cooper entertained a few of their friends to a pleasant evening on Fri- day last—Quite a number of farmers in this vicinity have been changing horses, srhich always makes it good to be doing business.—We eltperiene, ad our first thaw of the ream on Sunday last, which, no doubt, was. much apprecsated by many who were getting pretty scarce of water, al- though the country roads were almost impassable.—Mrs. John Jamieson had the misfortune to fall and fracture two small bones in her foot, which,. we are sorry to say, will lay her up for some time.—Mr. Jahn Staples, of Constance spent the past week with friends here.—Mr. and Mrs. Williern. Hackett entertained a few of their friends at Winthrop and surrounding countr, to a social evening one night MANLEY Nateso—}fr. Peter. Eckert is busy with his wrecking crew pulling down Use old Cowan reaidence, as the crumbling wails were showing signs ,of Martin Parcell and Mr. Thomas Johnston accompanied Mrs, Michael Johnston to London last week to undergo treatment for her late illpess, and her rnan3r friends: hope for her speedy recovery. — The late rains were welcome as there were a great number of cisterns dry. CROMARTY Briefs.—The thew has made the roads at present almost impassable, but It is to be hoped that tiar *Mr& will be repPenished and a -goodly sap - ply of water will he provided for the stock.—We are pleased to hear of the recovery of Mrs. James Howe and Mrs. Andrew McLachlan from their recent illness.—Miss Burroughs, of Stratford, is at present visiting her. cousin, Miss Ethel Howe.—Mr. Aus- tin Hoggarth Spent the week end. with his parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoggarth, Jr., prior to tak- ing a four months' business trip to. British Columbia and the Western. Provinces in the interests of the Op- peinheirner Drug Co. McKILLOP Died In Goderich.—The following. obituary from the Goderich Star of last week will be read with regret by many friends of the deceased in this district. The Star says: "Once more we were reminded of the uncertainty. of life when we heard of the death of Mrs. R. E. Wilson, beloved wife of Mr. Robert Wilson, Cameron St. She was sick only a short time with pneumonia, and had nearly recovered and had been up in her chair Xues- day evening. She was suddenly strick- en with a severe pain on Wednesday about noon, and passed away in a few hours to the Great Beyond. Her - maiden name was Gertrude McGee, and she was in her 35th year. Since' their marriage ten years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Jffilson have resided in God- erich, Mr. Wilson being a miller at the W. C. F. M. Our heartfelt sym- pathy goes out to Mr. Wilson, who, has the care of four small children, Bobbie, aged 9 years; Harold, 7 years; Maxine. 5 years, and Willie, 16 months. Mrs. Wilson leaves to mourn, besides her husband and fam- ily, her farther, Jacob McGee, Wolfe St., Goderich, six brothers and five sisters, namely: Jake, Thomas and Lorne, of Windsor; John, of Goderleh; Reginald and Albert, at Port Albett;- Mre. George Aberhart, Seaforth; Mrs. McMichael, Goderich; Mrs. Fleming, Amherstleutg; Mrs. Boyer,. Sandwich, and Miss. Delia, Detroit, who were all here for the funeral' with the exception of Della, who is sick with scarlet fever. Mi -s. Wilson will be sadly missed in her home and church, for her jolly disposition won, many friends. The floral tokens of respect were beautiful, and it took a separate sleigh to convey them to the grave. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon to the Maitland cemetery, Rev. R. C. McDermid, pas- tor of Knox Presbyterian church, offi- ciating at the house and grave. The pallbearers were Messrs. Cam Twee- die, Leo Baker, Ogle Miller and Wm. Leach.'' WINTH RO P Ladies' Aid. --The Ladies' Aid and W. M. S. meeting held at the home of Mrs. Thomas Archibald last week was well attended. After piecing a quilt, the meeting opened by singing a ,hynin and all repeating the Beat- titudes. Mrs. J. M. Crovenlock pre- sided. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Hugh Alexander, and mes- senger prayer by Mrs. William Mc - Gavin. The topic, "Political Unrest in South Honan, was given by Mrs.. Allen Ross and was very interesting. Mrs. J. G. Grieve and Mrs. C. Hillen also gave short readings ow the same subject, followed by voluntary prayer by Mrs. J. M. Govenlock, after which the meeting twas opened for business. They decide ‘,,n refelting the upstair doors of the church. The ladies have been asked to make some aprons and infants' clothing for a western hos- pital, which are badly needed. A collection was taken up for the Leper Fund. The meeting closed by all re- peating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Notes. --Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Mor- rison spent a few days in Toronto last week.—We were sorry to leara of the death of William Davidson, of Sea - forth, who passed away Monday night after a lingering illness. A wife and daughter, Mrs. Percy Little, are left to mourn the loss of a loving hus- band and father. We extend our deepest sympathy.—Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hart spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Storey, of Seaforth. —Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Montgomery, of Harpurhey, spent Blinder with Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery. — Mr. Joseph Little visited Mr. and 'Mrs. John Taylor, of Morris, last Sunday. —The weather has eertainly taken * sudden change and is very spring. like, as the fields are looking pretir bare, and *e crows ere making quite noise. A robin was goo sorb title week by the eortaimondent.