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The Brussels Post, 1920-6-17, Page 1t VOL, 48 NO, 51 01.5o Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,TUNE ii. IG20 0111111111 11111111111 II 11111 IIII i fTf111iliiiillif?iflifillilhidUT ,u in t mini 14. i1L Srn cessfu1 Men F. They were thrifty. They were shrewd enough to see that the habit of saving meant: the strengthening of character. With the money saved they were able to take advantage of opportunities as they arose. - Resolve today to open a Savings Account in this Bank. THE In 41n 121 1111111 no 9_1111— -=- 20 k- 00 s 00 Bank of N. a Sciia Paid-up Capital - - 2 9,700,000 Reserve Fund - - - 18,000,000 c Resources - - - - 220,000,000 Rift!— +i11111b1i1ip,, se a I', 00. GII,ROY Sianagcr Brussels Branch purr DAIRYMEN There are many ways in which this Bank can assist you in addition to granting loans when required and providing a safe place for your savings. Call upon us at the first opportunity and let us explain ,what a complete banking service means to you. °'""A THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE PAID-UP CAPITAL - - $1 5,000,000 RESERVE FUND - - $ 15,000,000 WALTON BRANCH, J. M. McMillan, Manager. ra'I'wii i.IIi1t�hdil,+h911dlh0llI III(ilIIllIilfltlllliIIlI illniil1Iliiilililfihil Bilin P' II011iullfil lIIiMli lid ' tri pecI argains of Walton Store For the next two weeks we offer Special Bargains in the following lines :— Men's, Ladies' and Children's Shoes, both light and heavy, reduced - to per cent Men's high grade Felt Hats, worth $i4.5o for $ 4 00 Panama Hats, regular $3,00, for . 2 00 Christly Stiff Hats, regular $3.50, for . ' 2 so Georgette Waists, different styles, reduced 15 per cent Georgette Goods, reg. $2.$o per yard, for 2 50 Wall Paper,goodeteoltta reduced - 20 per cent oltoose lrotn Farm Produce taken as Cash. RICHARD PRATT, Walton ,esief, It I. rite: II GSkill ire] F. Poll 1(P II111 illi it 1ti Ii. eels nil IIII 111111 Iii 012 Now A,4o- 4t-'cisemO^cc Strayed—J. J. Sellers Leval Brustele Barbera 01ihol W 3, McCracken. Notice—Township of Grey. Hens for sale—Welter Rose. Delon-Light—H, Q, Darroch, For sale—Melvyn Glikntson, Western 010B—A, 0. Beaker. Special Bnrgalne—Richard Pratt. Locals—Walton Horticultural Sooleby, Things that last forever—A, E, Horsey. Annual meeting—Centre Huron Liberals, Belgrave Sulgrave Orangeman will go Lo ItVingliarn for July 12th. On the afternoon of Sunday, 27th inst„ a setmlon will be preached bo the Orangemen of this locality by Rev. W. .1. Hawkins, in the Anglican church. Fault le found by the fishermen of this locality over the fact that visitors patrol our rivers and Rehing grounds with guns and nets, contrary to law, capturingltheifinny tribe.; They should be better sports. Thursday evening the union prayer meeting was held in the Anglican church with a fait attendance. The three pastors— Revds. Hawkins, Boyle and Davison—took part, the latter giving a fine address on Prayer, using the Lord's Prayer as the subject. This was Rev. Mr. Davison's closing address at this union service aslhe re- moves to Tupperville. Rev. Mr. Hawkins referred to Mr. Davison's re- moval as a matter of regret and ex- pressed good wiebes, The latter re- plied thanking the rentor for his kind worde and expected his successor would enter upon the work with heartiness, Tuesday, 29th inst., is the date of next prayer service, Meeting to be held in Knox church and Rev, Mr, Hawkins will give the addraee. Wroxeter Wm. Booth has gone to Edmonton where he has a good position. Mise Cassie McDougall, Harriston, spent the week end at her home here. Wm, Sanderson, Toronto, spent several days last week with his par- ents, Misses D. McKinnon and J, Black visited the foriner's home, near Tiver- ton, this week, 0. D. Simpson and daughter, Miss May, Brucefield, called on friends in the village on Saturday. Jno. and Mrs, Drew were recent visitors with the latter's mother, Mrs. G. Wearriug, They motored from Sunderland, Jas, Allan, druggist, has purchased the store be now occupies also the ad- jacent store, which he is fitting up, from Thos. Ieniphill, Detroit. COMMUNITY GARDEN PARTY,—A Garden -Party will be held 00 the Town Park