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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1908-09-03, Page 7i 1411 THE WIN HAM • TI1ViES. VOL XXXVIL—NO. 1909. WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEP (EMBER 10, 1908. Si A YEAR IN ADVANCE JUST A�RRI2V10E31D1311I1T THE MERRY WIDOW' THE SWEETEST EVER The "Merry Widow" Perfume just arrived, Sweet and lasting. Come in and sample it. KODAKS, FILMS AND SUPPLIES. Walton McKibbon' THE DRUGGIST f Maodonald Blook, •Wingham, flISS SPARLINU Graduate of Toronto Conservatory of Music And Authorized Teacher of the Fletcher Music Method, Symplex and Kinder- garten (having studied this method with the originator, at the Synthetio Sohool, New York). Pupils prepared for Conservatory ex- aminations, both in Theory and Piano. CLASSES OPEN 4th SEPT. For information regarding tuition, eto., apply at her home, Minnie street. Ritchie & Co sans REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE. Farm Properties Some exceptional values in farms, If you want one it will pay you to see us. The good old Province of Ont- ario is all right. Town Properties At right prices. We have a number of places admirably suited for retired farmers. No prettier or healthier town in Ontario than Wingham. Property bought; here can al- ways be re -sold. RITCHIE & COSENS Griffin-Vanstone Block, WINGHAM, Phone 123 Wear Greer's Shoes and Rubbers Died' There passed Thursday Last, Oasemore, of the 29 years. The y London for some ment. The rams and the funeral tt noon to the Wing t London. way at London, on pt. 3rd, William James 1st lino of Morrie, aged ung man had been in tune undergoing treat. us were brought home k plaoe Sunday atter- am oemetery, WANTED —A girl for general house work. Apply to Mrs. R. Knox. Y. M. C. The regular mea Y. M. 0. A. will b the Macdonald b1t evening. A. H. will give an addr interest to young a good musical men of the town meeting. LIIIIMISION • Come Meeting. ng of the Wingham held in the rooms in ok this (Thursday) Musgrove, M. P. P. se that will be of en, and there will be rogram. All young are invited to this Timothy for fa seeding for sale. GED. E. KING. To Keei " To prevent sal becoming damp ai ing them put in of rine," says the' pani on for Septeir oome through the the saltcellars, but of salt and gath the salt is always A l o nk g About $1200.00 worth of Chinaware DINNER SETS TEA SETS TOILET SETS and all kinds of Fancy China and Glassware At Immense Reductions Some less than half price. tfeadquarters for Teas, Coffees, Spices, Groceries and Provisions. 1. Nervy Christie I'iiot Et 59. Salt Dry. in saltcellars from lumpy, when fill - en to twelve pieces omen's Home Com- er. "This will not oles in the cover of will break the lumps r the moisture; thus ley and fine." Punished house to let for the winter months. Apply at TIMES office. Big Sale of Si The P. 0. Depa. sale of epeoial leen memoration of the has now reached a millions, aggregati has been a big°de from oolleotors all Issues of the varioni nearly exhausted, a printed. An Early T anksgiving. Thanksgiving D y this year will be held on Monday, October 19. It was deoided some time go that hereafter for convenience of o mmeroial travellers and others who e end only Sunday at home, Thanksgivin Day should be cele- brated on Monde . By giving thanks this year on Octob r 19th the Interfer- ence with the electi n and with the rush occasioned by the o sing of navigation will be avoided. 