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The Brussels Post, 1909-12-02, Page 1VOL. 38 NO. 21 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DEChhMBER 2, 1909 W. H. RERR, Proprietor New Advertisements . ..- I AS jrpttee-nae: Po . Dog o,t—w , Sahara. Action 8 t u Robert Blair, Auction 1 1 Fart PorNale sale—John Mom), ' a.$u Etrr1 Xmas buying• -F. R ;3taoIe Great ReDissoluticingon z, Sale -Ferguson nren, Ghent onyfrom Qr1jcalO tiItoae, Testimony from prlllia—Local Option Own. mitres. GOING: OUT Of!• BUSINESS •1i•••••••1••••••••••R•®•♦ Great Dissolution Sale WING . to our Mr. Ferguson retiring from business we will put our entire stock of $25i000 �. of modern merchandise on sale 'at Greatly Reduced Prices. Take into consideration that this will be the largest sale of modern merchandise ever held in this part of the country, involving thousands of dollars, it will carry to you some idea of the wonderful bargains that will be plac- ed before you during this sale. The chance of a life -time now stares you in the face. Prices positively reach the lowest limit during this sale. This sale will only last for a -short time -everything will go rapidly, Bona Fide. Sale Nothing Reserved Everything Goes 1 t>_ ®o' Our customers have always been able to buy better here than elsewhere, and we will see that they -always- will. always will. Remember our stock is the best, and the store that has the best goods at regular prices naturally has the best bargains when' those prices are reduced. This store has never yet advertised a sale that has not been carried out to the letter. If you need anything in Dry Goodsi Clothing, Furnishings or Furs you had better see our stock before buying, • You, know the stock, you know the regular selling prices, come and see the enormous reductions in the different departments. Sale Commences Saturday, Dec. 4th Don't let anything keep you away from this sale— you,can't afford it, for here you will find the mightiest avalanche of majestic bargains ever brought together under one roof in this part of the country. We assure each and every customer absolute satisfac- tion during this sale, I TE -RMS SPOT CASH No goods on approval. Morley refunded if goods are not satisfactory. If there is any difference between losing money and failing 'to take advantage of this Great Sale we fall to see it. Ross Fer assn Butter, Eggs,Oried.Apples, Etc., taken as cash. i Vox* ealo M s. McMurray, Mistrict zx� t� hU i� � s Jamestown Melvin Willie took a flying trip to Belmore. Peter and Mrs. Scott visited with Molesworth friends. Mre, Jas. Wright lo the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Marshall, of Wroxeter. Mrs. Mulligan is spending a few weeks with her daughter, .Mrs, Wa- dell, near Whitechurch: Wm. McDonald has returned from a trip to the West and is now a wel- come visitor at the 'phone central. Misses Stella Wright. and Katie Scott were visiting with the former's cousin, Mrs m Marshall and Mrs. A.ofWroxeter. H. Moffatt. Miss Stella' Wright entertained a small surprise party to a watermelon feast Monday evening. Amost enjoy- able evening was spent in' music and games. The report in 'last week's issue re the Women's Institute social evening was not exactly correct. The meet. ing will he held in Victoria Hall on he eveningof January6th but here t u t will be no . oysters served. Further notice will be given. Wroxeter Miss Nellie Black, of Harriston,. visited her parents on Sunday. Mrs. E. W. Lewis is visiting with friends in Brantford. Mrs. Wallace of Toronto, is the guest of Mrs. T. G. Hemphill. Miss Jean Davidson has taken a position in the telegraph office. Reuben San burn has rented Wm. Montgomery's farm on the gravel road. Mrs. James Wright, of. Jamestown, spent last week. with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Marshall. Eev. 0. W. McKenzie left for Chat- ham this week. Isis rumored that he will not return alone. The scholars of the Presbyterian Sunday School have been practising for their Christmas entertainment. WmrMcLennan, whose healthhas not been good of late, is spending