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The Signal, 1933-4-13, Page 7;`,"Mr-- „ Jaunty and L District Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Redmond have 'steroid to their home In Wtngham after spending two months in the West ladies. Miss Prudence Earngey passed away March 81st at her home on the tit! concession of Hetrick, at the age Mrs. *array, widow ot Francis %Luray, died at her home at Seaforth 0o Sunday, In her eighty-eeventh year. Mve sons and one daughter survive. The death occurred at Wlugham on Saturday of Dorcas Jane Colvin, wi- dow of John J. Boyd, In her seventy- eighth year. Deceased was Ill only • few days of pneumonia. Three sons and two daughters survive. The death of Mrs. Annie Mather occurred suddenly on Wednesday, April 5th, at the home of her daugh- ter, Mr.. William Stoddart, Seaforth. Deceased had made her home with her daughter for the lad eve years, coming to Beaforth from Los Angeles. The marriage took place quietly In St. Paul's church, Kld-hener, on AprU 40, of Janet Eleanor, daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cowan of Blyth, to Harry Browne, ma of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Browne of Wtogham. Rev. Mr. Langford omci - Jacob Weldo, of Zurich, has pur- chased the seventy -five -acre farm on the town line west of Dashwood which has been occupied by Angus Patterson. Mr. Weldo owned this farm some years ago and 1s going bath to It after living In Zurich for some years. Dr. Margaret Strang, who has been engaged In mission work In the Peace River district under the mission beard of the Presbyterian Church In Can ada, has been granted three months' leave of absence, which she will spend with ber parents, Mr. and Mn. Henry Strang, Cslborne. Robert Elgle, of Tucitersmlth. died April 5th at the age of seventy-three years, after a long Illness. He 1s sur- vived by his wife, one son, Robert D., et home, and three daughters, Mrs. Moaner Hunt, Seaforth; Mrs. Fred Wetherell, Brumfield. and Miss Mar- garet Elgie, ■1 home. An Exeter correspondent states that, despite a supposition among the people of that dlstrtet that to Exe- ter canning factory would be closed down this season, the factory will operate as usual. Peas will be the main product and contracts well be given shortly for about the same acreage as lad year. Mrs. R. J. Sanderson. 6th emcee - don of Houck, was driving a horse and buggy on Saturday afternoon when she was taken with a slight stroke. The horse made Its way home without mishap untii, when turning in at the gateway, the buggy Mrs. G. E. Hanley, of eeatorth, passed away In London on April 3rd. She was formerly a res dent of Strat- ford and Name to Seaforth three years ago, Mr. Hanley being connected with the mtanagersbip of Avon Chests !Ato- ned. iaslied. She leaves, besides bar huaad, due moss emit one aangnter. On April 3rd Mr. and Yrs. Michael Hoffman, et Zurkb, celebrated the fiftieth annl%rsary of their marriage, which took place at tit. Agatha, Ont, on April 8rd, 1883. They farmed for many years in the township of Stephen, retiring to Zurich eleven years ago. They have one son and four daughters. The death occurred lm the Clinton hospital on March 81st of Albert Bar- clay Brigham, a wellsknown resident of Hullett township. Deceased, who was In his fifty -tent year, was a na- tive of Hallett, a son of the late Mr. and Mn. John Brigham. He Is sur- vived by his wife and two daughters, Isabel and Enid. Robert Wlgbtman, for many years a resident of Howlck township, died April aid at Clifford, where he had lived since retiring from the farm. In 1908 deceased founded the Wight - man telephone system of Clifford, Ayton and Neustadt and he remained manager for number of years, _So died In his slaty -ninth year. The two patients at the Oeach hose In Zurich, *ho narrowly escaped death from botulism poisoning • few weeks ago, are recovering slowly from tbe Illness. 