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i i t hr- died bussel at hornby o december 22nd john ii kuasel in hia 50th year inter red al si stephens cemetery horn by on tuesday december 23rd armstrong in georgetown on friday december 26ih 1919 thomas arm strong in hii 54th year the georgetown herald wednesday jsiiftfi fafic 81at 1919 ftakiiif a web few or pb are so prosy that we oair enter upon arjew year without making qmewise or reflective ob- serrations about it a year ia really a very wot4erfnl thing when you- stop ii think ojf ft three hudredind iixiybiyfi sift of- unused isbiititee ana el r tvays enough tortoaroundta year toreersbbdy tijjjmay be- rich jot poor youdg brlold talented of 1 unskrfted bubybu are on a plane at perfect equality about time you bave as mnofa as any- one lias most of as on approaching the new year ijraoe nip andv resolve that this precious period of time shall have ajl the virtues and ncrtje of the failings of its predecessors by so doing we assert our faith in that grandest of all reassurances life is what we make it tboreau put it i know of no more encour aging fact than the unquestionable ability of a man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor the be ginning a new year is an especially good time to remind oneself ol such things for after all there is one of the chief joys of living that innate feeling that we can do things if we just make up oor minds to use our opportunities and assert our possibilities take that away and life is tasteless feel it and a thrill runs throngh you that makes you glad you are alive your new year what will you do with it regarding the proposed ex- peniture of another 100000 for a new high level bridge over the six teen on dundas street the aoton free press is dead against it and thinks it is altogether too expen sive a luxury for this generation ooming so soon after the expendi ture of over a hundred thousand dollars for the new high level bridge at tansley there are not a few in the county who feel dis posed to agree with our contempor ary in its expressed opinion on this matter some of the members of the county council appear to bave got bridge building on the brain and plunging the county into finan cial oblinations almost too intoler able to be boroe doesnt appear to trouble them a little bit we pre sume they will not be satisfied un til the county oan boast of being a round million in debt its about time a halt was called to this in satrble mania some people have for building costly high level bridges milton champion tee fabmebs sun of decern ber 24th says editorially the annual convention of 1919 was the greatest event of the kind in the history of the united farmers of ontario earnestness of purpose unanimity on essentials and un bounded enthusiasm marked every stage in the proceedings the principal addresses were worthy of a great ocoassion and the decisions arrived at even if somewhat hasti ly in some cases reflected the same judgment of the delegates the receptions tendered e c drury the premier of ontario and t a crerar who was hailed as the ooming premier of the dominion were the outstanding features of the convention never bave lead ers in a great movement been given better evidenoe of whole hearted support bv their followers town nominations zjaroy bala elaotad raava by ac clamation trtutaaa by aoolamaxloa ran for oooaolllora there was about the usual num ber present at the noini nation meeting held in the town hall on monday evening when the hour allotted for receiving nominations bad elapsed the following list of candidates and prospective candi dates was read by clerk heath via fob reeve lie roy dale by j a owen and wm cleave ii 11 heartwpll by p 8 near and chas watson declined fred cook byw f bradley arid frotfatcnailyecflijed thos j 6peighb 8 kariisou and j lane dediijed l grarit by w f bindley and wot mcmillan deolifced v fob counoillob8 wervyn- kennedy by j baicken- vzie andwm barber walter c anthony- by j b- mc- gemie ml elmer c tbotbp donaldmblptyreby j a ofrens and i isvingstone broward kentner by h h heagfe- well apd d ijivingstbne w e bradley by ft 8 near and ms beaitweli wm mcmillan by wm qleave and a mgrandy wm barclay by- h h ijeartwejl and iieeoy bale deolined j c rush by wm cleave and hi h heartwell l v hourigan by wm mcmillan and h h heartwell fred cook by wm momillan and leroy dale t j speight by w f bradley and d l somerville de clined l d currie by d l somerville and j h lane alexander annandale by 8- kirk and h h heartwell fob p 8 trustees mrs w h willson by j b mc- eonzie and j a owens fred mcnally by geo wriggles- worth andh h heartwell elmer c thompson by f mcnal ly and j a thompson j b mackenzie by wm mcmillan and d livingstone jno thompson by h h heart- well and j h lane nominations concluded clerk heath was elected chairman lie nailed on the following who ad dressed the meoting major grant referred to his past experience in municipal matters since he was first elected 40 years ago he expressed thanks to the board of trade for its valuable as sistance to the council and in town affairs generally he reviewed the work of the county counci 1 and referred to the proposed