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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Times, 1891-07-10, Page 6O. E. W ILL' AM S, CHEMIST. DRUGGIST. T Q. N. W. TELEGRAPH CO, :app. Brunswick House; Wingham, Ont Otte ngpm (Tim cs • FRIDAY. 3ULY 10, 1891. was much needed in different lecalie ties, but the contrary was the ceee, it rendes; almost centinteously during the whole afternoon and evening, preventiug several of • the children leaving their homes. Nearly efty, Ineever, put in an appearance and fortunately for thew Me and Mrs San- sonavith tharaoteristio kindness and hospitality, opened their substantial and commodious residence for their en- tertalentent and cordially welcomed them as they arrived. The gloomy prospect without seemed to have eo effect in damping their spirits,. The teather's absence prevented the pro- posed presentation, but a variety of games were indulged in, recitatious were rendered, and strains of music enlivened the air. Sometimes a wist ful giallo° would be directed to the neighboring bush of Mr McIntosh and a few bf the more eager scholars would for the briefest time engage in a swing. Tea and refreshments were served. Alltogether a,very enjoyable afternoon was spent and when they returned in the evening thanks was accorded to their kind hosts and a general wish expressed that their picnic might soon be renewed under more favorable , weather. -The Rev M Totten, pastor of Turnberry cburch; being now on a holiday tour, the pulpit was supplied by Rev W H Watson, from Wingham, who kindly drove over in the afternoon. -We hear that Mr Thos .Appleby will conduct the service eext Sunday. SPEARING of the Langeviri-Mc- Gtreevy,-ConnollyeMurphy investigae tiore the Montreal Witness says : "It must be kept in mind that all who are concerned in this trial, bothiaceuser§ and accused, the implicated and the witnesses, are of one politioal stripe." MR WILLIAM HENRY GLADSTONE, eldest on of the Right Hon' William Ewart Gladstone, diad Saturday morning. The deceased was born at Hawarden, ,plintshire, in 1840, entee- ed Parliament in 1865, representing Chester, sat for Whitby from 1868 to • 1880,end subsequently represented East •Worcestershire. SIR GEORGE • BADEN.BOWELla, the • English Behriog Sea ccmmissiouer, appoint( d to arbitrate the sealery question, arrived at Ottawa a few days ago,for a conference with Premier Abbott and Minister of the Marine Tupper. Then he will proceed to Vancouver, where he will be joined on the side of the road so as to widen agricultural societies in which be took same Henry Mackay te inspect the greatly missed.. About a year ago Mr a greet intermit, wbere he will be the road, and that he get $3 for the job ;Ilea compieted-Carried, Moved Young was breelciug in, or doing some - by H 11/okay, seconded by P Olark, thing with, a colt,when he was thrown that by law No 5,1891,be now introclue to the ground, severely injuring one of ed and read firet,second and third time,• tie shoulders, from which he never passed, signed and sealed -Carried, appeared to fully recover, although Moved by P Clarleseconded by J Welt able to be about until a short time wood, that the deputy,reeve • and sheen He leaves a widow, live eons treasurer meet with the 'rainwater and one daughter; also five brothers council and agree upon the amount and three sisters. Four of the broth - that each dunicipatity has to get of the Land Improvement Fund, so that the money eau be made available this year -Carried. Moved by J Welwood, seconded by P Kuntz, that whereas, John Timelier, pathmaster, has graded and sodded the hill west of Teeswater, to keep the same from washing, •that he be grauted $2 to he fence same to protect it from cattle-Oerriee. Monad by J Welwood, seconded by. P Clark, that the Reeve and Deputy -Reeve get a new Midge built at lot 25, con 6 and 7, as the present structure is unsafe for public travel -Carried. Moved by P Olark, seconded by P Kuntz, that the sum of ten dollars be granted to Mrs Earwaker, she being in, destitute circumstances, and that the money be placed in the hands of Robert Murray for her behefit-.0arried. Moved by U Mackay, seconded by P Kuntz, that as it is necessary to have a culvert or oulverts built opposite lote,10 or 9 and 10, con 8 and 9, and as there may be difficulty in the locating of the same, that the engineer be instructed to come and locatthe same ; and also, to inspect the creek on the 20th sideline, con 1 and 2, and see if a bele vert is .necessary, and if so, to loCate the same, and that Joseph Welwood attend the engineer and show him .the Ideality - 0arried. Moved by P Kuntz, seconded by, H IVIcKay, that the clerk notify Mr Jones, Civil Engle neer, of his apointment as township Engineer, and request his attendance to fix the location of the culverts as per last motion, and