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TILE W114 GUAM TIMES, AUGUST 19, 1909
THINK THIS OVER
NUMBER ONE.
We have seen and heard much about
mail order houses, and have taken the
trouble to look carefully into the mat•
ter, to see if there is any truth in the
statements that these concerns are able
to undersell our local merchants for the
earn° quality of goods.
Wo Kind that the only ease in which
they uudereell our home merchants is
in some unimportant articles of small
'Value and of which every person linows
the price. These they sell at cost, or
even less, iu order that they may iuduce
YOU to purchase from them the more
important articles at full or even inflat-
Yed prices.
Very few people, except those actn-
allp engaged in a particular business,
are good judges of quality, and in most
vases it is necessary fora buyer to trust
the fairness and integrity of the mer-
4lhant from whom he buys, It can thus
be seen what advantage the mail order
borne obtains, by selling a few small
staples , the valves of which are gener-
ally known, at low pride. In this way
many are led to believe that their prices
are correspondingly low ou more impor-
tant goods.
/he arguments in favor of mail order
houees are familiar to all oar readers.
Briefly stated, that they are, these firms
buy in larger quantities and consequent-
ly at a lower price than the local mer-
ehant, and that their turn -over is so
much greater that they can afford to
Bell, on a lower margin and still pay div-
idends on their capital stock, While
some of these arguments may seem true,
they fall to the ground when consid-
ered in connection with the fact that
these firms are necessarily located in
large pities, where rent and taxes are
vastly greater than they are here in
Wingham.
Then there is the question of help.
The necessarily exact system entails an
amount of labor of which the average
person has no iaea, The checking and
counter.eheoking, the sorting, shipping,
addressing and billing is all necessary
and must be paid for.
The small interest on the capital is
smother will.o'-the•wisp argument, for
you will notice that the owners of the
capital stook are not workers in the
establishment. They are not producers
of revenue for the business. Every
item of labor and superintendence is paid
for, some of the latter at a very high
rate. If the smaller merchant who is
aotively engaged in his own establish-
ment was to allow himself a fair salary
for his superintendence, it would be
found that over and above this he ob-
tains no greater interest on his invested
capital than do the real owners of the
mail order houses. In fact, many mer-
chants make no more than a fair salary,
without any/return for invested capital.
You cannot be an expert in every line,
but in the lines with which you are an-
quainted, experience will prove that yon
can supply your wants in Wingham just
as economically as by sending away.
And in oases where you are not a judge
of quality, is it not better to trust the
word and accept the judgment of your
neighbor, than that of a soulless corpor-
ation that has no interest in you or in
Wingham?
Think it over, and you will decide
that it does not pay and is not fair to
send your money away.
-Big celebration in Wingham on
Labor Day.
-Morris Township Council will meet
next Monday.
-The Wingbam schools will reopen
on Tuesday, September 7th.
-The next pnblio holiday will be
Labor Day ---Monday, September 6th,
-Many friends in town will be
pleased to learn that Mr. Thos. Hill, of
Be]grave, is recovering from his serious
illness.
-Turnberry Township Council will
meet in the Clerk's cffioe at Bluevale,
on Monday, August 30th,
-Mr. A. D. Beaton, formerly of
W hitechureh, has secured a position as
teacher in the Central Business College
at Toronto.
-The L 0 0. F. excursion to Sarnia
and Detroit on baturday was pretty
well patronized from this section.
There were forty-one tickets sold at the
Wingham station.
Miss Lizzie Barber is ',stetting with
friends at Ripley.
Mr. John S. Pringle, Turnberry
away on a trip to the West.
Miss Marion Marrs, of Port Elgin,
visiting with Mrs, W. J. Mair.
Mrs. W. Robertson is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Dodds, at Blyth.
Miss Margaret Tibbs io spending hor
holidays with Miss Howson at. Wallace -
burg.
Miss M. '.brown, of Paisley is visiting
with the Misses Fisher, Victoria street,
this week.
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-According to the new school law,
the date for the re -opening of high
schools and Collegiate Institutes is the
first Tuesday in September, which this
year will be on Sept, 7th.
-Mr. Harold Broadfoot, who has been
for some time local manager for the
Canada Furniture Manufacturers has
left town and accepted a good position
with the Robert Simpson Co., of Tor-
onto.
-Apple buyers are now busy in the
country. The prices, as far as we have
been able to learn, for fall fruit are
$1.00 per barrel when picked and pack-
ed by the buyer or $1.25 per barrel when
the farmer does the packing.
Mr. John Law, of Sarnia has been
visiting for a few dive with old friends
in Wingham.
Mrs. Thos. Bell, of Southampton, has
beeh visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
R. Vanstone.
Miss Birdetta McCracken is spending
her holidays with relatives at Loudon
and other points.