new bridge over the 18 mile creek which he op posed he appreciated tho able as sistance and courteous treatment of the members of georgetown conn oil they had all done their best and left a clean sheet for those who might follow it was his wish that whoever might succeed him would have as good a body of men to assist in the conducting of the towns affairs leroy dale chairman of the finance committee reviewed the- financial statement in detail and explained the various items of re ceipt9 and expenditure in a pleas ing and satisfactory manner he and the other members of council bad done their best in the inter ests of the town not a town in the province was in better shaie- flnanrially georgetowns great- est need at the present time was an inoreased supply of water and means were being devised to ac quire the same he stated he was a candidate for the beeveship and the council on their good worl duringthe year fred mnnally stated that be wuajil be a candidate for re-eleo- tiff to tlie public school board ele had endeavored to work for the best interests of the school in the 1118 1 and would continue to do so in future if elected j b mckcnzie said he had no objection to doing lis part and would serve to the best of his ab ility if elected a member of the school board the following trustees were el ected by acclamation mrs w h wilson mr fred mcnally mr j b mackenzie the others nomina ted having resinned for councillors the following arc in tho field wm mcmillan joseph c rnsb a ajnnandalo w cv anthony l v hourigno and donaldloiniyre r v to nomination while not making any promises he would if elected give the town bis bent services w f bradley chairman of tho property committee said be had little to explain regarding his de partment as very little money had been spent a greater supply of water and permanent streets for our town were two important il- jatbm i tandibtbkfclaoid ho alad jno eulottdapi r hf aod oobboo ajao by a tfiere 5s8oqd attendance ofc ratepayer at eacfuesln township nominatiohon monday- consider- ableiniioreetwas shown in town ship affairs and the jnwtinations were as follows i fob reevk james lstandish by q b thomp son and j n ruddolt jno r elliott by wm cleave and john mogibbon deolined fob deputy reeve john r elliott by jno mcgibbon and wm cleave w j l hampshire by j l moore and stephen tal man declined fob councilors jnmes mcdowell by g o brown and m j carton w j h hampshire by thos cox and neil gillies fred c thompson by r c mc- cu i lough and r n brown b c mccullough by w j l hampshire and j l moore declined j charlos bailey by c b swaok- hamor and g h gillies alex lawson by a l mcnab and w 8 chisholm e y bariaclough by wm mc gregor and f c thompson doclined thomas moffat by r n brown and a g claridge walter m brain by thomas early and wm fendley declined at tho close of nominations clerk j a tracy was elected to tho chair and called on tbe follow ing who addressed the meeting viz j l standish beove eleot thanked the electors for their ex pression of confidence by re- elect ing him he hud performed his duties in township and county matters to the best of his ability he referred to the lare expendi ture in connection with the tans ley bridge also the contract for the proposed new bridge over the 16 mile creek which all north mem bers opposed he was strongly in favor of ftood gravel roads and hoped to have- work start on the 7th line in the spring after re viewing the township statement and answering several questions mr standish closed his remarks by wishing all a happy and prosper ous now year j b elliott deputy reeve elect spoke mainly regarding roads and the work on the 2nd line which was done according to instructions of road commissioner wilson i wa mistake he said to allow roads to go too long without re- monies were not properly looked after and the council were lax in passing auditors report he be lieved the assessment of the town ship bhonld be raised also that good gravel roads should be built r 0 mccullough resented tbe ohargo made by mr brain against the auditors and challenged him to prove his statements he had al ways been opposed to stone roads and was glad that tho general opinion was now in favor of gravel roads he would not be a candi date this year but might consider it 20 or 80 years hence thomas moffat thought the re pairing of bridges and gravelling of roads was left a little too late in the season ho was not snre whether he would be a candidate or not although they needed a re presentative from hja locality j m carton- ex- reeve of rasaa- gafteya spoberegardlng tbe expen diture of money received- from committed labor in nassagaweya und condemned tbe notion of coohty oounoil re- letting of bridge contrrkjtabpa percentage basis 411 the candidates bat tile form- or members of council having re- sigued tbe old council was eleoted by acoltnaation r ta liie iaterest of church going a taat of wul poai- a mans snoeesa is determined largely by his will power the following test of your strength of will is suggested resolve to at tend church ten sundays in suc cession come what may then mark yourself ten for every sun day you succeed in carrying out your resolution