HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1895-07-26, Page 5TURNBERRY,
Minutes of council meeting held in
McDonald's Hall, Z3luevale, on Mon-
day, July 22nd, 1805, Members of
council all present. The Reeve in
the chair, The minutes of last meet-
Ing were read approved and signed.
Communications were read from
Robert Doi„ lass, F,sq., re Township
engineer; from, Win. Sutton ro Govt,
drain, and from Township Engineer
re branch drain on 12th COD.; from
Geo, Thomson, Esq,, ro drains, all
filed. Reports—The Reeve reported
that John, Woods has completed cul.
vert, at. Gray's bridge, in a first-class
workmanlike xnaitner, and recom-
mend payment of the same. The
Deputy -Reeve reported that he had
let two jobs of gravelling to Wm,
Ding, 32 rods on 25th sideroad at
24 cents per rod and 28 rods on 25th
sideroad at 27 cents per rod, jobs
both completed and recommend pay-
ment. Mr. Diment reported having
let a job of gravelling 27 rods on B
lino to George Walkers at 40 cents
Per rod, and a job of brushing la.t
$2.50; jobs both 'Completed and re-
commend payment; also let a ,job of
covering culvert on Morris boundary
to Wm. Diluent, at 75 cents. Morris
to pay half at settlement. Also let
a job of building culvert on B line
to John MeEwen, $2.50. Mr. Mus-
grove reported that Peter Deans, sr.,
tui had work done and culvert
built on gravel road and re"commend
that his account be paid. Mr. Gem
mill reportedet1iitt John Marshall had
repaireti,etitvert, opened ditches and
done a small piece of ravelling on
40th con. and recomuaeiid" that his
account be paid. Mr. Alex. Hyssop
applied to council for assistance to
repair road in con. A, Moved by
', Mr. Musgrove, seconded by Mr.
Gentmill, that Mr. Diment do inspect
road in con. .A and report at next
meeting of this council --Carried.
Moved by Mr. Musgrove seconded
by Mr. Diluent, that Mr. ixelnrnill be
instructed to expend $10 on hill op.
posite lot 5, con. 10, .this to include
ail arrears of statute labor tax. due
road division --Carried. Moved by
Mr. Diluent, secondee) by Mr, Mus-
grove, that we pay John Weir $2 for
damages to waggon from defect in
..road—Carried. A _ petition from
John }Tutton and 28 others was laid
before .tire council, asking for a suint
of money to eut hill on tots 15 and
16, eon. 11 --Filed. Moved by Mr.:
s Gemmill, seconded by Mr. Diment,
that a by-law be passed appointing
Robert Miller drain inspector for
this township,.at a salary of' $2.:50
• per day—Carried. Moved by Mr..
Geniinili, seconded by Mr. Musgrove,
that a by-law be passed authorizing
' the Reeve and Treasurer to borrow
sufficient funds for .current 'expenses,
provided the sura of ;800 is not ex-
eeeded--Carried. Moved by Mr.
Cruickshank, seconded by Mr. Genn -
mill, that John Johnston be granted
two -days statate labor for 1896 for
work done --Carried. Moved by Mr.
Diluent, seeonded by Mr. Musgrove,
that all •school trustees be requested
to send in their requisitions and all
patinnasters their road lists to the
Clerk by the first day of August
next—Carried. The Treasurer laid
his half' yearly report before the
council, showing a balance of cash
on hand of $1,258.06'on the 21st day
of June last. The following accounts
were passed and cheques issued:
Robt. Jamieson, $355, bridge; Joseph' :
Leech, $6.20, gravel; John Woods,' 1
$50, culvert; Ira Eteher, $1, damages; `
McLean & Son, $53.68, lumber; Geo. t
Poeoeek, $5.25, gravel and damages; s
Duff & Stewart, $14. lumber; lien.
* Eingler, $3.38, gravel; Robt. Hogg,
$18, repairs to bridges; Mrs. Eadie,
$7.75, gravel; Robt. Lowry, $4,
charity for June; ..john Armstrong.
