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The Blyth Standard, 1930-02-27, Page 1NM4044*.MNN.IMINM.M.N/N,NN.N Elite Stationery Atarge assortment of Writing Tablets and fancy Pandemics and Envelopes at The Standard Book Store ••••••••••••••4....•••••••**........... The Blyth Standar " Lather Goods Novelties auri • dTHE `STANDARI.j BOOK STORE Books, Stationery, French Ivory e Magazines. . .111•4004.1.0••••••••••••••••••••••••••••..... VOL XXXIX BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 1930 N'o. 33 1 •44444+444444444$+444+ 4441 WE HAVE CAREFULLY SELECTED THESE CHAUTAUQUA SPECIALS Everyone Is A Real Bargain. This Sale Is On Till End Of Month Jergen's Glycerine Soap, 4 cakes 25c Hot Water Bottles, reg $1.25 for 98c Nadruco Cod Liver Extract reg $1 for79c Pinkham's Blood Medicine do $1.35 for 1.00 Talcum Powders (assorted) do 35c .. 19c Yeast Vitamine Tablets do $1,00 for.. 79c Pure Castile Soap 7 cakes 25c Elgin Watches 17 jewel reg. $20.00 for 15.00 CHAUTAUQUA— FEBRUARY 25, 26. 27, 28. R. D. PHILP, PHM. B. Prescriptions Carefully Dispensed. BLYTH, ONTARIO 44444.44444444+4+44++4444+♦ 44444+44444444+4444+4++44+4++44+444+4+44+444444444+4 SPECIAL REDUCTIONS. IDuring Stock -taking for next ten days we are going to clear out all lines in clothing and • men's furnishings at greatly reduced prices, this also applies to our own Made-to-order tail • orings for orders taken this month only. Spring Samples Here. These are open for your inspection, including best quality Worsteds and Serges, also Spring and Fall O'Coatings. Best value in the trade and one price ,P !r ieaifc., trSVCIpat'x,.. Top Notch Quality is the Best. GIDLEY'S Phone 78 and 133. Blyth, Ontario, 4444+4++44N4444+44444•44+N44444444444444++44444444 LOCAL NEWS ITEMS This; is Chautauqua week. Do not miss any of the programs. Mrs. W. F. McCaughey, of London, was a visitor in town during the week, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowen of Goderich, were Sunday visitors with their parents. Mrs. Scott Ament and children, of Trenton, is visiting with her father, Mr. Geo. Hirons. Mrs. :Rev.) Weir has returned from a few days spent with her danghter, Mrs. Faris, Toronto. rtylitIVIVIVIOVVVV•11,4411 SUPERIOR CHAIN STORES. WE SELL THE BEST FOR LESS SPECIALS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY Old Dutch Cleanser -"Chases Dirt" 2 tins 19c Clark's Pork & Beans Med. Size, 2 tins.... 21c Grape Nuts, per pkg 15c Sliced Pineapple, 2's Squats, 2 tins .. 23c Premium Tea, l's Cup & Saucer free lb.. 69c R'dy Cut Macaroni, loose, best q'lity 21b 23c Fresh Fruit always on hand Purity Quick Oath, with China, pkg 37c Jif Soap Chips, large package 20c Gillett's Lye " Eats Dirt" per tin 15c Keen's Oxford Blue, 3 oz cake, 3 for 19c Lealand Sweet Mixed Pickles, 12 oz bot 25c Palmolive Soap, 6 cakes 47c Sherriff's Pure Vanilla & Lemon, bottle 23c Kara Coffee, "The Secret Blend 1-2's33c Kara Coffee, "The Secret Blend" l's 63c R. J. POWELL PRONE 9 WE DELIVER GOODS BLYTH --- ONTARIO t/1114,%%%%1011,40011011011All, Mr. Louis Rouse, of Fort Erie, spent over Sunday with his parents, Charley ani Mrs. Rouse. Mrs, Bloor, of Mt. Forest, visited her brother, Mr. Ben. Mason, and other re- latives in town during the week. Mies bertha Brogden, of London, spent over the week end with her parents and sisters, Mesdames Floody and Lyon. The Y. P. S. met in the basement of St. Andrew's United Church on Monday evening, After opening the meeting with devotional exercises Miss Milliken, of the Canadian Chautauqua addressed the meeting. In the State of New York near Buffalo, is a beautiful little lake and situ- ate on its banks is the village of Chautau- qua Many tourists visited here in the summer time and Bishop Vincent in the year 1875 organized the first Chautauqua in a purely religious form. Gradually this first group branched out into larger cities and towns and more and more drama was interspersed with their religi- ous programs, until today we have a vering program brought to us. In the yeas 1912. the Canadian Chautauqua was organized.,. Last year a new field of this The Late Chas. Roadhouse On Thurday morning, Feb. 20th, there Passed to his reward one of the grand old men of the community, in the person of Charles H. Roodhouse in his 83 year. Mr. Roadhouse, who was born in New- market, York County, on Sept. 19, 1847, was the son of the late Samuel and Mrs. Roadhouse. After reaching manhood he worked for a number of years with his father in the furniture and unt,ertaking business which his brother. John, still carries on. When he left home he went north with his mother's brother and en tered employment as a millwright. About 40 years ago he settled in Blyth where he worked in the planing mill for the Tate John Hill. After the death of Mr. Hill he stilt continued with the mill under 'different managements as expert careen• ter, until his health became so impaired that he was obliged to give np work in his 79 year. ' On Sept. 9. 