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_ THE WATERLOO CHRONICLE Expenditures in the townships inâ€" cluded: Waterloo Tp., $16,850.; Woolwich, $17,328 ; North Dumfries, $4,937; Wellesley, $27,326; Presâ€" ton, $8.20; town of Waterloo, $150; general, $26,084. In Wellesley township, boundary line work between Wellington and Waterloo county was the biggest piece of work undertaken. It inâ€" cluded two new bridges at a cost of $7,000, and the Kraemer bridge costing $1,652. _ One of the biggest undertakings was the erection of the new bridge at Philipsburg at an approximate cost of $32,000. About one and oneâ€" half miles of pavement was laid in the Kitchener suburban area at a cost of about $39,000. The road is a continuation of the old pavement on the Kitchener â€" Williamsburg road. The sum of $13,000 was spent in the Galt suburban area. g!ew pavements were also constructed on the connecting link of the county roads in Ayr, the cost being $30,000. County Road Superintendent Levi Lichty states that the expenditure of some $200,000 on county road and bridge work this year was well distributed in the various townships. There were many requests for imâ€" proved roads but all could not be granted in view of the policy of reâ€" tre’l:chme’nt‘in effect this year. Program of Road and Bridge Building Not as Heavy oo as in 1930. SUM $200,000 EXPENDED ON COUNTY ROADS A few days ago an acclamation for the 1931 council appeared likely but yesterday a Chronicle represenâ€" tative learned in conversation with a reatepayer who is in close touch with township affairs that former Reeve William Knight would oppose Reeve Peter A. Wagner for the reeveship. It is interesting to note that in the election in 1930 Reeve Wagner‘s majority over Mt. Knight was 301, the vote being 776 to 475. Councillor George Voll has anâ€" rounced that he will be a candidate The candidates for the council are likely to be Charles Moser, Albert Goettling and J. J. Strong, with a fourth candidate to represent the district in which Reeve Haliman reâ€" sides. A keen fight is promised tor the deputy reeveship between Deputy Reeve Frank Klein, who resides near Breslau _ and _ Councilior â€" William Tilt of Blair. The latter states he vill be a candidate at the urgent soâ€" citation of his friends who believe they will receive better representaâ€" tion with a member in the county council from their district. contest will result. In the contest in 1930, Mr. Kinzie opposed Reeve Hall man with the latter the victor by a vote of 647 to 453 or a majority ot 194. In Waterloo township Reeve L C. Hallman, who has served faithfully and well in all the offices in the gift of the municipality, will relinguish the reigns Of office at the end of the year. First Deputy Reeve C. T. Groh, who has been a member of the council for eight years, has de finitely announced he will be a canâ€" didate tor reeve. Former Reeve Simon Kinzie it is reported will be his opponent in which case a lively This week indications point to elections in three of the townships in Waterloo county and as a result keen interest is being taken in the coming nomination meetings to be held in the various township halls on Monday. Contests in Waterloo, Wilmot and North Dumfries Certain. Woolwich and Wellesley Doubtful. Elections in Three Townships is Likely VOL. 45, NO. 52 !{qgrt@t_ '(l’(I_li_sb__ee JFor M Veryp MWerryp Thristmas That the spirit of Christmas is again abroad in the Jand is evident in the functions held and plans made to celcbrate the occasion and to bring joy and happiness to the homes of those who find themselves at this Yuletide season in unfortunate circumâ€" stances. * This is the time of the year when the spirit of brotherliness finds expression in deeds of kindness. Citizens favorably circumâ€" stanced are putting forth a helping hand to those in distress and efforts are being directed to seeing that they too enjoy the Christâ€" mas season. This would be a happier world if the spirit of Ch could be kept active and effective for a much longer time the week or so that it is generally operagive, says one writer Christmas is undoubtedly the happiest and most auspicious season of all the year and everywhere we find