$4.20, gravel; Robt Lowry, $4,
o charity for July; Donald Scott, $1,08,
gravel; Geo. Valentine, $5.15, charity;
Wei. Soby,' $9.25, gravel; Robt.
Elliott, $8,30, printing; John Bur-
gess, $2.50, drain; Wm. King,
$15.34, gravelling. Jno. Burgess,
$1, livery hire; Peter Deans. $9, re-
pairs to roads; Robt. Anderson, $5,
gravel and damages; Geo. Walker,
$1'3,30, gravelling and brushing;
Airs. Johnston, 01.30, gravel; Wm.
Diluent, 75 cents, covering etilvert;
Alex. McDonald, $1,"damages; John. i
Marshall, $6.75, culvert and ;ravel- o
e ling; Robt. Ilei. etazie, $1.44, gravel; t
John Weir, :„2, damages to waggon; t
.Alex, Cameron, $1, damages; Sam, a
Anderson, $4.25, gravel anddamages;
Jos. niggins, $10, gravel and datri-
ags; A. Longley, $2,75, „ravel;
John Musgrove, $6, gravel and dam. e
ages; Alex. Fergie, : 6.90, gravel and s
datnagcs. Moved by Air:. Dlrnet,t,.
seconded by Mr. Musgrove, that this
meeting do now adjourn to meet in
McDonald's, Hall, Z3luevale, on Mon-
day, August 19, 1894,, at 10 o'clock,
a. m. J,13aztawss, Clerl%,
3LUlaVALE,
{I, tosee,i for Inst Woo.)
Air, Charles Sheriff, of Toronto, was
visiting here this }veer.,—Air, Walker
Ard, wlio has been teaching sehool
in ,Algoma, is home for the holidays,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher, of Wroxeter,
were at Mr, John Robertson's last
Monday, ---Mrs, Sheriff, of Toronto,
will spend a couple of months visiting
lefrs, Bray, of Morris, and friends in
Bluevale,--On the 12th of July, a
verandah at one of the Lucknow
hotels gave way beneath the crowd
whieh ran there to avoid; the rain.
A number of people standing beneath
were injured, one of the number
being Mrs. Harry Robb, of the first
line of Morris, who was hurt upon
the head, besides being badly bruised.
She was carried to the parsonage
where she 'was kindly treated b
Rev. I. B. and Mrs. Wallwin. Mrs
• ?391?k was ft1?l9 t9 h9 t1lTiei 41119.9
Sat rday mut is i°ee6Veriiig: nicely.
—Miss Bell Burgess is spending some
weeks at Mr. 1Vhaley's in Ethel.—
Mr. Wm. Gray, jr., has gong to Ayr,
Scotland, -Mr. Brinker, of Moles-
worth, has comp to our village to
start work as a tailor, in lir, Gray's
old stand.—Mr. Robert McPherson
and sister have gone to visit relatives
in Wingham,--11Ir. Hill, of Brant-
ford, will take Mr. McPherson s
place in the harness shop while that
gentleman is away—Mrs. Herbert
Burgess and family, of Owen Sound,
are visiting at Mrs. Duncan King's.
—Mr. and Mrs. Watt, of Ethel, wore
visiting at Mr. Mills' this week. --Miss
Wheeler was visiting a few'days this
week with Miss Duncan; --- Miss
Annie Stowe bas returned home from
Goderich, accompanied by her three
little neioes,. the Misses Saults.—Mrs.
Moffat, of Galt, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Robs. Maxwell, of the Biuevale
road. ---Mrs, Leslie O'Connor and
little daughter, of Durham, Were
visiting in the village last week.—
Mr. Robert Whaley, of Ethel, was
calling on old acquaintances last'
weer:,. Aiiss Maud l?leuty, of Wing -
ham, was the guest ,of Miss ;Inw
Thoaimas last week.—Mi'ss 'l'ilna 'Sins
'derson, who has spent the Oast two
.months visiting in Bluevale, returned
to iter home In Toronto last week.—
Mr(John Ring, teacher at Kinburil,
.Ss spending the holidays at home.