if yon oan earn a total of on hundred in tbe ten weeks you are pretty mire of suc cess in life january 4tb 1920 would be a mighty good sunday to make a start at this lets do it methodist the church school at 11 am evening service at 7 pm dont fail to hear tbe messages of our minnto men we trust that many of our peo ple will determine to attend tbe services of the week of prayer week of fbayeb next week will be the annual week of prayer and a union prayer service will be held each evening except saturday as follows in the methodist church- monday and tuesday evening in tbe baptist church wednesday evening and in the presbyterian churoh thursday and friday evening a short ad dress will be given each evening by one of the pastors everybody is urgently invited to attend and participate in theso oommnnity meetings service will begin each evening at t oclock re- never hove leaders in any forward eravand hewould like to soo old movement had a more intelligent counoil returned to finish work and unselfish following the convention of last week forms one of tbe landmarks in canadian political history a new movement has definitely come into being that means much not only for agriculture but for the cause of genuine democracy in canada an article of interest to dairy herd owners written by mr david j howell of norval ap pears on page 4 of this issue obituary thos abmstronq after only a few hours illness thomas armstrong one of our roost esteemed residents passed away at his borne near the paper mills on friday december 20thv deceaned was a na tive of tyrone ireland and had been an employee of the paper mills for years his wife and family have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement the funeral took place on mon day to greenwood cemetery the service being conducted by rev wm burt started he also referred to the good work of the board of trade wm momillanjobairman of the waterworks spoke regarding pro gress made toward securing more water he was a candiadte for counclllor and would appreciate tbe support of the electors ex reeve heartwell was glad to be present and defend himself ibis year he read a statement of the pavement expenditure during his term of office and explained mat ters in connection with the cost of tansley bridge he urged the seouring of more water and while not a candidate himsolf ho was still interested in the welfare and upbuildingof georgetown t j speight was not a candi date there wore some items in j the statoment he thought a little misleading but on tho whole it was a good statement tho preoooding counoil had also paid an overdraft from tho year bofore- wra barclav strongly urged the seouring of more water for th town he was not a candidate and would liked to have soon tho old counoil ro elected joseph o bush congratulated pair and otrr stone roads should be re faced with good gravel before they get in a bod state of repair he thanked tho ratepayers for the confidence they hud placed in him by reelecting him deputy- reeve w j l hampshire spoke re garding tbe notion he bad taken as a representative of tho council to secure an amendment to the upper canada college act in order that the township might assess lands at norval by his effort through tbe rural iliinieipal association legis lation had been secured to suoh an extent that the township was en abled last year to collect 400 in taxes if reolected be would con tinue to give tbe township his best services james mcdowell complimented tho board of health officers on their splendid work during the year he was a strong believer in good roads and urged that something be done in the near future in regard to a township good roads polioy ho had done his best during the past year and would be a candidate for 1020 counoil fred c thompson stated that i the township was not assessed right and the system ought to be ohangod the north end of the township was not getting its share of improvements if the right sys tem wero adopted there would be better roads in u short time if- rocleotcd bf would give his best service to the township e y bnrraclough thanked bis mover and seconder but stated he would not bo a onndidate he thought glnnwilllams entitled to a larger degree of consideration at the hands of the council in regard to road improvement and street i lighting walter m brain said tbe sobool yonr vote and influence are spectfnlly solioited for a annandale as councillor of the village of georgetown for tbe year 1920 your vote and influence are re spectfully solioited for w c anthony as councillor of the village of georgetown for tbe year 19207 aiayi idhgifb ib ixlillxlluju bl b ujuumjuxuiibi b ixuillumiu b ib unjodetjab sb 1 new years greetings from the mens store we wish our otts ew year brill co phone 167 mill and main sts georgetown the gift question for men tbe universal question today is what to yive forxnius mont men like- good practical gifts tbe kind that involve thorough pleasure in giviug this store is radiant with tbe last word in stylo and color fancies in fine neckwear shirts hnlf hose silk mufflers silk and in itialed iinen handkerchiefs sweater goats for men and boys xto handkerchiefs weliavo pxcellndilpurrjaatofdrts