on Wednesday, June 23rd in aid of Rink Fund, under auspices of Women's Institute, Wingham Oiti- zen's Band in attendance. Tea 6 to 8 o'clock, Everybody Dome, bring a basket and give the boys and girls a lift. Salem and Fordwieh will play Football and Wroxeter will meet the winners. Admission 25 and 15 cents. NATURE'S REMEDY (Product of Rock, Oilts),and other Ingrodion CURES RINGWORM inn Cattleztnd Horses—New hair grow- ing immediately. Also Old Sores, Grease, Cracked Heels, Saddle Galls, Ulcers, Mange, .Itch, Bitae, Wounds, Sore Feet, Scratches, Rope Burne, Barb Wire Outs, Hoof Rot, Sore Teats, Caked Bag, Sprains, Lump Jaw, Lameness, Swellings. Preserves horses' Hoofs. Destroys Vermin on Hogs, Sheep and Hens, Protects Cattle from Flies, Thorough Antiseptic Death to all Germ Life Every farmer will eventually use Litho], Invaluable as a household remedy for Cate, Running Sores, Sprains, Sore Throat, Swellings, Burns, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Bun- ions, &c. Non -Poisonous, Price $1.00 Manufactured by LITHOL COMPANY - LONDON, CANADA Sold by ��tryl'9 aMcCracken, J NV Brussels White Leghorn Sens for Sale We have 300 one and two-year old hens (positively none over 2 years) at a bargain, Reason'for selling these we have 600 Pullets coming along to take their place, 'We are offering these at a bar- gain. Just enquire, or better, come and era them. We think if you saw the birds and got our prices you would buy. Walter Rose Huron Specialty Farm BRUSSELS 19 1 We are inthe Coal busi- ness and able to supply all grades. Place your orders early. Plum & Son Phone 4, ix Brussels May's travelling picture show has been spending a week in the village. Mre, R, Stocks has gone to Minde- moya, Manitoulin Island, where she will spend a few tveeke. A. silo is being built by Thomas Pierce on his farm, gravel road, East, He's along the right line. MRS, R. BALLANTYNE DEAD,—Iea- belin Hislop, wife of Robert Bailan- tyne, died at her home in Howick on Friday after a long and painful illness. She was in her 50 year and a daughter of the late Alex. and Mrs. Hislop, of Turnberry. With the exception of a few years spent in the West shortly after her marriage 26 years ago, all her life had been spent in this neigh- borhoed, where she was held in high esteem. She is survived by her hue. band, a brother, Alex, and 3 sisters, Misses Margaret, Elizabeth and Chris- tina, all of Turnberry township. An- other sister, Mre. D, Thompson, pass- ed away last week, Intel ment took place in the Wroxeter cemetery Mon- day afternoon the Rev, Mr, Sinclair, Belmore, officiating. Oranbrook ' This community was well represent- ed at the Ethel -Listowel Foot Ball match on Monday. Mrs, Moir and children, Detroit, are visitors at the home of Harry and Mrs. Keys. The ladies are sisters. Rev. Mr, Kennedy is away at Montreal and Aev. Mr, Tannahill is supplying the Presbyterian pulpit dur- ing his absence. Oranbrook Farmers' Club will hold their annual Picnic in the grove on R. L. McDonald's farm, Lot 17, Con. 10, Grey township, next Tuesday afternoon. Program of Sports, ad- dresses, a dancing platform, &c. will be given. District Representative Sbothers will be there. Everybody will be welcome only don't forget your basket, Blackstone Orchestra from Goderich, has been engaged for the occasion. Walton lr any members of the Walton Horticultural Conicity wish to order extra bulbs for the Fall besides the distribution ; send word or phone immediately to Seo, -Trees. R. H. Hoover, Walton,ae order must be in by July let, District Representative' Stalled, Clinton, was here on Monday looking up School Fairs, &o. He's a busy elan. Tile home of Jno. McDonald has been lo the hands of the painters and the property is much improved in its new dress, Owing to a badly sprained ankle W. J. Shortreed was compelled to go on crotches for a time while his limb was encased in a plaster of Paris P jacket. We hope:he will soon be o. k. Special Bargains are being offered at the store 02 Richard Pratt, Wal- ton, and' readers of THE POST ere asked to read his advt, in this issue that they may share in the reduc- tions. Monday evening of next week a public meeting will be held in the