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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1896-11-20, Page 1VOL. XXV.---NO. 1295 . WING -HAM, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1896. TIME $1 A YEAR IN ADVANV HOMrTH&fl9 WE OELL CHEAP. •0•,. We always have and always will sell reliable merchandise 'at, lower prices than any other house in town. Not the common humdrum sorts and nothing here that's anyway out of date, But no need to say that, the stook and prices speak for them- selves, The reputation of the store is at stake and we're more than anxious to deserve the good opinion of shoppers. You'll find everything here that any Lady, Girl, Man or Boy can possibly need and prices are little enough to bring the trade our way. We're, SOI lin lots of goods these days below the mark- et, others will tell you they can buy „just as cheap and that we must necessity bo losing money, bat jou don't have to believe them Our buying chances are ''areater, we've the biggest out -let and backed by the (it -detest command of ready - cash is the reason and you get the benefit of talL We want to speak to you of B v'ir3 & SHOES, the stock is really fine and the range of styles is away be3,ond. any other collection we know of in Wingham. We have more room demoted to this stock than any other house. The trade of this department insists that "no finer stock is to be seen the country over," but we must allow something for his enthusiasm. Ot kat Marriage Licensee. /seized by FRANK PATERSON, No 23, Vita toria street, Wingham, Ont. No witnesses required. NEW STUDENTS ADMITTED AIRTV TIME. 41/ L. / Training in Commercial Science and Shorthand can be obtained at the CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE STRATFORD, - ONT. The Leading Commercial School in IVestern On. trio. Thousands of former students now in sue. cesslul business lIfe• Write for prospectus. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal. -14 DO YOU WANT A ;1:1)3EIL:x'1E1 SEE OUR NEW STOCK JUST IN THY ARE BEAUTIES ALL PRICES Also abundanee of Fruits and Confectionary, Oysters in bulk or served. ni any style. at W. A. JOHN'S CITY RESTAURANT. rae'ene..0 MINS.0.001.1.1 New Ads. Alex Ross—Remo% ed. liteeting of County Council. 0. 0 .Navlor—Ilcifer Astray. McKinnon & Co --30 Days Sale. Geo Irvin—The Question Settled. Geo Good—Bargain Day Everyday. M }I licludoo—Saturdiky Batgain calm Ituettel k Sons—G.ing out of B11911I09% LOCAL NEWS. lot lia -IritseprItceeeting news matter held over for 104it of -Viarton is suffering from an out break of diptheria. this seaSon has exceeded our expect. ations and is still growing. Reason why, prices right, fit and style right, everything right every time. OUR MILLINERY • • workroom is quite a feature in this -store's buiness„ clever milliners are ready to trial Hata and Bonnets to order and do goods work, and. never .any question on that score, you can absolutely depend on good work and proper styles. Newspaper praises mean little or nothing unless you see the gond that are advertised. We want you to see our stock and make all the eomparis,us you please, that's the best way tb put us to the test. A. good serviceable GREY FLANNEL 2(1 Meta wide Ifor 9e. worth leeleo, elf•baigIff11.3018.00.-414....41,•• ALL WOOL 8..2,1{GES— Ggraet, Brevet, Navy end lnaok, 36 inches wide for 20e RPetitILAR 23c. '1...ambzwurommoor.1...wrak rgr*lit ELM:F=1e -4).3 SEROrS iiitOWX, (OMEN, RAVI lAtaao. and ataxic 40 incus wide te WORM lac. toutailmt....n1..."watternita Special prices in Furs, Capes, Coats all this month we wet WO you money nairearourticemrcom6.m• ogwarlowlarnsogwedramommorwl ALL WOOL -SERGES- Garnet, Brown, Bevy and Blame 42 inches wide to 25c, Bleewhere 85o, orrmareedesmaEreremnego wooreaeromoisssementrokurra D.sirab10 line of VLANNEL mottled or plain 26 inches wide for 11 worth 1.5o. GROCERIS our dock is -always fresh and well assort el, 21 lbs. Red/gabs Standard Grariu;att d Sugar for $1.; 25 lbs. Bright Coffee Suaar for $1; Currants, fine clean fruit 70 . 