1902, Mr. Roadhouse was united in marriage to Eliza Baines who survives him. Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn his loss, two sisters and two brothers—Mrs. Annie Hacking, of Detroit; Mts. McClintock, Illinois; William, Tor- opto, and John. of Newmarket. Despite his ill health of the past two years, Mr. Roadhouse retained all his faculties to the end and death carne in leas than a week atter he was confined to his bed. For tha past two years Mr. and Mrs. Roadhouse Made their home with the latter's sister; Mrs. Bernice Paya, of Jamestown, where his death occurred. The funeral was held from there on Sat. urday, Rev, Mr. Maines, of Walton, con- ducting the service, followed by inter. Ment in Brussels cemetery. The pallbearers were, Messrs. Fleming Grainger, Richard Jacklin, W. Mann, Jos Beckett, Gordon Holt and A. Taylor. Mr. Joe Taman, of Bridgeburg, anal Miss Wiburg, of Amigari, were Sunday, visitors with the former's parents, Jos. I' and hors Taman. Friends will be pleased to know that Mr. Jas. Watt, who has been confined to his room for some days through illness, is improving nicely, Mr. Erskine, of Detroit. is visiting Illy brother. Mr. A. 11, Erskine. He may engage in the trucking business between here and Toronto. Miss Janette Poplestone. Burse- in-train-ing at Guelph General Hospital, visited with her parents, S. A. and Mrs. Pople• Moue, during the week. ., Mr. George Howatt is in engage in a general trucki Blyth and vicinity. He his truck in readiness shortie' . The Ladies' Guild of Trinity Chinch will hold their annual Pancake Social in Memorial Hall, on Tuesday, March 4, from 5 to 8p. m. Everybody welcome. The condition of Miss Susan Laidlaw, Ash Wednesday, March 5th. Mr. Ab. Taylor attended the funeral of the late Chas. Roadhouse at Jamestown on Saturday. Mr. Wm. Hesk spent some days of last week at the home of his son, Emmerson, who suffered it stroke of paralysis arehe 8outh of Londesboro, home t hos brother u Meows ; Mre. R. J,,Powellatill cpnfinues to im- and Jo aitilaw, seems to be slightly veinhealth-andher.progreseduringthe improved past week is most gratifying, Mies Pearl Williams went to Clinton Mrs. Howard Briensdon, who underwent hospital to -day (Wednesday) where she an operation in Clinton Hospital last week will undergo an operation for the removal is progressing toward recovery as rapidly of her tonsils. She was accompanied by as possible., her mother. Remember the pancake social to be held Mrs, Thos, Bell, of Goderich, who has by the Ladies' Guild of Trinity Church in spent the winter months with her son, Memorial Hall from 5 to 8 p. m. on Tues. Mr. Maitland Belt, Hamilton, is the day, March, 4th. guest of Mrs. L, J. Williams, and,friends Mrs F. A. Rogerson returned home on and relatives in town and vicinity. Monday from Toronto, where she spent a Messrs. Collinson & Glousher have been week with her daughter, Miss Alice, and busy of late cleaning clover and timothy sister, Mrs. McNeil. aced for some of the farmers in this sem The condition of Mr. Arthur Steinhoff tion. They have one of the improved has remained almost stationary during cleaners and can do good work in abort order. the past week. If anything. he seems work was opened in Ontario and during the winter, programs were brought into the smaller communities, so that each one may have the privilege et hearing these splendid entertainments. It is the intent- ion of Canadian Chautauqua to open a branch in the maritine provinces and if it were possible to enter Quebec with these programs, thus creating a nation wide Chautauqua The programs to be pre- sented during this week in the Memorial Hall were given a short synopsis of, and we know from this insight we will enjoy each entertainment. The meeting was favored with a very pleasing solo by Mr. H. Mason and the meeting closed with events. Mrs. Frank Marshall sang "My prayer by Rev, E. L. Anderson. Task." In closing hymn :374 was sung. Mrs. Delors Taman is visiting her par. Mrs. R. C. McGowan led in prayer and eats near Bluevate, all repeated the Lord's Prayer in unison. • ,as,.