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The Brussels Post, 1909-11-18, Page 8Toilet Soaps Cheaper than Dirt —Olive on and Gnuumber Seel), 3 cakes far the, --Shell Breed Castile Seep, a lb, bar for 25e.. —Dolly Dots Seep, delioately perfumed, 3 calces in box, 2ec, —Infants' Delight Soap, 3 cakes for 250. —Fairbanks' Mr Soap, Several patterns to choose Large bar for roc, —Oar stook also includes the better from—pretty decorations, Se- makes such as T'ear's Cutieura, cure a supply while they last. Packer's Tar Soap, Resinol, Cashmere Baguet, Sanitol, Cal- Your choice 5c. vert's Carbolic, &c. Just Arrived A new Ship- ment of Bread and Butter IPla es we have already received many of our New Christmas Post Cards. Come in our,took satbst, i e [yourters re and while5 itse and look over them a u F. R. S MIT, DRUGGIST AND STATIONER. aa1 gess Pomo GET ready for Winter. A. 0. U, W. Friday evening of this Week. PROF. DORENWaND at the American Hotel Wednesday of next week. A NEW shingle roof has been placed upon the home of Mrs, John Cousley. A NUMBER of new subscribers are be- ing added to THE Posi subscription list. WORKMEN -are busy at J. T. Wood's residence, Albert street, arranging for the placing of a modern bot water heat. ing system. THE charred remains of the stable belonging to R. J. McLatichlin, recent- ly wrecked by fire, has been tarn down to be utilized as fire wood. FRIDAY evening of this week is tbe date of the Huron Old Boys' Banquet in Toronto. It will be held at the Prince George Hotel, formerly known as the Rossin House. DANDELIONS have been 0111 with all their yellow gorgeousness. On Satur- day, the Editor of THE Poar picked a pansy in his garden, testifying to the mildness of the Fall. weather, AN Auctiou Sale of household furni. , tare, buggy, cutter, harness, &e„ is an- nounced for Saturday afternoon of next week at a o'clock, by H. R. Brewer, at his residence, corner Turnberry and Queen streets. F. S. Scott auctioneer. RESIDENCE SOLD.—This week H. R. Brewer disposed of his commodious and comfortable brick residence, corner of Turnberry and Queen streets, Brussels, to John Galbraith, horse buyer, tor the sum of $a,000. The purchaser gets possession before the end of tbe month: It is ae eligibly located property. Mr, Brewer will hold a sale of household €uruiture Saturday afternoon of next week and will not keep house in the meantime. He owned the property for the past 7 years. GFNTLEMEN WHO ARE BALD.—InVeStl- gate and see for yourself the Art cover- ing in Wigs and Toupees, Prof. Doren - wend Patent Toupees are now worn on over eo,000 heads by all classes, in all stations of life, In this particular structure the ventilation is perfect ; as light as a feather ; is securely adjusted to the head ; can be combed just as your own hair ; they make any man look ten years younger, besides the protection you get from Catarrh, Colds, Neuralgia, etc. Call and see them at American Hotel on Wednesday, Nov. 240h. INJURED.—Cor. McCrea, the newly elected President of the Ontario Sunday School Association, was the victim of a carriage accident shortly after bis re turn to Guelph. lee and Professors Zavitz and Day, of the Agricultural College, were driving home, from Shaw Station, and in passing the Dundas stage ata fair pace, apparently got too near the ditch. The result was that the rig overturned and alt were thrown out. Col. McRae and Prof. Zavitz alighted on their heads. The former was un- conscious for some time, but no bones were broken. Col. McRae is a cousin to Mesdames las. Spelt. Geo. Robb, J. Kerney, of this locality and Mrs. Angus Lamont, of Grey. We hope he will soon be o, k. IMPROVEMENTS AT THE AMERICAN.