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Durham Review (1897), 12 Jun 1919, p. 1

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ALS ason at ment } rator t want to Cowan xed regular 2.00 at...$1.59 Specia AILLS AHAX xxx ># x scR I Saveâ€" it? ents bu OK & CO. white carrers NC C \z C NC C NC 3@ NC NP 3 >O. Dromore gone OL irge stock, No 1 patâ€" i8, 4 yds wide......$5.50 rmve real, Bran, cken Corn and profitable inâ€" © investment, beâ€" it needs money is of the reconâ€" Reduction &t save are asking themâ€" JUNE 5, 1919 put a quarter in 4# and before they An p nt your sayâ€" 1 make your ompound inâ€" e $4.00 odd. lour mded a simple ve that quarâ€" will carn you the Governâ€" hrift Stamp Th me a eu and S1Z¢ $1 A T $ County Conncil meets on 16th June, and much interest is being taken in the meeting for there is likely to b» some caustic comment on the committees or whoever was responsible for the purchase of some very defective road making maâ€" chinery. _ At the present rate of going, said to be "a mile a month," South Grey people will be a few years older before they see "good roads.". Owen Sound papers think it doubtful if they will reach Woodfiord on the way to Meaford this year. STANDARD BANK Standard Bank of Canada can help you to attain it. # The farmer who owns a farm is the particular person who is fixed. Banks may fail and factories close, workmen strike and mines suspend, merchants fail and towns burn, times may be panicky and even crops may be shortâ€"but the farmer who owns his acres will get along, He will live in comfort and quiet with plenty to eat, drink and wear. He is the most independent man on earth, Yet there are lots of them who do not appreâ€" ciate their situation. ‘ AVINGS, Thrift, Independence â€"all these are the outâ€" come of the same impulse and attain the same objecâ€" tiveâ€"PROSPERITY. The Youss Lap Orseratzo on.â€"Master John Allan, the little8 year old son of Mr and Mrs W. J. Allan, Egremont, unâ€" derwent a critical operation for appendiâ€" citis Monday, performed by Dr Groves, Fergus, assisted by Dr Mair, Holstein. It appears the appendix had burst before it could be removed, making ,it a serious case.. _ Nevertheless the operation was successful and the lad is making favorâ€" able progress. The Annual Garden Party of Glenelg Centre Baptist Church will be held on the grounds of Mr Walter Ewing, on Friâ€"â€" day, June 13th. _A good program is be. ing prepared consisting of music, addressâ€" es by ministers and others. _ Tea served from 6 to 7 old time. Tickets to grounds including everything except booth, 35¢ and 20c. All are cordially invited. 4‘ Rev _ W. W. Prudham. formerly of Durham, has been appointed Assistant Secretary of the Hamilton Methodist Conference and Chairman of Wiartcn district. His Wiarton congregation so appreciated him that they requested he be allowed to remain their pastor for the fourth year. I Mr. Van Horne, a returned soldier of Walkerton who has been working at Truax‘s mill in Bentinck met with an acâ€" cident to his right hand and had to have a coup‘e of fingers amputated, Curious how one can come through the war withâ€" out a mishap and meet with one so near home. p. m. _ Band in attendance. Brethren are requested to meet at the lodge room at 7 p m. sharp. JOHN KELLY _ = « Manacer The Canadian Order of Foresters will attend Divine Service in a body at Trinâ€" ity Church on Sunday, June 15th at 7.30 C. McMillan, Dromore. Manager Catton of the Furniture Co., is the purchaser of a new Chevrolet tourâ€" ing car. _ Messrs Lachlan McLean of the Rocky and WmCook, Bentinck, have bought Ford tourings. Consult F. A. Graham, eye sight speciâ€" alist about your eyes. Central Drug Store For Saleâ€"Registered Tamworth pigs R. S. McGowan at Rob Roy Mills A SNarâ€"$35 will buy a good secondâ€" hand Top Buggy. Apply to British American Coal Oil for sale at the Ford Garage. YAE OPICSâ€" VOL.XLII, NO. 24, oF CANADA DURKAM