The Signal, 1917-1-25, Page 8Office
Supplies
Blank Books, Memo.
Books, Bills Payable
and Receivable.
Canadian Office and
Pocket Diaries, Gen-
uineShannonFiles and
Binding Cases, Busi-
ness Envelopes,Waste
Paper Baskets, etc.
_Complete stock pa Steph-
en s and Carter's Inka,.
from 5c per bottle
to 90c per • uart -
bottle.
Special Belling Agents for
et*moan's Ideal Poontain
Peru.(
New.ftelf•AIIer, eporiol $9.80
tip to N.110.
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM CONAN.
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Sonday last a highly respected
resident of Goderich passed away, in
the person of Mr. 'William Cowan
who died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Newcombe, at the age of seventy-
seven years. Mr. Cowan was a native
of Scotland, but cute to Canada 'when
quite young. The last seven year. he
bad been a resident of Goderich, mow,.
Ing here front his fa: w near Blyth,
Mrs. Cowan died twelve years ago.
Onc• sister and tour brothers ate still
living : Dire. Anderton, David, [salmi
and John, all of Blyth, ani Alexander,
of Colborne township. There are also
tour daughter", Mrs. Malcomson, c.f
New Westminster, B. C. i Diss.. Wai,.
tote. of Sakk.tc-ftewan ; Mrs. Flack, of
Manitoha, and Mrs. Newcon,he, of
town, and two sons, John, of Mon-
tana, and George. of Blyth. On TOPS -
day the body was taken to Blyth and
interred in C' cemetery there. Rev.
A. Laing, of Auburn, conducted the
services.
('ATTAIN 111LLIAY HAI M.
to already mentioned in these
columns, the death of Captain William
Bahh, wt occurred on 1helith inst..,
removed o1 e of the oldest and best-
known r adept. of Goderich. Captain
Habh, who was in his seventy-seventh
year, had bird an uncommonly event -
;royal navy as a t�ehiprnao when still
Ia bay. `After se lug his appienUor-
ship and getting is papers as a Hein-
classgunner, be put in a number of
years along the British coast and later
n the Mediterranean Sea. being on the
gunboat Marlborough, commended by
Lieut. Fisher, now Keat-Admiral Fish-
er of the British deer. While in the
alleditert anean he wan *tattooed around
the entrance to the Dardanelles and
WAS thoroughly acquainted with its
surrounding waters. At the time of
Hose attempt by the Allies to break
through the Dardanelles in 1115, Capt.
Babb said that 1t would never be se-
-ouipliehed. In Visit he caws to Can.
edit on the gunboat Cherub. as fleet
claw gunner. The boat wee engaged
in patrolling the I)stroit 1. ver, guard
ing against the Fenian raiders. When
the Cherub left the lakes he remained
with ber while she was engaged in
patrol duty in the \Vest Indies., and at
the time of the Venezuela insurrec-
tion, in INfi(t, he left the Cherub, going
back to Spgland on the gunboat Re-
venge. Shortly whet he cane to this
country with John Roberts, a fellow -
seaman, and until the death of the
latter, about a year ago, they were
feet friends. He settled in Gnderich in
1570, while the Prince Albert. • passen-
ger boat, was being titled out as a gun-
boat :n preparation against the second
wtten,pt of the Fenian Raid in 1870,
and he signed on as Roo instructor.
When the boat was sold he settled in
Goderich, where for nearly forty yeera
he ran the hotel which was well koowu
all over the lakes, the Ocean House.
For many years the deceased was
captain of the lifesaving station here,
receiving* gold medal from the Am-
erican Government for assisting in
Saving the lives of the crew of an
American Iron ori consort which drifted
whore near the old "International"
in the early 80'i. The deceased is aur
rived by hi' wife, two daughters,
Catharine, at home, and Mary, in
British Colorable, and two sons,
Thomas and Harry. at borne.
The funeral took piece on Sunday,
the .14111. to Maitland cemetery and
wen very largely attended in spite of
etorwy weather. The lore) lodge Sof
Oddfellowe, of which the deceased was
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Spruce
Spruce Balsam
JAS. A. CAMPBELL, Phm. B.
"Central Drug Store"
Corner North Street and Square
Goderich
Bus. 90 'Phones' Res. $4,g•,
HOT WATER
BOTTLES
ARE A
1100SENOLD NECESSITY
A FULL LINE OF
GUARANTEED BOTTLES
PRICES $1.50, 2 QUARTS
1.75
2.00
A. L. Caldwell, Phm.B.
y -Aresaipti..Druggist
!loses It a sad Ilk Nor tk SW Square
one of the oldest members, attended in
a body.Rev. J. B. Fotheringbam was
the officiating clergyman, and the
Oddfellows burial service also was
performed. The pallbearers were
David Marwick, Wm. Marlton, Capt.
James Inkster, ()apt. John McDonald,
Capt. Malcolm McDonald and Alex.
Johnston.
MUNICIPAL COUNCILS.
ASHFIRLD.