reflected the spirit of Christmas, cverybody uniting in conveying messages of good will and cordiality to relatives and friends. . In the expression of peace and good will which especially pervades the community at this time is revealed the spirit of Christ, the memory of whose birth is commemorated at Christmas. His advent into the world was truly the occasion for rejoicing and thanksgiving and it is therefore meet that amidst the celebrations of the Christmas season, the outstanding significance of the day be recognized and emphasized. . The Chronicle is glad to embrace this opportunity to convey to our readers and to the community in general heartiest Christmas greetings. May your Christmas be one that gladdens the heart, and the coming months of the year a time of prosperity, peace and contentment. Wellesley Township The Spirit of Christmas W. Airport on Saturday by miking his first solo flight in a little a«eroâ€" plane built by himself. He used a Ford model A motor and used motorcycle cushioned tires. ° of taxes. _ The â€" motion passed exempted the taxpayer from the levy of 5 per cent. interest if not paid before Feb. 1st. Taxes are due and payable at once. The new rulâ€" ing, however, will not exact 5% penalty on ratepayers who ne;lect to pay before Feb. 1st. Township Clerk Peter A. Snider states that in the proceedings of the list _ Waterloo Township â€" councii meeting some ratepayers misunderâ€" stood the item regarding collection of â€" taxes. _ The â€" motion passed exempted the taxpayer from the levy of 5 per cent. interest if not An Elmira youth, Wilfred Harri son, surprised spectators at the K. NO MORATORIUM _ _ FOR WATERLOO TP. RATEPAYERS ELMIRA YOUTH MAKES SOLO FLiGHT AT WATERLOO Another charge of nonâ€"payment of wages to H. F. Little of Preston was sustained and payment ordered. W. J. McGibbon, counsel for Hawke, contended the money due Little was owing by the Grand River Valley Insurance Agencies and not by Hawke. ing premiums of $153.12 and the property of A. E. Wilson. _ In Waterioo â€" police court on Saturday the charges of wrongful conversion of funds to his own use against Edgar R. Hawke, president of the Insurance Brokerage and Finance Co., were withdrawn. Deâ€" fendant was charg;ed with convertâ€" Neluoes Sent CoeReRReImaeit after serving two years as reeve and sume years as a member of the counâ€" cil. A contest for the reeveship is crpected between Councilliors A. G. Taylor and R. G. Ford. The other members of the eduncil are Archie Ferguson and A. C. Lisso. Two other candidates will be needed to make up a full slate, _ Milton A. Schmidt will be a canâ€" Gidate for the deputy | reeve hitp. The other members of the coun ‘il are Simon Ditner and A. B. K. 4. Another name mentioned as a posâ€" sible candidate for council is Rohbert Bean of near New Hamburg. North Dumfries Township Reeve E. Z. Kemkes of North Dumfries announces his retivrement CASE AGAINST E R. HAWKE Is For some years the Wilmot to wnâ€" ship council has been reâ€"elected by acclamation. This will not be the case on Monday, January 4th, when hl.e electors will witness one of the ilveliest and most interesting conâ€" tests in many years between Reeve Valentine" H. Zoeller, who has been ‘eiected reeve the past four years by acclamation and Deputy Reeve E. B. Hallman. The latter ‘has served is a member of the councii for many ‘_veam and is seeking higher muniâ€" cipal honors. Both candidates have many friends and will conduct an active campaign from now uncil election day. For the deputy reeveship Charles Schuett the present member may again be opposed by Wm. Hemmerâ€" ich, &‘former councillor. In the last election the latter was defeated in a close race by 12 majority, The â€" present â€" members of _ the council, _ Wesley Howlett, _ Milton Weber and Edmund Schwindt will seek reâ€"election. for deputy reeve and as yet he has no opposition in sight as Councilior Wm. Manz states he is intent to serve another | year in â€" council. Other candidates mentioned for the council are W. Preeman, J. Burnett and George Beam Woolwich Township If reports circulated this week are correct Reeve Almon A. Snider will be opposed by former Reeve Byron Letson. Last January these two men participated in an interesting conâ€" teet, the present reeve finishing at‘ the top by 149 majority. wWITHDRAWN BY COURT the spirit of Christmas much longer time than Contest In Wilmot 149 majority. _ _ _ deputy reeveship Charles $75, the not due rulâ€" ’ Others who spoke briefly were: W. Keith,. district engineer of the deâ€" [purtment Oof public highways; D. S. Powlby, K.C., crown attorney; Oscar Eby, registrar of deeds; G. A. i(h‘lmtznpr‘ Heapeler, a former reeve of HRespeler, an-ri f'o;"r;o;‘”rn“;l'nill;a: n},‘ the county council; Mayor [)ona]d{ of Proslqn, former warden and Dr.