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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO.
THURSDAY,
MAY 2, 1907
W H KERR Prop
New Advertisements.
I.ucal--W. M, Lowry.
Notice—John McIntosh.
Local—t. A. Deadman.
King Etats—Ferguson & Boss,
Our Prices—Ferguson & Ross,
Notice of transfer --Win, Clegg,
Single Harness—I. C. Riebarda,
Auction sale—Mrs, Robert Rae.
Spring uecessitle$-F. R. Smith.
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131s•flr.
G. T. R, operator McTaggart has
gone to Port Perry.
A umber from Blyth attended the
three Kelly farm stock auction sales
last week in Morris. •
The sale of the Bell livery to A. Me-
Cuaig,of Walton, was not consummated
and the business is still in the hands of
Mr, Bell. He also runs the bus to the
G. T. R, depot to meet the trains.
Mr, Jacobs, who,apent some time fo
California, has arrivedhome much in.
vigorated by tris visit,
Preliminary steps are, being taken
for the coning 12th of July Orange
celebration to be held in Blyth.
'Phe C. P. R. brought a car of factory
buggies to town the other day indica-
tive of what may be expected by the
road shortly.
The McCormick implement ',riskiest;
here has been taken charge of by With
Jacksop and N. Cuming> We hope
they will do well and they should.
VV roxe+l r�r.
'Phe briek is on the ground for the
new residence to be built for J. Hamil
ton, the well known cattle buyer. It
will be touch more convenient for him
when the home is finished as compared
with the necessity of driving out to his
feria as at present.
COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTION —The
following resolution was carried unani•
mously by a standing vote, at
the Quarterly Official Board meeting
of Wroxeter circuit Methodist church
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BRUSSELS DAYLIGHT STORE
G. N. MCL4 RL N
bleu's Odd Panis
Boys KnioKer Pauls
We have a complete assortment of Men's and Boys'
Odd Pants. Over 600 pairs in stock and our values
are the very best to be had.
:den's Tweed Pants for $1 pair
—Men's Pants, made of strong Union Tweeds, dark ehedee,
_ perfect fitting, all sizes, at per pair 1 00
1VIen'N Tweed Pants at 125 pair
—Men's Pants made of gond quality Union Tweeds, light
and dark milers, perfeot fitting, all sizes, at 1 26
eels Tweed Pants at 150
—Men's good quality Tweed Pants, light and dark shades, e
large serge of patterns, good Beings and perfect fitting, all
sizes, at per pair 1 50
•
den's Tweed Pang at 1.75 & 2.00
—Detre good quality Tweed Pants in light and Berk shades,
choice patterns, perfeot fitting and well trimmed, Special
values at 1 76 and 2 00
.Man.'sTWOR'1'ED Pants at 250& 3, 00
• -Choice assortment of patterns iu Pitney Woretedeand
Scotch Tweed pattern Pouts, light and dark shades, per•
feet fitting geode, all sizes, at ....• .. .............2.50 end 8 00
Boys' Koller Pants
• —Light and dark shades in Tweeds aid Serge%, all sizes for
Boys from 4 to 10 years. Prices range from 25e to 1 00
Highest Prices for. Produce.
(:floods Right or your Money Back.
G. 11 T. McLaren
last Monday afternoon. Whereas we
learn that our pastor Rev, J. 1-1, Oster.
bout, S. D. is soon to leave our moult
and whereas as a result of his pulpit
ministry which has been of a very high
order, his faithful pastoral work, and
his mallet and resourceful ministry,
the circuit has the highest position it
bas attained fora number ot years,
therefore be it resolved that we the
members of the Quarterly Official
Board of the Wroxeter circuit.desire to
place on record our high appreciation
of our pastor and his faithful and de.
voted wife. We wish them abundant
AIM] continued success.