'Mrs. Susan Oeacb is up and about the house, while her mother is progressing more slowly, twin; able to take liquid food but na- able still to est say solid food. Thos. Willis, of Centralia. who re- cently resigned his position with the Shamrock creamery at Centralia, has purchased the Lucan creamery and commenced bullnose there last week. The death of Mrs. Thornton. wi- dow of the late George Thornton, occurred April 2nd In McKIllop town- ship In her seventy-seventh year. Four sons and one daughter survive. The death of Miss Jean Thompson on April 2nd removed a well-known resident of the village of Wroxeter. Deceased had been in poor health for a Dumber of years. Before moving to Wroxeter sixteen years ago she and her brother David lived on the How[ck-Grey boundary. All the members of her family -predeeeaaed her with the exception of her young` est slater, Mrs. A. H. Moffitt of Lon- don. oo-don. ` Barn and Contests Destroyed A fire of unknown origin destroyed the barn, with all Its contents, on the farm of the Misses McGinnis, 7th con- cession of Morris, on Saturday morn - lag about 2 o'clock. When it was dis- covered the ere had made such head- way that It was impossible t0 remove collided with the post supporting the anything from the barn. Thirteen mall -box. The Impact threw Mrs. l bead of cattle. horses, hens, lmpit, Sanderson e+ ate ensiteed ssA* T••via 3'.a Oty ,were netently-Po fail for help. 3hes lapsed deiteojed. A number of firemen went into anconselounneos. Her body was out from Blyth and succeeded In sav- palnfully bruised, but no bones were ing the house. TtilalV!- 4i. ttakmekl•-hialhelid. �;•Wt7ln[_t4 am and the leiter the Praise Curious_ what 'THE SIGNAL ASHFIELD A*1'F1S.D, April 11.—Mrs. M_ J. Bowler and Lorne sed Fire. Joke Kenny cams o from Ooderlea and ratted at lbs borne of Mr. Jas. J. Bowler last Saturday. Yrs. Rhodes of Exeter spent the week -end at the home of her mother, Mn. K. C. MacKensle. Miss Sadie Johnston, R.N., has been nursing Mr. Tom Hackett, who has been seriously IU with Beaumont*. 7Fm I* wile has had a eth- ers attack of touslUtls, la ar stair spin. Fusses Moresco and Louisa Mac- Donald arDonald of Toronto spent the week- end with their aunt. Fin. DOOMS Maclennan. Mrs. John B. MacKensie of li.oelr e'sh has beso ill tbe past week. ST. HELENS ST. HELENS, April 10.—Word was received by Mr. Ed. Thom of the death In Detroit on Sunday of his brother-in-law, Mr. Alex. Leach. Mrs. Leach was formerly Miss Agnes Thom of this community. Mrs. Jas. Gaunt. Hr. and Mrs. An- drew Gaunt, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Galt ID, gd Mrs. -W. A. Miller, Mrs. Barbour. sr., Mrs. Geo. Phillips and Mr. Sam Durnln were among those who attended the funeral of Mrs. A. Gatmt's father, Mr. Samuel Sherwood, at Hackett's church on Sunday Yrs. Gaunt has the striae ot ber friends here. Mr. John McGuire and Mr. Coral McDonald attended the funeral of their relative, Mrs. Brock, In Wing - ham on Sunday. The 8t Helens beef ring will com- mence operations Thursday, April 20. Mr. John McQulllin and daughters. Florence and Ruth, were in London on`flatnrday. Mrs. McQnrilln's cone, tion is favorable. Following the sermon on "God's Purpose in the Way of the Croat," Rev. T. C. Wilkinson In 8t Helens United church on Banda, spoke on "'Redeeming Love Triumphant." bas- ing his remarks on the words from John 15:18—"Oreater love hath no an than this. that a man lay down his life for his friends." Miamian Bared Ffautfag --Several of LDS' ladle/ took advantage of the -spe- cial invitation to attend the Easter thankofferlM meeting of the Harris Mission Band held at the manse011 Saturday. The president. Ruth Ram - age, occupied the chair. Dorothy McDonald read the licrtptnre lesogn and readings were given hi aevoral girls. A solo by Vera Taylor, a reci- tation by May McDonald and plano solos by Jean Thom and Lanrtne Mil- ler were all enjoyed. Mrs. Wilkin- son took the lesson from the study book on 'Caoadlan Missionary He- roes," telling the story of James Emma and his wort at Norway House among the Indiana. beginning In 1840. The history of his Invention of an In - (lien alphabet, and the use of it On paper made pt blrchbark With Ink made of chimney soot and sturgeon oil,- was very intemesttng• A dein lunch and a social hour closed a ve fine meeting. OODaRICH, ON,I • Town. i I wHas Some ,: Questions (Contin.B from Was I) grant to the nl4nldpeilttles the right to convert t ) (annded tsdebtsdmess, ata rate not *acted four per cent. (6) TDat a memorialise the Fed- eral Gumminess to disposes with food tilos. incre•es the !meows ex- 4+uirsl.:Fa f;c: =etelite e.isriez, and .drastically increase tayUou m lucomes In excess 10,000 per an- num and on funds Pioned ea specula - num investments." This batch of rteolutlooa, also was seat to the special •mmmlttee for roe. 