1 Highest price paid for hides and poul- try at T. Fells' butcher shop. High Sch The work for th well under way. T enr oiled attendance Form 4, or Senior L J nnior Leaving, 35; 50. Of these 77 p town, 66 from the o outside counties. being made to hold exercises in the To evening, 17th inet„ tion of oertificates will take plaoe. T by a number of programme of mus ecial Stamps, tment reports the of stamps in oom- nebeo Teroentenary otal of twenty-nine Ig $089,000. There and for the stamps er the world. The denominations are d no more will be TO N COUNCIL. The Septe Council was all the memb: Councillor -i: the ohair, an. in the absence A oommuni G eorge Molle way could be MoLean to co Water street, Kenzie wool more than so of a street the ward the pa the Street Co ber meeting of the Town eld on Monday evening, s bring present exoepting nna; Mayor Holmes in Mr. A. Wrongs, as Clerk of Mr, Fergneon. Won was read from Mr, zle, stating that a road- rohased from Mr. J. A. neot Bristol Terrane with or $100, and as Mr. Mo - be benefited probably e others by the opening e, he would give $25 to - chase. It was referred to mittee to look into the matter and re ort as early ae possible. The followi g accounts were passe d, on reoomme• at'ion of the Finance Committee:— Buy your Wall Paper at the Blcl Boon STORE. WANTED -Good 8 Apply to MRS, Centre street. of Notes. fall term is now ore is already an f 154, as follows:— eying, 34; Form 3, orm 2, 35; Form 1, pile are from the linty, and 11 from Arrangements are the commencement n Han on Thursday when the presenta• to successful pupils ere will be addresses Boal speakers, and a a, eto. vast girl, at onoe. R) MACDONALD, Store Win Ow Displays. Most merchants realize the valve of attraotive, origin window displays in connection with t eir seasonable trade. The store windo ' is at all times one of the most valnab : store adjuncts and tradegetters tha the merchant can make use of. • 11 attraotive window displays always ; raw the attention of the shopper, anif, besides being at- traotive, it oont ns any suggestions, it is bound to sell he goods. If the mer- chant or any his clerks, who may have more tale t along this line, will devote a lilt] earnest thought and time to gettin s up a series of attraot- ive, suggestive and original displays, he will find th, t it will tend to mater- ially swell his r .ceipts. To LET.—On Leopold street, corner Victoria street, three rooms with sum- mer kitohen, cellar, hard and soft water. Apply on premises. Wing Two weeks f row—September dates of Wing traotions this ye number of visi Secretary has air ber of entries fo events promise t Citi tens' Band will furnish th afternoon of 25t oert will be hel evening of 25th. will be found in this paper. Not eleotrio lights th hall will not be evening of the fi m Fall Fair. today and to mor - 24th and 26th—are the m fall fair. Tho at - r should bring a large re to the fair. The ady received a num- the raoes and these be well contested. The d Ltoknow Pipe Band musical program on and a high-olass con - in the Opera House on Full list of attractions dvt, on page four of being able to secure year the agricultural on to visitors on the t day. FOR SALE 0 ; i AP.—Second-hand fur- nace, in good o ndition, Apply to DR J. P. Kennedy. Sunday Schools A meeting of School and Epw the Methodist 0 held in Toronto of the general Crews, showed th Methodist Staid with 35,328 offe the sehoole of 84 last year of 16,60 ever known in th This gain is lug 00 dented growth ment, there havl nearly 8,000 in t the organized a urn ant, The Epw a very gratifytn a gain of 4,041 Year. York L Chief Auditor that the first di shareholders is no e d. He is calls shareholders to be 140,000 sharehold books have yet be halt of those on these remit be in checks are sent ar this will take abou dividend will be ments and will agg more. All those dividend must ha side of 30 days. M the total amount depend on the sale 000 of which has stallment plan an cent. nd Epworth Leagues the General Sunday rth League Board of roh in Canada seta at week. The report eoretary, Dr, A. C. t there are now 8,556 schools in Canada, re including these and ,663, an inoreaae over , the largest increase history of the church. y duo to the unpre- of the senior depart - g been an increase of adult