‘ Warden Shaw in appreciative reâ€" marks thanked the «peakers for trlâ€" bute paid him and the members for the coâ€"operation during his term as warden, _ 4 The]avaning's program â€" included SQMC§ sung by Robeért McMurdo and A. Henselwood and a@lectione by a Hamilton trio. Mayor C. M. Bezeau of Kitchener and Mayor Willard of Galt brought grjetinga from these citics. Turmer Home. Among the county representatives who replied to the toast propoepd by lir. Hipel were: Reeve H. J. Griffin ol Ayr, chairman of the Old Age Pensions Board; First deputy reeve C__ T. Groh, Waterloo â€" township, conirman of the county property «ommittee; First deputy reeve C. Dotzert. Waterloo, chairman of the finance committee; Reeve P. A. Wagner, Wellesley township, chair man of the road and bridge commisâ€" sion. On Monday the nine-ye&f old son of Rev. and Mrs. S. W. Hirtle, Alâ€" bert Street, was knocked to the pavement when hit by a motor car driven by J. Young of Kitchener. He escaped with severe bruises. In county division court on Friâ€" day the case of Walter A. Frank of New Germany, blacksmith, va. Jos. Ertel of Witerloo, was i)enrd by Judge Clement who reserved judgâ€" ment. J. W. Henrich, garage owner of Waterloo, _ aued %ormnn Zapfe mechanic, for $122.56 for lllcged damages to a motor engine he was repairing. Judge Clement dismissed Mr. Muir believed the cutting of rcad expenditures would be false economy. Costs were low and this was an opportune time to improve roads. It was not fair to the farmer living off the main roads that the farmer boetter situated financlally, snould enjoy facilities not given the former,‘ In conclusion he extended congratulations to the. road and Inidge committee members for the progress shown in road work in the county. Toastmaster Sam Caseel, county clerk,. congratulated Warden Shaw on his excellent services during the year. The toast to Canada was proposed vy Karl Homuth and responded to by A. ML Edwards M.P. The toast to Waterioo County inâ€" stitutions was proposed by N. O. Hiipel, M.L_A. He commented on the ceunty‘s favorable position and the scod roads. He referred to the exâ€" cellent personell of the past and present county councils and its officials. He was pleased that the counci) saw ft to make a grant to the Freeport Sanatorium, a worthy Institution. learlier in the day was made the re: _ Twenty thousand volumes were cipient of a gold watch and chain by "@#ITied down when the roof crashed members of the county council. (hrough the floors of the building. The presentation was made by first (’P.s"o"m“: ceilings decorated by deputy reeve Dotzert. Reeve 1. C.|PTicéless Zuccari frescoes. The colâ€" Hallman of Waterloo township, preâ€" @Pse was caused by a crack in one cided. _ Warden _ Shaw _ filtingly Of the walls, whigh had been discoyâ€" «oknowledged _ the _ kind _ words €Ted this morning but was proâ€" spoken. nounced unalarming by a Vatican arâ€" _ Chief Engineer Robt. Muir, of the Chitect Only two hours before the yrovincial high way department, with pile of â€" masonry came tumbling oiker speakers congratulated Waterâ€" 4OWn. A few moments before the lco County on its fine road system. c:.vllnpse the â€" building had been The speaker eaid he wished to corâ€" ©98§¢d. rect the impression thatâ€" many counâ€" N ue ties were in financial distress. With the exception of a very few municiâ€" palities in the Dominion all were on NEw MEMBERS ‘ a sound, financial footing. | The banquet given by Warden J. J. |UDder the ruins. Shaw, of Hespeler on Thunsday( The attorney, Marco Vattasso, rischt at the Preston Springs hotel, 48 extricated from the ruins late wis attended by County council| TUuesday night, but died on the way nembers, officials, local members of{!? @ hospital, No trace was discovâ€" porliament and others. In che edâ€" ¢I€d of the four miseing workmen. gresses by the various speakers the ©!4 &r0ups of rescuers worked at wolue of good roads was stressed.