— During the past few months a number of noticeable improvements have been made at the American Hotel by proprie- tor James. The arched driveway at the North side of the house was transformed into a commodious office for the use of the guests and travelling public and to well fitted up with light, heat and heavy oak furniture. Just behind this room is a moilern lavatory and closet, supplied with attendance of water by a new wind- mill. A septic tank has also been put ro nts hire Com• in makingthe im rove e q p > ete. Mr.. James purchased 20 feet from J. Leckie, who owned the corner lot where the Carnegie Library building has been erected, tor a roadway into the hotel yard. Comm --Both Judge Doyle and Judge Holt were in towuo0 Wednesday. The former was here for Voters' List Court and dealt with the customary appeals. A new phase of the Court was the entering of 3o appeals by Harry James to put on and strike off names looking toward, Local Option vote. The temperance people bad no appeals in bui had Barrister Blair, of Goderich, represent them at the Court. Barristers Sinclair and Monteith appeared in be- half of the politoal parties, Judge Holt's duties over Diyision Court Work were not very arduous and it looks as if the "good old Courting days" are nearly a thing of tbe past. Judge Doyle is re- cently home from an enjoyable and well marled holiday tehloh he spent in a trip to the Pacific Coast, taking in the big Seattle Fair and visitinghis daughter, who resides in that rapidgrowing rowin city. He tens Many interesting stories of his is travels, one of the nndsuat features be- ing his meeting with President Taft at the borne of Judge Doyle's son tii•law. The latter and the President are frieuds of long years, getting acquainted 10 a trip to the Philippine Islands Where both held official position's, Tun POST gives the news. THE POST to the end of Leto for $l,00 to any postoffice address in Canada. Mosrrrnx Horse Fair on Thursday, December tad, the first for this season, A CHRYSANTHEMUM plant in THE POST window has over too flowers and buds upon it. The flowers are pink in color, Jae. GALBRAITH'S baby girl won the diamond ring offered by the Show in the Town Hall last week. Its a great thing to he popular. 5 wEsas from Saturday of this week will be Christmas Day. The public should watch the columns of Tit Posit for the buliday bargains, eloi'oncs sale of hoose, stable, &c., on William street, Brussels, will be held at the American Hotel, on Saturday, Deo. 4th. at 2 o'clock p. m. F. S. Scott will be the auctioneer. Barrister Sin- clair is the Vendor's Solicitor. THE Telephone wiring staff is here in connection with the new Municipal system and will rush the work along and get the iustailing done. Business is expected to open with 225 phones which should soon increase a hundred or more. Roots wanted, partly furnished, by Nov. 17111, for dressmaker, Mise VIOLET BAsNss, Minton. Rome THOMSON will take delivery of all kinds ofoultry, live or dressed, commencing next week, Nov. 22nd. ROADSTER mare for sale, rising 4 years, bred from limbers. Well broken and a good driver. Apply to H. R. BREWER, Brussels. APPLES. --No apples wanted at Brussels Evaporator after the following days :—iSetur- 2a t,. Nov, 2011, Monday, 22nd and Tuesday, LADY'S white elastic belt, with gold buckle and studded with gold, lost in Brussels. The finder will much oblige by leaving it at THE PoeT. LOST—A pair of leather halters, between Jno. Lake's and Jno. B. Smith's, Con. 4, Grey. The loser will be greatly obliged if they are left at Mr. Lake's or et THE POST. SUM of money found in Downing Bros. store on October 28th Owner can have .same by proving property and paying for this notice. DOWNING BROS. For sale on reasonable terms two scree of land, one quarter mile from Brownie, also a Collie dog about a year old, Apply to JOHN HILL, Brussels. COMFORTABLE dwelling rooms to rent above stores. Soft water and other conveniences. L 0, RICHARDS. To advertise saw gumming and filling I will return the mosey if I cannot suit you. Yours, T. McGregor, corner Mill and Main et„ Brus- sels. MISS PE1U,E SHARPE has passed:successfully her second examination of the Pianoforte De- partment of the Toronto Conservatory of Music, and is prepared to take pupils at her home, Princess street. --0- THE Fordwieb Record bas entered it's 14th year and under the management of Editor Watters continues to prosper. Mr. Watters bas our best wishes for con- tinued success. We are pleased to note that he finds time to lend a band to al- most everything that tends to the better- ment of the people. TRAP Shooting Tournament will be held in Brussels Wednesday