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The Brussels Post, 1912-7-11, Page 1VOL. 41 NO. 2 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,DULY ix, 1912 W. H. KJ RR, Pr%yietor New Advertisements LOoa1-Xinoardiiie, Cow for sale -John LOWS. Pure Parte Green -Jas. ESA, Photography -C+, P. Maitland. MxstriZI INj' sues. Belgrave The local: Orangemen will go to Blyth on Friday. Joseph Wilkinson, of Hensel', was calling ori old friends and attended the big Garden Party at Garner Nicholson's. There was a slight mix as to dates of Farmers' Institute Club meeting last week. It may be that a recess will be taken until after the rush of harvest. The Strawberry Festival at the Presbyterian church Thursday even- ing was a decided success $160 being the receipts. Whig/lain band sup- plied, a good musical program. Belgrave Women's Institute will meet on Tuesday after noon ,of next week at the home of 'Vire. Chas. Procter, at 2.30 o'clock, Deport will be given by the delegates to the Dis- trict meeting. Belgrave school did well at the Entrance. Out of 4 pupils who wrote all passed 8 taking honors. The names are :-Honors, Bessie Wight - man, Bella Simpson and Norman Wightman. Passed, Greta Alen - strong. They wrote at Wingham. We congratulate the scholars on their success and also throw a baguet at Mise Rands for her painstaking work in preparation, Despite the great heat last Sunday afternoon there was it good turn out of Orangemen to the service held in Trinity church, Rev. Me. Farr preached a very appropriate discourse. The brethren marched front the lodge room to the church. - LOST A PINE REGISTERED MARE.- Oharles Wilkinson, a well known farmer of the 4th ]hue, Morris, had the misfortune to lose a splendid registered mare. He found her lying (lead at the driving house door in the morning. Indigestion was tbe cense although he had not noticed anythieg the matter with her. She left a colt 7 weeks cold. Mare .vaewalued at anti was a good. one. Granbrook' Miss Laving Alderson spent Domi- nion Day at Hamilton. Mrs. R. K. MuDouald is visiting friends in London this week. Vasty 13alloif, of Michigan, was •visitiug11. Snutlldon this week. til r. and Mrs. Naylor, of Seaforth, west: visiting in the burg this .week. Jas. Bird and W. J. Palmer have filled in• the washout at the North bridge here. ' The trustees of our public school are adverbieing for a Principal whose duties are to commence on September Best. Mr. and Mrs. Piggott spent Domin- ion Day -with the Misses Switzer. Mr. Piggott has returned to. Sarnia phOtO raphy opmemonza..vii �e, "Secure the shadow ere the substance fade," A motto trite but well and aptly said ; And oft recurring, as with•anxious eye, We gaze on forms which bloom, alas ! to die. Be wise in time ; improve the present hour ; Pluck while we may the rose of beauty's bower, And from its bloom, an evanescent joy= Extract a balm, a sweetness to destroy The poison minglings of the cup of life, And soothe the anguish of its parting strife. VP -There is a Photographer in your town The Maitland Studio - JULY lith, 1912. BRUSSELS, ONT. prove the real quality of the O leather and workmanship in neGD THE NART:I'• ROilf', SHOE CO`: FREUERIC'TON, N.A. ' ,I IMI l V(>. "Canada's Best Shoe'rnakert., Sold only by -..arra E. C. DUNF ID Tailor and Gents' Furnisher, Brussels but Mrs. Piggott will visit for a couple of weeks longer. • Heuther Bros, had a very euccese- fol barn raieing file week. 'There' were upwards of 200 sat•down to well filled tables for supper. Blyth Additional Blyth news on page 5. Big preparation for the Celebration on the 12th in Blyth. Frank Metcalf, a well known resi- dent of Blyth, has been appointed Fruit Inspector in the \Vest by the Dominion Q overntueut. He should fill the bill to a nicety. Bluevale Rev. Mr. Cloak and family have gone for their vacation. Miss Black and sister have returned from Blyth for their holidays. Frecl Ma0racken has been papering and painting in Titusville, making homes more beautiful. Aclani and Mis. Reid, of Wingham, are visiting with Mrs, A. Bruce and at her friends at Bluevale as present, Watton The bricklayers are pushing the work at A. Gardiuer's new residence and will soon have the walls up. Mr. Gardiner is asking for tenders for lathing and plastering the building. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday, July 17th in the A. 0. U. W. Hall. Mrs. Berry will be in charge of the meeting and will give an address on "Woman's Rights." Miss Annie Simpson will introduce the topic "How to make the best use of the Summer holidays." Lemonade and cake will be served by the young ladies and a largecompany an c coo is invited. Meeting opens at 3 o'clock. Ethel Quite a crowd went from here to the Pearson garden party last Friday. A gond time is reported. Miss Mina Elliott is home from Thornhill for her vacation. The climate there evidently agrees well with her. Connell met here Monday of this week. Next meeting will be on August 5th when the rates for the year will be struck. Rev. Dr. Legear and family, former- ly of Ethel, are holidaying at Kin- cardine for a month. Their• home is at Lansing, Michigan. WOMEN'S INSTIruTE.'- The next meeting of the Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Peter McKay, Thursday July 18th at 2.80 p. m. Subject "The art of being merry ;" "How to manage a husband" to be taken by Mts. Geo. Addy and Mrs. 0. Raynarcl. SUDDEN Dieersa-The death sum- mons came to Wm. Graham last Sat- urday very suddenly when at his home he passed away without many minutes warning. He was 75 years of age and is survived by his wife and adult family. Mr. Graham was form- erlya resident of Howick township. Funeral took place to Dime cemetery, Rev. D. B. McRae conducting an ap- propriate service. The bereaved are sympathised with in their Budden sorrow. Mrs. Alnnza Heath, of Grey township ; Mrs. Ballantyne, of Wrox- eter ; Wm. of Vancouver and George of Elma, are the children absent from home. the banquet 141r. McDonald rendered a number of bagpipe selet•.tions that were greatly enjoyed and his daugh- ter, Miss Vermt,ltlanced several High- land dances most artistically. Jamestown Miss Pearl Ashton, of Gorrie, will teach the Boundary school -Grey and Howick-for the next ter'rn, succeed- ing Miss Evans. Salary is $525. She has completed iter Normal training at Stratford, Grey Miss Marion Smith was visiting relatives in Morris. Last week Oliphant and Mrs. Smith called on old friends at Bluevale and Wingham. Mrs. John Lake was called to Wing - ham last week owiug to the serious illness of her father, Edward Bosman, who died Saturday morning, The Sabbath School meeting in the school house of S. S. No. 1 was re- opened last Sunday afternoon Miss Bobz, the Superintendenthaving re- turned from her holiday. S. R. Creme and son Ross, of Toron- to, were renewing old friendships dur- ing the past week. They came up on the annual excursion of Huron Old Boys from the Queen city. DRarxs LET. -The Council last Monday let the Smillie drain to W. A. Stevenson, of this township, for $4,000. Connolly & Nicholson were awarded the Grant drain at 112,9$7.75. Both contractors have had experience and will know how to tackle the jobs. Wingham The remains of Gus. A. Schmidt were taken to Sebringville for inter- ment. Deceased was 33 years old. He came here some time ago and bought the hardware business from Mr. Stuart. He had only been in business a short time when the Beav- er block in which his store was located was destroyed by fire and Mr. Schmidt lost heavily, Besides his wife lie leaven a family. Before one of'bhe largest crowds of the season, Wingham foot ball, team applied the white wash brush to Goderich at Victoria Park, by a score of 7 to 0. Play was fast throughout and the game was one of the cleanest - ever played here. P. Mc]wen refere- ed. The.teams lined up as follows :- Goderich-itic.Dnnadd, goal ; R..Bate- man and J. Oreddocic, beaks ; 3. Dabbs and