BRANCH The fair bride was the recipient of mary valuable gifts, suitable and ornaâ€" mental, a tribute to her popularity. I he young couple left next morning on a honeymoon trip to London, Guelph and Hamilton and on return will settle down to farm duties The Review exâ€" tends felicitations. | _ The bride and groom are remaining at l her home for a short time, then going to O Sound for a little trip ere proceeding | to Toronto where the groom has purchasâ€" i ed a home. The gond wishes of a host of | friends in which the Review wishesto ) join, will follow the happy couple. WILLIAMSâ€"RAMAGE | Wednesday, 11th June, 1919 â€"will be a ‘ red letter day in the lives of Mr Stanley | Williams and Miss Florence Ramage who lon that day before Rev. B. Smith, Droâ€" | more took the vows that made them man \and wite. The groom is a progressive | young farmer on the 19th Con. of Egreâ€" | mont, the bride is one of the twin daughâ€" ters of Mr and Mrs Wm. Ramage, also o(“ Egremont, The happy couple were unâ€" attended. and the ceremony at 5 p. m'i was witnessed only by immediate relaâ€" tives of the two principals. ' Mr. and Mrs Hall, Dundalk, two last month, when his Division embarked Borthwick families from Guelph, Mr and for England and thence home. Mrs John Hockridge, Cedarville ; Mr and 3 Mrs. And. Weidman and daughter, Mt.! j PTE. JACK SMITH P Forest, all relatives of the groom, were _ Returning to Durham Tuesday evening among those from a distance present. was Pte. Jack Smith, only son of Mrs | WiLLIAMSâ€"RAMAUGE PTE LANCE McGIRR " Wednesday, 11th June, 1919 â€"will bea| A big crowd assembled at the G. T. | red letter day in the lives of Mr Stanley | station Saturday eve to welcome home | Williams and Miss Florence Ramage whol Pte Lance McGirr, second son of Mr and | on that day before Rev. B. Smith, Dr0~!Mrs, Thos. McGirr, east of Durham more took the vows that made them man | Lance wasn‘t very big but he fully upâ€" and wite. The groom is a progressive held his part in beating the Hun and young farmer on the 19th Con. of Egreâ€" returns very little changed. Enlisting mont, the bride is one of the twin daughâ€" , in the 71st batt. at Walkerton in October ters of Mr and Mrs Wm. Ramage, also of | 1915. he was one of Durham‘s early reâ€" e | h Â¥ Egremont, The happy couple were “n'icruits. Training that winter in Galt, he attended. and the ceremony at 5 p. m | went overseas in March 1916 and on was witnessed only by immediate l'ela'lAug 10th crossed over to France with tives of the two principals. lthe trench mortar battery of the 10th The wedding dress was a handsome one | brigade where he spent nearly three of white satin, with tunic of georgette| years on active service. In May 1917 crepe and trimmings of white satinribâ€" he was wounded on the bridge of the bon while the travelling suit was of navy nose,. but after 3 mos. out of action, he blue gabardine and with this went a beâ€", was again fit. After the armistice he coming white hat. !got as far as Brussels _ On April 28th In the evening a reception was held at lasdt h’? fi,'lv's';" lett.l:gr fEng}:and andHa.t the home of the bride, the guests being a °DC O! May Ne sai oo Nee . Ths] . : es jeg, Older brother Wm. who suffered the loss‘ wider circle of relatives of the parties» £ is 361L in England and : t As at the marriage here also there was ° a":eyde}:sme ntil A:g a? and 38 N0 ‘ overflowing of good wishes to the young | expec onsg &st gust. coupl=, both well and favorably known in: PTE. BERNARD COFFIELD the community, the bride, being musica}. Pte. Bernard Coffield had much experâ€" having appeared on many platforms in jence crowded into a short military career her [ather‘s choirs and otherwise. After ofjttie over a year. He returned to a sumptuous supper with the table graced T)yrham on Monday noon having reackâ€"| by a beautiful wedding cake the Party eq Toronto the day previous, and visited, resolved itsel{ into a charming evening