and Thurs- day of next week. Two days of great sport are promised to lovers of the gun with the clay pigeons. A fine program booklet of 20 pages has been issued by THE POST for it. Barrister Sinclair is Chairman of the Committee and D. M. Scott Secretary. It is expected that a number of crack shots will be in attend- ance from outside points, The ranges will be at the foot of Frederick street, adjoining Brussels Salt Works. ONE night last week burglars visited the store of Robert McAlpine, Strath- roy, formerly of Brussels, and helped themselves to a supply of Winter cloth- ing. They called on several other stores the same night, showing the broad spirit they possessed. These light fingered gentry should be pursued witb inure celerity and noutinuity so that they might be placed where there would be no doubt as to their postoffice address for the next3years. A fellow can learn a good trade in Kingston in that period and be able to earn his duds from the date of expiry of his sentence, LITTLE BOY BURNED To DEATH.—Earl Deadman, 2-year.old son of Lawrence and Mrs. Deadman, of lot 48, concession 2, of Westminster township, died Satur- day morning, Nov. 6111. abort 4 o'clock, from burns which he received the day previous, Mr. Deadman stated that his wife went out to tbe barn about 10 o'clock leaving the little fellow playing about the house. In less than five minutes she saw him coming down the kitchen steps with his clothes in a blaze, As quickly as possible she snatched up an old piece of matting and rolled it about the child, and succeeded in smothering the flames. A Dr. was call- ed from Lambeth, and on bis arrival found that the child was badly burned about the bead and upper part of the body. One aria was in a terrible con- dition. From the first there was little could l be chance that the child's life n saved, but everything possible was done Earl Was the ll vista his agony. s to a , Ea e g y youngest st of the family, and besides his parents is survived by two brothers, ltmersoo and Allte, and two sisters, May and Verna, The funeral was of a private nature and was held on Nlotadey ntorniog to Delaware cemetery. The Deitch/tau family is related to our towns - MU, G. A, Deadman. The Metropolitan Bank Capital paid up S1i0P0,P00.0O Roservq Fund and .Undivided PreStn, 1,2TT,404,49 HEAD OPPIRt - TORONTO Joint Deposit Accounts are a convenience arr'ang- ed especially for Farmers or those living out of town. Money can be deposited or withdrawn by any of the parties in whose name the account is opened. $1400 OR MORE OPENS AN A000UNT BRUSSELS ,BRANCH = F. 11, GILRQY, MANAGIER Nordheimer PIANOS 111111217 / The Musician's Favorite A partial list of recent Nordheituer Pat. roes in Brussels and vieinify Dr. Holmes,. J. F. Rowland, John Leckie, G. House, Alex. Strachan, Sams. Carter, Dr. Toole, Jas. Armstroug, 1. Farquharson. Walton H. A. Thomas, Mrs. R Morrison, Leadbury Miss Barrows. For full information apply to Brussels Sam I. Carter Door North Standard Bank, Brussels. WEDNESDAY was a gond sample of what is in store for us in Wintry weather. Between wind, rain, sleet and snow it was on the disagreeable side, HARD ON THE IRISH PILLS. --Owing to the prevalence of a destructive potato grub a good many patches have yielded very poor returns. The insect bores into the tuber and scoops out the whole in- side. Some plots are comparatively free from them. CARNEGIE LIBRARY —The finishing coat of plaster has been put on the walls of the Public Library building. Con- tractor Hunter is waiting now for the finisbing wood work. The date is up for the completion of the building ac- cording to the terms of the contract, It would not take very long to complete it ifeverytbing was in readiness. The necessary furniture and electric light 'fixtures have been ordered. MSS. TAS. 13. STRETTON DEAD.