1 packages of Cornstarch for 2te.; VI:, .1 Prickles 10o. a bottle; Toilet t et.:46 areat var;ety, see what • nu oas ). rh!. N. bar. Goods deliver- ett prompt .y. , WE BELL nomtaxi lizTIOWILAta. J. E. Swarts bas purchased a fine four year old colt, John Kimbel having a record of 2 -Mr. Walter Belden received word on Monday, that his father was seriously ill of infiamation of the bow -els. At latest re- ports he was some better. ' • -.A. Knight of the road worked on the sympathy of one of our local men to the extent of a night's lodging and showec1 his appreciation by stealing an article hot* him worth a dollar and a half or two dol.' lane account of Thankegiving, we will go to press one day earlier than usual next week. A11 changes of ads. and cor- respondence Should be in not later than noon, Monthly, in order to ensnre publica- tion. -E. A. Fitzhugh, Toronto, Superintend- ent of the G-. T. , John Pullen Stratford, divisional freight agent, and L. :T. Ferritor, Stratford, train master, were ia town 'Wednesday, looking up the interests of the Company. -On account of the change in the G. T. R. time -table, the Rev. Murray mige. ed the afternoon train on Monday and was unable to give his lecture on the Yellowstone Park as announced in last week's issue. -The Presbytery- of Maitland met in Presbyterian church on Tuesday, the principal work being tbe taking up of reports of missions. We understand that arrangements are being made to hold a Convention of the 0. E. belong- ing to this presbytery early th the year. Mr. Duncan Stewart left on Thursday in charge of a ten carload of cattle for the Cochrane ranch. Bow River, near Calgary, 214euggnewgreeeaebei•Wee cattle: Mr. Stosettre strilridinli of at Winni- peg and Moosojaw and will probably visit Bosslaud before raturning.e '-Tho free entertainment given in the window of Mr. Good's Grocery Store was mum. enjoyed by a large crowd of spectators on Saturday night lest, Prof and Mrs. Kologna made an amusing pair, They seemed to enjoy the biscuit and tea as much as the audience did watching them eat. ' -Some people would sell their souls for fifteen emits end the buyer would make a mighty poor bargain eve e at that price. A woman In town purehased a goose, and when she took it home and commenced to dress it.she found that it was filled with apples. Apples are not worth much by the baarel, but come rather high to the purchaser ea lic per pound, -Clothes-line thieves are Operating in the town, the line of Mrs. Robt. Arsoott being stripped on Monday night. Mrs. Arseott had brought in her cottons early in the evening leaving the woollens out for a shore time longer. When she went out for them about nine o'clock they were gone. It was beautiful moonlight night and the theft was certainly very bold one. --Since theechanged Time Table on the G. T. R. trains are ran on • the following Schedule time. Kineardine and Paliner- ston Branch to Kincardine leaving Wing - ham at 11.10 a, m„ 1.27 p., na., and 8 p. m, For Palmerston, 8.35 m. and 5.30 p. on the Winghnan and London branolarthins will leave for London at 6.30 a. m., and 8.15 p. ne. and arrive at 11.10 a, rn., and 8 p.m. -The annual meeting of the sbarehold- ers of the Union Furniture Factory was held on Taesday, Cline. the Presi- dent and Manager of the Company, pre. sented his report which was considered moss; satisfactory. The old officers were re.elected for next year, viz.: J. A. Cline, President and alenager ; Oliver G'ilehrist, Superintendent; J. A. orton, Secretary; Direetors, Cline, Gilchrist, alcLean, Gre- gory and Taylor, °AEI, OP THANKS. desire to thank my friends and well wisbers for their many oats of kindness and. thoughtfulness to me, and for their sympathy and condolence in my loss, and to the Sabbath School of St. Pam Church for the beautiful Floral Tribute, to my dear departed 'husband sent me at Windsor might say that I am carrying away with me the warmest feelings for you all, and trust that some time we will meet where parting and trouble never come. Nov. 17, 1800. JANE Nonnis. After Half Century. Mr, Alex Craig (If. Pittstm, Penu. has been in Huron county during the past week, looking up relatives of whom he bes heard nothing for nearly fifty years. Mr. Craig is a cousin of the late Mrs. Jas. Ross, mother of our esteemed