Of ofq f:iends here and in Glenelg for a couâ€" music, games and social chat, the youngâ€" ple days before leaving Wednesday for sters of the party finding the grassy SWard p;5 new home in Detroit, where his parâ€" outside, in the bright moonlight, just ents, Mr and Mrs Martin Coffield now adapted for ring games, &c. Laterreâ€" reside. Barney enilisted in May 1918, freshments were again served and the went overseas June 2nd, and spent from health, happiness and prosperity of the Sept. till the armistice was signed at the bride and groom put asa toast, W$ font in the 75th batt,, but was never | heartily responded to by ail present. aommntert ~* Miarenaimut t Kemman insipl The wedding dress was a handsome one of white satin, with tunic of georgette crepe and trimmings of white satin ribâ€" bon while the travelling suit was of navy blue gabardine and with this went a beâ€" coming white hat. The bride looked handsome in a gown of white silk crepe de chene, carryinga boquet of fowers, while the groom was at | his best in his regimental unitorm _ They were attended by the bride‘s sister, Miss Jennie McGillivray and Wm. Riddell as groomsman from Toronto, also a war veteran. â€"| Good Summer Wood for Sale at my ’Sash and Door Factory. $3 per cord, deâ€" . |livered. Cheaper if you haul it yourâ€" i | selves. Apply to Z. Clark ! Wartroâ€"Manager and Matron for °| the House of Refuge of the County of "\ Grey. _ Applications will be received by the undersigned at Owen Sound up till | | 6 o‘clock p. m. on Friday, June 20th, 1919 â€" | Personal application during week of June )| 16th to 20th preferred The wedding feast which followed was worthy of the home that prepared it and then followed an evening of music, chiefly from the pipers such as is seldom heard. These pipers are remaining over for the garden party at Glenelg Centre church Friday evening The wedding march was given by three of the groom‘s brother pipers ot the «8th Highlander pipe band, Toronto, and these with the groom and another highlander present went through the fierce engageâ€" ments of the Somme and Vimy Ridge unâ€" scathed. A pretty June wedding on a pretty June day, June 11th was solemnized at the home of Mr Neil McGillivray when his daughter Laura, became the bride of Mr Kenneth McKenzie, lineman for the Bell Telephone Co , Toronto. _ Rev. Mr Mcâ€" Ewen, the bride‘s pastor, performed the ceremony, in front of an arch of everâ€" greens and maple on the lawn, About 100 guests were present, including relaâ€" tives from Owen Sound and Toronto. Durham‘s big celebration is on July 1st under G. W. V. A. auspices. It‘s the day of the year, so,â€"â€" be here. ForJune Bridesâ€"A splendid stock of the latest wedding stationery to select from at the Review Office. 25 cents buvs a Thrift Stamp. COat Shorts, Feed Oatmeal, Mixed Chop, Poultry Feeds and Groatine at Rob Roy Mills and Feed Stores. MeKENZIEâ€"McGILLIVRAY The Burhiom Reien. June Weddings J8o. McQuaxER, Warden morning . John W John W. Smith of Aberdeen. _ Jack enâ€" listed in theâ€"winter of 1918, went overseas in May of last year, and saw several months‘ service in France in the 102nd battalion. He escaped unscathed and relatives and friends around the old home are pleased to welcome him hale and ed Toronto the day previous, and visited old f:iends here and in Glenelg for a couâ€" ple days before leaving Wednesday for his new home in Detroit, where his parâ€" ents, Mr and Mrs Martin Coffield now reside. Barney eniisted in May 1918, went overseas June 2nd, and spent from Sept. till the armistice was signed at the front in the 75th batt,, but was never wounded _ Heremained in France until last month, when his Division embarked ‘ SISTERS J. & M. MUNRO ;I Among the recent arrivals of returned hero>s and heroines are those of Nursing | sisters Jessie and Maimie Munro who reâ€" | turned to their native town on Saturday 7 evening last after a year‘s absence in | ; France. Ere sailing