G. Nesbitt, halves ; Vallelle, Hawkins, Hunt, Townsend, Leach. and Martin forwards, Win harp- Alderson, goal ; Reddick and Parker, backs ; Huffman, Jones and Brown, halves; McKercher, Geddes, Telford, Day and Pollard, forwards. The members of L, 0. L. No. 704, marched to St. Pants church Sunday, and heard a ver eloquent amnion b. Rev. E. B:. droll. During the service Mrs. J. 0. Smith rendered a solo most acceptably and Mr. Willis at the organ played a fine program. A mem- ber of members of outside lodges at- tended the service, together with some of the Loyal True Blues, Orange Young Brittons and inertly of tire, 'Huron Old Boys. The parade was marshalied by J. Guest. Among the visiting brethren were County Mas- ter Stewart, of Blnevale ; Past Dis- trict Master Beck, of Goderich Secretary, .111111 Robertson, of L. 0. L. Nri. 207, Toronto and Roger Orock er, of L, 0. L. No, 479, Toronto. A most enjoyable celebration was held at the home of David and Mrs. McDonald, Ftrancis street oil Satur- day evening when they celebrated the 25th anniversary of their wedding. A large member of friends from the town and district• were present and extended the most hearty congratula- tions to Mr. and Mrs. McDonald. Among the beautiful presents they 1 purse and i.eot.tved were a wetI•fit edu several handsome nettieles of cut glass and silverware. Fifty guests sat down to a splendid banquet, which was served rn the drawing room which was most attractively decorat- ed as Well as the tables, with roses, atnilax and 00 dowers. Following nesietetl by Rev. George Jewitt, of Blyth an old friend and a former neighbor, Interment was made in Bluevale cemetery where the children were buried. Deceased was very fond of company ;• was a Methodist in reli- gion and a Oouservative in politics. He was the soul of hospitality and no- body ever left his home bungry. Widespread sympathy is extended to the bereaved, especially to Mrs. Busman who performed her part as wife and mother so loyally. A fine man passed away when Edward Bosman died. Goon Train. -A successful Garden Party was held at the home of'Jno. R. Bell, 8th line, on Thursday evening of last week under tbe autpices of the Jackson Church Sabbath School. Ohair was occupied _by A. Howlett, Suiierinteuden of the school and the following program was well rendered -Instrumental selections by Mr. Wise Newark, N. J. ; addres Rev. Dr. Oaten, Bruseele ; Zonophone selection by Mr. Parr ; song Jno. McArthur ; address, Rev. G. Jewitt, Blyth ; solo, Albert Payne, National Anthem. Proceeds were over $44.00, which will be devot- ed to school purposes. Mr. and Mrs, 13e11 made first-class host and hostess and did their part splendidly. Morris Miss Grace and Elizabeth Ferguson, of Niagara Falls, Ont., are home for a vacation. The new bridges will be pushed a- long so as to be ready before the Fall rains set in. Miss Irene Olegg, who has beeh teaching at Troy. Ont., is enjoying a holiday at home. ' James and Mrs. Ireland, 3rd line, were visiting relatives and friends at Seaforth and Clinton. Township Council and Court of Re- vision on McGee and Bird drain By- laws will be held Monday, 29th fust. Miss Carrie Jackson is home from Brigden, where she has been filling a millinery position, for her holidays. Mrs. S. Dodd, of Barrie, is a visitor at the parental home. She is a daughter of James and Mrs. Davis, 511i line. Trouble is brewing over the rough handling of a Oth line youth by some of the young man of the community. It will be ventilated before Police Magistrate Morton at Wingham. .4. large number of old neighbors and friends attended the funeral of the late Edward Beeman, of Wing - ham, formerly of this township, on Wednesday. He was one of the pioneers. The attention of License Inspector Johnston is called to a Sunday beer keg display made on one of the side roads. It is said the beer came from Brussels. This is paving the way for Local Optiou in Morris all right. Last Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Jewitt, the new pastor, preached his introductory sermon at tbe Jackson church, His theme was "Ambassa- dors" and WAS well handled. We wish hint success in his labors. FARM BOUGHT. -The fine 100 acre farm of Samuel Jordan, Si Lot 7, Con. 5, has been purchased by James Miebie of the same locality, the price being $5,700. Possession will be given next' January.. Mr. Jordan will go to Van- couver, B. 0., for a trip and may make his home there, We wish all concern- ed success but hope Mr. Jordan will still continue to live iu Morris. EDWARD BOMMAN. DEOEASID.