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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1909-05-13, Page 88 TUE WINUUAM TIMES, NAY 13, 1309 MINOR LOCALS. --Thnrnday, May 13th. —The TIMES to Jaunery lst, 1910 for 50 cents. --'Osla week from next Monday is Victoria day ---fl lublio holiday. —Wedding invitations printed in the Very latent style at the Trims eflico. --Regular meeting al Camp Caledonia 131111s of Sootland next Monday evening. -.–Dina„ ree;ible weather for spring work. Farmers are very late with the needing. —It is figured at Ottawc that Canada has 1,670,000 more l.opulation now than in 1901. —The extre demand for advertising space has oroc; sn;d our news columns this week. —Tho regular meeting of Court Mait- land Canadian Foreetera will be held on Friday evening of this week. —The annual 10, 0 F. excursion to Sarnia ani Detroit a'ill be held this year on Saturday, August 14th. —We are pleated to see Mr. Theo. Hall, of the Advance able to be around again after several de.ys' illness. —Air. James Beckett has sold his hoose and lot on the east end of Vic- toria street to Mr. James Armour. ' —W. 0. Lcscombo, E. C.. a resident of Rinoardine for the past 37 years, died on Tuesday after five weeks' illness. —Mr, and Mrs. A. A. Esty have mov ed to town from Wroxeter and have taken up residence on Frances street. —Thos. Bastard, a retired farmer, formerly residing near Exeter, died at his home in London on Monday, aged 81 years. —The railways announce single fare rates for Victoria Day, good going May 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 241h, returning up to May 26th. --The annual summer meeting of the Wingham branch of the Women's Insti- tute will bo held on Thursday evening, Jane 17th. —The reorganization of the Canadian Portland Cement Co. et Wiarton has been perfected and the worke will re- open in a few days. --Lietowel's total assessment this year is $886,051, practically the same as last year. The population is 2,505, an in- crease of 135 over last year. —Mr. Jae. A. Vanoamp, who has been ill for some time with pneumonia, has almost' completely recover:d and was able to leave the hospital on Wednesday. —A number of the ladies of Wingham attended the anneal District Meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church, held in Gerrie yes- terday. Mr. F. J. Hill returned last week from Toronto, where he reoertly underwent a successful operation. His many friends hope that he Inay enjoy better health than he has had for some time past. —A meeting for the reorganization of the Wingham Lawn Tennis Club will be held in the Connell Chamber on Friday evening of this week. All per - sone interested are requested to attend. —Will the party who took a new Christy stiff hat and left one with ini- tials "T. F." on inside band, kindly leave new bat at AIex. Rose' Division Court office, where he can get his own hat. —Mr. Wm. Whitoall, engineer on the evening train of the L. H. & 13., has puroliased Mr. Jas. Morrison's house and lot in Pleasant Valley and moved his family to town from London on Mon- day. —Willis & Co.. who recently secured the sole agency for the Queen Quality shoes for women, report a good business in this line. This firm has a good stook and it will pay ladies to see the Queen Quality shoes, —',Che Lucknow Pipe Band held a very successful concert in Lucknow an Thursday evening. Piper McDonald and his two daughters, Misses Mabel and Flora McDonald, of town, took part in the program. —Gipsy Smith, the well-known evan- gelist, is holding a series of meetings in Massey Hall at Toronto. A special excursion Is being run over 0. P. R. to Toronto on Friday of this week. Re- turn fare from Wingham is 52.50 —The Annual Excursion to the Model Farm at Guelph on the W. G. & B., Kincardine to Renfryn inclusive, will be ran this year on Thursday, June 17th by epocini train. Tickets will be good to return on regular trains the following day. ---Messrs. John Agnew and Theop. Pitmen have rented tho race track grounde and will nee it for pasturing cowe. Pardee in town wishing pasture for their cotes for the summer can secure earao by enquiring of the above named gentlemen. —Mr. A. E. Smith has again opened tip in the