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HE "The Mirror's Reflection is Always an Attraction" No. 15 STRATFORD, ONT., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1924 Vol. 2 Sad Intelligence Reaches The City Of The Fate Of A Stratford Boy - J. A. McNab Found in the De- troit River After Days of | Searching--Evidence of Foulh Play. Word came to the city Wednes- day evening that the body of Mr. J. A. McNab, who had been mis- sing from his home in Sandwich since September 15, had been found in the Detroit river. The body showed marks of violence and there is every evidence of his having been the victim of foul play. -- After the master of the Masonic Lodge of which he was a mentber, had identified the body, he phoned the sad intelligence toJ..C, Makins, K. G., the deceased being a broth- er of Mrs. Makius and son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter McNab, Waterloo street. Evidence of the possible fact of the saying, "That there is a pro- phecy in the mind" that forsees en- suing danger,' was the premonition of the deceased's mother. Mrs. Mc- Nab had in some way perceived since hearing of her son's disappear- aiice, that the end would come asit did, which idea she had not com- municated to anyone. "ne late Mr. McNab wasa native of the city, and lived here until he was 19 years of age, and attended the public schools as well as being a graduate ofthe Stratford Business College, and has held, since leaving the city, many responsible positions. At the time of hisdeath he was with the Heintzman Piano Co. He was a very high type of young manhood and splendid character, inspiring the admiration of all who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter McNab, his wife and young daughter, Helen, a sister, Mrs. J. C. Makins and a brother, Peter William of Hamil- ton, who have the sympathy of the entire community. ------ Jas. Pequegnat & Son OPTICAL DEPARTMENT In charge of C.R, Nimmo, D. Opt. Registered Optometrist Phone 584 - Office Park. planning the work for next spring. St. David St. About Finished With continued good weather, the men engaged in laying thenew pavement on St. David St. should be finished by the beginning of next week. This fills a long felt want. For many years the street has been in terrible condition and at some seasons of the year almost impas- sable. However, the worries of the grocery boys and the motorists who have to traverse this hill are at an end and soon they will no longer have to dread the incline. It is hoped that the city fathers will see fit to do a similar job on both Bir- mingham and Church streets in the uear future. New Pavilion For Park During the year the Board of Park Management have done much to add to the comforts of the citi- zens at Queen's Park and the Post And already they are 'his fall they instructed Mr. J. S. Russell to design a new pavilion for Queen's Park. This he sub- mitted to the Board about two mouths ago and it was accepted, and work commenced about the first of September. At the time of writing the new building is very nearly completed. The building is of white stucco and the floors are to be of hardwood. Besides these improvements to the pavilion other changes will be made to the play- grounds and the park itself. Late Mrs. Susan Bolger The death of Mrs. Susan Bolger at her home, 70 Caledonia street, removed a greatly respected resi- dent from our midst. The deceased was born in Tara 55 years ago. 'he late Mrs. Bolger was a faithful and consistent member of St. James Church, and leaves to mourn their loss Mrs. W. T. Murphy of Cleve- land, Mrs. W. E. McEwen, Strat- ford and Mrs. H. H. Ward, Otta- wa. 'The funeral took place Tues- day afternoon andthe services were conducted at the home by Rev. Canon W. T. Cluff. The beautiful floral tributes were expressive of her many thoughtful friends. The pall bearers were: Messrs. W. Jj. McCully, A. Webster, A. Schmidt, J. Sinclair, H. H. Ward and Jas. Chowen. Stratford - St. Marys Highway Soon Open Paving Operations About Com- pleted For This Year--New Bridge To Be Built. According to those in charge of the work on the St. Mary's road it will be open for trafic by the end of the present week. This new road is part of the new highway being built from Stratford to Lon- don, and part of the new trunk highway from Toronto to Windsor, It was also pointed ont at the high- way office that at the close of this year there would be but one stretch of six miles of dirt road between here and Toronto. At the present time the department has men at work on paving operations between here and Shakespeare. : Work was started Wednesday morning of replacing the ald bridge over the creek just before entering St. Marys on the Stratford road. When the road was widened and graded last year this bridge was found to be much too narrow for the new road and the department has undertaken to replace it with a much larger bridge. SARVIS BROTHERS RUNNING IN HARD LUCK Russell Sarvis, brother of George Sarvis, whom The Mirror reported a few weeks agoas having met with a bad accident, took advantage of the lay-off at the C.N.R. shops aud went to visit his brothers in Battle Creek. Unfortunately, to Russell's great surprise, he found that his brother Alfred had just sustained a broken shoulder. Alfred met with this accident while playing football with the college team. Russell, in writing to his father, Wm. Sarvis, said that Alfred was taken to the hospital, where an X-ray was taken and it was found necessary to wire the bones together, but that the college had provided the best sur- geons and it was expected he would soon be alright again. Alfred is attending the Technical. school in Battle Creek, and Lou Sarvis, an- other brother, is one of Battle Creek's most successful architects. It's too bad Alfred could not have waited until the Stratford school was built, but that might have been too long. Children eight and nine years of age are employed in many Chinese factories. Ki which took place at his home, 92 One Of Stratford's Grand Olid Men Passes Away Duncan Stewart, a Prominent and Respected Citizen, Died At the Age of 91 Years. The death of Duncan Stewart, St. Vincent St., removed from our midst one of Stratford's grand old gentlemen. Mr. Stewart exper- ienced all the vicissitudes of pioneer life in this country, having been the first white boy born in North Easthope 91 years ago. He had a most kind and. friendly disposition and made many close friends. Besides Mrs. Stewart there sur~ vive three daughters aud two sons: Mrs. George S. Anderson, of Ham- iota, Man.; Miss Mary Stewart, at home ; Mrs. F. A. Copus, Shrews- bury street, city ; Rev. Alex. Stew- art, Castor, Alta, and Peter Stew- art, ot Portland, Ore. - Ald J. Cc. Stewart, Huron street, and Donald Stewart, of North Easthope, are nephews. Two. sons predeceased him a few years ago---John Stewart of Arcola, member for.Cannington, in the Saskatchewan legislature and deputy speaker and Dr. Duncan Stewart of Syracuse, N. Y. Funeral services were conducted at his late residence by Rev. A. G. McLachlan and Rev. John Kay, who referred impressively to the fine Christian character of the de- ~ ceased. He wasa staunch liberal anda faithful member of St. An- drew's Church and always liberally supported every Christian effort that needed financial assistance. The pall bearers were Messrs. K. C. Turnbull, W. L. Sprung, J. C3 Stewart, C. E. Nasmyth and Drs. Alex. Fisher and D. Fraser. Pleases Audiences The Mitchell Advocate has this to say of a Stratford vocalist: 'Mrs. Roy Hodgins of Stratford, favored the Methodist congregation with a solo at the morning service, and sang in Knox Church in the even- ing. Thislady has a sweet voice and her solos were much appreci- ated." a "FRANK O°DONOGHUE | Plumber and Electrician Prompt Attention to all orders. Phone 1191 45 Argyle St. OP