- At 9.45 last Saturday ' morning Edward Bosman, an old and highly esteemed former resident of Morris township, passed peacefully away at his home at Wiugbaro attended by his faithful wife. Deceased was born in York- shire, England, and came to Canada in 1884. He spent some time at Lon- don and Clinton before locating in Morris where he purchased 100 acres on the 2ud line from a Me, Fenton. On the 21st of March 1800 be took as his life partner Miss Mary Stephenson, of Clinton, and with her settled on the newly purchased bush farm. By industry, thrift and economy suc- cess crowned their efforts, as it de- served to, and prosperity attended them so that farm was added to farm until 500 acres carne into possession of lilt•. Bosman. 11 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Bosman moved from their com- fortable home on the farm to Wing - ham where they spent the passing years enjoying the respect of all who knew thou. The subject of this notice was bothered for the past 20 years with rheumatism and 5 years ago had the misfortune to break his. ie g The last illness was very brief. While sitting waiting his breakfast Friday morning' a pool of blood was noticed on the floor and upon in veetigation it was found to be caused by a bad hemorrhage 011 his leg. A doctor was speedily • called and tine bleeding temporarily stopped but later It started again resulting in Mr. Bosman's death. He was conscious to the last and conversed with those. at hand. Mr. Bosman is 'sur- vived by his wife, beep eons (John a 0. P. R. engineer•. at )3,randon, Man., and i:tarty ie Morrie township 'on the homestead) and daughtefs'(Mrs. Robt, Vincent, of Alberta ; Mrs, Jno, 13, Lake, Grey township •;' Mrs. Robt. McGee, Morris 1 Mts. I, Pepper, and Mrs. James• Leishman of Sasicafche- wair.) . Mre. T. Campbell, of '4Vinni- peg; Misses Jennie. and Ida and au mfrenb'sotn are deceased. A brother and sister live in Yorkshire and a no phew, Harry .Bosman, in Toronto. john ' Stephenson, of Clinton is a brother to Mrs, Bosman. funeral took place Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Dr. Rubledge, deceased's pattor Extensive preparations are being made to aceotnntotiate the crowd on the 12th of July. Mrs, George McMoran, of Chicago, is the guest of her slater, Mrs. John R. Ilenkirk, Market street. The band and firemen are making preparation for attending the fire- nien s tournament in St. Marys on Aug. 7th. Miss May Wightman, nurse, has gone to Broderick, Sask., in response to a telegram from a friend, who is seriously i11. Misses 1yicGuire and Hughes, of the Mcleaul millinery staff, have gone home for theholidays, the former to Wallaceburg and the latter to Inger- soil. W. O. MacKay, Dr. John el, Mc - Paul and Thos. McNaught, who came up from Toronto on the Huron Old Boys' excursion, returned last even- ingg'� C. H. Broadfoot, of Broadfoot Bros., Moose Jaw, is home on a, visit to his family. Before coming East he ran up to Regina and says one must see the damage to fully undersband the force of the cyclone. T. G. Shilingiaw and daughter, of Egmondville, Geo. and Mrs. Douglas and daughter, of Blake and Norman Boyce, Mrs, James Laurie and Mrs. Margaret Wallace, left for a trip through the West. The first good rain for a month came Monday evening with a fierce thunder storm. Several telephones were put out of business, and the house of G. M. Chesney, on Goderich street was again struck. This is the third time this house has been struck by lightning. Jno. and Mrs, Walker have received word from their daughter, Miss Mary, her narrow 'n of in Regina, telling g g escape during the cyclone. Never thinking of the danger, they had watched the peculiar cloud coming up -the queerest cloud ISiss Walker had ever seen. Her uncle, E. 0. Walker, formerlyof Brussels, was saved by the wals forming an arch over his bead. Listowel STRUCK B'r LIGHTNING.