|{°P sbeed to remove the debris in Tribnte was paid to the services of|the hope that they might still be the retiring Warden, Mr. Shaw, who |Alive Delightful Gathering Held at Which Addresses Were & Delivered by Promâ€" _ _ inent Men. BANQUET BY WARDEN SHAW AT PRESTON County Clerk and Treasurer, who ably acted as toastmaster at Warden J. J. Shaw‘s banquet to county counâ€" cil members and officials at Preston on Thursday last. WATERLOO LAD INJURED DIVISION COURT CASES physician of the Old I_’;;pl:a;;‘ SAMUEL CASSEL WATERLOO, o"finno, THURSDAY, MAYORS ASK MONTEITH TO TAKE MORE JoBsLEss Hon. J. D. Monteith has been asked to take further quotas of unemployâ€" ed eingle men from Kitchener, Galt and Preston in a joint letter sent him Tnesday by the mayors of the three municipalities, So far 145 men have been taken from urban Waterâ€" loo Connty municipalities Including 60 from Kitchener, 30 from Waterâ€" loo, 20 from Preston and 19 each from Hespelet and Elmira. TWIN CITY TEAM LOSES TO HAMILTON Stacing an attack in the last five minutee of Tuesday‘s game at Hamâ€" Hton, Hamilton‘s famed _ Bengala scored three goals to acore a 4 to 2 verdict over the closeâ€"checking KN chener team. \ Martin â€" Brubacher A pretty wedding was quietly celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua B. Brubacher when their â€" daughter, ll-gdalenn, was wedded to Clarence B. Martin, son of Mr. Jonathan P. Martin and the late Mrs. Martin of Floradale. Bishop Ezra L. Martin of Heide}â€" berg officiated. The town of Waterloo will have one less member since the change in the Municipal Act calls for two inâ€" stead of three members to the counâ€" ty council â€" In Wellesley township, Councillor Yoll will likely be the new member to replace deputy reeve Baechler who died recently. Reeve I. C. Halliman‘s retirement in Waterloo Township means that the 1932 representative to the counâ€" ty council will likely be C. T. Groh, at present deputy reeve, and either the present deputy reeve, Frank A. Klein, or W. W. Tilt. Reeve Hallâ€" man had been one of the most active members on the county counâ€" cil and has been chairman of every committee. Wiimot Township will send a new representative as reeve V. Zoeller and deputy reeve E. B. Hallman are contesting the reeveship. The new deputy reeve will likely be M. A. Schmidt. With the retirement of Reeve kemkes of North Dumfries, a new reeve will be on the council board in the person of A. . Taylor or R. G. Ford, both of whom are expected to contest the reeveship. With the retirement of two reeves and the reduction of township reâ€" presentatives in the County Council there will be five new members for the council board and possibly more at the first meeting to be held next year. > Wilmot, Wellesley and North Dumfries To Have New Representatives. NEW MEMBERS FOR COUNTY COUNCIL 1932 Twenty thousand volumes were carried down when the roof crashed through the floors of the building. destroying | cellings decorated . by Four workmen aiso were buried under the ruins. The roof of one of the wings of the Vatican Library, bullt in 1588, colâ€" lapsed Tuesday at Vatican City, and fatally crushed a young | Italian lawyer, FIVE CRUSHED AS VATICAN ROOF COLLAPSED Board members by acclamation. The amendment to ti‘:e Municipal Act calls for one less member and as Alderman C,. Schondelmayer has anâ€" nounced his retirement there will be a full slate for the council. m _ DUCIAOUPUP CUDNG@ the year. The candidates will also be given an opportunity to speak. Present indications point to the return of Mayor Uffelman and other members of the council, Public Utilities Commission and School Board members by acclamatinn Th. their stewardship ::lu;i:lgu the The candidates will also be an opportunity to speak. A large turnout of ratepayers is expected at the annual nomination meeting to be held at the Waterloo town hall on Monday evening next. Town