they had taken a special course for nurses in the Departâ€" | ment of Physical Reconstruction at Bosâ€" | ton and when sailing were attached to ‘the Ist Base Hospital No. 9, American |Expeditionary Force. They went over | in one of a convoy of vessels, flirted with the submarines, and after ‘making a |quick run through England, landed at | Le Havre and from there, were designaâ€" | ted for Chateauroux, 150 miles south of Paris where they spent the first six ‘Ym mths. _ Following this they were sent ‘to Nantes Evacuation Hospital No. 31. | where they saw much experience. Before ‘leaving France they had a unique experâ€" 3 ience in a motor trip throughout the devâ€" | astated regions of France and Belgium, ) visiting the grave of their brotherâ€"inâ€"law» ’ ’the late Major E. L. Knight at Aibert. They have brought back many tales and ’curios with them and their home makes an interesting place to spend an hour or ' two. They returned on the German transport the "Imperator" which is manned by German officers and is being rented by the U. S. government to carry their soldiers and "soldierettes" home. Come prepared to spend a gala day here Dominion Day. _ See bills for fuber particulars. Recent Arrivals from Overseas In the evening the I. 0. D. E. will coâ€" operate with the Veterans in a "Trip around the Worla" in the Rink. Ad mission only 25c. ’ Durham Branch G. W. V. A. is planâ€" \ning to hold the biggest celebration in ‘the town‘s history on Tuesday, July Ist. , Neither cash nor effort are being spared to provide a bumper list of afternoon [attractions. Here are some of them : ! Aeroplane Exhibition, with various stunts _ dives, loops, &c, ‘by an overseas pilot. Passengers will be carried for $10 a trip. Sham Battle between returned men in which Tommy Holmes V. C. of Owen Sound will take part. Horse Races Baseball Match Basketball Match Hanover & Durham Brass Bands ‘ Swinton Park Pipe Band Foot Ractes, &¢ [ Big Calithump an parade at 10 a. m. _ | Spend the 1st in Durham DURHAM, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1919 McLaaxâ€"In Bentinck, on May 23. to Mr and Mrs Arch M. McLean a son. CamupBELtâ€"At Maxbass, N. Dakota, on ‘ Every corner of Proton was well repreâ€" sented at an immense gathering at Hopeâ€" ‘ vilie on Tuesday evening, when a public presentation was given to the feturned soldiers of the township. _ Almost 2000 people assembled outside the hall, and autos by the hundred lined the road:ide. To each of the 23 returned soldier boys and to relatives of those who fell, Rev, Geo. Kendell presented a suitably inscribâ€" ed gold medal on behalf of the township of Proton while E E. Hockridge read the address. As well a splendid program of song, addresses by the clergy and others and music by the pipe band and Dundalk band was rendered, making it a memorâ€" ! able evening in the township s history. Quite a number of Durham sports atâ€" tended Walkerton races Thursday. We hope they will respond as welt to Durâ€" bam‘s invitation on July 1st. With which is incorporated the Hoistein Proton Gave Medals To Its Soldier Boys With this the fifth structure recently to go up in flames in the neighborhood from no apparent cause other than inâ€" cendiarism, the farmers of the district are in nervous fear of more arson cases, unless the culprit is soon apprehended. With all vigilant, no doubt the fire brand will soon be cornered should the vile work continue. _ We are informed that detectives are now at work in the townâ€" ship, and it is to be hoped convicting evidence wlll quickly ‘be secured : Both the night of the fire and the prevâ€" ious one, Miss Muriel Beaton, who slept above the kitchen had heard the dog barking, it appears but on arising and looking out the first night could seenothâ€" ing untoward. _ It is possible the perpeâ€" trator of the deed was then prowling around Mr Beaton‘s first thought was to give the alarm by ringing the bell above the woodshed but this action