Mr. S. A. Maguire, of the T1airo staff,
is spending a few holidays at his old
home in Campbellford.
Mrs. W. T. Chisholm, of Kincardine,
was the guest of the Misses Fisher,
Victoria street, last week.
Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Moore, of Toron-
to, are visiting with the former's par-
ents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Moore,
Mrs. J. A. McLean and Mrs, John
Diusley were visiting with Ingersoll
relatives for a few days this week.
Mr. and Mrs, P J. McGarry, of Walk-
erton visited for over Sunday with the
latter's sister, Mrs. J. B. Phelan.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Manners were
visitors in Kincardine for over Sunday
and Mr. Manners is taking in the trip to
the Soo.
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schaefer and
children are in Milverton attending the
25th aniversary of his brother's
wedding.
-Mies Gertie Cruickshank, of the
Wingham High School received third
class honors in Latin in Junior Matric-
ulation examination, Miss Ornickshank
was the only student from the Wing -
ham school to:write on this examina-
tion.
-Wm. Roupell, the 17 -year-old son
of Henry Roupell, of concession 6,
Bruce Township, was killed Friday
morning by being dragged to death by
a horse, the boy in some unknown
manner becoming entangled in the har-
ness,
MINOR LOCALS,
KING'S FOR BARGAINS 1
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W E WANT YOUR TRADE
Has gacess. We
ouR SALE have solda arelott osucf goods, and
have a lot more to sell. , .
SUMMER Mt'SLINS -- Some dainty patterns in floral designs, just
the thing for the hot weather -HALF PRICE.
JUST - AS - DELAINES-About 10 patterns, fast colors, the best
Wrapper golds out. Regular 20e and 15c, for 14c.
ALL GINGHAMS, Checks and Stripes, regular 15c, for 10c.
ABOUT 20 DRESS GOODS RDINANTS, from two to five yards in
the piece, at NEXT -TO h\ °THING PRICES.
FIVE PIECES NAVY FLANNEL, suitable for Men's Shirts,
Underskirts and Children's Dresses, reg. 25e, for 121c,
TEN PIECES FANCY TARTANS, for per yard, 5c.
TEN PIECES HEAVY TOWELLING, for per yard, 5c.
100 PAIRS FLA.NNELLETTE BLANKETS -the big size, regular
1,35, for 1,00. Better get your supply of these -they won't
last long at the price.
A full stock of the best staple goods to be had,
with prices to suit everybody,
EGGS 22c.
TUB BUTTER 20e.
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-Mr. and Mrs. Rich Anderson held a
birthday party on Wednesday afternoon
of last week in honor of the 10th birth-
day of their neioe, Miss Beulah Lowery,
of Orillia, Tea was served on the lawn
and the children spent a very pleasant
afternoon and evening.
-Nixon Sturdy, clerk of Goderich
township, and a prosperous farmer, died
in the Clinton Hospital Thursday night
as the result of injuries received the
previous afternoon by failing from the
railing of a bridge crossing the Maitland
River, near Holmeaville.
-Mr. C. A. Rintonl shipped a oar
load of horses to Winnipeg on Monday.
This makes some thirty oar loads of
horses that Mr. Rintoul has purchased
in this section since the first of the year.
The horses were bought for Mr. Hartley
who was here for some days.
-Kincardine's tax rate for this peer
is 27 mills.
-Voting on the Pringle by-law on
Monday, August 30th.
-Try the Tmxus when placing your
next order for job printing.
-Darkey Hal won third money in the
2.05 pacing race at Fort Erie on Mon-
day.
-A
sale.
office.
-East Wawanosh Council will meat
in the Foresters' Hall at Belgrave next
Monday-
-Loma option will be voted on in
over 100 municipalities in Ontario next
January.
good stock of apple barrels for
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AIJGUST SAL
Mr. and Mrs, John Ansley have re-
turned home after a few weeks' pleasant
visit in Winnipeg and other points in
the West.
Miss Jean McGillivray has returned
to Evanston, Ill. after spending her
holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Arch. McGillivray.
Mr. Harry and Miss Lizzie Green are
away on a driving trip, visiting at Strat•
ford, St. Marys, Seafoith, Mitchell,
Grand Bend and other points.
Mrs. John Henry and daughters, Lois
and Charlotte, of Edmonton, Alta,, are
visiting at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Henderson, John
street.
Mr, and Mrs. Geo. H. Mooney and
children, of Ripley, wero visiting with
Wingham relatives for over Sunday.
Mr. Mooney has just returned home
from a trip to Winnipeg.
Mrs. Walker, Brussels; Miss Ella
Logan, Chatham; Miss Fannie Moffatt,
Wroxeter, and the Misses Mitchell, of
Howick were visiting with Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Olver last week.