Clerk N. A. Zick will preside and call for nominations for the council, school board and public utilities commission. ‘ The Mayor and various chairmen will be called upon to address the g:\lhering and give an account of Mayor Uffeiman and Council With Exception of Aid. Schondelmayer to Seek Reâ€"election. WATERLOO NOMINATIONS ON MONDAY Weddings The memhers of the staf of the Elizabeth Zieglerschool. Waterioo. entertained the membere of the «taffs of Central and Alexandra schoole at a delishtfnl dinner party at the Chicopee Tearooms on Satâ€" urday night in honor of one of their nmber, _ Mr. _ Melvin _ McLennan, whose marrlage takee place shortly. The Inspector of the schools. Mr. R. II. Roberts. MUr. H. Hill and Mias K Montagne, the director and aselstant director of music in the echools were eperlal gnesle for the necasion. Dinâ€" ner wae served from tables centred with chryeanthemums. Vocal solos were contribited by Mr. Hill and violin numbers by Miss Montagne An addrees to Mr. MeLennan in the form of a proem wae read by Misa Kelly of the Alexandra staff after which Misa BReesie Van Every on beâ€" half of the teachers presented the gueet of honor with a «llver tea serâ€" vice. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT The annnal Christmas entertainâ€" ment of Emmanuel Evangelical Sunâ€" dry School will be given on Chrietâ€" mas evening, Dec. 25th. The first part will consiet of a miecellaneoua program by the lit!le folka and will be followed by a special Christmaa pageant entitled. "When the Star Shone". A cordial Intitation is exâ€" tended to all. This pageant will be repeated on Sunday evening, Dec. 27th. | Deals With Finances : "L maintain that the statement that theboard ‘Has: no funds at its â€" dlisposal «hould it decide to build‘ is not true to facts. The leadâ€" ers of this institutin have a tepuâ€" tation amongk informed circies as having n greater eye to $30,000 vorth of bonds and clipping inter tet beaving conpons. than toward the more humanitaritn work deleâ€" sated o them. 10 challenge the hoand to publish a true «tatement of their assete and liabilities: at tils fime, and contend that with the famls at hand accommodation in proper | surronadings could be commenced at onee, giving employâ€" ment which is now so badly needed. Teachers _ of _ Waterloo _ Schools Honored One of Their Number At a Dinner. SILYER TEA SERYVICE PRESENTED TO MEL. MeLENNAN an impediment to the minority of the board who are anxious and ready in hbe of real cervice to the community and the kisdies in their charge. Why the orphanige board aver bought the present building and at sack a fattcy figure is a fair quesâ€" ilon. A public statement on this question and some de@ile of this trancaection â€" which. 1 believe, corâ€" tiinly are not a credit to those conâ€" nected with the inctitution at that time wonld arouse public interest ind be of benefit nllimately to the rnfortunates housed in this diemal itstituticn. Some of the partipsmt(; this trancaction are «tll on the present board. and ate, I believe, \ "The dismal report referred to was on a dismal instinftion, run for i number of vears by a lackadaieâ€" ieal hbodv of complacent citlizens lacking the exerey and aggresaive ness becoming a hoard having in their charge the welfare of the unâ€" fertunate children of our fellow men. "The srand jury read and consid eved the recommenidations of the previous furics, snd in excence have come to the sume conclusion, ex: coptimg we adid not mince words or srgarcout the pill in our report. Dbody _ partially â€" responsible." . said Mr. Walter. "The cheer inconsistency of the temarks endorsed hy the members of the K.â€"W. _ Orphanage â€" Board which «jpeaved in your paper Thursâ€" day. suggest strongly the characâ€" ter of the present leadership. â€" "For the cake of the relatively unfortunate _ ehi‘dren who are charges 0f the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Orphanoze Bourd, I beg to comment 0n the grand jury‘s report for which [ am (as foreman of that recent body _ partially â€" responsible." said _ M. S. Hallman‘s comments on the report of the Grand Jury respecting conditions at the Kitchener Orphanâ€" axe, published in last week‘s issue of the Chronicle. brought forth a «barp reply from Jack Walter, the fureman of the jury. Mr. Walter sueâ€" ceeded XMr. Hallman as chairman of the Orphanage Board at the anpual meeting held recently. Chairman Walter Replies to Criticism Levelled at Grand Jury by M. S. Hallman. FAVORS NEW ORPHANAGE â€" BULDINCG LEVI LICHTY Well known Road Superintendent of Waterloo County. 