classes due to lt Bible -class move. rth League also shows inoreaae, having had members during the an Dividend. errington announces idend to York Loan ready to be deolar- g for the books of returned. There are re, but only 100,000 returned. At least are expected, and before the dividend and. It is thought eine months. The id in three install- egate 40 per Dent or o wish to share the their books in in - Hetherington says f the dividend will of real estate, $700,- een sold on the in - is yielding 5ine per The "Albert" is the name ons shoe for men. New fa superior make are jus glee in south window sole agent for Albert s Victoria shoes for women. Jif the fare - lines of this hand. Sam- WILLIs & Co., nes for men and n Wedl A quiet wedd Methodist pars Wednesday, Se p. m., when Mis ter of the Rev. united in marri Jermyn of the The nuptial kn David Rogers, o of both contract was dressed in trimmed with lace and ribbon, b oquet of bridal tvae unattended, the arm of her f the Bridal Marc Reed, of Olint issued to friends Columbia and Sa Calgary, Tillsonb don. After the o down to a repast, daintily served. decorated with 1 pink and fine delicate pink we the rooms and profusion. The eats witnessed th pair are held. T bride was a beauti The bride's going dark green chiffon to match. The v Mr. and Mrs. Jer known, wish th wedded happiness. ck's Bonds. ng took place at the nage, Wingham, on t. 9th., at 5 o'clook Lillian Corte, dangle W. G. Howson, was ge to Mr. Viotor A township of Morris, was tied by the Rev. Seaforth, an old friend ng parties. The bride ream crepe de ohene, reach Valenciennes and carried a shower oses. The bride, who ntered the parlor on ther, to the strains of , as played by Miss Invitations were in England, British katobewan; Toronto, rg, Barrie and Lon. emony the guests sat arefnlly prepared and The rooms were opings of white and all -blown asters of e •scattered through the tables in rioh any beautiful pres- esteem in which the groom'e gift to the al sunburst of pearls. way gown was of a roadoloth, with hat ry many friends of yn, who are widely many years of D. 0. MoDona • , work at water- works , $ D 0. MoDona d, work on streets John Lediet, -• ork at waterworks J. A McLean, goal . .. Richardson & ae, supplies Theo Hall, prin ing voters lists, eto H. B. Elliott, rioting J. H. Ohrietie, bal. licenee fee .. W. Guest, sal. y, 2 months E. Lewis, sale R, Rankin, sal ry Geo. Allen, sal: ry ...... , . J i3 Ferguson salary ..... .. A Young, sup lies A Sanderson, ttaming A. Sanderson, : reet watering Howson & Co., oil E. Moore, meal: to tramp T. L. Walton, ork W. J. Boyne, taping mains, eto, Grown Oil Co., °count Can. Express 0 20 12 25 37 1837 22.05 86 31.25 10 50 31.38 20.00 20.00 7.00 46.00 55 60 5.13 28.35 38 50 80 50 4.00 146 37 • 29 80 .40 Electric light ocounta amounting to $594 40 were ale passed. • On motion o Conn. Niobolaon and Reeve Irwin, th sum of $300 was placed to the credit • 1 the Public School Board. On motion of ohne. Spetton and Mo. Donald, it was d sided to invite Mr. W. A. Campbell,' Go • d Roads Commission er, to visit Wingham, inspect the streets and deliver au address to the ratepay- era. Dr. Ovens. Oculist, London, Surgeon Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat will bo at MoKibbon's drug store,Wodnesday, Sep- tember 23rd, Hours: 2 p.m, to 8 p.m. Glasses properly fit Miss Maud Bn moat talented viols time. Prom the m first selection to t� favorite. Her wor what can be done taws Free Press. ham, Friday eventt of hall at MolKibbq LABOR DAY fN WINGHAM. Splendid Day's Crowd in port and a large attendance, Ideal weather ani interesting list of brought out a goof Labor Day oelebrat Monday, and those in oharge have rea M the success w efforts. In the fol and Wingham base game whioh proved to be very one-sided, the looals winning (lastly. In the afternoon a procession was for- med and