-Mr. Alexander Hough, brother of
Mr. W. W. Hough, of this town, passed
away at his home in Scarboro, near
Toronto, on Saturday, August 7th.
Deceased had for many years been a
resident of Soarboro and was known to
a number of our readers, having visited
his brother in Wingham several times.
-The Sons of Scotland are having a
big celebration in Seaforth on Wednes-
day next, August 25th. Special features
are the Huron Marathan race, bioyole
races, the Kilties Band of Lucknnw,
local races, etc, Baseball match Gode-
rich vs. Eitohell. Grand concert in the
evening, when Eddie Piggott will be
assisted by the Kilties Band and pipers
and dancers. Single rates on all rail-
ways.
-The floors, interior woodwork and
furniture more than anything else,
make or mar the appearance and in-
fluence of your home -they are the
most in evidence and Dost the most to
install. And their attractiveness de-
pends, almost wholly upon the finish.
Wood -Lac Stain accentuates the high
lights and develops the grain of the
wood. Richardson & Rae sell these
stains.
-James McMillan, a pioneer of
Huron Tp„ passed away on Wednesday
of last week, aged 75 years.
-Monday was civic holiday at Wrox-
eter. The day wee celebrated in hold.
Ing a picnic on the village park.
-A loss of over a million dollars by
fire was reported in Friday's news des-
patches from nine pities of the United
States,
-Mr. John Hoffman, of Grey town-
ship, has purchased Mr. L. Pearen'e
property en the B. Line and moved his
family to town this week.
-Monday's shower of rain did a great
deal of good to the gardens in Wingham.
It was a looal shower as over near the
oentetery not a drop of rain fell.
-Mr. J. E. Swats' pacing mare,
Itkarkey tial, won second money in the
11.06 pace at Cleveland last weak. Lady
Malde wen the roe Beet time, 2.05,
---The 'Ladies' Auxiliary of Wingbam
1Iorpital will hold a apeolal meeting in
the Ootinoil Chamber on Monday, Ang.
twit *rd, at 4p, tn. A. fall attendalloeii
oequ •14red.
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Desiring to clear out our Summer stock, we will offer for
this month such Bargains as have not been
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We have a window full of Colored Silk Parasols, worth
up to $3 50. We offer you your choice for $2.00
Also a line in all white, with band of insertion. .99
Children's Parasols at, ... , . , , .20
A few other Bargains worth mentioning are
Corset Cover Embroidery, per yard....
Whitewear at Reduced Prices.
Shirtwaists at Cost, and a few Below Cost.
Boys' Snits, sizes 22 to 28, price,.,.
Boots, all sizes ..,,
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Fresh Groceries always in stock.
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Mr. Frank Coulter left on Monday
for Griswold, Man., to take charge of
the 'farm work for his brother, George
Coulter, who is here on the sad journey
with the remains of bis wife.
Mrs, A. J. Malcolm is visiting for a
few days with her sister, Mrs. Cormack
at Maplewood. Miss Eva Cormack,
who has been visiting here for some
weeks, returned home with her aunt.
Mr. James Elliott, sr., of Sault Ste
Marie, has been spending a few days in
Wingham and Tnrnberry. Mr, Elliott
has been very successful in hie brick -
making business and while here parches.
ed two team of horses for work in his
yard.
Mrs. P. 3. Logue and daughters,
Gwendolyn nude, Eileen, Wingham,
Canada, are spending some time with
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fisher, 725 Lin-
coln street. A party was given in hon-
or of the out-of-town guests at the
Tower. An enjoyable time was had by
f ail. -Reading, Pe., Eagle.
We shall be glad to have contributions to
this column from any of our readers. If you
have visitors or purpose going away yourself,
drop in and tell us, or send ne a note to that
effect.
Mise Bella Carr is visiting with her
brother at Dungannon.
lire. J. W. Hewer watt visiting in
Goderich for a few days.
Mies Hattie Love is visiting with her
sister, Mrs. O. Ewing, at Goderich.
Mr. F. H, Walley attended the Old
Boys' celebration at Ingersoll this
week.
Mies Bugg, of Marham, has been
spending a few days vrith Wingbam
friends.
Mr. Wm. Carr, of Dungannon, visited
with Wingham relatives for over
Sunday.
Mr. Elliott Fleming, of Brantford,
was "visiting in Winghetn for over
Sunday,
CHURCH NOTES.
Rev. L. Perrin, of Wroxeter will take
the services in St. Andrew's Church for
the next two Sabbaths. The pastor,
Rev. D. Perrie, will be home for the
first Sunday in September.
BORrS.
BAnn.-In Wingham, on August 13th, to Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Bard; a daughter.
HoLr.owAY.-In Tnrnberry, on July 10th.
to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holloway: a son.
