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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1909-10-21, Page 8k^. r I S "axis W1i WIAM T,1Mp;S, OCTOBER 21, 1909 THINK THIS OVER l NUMBER TEN'. A great many people frost the smaller towns of thisprovince reek() periodical Visite to Toronto or Montreal, and while theta make certain observations which Would rather startle tho regular inhabitants of those cities. These cou- olusione would be simply amusing were It not that the observers baso their future oonduot on them to the detri. ";Hent of their home towns. For instance, a visit to the largo de- partmental stores leads the visitor to the conclusion that these Arms.huy it • each enormous quantities that they can afford to sell ata lower price than the merchant iu the smaller places. With- out looking further into the matter they purchase as much es possible while in the city and order by mail from the same firm between visits A little ex. amination will show that thio reasoning is bnperhoial and leads to erroneous con - elusions. If you are one of those who have been thus mislead, we would ask you She nest time you are in Toronto, for instance, and have seen the sightsof the large atones, to take a trip out Queen Street West, right through Park - dale, and keep your eyes open en route, You will find for miles, starting within a few yards of the large stores, hnu- drede of small stores, each confining itself to one line of business—one to boots and shoes, a second to groceries, a third to fruit, a fourth to clothing, and so on through every line of busi- nese. All these stores) look prosperons. They continue to do business year after year, They are filled with customers, who are just as intelligent and disoritxs- inating as the patrons of the depart- mental stores. And all this within a stone's throw of the largest stores in Canada! How do they do it? Why are they not forced out of business by their mighty rivals? Do you not see that there may be another side to bigness? If every person patronized the large stores, these small fry could not live. And there are so many of them! In the aggregate the number of people who buy from small stores must be larger than the number who deal with the large ones, Yet these small stores are under just as heavy expenses, proportionately, as the large ones. Rents are high, taxes are high, labor is dear. Yet they com- pete. Should not the merchants in Wingham be still better able to com- pete? Here we have lower taxes, lower rents; every fixed charge is lower. Ask yourself fairly, Are you so much wiser than people who have these de- partmental stores right at their own doors? Do you think these people would continue .to pay high prices if they could save money by dealing at the large stores? We might also add that these smaller stores have a splendid de- livery service, and send their goods all over the city, just the same as the big !alloys. The moral of all this( is that it does not pay to send your money away from Wingham. Our local merchants have got or can get you anything you want and save you money on the transaction. If every citizen of Wingham would act fairly -in the matter, we would have better schools and churches and perhaps better morals. Keep your money in cir- culation here. Buy at home, MINOR LOCALS. —Muddy roads. --Fall weather. —Thursday, October 21st. —Read the advts. in the Tian s. —Very disagreeable weather for the past week. —Monday next, October 25th, will be Thanksgiving Day. --Quebeo city had a $2,000,000 fire on Saturday night last. —Dr. E. J. Ferguson, of Deaboro, has located in Teeswater. —The TIMES and Family Herald and Weekly Star to January let, 1909 for $1.85. --Inspeotor Robb is making his offloial visit to the Wingham Pablio School this week. —Guy Eros. Minstrels Will be in Wingham on Friday evening, Novem- ber 5th. '—Mr. W. H. Constable has moved his family to Hespeler, having secured a position in that town. —As et result of an outbreak of scarlet fever in Teeswater the pabno school has been closed for two weeks. —The Tenets and ''Weekly Globe or Times And Weekly Mail and Empire to Zannary 1st, 1011 for 91.60. —The annual meeting of the Eget Huron Conservative Assooiation will be hes Brussels d in on Friday afternoon of this week. --Getyour auction sale bi11e printed At the Toms office. A free Horace giyela in the Tress when bi11e are print- ed at