—A telegram was received on Monday morning by W. F. Stratton from bis brother. Jas. B , of Calgary. containing the sad information that the latter's wite bad passed away on Sunday. The re- mains are being brought to Brussels for ioterment. Deceased's maiden name was Effie Fox, of Cranbrook, and she was married about 3a years ago, leaving shortly after. with her husband, tor the West. One sou was born to them. Mrs. Stratton was only 24 years of age and was a bright, industrious woman whose demise will be regretted. Y. M. C. A. --The Physical Training Institute, held in. Stratford Y. M. C. A. last Friday. was attended by a good representation of the counties of Huron and Bruce, and a most interesting and profitable day's discussion is reported. The main tbeme of the day's program was the various forms of physical ex- ercises and games that can be carried on in a large room without the use of gymnastic apparatus. Each one who at- tended. took away with him a good stock of ideas and suggestions and a good list of physical activities, which they will try to work out in the physical depart ments of the local associations during the coming Winter. It is expected that similar institutes will be beld later on for the Religions, Educational and Social departments ofthe work. STANDARD BANK IMPROVEMENTS.—In the course of a week or so the work of modernizing the Standard Bank build- ing, externally and internally, will be in progress. A new cut stone front will take the place of the present briek wall, with plate glass windows and door, the latter moved to the Northerly corner of the bank and the entrance made level with the cement sidewalk Tha Manager's office will be changed to the front of the building and the Teller, Ledger keeper, &c., will find stations facing the Nortbly wall, where a broad aisle will be arranged. All the fixtures will be new and up-to-date. While the work' is in progress the bank will transact business in the now vacant store in the Smith block on the opposite side of the. street. Several weeks will be occupied with the improvements. LADIES' AID,—Tuesday afternoon the annual meeting of the Ladies` Aid of the Methodist church, Brussels, was held at the home of the President, Mrs, S. T. Plum. The Treasurer's report was very encouraging. From eo cent fees collected, $79.70. Total for the year $336 o6, wbich included balance of $32 carried over from last year. $3oo was paid on the Parsonage debt and $35 interest. During the two years of Mrs. Plum's presidency the debt wet reduced $400. Following are the officers for next year ;--President, Mrs. Blum ; rst, Vice -Pres., Mrs.H. L. Jackson ' 2 d. Vice•Pre, Mrs. (Rev.) Powell Secretary. Mrs. Geo. Lowry ; Treas.. Mrs. Pau{, The seine collectors were re•appoiuted. Great credit is due the Ladies' Aid' for their activity and con- stancy and they certainly deserve the hearty support accorded them for their highly valued service. To PATRONS F THE B US ELS F. o a ' R 0.-- Owingto SO an families o thesame m m f namand in these families so many young people, boys and girls, receiving mail matter care must be taken to direct to have the box number put on the same, and others who have no HCME in the P. 0„ care should be taken to have tbem incare of their fathers. If this is not done we canpot be responsible for their delivery. T. FARROW, Postmaster, MONTHLY HORSE FAIRS.—'The list of monthly Horse Fairs, so 'popularly known through _ the country, is publish- ed. First one for this season will be beld on Thursday, December Ind and they will be held on the Tiiursdavlbe- fore the first Friday of each mouth until Spring opens up. Local and outside buyers will attend the Fairs as in other years, Brussels is 'a leader in these monthly Fairs and people come many miles to May or sell. 'L'Hm Toronto. Globe says :—A strong turn out of Huron Old Boys is expected for the annual banquet, which takes place at the Prince George on Friday evening Nov. nth. Among the promi- nent old boys who have consented to speak at the banquet are Geo: 'Pate Blackstock, K. C. J. S. Willison, E. 5. Caswell, the newly appointed Assistant Librarian and Robert Holmes, ex -M. P. for West Huron, Dr. Stanbury is President of the association this year, with E. Floorly as Secretary, THE RSV. IBL R. HICKS ALMANAC FOR thio.—Ready November [5th, mote a splendid yearbook, on astronomy and meteorology, the only one containing the original -Hicks Weather Forecasts." By mail, postpaid. 