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The Seaforth News, 1927-08-11, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 49, No,'32. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly SOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR ROMEd MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable he Olyinpia, Confectionery and Restaurant Quality Cured Meats at HUTCHISON'S Cheese, ehoiee old 30e, new 45e Baking Molasses, 6c per lb, Biking Syrup, 10e 1b. of best quality Club House Baking Powder, A choice baking powder with solidnicklespoonineachlb 35c Kay, is delicious for salads or sandwiches 6 oz. jar 30e 4apo,cleans and polishes all light (colored leather shoes 15c Pure Gold Jelly Powders, flaw- oredwith real fruit juices, reg,lar 10e at 4 for 250 corated' China Fruit Bowls, ,cheaper than same size in plain white ware • 25e Staler .Rubbers, good. quality 3 dozen_ for 25e Broken Walnuts, per lb. • 60e Gold Dust Washing Powder, A. splendidcleanerat 7c to 35cpkg. Gold Dust ScouringPowder, A new preparation sbnilar to - Old Dutch at 10c or 3 for 25e y'kinegar xxx Spirit and xxx Pure Cider, producedby Can- aida VinegaiILi3nited This firm is said tobe not only the larg- est in America butthelargest under the British flag. Our price for this vinegar is only 50e a, gal. and we have yet to learn of any firm -or Mail Or- - der House or Chain Store -or- ganization selling the same quality for less. SON. TCHI F, D H U Phone Phor Phood ).66 l bea !Shoe Value �. -New Sample Shoes in Black Satin and Patent Leather 1 Strap 15. ' �t, Reg. $5 R g.. .50 for . New Blond Kid with Rose Blush trimming Covered Spike and Chan "Heels Reg. $6.00 for $4.45 Womcn , sV Velvet f 50 v,r mens Sport Shoes with lirpe Soles • $3.65 !i Blonds 1 strapsize 5 . to w1131C1 S. l3 7/: . •aSor 5 Child's Blonds 1 strap size 8 to $1.65 I03; for • Misses Blond Kidsize 11 to 2 $3,00 0 Real Bargains in Real - Shoes and ar Values Surpassed by no , Shoe Store in: Seaforth CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church -Pastor, Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. Sunday, August 14th, -Union -ser- vices of 'Egmondville United and North Side United Churches. 9.0 a,m.---S:S. and Bible Classes in North Side. 1'1 a.m. in Egmondville United. Subject -"What is Your Attitude: 7 •p.m. in North Side United. Sub- ject, "What is your Motive." CROP DESTROYED, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Govenlock have just received a letter from their daughter, Mrs. Angus Bates, of near Irricana, Aita., saying'. their crop, which had been very promising, has been completely hailed out. ANNOUNCEMENT. 'Mr. and 'Mrs. 'W. James Miller, of London, announce the engagement of their daughter, t$velryn Agnes, :to Mr. Clifford Charles Hunt, son of -Mr. and Mrs, Edwin Hunt, of 'Seaforth, the marriage to take place quietly the lat- ter part of August, ` ' "' ' PRINCE WEARS IT, TOO. Photos of the Prince of Wales ap- pearing in the daily, press show 'him in the officers' uniform of the 'Sea - forth Highlanders. The Seaforth ]Band may welt feel proud to wear the same tartan as the Prince. IMPROVING. Latest word from St. Marys reports Mr. Nelson Govenlock, who was ser- iously injured.last week, to be making steady improvement. He has been conSCions for a few moments at times and great hopes are held for his re- covery. . - UNINFORMED. !During the broadcasting ;of the opening ceremonies df the new 'Peace !Bridge Sunday afternoon, one of New York's most notedannouncers referrel ee the ?rime Minister of !Great Britain.. as 'TSir Arthur Bald- win." Re also •seemed to think 113rock's monument was at Fort,Erie. Another announcer gave out Canada's !Premier as W. IL. Mackenzie, but dis- covered his mistake