report ; engineer to notify Joseph Welwood, Wingham P 0, so that he can meet him on his arrival at Wingham-Carried. Moved by 11 Mackay, seconded by Jos Webe wood, that Samuel Kirkland,treasurer of.the township of Oulross, apply* to the Provincial Treasurer for the share of the Land Improvement Fund due the township, on the basis of agreee went with the municipality of Teee, water, and that the•treasurer be given a copy of this motion, stamped with the corporate seal, and that the treas- urer deposit the money when re,ceived 'in the bank to .the credit of the 'time nicipality-Carried. • Moved by 11 McKay, seconded•by P Clark, that a cheque be granted to tee Reeve on the Treasurer to the .amount .of eighty dollars, as part payment of expenses and witness.fees in the suit of 'Bryce vs Louttit--Carried. Moved by. P Clark, seconded by ElMackae, that the clerk notify all the Secretery-Treas- urers of school sections to have their levies for schools in the bands of tin; clerk by theefirst day of August, other wise they will have: to make the levies themselves -Carried. it/loved by J Welwood, seconded by P Kuntz, that this Board do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, the 10th day of August, at 10 o'clock -Carried. OHAS BUTTPN, Oterk Culross. The Culrose, Council met in the Town hall, Teeswater, June 29th, 1891,as per motion` of adjournment of last ineeting. Members all present. The'Reeve in the chair. The minutes of last meeting read, when is was moved by P Kuntz, seconded by J Welwood,that the minutes as just read be adopted, and signed by the reeve and clerk-Oarried. Moved by El Mackay seconded by P Kuntz, that Joseph Welwood have the , bridge on 5th sideline, con 2, repaired and put in proper condition for travel-Oar- ried.- Moved by P Kuntz, seconded by 11 Mackay; that this board do now adjourn to ,Meet at half past one by the commissioner on behalf IA o'clock -Carried. Canada, Dr Dawson, and the, course will then be direct for Behring Sea. • The Council met as per motion of adjournment, when it was moved by J Welwood, seconded by J Moir, that the sum of $25 be expended to gravel Tx re Ottnitea Presbyterian makes the swamp lots 2 and 31, con 12, as the following reference to the leader of the road is in a very bad state of re - the Liberal party : "No statesman in pair, that . Peter Clark let a job to Canada is rising faster than Mr Laur- ier. His olean record, pure character, conciliatory manner and lofty elo- quence are giving him a strong hold ewheee the poverty is in two road on the esteem and confidence of thei divisiona, shall determine the number people without distinction of creed and4 of days worilas eveniy as he can, and Party- Ile fights fairly aud a is * lwayslwhere an excess of work has been.per- formed, the parties get credit for the • a gentleman. Canada needs first-class same in the next year's statute labor, men on both sides, and the people, as / the Clerk eo give notice to the Path - a rule, are beginning to see that patri- raaster, of any such cases (aiming to otic, statesmanlike qualities should be his notice -Carried. Moved by 3 appreciated wherever they appear. Moir, seconded by P Clark, that fifty dollars be granted to improve the hill AT THE meeting of the Banking and I opposite lot 5 eon, 10, said -grant to be 1 Commerce Committee of the House of let and superintended by Messrs Commons, on Saturday, Mr Cleats, II Mackay and Peter Kuntz -Carried. Moved by 2 Clark, seconded by P Worth's bill incorporating the Order . Kuntz, that a culvert be built on of Canadian Home Circles was taken con 6, opposite lot 1, and that Hepry up. The assessment plan of endow- Mackay attend to if, if authority be merit insurance was the feature of the granted by the parties on whose land bill which excited hostility. Mr Roaf, the water will &we -Carried. Moved solicitor for the society, claimed that the bill was like the Foresters' bill which passed Parliament last session. Mr Fitzerald,superintend•int of insur- ance, insisted on a reserve fund and 11 Mackay, that Joseph Welwood go Government inspection, Finally the and inspect the bridge over the Musk - preamble of the hill was defeated by a rat Creek on the 4th cork and if neat-. substantial majority, which killed the sary to have a new bent and a covering bill. !'tr Roaf withdrew the bill hie of elm plank laid on top of Iresent corporatinthe Septennial Benevolent covering, as the bridge is reported to be unsafe for public travel -Carried. i Soeiety, which also stood in Mr Coats- Moved by J Moir, seconded by El worth's name. Mackay, that by law No 4, 'beirig a by mw for taking iiito consideration the acquiring of a road between 13 and 14 con instead of the road known as MoscoW road, be now read IL first and second time -Carried. i1ovod by daybed been busily engaged in pee, 11 