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The Wingham Times, 1909-12-09, Page 168 MINOR LOCALS. .-Ohrietmas one week from Saturday. -Do your Christmas shopping early, --.A11 Wingham iutinstrieo are busy .rad *owe ot them are working over time. ---Municipal nominations on Monday, Devemner 274.h, -The store windows have put an tbeir holiday attire. -The sleigliing last week made bnsi. rete good in town on Saturday, - The annual Scottish concert in the opera house on Friday evening, Jan- uary 7th. -North Heron Liberals will meet in the Town Hall, Winghrim, on Tuesday satternoon of next week, Tor twenty-four years Vapo-Creeolene has 'liecu extensively used for all fortes of throat and bronchial troubles. All Druggists. -the snow plow was bronaht into use ou the streets for the first time this season on Thursday last. --Municipal Councils held their sta- tutory meetings yesterday. Minutes will appear in our next issue. -Mr. Harry Crouober, formerly of Wingham, ie seriously ill with typhoid fever at has home in Southampton. -Mr, D. E. McDonald has opened a bntoher shop in the Meyer block, where be will keep a full stock of all kinds of meate. -A number of Winghemitee attended the oyster supper given by the Orange- men of. Bluevale on Tuesday evening, In enjoyable time is reported, -Listowel ratepayers will vote on the question of placing their electric light rind waterworks plants ander the management of Commissioners. -Part of the report of last week's County Council proceedings will be found in another oolumn. Our columns are too crowded to give a report in full. --The regular meeting of Camp Cale- donia, Sons of Scotland, will be held 12ext Monday. All members are request ed to be present as officers for next year are to be elected. -At the regular meeting of the High School Board on Monday evening it was decided to advertise in the daily papers for applications for the position of Prin- cipal of the High School. -The Robson Mercantile Co. will close their store in Wingham on Decem. • ber 24th and are c•ffering big bargains in dry goods and clothing. Read their new advt. in another column. -Lent will begin on Feb. 9th. fifteen dap earlier than it did this year, so that Easter Sunday will fall on March 28th, This will be the esoond earliest Easter in a quarter of a century. -Don't fail to attend the Christmas entertainment in the Salvation Army Hall on Thurpday. Dec. 23rd, at 8 p. m., special mesio, singing, recitations and ' dialogues. The public are invited. -The oar ferry Bessemer sank in Lake Erie last week owing to the heavy gales and ber crew of thirty•two men were drowned. Capt. McLeod, form- erly of Kincardine was in obarge of the boat. . -Mr. J. E. McIntosh was taken sod- denly ill last week with an acute attack of appendicitis and underwent an opera- tion at the hospital on Saturday. Mr. k 'xtlla W1NGlAM TIMES, DECEMBER 16, 1909 Shooting Accident in Toronto. Brooding over the knowledge recently gained that he was not the eon of the couple he for years loved as his rather and mother, and that he was a found- ling without a name, Jamba MaoMath,. the adopted eon of Hugh MaoMath, the well-known real estate broker at Tor- onto, attempted the life of Mrs. Mao - Math in her hatne on Wednesday even- ing of lest week and half an hour later shot himself dead in the public lavatory at the corner of Toronto and Adelaide streets, opposite the post office. While at supper hP* asked Mrs. MaoMath to get him a glass of water, She went to the kitchen and while at the tap heard steps behind her, Turning she 'saw the young man in the doorway, and im- mediately he began firing. Two shots went wild and the third struck her in the right breast, but doing little damage, She closed the door on him and he left the house almost immediately. Mr and Mrs. MaoMath are former residents of Huron county and Mr. MaoMath is a cousin of Mrs. Gee. 0. Manners, of this town. McIntosh has been seriously ill, but 11 bis friends hope for a speedy recovery. -The announcement is made thio week of the marriage ot Mr. Morton W. . Morton, of Vancouver, B. C., son of Mr. and Mrs. J A, Morton, of this town, to blies Lula M. Hardy, formerly of Toronto. Mort's many friends in town will wish him and his bride every