The Clinton News Record, 1926-09-30, Page 1No.-2377-43th Year,.
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HOSIERY
FOR FALL
In Silk and Wool,
hi all the new
leading shades.
To introduce tlie new lines, we
will hav,e special prices for Friday
and Saturday: Sizes $-.1- to 10.
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ririouric),}lig
The Arrival of
We have now on ,display our new Fall ONirreoats,(Suitsjlat's,
Caps and Sweater. Coats and Pullovers ip various
shades and patterns.
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The Best Efforts of the Best Matufacturers in their
" - different lines. .-
CL0TIN C01
"A Square Deal for Every
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LOCAL MARKET!..
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Eggs, 25e to 40c.
Butter, 33e. -
Wheat, $1.10 to $1,15.
Oats, 356 to 40e. .
I3uekwheat, 65e.
Bar1ey, 50c to 60c4
Live Hogs, $1140.
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUIVOED,
IVIr. and Ms. Adam SteeeverteRiver,
view Fai,ns, Stanley township, an-
nOunce the engagement of their, ses
eon d daughter, Abigail Mary, to Feed,
3, 'Wallis, B. Arch.,, of •New York,
younger son ''•of• Mr. and 1VIS.s. C. J.
Wallis of Clinton, the marriage to
take place in October.
CLINTON GIRL SAFE.
The London Free Press on Tuesday
had the following item regarding a
Clinton girl, who was for a time a
member of its staff, but was in Miami
during the big blow:'
•
J "Word has been received from Mi-
ami, Florida, from Miss Etta Mc -
Brien; formerly of this city, who
states that she was uninjured during
the hurricane and suffered no per-
sonal loss of any kind,
Miss McBrien writes that the work
of elearing has begun. She herself
experienced the unusual situation of
being surrounded by, five feet of
water, but the apartment in which
she lives was strongly constricted
and withstoOd the storm. Mafine,
nsilitary and police officials aresstill
guarding property, although,militai'Y
law has been lifted."
HOLLAND—NEDIGER.
The marriage was solemnized at
noon yesterday, at the home of the
bride's parents, oil Miss Daisy Nedi-
ger, second daughter of Mr, and Min.
W. J. Nediger, and Mr. Norman
James Holland, eldest son of Ms. and
Mrs. G. C. Holland.
The i.ev. A. A. „Holmes conducted
the ceremony, which was witnessed
only by members of the immediate
The bride wore a dainty gown of
ashes of roes georgette and' carried
a bouquet of pink roses •and maiden-
habefern. S.he also wore the groom's
gift, a gold and pearl bar pin. Miss
Helen Nediger, sister of the bride,
played the wedding music. The bride
and groom -were unttended. The
brides father gave her in marriage.
• the home was prettily decorated
with •flowers.
A wedding breakfast followed, and
later Mr. and Mrs. ITollana left on a
Motor trip to Hamilton, Niagara, and
other points south, Tho bride wore
on her trip a blue canton crepe frock
with grey coat and black hat,
Mr. and Mrs. Holland will take up
their residence at Faindew.Farne the
16th concession of Goderich township,
which WEIS recently purchased by the
bridegroom. They will have the good
wishes of a large circle of friends for
a happy Married life.
HIGCLNS---MoTAGGART,
The marriage of Margaretsesecond
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George D.
McTaggart, to Mr. Douglas Gordon
Higgins, son of Mrs. Higgins and the
late Thomas,. M. Higgins of Toronto,
took place on Saturday afternoon at
the residence of the bride's •parents,
"The Hedges," Clinton, the Rev. Al -
beet A. Holmes officiating. The house
was beautifully deeorated with quan-
tities of autumn flowers. The charm-
ing. bride, who was given hemarriage
by her father, wore a French gown
of. white crepe satin, with side motif
in white and silver, the long train
falling gratefully from the'sheulders.