some time with his mother, Mrs. M. McLennan. A play entitled "The Spinsters' Re- tain" will be given in the Town Hall on Friday evening under the auspices of the young ladies' M. M. M. Society. Morris Next meeting of Township Connell will be held ou Wednesday 15th inst,,, the statutory date. Some needed improvements are be- ing made in culverts and approaches to bridges on various lines in the township. Morris debentures' for the Smith drain sold ata premium of $133.00 to Brent, Noxell & Go., Toronto. Deben- tures,amounted to $4,277.55. Some say there is little probability of a municipal election in Morris for next, year and that the present Council will likely be re-elected by ac- clamation. Apparently a good job was done in the construction of the new iron bridge at the Stone school house. With a cement floor the structure should stand for many a year. We are always pleased when an of- ficial gives up office with a clear, clean record such as the now ex -Treasurer Brandon. The Auditors did a very proper thing in expressing .a word of commendation. A new brick residence will bo erect- ed next season by Geo. F. McCall, 8th line, on his 100 acre farm. The young ladies are wondering who will be the choice as housekeeper? I• Last Sabbath afternoon Rev. J, L. Small, B. A., of 1317th, preached in the Jackson church taking the place of Rev, Mr, Cooper, owing to Mars, Cooper taking a turn for the worse. Mr Small gave a fine addr ens Messrs, Connolly &Nicholson drain contractors, are asking the township Council to pay a claim of $100 for de. lay caused in their work on the Gees - by drain by Grand Trunk railway obstruction, Council is makiug'en- quiries into the ease. T. A. Reid, of Oweu Sound. a form- er well known teacher in Morris town- ship, was re-elected a member of the Advisory Board in connection with the Education Department of this Province, Mr. Reid should make a most member as he has had a wide and varied experience. • Walton Mr. Hislop, 'ofClinton, -is a visitor at James Smiilie's. The Ladies' Guild of St, George's Ohuech purpose ,holding a Bazaar .in. W. Hoy's store on Tuesday, Dec. 14111. Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Cameron commenced a short series of sermons in St. Geor e's Church which will continue during Advent. t g Thursday of this week the induction of Rev. Mr. Lundy, into the pastorate of Duffs Church is taking place fol- lowed by a Tea meeting in the even- I.rs. S. McSpadden, whose husband died at Minto, Man., a couple of months ago, arrived here last week accompanied by her two small child- ren. They ;purpose making their home with Mrs: McSpadden's father, John Bennett. An auction sale of farm stock, im- plements, barn and timber will be held at the farm of Robert Blair• on Dec. 14th. Sale unreserved as Mr. Blair is moving to the West: He bas leased his farm to James Carter, it is said, who will make an A 1 tenant. Robert Blair has returned from Outlook, Sask., where he spent the past 11 months. He had about 6 acres in crop from which he harvested 60 bushels to the acre. • Mr. Blair will return in the Spring to his Western property and may take the family with him. He is well pleased with the West and has good health. Grey Township Council will meet on Dec. 15th. Mrs. Hoy, of Avontou, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Malcohn McNichol, 4th con. Miss McRae and Miss McInnes were visitors with Robt. and Mrs. Houston last week. This week the first issue of the Local Option By -Law in reference to the proposed vote in Grey is given. The Sabbath School and day School of S. S. No. 3 purpose holding their annual entertainment on Friday even- ingg,� 17th inst. WANTED -by a young man on 16th con. of Grey, a housekeeper, for the newly purchased farm, one that is good looking and a good cook. None other need apply. Isn't that right Duncan ? Last Saturday while working in his brush, William Oakley, who lives on the gravel road miles: South of Brus- sels, had one of his limbs injured by a log. We hope he will soon be able to get about as usual. Etumor has it that Deputy Reeve