#0e+n wsrns.r.uvr,w+.,,w,,...,., ns4 e w nw+nw n.w4,aw, r ei+ I . DR. W. J. MILNE I 2 iwishes to announce the complete installati.: n of physio -therapy and X -Ray laboratory and 1 radium institute. Will give special attention to cases suitab'e I ffor these treatments on Mondays, Wednesdays I I and Fridays from 2 to 4 p. m. Phones—Office 28, Residence 29, t t •,wawa.wnawwn.rwwrN,ws•insa w.,Hr.urr,wseetsw.aw • Mr. Jos, Hamilton, of Walton, who re- cently purchased Adam Dodds' garage, will take possession on Saturday. The mechanical end of the business will be under the control of his son and Mr. Doherty, both are men of experience in repair work. Rev. T. W. Goodwill received word on Friday of the death of his mother at Charlottetown, P. E. I., as the result of an accident. The late deceased, who was in the 85th year of her age, was crossing the street when knocked down by a horse, sustaining injuries which resulted in her death. She had for some years been re- siding with her son, Dr. V. L. Goodwill, and was among the older residents of Prince Edward Island. Friends here ex- tend to Rev. Mr. Goodwill, sympathy in his bereai ement. The regular monthly meeting of the W. h4 S. of St, Andrew's United Church was held in the church basement on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The president, Mrs. Oster pre. siding. The meeting opened by all sing- ing hymn 745. After the reading of a chapter from St. John's gospel, Mrs. Win. Craig led in prayer. Then:. followed the regular business routine. Mrs. Oster and Mrs. Jas. Laidtaw were appointed a com- mittee to meet with other committees to arrange the progrem for the Interdenom- inational Day of Prayer. Ides. Wm. Jen- kins with the assistance of Mrs. J. H. R. short speeches before the voting, which re Elliott and Mrs. Thos. Laidlaw took up suited in the election of Dalton Jordan. the second chapter of the Study Book, Louise Thompson was elected secretary by From Jerusalem to Jerusalem, the title of; acclamation. The other officers elected this chapter being Expansion to the East were:—Vice President, Harold Rock; assts and South.' Christianity was cradled in i tant treasurer, Mary Douglass; class rep - the East. The first expansion interwoven resentatives, Form 1, Gertrude Anderson, with the Holy Land, and yet, strange to Form II, Amy Parsons, Form 111, Geo. say it is '.n the West that the Gospel has peacock; Form 1V, Helen Mundell. Form made the most notable conquests. Mrs, V, Stella Richmond, and editors. Form 1, Jas. Laidlaw gave the current missionary Mabel Hanson, Form II, Lillian Kenn - somewhat improved. Mr. Edward Reid, who recently pur- chased the McKay garage and Ford Agen cy, is getting things in shape for the com- ing season's business. He will have Mr. Jno. Bowes looking after the mechanical end of the business. Mr. Harry Weymouth has purchased from Mr Alex. McEwing, Hullett, a pure bred Jersey cow which he has added to his dairy herd. It is Mr. Weymouth's intention to eventually have a herd of pure bred Jersey cattle only, 4+•444 +++444444+44++444444++ INVEST YOUR MONEY IN SOUND REAL ESTATE SECURITIES A PERMANENT SECURITY Real Estate Securities when financed in accordance with approved Banking Principals are among the strongest Investments available, as this class of security yields a higher return of in- terest that can be obtained on other securities of equal soundness. G. A. Stimson Co., Limited 159 Bay Street, Toronto Dear Siete Please send information on thr Real Estate Investments you re- commend, Name Address • .. (write for information) G'AiTIMSON t!MlrtO The Oldest ESr 188$ Bond 8ouaeisesnada MOM' fl r.. o.