Tile bridal veil of Spanish lade was
becomingly draped from a coronet
with sprays of tiny orange ,blossorns
at either side. She cavilled a shower
bouquet of 'Sweetheart roses and lily -
of -the -valley. The two pretty brides-
maide, -Miss Eleanor McTaggart, sis-
ter of the bride, and Miss Sheila Hig-
gins, sister „Of the groom, were
frocked alike in vose georgette with
-Lam hats -of deeper rose and shoes to
match. Me. D'Avey Higgins, Mont-
real, brother' of the grooms acted as
best -man. The ushers were Mr. Beef-
ney Higgins, Mr. Earl Lowndes, Mr.
T. I. Findley and 1V1r. Roy Firsthrook,
all of Toronto. '
During the signing of the register,
Miss Mary MeMuithie sang "Al-
ways." The wedding music was played
by Miss Jean McMurehie.
• Mrs. MeTaggart, mother of the
bride, wore a handsome gown of
black lace and black la4e hat. and
carried Ophelia roseg., Mrs. Higgins,
mother of the ga.diiiit, wore an attrac-
tive white gown of flat crepe, with
black velvet hat and oersted pink
roses.
Some of •the out of town guests
were: M. end Mrs. Alaistair Cretan:,
Mater Malcolm Crerar, Mr. Gordon
H. Mills, pf Hamilton; •IVIV. W. And-
erson, Mr. and 1VIrs. Percy Heed, MT.
and Mrs. E.. 0. Fleming, iVfts, And-
rew Gunn, Miss Douglas Genn, kb.
Andrew Gunn Mr, and Mrs. Elliott
Greene, Mr, Terence Higgins, Miss
Margaret Johnston, IVIvs. John Mac-
lay, Miss Winnefred MacDonald, Nt.
Harold Swakey and Il/fr. and Mrs.
'Preis, all of Toronto; Mr, HavolO
Rolph of Montreal; Me. and Mrs. L.
I-Iiggins, .Chile, South America; Dr,
and Mes. Cordon and Miss Kathleen
Roos of Kitchener; Mrs, A.. P. Gundry
and Nt. II. Gundry of Ingersoll; Miss,
Emma Higgins of Guelph; Miss Mary
Deteoit; IVIr, Melcohn Mc-
Taggart, jr., Windsor; Mr: and Mrs.
Alvin Hemphill, Hengsill; Or. Feed
Broder, Moviesburg; • 1Vhe George D.
MeTaggert, jr., Quebec, and Miss
Helen Keenleyside of Regina.
On their return from a honeymoon
tail, Mr. end Mrs, Higgins will vesicle
in' Tovonto. .-, Et
A PAR,TING
A:fter ehoir practise in Wesly -Wil-
lis eleurdh. on Friday evening last
en edjournment wag ree"de tuthe leCs
ture room, where a little program was
gone through, after Which Mr, Lorne
Cookereed an ackiress.to Mr. AseIVIes
Kinnon, who left; tewn-this week, and
Mr, W:Metch, on behalf of the ehsas,
presented him with a fountain pen.
Mr. IVIeKinnon ha.4 been connected
with the 'Willis church,- choir ,before
the union of the two • congregations
and had since been vei`.3r regular in
aanttdtetnhdeanscndaatythseervitveeeeskly,mpariavetiesxes.
pressions of goodwill were extended
tp him and good wishes for the future
HOSPITAL,,AZAAR• •
The annuda s Hospital Bazaar will
be held in-tha`.: town hall tomorrow,
Friday. The intention was to have a
street fair this year, but the unfavor-
able weather has caused the Board to
change its plans and have the af-
fair under cover.
Preparations are being made to
have a fine bazaar, whether the sun
shines or not. There will be booths
Where various articles, useful, orna-
mental and fanciful will be offered
for sale. The various organizations
in Clinton and community, which have
shown a continued interest in the hos-
pital, will preside over these booths,
• There will also be a baby show of
"Hospital Balsies," babies under six
months, front six months to one year
and from one year to one and a half
years. Prizes will be given in this
contest.