townstnan, Mr. Alex Ross. The only clue he possessed as to thelociteion of his Canadian relations was, that he remembered as a boy ad- dressing letters to Hugh Craig, his uncle, McKillop P. 0. Tuckersmith. Huron Co. Coming to Toronto Mr. Craig procured a map and finding that Seaforth was in Tuckersmith. he bought a ticket for that place. By a remarkable coincidence the first person Mr. Craig spoke to after striving at Seafortb, was a gentleman who had lived on the old Craig homestead and was itblelo give him full directions as to where he would find those whom he was seeking,. Mr. Craig is an engineer and has been with the Pennsylvania Coal Company for the past forty-six years. During forty years he has been Superintencleht ofthe Mechanical Depertment, having one hun- dred and fifty mon in his charge. Mr, Craig resigned his position at the first of November, determined to sped the rest of bis days in ease, The Company still re- tain him for the purpose of consulting him in matters of importance, aegarcling the mine. -On Sunday night, Nov. 8, the store- house at the rear of John Hanna's store was broken into and a quantity of egoods consisting of tobacco, figs and s pair of shoes were stolen. Entrance was gained by pulling the staple out of the door. Chief Vannorman was notified and coin- meneed to work on the case. Ile found a pert of the stolen goods smelted under the , -11,ev. Father Quigley who has had' bridga." the 33 line. Suspicion rested on a number of youths of the town and war. /7 charge of the Wingham Itrish for some i tants were issued for their arrest. After a time will take charge of the Clinton andll exciting abase Wednesday morning, Thos. Blyth parishes. He will probably be Carriek was caught near the black bridge succeeded here by the 11,014 r ether 0,, the gravel r„a. Robb. mr,Gregui who Downie of Stratford, who was formerlya I , was also implicated, offered to turn Queens curate in this parish. » evidence and was allowed to do Ho. Car - me rick appeared before the Mayor, Wedneeday -George the Hatter it( Making serni-annual call on Wingham, Ho ex. 1 afternoon tied was committed for trial • 1 11 a T1 e rulence of McGregor wont to show that not piles the time more plep,saintly than McGregor was held as e, witnees giving plains that he had 4 few days at hits leisure before pension day, and eould 0P(14 PP e, Carrick, Alen, b forlI a ea; once w ten ca e MeGregor and Harry by vuottng the people of Wing tam. • • Shaw had gone to Ilanna's atom on the The members of the . Congregational] night, in question, and that he and Carrielt church, Gemming Corners Turnberry I had broken open lite door and that the four will have a public tea roetiting on Thum- had carried away the goods secreting them day Nov, 26., Thanksgiving Day. Er. I just behind Dell's factory, then in Mc - MacDonald, M. P., Thom. Gibson M. P. P. Gregor's Amble and afterwards at the Bey. Mr, Mason and atom will give ' bridge where they were found. They all short addreasee. Mr. S. Gomel will • appeared to have had an eanal abate in the rend and the Gorrito Quartette club will work. Shaw and Alex. McGregor appeared supply the mug°. A good time is ex- I before the Mayor on Thursday hut teolitte peeted. 6 to get the report for this inns. THE CITIZENS' BAND. The following is a statement of the finenoes of the Citizens' Band since it was reorganized . A. earefull consideration of these statmonts is asked of all these who are interested in the continuance of the band. Much of the expenditure was for what may be a termed capital account. Bight new instruments. inusie stands, inutile Bolts, etc., have been purehased, .A. leader eyes hired at five dollars a month. But since May last his salary wee unpaid. There are a few other debts widen the committee desire to pay. The members of the band fifteen in a,11, have practiced weekly and played on many occasions Ler the citizens for this nothing has been re- ceived. They are willing to continue, but there moat be some money forthcoming Wo truat the oitigeris will take the matter np and not allow the bend to break. up. NECIPTS Balance from celebration, 1895 0 9(1 00 Gerdeu party , 3 00 