® MRO/470 1 4+:444+4+444444++444444•++4• 4444+444+4 1111or$. Coonan. Council meeting was held in their Hall on Monday, Feb. 7th with ail members present and the reeve presiding. The minutes of last weeting were read and approved. The required Bylaw to provide for ex- penditure on roads was passed A By-law to empower the Reeve and Treasurer to borrow money to meet cur- rent expenses was passed, The auditors report was received and adopted. This report consists 01 a detail- ed statement, a summary or abstract and a statement of assets and liabilities. Morris share of the Jermyn drain was paid to the corporation of Turnberry. Geo. Kelly was appointed weed inepec• tor in place of Wm. Thuell, resigned J P Kelly was appointed patrolman on Road 10. The following accounts were paid; Patrolmen R D Golley Lew Jewitt Jno Craig Geo Kelly Frank Shaw G Campbell Wm Craig John Garniss The Ladies' Guild of Trinity Church will hold their annual pancake Social on Tuesday, March 4th. in Memorial Hall from 5 to 8 p. m. MENU Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Salad, Bread and Butter, Jelly, Cake. Pie, Tea ADMISSION—Adults 36c" Children 25c. The Literary Society of the Stratford Normal School met in the assembly hall Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, for the election of officers for the second term of the school year. The retiring president, Hugh Mc- Corkindale, was in the chair, and after the announcements had been made, Dr. Sil- cox called for nominations for president, The four nominees, Ephraim Gray, Har- old Rock, Dalton Jordan and Mary Doh- erty, were then called to the platform far edy, Form III, Burns Kirstine; Form IV Elva McClelland, Form V, Herbert Thompson. $ 14 10 23 00 14 95 8 60 6 40 15 45 3 10 1 00 Chas Workman 8 75 T Miller, report to Highways D't 26 80 Ingot Iron Co 8 00 H Barnard Co, dog tags, etc. 16 26 Municipal World, supplies Dr Stewart, B. of Health A MacEwan do W J Henderson do Peter McNab do R Johnstone, auditor 26 80 25 00 3 00 3 00 300 15 00 Peter McNab do ...........1100 Turnberry Twp. on Jermyn drain 43 81 The Council will next meet in the Twp. Hall, on Monday, March 10. A. MacEwen, Clerk, EGGS AND POULTRY This is the time of year when Egg markets are un- certain. Market your eggs promptly and regularly and avoid loss through falling markets. Clean up your poultry be- fore the chickens become staggy and take lower pric- es. We are in the market for any quantity of duck feath- ers for which we will pay highest market prices. A. H. ERSKINE, Night Phones 100 or 46, (Mem ilia,; Produce Buildue Day Phone 106. Night Phones 100 or 46 BLYTH, CNTe Rin IN THE SURROGATE COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HURON IN THE ESTATE OF JEAN HENDER- SON, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate of Jean Henderson, late of the village of Blyth. widow, deceased, are required to send the same to the undersigned, duly verified on or before the 13th day of March, 1930, after which date the Executor will pro - proceed to wind up the estate, having ref erence only to the claims of which hethall have received notice. Dated at Goderich this 17th day el February, A D 1930. Loftus E. Dancey. Solicitor for Executor, 5000 Facts About Canada The public will welcome the 1030 edit- ion of "5000 Facts about Canada" com- piled by Frank Yeigh, the well-known authority on the Dominion, past and pres ent. This 80 page book is a marvel of condensation and as revealing the story of our country in a nut shell—a story that is as stirring as it is illuminating, and one that no Canadian can afford to miss. That it has not only a national but an Empire and world-wide circulation is not to be wondered at. The contents are comprised in 50 alphabetical chapters, ranging from "Agriculture to Yukon" Thio issue contains much new matter and many new features. Copies may be had at The Standard Book & Stationery Store or by seeding 35 cents for a copy, or *1 for three copies, to the Canadian Facts Pub, Co., 5E8 Huron St. Toronto 6. IN MEMORIAM PHILLIPS—In loving memory of Will lam R. Phillips, who passed away on February 27, 1928. "Thy will be done is hard to say, When the one we loved has passed away, Some day perhaps we will understand, When we meet again in the better land, Wife and daughters. CARD OF THANKS The undersigned desires to thank neig- bore and friends, also the members of the Orange Order for their kindness and ex- pressions of eympathy during the illness and death of his late brother, Charles A. Howe. - William Ilowe The Ladies Guild of Trinity Church Will hold their annual pancake supper in Memorial Nall, on Tuesday. Mich 4th. Sapper from 5 to 8 p. m.