in seculfrig aweiyoa tractive apto filio mi ante assortment of plain and- yiitijaledl hnndkerouieftf in silk ans ifperi mixi prices oui fanay chrittnim boxed rnng ii sapearially olld to youratisntion 1 aiplendidrengqfme swim- glkmnar iwj fig ffaltabfethft fpr a genwqnin tv thftib this plaoseipotgififoyour fcoy busjbindv g ir gentleman frtenfyi l we raviteanto irtipectoar bfock whether you buy dr not we bave what ypa warjlt do your sh6ppibj early- wh joonot waitwth the best is selected 4 la m millar co pimjs hicrahlass bailors ltfens fnrjfahllng niid radytowir cloiklnc georgetown phone 126 irmmtibl ib rrmttrrmdh frnttntrrm si ibiiiiiuiimrtbl goime v j v tt saturday treat harry lauder may be jjood scotrh but and like the famous ingr is quite ur saturday treat in butteriuotch leader our butterscotch if a pure wholesome confection and a great faxorile with old mid young reg sc lb saturday treat price 29e per lb weekend chocolates 39c as long a you ran buy such ilifhclass chocolate at 39c per lb von should never be without i hem in your home assorted chpcelates hard and aoft centres regular 50c and 60c p er lb weeknd special 39 per t h moorehead milton brampton georgetown ypur vote and influence are re spectfully solioited for l v hourigan aa councillor of the village of georgetown for the year 1920 your vote and influence are re spectfully solioited for d mclntyre a councillor farms for sale 200 acres in esqnesing twp 4 miles from acton 5 miles from georgetown 7 miles from milton 1bo ocreu workable balance pasture and bush 56 acres fall ploughed clay loam soil plenty of water 1 well at bouse and barn also 2 springs stone house of 0 rooms hard and soft water frame barn no 1 60x80 barn no 2 02x80 on stone foundation stable 60x24 tieup 18 head of cattle 6 horses box stalls running water in sbed for tattle straw shed pig pen and hen house 72x18 driviug house 86x26 garage and work shop sobool across the road church 8 miles rural moil and telephone possession arranged price 11750 terms arranged 100 acres in nzlson twp 5 miles from burlington 10 12 miles from hamilton all workable 2i aores orchard 28 acres fall ploughed 28 acres meadow clay loam soil plenty of water 8 wells and a oreek brick house of 8 rooms water inside cellar cistern bathroom hank barn 60x40 barn no 2 00x24 tie up s horses and 17 cattle water in stables hog pen 20x40 ben house silo 80x12 school and church i mile rural mail and tolepbone possession arranged price s1t00o terms nr ranoed jacksons a happy new year to everybody with health happiness and prosperity throughout the year of the village of georgetown tbe year 1920 for your vote and influence are re sncotfully solioited far vi mcmillan as councillor of the village of georgetown for tbe year 1920 200 acres in esqneslng twp 2 miles from norval 4 miles from georgetown 180 aores workable balance bush beech and maple 2 aores orchard clay loam soil good water 8 wells and a oreek frame bouse of 9 rooms barn no 1 86x40 with now stool roof barn no 2 60x80 tieup 14 head of cattle and 7 borsos driving house 80x24 hen house school 1 miles rural mail and telephone price tl70oo terms arranged beet you we liberal 95 acres in nelson twp 2 12 mues from milton 60 acres workable balance buah and pasture 2 acres orobard day loam soil plenty of water springs and wells stone house cellar ois- tern bank barn 66x86 barn no 2 60x24 tieup 7 horses and 16 oattle driving bouse 80x18 school and ghurdh 2 miles rural mail price 7600 terms arranged electors of georgetown vote for j c rush as councillor a firm believer in georgetowns future and possibilities a vote for rush ia a vote for sound progress i am not making a personal can vas if yon approve of my candi dature your kind support will be greatly appreciated 125 acres in esqoeslng twp s miles from georgetown 1 14 miles from glenwldlams 100 acres workable balanoe pasture 2 acres orchard 8 acres fall wheat 82 acres fall ploughed day loam soil good water 1 well and 8 springs vory comfortable frame house of 9 rooms with pease furrracot bank barn 60x60 with eteol roof good stabling tieup 20 head of oattlo and 6 horses water in yard driving house and bog pen 82x20 on 10 ft stone wall ben house wirtdmill sobool and church 1 miles rura mail and telephone possession arrauged price 18000 tonus arranged willouflhby farm agency head office georgetown ont thank you for your goodwill and patronage throughout nineteen hundred and nineteen and we will make every effort to merit your approval during nineteen hundred and twenty with the schools reopening your thoughts turn to supplies and clothing we are well able to take care of your requirements in school books and supplies we have exceptional values in just what you may need in boys girls and childrens stockings that for warmth and wear will give you splendid service comfortable underwear warm mitts and gloves toques jackets scarfs and handkerchiefs serviceable comfortable and stylish footwear for boys girls and children that will give satisfaction for school use hockey boots and skates jacksons main street georgetown ft we wish our many customers and friends a happy and prosperous new year i f kjuk hourigans 1 tf j