and corrected it. They are more accustomed to .ail nounemg for prize fights and hockey games -than international functions: LIGHTS STOLEN FROM DA1VIAGED CAR. While. returning front Goderich Thursday evening last, Mr.. Reuben Frost's car, containing Mr. and Mrs. .Frost and family, was struck by a coupe with -five young people - and both machines gpset in the ditch. No one was hurt except for small bruises. Mr. Frost had left for hem: shortly after the parade, hoping to avoid the heavy traffic, that would be on the road later, but found cars were still going towards Goderich in large' numbers, 'When in the neighborhood of Taylor's :career, between Holmes- ville and Goderich, he turned out as far as possible to his own side ofthe road to pats the coupe but it swerv- ed and struck him. Both machines were so badly damaged they could: not proceed. -• After 'removingthe tires front the wheels 'and leaving them with a nearby farmer the Frost family were driven !tome in another car. Next morning about nine ,o'clock when Mr. Frost returned he .found that the spot: light, dash light and fancy radiator cap had been stolen during the; night, The 'shock of an accident and the cost of repairing a car are bad enough, without having, everything removable stolen by, some contemptible person, The 'county provides free board and lodging at Goderich for people with the idea that everybody'e property is their property: SEAFORTR, ONTARIO, THURSDAY; AUGUST 11, 1927. PIMP McCREA-MODELAND. At .the North Side United parson- age, a very pretty wedding was sol- emnized by Rev. W. P, Lane, on Wednesday, August 40th, at 1 o' clock, when Miss Mary, A. Modeland, daughter of the late Isaac and Mrs. !Modeland, was united in marriage to Mr. J. R. McCrea, son of Mrs. John Armstrong, of New Liskeard. The bride, who was unattended, wore a very pretty frock of bois de rose crepe, with beige hat and a cor- sage bouquet of O,phelia roses and baby's breath. After the ceremony a luncheon was served at the home ' of the 'bride's mother, and later they left on a motor trip to Montreal and Ottawa, the bride travelling in a navy en- semble with •Isabelle fur, 1927 LOWER SCHOOL EXAMINATION RESULTS FOR WEST HURON The following'ptepils wrote on Low- er School examinations this year and passed in the subjects- indicated: AIM -WIELD. No.. 4-MoD'onald,'Clara„ Gram., Geog., Arith,,.Art, Bot. No. 5 -Hunter, Alma; Hist., Geog„ Art, Agric. L No: 9 --Clare, Walter; . Grain., Hist., Geog., Agric. I. No. 16 -.'Crozier, Clifford; Hist., Geog. Agric, I. hasty, Alden; Hist., Geog., Art, Agric. I. CO'LBORNE No. 1 -Linfield, Annie; !Flirt. - - No, 8 -Hardy, Author; 'Hist., Geog., 0!Bot, • !McLart Hist, Frances; , H st., Geog., Art, Agric, I. GO'DERICH, No. 5 -Elliott, Elva; Gram„ I1ist., Geog. No. 9-+Hudie, Muriel; !Geog., Art. No. 10 -Beacom, Helen; Hist., Geog„ Art, Agric, I. Cale, Robert; Geog., Agric. L FLAY: No. 3 -Stephan, Elda;, Grant, Hist„ Geog. No: 8-Ziler, Antoinette; hist., Geog., Art. STANLEY No. 3 -Grainger, Marie; Grain., Phys. Arithe Agric, II. Marks, Lillian; 'Gram,, Agric. II. No, 43-- Erratt, Olive; Phys., Arith,, Agric, L- STEPI1EN No, 7 -Moore, ' Virginias +Flirt„ Geog. Switzer, Ila; Hist, Geog. E, WA+WtAUNO'SH. No. 6 --.Bamford, Elaine; Grant„ Hist. Phys,, Agric. I and IL McDowell, - Grace; -Gram., Hist, Phys., Art, Agric. I and II. No. 16-lStraughan, Annie; Geog.,, Art, Bot. W. WAWANOS.H 1Vo, 2 -.Dobie, Margt.; Geog.,'Art. No, 17 -McNee, Graham; Geog., Art., wilts: WM. WINTERS. : Word was received Wednesday boon of the death Of - Jennie Herbert, beloved wife of the late William Win- ters, at. her -homein St Catherines. IMrs Winters was a sister-in-law of Mrs: Robt.. Winters of Seaforth and came to this 'town 'forty -!five, years ago as a bride, having been 'a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Her- bert of St. Marys, Some years ago she moved to St. Catherines. The funeral will be field from Seaforth Presbyterian Church on Ft'iday, Au- gust 12th at 2 p.m, Four sons survive: Joseph and Richard of St. Catharines; Thomas, of Detroit, and William of Walker- ville, •-- ROBERT JOHNSTON. The death occurred in !Buffalo on Sunday morning of 11r. Robert. Johns- ton aged seventy years Mrs .Johnston was formerly Miss -Elizabeth Jeffery of Staffa and is sister to Mrs. Archie Barton, and` Messrs: !Harry and Sam. Jeffery of- down. Mr: Johnston was born at Lucknow, where he rived 'un- til this marriage, - when he moved to !Gohourg, where he was foreman of the Wagner Pullman 'Car Co. About five years later he was transferred .to. Detroit, Later he was made foreman, of the erection' department in the Buf- alo plant. Three brothers are living: Thomas, Buffalo; Alex, Stratford;. David, Lucknow. The funeral took place Tuesday to Forest Lawn cemetery, Buffalo.. Mr, and Mrs. Sam, Jeffery and Mr, and Mrs. Archie Barton of town and llvfr. and Mrs. Wm, Jeffery, Staffa and Jos. Jeffery, Hamilton motored to Buffalo o to attend the funeral. BROTHER DIED IN CLINTON. The following refers to a brother of Mr. George Cook, of Seaforth: "The death occurred on Monday, At:g, ast,` of -an old resident' of Clin- ton, in the person of 'Frederick Cook„ in,his 75th year. The late :Ma Cook wasborn in !Goderich .township and spent all his life in this vicinity. For two years he had been in failing health and recently he fell -and sus- tained a fracture of the hip; 'from which be failed to rally. He is sur- vived by his wife and a family of three daughters and six sons, ,as fol- lows: Mrs, T.'Grealis,'Mrs.•J. Neilans, W. J.. Glen and Cree Cook of 'Clin- ton; Mrs. Routley, Bright; .George Cook, 'Stratford;. Fred, :Detroit, Mich., and 'Mansfield, of Bowmanville. Four brothers and two sisters' also survive: Henry Gook, of Clinton; Joseph, of California; Mrs. (Dr.) Reeves, of. 'California; and Mrs. S. Vickers, of Essex Centre. Mr. Cook was a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church and was a quiet man who took little +part nt public affairs. The funeral took place last WednCsday afternoon from the home of his daughter( Mrs. !Greens, to !Clinton cemetery. ` Rev, J. E. Hogg, assisted by (Ret A. A. 1.lolmes, •conducted the services. 'The pallbearers were five nephews, Messrs.' W. and W. CookR. and L Cree; J. Neilans and 'l1Ir, Angus Cordon.". -News -Record. MRS. PETER DALEY. The sudden passing of Mrs. Peter Daley on Tuesday morning ofthis week was a shock to the community as well as to her family. 'Site !!tad been in her usual health until seized with a severe attack of neuralgia of the heart Monday evening. ' Early Tuesday morning she rallied, again flint a relapse followed and she passed away about 10.30 that morning, .Mrs. Daley's maiden name was_ Sarah. !"inch, daughter of the lafe Emmanuel Finch, and was !born in Kent county, England. The 'fancily moved` to Can- ada and settled at Clinton while she was in .her girlhood. On January ,1st, 1873, she was married to Mr. Peter Daley and came to Seaforth as a bride, where she had since.lived, Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Daley cele- brated their golden wedding: •Mrs. Daley was of a kind and thoughtful nature, 'beloved by her family' and friends. +I•Ier life exempjfied unsel- fishness. She was the mother of a family of six children, all of whom are living: (Alice) Mrs. Sana Cud- more, Us'borne township; Edward, Walkerton; QBertha) Mrs., John Thornton, Penticton, !B,C.; John E., of McKillop; (iClara) Mrs. !Murdock Nicholson, Penticton, B:C.; (Sarabel) Mrs. Wilbert