Grant may be opposed for the Reeve. ship by. ex -Reeve Livingston and that Councillors Brown and McFadzean may fight it out for the Deputy Reeve's chair. If this is true some new timber will have to be introduced for Councillors. What's the matter with Archie McLean AUCTION SALE: Malcolm McNichol has leased his farm, Lot 27, Con. 4, to George Dixon, for a term of 3 years, and will take a rest hoping to recover his health. He has been over 60 years on this farm and never off except 4 months in that long time. Mr. Mc- Nichol will hold an auction sale on Monday, Dec. 131h, at which he will dispose of his farm stock, implements, • e4eo4e��f1t�E�.li�IIe�eIIlli4e3e4�iNdoielelei�3e3e3hie • BIG S 0 4, JAS. S. SHAW has been selling off his stock of Hardware very fast and has still many good bar- gains to offer: Here are a few Specials :— el• • •• •t• i' • --4 only good. Neckyokes, 2nd -growth ash, 80c each. -1 dozen Willow Basltets, 1?; bus., 40c each. -2 only Three-way Pumps, complete with cylinder and piping, at two-thirds regular value, -Haff doz. pairs Dunlop Bicycle Tires, complete 88,00 per set; outer covers only $8.00 each. -Bolts, any number, assorted leo each, -750 Razor Strops for 600. -8 only $1.25 Razors at 60c ; 2 only $1.75 Razors at $1.00, --4 only large Parlor Lamps at $3.50 each, regular price $5.00.• -Shoe Grease, Sc per box. --A big reduotioh on all Silverware. - Seissors, all sizes and kinds, at 15% off regular prices. -1 only Hay Carrier, with slings, fork and rope all new, carriage and block only, triple rope style $0.00, hay fork $8.50, sliug ropes short style 58.00 per set, - i barrel Cylinder 011 at 45c per gallon. -e barrel Red Engine Oil at 40c per gallon. -i keg Separator Oil at 60c per gallon, -Alabastine 20c packages for 10e ; 40c packages for 20c. -Ali kinds of stove and stove -pipe blacking. -Try our new American Coal Oil at 25c. per gallon. Highest Price for all kinds of Furs -Bring youe in Fox, Coon, Slim � t k and Mink. Open season for Muskrats Dec. 1st, reed out in the auditorium. Address Jas Shaw I O were delivered by hg: 11.B. i Ooclrrane, B. A. ; Rev. D, Rogere, S S. � • aster of the Methodist Church ; Rev. • • • ••• • • e. s • • &c, The people of the community are sorry to part with Mr, and Mrd, McNichol and wish thein the best of the good things of this life. The Deputy Returning r i ng officers fel, Greyfor the next election township will be as follows •--Div. No. 1, Jno. MCEwan No. 2, Wm. Work; No. 8, Oliver Turnbull • No. 4, Neil Mc- Taggart ; No. 5, Geo. E. McCall ; No. 6, Ainos Smith ; No. 7, Allan Cameron, Nominationwill be held Dee. 27th and Election, Jan. 3rd. Friday evening of last week Rev, S. Salton, of Trowbridge, conducted a cottage prayer meeting at the hospital home of ,hIalcolm McNichol, con. 4, at which no less than 63 people attend- ed. A most interesting hour was spent which should be productive of good. Supper was served to 20 of the company who tarried by Mrs. Mc- Nichol at the close of the meeting, ample justice being done to the ex- cellent bill of fare. Henfryn DIED: Saturday of last week Ed- ward Russell, eldest son of John and Mrs. Gaynor, passed away from earthly scenes, aged 38 years, 2 months and 18 days. The funeral tooklace to Seafor•th cemetery Tues- dayP Y forenoon. Deceased was operat- ed upon 6 years ago for kidney and bladder trouble and enjoyed com- paratively good health until a few weeks ago wheu he contracted la grippe bringing back the old ailments, resulting in his decease. He was a great favorite and his demise is re- gretted. The bereaved have the sym- pathy of the community. Cranbrook .Pig killing is the order of the day. Wednesday was a busy day here. Taxes. Miss Walker, of Ethel, , is visiting Miss Menzies this week. The large poplar trees are being cut down. That is a nuisance removed. • Xmas Tree entertainment will be held in Knox Church on Thursday, Dec. 23rd. Some from the village attended the lecttue given, by Rev. Dr. Shearer in Brussels and were well pleased with what they heard, CARD OF TaArsaas.