- Listowel was visited by an electrical storm Tuesday, June 8th, about 9 p. m. The flashes of lightning were vivid and the peals of thunder loud and long. The residence of McD, Fleming, Wallace street, who is lying ill was struck. The lightning struck a chimney on the Sonth side' of the house, knocking the bricks compos- ing part of the chimney loose and causing themwith to fall a crash on the roof and ground. The chimney is in Mr. Fleming's bed room, in which there is a stove -pipe hole, closed with a tin stopper, directly over Mr. Fleming. The force of the electricity blew the stopper out across the room, striking Miss Fleming, but not seriously. As good fortune would have it, Mr. Fleming was sleep- ing at the time. It awoke him, but caused no bad effects. LATE Jomc AsgIN.- There died at Listowel on Sunday morning, July 7th, John Askin in his 79th year. The funeral which was well attended took place from his late residence, Bismarck street. Tuesday afternoon at 12 o'clock. Service was con- ducted by Rev. D. W. S. Urquhart. Intermeut took place at Fairview cemetery. The floral tributes showed the esteem in which the deceased was held. The late John Askin was ons of the pioneers of the Queen's Bosh. It was his delight to relate to visitors startling stories of the early days. He had been sick for several months, but was down town Friday, just two days before he was stricken by the hand of death. His wife predeceased him. Out of a family of five sons and two daughters, he is survived by three sons and one daughter, who have the sympathy of the community in thein bereavement. Wroxeter Dr. Clapp, of Mildmay, was in the village last Wednesday. Miss May Hogg, of Fordwich, visit- ed this week with Mrs. Thos. Savage. Miss Miller of Prince Albert, Sask., is the guest of relatives in this vicin- ity. icin itgGen McIntosh, of Stratford, was a visitor at the home of Jno. Davidson's over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Reis, of Bruner, visit- ed over Sunday with the former's brother, leeeve Reis, Met. Fred, Davey went to Grand Valley on Saturday where she will spend several weeks. W. B. Barton, of the Trader's Bank, left on Saturday to spend a two weeks' vacation ab bis home in Beeton. Mrs. J. Tennyson and little daugh- ter, of Toronto, are 'spending a few weeks with:the former's parents B. and Mrs, Henning. Mrs. T. Coulter (nee'Jennie Miller) of Balcarres, Sask., and Mrs, Thos. Miller, of Toronto, are renewing ac- quaintances here. • W. 0, Hazlewood was called to Clifford this week owing to the death of his mother. The funeral took place in Clifford on Wednesday. James and bit's. Ireland, of Durham, former residents of the village, spent several days recently witlethe lattei's sister, Mrs. F. V. Dickson. James and Mrs. Ballantyne were at Ethel several days of this week at- tending the funeral of the latter's father, who (lied suddenly on Satur- day. James Wylie, Allan Frralfck, R. S. Bann, John Patterson, W. McLean, aid Arthur Stunt, were amongst those who attended the exclusion to Toeon- to and Niagara Falls on Friday. A number from here attended the Garden Party held ab A. Gallahines under the auspices of the Salem church on Tuesday evening. Wing- 'ham ing'ham Brass Band was in attendance and a most enjoyable time was spent. Seaforth Miss Norma Dickson is visiting Priends in Goderich. Mete. A. E. Kinder has gone to Thor- old on a two weeks' holiday. Mrs. J. F. Daly and children are visiting friends in Hamilton. Mrs. W. B. Kerelake is