A. O. U. W, Hall, at 8 o'clock, to consid. ee the holding of a Comtnuriity Pic- nic in the near future. Members of Farmers' Club, Women's Institute and all others are invited t0 the meet- ing to plan for pic-nie. Walton Farmers' Club contemplate holding a Short Oourse next Winter. It will continue for a mouth and will deal with live stock, seeds, &c. Those interested should give their names to the local Secretary, W. J. Shortreed. A Domestic Science Oourse would likely be put on for the girls. Women's Institute. will hold their Summer meeting, in the A, O. U. W. Hall, Monday, June 28, at p. in. Miss Clayton, Listowel, will adduces the meeting, She is an honor gradu- ate of Toronto University, has a wide experience as a public speaker and her address should be of great interest. Everybody will be welcome. Mark 4the date. FUN ON DOMINION DAY,—The an- nual program of sports, under . the direction orWalton Methodist church, will be held art usual on 'Thursday, July 1st, this time in the grove of Thomas Williamson, Boundary, 1(: miles East of Walton. Fun will be- gin at 1.30 p. m. and will ennsiet of foot races for men, women and child- ren, sports nf all kinds, including 2 tags of war, football match, &c, Free lunoh served at 5 o'clock, There will also be a booth on the ground with ice creatu and other refreshments. W. J. Hanna is the Secretary and Rev. J. W. Button pastor, See the bills for further partirulats. The minuet repott of the Methodist shushes, Walton °ischii, has been issued and the Financial summitry shows a most el editable,record for the past Conference year, ru,dee Pastor Button. 171e ftgueee will' ha of inter- est ;—Pastor's salary, $960 ; Missions, gel sin �nd Sotonal ial Service,$$16 ; LCon- uexional Penile, $101 ; removal ex- penees, $6; Lruliee' Aida, $167 Trustee Boards $600 ; Armenian Fund $22 ; Sunday Schools, $00 ; and National Campaign $889, a grand total of $2,840, The Oil Milt is enmp08' ed of Walton and Bethel congrega- tions. They deserve credit for the way they auppatt the cttWoe. Mr. Button will continue as pastor for the coming year. Ethel Township Council will meet here next Monday, Epworth League is holding its ser. vies 'Thursday evening of this week in the park, Ethel Dramatic Company have been invited to give their last Play at Bi ueesls and Atwood, Friday evening of this week a meet- ing of all intoreeted in the Public Libraty will be hold at A. H. Mao- Detrald'n. 'I't•y and be there. 11. and Airs, Franklin, and children of Togs, Sask., are here on a visit with the Addy family. It is Mrs. Frank- lin's first trip as her home was in Eng- land until 16 years ago. Next Sabbath evening will be ob• served as flower Sunday in the Metho- dist church, A children's choir will lead the singing. Pastor's subject will be "Consider the Lilies," Atwood Intermediate Foot Ball ex- perts will play here Wedneetlay even- ing of next week, This will be the last genre in the let round here. Ethel ought to win it. We omitted to mention the mar- riage at the Methodist Pareonage here of Earl Mothers, Morrie township, and Mise Margaret L. Johnston, let Con. Grey township. May tbeit joys be many. Owing to absence of Rev. Mr, Ken- nedy for a month or so Rev. Mr. Tannahill, Toronto, has taken the ser. yioes 1,, the Presbyterian church for past two Sabbaths and will officiate next Sunday also. Work is in progress in fitting up the Memorial Park bete in burning brush, cutting up old loge, levelling, fencing, &b. There are 7e acres in it and it will be a dandy spot when all the work is completed, GOOD GAME,— Monday evening a red hot match was played on the park here between Listowel and Ethel Intermediate Foot Ball teams that was fought to a finish and happily re- sulted in a win for the home team in the closing part of the game. A big crowd witnessed the victory, Referee Ooghlin, of Atwood, was the referee and gave fait. satisfaction. The visit. ors are a fast bunch and play the game for all that is in it hence Ethel's victory is all the more commendable, WEDDING.