marched Io the park, headed by the Citizens' B • red, ossers met the local rated by 8 goals to 4 e umpire. sardine teams then ith Elmer Moore in tor. The result was former team. Soore Mr. Theo Hall,ichairman of the Pub- lic School Board, {addreeeed the Council in regard to the c.ntemplated improve- ment in the heati• and ventilating of the school bnildint, and arrangements will be made for a 'obit meeting of the Council and the oard, that the new system may be i stalled at as early a date as possible. Council adjouru:d. Bien is ono of the ists heard for some imotet she played her e last, she was the was a revelation of rcith the violin.---Ot• opera house, Wing. g, Sept. 25th. Plan i'a drug store, J. H. Cameron's were received wit He is the best resit ed Victoria. Mr. those reoitera w andienoe,—Victoria opera house, Wing ing, Sept. 26th. P1 bon's drug store. the promise of an aures, rages, eros;, attendance at the n in Wingham on ho had the affair In to feel gratified ioh attended their moon the Formosa ail teams played a eoitations and songs unbounded delight, r that has ever visit - Cameron is one of o never tire an B. C. Times. At am, on Friday even - n of hall at McKib • Kincardine ball nine. and were w H Hendrick was t Formosa and Ki took their places, oharge of the indic a victory for the 1 12-4. The match bet een Listowel Janiors and Wingham J niors was won by the looals, the score tieing 3-2. The Citizens' 1 end enlivened the pro - sinal selections. a promenade concert was held, the Irogremme including a lass of girls under the Houghton. it booths, conducted by Pariah Club, were well the day. hist of the /.E WINNERS. for baseball rdine) 1st; oeedings with in In the evenint fanny drill by a direotion of Mis The refreshme members of the patronized during Following is a 100 yards race Goodwin (Kine god. 220 yards race Intyre 2nd. Girls' race—A ha ad -painted sug pitcher by G. Masi 2nd, hand -painted Pinkie Smith 3rd. second time, owin ing, and Eileen Dc time was awarde Boys' rage—H stable 2nd;Theo. Fat men's race players— McIntyre Goodwin 1st, Mc- vie MoRitohie lst, r bowl and cream n; Myrtle Lookridge piece by G. Mason; This race was run a to a misunderstand - re who won the first a prize. Gould 1st, F. Con - McDonald 3rd. —A; M Crawford lst, pipe by L Kenne}iy; Oliver Heirz 2nd, tobacco by E. Maqitre. Old men's rte—David Dunkin lst; Eli Elliott 2nd." Beet looking baby—Eleanor McLean, daughter of TI as. J and Mrs. McLean. alker. pair twins—Children of J. Taugher, Wingham. ittle Eaton. CHURC NOTES. The regular fall odist ohurohes of will be held in W 7th There will be di the Zetland School evening next, Sept. A short hearty sery Rev. 0. E, Jeakins, Wingham, The Wednesday the Baptist Church tended. The past series of studies of which is proving profitable. The bo Sept. 16th, is that o and then Dome w disouss it. At a meeting of tery it was linen pall Rev. D. A. Bruce County, ask pastorate of Dela and Munoey. M known throughou salary, it is under year and the man Prize by Jas. Best looking Mr. and Mrs. Pr,ze by The Bowlers' ra .e—A, Monteith, Brussels; pipe by A. M4orawford. The gentle an's watch was won by J. F. Groves, nd the lady's watch by Mrs. Thos. Snjale, eating of the Meth. Wingham District ngham on October The Late rs. Gracey. Sincere and profo nd regret was felt in town when it i.ecame known that Mrs. Samuel Griec-i• had passed away to the Great Beyo d, last Wednesday evening about 6 o' ei ock, at the family residence, Patrick street. The deceased lady had been in • elioate health since January last, and far some time past it was not expected thht she could recover. The subject of this .