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Porcupine Advance, 11 Jul 1917, 1, p. 8

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Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Goâ€". Corrigan, on June 23rd, 19}| dauckter. Mr. Joe Connors and his partner, Mr. Devaney, are back from doing their assessment work on their Tashâ€" ota claims. Mr. C. WV. Hockway, of the Canaâ€" dian Westinghouse Company, was A business visitor in town last week. Mr. Billie Goodman, of the Hollinâ€" ser electrical staff, left on Saturday for a vacation in Toronto and other points souath. Mr. A. Sceds, of Sandy Falls, last week was called to Cobalt owing to the illness of his stepâ€"mother. Before he could reach Cobalt, however, she had vassed away. Mrs. Phil Teare, of the Schumacher *{ine, left on: Saturday for a: v-apat;on in the south. The rain during the past few days has at least had the effect that it has saved the town the necessity of conâ€" sidering any system of streetâ€"oiling to keep down the sand called dust. The T. N. 0. paint car came to town this week and between the rains things are being brushed up and beautified around the company‘s proâ€" perty. The special features at the New Empire Theatre on Friday and Satâ€" urday were much enjoyed. MeQuinn, ‘‘the man who sings to beat the band,‘‘ did so to the satisfaction of the big crowds, while the attractive litile MeQuinn twins, in dancing and singing and other specialties, deâ€" lighted‘ all by their cleverness and skill. The songs, dances and other novelties made a pleasing change in the program. All will regret to learn that Chief S. R. Craft is at present in the hosâ€" pital at Haileybury undergoing treatâ€" ment that may keep him there two or three weeks. Last week while reâ€" turning from the River he ruptured a bloodâ€"vessel while coughing, and from this mishap, he was again taken ill at Cobalt where he went: to spend the Dominion Day Celebration. eer days, again,‘‘ said the uld-tix.ne_f's. Sunday evening, and noted the dles and other improvised forms <of the ""light of other days.‘"" To: iki |to the inconvenience of the lights beâ€" ing off there was the occasional rain. The lack of good light made it imâ€" ‘possible to sit inside and read, while {the presence of the bad rain made it impossible to stay out and stand or walk with comfort. The incident, however, forms a new and happy exâ€" cuse for many who were going to * homé"‘~on~Sunday«evening, [but who naturally were prevented by their lack of light. as they viewed the unlighted streefs | Whereas the Directors of the Comâ€" pany feel it in the Company‘s interâ€" est that the Head Office of the Comâ€" pany be changed to the Town of Hailâ€" eybury. Therefore Hendun Lumber Comâ€" pany Limited enacts as follows:â€" 1. ~The Head Office of Hendun Lumber Company Limited is changed from the Town of Timmins, in the District of Timiskaming, to the Town of Haileybury, in the said District. ‘Passed this 22nd day of June, 1917. H. 8. Hennessy, President. H. C. Dunbar, Secretary. Confirmed\by a unanimous vote of The Board of Trade is expected to meet in regular session on Thursday evening of this week,â€"the same beâ€" ing the Glorious Twelfth. The faet of the meeting .night falling on the 12th may give some an excuse to neâ€" glect the meeting, but those interested in the welfare of the town and the progress of the community should be looking=~for exeuses to attend . and take a helpful part. A formal card of the ~officially authorized type was received â€" this week from Lanceâ€"Corporal W. â€"M. Widdifield, dated ‘*Somewhere . on the East Coast.‘‘ It gave the printed information as to arriving safely in good health and looking forward to a pleasant sea voyage, and concluded: ‘"‘Kindly note the mailing address: Lanceâ€"Corporal Widdifield, W. M., No. 2251123, Fourth Forestry Draft, Canadian Expeditionary Force,, care of Army Post Office, London.‘"‘ The complaints against motorlsts' in this district have considerably lessened recently, whether this be due to the people getting used to the autos for the season, or whether the promises of prosecution for infracâ€" tion of the law were effective. _ In Cobalt, however, there have been very many complaints about reckless driving by motorists. No less than fourteen motorists were fined last. week in the Silver City for exéeeding the speed limit.. And the Cobalt polâ€" ice say that this is only a beginning to the court cases,â€"or an end to the- fast driving. ' The electric power subâ€"station was put out of commission on Sunday afâ€" ternoon by lightning, and the town was consequently in darkness for the evening, _ The damage was repaired, however, and lights and power were on tap as usual for Monday‘s workâ€" aday world. ""It‘s like the old pionâ€" ._‘.‘m.d\',t’g â€" songs, dances and other ade a pleasing change in 1. g SATURDAY MATINEE 2#9990999999990099000090090 mt * A M n a *4 4* un 42 %f'WWMvwvm se We ie . i > c O t inss Jns Sm oah PULPWOOD FOR SALE on two mining claims within quarter mile of Tlmmms station. Apply Box 7, Timmins. 35p _ Therefore Hendun Lumber Comâ€" pany Limited enacts as follows:â€" 1. Head Office of Hendun Lumber Company Limited is changed from the Town of Timmins, in the District of Timiskaming, to the Town of Haileybury, in the said District. Passed this 22nd day of June, 1917. H. 8. Hennessy, President. H. C. Dunbar, Secretary. Confirmed\by a unanimous vote of * Byâ€"Law Number 9. A Byâ€" law changing the Head Office of the Company. HENDUN LUMBER COMPANY New Empire Theatre Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14 Evening, 8.15 p.m. sharp: children 21¢, adults 37c Sat. Matinee, 3 p.m. sharp: children 11c, adults 27c Broadway ALL MRS, â€" â€" 9 VERNON â€" CASTLE To L0‘ j GEO. M. COHEN the shareholders of the Company at a meeting duly called for the purpose on the 22nd day of June, 1917. H. S. Hennessy, President \H. C. Dunbar, Secretary _ Certified a true copy of the above mentioned byâ€"law. H. C. Dunbar, Secretary. WANTEDâ€"Maid for general houseâ€" work; good wages. Apply at onee to Mrs. H. J. Marshall, 12 Hemâ€" lock street. 380. â€"The Trustees of 88. No. 1, Tisâ€" dale, invite tenders for the erection of a 2â€"room School House. at Dome Mines.. Copies of plans and specifiâ€" cations may be had by applying to M. SMITH, Secretary, â€"â€"â€"<Box: 336, â€"South Poreupine, . Ont. Tenders close July 15th, 1917. 34â€"35 WANTEDâ€"Girl for general house work. .Apply Mrs. R. W. Robbins, 15 Hemlock St. 34 TENDERS FOR 8CHOOL BUILDING. IN IN PATHE NEW§ $ For Saleâ€"Large warehouse and coal bins, with lots, complete, for $1600. Interested parties may plhone No. 43, Timmins. 31â€"34. PROPERTY OF CHARLES RECKâ€" | IN, SOUTH PORCUPINE. â€" FOUR CHILDREN FOR ADOPTâ€" ANTED â€"Assistant operator for hydraulic power plant,. Also good electrician for switchboard. c@onâ€" struction work. Apply to Northâ€" ern Canada Power C ompany, Timâ€" mins, Ont. $s e <~ SUBSCRIPTION CANVABSSER WANTED at once. Good $ugition for firstâ€"class man. Special prefâ€" erence given to Returned Soidier. Apply at The Advance Office,. fimâ€" mins, personally or by letfi’., ION; 2 boys, ages 8 and 10 years, and 2 girls, ages 3 and 5 years. Only applications from Protestant families with references will be considered. Apply Box 548, . eybury, Ont. R

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