in Flint, Mich., visiting her sister, Mrs. hough. A lame cumber of local spotty are taking in the races ab London this. week. Thomas Lockhart, Troy, N. Y., is visiting his .brother, Wm. Lockhart, of McKillop, 362 tickets were sold at Seaforth Inc the Union Sunday School excursion to (loderich. Miss Grata T. Watson, teacher, is irotlie from Moose Jaw, Seek., for the Summer vacation. SUCCESFUL ENTRANCE PUPILS. The Entrance papers are generally considered as being very fair this year and a large number of pupils were suc- cessful, At Clinton 70 wrote and 49 passed ; at Blvbh 22 passed out of 28. Total marks 650 ; to pass 390 were necessary and for honors 487 had to be made. CLINTON. Honors. James Wylie 537. Chester Johnston 510. Jennie Miller 506, Flora Fingiand 497. Harriett Oanteion 491. Pearl Cunningham 488. Passed. Austin Nediger 481. Florence Fawcett 480. Frank Pennebaker 480. Pemlea Ball 479. Harvey Stewart 478. Alvin S. Townshend 476. Lloyd Rice 472. Charles Cantelon 468. Harold Leslie Hanley 462. John Ross Taylor 462. Isabel Sinclair 458. Anna V. Shanahan 456. Bettie Silber Rowden 456. Gifford Beaton 452. Francis Reynolds 451. Verdes Asquith 449. Agnes L. B. Allan 448. Clinton Cook 444. Roy Arthur Tyndall 444. Gerbie Wallis 443. Neil Sparks 440. William Appleby 486. Eugene Sheeley 434. e Eva Garter 433. Annie Stewart 433. Luella F. Lobb 428. Arnold Glazier 426. Douglas Shipley 425. Lavern Wm. Churchill 424. . Foster Copp 423. James O. Lansing 420. Maggie M. M. Lansing 419. Charles Thompson 418. Wilfred Orich 417. Olara Twitchell 414. Ethel Gladys Orich 418. Zerelda Churchill 410. Walter Shier 410. Albert Shier 408. Francis W. Gray 405. Austin Martin 400. Bernie Hall 899. Lloyd Wilken 393. BLYTH. Honors. Nora McCaughey 551. !; Y Patience Scott 548. Helen ()timing 531. V. Alberta Strothers 513. Eunice Metcalfe 496. Passed. Robert Phillips 475. Hazel Noble 489. W. James Brown 468, - Robert Wallace 483. Effle 'Stoltz 462. Mae Laundy 450. Dorris -Scott 448. Alma Youngblet 485. William White 484, Fern Symmington 418. Fern Johnston 418. Jewel Grainger 416. Earl'Raithby 415. Lena Plunkett 407. Arinsteorg Snell 404. William Ottrter 893. Amos Andrew 392.' notified, but after learning of the cir- cumstances decided an inquest unnec- eesary. For several days Mickte luta suffered fr'oneneuralgia, and this, to- getlter• with the torrid weather, prob- ably prompted the deed. The dead man was 40 years old and had a wife and three children. TOURING HURON CO. The delegation of the Huron Old Boys' Association of Toronto arrived at Wingham on Suuday afternoon on their auto trip around the county. They were islet between Winglraur and Gorrie by deputation from the •town in three autos headed by Reeve McDonald, ex -Mayor Ducliey Holmes. and others and were given au eutbusi- astic welcome. The th'legatiou arriv- ed in Goderich by special train Satur- day and were met at the station by a large number of prominent citizens, including E. N. Lewis, M. P., W. Proudfoot, M. P, P. and many others. Mr. Lewis entertained them ae his residence and grounds iu the after- noon after which they left for Bay- field, being joined by Messrs. Lewis, postmaster and W. Kelly at Bayfield. They were received by the Reeve of the village and were met by auto loads of Zurich residents, including J.J. 'Verner, M. P., Dr, Campbell, De. McKinnon, Reeve Hess, J. A. Williams, Ed. Zeller, 3. Deichasb, A. Neidman, W. Hoffman, W. Ruby, F. Kalbfleisch, F. Hess, 3. Rickbell, E. Sloshote, J. Pi'eehe and J. Constanine, Leaving Bayfleld the patty proceeded via the lake shore road to St. Joseph, where they celebrated. Zurich was reached at 6 p, m. where a public din - new was held at Rann's Hotel and the citizens turned out in full force. The Part reachedd Exeter about dusk, where a hearty reception wasawait - ing them at the hands of the citizens. The party were met by the citizens' band and the Orange band and stimuli -- bee nunx- ben of prominenb citizens, including. Reeve