Mackay, seconded by J Welwood, paring the ground and generally proe that Mr Kuntz have a areal: culvert aiding for the amusement and enter. put in opposite lot 6, cons 12 and 13 ' tainteent of their companions arid -Carried. Moved by P Kuntz, expected visitors, The event too, was seconded by J Welwood, that a by law to be rendered memorable by present., rescinding by law No S, 1888, be in-- ing their teacher, Mr John Davidson, troduced- and read a firstetecorided and with a large and handsomely bound third time- Carried. Moved her 1? nue, on the occasion of his leaving Kuntz, seconded by 3 Welwood, that the sehool, which was a mutter of the patiormster on beat 22 have the general regret. These well laid plans, culvert opposite James Beacona's orchard, on the 6th con tilled up aria however, were doomed to a partial die, appointment, for towards noon, when have a ditch at least one foot deep at about to aseemble, the ram, which had i the lowest place, having a mama, threatened irt the morning, came clown grade to the next calved on BOAS con in a steady pour. Hopes were, how' I with suilicient bank to prevent the e et • i t Ov I water ite high water feint passing said that amount by public eorapetinon- Carried.. Moved 4, R, Clark, seconded by H Mackay,. Wet the Township Clerk, in malting :out the road list Eerlsorraes;idoenierisisrteinr tinlIclaoltulPanadndalloa"twino oiHthSpeerOitiutchseseectugaololydastu iataslallevefIolr tab.'s° war red Canada. The remains were inter- red in the \gingham. cemetery 011 Friday, the funeral being very largely attended, showing the high esteem in which he was held by all with. whom he had become aomminted. The be- reaviid family have the sympathy of the whole community. -Mr and Mrs Jas Wilson are visiting . friends and relatives at Flint and other places iie Michigan. 0011DON & MthITYRE Beg to advise the arrival of a vote °twice, seasonable goodie admirably suited to the pleasant warra weather that we are now enjoying, such. as Victoria Lawns from 10o, up, Mullins from de. upwards. All over lace flouncing at all prices -the best value in the suarkeee, The ladies are cordially invited to by J Moir, •seconded !ey J • Welwood, that Ienry Mackay be appointed to have a culvert built opposite lot 12, con 14 and 15, if /required, the same to be let by public competition -Car- ried. Moved by E' Clark, seconded by • • ,••••••-•••••***•*.• • Bluevale, • -Next Sunday morning ab 10.30 the Orangemen in this locality will attend divine worship at the Methodist church where a special sermon will be deliv- ered by the pastor, Rev 1 B Wallwin. -A DairyMaids' Social and Entertain - meat will be held *on the Parsonage grounds/ and in the Forestias' hall, on Friday thining. A unique bill of fere will be presented and also tin excellent programnie. Besides the Dairy Maids, assisted by a few local gentlemen. there are also expected the Misses Sperling oe Wingham, the ono an ace complished pianist, and the other,who has just returned home from Whitby College for her holidays, a fine violin', ist ; 1ViSS Homuth, of Winghana, who is veil known and. appreciated here as a vocalist ; Miss Dulmage,of Brandon, who bas`beet attending Alma College, St. Thomps, the past term.; and Mr Will Smith, who, has returned home for his holidays. No efforts have been spared to make the occasion an eejoye able one; the ladies being determined, to exhibit a model dairymaid table; and the programme committee resolve ed to make their part a success. The refreshments will be aerved. on ,the lawn betweener and 8 o'clock if the weather is favorable, otherwise in the hall ; enterteinment at 8.15. -Rev Mr Hartley's vegetable garden is looking excellent and is the finest we see; he is an expert horticuiturise-The lawn and grounds of the Methodist Parson- age are becoming more beautiful from month to month; the pastor bas had a good deal petaste and* energy in fit- ting them up -Mr Stevens, our new wagon maker, has been kept busy and crowded all spring. We are glad he finds lots to do, as he is a real addi tion to Our village. -Dr and Mrs Leech, of St Catharines, have been visiting Mr Joseph Leech the past •week the Dr, like his brother, is a genial old genttemau.