-We desire to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kind- ness and symyathy in the demise of oar loving sister, Effie. Signed in behalf of the Fox FAMILY. Chas. Switzer, whn spent the past season in the West, where he hasprop- erty, is home ou a visit. His sons, who have new farms out there, bad 1,100 bushels of wheat and 1,500 bushels of oats this year. Mr. Switzer will return to the West early next Spring and Mrs. Switzer may accom- pany him. under' the leadership of J, 1,, Tule„tl. T. 0, M;, presented an excellent pro- gram of music. The pastor, Rev, F. H. Larkin, acted as chairman. The night was cool and clear, and a large rte d r crowd was in a n i noe Ethel The next Council meeting is to be held on December 15th. The new teacher's name is Chester Avery, of Mitchell, and the salary, $500. Several from this locality will take in the Winter Fair at Guelph next week. Keep the Orange Lecture in the Township Hall Fridayevening of next week in mind. rganizer Bir- mingham is a ready, well posted speaker. LOCAL OPTION. -A meeting of the polling division Chairmen of Grey, the ministers preaching in the town- ship and other friends of the cause, will be held in the Township Hall here on Monday afternoon of next week commencing at 2.30 o'clock. LITERARY SOCIETY.- Offieers of Ethel Literary and Debating Society for the coming Winter will be :- Pres., Wm Kreuter ; Vice -Pres., Ed. Fulton ; Sec.-Treas., A H. Macdon- ald ; Critic, Dr. Blair ; Judges, S. J. Campbell, T. Keffer and Jno. Pearson; Debating Oonr.-Pres., Vice -Pres., Sec. and T. Turnbull and J. Pearson ; Literary Com. -J. K. Brown, Will. Lamont and Garfield Dunbar. It was decided to hold the first debate on Saturday, Dec. 18th, and also to charge an admission fee •of 5c. at the door for all of the meetings, ladies free. Goderich EVAPORATOR BURNED, -The Gode- rich evaporator was totally destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. The fac- tory was owned by D. F. Harnlink, and was in fall operation. The fire broke out at 4.30 p. m., and gained headway so rapidly that the employees could not get their wraps. It is said the gasoline exploded. Since the death of Jonathan Miller, of Goderich, Ont., T. J. Muldoon, of Quebec, olaims that he is the heaviest man in Canada. Mr. lliul- doon, who is a well known farmer and machinery dealer, places his weight at 44111 pounds, but 1e pounds less than the late Mr. Miller. A notable fact about Mr. Muldoon's family is said to be that his six brothers married six sisters, the oldest brother takingthe oldest girl, the next taking the nexb girl, and so on. Seaforth ANNIVERSARY.- Tho anr11ivarsary services in connection with the First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, were held Sunday last. Rev. R. B. Cochrane, B. A., of Woodstock, preached morning and evening.His sermons were practical, forcibe and eloquent, and were listened to by congregations, large con gre g g g Monday the anniversary tea meeting was held in the basemetrtf o the church after which an excellent program was car Neil Shaw, pastor of the Egmonclville Presbyterian Church, and Rev. 1 e4•e4.•44+404..+5•114••...1.4440+444.4,444.•444..4.44•444.4440+10110. S•o°. 1 Sawyers, of Brueefiold. The chair, Blyth Elim Livingston and Adaln McNen- ole were visitors in Brussels on.Tues. day Miss Jacobs, of Blyth spent a few days the guest of Miss Evelyn 'rum - bull. , of Atwood. There were no appeals concerning the Voters' List in Blyth hence Judge Doyle ratified the printed. list. Mrs. (Rev.) Cooper took a bad spell the latter part of the week but un- proved somewhat shortly after. WANTED. -The travelling public want the Council to put 100 loads of Food gravel on the North road lead- ing out of Blyth. • The Bible Society Collectors have been making their annual rounds and were reasonably successful in the good work. Miss Dora Addison, of Hullett, who has been living with her uncle,. Wm. Addison, has come to. Blyth to work at the dressmaking. Conundrum Who willg et the Blytb Pastmastership 7 The one who sends the first correct answer .will be given a free trip to Auburn, D, Somers, tonsorial artist, has been under the doctor's care suffering from an attack of threatened inflammation of the bowels. We hope he will soon be o. k. He does not lose many days through sickness. Tax Collector Westlake is raking in the shekels and the cash at this date is in advance of a year ago. He maybe found at the Fire Hall each afternoon, until after Dec. 14th., to receive taxes. 