Nomas, -Wm, C. Thompson of
Hamilton, a former resident of the
village called on friends here last week,
—Geo. Leckie has been on the sick list
for a few days.— Mrs. W, Reid has
returued from Lucknow where she
bad visited for a few weeks.—We
were pleased to see that John Young.
of Howick, had sufficiently recovered
his long illness to be in the village one
Perfect
Sight
Dr. 1L E. H. Grupe
the renowned Optician, will again visit
Brussels on TBULO-IDAY, MAY 211d.
I'he Dr. is a master of his profession and
most tho ough and emirate which many
patients of this locality do testify. His
charge. at very moderate. His aasuraey
and shill nnsurpass.ed, Eye tested free.
No Glasses given unions absolutely re-
quired. Du not forget the date.
H. L. JACKSON,
JEWELER
PAINTING
ING
4ND
PAPER-
HANGING / ER -
HANGING
The Undersigned are nreper-
pttred to attend to all work
entrusted to them itt the
above lines with neatness
and despatch.
Prices Reasonable.
Satisfaotion Guaranteed.
P. NICHOLLS
BRUSSELS
day last week,—Miss Alice Hamilton
has returned frotn a visit with friends
in Stouffyille,—Vm. Adair, of Wing -
ham, was a visitor in the village over
Sunday—C. O. Stewart, of Wood-
bridge, is spending a few days in the
village.—An unusually large number
of visltiug brethren attended the
annual sermon to the I. O. 0, P. in
the Methodist ,church. Sunday after.
noon. Rey, J, H. Osterhout, B. D„
preached a very eloquent sermon,
taking for his text the motto of the
society, • "Friendship, Love and
Truth." The reverend gentleman is a
member of the Order and is able to
speak from experience,—Miss Bessie
Lovell. who is attending school in
Wingham, visited at her . home here
[itis Weak,—Mr. and Mrs, Sanderson
of Howick have moved into their
residence lately purchased from David
Martin.—Miss 5, Henry spent Sunday
in Harriston,
iilrrervethe.
The Quarterly services of the Blue:
vale circuit will be held next Sunday
May 50. Sacramental service at
Bluevale in the morning et 10,30 and
at Ebenezer in the afternoon at 3
o'clock. 'rhe Official Board will meet
in Bluevale church on Monday at 7
p. m,
. 11-11111111.00 l'e.
Rev. D. B. McRae was at Chatham
this week attending the Synod.
The service in the Methodist church
next Sabbath will be taken by B.
Gerry, of Brussels.
John Ballantyne was called to Lon-
don this week owing to the illness of
his sister, Mrs. Gammage, who has
been sick for some time. She is past
75 years of age.
Atihe last regular meeting of Court
Woodbine, C. O. F , Wm. Woods
was elected to attend High Court
meeting at St. 'Thomas in June as
representative from Court Woodbine.
CUPID'S VICTORY.—The home of
Mrs, Archibald McNair, 616 Carl
avenue, Vancouver, B. C , was the
scene ot a very happy event on Wed-
nesday morning April 17th, when her
eldest daughter, 'Miss Laura, was
united in marriage to John McRae,
Phu. 13., of Vancouver. Promptly at
it a. m. the bride entered the drawing
room, on the arta of her brother, to
the strains of the Wedding March
played by her sister, Miss Monet Mc-
Nair. The bride looked radient in a
beautiful gown of cream silk voiile
over cream taffeta. She wore the
customary bridal veil, caught up very
beconingly with orange blossoms and
carried a shower briquet of white roses.
Miss Clara McNair, sister of the bride,
was bridesmaid and looked very pretty
in palest pink muslin and carried
pick carnations. Rev Dr. Fraser
performed the ceremony in the pres-
ence of about fifty guests. The happy
Our
Prices
Are for those who wish to save.
Our Clothing is for those who like
to dress faultlessly.
Our Methods take care of the money
of the careful spender.
And our Guarantee protects every-
one.
Would you like to buy Clothing on
that basis ?
We would like you for a customer.