'adoration. Coamtttee The finance coolest reported that the sum of Patin bees re- ceived been the Prov uovern- loent asrefund on solid e•h.ndlturef of October, Noveibet sad >. sad that the Bank of Monte agreed to give the tows a c 9115.000 for this year's the Interest rate to be 5 the same as mat year. presented authorising thy exchange of $3,000. Dominion' of Canada 5% per cent 19IK'bona of the cemetery perpetuity fund and 11,000 of Domin- ion of Canada 5%y per cent 1934 bonds of the Chas. Blake fund for Domiulon-guaranteed five per cent. 1954 hoods. Along with other accounts, welfare board accounts amounting to $925.98 were presented for payment. The public worts committee recom- mended that the Provincial weed in- spector be notified that the street in- spector has been appointed weed in- spector for the town: and that, as the tenant of to skating rink was about to vaesle' �e ptemisee, the eomeit- tee be empowered to check boor the contents and store same- In the town storehouse. The special committee recent - mended that permission be given the Salvation Army to put on a tag day on Saturday, May 27th. 1n connection with the Army's annual self-denial camps( ign. The water, light and harbor com- mittee reported that the grappling irons at the harbor required some re pairs, and recommended that the com- mittee be empowered to purchase 125 feet of three-eighths rope and some hooks. - The Industrial committee recom- mended that a strip twenty feet wide to the floor of the building on New- gate street rented to (leo. Mathleeou be replaced by concrete; that the pasture lot et the Art Craft factory be rented to J. Moore at =5 for the season. The committee reported that the solicitor was taking steps to have the title of the National plants put In the name of the town. These reports were ail adopted. The Relief Conference Councillor Humber reported that he and Councillor Brown lied attended the recent relief conference at I.on- -ii5 'deer had received a great deal of valuable Information. The meeting was well attended and was "sane, sensible sad instructive." One of the Ints brought out at the con- otr IsSitfiKl` 1� per preparation ot garden plots. Connelllor Bruen endorsed what Councillor Humtwr had said of the conference. He thought their attend- ance was well worth while. Vaeaney es W. s L. Csasaeianion Councillor Humber asked If any - look worried." "Yea, I believe NEW Spring .Footwear m w rwhat to do la a case llia ly enough both have been very good Wm plenty of rope and—" "Tey 1 to me.—Lord Derby. know. He'll skip." r, had w per capt& aw. waft rhymes', Alien Ma. ma -4 News of the Farm HOES c, now on display at W. ItIERN'S Shoe Store .. ar dro Store BUY Al'i --Electric Stove ilatessi brae' *kb In gardening a good commercial fertilizer is a splendid ally In fighting weeds. 'Tunny it Is in poor land that the roost trouble occurs and in nine cases out of ten it is because there is little plant food In the soil that Lawns •re thin and the grass Is mixed with dandelion, plantain and other pests. weeds( send (conserving nsokrture, but this ki imponsible in a Lawn and not sufficient in the vegetable and flower garden. Along with weeding and hoe- ing should be even ROMP extol food for the piano% so that three may have an opportunity' of outgrowing the weeds. Very often a liberal applica- tion of some good fertiliser. rich la nitrogen, will start grasses bounding ahead end In • few weeks the weeds have been anwthered. While any fer- tiliser in a good thing in ordinary gardersine anti wee! rotted thinure le one of the had, only commercial fer- tiliser or avecielly treated velverimed *heap manure can be reersarmentled for lawnn. Ordinary manure is mosey filled with weed peetia, where- as' the special sheep kind Is thorough- ly steamed before being pot np for the garden trade. and thin steaming Mlle any weed seeds. In the vette- fable pateit it in meentlal that all thinrn and eaperisily