Webster, Seaforth. Her only (brother, John Finch, passed away in Seaforth five years ago, Half - 'brothers and sisters are: James Finch, Mrs.' Wm. Steep, Mrs. Robt, Cree, Clinton;•'Mrs. !Henry echely, Richard 'Finch, Flint, Mich. Em- manuel Finch, Stratford. Tit!; fun- eral, which will 'be private, takes Place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'- clock from the family residence, God- erich street, to. Maitland Bank! ceme- tery. MRS. JAMES dRiEVE. After an illness which; began a number of years .ago,. Jessie Scott, widow of the late James Grieve, passed'away at the home of her sis- ter, Miss R. Scott,' .Earpurhey, on Sunday, August 7th, Mrs. Grieve was born en Oct. 6th, seventy-three years ago, daughter of the late Jas and Mrs, Scott, of Roxb'oro. In 1875 she was married to Jas: Grieve, of McKillop. They lived at Roxboro for nearly ten years, then resided in Brussels for several years before returning to the house now owned by Mr. Hill'in Har purhey, Shortly before his death ' 27' years ago. There survives to mourn the loss of a loving sister, Elizabeth, Harpurhey; Mrs, John G. Wilson, Kiudcrsle3', Sask., 'and three brothers, Joseph, Archie and 'James R., of +Me- Killop. _ The funeral was held from her late residence to Maitland .Bank cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 9th, 'Rev. W. P. Lane and Dr. L rkin conduct- ed the' services. " The spall -bearers were: John M. Wilson, Robt. ,Garrow, A. Wankel, John M. Goventoek, John Scott and Robt. Scott. BOWLING. Two games ' of Irish Trebles were played at the usual Friday evening' tournament last week. The rink of M:` A. Reid, Tom Johnston and Joe McMillan was high with two wins plus 8. The 'Wednesday -tournament• of this week was cancelled on acoount of the races, The British bowlers now touring Canada will visit Stratford Friday af- ternoon. A reception will be held at the Stratford bowling green at 2.30 p.nt„ and at 3 pm. seven games will be played against five Stratford rinks, one Owen Sound rink and onerSea- forth rink, At 6.30 a banquet will be tendered .the visiting bowlers, The Seaforth !Bowling Club consider it an 'hotter to be •represented against the British bowlers, the personnel of the rink being' as !follows: E. Stewart, R. H. Sproat J. M. McMillan, J, Beattie.. TOWN COUNCIL. • The regular meeting of the 'Connell was held in the Council Chamber ',at 8:15 p.m. on ''Monday. Present Meyer, Reeve, Geo. P. Cardno, ,, F. D, Hut - chis -on, Win, .B,ickell,;W. A,Crich and FL iC. Bax. Minutes OE last regular and special meetings read and coli - firmed. The following resolution: was, adopted "That this Council ex- tend a hearty vote of 'thanks to the Mayor 'and Council• of the town of Goderich, also to the ' Centennial Committee, for the very generous re- ce!ption.that Was extended by them to the citizens of • Seaforth during our visit to their town last Thursday night, and a copy of this resolution be forwacded to the.'Mayor of Gode- rich," rich' The Sfreet Committee was authorised to procure the .necessary $1 A YEAR Illustrating the "Blue kiikad Opposite Post Office lateetell o" design, Royal Crown Derby. New shipment just arrived. Fred S. Savauge Jeweler and Optometrist parking signs to conform with our Bylaws' for same, and also any mater- ial necessary. The estimated . Re- ceipts and Expenditures were adopt- ed as read. Bylaw :No. 294 was read and adopted, setting the following rates of taxes: Connty '5.4 mills, pub-' lic library 4 mill, general purposes 23:1 mills, collegiate 6 mills, public school 8.5 mills, separate school 9 nsills. The finance committee passed the following accounts and salaries: 1Wnt, Gillespie $60, Jno. A. Wilson $75, John Knight $65, Dan'1 "Barry $8.70, Jos; Ivlero $12.90, Geo. D. Ferguson 8z Co. $3298,' Can. Nat. Rys. $922, Municipal World 82c, Seaforth Memorial hospital $21, N. +Clug & Sons $$2164, Geo. A. Sills & Sons $4.4.5 P.U. 