Fergus° t &B os 9
Tailors and Clothiers
A NICE SINGLE HARNESS
is what volt want now alai we can supitli you in any style of the
favorite Trimmings Guldt'tati', Genuine Rubber or Solid Nickle,
all of these are fashionable and durable Trimmings. Do not buy
Wilh�dtt "Bailin ours. •- '
A cb'ice stock of Lap Dusters, Rubber !tugs, Plush Rugs,
'Whips, Trunk and Valises all at Lowest Prices.
Repairs in Harness, Collars, t&tc., promptly done.
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EARLY
eLosuNG
The following have agreed to close
their respective places of business
duringthe Siam
months at 6.
P. in, exceptinge
m i Wednesdays and
Saturdays :—Dry goods, Roots
and Shoes, Jewelry, and Furniture
stores, Harness shops end Milli-
nery parlors. The purchasing
public should govern themselves
itecordingly, rhe rule goes Into
effect Monday, May 6th,
couple left on the "Princess Victoria"
for Victoria, B, C., where they will
spend their honeymoon. The bride
travelled in a blue Etou suit with bat to
match, 84r, and Mrs. McRae will
make their home at tol9 Harwood St„
Vancouver, The groom is a son of
Rev, D. B. McRae, of Cranbrook, and
his many old friends will wish him
and his bride many joys and few sor-
rows,
13e' gt•ksve.
There will be no service at Sun-
shine next Sunday afternoon on ac-
count of Sacramental service at Brick
Church.
Quarterly Sacramental service for
the Belgrave Circuit will be held at
Brick Church next Sunday, May
5th, at ta3o p. n, The Quarterly
Official Board will meet in Belgrave
Methodist church on Monday, May
6th, -ac 2 p. n.
Ltthrei.
65 cents secures THE POST to Jan-
uary ist 1008.
Gardening is taking the attention of
most of our villagers just now,
J. M. Davies is somewhat improved
in health we are pleased to state,
R. McKelvey has put a new roof on
his house. Bob intends to keep dry.
Quarterly sacramental service iu the
Methodist church next Sabbath inorn-
inI M. Henry moved into the house
vacated by W. Eektnier near the flour
mill,
Some farmers are tvell on with their
seeding notwithstanding the broken
weather.
The cheese factory is ready for busi-
ness under the careful management of
no. K.t
J Brown.
Mrs. Walker and her daughter, Miss
Agnes, will remove to Mrs. Laird's
house in the near future,
Mrs. C. Raynard left Wednesday
morning for Guelph where she will
undergo an operation for appendicitis.
Ethel Beef Ring meeting on Tues-
day May 7th, at 8 p. m., at Gibson's
Hall, All parties interested asked to
attend.
House cleaning is the order of the
day. Everywhere can be seen women
beating carpets and sweeping off their
parlor furniture.
Ernest and Mrs. Magian and baby,
of Highgate, Ont., were guests of
Mrs. Spence this -week. Mr. Maginn
is a nephew of Mrs. Spence.
James McCallum, who was attend-
ing school at Seaforth, was compelled
to return home owing to poor health.
We hope he will soon be o. k.
Mine host of the royal hotel bas
made a great improvement about the
house in the way of new paper, paint-
ing, &c. He is determined to have it
right.
John W. Lamont, our livery man,
is getting a splendid carry -all fitted up
for the Summer. The young people
should take advantage of this Con-
venience.
At ilia last regular meeting of Court
Ethel, No. 26t, C, O. F„ G. G. Imlay
and H. Dobson were elected delegates
to the High Court to be held at St.
Thomas next June.
New wells have been drilled at the
red brick block and the Revel Hotel
and an abundant supply of water ob-
tained. Township Clerk McIntosh
will have one drilled also.
This week Jno, W, Slemmon, who
has been visiting here returned to tis
home at Calgary where he has spent
several years. He has an intelligent
grasp of Western affairs that should
stand him in good stead.
Since January Int there have been
registered with Clerk McIntosh ti
marriages, 15 births and x6 deaths for
Grey township. For 4 months the
number of deaths exceeds that of al-
most any period of the slime length on
record.