-On the occa- sion of their daughter'sw.edaing,on the 24th ult, the neighbors and friends of Mr and Mrs Wm J Johnston, present ed them with the following well-deser- ved address, accompanied by a couple of large,comfortably upholstered easy chairs: Ain AND Maiti WM J JOHNSTON* DEAR BROTHER AND SISTER, -Upon this festive occasion, so full of interest as*well to your many friends as to yourself, we, your neighbors and brothers and 'Sisters in Christain fel, lowabip, wish to•express the unfeigned. love and confidence which we bear to- ward you,•and our high earnest sense of appreciation aed gratitude in respect of your devotion to all our interests and those of the cause of God and religion in our midst. You, sir, have been more oe a .brother Red father, than neighbor, many of us in this community, Prom the time of the first settlement of the country mato the present ; and perhaps we have done too much honor heretofore to your be- nevolence in the way of heavy demands upon your time for counsel and help. Thisbenevolence bas not been evanes- cent and fitful but we are persuaded deeply rooted. and the rich fruit of a lively faith in God and aelite coil fortuity with hia will. Your interest and self sacrifice, your liberality and and prayers and labors in behalf of the church ot God and the maintenance of truth and piety, have won our 'ads aeration as well as our gratitude, and give us an example ~which we treat shall be fqllowed humbly and prayer. hilly by many of us. Your beloved Saletre • On Friday last, the Turnberry and Howick union school held their picnic. Some of the scholars on the previous season. In men's and boy' reada-made suits we have a nice assortment just opening up to -day. Amy person wishing to get a nice suit cheap should give as a call. We have lots of straw hats in white and colored and they are selling fast, for the 'prices do the selling. Our trade in, ordered suits iskeeping wells -why should it not be eo-for we leave the right goods at right prices, end we always make them, up in the very latest and biiit styles. How those choiee teas of ours are sounding our praises can be judged* by the extensive sale they are having. *GORDON, & McINTYRE. The Big Brown Anchor. * East Wavianosh- • The raising of the prize flag, wore by Miss Buchanan, on the 5 5, No 6, BEM Witwanosh,lelonday of last week, was a very successful, affair, Among the speakers present who bailed with commendatory remarks the old flag that floats triumphant o'er the world the flag that has never been dishonor, ed ; the flag that has never fallen and riever will fell so long as Britons re- mains true to themselves, was Inspec- tor Robb, of Clinton. He gave an instructive history of the flag; how the ,uniotedf the crosses came to be called the eijuilon Jack." AS a boy, in mimic war with the border American lads at Kingston he. had fought for the old flag. In 1866, as a volunteer, he had gone,out defence of it ; and if any unfortunate occasion. called for his services he would be aye ready to reepond. The flag which they had just hoisted had always defended the weak road oppressed ; inproteeted and nourished, as he hoped it always would, this glorious Canada of ours, - Alexander Young, of this township, who died on. the 24th Stine, sO the age of 69 years, was tore in Renfrewshire, Scotlatd, in 1822 ; came to Canada in 1851; flatting in Erin township, Wel. lington Co, where he remained until 1860, when he 'removed to East Wawa north and resided until his &rinks. He took his full share of the hard work incident to bush life in a new country, and succeeded in making foe himself and family a comfortable home. Vor severed years he has been one of the •••••••11ME11••1•1•11111111•1•011111111•11•• • gift, therms two easy chairs, which, tee gether with the knowledge of our es- teemewe hope will help you to enjoy the years to come. Signed on behalf of your neighbors and friends, HENRY HOED* JR, Ross FORREST* , Mr Johpston was wholly taken by surprise, but replied suitably, thanking his friends fer their kind gifts and their expressed confidence, and end by saying he,had only done his dutT, Worms. • It is with much regret that we ehroniole the death onthe late Arthur McGuire, of the 1st line of Morris, wit° departed from this world last Saturday uight, Mr McGuire was in 1 his usual.health that day, tins a hearty supper and retired to rest at his ,usual hour, about 10 o'clock. At ten mine utel past eleven,he rose up in bed in great distrees and his spirit took its flight to a better land above, in about twenty minutes, calmed by that fell disease, "heart diestase". The debease ed gentleman wee in his 71st year. Ile was born near Omagh, in the coun- ty of Tyrone, Ireland, but emigrated to Scotland while quite a, young man. He Mae to Canada in the year 1852, first settling in the township of Marks ham; where he resided for a, while Then he' removed to Wawanosh and thence to his late reaidence, about 25 years ago. He was a kind and oblige Mg neighbor, always Willing to help in the time of need or sickness. Ile followed the trade of a weaver in the late years of his life. His aged part. ner iifeawill reside on the ,homee stead. He leaves a family of 4 boys and 8 girls, all of whore are grown up and doing for themselves. Of the boysethere aro Arthur, in Brawls ; John, in Sullivan; and ,James and • John, in Wingham. The girls are Mrs Gibson, of near Hastings ; Mrs, Wilson, of Clinton; and Mrs 0 Jack- son, of