THE W1NGEAM TIMES, JULY 26, 1895
Z3I1USS1+�LS,
Lewis Hembly,, formerly of Brus-
sels, has taken Roderick Ross' place
in the flouring mill during his
absence in the Old Country. Mr.
Horribly now resides in Wingham,
He's a first-class miller.—"Florence
G.,” James O'Leary's pacing mare,
foaled at Goshen, Indiana, and xiow
her owner boasts of a filly from
"Slander,"—,Principal Cameron has
already ridden 1,000 miles on his
bicycle this season. I: Ie evidently
gets the worth of his money out of
his wheel. --The G. T. R, roadmaster
paid an official visit to Brussels a few
days ago and found that Mr. Mc-
Kenzie, the section boss,. had not
been, according to orders, impound-
ing cattle that came within the Bruit
of the track, , and accordingly
suspended him, At the regular
meeting of Western Star Lodge, No,
149, D. D. G. M..Robertson of Wing -
ham installed the following officers
into their respective .offices :.
Bro, Alex, McKay, J, P. G. ; Bro,
Y R. G. Wilson, N. G. ; Bro. Wm. C.
11 Smith, V. G.; Bro. Wnn. Bright, R.
S. j 131'4, s:r114, f�nlept, P. S.; Z3ro, P.
S. Scott, asci , ; Bro. Jas. T. boss,
1'Vardon; Bro, Silas Jackson, Con-
ductor ; Bro. Wm. Martin, 0. 0.;
Bro. A. McGuire, I. G. ; Bro. S.
Wilton, R. S. N. G. ; Bro: Robt.
Thompson, L. S. N. G, ; Bro. W. ..
Grewar, R. S. V. G. ; Bro. Bryson
Coehrane, L. S. V. G.; Bro, Jas.
Moore, R. S. S. ; Bro. Jno, Pugh, L.
S. S. ; Bro. W. E. Kerr, Chaplain.
Six other brothers from Wingham
Lodge accompanied D. D. G. M.
Robertson and assisted him in the in-
stallation. After the meeting was
closed all repaired to Il.eAlpine's
restaurant, where refreshments were
provided for the brethren.
MORRIS.
Judgment was given by Chief'
Justice Meredith, on Wednesday' of
last week, in the ease of Morris �'.
Huron, as follows : Township tof
Morris v. County of Huron.—Ju&g-
anenkin aption tried without, a ,jury
at Gocterieh. Action to i'eeovel 40
•per.cent.' the amount open ec by
the plaintiffsein the mainte nee of
certain .of their bridges, f • deet on
an award. Judg'iuent plaintiffs,
with costs, for 40 per. t.- of the ex-
penditure made b them for the
maintenance of ert�lin of the
bridges mention in the -•award be-
fore the lst eptenlber, 'i 94. If
the parties et not agree as°$o the
.amount thereiWill be a rcferen c to
ascertain it s: Dickinson (Win ;ham-)
for piaintiits, Garrow, Q. C., for
defend�an ts,
•
Mrs. j. G. Pyle and Mrs. Robt.
Jason arc this week visiting relatives
n Clinton.—The farmers of this
vicinit\r are now busily engaged out-
ing tLteir fall wheat ; generally
peaking it is a light crop. Alt the
grain is reported light and no doubt
scarcity of feed will prevail during
the winter.—A number of the
farmers have been obliged to resew
their turnips, owing to the seareity
of the rain fall.–One of the young
men ori the first line has lost his
protection to his upper lip. No
doubt be thinks he is noW more
attractive and will have a better
chance with the fair sex.
Advices from St. Catharines state
that it is believed there will be a fair
erop of grapes after all, and that the
fears regarding total failure through
i�
frost bad reference to limited areas,
as it is now found that the vineyards
n some sections have a heavy hang
f fruit, so that a flair yield. or say,
wo•thirds of a erop, inay be caped-
ed. Good prices are looked f'or,
rid those who have a good hang of
fruit are feeling jubilant 'over the
outlook, The apple crop in Western
Ontario will be fair, despite the dis-
ouraging reports earlier in the
ett,son. Itaspberrios and cherries
are almost a failure,
WROXETER.