THE POST congratulates Rev. Robt
Pearson on the completion of his
University course and the attainment
of the degree of B. A. He expects to
come up for ordination at next Confer-
ence and after that he will likely—but
we must not prognosticate.
We are pleased to hear that our G.
T. R. agent, Mr, Smith, who bas been
suffering from a broken bone in his
hand is recovering and will soon
be able to resume his work. Mr,
Smith is being relieved by Mr, Burtch,
relieving agent, of Dorchester.
A special meeting of the Township
Council and Board of Health was held
last Monday dealing with smallpox
expeucliture. The total cost is over
$600: The Dr. from Toronto got $33o
Representatives of the three families
interested were present and it is hoped
an amicable arrangement may be
arrived at whereby those interested
will pay a proportion of the large ex
prase.
UNDERTAxrNG.—Prompt and care-
ful attention given to all orders for
Undertaking, Our telephone No, is
28a and a call will have our im-
mediate response, Our prices are
reasonable and satisfaction always as -
stared. Special attention paid to
cavity and arterial embalming tot
which we hold diplomas.
LEA'HEtDALri & SON,
Brussels
United States
Subscribers
Ties PosT, Incomnoa with oth-
erQuotidian L nada n newspapers, has been
notified by the Postmaster Gener-
al's department that on and after
May 8th the rate of postage on all
paters going to the United States
will be one cent for each four
ounces. That is on each and every
copy of Tee Pos. going on to
American soil we will have to pay
52 cents per year postage. In view
of this fact on and after May 1st,
1907, the subscription price to THE
Pose, to all persons resideat in the
United States, will be $1,5o per
year, payable in advance, or 84.75
it not so paid. Subscribers will
please note this and square up
their accounts.
A letter from the West says Mrs.
Alex 0, Lamont and son arrived safe-
ly at their new home. Mrs, Geo. Ox-
toby West on the same train,
ata o e-
Miss Maria McCall has taken a
Position in Brantford,
Ernest Wheeler is now engaged as
relieving operator on the G '1'. R.
He is a son of Charles Wheeler, 4th
line.
The farm of F. McCaughey, of
Blyth, on the 8th line of Morris, has
beet) purchased by Henry Richmond,
the price being $2,15o.
George Keys, 5th con., goes to Har-
riston, to engage in horse buying.
The home farm has been leased by
Win. We wish Messrs. Keys success
in their various avocations.
CONSIDERABLE OFA Hoo,—This week
John Mooney, 5th line, disposed of a
Yorkshire sow to the buyers that scaled
78o pounds. He received $4.75er
cwt., netting him $37 05. A tidy
price for one pig, nearly that of an or-
dinary bullock.
Tim KELLY ESTATES.—The three
auction sales, representing the six
Kelly estates, came off last week and
were well attended. F. S, Scott, of
Brussels, who is the assignee, was
auctioneer. The financial results were
about $3,800. W. J. Kelly's too
acre farm was sold to Michael Kelly
for $5,9oo. The homestead too of
Wm. Kelly found a purchaser in Rich-
ard Vanstone, of Wingham, at $3,400.
James Kelly bought Wm. Kelly's 5o
acres, the price being $2,300.
A RUNAWAY.—What might have
proved a very serious if not a fatal
accident happened to Mrs. Jas. Dun
can, 4th line, while driving to Allan
Speir's last Friday, her horse taking
fright at some posters that were tacked
to the fence and with the high wind
caused such a rattling sound that the
pony became frightened and nom
menced to back up, Although an ex
pert driver Mrs. Duncan was unable to
control the horse owing to the fact
that she had no whip, however she
piuckly jumped out caught him by the
head and led him as she thought past
the trouble, when another gust of wind
caused the papers to fly again, the
horse made a desperate plunge ctraggiag
Mrs, Duncan considerable distance
when she was obliged to let go her
hold, The horse then dashed down
thee
ro d straight for Mr.
g Spear's gate,
it being partly open he bolted through
leaving harness and buggy on the gate
post to tell the gloomful tale of what
might have been. We are pleased to
state that Mrs. Duncan is none the
worse of her experience and as the
pony Is a great favorite of Miss Gerty's
she says Now aint Joe a dandy."
t:ra p.