Afternoon tea will be served,
In the evening dances will be held
in the town hall and the -Old Time
Dance Club teoms, to which all whO
enjoy tripping the light fantastic toe
are invited.
Proceeds of all departments of the
entertainment go to the support of
Clinton Public Hospital.
SOME REMINISCENCES.
At the regular meeting. of r.O.O.P.
No. 83 on Tuesday evening Mr. Wil -
ham Taylor of London, who is a ment-
her of the lodge- but who is not able
to attend very often; was present and
gave a very interesting reminiscent
talk to the members.
It was a very special occasion for
Mr. Taylor, for it was just exactly
foetyssix years, th the day, since he
»was initiated into the Order in Clin-
ton lodge, Mr. Taylor left Clinton
about forty-five years ago, spending
some time in' London, later going to
Winnipeg, during the big boom, and
'still later going to Minneapolis. He
affiliated with the lodges in all of
these cities, going. through the theirs
in the. latter city. Returning to Clin-
ton in the earlY. nineties he again af-
filiated with the old lodge; althouglie
be only spent a couple of years here,
and has been a member here ever
since. He lived for limey Years in
Chicago hut he continued to keep his
membership in Clinton. Having be-
gun here be intends to end here and
if he lives four years more he will
have completed fifty years as an Odd -
fellow, Owing to failing health Mi..
Taylor was advised hy: his physician
about six years ago to leave Chicago
and he decided to rehire to Canada
and he has since resided in London.
Mr. Taylor's reminiscences and his
information regarding Oddfellowship
in the various cities in which he has
lived 'were much enjoyed by the mem-
bers.
The local lodge has arranged to
have a euchre party on Tuesday ev-
ening next, when the Bsucefield lodge
will be here.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
• Baptist Church
Services at three and seen o'clock
Sunday. Services will also be held :at
eight o'clock each night this tveek.
These services are under the direc-
tion of Dr. and Mrs. Gunton, who have
been Conducting a mission for the
past ten days. All welcome
„
Pthsbyterian Church
Service in the Baptist church at
eleven. o'clock Sunday morning. Mr. •
Booth of the China Island lVfission
will conduct the service.
• Sunday school at ten o'clock.
• The W. A. will meet sit the home
of Mrs. W. A. Grant on Tuesday af-
ternoon at two o'clock.
Ontario Street United Church ,
The felIowehip meeting for the ;
members of the Church at 10 ecleck.
•'Services et 11:00 and at .7:00. Rev.
5: D. Chown, LL.D., will preach at
both services. Ina Chown 'is well
known throughout the churches, as
General Superintendent of the dethos
Metho-
dist Church, and as being a foremost., s
leader in the promotion of.the Church
union movement. A. hearty welcome
is extended to all. .
Wesley -Willis 'United Church t
The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup-
per will be administered et the morn- s
ing service on Sunday, The evening t
service will be withdrawn on account
of the anniversary services' in On- d
tario street church.
At a well -attended meeting on Mon- t
day evening a Young Peoples Society
was organized, to meet each hiforiday f
evening. The following officers ,i
were elected: i
Presideut: Miss Stewart.'
Vice Leslie Pearson, ' c
Secretary: Lorne Cook. F
• Treasurer: FercY LiVermore.
Committees—Devotional Congener: a,
Greta Van:Horne; Missionmy conven-
er: Ethyl Iiolniess Citizenship con- 1
trener: Will Mutchs ;be; Literary e
convenee 1V1iss, Jean Hobbs; 'Scleial
'convener: iCharles Cerbist. .
sislanist: MadelinesVanHoene. p
The Mistion Band Leaeee will meet
t seven O'clock on Friday evening,. P
A FAREWELL' SOCIAL.