°tic°, whose maiden name was Katie uie, was born in Detroit, where she s the early years of her life. Pao ' as married to Mr. Gracey nearly twe.ty-eight years ago, and they located at clyth in the fall of 1880, Doming to Wit gham in the spring of the following ye r, and residing here until 1900, Mr. G acey being engaged in furniture and u dertakin g business. The family spent some years at St. Marys and Leamin 1ton, and returned to Wingham a little ore than two years ago. Mrs. Gracey • ad been for years a prominent and ac ive member of the Preabyterian Ohnrc , and took a lively interest in the vari; us departments of that denomination. She was a devoted woman, always mi.dful of the interests of her home and fa • ily, and of a dis- position and cheerf . ]nese which gained for her the highest esteem and regard of all who bad the Leasure of her ao- quaintanoe. She is survived by her husband and thre daughters, Misses Eva, Della and ora, who reside at home; Mrs, Curtis, •f Blyth, is a slater of deceased, and Ca ' tain Duncan Bain, of Buffalo, and Ca tain Andrew Buie, of Chicago, are brot,•ers. The funeral, which was private, t.ok place on Friday afternoon last, serviea being conducted by Itev. D. Petrie, a •d theremaits were laid to rest in the :'Ingham cemetery. Amocg the mourns' present from a distance were Mrs, Curtis, of Blyth; Oapt. Duncan Buie, *f Buffalo, and Mr. and Mrs. Naylor o Essex, the latter being a sister of M Gracey. To the bereaved husband a daughters is ex• tended sincere sympa by in the lops of a faithful helpme t and a loving mother. Buy the Best. The Hagar and Em- press shoes for ladies, the Invictns and Slater shoes for men, are the highest grade footwear manufactured in Can- ada. See them. W. J. GREER, sole agent. Public Sc The regular m School Board wa evening, Minutes were approved. were presented a painting steps, $ advts. in Globe phone account, teaming, $6 45. and Moore these ter of heating 11 forma y discus Kerr and Griffin the Board adjou ool Board. eting of Wingham held on Tuesday of August meetings e following accounts d paid : John Rogers, T. Hall, post -cards, and Mail, Bell Tele - $5,75; A. Sanderson, On motion of Lloyd ere paid. The mat - d ventilation was fin- ed, After motion by for payment of salaries, ned. Definitio Here is an att of "Advertising. issued by a Association: " ship pure and si matiship depends ant an article in favorable light, suggestion to o the desirability, neceseity of th individualizing t ere will conce competing lin cord. of Advertising. rcpt to give a definition ' It is from a booklet anadian Distributor's dvertising is salesman- ple, Successful salee- olely on ability to pros - the moot enticing and ith sufficient power of eate appetite, impress he convenience or the article; the art of so e article that consum- rate on it and forget s," --Philadelphia Re - Rev. A. Hami Hespeler, preach Methodist Ohmc and evening, to l the evening th took for his sub the 18th verse II Samuel, " which an elc course was ev Rev. 0. E. Paul's church, interesting sub the second Su 7 p, m. in conn hood of St. services are for of the church interest to in is given to m The subject is: "Manli On Sund Army Hal re -opened b Pease, the services at 7 p. m. On M Capt. Pease experience in th invited. Admiss urday, Sunday, 20th and 21st, the tival services will Next Lord's Da connection with School. The past sermon in the teachers, church brothers and slate Bible for the r ohild?" A lar four classes is e the afternoon at will be given b the ohnroh buil or ought to be service, and star connection wit thusiasm. In t will preaoh on " Happy Man." ne service held in once on Thursday 7th, at 7 30 o'olook, e, and add.ess by St. Pauls' Church, venins services In are being well at. is conducting a he Minor Prophets, th interesting and k for Wednesday, Obadiah. Read it h no prepared to he London Presby- mously decided to oLean, of Tara, in ng him to accept the are South, Oaradoo • McLean is well the Province. His ood, will be $1,000 a on, B. A„ B. D., of d acceptably in the last Sunday morning rge oongregatione. In