salad end root mope be grown mdekty. This arisrunet tender. criers radiehee, lettuce, ear - rote and other things, and hem Agate good fertiliser, enitivation, and if are ethentialm 1 The well-helsneed flower garden has tiomethine in bloom vensticelly all the time frets timely Jim. until feted. Thi• pnetibte even where the pew - champ in limited to a few packets, so the following List which gives the approximate blooming Reason fedi- mem Panay- -All stentimer from plants -- AGM*, September from weed in ripen. Alyssum- June notil mow. Polluters Jon. nntll fowl x -Jett igiarnoneftw—Joiy until (mt. Phlox—July moth froot. Poppy—July until frost. Lartapur x—Angust until frost_ Scarlet Runner—Juty, August. Sweet Pea—July until frost. Zinnia x --July until frost. eamPdrnson x—July until mow. (If dowers dRinvill keep indefinite. 47). Petunia x—AuguaL September. Dahlia—August, September. Salvist—September, thither. .S—Variettes thus marked should be started Iodates for earliest bloom- ing. If sown in Use owl dowers commence about three 'weeks later. Seed Catalogues Gardenent will And the (Intent peed catalogue indispensable. The height of the flowers, times of bloom- ing. whether they am suitable tor eneh special purposes as edging, screening, cutting and fragranee are all mentioned and •re indispensable garde*. In the vegetable the eatslogue continua" tide wiefol ser- vice by tinting different varieties tin- der the headtng of' Early, Late and Medinm. that one can have a few mosion of vegetable' right through the session. With unn I sorts, omelet directions are given in regard to care met preteratfon for the table. Good Reed Is Irsemelatkm Reed ia she very fouthetion of good gardens and about the only faetor over wfileh the owner ban abeolsite control. As the cost in any case le hut a few rents, there ehnuld he no temptsethm to sacrifiee quality, hut only the very beet should be WW1. and thin obtsined from Canadian nourres *bleb eater to Canedinn con- ditions. Reed saved from the home lean one prom to the trouble of screen- ing lectividnal flowers from inserts, and mosta-pnilenIsing, ft is abosointely impnaldttle preveet mixing of col- ors In Mowers and of typos In were tante( -mai; T06. Ire otiti*? fcritictrine marlIness sad quality. It la often nerve telalwarlwalr lawareaula M. 11111111 iota - ler then lit Met warts at Oastalla. Salmi and tments oa Agricultural Topics HeaeeaKy • ienocracy" is the term that the Illinois College of Agriculture applies to the naw system under which kens are kept to individual metal coops, aasemteea m tottery ivr••. In 1G -sae ported that at Miami, Florida, for example, 00.000 taying hens have been placed In batteries:, Ina 500 -room hotel. The hen is even deprived of an opportunity to admire her egg, fur as soon as the egg 1s laid It rolls out of her sight, Into a gathering trough. • • • Weekly CSM Kepwrt Fatmen throughout Ontario are elated at the higher prices being paid for hogs and a still further Increase is prophesied swing to the scarcity. The farme the' continued In to hog now reap to benefit of judgment. There is a large demand for one -day-old chicks In most parts of the 1'ruvlsce. 13ea elal rains fur winter wheat and clovers have fallen recently In many 'arts of the Province. Roads are soft and highway officers in nanserous cone - ties are enforcing the half -load regu- lation on truths. Considerable ac- tivity in preperatloo, Pur opsins work is noticed everywhere and farmers in Kent county report Injury to new seeding& of clover Warm rains have helped In Lincoln county to revive wheat, alfalfa and clover fields. Some cars of certified seed potatoes are coming into Middlesex and there 1s more than usual Interest in soy beans. A big increase in number of old orch- ards being pruned and sprayed this jeer i• noted to Welland. Hog prices in Wentworth reached 80 per cwt. Breeders' reports In Durham Indi- cate some flocks of sheep showing close to 2110 per cent. Iamb production. • • • Revival of Old Prattles Since the beginning of Jaanary, remade hes shipped to etre'at llr:taln some 5,000 head of cattle and this &timber will two- jausesol 32%00 b { -Argentine. - the early part of June. • • • With the revival of our export I Alfalfa