OJ Feiday evening laet the eloir of
St. Pani's ,ehurch had a httle social
time after Peactiebea faxewsell to IVIr.
•G. A. C. Jones who leaves the end of
this week for London, where lie has
Accepted a position with the Hyman
Co., Ltd.
Ma. Jones has assisted the choir
during. his sojourn in Clinton and has.
made many friends among, the ,young
ptc:e,wopnleisblyeg'v4Irset°tleisil.hi5 'aePasrture • •fr°11'
SCHOOL FAIRS.
Next Monday and Tuesday, Oct.
4th.and 5th, are the dates of the
School Pairs, If is several fairs
rolled into 'one,' for .Clinton Pliblic
school and the schools of the sur-
rounding sections. •
Preparations are being made for a
good exhibit on the part of the var-
ious schools and. ,it is hoped the
weather will be favorable, so that the
plans may be carried out.
On the evening of the second day,
Oct. 5th, the singing and public
speaking contests will be held in the
town hall.
LITTLE LOCALS.
Yesterday was the last Wednesday
half holiday of the season.
Clinton people made good use of
the last.Wednesday'half holiday yes-
terday by attending the .Bayfielci Fair.
4sMr. W. M. Aiken and Mrs. Frei
11anly of Clinton were among the suc-
cessful exhibitors at Bayfield Fair
YeLsItefridrastY'priEsease.11 brYught h°111°
MY. S. S. Cooper has bought from
Mx. Cartwright 'the -building on the
corner of King and Mary streets
which was badly damaged by fire
some little time ago, and is having it
repaired.
DEANERY S. S. MEETING.
A meeting of the Huron Deanery
Sunday School Association was held
in St. Paul's parish hall on Monday
evening. last, representatives being
present from allsparts of the deanery.
The president, Nt. IL Jennings, oc-
cupied the chair and adiesses were
given by D. B. Strudley of •Stratford
on "Stencil School Organization,"
and on "Be er Sunday School Teach-
ers" by Dr. S. ,Sileox, principal of -
Stratford Normal School, and a Bible
Class demonstration by Mrs. W. .F.
VanStoee. of ,Wingliam.
The following officers were elected;
: Preeident: H. Jennings, Exeter.
Vice: Rev, L. C. HarrisomGlinton,
See -Treasurer: Miss • Metcalfe
Blyth.
..4.t the conclusion of the meeting
the Clinton members served eefresh-
spents.
TEACHERS MEET IN CLINTON.
The East Huron Teachers' Institute,
will be held in St. Peel's parish hall,
Clinton, on -Thursday and Friday of
next week, Oct. 7th and Sth.
Registration takes place at ten
o'cleck Thursday,' the opening exer-
cises being participates] in by Rev!
L. C. Harrison, vector of St. Paul's
An address of welcome will also be
given by Mayor Jackson during the
morning, and besides the transaction
of routine (business Miss M. Me -
Naughton will give a report of the
Ontario Educational Association
meeting in Toronto, and the president,
N. M. Geddes, principal of the
Clinton Public school, will give an ad-
dress,
Those taking part in the afternoon
session are; Miss Jean Wylie, Miss
Patience Scott, Mr. Geo. W. Hofferd,
M.A. B. Peed, and Mr. E. A. Fines,-
Princlisal of the OlintonaCollegiate In-
etiOtantFriday morning the Institute
convenes at nine .00clock and address-
es or demonstrations will be given by
Miss Jean Babb, Miss Mabel Living.
stone and Mts. Henry .Snyder.
At the Friday afternoon session Dr.
Field, inspector, will give a •paper on
"Poems for Children,' Hofferd
will give another address and Dr. J.
W. Shaw will speak on "Treetment of
Infectious Diseases in Schools,. in-
cluding Goitre." ,
There will be no evening'. session
this year.
DEATH OF OLD CLNTON_BOY.
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The following despatch from Prince.