On Monday evening last, a Camp
of the Sons of Scotland was organ-
ized here by Mr. Robt. Nimmo,
Grand Organizer. The following
were elected officers for the current
term: Chief, Oliver Smith; Chieftain,
S. B. McKelvie; Past Chief, R. limier;
Chaplain, John Davidson; Secretary,
Jas. Forsyth; Finaneial Secretary,
Robt. Black; Treasurer, Donald
Fishers Marshalls • Gavin Davidson;
Standard Bearer, Peter McTavish;
Senior Guard, Thos. Baird; Junior
Guard, Jas. Knox. The camp,
which is called Camp Hawick, starts
off with a good membership, and
fine prospects. There were a num-
ber of the members of the camps in
Wingham and Brussels present to as-
sist the Organizer. After the cere-
monies had been completed, the visi- o
tors were .entertained at Mr. John
. Gofton's hotel. o
Mr. T.. W. Gibson and family,
from Toronto, were here on a short
Visit to M. A. L. Gibson's.—Ueorge
F. Gibson, late of British Columbia,
is also helte . at present.—Our base
,ball boys go -to Goderich on Thurs-
day to play the team of that place.
Harriston antis -the "Unions" met last
week. The score stood 13 to 3 in
favor of the unions:—Air. Thos. Rae
has put a new roof on his stores here
and added to. their appearance
generally —Mr. John Bray is suffer-
ing at present with a, lame leg,
caused by a swelling in the knee
joint. We trust he will be well
again soon.
LONDESI3ORO.
The many friends of Mrs, Charles.
Manning will be sorry to learn of
her sudden death which took place
on Friday morning last after two
days illness;. the funeral: service took
place at the house on Sunday after-
noon, when a large crowd of friends
and acquaintances followed the
remains to the Cunningham cctne-
tery,—Thore will be no service in
the Methodist church next Sunday
morning owing to the quarterly
meeting service which will be held
at Kinburn; the Rev. Mr. Milson
will preach in the evening.—Miss M.
Grigg of Walton, is the guest of Miss
Nettie Webb this weep. --Mrs, Ash-
ley had her Sunday school class to
spend the evening with her last'
Tuesday; they all report having
spent a pleasant time,—Mrs. R.
Webb and family are spending a
few weeks with Mrs. Webb's mother
at Staffa.--Miss A. Crisp returned
home on Saturday' after holidaying
for a couple of weeks at Brussels and
Walton.—At the last Demorest
contest held. in the Temperance Fall
here Miss Laudie Young carried off
the medal.
AUBURN.
The finanoiai report of the Metho-
dist churches on the Auburn circuit,
for the year 'ending May 30, chows
that the following amounts were
raised on the different appointments,
which includes the amounts for minis-
terial support and local purposes :--
Auburn, $499;Westfield, Westfield, $478.20 ;
Donnybrook, $294.10, In addition
the following amounts were raised
for connectional funds: --Missionary
fund, $241.60 ; General Conference,
$6,10 ; superannuation, $03 ; contin-
gent, $5.75; educational, $20.35;
church union relief, $3.40 ;- sustenta-
tion, $4.45 ; Sunday School
aid, ,$2.50; Woman's missionary,
$30; making a total of ,'1590.45
raised on the circuit.
i4OWICK.
Luke Rush, one of the oldest
residents of this township, passed
away on Friday of last week, The
deceased had resided in Howick for
over a quarter of a century. He was
in his 75th year, and was a 'quiet,
unassuming man. .
Mamma—harry, I want you to
come in now and amuse the baby.
Harry (aged live)—You'll have to
excuse me, mother; I'm not in the
Iow comedy °line..
Kenric 13.Murmy, secretary of
the Chamber of Commerce, London,
England, writes to the local board
f trade, warning cattle men of the
depreciation in the value of hides
wing to the present system of hip
branding. He says that the brands
of colonial (Canadian) cattle are
larger and more carelessly made
than in South America and other
foreign countries and recommends
branding on the hoof or born, or a
small brand on a less valuable
portion of the hide.