350, - on newstands, 30c. One copy free with a year's sub• scription to "Word and Works," the Rev, Id R. Hicks Monthly Magazine, the best $t monthly in America. Dis- counts on Almauacs in quantities. A- gents wanted. Retnember, the genuine "Hick; Forecasts" are not published anywhere else—you get them only in his. own publications. Word and Works Publishing Co,, 2201 Locust St„ St. Louis, Mo. FARM WEEDS,—THE POST is in receipt of a copy- of a revised edition of Farm Weeds. The revised edition contains 76 plates of weeds and weed seeds, illus- trated in their natural colors, and tab pages of text. It is published to meet the demand from farmers and others who desire the book for their personal use. The unusual cost precludes it from those publications of the Depart- ment that are printed for general free distribution. The book is now available to farmers and others (single copies only) at the office of the Superintendent of Stationery, Government Printing Bureau, Ottawa, at the nominal price of $1.00. MRS. J. MICKLEM DECEASED.—T.he. Kincardine Reporter of last week speaks of the death of a sister of Mrs. john Long's, Brussels, as • follows t—On Thursday morning October 28th, the death of Mrs, John Macklem, aged 43 years, ocourred at the family residence, Durham street. Mrs. Macklem has been a suffer for several months past but her death was unexpected. Her maideq name was Mary S. Atny and she was before her marriage. a resident of Listo• wel. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church, and a woman highly esteemed. Beside the husband she leaves two small children, all of whom have the sympathy of the community. The funeral took place to Kincardine cemetery on Saturday afternoon, Rev. H. T. Ferguson conducting the services. People We Talk Abos't Sam. Parr was on the sick list during the week. He does not lose many days tbrough illness. Harry and Mrs. Grainger. of Moles. worth, were visitors with John and the Misses Grainger, Brussels. Miss May Wood has gone to London where she will receive instructions in vocal music from well known talent, Mrs. Newton McCauley, Queen street, has been very ill during the past week. We hope she will soon be convalescent. Miss Carrie Hing st o who has spentt several months in the West arrived home this week. She had such a good time she added 15 pounds toherweight, Walter Lowry and his mother are back from an enjoyable visit with London friends, Phe former also took a trip to Port Huron where his brother Fred, re- sides. L. Crist, harnessmaker and family purpose removing to Carstairs, Alberta, where the former has accepted a sitea. Hon. We wish then prosperity in their new home. Barrister Malcolm McDonald, of Cran• brook, B, Cc, brother to our former townsman, Barrister A, B. McDonald, is the Liberal candidata in the Provinci- al election being held in British Colum. bia this week. He is a clever young man possessing Premier or Attorney General timber in him, THE Post bopes to be able to report Mr. McDon- ald's return. On account of the resignation of Miss Bessie Bone,asdeputy pu y in the town postoffice owing to her inten- tion of accepting g another position, Postmaster Farrow has engaged Mrs. gag r . Rowland, who kept store end the post. office at Henfryn but who recently Geld out, to fill the vaeancy. Miss Boue was a most agreeable deputy and served the public for several years. Miss Mina Hunter and Mrs. Rowland are the•pres• cot assistants to Mr. Farrow, Build Up A Reserve Now Now, while your earning power is goad, why not convert part of it into a Cash, Reserve that will, later on, yield a competence for old age? You can easily do it by regularly depgaiting a part of yowl income in . STANDAND BANK Est.l,li,hed 1$7$ OF CANADA 77 13renphes; One Dollar and upwards open an account, and with syatemati \ saving and Compound Interest, the fund will rapidly accumulate y Begin to -day. 72 $RUStSieLS BRANCH 3. F. Rovtrlland, Manager Misses Pearl andd Laura Lesherdal e left this week for St. 