The following were duly constituted
the council for 1917 at the meeting on
the 81b, each making and subscribing
the declarations of qualification and of
nmce, viz.: Charles Stewart, reeve ;
Joe. P. Dalton. dep.-reeve`James
Alton. Joseph Hackett and Thos. J.
Richardson, councillor..
After remarks by the Reeve and dis-
cussion as to the general policy for the
year, the minutes of Dec. 15, 1916,
were approved, on motion by Alton
and Hackett. s
Alton and Hackett moved the fol-
lowing dot,atione, viz.: t'htktran s
Aid and Humane Society- cf Huron,
$10: Ashfield Soldiers' Aid Circle,
$50.
Moved by Richardson and Hackett,
that the Dungannon Women's Insti-
tute be granted for Red Crop, *2..
Amendment by Dalton and Alton that
the grunt be t.._,, or any aWount up
13 $75 to equal any grant that may be
made by the council of West Wawa -1
nosh for the same purpose, was de-'
Oared carried by the reeve. I
Moved by Hackett and Alton, that
the collector's roil be returned to the
treasurer by Feb. let as required by
statute.
The following bylaws were properly
using amarret as twrows : (Mira, $IIt0:
atwssaor, «i0; collector, ow. treasures,
$120 ; auditor, $10 ;deputy -returning
officer. 1114 pull clerk. lid ; *elector of
Jurors. $4 ; fsnoo viewers. $'l it day ;
sheep valuator. I$ a lay ; engineer,
$8 a day and travelling expenses from
our nearest R R. station: member of
local board of bealth, $:: a day and
milrag.-, the clet k to receive extras for
wutk re ditchesand watercoue.,
d t anlage and lis rsfences, slot) elections.
No. 2, appointing John Cameron as-
sessor, and fixing his duties. No. A
appointing ('has L. McDonagh col-
lector and fixing his duties. No. 4,
appointing Jobo Long and Donald
McLean auditor', with duties. No. 5,
dividing the township into road divi-
sions and appointing one of the coun
cil in each division road commissioner.
No. (I, appointing Wm. B. Hawkins
member of local board of bealth and
Dr. Simpson medicalofficer of health
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and sanitary inspector. No. 7, ap-
pointing sheep valuators as follows:
David M. Johnston, Richard Johnston,
Thos. Garvey. Robb Drennan and
Neil Murdoch. No. 18, to burro11:112:,
from the Moleons Hank, top the
interest coupons of the bonds o , the
Ont. W. 8. Elec. R. R. Co. gueran
The following accounts were r-
dered paid on motion by Hackett a
Dalton, in lid' to the grants
tore mentioned, viz. : LOcknow Sen-
tinel. printing account, 19111. 750 ; Sig-
nal Printing Co , account, 1918, 50e ;
lioderich Star, balance contract, 1916,
$14 ; lsaac Stotbers, drawing plank
and repairing culvert, con. 9, $1 ; Roy
Alton, putting in two culverts, eon.
10. $3.10 ; Jas. lh-eanan, repairing
l.ridge S. R., 6 & 7 W., $:, ; R. J. Dur.
niu, repairing washout and ditch, S.
R., 6 L 7 Is., $5.
On motion of Alton and Bsckatt.
commit adjourned to Monday, Feh.
12th, at 1230 pp. to. Tune. O. ALLILN,
clerk, Ashaeld,
Seal-shipt oysters, solid pleat and
always fr.sb, st Edwards'. Phone 300,
Preparation.
"My daughter has obtained a post.
tion in a lawyer's office. She start• on
the first."
"And in the meantime is she doing
anything to 6t herself -for the work ?"
"Yes, she is rending 'Bertha, the
Beautiful Blonde Stenographer.' '-
Louisville CourierJoarnsl.
FOR A LITTLE LONGER
TFiE success of our January Sale has really surprised
us and been so marked that we have decided to
continue It a little longer. Here are some of the
special attractions that are bringing us more business
by a good deal than we expected to do this January.
Fresh Items added to the list this week to make it more
than ever a money -saver for you.
Continuing the Special Sale of Odd Muffs that'
are Selling -at -Greatly Reduced Prices
Our Special Sale of the shipment of Odd Muffs is an exceptional opportunity for you
to secure a handsome Muff at a decided saving. It is not often we get new Furs in
January, but this lot of Muffs was so attractive that we did not make any mistake do-
ing it. All new models in pillow, barrel and melon styles. Fresh this week from one
f the big fur factories and selling at prices that mean real saving for every buyer.
are not cheap Muffs in the ordinary sense of the word, that is, they are not
r furs made up to sell at low prices, and we back everyone with our unqualified
tee as to its reliability. There are some particularly handsome pieces in black
ox, e : ck lynx, Alaska sable, Persian lamb and Hudson seal, together with many
-_ lower-. •ced furs, such as marmot, Siberian dog, etc.