'Com. $18.04, Thos. Dick- son v$6 50,' Bell Tel.: Co. $3.20, Thos. Klein $46.50, J. J 'Flannery $46.50, Jas. V. Ryan $79:50, (Ben Johnson $11, Wilson Hawkins $55.75, 'SX - +ester Aller $12.50. p. Conneil adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Treasurer of the'Muskoka hos- pital for consumptives desires grate- fully to acknowledge the following contributions received in .Seaforth by the field secretary of the National Sanitarium Association: Dr, C. Mac- kay $5, F. S. 'Savauge $5, W. 5. Duncan $5, C. G. Thomson' $2, W. Archibald $2,Cheonos Bros. $2, J. E. Keating $2,. R. Smith $2, W. A. Crich $2, Rev. Fr. F. E. Goetz 02, Geo. Bell, $1, f, D.Hutchison $1, Fred Wigg $1, : W. M. Stewart . $1, J. F. Daly .$1, Jno. Beattie $1, E. ]:I. Close $1, Roy Pinkney $1, :Cheifetz Bros. $1, E. 'D. !Reid $1, Sundry con- tributions $2. Total $41. Phones 194 Res, 10 COAL` QUALITY -SERVICE Y SERVlCE Y. Pt16tJ� E L. B n BROKE: RECORDS. During the races Wednesday after- noon noon an exhibition mile to break the track record of 2.0934 was made' by Sid Hal, owned by Dr. ''Whitely, God- etlich and driven by Johnnie Mullen. The game little horse did the trick hi. 2.08.34, unpaced, He receives a handsome silver cup, the gift of the directors. In the third heat of the 2.18 pace, Grattan liars owned and driven by Fred Thrower, of K•erwood, attempt- ed to break the record of 2.07/ made by The Eel some years ago, and did the utile' in 2.07;4, with Silent Grat- tan i • n finishing in 2. 8 tan trailing firm and fi shng 0 flat. It was the beat day's racing the track has even seen and deserved a much larger crowd than the 1,000 present. Owing to. the busy season the farmers did not turn out in large numbers, but nearly every town in Western Ontario was represented. 2,14 Trot or_ Pace. Ramona Grattan; Dr, White- ly, Goderich ., , 1 '1 1 Star TJnco, R. Taylor, Wallace - burg ., ..... .. , 2 2 3 Peter A. Montgomery, Dr, Wil- son, Strathroy 332 Single: Grattan, George A. El - ,l ott, Toronto , . ..... 4 4' 4 Time, 2;11 1-4; 2.14 1-4; 2.0934. 2.18 Trot or Pace Silent Grattan, G. S. Litt, Mit- chell 222 Grattan Bars, Thrower, 'iter - ;wood 1 1 1 Peggy Allerton, Dr, Whitely 5 5 3 131att1e Girl, A. C. Leaky, St. Thomas , , , , ...... 4 3 4• Peter Flash Dr. Wilson Sira- tliroy.: 3 4 5 Time: 2.13 1-4. 2,i0 1-4 2.07 1-4. 2.30 Trot or Pace Private 'Scott, M. Carroll, . Ha- milton 5 2 2 Reta the: Great, J. Flett, Petrone 3 4 5 Hazel Mac, Dr, Wilson, 'Strath- roy . 7 7.a Helen G., H. Buller, Petrolia, c 2 3.3 Darkey Grattan, G. A. Elliott.. 1 1 1 Teddy Forbes, T. Coupland, St. Marys .... 4 5 -4 Dolly Vodden, F. Coiquhoun, Bothwell.... . .: ..... 6 6 0 Durkey Boy, .'Bierling Exeter 8 0 Time: 2.16 1-4, 2.141-4. 2.13 1-4. Colts, 4 Years old and Under `- Battle Boys, Dr. H. II. Ross.. 4 4 4 Goldie H., A. Hanley, Ancaster 3 3 3 Betty G., R. Taylor, Wallace- bung 1 1 1 September Morn, Dr. Whitely.2 2 2 Time: 2-154, 2.1.4%, 2.15, SEAFQRTII NIGHT, Over a hundred cars went to Gad- erith Thursday night when -a splendid time was spent in spite of the show- ers. 'Che following is the list of prize winners: Ladies fancy, Grace McLean, Mar- garetCrich. . ,Ladies' comic, -Mrs, Gallagher, Mary Haigh, ' Gents' fancy, Donald Dale, Andy Oke, Gents' consic, Ed. Keating, James Stewart. • Girls' fancy, Vera Hudson, Norma ' Iiabkirk. Girls' comic, Evelyn Golding, Anna Edmunds. 