'Phomas where they will pursue a course up Muelc, Art, &e„ at Alma College, We wish the young ladies an enjoyable time, Rev. Dr. McDonagh, a well known superannuated Methodist clergyman, of Stratford, was married at 'Toronto on October 26th. by Rev. Chancellor Bur - west); to Miss M, Annie Ross, formerly of Brussels, They will live in Brantford, • Dr. Holmes, of Goderich, received word that his brother, Dr. '1, G., whose injury by a street car accident was re- ported last week, is improving 'nicely of his own home, the mishap fortunately consisting mostly of shock, without broken bones or serious contusions. Mrs. Thos. MoFadzeao. of Walton locality, has taken possession of her re- cently purchased home on Choreic street. Her husband died last Spring, We Welcome Mrs. McFadzean and family to Brussels. Last week Mrs. W. 111. Duncan, of Clinton. whp bas been seriously i11, was brought to the home of her parents in this place. Mrs. Duncan's tpany friends hope she will sons be -convalescent, Mr. Duncan was in town on Sunday. Rev. C. Saunders, rector of Lucknow and St. Helens, has received word from -the Bishop of Huron that he will be placed at Brantford and expects to leave in a few weeks for his new field of labor. Mr. Saunders' many old friends in Brus sets will be a unit in wishing him success in his new charge. Miss Barbara McKelvey, B. A , of town, and her cousin Miss Stella Smith, B. A„ of Brandon, Mao., daughter of Jno. E. and Mrs Smith, formerly of Brussels, are attending the Faculty of Education at Toronto qualifying for the teaching profession. Tbey are clever young ladies: T. S. Edwarda, of Calgary, Alta., dis- posed of bis beautiful home just East of the corporation of Iroquois, to R. S. Pelton, Editor of the St. Lawrence News, formerly of Brussels. This is one of the most beautiful residential properties on the St. Lawrence between- Kingston etweenKingston and Montreal, and was the pride of its late owner. Mr. Pelton and family will move in this Fall where their old Brussels friends hope they may en- joy many happy, prosperous years. e Jack Leckie and Harry Moore, Brits- selites, who are pupils of Listowel Col- legiate, lent four feet to the Foot Ball team in attempting to capturethe Hougb cup from Berlin Collegiate at the latter place, It was a tie game, t -r and con- sequeotly the silverware is still in pos- session of Berlin. Listowel had the lead almost to the last minute of play when the home team scored the tie, Clinton beld the Houghcupfor years with many a hot combat in its retention. York township will raise in taxes this year the sum' of $138,146. Manager Jeffrey, of the Sterling Bank, Fort Erie, was found dead in his room. Prof. C. K. Leith, the geologist. who it was thought had been lost in the wilds reached Haileybury. The Attorney -General's department may send an officer to Orangeville to capture "Bob" Cook. The appointment of James Baird, K. C., as. Crown Attorney' for York county, was odllcialiy'anMel need. Five students concerned in the Hal- lowe'en disturbances have been ordered to appear before the caput. Miss Frances Beaverstoek, of Tyen- dinaga. has been arrested on the charge of murdering three of her children. BORN Sgotntoit.-In Brussels, on Nov. 12th - to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sboldioe, of Moii:illop, a daughter. JantrasoN.—In Brussels, on Nov. 191h, to Mr. and Mre. Ww, Jamieson, of Virden, ,Man., a eon. RAE,—In Wroxeter. on Nov. 9111, to Mr. and Mre. D. W. Rae, a daughter. ♦'t'♦•eg3'♦4'Mt,♦:[„••••11414♦,i,♦,t.,►.l.e•l' i• ♦ BIG • 4. ♦•:1:■♦;. .t. Reduc ion ♦1• ♦ on Buggies and I Wagons • ♦ Go to L'WAN & 00,, Brussels. •if you want's Buggy or Wagon. + They are making big reductions •,. in prices to clear off their stock .l. as they must be sold to make • room for the very large number X •of choice Cutters which they have almost completed. The • Outtel's aro of all styles and all •l: of the best anterial. Don't I • neglect to call and see the tat ge • • stock of Cutters ler the coming •II• Winter, EWA. & CoI i 'Wholesalers Retailers. z and ROl ill, s +H Blease send in your orders, •l' • r MARRIED BENsnaT—Btuu Y. -At Toronto on Nov. 1st, by Rev. et. el. Reddit, Mi'. A. J. Penalty, to MISS Florence Berry, both of Morris, DIED STasTTON. In Onlqcry, on Nov. 14th, Effie Fox. beloved wife of :.James B. Stratton, aged 24 years. STEwAme,—]:n Grey, on Nov. 10th, Peter Stewart. in his 40110 year, AUOrION SALES MONDAY, Nov. 22Nn,—Farm stool[, imple- ments, An, Lot, 0, con. 17 Grey. Sale, which weft postponed from last Tuesday owing to rain, at 1 o'elook. Mrs. Dora luclrndseun, Pro- prietress, P. St Scott, auctioneer. THURSDAY, Nor, 26Tk.