this oflioe. —The !MOW minter show of the Huron Poet* and Pet Stook Aeeooia• teen will be held et Clinton, ou Jabnary 4th, 5th and 6th. The annul meeting of the Wingham treepital Company vti11 be held itt the Omuta Ohainber on Fkidey, ()debar :lath, at 11 o'okook p. m. —The TIMES to January let, 1911 to new subscribers for $i. —Dr. W. J Price will attend the Sunday Sohool convention iu West To- ronto next week and his dental oftloe willbe closed for the week. For twenty-four year's Vapo-Oresolene bas been ektens ivt'ty used for all forms of throat and bronchial troubles. All Druggists. —Postmaster Dickson, of Seaforth, says that snow fell on the 16th of October forty years ago and remained until the following April. —The township council of West Wa- wanosh will not meet on the 25th, which is Thanksgiviug Day, bat on Tuesday, the 26th, at 10 o'clock a. m. ---111r, A. H. Musgrove is teaohing at Fordwich this week. The prinoipal of this school, Mr. Leggett, having re- signed to aocept a position at a higher salary. —Camp Caledonia, Sons of Scotland will hold their annual Scottish concert during the first week of January. Date and list of talent will be announced in a future issue —Mr. W. Whitall has sold his house and Int on Charles street to Mrs. Wm, McLaughlin and has moved his family to London. The sale was made through Ritchie & Cosens. —The drama, "A Crazy Idea," will be presented by the Wingham Y. M. 0. A , in the opera house, about the middle of November. Watch for announce- ment of the date. —Mr. R. R. McLeod, late of Wing - ham, and for some years manager of the Bank of E1amilton, has been trans- ferred to the head office and Mr. Moir takes hie plaoe at Luoknow. —For Thanksgiving Day, Monday, Ootober 25th, the railways will sell tick- ets at single fare for the round trip, good going on Friday, Saturday or Monday and returning on Wednesday. —The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the C. 0. F. hall this (Thursday) afternoon. Members of the Blnevale Institute wilI visit the local Institute today and all ladies are invited to the meeting. —The voting in Goderich on Saturday on the by-law to guarantee the bonds of the Amerioan Road Machine Company of Canada, Limited, resulted in the passing of the bylaw by a large ma- jority. Vote was 169 for and 80 against, —Mr. A, J. Malcolm is having his store enlarged by moving a partition and is also having it papered and paint- ed, These changes wiI1 give Mr, Mal- colm one of the best grocery and china- ware stores to be found in Western Ontario. —The people of Goderioh are discus- sing the question of organizing a rural telephone company and Mr. Geo. Spot- ton was in the county town on Friday evening and addressed the members of the Town Council and Board of Trade on the question. —Mr. Wm. Snell has sold hie house and lot on Victoria street, through Ritchie & Coons agency and Mr. and Mrs. Snell purpose leaving Wingham. They are among the pioneer residents of the town and numerous friends will regret to hear of their removal. —Last week Mr. J. B. Ferguson sold his property on Patrick street and will give possession to the new owner on the 17th of next month. We under- stand Mr. Ferguson intends leaving Wingham early next year and many friends will regret to hear of his Ieaving the town. —Mr. Edward Haines has purchased Mr. Casemore's dwelling in the corpora- tion on the B. Line and five acres of land opposite this property from Mr. L. Penton, Mr. Haines intends selling Ms 50•acre farm south of town and will move to his new property m the coarse of a year. BORN. • MOCurcuxoN —In Morris. on Oct. 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. mcOutcheon; a daughter. Rosu —In Teeswater, on Oct. llth, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rose; a daughter, STDPIIHNa --Ts) Teeswater, on Oct, let, to Mr. and Mrs. W, H. Stephens; a son. MoLntN.—in Wroxeter, on Oct. 8th, to Mr. and Mr9. A. McLean: a son. BARNARD.—In Wroxeter, on Oct. 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Barnard; a daughter, MARRIED WILT,ts--Coto wAvn.—At the manse, Wrox- eter, on Oct. 7th, by the Rev. L. Perrin, Miss Sara Willis to Mr. Was. Cornwall. SPARLINo—CURRY.—At the home of the bride's parents, on Oct. 12th, byRev. E. G. Powell, Mr. JohnSparling, of Niagara, Fans, N. Y., to Miss Leo Gertrude, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Curry, Queen street, Brussels. DIED DADsoN.