1931 O Edobntation ie ifi iiacabane cAmniiil Aocksd ®. Hutton; secretary, Miss Ida Reld treasurer, Mrs. W. T. Crowe " sawonary Society of the First|pitching hay i. United Charch, at its recent meetâ€"| horse which bad ing at which officers were clected.|ink the night ki The program comprised a talk hy,torn and the h Miss E. M. Woods and a reading, | mediately a ma "The Spirit of Citristmas®", by Misa All the livest Blanche VanEvery, An intcresting tion of the hor letter from Miss Hilliard, misstonary | fire was resened in India, was read by Mre. W. L. of the implente Hillard. Lunch was enjoyed at the The barn wa ciose. mer at a cost c The officers are: president, Mrs. |house was saved Finlay _ Matheson; _ viceâ€"presidents.| the house was t Mise Beasie Van Every, Mrs. A. E. 1930, both the Devitt, Mre. E. D. Cunningham, Mré. la prey to the f Mrs. Finlay Matheson was again returned as head of the Women‘s Misafonary Society of the First MRS. MATHESON HEADS WOMEN‘s MISSIONARY SOCIETY Hens And Geese Are Taken From Farms At Stratford. Road And Bridge "That the account of the Corporaâ€" tion of New Hamburg re Hartman and Rau bridges be paid, viz.: $38.20, THEFTS OF FOWL The requests made by Noah Bearâ€" inger of Elmira, asking that the county relieve Noah Brubacher of Linwood of about $150 taxes because he was an invalid was not granted, as the council did not want to set a precedent. First _ deputy _ reeve Dotzert of Waterloo stated it was a matter for the townehip council of Wellesley to handle. Vote of Thanks to County Officials Warden Shaw and county road +nperintendent prior to the concluâ€" vion of the session reviewed briefly th¢e work of the year. Votes of thanks were tendered the followlng‘ for faithful services rendered, First Deputy _ Reeve â€" Dotzert â€" of Wa-‘ erl00, chairman of the finance committee; Reeve A. W. Hoifer, chairman of the board of manageâ€" ment of the Old People‘s Home; Reeve P. A. Wagner, Wellesley township, chairman of the road and bridge commission; First Deputy Reeve C. T. Groh oft Waterloo, township; County Road Superin-' tâ€"ndent Lichty;.Reeve H. J. Griffin of Ayr, chairman of the Old Age Pensions Board; Sam Caseel, counâ€" ty clerk and treasurer and Warden au e ty cl Sha w Other matters coming before the council was that of appointing a cemetery commission and fixing a more equitable basis of payment for indigent patients at the St. Mary‘s hospital. After much discussion it was referred to the next year‘s council. At present the federal governâ€" ment takes care of 50 per cent., proâ€" vincial government 30 and the muniâ€" cipality 209. A feature of the county council‘s concluding session for 1931 was the passing of a resolution recommendâ€" ing that as the Dominion governâ€" ment is to contribute 75 per cent. towards Old age pensions the balâ€" ance should be taken care of by the provincial | government, giving 20 ber cent. and the municipalities 5 ber cent. The council went on record as opposed to the reduction of the old age peneion limit from 70 to 65 years. The above motion was made by first deputy reeve C. Dotzert of Waterloo seconded by first deputy reeve C. T. Groh of Watâ€" erloo township. Proposal That Federal and Provincial Governments Pay 75 and 20 Per Cent. and the County 5 Per Cent. Favored by Waterloo County Council.