-00 Bows at the Cen- tral Hotel, Brussels, al 2 p. m. Jno. Shannon, Proprietor. F. S. Scott, Auctioneer. MONDAY, NOP. 28TH.—BS head of cattle at Queen's Rotel, Brussels, Mondey, Nov. 29th., at 2 p, in, Lowe & Bishop, Proprietors, F. S. Scott, Auctioneer, BRUSSELS MARKET Wheat 51 00 Oats 86 Peas 86 EEggser 18s 60 PBaytoes 10 00 Hogs 40 18 Apples .71Wool1 p 8 00 1 26 14x00 Mock Food If your horse floes not 'appear to be ehrivixlg as he should ;• if Isla 00t4 Tx as lost that sinotath, giossy appear- alxce t Oa if he bas poor digoseion.and hie blood is oof order start using Dl', Iless' Stock Food, the wonderful tonic For Horses) Cattle Sheep and Hogs Make your hens lay by using Ness' Poultry Panacea Ness' Instant Louse eller Kills lice circ poultry, cattle or horses.. only x y a t DRUG STORE FARM FOR BALE. -•The undersigned offers for sale his 100 acre farm, beam Lot 21, Oon. 8, Grey. Farm Is all cleared, about _60. acres seeded down, Pull plowing le bein done. Frame house and bank barn Situated. 1 milb from Ethel, For further pal'tioulm'e lapply to THos. DAVrnsoN, proprietor20l46thet. FARM FOR SALE,—The undersigned offerer 201,5 1e his 100 sere farm being Std Lot. 26, Oon.4, Morris.. Farm is all cleared and in. good condition. All Fall plowing done and6 scree of wheat In, About 90 acres seeded. Good bunk barn and frame house.- 2% miles Dom Brussels. For further particulars auply to ARTHUR REIM, -Proprietor, or F. B.. SCOTT,Brueeela, att.. $1 00 86 21 1200. Horse Fairs ! MONTHLY The People's Column f2 YEAR-OLD HEIFER strayed from Lot 14, Con. 5, Grey, in October. She Is roan in color and delwrned. Any information leading to her recovery will he thankfully received. JNO. LOWS, Lot, 0, Con. 9, Grey or Brussels P, n. tf. FOR SALE.—Nine aof land with a good amen bank barn and other out buibrick cottage, a g, goad b particularsapplya orchard. For further particulars apply toA. J. M. Holm or Mrs. Jno. DtUing, Oranbreok, MISS BERTHA ARMSTRONG „ Teacher. of Plano Studio at Carter's Music Stere, one door North of the Standard Bank, Brueeels. 54f BRUSSELS The regular Monthly horse Fairs will be held in Brussels as follows : THURSDA.Y, ' DEO. 2nd; 1009 " -JAN. 0tH, 1010 FEB. 3t'd, 103.0 MAR. 3rd, 1010 MAR. 31st, 1010 Leading Local and Outside Buyers will be present. - LOCAL OPTION AND BUSINESS. A Brilliant Success in Southampton, a Sister Town. Having been enquired of concerning . "A furniture' dealer said be was sell - the commercial effects of the local ing goods to men who never ,would have option by-law in Southampton, I un- been able to buy but for local option. hesitatingly quote some things, which, SECOND :. Business is not built on so far as I can learn, are still the rum, but ou supply and demand, on opinions of our merchants on this giving a fair article for a fair price, and questrop. I also add a few paragraphs on the seller getting his money. 'Phis on the suhject. cry of local option hurting business is a FIRS'L`, allow me to say that 10'the child of the drink traffic. But itis a attempted repeat campaign 05 last mere cry. As a keen bhsiness man said December the local option workers pre- to nth, '05 all the silly statements pared and issued a local sheet dealing against local option the most silly is largely with local issues. I quote the that it hurts business', When local following item that was then printed on option closes the licensed bar and de - that sheet and circulated freely- in the strays the treating system—which it does town. It was neither answered nor _there is only one or all of several challenged, and what was true after one things can happen to him who has caas. year of the by-law is more strongly be- ed spending his money on drink. He lteved now in our fourth year of the must have more money in his pocket, in operation of the measue. his family's pockets, in his bank "Two years ago each business place account. in property, or more to spend