—A pretty house wed- ding took place Saturday of last week, at 5 p m., at the home of Geo. W. and Mrs.' Pollard, 281, Front St., Stratford, when their only daughter,, Verde Frances, became the bride of Frederick Earl Cole. Ceremony was performed by Rev. J. E. Holmes, pas- tor of Trinity church. The bride, who looked very neat in a gown of white silk trimmed with crepe de °bene and 'silver lace, with tulle veil antl orange blossoms and carrying a baguet of white roses, entered the parlor on the arm of her father, to the strains of Lohengrin'e wedding march played by the bride's brother, Leslie. After congratulations the company eat down to a dainty wed- ding supper, Numerous beautiful gifts, including valuable cheques, testified to the popularity of the bride, Groom's gift to the bride was a pearl sunburst. Bride's travelling suit was of blue serge with a pink crepe de chine waist and black flat. One of the interesting features of the day was that 26 years ago on the seine date and hour the bride's father and mother were married, The newly wedded couple will reside at 281 Front St„ Stratford. Many friends join in wishing the happy couple many use- ful, prosperous years. Grey Tr any members of the Walton Horticultural Society wish to order extra bulbs for the Fall besides the distribution send word or phone immediately to Seo; Treas. R. H. Hoover, Wal- ton, as order must be 1n by July 1st. Township Council next Monday. It is Grandfather Oliphant Smith now. A new honor. See birth notice, Joseph Savage, 0611 Oen., has re- signed his position as Good Roads patroller, This week 0. Hutchinson is at Guelph attending a Fertilizer Conven- tion for a few days. We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. S, Ames but we hope early improvement may, ensue, Mrs. Hugh Porter, 10th Con., has been ill with pneumonia but we hope she will soon be as hearty as ever. Mrs. Hugh Thompson, of the West, and Miss Laura Mitchell, Molesworth, were visitors with Joseph and Mrs. Savage. - Mre. Flank Collins has not been en- joying her usual good health but her many friends hope she will soon be as hearty as ever. James Maker, an old resident of Grey, was found in one of his fields lying in an 0noonecioue condition. Hs is well advanced in years. The barn of Wm. Close is having stabling "put under it and a general repairing is on the way. A house. keeper is needed at the house. Mies Florence Me0a11um, who has been holding a position in Stratford, is home to spend the Summer. She will likely return to her old poet next Fall. A union school picnic of Oranbrook, No. 4 Morrie and No 1 Grey will be held in the Davidson grove, 12th Con. Friday July 2nd, Program, &c,, an- nounced later, Keep tate date clear. The barn on the farm of Mrs. Alfred Ward, 0th Con., is being re -built, It MI5 blown down last, Bali. Her son Jnn. T, and wife, of (Galt are here to help, We aro glad to see J. T, back once more. After emending a short holiday. at the parental home Mise Marjorie Mc- Callum has returned to her situation in Stratford, She had an attack of flu and measles but made a good te- covery We are glad to state. 5 Yearn act Over Subeeriptions to l'tEF, 13aU8- RBLH POST Unpaid for the past 5 years or upwards will be plac- ed fu Court for collection after July let, 1020. With the largely increased 0000 of everything in the news. paper business these days we cannotaford to carry them any longer. This warning is given in good time eo that opportun• ity will be open to save (mete by prompt melee. The label will give you the date paid up to. Hundreds of dollars are ow- ing us and we think it time it Was pa1d. TFIE POST, Firnasr'ls, Flower services will be held at Roe's and Union churches next Sunday. Children's choirs will have charge of the music. Baby daughters have arrived at Robt. H. McKinnon'° and W. H. Baker's and mothers' and babies are doing well. K. R. MacLean has purchased the Standard bred trotter, Wildbrino King, 2181, who will stand for the season at Lut 28, Con. 17, Grey. The horse has a grand line of ancestors that horsemen should study. Last Friday evening upwards of 700 neighbors and friends aeeembled at the home of Louie Frain and bride and presented them with a generous miscellaneous shower of useful arti- cles, A. fine time was enjoyed and the company separated wishing the host and hostess many happy, prosperous