Albert, Sask., refers to the death of a
former Clinton boy, eldest son et the
Ate Robert Irwin, for Many years a
.esident and business man in Clinton:
"Prince Albert; Sask,, Sept„ 25th—
Supevintendent John Irwin, in charge.
of the. Prince Albert division of the
Canadian National Railways, died
his morning, following. a lengthy ill-
ness, He was previously stationed
t Dauphin, Men., and Edmonton,
Alta."
Mr. Irwin spent his boyhood in
Clinton and as a -young man entered
lie employ of the Grand Trunk Rail-
way, being connected on his mother's
ide with the late Chas. P1. Hays. He
retained his connectiorrwith the rail-
vay during: his life and was at his
eath superintendent of the Prince
Albert Division of the Canadian Na -
ion Railways. 7,
Mr, Irwin visited the old home teivn
rent time to time, his lag visit be.
rig- a couple -151 years ago, when go-
ng through by boat; he called at God -
rich, motored to Clinton and spent a
maple of hours or so with .1V1r, W. D.
and -other Old frienassin town.
Mr. Irwin is.•survived by his Wife,
nd a'Son, Mr, S. Irwin of Oshawa,
who went west on learaing of his
ether's illness. Also by one bet/th-
e and fotn. sisters. •
The remains arebeing brought to
Clinton for intevment 'in the Tensity
lot, It is esepected to arrive Monday
forenoon and the funeral will take
plaice froni the station. •
W. 3, MEETING.
The regalar meeting 01 the Wo-
men's Institute as held -on Thursday
last. The roll,Call was reapendecl to
With a pickle receipt,'11, nufalte(being
given. 1Vfiss Dorothy Rorke enter-
tained the members lay's, reaciiiii en-
titled ''The Triumphant Fat.her," and
the Misses Collyer gave a piano duet
and enehore, which was, much en-
joyed by the ladies. Mee, J,
0. Ganil-
ler gave a very interesting and in-
etructive paper' on "The Story of the
Months," or how the months got
their names. The hoitesees were
avirs. Rozell,.11114•s, Venner
and Mrs. Paisley. _
The Institute are taing charge of
a hoinescooking booth and towel sale
at the Hospital Bazaar. Each
mensber is asked' to canvas three noes
members for .contriliutions of baking
01' towels. •
People You Know.
Mr. and Mrs. 3. B. Lindsay are in
Toronto this week. •
Mr, and Mrs. B. Tyreman of Seaforth
spent Sunday with -Mr. and Mrs; W.
Hiles.Mr. Win. Taylor of London has been
in Clinton this week, renewing old
friendships.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hooper and Mes-
ter Gladwin of London visited /it
the home of their uncle, Mr. W.
Hiles, on Saturday last,
IVfes. Frank Libby and little son, who
4. have been visiting the lady's •par-
IVIns and Mrs. IL Glazier, foe
some tine, ]eft for their home in
New York yesterday,
Mr. and Mrs. W. ,Elnigh of Grand
Valley, Mrs. Bradwin of Arnpriov
and Mr. J. Emigh of Blyth were
guests of Miss Zetta Bawden last
- week, being here on account of the
illness of the late Miss Emigh
Miss Zetta Bawden attended the fpn-
eral of the late Miss Allie Ernigh,
whose death occurred in Clinton
last Thursdy, which took place
from her father's home in Blyth,
on Monday- afternoon. Miss Bata -
den and Miss Emigh had been in-
timate friends foreyears.
Mr. James Macdonald, his aunt, Miss
Callie Macdonald, and Miss Janey
McGregor of Cleveland, Ohio, mot-
ored over 'andare spending the
week with, the former's aunt, Mrs.
• James Scott, and other friends and
relatives in Clinton and Stanley
township, • • .
Mt's. A. J. Grigg joined her daughter-
s in-law, Mrs. Roy Grigg, and little
son, who have been visiting in
the east, in Toronto yesterday
and left with 'them for their home
• in' Calgary, where she will spend
some time. Mrs. Grigg' has not
been in good health for some time
and it is hoped the change will bo
beneficial to her.