—In Wingham, on October 19th, Helena Dadeon, R. A., in her 34th year. IStcnon, In Morris, on October 9th, Wm, James, infant son of James and Alice Nichol, aged 1 year and 4 months. TEACHER WA ED. Par School Section «.. • 7 Turnberry male or female. Appiicati.. s tating qualifications salary expected, wii .e received by the undersigned tip to Sa urday, Oct. 30th, 1909. Duties to commence Jan. 3rd 1910, JAMES GODKIN. Wingham, P. O. IMPORTANT OTICE. No erson hatelectric light Wire, own therlstt streets oroh in buildings, or attach electro reoeptive devises to any wire On any street or in buildings. Parties Who are found guilty will be prosednted. TI. CAMPBELL, Manager Winghftm Eleotrio tight system. CATTLE ESTR Strayed from the pre .. es of the nn. dereigned, abort O .to • . 15111, one Red Yearling Steer' a • r • ne Rid 'Yearling Heifer. Any inf.rmation as to their bb ereabottte will be thankfully teoeived W..1. HENDERSON. Boat 56, Winghatn (1'UUdtion).1 *tis+.4 :t 3+ ! +14.44.4 s 1 CLOVER THRESHERS. The undersigned has purchased a clover threshing outfit and requests farmers having clover to tbreeh to send in their names and addresses at once, T. W. PIOIIELL, Boat 309, Winghane, Oat. Apple Barrels for Sale. We always have on hand . a good stock of apple barrels which will be sr&1d at reasonable prices. Ap- ply at Salt Block Office. GRAY, YOUNG & SPARLING Wanted! WOMEN AND GIRLS Wanted as machine operators and for other factory work. Good wages and steady employment. Write us, THE Clinton Knitting Co. Limited. CLINTON, ONT. STRATFORD. ONT,• Has the reputation of being the best practical training school in Canada. Thorough courses have produced re- sults. Business men say our gradu- ates are the best and they apply to us for office help. Our graduates succeed as none other, Three de- partments.— Commercial, Shorthand and Telegraphy. Enter at once, Write now for our free catalogue. ELLIOTT & Mc[AC}i1AN PRINCIPALS. P. AND TRUNK SYSTEM( SYSTEM Thanksgiving Day 'Return tickets at single fare on sale Ootober 22, 23, 24, 25th. Between all stations in Canada; also to De- troit and Port Huron, Michigan, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Suspension Bridge and Black Rook, N. Y. Return limit Ootober 27111, Single Fare for Hunters. Good going daily until November 6th, to Temagami District, etc. October 21st to November 6th, to Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays, etc. Return limit December 4th, or until close of Navigation, if earlier, to points reached by steamers, For tickets and further information call on W. Henry, Depot Agent or address J. D, McDonald, D. P. A,, Toronto. 4* Royal Grocery FOR CHOICE Teas 4. 4. 4. AND 4. Coffee They are sure to please. : Highest prices paid for good; Butter and strictly Fresh Eggs 4.J. Malcolm Phone 54. ZI+ING's 1+ 'OR BARGAINS l W E WANT YOUR TRADE NG RING'S FUR STORE �, • :,ir 1,;`1 ,1 This season we have put in stook one of the Largest and Best Assorted stock of FURS ever shown in Wingham LADIES,—Fur-Lined Jackets, Stoles Ruffs, Muffs, Cloth Coats with Fur Collars, etc. GENTS.—Ccon Goats, Dog Coats, Fur -Lined Coats, Fur Caps, etc, Come and see the stock. DRESS GOODS —The new weaves, shades, etc. The best materials and reasonable prices have made us a reputation in this department, so come along and get your Fall and Winter Dress or Suit here and be satisfied. MEN'S CLO'1'IIIN G,—A complete range of Men's and Boys' Suits, Overcoats, etc., for the season, 1 UNDERWEAR AND HOSIERY.—Only the best brands appear in our stock—a full range of sizes, etc. WANTED.—Large quantities of Butter, Eggs, Dried. Apples, White Beans, Feathers, etc. EGGS 25c - RUTTER 22e GOOD GOODS E. KING. C HEAP PRICES 11 F9ai11•dt•••••0•••••••e.esee•• et••••••••0•••••••••••••••a I FOR HIGH-CLASS GOODS ! a In the following seasonable lines, at very„ reasonable prices, - at you are cordially invited to visit D. M. Gordon's store. Take le time to inspect the goods carefully, note well the prices, and 11 it we will be satisfied with the result. s Newest and Most Stylish Dress Goods in all the popular shades. • • a • Cloth and Fur Coats • and all other fur wraps. Wool Shawls, Neck Scarfs, Toques, • • Mitts, Gloves, Fur Gauntlets. • m Penman's and Watson's Finp Underwear. • They are the best. • • ••• • • • • e • • • • to • s Everything in Groceries fresh, new and the best. • We want your Butter, Eggs and Dried Apples and will pay s highest prices for them. • • .... - Men's Overcoats and Fur Coats. Look for quality and prices right here. Rubbers and Overshoes. Best of Underwear • In light, medium and heavy. Lots in and boys. • • • • • 0 - • • • • • • every size for girls • • • • • • • D. M. G • ORDON • • • • ••0••••••••••••••••••••••• I•••••••••••••••••O••••.