in town was visited and asked this In places other than the licensed bar. question : 'Has Local .Option helped or All the mathematicians, philosophers, hurt your business? financiers, and others who have reason, "It was found that there had been cannot make it otherwise. And the certain business changes and new 'buss- business world, of Southainptou .is ex- nesses started ; but only those wbo were periencing thee The less money spent doing business both before and after the on drink the more there is to speud ou law came into, operation are here report- something else. Southampton mer— ed. chants did not sell the staple supplies of "Eighteen said their hesiness had timber. How then can a closed bar been helped. 'These eighteen are made Burt business? The hotel part of the upas follows: 3 grocers, 2 boot and business requires as many supplies as shoe dealers 2 butcher, 1 baker, 1 book. formerly ; yea, perhaps more, for rho seller, x druggist, I fish merchant, t less beer a man drinks, the more beef be tailor, 1 painter. i blacksmith, r furni- willlie likely to eat. The homes also lure dealer, t milliner, 1 general mer- require as many supplies as formerly. chant, 1 hardware and' one. photo- How, then can a closed bar hurt busi- grapher, Many of these adduced in- ness ? stances of direct benefit and some save actual figures showingincreased 'ie THIRD: r While all Ibis ought to he B self evident I may say that I have lived carets. here under license, and uuder co license, -Nine said they noticed no difference and under both, conditions I have seen which they would attribute to local many homes where the licensed' bar's Shot used to strike, but where it does not rows I trika u three end one balE years experience I not know one do in borne whose material welfare has been "Three—s baker; 1 blacksmith and t impaired by local upttou, On tbe other grocer said that their business had beea band the furuiehings of. many, homes, hurt. As to the baker, a new bakery the provision ehipreuahavend l�allabeen etiment - washad started in town and no other baker patents a was doing.a larger business thou before. riched. I could take the reader to More likely it was competition and not homes where the mother would say, I local option that hurt his trade. thank local option 1 or a better home and "As to the grocer, two neer-groceries more of the necessaries of life.' The merchants supply these necessaries; the bar never. does. How .thou tab a closed bar hurt business? option. 'Obey' were' neither hurt nor thatwhile e helped. ed One .man saidt h p • knowthatlocal option not 1 ca t o had help- ed his business any it had beau a fine thingsome poorfellows. had started, More likely it was comm padded and not local option that affect- ed bin]. ffect-edlbin]. To surn up the above, Local option helpedeighteen businesses, made no difference to eine, and hart (so they said) three. "Some further testimonials. One FOUR'T'H :'1'he moral tone of South- ampton has been raised, Drunkendeen is so rare that better behaviour and cleauer streets and homes is the rule. Many people in our town trove now to merailant said that some accounts that go from home to a licensed place if they he had written off as "no good" three. 05 want to see a drunk xtitl hear his foul four yedt% before have been paid since language. How can a closed bar lure the moral business? "A general merchant saint local option FIFTH : 1 think ` the ciensetisns of Had changed some bustomers from bpdopinion of church workers ie that elide- to ltrrto good, but bone from good to bad, tia6 work of all kinds is easier than la° There were many who never seemed to &inkiug days, Many lives that used to have any money in the ohl license days be in almost cons out touch with drink's who were now buying freely and paying degradation come how in contact with cash sobriety and higher morals, How can a "The niantifacturers were unanimous closed bar hurt the church's business? as tR the i)anefits pf loo6l OpConi 170th Lo R. '1', Cocximau. themselves and their employees. Southampton, Otit,, Oct, is, icon, (This space is edited by the Brussels Local Option Cominittee,i local option cane in force. •