Auburn
Mr. Walter Washington and Mrs. 3.
Washington visited friends in Clinton
on t u»day last.
Mr. Wallace King had his car dam-
aged on Tuesday evening when anoth-
er car jammed into it. Fortunately
uo one was hurt.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Flunking and fam-
ilY moved away this week- to Varna,
where Mr. Thinking has secured a
job.,
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Andrew visited
with Mr. and Sirs. Bert Gibbings on
Sunday last, '
Brucefierd.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the Union IVIanse, Brueefield, on Sat-
urday, September 25th, whpn• Grace
A48/180h, eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs, Williant Landsborough, of Tuck-
ersmith, was united in marriage to
Elmer Secord MeEtrien, son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. J. MeBrien of Hullett.
Rev. W. A. Bremner performed the
• ceremony, The bride was becomingly
gowned in Harding blue taffeta,
trimmed with gold net and'were ti
black picture hat. ImmediMely after
the ceremony Mr. and 'Mil. McBrien
left for a honeymoon in Essex and
Detroit. On their return they will 1
reside in III:dicta
The annual Rally clay service was
held last Sunday morning with a
large attendance, all• the centre pews s
it the auditorium, being well filled
with the scholars and their ;teachers. c
The choir, which was composed' of the h
girls and boys of the Sunday Sehool,
who had been trained by the organist. 11
Miss Jean Minalock, furnished music, 0
which was much enjoyed. Rev. Mr,
Bremner preached a most helpful so:- NI'
enon;his subject being "Service" Text
Rom. 12,1. He said vvesserve God b
when we give ourselves in loving set.- s
vMe for .others and character is the s
only thing that•counts with God. And 1.1
it is all that we can take with ns c
when we leaVe this world. • f
Miss Ada Reid and IVIiss Anna M. W
Hatigh and Mrs. Carmen Haugh left
this week to attend the University in
Toronto. They W111 be much missed
in \the church anal eommunity, R
Miss Elearim Snider visited friends In
in Detroit last week. '11
Mr. IL Zapfe's sale, which was held
lest week, was a most succeSsful one p
•1BaUtield •
Mts. Sas, Sparks ell Hensall iss vis-.
iting her brother, Mr. Robt. Delgaty
for a few days. -
Mr. and 1Virs. Victor 'I3net and fare -
By of London and .Mrs. Wright of
Torabto were guests of Mrs. P. W.
• Baker for a few days last week.
- Mr. send .Mrs. L. B. Smith spent
last week with their parents, Mr. and •
llars. Chas. Parker.
• The Guilds of Trinity chutelt.' will
not hold the fowl supper until a week
later than Oct 12, owing to the United
• Church Presbytery meeting being
held Isere on that date.
Mise Jean Hai.rison of Goderich is
visiting in the village ±0) 11, few clays.
1\Iiss Casson of Stratfovd is spencl-
ing a couple of weeks in W. R. Jow-
ett's cottage in the village.
Me, and Mrs. Roy Smith and fam-
ily of London are visiting WIT, and
Mrs. R. Smith.
"WE HAVE CERTAINLY SEEN A
TERRIBLE SIGHT"
"The Papers Predicted a Terrible "
Storni Hut We Didn't Pay Much
Attention." e
The following letter' was received
on Monday by'Mrs. McCeof of town
from her daughter, Mrs. Harold Frost
of Miami, Florida. afes. Frost will be
remembered by many here as Miss
Marjorie McCool and her description
of her experiences in the big storm
will be interesting. Mrs. Frost, and
her husband, who was at Palm Beach
at the time, were unhurt and suffered
less than many others, but neverthe-
lees their experiences were anything
but pleasant:
W. Palm Beach, Sept. 22nd,
"Dear Plother: Well, I know you
will be anxious to know all about the
storm. "'First of all, we are thankful
to be alive. The wind blew pretty
bard all day Friday and the papers
.medicted a terrible tropical storm but
of course we did not pay a great deal
of attention to it, I went sto bed
early as I was alone, Harold was at
-Palm Beech, and the wind kept get-
ting worse all the thee. About one -
thirty I got up and the awnings were
blowing terribly and searMg me to •
death. However I went back to bed
until two -forty-five then got up and
dressed. The awnings by this time e
were :blown sky-high and 1 was get-
ting lots of airs' I hung it out until
four o'clock, then feeling the house
moving, I called for help and Mr.