pros- , parity, -Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Margaret W. Hisoox, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hiscox, of Wingham, and niece of Mrs. Barlow, Alexander street, to Mr, Arthtr M. Penman, of Toronto, only son of Mre. R. Hobbs, of Exeter. The wedding takes place Thursday, Decem- ber 23rd. -The Toronto Daily Star has pent Mr. Joseph T. Clark to England *.i rep• resent them during the British election campaign. Mr. Clark, through hie many years' connection with the Daily Star, and formerly with Saturday Night where h3 wrote over the signature of "Mack," is one of - the most widely known and most popnler newspaper writers in Canada. Using graceful Eng- lish and keen powers of observation, and possessed of an original personality which gives et distinctiveness to all he writes, Mr. Clark's daily cables and letters aro etre to bo eagerly rend by everyone who is interested in the almost revolutionary campaign :sow going on in the Mother Land. 1 NEWS NOTES. Berlin (Ont.) desires to be declared a city. A carload of strikebreakers have been landed at Springhill, N. S., to work in the mines. War on the United States Steel Cor- poration has been declared by the lead- ers of organized labor, There is a good deal of ice in Lakes Erie and St. Clair and navigation ie practically at a standstill. Rev. Father Fallon of Buffalo has been appointed- to succeed Archbishop MoEvay es bishop of London. Gold Commissioner Lithgow will be moved to Ottawa, and the Government is making a reduction in the staff at Dawson. Bertha Leitzau, who was charged at Pontiao, Mich., with murdering S. J Morley, formerly or London, Ont., was found not guilty. PERSONAL. We shall be glad to have contributions to this eolnrnn from any of our readers. If you have vi iters or purpose going away yourself. drop it and toll as, or send no a note to that effect. Howard Rowe, under arrest at Win- nipeg, confessed the mail robbery at Leary's Grossing, in which he and Bar- nett got away with over $5,000. Mre. W. J. Gallaher, of Gerrie, was visiting with Winghant friends last week. Mr. Wilbert Wellwood, who has been travelling in the Wes„ is vitiating with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Well - wood. Mr. 1-1. 1,;. back lett last week for Halt:eve and from hero nailed 'for his old hoarse in Glasgow, whore he will visit for three menthe. Mrs. Jac Hislop, spent the past three weskit visiting with her careen, Mrs, It. B. Elliott, returned to her home in Stratford on Wednesday. -Mr. and Mrs, T. S. Brandon and family. who recently moved to town from Morrie, are moving to Stratford, where they intend residing in future, -=-Mrs. Deter accompanied by her son, Mr. Arob. Mitchell, left this 'week for Swift Current, Sask., where Kr. Mitchell hue beat residing for some mouths. laitlise head >« BORN. THERE IS BUT ONE Every farmer should know that the price offered by the dealers for cattle,` hogs, etc., is a fair one. Hoer can he know this if he does not take a farm business paper? What doctor or law- yer or business man would be without his business paper? There is bet one farmers' business and market paper, that is The Weekly Sun, Start 1910 right by I subscribing. StrosEs.-In Tarnberry. on December 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Stokes a daughter. HRNTER.-in East Wawanosh, on December 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Bunter ; a daugh- ter. BmerER.-In Goderich, on December 10th. to In.. and Mrs. A. 0. Hunter; a son. WArs,N.-In Morris, on December 0th, to Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Watson; a daughter. LA1ea ai xw.-In Eowick. on December 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lambkin; a son. MARRIED MORTON -HARDY.- On November 27, 1009, at the residence of the bride's parents, 1002 6th Avenue West, Vancouver, B 0 , by Rev. E. W. Stapleford, Lula M. Hardy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H, R. Hardy (formerly of Toronto, Ont.) to Morton W. Morton, of the Bank of Hamilton, Vancouver, B. 0. DIED McTAvist;.