reverend gentleman ect the latter clause of the 18th chapter of bsalom's plane," from sent and practical cha- ired. Jenkins, rentor of St. has arranged a series of rots for the services on day of each month at Mien with the Brother - Andrew. While these the general congregation they will be of speoial n, and a hearty invitation and young men to attend. for next Sunday evening ass." SITUATIONS,,, with leading business houses await our graduates. LOOSE-LEAF LEDGER and all modern office methods which ensure rapid advance- ment. GREGG SHORTHAND taught by the only teacher in Ontario who attended the Authur'i School. THREE COURSES — Stenography, Comniercial, Telegraphy, Enter any day, Write for particulars. FALL TERM FROM sEPT. lit Wingham Business College c}EO. SPOT% ON, PRINCIPAL. y, Sept. 13th, the Salvation on Edward street, will be Captains Andrew and tiers in oharge. Public d 11 a, m., also 3 and 7 nday night at 8 p. m., 11 give her two years' Klondike. Every body n 10 cents. On Sat• onday, Sept. 19th, annual Harvest Fes - e held. will be Rally Day in the Baptist Sunday r will preaoh a special arning to parents, members and older s on "Who is respell - glens training of the e attendance of these eoially requested. In .30 a special program the Sunday School in ing. Let all who are interested attend this this season's work in the Sohool with on- e evening the pastor od's description of a verybody welcome. Grund Truk Annual Western E cursions. id'rom Wingb m to Port Huron $1 10, Detroit $5,65, hioage $11,50, Bay City $0.50, Otevele. d (via Buffalo & C. & Steamers) $S.1, , Cleveland (via Detroit and B. & C. 'Steamers) $8 35. Grand Rapids $8 35, Saginaw SO 40. Good go- ing Sept. 1w 8 and 10tH. Return limit .,. Clot. 5th, 1108. Proportionate rates from all sta ions in Ontario. Full in- formation a' d tickets from W. Henry, Grand TrimAgent, We invite the ladies be-oall and see the new Viotoria shoe which we have just planed into st o . Beautiful goods, and at the sa a time we guarantee every pair to gi perfect satisfaction. Do not forget we are sole agents in Wingham for Victoria shoes. WILLIS & Co. Postage cards and postage stamps are now on sale at the BIG Boor. STORE. TIMES and Weekly Globe to new snb- soribers to January lst, 1900, for 35 cents. Full stook of High and Public Sohool books and supplies at the BIG Boots STORE. Times and Weekly Globe to new sub- scribers to January let, 1909, for 35 gents. LOST.—Between' McCrea's farm, On boot. The finder v T. A. Mills' store i warded. Mrs. Contts-Bai singer and worth hear. The intelli their appreciation recall.—Port Per house, Wingham, 25th. Plan of ha , store. l�Ingham and John rose, one long rn ber 111 please return to red be suitably re - is an accomplished Ding a long way to ent audience testified y giving her a third v Observer. Opera riday evening, Sept l at Mcltibbon's drug rine Tailoring is what you invariably get when you leave your order for clothing at this store, Clothes bought here are guaranteed to fit well, look well and wear well —and they do. Men's Furnishings of all kinds Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Collars, Underwear, etc. The very newest of new goods are here. Come in and have a look. Robt1 MaxweII MERCHANT TAILOR AND MEN'S FURNISHER 11 Lr 111 THE FALL FAIRS. London.— Sept 11-19 1 Teeswater Ripley Dungannon Fordwich Listowel Blyth The leading Shoe Store Cr r 2.50.3 SI! ES rw We haven't a thine aeeinet onr Pe neighbors. We are amply belling Fr.! splen :id Simile for f‘t,.1 Two Fifty. They ere the beet Shots for the d money we ever saw oe sett. We have them for Men or Wotnen. Best of ieathets—new Fists— 4, well made—nothing the matter g With the shoee The price is a Take a look at these wee &riot riy, Shoes. They'll do etair own talk. s- ing, See as for Trunks aerl Sepot.tt0.37-284 w 1714 0. Sseettt: ;,,t129,130 oot. TELL SHOE MAN. •