had been preâ€" meditated by the scoundrel for the wire attached for ringing it had been wound three times around the axle, thus renderâ€" ing it useless. _ Neighbors were quickly on the scene however and with their aid Mr Beaton managed to rescue most of the stock. _ With the barn were consumâ€" ‘ ed 1 sow and 9 young pigs, some hens, 500 bus oats, some hay, a load of flour, a< roller and 2 pair of scales. _ Most of the| implements were in a driving shed near, by and it was with the valiant exertions of the neighbors this was saved, though’ several! times on fire. There was an inâ€"| surance of $1000 on barn which will covâ€" er only a fraction of the loss and $1000 on contents both in the Grey and Bruce Fire Ins. Co. I May 17th, to Mr and Mrs D. W. Campbell, (nee Winnie Greenwood) a Still another of the mysterious fires which have been happening recently with all too frequent regularity in Centre Glenelg took place early last Monday morning when Mr. Jno. A. Beaton‘s fine barn on the 4th con. was fired by some yet unknown but much wanted creature When first noticed by Mrs Beaton on awakening about 2 a, m. the barn was a mass of flames. \ Another Glenelg Barn Fired ) PTE. GORDON WILSON . l Also returned to his home, in Durham !Tuesday evening after an eventful miliâ€" | tary life for the comparatively short perâ€" | iod he wore the uniform, in which he saw | much of the warring nations Enlisting at Niagara Jan 23rd, 1918, he went overâ€" seas next month, and across to France at the end of July. He was first in the 102nd batt., but was transferred â€"o the 50th, and first met the Hun in conflict near Arras last Sept. In the engagement f here he was wounded in the shoulder, but | a three weeks‘ care again made him fit.] l and he came back into the fight at Camâ€"| brai. Hereached as far as Valenciennes| }with the advancing Canucks when the armistice came _ He was al’terwards] ‘through Belgium and six weeks in Gerâ€"| many at Cologne and Cobl nz with thej army of occupation. . Gordon looks well | after his 17 mos. army lite | ~ PTE J. KARL LENAHAN | This old Durham boy arrived at his| home in Owen Sound Mounday evening in the best of health and was givenal warm reception _ He enlisted in Owen Sound with the 147th and went to France with the 102nd Batt. He served through the heavy fighting at Passchendaele.j Amiens, Arras Cambrai, coming through | the whole campaign unwounded. ‘ Jardinieres, Table Sets, Water Sets, Cake Plates, Trays, Cake Sets, Sandwich Sets, Tea Pots, Salad Bowlis, etc. Also Tea Sets, Dinner Sets and Toilet Sets. ~ The VARIETY STORE __ The Annual meeting of the South and Southâ€"east Grey Liberal Association wili be held in the Town Hall, Durham on Thursday, 19th Juneat 2 p. m. new time Dr _ W. A. Mearns, the Liberal candidate for the Legislature, and Mr W. H. Wright of 0. Sound, Candidate for the Dominion House at last election, and others will deâ€" liver addresses. _ The election of officers will also take place and any other busiâ€" ness. All voters, ladies and gentlemen, cordigliy invited. By that date the budâ€" get will be before parliament and some sensations are expected. The times are tense with reconstruction matters. Come and hear public issues discussed. Thos. H. Binnie, R R.2, Priceville is Secy., J. P. Telford, President. ‘ Giftsfor the Bride At the close of the banquet adjournâ€" ment will be made to the town hall, where about 8 30 a program will begin, which will include the usual presentations to soldiers. We woul1 like to see the hali crowded once more as an indication of appreciation to the hboys who have rs>â€" cently returned and at the same time a witness of respect for the memory of those that sleep in the battle zone. Lets all go. Another of the welcoming functions to returned soldiers is to be held in the Libâ€" rary on Friday evening. _ None was held last month as quite a number were exâ€" pected home soon after the usual date. The 1.O. D E