years in their new home. TRUMAN SMITH DECEASED — A well known former resident of this township, in the hereon of Truman Smith, departed this life, at Calgary, in which city his son, Rev. W. A. Smith, resides, on Saturday 6th inst. He was in his 74th year, Mrs. Smith died when the family lived in Grey. 2 sons, Heyde. Victor and W. A., and a daughter, Mrs. Greenway, survive. Mr. Smith made his home with his son for a number of years. He was an upright honorable man who enjoy- ed the esteem of many, He was a member of the Chosen Friends of Brussels. Mrs: Marsden Smith, Brus- sels, is a sister-in-law to deceased, Morris Will, and Mrs. McMichael and daughter, Audrey, spent the week end with friends in Morris and Blue - vale. Last week Alex. McLauchlin, Haat gravel road, sold his fine grey draft team :to Fred. Stevenson, of Elma township, at a good figure. Miss Annie Smith, of Dand, Man., daughter of Adam 3. Smith, a former Mot'risite, is here on a visit with rela- tives and friends. She is a school teacher in the West, Henry and Mrs. Bone, Will. and Mrs, Sellars and Mrs. W. J, South motored to Formosa to visit a neiee of Mrs. Bone, Mrs. Israel Erb. Mr, Erb ie laid up with sciatica for a couple of veeke. Visitors had anice time. The trustees of S. S. No. 5 have moved the woodshed to the rear of school house, raised it and will put a cement wall under it. There is a rear entrance to the basement where fur- nace is located hence it will be very handy in the Winter in handling fuel, No, 5 has a diploma for neatness and up-to-dateness, A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the manse, Walton, ou June M 6th, at 6.30 p. m. by Rev. r. Lundy, when Mise Mamie M. Craig, was unit- ed in marriage to Wnt. Cookerline, Morrie. The bride looked smart in a becoming dress of white georgette and satin. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Gasman, Blyth, SOMETHING NEW.—G. J. Wilson, 3rd line, has purchased a male and 2 female pure bred and registered Durno Jersey swine front Edward McPharlin & Sons, of Essex County. The sire of this trio won the championship at Toronto and London big Fairs and weighed 060 pounds. Garry is deter- mined to have the best, for which we pat him on the back. WOMAN FOUND GUILTY OF WITCH- CRAFT CHARGE.—The appellate divi- sion, Toronto, confirmed the convic- tion recorded by the County Judge at Goderich against bliss Margaret Pol- ack, who lives near Blyth, Ont,, charged with witchcraft. Justice delivered th r Orde, whoa judgment of the court, said, in part : "The pro- fession of a power or faculty to coin- municate with or to receive communi- cations from the dead is, in my ,jutig- meut, the profession of a skill or knowledge in an occult science within the meaning of the code." The Court was of the opiniortvthat suspended sen- tence might be entero i g d f Miss Pollock gave sufficient recognizaroes, Under older laws, the penalty for witchcraft was burning at the stake. ET.HTIL M, PIPE DECEABEO,—We are sorry to report that Miss Ethel M. Pipe, youngeet daughter of late David and Elizabeth Pipe, Mh line Morris township, passed away Wednesday of last week, at Montreal, in her nth year, She had the flu last Winter which interfered with her heartaetfon from which she died, Mies Pipe was born in Morale and is survived by 0 brothers and 8 sisters. The casket at' rived from Montreal on. Friday mor- ning's express and was taken to borne of deceased's brother, Wm, Pipe, 6110 line, from whence the funeral took place Saturday afternoon to Brussels cemetery. Pallbearers Were Earl and Wm, Somere, Gilbert Spew, Jno, ;Tor - W. H. KERR, Pro/irietoy' Notre Huron liberals The annual meeting of the Centre Huron Liberal Aeeoeia- tiou will be held at (lardno's Hall, Sea£ortb, on Tuesday, June 22nd, 1920, at 8 o'clock p, in. A good attendance of the Liberals of the Riding is desired. J. L. KILLORAN, M. MURDIE, Secretary. President, den, Jae, lbleT'arlane and Robert Fair. (meek*. Oereict: was ronduetcd by Rev. A. J, Mann, Brussels. Mies Pipe was a floe young woman and her early demise is much regretted by relatives and friends. Jamestown Jamestown news on page 5, Mrs, Wallace and Bert motored to Owen Sound and Wiarton for a visit. Mrs, R. McKay and her mother, Mrs, Tomlinson accompanied them and all had an enjoyable time. Moncrlefl Mervin Hodges, Clinton, was home for a few days. Some of our pupils will write at the High School Entrance exam. John Eastwood, Hamilton, spent the week end in this locality. 