Travelling Show, 2 00 Concert, Town Hall, 1805, 65 15 Turf Club Races, 12 50 Van Amburg family, 17 60 Private subscriptions, Citizens, 38 85 Subscriptions May 24th, 1895 140 90 Booth privilege 17 00 Entrance to games, 4 60 Go te Receipts, 183 06 Maccabees 5 00 Forester 5 00 Whitechurch Garden party, 5 00 Orange celebration, Goderich, 25 00 W:ison Comedy Company II 00 Total , 584 66 exemenienne. Caps a 19 00 Suits, 10 00 Music 18 82 Tuition, 65 45 Instruments 157 05 itlueie Stands 15 00 Expenses, Concert 1895, 24 10 Printing, 2 00 Printing (Van Amburg), 8 75 Posting notices, 1 35 Collecting, 2 25 Rands, May 24th1890, 134 20 Printing May 24th 18s16, 12 75 Work on the ground, 6 00 Entrance, C. W. A., May, 24th, 1800 2 00 Prizes foot races, May 24, 11396, 16 00 Prizes Bicycles, 34 90 Telegraph, telephone and postage 5 90 Football lub, 12 00 Orange celebration, 16 men, 1.50, 24 00 Sundries 8 85 Total 576 01 TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the town Council wee „held Thursday evening the 12th inst.,- foralhe purpose of receiving the report of the Executive Committee. Members pre- sent : Mayor, Deputy•Reeve, Cotanoillors Wilson, Forbes, Golley, McLean, Shaw, Herdsman, Kling, Hanson and Gordon. The report of the Executive Committee was read and on motion taken up Glasse by clause. Clause 1. The Exeoutive Committee recommends that 02 per tree be allowed for trees cut in front of the properties of Messrs. Holmes and Platte,. Moved by Hanson, seconded Gozdoet, that clause one be passed.-Carriecl. Clause 2, dealing with impounding of cattle belonging to Hencterson, referred the question Insole to the Coneell. Moved by Hanson, seconded by Kling, that the fees imposed on Hendereon's cattle impounded by Angus be not refunded -Carried. Clause 3, recommended tient all new sidewalk crossings, do., be measured up with as little delay as possible in stria accordance with the contract and that the legitimate costs be (added to the cost of constructing the same and thea each person interested be notified as to the amount they have to pay. Dr. Macdonald was present end stated that the walk in front of his building was 11 feet wide instead of 10feet and that he would like to pay cash for the extra foot so that the debentures would cover the cost of a walk 10 feet wide. Moved by Golley, seconded by Forbes, that the Clerk prepare a statement of cost and measurement at once -Carried. fifoved by Gordon seconded by liaison, that the clause be adoped-Carried. Moved by Holmes, seconded by Wilson: that the report of Executive Committee as now read be adopted -Carried. Mr. Geo. Russell complained of a drain being blocked on Minnie Street causing water to baekinto his eellar. Referred to Public Works Conimittae, Moved by Shaw, seeohded by MoLean that the report of 'Finence Committee on Coileotor's bonds for security be adopted- Cerried. A discussion followed, as to what help should be given to Mrs, Harrison and Mrs, Montgomery. Coen. Manson urged upon the board tbe 'necessity of doing something for thews women. Dr. Macdonald receiv• ing perinicssion to speak pointed out that it was the duty of the Council to assist Mrs. Manses and Mrs, Phippen, who live in Lower Winghtm. Moved by Golley, seconded by McLean, that the question be referred, to the Exemitivs Committee - Carried. Council adjourned. -1 will be in the Clerks office next week to receive taxers. I trust as many as possible wit' make it convenient to pay during that titttie. The taxes are (MO and should be paid. W. P. BnOCX ZNATIIIIA• Collector. COMMUNICATION. To eutel,a- laelreon t1EZI TDIEtti S -A low me bughcolumns of your paper to refer to the acts of the Public Works Committee of 1891. The Commit- tee was as follows:--lefessrs. Lemmex, Armour, McLean and McKenzie. ies chairman of the committee, am ready to assume all blame that can be attached to said committee for moneys spent. In order to give Mr. Golley an ob. teat to look up the accounts of that year, I will offer five dollars reward to any person rho will prove that there Ives money ignorantly or carelessly spent. We put up en outfit to water the streets, enlarging the vat, procuring horse power and