Heilman, T. B. ()ailing, T. PG, Stanbury, Jos. Senior, 3. Southcot, N. D. Hurden and J. W. Taylor. The two bands interspersed with Pip- er Ross, of Toronto, kept up the music till a late hour Sunday morning. The party came up the London road through-Hensall and liippen to Sea- forth, where a call was made on Jas. McMichael, the oldest man in the county. Mr. McMichael is in his 91st year and is known over Western Ontario -as a champion bowler.. At his present age he still takes en active interest in this popular sport. Sun- day afternoon the party visited Wal ton, Brussels, Wroxeter, Gorrie and Bluevale. Sunday night they were housed .at the Queen's hotel, Wing- .. ham and Monday . in Belgrave, were Blyth, Londesboro', and 0linton. • Morris Council Minutes of Council meeting iheld in the Township Hall, Morris, on Mon- day, June 17th. The members were all present' the Reeve in the chair. The mimrtes of last meeting were read and approved. At the Court of Revision N. D. part N. 4 29, con. 5, and N. 3 lot 29, son. 8, was assessed to Alfred husker, owner'; J. H. Bryans, N. i lot 30, con. 5, owner R. H. Garniss, N. 3 11, corn. 3, owner ; Ru - beg Garniss, N. 4 11, con. 3, dog struck off. Laidlaw --'Fraser, that we ex- pend $100 on the West gravel road provided East Wawanosk ex- pended a Tike sum. Carried. Thuell-Elston, that we expend $100 on the East boundary. Carried. Elston-Thuell, that we finally pass By-law No. 4, 1912, for the purpose of borrowing $23,000, to be expended in buildiug bridges. Carried. The fol- lowing accounts were passed and • paid.: -John Parrott, repairing bridge 58,50 ; Wni. Abram, rep. bridge, $7.00 ; Roble Smith, gravel, $7.00 ; Margaret Shedden, gravel, 88 30 ; Ed, Pollard, repairing a washout 3rd line, $30.00 ; T. D. Mcleweu, Returning Ofcer, $4.00 ; D. Laidlaw, R. • 0, 54.00 ; Geo. McOall, R. 0., $4.00 ; Situs Johnston, R. 0., $4.00 ;' Wm Fergus- 00, R. 0., $4.00 ; Thos. Miller, R. 0., 54.00 ; A, McEwen, By-law and elec- tion, $10.00 ; Beach Alcock gravel and shovelling, $8,20: 11. ' Vint, bal- ance culverts on McCall drain, $634.50 ; Wm. Ferguson, inspecting 20 clays, $36.00 ; Thos. Clarke, fixing crossing on river, $7,00 ; Ingot Iron Co., cul- vert, eecOall dr., 890,00 • 'Ingot Iron l'.)o., culvert, McCall dr„ '563,51; Ingot Iron Co.. culvert, Township, $45.90; Thos. Marshall, temporary bridge, Murray -Lamb drama, $4.50 ; Wm. Taylor, putting in culvert Me0all drain, sideroacl lots 20.21, 515.00 Peter McArthur, iron culvert, con. 9, lots 21-22, $10.00 ; Solomon Shannon, ligghts on culvert, McCall drain, $13 Wm, Taylor,farm bridge, McCall drain, $15.00 ; H, Kirkby, contractor Smith drain, $200.001 Jas. Wells, temporary culverts, $8,00 ; Wm. Bern- ard, shovelling gravel, and repairing fence, $2.00 ; Bell Telephone Oo,,40c D. Jordan, fence deviation road; $5.00. Council adjourned to. meet on Monday 29th day of July. A. MACEWEN, Clerk, SAD DEATH. -Crazed, it is believed, front the efleots of the terrible heat, WillianrMickle, a farther of Malden Township, uearAmherstbierg, comm i t - ted sou'he 50155 time Sunda 1shang, ing. Body was discovered supend- ed from therafters of it small out- house some Imre later by Mickle's mtr- thor, who was searching for her son. Ooroner Parke, of Amherstburg, was Miss Annie McQuarrie is home from her millinery position at Blyth for a few Weeks. Chas. and Mrs. Layton and chiidree of Seaforth, visited at the homy of Mrs, D, Robb Sunday. George and Mrs. Pollard were he Clinton this week visiting at the home of J 8'. and Mrs. Wssman, The latter is their daughter. What might have beau a set•i005 fire wes narrowly averted in the restaurant Of fl, Rogues, Luckeow, pa Saturday eight. While all the' employees were busy in the main part of the bui ldin g, the gasoline stove in the kitelree by some means started a blase 10 the rafters. The fire was just getting into the roof when it wee disooverecl. Willing hands helped to put it tut, and no datnage was done.