-In Wroxeter, on December Lith, Margaret Bone, wife of John S. McTavish, in her 50th year. CroAic EY. in Morris, on December 12th, Mary Elizabeth Mellen, wife of Mr. James Maker, aged 67 years. PEARiiN - In Beigrave, on December 9th, Charlotte Bengough, wite of Mr Henry I. Pearen, of Turnberry, aged 50 years. Cedar P es Wanted. Offers will be re signed up to Dece cedar poles as foil 10 thirty-five foot, to be sound and a than six inch top Wingham during will be awarded 1 poles needed. Tem Christmas AND New Year Excursions Between all stations in Oanada, also to Detroit, Port Huron, Minh , Buf- falo, Black Rock. Niagara Falls and Suspension Bridge, N. Y. AT SINGLE FARE Good going Deo 24th and 25'h, 1909, Returning until Deo 27th 1909 Also good ening Deo 31st, 19&9 and Jan. 1st, 1910, Returning until Jan. Ord, 1910. AT FARE AND ONE TRIRD Good going Deo. 21st to Deo. 25th inclusive, Returning until Jan. 5th. 1910. Also good going Dec. 280h, 1909, to Jan. 1st, 1910. Returning until Jan. 5th. 1910. For tiokets and further information call on W. Henry, Depot Agent or address J. D. McDonald, D. P. A., Toronto. eived by the under- ber 30th for green ws:-40 thirty foot, 5 forty foot. Poles aight and not less nd to be delivered in January. Oontraot all or any part of GREGORY, Mayor. A. E. SMITH BANKER WINGHAIFT, ONTARIO. Farmers who want money to boy horses, cattle, or hogs to feed for market, can have it on reasonable terms. Notes diceonnted for tradesmen, mer- chants or agents, on favorable terms. Loans On teal estate at the lowest retell going,. C. Na Griffin GENERAL AGENT Firm tam AcerrmsT PLATZ GLASS IIATlIElt iti;hr.J`.0. Insurance Coupled with a Wears ESTATE and MONEY LOAM u Business. Issuer ofM orriage Licenses. C)or gwair 'e trmay. anted Gil•1e wanted for newest, brightest, cleaneot and most up-to-date blouse and white - wear factory in Canada. Work consists of sewing Ladies' waists. Girls ex- perienced on power sewing machines preferred, but be- ginners will be taught. Comfortable quarters, steady work, good. wages. The Star Whitewear Mfg, Co. BERLIN - • ONT. KING'S FOR BARGAINS ! W E WANT YOUR TRADE KING'S dVinghanz's Fur Store 8 DAYS CHRISTMAS 8 Daus 8 DAYS CHRISTMAS 8 DAYS A short time now is left for CHRISTMAS SHOP- PING but our excellent stock will make it EASY BUYING for the late customer, FURS. -A complete range of all that is new and good. Anything SPECIAL wanted we can get in a few days. BELOW FIND A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. • FOR LADIES 1 FOR MEN FOR CHILDREN Fancy Handkerchiefs Collars Belts Mufflers Ruchings Kid Gloves Fancy Waistings Silks. Gloves Mufflers Fancy Suspenders Fancy Hose Silk Handkerchiefs Silk Scarfs New Shirts Beautiful Ties, GIRLS Fancy Hose Handkerchiefs Fancy Ribbons New Dress Goods Coats BOYS Sweaters Hose Handkerchiefs Mufflers, etc., etc. MEN. -See our range of FUR COATS. -The largest assortment, best grades of Fur C')ats shown in Wingham.-Our $5o Coon Coat is a winner. Winter Term from January 3rd CENTRAL • STRATFORD,. ONT, �. The best praotioal training school of Ontario. We offer advantages not offered elsewhere in Canada. Our teachers are experienced, courses thorough and practical, and we assist graduates to good positions. The demand at present greatly exoeeds the supply. We prepare teachers for Business College s'ork. Write for our free catalogue. ELLIOTT & MCLACHLAN PRINCIPALS. •-r •H I Royal Grocery I 1 Xmas Goods I *. Are arriving daily4. 4. 3. + 41. • t+ • 4' RAISINS, CURRANTS, FIGS, PRUNES, DATES, SHEL- LED NUTS, PEELS, CRANBERRIES. ORANGES all sizes and + prices, BANANAS and CANDIES, see them. A18o FANCY DISHES, they are ehoiCC Don't forget that our TEAS •and CORPUS are the best. I NJ. Malcolm Phone 54. Product 'Wanted, o WANTED. -A11. kinds Produce in large quantities. No. 1 Turkeys 18c. Butter 24c. Eggs 30c. Dried Apples 7c. GOODS G • E. KING. 1 PRICES GOOD 1 •••••••••7••••••••••••••s• •••••••♦♦�♦•o♦♦♦•♦♦••♦e••s !GORDON'S CHRISTMAS! • • STORE NEWS.