putting tn a rotary pump. In order to make it a success a thorough knowledge of the work is required. I too': off my coat and went into work and in the end put tbe whole in perfect working order, for which I charged ten dollars. If Mr. Galley will take the trouble to look at the TIMOS or the Advance of that date. he can see what was said a the work. We extended the water main, letting the job at a close figure to James Cline, who I may say gave perfect ,satis. faction. Gravel was screened on the B line without costing the town one cent for gravel and laid on Josephine street for less' than 230 per yearn Tient reminds me' +het one of Mr. Golley's committee got six loads of sand which was taken out of the gravel, for which he was to pay 20e. per load. tem -ye not seen it credited to the - town. We put in crossings and laid side.walk in front of the town hall, or market square. These crossings Mr. Galley has D. M. GORDON. FRIDAY an SATURDAY of this week we will sell 20 all -wool tisters worth $7 4' for • • • • • A. .. • .. $4.0 20 stylish Beaver Overeoats with velvet collar for $4.50 10 fancy Tweed and Serge Suits, all styles, $7 for $4.76 10 doz, Boys' ribbed, all -wool Hose 25e. for 20e, 10 doz. women's pbiin1 all -wool Hose 25e, for 20c. 5 doz. Cashmere Gloves110e, for 20e, 10 pieces of Dress Goods worth 25e for.. .. . .. 17e. 10 pieces of Flannelette worth 10e. for — ... • 7c. 10 doz. Kid Gloves, good value 75e. for '.. • .; 50e. 0 doz. all Linen Towels ,special 36e. for.... 25e 10 ladies' Heavy Short Coats • $5 for e4.25 5 only, ladies' Heavy Short Coats $4 for$3.50 recently pulled up although they were in 5 lbs best 25c. Japan Tea for $1.00 perfect rapair and had every appeo, ranee of lasting for the next twenty years. Many mentionedD. IVI GOR ON, other improvements not were made the same year,1891, ,,,12efolatbly Mr. The Direet Impanel:we Golley will hune them up and lee us know. .„- Business Leonia.. If ho can prove the truth of his inslu- Guryitf.7' uetious that I took money out 05f the Monsoon Tea at boundary appropriation fund to dreen my • . 'ee. property the award is his, and he may Geo. H. Irvin makes a first class fitting establish his claim before either the snit. Wiogham or Turnberry obuncil. Another A box stove for sale -Enquire at this statement of his is that I did all this with- „feu, out consulting my committee or the council s This of course, ie folly. I consulted citizens, Get your pictures framed at Ireland' members of the council and committee Furniture Store. u -dos.-,sicetcynifeorrtelilt dv individually, and particularly the mayor. Bulb glasses, several styles, for 15c and And it is to these consnitations that the up. N. A. FAILQI.THAESON. int yh osfteirlD'etverair Get a first class oyster stew at . J. is our n 'Irravues-The Star Restaurant. thought 1 could get it and acted on it - . • Go to Irelend's Furniture Store for SpringoB lef t dP 1 eds. at resses au ar or Suites when predicable, anal think it would be advisable for others to do likewise if they expect to benefit the town. By the way, Get your Bedroom Suites, Sideboards, I have given Mr. GolIey several pieces of and Extension Tables, at Irelands's advice. He was going to put 18 inch tile Furniture Store. to run water into 12 inch. If you wish for -For first-class tailoring and oheap proofeask J. Clegg. 1 advised Ma. Galley gents' furnishings, try 'Webster d Co. to get suitable tile and elbows to match. Remember the place, in Queen's block. If there is any hunt to find with this job We do not pretend to sell below cost; no I am the one to blame. marl can do so and carry on a business, but. If Mr. Gulley can prove his statement we do sell on a close margin -G. H. Inane; that it was through my Interference that the property owners on the west side of Josephine street between John and Vietorie, has to pay more for theiisurvey than those o,n the east I will pay any difference there may be. Mr. Galley wants to know how much I ehargedfor superintending the work on the boundary line between Turnberry and \Vingham. He can get the required information from Mr. Cruikshank, reeve of Turnberry, to whom I gave a detailed account. 