Court of Revision on the assessment
roll will be held at Ethel on Tuesday,
28tb inst.
Quarterly communion service will be
held at Roe's church next Sabbath
evening. The pastor will preach.
Miss Hazel Rozell, gth con., arrived
borne last week after au extended and
enjoyable visit with relatives 10 Toron-
to,
This week J. K. Baker, gth non.,
and family are to move to the brick
residence ou the George Oxtoby farm.
Mr. Baker bought this farm last year.
He purposes rebuilding on the old
homestead next season to replace the
home destroyed by fire.
The. Sabbath School meeting in the
school house of S. S. No. 3 will resume
operations next Sunday afternoon after
the Winter's recess. P. A. McArthur
is the faithful Superintendent. Phe
school meeting in Shine's school house
will also re -open the same afternoon.
Miss Botz is doing good service in the
direction of the work here,
HYMENEAL.—A qutet wedding took
place at the home of Alexander and
Mrs. Fraser, t4th con, Grey, when
their daughter, Miss Martha, was unit-
ed in marriage to Isaae B. Rathwell, of
Berlin, at 6 o'clock on Wednesday,
24th alt„ by Rev, Mr. Armstrong, of
Ethel. Only the_ immediate friends of
the bride and groom were present.
Their many friends wish them a long
and happy life. The young couple
will resftle in Berlin.
ORANGE BLOSSOMS,—Wedding bells
chimed merrily Wednesday evening at
the commodious residence of Lorenzo
and Mrs. Frain, on which occasion
their eldest and highlyesteetbed daugh-
ter, Miss Julia A., was -united in mar
riage to James G. Hogg, of Milverton,
in fbe presence of about 15o guests.
Shortly after five o'clock Miss Pearl
Sharpe, of Brussels, took her place at
the organ and to the strains of Men-
delsshon's Wedding Mach the bridal
party took their places tinder the wed-
ding bell, which was suspended in the
g a m
centre of an ever teen arch of b isa
on the lawn, '.Phe bride Was most be.
eoiningly attired in crepe ds chene
with charm trimming, • She wore a
bridal veil and carried a boquet of.
white carnations. She mai away
by her father, Mins Loren() Frain,
stster.o
s t Ula bride, acted as flower girl
and looked sweet to cream voile and
carried a basket M. cumulous. After
congratulations were over H.R.. Brew-
er, el Brussels, tuck a picture, of the
wedding party, The company theu.
retired to the dining roost where a
most sutnptuous repast was served by
the estimable hostess. The toast. to
the bride and grouni was proposed in
a few well chosen words by Bev, E, F,
Armstrong, of Ethel, and the groom
most good naturedly responded, Rev,
C. P, Wells, of Gorrie. dwelt on the
advantages of being single while Joe
E, Maunders, of Brussels, spoke for the
married people. Wedding gitts were
numerous and useful, bespeaking the
popularity of the bride. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. E. F. Aran -
strong, of Ethel, assisted by Rev. C.
P. Wells, of Gorrie, a former pastor.
The evening was spent moat pleasantly
in games and music. Tile company
to dispersing were a unit in wishing
Mr, and Mrs. Hogg a prosperous sail
over toe sea of life, Friends from
Teeswater, Detroit, Belmore, Brussels
and other places were present. Mr.
and Mrs. Hogg will reside at Milverton
and will carry with them the .best
wishes of the conmtnity. The groom'
was a former resident of this locality.
and is proprietor of a livery business.
Mrs. Hogg will be missed to no small
extent in the church and community
but our loss will be Milverton's gain.