private banking business in the office formerly occupied by him, where ho will be pleased to meet the wants of those who may require loans on real estate, stock, etc. His card op - Ann elsewhere in this paper. - -Last ctreek %tr. James Henderson, of the Bluevale road sold a three-year-old heifer to Mr, Chas, Johnston of Bel, grave that tipped the scale at 1250 lbs. for which Mr. Henderson received $77. This was an extra good price and shows that Mr. Henderson raises good stock, A GUARANTEE OF SAFETY Most of the "soothing" syrups and powders advertised to care tl ''ills of babies and young childrefi contain poisonous opiat'a, end an. overdose may kill the child.abs' Own Tablets are sold under a a 'Ate of a govern - anent analyst t they contain no opiate or barmfnl drug, They oen be given with absolute safety to a new born chiid. They cure alt those minor ail. meats originating in disordered stomach or boatels, Mrs. F. Young, River Hebert, N. S., says:—"I have used 13abya Own Tablets for constipation and stomach trouble and when my baby wad teething, and have found them the beat medioine X ktrorw of for these troubles." Sold by 3nedioine dealers or b mail at 25 oenti boxfrom The Dr. lint ill s' Medicine , BriookyiUIt, OA PERSONAL, Mr. W A. Currie was in Liieknow for two days this week on business. Provincial Constable Phippr311 was in Goderich on Monday en bnsiuess. Miss Edith H+rris, of Wroxeter, visit- ed with her friend, Miss Corn Sheriff for over Sunday, Mrs. Thos. Miller, of Vancouver, B. 0. is visiting with her brother, Mr. Wm, Wray, at Belgrave. Mr. Robt. ging, Principal of Walker- ton Burinese OULane, was visiting with Mr, Geo, Spotton on Saturday, Mr. D. McCallum, of London, late Conductor on the L 13, & 13. was ooilt in'g on old friends in town on Tuesday. John Fowler, of the Bluevale road has returned to Guelph to resume bis work at the cement with C. H. Oonery. Mrs Robt. Lockbirt was called to Toronto on Tuesday owing to the death of the infant child of her daughter, Mrs. Grant. Rev. A. J. Johnston, of Woodstock, accompanied by hie cousin, Mrs, Chas. Barber. of town, visited with relatives near Whiteohuroh. on Monday, Mr. Chas Johnston, who bas been a resident of Wingham for some time and latterly with the Robson Mercantile Co. left on Monday for Toronto where he takes a position. Mr. Johnston has many friends here who will wish him every success in his new position. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Webster, of British Columbia are visiting with relatives in Wingham and vioinity after an absence of twenty-two years. They see many changes in town and dietriot. Mrs. Webster is a sister of W. 13. Rintonl and Mrs. John Coulter of town, —Mr, J. A. Houston, High School Inepeotor is making his official visit to the Wingham High Sobool this week. —The High School football boys and the boys of town played a friendly game on Wednesday evening of last week and the boys of the hill won out by a score of 3 to 1. Tho school purpose going to Clinton to play a game on the 24th of May. BURN. MCINr0s11.—In Ethel, on April 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh; a son. DIED SrElss,—In Grey, on May 3rd, the infant daughter of Louis and Mary Ann Steiss. SPRVNo —At Dungannon, on May lst, Chris- tina Patterson, relict of the late Gabriel Sprung, of liullett, in her 82nd year. MCLEon —In Ripley, on May 3rd, Donald McLeod, aged 82 years. rra.i.f rijtrYt lieu' Jl POPULAR STALL NS The imported Clydesdale St lion, "Mascot" will make the season of 1909 s follows :— Monday—Leave his o e s stable, Bluevale. for Frank Wright's, r. 1% miles north of Jamestown, for noon d to Currie's hotel, Wroxeter,for night. T sday--To Kirton Bros., eon. 5, Turnberry, for noon; and to his own- er's stable, Bluevale, for night. Wednesday— To Wm. Elston's. con. 2, Morris, for noon, then to his owner's stable, Bluevale, for night and remain until Thursday noon. Thursday—At noon leave for Dennis' feed stable, opposite Cement Works, Wingham, for night. Friday —To Alex. McPherson's, con. 7, Turnberry, for noon, and to Wingham for night. Satur- day—To his owner's stable, Bluevale, and re- main until following Monday morning, J. W. KING, D. MCPHERSON, Proprietor. Manager. The