Shaciclick heard me and answered,
then came to me, and we had a ter-
rible time getting into Ladd's house.
Iff almost blew us away. I had put on
,en old coat and felt hat, so I wouldn't
get so wet, as it seemed like a cloud-
burst of rain as well, but I have -never
seen my hat ceecoat since. We sat up
till morning and about six or seven
the storm abated a little. But then it
started from directioe ancl
blew the upstairs windows in in
Ladcle house and we were kept very
busy dipping up buckets of water.
The wind kept up until three o'clock
Saturday afternoon, when it ceased
somewhat,. Conditions were terrible.
Thousands and thousands were home-
less, beautiful buildings were Vat on
the ,ground and one bemired people
were found dead or hurt under build-
ings. The injured were rushed to the
hospitals,
churches, hotele or any.
where, where there, were a few dry
rooms where they Could be cared for.
The dead were piked up in huge
tfacks. /t was a pitiful sight, -
was worried 'sick about Harold
buts he was coming to Me, as fast as
he.eould. He left Palm. Beach at six
o'clock ,Saturday evening and slid not
reach Miami until four Sunday morn-
ing. He had a terrible drive, over and
mound poles, trees' Wires and through
water. He passedone bendred and
fifty ems on the toad, trying to get
to Miami, but shale His was the
first ear to eome throngh,
Our house was moved about ten
feet,. then when the wied'chaeged it
came back; but is Off the foundatiOn;
bedding and alt my" 'clothes absolutes
y euined, all the eolors,ran together;
partitions blown down in the house
and everything. spoiled. But there
are lots worse. We saw big boats on
he bay shore, driven up high and ley,
about a block sfrose 'the bay, freight
me turned iiisside down and many ,
oases either blown over or unroofed.
We had no water, lights or gas in
fiend and they are afraid' of dise.ese
o actount a the lack of water. The
eople were starving es every place
•as veined end you could get nothing
o eats It was impossible to get -
read until ship 'and truck loads were
ent in 'front other cities. We came
o''West Palm Beach Monday after -
000 and will stay 'the a while.
ouldn't get up ' nerve to stay alone
or a Whil,e, 'Sel that I want to
ork to help make up Our losses,
owever. We had a Mortgage on 3
ouse but I guess it is' gone and peoe
le are worrying abotth the 'Minks.
ut we me both safe, so that is the •
ain thing. I am a nervous weeds,
ut guesaI will get over it,
No doubt al/ this will be in the
epee's at home. Weald like to see
helm to what they say, wIllthei..
and 'gool. prices prevailed. Me. and' 't
Mrs. zapie and family aro going to t
Detroit les live. Their many friends
are eorry to shave them leave. Mrs.
Zapfe was 8, faithful member and of- t
ficer in the W,M,S, and they- were all o
Members of the ISunday School: Tbe
good wishes of theft\ friends go with
them wishing them every success in, y
their esthete of labor. 1
hey exaggerate any or not.
Let ell the family see, this letter aa
cannot write to all. eige, have cm-
ainly eeen .£1; teriible sight. I have
ftenread of stems stech a14 thiebtut
ever saw one before:' will now
ease and go to sleep, if 3can. Hope.
ou.got my telegram before you saw
t all in the, papers.—NIARJORIE;"
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