THE PuaT recommends the happy
couple to the good people of Milver-
ton.
alatnae towta.
In an illustrated write-up of Moore-
field we notice the portrait of ]as. ` B.
Innes, formerly ot Jamestown,
NEwsi No'ras,—Quite a number
from here attended the wedding at the
home ot L. Frain last Weduesday,—S.
Calbeek intends going West to Sas-
katoon, to visit relatives and also to
see the country. --W a are glad to see
the improvement in the bealthof Robt.
M. Simpson. He is a bright young
man and deserves success. -Mrs.
Andrew Simpson, was visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. John Montgomery
and also with Mrs. Frank Smith.
another daughter, last week.—For
farm buildings the Jamestown vicinity
beats most places. Uur farmers are
certainly progressive and up-to-date in
keeping tidy premises. North of here
are fine residences beloogiug to Jas.
Simpson, S. Snell, A. Simpson. Mr.
Cult and others. Thee South those
deserving special notice are Geo.
Eckmter, L. Eckmier, Jas. Strectuu,
John Su•achau, A. Bryana, Wm. Moses
and others. Our farmers certainly
deserve credit for their pains.—Miss
R. Moses was Indisposed for a few days
last week.—Rev. Ur. West occupied
the pulpit in Victoria Hall last Sunday
evening. He gave a very interesting
discourse.—Keep the weeds cut ar-
ound your surroundings and on that
part of the road, along your farm. It
will more than pay you for your
trouble —The Misses Simpson and
Bryaus and Will. McDonald spent
Sunday in Molesworth. They report
a very pleasant tame.—Last Sunday
evening at the service in Victoria Hall
lames Strachan, of Toronto, sang in
good voice, "My Mother's Prayer."
A PIoNEsa PASSES AWAY,—At It
p. m. Wednesday of last week Geo.
H. Ruttan, at) old and well known
resident ot this locality said goodbye
to this transitory world and passed
away to the realm beyond. There was
no particular ailment, just a stopping
of the wheels of life that bad been
running for nearly 91 years. His de-
mise was not unexpected as he bad
been failing for sometime although
only confnedto bed for a few weeks.
There was no struggle but a quiet and
peaceful breathing as a tired child
might fall to sleep. Geo. Henry
Rattan was born in Adolpbostown,
Co. Lanark, Ontario, on May 3rd t816
being a son of the late John Rattan,
of U. E. Loyalist stock. In his young
manhood he learned the blacksmithing
which trade he followed until he went
to farming in Tyendaga township,
Hastings Co. His brother-in-law,
Elijah Bennett, came West and took
up land in Wawanosh and Morris
townships, Huron Co, and Mr. Ruttan
followed purchasing from nim the too
acres upon which he resided for the
past 47 years. It was a bush lot which
by energy and industry was changed
to a fine fain. In 1842 deceased was
united in marriage to Matilda Palmer,
who proved a true helpmate. '!'here
was born to them two sous (Bennett,
of Howick township, and Leonard W.
on the homestead) and one daughter
(Mrs. Jas, Bab, of Frankfort, Haat.
ings Co) Mt's. Ruttan passed away
si years ago, iu her Both year. Mr.
Ruttan was a very hearty man, full of
vim Tilde he boldand todthde of Metholdodistao. eburcbInreligion and
was a Liberal in politics. Few hien
were better posted on current events
than deceased and he was always well
able to sustain his side of an argutneut..
When a young man he took a lively
interest in the old time Millie. The
funeral took place on Saturday after-
noon to the family plot in: Brussels:
cemetery, a large number attending.
A suitable service was conducted by
Rev. Geo. Baker, of Bluevale. The
pallbearers were Thomas and Ins,
Stracban, Wm. and Matthew Moses,
ThusSmillie and Geo. Peacock,
Thus bas passed off this stage of action
another 01 the Morris township
pioneers who fought. successfully the
early privations and hardships yet en.
Dyed to a large measure the blessings
of this life,