has charge of the affair this time and they will we are sure repeat the success of their first one. Mr and Mrs T. Allan accompanied Mr. and Mrs McElroy home to St Catharâ€" ines and also visited with their son Edâ€" win in Toronto. Mr and Mrs D. Leith and Mr and Mrs Geo. Leith motored to their brother Wm‘s in Egremont the first of the week before George leaves for Toronto. Mrs Edwin Evans of Rochester, N. Â¥1, was a guest at her brother‘s, Mr. A. B. McLellan on Wednesday, whi‘e up on a visit to her mother, Mrs. McLellan, Sr. of Glenelg whois in low health at the miture age of 90 years. Piessed to have a call from her. Mr Murray Hoy, formerly of Varney, recently returned from overseas, is visit" ing Durham friends this week. He leaves next week to reside with an uncle in the States. Miss Lydia Ferguson of Egremont, visited at Mr John McQueen‘s Wednesâ€" day before returning home from visiting Priceville relatives. Mrs A. W. H. Lauder returned Tuesâ€" day after a few week‘s holiday with Torâ€" onto and Hamilton friends. Mis Mcliraith, Mrs. F Irwin and Mrs Ramage accompanied Miss Will ams to Zion Inst. meeting and enjoyed their hosâ€" pita‘ity and entertainment very much. Mr. and Mrs. George P. Leith, who have resided here this winter with his brother David, left on Monday to take up residence in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Jethro Knight and daughter Helen left on Wednesday afterâ€" noon for Listowel to reside, where he is now engaged as a baker. â€" He returned over the week end to pack up. â€" During his few years residence here, Mr Knight earned the reputation of being a splendid workman, and they were worthy citizens whose departure is to be regretted. Miss Eieanor Kress leaves for Chicago Thursday on a visit to the Young family, old Durham residents. Miss Ste‘la Bolg Detroit at pres. nt Miss Mary Edge left on Monday to atâ€" tend the University Summer School for a fortnigl t at Geneva Park, near Orillia, on the northâ€"eastern shore of Lake Simcoe. Mr. Jos. Coffield returned to Detroit on Tuesday, after a few days among friends at his old hom» here Toâ€" Banguet and Reception We have many useful and pretty Gifts suitable for the wedding, such as R. L. SAUNDERS, Prop. morrow, Friday Evening TORONTO Liberal Convention Bolger is visiting friends in Leadter WMMWWVWWW H‘WHWWWWVMUWW}: MISSES TRUAX Smartly Tailored Hats Greatly Reduced Great Price Reductions on Women‘s & Misses‘ Millinery WMMWWWdWIWUWWWMfi"WWg The Royal Bank of Canada Store where Quality Reigns Supreme A number of buyers will be present to purâ€" chase all kinds of Horses at good prices. on Thursday, June 19, 1919 The Monthly Horse Fair will be held in Durham Our Glove Dept. is always ready to serve you with real glove values in all the leading shades, including black, white, grey and beach . Our Hosiery stock is always complete and when you buy from us you are assured of not only quality but the best values for your money as we buy direct from the leading hosiery mills in Canada . Fine Voiles, silk, crepe de chene, all made from the very finest of materials procurable. Drop in and look our range over,. Full range of Failors and Panamas in correct styles and qualityâ€" All we ask is to drop in and compare them with other makes as to style, quality an®@ price. Also nice range of Children‘s Straw Hats at reason able prices. S. F. MORLOCK Let us Supply your Warm Weather Needs Ladies‘ Hosiery and Gloves HORSE FAIR They include hats of lisere, milan, tage] milan and coarse braid shapes in all the reasonable styles. _ Smartly trimmed with flowers, fruits, wings, ribbons and fancy mounts. A most interesting collection, all of which have only been in stock a short time, but have been specially reduced in order to make room for new stock. Ladies® Blouses STRAW HATS Publisbed Weekiy at 8) 5 )a vear O. BAMAGE & 808 Prvpparsee Mcintyre Block Lambtion Street

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