•• Total assets of over thirty million dollars are entrusted to the custody of the Bank of Hamilton. Your Savings Account Solicited. WINGHAM BRANCH C. P, SMITH • AGENT. Joint Stock Sale Saturday, Oct. 23 At Exchange Hotel Yards, Wingham. Monthly sates will be conducted at this yard, and a moderate fee charged. Parties having stock or anything for sale should ;matte their entries early, so it can be 'well advertised, Farm and Punitive sates conducted; charges reasonable. Make entries with X rroiim toxins, Clarks. JAS. Est COPE AtIOTlONEER. DOMINION BANK BEAD OFFICE : TORONTO. Capital paid up, $3,980,000 Reserve rued and Undivided profits $5,291,000 Total Assets, over 50,0000000 W INCHAM BRANCH. Farn'tere Noteil discounited, beet" hold on all pointe in Canada, the `United States and Europe. SAVINGS DEPARTl •T- $mores allowed on deposits of $1 and upwards . R. GEIKIE, Manager. Vanatone, Motto. Thanksgiving Day Monday next October 25th The above day has been selected by the Canadian and American Governments as a day to be set apart for thanksgiving for the BOUNTIFUL CROPS and for the PROSPERITY that Canada and the United States enjoy ; and all good citizens are expected to govern themselves accordingly. Owing to the fact that some stores in our line of business in Wingham keep open on holidays, we bad decided after the last holiday (Labor Day) to keep open on every holiday, but after, further consideration we decided to close our store as formerly ; at the same time feeling that while it is necessary for railroad men, tele- graph operators, ete., etc., to work on holidays, there is no more need of shoemakers or other mechanics, shoe merehants, dry goods or other merchants, working on holidays (excepting in cases of necessity) than a dog has need for two tails, Why shouldn't we close on .holidays and why shouldn't we be thankful ? Over 15 per cent. better business in 1909 than in 1908 so far, and still increasing ! We do not require to keep open on holidays, and therefore OUR STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY NEXT, THANKSGIVING DAY • We did not intend to say a word about Shoes this week, but have a special in Ladies' Rubbers THAT BANE JUST ARRIVED, AT 45 cents per .pair --- all sizes. WILLIE & CO. THE SHOE STORE. AGENTS SNOE.� �� FOR LADIES "Victoria" Shoes for ladies, "Albert" and "Astoria" Shoes for men. l5 wereslvv'6'.rrrrv'srevvlarfwevvAry w3Lv ?IvrrI'T.aVF'V71VVIMVPIE IZETWIl NOW IS THE TIME FOR 4 LADIES FALL SUITINGS -{a 4 4 Ile We have them in all kinds and shades in suit lengths, no two 17;, alike, full 54 and 56 inch goods, in Venetians and Broadcloth. se In Ladies' Mantle Cloth for Coats we have a good range in EBrown and Blue Stripes. Men's Fall Suits. Wit Just arrived, latest styles, newest cuts, and prices to . suit everyone. Home - Made Yarn, Blankets and Sheeting. e1 Trc' YARN.— We get our own wool made into Yarn, therefore is • softer and more pliable than factory yarn, in single colored, 2 and 3 ply. es se BLANKETS—Alt fine wool, large sizes, made out of our own yarn at Wroxeter. Smyrna Rugs. 4 a 4 4 '4 4 3 Just the thing to make your room look eosy; only a few left; 44 t regular $2.50 for $2.00. Wool and Fibre Rugs, oriental designs, regular $2.00 for $1.75 RUGS—We have them in Brussels, Tapestry and Dominion Squares. Small ends of Carpet, 5,10 and 15 yard ends, to clear at Bless than cost. 4 We carry a large 'stock of Carpet. Call and see before w buying, Sugar. 20 lbs. best No. 1 for $1.00, $4.90 per 100.1b. seek. sr: FALL AND WINTER MOREEN UNDERSKIRTS. 2 These are exceptional good value, being imported direct from 1 England. We can save you 75e and $1,00 on any underskirt, in colors of black, blue, green, and brown to match the fall suitings. i Special price while they last ranging from $1.25 to $2.50. es 1. IMPORTED RIBBONS. Velvets in all colors. Silks in all widths at Special prices. Flour and lr eed, Timothy Seed, Ohiek Food, ete,, always on hand. Goods delivered to all parts of town. T. A'MILLS ?TONE $9. VOINGEAK ONT.