has been grown from time trade with the OA Country. ■ 9090- i Immemorial In Penna, and Is, per lar practice of souk thirty years ago PITHY PARAGRAPHS 701 AGRICULTURISTS Dry mash is a superior teed for poultry. • • • Chickens require a fair propurtlea of animal feed ingredients In their food. H. CLEMENTS MASSEY-HAIS .SHOP tilagmiw Street - Celeste • • • Salt le a very necessary ossatitueat In the swine ration and pays Its ac- tual cost many times over. • • • ' it iigeens are' roan of alt nilly. flea, gays the Dominion Department of Agriculture, and. when procurable, salt codllsh wilt form a relished ad- dition to the regular feed. • • • Red clover 1s, perhaps, tits !host generally grown legume crop In ()an- ode and provides cheep protein food for live stock, In addition to being a cheap source of sttrogen for soil en- rlchsueat. • • • The worst weeds ham seeds dal. lar In size and shape to the clover and greases; hence they are difficult to distinguish or restore even with special cleaning equipment. • • • The strawberry weevil Is a hiker. He has strong legs and can walk rapidly for long distances. • • • When cattle on pasture chew bones, It 1s a sign that there is a deeclsncy of certain minerals In their feed. • • • -- In the arerage Canadian home, the most Important breeding place of the clothes moth Is In the hot air furnace pipes amongst the fluff brushed through the radiators. • • • There have been no cases of sheep scab la Canada for lour years. a e. i • When pigeons are flying erre they Invariably feed on a wide variety of grains. The breeder, therefore, 1s advised by the Dominion Department of Agriculture to vary this diet when they are In the dorecote. • • • ' Canada is a generous country. She taught New Zealand how to establish the dairy Industry. and Marquis wheat was a gift from heaven to the May be re-established. Traueporta- tlou eomtenlee make provision for one man to travel with each carload of rattle and wheu export trade was brisk many farmers availed them- selves of this opportunity to visit Great Britain. In addition to those engaged In agricultural pursuits. It has been state) that a great number of Ontario's older professional men, during their college days, halted Eng- land and Scotland as a result of get- ting the job of tending cattle In traueport. • • • Ontario Sends 302 Entries to Regina ttf-lis,'+s"'i .utries received by the ,World's Grein elbow and Conter- ence_at Ro e%tnie on tclosing date, 1x1 -Were from the Province of On- tario. A. H. Martin, secretary of the Oaterto committee, states that 1I" me,.. 29 entrees; 'Like, 28; ehlte winter wheat, 10; medium or late oats, 14; six rowed 'barley, 15; field beans (small white), 13; alfalfa, 12. All the leading grain and seed exhibitors of the Province have made oue or more nines eliWitit":01AditittailhZ fit* Ott 'firittiiit• 'out Ag. lictitt—anicief aka. Not receiving a satisfactory re- ply, he proceeded to urge the advia- ability of having the vacancy filled. Clerk Knox said that in the first place the water and light commiesion should notify the coumil that a va- caney existed, and Mayor Lee prom- ised to bring tbe matter up at the next meeting of the commission. A motion by Councillors Humber and Seabrook referring the matter to the special committee to be looked in- to was adopted. Bylaw Again Blocked Bylaw No. 16, reducing the pool- room license fees, was introduced in accordance with Councillor Brown's settee a mottos and waa give* Ora and eeeond readings, Councillors Humber and Seabrook asking to have their votes recorded against the by- law. When the tonal motion to sup - pend the rulen to allow third reading was made Councillor Humber entered hie objection, and as a two-thIrde vote would be required to overcome the objection the motion was de- clared losit. This means that the fin- al adoption of the bylaw Is held over to the next meeting of the council. Bylaws 17 and Pi, anthorning the exchange of bonds as recommended by the nnance committee. were put through. and the council adjourned at 3-46. Out remained for a session In committee on the estimates. Not a Pain at 78 haps,, the oldest forage plant In the world. • • • The brooding and rearing of chicks is • comparatively simple