GODERICIL
On Sunday evening last, while the
schooner M. A. Hall, of Port Dover,
was making for Sarnia, a storm
arose, and in a short time the waves
had washed away the deck ioad and
had filled the vessel with water. The
yawl was launched, but in doing so
it was upset and the oars carried
away. Eventually the boat was
righted and the men got on board.
The crew were poorly prepat'ed to
withstand the rain and wind owing
to their hurried departure, but
managed to keep afloat until 9
o'eloek Monday morning, when the
tug Evelyn, of Goderich, Capt. John
Crnigie, pieked up the unfortunate
men, and turning back landed thein
here, where they were kindly taken
care of by Capt. Babb, of the life
saving station. Tho schooner is
valued at $1,000 and the cargo at
$280, Neither vessel nor cargo
were insured, --On Thursday of last
week, while George Davie, sentenced
to the Kingston Penitentiary for as-
saulting girls under 14 years of age,.
VMS being taken to Kingston, he
jumped off the train near Scarboro
Junction and Sheriff Reynolds
aught hint. In the struggle Davie
bit atone of the sheriff's fingers.
Tired but Sleepless
Is a condition whieh gradually wears
away the strength. Let the blood bo
purified and enriched by Hood's Sar,
saparilla and this condition will cease.
"FOr two or three years I was subject to
poor spells. I always felt tired, could not
Bleep at night and the little 1 could' eat
did not do me any good. I read about
Hood's Sarsaparilla and decided to try it,
Before I bad finished two bottles I began
to feel better and in a short time I felt.
all right and had gained 21 pounds in
weight. i am stronger and healthier than
I have ever been in my life." .tont 'W.
Cotlantax,'Waliaceburg, Ontario.
Hood's Sarsaparilla
is the Only
Tree Blood Purifier
'ronilnontly in the public eye today'. Be
sure to get hood's and or.''p Hood's. 3)o
not be induced to buy and other::
bod0 Pli1La Cato atrtit•el�iita„blttous.
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STOCK
Must be reduced before Stock -taking. Therefore, to aceom-
plish our object, we will,
FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS
+o
and some very desirable lines will be sold regardless .of
cost.
ABOUT $2,000
MICE FALL
Have just been passed into stock.
have these New Goods come until
Wholesale Houses are anxious to
in Stook and will go the same
Goods.
- We will quote a few cuts, so
the sacrifices we are making:
Lace Curtains, now, for '
All Wool Dress Goods, were 25e, and 35c., now..
Corsets, all sizes, were $1.00, now...
Guod Factory Cotton, yard wide, per yard
All Wool Flannel, good width per yard
Alen:s Good Tweed Suits, properly made.......
Every other line goes in the same way.
WORTH OF
GOODS
We dict not intend to
atter Stock -taking, but
unload and so they are
as Spring or Summer
that you may judge of
Beautiful fragrant (Direct Importation) Teas, in Blacks,
Young ilysons, and Uncolored Japans,
Worth from 35e. to 40e., now at 25e.
Worth from 45c. to 50c., now at.. 35c. and 40e.
Cash, Eggs and Good Butter taken during this Great
�. Sale.
P. S.—Please note that we carry the BEST and
CHEAPEST BOOTS and SHOES in Wingham, -
D. M. GORDON
The Anchor House,
Wingham.
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CLEARING SALE
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in many cases
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in a great many cases
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the present purchasing
COST
GIVE US A CALL AND GET
OUR PRICES.
MACDONALD BLOCK.
G. McINTYRE,
wINGpr'AAr.,_
1,000 PIECES OF
CHOICE •'RIN'`I'S
PROM 5cts. PER YARD UP..
FL
Prom 4zets, per yard up.
A Choice Stock of Men's and Bo. &
.-.HARD AND SOFT HAT
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Direct Importation.
A JOE LOT AT 2 5 Cts. EACE.
ACa,11liC ti
d +ed.
T. A. MILLS,
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