5 per cent will be added after that date so a word to the wise should be sufficient. Tuesday of last week Miss Belle Habkirk, a former• resident of Blyth, joined hands in amatrimonial alliance with Robert Habkirk, of Neepawa, Manitoba. The old friends of the bride will be a unit in wishing her and husband a very happy and pros- perous life. We are glad to welcome to Blyth Jas. Ouming and family, of East Wa- wanosh, who have taken up residence in the comfortable and commodious home of the late Dr. Carder. 11 is rumored that Mr. Gaming has pur- chased the property and we hope the report is true as it would make the family a splendid home. Principal Eastcott, of Blyth Public School, was called to the parental home on Monday owing to the sad news that his father, whn is upwards of 80 years of age, was dangerously i11. It was only last Summer that Mr. Easteott was summoned to the death bed of his mother. He will have the sympathy of the people generally in, his anxiety. Morris Council The Council met pursuant to adjourn- ment in the Council room, Morris, on Nov 22nd. Members all present, Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. On motion of Johns- ton and Wilkinson, the tender of Brent Noxon & Co., for the Smith Drain de- bentures at a premium of $133 was ac- cepted, amount of debentures 54277.55. Messrs. ii Connolly Nicholson, pre- sented a bill, claiming $too on account of delay on Grasby drain contract, caus- ed by obstruction on G. T. Railway. Moved by McCracken, seconded by Wilkinson, that we take no action at present but investigate the matter. Carried. The Auditors reported having examined the Treasurer's books up to date and found the same correct, their report being as follows :-To the mem- bers of the Council and ratepayers of the Township of Morris. We wish to express our appreciation of the neat and. sstistactory manner in which the Treasurer's books have been kept and thank him for his kind and obliging manner and for his willingness to ex. plain and assist and also add that he has honestly, honorably and faithfully per- formed the duties of Treasurer of the Township of Morris, for the past twenty , years and now since he has seen fit to. resign his office and remove from our midst, we express our regret at the loss of a fellow citizen such as Mr. Brtindon and we hone that to his declining years he may enjoy peace and happiness wherever his lot may be cast. R. JOHNSTON, Auditors. P. bluNAs, 1 Mr. Shaw presented his bond as Treas- urer and on motion of McCracken and Wilkinson the same was accepted as satisfactory. Deputy Returning Offi- cers and Poll Clerks were appointed as follows :- Div. No, 1-W, C.' Laidlaw and D. Laidlaw. Div. No, 2-G. F. McCall and James Kernaghen. Div, No. 4 -Thos, Miller and A. Taylor. Div, No. 5 -Wm, Elston and john Perdue, Div, No. 6 -Silas Johnston and Jas. Peacock. Accounts were ordered to be paid as follows :-Duff & Stewart, material and work, $22.50 ; W. McMichael. filling at bridge, $22.00 ; W, McMichael, putting in cement culvert, 53.25: P. Rutledge, ditch and culvert, $13,00 ; Wm. Salter, gravel,• $2,So ; Wm. Craig, moving moulds, $3,00 ; W. Corbett, drawing„ tile, 51.10 ; J Michie, putting in tile, $1,00 ; Connolly & Nicholson, balance of contract on Grasby drain, $197,00 ; Mary Mills, farm bridge ea Russell drain, 515.00 ; P. McNabb, auditor's fees, $8 oo ; R. Johnston, auditor's fees, 8 0 TBrandon Treasurer's o , S. salary, $90.00 ; R. Young, gravel, $r o5 R Johnstbn municipality's shine of ditch 57.00 J Coulter, filling at stone school bridge, $540.00, By-laws Nos. is and 13 were duly rend and passed. The Council then adjourn- ed to meet again on Dec. reth as per stattite. W. CLAitx, Cleric.