matter, bat to be succesatul eternal vigilance and attention to detail are required. Brophey Bros. iiifsLEADING kL t'9i I�'M'l lZ AND EMBALMERS Ambulance service at all boars, day or night. PHONES: Store 130 lea 317 GODERICH J. R. Wheeler Funeral Director sad drbal ser All calls promptly attended to day or night. —Ambulance Servile — PIiONEB 8.ore 335 Residence 356w Hawtiton Street, Ooderlcb Monumental Works GODERICH, ONTARIO Beat Materials Latest Designs Bzpert Workmanship ALL WORK GUARANTEED —Reaso abI It s -- Re A. Spotton P. O. Box 101 Geiser ak. Oat ..... Adds Zest to the Meal "Fresh From the Gardens" at the leir4 Royal, le represented In several classes, and Mrs. Mary E. Maycook of Prince Edward county, the only woman who has ever • won three championships In succemilou at the Chicago International Grain and Hay Show, has rent au excellent sample of beans. !toward FraleIgh, 11.P.P., Forest, Is represented in the tiax section, aud J. it. Lampluan of Itidgetown, a winner at Chicago, is forward again with beans. G. Gor- don Finlay, also of Kent county, win- ner of the grand championship in soy- beans at Chicago last year, has sent an extra good sample to Regina. The Ottawa Valley, Peel county, and Nor- thern Outwits are represented with superior products and shen the judg- ing is completed there should be some good news for Ontario. The World's Grath Exhibition and Conference is to be held •1 Regina this year from July 24 to Auguet 5. She Feels Like 4A Ache( and pains,,are not inevitable In old age. Wheat they do come. there in always a cause ,,faor them—a cause that ern be overcome. Here is a leeson on growing old. by a wo- man of 7s: "For the Illat fire years I have taken Knesehen Salts atwi I tell you trwthfitily (-mid not lire without them. I am 7S1 years old. I have not a pain In rny body. and I feel as young no I nt I give the credit to Kruschen Salta No one will believe my age."- (Mrs.) C. M. Moo people grow old long before their time hecante they negleet one. vital need of 'Smith the need for Internal eleanlinees. Eventually they Then. probably for the flee time In their lives, they stile getting rid Wood Dressings The grafting compounds mentioned previously in this eolumn were all tried in a smell way as wound dress - Inge and in addition several asphalt paint compounds. The effect of tree vigor on wound healing@ was evident. Medium-sized wounds; on vigorous trees healed quickly •nd well without any treatment. Mold of the mater- ials used retarded healing on all wounds as compared with thowe un- treated. The two exceptions were (-anus formation. The clean, heal- thy callue formed with Latex ha. been mentioned previouely. Paraf- fin wets intermediate in effects wound healing. ThP value of these (Impounds. no far as prevention of decay In con• concerned, le 0111 uneertain. Small wound., up to 11,4 Inches in illiametet. doulstiese heal eafely without any treatment whatever. Larger wounda sinned have the point of In Notion and decay. the centre of the Trollnd, pride -tel. One of the tar renetrotifiTle. kept sway from the tinter rdp. of the wonnd. should he TAIII Able. •11 it 111,t11 Indefinitely and eerie traten into the wood. !tram is very satisfactory end protects for at least three years. The asphalt painte, if kept from the edge of the wound. ars IPPAT to ere good pe)tertion or- dinary paint aril liquid grafting wig are not so ever,' del of slioesiste matter from ..... - -- ----- - ty (her gem their youth tine retnrned; If we Interpret Ilf.• Aright It holds ellen Feeling. of viewpoint If we Are to handle it. "Never mind— we'll soon fix that" For 30 cents you can sekpboste about 100 miles tey molting so "any - oar" call (sestina - to -station) after II.30 pat. See list of rates Mrs. Hendry was in great ,dis- tress. She had broken her spec- tacles and the prescription was at the optician's in the city. "That means I can't go to the social tomorrow night," she said. "Whatever will I do?" "Don't worry," Tom Hendry consoled her. "I'll just 'phone the optician right now and he can have a new pair here in to- morrow's mail." In any emeriency, great or small, your telephone is ready to help. Long Distance is easy to use, clear, quick and surprisingly in- ., i.k D 4