A beantifu Black Fox Muff, barrel shape,
at - - - - - 426.80
An exceptions y han4someBlack Fox Muff,
pillow style, hicb we will sell at 432,80
Choice five -stripe anadian Mink Muff, pil-
low style, at - - - 438.28
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fly, at -
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Grey Lamb Muffs, empire
half-dozen to pick from, at
Black Siberian Dog Muff, pil .w stjt
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Fine quay Marmot Muffs, pillow yle, at
L . 95 a - - *4.98
Natural striped,Muuirat Muff, pillow •le,
vtlown for freedom
from stretching, strength
of duck and excellent
quality of rubber friction
between the various
plies. U
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Extra choice Muskrat Muff, pillow style,
made with skins cut diagonally with
striped effect. A very handsome riece of
Fur, special at - - 413.28
Persian Lamb Muffs of superior quality, at
419.80, 1119.28. 11128.50
There are between 30 and 40 Muffs in the
lot, many others in addition to those listed
above.
With the Muffs carte six or eight new style
Collars, which we are offering at the same re-
duced prices as the Muffs. These Collars are
in Alaska Sable, Persian Lamb. Black Fox,
natural Badger, Grey Wolf and Red Fox -the
last three of which are particularly suitable
for young girls.
It's the Fur chance of'the season. Don't
miss it !
ay in llie 1Viillinery
A Y, JANUARY 27th
llar Day in the Millinery Depart -
very Hat in the showroom will be
the former price or actual value.
ice of all. 50 or 60 for you to
and colors. Every one new
before Saturday morning,
$1.00
ment. That means that
sold at $1.00,no matter wh
A $ I.00 bill gives you your c
pick and choose from. Blacks
this season. Absolutely none
but your choice then for only
$1.00
Our Special Skirt -making Offer
\\-e can take a few more orders for making Skirt,,
at *1.75 each. The success of this special offer
has surprised us and we have yet to have one
dieappoioted customer out of the many who have
had skirts made. We give you your choice of five
of the treasons moat popular styles, give you one
or two fittings if necessary, make the garment to
your measure. and charge you $1.75 for the mak-
ing. l'he only condition is that the goods mart to
purchased in the store and sell for $1 (MI per yard
or over. li ou can get a Skirt to your measure far
and away better than any ready-made garment
you can buy and the cost averages from 115.(0 to
$7.E0 the gement, according to the quality of Ibe
material used.
We charge only 31.75 for making.
Coats with Fur Collars 36.98
Five only Indies' cloth Coats, good quality black
beaver. plain or quilted lining, Western ,iahlecollar
and reveres. A splendid coat for driving and
winter wear. Five of them only left to sell.
t'holce of the Ave for January Sale $ 9
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Flannelette Blankets 31.49 and
$1.59
Really and truly "Extra Special" are these two
articles.
Admission 25c
Matinee both days, 2.30
Orders by mail
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White Flannelette Blankets 31.49
Just 15 pair of them, second lar,(eet raze, soft
finish, pink or blue borders. Spe-121 $1049
Januar Sale
Grey Flannelette Blankets $1.59
These are the largest size made. We were quoted
$I.9S wholesale for the Mme Blanket this week.
These are seconds but the Imperfection is so slight
jW Wiz 1i 1drj noticeable and will not in any way
effect the wear. We bought a hale at a bargain
for this January Bale. While they 41.59
Iaat, offer you your choice for J+
• Moirette SidEts g
Moirette Under,ki,ts, eat tull. perfect fitting,
wide frill, worth today a brag way moire 984c
than this price. January Sale
Heatherbloom Black Underskirts
31.45
Ladles' pettlooms, good quality blarh heather- �
Moms, cut just right for the prevailing style of '
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wide ll and nicely trimmed. $1
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Sateen Petticoat 51.15
These are made from good quality black sateen,
bright Inetrons finish, nicely trimmed, $1
wide frill. January Special
Beautiful Plaid Silk 79c
Beautiful Plaid Silk, half a dozen or more patterns
10 choose tram. Splendid gnalit suitable for
waist". Regular $1.01), January Sale
.15
Ivory Mesaline Silk 47c
This is a gond wrathy Measaldne Bilk that will
wipe excellent wear. 11 conies in the ordinary
width about 20 inches which is the only reason for
Its being sold at this price, as you know ihedemand
today Fe for inks of the wider width. However,
the paving in price makes up for any inconven-
ience on accountof the width being narrowA 7c
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Special January Sale....
Black and Colored Braids 5c
300 yards black and colonel Braids, imported
styles, qualities and widtbe. Regular values up
to 20c. January Sale clearance at your choice,5c
per yard ...... ............. .........
A Set of Handsome Black Fox
Furs for $65.00
One of the handsomest seta of Black Fox we ever
sold is offered this week for this extremely Inw
price. Large pillow Miiff with head and tails,
and two -skin Scarf. soft and silky, has the
appearance of the C5•
choicest Lynx. �/1l(k
Special for JanuarySale . V �WJ
79c
The Remnant Table
People are picking up bargains every day from the Remnant Table. From day to day
fresh lines are� ing added as stock -taking brings to light many odd lengths
and short ends. The price in every case is a bargain.
Our Special Slack S,IIa• w,d. width. ai S1.11 and
11.16 For this January Sale. are better vakMt by far
than you will M able to set a month from now
Hodgens Bros.
Direct importers Goderich, Ontario