imported Clydesdale Stallion, "Drum- burlc Chief" will make the season of 1909 as follows :-- Monday—At noon, leave his owner's stable. Bluevale, for Walter Forrest's, con. 2, Morris, for night, Tuesday—To Geo. McFarlane's, 1;4 miles north of Brussels gravel road, for noon; and by way of Duncan's sideroad to Thos. Warwick's, con. 3, Morris, for night. Wednesday—To. Jas. Sheddon's, con. 4, Morris, for noon; then two hours at Robt. Nicholson's, and to Jos. Miller's, con. 3, Morris, for night. Thursday—To Jas Golley's, gravel road, for noon; then to John Menzies, con. 10, East Wawanosh, for night. Friday—To S. Burchill's, con. 13. East Wawanosh, for noon; then to Dennis' ifeed stable, opposite Cement Works, Winglfam, for night. Saturday—To his owner's stable, Bluevale, and remain until Monday noon. J. W. KING, Proprietor and Manager. Just received our supply of Seed Corn from the best corn growing country on the Continent. Come in and see the goods—you can't, beat them. Early Bailey Improved Learning Compton's Early North Dakota White Cap Dent Etc., Etc. G.E.King Stove Legs. The following letter was addressed to a Montreal stove firm and explains itself fully:— "Dear Sirs,—I receved de stove which I by from you alrite. But for why you don't send me no feet? I am loose to me my customer ante ting by not hav- ing de feet and data not very pleasure for me. Wat is de matter wit you? Is not my trades money as good as anoder man's? Yon loose me my trade, and I am vree angre for dot. And now I tell you dat you are a blem fool and no good. I send youback at wunoe your stove tomorre for sure because you are dnoh a piem foolish peoples. Yours respeotulee, "Jean La Fleur." "P. S.—Since I rite dis letter I find de feet in,the haven, excuse to me." Township of East COM of Reuls'OR. anosh Notice Is hereby ive that the Court of Revision of the Ass s ent Roll of the Town- ship of East Wawa sh will be held in the Foresters' Hall, Relgrave, on Tuesday the 25th day of May, at 10 o'clock a.m. for the purpose of hearing and settling complaints against the said Assessment roll. herebpersons notified interested o attend in said court are • ALEX. PORTERFIELD, Clerk. Marnoch, May 10th, 1909. RING'S FOR BARGAINS I WE WANT YOUR TRADE 1. GOOD HOUSECLEANING TIME You Will Want: NEW CURTAINS CURTAIN MUSLINS (Madras, etc.) CARPETS RUGS LINOLEUMS OILCLOTHS MATTINGS ETC., ETC. We Have Them! GOODS WANTED—EGGS, 20 LENTS G. E. KING. 0 HEAP PRICES 110000111000111011)0 0010900001111111110* •ssesse ss•6s'nwo/oaemedse1,4 • • • • • s • • • 0 0 • • • • • • .• • • Once more housecleaning season has arrived with its attendant worries of re furnishings. If you will allow us, we can assist you in choosing Curtains and Draperies, and thus save you some of the worry. 11.)Ine of CURTAININGS complete We have Madras --which make such artistic curtains—at 25c, 35c, 40e, 50e a.ld 65c a yd, in white. ecru, blue, green and red. We also carry a large stock of Lace Curtains from 25c a pair up to $8.00 a pair. We have Dotted Muslins for curtains, with dots of all sizes, also pretty shaded Art Muslins and Art Draperies. Call and see our goods. Prices and qualities, we know, will suit, BLOUSES • O • • • We have a large stock of Ladies' Blouses, prettily embroidered with the new long sleeve, also the very fashionable Tailored • Blouse, in all white or with colored trimmings. Blouses from • s $1.25 up. • • CHILDREN'S KID GLOVES • • s • We carry a complete line of Children's Kid. Gloves—all shades o• and aII sizes. Call and inspect our stock. • • • w° • M. 0 • s • • s a • e 4 • • • • 0 • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • s • • • • • a • • • • • • G O R. N .! ose•esssessaseeaie.rs•e•oe Pooses•ssesese•sss•seeseso NOTICE. COURT OF REV ION. The Court for the ion of the Assess- ment Roll of the To i ofTurnberry, will be held in the Towneh ip Clerk's Office, Blue - vale, on Monday the 31st day of May next at two o'clock p. m. All parties interested will please take notice and govern themselves accordingly, By order JOHIe BLSGES{3, Clerk. Turnberry, May 101h, 1909. Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Fence Stays, Cellar Posts, etc. at reasonable price() at THE MILL IN THE ALPS. Give us a call, or write ns, before ordering anything in our line. JAS. WILSON Lot 32, Con. 2, Cnh'oss. P. 0. Address : Bos 275, wingham. It is feared at Port Dover that John Blaokshaw has committed stuoide, as his clothing was found on the dock. CANADIAN; :., RAGIF-1C Very Low Rate for Summer Trip to Pacific Coast $76.20 Return from WINGHAM, good going May 20th to Sept. 30. Return limit Oot. 81st. Liberal stop- overs, Wide choice of routes. Go by the direct Canadian line --see your own country —the West, the Rooky Mountains. Visit the Seattle Exposition and other special attractions. Talk it over with J. H. BEEMER, Agent, Wingham. A little girl named Vivian Talbot fell off a log into a stream at Dresden, and Ruins Snell, a twelve -year-old boy, plunged in after her. Both were swept away and drowned. Big Snap For Marls, Boys and .Children Sporting Shoes For Summer Wear Are cool, comfortable and light; made of red canvas, with corrugated rubber soles. We have just completed a big purchase of these shoes and will sell them at Marvellously Low Prices For Girls and Boys, sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-75c For Girls and Boys, sizes It, 12, 13-65c For Children, sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, Io -55c LOOK AT THESE IN SOUTH WINDOW. WILLIS & CO. THE SHOE STORE. Sole Agents for "Queen Quality" and "Victoria" Shoes for women, "Albert" and "Astoria" Shoes for men. EN* CENTRAL :�2i%Cx.'iY! STRATFORD. Or4T. With twenty-two years' experi- ence to it r s credit this college Is recognized as the greatest praotioal training sohool in Western Ontario. Three departments: Commercial, Shorthand, Telegraphy. Oar classes are the largest, our courses most practical and our in - attestors experienced. Our gradu- ates are assisted to positions and succeed as none others. Enter now. Get our free catalogue. EILIOTT & MCIACHLAN PRINCIPALS. The Government is about to send a commission to Great Britain and Den- mark to study the bacon industry. GRAND TRUNft SYS EM VICTORIA DAY EXCURSIONS Return tickets at single fare bet- ween all stations in Canada, also to Detroit and Port Huron, Mioh., Niagara Falls and Buffalo, N. Y. Good.going May 21, 22, 23, 24. Re• turn limit May 26th, 1909, A. Y. P. EXPOSITION SEATTLE Very low rate in effect May 20th, 1909. For Lull information as to rates, routes, eto., apply to W. Henry, Depot Agent, or address J. D. Mc- Donald, D. P. A., Toronto. otne: 'vSS &L7/0:'? ft can a n. a 1 '`I13kf bgrgSv$oei WOWS% 5i SiSFa bA(i3iS %$t✓, a+1 Extraordinary! , ,, . mboubt iPOURTEEN 5, , A, „ , „, r,„ We of Linens, We stock VVe in never In We this six the have purchased at a 1'3w rate on Spring's purchases, and includes Lawns, Cottons, Dress Goods, also added to these $2,000.®® at practically our own prices. we had left when we moved are going to sacrifice these goods weeks, and will have to hustle again be duplicated. They meantime we are giving great have always donRe c actly as we 0 . the $, a such Linings, These out of the acid will to do it, are new, fresh bargains said we splendid new stock lines as Prints, Gin g Towellings, Hosiery OF THE goods are all assembled Hanna Block, you will TUOUSAND announce in a short We want you to stock, and just at in all lines. would in our advertising, nr u, can of over $7,000 wort • of Dry Goods, and moved it to Wingham. It consists hams, Muslins, - mbroideries, Laces ; Men's Shirts, Suspenders, p Ties, and Glov-., Sheetings, Pillow Cases and all lines that go to make up . URTON SPENCE STOCK in the store known as the Bee Hive, in Wingham. When you add find a stock amounting to almost DOLLARS biggest sales that ,you or we ever saw. We want to tune one of this prepare for this great clean -sweep sale, as you will see for yourselves that the season of the year when you need them. Next vtireek s papers will and will cheerfully refund the money all any purchase not satisfactor,„,.y. - . lie Co . II almost entirely, Trimmings, Table a first-class stockS:I. the balance of the clean up everything these bargains will tell yuu all about it, 1 n 1 H gh a M CI !h i, �� rir.1/) iyiC C'� C C iv C%� 0 �` 0 (,) t„,,, ,,, ,..: ,, ,,:, i 1( - �W.. ry ttyi..f. :>YC6.�?`-'7lo ,L ,.�i.y;Cr 0. ,d)R , 'I .. 11'