â€"Resolution of Appreciation for Faithful Work of Officials is Passed. ine cournge our people have displayed all alon is based on the knowledge of the well nh i resources of Canadna, and the will ind ahulity turn them to useful account. Our cournge is heritage of every good Canadian. Nor can we~ ence upon Providence which giveth us the inc Everybody Realizes That The Tide Has Turned Amidst all our problems and difficulties the mental characteristics of which Canndians have nor suffered to diminish: confidence and courig As we emerge from the conditions n realize how wellâ€"founded is our confiden the cournge our people have displayed all As we have met adverse conditions with calmness and with the determination to help each other, so we will meet the revival of business with wisdom and moderation, and an effort to rally the forces of our country for a new era of Insting prosperity. Everybody realizes that the tide has turned. May it bring new hope and happiness to every home in the lafd. Oppose Lower Age . _ Limit of Pensioners PROBED BY POLICE ens | wer COUNTY‘S LEADING WEEKLY NEWSPAPER By HON. GEORGE S HENRY Prime Minister af Ont io (Signed) GEORGE 3. HENRY tion of the horse which caused the fivre was rescued by neighbors. Most of the implenents were also saved. The barn was crected last sumâ€" mer at a cost of over $3,000. The house was sived. Eleven years ago the house was burned and in April, 1930, both the house and barn fell a prey to the flames. The owner is undecided a3\to his future plans but expects to rebuild. mel uie e en P REATRTT Lucieu, in giving an account of the fire, said h« went to the barn in the morning to do his chores. Hangâ€" ing the lantern un a nail, he went to the hay mow. While he s pitching hay to the barn floo/:‘vao horse which bad become untied durâ€" ing the night knocked over the lanâ€" tern and the barn was almost imâ€" mediately a mass of flames. All the livestock with the excepâ€" No t e eR e ~CC $5000 BARN BLAZE NEAR _ MANNHEIM The new steelâ€"clad> steel roofed barn belonging to Joseph Lucieu, better known as Joe Pollock, near Mannheim, was cumpletely destroyâ€" ed by fire early Monday morning with an estimated loss. of $5,000 with little insurance. The season‘s crop of grain and hay and one horse and some chickens were burned. New Steel Clad Barn of Joe Pollock Burned to Ground on Monday. Reeve _ Kempkes â€" and Warden Shaw said that the Galt Hospital did not ask for a change although the number of patients is increasing. If, however, â€" increased grants . were made this hospital would also want its share. The question was finally shelved by being referred to the finance committee. Sb o on o otd Reeve Bingeman made the sugâ€" gestion that the St. Mary‘s Hospital care for indigent patients as long as the $2100 grant lasted, and if the K. & W. Hospital had not used all its $2100 grant, favored patients be sent to that hospital. _ After W. J. Motz of the St. Mary‘s Hospital Board had spoken regarding the increasedâ€"number of indigent patients, which the county grant did not fully cover. Reeve r. A. Wagner of Wellesley, a member of the advisory board, said he favored a policy of pay for indigent patients as you go, instead of an annual grant, the same as is in efl'c‘z)ct in Huron County. . "Theat the usual contracts for the supply of bread and meat have been let for the ensuing half year at the following prices, viz.: bread at three and twoâ€"thirds cents per pound and meat at, hind quarter beef at nine and onehalf cents per pound, front quarter beef at eight and oneâ€"half cents per pound and pork al eight cents per pound, "That the total expenditure for the year is abproximately $30,166." County Property Committee "That boiler insurance be placed upon the boiler which is used for heating county buildings and that the insurance be placed at $5,000 with insurance rate at $54.50 for three years. Pay for Indigent Patients Monthly. Monoopa en en e tettemt Good Roads Convention to be held in Detroit in January, 1932." Old People‘s Home Report "That we have examined and passed accounts for the half year ending November 30th, 1931, umounting to $14,369.50. | "That the county roed superinâ€" tindent and any other members of this committee who desire, be deleâ€" gated to attend the International Rlesnd 2 o. H 1 _ "That this council authorize and fuss the necessary byâ€"laws providâ€" ing for the closing of the Ayrâ€"Watâ€" erloo road and the conveyance of the closed portions to the Canadian Pacific Railway Compauy. ow happily passing, ‘we we and how helpful is | along. Our confidence h anbounded natural luhty of our people to re is the pride and the ue forget our dependâ€" e increase. courige here are two fundaâ€" ave never lost sight Patients Monthly.