DotraT,AM.--At Lueknow, on Aug. Gth, to Mr.
and Mrs. R. T. Douglas; a daughter,
ANDETisoN.--At Content, Alta.on Aug. 1st,
to Mr. and Mrs. H. Anderson; a aughter.
FosrEr..-In Fordwich, on August 7th, to Dr.
and Mrs. R. J. Foster; a son.
ZuTtsittoa.-/n Howick, on Aug. 8th, to Mr.
and Mrs. S. Zurbrigg; A son.
DIED
TxP rlr.-In Kinloss. on Aug. Oth. William
John, son of Mr. And Mrs. Rueben Win, aged
9 years and 3 months.
McKinXay.-In Ethel, on Aug. 6th, Robert
James McKelvey, aged 52 years, 1 month and
24 days.
Mrtienry _..in Grey, on Aug. 10th, Martha,
daughter of Robert and MaryJ. Menarey,
aged 34 years, 11 months and 10 ays.
M' COALLtTM.--At Forest, Man., on July 7th,
John McOallum, formerly of the 7th line of
Morris, aged 30 years.
Pmertri.--In Toronto, on July 31st, at her
mother's reeddence, 40 Danforth Ave., Per•
rams S., yonngest daughter of the late 12. S.
Playyter, and sister of Mrs. Robert Hamilton,
of Tnrnberry.
('Sotrr:rnn.-in Griswold, Man., on August
14th Lizzie A, Reid, wife of Mr. (:leor a Coult•
er, formerly of East Wawanosh, in her 28th
year.
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Alex Youllg & Co.
This Week's Reductions
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AT THE OLD RELIABLE HARDWARE STORE
Axle Grease, regular 10c at 5c per box.
Hay Forks, regular 60c at 50e.
Turnip Hoes, regular 50c at 40c.
Get our Prices on Cemen t.
Scythes best quality, regular $1.15 at 90c.
Scythes, regular 750 for 65c.
Snaths, regular 75c at 65e.
See us for your Wire Fencing
of all kinds.
Pure Manilla Hay Fork Rope, reg. 14e and 15e lb. at 13c.
Ice Cream Freezers, regular $2.00 and $2.50 at $1.50.
Lawn Hose, regular 10c at 8c per foot.
How About your Binder Twine
and Binder Whip..
Bug Finish at 10 lbs. for 25e.
Pure Paris Green at 25c per lb.
Keep your Kitchen Kool-and get one of our
COAL OIL OR GASOLINE STOVES
White Lead and Oil.
Paints and Varnishes.
Yon will find us in the old stand.
YOTIItG'S BIG HARDWARE
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Last Call to our
Colored ShoeSale
This week ends our colored shoe sale (by the way the most
successful sale we have had since coming to Wingham)
T he reason of its success is very plain, we have been and
will during the remainder of this week; sell colored
shoes at such marvellously low prices that it
will pay you to buy a pair even sup-
posing you do not need them
at the present time.
A Couple of Specials for Men.
Tan Russia Calf Bluchers, (Astoria make), heavy
double oak tanned `sole, regular $5.00
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$3.50 per pair
Tan Russia Calf Bluchers with a lighter sole, wing
tip, large eyes, (Astoria make), regular
$4.5o for
- - - $3.10 per pair
These with others on exhibition in our south window.
Are you thinking of taking a trip? If so do n )t forget
that our stock of trunks, valises and telescopes,
is the largest and best we have ever
shown,and our prices are as
low as the lowest.
WILLIS & CO.
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THE SHOE STORE.
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" Victoria " Shoes for ladies, "Albert " and "Astoria " Shoes for men.
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White Lawn Waists. 4104.
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Z These have all long sleeves, embroidered fronts; others with Dutch il,
: collar and turned back cuff, regular $2.00 and $2.50. Special $1.49.
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.I black, tan and white, regular 50c; special 39e. In cotton lace regu•
• lar 25c for 19c. Children's White Cotton Hose and Socks, clearing
them out at a priee-10c per pair ,•,
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Fancy Parasols.
regular $1.25, special 75c;
s regular $2.00, special price $1.25.
Just received a shipment of' Men's Shirts, every color to suit
1 every man, these shirts are all well•inade, pleated and plain soft
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i fronts, all worth from 1,00 to 1.25, special 77e.• +
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Men's 1li'Black Cotton Hose» Just the kind for now, 2 pairs Z.
• for 25e. Fancy light colored Hose, regular 35c for 19e.
Big saving in Men's Linen Hats, only a few sizes left, regular v."
75e and 50c, to clear at 33c. ♦♦'
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: Boys, we think we have the best values in styles, fit and price. +,
Groceries.
Grocery Department has a few specials. Granulated Sugars
20 lbs. for $1.00. Bring your sealer and have it filled 'with finest t
Pickles for 15e, Phone your order to the Grocery Department. ee
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Farmers we give you best valise for your trade,
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