8 P. and Mre. Morrison and Nellie, Hensen, were visitors with Jas. and Mrs, IvleKay. Mies Ora McKay has returned home after visiting friends and relatives at Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Falls. Mrs. Maria Barkley and children and Miss Jennie Barkley, of Stratford spent a few days at the home of Mrs, M. Hodges. Henf'ryn Next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Communion service will be held by Rev. J. H. Dunbar, Listowel, in St. Davids's church. Sunday School will meet at 10. Mr. Ingram, a student, will conduct service in the above church during the Summer. Church Chimes or Annual meeting for election of Sun- day school officers and teachers, &c., Friday evening in the Methodist church. Sunday morning last Rev. Mr. Mann spoke in Melville church from the theme "The Church's Mission in the World." Evening subject was "The doubt of Thomas," Rev. H. W. Avison, M. A., B. D., of Welland, who has been transferred to Saskatchewan Conference, attended Hamilton Conference to say good-bye to his brethren of the Hamilton Confer- ence in which he was ordained, Rev. W. E. Stafford's last Sunday morning address showed the value of Sabbatb Sebool work, his topic being, "What is the relation of the Sunday School to National ideals," In the evening "Christian Camufiage" was dealt with, Mr. Pack sung a solo in the morning and be and Wiil, McCracken took the duet in a choir selection at night, ADDITIONAL LOCALS TURFMAN! of Ibis week amthe date of the annual n excursi bysteamer f os am from Goderich to Detroit. A ew went from this locatil y. THE fine ' mile track on the Agricul- tural Park has been plowed, graded. harrowed &c,. and will be in A t shape after the good rain. QUITE a number of Foot Ball en- thusiasts motored to Ethel Monday evening and saw the home team trounce Listowel 1-0, It was a good game. A. K. 0. T. M. representative has been in Brussels and locality revising the Maccabee beneficiary Certificates to correspond with the new rates for insur- ance. Mrs. (Dr,) McKelvey sr. and Mrs. (Dr.) F. T. Bryans sad daughter, Torr onto, will enjoy the next few montbs in Brussels, having leased the furnished home of G. A, Deadman, .Frederick street, while the latter is absent at Merlin. The ladies are former Brus- selites and should feel quite at home in this community, TELEPHONE APPLICATION,—A hearing was given at the Court House ou Wed- nesday morning of last week, by Francis Dagger, telephone expert for the Ont- ario Railway and Municipal Board, on an application by the Goderich Rural Telephone Company for permission to increase its charges. 'Phe proposed in. creases are from $19 to 505 per annum for rural party line service ; to $t6 per annum for limited two or three -party line service, and from 505 to $18 per an- num for individual line service. After hearing the statements of those interest- ed Mr. Degger stated that he bad no hesitation lu view of the higher cost of materials, in recommending the propos- ed increases With the large number of telephones on the system he considered the company was giving a valuable ser- vice. PROHIBITION,—Added interest will centre on the annual meeting of Huron County "Prohibitionists" on account of Dr. Andrew 8. Grant's name appearing on the program, Dr. Grant is head of the Referendum Committee which has charge of the Campaign now being launched to stop the importation of liquor into the Province for beverage purposes. 'l'hie e --.,ring will bo held ice+,, the rel -it ?resbyteriau Church,Seeto`r'tii, r .1 Wednesday afternoon and evening, Juno aird. Subjects of special interest suet, as the change from the 0, T, A. to the 0. T. A., Tho Referendum Proili bition of the manufacture and sato 09 native wines, oto , etc , are to be discus. " sed. A banquet is to be given by the , Soaforth ladles et 6 o'clock and there. will be after dinner speeches, The pub.. lie is invited,