• •••• • ••i • • • •• • • • • O • A • • • • • • • Black Silk Dress, Silk Parasol or Umbrella, Fancy Collar, • Fancy Silk Shawls, and long White Silk Scarfs, Faney • Embroidered Bose, Kid Gloves. Belts and hundreds of • • articles too numerous to mention. • •. • • • • • • • •. Shopping days till Christmas,only a, few left. Plan out every day of it -otherwise you will never get through the next two weeks. One thing to be firm about is whatever happens do as much Christmas shopping as you can right now. Christmas Suggestions. • • • • • • ••• • •• • • • • • • • A w • • • • Handerchiefs. Lovely Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs fancy embroidered with scolloped edges, hemstitched, embroidery and lace trimmed edges, fancy sheer linen with coloredembroidery in corners, plain linen with border of lovely Baby Irish lace. Also_ Ladies' and Gentlemen's Initialed Linen Handkerchiefs. Linens. Whether it be the whiteness and quality of the table napery or the snowy coverings of the bed, you at once appreciate the good taste of the well ordered home When you see the good quality of the linen. Pure full bleached Irish Linen Table Cloths and Napkins in exquisite silky damask pat- terns, new hemstitched borders, all prices, Also a complete. line of Tray Cloths, End Pieces, Five-O'cloek Covers, doylies, etc. Silk Skirts. Women's high•grade guaranteed Silk Underskirts, all sizes, yon run no risk, we look after that part of the transadtion. Furs. If you believe in more than perfunctory giving it is import- ant to specify good furs and the "best of the best" is the reward of early selection. If desired we will hold for Christmas delivery, any furs upon which a deposit has been made. Ilighest prices paid for produce. ♦ O • • • • • O' • • • • ••• •• • ♦ • • • i • • i • • ••• •• • i • ••z . M. GORDON.I ! o*te eto.O.A.0414. ► 441 +140.4 .0.11. ► 4 i w00Hr l vriintssir Merry Ghristmas! only One week IP From Saturday Here is a good list of sensible articles, suitable for Christmas Gifts : FOR MEN For WOMEN FOR GIRLS FOR BOYS Felt Slippers Leather Slippers Carpet Slippers Overshoes Rubbers Overgaiters Evening Slippers Suit Oases Astoria Shoes Albert Shoos Moccasins Romeos Hockey Shoes Felt Slippers Leather Slippers Carpet Slippers Overshoes Rubbers Cardigans Overgaiters Evening Slippers Queen Quality Shoes Victoria Shoes M000nsins Felt Juliete Leather Jnlieta Hookey Shoes Cardigans Robbers Carpet Slippers Leggings Classic Shoes Moccasins Felt Slippers Hookey Shoes Rubbers Leggings Carpet SIippers Fine Shoes M000asins Felt Shoes Hockey Shoes FOR THE KIDDIES Felt Slippers Leggings M000asins Classic Shoes Soft Sole Shoes Carpet Slippers Felt Shoes Rubbers McPherson's " Lightning Hitch " and Cronk's " Quick Hitch " Hockey Shoes for Men, Women, Boys and Girls. You cannot give anything more appropriate than some article of foot- wear, and our store is jammed full of new goods suitable for Christmas Gifts and for winter wear. WILLIS & CO. THE SHOE STORE. AGENTS c FOR LADIES sHogi "Victoria" Shoes for ladies, "Albert" and "Astoria" Shoes for men. 100. DON'T GST STUNG! Come and get your the Bargains. 5. Share of MEN'S WINTER SUITS. These are all new goods in latest styles, $11,00 for $8.00; $12.60 for $9,00: $10.00 for $8.00; • for $7.60; $9.00 for $6,00. Odd sizes Boys' Snits from $1.75 up. MEN'S OVERCOATS. Black Beavors,`all sizes, regular $12.60 for 89,00 •• Stripes in good weight with college collar, reg. $18,00 for $13,00 Odd Overcoats, upwards from .,,, 81.00 Men's Pants, regular $2.25 for 81,96 Men's Calfskin and Dogakin Coats, to clear at $20.00 Q 4 4 2 4i 4 t fit guaranteed, Regular j $15,00 for $12.60; $10.00 4 Odd Muffs, and Caps, at a groat eacrifioe. Wrapperetts, all colors, regular 150 for 10o. Broken sizes in D. & A. Corsets, straight fronts, new, reg. 75o and is $1.00 for 50o. All our Broadcloth and Wool Venetians to be cleared before Christ- mas. These goods are 54 and 56lnohes wide, 7 yards in each piece, no two alike, in blue, brown, green, gray, wedgewood, and amethyst, regular $1,25 IN for $1.00. One only, pure Botney Yarn Snit.l,ength, reg, $1,50 for $1.25. Guaranteed Mohlers Taffeta Silk in navy blue, brown, bream and A black, regular $1.15 for 85e. 01 GROCERIES. Oatmeal in 901b. evoke, $2.75. Raiaina, good, 5 lbs. for 250, Figs, new, 50 a Ib. Canned Salmon, No. 1 red salmon, regular 18o for 15o Blank Tea, in bulk, regular 35o for 25o. (Ask for sample,) Sugar $4,90 per 100 lbs, gash, guaranteed pure Dane sugar. Guaranteed Ivo. oion.-Not No. 2. t TItlur, 4 different kinds, Bran, Shorts and all Grains alwtiys i►' kept in stook. Bring along your Poultry, dry pinked, Dried Apples. , Egge 300, Butter 2404 Geese and Turkey Feathers, T. A. MILLS PHONE 89, WING]IA1.VX, ONT. -� larrAAWAAAAAA .,.www. . _w.. 4 41 )