Brussels. The funeral on Tuesday afternoon' w,as largely attend- ed by old friends and acquaintances. *-Mrs John A. elawen continues ') very low. ' only a passing summer shower, which1second culvert, ancl to put the earth leading and hardest working men e , itt • Lower Wingleame The following is the standing of the senior classes of Lower Winghain Public school: 4th sen -Marks obtain- able 369 -Florence Green 807, Mable Wright 267, Amelia, Netterfield • 82. Jun 4tb-Marka, obtainable 174 - Rachel Dey 158.' Senior 8rd-e4arks obtainable 456 --Lorne Macdonald 351, Minnie Linklater 834, Thos Gra- ham 289, May Linklater 267, Mlle King 257, Bella Morrison 240, Luke Xing 144. Junior feed -Marks obe tahastble 587 -Norval Morrison 523, Jno Currie 517, Nellie Becket 483, Jessie Mellwien 417, Eddie Groves 286, Eva Halstead 282, 2nd-eltirks obtainable 557 -Robbie Currie 022, Lester Adatt:s 444, Mettle Halstead 487, Nellie Martin 434, Eadie Welsh 429, Jennie Bey 428, Oliver Wateott and(noble wife has been in every sense 41503as Lockeridge 404, Annie Pat- e help elate, being one with you as web it your hutailite as in your holy aiths and aids. WH trust that long life may be given to you both to still tenon 298, jas Carr ,167. The fo1. lowing is the half yearly report for 84001 section number 11, Lower Wingham, for the first heti of 1891, tabor for the cause oe Christ, and to Average attendance for Jenuary.49.79 I enjoy the confidence and weliewithes Febtuery, 52 ; March, e2 ; April, 52.e of your many friends. We presume 26 ; May 52 ; ;lime 51. Average ate to ask you to aceept from us, not for toneance for the hale year,51,60 Num - their own worth and much less IH the ber of names on roll 83, way of compensation, but as a love'. • WG,t tfatteesv, Teacher. ..,, • St. Helen. erhaps no event,more e the history of the St Ilelere elub hea ocourred than the Clinton, on lat July, for tauliara and the champ Western Ontario. lir th there were three competi • viz St Helens, Mitchell al In the toss for places, St,E first matched against M the toss for places on the fi ens WW1, and took the f tearna were both in fine tha did some very sharp playi • vva's eerily seen by all the, though considered a pretty was HO match forthe etun of the Northern district Webb, with hi& usual caln anise, stood in the box and fine twirling, which Diedie • stop, took in in great shap ing could be heard but the voice,of theeumpiresayine: two strikes, three strike batter out." When St He the bat things were altoget as the ball was tonna pounded right and left, by gers Webb, Elliott, Taylot Taylor, Stalker, McPhers and Cameron. Thies thin till the third inninis, Mite got two or three runs. twirler Elliott took the he Players and sesectatorwere surprised to dee the mann he rattled the Mitchell tea drops, upshots, ins and of at the end of the fifth inni saw the case was lost an the eponge. Theis that S won they had to play Untie the whole town), But th not in the least rattled et of the time Clinton was I though buoyed up for a lt their own townsmen and • rattling the St Helens batting, for St ,Helens to giand order. First carne • Webb, who was never k struck out, but paraly; every time. Next came man who made such lia,ot • other teanas With his pitc still kept up his reputatir ting line. Then name t mus track stop, 0 Taylo the opponegts sick with • the same time cleaning t base -runners. Then folic who by his strong and r scared fear into the pit same pine pounding the directions. Then came --mate Steelier, who took i • first, and on coating to Barbour, Titelor and Then followed W Teen( • never struck out during and who, thnugh wee, is hitter. ' Next came Mei , still kept up his reputati all round player. Then • dou eted Cameron.' Gor the champion baseerunn • on as the hard and leng • must here give the 01 ciedit for their grand el honorable way in which the visitors, and althouf ful in the attempt to ret • yet on the whole plavei game. '7 HOWieJt/ The council met in B Fordwich, June 19th, to adjournment. Mem The reeve in the ' chat last meeting read a Moved' by Mr Ferguson Mr Nay. that Mr A He received $4 to expend Carried Moved by es1/ ed by Mr Graham, / Ferguson receive $6 shovels in his &visit Moved by Mr Fergusoi Mr Nay, that all patio] • with be instructed to in respective division with,by law passed by Carried ---lifeved by el by Mr Girth:me that be paid $3.25 for chile breaking through mile, Carried. Moved by seconded by Mr Nay, specifications be pro erection of a bridge on opposite lot 19, kn •bridge, contract to be possible - Carried, Johnston, seconded by that the elm k notify that complaint has b about Council obstru him oppoeite his loteN obstreetion extend tied must be remove days from this date c be held responsible connectiou there with ed by Net &Anton s. Nay, that the clerk in