1 will expecs Mr Golley to tell the publie next week or retract his base insinuation regarding this. Any charges I Make, either of money or agaiust character, are made openly and now I charge the committee with throwing away overtime hundred dollars of the people's money in connection with the sidewalks rny proofs I will give next week and then people can judge. I have a letter from the surveyor, L. Bolton & Son, also one from the Guelph Pavement Co., which justifies me in my G. McKnazio. position.Sinc Sincewritingthe above I have received the following letter. Listowel, Nov. 36th, Dean Sin :-The assertion he the news- pn,per clipping sent mo is ineorreet to say the least of it. The cost of survey on both sides was less per foot than it would have been had I only have laid out one side the first time and then have had to go again to make the mealy on the other side. In tionclusion 3 may Ray that the property owners on the west side of the street have a right to thank yon for your Action in having the survey made at the same time as the other was done. Yours truly artl'IS BOLTON. McKaxam:-We were not notified nf any change in the sp cifications. If any clause was changecl, it was an Wine- tice to those who were tendering as it would make quite a difference in our hid. Sitio. Bernie STONE CO. G. McKee.= :-"P/hen we tendered on the sidewalks to be laid, in Wingham be tureen John and Victoria St, it was with the understanding that there was to be an iron facing. Had We known that the iron faeing was abandoned nor tender would have been much lower. Grimm PAVEMENT CO. Personale, Mr. Gifford of Ripley was in town on Sunday. MiteLibiisi IteCotthell of Distal , Witt the latest of Mrs. Jos. Grey this watk. Miss Lillian mid Master 110 isitiley, of Brussels, were Yisithig in town this week, Miss Robertson of town and Miss Ross of the Blyth \,Publie School Staff spent Sun day in RipleY. It pays to get your bills printed at the TTMEE office. A free notice givenavith sale bills, church . see., and are read itt hundreds of homes. G. H. Irvin has been in the trade for some time and knows whereof he speaks when he says that he cannot be undersold by any thing in his line es he buys in the best market for spot cashonly, he is elite able to give the benefit of lose and careful buying to his customers. Sale Register. Nov. 28, on lot 17, con. A. Township of Howick, there will be sold by public ant - tion the entire farm stock, implements, sto. of Mr. Wm. Bolt, who has sold his farm and is giving up farming. Everything must go, see large posters. G. BAETON4 Auctioneer. Saturday Nov. 28 -There will be sold by public auction at the Bxebange Hotel, Wingham, the celebrated Clydesdale Stallion -Gulf Stream, the property of T. A. Powell, Esq. This is one of the best horses in the country , for full particulars and pedigree see bills. J. Creme, Auctioneer. Drug Change. Gordon Le Co.'druggists, have purchased. ths stock of Mr. 0. E. Williams and are doing business in the old stand, opposite the Brunswick Hotel. The combining of the two stocks melees a, most complete one. Customers say that for purity of drugs and fair prices they cannot be beaten. There yon will get exactly what you want and if they have not the article asked for they let you go, but never substitute. All pur- chases are guaranteed and for family recipes, the place to go to get them OW cheap and good is at H. F. Gordon &Cole. Store. They bought for cash and can give their customers the Sarno benefit, and the old mottos stand good; one price to all, square dealing, if the goods are not as re- presented, bring them back and get your stoney. Receipts and subscriptions put np under the direct supervision of Mr. H. r. Gordon Pharmaceutical Chemist, grad uate of the O. O. P. Toronto, who is strongly recommended by Mr. O. E. Williams, See their ad, next week. • ittoot. , Werra -In Winghere, ati leov 16th, the wife et Ur. Joseph Canna; of a won. letosx-ht itteleee. on the 12t1t lnst, DIOS wife est etr Wei Conn, le Nen,/ Weitertearruthere. arctatinDat.70fQrs• • * el.MtVflIEVIAtl Og the iTth * twee- -en gut Watvenoth, seit tam seceed son of lI'm, Moor, stivoi ottoub 1