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Port Perry Star, 28 Nov 1918, p. 4

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'11 am. Sublet, "What hah God Wrought?" f 7 p.m. Subject: men prenens' » "Our "splendid Dr. and Mrs Willard, and Mr and Mrs Baxter and daughter Jean, of Toronto, spent the wee end.with the former's parents, Mr and Mrs Wm Willard. Mis G. Coinch of Utica, has moved in the Mrs Vickery house, on Caleb Street, Miss Alma "Tipp, of the Toronto Conservatory of Music; and friend Miss Johnson, spent the week end in town, The Epitor received a Christmas greeting card from Pte. W. A. Alex- ander which was much appreciated. Mr James. Leask, Greenbank, has bought Mr E C Burton's brick house, and takes possession in March. We congratulate Mr Leask on securing such a fine properity and the STAR joins with the citizens in welcoming him and Mrs Leask to our town. Dr J. D, Berry, of Agincourt. was in town on Tuesday. See "One Touch of Nature at the Royal on Friday.and Saturday evgs. Rupert Whitfield Rupert Whitfield died at St. Cath- anines on Sunday, November 24, 1918 after an illness of only four days. "Death resulted from an attack of Spanish Influenza, Rupert, who was only 22 years of age, was onc of the volunteers of the 116th Bn. Owing, however, t0 a se: vere attack of pneumonia, hé was un- able to go overseas, and was dis- charged from the army as physically unfit. Rupert was a steady, industrious young man, and his early and sudden death is a sad blow to his many friends and acquaintances. Deceased had becn working at a nursery at St. Catharines before he was taken ill. Interment was made at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Methodist Church At the Methodist Church on Sun day, Dec. 1st, "Missionary 'services' will be held," Rev, W. J. Cragg, B.D, returned missiopary from Japan, will preachiia the morning," and Rev. J C1 Bell i in a the evening. - Many HiendsWere flonsed to gee Mr Harvard Bamforth, son of Rev. R. Bamforth, of Colborne, who was the: guest.of Mr John 'Harris, Jr., over Sunday." » Corp. A Wi Allin was foe over] Sunday. He expects to receive his discharge from the army in the near future and re-enter civilian life. » Sergt. Hardy Purdy has received his discharge and is home again. We are pleased to have him back with us; 'and £0 know that he' will resume his at the High School after "the "Touch of Nature You can look for a dandy goodfilm the Royal Theatre on Friday and y evenings in "One Touch of o f.5%0 co comedy -- give The Women's ry of the Meteodist Church, Port ey have just received word from Secours National, Toronto, = acknowledging they.sent. about a month ago, and thank the ladies very much for their effort. The bale contained new and new bedding and was valued at $126. i DIED CoaTEs--At Caesarea, Sunday, No- vember 24th, "1918, Dr."George A. Coates, in his 89th year. = WhirrieLh--At" St. "Cathariges, on Sunday, November 24th; 1918, Rupert Whitfield, in his 22nd year. WaLLACE-=At Toronto, on Tuesday, November 26, 1918, Joseph H. Wallace, beloved husband of Mary H. Leask, in his 32nd year. From Pte. M. Ford France, Oct 24th, 1918 Dear Dad: < Just a few lines to Jet you know I am still alive and am feeling fine and hope you are as well. There was a big: mail in tonight but I never got a single letter which four or five. 2 . The last three weeks we had some interesting experiences. We were holding the line and on. account of the big drive on the right and left. of us he had to make a hurried retreat We got word that he was: retreating about three o'clock in the morning so we bad to get out of bed into the cold, cold world and pack up and follow him, = Well, he had to go so fast that he did not have time to blow up the village or take any furnitnre or civil- ians away with him, so. whéh we ar- rived there-we had a great reception. In this village 'there was a popu- lation of about four thousand, and when they saw us entering "the town waved flags. The Colonel and two runners were the first {no enter and the women and girls rushed at them -and flung their arms around our necks and kissed us, also took us into their houses and made us drink coffee un- til I thought I would burst. One incident I never will forget; it was an old woman of -seventy and '1 think she mnst have been half negro, she was so dark. ;She ran out of her house and threw her a arms around' the Colonel's neck and kiss him and was calliug him "my ear" in French: What made it look so' footy was hel. had been kissing a nice Blond, girl} about iwenty-one; But there is.one thing i want: 'to tell you about especially, and that is" the way the detestiblé hun treated 'the people and .our prisoners; fora 'wonder they treated the wounded half 'decent.' But 'thé ones' they captured they: starved them; the French - people told us all they got was a cup of coffee for breakfast, some dirty soup for dinner, rand for supper they had the same as: for breakfast. = And they said they were worked 'twice as hard as any man would do in at t day, and about five or six would die every day: from over work and not enough.to eat, . To-day an. old man and 'woman came back to live where we are and they were telling us their experiences since 1914. Well, they have s things and have bad to do pide would never have done. i h around: and told them to pack up all they could carry | march about gium, The | 50 they had to stop, and whil we came slong ta the receipt of the bale of goods which | & second hand clothing for children and | sa notabl Emotion of h ly enclosed and cab Gra _ excellent design. ! inches and 17%; by drive, non-beari regulator operated gn tone arm, and No, 8 Columbia rep wee capacity for. close 0 100 ten n 3d | twe | Boa AP 'outfit' home to you us the price of outfit in small | "There 18, sure to 'be a rush to own one of these grand home entertainers, and as the quantity is limited, you should get your order in as' early as possible, All we ask is that you buy 10 d giving Records, costing you you 20 selections. * We "will Jon sult at once, "and you can weekly sums erwarin Star' Office GEORGE R Pr is unusual for me as I generally get gy they sang the national anthem and]. There should. he. a VICTRO ur home this _ 'Christmas; pin Lorne without music is like a gar- den without sunshine. Don't be satisfied with just a talkie" " machine, insist on getting a Victrola. In our store we offer the finest Victrola service in town. We have™ remodelled the store with that end in view. To Gy "we have the most imodern and up-to- . date Victrola parlor. in town, Individ- ual attention, prompt courteous "service: Land a 'wonderful. complete: Ea range Co i Victor Records a iv stock. Isn' t that the place you bave been Jolin Free Concert Xour. are invited to attend Li our'. fra s demonstration. of Vietrolas and' Victor Records in our parlors on. evening, November zo. including a few selettions ¢ on - W f ; HE dat Sor 'Lots « fn Saturday music for on Many $0- called remedies for "anae- mia are only so in name. T mak: {ers are afraid to prove their claims by. yteling what their medicines contain. The only way to be honest with the kitchen, all in ge soft walter, on Powers, Port « "for the Hig P ; © [people is to let them know what they | % > ,are paying for. Here 1s the Vinolf "formula. When "the doctor" knows {what a medicine contains, it geases; to -ibea "patent" medicine. Cod Liver and Beef Peptones, Iron R: and Manganese Peptonates, Iron and Ammonium Gitrate, Lime and Glycero-phosphates, Cagearin, ~~ Any doctor will tell you that Wein: gredients of Vinol, as named: above, wil enrich the blood and bamsh -an- aemia and create strength. When the. blood is pure and rich 'and red, the body is strong and robust. £ 'You can prove this at 'our expense : because your money will« be returned if Vinol does not improve your. health ¥ "Jofias Smi Ont, Bei Phone 117 On road between 'Dusty's, 10, Ray S al '0 17, concessi esdaf, > AT Ee a re a

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