'Boys' fancy, Robt. McDonald, Geo. {Crich: Boys' conic, Charlie Stewart, Jack Crich. - Girls under 12, fancy, Jessie Wal- lace, Irene 'Deney. ' 'Boys under 12, fancy, Leslie .Chitty, Girls under 12, comic, Helen Crich, Dorothy Parke. - Boys under 12, comic, A, Hilde- brand. • Ladies' consolation, Mrs. Jean Hart, Gents' consolation, Mr. William Bullard. Mrs. Ben Johnson, leader of Eg- mondville : United Church choir, bas received an expression of thanks from Mayor Golding on behalf of, the town, to the Egmondville choir andfriends for their splendid efforts in making Seaforth night at Goderich as suc- cess. MOVE TO MILDMAY, At 1120 on Saturday morning the last bucketful of cement left the ma- chine at the earner 1% miles east of Seaforth linking nu with the stretoh oh w laid at the beginning of the work An. average of, about 900 feet were .laid. per day, 1040 feet being the record, which was -made about July 5th. In the 36 working days 33;040 feet of pavement were laid. Sixty men were. employed usually at the pit alone and a considerably . larger and varying number for the rest of the work. Gasoliae was almost the sole motive power for the work and as nearly a:s can :be gathered from figures between 15,000 and 20,000 gallons' of 'gas were used. The cement mixer used on the pavement has a capacity of .a:cubic yard of cementto a batch. ' A curbing is just being completed for forty feet east of Main street on• bath sides. The whole' construction work from the pit and all- the machinery were shipped this Wednesday to Mildmay, just south of: Walkerton, where the Main street is • to be paved, 25c TEA The Ladies' Aid of NeRTtISIDE UNITED C�HURen, Seaforth, will serve a, 25 cent tea in their school room on - Friday, - August 19th from 4 to 7 p.m, A special invitation to the anent at 8 o'clock. Comte, everybody, MUM CARD EN PARTY Under the auspices oJl,,,tb e UNITED CHURCH BRUCEFIELD will be held onMr. Hugh Aiken - head's lawn .= - TUESDAY AUG. 16th Supper served front 6 to 8 p. m, Attractions: Two games of soft.- ball will be played. Londesboro girls vs. Brucefield girls at 5.30 followed by Brickyard: boys vs. Brucefield -boys. Seaforth. High- landers band in attendance. Adults 40e Children 20e To show that they were good sports a crack team from the pit played a game of baseball recently with a local , team on the Collegiate grounds. It is rumored the official score was 17-3 - for the pit boys, but being generous chaps they ,•anted the losers a 9 -run bonus. And girls, please note this -The camp cook wishes to thank the nice girls front Seaforth who were kind enough to visit him at the camp and take his picture in return for the pies they ate. He would also like to ex- tend an invitation to them to visit ,him at Mildmay. The cook, whose name could not be extra oofe d, , solemnly states there was 'a man in "camp for - whom he had to cook nine eggs and as many sausages every morning. Do you believe it? The Godson Company, who paved Main street three years ago, have the contract far extending the pavement on North and South Main streets, Thehot s t street from Main street to Victoria Park will also be paved to a. width of thirty feet, WEST BRODHAGEN. Mr• and Mrs. Charles Regele and '- son Harry,accompanied byMr. r, and' Mrs. WnHoegynd children, and Mrs, 'Christian Regele, took a motor , trip to Fullarton on Sunday last, visit- ing the former's daughter near Carl- ingford. Carl.ingford. The fall wheat is nearly all housed and it won't be long till we hear the hunt of the threshing machine. - The Y. M. C. A, of Stratford will have charge of the service in the Evangelical Church on Sunday..next. Come and hear some good: Music and bring your friends. Hours of ,ser vice, 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mrs. Fred Koehler is 'leder the weather. We .wish her a speedy re- coVery, Mr. August Eggert, of Rostock, spent the other night with Mr, and: Mrs. Charles Regele.